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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08
RAILROADIyG
Atlantic Northern and Southern
Pushing Right Along Everything
Indicates Early Completion

The graders are moving about
thirty. i've hundred yards day.
Fencing, bridging, cement work,
ties, RAIL and other branches of the
work are being considered. Seven
teen thousand yards OF grading is al
ready iuisi ed aud the first five miles
will be completed early next week.
The appraisers have settled the Byrd
damage aud drew warrant for the
amount Of SlSO5 40 and costs. The
amount was paid TO the sheriff ard
graders went on the land to work at
once. A partial settlement for the
Rudolph land Lear the river was re-
por'ed and approved, amount being
1920 per acre tor land used.
II is now estimated that consider
able money can be saved from the
original estimates on the cost of
rails. President Cuykendall met a
tie contractor in Omaha last Satur-
day and settled that question.
Bridging contracts are being pre-
pared and bids will be called soon.
Mr.. Henningsen OF Kimballton sub
mitted prices on material needed in
his line, cement,-a good material
and the Journal is pleased to say that
if the road contracts with this firm
they will get a square deal. The
firm of Henningsen and Jensen are
turning out fret class material and
are honorable in their deals.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08
Public Auction

will offer for sale on Tuesday,
August 18th at three O'Clock p. M,
the following college property towit:
One building called the ladies dormi-
tory, 24X54x12 feet; the other build
ing is residence 24x24xl2 feet, all
situated on the college grounds.
as JOE JAMES, Sec'y.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08
kinbal1ton

Hans johnson lOst line mule last
Friday.
George Henningsen has had his
house nicely painted.
Clause Petersen sold fine horse to
Henningsen and Jensen.
Claus Petersen and family spent
Sunday at NJ. c. Mitten's.
The ground is being broken for
new barn for X. j. Petersen.
Claus Petersen had horse cut
badly last week with barb wire.
The Young Peoples Society will
meet Sunday at George Hansen's.
Another party of land viewers
started for Minnesota Wednesday.
Jens Hansen of Elk Horn painted
George Henningsen's house last week.
M. G. Madison has added a new
stock of records to his photograph
stock.
A. Fl. Anderson has just built a
new barn on the hill south of
Kim ballton.
Rudolf Andersen finished decor
ating this week for Jorgen Hansen
in Hamlin.
Rev. Gregersen and family are Wis.
iting in Omaha with Mr.. and Mrs.
O. G. Olsen.
DR.. James has secured rooms in
the j. j. Miller residence opposite
the drug store.
Rasmus Petersen gave five hundred
dollars Monday for one acre and 9
half west of the church.
George Henningsen, M. N. Esbeck
and Albert Jorgensen went to At
lantic Friday on business.
Hans Marcussen celebrated his
forty-eighth birthday Sunday.
Many relatives and friends we're
present.
Mr.. Mike Christensen aud family
of Jacksonville passed through here
Saturday for their first trip in his
new uto.
| County Supervisor Esbeck has or
dered new county bridge erected
in east Oakfeld township northwest
of Brayton.
Mr.. r. P. Larsen and family spent
Saturday night and Sunday out at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Chris
Brothersen.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Paren Fiscus of near
Redline visited over Sunday with
M. G.. Mitten and wife, returning
home Monday.
DR.. Soc of Elk Horn has thre,
acre tract of land northwest of tn,
church which he recently purchased
at three hundred dollars.
} If you are hungry when in thi
town, call at the hotel presided owe
by Miss Jensen. She will satisfy tn
inner man by serving a good, clean
square meal.
George HenniDgsen was down ii
south Extra township this week see
| ing after his workmen and notin!
where culverts are to be built for tn
+ several townships.
The young ladies are starting
gymnasium here with headquarter
,, in the hall, while the young gentle
: men are try ing to raise funds to bu
new material for their gymnasium.
Nels Nielsen began grading out
place Monday for new dwelling
west of the church where he bough
two acres last spring. Mr.. Nelso
expects to leave the farm and NOV
to town.
! Our land agent, K. j. Peterse
made sale tor Mrs. Paul Nelson
e northeast of Elk Horn whereby sh
: disposed of her ten acre farm ,
e Peter Kirk for the handsome sum {
: $4,000 or $500 per acre.
Warning
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08

