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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
CHANGE IN ANOTHER
OLD BUSINESS FIRM

Yesterday afternoon a deal was
consummated whereby j. j. Ruhs
and Evans Marquesen became the
owners of the Audubon Music Co.,
purchasing the interests of j. w.
Landrum, who has been identified
with the business in Audubon for a
number of years, which he has al
ways found to be very lucrative.
Ruhs & Marquesen, as the firm
name will be known, are men of in
tegrity and business ability and are
in no need of Introduction from us,
having heretofore been successful in
different business enterprises in Au-
dubon and have wide circle of ac-
quaintances who will be pleased to
hear of their entering business in Au-
dubon again. Mr.. Landrum has al
ways run the business on a paying
basis and the new firm is contem-
plating making decided improve
ments in the store interior and add
ing a more complete stock of mu-
steal instruments. which they guar
antee to be up to the highest stand
ard and at price that will meet the
approval of the most exceptional.
Invoicing is in progress today and
will be finished this evening, when
the new firm will take possession.
There is another business deal on
which we are not privileged to pub
lish until later.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
BECAME SERIOUSLY ILL

Mrs. Annetta Smith, who visited
here a few weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Johnson, and sis
ter, Mrs. Rem Phelps and family. and
other relatives, departed for her
home in Kansas City last week. Up
on her arrival home she took sudden
ly ill., the trip having been too much
for her in her nervous condition, and
her relatives here were Immediately
notified. Her father and sister took
the first train, leaving here Friday
afternoon, to be with her 1t u
hoped that Mrs. Smith is not dan
gerously i'll and will soon recover.
Mr.. Johnson and daughter were met
at Atlantic by Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
and together they returned to Au-
dubon Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
MARRIED YESTERDAY

Leo Weeks and Miss Donna Egan
were united in the holy bonds Of
matrimony at st. Patrick's church
yesterday morning at o'clock by
the pastor, Father Mcdonald Off.
ciating at the ceremony. Earl Weeks,
brother of the groom and Miss Kath-
rine Campbell, cousin of the bride,
acted as witnesses. After the GER
emony the bridal party and relatives
went to the home of the groom's
parents, where a wedding dinner was
served and congratulations extended
the happy young couple. The groom
is the eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Weeks, highly respected peo-
pie of the county, living four and
half miles southwest of Audubon.
He is a successful young farmer. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Egan. substantial farmers of
Greeley township land is an accom-
plished young lady of many fine
qualities. They were to leave last
evening on honeymoon trip to Du-
buque with friends and relatives.
They will return to Audubon and re-
side on a farm. The Republican
joins with their friends in wishing
them success in abundance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
AN EXPERT WINDOW TRIMMER

II. j. HalvorsOn, manager of the
Alderman Co. department store, has
fixed up one of the finest display
windows at the store we have seen
for some time. 1t has attracted wide
attention by persons and has been
the source of much favorable COM
ment. A nicely arranged display
window is to the up-to-date store
what the cartoon is to the daily
newspaper. The window is Mr.. Hal
vorson's original idea and is well
worth studying. 1t is devoted to the
grocery department and presents a
most pleasing effect
Mr.. Halvorson is not novice at
window trimming. He has taken a
special course in trimming and dec
Grating and his work in Audubon the
past few months clearly demonstrates
that he has not forgotten the art. A
few years ago he gained much no
toriety in the dry goods journals of
this country when he got first prize
for the best trimmed display window,
a photo of which was published. We
may reasonably expect some mighty
artistic window decorations at the
hands of Mr.. Halvorson during the
coming holiday season.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
WINTER Will NOT
STOP The ARMY
American Soldiers Will Join British
and French to Uncover German
Submarine Bases i'm New
Offensive

