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The Republican journal., 1919-07-31
An American Legion Post.

The Belfast vicinity who served in the Naval
Marine Army of United States between April
1917 and November 1913 asked Memorial Hall
Tuesday evening, August s. at O'Clock.
meeting is for purpose of forming an organization
preliminary to making formal application establishment
of post of the American Legion in Belfast
The American Legion endeavors serve the of the
World War efficiently and for the object the Grand
Army has for the veterans of the Civil War
that this Immediately,
every entitled to membership urged
be understood that
privileged to belong to the
Anyone desiring definite may obtain
of the below who are interested the
WILLIAM L. LUCE, DANA B. SOUTHWORTH,
RALPH A. BRAMHAII. STACY j. MOVES,
ALTON l. JOHNSON, WILDER o. COLBY,
T. C. BRAMTIALI. H. H. STEl EMS,
CARL DARBY.
The Republican journal., 1919-07-31

The Waldo County Veteran Associa-
ton will meet in Prospect On Thursday,
August 7th. If stormy, the first fair day.
Marthon Doak is at the Tapley Hospital
where he recently underwent a surgical
operation for a severe case of acute ap-
pendcitis.
The Daughters of Veter ans Afternoon
Club will meet with Mrs. Fred Blood,
Northport, August 9th. The regular
meeting of the tent will be held at the
hall in the evening.
Many are singing the praises of what
gravel is accomplishing on the city
streets, but all join in the chorus when
they ride from High street to the lower
bridge. For some time this street has
been one of the worst in the city, but
has seen wonderful transformation for
the better.
Claude B. Roberts Of Brookline, Mass,
| formerly of Belfast, has resigned his po-
sition with the Stone < Webster Engi-
neering Corporation of Boston, with
whom he has been for ten years, and on
August 4th will open an office at 1876 Dew
enshre street, Boston, as consu ting en-
gineer, under the firm name of c. B.
Roberts Engineering Co.
A surprise birthday and going away
party was given to Mrs, Kempton B.
Craig last Thursday afternoon by about
IL of her neighbors and intimate friends
She was presented with friendship
pin and with flowers. Refreshments
were served. including a birthday cake
The afternoon was spent socially with
music, etc Little Wineva and Freda
Craig were also given going away party
last Monday by Marion Smith, who en-
tertained the children of the neighbour
hood at her home on Cedar street. Games
were played and ice cream and cake
served.
The Camp Fire Girls spent Friday at
Camp Quanta bacook as the guests of Dr.
and Mrs. Nickery. 1t was one of the
most enjoyable outings taken by this or
eanization. Boating, swimming, tennis,
volley ball, pool and dancing were in
dulQed in aud the beautiful surroundings
added to The pleasure of the occasion.
The trip was made in the Dorman, Dins-
more and Wescott cars and the return
Journey in the Dorman, Wescott and
Durham cars. Box luncheons were
taken but this was supplemented by the
! kindness of the Vickerys with lemonade,
ice cream and cake. Special guests were
Alice Snow of Rockland, who is visiting
Helen Wescott, and Della Pitcher,
Camp Fire Girl of Caribou, who is visit
ing Ruth Dinsmore. Mrs. A, E. Wilson,
/ Guardian of the Camp Fire Girls, and
Rev. A. Z. Wilson were also guests of
the Camp from Thursday to Saturday.
The Republican journal., 1919-07-31

