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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-10-19
Officers For Year.

The report of committees followed.
The nominating committee reported
Mr.. NJ. P. L. Love of Hattiesburg, for
president; A. L. Strahan for vice
president; Herbert Gillis of Hatties-
burg, for secretary and treasurer
The executive committee will be
filled later with a strong, active Sun
day school worker from each beat.
The committee on Future Work,
Messrs. w. A. Johnson and A. u.
Montgomery, reported, pledging for
the county a contribution towards
state expenses.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-10-19
General Secretary Long Pleads For
The Boy.

Gen. Secretary w. Fred Longs ia
nous address "Over FOOLS Hill" was
heartfelt, earnest plea for the boy
in the home and elsewhere. He told
of the wild condition of things in a
mining town in Kentucky, of the
miners strike there; of the change
in the community when some one
suggested to the mine owners to build
chapel and place to bury the dead
Many a mother thinks she has
failed in raising her boy. Not so.
She did not understand him, for he
was at that FOOLS Hill point in life
All boys and girls come to it, few
going round It, but the danger Of fol
.znoz1.l .t1u< uuurfa.o ~ Il. aS>or TsooI.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-10-19

Round Trip Tickets will be sold to
jackson, Miss, at the following low
fares, good on all regular passenger
trains, tickets on sale Oct. 24th--Novem-
Der 3rd, 1910, good to return up to mid
night of November 4th, 1910.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-10-19
County Convention is Inter-changing
OF Ideas.

The county convention, the speaker
explained, brings the rural boy and
girl or those from other schools to-
gether to hear the different ways of
doing things, an exchanging OF ideas.
Jesus trained the twelve disciples to
eIxs . His tsael1a zsars - SHOULD
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-10-19
The Relation Of The Pastor To The
Sunday School.

Rev. o. S. Lewis told briefly of
some of the relations of the pastor
to the church, and closed by speaking
of the good to come from the depart
ment of Sunday school training for
young preachers in Sunday school
work which is being established at
Vanderbilt University. In the round
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-10-19

Phlathea And Baracca Work Tonight.
Tonight's session will be the last
and the Philathea and Baracca work
will be fully discussed, and all these
classes in the city are expected to be
present.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-10-19
SUNDAY Sch OIL WORK
Continued from page one.)

brought out clearly.
Rev. E. J. Currie closed the meet
ing with prayer.
Tonight Mr.. Chisholm's talk will be
on the Organized Bible Glass Work, "
which includes the Philathea and Ba-
racca classes in this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27

7 We would like to call to the atten-
ton of the Farmers of Audubon
County the fact that the First
National Bank of Extra, Iowa has
offered $1,000 as special premium
to the farmer OF Audubon County
showing the best Single ear sample
of corn at the Eighth Annual Expos
ition and Contest of the Iowa Corn
Growers Association, which will be
held from the 9Th to the 18th of next
December at the Coliseum in Des
Moines.
Anyone finding it convenient to
do 80 will receive copy of the
"Iowa Corn Grower" published by
the Iowa Corn Growers Association
by calling at the above bank, where
copies are had for distributing to
the tarmersi of Audubon County.
This publication will be found to
contain 70 valuable articles, giving
the practical experience of come of
the leading corns growers of Iowa
on all phases of the corn subject.
1t also contains partial list of
the $4,000, worth of premiums
which will be given at this Corn
Show, together with a list OF the
classes.
Complete premium list and full
information will be gladly sent up
on application to the secretary, NJ.
L. Bowman, Waterloo, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
S. R. Nelson visited Atlantic Tues

