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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
MRS. PILMER DEAD
Highly Esteemed Lady Died at the
Home of Her Daughter. Body
Taken to Des Moines.

AMce Sheriff was born in Scot
land, January IA, 1928 and died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Le-
roy Hensley, six miles northeast of
Extra, Thursday, Dec. 26, 1912, at
a. m., being SO years IL months
IL days of age at the time os her
death. 4
She was united in marirgae with
Philip Pilmer in Scotland in 1876
and came to this country N 1919,
and lived in Ohio until 1854, when.
they moved to Warren County,
Iowa. To this union were born ele-
/ ven children, one of which proceed
ed her to the great beyond Mr..
Pilmer diedAugust 81, 1904 at the
age of 79 years
Mrs. Pilmer is survived by the
children, namely: Mrs. Elizabeth
Hensley, Extra; Mrs. G. l.. Wills,
quinlan, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lewis
Hood, Massena, Ia; Mary j. Pill
mer, Carlisle, Ia; James PiImer,
Mt. Vernon, So. Dakota; P. B. Pill
mer, Des Moines; Mrs. A. R. Car
ter, Cupertino, Calf; John Pilmer,
Gilner, Neb; Mrs N. McCosh, An
ita, Ia; and w. R. Pilmer, Mt.
Vernon, S. D., also one sister and
one brother over 80 years of age.
All the children were at their
mothers bedside before she died
with the exception of Mrs. Wells
who was unable to come from her
home in iOklahoma and w. R. and
James of Mt. Vernon, s. D., who ar
rived the afternoon of the day she
died. Mrs. Pilmer came to the
home of her daughter to make her
lhome for the winter
The body was taken to Des Moina
Friday morning where funeral seryi
ces We're held from the Presbytar-
ian church and the remains were
followed to their last resting place
in Scott Ridge Cemetery southeast
O. Des Moinas by a large eonconrse
OF relatives and friends, all the chill
dren being present with the .excep-
tion of Mrs. c. L. Wills. The chill
dren have the sympathy of the en-
tire community in their sad hour
of trouble.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to take this method Of
returning our heartfelt thanks to
kind neighbors. friends, and to the
Ladies Aid for the beautiful flowers
that were sent. And all who so
kindly came to our assistance in
the recent death OF our beloved
mother, Mrs: Philip Plmer.
CHILDREN
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
Married in Montana

Mr.. and Mrs. Ere Anders of Extra
received letter last week from
their son, George. who lives in
Gold Creek, Montana, in which he
states that he was to be married
December "a, 1912, at Helena, Mon
tana, but did not smention her name
They will make their home in
Gold Creek, where George is busy
furnishing timber for the Helena
mines. He has Paul. Zaner, for
mer Exiraite. working for him driv-
ing one of his teams. His brother,
Will Anders, who lives in Butte,
Montana, visited him for two weeks
a month ago. He is doing we'll in
the furniture business. George Left
Extra about fourteen years ago,
and has been back on a visit with
his parents once since. We congra-
tulate George and his wife and wish
them long and happy married
life. A
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
WEDDING BELLS
A Former Extra Lady Married Sum
day, December %, 1912, at Des
Moines.

= Sunday afternoon, December 22nd
at 2:30 O'Clock at 356-4th Street
Des Moines,1 occurred the marriage
ceremony which joined in the Holy
Bonds of wedlock, Mr.. willard
Scout and Miss Ada Stewers
The groom is a barber by trade
and has been working at Madrid
He is unknown to the writer, but
we understand that he is an ener-
getic young man and sensible, as
is shown by his choice in life
partner
The bride formerly resided in
Extra and attended the High School
She is an estimable young lady OF
many fine traits and will make 8
good helpmate for her husband
She has been private stenographel
for Mclaughlin and Shankland, the
latter being State Representa-
tive from Polk County. Her friend
| 49, A2AAlo e11o C1oC 1Cfc !.
and will wish herself and has
band many years of happy married
life.
They came to Extra, "Wednesday
OF last week, for a few days visit
at the home of her grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Mardesen north
west of town. and with other relas
tives. They returned to Des
Moines, Friday evening, where they
WILL reside with the groom's par
|ents for the present The Journal
Joins with their many friends in
wishing them abundant success and
happiness throughout their mar
ried life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
Mail Carrier Hurt.

