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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
ARE STILL IN DIES MONIES

+. C. Sampson and Glen Turner.
who went to Des Moines the fore part
of the week to represent Audubon
at the Y. M. C. A. convention are
still in the capitol city. Mr.. Samp-
son and Rev. Hansen were selected
as delegates at meeting held at the
school building last Thursday night,
but owing to the illness of Rev. Han
sen, Mr.. Turner was substituted.
The matter of Y. M. c. A. organ
ization for the smaller cities and
towns in the state is one of the main
features of the convention. Hereto
fore only the large cities have been
able to maintain an organization, but
since the "Y" has been so prominent
during the period of the war, it has
been decided to perfect an organiza-
ton in every county in the state. No
doubt when the Audubon delegates
return they will have some interest
ing reports to make. There is no
reason why Audubon should not have
a Y. M. c. A. The method of financ-
ing such an organization will no
no doubt also be discussed at this
convention which closes it's sessions
tonight.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
COMES UP FOR TRIAL
ON NEXT MONDAY

An interesting case has been on
trial in Justice A. II. Edwards court
the past week 1t was tried to a
jury at the court house Monday and
the jury failing to agree made it nee
essary for re-trial which will be
held Monday before Justice Edwards.
The case is that of Irene Wolfe VS..
Valdemar Jensen and comes from
Cameron township where Mr.. Jensen
is farming the Wolfe place. 1t ap-
pears that Mr.. Jensen rented the
Wolfe farm from Irene's mother for a
period of five years. The mother had
only life interest in the farm and at
her death the farm would become the
property of Irene. The lease has
two years to run but the mother of
Irene is dead and the plaintiff con-
tends that with the death of her
mother the lease is nullified. For
that reason she seeks to have Mr..
Jensen give up possession of the
farm at once and he contends that
lease is still in full force and effect
The jury that disagreed was COM
posed of Robert Kelly. Leo Riggs,
Henry Ruhs. Fred Siemsen. Harry
Gleason and T. w. Staley. The out
come OF next Mondays trial will be
watched with considerable interest as
both sides are well represented Sal
niger and Reynolds of Carroll appear
for Miss Wolfe and ]. A. Graham and
County Attorney Rasmussen for Mr.
Jensen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
OLD SETTLER PASSED AWAY

Mrs. BOtilda Maria Petersen, nee
Albertsen, was born January 21
1888 near Sonevig, Schlesvig, baptis-
ed and confirmed at the same place
in 1856 she was married to Fodder
Kallesen, who died IL years later
survived by his wife and four chill
dren.
In 1875 she was married to Niels
Petersen and left Schlesvig for Am
erica, coming direct to Chicago, ILL.,,
where they lived only six mopths.
In 1882 they settled on farm in
Audubon county, near Kimballton,
where they lived until in 1915. when
they retired to Audubon.
Mrs. Petersen is survived by her
husband and three daughters. Mrs.
Meta Schmidt of Audubon. Mrs. Ma
and Mrs. Andreas Hartvigsen OF
Kimballton, Iowa. and one son, Mr.
Feeder Kallesen of Audubon. She
is also survived by "a grandchildren
and IS greatgrandchildren.
She passed away Friday night be.
tween IL and IL o'clock, March 9TH
at the age of Sc years, month and
IA days. Peace be with her mem
cries.
The funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon from the home at
two o'clock and from the Danish
Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock. AS
the pastor Rev. Hansen. was i'll. the
the funeral was conducted by Rev
Weisman of st. Louis. The body
was laid to rest in Maple Grove GENE
terry. The family and relatives have
the sympathy of their many friends
| in their bereavement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
WILL ORGANIZE COMPANY

A meeting was held at the office
of Arthur Farquhar today for the
purpose Of taking up the matter of
building an artificial ice plant in
Audubon. Mr. Anderson of Omaha
was present and made very inter-
esting talk. The ice situation all
over this part of the country is 60
ing to be serious during the summer
months unless steps are taken to
manufacture ice. Very little ice has
been harvested from the ponds and
rivers this winter and unless a plant
ID built there will likely be incon-
veniences and suffering next summer.
1t is quite likely that four local
men will organize the company. The
building to be used will be the Rem
Phelps garage, located on lower
Washington street. It is proposed
to install ten ton plant, which
would be adequate to meet the de-
mands Of the people of the city and
immediate vicinity
Arthur Farquhar has taken the in
itiative in the matter and had sue
ceeded in interesting enough men to
make the venture a success. The
plant will be installed and ready for
business within the next so days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
SCHOOL ELECTION LIVELY

