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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-04
SALE NOTES AT
JOHN ESBECKs

THE first closing out sale of the
season was at the john Bsbeck farn
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-04

Miss Daisy Jensen came home
Monday from Atlantic, here she
had been several days visitimg
friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-04

Henry Bush brot to our desk
atm ear Off white eorh, souad ael
a bell and weighed one and q
half pounds and measured just
foot long.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-04

Mary Basham and friend, Mr.
Adams autoed up from AHIamtic
Sunday and spent the day with her
parents, Frank Basham and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-04

Miss HalIie Walker of Marne,
Iowa is teachlng "a school in the
Bhntner tlistrict near Brayton. Miss
HaEie was a resident of Extra sew
s ego, She tei-g a )daugh-
ter bf Mrs. Jeas!e Walker Wheel
en- who was one bf our telephone
operators during her residence
Penalty Of Selling Above Government
Set Price.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-04

vance of $4,000 per acre, He ex-
poets to make Iowa lhis home here
after. !.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
CHRISTMAS REUNIONS

TT0W many families whose mem- bers have been dispersed and
 scattered far and wide in the restless struggles of life are on this day reunited and meet once again in that happy state of companionship and mutual good will which is q source of such pure and unalloyed delight and one so incompatible with the cares and sorrows of the world that the religious belief of the most civilized nations and the rude traditions of the rough est savages alike number 1t among the first joys of future condition of ex- istence provided for the blest and happy! How many old recollections and how many dormant sympathies does Christmas time awaken !-Charles Dickens.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
Christmos Is Still q Religious
 Holiday

Christmas holds a unique place as yearly celebration. The observance of other holidays has changed, but Christmas has yielded none of its ori. ginal Saeredness. It is now, as at first essentially a religious day. It's reality voices Il song of fraternity people grow at this season more generous, more indulgent, more human. It is evangelistic for the destruction of malice and H. -Nlll-differences be- tween one and another are forgotten.
 Year by year Christmas devitalizes seltishneSs, and consequently the day Is a powerful factor for good. Great characters step from the spiritualized atmosphere; majestic deeds of charity leave their blessing and example ev- anywhere. Yuletide Is not merely Il period of gift bestowal or solely time of thoughtfulness. It's significance Is more profound. Feeling Is immersed In kindness. Conduct Is adapted to what Is highest and best
 The first plain Christmas of which that of today Is Il sublime Issue, digni- fed sacrifice. The Good Book says And there were shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their fiocks." A manifestation of per sonal sacrifice. Those who would be rich must give. The gift need not be monetary. Giving Is without limita- tion-if singer. give to others a glad song; if a millionaire. in experience. give freely of advice: If table of plenty, share the repast with those who are not only physically hungry, but thirsty for sympathy; if invested with geniality, become prince giver of laughter, of service, of encourage ment. Be constructive. Followers of this doctrine draw from the season a rich return In happiness.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
TheChristn1asBird

ID DASHED swan was the Christmas IN piece de resistance in Chaucer's
 day, but this dish gave place to the peacock, and the peacock In It's turn was conquered by the turkey, when Capt. John Smith, fresh from his Virginian wars, came home to tell the amazed English folk of the bird that he saw parading the new world forests, exactly like proud Turk showing off before his harem."
 When the peacock was in it's glory at Christmastlde its plumage was gen erally restored to the roasted bird and Its beak gilded. Sometimes the whole bird was covered with gold leaf and strip of cotton, saturated with spirit, set alIght in It's beak-a relic possibly, with the English snapdragon and blazing pudding. of the fire worship of pagan days. A lady of noble birth and great beauty was always chosen to bear the bird into the banQueting hall. In the days of tournaments 1t was over the peacock that the knights, with uplifted swords. swore their oaths of chivalry and valor. The last record of such fare seems to have been not upon Christmas, but at the banquet given by the duke of Granada to the duke of Clarence, afterward William " of England.
 It must be admitted that golden pea cocks and boars' heads have most al- turing sounds to one with a jaded ap- petite. and the England of old. with its roistering carol singers. seems a most attractive land to have lived in. But the Englishman of today is more than we'll content to have his carols sung by little cockney lad, to laugh at the pantomimes in his magnificent ly comfortable theaters and to feast at home on turkey, mince pie and the blazing pudding.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
Don't Really Mean 1t.

