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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-06-24

rails, some Of timber topped by iron
strips, were put on the roadbeds.
With the increase Of traffic and
heavier trains the fimsy cross ties
and light weight rails were replaced
from time to time until now on all
standard railroads there are 90
pound rails and heavy cross ties
ballasted by crushed stone."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-06-24
People tell us
Ovr store is different

Of course it's different.
Because it's service grocery. It's not just store
where groceries are sold.
It's place where everything is done to make buy
ing groceries real pleasure.
A big stock of good things to eat Courteous, ntel-
gent clerks who understand their business thorough
ly. Prompt deliveries.
telephone that is always open to you.
place where you have charge account if
you desire
store that sells quality goods which it can recon-
mend without the slightest fear hesitation. To il
lustrae what mean, just consider the question of
baking powder. It's only small part Of our entire
business but consider it most important feature.
Because baking powder plays such vital part in the
preparation of food in your home. If it isn't good it
ruin great amount Of good material Therefore
the baking powder recommend must be goOd-so
good that we won't have the slightest chance of dis ;
pleasing customer
Ryzon is such baking powder. It's pure, it's al
ways uniform, always efficient and it will do anything
any other baking powder will do. It's priced fairly
and honestly, too, 40 cents per pound tin.
W.D. BARKSDALE
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-06-24

resistance against the allies lef
wing before Minden.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
LOST NAN HAS RETURNED

Z Joe Sedlacek, who rented the
George Christensen quarter eight
miles southeast of Extra last spring
and disappeared, leaving his horses
and farm machinery was found at
Omaha last week by Sheriff Wilson.
Sedlacek moved his outfit onto
the farm late In February and de-
posted considerable .money in the
bank at Anita. He got to worry
ing about being unable to purchase
feed and got "cold feet" as he said.
On February 2Sth he left the farm
without notifying anybody. The
sheriff's Office was Notified and for
weeks a search for the missing map
was made. The trail was given up
until recentl,, when it was learned
that Joe had returned to Omaha.
He left Extra going to Dallas. Tex
as, where he remained until six
Kansas City. From there he came
to Omaha. Joe went to Anita
yesterday and made arrangements
to square. everything up. Satur-
da.- he VOL sell his machinery at
Anita and will then come to Audu-
bon to settle costs. He says he Is
better off than he thought he was
for he had balance of $3.50 in the
Anita bank. After paying all the
costs he will have team of horses
and some money besides, which he
says he will take to Omaha. The
neighbors have taken care of his
horses all the time he was away,
but the farm was rented TO another
party, so the land has not been idle
this year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
LAST OF our BOYS
RETURN HOME
MEMBERS OF THE FIRST DIVIS-
ION COME BACK FROM AR
MY SERVICE IN FRANCE

The members of the First Divis-
ion OF the U. S. army are returning
to their homes after many long
months of overseas service. In
this division were a number of Au-
dubon COUNT men. Some of them
returned yesterday while several
more returned this morning.
Ray Wolfe son of j. III. Wolfe, a
member of the 18th Infantry, re-
turned home this morning. He left
here JUL 23, 1918 and sailed for
France September rs, returning ITO
New York September 4th, 1919. He
received his discharge at Camp
Dodge yesterday. In conversation
with him this morning he said he
was mighty glad to get back to Au-
dubon once more.
Ben Twist came in over the
Northwestern this morning. He
left here September 4, 1917 and
went overseas in June, 1918. He
landed in New York and from there
was sent to Camp Dodge where he
received his honorable discharge. He
Informed US that Albin and Alvin
Johnson We're discharged the same
day he was. Their father, Aug.
Johnson was in Des Moines to
meet them and brought them home
by car. ~
Ira Potter also of this city was
in the Sandstone Division and re-
turned home about the same time as
the others in the First.
Practically all of the young men
who went into the service from
this county have now returned home
and received their discharge. Ev-
erybody in Audubon county unites
in extendig them hearty welcome
home
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
NO UNUSUAL "FLU"
SYMPTOMS PRESENT

