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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29

Claiming to be one of the oldest
settlers In the county will try to
write some Of the old pioneer days
as my father Matte Hanllin was the
first settler in the county, built the
first log cabin, broke the first 40
acres of land, in the spring of 81
OF course others came with him
then, but he went through here on
horseback in March before He came
from what was then called Canes
vile now Cedar Rapids and when
he got here on Troublesome creek
where Tune Thomas now lives he
decided he would locate there and
continued to live there until his
death. Remember this was in March
81, taen in May he came with his
old Virginia wagon and three OF
four yoke of oxen, and breaking
pillow and oldest daughter, ten years
old, and a young lady by name, Bet
sy Ann Hoggard and her brother,
John and Arthur Decker, her broth
er-in-law,, and uncle Bill Hamlin.
that constituted the outfit. When
they got to little town of Winter
set they found Uncle Johnny Jen-
kins going. some place west, so he
and family came ON to Audubon Co.
with my father, then camped while
here. Then he went to where Oak
field now is, and located. Uncle Bill
Hamlin went in south Of Oakfield,
Arthur Decker located on the place
where Boy Herrick now lives, lost
his wife that first winter in child
birth, so she was the first white wo
man buried in the County and her
baby boy the first white child born
in the county. Her remains were
buried north of where Boy Herrick' :.
now live. suppose her grave is cul
tivated over every year What few
men there were here cut down q
bass wood tree and hewed it out
with their axes and made rough
box to bury her in. But / am gettin.
off my subject. this John Hoggard
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29
WEDDING AT ELK horn

Wednesday afternoon, April 21
1915 occurred the marriage of Miss
Emma Lange to Mr. Julius Anderse
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. K'oth at the Danish Lutheran
Church of Elk Horn in the presence
OF about rs of the contracting par
ties, friends and relatives, mostly
relatives.
After the ceremony the bridal pro
cession went to the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lange west Of town, where we'd
ding dinner was served and enjoy
ed by all the buests. The couple re-
ceived many valuable gifts.
The bride is the second oldes
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lange, and is we'll and favorably
known having grown to womanhoo.l
In our midst
The groom is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Soren Anderson of Atlantic
They were for many years some OF
Shelby County's most industriuos
FARMERS. Mr.. And arsen is an honest
and ambitious young man. They will
make their home on farm near
Marine VIII re he has been Canning
some time.
Their many friends wish them q
long life Of prosperity and happi
ness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29
CONCERT PROGRAM
FRIDAY, NAY |

Concert program, at Congregation
al church Friday eve. May z, 1915.
Piano Duet, Misses Brinkerhoff.
Quartette, Selected.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Carrie Gault
Varney.
Readings, Misses Marguerite and
Marjorie Wilson.
Vocal Solo Mrs. Kathryn COTTON.
Baritone So'o-Mezzo Soprano Solo
Mrs. Jesse Getty.
Reading, Mrs. Frank Williams.
Saundes McG,ashun's Courtship,
Mrs. Jesse Getty.
Voc 500.
Mrs. Carrie Gault Varney4
Reading f.om Riley,
Mrs. Ohne Milliman.
Reading Mrs. w. j. Lance,ot.
Voc l Solo, Miss Be-ta Gano.
A Morning Conversation,
Mrs. Jesse Getty.
GU r cite, Sele ted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29
IT'S A PLEASURE TO SEE
OLD FENCES MOVED.

To move the fences from around
the beautiful lawns is much like
parting with old friends. For years
and years have these old landmarks
performed their function about the
home, but their days are past and
gone and natures way lis more fit
ting and beautifying.
What can be prettier than a
fine lawn in front of the home, dot
ted here and there with an ever
green. and in the back ground i'm
perfect view from the road, without
the obstruction of a dilapidated-
perhaps fence. Move out the old
eye sores. Let all your surroundings
harmonize with nature, that your
days may be long in the land which
the Lord thy God gtveth thee.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29
FACULTY ENTERTA|NS
SENIOR CLASS

