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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
ENTERTAINED
The Following Young Ladies Enter
tanned At Their Homes Last Week.

A series of social events took
place last week in honor of the four
young ladies who were spending
their Christmas vacation in Extra.
Mise Houston entertained Thurs
day evening. The guests we're en-
tertained by music and later the
hostess served Refreshments.
Friday evening, Miss Frances
Mlntier WAS the hostess at a six
o'clock dinner. Her guests were
the Misses Powell, Miss Houston,
Miss Brown and Miss Geraldine
Rendleman.
Saturday afternoon, Mrs. r. A,
Jacobsen entertained at three
course luncheon in honor of her
sister, Miss Brown.
Saturday evening, the young
ladies were the guests of Miss Ger.
aldine Rendleman and were enter
tanned by music and games. Light
refreshments were served by the
hostess.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
WEDDING CHIMES
Ringing Joyful1y For The Mingling
OF TWoHappy Hearts In Matri-
m0nial Union.

A seclusive, but otherwise popu.
lar wedding occurred at the home
of Father Hundt near the Cath olic
Church today, January 4th when
Mr.. George Wulf of near Exl1a and
Mics Katie Killon, one of the oblig.
ing clerks at the Ars. Spoo restaur.
ant, entered into the bonds of ma.
trimony.
Miss Killon is we'll and favorably
known in Extra where che has been
employed for sometime. Her popu.
larity is as extensive as her virtues
are many.
Mr.. Wulf is one of the progressive
farmers of this County and is know,
as one of the Wulf Brothere, being
ohe Of hye brothers that have al
ways lived togeth er and have
amasseds q fortune by pursuing
their mutual interests.
The young people will reside on
the Wulf farm, south of Extra.
The Journal extends it's bes,
wishes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Congregational Church

Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at ll:00 a. m.
Preaching at 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting & Bible Study
Thursday at 7:30 p. M.
Morning Service Baptism" fol-
lowed by the Communion Service
Evening Service "Johu, the Bap-
tiet"
The annual meeting of the Church
was held Tuesday evening at the
church. A most excellent supper
was served by the ladies at $3.50 p.
M, after which the meeting was
called to order by the Pastor, and
the following officers were elected
Trustees: J. W. Wissler, J. B.
Connrardy, VIM. Crisman, r. B,
Heath, and r. G. Watterson.
Clerk: Miss Verna Croy.
Treasurer: Edwin Delahoyde
Deacon: j. w. Wissler
Music Com mittee: Mrs. Charles
Milliman, Mrs. Lissie Gault and H
F. Bush.
The Treasurer gave an excellent
report, showing good balance on
the right side of the account.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
The ANDREWS DINNER
Senator Andrews Gave Fine Dinner
T0AFeW Intimate Friends At Home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Knox.

Wishing to spent social hour
With few intim ate friends Senator
Andrews had a fine dinner prepared
by that excellent chef, Mrs. Kirh
Knox Tuesday evening. The guests
ON this occasion were Messrs. DR..
Riley, w E. Brinkerhoff, T. M. Ras.
Hussen aud E. G. Wilson. One of
the finest menus ever spread in Ex-
ira was furnished by the Senator
for his friends.
After dinner speeches were in.
dulged in of which IDr. Riley was
toastmaster. Miss Essie Herrick
was chief waiter on the table and
we'll did she perform that function
After wishing the Senator much
happiness while passing down the
path of life, the guests bade him
adieu, ever to remember his kind
ness on this occasion,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
MIKE NOEL
Has Charge Of The Extra Alamito
Dairy Company of This City. Will
Remain Here Indefinitely.

