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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11

The annual meeting of the Audi
bon Country Club was held Tuesday
evening at the Commercial Club
rooms. 1t was the time for the cleo
tion of officers. F. H. Adams, as
president called the meeting to or
der and after hearing the report Of
the standing committee and hearing
that there was a small deficit, e. F..
Johnson was unanimously chosen
as president for the ensuing year. E..
S. Van Gorder was elected secretary
treasurer.
The membership fee was placed at
SIS.
II was decided that nonresident
members and ladies of the city whose
husbands CT fathers did not belong
TO the organization and high school
students would be admitted at hal;
rate. This will enable many of tn,
young people of Audubon to avail
themselves of the golf grounds and
the tennis courts.
A full discussion arose over the
building of a club house at an ex-
pense of $1,000 to $500. A commit
Tee has been appointed to look into
the matter and at a special meeting
to be held next Tuesday this commit
tee will make it's report.
The grounds were leased for per-
iod of ten years. Bylaws are also
being drafted and some of the COM
plications that arose last year will
be eliminated this year. Many have
signified their intention of becoming
members and by the time spring
opens up no less than SO members
will have been enrolled.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
WILL SHOW WAR PICTURES

Carl Hoover, the enterprising pro-
prietor of the Gem Theatre has made
special arrangements to show the
latest European war pictures at his
theatre on Saturday of this week.
The pictures that will be shown have
been secured by special permission
from the governments of the warning
nations and are absolutely authentic.
Our people have been greatly inter-
ested in the great world war now be-
ing carried on, and many have sig
nified a desire to see the pictures
that have heretofore only been shown
in the large cities. Mr.. Hoover went
to great expense TO secure these reels
for his moving picture machine and
hopes TO be reverted with good at
tndance at the shows that will be
given both afternoon and eveaing.
On account of The extra expeaSe OF
securing the pictures, the price of
admission will be Csc. People who
have seen similar pictures in the
cities say 1t is worth twice the price
of the admission asked.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11

brim and rolled brim sailors, and smart
military turbans-with and without wells.
Black, white and all the new colors, in
Guiding sand, army blue, battleship grey,
purple, infantry red and Russian green.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
STYLE SHOW AT AUDUBON

The style show given at the Gem
Theatre last Thursday afternoon by
division OF the Columbian Club was
exceptionally well attended and was
an original and entertaining way of
making money.
Mrs. w. w. Smith who attended
the style show at Chicago recently
helped the committee in charge to
develop this show and then she in
troduced the different features in her
own characteristic way.
First was an elaborate display of
wedding gowns dating back over fifty
years up to a bewitching gown of a
year ago. This feature displaying
these lovely dresses of the mothers
of this city upon living models was a
lesson on the evolution of dress
which was both interesting and in
structive. Several priceless shawls
and dresses for other functions than
weddings, were displayed after which
the merchants Of the city displayed
on living models their newest suits,
coats, evening dresses and hats.
Mrs. Smith wore a strictly tailored
suit made in her school. In charm
ing way she did her part of the work
in a manner that proved delight to
those who patronized Audubou's first
style show. The committee under the
craftsmanship of Miss May Hunt and
composed of Mrs. Cowles, Mrs. Jo-
hansen, Mrs. Childs, Annettee Dla-
hoyde. May Farquar and Ellen Ora
ham, is to be congratulated upon the
success of this enterprise.
The proceeds which amounted to
$23 go to securing the equipment for
a free public play ground, which is
a worthy enterprise and deserves the
support of the citizens of this COM
munity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
LOST A BIG FORTUNE

Word came to Audubon this morn
ing that a former Audubon man had
lost a fortune of 100000. The
person in question is V. A Walkup
who conducted mill here about 80
years ago, but who is now a resident
of Apache, Okla. His friends here
will be interested in the following
news item:
IAN Apache man has just missed
fortune by few hours. V. A..
Walkup has been working for many
months on a patent automobile tire
which he thought would be just the
thing, and he has found that he has
thought right, but not quick enough.
A tire made of coil springs fastened
to the wood rim of the wheel on one
side and a metal band ON the out
side completed his invention, and he
sent a model of II TO Washington
with the proper papers upon which
to secure a patent He found, how
ever, that some man in Canada had
hit upon exactly the same plan and
had his model in just a short time
ahead. II was stated the the Ford
company learned of the Canada
mans patent and purchased the pat
ent for the United States, paying
100000 for it,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
SATISFIED WITH AMERICA