'Wishlng your friends and neigh bors Merry Christmas is pleas ing custom"
 True, but I have conscientious scru- 2les against doing so.' answered the thoughtful man.
 What do you mean?"
 Il fear great many people say Merry ChristmasP in much the same spirit that they ask. How do you do?' They don't care hang how you do."- Exchange.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
Ye Chrystmass lyme.

Nave everie kyndnesse ye have wroughte Uponne you're fellowe nenne, uponne thys blessed chrystmasse dave Returne to you againe. And maye eche logge whyche blazeth highe
 uponne you're yule-tyde tyre Reflect in tongues of living flame You're dearest hearts desyre.
 Marion V. Higgins.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
The Mothers
 Christn,os Gih

It never comes to Christmas but l think about the times We used to save our pennies and our nickels and our dimes, And we punched them all together, even little baby brother Putin something for the present that we always gave to mother. We began to talk about it very early in December,
 Twas a very serious matter to us children. l remember, And we used to whisper nightly our suggestions to each other, For by nothing cheap and tawdry could we show our love for mother.
 Hers must be . gift of beauty, fit to symbolize her ways;
 ltmust represent the sweetness and the love that marked her days. 1t must bs the best our money, all combined. had power to buy, And be something that she longed for; nothing else would satisfy. Then it mattered not the token, once the purchase had been made. IL was smuggled home and hidden and with other treasures laid, And we placed our present proudly in her lap on Christmas day, And we smothered her with kisses and welaughedher tears away. It never comes to Christmas but l think about the times We used to save our pennies and our nickels and our dimes, And the only folks envy are the sisters and the brothers Who still have theprecious privilege of buying for their mothers.
 -Amsyican Boy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
BENEFIT DANCE

There will be a benefit dance Civ
en- August Is, to raise funds for the
recreation tent for the soldiers who
are now encamped at Fort Stanley.
A concert will be given before the
dance by the End Kentucky Regi-
ment Band the music for the dance
will be furnished by CARROTS Saxo-
phone Quarette of this city. This
will be one of the largest dances of
the season and all of the receipts
will be turned over to Chaplain De-
Moss, who will accompany his
men to this city. A large crowd
from all over Central Kentucky is
expected.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
POPULAR MAN WILL
GO TO TEXAS

Mr.. John s. Duty, popular clerk
at Lloyd's Cafe, has resigned and
gone to Ell Paso, Tex, where he has
accepted a position with the Lig-
gett-Myers Tobacco Company as
travelling salesman in the State of
Texas and New Mexico. He will
work under the supervision Of Mr..
S. E. French, formerly of this city,
who is branch manager in these
States for the Liggett- Myers Com
pany. Mr.. Duty is one of the most
popular men in this city and all of
his friends regret his departure but
wish him success in his new work.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
BLUE GRASS FAIR
NOW GOING ON

/ The biggest Fair ever held in this
section is now in progress in Lex
ington. The Blue Grass Fair is as
far famed as the Blue Grass and
has as many attractive features as
larger Fairs. Many from this sec
ton will attend. Many local horses
will be raced there and this will
prove a great drawing card to peo-
pie of this community.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
EXEMPTION
BOARD BUSY
Montgomery County Board Works
All Day and Until Ten O'Clock
in the Night.

The Exemption Board of Mont
gomery county began its duties early
Monday morning and worked until
ten o'clock in the night. The board
is composed of Sheriff Harry F.
Howell, Col. A. w. Hamilton and
DIR. J. A. Shirley. DR.. c. B. Duerson
very kindly volunteered his services
to assist DR.. Shirley and has been
working with him since the board
began its work. We understand So
men were examined Monday and
very few were excused on account
of their physical condition although
nearly every man examined filed
papers claiming exemption and it
now appears that it will take a
great many more men to get the
quota for this county than the first
176 men called for examination. 1t
is predicted by many that fully FIVE
hundred men will have to be examin-
ed before the SO men will be secur-
ed The Board is doing It's work
quickly but thoroughly and is being
assisted by a number of young men.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
MINSTREL POSTPONED

