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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18

/
| around here"
Did You ever look into the teeth of a
| northeaster (comma) from the cockloft
| of two-stOry shack on the Jersey coast
| (comma) in mid-September Question
markl Well, you haven't missed much.
! In the height of the season, at Atlantic
| CITY, say, from the roof parlor Tor what.
ever they call it, of the Traymore the
, experience might not be so narrowing,
| but this is Ocean City.
When We first started upon this adyen-
ture, this "Vacationing After the Other
Nacationers Have Vacated" we en-
| deavored to induce a servant to accom-
pany us, and this attic was to have been
her boudoir.
Whats your destiny" she demanded
and we told her ocean City" We pro-
nounced the name alluringly, with stars
and exclamation points after it and with
an accompanying illumination of our own
pleasant countenancc. She smiled a
scornful smile, such Il smile as we our
self had always used when Ocean City
was praised in our presence. our smokers
had come home to roost.
We hunted up another girl who had
never Heard of this growing resort, but
she attacked us from another angle
How many in family" she asked
Nine said we, and hung our head.
'Neln'' she echoed, with a pronounced
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rom MY iS'r
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highest estimation,
But I'm busted and disgusted and I've |
tumblcd from my station.
I'm nothing but chaser.
a seaside joy eraser,
a bell, a knel to spell farewell to sum-
mer time vacation
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You have probably fretted and fused
through just such northeaster as this
and you've looked out perhaps upon the
of the picture we see from
our attic window this minute. You NAV
even have suffered the added cross of
the practice hour of the semiprofessionaI
soprano across the way. tremoloipc.
through Tosti's "Good-by TO Summer
as we are suffering It now
But save your sympathetic tears,
Wen bet you never had the salty breath
Of the storm sweetened for you with the
aroma of fresh gingerbread like Mother
makes, Um-Yum! it's tickling our nos
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
Tom Days Column
Hdrki Hdrki the dogs do bark,
The beo0drs arc back in toicn;
And here one stands, qUith empty hands
on his coiumn-top, looking do,cn

II was the antepenultimate day of our
vacation, and 1t was raining. 1t was
more than raining, 1t was a northeaster.
That meant there'd be nothing doing in
Ocean City for twelve hours at least not
that there's ever much more than that
doing in Ocean City for twenty.four
hours at most, but YOU know what we
mean, We were stormboupd and we
might just as well seize the opportunity
to do a little work, outdoor pleasure be-
ing denied us.
50 we came up here in the attic and
began to prepare to get ready to write
"A piece about ocean city From the In
side Looking Out" or "Pirates on Bar
nogat Bay" or something else that would
serve to reopen the column without too
suddenly and too vividly illuminating the
place from which the light was with
drawn two weeks ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18

A roicc from GclOlr stairs: ~ IL tciH
help yon any TO get through 7chot you're
doing, so YoD can help as pick this crab
meat. yon might mention that clay Brick,
Of Ninth and ASbury dreHuc. has a lot
TO do arith houses and other real estate
around here"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
THE EQUINON

! used to be truly scientific institution.
But latterly my dignity has suffered
diminution,
And each recurring season,
For some mysterious reason,
The doctors push me nearer to my Gral
dissolution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18

Voice from JclOlp stairs: "Ihcre's q
red fdg actth a Jldcl; square In tho CEN
Ter HDtn9 from the Coast GHa,d station,
and one OF The men said 10 qcds the
northeast storm signal Is that 1rhy
Northeast High School chose those
colorS'"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18

Voice from bclol0 stairs, the Queens
this time: IF pour qcorE'S nearly done,
so is ours. IT'S stopped raining and u
yow and tho children 'rtH aoalk around to
the store for some sauce for the crabs
aoeH haze things pretty nearly ready
tohen yon come back"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

