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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
BRAYTON MAN dies
VERY SUDDENLY
Came to Audubon County at an Early
Date With Parents and Remain
ed on Old Home Place I'm
til His Death

Henry Smith Burton was born
near Walton in the county of Del
aware, state of New York, 1853,
and there spent his boyhood days
About the year 1860 his father
left for the west. finally arriving in
Guthrie county, where he purchased
a small farm near Bear Grove. Times
were strenuous in those days and
the serious problems of life were
stamped upon the boys minds at a
very early age. He and his mother,
on little rocky farm in old New
York not only kept the little family
together, but rendered encourage
ment and material assistance to the
father far away. At the age of IL
with his mother and sisters he Join
ed the father in Guthrie county.
The family resided in that county
for five years, then moved to a
large farm near Extra, which the
father purchased in 1868. II was
then he exhibited those noble quail
tiles of mind that ever predominant
ed his life, for he worked hand in
hand with his father until the old
homestead was theirs.a a.
After the son had gFown up the
son left for the westa where he be-
came manager of one Of the largest
ranches in Colorado. He remained
there for about seven years. About
the year 1895 he returned to the old
farm to care for the aged mother
and father, and remained with them
until God called them home.
Sentiment grew deep in the heart
of Henry Smith Burton, and after
the death of his father and mother
he purchaed the old homestead so
that home ties would not be broken.
that his mothers flower gardens
might continue to bloom as of yore
and above all that his nephews and
nieces would always have place
they could call their home. His
other great thought in life was the
love he held for the Odd Fellow
lodge, and that Greater Lodge be-
yond this Vale of Tears.
He had been suffering from heart
trouble and a complication of dis
eases for the past two years. He
was advised by his physicians that
a change of climate would be ben
eficial With this in view he came
to Guthrie Center to visit his sister,
Mrs. John Hunter and family, be-
fore departing for the west. Fate
willed otherwise. for his health
failed rapidly. Tenderest ministra-
tions of physicians, relatives and
neighbors could do naught but ease
his final moments. and death claim
ed him April 3, 1918.
At 1880 Friday morning SER
vices were held at the John Hunter
home, conducted by the Rev. ID. b.
S. Prather of Guthrie Center, who
preached a sermon that was very
impressive. Mr.. Prather spoke
words of comfort to the Borrowing
relatives and friends. Beautiful
music was furnished by quartette
Mrs. DR.. Ford, Mrs. Earl Rhodes
A. ID. Sayre and Robert Masters
Lovely flowers covered his bier
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
Name

Other tests have been made but
the above men have signified their
willingness to permit men needing
seed to select it from the cribs. The
tests reported above indicate that
there is good seed in the cribs and
that one will have to be careful in
picking il over.
1t means work, but it is going to
take a lot of hard labor and wear
isome hours. Let every man who
has seed corn in cribs dig it out.
Your neighbor will have to test ii
before he plants. Good selected seed
corn will help solve the seed short
age problem. Don't you believe 1t
is up to every man in this county
to do every bit he can to help Uncle
Sam get a good corn crop this year?
VOL. then. why not do what you
can?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
RED CROSS SOCIETY
MAKES ANOTHER SHIPMENT

The Kimballton and Audubon
branches of the Red Cross Society
shipped the following articles to
Des Moines April 4th, to be shipped
wherever needed. This shipment was
made from the Red Cross supply
room in Audubon.
Kimballton sent so cotton pads S
x12, 1850 gauze congresses and 215
triangular badges. Audubon sent
1000 gauze congresses. SO pneumon-
ia jackets and 1000 shot bags SKA.
The Red Cross Society of Audi
bon county. Mrs. e. F. Johnson
chairman of the shipping commit
tee, is doing valiant work for the
relief of our soldiers wherever they
may be and deserve the support
and help of all the women of Au-
dubon and vicinity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
HAD AN ENJOYABLE
MEETING YESTERDAY

A large number of the members
of the Womans Club met at the
Watts hall yesterday afternoon for
their regular April program the
committee of which Mrs. Rem Phelps
was the chairman. 1t was thought
best to dispense with the salad dem
stration. so the full time was given
over to Miss Stearns, who talked
on the subject. "The Progress of the
World After the War" She brot
out some excellent points and her
address was fully appreciated. Miss
Stearns encouraged the women to
continue their hospital supply work
and all other patriotic work
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
SELLS BUSINESS At ARION

