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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Serious Accident Is Narrowly Av.rted

A man on motorcycle, riding at
bread-neck speed, came near causing .
serious accident at the Nash bridge last
Thursday evening. An aged couple,
driving team Of horses was crossing
the bridge when the motorcycle passed
them. The horses became frightened
and one Of them almost jumped over
the bridge bannister which caused the
harness to become entangled. The man
got out to ak the harness and to quiet
his team. While he was still on the
bridge another motor cycle came mp be-
hind them. Because he could not pass
the team without dismounting from his
machine, he offered to insult the couple
by cursing them. This made the old man
indignant and he would have given the
motorist Q good humping, in which he
would have been justified if he could
have left his horses. The driver of the
team was entitled to the position he was
holding In the road and he ought not to
have been subjected to insult.
Considerable complaint has come to
the city officials about autoists and mo-
tor cycle riders exceeding the speed linn.
1t and this thing is going to continue
until someone Is injured Then it will
Be toolate.
The driver OF q team has as much
right on the highway as any other ve-
hicle, and when he is in trouble he
ought to be able to proceed without a
cursinR. Il is too bad the old gentle
man did not know who the motorcycle
riders were 80 they could have been
brought before the proper officials and
given chance to pay for their smart
ness. The lady in question upon reach
ing their home was unable to eat any
supper and could not stand for several
hours, because of the nervous shock she
had received.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05

John Reinemund and wife returned
to Audubon Monday from fortnights
visit to various points in Colorado.
They spent great deal of their time in
Denver. but took numerous side trips,
including the thousand mile scenic tenF.
They were above the clouds on Pixies
peak, in heavy frosts and in big snow
storms, but John says he believes he
prefers good old summer time in Audi
bon. From all indications. times are
not very prosperous in Colorado. Many
houses are vacant and the talk of the
country Is Wilson for President, Mr..
ReinemDndl Uniformed his Denver friends
thattAe safest RlaR was, TO vote for
Taft, and he ,ai& manHot them were
foolish enough to believe him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Visiting Ii. Old HON. Place.

Albert G. Ross, of Audubon, Ia, who
has been the guest Of his brother, James
w. Ross of 40Si Franklin street for the
last two weeks. left yesterday for Phil
adelphia and New York before return
ing to his home in the west. Mr.. Ross
left Johnstown Apr. Z, 1865, andthis has
been his hrst visit in the east since that
time. He has been q resident of Iowa
for the last 81 years and during that
time has held several responsible posi-
tions in the public schools as teacher,
superintendent and deputy state super
intendent. More recently he has been
engaged in newspaper work. While in
Johnstown the brothers made trip to
the old homestead in Somerset county.
which neither had seen for Al years.
Their eldest brother was the late Rev.
Levi L. Ross. who was we'll known in
this section Of the state. -Johnstown,
Pa Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Nels Nelson Dies Suddenly.

Nels Nelson, died very suddenly last
Monday evening. shortly after ten
o'clock, at the home of his son Nels
where he had been making his home
the past six years. Mr.. Nelson had not
been feeling very well the past couple
Of weeks, but his condition was moi
considered dangerous. A physician
was at the home Monday evening and
while he was still in the house talking
with the folks, Mr.. Nelson breathed
his last. His death was attributed to
heart disease.
Mr. Nelson was born in Denmark.
His wife is dead, but he leaves six chill.
dren. two sons and four daughters. He
Nelson was good man and was uni
yersally liked. Funeral services will
be held this afternoon at 1:30 from the
Danish church conducted by Rev. J. P.
Christensen. ..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05

