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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Formal Opening Of City Library.

The Audubon Public Library will
be ready for opening to the public
Tuesday evening. December 8. 1t is
desired that every citizen be present
to inspect the building, look over the
books and periodicals, meet the Ii
briarian, Mrs. Delahoyde, and be-
come familiar with the method by
which the library is to be managed.
A short program has been arranged
for the occasion. Miss Alice Tyler
of the Iowa library commission, will
be present and give short address.
Beginning with Tuesday evening,
the library will be open daily to the
public, as reading room and the
books will be ready for free circula-
ton, subject only to the laws of the
state of Iowa governing Libraries sup
ported by taxation. The books of
the Columbian library have turned
over to the new library, in addition
to these seven hundred new volumns
have purchased. The board have at
their disposal, funds enough to place
as many more new books on the
shelves. Before placing the order
for these books, they desire to get
an expression from the public, as to
the books the readers most desire
to have in the library. The library
is maintained for the benefit OF the
people, therefore they would appre-
ciate any reader leaving with the Ii
brarian, the name of any book or
class of books not in the library, that
would be of value to it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Supper Nets Ladies $4,000.

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. e.
church gave their ANIMAL supper at the
church parlors last Thursday evening.
The committee in charge worked dill
gently to make the supper the best that
had ever been served. There are many
who can testify that their desire and
ambition was fully realized, for it was
a supper that included everything the
human heart could desire, and served in
manner that is peculiar only to the
ladies of this wide awake organization.
The Society cleared about $50 which
will apply on a 500 debt the Society
has obligated itself to meet. The
Society wishes to thank the public in
general for the generous support given
them in this undertaking.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Farewell Surprise a Success.

A number of neighbors and relatives
perpetrated pleasant surprise on Mr..
and Mrs. Levi Kopp at their home near
Ross last Friday evening. The surprise
was in the nature of farewell, as this
estimable couple expect to leave for Des
Moines about the first of December, and
after remaining in the Capitol City a
month, will soiourn to southern Cali
fornia to spend the winter.
The guests numbering rs had a lot of
good things to eat and talked of the
good times they had with their neigh
Dor who was about to leave them. Be-
fore leaving, Mr.. and Mrs. Kopp were
presented silver sugar and creamer, as
a token of remembrance. Their friends
hope that their visit in Des Moines will
be of profit to them, and that their So
journ in California will be enjoyed with
unalloyed satisfaction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Governorship To Be Contested.

Although G. w. Clarke is elected gov
ernor by $500 plurality on the face of
the returns. Dunn may be declared gov
ernor. Polk county gave Clarke 5000
plurality but the claim is made by dem
ocrats in Polk that several irregulari-
ties in the Polk county balloting is suf-
ficient to throw out all of Polk county s
vote, thus giving Dunn the election.
Some of the points urged against the
validity of the Polk county election are
that the democratic ticket should have
come first on the ballot instead of the
republican ticket, since Claude Porter
carried the county two years ago; that
one democratic judge and clerk were
not provided for the election board as
required by law, that voters were re-
stricted to one minute in the booth, and
that the voting being done by machines
was in some respects contrary to law.
1t would appear that the democrats had
pretty good grounds for contest The
case in all probability will go to the SUI
preme court and Gov. Carroll may hold
over for considerable time. In Kansas
a similar contest is on for governor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Visits Old College Chums.

1. G. Bagley 10of this city graduate
of the University of Iowa attended the
S. U. l. annual alumni Homecoming last
week at Iowa City. The reunion of the
graduates and former students of the
state university was held at the time of
the final football game of the season
when the university eleven, champions
of Iowa, held Wisconsin, the western
champions, to 90 to 10 score.
A reception was given the visitors
Friday evening at the Iowa Union, the
student club house. Saturday morning
soccer football and inter department
football games were played on Iowa
Field. A Visitors Luncheon" was
given at the Commercial club at noon
by the local alumni. In the afternoon
was the big football game and in the
evening special program featured
Football Night" at the Iowa City
theatre.
Next year the Homecoming will be
held at the time of the Ames game. An
invitation will be sent to the Ames
graduates and joint reception of the
alumni of both schools will be a feature,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Pupils viii Give Recital.

