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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
TWO CARS COLLIDE

Monday evening a Mitchell driven
by Art Shoupe, loaded with high
school students returning from the
"Weanie roast" and a Ford driven
by Martin Mogg collided on Washing
ton street about $50. The cause
Of the accident is attributed to the
failure OF the steering gear on the
Ford to work properly. Neither car
was taveling at vey great speed 10
little damage was done to either.
The big car came out of the accident
with a bent frame and front spring
and a fender badly twisted. The
Ford had fender bent md front
wheel broken. Both cars were soon
repaired and travelling gain.
One occupant of the Mitchell.
Charles Davis was somewhat injured
by being thrown from the car and
landing upon the pavement on his
head. He suffered with slight
scalp wound and bruises about the
head. He suffered from slight
school the next day little sore but
still all there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
AUDUBON BOYS LOSE GAME

Costly fumbles at the critical mo-
ment in the game brought defeat to
the Audubon High school foot ball
team at Coon Rapids last Friday af-
ternoon by a score of 10 to 0. The
was not all done by the
Audubon team as their opponents
were but little better able to hold
the ball But the locals always
dropped the ball when it meant either
the loss of touchdown for them
selves or the gaining of touchdown
by their opponents.
Audubon received the ball on the
kickoff and carried it back half way
down the field only to lose it by a
tumble. From that time till the end
of the half it was anybody's ball who
could fall on it first and in that
Coon Rapids seemed to have luck
break for them most of the time.
During the second half. both teams
braced and showed better class of
had some advantage over the Audu-
bon boys in that they had been train
ing longer and had little better
team work when team work counted
most.
Jensen, Foley and McFadden prov
ed to be most valuable men with
Fullerton, Kelly and Leach also get
ting the plays in good shape.
One very gratifying feature OF the
game was tho true sportsman like
way in which it was played by both
teams. 1t was one the cleanest
games the local boys ever played in
and they speak very strong
friendly word Of praise for the Coon
Rapids team for their playing the
game absolutely fair without a trace
of dirty work on either side. The
Coon Rapids boys are a good straight
clean bunch of players. full of pep
and play all their game. The Audi
bon boys feel very we'll pleased with
their treatment at the hands Of their
Tho the locals lost the
game. yet they are pleased with the
fight put up and gladly speak a good
word for the Coon Rapids team.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
ENJOY A PLEASANT SURPRISE

A very pleasant surprise was PLAN
ned and carried out last Friday af-
ternoon when rs relatives and friends
went to the home of Mrs. VIM. Berg
to remind her of her 53rd birthday
anniversary. Her daughter, Miss
Emma Berg, managed all of the de-
tails. Early in the afternoon the in
vited guests met Hp town and in a
body marched to the Berg home.
Mrs. Berg was unconsciously doing
her work about the home when her
company came. She had no thought
of anyone making the affair such an
elaborate occasion and when they
filed into the house she was almost
speeches.. Mrs. Berg soon realized
the mission of her intruders and
sought at once to make their stay
pleasant and agreeable. At four
o'clock a sumptuous dinner was scrv-
ed to which all did ample Justice
Mrs. Berg is held in high esteem
by all who know her and the guests
left her many rememberances of the
occasion. The evening was spent in
social way and recalling the many
hours they had enjoyed in each other
society in years gone by. Mrs. Berg
will not forget this celebration as she
says it proved to be one of the most
pleasant events Of her life. At late
hour all departed for their homes
wishing Mrs. Berg long life and con-
tinued happiness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
CHANGE IN BUSINESS FIRM

The hardware firm of Ruhs G. Car
ter will be dissolved on the 18th of
October when J. J. Ruhs withdraws
from the firm and G. c. Carter will
become the sole owner. The deal
was made last Saturday but the in
voicing of the stock will not take
place until the 18th inst.
The change is made owing to the
i'll health of Mr.. Ruhs. He will move
onto a ten acre tract of land three
miles south of the city about the
first of next March. where he hopes
to regain his health by out door work
Mr.. Ruhs has been actively engaged
in business for 20 years. He has
always enjoyed the best of health
until a year ago when he began to
fail. During the past four months
he has enlisted the best specialists
in the hope of finding someone who
could determine his ailment, but
without success. He has finally
come to the conclusion that his con-
dition is due to nervousness and in
hone of overcoming the trouble re-
tires from active business to seek rest
on the farm.
The firm has done a splendid bus
mess and Mr.. Ruhs regrets that his
health is such that he is compelled
to leave the store. His many friends
will Join us in hoping that the change
will be beneficial to him and that he
will speedily return to his usual good
health.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
GIVE FAREWELL TO PASTOR

