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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-16

The ladies who sewed at the Red Cross
rooms yesterday were numerous. ths
chairman of the day being Mrs. {. j.
Reekman.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-16

The Gym Girls held their regular
weekly supper 1T the }. W. e. " last
night ut i O'clock.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-16

Some OF the most active real es-
tate brokers In New York City today
are women.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-16
THE MENDEL COMP ANY
Carl J. Kepnsr, erop.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
Private Chapel, l21i Chaplins street.
Gall Either shoaA- 2s7-

class Is under tho direction Of Dr.. Rob-
inSon If the First United Presbyterian
church.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-16

The Sunday school teachers trimming
class will meet tonight at the Young
Womcn'S Christian Association. THIS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-16

! At the executive meeting Of tho Rea
Cross which Was held yesterday morning
at $50 o'clock. DR.. WinEerter. the we'll
known nerve specialist nj this city. was
appointed chairman Of the civilian re-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-16

The Sisters of the Good Shepherd
have very kindly put their rooms al
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-16

Knitted articles IRE being turned In
10 the Red Cross this week In great
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
BIRTH REPORT FOR 1917

From the books of the city asses
sor. A. l.. Viewer we find that there
were 33 births in the city of Audi
bon during the year 1917. There
were two pairs of twins. OF the
number of children born, eighteen
were boys and fifteen were girls.
The report is made to comply with
the state law requiring the register
ing of all births. Following is the
date. name of the father and the
sex of the child:
April 9. twins. boy and girl ia
Sherman Lang.
January IL, girl to p l.. Hansen
August 81, girl to Karl Rasmus-
sen.
November 81. girl to H. J. Saw
age.
February 10, boy to o. C. Oster-
holm.
September 81. girl to O. X. Purdy
September 23, boy to A. w. Schra-
der.
February 6, boy to Blaine Swart
June 8. boy to Clyde ]. HOFFMAN
December is, boy to e. A. Eaton.
December 20. girl to B. F. Dryden
November s, boy to Nels Munks-
gard.
September IS, boy to Elmer A. An
dersen.
March Z. boy to Perry Roberts.
February 10, boy to Chris Jen-
sen.
November %, boy to Hans Hansen
July 26, boy to q. l.. Fitch.
July Is. boy to e. II. Jacobsen.
April 4. girl to v. M. Jones.
February 2S. girl to s. c. Kerberg
February 1. boy to p. Windfelt.
January 20. girl to Albert KILN
ger.
August s. boy to 8. c. HEREFORD.
January rs, girl to Andrew Han
sen.
February 10. girl to John Jones
May 3. girl to j. l.. Fiscus.
July 80. girl to Arvid Petersen.
June 10. girl to Viggo Sorensen.
May IA, girl to Oluf Jensen.
July 90. girl to A. e. Beason.
October 8, twin boys to Roy Prath-
er.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
LAST NUMBER OF THE
WINTER LECTURE COURSE

The Rob Roy Quartette. the last
number of the winter lyceum course
was heard at the Presbyterian
church last Thursday evening. To
many the men were quite a disap-
pointment. Their entertainment Dor.
dered more on the vaudeville style
than that usually presented on the
lyceum platform. The quartette
really dwindled down to a trio The
second basso held his position from
the fact that he was good pianist
rather than his being able to sing.
His voice was an unheard quantity
in quartette work. The boys had
some snappy numbers and gave an
evening of passable entertainment.
The first tenor was good singer
and was also a good reader We
would not consider the entertain
ment up to standard though they
presented some pleasing numbers.
AS a whole the course this year was
up to the average. How well the
course came out financially We do
not know, but learn that there is
quite deficit This will be met by
the commercial club which has had
charge of the lecture course the past
several years. Even though there Is
a loss we would be in favor of con-
tinuing the lecture course. as 1t pro-
vdes a class of entertainment, as a
rule, that we would not otherwise
get.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
IOWA MAN DECORATED