For the first time in many years
there was a lively interest in the
school election in Audubon which
was held last Monday afternoon.
There was no slate of candidates pre-
pared in advance. The terms of V.
l.. Culver and the vacancy of G. II.
Buck were to be filed, one for a term
of three years, and the other for two
years. On the ballots there were no
names, but each voter was obliged
to write in the names of his own can
didates if he desired to vote.
More than 20 ballots were cast,
the winners being Geo. Viewer and
G. C. Carter. There was wealth
of candidates, all of whom received
the remaining votes. The old mem
bers of the board have been trying to
get out of serving for several years
and this gives them an opportunity
of retiring. The old board render
ed splendid service, but it becomes
burdensome when the same ones are
made to look after the affairs of the
schools There is no salary con-
nected with the position and it is an
imposition to ask any set of men to
devote all of their time to this all i'm
portant work.
The new men are young and vigor-
Gus and will no doubt continue to
give good service on the board. They
are both well qualified to fill the po-
sition and they will use their utmost
endeavOrs to continue to give Audi
bon the very best to be had in educa-
tional lines. They stand for a pro-
gressive program and will see to it
that all departments are kept up to
star dard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
MEDALS FOR LOAN WORKERS

An interesting announcement from
Washington, in connection with the
coming Victory Liberty Loan cam
paign, is that the workers in the Vic
tory drive will be awarded medals
made from captured German cannon.
An official message to this effect
was received from the treasury de-
partment by Ben F.. McCutcheon, pub
licity director of the Liberty Loan or
ganization of the Seventh Federal Re-
serve District, the text of which is as
follows:
"You are at liberty to make full
use of the announcement that the
treasury department will award med
ais made from captured German
cannon to all workers during the Vic
tory Liberty Loan campaign. The
medal is the size of half dollar and
contains on one side reproduction
of the treasury building and on the
reverse side a certification of loan
participation. Space Is left for en-
craving the name of the recipient"
81 heartily approve of this action
of the government in casting up hon
or. medals made from German can
non to award to Victory Liberty
Loan workers." said Charles HI.
Schweppe, director of campaign for
the Seventh Federal Reserve Dis
trict. "It supplies an added incen-
tive to supreme endeavor and surely
will have a good effect that will be
shown in increased sales. The
awarding of these medals made from
cannon captured from the foe,
should result in bringing us a full
complement of workers"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
CAMP DODGE LEADS
IN DISCHARGED MEN

When the next comparative state
ment of discharges at the various
American environments is sent out
from Washington, Camp Dodge will
likely be heading the list. Up to
Sunday there had been 69,687 men
mustered out of the service at Camp
Dodge. The total for last week was
1884 and the record day was last
Thursday when S12 received their
discharge.
Since intensified reduction of the
army began at the various demobol-
izatiOn centers in the country, Camps
Taylor, Grant and Dodge have been
far ahead of all others in total dis
charges.
Recently Camp Dodge has been
steadily gaining on the other two
leaders and at the end of February
lacked only 800 Of overtaking Camp
Taylor and was 1000 behind Camp
Grant.
Camp Dodge officers, who recently
conferred with officials at Washing
ton, are authority for the statement
that fully 100000 men remain to be
discharged here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
IN CHARGE OF NEW DE-
PARTMENT AT ACKERMAN'S

Mrs. G. E. Long, of Manning arriv-
ed in the city the fore part of the
week from the eastern markets and
has accepted position with the Ack-
erman Co., having charge of the MILL
merry department on the second floor.
Mrs. Long conducted a milliery store
in this city three years, but sold out
when she moved to Carroll two years
ago. While in the business here she
made many close friends, all Of whom
will be pleased to learn that she has
decided to return to Audubon. In
addition to her work in the millinery
department, Mrs. Long will have su-
pervision of the ready-to-wear depart
ment, which has been greatly enlarg-
ed.
Mr.. Halvorsen. the manager, In
formed us that the store this year
would have the most complete line of
ladies' ready-to-wear ever shown in
the city. While in the east last
week. a special line was purchased for
the Audubon store, and he says this
should be seen by every lady in Au-
dubon and vicinity and 1t far eclipses
anything that could be bought in Chi
cago. Mr.. Halvorsen says that these
are exclusive styles and that only one
garment of a kind will be sold. thus
insuring the women that there will be
no duplicates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
WEDDING WEDNESDAY

