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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
A Pioneer Passes Away

Concerning the death of Alexander
McGaffin, father of Samuel McGatfin,
we reprint the following from Atlantic
News: AT about four o'clock on the
morning of Thursday, October ii, 1909.
Alexander McGafiin, q resident of this
county since 1873 and one of the most
respected citizens, passed away at his
home in Benton township, Cass county,
Iowa Death came after an illness of
about a months duration, and was not
unexpected by the family and friends
who knew for s0ne days it was but the
matter of time Mr.. McGatfin was born
in County Down, Ireland March %. 1925,
being the son of Andrew and Sarah
MCDole- McGatiin, natives of the same
county. His parents died on the farm
where he was born and where he remain
ed until he was twenty years of age
In 1850 he left his native country and
came to the United States. and 1873 he
c lme to this county and purchased Il
farm i'll Benton township on which he
had lived ever since. A year after com
ing here he was married second time
to the wife who survives him and who
! was formerly Eliza Wishart, anative of
: otland. who came To this country with
her father, the late Andrew WishaIt,
and settled here in 1873. To this union
five children were born, namely: Mrs
Annie Stoner. wife Of Edward Stoner;
Mrs Helms. wife of Wesley Helms: and
Alexander Mc(iaffin, the latter of whom
lives at home, and the others in this
near vicinity. One child having died.
Mr. Alexander McGaffin $ first marriage
was to Mary j. Boutwell,, who died in
Colorado. The children from this union
who survive are Samuel McGatfin, of
Extra, Iowa, member Of the Board of
Supervisors upin Audubon county; Andy
Mctfatfih. at Corning, Iowa; Mrs Mary
Beach. i'll Chamberlain, South Dakota;
Mrs. Sarah Madison, at Denver, out in
Colorado; one step-taughter, Mrs. John
Snyder, lives at Extra, Iowa. He also
leaves one brother, who resides down i'll
Kansas. Alexander McGatfin was one
of the best men the writer ever knew
His charity was Us b0undlesS as the
ocean and he had u kindliness and a
friendship for all men, which made him
friends among all who knew him. He
never aspired to greatness nor to fame,
but in the even tenor of his life was in
every sense a great and good man,
doing to others as he would be done by,
living at peace with the world and his
fellow man. The News enjoyed his
friendship through all the changes of
years, and mourns the loss of friend
who was never found wanting. The
world is better for his having lived
More than this can be said of no man.
The funeral services were held Saturday
from the Methodist Episcopal church at
Wiota, Iowa, and interment made in
the Wiota Cemetery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
BETHEL BRet zHS

Ebert Thomas and wife were Audu
bon visitors Sunday.
Dolly Bates was a guest Sunday with
her friend Nina Weston.
T. H. Turner delivered fine bunch
of hogs in Ross Wednesday.
w. III. Estes and wife spent Sunday
with Elmer johnson and family.
j. NJ. Edwards and wife II turuei on
Tuesday from their trip down AT Ellston
Ralph Miller and family visited Sun
day with Nels Olsen and wife at Ross.
Frank Duvall, his wifi, Louis Gray
and family Sundayed at A. w. Duvall's
Bessie Turner, Ruth and Robert Estes
spent Sunday with their friends, Bertha
and Roy Edwards
j. w. Callow, his family, w. w.
Weston and wife were Sunday visitors
with Charles Johnson and wife.
t. II, Turner wife and daughters
were Audubon callers Monday and at
tended the funeral of Mr.. Darland.
Bessie Miller accompanied by her
grandma and aunt of Audubon came out
Friday and visited with her parents re-
turning to Audubon Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. l.. NJ Estes is now in Atlantic
where she went to undergoa an operation
for cancer. Mr.. Estes returned Tuesday
and reported her getting along nicely,
said she would be able TO return home
in about week.
Miss Bess Watson closed very sue
cessful term of school last Friday and
had prepared nice program to be rend-
cred in the evening but on account of
the rainy and disagreeable weather it
was postponed until Saturday evening.
The program was excellent and was en-
ioyed by all present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
The November Housekeeper