Mr.. Frank Bates, who has been look
ing after the interest of the Alimato
Company since Mr.. James left here was
succeeded by Mr. Mike Noel so we'll
known. He will remain here indefi
nitely.
Mr. Noel, who was SO unfortunate as
to lose his wife by death short time
since, leaving him with a family of
little children to be cared for, will oc-
cupy the house vacated by Mr.. James
near the station.
We understand his methods of trans.
acting the business will be the same
as followed by Mr.. James, assuring
him of a liberal patronage.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Lines In Memory Of Mrs. Mary Patty

Dearest mother, thou hast left us,
IN this dreary world below,
All the Joys you have in heaven
In this world we do not know.
Oh, the days are sad and lonely
SINCE, dear mother, thou hast gone
ana our lives are full of sorrow
Since you left our loving home.
Now our hearts are torn and bleeding.
W hen we think thy voice we hear;
IN the dark and midnight hour;
Dearest Mother are YOU here!
Yes. dear mother, we will follow
In the footsteps thou hast trod,
Leading to our home in heaven,
where we hope to meet our God.
We will work and do our duty
As you bade us days ago;
Eor we know tbs for our Savior
That we sorrow here below,
It's so sad to do without thee
In this .dreary world to roam,
But We'll work until our Savior
Calls his loving children home.
Oh, how sweet will be the meeting
hen our weary life is DER;
Ihere to meet our dearest loved ones
In that world which we adore.
Ella 3. Peterson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
!. PROMOTION ? R!
Mr.. A. c. James And Wife viii Move
To Omaha, Where He Is Employ
ed As FOREMAN OF Factory

Mr.. A. G. James, who has been the
faithful manager of the Alimato Sani-
tary Creamery Company at this place
since they opened up business here two
or three years ago has been promoted to
better position with the Company.
Art has always been alert to the Com
,pany's interest here and has conducted
himself like a gentleman since residing
here.
We understand that Mr.. James is
promoted to the position of foreman in
the factory at Omaha, which position
he will fill acceptab y to the Company.
His goods went forward this week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
EXTRA IOWA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 1919
PETER THARNISH DEAD
Another Of Audubon County's Re
Spected Pioneers Dies at His Home
In Extra on New Years Day.

Peter Tharnish, whose death occur
red at his home in Extra on New
Years Day was born at Sheldon New
York, July 8, 1s4l.
He enlisted in the Independent
Regiment Battery of New York Au-
gust q, 1859, served nearly three
years, and was mustered out at Ro-
chester, New York July 81, 1865.
February 6, 1856, he Was married to
Miss Mary Arend of Sheldon, New
York, and four years later the young
couple decided to leave their native
state and remove to Iowa, which at
that time was in the Far West.
They arrived at Cascade, Iowa,
April 8, 1870. Their stay there was
brief; and on the fifteenth of the fol-
lowing July they purchased farm in
Greeley Township in this county.
Since that time they have been res.
idents of Audubon County. Until 1896
they lived upon the farm, then re-
moved to Extra where they have lived
fifteen years.
In the spring of 1909 Mr.. Tharnish
suffered q parsiytic stroke since which
time he has been helpless. But he W as
hopeful and buoyantin spirit through
out his afliction; and when he awoke
last Monday morning he announced
that he proposed to begin the New
Yesr right by getting better. A few
minutes later came the fatal stroke.
He remained unconscious until 4:3C
O'Clock the Same afternoon when he
passed peacefully away.
He is survived by his faithful wife
and the following seven children:
John Tharnish, Sac City, Ia; Henry
Tharnish, Creighton, Neb.; Peter
Tharnish, Extra, Ia; Mrs. Mary Thiel-
en-, Extra, Ia; Mrs Kate South, Extra
Ia; Mrs. Anna Kommes, Le' lars,
Ia; Miss Cecilia Tharnish, Extra, Ia.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
M. E. Church Notes

Sabbath School at 10 a. IN.
Preaching atel1 and 7:3o every
Sabbath. A cordial invitation to
all.
Epworth League $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday eve.
Subject for morning "The Build.
ing of a Strong Wall"
Subject for evening Less of the
Shell and more of the Kernel"
A good congregation greeted us
at the church on New Years Eve
and one accession to the church
tie company during 1911 and %
since coming to this charge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
SAM HARM JR.
Wife and Daughter From Dallas.
South Dakota Here Visiting. Away
Two Years. Have Sold Claim.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Harm Jr. and
little daughter, Fern came to spend
the holidays with their relatives
and numerous friends.
Mrs. Harm viii be remembered as
the Central Operat r for the aan-
bon County Telephone Con ~
here for manyyears where II. we
such excellent satisfaction vi IL.
keys.
Sam and the little daughter are
looking fine, and reflects the health
fulness of the western prairie. They
nave sold their claim there and are
living in Dallas, 8. D. now.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
New Postmaster