Mr.. Hans M. Mortensen and Miss
Esther Rasmussen were happily mar
ried last evening at o'clock at the
home of the brides parents, COS East
Division street The ceremony was
performed by Rev. VIM. Mack of the
Presbyterian church in the presence
of the immediate relatives and
friends to the number of so. They
were unattended and while taking
their places, Mendellsohn's wedding
march was played by Miss Astrid
Jensen, lifelong friend of the bride.
The bride was becomingly attired in
gown of white Georgette and the
groom wore the conventional blue
serge. Following the marriage cere-
mony and congratulations a most de-
licious wedding dinner was served to
the guests.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. p. A. Rasmussen, was edu-
Gated in the Audubon schools, having
graduated with high honors from the
school here several years ago. She
has been one of Audubon county's
successful school teachers and assist
ed her father for a time in his BUSH
ness. She is a highly respected and
pleasing little lady and her friends,
who are numerous, will wish for her
all the happiness of most contented
married life. The groom is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Mortensen, is
energetic and most popular in the
younger set of the city. Hans has
hello several responsible positions at
different times in the county and was
always found to be honest and trust
worthy in any and all business deal
ings. The happy couple will spend
their honeymoon in preparing and
getting their home on the farm in vi
ola township in readiness, where they
will be at home to their friends after
April first.
The Republican Joins with their
many friends in congratulations at
this opportune time and hopes that
they live to grand old age.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
THE HOME TEAM LOST

The basket ball team of the Audi
bon high school was eliminated in
the first round at the tournament
played at Indinola last week. Au-
dubon was matched with the team
from Clarinda and was defeated by
a score of 81 to "a. Regardless of
the defeat the local team played a
good game and while they were de-
feated they learned great deal
about the game. In the second game
Clarinda was eliminated when the
team from Ellston defeated them by
a score of 81 to IA. The Ellston
team remained until the finals were
played when they were defeated by
Ames by a score of SO to 81. The
team is back home and putting into
practice some of the tactics they
Audubon will compete with the
Anita team on the local floor tomor-
row night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
JULIUS SORENSEN COMMITS
MOST HORRIBLE ACT

Tuesday morning of this week
julius Sorensen, living on farm just
over the Guthrie-Audubon county
line, northwest of North Branch in
Bear Grove township, committed sui
eide in a most horrible manner. He.
arose at the usual time, five O'Clock.
and went to the barn to do his
chores His wife prepared the
breakfast and waited for some time
for her husband to come. When he
did not appear Mrs. Sorensen and
children ate their morning meal. At
ter waiting quite while they be-
came alarmed and made search for
him. Neighbors Joined in the search
and between eight and nine o'clock
the charred body of Mr.. Sorensen
was found in a hollow in the field,
where he had burned to death. Mr..
Sorensen when leaving the house
took along the kerosene can filed
with oil and saturated his clothing
with it then set himself afire. His
act is a most deplorable one and no
cause is known why he should COM
nit suicide. as he was we'll fixed fin
ancially and his family affairs were
of the most congenial nature.
Mr. Sorensen was a likable fell
low, aged about As years and we'll
known in Audubon county, having
worked for Jim Egan and others in
Greeley and Melville townships for
years. He purchased the Bud Ward
farm some years ago upon his re-
turn from Mexico. where he went
broke in a deal He also owned
half interest in another farm recently
purchased in partnership with an
other party. He is survived by his
wife and four children who are
lheartbroken at the sad affair as they
can think of no reason why he should
have taken his life, unless he became
mentally unbalanced. The entire
community sympathizes with the
wife and children
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
FROM PERCIE PRIEsTLEY
Vengerohr, Ger, Feb. IS, 191

