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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
WAS A LARGE
FAMILY GATHERING
Old Keokuk County Families Meet
on Christmas After Forty Years
Absence and Separation

Christmas day brought together
| in Audubon a nuhDer of former
Keokuk County people, many of
whom had not seen each other since
they had left the farm near White
Pigeon, which in Keokuk County has
long been considered the most Soc
liable and neighborly community in
Iowa.
The gathering took place at the
home of T. II. Turner and was given
in honor of the Fancher family.
Here brothers and sisters met for
the first time in 40 years. Others
had not even seen each other in 33
years. No one need to draw on their
imimagination to realize that the
Christmas dinner was one of the
most enjoyable ever planned.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Fancher, of South English;
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Fancher, and
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fancher, of
North English; Mr.. and Mrs. d. o.
Sturdiyan, of Brush, Colo, and Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Fancher, of Audubon,
all brothers and sisters of Mrs. T.
II. Turner. Others present were Mr..
and Mrs. II. A. Northup and family;
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. McCristal; Mr..
and Mrs. All Miller; Mr.. and Mrs. Ora
Fancher; Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Carter;
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Fancher, and
Burt Sturdivan and family of Viii
lisca.
Mr.. Welsh of Connell, Wash, who
was raised in the same neighborhood
with the Fanchers was also present.
The event was an occasion that
will long be remembered. They talk
ed over the happenings Of their child
hood, and in fact lived over again the
years that have interviewed from the
time they were little tots on the good
old farm near White Pigeon to the
present. And what change the years
have brought.
That these splendid people may live
to enjoy many more such happy &C.
casions Is the wish of all who know
If n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
GRAY METHODIST CHURCH

When Rev. r. B. Scroggin turned
over the membership of the Gray
M. e. church to Rev. C. S. Lyles on
September Is, 1914, there were all
told 81 names. Today there are SO
members and 23 baptized children
as probationers. From 81 names to
LOG is a most gratifying gain. No less
pleasing is the Sunday school and
the Epworth League.
The Sunday school has grown so
that five classes with teachers were
arranged for next Sunday. The hour
to 900 o'clock. The following Of
ficers were elected for the coming
year. Superintendent, the pastor; as
sistant Supt. Mrs. Lillian Farrell;
Secy., Elmer Jensen, Treas, Mrs.
Addie Brandhurst; Organist, Miss
Mildred Signal; Librarian, Charles
Altman.
Rev. Lyles gives the sixth sermon
in the series of 22 sermons on 1.-THE
Life of Christ" next Sunday at three
o'clock.
The League gives it's first social
Friday night in the form Of New
Years party.
Don't forget the Wednesday night
meeting at 1880.
Prof. Leo. NJ. Brun. leads the
League Sunday evening at 1890.
The good people of Gray made
their pastor, Rev. c. S. Lyles a very
substantial Christmas gift of nickles,
dimes, quarters and half dollars, no
one being permitted to give over nifty
cents, all amounting to $26.S0.
At the close of the Sunday evening
service in Manning just as Rev.
Lyles was leaving the church, Grant
Hockett handed him an envelope
containing a ten dollar bill, a Christ
mas remembrance from ten men.
Rev. and Mrs. Lyles will put
their two gifts into substantial re-
membrance for their home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
WILL EXCHANGE LOCATIONS

Arthur Farquhar, general agent
for the Register Life Company will
soon vacate his present quarters and
move to the room occupied by B. A..
Keith as barber shop and Mr.. Keith
will move his shop into the room va
Gated by Mr.. Farquhar. Mr.. Keith
needed more room for his increasing
barber business while Mr.. FarQuhar
could easily get along with less room.
When Mr.. Keith moves to his new
location he will Install new equip
ment which will consist of new
white enamel back bar and white en-
amel chairs, all of which will give
him shop that the people Of Audi
bon can point to with Just pride.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
AUDUBON COUNTY
PIONEER SUCCUMBS