If feminine readers of fiction enjoy
adventure with'a large A" the story
"A Womans World" which com
written by w. d. Wattles, ought to sat
isfy her widest cravings. New Workers
and other Americans find themselves in
il wonderful country somewhere on the
banks of the Amazon. There are caves
of treasure, troups Of fepale soldiery,
animals unknown to Mr.. Roosevelt or
the nature takers; and there is an album
dance of other reading Furthermore
the gentle housewife is told how to cook
thanksgiving dinner and make her
party gown. Whatever is of interest TO
tn home is there. The Housekeeper
Corporation; Minneapolis, Minnesota;
15c "A year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
Attention, Land Purchasers!

Will you need money to pay for the
land you bought?
If so NOW is the time to arrange for it!
The enormous sale of land all over
Iowa and the high price paid means a
greater demand for money next spring
than has ever been known before. This
also means a close money market and
possibly higher rates of interest. The
wise man looks ahead and does not wait
until the last moment. We have large
fund that we can rely upon and are tax
ing applications daily for March lst,
next. In the 81 years we have been loan
ing money in Audubon and adjoining
counties we have never disappointed a
patron. Come in NOW and make your
arrangements and your money will be
ready for you when wanted. We loan
on both first and second mortgages and
will do as we have always done in the
past, make larger loans on better terms
than any one else can possibly do. We
will be glad to see you and give you
terms. NASH x PHELPS,
36tf Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
Residence Lot Sale

Notice is hereby given that the Luth
eran Congregation at Elk Horn, Iowa
will offer for sale about 40 choice resi-
dence lots on the beautiful college
heights addition adjoining the Danish
Lutheran church and college at Eli
Horn, on Saturday, October 30, at II
o'clock am.
Terms are one-ffth cash and the bal
.ance March l, 1910. "
JENS RASMUSSEN,
Alb Route l. Elk Horn, Ia Sec.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
Columbian Club Concert

At the Presbyterian church in Audi
bon on Friday evening, October %, the
second one in the series of entertain
ments by The Columbian Club will be
given by the Bargelt Concert Company.
OF her and company It's said: " Miss
Bargelt heads the lists of artists and is
a reader of rare ability. In the estima-
ton of many the young lady was the
best they had ever heard Her readings
were excellent and accompanied Ivy her
drawings they were made more inter
esting' She is ably supported by com
pany of artists who furnish the musical
part of the program. Tomorrow night
at the Presbyterian church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
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If YOU are going to southern California
your ticket should read via the Chicago
& North Western, Union Pacific and
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lighted Los Angeles limited
Baggage checked through and tickets
sold through to destination. Direct con
nection at Wells Street Station. Chicago,
with trains of The North Western line
from all points. Full information upon
application to ticket agents, Chicago q
North Western Ry. B4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
He Appreciates Newspapers

The Nemaha paper says that c. E.
Mertz, manager of the club room, fur
nishes free for members The Register
and Leader, Des MOines Daily Capital,
Sioux City journal, Rural Weekly, The
Nemaha Register, Odebolt Chronicle,
Sac Sun, Lake View Argus. The Extra
journal, Audubon Advocate, Audubon
Republican. Saturday Evening Post,
Out of town guests welcomed when pre-,
scented and recommended by members,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
Two Dollars q Year

Is the bargain rate secured by this
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January l, 1911. Regular price. is So
for IL months. The Evening Tribune
publishes the latest National and State
telegraph news. reliable market reports,
honest editorials, excellent magazine
features and no offensive advertisements.
Exery issue is an ideal home newspaper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
The Purdy's Sue For $4,000

The parents of Miss Inez Purdy who
was killed and her brother who was
badly injured by an open and unguard'
ed bridge in Pottawattamie county have
brought suit against that county for
damages in the sum of $45, 10000 and il
the circumstances surrounding the acct
dent are as reported they ought to get
every cent of it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
Fine Berkshire Hogs

Cook and Peary have a dispute over
the discovery of the North Pole, but
there is no dispute over my Berkshire
hogs. All who see them say they are
good. If you are in need of young
boar, come and see them. Prices rea-
sonable. A. G.. FORSBECK,
3Jtf Gray, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
A Successful Operation

