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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-04

but you wern't sure, and the plan was
to wait till he'd handed his share over
to the president and then to pull him
in.
This gentleman here, who called
himself Barrett, is an old admirer OF
mine, and when he saw I vas In trou'
BILE he came forward, like the gentle
man he is, and volunteered to take
Walt Barrett's place. Walt got away
two nights ago over the roofs while
you were watching this gentleman be-
hind this broken shade and %f1atterine
yourselves that you still had Walt
Barrett under surveillance. .
"You we're pretty sure you had him
watched, but you weren't quite sure,
and Walt vas still being watched fol-
on the off chance that he had got
away. 1t was necessary to convince
you that this was Barrett, so that you
should call off the search long enough
to enable my husband to get into Can
ada. He's there now, for I got a mes
sage over the phone ten minutes ago
and you're not likely to lay hands on
him.
This afternoon I went out to raise
some money on my furs to help my
husband make his getaway in good
order. On the way back I saw this
other gentleman following me and
like a fool. l took him for a bull ]
thought 1t would be a good chance to
bring him up here and have my
friend arrested, SO that you could be
dead sure you had Barrett in your
hands. I dropped that phony tiara tc
bring him in-I had to take chances
he wouldn't pinch 1t and holland the
trick succeeded. But I guess We
rather overplayed our part, for, in
stead Of arresting this gentleman, he
tried to pretend that he was Barrett
as we'll. Three Barretts was NOR
than I could stand for, SO l thought
1t was time to beat 1t, and unforta
nately, I vas just a minute too late
When Lord Jocelyn returned to hi,
apartments later in the evening hi
first words we're: Fetch me a whisk,
and soda, Talbot stiff one"
"Gad." he muttered to himself, as b,
lighted a cigarette. I'm affair sleuth
l think-notl as the American idion
hath It,"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-04
then" they cried.|

"Orders was to take one man."
Brisow replied, scratching his head
and looking at either captive in per-
plexity. (Which of you's Walt Bar
rett?" he continued.
I'm not" said Barrett. YOU'D best
let me 60"
"What're you doing here, them"
"I'l answer when my counsel adj
vises me-"
"Ah, take him away, jerks. And
now for the other. What's your name:
Have we your %pedigree?"
And where did you get this?" add
ed the chief detective. dangling the
tiara in front Of Jocelyn's face.
LET me speak," said Barrett. "Tll
tell the truth. 1 don't know who this
fellow is from Adam. but I'm the MAJ
you want. I've been hiding here for
the past week and I'm mighty glad
you've got me at last, for it's better to
be behind the bars doing my time hon
est than to be in hiding. My God,
captain, If you knew what I've sui.
fered! I daren't go into the streets
until after 1t was dark, and then I'd
go Sinking round corners and cringing
past each cop as though was a
hunted animal. I'm mighty glad you've
pulled me, and that's the truth. Ny
conscience"
Jaw, tell that to the Judge! I guess
you're Walt Barrett, right enough.
But who's your pal? That's what we
want to know. And where did you
get these shiners? he continued,
again flashing the diamonds in Joce.
lyn's face.
II found that tiara in the street.
answered Lord Jocelyn nonchalantly.
"And since this gentleman has con.
fessed that he is the nan you want
perhaps you will allow me to with.
draw"
what shall We do?" asked jerks.
phone for the van and take 'em
both along to headquarters" Bristow
replied.
"Best wait for Sergeant Evans" said
the third Of the party. He'll be
round by the back entrance In half a
shake"
The shake" could not have In
cluded more than an appreciable frac
ton Of a minute. for almost immedi
atey . trampling sound reverberatet
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
EXTRA, IOWA. THURSDAY APRIL H. 1912
BAD FIRE
The Home of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Seibert Totally Destroyed by Fire
Early Sunday Morning

The alarm of fire was given between
two and three O'Clock Sunday morning
that the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seibert
was burning. In very short time a
number of townsfolk hastily responded
to the call and on arriving at the scene,
found the dwelling doomed to destruc-
tion as it stood beyond the City water
system. All that could be done was to
save as much of the furniture as pos
sible.
Friends and neighbors emptied the
lower rooms, but the upstairs where
the clothing for the family and the
principle part of beds and bedding was
located was mass of flame soon after
the fire was discovered. Besides this
between seventy five and hundred
quarts of fruit were in the cellar which
was destroyed also. The building was
q avery old one but quite commodious
and roomy. There was$lOoo insurance
on the building and about $500 on the
furniture. The loss falls heavily on
Mr.. Seibert as he is poor man strug-
Cling hard to support his family by
driving an r. F. d. route.
Mr.. and Mrs. seibert express their
sincere thanks to all who assisted them
in saving that which was saved.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Decorating

