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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06
 Good "a Foul
After Revival the Rough Show" Will Be Passed Up and the Cabaret Artist Will Find No
 Chin to CFslck But Her Own

pen can tell of his great magnetism? What vocabulary is adequate enough to set down ln cold gray type the real heart Of the man?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06

wonderful smile of his; that smile that won't come off; that smile which is truly a delightful experience; warm; cordial, eager, contagious: fraternal, kindly, per- meating; the first time he let it loose onA Ame I felt as though I had known him for years; he paused for moment after my question and then he said;
 Birmingham! Birmingham Alabama! Yes, tell 'em I'm coming down there. 1 don't know when, but I'm coming."
 And I hope he is; for he'll create holocaust here; he'll wage war on sin and the devil the like of which has never been seen or heard of He'll baptze this old town with waters of fire and the magic of his words and the magnetism of his personality will bring about a re- viva1 which will go in history as epoch making.
 They said in the beginning of this cam- paign that New York had gotten his goat:' and I listened; maybe I believed, but only for while. New York couldn't any more get Billy Sundays goat than could get an appointment today to act as lady in waiting to Queen Mary. True, 1t took Billy Sunday several Innings to trim them up in that bold. bad city; but with Billy in the box believe me, he scored. And they were hitting the trail when I left a week >ago at a 300 plus clip. If he loses, It will be by one meas ley little run. I'm still backing Billy to lead all the other leagues known when it comes to home runs. Everybody noticed at every meeting they attended how he picked up with the stick. We may have realized that he was using his hook, slide-over time but look, If you please, at his batting average. Unfortuna tely, you have to get on first before you be- gin worrying the pitcher, and New York hasn't had Hook in at first yet. While Billy's a born pitcher, he's also one of the best little base runners we have in the world today. Not the kind that my friend, Haywood Broun of the Tribune once de- scribed Larry Mclean as being, when he said; "Larry's base running looks like he's pulling Bill Taft In rlckshaw," be- cause Billy's base running is regular Marathon!
 One Billy Sunday meeting is very like another; the grounds about the Taber- nacle remind you of circus; in the cafe teria, operated by the Young Womens Christian association just next to the tent they sell soft drinks and 'eats" in regular picnic style; brave girls, women and youths, at crudely reared counters, cater to the earthly appetites of MT. Sun days vast congregations as they emerge from his services, hungry but not ashamed. Many of them do not return to their homes between the afternoon service and the night performance, but take their lunch on the grounds.
 As I left the Tabernacle, one of the, smallest atoms in the surging, billowy. interested crowds, hynotized magnetized, by the power of the man inside the big tent I heard the 'Speifers'' were selling for a small sum The Life of Billy Sun day. as the automobiles honked and the subways chortled and the big two-decl1er busses rattled on and I reflected;
 The Life of Billy Sundayw What words can paint him accurately? What
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06
Breaches the Old-Time Religion, Takes the Bible Literally and Sends Forth One Message
 Salvation Through Jesus Christ
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

My impressions of Billy Sunday? Ger tainly; that's what this story is all about. First of all, let me say that if in your mind you have thought he moved in wonderfully ordained spasms; if in your mind you thought he leaped and plunged, bathed in the radiance of con- viction; if in your mind you pictured him sprawling omnipotently, almost; if in your mind you have photographed him thus, you are right; but only partly, for noth- ing in the heavens above, or the earth beneath, or the waters under the earth has ever behaved In the pulpit like Billy Sunday; nobody has ever cut up the an- tics, assumed the typical baseball pitch CTS attitudes of twlrling the ball and sending an imaginary curved spheroid through the air straight into-I started to say space. but it's your heart that 1t lands in--llke this marvellous man.
 He jumps up on top of the pulpit and waves tho American flag; he leaps to the edge of the platform, his right knee drawn up against his chest, his fists high above his head; he drops into a chair and crosses his feet as he drawls out In perfect imitation of the ultra Anglican accent affected by the some Of the ultra-Anglican shepherds, of utra- Anglican flocks. who are his pet abomi- nations, as he says:
 So the time of revivals is p-a-h-s-t is it7' and the crowds applaud and laugh and chuckle hiiariously.
 Then as suddenly he becomes a natural, normal every day human being; he stands quiet and limp and loose jointed; then again he rails forth his lips trem- bling, his eyes beaming and the very wilderness of wrath oozing out of his nos- trils as he says:
 One day out in Iowy man said to me! MT. Sunday what we need in our church is an ethical revival turned and said to him! Go to hell with your ethical revivals." And then in flash he raises his hands heavenward and intones the words of his text. "Oh, Lord. revive Thy Work
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
COUNTY BOARD MEETING

