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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-10-07
GRAIN MARKET FALLING.
Wheat, Corn, Oats and Flour
Moving Downhill

Chicago, Oct. 4.-Wheat futures
declined 10 to IL cents bushel today
in the principal grain markets of the
West, in some cases touching low
levels not before reached since the
government established the wartime
wheat price.
December deliveries closed in Chi
cago and st. Louis at s1.95 up to
$685. and at Kansas City even a
lower level was reached in $1.91.
At Minneapolis the December or
ton closed at an even $500, drop Of
111se from Saturday.
March options closed:
At Chicago s1.91 to $1.91E; at
Kansas City $1.s7%; at st. Louis
$685.; at Minneapolis $1.98.
Declines in wheat were reflected
in new flour quotations from Mimi
eapolis, where recession of 60t a
barrel since Friday were reported
by two mills bringing flour to$11.3O
and S11.55 a barrel. in quarter bar
rel sacks.
Corn and oats likewise touched
new low levels, equalling quototions
of 1916 and 1917, for the December
options. December corn closed today
in Chicago at Ssh and &c, compared
with $1.21, six weeks ago and
$1.76h in July, 1919. Cash corn
at that time reached $2.10.
Oats established new low records
in both the December and May deli
veries, closing at 55t and 59f on
the broad. In May of this year. May
options went as high as $1.08h.
Lack of export demand and free
Canadian offerings are given as the
causes of the decline in wheat, and
corn and oats are reflecting the
wheat situation.
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Cost of Dying Drops.

Greenville, Sept. 30.-Due to the de-
cline in the price of coffins and the
lower wages for grave diggers, one
may die and be buried at cost of
from Is to 25 per cent. less than a
month ago, according to reductions
in embalming and burial expenses an
nounced today by the leading under
taking establishments here.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-10-07

Mrs. Emma c. Bergdol and her
four eo-defendants were convicted in
Philadelphia on a charge of conspira-
'ey to aid her sons, Grover Cleveland
and Erwin Bergdoll, to evade military
service. It has not been announced
when they will be sentenced and they
are out on bail pending argument for
q new trial.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER Z. 1920.
AT MOTHERS KNEE
No Child Forgets the Prayer 1t Learns
at This Sacred Shrine.

The following letter and clipping
from The Progressive Farmer was re-
oeived by the editor in his mail few
daus ago, and we take great pleasure
IN reproducing it along with a part
Of the letter which accompanied it,
trusting that not only mothers read it,
but that it may impress itself upon
the minds IF girls and boys:
"I inclose a clipping that beg you
give conspicuous place in your valu-
able paper, with the hope that par
ents in this county may read it. !!
have four daughters and l have read
it to them all; no sons (and l am
glad) for I see and hear so much Of
the bad of them. Oh, that they could
see twenty or more years to come fol
them. feel quite sure after you have
read this little clipping, it will i'm
press you as it has me. Am asking
too much of you? I think not from
what have read from you in your
paper"
The clipping follows:
Children are close observers and
natural ircitators. If they hear quar-.
relling and dissension at home they
carry it out and dispense it freely
among schoolmates and others. If
they see deceit practiced by their par
ents, the deceit germ gets into their
blood and they are deceitful. Henc.
If we parents are seeking to bring our
children up to a standard of mental
and moral perfection, we must act al
ways the part that we intend for
them to develop.
Father and mother must be preach
er, teacher and protector to their chill
dren. There is no home so poor or
lonely that it cannot furnish ideal en-
vironment for children, because gen.
tleness and forbearance, patience to
teach and show the young minds the
right way, a spirit of fair play and
comradeship in parents, embodies it
all. No child ever forgets the little
prayer learned at its mothers knee,
nor does it forget the hymns she
sang and taught her children.
Mental training means to me teach
ing children courtesy from the cradle,
teaching them to be considerate Of
others, surrounding them with litera-
ture that inspires high ideals, and
sending them to school every day that
It is possible for them to 60. Mental
training is not altogether what they
get from books. Something learned
Of the nature and habits Of certain
Kind of bird or botanical knowledge
Of. some wild flower is often the text
for long serious study.
Teach children by example and pre-
eelt; let them know you have faith
and confidence in them and their con-
science will be safeguard in after
years against mental and moral de-
Election.
MRS. D. w. RUST
Pelican, La.
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C. w. Milling, postmaster at Darl-
ington, died last Saturday afternoon
as a result of stroke of paralysis.
Mr.. Milling has been postmaster for
the past four years and also very
prominent tobacco warehouseman, be-
ing a member of the firm of Milling
& Williams.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons having claims against
the estate of Daniel DuRant, deceas-
ed, are hereby notified to present
the same, duly attested, to the un-
dersigned, qualified executors OF said
estate, or to their attorneys, Lee
and Shuler, Kingstree, S. c. And all
persons indebted to said estate are
hereby notified to make payment to
the undersigned.
]. B. DuRANT,
Lake City, S. c.,
D. P. DuRANT,
Hemingway, S. C..
Qualified Executors of Daniel Du-
Rant, deceased. 10-7-3t-l&s.
October, 9Th, 1920.
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If you want the best insurance ser
vice, place your business with agents
who have had many years experience,
and you will get it. w. H. Welch, Mgr.
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Hold Your Cotton.

