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ly beaded that drops at one side OF
the skirt. A wrap Of velvet and 10
linsky, worn in another act is superb.
Since Paris put a ban on evening
gowns, couturiers have put their eff
forts in stunning Eat home" gowns
for evening wear; and several models
of this type are appearing behind the
footlights this winter. One of the
most charming is white chiffon and
fur gown worn by Marjorie Wood in
object, Matrimony." 1t has a square
neck and long bishop sleeves banded
at the wrist with ermine and the
ermine-edged surplice bodice crosses
under a graceful sash Of white satin.
up Stairs and Down" offers more
interest in clothes than perhaps any
other play Of the winter. Act after
act shows frock after frock. each
more interesting than the last. Four
stunning costumes are shown in the
scene from Upstairs and Down" pic
tured At the left is an enhancing
negligee OF chiffon and silver lace;
next comes a costume Of brocade. gold
lace and tulle; third, a dance frock OF
ruffled tuue over silver gauze with
festoon of shaded roses on the bodice:
and fourth-at the extreme right-a
yellow tulle dance frock with girdle OF
shaded violet ribbons and cluster of
violets with a Shower" Of violets
knotted in narrow ribbons. Some
smart maids costumes are to be seen
in this play. and also in Come out Of
the Kitchen" in which Ruth Chatter
ton is starring.
Two delectab1e bridal costumes of
the stage will interest the engaged
girls; one costume is worn by Ivy
Sawyer in "Betty," and the other by
Muriel Harvey in 1.-THE Basker." And
no woman who is interested in suiting
her frocks to her personality, should
fail to see the costumes of Sari Pc,
trass, the fascinating little Hungarian
prima donna in Miss Springtime."
One of the most unique stage costumes
of the winter is the one worn by>Peggy
O'Neil, as an Indian girl in THE
Flame" Already this vivid costume,
has been initiated at several masque-
rades and fancy dress affairs. 80
Impressive and elegant-as a con-.
cert gown should be-is the beautiful
costume of Nine. Aida; its distin-,
guished lines produced in white satin.
en- train. embroidered and beaded
tulle in bodice and tunic and clouds
of f1lmy white tulle floating from
shoulder to ankle. The deep cuffs of
tulle on elbow sleeves and the superb,
crystal bead tassel are interesting de-
tails. ~
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At this writing, hundreds Of young
women are on the qui vive of expec-
fancy, awaiting the opening of two
plays in which smart clothes are sure
to be a feature. In one of these pro-
auctions Miss Elsie Ferguson will play
the leading role, in the other Miss
Francis Starr. There can be no COM
putting the number Of women who
look to Miss Ferguson for their fash
Ions; she is widely copied and imi-
tated-not only her gowns and hats,
but her manner, her walk, her Golf
fure, her intonation. Perhaps one
may sum it all up in one expressive
word by asserting that Miss Ferguson
possesses supreme chic
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average woman playgoer is dreadfully
disappointed if, throughout whole
play, the heroine has no opportunity
to wear a. smart, modern costume. It
does seem as though the author and
the manager might have introduced
one scene, somewhere, in which a
stunning, up-to-date frock might be
called for! There are thousands of
women in New York who select all
their personal apparel from ideas
presented by stage clothes, and even
mediocre play has chance if its
cast includes several pretty women
supplied with a full complement of
day and evening gowns, Paris hats,
wraps and sport toggery
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neat collar and cuffs Of snowy fur.
The black sailor hat has an effective
buckle trimming of ermine, and there
is a handbag of velvet and ermine to
match the frock.
Some gorgeous costumes are worn
by Anna Held in Follow Me-" The
model pictured is one of the most
gorgeous, with its floating founces of
gold gauze and it's stomacher of rhine
tones and pearl beads mounted on
tulle. In the center of this jeweled
panel is a splendid dragon-f1y en-
broidered with emerald green beads
against the background of rhinestone
and pearl. Miss Held wears two
strings Of superb pearls at her throat,
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- CORES of old ladies go to see
* Emma Dunn splay the part Of
- Angie in "Old Lady 31"-Angie,
~ who is irresistibly bewitching at
the supposed age of caps and white
hair and to-be-expected lumbago It
is matinee day sight all in itself to
stand in the theatre entrance before
the play begins, and watch the old
ladies arrive; some in limousines and
some afoot, attended by daughter,
granddaughter or niece.
And youth. for youth too, hocks to
see "Old Lady SIT is "the fash
ion," as well as the sweetest lesson
taught from behind the footlights
since ''The Passing of the Third Floor
Back"-youth, also with wistful eyes,
dreams of just such an old ladyhood
as Angles; and glinlpses through the
outward semblance of charm with
which the character is invested, an
inner essence of spiritual beauty in
fused into Angles personality by the
woman who portrays her. And youth
sees very we'll that such charm of old
age could only be possible through a
life Of sweetness, Of service, of self
forgetfulness-of love!
The first impression you receive of
Emma Dunn is an impression of buoy
ant vitality; the vitality of slim, sup
pie and elastic young womanhood, the
buoyancy of a brave, optimistic spirit
The second impression is of grace
the most perfect grace of manner, of
gesture, OF movement. The third i'm
preston Is of that unaffected natural
ness that makes great charm.
= If you can imagine Angie with rip
ping dark chestnut hair simply part
ed and coiled at the neck, instead of
snowy curls; with slim girlish figure
clad in the Nfoyenage lines of a velvet
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Style Inspiration for Every
Age Of Womdnllood On
This Winters Stage "A
Stunning AT Home
Gowns Worn By Mar
garet Ellington and Mar
jorie Wood = Julia San
derson's Velvet Frock
Sets d Fashion.
OMEWHERE in every theatre
programme. usually tucked with
seeming inconspicuousness be-