Saturday night the high school
faculty entertained the Senior class
a dinner party at the home of Supt.
Hoyman. The tables were decorated
with pink roses and smilax and the
class colors, pink and green, We're
carried out in the place cards and
nut dishes.
The following four course dinner
was served by four of the high
school girls.
Fruit cocktail.
Waters.
Chicken EN- casserole
Mashed potatoes
Escalloped corn
ROLLS, pickles jelly.
Combination Salad
Cheese sticks.
Ice cream, cake coffee.
7 A program of tossts foil we'd TIE
di n r Mr.. Hry ar. .p ke f r ~
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29
NEW GARAGE TO Be
BUILT AT BRAYTON

Anton Juhl has sold the building
in which he has been running gar,
age and the building is being mov-
ed by Warren Chase to the j. p
Juh lo,s west of the depot, and will
be used for a bla ksmith shop. An
ton Juhl will at once commence
erection of new garage 4OX
so on the site of the old one.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29
DISASTROUS FIRES IN
ATLANTIC AID AUDUBON

l. cendiary fire in Atlantic last
week co summed the Green Bay Lun-
Der yard, livery barn and sever
al head of horses.
AT Audubon yesterday The Cedar
Rap DIS oil company's plant. with
many Thousand gallons of kerosene
and gasolene went UP in smoke, and
with it the G. R. & P. Ry. round
house and turLtable.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29
BIG TINE SAT. EVENING

A Box Sociable will be held at
the K. P. Hall Saturday night for
the benefit of the Library. Young,
old and middle-aged are invited to
come with their boxes and pocket
books. We want you all. for the
more the merrier. Girls, fix up
those boxes and bring them to the
hall that evening. You will lind
your friends there to join In the fai
Don't miss It.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29

An Efficiency Conference for
Atlantic District was held in the At
lantic Methodist church, Monday ane
Tuesday. Some of the strong men of
Methodism were present and gave
addresses, inspiring the pastors and
laymen who were there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29
WHO IS THE OLDEST
SETTLER IN COUNTY
We would like to know who has
;vad 1on,o,ort in A,d,,hnn Cnunty

We would like to know who has
lived longest in Audubon County.
Write us letter, if you are an
cid resident, and tell US some facts
about your early days. We will pub
lish the letters from the oldest resi-
dents. We wish to secure as many
interesting facts as possible.
To the person showing the long
est continuous residence in the
county, absence of less than one
year, or service DIN the army on
navy not counted against the pio-
neer, We will send the Audubon Co
Journal FREE for the remainder o1
his or her life.
To the second oldest pioneer WV
will send the paper for five years
free and to the third, one year free
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29

Albert Herrick. east of town, pur-
chased a new Flanders car recently.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29

& Elmer Green OF Brayton was in
Extra Friday visiting relatives at
the Sam Green and Asa Green
homes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29

Ide. Marie Freeman and Henry Pet
e-son for the class.
!, After the to SIS an inform |
I me II >us &c a (. S. csc Is MS
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-29

Matt Thdelen shipped two cars of
cs tie last week.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
POPULAR MECHANICS
Rope Climbing Machine.

A machine built ON the principle Of a
bicycle that will take man up rope
hanging vertically has recently been
invented. 1t is designed for practical
work by painters and roofers and may
be of value even for the fireman In
reaching the upper portion of building
without being compelled to find his
way through the smoke filed interior
of the structure. The apparatus is
composed mainly of piece of pipe
through which is passed rope. In
the course of its passage through the
pipe, the rope is passed over pulley.
The operator sits on a saddle midway
of the pipe and the feet rest on pair
of oscillating pedals which control the
operation of the pulley. Every move
ment Of the pedals drives the machine
and rider aloft, and hand controlled
brake allows him to descend at pleas
ure and at any desired speed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
BUILT IN FURNITURE.
Convenient For Filling In Awkward
Recesses In Rebuilt Houses.

Convenient For Filling In Awkward
Reeesses In Rebuilt Houses.
When one is remodeling house or
a city apartment the use Of built In
furniture will often be helpful. Ere
quently there exists an awkward recess
or an alcove space which seems to defy
any successful arrangement and In
which nothing in the way of furnish
ing looks we'll. Such space may very
often be fitted by clever carpenter
with few low bookshelves painted or
stained to match the surrounding wood
work, and the result will be really
valuable decorative asset.
The spaces within unused doorways
may sometimes be made into book
cases by being fitted with shelves and
long, straight curtains hung upon q
slender brass pole across the top.
Where such spaces are of sufficient
depth they may even be made into
closets by the use of two vertical pam
els Of latticework hinged to open like
doors.
In some old fashioned houses there
are frequently deep spaces or "re-
veals" within windows, and it would
be simple indeed to build window
seat within such space.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
Folding Ribs on Inner Tubes.

