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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
REUNION AT SHILOH
Feeble Survivors Of Desperate Strug-
gle to Gather on field Again
Half A Century after Battle

The coming April will witness the
semi centennial celebration of the
battle Of Shiloh. The survivors of that
tremendous struggle are becoming few
in numbers, and they are bent with
the infirmities of age. But they are
plsnning reunion to be held on the
battle field exactly fifty years to day
after the despe ate conflict, which
opened unexpectedly when the Con.
federate army issued without warning
from the woods which were supposed
to be empty and clear of rebels, and
attacked unawares the ranks of the
Boys in Blue
The Hornets Nest Brigade, consist
ing of the second, seventh, eighth,
twelfth and fourteenth Iowa infantry
will go by water from st. Louis, max
ing an excursion of one tn usand miles
by steamboat to the battle field OF
Shiloh.
Audubon County has but two sur
viyors of this famous brigade, j. f.
Hill and VIM. Bintner, both respected
pioneer settlers of the south part of the
county. A list of names of other sur
vivors of Shiloh will be given in later
issue. The reunion will be held on the
battle field on the sixth and seventh
days Of April.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
THE BOTTOMLESS PIT
A Partial Consolation That An Escape
from Future Torment is Posi-
bic. We're Still Hoping

Ny Dear Friend Bill:-Fseling deep
ly interested and sympathizing with
you as to the subject "There amt nc
Hell" and hoping that may be abe
in degree to allay your fears in regard
to He'll, 1 have, since reading your
article, made the subject special study
and l find that the Bottomless PIT
spoken of in the Scriptures seems to be
the greatest evidence there is on the
subject Since my early childhood
have had picture of that awful cald.
ron vividly impressed on my mind,
and like you, have felt at times there
was no way of dodging it.
Cheer up old friend, 1 have solved
the problem, Question:-W What is a
bottoml IS pit? Answer:-A pit with
out bottom, the same as basket ball
basket. You are tossed in and come out
a winner.
In the case of the pit, the passing
through is purifying process. Death
may be the pit. We will be freed from
ali dross and light as Thistle down and
Immediately mingle with kindred
spirits.
Ii anyone has better solution we
would be glad to hear it.
Respectfully Your Friend
"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
JOHN I. JENKINS
Has Been Very Sick at Home in Bray
1 ton. Now Improving Very Fast

The host of friends of Uncle John T.
psnkins of Brayton will rejoice to learn
that he is getting better very fast now
1t will be remembered that two
weeks ago his life hung in the balance
and his condition SO alarming that two
skilled nurses were constantly in at
tendance. Mr.. jenkins is one of the few
old land marks of the County, who is
lsft of the pioneer days, SO full of pa
thos and anxiety for the future. He
mas lived to see the "prairie rose" and
f'red root" wither and decay and like
The virgin soil, gone forever He has
seen the ''shoe string sod" give way to
the mammoth clover; and the ground
where Indians held their mystic rights
Shere bas been reared and built COM
Portable houses and barns, towns and a
railroad. Where young men SO full of
life and vigor have become old, and
their steps indicate they're passing too.
Their children's birth was welcome
omen of a coming civilization. In his
presence the baby has been transformed
into man; and to him child was
born. He has seen corrupt politics in
his day, where it was necessary? to the
success of those seeking county Office,
to ''slip in bunch of money" for
for someone to use at the polls. But
even that crude and criminal method
of influence has given way to the Aus
Eralian ballot system of voting; the
peerless and priceless method of an
Educated people. Let us hope that
Dnc'e John will still remain with us
TO see the mysteries of man that are to
soae. When the air WILDE in harness,
and the waves of the great oceans gives
no fear. The heavens will be the high
way of commerce and the crossing Of
the mighty ocean give way to the as
sent, by the reckless to other and moro
distant worlds. Cher up old friend
and live on.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Returned From Arkansas