The pupils of Miss Martha Dunn will
give recital at the Presbyterian church
Monday evening Dec. end. They will
be assisted by home talent vocalists,
which will give little more variety to
the program. Miss Dunn has large
class of pupils and they are progressing
very nicely under her instruction. Par
ents of the pupils are well pleased with
their advancement and this recital will
be of much benefit to all those who
participate. The public in general
should give this recital their hearty
support. A small admission fee Of loo
will be charged to help defray the ex-
penses.
Following is the progrm to be given:
Piano Quicksilver Stars -. .......... Bohm
Esther Rasmussen and Astrid Jensen
Amaranthus- Caprice for Piano ....... Glider
Esther Keith
Fantasie-Tarentelle. -. ,.-...., Binet
Ellen Graham
Caprice Brilliant ,................. ...-Leybach
Tripping Feet ,.......-........,., ,........ Bohm
Astrid Jensen
Vocal Duet Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Freeman
Tarentelle .----......-.-- Wilson
Cradle song -..,................ EngIemann
Helen Buck
Murmurlng BOOK ....s...---t..-... .--Splnuler
Fiji Goldstein
Les Joyeux Papillon--C Caprice .Gregh
Pirouette- Presto Capriccioso ....---- Schmoll
lola johnson
Piano Duet-Marche MiIitaire ........ Koelling
Fiji Goldstein and Helen Buck
BY The Mountain Spring ........... Bohm
Edith Coon
Vocal Duet -. Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Freeman
Air DeBallet---Op-30. -Chaminode
Etude ArtlStlQue.... ............s.......-G GODDARD
Mildred Buck
Piano Duet---La Golondrina ........ .Serradill
Fiji Goldstein and Helen Buck
A Flower of Spring ...........,---- Haberbier
The Fauns-Les Sylvains-op 90. Chaminode
Valse Styrienne---Op "a .....--... Wollenhaupt
Mabel Hood
Mixed Observation-Disclosures Brooks and Free
man. Messrs Smith and Sampson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Attorney Cosson Wins Big Victory.

Attorney General Cosson received
word from Clinton Tuesday morning
of great victory in the Clinton graft
cases by the payment into the county
treasury of $20,12S by George E. Will
son, Jr., of the Clinton Bridge and
Iron Company, being the amount of
overcharges on bridge work done for
the county. Wilson had been indict-
ed on a criminal charge and the ex-
pert accountants discovered that the
company which he represented had
really got the sum named out of the
county on bridge work more than a
fair price for the same. He offered
to pay back the money If the crimi-
nal charge was dropped, and it will
be dismissed. Other criminal cases
will be brought to trial at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Next President is Native Southerner.

For the first time since the war of
the rebellion the United States will
have president who was born south
of the Mason and Dixon line after
March 4, 1918.
Woodrow Wilson, who became the
choice of the people of the United
States on November 5th, is native
southerner. He was born at Stanton,
Virginia. He is the first native of the
south to be chosen for the highest
office in the land since the time of
Abraham Lincoln. This is distinctive
feature of the election of Woodrow
Wilson that the country is beginning to
take note of. 1t is pointed out as
another indication that the country no
longer knows south separated from a
north. AS one exchange put it "the
dead past seems to have about COM
pleted the burial of its dead"
Another notable feature about the
recent candidates for the presidency is
that the four leading ones were born in
four successive years. Debs was born
in 1855, Wilson in 1856, Taft in 1857
and Roosevelt in 1858.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28

AT the M. E. church this afternoon at
two o'clock will occur the marriage of
Mr.. George A. Dennis and Miss Mabel
Wood. The ceremony will be performed
by the pastor at Seaside, Oregon.
Mr.. Dennis is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. s. Dennis, ST., of this city, and is
well known to our readers, having
grown to manhood in this vicinity. He
is one of the young men Audubon people
are proud of. 1t was only few years
ago that he entered the employ of the
Chicago & Northwestern Ry., and by
close application to his duties he re-
ceived promotion after promotion until
today he is division superintendent,
which carries with it a handsome salary.
His friends here join in extending most
hearty congratulations ard in the flu
ture hope to hear of his continued sue
cess and unbounded prosperity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Iowa Implement Dealers Association.

