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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
MAINE ELECTION FIRST
STRAW 1918 CAMPAIGN

The Maine election which will be
held one week from next Tuesday.
will be the first election straw of the
1918 campaign. Democratic leaders
are making an aggressive effort to
carry the state and are especially
busy in the second Maine district,
where Representative White and for
mer Representative McGillicuddy
(DemocraD are the opposing candi-
dates. The Republicans carried this
district in 1916 by plurality Of
only 4S7. Hughes carried the state
in 1916 by 5.3SS, Hale for senator
by 1924. State issues always cut
considerable figure in Maine cleo
tions in off years, but the Demo-
ly on national grounds and on the
theory that success there would be
to them in the Novem-
Der elections this year and in the
presidential election in 1920.
For the first time since Maine had
an official BALLOT there are only
two parties in the running. the Re-
publicans and the Democrats. Demo-
crat leaders claim that by reason
of the strong socialistic tendencies of
the present national administration
they will secure the benefit of the
socialist vote in the state. The
socialists cast 2,1S6 votes for Ben
son in 1916.
An interesting feature of the cam
paign is the bitter personal attack
made upon Colonel Roosevelt by for
mer Congressman McGillicudy. A
day or two before Quentin RoOse-
welt was killed at the front McGilli-
cudy made violent attack upon
impugning his loyalty.
Maine has always been a Roosevelt
state, and friends of the Colonel are
out with their scalping knives for
the stay at home statesman who is
trying to put the brand of treason
upon a Republican leader who has
given something more than an active
jawbone to the national cause dur
ing the present war, and who was
denounced in 1916 by politicians
like McGillicudy for asserting that
we were in danger of war and, should
be preparing for It.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
PREACHED HIS LAST SERMON

Rev E. Provensen, who has been
pastor of the Danish Lutheran
church OF the city since last January.
preached his farewell sermon to the
Audubon congregation last Sunday.
Practically every member of the
church was present, and all of them
regretted that Sundays services was
his last in Audubon in his official
capacity Rev. Provensen and his
estimable family have won a place
in the hearts of our people. All who
know them regret that they have
decided to leave, but owing to cir
cumstances Rev. Provensen prefer
red to accept the call Of church in
Boston, Mass.
While in the community Rev.
PrOyensen was a member of the War
Service Council and his work in that
capacity was always of the best. His
advice was eagerly sought, and was
always found to be fair and unpre-
JUDGED. The best wishes of host
of friends will follow the family to
their new home. where it is hoped
they will meet with unbounded sue
cess.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
CHAMP CLARK AND
HIS POLITICAL SLIPS

Speaker Champ Clark has been re-
nominated in the democratic primary
| in this district. That district stands
by him both in prosperity and adj
versity. No matter what comes in
the political liar they are with him.
He was beaten once years ago and
that was enough. 1T is much the
same with eX-speaker Cannon of the
Danville district of Illinois. He was
beaten once and that was enough.
Ever since they swear by him. Mr..
Clark has made several political
mistakes and slips and they over
look all and straightway forgive him.
Once in peace times he made nice
little speechlet in favor of disarm-
ament and putting everything on
the peace basis. He went as far as
Mr.. Bryan ever did. Himself and
friends cannot recall that pretty lit
tie speech now. 1t has been clean
wiped from the slate. In later days
he opposed the draft law and made
little speech against the draft and
in favor of retaining the old volun-
teer system. He stood with the late
Senator Stone and others. 1t hurt
Stone but did not seem to hurt
Clark. The people allowed the one
but did not allow the other to make
such radical mistake. 1t soon. by
the turn of events, was made fun
damental democratic doctrine and
got the imprimature OF Woodrow
Wilson and Champ Clark 'came
around" and not even a scar was
left on him. He is democrat in
good and regular standing and no
one mentions the untoward event.
Since which time others for the
same political offense have been
sent to the political purgatory or as
scapegoats to the wilderness until
their sins have evaporated. Some
of them remain in the wilderness
still. unforgiven and forgotten.
1t is singular Psychological fact
that the public easily and often an
eagerly forgives the mistakes of
some men and follows those of
others with an unrelenting FORGIVE
ness. Vice President Colfax thought
lessly accepted a certificate of stock
in the Credit Mobelier Company and
he was met with stold Indifference
and fell at once like "shot squirrel
from the top of a tree" j. j. In
gals, of Kansas, was never forgiven
of politics was an "irridescent dream
On the contrary, some are at once
pardoned and their pardon is pre-
sented to them on a silver platter.
1t is Inconsistent and the puzzle of
the psychologists and most people let
them alone in their labyrinthine
tangles and windings. Champ Clark
is usually easy on others and par
dons them and thence they pardon
him.
Some people say that he has never
pardoned the "scaly trick" of Bryan
and Wilson for scratching" from
him the presidential nomination at
Baltimore in 1912, after he had
reached a clear majority o, we'll
1t takes the greatest of Deity to do
the like of that and should not be
expected of mere man like Champ
Clark. He is a good example of
human love and charity. -A
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
40 TOWNS TAKEN
in One DAY
BRITISH SWEEP FORWARD STOR-
ING TOWNS WHILE FRENCH
REACH NOYON

