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New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
5OO-POUND WOMAN BURIED
Ten Men Required to Lower Her Body
Into Grave.

Wakefield. Mass, Sept. H.-Unusual ar
rangements were necessary at the funeral
to-day of Mrs. Lena NJ. Richards. who died
on Friday. as a result OF her great weight
Mrs. Richards is believed 10 have been the
heaviest woman I'm New England. In order
10 permit of services from the house. the
doors Of the Richards home had TO be cut
away. A special coffin Was constructed 10
hold the bodv. which weighed El0 pounds.
The coffin was sc inches wide. 25 inches
deep and 6 feet inches long II required
the services Of ten men 10 lower the body
into the grave.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
NEW YORK FROM THE SUBURBS.

Staten Island man was robbed Of $ 30
while walking with Mayor Gaynor. His
honor may not be so sure now that New
York is the best policed city In the world
buffalo Express.
A New York newspaper IS publishing ad-
yertiscmcnts in Chinese. There are, how
ever quite a number OF people left in
Gotham who can read rs well as speak
EngIish-Philadelphi Inquirer.
The extent Of the cosmopolitan character
of New York City's population is evidenced
nv the new $1,000 theatre which has been
eTected there which liz To be devoted eN-
clusively to the production OF iiddish
drama Topeka State Journal.
Unless all the windows of the high build
inus close 10 the sidewalks are more care
fully screened than any existing regulation
seems 10 require them 10 be In New York,
many people will be killed or mailmed ia
this way every year. tnuoubledlS the
streets Of any city where tubes" are used
for passenger transit. Times.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
OBITUARY NOTES.

THOMAS r. MANNERS. afty-seven
years old. of New York. is dead in Ston-
ington, Conn, where he bought a farm Of
ninety acres and retired to fight off an at
tack of nervous prostration. Ptomaine
poisoning caused his death. He was born
in Toronto and was a son Of Charles Man
ners. British Consul at Boston. Mr. Man
ners leaves a wife, but no children. DR..
Manners, Of the Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance Company Of New York. is his brother.
THE REV. EPHRAIM NJ. BETZINGER,
a Benedictine priest died Friday night in
81 Mary's Abbey. in Newark He was in
his fifty third year. Father Betzinger was
assistant prior OF ST. Mary's Abbey.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
CHINESE NAVAL MEN SEE FILMS.

About twenty Chinese naval officers
from the cruiser Hal Chi visited the
hnemacolor motion pictures at the Her
aid square Theatre yesterday. Among the
pictures is one entitled watch Dogs Of
the World showing the great battleship
parade during the coronation Of King
George. The officers occupied a middle
box on tho first balcony and many Of them
recognized their own ships and applauded
Among those who attended were Lieuten-
ant Lee Wing. Commander X T. Lee,
Lieutenant W. /. Yao and Lieutenant c..
J Tsen
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
DIR. GEORGE TITUS ROWLAND.

Norwich. Conn, Sept. 24.-Dr. George II
tus Howland, for many years promt-
nent physician Of Washington, but for the
last nine years a resident Of this city,
died IN Boston late to-day, according 10
word received here this evening. He was
taken suddenly I'll with appendicitis and
was operated on Saturday afternoon.
Or. Howland was a native Of Tivoli, y.
Y. was a graduate of Yale University and
received his medical degree at the College
of Physicians and Surgeons, New York,
and at Hanover, Germany.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
FRANCE AND GERMANY-Let take things off for awhile

peka & Santa Fe Railroad, and was long
one of the executive directors Of the Bos-
ton e. Maine He owned what Is considered
to be one OF the most extensive Masonic
libraries In the world. His death leaves
only two survivors OF the fifty-seven men
who. in 1867, were instrumental in bringing
about a union Of the Scottish Rite Masonic
bodies In 1859 General Lawrence married
Miss Carrie Rebecca Badger. daughter OF
the Rev William and Rebecca Badger, Of
Wilton, Me.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
AUSTRALIA TO COPY CORNELL.