seeming lHCOuSplc uOuSHeSS DE
low the space devoted to EXTRACT
music. is the line: Costumes designed
by So and So.'' Most OF the women
who rave about the gowns behind the
footlights, pass over the inconspicuous
line in the programme which gives
credit where SO much credit is due;
but one may be sure that to So and
SO those gowns behind the footlights
have an Importance far and away be-
yond their importance to even the
most lavishly enthusiastic playgoer.
The costumes for successful pro-
duction represent substantial part of
the Investments all the costumes
must be provided before q single per-
formancet The play may or may not
prove a success-it all depends on
tickle public-and If it does not prove
q success; there are the costumes, a
dead loss! Some of these costumes
cost a great deal Of money too; five
hundred. six hundred dollars and
more are frequently represented in a
stars costume for one act-and the
feminine playgoer expects her to wear
at least three stunning gowns during
the course Of the drama. Indeed. the
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Furnishing With Antiques

for huted, or reeded, columns. Meth
er Hepplewhite or Sheraton ever put
a handy leg on one of their pieces,
and nothing turned out by Chippen-
dale showed a hint of inlay.
1t is fascinating study-this study
Of the antique in furniture+-and one
may supplement ones studies with
visits to the various museums where
rare pieces are on exhibition
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written in undertones which, below
the over-tones of the other parts must
weave a harmony that carries and
sustains the whole" 1t is, indeed like
the deep notes of cello that weaves
stirringly sweet harmonies below the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-16
Julia Sanderson's Graceful Velvet
F,rOck.

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Another footlight favorite from
fashion standpoint is Julia Sanderson.
Miss Sanderson's smile is so potent,
her dimples are SO enchanting, that
masculine playgoer may be forgiven
for not observing her frocks with close
criticism; but no smile and no dimples
ever made woman fail to see Paris
lines and arresting modes. The panne
velvet and ermine frock of Miss San
derson's pictured on today's page, is
really too adorable not to be initiated;
it is one of the very prettiest stage
frocks of the season, with it's loose,
girlish lines, it's knotted sash and the
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more definite motif Of the violins; and
afterward, 1t is the haunting notes OF
the cello that you carry away with
you. It was they, you realize, that
gave to the melody the meaning that
spoke to your spirit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-03-01
AUDUBON SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO HELP THE STARVING

