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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Peculiar But Fortunate Runaway

A rather peculiar runaway, which
ended without misfortune or injury
took place ut the Northwestern depot
yesterday morning. Miss Joy Eddy
drove the family horse to the depot and
left It standing near the depot while
she babe her friend, Miss Carrie Der.
ger good bye. The engine had finished
switching and was backing up TO con.
meet with the coaches when the horse
became frightened. II took mp the track
to the overhead bridge near the brick
plant and had almost crossed it before
falling down. A number of men went
TO rescue the horse and found it unin.
jured. No damage was done whatever
Tho animal and buggy was brought
back to the depot and Miss Eddy drove
home greatly pleased with the outcome
OF o runaway that might have proved
serious. That the horse could run the
length of the bridge as it did without
injury to itself or breakage to the buggy
or harness, seems q miraculous.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Farm Investigation Tour

The farm investigation tour, which
will he held in Audubon county on
Thursday, June IL. will not only make
a study of the soil. crop and live stock
conditions which prevail, but also of
the house. buildings and mechanical
equipment and the features of conven-
fence and sanitation of the farm home
which make it good place to live.
The barns and other buildings will
be studied with special reference to
their general healthfulness, convenience
and economy. The satisfactory and
the unsatisfactory silos will be listed
and data taken as. to their cost, dura-
bility and ability to keep the silage.
A study will be made of the equip
ment Of machines and engines and the
extent to which the engine is being
used in operating labor saving devices.
OF special interest will be the study
Of the natural and artificial drainage
OF the farm, the water supply, distri-
button Of water and the disposal of
sewage. The modern convenience, such
as plumbing, hot water or hot air heat
ing, electric or gas lighting and sleeping
porches, will receive attention.
All are invited to join the tour and
visit the farms with the committee.
Further information regarding the tour
may be obtained by writing to the
Of Agricultural Extension.
Ames. or from Albert Weston, who has
charge of the local arrangements.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
The Duty Was Well Performed

Never before in the history of Maple
Grove cemetery was the city of our dead
in such excellent condition as it was
last Saturday. G.. w. Hoover, a trustee
of the association, had the management
in hand, and for weeks force of men
were at work cleaning up the place. A
special effort was made this year to in
duce owners of the lots to contribute
Sl.50 each for the season i care and up
keep. A large precent of them respond
ed which resulted in presenting the
cemetery in the splendid condition it
was Saturday. The Odd Fellows assist
ed Mr.. Hoover and the graves of their
deceased brothers we're appropriately
decorated.
After the Memorial Day exercises,
many who visited the cemetery voiced
the sentiment aswe are voicing it today
On every hand there were words of
praise for Mr.. Hoover's careful and
painstaking method of caring for the
cemetery. Much more could be accom-
plished If funds were available. but as
it Is, only the work that was absolutely
necessary could be done.
We believe that each year the lot
owners will be more liberal to give and
will assist MIR. Hoover in every way
possible to keep the cemetery in its pre-
sent excellent condition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
District Court Again in Session

Last week Judge Rockafellow adj
journed court until today in order that
he might go to Harlan to hold court a
few days. He finished day earlier at
Harlan than he expected to, so he called
court here yesterday morning at which
time he rendered a decision in the
James Lee case. Mr.. Lee is to pay his
wife $3.50 and is given degree of
divorce. He is also to settle some
court costs.
The Parnham case is before the court
at present. 1t is case in equity and
it is quite probable that the arguments
on both sides will be completed today.
Some probate matters will be heard
aud court will finally adjourn the latter
part of the week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Audubon Defeats Brayton

Decoration Day the Audubon base
bali team were the victors in the game
with Brayton, the score being to l.
Kilcoin for Audubon pitched phenomi.
nal game allowing but one hit in the
nine innings, while Freeman for Bray.
ton was touched up for three hits and
walked one man while Kilcoin walked
none Each side had but one error to
their credit and both teams played fast,
snappy ball to the satisfaction of the
large crowd present. At Dedham Sun
day the game between Dedham and
Audubon was called off in the second
inning, on account of rain, neither side
scoring. The Audubon team will play
with Griswold at Crystal Lake next
Sunday. Audubon has won four of the
six games played so far.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Popular School Teacher Married

