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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
new CHURCH Is
TO BE DEDICATED
Church This Summer Which is
Being Dedicated Today

The many friends in Audubon of
Rev. Clinton F. Smith. for two years
pastor of the Evangelical church of
this city, will be pleased to learn of
the success he Is attaining in his new
field of labor at Blairstown, Iowa. AS
soon as he left here he set about to
raise funds to build a new and mod
ern church. From the very start he
met with success. A building COM
mittee was selected composed of sew
en- men, and one of that committee
was Albert Cramer, a brother of our
townsman, Sam Cramer.
A sum sufficient to begin the cree
tion of the new building was soon
pledged and by constant and dilligent
work throughout the summer months,
has enabled that committee to pre-
sent today the completed building
The church is called Calvery Evan
gelical church. and the officials sent
out the following invitation: Greet
ing: ITO those who hold dear the in
terests and the future achievements
of our congregation; to the many
friends of the community and else
where whose generous gifts have aid
ed in making possible a modern and
fully equipped church; to each and
all, the society extends hearty in
vitation TO be rpesent at the dedica-
tory exercises"
The program begins tonight at 1880
and will continue until Sunday even
ing when the dedication of the church
will take place. the DR.. G. b. Kim
mel having charge of the service.
Tonight the doors of the church
will be thrown open to the general
public, after the preaching service,
and a reception will be given by the
ladies of the church. On Sunday
free dinner will be served in the
church parlors to all those coming
from a distance.
1t gives the Republican no end of
pleasure to hear of Rev. Smiths
splendid work and we hope to hear,
as the years go by. that full measure
of sncress will follow aim all the days
of his life,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
PAVING GANG is
AGAIN AT WORK

After several days of inactivity,
the paving gang is again at work.
The rainy spell, we trust, is now over,
and If no unforeseen circumstances
come up. the paving will be rushed to
completion.
Three large mixers are now on the
ground and with force of over 125
men, the contractors say that three
blocks of the concrete base can be
put in in a day. The surfacing can
be put-on no matter how cold it gets,
so il the weather Is at all favorable,
we may reasonably expect that all
of the paving will yet be completed
this winter.
All care and diligence is being ex-
ercised that we may have the best
paving possible. This morning three
car loads of crushed stone were re-
fused on the ground that II did not
come up to standard, The people of
Audubon, as well as the contractors,
hope this will not occur again, for
nothing now must come up that will
bring any further delays.
The main streets were in a deplor-
able condition this week, there being
no crossings, and it was with extreme
difficulty that people made their way
to and from the places of business.
But with the coming out of Old Sol
today we will live to forget 1t. s.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
SPEAKER TALKS
TO CHILD WELFARE CIRCLES

Miss Kellman, of Iowa City, the
visiting nurse from the Iowa Associa-
ton for the Prevention of Tubercu-
losis, was in the city last Wednesday
afternoon and talked to the members
of the five circles organized in Audi
bon under the name of Baby Clubs"
at the home of Mrs. Homer Booton.
Miss Kellman is a spelnid speaker
and talked enthusiastically on sub
jects of vital Importance to the moth
ers. Among the good things she
mentioned was the assurance of the
cure of tuberculosis If it was discov-
cred in the early stages. She spoke
also of many cases of infection. dat
ing from infancy, and the great need
of securing for the child robust con-
stitution through proper care and
feeding.
Arrangements had been made to
visit the circles at Ross, Bethel, Gree
ley. Extra and KimbalIton on Thurs
day and Friday, but the inclement
weather made it impossible to under
take the trip, much to the disappoint-
ment of the speaker and the members
of the circles.
In abandoning the trip, Miss Kell-
man returned to Des Moines, but be-
fore leaving promised to return to
Audubon later in the winter when she
hopes to visit all of the clubs. She
complimented the Audubon women
for the work they had started, and as
sured them that the Child Welfare
work was to be vigorously pushed all
over the state. Audubon county was
the first county in the state to begin
the work and the town is favorable
known in all sections of the state as
a result of it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
GUN SHOT KILLS
BOY HEAR GRAY
Shot Gun in Hands of Companion Ac-
cidentally Discharges and Young
Boy is Instantly Killed

