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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03
Obituary OF Mrs. Huffman

Mrs. Rebecca Huffman was born In
Greene county, Pennsylvania, October
30, 1921, aud died in Audubon, Iowa,
November 10, 1908. AT the age of eigh-
teen she was united In marriage TO
John lines, and to this union was born
twelve children, five of who are living:
Mrs. Ellen Younkin, of Osceola. Iowa;
Warren lines, OF Stuart, Iowa; Mrs.
Callie Drury, of Audubon, Iowa, Mrs.
Hulda McKeene, of Omaha, Nebraska;
Mrs. Alice Esbeck, of Audubon, Iowa,
with whom she resided until her death.
All her children were present at the
time of funeral, except the eldest. Two
OF her nephews, Joseph and James Nc
Ginnis, of Griswold, Iowa, we're also
present at the obsequies. AT an early
age she united with the Baptist church
and was n faithful christian, a devoted
wife and mother. Hers was life OF
sacrifice, a constant giving up for the
good OF others. Her bible was her
guide, her Savior her refuge In time
of trouble, Her life was filled with
great sorrow and bitter trials, trials
which would have engulfe her had II
not been for her trust in her Heavenly
Father, but her faith never wavered
although she was sorelv afflicted. She
possessed kind and loving DISPOSE
tion and was much beloved by those
who knew her best Tuesday, Novem-
Der H., 1908, she was stricken by para
lysls and on Thursday she passed aui-
city away. Thus her earthly pilgrim
age ended. The funeral services we're
conducted by Elder Hare, principal OF
the Stuart Industrial Academy, on
Sunday afternoon and the body was
laid to rest In Maple Grove Cemetery,
at Audubon,
We beut today DER cofllned form
And our tears fell softly down,
We looked our last on the aged face
its look of peace; its patient grace
And hair like n silver crown.
We touched our own to the clay cold
hand,
From life's labors at rest,
And among the blossoms white and
sweet
We noted abunch OF golden wheat,
Clasped close TO the silent breast.
The ripened wheat told OF toll and care,
The patient waiting, the trusting
prayer,
The garnered good OF the year
We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors who SO kindly assisted us
during the sickness and after the death
OF our beloved mother. Words are In
adequate 10 express the deep thankful
ness which we feel, May God richly
bless you one and all for your kind
ness. MRS ELLEN YoUKIN.
MIR WARREN INES.
MRS. CALLIE DRURY.
MRS, HULDA MCKEENE
MRS. ALICE ESBECK.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Sermon Delivered by Rev c D Wendell OF
the EVANGELICAL Church

The Union Thanksgiving service
was held at the Methodist Episcopal
church. The day was cold and gloomy
Both the weather and attendance were
in strong contrast to last year. We
are inclined to believe that the evening
would be the better time for the
Thanksgiving service. In the morning
many of the men must attend to their
business; and most of the women must
make preparation for dinner. In the
evening there is seldom anything to
prevent q large attendance. A special
song service with some short address
es would be a new feature and more
attractive to many people than the ex-
cellent sermons we always have in the
morning. Rev. Frank Naples of the
Christian church conducted the open
ing service and Rev. G. D. Wendell of
the Evangelical church preached the
sermon, speaking in part as follows:
Thanksgiving Day is the festival of
the American home 1t is essentially
the festival of the family and the fire.
side. Down to the close of the Civil
War, Thanksgiving Day was only a
local affair. Then in recognition of
Gods blessing upon our army and
navy in restoring the Union Presi-
dent Lincoln designated the last Thurs
day of November as day for nation
al Thanksgiving and so it has contin-
ued until this day. Let US praise the
Lord for his goodness and all his bene-
fits to the children of men. We should
be thankful that our lives have fallen
in such pleasant places, in one OF the
best states in the Union and one of
the best counties in the state: and in a
town with an efficient corps of officers
splendid citizens, well kept streets,
good sidewalks, no saloons, excellent
school and church privileges, which
puts it in the front rank among the
smaller towns in the state. Yet we
lament the fact that many do not at
tend religious service and others desc
crate the Sabbath by work and pleas
ure.
We are largely a nation of farmers.
Our soil and climate are adapted to
all kinds of products. Our barns and
storehouses are bursting with the har-
vest of the present year. But we not
only raise crops on our farms and
stock in our fields, but men in our
homes. "A large per cent of our lead
ing men in all pursuits and enterprises
were born in our country homes.
Whenever there is call for brave
men, strong men and true, the boys
from the country respond. God has
made this nation great that it might
be blessing to all other nations of
the earth. Truth, justice and human
ity are becoming the watch words of
the world because of the example set
by our uation. Our gratitude to God
for his mercies should be considered a
delight as well as duty. Every heart
should go out today in praise and
Thanksgiving unto the giver of every
good and perfect gift. Let us not be
so intent upon serving tables as in as
sembling for service in the house of
God. Let US be joyful in the Lord and
praise his name forever and ever, so
that every day of our lives may be a
. real Thanksgiving Day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03
APPEAL TO MOTHERS
Made by Mrs Watts in Sundays Register
and Leader


