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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
MAXINE WILLIAMS
JOINS THE ANGEL BAND.

Maxine Gates Williams, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Judson N Gates.
was born at Omaha, Neb. January
20, 1911. On April 3, 1914 she was
adopted by Mr.. and Mrs. w F Will
llams and died at their home at
Extra Iowa, February 26, 1917 hay-
ing recently passed her sixth BIRTH
day.
Her tender loving heart and
thoughtfulness for others led all
who knew her nearer to the ALL
wise Father into whose care we
surrender her. While she Law as
fair as if asleep, in the midst of a
profusion of the flowers she loved
sent to the home by friends who
would show their love and sym
pathy, beautiful funeral services
We're held at the home on Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Maude Oldaker, Miss Bessie
Witthauer, Messrs Marius Hansen
and Henry Bush with Miss Olive
Cox at the piano, sang, 20 aLove
That Will Not Let Me Co." Prayer
was offered by Rev. Cox of the
M. b Church and the quartette sang
an anthem Only Thee" After read
ing of Scripture by Mrs. Heath,
Mrs. Oldaker rendered most sweet
ly sleep Little Baby OF Mine.'' Mrs.
Heath spoke briefly from Psa90:1,
Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling
place in all generations, and the
white casket was carried forth from
the home made better and happier
for having known the blessing of
little child's presence.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
BREAKING
INTO EXTRA P. 0.

The confessions OF O'Day and
Mcclure before the federal com
missioner Saturday last at Des
Moines, authorities believe, spells
the end OF one OF the most motor
ious gangs OF Post Office bandits
yet placed on the federal records.
The headquarters OF the organ
ization are believed to have been
at Angus, Iowa, where the robber-
les were planned, crews sent out
to do the work, and the loot later
disposed of.
The arrest OF O'Day who is said
to- be the Leader, and the other
two men (Riggins and McGuire) is
the result OF over four years work
on the part of Deputy Sheriff OF
John Reed Jun. OF Boone, Iowa.
Reed finally arrested the three
and turned them over to the feder-
al authorities for trial. Two were
ready to cconfess when Deputy
Marshal Vanderbilt of Des Moines,
went after them Friday night. O.
Day pleaded guilty to breaking
through the back door and blowing
the safe at Woodward, Iowa Post
office last July 5th later escaping
with twenty-five dollars in money
and few stamps.
Mcclure confessed to entering
the EXTRA POST OFFICE, break
ing the safe, and getting ninety
eight dollars in stamps and fifty
two dollars in money.
Sunday Des Moines Register.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01

prove all road and bridge contracts
OF over $4,000 within ten days af-
ter presented. When his office is
overcrowded like it is so often in
the springtime will he do this? He
will not Then it is left to the
county supervisors TO go on in
their own way-but not the town
ship-not the people.
Under the Pitt-Johnson Bill the
county is prohibited from bonding
itself to. carry out any of it's road
projects. Placing authority in the
hands of the people again observe?
The present highway commission
receives a salary of $4,000. The
one proposed by this bill would
cost the state of Iowa $4,000 per
year. Economy, Economy, What
frauds are perpetrated in thy name.
Summed up, the Pitt-Johnson Bill
is not in the interests of the citi-
zen who wants the best roads
that can be built with available
funds, it is not in the interests
OF the farmers or the general tax
payer. 1T is however in the in
terests OF the political wire -puller,
the bridge-building companies, the
cement makers, the combines and
other Interests and that't what
makes it dangerous. These latter
fellows are backing it to man.
We see great peril in this bill
which is none other than a bait for
votes, a bit of legislation CON
ceived in political quaekery," but
not a road building measure, nor
(now let us all laugh together) one
that places authority in the hands
of the people,
The Elwood Bill giving the board
OF supervisors more authority, ar
ranging for the state through the
National Department, to take adj
vantage of the road funds voted
by the congress at Washington, and
for 3 per cent OF the
auto tax to be used in road work,
is sensible measure We have com
fidence that our legislators at Des
Molnes will not fail us in the
fight soon to be staged.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
MAYOR RESIGNED
NEW ONE APPOINTED