A sad and heart rendering accident
took place Sunday afternoon between
four and five o'clock in which Herbert
Barnard Starck, aged twelve years,
lost his life.
He in company with neighboring
boys were playing on the farm of
Herman Ulerich, in Lincoln town
ship, when thee fatal accident occurred
The Starck boy had asked his mother
if he could go to the Ulerich home TO
join Walter and Victor on hunting
trip. The mother at first hesitated
to permit the boy to go. but he plead
ed so earnestly that she finally gave
her consent. On his way to the farm
he met the two boys who had a shot
gun with them. and while they were
still near the creek, in some manner
the shot gun was accidentally dis
charged. 1t is said that the boys hid
the gun in the grass when an auto
mobile passed, fearing that they
would be detected, and when they
picked the gun up again the accident
took place.
The full charge entered the boys
body to the left side of the back
and shoulder, number of shots
penetrating the heart. The little
fellow at once realized his condition
and begged his companions TO carry
him to the house. The frightened
boys picked him up and carried him
part way, but he asked them to lay
him down so that he could die. As
they laid him carefully on the ground,
Herbert quietly folded his hands
across his breast and repeated the
prayer his parents had taught him to
say on retiring each night. The pray
er at first was distinct and audible
and when he finished he attempted to
repeat another prayer. but the deadly
wound had done it's work. He num-
bled softly, and while still praying,
his young soul took its flight
The Ulerich boys were almost over
come with grief and could hardly
up strength enough to inform
the parents of the accident. AS soon
as the alarm was given, the body was
taken in an automobile TO the home
of the boys parents, Rev. and Mrs.
E. ]. w. Starck and word sent to
where Rev. Starck was con-
Quoting his usual Sunday services in
the Danish Lutheran church. 1t was
a hard task to inform the father of
the fatal accident and it was doubly
hard task to accompany the grief
father to the side of the son,
whom he had left only few hours
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
DEATH OF MRS. JoRGENsEN

Mrs. Hans Jorgensen, died at her
home in West Audubon Sunday even
ing after lingering illness. She had
been ailing for many years and her
husband had taken her to hospital
for an operation in the hopes of ben
citing her health, but all to no avail
The family moved to town last spring
and ever since she has been confined
to the home.
Mrs. Hans Jorgensen was born in
Schlesvig, Germany, April 20, 1870,
and died at her home in Audubon,
October %, 1916, aged 46 years, 6
months and days. She was united
in marriage TO Hans Jorgensen in this
city April 23, 1888. They had no
children so the husband alone is left
to mourn the loss of dutiful wife
and splendid christian woman.
Funeral services were held at the
Danish Lutheran church yesterday af-
ternoon at 200 O'Clock. conducted by
the pastor, Rev. j. p. Christensen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
MEXICANS CAUSING TROUBLE
Much Concern i'm Washington Re-
garding The Present Mexican
Situation

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Oct. Us
Conditions in northern Mexico revolv-
ing on the new ascendancy of Villa as
a military leader, are commanding
more attention than at any other time
since the border raid which resulted
in the dispatch of the American punt
tive expedition.
Administration officials make no eff
fort tonight to disguise their opinion
that the Amercan-Mexican commits
sion sitting at Atlantic City cannot be
expected to arrive at satisfactory
solution of border problems until the
situation in Chihuahua has been
clarified. Any agreement for the
early withdrawal of General PERISH
ing's forces from Mexico apparently
is considered now as out of the
question.
Moreover, the impression stood out
clearly from all the views expressed
that while the present situation exists
there Is little possibility that the
forces of regulars or national guards
men on the border will be reduced.
1t was indicated that no chances
would be taken of another raid into
American territory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
PUBLIC SALE BRINGS
EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD PRICES

