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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
SCHOOL NOTES

Mr.. Roseman, the Manual Train
ing instructor of the Audubon high
school. is i'll at his home in Kellogg,
Iowa, with the mumps.
Miss de Frates, who has recently
recovered from small pox, has gone
to her home in ,Elgin, Ills, for a
weeks visit, at the end of which
she will resume her duties as teach
er of Music and Art in the public
schools
A double header basket ball game
between Audubon and Extra girls
and boys, will be played on the
home floor Friday evening, Febru-
airy 22nd. A large attendance is
desired as nothing can be accom-
plished without the support of the
home folks. This is expected to be
the most exciting game of the sea-
son because of the friendly rivalry
between the towns. Extra charge
may be made on account of debt of
the teams. Come out and do your
bit.
Two high school girls desire to
work for their board in suitable
homes. For reference see Mr.. Nc
Intire.
Helen Martin, daughter - of the
new hoted proprietor, has recently
enrolled as a junior in our high
school
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
MERE MATTER OF INACTIVITY

A group of four convicts were
heard the other day chatting about
what they were ''in" for, and each
one in turn told his experience.
The first had killed man, the
second had put another mans name
to a check, while the third one had
gone for plurality of spouses. The
fourth man, however. did not seem
inclined to make any disclosures.
He was always a sanctimonious look
ing man, who, although profess
sional gambler, was called "parson. :"
Come parson, what brought you
here?"
81 don't care to say" said he.
"Out with it. Shoot anybody"
asked one.
"No, didn't shoot any one, but
since you would like to Know, l got
time because ] didn't build a
church,
Deep silence fell upon the group.
No such excuse for penal servitude
had ever been heard before and the
"parson" was asked to explain.
We'll, you see, congregation
raised several thousand dollars to
build a church, and handed it over
to me to. build and I didn't build it
That's ALL"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL

District Court in and for Audubon
County.
State of Iowa, Audubon County,
SIS.
To all whom it may concern:
Whereas, On the 18th day of Feb
ruary. 1918 a paper purporting to
be the last will and testament of
Frank S. Watts, late of said County
deceased, was filed in my office, and
was by me opened and read, and the
4th day of March 1918 appointed and
fixed by special order of Courts as
the time when the same will come
before the court at the February term
thereof, then to be held for final
proof and probate, as the duly exc
cuted last will and testament of the
said Frank S. Watts, deceased, at
which time all persons interested
may appear and show cause why the
same should not be admitted to pro-
bate.
Dated this 10th day of February,
1918.
slw. John Horning, Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
NOTICE OF LETTING

Sealed bids will be received at the
office of the County Auditor of Au-
dubon County, Iowa, until 1890
o'clock a. M, March 9Th, 1918, and
opened at that time. for 1872, 535
TT b. M. lumber and 9640 lineal
FIT. of Red Cedar or Cypress piling.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the above office or at the office
of the County Engineer. The Board
of Supervisors reserves the right to
waive defects and reject any or all
bids.
The bids received on lumber and
piling at Des Moines, Iowa, on jan
uary 25th, 1918, by Executive Com
mittee of State Supervisors, Associ-
alton, will be considered at this let
ting. A. j. Van Sise, County Engi-
neer. S-2w.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
BOARD PROCEEDINGS
CONTINUED from page 81

Continued from page 81
Iowa, in regular session assembled,
that the changes as proposed in said
survey and report be;~apd the same
Is declared advisable, and be it fur
Their resolved that the payment for
the right of way required for such
proposed changes, be made out of
the County Road or Bridge Fund, or
both. as the Board shall hereafter
determine.
And be it further resolved, that
II for any reason tho said Board
shall be unable to acquire such right
OF way by agreement with the own
ers thereof, that the County Auditor
on being notified by said Board, or
by the County Engineer, shall ap-
point three appraisers to appraise
the damages sustained by such land
owner or owners, by reason of the
taking of the right of way. as pro-
vided under Section 1527-rl of the
supplemental Supplement of the
Code of Iowa.
Soren Madsen, Chm.
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BRAYTON