The sorrows Of Mr.. Roosevelt must be
intense. To discover, after many years,
that he has been the unwilling bene6-
ciary Of malefactors Of great wealth
that despite his specific orders entrusted
to his intimate Cortelyou for enforce
ment, tainted funds were sought and
accepted for his election, that not only
practical railroad kings like Hartman
and friends of social and industrial re-.
form like Morgan, but the wicked
Standard Oil monopoly had secretly
struggled into his campaign funds their
mites, must bring sore discontinue to
his soul. Probably Virtue never has
been so deeply grieved, unless it was
when the Massachusetts, delegates to
the Chicago convention disregarded or
ders to be honest rather than loyal and
persisted in voting for Roosevelt, al
though elected by State which ex-
pressed a majority vote for Mr.. Taft
or when Ormsby McHarg perperrated
his fake contests and attempted to gain
control of the convention by such means
or perhaps again when the unruly and
insistent delegates at the first Chicago
convention refused to accept the oppor-
tunity to nominate progressive like
Hadley Of Missouri and obstinately de-
manded Roosevelt or nothing.
-
With such experiences in his mind, it
is not to BE- wondered at that he yields
to the temptation to lose faith in men
and holds the lantern Of Diogenes to the
mirror in final despair in his search for
the honest man. Even Perkins and
Finn may at this moment be disregard.
ing his instruction and be indulging in
practices or handling money that bear
the taint.-Phillidelphia Evening Bull
letin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Freshmen


The following obituary IL taken from
the Warner, Alberta Record. and con.
Germs former residents Of Audubon:
Last Friday evening. Aug. 10 al
$50 the infant daughter Of E. NJ.
Preston and wife, passed away after an
illness Of two weels:>
The little one was afflicted with
Cholera. Infantum and tho she seemed
to rally at times, yet the malady was
too severe for the little body. and she
passed quietly away.
The funeral services were held Sun
day ct 2:80p. n., Aug. 1sat the Preston
home on third street, Rev. L. L. Orth
conducted the funeral services, one song
onlySwss sung. duet, Safe In the
Arms Of Jesus" by Mrs. LaPrairie and
Miss Beryl Fairbanks.
The interment was made In the
Warner Cemetery west Of town. There
were several splendid floral offerings.
Sara Louise Preston was born at An
dubon, Iowa. Sept. IA. 1911. thus max
ing her eleven months and two days old.
The borrowing family have the heart
felt sympathy Of the entire community.
All Of the family were at home at the
time Of her departure except Miss Julia,
the oldest daughter who Il ct Lethb ridge,
she came down for the funeral and re.
turned Monday evening"
i Their many Audubon friAnde extend
them their heartfelt syMpatAy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
The New Landlord.

Martin Mogg has taken charge of the
Arlington hotel Lou Caldwell who
has been conducting the place, turning
the business over to Mr.. Mogg Saturday
evening. Martin makes a splendid look
ing landlord and il his business contin,
ues to increase like it has the past week,
they win have to build an addition.
Here is wishing Martin all kinds Of sue
cess in his new undertaking.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Gees to Accept New Position.

Claus. Thomson left Sunday evening
for Waterloo where he has accepted q
lucrative position with the Waterloo
Saddlery Co. Mr.. Thomson is hustler,
and viii make gocd wherever he is
placed. We are sorry to have him leave
Audubon, but we cannot blame him
for making . move when he can butter
his condition. 1t Is quite probable that
his family will follow him in the course
six months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Vlsla Center nj. zlsa e.. Church.

On uext Sunday services, win be in
tent - follows: 8. 8 at 10. Sermon by
Rev. Whitcomb. Song services lead by
Prot. Wyland a. llA. m. $50 and 1880
p, m. No =. P. A. Sunday evening.
Come 70 these 4aAtiAss every evening
thiA eQming week. Walpome to ~, 2
sfst0es Q. Aehnert.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
YOUNG MAN IS BLIND
Sulphuric Acid Explsla and Burns Bed
Eyes. 0Deratisl Hay Save Nm
Froa fetal Blindness

