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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
THERE ARE MANY
Such COMPLAINTS
CONGRESSMAN GREEN Is TRYING
TO PASS A BILL TO BRING
IMMEDIATE RELIEF

There are many complaints from
all parts of the country at the treat
ment some of the soldier boys have
received i'm various ways. Some re-
ports were current before the boys
began to return home, but now that
many of them are back from the
camps in this country as well as
from the battlefields in France. the
complaints are coming in thick and
fast. The people are at loss to
understand why so many of the boys
naye failed to receive their pay. Peo-
pie in Audubon county who were to
receive their allotments have not re-
.eeived it for more than year.
The following letter is a sample of
the many letters that are being re-
ceived. This one was sent TO Con-
gresham Green from a woman in
New York The letters reads as fol-
lows
IT ask your pardon for sending this
10 you and do so because | see by
The papers no one in New York City
seems to be interested in whether the
men come home or stay. i thank you
sincerely for one in the stand you
nave taken and beg of you to do your
best to get your (bill) law rid then
20 see that 1t is enforced. My hrs-
oand was sent away three hours after
peace was declared and papers sign-
cd. Other trains were emptied and
men sent back, drafted men as mine
was, but the train his company was
On pulled out and that is the last I
laEe seen of him. had just left a
hospital after a painful operation but
went to see him Off heartbroken. be-
cause | saw other units getting of
rains to return home. He made his
allotment over to me, but as / expect
you know. the family do not get 1t. l
nave tried in every way so have quit
trying. Have written to Washington
seven times. no answer Am com
PEELED to go to work. stand on my
feet i'll and weak, to buy bread and
butter Is it Just? Why not send
The married men home to support
heir families as long as the govern
ment will not help them even tow
ards their rent. My brother was
sent over in July, 1917. was wound
I'D in the Marine battle, 9nth infantry
was in hospital five months, sent here
20 New York two months ago, then to
Calonla, N ~, where he now Is until
discharged. Has not received one
cent in eight months. What does it
all mean? Now the war is over why
send married men away and let their
families suffer? 1t is a disgrace to
the war department. Now the war
IL ended the boys that fousht and
bled. suffered and their family can
90 to h. They have no more use
for them. but the boys will not for
get the presnt treatment. I beg of
you to excuse me for not signing my
name and address. feel sure from
what sec in the papers of the dras'
tic anI unjust punishment to those
that complain and am afraid they
wouic keep my husband from me for
years to come. God bless and give
you success"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
VISITS OLD TIME FRIENDS

O. J. smith and wife of Indianola.
Iowa, were in the city the latter part
of the week visiting old time friends
for a few days Nineteen years ago
Mr. Smith and his family lived in
Melville township on the old Dawson
farm and is better known to the peo-
pie in that part OF the county as
HOOK" Smith. He has many
friends who still reside there and the
little visit last week rekindled old
friendships. Mr.. Smith is now one
of the prosperous farmers of War
rem county. He was greatly sur
prised 10 see the many improvements
made in the city of Audubon. In fact
he said Audubon looked so attractive
that ne wouldn't mind living in it,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
WERE MARRIED YESTERDAY

Albert Christoffersen, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Christoffersen of
Shelby county and Miss Esther Nor
Jensen. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Mortensen of Kimballton, Sc
cured q marriage license yesterday
of District Court Clerk Horning. Ac-
companied by Peter Mortensen and
c. A. Christoffersen. the happy young
couple went to the home of Rev. Ed
b. Cousins who made them hus-
band and wife. the ceremony being
performed at 2:30 o'clock
This worthy couple are of Shelby
and Audubon counties respectable
families and 1t is the wish of their
numerous friends that they enjoy
welded life TO the fullest for many
years
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
UNITED STATES MARINES
NOW DUTCH CLEANSERS''

