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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
HELP PASTOR TO
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

A large number of the young peo-
pie of the Danish Lutheran church as
sembled at the parsonage last Fri
day evening to help their pastor, Rev.
j. p. Christensen celebrate his birth
day anniversary. The evening was
most enjoyably spent in social CONVEX
sation. music and singing. At later
hour refreshments were served after
which the guests departed for their
homes, but before leaving a cash gift
was left with the pastor who in a
modest and pleasant manner accepted
the little token of esteem and friend
ship.
On Monday evening the older men,
bers of the congregation assembled at
the parsonage TO remind Mrs. Christ
Jansen of her birthday. Another soc
ial evening was enjoyed and again the
guests left a substantial cash gift.
The friends of the pastor and his
wife join with the members of his
church in wishing them many years
of happiness and companionship. and
trust that they may live TO enjoy
many more such pleasant occasions
as the ones of last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
THE OLD HOME PAPER

The "Old Home Paper" is letter
writing saver Did you ever stop to
think what a great labor saver the
home paper is, as a means of COM
munication with absent friends?
Write to me often" is the last
command the one breaking away
from ties so often gives to those left
behind In the rush and hurry OF
everyday, very few people nowadays
have time to devote to correspond
ence of leisurely kind the people of
other days kept with unvarying
punctuality. And there is where the
home paper saves world of trouble.
1t is much better than letter, too,
for it contains much that letter will
not. Items of interest are in it that
the writer might not know Of or over
look 1t is wonderful how eagerly
one deyours home paper when a
stranger in a strange land. Even the
people you did not know intimately
while at home, become an absorbing
interest to you when you read that
they have died or married, or figured
otherwise in home affairs. If there is
someone in your family away try and
send them the paper regularly and a
letter occasionally and see If they do
not appreciate the favor of the paper.
The Republican is 81 90 a year and 1t
will answer the purpose of letter
from home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
THANKSGIVING IN IOWA

An examination of the Messages
and Proclamation of the Governors
OF Iowa" published in seven volumes
by the State Historical society of
Iowa reveals the fact that it was sew
enty years ago, in 1916. that an Iowa
governor first set aside the last
Thursday in November as a day of
thanksgiving. Two years before Gov
ernor Chambers had reminded the
people of their duty to give thanks
for their blessings, but he chose the
twelfth day of December to be thus
observed. When Governor James
Clarke issued his proclamation de-
signaling Thursday, the twenty-sixth
day of November, 1916, as Thanks
giving Day. the Mexican war was in
admitted into the union as state.
at is meet on an occasion like the
present" said Governor Clarke.
"when as a people, we are about as
Stunning new and important respon-
sibilties. that light and wisdom
should be invoked from above.
Thanks for our continued existence
and prosperity as community; for
augmented human comforts, for
health and a bountiful yield of the
necessaries of life; for the advance
of learning, science and education;
for the onward march of the doctrine
of Christianity; for the triumph of
our country's arms on the ensanguin-
ed feld-all these, and more, we are
called upon to render"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
MURDER Result OF
OLD KENTUCKY FECD

An old kentucky feud, transplant
ed to Iowa soil, resulted in The MUIR
der of Joe Pruitt on the highway
midway between the towns OF Aurelia
and Galva last Monday.
Pruit. and James Elmore. who fig
ured in q cutting ARRAY about year
ago, met on road near Fruits home
There was quarrel which ended. IL
is charged, by Elmore drawing a gun
and firing three shots into Pruitt, one
taking effect in the wrist. another in
the shoulder and the third in the ali
domen. Pruitt lived several hours
after the shooting and was able to tell
how the crime took place.
Elmore, after the shooting. took to
the wooded district along the Maple
river and about dark came TO the
house of VIII Brockman. Mrs. Brock
man recognized him from a descrip-
ton and telephoned to Gaiva for an
auto to come after him. Deputy
sheriff Harold Mcleod of Ida county
responded and placed Elmore under
arrest without struggle.
II is said Eln-,e made a confession
of the crime BEFORE F. H. Schleiter.
a notary public. last night. He was
taken by Aurelia officers to Cerokee
and lodged in the county Jail, as the
crime was committed over the Ida
county line in Cherokee. Prui.t was
35 years old and Elmore is 25.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
DEMOCRATS HELP TO
SWELL THE MAJORITY

