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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
A DISTRESSING ACCIDENT

A distressing accident took place, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Blohm
who reside southwest of Audubon,
last Thursday afternoon when their
two and half year old son poured q
quantity of carbolic acid into the eyes
OF his six months old sister who was
asleep on the bed. This took place
while the mother was working up
stairs. The boy had also been asleep
but had awakened. The mother had
given the baby eye treatment on sew
eral occasions in the presence of the
boy This medicine was standing on
a kitchen cabinet to which he gained
access by climbing onto chair. Near
this bottle was also bottle of car
bolic acid. He poured quantity
from each bottle into the baby's eyes.
1t was not until the acid had done it's
terrible work that the baby awaken
ed, and her frantic screams brought
the mother down stairs. She at once
discovered what had taken place.
Physicians rushed to the home and
rendered what assistance they could.
but it is feared that the sight in at
least one eye has been completely
ruined. The baby's face and mouth
were also badly burned. 1t is yet too
early to determine how serious the
wounds will be. but the attending
physician has confidence that the
sight of one eye can yet be saved.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Blohm
will be greived to learn of this mis-
fortune which has befallen their
loved one, and hope that the child
will not be rendered totally blind.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
CHAUTAUQUA BEGINS TO-DAY

The Extra chautauqua begins at
that place today and will continue
until next Monday. The big band is
the opening number. This organi-
zation passed through the city this
morning, coming from Manning
where the chautauqua was opened
yesterday. The program as publish
ed in the Republican last week gives
promise of something especially good.
Quite a number of our people will
attend the programs. 1t is expected
that large number from here will
go to Extra tonight to hear the band,
which is reported as being first
class attraction. Saturday and Sun
day will also be big days, and We
wouldn't be surprised il Audubon
would be entirely deserted on Sun
day when VIM, Peterson, the Danish
baritone appears in the afternoon and
evening preludes. Albert Blair will
lecture in the afternoon and in the
evening the Indian Passion Play by
the Ojibway Indians. Extra is in
deed fortunate in being able to pre-
sent such splendid array of talent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
TRACTOR ENGINE ExPLODEs

Last Saturday evening about $50
a tractor engine owned by Frank
Rinehart exploded which caused Mr..
Rinehart and Mitt Fiscus to suffer
slight injuries.
The men were driving the thresh-
ing outfit to the farm of Matt Gard
ner where they expected to do the
threshing of small grain. When
they reached point in the road two
and half miles northwest of Audi
bon near the farm of Geo. Schmidt,
the boiler in the engine suddenly ex-
ploded, 1t having gone dry. which was
caused by a valve that had been ac-
cidently turned, cutting off the water
supply from the tank. Twelve of the
stay bolts in the boiler bursted out
and this allowed the fire in the fire
box to be'blown over the men, set
ting fire to their clothing. Mr.. Rine-
hart was thrown across the road and
Mr.. Fiscus was thrown into a barb
wire fence. Both men were burned
by the hot Goals that had been thrown
over them. Luckily none of the fly
ing iron struck them and aside from
few burns they escaped injury. Re-
pairs are on the way and in a few
days the machine will be able to con-
tinue it's work. 1t is a safe bet that
hereafter the valve will be given close
attention and it win be seen to that
the boiler has plenty of water to pre-
vent a recurrence of another explos-
ion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
DEATH OF MRS. ANNA vETTERs

Mrs. Anna Roth Vetters, whom we
reported very i'll In last weeks Re-
publican. died at the hospital in Om-
aha Aug. 8th, following a surgical
operation she underwent about three
weeks ago. The deceased was born
in Carroll county July 20. 1871, and
came to this county with her parents
April "a, 1879. In 1899 she moved
to Omaha where eleven years ago
she was married to II. Vetters who
died year ago this month. They
leave no children.
The remains were shipped to Aud
ubon and on Saturday funeral SER
Vices were held and interment made
in the Catholic cemetery.
Those from q distance who we're
present at the funeral were: Grand
ma Roth, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry East
erbrook. Mr.. and Mrs. Hernond Shon-
field, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Johnson and
children, Mrs.W. M. Faulkner. Mrs.
Kate Allen and Mrs. Anderson, all
OF Omaha; Mrs. Vetters and son OF
st. Louis, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Roth,
Of Milford; Mrs. Henry Klocke. son
and daughter, of Carroll.
John and Walter Roth, of this city
are brothers of the deceased who
were at her bedside when she breath
cd her last.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
MAY DOUBLE TRACK r.. 1.

