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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
ROBERT OLIPHANT

Came from Tennessee and lived
for time with Judge Harris. He
was Corporal in Co. b, 4th Iowa In
fantry Vols, Married, 1865, Mrs Mar
garet, widow of Washington Harrison,
who was a dau. of Mrs. Louann Bailey,
and came here with her mothers fam
lily from Jasper county, Iowa. Mr..
Oliphant was a stage driver several
years. Afterwards settled on the farm
OF his mother-in-law, Mrs. Bailey, i'm
section IA, Extra township, which was
later inherited by Mrs. Oliphant. For
many years they lived in the old
school house building in Extra, now
owned by j. j. Dimick. They moved
to Atlantic in 1907.
Child:
Ellis, m. Mrs. Jennie Sturgeon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
The KINCAIDs

Mrs. Jane A. Kincaid and family
came here from Cass County. They
had lived on what was afterwards
known for many years as the Howard
place, where her husband died They
were here in the early part of the
year 1863 and settled in the Big Grove
on Section Ii near the g. n. Jones
place, which she sold the same yeal
to her son, Alex. The same man who
was with John jenkins when the bean
were killed at "Towhead. The fam
lily afterwards lived on the place where
Owen Idc lives. Mrs. Kincaid and
some of her children went to Colorado
before the civil war, returned here
for a short time, sold her property and
went to the Indian Territory, Texas,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
FRANKLIN HOBBS

Came alone in fall of 1866. He and
his family came back the following
year from North Brookfeld, Mass.
They rented the Urbane Herrick farm
now owned by w. B. Temple for two
years. His wife was Mercy Gilbert
Bush, drughter of Dea. Lyman Bush.
In 1857 he built a house on the east
side Of Block IL, Extra, one of the ear.
lest dwellings in town which he sold
to Deacon Bush the following year
The old house is still standing. He
was a farmer, and owned severa
pieces of land in Audubon County.
They moved from the County many
years ago. Mr.. Hobbs is dead Mrs
Hobbs occasionally visits here
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
Hon. WILLIAM WALKER

Came here, single man, from Niles.
Michigan, with his brothers-in-la law.
Norman Archer and Richard NJ. Lew
is. The latter did not come here di-
rect from Missouri, as heretofore
stated, but had returned to Michigan
in the fall of 1854, when his brothers
came here.
Mr. Walker was the son of Joseph
and Catharine (Sheridan) Walker, b.
in Huron county, Ohio, March 2, 1884.
His father was an Englishman, who
had been a British soldier and it is
claimed he served under the Duke of
Wellington at Waterloo. He came to
America when a young man. His
mother was a native of Ireland and
came to America child. His grand
father Walker served as a British
soldier in the American Revolution.
and surrendered with Lord Cornwall
lis Army at Yorktown.
| Mr.. Walker was extensively engaged
in farming and a prosperous man. For
many years he lived where his son-in-
law, James d. Barhan, now resides,
Married Feb, 1857, Nancy Jane, dau.
of William III. III. and Eliza (Watson)
| Bowen. In later life he was the lead
| ing merchant in Extra. Republican.
and cast his initial vote for John G.
Fremont in 1856. He held various
| township offices, town clerk, trustee,
and school treasurer. Representative
in Iowa Legislature, 1SSS-90. At his
/ death he owned farm of 1900 acres,
which was distributed to his children.
He began life with small means and
| by constant industry and attention to
business became one of our leading
citizens. Member of Exodus Lodge
344, A. F. & A. M. He died, Extra,
Nov. I, 1899. Mrs. Walker died Feb.s
1894.
Children:
John Edgar, IN. Ida Van Slyke.
Laura, m, James u. Barhan.
Ulysses Schuyler, m. Louisa Marsh
Lulu May, IN. James b. Rendleman.
Olive Marie, m. Ralph ID. Hawks.
Eva Jane, m Charles w. jenkins.
Jay Grant, IN. Jessie Pratt and Bessie
Cutler.
CONTINUED Next Week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
OLIVER SMITH

Came here from Indiana. He was
cousin to Nathaniel Hamlin; mar
ried Jane, dau. of Miles Beers. Farm
er. Had good farm in section Is,
Audubon township: afterwards owned
the place where Owen Ide now lives;
still later he lived ON the corner oppo-
site where w. III. Bowman now lives,
south of Extra. He has survived his
wife: is retired from business and
lives mostly in California. No issue.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
Rev. RICHARD COLLINS MEEk