In the recent election Iowa again
took her place in the Republican col
umn. where the state really belongs,
and where it has always stood, ex-
cept when party lines were obliterat-
ed by bitter dissension and strife, as
was the case in 1912. The vote reg
istered for Mr.. Hughes shows the
state to be safely and solidly Repub-
lican. The majority received by Mr..
Harding, the Republican nominee for
Governor, is not. as matter of fact,
the real strength of the Republican
party turnout the state. While a
small per cent of Republicans voted
for the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor, on purely false issues, a far
greater per cent of Democratic votes
were cast for Mr.. Harding. and these
facts should be duly considered in
measuring Republican party strength
lest there are those who might pos
sibly be carried away with the thot
and belief that 100000 Republican
majority in Iowa has come to stay.
Let us be thankful for what we real
ly have, and grateful for what we
occasionally receive, and endeavor to
retain the confidence of the people
sufficient to be able TO count on a ma
jority for the Grand Old Party at
every opportunity, that will be safe
and solid.-Anita Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
COLUMBIAN CLUB HEARS
NOTED IOWA WOMAN

The Domestic Science Department
Of the Columbian Club. with Mrs. Geo.
Viewer as chairman, entertained the
Sociology and Social department OF
the club at the home of Mrs. John
Weightol last Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Shellenberger. the story tel
Ter, OF the Des Moines library gave a
most interesting development of story
telling. Beginning with the cradle
age for Fairy stories and Folks Lore.
she staged the classes of stories thrI
the school ages, and on to maturity.
involving the myths and legends, the
historical and romantic stories.
Then she related. in most charm
ing manner. several stories, one or
historical interest. the story of Mrs
Ash, of the Revolutionary period. The
Indian legends of our own state were
very Interestingly told, particularly
the one of Spirit Lake, and how it was
named.
Miss Shellenberger possesses o very
pleasing voice and such charming
manner that she won herself into the
favor of every lady present Her
appearance before the Club, about a
year ago, at the invitation of the
president. Mrs. +. F. Bilharz, encour-
aged the members TO establish the
Story Hour in Audubon which is
given in the library build'~
Saturday afternoon -"s eaeh
Miss Shell -. those who heard
ipI -ehpefSeT Iheh were so de-
.nted that the announcement of her
talk before the Club at Tuesdays
meeting brought about so members
and visitors out TO hear her speak
again.
a very dainty luncheon was served
at five O'clock. The Domestic Science
department had a very good reason TO
feel proud of their successful program
The regular monthly meeting of
the Club which should have been
held next Tuesday will be held Friday
of this week at the home of
Mrs. Preston and hes special attrac-
ton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
AT MOTHERS BEDSIDE

Oscar L. Antilles. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Antilles, and Miss Sarah
NJ. Clark, daughter of Mrs. w. A.
Clark. were married at the home OF
the bride four miles southeast of Au-
dubon. Wednesday evening at five
O'Clock by Rev Jackson Giddens, past
or of the Methodist church.
The news of the marriage will
come as quite a surprise TO their
friends. but il was the wish of the
brides mother. who is seriously i'll
and not expected to live. The young
people had planned 10 be married
next spring. but inasmuch as Mrs.
Clark requested that the ceremony
take place while she was yet alive,
the young couple acquiesed.
The ceremony was performed at
the bedside of the mother and was
witnessed by only few of the inn
mediate relatives. Mrs. Antilles viii
probably remain AZ home for the pre-
sent. but next spring Mr.. and Mrs.
Antilles EXPECT to go to farming two
miles west of Audubon where he has
rented farm The friends of the
two contracting parties join in ex-
tending congratulations and best
wishes for happy and prosperous
future.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
THE BOY WILL LIVE