The Atlantic papers say that very
successful operation was performed in
the hospital there, last Thursday, upon
Mrs. L. NJ Estes, of Audubon, the ply
sicians being Doctor Brooks. of Audi
bon. and Doctors Emmert and Morris,
of Atlantic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
Good Farm for Sale

A well improved farm of 100 acres ten
miles east of Audubon. Good six room
house, barn 24x50, crib and granary %
feet square, two wells, and water in
pasture containing 25 acres. 80 acres
seeded down. One third to one half
cash and balance can remain on the farm
Inquire at this office 30tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
Taken to Clarinda

Soren Anderson whose case was before
the commissioners last week was adj
Judged insane and sent to the hospital
at Clarinda where he was taken on Fri
day. We understand this is his second
time in that institution.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28

Col. r. n. Carper and W. o. Henry,
auctioneers, are the ones who can sell
your property and get best prices. Stock
sales a speciality. Write, wire or phone
Is, Audubon. Iowa. 33tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28
Wanted!

Good horses for market. Good farm
mares for sale at all times. +. 0. NIX
LAsoN, Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-28

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-16
LITTLE AGNES FOSTER MAY
BE TAKEN FROM PARENT
Lieut.. 6reauIt To Investigate Case O.
Child Whose Father and Mother
Were Arrested on Serious Charge.

Lieut.. Breault, of the truant squaa
says he intends to thoroughly invest
gate the case of little Agnes FosteY
five years old. whose parents appear
ed in police court. Monday, the mother
being tried on the charge OF takin :
strange men into her own home,
No. AZ Macomb-st.. while the fathcl
was fined $25 on his admission that t1c
had sent his wife on the streets. A..
effort will be made to take the littlt
girl away from her parents.
A somewhat similar case was
brought to the attention 1f Police JUS
tice Stein, in Tuesday mornings ses.
sion. when Agnes Moudean, who
lives on Safest, was tried for ac-
costing men on the streets. Patrol.
man Murdoch Mckenzie swore that
the woman told him that her husband
sent her into the streets. and Police
Surgeon Griffith Thomas swore that
she made the same statement to nm
in the Woodbridge station.
The woman, rather attractive looh
ing. admitted making that statement
but would not incriminate her nus
band when the judge asked her about
IT,
IF | thought that he had done steA
a thing. | would send an officer after
him, and send him TO the workhouse.
said the justice.
The woman said she had been mar
ried two years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-16
TRAIN FILTRATION HAS
POLICE COURT SEQUEL
Trial of George Crande'i, on Charge
Made by Young Woman. Begins
Before Justice stein.

The trial OF George L. Crandell the
Michigan Central brakeman, on a
charge made by Margaret Mcintyre
who says he promised to marry her
when re was in reality married
man with a family living in Detroit
was commenced before Justice Stein
Tuesday morning, and brought "a
| light a rather interesting story Of a
railroad Irritation.
Miss Mcintyre testified that she was
journeying, with her sister. from New
York TO Detroit, and that Crandell,
the brakeman on the train, gave her
many little attentions, Offering 10
turn her seat around, and otherwise
trying TO make her comfortable.
Finally, she said, he beckoned To her
to go out on the rear platform, where
he told her. in soft. appealing tones,
that ne was drawn 10 her by the fact
that she was the living image OF the
woman he loved best in all the world,
an old sweetheart. who had passed
away while he was engaged TO her.
After that they grew real chummy.
Crandall called at the young woman's
home, where her sister handed him
the icy mitt," whereupon Miss Me
Intyre admitted they proceeded with
their love-makng in cheap hotel
Justice Stein adjourned the case
while he looks up the laws limita
tons
Mrs. Crandel. wife OF the defe1
ant, was an Interested speetateF-ifi-tit
court rom She almost collapsed dU,
ing the trial.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-16
PREFERS DEATH To
PRISON SENTENCE
Gustave Meert Makes Dramatic Ap-
peal in COurt-Given 7la to Is
Years in Jackson.