S. r. Nelson visited Atlantic Tues
day on business.
Hans Hansen made business call
at Wiota Tuesday.
WIN. Bear of Anita visited his son
at the store one day st week.
Carl Sorensen made himself a pre-
sent of naw road wagon Tuesday.
Mrs. F. L. Freeman and son Char
ley were Atlantic choppers Tuesday.
F.O Petersen started for So. Oak
Tuesday to look for paying place
to start blacksmith shop. He lett
his family iu Audubon for the pre-
sent.
DR.. w. r. Koob took his auto to
Audubon Tuesday to have it taken
apart and thoroughly cleaned and re-
pairs made if needed. He came home
on the train.
Miss Anna Anderson and brother
Jens and wife went to the Clarinda
Hospital the first of the week to visit
their father, Soren Anderson, who is
taking treatment there
Miss Kathleen Freemanis now act
ing as agent for Piano, organ and all
other kinds of sheet music and she
would be thankful tor all patronage
with which she may be favored.
Mitt Horton, the amiable clerk in
the Fabricius store was taking a
short business outing the first of this
week at Harlan and Casey and re-
turned Wednesday to his home and
his labors.
Gilbert Nelson and wife north
weat of town were here Monday as
sisting Soren r. Nelson in celebra-
ting his 34th birthday anniversary.
A fine dinner was served by the good
housewife and the day passed in COR
versatlon and amusements.
F. L. Freeman returned from his
farm near Dupre, So. Oak. Wsdnes-
day. He is we'll pleased with the
country and its future prospects. He
built small house and made some
other Improvements on his land and
don't have to return there till April.
To the Public:-Having bot the
Reimers blacksmith shop in Gates,
am prepared to do your work in sa-
tisfactory manner and hope to merit
the patronage of the public in thi;
neighborhood.
o27 Johns. johns on,
Gates, Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
DECLARED OFF.

when can you spare the time for
our marriage, Marion?" the betrothed
man asked.
The woman consulted her engage
ment book. Three o'clock next Fri.
day afternoon" she replied.
ooh, that will be out of the ques.
tion,'' he cried protestingly. There's
a special meeting of the Glitter Gold
company that l must attend at that
time"
We'll. it's the only time have" she
told him with an air of easy resigna.
ton. Every other hour for the next
two years is filled up"
The man jerked his shoulder irri
tably. Il guess we'll have to call our
little matter off, then" he said.
1T seems to be inevitable" she
agreed, indifferently.
And SO they parted, for with some
people marriage is but an incident
and an incident is, of course, toe
trivial to deserve the sacrifice of an
event.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
More Sidewalk

The Town officers are to be highly
commended for the way they went
after the Railway officials for the
building Of a walk on their right of
way leading to the depot. They got
what they went after, not a rotten
good for. nothing cinder walk but a
good wide cement walk nearly to the
switch track and it would have. been
made to that track but the road con-
templates laying another side track
in the near future to accommodate
the increased traffic Hurrah for the
Council and Huzza for the G. r.
Is. s. p!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
POOR OLD MARRIED MAN.

It was full moonlight night and
The neighboring bells were Ginning
The hour of 2 a. m.
Martha" called the young husband.
who had been pacing the floor since
midnight. Martha, the baby is cry
ing for the moon"
There was a slight twisting Of
quilts.
"Yum-yum, John" was the answer,
and then more shores.
Two hours elapsed and still John
was pacing the floor.
Martha" he called in desperation.
There was a long silence.
Martha, do wake up! / can't quiet
little Henry; he is still crying for the
noon"
There was a series of yawns and
then:
We'll. John. for PHYS sake, if he is
crying for the moon why don't you
give it to him and not keep me awake
all night?"
And then she turned over for an
other nap.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Capt. Bogardus Again Hits The Bulls

This world famous rifle shot who
holds the championship record of 100
pigeons in 100 consecutive shots is liv-
ing at Lincoln, III. Recently interview
ed, he says:-'I suffered a long time
with kidney and bladder trouble and
used several well known kidney medi-
cines all OF which gave me no relief UNI
I'll started taking Fo'ey Kidney Pills.
Before used Foley Kidney Pills had
severe badaches and pains in my kidneys
with suppression and cloudy voldin G
On arising in the morning | would get
dull headaches Now have taken three
bottles of Foley Kidney Pills and feel.
100 percent better. am never bothered
with my kidneys or bladder and again
feel like my own SELF" Sold by all drug
gists
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
An Experienced Man.

