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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
SELECTED HIS OWN GRAVE.
Dead Shot Bill Found the Marshal
Was Not to Be Bluffed.

When Dead Shot Bill rode into HAYS
City one day in the early seventies
with his hat pHl!ed down over his eyes
and hard look around his mouth those
who knew him said that he had come
for blood He had not however. He
had come 10 have an understanding
with Dave Mills who had lately been
appointed city marshal. Bill sat on his
horse in front Of the Star saloon until
Dave came along, ana when they had
saluted each other and shaken hands
ne said, Dave, what about this city
marshal business 2" I'm goin' to keep
order" was the reply mo more
shootin' up the towns" mo more,
Bill" Youth stop IT." Il will"
.'Say. Dave you can't do lit You
are a good man, but you jess can't DO
II I'm comm ia tomorrow to capture
the town" Don't try it on, Bill"
But 1 shall, Dave" HEY you got
few minits TO spare?" asked Dave as
he gave hitch to his gun. "A hui
hour, What's wanted; :" Come over
TO the graveyard. Bill, and select your
last restin' place. It's Min up purity
fast, but thar ar q few choice spots
LEFT" They went over the creek 10
Boot hill the three acre spot set aside
for the dead and as Bill got OF his
horse Dave waved his hand and said,
Take your pick and I'll put Chiny
man at work diggin' the grave"
Bill walked over the ground and
finally selected sunny spot on the
south side OF knoll and said II would
do The city marshal called to a Chi
naman who was passing and ordered
him to get a shovel and dig hole. and
then he turned to Bill with "Waal at
what time tomorrer kin | expect youi"
About noon, Dave" Sure to come"
Dead sure never disappoint an
audience. you know" "Ill be ready
Goodby. Bill" 80 long. Dave" AT
1855 o'clock next day Dead Shot Bill
came into Hays City with whoop
and a yell. his broncho on dead run
and a gun in either hand At l. 90 he
was lying dead in front OF the Wild
West saloon. and at 2:4J the inquest
had been concluded and he was occu-
plying the grave he had selected. The
city marshal had downed him. and
the verdict of the jury was, I'VE are
kinder sorry for the deceased but 1t
was all right and according to Hoyle."
Denver Field and Farm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

terests OF Iowa republicanism, strong
desire of republican leaders through
out the country and perform best our
part under responsibility to make a
wholesome contribution to the best
Iowa can do for the perpetuation Of
wise council and strong and timely
Legislation at Washington.
Major Lacey moved the adoption OF
the resolution and followed with u
beautiful tribute to. Iowa s grand old
man. AT the conclusion Of his address
he was loudly cheered and a anani-
nous affirmative vote was given to the
resolution,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

were not willing to trust the Com
mon people to nominate the judges
as we'll as the candidates for other
positions. If the primary will prevent
corrupt practice in the selection of can
didates, why should it not apply to the
candidates for Judge? If the electors
should have the right to vote directly
for candidates for members Of the leg
islature aud congress. why should
they not have the rightto vote directly
for the candidates for judges? This
question is hereby referredto the com,
mittee on reform.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
Extra News And Notes


