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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-03
Our Occasional Offertory.

Quite right, Clara, they call 'em step
fathers because they make the chill.
dren step around.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-03
ILLINOIS BRIEFS.

Aurora. holders in the Chicago
district have gone on strike for an
eight-hour day and S625 a day They
have been receiving S5.25 for nine
hours.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-03


Pittsburg, Pa, June 3 - The whole
machinery of the local police depart
ment and federal secret service hu-
rean was set in moion oday to rua
down the persons responsible for the
two mysterious explosions here last
night. The haunts of the radicals
were under espionage and railroa /
stations were carefully guarded. The
police believe the Jobs were done by
emported talent. 1t was reported that
arrests would soon be made.
Nine persons were slightly Injured
end damage of several thousand dol,
lars was done by the explosions.
which were believed intended 10 kill
1 edeFal Judge W. H. S. Thomson and
Immigration Inspector w. W. Sibray.
In both cases the bombs were placed
il houses adjoining the residences OF
these federal officials
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-03

Springfield city's soldier
homecoming celebration will be held
June 26. A gay community program
is being prepared.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-03

Springfield-Newsboys are to be IL
censed here Two hundred new
badges have just been received at the
city hall for distribution among the
.newsies" which qualities them to sell
papers on the streets.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-03

Springfeld-Co w. T. Baker, 90
oldest Elk in Illinois led a monster
Of new candidates here.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-03

have for seventy years been the
favoritc remedy for stomach and
liver ailments. Their action is
easy and certain. They elinin-
ate the secretions of indigcstible
matter in the intestines, purge
the liver, stimulate the tissues,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-03

Springfeld.-Summer is here says
the weather man Friday was tho
hottest day Of the season when the
thermometer registered IS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
WELL KNOWN FARMER
IS FOUND DEAD
LIVED IN LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
MANY YEARS WHERE HE
WAS PROMINENT

George Weaver, a well known and
prosperous farmer of Lincoln town
ship was found dead at his home 13
miles northwest of this city at an
early hour this morning. Mr..
Weaver had been in his usual good
health when he retired last night.
AT two o'clock this morning his
wife went to his bedside and at that
time he seemed to be all right. This
morning his wife went to call him
for breakfast and found him cold in
death. She at once called her
daughter, Mrs. Peter Paulsen, who
lives nearby and physician was
called. Death was either the result
of heart failure or a stroke of apo
plexy. At the hour of going to
press We were unable to learn of
fuller particulars.
Mr.. Weaver was about SO years Of
age and leaves a wife and four
children, Lee Weaver of Coon Rap
ids; Denny Weaver of near Water
loo. Mrs. Peter Paulsen, who re-
sides near her parents; and one
daughter who lives in Rock Island.
Illinois.
Mr.. Weaver came to Audubon
county thirty-four years ago and
with the exception of few years
that he lived north of Templeton. he
has been a resident of Lincoln town.
ship. He was prosperous farmer
and enjoyed a wide acquaintance.
His many friends here and else
where will be grieved to learn OF his
untimely death and all join the Re-
publican in extending sympathy to
the sorrowing relatives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
BAND TO VISIT AUDUBON

The crack drill squad from the
Great Lakes Naval Training station
accompanied by a Blue Jacket band
of 80 pieces will tour Iowa for the
Victory Liberty Loan which started
April 9Th. The squad is composed
of "a bluejackets who will go thru
the regular drill in practice at the
naval station at each stopping place,
the band giving concerts. The
band and drill squad will travel on
special train and will be accom-
panied by several prominent speak
ers. who will make addresses for the
Victory Liberty Loan campaign.
The sending OF the drill squad
through the state divisions is a new
feature of the publicity campaign of
the War Loan Organization and will
be an interesting demonstration of
the work at the Great Lakes Naval
Station, the greatest naval training
school in the world.
The special train left Chicago at
1000 O'Clock p. m, Sunday, April
9th. The first stop was made at
Clinton, Iowa. and the last point AT
which there will be an exhibition
will be at Dubuque the evening Of
May 3. On this trip of virtually
four weeks concerts and drill exhibit
tons will be given at 1876 different
cities and towns in Iowa. Dates
have been arranged for cities or
towns in nearly every county in .he
state.
The train VIII arrive IN Audubon
on Friday afternoon, Ar-il ls.h at
1870 O'Clock and will remain here
for one hour.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
WAR EXHIBIT TRAIN WILL
MAKE TOUR OF IOWA

