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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
cHINAMAN WAS TOO CUTE
Suspicious Of Wedding Cake Sent Him
by Engishman Who Owed
Him Money.

An Englishman who was appointed
to an important post in China got mar.
ried soon after. Among the recipients
OF the usual little card boxes contain.
ing a piece Of wedding cake was a
Chinese merchant with whom the
bridegroom had an outstanding ac-
count for goods supplied.
After the honeymoon, one Of the
first persons the newly welded hus-
band met was his Celestial creditor.
"And how did you like the cake?"
said the Englishman, laughing, after
the usual congratulations.
"Ah, ah," returned the Chinaman,
with cunning leer, me no such big
fool to eat him, sab. Me put cakee in
fire. Burn him up. He. he'll"
ooh, that's too bad" said the Eng.
lishman, very much hurt. "You might
have tasted it, at least, out of com.
pliment to my wife and myself. Why
didn't you3"
"Me too clute, sah," said the Celes.
tial, with the same winning smile
you owe me monee, sab; sendee poi.
son cakee; eat him; 1 die; you no
payee up. Houp-la! He, he, he! ]
know you Ingleeshl"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
AUDUBON TWP.
lI!9lsI!S I!S!I!I|

Charlie Newman and family spent
Sunday at John Petri'e.
Bill Tibben AID family visited
Sunday at Fred Bireline's.
Mr.. Frank Thielen marketed
hogs in Extra last Saturday.
John Hannah and family visited
at John Ficken's Saturday.
Oscar Felt and family visited Sun
day at the Charlie Faga home.
Julius Jergsns and family visited
Sunday at Chris Heckman's Sr.
The daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Faga is on the sick list.
Bill Hocamp and family visited
Sunday at Henry Hocsmp's Jr.
August Drier's spent pleasant
Sunday at the Bill Newman home.
Henry Huss's entertained the Chris
Hickman Jr. family last Sunday.
Alfred Prohasky moved on tie
Sam Jensen farm, Monday, which
he has rented.
Fred Bireline purchased fine
bunch Of cattle of Bill Tibben,
one day last week.
Theodore Schwenneker and John
Petri and August Drier marketed
hogs in Adair last Saturday.
Herman Hickman and family Wis
tied from Saturday until Sunday at
John APPLES south of Adair.
Fred Krumm and John Hannah
and families and Florence White vis-
tied Sunday at Mrs, Schwarting's.
Sam Benton and Clyde Boehme and
families visited last Sunday with
friends at the Henry Stevenson home.
Herman and Chris Hickman and
families and John Hannah and fam.
lily visited Wednesday at Mrs.
Schwarting's.
The little son of Mr.. and Mr..
George Schirm has been very sick the
past week but is reported to be
some better at this writing. 4
Margaret and Geo. Kness enter
tanned company of friends Thurs
day evening, February 9Th. A jolly,
good time was had by all present.
The Coll young people gave a
neighborhood party at their beauti-
full country home Saturday evening,
February 10th. A most delightful
evening was passed by vocal and in
strumental music and playing games,
after which oysters were served.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
stevenson's Keen Comment.

The hit that Treasure Island" mSde
ls one Of the most pleasant episodes
In literary history. Tho story that
Gladstone got glimpse of the book
at Lord Rosebery's house, and spent
The next day hunting over London for
secondhand copy, is good enough
10 be true. Stevenson's wn comment
IN his success Is levslheadsd. If point
ID: This gives one strange thoughts
Of how very bad tho common run Of
books that the wise-acres think too
pad to print are tho very ones that
bring me praise and pudding"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Dll@DV6ll&

