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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
A. N. & 5.
Twenty Three Small Defects In Title
Court Ordered Postponement
Until Nov. Twenty First

The court finally ordered that the
matter be postponed until Nov. 2lst
when Judge Arthur will come here
again to approve the final transfer of
the property. The court has approved
the bid of Col. Adams and the Iowa
& Omaha Snort Line has agreed, as
soon as the % small matters defective
in title are cleared up to turn over the
entire sum Of money, $4o2.O5O. No
mention was made Of paying part Of
the money. Col. Adams and Mr.. Hess
both stated that the full amount of the
bid would be paid over. 1t will take
ten days to serve the court notices on
the minor heirs who must appear and
release claims to right of way and sew
eral days on the other matters, but it is
believed that everything will be in
readiness to turn over November 2lst.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
in MEMORIAM
John Porter Died At His Home In Extra
Monday, November 9th. Respect
ed By All.

Mr.. Tohn Porter was born in Ire
land, May IL, lS45. He came to this
country when young man in 1868,
settling in Will Co.. Illinois. Here
he was married to Jane Goldel on
March 4, 1874. In 1877 he moved to
Washington Co., Iowa aud remain
ed there for five years. He then
moved with his family to Audubon
Co. and spent nearly ten years on
the Mathis farm. In 1887 he bought
the Perry Hansen farm and re.
NAMED there until 1907 when he
moved to town for retirement.
In 1909 he leased the Park Hotel,
but after eighteen months success
full toll he again sought retirement,
owing to failing health. The grip
of disease gradually frightened up.
on him but he was on the bed for
ten days.
Brother Porter for nearly ten
years was member of the Chris.
tian Church, faithfully supporting
it in all it's tolls. He held the posi-
tion of Trustee and Elder up to the
time OF hie death and his place on
the Official Board will be hard to
fill. He never refused tack, but
cheertully undertook the burden,
although during the last few
months he was battling with that
dreaded disease. he took to his
bed on Oct. 2Sth. each day the grim
reaper frightened his hold and on
Monday at IL p. M. gathered the
cheat.
Left to mourn his loss are his
wife and nine children who are
Will Porter of Greeley township,
Mrs. Clara Wahlert of Greeley town.
ship, Mrs. Eva Porter of Toledo,
Iowa, John Porter of Newton, Ia,
Eugene Porter of Extra, Mrs. Eliza
beth McNary of Carroll and Irene,
Charlie and Leon.
Mr.. Porter was the Grandfather of
thirteen Grandchildren.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
HIGH BAROMETER
Observer Whitney Says It Is Highest
He Has Seen Here In The
Past Five Years

Wea ther Observer Thomas n. Whit
ney says that the highest barometer,
which he has observed here in five
years was shown yesterday. The fig
ures are 3O.97. This indicates q dss.
cending current of cold air and is
sign of colder weather.
Considerable interest was shown
here yesterday in the sun and moon
dogs which were very noticeable. This
is taken as a sign of colder weather.
The illusion is due to ice particles high
in the atmosphere and indicates the
weather is suddenly colder than it has
been. This does not necessarily mean
that it will continue colder though the
temperature might remain lower. The
particles of ice which cause the sun
and moon dogs are due to falling tenn
perature, and indicate more the present
atmospheric condition than what is
about to take place.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
TEMPORARILY INSANE
]. P. Christoffersen Of Atlantic, Fri
day Night Shot His Wife Four
Times Then Shot Himself Twice

While in state of temporary insan-
ity Mr.. j. P. Christoffersen of Atlantic
shot his wife four times and turning
the % revolveron himself shot twice.
Mr.. Christ toffersen is not dangerously
hurt. Two bullets passed through Mrs.
ChristOfersen's head and her chances
for life are slim indeed. The man could
not give an account of the crime when
discovered twelve hours later, and he
maintains that he did not do it. His
wife in semi. cons cious state says "he
did it," They have lived together for
many years and have raised rsspecta-
BILE family. They had left their farm
and had been living in town, very
unwise thing for old farmers to do in
our opinion. To leave home and its
environments and move to town to
form new acquaintance cause more
grief than comfort. Better build a
tenant house and rent the farm to a
good renter, and stay with the old
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
HARLAN REPUBLICAN
We Rejoice To See Our Contemporary
Reaping Such Reward. May
They Enjoy Its Richness.