Jesse Matheny, who conducted a
barber shop in the basement under
the Soar harness shop for several
years. but who later sold to VIM.
Bailey and moved TO Arion. Iowa,
writes us that he has sold his bus
mess there and is now located AT
Duncombe. Iowa. His many friends
here will hope that he has made a
good move. and that he will continue
to prosper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
OEE EOR CANADA

Hans Martensen and daughter,
Albert Jorgensen and Martin Fred
ricksep OF Kimballton and Andrew
Karstensen of Audubon. departed on
Tuesday evening for the Danish coll
ony in tCanada. Two sons of Mr..
Karstensen left few days previous
with their immigrant car Hans
Hansen. local agent for the Canadian
Pacific Railway Co., was unable to
leave at this time on account Of
sickness in the family. but expects
to be able to accompany large
number next Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
SEED CORN FOR SALE

Forty or more tests of samples OF
crib corn from which seed might be
picked show that in most cribs
there is good corn that might be
used for seed. Some samples indi-
cate that the cribs will have to be
worked over carefully.
The following men have for sale
crib and seed corn that has been
tested by the County Agent:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
MI. ZION WAREWELL

As conference has seen fit to
move me TO another charge, | will
hold my farewell service next Sun
day morning. The new pastor. Rev.
w. A. Scholer, will be here for the
following Sabbath.
To my many Audubon county
friends, farewell l have enjoyed
my stay of four years in your live,
wide-awake county, and pray God s
richest blessings upon you.
c. l.. FULLER
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
fiends and rel.
mementos of H.

mementos of L. fiends and rel
atives.
He is survived by three sisters.
Mrs. John Hunter. Guthie Center;
Mrs. John o. Cotton. Burlington,
Iowa; Mrs. Chas. Neff, Liberal,
Kansas; one brother, Chas. Burton
of Portland. Oregon.
At the close of the services the
remains were taken to the Oakfield
cemetery where he was laid beside
his parents. At the cemetery the
remains were taken in charge by
the Odd Fellows, who conducted
services with their beautiful burial
ritual.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
WANTED

A first class mechanic. Must be
able to deliver the goods and know
how to handle tools. Good wages to
the right party. Call at the Peter
Jensen garage, South Park. 14-2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING

A special meeting of the Eastern
Star will be held at the Masonic
hall on Wednesday evening, April
18th. for degree work. A good at
tendance is desired. Mrs. Carrie
Wilson. w. nj.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
.SS1S,450

This includes practically every
thing in the county with the excep-
tion of the non-residents and when
that amount has been received it 10
conservatively estimated that the
total will reach $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
SETTING EGGS FOR SALE

Buff Orpington eggs for sale, 50
a hundred or s1.25 for set of 10
Lars Sorensen. phone 52AS1. Ham
lin, Ia. Is II.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22
FOREIGN.

Won Hertling, the German chancel-
lor, announces that he is fully in favor
of equal suffrage.
Field Marshal Haig's wife has risen
to the occasion and presented her hus-
band with new son.
Sir Auckland Geddes, disliking the
disposition of the German army, says
he fears an invasion of England.
GRIM
Pershing sends words to friends in
Chicago that he can whip the Hun on
the line if we can stop him in the
United States.
All England is agitated over the
question of brewing or not brewing.
All sides admit the need of the grain
for food
A recent arrival from neutral ma
ton declares that the German raider
Wolf spared two American transports
in mid-Atlantic.
New political propaganda looking
to a German peace is being agitated
in the central powers, according to
DdulSu dQfACSS.
1t is said Capt. Niemeyer, once
an American citizen, is in charge of a
German prison camp and his savagery
is frightful.
All of Canada except two provinces
quebec and Ontario-will be bone
dry April /. These two go on the list
on Dec. 81.
The president of Finland, held cap
tive by the Russian revolutionists. has
escaped and fled to Berlin.
China has decided to put an army
of men into Siberia to help the allies
stem the German flood.
Recent elections in Argentina indi.
cate that country is almost ready TO
take up arms against the central
powers.
The reichstag refuses to sign a
treaty of peace until the status of the
Russian border states IS absolutely
fixed.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22
HUN TRENCHES HELD
BY u. s. SOLDIERS
LARGE NUMBERS OF THE ENEMY
CROSSED NO MANS LAND AT
RIGHT OF AMERICAN SECTOR.