The chief feature of the first exhi-
bition train to be sent out under the
direction Of the Liberty Loan COM
mittee Of the Seventh Federal Re-
serve district in connection with the
Victory Loan, is whippet tank.
These whippet or baby" tanks are
the first small tanks that were made
in the United States and thousands
OF them were in process of construc-
ton when the armistice was signed.
They are modelled after the French
Renault type of caterpillar "baby"
tanks and each is equipped with a
sixty-two horse power motor. The
protective covering consists of steel
armor plate five-eigthth Of an inch
thick.
In addition to the tank, the exhi-
bition will include anti-aircraft guns,
siege guns, the famous French 75'c,
as well as trench mortars. howitzers.
grenades, torpedoes, helmets, and
breastplates which were In battle.
The exhibits, which are free to the
public, will be in charge of a guard
of twenty returned soldiers and
sailors. Well known speakers will
deliver addresses at every stop
The train consisting of three fiat
cars, a baggage car. in place of the
box car used in former exhibition
trains, and a pullman car left
Chicago. ILL.,, Sunday. April 9th and
made its first stop at Dubuque, Iowa,
Monday morning at eight o'clock. 1t
will stay in Dubuque for four hours
and then proceed through Iowa,
stopping at all the larger towns and
cities for a period of from two to
four hours.
The tour of exhibits will extend
for four and a half weeks, ending
May 7th. The Iowa itinerary does
not include Audubon but the train
will be in Carroll on Tuesday, April
90, arriving there at $3.50 p. m. and
remaining there until the next morn
ing. It will also be in Atlantic
from 700 a. m. to 1900 a. m, on
Thursday, April cath.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
OLD RESIDENT DEAD

Mrs. Laurits Krogh died at her
home in this city last Friday after
an illness that extended over long
period. She came to this country
in the early SOS and located with
her husband on farm near Bray
ton. They came to Audubon to
make their home after spending a
few years in Canada, where their
sons Nels A. Krogh still resides
She was a splendid woman and had
a large acquaintance. Funeral
services were held in the Oakhill
church at Oakfield last Monday af-
ternoon. conducted by Rev. Hansen,
pastor of the Danish Lutheran
church of this city. Intermenr was
made in the Oakfield cemetery.
Mrs. Marie Kathrine Brok Krogh
was born August 3, 1857 in Handler
slew, Schleswig. She was baptised
and confirmed at the place of her
birth. She was united in marriage
to Laurits Krogh on May 8, 1882
Mr.. and Mrs. Krogh came to Ameri.
ca the same year of their marriage
and settled near Brayton. Later
they moved to Omaha where they
lived for a short time and then went
to Canada, but returned to Audi
bon and have made their home in
this city for some time.
Mrs. Krogh is survived by her
husband, one son, Nels A. OF
Stoughton, Sask.. Canada; two sis
tiers, Mrs. Anna Lambertsen of
Marine, Iowa; and Mrs. Kirstine
Brestrup, still in Schleswig; and a
brother, Jacob Brok of Schleswig.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
Observation-Disclosures

Yesterday forenoon at 11:OO
o'clock at the Danish Lutheran par
sonage, MAIDS Hansen and Miss Cath
crime Rattenborg were united in
marriage, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. F. c. NJ. Hansen,
pastor of the Danish church. Mr..
and Mrs Johnnie Bertelsen acted as
witnesses to the marriage. Several
relatives and intimate friends were
present, also. Following the cere-
mony the wedding party went to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Loss
where a sumptuous wedding dinner
was served. The bride is a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nels RattenbOrg of
Hamlin and is a worthy and &C
complshed young lady. who has a
host of friends who will wish for her
the best of everything throughout
her married life. The groom is a
carpenter by trade, employed by
Jens Loss. His parents reside In
Denmark. MAIDS is one of our re-
returned soldier boys and has made
Audubon his home for a number of
years. The happy couple left yes
terday afternoon for a short honey
moon trip to Omaha, after which
they will return to Audubon and
make their home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Loss until such time as they can
rent house for themselves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
PERCIE PRIEsTLEY WRITES
Amecy, France, March IL, 1911!