+. d. Powell and A. w. Harvey left
last Saturday for few days in Chi
cago on business.
Hans Marqueson and wife left Sun.
day for Saint Joe, Missouri, where
they went on business.
Theo Patty was ia Brayton, Tues
day, between trains.
Lillian Hunt was an over night Wis.
itor in Atlantic, with friends, Monday
Charles May was in Carson several
days this week on business.
Maurine Jensen has gone to Des
Moines where she will study the latest
in hats, then 60 out to some neighbour
ing town to trim in a millinery store.
Mr.. T. McKenna and wife, of Allan
tic, were Sunday guests of the Will
Turner family, in Extra.
E. A, VOORHEES, and wife, who had
been down at Enid, Oklahoma, visit
ing at the home of his parents, return
ed home last Thursday, and report
fine time. Al is looking lots better
and thinks he received much benefit
from his trip and vacation.
Grove Rathbun, of the Black Hills
country, formerly an Extra boy, Wis.
tied with friends here THURSDAY
Henry Hickman has been real sick
all this week, at his home in this city,
the main trouble being heart failure,
James Kelsey is very low at his
lone here with some kind of bowel
trouble and they fear unless there is a
Sudden change for the better the good
man days are numbered.
Mary Anciaux, daughter Of Y. j,
Anciaux and wife, up in Greeley, came
home last Saturday from Des Moines
where she had been attending High
land Park College Mary expects to
remain at home several weeks and rest
As she has not been feeling very good
Of late.
Arlie Johnson is now living on the
old August Shallow farm, north from
town, he having bought that place Just
lalely. We wish the young man sue
cess ia his new home.
Mrs. n. +. Christensen gave A VAL
entine Party, ut her home, on Friday
evening for the whole Sunday School
OF the Christian church There were
about forty-nine present and they had
noisy good time. Everybody receiv-
ed a valentine and were also treated to
a toothsome lunch which made time
to long be remembered by all the little
folks.
Byrd Connrardy visited Monday in
Audubon at the home Of her sister.
Mrs. l.. +. Simpson.
Miss Morrissey visited Saturday at
the home of her parents in Audubon.
Theo Patty is busy these days exer-
clslng that new team he purchased of
Henry Kruger at his sale.
Charles White, of Audubon. was an
over Sunday visitor in our town, he
passing the day with old time friends.
On account of the bowling blizzard
on last Tuesday our mail carriers did
not make the rounds. They all started
with free good will trying to do their
duty but were all back home before
the noon hour.
John Dicus, one of the old guards
VI lOOI -Do, Is lying dI tue point OF uedln
in his home in this city. John recently
caught a severe cold but thought it
would yield to the usual treatment;
however pneumonia set in and so far
the attending physician has been una
BILE to check the steady progress Of
this most to be dreaded disease. His
relative, George Huyck, Of Extra, is
at his bedside Griswold Correspond.
ent to Atlantic Telegraph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
Death OF Mrs Carter

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Carter were much surprised on Mon
day to hear of Mrs. Carter's death.
Their son came home sick from pneu-
monia about two weeks ago and she
was busted caring for him until strick-
en- down herself with the same disease
which made such rapid Roadway that
she fingered but week. Mrs. Carter
was daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin Kness, for many years well known
residents OF this county. The funeral
services we're held yesterday forenoon
at the Evangelical church, in Audi
bon, conducted by Rev. G.. d. Wendell,
assisted by Rev, p. v, d. Vedder,
pastor Of the M, E. church, and the
interment was made ia Maple Grove
Genre cry. The following obituary was
read at the funeral services:
Mrs. Nancy A Carter was born in
Oakland, Pennsyly ania, A pril II, 1860,
and departed this life at Audubon,
Iowa, February IL, 1903, aged Forty
Seven Years, Ten Months and Five
Days. 10 her childhood days she came
with her parents to the west, stopping
for a few years in the eastern part OF
Iowa, and then in 1881, with the family
moved 10 Greeley township, Audubon
county, where she united with the Bap-
list church aud remained member
until -four years ago when, under the
pastorate OF Rev. NJ j. Conner, she
united with the Champion Hill Glass
Of the Evangelical church, in Melville
township. December %, 1881, she was
united in marriage to Mr.. T.. l.. Carter
This union was blessed with fonr sons
and two daughters, all of whom are
present today but the eldest son, who
is just recovering from q serious IN.
ness. The immediate cause OF death
was pneumonia, and her sickness was
OF short duration. The grief stricken
husband and sorrowing children have
the deep sympathy OF their many
friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
Doctor Harris EnttIused

In a lettar received last week by j
w. b. Cole from DoctorR. Il. Harris
who is spending the winter in Califor-
MIA he becomes quite enthusiastic con
corning the beauty and comfort found
in that country and climate. The Doc
tor says, 6 / have investigated the
bestplacesin California; and Pomona
the town in which Mr.. Coles two
daughters live heads the list. Nou
cannot conceive the beautiful things
out here for old people: this morning
singingbirds, strawberry criers, and
barefoot boys and girls. And health
too. Everything at Pomona we want,
altitude, schools, churches, and above
all health, and the most sociable peo-
pie you ever saw. In an old canon
picnick day before yesterday uuder
shade trees we had bursting flowers,
and a paradise of surrounding
beauty. All, old boy, we have wasted
much fine living. Gay old soldiers
here who kick and frolic like lambs
Tell Alvin he truly described Pomona.
Just know California is paradise in
climate and scenery. Want to come
back in April or May.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

of Harlan, and j. S. Dewell, Of Mis-
souri, Valley, have been favorably
mentioned. The former was at one
time a representative in the general
assembly and is now prominent
banker and business man at Harlan.
The latter is a leading attorney and
citizen Of Harrison county. The con
vention for selecting two delegates
and two alLernates will be held at Des
MOines at Ten O'Clock, March IS, 1908
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20