Saturday, while making his round
Ad seibert, carrier. on Route No. 5,
had his shoulder slightly injured
when his team became frightened
near the Dyerfarm two miles north
west. of town, and ran away. The
team. one of which is very fractions
after throwing Mr.. Seibert out,
continued at furious gait complete
ly demolishing the mail wagon and
injuring one OF the horses. Mr..
seibert was able to be up on duty
again. Monday morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
WEDDING CHIMES
Anothaer Extra Girl M:gnied. Miss
F1oy Wissler United in Marriage
with Clark Van Ausdan of Idaho.

In the presence of an audience of
ESQ people which completely filled
the Chester Congregational church,
Miss F.oy Wissler, daughter of Rev.
H. l.. Wisler, pastor of the church,
and wife, and Clark Van Ausdall
of Meridian, Idaho, were united
in marriage, Sunday evening. It
was a community wedding. Mr. Wis
sleF'is we'll known and his daughe
ter has always been so close to the
hearts of the good people of Ches-
ter through many deeds of kind
ness and friendship that there was,
no attempt to stop the
attendance by invitation. Mr.. Wiss-
ler simply stood up in his pulpit
and announced that there would
be a wedding in the church the mex
Sunday evening and invited every
body to come. And come they did.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ausdall left for a
short visit in Atlantic, then go to
Athol, Kansas, for short stay with
his relatives and from here to Mer-
idian, Idaho, where Mr.. Van Ausdall
has a good position as teacher of
music and manual training in the,
High School.
The young people received a
great many beautiful and useful
presents. A week previous the good
people of the Newburg church ten
dered her china shower and at
the Wedding purse of $40 was
presented to her by Chester friends.
The above article will be of in
terest to many people in Extra and
Vicinity, as Rev. Wissher was min
tster of the Congregational church
In Extra for several years, leaving
here about eight years ago. He has
been called here on several differ
ent occasions to conduct funera,
services for some of his former
members. Mrs Van Ausdall has nun
berless friend in Extra who with
the Journal extend congratulations
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
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U@OF.Ts RUTH j

mo hill too steep for Try. to
climb; no clay too stiff for Try to
splow; no field too wet for Try to
drain; ne hole too big for Try to
mend. ."-Spurgeon.,.
There wast once a robber in
Cairo who. climbing into window
fell and broke. his leg. He COM
planned to- the Cadi, and asked for
Justice from the owner because the
window easement was defective.
The Cadi sent for the owner. who
laid the blame on the carpenter.
The Cadi sent for the carpenter
who laid the blame on the, mason.
The mason blamed pretty girl,
who in passing attracted his eve by
the gown she wore. The girl
blamed the dyer. who dyed t he
gown. The dyer had no excuse
to offer, and the Cadi sentenced
him to be hanged in his own door
way Everyone was satisfied. but
presently the executioner came
back and said he could not hang
the dyer because the door was so
low Then" said the Cadi go
get short dyer and hang him. We
must have justice though the heav-
ems fall. Warner.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
LEE-JOHNSoN NUPIIALS
Married Last Friday at High Noon
at Home of the Brides Parents,
East of Larland.

