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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18

sound of the saw and hammer is to
be heard on all sides and only last
week three large business houses
were commenced, and / understand
another banking house and hardware
store, two stories high. besides many
smaller ones, are to be built this win
ter
1t makes Mt. Pleasanter open his
eyes to see the 'git-up-and-git' dis
played by the business men of this
place, who are, with about three ex-
ceptions, all young men.
The railroad was completed De-
cember 6, and since that time not less
than 10000 bushels of corn have been
hauled in here, and four carloads of
wheat shipped. A depot, 14X100, is
now being built. Have met the NAL
lory boys, the Scott boys and Mr..
CaTper, who formerly lived near
Trenton. They now live three miles
from here. The Journal and Press
reach us each Saturday and are as
good as meeting old friends.
Yours truly,
A. H. ROBERTS,"
You will see by this that We then
lived weeks in a day, and months in
week. Everything moved with a
rapid pace that winter and one who
had been in town a week was con-
sidered an old friend and an old
settler. Among those prominent that
winter, l might mention E. ]. Free
man, Wilson Burside, S. AIRY, Chas
Stuart, ID. H. Walker. E. c. Brown, E.
M. and H. U. Funk, J. H. Thorp, w.
H. Scott, B. F. Howald, Clonghly
Brothers, d. w. Matthias, Gardner &
Baxter, Thacker & Paine, Wallace
Ven Gorder, Chester Wheeler, E. w.
Beghtol, DR.. Holmes, Frank Burr,
Noah Keller & Co.
The entire year of 1879 was no less
notable than the winter had been.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18

Arriving here, We found King and
Frank Hobert hard at work and in
good spirits.
This town is located near the CEN
ter of Audubon county on Blue Grass
creek, and is the terminus of the At
lantic and Audubon railroad, and is
surrounded by as fertile and pro-
ductive prairies as can be found in
Iowa, although as yet but thinly set
tied, having heretofore been isolated
from railroad communication.
When / first visited this place, Oc-
tober 18th, the day the lots were first
offered for sale, there was not COM
pleted home in the place, and but
three or four in course of erection I;
today, we have over fifty houses and
the different businesses are repre-
scented about as follows: l bank, 5
general stores, ! grocery, 2 hardware
stores, ! furniture store l boot and
shoe store 2 drug stores, l millinery
store, l jewelry store, hotels, res
taurant, meat markets, blacksmith
shops, harness shop, livery stable,
coal yards, 2 lumber yards, l ele-
vator, grain dealers, etc. A school
house 22x30, was completed ten days
ago and school opened last Monday,
with fourteen scholars and Rob Hunt
eT, teacher.
We, yesterday had the privilege of
attending the first religious services
held in the town. Rev. Lewis of the
M, church, preached in the school
house and hereafter services will be
held regularly each alternate Sab
bath.
The county seat, located at Extra, a
village thirteen miles from here, near
the south end of the county, and will,
think without doubt, be removed TO
this place next fall.
Although it is mid-winter and mer-
curry fingers near zero, yet the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18
CELEBRATE THE
35TH ANNIVERSARY
continued from first page)

E. ]. Freeman, who had been appoint
ed agent the same Bert, who was
called the Father, and who did so
much for our town in early years,
and as a starter more than $4,000
worth of lots were sold that day.
was present in the afternoon of that
day and bargained for the lot on
which l have done business ever
slace, and this was farthest east of
any business lot sold that day, and
on the south side of the street the
B. F. Howald corner was the farth-
est east sold.
returned to Mt. Pleasant and had
my store building and dwelling
framed and shipped from Mt. Pleas
ant November 8th.
AS to my experience and impress
sions OF the following few words,
can best tell you by reading a letter
l wrote to the Mt. Pleasant Journal,
a copy of which, dated January 2,
1879, ! hold in my hand:
Audubon, Iowa, Dec. 16, 1878.
Dear Journal company with Mr..
W. f. Campbell, / boarded the 1887
train at Mt. Pleasant Monday morn
ing, November %, bound for this
place. Arrived at Des Moines at 3
D. m, where after transacting some
business and taking in the sights OF
the city, we took the c. r. |. train
and arrived at the end of the Atlantic
and Audubon branch, three miles
south of here, at noon, the 10th,
where we left the car and took Foot
& Walkers line the rest of the way.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18

