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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
Big WRESTLER
IS CONFIDENT
Winner of the Match Staged at Fair
Grounds Friday Night May Be-
come Worlds Champion

The wrestling match staged at the
fair grounds for tomorrow night is
going to be one of the biggest affairs
of its kind ever held in Iowa. Cad
dock, the Anita man has met num-
Der of the big ones and promises to
be on the road to succeed Frank
Gotch, who for many years has held
the world championship.
Mr.. Caddock is in splendid form
and of course expects to win the
match. His opponent John Freberg,
the big champion of Sweden, is con-
fident that he will win and We reprint
below a letter he has just written to
Harry Carey, of Anita, who is the
promoter:
Chicago, H., Sept. 8, 1916.
Mr.. Carey, Anita, Iowa,
Dear Sir
Will send you a few lines to let
you know that l am in the pink of
condition for my match with Earl
Caddock on the 18th of September at
Audubon. This is the chance / have
been waiting for ever since last win
ter when Mr.. Caddock ran out of my
match just two hours before we were
going on the mat at Creston, Iowa.
There is nothing in the world that
will save Mr.. Caddock from good
beating. This match means my fut-
ure. So after the 18th Mr.. Caddock
will have to go back to the farm or
wherever he came from.
Hoping that you can read this, as
am not much of a writer. Wishing
you good luck, l remain.
Yours very truly,
John Freberg.
The advance sale of seats is in
dicitive of a large crowd. Audubon
is indeed fortunate in being able to
stage such high class wrestling
match 1t is expected that fully
$500 people will witness the big go.
Jake Hauser and Roy Jensen, have
been secured to appear in the prelim-
inaries, so the entire evenings pro-
gram will be of much interest to the
people in this section of the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
DEATH OF MRS. PETER ROTH

Mrs. Peter Roth died at her home
IN Milford last Saturday and the news
OF her death was quite shock to the
many who knew her. She lived In
this city long time and remained
until about ten years ago when the
family moved to South Dakota, later
they lived near Coon Rapids and
three years ago went to live near Mil
ford.
For over year or more, Mrs. Roth
suffered from a cancer of the breast
She submitted to surgical operation
for relief but in spite of all that was
done for her she grew gradually
worse. On the second of September
she and Mr.. Roth had been married
81 years and although in a serious
condition she felt happy and content
ed to be with her family. She was
a splendid woman and lived a con-
sistent christian life.
Louisa Anne Coglon was born
May goth, 1861, at Kingston, Canada
and departed from the life at her
home in Milford, Iowa, September g.,
1916, aged So years, months and
20 days. At the age of 16 years she
came with her father, sister and
brother to the United States, hav-
ing lost her mother when she was 2
years of age
They settled near Iowa City, later
moving to Audubon, Iowa, where in
the year 1884 on September End, she
was united in marriage to Peter
Roth
To this union 10 children were
born, of whom died in infancy and
the remaining eight who were at her
bedside during her illness are Mrs.
Mary Lengemenn of Coon Rapids;
Mrs. Sophia Casper, of Ogden, Iowa;
and Mrs. Louisa Baylor, Miss Isabel
and Catherine and George, Lewis and
James all of Milford, Iowa.
She leaves to mourn her loss a
husband, s children. grand children
one brother, Thomas Coglon of Ex-
ira, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. Hester
Whitfield of Carp, Minnesota, besides
a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains were shipped to Aud
ubon Monday morning and on Tues
day morning funeral services were
held from the Catholic church, Faith
Ter Mcdonald officiating. Interment
was made in the aCtholic cemetery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
MARRIED MONDAY MORNING

Lorenzo Brooks, of Iowa City, and
Miss Hazel Armstrong, of this city,
were united in marriage Monday
morning at ten o'clock at the home
of the brides uncle and aunt, DR..
and Mrs. II. C. Rogers. Rev. T. b.
Greenlee, pastor of the Presbyterian
church performed the ceremony.
The bride has made her home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers ever since she
was four years of age. She was ed
ucated in the public schools of Oska-
loosa and remained there until she
took a course of training that fitted
her for the profession of a trained
nurse. Later she followed this pro-
fession in the Abbott hospital at Os-
kaloosa She came to Audubon early
last spring and has been employed
here on number of important cases.
She is a young woman of splendid
character and has endeared herself in
the hearts of all who chance to know
her.
The groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Brooks of Santa Ann, CAL,
former residents of Audubon and a
brother of DR.. Carrie Wood, of this
city. For a number of years past
he has been attending the State I'm
fversity at Iowa City and next June
will graduate from the Dental de-
partment. He received his early ed
ucation in the public schools of this
city and is a graduate of the Audi
bon high school. He is an excellent
young man and will make good in
the professional world.
The bride was becomingly gowned
in a dress of pink silk while the
groom was dressed in suit of blue
serge. After the ceremony and ex-
tending of congratulations, a we'd
ding dinner was served at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Wood. At
1915 the young people went to Iowa
City where they will remain for the
present, and where the best wishes
of host of friends will follow them
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
MARRIED YESTERDAY AND
LEFT FOR DENVER