The private car of Division Super
intendent Gibson of the Rock Island
is in the local yards of that road
where it has been for some days, and
Mr.. Gibson and corps of engineers
are looking after some work being
done in this district, running out in
either direction from this city each
day with a gasoline motor. The
company is doing a lot of ballasting
on this end of the division and the
rumor is, is doing the engineering
work preparatory to building dou-
BILE track at some time in the not far
distant future. A recent appropria-
ton of considerable size for improve
ment work on the division is respon-
sible for the present activity.
Mr.. Gibson while here will look
after bad hole in the public road
near the "Hill" crossing two and a
half miles this side of Anita, to which
county attorney Whitmore has called
the company's Observation-Disclosures
News-Telegraph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
NO. 80
MAY HAVE WAR IN TEXAS

Washington, ID. c., Aug. Ire
ports have reached here that more
than 1000 Carranza troops from the
command of General Navarette and
in the state of Tamaulipas have NOV
ed over into Texas in the territory
surrounding Brownsville, and have
scattered into bands to rally Mexicans
in the state with the announced pur-
pose of beginning an uprising.
They are reported to be under COM
mand OF Juan Delos Santos, Visente
Davila and Carlos Garcia. War de-
partment officials would not discuss
the report. but il was said to be in
their possession, and probably would
be one of the reasons for moving
troops to the border.
Secretary Garrison today tele-
graphed to General Funston he
would send all troops available II the
general needed them. The secretary
said General Funston had not asked
for more troops, and that none had
been ordered TO Texas, or had been
given orders to be in readiness to
move. The war department has re-
ferred to General Funston for reports
on all calls for more troops including
that of the American consul at Neuvo
Laredo, Tex.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
RURAL POPULATION

South Dakota is alarmed lest the
next census record a loss in popula-
ton. AS a matter of fact the last
census showed considerable falling
off in rural population in several
states. Iowa happened to be the on
ly one in which the loss in country
residents was not quite made up by
the gains in the cities and owns.
This loss in rural population is
due almost wholly to the invention
of machinery which makes il posi-
BILE for one man TO till more GROUND
than it was possible to cultivate in
former years. This drift is likely to
continue for some years. Ii will not
be checked until economic pressure
changes the current or our industrial
life.
If Iowa is to gain in population
for the count in 1920 it must be thru
the increase in the population of her
cities. Preaching and theorizing can
make little Roadway against the econ
omic pressure which impels farmers
to do as much of their work as they
possibly can through the use of i'm
proved machinery.
1t is frequently up TO the farmer
to choose between the purchase or
a corn pillow which enables him to
till four rows per round or continue
with the single row cultivator and
hire man at thirty-five to forty dol
lars per month to assist. In similar
manner he may put on an extra team
and run gang pillow or hire man
and continue with single plows. The
tractor capable of pulling a half doZ-
en- plows is here and is growing in
favor. The farmer finds it more pro-
fitable to buy the machinery, and his
own sons frequently accompany the
hired man to the city in search of en-
ployment.
The hired man on the farm is pass
ing. He is being followed by the
horse. Gasoline is supplanting both
Decline in rural population is newt
able under these circumstances. If
we are to hold the people in Iowa
and other agricultural states we must
build up our manufacturing indust-
ries and our cities. This can be done
ii we set ourselves to the task with
earnestness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
MARRIED MONDAY NIGHT

The marriage of Clyde j. Core. of
Atlantic and Miss Florence Sloan
took place at the home of the bride,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Sloan, Monday
evening, at eight o'clock. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. ID. w.
Bryant, pastor of the Christian
church and was witnessed by the rel
atives and intimate friends only. Fol-
lowing the ceremony a wedding sup
per was served.
The groom is practically strang-
er in Audubon having been here only
few months. He is employed on
the sewer work but has demonstrate
ed that he is worthy and reliable.
The bride is we'll known to our peo-
pie. having lived here many years
and is a favorite in the circle of
friends in which she moves. Her
friends are many who will join in
extending most hearty congratula-
tions and best wishes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
AS VIEWED BY OUTSIDERS

