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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
MARRIED AT OMAHA

Miss Ida Rudnick, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Rudnick, who reside
near Gray, was in the city last Fri
day and in company with Thomas
Jillich, of Atlantic took the North
western for Omaha where they were
married in the afternoon. They
went from Omaha to Atlantic where
they will make their home. The
bride worked for Mrs. l.. e. Tramp
a year before going to Atlantic,
where the past two years she has
been working in the telephone office.
The groom is bookkeeper for the
Green Bay Lumber Co., of Atlantic
and holds remunerative position.
The many friends of the bride join
in wishing her long and happy
welded life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
AUDUBON FARMER MISSING

Hans Petersen, a farmer aged
about 38 years, who has been farm
ing two miles northwest of town on
the Emil Bilharz place, has been mis-
sing for about week and up to the
hour of going to press his where
abouts are unknown. He went to
Omaha last week, supposedly on
business. AS he expected to be gone
but few days, his prolonged alb
sence has caused his family and
friends considerable uneasiness.
He leaves a wife and two small
children, who are very anxious about
him. 1t is said that he had been
drinking, and on coming home in an
intoxicated condition his wife rebuk-
ed him. This he resented and is sup
posed to be the cause for his re-
naming away from home. Another
theory is that he has met with foul
play. His younger brother is caring
for his stock on the farm and will
remain with the wife until the mis-
sing man is found.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
A SURPRISE PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. John Reuschling
were pleasantly surprised on last
Wednesday evening at their home in
Melville township, when about sixty
of theirf riends and neighbors STEP
ped in. Needless to say the surprise
was complete in every way. Mr..
Reuschling says it will take him some
time to recover but we all wish for
the best results. The evening was
spent in music and gossip. A deli
cious supper was served and at a
late hour all departed for their homes
reporting a good time.
The weather was bad
The roads were fright,
But friends will be friends
Regardless of the night
Mr.. Reuschiing has purchased the
property in Audubon formerly be-
longing to w. w. Weston and will
move to his new home this
week 1t is hoped they will like
their new surroundings, but they will
be greatly missed in the community
where they have resided so many
years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
MANY HEAR BLIND BOONE

A large and enthusiastic audience
greeted the Blind Boone Concert Co.,
at the M. e. church Monday night.
Had the weather been more favorable
the seating capacity of the house
would have been entirely inadequate.
Blind Boone and his manager, Mr..
Lange. are known far and wide. The
concert this year is fully In keeping
with former concerts given here by
the same company. Every number
called forth generous applause and
Blind Boone was as cheerful to re-
spond as the audience was to APP
plaud. There is no denying that he
is wonderful pianist and our people
were pleased to avail themselves of
the opportunity Of hearing him once
more. The ladies Of the M. e. church
had charge of the entertainment
which Melted them in the neighbor-
hood of $25.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
ARRANGING FOR
VOCAL CULTURE

Miss Beatrice Stephany, of Carroll
was in the city yesterday meeting a
number of Audubon people who are
interested in vocal training. 1t is
hoped that class can be organized
so Miss Stephany can devote at least
one day each week in Audubon. She
met with much encouragement and
next Wednesday she will be here to
start a class.
Miss Stephany comes very highly
recommended. She took three years
training in Chicago College OF music
under Adolph Muhlmann and one
year under Henri De Vries. She
graduated from the institution and
was given a teachers certificate.
While pupil in the school she won
two gold medals as highest awards in
contests arranged for pupils of the
school.
Miss Stephany has beautiful, rich,
melodious voice and no one will deny
that she has had splendid training.
All lovers of vocal music will hope
that satisfactory arrangements can
be made, and IL possible secure a
class large enough that two days can
be devoted to the work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
NEWSPAPER BURNED OUT

Harry Watts telephoned his father
F. s. Watts of this city Sunday
morning, that the office of the Reg
lister and Leader at Des Moines had
been destroyed by fire. The fire
started in the mailing room In the
basement where 1t is supposed some
boys threw lighted cigarette in q
pile of waste paper. 1t Ii estimated
that the loss will be upwards OF 5000,
600 with insurance amounting to
$16S.000. The paper Is being issued
from the office of the Capital until
such time as the management of the
Register and Leader can secure per-
manent headquarters elsewhere. Mr..
Watts is advertising manager of this
great newspaper, and Of course the
office room he occupied in the build
ing was also destroyed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
ROSS POSTMASTER AFFLICTED