Several months ago Tom Law and
his good wife came back from a visit
to Ireland. They had prospered here
in Iowa and resolved to go back to
the old sod once more. On their
arrival things seemed to have chang
ed. The grass seemed less green,
than he Remembered II as a child and
the method in vogue there seemed to
him far behind the times. War con-
ditions might have caused some of
thel conditions as Mr.. Law found
them. After they had finished their
visit they concluded to sail back to
America and to their good home in
Audubon county.
Mr.. Law was glad to get back
home and he told an intimate friend
of his how he felt as the vessel came
in sight of the statue of liberty en-
lightning the world in New York
harbor. He said Mr.. Law was on
deck, as the ship approached the sta
tute, took off his hat, bowed politely
and said: Good morning, yet males
ty! And if you ever see my face
again you'll have to turn around"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
CHAs. BENTON DEAD

Chas. Benton, who for many years
was a resident of Audubon, and who
came here for visit from his home
in Kansas a couple of weeks ago,
died at the home of Mrs. Peter John
son where he was staying, last Sun
day. When he lived in Audubon,
where for twenty years he conduct
ed livery barn, he was healthy and
strong, and his PHYSICAL condition
few months before his death was
such that his friends and acquaintan-
ces scarcely knew him. He came
here in the hope of gaining relief,
but no medical skill could restore TO
him his former health. He lived but
a short time after coming to Audi
bon and passed peacefully away
among the friend and neighbors of
his earlier days.
Charles E. Benton, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Isah Benton was born Dec. 20,
1865, at Joe Davis county, Illinois
He was united in marriage to Eliza
beth d. Stanfield in Sept. 1890 and
lived in Audubon until 1908 when he
moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he
resided until Feb. 23 when he came
10 AuuuDOQ.
He is survived by his wife of Wich-
tia, Kansas, and seven brothers and
two sisters William, Henry, Ed
ward, Nathaniel, Samuel and Frank
Benton of Guthrie county and James
Benton of Judith Gap, Mont, Mrs.
Arthur McAnulty, of Gas. Kan, and
Mrs. Albert Lieske, of Bayard. Iowa,
together with host of friends who
mourn his departure. On account of
illness his beloved wife and one sis
ter were unable to be present at the
funeral
Funeral services were held at
Bowman chapel near North Branch
yesterday afternoon at one o'clock,
conducted by Rev. Dove. Interment
was made in the country cemetery
near North Branch
A large number of his old friends
and neighbors were present at the
funeral to pay their last respects TO
a devoted friend and kind neigh
Dor, he having lived for many years
in Greeley township.
Card of Thanks We wish to
thank the kind friends who assisted
in the sickness and death of our
brother. Benton Brothers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
WAS A GOOD COMPANY

The Franklin Stock Company filled
weeks engagement at the M. w.
A. opera house last week. The COM
pany was splendid one. but the
patronage was about as poor as any
company received in Audubon. The
poor patronage was partly due to the
company itself. The opening night
a good crowd greeted them, but they
presented their weakest play, con-
sequently the next night the crowd
was so small that no performance
was given. A special effort was
made for the third night and 1t was
then that the company gave evidence
of its excellent merit and worth.
Weather conditions were unfayorable
and this connected with the fact that
Audubon is not week stand town
made the box office receipts very
light. They play Anita and Guthrie
Center this week and all of next
week in Boone where the company
has an $500 guarantee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
PROMINENT COUPLE WED

