Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-19
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, LOCAL AND PERSONAL

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Fancy Winesap apples at 1915 per
box at McCort's.
Swift's White Laundry Soap, 100
bar box at $625, at McCort's.
A. j. Vansise. county engineer.
went to Atlantic this morning on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hayes, living in
Greeley township are the proud and
happy possessors of a bouncing baby
boy, born last Saturday.
Leon Mccall of Diagonal, Iowa,
who visited here with his cousin,
Clyde Mccall and family, went to
Atlantic Tuesday afternoon for a
visit with relatives, after which he
returns to his home.
Mrs. A. M. Currier went to New
ton yesterday to enjoy the holidays
with her daughter, Mrs. +. l.. Drake
and family. Mr.. Currier will join
her next week and spend Christmas
at the Drake home.
When in need of anything in the
wood working line, call on T. y. Ed
| dy. Shelving speciality. All 9TH
er work done to your entire satisfac-
ton. Shop at north end of Tracy
street near c. & N. w. depot.
II. J. Nielsen and Chris Sorensen
departed for Hutchinson and other
places in Minnesota, Thursday. They
will visit at Hutchinson with their
sons who attend school there and
look after some business affairs while
away.
| A letter written November 18Th,
| by Clarence Hood, who has been at
| the front since September LIST, was
| received December 18th by his moth
| er, Mrs. James Hood, in which he
states that he hoped to be home
soon.
Our old friend of prewa days, the
sugar bowl, has returned Once
more it is free and inalienable right
to eat sugar, since the war is over
and to reach for il and get ii right
out of the original package, the sugar
bowl
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Rasmussen de
parted this morning for Ashland,
the death of her brother, James
Viewer. No particulars were given
in the message sent them. which they
received last night.
Ralph Johnson who is attending
Ames college has been discharged
from military service at college and
after taking his examinations this
week, expects to reach Audubon Sat-
urday for short visit with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Johnson.
Miss Tiedje, trained nurse of At
lantic, returned to her home this
morning. She was celled here last
week on the case of John Nissen and
son Gerald. Mr.. Nissen died last
Sunday and little Gerald passed away
last night, which indeed is sad
blow to their relatives.
Miss Leonore Weighton and Miss
Ella Campbell, students at st. JOS
eph's academy, Des Moines, came
home last evening to spend their
school vacation with their parents.
Mr. and Mrs. John Weighton and Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Campbell They re-
turn to school January 9Th
Several children friends on Mon
day were entertained at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Mantz at a birth
day party given in honor of their
son, Paul's third birthday annivers-
of cutting the birthday cake and
was as proud as peacock
Mrs. A. l.. Brooks went to jefferson
this morning to attend the funeral of
her mother. Mrs. Hannah X. Under
wood, who died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Captain John Nc
Kean in Deer Trail. Colorado. the re-
mains being sent to the home of her
stepson, DR.. Young, at Jefferson.
The coal business is reported to be
a little slow right now. 1t is said
by the dealers that for the past week
or two not much was doing, owing TO
the lack of orders. The warm wealth
er during which fires have hardly
been necessary in homes and the
closing of many war activities has
caused short demand for coal.
Mrs John Renftle and her brother,
Miles Gardner, received a message
yesterday calling them to Clarinda on
account of the serious illness of
their mother. Mrs. s. Gardner. who of !
late has not been so well. influenza
and complications having developed.
They visited her at Thanksgiving |
time and she was then doing well.
George Scott has accepted posi- |
ton as linotype operator at this Of |
flee. lie is an expert at the bust |
ness and was for several years EN-
ployed at Guthrie Center before COM |
ing to Audubon. Mr. Scott and the !
editor have known each other for |
many years as Mr.. Scott was employ |
ed on the Clipper at Colfax while the |
editor of the Republican was pub |
Usher of the Colfax Tribune about |
fifteen years ago. Mr. Scott is a |
good reliable workman and will no |
ioubt render efficient service. !