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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
THE STORY OF EASTER"

The musical event of the season
was the cantata given last Sunday
afternoon at four O'Clock al the
Presbyterian church under the di-
rection of Miss Martha Dunn and
was pronounced TO be the best event
of its kind ever presented in Audu-
bon by local singers.
The church was filled to overflow
ing and many were turned away
from the edifice which had been at
tractively decorated for the occasion.
The chorus was made up of the
singers from the various churches in
the city and was rendered at hour
Of the day which made it possible
for the whole community to enjoy
the Easter cantata.
The program was varied with
solos, duets, quartets, and orchestra
numbers, interspersed with the large
chorus, which certainly was a sur
prise to the music lovers of the COM
munity.
Miss Dunn deserves much credit
and praise for her ability to put on
such a perfect performance. The
large audiences would have been
glad of an opportunity to contribute
toward a collection for her, as a trib-
ute of her appreciation. Such occa-
sions are a great help to any com
munity singing in the city park on
Saturday evenings during the coming
months. when patriotism runs high.
Singing of patriotic songs by COM
munity chOruses. in which the popu-
lace joins. is quite popular in all
section of the country, and if at
tempted, would be a great thing for
Audubon.
Rev Greenlee made a short talk
in which he elaborated on the mean
ing OF the Easter season. and his re-
marks were well taken, after which
the closing number was rendered by
the full chorus.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
THE BABY WELFARE CLUB

The Baby Welfare Club met with
Mrs. (Dr.) Haloran, Wednesday af-
ternoon, the date being changed for
tn convenience of the the hostess.
There was a large attendance of
mothers and babies present and al
though the speaker of the day, Mrs.
Miles Gardner was not able to be
present the time was well filled with
various topics relative to Baby Week.
This Clubs contribution to the Baby
contest. May 5th. caused much dis
cussion and we learn the the large
doll which is to wear the outfit at
the exhibit is all dressed and laid
away in tissue paper, expecting to be
prize winner unless some other
club can go one better. There is
nothing like good natured competi-
ton to make things lively and the
parcel post sale is adding another
feature to Baby Week preparation
that is interesting
Full set Of rules of the sale will
appear next week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
RELIEF CORPS ENTERTAINS

All Corps members are we'll
pleased that there has been estab-
lished day to be known as "Old
Soldiers Day" and that the date has
been definitely fixed as April 9Th.
Everyone regrets that this worthy
move has been delayed until so late
in the career of those grand old vet
Grams. This should have been done
years ago before the lines became so
badly thinned and while these men
were still able to appreciate and en-
JOY the things that go to make their
last days zen their best days.
1t is to be hoped that Old Soldiers
Day will always be celebrated in a
BETTING manner as long as a single
Comrade lives. The Allison w. r.
C's observed the day by giving
patriotic program to which all COM
rades and their wives were invited.
The Misses Wolf. Barry. Erickson
and Callahan came with some of
their pupils from the lower grades in
the public schools and presented an
exceptionally pleasing program which
consisted of Rotations. marches and
the flag salute. Then, last but not
least. came Miss De Frates with her
High School Glee Club and rendered
several excellent selections. Every
one present showed their apprecia-
ton by giving both teachers and
pupils a rising vote of thanks.
Comrade III. w. Wilson favored the
gathering with "A short talk. He said
Allison Post was named for Capt.
Foster, deceased comrade. who was
at one time member of Allison
Post. but died some years ago. Mr..
Wilson further stated that "A G. A.
K. Post was always named for a
deceased comrade. and the W. r. c.
generally take their name from the
Post to which they are the auxiliary.
Following the program refresh
ments We're served and social hour
enjoyed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
GREEN GETS A
' &c GOOD i PLACE
Congressman From Ninth Iowa Dis.
trict Gets Good COnsign-
ment on One of Most I'm
pOrtant Committees