Mrs. f. s. Watts of Audubon, pres
ident of the Iowa Congress of Mothers
has made an appeal to the mothers of
Iowa urging them to establish moth
ers' clubs in their own towns and just
how to organize and tells of some OF
the work that has been done. Mrs.
Watts says;
"Governor Cummins' message ask
ing that Parents day be observed in
the churches created great interest
over the state in the work OF the Moth
ers' congress. Letters asking for in
formation in regard TO the organiza-
ton OF mothers clubs and teachers
and parents, unions are received daily
and we are glad to note this and will
answer personally all communications
ia regard TO the work. We believe
thre are many more apxious to know
of this great movement, the cooper
alton OF home and school. 1t is TO
reach the many that we use The Regis
ter and Leader, whose columns are
open to the furtheriDg Of every good
cause The purpose of the organizing
of mothers clubs is to raise the stand
ard of home life, to bring the home
and school in closer relation for the
sake of intelligent cooperation be-
tween parents and teachers, to assist
educators and legislators in matters
pertaining to the ethical, mental and
physical development of children, to
better appreciate the methods Of mod
ern instruction and keep pace with the
growing philosophy OF education. III
you desire a club that will do this
work in your town, confer with your
superintendent of schools and secure
the cooperation of several of your
teachers If possible.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03
Gets A Promotion
The PASTOR.

The many friends OF Gay s. Thomas
a former Audubon county boy, will be
much pleased to hear OF his promotion
TO the cashiership OF the Ralston Saw
ings Bank owned by Governor Garst.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise speaks
OF him as follows:
Gay ). Thomas, assistant cashier
OF the Bank OF Coon Rapids, has re-
signed to accept the cashiership OF the
Bank OF Ralston. He will take charge
OF the bank Monday. He is a gradu-
ate from the Drake law department,
is reliable councillor at law, a cap.
able banker and young man OF ideal
habits. Coon Rapids regrets TO lose
him and Ralston and its bank is fortu-
nate to secure him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03
THANKSGIVING

by Hon. Robert g. Cousins, Member of Con
gres from Iowa.
Let them be thankful who have
Life and health, for most OF all
Mankind do suffer constant Ills.
Let them be thankful who have
Friends, for thousands in our world
Are friendless and alone and lonely.
Let them be thankful who are loved
For they are blessed beyond all others
In our strange and wonderous world,
uuless IL be those favored ones
Who call each other "oomrade,"
Which sometimes seems but little
Less than love and even more
Than friendship.
Let them be thankful who have bread,
For millions live ON portions that are
Scant and scarcely n for beasts.
Let them be thankful who have
Understanding minds, for they appreciate
Whatever they do have and know that
Fate memorable must have its way.
Let them be thankful who are foolish,
For they know not that they are.
Let all be thankful then, for maybe
In the twinkling OF an eye misfortune
May oertake the evil ones
And Infinite Goodness lift up
Suffering souls and mend tho
Broken hearts that pine today
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03
The Presbyterian Church