The Republican last week contain
ed an article with reference to a
couple and two boys who were arrest
ed at Harlan One of the boys had his
feet badly frozen. The Harlan Trib-
une of yesterday say concerning the
case as follows:
"The quartet rescued from the cold
of last week and cared for by Sheriff
McNaughton and wife. are still at the
Jail. The report that the older boy
is dead is erroneous. His condition
has improved so much that the at
tending physician believes his feet
will be saved. The history of the case
is pathetic and revolving. A federal
officer has been here and the local
authorities have been notified the
government officers will take the man
for trial under the Mann act and
probably before this time, his part
ner In Missouri Is under arrest. The
problem of what to do with the chill
dren Is very difficult one"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
SUIT IS FILED in
COUNCIL BLUFFS
Railway Companies Entering Council
Bluffs File Petition in Court
Against New Law y

Assailing the constitutionality of
the eight hour law and claiming vio-
lation of the Fifth amendment, is that
exceptions are made in favor of cleo
trical and interurban railways and
steam lines less than 100 miles in
length, the Burlington railroad filed
suit Tuesday afternoon in federal
court in Council Bluffs asking that
the law be declared unconstitutional
and asking, further, for permanent
injunction to prevent the United
States government enforcing the law
and seeking to enjoin representatives
of the -four brotherhoods" named in
the suit and the men they represent
from going on strike while the Gaze is
in court.
George S. Wright is attorney for
the road. Action is directed against
the following: Claude II. Porter, I'm
tied States district attorney for the
southern district of Iowa: Frank
.O'Connor, United States district at
torney for the northern district of
Iowa; A. T. Wright, engineer, Coun-
ell Bluffs; l.. c. Abbott, fireman,
Creston; f. T. Pearson. fireman
Creston; II. s Armstrong. cCnductc~
Council Bluffs; T. a Sortz. brake.
man. Council Bluffs; q. C. Turney,
engineer. Council Blu, j. T. Paul
lin, fireman, Council Bluffs; H. G..
kreugcr, brakeman, Red Oak; A
Sharkey and A. BriclIey, switchmen
Red Oak.
Another action similar to that
brought by the burlington. was filed
by the Union Pacific road Defend
ants named are United States District
Attorney Porter and heads of the four
brotherhoods at Council Bluffs. rep
the Union Pacific or lines between
Council Bluffs and Ogden, Utah.
All lines in Iowa, Nebraska, Utah
Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, Idaho
and Wyoming are involved in the ac-
ton brought by the Union Pacific.
The Union Pacific cites it's wage
scale in it's petition, together with the
assertion that trairmen involved are
among the highest paid workmen in
the country.
II is alleged that suit is brought
not only on behalf of the railroad
company, bu. on behalf of employees
too numerous to be made a party to
the suit. These employees, it is al
legged. are nonunion members of the
hrotherhoods or employees who are
not willing to abide by the strike or
der issued just before the enactment
of the eight-hour law.
The company sets forth in its petit
ton that the greatest increase in
wages provided by the eight-hour law
affects only trainmen whose wages
are already higher than other rail-
road lahorers. The assertion is made
that the enforcement of the law
would jeopardize employees who co
not come under the wage Increase
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
FORMER AUDUBON
BOY ON THE STUMP
Ray Green, a-Former Audubon Boy
Now Practicing Law i'm West
Takes \ Prominent Part in
Recent Campaign