Private William Tyson of the Uni
ted States Marine Corps, a Kansas
City. Mo. boy now with the Marines
at COblenz, Germany, and who for
merry worked in a grocery store in
Kay See has written back to
friend here about the new duty of the
Devil Dogs" in running the
Rhine
When We were in France. he
writes. THE natives always address
ed US rs Bon Ami which means. in
French good friend. This got to
be by-word with the Marines, so
that instead ofsaying. 'howdy. ,ba.
we would say. 'howdy. Bon Ami
Well now we are with the Amer
lean Army of Occupation and few
days ago they gave US job of run
ming traffic on the Rhine: we also
police It, Police in the Marine
language means to scrub the deck
or in plain American, get rid of the
fifth aud believe me, we are doing
It.
This morning | ran across one of
my buddies busy with shovel along
the bank of the river. eliminating
some of the trash left by Fritz. He
didn't like his job. could see that
So | thought would cheer him up.
It's a great world if you don't
weaken. Bon Ami | said TO him.
He threw down his shovel, glared
AT me a moment and suffered: Bon
Ami hell I'm Dutch Cleanser
now.
And take it straight from me,
the Devil Dogs are certainly chasing
the dirt. as the advertisements in the
grocery store used to say. When the
Marines get through with their
watch on the Rhine it will be pref
~ respectable and sanitary little old
creek
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
d ECKLES ARRIVES
HOME FROM FRANCE

Private Fred Eckles who has been
in the Marine Corps of the United
States army the past IA months, re-
turned to Audubon Friday morning.
Fred is one Of the many Audubon
county boys who have seen service at
the front In France of whom the peo-
pie are justly proud. While in ac-
tion Fred was gassed and she'll
shocked, which compelled him to re-
main in the hospital for quite pc
riod. He left the day following
Christmas and arrived in American
January 9Th Since his return from
France he has been stationed at one
of the southern environments and is
home on a furlough at this time, en-
joying pleasant visit with his sis
ter. Mrs. Phil Crow and family and
numerous friends. We were prom
Used an interview with Fred, which
failed to materialize. therefore We are
unable at this time to give the
write-up justly due him for the he
roic service rendered during his dar-
ing exploits in the worlds best army.
No doubt, but what he has many
thrilling exploits worthy OF mention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
BANQUET and A
SOCIAL EVENING
DELIGHTFUL EVENING SPENT BY
MEMBERS OF EASTERN STAR
AND MASONIC LODGE

The members of the Eastern Star
and Masonic lodge held banquet in
the dining hall OF the order last
Thursday evening. II was the time
/ for installing the officers elect for
the ensuing year and it had been
planned to hold joint installation
which was to be public
About seven O'Clock the IFS pres
ent were seated at the tables in the
spacious dining room where a four
course supper was served by the Vir-
! ginian Cafe. While the guests we're
gathering and during the banqueting
hour music was furnished by the So
nora. The dining tables were neatly
arranged and beautifulcut flowers
found places on each of the tables.
After all had been served. those
present gathered in the lodge room
where Miss Mildred Buck rendered a
piano solo which found a responsive
chord in the hearts OF her auditors.
Mrs. Flora Freeman then sang a vo
cal solo that was exceptionally well
rendered. She was given such hear
/ ty applause that she was compelled to
respond with an encore number
which proved as delightful rs the
/ first number.
! The hall was filled 10 capacity and
/ it was little. difficult to arrange the
crowd so the installation OF officers
could proceed without interruption.
However, the work was done in a
creditable manner and the following
officers were duly installed:
airs. Belle Smith Worthy Matron
/ George Carter -... Worthy Patron
.
/ Mabel Keith -..-...... Secretary
Ella Farquhar .. Treasurer
Mae Sampson ...--....... Conductress
Vera Rutherford Asso. Conductress
Frank Sampson ............-.- Chaplain
Flora Freeman ...--........ Organist
Mrs. John Reinemund m Marshall
A. NJ. Currier .-.-........ Sentinel
T. H. McFadden ......-........-. Warden
Those representing the five points
OF the star were Misses Lois Perrine.
Hazel Anderson. Lorraine Graham,
Alma Christensen, Lorraine Graham,
Sise.
Immediately following the ipstaila-
ton on the officers of the Eastern
Star. the newly elected officers of
VeritaS Lodge No 392 A. F.. and A.
NJ. were installed. The officers for
the coming year are. A. J. Van Sise.
Worshipful Master: w. j. Kness,
Senior Warden: Lew McLeran, Jun
ior Warden. A number of appoint
i've officers were installed and others
will be installed later when these
places have been filed
The entire affair was a delightful
one to the Masons, their wives and
friends. Both orders have enjoyed
a wonderful growth during the past
year and both of them have so much
work on hand at present that 1t will
require number of special meetings
in order to accomplish all that is de-
sired
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
DEATH or BENJAMIN MOORE

