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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-13
PAYS HIGH COMPLIMENT
TO MANAGEMENT OF FAIR

Prof. j. A. Krall of the Iowa State
College of Ames, who was Judge of
the farm products and public school
exhibits at the Audubon county fair,
paid very high compliment to the
county fair association and to the
schools of the county for the large
exhibits and for the favorable way
in which they were presented. He
stated they were equal to the best
and it was plainly evident that great
painstaking care to prepare them for
show purposes was used by every ex-
hibitor in these departments. The
farm exhibits were equal to any he
had seen at other county fairs of the
state. He said the farmers of Audi
bon county should take pride to
themselves for the products that
were shown, including not only the
grains and fruits, but also for the
fine stock shown.
In the school exhibits; he had but
one adverse criticism to make. To
be equal to the best shown in the
state. there should be far more
school exhibits from the schools of
Audubon county and more varied.
Those that were shown however,
were very good and showed excep-
tional care was used by the teachers
and pupils in preparing them for
adverse criticism or for approval.
All in all, he was very much pleased.
The Floral Hall exhibits were all
good and met with most favorable
commentator from Prof. Krall. He
was pleased with the arrangement
and the fair and accessible way in
which the exhibits were displayed,
so that the public could see them
Floral Hall was one of the prittiest
he had seen at any of the fairs. In
many ways, it was equal to the Floral
Hall at the State fair, excepting of
course, 1t was much smaller.
He spoke a word of praise for all
departments of the fair. the manag-
ment. good order, clean morale and
varied free attractions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-13
WINNERS In THE
BABY CONTEST
Many Babies Were Entered and
Much Interest Was Shown in
Work of Child Welfare


The Baby Contest at the county
fair this week was an attraction en-
tirely in a class by itself. In fact
the Baby Welfare idea originated in
this county and every year the con-
test has been special feature until
this year 1t surpassed all former
attempts.
The enteries this year were great
er than last. The association had
provided better quarters which per-
mitted DR.. Gaening, of Waterloo and
her assistants to do the scoring
much more rapidly.
This morning the score cards were
totaled and carefully gone over.
After the work was completed the
judges made the following awards:
sweepstakes was awarded to Lor-
entz Thorngren, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Thorgren. of this city. He
scored ISL percent and was entered
in the boys class aged two to three
years. Children under one year of
age could not compete in the sweep
stakes and of course were not con-
sidered in making the award.
Boys Class to IL Months
Charles Linn Jr. son of Charles
Linn, Gray, 9S.5.
Olaf Jensen, son of Christian Jen-
sen, Audubon, 8S.3.
Aage Petersen, son of Chris. B.
Petersen, Extra, 97.5.
Clarence Drake Jr., son of Clar-
ence Drake, Extra, 97.3.
Girls Glass to IL months
Mary Ann Hensley, daughter of j.
l.. Hensley, Extra, ISL.
Elaine Stafford, daughter of Eli
jah Stafford, Audubon, 97.9.
Thelma Sandbeck, daughter of
Soren Sandbeck. Hamlin, 97.7.
Ruth Barrett, daughter OF Clar-
ence Barrett, Ross, Y7.6.
Boys Class 1 to z Years
Ole Bennedsen, son OF n. 3. Ben
nedsen, hlmDaiIton, 96.6.
Russell ID. Norton, son of Everett
Norton. Audubon, 96.4.
John Petersen, son of Charles
Peterson, Extra, 96.3.
Howard Carper, son of Louis Car
per. Audubon, 90.
Girls Class 1 to 2 Years
Darlene Jorgensen, daughter of
Nels Jorgensen, Hamiin, 97.l.
Catherine Petersen, daughter of
John Peterson, Extra, 81.
Arlene Bamsey, daughter of Cleve
Bamsey, Ross, 95.S.
Carrie Hansen, daughter of Hans
Hansen, Audubon, 96.7.
Boys Class z to 3 Years
Lorentz Thorngren, son of George
Thorngren, Audubon, 9S.1.
Clinton Mailer, son of George
Mailer, Ross, 96.3.
Leonard Williams, son of Arthur
Williams, Audubon, 90.
John Prather, son of Roy Prather,
Audubon, 95.5.
Girls Glass 2 to Years
Lucille Layland, daughter of Chas.
Layland, Audubon, 96.5.
Belva Searles, daughter of Harry
Searles, Audubon, 95.5.
Boys Glass 3 to 81 Years.
Fern Davis, son of Marshall Davis,
Gray, 94.6.
Wayne White, son of James White,
Hamlin, "a.
Corvan Kennedy, son of John Ken
needy, Audubon, SS.5.
Girls Class 10 81 Years
Ilene Christensen, daughter of
Clarence christensen. Extra, 96.1.
Margery Poster, daughter of Cliff
ford Poster, Extra. 94.3.
Dorothy Rice, daughter of Fred
Rice. Hamlin, 94.3.
Velma Graham, daughter of Lloyd
Graham, Audubon, 91.7.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-13
DANCE AT GRAY