Ever since the organization or the
Republican Party. it has been the
custom for the Speaker. if elected by
the Republicans. or if not. then the
Republican Floor Leader to assign
the Republican Members to such
Committees as he thought best. This
gave great power to the speaker as it
practically made each members posi-
tion in Congress dependent on the
Speakers approval and thus made
many entirely subservient 20 his will
At various times. members have been
punished by being Independent by
being assigned to minor Committees
instead of those to which they were
entitled. Although there has been
no such complaint against Mr.. Mann.
while he has been floor leader. it
was considered that these rules put
too much power in the hands of one
man. During the present admins
tration the Committee appointments
have been made by the Ways and
Means Committee, so that the Speak
er is little more than a presiding
officer. The Republican caucus of
this Congress has decided to have
the appointments made by a Com
nlittee on Committees, largely COM
posed of members of the Ways and
Means Committee, as the most i'm
portant committee in the House.
Judge Green was selected as a men,
Der of the Committee on Committees.
While the position is very important
and influential. it is not an easy one
10 ill at this time to the satisfaction
of everyone. The failure of the Re
publicans to organize the House has
left them with only nine members
on each Committee to IL on the
other side. The vacancies conse-
quently are few although the Re
publicans have almost as many
members as the Democrats.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
4 SPLENDID MATCH

Charles Evans of Grafton, Iowa,
and Roy Jensen, of this city We're
the principals in wrestling match
that was staged at the Crescent
theatre last Thursday night. Both
men were alert and gave the small
audience present a good exhibition.
Jensen won the first fall in 1S min
utes with a head scissors and body
hold and was also won by Jensen.
The preliminaries were as enter
tanning as the main bout and was
participated in by Leonard Smith and
Curley Jones each of whom secured
fall.
Col. Miles S. Kness was the pro-
moter of the match and is to be
complimented for presenting such a
clean and wholesome kind of enter
tainment. IL is quite probable that
another bout will he arranged for in
the near future.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
REPORT Is NOT TRUE

During the past few days it has
been reported in AUDUBON That the
postmaster II Carroll hal gotten in
to some trouble with the government
and had been removed from Office
for utterances made against the
United States We are pleased to
learn that the report is false one
and reprint the following taken from
yesterdays Carroll Herald:
THE rumor that Postmaster j. NJ.
Drees of Carroll had been arrested
for treason is false and cruel There
is nothing whatever to il. On the
other hand. there is nor more pat
riotic citizen in the United States in
this city than Joseph NJ Drees He
has been heart and soul with Presi-
dent Wilson from the beginning and
has been loyal in his acts and utter
ances. He has record of unbroke'
loyalty to the United States. He l.
a native of Boston. tried as a mere
hoy to enter the Union army He
served in the United States army five
years and has an honorable dis
charge. He has never Jagged in per.
forming patriotic duty and would
today, were he not disqualified by
age.
j. NJ. Drees is regarded as one of
the most loyal friends the nation has
in this critical moment. The report
is as cruel as ii is false
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

David Sloan, one of our Oldest
citizens died at his home in this
city last Friday evening. The de-
ceased had been bothered with asth-
ma for many years, and until ten
days ago he was enjoying his usual
good health He caught a severe
cold while out doing some work and
on returning home complained of
being i'll. A week ago Sunday he
felt a little better and was out of
doors but short time. He returned
to his home and went to bed. He
became worse and this condition con
tinued until Thursday when the at
tending physicians gave up all hopes
of his recovery. His children and
other relatives were Immediately
sent for. but many of them did not
arrive until after his death which
occurred late on Friday evening.
The deceased had been a resident
of this city many years, and was a
man of high character. He was a
faithful husband and dutiful father
and his untimely death has caused
the family and close friends much
sorrow and grief.
Funeral services were held at the
fTtSDNteTldI CHuTCu ditti
noon at $50. in charge of Rev. T..
Z. Greenlee. Interment was made
In Maple Grove cemetery.
David Sloan, son of William and
Margaret Sloan, was born in Dundee,
Kape County. in the state of Illinois,
on the 10th day of April, 1857. and
departed this life on Friday, April
9Th, 1917. at the age of fifty-nine
years, eleven months and twentv-six
days.
When but a child. Mr.. Sloan came
with his parents to Highland Clay
ton county. state of Iowa, and has
been resident of Audubon for a
period OF about thirty-six years. He
was united in marriage October 3lst,
1898, to Eliza Diggs. Their home
was blessed by the coming of five
children. The oldest, Elsie, died in
infancy The others are Clark,
Florence. wife of C. j. Gore; ARIEL!
and Iantha. all of Audubon.
Mr.. Sloan is survived by three sis
ters and three brothers. The sisters
are Mrs. Kate Brown of Audubon.
Ellen and Tina Sloan of Volga, Ia.
The brothers are Samuel s. Sloan Of
Nolsa; William of West Union, Iowa
All were here but one sister. Ellen T;
and brother Samuel
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
EARTHQUAKES IN ST. LOUIS
DOES MUCH DAMAGE

