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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
THE COLO SUM-
MER OF 1916

Chicago Inter Ocean: The Dan
Vile, (Ill.) News, with a thought
fulness that cannot be too highly
commended, recalls the summer of
1916 to the memory of it's old
subscribers and gives some interest
ing facts concerning the meterolog-
ical conditions which then prevail
ed in these parts.
If the recollections of the News
are not at fault, and it seems to
think they are not, that summer
cannot, strictly speaking, be said
to have ever set in. Along in April,
when the gardens should have
been exhibiting signs of active life,
the snow on the ground was from
four to six feet deep and frozen
only the surface of it had melted
and the ground could not~be reach
ed for planting purposes except by
tunneling. In June the snow hat
disappeared, but the ground was
still frozen hard, and along toward
the latter part of that month anoth-
er fall occurred which made sleigh
ing good in Danville and vicinity
for several days.
On the morning cf July A water
froze in the wells and pitchers of
the early settlers, and there was
excellent skating on the neighbor-
hood ponds. Snow fell toward noon,
and the usual independence day ex-
ercises were held in a church
warmed by blazing log fires and
were participated in by men and
women in midwinter clothing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
.ELKHORN MAN
TRIES SUICIDE

Peter Ihuesen, a young photo
grapher of Elkhorn, is lying at the
point of death at the Atlantic hos
pital as a result of taking a dose
OF bicnloride OF mercury yesterday
morning at Elkhorn. He is slightly
bette tlhis afternoon, but the hopes
for his recovery are slight. He has
no relatives that are known except
an uncle in Harlan, who accompan-
led him to this city. He was unmar-
ried, and very popular with the
news of his attempted suicide was
a shock
OF late Mr. Thuesen had suffered
from financial troubles, and was
unable to pay his help. He had
gone to Council Bluffs to make
mcney to pay his debts, but fail
ed and returned TO Elkhorn yester-
day morning. When he arrived at
his place OF business, he found a
Sheriff sign on fne door, and
stunned by the failure of his
business enterprise, he went to a
drug store and obtained some bich-
lofide of mercury, taking about a
half teaspoonful OF the powder
Before he took the poison, he said
to friend that his insurance
money would pay his debts. He
was rushed TO DR.. James, who
pumped the poison from his sto-
mach, administered an antidcte
and he was then rushed to the hos
pital here for treatment.
Nh. Thuesen has been in Elkho orn
for about three years, and is a
young man about 81 years of age
AT present there are hopes for his
recovery. .---News-Telegraph
Later.
Mr.. Thuesen passed away at the
Atlantic hospital yesterday, vic
tim of his own unfortunate condi-
ton. His relatives should receive
the sympathy of this unfriendly
world.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
SAMPSON FILES
nomination PAPERS

One of the longest nomination peti
tions yet filed with the Secretary
of State was just filed by Henry E.
Sampson, candidate for Attorney
General on the republican ticket.
This petition was signed by over
5000 voters, or by almost five times
the number circulated in practically
every county and in almost every
community.
Under the law it is necessary to
have at least one per cent of the
republican vote in as many as ten
counties, but Mr.. Sampson had at
least ore per cent of the republican
vote in over nirety counties of the
State.
These NOMINATION blanks were
circulated throughout the State by
a large number of men, all enthus-
iast.c supporters of him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
JAMES c. PETERSEN
FOR SHERIFF

To X ow Jim Petersen of Douglas
(as everyone knows him by that
name) is toknow aman uopn whom
no ore can cast a single reproach.
He is the son of Peter Petersan
and wife of one ofthe solid Lanish
families OF near Fiscus Jim has lived
in Douglas township for the past
3tweatysiX years and with the rest
of us struggled hard. With never a
thot of asking for office he has
steadfastly worked for the good OF
his party and voted the republican
ticket.
In the first colum'nI on the 1st.
page of this issue will be found his
announcement asking the support OF
his party for the nomination for the
office Off sheriff.
Mr.. Petersens :stherence to the
principals of his party makes him a
worthy Candidate off the grand old
party.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
EXTRA. IOWA. THURSDAY. MAY /. 1916

OFF BOTH SIDES of the street on
which the Banks, Postoffice, and
drug stores are located
Also away from the NORTH
SIDE of the street, east, the street
on which the new Cotton store,
Spoos Restaurant, johnson and
Westphalen garage, and the Livery
stable are located. Parking for cars
cam be made on the south side of
this street or on any other street
in the City.
This order is made for the bene-
fit of all. 1t becomes operative AT
ONCE and a strict adherence to the
order is requested, so that acci-
dents may be avoided.
c. o. Hunt, Mayor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
HANS M|LlERS
SHOEMAKER KILLED.

