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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
BARGAIN
80 Acres In Audubon County.

A Snap-Eighiy acres, 6 miles
from town, rich land and lays we'll,
not foot of waste land. Five room
house, stable, cow barn, double corn
crib, granary, hog house and other
out buildings all in fair repair. Fine
water, good orchard and grove aud
on the best building spot in Audi
bon County. 500. per acre takes it.
$1,000. by March 1911 at So per cent.
See Journal for information. Init
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
KEPT MISSOURI IN UNION
All Efforts to Have Connecticut Do
Homage to Her Brave Son
Have Failed.


On the anniversary of the death Of
the greatest soldier Connecticut ever
produced, Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Lyon,
who was killed at Wilson's Creek, Mo-,
many citizens are considering what the
state has done or may do to honor
his memory. The only public memo
rial today is monument which cost
few hundred dollars, in his GENE.
tery lot in the town of Eastford The
last legislature granted $500 (not to
exceed that sum- to be expended in i'm
proving the conditions around his last
resting place.
His native county of Windham, birth
place OF men like Israel Putnam. the
knowltons, Galusha A. Grow, and 9TH
ers whose names are prominent in his
tory, boasts of Nathaniel Lyon as one
of its greatest sons, and yet none of
Its memorial histories and none of the
state histories, possibly barring one,
that has to do with the Civil war.
gives him more than passing notice.
Lieut.. Gen. Sherman said of him:
Gen. Lyon was the first man in
the country that seized the whole ques-
ton and took the initiative and deter
mined to strike blow and not wait
for blow o be struck. His
death imposed on the nation a penalty
numbered by thousands and thousands
of lives and millions and millions Of
dollars"
An old portrait of the general hangs
in the adjutant generals office at the
capitol but if one looks for statue,
bust or tablet, he looks in vain. Year
by year citizens have petitioned the
legislature to establish fitting memo
rial. Commissions have been appoint
ed to consider. The last one, appoint
ed by the governor few years ago.
was composed of Morgan G. Buckley
(who found himself unable to serve);
John e. Carpenter, David A. Baker and
Col. Frank w. Cheney.
The grave in the old country Gene
terry, beside those of his parents, is
there by the generals own choice, and
there could be no thought of removing
his remains. The commission having
in charge the expenditure of the $500
is forming plans to acquire land ada
cent to the grave.
The legislative commission of 1905,
in its report to Gov. Woodruff, sug-
gested $1,000 for the care of the Lyon
cemetery lot and a permanent memo
rial to be chosen by the sculpture COM
mission at the capitol. The legisla-
ture cut down the appropriation asked
for by one-half and ignored the sug-
gestion for memorial at the cap
itol.
At the outbreak of the Civil war
Gen. Lyon was stationed at St. Louis
in charge of the arsenal. From there,
following his appointment as brigadier
general, he conducted the campaign
which saved Missouri from complete
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29

Miss Christina Kyhnn and Walter
aud Simon Lykke each received priz.
es at the Masquerade dance.
Henry Leighty has leased the Ell
mer Covault farm at North Branch
paying six dollars cash per acre.
William Layland aud wife are the
p.oud parents of a sweet little girl
baby who came to interest its fond
parents.
The fine Christmas weather can't
be beat in any country. Six above at
daylight and thawing all day until
the little sprinkle that favor us for a
white Xmas had practically disap-
peared.
John Shay will probably work on
the Sam Gardner farm this season.
He is an excellent workman, one Of
the general utility kind, and with
John at home everything will move
right along.
George Slayton, who had an eve
badly hurt by a nail glancing, is re-
ported as doing we'll, and the doc
tors at the hospital in Des Moines
where he is, says he has a good chance
Of saving the sight.
A fine boy baby came to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilburn CLARK Sum
day, the 18th. We trust the little fell
low will partake of the amiable at
tractiveness of it's mother and the
sturdy progressive honest qualities
of its Father. There! how is that
Wilburn?
William Armstrong returned from
Peetz, Colorado after a thorough in
vestigation of that new county. We
notice that the old oaken bucket will
still hang in Billie, Melville twp.
farm we'll and he intends to still
quatf many delicious draughts from
that indenture.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
HAMLIN
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Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver of Greeley,
were visiting friends in Viola.
A baby girl came to cheer tie
home of Robert Twist aud wife.
Mrs. Boy Beers of Greeley visited
at the h"me of her sister near Extra
Mrs. Bessie McNutt is making her
aunt. who resides in Eastern Iowa, a
visit.
Edith Picking spent few days
with her friead, Mrs. Mable McNntt
at Ross
Don't forget the masquerade bal
at the Danish Brotherhood hall,
Dec. Goth.
Robert Twist had break down on
his corn shelter causing Christmas
suspension.
f. M. Wheeler is home again af-
ter an absence of many weeks in
Guthrie Ceuoty.
Hans Mortensen received a car of
baled hay last week and hauled it
out to his farm.
DR.. Charlie Colee of Panora has
blossomed out into full-fledged OPP
tometrist and is working his old ter
ritory to FRAGILE.
Charles Higgins who has been af-
flicted with rheumatism will have a
sale soon and will abide in Hamlin
and try to eradicate that torturous
disease from his body.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
War Balloons for Italy.