Miss Ruth Northup, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Northup and Mr..
Theodore Petersen, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Petersen, of Ross were
married at the Presbyterian parson-
age by Rev. Greenlee yesterday af
tenoon. The witnesses were Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Moore. Immediately af
ter the ceremony the newly-weds left
for Denver, Colo, where they will
spend their honeymoon. The news
of the wedding will come as a sur
prise to their many friends, but all
of them will ioin in wishing them an
abundance of happiness and success
throughout their entire married life.
Both these young people have hosts
of friends. They are highly respect
ed and members of two prominent
families. On their return from Dem
yer they will go to housekeeping on
a farm near Ross.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
FAIR Is NOW
in PROGRESS
Large Crowd Yesterday Attended the
First Day of the Big AUDUBON
County Fair

The big Audubon County Fair is
now in progress and yesterday was an
ideal day, which came as a great re-
lief to the inclement weather which
prevailed since Saturday. The gates
TO the fair grounds were TO be thrown
open Monday morning which would
have been entry day. However, it
rained quite hard the night before SO
that it was impossible to bring the
stock TO the grounds early in the day.
Monday night we had another down
pour OF rain and it looked as though
we were in for a wet week.
Tuesday afternoon the heavy clouds
rolled away and by night the sky was
clear as bell Yesterday the day
drawned bright, clear and crisp, so
that by noon large crowd had gat-
hered. 1t was an average crowd,
though at the night show in the even
ing, the attendance was nearly doubl-
ed.
All of the departments are well
filed. The live stock exhibit is eX-
ceptionally large and it was necces-
sary for the association to provide
additional accommodations in order
to care for the exhibitors.
The floral hall is well filled and
presents better appearance than it
has for several years past. The spec
ial exhibit in the Child Welfare de-
partment is causing many comments
and is practical exhibit from every
point of view. Every woman in the
county is interested in the baby, and
of course the baby is given considera-
tion above everything else.
A large and enthusiastic delegation
from Kimballton accompanied the
band yesterday, and the way the boys
furnished the music was a delight to
every fair goer. The band gave a
short program in the evening which
was followed by the Kimballton orch
|estra. A grand display of fireworks,
the best ever seen in Audubon, then
delighted the big throng for almost
an hour.
The race track yesterday was in
pretty fair condition, and some good
time was made.
The free attractions this year are
of a different character than in other
years, and on every hand there are
many complimentary remarks. The
colored male quartet, the six Hussar
Girls, the Japs and the lady roller
skater are all stars.
President Geo. Foley and secretary
John Horning are to be congratulate
ed for the splendid efforts they have
exerted in giving us such a splendid
fair. All of the officers have coop
Grated in making the exhibition a
success. The association has never
had more conscientious secretary
than Mr. John Horning, and he is
striving hard to give good, clean
fair to the people of this county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

If you have no other church home,
you will more than find welcome
at all the appointments of the week.
Remember the Bible school at the
hour of 10 a. m. next Sabbath, and
the services of public worship at IL
a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Morning theme: "Encamped along
the Hills of Light" Christian En-
deavor Society at $3.50 p. m.
Devotional and Fellowship gather
ing on Wednesday evening. Theme
for the Devotional hour (Consecra-
tion Hymn.
'Take my hands. and let them move
At the impulse Of Thy love.
Take my feet, and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee"
Miss Dunn will meet the choir on
Friday night, and will appreciate a
full attendance.
We are looking forward to Rally
Day ON the first Sabbath in October,
followed by the Communion on the
following Sabbath.
Let us remember the Watchword:
1.-THE working, in due measure, of
each several part"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
FIRE TRUCK DONATORs