He was born in Kentucky, from
whence he went to Wayne County,
Indiana, where he was educated,
taught school and entered the minis
try in the Methodist Church. He
preached in Indiana until 1888, then
went to Niles, Mich, and preached in
northern Indiana and Michigan until
1850. When the Methodist Church
divided he went with the southern
branch, and was in Holt County. Mis-
souri, until he came to Audubon coun-
ty in the early part of the year 1890.
His first home here was purchased
from Walter j. Jardine, a log cabin
on the land now owned by the Bint
ners in Section 81, Extra township, /
think. He entered and purchased Sc
veral hundred acres of land in Extra
township, east of the Big Grove. The
town of Dayton was laid out and
plated on his land And altho a
member of the NJ. e. Church south,
he was interested in church affairs,
while he lived here. He was a strong
democrat, went south and was in
Kansas at an Indian Mission school
during the war, but returned to Aud
ubon County in the fall OF 1865, and
with short absence lived here until
his death. His wife was Eliza Tat
man, better known as "Aunty Meek. F"
They had no issue. But a niece,
| Margaret Wilson lived with them at
one time. Mrs. Meek was homeo-
pathic physician, but not general
practitioner. He waSa man of consi-
derable ability and more than an or
binary preacher. After his death
| there was considerable controversy
over his estate, large portion OF
which he attempted to give to the
church and for similar purposes. His
ample estate was exhausted before
the death of Mrs Meek, who survived
him many years. In early times there
was Bee Just across the County line
south of Billiards. timber to put up f;
i log cabin, and there was plenty o.
whisky on hand While the men were
at that job they espied Mr.. Meek APP
preaching. The crowd were feeling
merry and proposed to play practi
cal joke on him. So when he came
near, one of the men offered him {
bottle of whisky and invited him tt
drink, knowing that he was opposed
! to tipping. But he reached out his
II hand with a smile and took the prof
fered treat, renlarking: "Yes, Mrs
Meek has been wanting some whisk,
to make Campfire and will be pleased
to have it, thank you, and put the
bottle in his pocket and went his wa,
The boys always claimed that the joll
was on the joker that time and oftel
laughed over the affair. He Dough
the old schoolhouse at Extra, whicl
was converted into a dwelling am
lived there at one time. The sam,
where Robert j. Oliphant lived man
years, now owned 10y j. j. Dimick. ii
died on his farm about 1854
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
HENRY kINcAlD

Married Mary Il. Smith. He settled
on the place where Owen Idle lives
which he traded to Joshua A. Pear
for the saw mill at Oakfeld, anC
which he conducted several years
During that period he built a dwell
ling and resided on the west side OF
the road in the north part of Oakfeld
He sold out aud went to Texas in the
sos.
Children: Edward, Otis and Others
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
GREAT BARGAIN
100 Acres Fenced Hog Tight at Only
S65. Small Payment Down,
Long Time on Balance

$50 at $50, all ia blue grass pas
ture, fenced hog tight, email set
improvements, splendid water
system, windmill, etc, J mile from
school, land lays fairly well,
bargain. Incumbrance $500 at S
per cent; carry back for $500 more
$1,000 down or if 500 is paid, note o.
balance till March. Enquire at
Journal office, Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08

Pain can be easily and quickly stop
ped Pink Pain Tablcts-Dr. Shops
stop headache womanly pains, any
pains, anywhere, in 20 minutes sure.
Formula on the sc box Ask your drug
gist or doctor ablu this formula lit s.
fine. Sold by all dealers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
CONTINUED Next Week. J

If people with SYMPTOMS of kidney or
bladder trouble could realize their dam
ger they would without loss of time COM
mence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy
This great remedy stops the pain and
Irregularities. strengthens and builds up
these organs and there is no danger Of.
Bright's disease or other serious disorder.
Do not disregard the early symptoms.
Nick Doffing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
GEORGE w. TYLER

Lived on the Mountz place where
Smith Burton now lives. Had wife
and two children. They left the
county about 1861.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
WILLIAM WIGGINs

Settled on the old Leonard Early
place in section 10, Extra township
Had a wife and sons Nathaniel and
Charles. He soon moved from the
county.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
zELOTEs A. PHELPS

Was a single man: was agent for the
Western Stage Company, and lived
where j. ID. Barhan now lives. He
left the county about 1858.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
ALEX HIGH

Came with the Kincaids. He was a
one-armed man, a peddler and built a
small cabin in Oaktield among the
early buildings, but resided here only
a short time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
THOMAS ROLAND