The Italian chamber the other day
unexpectedly voted the expenditure of
100000 lire for dirigible balloons
for the army. The socialists and re-
publicans deplored increased army ex-
penditure as useless, war being prac-
tically impossible. They advocated dis
armament The discussion arose dur
ing the absence of the minister of
war.
He was summoned from the senate
and made an eloquent appeal to the
countrys national honor The vote
was then passed by a majority Of 200.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
This Auto Wagon is as
important to the farmer
as rural free delivery.
It's no longer case Of driving
laboriously to town and "hitching"
behind the store. You run in and
out comfortably at twelve to fifteen
miles an hour, as often as you please.

The International
Harvester Company has
solved the automobile prob
lem for the farmer-fur-
nished him with the first
practical machine, designed
and built throughout to
meet his needs. Price
within the reach of any
man. Carries his family
or his produce. Runs
all day long at even speed.
Consumes least gasoline.
Axles as high from the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
DESIRABLE HOME
Are You Looking For A Pleasantly
Located Farm In Good Locality.
Fair Buildings, Land Laws Fine.

For Sale-One of the finest little
farm homes in Audubon County.
Right up to the city limits of Extra
Fair house and good barn, wind
mill aud we'll, all fenced. Not the
largest but one of the finest or
chards in Iowa, nowin it's prime.
If you have little money and want
to buy a home enquire about this
one. Also have nice little four
room cottage with one and half
acres of land with it. ALSO pref
ty fair house with quarter block OF
land with it all in city limits, cheap.
Ask the Journal about it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
Take Care!

Remember that when your kidneys
are affected, your life IS in danger. M
Mayer, Rochester, N. Y. says: ''My
trouble started with a sharp shooting
pain over my back which grew worse
daily. felt sluggish and tired, my
kidney rction was irregular and lnfre.
quent. l started using Foley Kidney
Pills Each dose seemed to put new
life and strength into me, and now am
completely cured and feel better and
stronger than for years. Sold by all
druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29

ground as a wagons. Long
wearing, solid rubber tires
that can't puncture. Power
enough to pull any load, yet
as light running as a buggy.
A woman can control it
easier to drive than a horse.
Different from any other
automobile ever offered the
farmer. Buy one out of
this years profits and
wonder how you ever got
along without it. A dealer
everywhere.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
Wireless on English Dreadnoushts.

The English Dreadnoughts are be-
ing equipped with improved WIRE
less outfits that will enable them to re-
ceive and send messages long dis
tances even under unfavorable condi-
lions. The new plant, result of
many experiments in the past year, is
said to be the finest in the world. The
operating room, located near the main
bridge Of the powerful fighters, has
sound-proof walls.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29

secession. He occupied Jefferson City.
defeated the troops of the secessionist
governor, occupied Springfield, cap
tured the rendezvous of the Confede-
rates in the state, scattered the Dor
der guerrillas and defeated the Con-
federate forces gathering to oppose
him.
The Confederates, however, rein
forced by the coming of Sterling Price
and his men from the south, moved on
Springfield with force much greater
in numbers and armament than that
of Lyon. The latter officer, however,
risked battle rather than surrender
what he had won, and met Price at
the widely known battle of Wilson's
creek, where his forces were defeated
and the leader killed. Price overran
Missouri for time, but was finally
worsted and forced to fight at West
port, though he again outnumbered his
Union opponents two to one.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
For Sale

