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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Means Democratic Postmaster for Audubon

Almost 1000 Taftappointments await
ing confirmation by the Senate are hung
up higher than ever. The Republicans
threw all their strength against the
blockade line Tuesday, but after six
hours of fighting the strategic advan-
tage appeared to be more than ever on
the side of the Democrats. The blockade
seems impregnable. All that the Re-
publicans have been able to do, is to
make it plain to the country that the
responsibility for the present unprece-
denied situation with regard to patron
age rests solely on the Democrats, who
are maddened by the anticipatory smell
of the feshpots in March and thereafter.
This affects the situation in regard to
the postoffice at Audubon. Mr.. Wilson
will hold the Office here until after
March 4th, and as soon as possible
thereafter Democrat will be named by
the president for the position. The
question in the minds of our people is,
who Will it Be-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Ed Smutney Enjoying Good Business.

Ed Smutney, formerly of this city,
but now in the undertaking and furni-
ture business at Clarion sends a re-
mittance for another years subscription
to the good old Republican, which ne
says he enjoys each and every week
Mr.. Smutney is doing fine business
at Clarion and has one of the best es-
adjustments of it's kind in that section
of Iowa. The writer had occasion to
visit his store a little over two years
ago, and that was before we ever
thought of locating in Audubon. We
happened to visit him the next day
after he was married and he was so
busy at the store he said he hardly had
time to think Of his new bride. His
many friends here will be glad to learn
of his success. He writes that Clarion
is live place. 80 new houses were
built last year and IL flats, all of
which are renting at $35 per month.
Contracts for IA new buildings have
been let for early spring work. Some
of these days Audubon will wake up
and then Edd's old home town will
give Clarion a race for her money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Obituary Of Thomas Winters.

Thomas Winters one of the pioneer
settlers of Audubon, county, Iowa, was
born in Yorkshire, England, Nov. 5,
1888 and departed this life Wednesday
noon, JAM, 90, 1918, aged 10 years,
months and II days. He was son of
John and Mary Winters who emigrated
to America when Thomas was but one
year old. They were shipwrecked and
landed on Long Island. They crossed
the Eastern states and went to Canada
AT Is years of age young Thomas left
home to learn the carpenters trade
afterward he worked as a journey man.
building bridges for the Great Western
r. r. Co. He left the British Dominion
and came to Michigan where he spent
two years, then went to Missouri where
he lived one year. In 1852 when the
call was made for men to go out in de-
Tense of this country's flag, he enlisted
in Co. G.. 102nd H., Volunteer Infantry.
He joined Sherman's army participant.
ing in the campaign from Nashville
through to Savannah, then back again
through the Carolinas to Washington,
where he took part in the grand review.
In 1868 he came with his family to
Audubon county, Iowa. In 1861 he
was united in marriage with Susanna
Wheeler. To this union were born 8
children, three of whom preceded the
father to the world beyond. Five sur
vive as follows: Mrs. Nora jerks, Viola
township; Mrs. Laura Hall and Mrs.
Minnie Reed, of Ipswich, s. D.; Mrs.
Mary Strahl, of Viola and George
Winters Of. Cedar Edge, Col. These
with the aged companion, and Is
grandchildren, host of friends and &C.
quaintances, mourn the loss of very
highly esteemed citizen, husband and
father. He with his family moved to
Audubon in 1904 where he resided until
his death.
He was a member CT Bethel M. E.
church and was held in high respect by
all who knew him. About ten days
ago he fell and broke one of his lower
limbs which was the cause of his death.
Funeral services from the home Satur-
day forenoon at 1000 o'clock, conducted
by j. HI. Freedline, Pastor First M. E..
church. Interment, Viola Center,
where Rev. o. Mehnert had charge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Juvenile Court in Session.

J. A. Nash presiding officer of the
Audubon County Juvenile Court, held
a short session at his Office Tuesday
morning. Complaint had been made
to the city officials that q number of
young boys were creating distur-
bance at the Northwestern depot, and
others public places, and conducting
themselves in manner that was OBJ
noxious to the public in general. The
boys were severely reprimanded and
given to understand that if they re-
peated the offense they would be
severely dealt with and as final re-
suit, would land in the reform school.
The guilty boys promised Judge Nash
they would behave and not annoy the
people hereafter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Arrested on Serious Charge.

