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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
CONCERT FRIDAY EVENING

The concert to be given by Miss
Gertrude Cheverton, of Des Moines
will take place at the Methodist
Episcopal church tomorrow evening
A splendid program has been pre-
pared and all who avail themselves
of this opportunity of hearing sing.
er of high standing will be well re.
paid. Following is the program:
PART I
II Will Extol Thee"-Eli Costa
with Verdure Clad"--Creation--
Haydn.
Two Violins-"Traum der Sennerin'
(The Alpine Maiden's Dream) -
Labitzky.
"vissi-d' arte" from ha Tosca--
"one Fine Day Nine Butterfly
Puccini.
PART II
Little Playmates" -Tuckfield
why Adam Sinned"-Rogers
Don't be what you ain't"-Hein.
Violin SUPPLEMENTARY Wieni-
awski. "a Polish National Dance)
"Daddy's Sweetheart
Somewhere a voice is calling
Yesterday and Today"-Sproso.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
FIRE DESTROYS
TWO OIL TANKS
Property of The Cedar Rapids oil
\ Company Destroyed by Fire
Fierce Flames Threaten Other
Property

Last night shortly after 4:30 fire
destroyed the oil tanks of the Cedar
Rapids Oil Company located on the
Rock Island tracks opposite the can
ming factory.
The fire started in the ware house
and had gotten good Roadway before
the fire department arrived. Just as
the water was being turned on, a
dozen barrels of high test gasoline
in the ware house exploded which
made the heat so intense and the
work so dangerous that the firemen
could do nothing to extinguish the
flames
The fire at once leaped to the two
large tanks one containing $4,000
gallons of kerosene and the other
tank containing $4,000 gallons of gas
oline. The flames were shooting 100
feet into the air and the heat be-
came so intense that the tank con-
tanning the kerosene exploded. This
shot fire and oil across the road and
set fire to the ware house and oil
tanks belonging to the Standard Oil
Company The Standard ware house
was soon destroyed and fire envelop-
ed two of the large tanks. Forum
ately the vents in both tanks blew
open which allowed the gas to es-
cape and making 1t possible for the
firemen to extinguish the flames Not
a great deal of damage was done to
the Standard Company's property.
The Rock Island round house soon
caught fire and burned to the ground
Other property was in great danger,
and for a time it looked as though the
canning factory was doomed, but the
Wind blew the shoolfng flames in the
opposite direction. At six o'clock it
looked as though the flames were un-
der control and the excitement had
died down. Just at that moment the
large tank containing 1900 gallons
of gasoline exploded and fire and oil
shot 200 feet into the air. Ii was
then that the heat became terrific.
Window lights in homes within a
block were cracked and spectators
we're compelled to retreat to a safer
distance. In the scramble to get
away John McKibben. aged 46 years
fell to the ground and sustained a
broken collar bone. A team of hor-
ses standing near became freighten-
ed and ran into an automobile but
they were caught before any damage
was done.
Rem Phelps, manager of the Cedar
Rapids Oil Company was out of town
at the time of the fire but states that
there was at least 10000 gallons of
oil in the tanks and ware house. It
is estimated that the loss to his
company will reach $4,000.
l A story was circulated that boys
had built bon fire near the tanks
and that this was the cause of the
fire. Mr.. Phelps has been investigat-
ing but finds that there is no truth
in 1t, The Wells boy and the son of
Oluf Jensen, manager of the Stand
ard Oil Co, were hitching team to
The AAisaArd wagon when the fire
started. They say they saw no bon
fire. A Rock Island engine was do
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
SPECIAL AT GEM TONIGHT

The Gem Theatre tonight presents
the fourth episode of ''The Exploits
of Elaine This promises to be very
interesting and those who have seen
the previous episodes will be much
interested in the show tonight.
Mr.. Hoover will also present the
last episode of the Million Dollar My
stery. This is the part that all have
been interest in and this episode will
complete that thrilling story. There
will be three complete shows SO all
will have an opportunity of seeing
the three big reels. The first show
starts at 7:15 and the price of ad-
mission Is only loo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
DON'T PUT 1T OFF
See That Your Lot In The Cemetery
Has the Careful Attention tits
Entitled TO