Hold your cotton for better prices
by placing it in Wilkins bonded
warehouse, where it will be protected
by insurance and certificates issued.
1t. w. T. WILKINS, Prop.
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Carload of the famous Mccormick
mowers and rakes. Buy mower and
rake and save your hay crop.
Williamsburg Live Stock Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-10-07

International steel hay presses
bale your hay and put it in market
able shape.
Williamsburg Live Stock Co.
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Rates on long term display adver-
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In remitting checks or money or
jers make payable to
THE COUNTY RECORD.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-10-07

Now is the time to buy a fine
watch. Go to Baggett's big reduction
sale Of jewelry.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-10-07

Place your cotton in ten-bale lots
in buildings on farm, so as to get the
lowest rate Of insurance, and see us
before insuring. w. 81 .Welch, Mgr.
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COUNTY CENSUS.

Preliminary Announcement of Popu-
Iation Subject to Correction.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
FARMERS CO-OPERA-
TIVE'TO BE ORGANIZED

A meeting was held at the Dan
ish Brotherhood Hall, Saturday last
for the purpose of discussing the
organization of a Farmers Coop
erative Association in Extra.
About one hundred farmers were
in attendance. The meeting showed
enthusiasm throughout in favor of
cooperation. AS there were many
who were not present it was deci-
ded that the meeting be adjourned
until Saturday, January 24th, at |
O'Clock P. M. when they will meet
for the purpose of further discus
cussing and completing the organi-
zati-n.
At this meeting an effort will be
made to obtain a good cooperative
speaker. Every farmer is urged to
be present.
By the Committee
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
PROMINENT COUPLE
WE'D IN GILMORE CITY
Thad I'll. Seibert and Emma
e. Zimmerman Married
New Years Day.

A pretty wedding took place at
high noon, Thursday January l, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Zim-
norman near this city, when their
daughter, Miss Emma Edith Zim-
norman became the bride of Thad
H. Seibert, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ad
Seibert of Extra, Iowa. The ring
service was used by Rev. A. H. Bry-
an of the Rolfe M. E. church in the
presence of only the immediate rel
atives and friends of the contract
ing parties.
Mrs. J. Thad Carmichael, aunt
of the groom, presided at the piano
and played the wedding march as
the bridal party descended the
stairs, and during the ceremony she
sang "Oh Promise Me- and "Love
Appeals" The bride was attired
in a beautiful gown of white geor-
gette crepe. Her veil was caught
up in cap effect by a wreath of
orange blossoms, and she wore a
corsage bouquet of white roses and
lilies of the valley.
Following the ceremony a four
course dinner was served The din
ing room was very prettily decora-
ted, color scheme of pink and
white being very effectively carried
out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seibert left Friday
morning for a wedding trip to var
ious points in Iowa and TO Omaha,
Nebraska. They will be at home
to their many friends after March
lst on farm three and one half
miles south of Rolfe.
The only out-of-town guests who
attended the wedding were Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Thad Carmichael of Fort
Dodge.
Mr.. Seibert and his bride are both
popular young people Of this COM
munity and have host of friends
who wish them much happiness in
the journey thru life.- Gilmore City
Enterprise.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
OYSTER SUPPER FOR
CHARIVARI CROWD