While Christmas this year brought
joy and cheer to most of the homes
In Audubon county, yet 1t brought
sorrow to the remaining relatives of
Mrs. Johanna Beers, who died ear
ly Christmas morning at her home
in Ross. She had been an invalid
for many years but her cheerfulness
was an inspiration to all who knew
her. She was dearly beloved by a
large acquaintanceship
Johanna (Franck) Beers was born
at Micklenburg, Germany, June 8,
1889, and died at her home in Ross,
Dec. 20, 1915, at the age of 76 years
6 months and % days. She came
to America with her sister and father
in 1858 and settled with them at La
Sale, Illinois. In 1885 the family
moved to Audubon county and set
tied near Cameron Center, living
there until twelve years ago when
they moved to Ross. FATHER Boers
died one year after they moved to
town. Twelve years ago Mother
Beers suffered a paralytic stroke and
for the last ten years she has been
an invalid. However, the immediate
cause of her death was heart failure.
At fourteen years of age, Mrs.
Beers was confirmed and Joined the
Lutheran church. After coming to
America she Joined the Lutheran
church at La Sale, Ill. She remain
ed a faithful member and attended
church services whenever her health
would permit.
She was a good Christian mother.
She loved God and she loved her
Bible. She was very patient in all
her sickness and never did her pastor
hear a murmur nor a word of COM
plant. Two weeks ago the pastor
and the Presiding Elder were privil-
eyed to administer the Sacrament to
her. Mother Beers was happy in the
hope of seeing her Savior face to
face. Her mind was clear to the very
last.
She leaves to mourn her departure
three stepchildren; Mrs. Anna Beers
of Shell Rock, Ia, Mrs. Paulina Geb-
hardt, La Sale, ILL.,, Lewis Beers OF
Milford, Iowa. The eldest son, Fred
died when 10 years of age. One son
Charles Beers, two daughters, Mrs.
Augusta Fest, Mrs. Meta Makes, all
of this vicinity besides many grand
children, neighbors and friends.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. C. F. Smith at the Ross
Evangelical church Monday at noon
after which the remains were laid to
rest in Cameron Center cemetery be-
side the husband and child who had
proceeded her in death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

life member of the church. In this
relationship he was active and full
of interest and there were few who
were more earnest or Jealous, or act
i've for the good of the church than
was he. For many years he has held
the Office of ruling elder of the West
Chester U. P. congregation, an Office
that he magnified, and in which he
gave to the church both personally
and financially his utmost support.
He was the representative of his pres
bytery at the general assembly in
Philadelphia in 1911, a meeting
which he much enjoyed. In the pres
bytery and synod as In the session Of
his own congregation he was ready
for whatever service might be requir-
ed of him. In his death the church of
his own community and the church
at large has suffered distinct loss"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
TWO SISTERS MARRIED
THE SAME NIGHT

The Misses Coda and Doleta Viii
son daughters of Chas. Wilson o.
Greeley township were married a
the parental home by Rev. E. B. Cous
ms of this city Tuesday evening
Dec. 2Sth.
Promptly at six o'clock the wedding
ceremony began when Miss Juanits
Keith sang II Love You Truly
Then followed Lohengrin's Brida
chorus played by Esther Keith, piano
Tilda Schmidt, violin and Cecil
Keith, cello, to which the bridal
party, composed of Miss Coda M
Wilson and Mr. Harry d. Keith, little
Helen Croker as ring bearer and the
officiating minister. marched to the
parlor where the ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. E. B. Cousins
While congratulations were being of.
fered, the musical trio play Men.
delssohn's March.
Immediately following, came the
wedding ceremony that united Miss
Doleta Wilson and Mr.. Dolph r
Tate as husband and wife, she being
a sister of Mrs Keith.
The brides are daughters of Mr.
and Mrs. C. r. Wilson, prominent
and highly respected farmers OF
Greeley township. Both grew to
young womanhood in that vicinity
and by their sterling worth and char.
acter have surrounded themselves
with wide circle of close and admir-.
ing friends. They have secured a
splendid education and by inclina.
ton and training will make happy
homes for the young men whom they
have chosen as their life companions
Harry d. Keith is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Press Keith and not more
honorable and industrious young
man can be found in the community
Mr.. Tate is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Tate who reside near Casey
and while he is not so well known
here, he comes from splendid fam
lily and has by hard work and In.
dustrious habits gained prominent
place in the esteem Of all who know
him. He too, is a young farmer OF
much ability.
Following the ceremony a Ave
course dinner was served to which
he invited guests did ample justice
Both couples were recipients of q
number of valuable and useful gifts
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith will spend theil
honeymoon at Kansas City, Mo-, Ho
bart and Oklahoma City, Okla, and
on their return will go to farming
Mr.. and Mrs. Tate left for Des Moin
es and Alton for short visit, and
on their return will go to housekeep
ing on the .Abbie McFadden farm
north of town.
The Republican desires to join the
army of friends of the contracting
parties in well wishes for full share
of future happiness and an abund
ance of prosperity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
JOHN JAYNE DIED
AT WASHINGTON