The official program for the 18th
annual convention of the Iowa I'M
plement Dealers Association has been
issued and mailed out by the secre-
tary of the association, e. P. Arm
knecht of Donnellson, Iowa. The
convention will he held at the
coliseum. Des Moines, December 8,
A, 5, and 9th. On Tuesday evening,
reception will be held at the Slavery
hotel This association has grown
to large proportions since it's or
ganization in 1895. Much of the
growth in recent years is due to Il. p.
Armknecht, who was at one time
president of the association, but the
last five years has done still greater
work in it's behalf, as the secretary.
He is, perhaps the best known imple-
ment dealer in the state of Iowa. In
the list of members, which includes
a firm in almost every town of the
state, we notice the name of the
oelke company, of Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
A Thanksgiving Entertainment.

Talk about your jolly, good times.
The second committee of the Wo-
mans club, certainly know how to
entertain and make every one wish
for more. Their party at Watts hall,
Tuesday evening, was great success
from start to finish. More than a
hundred guests enjoyed the program
and were served with cake, coffee
and pie, just to help make things
more pleasant. A "prize" turkey was
given to the most popular lady pres
ent. Five ladies were candidates and
votes sold at one cent each, the pro-
ceeds thus obtained were to be given
to the Boys club. Mrs. James Good
well was declared the winner of the
contest with Mrs. VIM. Rucker sec
.ond.
One of the pleasing features of the
evenings program, was the Minis
trel' show. About twenty-five ap-
peared in costume and sang a number
of darby songs. These musical Sc
lections proved very popular and en-
pertaining.
The committee in charge were:
Messrs. and Mesdames John Wagner,
VIM. Rucker. John Andersen, Geo.
w. McNary, George Dye. Neil Barent-
sen, Fred Buthweg, Carson Brockway,
Amos Fancher, John E. Mcguire,
Harry Northup, E. N. Taggart
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
VIM. McLeran Slightly Injured.

VIM. McLeran was slightly injured
at the home of his son. William one
and half miles west of town, last Fri
day morning when the reach of the
wagon they were riding in broke, and
threw the occupants onto the ground.
Mr.. McLeran did not feel any i'll effects
until after he reached town when he
had nervous shock. A physician was
called to give medical attention. He
is still confined to his bed, but from all
appearances will soon recover. He is
we'll along in years and the severe jolt
he received, by the fall, was too much
for his system. We hope to soon see his
familiar face on our streets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Run on Bank at Charlton.

Idle gossip was responsible for a
serious run on the Charlton Savings
Bank last Saturday, but all demands
were met promptly and shortly be-
fore the closing hour it was appar-
ent that the scare had spent its force,
several large sums being deposited.
More than $4,000 was paid out dur
ing the day. The bank was fully
prepared to take care of itself Mon
day, but it was not believed the run
would be resumed. The absence of
President J. A. Brown and Vice Presi-
dent Webster Hultz is said to have
been responsible for the gossip. Mr..
Brown was in the west on business
and Mr.. Hultz was in Des Moines.
Both hurried home when advised of
the talk and now have the situation
we'll in hand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Progressive Party Localized.

Progressive party managers havelega-
LIKED their party in Iowa, so that they
will be required to make their nomina-
tions next year all by vote at the pri-
mary and will be debarred from going
on the ballot by petition after conven-
ton nominations as this year. But be-
fore they can vote at their primary, or
secure ballots of the progressive party
brand each and every one will have
to file with the county officials prior
to primary day sworn statement of
changes of party utilization, for there
are not now on the primary books any
persons listed as belonging to the pro-
gressive party. All the declarations
Shat must stand for four years unless
affidavits of change are filed. were
made last June. The lists as then
made out will stand for four years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Choir Renders Sacred Concert.