II you have no other church perfer-
ence, we invite you to worship
with us at all the services of the
Church.
Remember the Bible School meet
ing at 10 a. IN.
Public Worship at IL a. m. and
1880 p. III.
On next Sabbath we expect TO
have with us DR.. j. A. Laurie of Des
Moines, will preach for us. DR..
Laurie represents the Presbyterian
Board of Ministerial Relief and Sus-
tentation, and is visiting all our
churches in the Iowa synod
Some of his inspirational themes
are: THE Presbyterian Church in
Action: THE Worldwide Work of
our Church, Our Heritage and our
Responsibility" 1t is certain to be
very helpful day. In the after
noon. DR.. Laurie, will speak in the
Lone Star Church.
The c. f. Society at the usual
hour. Theme: How Lying Under
mines Character"
Devotional and Fellowship Gath
ering on Wednesday Evening.
Thos. b. Greenlee. pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
EIGHTH GRADE MAKES
A GOOD RECORD

Some time ago. the reading ability
of the children in the different
grades of our schools was tested.
Certain standard tests We're given
which have been used in many other
schools, and which formed a basis
of comparison between our grades
and the grades of many other towns.
1t was found at that time that all
of the grades made very good show
ings tut that the eighth grade had
done particularly well. AS is GUS
tomary with other schools, the re-
suits of the tests were reported to
Mr.. f. j. Ashbaugh. of the Exten-
sion Division of the State University
to be tabulated with other results.
Mr.. Ashbaugh commented particu-
larly on the results obtained by the
eighth grade, and stated that he
would like to have them write the
test prepared for high school stu
dents. This was done. and the
eighth grade pupils made a better
score in the test than is usually OBJ
tanned in high schools. The tests
are scored on the basis of points.
twenty-six points being about the
average score obtained in high.
schools. The eight grade score hepe
was twenty nine and four tenths
points. Mr.. Ashbaugh wrote a let
ter congratulating the class on the
showing they made.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
WILL LEAVE AUDUBON
the Head of Audubon Schools
Goes to Cherokee.

The school board and the people
in Audubon, generally. will be griev-
ed to learn that Supt. F. W. johann
sen has decided to leave Audubon at
the close of the school year, and will
go to Cherokee where he has been
elected to the superintendency of
the schools. Mr.. Johansen has been
at the head of our schools four years.
and during that time the schools
have been greater progress than at
any time previous in the history of
our public schools. He is pleasant
and agreeable, but firm in his de-
cisions and has that happy faculty of
being able to- get the best results
with the least friction. No superin
tendent of schools has been more
popular with the student body than
Mr.. Johansen.
Cherokee has a population of
5000 and an enrolment of more than
1000 pupils which requires a teach
ing corps of 81 instructors. Th5
Cherokee schools are considered
among the best in the state and the
position is eagerly sought. 1t is a
credit worthy of mention to Mr.. Jo-
hansen to learn that he was selected
from list of almost so applicants
for the position.
Two members of the Cherokee
school board were in the city last
Friday for a consultation with Mr.
Johansen and at that time the posi-
ton he accepted was rendered him.
While Audubon people regret that
he is to leave, yet they rejoice in the
fact that he has received a deserved
promotion which carries with it a
substantial increase in salary. All
who know Mr.. Johansen personally
know that he will be as successful in
his new location as he was in Audi
bon. and the best wishes of all will
follow him and his estimable wife to
their new home
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS
OF AUDUBON COUNTY

| am sending to each teacher in
the rural schools an enrolment sheet
for the Acre of Corn Club Ar
rangements have been made for a
County Leader and also township
leaders. You can now have the need
ed help in the work. This is a fine
plan, | expect large number to en-
roll for this work. There are prizes
and trips planned for you Address
Frank Sampson, Audubon county
leader or your township leader and
find out all about the plans they
have for you.
am also sending Governors Proc
lamation to the schools asking the
boys and girls to plant gardens. give
them good care and make careful
study of the harvesting of them.
Emphasis should be placed on crops
that are not perishable, such as po-
tatoes, beans, carrots. etc
There is a world wide shortage of
food. tens of thousands. and perhaps
into the millions of people will
starve unless special effort is made.
Every boy and girl should be enlist
ed in the Army and Food Producers.
Yours for humanity
ELLA NJ STEARNS.
County superintendent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION

The new high school building is
to be dedicated on Friday evening.
April eth. The building has been
in use, and has been open to visitors
for some time now. bur il is planned
in special way, to throw the build
ing open for those who care to see
it. The dedicatory address is to be
given by Prof. F. c. Ensign of the
State University. There will be
other numbers on the program, and
special things will be planned for
visitors. Complete announcements
will be made later. Admission will
be free.
Not only will there be this special
dedication exercise in opening the
building. but several other entertain
ments are planned. On the follow
ing Monday evening, April both, an
elaborate operetta is to be given by
the pupils of the Misses Barry.
Leatherberry. and Wolff. The name
of the operetta is Mother Goose's
Birthday Operetta," and the render
ing of it will take the whole even
ing. Ninety children will take part.
There will be many costumes, a lot
OF pretty songs. an in general. an
evening of splendid entertainment.
Proceeds from this entertainment
will be used to help pay for a piano
which was obtained for the lower
grades. Complete announcements
of this operetta will also be madeI
later.
The last entertainment of the ser-I
les will be given by high school
pupils. a couple of short plays havd
been prepared. and other features ari
ranged for this program. All of
these exercises and programs will be
mentioned in detail in next weeks
Republican
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
OLD LAND MARK GONE

Chas. Ping who purchased the old
Park Livery from the members of
the Board of Supervisors, has taken
down the building and will use the
dimension lumber in the erection of
a new home on the lots he recently
purchased in the east part of town
from VIM. Rucker. The barn is one
of the old land marks of the town
and now that it has been dismantled
it leaves vacant place that will be
hard to become accustomed to. Yet
when the ground is cleared of all
the debris. and the place filled in and
seeded to grass, it will make plea
SAINT and pleasing appearance.
The plot of ground was sold to
Audubon county little over a year
ago, and was purchased with the in
tention of using it for location for
a new court house, should that ever
become a realization. At some time
in the future the county will be
called upon to build new court
house, and the county will then own
plenty of ground on which to build.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
WAS KILLED BY
A STREET CAR
Former Audubon Man Meets Death
in His Home Town at an Early
Hour Tuesday Evening

Charles Van Gorder received word
early yesterday morning informing
him of the accidental death of his
brother, Wallace Van Gorder, which
occurred al his home in Waverly NJ
Y, about eight o'clock Tuesday even
ing. How the accident occurred was
not made known in the telegram
which only stated that he had been
killed by street car
Wallace Van Gorder is a brother
OF our townsman Charles Van Cor
der, and was a resident of this city
for a period of about 25 years. How
ever. fifteen years ago he went back
to New York state after selling his
monumental works, which he con-
Quoted in building on South Park.
Mr.. Van Gorder was GA years of age
at the time of his death and leaves
a wife and one daughter to mourn
his untimely death.
The deceased was born in Brad
ford county, Pa, April s, 1853. and
is the youngest brother of Charles
Van Gorder. of this city. He was
raised on farm and received
school education. At the age of
eighteen years he went to Elmira.
trade and worked there three years
as an apprentice. He Came west and
located in Audubon in 1878 and for
two years was employed by Charles
Van Gorder in a bank here. He
then went back to Elmira. n. Y,
where he remained until 1882 when
he came TO Audubon and established
a marble business on South Park.
He made splendid success of the
business and was widely known in
this and adjoining counties.
November Is, 1882 Mr.. Van Cor
der was united in marriage with
Miss Elizabeth Denniston, a native of
Ohio, and she with one daughter,
Helen Irene, are left TO mourn the
loss of a faithful husband and loving
father
Funeral arrangements have not
been made known here but Mr..
Van Gorder will not be able TO at
tend. The deceased has many friends
and acquaintance in Audubon who
will be deeply grieved to learn of
his sad and unexpected end
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
TERRY'S BIG UNCLE
TOMS CABIN COMING