Ithaca, y. y, Sept. 4.-Jn far-oG Aus
traEa the influence Of Cornell University
IS TO be strongly felt. The university is 10
De the model for a large new university IN
Perth the capital Of Western Australia
G. S. Whitney. an expert who was sent
here by the Australian government has
been investigating the methods in vogue
here for the last week. and has been in
consultation with President J. G. Schur-
man. BE is particularly interested in the
State College Of Agriculture, connected
with the university here.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
FALcoNIos NEPHEW is DEAD.

Pittsburgh. Sept. 24.-Daniel j. Falconio,
of McKee's Rocks, nephew Of Diomede
Falconio, the Apostolic Delegate, died in
Mercy Hospital here to-day after three
months illness, from heart trouble. He
was thirty-nine years old and a bachelor.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
CEMETERIES.
aa=
r,r vooDIAWN CEMETERY

4. readiIv accessible by Harlem train from
ma central station, Webster and Jerome
svenue trolley and by carriage. Lots $3.50 up.
Telephone as55 Gramercy for Book OF Views
OF Once, 20 East 2Sd st. New York City.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25

MAIN oFFICE--No. 1874 Nassau street
Uptown OFFICE-No. 1894 Broadway. OF
any American District Telegraph Office
HARLEM OFFICES-No. 15T East l25th street,
No 2oS West 125th street. and No. 2i9 West
12bth street
WARRINGTON BUREAU-Wsstory naNoaA
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
UNDEKIAkERS.
OFFICES.

! FRANK r.. CAMPBELL, 24t-3 West 2Sd =
| chapels Private Rooms. Private AmbulanosA
i Al 1901 Chrlsan -
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
MARRIED.

BoIssEvAIN - RUXToN - On September ea
1911 at ST. Matthew's Church. Bedford. New
York. by the Rev: DR.. Lea Lu9uer, Dorothy
Vernon Ruxton, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
George I. Nichols, 10 Adolphe Boissevain. son
OF Edward Boissevain. OF Amsterdam. Hol-
land
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25
DIED..

Notices Of marriages and deaths must %
accompanied by full name and address.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25

SUNDAYS NEW-YoRK TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere in the United States for
$3.50 year. .-.---..--..--
New-York tribune., 1911-09-25

Paris, Sept. "a. - Henry Houssaye, the
French historian and member or the
French Academy, died to-day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
THE FLY PROBLEM
We Have Proven The Utility Of The
Fly Problem. The McNeeley Fly
Trap Is Cheaply Made.

The Journal Office is trying out one
of Mr.. EcNeeley,s fly traps and the
frst "a hours of its use about quart
of flies were captured. The trap can
he made 30 cheaply that everyone can
have them. They can be made round
or square. Two pieces of board 12x12
inches with round hole in bottom, q
piece of screen wound around in shape
Of cone and large enough on the
largest end to cover the hole in the
board, nail tight to board, two or three
little blocks nailed on vnderside CT
board for legs and there you have the
bottom. Take the other piece of Tx
II and cut hole In center. Over
this hole nail piece of wood or tin,
lightly 30 that it can be removed at
will. Take four corner posts 90 inches
long, nail top and bottom boards to
posts. Take piece of screen wire "a
inches wide, tack around top and
bottom. Now place anything that a
fly will eat under the bottom. Mr..
fly will go after his feed, raise and
run up the cone and into the trap and
you have him "nabbed.' Every body
make one. They will solve the detes
table fly nuisaEce.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
GEORGE GUIDE
A Worthy Young Man Rewarded For
His Honesty And Integrity.
Faithful To His EMPLOYERS