Benjamin Moore was born in the
year 1887 on May 9th and passed
from this life NJ the home of his son.
Lester Moore in PeetZ. Colo. Mon
day. January goth. 1919. being at
the time of his death was 81 years, \
months and IL days OF age. Six
children survive to mourn his death.
Mrs. j. r. Peronette Sioux Falls. s.
D.. Mrs. Andrew Johnson of Douglas.
n ID, VIII Moore of Streator. Ill, Les
ter Moore of Peetz, Colo. and George
and Lew Moore of Audubon. His
wife departed this life Is years ago.
The remains arrived in Audubon yes
terday afternoon and were taken TO
the home of his granddaughter. Mrs.
j. =. Foltz. III N. Market street. The
funeral will be held this afternoon az
two o'clock from the Methodist Epis-
copal church, conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. G.. M. Proctor. with inter
Inent in the Maple Grove cemetery.
The relatives have che sympathy of
the community In this their sad be-
reavement
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
PIANO FOR CHURCH

The people out at Melville Center
Methodist church this week purchas-
ed piano from c. II. Wilde for their
Sunday School. They have felt the
need of suitable instrument for
some time. but the question Of rails
ing funds to buy one was the all i'm
portant issue. A fund to purchase
a piano was started some time ago
cn da sufficient amount was raised
to make a liberal payment. The bal
ance will be raised in the near flu
ture.. The people out at Melville
are to be congratulated for they de-
serve an instrument in the church in
keeping with the demands of the
times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
MANY FARMERS BUTCHERiNG

The farmers are taking advantage
of this present spell of good weather
to do their annual January task, that
of butchering hogs for the winter and
spring meat supply. The weather
would be better for butchering If a
trifie colder, but on the country
roads the track is pretty good for
auto traffic and many farmers are
clubbing together in their butchering
Lard. fresh meat and sausage all
are eagerly watched for by the town
residents and the country folks sell
their surplus to the local grOcers
However, not much meat is coming in
as the majority of it is being used
by the farmers themselves, but some
OF them are remembering their poor
relatives in town. We know.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
HIGu SCHOOL CALENDAR

January 24-Basket ball game at
Carroll Boys.
January 31-Double header bas.
ket ball game with Manning at Au-
dubon.
February High school declams.
tory contest
February double header bas-
ket ball game at Atlantic.
February 14-Basket ball game
with Carroll at Audubon Boys.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
MELVILLE CENTER SOCIAL

Friday evening at the w. A,
HOLSTER home one-half mile west of
Melville Center church good social
time was had, when about 100 peo-
pie presented themselves at the home
and passed the evening in games and
conversation. Refreshments were
served and at this time 1921 was
raised for the benefit of che church
and pay ng for the honor roll and
service flag More money has been
subscribed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
PHHATHEA CLASS WILL
GIVE VALENTINE SOCIAL

