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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

The smallest salary paid by any
power to its chief is that which is
allowed by the congress of the Uni
ted States to its President
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Miss Marie Jensen returned last
week from her work as head trim
mer in millinery house at Lake
City and will rest for couple of
months when she will either go to
Des Noines or Lake City. she has
not fully decided which.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

There was a rich lady named Gould,
Who married eonnt and he rou,ed
Her millions away,
And, alas! came day
When she found she was terribly
fouled
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Thirty head Of fine cattle died on
farm in Colorado last week from
eatirg g Orion tops. The onions did
not mature last summer and we're
left in the ground. The cattle ate
the tops which were mixed with the
grass in the field where they were
confined and died from the effects.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

A new town has been named Die
tionary, because, the settlers say.
that is the only place where peace,
prosperity and happiness are always
found.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

The hot wind which blows from
the Sahara desert upon Egypt is
called Khamsin, which means fifty.
1t takes the name from the idea that
it usually lasts fifty days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

The Swiss army will soon include
a corps of volunteer motorists. They
will have special uniform and will
be armed with revolvers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mr.. w. w. Sickles of Hillrose,
Colorado, surprised his hosts of
friends here Monday morning
when he alighted from the train
here to make short visit with his
brother, Mr.. Jesse Miller, and Mrs.
James Lair and other friends.
Billy looks as natural as ever but
It half as big. He was one Of
most prominent merchants for
eral years until the Colorado
igot to buzzing too strong for
\ to resist. He owns fine
ch in the beet growing belt and
ding nicely after many difficult
"A caused by sickness aud death
lNhe family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Morris Peterman sold his paint
shop to Frank Jensen who moved
it Tuesday to his fathers place, the
Anderson farm, to use for an auto
garage.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

X Bernard lhielen returned from
Templeton Tueeday accompanied
by his cousins, William Schon and
Miss Lena Hochstatter who will
visit here for a week,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mr.. Ad Watterson left Monday or
visit with friends at Ceda,
Rapids and Davenport
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Miss Cordelia P. Monett gave
1000 acres of land to the Chicago
Training School for city, home and
foreign missions recently. TIE
farm is situated in Indiana in one
of the best sections OF the corn belt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Elkanah Williams passed thru
town one day last week with sever-
al head of very fine looking Here
fords which he had purchased to
add to his already increasing herd
OF that strain of cattle.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

W. K. Marietta returned from
Los Anee eles, California, in time to
enjoy the holidays. He has fully
recovered from the injury to his
hand which threatened blood
poison.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

DR.. Weber's Glasses fit right,
look right and are right. Call
Wednesday, January Sth, afternoon
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

With the exception of Great Bri-
tain and America there are no two
countries in which the mile is of e.
quail length.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mr. P. Frederick who will hold
sale of his goods at the livery barn
Saturday, expects to leave soon
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Miss frankie Bell Crane is the
guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. J. o, Cotton of Council
Bluffs during the holidays.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Bernard Thielen and sister visit
ed Christmas week with relatives
near Templet0n.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mrs. John, Pine of Greeley re-
turned Monday from a two weeks
visit with relatives in the eastern
part OF this state and with her son,
Arthur at Menlo.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mrs. Clint Barnes of 1904 N. 22d
ST., Omaha, and her two children
returned home Friday after a two
weeks visit at the home of her par
ents, v. B. Hellyer and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

The Ladies Aid Society will serve
lunch in the church league room
Friday evening. Everybody is
cordially invited.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

What matters the stone, the cloud
or the thistle;
Just bend to your work with q
smile or whistle.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mrs. o. B. Train passed Thursday
night in Extra with her friend,
Miss Anna Dorr.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

The Eastern Star initiated two
new memb bers at their special last
Friday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

John Busca, a veteran of the
Black Hawk Indian war, died at the
age of 115 years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

The first bill which passed the
Philippine assembly appropriated
one million dollars for the construe-
ton of schools. The bill was passed
unanimously.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02
Look cut for the double wedding;
it's sure go.

