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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
CELEBRATE THEIR
SILVER WEDDING

About 80 OF the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. NJ. Phillips went to their
home II miles east of Audubon last
Wednesday evening in response to in
vitations, to help them celebrate
their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr..
and Mrs. Phillips are residents of
Guthrie county, but they are also
known in Audubon, where they have
lot of warm friends.
All of their children, except Sam,
the eldest son, who recently went to
Montana. were present at the celebra-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips have lived
in their home community several
years and have made friends by the
score. BY hard work and careful
management they have accumulated
enough of this worlds goods so they
can enjoy the comforts of life AL
though the invitations read mo pres
ents, the guests disregarded the re-
quest and brought number of beau
tiful presents, while others gave mon
ey, all of which was to show Mr.. and
Mrs. Phillips the high esteem in which
they were held by their neighbors,
and to assure them each an easy chair
to rest in.
Refreshments were served which
consisted of ice cream, cake and can
dy. The evening was pleasantly spent
in games of various kinds and in re-
calling pleasant memories of the past
until a late hour when all departed
for their homes, wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillips many happy returns of the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
HOW TO VOTE JUNE 9Th.

County Auditor II. A. Northup this
week is sending notice disappointment
to the various judges and clerks OF
election selected to serve at the pri-
mary election, and the election on the
proposed constitutional amendment.
The hours for the opening and
closing of the polls for the primary
election, and those for the election
on the constitutional amendment, are
not the same. For the election on
the constitutional amendment, the
polls will open at $500 o'clock a. m,
and will close at 700 O'Clock p. IN.
The polls for the primary election
will open at 900 o'clock a. m, and
close at 500 o'clock D. m. The same
judges and clerks will serve for both
the primary and constitutional
amendment elections, we understand.
The first report was that it would be
necessary to have two separate sets
of clerks and judges; but 1t seems
that this Is not the case.
Many have made inquiry as to the
matter of changing their party aft
liation before the casting of their
primary vote. We understand that
this can be done on June 5th. All
wishing to change their previous par
ty affiliation on June 9Th can do so by
notifying the judges of election that
day before casting their primary bal
lot.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
SHIPS LOST TO DATE

British estimates of the European
wars toll of merchant ships. given
in figures today by the department
of commerce, put the number at T36
with tonnage of more than
1000, 100000. Allied vessels loss
number 53S and neutral 1913. The
estimates, made by British ad
miral, give British losses as 40
s,Nips, French So. Russian IS, Ital-
ian 81, Belgian 10, and Japanese 3.
This does not include the loss of 237
trawlers by the British, seven by the
French and two by the Belgians.
Norway, with 81 vessels destroyed,
leads the neutral nations in losses.
Sweden with 40, is second and Den
mark. with %, is third. Holland has
lost "a and the United States seven.
British losses amount TO per cent
of the total number in service and
percent of the tonnage. French losses
are per cent in number and 7 per
cent in tonnage. Despite these losses
il Is declared, the aggregate Of ships
owned by the allies is being steadily
increased through building.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
STORY TELLING HOUR

The Story Telling hour was had
last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
in the assembly room of the public
library. Thirty-six children took the
opportunity to be present and were
hugely pleased with the two interest
ing stories that were told by Mrs. 8.
G. Kerberg, who had charge of the
story telling for that day. The stories
told were: Little Delight" and 1.-THE
story of Epaminondas and his Auntie. I"
On next Saturday afternoon the story
telling viii be in charge of Miss Abb
bic Leatherberry. who will tell three
stories, as follows: "A Handful of
Clay, 1.-THE. Tar Baby" and Peter"
The time for starting the story
telling is 2 o'clock promptly and all
children are expected to be on time.
The stories are for children between
the ages of and IL years, but old
er children will be admitted IL they
come With interest enough to behave.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18