The British drive on Cambrai will
be followed up relentlessly by SINH
| lar offensives along the western
front, in the opinion of the officers
familiar with what is in prospect in
, France. Authoritative announcement
already has been made abroad that
this winter would see no halt in OPP
erations and with the return of
American divisional commanders
from observation tours in France it
has become certain that the French
and British armies will prosecute a
midwinter campaign such as never
before attempted.
Secretary Baker says that the re-
turning officers would proceed to
their divisional camps and resume
their personal direction of the train
ing of their men. So far as known
there will be no general conference
of the officers, but it is quite likely
that they will call on Mr.. Baker and
general staff officials while enroute
to their posts.
From these officers it is expected
that officials will get graphic reports
of the preparations being made for
the continuous winter offensive. AL
ready the allied troops have forced
their way forward against more SER
ious obstacles than any they will en-
counter later when the cold has hard
ened the ground for the passage of
the troops and artillery.
Meager official reports of the pro-
gress OF the drive on Cambria indi-
cate clearly that General Byng's fore
es are aiming at great encircling
movement. With a wide wedge driv-
en- into the Cambria front, the Brit
ish commander is evidently working
his way behind the German lines on
his left wing. If he succeeds in pen
etrating deeply in that direction.
many officers here believe that he
will force a retirement by the Ger
mans on a wide front.
Meanwhile the British and French
pressure farther toward the Belgian
coast is increasing A new offensive
effort there is expected as a part of
the plan of forcing the Germans back
/ from a long section of the coast,
where submarine bases are located.
The Cambria successes have an i'm
! portant bearing, in the opinion of the
officers. on this general plan of &C
complishing during the winter a de-
cisive result in the coastal region as
/ the foundation upon which next years
/ offensive campaign can be laid.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
AUDUBON BREEDER HAS
NATION WIDE REPUTATION

1t was demonstrated last week that
Fred SEWERS had certainly put Au-
dubon on the map, for his reputation
as a breeder of Poland China hogs
has attracted the attention of special
lists in all parts of the United States.
In fact practically all of the agri-
cultural colleges of the United States
have their eyes on Mr.. SEWERS.
Last Friday w. C. McCampbell as
sociate professor of the Kansas Ag-
Kansas, was in the city and with him
were seven members of the senior
class. They came for the express
purpose of talking with Mr.. Sievers
and seeing his famous hogs. They
were agreeably surprised to find his
herd even better than they supposed
and before leaving Mr.. McCampbell
paid Mr.. Sievers a high compliment
when he stated that his hogs were
absolutely in a class by themselves
He said TO reporter OF this paper
"Sievers is about ten years ahead of
any Poland China breeder. He is an
unassuming sort of man, but he
understands his business thorough
ly"
Prof. McCampbell and the students
also visited the Hereford herds at
the farms of N. l. Masterson and
Aug. Johnson and while here were
shown every courtesy possible. The
gentlemen were also loud in their
praise of the Herefords. stating that
they were equal if not superior to
other herds that they had recently
seen.
The gentlemen went from here to
other points in Iowa to study differ
ent breeds of cattle and hogs. This
week they go to Chicago where they
will attend the International Stock
Show and where the young men will
enter the stock judging contest.
People of Audubon county have
every reason to feel proud of Mr.
Sievers for the reputation he has at
tanned as breeder of Poland China
hogs and Mr.. Masterson and Mr.
Johnson for the success they have
recorded in the raising and breeding
of Hereford cattle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
with THE COLORS" IN
CAMP MILLS, N. Y.
(Letter from Lewis Graves)

Letter from Lewis GraVeSD
Camp Mills, N. Y, Nov. "a. 1917.
Dear Folks:
Well, as l have not heard from
you for so long, I will write few
lines. l am feeling fine. Ny voice
is almost natural again. 1t was en-
tirely gone for a few days.
l will be out of the hospital in a
few days. l will be assigned to an
other Company until l get across.
They are putting the other boys OF
the 15Sth with the Washington reg
iment.
Whom do you suppose l met to-
day? 1t was Ralph Law, James
Laws eldest boy. He is in the North
Dakota Field Hospital Corps. He is
a sergeant. Tom Shupe is sick here
in the hospital. He is in the Mon.
tana regiment. / was sure surprised
to find Ralph.
/ got a letter from Lulu yesterday
She said she sent me box OF candy
but she addressed it to the Company.
/ won't get it until Gfter l get across.
I have had only one letter since
came to the hospital the 18th of No
vember.
| wish / were with the Company.
They have gone some place. don't
know where. l have met Joe Hoff-
man from Audubon. His folks live
where Nina Weston lived, up there
by RaebePs. He has been in our
regiment all the time and l did not
know it, He is in the hospital too,
I will be here only couple OF
days more. l don't know what my
next address will be. Will write as
soon as 1 change. Am enclosing a
poem for your amusement. Well
/ will close, as it is too dark to
write more. Enclosed find a piece
of prose.
With Love,
LEWIS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
THE STORY HOUR