Not that the Journal is Dragging
about having one of the neatest
printing offices ia the state but in
cidental)y to ask it's readers to ex-
cuse the errors of the past week or
during the visit of the artistic ar
lists, Larsen & Larsen, to our sane
tum. Much valuable copy was
emitted last week that should have
appeared. A report of the Democra
tic Convention was intended to
have been run but when the time
came to go to press galley of such
important matter that was alive
could not be found for paint pots,
brushes, scaffolding, etc.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
GOLDEN AGE
Six Of Audubons Respected Grandmas Responded to Birth
day Sociable at the Home of Rev. Freedine

Reading left to right standing-M Mrs
Swender, born in Richland County
Ohio in 1888. Mother OF nine children
Mrs. Freedline of Audubon, Mrs
Seinert of Kansas City, Frank of Lake
City, two sons in Harlan, George in
Kansas City, Albert in st. Louis, Ren
and Fred in India.
Second in row standing-Mrs.
Minkler, born in Columbia County,
New York in 1927, makes her home al
present with one of her daughters.
Mrs. Minkler is quite well preserved fol
one of her years and very pleasant
lady to meet
Third OF right in row standing Mrs.
Swsrtz, born in Berks County, Pa, in
1884. Mother of nine children, sixteen
grand children and eight great great
grand children. Mrs W.. 8. Holoomt
Clay Center, Neb., j. Harney Swartz
Bruce, Wis, Mrs. e. Florence, Seten
Ill, Mrs. NJ. Cirque. Harlan, Mrs. c.
r. Bates of Audubon. Mrs. Swartz is
Chaplain Allison w. r. q.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
CONVENTION
A Good Feeling Lot Of Fellows Net in
Audubon, Elected Delegates to
State and Judicial Conventions

After the preliminaries were over, on
motion committee of three were ap-
pointed by the Chair to select and
report six de legates to represent Aud
ubon County in the State Convention
to be held in Burlington, May 16, 1912
and six delegates to the judicial con-
vention to be called later. The Chair
appointed the following gentlemen: s..
B. Morrrisey, John I. Hensley and
John sunberg. They reported and
recommended the following:
For State Convention: Samuel Me
Gaffin, j. w. Mcclure, John Ward,
8. B. Morrisey, Albert Polzin and
Amos Faneher.
For Judicial Conventions: Charles
Hunt. ]. A. Graham, VIM. Northup,
Lee McAninch, A j. Shupe, and G. L.
Christensen.
The sentiment for a presidential
candidate showed that Champ Clark
was the choice of those present. The
convention worked in harmony. John
A. Graham was Chairman and S. w.
Wright, Secretary of the Convention
and handled all questions satisfactorily.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
EYE KNOCKED OUT
MIR. and Mrs. Lawrence Petersen's
Little Son Struck Blind In One Eye
By Schoo1mate.

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Law.
renee Petersen, who was struck in the
eye at school with tack by school
mate, has gone blind in the injured
eye. The child was taken to DR.. Pat
ton, partner in practice with DR..
Clifford of Omaha, who, after examin-
alton makes the following certificate:
To Whom 1t May Concern:
This is to certify that on March
10th, 1912 examined Merlin Petersen
OF Extra, Iowa and found the follow.
ing: Rather marked crcum corneal
congestion of right eye, small penetra-
ting scar in lower inner qudrant of
right cornea, with anterior synechia
of iris at this point Iris somewhat
irritated, lens Opaque wilh rupture of
anterior capsule from which soft lens
matter was finding it's way into the
anterior chamber. Scar synechia and
cataract evidently secondary to some
recent penetrating injury to the
cOrnea.
JAMES NJ. PATTON.
Omaha, Neb., March %. 1912
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Attend Meeting

Mrs. Ellowene Delahoyde went to
Dee Moines last evening to be
present at the meeting of the COM
mittees of the State Federation of
Woman's Clubs, which is in session
there today. Mre. Delahoyde is a
mem Der of the committee on art,
which necessitates her presence at
Che meeting. She is much interested
In Club work and il absent today
from a regular meeting of the
Thursday Club for the first time
this Club year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11