Watch for the date of the Com m unity
Round Up for the Belfast High Sch DOL
under the auspices of the S. A. A. with
good speakers, good music, good food,
good cause and general good time
The friends of Hugh Ludwig Simmons,
formerly of Morrill,, will be glad to learn
of his activities. In Sept 1917, DR. Sim
mons volunteered his services in the
medical corps of the United States army.
He was called to Camp Greenleaf in the
following March, being given the rank of
charged from the service in February,
1919, and returned to his duties in the
Worcester City Hospital and recently
has been elected a member of its staff
and opened his office at 13l Pleasant
street, Worcester.
/ POOR's MILLS Mrs. Mary Crockett
of North Haven is a guest at Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Merriam S.. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A, Hartshorn and Mr.. and Mrs Del
DCl l lNGlEt SOl lldu CdAlCIS IlOtit biLIIOiAi-
vile last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Clements
who is formerly from Waldo and spent
The winter in Mass. and Conn. with her
| children is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert
Rolerson.......Mr Charles Littlefield,
George Daggett and Richard Merriam
/ have had lightning rods put on their
| buildings. Cassius Hamilton has had ripe
| tomatoes from his vines. Arthur Thomp-
son is having large crop of ever-bear-
ing raspberries and employs quite num-
| Der of pickers. e.. Miss Evelyn Wilson of
Augusta recently visited her parents,
| Mr.. and Mrs Lester Wilson. miss Dora
| Brown, Mrs Anna Davenport and Mrs.
Lena Frost and daughter Emma spent
Sunday with Mrs LuelIa Brown.
Wednesday, July 23rd, Mrs Willard A.
/ Johnson celebrated her birthday by going
on deep sea fishing trip with Mr. B. l..
| futile and family in the sloop yacht L
! and !. On their return in the evening
merry party of 10 assembled at the home
/
the picture show in the Colonial Theatre,
! after which by the invitation of Mr.. and
! Mrs. johnson they went to the Johnson
ice cream parIor on Main street, where
ice cream, cake, candy and cigars were
/ served. The tables were prettily deco
/ rated with bouquets ofsweet peas. Misses
Lila and Beulah Allen assisted in serving.
/ A large and handsome birthday cake, the
| gift of one of the ladies of the party, was
cut by Mrs. johnson. The surprise of
/ the evening to the hostess was the pres
entation of a beautiful cut glass water
set, the gift of those comprising the party.
After congratulations were extended and
! good nights said, Mrs. johnson was heard
to exclaim, "Well, l call this the end of
perfect day."
The Republican journal., 1919-07-31
News OF Belfast
" ADVERTISEMENTS

r Jones offers easy terms for
.aople on the New Edison phono-
-er will bring the worlds great
rs INTO the home.
rscot Bay Electric Co. advertise
system of water supply for the
home
onial Theater publishes picture
and engagement of Gladys
lmpany,
T Rogers advertises curtains and
es lost, also pony, harness, car
e., for sale
"f1n c. Stephenson gives notice
viii open dental offices in Ma
upIe.
Written CO. advertise tenement
..-a-st of rooms to let at AZ Union
Boyington, eyesight specialist,
appointments.
K Ellis publishes a caution no.
alley Canning Co. wants girls
trIng beans.
M. Davidson advertises an up
aa9 for sale or to let.
Hartman advertises laundry
on High street for lease.
Jones offers farm in East Belfast
STR Et of five horses for sale
ae.-9 c Durham gives notice of win
fs t-ames, house finish, etc, that
any in stock.
". L.. Cook, undertaken and licensed
er, publishes a professional card
. IT, COMBS & Co. is advertising cool
-7ndlse for summer days, half price
trimmed hats and other specials.
am L. Luce, Inc, is offering Vic
Fed seal records at so per cent reduc-
-cludlng artists of note.
'7s 7dy. OF coat containing papers, lost.
BITS Harry Littletield, Brooks, wants
q al Tor general housework.
't G.. Fish, representing E. A. Strout
K. Guys and sells real estate of any
.. CLdl &c unless sale is made.
4l- W ndsor Hotel wants chamber
l7' J Wells offers grindstone, tackle,
.. Under and food chopper for sale.
W. and Mrs. Frank C. Sargent of Bos-
ed Saturday to spend few days
s- Windsor Hotel.
w.. 9-aeey j. Noyes, who recently re-
7- his release from service, has re-
47t ms dental rooms in the Howes'
= fecently occupied by DR.. William
--eoey, Dr.. Moves had Just begun
t''eJice IN these offices when he was
- INTO the service.
o, John F Rogers has bought the
-A4Id cottage on Birch street at Birch
Northport. This is a six room
.'se with bath room and all modern
". -1ences. Mrs. Rogers will spend
. 'emander of the season there and
a. z'loTtaln Mr., Rogers sisters during
~ 'st here.
The Republican journal., 1919-07-31
Cool Merchandise
SILK PETTICOATS

Pretty changeable silks with the
dainty narrow border of floral design
of fine accordion plated ruffle. Silks
are on the rise and here is a good
chance to get one of the newest at
near the normal price. We also have
the petticoats with heatherbloom top
and silk rutfle that are always so
serviceable.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
HAML|N WON GAME

The Hamhn and Double Stars
base ball teams met on the Extra
field Sunday and played a nice game
of ball. G. G. Christensen and
Harry Wiges umpired and gave
good satisfaction to both teams.
The game was well played with
the exception of one inning when
the Double Star pitcher went to
pieces and started in to knock the
Hamlln boys out. Three men were
hit by pitched ball after two were
out in the one inning and the game
went to Hamlin when they scored
four runs. The one big feature OF
the game was the pinch hitter the
Double Stars put in during the
ninth inning, he got hit. 1t was a
noble effort to save lost game but
availed nothing. The score stood
Hamlin 8; Double Stars 2.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
It's Time To Wake Up!
Be Present at Meeting!


