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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-11-13
A PASSENGERS KICK

One day recently woman pas
senger on a railway asked the por-
ter why the train had stopped be-
tween stations.
"Oh," said Rastus, "the engineer
done found a broken rail"
WELL" said the woman, "why
stop for that? Do the passenger
trains on this road stop to pick up
every broken rail they find along
this track"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-11-13
CLAIMS SALE DATE

Ludwig Winters will hold pub
lie sale on December 9th and claims
that date. Watch for ads and bills.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-11-13
BOARD PROCEEDINGS

Auditors Office,
Audubon, "a. Nov. 10, 1919.
Eigh. clock a. M, board of super
yisors met in regular session as per
adjournment of October 10, 1919.
Members present, j. II. Maharg,
chairman; Al. Miller and Soren Mad
sen.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
On motion the board examined
and allowed the following claims
against the county funds:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-11-13
FOR SALE

A few Poland China male pigs.
Phone 33A31. S. r. Weaver. 46-2tp
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
MILLION SLAIN
BY TURK TROOPS
ONLY 100000 ARMENlANS ARE
LEFT AFTER MASSACRE OF
ONCE GREAT RACE.
SUFFERINGS ARE TERRIBLE
Campaign to Raise sso,ooo,o 900 Is Nee.
essary to Save the Lives of Suffer
ers. - Wisconsin Committee Gets
Cablegrams Telling of Horrors.

Three cablegrams received in a sin
gle day telling of starvation in Arme-
MIA, Syria and Persia by the Armenian
Committee for Relief in the Near East,
we're forwarded by wire to the Wiscon.
sin committee which is pledged to
raise 100000 as Wisconsin's share Of
the S30,000,000 fund to save the lives
Of million sufferers.
Here are the messages:
"Bagdad ~ Continuing relief work
ever since March on borrowed money.
Hundred fifty thousand refugees from
latest massacre in hills, dying by hun.
dreds daily from hunger and cholera
Turks and Germans removed available
wheat, General starvation imminent.
Wheat must be negotiated from Cos
sacks. Immediate credit and addi
tional workers, especially physicians,
imperative. Maynard Elmer"
"Teheran," via State Department
Washington, d. C.-In Mosul ten thou
sand destitute refugee women and
children condition pitiable. Origin of
all Turkey. One hundred twenty thou
sand dollars urgently needed Allen
from Bakuba telegraphs Bagdad ac.
count overdrawn two hundred fifty
thousand rupees. This and additional
funds urgently needed. Mcdowell"
"Salonica-Charles A. Dana, execu
tive Syrian-Armenian Relief work
Beirut, in Constantinople last year,
William S. Nelson American Consular
agent, Tripoli Syria, state conditions
extremely grave. Urgent relief needs
among starving deported Armenians
now in Asia Minor collecting at towns
and railway stations hoping to return
to then '"s. They say 1000 deport
ed of n probably 100000 surviy.
ing. Resources inadequate and prices
tremendously inflated. Personnel few
and exhausted. Present relief ade
quate for only one-tenth existing need,
With present relief resources not more
than one-quarter existing Armenian
population can survive until next harry.
est. One months delay now means
1000 deaths and each month increas-
ing. Account approaching winter most
urgent need clothing for 100000 per.
sons practically unclad chiefly women
and children. Also need food supplies,
flour, peas, beans, rice and condensed
milk fats. Gibson"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Notes from School Hill

Mr.. George Elsert spent Sunday at
his home here.
Miss Marie Weider has returned to
Cleveland after visit al the home Of
Nick Benversie
a number Of people from here at
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Albert Kar
staedt, near Osman.
Messrs. William Rock, Harry SLIDER.
pagel, Fred Guetschow and Henry
Diem were at SheboyRan Monday to
get Ford cars fog William Rock
Miss Martha Guetschow and Mrs.
John Guetschow attended the funeral
of Rev Gustav f. Meyer, Thursday.
Herbert Schmeisser was visitor at
Sheboygan Sunday
Mrs. Fred Guetschow celebrated her
birthday Wednesday evening. Rela.
tives and number Of friends were
present.
John Benyersie spent Sunday with
friends near Random Lake
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Notes From SchleSwig