A charivari party called at the
Mccall home in the country one
evening last week and when asked
what they wanted stated that they
wanted an oyster supper.
Howard, always anxious to please
his friends, set the date January
18th for the time when he would
treat his friends. In answer to the
invitation a large crowd assembled
at the home Tuesday eveEing and
partook of one of the most delicious
oyster suppers Of the season, pre-
pared by the mothers of the bride
and groom, Mrs. Lissa Gault and
Mrs. George Mccall. All wished
Howard and his new bride very
happy and prosperous welded life
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
EDW ARD GALEN COT
TON PASSES AWAY

Edward Galen Cotton, son of
Mr.. and Mrs E. ID. Cotton, was
born in Extra, Iowa, April 81, 1890.
He was most moral and worthy
young man, quiet and gentlemanly
at all times, most pleasant and
agreeable companion and was al
ways considerate of Others. Almost
his entire life was spent in Extra,
where he attended school and later
for time Grinnell College. In
April 1918 he went with the A. e.
f. to France, where he soon con-
tracted lung trouble after which
most of his time was spent in hos
pitals until December 1918 when
he was returned to Prescott, Ari.
zona for treatment. Last spring he
was granted discharge and returned
to his home in Extra. His health
continued to fail until Septem-
Der last when it was thought the
climate of California might be of
benefit, at which time his family
went with him to Pasadena, but
climate and medical skill failed to
improve his condition and on Janu-
airy 5th, among sunshine and flow
ers, emblematic of a life devoted to
the happiness of others, the kindly
spirit of Galen Cotton, with the de-
clining day of sunny, southern
climate, passed peacefully on to
God, who gave it birth.
The many virtues of Galen Cot
ton will live long in the memory of
those who knew him. The family
have the profound sympathy Of all.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
EvANGEuST|c MEETING
COMES TO A CLOSE
Meetings Closed Monday
With LIS New Members
Added to Church Roll

The greatest revival meeting
since Billy Sunday was here came
10 a close at the Christian Church
last Monday evening.
Three capacity audiences listened
to Evangelist Wikof's sterling ser
mons last Sunday, while at the eve
ming service disappointed people
we're unable to gain access. Twen-
ty-five men and women were added
to the church on this day, making
a total of one hundred and fifteen
during the three weeks campaign.
A great fellowship meeting and a
dinner were held in the church par
lors Monday evening, following a
short sermon by Evangelist Wikoff
when many more took their stand
for Christ. Those who have served
the Lord faithfully for many years
testified the great good and insplr-
alton which has come to them dur
ing these weeks.
Rev. Wikoff gives promise of be-
ing one Of the greatest Evangelists
OF his time, forceful in delivery and
convincing in message he spurns
everything tinged with sensation
alism; type of preaching which
makes steadfast Christians and
better citizens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Babcock have been
prominent personalities in the sue
cess of the campaign, In stirring the
neople thru the spirit Of song to a
more receptive mood. The "Slln-
beam Chorus" and Bible drills
created deep enthusiasm among
the children and brought material
growth to the Sunday School.
The whole community, it seems,
has been re-dedicated for service.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15

John Parrott, who is going into
the poultry business, in Audubon,
moved his family and household
goods to that place the first OF the
week. He has sold his interest in
the business here to his brother,
Howard who is now sole owner and
will continue at the old stand.
His efficiency and honesty insure
for him a liberal patronage.
DR.. L. A. Beers and wife who,
have been in Elk Horn for some
time, have moved back to Audu-
bon and the DR.. is again waiting
upon his numerous patients in that
city. DR.. Beers service is very
much in demand, and the people
of Audubon were glad OF his return
to their city,
Rey Dryden and family spent
Sunday with his parents near Hanl-*
lin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
MARRIED AT HOME OF
BRIDE IN SPENCER

