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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

Audubon was highly favored last
week. Everything seemed to contrib
ute toward having good time. The
weather man seemed to be in the best
of humor. Though little cool the
first day, he warmed up" delight
fully the next morning and cheered us
all through the week. Many of the
veterans came early and remained
until the close of the meeting. Ex-
cept Col. Palmer who was sick at his
home at Washington, all of hespeak-
ers were present and their addresses
showed them in splendid condition,
AS stated last week, the meeting open
ed Wednesday evening under auspi-
cious circumstances, the feature of the
program being the eloquent address
of Rev. ID. A. Allen, pastor of the M.
+. church at Carson. On Thursday
forenoon Judge Willard of Atlantic
entertained the audience by pointed
and forceful speech. On Thursday
evening the interest was at its height
and splendid program was present
ed. The concert by the Anita Concert
Band and the Civil War Musicians
was much appreciated. The solos by
Mrs. Chas. Wilde and Miss Gladys
Wilson were listened to with rapt at.
tention and the music by the chorus
was greatly enjoyed. Col. Ed B.
Cousins presided in easy and vigor-
Gus style.
When the prelIminaries were
over the audience was informed
that the 1.-TWO Smiths" secured forthe
occasion were. present and in har.
mony with an amicable agreement
made between the speakers themselves
he would introduce first the Hon,
Walter /. Smith of Council Bluffs, the
honored member of congress from the
ninth district. Judge Smith was ii
good voice accompanied by his usua
happy temperament and pleasing man
ner. He gave an address in about
forty minutes touching upon the war
its causes and results, and the pre-
sent race problem that was at once
historical, profound and philosophi
cal: and yet presented in such simple
and luminous style that made it east
ly understood and appreciated. JUS
as soon as he concluded he took q
train for Manning so that he nigh
reach home the next morning.
The Hon. p A. Smith, editor of tn,
Scranton Journal was then introduced
and the chairman promised one of thu
best dishes of the feast. Coming a
that time, after long program, ant
following such an address as tina
given by Judge Smith, it was mos
difficult place to fill and no one but ;
master of the platform could have
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12
REUNION A GREAT SUCCESS.
The Veterans Enjoyed Their Reception.
The Weather Conducted Itself Beautifully The Speakers
Were in Eloquent Condition and the People
Enthusia site.

done it with the ease and success OF
"Pa" Smith. Mr. Smith has u com
manding presence and good voice
and then he has something TO say TO
which people will listen whether il be
a simple story for amusement or a
solemn discussion or illustration OF
facts. He was a new man here but he
captured his audience and swayed
them at his will.
On Friday morning the business of
the association was given attention,
and officers for the ensuing year were
elected. Major Pembleton with his
music, his stories and his songs, and
Major Kirk patrick with his bugle and
drill closed the program with pleas
ing entertainment. We are assured
that the veterans Of this section never
attended reunion they enjoyed more
thoroughly than the one here at Audi
bon. We regret that we cannot speak
more at length of the different parts
of the program, the music and the adj
dresses but taking his regular work,
the fair and the reunion altogether the
editor was not able to attend more
than part Of the time. Had We time
and space we would be glad TO write
of the high motives, the heroic deeds
and the great suffering of the men OF
the Civil War. They are fastpassing
away. Their ranks are thinning rap
idly. In dozen years but few OF
them will be left. But living or dead
they will always be
The OLD GRAND ARMY BOYS
You may talk about the Masons
And the Odd Fellows and such;
/ You may call them so fraternal
AS to fairly beat the Dutch;
You may praise them If you choose to
With their mystic rites and noise,
But they cannot hold candle
To the Old Grand Army Boys.
For man that has memory
| Can learn about the craft
He can get degrees and passwords
That can make a funeral laugh,
And be loaded down with symbols
But for true fraterDal joys,
They cannot hold candle
To the Old Grand Army Boys
1 You may talk about your badges,
But the one that has the call
! Is the STAR, FLAG AND EAGLE
That is far above them all.
1t was won when cannon Numbered
Mid the battles smoke and noise
So there's nothing holds candle
TO the Old Grand Army Boys.
Why they fought and bled together,
/ And they shared the prison pen,
And they faced the front in battle
With the touch of men.
Then the compact was cemented
Mid the conflicts crash and noise
SO there's nothing holds candle
i TO the Ola Grand Army Boys,
SELECTED.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