Announcement is made of the
coming of the old fayorite and much
talked Of play. Uncle TOMS Cabin.
Many amusement enterprises have
grown from small comoari"s to two
ard three car shows the Terry COM
pany being one that is found in this
class, ha ing started Nv antv seven
years agr with a small troupe of ten
people gradually augmenting their
attraction until now they are carry
ir.g fifty ggcple andptraveling in their
own Pullman cars, tnJir great sue
cess being due to the fact that the
show management has always had
the energy. push and honest business
dealings, in presenting this NAM
mo:h Uncl- Toms Calm Company
From the day of their beginning
with small things, they have mount
ed upwards until now they stand at
the top without competitors, ana
now Terry's Uncle Toms CABIN is the
household word in many states The
teachers in the schools, the preacher
from their pulpits. the lecturer from
his platform, fathers and mothers
each and every one encourage the at
tendance - the worlds grca est
slave dramG that Harriet Ward
/ eecher Stow. wrote or the colored
race. and the Terry company pre-
sents this National drama in its en-
thrifty.
Neither expense or time has been
spared to make the Terry show one
of the best on the road. Having
equipped the stage with all the nee
essary scenic and electical effects.
and the presenting cast is made up
of the very best dramatic talent that
could possibly be secured, aud any
one that witnesses the production
can rest assured that they will see
as complete a production as if it
were shown in the larger cities in the
first class theatres. The name
Terry's is a guarantee in itself for
whenever this name is found upon
the advertising the people will know
what TO expect, as their presentation
is true representation of the auth
ors story. Many imllators have
tried to follow the ways of Terry
and want to know the secret of the
wonderful success. but there is no
secret, it is simply the method in
which the shows have been conduct
ed since the first performance, TWEEN
ty seven years ago.
Special attention has also been
given TO the Bands and Orchestras
this season nothing but the highest
class musicians being engaged for
the company. Terry's concert bands
will give one concert on the main
street, at 700 p. M, Big street par
ade at II O'Clock NOON. on the day
of their appearance Remember
Terry's Uncle Toms Cabin will show
one night only at Audubon. Wednes-
day, May End.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
CONCERT Is POSTPONED

Prof. j. w. Leach who was t. have
concert at the Methodist church,
has postponed the event until Friday
evening May 4th. The Indictment
weather and the impossible condition
of the roads made it advisable to
postpone the concert.
Prof. Leach is to be assisted by
Miss Tilda Schmidt. violinst, Mrs.
c. II. Wilde. accompanist and the
High School Girls Glee Club. The
proceeds OF the concert will go to-
ward the relief of the poor children
in Belgium. who are suffering untold
agony.
Prof. Leach has prepared a strong
program which will be we'll worth
the price of admission. which is 25c.
People of Audubon and vicinity
should patronize the concert liber-
ally so that neat little sum may be
forwarded to the proper parties to
be sent to Belgium where it will do
a world of good
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
TEACHERS FOR NEXT YEAR

The board of education has been
recently arranging for next years
corps of teachers. Contracts were
being signed last week, and it is
found now that quite a few of the
teachers are leaving. Those who
are planning to remain in the corps
for next year are as follows:
Grace George, Bernadena Taylor
Mary Bradford, Bernice de Frates,
A. F. Pottle. Mabel Keith, Mary
Davis. Elizabeth Catalan, Anna Will
son, and Marie Wolff.
Miss Dora Clark who has given
splendid service as Domestic Science
instructor during the past four years
has accepted a position as principal
of the high school at Fontanelle.
AT meeting of the school board
which will be helG soon, teachers
will be elected wherever vacancies
occur. The matter of the supcrin-
tendency is still undecided.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
HOME FROM DIES MONIES