The marriage of Miss Ota Marie I'm
derwood, daughter of Mrs Hannah X.
Underwood, to Mr.. Carlton G.. Harris
of Hurdsfield. N. D., took place at the
home of the brides sister Mrs. DR.. A.
l.. Brooks, in this city Tuesday June
2nd at 2:30 p. m. The beautiful wedd-
ing ceremony which was pronounced by
Rev. j. H. Freedline was witnessed by
the immediate relatives and q few init
mate friends. just preceding the cere-
mony, Mrs. Brooks sang solo, which
was special favorite of the bride. the
piano accompanist being Miss Helen
Porter of Grand Junction, Iowa close
and intimate friend.
The bride was one of Audubon s
most successful school teachers, having
taught the 4th grade in the Audubon
public schools. She taught in Colorado
before coming to Audubon and later
taught in the rural schools of the county.
She was very successful in her chosen
profession and made many warm and
close friends. She was q teacher in the
NJ. E. Sunday school and with her re-
markable voice was of valuable assist
ance in the church choir. Mrs. Harris
felt the need of doing work among the
young girls of the city and accomplish
ed much good as the leader of an or
ganization of young girls called the
G.. G. G. c. which had large member
ship. Her presence will be greatly
missed in the community, but Audubon s
loss will be Hurdsfield's gain.
The groom is an industrious young
man who is engaged in the automobile
business at Hurdsfield. N. d., where he
and his bride will be at home after July
first. He is splendid young man of
sterling character and worth, and in
every way worthy the excellent bride
whose heart and hand he has won.
The Brooks home was very beautiful
ly decorated with potted plants, June
roses, ferns. &C., but on account of the
absence of DR.. Brooks, only few wit
messed the ceremony. The happy couple
left on the evening Northwestern train
for Perry to visit his relatives and from
there went to Des Moines to spend a
few days with DR.. Brooks before con-
tinuing their journey to Minneapolis ON
their honeymoon.
Clark Harris, brother of the groom
was expected from Perry to attend the
wedding. When he reached Manning
the roads were so muddy that he could
not travel by auto and was compelled
to wait for the evening train and did
not arrive in Audubon in time for the
wedding. However, he joind the bridal
party on the outgoing train and accom-
panied them to Perry.
The best wishes of large ci'Sle of
admiring friends follow Mrs. HarsSA to
her new home and hope she will ENJOY
life and an abundance of prosperity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Encountered Muddy Roads

A. Farquhar and family and his two
sisters spent Sunday with his brother
at yillisca. They started for Audubon
in their automobile late Sunday even
ing and made good time until they
reached Atlantic when they encountered
muddy roads. They were compelled to
stay over the night and did not reach
Audubon until after nine o'clock Mon
day morning. A number of the repub-
licans were about to issue search war
rant for Mr.. Earquhar. not being able
to understand his absence from the city
on primary day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
cummins and Clark Win Ssalastions

At the state wide primary held Mon
day June LIST Cummins was nominated
over Savage for United States Senator
on the Republican ticket by at least
$4,000. Gov. Clarke is nominated over
Lee and Rowley by no less than so, 900.
Both nominations were expected but
Clarks large majority was hardly
looked for.
The Democrats had a holly contested
campaign for the nomination of Uuited
States Senator. Connolly wins over
Meredith by 10000. Hamilton wins
the Democratic nomination for governor
over McGinnis by large majority,
Thorne and Wilson win for railroad
commission for Republicans and Martin
and Mercer for Democrats. Bashor
and Schenk are running very close for
progressive senatorial nomination.
Weaver, Thomas, Sallinger, Withrow,
Prouty and Ladd win for the supreme
judges. The state auditor nomination
goes to the state conventions.
Mosher of Walnut wins the Democra-
tic nomination for congress in this dis
trict and is thereby given the privilege
of opposing Judge Green.
John L. Foster wins the nomination
for state senator over Fitzsimmons by
an overwhelming majority. carrying
every precinct in the three counties
but six.
M. t. Foley wins the Democratic
nomination for state senator over
Hannah by majority of 81. The vote
in the three counties are Dallas, Foley
16S, Hannah 292; Guthrie, Foley 223,
Hannah 1858; Audubon, Foley 262,
Hannah II.
The vote in Audubon county was
light, less than 1000 votes being cast
as follows:
Cummins 224, Savage 225; Connolly
14i. Meredith 1853; Clark 303, Lee 90.
Rowley 6& Hamilton 800, McGinnis AZ;
Foster 266, Fitzsimmons 1852; Mosher
gel, Burke SO; Jacobsen 1876, Northup
PA. Progressive votes cast in county
SO. The only contest in the county was
on the Democratic ticket between
jacobsen and Northup for county audit
or, and Northup wins the nomination.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
First N. E. Church