Lieut.. Col Matthew A. FINLEY of
Council Bluffs. next In command to
Col E. r. Bennett of the One Hun
dred and Sixty Eighth United States
infantry and one of the best known
national guard officers in Iowa, has
been cited for bravery in French di-
visiOnal orders. He will receive the
war cross according to reports from
the front
The citation states that Lieut.. Col.
FINLEY during a violent enemy at
tack, directed with GOODNESS, calm
ness and experience, defensive oper-
ations, and thanks to the brilliant
way in which orders were given be-
fore and during the fight, succeeded
in keeping the line intact despite the
spite the efforts of the enemy, who
were aided by powerful artillery.
The fight with the Huns in which
the Iowa officer distinguished him
self, occurred during a raid on the
5th of March, and il is thought here
it was the same engagement in which
so many of the Iowa boys were kill
ed or wounded 1t was northeast of
Badonviller, in the Luneville sector.
Lieut.. Col. M. A. FINLEY is a
brother of John p. FINLEY of COun-
Gil Bluffs. the speaker at the st.
Patrick's Day Program at the Cres-
cent theatre last Sunday evening who
is also one of Iowa's most patriotic
citizens.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
HOME ON FURLOUGH

George Dawson, son OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. John Dawson, of this city. who
volunteered and enlisted in the army
early last spring. is home on a thirty
days furlough from Camp Cody. at
Deming. N. NJ, where he has been
located for several months. George
has been very i'll for several weeks.
His parents were sent for about a
month ago and he was not expected
to live. His ailment was spinal men,
nights and for a time 1t was feared
that he would not recover. but for
tunately he has so far recovered that
he was able to return to Audubon
last Monday. He will remain here
for 30 days to recuperate. During
his stay here he will give the Boy
Scouts some military drilling. which
they look forward to with great
deal of pleasure. Mr.. Dawson left
this morning for Des Moines to visit
his sister. Mrs. s. Simcock. and with
friends at Camp Dodge for about a
week
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
BIG SPRING DRIVE
HERE IN AUDUBON
Hundreds Visited the Alderman Co
Store Last Night When . Public
Reception Was Given

The Alderman Co., OF this city in
augurated their spring drive at the
large department store last night.
The drive came in the nature Of a
big public reception. The doors
were thrown open to the public at
seven O'Clock and an immense crowd
thronged the store room until clos
ing time at ten o'clock.
The visitors were served punch
and waters. and each one was given
rose as long as the supply lasted.
500 roses were given away. This sup
ply was thought to be sufficient but
it proved insufficient to supply all
those who came. much to the disap-
pointment OF the manager H. J..
Halvorsen.
The display windows and the in
terror were gorgeously decorated
with all kinds of fancy trimmings.
giving the stock of dry goods a most
pleasing effect. Everywhere we're
found Easter lilies, which together
with the other decorations made a
display of uniqueness and delight
such as seldom found outside the
large cities. Mr.. Halvorsen is an ex-
pert window trimmer and he pre-
admiration of everyone. The east
while in the west window was q
handsome display of new spring
ladies ready-to-wear, over which
were the words. Spring Opening"
This was new feature for Audi
bon, and from the way the people Of
the vicinity responded, 1t was clear
~ evident that they appreciated the
progressiveness of the new manage
ment The Alderman Co. Is striv-
ing hard to give the public unexcell-
ed service and they certainly have
established a standard that is meet
ing with the hearty approval Of
their army of customers.
The second floor was also hand
somely decorated and many Of the
ladies visited this department where
the ready-to-wear is sold. Many
compliments were passed on the ex-
cellent grade of goods and the SUI
perb method in which the goods were
displayed.
The Sono Orchestra. composed Of
six young ladies. furnished music for
the evening This organization is
one of the hest to be found any
where and gave the public a class OF
music that no one could fail to ap-
preciate. Their playing was in every
way equal to many companies ap-
pearing on the chautauQua and ly-
ceum platform. Audubon people
are proud of them.
The people Of the community are
indebted to Mr.. Halvorsen for giving
such a delightful evening Of pleasure
and music. His efforts were appre-
ciated by all who visited the store.
and the event will long be remem-
bered. 1t is credit to any COM
munity to have a store like the Ack-
erfnan Co., and 1t is q pleasure TO
number among our citizens such pro-
gressive and enterprising men as Mr..
HalyOrSen
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
AGED WOMAN DIES
AT HOME OF HER son

