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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
Murder and Suicide

Herman Rohrer, an aged German
aud his son-ip-law August Lass
lived together on the latters farm
two miles south of North Branch
They didn't agree on the methods of
farming. Monday, Lass was plow-
i"g, Rohrer took exceptions when
he drew new revolver shot Lass
and set fire to his clothing, finding
his body would not burn and des-
troy the evidence of his crime, he
turned the revolver on himself and
ended his own life also. The poor
fellow was no doubt insane.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE
A Special Train Being At Our Service
About Two Hundred Citizens OF
Extra Went To Atlantic

BY vote of two to one the debaters
of the Extra High School lost the de-
cision in the debate given Friday
night at the Methodist Church in At
lantic.
The question was Resolved that
the Federal Government should have
exclusive control of all corporations
doing an Interstate business, constitu-
tionality granted. Frank Hartman,
We're Ringle and George Golfer for
Atlantic defended the Affirmative and
Frank Hall, James Rendleman and
Charles Ide of Extra defended the
Negative. Each speaker occupied fiji
teen minutes in the opening argument
and each was given five minutes for
rebuttal.
The judges were w. E. Brinkerhof
of Extra, T. B. Swan of Atlantic and
r. NJ. Lampman of Walnut. 7. c.
Whitmore of Atlantic presided.
A special train took $50 eager sup
porters. The Extra band accompan-
led the crowd and aroused great en-
tuusiasm.
The judges decided two to one in
favor of Atlantic but wecertainly have
no reason to feel discouraged rather
very proud of our boys. They put up
good argument and delivered it
we'll. In the previous debate Exira's
same three talented boys won the
question from Atlantic by unanimous
vote, Dut lost by the narrow margin
of one to two Friday last. Snrely the
parents of our young men ought to be
proud Of their effort and encourage
them to further utility. The teach
ers and all whogave them their train
Ing for this occasion deserve commen-
dation. Our school under the able
leadership os Preceptress Helen Car
con is success.
Another thing Extra is to be COM
mended upon is the fact that she can
take defeat. Nearly two hundred peo-
pie from here but not one to be
ashamed of. We should certainly be
congratulated thatwe can take such q
crowd away from home and tho de-
feated returned with every feather
flying
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
Chinamen are great imitators.

Chiaamen ars great imitators. A
Chinese cook was being taught to
make sponge cake. He and his tea
cher were ignorant of the language
of the other and the lesson was gi-
ven by showing" He watched while
she broke the eggs one after another
into the bowl prepared for them.
The fifth egg was bad and with a
look of disgust the teacher threw it
in the sink Always afterward when
the chinaman made a cake of that
kind he threw the fifth egg in the
sink with a grimace initiating his
teachers look of disgust.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Gov. Carroll has signed the new
cigarette law, and it is now in full
force and effect. 1t prohibits the
smoking of cigarettes by boys un-
der 2l years of age, upon pain of ar
rest and imprisonment. 1t is one of
the most drastic acts of the thirty
third general assembly. but is none
too strict in its purpose to prevent
the rising generation from becom-
ing cigarettes fiends. EN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Say, Mister said the small boy.
breathlessly, take down this order
quick; I've got to go to school. Two
pounds coffee, at IS cents; 81 pounds
sugar at Z cents; 6 boxes of cocoa at
26 cents; ? dozen eggs at 30 cents,
and pounds butter at 40 cents.
How much does it come to?'
-Four dollars and eighty three
cents, my little man. What address,
please? said the grocer.
Gee! Thanks. That was the only
sum couldn't do said the school
boy as he made his escape.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
High School Ball Game

A fast and furious game of ball
was played here between our high
school boys and pleasant bunch
ofyoung gentleman from Anita. AT
the start our boys made our blood
bubble with joy, in the thought
that although our team were so
young and SO small in comparison
to the Anita men that we were just
piling up the scores, and should
that gait continue; well! who can
tell what would have happened. As
final the score stood II for Anita
4 for Extra. Come again, Anita.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Since the great earthquake in Si-
cily last December scarcely day
has passed without shocks. Some
have been strong enough to destroy
buildings and tottering walls, have
been overthrown but there has been
no loss of life since the shocks
which destroyed Messina.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
DEAD