A dance will be given at the Mo-
dern Woodmen hall at Gray on the
evening of Wednesday, September 10
The Bell Brothers orchestra has been
engaged to furnish the music and a
right good time Is assured. A cor
dial invitation is extended to every
one to attend.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-13

moment the Rev. Mr.. Kelly arrived
in Villisca, and will go into details
of his life, down to the moment he
signed his confession in the Logan
Jail last week.
Kelly is guilty and l am going to
tell the jury point by point how we
expect to prove him guilty" said
Faville.
Mitchell to Open for Defense
Attorney Mitchell will open for the
defense. Mitchell said:
II will make it plain in my state
ments that Kelly is innocent and will
tell the jury Just how we expect to
combat the charge of the state.
There will be no doubt of his inno-
cence when we are through
Rev. Mr.. Kelly expects to desert
the ministry and to go into business
after the trial, provided he is de-
clared innocent.
what are you going to do after
the trial?" was asked Kelly.
II do not know yet. but l think 1
shall go into business" Kelly an
swered before the baliff could inter-
fere and stop him from talking.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-13
HERE VISITING tFRIENDS

A. Dannenberg, for two years or
more. q partner Of ]. r. Best, in the
tailoring business. but who has been
located at Bemidji. Mimi, since
his graduation from the Palmer
School of Chiropractic at Davenport,
arrived in the city Tuesday to visit
friends. He sold his practice last
week on account of his having been
drawn In to the United States army
and is required to report for duty
September 10th. when he will be
located near Des Moines at Camp
Dodge. Dutch" as he was famil-
iarly known. is looking we'll and has
made a success of his new profession.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-13
YOUNG BOY Is INJURED

Yesterday afternoon during the
races a young boy by the name of
Jensen was run down by one of the
race horses when he attempted to
across the race track. The horse
stepped on the boy rendering him
unconscious. He was given medical
attention and when he was revived
1t was found that he had not been
seriously injured. We were unable
to learn the name Of the injured boys
parents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-13
DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH
Choir practice Friday evening at

NHOIr prdCtIC6 TTIUdy tVeHIHS dC
s O'Clock.
Sunday school Sunday morning at
$3.50.
Services in the evening at 8
o'clock.
Meeting Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock with J. X. Jensen.
Young Peoples Meeting Wednes-
day evening at o'clock.
Eden Valley
There will be meeting in the
United Brethren Church at Eden VAL
ley Sunday afternoon at $3.50.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
LETTER FROM
]. ". TWENTE
Tells of Army Camp and Hopes
to be One Of Fortunate
Ones to Get Home for
Christmas

Camp Funson, Kan, Dec. Is, 1917
To the Daily Citizen:
Today the weather is quite cool and
instead of drilling over the hills OF
hiking to the target range. We are
doing "bunk fatigue" We have very
little snow here but the thermometer
has lowered at or below zero for the
last week.
For the last eight weeks Co. D.,
1863 Infantry, has been favored with q
quarantine on account Of measles
and this morning three new cases de-
veloped, so that the time has been
extended up to January l, 1918.
Each enlisted man has ben exam
med for tuberculosis, has had the cul-
ture test for spinal meningitis and
the dentists have made a careful and
rigid examination of the teeth. IN
Gle Sam provides the best medical
treatment and uses the latest scienti-
fic methods to prevent the spread Of
diseases. It is hardly likely that un-
der any other condition could 10000
men be assembled and kept to the
high standard of health that is main
tanned here. Plenty Of fresh air, fire.
quent baths, absolute physical clean
illness and wholesome food help to
keep US in good health and excellent
condition.
Nearly every day men are selected
for immediate overseas duty. Those
are chosen who are we'll qualified as
mechanics of various kinds, automo-
bile repair men, chauffers or in some
other trade which is essential in build
ing up the army in its initial plans.
All of the men are working hard and
will be ready to do their share in
licking the Kaiser
Just now each one of US is thinking
about the holiday vacation. Only 10
per cent of the men will be entitled
to a pass home and of course many
of us will be disappointed. 1t will be
several days before we know who are
the lucky ones to get this pass.
/ would write you concerning indi-
vidual Baxter boys, but we have been
under quarantine so long that / do
not know where to find them. Will
be glad to send you news items con-
corning them if such come to my no
tice.
With kindest regards,
]. w. TWENTE, Co. d. 1853 Inf.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
NO MORE S CENT CANDY