Tuesday last, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Kreamer, young
lady came to reside with them and
assist ia the household.
AT present she attends to the
dairy department, doing it quite
satisfactorily, to all concerned. She
will 90 doubt receive promotion
at some future day and be recog-
nized as an able Assistant Postmas-
ter In Extra. Frank is much elated
and Mrs. Kreamer overjoyed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
0LDEN TIMES
A Glimpse Of Early Days And How
Time Is Slowly Bringing Its
Changes In Audubon County

That gradual but certain change is
the order in Audubon County is illus
trated by a community which has not
of late received much attention, but
which was once nearly as much in the
public eye as any part of the County.
A quarter of a century ago Douglas
township was the home of some of Au-
dubon County's most prominent citi
zens. Most of them have passed away
or removed to other places. But even
yet many of their names are familiar.
Among them are found I. K. johnson,
Elias Fiscus, Hi w. bster, d. d. Graves
Hi Mendenhall, Amos Teakle, Wilson
Fiscus, etc.
The correspondents of the Manning
Monitor recently gave an interesting
historical sketch of early daysin Doug
las Township, which the Journal re-
publishes with pleasure, at the same
time extending its best compliments to
the author. 1t is a. follows:
The old settlers in and around Fis.
Gus are getting more scarce every year
and but four or five families yet remain.
When the territory adjacent to Fiseus
was first settled nearly every farm WAS
occupied by the genuine old American
stock nearly all coming from Indiana
and other eastern states: At one time
there were 81 families of Fiscus living
between heresand Harlan, but today
not of these remain, with the exception
of few Of the second generation. In
the earlier days nearly every other
schoolhouss was used a. place of
worship on the Sabbath, something
badly needed here today and during
the winters, lyceums and spelling bees
kept the whole neighbour cd interest
ed and awakened and Christmas ne
yer passed by without a countless mum
i, her Of trees TO encourage and amuse the
young In the summer scarcely week
went by without large picnic or social
gathering, AT time these out of door
dinners were attended by hundreds of
people, andonce upon time the men
organized band and for an untutored
one it was hard to beat
Time has changed and for the past
fifteen years the old settlers have been
moving away and today the only ones
remaining who have lived here from 25
to 40 years are Nat McFadden, Web
Firebaugh, Jack Hilsabeok, Abe
Kaufman Robt. Wiley, j. F. Boben
meyer and Elias Fiscus, the whole of
Douglas township now being occupied
by Danishpeople. The hilly land to
the northwest Of Fiscus was originally
settled by the Irish and the place soon
was called by the name of Irish Ridge
as no other nationality could be found
there. But Irish Ridge i. no more: not
a single family now remains. Phi lip
Mccall and John Glen moved away in
the spring of 1908, and the next spring
Timothy Mccall went away, he being
the last to leave.
The Danish people who have been
moving in are the best farmers in the
county. A proof of this is indicated by
the fine farms around Kimballton and
Jacksonville, and by their careful
farming they can pay from 800 to $40
more per acre than other people, and
therefore it is safe to say that in 25
years from now Lincoln Township and
also the town Of Manning will be most
ly Inhabited by the sons and daughters
of Denmark.
Mr.. Clyde Brinkerhoff of Cedar
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
JOURNAL CONTEST
REACHES CLIMAX
Blizzard Had No Terrors For Contes-
tants As Fateful Hour, When
Contest Should Close,
Drew Near