The Harlan Republican moves into
its new quarters, Friday, November
10th, after being in the old building
for many many years.
It was matared when quite young in
the quarters recently vacated. The
owners caressed it and 'cared for'' its
every want, as mother cares for her
infant. In its youth when enemies
assailed it, its owners protected it from
vile slander. When sharp competition
sought its destruction, they hovered it
and beat back its foes. It's record is
good, always fighting for the right.
Republican in form and progressive in
all measures for the good of the town.
We congratulate The Republican and
trust, as the years come and go, it will
still brilliantly shine on, dispensing
its belief and training its readers in the
higher branches of human ethics.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Col. George Adams

After all is said and done against the
integrity of Col. George Adams as
RAILROAD brainless promoter" and
many other unhind Non de Plumes,
by inference and other wise, we miss
our guess if the same fellows will not
endeavor to be awful" good to Mr..
Adams before long. Mr.. Adams sees
the necessity for just such an enter.
prise as he is fostering because he has
been on the ground. The people gen.
orally are with the Mr.. Adams and
hope for his success regardless Of his
opponents. His word is backed by four
million dollars. What more is demand
ed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
CALLED HOME
Mrs. Johanne Steffensen Died At Her
Home In 0akfield Township. Was
Born In Denmark.

Mrs. Johanna Sofia steffensen, the
beloved wife of Mrs. Rasmus Steffen-
sen died at her home in Oakfield town
ship surrounded by her husband and
family and friends held most dear.
Her light has gone out, her labor is
ended. Her soul will peacefully rest
till the judgment day.
Mrs. Steffensen was born in Den
mark March q, 1858 and died At her
home Monday, Nov. 9th, 1911. Inter
mont was made in st. Johns Gene
terry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
TREBLE CLEF CLUB
Net At The Home Of Miss Frances
Mintier Last Thursday. A Fine
Program Was Rendered.

Mics Frances Mintier entertained
the members of the Treble Clef
Club at her home Thursday eve
ming, November End. A lesson on
The Pupils and Influence of Liszt
showed deep thought on the sub
ject. A short program was enjoyed
by all, after which delegate was
chosen to attend the Ninth District
Convention, l. F. w. G. at Council
Bluffs, Nov. Is.
Dainty refreshments with musi
cal place-cards made a fitting finale
for a pleasant evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
They Traded

Mr.. Frank Niklason, the fearless
horse dealer of Audubon, went to
Brayton a few days ago and while
there traded Mr.. John F. Berg, q
prominent farmer living near Bray ton
an eighty acre farm near Winterset
for his auto and thirty-two head of
horses.
Mr.. Niklason has been in the horse
business for number of years and the
Journal considers him the most hon
orable man in that business. Frank
will pay his bills.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Adjudged Insane

]. P. Christofferson of Atlantic who
shot his wife last Friday night, was
lodged in the Atlantic Jail Saturday
night and was brought before the in
sane commission Monday morning.
After a trial was held he was adjudg-
ed insane and consigned to Clartnda.
The poor old fellow acknowledged
having committed the awful act. His
uncomfortable temper seemed to
be charged to his unbalanced mind
Mrs. Christofferson isimproving slow
lv
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Attended Wedding

Mrs. Harry Paige and her sons
came up from Atlantic the fret of
last week to attend the wedding of
her brother, Arthur VanAernam
which occurred last "Wednesday.
They visited with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William VanAernam in
Audubon township, and his parents
Mr. and Mrs. George Paige of this
city. returning home the first of the
week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Family Reunion

A family reunion wss held at the
P. ]. Keith farm in Melville town
ship. Relatives and friends came
from many miles away. Among those
present were: Mr.. Frank Perry and
son of Atlantic, James Hunter and
wife of Oklahoma, D. E. Stranger and
wife of Atlantic, Mr.. Wallace and
John Hunter of Bloc1top, Iowa and
another Mr.. Hunter of Battle Creek
Michigan.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
APPEAL FOR SUPPORT
Your Kind Support To Strengthen Our
List Will Be Appreciated At This
Time BY The Journal