James Palsgaard of West Hough-
ton, was instantly killed and two
other persons We're badly injured
late yestrday afternoon when a run
away team of horses crashed into
Palsg gaard's S rig, III which he and
his two children were riding, and
hurled both rigs with their five
occupants into the ditch The acci-
dent took place on the Hurontown
road near the Isle Royale boarding
house, Michigan
Palsgaard was engaged in collect
ing old rubber, paper and metal and
with his two, small children, was
on his way home i'm his single rig
when they We're ovemaken by a
team of big grays, belonging to
Tony Frarciscovitch, a farmer liy-
ing in the Paradise location near
Chassell, Mich. The farmers team
was running away and took up
most of the road, SO much that
Palsgaard could not turn out in
time to escape the onrushing team.
The other rig caught Palsgaard' s
wheel alh both rigs with their five
occupants were hurled in a heap
in the ditch. Mrs. Franciscovitc, III
who was with her husband, was
hurt as was Franciscovitch The
Pole of the farmers rig caught Pals.
gaard OF the head, it is believed,
and he was instantly killed. The
two children of Palsgaard's S who
! We're with him escaped without in
jury.
Mr.. Palsgaa1d worked for Hans
Miller of Extra as shoemaker for
several months in his shoe store up
town and conducted himself like a
gentlemac.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
Ed F. JOHNSON
FOR REELECTION

Mr.. Ed F. Johnson whose AM
nouncement will be found in our
first column, has been "a resident of
the county since 1882. Lived ON a
farm in Viola and later in Sharon.
In 1910 moved to Audubon at which
time he was elected to the Board of
Supervisors. His officials acts were
pleasing to the party and he was "a
gain honored in 1912 and his
term expires in January next.
you are on the road and meet or
overtake the county graders. unless
you personally know Ed, you can
not tell him from any other man
ON the job for he is always in the
thick of it, with his sleeves rolled
up. Ard he prides himself at over
seeing everything that's going on
in his district, of the county's busi-
ness. His great experience in coun-
ty affairs makes his services valu-
able.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
BALL CON-
TEST AT EXTRA

My, but that was a close shave
Sunday when the Buttercups" from
Hamlin played tile "Daisys' OF Ex-
ira.
Aftsr struggle never before wit
messed with those teams), when
the fortu. es cf the contest surged
to and fro ard swayed it's winnings
first to one and the'-, to the other,
did the intenseness of the situa-
tion become apparent When time
was called the Daisys had won by
one.
The Buttercups are yellow Gin
name cnly. Theyare gentlemen that
we are all pleased to meet on the
diamond or anywhere else. Come
again gectlemen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
SHIPS LOST TO DATE
ESTIMATES 736 SUNK

WASHINGTON, ID. G., April 2S.-
British estimates of the European
wars toll of merchant ships, given
in Figures today by the department
of commerce, put the number at
1856 with a tonnage of more than
1000, 900, 200. Allied vessels. loss
number 53S and neutral 1913. The
estimates, made by British ad-
miral, give British losses as 41O
ships, French fifty-three, Russian
thirty-five, Italian twenty seven,
Belgian ten, and Japanese three
This doesnot include the loss of 237
trawlers by the British, seven by the
French and two by the Belgians.
Norway, with eighty-one vessels de-
stroyed, lends the neutral nations in
losses. Sweden with forty, is sec
ond and Denmark, with twenty
eight, is third Holland has lost
twenty -four and the United States
seven. British losses amount to
per cent of the total number in SER
vice and per cent Of the tonnage.
French losses are per cent in
number and per cent in tonnage.
Despite these losses, it is declared.
the aggregate of ships owned by the
allies is being steadily increased
Through building.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
.COSSON FOR GOVERNOR
SUITS AUDUBON CO,

