davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
ANOTHER SPECIAL EXCURSION
TO RIO GRANDE VALLEY

We will leave Audubon Thursday
evening Dec. 18th, arrive in Kansas
City at a. M, Dec. 49,. leave there
Friday at p. m, and spend Sun
day at Houston and Galveston. Tex,
bathing and boat riding in the great
Atlantic waters.
Monday and Tuesday. Dec. &c and
II We will spend two days auto rid
ing through the beautiful Rio Grande
Valley. There you will have a
chance to talk to the farmers them
selves that have lived there from 3
to s years. Learn from them what
they have done and are doing every
year and then judge for yourselves
what the opportunities are for the
homeseeker in this rich valley COM
pared to any other spot on earth you
have ever Investigated.
We don't want you to take our
word for anything. But We do want
you to give US a chance to- show you.
On this excursion we will have our
own special train of standard Pull
man and dining cars and you can
enjoy every comfort that you could
in your own homes. And we are
making a special low rate on this
date including all meals, berths, etc.
And We especially request you to
take your wife with you at this time.
We will return via Austin, San
Antoine, Oklahoma City and Fort
Worth. arriving at Audubon Satur-
day. Dec. 21st, giving you plenty of
time to arrange for your Christmas
festivities.
Come and go with us.
AUDUBON COUNTY LAND CO..
H. G. Leach, Gen. Mgr.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
CITIZENS HELD
A MASS MEETING
MUCH DISSATISFACTION OVER
RAISING OF LIGHT AND
POWER RATES.

The first of last November the
Iowa, Light, Heat and Power com
pany announced that they would
raise the rates of light and power.
Since then there has been much dis
cussion and dissatisfaction by the
consumers who feel that the old rate
was high enough as it was higher
than the rate charged in other towns
where similar service is given. The
raise in the rates has been the topic
of conservation on the streets and
business places for several weeks.
The company is operating under
franchise granted by the city which
provides for the rate the company
shall charge. The company, however,
feels that on account Of the addi-
tional cost of operation the raise is
necessary to keep the service up to
standard. The consumers contend
with the city council that the raise
in rates is in excess of the amount
stipulated in the franchise and
should not be raised. The discus
sion and feeling among the citizens
became so intense that massmeet-
ing was called at the court house
Monday evening. About 200 people
were in attendance and all apparent
ly were of the opinion that some
steps should be taken to prevent the
company from putting into opera
ton the proposed rates.
Mayor John Graham stated the
purpose of the meeting and after
considerable discussion II. J. Mantz,
John Weighton and DR.. c. s. Nc
Leran were appointed as a commit
tee to draft a set of resolutions
which would not only set forth the
views of the consumers. but would
also be a means of uphOlding the ac-
tions of the city council in any action
that might be taken. This commit
tee made the following report:
whereas, an increase in the cleo
trio rates now existing is being de-
manded by the holder OF the fran
chise, the Iowa Light, Heat and
Power company. and.
Whereas. said company is operat-
ing under a franchise which provides
that the maximum rates to be
charged is Is cents per kwt. for the
first 90 kwts. for light and a reduc-
ton to 10 cents per kwt. for the ex-
cess, and
Whereas, the said company have
failed to show to the city council Of
the said town that they are in JUS
tice entitled to said increase in rate,
and
Whereas, the said rates now ex-
listing are on an average of rates be-
ing paid in adjoining towns under
similar conditions.
Be it Resolved by the Citizens of
Audubon in massmeeting assembled,
That the franchise rate should not
be advanced and the mayor and town
council of the town Df Audubon,
Iowa, are hereby instructed to resist
the putting into effect any advance
over the franchise rates. That it
is the further sense of the meeting
that in the event the said franchise
holder persists in their expressed in
tention to put into force the said
proposed rate that the said town
council secure an injunction re-
straining the said attempted action"
II. ]. MANTZ,
JOHN WEIGHTON,
G. S. McLERAN.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
ANOTHER BOY IS
KILLED IN FRANCE
WAR DEPARTMENT NOTIFIES
MRS. CONRAD MILLER OF
DEATH OF son.