The pupils of our school are con-
tributing this week toward the relief
of the terrible conditions that prevail
this winter in the war countries. An
association headed by many Of the
most prominent men of the country
are interested In getting children of
this country to help relieve the suf-
fering of children wherever found
In the countries at war. Hundreds
of thousands of school children all
over the country are giving sums to
this association. and the pupils of our
school are contributing their share.
The association explains that the
countries that have been invaded have
suffered terribly this winter and it is
stated that millions of children have
already starved to death, and that
millions more of little children face
the bitter cold Of the winter without
food and the proper clothing and
shelter
In our schools, the plan Is to col
lect money all this week, and then
send In the whole amount on Friday.
As far as possible the pupils are en-
couraged to give part of their own
savings or to give what they can earn.
Several pupils brought quarters that
they had earned last Saturday. In
another case, pupil agreed to do
without candy and spending money IL
she were permitted to contribute q
dollar. There have been a good
many other cases where pupils have
given quite large part of their
savings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-03-01
DAUGHTER CALLED TO
HER HEAVENLY HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. John Petersen, of
this city were called upon to mourn
the loss of their beloved daughter.
Ella Sigrid. whose death occurred
last Friday morning, February %.
1917, after an illness of several weeks
Leakage of the heart was the main
affliction, and all that kind hands,
loving friends and medical skill
could do was done to administer to
her wants in hopes of prolonging
the life of this sweet child. But God
saw fit to remove her from this
world of strife to a place in His
Kingdom, where life Is external
and happiness. Like a flower she
bloomed, withered for want of nour-
ishment and passed on to brighter
cline at the call Of her Master. Ella
was born in the far away Denmark on
September 81. 1908. coming to this
country with her parents when at
the age of about four years, and at
the time of her death was years of
age. Her place in the home will be
greatly missed. Her playmates at
school will find her place vacant, but
their. kind thoughts of the loss OF a
friend will ever remain In their mem
ory. Funeral services were held at
the Presbyterian church Sunday, az
ternoon, conducted by Rev Thomas
Greenlee, pastor, and interment made
in local cemetery. The parents have
the sympathy of the entire commun-
ity in this their sad hour of afflic-
ton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-03-01
CATHEDRAL CHOIR BEST YET

The Cathedral Choir which ap-
cared on the Abba Lecture Course
at the King Theatre Tuesday even
ing, presented an entertainment Of
more than usual merit. and was by
far the best musical company that
local dev0tees of this sort of enter
tainment have had opportunity Of
hearing this season. The program
they rendered was in two parts. the
first being Of a religious character.
opening with the Lost Chord and
closing with the occasional Onward
Christian Soldiers. The second part
consisted of plaintive Indian melodies
iullabys and operate selections. and
was highly pleasing to the large
audience present. There are nine
people In the company, each an artist
and possessing beautiful. well trained
voices. The Lecture Course COM
mittee Is TO be highly congratulated
upon securing such exceptional talent
as the Cathedral Choir.
The above was copied from the
Abba Republican under date of jan
nary I, 1917. The Cathedral Choir
will appear at the Presbyterian
church, Thursday evening. March s.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-03-01
DECISION GIVEN
IN TWO CASES
Before Adjournment Yesterday Judge
Woodruff Renders DECISION In
Road Case and German
Church Case

The February term of the Audi
bon county district court came to q
close yesterday afternoon. This was
the first term in many years that the
entire attention of the court was
devoted to probate and equity cases
and that no jury cases were tried.
Before adjournment Judge Wood
run rendered his decision in the
road case in which Chris. kleuver
and Chris Hahn were made defend
ants. The action was brought to
open road on the land of the de-
PENDANTS running between the south
half OF the southwest quarter of sec
ton 80 Leroy township and the north
half of the northwest quarter of sec
ton Hamlin township, the high
way running east and west. The
plaintiffs asked that the road be kept
open. 1t had been used as a road
some years ago but was not used
much at this time. The decision of
the court enjoins the plaintiffs from
attempting to open highway or in
any manner to interfere with the
use and operation of the same by
the owner, Chris. Kleuver.
The case in which a controversy
arose over the payment of $1,000 left
by the late Lois c Stuart to the
German Lutheran church. was tried
last week and occupied several days
time in which much evidence was
presented. The German Evangelical
of Peace brought suit
against the executors of the will,
claiming that Mrs. Stuart intended
the bequest to go to their associa-
ton. The German Lutheran Church
Of Audubon, which appears to be a
part of the first named society, but
now holding services in the Danish
Lutheran church, laid claim to the
beQuest.
The paragraph in the will of Mrs.
Stuart reads as follows: II hereby
give devise and bequeath to the
board of trustees of the German
Lutheran church, of Audubon, Iowa,
he sum of $1,000 in trust to be ex-
pended by said board for the use and
benefit of said church"
Judge Woodruff entered the fol-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-03-01
MAN VISITS
IN WASHINGTON, ID. &.

