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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
Board Accepts Accountants Report

The Board of Supervisors was in SEES
sion at the court house yesterday after
noon to hear the report of the expert
accountants, G. G. CIlclo and w. f..
Jenison who were sent here by the
Auditor of State to check up all of the
county ofiicials,eJ. f. Wall, chief clerk
in the State Auditors Office came to
present the report to the Board
The report as presented by these men
Is very flattering. Each and every
Office was found to be running in strict
compliance with the law and each
official was eomplimented for the ex-
cellent manner in which the work was
carried on.
In presenting the report to the Board,
Mr.. Wall went into detail and explain
ed to the Board and the county officials
the number of changes that were con-
templated. He also offered some val
liable suggestions that would be of help
to the officials.
1t gives the Republican much pleasure
to chronicle the. above facts. OF course
we would prefer TO have the county
offices filled with Republicans instead
of Democrats, but that preference does
not blind us to the fact that we are all
human and that a Democrat can be as
honest as a Republican. The Rerubli-
can is delighted to hear such good re-
ports and is constrained to remark,
well done thou good and faithful
servants.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
Were Married This Morning

This morning at O'Clock. Rev. E. b.
Cousins united in marriage. Miss Flor
ence Whitmore and Mr.. Ray Chase,
both of Oakfield Mr.. and Mrs. War
rem Chase, parents of the groom and F.
II. Whitmore, father of the bride ac-
companied the young couple.
The contracting parties are we'll
known in their neighborhood and have
q host of admiring friends who join the
Republican in extending most hearty
CONGRATULATIONS They returned to
Oalfield on the noon train and will com
mence housekeeping at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
Kept Marriage a Secret

The marriage of Iona Peppers of
Extra and Miss Nellie Twist of near
this city, which was solemnized in
Omaha Jan. 18th has just been made
known TO the relatives and friends of
the couple. Some of their most intimate
friends suspicioned them of having
done neat little trick of this kind,
but none of them even dared to men
ton it.
Now that everyone has been let in on
the secret, Mr.. and Mrs. Peppers are
receiving their full share of congratu-
lations. The bride and groom are well
known and are popular in a wide circle
of acquaintance. The bride is the
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. John Twist
living four and o half miles east of Au-
dubon. The groom is the son of the
late Sherm Peppers. and is an Industrious
Young farmer. 1t is supposed that the
newlyweds will make their home on
the Peppers farm near Extra.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
Father Of n. G. Rice Died

II. Ct. Rice and wife were recently
called to Low Moor, Iowa on account OF
thelserious illness of his aged father.
They reached his bedside but short time
before his death and he was stin able
to recognize them. The deceased Wis
ed here on numerous occasions and
made many friends who will be panied
to learn of his death. The Clinton Her
aid contained the following
Funeral services for the late ID. G.
Rice were held in Low Moor Saturday
morning May 9th at 10 o'clock, Rev,
w. N Baker, pastor of the M. Z.
church. officiating with interment in
the Van Epps cemetery.
The following old friends of the de-
ceased acted as pail bearers: l. Higgins,
of Dewitt, j. ii. Shaft of Shafton, w. s.
Winnie, X. Dannatt, Il. f. Howson of
Low Moor and R. A. Davey of Malone.
Relatives from out of town were: Mr..
and Mrs. III. G.. Rice of Audubon, Iowa,
Mrs. s. Dannatt of Calhoun, Mo-, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas George, Earl and Rafe
George of Albany. ILL.,, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Dale and Miss Grace of East Moline,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt George, Mrs.
Grace Udy and Mrs. Addie Stowell OF
Garden PLANE.
Dewitt Clinton Rice was born at Uti-
ca, N. Y, April 4th 1926 With his
parents, in the year of 1885, he came to
Ottawa. ILL.,, and in 1887 to Whiteside
county. April 9th 1854 he was united
in marriage to Ann Mulholland of Rock
Island county. TO this union six child
rem were born, three having proceeded
their father in death The aged wife,
two sons, I'll. G. of Audubon, +. w. of
Low Moor and one daughter, Mrs. S. s.
Dannatt of Calhoun, Mo-. are left to
mourn the loss of loving husband and
kind father.
In October 1864 he with his family
moved TO a farm three miles west OF
Low Moor where for 20 years they made
their home. In the fall of 1894 Mr..
Rice moved TO Clinton where for six
months they resided, coming back to
Low Moor where he spent the rest of
his life. The last illness was of short
duration, he having been confined to
his bed but two days. On May 9Th at
2:20 p. m, he passed away at the age of
80 years. month and days.
April 9th Mr., and Mrs. Rice celebrat.
ed their Goth wedding anniversary. Be-
sides the immediate family seven grand
children, seven great grand children,
several nephews and nieces and host
of friends are left to mourn the de-
parted one"
Mr.. Rice has the sympathy of null
titude of friend in Audubon county in
this sad hour of bereavement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
HERE AND THERE

