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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-02-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Extra had alien enemies register
ed at the postofice during the regis
tration period last week.
P. K. Jensen underwent an operation
for an abscess above his left eye, on
Monday. At this writing he is not
much improved and it is feared he
will be compelled to have another OPP
Grafton.
Old Trusty Incubator for
sale by w. e. Varney.
Three young gentlemen of our city
were accidentally locked in the bath
room over the r.. ID. Cotton store last
Saturday evening from 10 o'clock until
two o'clock Sunday morning and were
released from their predicament when
they pulled the pins out of the hinges
Of the door. A pleasant prison, wasn't
it, boys?
Old Trusty Incubator for
sale by w. E. Varney.
Lincoln's birthday was observed in
Extra by the closing of the postoffice
for periods between mails. The new
holiday order should be so respected
and is worthy of the greatest nation
on earth, and locally by Postmaster
May.
Mrs. Mollie Duncan and Mrs. Jessie
Orr, who were called here last week
by the death and funeral of their
father, Sol May, returned to Their
homes in Des Moines last Wednesday
morning.
Regular meeting of K. OF
P. lodge will be held as usual
February 26.
A. D. Statzell, G. G.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hocamp AMI
| family of Atlantic, came UP last weel
and spent the week with her mother
Mrs Minnie Hensley in Greeley town
ship and with other numerous rela
tives and friends. They returned t.
their home, Tuesday.
Old Trusty Incubator TO.
sale by W. E. Varney.
Father Mcdonald of Audubon, win
has filled the pulpit of the Catholi
church in Audubon so acceptably TO
many years and at this place occasion
ally. will move to Cummings. Iowa
where he will occupy new field c
labor. All regret his leaving.
Old Trusty Incubator TO
sale. by w. b. Varney.
Mrs. Minnie Hensley, son Carl an
daughter, Mrs. Robert Hocamp an
family were entertained last Sunda
at the home of the formers daughte
Mrs. Roy Anciaux and husband.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-02-14

Mr. and Mrs. Frank. Meuers, in the
Heights, have had the care of very
sick child last week, the youngest son
being the victim. He is improving
rapidly at the present writing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-02-14

Mrs. sherm Pepper and daughter,
Miss Myrtle, autoed to Audubon last
Sunday where they spent pleasant
afternoon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dawson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Rryden entertain
ed the members of the A. A. Club last
Friday evening at their home in west
E,sila.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-02-14

T. M. Rasmussen went to Des
Moines last Friday morning where he
attended to business matters, return
ing home on Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-02-14
BOX SOCIAL

A box social and program
will be held at No. 3 Audu-
bon Twp school house, Fri
day, February 18th. Every
body come ~anb ladys bring
boxes. Proceeds to go for Red
Gross.
F,va Hay teacher
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-02-14
ARE YOU LOOKING
FOR A HOME

Read this---SO acres witlSin
3 10 miles of two good towns
Extra and Brayton. Good
house, fair outbuildings. On
a main travelled road. Po-
session March first.
journal Offsce.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-02-14
FOR QUICK TURN

Two farms, probably the
best values in Iowa, for qnick
turn, call Journal Office, Ex-
IA, la.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09
YOUNG PEOPLE
 ORGANIZE [. [.

About 20 young people of Skag- way mel in the annex to the Pres hSterian church last night for the purLose of permanently organizing a Christian Endeavor Society. The ycpRg people have been meeting in the church every Sunday evening for two months past, and had deter mips to permanently organize.
 Officers elected were: President, Paul McClelland; Vice-president, Miss Edns Evans; Secretary, Fred Blanchard; Treasurer, Miss Sadie Moore. Important committees will be appointed by the newly elected ofricers.
 Following the election of of ficers. games were played in which all t. oh part and had a most en- joyaDle time. A vocal solo by Miss Birdie Selmer and recitations by Miss Flcris Clark were received with well merited applause. Refresh ments in the nature of sandwiches and cocoa were served. The com mitteb in charge of the social part Of the evening consisted of Miss Edith Liddicoat. Miss Ellen Rogers, and Fred Blanchard.
 DuriLg the evening the social committee called for an impromptu deOate on the subject, Resolved: That the Skagway Daily Alaskan is a better newspaper thu the Uni verSjty of Washington Daily. With out previous warning or notified tiou thA Alaskan editor was called unoe to represent the affirmative and Paul McClellanG the negative. Alter . most strenuous debate, in whicA the negative side waxed elo- qucnt. the judges decided in favor Of tI;e affirmative.
 r. is the plan of the newly form ed organization to hold social gath erings every month or six weeks.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09
l (lG1A| q