NeH6crouI, 0ci., rcD. 10, ASlo.
Dear Folks:-Well, I've moved
again since / wrote you. We were
sent up here to guard the railroads
and like the work better than what
we were doing before. This isn't
"a very large place but is on the main
line so that helps some. don't
know how long this work will last,
but hope that when it is done they
will send us back to the states. Our
battery is scattered all over up here
doing some kind of work. There are IS
of us here. We have two good Y.
M. c. AS here where we can buy all
the sweets we care for, in fact we
are all filled up now. They gave a
show last night and after that gave
us fried cakes and hot chocolate and
il sure was good-the best / got
since leaving home. But am won
dering now how it will be about our
mail. I am afraid it won't be so
prompt.
The weather has warmed up some
and most of the snow has gone, but
it doesn't get very cold here. How
is it back home now? 1t will not be
long now till people back there will
be putting in crops again and it will
be growing fine long before get
there.
There is lady in this house who
used to live in Chicago and would
like to go back but connot for some
time yet until things are settled. l
haven't heard from you for about two
weeks and hope some mail comes in
soon. Have any more of the boys
come home lately? have not run
across any boys up here that I know
those up here are mostly from the
east.
How is everybody back there and
are the kids coming along as usual?
1t is about time for me to go and
eat dinner so l must hurry up with
this or l will be late and I do not
want to do that because they set up
good feeds. Is dad using his car
much now?
We all had to send cards home the
other day. Some of the boys write
but not as often as they should and
their folks want to know about them,
so you will know what that was for.
Not much news to write so must close
for this time, hoping you are all we'll
Write soon. With love,
PERCIE T. PRIESTLEY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
TO SOLICIT FUNDS FOR 4
ENLARGING HOSPITAL

c. Hugh Wirth and six young ladies
came from Carroll this morning and
have been busy in the auditors Of
fee all day listing the names of peo-
pie in the north part Of the county for
the purpose Of soliciting them for
funds to enlarge the hospital at Car
roll. Mr.. Wirth is manager of an ex-
tensive campaign that will soon be
put on and has completed the organi-
cation Of Guthrie, Audubon, Shelby,
Crawford, Sac, Calhoun, Green and
Carroll counties.
has opened 100000 Embarrassing
campaign and this campaign Is to COW
er the counties just organized by Mr.
Wirth.
In the year 1918 over I, 500 patients
were treated at St. Anthony hospital,
and of this number 20 percent came
from the adjoining counties. 1t is for
this reason that the sisters, who OPP
crate this hospital, feel that the cam
paign should embrace these counties,
to give their many friends an oppor-
tunity to give to the worthy cause.
The most prominent men and wom-
en- in this section of Iowa have al
ready endorsed the campaign. The
hospital is greatly in need of new
buildings, and il they are successful
in their campaign the capacity of the
hospital will be greatly enlarged.
A number of people from this city
have been at st. Anthony hospital and
have only words of. praise for the in
stitution and the manner in which 1t
is conducted. A hospital is a valu-
able asset to any community and not
having one in Audubon. it is greatly
to our advantage to have a hospital
with it's splendid facilities located so
near us,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
237 DIED IN HIGHWAY
ACCIDENTS IN 1918

Two hundred and thirty-seven per-
sons were killed in motor accidents
in Iowa during 1918 according to
figures of the Iowa State Highway
commission made public last week.
The injury lists totaled 3,459 per-
sons.
July with 80 deaths was the most
unfortunate month of the year. OF
those killed during the year SO met
death at grade crossings when trains
or interurban street cars crashed in
to automobiles. One hundred and
dents on highways. December with
five deaths was the best month.
More persons lost their lives thru
cars turning turtle than from any
other cause. Eighty-eight lost their
lives in this manner.
Through auto collisions IA were
killed and 35 were killed by being
struck by autos or knocked from BIZ
cycles.
Steam tractor accidents caused
one death as did the collapse of a
bridge which sent an auto into a ra-
vine burying the occupants. Two
lives were lost by frightening OF
horses by automobiles while one 9TH
err was lost when bobsled crashed
into a train.
During the year 3.027 accidents in
which no fatalities occurred were re-
corded. Three thousand. four hun
bred and fifty injuries were sustained
in these accidents. Autos turning
turtle or going over entertainments
caused the greater number of injuries
--1612 being injured in this man
ner. Thirty-four were injured dur
ing the year by horse runaways. Two
hundred ami fifty-eight autos hit
road Instructions injuring 242 per-
sons while 357 were injured by be-
ing struck by autos.
Horse drawn vehicles figured in
254 accidents in which the injuries
totaled PAS. Broken bones and cuts
and bruises were about even in all
injuries during the year
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
AN ENJOYABLE PARTY