Mrs. Lang, aged So years. who for
some time past has been making her
home in this city with her son, Jas.
Lang, and with her daughter, Mrs.
C. l.. Christensen. died at the home
of Mr.. Lang early Monday morning.
Mrs. Lang had been in usual good
health for one of her age antil a
few days before her death. She was
up and around he house a part of
the time On Friday she became
quite ill from cancer and dropsy,
with which she had been afflicted
for years, and continued to grow
weaker until the end came. Sunday
was her S5th birthday. and somehow
she felt that she would not live thru
the day. She spoke to her children
about her being ready and anxious
to go to that home over yonder that
had been prepared for her.
Mrs. Lang was splendid Chris
tian woman ana many people here
who became acquainted with her
enjoyed her company and Christian
experiences. She was devoted to her
church and her family.
Engorberg Lang was born in Den
mark and grew to womanhood in
her native land. She was born March
II, 1898. and died March Is, 1918.
She and her husband came to Amer
lea. in 1879 and settled in Howard
county. Nebr. They lived there on
farm for many years. In later
years they lived in Wisconsin and
also in Iowa with different ones of
their children. To this union eight
children were born, six boys and two
girls. Two of the boys are dead.
She has made her home for some
time with her son. James Lang and
her daughter, Mrs. C. l.. Christen-
sen.
Funeral services were held at the
Danish Lutheran church Tuesday af-
ternoon at one O'Clock conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Provensen. The
body was taken from the church to
the Rock Island depot and shipped
to Farwell. Nebr. where interment
will be made beside her husband.
who died eight years ago. James
Lang and daughter. Mrs. l.. F. Mar
tinsen. and Mrs. C. l.. Christensen
accompanied the remains to their
final resting place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
SOMEWHAT MIXED UP

In handling the slugs which make
up the lines in a newspaper. and in
Separating the various items. the
makeup man sometimes gets the
lines mixed up and they naturally
read rather queer. AS an illustration
Of what can happen, we cite the mix
up of the Bangor. (Pa) News. a
few days ago when the printer got
wedding and an auction sale mix
ed UP with the following results:
"Wm. Smith. the only son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Smith. and Miss
Lucy Andersen. were disposed of at
public auction at my farm one mile
east in the presence of 20 guests. in
Guiding 2 mules and IL head of cat
tie. Rev. Jackson tied the nuptial
knot for the parties. averaging l.
$50 pounds on hoof. The beautiful
home of the bride was decorated
with one sulky rake, one feed grind
er and two sets of work harness
nearly new. and just before the cere-
mony was pronounced the Mendel
& Sons wedding march was render.
ed by one milch COW. five years old
one Jersey COW and one sheep, who
was carrying a bunch of brides
roses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
TEACHERS INSTITUTE WAS
A DELIGHTFUL SUCCESS

The fourth inSpiratiOnal institute
was held in the city last Thursday
and Friday. The snow blizzard or
the opening day kept many from
coming to the first session who had
planned on being there. However
there was a good attendance.
The session began Thursday
morning at nine O'Clock. After
spending half an hour in community
singing. such as suggested by the
government, DR.. Asa M. Royce. pres.
ident of the state normal school al
Plateville. Wis, gave one of her
stirring and inspiring addresses
Then came the teachers conference
which lasted until the noon hour.
In the afternoon the girls Glee
Club of the Audubon high school
furnished the special music before
the opening of the session. Then
came the community singing after
which Miss Eva Luse, of the State
talk on the Thrift Stamp campaign
Frank d. Joseph. assistant in the
office of the state superintendent OF
schools. closed the afternoon session
with an address on "The Shortage
of Teachers-HOw to Keep the
School Fires Burning" Mr.. Joseph
understands the situation fully and
was able to give an interesting ad-
dress which should have been heard
by every school officer and patron.
w. c. Beers introduced his econ
orny system of writing in the con-
ferences of the institute, and proved
to be strong features. which many
believe will improve the writing of
the children in the rural schools.
The Boy Scouts came in for vigorous
applause Friday afternoon when they
gave song. They were in great
favor and many assisted the ladies
with their grips during the stormy
weather at the opening of the ses-
sion.
Dr. A. f. Kepford gave his address
THE Organization and Work of the
Junior Red Cross" This the speak
er handled splendidly and was a
strong feature for the closing ad-
dress of the great institute.
The Misses Bernice de Frates ana
Mildred Buck of this city and Miss
Umberhauer, of Extra. assisted with
the music during the entire session
and they have the thanks of the
teachers and superintendent for
much valuable help.
The Junior Red Cross the Belgian
relief work. the raising OF gardens.
the helping on the farms and the
conserving of food and clothing will
all be given a place in the school
room. To make this work successful
it will be necessary to have the
hearty cooperation between the
homes and the schools. II both in
situations join hands in this new and
great work, good American citizens
will be the outcome.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
"CLEAN.CP DAY"