George GUIDE was faithful appren-
tice at the Audubon Township Cream
cry for some time, and learned the art
of buttermaking of Peter Nelson, one
of the best buttermakers in Iowa.
George also worked in the Bayard
Creamery for several months and
again engaged with Peter Nelson to
help in the Audubon Township Crea-
merry, where he has been topping off
his chosen occupation.
Last Saturday he was elected to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Mr.. Shiflet in the Blue erase
Creamery at Hamlin, where he enters
on his duties In q few days.
The management OF the Blue Grass
Creamery Co. have been very fortu-
nate in getting good men to attend to
their business, and by this method
have manufactured q very fine article
of outter which have topped the mar.
kets of the world. They have made
no mistake in electing George GUIDE
for their buttermaker.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
BORROWING TROUBLE
Some People Are Always Complaining
It's Either Crops Or Weather Or
Both All The Time.

With faces long on account of the
corn our farmers came to town, 'tis
terrible dry and dusty said they, and
the corn is getting brown, thus some
were heard to muse hut they never
had the tlues, whether dry or wet in
this great corn belt, they always are
content. But things were getting
drier and hotter, the corn was 'going
there" too. they saw nothing but
starvation in the weather mans prog
nosticatiun and the bur hels in the
crib were few. Last Friday cloud
appeared and it rained and rained and
raiHed pitchforks, cats and dogs and
Troublesome got out of her banks and
actually drowned some frogs. They
saw the wreck aud ruin the waters
did. they say, said they III guess it's a
freshet and hope it won't spoil our
hay" And thus we go on from pota-
toes TO corn and all expect to receive
copjous shower about every hour or
else we are not pleased. The hay they
say aud the harvest too didn't need
rain just now, and I'll tet you a
cookie the old binder'll play hockey
and slough down. right on the hill.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
OCEAN TO OCEAN
Fourteen Cars, Touring Party From
Atlantic City, N. ]. To Los Ange-
les Went Thru Extra Monday.

A touring party of down east Capt.
talists composed of fourteen Premier
cars, thirty eight people, of which
twenty-seven were men, eight were
women and three boys. They came
over the River to River Road and
were loud in their praise of the road.
They have travelled from their START
ins point, Atlantic City to Extra,
l74S 6 miles since June 26th.
Mayor Stoy of that city started
them west, as each car backed into the
surf of the Ocean and came forth with
the waters of the Atlantic dripping
from it's hind wheels. On Wednesday
August 2ud they expect to ship .
swell of the Pacific Ocean over their
bows, and for the first time in the his
tory o: man have it said that by this
excursion THE Atlantic kissed her
friend, the Pacific"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
BALL BOYS WAKENING
A Game Worth Recording Was
Played On The Brayton
Grounds Sunday.

One of the best base ball contests
ever played by our home team was
engaged in by Brayton and Extra
on the Brayton diamond last Sun
day. Our bunch, without practice
determined to play ball that day,
aud they did good job at it, and
althe they lost out on final results,
they proved them selves to be gen
tlemen and sportsmen. The Bray
ton boys and ours always have a
good time whenever they get toee-
ther, and without the customary
Tagging" they play the game for
the pleasure there is in it.
With sucn men as Horace Bart
lett wheeling the indicator over the
destinies ofthe game, nothing but
fairness, goes with him regardless
of whom it favors or whom it dis
pleases. The Brayton boys swears
by Horace, the Extra boys regard
him with respect aud esteem. Score
stood Brayton 4, Extra 2.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
OLD SETTLERS FETE
The Old Settlers Of Audubon County
Will Hold Their Annual Fete
In Exira's Shady Nooks