On Wednesday evening, February
Gath, at $50 o'clock at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clifford in
Viola township. occurred the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Leota
to Mr.. Harrison Cretsinger The
ceremony was performed by Rev. C.
l.. Fuller in the presence of about
thirty guests.
The home was beautifully and tas-
tily decorated. The. wedding march
was played by Miss Myrtle Thompson.
The brides dress was beautiful
creation of chiffon over light blue
messaline. The groom was dressed
in dark blue serge.
Mr.. Cretsinger is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Cretsinger, of Guth-
Gle county and is an honorable and
Industrious young man. The bride
is one of Viola townships popular and
highly esteemed young ladies. Mr..
and Mrs. Cretsinger will live on one
of the farms belonging to Mr.. Cret-
singer southwest of Coon Rapids.
Their many friends and neighbors
Join us in wishing them much Joy
and happiness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
WILL ELECT SOON

During the past week we have
been frequently asked when the
County Superintend of public schools
was to be, elected. The new law GO
ing into effect states that the presi-
dents OF the school boards of the
county shall meet at the county, seat
on the first Tuesday in April. The
person elected at the meeting shall
take office on September first of the
same year and shall hold ONCE for
period or three years. Ella M.
Stearns Is the present incumbent and
we understand she win be elected at
the meeting In April.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
A RousING BIG MEETING

The reg dlar monthly meeting of
the Abdul on Commercial Club was
held In the X. of p. hall Monday
evening OF this week. A goodly
number of the members were present
and 1t prov ed to be one of the livliest
meetings that the Club has ever
held.
The Club has been doing much for
the betterment of the town and so
much interest has recently been TAX
en- In the work that it was. deemed
necessary to extend the work of the
Club. 1t had become necessary to
add additional standing committees
in order that the business might be
better cared for and more attention
given to detail work. The following
new comm ittees were created and the
chairmen iamed:
Membersh.p ..-.......-.H. A. Northup
Lecture Course ....Chas. White
General Publicity ...J. III. Horning
Investigation of Public Solicitors and
Advertising .......-.........H. j. Mantz
Streets and Alleys ........ F. M. Rice
Entertainment .R. G. Spencer
Closing Stores on Special Occasions
.-.....-.-....-..--..-.....---- G. Wilson
Cleaning and Sanitation. DIR. Childs
Chautauqua ................ A. H. Roberts
Public Improvement E. f. Johnson
Good Fellowship .........-.Geo. Weaver
Greater Audubon ...P. A. Rasmussen
Good Roads ,...........E. s. Van Gorder
The railroads of the state of Iowa,
who are at the present time asking
the state railroad commissioners and
\. scla -. 10 ant or in
crease In passenger fares, had reso-
luton before the Club and asked for
its adoption. This precipitated a
lively debate but finally 1t was voted
that the resolutions be signed by the
secretary and forwarded to the pro-
per officia 5. This endorsement came
az a com )liment to the representa-
tives of tie railroads entering Audu-
bon. w. w. Smith of the Rock Island
and J. A. Hunliston of the North
western ere present and made a
few RENAL ks favoring the adoption of
the resoli ton. People of Audubon
in genera and the business men es-
pecially, lave such confidence In the
honesty I'd integrity of these men,
that there was no hesitancy in adopt
ing such measures as were deemed
necessary to continue the service
these roa' are giving, if 1t did re-
quire an Increase in the passenger
rates.
A discu sion also arose over a bill
that is up IN the state legislature that
contempla les the repeal of the pre-
sent road Jaw. and enacting a system
of going ack to the old district road
supervisor The Club was practical
ly unanimous in favor of at least Civ
ing the pl esent road law a fair trial
and passed. resolutions instructing
State Sent tor Foster and Representa-
tive Witt lauer to vote against the
repeal of he road law. The commit
tee appoir ted to draft resolutions was
composed of John Weighton, Fl. j..
Hoogenak Ser, A. Farquar, r. c.
Spencer aid j. 4. Kerwin.
Another committee appointed, COM
posed of Arthur Farquar, John Horn
ing and z tie Christensen was for the
purpose o assisting the census enum-
orator, A. l.. Viewer, that all people
legal resit ents of the town of Audu-
bon would be properly counted. The
enumeratcr has big task before
him and it is with much difficulty
that the work is accurately done.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
NEW ONE FOR AUDUBON