Number by States: Iowa "A, Illinois
81, Ohio II, New York I, Pennsly vania
5. Indiana A, Moursori 3, Maine z,
Minnesota 2. Wisconsin 2, Kansas :,
Michigan |, United States ], Spanish
American 4. Civil War Musicians q,
Total 1913. Number by Arms,
Infantry sc. Calavery IL, Artillery q,
Navy /, [. N. G. /, Spanish American
4, Civil War Musicians 7, Total l23.
The following are the resolutions
adopted by the Veterans:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12
THE VETERANS ENROLLED.
Audubon, Iowa,

The following are the names OF
those enrolled here with their pre-
sent addresses:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS

The Members of the Western Iowa Veterans
Association at the annual business session
desire to express our appreciation OF the re-
ception accorded us by the people OF Abdul bon
we wish TO thank the Commercial Club tor
the part taken by them in our reunion OF
1907 and for the substantial aid offered us in
defraying the entire expense. We wish TO
thank the people of Audubon for their at
tendance and Interest manifested In our be-
half and especially for their kindness In
opening their homes for our accommodation.
there by eliminating the. necessity OF using
tents and cots We highly appreciate the
favors shown us by the Audubon County
Fair Association and will ever hold them in
kindly remembrance.
we are under great obligations TO those
who at our meetings in the park, contribut-
ed 10 our pleasure the Civil War Musicians
and local drum crops The Quartette OF Aud
ubon for vocal music and to Major II. M.
Psmpleton and Il. T.. kirkpatrick depart
ment Buglar for their exhibitions OF skin
with drum, bugle and rife and TO the Anita
Cornett Band for their exquisite music
TO the gentlemen who addressed us:
Comrades +, willard. ID. A. Allen, L, A.
Smith and Hon. Walter /. Smith we tender
our hearty thanks not only for their kindness
in responding to our invitation but also tor
their interesting, instructive and patriotic
addresses.
A. f.. Proctor COMMITTEE
A. Ii. Edwards
September cth. 1907
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
FREIGHT WRECKED At
STATION SUNDAY MORNING
Eight Cars 0eraiied, Three of Them
Going Over the Embankment.

Sunday morning at about half past
eleven O'Clock a freight wreck of con-
siderable proportions took place just
few yards west of the station in Oak
land, resulting in the derallment of
eight cars, three of them being thrown
over the embankment toward the Little
Youghiogheny River.
The wreck was caused by a fiange on
the rear truck of a steel car loaded
with coal, breaking off, which threw the
car from the rails, tearing out switch
and seven cars following it.
The three cars thrown over the bank
were loaded, one with hay and two with
terra Gotta pipe.
To clear up the wreck required the
services Of the steam crane from Key
ser, which arrived an hour or two after
the smash-up, but it was not until Tues
day afternoon that the damaged cars
were righted and taken to the shops for
repairs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
OAKLAND FLOODED.
High Waters Causes Some DamaSs
and huCh Inconvenience.

The storm which broke over this sec
ton of the country Tuesday night and
continued all day Wednesday, has re-
suited in bringing the waters up to such
a stage that all creek and river bottoms
are entirely submerged, resulting in
damage to the county roads and bridges,
fencing and in some cases washing
fields very badly.
In Oakland the cellars in the business
sections of town have become flooded
putting out furnace fires and making
things generally inconvenient.
The electric light plant was also
flooded to such an extent that the
engineers were unable to reach the fire
room and in consequence the town was
in totsl darkness last night so far as
electric lights We're concerned. This
morning the water had fallen but eight
inches, leaving eighteen inches of water
yet in the plant The probabilities are
that the plant will not be operated
again tonight.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14

Baptist services were held at Deer
Park on Sunday morning, Rev. c. w.
Hudson, officiating. Mr.. Hudson an
nounced that beginning on Sunday,
March Oath, he would begin a series of
sermons. The subjects would be, us
Immersion the only Form Of Baptism?"
the second on "Sprinkling, the third
on who Should be Baptised" and the
fourth on 1.-THE Relation of Baptism to
the Lords Supper"
Mr.. Hudson assured his congregation
that he would not say anything in these
discourses not authorized by the scrip
lures, that he would not assails any
other denomination, and he extended
an inv itation to all to attend and bring
bibles. He said he would even be will
ing to submit to and answer questions.
At any rate he extended warm invita-
ton for all to come and study the ques-
ton with him in the same spirit in which
he expected to preach, that of love and
edifcation.
The sacrament Of the Lords Supper
was administered on Sunday morning,
and one young lady was received into
the church for baptism.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
Celebrated Their Silvsr.Wedding.Is