Late in the winter, E. Bilharz, Glea-
son & Lundy and others appeared on
the scene and began building.
The best buildings erected this
year were three brick buildings; the
Office building by Stuart & Son, which
then stood on the lot now occupied by
the Steam Laundry; the Audubon
County Bank building, by Whitney &
Van Gorder; and the court house, by
the Rock Island, and wooden struct-
ures popped up like mushrooms.
Early in the spring we felt that
the young idea must be able to shoot
under the most favorable conditions.
An election was called and held, and
we said, we are an Independent dist
riot, and tthe following board of di-
rectors was elected:
PEOPLES TICKET
Independent District of Audubon
For School Director
E. M. Funk
II. c. Lundy
A. II Roberts
Noah Keller
f. II. Burr
Wilson Burnside
Then again we said, we have been
accustomed to live in cities so an
other election was called and held and
we said, we are an incorporated
town. and the following officers were
elected:
Mayor-E. ]. Freeman
Recorder. l.. Stotts
Trustees-A. H. Roberts, Noah E"'
Ter, J. d. Holmes, W. H. Scott, Will
son Burnside. p. Mckinley.
Since that time the following have
been honored by being elected mayor
4. ]. Freeman
J. M. Love
]. d. Holmes
c. Bagley
A. F. Armstrong
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18

II. j. MantZ.
Then. We began to feel that we were
in politics a little bit and wanted an
other election. This time we wanted
the county seat and prevailed upon
the Honorable Board of Supervisors
to call an election, and on October ID,
1879, when we lacked one day of be-
ing a year old, the county seat was
voted from Extra to Audubon by a
majority of 221. During the sum
mer the Rock Island had built our
present court house and had tender
ed the free use of it for five years to
the county, If they would occupy it.
They did.
Prior to this time, we had great
faith, now our faith was not merely
"a thing hoped fori but was a vital
living, reality, and while we thought
we had been active and progressive
before, now improvements went by
leaps and bounds. Then came the
moving of the county officers and re-
cords, which was done early in Janu-
airy, 1880.
The Railroad Company furnished a
train and u large number OF Audu-
bon business men took a free ride
to assist in the removal. Arriving
at Extra, Il number of US got off and
proceeded to the court house to pack
the records for removal, while the
train with the balance of the men,
went on to Brayton, where 1t waited
until word was received that every
thing was ready to move. This pre-
caution was taken to avoid trouble,
if possible. Not that we were ex-
pecting the residents of Extra to use
physical force to prevent the removal,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18
Commencing Next Monday
NIGHT this store will be
open evenings until Xmas.
Silk Petticoats
all colors and black
Priced at $50. 400. $50 TO 5000
Simmons Kid Gloves as Gifts
Blankets, Comforters

A nice pair of Cotton or Wool
Blankets will please. Another
new shipment of blankets, places
us in position to take good care of
your wants in this line.
Cotton Blankets for per pair,
from ............................65c to $3.50
Wool and Cotton mixed Blank
cts ....................S3.50 to S4.0O
Atwood Blankets from4.5O to $3.50
Nice, large, warm Comfortables
at each, from ....$1.25 TO $3.50
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18
Hand Bags

Make practical gifts. Bought
with especial care, especially
for the Holiday trade. We
have a better line than usual
to offer you, ranging in price
from ....,............-......,.i0c to $3.50
You will be sure 70 find just what
you want.
Real Leather Hand Gags from
.G5e 10 $3.50
Velvet Hand Bags interviewer
with beads ........ $40 to $3.50
Bead Bags for the Children
and Misses ........................ ...."0c
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18
Special Coat Prices Good
Until Christmas


This store has never before sold so many
Furs, as this season. Our stock is new the
styles right the qualities are of the best and
in spite of the advance in the price of furs
compared to a year ago, we have sold them at
last years prices. If you have decided on Furs,
buy them here, If you want the best values.
Separate Muffs $3.50 to S12 80
Separate Scarfs $3.50 to $500
Beautiful Fur Sets in all grades of skins
al rum W poO'VV
Childs Fur Sets at from .$l.5O TO $500
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18
Toys. Dolls,
I Books, Games
Don't Forget the Children!

