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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
MANY SHARES ARE
BEING PURCHASED
Over the Brick and Tile Plant
Meeting With Success

During The past week quite a num-
Der OF our people have purchased
stock in the new organization that
.contemplates taking over the brick
and tile plant. When all arrange
ments have been completed and
work is in progress the plant will
$4,000 a month This is quite an
item and Audubon people are begin
ming to realize that this is an oppor-
tunity for Greater Audubon.
The investment is safe PROPOSE
ton. In the first place the plant has
been a paying proposition and peo-
pie ought not hesitate to invest their
capital in project that will mean a
great deal to the community as well
as bringing a substantial return on
the investment.
The new company is organized I'M
der the Iowa Blue Sky law, and the
bylaws of the company are on file
in the office of the secretary of
state, as well as all contracts. amount
of compensation for organizing the
company, and all other necessary ex-
penses. Before company or organ
ization is permitted to sell stock in
Iowa, these papers must be on file
with the secretary of state, and hav,
his approval. There is absolutely
no chance of fake deal in Iowa any
more as all these papers are support
ed by affidavits from the officers of
the company. Included in the request
to sell stock is an itemized statement
of the property, including the num-
Der of acres of land, machinery,
kilns, and all other property to be
taken over. When these papers have
been thoroughly Investigated by the
state report is made and if found
correct and satisfactory, license is
issued permitting the sale of stock
With these additional safeguards
we do not think that anyone would
go wrong if he purchased some of
the stock. A thorough investigation
is courted and Mr.. Brenneck, who
has charge of the selling of stock,
will be glad to talk to anybody who
desires to make an investment
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
EARLY MORNING WEDDING

Miss Annis Rose Weighton of this
city and Ray F. Mclaughlin of Gray.
were married at the Presbyterian
manse by the pastor, Rev. Mack, at
eight o'clock Wednesday morning
The witnesses to the ceremony were
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Turner. After
the ceremony the bridal party went
to the Northwestern depot where
they boarded the train for Des
Moines. After a short honeymoon
they will return to Audubon and go
to housekeeping on the Mclaughlin
farm three and half miles west of
Gray.
The bride was dressed in cos
tune of gray Georgette crepe over
gray silk while the groom wore a
sui. of blue serge.
The bride is the daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. George N. Weighton and
was born and raised in this vicinity
She is graduate of the Audubon
high school and since then has gain
ed quite reputation as one of the
successful rural teachers of the cOun-
ty. She is splendid young woman
and endowed with many rich graces
and accomplishments. The groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nc
Laughlin of Gray, and is an indus
trious and energetic young man who
has already made success in life
Both bride and groom are popular
in the circle in which they move and
have many close personal friends
who join with the Republican in
wishing them unbounded success and
unlimited happiness and prosperity.
The happy couple were the recip-
tents of many beautiful gifts, as re-
membranes from relatives and
friends
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
3 AMERICAN SOLDIERS
KILLED WITH GAS
Germans Are Making Desperate FL
fort and While Three Are Killed
Nine Others are Seriously
Affected

Artillery bombardments on the
eastern front have increased in in
tensity especially in the Ypres sector
along the Chemin des Danes and on
both banks of the Meuse near Ver-
dun. On the American sector north
west of Toul the Germans have at
tempted unsuccessfully to wipe out
the Americans with flaming gas and
gas shells. Three American soldiers
were killed in two such attacks and
nine suffered seriously from the eff
fects of the gas. The American ar
tillery is Smelling the enemy positions
heavily.
The aerial activity on the Franco
Belgian front is reaching state of
great intensity, the Germans claim
ing to have brought down fifteen en-
tente airrlanes.
Raids on large scale are contin-
uing and in one case the Germans
attempted a real attack. This was
upon the new French positions near
the Butte de Mensil. in Shampagne,
which American troops aided in cap
turing recently. The artillery on the
French side broke up this attack be-
fore the Germans reached the French
lines. Whether the American batter
les are still in sefyice there is not
brought out by the Paris statement.
North of the Chemin des Danes
where American troops were recently
reported in the lines, two raids in
force were attempted by Germans
Tuesday night. In neither case did
the raiders achieve their objective.
On the water the sinking in the
Bristol channel of the British hos
pital ship Glenart Castle, a $500
ton vessel, with 200 persons on board
none of them patients. is reported by
London. An American torpedo boat
destroyer landed some survivors.
Other advices announced the landing
of thirty-four at Swansea, Wales.
Berlin claims today that at least
thirty-five vessels were destroyed by
the German raider Wolf, in the Pa
cific. Estimates in entente quarters
had figured not many more than a
dozen ships sunk by the Wolf.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
ANOTHER BIG SALE