No unusual symptoms of influenza
in Iowa at the presnt time have
been reported to DR.. b. G. Birge,
state epidemioiogist who has his
offices at the University of Iowa in
Iowa City.
Although the possibilities for a re-
curence of the disease are recog-
nized, DIR. Birge feels that there is
no cause for alarm among the people
of the state He urges upon every
individual the value of personal care
in the PREVENTION of the epidemic.
Since the flu generally starts
with bad cold says DR. Birge, "all
colds should he treated with suspi-
cion. People with colds should take
unusual precautions against spread
ing the cold germs by coughing or
sneezing. Proper use of the hand
kerchief is an effective barrier to the
spread of germs that are carried in
the fine sprayefrom the throat. Peo-
pie with colds should not mingle in
crowds, for close contact makes for
easied contagion. Every bad cold
is contagious, and since cold may
be the earlier stages of influenza pre-
cautions should be taken not to ex-
pose the community
DR.. Birge has only one bit OF add
wise for those who may be caught
with the disease. Get into bed at
once and stay there about the
best preventive is out-of-door living
and sleeping" he says "for fresh air
builds UP the powers of resistance
inherent in the human body"
On the probabilities of another ep-
idemi0 of the F"fiu" this year DR..
Birge quotes w. III. Frost, surgeon
of the United States Public Health
Service. occurrences are charac-
teristic OF influenza epidemics." says
DIR. Frost, "and the history of the
last epidemic and previous ones
would seem to point to the con-
clusion that this one has not yet
run its full course. On the other
hand, this epidemic has already
shown three more or less distinct
phases and has been more severe, at
least in mortality, than the three
year epidemic of 18S9-92, facts
which may justify the hope, though
not the conclusion that 1t has run
its course already. II seems prob
able, however, that we may expect
at least local occurrences In the near
future, with an increase over the
normal mortalitv rate from pneu-
monia for perhaps several years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
FARM BUILDINGS PLANNED

During the first three days of this
week fifteen farmers in the county
were given assistance with their
farm buildings by.J. S. Glass of the
agricultural engineering department
of Ames. Special arrangements
have been made BY the COUNT agent
to secure expert assistance from
Ames for farmers planning new
buildings, rearranging or remoleding
old ones, installing ventilation sys-
TENS. septic tanks poultry houses,
etc.
At the call of the farmer the
county agent arranged to take Mr..
Glass to the farm where building lay
outs and farm buildings adapted to
the ground were worked out. Four
hog houses, barns poultry
houses, corn cribs and granaries,
one sheep shed. 1 farm house, two
implement sheds, two farm layeuts
and two ventilation problems we're
planned with Mr.. Glass assistance,
This is an excellent type of service
at this time for farmers are plan
ming improvements in their build
ings. Building for the greatest eff
ficienc,, and at the cheapest cost are
two principal points TO be consider
ed at this time. Farmers con-
templating am new farm buildings
should arrange for them as soon as
possible. There is an impression
that building will cost less within a
year. However, this is erroneous
for there is every indication that
building materials and costs will con-
tinue higher for some time to come
Now Is the time to build.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
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i: LOCAL AND PERSONAL /.

.
Ever Sharp lead pencils 800
and up at j. F. Bakers.
Have number of good barrels
for sale. J, F. Baker, the jeweler.
Miss Anna Petersen went to At
lantic this morning to spend the
day with friends.
Don't miss the ring sale Saturday,
September 27th. az Bakers jewelry
store.
Conklin. Waterman, Parker and
Houston fountain pens, self filters
at j. F. Bakers, the jeweler.
Mrs. Samuel Sincoe and little
son. who have been visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Dawson. returned to her
home in Des Moines this morning.
J. Kuhn, who visited relatives at
Pittsburg, Pa, after attending the
G. A. r. encampment at Columbus
Ohio, arrived in the citv this morn
ing for longer visit with his
daughter. Mrs. George Viewer and
family. He will later return 20
his home in California for the winter
Miss Helen Buck departed this
morning for Minneapolis, Mimi,
where she will attend the University
of Minnesota. Her sister Eloise is
attending college at Denver This
leaves Mildred the only daughter
az home and she accompanied Helen
to see that she was comfortably To-
Gated for her school work.
On account of the bad weather on
last Saturday. we have had numer-
Gus requests to continue our ring
sale. Many who expected to be in
Saturday night could not so we
have concluded to continue the ring
sale next Saturday. We will have
80 rings, values up to s12. Your
choice that day for $1.9S. J. F.
Baker, the jeweler.
Merrill Northup son of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. A. Northup, who received
HIS honorable discharge from the
". S. Navy, returned home the
fore part of the week. He is look
ing fine and says he Is mighty glad
to be back home. Don't know
though that he Is an. gladden. than
his parents for they have been look
ing forward long time TO his re-
turn. and now that he is actually
back home there certainly is joy at
Harry's house.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
sELLs RAKERY BUSINESS