How do you conquer your ele-
plant when he goes on rampage? ~
l asked the menagerie proprietor.
I'VE avail ourselves of an expe-
rienced baggage man." he replied.
AN experienced baggage MANI" I
repeated with wonderment.
YES, he explained patiently, al
though it was evident that he was
nettled by my stupidity, 1--WE get a
man who knows how to smash
trunks
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
THE AMATEUR GARDENERS.

my garden yard the finest is.
The biggest lot of roses,
me loveliest peonies and pinks,
The sweetest scented posies,
Inc tenderesG of violets,
The gayest sweet peas blooming,
III bring bouquet in. that you
May see I'm not assuming"
"Ah,' says the next, that may be 50
That You have lovely flowers,
But III defy garden yet
Ihat's fairer far than ours
mat has more blooms of finer kind,
Ihat gives keener pleasure,
Ihat In its colors and its scents,
Is more floral treasure
No rancor is there in this quarrel
ger odors sweet and beauty;
NO feeling in the zest which prompts
A contest in the duty
AS to which one the more shall fill
me earth with lovely sweetness
And thus the charms of nature give
Our daily life more completeness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
An Honest Confession.

do you think you can take good
photograph of me?" queried the wom-
an who had not even received honor
able mention at beauty show.
I'm sorry, madam" replied the pic
ture producer "but shall have to
answer you in the negative"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Great Mimic

after ALL" said Hi Tragedy, sol
emily, death is the star tragedian."
81 don't know" replied Lowe Com
edy; 81 always think of him as a low
comedian-a mere mimic-because
he's always taking some one off,
Catholic Standard and Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Early Habits.

Early Habits.
THAT last speaker" said the first
guest at the banquet, was quite en-
tertaining"
Yes replied the other, "and he's
self-made man, too
Il can't say, though, that 1 liked
his delivery. 1t was rather slow"
oh! naturally. He began life as q
messenger boy" Catholic Standard
and Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
A Mark of lmnortanc,

Our friend isn't making the stir in
craftsmanship that we expected"
No" said Senator Sorghum, che
hasn't even made enough enemies to
have the syllable ism tackled to his
name to provide synonym for all hui
man iniquity"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
idiot at the Breakfast Table.

idiot at the Breakfast Table.
II hope you are satisfied with our
table," Mr. Idiot said the landlady.
I'm the main, yes" replied the idiot.
But really think / ought to registZ
complaint against yesterdays fish
balls, madam
why, I'm sorry about that" said
the landlady, blushing. 1--WE rather
pride ourselves on our fishballs. What
was the matter with them, sir?"
Mine had a distinctly fishy TASTE"
returned the Idiot-Harper's Weekly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27

To Land Seekers The greatest
offer ever made to the Great North
west is $40. Round Trip rate from
ST. Paul to Melfort, Saskatchewan
Canada where you can buy land
from $l5. to $40. Inquire of Audu-
bon County Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Birthday Party

Mrs. Mis- Larsen was given birth
day party Saturday evening by her
neighbors and friends The evening
was passed in games, conversation
and other pleasures followed by fine
lunch when the guests departed
wishing her many happy returns of
a like nature.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Here's Another Purist.
This verbal diagnosis
l make for thee, o sis;
Don't say "apotheosis,"
But apotheosis."
A Good Guess.

Hal" exclaimed the pianist, bright
ening up as he read the lines in the
mans hand: here is lot of money"
Some ones been telling you" said
the victim.
Telling me what?"
That I'm plumber! '-Yonkers
Statesman.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
PASSING 1t AIonu.

1--WE lost all confidence in Blinkers
since he worked that old horse off on
me-" said Markleigh. I'll never trust
him again
What are you going to do with the
anima1?" asked his wife.
''Why-er--I expect friend of mine
over this afternoon to look at him.
replied Markefgh
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27

Mrs. Gull am very careful about
my cooking. The way to reach mans
heart is through his stomach.
Mrs. l. Nary-Yes; and the way to
reach his pocketbook is through his
heart.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Overhead DANGERS.

Gunner These Danger Above
signs are met with quite frequently
these days"
Guyer-"Yes, one doesn't know
whether a safe is about to fall on him
or disabled airship is coming down."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
He Got the Job.

He Got the Job.
Say, do you need boy?" queried
the little fellow. as he stepped inside
the door of the ice dealers Office
Ever been In the ice business 2"
queried the dealer.
mo, sir"
"Know anything about arithmetic ?"
Not much"
What would twenty pounds of ice
amount to at cents a pound?"
Eighty cents"
Good boy! Come around in the
morning and go to work"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
The Result,

He-Woman suffrage is to be buried
the legislature.
She-Then the undertakers viii be
buried at the polls.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
In and ont.