The Los Angeles (Cal) Times7of the
lst inst. contained the folowing,soCis-
ty note which will be of more than
passing interest to many Garrett coun-
tians who remember Dr. and Mrs. A.
F. Speicher, both natives of this county.
who removed to the west a number of
years ago. In connection with the
Times article there was also printed
half-tones of DR.. and Mrs. Speicher,
true to life as we remember them. TIE
excerpt from the Times follows:
"A brilliant reception was given last
evening at the home of DR.. and Mrs. A.
F. Speicher of No. 30O5 Vermont avenue.
in honor of their silver wedding ami
verSaary, and over one hundred guests
were present to extend congratulations
to this worthy couple. The house was
simply decorated in cut flowers and
greenery. Clusters Of sweet peas were
prominent decorative features of the
parlor, and yellow jonquils graced the
library, while the receiving room was
fragrant with white carnations. The
guests of honor stood in front of back
ground of shining smlax, which occu-
pied one corner of the reception-room.
They were assisted in receivingiby,Mrs.
Speicher's brother, DR.. E. H. Mcmillan,
and his bride of Santa Monica. Mrs.
Mcmillan, who was formerly Miss
Marie Madison Of Pasadena, IS holt
day bride, and wore her bridal gown,
creation of white crepe de chine over
taffeta. Mrs. Speicher was attired in
black wolfe over black taffeta, trimmed
in lace. Schillinger's Orchestra dis
coursed sweet music. In thesfew years
that they have lived in Los Angeles.
DR., and Mrs. Speicher have made host
of friends. They are prominent work
ers in the University Methodist
Church"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
Opportunity for the Charitable

Simon Cation, farmer, living not far
west of Frostburg, aged 81 years, died
Friday, March LIST, last, of "black
diphtheria, Three weeks before an
infant son died. Last summer his barn
burned, inflicting loss of farm imple-
ments and fine horses, about the same
time his father died All of these mis-
fortunes have reduced the widow of
Simon Cation to want. She lives in a
thinly settled section of people,
themselves unable to extend much aid.
She charitably-inclined institutions and
people of Frostburg should unite in ex-
tending assistance in an instance where
it is needed and deserved-and do so
quickly. -Frostburg Mining Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
BITTINGER.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Scarcity of news and abundance Of
snow is the condition here.
The snow storm last Sunday prevent
ed Rev. Mr.. Shoup from holding SER
vices at this place as had been announc-
ed.
Rev. J. B. Shoup was called to the
bedside of Mrs. Sweitzer, an aged lady
residing near Swanton, who is very ill.
w. A. Althers is reoiling the interior
of the Lutheran church and parsonage
at this place this week.
E. S. Brenneman spent last Sunday
with his brother Mahlon at McHenry.
Mahlon Warwick, of Jennings, was an
agreeable caller at the home of T. B.
Wiley, last Sunday.
Howard Shoup captured and killed
large ground hog last week and now
perhaps since his hogship's day is over
we may expect better weather.
Simon Brenneman drove to Springs.
Pa, last Monday and brought home
load of thing.
What was it that Mary did?
Mary didn't know;
But Mary totes" broken heart
Since Fife ''swiped" her beau.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
YOUNG MAN LOSES LEG.
William Tasker, Aged 20 Years,
Manned by B. q o. Train.

Last Monday night William Tasker,
aged 20 years, son of Mr.. Richard Tas-
ker, of Swanton, was brought.to.Oak-
land suffering with serious sinjurie S
which he sustained when alightingss frc m
freight train near his homeIthat even
ing.
At the office of DR.. McComas, where
the man was taken from the.station, it
was found that besides many. cuts and
bruises, young Tasker's left legThad
been run over by the carsyand amputa-
ton of the limb was necessary, tie
operation being performed Immediately.
The next morning he was taken to
the County Jail and placed:in theshospi-
tai ward where he is being treated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
DEMOCRATS SUCCESSFUL
IN THE CITY ELECTION.
Their Entire CounCiImanic Ticket Won
by Safe Majorities.