James Goodwill and family visi-
ted at the Flynn home.
William Ats visited at the Frue
Hays home last Sunday.
John Eagan and family spent
Sunday at James Eagan's.
VIM Ditto visited Thursday after
noon at Fred Campbslrs.
Sam Dutler and family visited at
the AL Pindell home Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Black visited Monday
afternoon at Mrs. Otto Miller'e.
John Blake and family visitsd at
tho Charley LaFoY home Sunday.
Sam Dutler Jr. and wife visited
at Art Cameren's Sunday evening.
Miss Kathryn Dutlsr visited Tus..
day afternoon at Thonas Canpbells.
Jap Goodwill of Omaha IL here Vi
sitting his brother for several weeks.
Harvey Ditto and James Burns vi
sitsd At Sam Dutler's Sunday after.
noon.
Horny Sunbsrg and family and May
Campbell visited Sunday at Thomas
Campbell's.
Horace PaYrott and family from
Extra visited his sister, Mrs. George
Eagan few days.
George Eagan and family and Au.
gust Dutler went to Extra Tuesday
to visit her relatives.
Miss Lottie Burns and brother and
Miss Ellen Wickland went to Extra
to visit relativee and friends.
Arthur Christensen and lady friend
went to Atlantic to visit his grand
mother who isreported to be sick.
Miss Eva Eagan, whs il attending
school at Shenandoah returned home
and spent Sunday with her parents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
A Warming Against Wet Feet

Wet and chilled feet usually affect the
mucous membrane Of the nose, throat
and lungs, and la grippe, bronchitis or
pneumonia may result. Watch carefully
particularly the children, and for the
racking stubborn coughs give Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. 1t soothes
the inflamed membranes, and heals the
cough quickly. Take no substites. Sold
by all dealers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
To My Patrons

For your kind patronage
since [ embarked in business
in Extra, l most cordially
thank you one and all. As
the new year has come, the
necessity. for cash is very
great and | would therefore
thank you to call and settle
your account if you owe us.
JUHL PHILIpsEN
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Notice To Settle

Having sold our implement Stock
to Kommes Bros., who have taken
charge of same, we wish all who
have accounts with us would kindly
call and settle same at once. Mr.. 81.
A. Nelson will be here but for q
short time to meet you. This 10 "a
urgent request and we trust all
owing the firm will CT ME right in.
respectfully,
II. A. Neleon e. Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Congregational Church

Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at 11:00 q. N.
Preaching at 7:30 p. M.
Prayer meeting & Bible Study
Thursday at 1880 p. m.
Morning Subject "Edueation."
Evening Subject "The Book of
Sorvice.n
Subject for Bible Study Life of
Christ"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Mrs. Christensen Better

Mics Anna Christensen went to
Atlantic Tuesday morning to see
her step mother, Mrs. Peter Chris
tensen, who 10 in the hospital there.
She returned home Wednesday and
reports Mrs. Christensen az i'm prov.
ing rapidly. which all her friends
will be glad to hear.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Agnes Sickles Married

From Colorado, we learn that
Agnes, q daughter of Mr.. Billy
Sickles of Hillrose, was recently
married. The husbands name we
have not learned. Miss Agnes was
Sorn in Extra and moved west with
her parents about ten years ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Will Run Rooming House

Mr.. Walter aud Miss Mary Mari
eta will move to Des Moines in a
few weeks where they expect to
keep lodging house. Mr.. Marietta
will probably work at bis trade and
assist his aunt in conducting the
house. Miss Mary has been a resi-
dent of Extra for a number of years
and will be greatly missed by her
numerous triende.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Maccabee Smoker

On Monday night, February 10Th,
the Maccabees will have a meeting
to attend to special business. 1t ia
hoped that general attendance
will be out. A sm oker is prepared
for the recess. Come out.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Blamed a Good Worker

IT blamed my heartfor severe distress
in my left side for two years, "writes w.
Evans Danville, Va, hbut know now
it was Indigestion, as Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills completely onred me-" Best
for stomach, liver and kidney troubles,
constipation, headache or debility. $50
at Extra Drug Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
He Won'tLiup Now

No more limping for Tom Moore OF
Cochran, Ga. ~ had bad sore on my
instep that nothing seemed to help till
used Bucklen's Arnica Salve," he
writes. "but this wonderful healer soon
cured me-" Heals old, running cores,
ulcers, boils, burns, cuts, bruises, ecze-
ma or piles. Try it. Only Zoe at Exir
Drug Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Talented Young Woman

Mrs. Orville Buckner of north
Audubon County 10 the authorses
of a pretty new song entitled
"Lewene." Words aud naueic are
original with Mrs.. Buckner. Slides
are now being prepared and we
predict for "Lowens" a popularity
equal to "Red Wing" "Dearie" and
"Silver Threads Among the Gold"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Asahel Burwell has been quite ill
the pact week with la grippe and
complications, being forced to give
up his work at the Park Hotel for a
few days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Photographs