The hats, with the exception of those
for daisy girls were complete flowers.
The daisies were crowned with a
wreath of small daisies.
The May Pole was set up by the
Gypsy Foresters who wore knicker-
bockers and red painted jackets dec
Grated with yellow pom-poms.
Robin Hood wore red cape, red
hat with black plume at the left
side to shape the hat, riding boots
and carried a bow and arrow. Maid
Marian wore a blue basque, short,
full skirt, lowered paniers, tall
pointed hat draped with flowing,
rose-colored veil. Friar Tuck wore a
black gown and cap and carried a
staff
The dragons, large and small one,
were hideously but realistically garb-
ed in brown. The great heads showed
open mouths with cruel, sharp teeth.
There were two goldfinches and
two red-winged black birds. These
costumes were made Of crepe paper
cut to represent feathers. The head
coverings were of the same and the
bill coming just over the eyes of the
boys.
The jester wore a black and yell
low pierrot costume and did partic-
ularly clever. work in his part.
The hobby horses wore brown rid
ing habits and jockey caps and had
fractions, wooden steeds.
The canopy bearers, four Senior
boys wore white as did the pages.
The crown bearer wore white
fairy costume with white gauze
wings. She carried the golden crown
on a violet pillow.
The maid of Honor wore a pale
blue Greek costume. Her flowing
sleeves were lined with pale yellow
The. queens robe was of pale yell
low; her train, yellow lined with pale
blue was decorated with golden stars
and metallics.
The orchestra wore white.
The park afforded q very beauti-
full setting for the fete--it was real
festival on the green--@buE Il did not
furnish sufficient accommodation for
the crowd which gathered early in
the afternoon in anticipation of the
event. The weather conditions were
not quite ideal, but II was necessary
to have the festival Tuesday on ac-
count of the state examinations which
are being held Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday of this week About 1900
Is the estimate of the crowd in at
tendance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
MRS. JOHN AsMUs DIES

Mrs. John Asmus died at her home
in Naming Sunday morning at 4:30
o'clock. She was born in Germany
March 81, 1851, being just a few
months over 65 years Of age. Mr.. and
some 30 years ago. and moved into
Manning, where they have since re-
sided. There are left to mourn her
early demise, her husband and seven
children, one child dying in infancy.
Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at 2:00 from the German
Lutheran church at Manning by the
pastor, Rev. Ansorge. The family
have the sympathy of the entire COM
munity in their affliction. We will
give the complete obituary in our
next issue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
FIRST NJ. r. CHURCH

A rainy day last Sunday, and yet
we only lacked one of having as many
as one year ago. Rain or shine, let
us keep the habit of going to Sunday
school A class suitable for all ages
will be found and many new scholars
have been enrolled the past few Sun
days. Now is the time for others to
join the school, Begin Sunday.
We were pleased to see so many
at the Mothers Day service in the
morning. Sermons Sunday at ii a. m.
and 8 p. m. We extend to you a cor
dial invitation to attend these SER
vices.
Epworth League service at p. m.
Come to the league service. League
ers, do not forget the social and cleo
ton of officers on Friday night of this
week
We will announce service again
for Melville Center and IL it does not
rain all day will try 20 be there. Ev-
erybody try and come.
Jackson Giddens, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18

The May Day Festival was given
by the high school pupils, in the park
on Tuesday afternoon. The pupils
assembled in costume at the building
at $3.50 and marched in double file
to the park where the queens throne
was placed. Here the lines separated
allowing Hazel Mclaughlin, with the
canopy bearers to pass to the throne
where the Maid of Honor, Clara Fo-
ley, crowned her queen of the May.
The queens attendants, the Senior
girls, then danced before her Other
members of the school followed in
the Dutch dance, the Swedish Knapp
dance, the Scotch dance and the Mas
que of the Flowers. The winding of
the May Pole by the attendants Of
the queen concluded the program,
after which the pupils returned to
the school building.
The Robin Hood characters, the
hobby horses, dragon and testers were
much in evidence as fun-makers,
throughout the program.
The gay costumes of the charac-
tiers in the fete were all planned with
special care, in an effort to represent
faithfully the character of the
dances and the roles of Robin Hood,
Maid Marian, Friar Tuck, and jes-
tiers.
Those who took part in the At
PENDANTS Dance before the queen
were dressed in Greek costumes in
all the colors to give the effect of the
rainbow.
The Junior girls, who gave the
Dutch dance, were dressed in blue
and white and red and white cos
tunes. The full short skirts and plain
waists were relieved by large white
kercheifs and each girl wore white
Dutch cap.
In the Swedish Knapp dance, the
girls wore short yellow skirts, white
waists, black bodices and aprons; the
boys wore black boomers, white
blouses and yellow vests.
The Scotch dance was given by
girls. They wore plaid kits made
short and full. Their tamo'shanters
were of the same plaid with a red
feather placed on the left side. Their
shoes and hose were white.
There were twelve girls in the
Masque of the Flowers. The girls
were dressed as red peoples, three as
red roses, three as daisies, and three
as Easter lilies. In general, the
skirts were representative of the
flower leaves, while the waists were
representative of the flower petals.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
BUY SHOW FOR EMPLOYEES