]. j. Quinby. the postmaster at
Ross is lying at his home at the point
of death. He suffered a stroke of
paralysis last Thursday from which
he has not recovered. At first 1t was
thought he could live but a short
time, but since then he has shown
signs of Improvement. He is about
sixty-fve years of age. and IL he re-
covers from the severe stroke it will
be more than the attending physi-
clan now has reasons to expect.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
DEATH NEAR BRAYTON

N. p. Petersen. aged 80 years, died
suddenly last Thursday. The inn
mediate cause of his death was an
operation for appendicitis which was
performed at the hospital in Allan
tic on Wednesday. Funeral services
were held on Sunday at Oakfield and
interment was made in the Oakfield
cemetery. Mr.. Petersen leaves q
wife and five children, the eldest be-
ing about ten years of age. He lived
on a farm in the extreme southwest
corner of Oakfield township. He was
an industrious young man who had
host Of admiring friends. His sud
den and untimely death is mourned
by all who knew him and much sym
pathy is extended to the bereaved
wife and the fatherless children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
OLD FRIENDS TO MEET

Mrs. Chas. Stockton, of New York
City will arrive in Audubon today
for visit with her old classmate
Mrs. Thos. Greenlee. The women
have not seen each other for over
twenty years. and their meeting to-
day will certainly be one of great
pleasure. Mr.. Stockton is general
attorney for the Wells Fargo express
company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
WAS A BIG
BOOSTER MEETING
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of County
Gather for Big Booster Meet
ing i'm Odd Fellows Hall

Thursday of last week was a red
letter day for Odd Fellowship in
Audubon county. In the afternoon a
big meeting was held at the hall at
which time the Grand Master of the
order gave a rousing address to the
members of the order who had
gathered from all parts Of the coun-
ty.
During. the course of the afternoon
Geo. p. Campbell, Grand Patriarch of
Iowa, met with a. number of the
members and began the re-organiza-
ton of an Encampment. Fifteen
members were secured. A new char
ter will be Used and the Encamp-
ment will start out under flying col
ors.
Mrs. Harriet Stevenson, state pres
ident of the Rebekah Assembly met
the Rebekah's and held a pleasant
afternoon meeting.
The Odd Fellows hall had been
uniquely decorated for the occasion
and at $3.50 banquet was served in
honored of the distinguished visitors.
After the supper hour a program was
carried out which was so arranged
as to make the evening one of pleas
ure, not only to the members of the
order, to the wives and friends of
the members who had been invited
to participate in the merry making.
The following program was given:
Address of Welcome....J. A. Graham
Music .....-.......-.......M Male Quartet
Response on behalf of Audubon
louse
District Deputy Rasmussen of
Brayton
Response by Gray Lodge.
.......................-.....M Mr.. Mclaughlin
Response for Rebekah's .....-...-... &
Mrs. Conner, District Deputy, of
Gray
Vocal Music ....-..-.-.---..-.. Ladies' Duet
&c. P. Campbell. Grand Patriarch
Violin Solo .........,..-..G Gertrude Dye
Address ..................
Mrs. Harriet Stevenson, President
of State Assembly
ADDRESS
Mac j. Randall, Grand Master
All of the addresses were excellent
and gave those present clearer in
sight into the beauties of the order.
The order stands for much, and 1t is
doing grand and noble work for the
uplifting and betterment Of mankind
.......-.... t..r..-.ac, netaoi
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
NOVICE on ROAD MEETING

A couI ty roads meeting will be
held in the court house in Audubon
Thursday March 10th. 1t is espec-
Tally desi red that all township trus-
ID vs., cler IS and road superintendent
be n attt ndance, although the meet
is o. y 10 everyone. A member of
the ate Highway Commission will
be presef t. G. Z. Forsbeck, County
Engineer. S-2w
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
RECITAL an M. E. CHURCH