Mrs. Conrad Miller, residing ten
miles northeast of Audubon, in Viola
township, received a message from
the war department in Washington
yesterday afternoon informing her
of the death of her son, Henry, in
France on Nov. 3rd. He was killed
In action. This came as a great
shock to the community.
Henry Miller was about 81 years
of age. He left Audubon April 80,
1918, going from here to Camp
Dodge. later to Camp Trevas, Tex.
and then to Camp Merritt before sail
ing for overseas duty.
He was a splendid young man and
dearly beloved by all who knew him.
He was his widowed mothers trusted
son and everyone in the county ex-
tends sympathy TO the bereaved
mother
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
THE WAR LOSSES OF
AMERICAN SHIPS

There has been much written
about the loss of American merchant
ships during the war. Sometimes
the loss has been stated to be far
less than It actually was and often
very much greater. At last an Of
fetal report has been made public
which gives the exact number Of YES
sells. with perhaps five or six more
to be added where the loss has not
vet been officially established as due
to the enemy. From the beginning
Of the European war OF Aug. 3. 1914.
to the armistice of Nov. II, 1918,
the authenticated loss of American
merchant vessels from acts Of the
enemy was las vessels of 354,449
gross tons. with the sacrifice of IT'S
lives, as shown by the official rec
ords of the bureau of navigation.
OF the persons killed on these
merchant ships. 703 are chargeable
TO submarine torpedoes, thirty-eight
were killed by gunfire and thirty
four by drifting mines. Nearly the
whole of this loss was the result Of
belligerent action in direct violation
of International law.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
PLAN TO FURNISH
EVERY MANA HOME
MOVEMENT IN THE STATE AND
ALL OVER COUNTRY TO HELP
LABORING MEN.

A plan for state fund to enable a
man to buy and own o home OF his
own as a cure for social unrest and
criminal tendencies was made be-
fore the public welfare bureau re-
Gently by Fred w. Sargent, who be-
lieves that it is time the state be-
gan some constructive legislation
upon the subject.
He believes that not only should
the present living accommodations of
the people be made more sanitary
BY law but that a special body should
be created to assist the financially
needy in purchasing homes of their
own, Mr.. Sargent says:
I'm my judgment the time has
arrived when the state should adopt
constructive measures that will help
and induce citizens who need help
TO become home owners.
1.-THE close of the war finds the en-
tire world living in a spirit of unrest.
Il is evident here as well as in
Europe. II you doubt 1t. read the
record of the I. w. w. trial in Chi
cago. You will find there are thou
sands throughout our country who
are easy prey to INSCRIPTIONS agita-
tors. Only recently the news dis
p6kches told us of a meeting of TO-
900 socialists in Chicago, when
nGrger of Wisconsin was cheered to
the echo when he stood on the plat
form and waved the red flag of So
ciallsm.
II am not an alarmist and I do
not believe the great majority of
the sober thinking people of Amer
ica will ever permit the spirit of the
b0lsheviki to prevail here. But to
prevent this we must adopt cOnstruc-
tiye legislation that will build a
Wholesome home life in every COM
mpnity.
ITO have home life in it's fullest
sense we must have home owners.
To have home owners among those
who cannot otherwise acquire homes,
tho State must help. 1t must help
not only financially but also through
a system of education and publicity.
"a man who owns his home has a
greater sense of responsibility to
himself. his family and his state, and
will never be found Joining the mob
tha1's willing to apply the torch to
some other mans home.
1.-THE state in my judgment could
not make q better investment than
to create a fund of o million dollars
to be used as a revolving fund un-
der the administration of a compe-
tent board. to assist those needing
help to purchase homes ON easy pay
ments and at low rates of interest.
Such a plan would build better
citisenrv for the state, because 1t
would materially increase the num-
her of home owners.
mo thesis was ever written. no
GRAFTON was ever delivered on the
subject of the responsibility Of the
Individual to his government that
eQQals the argument inspired by the
sensational ~ 3 little plot Of ground.
uSarden, a few flowers, and house
that IL all his own"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
FORMER ROSS RESIDENT
DIES AT KIRKMAN