The members of the Presbyterian
church and the friends of the pastor.
gathered at the church last Thursday
evening for a farewell to Rev. Green
lee and wife and her sister, Miss
Cora Woodbury.. The reception was
held in the Sunday school room
which had been daintily decorated
for the occasion. The Sono Orches-
ira furnished q number Of pleasing
selections. Miss Mary Davis on be-
half Of the congregation gave talk
in which she expressed for all the
regret at the pastors leaving. AS
q token of the friendship that still
existed, and which was greater than
at any time during the three years
the pastor has been here, she pre-
scented Rev. Greenlee q substantial
purse. To this Rev. Grsenlee made
. most pleasing response and assured
all that he felt as badly as they did
about severing his connection with
congregation with whom 1t had been
q pleasure to labor Ia the Masters
vineyard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenlee and Miss
Woodbury. left on the early morning
train Monday for Los Angeles, Calif..
where they will remain at least q
year. Everyone in Audubon hopes
Mr.. Greenlee will regain his strength
after q much needed rest and that he
will be permitted to make Audubon
frequent visits In the future.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
MANY ATTEND FAREWELL
AT METHODIST CHURCH

The basement of the Methodist
church was the scene of a farewell
party to Rev. and Mrs. Jackson Gid
dens Tuesday evening. The room
had been nicely decorated with leaves
and flowers and presented a most
pleasing appearance. Several hun
dred church members and friends
were present. The Sono Ochestra
furnished several musical selections.
Mrs. Martin Kjer sang solo and Miss
Goldie Sheets gave a trombone solo,
all of which was highly appreciated.
Miss Harriet Bilharz, in her usual
pleasing way gave splendid talk in
which she spoke of the ties of friend
ship that had been made during the
three years Rev. Giddens was pastor
and how sad it was that these ties
were now to be broken. Yet in leay-
ing, the good he accomplished in the
community will live forever. As a
token of remembrance the ladies
of the church presented Mrs. Giddens
a beautiful cut glass dish and from
the men of the church handsome
rocking chair to Rev. Giddens. The
presentations were made by Miss Bill
harZ.
Rev. Giddens was visably effected
and was hardly able to speak when
he arose to respond. He soon over
came the feeling of sadness that
comes on an occasion of this kind,
and gave a short talk that was ap-
preciated and will long be remember
ed for its logic and truth.
Audubon perhaps never had more
popular pastor. Not only with the
congregation but with the outside.
Rev. Giddens was hard and indus
trious worker and by his hearty CO.
operation with the Ladies Aid Society
was able to make many marked i'm
provements in the church. The fl
nances and membership were never
in better or a more flourishing condi-
ton than at the present time. All
regret tlrt the change has been made,
but our loss will he Winterset's gain.
The best wishes of everyone will fol-
low them to their new home.
After the program was completed
the Sono Orchestra furnished music
while ice cream and waters were be-
ing served.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
NEW PASTOR IS HERE

Rev. c. w. Proctor and family
came from Gravity yesterday after
noon and are getting the parsonage
In condition to move their household
goods into It, The reverend gentle
man had a few minutes yesterday
to call on a number Of people. He
hopes to be located In few days and
will then make 1t point to meet
everyone in the community.
Rev. Proctor Is the new minister
of the Methodist church. He will
I'LL the pulpit at the church both
morning and evening next Sunday
at the usual hours. In the after
noon at three O'Clock he will hold
services at Melville Center. The
people Of the community extend to
him and his family most royal well
come and trust they will find Audi
people as congenial as folks In other
places, for after all We are pretty
much the same the world over.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
RACE AGAINST DEATH
SAVES FARMERS LIFE
Edward Oman, With Neck DislOcated
Suffers Paralysis; Wagon Wheels
Passed Over His Body