Otto Witthauer received word from
De- Meinss last ThursdAy morning tint
bis son, Omar, who wis workine on 5
dairy farm near Aberdssn, 8. D., had
become blind from an sccids ST. a. foms
kind. The message that Mr. Witt4an1e
received left him ia the dart - %
whether it,said "accida1t o.. s1Gd"
HS wae alAo Informed that Omax Wes
on his Ny a Dss Moinss 1bere IL
mothse and Iists-rsside. ! "a
Mr. Wifthanar Wsut to Des N6ipes
Friday and Sunday he wroteto rsiattves
hare telling them Of the accident which
in substance Is a. follows:
OR1e was working on q large dairy
farm near Aberdeen and was in the act
Of testing milk. In making the test
sulphuric acid is used The chain or
belt that operated the testing machine
broke and this caused the machine to
break all to pieces, throwing sulphuric
acid all over Omar's hands, face and
clothing.
The acid burned the eyes to such an
extent that he was rendered blind in an
instant. His face was badly burned as
were also his hands. His clothing was
saturated with the acid which burned
his body. but the. clothes we've immed-
lately removed. Those who ware near
had presence Of mind enough to wash
the burned parts with milk and this
relieved the sufferer until . physician
was called.
Mr.. Witthauer was taken to Aberdeen
in an automobile where an eye specialist
performed an operation. The eye balls
were taken from their sockets and
treated. This was done without an
anaesthetic. Omar exhibitsd remark
able strength and courage but before
the operation was finally completed he
fatnted
The physician stated that If he regain
ed sight in one eye, chances were that
he would regain his sight in both eyes.
Omar u able to distinguish night from
day and this causes the physicians to hope
that in time he will regain his eye sight
sufficient 90 that he will be able to get
around. And If no complications arise
he may be restored to his usual health.
The future viii depend largely upon
how he gets along the first month. His
ewes ara handarad and will rnmain 40
for the next thirty days. ~
Otto Witthauer has employed a
specialist at Des' Moines to look after
his son, and he viii receive the very
best Of attention. The Des Moinea
specialists are also very hopeful that
thsy can restore the young man to
health and that he will regain his eye
sight. His many friends here and else
where viii hope that he can be relieved
Of thia sad affection.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05

Sunday school Sunday morning a,
usps at go, Services Sunday evening
o. 5000 clock.
Rev. J, p. Christiapsen, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
OLD SETTLERS MEET


an .,nu : rI. \,
" Wv = S'slisa' INV
calhAs NE EaRiy DaYs Ii AudE
bea County.
Ths Picnic Of Old sattlers Of Audn-
bon County was held hare last Saturday,
Most Of the Oldest settlers Of the COL
ty, most Of whom reside in the Exira
nsiehborhood ware nre.snt.
The early morning train BROUGHT .
rood siaSd crowd from Extra and brav-
ton. TIE north end Of the county also
ssnt large delegations. The day Wa a
IDEAL one, and people from the countrt.
from III directions. made the crowd -.
Of the largest that has ever. attendsd
one OF these ricnics.
Audubon had make a special effort to
entertain the old folks, and incidently
the young folks. The program was
scheduled to begin at 1880 but it was
not commenced until II o'clock. At
that hour the Audubon male quartet
opened the program with a selection,
after which R. G. Spencer made the adj
dress of welcome. Following him were
a number of old settlers including J.
G. Bonwell, Doc Stearns, the president
of the Association and Hon. o. n. JAG
OLSEN. These gentlemen gave a great
deal Of the history Of the county and
recalled many interesting incidints.
After dinner more music was furnish
ed by the male Quartet. Mr.. Stearns
had charge OF the ceremonies who then
introduced Congressman Green. MIR.
Green made very nice talk to his old
neishbors and friends. He assured them
that while he iksd Washington, with
all her handsome buildings and paved
streets, yet it remained for the old home
folks to bring to his heart that feeling
OF rest and contentment. Mr.. Green is
highly esteemed by his home folks and
they were glad to give him the opportu-
nifty Of voicing his sentiments.
The male QUARTET by request. sang
an old colored camp meeting shout and
this greatly pleased the large audience.
President Stearns then introduced H.
j. Hoogenakker who was given the
honor Of introducing an old time friend.
the Hon. D. w. Hamilton, who was to
make the address Of the afternoon. Mr..
Hamilton is one Of the cleanest politi-
ciansin.in the state. Iowa people have
every reason to be proud of his character
and integrity.
. Mr.. Hamilton gave splendid ad-
dress. He was new TO the people of
this section of the state, and all they
knew Of Dan Hamilton, was by repu--
tation. Our people have a splendid
opinion of him. They may not be-
lieve as he does on the political ques-
tions of the hour, but they admire Nm
as man. The frank statements he
make here Saturday command respect.
Following the address, Mrs. RsH.
Cotton, of Extra rendered vocal solo.
Mrs, Cotton is splendid singer, has a
sweet voice and 1t is highly cultured.
After the.music n. F. Andrews, of Elk
ira, who knows more about Audubon
county than any other ten men, gave
an interesting talk. He interested his
hearers and he has circle of friends
who are always pleased to listen to him.
The parade, though interfering some
what with the program, was unique
and drew the attention of great crowd.
James Law is to be complimented on
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
School Exhibit for County Fair.