The Journals Double Piano Contest
s;losed lost Saturday evening at nine
O'clock.
Il Nothing could be more uncertain
dhan was the outcome of the contest at
NE moment Of the opening of the bal
Ut box. 1t had been sealed through
Gut the three previous days, and no
Giving person could do more than guess
What had been deposited within it
sturng that time. Butt it was a matter
@f such vital concern to know that a
$rowd gathered despite the flying snow
End roaring wind TO watch the contes-
Rants come under the wire.
It was due to the efficiency of the
three Judges, Messrs. Deahoyde, Har-
gey and VandeBrake, that the issue
NTas not long kept in doubt. The task
hf counting the ballots and determin-
ing the grand totals of votes that had
sen east for the respective candidates
Mctually occupied less than two hours,
Notwithstanding the fact, which soon
Became apparent, that very nearly eve
Jsy contestant had registered big
fgspurt'' st the end in the hope of dis
lancing her rivals. 1t is now plain
,,si;saat the reason why it didn't work
assas that all did the same thing.
81 In the ballot box were found hsapsd
votes enough to make the average
1iticlan ashamed of his puny ability
e vote getter. There were three
Ihdidatez, who had received more
IAN one hundred thousand votes each
aring the three days that the ballot
x WAS sealed.
The hnal count showed the winners
1.-THE contest to be as given below:
District No. !
|. Coda Watterson received 204, $50
II Hes and was awarded the Piano.
Maggie Mertes received l44,95O votes
a III was awarded the diamond ring.
lola MsCiain received Is2, $50 Votes
M was awarded the gold watch.
District No. 2
arie Dutler received l9S,4o0 votes
u was awarded the Piano.
atis Schwarting resolved 175,s50
,s and was awarded the diamond
4lsie Hickman received $3.50 votes
was aw warded the gold watch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Bought Engines

Wilbur Wolf and Will Davis each
S1rchased gasoline engine and
t1mping outfit of the Extra Auto &
fschine Wks to pump water for
Aeir stock, in place of wind mills
thich tailed to furnish a plentiful
hpply of water at all times. The
'asoline engine is fast coming into
commence amongst farmers for
4mping water and other work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Many Thanks

fe wish to thank the many peo.
who we're 40 kind in helping us
ling the Journals Contest.
rGelda Watterson
Marie Dutler
Maggie Mertes
KatieSchwarti
Zola McClain
Susie Hickman
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Progressive Farming

n. Fred Baier of Route 3, Extra
y his surplus stock to market,
Aturday, being 80 head of fat hogs
ndx18 head of fat cattle. How is
hat for Dutchmau, DRY FARMING.
kor mauy weeks last summer "Old
bp pthreatened to annihilate "Kiug
prn" but Fred was certainly favor
tsby the King after his contest.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Viii. and Mrs. George Bliss

Mr.. George Bliss aud wife of
Corniug, Iowa spent the New Years
holidays at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs E. G. Wilson, returning home
Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss are
genial people and it's pleasure to
be in their Company.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Attention Maccabees

There will be meeting of Extra
Tent Monday evening at the Danish
Brotherhood Hall for the purpose
of installing the officers, exsmina-
ton of new reealia aud to organize
team. good lunch at the close.
Come, we need your help.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

The Fairchild Coucert Co. PLAYED
to good house last nj ht aud wou
rouud after round of applause for
tneir artistic work. The audience
was we'll pleased aud reports this
number the best of the Course.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

Miss Ruth Faust, who is teaching
in the north part of the County,
having enjoyed the ho.idays with
her parents and young friends in
the home of her birth returned to
b r duties Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Broken Glass

For twelve years, Mics Verna
fncelot carried piece of glass in
Ie of her feet. When child at play
L stepped on piece of glass, ef
aich portion borke off. At the
be it wac thought that all was re.
pved, but recently nature came to
L assistance and brought to the
srface apiece, that measured one
Blf inch long, and one, fourth iuch
de at it's widest place. 1t was a
Anful ''pull" bat she end ured il
d. no " she is happy it's over.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Photographs

Ihe Extra Studio is open every We'd
nesday and Saturday from 1000 a. m.
TO 800 p. m. by Mason of Audubon.
Good Photos at reasonable prices.
tt Thomas E. Mason.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

Mr.. Earl McClain quit working at
the Hugh Smith barber shop Wed
nesday evening and intends to
leave next Monday for Centralia,
Washington, where be will be en-
ployed ia the future.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

Soren II. Nelson, the Senior mem
Der of the N lson Implement Com
psny of Atlantic started the New
Year right by aiten nding to business
here Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

Mr.. Frank HILL arrived here this
week from Kennard, Nebraska,
where he has been working, to
spend the holidays with his parents
sisters and brothers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