The Overland Automobile Co., has
contracted for the Barnum & Bailey
show for three days. The show will be
turned over to the Overland people
at Toledo for three days for the
amusement of the $4,000 employees
of the Overland factory, their families
and guests. There will be six exhibit
tons, commencing July 81. At all the
shows the tents will be open to the
persons enumerated without cost or
price, The candy butchers will pa
rade as usual and the "ice cold lemo"
men will squeeze through the seats
and walk on the auditors clothes
Just as they ordinarily do and ii will
not cost the people a cent. All re-
freshments and the admission is as
free as the air we breathe. The Over
land company paid Ringing Bros.
owners OF the Barnum & Bailey show
100000 for the show for the three
days and it will be turned over to
the automobile employees to enjoy as
they desire. This is the largest num-
Der of boards" or free tickets ever
offered anywhere for single perform
ances as the entire house is to be
"papered"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
FUNERAL HELD MONDAY

Mrs. Marie Reinhold Nissen, whose
death the Republican reported in last
weeks issue was born in Germany
Sept. "a, 1912 and died May IL, 1916
being 70 years, months and II days
old at the time of her death. Her
husband died about eight years ago
and since that time she has been max
ing her home with her son, Fred Mis-
sen, one half mile west of Hamlin.
Two sons, Peter and Fred are left
to mourn the death of a faithful and
loving mother.
Funeral services were held at the
Danish Lutheran church at Kimball-
ton Monday afternoon, conducted by
the pastor. A number of old acquain-
tances from here were present at the
funeral
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
AUDUBON YOUNG MAN
DIES IN DENVER

John Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Ludwig Hansen, formerly of Audubon
but now of Atlantic, died recently at
Denver, Colo, so a telegram states
wich was received here Tuesday or
this week.
Mr.. Hansen has been i'll with that
dreaded disease, consumption, the
past few years. The young man went
to Denver in the hope OF regaining
his health i'll drier climate and a
higher altitude. AT first he seemed
to improve, but he gradually grew
worse until the last two years he has
been practically belfast.
While a resident of this city he
was messenger boy for the Western
Union at the Rock Island depot. Nine
years ago he went to Elk Horn where
for time he was agent for the At
lantic, Northern and Southern Ry. 1t
was while he made his home in Elk
Horn that he married popular young
lady OF that place, who with one
child, her parents and host OF other
relatives and friends are left to
mourn his untimely death. We have
received no particulars yet as to
when and where the funeral will be
held.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
MUST USE RED CONTAINERS

/, Guilford II. Sumner, Secretary
Executive Officer and State Health
Commissioner, acting under the pro,
visions of Section 2564, Chapter 16
Title IL, of the Code Supplement
1913. do hereby declare that the fol.
lowing rule is hereby adopted and
made of full force and effect upon the
approval of Hon. G. w. Clarke, Gov
ernor, and upon publication by Mr.. j
P. Risley. State Oil Inspector:
GASILINE TO BE SOLD AND HAND
LED IN RED CONTAINERS
RULE:--All producers, dealers
users. and those engaged in the hand.
ling and selling of gasoline, or sub
stitutes for gasoline, to be used for
lighting, motor or other purposes
shall see to it that all such products
shall be dispensed, kept in, and other.
wise contained in red containers, ex.
|cept when the same is being consum,
ed for the purposes for which they
are sold. This rule is made and adop.
ted under and by the authority given
under Section 2505, Supplemental
Supplement of the Code of Iowa
This exception is to be made:
When gasoline is being transported
in tank cars, for the purpose or die,
tribution, said tank cars need not be
painted red, but when gasoline is be-
ing transported in barrels, all bar,
rels shall be painted red. and all bar.
rels and containers of every kind con-
tanning gasoline shall not only be
painted red but shall be plainly mark.
ed, with stencil, with the word GAS
OLINE printed thereon.
Adopted this Sth day of December
A. ID. 1915, by the Iowa State Board
of health.
Signed: Guilford II. Sumner,
Secretary-E Executive Officer Iowa state
Board of Health.
SEAL. Approved: G. w. Clarke,
Governor, State of Iowa
SEAL. Dated December s, 1915
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
CELEBRATE THEIR
SILVER WEDDING