As had been said Of another state, we
will say Of Iowa, her hope is in her homes.
Her homes are her domestic universities
therefore we are seeking q beginning
work in the cooperation Of Home and
School. The ohsrs below are for boys
aud girls attending school when It is
in session.
Csas A. Pst ten ssn Of white corn.
. b. Best tn sars Of yellow corn.
!" c.; Rest single car OF any corn.
p. ASst twelve eafs Of pop corn.
=" = heet display Of potatoes peck.
n, Best disp,a5 Of tomsases six
o. more.
cIaa q. r.. ssa%al display Of vsss,
tables. -
Class a. Rsst hand mada kitchen apron
/" I. Best machine adsapron.
+" J. Best three button holes.
&" X. Best loaf OF bread
L. Best dozen cookies.
" M. Best general display Of sew
ing and cooking.
Premiums for each Of the above are
500 for LIST. and 15c for and, with the
exception Of the two general displays,
which arc % 90 ana 800 for LIST, and
End, premiums respectively.
Young people see what showing
you can make in this line. I know ii
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05

Wright, Wanda
High School-F. w. Johansen, Supt
w. p. Butler, Principals; katherine
Murphy. English; Isa Li4hthall, Latin;
Bertha Ross. Normal Training; Anna
Mslka. German and Science; Carrie N.
Berger, Music
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-06
ADDISON COUNTY COURT.
BOY Pleads Guilty TO RObbing FERRIS

burg StOrc--Scntence suspended.
Middlebury, June Sin Addison county
court to-day a 17-year- boy, Charles
Bailey. pleaded guilty to the larceny OF
three watches valued at s45 from the
store of Cushman & Kimball at Ferris
burg on January l. since when he has
been an inmate of the Addison county
jail. Judge Fish assigned ]. G. Page of
Bristol as counsel for the boy. who after
comforting with his counsel. pleaded
guilty. Sentence that he should be con-
fined in the House of Correction at Rut-
land for not less than 70 nor more than
Is months. was suspended and the re-
spondent put in charge of Probation Off
Ger DIN A. Smith. He Is to be left until
the expiration of his sentence in the GUS
tody of Deputy Sheriff Noble ]. San
ford. This was thought advisable as the
boy mas no parents and this was the only
offense known against him.
The first jury trial of the term was
begun in the forenoon, the case of Sara
HER VS.. Earnest Bodette The plaintiff
claims damage for an assault alleged
to have been committed upon her by the
defendant on September g. 1911. when
the defendant was chief of police of Yer
gennes. The assault is alleged to have
been committed at night when Mrs.
Iiier and her husband were on the public
streets. 1t is claimed that Bodette struck
the woman with his cane on the should
err back and cheek and that having
been suffering from a heart trouble the
injuries and excitement disabled her
from the performance of her household
duties for six or seven weeks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-06
LIVESTOCK MARKET.

BEEVES-Receipts. 2.14s; steers slow
and lower: bulls and COWS steady;
steers. $600@9.25; bulls. S4.O0p1. %; cows,
t2.75a625
CALVES-Receipts. 4,ll6: veals, 800
1000: early sales Of prime heavy. 5000.
culls. $55Cd7OO: buttermilks, s5.5od6co.
dressed calves weak; city dressed veals,
l21zGl61ac; country dressed, Halle.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts, S,72S;
sheep and yearlings csc lower; good
lambs steady: others weak; sheep (ewes).
50 ood4.5O; culls. s1jo09.50, mixed sheep
and wethers, s475Q5.95; lambs, ssoHd
1000: yearlings. s. 25n7.75.
HOGS-Receipts. 6l35. steady at S.751
500: pigs. S.25d7.75.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-06
BOY DESPERATE CAUGHT.
Pathetic Meeting between Hush Keefe
and His Dying Mother.