Frank Dimick and his mother hied
them away to Spencer, Nebr., last
week and on Thursday he and Miss
Lola Brinkerhotf, formerly OF this city
but who went to Spencer with her
mother Mrs. H Cotton. few years ago
were married. The ceremony occurred
at the home of the bride at eleven
O'Clock Thursday, Rev Andersen of
that city officiating. tone O'Clock,
Immediately after the wedding dinner
the happy pair took the train for ON
aha for a honeymoon trip. Two days
later they returned to Extra to the
groom S parental home for stay of a
| few weeks. About February first they
will move to the Dimick stock farm
east of town, and he and his brother.
Clyde will have charge of the farm.
Frank is graduate OF the Agricul-
tural department of Ames college and
is we'll prepared fer the work which
he has chosen. He is an honest, up-
right young man respected by all, and
a fayOrite with his associates.
Miss Lola is the second daughter of
w, E. Brinkerhofi for many years
foreman Of the Journal office, and is
an estimable young lady. She was
born and raised in Extra and all her
associates are her warm friends. She
will be a tfne helpmate to her hus-
band, presiding over the home with
grace and efficiency. The Journal ex-
tends congratulations and wishes them
happiness, prosperity and success.
Thursday, January Is, 1890.
500 P. Nj. High School Audi
torium. Twelve contestants in the
three regular divisions.
Admission 35 & 20 cts.
Everybody come Boost your
school.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
FINE YOUNG COUPLE
welded TUESDAY

Gerald Akers, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Akers, and Hazel Spry,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Spry
of near Anita, were married at the
Akers home, Tuesday. evening at
$50 o'clock, the Rev. Rasmussen
officiating Wednesday the newly
welded couple went to Anita where
they will remain until March 1st
when they will move to the farm
near Brayton which the groom has
purchased for home.
Gerald is an industrious and
honest young man and worthy Of
the young wife he has chosen. The
journal extends them congratula-
tions and feels sure their efficiency
will bring them success.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
WILLIAM HENRY DEWEY
PASSED away
Body Brought to This City,
and Laid to Rest in
Bear Grove Cemetery

William Henry Dewey, son of
Alonzo B. and Emeline Dewey, was
born at Canton, Illinois, May %,
1874 and passed away January g.,
1920, at Adrian, Missouri, at the
age Of rs years, s months and Is
days.
The early part of his life was
spent an farm near Bushnell, Illi-
nois with his father, brothers and
sisters, his mother having died
when he was Is months of age. He
enlisted in volunteer service for
his country in August 1862 in Co.
Fl. 10th Ill. at Bushnell, Illinois,
and served until Sept. II, 1865.
He was married to Elizabeth
Williams, March l, 1868, at Bush
nell, Illinois. To this union were
born five children, May E., William
Edwin, Charles Wilson, Ernest
Arthur and George Harrison. The
wife and four boys have preceded
him to the Great Beyond. George
Harrison, the last and youngest son
died in the service of his country,
November Z, 1918, after being re-
turned fir m France. This was a
hard blow to the aged father. The
only member of this family left is
May b., the only daughter and
Oldest of the family.
In his earlier days he made a
confession Of faith and has ever
lived a clean life. He was kind
husband and father. In his late
sickness ewas patient and uns'
complaining to the last.
The remains were brot to Extra,
Friday and the funeral services
were held at the Greeley township
Union Baptist church, conducted
by A. Dove. The body was laid
to rest in the Bear Grove cemetery
beside his wife and sons.
Onr sympathy is extended to the
bereaved relatives.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all the friends
who have extended help and sym
pathy in the bereavement of our
father and uncle.
May E. Dewey.
j. M. Sewers and Family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
FEDERATED CHURCH
ELECTS OFFICERS
Rev. Whittsitt Will Arrive
Soon to Take Charge
of Organization.

The Federated Church is pro-
crossing in its organization.
Wednesday evening, January 9TH,
Rev. Bennett of Atlantic and Rev.
Cook of Gray were here to assist in
its development. The members
of the churches which were being
federated, viz, the M. e. and Con-
gregational, met at the Congrega-
tional church and proceeded with
the business on hand. Mrs. t. O..
Hester acted as chairman pro tenn
and DIR. Oldaker as secretary pro
tenn. A nominating committee was
elected to nominate board of con.
troll. The nominating committee
were Clarence Masching, Mrs. Full
ton, l.. j. Oldaker, Mrs. Hester,
Mrs. Leake and Dan Branstatter.
A dainty lunch was served at the
close Of the meeting. Another meet
ing was appointed for Sunday af-
ternoon, January llth.
At this meeting, Mrs. Hester
again presided. The enthusiasm
had spread and many outsiders
were interested which resulted in a
full house. The nominating COM
mittee presented sixteen names
from which six were to be selected
and elected to comprise the Board
of Control. Those who were elec-
ted were Clarence Masehing, Dan
Branstatter and Mrs. Minnie Hen
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
Suscribe for the Journal
OUR WEATHER EYE
There's Many A Slip