j. J. Ruhs received the sad news
Saturday of the death of Mrs. Fred
Ruhs. which occurred at her home
in Kirkman. Mrs. Ruhs had been
ill but short time with the, flu,
which was followed by pneumonia.
The deceased is well known here,
she having lived at Ross many
years when Mr.. Ruhs was in part
nership with M. F. Ehlert, conduct
ing general store at that place.
Since they have lived in Kirkman
Mr.. Ruhs has been a cattle buyer in
that vicinity.
Lottie Paydon Ruhs was born in
kiowa county. Kansas, Jan. s. 1887.
and quietly passed away at her
home In Kirkman, Ia, Nov. 80, 1918,
aged 81 years, 10 months and %
days.
At an early age she moved with
her parents to Basco, ILL.,, where they
made their future home. Here she
later met Fred Ruhs and was united
to him in marriage March Is. 1905.
They made their new home at Ross,
Ia, later at Botna and eventually
at kirkham, Ia.
In 1908 Mrs. Ruhs united with
the United Brethren church of Bot
ma. Ia, and still retained her men,
bership at that place at the time of
her death. She was active and loyal
in her Christian life, being especially
interested in the Sunday school and
the prayer meetings.
Mrs. Ruhs leaves to mourn her
death father and me>ther, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. s. faydon Of Wheeling. Mo-;
two brothers. James and Joseph Pay
don of Painsfield. H.. her husband.
Fred Ruhs and family of six chill
dren; five daughter. Mildred. Hazel,
Fern, LOa and Airline. and one son,
Marvin.
Besides her relatives she leaves
host of intimate friends. None knew
her but to love her and respect her.
Her life has been that of a kind and
loving wife and true companion
in both Joy and sorrow. Hers has
been life of happiness and con-
tentment. Especially has happiness
and contentment reigned in her life
as she watched over and cared for
her family of children. Ever kind
mother and a constant companion
to them. AlthO they cannot realize
their loss yet, the realization will
grow as the years roll onward and
none will feel or knew the loss as
will the children. who at their age
especially need the guiding hand OF
mother. But not only by her chill
dren and husband will she be missed
but many friends will find a vacant
spot in their hearts caused by her
untimely departure.
Funeral services were held at
Kirkman Tuesday afternoon and in
terment made in\ the local cemetery.
A number of relatives from here
were in attendance. The Borrowing
husband and childrn have the SYM
pathy of all in this great breave-
ment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
THE MEN ARE INVITED.

The December meeting of the
WOman's club will be held at Watts
hall on Wednesday afternoon, Dec.
18th. at $3.50 p. m. The first hour
of the meeting will be given over
to the business of the club and "a
general discussion on the best meth
DDS of dressing and roasting the fol-
lowing fowls: Turkey, goose, duck
and chicken. Also the best method
of roasting beef and pork. The sub
jects have been assigned to the fol-
lowing: Turkey, Mrs. VIM. Rucker;
goose, Mrs. John Graham; duck,
Mrs. b. r. Gaston,; chicken, Mrs.
Chas. Dolahide; pork and beef, Mrs.
F. A. Buthweg.
At $3.50 Father Costello will talk
on the aid given during the war by
the X. of C. The gentlemen of the
club are invited to attend the last
part of the afternoon program.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
JUDGE WHEELER ISSUES
A TEMPORARY IN JUNCTION

Judge Wheeler, presiding at the
present term of the Audubon County
District Court this morning, issued
a temporary writ OF injunction re-
straining the Iowa, Light. Heat and
Power Co. from cutting the electric
wires for the city OF Audubon and
the electric consumers of the city
and from collecting higher rate for
current than prescribed by the ord
nance of the city. The matter will
be heard before Judge Wheeler
Saturday morning at o'clock to de-
termine whether or not the injunc-
tion will be made permanent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
ENTERS GOVERNMENT EMPLOY