Ray Green, son of Judge and Mrs.
w. r. Green. who went west a coup
lie of years ago, made quite hit dur
ing the recent presidential campaign
as public speaker. Mr.. Green locat-
ed at Bull Idaho where he is prac-
ticing law. The following account
of his stumping appeared in late is
sue of the Bull Pioneer, published at
Bull, Idaho, and will be of much in
terest to his old friends:
Glover precinct last Monday turn
ed out large and enthusiastic crowd
to greet the county nominees on the
Republican ticket and to hear w. r.
Green discuss National issues. Nihart.
Barker and Anterior of the legisla-
/ tive ticket made short talks on mat
tiers that directly concern Twin Falls,
county. and all were given endorse
ment by generous applause. Other
candidates spoke and G. B. Schweig-
err, for treasurer, gave the other
candidates the once over and singled
them out and told what he knew of
them and appealed for support for
every man on the ticket.
w. r. Green, who was billed as
speaker fthe evening. made an in
teresting speech on national issues.
He was frequently applauded as he
arraigned the present administration
on the eight-hour law, Mexican situa-
ton, civil service and caucus rule.
The speaker did not condemn the
leight-hour day. but held that in secur-
ing it the principles of arbitration
were betrayed and class legislation
put upon the statutes. On the Mex
lean situation he maintained that we
were not kept out of war" but on
the contrary were actually at war on
several occasions and then backed
down and resorted to the principles
of arbitration. that were ignored on
the eight-hour question, in trying to
establish peace. The Democratic eau
Gus rule was condemned and he thor
oughly explained how easy ii was for
few men to rule the destiny of the
country He declared the civil SER
vice law was in effect part of the time
and part of the time il was used to
suit the administration 20 take care
of deserving Democrats" Favorit-
ism took the place of merit and effic-
iency. he said. and the spirit of the
civil service was not lived up to in
thousands upon thousands of appoint
ments.
After the rally, the candidates were
given fine supper that was thor
oughly enjoyed"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
AUDUBON COUPLE
CELEBRATE TODAY
Welded Forty Years and Today Are
Enjoying the Event With Their
Children Around the Family
EireSide

| Mr. and Mrs. August Burr are to-
day celebrating their 40th wedding
Anniversary at their home in the
northeast part OF town. In commem-
Grafton of the event a sumptuous
dinner has been prepared and the I'M
mediate relatives. numbering about
twenty, will enjoy the spread and the
social hours that are to follow.
The home was tastil ydecorated with
potted plants and carnations and pre-
sented a most pleasing sight. There
home lies were drawn a little closer
and amidst much mesrimeut the aus
picious occasion proved to be q de-
lightful family reunion
Mr.. and Mrs. Burr were both born
in Germany. He came to America in
1872 and the good wife came in 49,
They were married in Iowa CIV Nov
%, 1876. In 1850 ,hsy nd tos
=. county and located on
! farm which was successfully conduc.-
! ed until eight years ago last Febru-
I airy when they rented the old home
place and moved to the town of Au-
dubon TO enjoy the fruits OF happy
land we'll spent life Mr., Burr was one
of the most successful farmers Of the
close application to work, accumulat-
ed a sufficient amount of this worlds
goods 10 keen himself and family
comfortable and contented the balance
oi their lifetime. But in all o. this
success. which crowned his efforts. he
was ably andwillingly assisted by his
wife
Forty years is a long AVID t'resome
journey, but Mr.. and Mrs. Eurr have
always enjoyed each others close
companionship, and now that they
have reached the evening Of life. they
can look back to many happy and
pleasant years.
They are the parents of six chill
dren Mrs. II. J. Savage. Mrs. Frad
Owen, Miss Minnie Burr, Mrs.
Sophia Rubel, Henry and August
Burr, all of whom are residents of
the county and We're present at The
celebration.
Mr.. and Mrs Burr received many
gifts as remembrances> of the occa-
sion and the esteem in which they
are held by the children and grand
children They are among our hest
people and host OF friends Join with
the family. and the Republican, in
wishing them manv more annivers-
aries. Many thanks are due Mrs.
Burr for the dinner that was SO
splendidly prepared by her.
1t will be with much reluctance
that the children depart for their
homes tonight. for It isn't always
that all of the children can meet with
father and mother. But such is the
plan of life and there comes time
when the best of friends must part,
which is equally true of the family
circle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
MAY HAVE ICE PLANT IN TOWN

Prospects are good for an artificial
ice plant in Audubon next year. Al
ready two different parties are figur-
ing on putting in plant. Repre-
sentatives from a supply house SELL
ing the machinery necessary to equip
a plant, were in the city yesterday
meeting those interested. 1t is quite
probable that only one plant will be
installed, as two plants would not be
a paying proposition for either one OF
them. A plant will be built of suffic-
lent proportions to adequately supply
the demands for years to come. The
town has been in need Of an ice plant.
for while the lake ice was considered
reasonably clean. everyone will admit
that the artificial ice would be more
sanitary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
MASTERSON ADDS TO
HIS HEREFORD HERD

