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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

AS will be noticed elsewhere in this
paper where legal notices is given to
the creditors, Jens =. Kelgore has filed
petition in bankruptcy in the Fed
eral court. He gives his liabilities at
81 ,349.87 and his assets at S., 595. OO
with mortgage for $500. 90 and an
exemption of $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs. j. A. Nash went to Des Moines
yesterday to spend week when she
will be joined by her daughter, Miss
Gretchen Nash. and together they go
to Chicago to hear Maude Adams in
Peter Pan and see other great operas
presented in that city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

A dispatch from Lander, Wyoming,
says that because they cannot secure
the cancelling of the homestead filing
of Mr.. BRENNAN, the residents of
Boysen have decided to move the
town off the land of BRENNAN which
it occupies. There are now about
one hundred settlers on the ground
and big rush Is expected in the
spring, as the town will be the supply
point for the Boysen mining dis
trict. This evidently refers to our
Charlie who drew claim last sum-
mer and recently went out there to
secure his right under the law as
against the TOWNSHIP boomers who set.
tied on IL without his permission.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

That Oklahoma is quite largely a
southern state was indicated by the
fact that proposition to insert a Sec
tion in the constitution in favor of
having Jim Grow cars on the rail
roads received thirty-one votes out OF
seventy
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs. Strickland, of Atlantic, return
ed home last evening after a visit here
with the family of S. A. Graham to
renew the acquaintance formed when
they were neighbors back in Ohio
years ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

The Northwestern train into Audu-
bon has been having hard luck recent
ly. Monday night it did not reach
here until 8 O'Clock and Tuesday morn
ing till nearly noon because Of a brok-
en- engine which had to be repaired
before they left Carroll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

The March meeting of the Womens
Foreign Missionary Society will be
held at the home of Mrs. Finch on
Tuesday afternoon, the twelfth, at half
past two O'Clock. Devotion led by Mrs.
Creveling. Topic for study; Figi and
the New Hebridcs, Chapter Four.
" John q. Patton" lea0et and
branch Thanks Offering appeal
Leader, Mrs. Il. A. Johnson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

The Japanese have ordered fifty
thousand tons of steel rails at 1928. so
a ton, which is fifty cents more than
the regular price. The extra half dol
lar is paid to have the work done with
out any delay
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Howard Kittell was up at Gray, on
Monday, to load car with household
goods for a removal to Audubon. Mr..
Kittell is the deputy county treasurer
and his mother and sister come down
to make home for him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

w. FL. Smith of Douglas goes TO
Menlo this week taking two cars of
household goods and farm machinery.
This takes another good family from
our county whom we commend to their
new neighbors at Menlo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

j. l.. Johnson, q brother of Mrs. Hi
Mendenhall, who had been here on a
visit, went down to Kansas City, first
of the week. This was the first time
he had set foot in Audubon fortwenty-
three wears
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

7. r. Wallace of Atlantic who has
been consul at Crefeld in Germany for
a number of years has been offered n
similar position at Jerusalem, so he
writes to his son Ross Wallace who
is one Of the mail carriers nj Allan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Recorder Wood says that twenty.
eight warranty deeds were placed on
file in his office last Saturday which
beats the record for one days filing.
The nearest to it was twenty. seven on
the first of March 1902.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Frank Adams, of Audubon, spent
Sunday here with his father. Frank
is as fat as usual; he needs TO stand
up twice To east u shadow Abel New S
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs. Frank Mccarthy, after very
pleasant visit at the home of her hus-
bands people, Uncle John Mccarthy
and wife, departed for her home at
Kansas City, Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

For SALE-Two Jersey bull calves.
Four months old, pedigree furnished
upon application. JAMES LEE, Au-
dubon Iowa, r. |, box s, phone Hail
9w4d
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

A sale held by James King in Har-
rison county amounted to 81 900. 90
and all of it was paid in cash except
thirty dollars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

William S. Armstrong has decided
to make Audubon his home and has,
this week. moved his family to town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong will receive
most cordial welcome from our citi.
ZenS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Jake Ruhs started for Hancock
county, Illinois, Friday evening, to
visit his father and home-folks. He
will visit Chicago to buy goods before
returning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Herman Rachel of Carroll county
stopped in Audubon Monday night
on his way home from Omaha where
he had been to visit his brother
William who is pastor of a German
Baptist church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Jess Richards, while working about
the electric light plant, Monday fore
noon, accidentally hit his right hand
such severe blow that the nail of the
second finger was torn off.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Martin Martinsen has contracted for
the two hundred acre farm of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Thayer, of Douglas town
ship, at Sl7, $4,000, but they will not
give possession until March l, 1908.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