Good five room house-pantry
and closets, nearly three lots all
fenced and property in good repair.
Well, and quite a bunch of timber.
Inquire OF journal, Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
To Trade

A good brick store building in
Extra. Will exchange for an 80 or
100 and pay the difference. Enquire
of Journal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
For Sale

Extra fine Barred Plymouth Rock
cockerels. $1.O each if taken soon.
Phone No. 26. A-22-11.
Mrs. r. w. Mullenger,
d22 Extra, Iowa, Ri. 5.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-12-29
For Sale

A nearly new house pleasantly
situated on one of Exists principal
streets. If you want something real
nice. call or write Journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26
JOCKEY INJURED
IN BAD TUMBLE

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Nov. 60
The races at Moncrief Park Friday
afternoon were marred by an acei-
dent which occurred during the run
ming OF the fifth event. In which two
horses went down and one OF the
riders, Clements. 10 thought to be
seriously injured. The accident took
place on the far turn and was caused
by Tubal crossing his legs and going
down and Mon Ami, which was close
to him. fell on top of him
McCabe. who rode Tubal. got up
and walked to the Jockeys room. as
he was unhurt. with the exception
OF few bruises, but Clements the
rider of Mon Ami. was not so fortu-
nate. He lay where he had fallen
and was picked up and taken to one
OF the nearby stables. Last reports
state that the boy was in serious
condition. Tubai shattered his shout
der by the fall and 1t is believed
that he viii have to be destroyed
John Reardon, captured the fourth
race. u purse event OF seven furlongs.
which was the feature OF a fair card
ut Moncrief.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26
R|OTOus sUfFRACETTEs
Do KNITTING IN COURT
SOME. TAKE CHANGE OF CLOTH.
ING, HOPING TO BE MAR
TYRS.

LONDON. Nov. 2s.-The rioting Of
the suffragettes yesterday. which be-
gan with an assault on Premier Az
quith. continued throughout the night.
Advancing under cover of the fog At
c;30 o'clock this morning. militant
band stormed the Asquith residence.
They hurled stones and metal weights
at the house. breaking the glass In
all Of the lower windows.
Earlier in the night the women
smashed the windows in the homes
of Sir Edward Grey, the foreign Sec
rotary; Lewis Harcourt. secretary of
Spencer Churchill. the home secrs-
tary.
Augustine Birrell. the veteran CHIEF
secretary for Ireland was the victim
of the most serious assault. AZ 4 re-
suit OF injuries from blows and kicks
he is to-day confined to his bed. He
has been compelled to cancel all I'M
mediate private and official engage
ments.
One hundred and hfty-six women
and two men who took part In yes
terday's riots were arratgned in the
Bow street police court to-day Those
charged merely with obstruction were
discharged. The others were return
ed to jail for sentence.
Most of the women prisoners an
peared In court carrying bags contain
ing q change OF clothing. hopeful Of
the glory OF martyrdom In Jail. Some
brought their knitting and piled their
needles busily during the proceedings.
Last evening the suffragettes made
another attempt To force their way
into the house OF commons, but We're
repulsed and several OF them arrested,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26
Waiting for Season.

Especial to The Richmond Nirsinian.l
FARNvILLE, VA, Nov. 2s -Condi-
tons In the Farrnville tobacco market
remain unchangea since its last report
made 10 the Virginian, no season. and
Of course. no handling Of the weed. As
the week closes weather conditions are
changing. and there is promise of the
longed- for season. Farmers are anx-
ious to sell. buy ers are ready to- buy,
and when the two classes meet on
common ground good sales are sure 10
follow. No farmer has made as yet
any kick against the prices received
for the winsonle weed With the sea :
SON busy viii be the watchword in
Farmvliie between now and the Christ
mas time.
In the meantime progressive farmers
ere blowing for next year $ crop and
piIing up comfortable wood piles for the
time OF snow and cold.
No report has been received from the
rice market during the week and no
doubt the want OF season Is interrupt
ing sales in that market too.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26
NELSON CLASHES
WITH OWE MORAN
MHILoM CHAMPION WILL SOON
KNOW WHETHER or NOT lie
CAN COME BACK.

IAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Nov. &c.
battling Nelson should know by nigh;
whether he will ever have chance TO
regain the premier lightweight honors
OF the world taken from him by Ad
Wolgast James w. Conroth. the pro-
moter. announced to-uaJ tAere "ouid
be no interference with the twenty
round fight this afternoon between
Nelson and Owen Moran. the clever
English lightweight. The bout Is de-
scribsd By Coffroth ~ boxing match
for scientific points" and II Is said
Governor Gillette Is satisfied 1t In not
an illegal fight
II Nelson wins he will demand an
uther chance At Wolgast. II he loses.
he declares he will go into retirement.
Nelson has spent the past year get
ting into shape after his defeat at
WolHast's hands. and he believes he
il himself again. His fight with An
ton LaGrave made fight fans doubt
that Nelson had come back. but the
little bruiser II confident himself.
Moran, too. expressed great conf
dcnce to-day that he would be able to
take the Battler's measure inside the
twenty rounds.
Az the men tight to-day at catch
weights, Moran gets the worst Of It.
He weighs, just 13s pounds and the
chances arc that he VIII not weigh
more than q pound more when he
enters the ring. The Dane Will
weigh about 133.
"If I Win this will no the next to
the last battle / will nght," said Nell
son to-day. II want to whip Moran
ana then take on Wolgast Then !
viii retire, but I want 10 retire 2
champion.s
II have been chasing Nelson for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26

Although Richmond College will
not confront the fast Randolph Macon
eleYen with lis strongest team at
Broad Street Park Saturday afternoon
At 3 o'clock. It Will pit its gamest and
most determined.
This game ranks second only to the
Virginia Caroiina struggle in the eyes
Ut local gridiron followers. and means
more than that TO those Interested IN
the Eastern Virgins Collegiate cham
pionship series.
A victory fer Randolph Macon
means the capturing of the much
coveted silver cup offered to the team
petition. Randolph Macon has de-
feated William and Mary ana Hamp-
den Sidney, and needs only victory
sver the local colisgians to get
strnngie hold on the silver vessel,
Both Determined.
With the Ashiaudite& determined
10 win this game. and encouraged by
the fact that the two eletens they
whipped scored victories over Rich
mond College. and with the Spiders
equally set on defeating the Yellow
Jackets and keeping them from win
ming the championship and the cup. q
hard fought. stubborn and highly in-
teresttng contest may be expected
Although the outlook for encour-
axement for the teams from rooters
looked gloomy until Friday. when ths
ban was lifted from the student body
II Ashland, all Is brightness and OPP
timism fnr the student bodies OF both
institutions and hundreds Of gradu-
sfes Of the two institutions Will he on
hand to lend their cheers and voices
10 victory
While Richmond College has not
an envtahie record or trtamphs this
season Coach Long believed his men
will retrieve eli that they have lost
by defeating the Randolph Macon
eleven. II il the game OF the sea-
son into which they will put every
grain of strength and at one OF grit
and nerve, and II the Red and Blue
IL humnied. II will be only after the
hardest battle that Richmond College
has fought la years has been Of
fered the visitors The vest end COLI
legians have been singularly misipr-
tunate by the Gripping of some OF
their hest players when thew were
most needed. Two or three of them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26

Plans for enlarger water main. and
general improvements in the distY,ou.
ton OF water III Washington Ward
ere described in detail by Superin-
tendent Davis before a subcommittee
tin water Friday night.
Mr.. Davis had number Of blue
print drawings with him on which was
mapped out Il plan for a large main
across the James river at the upper
end of Belle Isle, connecting tho
Southside with the reservoirs and set
Ting basins. Following the compile
ton OF the new bridge. which Is 10
replace Mayo's bridge, Superintendent
Davis expects to extend twelve-ineh
main from Cary street, across the
James river. into Washington Ward.
thereby giving additional fire protrc-
ton to the numerous factories in the
Southside.
An estimate Of the costs OF these
improvements will be made and pre-.
sented TO the Finance COMMITTEES, TO
be included in the annual budget for
1911.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26