Hon. Fl. j. Mantz, Audubon coun-
tvs representative In the lower
house of the state legislature, re-
turned from Des Moines Sunday, the
legislature having adjourned for the
session late Saturday night. He has
been in the capitol city since jan
uary Sth. During the past three
months, much legislation was enact
ed into law and Mr.. Mantz took a
prominent part in every important
act of the assembly. He was always
at his post of duty, and his position
was always known. When a vote
was to be taken on an important
measure he was found at the seat re-
cording his vote instead of avoiding
the issue by loafing in the cloak
rooms. The Republican has had a
great deal of admiration for Mr..
Mantz and can truthfully say that
he has acted wisely and we'll Ger
tainly no fair minded man can find
any cause for complaint for the posi-
ton he took on the important bills
that were up for consideration.
No less tan a dozen r'embers of
the house said to be the writer re-
Gently; you folks in Audubon
county certainly have a splendid
representative in Mr.. Mantz. and
every member here holds him in
highest regard" That was a SPLEEN
did compliment to a worthy citizen
of our town.
Mrs. Mantz and son, spent most of
the time in Des Moines with Mr..
Mantz, but the past few weeks visit
ed in Omaha. Mr.. MantZ Joined his
family when he returned home on
Sunday. They will be accorded
royal welcome back home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
10 MEET FRIDAY NIGHT

All citizens of Audubon and sur
rounding territory who desire to en-
list in the new company for army
service which is to be recruited in
Audubon county. are requested to
meet at the City Fire Hall tomorrow,
Friday evening promptly at eight
O'Clock. Drilling will be started at
once. All who wish to join are eli
gible. About thirty have already
signified their intentions of joining.
Men who have had army experience
will give what assistance they can in
drilling the men. Government army
officers are expected to be in Audi
bon next week to nelp perfect the
organization.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
FIRST VI. f.. CHURCH

Last Sunday was day of Joy and
gladness. The record at Sunday
school showed PIP present and some
came a little late that were not
counted. Be on time and lets see if
We cannot have $50 in the Sunday
School. There were several new
scholars last Sunday.
The house was filled at the morn
ing service to hear Mrs. Stuntz. who
gave a splendid address on the work
of the Women in mission fields.
After the address the Thank Offer
ingY was taken amounting to S225,
which is the largest one taken in
the history of the society. The
women are jubilant over it. We
were also pleased to record the addi-
ton of another member to the
Chu 'ch
Sermons Sunday at IL a. m. and
s p. nj. by the Rev. j. w. Campbell.
d. D.. President of Simpson College.
We want to make this a great col
lege day. DR.. Campbell is not to be
eXcelled as a preacher and we are
fortunate in having him with us for
the day. He does not come to ask
collection and no special collection
will be taken. We hope you will
avail yourself of the privilege of
hearing him.
Epworth League at Z p. m, sub
ject: Courtesy as Christian
Grace" Leader. Elsie Raebel. Come
to the League service.
The mid-week service is held each
Wednesday evening. Come TO this
service Melville Center will have
Sunday School at , p M. and DR..
Campbell will preach at p. m. Let
us have out large attendance at
both these services.
Jackson Giddens, pastor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-19
BRINGING THEM BACK HOME

Mr. and Mrs. Alber; Francher.
Mrs. Fred Tessman, VIM. Wieman
and Louis Wiederstein went 20 At
lantic on the early Rock Island this
morning to assist Fred Tessman and
Ted Porsch home. These two gentle
men We're injured about nine weeks
ago and taken to the Atlantic hospi-
tai for treatment. Both have so far
recovered that the physicians
thought they could be returned to
their homes near Ross. Nine weeks
is a long time for two ambitious
young men to be confined to their
beds. but it was absolutely neces-
sary. The many friends of Mr..
Tessman and Mr.. Forsch will be
glad to learn that they are on the
road to recovery and all of them
hope that the improvement will be
permanent