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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
OLD LAND MARX CONE
Richard Fancher Died Near Cameron
Center, Saturday, April 18th.
Came in Year 1882

Dick Fancher died at the home of
his only son, Albert Fancher in Cam
eron township, Saturday, April 29th,
being SO years, months and s DAYS
old at the time of his death.
Ae came to Audubon in the spring of
1882 and settled on a forty adjoining
Cameron Center where he lived for q
few years when he purchased the
home farm one half mile east where he
lived for several years.
His wife died in February 1901 and
his son having married and settled near
his horne, he rented his farm and took
up his residence with the son where he
lived happily and contented never
wanting for care, comfort or company.
Mr.. Fancher was model neighbor,
peaceful man and good citizen,
never allowing himself to worry over
his own affairs or meddle with the
business of others
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
ARE THEY MARRIED?
Thought To Be Kidnapped But After
ward Found At Railroad Town Per
haps Awaiting A Train.

Sunday last was beautiful day for
auto riding and the temptation to
take spin over the fine roads imbued
all people alike. In this connection,
the actions of a worthy young couple
from Mrs. Spoo's restaurant caus es
much comment from the way they
slipped away for their joy ride. After
dinner was over they were missed and
a diligent search revealed the fact
that an auto was gone out too; so the
fears that they might have been kid
mapped were allayed. The telephone
was resorted to, and report received
from Wiota, indicated that a couple
was there who answered the descrip.
tion OF our young friends and that
they were evidently clipping.
Whether they received a nudge or
not that their scheme was discovered,
they boarde their auto and started
on their return trip and when a few
miles out, it commenced to rain, it
poured down. The roads became very
muddy and the machine skidded into
a mud hole. After walking mile
and a quarter to the nearest farm
house a farmer and his team was
hired to pull the machine out of the
hole. The farmer wanted five dollars
for his work but they settled for a
half that price. In just 3 hours our
young friends returned home and
while the treats have not been
distributed it is never the less
believed by some that the nuptial
knot was tied. Now don't accuse
Herman of the Elevator
Nick OF the Racket
Fred of the Green Bay, or
Theodore of Fire and lightning fame
Neither accuse Lantz of the Surgery
Nor Harry of the Bakery
Or Frank of the Restaurant
Or Billy of the Drugs.
And by no means say
1t was "The Old Nick
Irene or Ma.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
PIONEER LADY GONE
Mrs. Maria Fenstermacher Died
Sunday. 0ne Of Audubon
County's Old Settlers

Last Sunday evening, April 2sth,
just as the sun had set and the church
bells were ringing, Mrs. Marie Fens-
termacher passed away to her heavenly
home, after long illness, and was
buried in the Riverside Cemetery at
Huron, S. d on May 1, 1912, at the
age of 5S years, months and 1 day.
She was converted to God at the age
of Is years, lived devoted Christian
life, always defending the cause Of
Christ as true Christian.
She come from st. Joe County.
Michigan to Au dubon County where
she lived on farm the most of her
life. About ten years ago she moved to
Extra, Iowa, and was at home there
five years. She then moved to Hart
man, Colorado and lived there three
years, and for the past two years made
her home at Huron, S. D.
She was kind and loving mother
and companion. To this union fve
children were born, Mrs Ida Shoesmith
Mrs. Cora Rydl, Mrs. Ella Peters and
Georgle Fenstermacher of Huron, and
Minnie Mattison of Hartman, Colo.
In her sickness she was always
patient, always trying to console those
of her family when sad saying what
was our loss was her gain, that the
the Lord had use for her if it was hers
to go, that others were awaiting her
there, exorting her family to meet her
in heaven as it would not be long until
we would meet again. She then prayed
for each one of her children, asking
them to lead in prayer, and as the end
began to draw near and she was too
weak to speak she would point towards
heaven and smile. Her end was
peaceful and without struggle.
Farewell, Mother, thou hast left us.
There will be vacant chair
But we hope again to meet thee
In home more bright and fair.
Thou We're indeed loving mother.
And thy place cannot be filled
For thy voice with us is silent
And thy cheering voice is still.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
EXTRA IOWA, THURSDAY MAY g. 1912
Y-FIvE YEARS
For A Quarter of A Century, DR.. and
Mrs. Beers Were Resi-
dents of Gray