Miss Ellowene Dimick has been
on the sick list the past week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

John Hunter is passing the win.
ter with his uncle, H. S. Burton
south of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Ed Milliman sold one of his Thor
oughbred hogs last week to E. B.
Voss, south of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Robert Mullenger of southwest
of Hamlln made this Office pleas
ant call Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mel PARROT who has been attend
ing to his brother.in-law Camp
BELLS horses and other stock this
fall and winter passed Christmas
week with his relatives in Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mr.. George Hoover passed Sun
day with friends in this town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

John Hunter Sen. south of Guth-
rie Center arrived here Monday on
business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mrs. Albert Croy and children
will remain in Extra until he Sc
cures satisfactory situation IN
Oregon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02
} Around the World
!. Theirs and Ours

"What do you like the best at
school, my boy?"
"The recess"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mrs. Bowman passed Christmas g
week with her daughter. Mrs.
Wilde in Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

J. FL. Mertes and sister, Miss
Kate, returned from Carroll last
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

''And what did you get in your
stocking Christmas morning Johnay
asked the visitor.
"Me feet" said Johnny gloomily.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mr.. Bruce Noon of British Co..
umbia, is visiting his mother and
sister in Extra during the holiday
season.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mrs. Copeland is reported to be
in very poor health again which
her many friends will be sorry to
learn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02
AL Voorhees, made business
trip to Des Moines last week.

Mrs. Myrtle Lair is reported
quite ill at her home on east Depot
Street
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

The Danish Lutheran people had
fine Christmas tree in the church
in Extra last Friday, large num-
Der OF people of that denomination
being present. The children were
all made glad with presents and
enjoyed themselves immensely.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02
Starting Home His Christmas What Awaited Him Their

Arthur Schwenneker of Guthrie
comfy was in town over Saturday
night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Mel Parrot has sold his fine
colt of which Major McKibbep was
sire for $235. The owner will take
the animal to Texas for service
theya.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02
Danish brotherhood installation

The Danish Brotherhood will i'm
stall the following officers on the
evening of January Sth, 1905.
Nels Hansen Elk President
Chris Hansen President
Peter GUIDE Vice President
Fred Back-----.-------- Secretary
N. T.. Beck Treasurer
i. L. Jorgensen-- Guide
John Nelson---- l. G.
Peter Petersen L. G.
Hams Hansen, Dienes Petersen,
and John Lohner - Trustees
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Miss Fredericksen, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholai Frederick
sen, south of Elk Horn, arrived
here in time to spend Christmas
week with her aunt, Mrs. j. W.
Jensen, and grand parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Petersen, and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Clausen of
near Hamlin visited Friday at the
home of his brother.in-law, Mr..
Hans Anderson, south of town, re-
turning in the evening in company
with their niece, Miss Anna Ander.
son who will visit them this week.
Mr. Bert Hill attended the we'd
ding in Atlantic last week of his
niece, Miss Goldie b. Brown, and
Mr.. Glen w. Cassidy of southeast
Cass county which was solemnized
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. N. Brown, Jr., Tues.
day of last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

Read Marquesen & Sons ad in
this issue.
Insure in the Continental Insur-
ance Company. THEo. PATTY, Agt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-02