Last Friday at high noon, Dec.
"a. 1912, at the palatial country
home of Mr.. and Mrs. August john
son just acros the line in Guthrie
County, east of Larland, occurred
the wedding of their daughter, Miss
Annie c. and Mr. sWaltertsR. Lee.
Rev. A. A. Mitchell of Coon Rapids
performing the ceremony. They
were unaccompanied. Miss Dora
Baier played the wedding march.
Only the immediate relatives of the
contracting parties We're present.
Following the ceremony a SUMPTION
wedding dinner was served. The
happy couple were the recipient OF
number of beautiful and costly
wedding presents. The bride is an
accomplished young lady and no
doubt will make a good helpmate
for her husband. The groom is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Link Lee of
Greeley township, is an Industrious.
young man. a farmer by occupation.
They have numberNess friends, who
will wish them a happy and prosper
Gus married life. They Left Satur-
day for Oskaloosa where they will
spend their honeymoon, and upon
their return will make their home
with the brides parents for the win
ter. and in the spring will begin.
housekeeping on a farm of the
BRIDES parents near Larland.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
Dr.. Oldaker Bruised Up.

DR.. Oldaker had his forehead
and nose pretty badly marred last
Sunday while out autoing While
going at pretty fair rate of speed
the machine hit raised culvert,
throwing the decor against the
roof causing the bruises the doctor
has been carrying around. When
asked how it all happened the doc
tor will tell you-''You should see
the other fellow" =
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
HAPPY EVENT
just Befor Midnight on the Eve
of New Years Day Occurred the
Marriage OF One Of Exira's soci.
ETY. Bellies.

After enjoying the light fantastic
at the. Leap Year ball in the K. of
~ Hall, Tuesday night until just be-
tore midnight, Mr.. Lee Wood of
Liberaf. Kansas. and Miss frankie
belA Crane. one Of Exira's finest
AdsaS accompanied 1byy relatives and
a few friends. repaired to the home
or her aunt. Mrs. F. H. Cotton,
and were happily married by
Jslstice. Joe H.. Ross, Of Audubon,
an intimate friend OF rhe bride.
The bride couple were unattended
as the marriage was a complete sur.
Prise even to the, near: relatives.
Following the ceremony. supper
was served to the guests after which
the time was passed in social games
and conversation.
The bride was born and raised in
Exira being the daughter of Mrs.
Charles Nsff,. now of Liberal. Kan
sas.- She is AN estimable young
lady of many fine qualities and the
groom is fortunate in securing her
for q life partner.
The groom is an energetic young
man and hustler. They received
several very beautiful presents,
which will come in handy for
housekeeping. They departed yes
terday for Omaha where they will
enjoy their honeymoon, after. which
Mrs. Wood will return to Extra
and Mr.. Wood will proceed to Lib
eral, Kansas to prepare their future
home. when he will return to EX-
ira for his bride.
The Journal joins in extending
to this happy and worthy young
couple we'll wishes
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
au.,. h. F. ANDREWS.
Returns Home from an Extended
Visit With His Five Sons in
Wyoming.

Hon. H. F. Andrews, following,
visit of three months and halh
up in Shoshoni, Wyoming, arrived
home Friday morning and reports a
very enjoyable visit and he certain
ly looks as though he had it,
Mr.. Andrews has five sons, Chas.,
Caude, Pearle, John and Phil, all
living in the same county up there.
Phil is married while the othen
boys are still single. Stock raising
iE the principal work there and
small grain and alfalfa is raised
with the aid of irrigation.
Mr.. Andrews brought home with
him a number of trophies, grain
and vegetables. Amongst them be-
ing two wolf skins, one of them
mounted, rattle snake skins, Jack
and cotton tail rabbits, an owl,
camp robber bird, pack rats, mag
pies, Indian pipes, squaw berries,
and a large stick of cotton WOOD
that had been cut through by bea-
vers, which would do credit to thIa
woodsman's axe. He also brought
with him some very fine sampled
of vegetables and grain. BY CALI
ing at his office anyone desiring to-
do so can see all of the above
mentioned trophies and great
many others. Although Mr.. An
drews had a pleasant time while,
away he says he is glad to be back
again in good old Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
$40 Paroled in Iowa.