ID, w. Fullerton, who was kicked
by horse two weeks ago is able to
walk about town again AS he was
struck just above the knee and cut to
the bone, he seems To be recovering
quite rapidly which will he pleasing
news to his large number OF friends,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

N. G. Nelson, OF Oakfeld township,
came up Tuesday on his way to Man.
ming, but had to wait several hours
on account OF a belated train on the
North Western.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs. Lowene YANG order-Kirk re-
turned Tuesday from Chicago where
she had been to attend the funeral
service of Mr.. Kirk, her husband 5
father.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

II. b. Rose, OF Shelby, who former
ly worked in the Kuhn ana Culver
mill here was over Tuesday on a short
visit among old time friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

On the Fourth of July, instead of
buying cheap rate excursion ticket
you can get one for two cents a mile
going and coming.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

There will be no services MT the
Presbyterian church next Sunday, but
the new pastor is expected TO he here
for March seventeen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed f. Bilharz left
yesterday, the former going to Chi
cago to buy goods and the latter to
Indianola to visit her sister Mrs.
Clark.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

G. A. Petty has moved into town
this week and occupies the McKarahan
property near the schoolhouse.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

j. M. McKarahan is at St. Paul and
other points in the north on matters
connected with his land business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

The FL Reno American says that
Ben Carr, of Audubon, Iowa, is there
visiting his son, B. B. Carr, foreman
of the One Minute Washer Company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mesdames James Law and Peter
Nelson are enjoying visit from their
brother, Mr.. Grant Jacobs, who ar
rived Monday evening. He is an au-
tomobile dealer at Des Moines
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Jesse James Jr. son of the motor.
ious outlaw was in Atlantic Saturday
in company with a companion on
his way to South Dakota to buy some
land
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

The building owned by j. G. Bon.
we'll opposite this Office is being put
in readiness for Mr.. Petty who will
open a place for keeping, selling and
repairing automobiles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Rev. A. Il. Grant is going about
with his left hand bound up for re.
pairs, which was caused by a fall bad
ly spraining the hand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

We are pleased to see Harry PARROT
about town again feeling pretty we'll
after his illness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Margaret b. Maharg, who had been
here visiting her brother, Harvey Ma
harg, started for Ribald, Pennsylva.
MIA, Tuesday evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

John OFT and wife left Audubon yes
terday for their new home at Newkirk,
Oklahoma, which Is the home OF a
married daughter. They came here
twenty-seven years ago, built house
and have occupied it ever since. Mr..
and Mrs. OFT are quiet. steady going
christian people who will be much
missed by the Presbyterian church, oil
which they have been faithful mem
bers. IL is hoped they may enjoy
health and prosperity in their new
home
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

John A. Nash and VIM. Law ship
ped two car loads of lambs from the
Forest Home Farm to Chicago, Mon
day night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Do your eyes need treatment? Call
at the office of DR.. Childs Tuesday
March II, and DR.. Richards will treat
thnn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

William Hampton migrated from
this neighborhood to the vicinity OF
Charlton, first of the week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs. Mabel Hays Doyl, who had
been here on visit to her parents,
A. NJ. Hays and wife, returned to her
Omaha home, Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

II. G. Leach and JAS. Hunt left
Monday night for South Dakota to
look at some of the good land the
former has for sale.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

The Danish Societies, of this city,
will present drama at their hall,
this evening, to be followed by gay
dancing party.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs. Tharnish, who recently sold her
home in the south part of town has
bought two lots of Mr.. Ridpath and
has commenced putting up a new
residence, Mr.. Creveling doing the
wnn,lr
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Henry Henriksen and his brother
George are moving this week down to
Hamlin TO the farm bought Of Mrs.
Chas Russell
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs. Fred Vermilya returned from
Chicago yesterday where she had been
to buy spring supply of fine MILL
merry goods.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs JEFF Lewis went TO Atlantic on
Tuesday to help care for her daughter,
Mrs. Will Woodward, who is report
ed i'll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs. Lowene Kirk entertained
number of lady friends yesterday at
the home of her parents: Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Van Gorder.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Cut flowers, fancy ice cream, party
for all occasions. Give your
orders to Prick Drug Co. so If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Nellie Foley went to Atlantic. Mon
day evening, to open her now MILF
merry store in that city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Will Hunt went to Des Moines, Sat.
urday, on trip combining business
| and pleasure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07
c. S. McLeran, d. ID. S.. office
over Brorson's Drug Store Audubon.
FART LOANS
In 500 Optional payments,
at 5 per cent.
CHAS. BAGLEY.