Mrs. Miles Gardner Mrs. John Ken
nedy and Mrs. F. S. Watts gave a
one O'Clock luncheon at the home of
Mrs. Watts last Saturday to the ex-
ecutive board of the Audubon County
Child Welfare Association. Among
the out of town guests were: Mrs.
F. b. Emerson. president; Mrs. o. II.
Jacobsen, kiri ballton, secretary; Mrs.
Allen Detwiler. Lincoln township;
Mrs. Allie Emily. Viola township;
Mrs. Peter Theusen. Sharon town
ship; Mrs. X. j. Petersen. Hamlin;
Mrs. Paul Davis, Ross; Mrs. o. c.
Colee, Greeley township; Mrs. All
Miller. Cameron townchip; Miss Ella
Stearns, Miss Mary Davis. Mrs. John
Wagner, Mrs. Walter Hollingsworth
were Audubon guests.
Plans were under discussion for the
country wide celebration of Baby
Week. An effort will be made to
future something special every day of
the week. Audubon will have its
share of good things planned which
we hope to tell about little later
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

During the past month we have
sent statement to practically all
of the readers of the Republican
whose subscriptions are in Arrears,
asking them to remit the amount
due. Several hundreds of dollars are
due at this time and We must insist
that these amounts be paid. We are
publishing a newspaper at $l.00 per
year subscription. The amount is
entirely too small. Other newspapers
much smaller than the Republican
are charging 1.50 and 50 90 per year
Ii we are to maintain the Sl.00 rate
we must urge that all arrearages be
settled.
We do not want to send our paper
to anyone who is not interested in it,
but believe that ii paper is worth
taking. il is worth paying for. Our
subscribers will do us a great favor
by making remittance at once.
The Republican has spent between
$4,000 and $4,000 during the past
theee years in new equipment and
the business. like any other business,
requires money in order to make
both ends meet. We have put off
this matter of collection as long as
we can, and now that We need the
money we trust that our subscribers
will make an early response.
II. j. Hoogenakker. Editor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
LAYS IN ROAD
WITH BROKEN LEG
After Five Hours of Suffering Help
Arrived and Unfortunate Man
Given Medical Attention

Ted Parsch, young farmer who
has been employed on the Louis
Weiderstein farm four miles west
of Ross met with a serious accident
late Saturday night.
Mr.. Porsch had been attending a
social function at the home of VIM
Wiemann and was on his way home
about two O'Clock at night. When
he reached a point a mile and a half
west of Ross, his team became
frightened and ran away. throwing
him from the buggy to the ground
with such force that he fractured
his right leg. He was completely
stunned by the fall and was unable
to move for a while He finally gath
cred up Sufficient Strength to crawl
a little and after four hours he
managed to reach the home of Fred
SEWERS where he reported his con-
dition.
During the five hours that he was
compelled to be out in the cold he
suffered untold agony. His feet were
frozen, and the physician who was
called feared that he might develop
pneumonia, so he was taken to the
Atlantic hospital for treatment, on
the noon train Sunday.
Word has been sent here daily as
to his condition and the report this
morning was he was improving nice
ly and there was not any danger of
pneumonia from now on.
1t was indeed a fortunate termina-
ton of an accident that might have
proven fatal Ted's many friends
will hope that he will recover and not
be afflicted with ailments later on.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
SOLDIERS GET BACK
TO THEIR HOMES

