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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
SELLS JEWELLERY BUSINESS

Monday of this week, w. H.
C0wles made q deal whereby Mr..
John #. Baker of Manning became
owner of the Cowles jewelry bust
ness, Mr.. Cowles retaining the build.
Ing. Possession will be given
March LIST. Mr.. Cowles has been
engaged in business in Audubon the
past 81 years and had built up a
solid and substantial business at
which he made q decided success.
He has always been found upright in
his dealings with men and all will
regret The departure ,of Mr. and
Mrs. Cowies from Audubon. Hav--
ing gained enough Of this worlds
goods to insure their future comfort,
and wishing to enjoy their later
years near their son, N. w. Cowles
and family. who reside in Los An
geles. Calf, they will move there as
soon as arrangements can be made
to do so. Their numerous acquaint-
ances here and elsewhere will wish
them continued success and happi-
ness wherever they go. Mr.. Baker
is man of family, having q wife
and three children who mill move to
Audubon as soon after March LIST, as
possible.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
CHANGE IN BUSINESS

Homer BoOton who the past year
has been operating the pool and bill
lard parlor in the James Law build
Ing on Washington street, sold the
same yesterday to Arthur Petersen.
who took possession Immediately.
Mr.. Petersen is young man who
Just sold his farm and comes to Au-
dubon to make this his home. 1t
was reported that he had purchased
another pool hall. but Mr.. Petersen
said the report was not correct and
was only raw guess. He has an
advertisement in today's Republican
In which he invites the public in a
general way to pay him a visit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
-. 600 FOUR-MINUTE
SPEECHES MADE IN IOWA

twenty thousand speeches to au-
diences approximating FIVE to eight
million people tells the story of the
war work In Iowa of the Four Min
ute speakers.
e. B. Wilson. state director, made
this estimate after the publication
or the statistics at Washington. n. &.
That Iowa made probably the best
record in the union for reaching the
rural communities Is the belief of the
workers in this state.
Toward the hast these 1000 speak
ers in Iowa and organizations were
active in 2SS different communities.
An average of 1000 speeches were
made in each of the final campaigns.
Acting in accordance with orders
from Washington the work OF the
Four Minute Men was closed In
Iowa December Gath.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
DEATH OF EVERETT SMITH


has been suffering from a stroke of
paralysis. died at his home in this
lefty last Sunday evening. His many
friends hoped all summer long that
he would continue to improve. but
about ten days ago he suffered an
other stroke which caused his death
a few days later.
Mr.. Smith worked as contractor for
the county many years and had a
wide acquaintance. He was q hard
working. conscientious man and his
death will be sad news to host of
close friends.
Everett Edward Smith, son of VIM.
and Rebecca Smith, was born In Jas
per county, Iowa, near Prairie City,
and died at his home In Audubon at
the age Of 81 years. IL months and
Is days. He grew to manhood in
the community where he was born,
later coming to Anita. Cass county.
On June 30, 1887 he was united In
marriage with Alma Foster of Audu-
bon county and to them were born
four children, two sons. VIM. E. and
Leonard E., two daughters, Mrs. May
Robinson Of Audubon and Mrs. Eva
McManigal OF Hammil. 8. d. Besides
the widow and his four children he
leaves three brothers, and two sisters
and an aged mother. besides four
grandchildren.
He united with the Methodist Epis
copal church Of Audubon under the
preaching Of Evangelist VIM. A. SUM-
day about 10 years ago.
He was stricken with apoplexy on
April 10, 1913 and from this attack
he never fully recovered and though
he made brave fight for his health
and though all was done for him that
kind hands could do, he was taken,
after eight months OF suffering.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church yesterday after
noon at $3.50. conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. C.. w. Proctor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
". l.. BROCkwAY ENTERTAINED