At special meeting of the town
council of the City Beautiful held
at the Mayors office Thursday even
ing last, Mayor Charles o. Hunt.
handed in his resignation to take
immediate effect.
The Council accepted the Mayors
resignation and appointed M. r.
Terhune to fill the unexpired term.
During Mayor Hunts administra-
tion several improvements in the
city have been undertaken; first
the sanitary condition was much
improved by cons ant diligence in
that direction. Then the water
works has met the hearty approval
OF all. Water enough has been Sc
cured that will furnish the city with
that much needed article, and only
awaits the breath of spring to dig
the trenches and lay the new sys-
tenn that will be a pleasure to all
users when completed.
The new stand pipe is nearing
and will be ready for the new
flow when it's diverted to the new
mains. Mayor Hunt is moving to a
farm outside the City limits which
caused his resignation but his ser
vices has been secured to advise
with the water committee in the
progress of the work that is un-
dertaken Another substantial eff
the legalizing OF the city's brdi-
narces many of which, until the
organization OF the present coun-
Gil were DEAD LETTER, now
have been put in legal form, by
publication, and our officers have
GUIDING HAND in the hour of
trouble should such an one arise.
MIR. NJ. r Terhune is compara-
lively new man in our city, but
as manager OF the Green Bay Lum-
ber Company here, during his stay,
he has demonstrated that business
ability that marks the way to sue
cess for his employers.
The present council are giving
much time to the city's require
ments, to the satisfaction, and al
tho meeting many obstacles, they
cheerfully guide our destinies with
the one thought in ew,-fairness
in all matters pertaining to our
economy and comfort.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
JUDGE DEENER DIED
IN RED OAK

In the death of Judge Horace .E.
Deemer of Red Oak, Iowa, the
state loses one of her distinguish
ed sons; one who had devoted his
life to his work and was raised
from the, walks of men to the SUI
preme Judgeship of the Great State
OF Iowa
He was chosen to the district
Judgship when but 2S years old
and we'll did the young man render
his decisions. His promotion came,
that took him to the Supreme
bench where fer the last twenty
three years he has been actively
associated with the affairs of the
Supreme Court of Iowa.
Today he stands before the
Judge of Righteousness from whom
there is no appeal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
The Joker In The
Pitt Johnson Road Bill
Will the Legislature Burden the
People With Such Machine?

The voter, the farmer, the citizen
who has investigated the Pitt-John-
son road bill has been treated to
something savoring of the bur-
lesque.
Designed, as it's friends say, to
give the matter of road building
and road supervision back into the
hands OF the people, it instead.
arranges TO steal it from them,
little time, until eventually
(noW vote this progression carefully
for 1T is exactly what the bill pro-
vldes) the township road business
becomes county road business. the
county road business becomes state
road business, the state road busi-
ness becomes the state highway
engineers business, the appointment
OF the state engineer becomes the
governors business without re-
striction, and-hep- have the
most beautiful, high-powered, ball
bearing, political machine YOU can
conceive far, far from the reach
OF the people
The Pitt-Johnson Bill would have
the safe highway engineer appoint
ed for two years. Why for two
years? To place the office in poll
tics OF course. Al present we have
a state highway commission of
three members, each appointed for
SIX years, and one OF whose term
expires every second year. The
present commission is pretty much
out OF politics. Isn't that better?
The Pitt-Johnscn Bill provides
for the appointment of the state
engineer by the governor WITH
OUT THE APPROVAL OF THE
SENATE. Why? Why, that's the
king cog wheel OF the machine
don't you see? Then the bill pro-
vldes that the state egnineer must
approve the appointment of the
county engineers. There are ninety
nine cogs, and with the governor
as the main spring, wouldn't that
be beaut? But the poor people
again.
The Pitt-Johnson Bill provides
that the state engineer must ap-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01

MARRIED IN ATLANTIC

A marriage of interest took
place Thursday OF last week at the
parsonage in Allan
tic, when Miss Ruth Fredericks and
Mr.. Gene Porter were joined in the
holy ties of wedlock Rev. Spellman
officiated. The marriage was sur
prise to many Of the relatives and
friends but all seemed pleased over
1T nevertheless.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Al Fredericks of Greeley
township and her good traits and
character are recorded as the best
She has always remained with her
parents, and assisted with the
home duties which will enable her
to keep a home of her own as
her home life was before marriage.
As to the groom we can truly
report very industrious, good
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01