Des Moines, May 3-"I stand for
local option on the road question"
said Attorney General Cosson today
Il have always he'd that the ques-
tion of road building was local in
character and that it should be
left to the people of each community
to determine the kind of roads de
sired. Those who pay for roads GER
tainly should have the privilege OF
determining the kind of roads they
with. And that right should be un-
restrained"
MIR. Ccsson made the statement OF
his position on the road question in
answer to critics who are circulat-
ing the report that he is an advo-
cate of paved roads only.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
THE QUESTION NOW IS
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

The United Tax Payers League
called upon Legislative candidates al
Guthrie Center recently for a state
ment of their position upon the
road question.
ALI of the candidates were op-
posed to brick or cement pavement
Or their equivalent. Senator Foster
made speechof considerable length
which he summed UP as follows:
am not advocating paved roads.
l am NOT advocating any speci-
fic kind of roads.
| am NOT advocating an increase
of Road Tax.
| am NOT advocating a State
Bond Issue for road improvement
---or for any other purpose.
AM advocating BETTER
SPENDING of Iowa's Present road
funds.
l AM advocating that people be
permitted to spend their own money
as they please, and for such roads
as they want.
l AM advocating that people may,
upon proper petition, by vote deter
mine the kind of road Improvements
they want, or whether they want
any, and by the same process that
they may determine how they will
pay for them.
l staed for local self government.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
CHARLES /. REYNOLDS
FOR SHERIFF

Mr. Charles H. Reynolds, who an
nounce his name in another column
of this issue asking the support OF
his party for the office OF Sheriff
of Audubon County on the demo-
cratic ticket has been the efficient
deputy shriff of our county for the
past four years and during the in
cumbency Of Sheriff Sunberg. His
experience gained in the office, and
his quick wit, and gentlemanly de-
meanor fits him admirably for the
office OF which he asks his party $
support.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
THURSDAY CLUB

The Thursday Club met with Mrs.
Margaret Bishop Thursday, May 4.
Current events were. given and dis
cussed.
Reading by Mrs. Wilson. Mrs An
ma McAninch also gave a reading
taking the place of Mrs. Florence
Riley. Proverbs We're given in re-
sponse to roll CALL A delicious
lunch was served by the hostess.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
ST.. 90 PER YEAR

to determine the kind of roads
they desired. Those who pay for
the roads certainly should have the
privilege of determining the kind
of roads they wish. And that right
should be unrestrained."
MIR. Cossonn made the statement
of his position on the road question
in answer to cries who are circu-
lating the report that he is an ad-
vocate of paved roads only.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
We KNOW YOU
WILL HELP Us

To all who drive team or
guide motor.
Greeting: The town council of
Extra at its last meeting instructed
the Mayor to ask all who ride a
horse in saddle, or drive team
to buggy, or guide an automobile
to find hitch racks and place to
Park your cars AWAY from, and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
80 YEARS OLD
Political
Announce
mentS

These columns are for political
announcements of candidates of any
party; ard scarcely voter in the
south half of Audubon County but
what reads the announcement and
our endorsement, or not, as the case
may be, OF the candidate. Thro an
error last week in this column the
name of George w. Dye was made
as republican, when it should
have been, as a democrat.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
FOR RECORDER

l desire to anounce my name as a
Candidate for the office of Record
er of Audubon County subject to
the decision of the republicans as
expressed at the Primary election
June 9Th. 1916.
Your support will be appreciated.
George Jensen
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11

l desire to announce my Candi-
.dacy for the office of County Su-
pervisor of Audubon County, sub
.ject to the decision of the republi-
cans as expire ssed at the Primary
I election, June 5th. 1916.
j. H. Maharg.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
COMMERCIAL CLUB

Don't forget the next meeting
will be held in the club room on
Wednesday evening, May 17th.,
when even your shadow ON the wall
will be appreciated. Some business
of Importance awaits you.
Hans P. Petersen
Is the Secretary.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
FOR SUPERVISOR

| am candidate for the office
.of County Supervisor on the repub-
lican ticket and ask the support OF
all who believe in, the greatest ef-
ficiency obtainable at all times
tfrom that office.
Ed f. Johnson
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11