The report of the parole Loard
shows that in the past two years
$40 persons were paroled from the
state prison by the board, only
three being given clemency be-
fore commitment. The board re-
commends extension of the indeter-
inmate sentence plan, fixing no linz
it on duty sentence.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
SOME BETTER WAYS.
The High Price of Land Makes
Necessary the Adoption of Mod
en- Ideas Based ON Common Sense.

Why not make the year of 1913
memorable by the adoption of
some of the newer and better meth
DDS of farming.
1t is not necessary to displace
the old and time-tired methods, in
which you place your faith, and
which have probably made you
successful in THE busines. And it
is not necessary to revolutionize
your plan of operating and man
aging your farm.
There are some of these new
idas. which are so sensible, and so
successful, that thay MUST De adop-
ted sooner or atar--an the soon
er the better
Take the alfalfa proposition, for
instance. Have you recognized the
fact that alfalfa yields twice as
great profit per acre as does corn;
and that besides this it increases
the fertility of the soil as does NO
other known crop.
And YOUR land will raise alfalfa
If you will go about it right
Then why not get into it.
1t is all right to proceed deliber-
ately and carefully. Prepare your
ground this year so that it will be
ready for alfalfa next year, if YOU
wish. The important thing is to
be getting ready so that you can.
go about it in the right way, and
Eventually make success of it,
for it is the most profitable crop
that Iowa and will raise.
Then have you ever thought about
developing special and highly
productive strain of corn for your
own use on your own farm.
1t means to make your one BEST
ear of corn the sire of your future
corn crops. You probably have
hanging in your garrett Just now
one or more ears of corn whose re-
productive powers are such that
heir progeny. If it conld b. kept.
apart from others, would assume
you crops of from seventy to nine
" bushels of corn per acre in all
future years. And you also have
other ears OF corn there, which
look as good TO the eye, but whose
powers of reproduction are SO
much less that their future off
spring would not yield more than
forty bushels of corn per acre.
You can NOT tell the reproduc-
tive power of an ear of corn by
looking at it, any more than Won
can tel. the reproductive power of
male animal by looking at him.
You have to wait until you can
see the get" of the animal before
you know whether he is good or
any given ear of corn. And this is
common sense. if you stop to think
it over
For example, if you should choose
the best appearing twenty ears Of
corn in your garret, and plant each
| ear in a row by itself, using the
same number of kernels in every
row, do you imagine that the yield
OF all the rows would be the same.
III so, you are greatly mistaken;
for some rows would yield much
more corn than others And as
each row would be the get OF a
certain ear, you could easily by
weighing the. crop tell which is;
the most prolific to use as the base
] OF your future. strain of corn.
A small experimental slot OF this
kind for the purpose of selecting
and developing more prcduct,ve
strains OF corn is. if us.d properly,
the most profitable piece OF ground
on the farm, m,-ani the most inter
esting
Why not have one in 1913.
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
Entutains Treble Clef Club

Friday afternoon, Miss Ellowene
Dimick entertained the Treble Clef
Club at her home, Miss Berta
Gano acted as leader. Miss frankie
Belle Crane gave a Synopsis of the
Opera La Traviata. > Miss Carrie.
Gault rendered Piano Solo which
was greatly appreciated, also
lesson was read. A delicious lunch.
con was served by the hostess,
assisted by her mother. Mrs Mae
Dimick. The afternoon passed away
too swiftly and the guests departed
voting the hostess a very able en-
tertainer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
ACROSS STATE RACE
The Auto Race from Davenport to
Council Bluffs One of Much In
4, terest to All.