lay unconquered and almost forbid
ding before them as they viewed
what was to be their home for
the future. The farm upon which
Mr.. Bruner located in these days
of Iowa's early history was still
his home at the time of his
death.
To Mr.. Bruner and his wife were
born twelve children, tive of whom
with Mrs. Bruner, are now living.
w l. Bruner of Crosbyton, Texas;
Milton j. OF Greenfield; Mrs. Iowa
Phippen, Casey, Iowa; Jessie at
home, and Mrs Dollie Coe of this
city.
While visiting his daughter two
or three weeks ago he was taken
sick with heart disease and altho
recovering slightly from the first
attack has not been able to return
to his home about miles out.
All the family attended the funer-
al except the son IN Texas, who
could not be found by Wire. The
funeral was held in the Christian
Church last Sunday Rev. Linkletter
in charge and was largely attended
by neighbors and friends of MANY
years, who knew and respected
him. His remains Were laid away
in the pretty Extra Cemetery there
to remain till the final summons.
Card OF Thanks.
To all our friends and neighbors
who so kindly rendered us assist
ance during the illness, death and
burial OF our husband and father,
we most graciously extend our
thanks
Mrs. Bruner and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
ALVIN HOLMES INJURED
IN HAY BA|LER

While bailing hay last Friday
for Roy Dryden, in some manner
MIR. Alvin Holmes fell bodily into;
or upon, his gasoline engine and
was thrown upon the ground with
great force. AT first it was thought
his injuries received would prove
fatal for he was rendered uncon-
scious for several hours.
1t was reported that he had sus-
tanned the loss OF one eye, IA frac-
ture OF the skull and some ribs
broken. Medical examination re-
vealed that injuries were not great
The eye was not badly injured
neither was the skull.
Mr.. Holmes is recovering nicely
and will soon be to work again
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
GREAT HOG SALE OF
NELS c JENSEN { SONS

AT the full blooded Poland China
sale OF Messrs 'Nels C. Jensen and
Son, at Atlantic, Monday the follow
ing gentlemen bought one or more
of those eXcellentThogs.
$3.50, D. L. Chaffa, Fontanelle.
100000 w B Wallace, Bunceton
$500 Alfred Petersen, Elkhorn.
207.50, Lee Mills, Cumberland
102.5O, H. G Hansen, Elkhorn
10000, w E Zimmerman, Nicola
177.50, Ranney and Hayden, Alexis
202.5O, c w Phillips, New Sharon
107.50, Il c Weatherhead, Thurman
1880, H c Hansen, Elkhorn
1890 Mark Shaw, Monroe
10000. Chas Mills, Cumberland
102.50, F. c Weatherhead, Thurman
1850 w Phillips, New Sharon
70.0G j. Cyrus Norton, Indianola
$3.50, Harry Truman, Atlantic
117.5O, E Fl Chaffa, Fontanelle
$3.50 L Fl Chaffa, Fontanelle
1900, Levi Keise, Ithaca Nebr
$3.50 Geo Harry, Cumberland
5000, Wheeler, Extra
$3.50 j Wheeler, Extra I
5000 f f Shelter, Webster City
77.50, j f Flowers, Brundiage
$500 j Wheeler, Extra
5000, j Wheeler Extra
81 so, N II Nelson Atlantic
5000 j Wheeler, Extra
107.50, ID l. Chaffa, Fontanelle
1000 Levi Keise, Ithaca, Nebr
1850 II G Hansen, Elkhorn
$500, { III Johuston Correctionville
5000, NJ c Carsten. Atlantic
1000 e Meharry, Tolono, H.
$50, l. C Temple, Lewis
$500, j l. Wheeler, Extra
1880, + Meharry, Tolono III
5000, l. Wheeler, Extra
42.50, Il G Temple. Lewis
$3.50 N II Nelson, Atlantic
$3.50 n H Nelson, Atlantic
5000, Ii e McDermott, Anita
$3.50 w Zalblcy, lndianola
$3.50, N IL Nelson, Atlantic
$500 j e Meharry, Tolono, LII.
The top paid was $2O7.50.
The average S95.11.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
PERRY BRUNER PASSED
TO THE GREAT BEYOND

Another old citizen has gone to
try the realities of a better world.
Mr.. Perry Bruner was born in Put
nam County, Indianna, on April
18th. 1912, and died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. j. c Coe, on
Thursday, February 22nd, at the
age of "A years 10 months and ten
days.
When in his fourteenth year he
moved with his parents to a sparce-
ly settled section of Illinois, where
he resided until the opening of
the Civil War. He heard the call
of his country and cheerfully re-
sponded by enlisting as a private
in Co. c. list Regiment, Illinois
Infantry Volunteers on July 19,
1862. He received his honorable
discharge from the army December
Is, 1868.
In the same month of the year
1853 he was married to Mary M.
Swearingen. Two years after his
marriage, he emigrated with his
wife to Audubon County, Iowa. On
iy those who arrived in the early
days can conceive the sight of
the boundless prairies and the
stern, rugged timbered acres that
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
EXTRA BASKET BALL
WIN FROM K|RKMAN