DR.. l.. A. Beers, physician and sur
geon was of the good old Ohio stock.
He obtained his early education in
the Common School. He took up the
study of medicine with DR.. S. B. Pot
ter of Frederickstown, Ohio, he took
a course Of lectures at the Columbus
Medical College under Prof Hamilton
and later course in the city of Bal
timore, Maryland.
He came west and commenced to
practice in Mitchellvile, Jasper Coun-
ty, Iowa. remaining there four years.
On account of failing health he was
obliged to abandon the practice of
his profession for a time. He was
united in marriage in 1881 to Miss
Eva j. Talmage of Monroe, Jasper
County, Iowa. In 1886 they located
in Gray, Audubon County, Iowa where
they raised and educated their family
of four children. The Doctor was q
member of the Knights of Pythias of
Manning Iowa and Utopia Lodge No.
ISL l. 0. O. f. of Gray, Iowa.
Mrs. Beers is hard working Chris
tian lady and member of the U. b.
Church at Gray
After quarter of a century's resi-
dence in Gray, Mr.. and Mrs. Beers
find themselves alone. Their children
having all left the parental roof have
gone west and are getting along we'll.
Three of them, Charley, Clio and
Ormsby are settled in Salmon, Idaho,
while Edna is settled in Carrollton,
Iowa. Having sold their residence in
Gray they are responding to the call
of their children in Idaho, where they
intend to end their days. After a
pleasant visit with their old friends
the Lancelots and Wilson families of
Extra they will visit the old home of
Mrs. Beers when they will go on west
to their new home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Old Peoples Day

Next Sabbath is Old Peoples day.
Special service will be held at the
Methodist Church for this occasion
ia which we cordially invite our old
folke. The Epworth League will
make this occasion pleasant and
helpful to all who attend. Convey.
ance will be provided for those who
cannot walk to aud from the church
Let all come and make this a good
day all around.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Farmer

The Audubon County Farmer need
ed some baking powder in the kitchen
and some axle grease in the able, and
his wife needed some rat poison in the
garret and some whitewash in the
cellar, so there was nothing else to do
Saturday but hitch up and go to town.
Well, sir, we got there all right, but
gosh! it was drive. On the road to
Extra we passed about fifty other peo-
pie who were going somewhere, too,
and what those people did was enough
to make fence picket nervous can't
say what attraction Lena and 1 had
about US, but have been blaming my
calico tie ever since, and would have
fed it to the turkeys ii some other idea
bad not struck my mind. To tell the
truth, those people just stared at US as
if we were two radishes dancing the
Liberty Bell March, and you know
they must have been anxious about
something. But got wise when 1
struck town and commenced to look
uneoncerned, and then everything was
over. You see those people have been
reading about ME in The Journal and
are anxious to sight me. If this were
not free country | could crawl into
some mole hill and come out only at
meal times, to keep the people from
glancing at my whiskers, but 1 thank
my lucky stars and several other plan
cts that my grand fathers ship sailed
In this direction that windy March.
l will bet you jar of apple butter
against three bushels OF turnip seed
that eleven of those people that eyed
me Saturday are dead sure certain that
they can call the Audubon County Far
mer by his nick name. II Ben, you all
know him, hadn't been half mile ia
the back ofme and was eyed at the
same way, l would begin to feel myself
tremble, but so far am breathing easy.
The doctor thinks it will he all over in
week or two if Lena feeds me plenty
Of pigeon soup and onion cake.
While in town 1 slipped into your
editors Office and put in my order for
the ink kegs that belong to me as per
contract. They had a few samples
standing behind the press that looked
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