Monday evening at the w. o. w.
hall. q right royal reception and
banquet was held In honor of the
most distinguished and first returned
hero OF the hghting lines in France.
Private Lawrence Brockway who
was wounded In the battle of Cha
teau Thierry. The reception, I'M
der the auspices Of the Audubon
Cornet Band, was very pleasant af-
fair and will long be remembered by
the guest of honor, the members OF
tn band ana their ladies'. Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Brockway, the soldiers
parents; Mr.. and Mrs. John Refine
mund, and the members of the local
exemption board. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carson Broadway of Perry, were also
guests in attendance.
The hall was gorgeously decorated
IN Old Glory's triumphant colors.
Music by the band. with lover
There" as the favorite selection,
dancing and feasting comprised a
large part Of the evenings enter
tainment. but the most interesting
feature Of the evening was the re-
lating Of experiences and war stories
by Private William Lawrence Brock
way who was THERE in the thickest
of 1t. Everyone expressed gratitude
for his return and best wishes for
Q life of Joy and success even though
q permanent wound in service for his
country is his most cherished souv-
euir. E,A
= Mr.. Brockway volunteered his
services to his country In June, 1917,
and went almost direct to Camp
Mills, N. ". from where he was sent
overseas. He saW some hard fight
ing before he was injured and taken
to one Of the Red Cross hospitals.
When able TO leave France he was
sent to New York and taken TO the
hospital at Newport News. where he
remained week to rest up before
being sent to IT. Des Moines for
further treatment. Lawrence has
been enjoying his furlough in Audi
bon with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Brockway and returned to TT.
Des Moines yesterday morning to re-
ceive medical care at the hands of
the government until such time It
Ii deemed advisable for him to be
out. The many friends Of
Lawrence were pleased to see him
again and to know that he h recov- |
ering SO nicely.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
NO ONE WAS SHOT

Winslow Copeland came to town
last night and sent Sheriff Wilson
and his deputy to the home Of VIM.
Layland to relieve him of firearms as
Mr.. Copeland AYERS that his life was
threatened. At the hour of going to
press no steps had been taken Of
ficially and the matter may be- drop
ped as We understand there was no
evidence to substantiate the claim
that Mr.. Copeland's life was threat
ened. The general opinion Is that
there was no occasion for calling the
county officialA
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
START NEW Garages

Earl Ruddy and J. G. Fiscus have
formed Il partnership and started a
garage at Ross. Both these young
men are capable and understand
their business. They ask for a share
of the patronage OF the public and
assure them the best OF service. II
your automobile needs fixing, the
boys ask that you bring Il to them
and they will guarantee to put il in
the best OF condition. This new
firm will appreciate any business that
can be thrown their way. Give them
trial.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
IOWA FLYER FALLS 1900
FRET IN

Lynnville, Ia, Dec. 30.--Ensign
Dwight Macy. pilot instructor In
the naval air station at Key West,
had the thrilling experience of fall
ing 1900 feet In q seaplane three
weeks ago but 1t was not enough to
keep him from spending the holidays
at his home. Ensign Macy suffered
severe cut over one eye. although
his machine was totally wrecked. AL
though II is necessary to keep the
injured eye bandaged. he has taken
several spins in the air just to show
that he has kept his nerve.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
PLEASANT TINE LAST NIGHT

The Womans Club held a masQue-
rade and social program at the Watts
hall last night. About rs members
with their husbands were in attend
ance. After the &Inmasking. re-
freshments consisting Of coffee and
pie were served. A prize was given
the best masked lady and gentleman
and a general good time was enjoyed
by all present. After the luncheon
was served. the young folks spent the
remainder of the evening in dancing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02

home. Paris cannot be much over
60 or 70 miles from here as 1t Is
about $50 miles from the front, so
you see I am . long ways OF yet
How far is Bill Rutt from Paris,
and what, direction Ia he? I am
southwest. II you were here and
could see some Of the airships loop
the loop you would cay that Beechey
did not know how to fly. Another
thing. the prices are pretty high. A
can OF salmon costs 70 cents and
tobacco Is about the same as In the
United States. Tuxedo Is IA cents a
can; apples 20c apiece; gasoline is
quart; chickens all the way from
$1.75 to $3.50 each. Well. I sup
pose by the time you get this letter
Jack will be discharged from the
army IL they are getting discharged
In the States as fast as we heard
they were. I heard they were dis
charging 10000 q day In the States
and that they had a million and a
half to discharge before they started
on US over here. That is all right
I heard that there we're three mil
lion and half over here. They
are talksg OF changing the drill
hours down to FIVE hours instead Of
eight, so that will help out like ev-
erything. because We have to get
out and stand reveille at six o'clock
in the morning. And lately there
have been some big feasts here. and
the stone floors sure are cool this
time Of the year. It makes me think
Of the timA our house burned down
and we were in the auto shed. These
hiilets we arc In now put me In mind
of that fall. I suppose the corn is
all picked II Jack Lloyd and Bill
Murray got 40 days furlough to
come home and pick corn. got a
letter from George Schultz and one
from Shorty Murray. one from Jack
Morris at Camp Pike. Also three
other letters besides and they were
dated the 23rd Of September and the
2lst OF September. SO you can see
they are all old enough to have gone
around the world twice and then got
here. Tell Jack that he ought to
be here u ne wanted to have some
fun with the Jews. There are
about thre or four hundred here now.
Well. I guess I will ring of till next
pay so ! can get lots OF paper.
have got three months pay coming
the last OF this month and have $50
besides. so I will have over a hun
dred dollars the first of next month
and that Is too much to carry every
day. don't you think 30? Well. thia
Ia all for this time. 90 boodbye.
PVT. JAMES M. LLOYD.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02