Paris, Aug. 2S.-In swift ad
vance, covering more than six miles
at certain points, the French troops
south of the Somme recaptured
forty Villages, the war Office an
nounces.
The left bank of the Somme has
been reached between CizancOurt
and Nesle, as we'll as the west bank
of the Cabal du Nord. between Nesle
and Noyon, over the greater part OF
its course.
American troops in the region OF
attacks and broke up an enemy at
tempt to cross the Vesle south OF
Bazoches.
London, Aug. 2S.-The Austria
lians have reached the line of Fres-
nes-Herbecourt, according to Field
Marshal Haig's report from British
headquarters tonight, but have met
with much opposition in their efforts
to reach the crossing of the Somme
river at Brie sand Peronne.
With the British Army In France,
Aug. 2S.-The British have cap
tured the town of Croisilles, north
east of Bapaume. and obtained con-
troll of all Of the village of Pelves,
east of Arras. To the southeast
patrols have entered Remy and Hau-
court, while southwest of Peronne
the British have taken Fay and
Ablaincourt. Some German forces
refused to attack.
Hard fighting continued today.
Canadian troops delivered another
attack in the course of the morning
Cambria road. This fighting is car
rying them right into the main artery
of the Hindenburg line.
The British have carried Croisilles
Ablaincourt and Fay, and the French
have captured Marchelpot. Thous-
Canadian troops in their advance
yesterday southeast of Arras, were
dashing performance. The town of
Cherisy. east Of Heniel, was entered
in the face of fierce fighting.
In addition to firing accurately on
the foreward troops of the enemy, the
British have rasked the rear with q
rain of shell fire.
Early this morning an enemy
of considerable proper
tions was discovered southeast Of
Mory. The fire Of the British guns
was concentrated on that region,
doing tremendous damage. The
shells burst amid the transports and
the concentrations of men.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
SPLERDID ORATOR
FOR FAREWELL
DRESS TO BOYS WHO WILL
LEAVE NEXT WEEK

The local board of Audubon county
today received word from the state
that the 90 men from Audubon coun-
ty would be required to report in
this city on the afternoon of Septem-
Der 5th and would leave on the
early morning train for Camp Dodge
on Friday morning. The Republi-
can published the list of men last
week who were to go. Mr.. Northup
the secretary of the board informs
us that there will be a few changes
in the list. Two or three of the
men will not be able to qualify,
some being rejected while others
cannot go at this time on account OF
illness. However, the list as pub
lished as otherwise correct. A COM
mittee is preparing program this
afternoon which will be held in the
park on next Thursday evening.
good speaker will be secured and
Hon. N. f. Kendall Iowa's silver
tcngued orator will deliver the ad-
dress and other entertaining features
will be arranged for.
List of registrants will be en-
trained for Camp Dodge on Septem-
Der 9Th 1918.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
CONTRACT FOR new
CHURCH IS LET
OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH NOW
BEING TORN DOWN TO MAKE
PLACE FOR NEW EDIFICE