Luedke and Fisher sold their l2o
acre farm to Herman Timreck and
son Erich of Eaton for $26,45O. The
sale includes all personal property
Possession will be taken Feb. /. The
farm used to be August Elmegreens
farm for many years. Mr.. Elmegreen
lived on that farm at least forty years.
Mr.. Elmegreen sold the farm includ-
ing personal property to his son-in-
law, Henry Sell for $500. Mr. Sell
run the farm for seven years and sold
It including personal property to
Luedke and Fisher for SIS, 900. Lued-
Ike and Fisher lived nine years on the
farm and sold it to Herman Timreck
and son Erich for s26,450 The sale
includes all personal property.
Mr.. Herman Timreck sold his 80
acre farm with personal property to
his son-in-law, Ed. Dedering, of Kiel
for $4,000. The farm is located in
the town of Eaton. The new owner
will take possession Feb. /.
Mr.. Henry Wriedt sold his 80 acre
farm including personal property to
Leland Kreimann for $4,000. The
new owner will take possession March
y. Mr.. Wriedt and family will move to
Kiel where they will live in the future.
Mr.. Carl Ludwig Hipke, one of the
pioneers ofthe town of New Holstein,
was called to his reward last Tuesday
afternoon, after a short illness, due to
the infirmities of old age. Mr. Hipke
was born in Germany Aug. 27 1896,
and came to America in 1854, settling
in the town of New Holstein, which
was a wilderness at that time, where
he lived continuously until his death
He was married in 1868 to Anna Mohr
and the union was blessed with ten
children of which four died His wife
preceded him in death eight years ago
He leaves two sons and four daughters
and several grandchildren. Mr.. Hipke
enjoyed good health up to week ago
when he began to fail rapidly until the
end came. He was an industrious
man, and a good uelghbor and highly
respected by all who knew him. His
passing will be mourned by his be-
reaved family and friends. The funeral
took place last Friday afternoon at
O'Clock from the home, with interment
in the New Holstein cemetery. Pastor
Plapperl ofliciated.
William Voland of Garnet visited
with Alfred Zillman and family Fri
day
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Wriedt of New
Holstein made a pleasant visit at the
Relnholdt home last Sunday
Henry Schmidt was business caller
at Manitowoc last Thursday
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
WILSON FAYORS CAMPAIGN
FOR RELIEF OF ARMENIANS

President Wilson has cabled TO
America his urgent desire for the
fullest success of the campaign to
raise 100000 600 for the starving vic
Tins OF Turkish rule in the Near East.
This was announced In a telegram
from New York to W. f. McCaughey
of Racine, the Wisconsin state direc-
tor of the American Committee for
Relief in the Near East.
Cleveland H. Dodge, Treasurer OF
the American Committee for Arme'
MAN and Syrian Relief, cabled te
President Wilson regarding his re-
quest to congress for One Hundred
Million Dollars for European Relief
The following telegram Was received
in reply, signed by the president:
"The appropriation asked of Con
gress for One Hundred Million Dol
lars for European relief is not intend
ed in any way to take place of the sub
scriptions being asked for relief and
rehabilitation in the Near East.
nope that this subscription will not in
any way be interrupted or reduced.
The need is immediate and very
great"
In an earlier proclamation the
president asked for the fullest Amer
can support to the campaign for the
Armenian and Syrian sufferers, who
nave been robbed and starved, ana
who were being systematically ex
terminated by the Turks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
NEWS FROM COUNTY
Notes From Greenstreet

Messrs. John and Frank Marek went
to Wausau last Friday to attend the
funeral of their brother, Joseph Marek
He WAS born and raised in this locality
but has made his home at Wausau for
a good many years.
Ernest Kotick made a business trip
to Manitowoc, last Wednesday.
The patrons of our cheese factory
held their annual meeting Jan. ls.
Our cheese maker, Frank SIeger, de-
cided to improve his factory by Install
ing boiler and whay separator.
Several mem bers of the Denmark
farmers and merchants telephone com
pany attended the annual meeting at
Denmark, Jan. y.
Mrs. Wenci Zeman has had several
feather stripping parties the past
week. Most of the ladies' Of the neigh
borhood gathered, Everyone reported
very good time,
Wencil Doubek purchased a horse
from Wencl Kubsh.
Mrs. Henry Skwor is spending a few
days with her parents at Melnik.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
NOIeS from Newton.