Washington. ID. c.. Dec. 81
Casualties in the great war may pass
the staggering total Of 31.591.75S OF
which 7,909,76S werh deaths in
battle. from wounds or from disease.
according to rough estimate COM
piled today from authentic (mostly
Officially sources.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
The men TO SPREAD
GOOD FELLOWSHIP
WILL BANQUET THE LADIES OF
THE CHURCH AT A RABBIT
SUPPER TUESDAY NIGHT

The men Of the Methodist Episco-
pal church of Audubon arc going to
have their annual rabbit supper in
the basement of the church on Tues
day, January 7th. This innovation
was inaugurated last year with such
| phenomenal success that it was de-
cided to make thu rabbit supper an
annual affair. not only to fill the
inner man, but to promote and ex-
tend the sphere of good fellowship.
In order to provide sufficient game
for the supper, q hunt Is planned
which will begin tomorrow morning
and will continue until Tuesday az
ternoon. With che present oondi-
ton Of the weather, there ought not
to be any difficulty In securing an
abundance of Jack rabbits to supply
the demands for meat. There are
a lot OF good hunters who are inter-
ested In the matter 20 that the sup
per Is an assured success.
The ladies Of the church arc al
ways eager and willing to do their
share to carry on the work In all of
the departments of the church. The
men feel they ought to show their
appreciation and have determined to
serve the banquet to the ladies and
not ask them to do q thing but to
eat.
A committee who has charge OF
the supper met the fore part Of the
week and the following committees
were appointed:
Director Of dining room, DR.. H. c.
Rogers.
Director of kitchen, w. J. Hamil-
ton. assisted by the following COM
mittee: Chef Caldwell. Wilbur
Kennels, Chas. Layland, C. II. Samp-
son, Levi Kopp and w. w. Perrine.
Decorating Committee: Ivan
Kelley. Emil Bilharz. Carl Bisgaard,
Arnold Shupe, Arthur Leach, viii
Wright and Harry Edwards
Table No. 1: Under direction of
A. J. Shupe. with VIM. Shupe. A, J.
Van Sise and Harold Masters, assist
ants.
Table No. q: Under direction
Of F. A. johnson. with d. W. Wood,
J. J. Ruhs. and H. A. Nothup. as
sistants.
Table No. 3: Under direction Of
e. e. Reed. with w. J. Kness. e.
F. johnson and Henry Leach. assist
ants.
Table No. 4: Under direction of
=. c. Sampson, with ;Chas. johnson.
George L. Gore and Floyd Turner,
Table No. 8: Under direction of |
Irving johnson. with DR.. e. L. Fitch,
Rem Phelps and e. r. Bilharz, assist
ants.
Table No. 6: Under direction of
George B. Scott. with J. r. Wright,
w. w. Smith and Superintendent N. |
N. McIntire, assistants.
Finance Committee: C. w. Proc
tor, Chas. Nelson. e. r. Bilharz and
Levi Kopp. i
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
FAREWELL PARTY GIVEN
FOR FJl1NN&2TY FAINT

Tuesday night tho homo OF Mr..
and nrs. Thos. Finnesty on the e. A.
Bates farm one and . half miles
east Of town was the soene Of an en-
Joyable time. The occasion was in
the nature of q farewell party for
Mr.. Finnerty and family, who will
move next week to Manning, where
they have rented the Mr.. Best farm
four miles southeast Of that place.
Thirty neighbors and relatives
partook Of the festivities and enjoy
ed social and good time In general.
At 11:30ia fine luncheon was served
and the guests and Finnarty family
took advantage Of seeing ont the old
and in the new year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Finnerty have been
farming here for the past three years
and It 70 with much regret that their
numerous friends see them leave Au-
dueoO, hut Will wish Them the best
Of everything IN their new home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
MEETING OF METHODIST
MINISTER'S no BE HELD HERE