The Story Hour on last Saturday
morning at the Library was very
enjoyable affair for the children, AZ
of them being present to hear Miss
Marie Wolff tell the following stor-
les: 1.-THE First Thanksgiving"
"Who Ate Dolly's Diner" why the
Leaves Turn Red" and "The Story
of the First Corn" The Story Hour
each week is becoming more popular
and the attendance larger. Notes
for the previous weeks stories were
handed us, but In some manner they
escaped us, for which we are sorry
and will see that 1t does not happen
again.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
MEN FOR COUNTY
HAVE BEEN APPOINTED

The League to Enforce Peace. an
organization which has been in ex
istence for three years or more and
has for its purpose the promotion OF
world wide peace has now an organ
ization in Audubon county. The AS
ISOLATION is exceedingly active in
America at this time and is giving
the government all assistance posi-
BILE to promote peace at home. The
national headquarters have re-
Gently appointed A. Farquhar of this
city as chairman in this county. He
is well qualified to fill the important
position and has selected splendid
men in each township in the county
to promote the object of the league
and to give President Wilson the CO.
operation so much needed at present
Those named in the various town.
ships are:
AUDUBON TOWNSHIP
Geo. Graham, Anita; Hugh Far.
rell, Anita: Chas. Boehme, Extra.
CAMERON TOWNSHIP
F. L. Anderson, Ross; Audubon
Shelley. Ross; Ira Miller, Gray.
DOUGLAS TOWNSHIP
L. j. Anderson. Audubon; A.
Shupe. Audubon; Nels Winthers, Au
dubon.
EXTRA TOWNSHIP
]. B. ]. Lohner. Extra; Ed Della
hoyde. Extra; ]. w. Lancelot, Extra
John Esbeck. Extra; l.. E. Simpson
Brayton; Frank Freeman, Brayton
GREELEY TOWNSHIP
Jas. White, Hamlin; Floyd Young
Extra; Elmer Artist. Extra.
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP
Ralph Stanley, Hamlin; Rober
Mullinger, Extra; Forest Scott, Ham
lin; Victor Nelson. Hamlin.
LEROY TOWNSHIP
Joe H. Ross, Audubon; Charles
White, Audubon; C. S. McLeran, Au.
dubon; Geo. Viewer, Audubon; DR.
mussen, Audubon; V. nj. Jones, Au.
dubon.
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
Ed Rice, Gray; c. A. Detwiler
Audubon; Alex Campbell, Manning
Lawrence Bobenmoyer, Manning.
MELVILLE TOWNSHIP
B. j. Black. Audubon: Elbert
Thomas, Audubon; w. l.. Hoyt, Au
dubon: Allie Quinby, Audubon.
OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP
A. A. Nelson. Atlantic; A. p. Han
sen, Extra; Niels P. Hoegh. Brayton
Gilbert Nelson, Extra.
SHARON TOWNSHIP
o. H. Jacobsen, Kimballton; G. c
Rasmussen, Kimballton; Hans Mad
sen, Kimballton; G. w. Boysen, Elk
ira; Anton M. Christensen, Ell
| Horn.
VIOLA TOWNSHIP
Maurice Carpenter. Coon Rapids
John T. Sampson, Audubon; Ear
Barrett, Ross; Bert Kitson, Audubon
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
NEW BUSINESS FIRM

A new business firm, Marquesen
4 Kerwin, who will begin dealing in
real estate and insurance, has been
formed and as soon as the John But
terton building, now in the course of
erection. is completed, they will have
their offices in the south room of the
building, which makes an ideal loca-
ton. ]. f. Kerwin has been in Au-
dubon several years with the Audi
bon Hardware Co., and recently in
the insurance business. Evans Mar
quesen has just recently disposed OF
1.-THE Big Store" to the Alderman
Co., and has had much experience
here and elsewhere. Both young
men have a wide acquaintance in the
county and state, are live wires and
wide awake business men, who no
doubt will meet with abundant sue
cess in their new venture. They ex-
pect to open for business early in the
New Year and invite all their friends
to call and see them. The Republi-
can wishes and predicts for them sue
cess in abundance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
NEW MEMBERS INITIATED

Last Tuesday night the Order Of
Eastern Stars held their regular
meeting at which three new members
Mrs. A. ]. Van Size, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi Kopp were initiated into
the mysteries of the Order.
The decorations were finely ar
ranged and in keeping with the spirit
of Thanksgiving. Following the in
itiation of the new members, refresh
ments were served and a good time
in general enjoyed. The committee
consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Cur
rier, Mrs. Lydia A.. Townsend, Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. J. Rutherford and
Mrs. w. w. Smith. A special meet
ing OF the Order-.will be held two
weeks from last night when several
other new candidates will be initial
ed The o. E. s. Is gaining in mem
bership at almost every meeting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
HAS GONE SOUTH