First in row sitting, left-Mrs. Julia
A. Caldwell, born in Belmont County,
Ohio, i'll 1881. Mother of six children,
three sons and one daughter living,
two dead, three great grandchildren
Mrs. Caldwell makes her home with
her son, Alex at Audubon She is a
member of the w. r. G. of Morris, Ill.
Second in row sitting-Mrs. Alice A.
Wood, born in Nassau, New York in
1925. Mother of three sons and one
daughter, four great grand children,
the eldest one of which is eighteen
years old. Mrs. Wood makes her home
with her son in Audubon.
Third in row sitting left to right
Mrs. Maria Eddy, born in Pennsyl-
vania in ls42. Mother of six children,
Orin W. of Audubon, Dr. Irving Eddy
of Po. sanant Hospital, Chicago, ILL.,,
Mrs. j. III. Baker and Alice of Audi
bon, and Mrs. Emma Sherman of
Kirkman. Mrs. Eddy is an honored
member of Allison w. r. G.
The combined ages of these old
ladies is ATS years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
EXTRA BOY MARRIED
Mr.. Jasper w. McC1ain United In Mar
riage To Miss Ida M. Montgomery
OF Santa Monica, California.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Montgomery of 1921 Second Street was
the scene of wedding Wednesday
evening when Miss Ida M. Montgomery
became the bride of Jasper w. MoClain
The impressive ceremony was per-
formed at o'clock in the presence of
the Immediate relatives of the family,
Rev. j. o. Jennings officiating. The
rooms were fairly massed with pink
carnations and smilax and garlands of
the greenery interminged with the
fragrant blossoms were festooned about
the rooms.
The bride, who was attired in a gown
OF embroidered messaline and carried
shower bouquet of pink carnations and
maidenhair fern, was given away by
her brother, Mr.. A. NJ Montgomery.
After the ceremony supper was served
in the dining room, the table being
exquisite with large mound of pink
carnations and greenery. Dainty favors
were placed at each plate and hand
painted cards ornamented with the
favored shade marked places for Mr..
and Mrs. Jasper w. McClain, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Healy, Mr. Hiram Mont
gomsry, Miss Myrtle Healey, Rev. J.
o. Jennings, Master Irving Montgom-
cry, George Healey Jr. and Mr.. and
Mrs. A M. Montgomery.
The happy young couple left last
evening for Los Angeles and the first of
April they take trip to Alberta, where
the groom is large property owner.
They will return in the autumn and
reside in Los Angeles, where MIR. Nc
Claim has prepared beautiful homo
for his bride. The bride has hosts of
friends in Santa Monica, where she has
spent most of her girlhood days. She
is sister of A. M. and Hiram Mont
gomery, *.*
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
TO HAVE NEW BRIDGE
David's Creek Will Be Spanned in
Extra by Permanent Structure
Of Concrete during Summer

Extra people will learn with pleasure
that the old woouen bridge across Da
vid's Creek between the main part OF
town and the depot is soon to be re-
placed by permanent concrete struc-
ture.
The plan of Strengthening out the
stream SO as to do away with the ugly
bend north of the road is being con-
sidered.
It is also said that the plan, first sug-
gested in these columns sometime ago,
{ ofsscuring the cooperation of the State
Highway Commission, will probably be
tried out on this bridge. 1t is thorough
ly sensible and business like, and about
the only plan which insures absolutely
proper design and construction, and
ttvalue received for the Taxpayers s
money.
Cooperation with the State Highway
Commission means that the following
procedure would be Observed:
1st An engineer from the State
Highway Commission will examine
the site, take soundings for the foun-
Aation, etc. He will be competent
man to whom to refer the questioning
Of Strengthening the creek channel.
End He will prepare plans for the
bridge and submit same to County
Board of Supervisors.
3rd The Beard advertises for bids,
and the specifications are sent to all
companies which apply for copie, Of
same.
4th The contract is awarded to the
lowest bidder on bridge to conform to
Specifications.
5th An inspector is appointed by
the county who is on the job during
entire construction. This man is usu-
ally acompetentengineer recommended
BY the state commission, and any dis
putes are referred to that body for
settlement.
9Th Bills are paid by the Board of
Supervisors ONLY after approval by
this inspector.
1t is easy to see the superiority of this
plan over others. The plan of allowing
contractors to consult only their own
wishes in material and workmanship,
is not good for the taxpayers who foot
the bills. :.
1t is now up to Extra to gravel or
maoadamize the road to the depot. This
should by all means be done this sum-
msr, and some way should be found to
provide for it at whatever inconveni-
ense.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
SHE'S MODEL 1912
Born to MIR, and Mrs. Hans P. Han
sen of West Extra, A
Fine Daughter