Rutland. June 6.-Hvgh Keefe. Rut
lands boy Desperate was captured again
tonight after his third escape from the
State insane asylum at Waterbury. the
local police surrounding the home OF a
chum. Salas Gee on Kilington avenue,
thus taking the youngster without any
trouble.
Young Kecce. who Is only II years old,
gained much notor4ety about four years
ago. when he placed ties on the tracks of
the Rutland railroad in an attempt to
wreck one of the fast through New York
trains. A year later he set fire TO a
vacant house In Proctor, a few miles
from here and he has also been suspect
ed Of setting other fires In this locality
Keefe's latest stunt was the holding
up of three women in various parts OF
the city at the point OF a revolver and
threatening to shoot II money was not
handed over. The same night he ram
sacked one of the finest homes In the
city, stealing articles from the house.
This wave of lawlessness occurred about
year ago and since that time he has
three times escaped from the asylum at
Waterbury.
Keefe in telling his story tonight said
he went from Waterbury to Montpelier,
to Malone and Syracuse, N. Y. and
from there TO Troy. n. Y. coming to
this city on tho sleeper The boy $
mother. who comes from n highly re-
spected family. lies at the point OF death
and the meeting Of the two to-
night, brought about at the request OF
the boy, was pathetic sight, Young
keefe broke down and promised TO re-
form.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-06
ARMED GUARDS
At SCALE WORKS
Three Attempts to Destroy Gov
ernor Mead's Plant at Rut-
land by Fire.

Rutland. June 5.-Three fires within the
last few days at the Howe scale works. OF
which company Governor John A. Mead is
president, have led the officials OK the
corporation to place armed guards In the
various buildings of the big plant at
night. In an interview tonight Governor
Mead said: Yes, l fear that there Is rea-
son for us to suspect the recent ilres to
be of incendlary origin, we are taking
protective measures" The states execu-
tive refused to affirm or deny that armed
men were patrollng the plant at night
but this is known to be true.
The last string of fires occurred June
at eleven O'Clock at night. The blaze
was located in the foundry and 1t took
both fire companies some time to subdue
the flames. There was a still bigger fire
in the same building May 30, the alarm
coming In at midnight. In both Instances
the fire was started between the rounds
of the Waterman.
1t became known tonight that n big
quantity of pig iron was found piled
against the door of the machine shop and
in various places about the room was
discovered bundles of oily waste. This
happened Monday night. Junt 3.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-06
DILLINGHAM; SUGGESTS
DELAYING LORIMER VOTE

Washington, June 4-The vote of the
Senate on the resolution declaring the
election Of Senator Lorimer of Illinois
invalid will not be taken until after the
national conventions II negotiations now
in progress between his supporters and
opponents in the Senate prove success
full.
The suggestion for the postponement
was made to-day by Senator Dillingham;
chairman of the Lorimer committee. Mr.
Dillingham; did not indicate purpose
of pressing the suggestion, but he point
ed out the necessity for a full attendance,
which It would be difficult TO obtain
before or during the great political
meetings
The opposing senators acknowledged
the force of the point. but did not In
dictate their decision, but probably Will
fall in with the majority and agree to
let the vote go over.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-06
GRAIN STATISTICS.

Total clearances Of wheat and flour
were equal to $4,000 bu. Primary receipts
were 25S,ooo bu.. compared with 10000 bu
the corresponding day year ago EST
mated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat q
cars; corn 800 cars; oats 90 cars, hogs
1900 head.
BUTTER-Steady Creameres c3gcsc;
diaries. 20Go+c.
EGGS-Steady. Receipts, 21,7S cases;
at mark. cases included, 15ts|q l61sc or
binary firsts. 16c; firsts. 170Hc
CHEESE-Firm. Diaries. 12%dl3Ac !;
twins, 121ed13c; Young Americas l3s.G
14c; Long Horns, 12%91sAc.
POTATOES-Weak. Receipts. old es
new 70 cars; old. $11Oa1.3; new. $500
LEO.
POULTRY-Alive steady Turkeys, 12c
chickens, 12c; springs, s3OOas.OO pei
dozen.
VEAL-Steady. s@12c.