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thing but the cement contractor.
He estimates the cost of cheap con-
crete under poor specifications at
$3.l5 per SO. yd. uuder a three year
guarantee, and we have practically
been assured that Bitulithic a high
er grade better pavement under a
fGve year guarantee can be secured
at cost of only S3.25 per So. yd.
Tuls assures two year longer wear
at a cost of only ten cents a square
yard. We do not care why specifi-
cations were drawn for only con-
crete pavement, but we do know
that thousand dollars is thou
sand dollars whether you work for
lit or only draw up plans for con-
crete pavement and it looks to us
like our Council should accept bids
upon various kinds of pavements.
In fact they should insist upon it.
We want fair square dealing and
we hope every Extra resident does
also and are satisfied that if they
do take an interest, if they care
where their money goes or what it
buys they will attend the meeting
for objections to this Proposed Res
olution and make complaint then.
! Delay now will be costly, If you
have your own and the towns in
terest at heart be at the X. P. Hall
at 8 p. m. Monday night, July 9TH.
Sentiment is universally against
unfairness, so you cannot anger
others by taking a stand for what
is right. Do not be afraid to ask
for a Resolution that will specify
enough types of pavement to en-
courage free and open competitive
bidding. The fair way is to give
everybody a chance. You be fair
and reject the Resolution as pro-
posed and hold out for one that at
at least calls for bids from three or
more different kinds of paving con-
tractors. Remember Monday night,
July 7th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
.[AAaIIv nEHn!0n AT
TAmlLl hEUuIUN Al
4. ?. PETERSEN HOME

A Family Reunion was held at
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ell. P.
Petersen in Extra, Sunday, and
was attended by one hundred peo-
pie. A big dinner was served at
noon and during the afternoon a
picture was taken of the crowd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Petersen did every
thing possible to show all merry
time.
Those present were: Peter Kjeld-
sen Petersen Jr.; Mr.. and Mrs. P.
K. Petersen and children, Charley,
Anna, Clara, Elmer and Margaret;
Mr.. and Mrs. S. V. Petersen and
daughters, Clara and Martha; Mr..
and Mrs. Chris G Petersen and
children, Miah, Helda, Katie and
Ruby; Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Jessen
and son, Norman Lewis; Mr.. and
Mrs. Jens P. Jessen and children,
Peter, Henry, Hans, Dorothea,
Miah, Andrew, Robert and Law
renee; Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Jessen
and children, Walter, Hannah,
Thomas, Milo, Rose, Lille and
Ethel; Mr.. and Mrs. Martin A.
Jessen and children, Peter, Bertha,
Andrew, Martha and Elmer; Mr..
and Mrs. Chris "A. Jessen and chill
tdren, Mabel Harold and Marlin;
Mr.. and Mrs. Mis- P. Jessen and
children, Alvin, Soren, Leona, Irene
and Ernest; Mr.. and Mrs. Abel
Stone and children, Chris, Mae, AL
bert and Peter; Mr.. and Mrs. P.
N. Lauridsen and children, Charlie,
Henry, Rose, Anna, Dagmar and
Edna; Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Laurid-
sen and son, Donald; Mr.. and Mrs;
Harold Lauridsen and son, Emmert;
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Johnson and
children, Violet, Milo, Irma and
Vera; Mrs. Walter Jensen and
daughter, Thelma: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Reuss and children, Evelyn, Ed
ward and Ellowene; Hans Jacob
sen; Edgar Petersen and Alvin
Petersen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03

Monday, July 7th, is the date
set for receiving final objections to
the Proposed Resolution Of Neces-
sity for the paving Of certain streets
in Extra. Are we, as tax payers,
satisfied to have this Resolution
adopted, which calls for only one
kind OF pavement, viz concrete?
We have often heard the express
sion Competition is the life Of
Trade" Does this not hold good
for pavement just as it does in all
commercial lines? Our City Coun-
Gil is prosposing to adopt a Resolu-
ton, which eliminates all competi-
ton and gives clear field to con-
crete paving contractors who can
bid any price they think they can
! get away with.
We have printed in this paper
several articles on the merits of var
ious kinds of paving and we would
like to see the City Council adopt a
Resolution which would at least
permit of competition in receiving
of bids. After the bids are received
for several classes Of pavement, in
Guiding possibly, Concrete, Brick,
Asphalt and Bitulithic the merits
of the different pavements can be
discussed and the award made in
accordance with the prices bid.
But are you, as taxpayers, to sit
idle now and permit Resolution
Of this unfair nature to be adopted?
You are the people, who are vitality
interested, you pay for the improve
ment. Do you want to give some
body monopoly, with opportunity
to make a fortune on our little Job?
If you do not care, if it is imma-
terial to you whether or not this
pavement is satisfactory in cost,
wear and upkeep, then you need
not lift a finger, let things take
their course as they have been
started. Give the engineer free
hand that he may eliminate every
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
BANKERS WANT BOMBS