Jens Jensen, who came from Om-
aha a little over a year ago and
purchased the bakery from Turner
Bros, has sold the business to Har-
ry Conklin The deal was made
Saturdav and Mr.. Conklin took
possession immediately. James
Carper who has been doing the
cooking in the Conklin Cafe will do
the baking Mr.. Conklin has been
conducting a cafe for several years
aad will quit the business October
first, when the building he is now
occupying will be leased to other
parties.
We wish Mr.. Conklin all kinds of
success in his new venture and know
from his past business experience
tina. he will make a go Of 1t. He
contemplates number of import
ant Improvements which will be
made as soon as possible.
Mr.. Jensen has worked up a
splendid business and would not
have disposed OF it had the help
problem not been so difficult. The
strenuous work was undermining
his health and he felt 1t was his
dutv to get out. He has not fully
decided what he will do but ma go
south for the winter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
BRAYToN

r. = 4
Carries Petersen and family OF
Garland. Wyoming and ]. NJ. Peter
sen of Stuart, Iowa were guests last
week at the M. N. Nelson home. The
Petersens lived west OF Brayton at
one time leaving here eighteen years
ago.
Chris Nelson and Miss Anna Lean
der. daughter of George Leander
and wife, went to Omaha last week
where they were married. The
will live on the Peter Beck farm
north Of town.
Mrs. Carrie Nielsen and daughter
who live near Atlantic were visiting
the last of the week with her moth
err, Mrs. Peter Sorensen and sister.
Mrs. George Christensen.
Frank Carter has put seats in his
fathers big truck and is now driv-
ing to high school at Extra, taking
those who attend from Brayon, num-
bering eighteen
The old horse barn on the ]. T.
Jenkins farm, built many years ago.
is being torn down to make room
for a new barn to be built on che
site.
Mrs. Ray Leonard and children Of
Avoca are visiting her mothers, Mrs.
Cora Freeman. She also visited
her husbands people at Audubon
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Mikklesen re-
turned last week from a visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Gearhart at Nicola.
Chris Christensen returned the
last of the week from near Corning.
where he and his brothers recently
purchased a farm.
The Danish Ladies' Bazaar which
was to hove been held last Saturday
has been postponed until next Satur-
day. 4
F. Lambert and wife of Council
Bluffs visited last week at the home
of their son Charles south of town.
Miss Tina Hansen of Extra spent
last week with her sister Mabel at
the Bison home. n
Roscoe Koob left Monday for
Ames where he will attend school.
Isaac Smith was laid up last week
with badly sprained knee.
Miss Mar Freeman returned on
Monday from Adair.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
MRS. WAITS ACCEPTS POSITION

Mrs. Mary T. Watts went to Des
Moines Saturday where she attended
the Mississippi Valley Conference on
tuberculosis which was in session
from Monday until yesterday. She
went to receive instructions regard
ing the work she is going to take
up about October 1st when she goes
to Cheyenne. Wyo. as Extension
Secretary of Public Health for the
state of Wyoming. Mrs. Watts is
especially well fitted for this kind of
work for her heart is in the work.
For many years past she has been
identified with all movements that
had for It's purpose the betterment of
public health. The best wishes of
her many friends here and elsewhere
will follow her to her new home
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
NEW METHODIST PREACHER
FOR AUDUBON CHARGE