While Otto Petersen was narrowing
with four horses Saturday forenoon one
of the horses became unmanageable
and precipated fearful mixup. One
horse got down and the others were
tramping it. The mail carrier, who
CHANGED by stopped and ran to his
assistance. In order to keep from kill
ing the one that was down and possibly
another one the traces were cut Two
of the horses tore scot free and ran to
the barn. The horses were not seriously
hurt, but the harness was total
wreck. Mr.. Petersen took his harness
and rode with the mail carrier to Ham
Inns harness shop.
While Ralph Kness was on his way
to Audubon Saturday driving one horse
to top buggy and leading another
horse behind the buggy an automobile
came up from the rear and frightened
the horse behind the rig. The horse
lurched to one side and upset the buggy.
Ralph was seriously bruised about the
face. The horses are quiet and not
afraid of automobiles, which facts in.
cline us to think that the man in the
machine was little reckless. Had the
man shown little more Willingness to
stop and help the boy it would have
been to his credit.
Relatives of Mrs. James McNutt re-
ceived intelligence of her serious illness
at her home in Atlantic We under
stand thatshe was suddenly stricken with
Peritonitis soon after Mr.. McNutt de-
parted for the north on land seeking
trip As yet they haye not been able
to inform him of the situation.
Cooey Petty is operating his giant
gasoline engine between Audubon and
Hamlin this week. To it is hitched a
large road grader at the wheel of which
is VIM. Rucker.
X. j. Petersen returned from Mime
sofa Friday. bringing back some sam
Piles of oats, wheat and barley that
greatly excel the like produce of our
home state.
The Zinke Bros put some fine hogs
on the Ham3in market Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
Court Will Adjourn Today

The Audubon County District Court
has been in session this week. The
petit jury was called for Monday morn
ing and the first case for trial was that
of Z Delahoyde, cashier VS.. G. J. Nc
Call. The case was over a note that
Mccall claimed was paid. The jury
was out several hours and brought in a
verdict for Mr., Mccall
The Des Meinesi Saddlery Company
lost its case against the Farmers Savings
Bank of Gray.
The case on trial this morning is that
of Ole Jensen VS. the Danish Mutual
Insurance Co. The evidence in the
case has about all been submitted and
1t is expected to go TO the jury some
time today. With this case out of the
way, all jury cases will have been tried
for this term. Many cases have been
continued
1t is expected that court will adjourn
tonight until next Monday when a
number of important equity cases will
be tried
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Council Chamber, May 4, 1914.
Council met in regular session this
date with all members present.
Minutes of previous regular and
special meetings read and approved.
The monthly reports of Chas. l..
Johnson, town treasurer and W. j.
Laubender, town clerk, were read and
fled. ,7 tsEte
The reports of Bert, Eaton, secre-
tary of Fire Department, on two regu-
lar meetings of Fire Company, was
read and filed.
The bond of w. ]. Laubender, town
clerk, was approved by council.
The petition of ID. l.. Freeman, ct.
al for extension OF water main to
Freeman place, was read and filed
and referred to water committee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
Was Arrested For Wife Desertion

John Fisher was placed under arrest
by sheriff Sunberg this morning on a
warrant issued from the sheriff's office
at Lincoln, Nebr., on charge of wife
and child desertion. He is being held
for the Lincoln official who is expected
to arrive tomorrow. Mr.. Fisher has
been employed in the city the past
several months and appeared to be a.
quiet young fellow attending strictly to
his own business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
Crowd Went 10 Extra. Today

A number of Knight Templars went
TO Extra this morning accompanied by
their wives to decorate the graves Of
the departed brothers Today is ascen-
sion day and is observed by the order
This afternoon the graves of the de-
ceased brothers resting in the Audubon
will be decorated. At $40
this evening, the Knights and their
ladies will enjoy their annual banquet
Plates have been laid for 100. IL Is
expected that a number from Extra
and Coon Rapids will be in attendance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21

This is the time of the year when Sc
lections are made for gifts to the high
school graduates. Nothing could be
more appropriate for a gift than an
Eastman Kodak. tits entirely in keep
ing and would be gratefully received.
We have splendid line ranging in
price from s. to $50. We offer this as
a suggestion and would be glad to tell
you all about the kodak. Frick Drug
Co., Eastman Kodak agents. Hl, 4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
Candidate For State Senator