Communion Service next Sabbath
morning at IL O'Clock. At this service
the Offering on behalf OF Iowa Home
Missions will be taken. We ought to
receive at least SOC per member or Sl20
In all. This sum will put us on the
Honor Roll. Evening service at 1880.
Subject, The Pure In Heart.
THE PASTOR.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03
A Birthday Party

On the evening OF Thanksgiving day
a number of the neighbors and friends
of John Twist called at his home to
remind him of his 10th birthday, And
though they came unannounced and
unexpected they were gladly welcomed
and the evening was quickly passed in
the enjoyment of good social time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03

The Guthrie Center Guthrian says
that under the administration OF Car
roll and Bleakley a progressive will
not get near enough to the pie counter
to start his salivary glands.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03

Somebody suggested that Roosevelt
be elected speaker instead of Cannon,
which might be done. There doesn't
seem to be any clamor for his election
by the members of Congress.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03

Rev. Macintosh and family came
home Friday morning from pleasant
visit with friends out at Shelby.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03
23rd Day of November, AID. 1908
ASSETS.

ASSETS.
Amount of Bills, Bonds and other eyi.
dences Of debt discounted or
purchased actually owned by the
Bank carried OUT - .------- Sl99 3I2 "a |
Amount Of cash on hand described as
follows:
Gold Coin -$3l10 90
Silver Coin and bullion ------- 755 IL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03

STATE OF Iowa, CO
COUNTY OF AUDUBON, DO
We, Asmus Boysen President, and o.
p. Coon, Cashier OF the bank above named, do
solemnly swear that the foregoing statement
is full, true and correct, to the best OF our
knowledge aud belief that the assets therein
set forth are bona fide the property of said
bank in its corporate capacity, and that no part
Of the same has been loaned or advanced to
said bank for the purpose Of being exhibited as
portion of its assets
ASMUS BOYSEN, President,
o. p. COON, Cashier,
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence by Asmus Boysen, Pres, and o. p.
Coon, cashier, this LIST day of Deo. 1908
SEAL NJ. j. TOWNSEND,
Notary Public in and for Audubon County.
Attested by
+. G. RICE
Directors SEAL
A. Z. BEASON
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03
THE AUDUBON REPUBLICAN
BY ALBERT O. Ros s

Entered at the postoflioe at Audubon, Iowa. ~
second class mail matter
Subscription Price, ,.............Sl 90 per year
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03

OFFICIAL PAPER OF AUDUBON COUNTY
AND OF THE TOWN OF AUDUBON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03

Legal tender and ma
tional bank notes
and subsidiary coin 81, 269 co
Drafts and checks on
other solvent banks
and other cash items
not dishonored, ON
hand and belonging
to the bank --- Ga 80
1889 IS S,I9S 4s
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-03

Amount subject to be drawn
at sight ON deposit with SOL
vent banks or bankers (spe- .,
Crying names and loca-
tons OF banks:
Corn Exchange National Bank
Iowa Natl. Bank Des Moines 7,SSS 60
First National Co. Bluffs 3,OG6 "a
Peoples Savings Bank, Des
Moines, Ia.........----.... 1896 30
German Savings Bank, Man
ming, Iowa -. ........ SO 81
Farmers Exchange Bank,
Gray. Ia ..----..-,........-. 2,714 IS
- 2l,6O7 81
Overdrafts- 1850 40
Expense Account ......... .....
Value of real property owned
by the Bank ---.------ 1900 90
Value of personal property
owned by the bank
Total Assets. 2lO,779 10
LIABILITIES.
Amount of capital stock actually paid
Total amount due depostors as fol-
lows:
Amount sight deposits . 5O,2ls 40
Amount time deposits Som; sS'S SS4 70 ~
us, l53 88
Indebtedness of every kind,
due banks, bankers, or per-
sons other than regular de-
Due clearing house :.
Other profits on hand latter
deducting taxes and expen-
sesJ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1888 %
Total Liabilities 2!O.77g 10
Amount OF all liabilities to
the bank on the part Of
its directors:
AS borrowers $4,000 no
As endorSers
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
Keene TO Send Many
Horses TO Europe
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