To Shoot Officers and Patrons:
This has been a long cold winter,
and now as it is about time for
spring school to commence, let's
give good cheer to the boys and
girls and their teachers by appoint
ing a day in each school district for
cleanup day"
Let's use some paper and paint
in the school house if necessary.
Let's see that the outbiuldings
are in good condition, physically
and morally. Although l believe that
most of them are in good moral
condition, the boys and girls of the
county would be ashamed to have
me examine the outbuildings and
find any obscene pictures or writ
ing in them. But l also want the
parnets to take an interest in this
matter.
Let's also have the boys and girls
help clean up the yard. I think it
would be fine for them to help and
then vote for. their teacher or some
pupil to send me a report of the
cleanup" day in their district.
Best wishes.
Ella M. Stearns,
County Superintendent
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
INVITATION TO THE PUBLIC

Next Saturday, March 23rd. the
ladies from all parts of the county
will serve hot dinner and also a
lunch all day at the M. w. A. hall, in
the Howald block, Audubon, for the
benefit Of Audubon county's fourth
Ambulance Fund. AS they are de-
sirous of placing the ambulance in
France before the spring drive COM
mences, every one is asked to patron
ize this effort of the ladies to raise
the necessary amount.
Our boys are now in the thick OF
the fight and every one should take
deep interest in getting this ambu-
lance to the front as soon as posi-
BILE.
The ladies are preparing to serve
large crowd and it is hoped they
will not be disappointed. Let every
body come and help this great cause.
Dinner 35c.
Ladies Committee Of County
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
COUSINS ENJOY MEETING
FOR THE FIRST TIME

Monday of this week A. Andersen.
who came from Denmark 20 years
ago. but now a resident of Lake
View. Iowa, came to Audubon to
transact some business with Karl
Rasmussen. During the conversa-
ton Mr.. Andersen mentioned the
fact that he thought he had some
relatives here and mentioned several
names. One of them was that OF
Andrew Hansen who owns a farm
eight miles west of Audubon, and
whom Karl happened to know pretty
well and thus the cousins were brot
together. Mr.. Hansen left Denmark
some thirty years ago and had never
seen the cousin or even his father.
Both men are well along In years
and to see them enjoying their visit
together while at the depot Tuesday
evening was indeed a pleasure. as
they acted more like two school boys
or college chums. Both informed us
that their visits would be more fire.
quent from now on 80 as to make
up for all these years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
humanity as the soldier roes who
faces death in the trenches in France.
The BOy Scouts Present

Following is the list of the Boy
Scouts who attended the banquet.
There are number or others who
were unable to attend: LaVerne
Hansen, Arthur Leach, Miller M.
Rasmussen. Russell Martinsen, Carl
Reynolds, Wayne Sweeney, Loren
Austin, Harold Jensen, Albert Kruse,
Gerald Petersen. Merrill Talbot. Will
Wright, Charles Proctor, Charlie
Dawson, Edwin Johnson, Ray Nc
Intire, Emmert Brooks, Harold
johnson, Harold Jensen, LaVerne
Riggs. Arnold Shupt, Peter Peter
sen, Ralph Cramer. Vernon Reed.
Leroy Gore, Walter Niklason. Rich
ard Wright. Donald Niklason, Lyle
Weeks, John Kerwin, Hinze Curtis
and Emil Bilharz.
The following fathers were in at
tendance: Dan Petersen, S. w.
Cramer. F. o. Niklason, F. A. John
son, Ned Curtis. Chas. Reynolds, j.
w. Dawson, Oluf Jensen. Bertel Jen-
sen, Claus Kruse, George Gore, N.
s. Hansen. j. r. Wright. e. F. Bill
harz, A. L. Brooks, Ed Johnson, A..
j. Shupe, E. Reed. C. w. Proctor.
M. NJ McIntire. The guests were
H. ]. Hoogenakker and F. c. Samp-
son.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
AUDUBON TEAM VICTORIOUS