The welcome little stranger came to
town Saturday April 9Th and as she is
in good hands and in good home she
will probably receive good education
before taking up her abode elsewhere.
Hans says she's an E. M. F. Model
1912 with a perfect carburetor, muffier
and transmission. Differential, radia-
tor aud engine of the best. Exhaust,
Intake and Timer o. X. and complete
Self-Starter.
1t is gratifying to know that mother
and babe are getting along nicely.
When Hans comes down to the SPEED
LIMIT he will probably recognize his
friends again. Time only can tell
though, when that will be for he is
going some at this writing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
ANNOUNCEMENT
Of Teachers and Peoples Meeting
Held in Audubon, Saturday,
April 18th
PROGRAM

10 a. m. What shall we do on Arbor
Day? Shall we have Cleaning up day,
Health day, Mercy day? Use of
School Libraries, Supplementary
Reading and other equipments.
Report of teachers using Aldine or
Rational method of Primary Reading.
What constitutes a we'll equipped
one room Rural School.
IL a. m. The Seriousness of
Teaching as a Profession, Professor
Galloway, Harlan.
l:30 p. m. Social Half Hour.
200 p. m. Boys and Girls Agricul-
tural and Domestic Science Clubs,
Prof. E. G. Bishop, Ames.
Teachers and School Officers, pupils
and parents and the rest of the folks
should not fail to hear Prof. Bishop.
AS straws show the direction of the
current, so daily developments show
the trend OF preparation for the future
of our boys and gisls.
In over thirty states these clubs
have been organized. New York leads
with membership of 10000. Nebraska
and Kansas each $4,000. Iowa over
$4,000.
For our young people we want corn
judging contests, bread making
contests, spelling schools, debating
societies, and the old ''lyceum.'' We
want revived for both young and old.
We want better health condition for
our schools and we want Audubon
County to get into the "Band wagon y
Meeting will be held in the Court
room and Prof Bishop speaks at p.
m. sharp. Come every ybody.
Ella NJ. Stearns, Co. Supt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Mr.. HANS A. NELSON
The Acetylene and Electric Light Mar
Of Extra In Omaha for a New Sys-
TEN For Customer.

Mr.. Hans Nelson made business
trip to Omaha yesterday for new
"Suuray Acetylene Light System"
which he will install in the home of
Mr.. Peter M. Christensen, our jeweler.
The systems he handles are the very
best and most approved ones on the
market and are perfectly safe and re-
liable.
Sir. Nelson is a practicle man and
mas studied the different system and
has come to the conclusion that the
outside plants are the safest and best.
If you contemplate putting in light
system get Mr.. Nelson's figures.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
LITTLE JIMMY" GONE
James L. Johnson, So Well Known In
Extra, Passed Away At FairacreS
Farm Last Saturday Morning

James L. Johnson was born in Den
mark February "a, 1866 and died at
his home, north of Extra April 9Th,
1912, aged 46 years, l month and 13
days old. He came to this country
when l3 years old with his parents
who settled on farm near Avoca.
They had quite large family and he
began at once to work out among the
farmers near his home. He worked for
nearly nine years for "Uncle Enos''
Struthers, as he was known in his
neighborhood, and learned much from
this conscientious and shrewd busi-
ness man.
He has spent the last seventeen
years of his life at Fairacres Farm
where he died. His parents died some
years ago but he leaves to mourn his
death two sisters; Miss Patrea Jensen
of Extra, and Mrs Hettie Nelson OF
Wiota, Iowa, also five brothers; Nels
G. Jensen and Sofas Jensen of Extra
Charles Jensen of Guthrie Center,
a brother in Minnesota and one in
Washington, and host of friends
for everyone who knew "Little Jim.
mie" was his friend. Those who knew
him best thought the most of him.
He was good citizen, true friend
and an honest, straightforward busi-
ness man of a kindly, genial nature
with charity for everyone and the
kindest heart in the world.
''None knew him but to love him;
None named him hnt tn nraica ,,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Rodgers Killed