Fred Korthauer, aged about 60 years
a well known resident OF Newton, died
at his home Friday evening after long
illness. He was horn 10 Germany and
came to this country when sixteen
years Of age. lie settled in Manitowoc
county and thirty years ago married
Minnie Groth and they have made their
home in this town ever since. Besides
his wife, four children, three dauRht-
ers and one son, survive. They are,
Mrs. Leona Mass, Mrs. Albert Neyer
and Mrs. Herbert Werpecke, the lat.
ter Of Manitowoc, and Henry Kort,
hauer who is at home on the farm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Notes from 0Sman.

Mrs. Joseph Leschke and Mrs. Ed.
Haese have returned home from a
visit at Manitowoc
Miss Mona Cookie of Cooperstown is
guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrh.
Thomas Rhode
Mr. John Hayes is at Milwaukee for
a visit with relatives
Mrs James Driscoll and Mrs. Pat
a guest at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
ONicl are visiting at Manltowoc.
The annual meeting Of St Isidore's
parish was held last Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Karsteadt died last
Thursday after a brief Illness. The
cause of her death was kidney trouble.
She is survived by her husband and
one son, Arthur, The funeral was held
Monday
Gerald Grove has sold his so acre
farm in the town of Liberty to John
RAIDER. Consideration, $4,000.
The weather is fine, sure January
has been as mild a month as we have
had In many years. The snow is all
gone.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Notes From Cleveland.

On Jan. 26 Mrs Maria Schneider
died at the age Of 80 years, l month
and 9 days on The farm of her grand
son, Joe Dhein, Jr She was born in
Germany and came to America in the
year 1886 Her husband, Dominic
Schneider died many years ago. The
deceased was sick since Christmas
and death was a relief TO her, al
though prior to that she always had
been in healthy condition. She
leaves behind the following children:
One son Mr. j d. Schneider and two
daughters, Mrs Joe Dhcin. Sr, and
Mrs. Frank schiu ST. all living in the
town OF Centerville one daughter Mrs
Daniel Priester lAunaJ died few
years ago. Funeral will be held We'd
nesday forenoon at the Catholic
church at ST. Wendell by Rev A. Ro-
der.
On Monday afternoon, Alfred Jost
son Of Paul Jost 81, returned home
from the Great Lakes Naval station
for good
Mr. John salm, owner Of a big farm
near Chiffon, who was here visiting
with his brother Nick and cher rcla-
tiyes, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs William OchIdrich OF
Sheboygan arrived here Jan 2 TO pay
visit to their son Erwin.
Mrs. OTTO Reinemann, who was Sc
riously I'll, us recovering slowly.
Mr. William A. Wagner, son of Mr..
ana Mrs. John Wagner Of Moscl, has
returned to Fort Hancock, Ncw York,
after a twelve days furlough. lie is
working ia a hospital there.
On Feb. ], Rev, PM spoenging
will join Mr.. George Roethel and Miss
Lilly I'm iii matrlmouy
Mrs. Augusta Karstacdt wife Of Mr..
Albert Karstaedt in Meemc, died Jan
% of kidney trouble and was buried
Monday At the Welsh cemetery in
Meme She leaves behind her hus-
band and one son Arthur.
Mrs. Henry Sell Of Black Creek was
here visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Peter Schultz, who had been released
from the hospital a few days ago.
BY this warm weather we have sew
eral flowers blooming in our garden:
pansies and BELLS
Mr.. John Wagner Of Moscl started
saving logs last Friday
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Notes From Two Rivers.

Saturday, Feb ! will see a change
in the management and ownership of
the Hotel Hamilton of this city Mr..
r. II Wey OF Dwight, H., has com
pleted arrangements whereby he takes
possession at once
Archie Last, who recently returned
from France, is visiting with relatives
in Chicago
AL Kominsky returned last week
from an army cantonment where he
spent several months.
Edward p. Hamilton. who has been
with the army in France has returned
home He held the position Of field
clerk.
Roland LaFold, who was home from
the navy on a fifteen day furlough
has returned to Norfolk, Va. The boat
on which he sails will 30 to Cuba in
February for several months
Albert Kahlenberg returned to Chi
cago on Sunday after spending a week
With relatives and friends here He
recently received an honorable dis
charge at a camp in the South.
Mr. Charles Mueller left last week
for Miami, Fla, where he viii spend
Che remainder of the winter.
Among those from this city who at
tended the Milwaukee auto show last
week we're. William and julie Hama
check William Schultz, John Reis.
Peter Eartelme. Walter Johannes, ED.
Schultz, julius Hamacheck, Sir.
Sergeant John sehmit is home
from r. Riley Kansas. where he re-
ceiyed his honorable discharge.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Pigeons May Come Back.