Father Costoloe made this office
q call late last Thursday afternoon
and informed us that the contract for
the new catholic church had been
awarded to Geo. r. Alcorn, of Omaha
the contract price being $22,500.
The new building was designed by j.
n. Nachtigall, of Omaha. The con-
tract calls for the beginning of work
within ten days and to be complet-
cd on or before January first, 1919
The new building will be built OF
Boone brick and trimmed with Bed
ford rock. The building will be 81
AZ feet of Romanesque style and
will have a commanding sight on the
little hill where the old church is
now being torn down. The new
building will set farther back from
the street and the lawn will be ter
raced.
1t was at first thought that the
cid church would be moved back
onto the lot and used while the new
Sdifice was in course OF erection, but
these plans have been changed. The
cid building will have been COM
pletely torn down by the last of this
week and services will be held in
sOiHe ouitdDiO puiiuihS III thO hiC@h
time.
The main floor of the building will
have a seating capacity of 300 and
will also have balcony and choir
loft. The interior furniture and fix
lures will be up to date and the pews
will be as comfortable as can be
made and it is estimated that they
will be secured at cost in the
neighborhood of $1,000. The win
dows will probably be donated by in
dividuals, as a number have already
seen arranged for.
Father Costelloe is very grateful
to the people of the community for
the magnificent manner in which
they responded in making the contri-
buttons which will enable the church
10 be built at this time when all re-
sognize that labor and material are
90 high. But the new building was
Q necessity and was so recognized by
The members of the church. 1t was
proposed to also build new priests
residence, but this has been deferred
until later.
The people of Audubon will be de-
hghted with the new church and will
always be proud of the work that
Father Costelloe has done. 1t will
always live as monument to him
and everyone hopes that he may re-
main with us for years to come to
enjoy the new edifice.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
WILL ROTH REPORTED MISSING

Willie Roth, Audubon Ia. report
ed missing in\action in the Tuesday
casualty list. was the first man to en-
list from Audubon County after the
United States entered the war. He
is son of Mrs. Joseph Roth of Audu-
bon. formerly of Wahoo, Neb.
Roth came to Omaha the day a
state of war was said to exist and
enlisted in the marines Audubon
gave a massive celebration in his
honor, when he left for the train
ing camp. He is Is years Of age.
He was slightly wounded and in
a hospital shortly before the last
American advance, but was releas-
ed in time to participate in the drive.
Roth is a nephew of Mrs. Herman
Schonfield, $685. Lincoln Boulevard.
The Omaha Daily Bee, Thursday
Morning August 20.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
FORMER AUDUBON PASTOR
MARRIED AT CORNING

A big reception Tuesday evening
was rendered Rev. Richmond A..
Smith, pastor of the Baptist church,
and his bride. The affair was held
at the S. w. Cooper residence by a
large crowd of the members of the
church. Music was the mode Of
of the entertainment, and among
the various numbers was a special
song composed expressly for the
occasion by Mrs. Charles Palmer.
entitled. what She'll Do in Corn
ing" During the evening light re-
freshments were served. The fol-
lowing evening the members of the
Adams county First Baptist church
also held a reception for Rev. and
Mrs. Smith on the church lawn,
when a good social time was en-
joyed. Corning Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
HOME AFTER STRENUOUS
CHAUTAUQUA SEASON

Arthur Cole arrived in the city
Tuesday afternoon from western
Nebraska, where he closed a twelve
weeks OF Chautauqua work. hav-
ing been in the employ of the Tray
erse-Wicks system for that length Of
time. The season closed this week
and Mr.. Cole came home to rest and
refresh himself.
The tour this year covered a terri
tory of fourteen states. He was a
member of a musical organization
and gave two performances each
day throughout the entire season.
1t has been strenuous time for
Arthur but now that he is home, he
hopes to take a few weeks rest and
no one doubts but that he is justly
entitled to them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
RETURNS TO AUDUBON

Rev Chas. Lang, PASTOR of the
church has been at the
annual camp meeting at Cedar Falls
the past ten days. He writes us a
letter from Riverside Park. near
Cedar Falls where the meeting is
held, stating the he expects to re-
turn to Audubon the latter part Of
the week and will bold the usual
Sunday services at the church at the
regular hours with preaching both
and evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
BACK FROM CANADA

w. c. Sheets and job nButterton
who have been in Warner. Alberta
Canada the past two weeks visiting
at the home of the formers son.
Charles Sheets and family, returned
home Monday night. The gentle
men say that there has been con-
siderable drough in various sections
of Canada this year. Beginning at
Shelby. Mont. and for a distance Of
about 60 miles there are no crops to
speak of. Near Warner. 1t is some
better. In other parts the crops
are as good as usual, but in the
main, the yield this year will not be
as large as last year. However. Mr..
Sheets Is not discouraged with his
investment. and will make all pro-
parations for q BID crop next year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
DO NOT LIKE GERMANIA