Numerous requests from all parts
OF the state for the American army
hand grenades, converted into saw
ings banks, have been received at
state headquarters of the Iowa War
Savings committee, but an attempt
to rush delivery of the banks was
futile. "We will send them to you
as soon as delivery is made from
the war department" Homer A.
Miller, director of the Iowa COM
mittee was told in a letter from the
savings division Of the treasury de-
partment.
The explanation was made that
converting the hand grenades into
non-explosive savings banks will
take ten days or two weeks more.
The school children are anxious to
get them and county superinten-
dents, as well as bankers, are writ
ing into state headquarters for the
grenade banks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
JOHN 0. COTTON DEAD.

Mr.. John 0. Cotton of Burling.
ton, Iowa, passed away Friday last
June 9th.
Mr.. Cotton was a fine Workmen
aid a useful man Of his time. His
company placed the care of Their
property in his hands and were al.
ways satisfied with the repairing he
made, which at times was very ex-
tensive. We remember at one time
at Gray, Iowa, he worked for sew.
eral months undermining one of'the
elevators. When finished it show
ed it had been changed by the
hands Of a Master Mechanic.
His remains were brought to
Brayton, Tuesday, where the fu-
neral services were held the same
day. Interment was made in the
'Oak6eld cemetery.
The Journal extends sympathy
to the bereaved relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
The Peace Treaty
Signed Saturday

At NJ Saturday afternoon the German delegates signed
the Peace pact that gives the world the Peace long
Foreign minister Mueller and Colonial Minister Bell were
the first sign 312 o'clock President Wilson followed at
314 then Lloyd George later The other signed
delegations except China The German delegates Mueller and
Bell said eve signing without mental reservation What
signing will be carried OUT The German people will use
every meet the We believe the entente will in
It's interest find necessary change of the
they will see the treaty impossible of execution We believe
the will the delivery the and other
high officers The Central Government will assist any
attack Poland Germany will make every effort to prove
herself worthy to enter the League of Nations"
We must grant that Germany has had enough and with
this admonition she will behave herself.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
Mr.. HARP WILSON

That good old veteran, Mr.. Harp
Wilson, who was taken to the Meth
odist hospital at Des Moines for
treatment a few weeks ago, with
the chances all against him, came
home last week much improved in
health. His only daughter, Mrs.
Chester Marlin, and Mrs. Wilson
stayed at his bedside while he was
convalescing. We are all glad to
see Mr.. Wilson recovering.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
SURPRISE PARTY

The members of the Christian
Church carried out a surprise party
last Thursday on their members,
Prof. and Mrs. Burrows and pre-
sented them with nice cut. glass
water set A fine time was report
ed and all wished them happiness
in their new home.
The music pupils of Miss Mabel
McNutt gave a recital in the
Christian Church. A number Of
her Audubon pupils also took part
in the program.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
UNDERWENT OPERATION

Mrs. Frank Beers underwent an
operation at the Atlantic hospital,
Monday, and is sgetting along nicely
at this writing. She has been in
poor health for sometime and all
hope she will be much better:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03

George Paige and wife have re
ceived word from their daughter,
Mrs. 0. A. Anderson that they are
moving this week from Hills, Min
nesota to Arion, Iowa. Mr.. And
erson will have charge of the depot
there where he was formerly en-
ployed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
AN EXTRA BOY WITH
THE CANADIAN ARMY