The people of Cameron township
are planning on big public sale
to be held at Eden Valley church on
Friday, March Sth. The sale in all
respects will be similar to the ones
that have been held in the county
during the past few months. The ar
ticles to be sold are donated and the
proceeds will go to the Y NJ C. A.
and the Comfort Fund. the organi-
cations each receiving an equal sum.
The people of the township are work
ing industriously to make the VEN
ture a success and those in charge
of the matter feel that everyone will
be glad to do his share. Both these
organizations need funds and the
proceeds from Cameron township no
doubt will be greatly appreciated. 1t
is hoped that large crowd will be
present and that the sale will be the
great success it so justly merits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
DISTRICT COURT TO
CONVENE NEXT WEEK

Clerk of the District Court, John
Horning. received word from Judge
Wheeler at Council Bluffs. the fore
part of the week, that he would be
in Audubon March 4th to re-convene
the February term of the District
court. It is the judges intention
to recall the petit jurors so that
many important cases now on the
docket can be tried The smallpox
scare has somewhat subsidized and un-
less there is another outbreak the
judges recent order Will be carried
out. On account of the illness of
Attorney Mel Graham, court had to
be postponed last fall, and il court
Is not held this month chances are
that very little court will he held I'M
til next fall. II court is postponed
until April it will be very difficult
to secure jury as farmers will be
busy In the fields. and owing to the
fact that help is very scarce. it would
be doing the farmer an injustice to
ask him to serve on the jury at that
time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
OLD RESIDENT Is DEAD

Mrs. Ida M. Cole. a former resi-
dent of this city. died at the home OF
her son. Harry Cole. in Albert Lea
Mimi, February 81, being 81 years
of age at the time of her death. The
deceased had spent the winter with
her son Harry and was in her usual
good health until two weeks ago.
when she was suddenly stricken with
paralysis. Although stricken so sud
denly she was conscious until the
end came. and made all of her burial
arrangements, even mentioning those
who should be notified of her death
Both sons were with her when she
died. Her remains were shipped to
Newton. Iowa, where they were laid
to rest in the cemetery beside her
husband who died two years ago.
Mrs. Cole was a member of the NJ
E. church of this city and remained
so until her death. Her many friends
will be grieved to learn of her death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
TWO SUCCESSFUL FARM SALES

Col. Miles Kness held two very
successful farm sales last week. one
at the farm of E. B. Thomas. where
in about two hours he sold over
$1,000 worth of stuff The next sale
was for Chas. Johnston and this
amounted to almost $4,000. We
heard many who attended both these
sales state that the Col. was in a
class by himself when it came to
auctioneering. There is no dilly-
dallying at his sales. Everything
moves off with vim and a push,
and buyers seem to like that meth
cd. Mr.. Kness is graduate from
one of the we'll known auctioneer-
ing schools of the country, and this
added to his experience and natural
ability ought to make his services
of special value to those who have
farm sales.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
WERE MARRIED YESTERDAY

Miss Minnie Holtz. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Holtz of this city
and Albert Miller were married at
Maquoketa yesterday. They arrived
in the city today and will spend a
couple of weeks visiting relatives in
this vicinity. They will leave later
for Maquoketa where they will re-
side on a farm owned by the groom
This comes as surprise to the many
friends of the bride. who is one OF
the splendid young women of Au-
dubon. Her numerous friends join
the Republican in extending best
wishes and an abundance of prosper
ty throughout their married life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
REALIZED A NEAT SUM