Wigg-There seems to be quite a
difference between job and a situa-
ton.
Wagg-Oh. yes For instance, when
ID fellow loses his job he often finds
himself in an embarrassing situation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Everything Up.

why doesn't your publication de-
vote more space to the increased cost
of food?" demanded the irate citizen.
white paper is too high" explained
the courteous editor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Not Fit to Print.

Il suppose man who plays on .
trombone calls himself trombonist ?"
II believe SO. Other people call him
various Names"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
One Better.

Clerk (twenty per)-Why, my boy,
I give whole weeks wages for
suit of clothes.
Office Boy (three per)-That's
nothing: give whole weeks wages
for a pair of shoes.-Puck.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Oakfield and Brayton
For sale-A carload of good heavy

For Sale-A carload of good heavy
feeders.
McGovern q Co.
r. l., Otdout is quite i'll with liver
trouble.
Tellas Leigan is out in the country
assisting in building barn.
Our buyer shipped two cars of
hogs to market the past week.
Hans Nymand returned Monday
from his trip to the west cast.
Mrs. Carey and sister, Miss Simp-
son was shopping here Tuesday.
Asa Horton sold 25 head of nice
smooth cattle to Will Bintner Tues
day.
T. H. Lastine of near Hamlin bot
a fine bull of Hardman & Son Mon
day.
N. l.. Hansen and wife and Mrs.
Peter Anderson were Extra callers
Monday.
Chris Olsen of near Elk Horn was
a business caller in this town last
Tuesday.
Hardman & Son shipped fine
male hog to fancier at Spencer,
Nebr. this week.
T. j. Essington was on the sick
list couple of DAYS last week but is
about again now.
G. w. Christensen and wife are
the parents of fine boy born to
them last Sunday.
Chas. VanGorder and Edwin Della
hoyde had business at the Brayton
bank last Tuesday.
Messrs r. P. Clark, A. f. Ander-
son and Alfred Nelson were county
seat visitors Tuesday.
Frank Jenkins and wife were
guests at the Connrardy home Sum-
day evening at Extra.
Anton Juhl is building big shed
capable Of holding his thresher, Gu
CINE and farming utensils.
Mrs. II. P. Nelson is quite i'll at
this time and under the care of our
local practitioner, DR.. Koob.
Jas. Larsen returned Tuesday from
his trip to Chicago and Michigan,
where he was visiting friends.
L. Simpson and wife and j. b.
ConDrardy and daughter Lucille were
guests at the j. T. jenkins home,
Sunday.
Clay Huffman has hired out to
husk corn for VIM. Onken and his
brother Will to Lettie Nelson for the
same purpose.
Prof. Vanderlinder of the OaHfeld
school was made happy Saturday by
the arrival of his wife from their
home at Pella.
Mrs. N. P. Petersen southwest of
town was SO unfortunate as to fall
and break her right arm at the wrist
enc day last week.
Mr.. Jack Clark returned to Orient
last week her brother, Wryer Liegan
going with her to assist his brother
law crib his corn.
Hans r. Hansen has purchased one
of those new farmers assistants, a
grain elevator to carry the grain from
the machine to the bin.
Viggo Rasmussen trod the burning
sands of martyrdom Saturday night
when he was initiated into the mys-
teries of Odd Fellowship.
A dance was given in the hall Mon
day night as farewell to the two
Christensen Misses of Michigan who
have visited around for sometime.
S. e. Nelson of south of Oakfield
was in Audubon Monday on bust
ness calling in Extra for short time
as be was returning home in the eve-
ming.
Mrs. Roscoe Essiugton was called
to north OF Extra Monday OH account
ofthe sudden illness of her mother,
Mrs. l.. ID. Rich who resides with
her sons, Dan and Ed Rich.
For Sale
Fifteen big long boars of March
farrow left.
j. c. Hardman 81 Son,
Brayton, La.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
His Fatal Error,

Said He-Miss eigh-Clara-I
dream of you day and night May I
hope to claim you for my own?
Said She--Your hopes would be in
vain.
Saio He--Do you really mean that!
Said He-Certainly. The man I
marry must be wideawake No dream
ers need apply.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27

Sharp wonder if he thought twice
before he married her?
Quick-It isn't likely. She was
widow.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Improves Stock

Calvin L. Dimick believes in hay.
lug superior breed of hogs or none
so being fancier of the porcine fam
lily, after looking around he deter
mined that the Poland China hog
came the nearest to his ideal of what
hog should be and with that idea
in mind visited the stock farm of
Miss q. M. Dodge northwest of Ext
IA Monday and made the purchase of
one of the very best blooded and
pedigreed Poland China Male hogs
to be found in the herd for which he
paid good price commensurate with
its value.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
consolina Him.