E. E. Bailey. who last year was
president of the Master House Pain
ters Association of this state. and
this year was one of the two delegates
to the international convention. re-
turned Saturday from New Haven,
Conn. where the convention was held.
There were about 1000 men at this
convention, the largest attendance
in the history of the association which
has now held its 33rd annual con-
ventiOn.
He reports the program thorough
out very inter esting and educational
with every master painter trying 10
get the cost accounting system estab-
lished in his business. !. Statistics
given by Hon. Edward N. Hurley.
chairman of the Federal Trade Com
mission shown that in preliminary
Investigation made last year of 2OO,-
900 corporations engaged in manu-
featuring and merchandising business
100000 were not making one penny,
100000 barely existing and the bal
ance making some money He
claims only ten percent of our manu-
facturers and business men know
what 1t actually costs to do business,
40 percent estimate what 1t costs
them and SO percent have no method
at all, but base their selling price of
goods or labor, as 1t may be, at about
or little below what their COMPETE
tor sells for. thereby demoralizing
the industry in which they are engag-
ed.
Mr.. Bailey had the pleasure of
visiting the BOardman apprentice
shops, where boys and girls are
taught all branches of the trade, and
saw houses completed by the boys
of the school. The work done by
them would make many mechanics
sit up and take notice, so nearly
perfect was their finished product.
He also visited the Yale College build
ings, so in number, with a valuea-
ton of $14,00O.00O, and saw the Yale
bowl. or athletic grounds. with a seat
ing capacity of 10000.
On his return, he visited Hoboken,
N. j., where "the Faderland and
dozen other German vessels are har-
bored" Niagara Falls. New York City
and Washington d. C. Through the
kindness and efforts of Hon. and Mrs.
w. r. Green he gained admission to
the government buildings. and was
admitted to many places that at this
time are difficult to gain admission
to. among the places visited was the
House and Senate chambers He was
in the senate at the time the "bon
dry" bill was being freely discussed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green and daughter
Margaret expect to leave Washington
for Council Bluffs soon, but in case
of an extra session of congress, they
may not come as soon as they contem-
plate. They send their best regards
to their many Audubon friends and
say they are anxious to get back to
their old home.
Mr.. Bailey stopped in Peoria, ILL.,,
short time to look after business in
connection with the next Information
al Convention which Is to be held in
that city In February of next year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-03-01
SINCE LAST FALL

Plans have been in the making for
the spring millinery season. All
womankind from the finest tot to
grandmother have had consideration
In these plans.
The manufacturers and whole
salers have done their part wonder
fully well. To be able to do our
part we went to market to get the
smartest ideas and the newest goods.
We have made arrangements to re-
ceive the new things as soon as they
are out.
We are in business for profit but
we feel that we have an obligation
beyond this in doing our part to the
end that our people may be we'll and
Hastily dressed.
Early tailored hats are awaiting
look.
Exclusive agents in Audubon for
Landso hats.
IS Wilson's Department Store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-03-01
JUSTICE DEEMER
dies AT RED OAK
Had Been Ill at His Home For The
Past Two Weeks-Was 80
Years Old

Justice Horace E. Deemer, aged SO
oldest member in point Of service of
the Iowa supreme court, died at his
home at Red Oak, Monday morning
after an illness of several weeks.
Several times during the last two
weeks all hopes for the judges reco-
very had been given up, but as often
he rallied enough to take nourish-
ment, recognized members of his
family and physicians entertained
hopes for his return to former health,
but Sunday his condition took a sud
den turn for the worse. Death re-
suited from nervous prostration
brought on by overwork.
Judge Deemer had been a member
of the Iowa supreme court since 1894
serving as chief justice during the
years of 189S,1904 and 1915. He
was reelected for a six years. term
last November
Horace e. Deemer was probably
the best known jurist in the state,
having in addition to being a member
and four times chief justice of the
largely interested in social, civic and
charitable institutions.
He was born in Marshall county,
Ind, September "a. 1858. When 8
years of age he came to Cedar coun-
ty. Iowa, and attended the public
schools at West Liberty. and later
entered the collegiate department of
the state university at Iowa City. Up
on graduation he returned to the
university and took up the study of
law. graduating in 1879. and receiv-
ing the degree of LII. B. in 1880.
He was for some time a member of
law firm in Lincoln, Nebr., but
abandoned practice there and moved
to Red Oak where he remained until
his death.
He was elected district Judge in
1885 and reelected in 1890. When
in 1894. the legislature increased the
number of judges of the supreme
court to six, Mr. Deemer was appoint
ed to the supreme bench by Frank d.
Jackson, the then governor OF Iowa
In 1890 he was by order of rotation
chief justice and again in 1914 and
in 1910,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-03-01
YOUNG COUPLE ARE
UNITED IN MARRIAGE