The new clerk at the Prick Drug
store is Mr.. "A. l.. Purdy of Nicola.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Rev. Doctor Evans, OF Cedar Rap
ids, was entertained over Sund ayby
Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Cowles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

The mother of Mrs. DR.. Brooks
came down from Perry the last of the
week for visit with her daughter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Bring your poultry TO j. III. Baker.
He will pay the highest market price
in cash or trade. 39tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Hoover's big sale will be held on
Wednesday March ID, 1907.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07
Plenty of money for farm loans.
BOYSEN g. BEASoN.

vern Culver made business pill
grimage to Atlantic, Friday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Read our supplement and see what
Hoover has to say of his big sale on
Wednesday March Ii.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mrs. Nels Hansen, of Extra, came
up yesterday to visit her friend, Mrs.
Peter Nelson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Miss Mamie Preston went to Anita,
Monday afternoon, topass few days
with friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

For glasses TO see and get relief
from eye strain and headache call on
DR.. Richards Tuesday March -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Mr.. and MRS. Otto Lieb have re.
turned from visit among friends in
Oklahoma.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Father Mcdonald is away to Omaha
this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Henry Priebe made u business trip
to Atlantic, Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

Jens Kelgore is clerking in the shoe
store of r. A. Rasmussen and Com
many
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

DR.. Carrie Bro0ks.WOod, Denta
Office two doors south of RusselI's,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

For sale cheap-.lS5 Lambs.
j. A. NASH.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07

MONEY TO LOAN.
With the German Savings
Bank at 5 per cent interest.
Optional payments.
NASH & PHELPS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26

again. Yes there she was. But She wasn't real
she couldn I be rcal,-she q ghost. She was
certainly not in the room when he entered. and She
could not have come IN since, because he had botei
the door the inside
Il shall trouble YOU now, Mr. Reagan, the gho-,
woman went on. to take all that money from Your
pocket and put it back in the box"
Reagan stared the end of the revolver mo-
nent. and the ghost woman wrigglcd it. That was
real enough, anyway. Promptly and without a word
he began dIsgorgc packages Of bunknOtcs. Then
last looked up again.
You put back only eight packages" said tie
ghost woman calmly 90 You took out nine"
Ics IN. SAID Reagan.
lie hahed through his pockets again, IN SEM
hypnotic condition, produced more money, and de
posted il with the other. He closed the metal lii
and snapped the lock
That will do very nicely, She said approvnely.
Now | shall trouble YOU, please, 10 60 about
Your business"
Reagan started to rise awkwardly enough on
hands and knees The ghost woman stepped back
d little; but still She not far enough away tor
when Reagan suddenly came TO his feet his out-
stretched arms struck her violently beneath the
wrists and sent the TWO TcNolVtrs flying upward.
With another quick movement he swept the electric
light from the desk. extnguishing il. There was a
sound OF scuting feet III the darkness. Of persons
struggling, little desparlng CRY, then finally
pistol shot.
Reagan stumbled bndlv about the room seeking
the door. He found II at last still bolted the
inside, and tugged il frantically. Then the
sound of heavy feet running along the hall outside
toward the study, and Reagan stopped The win
dow 1t was the only way now! The Shot had
aroused the household. He rushed toward the WIN
dow but it refused to move.
The clamor at the door Desperately Reagan
sought for the side grips on the window, but they
seemed to have disappeared The door trcmblcd
as some heavy body was hurled against II. The bolt
would vied-it was yicding-Reagan heard the
woodwork crack Then deliberately he drove his
chair and hurled himself straight through. The
door crashed under the onslaught and swung inward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26