Notvery long since, the railroad
brotherhoods, of whom Journal
readers have already heard quite a
bit, demanded the enactment of
the Plumb bill, providing in sub
stance that the government should
purchase the railroads and turn
them over to the employees to
operate.
1t would have been swell ar
rangement, of course, for the en-
ployees. However, the rest of us
didn't seem to take the bait as
expected, which was disconcerting
but not serious, inas1nuch as the
sbrotherhoods had ways Of. their.
own of forcing things down other
peoples throats. The serious part
came later.
Just when the stage was all set
for the plumb bill to be brought
out and the brotherhoods were
ready to begin cracking the whips
that would make Congress step
lively in enacting it into law, the
Cummins bill was suddenly dis
covered right where the plumb bill
ought to have been. That is, it was
exactly in the center of the very
stage that had been set for the
Plumb bill.
And the Cummins bill said, az
that the government should not
purchase the railroads at all, but
would return them to their owners
instead; (2) that disputes in the
future must be settled by arbitra-
ton; and (3) that henceforth rail
road strikes would be unlawful.
Now of course all this was a
positive insult. Reduced to plain
English it meant that the sacred
right to starve and freeze their
fellow men was about to be taken
away from the br >therhood. 1t was
a travesty upon liberty and Justice
that could not be tolerated. And so
they notified Congress that it
might as we'll side track its anti
strike legislation for it would not
be obeyed if passed; and to this
was added the old familiar threat
about general strike that would
paralize industry and so on.
For once it seems that the time
honored bluff didn't work. The
Cummins bill passed the senate
and is in a fair way to pass the
house. Undisturbed by threats,
Congress has gone sWeetly on Its
way; and ignoring the selfish pro-
gram of the brotherhoods, it is
apparently about to solve the rail
road problem on basis that is
somewhere near right.
And what will the brotherhoods
do then; poor things? Will they
call their nationwide strike just
to prove that they are above the
law? Let them. For we have seen
the pride and the naughty spirit.
Now let us see the fall and the
destruction thlt cometh after.
Selah.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
P. M. Christensen & Son

sley of the M. E. church and Wn.
Ridgley, Ed Young and Mrs. Hes
ter of the Congregational Church.
Mrs. G. G. Christensen was elected
Secretary and Mrs. Leake was cleo
ted Treasurer.
The committees on Forms and
Ceremonies, Social Life, Music,
Religious Education, and any other
committees that may be needed
will be appointed later.
Rev. Whittsitt of Wisconsin, the
minister who will take charge of the
work of the Federated church, will
arrive the last Of January or the
first OF February.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15
YOUNG MAN LOSES
LIFE WHILE HUNTING
A Nephew of Mrs. Dwight
West is Drowned in
Wyoming

Mrs. Dwight West received
notice last week OF the death by
drowning of her nephew, Charles
Miller, in Brooks Lake, l6 miles
from Casper, Wyoming, while duck
hunting. Charles and another
young man were in a boat on the
lake when the kick from their
heavy double barrelled shotgun
overturned the boat. Two other
young boys who were on the
shore gave the alarm but when
help came the boys and boat had
gone to the bottom of the lake.
Charles Miller was the son of
Esbon. Miller, who it will be re-
membered by our pioneer citizens
was raised on the Boy Herrick
farm south of Extra. He is a
brother of Mrs. West and G.. /.
Miller, formerly Superintendent of
our schools. His son Charles saw
two years of active service in
France, taking part in seven battles.
1t is sad that after escaping the hor-
rors OF the war the young man
should have met this uniimely end.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-15

ber before the next meeting Janu-
ary Goth. Plans were discussed for
club room and also for putting
on an entertainment and box sup
per. This will probably be given
within the month.
The following officers were cho-
sen: Peter Jensen, Post Comman-
der; Harry Miller, Vice Comman-
der; George G. Hoegh, Adjutant;
Einar Miller, Finance Office; Chas.
H. Bison, Historian; Andrew
Andersen, Master-at-Arms; Axel
G.. Mortepsen, Chaplain.