The Journal would like few NEW
subscribers to strengthen up the OLD
list. and to get them, we are willing to
pay for the time spent in the solicita-
ton.
For a couple of years we employed a
man to interview our friends over the
County, hiring livery team and pay
ing the man salary and all his expen-
ses. THIS WAS QUITE COSTLY. The
next year we BOUGHT TEAM, and
started fellow out that was LOOKING
FOR A JOB. We gave him good sala-
ry and paid all his expenses, WHEN HE
WORKED OUT OF THE TOWNS. This
too was unsatisfactory because we
oun d our man would rather PLAY
POOL than to WORK, SO the LIVERY
STABLES soon had the VALUE OF THE
TEAM ABSORBED and the man forgot
to TURN IN HIS COLLECTIONS; 30 that
made it VERY EXPENSIVE, besides the
BETRAYAL OF THE TRUST, we had RE-
PosRD IN HIM. Last year we gave
several hundred dollars in JoLL1Es and
the distribution was complete and sat
istactory.
This year we have launched con-
test, offering two fine Pianos, two Gold
Watches and two Diamond Rings;
making six VALUABLE PREMIUMS to
be competed for. The Journal is ALL
printed at home. 1t has correspon-
dent in nearly every community. 1t Is
the OFFICIAL PAPER of the County.
And last, but not least it is INDEPRN-
DENT in POLITICS. II you want a
FRIEND IN YOUR HOUSE for fifty two
weeks, that will NOT HARAss YOU
WITH POLITICS, subscribe for THE
JOURNAL, only $l0o. If you are not
already subscriber SEND YOUR NAME
TODAY and say to whom you desire to
give your votes. We have bored you
twice with men representatives. This
year we are asking the assistance of
the grandest production of Gods ham
diwork-the young ladies of our Coun-
ty-to represent the Journal to solicit
YOUR KIND ASSISTANCE, which will be
reciprocated.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Mable Bush Here

Miss Mable Bush arrived here last
Wednesday from her home in Fair
fax, South Dakota, to visit her un-
cles, Theodore, Charlie and Will
Patty and Henry Bush and aunt,
Miss Lena Bush.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Very III With Appendicitis

Mrs. Marius jensen of Route l,
Extra is reported to be very i'll with
that dreaded disease, appendicitis.
It is hoped she willrecover rapidly.
Mrs. Jensen will be remembered as
Mise Zella Snyder before her mar
rage,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
A Northern Zephyr

We were in the lap of an old fash
ioned zephyr last Wednesday when
we found the ground covered with
a mantel of snow Thursday morn
ing and the mercury registering 7
degrees above. 1t was touch in the
right direction--for the coal dealers,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Mrs. Bruner In California

Mrs. Will Wissler received letter
last week from ner mother, Mrs.
Nancy Bruner stating that she ar
rived in California safe and is hav-
ing good time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day will be observ-
ed on the last day of this month,
Thursday, November 80. President
Taft has so ordered. There is no law
governing it's use and it is wholly
left to the executive but custom has
designated the last Thursday in
November.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
]. F. Jensen In Town

j. f. Jensen of Brayton came up
to this city last Friday morning on
business and to visit returning
home on the noon train. Mr.. Jensen
owns a nice store in that town and
has everything that is needed in the
household. Cali on him when in
that town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Visited With Sister

Mrs. Rayme Miller and two child
rem, and sister, Miss Ethel Bison
visited from Saturday until Sunday
with their sister, Mrs. Henry Han
sen aud husband.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Tranquility

Let your minds be tranquil and
when lady calls on you to cub
scribe for the Journal hesitate not a
moment. Give her the dollars or
whatever it may be aud present her
the number of votes that you are en-
titled to give.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Mr.. Sandburg Very Low

Mr.. Sandburg of Atlantic, son-in-
law of Mr. and Mrs. George Paige of
this city, who has been in the Allan
tic hospital since last September, is
very low and there is no hope for his
recovery. He has had two operations,
one for an abscess on the liver and
one for an abscess on the lung.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
Mrs. Chandler Down

Mrs. Chandler of Audubon came
down last Friday to attend Eastern
Star Lodge tn at evening. She visit
ed at the Mrs. Lissa Gault, Riley,
Wilson and Lancelot homes until
Saturday afternoon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09

The Endeavor Society met at the
Mrs. Tom Gill home last evening.
This was the regular two weeks
meeting.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
District No. 2