Miss Elena Schmidt and Mr.. Hans
H. Petersen were unitel In marriage
at Ebenezer church on Thursday
February 18th at one O'Clock by the
pastor, Rev G. B. Christensen in the
presence Of 10 guests. The attend
ants were the Misses Lena Petersen
and Laura Thyggsen, as bridesmaids
and Mr.. Eli A Schmidt and Mr..
Edward Knudsen, as groomsmen.
The bride wore q beautiful dress of
shutdown taffeta while the maids wore
dresses of white embroidered voil.
The groom and his attendants wore
suits Of blue serge. The wedding
march was playd by Hans Thusen and
Immediately after the ceremony. the
party went to the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. c. N.
Schmidt, where . reception was held.
The home was beautifully decorat-
ed with wedding bells and smilax
carnations and sweet peas. all of
which added to the gayety of the &C.
casion and presented most pleasing
specticale while a bounteous feast
was served to the assembled guests.
The bride Is the daughter Of one
of the staunch and sturdy families
of the county and by her sweet dis
position and sterling worth of charac-
ter has endeared herself to a large
circle of admiring friends. The groom
Is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lauritz
Petersen, and is an enterprising and
Industrious young farmer who has
made his own way in the world. The
happy young couple received a bed
room suit from the Young Peoples
Society of the church and many other
gifts from relatives and
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Petersen have gone to
on a farm six miles
west of Audubon where they will be
at home to their friends and where
the best wishes of all who know
them will follow them. The Repub-
lican joins in extending most hearty
to this most estim-
able young couple.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-03-01
COLUMBIAN CLUB
BANQUETS HUSBANDS
Delightful Social Affair Given In The
Dining Room Of The Methodist
Church Tuesday Evening

The Columbian Club gave a ban
quet in the dining room of the
Methodist church Tuesday evening
at which were present the members
of the various departments of the
club. their husbands and number of
guests.
A five course dinner was served,
plates being laid for 100 people. The
girls glee club Of the high school
acted as walters and the feasting con-
tinued for almost two hours. Music
was furnished on the piano during the
dinner hour by Fiji Goldstein and
Helen Buck.
After the inner man had been fully
satisfied. Mrs. E. F. Bilharz, presi-
dent OF the club, in most happy and
pleasing manner assured the husbands
and guests that it was a pleasure to
entertain them and give them some
idea of what the Club really stood
for. Her remarks were well receiv-
ed. In a few we'll chosen words she
referred to the speaker of the evening
and called upon Mrs. Laura Della
hoyde to introduce the speaker.
The Girls Glee Club of the high
school rendered two delightful
musical selections which were highly
appreciated. A male quartet compos-
ed of j. w. Landrum. w. w. Smith
F. c. Sampson and Fl. j. HOogenakker
gave two selections that were also
we'll received.
Mrs. Delahoyde then introduced
johnson Brigham, state librarian of
Des MOines in pleasing way, as the
speaker of the evening.
Mr.. Brigham is a veteran of the
Civil War and held position in
Washington, d. C. shortly before and
at the time of the assassination of
President Lincoln. He frequently saw
Mr.. Lincoln and told many interesting
stories of his connection with Wash
ington during that time, as the sub
ject of his talk was "reminiscences of
Lincoln.
Mr.. Brigham is an easy and fluent
speaker and had no difficulty in in
teresting his hearers He is
scholarly gentleman and it was a
delight to the people of Audubon to
hear him.