Chas. Gill, young man of Extra was
placed under arrest last Saturday on a
charge of furnishing liquor to graduate
of the inebriate asylum. From reports
it seems that Gill and another party
"chipped in" and sent for some liquor,
the same coming to Gill. When the
package came Gill is supposed to have
divided the shipment and taken part
of it to the other mans house where it
was found by his mother, who in turn
is reported to have given the informa-
ton to the proper officials. Gill was
given a preliminary hearing and bound
over to the grand jury. He is out on
$500 bail until the next meeting of the
district Court.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Resolutions OF Respect.
Audubon, January 81, 1918

AuuuDOn, january %, 1910.
WHEREAS, We are taught that a
little child shall in all of its purity and
innocence will wander forth in the field
of nature to gather only the choicest
and most fragrant flowers for them.
selves so God in his Intimate Wisdom
and mercy comes in the still hours of
the night and reaches out his hand to
one of the bravest OF our Order and bids
him come to better home and we who
loved him can only bow our heads and
say Thy Will Be Done"
Therefore be it
RESOLVED, That by the death of
Brother John NJ. Hite we not>Snly lost
a worthy and beloved brother, but a
hero long to be remembered.
RESOLVED. That we extend to the
wife and family our heartfelt sympathy,
ever remembering that we are all
journeying towards that same home
from which no traveller ever returns.
RESOLVED, That our charter be
draped in mourning thirty days and a
copy of these resolutions be sent to the
bereaved family, to the Iowa Odd
Fellow and be spread on the minutes of
the lodge. FL. ]. Hoogenakker
j. III. Baker
w. p. McLeran
Committee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Owes County Over $4,000.

John Grelck, the late county clerk of
the Carroll county, was found to be
short $5.743,85, according to the report
just placed on file with the county
auditor by George F. Poorman, expert
accountant, of Des Moir es, who was
employed by the board of supervisors
to check up the office.
The report gives in detail the trans
actions of all fees paid into the Office
during the incumbency of Mr.. Grelclx,
covering peroid of several years,
showing the greatest shortage during
the years 1911 and 1912, although there
were some irregularities dating from
the time he was first elected to the
Office. -"
On deposit in the three banks of the
city are items aggregating 81, 100 to
Grelck's credit, which will reduce the
shortage to something like $4,000.
Since the suicide of Mr.. Grelck,
which occurred January 12, many
wild rumors had been circulated re-
garding the motive of the deed, and
after hurried examination by the
board into the affairs of the clerks
Office it was discovered that there were
enough irregularities to warrant the
employment of an expert accountant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
To Be Married at High Noon Today.

Today at high noon, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Deist, near Ross
will occur the marriage of their SON,
Charles Deist, to Miss Lizzie Krottin-
ger, of Wichita Falls, Texas, who has
been making her home the past year
with her aunt, Mrs. Fred Boust. About
fifty relatives and friends will witness
the ceremony which will be performed
by Rev. o. Mehnert.
The young people are highly respect
ed and have large circle of friends
who will join us IA extending most
hearty congratulations. They will
start life on the Fred Dreher farm east
of Gray. -s
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
It's A Household Necessity.

The husband of one of the prominent
society ladies of Audubon came to the
Republican Office recently and request
ed us to send his Republican to his
daughter, inasmuch as he was taking
another paper, for his daughter always
liked the Republican so we'll" When
he made this request his wife was out
of the city. She came home last week,
and on Thursday evening no Republi-
can came to home. She told her hus-
band she was lost without that good
old newspaper, whereupon he informed
her what he had done. She was very
indignant, and informed her husband
that if she was going to read any Audu-
bon newspaper, she was going to read
the one she liked best-The Republic.
can. All is lovely for her husbands
name is again enrolled on our SUBJ
scription list. 1t strikes us that this
splendid woman had good taste.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
School Board Remembers Secretary.