Miss Anna Andersen, who some
time ago enlisted in the army train
ing school as a nurse. was recently
accepted by the government and on
Tuesday evening left for Camp
Wheeler, Ga, where she will remain
in training for some weeks. She de-
sires to publicly thank the people
OF the community for the patronage
accorded her in the past and asks for
a continuation i'll behalf of her sister,
Miss Minnie Andersen. who will
have charge of her business during
her absence. She will have plenty
of competent help and the public is
assured the best of service and the
right kind of goods.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
MAKING MORE IMPROVEMENTS

The Audubon Milling company is
making a number of important i'm
provements which in addition to that
made last summer gives them a plant
of which everyone in Audubon coun-
ty has reason to feel proud. These
improvements were made by an ex-
pert millright, N. Scott, Of DenisOn,
who installed the new machine and
reconstructed much of the old. A
new boiler for heating purposes is
now being installed. Since +. A.
Gronert purchased an interest with
Mr.. Culver, the business had been
largely extended. Now that the
government has lifted the restric-
tons and no more substitutes are
required. this concern cOntemplates
large increase in business. The
mill is putting out some splendid
flour for which there is a ready sale.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
THIRD NUMBER OF COURSE.

The third number on the winter
lecture course at Gray will be held
at che M. w. A. hall on Saturday
evening. Dec. 9TH. DR.. John A.
Gray will deliver one of his popular
lectures. The people of the vicin-
ity have given the course their
united support this winter and the
previous numbers have been well pa
tronixed. It is hoped that q large
crowd will greet the speaker on next
Saturday night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Louise Leach, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. II. G. Leach was seven
years old last Monday and in honor
of the event Mrs. Leach invited seven
of her little girl friends to enjoy a
birthday party in the afternoon. The
little girls enjoyed several hours
playing games of various sorts and
early in the evening an elaborate
dinner was served. The home was
uniquely decorated and while sup
per was being served candles fur
nished the illumination. 1t was a
pleasant affair and all present en-
jOyed it immensely. Louise re-
ceived many little remembrances
from her friends. The occasion was
one that she will not soon forget.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
EVANGELICAL CHURCH NOTES

The special revival meetings have
begun at the Evangelical church and
the beginning is quite encouraging
and the longing of many hearts in
this great time OF need is to get
nearer 10 God, who is mans greatest
need.
Meetings each evening at 1880 ex-
cept Saturday. Be sure and come
and hear Rev. Sholer and you will
receive much good
On next Sabbath: Sabbath school
at 10 q. m. and preaching, IL a. M;
p. m. and 1880 p. N. on all days
meeting. Let everybody remember
thi sand especially our country
friends whom we desire to benefit
as well as our city people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
HAY FOR SALE.

carload of hay will be on track
this week. also have two stacks of
clover hay one mile east of Fiscus.
See me and save money. l have
made arrangements with the West
ern Hay Company and can sell hay
in carload lots cheaper than any man
this side of the Pacific slope. Phone
409J l.. G. Johnston.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
BOYS HOME FROM OVERSEAS.

Henry Turner received telegram
this morning announcing the arrival
in New York of his two sons Floyd
and Glen Turner, who have been
with the American army in France.
The boys reached New York last
night This is certainly good news,
for it will not be long until they
will return to their home in Audi
hon
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
A FARM PAPER WORTH WHILE

Iowa has the honor of being the
home of what is generally considered
the most constructive farm paper
published. Wallace's Farmer. This
paper was established by Henry Wal
lace and his two sons, Henry c. and
John +. Wallace. more than twenty
three years ago. and it has been a
very constructive force for the up
building of Iowa agriculturally 1t
is a paper that every member of the
farm family can read with profit. Its
motto Is Good Farming, Clear
Thinking. Right Living" and 1t is
worthy of that motto.
Wallaces' Farmer Is studying and
Analysing the proglems of the farmer
and giving him real help in these
war times. The helpfulness of its
editorials, its answers to questions
about farming and the feeding of
live stock, its study of the econom-
les of farming, it's department for
the women folks on the farm, it's
live stock and dairy charts, showing
the trend of prices and many other
features make 1t most valuable to the
man who is interested in getting
the best there is out of farming.
We do not hesitate to recommend
Wallaces' Farmer. 1t Is paper that
no man interested in better farming
and better conditions on the farm
should be without. 1t is published in
the interests Of its subscribers, and
gives them real service. 1t does not
NEEDLE in politics, and there is not
a single thing in Wallaces' Farmer
that will not better every farm home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
NOTICE TO VIOLATORs.