, Mr.. George Hoover, President of
she Audubon County Agricultural
Society and large furniture dealer
liza Audubon, returned from the Hot
Syringe of Arkansas few days
ago where he has been trying the
efficacy of the healing waters of the
spring for stubborn case of rheu-
matism. Mr.. Hoover has suffered all
Hinter which at times was so acute
that it had became alarming. He
reports much less pain and has a
lgood appetite.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Sunday School Convention

At Extra Congregational Church
Thursday, February Goth, 1912.
AFTERNOON SESSION
200 oO-Dsvotional Exercises, J. H.
Mintier.
2:15-Sunday School Grade Work,
the Misses Mabel Keith and Lizzie
Davis.
2:45-The Adult Bible Glass, Rev. j.
Alber.
3:l5-Teacher Training.
3:45-Round Table.
4:e0-Business, Appointment of
Committees, etc.
EVENING SESSION
7:0O-Devotional Exercises, Rev.
Harmed.
7:l5-Sunday School and Mission,
Rev. Smith.
7:3O-Home Department., Rev. O.
Mehuert.
7;4S-Address, Rev. Freedline.
s:l5-Report of Committee and Bus
iness.
James Carlson spent Sunday at
his parental home in Marne.
@. P. Mickelsen, who has been
visiting in Elk Horn for some time,
returned to Atlantic Saturday.
A. w. Harvey went to Omaha Sat-
urday to attend an Insurance Con-
vention, returning home Tuesday.
Mr.. Henry Heath accompanied
his sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Roe Higgins
to their new home near Spirit Lake
last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
K. P. Banquet

Another of those social banquets
that the x. of P. 5oys and their
wives are SO noted for was held in
their Castle Hall last Monday night
The invitations were to all m emil bers
and visiting brethern. By supper
time some sixty five people we're pre-
sent and sat down to table loaded
with delicacies, which entertained
all until late hour. After the re-
past many innocent games were
participated in and at midnight all
expressed themselves as satisfied
with the evenings entertainment
and adjourned wishing them pros.
perity.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Operated For Appendicitis

Mr.. o. S. Welch of Gray, Iowa &C.
companied his son, Mr.. Frank Welch
of near Guthrie Center to hospital
at Des Moines for an operation for
appendicitis last week and his many
friends will be pleased to learn that
the operation was a success and he
will soon be able to return home a
we'll man. Frank has always been
an able bodied man and it works q
hardship to be compelled to lay up
for repairs. 1t is very anxious time
for his young wife but the worst
SCENE to be over now.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Cruel Fate

Sunday last was very fine day
and the temptation to go sleigh
riding to the average city clerk was
indeed encouraging. Our young
friend, of the II. P. Petersen
store procured a rig and was taking
pleasure in the steady glide when
his vehicle struck an obsticle and
dumped him in hole aud into a
confused heap and made 1t neces-
sary for Pete to walk home. He
charged the accident to poor driv-
ing and an improper knowledge of
the roads.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
A Pretty Wedding

At the Methodist Episcopal
Church parsonage, Rev. John Har-
ned officiating, occurred the we'd
diog of Mr. Roy Coll of near North
Branch and Miss Edith Wedemeyer
of near Adair. The young people
are of our best families aud there
is no doubt but their lives, in the
future, will be as pure as their mo-
desty has been in the past. The
Journal sends CONGRATULATIONS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Hal Nc

Through the kindness of Veteri-
mary Surgeon Mr.. T. J. McClain of
this city we learn that Hal Nc, the
property of his son, Mr.. J. w. Nc.
Claim of Los Angeles, is considered
one Of the fastest PAGERS that was
entered for the matinee ofthat city's
Driving Club which was held there
Saturday, January 9th. Hal Nc has
record OF 2-l2 for the mile.
His four.column cut with ]. w.
hanging on to the "ribbous" looks
life like.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
FIRE
Consumed A Modern Hog House, on
the 0akfield Center Stock Far
Last Friday Morning

A fire broke out at the Oakfield Cen
ter Stock Farm owned by Nsls c.
Jensen, last Friday morning, and con
sumed large modern hog house, tive
fine sows, sixteen head of pigs and
some feed.
The house was 22x5O and consisted OF
nineteen pens and grain bin. 1t was
modern building, built especially fol
Mr.. Jensen's convenience.
Nels resently purchased one of the
sows, paying $75 for her. The property
was insured, but we have not heard tc
what proportion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Colonel Mertz Won