Prayer meeting and Bible study We'd
nesday evening of each week at o'clock.
Choir practice Friday evening at 8. On
next Sunday the services will be as fol-
lows: s. s. at 10 a. m. This school
will observe Children's day. The pro-
gram is now in preparation. Parents
send your children. At IL n. m. the
Memorial service for the 1. o. o. f.
Children's practice at 3 o'clock. Ep-
worth League at Z. sermon at s, subject,
The Question of thes Centuries. All
are cordially invited.
j. n. Freedline, Pastor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Naming Boosters Here

Yesterday morning about twenty five
autos. loaded to the guards with Man
ming Boosters, spent an hour in Audu-
ton advertising and boosting for the
Fireman's Tournament to be held in
that city July Srd and 4th. They had
with them the Manning band, and their
music on the street was thoroughly ap.
preciated. The Manning aggregation
proved wide awake hustlers, and there
now remains no doubt but what large
crowds will attend the tournament
The Audubon firemen are preparing to
enter some of the events that are to
take place, and really expect to win
some of the big prizes that are offered.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Supt. Johansen to Chicago

Supt. and Mrs. =. w. Johansen will
depart Saturday for Chicago where they
will spend the next two months. Mr..
Johansen will take advanced studies IT
the University of Chicago. which will
better enable him to continue his work
along educational lines. In the mean
time Mrs. Johansen will enjoy an OK.
tended visit with relatives, Audubon
people hope both will enjoy the summer
and that in the fall Mr.. Johansen will
continue the splendid work he has
started in our public schools.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Minstrel Show Had q Large Crowd

The Alabama ministries played to a
good crowd in this city last Friday
evening. They carry with them brass
band and an excellent orchestra and
their music was highly appreciated.
The show itself was fair Some of the
performance was good while other parts
of it was pretty crude.
This company also carries with them
an air ship and the aviator made a
beautiful fight at $50 in the afternoon.
1t was the first airship many of our
citizens had seen, thus the fight was
of special interest. Weather conditions
were ideal and the aviator gave clever
demonstration in mid air A similar
fight would be big drawing card for
our county fair.
The colored base ball nine advertised
to play the local team disbanded at
Manning so the big game had to be
called off.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
School Board Met Last Night

The School Board met last evening
and allowed long list of bills. One
more teacher was hired, Miss Tostlebe.
There still remain two vacancies. A
large number Of new teachers will be
in our public schools next
year. Supt. Johansen and Prof Morley
who have done such splendid work the
past year will remain with us, which
insures another successful year. Audi
bon people can justly feel proud of the
record that has been made during 1914.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Wedding Bells Last Night

Wednesday evening 1t TOO o'clock,
at the home of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Simcox, occurred the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Merle,
to Mr.. E. G. Ford, OF Garner, Iowa.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. II Freedline in the presence Of only
the immediate relatives.
The Simcox family msv,d to Audi
bon from Garner about tigh cen months
ago and are conducting u Variety store.
where the bride proved TO be an efficient
and valuable saleslady. During her
short stay here she made close friends.
all of whom join in extending most
hearty congratulations.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. G. Ford, of Garner and is assistant
cashier in the Farmers National Bank
of his home town. They leave today
for Garner where they 20 to house.
keeping at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Compliment to Audubon Schools