John Matrinsen, the Ford dealer.
unloaded another carload of Fords
this week and among them was a
Ford Coupelete. This is the first one
of its kind to make its appearance in
Audubon and 1t has been attracting
much attention. This makes three
or four loads that Mr.. Martinsen has
received recently and regardless of
of the winter weather Fords have
been selling like sugar and coffee,
Mr.. Martinsen informed us yesterday
that prospects for spring were ex-
tremely fiattering and that he con-
fidently expected to sell more cars
this year than any previous one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
SENSATION IN WASHINGTON
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, March

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, March 10.
The American sailing ship William
p. Frye. bound from Seattle to
Queenstown with cargo of grain,
was sunk in the South Atlantic jan
uary 81, by the German auxiliary
cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich, which
put into port here today.
The captain of the Frye and his
wife also are said to be on board the
Prinz Eitel. The Frye, commanded
by Captain Kienhe, sailed from Seat
tie November for Queenstown and
has not been reported since it passed
Tatoosh, Wash, the following day.
With Captain Kiehne and his wife
are other members of the crew. Sur
geon Knoneck of the Eitel told Cue
toms Collector Hamilton that the
Frye was sunk in the South Atlantic
on January 81, after the Eitel had
taken off Captain Kiehne, his family
and all the crew.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
DEATH OF HIS SISTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Hardie return
ed the fore part of the week from a
ten days stay at Casey. Last week
they were called to the bedside of
his sister, Mrs. Timmons who was
not expected to live. On account of
a wreck on the main line they were
delayed seven hours at Atlantic, con-
sequently they did not reach the sick
room until after the death of Mrs.
Timmons. They remained for the
funeral which was held later.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-03-11
DELIGHTFUL CLUB MEET

The regular meeting of the Wom-
ans Club was held at Watts hall yes
terday afternoon. Mrs. Wilde fur
nished a number of vocal solos that
were pleasing and well received.
A discussion of the topic What
is The National Government Doing
to Protect the Health of the People"
was freely INDUCED in. The pro-
gram was under the leadership Of
Mrs. Chas. Sunberg who was the
chairman.
The National Government" was
handled by Miss Mary Davis and she
had for her cabinet officers to i'm
personate the present occupants of
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Parker Cantata
at M. p. Temple

On Sunday, December 10, at the
evening service the choir Of the Metho.
dist Protestant Temple will present
a Christmas Cantata 1.-THE Holy Child
by Horatio w. Parker.
Mr.. Parker, who is connected with
the music department OF Yale Uni.
yersity, is one of the most promi.
nent American musicians. Until re-
Gently he was best known by his ora
torio Hora Noyissima, which has been
performed by singing societies from
coast to coast. Two years ago MIR.
Parker appeared as an operate com.
poser winning the prize offered by
the metropolitan Opera company with
his opera Mona which was accepted
and performed by the singers Of the
Metropolitan. Last spring he won an.
onther contest with his opera Fairy.
land winning prize of $4,000. This
opera was produced in Los Angeles
last July before the National Fedora
ton of Music Clubs Convention.
The cantata to be given Sunday is
one Of his earlier works, written at a
time when he little suspected he would
become successful operate compos.
er. The text of the cantata was writ.
ten by Mr.. Parker's mother, Isabella
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completion Of the hotel will not lag

completion Of the hotel will not lag
or wait for the company's charter.
The committee i'll charge of the
plans are J. NJ. Hartley. chairman;
George T. Watson. R. M. Hite, C. w.
Evans, secretary; J. NJ. Jacobs, R. r.
Cunningham, H. J. Ross. c. s. Riggs
and e. B. Moore.
Subcommittee on grounds: e. B.
Moore, H. ]. Ross, ]. F. Phillips ana
G. W. Evans.
Subcommittee on architects: George
T. Watson, c. s. Riggs and r. T. Gun.
bingham.
Subcommittee on organization: G..
NJ. Alexander, j. NJ. Jacobs, r. NJ.
Hite, George 7. Watson, G. D. Robin.
son and A. B. Fleming, Jr.
These committees were appointed
at a meeting of the stock subscribers
yesterday and are in charge Of the
work today. The plans Of the building
will be arranged so that II necessary
the building can be made larger in a
few years without destroying the sym.
metry and appearance OF the whole
structure. =
G. M. Alexander OF the organiza.
ton committee is preparing the a2pll-
cation papers for the charter today
and they probably will be returned in
about week. Meanwhile the commit.
tees will be at work, and by the time
the charter is granted and the officers
and directors of the company are cleo.
ted, the committees will be ready to
submit architests' plans and estimates
OF contractors for the structure.
In this way no time will be lost
and the hotel will be ready for the
public as soon as possible.
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Parker. The music is tuneful, imbued
with the Christmas spirit and abounds
in strong melodies.
LOT OF BOOZE
COMES DAILY
FROM THE POINT
Continued from Page one.l