When they hear the current report
that member of the Connecticut
state game commission has seen sew
eral passenger pigeons, persons who
know the story OF bird life in North
America are almost us surprised as
II he had said he had seen specimens
Of the great aux. The passenger
pigeon has beer considered equally
extinct Less than century ago 1t
was tho most plentiful game bird ON
the continent. and nocks of passenger
pigeons are said to have darkened the
landscape like cloud passing beneath
the sun. This seems likely enough,
when one recalls Audubons estimate
of well over q billion pigeons in mi
grating flock. Their temperance
would be n true return of the native,
and would be widely welcomed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Politics and Hairdressirq.

In ancient civilizations distinctive
style of hairdressing had sometimes
had it's origin in politics, us for in.
stance the pigtall imposed on the Chi
nese by their Manchu conquerors. The
soldier class of old japan shaved their
heads except for topknot of hair.
Absolom, so far as his long hair goes,
has had many imitators, some OF
whom tied it with ribbon like q school
girl of today The "love locks" OK the
English cavaliers were tended as care
fully as any woman's, no doubt to en-
phasize the difference between the
wearers and their enemies the "crop.
cared" Puritans.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30

and tired. Before long slumber wei.
coined his disconnected mind.
Sweet dreams came 10 him, as they
come to all the crestfallen, weary and
sad. He dreamed that he was home,
and the Singer millions his And the
Hindu, too, had not won his sweet
heart, but had gone to where he be-
longed, in the East. His first and
childhood love was his wife. Once
more he was rhyming and chanting
songs Of love to the girl who had been
his inspiration and caused him to come
to the great, writing Babel and strive
against fate. He had reached his goal
realized his ambition. Love had not
triiied with him. it had made him and
the mate whom he so fondly adored
happy. But the delectable, beautiful
vision did not last long.
He was soon awakened by a sharp,
singing rap on the skin-thick soles of
his shoes. His beauteous thrill van
ished, The blood no longer tingled in
intoxicated fascination in his veins; it
boiled in incensed passion at his In
diligence in allowing himself to doze
away and thus bring him into the
clutches of the law.
He endeavored to collect his senses
and try and elude duress at the hands
of the being who disturbed his nap.
He stretched himself and yawned for
time. Something tapped poignantly
against his nose, futtered with the
wind in his eyes. Slowly he opened
his sleepy organs of vision, wondering
what it might be. The sunlight was
very strong, but he succeeded In max
ing out an inscription-it was his
name.
He had to blink several times be-
fore he could really see, for or Soils
candescence hurt his somniferous
sight. Now he grasped the paper In
his hands and read it In a spell-bOund,
lncredting wonder and establishment.
Evidently he did not believe what he
saw, for he rubbed his eyes and
pinched himself to ascertain that he
was not Seeing things" in seance.
Another sharp wallop greeted his
surprise. He turned up his eyes to the
unknown bystander, who held up his
feet
awake up, sleepy poet-Pve decided
to take you back. l guess l was
wrong"
HE curpriea ,roc avoY, syraafar tuhnp
he discovered that the imaginary min
ion was his stubborn and blgoted ia
Their. who always loved to have his
own way. His heart beat loud for joy
when he beheld the second person. He
wished to speak, but his tongue be-
came paralyzed. Darling" was all he
could say.
The girls buxom countenance be-
came suffused in red. She attempted
to hide her deep emotion by saying:
THE Courier will publish in book
form the 'scripts-the, er, very per-
sonal and friendly verses that you
wrote TO me from the time we were
little children"
"They are your property" interposed
honest Bill.
mo, they're yours" argued the Just
girl you wrote Il m. And this Is the
initial check for one thousand The
company is famous for its word. The
provisions for royalties that I have
made will be faithfully carried out"
And" continued the youth, huskily,
"you remember, when ! should make
good--you remember the old contract
will II be carried out, Muriorief"
The girl could no longer control her
emotions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Notes From 81. Nazianz.