Harley Stafford has returned to
Camp Dodge. He certainly enjoyed
his visit here with relatives and nu-
merous friends who are always
pleased to see him and anxious about
his welfare. "Huck" as he is IA
miliarly known, is one of the sol
der boys to be sent to Camp Pike.
Little Rock, Ark, and then probably
across the water to help win the
war. Wherever Harley goes his
friends know that he will give a
good account of himself, and his
Jolly smile and. jovial disposition
will always make him friends with
new acquaintances. 1t Is the wish of
everybody here that he returns
safely home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
THE REPUBLICAN MADE
ERROR IN ADVERTISING

In the last two issues of the Re-
publican an advertisement for the
First National Bank of this city in
which we stated that the bank was
paying per cent interest for time
deposits. The advertisement as sub
mitted to us should have read 4 per
cent. The error was purely typo
graphical one. but nevertheless 1t has
caused the bank considerable annoy
ance. The error did one thing, and
that was to satisfy the management
of the First National Bank that 1t
paid to advertise in the Republican.
This paper regrets that the error oc-
Cured and trusts that it has not
caused the bank too much annoy
ance
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
DEATH OF AGED CITIZEN

H. G. Nichols, an aged resident Of
this city, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Julia M. Parsons,
Monday night, November rs, 1917 at
1890 o'clock. He had been ailing
for the past two months and his
death is due principally to old age,
he being at the time of his death
in his S7th year. Mr.. Nichols was
we'll known in Audubon and was a
familiar figure upon the streets of
the city until his recent illness. He
is survived by three daughters. name
ly: Mrs. Julia NJ. Parsons, Mrs. An
nette Parsons and Mrs. Leathey
Parsons.
The funeral will take place this
morning from the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Julia M. Parsons, on
North Washington street, Rev. Proc
tor of the nj. f. church having
charge of the services. The remains
will be shipped to Kirkman, Iowa,
for interment beside his wife, who
preceded him in death in the year
1905. We expect to give complete
obituary in the next issue of the Re
publican.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
ANOTHER BANK STATEMENT

The Farmers State Bank of this
city issues it's quarterly statement in
today's paper as called for by the
state department of banking 1t is
a splendid one and shows the bank to
be in a healthy and prosperous con-
dition. The statement is made at
the close of business on November
goth. It will be interesting reading
to those who are interested in the fl
nancial condition of this community.
The other banks of the county will
probably issue their statements in
next weeks issue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
NO TAX ON THIRD
CLASS NAIL MATTER

In an interview with Postmaster
Morrissey yesterday he informed us
that many patrons were asking him
about the war tax on third class mail
matter. Here is what he has given
us. which is direct instructions from
the postal department:
at appears from information re-
ceived that some business persons
and concerns have the impression
that the war revenue act imposes a
tax upon third class mail matter.
This is not correct. The war reve-
nue. act does not affect matter of
this class. Circulars and other
printed advertising of the third class
may still be mailed at the regular
third class rate Of one cent for each
two ounces or fraction thereof"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
CLAIM SALE DATES

S. w. Wright claims December 10
as the date of his public sale. F. ID.
Rice claims December Goth as the
date OF his sale. These gentlemen
will soon have their bills and adver-
Using out so the people can see what
they offer for sale. There are
great many farm sales this year and
we learn that all kinds of goods are
bringing splendid prices.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
JENSEN.KUSEL

Matthias Jensen and Miss Dessia
Kusel secured a marriage license
Tuesday of District Clerk John Horn
ing. and with his brother, George
Jensen and her sister, Mrs. George
Jensen, went to the office of JUS
tice d. l.. Thomas and were married
at 1000 O'Clock that morning. A
wedding dinner was served the con-
tracing parties at the home of her
brother. John Kusel in Lincoln town
ship. where she has been making her
home and where the happy couple
will continue to reside until spring
when they will move to a farm own
ed by the groom in Minnesota, to
make their future home. 1t is the
wish of all their friends that they
live many years In happiness and
contentment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
TAKES STOCK TO CHICAGO