The election held on Monday..for three
members of the Town Council of Oak
land, was spirited one from the time
the polls opened at eight O'Clock in the
morning until their close at six O'Clock
in the afternoon, members of both the
political parties working strenuously
for the success of their favorites.
The result was a great surprise to the
Republicans; to the Democrats it was
as through the millennium had come, for
so seldom does that party win a victory
in these latter days that they were il
toXicated with joy as soon as the result
was announced and some of them,with
something else as soon as that which is
necessary to produce that Joyful feel
ing could be obtained
1t was "g-rr-eat victory" as Mr..
Dooley says, and they are not through
growing yet. hey..ssassemble on the
street corners even at this late day,and
discuss with all the enthusiasm at their
command the overwhelming defeat of
their opponents!
Yes, it was splendid victory, from a
Democratic standpoint!
Some who have been itching for Office
will be placated
One will become City Clerk at the
munificent salary ofIS25 per week? No,
per year!
Another will becomej Treasurer, and
still another will be aTax Collector,
both paying salaries as large as that of
the City Clerk. The slate has been
made up, but it may be broken. The
City Attorney will be another plum for
which there will be many applicants,
several having already filed their claims
as 3 reward forithe great service. they
rendered in helping win the victory. But
they will wake up! The Attorneyship is
the Mayors personal appointment,
which fact has evidently escaped the
eagle eye of the great local barristers
who have applied to members-elect of
Council for the job.
But to return to the result of the
election
The Democrats named their can
didates at meeting held on Thursday
night at the Council Chamber when they
placed Messrs. Harry Helbig, James H.
Painter and William G. Hinebaugh in
the field against the Republican ticket
named on Wednesday night which was
composed of Messrs. E. A. Weimer,
Samuel Sawton and Edward w. Helbig.
AT the election one hundred and
seventy votes were1 cast with9this re-
suit
Democrats Harry Helbig, 143; James
H. Painter, 142; William G. Hinebaugh,
lac.
Republicans E. A. Weimer, 106;
Samuel Lawton, 1870; Edward w. Hell
big, 1874.
Verify, it was g-rr-eat!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
New Special Delivery Law.

One of the last acts of Congress was
to pass bill providing that stamps to
the value of ten cents when attached to
a letter or package in excess of the
regular postage take the place of the
special delivery stamp. After July
all the bother rushing around to drug
stores, branch postoffices and other
places in search of special delivery
stamp will not have to be done When
the writer of a letter wants it special
delivery" all that must be done is to
attach six two cents stamps to it, one
for the postage and the other to make
up the ten-cent charge for Especial de-
livery"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14

Mr.. Daniel Amman, of Cumberland,
who has been appointed trustee by the
Circuit Court for the purpose of selling
the real estate of the late Magruder
Perry, advertises in this paper today
the sale of the property, which will take
place in front of the court house in Oak
land on Friday, April 9Th. 1907.
The land to be offered for sale is said
to be covered with the finest body
of timber in this section of the country
and will probably bring good price.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
rtTITGA FOR RECEIVER
HAS BEEN DISMISSED.
I lie Penn-Garret Coal Company Has
Paid All Outstanding Indebtedness.

The application for receiver for the
Penn-Garrett Coal Company of Garrett
county, which was filed in the Circuit
curt in this county few weeks ago,
been dismissed by Mr.. Gilmor S.
mill, attorney for the creditors, who
toned the Court for the appoint
It of a receiver, alleging in the bill
the company was insolvent and
lie to pay its liabilities.
bill stated that large amounts
due from the coal company for
performed and materials furnish
or the erection of buildings, etc.,
'egating about $4,000.
company recently spent over $780,
the installation of the plant. 1t
talized at 100000 and the mort
md issue is for the same amount.
emily it began operations and
while all expense at the start, the com
pany had ample capital to meet all
Obligations and the president, Mr.. c. L.
?9ullen, of New York, was surprised
Dver the local furry, which, however,
was soon dissiapated. All bills have
been paid and the company has ample
working capital to continue operations
Indefinitely, which will be done,
All demands OF labor have been met
and the bills against the company were
largely for supplies and in number of
cases payment was withheld until prop
er Authorization was produced.
The company had been perfectly sol
vent all the time and the confident tone
the an.;wer to the application for
4ceiver, filed by De Warren H. Reyn-
-, Esq, attorney, showed that at no
me was it in fear of dissolution by
ownership.
allen and. Attorney Reyn-
at Oakland Saturday, and
he dismissal of the applica-
ms rceivership, meeting all
EnA1bppns. President Pullen went to
endsville Money to look after the
.Imption of WICK. All men will re-
Yort for work developments will begin
in ten days. TIL company owns over
5000 acres and promises to be one of
the foremost industries of Garrett
dounty.
The company has contract today
with ne of the largest coal companies
Philadelphia to furnish it with 200, 900
ms of coal by April l, 1903. The coal
been tried and tested and found en-
-iy satisfactory. Since the mining
operation has begun a ready market
has been found for it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
THE DEATH RECORD.
HERMAN FOGLE.