Mr.. Anton kiholm residing seven
miles southeast of Extra died one
day last week after short illness
of typhoid fever. Interment took
place at the Oak Hill cemetery west
of Brayton. Mr. Kiholm was good
citizen and his death is greatly re-
GREETED in the community where he
resided.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
Cemetery

All persons interested in the care
OF our city ofthe dead" are reques-
ted to meet at the First National
Bank Saturday evening at 500 p
III. when the necessary committees
will be designated to prepare it tor
Memorial Day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

In Toxic, Japan, between 2000
and 5000 rats are killed and exam
ined every day, in the search for a
possible plague infection.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Queen Victoria slept, winter and
summer, in room without a fire
She had her windows open, too, and
a shivering maid of honor read her
to sleep.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

They tell me that your daughter
sings with great expression
Greatest expression you ever saw.
Her own mother can't recognize her
face when she's singing,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Galloway cattle are being raised
in Alaska, their hides being consi-
dered equal to bear skins for beauty
and service.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

The King of Spain sleeps on a
hard, perfectly flat bed, without pill
lows or bolster He is a great dan
dy and this is to prevent him from
getting round shouldered.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

The Sunday school lesson was the
story of Joseph. When Donald
came home he was asked what he
had learned Oh he said, it was
about boy, and his brothers took
him and put him in hole in the
ground and then they killed ano-
ther boy, and took the nrst boys coat
and dipped it in the blood of this
boy, and ,
oh, no, Donald, not another boy
interrupted his sister.
1T was, too,' he insisted. Then he
added, The teacher said kid, but /
don't use words like that"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

The better grades of Meaiterra.
nean coral sell at wholesale in the
crude state as high as two hundred
dollars per pound.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

DR.. Newton was called from Chica
go to Atlantic last week on account
of the death of his brother-in law
w. A. Hamler and later came to
Extra, his home, on days visit
his wife rema aiming in Atlantic until
his return there
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

That man is made of royal stuff
Who now and then unbends;
Forgets his troubles long enough
To listen to friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
Keep steady, boy,
There's much of JOY
And pleasantness awaits you;
Let in the sun,
It's ten to one
It's just yourself who hates you

Daring Reosevelt's occupation of
the White House he created % re-
servations for the protection of ma
tive birds Game wardens will soon
be placed in charge Of these bird ha-
vens, and officials of the reclamation
service will assist in policing them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
A Long Needed Publication Law

A new law which,goes into effect,
July 4th, makes it obligatory on CT.
ties and towns incorporated in the
state to publish council aud town
bo--rd proceedings. This law, there
fore, applies to all cities and incor-
porated towns. "Where there are
two or more papers published in a
town, then the notices must be pub
lished IN two or more, but where
there is only cne paper published
then 1T must be published therin.
Where no paper is published the
proceedings in abbreviated form
nust be posted in two or more pub
lie places. The compensation to be
allowed each paper shall not ex-
ceed one third of the legal rate al.
lowed papers by the statute for the
publication of legal notices.
Hess Poultry Panacea is the best
conditioner and egg producer on
. Il u L
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

The Harlan Bauk has moved tenn
porarily into the Stutsman build
ing one door south where business
will be conducted until the new
bank is built Harlan Tribune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

The new cigarette bill has been
signed by Governor Carroll and is
now in full force. 1t prohibits the
smoking of cigarettes by boys under
twenty years of age under pain of
imprisonment.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

The automobile is in general use
in Tasmania, an island beyond Aus.
tralia, in the southern seas.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Bring me dozen fried oysters
said the guest glane;ng over the bill
of fare.
The colored waiter hesitated, rs
very sorry, sab, but we's out of all
shellfsh 'ceptain aigs,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Doctor, when you have bad
cold what do you do?' said Mrs.
Lane. -
why, I blow my uose and cough
said the doctor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

On the high Grand Plateau of
Bolivia, electrical storms are of al
most daily occurrence Just before
the rainy season they are especially
severe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

What have you got that string
around your finger for?'
My wife put it there to remind
me to mail letter
And dia you remembers'
Ne; she forgot to give it to me-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
There are 25 telegraph companies
in the United States.
In Persia, laughter is considered
undignifed and effeminate.