Council Bluffs One of Much In
4, terest to All.
The much talked of Auto Race
across the state from Davenport to
Council Bluffs took place on sche-
dule time, Saturday, Dec. 2Sth.
The routes taken by both machines
were lined with people and Mr.. Pc
tersen, driver of the Pope-Hartford
car over the River to River Road
says that he was received at Gutt
rie Center and Extra better than
at any place along the entire route.
The distance Travelled was $50
miles and the trip was made in
less than 10 hours, actual running,
time. Mr.. Petersen arrived at the
Journal Office corner in Extra at
exactly 3:02 p m. driving very care
full, and making the turn nicely, as
the streets were crowded with,
people who cheered him and his
companions Justify.
The Oakland Roadster over the
White Pole Route reached the
Bluffs about so minutes sooner than
the Pope-Hartford touring car ov-
or the River to River Route, but
really the River to River car made
the best time taking everything in
to consideration, as it carried four
passengers whereas the ,Oakland
car had but two passengers, and
more time was lost by the delays.
Following is the schedule and
route taken by the cars:
RIVER-TO-RIVER ROUTE
Pope-Hartford touring car; s'ye
passenger, carrying four people.
Driver, Peter C. Peterson Of.
Davenport.
left Davenport at 6:15 a. M.
Arrived at Council Bluffs at
5:33 p. M
Elapsed, time IL hours and 1s
minutes.
Delays )e.'timated( 1 hour and
40 minutes.
Actual running time 9 hours and
SO minutes
Fetal number OF miles 355.
Average speed 36.e miles per hour
WHITE POLE ROUTE
Oakland roadster; two passenger,
carrying two people.
Driver, Don G. Mcclure of loska-
loosa.
Left Davenport at 6:15 a. m.
Arrived at Council Bluffs at
ASH p. m.
Elapsed time 10 hours and 42
minutes.
Delays estimated( 1 hour and
80 minutes
Actual running time hours and
IL minutes.
Total number of miles 346.
Average speed 37.5 milse per hour
Mr.. Petersen was met in Guthrie,
Center by our townsman, A. w.
Harvey. who relieved pilot Russell,
and piloted Mr.. Petersen the ball
ance of the journey Mr. Petersen
had more or less trouble and ali
one time was stopped at a railway
crossing by freight trains causing a,
delay OF 80 minutes. Why trains
should be allowed to close cross
ings for that length OF time is be-
yond understanding and the negli-
genoe of the train crews may cause
the railroad company trouble.
ALL In all the race was a decided
success from every view point and
also a good advertisement for the
Auto Companies as well as for the
state of Iowa. The state of Iowa,
Is doing we'll In the advancement of
It's roads, having two of the best.
across country roads in the United
States besides numerous other good
ones.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02

Tom Murphy was transacting bus
mess i'm Adair Friday, also visiting
old acquaintanceS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02

Mrs. John Crane visited at the
Smith Burton home Xmas day.
The chronicle=news., 1913-06-27
RUSSIA WINS COVETED
I1lZE At H011E SHOW

Loados. June Sine xias b.
'~afd VIlffpesd esV Ter rt1las asd
TaapinE. nnse waived trophy asshe
International horss shew. was woe
by Russia. France vas second and
England third. King George and
President Raymoad Poincaire Of
france were amoaG the spectators.
Seven nations eompeted-rrance,
Great Britain. Canada. Belgium. It.
ally. Russia and Sweden. The teams
we're composed OF officers In uaiform
riding government horses. They had
to go twice around the the course,
jumping obstacles Of various sorts
ranging In height from } feet six
inches to 5 feet six inches
The chronicle=news., 1913-06-27

From, The Dispatch
population million arscr
that's people
ct ship canal from Georgian bay 10
s:aopoooo and
OF the Weland
Of development OF Its
Montreal quebec railroad lines In
umodate the rapid iiaiou-
n-ss all these schsm~ WILL u;
add
her wealth hut the grand
lion probability OF initiation
possibility OF collapse
The ar. finished.
the Canadian senate baked s5s
to
ing The before all Yet
planning we'll emuiated moderated
dsxr by the
The chronicle=news., 1913-06-27
BROWN STILL HEAD
Of MEX. NATIONAL