Don't send me to prison. Judge. II
must be sentenced then let Van
Houten come into this court room. put
loaded revolver into his hand. aud
let him shoot me dead; but please,
good Judge. please do not send me to
prison
The speaker was Gustaye Mcert, the
Belgian who shot Alex. Van Houtten,
a countryman, through the eyes in
Iacks saloon. out Jefferson-aye., In
December, 1907, and rendered him
blind for life. Meert was found gul!-
~ of assault with intent to kill. He
appealed TO the supreme court, bur
his conviction was affirmed, and Tues.
day morning he stood before Judge
Phelan for sentence. All that his at
torney could do in his behalf had been
done. His last hope was personal
appeal To the court and II was a dra--s
attic one
Though he spoke with a decided for
eign accent, Meert had no difficulty in
making himself understood. His words
were deeply pathetic at times.
why, your honor" he said. between
sobs. "evon the animals In their cages
at Belle Isle have light and air an
sunshine. while Just thing | have
been I'm jail for a year and a half. de-
prived of Gcd's beautiful outdoors. a
prisoner with four narrow walls for
my home And for what? Because
7 defended my life. swear to you |
am innocent. your honor. II had not
shot him first | would not be alive
myself today
yet some good. Christian people.
some Of my good church friends. have
come in here and perjured themselves
10 send me 10 prison Th"v swear my
life away on false statements and then
go 70 church and pray. Yet they arc
called Christians.
"Oh. Judge think Of my poor mother
and father. my sisters and brothers, !,
600 miles away They ere crying for
me. your honor, and want me to'come
back TO them.
But Judge Phelan pointed ont that
he had no alternative and reminded
Meert that he had been Given every
opportunity 10 establish ais Innocence.
The sentence OF the "Ourt Is that
Won be confined Jackson prison for
not less than ID nor more than -
years. and the court recommends thai
you serve the maximum period said
the judge.
And the defendant accepted his
doom without a murmur
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-16
CROWDED,
SAY INSPECTORS
Experts Believe Accident in PENN
sular Stove Plant Was Due
to This Cause.

After visit 10 the Penlnsular Stove
works at the request OF Coroner Bur
gess, Tuesday morning, building IN
spCltors Frank w. Claxton anu
Churles Heck were strongly OF the
opinion that the accident of last SAT
lurday. when six noors In The ware
house gave way, causing the death oi
ore man and the serious injury or
three others, was due 10 overlooking
we found that the heaviest stoves
were stored ON the sixth or top hoor'
said Mr. CiaXtun, while the hghter
ones were stored OH the lower floors.
We found. too, that poor judgment had
been used In piling the stoves up. IN
stead of piling them SO that the great
est weight would be over the Girders,
obey were piled SO that, in some parts
Of The floor. the weight would fall
principally on the joists. between the
orders.
we talked with several employees
and they told us they had been afraid
OF overlooking, but were told to keep
showing them in.
we found the timbers all sound ami
took measurements from which We
will estimate how much they We're
capable OF supporting Then we Will
compute the weight OF the stoves ana
will be able to say definitely whether
the floors were overloaded.
Til, inspectors found that on that
-pertien- of the sixth tiooEthat went
down there had been piled, previous
10 the crash, three tiers OF stoves
four nigh eight long and four deep
and each stove weighing 300 pounGS'
In addition there had been one ter
piled up on edge. All these were
heavy cook stoves
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-16
CAN GET ANOTHER WIFE,
BUT NOT ANOTHER MOTHER
This was Hubby's Stock Argument,
Mrs. Selma voss Says-Hot
Flight on for Divorce.