EX]
AL Voorhees, made a business
trip to Des Moines last week.
Mrs. Myrtle Lair is reported
quite ill at her home on east Depot
Street.
Mrs. o. B. Train passed Thursday
night in Extra with her friend,
Miss Anna Dorr.
Bernard Thielen and sister visit
ed Christmas week with relatives
near Templeton.
The Eastern Star initiated two
new members at their special last
Friday evening.
Robert Mullenger of southwest
of Haml1n made this Office pleas
ant call Tuesday.
Mrs. Bowman passed Christmas
week with her daughter. Mrs.
Wilde in Audubon.
Ed Milliman sold one of his Thor
oughbred hogs last week to E. b.
Voss, south of town.
Mrs. Copeland is reported to be
in very poor health again which
her many friends will be sorry to
learn.
Mrs. Albert Croy and children
will remain in Extra until he Sc
cures a satisfactory situation IN
Oregon.
Mr.. Bruce Noon of Britieh Co..
umbia, is visiting his mother and
sister in Extra during the holiday
season.
The Ladies Aid Society will serve
lunch in the church league room
Friday evening. Everybody is
cordially invited.
Hr. p Frederick who will hold
sale of his goods at the livery barn
Saturday, expects to leave soon
after for his new home in rlissouri.
Morris Peterman sold his paint
shop to Frank Jensen who moved
it Tuesday to his fathers place, the
Anderson farm, to use for an auto
garage.
Bernard Ihielen returned from
lTempleton Tueeday accompanied
by his cousins, William Schon and
Miss Lena Hochstatter who will
visit here for week.
Mrs. Clint Barnes of 1904 N. 22d
ST., Omaha, and her two children
returned home Friday after two
weeks visit at the home of her par
ents, V. B. Hellyer and wife.
Mrs. Hi Dimick is much better
the last week, which news her many
friends will be glad to hear and all
wish that she may be speedily re.
stored to her usual good health.
Mel Parrott who has been attend
ing to his brother.in-law Camp
BELLS horses and other stock this
fall and winter passed Christmas
week with his relatives in Extra.
w. X. Marietta returned from
Los Angeles, California, in time to
enjoy the holidays. He has fully
recovered from the injury to his
hand which threatened blood
George Huyck and wife, who,
sixty days since, left for winter's 9
sojourn in California, surprised
their many friends by suddenly
returning home, landing here last
Thursday evening.
Elkanah Williams passed thru
town one day last week with sever-
al head of very fine looking Here
fords which he had purchased to
add to his already increasing herd
OF that strain of cattle.
The Danish Lutheran people had
a fine Christmas tree in the church
in Extra last Friday, large num-
Der OF people of that denomination
being present. The children were
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-01-14

and gave bond in the sum of ST.
600 for his appearance from day
unto day during the session of
the court.
The case is the same as some
time ago when w. R. Herndon
was arrested on the same charge
and gave bond in the sum Of $500
f,r his appearance at court to
show that the offences had ceas-
ed. AT a later term Of court the
defendant entered a plea of nolo
contendre and paid the costs.
When this case was called up
Saturday morning, by agreement
and the statement by the attor-
neys for Herndon that he had
sold out his livery business and
did not expect to continue to be
a nuisance. his bond of $1,000
was continued and the case was
allowed to 60 over to the next
term Of court in May.
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with such a nice house should
not be without a house keeper.
ROPER.
ROngemont, Ronie /.

| Mr.. Henry Bowen arrived in
village Wednesday evening. and
will spend some time with his
brother, Mr.. Rufus Bowen.
Mrs. Capt. VIM. Bowling left
Wednesday over the N. & w.
rail road for Durham, where she
will visit her son and daughter,
DR.. Bowling and Mrs. James
Bowling.
Our school is getting on nicely
but the many friends Of Miss
Helen Chandler miss her very
much. She was one of our
teachers before Xmas.
Miss Lille Hudson of Virginia
is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. A.
Anderson.
Mrs. Harrison, one of Person
county teachers, visited Miss
Willie Hall last week and gave
the school at Rougemont. a fine
lecture on Cuba as she saw it.
Many of our teachers have re-
turned to their school.
Mrs. Alexander Bowen de-
parted this life Sunday evening.
Mrs. Bowen lived to a ripe old
age. She was a consistent men,
Der of Red Mountain Baptist
church. She had not been well
since last summer Ewhen she re-
ceiyed afall. She leaves hus-
band, three children and many
relatives and friends who mourn
her death.
Her remains were inferred at
Red Mountain church grave yard
Monday evening.
Mr.. B. P. Bowling and sister,
Miss Corinne spent Sunday and
Monday with Mrs. Sam ii. Jones,
their sister. /
Mr.. Ode Mincey visited his
aunt Mrs. VIII Roberts Saturday
and Sunday.
Quite a nice little crowd. con-
sidering the muddy roads, met
at Red Mountain Baptist church
at which time the young ladies'
and Sun Beam societies met.
Regular monthly services to be
held at Red Mountain church
next Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. w. B. Hampton and fami-
ly have moved to our neighbor-
hood. Their many friends give
them a hearty welcome. & |
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Brutal treatment Of a Father.