enough to do them for the length Of
time intervening between trips.
Statements can be heard on the
streets that whiskey is the easiest
thing obtainable in Fairmont provided
one has the money and knows "the
ropes" The police and county authori-
ties have very little trouble as com:
pared with other cities in the dry ter.
ritory. Clarksburg, for instance, has
been fighting the speakeasies tooth
and nail for two years end not yet
have the authorities got to point
where the amount Of liquor sold daily
can be estimated. Eleven, more or
less "wide.open" speakeasies In
Clarksburg have been running for
some time and the police seem to be
unable to locate them.
Fairmont cannot be said to have
more than three or four places where
money is made by the sale of liquor
alone. 4.
The places whore It is bought are
either rooming houses or. cheap hotels.
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Sometimes reports can be heard that
soft drink sales people have handed
out the forbidden fruit" for a price.
The practice Of bootlegging and sell.
ing whiskey in Fairmont is. mostly
confined to foreigners and these are
located in the districts where there
are several foreign rooming houses
and residents. =
Just what effect the decision by the
railroad companies at Charleston re-
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garding the carrying of liquor will have
on the amount OF money going out Of
Fairmont remains to be seen. The de-.
cision was that no intoxicating IL.
quors can be handled by the railroad
company's agents even in trunks, or
suit cases filled with personal bag.
gage. The local Offices Of the railroad
have not heard officially concerning
the decision but instructions will be is.
sued before December 20 the day that
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the new ruling goes into effect, as to
what action will be necessary to pre-.
vent shipments Of liquor in trunks or,
suit cases.
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workmen engaged in demolishlngj
the Grover Cleveland home at Cald:
well, N. j., discovered a cigar which
had lain hidden in the rafters fifty
years. The finder smoked It and said
1t was good.
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PASTIME PROGRAM

"A GENTLEMAN FROM MISSIS-
SlPPI' The story Teyolves around
the adventures in Washington Of Il
newly-elected senator from Mississip-
pi; fat, jOyial Bill Langdon, who is
sent 10 the capitol by the trust" in
terests as an easy mark. who will CO.
incide with their ideas through friend
ship for the men who put him there
Bud" Haines. a bright young news
paper correspondent in Washington.
has become acquainted with Langdon
shortly after the latter's arrival at the
capital and becomes the private sec
rotary Of the new senator Knowing
the perils Of Washington political life
he steers the old man safely past the
reefs and captures the old mans
youngest daughter
Expresident Roosevelt says about
this picture: IT'S bully" You will.
too. If you see it. First reel runs 1890
am, $3.50, ;, $50, ana e.15 pm.
| Admission 10 and 20 cents.
Frances X Bushman Saturday.
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CERTAIN RESULTS.
Many a Brunswick Citizen Knows
How Sure The Are.

Nothing uncertain about the work OF
Doan's Kidney Pills in Brunswick
There is plenty of positive proof of
this in the testimony of citizens. Such
evidence should convince the most
skeptical doubter Read the following
statement;
A. Dunaway 1911 OglethOrpe St,
Brunswick says: 81 suffered for years
from disOrdered kidneys and my back
was in such bad shape that | couldn't
lift, If | stopped over, couldn't
Straighten up. My back was always
sore and stiff. | had gravel and the
kidney secretions were irregular and
painful in passage. The secretions
were also discolered and filled with
sediment. ! had headaches and dizzy
spells. ! took one box Of Doan's Kid
ney pills and was cured"
Price soc, at all dealers, Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills, the same that
Mr.. Dunaway had. Foster Milburn
Co, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.