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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
WELL KNOWN EDITOR DEAD

Many Audubon people will remem-
Der w. II. Mcclure, at one time pub
Usher of this newspaper. He had
been i'll for two years and Thursday
of last week succumbed to his ill
ness. The Atlantic News-Telegraph
gives the following facts:
wv. Fl. Mcclure for many years
editor and publisher of the Fontan-
ellie Observer, died at his home in
that town yesterday. Mac" had
many friends in this part of the state
all of whom regret to learn of his
death Cards received here Friday
morning appraised local people of his
death.
Deceased was &C years of age and
had been sick for three years past,
suffering with paralysis. He was
postmaster of Fontanelle for sixteen
years, having gone out of the Office
about year ago. He was at one
time editor of the Audubon Republi-
can, running that paper something
over twenty years ago.
Deceased was a member of the X.
p. organization at one time, but in
recent years had not been active
therein. He leaves his wife and four
children, three sons and a daughter
The sons are F. H. Mcclure, editor
of the Pomeroy Herald, and d. d.
and e. r. Mcclure of the Observer a,
Fontanelle; the daughter is Mrs.
Mary Kaenmerrer of Fontanelle. He
also leaves brother, E. B. Mcclure.
who is division superintendent for
the Northwestern at Sioux City. The
funeral services were held at $3.50
Saturday at Fontanelle and the inter-
ment made there"
Audubon people are greived to
learn of his death and extend to his
family their deepest sympathy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
TWENTY-FIyE AND TRIMMINGS

Phil Foley was brought before
county attorney John Garham last
week on a charge of violating the
automobile law in that he was driv-
ing car on which the secretary of
state had revoked the license. Mr..
Foley stated that on the legal advise
of H. M. Boorman, of Atlantic. he
could drive any other car he chose
and assuming that the lawyer knew
what he was talking about hadn't
the slightest idea that he was violat-
ing any law. But the law as inter
preted by the county attorney did
not conform with the view held by
Mr.. Boorman, consequently Phil was
fined $25 and the trimmings which
was paid 1t isn't always a safe bet
to follow the advice of attorneys.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
DEATH OF OLIvENE DUvALL

Olivene Opal Duvall was born near
Hamlin, Iowa, Sept "a, 1899 and
died at the home of her parents in
Audubon Aug. Is, 1915, her age be-
ing Is years, 10 month and 21 days.
Her mother having been in poor
health for the past five years she has
assumed the burdens of the house
hold, doing the household work and
caring for the children. She was
faithful in all the work and no sacri-
fee was too great for her to make in
order to care for her mother. She
was faithful attendant at SUNDAY
school and loved the Sunday school
work. She had talked about the re-
ligious life with those who were her
closest friends and had many times
expressed her desire to be christian
girl and 1t will be comfort and con-
ISOLATION to all her relatives and
friends to know that while on her
bed of sickness that she made a relig-
ious confession, expressed a desire TO
be baptized which was done and was
conscious that she could not get we'll
and was happy and ready to go after
she had been baptized.
She will be greatly missed in the
home and by her friends but her pa.
tient life of few years of toll will
be an inspiration to others. She leav-
es to mourn her departure her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Duvail,
three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Wilson OF
Armstrong, Colo. Mildred and Mar
tina. one brother. Clark and numer-
Gus other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from the Methodist church Tues
day at IL A. M. by the Rev. Jackson
Giddens, the pastor, after which the
remains were taken to Extra and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
BEST Is NONE TOO GOOD

The Republican management is
under lasting obligations to |. w.
Wright for a generous quantity of ap-
Piles which he raised on his farm
When asked what variety they We're.
he said 81 call them Abe's Best. 4"
Then he went on to relate how the
name originated by Abe Lincoln $
father having planted a tree on his
farm in Illinois and gave it to his
son to cultivate. This he did but for
some reason or other, the tree failed
to bring worth fruit for many years.
Finally the fruit grew and proved to
be of a most delicious character.
Thereafter the tree bore fruit every
two years. From that day to this
the apples were called "Abe's Best"
and the variety Mr.. Wright brought
us was precisely the same our ollus-
trious and well beloved President so
much enjoyed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
DEATH OF JACOB BLADT