know the boys who have been
the windows out of my resi-
dence in. Laws addition to the town
of Audubon. If those boys will re-
pair all damage. I will drop the mat
ter, but If damages are not repaired
in ten days. action will be brought
to properly punish guilty parties.
GEORGE MOORE.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
DEATH OF INFANT DAUGHTER

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Hollenbeck at their home
east of town at an early hour this
morning The infant lived but a
short time. The many friends of the
bereaved sympathize with them in
their affliction. Short funeral serv-
ices will be held al the home to-
morrow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
ANOTHER SOLDIER WOUNDED.

The war department sent word TO
Audubon Friday informing Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Ruhs of the condition of
their son, Aubrey Lester Ruhs, who
had been wounded in action on Sept.
26th in France. He is now in hos
pital recovering from his wounds.
The degree of his wounds are as yet
undetermined and his parents are
without complete information. 1t is
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05

hoped, however, that his wounds
will not prove serious and that he
will be able to return home when the
other boys are sent back from
France.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
SERVICE IN MEMORY
OF AUDUBON SOLDIER

Mrs. wills Jones received a letter
from France the, fore part of the
week under date Of November 18th
telling of a service held in the GEM
etery where her son Charles Peppers
is buried. The letter is written by
Miss Edith f. Mitcall, an American
Red Cross worker and is as follows:
ut has seemed appropriate for us
to celebrate All Saints Day by special
decoration in our little American
cemetery. 1t is the Decoration Day
in France and everyone carries flow
ers and pays special tribute to those
who have gone into another world.
feel that you at home, who are
so far away from the graves Of those
who have lost, should know just
what We have done, for whenever
go to the cemetery to see about its
care, my thoughts always 90 across
the water to the families at home
that are in mourning.
On consultation with the chaplain
as to what We had better do for All
Saints Day, We decided to plant a
chrysanthemum on each grave. The
climate here is such that the plants
will live and continue to blossom for
a month at least. I wish that you
could see the little plot bright with
flowers.
The day before All Saints Day 1
went myself with gardner and saw
a plant on each grave. There were
quite a number of French people who
came during the morning while I was
there to bring flowers. Among them
were children who would lay a little
flower on grave.
The feeling of real sympathy that
these French people feel for you who
are so far away is always very beau
tiful to me. hope that this brief
account of what we have done will
bring a little comfort to you as show
ing that the resting place of the one
you love is not forgotten"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-10
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-House, eight rooms, inn
provements, barn, large garden.
fruit. 5 Chapman street. 4-9-5dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-10

The following is the result of the
Sallot in the SECOND WARD at the
nnual City and Town Election held
Npril g. 1918.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-10
Order of Notice of Hearing.

District Of Berlin, SIS; Probate Court
April s, a. d. 1913.
Estate of Jennie Gaylord Carnell
late of the town Of New Britain. in
said district, deceased.
Upon the application of Frederick
w. CARMEL Of Bristol, Conn, praying
that as administrator c. t. a. q. b. H.
on said estate he may be authorized
and empowered to sell and convey real
estate of said deceased, situated in
said New Britain and in Bristol Conn
as per said application on file more
fully appears, it is
ORD RED, THAT said application
be heard and determined at the Pro-
bate office, in New Britain, in said
district on the 18th day of April \. D.
1918, at o'clock in the forenoon
and that notice be given of the pen
dency of said application and the time
and place Of hearing thereon, by pub
fishing this order one time in some
newspaper having a circulation in
said district and by posting a copy
of this order on the public sign-post
in the town of New Britain, in said
district, and return make to this
Court of the notice given.
BY order of Court.
MORTIMER H. CAMP