In Lebanon county, Penn. single
body of iron ore has been mined al
most without interruption since 174O
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Miss Laura Hawk returned from
Des Moines Tuesday after taking a
thorough course in music.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Out of $50 women who have gra-
duated at the Manchester, Universi-
ty, only 81 have married.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mr.. III. p Hansen went TO ColfaX
Friday returning with his wife
Tuesday. She had an operation
performed on the tonsils of the
throat while there from which she
is Just recovering.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mr.. Peter Tharnish still lies in a
critical condition with no change
for either better or worse.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Frank Gearheart and cousin Jas.
Gearheart of Oakfield were visiting
in Extra yesterday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mr.. Daniel Peterms sn, the 81 year
old father of ]. w. Peterman ar
rived here Tuesday from his home
at Volga City on an extended visit
with his son and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Albert Wieland was business
visitor in Carroll the latter part of
last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Rugs to beat and paint to sling;
Housekeepers know that this is
spring.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Freight csrs were driven thirty
five miles, Or from Loup City to Am
herst Nebraska last week by the
high wind. Not only is the stock
watered" but the motive power OF
that company, is winded
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

During the last fifty years Japan
has recorded twenty seven thousand
earthquakes
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. AL Andrews of Oma-
ha arrived here Tuesday and we
understand will again take up their
residence among US.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Tom McClain is having some
trouble with one of his hands which
was hurt one day last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Henry Reilander has been visit
ing friends in Carroll and is now
vieitiag his sister in the northeast
part of the state.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
Mrs. DR.. Riley was an Atlantic
caller Friday night.
Mrs. Gault and Mrs. Oldaker were
Atlantic visitors yesterday.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Bell visited
Anita friends few days ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Two men looked out through prison
bars,
Ore saw mud and the other saw stars
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

On May 22nd, a dance will be given
in Elk Horn. All are cordially invit-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
!; Sense and Nonsense /;
) From Our Exchanges )

A hotel thirty one stories high il
being built in New York.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Rodney Martin returned to Ans
ley Nebr. last week. His wife will
follow later on.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Cuba has increased in population
about one third since the Spanish
war.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mrs. Thomas returned from visit.
ing her daughter in Adair County
last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mrs. Wesley Stetzel and child re-
siding on Rural Route ] Audubon
visited at the w. j. Lancelot home
between trains Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Charley Patty bored for and found
splendid body of living water on
the Mrs. Belle Crane property last
week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

A lot of people tell me jokes,
That I have heard.
I listen to the woes of folks
That seem absurd.
| cannot always get away
And people bore me every day.
Perhaps I retail jokes to those
Who think chem stale
Perhaps some people think my
woes
A tiresome tale.
I never thought oss i 5sfcre
But maybe I'm dresdful bore.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Miss Clara Hamlin of Omaha ar
rived bere Tuesday to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Kreamer and hus-
Land.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Miss Lou Knox visited with At
lantlc friends Friday night after at
tending the debate.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Miss Nora Olsen Of Hamlin called
on her sister Mrs. Jacob Jacobsen
Thursday and Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

An accident to the corn shelters
prevented the Rothschilds Grain
Company from finishing their
Smelling last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mr.. Amiel Johnson of Chicago is
visiting his brother Oscar who re
sides south of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mrs. Stranger and youngest son
visited relatives in Atlantic Friday
and Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Randall Hunter was visiting
friends in Extra Saturday. At pre-
sent he is troubled with his eyes
causing him to wear blue goggles.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. j. 81. johnson of
near Casey attended the funeral of
their nephew west of town last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13
At A Meeting
Of The Business Men Tuesday Eve
ming Held in The First National
Bank In Extra