On Friday night, February 14th
the Philathea class of the Presbyteri-
an church will hold social and Val
entine party at the church parlors.
This is going to prove rare treat.
as there will be fortune telling, can
dy booths and lunches, besides asfish
pond and various kinds of games.
The proceeds received will be used
for the care of one of the WAR OR
PHANS." Come out and enjoy the
evening and at the same time help
this good cause along. No matter
what your church affiliations, every
one is welcome.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
j. X. JENSEN TO BUILD

J. X. Jensen purchased the vacant
lots from G.. w. Preston the fore part
of the week and is possible will build
new home early in the spring. The
lots are known as part of the John
Griggs property on Second Avenue
and were bought by Mr.. Preston a
couple of years ago. Mr.. Jensen
recently sold his residence property
to o. s. Welch, who will soon move
to Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
THE OVERSEAS oUARTETTE

One of the real delightful musical
entertainments to apepar in Audubon
this year is the Overseas Quartette
which comes to the Presbyterian
church tomorrow night. This ought
to be big head-liner for all the boys
have sen service ia France and will
no doubt tell their experiences as
wei las to sing the songs the boys in
the trenches loved to hear. The
attraction is brought here by the
brotherhood of the church. 1t
ought to he a privilege for everyone
in the community 10 hear this mum
her and at the same time help the
menwho are responsible for bringing
the attraction to our midst
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
GERMAN CHURCH SOLD

Last Saturday afternoon the Ger
man church was sold to the highest
bidder. The bidding was not very
spirited. only two being interested
The building and lot was knocked
down to Chas. Sunberg for something
near $1,000. The lot is fine one
and Mr.. Sunberg is at present tear
ing down the old church and will
build a modern home on the SIZE
Karl Rasmussen purchased the bell
and organ and no doubt will make
good use of them. Lake Martinsen
was the auctioneer and proved him
self a capable one
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
POSTMASTER LIMpING AROUND

The genial and jovial postmaster.
S. B. Morrissey, is getting around to-
day with great deal of difficulty
but with the aid Of a cane, Ia aDie to
be about his duties at the office A
few days ago he either sprained his
right foot or rheumatism has settled
in the joints, making II almost i'm
possible for him to walk. This in
convenience is not the worst accord
ing to Mr.. Morrissey, for he says he
has been deprived of three nights
sleep already and there is no indica-
ton In sight as to when he is going
to get any relief. II is 80 be hoped
that he will soon get relief and that
he may be able 70 get about in his
usual way
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
FOURTH NUMBER ON COURSE

The fourth number OF the winter
lecture course at Gray will be held at
the NJ. W, A. hall in that town on
Thursday. January 30th. The lee
ture is to be given by ErnstJ. Powell,
one of the we'll known men on the ly-
ceum platform. His subject will be
The Purpose of Lectures. The
course has been we'll patronized this
winter and those in charge are espe-
cially anxious to have a large crowd
to hear this splendid number.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
HERE ON VISIT

Walter Hansen and family of
Hutchinson. Mimi. arrived In Audi
bon yesterday afternoon for a visit
with her sister. Mrs. Jens A. Loss and
family for a perioof two weeks.
They will also enjoy visit with 9TH
err relatives and former friends, Mr..
Jensen having been in the bakery
business In Audubon several years
ago. The family are doing nicely In
Minnesota and like the place fine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
AUDUBON COUNTY WILL
REACH HER QUOTA

The Armnian, Syrian and Polish
reiief fund drive made in Audubon
county last week proved quite salts
factory Not all of the townships
have made complete report. hut it
is understood upon good authority
that practically every township in
the county will meet lbs quota in
full. Some of the townships prac-
tically doubled their quota like
Douglas and Sharon
The county chairman. Rev. Vim.
Mack. gave Us the following report
this morning:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
NOTICE

The regular meeting OF the Eastern
Star will be held Tuesday eTening.
January 2Sth. Meeting will bosin
promptly at eight o'clock. Mabel
Keith. Secretary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
CLUB MEETING NEXT MONDAY

The ladies of the Columbian Club
will meet with Miss Genevieye Foley
at the George Foley home on next
Monday afternoon. 1t will be a gen.
eral meeting and members OF all the
departments will be in attendance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
W. X. C'S INSTALL OFFICERS