Jacob Bladt. an aged and respect
ed citizen of Audubon died at his
home in this city last Sunday. About
two months ago he submitted to an
operation. and his health seemed to
improve. but the disease had under
mined his health to the extent that
the operation did not benefit his ply
sicial condition. He gradually grew
weaker and on Sunday breathed his
last
Jacob Bladt was born Dec. 8, 1892
in Denmark but emigrated to this
country good many years ago. He
leaves to mourn his departure a wife
and five children. Funeral services
were held at the Danish church Mon
day afternoon at two O'Clock con-
Quoted by the pastor. Rev. j. p.
christensen. Interment was made
in Arlington Heights cemetery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
CHILD DIES FROM INJURIES

The six months old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Blohm living one
and a half miles southwest of Audi
bon died last night. The child died
from the injuries received about a
week ago when their three year old
son poured a quantity of carbolic acid
into the childs eyes. The acid got
into the baby's ear, mouth and nose.
For a while it looked as though the
poor helpless babe would recover,
but the acid had eaten into the flesh
so badly that her frail constitution
could not overcome the injury and
pain that had been inflicted.
The case is indeed a sad one, and
the people of the community SYM
pathize with the grief stricken par
entS
Funeral services will be held at
the home tomorrow conducted by
Rev. Giddens, pastor of the NJ f.
church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
MANY COMPLAINTS RECEIVED

During the past few months the
Republican has received repeated
complaints from subscribers who
claimed they were not getting their
Republicans regularly. He have
been watching things at the post Of
flee lately, and it was only last
Tuesday that we discovered j. G.
Boyer was given the Republican he
should have received five days be-
fore. The papers are mailed on
Thursday of each week and there is
no reason why our subscribers should
not receive their mail not later than
Friday morning. Mr.. Boyer said he
had called for his mail at noon ev-
cry day but was not given the Re-
publican. When the editor of this
paper spoke to the postmaster and
asked him the reason for the delay,
the postmaster very impolitely in
formed him that Mr.. Boyer hadn't
called for his mail.
The Audubon postmaster is either
discriminating against the Repub-
lican and its band of readers, or
there is gross neglect and inefficiency
in the post Office. We don't propose
to countenace such treatment any
longer. The patrons of the Audubon
postofiice are entitled to service re-
CARELESS of whether he happens to
be a republican or democrat. The
postmaster is apparently so partisan
that he cannot give some of the pat
rons the service and consideration
to which they are entitled. We are
going to take the matter up with the
postal department at Washington to
see if there is not some relief.
We kindly ask our readers who
have been making complaints here
tofore> to watch their mail carefully
and if there is any more trouble to
notify us at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
SELLS A HALF INTEREST

Fodder Schmidt has purchased
half interest in the Test Plumbing
and Heating Co. The name of the
firm will remain the same and Mr..
c. e. Test will continue in the active
management of the company. Mr.
Schmidt will devote a part of his
time to the work later on, but not
until carpenter work is about over
His connection with the firm will
add material weight and the combin-
ed efforts of the two gentlemen ought
to insure continued and increased
activity. Here is wishing the boys
all kinds of success.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
DEATH OF MRS. MARION POTTER

Mrs. Marion Potter died Wednes-
day evening at her home north of
town after a prolonged illness. She
was born in Ohio Nov. 80, 1856, but
came to Audubon from Jasper county
many years ago. She lived on the
farm north of town known as the
Webster place. Her husband and
six grown children are left to
mourn the departure of this splendid
woman. Funeral services will be held
at the home tomorrow afternoon con-
Quoted by Rev. Giddens, pastor of
the M. E. church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
DATE HAS BEEN DECIDED ON