The public sale of j. b. Trunnell,
held at his farm yesterday was well
attended, and we are told that every
thing brought exceptionally good pri-
ces. On account of the wet weather
the farmers were unable to pick corn
and as the sun had come out, to make
it quite pleasant overhead, large
crowd attended the sale.
Mr.. Trunnel has lived in Audubon
county for over 80 years and it will
not seem quite right to get along with
out him. Yet his intentions are to
leave this part of the country and
with his wife will soon move to Mil
ford. where he has bought property.
Their son, Charles Trunnel, resides
near that town, and they prefer to
be near him.
M. F. Kerwin, former neighbor,
clerked the SALE Before IN moved
to Carroll Mr.. Kerwin frequently act
ed in that capacity, and he rather en-
joys the work. II was quite a gather
ing of old friends yesterday and was
enjoyed by the entire neighborhood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
BRYAN DISCOVERS WHISKY
WHILE VISITING ANITA

Here is one the Register and Lead
er overlooked when it intimates that
the worst element of the democratic
party is supporting Harding: Will
lam Jennings Bryan recently spoke
in Anita and of course there was a
reception committee and the men,
bers of the committee were given
seats on the speakers stand. The
story goes that Col. Bryan was right
in the midst of his famous temper
ance talk when the smell of whisky
became quite noticeable. 1t did not
take the crowd long to discover where
the smell was coming from-the cork
had come out of the bottle which was
in the pocket Of one of the reception
committee and the contents of the
bottle was slowly trickling down on
the platform. When the member of
the reception committee discovered
the accident he hastily made his exit.
1t will take more than the word Of
William Jennings Bryan or the Reg
lister and Leader to convince the good
people of Anita that the worst ele-
ment of the democratic party is sup
porting Observation-Disclosures En-
terprise.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
LECTURE NEXT MONDAY NIGHT

Thomas Brooks Fletcher, the noted
Ohio lecturer is to appear at the
Presbyterian church on Monday eve
ming of next week. This will be the
opening number of the winter lecture
course being conducted under the
auspices of the Audubon Commercial
Club. The Redpath-Vawter manage
ment makes the claim, and it has
never been disputed. that Mr.. Fletch-
er is the greatest dramatic orator be-
fore the American public. His ora
torical ability is shown to good ad-
vantage in the lecture "The Myrtar-
dom of Fools" He has a number of
splendid lectures. but we have not
yet been advised as to which one of
these he will use when he comes to
Audubon.
Fletcher is shot in stature. but
broad shouldaref staa an athlste ply
|sically, with. mass of coal black hair
flashing black eyes, and sweeping
style of oratory that makes everyone
sit up and listen. He has the mind
to think great and vital thoughts. and
the gift of dramatic oratory to drive
these thoughts into your mind and
heart in never-to-be-forgotten sem
fences.
He Is said to hold the greatest rec
ord for return engagements of any
lecturer in the business. And that is
really the best proof of quality. A
committee will buy date once be-
cause some agent talks them into it,.
but every return date means that the
lecturer made good the first time.
In O'Brien county, Iowa, are six
towns of over. 500 population, all of
which run Lyceum Courses, costing
from $500 to $1,000 each season. Here
is Mr.. Fletcher's record in the six
towns: Primghar. four times in three
years; Sheldon, two years in success
sion; Hartley, twice; Pauline. three;
Sanborn, two: Sutherland, two.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
ABSENT VOTERS CAN
SEND THEIR VOTES
Many Voters of Iowa Are Planning ON
Take Advantage of the Absent
Voters Law at Coming
Election

Many of the voters of the state who
know that they are to be away from
home on election day and that IL will
be impossible for them to come home,
are looking up the absent voters law
so that they will be informed onthe
subject. The law was enacted at the
last session of the legislature and
comparativelyfew are acquainted with
the requirements, as the only time at
which the law was In force was at the
primaries last spring. y
A voter wishing to take advantage
of this law and vote when away from
his regular voting place must first
make application to the county audi
tor or city clerk for ballot. This
application must be made on a print
ed form supplied for the purpose. The
voter on this application form must
swear to his residence and one or two
minor points before a notary public
or any other official qualified to adj
minister oaths. When he has filed
this application with the auditor or
city clerk, not more than fifteen nor
less than three days before the cleo
ton, 1t shall be the duty of the audi
tor or clerk, as the case may be, to
mail, postage prepaid, this ballot. The
ballot Is then sent to the voter in an
envelope and on one side of the envel-
ope is the form of printed affidavit
which the voter must swear to when
he casts his ballot, or rather when he
seals 1t up in this envelope ready for
mailing to the officer who sent II to
him. 1t must go by registered mail.
The voter must mark his ballot in the
presence of an officer authorized by
law to administer oaths, such as a
notary public, Judge, or similar Off
Ger, but that officer is not TO see how
he is voting. The auditor or clerk,
on receipt of-the ballot, seals II and
the application in larger envelope
is to be delivered to the judges of
election in the precinct where the
man votes and opened by those judges
on election day.
The law provides only that the au-
ditor shall provide "a sufficient num-
ber' of ballots, without making any
basis on which to figure the probable
ity of need. and in view of the alb
sence of data the auditor is hampered
by the double necessity of providing
sufficient ballots and of avoiding
needless extravaganza in the quantity
provided.
County officials, after few years
experience, will be better able to es-
innate probable needs in the number
of ballots to be provided for absentee
voters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL

Mrs. Clyde Gore was taken violent
ly i'll yesterday afternoon in her liv-
ing rooms in the new James Law
building. She has been in poor
health for several years. Monday af-
ternoon she had sinking spell and
although she seemed to have recover
ed, she took suddenly worse yester-
day afternoon. The disease is such
that the attending physicians are of
the opinion that / thas affected her
mind and as result ii has required
the services of several people to keep
her quiet.
She has been taken to the home of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. David
Sloan, where she is still in a serious
condition. 1t is more than probable,
that unless she improves within the
next twenty-four hours that she will
be taken to one of the state institu-
lions for treatment 1t is indeed a
sad affair and the family has the SYM
pathy of the entire community. The
neighbors are giving kindly assistance
for which the family is truly gratSful.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
HELD THIS MORNING
Mrs. Samuel Hunter, Who Died in
Omaha Hospital Brought to her
Old Home for Burial

Word reached Audubon shortly af-
ter noon Monday of the death of Mrs.
S. Z. Hunter. She had been ill but a
short time and until Monday morning
there was some hope of her recovery.
During the morning hours, her father
c. II. Stocking. received a telegram
that she was not expected to live and
he was making preparations to leave
on the afternoon train. However,
about one O'Clock another telegram
came telling of her death.
Mr.. Stocking went to Omaha and
accompanied the remains to Audi
bon Wednesday morning. Funeral
services were held at the Methodist
church this morning at ten o'clock.
conducted by the pastor. Rev. Jack
son Giddens, and interment made in
Maple Grove cemetery.
Katie Alma Stocking was born in
Oakfield township, Audubon county,
Iowa, December goth, 1878. Here
she grew to young womanhood, re-
ceiving her education in the Audi
bon schools. She was married to
Samuel E. Hunter in January 1897,
and to this union FIVE children were
born, the oldest, Lille May died in
infancy, the other four, Eula M. Avis
NJ; Charles A; and Arol E, remain to
mourn the loss of their mother. She
also leaves to mourn her loss father,
c. III. Stocking of Audubon, and an
only brother, B. A. Stocking of Boone
Iowa Her husband died on Oct. II.
1913, leaving her the care of the
children. While young she was con-
verted and confessed her faith in her
Savior and united with the Methodist
church in Audubon. and the faith she
had in her Savior departed this life
to the Church triumphant. She was
sick but short time and on Oct. %,
died at the hospital in Omaha, her
age being 81 years, 10 months and
days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
w. r.. GREEN FOR CONGRESS

People in Audubon, regardless of
political utilization are this year, as
in years past, greatly Interested in
the candidacy of w. Il. Green, the re-
publican candidate for congress from
the Ninth Iowa District. Audubon
was his home for long time, and it
was only about year ago that he re-
moved to Council Bluffs. Audubon
people still look upon him as home
man, and Mr.. Green and his family
still feel keen interest in the old
town.
Mr. Green is a candidate for reel
.ection and the record he made at
Washington meets with the hearty ap-
prevail of the voters of the district.
He has been doing considerable cam
paign work throughout the district
and today he is spending some time in
this county.
He spoke at Kimbailton this morn
ing. This afternoon he speaks at
Gray and Brayton and tonight at Ex-
ira. At each of these places he will
be greeted by lot of warm personal
friends. 1t is expected that he will
speak in Audubon sometime next
week.
The people justly feel honored in
having Mr. Green in congress and
when election time comes, they are
going to give him vote of confidence.
He received the nomination at the
hands of his party without opposition
at the primaries held in June. So
earnestly has he endeavored to rep
resent all of the people, that there is
no cause for dissatisfaction. No ADLER
man ever represented the district in
the lower house of congress. We are
proud of him and want 10 see him re-
turned by an overwhelming majority.
Voters of Audubon county remember
that Judge" Green, as we know him,
will appreciate your vote at the gen.
eral election to be held on Tuesday,
November 9TH
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE PARTY