On Thursday evening Mrs. f. Kautz-
er was surprised, the occasion being
her birthday. Cards furnished the
evenings amusement. After the
games fine lunch was served. Those
present enjoyed the evening, and hope
that they may help Mrs. Kautzer cele-
brate many more birthdays.
On Wednesday evening number OF
relatives and neighbors surprised Mrs.
Anton Schleh, the occasion being her
Ard birthday. The evening was spent
in playing cards. AT midnight lunch
was served which was enjoyed by all,
and at a late hour the guests departed,
wishing the hostess many more happy
birthdays.
Miss Lillian Flz gave farewell
party at her home Tuesday evening 10
honor OF Miss Cinderella Breu, who
left for Evanston, Ill Friday.
Don't forget the dance at Fesslers
hall Friday, Jan. 3lst.
Sgt. j. A. Schneider of Paris Island,
S. c., who acted as bayonet instructor,
received his honorable discharge last
week and returned to his wife and child
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. f.
Koeck, last Wednesday.
Miss Theresa Brost of Medford spent
a few days with her brother who is
student at the seminary.
Nick Filz and Thee. Lettenberger
spent Saturday and Sunday at Mary
town.
Joseph Seman is suffering from an
attack of inflamatory rheumatism.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
First SAVINGS Bank.

The first bank organized for the pur-
pose Of serving as Il safe place for the
savings of small depositors was found
ed in May, 1910. in the little village of
Rothwell, Scotland. The earlier insti-
buttons with similar purpose almost
invariably confined their deposits to
the savings of domestic servants and
other wagc-earners, but paying no in
terest and returning the money to the
members Of the association in the form
of annuities after they had reached
a certain age.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30

Hint to husbands: When drying
dishes hold the slippery ones over the
rest of the dishes. Then when they
slip, the chances of breaking more
dishes are increased many times over
the more familiar plan of dropping
them on the floor. The more dishes
you break, you know, the fewer you
have to dry. There is no object in dry
ing broken pieces of china.-Kansas
City Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30

on Jan. q Wisconsin will open Its
1ampaign for its preparation of the
i30,000,O00 fund for the aid of the
starving Armenians, Syrans and Per-
'ians, This sum is 100000. appor-
Toned among the counties according
o the liberty loan allotment. The
quota is onehalf Of on per cent OF
he last liberty loan. Tie appeal for
money Is to save lives in the Near
East a few dollars Wi; save lifo
or a year America is asked to save
What remains of the race which the
Turks tried to annihilate
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Put the Dollar to Work.

When manufacturer or other pro-
Queer of real wealth does a profitable
business and turns his profits back
Into the business, he gives en-
ployment to men and creates more
real wealth as he progresses year by
year. He does more real good for his
fellowmen than he would If he gave
all his profits in charity. because II is
better to make people self-supporting
md Independent than 1t is to give them
something for nothing no matter how
worthy the motives may be.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30

on Sunday, December LIST, 75,OOD
-Four Minute" speakers addressed
Sunday Schools all over America IN
an effort to arouse interest in this
tremendous and life sustaining I'M
lertaking. Each and every penny
contributed will be used for a child
in the Near East, since all expenses
If collection and distribution are met
from private funds.
The money obtained will be turned
over to the American Committee FOR
Relief in the Near East, Cleveland II.
Dodge, Treasurer, No. Madison Ave,
New York City.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Five dollars TO the Armenian relief
viii save life for six months.


The president Of a bank when asked
by young clerk how he could distin-
gnisl the counterfeit bills from the
good. said: Get familiar with the good
bills nna you Will recognize the bad
bills al sight Here Is vast volume
Of general wisdom summed up In a
single sentence Christian Herald.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Notes from Meme

Miss Alma stein and brother Joseph
are visiting with relatives at Marsh
field.
Mr. Henry Haaeh returned 10 his
home al Seymour after few days
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Hauch.
Mrs keinhold Oehmichen returned
Monday from The sheboygan hospital
Where she underwent an operation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30

at will" she said. in moved voice,
and buried her blush in the boys arms.
even If it was broad daylight and the
hundreds who teemed Times square
did laughingly look upon them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30

Mrs. Joseph Silbernagel and chill
dren of Ada visited last week at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt. Hauch.
Mr.. Frank Wilmas has returned
from business trip to Milwaukee.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Not STICKY kird.

It wouldn't be difficult matter
convince the average man that gre,
backs are printed on fly-paper.-pIu
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Mere SUGGESTION.

Said the facetious Teller, Maybe the
legislature can increase our revenues
by raising the price Of the poetic H.
cense."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-30
Just Another Name for IL.

People who detest gossip call 1t con.
versation and keep right on with it,
albany Journal.