A distinct earthquake shock was
felt for several seconds Monday af-
ternoon throughout st. Louis, and
the after vibrations continued for
eight minutes. several windows
were broken and several chimneys
were knocked down.
The seismongraph at st. Louis UNI
iversity indicated that the quake was
in the New Madrid. Mo-, fault region,
where series of violent earth
quakes was felt from December, 1911
to March 1912.
The direction of the shock Monday
was northwest to southeast. The
first tremor was recorded at $3.50
D. m. and the main tremor was re-
corded twelve seconds later.
Big Office buildings of the city
were perceptibly shaken. In the
twenty-one story Railway Exchange
building several persons became
alarmed and took elevators to the
street: spectators left the Columbia
theatre, and at a police station three
men were thrown to the floor.
The quake of 1911 changed the
course of the Mississippi river. up
lifted vest areas of land. and opened
great assures in the earth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
AUDUBON COUNTY
GIRL IS MARRIED
Comes From One of Best Families
And Will Make Her Home in
One of the Nearby Towns


On Wednesday April 4th, one of
the most beautiful weddings of the
season took place when Miss Alta
Mae Clifford and Mr. Oscar Hoggart
were Joined in holy wedlock at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. d. Clifford in Coon RAPIDS
Promptly at twelve O'Clock. High
Noon. to the strains Of the Wedding
march played by Mrs. Fred TeXtor
of that city, the young couple took
their places unattended in corner
of the parlor which had been beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion,
where Rev. Matthews, pastor of the
Methodist church. read the impress
sive words that made them man
and wife. the ring ceremony being
carried out very beautifully.
The bride was attired in a beau
tiful gown of chiffon over net trim
med in silver cloth and sprays of
forget-me-nots and carried a bouquet
of white carnations.
The groom was handsomely dress
ed in a suit of blue.
After the ceremony and extending
of congratulations. the wedding party
was ushered into the dining room
where a bounteous and delicious
three course wedding dinner was
served. The misses Lillian Collow
and ElzUra StetZel waiting on the
guests. The afternoon was spent in
a social way with visitation and
music. The presents were many and
beautiful showing the high esteem in
which they are held by their many
friends.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. ID. Clifford. who for
many years lived on farm near
Viola Center where the bride has
many acquaintance She is a lady
of real worth and beautiful charac-
ter, one who is well flied to fill the
place she has chosen and is held in
high esteem by the young people
of the community who very much re-
greet to see her leave.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Hoggart of Glidden. and
although not so well known to the
people of the brides's community.
comes to us as an industrious and
respected young man of his locality
worthy of the lady he has chosen to
go with him through life.
They left the same evening for
Glidden where Mr.. Hoggart has. pre-
pared a home and will go to house
keeping at once.
The guests from a distance were
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hoggart. father
and mother of the groom; Mr.. Leo
Hoggart brother of the groom Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Hoggart and Mr.. and
Mrs. b. c. Marchani all of Glidden,
also Elmer and Joe Clifford of Mil
ford brothers of the bride. The
best wishes of host of riends follow
them to their new home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
BUYS NUMBER OF NEW CARS