M. F. Kerwin went to Carroll this
morning to make arrangements to move
into their new home next Tuesday. Mr..
Kerwin was feeling exceptionally good
this morning, and when closely question.
ed he admitted that watch fob given
him by the school board of Douglas
township was responsible for his exult-
ant feeling. If Mr.. Kerwin had re-
manned until next March, he would
have served as secretary of the school
board twenty consecutive years. At
their meeting last Friday, A. B. Men
denhall was chosen to take his place,
and at that time the presentation was
made. 1t certainly was a fitting climax
to years of faithful service, and Mr..
Kerwin will always remember, with
pleasure, the kind token of friendship
that this gold watch fob represents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
DIED AT SANATORIUM.
Lived In Audubon Almost Ever Since
The Town Was Started.

John M. Hite, who has lived in Audu-
bon almost ever since the town was
started, died at the M. w. A. sana-
torium at Woodmen, Colo, last Friday,
and his remains were shipped to Audi
bon Sunday. The past few years the
deceased had been ailing, and went to
California and other states in the hope
of regaining his health. Last year he
went to San Diago. Calf, where he
built home, but on account of his i'll
health he was compelled to return
home. He was member of the M. w.
A. and this lodge sent him to the sana-
torium which the lodge has for its own
members, and which is conducted for
those afflicted with consumption. He
was at this splendid institution but
three weeks. His family and friends
hoped the treatment and climate would
be of benefit to him, but the disease
had too firm grip on him.
John NJ. Hite was born at Trenton,
Henry county, Iowa, April %, 1858 and
died at Woodmen, Colo, Jan. "a, 1918.
He was united in marriage with Matte
Peck April II, 1883 and to this union
five children were born, three of whom
have preceded him to the great beyond
He leaves a wife and two daughters,
Margaret of Audubon and Mabel Bren-
ton, Of Clarion. The brothers and sis
tiers are Nathanial Hite, of Tacoma.
Iowa, Mrs. A. j. Armstrong, OF
tumwa, Samuel Hite, Rebecca Hite,
Mrs. Emma Ross and Mrs. Joe Ross,
of Trenton, Iowa. Mrs. Lydia Mott,
Harper, Kan; Mrs. Kate Kesselrlng,
Ottumwa and Joe Hite, Tacoma, Iowa
Mr.. Hite was kind and affectionate
husband and father thinking first of
the welfare of his family. He was highly
respected wherever he was known. He
was member of the Christian church
of Audubon and also a member of the
I. o. o. F. and NJ. w. A. fraternal or.
CARNATIONS.
Funeral services were held at the
Christian church Monday afternoon,
conducted by Rev n. @. Littleton, of
Clarion, a former pastor here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30

Mrs Sarah Kennedy, living near
Wichita, over in Guthrie county, and
one of the staunchest friends this paper
has, recently sent us statement of
what woman can do ON the farm if
she has the proper inclination. 1t is
such good showing that we asked
Mrs. Kennedy for her permission to
publish it, knowing that many of our
readers would be interested.
She says they MIXED nine cows from
which she derived revenue of $l62. 81
for butter, and $l24.53 for cream. She
had $50 hens and marketed 1890 dozen
eggs, which brought her $l46 and she
sold $50 worth of poultry. This makes
grand total of $493. 04 she made from
her cows and hens. This added to the
generous supply of cream, butter poul-
try and eggs consumed by the family
makes showing that is remarkable,
and is sufficient evidence that Mrs
Kennedy is business woman of no
small callibre.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Auto Injuries Mans Head.

Adolph Wolff thought he would be
courteous to an automobile yesterday.
and while making his gentlemanly
bow, he came in contact with the car
in such a manner that he is compelled
to wear bandage over his right eye
He had been riding in one of the new
Fords which Pellet & Duval was dem
onstrating, and to show his appreci-
alton and gratitude volunteered to crank
the engine. In doing so his foot slipped
and he fell forward, his head !coming in
contact with the hood, producing the
above result. Hereafter Adolph will be
perfectly satisfied to let the other fol-
low do the cranking.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
MRS. A. c. ROSS DEAD
Wife Of Former Editor Of This Paper
Dies Suddenly in California.