.am candidate for the office of
State Senator from the Audubon
Guthrie-D Dallas district, subject to the
decision of the republican voters at the
June primary, ] will certainly appre-
ciate your support. 20tf.
X. 4. Fitzsimmons, Granger, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
70 N.Y. Friends aud Progressive FeIIow.nen

Being urged by the leaders of the
Progressive Party of Audubon County
to be candidate for State Representa-
tive ] shall be pleased to have you show
your approval at the Primary jane LIST,
1914. 2f2 Hans Madsen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
Melville Center N. E. Church

There were nine accessions to the
church on last Sunday and splendid
audience with live Sunday school.
Next Sunday afternoon Sunday school
at 2. Memorial discourse at B, subject
Forgotten Heroes" All are cordially
invited. j. FL. Freedline.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21
For Rent

Modern furnished rooms. Ladies' or
man and wife perferred. Enquire Of
Mrs. e. N. Taggart zig.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21

The petition of H. j. Mantz, ct. al.
for side walk along the east side
of block AZ, was read and filed.
+ The petition of Geo. scott, ct. al,
for a sidewalk along the east side OF
bolck A., was read and filed. APpEA
The petition of ID. C. Ross, ct. al.
for sidewalk on the south side OF
lots 10 and IL, in block 81, was read
and fled
All the above petitions for side
walks were referred to street and
alley committee.
The petitions of d. l.. Freeman, ct.
al. and Chas. Bagley, ct. al for a
sewer system for the Town of Audu-
bon, Iowa, was read and filed.
Ordinance No. los, yacating alley
along the south ends of lots 1, 2, 3,
and west " of 4, in block "B" in the
Town of Audubon, Iowa, was adopt
ed.
The following claims were allowed
nc read go
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21

Audubon Co. Electric Co.,
124 lights for April, 1914 1874 90
On motion of Mr. Culver, seconded
by Mr.. Henriksen, council adjourned
to Saturday evening, May 9, 1914, at
1880 p. m. w. j. LAUBENDER,
ii. j. MANTZ, Clerk.
Mayor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-21


p On motion, the board adjourned to
meet again at one o'clock p. m.
One o'clock p. m, board met pur-
suant to adjournment, members all
present.
On motion, the following final .reso-
luton of necessity was adopted:
WHEREAS, On the 18th day of May
1914, same being the date fixed there
fore, the board of supervisors ter
minated the hearing in conformity
with the public notice thereof, and
passed the statutory resolution of
necessity on the 21st day of April,
1914, and now therefore,
BE 1T RESOLVED, BY the board
of supervisors OF Audubon County.
Iowa, that 1t now finally determine s
to construct the bridges and culyerts
described in said resolution of nee
essity as follows:
Bridges Nos. 9.9 and $50, Cameron
township; 40.5 Sharon township;
11,5 and Is, Greeley township; "a
10 and 35.5, Audubon township.
To abandon the construction Of
btldges and culverts described In
said resolution of necessity as fol-
lows: Bridges Nos. None.
ID. ID. SAMPSON Chm.
r. p. CLARK,
Il. F. JOHNSON,
Board of supervisors, Audubon
County, Iowa.
Attest:
OTTO WHITAKER,
County Auditor
On motion Eben-Ezer Mercy In
stitute) of Brush. Colorado, was do
mated the sum of seventy-two and mo-
100 dollars, for the care of Jens
Westergaard to May IL, 1914, and
the county auditor was instructed to
Issue warrant on the Poor Fund In
favor of the superintendent of said
Institute. for above amount, and to
inform the superintendent of the In
stitute that the board does not as
sumo any responsibility for the care
of said Jens Westergaard by this
action.
On motion, the board adjourned.
ID. ID. SAMPSON,
Chairman Board of supervisors.
Attest:
OTTO WHITAKER,
County Auditor
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Midland Metal Mfg Co., cul-
vert pipe .........-.................. % 90
T. j. Spilker, agent, error in
extending freight on car of
gravel ...............-................... So
c. A. Petty, grading county
roads in Melville and Le-
roy townships .......,..,.,...,.... 2s4 so
T. J. Spilker, agent, freight
on iron pipe ....................... 6 rs
f. e. Smith, grading county
roads and filling in section
Fl, Leroy township .........-.... l6 90
e. e. Smith, work on county
roads, sections 10 and IL,
Hamlin township ................ 5S1 rs
II. II. Nymand claimed $500
for dragging county roads
in section %, 0akfield town
ship, 1913, allowed $3.50, the
balance to be paid by the
township.
Western Boiler >Pipe Co.,
boiler pipe, Hamlin, Iowa. AZ 20
Western Boiler Pipe Co.,
boiler pipe Gray, Iowa. 219 60
Western Boiler Pipe Co.,
boiler pipe, Audubon. Iowa 1877 A.
Western Boiler Pipe Co.,
boiler pipe, Extra, Iowa.. 1913 90
Ed Brown, miscellaneous road
work, Extra township ........ 9 GO
Fred Ceranek, miscellaneous
MI. IN
The Press., 1914-03-11