Sunday afternoon people living
in Edgemont were shocked 10
to hear cries Of a young girl.
Investigation of the cause of the
cries revealed the fact that Til.
lett Vaughan, known to the
courts on charges of selling
whiskey, perjury. and in fact
most charges that are usually
brought against a man, was bru-
tally beating his daughter, Lille.
Wild reports were circulated af-
ter Vaughan had been arrested
about the result of his brutal
treatment Of his daughter.
The preliminary hearing Mon.
day morning revealed the fact
that the unnatural father had
beaten, kicked and otherwise i'll
used his daughter, and that the
wounds inflicted will take time
to heal. After hearing the evil
dence the mayor bound Vaughan
over 70 the next term Of Durham
superior court In q bond Of $3.50,
which he could not give and he
was locked up in jail.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-01-14
TWO DEATHS At CHAPEL HILL.
The Passing Of a Landmark. Acct.
deniaIIy Shoots Himself.

On the night of Jan. 5, 1908,
another old land mark, Mr..
James Hogan, passed away at his
home about four miles north
west of town, after only a few
days illness. He was in the Goth
year of his age. He was a broth
er of Mark J. Hogan and the
late Daniel Hogan. Deceased
was held in high esteem by all
who knew him. Was a good cit
izen, a consistent member of Or.
ange Nj. Il. church, and lived a
quiet peaceful life. He Joined
the church when quite a young
man and was always true to his
convictions. Seven children sur
vive him. They are: Misses
Caroline, Emoline and Jane Ho-
gan and Mrs. George Riggsbee.
Messrs. William, Edward and A.
]. Hogan, besides a large num-
Der of relatives and friends. The
remains were buried Monday at
2 o'clock at the Hogan family
burying ground.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-01-14

]. B. Lashley. who has been
with the Recorder, has severed
his connection and has no author
ity to receive and receipt for sub
serIplions or advertising.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-01-14
DURHAM SUPERIOR COURT ADJOURNs.
Many Cases Are Continued Herndon's
Bond Fixed at $1,000.

