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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
Extra News

Powell & Struthers shipped a
large quantity of pop corn to Chi
cago, Wednesday.
Horse race at the Extra track
next Saturday. The contest will be
between the Covault and Chrisman
ponies.
Misses Lena Hardenbrook, Alcie
Gates and Ida Sturgeon are at Des
Moines attending the State Teachers
Association.
j. B. Hash, G. D. Bell, H. h.
Dimmick and A. ]. Lefingwell are
figuring on erecting a large ice
house at West Extra. 1t will have
capacity of 200 tons.
Pat Murphy shipped three car
loads of hogs to Chicago, Tuesday
from Braytton. Mr.. Murphy carried
no insurance on the property he
recently lost by fire. His loss will
probably figure up to $1,000.
One day last week Adam Seibert
hauled from his farm to Ross, a
distance of five miles, 1873 bushels Of
corn with one team. One of the
loads weighed out SO bushels. We
always had secret opinion that
Adam was hustler.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
Elk Horn

The Elk Horn College now has an
attendance of sixty five, the largest
attendance in its history. It is
expected that seventeen more stu
dents will arrive about February /.
There are six teachers at the college
now, two being Americans.
A good building, 25x10 feet for
gymnasium purposes, has been
erected at the Elk Horn College.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
Oyster Supper at Old Hamlin

The members of the Christian En-
deavor Of Old Hamlin have planned
to give an oyster supper at the Old
Hamlin schoolhouse on Friday even
ing, November 10Th, to which every
body has hearty invitation. The
proceeds of this supper will go toward
purchasing Bibles for use in their
meetings. Why not endeavor to help
the Endeavor in their endeavor to
do right?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
Resumption Of Specie Payments

After few weeks trial of paying
their laborers by check the G. r. l,
q p. Ry. Co. paid all their employ
es in cold cash Monday last. 1t
took between sixty aud $4,000 to
pay off their employees between
Des Moines and Atlantic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
Another Fine Animal for Greeley Twp.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Peter Schwab after q
weeks absence in Chicago and John
son County this state, arrived home
Monday cutting their visit short one
week on account of Mr.. Schwab max
ing the purchase of one Of the finest
Registered Thoroughbred Hereford
Bulls' that ever pastured on Audubon
County bills. The animal came.
Tuesday and was taken out to his
future home that day,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
This is worth Remembering

AS no one is immune every person
should remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure any case of kidney or
bladder trouble that ia not beyond the
reach of medicine. Nick Dofflng.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
Pantat0riun

We are doing some fine work in
cleaning, pressing and repairing.
First door west of Fullerton Lum-
Der Company. d5 J.. G. CoE.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
For Sale

A few choice Duroc Jersey Male
pigs. Call or write. r. F. d. 3
THOMAS LAW
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
FOR SALE

Duroc Jersey Male Pigs; two
Thoroughbred Poland Chinas and
a few Chester Whites.
OSCAR HUNT.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21

DeWitt's Little EARLY Risers are the
best pills made They do not grippe.
Sold by Nick Dofting.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
Some Greeley Hailstones

Morg Hensley and children are
here from Iowa Falls.
Mrs. Frank Hensley has returned
and Frank is having big time with
the boys.
Miss Corda Parrott is sewing for
Mrs. I. N. Brown. What does this
mean, girls?
b. B. Holmes children spent
Christmas with their grandparents
in Oakfeld township.
Sam Weaver upset with load Of
hay. Sam went over the wire fence
but was not badly hurt.
A cousin of Thomas Coglin is
here from Illinois and is about to
purchase Ed Young's 200 acre
farm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
From Oak Hill

John Mulcahy is visiting friends
near Walnut.
Mr.. Fred Wilson is talking of
going to the Pacific coast.
Dan Maher, who has been sick
for some time is now able to move
about.
NJ. M. Tryon is enjoying his old
days at his parental home in
Missouri.
Frank Atkinson has purchased a
new road cart. It is the Ladies'
Pride, and Oh! Frank do let us ride.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-21
Kirnballton

Hans Ochersen, near Kimballton
while moving hay stack, captured
a number of white rats, very large
and vicious ones.
Lars Larson and Chris Madsen
will soon return from Des Moines
where they have been attending
Drake University.
Henry Epson has just had we'll
ninty- eight feet deep dug and it
contains twenty six feet of water.
Vim. Cart of Oakfeld was the
workman,
Jorgen Nelson and Sophia Jor-
gensen were married last week at
the residence of Peter Nelson. The
happy couple We're serenaded by a
tin can band.
Recently Thomas Smith sold forty
acres to Hans Larson and forty acres
to Chris Larson. Price $27. per
acre. Mr.. Smith still has over 200
acres of fine land.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-08