Sac Sun The newspapers of the
Ninth congressional district state
that H. M. Boorman, an attorney at
Atlantic is likely to seek the repub-
lican nomination for congressman in
that district. 1t is assumed that Con-
gresham w. r.. Green will ask for
reelection. 1t is the impression of
this newspaper, that the people of
the Ninth district will be very wise
III they retain Judge Green in con-
gress, Notwithstanding the fact that
his probable competitor for the honor
is an able man Judge Green has
formed the acquaintance which will
enable him to take place of even
greater prominence in the house OF
representatives when the republicans
again control it. He is of the kind OF
men who make good congressman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
DEATH OF ARTHUR BARTRLT

Audubon people were greatly
shpcked Sunday morning when they
le&r6ed. of the death o. arthur Bar
TIT which occurred early hat morn.
tM2 No, one seemed to realize he
Mt. seriously Ill, as word from the
MtK room u few days before had
bsSW Ell otfraginB. s He was a jovial.
godd natured youiIg man and made
ALMOST OF friends while an employee
OF the Booster Cafe, where he was
engaged until. the time of his illness.
BEL. several years he was employed
In the Steam Laundry and here he
demonstrated his exceptional bust
ness ability.
Arthur Paul Bartlett, son of Mrs.
Emma Stocking, was born at Gran
gef,wIowa, July 16, 1893 and depart
ed this life Aug. s. 1915, at the early
age OF % years and % days. Nov
ember 20, 1918, he was united in
marriage with Miss Marie Bensley,
of Cherokee, Iowa.
When he was but a child he was
bereft of his father, and grew to
manhood In this community where
he was held in the highest esteem.
About four years ago, under the pas
torate of Rev. j. ii. Freedline, he
went to the parsonage with another
young man and was consecrated in
holy baptism and united with the nj.
q. church. He was also a member
OF the !. o. o. F. and w. o. w. socie-
ties.
About two weeks ago Arthur took
to his bed and grew gradually weaker
until death relieved him of his suf-
fering. His favorite hymn was will
There Be Any Stars in My Crown"
A sorrowing young wife, a bereft
mother with many other relatives
and friends mourn the early passing
away of this splendid young man.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at the M. f. church.
conducted by Rev. ]. H. Freedline.
of Guthrie Center and interment
made in Maple Grove cemetery.
Those who attended the funeral
from a distance were: Mrs. Chas.
Young and children. of Ames, Mrs.
A. d. Bensley and daughter, Mrs.
Fred Murray. of Cherokee; Godfrey
Herman and Robert Bartlett, and
Chris. Bentz. of Grimes; Mrs. Anna
Buckley of Atlantic and Mrs. Sam
Green and Mrs. Kate Leist, of Extra.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
MARRIED LAST SATURDAY

Last Saturday at Sioux Falls, S.
D., occurred the marriage of Mr..
Elijah Stafford and Miss Leola Swez-
ey, both of this city. After the cere-
mony they went to the home of the
brides aunt, Mrs. Ray Norton ana
family at Luverne, Mimi, where the
young couple have spent the past
week Word has reached Audubon
that they will arrive in this city to-
morrow and that they expect to make
this their future home.
The announcement of their mar
riage came somewhat as a surprise
to their friends, but nevertheless they
Join the Republican In extending best
wishes for happy and prosperous
future. They are both excellent
young folks who will make life worth
the living. The groom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stafford and the
bride is the daughter of'Mr. and Mrs.
T. III. Swezey, both prominent and
well known families of this commun-
ity who have the respect and esteem
of all who know them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
SOLVES FIRES AT ATLANTIC

State Fire Marshal Ole o. Roe of
Des Moines believes he has solved
the mystery of the incendiary fires
at Atlantic which have been puzzling
authorities for many months and
have resulted in loss of several
thousand dollars to insurance COM
panies. Two boys have been put un-
der surveillance, Oscar ROsenow and
C. l.. Lindall. They are said to have
admitted that they started some OF
the fires for the purpose of stirring
up a little excitement" The boys
are about II years of age and the
state fire marshall is working on
the theory that there are others in
volved.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
CORN ONLY TEN DAYS LATE