The Extra Studio is open every We'd
nesday and Saturday from 1000 .. m.
TO 500 p. m. by Mason Of Audubon.
Good Photos at reasonable prices.
tt Thomas T.. Mason,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
CARPET Weaving

Ifyou want good rug or carpet
woven please call on Mrs. Mike HI r.
ned, Kickapoo Park, or leave your
orders with Mr.. Harmed at the E
D. Cotton store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. Conrad Schwab of Harlan ar
rived here last Thursday to visit at
the home of his brother, e. A. Retk.
meier and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
The Dear Babies

A premium will be given at the
Avoca Fair for the most perfect ba-
by. What's the matter with Audu-
bon?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Chris Petersen is traneplantiug
trees. Last week he was seen haul.
ing very large one that had been
chopped out of the frost and taking
it to his new home east of town. This
is pretty safe way to handle large
trees.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

There was party at the home of
Mre. John Porter last Thursday eve
ming in honor of her some, Charlie
and Leon. Ten of their friends were
present and all report very fine
time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. Robbins of Malvern. Iowa
wac in the city last week visiting at
the home of his friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Silae Crane.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
For Sale
For Sale

Cheap, Two fine Guernsey Bull
Calves ready for service. Sired by
half brother to Dairy Maid of Pine
hurst, Iowa's greatest milk COW.
If John G.. Thomson,
Hazelhurst, Guernsey Farm,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Horses

A number of horses were bought
and shipped to Chicago from here
last week and still there seems to be
enough for all general purposes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Word was received here last week
that Mrs. Clifford Poster, formerly
Miss Trola Seibert of this city, has
been quite ill with la grippe and
complications.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Asa Green went to Braytcn Satur.
day and visited until Sunday noon
at the home of his parents, Samuel
Green and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mics Olga Larsen attended the
party at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Baiers Saturday evening. She
spentSunday at the home of Jake
Baiers aud wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Miss Agnes Christensen of Allan
tic will assist Mrs. Connrardy In
class work during her next term of
dressmaking school. This will re-
lieve Mrs. Connrardy go that che
can devote more time to keep John
up.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. Irwin Jones wee quite ill thu
first of the week with la grippe ane
complications.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Jensen Wis.
tied with relatives in Audubon
from Saturday until Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Firss La Grippe, Then Bronchitis

That was the case with Mrs. w. S.
Bailey, McCreary, Ky. "My wife was
taken down with a severe attack, of la
grippe which run into bronchitis. She
coughed as tho she had consumption
and could not sleep at night. The first
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound gave her so much relief that she
continued ufing it until she was perma-
nently cured" Sold by all dealers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Buy your batteries, automobile
gas engine and machine oil of
tt John Nielsen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mrs. Morris Brady and baby of
near Guthrie Center visited from
Saturday until Tuesday at the b me
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jake
Baiers who resides near this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

The respected mother of Depot
Agent Nancarrow is very sick at his
home here. Her relatives have been
called to her bedside.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gross are the
proud parents of baby boy born
Sunday, February 4th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

"My Wife's Family" Take yours
to see the play. They need recrea-
ton. At the opera house, Thursday
February 22nd.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

A baby boy wac born to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Atkinson Wednesday,
February Z.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

The fellow that poisons dogs is
again busy Seven were despatched
by that route last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Our Danish Sisterhood will hold
a leap year dance in their hall,
Thursday, February Goth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

The Farmers and Merchants new
Bank at Harlan was thrown open
for public inspection Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Miss Winnie Heath visited the
past two weeks with her sister, Mrs
Ola Dorsey. returning home last
Thuradav
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Guide spent
Sunday at the Kyhnn home north
west of town. The son and daugh.
ter, George and Lizzie met them
there. They report big snow drifts
out that way.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

MIR. aud Mrs. James Santee and
children spent Sunday with rela-
tives in Greeley township.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mrs. Frank Strong and grandson,
Jay Kelsey of Lowell, Wyoming,
who have been visiting their rela-
tive, Mics Amber Kelsey for ten
days, started on tneir return trip
last Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Henry Bush is making the effort
of his life, trying to conceal pain
ful injury to one OF his hands. Ask
Henry about it, but make him kiss
a Swamp Root Almanac" before he
tells it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. E. D. Powell arrived here
Sunday from Lawrence, Kansas
where he had been to visit his wife
and daughters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Circular and Cross-Cut Saws
gummed at the Extra Auto & Ma
chine Wks. If
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mre. P. K. Jensen and
little daughter, Felicia spent Sun
day at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Chris Wolf and husband near this
city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
For Rent