In the bargain basement, we have
gathered together hundreds of articles
for the children, and have priced them
as we do every article sold in our base
ment, at a low margin of profit to our
selves. The prices sometimes asked for
Holiday Goods are exhorbitant. You will
be able to buy here at the right prices.
Do not neglect giving the children toys
for Xmas. Even though they break 1t
the second day after. the joy expressed
on their little faces this one day of the
year is well worth the loo to CSC spent
for them.
Toy Horses, Dogs, Cats and Animals,
of all. kinds; Books, Games, Blocks, Dolls,
Doll accessories, Steam Engines that
make steam; Moving Picture Machines,
Toy Trains, Air Ships, are only few OF
the many things shown in our basement
for the children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18
Xmas Hosiery at the
Good Hose Store

Black Silk Hose, put up one pair in
a fancy box $l.O0
Phoenix pure silk Hose, 4 pair in
box at per box ................ $500 and $500
Other Silk Hose values from soc
per pair up to
Hosiery for the children, at per pair
....................15c, 1Sc, zoe, 25c, up to 45e
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18

Early Xmas found what they here; stock
the quality the goods offered them and the low price which they have been
The silks beautiful and from SOC d
to $3.50 wish to please the buy them silks y
will something different than
Our stock trimmings second shown Audubon Let
help plan Xmas
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18
On One Table Where
Buying Is Easy

Post Cards Albums, Photo AL
buns. Manicure Sets, Collar and
Cuff boxes, Smoking Sets, Military
Brushes, Shaving Sets, Handker-
chiefs and Glove Boxes and many
other useful gifts attractiyely
priced.
Fancy Ribbons, Fancy Head
Scarfs, Mittens and Gloves, Ladies'
KimOnas and Dressing Sacques,
put up in individual Xmas boxes;
Millinery, Dress Skirts, Table Lin
ems, and Napkins; all make suit
able and appropriate Christmas
gifts, which may be found here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18

1t would take too much space to
describe our entire line.
Put up each in a pretty Xmas
box and selling for from
10 pi.0V
They make an attractive present
for any one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18
Candies and Nuts

We expect to sell over a half ton of
Christmas Candies and Nuts this year,
and have the biggest assortment and the
best prices obtainable any where. Prices
Zoe per pound and up.
Special prices for large Xmas gath
erings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-12-18
Jewelry Novelties
Xmas Handk'f Booth (

100 dozen Handkerchlefs to choose
from, including handkerchief
centers.
Pure Linen, Initial Handker-
chiefs for ladies or men. .......... 25c
Plain white, pure linen hdkfs
narrow hem at each.......5c and Zoe
Handkerchiefs in Xmas boxes.
Sold only by the box. These
make pleasing gifts at per
box, from......-.........35c to $1.75
Other good values for from
.....................,.-........10c to $1.00 each
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
The New Woman's Club

The building committee of the
Woman's Club, composed of Mrs.
Emily Green, Mrs Bate Perdue and
Miss Jefferson Bell, met yesterday in
the latter's office to inspect closely
the plans of the new club house
which Mr.. G. K. Williams has had
blue printed and generously given TO
the club. This morning the commit
tee with Mrs. William Hooker, met
at Mrs. Perdue's home and made sew
eral changes in the plans, and this
afternoon the alterations were taken
to Jacksonville by Mr.. Williams, who
will have them blue printed again,
and estimates of the cost of the
building and materials needed made.
AS soon as the plans are returned,
bids will be advertised for and work
commenced as quickly as possible.
The club house will cover the entire
lot on Oklawaha avenue except four
side. A tea room connected with
the kitchen and pantries, and the
club room will be in front, also a YES
thule, and. the back will be taken up
by an auditorium approximately Sc
by 46 feet, with dressing rooms on
either side of a stage. Lavatories
will be in front and back. An at
tractively arranged roof garden will
span the entire width upstairs.
The building will be constructed
of tire-proof material, pebble dash if
the expense is not too great; the in
side walls will have sand-paper finish
and the roofs will be of imitation
tile. The furniture will be mission,
harmonizing with the wood work
of the building.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
Better Baby Contest