Announce my name for the of
!. flee of Sheriff of Audubon County
subject to the decision of the repub-
licaLs as expressed at the Primary
Aelection June 9Th 1916.
James G. Peterson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
COSSON MAKES STATE
MENT ON ROAD QUESTION

Il stand for local option on the
road question: said Attorney Gener
al Cosson at Des Moines yesterday.
u have always held that the ques-
tion of road building was Local in
character and that it should be left
to the people of each community
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
Editor of

Editor of
Audubon County Journal.
Please announce that am a can
didate for nomination on the Repub
lican ticket for the office of Coun-
t Recorder subject to the decision
of the voters at the Primary cleo
tion to be held on June 5th.
Ella l.. Farquhar.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
SCHOOL BOARD ELECT
SUPERINTENDENT

,At their last meeting our school
board elected Superintendent to
succeed Prof. Hoyman who received
a promotion to Toledo, Iowa, which
carries with it much more official
work and substantial raise OF
salary.
The new Superintendent is Prof.
III. B. Dorman of Manning, Iowa,
and he comes highly recommended
from that city.
Prof Dorman is graduate of
Coe College of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
finishing at the University of Wash
ington.
Miss Mihiam of Glenwood, Iowa,
was elected for English and High
school work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11

am asking the support OF all
good Republicans, for the office
of Sheriff of Audubon County, as
expressed at the Primary election
to be held June 9TH 1916.
Sam S. Wilson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
FOR SHERIFF.

desire to announce my name as
a candidate for the nomination of
! Sheriff of Audubon County,. subject
to the decision of the democrats as
expressed at the Primary election
! June 5.
Bert A. Keith.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11

From all reports Gray surely
needs new church. Easter evening
it is estimated that over one hum
dred persons were turned away, be-
ing unable to get into the church.
The young people have spoken
very definitely in getting the new
church as they gave box supper
in the hall Friday evening and
sold the boxes for $64.5O. They
cleared over $500.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs VandeBrake and two
children autoed to Brayton, Sunday,
and enjoyed pleasant day with
Mrs. VandeB Brakes parents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
Bert A. Keith

. earnest desire the support of The
democratic party for the office of
Sheriff of Audubon County subject
, to your will as expressed at the pri-
mary election June 5th. next
Charles H. Reynolds.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11

/ wish to announce that | am a
candidate for the office of Sher-
Wifi of Audubon County, Iowa, sub
ject to the will OF the republicans
as expressed at the Primary cleo
/ tion to be held June 5th
B. Frank Wilson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11

/ desire to announce that l am
candidate for the office of Sheriff
of Audubon Counnty subject to the
decision of the Democrats at the
. Primary election June 9TH. 1916.
adv Geo. w. Dye.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11
FOR CLERK

Editor Journal: Believing that
the south part of the county is on
titled to representation on the tick
ct this fall, l hereby announce my
self as candidate for C'a-k of
the District Court on the Republic
can ticket, subject to the will of The
voters of the county at the primar-
les ON June 5th. Wesley Donaldson
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11

l desire to announce that 1 am
a Candidate for the office Of
Clerk of Court subject to .he de-
cision of the Democratic party at
the Primary Election to be held
June 9TH. 1916.
adv. Henry Jacobsen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-11

/ am a cand idate for the nomina-
tion of County Clerk on the re-
publican ticket, subject to the
vote of the primaries of june 9th.
Have been life long republican,
and during 1909, 1910, and 1911
served as deputy clerk of courts
under L. A. McGinnis, and, there
fore, feel competent to efficiently
discharge the duties of that import
ant office. Your support at the pri-
maries is asked, and appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
John Horning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-14
Lydian Circle.