NEW YORK, July 12.-Unless there
is radical change for the better in the
present condition Of affairs on the turf
and the prospect Of big stakes next sea-
son are assured by favorable legisla-
ton or court decisions, James R Keene
viii make a departure from his estab-
lished lines of conducting his breeding
farm and racing stables and sell all his
horses instead Of racing them. He will
ship to England each year nearly all
the produce Of the Castleton stud. re-
serving only five or six yearlings for
his own use on the local tracks
All Of the yearlings which were
shipped TO England early in June will
be sold. None Of them will be reserved
for racing. Later in the year, possibly
in October, Keene will send another
consignment to Newmarket to be Of
fered to the highest bidder
1t will be seen from this that Keene
does not intend entirely TO desert the
American turf as long as il is in ex-
istence; neither does he intend to race
in England or in France. He will util-
ize their markets TO dispose of his
thoroughbred stock Americas loss
will be Europe's gain, for the finest
types Of racehorses are foaled at Castle
ton farm.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
Seasick II Captures
Presidents Prize
w. K. Vanderbilt Again An
nexes Big Purse on French
Rdcecourse

PARIS, July 12.-W. K. Vanderbilt
added another classic stake to his long
list of victories today when his bay
colt Seasick II won the prize of the
president Of the republic, valued at
$4,000, at Maison LATTE. The race
was at one mile four and a half fur
longs, and Seasick II. following the
tactics of Vanderbilt's Northeast, which
won the Grand Prix de Paris June IA,
took the lead at the fall of the flag.
He was overtaken soon by Camille
Blanc's Grillroonh, and the horses ran
with but little distance separating them
into the home stretch. The Vanderbilt
colt had much the better staying quail
ties and forged ahead in the run to
the wire, winning easily.
After the race President Fallieres
warmly congratulated Vanderbilt. There
was large attendance of representa-
tive French and Americans despite the
rainy weather.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
SEEKS DEATH IN WAVES,
BUT CALLS FOR HELP
Chinese Gambler Leaps From
Ferry Boat, but Is Res
cued by Sailors

Much excitement was caused on
board the ferry boat Oakland Just of
Yerba Buena island yesterday on its
way 10 San Francisco, when Wo Fang,
a Chinese gambler from Stockton,
leaped into the bay in an effort to
commit suicide.
Once in the water the Chinaman
struggled to save himself. The Oak
land was stopped and a boat manned
for the rescue. State Policeman Dun
ieavy and a crew of deckhands reached
him when he was almost exhausted
and amid the hearty cheers of the
passengers drew him into the boat and
took him back to the ferry.
The Chinese stammered to his res
cuers in broken English that he had
been anxious TO die because Of his
inability to break the opium habit and
because his partner in Stockton had
been guilty OF cheating him
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
Butte Races
RuTTE ENTRIES

Helismo. Florentine, olivi1o. Kenilworth. Lord
Rossington, LaTena True, Red Era.
Second race. five furlongs, selling-Rathnally
Belle Brady. Lady Powell, Patriotic Contribu-
tion. Mrs. Nugent, Sake, Huro, John A. Nal
Ion. Godfather.
Third race. six furlongs selling-Haryel
Aunt Hala, Friar of Elgin, Lucy Marie, Playlit,
KiRmesha II, Dorian Prince. Columbia Girl,
Rusticus. Governor 0rman, Progress. Halton.
Fourth race six furlongs handlcap-Timothy
Wen, Jillette. Little Buttercup Canardo
Anoura. st. Avon, Husky, The Roustabout,
Mary F.
Fifth race. one mile, sellng-Eonite, Markie
Mayer Jennie's Beau Balstone Boy, Etapa.
Redmont, Gentle Harry. Chancellor Walworth.
Ruth W, Miss May Bowdish.
Sixth race, mile. sellng-Taskmaster
STRAIT Martin, Senator Beckham, Sainrida, Wise
Hand Golden Wine, Rustling SILK, Cardinal
Sarto. Marfinmas.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
Live Bird Shooting
Attracts Gunmen