The trustees of Maple Grove GEM
etery have sent out notices to all
owners of lots requesting them to
send their remittance of $3.50 to G..
w. Hoover, who has the matter OF
cleaning the cemetery in hand. He
is quite anxious that the money be
paid in at once as there is a great
amount of work to be done. If the
money is paid in now, workmen can
put the lots into proper condition.
A great drawback in the past has
been that owners of lots have waited
until just few days before Decora-
ton to send their remittance and
then expected the graves of their
loved ones to look as nice as other
lots that had been taken care of for
several months. This is a physic-
ial impossibility. In order that the
work can be done properly it is very
important that Mr.. Hoover know at
once which lots are to be cared for
Time and money can be saved If this
matter is given the proper attention
A large force of workmen have been
busily engaged the past few weeks
removing the rubbish and dead
limbs that have accumulated during
the winter. The severe storms have
played havoc with many of the trees
and IL will require extra work this
year to put the cemetery in good con-
dition.
The>$ $3.50 that is asked from each
lot owner will barely pay for the
work, but the price has been kept
low to enable all to avail themselves
of this splendid opportunity of hav-
ing their property looked after. One
unkept lot is an eye sore to the sur
rounding lots that have had atten-
ton. Everyone should be interest ed
in identifying the city burying
ground, but it takes money to do it
and Mr.. Hoover will be powerless to
do the work for which he is so EN-
inently fitted unless funds are avail
able.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
WE ARE STILL IN THE RING

The fire last night is positive proof
that the Cedar Rapids oil will burn
to the last drop. While the fire has
done damage to our plant we are
still able to furnish our customers
with oil and gasoline at the same old
price. Two car loads are now on the
way and will be here on the track to-
morrow. Our head Office phoned us
this morning that our plant would be
rebuilt and new tanks will be ship
ped to Audubon at once. II you are
needing oil. simply telephone your
wants to 400. Rem Phelps, Mgr.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29

ing some switching near the tanks
just a few minutes before the fire
and the suposition is that spark
from the engine was in fact the cause
of the confiagration. When theengi-
neer saw the fire he blew the engine
whistle until help arrived.
Mr.. Phelps has enough oil on
hand so that there will be no inter-
ruption in the business. Two car
loads are on the way and will be
here tonight
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Giddens has been suffering
from an accident since last week and
he asked this paper to state In the
church notes this week that there
would be Sunday school next Sunday
at 10 O'Clock, preaching at IL a. M.
and s p. m. .Epworth League at 1900
O'Clock. Regular services at Melville
Center. IL the pastor is unable to
fill his appointments he will have the
pulpits supplied so that all who de-
sire to worship can come to their reg
ular places.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

In the Young Peoples Society
there will be "Velkomstfest" for
those that were confirmed at 500
o'clock.
School Saturday morning at 800
o'clock. Sunday school Sunday
morning at $3.50. services at 10:30.
No services in the evening.
The ladies society will hold its
meeting Thursday May 6 at 1880 p.
IN. with Mrs. Karl Rasmussen.
j. p. Christensen, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
YOU WILL ENJOY CONCERT

Miss Gertrude Cheverton Of Des
Moines will give her concert at the
Methodist Episcopal church Friday
evening of this week. On the front
page of this issue will be found the
program that is to be rendered. Miss
Cheverton is splendid singer and
will certainly please those who will
attend. The relief numbers will be
furnished by local talent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
THE GRADUATING GLASS