as if they we:e lined with tar paper,
but the head printer said they are born
that way, and that white ink kegs are
as scarce as white elephants. Iconclud-
ed then and there not to run any
chances on waiting for white ones, SO l
put in my word for sixteen of the
blackest they can save up to next
September. / wouldn't risk the pro-
posion, but Pm a great believer in
advertising because was born on Ad
Street in W iScensin. You see they say
that printers ink is the most wonderful
dope between the Gulf OF Mexico and
Mars, and that if it were not for said
ink the world would soon dry up. Well
sir, says to myself, if printers ink is
such big thing for the world why
shouldn't it be big thing for sauer
kraut?
There's no use trying to calculate one
way or the other cause you can figure
OH it as dead certainty that The
Journals ink kegs are contracted for,
inspected, ordered, and waiting for
next years cabbage. Every man,
woman and child who reads this paper
will be invited to a surprise kraut party
Oct. %, 1918 unless the world and sauer
kraut are so different that printers ink
can't span the chasm. But 1 will let
you know i'll time. To be sure you
won't miss out, order the paper today,
and don't forget tolook for my weather
predictions next week.
Following are two questions that /
have been ash ed to answer.
A sportsman in Brayton wants to
know how to keep his dogs from having
fleas. Dip the pup in coal tar and rub
his heels with borax. This isn't the
best way, however. The reason dog
has heas is because the tleas are in love
with his hair. Cut them off and the
fieas will flee dog gunned quick.
4 young man at West Extra says
that he often goes to dinner parties
where they serve mashed potatoes, and
because he doesn't like his potatoes
mashed, he wants to know what to dc
on such occasions Answer: Stand
the plate on the floor and let the cat
eat 'em. She won't be as particular as
you are.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
School Play

''rhe Virginia Heroine" real, live
wholesome Southern comedy is to be
presented by the High School on the
evening of May 10th. The cast has
done careful work and will present a
true picture of the Southern home
during the Civil War period. Suitable
music will help create the atmosphere
of such a home during those trying
and perilous days The receipts are
to be used to wipe out the debt on the
new piano.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Notice to Teachers

Secretary's reports will not be
mailed from this office as they have
been placed with your director. Do
not go to the work of placing grades
on Secretary's report-it is wholly
unnecessary. Term reports to County
superintendent will not be required
this year if you have kept up the
monthly card reports to Co. Supt.
Leave a complete report in you +
registers. A few teachers have been
careless about the monthly reports.
ELLA M. STEARNs,
mo Co. Supt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
CEMETERY NOTICE
You Are Invited To Attend.

A meeting of all who are interest
ed in cleaning up the cemetery.
Wednesday, May 18th at 900 O'Clock
is the time set. The Park in Extra
is the place to meet.
There is talk of removing the
forest trees because of irjn,y to
monuments. Come Every body.
Bring spade, an ak, rake and a
baeket full of dinner.
Autos will meet you at the Park
and take you to and from the
grounds free.
Cou,n,ttee
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Promotion

Miss Elsie Hunt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hunt, was elect.
ed tea cher of the 5th grade in the
Audubon schools for next year.
Mics Elsie has a remarkable abil-
ity to the schoolroom as elsewhere
and has attained to high rank in
her chosen profession. Her Extra
friends are pleased with her sue
GEES.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
A. N. & 5.
Secretary Shaw Cables from London
That Bankers Have Promised
to Take Bonds Issued

Judge Arthur from his home at
Logan has issueda court order extend
ing time to the purchasers of A. N. &.
S. till May 18th. Gov. Shaw in London
expressed his belief that the deal
would go through, the bankers being
satisfied, would procure the money by
that date. No further extention
would be satisfied. The cable from
Shaw gives hope that the bond issue
of the five million has been taken
which assures the payment of the
creditors of the A. N. & s., its
completion Kimballton to Manning
and the extension from Treynor to
Des Moines, centrally between G. R.
l. & P. and the c. B. and N, tapping
rich country.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
LADY BOOSTERS
Already the City Feels the Effects Of
the Hand that Moulds the Bread
and Dec0rateS the Home