Friday evening, February 2eth.
One of the most attractive entertain
ments of the winter Is promised for
Friday evening of this week. The
program is TO be given by the High
School Girls Glee Club, Miss Eliza
beth Bretell and Miss Bessie Steere.
People who attend this entertainment
will undoubtedly spend most pleas
ant evening. The prices are to be
very reasonable. Children are to be
admitted for 15c and adults for 25c.
Be sure to make arrangements to at
tend. The program Is as follows:
Glee Club Selection-''There. Little
Girl, Don't Cry" Riley.
High School Girls Glee Club
Tim Glad to see You"-Edmund
Vance Cook.
2-"Mon Pierre Wallace Bruce
Armstrong. @
l3-"The Carpenter Man" ..The.Csp-
queror. 'sWhen Company "a aes
Edmund Vance Cook.
Miss Steere
Vocal Solo -ls.........-.--.-...-.. Selected
Miss Bretell
Little Rebel ........... Peple
Miss Steere
Glee Club -''wiegenlied"
u. l.. Frank.
High School Girls Glee Club
"The Man Who Planted the Hungry
Grass" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Anon
Miss Steere
Glee Club Selection-"Sunset" -
Smith.
High School Girls Glee Club
Sally Anne's Experience (From
Aunt Jane of kentucky Eliza
Calvert Hall.
Miss Steere
'L'Envoi" ................... Kipling
Miss Steere
NoCdi ooiO ---------------------------- SeBecteu
Miss Brettell
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
OUR MILLINERY
DEPARTMENT

Will Make you think of
spring.
J, Miss Mabel Secor has full
charge of our Millinery De
partment and we know she
will please you.
Commenceto think of pur-
chasing your Spring Hat,
now. The Big Variety OF
new Styles shown will make
your selection easier than
later. Come in, whether
vou wish to buy or not. We
will be glad to show you the
many new pretty styles for
Spring.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
THE NEW SILKS

Tub silks in nice new line Of patterns. You
will like them at per yard $1.00.
Silk poplins in all shades. This is going to
be one of the leading silk fabrics this season
Prices $1.25 and $3.50 per yard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
WOOL DRESS GOODS
FOR SPRING

Among the many good values
to offer you in the dress goods
line for spring is the new all wool
serges and batiste SO inch wide, at
per yard only Soc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-02-25
NEW CURTAIN MATERIALS

Perhaps you are going to move and will need
some new curtains. Perhaps you have built a
new house and will need something nice and new
Or perhaps you are merely tired of the old ones
and want something new. You will find nice
assortment at Wilson & Freeman's to choose from
at most any price you want to pay.
Our curtain materials are all bought direct
from the mills in the East. Better values cannot
be bought any where at from 10c per yard to $1.00
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-28
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
Letters Received from Correspondents in Com
munities of Laurens County, Telling of Importan,
Happenings in Different Neighborhoods

Poplar Spring nine last Saturday
which resulted in victory for the
home team. The score being 10 70
IL IN favor of Poplar Spring.
Two young Mr. Langston's. Mrs.
Abrams brothers, were the guests of
MI. and Mrs. p. S. Abrams Saturday
and Sunday.
Mss Ellen Abrams, who has been
a. Rock Hill for the past six weeks N
attendance upon the summer schocl,
rel lrncd home Saturday.
Mes. Fssie Dodson Of Grocnvillc
who has been visiting relatives in this
community for some time returned
home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Burgess sycnt The
day with Mrs S. T.. Walker yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs A. c. South and family
were the guests Of Mr.. AMI Mrs. J. NJ.
INdgeway Sunday.
Mr.. IcMv ManlnY Of Ware Shoals.
visited MS sister, Mv>. Eliza nagwrl:
Saturday.
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CENTER POINT NEWS.

Mrs. Mamie Tharpe OF Savannah,
Ca, is Visiting her sister, Mrs. VI. l.. c.
Moore.
Miss Rosalec Godfrey and brother,
Gary, visited in the homo of Mr. J. l..
Stribling, Sunday.
Miss Mayme Miller has returned
home after q pleasant visit to Laurens
and other places.
Messrs. James Mcpherson, Oscar
Stribling, visited in the Mt. Pleasant
section, Sunday.
Little Misses Mildred, Anice and Will
mar Mcpherson and brother, Irwin,
visited their aunt, Mrs. w. I. Miller
cnc day last week.
Among those visiting at Mr. NJ. L. C.
MoOrc's Sunday were: Mr.. e. T..
Moore from Laurcns, Mr. Frank Will
s&ams from Ware Shoals and Mr.. G..
". Moore and family.
Mr.. Sam Iichey of Ware Shoals, Wis
tied in the home Of Nh f. NJ. Elmorc's
Sunday.
Mr.. Jim Miller attended Childron's
Day at Andrews Chapel in Green
wood county, Saturday, and reports a
fine time.
This community is very sad over
the death OF Mr.. John N Mcpherson.
The bereavcd family have our deepest
sympathy.
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MRS. j. NJ. WATSON DEAD.
Sister Of the Messrs. Hayes, of This
City, Died In Greer.


Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes Watson. aged
20 years, died at her home in Greer
Thursday night. She was the sister
OF Messrs. NJ. l.. and G. II. Hayes, Of
this city and they attended the funer-
al services. She had been i'll several
weeks of typhoid fever. The body was
Inferred at Mountain View cemetery
Saturday, Rev. n. j. Holmes, conduct
ing the services. Mrs. Watson was a
member Of the Methodist church and
was q consecratcd, Christian young
woman.
She is survived by her husband. J..
NJ Watson, two small children, her
parents and the following brothers
and sisters: Mrs. Isom Blake, of
Toccoa, Ca; Miss Clara Hayes. OF
Greer; Messrs. NJ. l., and G. II. Hayes
Of this city; w. NJ, C. A. and John
Hayes, Of Greer.
The Mcssrs Hayes have the sympa-
thy Of their friends here in their great
bereavement
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POPLAR SPRING NEWS.

Poplar Spring, July 26.--We arc
needing rain very badly, having had
mono to amount to anything since the
10th inst Everything is needing rain,
but especially old corn and gardens.
The members of Poplar Spring
church are making some much need
cd repairs on the church building,
having recovered it some time ago,
built a recess for the pulpit, swung
the roof and removed the posts from
widcned the front doors with concrete
steps at each door, and are now having
the interior painted. We think a good
church building, and nice school
house in community is an indication
Of the progrcssiveness OF it's inhabi-
tants.
Mr. Jas. w. Simpson Is making i'm
provements on his dwelling, having
it recovered and building an addition
If by 2S feet.
Thursday next is set as the day to
Spring. All Interested are asked to
cone and assist.
Mr.. Paul Washington and his sister,
Miss Mamie, Of the Mt. Olive section,
yesterday
Mrs. Lou Jones OF near Greenwood, ,
Mrs. Sallic Simmons Of Dials, Mrs
Jessie Lipford from near Donalds,
Mrs. DR.. j. l.. Donnan and daughters
Misses Beatrice and Ethel, and Mr.
j. A. Simmons and wife, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Simmons
last Saturday.
Miss Agnes Simpson, who has been
visiting at Grccnyillc, Tigcrsvillc and
lnman, returned home last Friday and
reported fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Walker arc
spending week with Mrs. Walkers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nor
man and other relatives at and near
Greenwood
Mr.. w. d. s. was telling OF the
Bumble Bee cotton in last weeks Ad-
vertser Your correspondent in 60
ing from home to Mr. j. G.. Martins
last Saturday saw what must have
been the Bundle Bee variety of corn,
some of the tassels being not over two
feet from the ground.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. e. Cooper were the
guests OF Mrs. Coopcr's mothe", Mrs.
Josephine South, yesterday.
The Hickory Tavern base ball team
camc over and crossed bats with the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-28
GROSS IIIL NEWS.