A company of the neighbors and
friends of Mrs. Chas Dollahide perpe-
trated pleasant surprise on her last
Saturday afternoon, the occasion be-
ing the desire to help her celebrate
her thirty-second birthday anniver-
sary. The intruders provided them
selves~ with refreshments and after
spending the afternoon in an enjoy
able manner, these delicious refresh
ments were served. A suitable pre-
sent was also given, and one that will
be highly priced and cherished by
Mrs. Dollahide. Everyone present
had jovial good time and hesitated
when time came to return to their
homes. All join in wishing Mrs.
Dollahide good health and happin-
ess in the future, and trust that she
may live to enjoy many more such
pleasant occasions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
FORMER BUSINESS MAN
ENDORSES MISS FARQUHAR
Cantaubar OF 1a1e

To The Editor
II would seem TO me that Ella Far
quhar was too well known by the vot-
ers OF Audubon county to need rec
concentration from anyone as to her
fitness and qualifications for the pos
ition of County Recorder. But mas
much as I will not be able to give her
a vote in person. ! take this method
of helping her all / can.
have known Miss Farquhar for
many years, first when she taught
school in Melville township, and later
when in my employ, both in Audubon
and in Fort Dodge.
During the many years she was en-
ployed in my store I at no time ever
had reason to be dissatisfied with her
work, always ready and willing, with
a degree of intelligence and thorough
ness l have seldom found in an en-
ployee.
She had rare tact, great patience
and never made mistakes.
take great pleasure in recon-
mending Miss Farquhar to all the vot-
ers of Audubon county, and especial
ly to the many old time friends who
1 sincerely hope still remember, me.
Respectfully.
]. F. RUSSELL.
Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
$40, 900, 900 VIII be Paid to Husk
IOwa's 1915 Corn Crop

Iowa will produce $4,000. 900
bushels of corn this year. according
to the forecast of the government
bureau of crop estimates. This will
be about IA per cent of the entire
corn crop of the United States. At
an average price of four cents bush
ell, the pay roll for the husking of this
mammoth crop will be $14,920, 900.
1t is estimated that the crop is worth
$2S7,210.000, comparend with $215,
10000 last year. This means that
IL every man, woman and child re-
ceived their share of the forth of the
1916 corn crop in the state, they
would get $40, as compared with a
little less than 800 year ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

/ Young ePoples meeting this even-
ing at o'clock
Choir practice Friday evening at
s o'clock.
School Saturday morning at 900
O'Clock. Confirmation class Saturday
at lis p. m.
Sunday school Sunday morning at
$50. Bible class the same hour.
Services Sunday morning at 1880
and in the evening at 1880.
Wednesday at 2 o'clock in the af-
ternoon there will be Reformation
festival. Let us all try to come out
to commemorate this great work.
j. p. Christensen, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
SON WORTH A MILLION

B. r. Spence. the tonsorial artist at
the Keith barber shop is as proud
as a peacock these days. A son came
to make his home with him Monday,
and ever since he has been so busy
accepting congratulations from his
friends that he has hardly had time
to give his work at the shop any at
tention. 1t has often been said that
a son is worth million but Ben SAYS
he wouldn't take two million for him.
This makes the second child for Mr..
and Mrs. Spence and they certainly
are a happy little family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-26
BOTH OF THEM ARE Ill

Arthur Farquhar was taken Ill
quite suddenly at his home the fore
part of the week. His condition was
quite serious Tuesday, but today he
is resting easier. This morning Mrs.
Farquhar slipped and fell, which re-
suited in slight injury. so she too
is laid up. II Is to be hoped that both
of them will soon recover from their
ailments