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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
LOAD OF CORN
KILLS YOUNG MAN
Upsets In Snow Drift and Corn Falls
on Driver..Found Hours Later
With Ills Neck Broken.

A distressing accident occurred near
the home of Peter Ackerberg, six miles
east of Red Oak Monday afternoon
which resulted in the death of Mr..
Ackerberg's % year old son, Emil,
when load of corn which he was haul
ing overturned on the road and caught
the young man beneath its weight. and
where he was found dead few hours
later by his father and brother.
Young Alkerberg had started with the
load Of corn for the farm Of neighbor.
In some manner the wagon overturned
and in attempting to escape, the young
man was held prisoner in snow bank.
The load of corn descended upon his
body, pinning him to the ground and
completely hiding him from view.
About 4 o'clock in the afternoon the
youths father noticed the overturned
load and noted the absence Of his SON,
but concluded that he had gone to the
farm for rope with which to pull the
wagon back into the road. Taking q
younger son with him. Mr.. Ackerberg
drove to the scene and proceeded 70
load the corn into his wagon. When q
part Of tho product had been removed
the body was found by the. brother.
The lower portion Of the body was held
securely In the snow and the wagon bbx
presssd agSinst his neck, bending him
forward, The neck was broken.
II il said that several people had
driysn by tho overturned load during
tho afternoon and Ind not dreamed o.
anyone being fensath 1t. Il 10 theughe
'that imnsdiste discovery, howsye&itss
wpuA haHe hsen unayailing. as fatal
injuries sre indicted ,whsn the lpad
struck tk, Jouus man. s,,,- '
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
The Lockes Company.

Tuesday night at the Opera House
The Lockes Company psssented one Of
the best plays ever staged in Audubon
to large and appreciative audience.
First Of all the introductory talk by w.
H. Locke won the people for it was
given in a very nice and gentlemanly
way. He also referred to our home
talent play, "A Modern Annanias;' say
ing that all who see it will see the treat
of their lives, and he should know for
took part in the same play many times.
The music. both classic and ragtime by
E. F. Hamilton was of the first class or
der and nowhat stinted.
The cast were: Juno Vernon, THE
Vampire" Della Locke: Victor Single
ton. "A Bachelor" w. H. Locke; Col
onel Shirley, Whose Heart is Gold "
w. H. Locke and Mexican Pete, IAN
Ex-convict." BY Himself. The last
character we are unable to describe as
he remained very much to himself. The
nrSt three characters were exceptionally
strong in their respective parts. The
program was given in three parts. Part
/. was an intense dramatic play, The
Vampire" in which is depicted q real
lesson from everyday life and brought
tears to the eyes Of many in the audi
ence. Part II consisted of Repertoire by
Will H. Locke and part III wasa Scrio-
comic sketch, "A Dutch Hero" The
songs rendered throughout the show
were very catchy and the dancing was
cleyerly executed. Whenever the Locke
Co. come to Audubon again we predict
for them one of the largest houses ever
in the Opera House, as they have GER
tainly won their way into the hearts of
the Audubon people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
To The People Of Audubon and Extra
.. and Vicinity.

Have asked our company to meet
rates in transportation given by some
other companies, and here is its mes
sage in answer:
Houston, Texas, January %, 1912
j. I. Afford, Audubon, Iowa.
Taking into consideration exceed
ingly low price and easy terms, and the
fact that we have superior land; also
superior system Of irrigation than
others in the valley, we can't afford to
make prospects any such inducements
as you mention. Other companies are
asking much higher prices, much larger
payments and prospects should know
they are paying their way.
We have superior lands, superior
system of irrigation, offered at much
lower prices and on much easier terms
than the other companies are doing and
we believe that after prospects have
inspected the same that they will agree
with us-what they would save in fare
is small to what they would save in
value of lands in case of investment"
John Hammann, Sec'y.
So to those who desire to make the
trip with us we cannot guarantee any
reduction from regular excursion rates;
except to purchasers whose fare win be
refunded to purchasers of twenty acres
and proportionally on smaller tracts.
j. T. AFFORD,
at Finch g. Grahams office.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Home From Rochester.

Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Brien arrived
home Friday evening from Rochester,
Mimi, where they went six weeks ago
last Sunday. Mrs. O'Brien was sue
cessfully operated on for appendicitis,
and her many friends will be pleased
to hear of her full restoration to q
healthy condition. Mr.. O'Brien was
with her all of the time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Mrs. Lucy Reynolds at Rest.

Lucy Reynolds, daughter of Henry
and Mary Seamons. was born at All
Saints, Suffolk county. England, June
10 1887 and fell peacefully asleep at her
late home in Audubon, January 20,
1912 after brief illness. aged "a years,
2 months and 10 days. November H..
1855 she was united in marriage with
John H. Reynolds. to which union was
born ten children, eight Of whom are
living. Two sons, with the father and
husband proceeded her to the great be-
yond. In 1856 she with her husband
came to America and settled in John
son county. Iowa, near Iowa City where
they lived until 1881 when they came to
Audubon county. They settled on a
farm in Greeley township, where they
lived until the death of her husband,
November 4. 1909. In the fall of 1910
she moved to Audubon which has since
been her home.
About 40 years ago she united with
the NJ. E. church, she remained stead
fast'in the faith as long as she lived, she
was good christian woman, a kind
neighbor and loving mother. She
was not tired Of life, for she very much
desired to get well. Kind friends and
loved ones waited on her in her afiiiction
and did all in their power to make her
last days as comfortable as possible. She
has gone from as. She rests from her
labors, her works do follow her.
The following children mourn the
gOjng OF this beloved mother: Frederick
Reynolds. Extra; Margaret Emily
Hoover, Audubon; Samuel Reynolds,
Oklahoma; Mary Jane Hunt and Katie
Htqnna Bell, Extra; Esther May Bar.
III. Montana; Lillian Lucy Stonshrook.
80 City: and Ida Edith Reynolds. An.
drAon: who lived with her mother and
teeriy cared for her IN her old age.
s eAogal tribnto wers beantifsi and
- apprupriate, Funeral iron III
TiSst r. =. church IN this city monday
st. -. oondsoted By the pnslbr Rev.
z. &ses1line. assisted by Rev. J. +.
Ri tset q ths Christian church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Were Married At Atlantic.

Chris Hansen, of Brayton and Miss
Gertrude Ridgley, of Extra were mar
ried at the Court House in Atlantic.
Tuesday afternoon. These are two
well known young people and are re-
ceiving the congratulations of their
large circle Of friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
viii Have Social Afternoon.

The Womans Club will meet at the
Boys Club House Wednesday afternoon
February 18th, at 3o'clock. Every mem.
Der is urged to be present and bring
their sewing. Tea will be served and y
social time provided instead of the
usual set program. The topic for CON
versation will be Mondays work;
Washing"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
0ossard Corset Demonstration At
Frazier's From February
Sth To 10th.

All next week we would like to have as
many of the women and girls as possibly
can come in and see the line of Gossard
Corsets, and be fitted by an expert
filter, whether you are ready to buy or
not. All the newest models for 1912 at
from 49, so to 30. so.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Want Solid cummins Delegates.
Friends of United States Senator Al
bert B. Cummins to the number OF 900
md; in Trades and Labor Assembly hall
at Des Moines Monday and started .
movement 70 send to the republican,
national convention q delegation which
win be solid for the Iowsa.. Acoasding
to tbs prograsa the delegation willhaxe
no second choice Tor the presidmtAl
;nouainatiou. II will vote for Ssaa1sr
Cunnains until Some ono b noinina1sd.
An executive committee Of nftssn
proninsnt supporter Of Senator Cnn-
miHs was nAlnsd 10 tale charge Of tile
work Of Rolk county.
The keynote speech Of the meeting
was made by Editor Harvey Inghain Of
the Register & Leader. He declared
that Senator Cummins has q better
chance to receive the presidential nomi-
nation than James A. Garfield had
when the balloting started in that IA
nous convention in which he was nomi-
mated for president. He also brought
out the fact that Iowa is the golden
Medium in politics.
1T has never been too radical nor
too conservative and for this reason as
well as because Of its geographical To-
cation, and should name the next presi-
dent"
Mr.. Ingham declared that Iowa
should send an out and out delegation
for Senator Cummins with no second
choice. Such action will mean mora
humanity among the republicans than
there has been in years" He also sug-
gested that it is unnecessary to make
an expression against President Taft
because he has done a great many
things in office which are deserving Of
the highest praise.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
LIVED At Ross For Years.

j. j. Ruhs was called to Carroll last
Friday to attend the funeral Of Mrs. d.
Hart which occurred at her home ON
Thursday. The deceased was well
known in Audubon having lived at Ross
anumber of years before removing to
Carroll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Attention.