! Ex-County Clerk Attorney Charles
White made the Journal pleasant
call Friday evening. AS an attorn-
BY in the Mertz versus Chicago and
North Western Railway Company,
where Col. Mertz was given da-
tage to his business of $500 ; in an
argument made for rehearing,
Charley won out, 80 the Colonel will
collect the damage and the North
western Railway Company will be
csrefal the next time before putting
2 man off their train between sta
lions ana especially Colonel.
Mrs. ]. K. VandeBrake went to
lrayton Sunday for a visit with her
barenis.
Mr.. George Adams of Bonesteel
South Dakota visited from Saturday
slntil Monday with his friend, Miss
Nable Bush.
George Kellogg was a passenger
iover the Rock Island Friday. Georpe
is hustler and is pushing the Tex
as land proposition to beat the
band.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
School Ma'am Walked

Miss Ora Hicks walked to her
home in Extra from her school, Sc.
ven and half miles in the country
Friday evening, arriving here be-
fore sun down. Probably the re.
membrance of that sleigh ride;
upset; walk mile aud half to farm
house; stay over night; walk to
town next morning; pay out few
dollars for broken sleigh; veteri-
nary bill, etc. is still vivid, forciSle
and clear in her mind.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Inspector Of Weights

Special to Journal, Creston la
On account of so many business
men giving short weights and
measures, the city council has
adopted an ordinance to appoint an
inspector of weights and measure 9
for food, fuel and feed. The tests
to apply five times a year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Politicians
@rner
A MAN WHO WON'T DOWN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


The candidacy of Perry G. Holden
Tor the goyernorship of Iowa has
reached stage where it must be taken
seriously by the people of the state. 1t
may as well be admitted now as later
that there is, either in the man him
self or in the ideas which he advocates,
enough of real merit and good sound
sense to give to the movement a more
stable character than most people
would have believed possible. What
at first seemed to be house of cards
now appears to have been builded upon
rock, and to be pretty substantial
structure withal.
Holden's candidacy is not popular
with the politicians and bosses. This
is as certain as anything can be in poll.
tics. Also 1t is one of the very good
reasons why the common people of the
state should be pre- disposed in his
favor; and it may be one of the rea-
sons why SO many of them seem to
regard him favorably at this time.
But more than this, a general reform
in business methods in every branch Of
state, sounty, and local government is
a cornerstone Of his creed. And this is
matter of such vital importance that
no tax payer, who has an eye to his
own interests, can be indifferent to it.
We are wasting and mis-spending too
much money with our crude and un-
calmly governmental machinery.
Holden has done a good work for
Iowa already; and if he can s'repeat"
As effectively along other lines, there
appears no good reason why he should
not have the opportunity. 1t is OBJ
viously a matter which voters should
decide without regard to party lines.
1t concerns the whole people, not any
political party, and must be decided
from the standpoint of public good. II
is safe guess that the independent
vote will be out in overwhelming force,
if once convinced that Holden's elec.
ton means an honest, genuine reform
In public business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
A Surprise Party

A neat little surprise party was
given Mrs. George Aorey at the II.
Rice home near Hamliu, one night
last week. About fifty people were
present to enjoy the evening. She
was the recipient Of beautiful set
of silver table spoons. A three
course luncheon was served, after
which they all departed for their
homes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Baiers-Kirkham

AT the Christian Church of this
city Wednesday afternoon, Mr.
William ]. Baier of Wiota was uni-
ted in marriage to Miss Edna Kirk
ham of Anita. The parties were
strangers here and the wedding a
quiet affair.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Many Discrepancies

Special to Nonpariel from Rock
Rapids, Iowa:-After eleven months
work, L. A. Wilkinson the expert
accountant who was employed by
the supervisors to go over the books
of the county, is now ready to make
his report. II is said there are many
discrepancies.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Checkers

The checker games of Brayton
via Extra last Tuesday, February
18th resulted with score of % to 4
in favor of Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Attended Auto Exhibition