The pes Moines conference of the
Methodist church which was held IN
Des MoiDes last week, came ~ a
close Monday when the list of
charges for the pastors was made
public. Audubon gets change in
the person of d. ]. Shenton, who
has been stationed at Shelby. Rev
@, w. Proctor who has been here
two years has been transferred to
Murray. Quite number OF changes
were made, in the various districts
of the conference However in the
Atlantic district few changes we're
made. Rev. Tallev of Atlatnic re-
mains as district superintendent
Pastors who are known here and
their charges for the ensuing year
are as follows:
Winterset-Jackson Giddens.
Adel--J. III. Freedline.
Audubon-D. ]. Shenton.
Dedham-W. S. Smith.
Gray-C. r. Cook.
Guthrie Center-D B. S. Prather.
Manning-W II. Meredith.
Carroll-R. B. Sheppard.
Coon Rapids-H. G. Hicks.
Nevada--R. M. Shipman.
Murray-C. W. Proctor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
+NEWLY-WEDS ON
HONEYMOON TRIP
FORMER PROMINENT AUDUBON
PHYSICIAN MARRIED LAST
WEEK In THE SOUTH

DR.. ID. F. Matthias, former physi-
clan of this city, was married last
Friday to Miss Maude Julian, at her
home in Biloxi Miss. The ceremony
was performed in the presence of
only the immediate relatives of the
contracting parties. Following the
ceremony the happv couple left for
an extended eastern trip, coming by
way of Audubon for visit at the
home of the doctors sister, Mrs. N.
S. Hansen and family. The ar
rived in Audubon yesterday and will
remain until Saturday when they
leave for Chicago. They aim to
reach Akron. Ohio, October first.
where they will make their perma-
nent home.
DIR. Matthias was born near Audi
bon and lived here until the family
moved to Biloxi. Three years ago he
returned To Audubon and engaged in
the practice OF medicine, leaving
about a year later when he entered.
the service when the war broke out.
He served in the medical corps more
than two years. and on being dis
charged came to this city to re-enter
his profession.
However. the doctor felt that he
preferred to enter field that offer
ed better opportunities so left early
in August for Akron Ohio, forming
a partnership with prominent ply
stefan of that city.
The bride Is the daughter of a
prominent manufacturer Of Biloxi,
and is one OF che popular young
ladies of that southern city. She
has had college training and is en-
dowed with many accomplishments
all OF which fit her admirably as
life companion for the man of her
choice: The many friends of DR..
Matthias join the Republican in ex-
tending congratulations and best
wishes for happv and prosperous
future.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
WOMAN'S CLUB ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR

The first meeting of the new year
for the Woman's Club was held at
the w. o. W., hall yesterday after
noon. The club now has member
ship of 80 and a goodlv number of
the members were present.
1t was the time for the election of
officers and the old ones having given
such splendid service were unani-
mously reelected as follows:
President Mrs. John Wagner
Vice President Mrs. H. A. Northup
Treasurer Mrs. Mary Mcmahon
Rec. Sec. Mrs. F. A. Buthweg
Cor Sec. ...........-..-... Mrs. Rem Phelps
The committee who reported the
meeting said that all the officers
we're reluctant about accepting the
positions but Mrs Mcmahon. The
members said she did not want to re-
linquish che office as treasurer be-
cause she had built two new houses
since she had held that office and
Mrs. Mcmahon said she didn't want
to give it up for another year for
she still had a vacant residence lot.
The ladies were verv good. natured
about the matter and insisted that IL
the others were compelled to keep
their OFFICES Tor another year, MIS-.
Mcmahon should also have the honor
of filling her office and continue to
do in the future as she had in the
past.
A report of the financial condition
of the club revealed that there was
a nice surplus in the treasury so SIS
was given to the Salvation Army
Home Service Fund, drive for
which was in progress yesterday and
$5 was given to the Catholic ladies
who are raising fund to apply on
the new church. The committee in
charge OF the Salvation Army drive
certainly appreciate the kind consid-
GRAFTON the club has given this
WORTH cause.
After finishing up the business, a
social hour was enjoyed and refresh
ments of coffee and cake We're erv-
cd "h
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
WE'RE MARRIED. AT CARROLL