Ralph Hawk returned Monday from
Wyoming where he had been visiting
the past three weeks w,
Sam ScharfT and wife passed couple
Of days last week with Atlantic friends
John Hansen and James Larsen
went to Hamlin Friday night to attend
the masquerade dance.
Jack McGovern, of Atlantic, is Wis
iting this week with his father and his
brother.
Mr.. Eager, Of jamestown, in North
Dakota, passed couple of days last
week at the ID. w. Powers home, in
Oakfield. He and Mr.. Powers were
schoolmates back in Illinois but had
not seen each other since they were
grown.
Mrs. George Jones was happily sur
prised Saturday night by number of
her friends who gathered at her home
to help her celebrate her birthday.
They came with well filled baskets and
a very enjoyable evening was passed.
Mrs. Jones is an invalid, being con-
lined to her bed most of the time, and
greatly appreciates having her neigh
DOrS come In,
Ward B. Smith, of Oakfeld, one of
the firmsof The Three Smiths accom-
panied by his sister. Miss Zephyr
Smith, were in Atlantic yesterday on
the way to Council Blufrs. For some
time past Mr.. Smith has suffered from
Attacks OF appendicitis aud he went to
The Bluns for the purpose of having
an operation performed. lis friends
both here and about home, trust that it
will be successful and that he will re.
turn il good health - At four O'Clock
on February Is, 1908, Benton Green,
one of the oldest farmers in this part
of the country, passed away at his
home, half mile north OF LoPah, being
at the time of his death Seventy four
Years of age. About tWoNyears ago he
was stricken by paralysis and at that
time no hopes Of his ultimate recovery
were entertained by. his family and
friends; during the last year he was
made practically helpless by the dis
ease His body was buried ia the AT
lantic cemetery -, Mrs. S. IT,. Hook
enberry, Of near Brayton, was in this
city last evening on the way To Pana,
Illinois, where she had been called bS
the dangerous illness of her mother
Atlantic Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
Wizard OF Wall Street

The melodious atmosphere Of the
entire performance of Edwin Patter-
sons Musical Wizard of Wall Street
Company is said to be fragrant with
harmonious exh La t on. It's musical
audience whistling and willnotreadily
erase from the memory the enjoyment
to be extracted from the delightful
numbers the piece contains, These
numbers introduce The Cowboy Girls,
Farmer Girls, Indian Maidens, Dutch
Boys, Irish Laos, Irish Maidens, and
Merry Maids, done by the Ideal Beauty
Chorus of the company. The Musical
Wizard of Wall Street Company will
appear at the M. w. A. Opera House,
in Audubon, on the evening of Thurs
day, March 5, 1903.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
The County Candidates

To THE REPUBLICAN, VOTERS OF
AUDUBON COUNTY, iowa;
| hereby announce that | am can
didate for the Office of Clerk of the
District Court Of Audubon county,
Iowa, subject to the decision of the
Republican voters at the~primary cleo
ton on the Second day Of June, 1908.
Your favorable consideration of such
candidacy will he gratefully appreci-
ated. l.. a. MCGINNIS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
NapoIson,

There is no doubt Napoleon fell
through the sheer dizziness OF the
height he lad climbed 10 THE Due
de Raguse." says the Comtesse de
Boigne. once explained 10 me the ma
ture OF bis connection with the EN-
peror in phrase which is more or less
applicable to the whole nation. When
Napoleon said. "All for France" I
served with enthusiasm. When he said.
France and L." | served with zeal
When he said. II and France" / served
with obedience. When he said "I''
without France, | felt the necessity OF
parting from him. IT. P.'s London
Eaa.,.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
Mothers Meeting

A Mothers Meeting will be held al
the School House, Wednesday after
noon, February %, 1908, at Three Of
the Clock. DOctor G.. H. Smith will
give "a talk on 4" Medical Inspection
of the Public School, followed by a
discussion. Mrs Charles Van Gorder
is ia charge Of the musical program.
This assures as some good numbers.
Don't fail To he on hand and show
your interest in the school.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

To THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF
AUDUBON COUNTY, IOWA:
/ am candidate for the Office of
County Auditor, subject to the decision
rendered by the Republican voters at
the Audubon County Primary Election
to be held June 2 1908. This public
statement is made that ali voters may
know that / desire the Office, and that
you may deliberately decide whether
or not you will assist me to it, | shall
be duly grateful for the favor, should
you see titto gra1t it
Sc Ed r COUSINS,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

To THE VOTERS or AUDUBON COUNTY
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of County Recorder
subject to the decision of the Republi-
can Primary election, to be held June
,, 1908.
ask for favorable consideration
Of all Republican Voters, and any
assistance in my behalf will be great
ly appreciated.
A. +. DRAKE.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

To TIE REPUBLICAN, VOTERS OF
AUDUBON COUNTY, Iowa:
hereby make it known to the re-
publican voters of, Audubon county
that / am a candidate for the Office of
County Recorder, subject to the prim-
aries held June ., 1908 Il would kind
ly refer all voters to whom may not
be known TO my standing at home in
Oakfield and Extra townships, where
have spent the last twelve years teach
ing in the public schools \ our sup
port, ] assure you, will be greatly
appreciated. Yours truly,
SoREl r., NELSON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
Important Notice

All persons knowing themselves in
debted To the undersigned will please
call and settle by the first of March as
all accounts not settled by that time
will be put into the hands of collec-
tor. 81 JAMES LAW.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

be able pay bills the first of the year coming We don't
you furniture if cheaper
buy that your business.
I'VE undertaking lifetime
and had dozen competitors and they all knew the mutneys
We will reward you with $780, you
competitor Audubon that didn't with We handle
battle furniture and always in the lead Will
fight? should will afraid
Not much bany weight afraid of chanedup
plant We have had business who tried tell how
business Those didn't try time that's lead pipe
cinh AS long Ed pays the bills to butt We
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

To THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF
AUDUBON COUNTY, Iowa:
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for Sheriff of Audubon county,
subject to the decision of the Republi-
can voters at the Primary election to
be held on June ,, 1908.
Il. j. GILCHRIST.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
The Last Word.

Dyer-I don't object to my wife hav-
Ing the last word.
Enpec-I wouldn't If mine would cut
out some of those before it.-Smart
Set.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
To The REPUBLICAN, VOTERS or
AUDUBON COUNTY, Iowa:

| hereby Announce myself candi-
date for the Office of County Auditor,
subject 10 the decision OF the Republi-
can voters AT the audubon County
Primary Election to be held on the
Second Day of june, 1903.
Yours very truly,
Off JENS e.. CHRISTEN SEN,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

Property has Its duties as well as III
cights.-Drumuiond.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
REPUBLICANS IN CONFERENCE

A large number of representative
Republicans from different parts of
the state met at Des Moines on Thurs
day of last week to confer together
with reference to the nomination of
candidate for Senator from Iowa and
a candidate for President, Plans for
the campaign were discussed, enthusi-
astic addresses were delivered, and
the following resolutions we're adopted:
SECRETARY TAFT nIDoRsED
Resolved, That ia the judgment of
this meeting the republicans of the state
OF Iowa. loyal to the administration
and policies Of President Roosevelt
Overwhelmingly favor the nomination
of William II. Taft, OfOhio, by the Chi
caPo Convention to assemble upon the
Sixteenth of June as the candidate of
the republican party for the preSiden-
.cy Of the United States; aud thus be-
lieving aud feeling, We recommend to
, the convention to assemble ia Dss
MOines on the Eighteenth of March
that the delegates be requested TO eX-
ercise their full intiuence III behalf of
the nomination of Mr.. Taft and for the
adoption of u platform that shall be
in harmony with the work and record
of the party, emphasizing the policies
which have been so signally advanced
ia recent years; and this we do in the
strong faith that Mr.. Taft is the logical
successor To Roosevelt and the strong
man To lead the great work Of the re-
publican party in behalf of the com
mon welfare through the wise adjust
ment Of the governmental problems of
our time.
DECLARE FOR ALLISON
Resolved, That we, Iowa republic
cans, proud of the record Of the repub-
lican party, recognize in William Il.
Allison a man whose distinguished SER
vice ia the senate Of the United States
has contributed more than the service
Of any living man To the honor Of the
republican name and to the distinction
of this state; therefore be il
Resolved, That we heartily unite in
pledging our support TO him in the cam
paign of this year, feeling that thereby
we honor ourselves, voice the best in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
Odds and Ends must 90 regardless Of Cost