How the diamond merchant would
shake If only he could see some Of the
white pebbles in the meteor.
LAS big again! Where are they?"
The chair was creaking now with
the rhythmic swaying Of its occupant.
where this one came from. Mr..
Isaacstein."
Philip smiled. He could not tell how
it happened, but he felt that he was
the intellectual superior of the man
who sat there glowering At him so in
tently. Already the boy began TO grasp
dimly the reality of the power which
enormous wealth would give him. Such
people as this man and his satellites
would be mere automatic in the affairs
of his life, important enough In a sense.
with the Importance of q stamp for a
letter or a railway ticket for a jour
ney, but governed and controlled inter
" by the greater parsonage who could
unlock the door of the treasure house.
For the first time Philip wished he
was older. bigger. more experienced.
He even found himself beginning to
wonder what he should do until he
reached mans estate. He sighed
ISaacstein was watching him closely.
trying to solve the puzzle by the aid or
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-08

he said Judging from results, they
would not be safe in that mans
hands"
But Isaacstein did not hear the in
suit. When he saw the collection he
nearly lost his senses. What had he
done? Was he or the boy mad? Veins
stood out on his forehead, aISl he wab-
bled so fearfully that he clutched the
desk for support. 4 scarecrow Of a
boy wandering about London with
thousands Of pounds worth OF dla
monds in his pocket wrapped up in q
piece OF newspaper like SO many
sweets! There were not any meteoric
diamonds of such value in all the mu-
seums and private collections in the
world. He began to perspire. Even
the policeman was astounded. quite as
much at being called constable" by
Philip as by the mean appearance of
articles presumably of great value.
This Is a rum go What do you
make of it, Mr.. Isaacstein?' he said.
The query restored Isaacstein's wits.
After all. here was the law speaking.
1t would have been the widest folly
for a man Of his position 10 dabble in
this mysterious transaction
With a great effort he forced himself
to speak
Lock him up instantly This matter
must be fully inquired into. And do
be careful of that parcel, constable.
Where do you take him? To the Bride
well station? I will follow you in a
cab in five minutes"
So Philip, handcuffed, was marched
down the stairs past the gratided Office
boy ana out into the street.
AS for Isaacstein, he required bran
dy, and not little, before he felt able
10 follow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-08
= Louis Tracy,
CONTINUED from yesterday1


do you mean to say Mr.. Wilson
sent you to dispose of this stone to
me?" he demanded.
Not exactly, sir. I showed it to
10 you"
"Ah, I see. Sit down there" indi-
eating a chair near the door The dia-
mond merchant himself sat at his
desk, but they were both in full view
OF each other
where did you get itT' he asked
at found It,"
"Quite so. But where?"
"At this moment l do not wish to go
into details, but it is mine, mine only
and l am quite willing that you should
make every inquiry to satisfy yourself
that it was not stolen. suppose that
is what you fear"
Sheer wonder kept the man silent
for a space.
do you know its valued" he said,
with q sudden snap.
Mr.. Wilson told me it was worth
several hundreds Of pounds"
DlQ ne really
"Yes. He said you would treat me
quite fairly, so l wish you to advance
me a few pounds until you have de-
cided upon its real price. You see, sir,
am very poor, and my present ap-
pearance creates an unfavorable i'm
preston. Still, I am telling you the
absolute truth, and 1 show my conf
dence in you and in my own case by
Offering to leave the diamond with you
on your receipt, together with a small
sum of money"
Philip thought he was getting ON
very we'll Isaacstein's large eyes
| bulged at him, and speech came but
slowly. He leaned forward and rum
mayed among some papers. Then he
opened a drawer and produced q mag
nifying glass, with which he focused
the diamond.
Eyes: it is worth 5000 or f7OO," he
announced, "but 1t will be some time
before l can speak accurately as to its
value. l think it may be flawless, but
that can only be determined when it is
cut"
Philips heart throbbed when be
heard the estimate.
"Then 1 can have a few pounds
he commenced.
STEADY! You are not in such a
hurry, eh? You won't tell me where
you got it?''
81 may later If you continue to deal
with me as honestly as you have done
already"
Isaacstein moved on his seat. Even
in a chair he wanted to wabble. There
was slight pause.
Have you any more like this stonei
1 suppose not, ehY'
eyes; have many more"
"Eh? What? Boy, do you know
what you are sayingY'
mo doubt you are surprised, sir, but
not more than I am myself. Yet, it i:
true. have some-as big again"
Philip, in his eagerness, nearly for
got his resolution to advance slowly
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-08