trial Of criminal cases, adjourned
last Saturday afternoon after dis
posing of the cases for the term
either by sentence or continuing
until the May term. The follow,
ing cases were disposed of during
Fridayland Saturday:
Charles Davis, found guilty Of
receiving stolen property Wed.
nesday, was called Friday after.
noon, but the passing of the sen.
tence was passed over until Sat-
urday when he was given four
months on the roads.
James Ray, who is well known
tothe courts as a retailer, was
given a term of eight months in
Jail.
Arthur Goss was acquitted DUR
ing the afternoon Friday for sell
ing whiskey.
J. ]. Moody, injury to person
al property, paid Ed Fuller rs
cents and judgment was sus-
pended upon payment of the
costs. 4
]. o. Black, carrying on a lot
terry, was mol pressed with leave.
This is the case where Mr.. Black
was hauled up on account of cou-
pons he sold with which the pur-
chaser could secure a pair of
shoes for is cents.
Spot Stanford, retailing, mol
pros with leave. Also the cases
against Luther Ray, Robert Love,
and Charley Riley were disposed
Of in the same manner.
Irwin Barbee. charge changed
from burglary to forcible tres
pass, guilty, sentenced to three
months on the roads.
Tom Blackwell, carrying con-
cealed weapon, six months on
the roads.
Buck Addison submitted TO
the charge of retailing, and judg-
ment was suspended on payment
Of costs. He paid the costs and
gave bond in the sum of one hum
dred dollars for his appearance
at the next term of court and
Vernon Lee took the same medi-
cine.
Leroy Charleston. larceny
changed to forcible trespass,
fined $40 and the costs.
Alb Carroll, assault with dead
Iy weapon, continued.
Will Winter, retailing, called
and failed.
Sandy Shepherd, retailing,
continued.
W. 7. Rigsbee, illegal voting, |
under the bond of
$1,000.
]. C. Yates, John Scott, re-
mol pros.
Walter Hobbs, intimidating
witness. doing time on the roads
and the case was mol pressed.
Lacy Wilson, retailing, called
and failed.
Thomas Linthicom, retailing,
Judgment suspended on account
of the time the defendant had
served on the roads.
Charles Hamlet; assault with
deadly weapon upon William
defendant required to
pay plaintiffs doctor bill and
one hundred dollars costs. This
s case Of where night watchman
Hamlet shot William Walker
Early one morning at the Golden
Belt Manufacturing company's
plant.
Robert Brown, larceny, recog-
iized in bond of $l00.
Stedman Conklin, James Ellis. |
lack Abernethy, and Nancy
3ane, retailing, continued.
RHODES HERNDoN ARRESTED.
Wednesday afternoon Solicitor
|. L. Brooks had a capias issued
or the arrest Of w. K. Herndon, |
4
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-01-14
NEWS FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS
Items Of Interest from Various Places as Viewed and Told
by Those on the FeId.-.- Personals.
From TImhsrlaks.

most of his time surveying, is do
ing some work this week neal
the Granville county line.
Some of our neighbors have
been in the clutches Of the griI
for the last week or so.
Miss Ionic Hall, who live:
with her uncle. j. E. Yancey
now has the eczema and DR.. /
]. Coleman, who is attending
her, thinks that she will soon be
relieved.
]. ID. Gates has moved to his
farm which is situated between
Gates and Hurdles Mills.
Some of our young men who
have been down-hearted for a
long time, are now more cheer
full and are endeavoring to re-
new their efforts toward matri-
mony. so look sharp. ladies,
they are coming.
Roper has completed another
$50 yards Of his canal, and il
live | expect to reap some fine
crops oflcorn and hay in the fu-
ture.
Miss Lacy Rogers Of German
Is now on a visit to relatives in
this community.
Some say they feel the effects
Of the panic, while others say
they do not see any Offence.
Cornelius Ashley and wife,
formerly Of Creedmoor, have
moved to this place and our
neighbors are looking for many
Of the boys that left this place
some, two are three years ago. TO
return here as they begin to
realize that this is the land Of
hog and hominy, and this is the
best thing for US.
The following is an outline Of
one Of my sermons, and | shall
in the future endeavor to give
one each month in one Of my
weekly letters: ~
"If any man be in Christ he is
a new creature. I'll Cor. SIT.
|. It is the privilege of any
man TO abide in Christ. The
wise man has this privilege:
a. The wise.
b. The poor.
c. The rich.
d. The hard-hearted. !
e. The tender-hearted.
I. The far-of. i
&. The near by.
b. The decoyed by sin.
II. In what respects are men
new being in Christ. New in
q. Conversation. "~ \
b. Experience.
{. Thought.
d. Deeds.
e. influence.
(. Surroundings.
&. Meditation.
h. Relation to God.
|. Responsibility.
]. Relation to'the world.
k. Relation to the law Of God.
recently heard Of q minister
whose custom it was 30 have
each member Of his family re-
peat q verse from the Bible at
the beginning OF every meal.
One day the five year old son had
been naughty. and was placed at
. little side table by him
self, and when II came time
for his verse he remarked
very solemnly: Thou hast pre-
pared a table before me in the
presence of mine enemies.
People continue TO speak in
praise Of the Recorder in this
section.
E.S. Blalock has completed |
one Of the most beautiful resi-
dences in this section at this
place. And many OF our people |
sss .. tn opini0a Ia. ] man