p. p. Nelson and wife were called
to Charleston s. c., Friday by tel
egram stating that their son, Holger
Nelson. was seriously ill with pneu-
monia at the Naval Training Camp
there. No word has been received
from there since.
A farewell dance was given We'd
nesday night at the Brayton hall, in
honor of ePter eek and wife, George
Jessep and family and N. ID. Nielsen
and wife, who will soon leave for
new homes.
George Powers returned to Des
Moines Saturday after visiting a few
days with his sister. Mrs. F. l.. Free
man and brother, Dick Powers.
Peter Beck and wife moved last
week to their new home in Atlantic
and Render Nielsen moved to their
farm north of town.
John Molgaard is now taking the
school children who attend the Extra
high school to and from school in
his auto truck.
Percy Hallock purchased a fine
saddle horse at Omaha last week.
The animal is a thoroughbred.
Frank Jenkins returned Saturday
from Rising City, Nebr Mrs. Jenkins
remained for a longer visit.
Mary reeman returned Saturday
from visit with her sister, Mrs. Ray
Leonard at Avoca.'
Miss Helen Gault of Extra. visited
over Sunday with her friend, Miss
Louise Jones.
J. C. Hardman of Ashland Nebr.,
was calling on friends in Brayton
Monday
| Z Mrs. Fred Dennison of Atlantic,
visited Friday with her son Earl and
wife.
Mrs. Carl Andersen was. an over
Sunday visitor in rayton with rel
atives.
Mrs. Reed Walker and Agnes Mil
Ter were Atlantic visitors Saturday
II. G. Leach of Audubon was in
Brayton Monday talking Texas land
" G. Robinson of Atlantic was a
business caller in Brayton Monday
Moody Larsen, son of Chris Larsen
and wife, is quite ill with pneumonia
Mrs. Ray Nielsen is recovering from
her recent serious illness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
j. H. Maharg
All Miller.

On motion p M. Wolfe, County
Agent. was granted the use of the
Northwest room of the second floor
of the Court House as an office dur
ing employment by War Emergency
Farm Bureau"
On motion Board employed Geo.
Wolf as foreman of Wood Bridges
fo3 1918 at a salary of 10000 per
month. (See contract on file.)
On motion Board adjourned to
meet again March 9Th, 1918.
Soren Madsen,
Chm Board of Supervisors.
Attest:
H. A. Northup,
County Auditor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
NOTICE TO SETTLE UP

AS l have sold my interest in the
Smith & Fullerton plumbing and
heating business. and taken over all
outstanding accounts. and as the
books must be closed as soon as pos
sible, desire that all accounts be
paid at the earliest possible moment.
The books for the present will be
left at the shop, where accounts can
be paid. Parties having bills against
the firm of Smith & Butterton, will
please bring them to us at once.
A. A. Smith.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
NOTICE OF LETTING

Sealed bids will be received at the
office of the County Auditor of Au-
dubon County, Iowa, until l O'Clock
p. m March 9Th, 1918, and opened
at that time, for one concrete box
culvert and one concrete slab bridge.
Plans and specifications for which
may be seen at the office of the
County Auditor or at the office Of
the County Engineer. The Board
of Supervisors reserves the right to
waive defects and to reject any or
all bids. A. j. Van Sise, County
engineer. S-2w.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
BOX SOCIAL A SUCCESS

A box social was given at Mel
the proceeds amounting to $84.0b.
was turned over to the Red Cross.
This was a nice sum and the asso-
citation is very grateful to Miss Edith
G. Craft. the teacher. and those who
made the affair such splendid sue
cess.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
TODAY'S LOCAL MARKET
WILL CALL NOW SOON

l have started on my canvassing
tour and will soon be to see all of
my customers with my new wall
paper samples. If you are in a
hurry call 437 and we will be at
your service. E. E. Bailey.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
FOR SALE

My All acre farm four miles from
Spirit Lake, Iowa. Good improve
ments. Joining East Okoboji Lake.
All black loan, clay sub-soil. 800
acres pillow land, balance blue grass
pasture. Rented for 1918. Would
consider 80 or 100 in trade. Ed
Frick. If.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
SPECIAL OFFER

We are offering at the small price
of rs cents, six rolls of the very best
kind of toilet paper, for short time
only. Carter Hardware Co.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
FOR SALE

Our two story brick building and
lot and drug stock. Rental will
bring $500 for building. No in
cumbrance. Terms reasonable.
|tf Frick Drug Co.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
TO BE SOLD AT A BARGAIN

Have a ten horse power Nelson en-
CINE and a 4-roll Mccormick shred
der in good running order that l
will sell at 500. This is big bar
gain if taken at once. Hans Han
sen. tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
FOR SALE