Gum and all nickel package candies
will be raised to six cents in the next
few weeks, Hibbing confectioners an
nounced. This is made necessary
through the increased cost Of sugar
chocolate and other things needed fol
candy. The Hibbing candy consum-
ers are not disappointed, for they
have been expecting this latest move
Candy manufacturers have been cut
ting the size Of the nickel package for
some time. But it is not this raise
that is affecting the ''kid" candy pur-
chasers. Candy bullets are standby
since the war began. But now the
size of these bullets has dropped from
a large .30-caliber army size to about
a revolver size cartridge, and this de-
crease in size has been true in every
candy that Is prepared for children.
Chicago Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
". 7. APPLE WINS
IMPORTANT CASE
Judge Wilson Hands Down De-
cisiOn in Case Involving
Large Mining
Royalties

Judge Wilson of Galena, has hand
ed down his descision in the case of
W. T. Apple VS.. Wesley M. Smith,
both of Baxter Springs, and formerly
partners in business. The case was
tried in Chambers last summer and
the Judge took it under advisement.
w. T. Apple sued to recover one
half of first lease royalties for the
past two years on lands in the Qua
paw district including several produc-
ing mines such as the Admiralty,
Montreal, Chubb lands and various
other properties. These leases were
taken in the name of Smith but Apple
set up the claim that during the
time these leases were taken he and
Smith were operating as partners,
that they engaged in securing and
selling hay leases, farm leases and
mining leases; that in conducting the
business some of the leases were TAX
en- in the name of Apple, some in the
name of Smith and some in the name
of Smith & Apple; and the two were
under agreement with one another to
share even on all the leases taken.
These transactions were made mostly
back in 1908 but the dispute did not
came up until the Admiralty and
Montreal mines began to produce and
Mr.. Smith began to receive royalties
on the leases in his name. In court
Smith claimed that he never had q
partnership with Apple and that APP
pie had no interest in the leases that
were drawn in his (Smith's) name.
Judge Wilson's finding was that
Apple and Smith were partners in al
transactions and that Apple should
share equally with Smith in all leases
drawn in Smiths name, and order
Smith to give an accounting Of funds
received in royalties on these lands
which sum amounts to upwards Of
100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

years this plan would reduce the bond
issue $12.500 or and at the end of
20 years the city would own its plant
fully paid for.
an the last analysis of these two
propositions we are forced 10 con-
clude that under the private owner
ship, the citizen and tax payer owns
nothing and can not obtain any in
terest unless future purchase is
made by the city, that the citizens
would be only customers TO the sys-
tenn and only so long as their pay
ments are made for the service rend-
cred and ut the end Of 20 years the
rentals for the thirty fire plugs
amounting to S36,00O.00 and the
amounts paid during that time by
each and every patron are forever
gone and nothing left to show for It.
This proposed improvement is a big
item. It is not only q question Of
Importance to the citizen now living
but it is one reaching far into the
future; one that future generations
will own or not own because Of these
conditions and of its vital parts as
related to the people now and here
after. The citizens Of Baxter should
ponder and weigh well every feature
of the propositions and decide which
would be the best for all concerned
not only for the present but for all
time.
"There are hundreds of towns in
Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri which
now own and operate their public
utilities and from all accounts very
satisfactorily and profitably. Let's
not make any mistake, let's investi-
gate thoroughly before acting, no
prudent careful man is going to jump
at conclusions and make investments
large ones without first
sizing up the proposition. Why, then
should the city do it. Let's provide
means for a thorough investigation
of municipal plants and obtain the
through the experience Of
other municipalities that will guide
us right. 1t has been rumored that
the city administration has been con-
an application which has an
application to it for a water fran
chise.
"The city administration has no
moral right to grant such franchise
without first submitting it for the ap-
proval Of the citizens when they know
that a desire for a different plan ex-
lists. Should the city administration
proceed to grant n private franchise
that the sentiment in the
city is strong for a municipal plant,
they will have surpassed the power
delegated to them through the
peoples vote and denied to their con-
the right of voice for or
against.
improvements of this kind calling
for a large investment and of such
far reaching consequences should not
be considered at random or acted up
on until all interested parties have
had the opportunity to exercise thier
judgment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
CoMMUNITY's GREATEST ASSET