Council Bluffs gave joyous, noisy
enthusiastic welcome TO its returning
soldiers boys. who reached home
Tuesday, after more than eight
months on the border. Joy, pride,
patriotism. love of home-all were
read in every movement of the young
men by the thousands of people who
thronged around the Rock Island
depot when the noon train from Des
Moines arrived.
When the train came in sight
cheers from more than 5000 threats
made the air culver. and an instant
later every locomotive and factory
whistle in the vicinity let go, sending
waves of sound In ali directions.
larousing other noises making until
every whistle and every bell in town
was shrieking and changing the whole
city's welcome. The outburst did not
sweep the boys OFF their feet. but the
rush of the crowd did
The plan was to march the soldiers
between the lines of people that filled
Main street to the car tracks, but
mothers. sisters sweethearts could
not be restrained. First one mother
rushed from the line and siezed her
rush followed and every boy in the
column was grasped ny loving hands.
Captain Powell and ten of his men
had remained in Des Moines to finish
the official report and consequently
the young soldiers were under the
command of Lieutenants Mead and
Percy Lainson. They tried to keep
the column formation, and Chief Wen
and a squad of police struggled to
help them. but the success was only
indifferent. Mothers and sisters We're
not to be restrained and before the
! first block of the march to the
armory had been traversed almost
every soldiers arm were clutched by
somebody.
Before the Guards reached the ar
mory they had been saluated and
cheered by at least 10000 people
There were ten times as many
people to meet us and a hundred
times as much enthusiasm as shown
to the whole regiment when We
reached Des Moines." said one of
the young men land you bet it makes
us feel good"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

We want to make Sunday a good
day by having a large attendance at
all of the services. We were pleased
with the crowds last Sunday Come
to Sunday school at 1000 a. m. Do
not forget the missionary offering in
the Sunday school. Begin now.
Sermons at 1900 a. m. and 1880
p. m. Special music and everybody
invited to these services.
We had two more additions to the
membership last Sunday. We are ar
ranging for a class of children for
baptism soon. If you have a little
one you wish baptized speak to me
soon.
Over 100 at League last Sunday.
We hope all will come again. Leader
for next Sunday. Mrs. Hazel McClaren
and she has a special program. Do
not miss it,
Melville Center hsd good congre-
cation last Sunday. Services next
Sunday at the regular hour.
Jackson Giddens, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
WESTINGHOUSE BIRTHDAY
OBSERVED TODAY

Americans today more than ever
in their history reverently recall Geo.
Washington and his inestmable ser.
vices to humanity. In all the coun-
try's history his example ard precept
shining brighter as years go by, have
well served to guide his successors,
while his counsel has seemed to grow
in wisdom as experience accumulates.
1t is therefore most fitting that at
this critical time the words of our
first president be recalled. and the
advice he gave be allowed full
weight in determining our course.
Not that Washington sought to lay
the weight of his dead hand on the
land he loved so well; no nobler
patriot ever devoted his life to his
country's service nor evar did states
man so modestly yet so firmly cd
monish his countrymen as to what
his own life had taught him might
be expected. nor counsel more
wisely as to proper methods by which
to secure the perpetuity of the liberty
he did so much to establish.
Washington was carefully con-
sentative, but he also was prudently
progressive. He was not militarist
but he did believe In resort to arms
to defend the liberties of the people.
to uphold the law, If needed. and he
consistently advocated proper prep
aration for the serious business of
national defense. His maxim, "In
time of peace prepare for war" is
familiar to us all, and it is incon-
ceivable why nation, pretending to
so deeply and sincerely reverence this
truly great American should so
persistently ignore his solemn ad-
Duration on this point
Advice he gave as to our relations
with the governments of Europe looms
largely today than ever in the history
of the country. Washington laid no
claim to prescience, but he could
foresee that any meddling by the
United States in European politics
invited disaster This is as true today
as it was in 1896. He would main
tain our rights against the world, and
that duty is no more less today then
when he delivered his Farewell Ad-
dress" in which so much of genuine
political wisdom is expressed in terms
easy to understand and apply.
In all the worlds history no nation
has thriven in all ways as has ours,
nor did ever republic before endure
so long as has the United States.
Through all our growth we have not
departed from the precepts of the
| first president; does our destiny now
require that we go beyond what
Washington deemed the limit of our
safety?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
WAR PROSPECTS FADE