Married Malvina Lewis and lived at
Oaktield or vicinity. They separated
and he left the county about 1859.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
or that part of the country.
Children:

Alex, had wife Nancy. Left the coun-
ty before the war.
George; went to Indiana, about 1856.
Henry, see below.
Elizabeth, IN. A. NJ. Graves.
Martha, went with her mother.
Eugene, went with his mother.
Latham, went with his mother.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
HOMER PHELPS

Was unmarried and lived with Zelo-
ties; moved to Guthrie county.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-03
STAGE TIDAL WAVES
Hoo Nine 4re Produced at the Lon
don HippodrOme.

y sensational theatrical spectacle is being pro-
duced at the London Hippodrome under III. title
OF ''T'he Sands OF Dee" Of which the pinnacle ia
the breaking OF a series of nine huge tidal waves
across the stage The rollers wash with terrific
force, sending the spray thirty feet into the
air with long mufied roar.
Inc stage extends forward OF the proscenium
arch in the form of arena, the seating accom-
modations being disposed circuary around this pro
lection typical seaside resort in the height OF
the season is represented The stage and arena
constitute stretch of the rock strewn sands ex-
posed by the receding tide depicted on the back
cloth In the centre OF the stage is crude notice
warning the visitor of the time when the tide will
turn.
In the eliminating point OF the dramatic storm
the heroine is gagged and bound TO the tide warn
ing board TO be drowned by the rising tide. AZ
the crucial moment the first wave breaks over the
scene catching the escaping villain in Its embraced
Eight succeeding waves sweep all before them,
The heroine is OF course. duly by the hero
just when the water has reached her shoulders
ter rescuer reaches her on the back OF a SWIM
ming horse. The whole incident lasts about ninety
seconds in which short interval less than forty
five tons Of water projected into the arena No
sign OF the water is seen by the spectators until
the first is actually breaking
The methods by which the ars produced
however, Is very simple, though IL involved pro-
Ionged experiments for the purpose OF evolving
what may be termed a perfect wavs which should
Behind the backcloth up in the flies. seventy-nine
feet above the stage. carried three largo
angular water tanks of special design. They are
built Of teahwood strongly bound with iron heavily
lined with lead TO prevent leakage and supported
on steel girders. These tanks fed from a high
pressure main the arrangement being such that al
though the contents OF the tank may be discharged
soldly, the tank may refill in two three seconds
The outlet from the tank has an area approx
mate!y one-third OF the floor az tho tank Tho
tank may be emptied Just II It's whole bottom
were suddenly removed When closed the mouth
OF this outlet resembles inverted apex built
upon lever system, with the result that when
outside pressure is applied upon the levers the
closed members forming the apex swing instantly
open their full extremity.
Immediately beneath the outlet from the overhead
tanks upon the stage e built what is called a
ware producing board This is mounted about
one foot above the level OF the stage and the
most substantial construction. III order TO with
stand the tremendous vibration arising from the
New-York tribune., 1909-01-03
cALAsRIAN VILLAGE AFTER THE

charts showing permissible mixtures OF the races
to produce equilibrium between the sexes as ven
individual qualities
While the birth rate of immigrants TO TINS
country IS reduced in the second generation II
continues to surpass that OF the Older American
stock and Prof. Ripley holds that relative suo-
mergence Of the domestic Anglo-Saxon STOCK Is
strongly indicated for the future" After all
he says, the races of men differ only In their oe-
gree OF physical and mental evolution, ana inc
best hope of the submerged Anglo-Saxon Is tha'
the torch of his civilization and ideals may con-
tinue to guide the feet OF his racial successors
DR.. Franz Boas. professor OF anthropolosy IN
Columbia University, believes that II is too early
70 predict the future the basis or present
knowledge. There is no evidence, he says that
the mixing Of two races gives new type II
produces mere variation and reyersion The oat"
of biology as to plants and lower animals are
insufficient In estimating the effects or huilai
crossing The human problem IS inhniteiy COM
plex and il has only begun to be studied Within
half a dozen years by German sciehtists anu an
English group led by Francis Cation Tue eA-
ponent of eugenIcs. The European races nave
been mixed since the time Of Cesar and IN tnis
country there has been amalgamation OF many
peoples from tho beginning. The essential feas-
urs Of the American mixing fs=SAx se*I Aa'sa
New-York tribune., 1909-01-03