The pastors of the Methodist
churches Of Dedham. Gray. Manning.
Extra and Audubon, will be In session
in Audubon on Wednesday. January
Sth with Drs. Talley. Empty and Full
kerson. In the evening these gentle
men will speak at the Methodist
church on the "Great Centenary
Drive" to which the public is invit-
ed. These gentlemen will have mes
sages worthy of a large hearing. The
above charges represent what ia call
ed the Audubon group, OF which Rev
Proctor. Of this city, Is the leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
BOY BREAKS ARM

New Years day at the home of his
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Jen-
sen. two miles south Of town, their
son, Emert had the misfortune to
fall from the hay stack and break
his left arm. He was helping his
father with the chores at the time.
His father Immediately brought him
70 Audubon and had q physician set
the injured member and he Is getting
along as well as could be expected.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY

MasOns OF veritas Lodge No. 392
will hold their regular meeting jan
uary !. 1919 at 1880 p. m. There
will also Be work in the first degree.
Let there be good attendance. Re-
freshments after the work. j. w.
Landrum, w. M.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02

GENT RED CROSS
An attempt is being made to have
the schools Of the county 60 over
the top 100 percent Red Cross In the
Junior Red Cross movement. There
are ITO schools In the county and Of
these large percent are now 100 Der
cent Red Cross. The county super
intendent. Miss Ella n. Stearns. Is
now attempting to get the entire 10
schools into the movement for 100
percent and thus pat Audubon coun
~ at the head Of all counties In the
state In this respect,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
NOTICE.

The party that took my double
tree on my wagon In front Of John
Lovelace's yard will please return
zane or notify ne Of IL Whereabouts.
1t "a WIN. BAUER, Aadabea. II.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
HOUSE FOR SALE.

New and modern house for sale.
Inquire at this office ssh
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
LETTERS FROM our
BOYS IN FRANCE
SEND MANY CHEERFUL AlNSSAG-
rs TO THEIR PARENTS IN
THE HOME LAND

Belgium, Nov. 20, 1918.
Ny Dear Mother:-Wnl try and
drop You q few lines to let you know
know that / am o. K, and hope
ehat You ere all the same. have
not written to you for a long time
90 I guess you will begin to think
b. this time that / have forgotten
you, but I have not. am Just
camping here for few days and
when I get back in the United
States. which ] do not believe will
b long, I will be able to tell you
more than can write. Have not
had . chance to write to you as we
have been J the move all the time.
We went Ter the top the first of
Novemb< Ind went nine kilo-
meters the first day and went till
the eth before we stopped and we
held the first line, and the night Of
he 10th we went over the top
again. We crossed the Meuse
river. Had some fght. let me tell
you. We satred on . 35S kiio-.
meter hike and are In Belgium
DOW, bat will soon be IN Ger
many. have been sleeping out.
IN the rain and snow for . month.
We Sure have had tough time Of
e. but nom now ON We Will get
= stay In towns ana am sure glad
q Il. I am getting farther away
6Dm home. mother dear, but will
con be With you. That will be
Happy day when the time comes. II
got IL letters from you In the last
few days and all the gum can
dhew. It sure comes in handy ON
t1eGe hikes. We hike two days and
TT two days and that b not half
IA.
8 POOR Glenn died. That sure is
- bed. We are having nice
wyather now, only little cold Just
% q don't start to rain.
I got Ave le<tcrs this morning
from yoa and one from Lille, one |
from Iva Twist and one from Can
AAa and one from Omaha.
Wen. mother, won't write too
maCh or ] won't have much 70 tell |
yoa when get homo, only you had
beetef 20 on making cakes. ha! ha!
We ret tomorrow and start again to |
hike the day after. 20 viii close. Yes |
ne letters are coming good now and |
hope they keep the good work go
ING. ! have some pictures to send
you Il ! Gan get any envelopes big
soough 60 put them In.
0oodby. With lots Of love from
JOHN H. CRuES.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-02
IMMENSE CASUALTY LIST

CHAS. s. LANG. Pastor
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP or Fios
At ONCE " BILIOUS OR
CoNSTiPATED.