"Why Go you look so mad. young
MANI" asked the stern parent.
Il wanted to come under your daugh-
ter,s window and sing: Roll On, Sill
yer Moon,'" sighed the modern trou-
badour
"Oh. don't let that worry you. Even
if you don't come the moon will roll
on"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
Right Name.
1t was Florida.

IT. WAS FIUTIud.
why do they call this Palm Beach,
pa, asked the unsophisticated young
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27
4 Literal One.

"Jagsby boosted that when he went
home from the banquet at three in the
morning his wife gave him warm
welcome"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27

Because there are so many itching
palms following you around my son."
elucidated pa, as he passed out the
thirty-seventh tip since his arrival.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27

Discourasins.
He tried to do right,
But every blamed time
He purchased some fruit
He sot a plugged dime.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-10-27

so she did. She threw hot waite.
On nim."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-11
Fourteenth Century Doctors.

Syn@e's Social Life in En%landn quotes number of fourteenth century hints to success for physicians: Suppose yeu know nothing, say there IS all obstructi tion of the liver Perhaps the patient will say, "Nay, master. 1t [ Is my head or legs that trouble me" Repeat that it comes from the liver. and especially use the word "olstruc. tion,' for patients do not understand 1t. which Is important.
 Never dine with patient who has not paid you. It will be cheaper to get your dinner at an inn, for such fea 9ts are usually deducted from the surgeols s fee.
 When .-ou are treating a wound or accident. tSe friends of the patient should be eXei-ded, for they may faint and cause a disturbance, but some times higher fec 4.say be got from persons present fainting and breaking their heads against wood al the like than from the principal patient,
 Secret Society Among Sese Islanders
 The Sese islanders have attained peculiar notoriety in Uganda because of secret society called the Bachichi, which is not burial society, although Its members take a deep and intelli- gent interest in all deaths and burials in their midst. Tn the more retired will lages, although greatly discouraged by the British authorities, 1t is said to be still the custom for the sorrowing rel. atives to bear the body of the deceased wrapped in bark on a rough bier to some forest thicket, desolate ravine or other unfrequented spot, where it is left unburied by the bearers. who nev- CT revisit the place again. The Bachi- chi, who are denizens of neighboring village. and distant relatives of the deceased avoid the necessity of burial or cremation and show their respect for the deceased by simply eating him. National Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-11
A Wealthy Soldiers Idea.

Australians still tell stories of the colonial volunteers. although the war Is far memory. One, a member of the Stock Exchange, was left one wet and miserable night to guard a wagon load of goods. He shivered in the un- sheltered place for some hours ponder ing many things, and then a bright thought struck him just as the colonel same around on his tour of inspection
 Colonel" he asked, "how much Is this wagon worth?'
 Il don't know" was the answer Much or little, we can't afford to lose it."
 "Well, but, colonel" persisted the amateur soldier, you might give me q rough idea of the value"
 About f200." said the colonel testily
 'Nery well,' was the answer; "I will come down to tue camp and give you q check for the amount. Then I'll turn In. I wouldn't catch my death of cold for twice that much"
 What the colonel said is not record. ed.- Melbourne Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-11
Called the Dsal OH.
lad attendIng schonl crnved

A lad attending school craved de holiday one morning when started out to wrestle once again wftt the trials incident to getting an edu cation. AS he entered the schoolroom he matched plot to get the coveted holiday. He went up to the teachers desk and told his story. My mother wants to know if you won't excuse me for today?" he began. "She wants me to do some work at home and thought if I'd study at home this even Ing and make up what I'd missed mebby you'd let me off,
 Something about the lads manner kept the words from carrying convic- ton. The teacher bluffed back as fol lows: Tommy" said she. you won't need to go home at all. Since you started to school your mother called me on the phone to tell me that she had changed her mind and for you to stay here"
 The lad looked at her, startled "Aw, we'll" he said. 'as long as both of us are lyin' about 1t let's just call 1t quits. I'll stay ere"-Cleveland Plaip Dealer.