The Allison w. X. c. installed che
newly elected officers at meeting
held last Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
Annis Weighton was the installing
officer and those who will ill the
places for the ensuing year are:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
TURKEYS FOR SALE

Have for sale pure bred Bourbon
Red Turkeys, early hatch. Enquire
Of Mrs. A. l.. McMurphy. phone
s5As1. 3-tl
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23

Wanted--Clean cotton rags a
The Republican Office.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23

COCKERELS FOR SALE
Have for sale a few Barred Ply
mouth Rock cockerels for sale. En-
quire of Mrs. Madison Spencer. Adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-25
GOODFELLOWS WORK

The readers of The News Scimar this year contributed
the GoodeowsSanta Claus club approximately $4,000 to be
spent for charity.
1t the largest amount ever raised through Memphis
paper for similar We have knowledge of APP
proximating this having been raised city any time
Those who have followed the work OF the organization day
by day recorded in the columns fairly familiar
with the scope character the work Only those who have
given their time investigation and inquiry for deserving chill
dren and old people and destitute families begin to appe
cate what this work has meant
Naturally there have been many applications for help Most
of them deserving Some of them mposto II there
any doubt the children the benefit OF the doubt But
the applicants the only that helped The
real difficulty in locating those who needed help but
proud ask pontand there many
comes mind One Of the Goodielows heard OF who
lived alone old shack OF place and reported to be In
need He found that she had fire that she very old;
that she had relatives for her and that for days
past she had lived five cents worth OF crackers Once she
wealthy and held prominent place III the social lite OF her
section progressive in Mississippi named for her
family With bitter and show of the old pride she IN
sisted (ooGcoW that she need OF charity An
unmarked package with order for coal clothing and the
few things necessary make Christmas day 1t not OF
happiness least day without hunger went to her door IN
the stiffness OF the evening.
There hundreds Of like this SO far as we know
been cared for The Goodeows have overlooked
one far humanity possible find worthy
If have missed shall be greatly panied for friends
have made possible do the things that desredo
that there empty stocking Christmas morning
feed the hungry minister the sick and the afflicted and
to do good to everyone need
A great applications have from ont of town To
those outside Of Memphis who have aided locating the de-
serving and protected from the very few who would have taken
away from those able take OF themselves
debt OF gratitude.
Those who made this work possible by their generous
tbutons deserve all the happiness that who minis
tiers to the unfortunate OF his fellow men,
We will be with YOU again Christmas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-25
LOCAL. MEN LIKE
RETURN Of ROADS
Many Soliciting Offices viii
Be Opened Here-Many
Promotions Expected.

President Wilson'S announcement Of
the date upon which the railroads are
to be returned to private control made
Christmas much happier to many men in
local railway circles, ending as il cid
their suspense as to their future after
the first of the year. While all compe
tent railway men are assured of good
Jobs, and many are due for promotions
when the roads are returned, very few
are certain. as to what their positions
will be or where their duties may take
them after the change Is made. With
the. date for the transfer fixed, and
with twotmonths for the corporate in
terests to complete their organizations
and perfect pans for resuming the OPP
GRAFTON Of Their property, there will be
time for all officials who are to be
changed to be given ample notice,
which would not have been possible had
the railroads been returned the first
Of the year.
That many changes will be made is
certain, for under government control
many departments were consolidated
and men Were transferred from depart
'nent to department and from one rail-
road to another. When the ra lroads
are permitted to resume soliciting bust
ness many new commercial offices will
be opened and there will be thousands
of fine positions to be filled,
There is little doubt that the corpor-
ate nteres hal plans made for TAX
ing over their lines Jan, l. and that
they could have assumed the manage
ment of the lines up "A hours notice,
but their plans We're not made known
even to the operating officials, and
there Undoubtedly would have been
much confusion had the change been
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