Bert. ToYne and family will be outgoing passengers tomorrow night on the Princess Sophia, bound for Seattle.
 Richard Wakefield, traveling man who nas been In the city for seY- eral days is booked on the Princess Sophia for Seattle.
 c. B. Rowlinson, of the Pueblo mine and Thomas B. Landers, su- perintendent of the Venus mine, will be outgoing passengers on the Princess Sophia.
 The Princess Sophia passed Wran- gell at S:3O o'clock this morning and should reach Skagway at ' o'clock tomorrow morning. She is bringing about five days mail.
 The U. s. harbor boat Peterson arrived in port at 11:45 o'clock this morning and will remain in town for a few days while re- pairs are being made to parts of her machinery.
 Wm. Sloan, fireman on the Peter son, today visited in Skagway for the first time in two years AL though Mr. Sloan has been mak- ing on an average of two trips to Skagway every week TOT seven years as fireman on the Peterson, he neV- CT has left the ship during the past tw years in order to come up town.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09
THE WEEK
 IN SOCIETY
THE DANGER

A robin sings upon the fence, A bluebird flashes by; So deeply azure, he is like
 A fragment from the sky. The leaf buds on the maple swell
 A little every day, The willows making baby caps
 Of soft and furry gray. 'TwXt north and south the weather
 Vene
 Of fLckle fancy Veers, The icicles begin to drip
 Old Winters frozen tears, And Dulsing with returning life The brown earth, one by one, Puts eff her seven veils of snow, And dances to the sun. Irving, in The Peoples
 Home Journal.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

MT. and Mrs. A. B. Towne and their three children, Albert, liar riet aAd Margaret, will be passen- gers south on the Princess Sophia for a visit with Mrs. Towne's par ents in Seattle. MT. Towne will So for vacation, but Mrs. Towne and the children will remain OH the outside for the coming summer. MT. ToWne sold his residence to Perry Hern and will buy home nearer +he school house.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09
HOOKING BACKWARD"

History of 19 years ago in Skag- ws' has been unearthed by the uAding of & book containing the list O. voters for the year 1899, which 9ives the name, place of birth, age residence, occupation, date of ar rival Snd signature. Five hundred and twenty-nine names are recorded for the first wet and dry election held in Skagway. We print a nun Der of these names daily, hoping thereby to recall some of the form CT skagway times. If anyone knows Of short stories or incidents in con- nectSSn with any ot these persons, we w,n appreciate them. The name. placs of birth, ~ k occupa- ticn and date ot arrival are printed in consecutive order.
 Fred Alexanderi Mich, Carpenter,
 Feb. 1898.
 Dave Blake, Mich, Theatre, Jan.
 1897. ". A. Clark, Minn., Rockman, June
 1898.
 Edward Drew. Texas, Saloon, Aug. 1Ss7. .,.' .s--t.. i-..
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09
l--O--l

MT. and Mrs. H. E. Eckenstein and their little son Robert will leave skaguay on the Princess So- phia enroute to New York city, where they So for 8 visit with MT. EcKenstein's parents. MT. and Mrs. Bckenstein will go for a vaca- tion and Bobby goes for an in- troduction to his paternal relatives whom he has never seen as he is an Alaskan lad and quite 8 "sour- dough-" Bobby will be able to tell his grandparents of the wonders Of the far north and in the mean time he will get his first glimpse of the Great White Way" and per haps Coney Island.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

she Is having more calls for hotel accommodations for the entire sea son than at any time before, and thatt she looks for a big summer tourist patronage. Many letters from the eastern and southern parts of the United states are asking in formation In regard to rates. Many families are coming north to spend the summer.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Some very high scores have been made on the Elks' alleys the past week. Mrs. P. H. Ganty made the high score of the season, 254. Mrs. Oscar Selmer coming next with a score of 21O. The men made fine scores too, but the fairer ones have the lead. Gentlemen, get in and drill. if
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Dr. L. S. Keller returned on Wednesday on the Peterson from a business visit to Haines and Fort William II. Seward. Dr.. Keller w,ll go to Whitehorse at an, early date In response to urgent calls for professional work.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