Mary lines, teacher of Cameron
No. 1, held a pie sale at the school
house on Saturday evening Of last
week. A large crowd was present
to purchase the IA pies that had
been presented by the women of the
township. Rev. Van Dram acted rs
auctioneer and had the crowd feel
ing so good that they opened their
purses wide. One pie was sold for
$3.50 and the total received from
the sale of pies was $100.SO.
In connection with the sale Miss
lines gave a splendid program, the
main feature of which was an ad-
dress by Rev. Van Dram.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
WOMEN MET YESTERDAY

The February meeting of the Wo-
mans Club was held yesterday after
noon at the Watts hall. A short
program was given after which DR..
r. f. Childs gave very interesting
talk. There was a good attendance
and great amount of work was ac-
complished.
The committee in charge of the
French Baby Shower report a large
box filled and ready to be shipped
The Club desires to publicly thank
all those who assisted in this worthy
cause and all those who had any
thing to do in the matter of making
the shower such a splendid success.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
COUNTY AGENT NOW HERE

p. M. Wolf of the soils department
Of Ames college who has. been hired
by the government as County Agent
for Audubon County. arrived in the
city the fore part Of the week. Mr..
Wolf comes from Dayton, Ohio. but
for several years past has been with
Ames college. specializing in the
soils department. He will have his
office in the court house occupying
the room over the sheriff's office.
Miss Olga Christensen, who recently
completed a course of study at High
land Park college. has been employ
ed as his stenographer. Mr.. Wolf
has spent the past few days meet
ing the people and will at once pro-
coed with the duties of his office.
. He is pleasant gentleman to
meet and We are sure that the farm
ers Of the county will find him a
capable and courteous gentleman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
a ANNOUNCEMENT
Des Moines, Iowa.

Des Moines. Iowa, Feb. 26, 1918
To the Republican Electorate of
Iowa:
The primary for the selection of
party candidates to be voted upon
at the November election, will be
held on June 8.
While in the matter of governor
ship IL is well established custom
for the Republican party in Iowa to
nominate the incumbent for a sec
ond term, this does not obviate the
usual pre-primary procedure on the
part of said official, and l am, there
fore, making this formal announce
ment of the fact that ! will go before
the Republican voters of Iowa next
June, asking to be made the nom
inee for Governor. in which capacity
am now serving my first term.
Whether l have measured up to
the eXigencies and requirements of
the position I now hold is a matter
for the people to decide. Shortly
after my induction into office our
country became involved in the
known. During a time of tress like
the present the governorship of a
state resolves itself into a vital re-
sponsibility that assumes almost an
international relationship and the
honors of the position. which are in
disputable, are secondary.
In accordance with my conception
of the responsibilities of a state ex-
ecutive in period like this, l have,
during the major portion of my in
cumbency, devoted practically all my
time and energy to the performance
of duties. growing out of war activ-
tiles. My one desire has been and
now is to assist the federal govern
ment and the people of this state
in the great task before us. that of
bringing success to our righteous
cause. AS l view it, every thought
and every endeavor of all our citi-
Zens should be and is for the COM
mon purpose of crowning with vic
tory our Army and Navy and estab-
fishing peace throughout storm
tossed world.
In this connection l would feel that
/ had been remiss, did l not make
some Acknowledgement of the self
sacrificing and unstinted co-opera-
ton / have received from the citi-
zenry of Iowa. The generous re-
Spouse of our people in men and
means to every call that has been
made by the numerous federal ag
encies causes Iowa to stand out con-
spicuously among her sister states,
and | am deeply sensible of what it
means to be Governor of a Common
wealth that is marked by such in
tense. patriotic loyalty.
The platform for the general ell
ection will be drafted by the reg
ularly chosen representatives of the
party. through the medium of the
June primary. and the campaign will
be conducted on the issues therein
named.
w. l.. HARDING
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
GONE AFTER PRISONER

Sheriff Wilson went to Sioux City
last night to bring back with him
Charles Martin, who is under indict-
ment in this county for connection
with the sale of liquor last fall. He
worked for VIM. Layland at that time.
When he got into trouble he was
placed under bond. Instead of re-
turning at the time his case was to
be tried, he failed TO put in an ap-
pearance. His bondsmen have been
looking for him ever since, with the
result that he was located in Sioux
City. On his return to Audubon he
will be placed in Jail awaiting the
action of the court.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
WAS GIVEN A SURPRISE