Preventing puncture of inner tubes
Of automobile tires is one of the most
prolific fields for the inventor. Hun
dreds and even thousands Of schemes
have been devised, some of them work
ing very satisfactorily. One of the lat
est, which is as unique as it is said to
be effective, is the placing Of three
separate and distinct ribs on the in
ner tube. The shape Of these ribs is
such as to form small air spaces when
the tube is blown up, thus adding con-
siderably to the resiliency of the tire.
The greater thickness of the inner tube
and the difficulty which nail or tack
would have to penetrate the entire
tube recommend this invention to the
attention of the motorist. The few
tubes made according to this design
are stated to have given great salts
action.-Scientific American.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19

General August Won Mackensen. who
commanded the Ninth army. which led
the advance of the German forces
against the Russians defending War
saw, is known as the hero Of Lowicz.
For his success in capturing that STRAIT
egic point Kaiser Wilhelm conferred
on General Won Mackensen the Order
Of Merit. In his telegram Of cOmmen-
dation the kaiser said:
"The Ninth army, under your safe
and tested leadership, has again fought
with unrivaled brilliancy in hard
but successful battle. Your achieve.
ments In the past days will stand in
history as shining examples Of forti-
tude, endurance and valor.
Communicate this to our splendid
troops with my imperial thanks. to
which l wish to give tangible form by
comforting upon you the Order Of Mer-
1t. God be with you and our standards
in the future"
General Won Mackensen long has
been regarded as one Of the most bril-
liant of the German generals. He was
TIE uuJutduL VI " Hleiu MuTSlul SouuI
Won Schleiffen, when he was chief of
the general staff. and instructed En-
peror William In military history. The
emperor later selected him as the i'm
mediate superior of the crown prince
in the Danzig garrison.
He was born in Hausleipnitz sixty
five years ago and took part in the
Franco Prussian war After the war
he resumed his studies at the univer-
sity and entered the regular army es-
tablishment In 1873. Won Mackensen
was appointed an adjutant to the en-
perOr and promoted to the rank Of
brigadler general In 1893 and the fol-
lowing year was made an hereditary
noble. He was elevated to the rank
of lieutenant general In 1908 and five
years later became general of cavalry
and given command Of the Seven
teenth army corps.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
lAUOS WILSON'S VIEWS
President Gutierrez Comments Upon
indianapolis Speech.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The state de-.
partment made public an expression
by General Gutierrez, the provisional
president Of Mexico, installed by the
Villa-Zapata faction, in praise of Pres.
ident Wilson's views about the right
OF Mexico to settle it's internal af-
fairs without interference as con-
tanned in his speech at Indianapolis.
Gutierrez's comment is as follows:
"The Mexican people and my govern
ment have received with satisfaction
the opinion contained in the speech
of President Wilson at indianapolis.
These opinions serve as further
proof of the purity of his views. Pres
ident Wilson's profound sympathy for
our people has always been appreci-
ated by us. In all the incidents that
have arisen subsequent to his taking
charge Of the administration this
sympathy has been invariably shown.
We have always had feeling of
gratefulness to this great American
statesman for the just attitude as
sumed by him in not doing anything
to hinder the struggles Of people in
the efforts made by them to sunder
the bonds Of fanaticism and tyranny.
A masters seat for the table of the
world has been made of the great
capital by Mr.. Wilson. We trust that
as regards US the great majority OF
the American people think and feel
the same as their president, and there
is awaited by us an opportunity to
demonstrate to the American people
that we shall be able to reciprocate
II. loyal manner the friendship they
lave given us proof of and realize
our destinies."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
Preventing Gear B,x Trouble.