Neighbors OF Selma and Emil Voss
filled Judge Hosmer,s-court- room,
Tuesday morning. the occasion being
the fight for a divorce and the Gus.
tody of their six.year-old- daughter
That her husband thought more OF
his father and mother than he did
Of her, was given by Mrs. Voss as
the cause of their trouble.
He always told me he could get
another wife, but he couldnN get an.
other mother" was Mrs Voss, state
+ment, repeated several times.
She charged that her husband IN.
sisted that she go TO Alpena to live
with his parents, but she refused
claiming that they had ill-treated her
when she was there. Then he went
without her. leaving her TO supper,
herself. She also charged that her
husband beat her on many occasions
and called her vile names These
names she repeated every time she
got a chance, and the women present
locked hard az the floor
Did you ever drink whisky" asked
the husbands attorney.
only once, the woman replied
and then ny husband poured il down
my throat. II made me sick, too, in
few minutes"
Didn't you come home intoxicated
and wasn't 1t necessary for your hus
band 10 undrcss you?"
mo. That never happened"
What did you husband find in your
stocking on that occasiou?"
There was nothing In my stocking
but my cot"
My husband played n trick on me.
Mrs. V0ss testified. He gave me all
his wages, and let him have a dol
lar a week as spending money. Then
when his wages were raised from SIC
per week ne didn't tell me, and he
kept the extra dollar. I didn't think
that was right"
An uncle OF Mrs Voss, who lived
next door To them told OF hearing
Voss cali his wife names, aud OF hear
ing him beat her
The case will last several days.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-16
JAS. CRAM I, AGED78,
KILLS HIMSELF
Worrying Over Wife's Illness and
Over Failing Health, Swallows
Carbolic Acid.

Giving way to grie. over the ILL
ness OF his aged wife. which had
come as an added blow after his own
long Illness from ailments due To his
advanced age, James Grant, 7S years
old, swallowed a quantity OF carbolic
acid in The PaFier OF his home. No
$40 Mllwaukee-ave. east. Tuesday
noon, and was found gasplng out MS
life when his son, Dennis. came home
at moot. and stumbled over the pros
trate form OF his father, as IL lay on
the DarlOr floor.
The son frantically summoned
neighbors, who called Or. Claude
Burgess, No. 1886 JOS. Campau-ave..
but Grant was dead before, the physi-
clan arrived.
Grant, who had worked as an iron
moulder most of his life. had recent.
ly been forced TO quit work on account
of his broken health. For months ne
had fought against illness, growing
more and more discouraged. Recent
ly his wife. about 60 years old. be-
came bedridden and the old man grew
morose and respondent.
He leaves three sons besides the
widow
Coroner Burgess was called, but
decided an inquest was unnecessary.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-16
ALLEGED PURSE SNATCHER
IS PURSUED BY CROWD
Paul Liearlc, Italian Fruit Peddler,
Captured After Long Chase IN
Which Women Join.

Pursued by mob of men, women
and children, not to mention the pa
troll wagon from Hunt-st. station,
which stopped in its run TO police
court 10 join in the mad pursuit, Paul
Ligaric, an Italian fruit peddler liv-
ing at No 80 Chase-st, pushed his
banana cart ahead of him and fled
wildly through the east side streets.
Tuesday noon, only to run into Patrol
man George Densteadt. who arrested
MIN AT Beacon and Rivard-sts.
Mrs. Kasimera Zagetska, OF No. SO
Beacon-st., melted the riotous pursuit
when she rushed from her home az
ter the Italian, whom she accused OF
snatching her purse, containing $3.lb.
She was in the forefront OF the chase,
and was in at the finish at police
headquarters, out of breath, dishey-
eled, and highly indignant. She de-
clared that she had disagreement
with the Italian over the price of some
strawberries. and that he had sudden
ly grabbed her purse and fed. Liga-ic
had money in nearly every pocket, to-
falling more than 800.
The babel OF tongues that result
ed, in the central station, was brok
en- by the arrival OF Nunzia Di Mich
ele. the plump little Italian gifiwho
was recently convicted OF shooting
six times at Matteo Binoifo. her for
mer lover. and who is still at liberty
awaiting sentence Nunzia was i'm
pressed into service as an interpreter
TO learn the Italians name and ad-
dress.
She had come to the station TO re-
nort-thnf har mother Mrs Susia hi
Michele, had lost her gold watch In
the recorders court during Nunzia 8
trial
Nunzia also reported that she had
lost her ring, valuable one. while at
tending theater.
Nothing but bad luck" said Nun
zia. IF am freed by the judge, we
are all going back TO the old country"