Chas. Hunt was elected man
ager of the Base Ball Team for the
year 1909, Ralph Hawk Secretary
and John Knox Treasurer. The club
will be re-organized and put on
basis.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mrs. Fred Baier of southeast Gree
ley is visiting her son Herman and
her daughter Mrs. Lou Posspel at
Watkins La.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

j. 81. Bell is having cement walks
aid around his residence this week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

You make no mistake when you
place your order with the Will
kin's Monument Works of Atlantic.
No agents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mr.. Levi Parrot residing miles
south of town was trausacting bust :
ness Saturday in Extra. He has
been ill good part of the winter
and oblidged to keep indoors most
of that time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mrs. Nell Hubbel of Atlantic Wis
ited part of this week with her pa
rants, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Hawk ar
riving Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Alex Scott, the Bear Grove real
estate man was an Extra visitor
the past week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Every mortal gets to rusting
Tied too fast to business cares
There are times of stress and
burden
In most any mans affairs;
There are times when little trou-
bles
Seom to larger issues grow;
That's the time to cease your fret
ting
And take in some sprightly
show.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Shrauger, Johnson and Nelson
have purchased the neck yoke and
appliances belonging from the man
ufacturing Co. of Atlantic and ad--
ded that industry to their business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Ice cream is on the market but
has received rather chilly receipt
ion 80 far in May.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

MIR. John Oliver of Audubon, for
years foreman on the Stuart ranch
made business visit to this town
Saturday mis- first visit for over 20
years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mrs. e. A. Tilley and son Earl
started today for Bowbridge, South
Dakota, where Mr.. Tilley is now To-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

The Danish Ladies' Aid met with
Mrs. Andrew Larsen last Thursday
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Henry Benton of North Branch
returned from Chicago Friday after
marketing cattle.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mr.. Bell of Nebraska relative OF
the Rich Brothers north of town
was visiting them last week and
showing up the auto business to
some of the farmers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Holland is our best customer in
copper and second best in flour.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

The Christian Ladies will have an
exchange at the E. D. Cotton store
this coming Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Johnny Jones resolved that he
No longer home should stay,
Abused by all the family,
AS he had been that day.
His mother Don't had SAID and said
His father, mean had raped his head
The cook refused him gingerbread
And he would run away!
He d go to war, or sail the main,
CIR join circus show,
The folks behind might cry in vain
He'd gloat upon their Woe
But when at night he heard them
state
Fried chicken was the breakfast plate
He thought perhaps he'd better wait
And SO he didn't go.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

The abscess on the neck of Mr..
Fowler which caused him much
suffering this winter again broke
out and Uncle William suffers ac-
cordingly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

e. G. Conrad the veteran shoe
dealer since "a, of Atlantic died at
his home one day last week in his
18th year. The funeral was held on
FRIDAY,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

There will be Box Social at the
Christian Church parsonage Friday
evening May 18th. All come out.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

A newspaper woman visited tie
office of a business man. Upon liz
quiry she learned that he was out.
"Can you tell me whsn he will be
imp she asked.
Really l haven't an idea drawled
tie clerk
We'll, l mast say you look It,
said the newspaper woman as she
turned to go.
When | awoke at an early morn
| heard robin sing,
And every note his sweet throat
made
Said Spring! Spring! Spring!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

MIR. j. P. Lair was taken with a
partial paralysis of the right arm
and leg last Sunday and is at pre-
sent confined to his home. His nu
merous friends hope he may soon
be returned to his normal state.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

DR.. Riley and dentist Oldaker re-
turned from Des Moines this morn
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mr.. A. A. Seibert has been ap-
pointed assistant Town Marshal for
Saturday night duty and holiday
events, his duties keeping him out
until II o clock.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Lawn Mowers sharpened at Walk
sr's. If
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Gerald Hensley was taken sud-
denly i'll yesterday, his sym ptoms
this morning indicating typhoid
fever.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mrs. L. v. Delahoyde has rented
her residence to a. q. Andrews and
will visit her farm in Arkansas and
then will go east on an extended
Wait
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-13

Mrs' Conkling went to Des Moines
Wednesday to lay in a new supply
of the very latest in Ladies Head
gear.