Lydian Circle.
The Lydian Circle of Main Street
Methodist Church held most pleas
ant meeting Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. J. sgd Conner on Ade-
line street. The attendance continues
unusually good and much interest is
being manifested.
Mrs. J. NJ. Stevens of Jackson, and
Mrs. C. w. Crisler were welcome WIS.,
itors, Mrs. Stevens giving an interest
ing talk in which were many helpful
suggestions.
1t was decided that the Lydian
would conduct food sale during the
Sunday School convention which con-
venes in this city in April. Any per
sons desiring cakes, pies, salads, or
bread may get same from commit
|'tee of ladies, the names of whom will
be published at later date.
IT was announced that the pipe or
gan recital would be given this Thurs
| day, March 18th, at 5 O'Clock. at which
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-14

time the public will have the oppor-
tunity of toning to the tones of the
organ which las just recently been
installed in the Main Street Methodist
Church, for on that evening Mr.. j. Il,
w. Lord, late organist at the church
Of the British Legation at Oporto,
Port, will render a beautiful program.
A free will offering will be taken,
which will go toward the organ fund.
When all business discussions were
finished Mrs. Crisler led the closing
prayer after which the hostess assist
cd by Misses Bette Conner, Maggie
Mae Johnson. Ruth Thrash, and Mrs.
Howard Gillian, served dainty re-
freshments.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-14
Prisc;lIian Circle.

The Priscillian Circle of the Court
Street Methodist Church met Monday
afternoon with Mrs. F. G. Austin as
hostess. This being one of the regular
business meetings all routine bust
ness was transacted. The reports of
the committees were given and the
came committees will serve for the
next two weeks. Rports were made
of the new subscriptions received to
Today's magazine and the members
are urged to bring in the remainder
of their ten subscriptions at the meet
| ing next Monday.
The cleanup campaign being car
ried on by the ladies of the city was
discussed and the members pledged
their aid in the work. The Circle then
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-14
Ladies Aid of First Presby-
terian Church.

A we'll attended meeting of the
Ladies Aid of the First Presbyterian
Church was held Monday afternoon
at the church with the second vice
president, Mrs Stephen Burr, presid-
ing in the absence of the president,
Mrs. Dan Farley. About a month ago
the ladies planned to have a rug and
food sale, on Saturday. April 10th,
and yesterday some time was given
to the discussion of the sale and more
plans were made so that the sale
would be a success in every way.
Mrs. Alex T. McCurdie and Mrs.
s., p. Johnson were welcomed as new
members. The Aid will meet again
next Monday at the church at 3 o.
clock. ~
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-14

in the near future. Mrs. Thomas ].
Jackson was elected president, to fill
the place left vacant by the resgna-
ton of Mrs. G. T. Singleton. The Pres
byterial committee made an encourag-
ing report.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. S. L. Hall, 722 River Avenue.
Block cream with cake was served
by the hostess assisted by her daugh-
tiers, Misses Irene and Eva Combs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-14
w. M. S. of First Baptist Church.

An interesting meeting of the w
NJ. S. of the First Baptist Church was
held Monday afternoon at the church
The subject study was Free Cuba, y
led by Mrs. E. n. Pack and the fol-
loving program was observed:
Song, 0 Zion Haste
Prayer-MrS. A. Polk.
What the Home Mission Board is
Doing in Cuba-Mrs. J. +. Bubb
Romanism in Cuba-Mrs. Herren.
Prayer-Mrs. ]. NJ. Brown
Task in Cuba-Mrs. II. ellis.
Prayer-Mrs. A. l.. Jones.
Mrs. S. c. Lawrence was received
az new member. The meeting closed
with a prayer by Mrs. Champlin.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-14
THE SKATERS.

Behold the very latest fad
It's now the thing to go $50
On skates to dine and later trip
The light fantastic toe;
And no one but a social star,
That wrinkles at the top
Can tell us where this latest freak
Of fashiondom will stop.
All, life will be one grand sweet skate
From dawn till evensong,
For several have skated on
The ragged edge so long
In keeping up with people who
Have had a better start.
They've grown TO be exceedingly
Proficient in the art.
New York Exchange.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-14
Y. w. A. of Main Street
Baptist Church.

Mrs. W. w Crawford of Walnut
street, was hostess of the Y. w A.
IF the Main Street Baptist Church
Monday afternoon. The meeting open
ed with a scripture reading and pray
er by Mrs. Richardson, mother OF the
hostess. program on 'The Mission
airy Schools in China" was led by
Mrs. G. NJ. McWilliams, who gave ar
interesting talk on the subject.
The members voted to give $25
year for three years to the Livingston
Memorial Fund. Work was begun on
the orphans box, which will be COM
pleted in June. Twenty-Five members
were present.