There are seventeen students who
will graduate from the local high
school this year. The membership
of the class is as follows: Marion
Bagley, Eloise Buck, Arthur Cole,
Genevieve Foley, Jennie Hollenbeck,
Esther Jacobsen, Holger Jensen, Roy
Jensen, Walter Hester, Bessie MIL
Ter, Harry Nailor, Ella Petersen, Jno.
Rutherford, Vera Rutherford, Bessie
Turner, Rose Weighton, and Mable
Weldy.
The graduating exercises will
come on Friday, June 4th this year
Attorney General George Cosson is
to give the graduation address. The
class play will come during COM
mencement week as usual. The
play selected for this year is Fanny
and the Servant Problem" The play
is an English play, and its setting
is in an English home. Fanny, who
is not wealthy girl meets a Mr..
Wetherell in France, whom she sup
poses to be young, struggling art
list. She is married to him and when
they return to England, Fanny
learns that her husband belongs to
the nobility, and that all of the SER
wants in his home are relatives of
hers. or course, peculiar situations
develop, and a delightful vein of
humor runs through the entire play.
The cast of characters TO rthe play
is as follows:
Vernon Wetherell Lord Bantock) 49,
..--.-........--.-....,..... John Rutherford
Cher Husband)
Martin Bennett ..-- Walter Kester
(Her Butler)
Susannah Bennett 1890. Mabel Weldy
(Her Housekeeper)
Jane Bennett ........- Rose Weighton
(Her Maid)
Ernest Bennett ...- Harry Naylor
(Her Second Footman)
Honoria Bennett .. Marion Bagley
(Her Still-room Maid)
The Misses Wetherell-Vera Ruther-
ford, Bessie Miller.
(Her Aunts by Marriage)
Doctor Freemantle Roy Jensen
(Her Local Medical Mani
sour Empire
England .....-.-..... Bessie Turner
Scotland .-...-....- Jennie Hollenbeck
Ireland ......-..-....-. Genevieve Foley
Wales --.....-.-............... Ella Petersen
Canada ...... Esther Jacobsen
(Her Former Companions)
George p. Newte $1,000. Holger Jensen
(Her Former Business Manager)
n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
SCHOOL PROGRAM

On Friday evening May 7th at s
o'clock program will be given at
Cameron No. 6 in Eden Valley
church. Admission ten cents
TIA Alice Kaster. Teacher.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-29
AUDuBoN,s GOOD SHOWING

We learn from the records of A.
l.. Viewer, assessor and enumeration
for the town of Audubon that we
have many things to be thankful for
and just as many things to be proud
of. The record shows that we have
2067 happy and contented people.
OF this population we have PIT men
who are under As years of age and
2S9 men who are over 4 years of
age, the former being subject to mill
itary duty.
The assessment roll reveals the
fact that we have in monies and cred
its the sum of $1,053,643 and real
estate $1,0S0,772, Buildings on leas-
ed land are valued at $500. The to-
tai amount of personal property is
$401,210 and the total of all prop
critics is s2,535,625, which is divid-
ed as follows:
West Audubon ............ $55,512
Harris addition .-.........-... $11i, 1855
Laws addition -......-....... $i2,10S
original town -----..-.....--...-- $7S9,5O4
Horses :-1S one year olds valued
at $3.50; Is two year olds valued at
1896, while there are 240 three
years old and over valued at s15,
476. There are eight stallions val
ued at $500 and siA head of mules
vaiIed at $500.
Heifers; There are 81 yearling
heifers valued at $40, 81 two year
olds valued at $3.50 and 1856 cows
valued at $6,056. Other personal
property valued at $7,952. The rec
ord also reveals that we have So
male dogs and IL females but the
valuation on these are not given.
There are 32 old soldiers and
soldiers widows and sthe amount ex-
empt from soldiers and widows is
$46,S00.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
OrYll. KYLE Dead.

News was received here this week OF
the death of Orville Kyle in Los Ange-
les, Cal. He took heavy cold on
July !, pneumonia following. Besides
his parents, Iwo sisters and Il brother,
he leaves young wife, they having
been married but year or two.
Orville Kyle graduated from the Jas
per High School of the class of 1907.
He was popular in a large circle of
friends here and was member of the
great basket ball team that beat every
team from Joplin to Kansas City some
years ago.
She news or his death brings sorrow
to many here.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Mrs. Maude Sheets Des d.