The teachers and pupils of the 7th
grade carried out a pleasant surprise
on Marie Svendsen yesterday after
noon after the close of school, Marie
is to leave for Omaha where her
parents move this week. During her
short stay in Audubon she has made
many friends and all of them wanted
to assure her that they regretted to
see her leave. After enjoying a So
cial hour Marie was given a souvenir
silver spoon upon which was engrav-
ed her name. This little token of re-
membrance she will cherish for a
long time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
MOVING TO NEW HOME

]. A. Teeter left Monday for Stuart
accompanying his emigrant car, as he
Is going to locate on the farm he
purchased near that city last fall.
Mrs. Teeter and the children remain
ed until Tuesday. when accompanied
by his mother. Mrs. Mary Teeter,
they went to join Mr.. Teeter They
leave a host of friends here. all of
whom will be pleased to learn that
they are doing we'll in their new To-
cation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
SHOULD BE SENT
IN AT AN EARLY DATE

The secretary of the Farm Bureau
requests that all petitions for men,
bership in the association ba sent in
at once so that the matter can be
finished up. All seed corn census re-
ports are not in yet and he desires
that these also be sent in at the
earliest possible moment so that the
matter Of seed corn can be taken up
and the farmers provided with the
necessary seed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
TWO COMMITTEES UNITE

The January and February COM
mittees of the Woman's club have
united their efforts and will give q
party and program at the Watts hall
on tomorrow evening Mrs. Chas.
Johnson is the chairman of the jan
uary Committee and Mrs. Rem.
Phelps is chairman of the February
Committee. The guests will be the
members OF the club and their hus-
bands. Each person must bring q
plate, cup. fork and spoon. After q
program. which will be interspersed
with music. has been carried out re-
freshments will be served. The la
dies as well as the men anticipate q
delightful time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
NOW ON in FULL BLAST

Mr.. Martin, proprietor of the Park
Hotel. informed us Monday morning
that his place was now running in full
blast. That morning he opened the
dining hall to tie public, and since
then he has enjoyed liberal patron
age. He spent week rearranging
matters to suit his own convenience
and is now fully convinced that he
can make the Park a paying propo-
sition. His rooms have been full all
the week and the way the travelling
men are responding. he is encourag-
ed to the extent that he will put
forth every effort to give the kind
OF service demanded by the public.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
GIVEN FAREWELL LAST NIGHT

The p. f. O.'s gave a farewell
party at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. II. Cowles last evening In honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Maharg, who
are soon to leave for their new home
at Sac City. Covers were laid for
40 and a $3.50 dinner was served.
Mrs. Maharg is a member of the sis
terhood and all regret that she Is to
leave. The evening was pleasantly
passed in social way.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
ATTENDS DIES MONIES MEETING

County Superintendent. Ella NJ
Stearns, who has been conducting a
special teachers examination at the
court house the past two days. was
called to Des Moines today to attend
a meeting of the County Superin-
tendents of the state of Iowa. To-
morrow they meet in the Chamber
of Commerce and will discuss plans
for the Junior Red Cross work and
the sale of Thrift Stamps among the
school children OF the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
VISITED BROTHERS IN
THE u. s. ARMY

C. A. Turner who accompanied II.
G. Leach on his last excursion to
Texas, but remained for a longer
visit. returned home Tuesday morn
ing. He visited his brother Glen,
who is stationed at Waco. and Floyd
who is stationed at San Antonio,
Texas. He reports both of them
feeling fine and well pleased with
their work, they both being in the
aviation branch of the service. Mr..
Turner was greatly pleased with the
country and may decide to purchase
small tract Of land and farm it
this year
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
PASSES SUCCESSFUL
EXAMINATION

Miss Wayne Michels the efficient
clerk at the postoffice was very
agreeably surprised the fore part OF
the week when she received word
from the department at Washington
that she had successfully passed the
ease examination" This means
that she is in line for promotion,
which carries with it an increase in
salary. Miss Michels is capable
young woman and has many friends
to rejoice with her in the success she
has attained.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
The Manning Game