With the American Army in France
After a terrific artillery preparation
large numbers of the enemy crossed
No Mans Land on the extreme right
of the American sector northwest of
Toul. Apparently the purpose of the
raid was quickly accomplished and
only a comparatively small number
entered our lines. Permission has not
been given to mention the number Of
casualties.
This raid, like most of the others
carried out all the way from the sea
to Switzerland, was designed to gath
er information by taking prisoners.
East of Luneyilie our patrols have
explored part OF the German trench,
which our artillery forced the enemy
to abandon. Patrols proceeded later
ally until they established contact
with the Germans. Our reconnais-
sance and wire patrols found Shippers
posts, listening posts and nests from
which machine guns had been firing
on our lines. The artillery attended
to all these posts. The German posi-
lions have been SO uncomfortable at
several places that they now are try
ing to regain foothold by connecting
shell holes. Our troops have been
subjected to an extraordinarily heavy
artillery fire for the last "a hours.
More than 240 shells, which made era
tiers 20 feet deep and 30 feet in diam
eter, fell in one rection of the line. In
another section batteries have been
shelled heavily. More gas shells have
fallen in both the Toul and Luneville
sectors, but the larger number in the
former.
The American troops in the sector
east OF Luneyille, in conjunction with
the French, are still holding the for
mer enemy trenches northeast of Ba-
denvillers, although the Germans
have made another attempt to drive
them out with artillery shells, most
of them heavy and some of them of
the 12-inch type, have pounded the
position internationally, but the Amer
leans and their allies have held on.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22
PERSONAL.

Henry e. Emery, an American finan-
cier in Russia, has been captured and
Is held prisoner by the Germans.
Lester P. Barlow an inventor, of
Philadelphia, claims an aerial bomb
that will wreck Berlin inside of 80
Nine. Melba, the opera singer, has
been decorated by King George for
her devotion to the ideals of liberty.
Scott Ferris of Oklahoma was elect
ed chairman of the Democratic con-
gressional committee.
John Dillon has succeeded John
Redmond as chairman of the Irish
Nationalist party.
Miss Cora Guenther is in full charge
of the food administration in Detroit
and on her decisions hangs the well
fare of million people.
Capt. Archie Roosevelt has been
decorated with the croix de guerre
for gallantry on the field.
Capt. William Redmond, son of the
famous Irish leader, John Redmond,
is candidate for his fathers seat in
the house of parliament.
Gov. McGovern of Wisconsin has
Withdrawn as a candidate for the
senate, and leaves the field open to
Lenroot and Thompson.
Jack Pickford of the movies has en-
listed and is on his way to New York
to begin training.
Rev. Merle St. c. Wright, prominent
Unitarian pastor of New York, says
that German philosophy would have
destroyed Noahs ark.
Miss lisa Maud Hilsen of Hamilton,
Ont, has been appointed song leader,
whose duty it will be to supply music
for hospitals.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22
The Mississippi legislature has re-
jected the suffrage amendment to the
federal constitution.
WAR BREvFTfEs.

American have capt. ed their first
German trench and Occupied it in full
daylight in spite of counter attacks
by the enemy.
A modification of the order forbid
ding the addresses of injured soldiers
will permit the publication twice-a-
month of the full list with all the de-
tails.
Total deaths in the war to date are
34S, 100 more than were lost in the
Spanish war
One company of marines now in
France has taken out insurance to
the amount of $685. 900.
The United States and England are
agreed to seize all Hollands ships in
port at either of these countries, fail
ing in a plan to purchase.
Roumania has signed provisional
peace treaty with Germany, according
to England's minister of foreign af-
fairs, Arthur w. Balfour.
The Germans claim to have a new
weapon for use in the next drive, and
that it will ad dto the nations unpopu-
larity.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22
GENERAL.

All the school children in Chicago
are emitted in hunt for a dog be-
longing to IN actress. She has offered
a reward of $50.
The four sentries sentenced to
death for sleeping while on duty are
to be pardoned and put back to work.
Arthur Low and Mollie Osborn were
married in the middle of cornfield
near Pana, Ill.
Fuel shortage in Mexico has caused
Carranza to take steps to take control
of all the fuel in the cactus republic.
In the near future it is expected the
federal government will take over all
the big express companies
Germans are reported to have land
ed 10000 infantry and artillery TO
take possession of Finland.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22
WESTERN FRONT In
CONTROL OF ALLIES
AMERICANS, BRITISH, FRENCH
AND BELGIAN ARE HOLD
ING THEIR OWN.