We learn the following from the
Washington, Iowa, Journal. His near
relatives were Claude and Charles
Jayne, and Mrs. Worth Hartzell, all
of Greeley township, the deceased
being their uncle.
John Jayne died last night at 10
o'clock at the home of his daughter
Mrs. j. G. Miller, at Ala West Main
street, after an illness which dated
from the latter part of last summer
He suffered from liberation of the
stomach. He was taken to Excelsior
Springs, Mo-, three weeks ago in the
hope that he might be benefited, but
was brought home a week ago last
Tuesday and had been belfast since
last Saturday. Mr.. Jayne was former
iy we'll known resident of the West
Chester community, but had made his
home with Mr.. and Mrs. Miller for
several months.
Funeral services are announced for
Monday afternoon at 1880 at the Mil
Ter home. The service will be conduct
ed by Rev. w. X. Sawhill of the Sec
ond United Presbyterian church, who
will be assisted by Rev. l.. M. Orig
shy of the Methodist church. Inter
ment will be in Elm Grove cemetery.
Mr.. Jayne was born in Wyoming
Co., Pa, Feb. Z, 1910. He was mar
ried to Miss Mary Young, daughter
of Alexander and Mary (Davis)
Young Dec. 81, 1869. To this union
were born five children: George E.,
who died in infancy; Edith, wife OF
j. G. Miller of Ala West Main; Flora
wife of w. p. Ross, of washington
Springs, S. D., Hueston of Vending,
Ore, and Clarence of Washington.
His wife died July 4, 1898. During
his later years he made. his home with
his children. There are also surviv-
ing one brother and two half broth
ers, E. p. Jayne of Extra, Iowa. And
rev Jayne and Robert Jayne OF
Oregon.
He enlisted in Company G, 45th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry at Delaware
ed out June II, 1864. He was at the
siege of Atlanta, went from there TO
the siege of Nashville, where he SER
we'd under General Thomas. He was
also in the battles of The Wilderness,
Lookout Mountain, Chicamauga. He
saw much active army service.
He was converted at the age of IA
and has lived an exemplary Christian
life He set up a family altar in his
own home and walked in His steps
day by day. He has been a real in
spiration to all whom he came in con-
tact, especially to those who knew
him best. He was a leader in the
church and always glad to work for
the upbuliding of the cause of Jesus
Christ. In his last hours he called
for the reading of the 91st psalm and
counseled his loved ones to follow
closely in the steps of the Savior.
He died very peacefully and seem
ingly without much pain, trusting in
the promises of God.
Mr.. Jayne was IA earnest Christ
ian and had been practically all his
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
SNAKES IN DECEMBER

]. Sizer, of near Hamlin brought a
good sized garter snake to this office
this morning. The snake was found
lying on top of the snow in the Sizer
as a cricket. 1t is quite unusual to
see snakes or reptiles in this part II
the county at this season of the year.
This however, seems to substantiate
the claim of the older residents that
this winter is going to be mild one.
Only day or two ago another farmer
who was digging post hole uncover
ed two snakes within a few inches of
the top of the ground.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
TRUE ECONOMY Is EXPLAINED

What is real economy?
Is II merely cutting down the mon
ey spent for food and clothing?
In the home makers conference,
which will be held in Audubon, Jan.
10. it will be made clear that real
economy is more than that. 1t will
be shown that it involves careful
consideration of each purchase of
food as to its food value, time con-
sumed in preparing 1t for the table,
and its ability to meet the food needs
of the family. When food fails to
measure up correctly to these var.
ious standards, 1t isn't cheap at any
price and to buy 1t is extravaganza.
Economy in food, say the home &C.
onomics specialists from the extern
sion department of Iowa State Col
lege, means the purchase Of cheaper
foods when the nutritive value is
the same.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
CANT CONVICT CHIRoPRACTOR