After several weeks of enforced
idleness basket ball was resumed on
Tuesday the 26th by a game with
Manning The Audubon boys show
ed the effect of the period Of rest.
in that they seemed in poor condi-
ton to maintain East pace. The
exceedingly slick floor and the
small size of same proved a heavy
handicap to the boys. When the
curtain fell and the scorc was count
ed the result was announced 81 to
Is in favor of Manning. Manning
will play a return game on Friday
evening. March LIST, when the Audi
bon boys hope to reverse the count
or at least play them a much closer
game. 1t is to be hoped that all the
invalid list will be able to como out
at that time
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
PARENTS GREATLY PLEASED

We heartily thank the teachers
and pupils Of the seventh grade for
the farewell surprise party for our
daughter. Marie. yesterday, also for
the lovely gift which she will long
remember her friends and teachers
by. Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Svendsen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH

Services next Sunday and thereaf-
ter until further notice. will be at
nine O'Clock a. m. Each Friday night
during the Lenten Season services
consisting of the Rosary. Stations Of
the Cross and Benediction of the
Most Blessed Sacrament will be held
at 1880 O'Clock.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-28
GIVE YOUR OLD CLOTHING
TO THE BELGIANS

Since the outbreak of the great
war on August |. 1914. one-third of
all the men who were living in Bel
GUM at that time have been killed.
Industry is at standstill. The Bel
gians must be clothed by America
or they will suffer untold misery and
die of privation and suffering.
To relieve this distress the Com
mission for Relief in Belgium is
calling upon Iowa for old clothing
and shoes for the 100000 stricken
people OF that country. Already
car loads have been shipped from
Des Moines, having been gathered
together from all over the state, but
the need continues great.
100000 Destitute
The Commission is the only organ
ization that is able to enter Belgium
and minister to its needs. There
are 100000 people who come to
it for aid. 100000 of which are
destitute.
The Commission is headed by some
of the most prominent men and wo-
men in the United States. Prominent
in the membership are Herbert C.
Hoover, formerly in charge of the
relief work work in Belgium and
now United States Food Administrat-
or: Ebert H. Gary, the steel mag
nate; Frank A. Vanderlip. president
of the largest national bank in the
United States; Henry l.. Stimson,
former secretary of war, and Oscar
S. Straus, former secretary Of COM
merce and labor. and ambassador to
nt.a rtxvtv HAtvs
time. talents and money to further
this great work. Their standing Is
sufficient guarantee of the WORTH
ness of the cause they represent.
The Appeal
The Commission makes its appeal
in this manner:
=. 1.-THE clothing situation is very
serious. The wool of the world has
been requisitioned to provide cloth
ing for those engaged in warfare.
There Is no cloth to be had for 9TH
ers. and the only source left is the
discarded and cast off clothing to be
had in this country. Your civilian
clothing will help to solve the cloth
ing situation.
Remember that every Belgian
soldier is an ally and shoulder to
shoulder with you in this fight. He
will not fail you on the battlefield.
Aid him now by contributing your
discarded clothing to the relief of
those he left at home
Des Moines' Record
The work of gathering together
Iowa's quota of c:othing has been
going on at Des Moines for some
weeks past. 1t is being conducted
on large scale One week recently
there were received, examined and
repacked. at the Des Moines shipping
office. the following articles, along
with thousands. of unlisted miscel-
laneous pieces: For men, 210 coats,
200 trousers. 165 hats. 80 shirts:
for women. 291 cloaks. 165 dresses.
81 skirts. 307 waists, 21O dress
skirts. is cloth suits; for children.
1888 pieces of underwear, 61S coats
and cloaks. Something like 5000
pieces Of clothing are being handled
every week and still the cry is for
more ~
Send Shipments Quickly
Generous Iowa must respond with.
out delay IL the work is to be car
ried on and the suffering in Belgium
relieved. Send packages to Mr.. e.
G. McNeal, Commission for Relief In
Belgium, Des Moines. Iowa. without
delay. McNeal is giving his whole
time to this work and every ship
ment is forwarded without undue
delay.