New York.-As the allied world has,
day after day, read the official reports
from the allied and Teuton war Offices,
II is realized that the Americans,
French. British, Belgian and Portu
guese troops are maintaining their
control over the front from the North
sea to Switzerland. Artillery fire at
some points growing in intensity, but
the allies have held their own and
their raiding parties are everywhere
busy in the enemy's trenches. The
long-expected and confidently awaited
German drive has not materialized and
the allies threaten to start an often.
sive at various points.
There is hardly sector on the
Western battle line which is not be-
ing marked by spirited actions. but
Verdun and the Vosges regions are
apparently storm centers where big
events may develop. At Verdun, the
opposing artilleries have been thun
dering for several days and today the
roar of the guns was kept up, espe-
cia1ly on the right bank of the Meuse.
In the Vosges mountains the artil-
lery fighting is reported to be very
heavy, although no infantry actions
have been mentioned in the War Of
flee statements from Berlin or Paris.
One of the most encouraging feat
ures of the war news may be found
in the fact that the Belgian army, re-
organized and ready for battle, has
taken over the important coast sector
in Flanders. This part of the West
ern front has been held by the French
although British troops have appeared
there at various periods. That The
Belgian army, which is said to be ex-
cellent in morale, has freed the Brit
ish and French forces for action else
where proves that the past winter has
been one of constructive work by the
Belgian and allied army stats. The
latest official report said that attacks
by German shock troops have been
repulsed by the Belgians.
Heavy guns are battering the Amer
lean sectors along the front and many
shells of large caliber have fallen
However, the American guns have re-
piled with good effect and the excel
lent weather of the past few days have
given American airmen an opportunity
to photograph the ground back OF the
German trenches. Apparatus install
ed preparatory to another gas raid on
the Americans has been destroyed BY
American artillery fire, while Amer
can ralding parties, following out their
Indian fighting tactics, have kept con-
troll of the territory between the hos
tile lines.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22
POOLING RESERVES
OF ALLIED ARMIES
WILL PERMIT OVERWHELMING
CONCENTRATIONS AT SELECT
ED POINTS OF ATTACK.
70 SMASH ALL WEAK POINTS
If Additional Reserves Are Needed
General Pershine May Expand His
Front On Right Flank, Where He
is Taking Over American Sector.

Washington - The key to the 1918
riddle of the Western battle front is
in the hands of the Supreme War
Council at Versailles.
Decision as to the major offensives
by the allies rests with that body It
controls, also, officials here believe,
a new weapon forged during the win
ter, with which to make effective its
plans of grand strategy. That is be-
lieved to be pooling of the reserves
OF all the allies armies, permitting
overwhelming concentrations at Sc
lected points of attack.
American observers are convinced
that the German high command plans
a defensive campaign and that the
much-advertised drive on Paris or the
channel ports has been abandoned
Fhe initiative, according to this view,
rests with the allies and the Ameri-
can forces.
Decision by the War Council, Of
ficers here believe, as to the field
where these and similar forces from
other armies are to be concentrated,
will show where allied blows at the
German defenses will fall If there
is to be no German drive, as the War
Department predicted, the council
will not be forced to hold its reserves
for defense and can devote this new
agency to attempts to smash weak
points in the German line.
Opinion as to the sectors Offering
the best opportunity for allied as
saults varies widely here. There is
agreement, however, that the Italian
front may become the center of war
this year. Austro-German concentra-
tions, and possible offensive on that
front, also noted by the weekly war
summary, may represent the recogni-
ton of this view by the German high
command
The pooled allied reserves under di-
rection Of the Supreme Council would
make possible a campaign of such ma
ture, designed to keep the German
command perplexed as TO which as
sault would be driven home. In that
position, adequate German forces of
selected troops necessarily would be
held ready to support either line and
they must be held somewhere in Ger
many with transportation available In
either direction.
If the assault were to be made in
Flanders, the French reserves could
take over trenches now held by the
English, except on the sector Of ope
rations. British troops thus released
would be available for attack with
their comrades on that sector. If adj
ditional reserves were needed, Gen
eral Pershing might expand his front
on the right flank, where he is now
gradually taking over the American
sector. The French troops released
then could be shifted to the French
left flank, where it connected with
the British line, and could De readily
employed as part of the attacking
force. Such operations would involve
no intermixing of transport and sup
ply lines.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22
SECRETARY BAKER
HAS CLOSE CALL
GERMAN SHELL BURSTS WITHIN
FIFTY YARDS OF HIS
MOTOR CAR.
He WAS NOT INJURED
Mr.. Baker Continued His Inspection
in the Zone of Advance in a Cold
Rain, Over Heavy Roads and IN
der Uncomfortable Conditions.