Those who have stomach trouble,
no matter how slight, should give
every possible help to the digestive
organs 80 that the food may be digest
ed with the least effort. This may be
done by taking something that con-
tains natural digestive properties-
something like Kodol for Indigestion
and Dyspepsia. kodol is prepara-
ton of vegetable acids and contains
the very same juices found in heal
thy stomach. 1t digests what you
eat. Sold by Nick Dotfing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08
Warning

If you have kidney and bladder
trouble and do not use Foley's Kinney
Cure. you will have only yourself to
blame for results, as it positively
cures all forms of kidney and bladder
diseases. Nick Dof1ing.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
LUSITAN|A RACES
ON SECOND TRIP
FROM LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL. Oct. 5.-Her command
er bent on smashing transatlantic rec
ords Of every kind, the cunarder Lusi-
tania crossed Liverpool bar tonight on
her second voyage westward
Though the biz craft beat the land
to-land'' record on her initial voyage.
she failcS to equal the average speed
of the Hamburg American liner
Deutschland. The Cunard officials de-
MED. however, that speed test was at
tempted. The return trip was delayed
by fog and the vessels average speed
fell short of her first journey.
Now. however. the company admits
it is really going after the record. II
the liner maintains an average of TWEEN
ty-four and one-half knots from Liver
pool 20 New York she will win the
governments subsidy. For an average
anywhere between twenty-three and one
half and twenty-four and one-half she
viii receive half the amount. but Tor
less than twenty-three and one-half.
nothing.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
IN FIRST MEETING

The first meeting Of the university
council OF the George Washington Uni
versity was held last evening IN Uni
versity Han, with President Needham
and a large number Of the faculty pres
ent An address was delivered by Dr.
Needham, IN which he announced that
the registration OF students showed a
very substantial increase In numbers
over the registration OF last year Re-
ports for the various departments OF
the university were made.
Before the council adjourned Irof
Wilbur, dean OF the college, ohsred a
resolution expressing the sympath:r OF
the council 70 Prof. and Mrs. J. H .Iore
in their bereavement in the death OF
their only child. October L
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
Headquarters for Women,
George Washington Plan

University as the clerk Of the moot
court IN the George Washington Univer-
sity Law School Mr.. Ruhrluan sue
ceeds J. Wilmer Latimer. who has been
elected to the chair Of commercial law
IN the now college of tie political
sciences. in the George Washington Cni-
versity-
Mr. Latimec viii continue to meet
the senior law class in the work of the
raoot court. however. once each week,
in addition to ms new duties.
Prof. Mitchell Carroll, head Of the de-
partment OF classical languages, has
been made one Of the editors OF the
Classical Weekly. the new classical
periodical that serves as the organ Of
the Classical Association Of the Middle
States and Maryland. The next meeting
Of tais association viii be held IN the
George Washington University during
the Easter holidays.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

at was sent 70 me; and II has seemed
as II knew the Giver. though His name
was not spoken
In these words. in a new preface to
his story OF the Other Wise Man." DIT.
Henry van Dyke lays aside the credit
for literary creation and makes a com
plete and definite claim 20 inspiration.
more specific than that advanced by any
writer OF the Bible except St. John the
Divine, in his explanation of the origin
Of the Apocalypse.
The STORY OF the other Wise Man, -
hitherto printed and widely circulated
as an exquisite work OF the Imagination,
has been translated into German,
French. American, Turkish, and other
foreign tongues, 70 say nothing OF its
reproduction in a modern phonetic Ian
guage.
DR.. Van Dyke writes that he has been
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
DR.. SHAHAN TO TALK
ON DEBT TO THE GELT