Look. at the tongue, motheri II
coated, 1t Is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, ~listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour.
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhea, full Of cold, give q
~teaspoonful Of california Syrup OF
Figs" and In a few hours all the foul,
constlpated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping. and you
have a we'll playful child again.
You needn't OK sick children to
take this harmless "frult laxative;"
they love its delicious taste, and IL
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle OF
california Syrup Of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children Of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware Of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that 1t is made by he "Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with tontempt.-Adv.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06
SAGE AND SULPHUR
DARKENS GRAY HAIR
tie Grandmother's Recipe to Restore
Color, Gloss and At
Effectiveness.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, property compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray. Years ago the only way to
get this mixture was to make 1t at
home, which mussy and trouble
some. Nowadays, by asking at any
drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound" you will get a large
bottle of this famous old recipe, inn
proved by the addition Of other In
gradients, at a small cost.
Don't stay gray! Try 1t! No n
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair, as 1t does 1t so naturally and
evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft
brush with 1t and draw this through
your hair, taking n small strand at
a time; by morning the gray hair dis
appears, and after another application
or two your hair becomes beautifully
dark, glossy and attractive.-Ady.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06

Within ten minutes after an appli.
c1tfon Of Danderine you can not find a
sfngfa trace of dandruff or falling hair
and your scalp will not itch, but what
vim pfesse you most will be after q few
weeks use, when you see new hair, fine
a7d d0wDy at iirst-yes-but really
new Iisir-growing all owe the scalp.
A iittie Danderine Immediately dou-
bles the beauty Of your hair. No diff
Ference how duh, faded, brittle and
scrugsy. just molsten a cloth with DAN
deriue and carefully draw it through
your hair, taking q small strand at a
time The effect Is amazing-your hair
viii De light, fluffy and wavy, and have
an appearance of abundance; an in
comparable lustre, softness and luxu-
xfanea.
Get a small bottle Of Knowlton's
Daaderine for a few cents at any drug
store or tsitet counter, and prove that
your fsoir Is a. pretty and soft as any
THAT 1t has been neglected or injured
by careless treatment-that's all-you
surely can have beautiful hair and lots
OF it IL you will lust try a little Dam
deriDe.-Adv. 3.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06
WHERE HER DADDY BELONGED
Evidently a New FraternaI Order Of
Which Little Has So Far Been
Heard.

Helen Perry. age eleven, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Perry, 2202 Mar.
tindale avenue, had a tooth pulled and
was sitting in the dentists chair, tears
of both fright and pain still rolling
down her cheeks. A moose head on
the wall of the Office caught her eye,
and she conflded to the dentist that
her papa belonged to the same order.
"He's an Eagle, too, and a." but
she could not recall the name of still
another order to which her father be-
longed, the Stays.
She sat In a quandary for a few
moments, probably trying to recall the
names of all wild animals and birds
she had ever heard. Finally she had
an inspiration. '-'
He's a skunk" she announced,
pleased at the in~fallibility of her mem
ory.-Indianapolis News.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06

Sure enough, Bates lived there
and Bates was at home.
AT Stones first questions he
broke down and confessed to the
assault with the blackjack.
"But / didn't kill herl" he
cried, "she was already dead Oh,
my God can / ever forget those
terrible, staring eyesl The saints
forgive me! / was half crazy.
There she was, dead, and yet smil-
ing and happy lookingl Oh, sir,
what does it all meant"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06
CReiN FOR cATARRH
OPENS UP N0STRILS
Tells How to Get Quick Relief
fFusa Head-coids. It's Splendid

In one minute your clogged nostrils
win open. the air passages Of your
head wiz clear and you can breathe
Freely. No more hawking. snufiing,
Allowing. headache. dryness. No strug-
Cling Cor breath at night, your cold or
csharrh will be gone.
Get & small bottle Of Ely's Cream
Bafm From your druggist now. Apply
q little OF this fragrant, antiseptlc,
healIag cream In your nostrils. 1t pen
etrsfes through every air passage Of
tine head. soothes the inflamed or
swollen mucous membrane and relief
cutaes INSTANTLY.
IT'S Just fine. Don't stay s~tuffed-up
with d cold or nasty catarrh-Reiief
COMES SO quickly.-Ads. .