Audubon people were greatly shocked
Tuesday morning when telegram re-
ceived by DR.. A. L. Brooks announced
the death of Mrs. A. C. Ross at Long
Beach, Calf. No details were received
and people were at loss to understand
the full meaning of the telegram.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross had only
recently received word that they were
enjoying the California climate, to its
fullest extent and their friends here
were confident that only good fortune
and well earned pleasure were attend
ing them.
Wednesday morning the following
telegram was received by DIR. Brooks:
Mrs. Ross attended church Sunday
morning well as usual. At three o'clock
she was taken suddenly ill with Uremic
trouble, became unconscious Monday
and died at $3.50 Tuesday morning
We leave here Wednesday at 1880 and
will be due in Audubon Saturday
morning over the Northwestern"
Friends here are of the opinion that
funeral services will be held in Audu-
bon Sunday and interment made at
Usage, Iowa, where both have relatives.
E. j. Freeman who is also in Cali
fornia, sent telegram to his son, D.
l.. Freeman that funeral services would
be held here.
At this writing we are without furth-
er information, but more definite ar
rangements will be made tomorrow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Somerset Crowd Enjoys Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Sampson enter
tanned several young couples at their
delightful home last Thursday evening.
Time was spent playing Somerset a
pleasant and fascinating parlor amuse-
ment. In due course of time refresh
ments were served, which were pro-
nounced gilt,edge by all.
Going home time came all together
too soon and when midnight came all
were loath to leave, but they expressed
willingness to return again to spend
another evening of unbounded pleasure
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30

The young people who attended the
County Fair at the Presbyterian church
last Friday evening were highly en-
tertained by the attractions that greet
ed them on every side. These at,
fractions which were in the form of,
picture shows, side shows, vaudevilles,
fortune telling, etc, were well planned
and furnished no end of amusement.
Refreshments consisting of ground hog
sandwiches and coffee were served.
The people departed, convinced that
the County Fair association would
have to hustle to exceed the pace set
by the young people who took part in
this exhibition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Fire at Omaha Hotel.

Early Sunday morning the annex of
the Paxton hotel at Omaha was dis
covered on fire. All the guests of the
hotel were awakened and several of
them were taken from the upper stories
of the hotel with only their night
clothes on. The entire hotel was filled
with smoke. Very little damage was
done. The guests, especially women,
were panic stricken and many of them
were so confused they left their cloth
ing and baggage in their rooms, in an
attempt to flee from the burning build
ing,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Masonic School Of Instruction.

Notices have been received by the To-
cal officers of the Masonic Lodge that
the Grand Lodge School of Instruction
for the 18th. District will be held at
Audubon on 3rd., 4th. and 5th. of Feb
ruary, and notices to that effect have
been sent to the other lodges in the
District. There are about twenty
lodges in the District and each is ex.
pected to send at least one represent.
alive. The school will be held in the
afternoon and evening of each day and
will be open to all members of the craft
and it is expected that all should at
tend who find it possible to do so.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Kopp & Lane Sell Racket Store.

Kopp & Lane, two hustling young
ladies, who have conducted the Racket
Store the past two years, closed deal
last night whereby they disposeof their
stock of goods to w. H. Simcox, of
Garner, Iowa. They will give posses
sion of the place of business Feb. 18th.
We regret to make this announcement,
for the Misses Kopp and Lane were
popular young women, and used a
generous amount Of printers ink to push
their business. We wish them success
however in whatever line of work they
may undertake in the future. Mr..
Simcox has family and Audubon peo-
will welcome them to the city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Will Get Their Moneys Worth.

l have arranged for another wrestling
match for Feb. eth, between Hauser, of
Irwin and Murphy, of Panora. This
match is absolutely on the square.
Hereafter if the principals advertised
fail to appear, the money paid for adj
mission will be refunded, no charge
being made for any substitutions that
are made. Miles S. Kness, Mgr.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of thanking the
many kind friends for the sympathy
and help accorded us during the illness
and death of our beloved husband and
father. The NV A.-and Odd Fellow
lodges and especially thanked for their
kind consideration of deceased broth
er and the help rendered those depend,
ent upon him.
Mrs. ]. M. Hite and Margaret
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Brenton
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Asks A Share Of The Patronage.

t. w. Staley, who but recently
opened pool and billiard hall in the
basement of the Boosters Cafe, is en-
joying nice trade and is doing all in
his power to keep place that the pub
lie will be glad to patronize. Mr..
Staley claims to have some good tables
and asks share of the patronage from
those who enjoy pleasant social game,
He offers the best on the market and
service that cannot be excelled.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Ross And Mt. Zion Evangelical Church.