On Sunday Lyman Reynoldson was a dinner guest of Mir. and Mrs. F. J. Vandewall. MT. Reynoldson, who mas been keeping bachelors hall, expects his wife and John Bd- ward the first of the coming month.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

M. Eckhordt .. .- - ca. .- - - Wm. Fielding, Bath, Ind, Boat
 man, July 1897. W. R. Gourley, Maryland, Hotel,
 Oct. 1897. Geo. Harrison, N. Y, Baker, Sept.
 1897.
 w. Jenkins ,. .- -- -- -I -,- - L. Karn, N. Y, Merchant, Jan. 1898 F. Lowe, Bradford, Furniture, Jan.
 1898.
 R. L. Myrick. Mich. R. R., April,
 1898.
 c. M. Nutter ... .- .- -I-- v-~l J. H. O'Connor CT. ... ,.-,---n D. Prigmar, Texas, Teamster, July
 1898. '' J. Richter, Austria, Physician, April
 1898.
 A. schwarz, England, Actor, Jan.
 1898.
 John W. Troy, Wash, BookkeeRer,
 Aug. 1897. Frank H. Whiting, Iowa, Dept.
 supt., May 1898. ]: !
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Miss Margaret Mcdonald Of Atlin, who has many friends in Skagway, is for the present visiting with Mrs. Conrcy at the Conroy fox ranch near Atlin while the owner is absent on a bunting trip.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Mrs. George LaBounty and little son Cleve returned on the City oof Seattle from Juneau where they enjoyed visit with Mrs. Julia Le- Bounty and her family.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Mir. and Mrs. Leo Simmons oof Carcross were Skagway visitors the past week and were delayed on their return home by the severe storms which ragged at the Summit.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Mrs. Clyde Roogers and her sen Jimmy, and MT. Lyman Reynold- osn were dinner guests of Mir. and Mrs. c. G. Miller on Wednedsay.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

MT. C.. J. Farwell will be pass eueer south on the Princess So- Uhia for vacation visit and he may go as far south as New Orleans.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

IN THE U. S. COMMISSIONER s COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF! ALASKA, DIV. NO. 1, SKAG- WAY PRECINCT. ..
 IN PROBATE
 In the Matter Of the Estate ot T. A. Mcdonald, deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been, by Edward A. Rasmuson, U. s. Com missioner and Probate Judge of the above entitled Court, by order duly made and entered, appointed executor of the estate of T. A. Me Donald. deceased. All persons hay ing claims against said estate are hereby notified to present them. with proper vouchers in legal form within six months from the date of this notice to the undersigned att his office in Skagway Alaska.
 Dated this 7th day of Feb. 1918.
 |. S. KELLER,
 'r aa.z / Executor.- First publication Feb. 2, 1918. Final publication, March z, 1918.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Clyde Rogers made a business trip to Whitehorse this week, go- ing over on Wednesday and return ing on Thursday.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Mir. and Mrs. Leo. Simmons of Carcross were dinner guests of MT. and Mrs. c. G. Miller on Sunday.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Charles Durkee, Jr., returned from Juneau on the City of Seattle where he was called on business.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Mrs. l.. s. Keller was an even ing and supper guest of Mir. and NJ F. J. Van deWall on Sunday.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Councilman James Kennedy re- turned on Thursday from a busi- ness trip in the Atlin district.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Canada has six principal railroad lines
 When a deer is without horns he feels weaK.
 Life after all is but big bundle of little things
 Sand, silt and clay may all he from the same source.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-09

Mrs. Harriet s. PullenI states that
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-29
MACLAND

The senior class gave quite an in
teresting play at the college Satur-
day night, there was music by Mr..
Upshaw's quartette, which was great
ly enjoyed by the crowd.
Brother jenkins preached at the
college last Sunday night. u
Mrs. Anna Jones, of Olive Springs,
is spending some time with the fam
lily of B. " Hopkins and Mrs. Ra-
cheal Rice, who is still quite feeble
in health.
Mrs. E. H. Edwards and little
daughter, Margaret, of Birmingham.
Ala, is spending few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Hewett.
Mrs. H. NJ. Hopkins and little son
Paul spent last week with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Kemp at
Midway
Miss Waldine Griggs, of Mariet-
ta,~spent Saturday night and Sunday
the guest of her cousins, Misses Ju-
liza and Blanche Griggs.
RUBY.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-29
MOUNT OiIVET.