The home talent play Her Gloves
or Much Ado About Nothing" will
be given at the opera house the eve
ming of Sept End.
The several characters in the play,
five men and five women will be rep
resented by well known Audubon
people. most of whom have scored
success in amatuer work.
The play itself is bright and snap
Ply. Not a duh sentence from start
to finish. Mrs. Finch. who is coach
ing them says that the cast is well
chosen and each one able to do their
part toward making it great sue
cess.
The plot in this play is similar to
that of the popular comedy What
Happened to JONES' which scored
such success in Audubon a few
years ago.
The net proceeds from this enter
tainment will be used to buy seats
for the park. Every one who tries
to listen to the band concerts on Sat
urday evening realize that a goodly
number of additional park seats
would add TO their comfort and make
them more appreciative of the excel
lent music furnished by the members
of the band and their talented leader
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY

Rev. Greenlee, pastor of the Pres
byterian church, who has been So
journing in California thepast month
is expected to return tomorrow and
we are asked to announce that the
regular Sunday morning service will
be held at the church on next Sun
day. There will be no preaching
service at the church in the evening.
All hope that DR.. Greenlee has en-
joyed the change, and that he will
be better enabled to enter upon the
work that will fall on him during the
fall and winter months
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATING
EXERCISES AUG. 2S, 1918

The Eighth Grade Graduating Elk
ercises will be held at the Audubon
High School at p. m. Aug IS, We
expect a good program and large
attendance. Hope to see all gradu-
ates, their parents and friends This
would be an excellent time for teach
ers in the county [ meet and talk
over the work for the coming year.
Glass Colors White and Pale Blue.
Ella NJ. Stearns, Co. Supt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
LOOKING AFTER CUSTOMERS

II. T. Watson who represents the
Des Moines Nursery Co.. takes this
opportunity of extending his thanks
to his patrons for past favors and
desires 70 continue to receive the
same patronage in the future. He is
now working in the town of Audubon
while the harvest season is on and
will later endeavor to call on his far
mer customers when they are not
quite so busy. He has been selling
nursery stock over 81 years and has
established splendid reputation In
this vicinity. 1878
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
MARRIED SATURDAY NIGHT

Walter Roth and Miss Marion
Sandbeck were married Saturday eve
ming at eight O'Clock by Rev. e. B.
Cousins, the ceremony taking place
at his home. Mr.. Roth has been EN-
ployed at the Steam Laundry for
some time and the bride was an EN-
ployee of the telephone Office until
recently. For the present they are
making their home with the groom S
mother, Mrs. Lottie Roth, but expect
soon to go to housekeeping.
The contracting parties have many
friends who will join in wishing
them a bright and happy married
life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
MARRIED THIS MORNING

e. E. Carpenter prosperous and
extensive farmer of Viola township
and Miss Bertha M. Speas. of Mann
ing were married at the County
Clerks Office this morning by Rev.
E. B. Cousins. The groom is quite
we'll known in this part of the coun-
ty and his many friends will join
in wishing him and his bride pro-
longed life and happiness, The bride
is from Manning where she is we'll
and favorably known and bears the
respect and esteem of a large ac-
quaintanceship. They will live on
the Carpenter farm in Viola town
ship.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
HAVE A NEW son

George willard is the name of a
seven pound son that was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Miner of Carroll
Iowa, on Aug. 9th. The mother is
better known here as Joy Pfeister,
the granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs
j. M. Renftle of this city who at
tended the Audubon public schools
before moving to Carroll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
MARRIED BY JUSTICE THOMAS

Wilhelm Bech Rasmussen of Kim
ballton and Miss Karen Anna Jen-
sen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jens
Peter Jensen. also of Kimballton
were married by Justice ID. l.. Thorn
as yesterday afternoon. They will
reside on a farm near Kimballton
where they will receive the congratu-
lations of their friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19

D. l.. Lane has been as happy as
the ordinary school boy with new
red top boots the past week. 1t is
all on account of having become
grandpa, son having been born to
his daughter. Mrs. j. w. Allender at
Mt. Pleasant on Thursday of last
week. Mrs. Lane is with her daugh-
ter and reports mother and babe get
ting along splendidly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19
DEATH OF HIS UNCLE