Miles Gardner. proprietor Of the
Brownell farm, eleven miles south
east of Audubon. left last night for
Chicago where he will remain until
the close of the International Stock
Show which will be in progress until
December 9th. Mr.. Gardner raises
Aberdeen Angus cattle and he will
have in the show junior yearling
bull and junior yearling
heifer calf. Mr.. Gardner has been
very successful in the business and
has made quite a reputation with the
Angus cattle. He has given the breed
ing of these cattle a careful study
and while in Chicago we expect him
to be able to secure some Of the
prizes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
TEACHERS ENJOY VACATION

The following teachers In the Au-
dubon public schools left last even
ing for their respective homes to en-
Joy the Thanksgiving holiday vaca-
ton with home folks: Miss Rodgers
to Massena. Miss Willets to Castona,
Miss Brown to Ralston and Miss
Marjorie Gist, who has been substi-
tuting in the kindergarten for Miss
Eastman, to Cedar Falls She will
not return TO Audubon to teach. as
Miss Eastman is expected to be back
after the Thanksgiving holiday. Mr..
Rossman went to his home at Kel-
logg, Iowa, to enjoy his vacation. No
doubt after the "big eats" they will
all return prepared to do their "bit."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
HAS BAD UPSET

Yesterday morning while driving
to the cemetery west of Kimballton.
Mr.. Choate, of the Marble Works,
with the Art Horning auto and driv-
err, engaged to haul monument to
be erected, had bad spill when a
few miles west of Kimballton. The
car turned over and scattered the
heavy monument, tools and all. For
tunately for the occupants of the car
neither of them were injured and
the car was not damaged to a great
extent. They were delayed with
their work several hours. Mr.. Lane
having to drive out with tools and
help them reload.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
FASHION SHOP WILL RE-
MAIN AT SAME LOCATION

Mrs. ". ". Smith, proprietor Of
the Smith Fashion Shop, will remain
in her present quarters and has gone
to Chicago where she will purchase
a large consignment of new goods.
For several weeks she thought she
would close out the business as the
room had been rented. Different ar
rangements were made last week
which will permit her to remain in
her present location. Mrs. Smith
will visit her daughter. Mrs. DR..
Drake and family at Clarinda over
Thanksgiving and will then go to
Chicago to purchase full line of
goods for the holidays.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
OBITUARY OF GEORGE WILSON

George Leslie Wilson, son of Chas.
and Flora Wilson, was born in Au-
dubon county, Iowa, February 10th,
1882, and died at Clarinda, Iowa,
November 10Th, 1917. He was mar.
ried to Estella Mae Picking August 6,
1901. To this union were born three
children, Haze LII. and Donald Ray
deceased.
He leaves to mourn his loss his
wife and daughter Helen; a father,
mother, four brothers and four sis
tors. His brothers are Irwin Wilson,
Of Morristown, S. D., Norval and
Carl Wilson of Peetz. Colo, Claus
Wilson, of Extra, Iowa. His sisters
are Mrs. Burt Trent, of Macksburg,
Iowa, Mrs. Fred Eckert, of Jeffer-
son, Iowa, Mrs. Dell Keith of Au-
dubon, Iowa and Mrs. Dolph Tate,
Of Extra, Iowa.
Mr.. Wilson lived in Audubon coun-
ty until March 1, 1918, when they
moved to Alton, Iowa, to make their
home. He has been in poor health
for two years. Everything possible
was done to relieve his suffering,
but all was in vain. He was a good
husband and loving father, always
watchful that the needs of his fam
lily were cared for.
He was a good Christian man and
fair and honest in all his dealings
with his fellow men. He tried to
make his hcme a happy one. The
funeral services were held at b.
man Chapel, Thursday, November
~, 1917, at 1880 p. m. Rev. Dove,
Of North Branch, had charge of the
service. The choir was composed of
his school mates. They sang sew
eral beautiful selections. The pail
bearers were his boyhood friends.
The body was laid to rest beside his
children at the Boman cemetery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-29
HERE FOR THE WINTER

Mrs. Will Nantz and son, accom-
panied by Miss Grace Greenslade OF
Bell PLANE, (Sask) Canada, arrived
in Audubon Monday morning for an
extended visit with the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Hahn, and
with her husbands parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. l.. Mantz, and various other
relatives. Mr.. Will Mantz. who re-
manned in Canada to wind up his at
fairs for the winter, is expected here
INCA couple of weeks to join his fan-
lily for a visit during the winter.