The following list of names are
those of additional donations to the
fire truck for which money is beng
raised:
f. w. Smith, Prick Drug Co., E.
Marquesen. F. H. McFadden, Test
Plumbing Co., c. Olsen, Chris Christ
sen. F. H. Adams, C. S. McLeran, w.
O'Brien. f. A. Buthweg, Hans j.
Johnson. Art Horning, Arthur Far
quhar, w. H. Cowles. First National
Bank, Jensen & Viewer, Bent Darnold
Audubon Hdw. Co., j. S. Johnson, L.
Il. Wray, DR.. Halloran. ID. j. Conk-
lin, Mrs. Tom Davis, Wilson & Free
man, Ed. Beason.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
VERY SUDDEN DEATH
OF MRS. RENFTLE

Mrs. G. c. Renftle died very sud
denly Tuesday evening at the hospital
in Carroll. She submitted to a sur
gical operation last Friday and 1t was
thought she was recovering nicely.
However, Tuesday afternoon a sud
den change for the worse came and
she died before her family could be
called to her bedside.
Mrs. Renftle was the youngest
daughter of Cyrus Gibson, of Dedham
She was married to Mr.. Renftle, who
is a son of our townsman, ]. M.
Renftle, about eighteen years ago.
The family lived in Dedham num-
Der of years, later moving to Milford
and two years ago moved to Carroll.
In her death she leaves a husband
and five children.
Funeral services will be held at
Carroll tomorrow afternoon. The
husband and children have the sym
pathy of host of Audubon county
people in their sad bereavement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
FIRST NJ. T.. CHURCH

The annual conference is over and
Bishop read out our name for Audi
bon. | wish to say that we are pleas
ed to have this pleasure of laboring
among you for another year. Our
aim will be to serve you to the best
of our ability. l hope that we may
be able as church to set high goal
and strive during the year to attain
along all lines.
Sunday school next Sunday and set a
good record for the year. 1t will soon
be rally day. and we want to do
our best.
Sermons at IL a. m. and 1880 p.
m. We cordially invite the public to
these services. Wish we might have
every family in the church represent
ed on Sunday morning. Kindly note
the hour of the evening service.
Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Leader, Daisy Frick. Be sure and
come to the League service.
The mid-week service is held each
Wednesday evning.
The following is our report on ben
evidences to the Annual Conference:
Foreign Missions, $152; Home Mis-
sions, $119; Educational Work, 1927
Children Day, sic: Freedman's Aid
$23; Sunday school work, ,$13;. w.
+. M. Society, $200; Hospital $40;
Superanuated breaches SOS; Bis
hops, $24; Student pastor at Ames
college, $40; American Bible Society
"a; Temperance $5; Epworth League
Dues, 81 and Deaconess work 81. To-
tai 1922. This made a very good re-
port and was little in advance of
last year. But we can do much bet
ter this year. Let us do our best.
Melville Center will have their reg
ular services Sunday. Sunday school
at p. m. and sermon at 3. Let us
come in time for the Sunday school.
Jackson Giddens, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
REPUBLICANS WIN
MAINE ELECTION
Reunited Party Elects Governor, Two
United States Senators and All
The congressman