The choir of the M. E. church render
ed Sacred Concert last Sunday even
ing, taking the place of the regular SER
mon. A congregation that taxed the seat
ing capacity of the church was present.
The choir is under the efficient leader.
ship of Miss Carrie M. Berger, teacher
of music in our public schools, and the
concert was pronounced one of the
choicest programs ever given in Audu-
bon.
The program commenced with piano
selection by Miss Mildred Buck which
was followed by the choir rendering
"The Heavens Are Telling selection
from Creation. The entire program
was composed of choruses, solos, duets,
quartetts, sextettes, &c, interspersed
by violin solo by Mabel Graham and
Miss Tilda Schmidt.
Miss June Gray, gave musical
monologue that was novel and highly
appreciated.
A silver collection was taken which
was to help defray the expense of pur-
chasing music. The choir gave as their
closing number, Praise Ye The Lord. I"
Miss Tilda Schmidt. violin; Chas.
johnson, cornet; G.. G. Brockway. from
bone; and Miss Mildred Buck, pianist
composed the quartet of musicians as
accompanies.
The members and friends of the NJ.
L. church are justly proud of this must
cal organization and this concert, SO
magnificently rendered, demonstrates
what concerted effort can do with
home talent. Miss Berger is splendid
director and the choir gave her the very
closest attention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
BURNS FROM FIRE
PROVE FATAL
Injuries Received By Aged Lady While
House Was on Fire Caused Her
Death Few Hours Later.

Last Thursday morning the home OF
A. s. Culver caught fire in manner,
the exactness of which, will probably
never be know Shortly after ten clock
the fire alarm was given and when the
fire department reached the home some
bed clothing in a hall way was discover
ed ablaze. This was thrown out of the
windows and the fire extinguished.
Amelia Culver, an aged sister of Mr..
Culver, was in the hallway at the time
trying to extinguish the fire. Her cloth
ing caught fire which burned her hands,
face and body very badly before the
clothing could be removed. The dam
age done to the home was slight, and
resulted more from the smoke than
from actual fire.
Miss Culver, who is about rs years of
age, has been living with her brother
many years, and of late she has de-
manded close attention. 1t is surmised
that she set fire to the bed clothing,
thinking she was building fire in a
stove, and when she fully realized what
had happened, she sought to put out
the fire, and in attempting to do so, her
own clothing became mass of flames.
AS soon as she was discovered, physi.
clan was summoned, who gave her tenn
porary relief.
The injuries Miss Culver received
were more serious than was at first an
ticipated. During the early part OF
the evening she became worse and about
three o'clock Friday morning she died.
The occurrence is avery regretable one
and the public in general sympathize
with the family In this sad affection
that has come to them without a mo
ments notice.
Amelia Sarah Culver was born in
st. Lawrence County, N. Y, in tie year
1887 and died in Audubon, Iowa Nov
%, 1912. Short funeral services were
held Saturday afternoon from the home
conducted by Rev. A. B. Miller At the
request of the deceased the service was
short and no obituary was given. In
terment was made in Maple Grove
cemetery
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
FOLEY WILL
MAKE CONTEST
Papers in Contest Case We're Served on
Representative Jacobson
Monday Morning.

M. F. Foley, democratic candidate for
representative at the recent election has
served notice that he will contest the
election of the present incumbent, o.
Ell. Jacobson. republican.
The unofficial returns following the
election held November 5th, gave o. HI.
Jacobson majority of two over Mr..
Foley. When the Board of Supervisors
mado the official canvass a few days
later, Mr.. Jacobson gained five votes in
Douglas township, giving Jacobson the
republican candidate majority of
seven votes.
Mr.. Foley has been consulting his
friends regarding the case and he is
convinced that there are enough spoiled
ballots in the various townships that
were thrown out which he claims
should legally have been counted, to
give him clear majority and the cleo
ton. This may be true and on the OF
her hand it may increase Mr.. Jacobsen's
majority. At any rate the contest is
on, papers having been served on Mr..
Jacobsen when he was in town Monday
morning. j. M. Graham is the attorney
for Mr.. Foley.
The claims of the contest for the office
of Representative will be investigated
by committee of the next legislature
at Des Moines sometime during the
session and it may not be settled before
the session is half over The expense
of the contest will be borne by the state
of Iowa, and only the personal expenses
of the contestant are paid by himself
Mr.. jacobson believes he was fairly
and honorably elected, and having re-
ceived majority of the votes cast, be-
lieves he is entitled to the office. His
friends all over Audubon county will
give him the support to which he is
entitled and assist him in every way
to maintain the office.
AS matter of fact we do not believe
Mr.. Foley would have contested the
election had it not been that his friends
insisted on his doing so. The people of
Audubon county and the state of Iowa
will watch the proceedings with interest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Teachers Meeting Of Womans Club.