Wednesday evening at Carroll Insti-
tute Hall the Rev. DR.. 7. ]. Shahan,
OF the Catholic University. viii lecture
under the auspices of the Gaelic So
ciety on The Worlds Debt 70 the
Celt."
The speaker. who fills the chair Of
church speaker at the university. is par
icularly well vsrsed on the Irish mis-
/ sionaries and teachers who kept alive
the civilization of western Europe
throughout the dark ages.
There win also be an address ir
Gaelic by jne Of the best Gaelic speak
ers, and a vocal and instrumental pro-
gram Of old Irish airs The public is
cordially invited
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

asked TO tell where the story came from
This is his answer:
4 do not know where II came from
out of the air, perhaps. JnS thing Is
certain, IL Is not writtri in any other
book nor Is It to be fodnd among the
ancient lore Of the East And yet,
have never felt as II it were my own
1t was a eift. II was sent 10 me; and
It has seemed as II I knew the Giver,
though His name was not spoken
THE yeai had been full OF sickness and
sorrow. livery day brought trouble.
Every nigl was tormeated with pain.
They are very lonG-tnose nights when
one lies awake. and hears the loboring
heart pumping wearily at its task
Wen, II was in one OF these long lone
~ nights that this story came 20 me,
/ OF the Fourth wise Man had never
heard until that night. Then I saw him
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
OLDEST CHURCH
IN UNITED STATES
RECEIVES GIF rs
Roosevelt Donor of Lee
tern and King Presents
Bible to Bruton.

WILLIAMSBURG. va. oct. 5.-Bru-
tca Parish Church. Americas oldest
house of worship in point Of continuous
use OF the Anglican communion, received
gifts today from President Roosevelt
-as King Edward VII.
The Presidents Iectern was presented
through Bishop Satterlee. Of Washing
ton. King Edwards gift was conveyed
through the Bishop Of London, with
message from His Majesty to the Amer
iciln church. Bishop Randolph. of south
ern Virginia, received the presents. an
s'gering briefly for the communicates
o. the dicese.
Convention Delegates Attend.
The Protestant Episcopal convention
81 session at Richmond. was represented
by nearly all its delegates The official
equation consisted. however. Of rep
resentatives from each of the thirteen
original States. The Bishop Of LONDON
preached the sermon. The Bishop of
Albany and the Rev. Dr. w. r. Hunt
ington, Of Grace Church, New York
conducted services.
Many of the members Of the house OF
bishops spent the entire day at the
shrine OF Bruton Church. Williamsburg
= but they returned 70 Richmond. and
there was one session OF the house.
Important work was transacted.
Georgia Diocese Divided.
The diocese OF Georgia was ordered
divided and The missionary Jurisdiction
of Duluth was made full diocese. This
action viii necessitate the election Of
two more bishops In the general con-
Vention
Two minor amendments 20 tie canon
on conservation were adopted and a res
oiution commencing the work among
the blind was adopted. After that the
house adjourned and most Of those who
had been detained took the afternoon
train for Williamsburg to be present at
the afternoon services at Bruton.
Attend Governors Reception.
The entire body returned to Richmond
! 20 take part in the reception given by
b the governor In honor OF the visitors.
This reception was one Of the most
brilliant ever held in the historic old
mansion.
Sunday viii be observed by services
in the Richmond churches and houses
OF worship in this vicinity The Lord
Bishop OF London viii preach in the af-
ternoon to the masses from the portico
of the State capitol.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
CASSIE CHADWICK
At DEATHS DOOR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 5.-Reports
from the hospital at the Ohio peniten-
tiary late tonight are that Cassie Chad
wick, the wizard Of finance. is in crit
ical condition and her death Is expected
before morning. She was taken TO the
hospital from the wOman's department
only about ten days ago and has been
gradually sinking since.
She seems to have run completely out
of funds and her nurse and attorneys
have deserted her in heE last hours.
Her heart IS very weak and she was un-
conscious at a late hour.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
ALEXANDRIA JUDGE
NAY Be ATTACKED
Reported That Councilman
Will Question Legality Of
Caton's job.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, "a OCT