When diplomatic relations were
broken with Germany il was assured
by everybody that war was certain to
fellow This certainly was in truth
not certainty but only a surface
supposition. Time and the tide of
passing events are slowly modifying
the tenseness of the situation. The
possibility of war is still present
but the chance that a clash will occur
is more remote than it was two
weeks ago
Several elements are entering into
this work of pacification. The allies
are not anxious for the United
States to get into the war game.
They are confident they have the
situation well in hand. Germany, it
appears is not anxious to bring on an
open break. The potential power
of the United States is large and It's
force is not moderated by the
kaiser and his advisers. The U-boat
campaign is not as effective as its
promoters hoped it would be. Some
care is exercised by the U-boat COM
manders and as result no overt act
has yet been committed. These are
the factors which operate to prevent
hostilities between America and Ger
many. IL is counted among sports
men an even break now. sort of
ffty-iifty proposition, that there will
be no open hostilities.
In the meantime the wearing down
process is going on in the field and
in the financial affairs of the warning
countries. The allies are marshaling
strength for big drives in the spring
The Germans are gathering their
forces to meet these onslaughts. The
next few months will doubtless wit
ness some gigantic efforts on the
part of the contending forces. These
will be tremendous sacrifices.
The neutral world is hoping and
praying in the meantime that out of
the struggle will be born a permant
peace. Intelligent men everywhere
know that there is but one base on
which such a peace is possible and
that is general recognition of the
truism that love is the fulfilling of
the law" If nations In future would
avoid war they must preach and prac-
tice love of one another in place of
the hate which they have been cult
waiting. There is no escape from the
| provisions of divine law. "Whatev-
era man soweth that shall he lso
reap" The war iG the bitter fruits
of vain striving power. 1t is the re-
suit of an effort to disobey the man
date of the divine law which COM
mands man to love his neighbor
as he does himself.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
ELOPES With A
HARLAN GIRL
Married i'm Missouri Friday and Now
Must Stand Trial For Bigamy
and Contempt of Court

Today's Harlan Tribune has the
following concerning a young man
who has been working in this city all
summer, and whose wife sued him
for divorce in the district court here
last Thursday.
Thursday afternoon Chef Race
drove his Ford car to the home of
Miss Helen Turner, west Victoria
street After a short conversation she
stepped into the machine and the car
was driven rapidly out of town. Miss
Turner's father notified Sheriff Nc
Naughton as soon as he learned of the
elopment; phone messages were i'm
mediately sent to the clerks in all
county seats warning them against is
suing a marriage license. The run
away couple did not stop in Iowa but
We're married some time Friday at
Marysville. Mo.
The facts are quite well known al
tho they have been withheld hereto
fore out of sympathy for the girls
family and relatives. Race is under
bonds in the federal court at Omaha
for hearing on the charge of induc-
ing Miss Turner to meet him in Oma-
ha for immoral purpose. They were
arrested in the same room in the Mer-
chants hotel and federal proceedings
followed.
Race has a wife and two children
living at Avoca. He has not been aid
ing in their support for long time.
Mr.. Turner. father of Miss Helen
Turner, has given Race employment
for several years. After the Omaha
proceeding Mrs. Race at Ayoca be-
gan suit for divorce in the court at
Audubon, which was heard by Judge
Woodruff at the present term and
granted Thursday morning. AS soon
as Race got the news he made dash
for Miss Turner's home, undoubtedly
by Encouragement. Immediately
Judge Woodruff was put in possession
of the facts he refused to make the
decree of divorce valid by withhold
ing his signature. This action brings
up legal point and so the matter
rests. in any event Race is guilty
of contempt of the federal court He
is also guilty of bigamy, as the Iowa
law does not permit the marriage of
divorced persons within a year. ex-
cept in the case of remarriage or by
special grant of the court"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
THE BEST Is YET TO COME"

The last number OF the winter
lecture course comes to Audubon on
March Sth, when the Cathedral
Choir fills it engagement Reports
from all over the country are to the
effect that this musical organization
is the best one on the road of its
kind. These flattering reports re
call to mind the saying of Sam
Schildkrist. the leader of the great
orchestra which has appeared here
number of times, 'the best is yet to
come.
The entire course this year has
been above the average and not a
single number so far proved failure
The patrons. as rule. have been
well satisfied with the talent selected.
We have reason to believe that the
last number will be all that is claimed
for them. In next weeks issue of the
Republican We will have more to say
about them
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
HOG SALE BREAKS
WORLDS RECORD
Average of $3OS.25 Reached at Pol
and China Hog Sale at SEWERS
Farm Today