are thrown into the melting pot in America the
result may be a startling reversion ito the priIni-
tive type of European-a brunette. with olack
hair and ewes and a swarthy skin. The red-halred
Irish and the dark italian, the blond Scandinavian
and the raven locked Spanard may all lose their
identify In the brunette amalgam 1t is well
known biological law that the crossing or highly
evolved varieties of plants and animals tends to
cause reversion the original stock. ana 'the
greater the diversion between the crossed Varle-
ties the more powerful does the reverstonary ten
dencv become" AS examples are given the re-
version of sheep the primary dark type, ana
the lansing OF highly bred pigeons 10 primitive
ancestor the wild bue-rOck pigeon Blending On
the vegetable world also tends to the disappear
snce of the more recently acquired characteristics
and the enlergence of ancestral features. An I'M
portant and benefcent effect of human crossing ls'
according 10 W'esternaTck, lie Increase or the fe-
male birthrate. Al present the worlds ratio OF
births is 105 boys to 100 girls, which obviously
doau.s large proportion of mankind To a lament
able bachelorhood. The mixing OF varied STOCKS
E-i restore the equilibrium and deprive tachelors
o- their last excuse remain unwed Certain
mixtures indeed, as French halfbreed. mulatto and
Jewish seem TO produce overplus OF girls. IL
,s Imaginable that II paternal state ever regc-
Iates marriage thoroughly there VAL De fss2es
New-York tribune., 1909-01-03
SHOCK COMING FOR TAMMANY.

One Of the hardest blows ever dealt the powers
OF Tammany Hall by the state authorities Is ex-
pected TO come from Albany soon as the lesfs-
lative session begins. The Hughes administration.
II IS reported is preparing to crush the scheme OF
a band OF Tammany leaders to override the com
nunities Of the in defiance OF the Public Ser
vice Commissioners. This band is already begin
ming 20 invade the streets of upstate towns with
poles wires and trenches without asking the con-
sent Of the local officials OF the commissioners
The charter for the socalled economic" power
and construction company, under which this Tam
many band IL to-day claiming in the courts its right
to defy home rule and commission supervision. was
granted fifteen years and has been protected by
Tammany powers against revision ever since; but
now it is to be presented to the Legislature for
serious consideration, amendment and curtaiment
II Tammany Hall succeeds IN blocking the consid-
GRAFTON and amendment OF this pet charter OF its
leaders when the legislators meet next week it Is
will be safe from the encroachments OF this eco
nomic" gang, armed with what they boast Is a
free license to up and deface street in the
plants. BY condemnation proceedings and forcbIe
land In ali the Empire State be seized for their
uses
That these plans OF the Tammany ring will be
speedily stopped when the people OF the state real
ize their menace to home rule is to-day predicted
IN this city. where the scheme has been known for
some months. Whatever force the Murphy men
from New York city may muster at Albany to pro-
tect this economic free franchise grab will be
overwhelmingly overthrown. II is believed. by the
representatives OF many other communities in the
New-York tribune., 1909-01-03

in its path. q TO SAVE the stage and wings from
inundation. As Il is the whole OF the water Is
thrown into tho arena
Scarcely has the first broken when the
second rolls out. followed by successive breakers.
until the full nine IN all have travelled across the
Arena. About five six seconds elapse between
each When viewed from the centre OF the
auditorium a very realistic impression OF series
OF rollers breaking and falling tumultuousy over
another IS presented Each wave contains a
solid mass Of five tons OF water. making ty-hve
in all thrown through the prOscenIum opening
at a total cost OF $500 for the water alone.
The falling mass, might naturally be supposed
strikes the waye-forming board with tremendous
force. and retains considerable power In its sweep
the stage rendering the task OF the villain
who is caught in its tolls, to maintain his footing
upon the rocks easy matter. The crash attend
ing the falling water striking the forming board
sufffces to produce the muffied roar accompanying
rollers breaking upon The seashore.
In order that the stage cloth behind which the
water falls may remain absolutely duiescent and
steady throughout the whole operation Il Is spe-
cially weighted to over one and one-qusrter tons.
requiring special mechanism for its operation alone
The water filing The is subsequently released
and escapes into the public sewers. that fresh
supply Is used in each performance-Scientifc
American.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-03
A MARKET FOR OLD HATS.