2 is as follows:
EXTRA r. +. D.
Golda Watterson 1000
Mrs. Arley johnson 1000
Mrs. Albert Baier 1000
Clara Artist 1000
Bertha Young 1000
Emma Jacobsen 1000
Veda Minerman 1000
EXTRA R. f. d.
Florence Sorensen 1000
Winnie Hensley 1905
EXTRA r. T. d. 3
Katie Schwarting 1000
Mary Thielen 1000
Susie Hickman 1000
Florence Witte 1000
Mrs. Arthur VanAernam 1000
Edna Hocamp 1000
Laura Newman 1000
Byrd Coll 1000
EXTRA r. f. d. 5
Laura West 1000
AUDUBON
Mabel Weldy 1000
Grace Jennings 1000
Lulu Sheets 1000
Franc Anderson 1000
Ruth Anderson 1000
Daisy Frick 1000
Margaret Foley 1000
We're Harris 1000
Beatrice Crees 1000
May Reinemund 1000
May Lang 1000
Edith Rucker 1000
Edna Walters 1000
Hazel Skinner 1000
AUDUBON ROUTES
Irene Moody No. 6 1000
Ellen Aikman No. l 1000
Lillian Kitson No. 2 1000
Hazel Yager No. 2 1000
Kathryn Dutler No. 3 1000
Hilda Reisgaard No. 1000
Kathryn Campbell r. f. d. 1000
LOttie Burns r. r. d. 1000
Blanche Lloyd, r. f. d. 1000
Myra Bull, r. f. d. 1000
GRAY
Mary Jensen 1000
Alma McLachlin 1000
Mrs. Charley King 1000
Lucille Spilker 1000
Alma Groteluschen 1000
Delphia Rogers 1000
Mrs. jessie higgins lOOU
Mrs. Elmer Audas 1000
Mrs. Ed Baldwin 1000
Mrs. Forest Farnham 1000
Rosa Schroeder 1000
Greda Schroeder 1000
Amy Peterson 1000
KIMBALLTON
Alma Madsen 1000
Sigrid Jorgensen 1000
Flora Dollinger 1000
Kamma Jorgensen 1000
ELKHORN
Gudrun Marqueson 1000
Cecilia Esbeck 1000
Martha Olsen 1000
Lily Madsen 1000
Minnie Nelson 1000
COON RAPIDS
Beulah Barrett 1000
Hazel Miller 1000
MANNING ROUTES
May Mclaughlin No.5 1000
Emma HeeSch No. S 1000
Anna Bastendorf No. 5 1000
ROSS
Bessie Ross, No. 1 1000
Mrs. Fred Bonnett 1000
HAMLIN
Bonnie Crees No. l 1000
Merle Dryden 1000
Lizzie GUIDE 1000
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09

Oluf Jensen and wife are intend
ing to move to Atlantic in the ne ar
future where Oluf will be employed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
EXTRA, IOWA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER g. 1911
List Of Contestants
District No.

List of Contestants in District No.
is as follows:
EXTRA
Votes
Ida Leist 1000
Mrs. Merle Owens 1000
Ora Hicks 1000
Winnie Heath 1000
Vivian Heath 1000
Mrs. Maude Oldaker 1000
Zola McClain 1000
Maggie Martes 1000
Laura Palm 1000
Geraldine Rendleman 1000
Flora Rendleman 1000
Katie Killon 1000
Clara Whitfield 1000
Mercedes Milliman 1000
Kathryn Thielen 1OG0
Ethel Leffingwell 1000
Nettie Bateman 1000
Alice Hay 1000
Mildred Hall 1000
Mary BaSham 1000
Gertrude Basham 1000
Essie Herrick 1000
Ellowene Dimick 1000
Dena Hensley 1000
Carrie Gault 1000
Hattie Wright 1000
Minerva Rabson 1000
Clara Tibben 1000
Iva Jayne 1000
Cecilia Tharnish 1000
Mabel Griffin 1000
Marie Dutler 1000
Susie Schwab 1000
BRAYTON
Viola Cochran 1000
Vivian Bartlett 1000
Gladys Chamberlain No. 2 1000
Kathleen Freeman 1000
Mabel Freeman 1000
Ethel Bison 1000
Hazel Hardman No. 2 1000
Nora Larson 1000
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-08-17
Successor to Adam F. Dresden. }