The health committee of the Wom-
ans Club of which Mrs. Walter
Hood is the capable chairman, is
busy taking active steps towards
consummating its plans for the sue
cess of the better baby contest
that is to be held at the Marion
County Fair in this city next Novem-
Der. The publicity committee has
written the presidents of the Wom-
ans Club in Alachua, Sumter and
Lake counties asking them to affili-
ate with the Marion county club and
it will endeayor to get in touch with
the parents in Citrus county, where
there is no woman's club. The COM
mittee has also covered greater ter
ritory by asking the colored parents.
through DR.. Carrie Mitchell, to take
the same steps in their department at
the fair, but in all probability they
will not do it,
The contest is attracting great at
tention for it will be the first of the
kind to be held in the state. The
Ocala Woman's Club, of which Mrs.
c. R. Tydings is now president, al
ways has public interests at heart
and is making splendid progress in
the movement which is receiving rec
ognition in all the states.
The prizes, many in gold, have al
ready been given the committee, and
score cards with complete instruc-
lions are being prepared and will be
mailed within the next few weeks to
all parents of young children that
they may know how to prepare their
children for the scientific contest and
the mark expected to be reached.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
Spend the Day Party

Miss Carrie Barco of Cotton Plant
is the attractive house guest of Mrs.
NJ. L. Reynolds, and yesterday her
hostess entertained at a spend the
day party in her honor the following:
Misses Annie Pope EagletOn, Evola
Strong, Stella Cleveland, Belle and
Ethel Hodge of Miami, who are
guests of relatives in the city. /
The morning was happily spent
taking pictures and chatting and at
l o'clock, Mr.. Reynolds Joined the
party and a delicious1y prepared dim
ner was prettily served. The girls
fingered some time after dinner and
even then reluctantly bid their host
ess goodbye.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
A BEAUTIFUL, PERMANENT,
WASHABLE NEW WALL FINISH

Any one contemplating wall paper
ing, painting or kalsomining of walls
should see the beautiful, new, SAM
tary, permanent, washable finish of
two rooms in the Ocala National
Bank. Those who have seen it con-
slider it superior to anything ever Of
fered in this territory and prices are
very reasonable. For information
see McIver & MacKay. 9-13-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

ing at the Florida State College for
Women at Tallahassee Her many
friends will wish her all success in
her vocation. She will make her
home with her sister, Mrs. T. F. Al
exander, Suburb Beautiful. Tampa
Tribune
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
Not Any Use There.

There are some things" said the
man with the high brow. that money
won't buy" Il s'pose there are" re-
piled the other with the overlapping
chin, but there's no use tryin' to use
'em to get an extension of your cred
it"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

Sherouse, Evola Strong and Jettie
McConn and Messrs. R. L. Heath, S.
B. Stokes and S. Schuessler, chaper-
oned by Mrs. Castelle, went TO Or
ange Lake on this afternoons train,
intent on enjoying themselves at a
fish-fry.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
Pretty Dinner Party

Miss Erin Y0nge entertained a
few of her girl friends today at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. E. Yonge, at a dinner party. in
honor Of Miss Irma Blake. who
leaves in a day or two for Tallahassee
to 7resume her studies at the Florida
State College for Women. The other
guests at Miss Yonge's party were
Misses Ethel Seymour, Mae Slime
and Louise Booze.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
MANUSCRIPT COVERS

An elegant line of las yers' mani
script covers, in any color that could
be desired, just received at the Star
office
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
OF TRAINS AT OCALA

The following. schedule IS not paid
for but is printed for the Informal ion
OF the public The railroads are re-
quested to send in corrections when e.
ever necessary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

Miss Omera Holloway Of Tallahas-
see, who has been visiting Miss Josie
Bullock for several days, left this af-
ternoon for Daytona Beach, where
she will teach in the public school
Miss Bullock and another guest, Miss
MozeIle Burkheim of Gainesville, ac-
companied Miss Holloway to Palat-
ka, where they will spend the night,
returning home tomorrow.
Miss Lois Dame, who intended go
ing to Tallahassee. has postponed her
trip for a day or two.
Mr.. Vernie Stevens of Lakeland,
was in Ocala yesterday, making his
regular Wednesday visit, which was
the first one in several weeks, hav-
ing been detained at home on ac-
count of the critical illness of his lit
tie daughter, Margaret.
During Miss Mary Landers' alb
sence on her vacation; in Alabama,
her place in the telegraph Office is
being filled by Miss Maude keefe.
Mrs. F.. w. Barse has returned
from her summer visit to New York
and other big northern cities. Her
friends are glad TO have her at home
again.
Mrs. T. C. Luckie returned today
from a pleasant visit to her mother,
Mrs. F. E. Sheppard, in Daytona.
Miss Elizabeth Davis is up from
the lake for a visi with Miss Hannay
Ellis.
Mrs w. w Clyatt returned today
from her vacation in North Carolina.
Mrs. Fred McAteer and baby left
today for visit to friends at East
lake.
Mrs. Lottie Cole arrived FIR -
Jacksonville today and stopped in Ih9
city to see friends She is on her
way to Eastlake for a visit to Mrs.
Newport.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Maddox of st.
Petersburg are visiting friends in
Ocala.
, A congenial party, Misses Dorothy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