NJ. |. Masterson. who is rapidly be-
coming one of the leading Hereford
breeders in this section of Iowa, yes
terday purchased the entire herd of
Hereford cows and bulls from Ridg-
ely & Clark of Extra. The herd.
though not a large one, was an ex-
ceptionally good one and makes a
splendid addition to the large Master
son herd which at the present time Is
considerably over 100. During the
past several weeks Mr.. Masterson dis
posed of large number of cows and
bulls. but he says he still has a good
sprinkling on hand.
Mr.. Masterson understands the bus
mess quite thoroughly and for the
time that he has been engaged In the
business has been phenominally sue
cessful He is ably assisted by his
son. Harold, who takes great in
terest In the work. and who Is spec
ializing In familiarizing himself with
the Hereford breed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
BAZAAR AND CHICKEN
PIE SUPPER At GEAY

The girls of the domestic science
class of the Gray schools will have a
bazaar and chicken pie supper on
Saturday Dec. End from 3 to s p. m.
The girls have a full line of acceptable
Christmas gifts prepared along with
the always welcome staple articles.
There will also be sweets" booth.
presided over by two charming Jap
anese maids. imported expressly for
this occasion. The following, dinner
will be served from six until seven
thirty, price csc: Cream tomato soup,
chicken pie. mashed potatoes. baked
beans, hot rolls, macidainc salad.
banana pie. coffee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
WOMEN HOLD A
SPLENDID MEETING
Large Attendance of Members and
Visitors to Hear Interesting Re-
ports Concerning Child
Welfare

The regular November meeting OF
the Womans Club occurred last We'd
nesday afternoon and the program
continued too late to make it possible
to reach press with full report in
last weeks Republican, so although
we regret the delay we know that
those who were unable to attend de-
sire to know something about the
meeting.
The usual business disclosed the
fact that the auto truck committee
are waiting for few slow collections
of pledges but hope to give a full re-
port of money on hand, in the news
papers in few days.
The reports of the Child Welfare
Conference at Iowa City by the dele
gates, Mesdames Wagner and Nor
thup covered the convention news
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
BACKS TEAM INTO CREEK

Clark Sloan who Is hauling refuge
and debris for the paving contractors
to the dump grounds in the creek.
near the Northwestern depot. had an
unpleasant experience Monday when
he fell into the water. He drove his
team too close to the edge in backing
up to dump his load. The team,
wagon and driver went down the en-
bankment into the creek but aside
fro ma few bruises neither Clark nor
the horses were injured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
CANDIDATES FILE
EXPENSE ACCOUNTS
Office Make Public The Amount
Of Their Election Expenses

According to law, the candidates
for Office at the recent election filed
their expense accounts with the
county auditor. This is made mandi-
tory by law that was passed a few
years ago. The law requires all can
didates for Office to file their accounts
no matter how much or how little
they expend, and no matter whether
they were successful in their aspera-
tiens or not. The county chairmen
of the various parties are also compell-
ed to file the receipts and expendi-
lures of all monies handled by them.
II. w. Wilson files in his statement
the receipt of $515, all of which was
contributed by the republican candi-
dates. The expenses of conducting
the campaign took all of the money
but $3.72 which he has on hands
The democratic chairman, j. A. Ora
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
Ladies New Fall Silk Waists

SWEATER COATS In
both the fibre silk apd the
Atwood. Be sure and in
spect our line before you do
your buying. They are NOV
ing out rapidly. All sizes
as yet to choose from.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23
EVANGELICAL CHURCH

Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
Preaching at IL, Young Peoples
meeting at z p. m. The w. M. S. will
give a program at 1880. Everyone
invited sH
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23

ham, filed statement of $292.92, re-
ceipts but the expenditures amounted
to $305.30, leaving deficit of $12.3S
The candidates to file were the fol-
10wipp.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23

j. c. Newton and DR. Fulton, cand-
idates for coroner, had no expenses
whatever
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-23

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