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years after a wide experience i'm other cities
TIL
re asco a SS In and e9pt s9S cnssg &
Wis DoetoT
nave treated than 900 sick people about South Chicago and
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CONSTIPATION
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d give pr6pt d 6 fe aq IN both men and women
charge telling you /
SssS time SINGLE n M a needed cure others
will
80 - CHARGES REAsoNABIE
% SR my grasp ] S a = fees only because
sa @ the G4ssr Ssaf' ni s ha pt in y
sSs sFf this S s9 'aa % stand 5 Sunday Hours
j. 2. RUCkEL, M D.
POsTOFFICE
\o2nd ST. & Commercial Ave- SO. CHICAGO
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Mr.. Chester Cowan Of this city and
Miss Zelphia Gayso Of Dallas, Tex.
were married Saturday night at the
home Of the bride in the Texas city.
Mr.. Cowan is well known in Chicka-
sha having lived here for several
years and is brother Of Mr.. Daniel
Cowan, the contractor. Miss Gayso
is one of the popular young ladies Of
Dallas. They returned to Chickasha
yesterday and will make their home
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Mr.. Webb Neal, the horse and mule
dealer began this morning the work
Of the roof and ends Of his big new
barn on the corner Of Choctaw avenue
and 5th street. When finished it will
be one Of the largest in this part Of
the country and will house several
hundred head of horses and mules.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03
ELECTRIG GO0RING

Atthe Office OF she cbiekasha
Ligh Heat and Power Co Wed
nssday there will be an electrical
cookiug demonstras ion all lte lai
Isl electrical appliance for cook
ing being seen in op. rali'n Ever'
lady in the citx is eoidia ly uvitel
to cali. everything rec and every
body welcome 32t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Ben Vaughan was in the city today.
Saturday the police moved his team
from the paving and Ben vowed he
wouldn't come to Chickasha again. A
friend bet him cigars that he would
be here in less than week and when
the gentleman form Alex bobbed up
early this morning the bet was set
tied.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Wagons and teams are this morn
ing filing up Fifth street between
Chickasha and Kansas avenues. This
has for a long time been one Of the
worst mud holes in the city and own
ers and residents will be glad to see
this needed work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

A card from Mapor and Mrs. Gran
lee who left some time ago for trip
through the west states that they will
be in Monterey about June 5th. They
are having splendid trip and taking
in all the sights on the way.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Miss Allabell Tyler of Elk City, O.
T. is the guest Of Miss Vera Sher-
wood. Miss Tyler has been attending
William Woods college at Fulton, Mo.
and is enroute nome. She will remain
for the Sherwood-Mayer wedding
which occurs Wednesday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

The thirtieth triennial conclags Of
the Grand Commandery, Knights Tenn
plar will be held in Saratoga, N. Y.
beginning July 7. J. W. Speake and
R. Stephens have been honored by be-
ing named as aides on the staff Of
the grand marshal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

The Rock Island is filing in with
cinders and earth in the low places
at the end Of Chickasha avenue and
around the depot preparatory to paw
ing that end Of the street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

For Rent First class furnished
rooms with all modern conven
ienc 5. House has east front with
a nice large front porch. Call and
/ see to appreciate the home, 3o2 S
9TH St 3-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

]. A. Bohart, r. H. Hovey and s.
w. Bird are out in company with As
SCISSOR Albert Thompson today getting
a line on some realty values in differ
ent parts Of the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Rev. Dinger is sending out to the
people Of the city some attractive
cards telling Of the different sevices
lat that church during the month Of
June.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Mr.. Olin Hollingsworth was an at
tendant at the Cowan-Gayso wedding
which occurred in Dallas Saturday ev-
ening. He returned to Chickasha yes
terday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Mrs. ]. F. Driggers accompanied by
her sister, Miss Lena Miller, left this
morning for Mt. View, Okla, where
they will spend two or three weeks
with their parents there.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Watermelons made their appearance
on the market but they do not look
very tempting as yet. They are
shipped from Southern Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Mrs. G. ]. Mandevill and Mrs. l..
". Diesenroth are up from Ninnekah
today shopping.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Chas. Moore, probate clerk, return
ed yesterday from a visit to his fami-
" in White City, Kan. His son,
Frank, accompanied his home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

E. B. Widaman, of Anadarko, can-
didate for state senator, was in the
city yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

The New Early billiard parlors
carry the most complete line of inn
ported and domestic vigars. 5-31 3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

FOR SALE Fresh COW. horse and
surrey. 121 North 18th street. Phone
1870. 6-3 Ct
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Mr.. Harvey Matthews, candidate
for sheriff is in the city today looking
after his candidacy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Reford Bond made a business trip
to Duncan and Rush Springs this af-
ternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Miss Lillian Pierce has returned to
her home in Muskogee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Miss Olive Smith Of Kansas City is
the guest Of her brother, H. W.
Smith and family.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

FOR sALE-First class cigar case.
Call at Early hotel. 5-s1 st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Mrs. ]. G. Alternately who has been
visiting her sister here, Mrs. Stone,
has returned to her home in Ardmore.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

c. H. Russell returned Saturday
from business trip to New Orleans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

J. c. Spargar, the Blanchard town
site man, was in the city today on
business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Mr.. Walter Bray Of Duncan is up
transacting business here today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

The Owl drug store "Has IT,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03

Physician and Dentist
Calls answered dav or night.
Prices reasonable With J. H
Davis livery barr. Phone No ais
Sim.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-03
DR.. B. \. MEINERSHAGN
VETERINARY SURGEON

From Kansas City Veterinary
College
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-04
LEASE OF SCHOOL LANDS.