It is reported that Councilman Frank
T. Evans win, at the next meeting Of
the city council, Introduce a resolution
20 inquire into the leg4iity Of the ap-
pointment OF a police justice for this
city. The appointment was made by
Judge Barley under act Of the Legis-
lature which provides fo- the appoint
ment Of police Justices in cities Of Vir-
ginia which have a population Of over
1000 inhabitants.
The present police justice. Harry 3.
Cation. was appointed, February !, 1904,
to serve four years. Justice eaton dur
ing the time he has presided in the
police court has given much satisfaction.
The first edition of Historic Alexaz-
! drIa," by a. ]. KNedderourn, being ex-
hausted, ( second edition is about 10 be
issued 1t was thought at one time that
the $500 copies Of the history, which
were purchased by the city council,
would bscome white elephants Cn the
hands Of the city authorities, but such
has not been the case. over half have
been turned over 10 the industrial de-
rartnent Of the Southern Railway Com
pany for distribution at the jamestown
Exposition.
The quarterly meeting Of the Free
! Methodlsts OF this city and vicinity viii
be held at their church, in South Lee
street, tomorrow The services VIII oa
conducted by the Rev. c. 5. Miller, dis
/ trict elder
Fitzgerald Council, Knights Of Colum-
bus. viii hold a meeting ct St Nary
Hail tomorrow morning at 80 o'clock
The degrees Will be conferred upon a
I large class Of candidates
The con Inittee on poor held meeting
I last evening. and elected Councilman
J. Y Williams chairman
r d. Rodgers will begin his meeting
/ at the Village Chapel. in Gibbons street.
next Tuesday evening.
I Today was the last day on which those
who wish to vote at the election in
November could register. But fsw names
were added to the list.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
A LEssENING FORCE.

Whatever priesthood has done for the
world land I am among those who
speak reverentiy OF its power for good,
II is today a diminishing factO~ IN the
worlds affairs.-C- c. Hall, IN the At
lantic.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
Had to Work Out Story.

DR.. Van Dyke does not altogether sur
render his claim 10 literary credit
The story IS that Of one OF the Magi,
or wise men OF the east, who came 10
Worship at the birthplace Of Jesus The
man never reached Jesus until the day
OF Calvary for he spent mis- time and
his resources on the way in doing acts
OF saving kindness and mercy.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

distinctly. moving through the shadows
in a little circle or light
IAN that I had 20 do was 20 follow Ar
than. step by step. IS the tale went on,
from the beginning 20 the end OF his
pilgrimage"
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

In the future. the new woman's build
Ing OF George Washington University.
has been chosen as general headquar-
ters for the female students Of Colum-
bian College, and win be The social cen
ter of the college department Of the UNI
versity. 1t IS expected that many So
cIaI affairs will be held in this build
ing tnEing the winter
DIR w. p. Carr. who resigned the chair
Of surgery in the medical school, VIII
continue his clinical work this year at
the hospitals with the students. Or.
Carr was connected with the medical
department of the university rs profes-
sor Of physiology for long time, aid
last year lectured to the students on
surgery.
About fifty young men have enrolled
In the freshman class Of the medical
school They come from nearly every
part Of the United States
There are thirty-seven nurses enrolled
IN the Nurses Training School, Three Of
these being probationers. A class OF
three viii be graduated in December,
and three In June.
The business management of the Uni
versity Mall. the year book. has been
intrusted to e d. Everett. Of the medi-
cal school.
J. T. Wolfe. 1905 medic. enjoyed {,
summer vacation OF 1--WE weeks in Eng
land. Wales. and France.
Two new branches-mercantil phar-
macy, and pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
have been added this year to the Gun =
riculum of the college OF pharmacy In
charge of these departments viii be
Robert N Harper. president Of the
washington Board Of TraGe, and Dr-
I Alex Muncaster-
! At present Z71 hours OF recitation, lee
ture and laboratory periods are beins
! offered 10 the students of the college
department. Henry Baulig. Of Paris
/ France. comes this year 10 the college
! from Harvard. where he has been an
/ instructor He VIII be the instructor
! in the der artinent OF romance language
| Prof. Fisher Is also new instructor
coming from the Ohio State University
He Will have charge Of some Of tn
/ work in botany.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