The Ladies Booster Club exceeds in
numbers that of the Mems. The
results of the meetings to date has
caused the Park to be raked over and
the mulch burned and now, under the
direction of the Ladies. men are st
work digging up the ground for flower
beds.
Let the good work go on, and don't
stop when through beautifying the
Park, ladies; but take hold of the two
Cemeteries and put them in good con-
dition for Decoration Day. The appear.
ance of the cities of our dead indicates
to strangers the humanitarian spirit
shat abides with us. Call in the
"boosters" and with their muscle and
your expediency we shall not be
ashamed of our public places. Please
i don't infer from this, thatyou are asked
to do the work, but your natural tastes
can direct the labor that the men
should do
The Flower Committee submits
report as follows:
Northeast end of Parking to contain
one large bed of bright red Geraniums.
Middle telephone pole to be
decorated
1-One row Castor Beans (donated)
Zone row Marigolds.
3-One row Phlox.
Northwest end of Parking to con-
tain one large bed of pure white Geran
iums.
Lower telephone pole in Northwest
end to be decoroted.
1-One row Castor Beans donated
2-One row Lady in Green.
3-One row Mignonette.
Between each bed of Geraniums and
middle telephone pole to be beds of
Petunia and California Poppy respec-
lively.
In middle of park one large bed of
Cannas.
On Eastern slope, Petunias
On Western slope, Nasturtiump.
On Southern slope, Moss, (donated)
In Southeastern corner of park where
there is a large bare place to be made
into large bed Of all assortment called
the Donation Bed.
On investigation by Mrs Kilworth,
We can secure large geraniums in four
inch pots, blooming, and any color at
Sl.5O per dozen, or smaller but quite
hardy plants at 81 90, but it is doubtful
ifths white can be secured in this
quality.
Cannas potted, that is started at 81. so
per ersdozen. Bulbs only, not sprouted,
el.o0 per dozen.
These are the prices from the Florist
in Atlantic and are the very best he can
make and calls attention to other good
parking plants, Salviss started and
thrifty at $500 per dozen.
The Parking is to be sodded between
beds.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
The Linotype

Because we are installing . type
setting machine into the Journal
Office thie week aud have couee-
quently torn up the office 80 that it
10 hard to find "where we are att"
we are sending out this excuse of
paper and trust we may have your
sympathy.
Please Don't kick our houn'
around.n
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Received Check

Theodore Patty transacted business
before the District Court at Audubon
Wednesday, Mr.. Patty has secured
the adjustment of the Seibert fire
loss and handed over a check on his
company for $1,000 being the amount
of the policy carried by Mr.. Seibert.
1t must have looked pretty good to
him at this time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Too Late Now

All of the political aspirants for
Office who had not filed their nom
ination pnpers by last Saturday are
now too late to do SO for another
two years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Doctors Meet In Extra

The Botna Valley Medical Assc-
citation met at DR.. Newlon's office
last Monday and the following ply
siciaps were in attendance: DIR.
Benz min, Elk Horn; DR.. James,
Kimballton; Drs. Brooks, Rosen-
bladt, Childs and May of Audi bon.
and our local ply sicians, Riley,
Newton and Jacobsen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Mrs. Bartlett Broke Arm

Grandma Statzell received word
last evening that her daughter, Mrs.
Ada L. Bartlett, who resides in Chad
ron, Nebraska, fell, one day last week
and broke her right arm, which her
many friends will be panied to hear.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Peter Jensen Dead

Mr.. Peter Jensen, aged 81 years old,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Christensen northwest of Extra on
Monday, April 30, 1912. Mr.. Jensen
came to America from Denmark
thirteen years ago and was a good
citizen, kind father and Christian
man.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
The Stork

That busy bird left a we'll formed
boy at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Riley Jr.. Tuesday night 1t is a
healthy little fellow that kicked the
beam at seven pounds.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Republican Caucus

There will be Caucus of the Re.
publican voters at the Greeley Cen
ter school house Tuesday evening,
May 2l, 1912 at 500 O'Clock p. ~.
FIed Reynolds, Com.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Divorced

Mrs. Ed Finch was granted di-
vorce from Mr.. Finch in the Audu-
bon County District Court yesterday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Card Of Thanks