Two good young mich cows for
sale. One just fresh last night. En-
quire of w. H. Bolton. 1-w
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-21
HOUSE NUMBERS

Get your house numbers at Sim
cox's. have a complete stock. Also
the "1R" mineral. The time will be
ND March list. S-1w
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
WILSON HEARS
PROTEST TODAY

Washington, Sept. 16.-Protest a.
gainst any steps being taken by the
government looking to the fixing of
cotton prices are to be made tomorrow
to President Wilson by committees ap
pointed for the purpose by conferen-
ces Of Southern senator's and represen
tatives last Saturday. Other engage
ments prevented the president from
seeing them today.
This action resulted from the state
ment made public last week by Presl-
dent Wilson upholding a plan announ-
ced earlier by Chairman Baruch of
the war industries board providing for
appointment Of committee compos-
ed of three persons to investigate the
cotton situation and to fix prices II
necessary. Senators and representa-
tives declare no authority under the
law gives government officials such
power.
Arrangements for the conference
with the president were made by Sen
ator Smith of South Carolina, who is
chairman of the senate committee,
Senator Robinson of Arkansas, in
conference with the president late to-
day, called attention to the harm that
will come from such action, and op-
posed any effort that is to be made to
fixing the price for the present crop.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
COUNTY FAIR
IN OCTOBER

The Lexington County Fair AsSocia
tioTwill hold its annual Far October
%. 23 "a. It expected that the fair
this year will be one of the biggest
and best ever held. The manage
ment will provide interesting features
for each day and the largest attend
ance of any fair ever held is expected; !;
i1ecause this is a time when it is abso
IL seeg necessary for the people to
come together and discuss the, many
issues that confront them durng the
war. An agricultural fair, such as
the Lexington County Fair can do
much good now if promoted along
the lines of food production live stock
poultry etc. and this is exactly what
the management proposes to do this
year. Speakers from the State Coun-
Gil of Defense, Food Administration
and military events such as exhibit
ton drills and aeroplane flights by
officers and soldiers from Camp Jack
son will be held daily.
The premium list is being revised
and will be given out for distribution
to exhibitors in, q few days. MeSSrS. T.
L. Harman, president, S. ]. Leaphart
secretary and Sim L. Hendrix general
manager are sparing no efforts to
make the fair successful and bene-
ficial event this year.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
CAMP WADSWORTH.
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
T love to write letter in the old
Lexington Dispatch News back at my
dear old home where love SO we'll.
I guess YOU don't have much news
from me but will write letter in the
Dispatch News for ! know my friends
will be glad to hear from me.
l was carried to the camp on July
IS and I certainly did regret to leave
home, father and mother and | were
worried about going to the camp.
But / am in old Wadsworth at Spar
tanburg, S. G. I certainly was sur
prised to know that camp life was as
good as I have found it. I like camp
life very well but not like my dear old
very we'll but not like my dear old
home.
Let ne tell you boys there is no
place like home sweet home.
! was brought to the camp like
every other boy and I could not stay
at home. 1t was my duty to go. I
love all the boys and if you can get
along all right with the boys you will
enjoy Camp life every well. | surely
do have some fine time in camp.
But we have hard work in drilling
7 to II q. m. and from / to ) p. m.
But we have as good Captain as
ever lived. He is so friendly and 1
think everybody can get along with
him.
I think we will have another payday
about the last Of this month and l love
| of ,crla
eats: and one for payday. I love to
| hear those calls but no more.
We have good things to eat and
plenty of them.
/ am so sorry and my heart broken
i to see the boys go over the water but
hope it will not take long to win
| this war, and then We can come back
home with joy and live in peace a.
gain. SO come on boys and help get
old Kaiser Bill and then the war will
be over forever.
! 7 wish I was home now I konw the
girls are getting lonesome for all the
boys are gone to the camp but | hope
we all can come back beofre so long
! so girls don't forget me.
j l hope to see you all before so long
; I love to get letter from the girl
! back at my old home. Well I guess
that is about all for this time.
| Hope some one will answer my let
ter soon.
/ From an old Magnolia school
boy,
+ JOHN SAMUEL MEETZE
; Co. F. 57th Pioneer inf.
Camp Wadsworth.
Spartanburg, S. G.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
NEWS AND NOTES OF THE
FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN
By
Ethel l Brookcr, Publicity Chairman,
Swansea. S. c.