There was a large number OF the
regulars on hand yesterday at the
shoot of the California Wing club at
the IngleSfde traps. Live bird shoot
ing this season seems to be more popu-
lar with the gunmen than pepperinr
inanimate targets. and the attendances
at the California clubs shoots this year
have been good There were two events
IL birds.
In the first event the scores were
uniformly good, though only two OF
the contestants made clean scores
Clarence Nauman at the 81 yard mark
killed all his birds. and p L. Schultz
on the 80 yard mark also made a
clean score.
In the next event Naunan was put
at the "a yard mark and made the
brilliant score of IL birds out of a.
possible II. G. A. Haight. w E. Muir
dock. G. ]. Ashlin and e L. Schultz
all made clean scores. The scores fol-
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
Lightweight Expects
10 Regain Form
Hanlon VIII Be Handled in
Training by Frarlk
Mcdonald
By X. A. Smyfh

Eddie Hanlon is back in his old
training quarters at Crolls gardens
Alameda. where he will prepare for his
temperance in the ring when he
meets Johnny Murphy in the little pa
viIion at Colma on the night OF July
25. Hanlon has been at Boyes springs
in Sonoma county for two months 60
ing through a course of preparation in
anticipation of securing a match.
He weighs I4O pounds, which gives
him a good working leeway, as he will
have two weeks in which TO train be-
fore entering the ring. He has secured
Frank Mcdonald, his old trainer, and
the latter will be in charge of the
camp. His sparring partners will be
Kid McFadden and Willie Purten.
Hanlon has been out of the ring for
two years. but as he is only % years
old at this time he sees no reason why
he should not have a considerable time
Of usefulness as a boxer before him.
Billy Roche, the Colma magnate,
wisely fixed the route at ten rounds, so
that if Hanlon has any Of his former
stamina he should make a good show
ing for that distance. That route Will
be long enough to determine whether
he is still a factor in the ring. Should
he prove successful he will have many
opportunities to fight the regulation
twenty rounds.
The Colma management will give some excel
lent preliminaries. In order TO make sure Of
the condition Of the fighters the club has IN
dertaken 10 pay the expenses Of their training
There will be three fights in addition to the
main event Willie Purtell and Antoine Ia
Grave will box 10 rounds at l35 pounds. Sam
Nelson. whom Alex Greggains predicts viii be
up among the champions before another year
passes, viii meet Kid Harrison in a 10 round
bout at I33 pounds. Jerry Fairbanks and Joe
Elliott will box six rounds at l50 pounds The
prices viii be 80 cents for the gallery, with the
reserved seats 81 and $I.oo-
Battling Nelson may abandon his eastern trip
and instead make a pilgrimage 10 Ely, Nev.. to
select training quarters for his fight with Cans.
He must be on the ground within three weeks
from this date, so that be has not much lee
way. Willie Britt. who handled Nelson so
shrewdly for the fight with Cans. is unusually
careful in the matter of details for the coming
fight. as he does not want 10 make any mistake
which might cost Nelson the championship
Both Nelson and Britt want to help advertise
the fight as much possible in the Nevada
camps, and the manager thinks TO combine
business with pleasure by going TO Ely at the
present time The fact that the deer season
viii open on Wednesday may also be a factor
n keeping Nelson on the coast. He is an ar
tent hunter and il viii be q great strain on
him II he has 70 pass up the chance Of hunt
at this time.
Nelson appreciates the fact that he must he
in the best Of condition when he meets Cans
and he knows that outing in the woods will
do him more good than the trip east under the
present condition Of the weather. Nelson and
today and will decide upon their future move
ments.