The Audubon high school basket
ball team played the Harlan high
school team at the school house in
this city last Friday evening. The
Audubon boys got off on the right
foot and secured gain on the Wis.,
itors from the start which they were
unable to overcome. Both teams
played good game. but this time
Audubon proved the better players
The score Stood 16 to in favor OF
the home team.
After the game box supper was
held. The large crowd which came
to attend the game remained for
the box supper. and helped to make
the event splendid success. The
proceeds Of the evening were $1,000.
This sum will be used by the Juniors
in defraying the expense of issuing
their annual this year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
FATHERS BANQUET
THEIR YOUNG SONS
Audubon Boy Scouts are Given Ban
quet by Their Parents at the
Park Hotel Tuesday Evening

The Boy Scout under their scout
master, Rev. C. w. Proctor, were
given a banquet at the Park hotel
Tuesday evening. The event came
at the close of tile big Thrift Stamp
drive that has boon on in the United
States by the Boy Scouts during the
past ten days. The Audubon Boy
Scouts sold $726.77 in stamps. An
incentive for hustling was brought
about when Miss Harriet Bilharz
offered $500 Thrift Stamp to the
one making the largest sales, and
Rev. Proctor a $1.00 Thrift Stamp
for the one securing the second larg-
est sales. The first prize went to
Emmert Brooks, whose total sales
amounte to $128.25. the second one
went to Edward Childs, who sold
$124.13. Following is a list of the
Boy Scouts who participated in the
drive and the amount of stamps sold,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
TO THE CITIZENS
OF AUDUBON COUNTY

1t the plan of the Liberty Loan
Committee of this Federal Reserve
District to levy the quota to be
raised by each county. for the next
loan, according to the taxable value
of the property of each county.
AS there Is great cal of real
property in this county which is
owned by non-residents. it becomes
necessary to ask them to make part
or all of their bond subscriptions
here in order that We may get proper
credit therefor.
l have been asked to undertake
the work of obtaining subscriptions
from nonresident property owners.
and will not be able to do so sue
cessfully without your help.
l ask that each and every person
in this county who know the names
and addresses of non residents who
own property here to report to me
in person or by letter by or before
the 9Th of April. l.. G.. Bagley,
Chairman non resident committee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
ELK HORN PIONEER DEAD

MAIDS p. Petersen. living three
miles southeast of Elk Horn. who
died Wednesday, March IS. was
buried on Friday afternoon He was
SO years Of age and leaves Witt
and several children. He was the
father Of Henry Petersen. living six
miles south OF Audubon. He was
born in Denmark. but came to this
country many years ago, and was
among the sturdy pioneers who set
tied in the vicinity of Kimballton
and Elk Horn in an early day. The
funeral services were held at two
o'clock conducted by Rev. Kloth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
WOMAN,s GLUE MEETING

The March Division OF the Wo-
mans Club has postponed their So
cial meeting from Wednesday. March
27th to the following Monday. April
LIST, on account of the Sono Orches-
ira entertainment. A fine program
has been arranged py the committee
and a good attendance is desired.
Tht meeting will be held in Watts
hall. Members please bring plate.
Gun and spoon. 12-2w.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
SEED CORN SITUATION
OF A SERIOUS NATURE

County Agent p. M. Wolf. COM
pleted the testing of seed corn Fri
day of last week. or the fifteen
samples of 40 ears each. sent in by
Is different farmers. the average
test proved a little less than so per
cent from mixed seed of the years
1916 and 1917. The highest aver
age of 1916 seed corn proved to be
SIS per cent.
The same situation as disclosed by
these tests is to be found over the
entire state. Everyone should make
1t point not to plant any corn with.
out testing every ear of the seed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
ALUMINIUM DEMONSTRATION

Next week at the Audubon Hard
ware Co. Store lady demonstration
will be present and show the simple
method of cooking with the Alum
mum Ware sold at this store. Dur
ing the demonstration o six quart
kettle as shown by cut In their adv.
will be sold cheap as long as they
last. Note their adv. In this weeks
issue Of the Republican. 12-1
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-21
BIG REQUEST LEFT BY
BACHELOR FOR ORPHANAGE

II. r. Lemen. manager of the
Christian Home Of Council Bluffs.
has been notified that the will OF
George w. Hastings. a wealthy bach
elor of Iowa Falls leaves between
$4,000 and 100000 for the insti-
tuition. Before his death Hastings
hired special agents TO make . thor
ough investigation Of the home.
The balance of the Hastings CO.
tate Is divided beween nieces and
nephews.