Mrs. w. j. Chambers and trio of
lovely daughters, Misses Frances,
Nettie and Roberta Chambers, have
returned to their home in Tampa
several weeks ago.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
SeymOur-EVans

Rev. and Mrs. W-~F.-~ Evans of
Belleview, announce the engagement
lof their daughter >Margaret Ellen, 10
Mr.. Francis MarioR Seymour of~Has-
thugs.
-Xnnns-peopfe are well known
in Jacksonville and the announce
ment of their engagement will be Of
terest.-Times-Un
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Miss Hope Robinson is the guest
for few days of Miss Bessie Mac
Kay at Lake Weir
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

Mrs. c. L. Bittinger, one of the
owners of the Ocala Star, has been
spending the past week with Mrs.
Elizabeth A Kicker at her cozy
bungalow, 1924 Pearl street. Mrs
Bittinger has been pleasantly enter
tanned during her isit.-Jacksonville
Metropolis.
Miss Alice Sexton of Ocala, arriv-
ed yesterday and is the attractive
guest of Miss Elizabeth McDonald.-
Jacksonville Metropolis.
Miss Marguerite Williams left yes
terday for Ocala to visit her. brother
in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c..
od-Jacksonville Metropolis.
Mrs. j. w. Akin and two boys re-
turned yesterday from GAINESVILLE
and Macon, Ga, where they have
been visiting for several weeks.
Miss Meme Davis has Miss Gather
inc Strunk as her guest at the lake
this week.
Miss Florida Condor, an attractive
young lady of OcaIa, is in the city for
a brief stay, and is guest of Mrs.
Geo. w. MISUNDERSTANDING
Sun.
Mr.. Kreigsman and daughter, Miss
Minnie Kreigsman of Eustis. arrived
. in the city Tuesday for a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Hollinrake Mr..
Kreigsman returned hSme yesterday
but Miss Kreigsman will remain for
several days.
Miss Halle Ley. talented young
woman of Ocala, who came to Tampa
the first of the week, will remain
here for several months, as she will
have charge of the kindergarten de-
partment of the English Classical
School Miss Ley received her train
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18
SEASON
AT THE TEMPLE

Manager Bennett has secured the
following plays for the coming sea-
son:
September
IA. Temperance lecture.
25th. Edward D'Oize in The
Merchant of Venice
November
II and IS. Edison Talking Pic
lures.
oath. Bought and Paid For"
81. Local talent, benefit hospital.
2Sth. Bert Leigh in The Little
Millionaire"
Goth. Coburns MinstreIs.
December
Sth. The Barber OF Seville"
18th. The Leopard Spots"
10th. Mel O'Brien Minstrels.
22nd. "QuoVadis.
23rd ''Quo Vadis"
oath. Quo ,Vedis."
January
1. Divorce Question.
), The Shepherd of the Hills.
18th. Polly of the Circus"
%. Lecture
26th The Smart Set.
27th. The Spring Maid"
February
/. Smart Set.
23rd Evans Honey Boy Min
= March
4th to 18th. Chautauqua
10th. The Rose Maid
10Th. Paul Gilmore.
MARIoN-DUNN MASONIC LODGE
Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 10, F. &
A. NJ. meets on the first and third
Thursday evenings of each month at
1880 o'clock, until further notice.
c. E. Simmons, w. NJ
Jake Brown, Secretary. AID
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

Miss Marguerite Porter. one of
the most gifted musicians of our city,
yesterday received the following tel
egram: viii you consider the posi-
College. 4. P Montague, President. ;"
This is a signal honor and one worth
lily bestowed. We are glad, however,
to report that Miss Porter declined
the offer and will open her studio on
Monday next We covet the best
for Ocala along all lines. Miss Por-
ter's pupils are fortunate in holding
such an instructor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

Mrs. E. F. Newport of Eastlake
was in town today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

Manager Bennett has secured the
following plays for the coming sea-
son:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

Mrs. l. E. Edmonson of Newport
News, Va, arrived last nigh for a
visit to her daughter, Mrs Chas. E.
Harris:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-18

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