May 18th is day that will never
be forgotten by Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Jensen, who live two and one half
miles southwest of Audubon. They had
made some arrangements to enter
tain few of their friends on that
day who knew of the affair, and who
they reasonably expected might come
to felicitate them on the occasion of
their 25th wedding anniversary.
During the afternoon their friends
poured in upon them and they were
completely surprised when no less
than 40 had gathered at their home.
The afternoon was spent in singing,
talking over old times and how for
tunate they were in being able to en-
Joy good health and each others So
ciety. Rev. III. L. Jensen, pastor Of
the Bethania church made short
but pleasing talk after which all pres
ent enjoyed an elaborate supper.
Mr., and Mrs. Jensen are among
the most highly respected and pros
porous farmers of our community,
and are the parents of six children,
who are: Chris, Ludwig, Harold
Richard, Wanda and Eva, all OF
whom were present at the celebration
Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen were married In
Denmark May IL, 1891 and after liv-
ing in their mother country but two
years. they came to America locating
first in Hartford, Conn, where for
short time Mr.. Jensen was employed
in one ofthe large factories. They had
heard of the great opportunities in
the west and how Audubon was a
county of certainties, so they moved
TO Audubon county and located In
Sharon township, where they remain
ed until recently when they moved
onto the old Peter Nissen farm where
the surprise party took place last Fri
day.
They were the recipients of num-
Der of useful and valuable presents,
in the form of silverware and cut
glass. These are tokens of the high
esteem in which Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen
are held by their neighbors.
That these excellent people may
live to enjoy many more anniversar-
les is the wish of all their friends,
and in this circle the Audubon Re-
publican wishes to be included.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
WILL HOLD RECEPTION

The Columbian club win hold
reception at the home of Mrs. Harp
Wilson this afternoon in honor of
Mrs. Gertrude Nash of California,
who is working throughout the state
of Iowa in the interest of Woman
Suffrage. Miss Shellenberger, who
has charge of the story hour at the
Des Moines city library will give sug-
gestions which promise to be Of in
terest to the club members. Mrs.
Nash spoke at the home of Mrs. r.
C. Spencer yesterday afternoon at
which time and place suffrage
meeting was held.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
ERNEST r.. MOORE
A Business Candidate For Lieutenant
+ Governor of Iowa

A Business Candidate For Lieutenant
+ Governor of Iowa
Without any question: says the
Cedar Rapids Republican, "the posi-
ton of lieutenant governor is one of
the most important offices in the
state. 1t requires executive ability of
the highest type, coupled with good,
sound business judgement and COM
mon sense. Its affairs should be in
the hands of man whose reputation
for integrity and business sagacity
has never been questioned. The adj
ministration of its affairs needs the
attention of an executive in whom the
people of Iowa should have conf
dence-a man who has proved by his
own success in life that he has the
proper ability to carry on the work
and duties of the office-one who will
not be a mere figurehead.
In f. r. Moore, of Cedar Rapids,
who is a candidate for lieutenant
governor at the general state primary
June 5th, the voters of Iowa have
such man. He will, il elected, bring
to the Office not only the most valu-
able sort of business administra-
ton but also the experience of a
trained legislator and thorough
knowledge of the many vital issues
to be COPIED with in this state.
Mr.. Moore was a member OF the
state legislature during three regu-
lar sessions and one extra session and
also served as chairman of the house
appropriation committee. He is con-
structive, progressive, and has the
courage of his convictions. The peo-
pie of Iowa, regardless of party lines,
will make no mistake in naming him
as their lieutenant governor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
WILL FINISH YEARS WORK

The years work or the Columbian
Club will close with the annual meet
ing on next Tuesday, May 23rd, at
the home of Mrs. Nettie Ross. After
election of officers and the business
has all been disposed of. the follow
ing interesting program win be given:
Retrospects. Mesdames Mott, Hurd'
Smith, Inspects; Mrs. T. B. Greenlee,
Respects; Miss Marie Wolff, Pros
poets; Miss Dora Clark. Refreshments
and social hour will follow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
THE HOME TOWN