Miss Helen Gill, a chiroprsctor,
charged with practicing medicine
without a license, was found not
guilty in the circuit court at Upton,
Ind, after a trial lasting three days.
The affidavit was filed by DR.. John
F. Spannhurst of Indianapolis. a
member of the state medical board.
Miss Gill was represented in court
by Mr.. Morris. the same gentleman
who was in Audubon several weeks
ago and defended M. o. Kingsbury
on a similar charge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
LAUNDRY TO MOVE

c. H. Stocking who has been con-
Quoting the city steam laundry In
the frame building near the Rock
Island depot is going to move the
laundry to the brick building oppo-
site the Republican office about
March first. He purchased the build
ing from NJ. t. Foley last week.
Schrader and Marsh who areoccupying
the building at the present time will
vacate.
The building now used as a laun-
dry has been sold to the Dixon Lum-
Der Co., who will likely tear down
the building and in its stead erect
new lumber sheds. This will remove
an old Audubon landmark, for 1t
was one of the first buildings built
when the town started.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED

The election of officers was held at
the M. w. A. hall Tuesday evening
and those elected for the ensuing
year are Chas. Dollahide, consul ;
James Gray, adviser; Klaus Kruse
banker; w. j. Laubender, clerk; G.
Ping, escort; Bertel Jensen, watch
man; Dan Petersen, sentry; j. M. Full
ton, physician and Geo. Dye man.
ager for three years.
The new officers will be installed
in two weeks at which time it is ex-
pected that the installation services
will be of a public character.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
CAUGHT A BIG COON

H. o. Masterson caught large
coon in steel trap on the home
place two and a half miles southeast
of Audubon the other night. The coon
weighed about % pounds and was in
good flesh. Quite a number of coons
have been seen in that vicinity OF
late, but 1t is supposed the one that
was caught had strayed away from
the others. Inasmuch as coon skin
makes a splendid rug, Mr.. Masterson
has skinned the animal and sent the
hide to q tannery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
LEAP YEAR 1916

Oh Woman; be not sad, but gay.
Rejoicing that next New-Year's day,
All gloomy doubts may pass away
And hopes bright visions come to
stay,
At least one year, in loving sway,
With happy 'Leap-Year's" golden
ray;
Nineteen-sixteen you truly may
Possess full right to have "your-say."
Bachelor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Young Peoples Society will
have their Christmas tree with pro-
gram this evenin gat s O'Clock.
New Years day there will be ser
vices at 1880 inzvs morning.
Sunday school y morning ct
$50. Services with communion at
10 O'Clock. Services Sunday evening
at 1880.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
GET THE MOST MONEY

Am now buying iron, all kinds of
junk, furs and hides for which l am
paying the highest market price.
Will soon have a permanent place of
business. In the meantime see me
at my residence half block north OF
the library. 52-2.
H. G.. WALTERS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
DEPARTMENT NOTICE

The Household Economics Depart
ment of the Columbian Club will
meet with Mrs. Earl Maharg on
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF
THE COLUMBIAN club

The December musical which was
to have been given at the home of
Mrs. E. Bilharz is postponed on ac-
count of sickness of those who were
TO take part in the program. This
musical will be given the latter part
of February.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
HOUSE FOR RENT

Seven room modernhome for rent.
has four lots, plenty Of fruit, good
barn, etc. Enquire at this OFFICE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
WILMINGTON TO VOTE ON
CITY MANAGER PLAN

Wilmington. n. O., Jan. 23.--rt IS
very likely that Wilmington will vote
In the near future on the city mana
ger plan of government In place OF
what is now in vogue here, which IL
cross between the old aldermani-
plan and the commission form OF
government. A bill will oe passed at
the present session of the Legisla-
ture providing for the manager plan.
subject to ratification by the voters
at the polls, the election to be held
in the early spring. The city limits
are to be extended so as to take in
several suburbs, which will not only
increase the city taxables, but Will
add to the population.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
THE RIcHMoND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. JANUARY a. 1915
BIG BROTHER IDEA
REACHES R0TAR|ANS
INSPIRATION BY BUSINESS MEN
AND BOYS TO BE GAINED
TUESDAY NIGHT,