Dear Folks:-I am enjoying my
IA days vacation very much and it
is real nice place in the best part of
France. Before / reached this place
1 did not think very much of this
things much improved here and the
people quite like our own in many
ways. There is pretty lake here,
surrounded by mountains which
helps the scenery very much. 1t
also is very warm here, not rainy
like it was back in Germany and SOL
diers have not been in this part of
the country very long. These noun
tains are the Alps, the highest in
this country. We are also close to
Switzerland. about 35 kilometers
and about So kilometers from Italy.
l wish l could see those two coun-
tries while l am so near, but guess
there is no chance at the present. We
also have a fine hotel to stay at
imagine a soldier sleeping on white
pillow slips and sheets and sitting
down to a table and having ladies
wait on you, with nothing to do but
amuse yourself and they are feeding
us very well-just like in civil life,
but this lingo / can't get very far
with. l knew little when left to
60 up in Germany but have forgotten
most of it now. think shall take
a trip tomorrow up on top of the
mountains. We saw an old castle
today that was built for duke in
900, who afterwards was made a
prisoner. 1t is a queer place. They
took us through it showing the diff
ferent compartments and cells. and
the torture chambers where they
killed the prisoners. There is new
prison where they have 1000 Ger
man officers. We saw some of them
through the windows. Also the
great liberty bell, Joan of Arch, "
which will be rung when peace Is
signed. We also got to ring it for
being some of the first Americans
or men in uniform to get to ring 1t.
Also the bell that was broken by the
Germans from ringing it SO much
when they took Lorraine from
France. The French have 1t re-
paired now and are going to do the
same when peace is signed. They
have a great big foundy here. Bells
are made here for many places all
over the world. They can produce
better tones here, it seems, than any
other place in the world, so they tell
us. They also have beautiful
chimes and an artist played a few
selections for us. haven't time
to write to all of you so let Florence
read this when she comes In.
want to see all of this country while
1 can because it has been long time
since had such liberty, and this
will no doubt be my last trip in this
country, at least hope so. / think
we will go home by way OF the
Rhine. With love, from
PERCIE.
Mr.. Priestley also received a post
card at the same time as the above
letter which shows the picture OF a
large French cathedral bell weighing
22 tons. Inscribed on the bell are
the words Ellie Sonnera La Vic
toire," whatever that means.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
MOTORISTS STUDY THE
WEIGHT OF CARS

1.-THE general education of the
public regarding the Importance of
weight and balance of an automobile
in relation to the cost of upkeep is
resulting in more attention being
paid to these details Of design" A.
E. Beason said today.
Zone of the first questions the av-
erage prospect now asks regarding
a car is. What is it's weight The
reason is that buyers have come to
realize that the mileage they get
from tires-and that means the
money that must be spent for tires
during the life of a car-rests upon
the weight of the machine.
1.-THE apparent interest that has
been aroused on these important
questions is shown by the numbers
turned to the Essex, the very latest
product of the automobile designers
art. The weight of the Essex Is
245O pounds "dry" and 1850 pounds
when filled with water, Oil and gas
,,ins For car of the size and per-
forn,sp6a ne the Essex this is an ex-
tremely low Went.
"But low weigh, alone is not en-
ough If it has to be obtained at
the sacrifice of strength the result II
quick depreciation and short life. In
the Essex, however, low weight has
been obtained by perfection Of de-
sign. the result of years of refine
ment. This. added to the highest
quality of materials which are used,
and skilled workmanship, gives
sturdiness which assures long life
and freedom from repairs.
almost as important as weight
of car is its balance. This means
the correct distribution of the
weight on the four wheels. II the
Essex were put on scale it would
be found that the weight on each
wheel was approximately the same.
This equalizes the wear on the tires
and assures perfect traction, thus
eliminating much of the dangerous
tendency to skid found in larger
cars.
Attention to these details has re-
suited in the performances which
have made the Essex the motoring
sensation of the year."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING

Twenty-Five years ago, a young
lad and lassie, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R.
Wright, who still retain their youth
full looks, were united in marriage
at Union, Iowa. On last Friday
evening a number of their friends
called at their home in Audubon
and helped make the day one of
pleasure for the still happy couple.
The diversion of the evening was
playing Somerset. Following sew
eral hours in games. refreshments of
ice cream, cake. pickles, sandwiches
and coffee were served. Those pres
ent were Messrs. and Mesdames F.
A. Johnson, III. G. Leach, E. E.
Reed, A. j. Shupe, d. w. Wood. II.
c. Rogers, M. I. Masterson and the
Wright family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wright received fine set of cut
glass sherbet dishes from their
friends, who when taking their de-
parture, wished Mr.. and Mrs. Wright
many more years of contented life
and IL possible to be with them rs
years hence to help celebrate their
golden wedding anniversary. The
Republican joins at this time in ex-
tending congratulations to Mr.. and
Mrs. Wright.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
ERNIE REED ARRIVES
IN THE UNITED STATES

Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Reed were ov-
enjoyed yesterday morning when
they received a telegram from their
son, Ernie Reed, stating that he
had arrived safely from overseas on
Tuesday and is now stationed at
Camp Merritt, N. j, No further
particulars were received, but they
are looking for letter from their
son today. 1t is hoped that he will
receive his honorable discharge soon
and return to home and friends.
Ernie enlisted in the 16Sth infantry,
42nd division, August z, 1917 and
was started across the pond on Oc-
tober of 1917, on the boat that was
out several days. when ordered to
return to port. He then left for ov-
erseas duty in November, 1917,
landing in England the same month.
Ernie has been through some of the
most thrilling experiences and it is
with the real glad hand of fellow
ship that he will be welcomed by
his friends upon his return home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
OLD RESIDENT OF
COUNTY IS DEAD
CAME TO THIS COUNTY WHEN A
BOY AND REMAINED A CIT.
zen UNTIL DEATH

Uncle Folly" Herrick, one of the
oldest residents of Audubon county
died at his home in Extra last Sat-
urday afternoon, after a lingering
illness. Last fall he was stricken
with the "fu," and though he had
apparently recovered, yet his sys-
tenn was so weakened that he was
unable to withstand the ravages of
the disease. He was a member of
one of the most prominent families
in the county and was well known
in the south part of the county. He
located on a farm in Greeley town
ship where he was prosperous
farmer for many years. After
leaving the farm he with his family
moved to the town of Extra where
he continued to reside until the time
of his death. He was a man of
sterling worth and character and
had the happy faculty OF making
and keeping friends all of whom will
be grieved to learn of his death. He
was Familiarity known to his most
intimate friends as "Uncle Folly"
Judson DeForest Herrick was
born in Chautauqua, N. Y, in the
year 1914 but later moved to Beloit,
Wis, with his parents where they
remained until 1854 when they
came to this county. In 1868 he
went to California where he re-
manned two years after which he To-
Gated on a farm near Bear Grove in
Guthrie county, where he was united
in marriage to Mrs. Lucinda Strick-
land. Here they remained until
they moved onto the farm in Gree
ley township which remained the
family home until a few years ago
when they took up their residence in
Extra.
To this union seven children
were born, two having preceded him
in death. Those living are Alvin
Herrick of Malvern, Iowa; Mrs. J..
II. Crees of Audubon. Curtis D..
Herrick of Los Angeles, Calf; Her
bert of Council Bluffs; and Mrs. G.
B. Scott of this city, who beside the
lifelong companion, 16 grandchil-
dren and Observation-Disclosures are
left to mourn the loss of a devoted
father and loving husband.
Funeral services were held at the
late home in Extra Monday after
noon, conducted by Rev. Lawton of
the Extra M. E. church. Interment
was made in the Extra cemetery be-
side his two little daughters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION
ELECTED LAST MONDAY