Mrs. Maude l.. Sheets, wife of Brad
ford Sheets, died Mt the home of her
father, j. w. Keller in Kansas City,
July II, aged % years, after an illness
of several months. She was born and
raised in Kansas City. She was u
woman of u very lovnble disposition.
TO know Maude was to love her. One
child, son, Charles, was born to this
home, who died year ago. She leaves
TO mourn her departure devoted hus-
band, father, mother, one brother, DIR.
Elmer l.. Keller, all Of Kansas City;
also one half sister, Miss Anna Wick
land of Lenten, Ind.
Rev. Elbridgc BARLEY conducted the
funeral services and many here will
remember Elbridge ASA boy. He spent
some time here with his sister Rev. Mr..
Loch's wife.
Bradford lived here when boy and
has the sympathy ofhis boyhood friends
in this hour of deepest sorrow.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Rev. John 7. Curtis Leaves Sar.
coyie.

At the meeting of the Carthage Pres
bytery, held in Carthage July s, it was
decided by unanimous vote to dissolve
the pastoral relation between Rev. John
T. Curtis and the SarcoXie Presbyteri-
an Church.
This action meets the wishes of all
the parties concerned, Mr.. Curtis and
his friends desiring the dissolution as
much as those opposed to his pastorate.
The church has not yet taken any ac-
tion regarding the calling ofasuccessor
to Mr.. Curtis SarcoXie itecord,
The Rev. Mr.. Curtis has many friends
in Jasper, he having been pastor here
at one time and visits here occasionally.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Experimenting With
Ex xolosives.
High

Robert Barth did some experiment.
ing on the Fourth with the explosive
used by the Germans in warfare, name
ly, chloride of potash and sulphur.
He put certain proportions in short
lengths of iron pipe and touched them
off. The resulting explosion proved
utterly disastrous to the pieces of pipe,
reducing them to fragments. Mr..
Barth says that before the war chloride
of potash cost 10 cents II pound whereas
he now pays 10 cents per pound. La
mar Leader.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Attention /!

l insure grain in the shock, in the
field, or in the stack, bin or gran
ary, for full value, for one. two,
three or four months or longer
periods. Can el out when grain
is sold and refund you the unearn-
ed portion Remember old-line
insurance companies pay their
claims Immediately wit hout re-
sorting to he assessment plan.
My rates on grain are very low
and l can compete with any in
surance company licensed TO do
business in the State Of Missouri.
See me. E. l.. Crawford.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
For Sale or Trade.
Good Black Poland China Herd
Boar. C. Stalter, Jasper. 43-tf

Misses Byrkie Thomson, Jean Morris
and katherine Trim gave demonstra-
ton Saturday evening ut the Star
Theater of what can be done by local
acting talent. The trio did quaint
Japanese dancing stunt to the accom-
panimcnt of vocal solo by Miss Maud
Woods. The act was loudly applaud
ed.-SurcoNie Record.
Miss Thomson's Jasper friends are
glad to learn of her popularity in her
new home.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Poll Tax Notice.

Residents of Sheridan Township
are hereby notified that poll tax is
due in June For the convenience
of those who have not paid | have
left receipts at the First National
Bank. ID. O. Follmcr, road over
seer. ~ 2'X
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Ladies' Correspondence Cards

For ladies correspondence it has
become the fashion to use II neat card
with envelope TO match for short cor
rcspondence. The News has line of
these in neat sizes and shapes. They
may also be printed and used for in
NltatiOnS and announcements. If
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Beautiful Scenes UpIIft.

A beautiful scene uplifts the spirit
within us until it is strong enough
to overlook the shadows Of our place
of probation; 1t breaks, link after link,
the chain that binds US to materiality;
and opens to our imagination a world
of spiritual beauty and holiness.-Rus-
kin.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Mean Rrutel

"A woman can't be in two places at
the same time," snapped Mrs. Gabb.
She can't, eh?' esowled Mr.. Gabb. Il
notice that she can be in the house
and out of 1t at the same time when
certain people that she doesn't like
ring the doorbell and try to call on
her."
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Tired, Aching Mu.cIes Relieved.