Everything is favorable for rousing
OLD fashioned Meeting. From all parts
OF the County heard from, people are
enthusiastic for the Reunion at Extra.
The committee on arrangements res
ponded loyalty and are alive to the du-
ties required of them are doing all in
their powe-sfor success and to enter
tain the visitors in royal style.
The Committee convened on Friday
evening for preliminary arrangements,
and appointed w. J. Lancelot, Chair
man, the time of Reunion to be Aug. 1s
& 10. Samuel d. Harm was chosen for
Marshal Sub Committees to carry
out every detail of the work were Sc.
lected as follows:
On Finance-Ed Delahoyde, Charles
Hunt and Wyman Harvey. They to
audit and approve all expenditures.
On Concessions for Stands, etc:-J.
B. Rendleman.
On Speakers-H. E. Andrews, DIR.
Riley and E. G. Wilson.
On Martial Music-E. ]. Freeman.
On Band-Charles Milliman
On Vocal Music-For Audubon,
Chester Marlin, For Extra, Miss Clara
Nelson.
On Printing-W. ]. Lancelot
On Decorations and Lights-E. D..
Cotton.
On Amusements- John Hensley,
John Dimick and DIR. Olaker.
On Firework--Henry Kroeger, Chas
Hunt and Fred Cotton.
Program later.
Adjourned to p. m. July l4th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
Strawberries

From the Steamboat Springs Col
orado "Pilot" we learn that they
will have 20 carloads of STRAW ber-
ries for transport besides a large
quantity for home consumption.
The plants are loaded with fruit
and the yield equal to best ever
known. They plan shipping car
to Omaha, ST. Louis, Kansas City
and Chicago. The season COM
menced July 10th. Scores of pick
ers are going there from all direc.
tions.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
GIRLS ON FOOT
Nine Girls From Audubon, Picnic In
Exira's Inviting Shade
Had Jolly Time.

A spring wagon load of young
Misses from in. or near the city of
Audubon, yearning for the shady
hooks and cool corners afforded by
Extras immense trees and spark
ling waters. met and chartered a
team, harness and conveyance and
with lunch enough and to spare
started for their "Lovers Lane"
All went we'll on the trip to the
woods till the Hamlin hill was en-
countered. The team being unable
to pull the load up the hill, the
young ladies actually disem barked
and all helped push the wagan up
the hill. Again climbing into the
vehicle they went forward only
to again enlighten the load and
again pueh the wagon, up the
Struthers hill. After that the coast
ing was clearly over level land to
the ideal spot, which they reached
with good appetite about noon.
Embarrassing the horses they all
were enjoying the outing when it
was suggested twas time to return
home. The horses we're harnessed
"after fashion" and when reach
ing town, they drove TO the feed
stable and had their horses fed, the
hostler discovered the horses were
not harnessed az 10 customary to
harness horses, 80 enlightened the
millinery up. Backing the vehicle
out of the barn the tongue dropped
out of it's place. After making a
safe coupling, an investigation was
made for further troubles, when
one of the springs was found bro
ken. Patching that up with DUTCH
man" the steeds were brought for
ward and the whole thing toggled
up and the journey was renewed by
the jolly girl crowd. They left here
about dark but only had ten miles
to drive with their fiery? centennar-
iaus. They promisen to write when
they arrived home, and as that wac
two days ago and no postcard re-
ceived yet we fear they are pushing e
lup the hills again. If any one
should find the excursioniets along
the highway be kind enough to
feed them as they must be out of
grub.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
VIM. Davis

Wm. Davis Sr. is visiting at Lea
venworth, Kan, for few days with
his nephew, T. d. Jones. He ar
rived there from st. Louis, where
he had been to see his son, David
Davis. His time at Leavenworth
was spent in visiting the Public In
stitntions and he was very much
interested in what he saw. "Uncle
William" however could not be in
duced 10 take aride on the Missouri
River in a Motor Boat as he feared
he might have to try to swim in to
land.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
HIGHER WAGES
Our Free Rural Delivery Boys To
Have About One Hundred
Dollars A Year More.