1908 and to do the largest business
in hundred silver
December
building their vaults to hold the
don't buy furniture OF unless buy
cheapest We don't have about debts We
home with mortgage attached to it want the earth,
little whether school keeps We haven't
clerk saying pease buy lady We willing to lose little
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Report Of Condition at Close Of Business
May 14th, 1908.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.

New York never again be accused of disloy-
atty to a losing To be sure, there were not
thirty thousand fans hand to Cleveland
win an eleven-inning battle from the Highanders
by a score of to 4. but ten thousand of the most
enthusiastic rooters at American League Park,
and they rewarded by fast and snappy game
that was exciting from the very start. Another
recruit appeared in the Yankee lineup in O'Rourke,
bought from the New Haven team, of the Connecti-
cut League. played fast ball at second base
and got one by a beautiful sprint to first base
on an infield tap to the swift throwing Bradley
The determination of Frank Farrell to improve
his team was shown by the announcement that he
had paid $1,000 the Bnghamton State League
team for Wagner and Parkins, pitchers and Mar
can shortstop Mcconnell pitcher, has been
bought from the Buffalo Eastern League team.
The Yankees fought hard all the time yesterday.
and tied the score in the seventh inning with a
fine rush. Cleveland took the lead in the third in
ming when Hogg very easy to handle. Hinch-
man walked and Falkenberg singled. J. Clarke
singled and McIveen's poor throw let in two
Bradley's single meant another run, and Iajoies
double settled matters.
Chesbro pitched the rest of the game, and held
the visitors safe until the eleventh. Then y. Clarke
heat bunt and Hnchman. who safe when
Clarke was put out, scored a triple by Rhoades
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

St Louis. Aug 15-Mike Donlins home run with
which Shaw's poor judgment had as much to do
as Mikes lusty swing; fine pitching by Wiltse and
brilliant work in the field made the opening of the
crucial Western trip of the Giants an suspicious
to-day.
St Louis beaten by a score OF 0 TO l. ana
the result of the game was never in serious doubt
. McC'loskev tried to beat the Giants by putting
in Sailee his good left handler TO pitch but Wiltse
south arm in fine condition, ana he fairly
toyed with the Cardinals, whose only run came In
the third inning on Sallee's single and a two
bagger by Charles
Doyle was still the bench to-day, and Herzog
STAYED at second base for the Giants.
Two errors a safe bUnt and pass let Deylin in
with the first run for the Giants in the second
inning That made good start and the game was
clinched in the fifth inning. Tenney began that
happy period with a single, and Bresnahan scored
him with a double after Herzog had sacrificed.
Then came Donlin's homer, and the game was won.
The Giants added in the ninth inning, for
good measure, but ii wasn't needed
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16
SUPERB1S CANE TO END.
Cincinnati U'ins IN Tenth Inning
Small Scoring Contest.

Cincinnati Aug 15--The game between Cncf1-
natl and Brooklyn here to-day marked by soris
sensational batting in the last two innings WHICH
brought victory to the home team by a score OF :
TO l. In the ninth inning Kane. the first man up
for the Reds. sent the ball sailing out for honis
run. thus tying the score. and the local rooters
went wild with delight when. n the tenth inning.
Mitchell landed sQuarely on the first ball pitehsa
and made the circuit before il could be heided
Aside from these two long hits the game was
marked by clever pitching and good fielding on ooth
sides. Wilhelm. who twired for ne Superoas'
easily held the hOnors until the ninth. only five hs
being made off his delivery during the entire strus-
gle. While nine hits made OF Coakley 5 os-
livery only in the seventh inning the visitors
able to bunch them enough 10 bring in their Ono
tally Wilhelm started the good work himself WIN
a single but was forced by HummelL The atts0
stole second and then came in on a single by JOl
dan. The Cincinnati club today signed contEssN
TO train at Atlanta next season
The score follows