"Gothenburg, Neb., Aug. 2. (Spec-
ial telegram Edward Oman, a
farmer living near Arnold, forty
miles north of here. a few hours ago
fell from his wagon, tho wheels pass
ing over his neck and shoulders.
Apparently his neck was broken.
Part of his body was paralized. His
head was twisted and immovable
and his jaw set.
Members of the family wired to
DR.. b. j. Palmer of Davenport, Iowa,
and to DR.. Lee w. Edwards of Oma-
ha who rushed here on the Overland
Limited, then jumped into a high
powered automobile and rushed Dut
to Arnold and took immediate
charge of the patient.
when the doctors left Arnold
Oman was much relieved, was able
to turn his head from side to side
freely. the blood had begun to cir
culate and natural feeling was re-
turning to his arms and body.
''The doctors told Oman that his
neck was not broken. but that two
of the vertebra were subluxated.
They expressed the opinion that he
would recover. He will be brot here
and placed in care of DR.. Slinguff.
Oman is prominent citizen and
his friends are rejoiced at the sue
cess of the race against death. The
Omaha (Neb.) Bee of August 2. 1917
DR.. b. J. Palmer is President of
The Palmer School of Chiropractic
of Davenport. Iowa. and DR.. Lee w.
Edwards of Omaha at one time was
practicing Medical Doctor in the
state of Wisconsin, later taking up
the study of Chiropractic about four
years ago. and has been practicing
Chiropractic exclusively since that
time, at cath Farnum St.. Omaha,
Neb. ADV.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
WILL LEAVE THIS WEEK

The Flynn Paving Co.. are this
week finishing up their work in
Audubon and by tonight will have
all of the work in such shape as to
ask the city council to accept the
work.
Part of the concrete gang were
busy yesterday putting in concrete
floor in the basement at the BeasOn
garage. The work was quite a task.
there being so much space to cover
that no mixer in a town this size
could undertake the work satisfac-
torily. The mixer and the balance
Of the machinery will be loaded to-
morrow and shipped to Sioux City.
H. ]. Savage. who has been employ
ed by the company will go to Sioux
City to assist in completing a paving
contract now under way in Sioux City.
Mr.. Savage is q valuable man. He
is honest. industrious and a hard
worker and will 60 further than any
enc else to give value received to
his employer. He will probably re-
main in Sioux City most Of the win
ter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
AMBULANCE FUND NO. 5
GROWING ALMOST DAILY

The committee gratefully acknow-
lodged $50 from the Garden commit
tee of the Patriotic League. Mrs. VIM.
Rucker, Chairman.
A number of Audubon county citi-
Gems voluntarily contributed last
week and 1t Is hoped that many more
will bring their "bit" to the First
National Bank at Audubon this week
30 their names will 90 in the publish
ed list of new contributions which
will appear at an early date. Don't
let any man die for lack of care
anywhere on the battle field II your
portion Of money given will save
him. II Is an individual problem
II each gives his mite there will be no
lack Of money to finance everything.
Give now to the Audubon county Am
bulance fund and keep her first in
this work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
DEATH OF CAMERON ROSS