Ladies' Home Journal: A good road
Is one Of the greatest assets Of u CON-
munity. Considered as q means Of
getting education for the child SO that
he can comfortably get to school, as
a means Of transportation Of food
stuffs, ,as certain necessary social nc
tivities, as a spiritual means of get
ting to church--conslder a good road
from any standpoint you like-civic,
educational, economic, social, spirit
ual or moral-and It Immediately
looms up rs an asset beyond price.
The amazing part Of It is that we
have been slow to see the value that
lies in a good road, and more amaz-
ing is It that we still tolerate so many
thousands Of miles Of roads unfit to
travel. It was recently said at a large
gathering Of women that the men
were directly responsible for bad
roads; that they had not done what
they might have done to have better
roads, and that much Of the isolation
to women's lives Is due to their inabil-
ity to get from one point to another
or even a passable road. II that is
so, if men have not risen to their best
in this matter, If they nave failed to
do all they might have done, why not
let women everywhere try what they
can do in the matter of getting bet
ter roads? Getting a good road does
not depend on having a vote; men
know that Women have done much
for good roads in this country, but
have they done all they might do?
Has the actual value of a good road
really been brought home to the COM
prehension of thousands Of women?
Have not women failed to grasp the
full significance of good roads, as a
matter Of fact? If not, why these
miles and miles of scandalous roads,
with women living on them every
where. One fact is patent, there
should be no such thing as bad road
in country such as this, or in such
time as this. The time has gone
by for any excuse for bad road that
keeps child from school, man from
his market, woman from her church
or from those social chances to which
she is entitled. And the sooner we
believe this fact, men and women, the
fuller and happier our lives will be.
There is scarcely anything into which
a community can so wisely put its
money as into good roads; and the
woman who proclaims this, day in
and day out, until she gets every road
in her community comfortably ira
versatile, is a savior to her sex!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
NO MORE CAS- SHORTAGE
Telegram to Mayor Wright
Gives Assurance of Better
Service for the City
Pipes Were Ordered

mo further need to worry about
gas" reads the telegram which May
or E. L. Wright of this city received
from Mr.. Burlingame of Bartelsville,
Okla, yesterday afternoon. The may
or had been working hard in trying
to secure better gas service
for the city. When it looked as
though the company was simply neg
Letting its promises the mayor went
hard after them and made them come
across and explain their position. 1t
was then found that the gas people
had ordered necessary piping and 9th
err material, but it was hard to get
transportation for them.
The company is planning to install
two reducing stations in the north
part of the city. Last Saturday Mr.
Warner, manager of the Baxter Gas
company, succeeded in installing one
on the RosenstGn property, but he
failed to find a second place. The
people there, he said, were glad to
have the reducers, but they were
not willing to sell a place to in
stall them.
The six-inch pipe from Riverton is
being laid in the city limits now and
according to Mr.. Warner there will be
plenty of gas in Baxter Springs by
the end of this week or the first Of
next, when the laying of the pipes
will be completed and the lines con-
nected.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
MAKING BIG MESS
OF CLOTHING SUPPLY

UNITED Press Wire)
Investigations by Senate Committee
of the army quartermaster's depart
ment has shown up great delinquency
in the issuance and distribution Of
shoes, clothing, blankets, etc., to the
troops. Many complaints of suffer
ing from cold in consequence have
come in from the environments in the
middle west since the beginning Of
the cold wave. The investigation OF
Gen. Crozier's official conduct con-
tinues behind closed doors. All Other
business in congress is practically
suspended pending outcome Of inquis'
itions. President Wilson will welcome
the probe of his conduct Of the war
it was announced in the White House
today.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
chickens CONE
N HOME To ROOST
A PROMINENT CITIZEN
RIGHT ABOUT FACES ON
WATER QUESTION AND
LEAVES PUBLIC TO WONDER
Why a Man in Office Often Has
So Much Less Respect for
Peoples Rights Than
Private Citizen