I he locals take lead from begin
ming OF game and, although tied
three times they piled up too many
in the last half The game was
fast only at spir.s and was clean
throughout. Only one person put
out any personals and that was
Ames, the kirkman center. Yaust
their right forward. got little
peeved and walked off the floor
but no other cases like this oc-
CURED. Novak refereed the game
and the decisions We're square for
both sides. He has given every
team just as square deal as
could be had.
Our boys play Adair either Friday
or Saturday. The date is not fully
decided but it will be advertised
Not many people attended the
game and so we would like to see
a number out to see us win "a
mother victory.
The lipes up We're as follows:
Extra zike F; Kline, F.; Green, C
Minerman, G.; Sykes G.; Hartzell
Sub. Rasmussen Sub.
Kirkman. S Yaust; l.. Yaust;
Ames Adams; Sherman; Croft; Pet
erson.
Field Goals: Kline 6, like 2, Hart-
zell 3, S. Yaust 2, Ames 1 Sherman
L. Fishwild and Hershey, Time Keep
ers. ccT-ell and Dorman, score keep
ers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
Miscellaneous SHOWER
FOR LAvONE FORESTER.

Miscellaneous Shower was held
on Miss LaVone Forester last Sat
urday afternoon by a large number
OF her relatives and friends, men,
bers of the Methodist Church, in
honor of her approaching marriage
to Merle Denne, March Sth. Forty
five We're present to witness the
Mock Wedding" which was held
during the afternoon, the partici-
pants being Miss Olive Cox, bride,
Miss Lena Eckles, bridegroom, with
Miss Mabel Rider as preacher. lit
was certainly enjoyed by all pre-
sent. Miss Forester was the recip-
lent of many pieces CT linen, alum
mum and china ware for which she
wishes to extend many thanks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
s27O,00O PAID FOR
HOGS IN SIXTY DAYS

Messrs Hensley and Dimick, stock
dealers of this city paid to our
farmers Two Hundred and Seventy
Thousand Dollars in sixty days for
hogs alone. They report the follow
ing gentleman delivered hogs ,
Folly Littlefield 2S6 head.
August Wahlert 63 head.
John Wahlert 1875 head.
w. w Foreman Guthlte Co l car
load.
Bert Pine / carload.
v. j. Anciaux and Hy Burr l car
very fine ones.
Charley Foss | car fancy
John Schlater car good ones.
There were also several good
sized punches received from others
whose names we have not at hand
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01

natured and straight young man
VINO viii try his best to make a
home which everyone would be
proud OF. He is son of Mrs. John
Porter of this city.
The couple will reside on the
Fredericks, her parents, farm, the
family having moved to our little
city today.
The bride and groom went to
Des Moines, after their marriage
for short honeymoon trip, after
which they returned to Extra.
Accept our heartiest congratula-
tions, Mr.. and Mrs. Porter and may
your married life be a sunbeam till
death do you part.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
K|MBALLTON CAN NOW
BOAST OF GOOD HOTEL

The formal opening OF the Com
mercial Hotel took place last Mon
day and about $50 people took ad-
vantage of the invitation of Land
lord Bjerrum to call and partake
of cake and coffee and enjoy a So
cial time. And they did The occa-
sion will long be remembered as a
very enjoyable one. Those who at
tended Were astonished at the
great change for the better in the
hotel. They saw the rooms had un-
dergone decided change and the
combined work of paint, calcimine
soap and water, and new material
throughout the entire house makes
it ore OF the nest credible in the
state. kimballton can now boast of
a go ID hotel Kimballton and Elk
Horn Record, Feb. %.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
BAYLOR-B|LLS WEDDING
BELLS ARE PEAL|NG

Yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Herrick in
the country, occurred the marriage
of Bernie Baylor and Anna Bills.
A humber CT relatives and friends
We're present to- witness the cere-
mony. The couple are excellent
young people and are respected
highly by their numerous acuuaint-
ances. The groom is son of Mr..
and Mrs. Andy Baylor. They will
reside on the farm now occupied
by Frank Kommes and family and
Will be employed by Peter kommes.
We extend congratulations.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01

There is a new game now, called
Tickle the Editor" You take an
ordinary sheet of paper on which
you pen a few lines suitable to
the occasion. Next you fold it care
fully, inclosing in the fold Check
or Money Order sufficiently large
to cover all arrearages and also
for year or more in advance,
and hand it to the editor. Keep
an eye on him and if smile a
dorns his face the trick is work
ing fine. It can also be played by
mail Now is a good time to play
the joke
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
HARRY PAIGE LANDED
A STEADY JOB