Myron o. Davis and Miss May
Nelson were married at Carroll by
Rev. Lester pastor of the Presby-
terrain church last Wednesday after
noon. The witnesses to the cere-
mon, were Dale Anderson and Miss
Emma Baust. The young people
gave their friends tho slip and after
the wedding spent several days in
Omaha visiting friends. They re-
turned home Monday afternoon, go
ing directl,, TO their home on the
farm seven and a half miles north
of Audubon. Tuesday evening a
number of their friends went to their
home to extend them a right royal
welcome. Another company OF
friends will give them reception on
Friday evening.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. p. G. Nelson, and is one of
che splendid young women of the
community, a graduate of the A. H..
s., and above all young lady OF
most pleasing personality. The
groom is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
owen Davis of this city. He is an
Industrious young farmer who has
made a good start in life. He farm
ed the piace where ne mas no" IAN
en- his bride before he entered the
army A few months ago he receiv-
ed his discharge and went back to
farming.
The contracting parties have a
host of friends who will unite in
wishing them an abundance of hap
piness throughout their married life.
-
Mrs. A. Hansen, residing north
west of town, left this morning for
Anita 10 visit over Suday at the
home OF his brother.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
SALVATION ARMY
DRIVE A SUCCESS
PEOPLE IN ALL PARTS OF AU-
DUBON COUNTY EAGER TO
CONTRIBUTES TO FUND

The solicitors in all parts of Au-
dubon county yesterday reported
that the people generallv were Gag
er to contribute to the Salvation Ar
| my Home Service campaign, drive
for which was in progress yesterday.
At this writing 1t is too early to
quote anv figures but sufficient
number of solicitors from each
township have reported to hazard
the assertion that Audubon county
will more than make her quota Of
$4,000.
One solicitor said his greatest diff
ficultv was in getting people to give
small sums. The first man he So
licited pulled out So bill and said,
Here will this be all right, can
double it II you say So" Another
solicitor found a returned soldier
who at once fished in his pocket for
$40 bill. When told the amount
was more than necessarv To meet
darn, they treated US right over
there and now I propose to treat
them right over here"
All dav yesterday solicitors re-
ported to this Office that it was the
easiest drive thev had participated
In. Practically all of the soliiitors
went over their territory but some
had to finish up this morning. The
quota for Leroy township is $500
and from all reports the amount will
be greatly oversubseribed.
Late last evening Mrs. John
Wagner, president of the Woman's
Club. called at this office and left a
check for IS as a contribution from
the Club who held their meeting in
the afternoon. AS chairman OF the
drive, the editor of this paper thanks
the club most heartilv for their gem
erous donation.
A full report will be made to E. F.
Bilharz in a few days and when the
figures are at hand the report will
be published so the people may
know to an exact penny the amount
contributed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-09-25
80 .
= LOCAL AND PERSONAL .


II you have good excuse for
: living don't hesitate to mention It..
fer nobody else is likely to until you
do.
When mother is in hurry to go
somewhere the. children can always
be relied upon to get all dirt just
as she is ready to start.
Ora Fancher and family left the
fore part Of the week for a visit
with relatives in and near North
English and White Pidgeon.
NJ. F. Kerwin and family of
Carroll were in the city Saturday
visiting old time friends and with
their son John Kerwin and family.
See Douglas Fairbanks in 1.-THE
Knicekerbocker Buckaroo," at the
Crescent Theatre tomorrow night. It
is scream" from start to finish.
Guy McFadden, who is working
for the Northwestern at Ogden, was
home a few hours Sunday. Guy
likes his work and says he is going
TO sta, with it until he is full fiedg-
ed operator.
Mrs. L. M. Gray and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. EVA eastman OF Woon-
socket, S. d., arrived in the city the
latter part Of the week for visit
at the home of the formers sister,
Mrs. John Reuschling and family.
Mrs. Ed Johnson returned Friday
from Woodstalk. ILL.,, where she ac-
s companied her son Edwin who will
attend the Todd Seminary the COM
ing year. This is military school of
high standing and no doubt Edwin
will greatly enjoy the training at
this school of Tearing.
Hans Jorgensen, who lives here in
this CITY paid this office a pleasant
call this morning He said 81 have
been wanting to take your paper for
a long time and now want you to
send 1t to me for year. like the
kind Of news YOU give" Mr.. Jor-
gensen is onlv one of the dozens who
have enrolled their names on oursub-
scripition list. II there are others
who feel they are missing half of
their life by not taking the old reli-
able Republican, now is good time
to start.