/. Owing to the extreme hot weather,
Gov. Bowen, the well known minstrel
man of Winchester, who will stage
a minstrel here for the benefit of
the Health and Welfare League, has
postponed same until the latter
part of this month or the first of
September. Those interested should
lose no opportunity to boost the
minstrel as the proceeds will be
used for a worthy cause. 1t was
first intended to have the minstrel
August 10th and 18th.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07

by a very narrow margin. Miss
George V. Sledd, present School
Superintendent, was the winner over
Mrs. Fanny Hunt Priest by 80 votes
and for the first time in the history
of the county women were permit
ted to vote. Judge 7. L. Caudel, Of
Menefee county, carried this county
and also Menefee county in the race
for Representative in this district.
Mr.. r. G.. Kern was elected Com
missioner in the first district and
Mr.. Dan Welch was the winner in
the second district. Mr.. w. r. Nc
Kee defeated Mayor C. X. Oldham
by 80 votes. Mr.. VIM. Burns and
DR.. w. B. Robinson were elected
Councilmen in the End Ward and
Messrs. w. p. Apperson and J. Wells
Wilkerson were winners in the 4th
Ward. In the other wards there were
no contests. Mr.. T. B. Rodman was
the winner in the race for City As
SCISSOR.
While most of the races were hard
fought no bitterness or hard feelings
are now apparent, the defeated can
didates taking their defeat with
good grace ais becomes loyal Demo-
Gratis. There is a general feeling of
relief among all the people now that
the election is over and everybody
can again take up their work and
forget politics.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
PRIMARY PASSES Off QUIETLY
With NO TROUBLE ANYWHERE
Hon Makes Runaway Race for State SenatOrGeen for Clerk and
Senf for Judge Sweep County, Sen Carrying Every Precinct the
County. Assessors Race Closest In The County With
Howell The Winner

As will be seen from the official
tabulation at the bottom Of this
page, Mr.. George Hon, Of Winches-
ter, carried Montgomery county over
his opponent, Mr.. Abram Renick, by
the largest majority on the ticket.
Mr.. Hen also carried Bourbon and
Clark counties and his immense ma
pority was the source of much graft
fication to his friends. County
Court Clerk Keller Greene was nom
mated by the largest majority of
any candidate for County Office and
carried 13 out of the 15, precincts.
County Attorney Earl w. Senff was
nominated for County Judge over
Judge w. 0. Chenault by the largest
majority ever received in a Demo-
cratic primary for this Office in
more than quarter OF century.
Mr.. Senff carried every precinct in
the county. Mr.. VIM. A. Samuels
defeated Mr.. John A. Judy by a
majority that was a surprise even
to his most ardent supporters. Mr..
James Greer was the winner in the
race for Jailer. Mr.. John G. Roberts
defeated Mr.. w. f. Crooks by 81
votes and this was one of the hard
est fought contests for this office
this county has seen for many
years. Mr.. r. p. Winn was third in
this contest. Sheriff Harry f. How
ell won the nomination for Assessor
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
Mn. DWYER WRITES
SPLENDID ARTICLE

In the August issue Of the Pacific
Mutual News, published monthly at
Los Angeles, we notice splendid
article entitled "The Blue Grass
State" written by Mr.. G. A. Dwyer,
of this city. This is a well written
article and Mr.. Dwyer deserves
much praise for the splendid man.
ner with which he handled so broad
a subject.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
ton Young, of Louisville, survive
her. Our hearts go out to them in
their bereavement.


To the Citizens of Montgomery Co. :
Words cannot express to you my
deep sense of gratitude for your un-
precedented vote of confidence in
Saturdays primary. In accepting
the nomination for the highest Office
within your gift, I am fully con-
scious Of my own limitations. Those
of you who know my limited oppor-
tunities, do not expect of me big
things; none of you expect the i'm
possible, yet all of you have a right
TO expect that whatever knowledge
I may have gained of the county's
business, whatever ability / may
possess and whatever Of good lies
in me, shall be devoted unselfshly
to the public welfare.
believe in the good sense and
honesty of the people and know
that in order to be the success, /
have an ambition to be, / must have
your united support and co-opera-
ton, regardless of politics or
whether you happened to have voted
for my worthy opponent or myself.
will enter upon the discharge of
my new duties, with but one pur-
pose-that of making good" and
/ think the best way to do this is
by complying with every campaign
promise and by being the County
Judge of all the people and not the
representative of any set of men or
particular section Of the county.
Soliciting your friendly advice,
assistance and confidence at all
times during my administration and
again thanking you for the many
favors have received at your
hands, l am, Gratefully yours,
EARL w. SENFF.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
Mr.. ROE DIES

A message was received Friday
by Mrs. Shirley Mason and Mrs.
Carl Rolfe, announcing the death Of
their father, Mr.. B. w. Roe, of
Stanford, Neb. They left on the
afternoon train for Stanford. Their
many friends sympathize with them
in their bereavement.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
LIFE SERVICE
IS ENDED
Mrs. LandOn 7. ChiIes is Called
From the Labors of this World
To Home Above.