The 10000 free delivery carriers in
the United States are to receive sala-
ry increase as the result of decision
reached by Post Master General, July
9th.
The order provide for the disburse-
ment during the current fiscal year Of
$4,000, 600 which will mean an increase
of 500 over the present salary of 5000
for all carriers on standard routes.
The rural delivery system was started
fifteen years ago with 83 carriers who
were paid only 5000 year. On July
lst there were 4l,562 carriers, their
aggregate salaries being $35;793,OOO.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
HARRY BoVAIRD DEAD
For Many Years An Audubon Co unity
Boy. Lived Many Years Near
Cameron Center, Later Near
Ross.

From the Wann Progress, Oklahoma
we learn that Mrs. F. P. Rees received
a messs,sse from Corning, Iowa last Fri
day y'that her brother, Harry Bovaird
could not live and to come at once. MI
and Mrs. Rees left on the evening train
for the bedside but arrived too late, her
brother having died Friday afternoon.
They expect to remain in Iowa for
sometime wishing relatives and old
friends. Harry Bovaird lived in Au
dubon County for many years, moving
to near Corning about eight years ago
and purchased u farm where he has
raised fine family.
Henry Davis Bovaird was born in
Philadelphia, Penn, Sept. 10, 1857 and
died at his home in Mercer township,
Adams county, Iowa, June 80, 1911,
aged 53years, 9 months and IL days.
His untimely death was the resnlt of
fall from ladder at his home June 81
When he was yet small boy he came
to Jasper county, Iowa with his par
ents, where he grew to manhood, and
later moved to Boone county, Iowa.
He was married in Marengo, Iowa, in
1885 to Miss Jessie Shelley of Marengo.
They made their home in Audubon Co.
until 1902, when they purchased the
present home in Mercer township and
moved upon it. Three children blessed
this union, Mrs. Elsie Schafroth, Mrs.
Olive Riley and Claude, who with their
mother mourn his sudden demise. He
was kind and attectionate husband,
loving father, member of the NJ. E..
church, a loyal citizen and true
neighbor and friend, respected by all
who knew him. He will be truly
missed but not forgotten.
Harry, as he was familarly known
was a favorite in the family and so
many of the loved ones being present
to pay their last tribute of love and af-
fection and to sympathlze and comfort
the bereaved family in this dark hour
is Il lasting tribute to his memory.
Funeral services We're held from the
Methodist Church in Corning, Iowa,
on Sunday July 2, 1911, the sermon be-
ing preached by his pastor, Rev. Eli
oft VOORHEES, Of Prescott, assisted by
Rev. j. Kirkendall of Corning-Adams
Co. Union Republican.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
All Nichols Here

Mr.. AL Nichols, son of ATTORNEY
Nichols who for many years lived in
Extra aud Audubon aud later NOV
ing to Wyoming was in the county
over the Fourth visiting relatives
and friends ofthe family. AL has
made success of life in the Far
City National Bank of Omaha. His
father will be remembered as the
Silver Tongued Orator of the Clas.
sic Nishna Botna." 1t is to be
hoped that Mr.. Nichols will be
among us again before many
moons.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
ROBERT w. RAEBEL, Depu

ROBERT w. RAEBEL. Deputy
Treasurer, one of the grand young
men of Iowa who takes a delight in
being genial and manly. His pleasing
manner attracts your attention and
establishes your confidence.
HAL MANTZ. the County Attor-
ney whose genial soul languishes for
the wrong doer. His RESPONSE ibility to
his clientele and duty to the public
commands, the Characterization Of
Lawyer and Barrister.
WALTER,CREES, Sheriff of Au-
dubon County whose careful admins
tration of the laws of the land has
been credit to himself and honor to
his party.
FRANK SUNBERG. the efficient
Deputy Sheriff is an exemplification
of dignified manhood, an officer of
tact and a worthy second to his chief.
JOHN HORNING is the retiring
Deputy Clerk of the Courts whose re-
cords are as clean as the ray of the
Noon Day sun. John is a young man
with brilliant future He intends to
move to South Dakota.
HOWARD f. KITTELL. Audu-
bon County's efficient and popular
Treasurer. The only son of widowed
mother. His honesty and integrity,
coupled with a good business educa-
tion, has won for him. the respect that
is SO much admired in manhood.
We are indebted to the courtesy of
Q. G. Harper for the above photo.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
HORSES BURN
Two Hundred And Sixty Three Hor-
Ses Die In Fire In Arthur Dixon
Stables. A Big Loss.