With the American Army in France.
Secretary Baker had his baptism of
fire in the front line trenches, and
while he was returning a German
shell burst within less than so yards
of his motor car. He was not injured.
The secretary went into the
trenches in a sector where American
troops face the enemy nearby. For
half an hour he plodded over the
duckboards. The Germans maintain
ed an active fire with heavy pieces
and machine guns. Nevertheless Mr.
Baker made his way to an advanced
sap, entered listening post and talk
ed for several minutes with the SOL
der on duty there.
But the narrowest shave was on his
return to headquarters. The German
shell, of 105 millimeters, roared down
and burst cleanly less than so yards
from the automobile containing the
secretary of war and the escorting Of
ficers The shell hit a roadside dug
out, digging a big crater. Mr.. Baker
wished to stop and ascertain whether
there we're men in the dugout, but the
chauffeur, realizing the danger, open
ed the throttle and made his best
speed until the danger zone was
passed.
Secretary Baker continued his in
spection in the zone of advance in a.
cold rain, over heavy roads and under
generally uncomfortable conditions.
The programme included visits to GER
tain divisional headquarters that had
not previously been inspected and
conferences with various high officials.
In an informal address to the Rain
bow Division" officially known as the
Forty-second Division. the secretary
took occasion to explain to the army.
as well as to the people of America,
the reasons for the military secrecy
which depriyes the soldiers and the
population at home of news of each
other during the present stage of the
preparations.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22
DOMESTIC.

Chain letter writer's furthering the
German cause are being investigated
by the federal government.
The Illinois food administrator has
reduced the price of rye flour 20 cents
a sack
President Wilson is expected to is
sue forceful address soon on condi-
tions in Siberia as relating to Japa-
nese intervention.
In the future that most neglected of
railroaders-the section man-will be
the first TO receive raise in wages,
says McAdoo.
The millers in minneapolis are on
the warpath looking for the profiteers
who are boosting the price of flour
and feed
So successful was the first concrete
ship launched at Portland. Ore, that
plans are being laid for 81 more to
be built Immediately.
Delaware legislature has gone on
record favoring the adoption OF the
feueral dry amendment.
A tram load of relics, accompanied
by WOUNDED French soldiers will tour
the country to arouse interest in the
new Liberty Loan campaign.
Live chicks can be sent by parcel
post il properly prepared for mailing
and the trip is not over ~ hours
6ed Cross workers are to let up in
their campaign for period and give
the new Liberty loan men a chance.
A new draft of $4,000 men has been
called for the various camps on
March 20. Two states-Iowa and Min
nesota-are not going to furnish any.
The senate has authorized the pres
ident TO sell all holdings of German
property wherever found in the Unit
ed states.
The Pulaskian., 1918-03-22

CRIMINAL

A travelling man with common-law
wife is under arrest at Oklahoma City,
charged with violation of the Mann
act.
Mexican bandits near Vera Cruz
wrecked a train and killed and burned
81 soldiers sent to subdue them.
Newton Gibbs of Leaksville, Miss,
is locked up ON the charge of having
five living wives.
J. P. Loesburg, former member of
the New York City school board, has
been detained for being too curious
about list of German-born citizens.
Ed Mcintyre, 25. is accused of the
murder of his 14-year-old cousin,
Frances Smith, and a lynching is
feared at Pittsburg, Kan.
A man suspected of being Jean
Crones, who poisoned the soup at a
banquet in Chicago a year ago, is in
jail at Pittsburgh, Pa, awaiting iden-
LITIGATION.
Eight Socialist agitators were sent
up from Fort Dodge, Ia, by court
martial for failure to obey military
orders.