Walter Nelson residing one mile
east of Hamlin, was called to Cedar
Falls yesterday by the death of his
wife's uncle. He went to attend the
funeral which was held today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19

Guy E. Christensen and Miss Meta
Petersen were issued license to wed
yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-08-19

We haze Just received our
complete shipment of nes0
fall styles and are pleased
to announce that ne are able
to present to the ladies of
audubon and vicinity a
Shos0ing Ofmilline,y that far
snrbaSSeS anything 1De hare
heretofore shown.
Our line includes all of the
neSo creations embracing the
Soft Brim, Yarn Trim, Small
Sailors and MandarinS.
We solicit your patronage
and assure you the very
best of service and at a mo-
derate price.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-07-09

TN THE mad scramble for the front seat on the
l Democratic donkey, it looks like somebody
is going to walk.
MO use for US to try to do W" some other
1N country. They are doing each other up
as fast as they can.
DISPATCH says that the President has been
- walking in the rain. Probably practcing
for the deluge in 1916.
THE New York Evening Post says that Mr..
BRYAN did not resign in fit of passionate
admiration for the President.
MIR. LANSING, being a son-in-law Of john
N1 W FOSTER, is probably not unacquainted
with the teachings of Republicanism.
THAT is going to be royal fight between
HAM and LUKE, with the chances largely
in favor of a Republican being the winner.
GOOD TIMES may be coming, but those who
~ have been playing the Tanner act for
year can find no cause for praising Democracy
THE enmity said to exist in Nashville against
THE Polk COUNTY REPUBLICAN has not
prevented it from getting the State laws to print
WITH tariff in vogue that fully protected
w the manufacturer, there would be two fac
tories in and around Chattanooga where there IS
now but one
THE Chattanooga Times is as tickled over the
entrance of Ham into the Senatorial race
as is the Nashville Banner over the bare thought
that LUKE will win.
WHEN Governor RYE informed Washington
w that Mr. BRYAN was loyal to the Presi
dent, there mnst have been sigh OF great re-
lief from the politicians.
THE Federal Reserve Banks have been likened
to the shotgun that that was bought for
burglar protection but which rusted in two be-
fore chance was offered to use it.
CTATENIENT that the books of the City OF
y Memphis are all right would listen better
if the investigation had been made by outside
parties instead Of the County Court
GERMANY has only destroyed about an aver
~ age of one Brtish-ship day. During
the War of 1912, our navy destroyed more
than 1000 British ships. Who said anything
about class?
GAYS the indianapolis Star: Those Ameri-
y cans who believe that the people are mol
auali6ed to govern themselves will now have TO
admit that they did fairly intelligent job when
they defeated Mr. BRYAN for the presidency
three times
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-07-09

CZAR'S new minister of war is named PoLIV-
" ANOFF. What he needs is one that sounds
like pull-a-victory-oH
TT is evident that the business interests OF the
Third Congressional District are determined
to try for new deal.
THE HowsE of Nashville seems to have been
L builded upon the sands, Judging from re-
ports in certain quarters.
TT is claimed-and history bears much wit
ness-that Mr. BRYAN is one of the best as
sets the Republican party has.
Uneasy lies the head upon which rests the
y Third Congressional District crown. 1t is
writ that the Moon is in for trimming.
CROPS and business are straining every nerve
~ to see which will be logical one to welcome
the Republican party back in power, next year.
MR.. BRYAN'S advent into the Presidential
INl race for 1916 adds to the gayety OF the
occasion and enhances Republican chances for
success
TN THE eyes of many Democrats, malfeasance
in office has never been considered in the
the LIGHT of crime 1t remains to be seen
how it will be regarded in Nashville.
IF FOR principle is Mr.. BRYAN prepared to
90 as far as did Colonel ROOSEVELT and can
he hope to have as big a following? Ills known
ability to hand out the pie may help.
IF THIS country is to return to the prosperity
Of former years, Big Business, Little Busl-
ness and the laboring class will have to join
with the Republican party in bringing It about.
NEXT year, the admirers of "the boy orator
IN of the Platte" will have ample opportunity
TO choose between him and 'Watchful Waiting
the individual who poses as the onllest leader
Democracy ever had.
IF CHATTANOOGA the great manufacturing
L center of East Tennessee, is to prosper and
her working people are to reaeive living wage
man who stands for protective tariff must
represent this district in Congress.
A SKIS the Macon News: "Why is it that
"a chicken will walk over ground meat, corn,
oats, tender grass and table scraps in order to fy
over two fences, dodge six automobiles and
walk half block to scratch neighbor's lawn?
DEINC responsible for the one-term plank in
- the Baltimore platform, Mr. BRYAN has aP-
pointed himself as committee 70 see that i
is obeyed He will have some help, for the
people have already decided that one termis
plenty and to spare.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-07-09
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