Ross Sunday school at 200 p. m, and
preaching at 800 p. m. Everybody
welcome.
Mt, Zion Sunday school 1000 a. m,
preaching HOO a. m, Young Peoples
meeting at 700 p. m, and preaching
at 500 p. m. You are welcome.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks for the many kindnessess shown
us by our neighbors and friends, during
our late bereavement.
Mrs. Susan Winters
Mrs. Clark jerks
Mrs. w. A. Hall
Mrs. A. G. Reed
Mrs. James Strahl
George Winters
Hazel Norman
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-01-30
Farewell Surprise Party.

About forty neighbors and friends
gathered Saturday evening and pro-
ceeded to the home of w. e. Lee to
give them a farewell surprise. The
evening was spent playing games and
dancing. Everyone reports very en-
joyable time.
Mr.. Lee and family will move to-.
Guthrie county March 1st.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-09-10
From Roda.

Mrs. j. H. Skaggs returned
home Sunday night from an
extended trip to see homefolks
in johnson City, Tenn.
Mrs. Mcfields is on the sicl,
list this week. The report
comes MT this writing that she
is better.
Miss Nellie Mars, of Big
Stone, was mp last week
visiting Miss Collins of this
place.
Luke Trent, Vt this place,
lost his little boy, aged years
old last week. The little body
was taken to Sneedville, Tenn.
for burial.
Miss Edna Francisco was Wis.
iting Miss Neeland, at Stonega
last Friday.
Rev. Anderson filed his reg.
uiaR appointment here Sunday
morning. Rev. Il III. King filed
the pulpit ut night.
The school is making a fine
start, under the management
of Miss Glessie Gilly.
/. I; diliy. supply clerk, has
moved his family over from
StonFga, and is we'll situated at
Roda.
L. II. Maggard. of Toms
Creek, has moved his family to
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-09-10
Saturday ON business

Saturday on husincss.
Taylor Wells and wife re-
turned one day last week from
an extended visit in Tennessee.
Our friend Richmond Young,
of Appalachin, was seen in
Stonega Sunday.
Miss Ollie Horne, of Cooburn,
is Visiting friends in Stoncga
this week.
school opened here Monday
by Prof. Fraley, principal, with
Misses Bess Young, Wolfe and
CULLEN as teachers. Quite a
crowd of children are attend
ing.
Miss ella Rowling. Of Nor
ton, arrived here Sunday even
ing to nurse Mr.. Gillian during
his sickness with typhoid
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-09-10
From StOneea.

w Callahan arrived in Ston-
ega Monday with his new car.
w. a. johnson and NJ. l..
Legg have bought n horse and
buggy. Mr.. Johnson says il
hia car won't go he has horse
to ride.
Ed Powell, of st. Louis, Mo,
visited G. f. Hollenhcck Mon
day and Tuesday.
DR.. Bush, our tooth carpenter
moved his outfit to Roda for
next week.
The preaching at tho Union
Church by Rev. Shuler Sunday
night was called oil on account
Of little Jennie Brow being
very low with typhoid fever.
p. T Barker went to Norton
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-09-10
Candidate for Legislature.

take this method To announce to the
voiers OF Wise and Dickinson Counties
that | am candidate Tor Representative
IN tho liousc of Delegates in the next
Legislature of Virginia, 10 he chosen at
the coming November election
Should be elected ! will favor such
legislation as Is necessary for the moral
and industrial upbuildiug OF the people.
iieing native born citizen OF Wiss
County, and having always boon resi-.
dent oil This County. great many voters
know me and know the things 20. which
] stand. Soliciting your support.
am yours truly,
g. , knooRR
Soeburn, Va.
August IS, 1918