An election was held in the state
OF Maine lasC Monday when a full
state ticket, TWO senators and four
congressman, together with the state
Legislature were TO be elected by the
psopIe. Both the Republican and
Democratic parties sent their best
speakers into the campaign. The Re-
IpuDlcans claimed ii the state went
republican it would be an indication
chat the party was reunited. The
democrats claimed the success of their
| ticket would be an endorsement OF
| the Wilson administration. The
democrats had the governorship, one
senator and a congressman, also
majority III the state legislature.
Mondays election resulted in
sweeping victory for the republican
party when the state was carried for
the goyernorship by a majority rang
| ing from $4,000 to $4,000. Both
senators, all four congressman and
the state legislature went to the re-
united party.
The thoroughness of the republi-
can victory at the polls Monday was
emphasized as the returns from iso-
lated towns and plantations struggled
| in.
Revised figures place the plurality
| of Governor-elect Carl K. Milliken,
republican, over Governor Oakley C.
Curtis at 1926. Returns from the
border show that the members of the
Second Maine infantry cast total
vote of 40, of which Milliken re-
ceived 800.
Pluralities for the republicans who
will send solid delegation to con-
gress were practically unchanged
from the first figures as the plurali-
ties of Frederick Hale and former
Gov Bert M. Fernald, who were cleo
ted to the United States senate.
The Republicans who have held
majority in the state senate will con-
troll both houses by a good working
majority.
The revised vote for governor, I'm
tied States senators and congressman
follows:
Governor: Milliken, republican
1902; Curtis, democrat, 66,547.
United States senator's: Hale, re-
can, 1855; Johnson, democrat, IS,
273; Fills, democrat, 66,S32.
Congressman: Goodall, republican,
1872; Stevens, democrat, 16,103;
White, republican, 19,157; McGilli-
cuddy. democrat, 1910; Peters, re-
publican, 21,S20; Bunker, democrat,
1927; Hersey, republican, 1906;
Pierce, democrat, hob.
Statements regarding the elections
in Maine were issued by William r.
Wilcox and Vance G. Mccormick, re-
publican and democratic chairmen,
both men speaking optimistically of
the probable result of the election in
November.
| 81 regard the result in Maine as an
earnest indication of the election of
Hughes and Fairbanks" Mr.. WILL
cox said. at proves that we are re-
united and it, of course. means sue
cess"
Mr.. Mccormick said:
at seems to me that when a candi-
date for United States senatorial hon
ors in Maine can carry his state by
only 10000, it indicates the election
of President Wilson. This year I
do particularly believe in the out
come because Of the unquestioned
personal strength of President Will
son in Maine. He is far stronger
than the local ticket. Also 1t is sig
nificant that President Wilson won
the state with $1,000 votes four years
ago. but Johnson yesterday received
| $4,000 votes"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
HONEST PETE TO
HAVE LAND SALE

N. p. Christensen, of Atlantic, who
is known far and wide as Honest
Pete" has an advertisement in this
issue of the Republican advertising
a big land sale which is to be held
the first week in October. The land
is located in Adams, Adair and Mad
ison counties, and is choice offering
of Iowa land. Mr.. Christensen has
the reputation of knowing good land
and how to buy it, consequently he is
in position to sell 1t at it's real value.
1t is also known fact that he is anx-
ious and willing to help the man who
desires to help himself. He has con-
Quoted similar land sales for the past
twelve years and has made a great
success of it. Those who are interest
ed in land will do well to look over
his list.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
STOP AND THINK

Have you stopped and thought of
the many loved ones who have been
called by death during the past few
You never know when one
of your own will be taken away and
you should have picture of them in
your possession. Just think how 1t
would be for one or more of your
dear little ones to be taken away and
you not to have even a picture of
them left with you to remember their
little faces.
Weather is fine for the occasion at
present. We have a full line of fall
folders. Come in and let us show
them to you. guarantee all my work
to be satisfactory.
M THE SORENSEN STUDIO.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
REV. GIDDENS RETURNED
= TO AUDUBON CHARGE

At the Des Moipes conference of
the Methodist church held at Glen
wood last week, Rev. Jackson Gid
dens was returned to Audubon for
the third year. The quarterly con-
ference had unanimously voted for
his return and it was fully anticipat-
ed that the Bishop would comply
with the demand. Audubon people
are delighted with the action of the
conference and the members of the
church may reasonable expect this to
be splendid year. Other appoint
ments of interest to Audubon people
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
MRS. HARVEY HIGHT STRICKEN

Mrs. Harvey Hight suffered
slight stroke of paralysis at her home
early Tuesday morning. The attack
came about two o'clock in the morn
ing and when her condition was real
lied physician was sent for. She is
also suffering from high blood pres
sure and the combination has made
her condition quite serious. For two
days her life was dispaired of, but
this morning word comes from the
sick room that she Is some better and
the attending physician seems to think
that she will continue to improve.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Young peoples meeting this even
ing at o'clock.
Choir practice Friday evening at
5 O'Clock.
Sunday school and Bible class
Sunday morning at $3.50.
Services in the morning at 1890
and at O'Clock in the evening.
j. p. Christensen, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14

Miss Alma Oelke. who has been
here on an extended visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Oelke. de-
parted this morning for Omaha where
she tholds "a lucrative position in a
large wholesale house. @
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
MEETING IN THE CHURCH
AT EDEN VALLEY

There will be meeting in the Unit
ed Brethren church at Eden Valley
Sunday in the afternoon at 1880. The
meeting has been changed from sun
day the gath, to Sunday the 18th. ,
]. p. Christisps2s, Pastor.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