Just two weeks until the drive issko
be launched for our fourth L:bet#
Loan. -. ~
Another week has passed, but l AM
glad to state that ou., ~aEEcrs have
been nusily planning and wclkins.
Our Chairman Mrs. Rucker, is just
back from the State Conference in
Columbia filled with enthusiasm
She has held four meetings and organ
lied the women of several townships
and this week, she and Mrs. O. l. Slat-
ter will visit all OF the unorganized
townships.-It is highly important
that the ladies will give them a good
crowd at every appointment. Mrs.
Slater has a message for the women
of our county.
Her enthusiasm is contagious and
her plans and suggestions for the sue
cess of the Liberty Loan drive are
we'll worth adopting.
Mrs Rucker has appointed a chair
man for the colored women and it is
expected that they will sell many
bonds during the drive.
Don't forget that Lexington must be
one OF the first communities to put
the drive over.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
GENERAL SESSIONS
COURT OPENED
TO DAY

The regular September term or
court Of general sessions convened
this moning with Judge James E. Pur1
10Y presiding. All court officials were
at their places and court convened
promptly at 10 o'clock. Judge Purl-
foy delivered a strong and impressive
charge to the Grand Jury urging them
to do their duty fearlessly and sim
cerely. The first case called was that
of The State vs. George Elliot, colored
charged with removing cotton seed
from the seed house of Mr.. J. J.
Shealy a prominent merchant and
cotton buyer of Pelion. The court is
now engaged with the trial of this
case.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
SOLDIER BOYS WRITE LOVE
LETTERS TO FRIENDS BACK HOME HHOnIB

States. Eut friends the bitter cold
months Of rain ice and snow did not
discourage US. We closed our eyes,
and let our memories wonder across
the sea to dear old L. S. A. There we
saw our dear Mothers, sisters, wives
sweethearts and friends and then
heard Uncle Sam say, 1t is not only
I, you are striving day after day
through these bitter months, to win
this war for, but it is them that are
depending on YOU" Then we opened
our eyes, held high our heads, and
went forward with our duties. After
all our hardships and critical crcum-
stances. you would be surprised to
see and know how happy we are, we
80 about our duties willingly cheer
fully and are as happy as can be.Our
every thoughts are, when the war IS
over, the victory won. and we can fly
the homeward bound pennant, back to
dear L. S. A again.
Now dear mothers wives, and sweet
hearts rest assured with continuing
patience for your loved ones to return
nome. GlNe US your PA eAs' ''iiu e'''
sure yourselves that we will come
some day, Your boys are there, and
wide awake to their duty all the time,
and we will, with Gods help win this
war.
1 will be glad for line from anyone
to cheer me on the way.
A friend to all.
G. A BATES,
L. s. S. FLORIDA,
on foreign Service New York
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
UNITED STATES REJECTS
PEACE FBELER OF HUNS

WASHINGTON. Sept. 16.-Thc lGite>'
States. as was fully expected has I'm
couditionalIy rejected Germany :
peace fceicr In doing so the govern
mcnt has spoken for all the cobelllg
gercntS.
Almost Immediately after receiving
the Austrian governments note from
the minister from Sweden. Mr.. Eken-
gren, Secretary Lansing tonight issued
this fOmal statement:
Il am authorized by thep resident
to state that the following will be the
reply OF this government to the Aus
tro- Hungarian note proposing an un-
official conference Of belligerents:
THE government of the United
States feels that there is only one re-
DIV which it can make to the sugges-
ton of the imperial Austro-Hungarlan
government. 1t has repeatedly and
with entire candor stated the terms
which the United States would con-
slider and can and will entertain no
proposal for a conference upon mat
ter concerning which it has made its
DOSlllOl anu pUl pOoC 81 pie|A1i'
Mr.. Lansing's statement was gwen
out within half an hour after he had
received the Austrian proposal. 1t
would have been forthcoming almost
Immediately upon the delivery of the
austrian note had t not been found
necessary in order to avoid the. posi-
bility of grave error to make careful
comparison between the official text
and that which was received in press
dispatches last night from Amsterdam
Thus emphasis was added to the
declination, if any were needed; the
ouickness of the reply, ndcating the
existence Of no shadow Of doubt in
the mind of the administrator as to
what it should be. AS soon as Mr..
I4ansing's reply can be put into form
it will be handed to the Swedish min
lister for transmission to Austria
The Swedish legation notified the
state department early the after
noon that it had received the note and
that it would be presented as soon aS
it could be decoded and Translated
from French This consumed sANeral
hours and it was not until $40 O'CLOCK
that Mr.. Ekengren appeared. He re-
Nmained with the secretary only two
minutes.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
MRS. SLATER
TOURS COUNTY
Accompanied by Mrs. Rucker and
Beyy Of fRretty Girls for the
Fourth Liberty Loan.