Last week brought generally i'm
proved weather conditions for farm
operations, but the average temper
allure was six or seven degrees below
the normal The rainfall was, for
tunately, very light and rapid prog
ress was made in finishing the delay
ed harvest and haying. In the south
ern districts harvest is completed and
is we'll advanced in the northern
counties. Threshing has begun and
early reports indicate heavy yields
of all small grains and the quality is
generally fair to good.
Corn made rapid growth during
the last four days, and while it is
still ten days to two weeks late. sixty
days of good, warm weather will ma
ture rs per cent of the crop. The
second cutting of clover will be very
heavy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
DOINGS OF YOUR
FRIENDS AND NINE

Kathryn Pfeister, of Carroll arriv-
ed here Tuesday for a visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs E. Reed.
Mrs M. p Herbert who has been
guest at the Ralph Herbert home,
left this morning for Atlantic.
Mrs. Adolph Petersen and two
children of Atlantic came last evening
for a visit at the home of Hans Pet
ersen.
E. PARROT of Dubuque county, who
has been visiting his relatives here
and at Extra, left this morning for
his home.
Miss Lucy Leib who has been a
guest at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Geo. Brown at Sac City. returned this
morning.
Miss Donna Eagan has accepted
position with the Audubon Music
Company and is now found at her
post of duty.
Mrs. DR.. Houenbeck and daughter
Jennie, went 4 Manning this morn
ing for few days visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Peters.
Misses Lena Hansen and Anna
Jensen who accompanied Miss Elena
Jensen to Omaha the fore part OF
the week, returned home yesterday.
Geo. Dye who was called TO Marion
ten days ago by the serious illness Of
his father. returned this morning and
reports the sick one considerably
improved. A3N ',Th'e
The Danish Ladies Aid Society will
give q bazaar and apron sale at the
church parlors on Saturday, Aug. FL,
and will also serve fee cream and
cake.
Marinus Nielsen and Miss Louise
Nielsen, both of Extra, were married
at the court house by Rev. II. B.
Cousins yesterday. They will reside
on farm near Extra. sfaf
The Bell telephone people have
taken down the wires on South Park
and are getting ready to remove the
poles. Already miles of poles have
been taken down IN various parts OF
town. $500 go rrt.sg.39 snr,sS
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Jensen who
have been at WATERLOO visiting. dhegs
daughter, arrived in the city today
aud will make visit at the ,Neils
Barentsen home before returning z$o,
Extra. sRBs 80 IcTsiJ 60
j.. w. Landrum sprained his wrist
the fore part of the ~ week while,
cranking his automobile. He rhasl
been unable to do a great deal OF
work and the injury has caused him
considerable annoyance. 20
( b. B. Reilly has opened boot and
shoe repair shop in the harness shop
OF A. M. Currier. He is an exper-
fenced man and asks the considera-
ton of the people of the community
when in need of work in his line. "a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
MARRIED THIS MORNING

Martin d. Christensen, of Oakfield
and Miss Clara Nelson, of Hamlin,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Nell
son, were married this morning at
ten O'Clock by Rev. e. b. Cousins.
They will go to housekeeping at once
on a farm near Brayton. The con-
tracing parties are quite well known
here. especially the bride. They have
a wide acquaintance in their home
communities and have surrounded
themselves with host of close and
admiring friends. That they may en-
10y a full share of happiness and
prosperity is the wish of all.
The couple will be accorded re-
ception at the home OF the bride this
evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of
the Audubon Commercial Club was
held In the hall Monday evening. No
special business of Importance was
up for consideration. The matter Of
regulation for street traffic was quite
generally discussed and 1t was finally
concluded that s. c. Kerberg, city
solicitor, should take the PROPOSE
ton up with the city council. The
increased number of automobiles
this year makes 1t imperative that
the town have some sort Of regula-
ton to which all drives must adj
here in order to avoid accidents on
the streets of the town. 1t Is quite
probable that the mayor will issue
some sort of regulation before long,
and then officers will have to be ap-
pointed to see that the provisions are
enforced.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
RECEIVES A PROMOTION

We learn from the daily newspa-
pers that s. E. Conybeare who did
post graduate work in the Agricultur-
al college at Ames in the agricultur-
al and journalism courses has accept
ed a position as managing editor of
the Orange Judd Farmer at Spring
field, Mass. The young man is the
son of Dr. Conybeare, of Cedar Rap
ids. who some years ago was pastor
of the Presbyterian church of this
city. AS a young school boy in Aud
ubon he made many friends, all of
whom will be pleased to know that
he has such a splendid position.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
NEW MAXWELL A BEAUTY