To all who so kindly assisted us
during the sickness and death of our
father and grand father, we extend
our thanks.
Mrs. Christensen & Children
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Clifford Posten left Sunday for
Omaha where he will be employed
this summer. His wife, Mrs. Trola
Seibert Posten will leave the latter
part of next week for that city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Visiting Parents

Mrs. O.. G. Truman of Creston is
spending this week at the home of her
father, b. Il. Simpson, Stillside Farm
Mr.. Truman is closing big land deal
of his own real estate at Dakota and
will join his wife on the farm Mondao
to return to Creston together. Mrs.
Truman is still loyal to Audubon
County even though her heart and
landed interests are in the new home
where she is so pleasantly and so
happily located.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Miss Edna Wells spent Saturd ay
and Sunday at the home of her par
ents, Charles Wells and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Mrs. Abbott and children left for
their home in Sioux City last Satur-
day after spending several weeks at
the home of her brother, Mr.. Nan
CARLOW and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Arba Milliman is still very sick
boy. We hope to soon hear of his
recovery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Mr.. Rief came down from Carroll
Friday to visit his children, ID. Rief
and Mrs. Peter Thielen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09
Have Named Farms

Mrs. DR.. Newton of this city has
named her fine farm east of Extra
"Ridgeyiew'' while the next farm
east, belonging to her brother, Mr.
Joseph Gilroy is named "Ridgeway."
Every farm owner in Audubon County
should name his or her farm. Many
mistakes, of names OF routes or even
postoffices, may be modified and the
safe delivery of mail or mail matter
be assured if the farm name is written
thereon, whether the poStoffice is on
the package or not.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

The Ball Club gave dance in the
X. P. Hall Tuesday evening. A large
attendance and good time was re-
ported.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

John Peterman went to Atlantic
Wednesday to visit his con, Lester
and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Mr.. aud Mrs. Herbert Herrick of
near Hamlin were visiting relatives
in Extra Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Henry Heath came up from WHO
ia Saturday to visit with his family
returning to his work Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Leonard Kline spent Sunday with
his friends at the Chris Wolf home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

John Peterman of this city, has
rented the Marqueson property in
Audubon and will move his business
and his family there in the near
future.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Mrs. Charles J. Graf of Villisca
was reported to be very i'll last week
but is better at this writing. Dot
Baylor went down to help care for
her.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Mr.. Nels Petersen has torn down
his old barn and will commence at
once to build large new one, in
the southeast part of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Frank Dimick left for the country
last Monday tor Henry Tibben.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

There will be a platform dance at
John Larsen's place, Saturday, May
18th. Good music aud good order.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Don't fail to see the Virginia
Heroine" at the Opera House, May
10Th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

It's too bad there are not Offices
enough to go around.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Mrs. Jesse Nissen OF Hamlin
spent last Wednesday with her par
ents, Alfred Miller and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Benson via.
tied the.latter part of last week at
the home OF her brother, Nick Mer-
tea aud wife,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Mr.. Ed Young was transacting
business in Audubon Wednesday.
Nothing but urgent business would
induce Ed to leave his fine farm for
even half day at this time of the
wear
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Rev. Chundelak of South Omaha
preached in the Catholic Church
yesterday morning in the Bohe-
mian language.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Mr.. Peter kommes returned to
this city Saturday after a ten
months visit with an auntin Wyo-
ming.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Hiram Hill shipped a carload of
cattle Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

The Virginia Heroine. at the
Opera House Thursday evening,
May 18TH.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Miss Kennedy, who has been visi-
ting at the Gilroy and Newton
homes in this city for week or ten
days past, went to Fsirbury, Neb.,
to visit sister, when che expects
to continue her journey to Califor-
mia, where she will remain indefi.
nately.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

See the Virginia Heroine" at the
Opera House Thursday evening,
May 18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Joe Navratil and sister, Helen and
Miss Margaret Mertes visited at the
Nick Mertes home last Thursday
evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-09

Olga johnson of Woodbine, Iowa,
was new pupil in the dressmaking
school Monday. Eda Ingerslew,
Mary Jensen and Anna Larsen
came in Monday for advanced work