Citizens of Germania want the
name of their town changed. 1t
savors too much Of the despicable
Hun. A petition has been circulat-
ed. Last week Tuesday evening
DR.. Wesley Travis of the National
Security league, in addressing a
patriotic meeting, suggested that
another name would certainly be
appropriate. His suggestion met
with prolonged cheers. That same
night someone painted over the
name "Germania" on the sign at
the Rock Island depot and put
"Libertyville" in its place. Several
new names for the town have been
suggested, such as Woodrow, Liber-
tyville and Pershing. Recently at
Mason City a soldier home on fur
Tough tore a Germania penant off
car standing in front Of Mason
City cafe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
WITTHAUER'S DOG
BIT VIM. MCKOWEN

Because he was bitten by a dog,
William McKowen has filed suit in
the district court naming five de-
PENDANTS. Suing Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
WHITAKER, owners of the canine,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brownson, who
were in possession of it at the time
and Policeman J. p. Moss, who was
told the dog was vicious and was re-
Quested to shoot it-Daily Capitol.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
LIBERTY LOAN APPROACHING

Within the next few weeks this
paper will donate considerable space
to the Fourth Liberty Loan. We
receive no pay in money for the
space used, but will receive double
pay in the realization that we are
helping the government in the great
task of winning the war. Our read
ers should shape their affairs SO as
to be ready for the country's call.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
WILL CONDUCT STAND

the Audubon County Red Cross
chapter will conduct stand at the
fair grounds this year. At the noon
hour they will serve hot meals. they
VIII at all times serve soup. pie.
sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and all
Kinds ~ soft drinks. We will GER
calmly appreciate the patronac. "
& the pubic Mrs. d. ]. Copklin,
chairman
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
OFF FOR KANSAS CAMP

Audubon was busy place late
Monday afternoon and evening. It
was the occasion of the leaving OF
ten more of our splendid young men
for FIT. Riley. Kansas, where they
will be indicted into the army SER
vice at Camp Funston.
The young men in the call ans
wered to roll call early in the after
noon and were given their badges
They visited with friends until six
o'clock when banquet was rendered
them at the Park Hotel.
At 1880 in the evening the patrio-
tic program in the park began. The
Audubon Concert Band furnished a
number of selections while the crowd
gathered. L. A. McGinnis acted as
chairman and called for all of the
old soldiers in the audience to take
seats on the platform. Rev. E. b.
Cousins gave the invocation after
which Rev. c. w. Proctor, pastor OF
the Methodist church gave the ad-
dress of the evening. 1t was full OF
feeling and thoroughly enjoyed by
the soldier boys and those who had
gathered to hear the program. The
boys had received their sweaters and
comfort kits before supper and took
them with them for the night.
Tuesday morning a large crowd
gathered at the court house and led
by the Audubon band marched to the
Rock Island depot where the boys
took the train for FIT. Riley, Kansas.
A goodly number were out to bid
them goodbye and as the train pull
LODI Vnhr DA;pnp To, cviu
ing three cheers for the soldier boys.
The little scene will be one that the
boys will never forget. Those leav-
N Tho follnrItir,er.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The ladies of Div No. 4 Melville
township will hold an ice cream
social at the Will Rinehart home
on Wednesday evening September
4. The proceeds go to their home
comfort fund. Everybody come.
Mrs Axel Byland,
Chairman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29