The Rio Grand Excursion from Des
Moines Feb'y., 9th, is the best and
cheapest. For rates and reservations,
see Geo. E. Kellogg.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
For Sale.

8 room house, large porch, new fur
mace, good we'll and cistern, sink in
kitchen, good barn, cement walks and
curbing, oak floors down stairs, mission
woodwork, china closet and ward robe
built in. Close in and very best loca-
ton. Price $500. One.half down.
Inquire at this Office. 5tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Five Of Audubon's young hnsinsss
men came very near getting into an ar
gumeut one evening the past week.
They could not decide, nor come to any
agreement, a. to how the five could ar
range to call on three Of the towns
most popular and pleasing young ladies.
Two Of tho young men decided to give
the other three the slip, and call on the
young ladies. They were admitted 70
tho home where they -weRe staying. and
apparently having pleasant social
time when an alarm was given at the
outer door. Here were the three young
men who originally belonged to the
five, and they had come to pay their re-
spects to tho young ladies and also their
esteem, in the form of bon-bons. The
sweets seemed to have played part in
determining who should be given an
audience for the evening, for the three
young ladies accepted the invitation of
the latter three gentlemen to accompany
them to the home of one Of their mum.
her where mamma" fixed luncheon
for the three couples. In the meantime
the two first callers were left to take
care of themselves. Somewhat cha.
grined, they came up town. and are now
laying plans to make good at some other
opportune time. The three ladies are
enjoying it immensely and having q
hard time keeping company with five
young men all of whom are worthy and
highly acceptable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
LADY AWAkES TO FIND
 NEGRO IN HER ROOM
Thrilling Experience of a RagIand Woman Early Yesterday-The
 Midnight Intruder Escapes


 Ragland, June 16.-tSpeclal) )-About 12 or 1 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. P. T. Gardner, who lives near the Seaboard depot. was awakened by some one in her room Upon calling to know who it was she was answered by man who told her to keep quiet, and reaching out she put her hand on the head of a negro.
 The alarm was given but before other members of the family could reach the room the negro had escaped through d window, though Mrs. Gardner caught him and tried to hold him until help could come. She states that he was dressed in a light suit of clothes, but could not give definite description of the man.
 He was tracked by his bare feet out across a vacant lot. as the rains of the previous evening had made the ground soft. and after going some distance he sat down and put on his shoes and made his escape
 Sheriff Love of Pell City was wired for and came with deputies, but having no bloodhounds there has been no further de- velopments in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
DECATUR ID BUILD OUTLET ID COUNTRY Episcopal Church Will Build RectOry-Other De-
 catur News

Decatur June 16.--(Special. )--The city of Decatur will soon begin work on the pil<ing of the old Danville road from Moulton street west to the new city hall fin Decatur This road Is now within the city limits of Decatur. II was formerly one of the oldest county roads in the county. When thls is pilSed 1t will give Decatur q most excellent outlet to the country west and south of the city The road will run under the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks at the present underpass.
 St Johns Episcopal church. New De- oatur, will soon begin work on new ssoe0 rectory The old building will be sold and moved off the property to give way to the new one. The fol- lowing members of the church have been appointed as a building commit tee: w. A. Blob. II. B. Beard and W. F. Bixby.
 A revival meeting commenced under large tent last night at the corner Of Sixth avenue and Sixth street, south, New Decatur. The meeting is con ducted by the Rev. Joseph owen of Boaz and the singing Is being con
 