The Board of Education for Audu-
bon county, new arrangement that
has just been created by law, was
selected at meeting of the presi-
dents of the school boards of the II
townships In the county and the in
dependent districts at meeting
held at the Auditors office In the
court house last Monday afternoon.
The new law provides for a board
of Education with a membership of
six The full duties of the board
has not yet been defined. but the Sc
lection was made in compliance
with the law. Three of the men,
bers of the board are to serve for
period of five years and three for
a period of two years.
Charles Bagley was made chair
man of the meeting, and w. j. Ham
ilton secretary. The first ballot
taken was an informal one which
brought out the names of seven
members. This was one more than
necessary so another ballot was nee
essary which was a formal ballot
and resulted in the selection of the
following men: 7. NJ. Rasmussen,
five years; James White, two years;
Theo. Nelson, two years; Audubon
Shelley, five years; NJ. NJ. McIntire.
two years and E. II. Steers, five
years.
The following are the presidents
of the various school boards of the
county:
Audubon township-Roscoe Tur-
ner, not present.
Cameron township - Audubon
Shelley, not present. but represented
by his alternate. Geo. Shoemaker.
Douglas township-Chris Larson.
Extra ndependent-John Nelson.
Extra Township-W. T. Bintner.
Greeley Township-F. w. Ridg-
ley.
Hanliin township-M. Knudsen.
Leroy tOwnship-Clint Leonard.
Lincoln township-John Barton.
not present.
Melville township-John Ran
dolph. not present.
Oakfield township-Gilbert Mel
son.
Sharon township-Hans Marquee
sen. not present.
Viola township. C. Strahl.
Gray Experimentation Ruther-
ford.
Kimballton Independent Not
Audubon Independent Chas.
Bagley.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
DELIGHTFUL EVEN.
ING ENTERTATNNfENr

The Misses Nellie and Bessie
Turner entertained number Of
lriends e. their home in the north
part of the city last Friday even
/ ing. The party was given in hon
or Of their brothers, Clarence, E,0;I
and Glenn. Clarence and FLOYD
leave this week for Douglas. Wyo..
where they will look after their
ranch and the party was in the nat
ure of farewell to them,
Games of various kinds were in.
dulged IN until a late hour when re-
ireshments were served. The en-
tire evening was a most enjoyable
one and much time was devoted to
talking over experiences Floyd and
Glen had encountered during their
service I'M the army. both in the
camps in the United States and in
England and France.
Albert Gates. d fromer resident
here but now of Lewis, Iowa. who
was discharged from service At
Camp HUMPHREYS. Va. was among
the guests, and 1t was the first time
that many of the young men had
met since entering army service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
q. iEV. CHARLES 8. LANG
is RETURNED TO AUDUBON

The many friends of Rev. Chas.
s. Lang will be pleased to know that
he will remain in Audubon with
them another year and will continue
his pastorate of the Evangelical
church here. He was re-appointed
at the conference of the Des Moines
district held last week at Radcliffe,
Iowa, being also present at the meet
ings. Rev. A. III. Buente has been
returned to Ross, Ia, and Rev. w.
A. Scholer to Viola. H. J. Faust
was appointed presiding elder. This
was the 59th annual session of the
Evangelical Association and Council
BLUFFS was chosen as the next meet
ing place. We are glad to see Rev.
Lang returned to Audubon as he has
done exceptionally good work while
Mere and is well liked by the people
Of all denominations as we'll as his
own.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-04-10
WILL bartlett MARRIED

Last Saturday VIII Bartlett and
Mrs. Hazel Greenwood were united
in marriage by Rev. Savidge in his
office in the Keeline building at
Omaha lat high noon. Witnesses to
the ceremony were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
J. Conner, who were married at the
same time. The groom is the son
of Fred Bartlett and the bride is a
sister of Mrs. Fred Bartlett. with
whom they have been employed for
some time. They returned to Au-
dubon Sunday to visit several days,
and departed last evening for St.
Paul, Mimi. where tl:eS intend
making their future home. They
were accompanied to st. Paul by her
daughter, Frey.