Frank L. Grener. of Des MOines,
was in the city yesterday closing up
deal with f. NJ. Johnson for a
number OF new Studebaker automo-
biles for which he is the local repre-
sentative. Last year Mr.. Johnson
sold many Studebakers and they
proved such splendid cars that the
demand for them this spring has
been unusually large. Mr.. Grener is
one of the head men of the Stude-
baker corporation and came to make
arrangements with Mr.. Johnson for
a large consignment of these popular
automobiles.
Complaint in the motor car has
been a thing of slow growth, says
l.. J. Ollier. vice-president and direc-
tor of sales of the Studebaker Cor
poration in the days when cars
were machines instead of vehicles,
bodily comfort was less than sec
ondary consideratiOn-the mechanics
of the conglomeration of steel and
glass and wire were the first thought,
Nowadays. with the motive units and
running fear developed to point
where they no longer are source
of worry. car owners have become
more appreciative OF what car de-
signers have tried to do for their
bodily comfort and have demanded
more along that line.
But just what is meant by COM
fort? | am afraid that the average
motor car buyer looks upon comfort
as being associated with the depth
and righteousness of the cushions
and upholstery only Surely it is
more than that. In designing the
new Series is Studebaker cars we
considered both driver and passen-
gers Our efforts effect both driver and
passengers. Our efforts have been
directed along number OF different
lines. but to the one end-comfort.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
FALLS AND BREAKS SHOULDER
BLADE AND THREE RIBS

Chas. Tunmann had fainting
spell late yesterday afternoon just
as he was coming down the stairs in
the James Law building on Wash
ington street. He was unable to pro
tect himself as he fell. consequently
he fell headlong down the long stair
way. Help came Immediately and he
was taken to his home where a ply
stefan found his shoulder bone and
three ribs had been broken. DR..
Halloran rendered surgical services
and soon had Mr.. Tumann resting as
easy as possible under the circum
stances. The injury will keep him
confined to his home for some time,
but it is hoped that the fracture will
heal and that he will suffer no after
effects
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
AUTOMOBILE MAKES
A SPLENDID RECORD
Peter Jensen of This City Handles
The Car That Make People
sit up and Take Notice.

How much money for operating
upkeep need the automobile owner
eXpect 10 invest IN running his car
after he has bought it
In an effort to be OF definite aid
to thousands of men and women who
are balancing this question against
their check books. Milton J and
Mrs. Miriam Thayer Seeley the latter
q professor in the Oregon Agricul-
tural College Corvallis Oregon. have
completed double tranScou, mental
automobile drive. involving 800
miles. and hsye JUS put together for
the public generally what is believed
TO be the most enligheulag eul com
plete table of authoritative statistics
ever assembled on the costs OF motor
ing in the United Stlt,s.
The table. which = 10 he put on
fle with motor clubs throughout the
country at once. is of great value to
men because of the lgares it cites,
while women will be lauch interested
in the knowle 1ge thar Mrs. >eeley
kept the book, on the iouy trip.
Driving a Maxwell touring car. the
Oregon fact-hunters travelled from
the Pacific Coast. in Oregon, to BOs-
ton, Mass. and then returned to he
Pacific over different route. The
total of their expenses, this including
not only the cars upkeep in gasoline,
oil and repairs. but the cost OF food
in camping out. was surprising
S275.47
Every condition of travel was en-
countered, observed and statistics
kept on it, All cost details. as it
was felt these are sought by the in
tending motor car owner. are given
in the official tabulation.
The table accurately gives. Pro-
fessor Seeley asserts. statement of
facts as to his MaXwell'S operating
economy and he is convinced that
the record is sufficient to satisfying
reinforce this cars championship of
the industry in low operating ex-
pense:
The salient point in an analysis of
this table. which shows car repair
costs of $3.50 for the run East. and
$1,000 for the $500 miles back to
the coast, and the factor in motoring
that the buyer tries hardest to
put his finger on, is that in
the 1000 miles. which constitute a
drivers. it is shown that the Max
we'll owner can expect to keep his
car in repair for approximately 81
a month the total cost for car re-
pairs having been only STA The
long trip likewise upheld the Max
wells reputation for upward of
twenty miles on a gallon of gasoline
in daily service. it is shown, while
the expenditures for lubricants prove
that the car goes approximately $50
miles to the quart of cylinder oil.
Indicative of the spread of the mo-
tor cars usefulness. the table also
makes plain the revelation that the
automobile no longer is luxury. but
is to be accepted as an economic ne
cessity, these tourists having crossed
the United States both ways by auto
mobile at a cost more than 500 less
than would have been required in
fares alone had the distance been
covered by rail.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
PAVING Is RAPIDLY
PROGRESSING