J. w. Jensen aud con Harvey, p.
K Jensen and Joe Myers, all went
to Omaha Tuesday to attend the
Auto Exhibition, which is now in
progress.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Improving Rapidly

The many friends of Mrs. Nancar-
row will be pleased 10 learn of her
recovery of health which altho' is
slow tutsuIe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22

me following parties were issued
licenses to wed the past week:
Name Age
Iaus GsbhartC Clauson. 26
Hanns Christensen nsen-----.---. 25
Jasper Chris Jensen 10
Anna Marie Jorgensen 10
William Albert Olsen "a
Cora Blanche Higlsy
John P. Sylnu .--.---- 20
Syvellia M. Arm etrong 20
Thomas r. Hill so
Margaret Gertrude Schlater. "a
Nels N. Nielsen 35
Dagmar Osgaard- 23
John Fosnot- 10
Sarah Buckner 2S
William j. Baier 2S
Edna M. Kirkham -25
Edith Wedemeyer-----.23 %
William w. McCuen 81
Mary Garroutte----- 1s
Messrs. Nick Thielen and Walter
Hensley departed last Tuesday for
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22

Messrs. Nick Thielen and Walter
Hensley departed last Tuesday for
Texas on land seeking tour.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22
Marriage Licenses

The following parties were issued
licenses to wed the past week:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22

@. P. Mickelsen, who has been
visiting in Elk Horn for come time,
returned to Atlantic Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22

A. w. Harvey went to Omaha Sat-
urday to attend an Insurance Con-
vention, returning home Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-22

Mrs. ]. X. VandeBrake went to
lrayton Sunday for visit with her
hareuts.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-08

make the best OF your way to New
Orleans. Don't stop for anything
push through as fast as you can.
You'll find me there. I've a notion
you and | will quit the country to-
gether."
who's talking of quitting the coun-
try?"
You speak as though you were
fool enough to think the niggers
would accomplish something" said
Murrell coolly. There will be con-
white men in the southwest TO han
die heap better organized insurrec-
tion than We'll be able to set going.
Our fellows will have to use their
heads as well as their hands or they
are likely to help the niger swallow
his medicine. | look for nothing else
than considerable OF a shake-up along
the Mississippi what with
lynchers and regulators a man will
have to show clean bill OF health
to be allowed to live, no matter what
his color-just being white won't
help him any!"
mo, you're right. Il WON'T" and
again Hues gave way to easy laughter.
when you've done your work you
strike south as l tell you and join
me. I'm going to keep New Orleans
for myself-it's my ambition TO de-
stroy the city Old Hickory saved!"
And then it's change your name
and strike out for Texas with what
you've picked up"
mo. It isn't! I'll have my choice or
men-a river full OF ships. Look
here. there's South America, or some
OF those islands in the gulf with a
black-and-tan population and few
white mongrels holding on to civiliza-
ton by their eye-teeth: what's to
hinder our setting up shop for our
selves? Two or three hundred Amer
leans could walk off with an island
like Hayti, for instance-and it's
black with niggers. What we'd done
here would be just so much capital
down there. We'd make II stamp
lnRkTOuuu lOI the OldHs III Nht neat
two years we could bring in couple
OF thousand Americans and then we'd
be ready 10 take over their govern
ment. whether they liked II or not,
and run Il at profit. We'd put the
nlggers back in slavery where they
belong. and set them at work raising
sugar and tobacco for their own boss
es. Man, it's the richest land in the
world. tell you-and the mountains
are full OF gold!'
Hues had kindled with ready en-
thuslasm while Murrell was speaking.
That sounds right. captain-we'd
have a country and a flag OF our own
and look at those free uiggers as
Just so much boot"
"I shall take only picked men with
mel can't give ship room 10 any
other-but | want you. You'll Join me
in New orleans?' said Murrell.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-08
SYNOPSIS.