Tbs group of islands known as the Nicobars.
about hundred and fifty miles south Of the
Andamsns has been but little explored, though
the manners and customs OF the Inhabitants offer
very interesting peculiarites to the ethnologists
One of the most noticeable Of these, and one
which seriously affects the trade Of the Islands, Is
the passion for old hats. which. without exception.
pervades the whole framework Of society. No one
is exempt from It. Young AZ DID, chief and sub
ject alike endeavof TO oItvSe one another in the
singularity OF shape less than in the number
OF old hats they acquire during their lifetime
On fine morning at the NcObars it is no un-
usual thing to the surface Of the ocean in the
vicinity OF the islands dotted with canoes.
in each Of which the noble savage. with nothing
but the conventional slip OF cloth and tall
white hat. with a black band, may be watched
catching fish for his daily meal Second hand hats
IN most request, ones being looked upon
with suspicion and disfavor. This curious passion
Is well known that traders from Calcutta make
annual excursions TO the Nicobars with cargoes Of
old hats which they barter for cOcOanuts. the only
product Of these isiands-Tit-Bits.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-03

MIS- willard A Young. OF New York, has taken
apartments at the Marlborough -Blenheim for an
extended stay
MI. ana Mrs. James A. Walton and their daush-
ter Miss Rose Walton. Of New York are also
visitors at the Marlborough BIenheirn
MI ana Mrs John F. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs
Clafies !" Thomas, OF New York, taken
apartments at Raddon Hall for an extended stay
Ar and Mrs W Z. Woodford Of New York hsvs
taken apartments at the Hotel Dennis for long
stay
Dr. William Bryan is enjoying an outing here
lie is AZ the Hotel Pennhurst.
Mr. and Mrs J. A. Carter and w Stetson Boil
Ton. or New York, are spending the early part Of
January at the Seaside House
Mrs W. Neason and her two attractive dsuFh-
tiers. OF New York, spending fortnight at the
Monticello
MIS- A e Terhune. Of New York, Is among the
January visitors at the HoIrnhurst
Dr- and Mrs. r. II. Porter and Mr. and Mrs
Arthur Spalding, Of New York, are spending the
weekend at the Chalfonte
Mr.. and MTs. H. J. Leasing OF New York are
tJoying weeks outing at the Rudolf
Nj. and Mrs ]. Fl. Walters, OF New York have
taken suite at the St Charles and will be IN At
lantie City for the remainder OF the winter
New-York tribune., 1909-01-03
PEASANTS LIVE In
CONSTANT TERROR
FOUR DEATH DEALING
EARTHQUAKES.
Calabria Not Yet Recovered fr0n
Effects of Disaster and DeUGsta-
ton of 1906.

The word "terremotO' (sarth movemenO is I'd
the vocabulary OF every Sician and Cslabrian
living between H,tna and Vesuvius. In the cOurss
Of the last hundred years Italy has been shaken
more than twenty-seven thousand times. and holds
the record, far as is known Within the spac5
of four the rugged southern section OF Italy
has been visited four times by death dealing con-
vulsOns OF the earth Three times Calebria has
been afflicted by earthquakes. with losses OF Hfs-
on April s. 1906, i've hundred OF the and woue1
who dig their gardens the foot OF the soft greens
slopes OF Vesuvus paid toll for the privilege Theses
Nliterate and supersttious people have living mem
ories OF the horrors which follow in the train %
Mother Earth's adjustments OF her contour. Is
need visible reminders OF these previous visia@
ons they may be found in the shscks covered with
black building paper erected IN the stricken villages
OF Calabria by the Italian government after this
last "terremoto-" The poverty stricken people who
were robbed Of their miserable homes IN 1875
still occupying the temporary novels erected for
their comfort three years ago when fresh evidences
last week OF the uncertainty OF the earth's criSs
oh 10 artfo rfOCt-
New-York tribune., 1909-01-03

forming board and hangs practically in line with
the front edge OF the board The backcioth depicts
a sea scene. That part Of the inner face OF the
wave forming board which would consequently be
visible 10 the audience is embellished with waves
executed in waterproof paint. so that the pacKcoh
appears to fall continuously from top TO bottom OF
the stage When the water, IN falling. sWIrIs
around the wave-formlng board and Is impeled on
TO the stage II passes beneath the lower edge OF
the backcloth solid sheet II was IN the correct
design Of this wave-producing board that the
or.atast difficulty was experienced. The prime OBJ
ect sought after was the projection Of solid roll
OF water over the stage without any spashng until
II breaks in the same manner as an ocean wave
At the same time it imperstiV that the course
-, 80 water should b, TO a certain extent directed