DR.. L. J. Oldaker, Dentist. Office
u the front rooms over the Chris.
tensen JeweIfy store. All work In
my ilne promptly attended to.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Danish Lutheran Church

Services, Sunday Jan. 7th at $50
and 7:30 p. M.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. NJ.
Annual business meeting, election
OF officers, Tuesday Jan. 9th at 100
p. m. All members requested to be
present.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

iss Anna Anderson of near
Brayton spent New Years with her
parents at home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Compulsory Attendance

The largest line of Christmas
cards from lc TO 25c at P. NJ. Chris
tensen's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

Mrs. Matt Tnielen is reported to
be very low with heart trouble, at
her home north of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

Mr.. Clyde Brinkerhoff of Cedar
Rapids departed for his home,
Tuesday evening after a few daye
visit with his relatives here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

,sSSrs County Board OF Supervisors
Hyened in Annual Session at the
&,rt Houaeiu Audubon Tuesday
Il. Mr.. George Ross, who has
Ned the people 80 faithfully re-
3 from the board after many
Re experience.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04
Teacher Examination

TehcHL. Examinat;on will bs held
at the Court House January oath, 25th
aud 26th, last Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday of the month. AS the
State Department has made a slight
change in the program, it will be we'll
f'r those taking part examination to
earn of change.
Eight Grade Examination
Eight Grade Examinations for Ru.
raj pupils will be held in February
and May. According to late laws 1t
will be necessary to write in Civics
and Music. Peterman's CIvics are
'argely adopted by the different town.
ships. We hope pupils will not be un-
duly urged to take these denominations
1t is rare that pupils under fourteen
years ofage are ready for the work. w
do not wish to be understood that we
are not interested in having a large
class of rural gradnates for We should
be delighted to have come to US on
Graduation Day a large class we'll
equipped for still larger work. We
want the boys and girls of Audubon
County to word with this aim in view
Compulsory Attendance
There are some cases of Negligence
on part of parents and guardians con-
c ,rulng school attendance, The corn
crop was harvested early this year.
Your pupils should he in school,
ia Ella NJ. Stearns,
Co. Supt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

Mrs. S. B. Parrott expects to re-
turn to her home in Centralia,
Washington next Tuesday. Wade
McClain will accompany her hop
ing to receive relief from his
asthma by climatic conditions.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur WaVerson
returned to their home in Oma ha
Friday. MIR. Watterson, who is a
natural musician was called home
to furnish music for an entertain.
rnent, that being his profession.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

The Misses Kathryn Dutler, Lizzie
Tremain, Allen Ditto and William
Dutler came down to Extra Saturday
from their home in Melville town
ship to witness the close of the
contest at the Journal Office. The
Young people returned home Mon
day
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-04

Our school bell began ringing
again Tuesday morning assembling
the youngsters to their duties.
Although the thermom-ter marked
% below zero Tuesday M ,rnine,
nearly all the scholars were in their
places, shn wing that the able rii.c,-
pIine of Peof. H lyman AMI M,-s
Langwith aud their able assis,an ts
is very satisfactory.
The Lamar register., 1912-09-18
Lamar 35 146
COOVER THE TAILOR
los l-2 South Main St.
LAMAR. COLORADO
LAMAR. COLORADO

Now. Therefore. l. John o. Stream.
Public Trustee of said County of Prov
ers and State of Colorado. do hereby
give public notice that / will. on Mon
Jay. the Seventh day Of october. A..
-. 1912. at = o'clock p. m. at the
main front door OF the Court House in
the town of Lamar. in the County OF
Prowers. sell all of the above describ-
ed premises. and all the right. title
and interest of the said Daniel II. Bane.
his heirs and assigns therein. at public
auction. for the highest and best price
the same win bring in cash for the
purpose of paying the said sum OF Three
4 thousand and Four Dollars and Eighty
two Cents ($3vOi.s2l. being the amount
secured by the said deed OF trust, and
also the interest thereon accruing from
this date, as provided in said deed OF
trust. and the expanse Of executing this
trust
Dated Lamar. Colorado, September 4.
A. ID. 1912.
Public Trustee IN and for the County
of Prowers and State Of Colorado.
First pub. Sept. 4. 1912.
Last pub. sept. 70. 1912.