In the issue Of the Baxter Springs
News of November 2, 1916, appeared
the following very able communica-
ton on the water works situation in
Baxter Springs. The Citizen editor
couldn't produce as strong and able
an argument for "letting the people
rule" if he should try. 1t was written
at the time the old council had under
consideration the granting of a water
franchise to Mr.. Wheeler Of Joplin.
The author is very high in Baxter
municipal affairs today. We shall
not mention his name, but when the
article is re-read by Baxter people
and "reduced to its last analysis" al
most every one will be able to guess
who wrote it:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
Chamberlain's Tablets

Chamberlain's tablets are intended
especially for stomach troubles, bill
iousness and constipation, and have
met with much success in the treat
ment Of those diseases. People who
have suffered for years with stomach
trouble and have been unable to obtain
any permanent relief, have been COM
pletely cured by the use Of these tab
lets. Chamberlain's Tablets are also
Of great value for biliousness. Chronic
constipation may be permanently
cured By taking Chamberlain's Tab
lets and observing the plain printed
directions with each bottle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
DRILLING FOR OIL AT CHETOPA

The developments Of the bottoms
east of Chetopa was started for oil
recently by the Uncle Sam Oil COM
pany which holds under lease 1000
acres of land. This was made possible
by securing q driller from the mining
field here. According to plans the
drilling was to have been started on
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
BIG PRICE FOR TWENTY

Twenty acres of land near the
WEIGH mines was subleased recently
by the Carthage Mining company to
the Federal Lead and Zinc company,
which is composed Of Oklahoma cap
italists. The consideration included
$50, 900 and a royalty which is not
made public. Nine holes were drilled
on the tract and It is said that every
one Of them showed q good face Of
ore
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
MOOSE CONTEST

As the close draws near Miss Edna
May Swinney jumps into the lead
with a total Of 81 tickets TO her credit
Babe" certainly is q hustler and
means to have the watch Il hard
work win get It.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
THINK HELSMAN
CAUSED DISASTER
UNITED Press Wire)

Omitted Press Wire)
Halifax, Dec. 14-John JohansOn,
helsman of Belgian relief steamer
Imon, has been detained on suspicion
Of having purposely steared his boat
into the munitions steamer Mont
Blanc, causing the big explosion.
Johanson was surrendered by the
authorities of relief hospital, who de-
clared his illness feigned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-05
STATE NEWS.

Springfield Rev Or. {. T..
Coles, rector of the Episcopal church.
has just received word of the death
of his brother, Lieut.. Coles. serving
with the Australian troops in Flan-
ders This is the third brother who
has died on the field of honor on the
western front
Sioux Falls-Redoubled efforts
are being made by officials Of Lin
coin county, 10 solve the mystery
surrounding the disappearance of the
agent of the Rock Island Railway
company. at Shindler, small town
southeast of Sioux Falls. The agent
may have been killed by robbers and
the body secreted to cover up the
crime.
Lead-The people of Lead are
very proud of Maj Hercule Lefebyre,
a French-Canadian, who is reported
TO have received the military medal
for gallantry in the field and who
has otherwise distinguished himself
with the Canadian contingent of the
British army In France. Lefebvre
formerly was a resident of Lead. Up
W III years dBo nc liNtu III TINS Nltl
with his parents. He was reared
here and attended the Lead schools.
Young Lefebvre went TO Canada
about 10 years ago to complete his
education. Two years ago his par
ents moved TO Montreal
Watertown - Sheriff Elkins re-
turned from Milford Ia, having in
custody Rudolph Schmelling. the IL
year-old boy suspected of having stol-
en- the Warren Olds automobile and
of having forged a check on one of
the local banks. According TO the
sheriff. Schmelling admits both
charges. The sum of $3.50 and a
new gold watch, which he had re-
Gently purchased, We're recovered
from the boy. He was living at one
of the hotels in Milford. He stated
that on the night of the automobile
robbery he slept in the Grand hotel
in this city. leaving here on freight
train.