Order No. Name
1913 John K. Dreher
354 J. C.. Rasmussen
36S Andrew b. Christensen
376 Claus J. Andersen
391 Clinton M. WEIGH
416 Hans b. Hansen
424 Carl Andrew Andersen
453 Earl N. Weeks
557 Chris Dreher
597 Frank Navratil
625 Christian Hansen
62S Ben Frank Smith
67S Lewis Edward Weston
6S4 Charles A. Duerre
500 Orah o. Eagen
702 Harry ]. Nailor
40 Gibson Law
1853 George Puck
7S4 William Walter Wheeler
sos Ilif Jay Petersen
SIC Lee Parrot
ST. August Gus Kusel
S27 Niels Karstensen
S37 John William Jensen
S39 Christian Jensen Hansen
S55 Merritt Root
SIS Herbert Wahlert
SS7 Hans Hansen
sos John Fred Tibben
901 Clarence Jorgensen
903 Arthur Ward Stephens
906 ThorvaI C.. Hansen
921 Henry j. Henrichs
937 Garlic w. Neitzel
947 Herman ID. Schwarting d.
954 Joy NJ Cotton
95S Roscoe s. Miller
go John A. Balk
991 Jens Chris Petersen
1920 Fred w. Klever
1928 Ellis Garoutte
1046 Glen b. McCaen
1851 William Paul
1852 Marinus N Ringaard
1875 Homer NGMichael
1910 Clarence NJ. Elwood
1912 Andrew " Christensen
1247 Anton NJ. Boose
1898 Hermes ID. Clifford
1902 William J. Murray
SECOND REGISTRATION
3 Louie Jacob Larsen
Fred j. Mortensen
6 John II. Lloyd
Alex Laurits Petersen
8 Fred Carl III. Bogatzki
9 Paul Holland
100 Chris Jensen Petersen
IL Charles Henry Graham
IL Nels Bertel Madsen
IA Walter Rubel
16 Herman D. Fredericksen
IS Johannes Evald Jensen
10 Jens Nissen Hjuler
81 Edward Hansen
% Andrew Marinus Andersen
% Carl II. Hensley
&c Henry Jorgensen
81 DIN Baumgardner
30 Frank j. ThieleR
33 Carl Mikkelsen
35 George Frank Cerka
81 Elvin Herman Petersen
80 Victor Lund
Al Otto Carl Faga
AZ Gerald Akers
43 Hans Henrik Clemensen
A Otto George Huess
46 Charles Herman Krottin
ger
40 Arlie Andrew Nissen
81 Thomas Edwin VanDyke
So Hans Rasmussen
So Noel Edward Jordan
81 Nick Jensen
81 Hugh Laird Lawson
SO Fred Chris SoreRsen
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-19
RIVER NEWS

The river at 6 p. m. Yesterday was
feet inches and stationary. The marks
at the foot OF McMechcn dam registered
. feet Inches and stationary.
Tho Liberty left for Matamoras yes
terday at noon, having laid over here
on account Of arriving late Saturday
afternoon.
The Helen E. after laying over for
day for New Martinsril!e TO resume Der
regular trade.
The Milton arrived Saturday night
and leaves for Matamoras to-day at
1880 a. m.
The Verne Swain leaves for Pitts
bursh and way POINTS ut S:Se O'Clock
this morning.
The Liberty will &c IN tonight from
Matamoras.
Tho d. A. Nisbee passed down yes
terday with barges carrying the lock
gates for dam 81. which IS near compile
TOT. one mile helo~ Ravcnswood.
The Verne Swain, on her Saturday
trip from Pittsburgh ~ this city, car
ried over zoo passengers out Of tho vari-
Gus towns along her route.
The carpenters are about through on
the Omaha at Clnrington, where she Is
laid up for repairs The latter part OF
this week She Will come to Wheeling
where the machine and engine work Will
re started on her. On the arrival Of
the Omaha at this port hc- sister boat
tho S. L. Elan. will be taken 10 Claring-
ton 10 stIlhlc tho force Of carpenters al
Mozena's board yards TO finish up her
deck and cabin repairs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-19
Men of q Are to
Register Aug. "a

wASdINGTON-T following re-
quest IS made by tho Provost MAI
shall General:
The newspaper Of the country can
ali, tho government considerably II
they Will make practice u publish
ing daily between now 1ni Angus.
%, in conspicuous manner, tho 1cl-
owing, calling the attention OF the
Young mca IN their respective con-
.nuritios to tho registration August
q:
"AIl male persons who have
reached their 21st birthday since
Juno S, 1915, and on or before An-
gust "a, 1918. must register on An
gust "a, 1913.
"Thc-e men should consult local
draft boards IS to how ana when
they should register"
It Is apprehcnaed that unless some
such distinctive method Of aunounc-
ing tho August Ga registration Is
adopted, It Will be lost sight OF amid
tho publicity TINT will attend con-
sideratton by congress OF the new
draft age law and preparation Tor
tie registration Of those who WILL
co included in the new age limits.