MIR. Harry Paige, of this city, who
is employed in an automobile re-
pair shop in Council Bluufs, where
about twenty good workmen are
busy all the time, came Sunday to
visit with his family. He returned
to his work Monday morning elated
with his future prospects with word
of praise for his employers and the
efficiency of their work. The
news is gratifying to Harrys many
friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
COOPERATIVE NOTICE

There will be Stock holders
meeting on Wednesday,, March 7th,
at one O'Clock p. M. The Secretary
of Iowa Grain Dealers Association
is expected here to speak to us on
the elevator question. Be sure to
come and invite those who are
interested in the welfare OF the
Company. 2t.
Peder M. Jessen, Pres.
j. B. j Lohner, Sec'y.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-03-01
BOUGHT FINE COWS

Willie Jensen and A. p. Hansen
went to Omaha, last week, where
Mr.. Jensen bought two Holstien
COWS, paying the sum of $5OO.0O
for them.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
STARS OCCUPY SPACE
IN SPALDING 1917 GUIDE

DR.. ]. w. Diedrich today received
copy of the 1917 Spalding football
guide which contains the picture of
the Bemidji high school 1916 foot
ball team, including Coach l. O. Juv-
rud and DR.. J. w. Diedrich, together
with the names of the lineup.
Under the section Scholastic
Notes. an item on the Bemidji team
; heads the list, the item being: "The
Bemidji high school claims the
nesota for 1916. Its goal line re-
game with the strong Grand Rapids
eleven, which Bemidji won, 20 to
T."
In the section on scholastic rec
ords the record of the team is also
given, the Bemidji team having one
of the best records in the country.
The record as it appears in the item:
Bemidji (Minn.) High School
26-Park Rapids 0.
113-Blackduck 0.
36-Akeley 0.
14-Wadena 0.
76-Coleraine 0.
2O-Grand Rapids z.
The prospects for a high school
football team at the beginning ct
school last year were bad, many of
the old stars having graduated and
some had quit school, or gone else
where to attend. Those who remain
ed were chiefly raw bunch OF rock
les with few experienced men from
the previous season, headed by Cap
tain Claude Bailey. But there was
one great advantage the team had
that former teams did not have
which made it possible for last
years team to make a record. It
had DR.. Joe" Diedrich, former Uni
versity of Minnesota quarterback, to
coach them.
doc" worked hard, Coach Juvrud
worked hard and the boys worked
and the result was success for the
Bemidji high school.
The prospects for this years team
are about the same as they were last
year, a little better, in fact, for most
of the team has had a seasons train
ing under DR.. Diedrich and in all
probability the 1917 team will re-
peat the success of its predecessors.
Those who are on the picture are
as follows: DR.. J. w. Diedrich, I.
o. Juvrud, C. Bailey, captain; White,
Warfield, Madison, Frank Phibbs,
Tennstrum, Grey, captain-elect;
Carney, Opsahl, Palmer H. Lord, Fred
Phibbs, Achenbach, Kittleson and ST.
mons.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-06
HOME GUARD SUPPLIES
AT SHAVITCH BROS.

The official Home Guard United
States shirts and shoes can be Sc
cured at Shavitch Bros. Get yours
early to avoid any delay. 1-96.
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FACTIONS NOT NECESSARILY FATAL

We read and hear great
And while
gratifying
their confines is always the
is
divides all questions
fighting other nothing
done"
of is 70
this
will all little OF the sense with which Providence
has endowed them.
We recognize
all permit fractional fights reard their
the citizens
Let us take examples
proposition
possibly
population
the others
it? Decidedly Every prosperity
direct
benefit HIMSELF and while doing all for the
his deprvng
O a tangible
And
opportunity
agreed
a fighting chance for the benefits.
Briefly, they
SECURE that
he
No
of
demands undivided effort.
DEPR1VING BENEFIT.
would bitterly the charge
time
ARE DISLOYAL
of the community
a spirit your together
scrap,
be 1oaves and fishes ALREADY SECURED"
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BOOST THE FAIR

there which the people
the exhibitors citizen Especially
Bemdi make
big
shoulder to the wheel boost Make exhibits
while the
a
this
w. w" doesn't Therear
organizations.
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OFFICIAL COUNTY AND CITY PRocEEDNas

The Daily Pioneer member of the United Press As
IA represented for foreign advertising by the
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