A most enjoyable time was had
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. l.. G.
Barger, living north of town, last
Saturday evening. when their daugh-
ter, Miss Elinor entertained a num-
Der of her lady friends at a miscel-
laneous nuptial shower, the guest OF
honor being Mrs. William Baust.
The afternoon was spent with
needle work. music and social CONVEX
sation, recalling the good old school
days, as most of the guests were for
mer school mates. A bounteous
and delicious three course dinner
was served at 600 o'clock. The
table in the dining room loked very
beautiful with its snow-white spread
and basket Of flowers for the center
piece. Each guest took delight In
finding her name on the tiny place
baskets filled with dainties.
The bride received many beautiful
and useful gifts which she priced
very highly and these will often bring
to her mind the thoughts of the de-
lightful time had at this shower.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
THREE DEATHS IN FAMILY

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Rumelhart,
former residents of Audubon county.
living on a farm in Greeley township
eleven miles southeast of town, nov
ing to Lane. S. D.. several years ago.
have lost three of their children the
past week. The family have all
been i'll with influenza and two
daughters. Cecil aged Is years and
Arlene aged years, died last week.
Their remains arrived in Extra last
Thursday and the funeral was held
from the home of their grandmother.
Mrs. VIM. VanAernam on Saturday.
Rev. l.. M. Matson conducting the
services.
Another daughter, Velita Rumbel-
hart, aged IL years. II months and
days, died at the home this week.
The remains arrived in Audubon to-
day. accompanied by Lloyd Young
and were taken to Extra to be laid
beside the bodies of her sisters. This
is indeed a sad affliction for Mr.. and
Mrs. Rumelhart. Their numerous
friends will be grieved to learn OF
their sudden loss and extend to them
their profoundest sympathy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
LIFETIME ROMANCE ENDS
IN MARRIAGE HERE

The happy elimination of a ro-
nance which started years ago in
Iowa, when the two principals were
children, came yesterday evening
when William H. Freeman and Miss
Jessamine Hover were quietly mar
ried at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson s. Kimball, Jr., on Park ave-
nue..
Mr.. Freeman came to Casper re-
Gently from Audubon, Iowa, where he
engaged in business for number Of
years, to take charge of the manage
ment of the Kimball Drug store here
under Mr.. Kimbell. The bride ar
rived in Casper Monday, ostensibly
for the purpose of visiting relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Waldron, prOmi-
nent residents of Salt Creek.
Arrangements went ahead quietly
with but a few of the friends of the
couple being let in on their secret.
The event occurred yesterday even
ing, Rev. Phillip X. Edwards of St.
Marks Episcopal performing the
ceremony.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Mrs. Waldron, while Mr.. Kim
ball acted as best man. The bride
was lovely in an old rose taffeta and
grey georgette gown and carried a
shower boquet of pink roses and
freesias.
Following the ceremony an elabor-
ate dinner was served for the newly
weds and the friends by Mrs. Kim
ball. The happy couple will be at
home soon to their friends at 304
North Durbin street.
Mr.. Freeman is we'll known in Cas-
per through his visits to the Kimball
home here. He has been life friend
of W. s. Kimball, Sr., they both hav-
ing been raised neighbors in Iowa.
Mrs. Freemanewas a popular mem
Der of the social set in Audubon and
will be a welcomed addition to Cas-
per society.-Casper (Wyo.) Tri-
bune, March G.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-13
THE DIES MONIES SUNDAY RE-
GISTER AT BREAKFAST TIME

Commencing next Sunday, March
18th, the Register and Tribune Com
pany has arranged overland delivery
of Sunday Registers to Audubon. II
will now be possible for you to read
the Sunday Register at the breakfast
table. Papers will reach Audubon
about 700 o'clock a. m, and Reuben
Mertz, our local carrier, will make
prompt and regular delivery to all
regular subscribers.
II you are not now a subscriber OF
the Sunday Register Reuben Mertz
will be glad to have your order and
commence delivering at breakfast
time next Sunday.
You are urged not to wait until
Sunday morning to buy next Sun
days Register. There will be an
extra demand for the Sunday Regis
ter because of earlier service and
our local carrier will he sold out
early.