Herman Fogle died very suddenly at
the home of his brother-in-law, Jacob
Bender, in Grantsville, Md, last We'd
nesday morning. His ailment was in
fiammation of the spine. Deceased was
a son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Fogle of Elk
Lick, and was well known where he
resided all his life, with the exception
of the past year or two, which he spent
in Grantsville. He was a single man,
but is survived by his parents, four
brothers and three sisters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
Free Seeds Exhausted.

The demand for free seeds sent us by
the Agricultural Department at Wash
ington for distribution among our pa
irons, has been SO great that they have
become exhausted and we are unable to
fill number of orders by mail and
otherwise requesting packages of the
seeds.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
No Trains Since YCsterd ay.

On account of unusually high waters
in the Ohio River valley no passenger
trains have passed through Oakland for
the east since yesterday afternoon at
five o'clock, except local train made
up in Grafton last night All other
trains have been abandoned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14

For SALE-Pair young bay horses
weight $500 pounds; good workers ant
sound. Apply to c. A. Ashby, Crellin
I'D. 4t-paid.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-02-01

r. E. Clark was at Sisseton over
Sunday.
NJ. A. Perkins Is quite low and un-
der the DOCTORS care.
Bert Davis was at Milbank Friday
evening playing with AilleF's or
cheS.ra.
Mrs. L. Hills was on the sick lis,
this week, having gone thru seige u
the grip.
Chas. Elphick has just received
some thorO blood chickens, which he
prizes very highly.
The A. O. u w. lodge of Corona
gave an old time dance at their hall
last Friday evening.
Nose Roberts was up from Big
Stone Saturday evening looking over
the village Of Corona.
Hart 4 Hill, insurance men, have
been putting in a few days work on
the citizens of Corona.
Herman W0rschsky has returned
from his trip to the western part OF
the state,
Bert Clark is back from North
Dakota where he has been to look ~
business location.
j. +. Dawson and son, Clay On
were at Milbank Saturday tO have
some dental work done.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Pew were passen-
gers to Milbank Saturday.
Miss Anna Kerns spent Saturday ut
her home in Milbank.
John Odde returned recently from
Corona where he has been at work in
blacksmith shop.-Lein COrrespOn.
dent-Sisseto Banner. News.
John Magoon left last week for Wis.
consin to file on his timber claim.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-02-01
WILMOT

Reporter, Jan. 26
Art Horr is now braking on ,the
Main line between Montevideo and
Aberdeen.
Mrs. a. l.. Horr came up from Mil.
bank Saturday and remained until
Tuesday morning.
Miss Pearl Heyener visited at home
from Saturday noon until. Monday
evening when che returned to Milbank
Miss Sadie Mills, neic of Mrs.
A. n. Hevener. came up last Satur.
day from Milbank and visited with
the family through the week.
DIED-At the home in Lake town
ship, Tuesday, Jan. 22nd. 1907, at
O'Clock p. M, in child birth, Mary,
wife Of 8. L. Remund, aged Al years,
months and 10 davs. The deceased
whose maiden name was Mary Hecht,
daughter of the late Chris Hecht, was
born in Brenz, Germany, Sept. 8,
1855, and came TO America with her
parents In 1875, settling In Waseca
county, Minnesota, whore the family
remained 8 years before coming toRoE-
erts county. She was married to
s. L. Remund Oct. 20, 1887, by Rev.
Hartke, aud is survived bv her hus-
band, three daughters, two sons and
one sister, two brothers and q large
circle OF other relatives and friends to
mourn her loss and untimely taking
on.