The average western town de-
ponds upon the agricultural resour-
ces of the country in Its immediate
vicinity for its support.
When you send away for anything
you pay in advance. You go 10 the
depot for the shipment and do your
own hauling. You cannot make an
immediate exchange II the goods are
unsatisfactory. You cannot telephone
the last minute for something you
have forgotten. / am now talking
about service. A safe plan is to buy
of dealers at home, in whom you can
place confidence. Are you giving your
town your moral and financial sup
port?
IF America discourages the town,
she will kill the Nation. "-Nels Oar
ling.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
TO OPEN NEW BARBER SHOP

T. E. Shea, who has been employed
at the ]. J. Haals barber shop for
some time and who resigned last Sat
urday week. went to Omaha last Sun
day evening. While there he purchas-
ed whole new and complete outfit
of barber shop fixtures which arrived
this week. All the fixtures are of
white enameled ware, even the case
and chairs for his customers. Mr..
Shea has rented the Park Hotel par
lor, which will be remodled with a
new plate glass front and large pri-
vate door will be put in for the front
entrance. Mr.. Shea, who is an expert
tonsorial artist, has secured the SER
vices of another first class barber and
expects to be ready for business by
Saturday of this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
CALLED TO HIS HEAVENLY HOME
Highly Respected Citizen Died at His
Home In Audubon Early We'd
nesday Morning

| Mr.. Fred, Horning, following ling
ering illness of several months, pass
ed away at his home in the east part
of town Wednesday morning at 700
O'Clock. Although his demise was
looked for, 1t was distinct shock to
his numerous friends when the news
of his death was reported about the
city yesterday.
Fred Henry Horning was born in
Mecklenberg, Germany, Jan. 5, 1852
and died at his home in Audubon May
| IT, 1916, being at the time of his
death, Ga years, 4 months and IL
days of age. He became united in
marriage to Miss Sophia Kohler on
March 90, 1874 at Plato, N. Y. Mr..
and Mrs. Horning moved to Audubon
county in the year 1882 and lived on
a farm eight and half miles north
east of town until six years ago, when
after providing competency for thei
old age, they retired from farm life
and moved to Audubon where they
have since resided.
To this union were born ten child
rem, as follows: Frank, Gusta Schra-
der, Will. Emma Hillyer, Harriet
Crow, Gretchen, Paul, Charles, AL
bert and Arthur. Mrs. Hillyer and
Miss Gretchen Horning reside in
Sioux City, Iowa, and all the other
children in Audubon county.
He is also survived by two brothers
and a sister, in New York state and
one sister at Kearney, Neb. The lat
ter will be present at the funeral.
Ten grandchildren also survive.
In the death of Mr.. Horning Audi
bon county has lost one of it's most
prominent citizens and the family
faithful husband and loyal father,
who will also be missed by a large
circle of relatives and acquaintance.
The funeral services will be held
from the Danish Lutheran church
Friday afternoon at 2o'clock with the
Reverend E. Storck in charge. Inter
ment will be in Maple Grove ceme-
terry. The entire community SYM
sympathises with the family in this
their sad hour of bereavement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
pYTHIAs SISTERS CONVENTION

The following ladies went to Anita
Tuesday morning to be in attendance
at the Pythian Sisters convention.
Mesdames Eta Conklin, Mary Buth-
veg, Catherine o. Taggart, Lola Har-
mon, Elizabeth Carr. Mary Wolff.
Anna Tramp, Cora Kennels, Alice
Herndon, Cecilia Rasmussen and Miss
Eta Kennels. The Audubon Sisters
will fill the chairs at the convention
and the 30 Pythian Sisters of Extra.
who will join the Audubon Sisters,
will put on the work in the initiatory
degree.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
AWAY TO CONVENTION

Editor Hoogenakker left on Tues
days evening train for Cedar Rapids,
where he is a delegate to the Repub-
,ican State Convention that was held
there yesterday. C. H. Sampson. who
was also a delegate. was unable to go.
While there the editor also conferred
with Geo. Cosson and Henry e. Samp-
SON to see what could be done toward
furthering their chances in Audubon
county for the nomination at the pri-
mary, June 5th. of Governor and At
torney General respectively.