Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-16
LOCAL AND PERSONAL


Mrs A. w. Howey and two chill
dren went to Glenwood Tuesday ev-
ening where she was called on ac-
count of the serious illness of her son
Fred Fiscus, who is afflicted with
pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Steffensen who
visited relatives in Extra and his
father r.. Steffensen and sister,
Mrs. Fred Clemmensen and family,
have returned to their home in At
water, MINI.
Decoration Day flowers at john
son & Gore. Order them early so
you will not be disappointed. The
flowers are going to be scarce this
year and it is necessary to make all
arrangements ahead of time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Schrader were
called upon Monday night to suffer
the loss of their two infant boys,
twins. that were born to them Mon
day morning. This is indeed sad,
and they have the sympathy of the
entire community.
HRS. E. NJ. Johnson left last ev-
ching for Red Oak to enjoy a visit
with her son, Glen Johnson and fam
lily. She went especially at this time
to visit Mrs. Johnson and child, who
expect son to depart for an extended
visit in California
Miller Kyndersen departed for
Standard, Alberta, Canada, Tuesday
afternoon to look at the country and
may decide to purchase land in the
10 fll al Nifasr
accompanied him as far as st. Paul.
returning to Audubon today.
Miss Edna Westcock, who has been
teaching Leroy school No. s, and
Mrs. Lola Simmons, who has been
teacher at Cameron township No.
6, finished their school terms this
week and departed for their homes
at Emporia, Kansas, last evening.
c. H. Priestley went to Extra this
morning where he was Joined by
l.. Hansen, then together they went
to Taylor county to look after some
land Mr.. Priestley will stop at Lewis
enroute home to visit his daughter,
Mrs. Frank Harmon and husband.
There will be a meeting of the
Red Cross solicitors of the City of
the X. p. hall All who can are
urged to be present as the meeting
is one of Importance. The meeting
has been called by Chairman John
Hsrning.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Slayton and
Mr.. and Mrs. Iona Slayton were in
the city Sunday, guests at the home
of their father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. s. Slayton and with their
brother, George This is the first
visit they have made at the parental
| home for some time and it certainly
was an enjoyable one for all con-
cerned.
Miss Mary Foley left yesterday af-
ternoon for Davenport, her home, to
attend the marriage of her brother,
Lieut.. w. f. Foley, who is to be
married this week to young lady
from Wisconsin. Lieut.. Foley, who
has been stationed at Fort Ogle.
thorpe, Ca, is home on furlough,
and expects in short time to be
sent across the water to get the scalp
of the kaiser, if not already taken.
On Tuesday morning of this week
Mrs. Conrad Burkhardt had the mis-
| fortune to injure herself quite badly
at her home in the south part of
town. Mrs. Burkhardt was going to
the cellar and when she reached the
second top step. tripped. causing her
to fall the entire distance to the
| bottom. She received several bad
bruises about her face and head. A
bad cut acros her nose and another
at the back of her head gave her a
great deal of pain. A physician was
summoned who administered to her
wants. She is getting along very
nicely at present.