Hard work; over exhaustion, mean
stiff, sorN muscles. Sloan's Liniment
lightly applied, little quiet and your
soreness disappears like magic. :Noth-
ing ever helped like your Sloan's Lini
ment, | can never thank you enough, :,
writes one grateful user, Stops suDc
ing. aches and pains. An exc, II
countor-irritant. better than client
All druggists, 25c. Get q + mustard
Penetrates without rubb' 'ottle today
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Gasoline.

Teeter is now prepared to fur
nish gasoline in any quantity at
Carthage prices, filtered through
Bowser System for autos-no water
or dirt. At the Furniture Store.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Cleaning and Pressing.

Don't send your cleaning and
pressing work away. We do it as
we'll and will save you money right
at home. Roy Bowers at Dear
dorff's, the Jasper Clothier.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Colt for Sale.

have coming a.yearold geld
ing, good size. dark sorrel, Sired
by "Hillcrest" of the Moore Stock
Farm" Neosho, Mo. Can be
bought reasonable. See me. Wm.
*. Chatten.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Poultry and Eggs.

pay the best market price for
poultry and eggs and give you a
square deal.-J. E. Carr, at the
Brick Barn.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Registered Jersey Male.

have a fine registered Jersey
Bull for service.-E. |. Lauder
baugh.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Frank Gulick Sells Two Fine
Herefords,

Frank Gulicli sold TO Oklahoma
breeders last week his fine bull Harris
Prince 9Oth, and ycarling bull sired
bv the one first named, To Kansas
parties. Both animals brought fancy
prices. Harris Prince 9Oth has been
exhibited for several years past at var
ious fairs in this section of Missouri
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Poultry and Eggs.

pay the best market price for
poultry and eggs and give you a
qsuare deal.-J. E. Carr, at the
Brick Barn.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22

Let The News send in your sub
scription to the Star-Times, Jour
nal, Breeders Gazette, Drover's
Telegram or Ruralist.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22

If you have received notice that your
subscription is due please let us hear
from you.
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you people Of this community: who have something
say an know how say it; and know when to stop
when they re done.
If there is farmer in the country or ii there is
business down who wondering they will
feel repaid for the time they spend hearing these lectures
tie Chauinuqua urge that they step into the tent
the opening evening and and hear for themselves.
We going have world of enter 4inment this
program We beive in enter ainment and believe in it
heartily. Music will be feature at every session: the
best music money can buy
But in addition entertainment and music, are
bringing these big capable of discussing these great
problems Of such Importance and interest each OF
They will present these things entertainngy author
tatvey and in way that should appeal thought
full man and woman in the community.
Hear the lectures-and you will take something home
with you to think about and ponder months to come
1t is the stimulus of the Chautauqua that has
given to this nation the tempered thoughtful habit of
viewing big issues with intelligence and elaboration.
And it is these ecturers-Granville Jones Sias Phillips,
Dickson and all the others-who the backbone
of the Chautauqua and its feast of good substantial
helpful things
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22
Cow for sale.

Fresh Jersey COW. - c. T.
Whltesell
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-07-22

Miss the Lectures-and you miss the meat OF the
Chautauqua
Chauauqua committee has all of tastes t. sat
isfy. You prefer feature Your door neighbor
prefers something else And Chau tauqu program like
Thanksgiving dinner, must have enough variety in it
appeal to everybody-you well as your neighbor
Some Say entertainments batter than lectures.
Some insist that lectures the only Thug that will hold
their interest very long at time. But the who
says that entertainments better than lectures the
mittee wants to say This years Chluauqua program rich
is in music and entertainment will change views
slightly
We going to hold your attention with lectures
We going to make you to hear lectures
You going to feel when you have heard this program
that it's the lectures you'll remember longest 1t is these
lectures that will bring this Chautauqua program your
mind year and 1t is the lectures that will fill
with ideas you take home with you and in
| your business of living.
And we have selected the lectures for the Chautauqua
with the utmost care TO meet the exacting demands of
these people who demand something amusing enter
tanning ordinarily.
We bringing here for this Chautauqua lecturers
only those who have something of immediate interest