A suggestion to the enterprising pub
lie schools of the progressive cities and
towns of Iowa comes from Audubon.
The Junior domestic science department
compiled and had published a pamphlet
entitled Essentials of Cooking, contain
ing hundred or more best recipes for
cooking that are used by the depart
ment and found to be good. 1t is a
pamphlet of So pages neatly bound and
spicod with quotations of interest. It
has been commended by the state edu-
cation department as a unique scheme.
FIT. Dodge Messenger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
The Air Gun, the Birds and the Boys

That protection for dumb animals is
needed every day no one can deny who
thinks at.all upon the subject, and that
education in this respect is equally
needed is evinced by the indifference
that one meets in very many cases
where our duty toward animals is
urged One proof of this fact is seen in
the general use of such a dangerous
plaything as the air-gu
To lover of animals, it seems as
tonishing that any parent can give into
the hands of a child toy that is as
dangerous as small revolver. Armed
with this means of destruction, and
with small ability as marksman, the
child becomes an active element of
danger to every one in his neighbor-
hood. Many accidents to other children
have already happened from the use of
air guns, and the lessons of cruelty that
the boy himself receives and gives to
others in shooting at birds. cats and
dogs, are countless and evil in results.
To kill for the mere sake of killing,
to wound and inflict a lingering, agon-
izing death on harmless and inoffensive
creatures. II a certain way to learn
brutality and Indifference to suffering
that is sure to end in crime.
Legislation that will place the air-gun
on the list of articles whose unrestricted
sale is illegal is much to be desired, and
effort ought to be MAJ e at once to obtain
it. The much-abused sparrow has
friends among naturalists who declare
him to he useful insect eating bird,
while others declare him a pest. If it
is decided, however, that he is a
nuisance and must be exterminated, let
the work be given to some responsible
person who will see that the birds are
killed with as little suffering as possible.
A bounty for their heads ought never
to be offered, as it gives liberty for in
discriminate slaughter. Theexperience
in Illinois resulting from such course
is ample proof of its folly.
The Humane Journal, published in
Chicago, says of it: Many cases of
eyes partially or wholly destroyed by
air-guns were reported by surgeons in
the first fortnight after the bounty was
offered, and between 1000, 900 sparrows
or 10000 boys armed with the air. gun,
any sensible two eyed person will choose
the sparrow every time"
Jenkins Lloyd Jones says: 1T is the
boys am concerned about more than
the sparrows. and he seriously objects
to this putting incipient murder into
the hearts of our boys"
Never in the history of this town
have there been so many of our beauti-
full birds found dead and wounded as
have been found this spring. and think
of it in a town named Audubon after
the great naturalist. There is quite a
feeling stirred up in our town over this
matter and there will undoubtedly be a
strong demand for separation of the
boy and the air-gun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
James Hood Wins Prize

The State Agricultural Society has
been conducting a, special department
the past few months under the direction
of the county superintendent of the
state. A prize was offered by the
society to boys for writing the best
essay on given subjects. One prize was
offered to each county of the state. In
Audubon county James Hood, son of
James Hood, ST., of Hamlin township,
won the prize On the essay "The Ideal
Farm" This permits young Hood to
attend the state fair and to join the
boys camp at the expense of the state
fair association. II will be quite a
unique outing for James, and his many
friends congratulate him on securing
this honor. All Audubon county will
be interested in her representative at
Des Moines during state fair week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Evangelical Church

Sunday services June 18th, Sunday
school at 10 o'clock, preaching services
at II o'clock, theme, The Christian
Soldier" Preaching service at o. clock
subject, Our Supreme Privilege. .
Prayer service Wednesday evening at
3 o'clock. 1t has been gratifying to
see such large attendance at. the mid.
week prayer service. Come and bring
your neighbors with you. Preaching
service at Ross at 8 o'clock. Prepare
tons are being made for Children, IS
Day. We desire the cooperation of the
parents and children so that our Chill
dren's Day may be great success.
Clinton f. Smith, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Prizes Keepsake Very Highly

|. w. Wright, one of our well known
farmers residing near the city limits,
was in the Office this morning and ex-
hibited piece of cloth that his mother
wove 80 years ago. HIS brother at
Fairfield sent him the cloth which was
woven from flax and cotton. and locks
as bright and new as though it had
just come from the loom. Mr. Wright's
parents located in Fairfield in 1S4S and
remained residents of that splendid city
until their death A brother still re-
sides near there. Mr.. Wright prizes
the little keepsake and says he we'll
remembers his mother weaving cloth
for clothing for the entire family. even
to the thread with which the clothing
was sewed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Sunday School Class Entertains