Just as we go to press this after
noon we learn of the worlds record
being broken for prices paid for
Poland China hogs at the Fred
Sievers sale today Mr.. Sievers had
selection of 40 head of bred sows
that were offered at public auction.
Fully six hundred people were in
attendance. The large tent erected
for the purpose was filled to capaci-
ty. and many were required to remain
outside.
Mr.. Sievers had made extensive ar
rangements for the sale but the at
tendance for exceeding his fondest
expectations. The bidding was brisk
and at no time was there an idle
moment. The highest price paid
was $40 was Lady Chief. and the
lowest price paid was sos. the last
hog sold.
Below we give list of the numbers
OF the sows as listed in the catalog
and the amount paid for them:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
PARK LIVERY BARN SOLD

Thos Swezey who has been con-
Quoting the livery barn on south
park, traded the stock and equipment
and the old Foley barn on the north
side of the park to Lawrence Han
sen of Extra. who will take possess
sion of the business March first. The
barn now occupied. which was pur-
chased by the county last year. will be
torn down April first and the lot
graded to conform with the adjoining
lot.
This will make quite an improve
ment on South Park as the barn has
long ago served its usefulness. Mr..
Swezey is undecided as to what he
will do in the future but he trust he
will continue to remain citizen of
Audubon Here is hoping that the
new owner will be satisfied with his
business nd that he will be accorded
the patronage to which he is entitled
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
AUDUBON
BUSINESS MAN MARRIED

A very beautiful wedding ceremony
was performed last Wednesday at
high noon when Miss Elizabeth
Myers. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Myers was united in mar
riage to Mr.. B. B. Reilly of this city
at the home of the brides parents
one mile west of Ross.
Miss Thelma Weighton played the
wedding march to which the bridal
party entered the parlor. where in
the presence of large number of
relatives and friends Rev Starck. of
the German Lutheran church pro-
nounced the beautiful wedding cere-
mony that made them husband and
wife. This ceremony followed the
singing by Mrs. C. II. Wilde. who
sang II love You Truly"
The bride was attractively gowned
in a dress of blue silk and wore a
bridal veil. while the groom was
neatly dressed in q suit of black
serge. The attendants were Misses
Anna Berg and Anna Myers, as
bridesmaids and George Kelly and
George Berg as groomen.
After the ceremony and extending
of congratulations, the wedding
party was ushered into the Dining
room where a bounteous wedding
dinner was served. The afternoon
was spent in a social way and it was
late at night before the guests re-
turned to their home.
The bride is a splendid young
woman who has grown to woman
hood in her community. She pos
sesses such qualities as fit her admir-
ably to preside over home and is
endowed with many accomplish.
ments. The groom is one of the en-
Iterprising business men of this city
being engaged in the sale and manu-
featuring of shoes. BY studious
habit and close attention to business
affairs he has worRed up large
trade which is developing each year
He is a worthy young man and will
make good in the business world.
The contracting parties are highly
respected and bear the esteem CT all
who know them. They We're the re-
cipients of a number of valuable
presents. all OF which bespeaks of the
confidence reposed in them
They have gone 10 housekeeping in
the north part of town where the
best wishes OF host of friends will
follow them
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
FORMER AUDUBON BUSINESS
MAN DIES IN CHICAGO

just received a letter from Chicago
stating the facts concerning the death
of Steven Schryver which occurred in
Chicago on Feb. 18th. The deceased
has quite large acquaintance in
this county as he was the owner of
the first hardware store in Audubon.
For a number of years he was assoc
lated with Henry Bilharz, brother
of our former townsman. Emil Bilharz
in the Union Live Stock Commission
Co., and continued actively in the
concern until last fall. Mr. Schryver
was about 20 years 81 age. He was
highly esteemed and admired by a
large number of acquaintance, all
of whom will be grieved to learn of
his death