New York. June :..-Speycr and
company. and other banking houses
familiar with the affsirs OF the ma
tionai railways OF Mexico. were un-
able to confirm today the report
from Mexico City that = receiver has
been appointed for the system and
were Inclined to think II was an cr.
ror. II Was said that there was nc
reason for such an action froui the
point of vicw Of the roads finances.
a. all It's obligations had been met.
A priva,c dtspate.i purs'ortiux tc
have been received from president
Hucria. Was made public by hank.
nir house today denying that r. y.
Brown. president Of the road had re-
signed.
The authenticity of the message
was later youchcd for by officials OF
the railroad.
MIR. Brown is now and Will con-
tinue As president OF the Nation
al Railways OF Mexico. Hucrta.' .
the message read The officials also
authorized the following staement.
No Information has been rcceiy-
ed by the bankers or at the local Of.
fices OF the company tending in any
way to verify the rumors printed thi.
morning in regard to the national
railways of Mexico. The national
railways OF Mexico states definitely
that the financial requirements O!
the company for July are fully in
hand. and that the Officers OF the
company have received communica.
sions from Mexico tits morning rel.
ative TO the company's operations.
The chronicle=news., 1913-06-27
Cleo Card Club.

Mr. Austin i.unncy entertained
Yesterday Tor the members OF the
Cleo Card Club at her home on Ari-
IONA avenue. The guests prize Vas
Won by Mrs. T.. ChAeon. Miss Mamie
Kane received the prize for the hikh.
cot score among the members Of the
club.
Following the card game. delight
fui refreshments were served by the
afternoon at the i.unncy home are
the Mc~iamcS T.. ]. McMahon. r. T.
Kane. :. +. Carter. G. c. Smith. &,
q. Andrews. Agnes Garrett oi
Springfield. Mo-. r. Chacon and tho
Misses Mary Ring. ASncs Flynn,
Cuecita Chacon. Mamie Kane aud
Bcnner OF 81. Louis. Mo.
The chronicle=news., 1913-06-27
Army ENGINEER URGES
HETCH HETcHY PROJECT
.a FOR SAN FRANCISCO

Washington. Jun" :i.-Coioncl
Of fedari Improvements In California
told the house committee on public
lands yesterday that the Heteh Hes.
chy reservoir project MAS the mos,
economical. most feasible and gen
orally the bcst plan OF water supply
for San Frarcisco and adjacent re-
siona. He said that not only the
water supply OF San Francisco but
that Of Oakland and Alameda were
very pupr nov. ~ -
The chronicle=news., 1913-06-27
EXPOSE TOILETTE Is THE
LATEST THING IN GOWNS

New York. June :s.-"O. fellers
it's of. exclaimed = small BOY in
one OF the big department stores the
other day. and Immediately there
vas n wild rush.
But /, wasn't quite all off. but
nearly 80. II was display of the lat
IS. sensation in gowns from Paris.
the expose toilette" the first ship
men, of which has arrived from
France. One young woman appear.
ed on Fifth avenue In one of the ere
atoms and a traffic policeman had
20 be called to control the crowd.
According to the latest decree a
combination with embroidered silk
TRUNKS will supplant corsets and
Tet;iccats. Then will come the
gown. brR this Will be a filmy drap-
sd robe and monoSTamed embroider-
ed silk stockings will peep forth
'rum the dress. which will be SC
draped as to expose the lines and
curves OF the limbs as much As the
figure.
Another innovation will be the
rsneelet." which will rival the ank-
le, in its display of trinkets and jew
els. which will be oiasped just below
the knee. 10 full view As Nilldy
walks the avenue
Weathee permitting. a. saedai
pump of patent leather vilh the
i2ees tied colonial fashion NAY be
worn With the eossaDs.
Even New Yorker are doubtful
whether ths-fas4ios oak~s can put
this one orer.-