When making repairs on the gear
box of an automobile be sure to keep
the opening covered to prevent any
thing falling into the box. One owner
had to pay the price Of two new gears
because "A careless workman allowed
the box to remain open and nut drop
ped in without his knowledge. The
nut got in the gears while travelling OH
the road and ruined them. A thorough
examination should be made of the box
prior to pouring the grease In to make
sure that it is freed from anything
that may have accidentally dropped
into 1t.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19

today. Formerly military governor Of
Kieff, POdalia and VOlhynia, General
Sukhomlinoff was made minister Of
war in Stolypin's cabinet In 1900. He
was then recognized to be man Of
more energy and strategic ability than
any Of the functionaries In the war de-
partment, and the result has proved
the wisdom of that opinion. He sue
ceeded General DragomiroT at Kiev
and learned his campaigning with that
redoubtable soldier in the Turkish
war. Sukhomlinoif's work has always
been among the strategic problems OF
Eussia's Austrian and German from
tiers, aud he is thoroughly familiar
with the country in which the czar's
lrnies are now operating.
Sukhomlinoif is now In his sixty-fifth
ear, but as his personal tastes are for
simple life he Is Il much younger
aan than most Russian officers Of his
Gears.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
Russia,s Minister of War.

The speed with which Russia mob
ilized her forces at the outbreak OF the
European war was surprise to both
friend and foe. While her potential
strength was known to be immense, 1t
was generally believed that Russia
was not prepared for hostilitles. But
the war with Japan had its lesson. and
the ear and his military advisers have
been active in army reorganization.
Probably to General w. A. Sukhom-
linOff more than to any other man IL
due the strength of Russia's forces
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
HIS ATTIRE HELD
DISCRACEFuL
Accusation Made Against Mln-
lister James Sullivan.
Developments At HEARING

Witnesses Also Picture American En-
voy as Having Been Associated
With Parties Who For Money Con.
sideration Would Guarantee to OBJ
tain Contracts From the Dominican
Government.
New York, Jan. 16.-James M. Sui.
livan, American minister to the Do
minican Republic, was pictured at the
inquiry conducted by Senator-elect
Phelan into his fitness to hold the
post, as having been associated with
interests who for money considera-
tion would guarantee to obtain profit
able contracts from the Dominican
government. Another witness said
that Sullivan in his undershirt re-
ceived Italian and British envoys.
He said Sullivan's attire was disgrace
full.
e. Bright Wilson. attorney for C..
d. Smith, contractor Of Memphis,
testified that his client had told him
he had been approached with an offer
of such a guarantee and had been
told that Sullivan could make it pos
sible for him to get road contracts in
Santo Domingo that would net 80
per cent. The man who approached
his client, he said, was William G.
Beers, an attorney, said to be asso-
ciated with the Samuel M. Jarvis in.
terests who controlled the Banco Ma.
iconal at Santo Domingo. This is the
institution which. it had been pre-
viously testified, had obtained the
deposits of Dominican customs funds
through Sullivan's influence.
Beers wanted, among other things,
the witness said, $4,000 cash payment
| as the price of securing the contracts
That Sullivan brought to Santo Do.
mingo and caused to be placed upon
the payroll a man who he said was
his personal physician. but said to be
q masseur for Beers and with no bet
ter medical qualifications than that OF
a nurse, was asserted by Walker w.
WIN, iCSCiNCA 6CuSiai VI Suo'
toms for Santo Domingo. In this he
was corroborated by E. Fred Knauth
a dealer in medical supplies in New
York, VINO said that ON represents
tions made by Beers he had advanced
the so-called physician, A. ]. Conroy
$1,000 worth of medical instruments
Beers had paid him $500 in advance
said Knauth, and had told him Conroy
lad insured his life in favor of Beeri
and Sullivan. a guarantee Of his reli
ability. Knauth said he never go
the other $500.
Wick, who instigated the present in
vestigatiOn, said Sullivan was gener
ally credited with being responsible,
! for the Dominican revolution Of 1871
because ne upheld the Bordas gov
ernment against the Legalistas.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
Motorcar Skiddinq.

When tires are in danger Of blowing
out 1t Is dangerous to skid around
turns, because If tire should blow
out there Is almost certain possibility
that the rear end Of the car will change
places with the frOnt-this for the
reason that the soft. fiat tire offers less
resistance to the tendency Of the back
end Of the car to skid out under the ac-
ton of centrifugal force, and as soon
as an influence such as this starts a
car skidding there Is great likelihood
that the car will turn circle or two.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
Mending tho Range.