Robert Hickman. professor Of Oratory
IN the George Washington University.
will continue his classes this year. Mr.
Hickman has enlarged his school quar-
ters, having secured lease Of tho entire
sixth floor Of the Belasco Theater for a
term Of ten years.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

Alfred G. Buhrman. assistant clerk OF
the Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia, has been selected by the
authorities Of the George Washington
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

Today was the last day on which those
who wish to vote at the election in
November could register. But few names
were added to the list.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

r d. Rodgers will begin his meeting
at the Village Chapel. in Gibbons street,
next Tuesday evening.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

The con inittee on poor held meeting
last evening. and elected Councilman
J. Y Williams chairman
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

Fitzgerald Council, Knights Of Colum-
bus. viii hold a meeting ct St Mary 3
Han tomorrow morning at u:S0 O'CLOCK
The degrees will be conferred upon a
large class Of candidates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-21

thing else. 1t is being verified in
many ways. No one thing has ever
been so general all over the world, as
the study of the Bible is right now.
Last year the combined sale of the
five most popular novels was two and
half million copies. In the same
length of time there were ten million
copies of the Bible sold-twenty to
one. Topeka stands well in per cent
or her people interested in the work.
Can't we bring her into the very first
rank? The writer promises much for
the work here. Would that all who
read these lines would give the matter
serious thought, IL possible a pray
erful one. and see whether you could
not plan to take up the work this win
ter and perhaps get that friend, whose
association means SO much to you, to
come with you.
Life of Christ" I will likely teach
several classes. and have no hesitancy
in asking all who are interested in 1t
to come and find out about 1t. We
have almost gone beyond the class
idea, and are practically become
school to study this one subject-the
Bible. We discuss no doctrine, no de-
nomination and have no care or in
Quiry as to what you are or where you
belong. Our only purpose-A Study
of the Bible. I will be in the parlor of
the First Presbyterian church from
to O'Clock, Tuesday, September oath,
to talk to any one who is interested
in this work. If you cannot join our
class, come any way and get my idea,
and let me have yours, and so let us
join together to make this the great
est "Bfble Study town, among the
people. to be found anywhere. If you
are a Christian and a church member
and the Bible does not seem a really
interesting book to you, come with us
and help make it interesting. If you
are not a member of any church, you
will find our Bible school an interest
whose faith is strong to believe, will
Spirit along this line-and then make
thing yourself-until in every church
We have a Bible class with teacher
who has a message for those who
come?
We will plan this year for any kind
of class on the Life of Christ"
providing there are enough to war
rant it. Why not have an evening
class where men might come too?
Wouldn't a children's class after
school for three-quarters OF en- hour
each week. be fine? Would your
child be Interested? There is a class
for high school girls every Sabbath
morning, which Is open to a limited
number. Work begins Oct. Sth. If
you have an interest in any of these
lines, come to the reception Tuesday
afternoon, and make IT known.
Yours for Bible Study in Topeka,
MRS. C. F. MENNINGER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-21
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

find the great thing in this world
is not so much where we stand. as in
what direction We are going.-O. w.
Holmes.
Speak not but what may benefit
others or yourself; avoid trifiing con-
versation.-Franklin
X "
Know then this truth. enough for men
to know,
Virtue alone is happiness below.
Pope.
1t is not what stays in our mem
cries, but what has passed into our
character that is the possession of our
lives.-Phillips Brooks.
n
The tendency to persevere, to persist
In spite Of hindrances, discourage
ments, and impossibilities; it is this
that in all things distinguishes the
strong soul from the weak.-Carlyle.
The key of yesterday
I threw away,
And now. too late.
Before tomorrow's close-iocked gate
Helpless stand-in vain to prayl
In vain to sorrowi
Only the key of yesterday
Unlocks tomorrow Anon.
n
There is no place where so much
hard work can be put in with such
small visible results as in the perfect
ing of character; therefore. have pa
thence, my sOul.-AnOn.