and apportion the county's share of the
improvement. The county in turn
petitions the state to allot and appor-
ton it's share.
The necessity for towns desirin 9
state and county aid for 1912, to take
Immediate action is apparent. AS has
been stated, all applications for aid
must be filed by September first. If
the special tax is voted, a special town
meeting must be called for that pur-
pose. This must all be done before
September first. If towns take i'm
mediate action they can have the tax
voted and the petition filed in time to
receive state and county aid for 1912.
Unless they do, no aid can be received
for the coming year. Town officers
should bear this in mind.
To provide for the payment of the
county's share of the improvements the
county board is required to levy a tax
not exceeding three mills on the dollar
on all taxable property of the county to
be placed in the road and bridge fund
and to be used in the payment of the
county's share of the expense of high
way and bridge improvements
The plans and specifications for all
work on these highways and bridges
must be prepared or approved by the
state commission before the work is
commenced
State and county aid is granted for
two kinds of Improvement Those
which are regarded as permanent and
those which are only temporary If the
highway has been improved with a
surface of stone, gravel or other material
approved by the state commission as
giving hard durable surface, upon
its final acceptance, it becomes a state
highway. When a piece of road is
accepted as state highway it must be
maintained by the county and the town
is relieved of the duty of keeping the
same in repair and from any liability
for damages caused by defective high
way. This is considered a great in
ducement for towns to make their
improvements permanent. All other
improved highways are maintained by
the town as heretofore and the town
still remains liable for damages caused
by defects.
The law contains many other i'm
portant features and | would strongly
urge all town officers and members of
the county board to give it careful
study. A large sum of money will be
expended under its provisions. Nav
the hopes of the trainers of the law be
fully realized. Very truly yours.
PLATT WHITMAN.
Highland, Wis, Aug. 8, 1911.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-08-17

for the improvement of highways within
this system only.
In laying out this system the county
board should have in view the amount
of prospective state highway to which
each town is entitled, so that no town
shall be precluded from receiving it's
just proportion Of state and county aid.
A county road map showing the system
must be made and filed with each town
clerk and with the state commission.
The system 50 laid out connot be alter
tered or enlarged without the consent
the state commission.
The state grants aid not to exceed
33t per cent of the cost of the improve
ment on any highway within the system
and not to exceed twenty per cent of
the total cost of the construction OF
bridges. The balance Of the expense
must be borne by the town and county
jointly. At the next November session
the county board must determine what
portion Of thist balance must be borne
by the town and what portion borne
by the county. The county board may
determine that the county may bear a
greater portion of this expense than the
town but it cannot determine that the
town shall bear any greater portion OF
of the expense than the county. 1t
seems to have been contemplated that
this portion Of the expense will be
borne by the town and the county
equally.
In order to receive any portion OF the
state or county aid the towns mnst pro-
coed in the following manner:
The electors at any regular town
meeting or at any special meeting called
for that purpose, may vote a special tax
of not less than $4,000 for improving
any portion of a prospective highway
within said town, or tax of not less
than $250.00 for building bridges on
such highway. The total tax voted to
be not more than three mills on the
dollar of the assessed valuation, pro-
vided that by three fourths vote the
limit may be raised to five mills. IT
this special tax is voted, the town
board shall petition the county board
on or before September first to allot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-08-17
THE ROAD LAW
Its Most Important Provisions EX-
planned to Readers of The
Democrat.
HON. PLATT WHITMAN
Gives General and Clear Idea OF
the Working Of the Donald
Road Law.

Editors DemOcrat-At your request
am writing an explanation of the law
passed by the last legislature and
known as the Good Roads Law"
The law is quite lengthy and contains
many provisions. Space will not per
NIT an explanation Of each provision
and | have attempted to explain only
those parts which seem most important
at this time and which will give the
reader general idea Of it's workings.
The object Of the law is, of course,
better roads. This problem has con
frOnted us for many years and no
system has yet been devised which has
attained the desired result. Prior to
the passage Of this law county aid could
be given under certain conditions, but
towns have not taken advantage Of
this aid to IN extent sufficient to result
in any great improvement.
1t is thought by the trainers Of the
law that by giving state aid in addition
to county aid, towns will be induced to
embark upon system of better and
more permanent highways.
The law creates a State Highway
Commission composed Of five members,
three of whom are appointed by the
Governor. The other two members,
are the State Geologist and the Dean of
Engineering College Of the State Uni
yersity The commissioners receive no
compensation but are reimbursed their
actual and necessary expenses in con
nection with their official duties. This
commission has charge Of the expendi
ture Of the state funds in the improve
ment Of highways and bridges and an
annual appropriation of $4,000 is