If there is an ugly crack that shows
on the kitchen range 1t can be filed
up with a cement made by beating an
egg, to which add sifted ashes. says
the New York Press. Work the paste
smooth and then press it into the
crack. Smooth Off even with the iron
surface. This paste will harden al
most like iron and will take a polish
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Spasmodic Group.

Spasmodic Group is a symptom.
not a disease. In young chill
dren the nervous system Is irri
table. The slightest infection OF
the larynx, the slightest catar
rhal attack or so called cold"
is liable to cause spasmodic
contraction OF the throat mus.
cles--croup. Spasmodic cronp
comes ON only Mt night, when
the child ls ASLEEP The reason
the attack comes on at night Ia
simply because the air Is too
warm and close at night. A
child sleeping In a cold, we'll
ventilated room or ON a porch
never suffers with Group And
the quickest remedy for the at
tack is a full supply OF cold.
fresh air from open windows.
The worst cases Of Group doc.
tors see-and 1t is becoming less
common every day-are in hot.
stufYy bedrooms among the poor.
er class, people who are com.
monty supposed to suffer most
from Exposure"
Remedies that stop an attack
Of spasmOdic or catarrhal Group
are: I. Large moist congresses
applied cold and allowed to re.
main on for an hour-on the
throat. 2. Lots of moist. cold
air. 3. II the breathing becomes
very labored the spasm may be
relaxed by a dose Of sirup Of
ipecac--one teaspoonful. repeat.
ed In twenty minutes II vomit.
Ing or relief IL not obtained
When a 'lild is subject to Mt
tecks OF catarrhal or spasmodic
Group. thar proves the parents
don't give the child enough out
door MIR.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
Oppose colored Regiment.

Albany, Jan. 16.-The repeal Of the
law authorizing the formation Of COL
ored regiment, which was approved
by Ex-Governor Sulzer, will be advo-
Gated by the National Guard associa.
ton in session here. Recommends
ton for tae revocation of this law
is made by Colonel George A, Win
gate, president of the association.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
Carbon In Cylinders.

The carbon deposit in cylinders is the
result Of burning oil, and to reduce the
deposit to the minimum requires pre-
venting too much oil from getting
above the top of the piston. Poorly
fitting piston rings, loose piston or
worn cylinder will increase the carbon
deposit. The crank case oil level should
not be kept too high.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
POLISHING copper and Brass.

To clean copper or brass use one-half
.cnpful Of not vinegar and three table
spoonfus of salt After the tarnish
has been removed few drops of olive
oil rubbed briskly over gives 1t a pref
ty burnish. and by frequent aprlica-
tions of the oil 1t will keep in good con
dition for months without cleaning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
Cara of Automobile Tires.

An old tire that is still doing service
may be quickly put in the scrap heap
by pumping it up too hard. says Auto
mobile Dealer. A standard for pres
sure cannot be set. The right hardness
of tire Is just enough so that there
shall be no bulging when the car is
standing still. The tension should vary
with the load and with the size Of tire
used.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19

Interior fittings Of any kind which
are built into home must be regard.
ed as part Of the standing woodwork
and treated accordingly. If white
paint is used upon such woodwork the
built In furniture must be painted white
also. If mission" or craftsman"
style prevails the same finish must be
used with perhaps hinges and locks of
copper or wrought iron.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19

When drilling brick wall with a
star drill dampen the brick. This will
prevent the chipping Of the brick at
the surface and will also make the
drill cut faster and hold its edge
longer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19
Elevator Falls.

Akron, O.. Jan. 16.-Clarence For.
shay, twenty-eight, was killed and
Frank Eckhart. twenty-three, was ia
tally crushed under falling frame
elevator tower used to hoist concrete.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19

For the afternoon card party or tea
the gown pictured here is charming
and modish one. 1t is Of bluc.gre vel
vet and black satin, with graduated
tier skirt of accordion plating. The
bolero jacket Is of velvet The wide
hip sash is laced at the front with cord.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-19

GAS ExHAUsTs IN STONE FILLED BARREL.
An oil or sugar barrel-below the sur
face; then run the exhaust into it from
the bottom. A short piece Of pipe at
the end is capped and the body drilled
full Of small holes. A large opening
should be provided at the top for the
discharge Of the burned gases.