At the time when recovery from
her recent accident seemed most
probable, Mrs. Landon Thomas
Clnles died suddenly at her home on
West Main street Tuesday evening,
July 31st. Burial was in Maehpelah
cemetery Thursday morning Aug
vat 2nd.
Mrs. Chiles spent her life in our
midst. To know her was to love
her. She was horn on Apperson
Hill. All her joys and sorrows were
experienced within sight of her
birthplace. She lived in the old
Apperson home until she was mar
ried and now after forty eight
years of married life, she has gone
out from the same house and from
under the same roof tree to which
she came bride-she hath left it
desolate.
Her horizon however was not cir
cumscribed. Like the pebble cast
into the ocean her influence for
good and activities in behalf of
others have1 widened till, who can
measure or calculate their reach.
II was the rule of her life to build
each day strong and sure and make
it fit and acceptable to the Great
Power who guided her life. 81 shall
pass this way but once, any good
deed therefore that l may do or any
kindness that / may show to any
human being, let me do it now; let
me not defer nor neglect it; for l
shall not pass this way again." was
her motto. When the sun went down
and her days work was finished she
went to sleep confident that she
would awake with the loved ones
from whom she parted with such
anguish. Safe with her Saviour
she awaits the coming of the
others. While there is. an ach-
ing void in the hearts of her
family and friends there is the
happy consciousness that she is in
that place where there is no more
death, nor sorrow, nor pain.
"She has fought a good fight. She
has finished her course. She has
kept the faith. Henceforth there is
laid up for her a crown of right
eousness, which the Lord, the right
eous judge, shall give her and all
who love His appearing"
Her husband, Mr.. Landon Thomas
Chiles, and her three children, Mr..
r. A. Chiles and Mrs. II. ID. VanAnt-
werp, of this city, and Mrs. L. Tip
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07

Spring lamb, veal and brains.
Greenwade's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07

Ice cold watermelOns and cante-
loupes for August heat.
VanarsdelPs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
GREAT SHOCK TO FRIENDS

1t was a great shock to friends in
this community to learn of the death
of Mrs. John d. Booz, Of Louisville.
Mrs. Booz was before marriage,
Miss Bess Rutherford, of Sharps-
burg, and was well known in this
city, where she has often visited.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07

WANTED-Four girls to. wait on
table and a good cook. Board and
nice room furnished if desired.
Apply at National Hotel.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
BUTTERMILK

House-keepers, call and make
regular engagements for buttermilk
at creamery station on Bank street.
HUNT & co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-07
A SUBSCRIBER WRITES

5 In card received recently from
Mrs. Maggie Gaitskill, who has been
undergoing treatment in Macon, Mo-,
she writes: "your good paper has
brought home nearer and has helped
cheer me-" We are glad to say that
Mrs. Gaitskill is very much improv-
ed and will return home shortly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-20
DR.. c. G. REUM HELD BY
POLICE; STEPSON IS CUT

DR.. Charles G. Reum, Of s12 Magof-
fin avenue. was arrested Tuesday
night at 10 o'clock in his home on a
charge Of assault to murder, follow
ing an alleged attack upon his step
son, S. c. Reum- DR.. Reum is &C
cused Of having slashed his stepson
with a knife. The arrest was made
by night captain Tom Armstrong and
two patrolmen. The injuries Of S. G.
Reum were not serious They were
dressed at the police emergency hos
pital
The police were called to the Reum
home about $3.50 o'clock Tuesday night
by the stepson- When the officers
arrived. according to their state
ment, the door Of the doctors room
was barricaded and had to be forced
open Young Reum broke in first
and. IL is alleged. was cut by a knife
in his stepfather's hands. Dr. Reum
was overpowered soon and taken to
the police station Police officers
said Wednesday morning that a
charge of insanity had been placed
against the doctor with the county
authorities and he would be trans
ferred to the county jail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-20
T. S. sPAULDING, FATHER OF
TWO Ell PASO WOMEN, DIES