Years aEo senator Fry visited ip.s
kane. which Wa then Ia the h. llat
Of It's boom life IFS WAS roqa y ~
tertalned By latrsafchai old fefso
who seemed 10 b. somewhat more 81 4
boomer than many uf this ardent ai
gathered there lie looked like y 81
con. wore long Nhiskrra. and va ~
puted to BE- immensely sealthy m
speaking ~ the Fisit. tha senator -
One 81 the objects which att
ms attention WAS a very long bul.dl
tremendous affair. Ona % ~ 2.
est buildings ! had ever seen.
many gambling games DO yOu ~
there are IA thai building a.
friend and guilds Give Il % -
Thirty ains u en-, be fepliel
umph Gracious said T. and
many barr Thirty nine Sow .ei'.
here. ny friend | said. You mus >
stray that thinE or It wiil dratfHs
What 10 You meang he deman,
mean that You ought 70 drive II q y
EUsa Coed haayFns asrItHr
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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

my post OF duty You can trust me.
your excellency," he added. as he
bowed himself through the door.
At five o'clock we were still in Sir
Arthur's quarters The American
minister had returned twice, to inform
Us that Mutsuhito was AZ deaths door
The French minister had looked In to
tell Sir Arthur that. according to a
palace rumor. the emperor had died
early in the afternoon. AT the end
of the corridor the crowd OF courtlers
was constantly pTostratlng itself a.
one or other of the royal ladies and
imperial princes passed into the
mikado's anteroom
II was a few minutes after five
when distant murmur, like the dron.
Ing Of bees. made itself audible. II
rose and awelled into mourning din
The emperor was officially dead
The sound OF lamentations filled the
palace. From our window we could
see that q vast throng had assembled
In the grounds. and. ripping from one
to another. the sound was taken up
people walled in unison.
Count Okuma is ready to strike.
Heaven grant that Fong does not fail
US, said Sir Arthur, turning 10 me.
Then. doubtfnIly: Can you assure
me on your honor that ! was rendered
unconscious?
Before could assure him, tap
sounded on the door. and \ page al
peared. He announced that Count
Okuma requested the honor OF Sir
Arthurs presence in his apartment
We went down the corridor In the
pages wake. until we came to the 1T
tie room that Okuma occupied II
was filied with the ambassadors and
ministers OF the various powers
II was furnished sith a Spartan
simplicity. which Okuma. who was
good deal of a demagogue. affected.
hoping thereby 10 set an example Of
frugality to the rising generation. and
ignorant. like all demagogues that the
people saw through his pose. There
was low Japanese couch. concealed
IN part by low screen. a bronze
l3uddha upon a pedestal. charcoal
box. a hibaehi. a writing table. q desk
heaped high witb papers. and a mum
Der of chairs
perceived that the American min
lister alone vas absent.
Count Okuma was seated at his
desk. facing Us. bis wooden leg thrust
out before him. and an expression Of
remarkable guileleSsness on biz
smooth.shaven face
Gentlemen" said the count. rising.
= have the deep sorrow Of announc
ing 10 you the demise Of hlS imperial
majesty Ave minutes ago
Immediately each OF the representa-
lives. Sir Arthur included. produced .
written memorandum OF coincidence
which be handed 10 the count With d
bow and a feN conventional words IL
vas an interesting comedy. not the
least amusing part being okums 81
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07
EVIDENTLY A THRIFTY SOUL
Wouid.Be Talker over Telephone
Baked When Called Upon 10
Drop = Nickel In She slot.

A correspondent Of the Cleveland
Plain Dealer tells this story:
u was called 20 tho telephone. and
q pay station operator asked. IN this
Garfield O06Ag' and since that IL en-.
deed my number. | said yea. 80 she
callcd to the party on the other end
OF the line. Drop u nickel. please,
"'Vot7' came a male voice
Drop a nickel, please.
"'Votg
Drop cents. please, aald the or.
orator, tranAlatlnE. And ntill the
caller can't get Il through his head
that he must part with a iltney be-.
fore he can talk, Then took q hand
--or voice ia the conversation.
What's the matter with you I
shrieked Drop cents in Tho slot,
and then you Will be allowed to talk
10 this number
There was a long pause, and then
this reply.
@O.o.oh Veil. nefier mind, | gets
me anoddof numboFt'"
Probably" concludes our inform
ant. "he kept calling tili he Eot d
cheaper one