There will be Sunday School or
ganized at Center School House next
Sunday at 2 o'clock, p M. Let eve
erybody come out and help in the
good work.
The many friends of Mr.. Loring
Austin will be sorry to learn that
his health does not improve
Mrs. H. H. Hefner spent Sunday
evening with Mrs. Margaret Scroggs
of Kennesaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Adair visited
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Austin Sunday
afternoon.
The Rev. Mccoy filled his appoint
ment here Saturday bat failed to be
with us Sunday on account of being
called to preach funeral.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. d. M.
Ruff is still very sick, we are sorry
to note.
Messrs. j. A. Walker and Robt.
Hilliard, of Paulding were recent
visitors in our section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Fitzgerald,
of Atlanta, spent the weekend with
his mother, Mrs. E. D. Fitzgerald.
Little E. d. Fitzgerald is spending
this week with relatives in Atlanta.
TRIXIE.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-29
ANTIOCH

We have considerable sickness in
our section at present, the little son
of Mr.. Warner Rackley is very sick
at this writing, also little Melba Hol-
land and two of Mr.. Rafe Griffith's
children are sick. We iwsl1 them all
a speedy recovery.
There is sorrow here over the death
of IIy. James Brooks who was killed
by switch engine in Atlanta.
He was buried at New Canaan
Church and the funeral was attend
ed by large number of friends.
We have no weddings to report in
this section but we are looking for
some very soon.
CRACKER JACK.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-29
COUNTY LINE

The young mems prayer meeting
was conducted Saturday night.
Misses Mamie and Eva Terry, of
Midway, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Misses Lois and Lucille
Day.
Miss Agnes Brooks spent the week
end with her mother, of Lost Noun
tain.
Mr.. J. H. Cantrell spent Sunday
evening with Mr.. S. F. Brooks.
Mr.. Barney and Evermay Terry
were Sunday visitors of Mr.. Ewell
and Miss Ethel Hadaway,
Mr.. Hollis Brooks visited Mr.. M.
l.. Brook Saturday night.
Miss Effie Lou Paris was Sun
day visitor of Miss Lucille Day.
The singing given at the home of
Mr. j. H. Spraybime Sunday night
was enjoyed by all present.
Miss Addie Davis visited Miss Do
vie Davis Thursday.
The crowd meet at Miss Anna Da-
Wis Sunday afternoon was enjoyed
by all of the young people.
Mr.. T. w. Wyatt is getting along
fine after getting his hand broken.
Mr.. /. B. Hadaway was unable to
come out to Sunday School Sunday
morning.
We hope to see him out Sunday
morning.
Mr.. Bernard and Lenton one Of
Osborn's Sunday School, was at our
Sunday School Sunday morning.
Mr.. John Davis and his daughter
have moved to Mr.. Allen Davis.
Mr.. Fred Brooks made business
trip to Marietta Tuesday.
BIG BOY.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-29
MOUNT BETHEL

We are having some more cold
weather. Sunday was so cold it
seemed like Easter.
We are sorry to know that Mrs.
Jane Carter is sick at this writing.
We hope she will soon be out again.
Mr., and Mrs. Joe Perkins and Mr.,
John Bah were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Johnson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Bishop visited
Mr.. Horace Bishop and family Sum
day afternoon.
Mr.. Lawrence Johnson, of Alaba-
ma, visited relatives at this place last
Friday.
Mr.. Grady Sims, of Camp Wheeler
visited his sister, Mrs. Jodie Haney,
Saturday night and Sunday.
Rev Philips filled his regular ap-
pointment at Chattahoochee last
Saturday and Sunday and preached
two able sermons, that is something
he always does.
Miss Dora Wilson and Miss Hattie
Sauls visited Miss Ella johnson Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. Wilson, of this place, has been
very i'll with the mumps. We hope
he will soon be we'll of them.
Mr.. A. M. Loudermilk, of this
place, has position at Camp Cor
don.
The mumps are still our visitors in
this settlement yet.
Our literary school closed last Fri
day as the time expired.
Mr. Charlie Daniel and family, of
Atlanta, visited his father, Mr.. ]. R.
Daniel, of this place, last Saturday.
Good luck to the Journal and its
readers.
MERRILY
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-29
ROSEL.ANE