The Millinery Store building in
Extra. For further particulars, in.
quire of LATE Simpson, Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Miss Essie Herrick returned home
Monday from a weeks visit with
her sister near Hamlin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Miss Mabel Griffin visited from
Friday until Monday with her
friend, Eva Schrader, in Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

James Nielsen, of South Dakota,
arrived here last Monday on visit
with his parente, Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
Nielsen of Slipperyelmhurst.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Largest line of comic post cards
See them, at P. M. Christensen
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

John Riley arrived here Monday
from Marathon, Iowa on short
visit with his parents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

When things go wrong get jollied
up a bit, see "Ny Wife's Family"
and forget your own troubles, at the
opera house, February 22nd.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. John VandeBrake
were entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Rethmeier Saturday
evening
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
For Sale

For Sale
Home Grown Clover Seed and Seed
Barley at the Elevator.
f22 Herman Barnholdt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Oluf Jensen's little
baby is reported to be little better
at this writing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

DR.. L. J. Oldaker, Dentist. office
n the front rooms over the Chris-
Jensen Jewelry store. All work In
my line promptly attended to.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
For Rent

A house and several lots. Inquire
Of VIM. Bell, Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Wesley Donaldson visited his bro
ther in Audubon last Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mrs. Peter D. Tharnish will de-
part tomorrow for her new home
near Adair, after nearly weeks
illn ess with abscess OF the breast.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mrs. DR.. Oldaker departed today
tor Dee Moines, where che went to
attend Grand Opera, and also to
visit friends few days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Shoe Repairing

For any kind of shoe repairing,
see
Hans Miller
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Christian Church notes will find a
warm welcome in the Journal col
umns.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. p.
C. Petersen of near Extra had a COL
lar bone broken, one day last week,
while playing about the barn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

We can all profit by experience,
sometimes by the experience of
others. See "My Wife's Family"
at the opera house February 22nd.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mise Maurine Jensen, our milliner
10 selling out her stock of goods
this week and will leave in few
days to take up her abode with Mr..
and Mrs. Parker in Dee Moines,
where she will rem ain indefinitely.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Dot Baylor is assisting Mrs. Fred
Cotton with her household duties
this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

The roof of the schoolhouse
caught fire, one day last week, but
was quickly extinguished by the
heroic efforts of the Professor and
the Janitor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mrs. Ed Cotton and Mrs. Peter
South departed Monday morning
for Dee Moines where they will learn
the latest styles in fashions.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Danish Lutheran Church
Services Sunday Feb. 18th at 2:sO
and 7:30 p. NJ.
Sunday School at $50 a. NJ.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
Dance

At the X. of II. Hail, FRI
day evening, February 23rd.
Good Mexsic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

"My Wife's Family" will play at
the opera house, Thursday, Febru.
ary 22nd.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Miss Anna Dorr will visit old time
frien ds here for several weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Zaner and
daughter, Mis-. John Guest and
husband of Armstrong, Iowa will
move to this city the first of March.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Henry Kroeger went to Anita last
Thursday to attend to some busi-
ness in connection with hie farm,
returning home Friday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Ernest Voss and son have rented
the Hunt house recently vacated by
Frank Winfrey and are busy keep.
ing bachelors hall.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Epworth League $50 p. ~.
Prayer meeting Thursday eve.
Subject for morning service, "The
Harvest aud the Laborer." For eve.
ming, ga Warning Voice." Rev.
O'Fiyng will preach the evening
sermon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

William May was visitor south
of Brayton Sunday.
Mrs. silas Crane was on the sick
list the first of the week,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. Galen Cotton departed satur-
day evening for Chicago where he
will receive instructions in Window
Decorating.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. F. 81. Cotton and fam
lily spent SUNDAY at the Smith Bur
ton home south of this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15
NJ. E. Church Notes

Sabbath School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at II and 7:3O every
Sabbath. A cordial invitation to
all.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. Frank Winfrey is packing his
household goods preparatory to
moving to Swan, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Asahel Burwell
spent Sunday at the Irwin Jones
home south of town.