Rodgers, the great Aviator who
few from Ocean to Ocean last fall
was taking spin in his blplane
last Wednesday and like many 9TH
or avia tors became fool-hardy and
in perilous descent from 200 feet
high, lost control of his machine
and dashed to his death within 500
feet from where he finished his
triumphant flight last December at
the edge of the surf at Long Beach,
California.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Henry Black Burns

On account of sickness IN the
family, Mr.. Henry Black Burns was
unable to fill the date of Feb. 2sth
at Extra as advertised for the last
number of the Extra Lecture Course
However he has made arrange
ments to give the people of Extra
and vicinity rare good treat on
Tuesday evening, April 10th. This
is the last number of the Extra Lee
ture Course and those holding
season tickets and had them re-
served for the 2Stb can use the same
seats as the plat will not be changed
Reserved seats at Fred Cotton's
store April 18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Destroyed by Water

The destruction by water in the
Mississippi Valley, caused by the
breaking of the levees which con-
trolled the Father of Waters, accor-
ding to the latest government
report is ten million dollars in pro-
perty; thirty Thousand people
homeless; two thousand square
miles of country inundated and
thirty people drowned.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Henry On A Trip

Henry Jacobsen, one of the real
estate dealers of the County, con-
cluded to take trip to Denmark.
Before starting he purchased trav-
elers checks to the amount of $3.50.
From New York Henry wired his
home bank to stop their payment
because he had lost them. Now the
question is who could have got that
money?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Celebrated Birthday

Grandma Dodge celebrated her
birthday last Wednesday and her
children and grandchildren spent
the afternoon with her and were
seated to a fine supper alter which
all returned to their homes wishing
Grandma many more happy birth
days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Farewell Sermon

Rev. O'FIyng preached his fare
we'll sermon at the Methodist
church Sunday night to an appre-
cistive crowd Rev. and Mrs,
O'Flyng will soon leave for their
new home they recently purchased
in Dexter. We will be sorry to loose
these estimable people but wish
them happiness and prosperity in
their new home,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Nuptials

Mr.. Fred Christensen of Hamlin
and Miss Annie Christensen of this
city were married at the home of
her parents in this city last Thurs.
day April 4th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Taken to Hospital

Mrs. Martin P. Mardeson, north
west of town, was taken to Roches-
ter last Sunday to have another
operation for cancer. We hope to
hear of her recovery coon. Her
daughter, Miss Ada Stevens accom-
nanied her there
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Dressrnaking

I will start another cIass Monday,
April Goth. THE will be the last
class until September 5nd. Send in
your names if you wish to enter
this class.
Mrs, John B, Connrardy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Will Go to California

James Paige came up from Allan.
tic Sunday to make farewell visit
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Paige, before he aud his
wife depart for their new home in
California next week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Entertained

The entertainment Miss Langwith
gave at the Hicks home last Thurs
day evening was succees in every
way. Everyone present wore an en-
blem Of come author. A delicate
lunch wae served by the hostess,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Prof. MethenY

Jess Matheny, our former barber
has retired from his Tonsorial Par
lore aud has entered as Professor
of Billiard Academy in Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Tastily Decorated

As an Easter attraction our mer-
chants prettily decorated their win
dows, displaying sorne very fine
and useful articles of wearing ap-
parel and eata bles.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
I'll With Heart Trouble

Last Monday evening, Mr.. Fred
Trem was suddenly taken i'll with
heart trouble and complications.
This makes it quite hard for Mrs.
Tremel, having had her right wrist
thrown out of place in falling on the
ice few weeks ago, and which still
gives her some trouble.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11
Fine Easter Sunday

Did YOU enjoy the proverbial
Easter eggs? The day was an ideal
one here and the Easter Hat was
much In evidence. Many took an
afternoon stroll to see and be seen.
The usual Easter Sunday rain, that
causes precipitation for seven Sun.
days thereafter did not materialize
80 custom will give us fine Sab baths
for two months.
Henry Black Burns will be at the
Christian Church on Tuesday eve,
ming April 10th. This is the last
number of the Extra Lecture course
The most attractive horse bills
ever produced in the County are
made at the Journal Office.
Peter Miller of Guthrie Center
was visiting at the home of his
brother, Alfred one day last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11

Mrs. Lester Peterman and child
rem came up from Atlantic Satur-
day aud visited with her mother,
Mrs Susan Spoo until Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11

Your presence is desired at the
Christian Church on Tuesday eve
ming. Reserved seats at F. h.
Cotton's store on Saturday April
18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-11

Mr. Burns has very interesting
program for all OF the Christian
church on Tuesday evening.