The Woman's club will meet at
Watts hall, December 8, beginning
at 800 o'clock promptly. The pro-
gram will be furnished by Miss June
Gray, who will give a demonstrated
talk, on THE Value of the Kinder
garten in the Public School" Club
members and kindergarten mothers
are invited. Each member will be
expected to read or tell Of useful
household hint, in response to roll
call. Bear in mind the day, Tuesday,
December 3, $500 p. m.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Free Lecture For Horsemen.

Prof. Cudd of Kansas City, will lect-
ure at the court house in Audubon, on
December 5th and 9Th, twice each day,
at 1880 and 1880 p. m. His lectures
will be on barren mares, abortion,
navle diseases and other horse dis
eases. Prof. Cudd is specialist in
his line and his lectures will be OF
great benefit to all mare owners in
the county. The lectures will be free
and large attendance is desired.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Christian Church Notice.

The Revival meetings closed Monday
night. Attendance was good through.
out and the interest seemed to be in
creasing but fearing the spread of
diptheria as one case had been reported,
it was thought best to close for the pre-
sent. The regular Sunday services will
be held as usual next Sunday. Subject
for Sunday evening, The End of The
Turk, or "Mohanmedism in Prophecy. {"
7. E. Glendenning, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Viola Evangelical Church.

On next Sunday services will be as
follows: S. S. at 1000 a. m, preaching
at HOO a. M, and at 1880 p. m. You
are invited to be present. The young
people of Mt. Zion rendered the Cantata
last Sunday afternoon to crowded
house, The offering was $10.s5 for
which they thank the people most
heartily. O.Mehnert: Pastor,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation.

A God fearing nation like ours owes
it to its Unborn and sincere sense of
moral duty to testify its devout graft
tude to the All-giver. For many years
it has been customary at the close of
the year for the national executive to
call upon his fellow countrymen to offer
praise and thanksgiving to God for the
manifold blessings vouchsafed to them
in the past and to unite in earnest suppl
ance for their continuance.
Wherefore, / William Howard Taft,
president of the United States of Amer
lea, in pursuance of the long established
usage and in response to the wish of the
American people, invite my countrymen,
wheresoeyer they may sojourn. to join
on Thursday. November %, in appro-
pirate ascription of prayer and thanks
to God for the good gifts that have
been our portion and in humble prayer
that His great mercies toward us may
endure.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.
The people of Audubon in general
needed the oveproclamation issued by
the President of the United States.
Thanksgiving services will be held this
evening at the Presbyterian church, and
the sermon will be preached by Rev. j.
G. 'Schwab
Today is one peculiarly sacred, cele-
brated by the in-gathering under the
parental roof, the annual reunion of
brothers, sisters, cousins and strangers
within the gates. 1t is the one annual
holiday more especially devoted to the
sacred shrine of home The churches,
too with proper consideration for the
fundamental truths of Christianity, the
fatherhood of God and the brotherhood
OF man, generally meet in union SER
vice to offer praise and Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving lifts us out of our sor-
did selves, makes US at least for the
moment forget our selfishness, gives to
our thoughts niger elevation and adds
to our moral nature in various ways.
1t does more. 1t gives us occasion to
think how small and insignificant we
are, and as we look about us and see
the earth covered with fruitfulness, it
tells us that none of this abundance
proceeds from ourselves. This of itself
should cause our hearts to swell up in
thankfullness and ask for guiding
Providence to continue his bounties
even though we should fall short of a
due appreciation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-11-28
Knights Of Pythias.

Regular meeting night being on
Thanksgiving evening it has been deem
ed advisable to postpone this very inn
portant meeting for nomination of
officers, to the Friday evening immed-
lately following, Please consider this
a pressing invitation to be present on
Friday, Nov. Goth.