At the ripe age of IS years, Tilson
II. Spaulding. father of Mrs E N;
Bray, 712 North Ell Paso street and
Efrs. A. W. Foster, residing at the
smelter store. died at his home. 2735
East First street. Long Beach. Calf.
Wednesday morning Mr. Spaulding
had lived there for a year past. but
formerly for six years, made his home
with Mrs. Bray in Ell PasO. Mrs.
Spaulding was with him at the end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster left here this
afternoon for Long Beach to attend
the funeral Interment will be made
there. Mrs. Bray and her mother
probably will remain at Long Beach
all summer.
Mr.. SDaulding IS survived. besides
his widow and daughters. by a son.
Harry $. Spaulding. at North Arson.
Ne. Deceased was well known in Con-
gregational church circles here. He
was a constant reader OF papers,
magazines and books up to his death,
which came peac July. it was re-
ported. as the exha Ustion OF age
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-20

ficers have been selected" said Mr.
Windham. but they Will be chosen
from the members of the company
after II is called into the state ser
vice, and viii be selected only accord
ing 20 their merits and qualifica-
tons"
\ telegram was received from
Charles J. Kirk. chairman of the state
militia committee, stating that a cam
paign would be carried on for re-
cruiting men for the Texas national
guard and requesting Mr.. Widham to
determine the date for a demOnstra-
ton in FL Paso. which Mr.. Windham
says viii be some day next week
Names OF supply Men
The FL Paso men who were eX-
amined and took the oath Tuesday
night were:
Emery F. Smith. gag Texas.
Arthur L Cox. 1905 Texas-
Joseph B. Smith, Val Verde add
ton
Paul F. Heating, 10 East Missouri
Frank P Springer, 709 North St.
Vrai1
AIonzo J. Hardman. 2SI1 Montana
Edward B. Cooper. SO Missouri
Daniel p Harm. 500 North Kansas
Henry II. Maddox.
Floyd I Bates. SIS Magoffin.
Herman E. Colbert, 101 Lee.
Spencer Darbyshire, 719 North Flor
ence-
Carlisle PettiErew. 135 Hadlock.
Caesar r. Piquero. Y. N. c. \
Thomas II. Galligan. 1880 Wyoming
Mullon ". Rigney, 10 North Camp
bell
Wallace c. Lane, 521 Randolph.
Hugh L Sawyers, Fisk apartments
Herbert H COlwell Hotel Oregon
Roy c. Pulliam, 1405 Myrtle
The men who have signed the en-
listment papers and have not yet
taken the physical examination are:
Loy Robertson. Edward P Jack
son. Howard S. Merriel. Charles g
Aylsworth and a man from Needles,
Calf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-20
TAKES.
SOLDIER 8 BOY
Baby Son of Sgt. M. A. Pat
rick, 23d Infantry, Dies;
Also Wife's Father.

Death has claimed two victims in
the home of sgt. ". L Patrick, 25d
infantry. 4I1O Mountain avenue. in
Grandview. while he is serving with
his regiment at Syracuse, y. Y. leav-
ing his wife alone. His baby son.
Marion l. Patrick. nine months OF
age, who died Monday. was buried
Tuesday morning at o'clock in Con-
cordia cemeter-. John s. Watson,
father Of Mrs. Patrick. died Tuesday
at noon in the base hospital, Fort
Bliss. after an illness Of several
weeks.
Watson was a civilian employe Of
the quartermaster' corps. 90 years
OF age. Mrs Patrick's brother. hear
ing at his home in Oklahoma OF the
sickness that threatened the family.
rose from a sickbed TO come to his
sisters aid.
Funeral services for Watson VIII
be held this afternoon at o'clock
at the residence.
Interment viii be in Co1cordia
cemetery. Chaplain W. W Brander'
Eighth cavalry, win conduct the SER
vice
Watson is survived by his widow,
and a son, Frank. at Fort Bayard,
y N. and two daughters, Mrs Pat
rick and Frances Watson