Bishop. Long Will, F. Converse.
 Humanly Speaking. l. McCrothers.
 Patsy, s. R. Crockett. Routledge
 Rides Alone, Will N. Comfort Part ners, Margaret Deland. Betty Bide- at Home, B. M Dix. Polly of the Hospital Staff, Dowd The Barbary Coast, Yetta, A. Edwards. Life of the Spider, Faber. An Amateur Gentleman, J. Farnol A Vagabond Journey Around the World, Henry A. Frasek. Desert Gold, Grey. Vir- ginia, k. Glasgow. The Dark Flower, J. Galsworthy. Sketches and Por- traits, Edmund Goss. The Friend ship of Nations, Lucille Gulliver. "Dame Curtsey's" book of Party Pass times, E. H. Glover The Friendly Road, David Grayson. The Story of Phaedrus, Newell D. Hills. Life and Letters of Hawthorne, Mrs. Haw- thorne. V. V's Eyes, H. s. Harrison. Happy -Go-Lucky, Ian Hay. Our Van ishing Wild Life, Homaday. The Way of Ambition, R. Kitchens. Joe, the Book Farmer, Gerard Harris. The Alaskan in the Rockies, E. Hougb. His Great Adventure, Robert Herrick. Leading American Inventors, G. Has Laddie, Gene Porter stratton. The Inside of the Cup, Winston Churchill. The Iron Trail, Rex Beach. Peg O. My Heart. Ever After, Tompkins. The Torch Bearer, I. T. Thurston.
The Press., 1914-03-11
WILMINGTON.

l Harry Hobby is saving stove wooc at Konjockety this week. l Mrs. Cummings has gone to Spring fieid, and Lynn, Mass. for a visit. M iss Cummings remaining in Spring field meantime.
 Over the telephone we hear that our former neighbors, MT. and Mrs. Jonathan Osborne of North Coventry are in very comfortable health.
 Wu-tfng fan, late Chinese Minister to the United States in delightful article in Harpers for March, says that "The devouring of flesh is only a habit,o he also calls it an unwhole- some habit, and says the Chinese eat much less than the Americans, and advocates the eating of sweets and fruits. Is it not fashion and habit that makes it necessity to make meat a part of nearly every meal - every meal in many families? ~.as South Wilmington.
 It is said that Gilbert Spicer makes his bow to the public as a meat man to-day. ... .... -..-.
 Miss Grace Allen and Miss Helen Smith of Hartford were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Walter A. Allen. Mrs. Walter H. Westerfield and sis- teY, Miss Julia Denman spent Sunday with relatives in Willimantio.
 Quarantine was removed Saturday from the home of MT. and Mrs. John H. Westerfield and Sunday from the home of Mrs. Mary J. Korper. The first mess of dandelion greens of the season, fresh picked, was given the writer by J. A. Houchens last Monday. There wasn't enough in the mess for a large appetite, but what there was were wild, native crop of 1914. -..
 The teachers and scholars in the school are very much appreciative of the treat furnished them by MT. and Mrs. W, H. Hall in their recent sleighride and entertainment to Staf- ford Springs.
 Extended notices in the St. Peters burgh (Florida) Daily Times of the illness, death and funeral of Rev. D. Y Moor of that city, are powerful testimonies to the esteem in which he was held. It is stated that his fu- neral, held Feb. 28th, from the church of which he had been pastor was at- tended by the largest crowd ever at- tended funeral in the city. Pastors of three churches in the city partici- pated in the funeral services. To those who knew MT. Moor when he was pastor of the Congregational church in Wilmington it will not be surprising that he was so much ap- preciated in St. Petersburgh.
The Press., 1914-03-11
: HOLLAND.