The NJ +. Sunday School class of Miss
Harriet Bilharz entertained in her
honor at a picnic supper on the O..
Kennels lawn last Thursday evening.
After supper, the class in body went
to the Gem Theatre. after which they
took ice cream with Miss Bilharz at the
Prick Drug Store. The class numbers
twenty and all of them regret that their
teacher will be absent the coming three
months, but hope to hear pleasant re-
ports from her when she returns from
her trip abroad.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Presbyterian Church

The following are the appointments
for next Sabbath: Bible school, 10 a. m
Public worship: IL a. m, "Presby-
terianism and the General Assembly. .
p. m. '"rhe Easy Yoke of Christ. -
Junior Endeavor, 3 p. m, Senior En-
deavor, 2 p. m. Devotional and Eel
lowship meeting, Wednesday evening,
Social hour at 1880: Song Service. Some
of the dear old songs, their authors and
history. Miss Dunn, leader. Devotional
service Chosen and Enrolled as Soldiers
of the Lord Jesus Christ. III Tim. Ia.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Thos. b. Greenlee, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Arrested and Fined at Extra

A travelling salesman. representing a
Kansas City liquor house was arrested
for bootlegging at Extra Monday even
ing. He made his usual monthly visits
to Extra and on Monday evening
solicited an order for liquor. The party
gave his order and at the same time
paid for the good. This transaction
became known and the salesman was
placed under arrest. He was taken
before Justice Lair and in court plead
guilty TO the charge whereupon he was
fined $50 and costs. Last reports are
that he will not solicit orders in Extra
again very soon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Tried to Jump Board Bill

\ A/couple of young fellows who were
in Audubon painting signs on buildings
for various Wholesale HOUSES, the fore
part of the week camo very nearly get
ting into some serions trb'hle While
here they pu, up at the Park hotel and
when it came timo 70 leave they went
to the depot without settling their hotel
bills. Mrs. Conner became suspicious
and summoned the sheriff Who went to
the Rock Island depot and got them
just as they were BOARDING The train
for Extra One of them continued his
journey while the other one returned TO
the hotel with the sheriff to settle his
bill after which he was released and
permitted to join his partner.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Last Meeting Of the Year

The last meeting OF the Clubyear for
the p. Il. o. Sisterhood will be held
this evening at the home of Mrs. j.
Kuhn. Three candidates will be ini-
tiated. The next meeting will not be
held until the latter part of September
when tho'uew Grub year begins.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Danish Lutheran Church

Young Peoples meeting this evening
at 8 o'clock. Choir practice Saturday
evening at 8 o'clock. Sunday school
Sunday morning at $50. services at
1890. Services in the evening at 8
O'Clock. J. p. Christensen, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
The Audubon Weekly Market Reports

Below are the prices paid for pro-
ducts. Corrections are made every
Wednesday afternoon. therefore only
slight changes are possible from todays
market prices:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Melville Center n. E. Church

S. s. at 2, preaching service at 8, SER
mon subject. Christ and the Common
People. = All are invited.
]. II. Freedline.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
Ready-to-Wear Dresses for
|. Hot Weather 3

For Ladies, Misses and Children you will find here
some beautiful GARMENTS. made we'll will fit WELL and
are priced reasonably. Novelty Ratine Crepes and
Yoiles in pretty dresses which you can buy cheaper
than you can afford to make them.
Chidren's Bingham and Percale Dresses from SOC up
Ladies' House Dresses from $1O0 up to $3.50 sizes
from 16 to 20 in Misses Sizes and from So to So in
Ladies' Sizes