I'LL UHunUInU HIJul
Canada sent sos, AL soldiers to
the great war, one of whom was an
Extra boy. They won glories on
the field that will never be forgot
ten. They had: Killed in action,
35,6S4; Died Of wounds, 12,437;
Died of disease, 4,OS7. Making
52,20S, besides the missing, that
lost their lives.
Charley Gill, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Gill of this city came to
Extra two weeks ago, having been
discharged from the 49th Battalion,
Canadian Infantry, after serving
with his regiment, and many times
being in the thick Of the fray, for
three and a half years, and strange
as it may seem, Mr.. Gill says that
during the three and a half years
he was not sick a day nor did he
receive a scratch. He related that
in one fight in which he participa-
ted he went into the scrap with
thirty-nine others of his platoon
and wheniit was over there were
only three, besides himself, able to
answer roll call
Thinking one day that the time
TO collect souvenirs Of the conflict
was at hand he busted himself along
that line as best he could and pro-
cured the following mementoes,
which he brought home for all to
see. The following is a list shown
at the Journal Office:
Canadian Engineers collar badge;
9th Machine Gun Battalion collar
badge; Lancier Fusiliers collar
badge; lst Mounted Rifles collar
badge; Canadian Fusiliers collar
badge; New Zealand Rifle Brigade
collar badge; Prussian Guard collar
badge; Scotch Canadian collar
badge; Royal Highlanders Cana
dianl collar badge; Scotch High
landers (Canadian) collar badge;
Canadian Maple Leaf collar badge;
49th Battalion Canadian Infantry
collar badge; West Yorkshire Eng
lish Cavalry collar badge; Machine
Gun collar badge; us. National
Army collar badge; Irish Guards
collar badge; French Fusiliers col
lar badge; Australian Rifle Brigade
collar badge; 6 German tunic but
tons; Victoria Patrician's English
Tunic buttons; 10th Battalion Can
adian Infantry shirt button; 49th
Battalion cap badge; German cap
button. These souvenirs were fas-
tened to a leather belt.
He also brought one German au-
tomato revolver taken from Ger
man prisoner; and a butter knife
made from a shell, by a German
prisoner.
Mr.. Gill will remain with his par
ents while resting up and will try
and find the reason why he was so
fortunate as not to be manned or
killed. He will return to Canada
to help harvest.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
I'm FROM MISSOURI

Lee McAnich, John Rendleman,
Nick Thielen, Andrew Wells and
John Nelson autoed to Brookfield,
Missouri, last week and invested in
three fine farms at an average price
of $l65 per acre. Altogether, the
three farms consist Of about five
hundred acres.
Mrs. Hilmer Erb Of Omaha will
come to Extra this week and spend
the Fourth with her son and other
relatives at the K. M. Persing
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03

Mrs. j. w. Alsup and children
have returned to their home in
Extra, arriving here Monday noon.
We understand that Mr.. Alsup is
expected home in few weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03

SOWASilAp was business VlSltOr IN
Atlantic, Wednesday,.
Roy Powers is spending the week
with his mother, Mrs. Ola Dorsey,
who resides near Anita.
Mrs. ]. P. Lair came home Fri
day from Eagle Grove. She had
been. there the past week visiting
with relatives.
Mr.. George Milliman, who is
employed in Omaha, came to Extra
Fridayto spend the Fourth and
visit relatives.
Mr.. Grant Morrow and son au-
toed from Des Moines, Sunday and
spent the day with relatives at the
H. A. Furtney home.
The Congregational Ladies Aid
Society met yesterday afternoon at
the Park Hotel with Mrs. Kleyer
and Mrs. Hansen as hostesses.
Mrs. Nels Hansen will return
home this week from Grant, Mich
igan, where she was called last
Tuesday by the death of her moth
er. She stopped at Chicago for a
visit with relatives.
Mrs. George Leffingwell came
down from Audubon, yesterday
and will assist a few days in the
Mrs. Alvin Holmes store. She ex-
poets to leave Friday for Lusk,
Wyoming, to visit her son, Ed.
Peter j. Andersen, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Andersen, arrived
home last week from the army.
Pete served fourteen months in the
service, one year Of which was spent
overseas. His many friends well
come him home again.
Soren Sorenson is another Extra
boy to return home from France,
arriving here Saturday. His rela-
tives welcomed him home by Civ
ing a party in his honor at the Hans
: . i +
K. Petersen home in the country,
Monday night. Many Extra, Elk
Horn and Audubon people attend
ed. A fine lunch was served.
Norman Lewis is spending few
days in this city with his mother,
received his discharge and returned
to Extra, Saturday. He, too, has
spent many months in France.
His return home is, pleasant news
to his many friend, and allextend a
welcome hand.
Our nephew, Louis Grow, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. d. Grow of Cam
eron township returned home Mon
day. Louis enlisted in the Ammu-
milton Train lO9th U. S. Infantry
about two years ago and after train
ing at Camp Cody was sent over
seas. All are glad of his return and
his good health.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
SATURDAY, JULY
Drama tic Metro presentation
I'm Judgment Of

A powerful mental battle be-
tween asyoung and beautiful
girl and learned judge is
one of the gripping and dra-
matte scenes in this wonder
ful picture. Franklyn Far
nun, Herbert Standing and
Anna @. Nilsson play the
principle parts and are sup
ported by an all-star cast.