Fire in the stables of Arthur Dixon
Transfer Company, Chicago. burned
two hundred sixty three horses to
death and caused loss of halt million
dollars. The cause of the fire is IN
known.
Scores of firemen narrowly escaped
death when the roof dropped in and
the adjoining property was settled.
The stables were within five blocks of
the business district.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13

LOUD RIPPEY. Deputy County
Auditor, has been identified with Au-
dubon and Audubon County for many
years, is a man of culture and educa-
tion, atfable and obliging.
CLARK WILSON. the Court
House Janitor is veteran of the
great Civil War and trusted with the
care of the Court Room and Offices.
He is clean, neat and tidy with his
work.
MISS CLARA OELKE is Depu-
ty Recorder and Stenographer. is not
only one of the best bookkeepers in
the State but is competent, courteous
and perfectly conversant with the re-
cords.
Second row, right to left.
WALTER BRAlNARD. present
Deputy Clerk of the Courts, a gentle
man we'll acquainted with Court
House procedure and his polite and
easy manner we'll qualities him for this
important position.
OTTO WHITAKER. the new
County Auditor is gentleman, edu-
Gated and refined. He is one of the
best accountants in Iowa and his ac-
curacy and business methods are ap-
preciated by all parties who know
him.
l.. A. McGINNIS. Clerk of the
Courts, was defender of the Union,
a man of learning, careful with his
files. and records, faithful to his
friends and high in the councils of his
party.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
Taken Suddenly III

Mr.. H. A. Nielsen, the manager of
the Implement Store here was taken
sick quite suddenly Monday. For
tunately his business is in good
hands and while he may be obliged
to take a course of medicine for
few days. Mr.. Lewis Heath and
Wesley Donaldson will keep his
business up to the high standard
to which it has attained.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13

The principals in this picture are
acknowledged to be the most hand
some, intelligent, accommodating and
correct set of officers of any county in
Iowa. Reading from right to left,
top row.
MISS ELLA STEARNS. County
Superintendent of Schools, who is
ever alert to duty, has brought our
schools to higher standard of educa-
tion than they ever before attained.
LARS G. CHRISTOFFERSEN.
County Recorder, is serving his sec
ond term. He is favorite son, of
Danish birth, correct in his trans
cribing and making clean and legible
records.
GEORGE ROSS. Chairman of
Board of Supervisors, serving his Sec
ond term, is a prosperous farmer Of
Cameron. Of good business qualitica-
tions and a gentleman to meet.
ED JOHNSON. youngest member
of the Board of Supervisors, recently
inducted into the Office, is retired
farmer from Sharon township and is
very successful in the management of
his own affairs, and will be of the
county's.
SAM McGAFFIN, the third mem-
Der of the Board of Supervisors, as
they stand, is one OF the most popular
men in Audubon county. Was called
to the office by Republicans and DEM
ocrats alike from the south part of
the county. He has made good;
enough.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
Enjoying An Outing

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Delahoyde and
two children, Dorothy and John all
went to the lakes last Thursday.
Ed knows how to improve his vaca-
ton and we shall not be surprised
if he lands some big ones. At least
we hope so for Ed formed habit
years ago of dividing up when he
caught more than he could eat.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-07-13
Grating

DR.. Brooks and DR.. Childs ora fled
twenty-three inches of hum an skin
to the side and back of their pa
tient, Mr.. Feltner recently. They
estimate it will still take sixty in
ches to cover the wound. Mr.. Felt
ner ia able to walk around.