An exceptionally large force of
workmen are now employed in com
pleting the paving of the streets in
Audubon. Concrete base has been
finished Oil Broadway and at the
hour of going to press the work has
been finished as far as the Frick
Drug Store corner The street to
the Northwestern depot has been
leveled and tomorrow the base will
be laid on that street.
We learn that the surfacing will
begin sometime next week The nee
essary machinery has been placed on
the right of way along the Rock Is
land tracks near the stock yards and
as soon as some of the town streets
have been cleaned of the mad that
has accumulated during the winter
months. the asphalt will be put on.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
DIR. FRANK LOCATES IN OMAHA

We are informed that Or. ID. f..
Franklin, who last fall gave up Il
good practice here to go to Philadel-
phia. to take a special post graduate
course on the eye. has completed the
same. and is now in Omaha visiting
his mother. and perfecting arrange
ments to locate there. Although he
has been in the practice a few years.
DR.. Franklin is recognized as one of
the coming specialists in his profess
sion, and is rapidly gaining success
and recognition. His many Audubon
friends will be pleased To learn that
he is contemplating locating in
Omaha. where they can have the
opportunity of visiting him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
MOVES INTO NEW QUARTERS

NJ. o. Kingsbury. who the past
three years has been occupying the
rooms in the Stuart building on Low
er Broadway. has vacated them and
moved into the office over the Will
son Department Store. Mr.. Kings
burys business has grown by leaps
and bounds and owing to recent in
crease in business. he was obliged to
seek more eommodious quarters. The
new location will give him the rooms
he has needed for a long time. and
he feels that he will be better able
to look after the comforts of his
patients under the new order of
things. Mr.. Kingsbury hopes to be
located in his new rooms by next
Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
FATHER McCARTY'S JUBILEE

The jubilee to Father McCarty held
by ST. Joseph's parish at Carroll
Tues. was a delightful success. High
mass was served in the forenoon
then followed the banquet at noon.
Tuesday evening there was pro-
gram in st. Joseph's hall. There
were SIS priests present, besides
Bishop Garrigan. A purse of $500
was given Father McCarty. and
$1,000 was given to apply on the
parish Indebtedness.
Father Mcdonald and J. +. Kerwin
of this city were present at the jubi-
lee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
CONCERT TO BE GIVEN
NEXT MONDAY EVENING

A concert in aid of poor Belgian
children. will be given at the Meth
odist church. on Monday evening,
April 10th by Prof. J. w. Leach. as
sisted by the High School Girls Glee
Club, Miss De Frates. director. Miss
Tilda Schmidt. violinist, Mrs. c. II.
Wilde Schmidt, ciolinist; Mrs. c. II.
splendid program will be rendered:
Part song High School Glee Club
Song. Mandolinata .Paladilhe
Song, In Happy Moments. Wallace
Song Keep the Home Fires Burning
Noyello
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED

And several big storms on hand.
Now is the time to buy your hay as I
have one car on track nowof choice
upland Nebraska hay. Phone 490J.
l.. c. Johnsno
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12

The proceeds from the concert
will be sent to those in charge of
the fund that is 10 be forwarded to
the suffering children in Belgium.
The price of admission is Csc ard
it is hoped that the people will be
liberal in their patronage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
NOTICE

Anybody having any article to sell
must bring il i'm for Saturday as it
will be the last sale day this season.
Col NJ. 5. KneSs
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12

Single Comb X. |. Red eggs Use
per setting or "a per hundred. Baby
chicks $12 per hundred. See Mrs.
John Griffith. Route or phone
6A4 14-4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12

Some good timothy seed for sale.
Is well cleaned and priced at $2.00,
Hans Hansen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12

The Crescent for good pictures
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12
SPLENDID EASTER PROGRAM

The Methodist church was crowd
ed to full capacity last Sunday even
ing when the Sunday school scholars
and choir gave the Easter program.
All of The musical numbers and reel
tations were well rendered. The lit
tie children made good appear
ance on the platform and did their
part to make the program delight
to the large audience.
At the close of the program the
collection for missions was taken
and this brought about $50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-04-12

- Esther Fulton, Mildred Jones
Harry Edwards. Roy Edwards
Song ....-.-.-..--. Primary Department