NOBODY knows the shortcomings of the
President than Mr. BRYAN and few know
better how how to go about it,
WYE FEEL safe in predicting that there are
W rough times ahead for Democracy, next
near-especially in Tennessee.
TT Mr.. BRYAN has left anything unsaid, rest
assured he has not forgotten it. The an
nual eruption will take place next year.
A REPUBLICAN President would restore con-
"A hdence and confidence would restore many
a man to his old Job on full time and at good
wages
THOSE confding creatures who are counting
L on four tickets, next year, can take it from
us that there will be ony one at the finish-the
G. O. P.
IT BEGINS to look like the Chattanooga Times
is ready to form new party upon plat
form of its own promugating. But what would
that be?
A RECEIVERSHlP for Nashville would prob
"A ably show that one man would run business
on a more economical basis than would bunch
o. grafers.
WYE ARE under obligations to President
w HEDGES for an invitation to attend the
coming session of the East Tennessee Editorial
Association at Chattanooga.
MUCH has been said and written about the
NA South's natural resources and advantages,
but they never pay dividends except when he
publican Administration is in power
THAT bunch of Arkansas lads who went to
l the Oklahoma wheat fields in search of a,
lob that was not, will return vote for WOODROW
and reduction in the cost of living
THE next Congress will undoubtedly be called
upon to do something in the way of putting
our navy and coast defenses in proper shape.
IF it does not someone will have to explain.
THOSE who remember the widespread joy that
followed the announcement OF MCKINLEY
election can figure on experiencing the same
pleasing sensation, next year, when the result is
announced.
AND still the graft goes on! The Legislature
"A refused to raise the salary of the Superin-
lendnt of Education, but the Board of Educa-
ton seems to be the cheese. And in the name
of economy!
GAYS the Jclico Adyance-Sentine: "A man
y who would skin his best friend when he
had no personal pecuniary interest is diseased.
There are several Of these diseased" persons
in the Ducktown Basin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-05-05
Marriage.

Mr.. Robt. L. Mabry, Jr., of Able,
vile, and Miss Daisy Bowen. Of An.
treville, were married Sunday by
Rev. R. E. Telford, at the Presby-
terian Manse on Upper Main street.
Mr.. Mabry is a young business
man of the city, being a salesman
for the L. W. White Co.
Mrs. Mabry is a daughter of Mr..
T. J. Bowen, formerly of Abbeville.
She is a most charming young wo-
man.
The bride and groom are at home
to their many friends at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Stewart Miller.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-05-05
General News

The high cost Of living is still be-
ing felt in London as will be shown
by the following schedule of costs.
"Glassware of all kinds has gone
up 10 per cent. Window glass, which
was made almost exclusively in Bel
gium, has advanced hundred per
cent. Linen sheeting is 10 per cent
dearer, and shoes are about Is per
cent. more expensive. Butter and
cheese show a rise of 4 cents a
pound; bread, 25 per cent; poultry,
20 per cent.
Gas and electricity have gone up
about 10 per cent, and all the Lon
don laundries will add 10 per cent.
to the total amount of each custor1-
er's bill after April 10. This is me-
cessary, they assert, because of in
creased prices of coal Goo per cent?
soap (40 per cent?, and labor ESQ
per cent?