 The Decatur Water Supply company filed deed of trust for $l00,000 in the office of the probate judge yesterday for record It bears per cent interest and is made in favor of the American Trust and Savings company of New
 York city
 Only few weeks ago the Decatur Water Supply company borrowed $300,- 1 0G0 from the same New York company. The water company Is going to extend l its plant here and make great improve nents on the property.
 The following negro prisoners were sentenced yesterday by Judge Thomas l ". Vert: Tootsie Lyle, horse stealing, | l I months hard labor; Ed Garth using abusive language three months in the county Jail. James Reddlek, petit lar ecncy, four months in the county jail The remains of Bailey Couch. the i4- year-old son of William Couch, who died ] in a hospital in Birmingham. were brought here and inferred in thee ity cemetery yesterday. The funeral was held from the residence of his grand mother Mrs. Couch, on Mounton street west, New Decatur.
 Newton B. Hodges died at his home, 7o2 Fifth avenue. west, New Decatur, after brief illness. The funeral serv- lees were conducted by the members of the Woodmen of the World. of which lodge he was member, and the re- mains sent to Elkmont fer burial
 Word has just been received from Philadelphia to the effect that Mrs. W. T. Bartlett, wife of the pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church. New Decatur, who has been in a hospital in Philadelphia, is recovering and that she and her husband may be al home in few days. IL was thought at first that her condition was serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
WILL INQUIRE CAUSE OF
 HIGH RATES ON VEGETABLES

Jackson, Miss, June 16.--(Special) )-Ihe raiorad commission proposes to see why the express companies do not make lower rates on shipments of vegetables in the state of Mississippi, and has cited all such carriers to appear before the commission on July 16, at which time the matter will be discussed andscarefully considered. The citation includes every known vegetable that is produced in the state, also straw berry plants, cabbage plants and sweet potato slips, a branch of the express busi- ness that has come Into great favor here of late because largely of the demand for potato slips In the overflowed sections Of the state.
 The demand for sweet potato slips and vines is heavy and those who planted potatoes with the view of supplying the demund have not been able to fill near all their orders. While at Lumberton Il few days since one of the commissioners saw q check for $50 turned down for the reason that the potato slip raiser to whom 1t was sent did not have the slips to ship out, his beds being bare.
 All railroads have also been cited to ap- pear here June IS to show cause why they should not keep lights burning at all switches in towns during the night It Is under stood that two or three accidents have recently been attributed to the fall ure of the railroads to have lights at switches in small towns.
 The New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad company reports 10 the commits sion that during the quarter ending March 3t it's total revenues were s50l s40 against $4S1 76S the same quarter year before, total expenses, $362.3i against s2Ss.196 the year before; taxes, s12,3s0. against s12,4S3 the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
CAPTURED AFTER
 TWELVE YEARS

Florence. June (Specisl )-Tweive years ago, John M. Legg became involved in a shooting afray at Rogersville q small village a few miles from Florence, in what is known as east Lauderdale county, in which he killed Buck Bedding field and his father. After killing father and son he made plans for escape that were successful He ~as never even To- eated The killing of John Beddingneld and his son, Jerome, was the sensation of many days in Lauderdale county, and search was made in vain. but the man seemed to have a method of his own in elnding his pursuers.
 On Wednesday night last the man was captured at Harrison, Ark, and placed in jail The sheriff of Lauderdale coun- ty was notified, and he with Richard Hol- land left Thursday. the latter going with the sheriff in order to identify the man. Last night the authorities were notified by wire that they had secured the right man and would return to Florence with him.
 For F years John M. Legg has lived in hiding at small place called Jasper, in Arkansas, 20 miles from the railroad, his friends supposlng him dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
OPELIKA NEWS

opelilxa. June 16.-(Special.)-Al the cot- ton crop in this county Is now up to a stand. With the exception of cool and windy days the last two weeks have been favorable to the crop. A considerable per- centage of the crop is yet unchopped. The crop now l sabout three weeks later than last year. oCtton is small but in a health | ly condition. -s.->- | The twenty-first annual convention of the Epworth leagues of the Alabama con ference came to a close last night with ] the address of Dr. John M Moore Of Nashville on the subject: The Call of the Home Landn The delegates returned to their homes this morning.
 The second anniversary of the past9rate of Dr c. Ross Baker was observed with special exercises at the First Bap- list church Sunday morning and evening. Dr. Baker since coming here from spo- kane. Wash, has done great work for good. and is beloved by his church. which has grown wonderfully since his coming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
Low Pay of Paris Police