Mrs. @. L. Satter, State organizer
for the Woman's Committee of the
Fourth Liberty Loan Drive, is making
a whirlwind tour Of Lexington county
and is meeting with hearty responses
everywhere
Accompanied by Mrs. G. J. Rucker'
county chairman, Misses Ruth ana
Mildred Rucker; Miss Annie Slater
and Miss Ruby Jones and driving Mrs
Fuckers big Cadillac, Mrs. Slater lett
Swansea Tuesday morning. The par
tv travelled more than 100 miles the
first day, and made many addresses
The enthusiastic little women featured
the first days work by stopping in the
cotton fields and addressing famers.
At every point patriotic songs were
sung, including the popular song.
God save our splendid men, and
bring them back home safe again"
Mrs. Slater organized new coun-
Gil of women at Gilbert and from
there the party drove to Lexington
where Mrs. Slater addressed an en-
thusiastic audience in the court
house. From Lexington the party
drove to Chaplin and were greeted Dy
the people of that town and commun-
ity in large numbers.
Mrs. Slater and the members OF
her party were strikingly dressed in
khaki uniforms, which added beauty
and interest to the campaign.
Mrs. Rucker is to be congratulated
upon the splendid effort she is max
ing in behalf Of the Fourth Liberty
Loan among the women of this coun-
ty.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
sasSS ~, Ii> LEARNS OF HUSBAND
- 2 France.
August 14th 13lH.

Mrs *. -. Nt2TN
. Columbia S. c.
My dear Mrs. Mack:
Having the pleasure and prlVliese
of serving the regiment; OF Whion
your husband is a member as NHap
lain and appreciating the natu'al an
Sietv of the folks at home concerning
their loved ones here I am taxing
the liberty to write you at this time 10
assure you that your husoano Is we'll
and is playing the part OF the man
here in the midst of many temptations
He is well thought of by all VINO kno"
him and I believe he is a clean, good
man. If may say it, you are iortun
ate to have husband you can trust as
7 believe you can trust Inn.
You may rest assured that will DO
ANYTHING and everything can for him
and if there is ever anything IN wnlcn
I can serve you in serving him Will
appreciate the opportunity. Just feel
free to write me at any time.
Write to your husband as often as
YOU can and tell everybody you know
who have loved ones over here 10
write to them often. The mail is the
biggest event in our lives here and
letters freSh home have q wonderful
effect on the spirit and conduct of TN
men. We feel like new and different
men when we get bright, cheertul
letter from home.
With kind regards and best wishes,
I am,
Cordially and sincerely,
John McSween, Jr.)
Chaplain 1O5th Ammunition Train
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN.

o. Monday afternoon in the Court
House hove. Mrs.. ]. S. Slater, State
Orsan:zcr for the FOURTH LIBER-
TY DAN. gave very forciful and in
st:uc.ivc talk CT this work. Telling
how we could all help and why we
should help 10 raise the amount ask
ed in this issue. Let every man, Wo-
man, and child invest in Bond. Look
upon it as our chance to fight.
This war calls for man-power and
money power, our boys are going fHs-
ter and faster, Or money must care
for them and supply them with the
necessities to win this war and bring
them home soon, we hope. this is why
the Govt. asks of the people of the T..
S. to raise S6,000,OO0,000.
The Fourth Liberty Loan drive
starts Sept. 2Sth.
A 500. Bond keeps a boy s mon.
Can you think of any investment that
will pay you better? Don't let any
one of us be a Stacker or FAIL
our BOYS now: REMEMBER SEPT
2Sth.
Mrs. Rucker Of Swansea. is County
Chairman and the personnel of this
district is
Miss Essie Efird, Chrmn.
Miss Ruth Efird, vice Chrmn.
Mrs w. f. Humphries EX. Ch.
Mrs A Muller, Publicity Chr.
Theh andsome khaki uniforms worn
by the State Chairman and the State
Organizer. are the gift Of the Jas. L.
Tap2 Co. Cola, S. c.