Peter Jensen, the local agent for
the Maxwell automobile. who with
his son Edward, attended the meet
ing of the Maxwell agents of the
state of Iowa held at Des Moines
last week, returned Thursday with
the 1916 model. 1t certainly Is a
beauty and has many points of adj
vantage over last years car. The
price is $685. and any amount of peo-
pie are of the opinion that 1t is the
best buy for the money In which Mr..
Jensen heartily joins. He thinks the
car is going to be fast seller this
fall and there may be some difficulty
in getting the cars as fast as he
wants them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
WILL BE HERE SUNDAY

Rev. Jackson Giddens who has
been absent the past three weeks TAX
ing in the sights in California and
other coast points, informs us that
he and his good wife have started
homeward. They wrote from Spok-
ane. Wash. and the reverend stated
he would be home in time for the reg
ular services at the M. r. church
next Sunday.
This is the third vacation Mr.. Gid
dens has had in the Is years he has
been in the ministry, and the men,
bers of his church hope both he and
his wife enjoyed every minute of the
time they have been away
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
TAKEN TO CLARlNDA

Mrs. Bertha Rudnich, of Lincoln
was taken before the in
sane commission last Monday and ad-
judged insane. The next day she
was taken to Clarinda for treatment
Mrs. Rudnich was an inmate of the
state institution about four years
ago, but was released. During the
past year her condition has become
gradually worse, and members of the
family thought best to return her to
the hospital for further treatment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
DEATH OF HER SISTER

Mrs. Theo. Henriksen received
word Saturday that her sister, Mrs.
III. A. Dallke. aged 20 years, had died
on Friday at her home in Reedley,
Calf The deceased leaves hus-
band. two daughters, one aged eight
years and the other one 16 months.
She had been i'll for the past six
and although given the best
of medical care, she succumbed to
her illness. The sad news was sew
ere blow to Mrs. Henriksen, and her
many Audubon friends extend her
their warmest sympathy in this hour
of bereavement
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
BACK TO OLD FRIENDS

Rev. A. B. Miller, wife and daugh-
ter, arrived in the city Tuesday eve
ming for visit with friends. Mr..
Miller was pastor of the Presbyter-
ian church here several years, going
from here to Tarkio. Mo. Last spring
he received call to the first church
at Leavenworth, Kans., where he is
now preaching. Both are looking we'll
and will NO doubt enjoy every minute
Of their visit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
DIR. ELERY TAKES PARTNER

Wr. w. Elery, who came here from
Anita about three years ago has
worked up such large practice in
his profession that he has been un-
able to look after it properly. His
recent illness made it impossible to
continue the veterinary business as
he wished, so induced DR.. Lantz, of
Extra to enter into partnership with
him. The firm name will be known
as Elery & Lantz and we bespeak a
splendid patronage for the new firm.
Both gentlemen are graduates from
veterinary schools of high standing,
and are considered the best there is
in the profession.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
ENTERS BUSINESS At CARROLL.

Mrs. G. E. Long has gone to Chi
cago to purchase line of new millin-
cry for the store she has just started
at Carroll and where she expects to
have Miss Dora Moatz assist her this
fall. Miss Belknap, of Hastings,
Nebr., is expected to arrived in the
city the latter part of the week to as
sist Miss Minnie Burr who recently
purchased an interest in the store
here with Mrs. Long, Miss Belknap
was here last year and gave splendid
satisfaction. ~. w q
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12
HAS COUPLE OF BROKEN RIBS

James Law had couple of ribs
broken this week while working
around his threshing outfit. The in
jury did not give him great deal
of pain at first, but the past few days
he has suffered considerable and is
scarcely able to be down town. Mr.
Law regrets the accident, especially
at this time as he was making all
preparations to commence his thresh-
ing season,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-12

The Audubon Cubs met their Wat
erloo last Sunday when they were de-
feated on the local base ball diamond
by the Elk Horn nine by score OF
to 2. 1t was an of day for the
home team. but they take their de-
feat good naturally and hope to have
a return game at some time In the
near future.