Mrs. Walter M. Taylor is confined to her home with the grip.
 Charles H. Sterry, who has beer i'll for some time, is convalescing.
 Dr. Percy Perfume of Passaic, N. J.x was in town last week on business relating to his farm. -.
 T. M. Whites saw mill, which hal been in operationon the Charter anG Horicheck lots all winter, has beer moved to Eagleville, where another wood lot is to be cut of. s.ts |. ..:-. <
 Deputy Walter Price of Enfield was present last Tuesday evening with the local grange. A short program of music and recitations was given by the members, after which Deputy Price inspected the grange in the secret work. Refreshments were served at the close. .:
 The annual pig supper will be given in the town hall, Friday evening. After the supper an entertainment consisting of music and pantomime, From Boredom to Bliss. or Bache- Tor gets Wife. Bachelor, James Rhodes; maid, Miss Ada, Luhrsen six applicants as wife, Miss Prim, Miss Carol Beokwith; Miss Coquette, Helen Meyers; widow Jones, Miss Della Vans; Miss Independence, Miss Hazel Davenport; Miss Wrong, Miss Ethel Luhrsen; Miss Right, Miss Mary Lynch.
 Mrs. Harriet Moore Charter died Friday morning of bronchial pneu- monia at the home of her son, George Palmer Charter, of Skungamaug. She was the daughter of Amy Arnold and James Moore of Holland, being born July 18th, 1925. She was the moth CT of six children, Andrew S. Char ter, West Rutland, Mass, Caroline A. Charter Smith of Waterbury, George Palmer Charter of Holland, Edwin F. Charter, East Hampton, Mass, William W. Charter, New Lon- don, and Hattie A. Charter Radd, who died April 23. 1893. She has thirteen grandchildren and twenty -one great.grandchildre She was the oldest member of Lee Method ist EcEaarel. having joined that church in 1854, making her a member for 60 yearA She was kind, lovable wo- man, always being particularly fond of little children. The funeral was helda the home of her son, George Palmer Charter, Monday afternoon at 3 osplock. Rev. J, N. Geisler, pas. tor of the Lee Methodist church, off ciated. The burial was in the west cemetery. =.-.
 The following new books have been added to the library:-
 Twenty Years at Hull House by Jane Addams. Our Intellectual Atti' tude in an. Age of Criticism, Marion Leroy Burton. T. Tembaron, Fran ces II. Burnett. Poems, Bridges. Counting Christina. J. J. Bell. Twice Born Men, Begbie. A Year with Whaler, ". N. Burns. Gauntlet and other Plays, Bjoernson. Because oi Jane. J. E. Buckrose Threads ol Gold. Along the Road, A. O. Benson Games for all Occasions, M. D. s Barsa In the Closed Room, F. H Burnett. Best Stories to Tell Chil dren,{ s. O. Bryant. The Return Q Peter Grim, D. Balasco. Mary Tudor Queen of France, M. Q. Brown. I'm Panama Gateway, Joseph Bucklil
The Press., 1914-03-11
UNION,

The board of relief has completed their duties and the following is from the grand list: PA dwelling houses and other buildings, $29, ,O85; 7,776 1-12 acres of land, $ll2,765; 4 buildings and machinery of manu- factories, $89O; 95 horses and mules, $5, 2O5; 228 neat cattle, $6,275; 2 automobiles, $500; goods and ma- terials of manufacturers, $13, 72O. The following is list of residents paying on assessment of 1000 and over: A. A. Agard, $1, 1885; A. T. Allen, $1, 495; F. H. Ballou, $1 ,265 B. H. Barber, 1,O4O; H. B. Booth, $1, 42O; G. W. Bradway, $2, 2s0: H. F. Corbin, $1, 32O; G. W. Crawford, $l ,O3O; Geo Heck, $1,3s5; Myron Heck, .$2,12O; W. s. Horsman, $1, $40; H. R. Howard, $1,OOO; M. Jankouski, $1,46O; Geo. Konach, $l, ,66O; D. B. 6 H. M. Lawson, $2, s 620; H. R. Marcy, $2,74O; M. A. Matthews, $1,OO5; L. Moore, $4, 9O5 L. M. Reed, $2,s75; Mary Rezier, $1 ,O75; W. Richards, $1, ,545; G. W. Thayer, $2, 23O; Geo. Towne, $1, O50; E. G. Walker, $2, 2,485; Mary Warnaka, $1, $50; O. E. Willis, $1, = 13O; Chas. Webster, 1870. Rock Meadow.
 Samuel Heck was at home over Sunday.
 Mrs. Matt Heck is confined to her home by illness.
 Verna Perry of Wales is staying two weeks with Mrs. Adelbert Agard.
 Mrs. F. H. Ballou was the guest two days last week of Mrs. H. R. Gil lingham.
 Frank Ballou is trimming ant scraping his fruit trees, getting ready for spraying.