VIII be out Of the struggle saturday
but Capt. Sadier Is in good shape.
and he and Long have infused CON
siderable life and world OF conn
dence into the Spiders the return
or Davis, the star tackle To the saus
Friday has greatly encouraged the
collegians and with him In the line
up tney feel that they can more cas-
lily gam through the line. and can
better withstand the assault OF the
yellow Jackets
Look Fit.
The Randolph Macon team arrig-
ed in Richmond at . O'Clock Satur-
gay m0rnins looking 10 be III the
best of condition ana mt for nara
game. The team has not played
since i. defeated the stalwartx from
Hampten- sidney. The eleven com -
to Richmond aushed with a victory
over the team which WAS picked IL
win the championship. Tho Farmvilie
aagr. CATION, and mas been benefited
rather tnan hurt 10y two weeks rest.
During the fortnight eiapsing be-
tween the spienaid victory over
Hampton Sianey and the ANAL strug-
gle for the cup. the Asaianoites have
prActiced regularly and hard. keep
snE IN the pest possitte shape tor The
supreme test OF proves and general
ship.
howe. Hopkins White. Wray. +. b..
AID X. f. Bane. Vaughan and lshsr.
the men Ashland viii rely upon
cniefiy to win the gam are In the
pax OF shape for tna as-,tie % their
lives and they are expected 10 repeat
their SUPERB performances of the
Hampaen- sidney strife and better Il
II pcssio ole. Bane's kicking foot Is on
eaSe sor some long punts should they
he neceasais. a. Il hopkins anu ttte
rest OF .ac D.. + iieia appses - Ia
fast "a creased lightning and willing
to plunged against Anything but aa
irrcs.staeie body.
The record Of the two cievens since
the Championship series began nina
years ago follows.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26
ILLINOIS MAKES
B0XING 4 FELONY
CHICAGO GRAND JURY RETURNS
INDICTMENTS AGAINST SIX
MEN.

CHICAGO. Nov. 26.--Cr,minal In
dictments charging prize fighting as
a felony were returned In the Cook
county court Friday. 1t Is tho nrUt
time prise fighting Eas been made
I basis for indictments in Illinois.
and no presidents are obtainable in
the supreme court reports.
The men indicted are Oscar Dabhs
and George. johnson. the alleged
fighters. and John Heinnen. charged
with acting ~ referee: Frank Hitch
cock. owner OF the place In Burn
ham whore deputy saertn broke up
the alleged night ON November ~.
and Frank L1y1a nkRMQte- -,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26
FIGHTER KILLED
INQUEST ORDERED
JACK LEON FURNISHES JOB FOR
CORONER AFTER KNOCKING
OUT BILLY" DUNNING.

PREsQUE ISLE. ME-, Nov. &c.
COroners Mooers to-day ordered All
inquest Ola til3, death OF '.isihy' DUN.
ming. OF Mtliinockt-t, a heavyweight
boxer, who died las. night following
q knockout blow in u hard bout with
JACK Leon, OF bangor.
Dunning four years ago fought Jack
johnson TO a draw III MiiiinocKet, and
always declared with u ttttle more ex-
perienee he could he tho successful
hope Of the white race
Tik. blow when sent Dunning 70
the floor came after five rounds OF
fighting, In which IN, showed little
Initiative. Hts opponent forced the
lighting all the time, landing "a hard
right swing to the jaw for the knock
out.
Cumming leaves family in Port
land.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26
WESTERNERs BUY
FAMOUS STALLION

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-That the
West Is willing to pay well for the
privilege Of breeding high class horses
is manifest from last nights purchase
of the great stallion. The Bandsman,
for .s11 900. The purchaser was r. VIII
son. Of Portland. Oregon, and 1t Is re-
ported he acted for Captain Mccain.
OF Portland. who will have the blooded
animal taken all the way to the coast
for breeding purposes
In yesterdays Old Glory sale at the
Madison Square Garden, one hundred
and twenty-seven blooded horses
brought s.s 500. an average Of $3.50,
During the four days OF the sale. 522
horses have brought $243.016, an aver
age cf SAC apiece.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26
SOME NEW FACTS
lABOUT KETCHELL
LONDON WRITER SAYS FIGHT
TR'S PARENTS ARE STILL


NEW YORK. Nov. 2s.-.Cestus
writing in the London Sportsman or
November IS. a copy Of which was
received here Friday says that he
has evidence that III. late Stanley
ketehel, the middleweight champion
OF the world. was born an English
man. and that his real name :, was
Arthur Thomas Wilson. OF West
HYDE, near Luton. in Bedfordshire.
Il may add continued Cestus.
that KetcheTs father and mother
are still alive, and they naturally
think that Ii there is any of his es-
tate to have, II ought to come TO
them, especially as they are in none
too nourishing circumstances.