Cross Hill, July 26-Tho revival
meeting which began here at the Bap-
tist church on the third sunday. clos
cd this, Monday, morning. Rev. Louis
j. Bristow of Abbcyillc did the preach
ing. Mr.. Bristow is Il quiet but most
earnest and clear speaker and presents
inc gospel truth With much interest
and force. Every one enjoyed the
preaching service There we're several
conversions and additions TO the
church and the membership we're
strengthened and cncouragcd for bet
ter service.
The next social event for Cross Hill
will be the MCGOWAN family reunion
next Tuesday, Aug 3rd, to which every
next Tuesday. The meeting will be
held at Liberty Springs Presbyterian
church, and picnic dinner will be
served. All are expected to bring
baskets of good eatables. The local
committee have arranged the following
program
Welcome address, DR.. John Fl. Mil
ler
The MCGOWAN Family in Peace and
War, Admiral Samuel MCGOWAN.
William MCGOWAN, by +. p. McGow-
an.
Gen. Sam MCGOWAN, by w. c. Nc
Gowan.
Anecdotes Of Gen. Sam MCGOWAN, by
Hon. r. p. Cothran.
Homer H. MCGOWAN, by Pat. II. Nc
Gowan.
John J. MCGOWAN by John J. Nc
Swain.
Alexander McGowan, by w. B. Nc
Gowan.
VIM. c, McGowan, by Christie Ben
nett.
j. c. MCGOWAN. by w A. McSwain.
The MCGOWAN Women, by Mary
Nance Daniel.
Liberty Springs Church, by Mrs W.
Y. Austin.
Before the program is finally com
pieted it is probable that there will be
sketches of other members of the fam
lily and their connections. a good day
is anticipated and the reunion is OK
pectcd to be we'll attended.
Rev. and Mrs. Jas e.. Bradley Of
Monticello, Ga, arc visiting their moth
er, Mrs. Boycc and other relatives.
Mrs Lcttic Walker has recovered
from her recent sickness and is now
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. Virginia Nelson, of AbDcvillc.
Miss May Arnold Of Greenyille, is
visiting the Misses Bryson and other
friends here.
Messrs j. Fl. Rasor and r. A. Boycc
spent last week among the invigorat-
ing mountains Of North Carolina.
Mrs. Joe A. Guthrie and son, James,
have gone to Lynchburg, Va, to visit
relatives and to enjoy the wholesome
Continued on Page A.
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ARE YOU GOING TO VOTEp

September the 4th is election day On that ,ov Tho anal
lied voters OF South Carolina will have an opportitv 10
cast their ballots for Statewide prohibitions The Central
Prohibition Committee Of Iaurens County desires TO call a
tcnon to the fact that if you not registered YOU MUST
DO 50 Monday Tuesday "Wednesday NEXT WEEK The
books will be open at the Court House those days only
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SlOH Will DC ~ CcnIS.
startling that many passengers joined
the large concoursc already on the
river side of decks.
The ship never hcclcd back; it tuk5M
cd slowly, but steadily, toward it's tSG2t,,
side. Children clutchcd the skirts Of
mothers and sisters to keep from fall
ing Water began to enter lower port
holes and tho hawsers tore out the
spikes to which the vessel was tied.
Screams from passengers attracted
the attention Of fellow cXcursionists
on the dock awaiting the next steamer
Wharfmcn and picnickers soon lined
the edge of the cmbankmcnt, reaching
out hclplcSsly towards the wavcrng
steamer.
For nearly five minutes the ship
turned before il finally divcd under The
swift current OF the river. During the
listing Of the. vessel life boats. chairs
and other loose appurtenanccs on the
decks slipped down the sloping floors.
crushing the passengers towards the
rising waters.
Then there was plunge, with a sigh
Of air escaping from the holdamingcd
with crying Of children and shrieks
Of women and the ship was on the bot
tom Of the river, casting hundreds Of
living creatures to the water.
Eroh tnythiur In Rnnnh
Many sank entangled with clothing
and bundles, and did not rise, but hun
dreds came to the surface, seized
floating chairs and other objects. Per-
sons on shore threw out ropes and
dragged in those who could hold these
life lines. Employees Of commission
firms along the river threw crates,
chicken coops and other noatablc OBJ
jccts into the water, but most Of these
were swept away by the current.
Boats put out, tugs rushed to the
scene with shricking whistles and
many men jumped into the river to aid
the drowning. With thousands Of spec
tators ready to aid and the wharf with
in grasp, hundreds went to death de-
spite every effort at rescue.
One mother graspod her two children
in her arms as she slipped from the
steamer into the water. One child
was torn from her, but she and the
other were saved. Fathers were
drowned after aiding their wives and
children to safety.
One man was seen to cling to spike
III the side Of the wharf, while two wo
men and three children stepped upon
his body to safety. He fell exhausted
into the river as the last one Of the five
reached the pier.
Instances OF hcroiSm were almost as
numerous as the number Of persons on
the scene. Boats as soon as full took
rescued passengers to the wharf or to
the steamer Theodore Roosevelt which
was tied up opposite the Eastland
Bodies Floating Down River.
In an hour the water was cleared Of
cXcursionists. Those who had not been
taken to land had sunk or were swirl
ing down the river towards the drain
age canal locks at Lockport. Illinois,
many miles away. The locks were rails
ed to stop the current and arrange
ments we're made to take bodies from
the river along it's course through the
southwest part Of Chicago.