A meeting certain to be productive
of Inspiration to the business men
who gather at frequent periods at
sessions of the Richmond Rotary Club
will be that meeting to be had next
/ Tuesday night at $3.50 o'clock in the
rooms Of the Business Mems Club.
Every member of the Rotary Club
Tuesday night will get into the big
Brother movement and will take to
the dinner and the meeting some boy.
not over sixteen years of age. Ro-
tary Tuesday Tobasco, official paper
OF the club, announces the meeting,
saying:
You are to be a Big Brother to
some poor boy mot over sixteen). You
are to bring a boy with you to lunch
con who is not accustomed" to the
kind of feed we get every week.
You are to get acquainted with your
boy-Iearn his name-particularly
his nickname. If he can make a
speech. he will get chance to do
so. Many Rotarians have already
picked their boy. If you do not know
where to get one, phone the secretary,
Randolph 5766. not later than Tues
day morning, and a Real Boy will
be provided for you.
Each member at the next meeting
Is to fetcn alcng as his guest a boy
who labors for his living. Think of
how happy 1t will make them. 1t will
be one Of the brightest spots IN their
lives and will always be recalled with
much pleasure On the other hand.
think Of the benfits that ne will de-
rive. It's an opportunity for us indi-
viduaIly TO serve for a good cause,
The Rotary Club will broaden itself
wonderfully and will be looked upon
by our fair city as an organization
working for the good of all. These
boys will soon be men, taking UP the
affairs of life. This opportunity will
be one that will benefit them In years
to come. 1t is an old saying. that
charity begins at home. but this is no
reason why It should not go abroad.
A man should live with the world as
, citizen of the world ho may nave
the preference for the particular
square, or even alley. in which he
lives, but Sc should have generous
feeling for the welfare of the whole"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
NOSE CLOGGED FROM
A COLD OR cATARRH
Apply Cream In Nostrils To
Open Up Air Passages.

All. What relief. Your ciogged
nostrils open right up, the air pas
sages OF your head are clear and you
can breathe freely. No more hawking.
snuffing, mucous discharge, headache.
dryness--no struggling for breath at
night, your cold or catarrh Is gone.
Dent stay stuffed npt-Gei a small
bottle OF Ely's Cream balm from your
druggist now Apply little OF this
fragrant. antiseptic cream In your nos
trils. let 1t penetrate through every air
passage OF the head: soothe and heal
the swollen. .nflamed macous men,
brane. giving you instant relief. Ely's
Cream Balm ID just what every cold
and catarrh sufferer has been seeking.
It's lust sDlandid. ADV.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
REMARKABLE WORK
DONE BY IYP|STS
BUSINESS COLLEGE PUPILS AND
sTENocRaPHERs IN ACCU-
RACY TEST

Splendid records were set by the
typists who entered the accuracy
first" contest conducted Thursday az
ternoon at the local Remington type
writer agency. Eleven persons. among
them local stenographers and stu
dents at lcal business colleges. partici-
pated. and though none OF those en-
tered were successful in writing for
ffteen minutes at the rate Of sixty
words a minute. absolutely without
error. the requirement necessary for
the winning OF new Remington,
Monarch or Syalth-premier typewfi-
ter. several OF them closely approach
ed 1t. The writing was done from un-
familiar copy.
The work of the eleven contestants
was graded and the results announced
by Manager r.. r. King yesterday.
The four best averages were made by.
Miss Mary McCansland, Massey
Business College. wrote $40 words in
fifteen minutes. an average OF sixty
two words per minute, with twelve err
rors.
Miss Virginia Onesty, Massey Bust
ness College. wrote ss4 words. an av-
craze OF fifty-nine words per min
ute, plus thirteen errors.
Mrs Jean Y. Bferman wrote $50
words. an average OF fifty-six per
minute, Plus thirty-one errors. dtwen-
ty-six OF which were due TO omission
of words in transcribing one entire
phrase), which would show a net OF
Ave errors.
Miss Julia r. Ellyson wrote s1T
words. an average of sixty-one words
per minute. plus twenty-four errors,
THE average OF these young la
dies we consider remarkable and il
merely illustrates the possibility to be
obtained in error-proof typewriting"
said Mr.. King. These examinations
are held twice year. January and
June. in each OF the branch Offices
throughout the entire Remington or
ganixation."