From the New York Times.
 The Paris police who risked their lives in trying to arrest the members of the automobile bandit band are not overpaid.
 The chief inspector, CoIInard. receives ss41 a year and has reached the highest rate in the service. Sergt Fleury has $500 a year After him comes Inspector Rohr, who arrester Carony. for which days work he got s1 50.
 Inspector Leroy has $l.34 day and In- spectors Sevetre and Huet. who after watching for seven consecutive nights, arrested Raymond la Science. do not re- ceive quite $1.25 a day.
 Inspector Naessens. who arrested one of the gang Paul Doebel, gets the same amount.
 II is true that pensions are paid after certain length of service but 1t is not surprising in view of the scale of the pay that good men in the Paris detee- tive service should be attracted by pri- vafa wort-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
NEW HEAD FOR THE
 LEE COUNTY SCHOOL

Montgomery, June G.-fspecial)--Pros J B. Murphy will not be principal Of the Lee County High school at Opelika next session. His renomination by the county board of education was not ratified by the state high school commission.
 Opposing delegations came to Montgom- cry in an effort to influence the commls. sion for or against the applicant for re- election. No specific charges were made Those who opposed Professor Murphy were content to say that they wanted a more progressive teacher"
 Teachers elected for the school are as follows: Prof. s. Q. White. Camp Hill Miss Augusta Bloodworth New Decatur Miss Irene Harrison, Greenyille
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
Indemnity Bond Accepted

Montgomery, June 16- (Speclal) )--Indem- nity bond for the collection of additional tax on mortgage. if it shall be put into effect. was accepted Saturday by the state board of compromise from the Montsom- cry Traction company. The mortgage is for s4O0Oooo with but sl.Ooo.oo0 of it now in effect. The board collected sl5Oe tax on that part of the mortgage now in effect. If the remaining ss,Oooooo is called for fy the Traction company the board will collect an additional s450O tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
NEWS OF ENSLEY

W. M. Smith, a member of the out side machinist force of the blooming mill of the steel plant at Ensley, was instant ly killed Sunday morning at an early hour. A casting weighing several tons. it is said, was accidentally broken and fell on the man, crushing his body fear fully. Smith, with other machinists whose duty it is to attend to the repairs on Sun day, were engaged in changing the rolls at the mill when the accident occurred. MT. Smith was young man about 20 years of age. and lived on Center street. He leaves a wife. The body will prob ably be shipped to Sheffield, where MT. Smiths people are said to reside.
 Monday afternoon at o'clock a meet ing of all the missionary societies of Ems ley will be held at the Methodist church for the purpose of organizing a federation similar in character to the federation of societies in Birmingham. Mrs Hamilton will be present and address the meeting.
 The memorial services of the Steel City lodge, No. 1S0, K. of P, were held at the Methodist church Sunday morning. The members of the order attended the services in a body.
 
 under the direction of Miss Nina Randall Thomas R. Walker made a short address in which he stated that while the Ensley lodge had lost no member by death dur ing the previous year, it was the custom of the order to hold the memorial service as much to benefit the living and brind about fraternal feeling as to hold services for the dead. Following these prelimi- naries, the Rev. George F. Boyd preached a forceful sermon in which he pointed out that it was incumbent upon Pythians eas well as all others to Ego forward" He stated that progress must mark all things, spiritual as well as material
 Impressive memorial services were held at Oakland cemetery Sunday afternoon. The exercises were jointly held by the modern Maccabees. Woodmen of the World. the old soldiers and Victor Eman- uel. an Italian society. The orders formed fin parade on Avenue F and marched to the cemetery led by the Italian band. At the cemetery the services were conducted by the Rev L. A. Reagor, pastor of Grace Presbyterian church, and appropriate ad- dresses were delivered by Judge J. T. Lowry and D. J. Flnmmer.
 The A men composing the four teams Who will raise the 5000 necessary to com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-17
Flmore County Taxes

Montgomery. June 16.- -(Special)-G. W. Nixon, tax collector of Elmore county, re- turned s32. .s2s. II in taxes to the state aud itor for the fiscal year, according to his final report The amount was divided into the following taxes: General state, ,S11, = 6es p; old soldiers. si66.62; schools. sl3.- 999 IT; poll S2295.