WOrQ reached Audubon late Friday
afternoon that Cameron Ross had
died very suddenly at Mercy hospital,
Council Bluffs. A few days before,
while enroute to Excelsior Springs.
Mo-, he was stricken on the streets of
Council Bluffs with a stroke of par
alysis. He was at once taken to the
hospital where medical attention was
given him.
His father, George M. Ross went
to his bedside at once. The attend
ing physicians were Of the opinion
that he would recover in a short time
and informed Mr.. Ross that there
was no immediate danger so he re-
turned to his farm Thursday. Fri
day morning his sister started for
Council Bluffs, but reached the hos
pital a few minutes after he had
breathed his last.
Some unforeseen complications
must have arisen. Cameron seemed
to be improving and told the nurses
attending him that he felt much bet
ter than the day before. He ate
his breakfast and also his dinner
About three o'clock a sudden change
for the worse came and before word
could be sent to his parents, he died.
The deceased was we'll known in
the north half of the county. He
was a capable and energetic young
man and the son Of one of the most
prominent families in the county. He
held many positions of trust and in
each of these he brought credit to
himself. His sudden taking away
is a source Of sorrow to large cir
Gle of friends.
David Cameron Ross. eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Ross. was born
at their home in Cameron township,
Audubon county, January %. 1880.
After a stroke Of paralysis died at
Mercy hospital in Council Bluffs, Sep
TENDER %. 1917, aged 81 years, 8
months and days.
He grew to manhood on the home
farm where he remained until
twelve years ago when he went to
Des Moines and served two years as
private secretary to Asmus Boysen,
On his return he entered the Farmers
Savings Bank at Gray as assistant
cashier. holding that position three
years. From there he went to
Templeton. as cashier of the Bank
of Templeton. holding that position
until the bank was taken over by the
Farmers Savings Bank. of that place.
Mr.. Ross then went back to Gray
where he engaged in the stock and
harness business where he remained
until May of this year, when he re-
turned to his fathers farm to help
with the work.
He was a loving. dutiful son, a
kind and affectionate brother. a
staunch friend, sympathetic and
generous to the poor. He leaves to
mourn their lose. his parents, one
sister. three brothers and numerous
other relatives and fiends.
Funeral services were held at the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
George M. Ross. seven miles north
of this city. Sunday afternoon at 200
o'clock. Rev. E. B. Cousins preach
ed the funeral sermon after which
interment was made in Maple Grove
cemetery. The services were large
ly attended and the floral tributes
were profuse. A male quartet from
this city sang three numbers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
TWO MORE EXEMPTIONS

The local exemption board 70
ceived notice from the district board
at Des Moines a few days ago that
Albert Killinger and Ed. Hansen.
two men who had been drafted into
the army. had been exempted. Both
men passed the physical examination
and at the time they were called fill
ed affidavits for exemption on either
the grounds Of dependencies or agri-
cultural pursuits.
The local board denied the exemp-
tions. but their claims were appealed
to the district board with the result
that their cases were reopened re-
sulting in the granting of the exemp>
ton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
WIFE SENDS FOR
SHERIFF AT NIGHT

Saturday night, Sheriff Wilson re-
ceived a call from the south part Of
the county to come and be of assist
ance by extending the arm Of the law
in bringing peace into worthy citi-
Gems home. After viewing the situa-
ton thru the microscope of authority,
1t seems that the worthy husband had
been to Minnesota. and under the ex-
element of the trip. imbibed too
freely of perfectly good Indian fire
water. When the husband arrived
on the scenes Of home ties. he pre-
ceeded to unite some Of the ties, and
encountered the wrath Of his worthy
spouse. To do justice to her end Of
the debate, she sent in an S. 0. 8.
to the sheriff's office for reinforce
ments. She went to Casey while he
was taken to the Justice Court where
he made a deposit Of $40 and costs
to pay for his fun. After a thoro
search of the premises the sheriff
was unable to locate any liquor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
BODY BROUGHT HERE
FOR BURIAL SUNDAY

The remains of Mrs. James Fisher,
who died at her home in Denison
last Friday was brought overland
Sunday and buried beside her hus-
band in the Douglas Center cemetery.
Funeral services were held at Deni-
son Sunday morning and Father Far
ley, who accompanied the funeral
party held short services at the grave.
Mrs. Fisher lived In Lincoln town.
ship for many years but after the
death Of her husband in 1907, she
moved to Denison. Her maiden
name was Anna Webster, her parents
living in Douglas township many
years. The old home was on farm
northwest of Nat McFadden's place.
The deacesed was also O relative of
the late Alfred d. Arney. who was &C
cidentally killed in Monona county
a few weeks ago. She leaves four
daughters, Miss Ollie Fisher. Mrs.
Josephine Messenbrink, Edna Fisher
and May Fisher. all Of Denison.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
FAMILY LEAVES HERE TO-DAY

George Dye and family who have
been residents of this city the past
nine years. left this nornig for Mar
ion. Iowa. where they-will move onto
q farm two miles from town. They
came here FIRM Marion nine years
ago. About ten days ago Mr.. Dyes
mother died, leaving his father. aged
SO years, all alone. 1t was his desire
to remain on the old place as long
as he lived. The remaining child
rem wished to comply with his re-
quest and the .result' was that Mr..
Dye was induced to move onto the
old home place to operate the farm
and take care of his aged father.
We regret to have them leave Au-
dubon. but hope they will be we'll
pleased with their new conditions.
They have lot of friends who regret
to learn of their leaving. but all will
Join in wishing them an abundance
of success.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
BLANCHE FANCHER SURPRISED