The scene AT the opening OF the story is
laid In the library Of an old worn-Out
southern plantation, known as the Bar
ony The place is 10 be sold. and It's
history and that Of the owners. the
Qulntards. is the subject of discussion by
Jonathan Crenshaw. business man, "A
stranger known as Bladen, and Bob
Yancy. farmer, when Hannibal wayne
Hazard, mysterious child OF the old
southern family, makes his appearance.
Yancy tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
thaniel Ferris buys the Barony, but the
Quintards deny any knowledge OF the
boy. Yancy TO keep Hannibal. Captain
Murrell, friend Of the Quintards, APP
pears and asks questions about the Bar
ony. Trouble at Scratch Hill when Han
nibal Is kidnapped by Dave Blount, Cap
Blount. gives him a thraslsng and secures
the boy. Yancy appears before Squire
Balaam, and Is discharged with costs for
the plaintiff Betty Malroy. "A friend or
tain Murrell who forces his attentions on
her. and is rescued by Bruce Darlington.
Betty sets out for her Tennessee home.
Darlington takes the same stage. Gancy
and Hannibal disappear, with MurreH on
their trail. Hannibal arrives at the nome
of Judge Siocum Price. The Judge recog-
niZes in the boy, the grandson OF an old
time friend. Murrell arrives at Judges
home. Cavendish family on raft rescue
Yancy. who is apparently dead. Price
breaks Jail. Betty and Darlington arrive
at Belle Plain. Hannibaps rifle disCloses
some startling things 10 the Judge. Han
nibai and Betty meet again. Murrell ar
rive in Belle Plain. Is playing for big
stakes. Yancy awaltes from long dream
less sleep on board the raft Judge Price
makes startling discoveries I'm looking mp
land titles. Charley Norton, young
planter who assists the Judge, Is mys-
teriously assaulted. Norton informs Car
rington that Betty has promised TO marry
him. Norton is mysteriously shot
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-08
"PROUD AND GLAD"
Because Mother Looked SO Well
After Quitting Coffee.

An Ohio woman was almost dis
tracted with coffee dyspepsia and
heart trouble.
Like thousands OF others, the drug
--cdfeine-in coffee was slowly but
steadily undermining her nervous
system and interfering with natural
digestion OF food. Tea is just as In
furious as coffee because 1t contains
caffeine, the poisonous drug found In
coffee)
For 30 years." she writes, 81 have
used coffee. Have always been sick.
ly-had heart trouble and dyspepsia
with ulcers in stomach and mouth so
bad, sometimes, / was almost dis
tracted and could hardly eat thing
for a week.
81 could not sleep for nervousness,
and when l would lie down at night
I'd belch up coffee and my heart
would trouble me. II was like poison
to me. l was thin-only weighed 125
lbs, when / quit coffee and began to
use Postum.
From the first day that belching
and burning in my stomach stopped
] could sleep as soundly as anyone
and, after the first month, whenever
] met any friends they would ask me
what was making me so feshy and
looking so we'll.
Sometimes, before could answer
quick enough, one OF the children or
my husband would say, Why, that is
what Postum is doing for her'-they
were all so proud and glad.
when / recommend II to anyone
] always tell them TO follow direc-
tions in making Postum. as IL is not
good to taste II weak, but fine when
II has the flavor and rich brown
color" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road 10
Wellville," in pkgs. There's a rea.
son"
Ever read the above Ietters A uew
one appears from time tn time. They
ere genuine. true, and fall of hunas.
interest. Adv.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-08
w. N. w., BOSTON, NO. 45-1912.
NEITHER HAYSEED NOR ANGEL
But There Need Be Little Question
That Young Lady Had Much
Ingenuity.

Across the line on the Kansas side
where the study of agriculture is
compulsory, one of the high school
girls took home her monthly report
card and proudly announced:
II took the highest grade In the
class in history, English literature
and German"
That's all very WELL" replied her
father, critically examining the card
but how about this grade in agricul-
ture?"
"Oh, WE'LL" explained the daughter,
I'm no hayseed!"
A little farther down a department
grade. not altogether satisfactory, ap-
peared
And how do you account for this
grade in department.? he inquired.
I'm no bloomin' angel, either"
she replied-Kansas City Star.