IL compliance wish "a resolution
adopted by the Board eff School Di-
aectOrs on August y, 1sG1. i will offer
for lease all the pubic school lands
of the parish on
SATURDAY, OCT. .26, 1907,
at 10 a. rm., at the court house, Lafay-
cite. La, sas follows:
I'm the second ward Tor IA period of
three years, Sec. Is r. 10 s. II. 3 E. in
TRACTS OF 10 .5-l6 acres at a minimum of
two dollars and a half per acre for
the higher lands and at a NE nimum of
one dollar per acre for the lower lands
In the tirst ward for a period OF
three wears. Sec. Ii r. IS. k..3 E., in
tracts of ~ acres. a minimum of two
dollars and q half for the west half of
the section and a minimum of one dol
lar per acre for the east hale.
In eighth ward, six acres of public
school land situated west of John
Whittington's place on the pnblic
road. Minimum bid to be three dol
lars and fifty cents per acre.
Also tract of wood land near r. L.
DeClouet's place in the third ward.
All lessees wifi be required to far
nish two solvent ,endorsers on their
notes on the day tAe lands are leased.
the lease will not be binding
an the Board. Notes will be made
payable October -, 1908, 1909, 1910.
Respectively.
J.. E. MARTIN. Treasurer.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-04
Additional School Lands to Lease.

In compliance with a resolution
adopted by the Board of School Direc-
tors on August %. 1907, 1 will offer
for lease all the public school lands
of the Parish on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1907,
at 10 A. NJ. at The Courthouse, La
fayette, La, as follows:
In the Fourth Ward, for a period
of one year, Sec. 16, T. IL S, r 3 E,
in tracts of 81 I acres each, known as
lots 2, 4, 8, 8, Ii, and half of lot 10.
All lessees will be required to furn-
ish two solvent endorsers on their
notes on the day the lands are leased,
otherwise the lease will not be binding
on the Board. Notes will be made
payable October Is, 1908.
J. E. Martin, Treasurer.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-04
VOTERS OF kvOYELLES
QUESTION CANDIDATES
Who Seek Legislative Honors. Says
The Ente rprise. Ard Want The
Answers Straight.

The Avoy Giles Enterprise cites the
following questions which the voters
of Avoyelles are propounding to
would-be legislative candidates.
II. Will you vote for a law sup
pressing bucket shops and future bay
ing and selling OF farm products ex-
oept when it is ready for delivery.
49, Will you favor and support q
law for constitutional amendments
giving to the people the right to nse
initiative and referendum.
ID. Will you vote fCr u law ahoa-
fishing gaanblinx i'm all its forms
Throughout the State.
"A. Midi A0u suSe t@ ~ parate the
Shemff's office troaan The hux collectors
.ofiioe.Y.
as. Mial YOU wuste to- separate the
clerk and recOreiea7~ , Liict.:"
Now tleie are ealhe - j,t>t .a- impOr-
liant, eo0ntinues t.,e Enterprise,
which Legislative candidates., should
define themselves iaksUut.
Theme is the surplus, and what to do
with ii:
Perfsctimg tine equality lin ASSESS
ments;
Extending and strengthening the
primary election law i'm the interest OF
THE indiridual voter:
Further curtailing the appointive
power, especially whe<e ii RELATES to
public ins1itutiOus;
The abolishing of bOards of control
and the Substitution thapefor s0f per-
s0nal responsibility.
The annihilation of ''kaer key poll
ties" and beer keg politicians. The
rule of the saloon element must,cease.
And many neglected, laws which the
needs of the hour demand.
II your candidate lodges or eariTo-
Gates ON these matters, keep him at
home.
He - dangerous and against you.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-04
A Certain Cure for Croup-Used For
Iea Years without q Failure.

Mr.. W. c. Bott, a Star City, Ind,
hardware merchant, is enthusiastic
in his praise of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. His children have all been
subject to Group and he has used this
remedy for she past ten years, and
though they much feared the Group,
his wife and he always felt safe upon
retiring when q bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy was in the
house. His Oldest child was subject
to severe attacks of Group, but this
remedy never failed to effect a speedy
cure, He has recommended it to
friends and neighbors and all who
have used i: say that it is unequaled
for Group and whooping cough. For.
sale by all druggists.