Miss Grace Johnson was sponsor
for a neatly planned surprise on her
friend, Miss Blanche Fancher last
Friday evening. Miss Johnson had
invited the young ladies to the Fan
cher home to assist In celebrating
Miss Blanche's 18th birthday ami
versary. While she was at the Cries.
cent theatre witnessing the produc-
ton Of "WomanhoOd, The Glory of A
Nation" the ladies gathered and
were in waiting for their victim. The
surprise was complete when Miss
Fancher entered her home. but II did
not take long for her to cope with
the situation and Join heartily in
making her guests comfortable and
at ease.
After q couple of hours sociability
In which games and music we're the
diversion, two course luncheon
was served.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-10-04
REPORT FROM THE RED
CROSS KNITTING DEPARTMENT

AS the difference between the Red
Cross and the Comfort Funds is not
generally understood. this explana-
ton is made by the Chairman of the
Red Cross Knitting Department.
Both funds are used for the COM
fort and relief of the soldiers but
the Red Cross Funds can only be
used in furnishing supplies ordered
by the National Red Cross Society,
and these supplies are shipped to
the National Headquarters at Wash
ington for distribution
The men going into the training
camps are furnished outfits by the
Government. but the outfits do not
include the knitted garments which
add so much to the soldiers comfort.
Some of the women decided to
start a fund which could be used to
buy yarn for these garments and
at the present time have raised
s97S.S1. in the following amounts:
$125.95 was raised by series Of
afternoon tea parties.
$S4.71 was raised from four bake
sales.
$14.50 was raised from a candy
sale. I'm charge of the Camp Fire
girls.)
s11.10 was raised from a lemon
ade sale un 'charge of the Relief
Corp.
s15.54 was the proceeds from
sale of knitting bags.
$3.50 was donation from Bertel
Wonsmos, from sale of his paintings.
$4,000 was proceeds from calves
donated by Jess Schouboe.
$500 donation from sale of Mr..
Landrums team of horses.
$4,000 cash donations.
s4S3.09 profits from the auction
and share selling.
s114.02 proceeds from sale of al
lied badges at fair.
$4,000 was sent to the Navy
League to buy yarn for the sailors
on the Cruiser "Des Moines."
$534.77 was spent for yarn, leav-
ing balance, October LIST. of $394.-
O4.
In addition to the above amount
the local Red Cross has furnished
$213.47 worth of yarn which has
gone into Audubon's share of the
seventy-five allotment of sweaters,
scarfs, socks and wristlets now being
prepared for shipment. Besides this
allotment the Audubon County KNIT
ers have already completed sweaters
for each of the soldiers now in camp
and complete outfits for the boys ON
their way to the front and are now
working on the sweaters for the next
draft.
The books in the local Red Cross
Knitting Department on October LIST,
show that Lightweight sweaters have
been completed. and ninty-six uncom..
pleted. Forty-five scarfs completed,
and sixty-seven uncompleted. Eighty
two pairs of wristlets completed and
sixty-seven uncompleted. Fifty-five
pairs of socks completed and fifty
six pairs uncompleted. Fifty-four
helmets completed and four uncom-
pleted.. This does not include the
yarn furnished nor the work done
by Extra and Kimballton, who al
sub-chapters, of the Audubon Red
Cross have been working independ-
entity.
Extra has completed and turned in:
Eleven sweaters. five scarfs, nine
pairs scarfs. twenty-five pairs OF
socks.
Kimballton. has completed and
turned in: -
Ten. sweaters, seven scarfs, eleven
pairs Of wristlets. ten pairs socks.
and have quite bit OF work on
hand.
Brayton, Gray and the Audubon
auxiliaries are doing wonderful work
in helping out the Local Department.
Mrs. q. s. Van Gorder, c. C. X. d.
wants to have get together meet
ing of the Knitting Chairman of the
sub-chapters and auxiliaries, and she