Mr.. Forest Jamerson spent Sum
day in Atlanta with his sister, who
is real sick. Hope she win be well
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson, of Lost
Mountain, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with relatives here.
Mr.. 4. L. Gam of Etowah, Tenn,
is visiting relatives her at this. writ
ing.
Miss 0mie and Ella Ralston are
quite i'll with mumps, and several
others cases around here.
Mrs. Sam Williams has been real
sick for the past week, but is i'm
proving now.
Miss Leila GFiggs spent Sunday
with Miss Nora Dupre.
Master G. B. Campbell has the
measles but is doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bearden and son,
Roy, visited relatives here last Sun
day.
Mrs. Lester McRea, who has been
sick for some time, is slowly i'm
proving, but we hope she viii gain
her health soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Conger's little
boy is still improving at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wildwood visited
her mother Sunday afternoon.
Rev. G. v. Grow will preach here
next Sunday morning and night. Ev-
erybody come out to hear him.
BLUE EYES.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-29
DUE WEST


Some of the farmers in this section
are planting corn and some are gath
ing corn, probably tney will get done
gathering in time to plant peas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Gasaway, Of
Woolsey, Ca, were the guests of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Prather,
Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Ruby Mathis visited Miss
liner Williams Saturday night,
Miss Cora B. Davis, of Lost Noun
tain, spent Sunday F. M, with Miss
Vickie Story.
Everybody remember, not just on
ly remember, but come to the egg
hunt at this place Saturday P. NJ,
and bring somebody with you and all
the eggs you cam spare.
Rev. w. I. Walden, of near Pow
der Springs, viii preach at this place
next Sunday at eleven o'clock, Ev-
erybody come out and be with us
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Parson were
the delightful guests Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. Story, and her
sister, Miss Edna returned to spend
the weekend with relatives and
friends.
Among those that have the mea-
sles at this writing are Messrs. 0mer
Wilkins, Herbert Hamilton, Edwin
Wilkins and little Miss Ruby Will
kins, and Mrs. Otis Clanton. Hope
to see them out again soon.
Our prayer meeting Sunday night
was quite success and usual is for
we hace some good takers. and some
sweet singing. 1t was conducted by
Mr.. T. j. Helton, and the one ap-
pointed to conduct the service next
meeting night is Mr.. Dan Cantrell
Mr.. C. A. Hamilton visited the
Masonic lodge last Saturday night at
Kennesaw.
Mrs. Florence Prather and chill
dren spent Saturday with her grand
mother, Mrs. Read, in Marietta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Smith, of
County Line, spent Tuesday night
with Mr.. John Story and family.
Wonder who the young man can
be that was cut at prayer meeting
Sunday night, with ink on his upper
lip in the place of mustash?
AMOR.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-29
With Our Correspondents
MILFORD

We have had some fine rains the
past week. The farmers are doing
their @bit" while the good seasons
last.
Mrs. H. F. Pair and children spent
Sunday with her sister. Mrs. j. F.
Lowe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bub Harris and chill
dren spent Sunday with the family
of Mr.. G. w. Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gric Harris, and lit
tie Miss Clenilee Inzer spent the
weekend in Marietta withtM Mr.. and
Mrs. F. A. Quinn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Warren, of
Orange Hill, visited the family of Mr..
C. L. Shaw Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Anderson Iand Misses
Ethel and Mary Belle Harris attend
ed the singing at Concord Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermus Rickerson,
of Pisgah, visited Mr.. and Mrs. G..
w. Anderson Sunday.
Rev. G. S. Bond, of Kennesaw,
who. was pastor of this church for
several years will preach here next
Sunday March 81, A large congre-
cation is expected to hear him.
Mr.. Claud Pair and family visited
relatives at Olive Springs Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wise spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wal
ker.
Rf2. H. #. Pair spent Sunday night
in Atlanta with the family of Mr..
G. l. Pair.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-29
PINE MOUNTAIN

Our Sunday School at this place
is progressing nicely Let everybody
come and help in the good work.
Sorry to report that the school
at this place closed last Friday, hop
ing that our teacher can return and
teach in the summer, as we think
there are few that could fill his
place.
Miss Alta apd Dora McCollum Wis
tied Miss Lucille McCollum of this
place last week.
The singing given by Mr.. R. L.
Paylant last Saturday night was en-
joyed by all who were present.
We are sorry to know that Mr..
Ernest Lacy has the munps. We
nope to see him out again soon.
Mr.. Eugene McCollunl, of Camp
Wheeler, visited home folks Sun
ady.
Miss Ruby Lacy spent Saturday
P. NJ with her sister, Miss Griggs.
We are sorry to know that Mr..
George Abernathy is still confined
80 his room.