fell silently upon the deep carpet as
he stepped into the utter gloom OF the study and
closed the de.r noiselessly behind him. For a long
tine he stood perfectly still. listening. feeling with
that vague single sense Tor the presence OF some
one else then he flashed his electric light \ fat
topped T-.--- able was directly in front OF him.
filtered over with books. and 70 his LETT were
the bulky outlines OF a roll top desk. There were
some chairs cabinet or 50, and rows OF bookcases.
His scrur-u.. brief but comprehensive, seemed 70
satisfy Reagau. tor the light Went out suddenly,
and. turning in his tracks, he slid the bolt of the
door INTO rs -5ckct slowly, 70 avoid even click.
Next he released the grips on one OF the win
dows for i might be necessary 10 leave the room
that way il he event OF some one entering by the
single door Then he settled down work. First
was the dess and after a long, minute inspection of
the lock he l-r-ed his knees before and began
trying his skeleton KEYS. The electric flash. with
the light rei was on the left leaf OF the desk,
brightly lu-.. mating he lock and lending deeper
glow Of r1t red 10 his hair. On the right Leaf OF
the desk, ban instant reach. was his revolver
II was NJ half an hour before the lock Welded,
and then. q sigh Of relief. Reagan carefully
pushed UP -g,ltop. Inside he found a metal box.
From Score II Tgeonh0ies he dragged forth
papers of al descriptions 1uthlessy scattering them
about him ...r quick examination OF each
Then he rough drawer after drawer carefully
scrl,lniz.nE ... article before he laid II down.
Cues r in he box" he unused At length.
Sitting Z up1r the floor. with the box between
ms knee. i- -s--1ed his talents upon il. After
lew mnutr- r.r lock clicked. and the metal Id
lifted Agau Reagan smiled. Tor here were packages
and pack. o. 5auknotcs But after a moment
they ..5.le ed out on the floor. II some
thing else be sought.
Now t., tunnv" he told himself finally. 1t
isn't here. lie paused thoughtfully. while his eyes
rested lOrtu. upon the packages of money OF
course, j ! eaut get what | want III take what |
Can get DE scent at last. And he proceeded TO
sun the money away IN his pockets.
Several trces he ran his fingers slowly through
Ms red Ea-. J. Ha- PLAIN that he deeply puz-
Aed. lie Was The point OF rising TO continue his
investigator u other directions, when he heard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26
By JACQUES FUTRELLE

a -.
o'Bmen. We found the study locked. and started
To- smash the tnur IN y Nc DID SO We heard q
great crash I'd glass inside
Then Jill smash the door. and @ Bricn turned
the electric lights. Ono ot rt. TWO windows was
smashed uut as somebody had jumped or been
thrown through II. my desk had been raustehci.
and my papers scattered all over the floor. The
dcsk Wa sanding open. and picked up the hpN.
l. had q ballet hole in It. The ball went in the toy.
and came out the side. | found sticking in the
desk l. was thrty-two calibcr Here it is
Mills tossed the mis-haVcu lradcn missile ON he
table. and Detective Mallory cN4mned II.
Then found The Ir-t real puzzle" Mills Went
on. Il opened The box and counted the money.
Instead OF any OF II being missing there WAS more
Where there had been only nine hundred dollars.
verified by the paving teller and myself, there was
now nine hundred and ten dolars-,,n extra ten
Detective Mallory chewed his cigar franticallv
90 Br1cu found a soft black hat in the room,
near the door, continued Mills, Il revolver, thirty
eight cahhcr, with every chamber loaded, over
coat. electric ha,hllght which had been thrown
to the floor and broken, and very complete kit of
burglars tools. Strengthened the women folks
all out. had the house searched and went back
bed. So far as have been able to find OUT nothing
Wa, stolcn-nothIng - missing.
Well III that case began the detective.
81 haven't started vet -" interrupted Mills terseiy.
The window was out, as | SAID: 50 when We went
bed again left . BrIcn in the study on watch.
About half-pa,t three o'clock | was awakened again
by scream woman. Again jumped out and
but there no sign OF @ Brien. presumed then
that his attention had been attracted by the scream
and he had gone To investigate. But Well.
o l3rlen has Disappeared No one has seen or heard
OF HIM sInCc-thcrcs not Il trace.
Detective Mallory for Il long time silently
smoking and staring INTO the eyes OF his caller
At this point the problem came under the obsel
walton of that eminent ogican, Professor augustus
S F y. Van Dusen-The Thinking Machine. As
Hutchinson Hatch, reporter, related the known
/, li,.a.lr 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26

On the following morning Chester Mills wealthy
merchant called on Detective Mallory, chief OF the
bureau Of criminal investigation.
90 own a large country estate forty miles out OF
town, Mills began abruptly. Yesterday was the
last day of the month | went to the bank and drew
nine hundred dollars, and placed it in metal box
in my desk at home and locked both box and desk