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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
MRS. Ed BENTON
LAID To REST
Good Wife and Mother
Called Away. Many
Friends Mourn

Sarah Hocamp was born Febru-
ary %, 1893 in Hancock County.
Illinois. In 1876 the family moved
from Illinois and settled in Iowa.
which state has been her home un.
til death claimed her March is.
1920, at the age of AZ years and 25
days.
She was married to Edward Ben
ton in 1899. To this union twelve
children were born, four of whom,
one girl and three boys died in in
fancy. On the 26th of January,
1919, Mr.. Benton died. After the
death of MIR. Benton, Mrs. Benton
remained on the farm east of Extra.
Mrs. Benton leaves to mourn
her loss, Emmett, Glenn, Lester,
Letta, Dorothy, Roy, Carl and
Wilma; six sisters, Mrs. Henry Tib-
ben, Mrs. Nathaniel Benton of Ex-
ira; Mrs. John Bennett of Guthrie
Center; Mrs. Hannah Strickland of
Extra; Mrs. John Jones of San Di-
ego, California; Mrs. John Nelson
OF Woonsocket, So. Dakota; one
brother, Albert Hocamp of Sioux
Falls, South Dakota; and also, step
brothers and sisters and step moth
er and other relatives and friends.
In 1902 Mrs. Benton with her
husband united with the Methodist
Episcopal church. She stroye to
live a consistent Christian life. Her
loved ones will miss her presence
but the remembrance of her life will
ever be an inspiration to them.
The funeral services were held at
Bowman Chapel on Thursday after
noon and were conducted by Rev.
G. A Lawton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
MIR. AND MRS. ESBECK
HONOR ANNIVERSARY

Monday, March 22nd, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Esbeck celebrated their
silver wedding anniversary and in
the afternoon guests numbering
about two huundred arrived in hon
or OF the occasion. A delicious
supper was served by Mrs. Esbeck
and daughters, and added to the
pleasures of the afternoon and eve.
ming.
Mr. and Mrs. Esbeck are rare
entertainers and the guests report
delightful time. The worthy cou-
pie were presented with many valu-
able and useful gifts, and all wished
them many more happy anniver-
saries.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
You will find Better Wash Gar
ments for less money at
COTTON's,,
adv Clothing & Shoes

G. B. Parrott has taken over the
agency for the Anker- Holth Self
Balancing Bowl Cream Separator.
The Anker-Holth is considered one
of the best on the market and will,
undoubtedly meet with ready sale
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
WEDDING OF
WORTHY COUPLE
Lena Hackwell and George
Gebers Welded. Will.
Reside on Farm.

sunday, March IA, 1870, at the
Lutheran church in Guthrie Coun-
ty occurred quiet little wedding
OF we'll known couple, Lena Maud
blackwell, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin blackwell, and George
VIM. Gebers, the youngest son Of
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Gebers, at two
O'Clock. Rev. Deletzke spoke the
words which made them man and
wife. Florence Deletzke rendered
the wedding march while the bridal
couple and their attendants, Myrtle
May Wahlert cousin of the bride
as bridesmaid, and George Edwin
blackwell, brother of the bride as
best man, marched to the altar and
took their places for the ceremony.
After receiving congratulations the
wedding party went to the home of
the brides parents in Audubon
township, where they partook of a
delicious wedding dinner. The table
was decorated with white roses,
pink carnations and ferns. A mid
night lunch was also served.
The bride looked beautiful in a
gown Of white satin and carried a
bouquet of white roses, pink carna-
tions and ferns. The groom was
attired in suit Of brown serge.
Mrs. Gebers is highly respected
young woman with good character
and lots of friends. She is capable
of conducting a good home for her
husband. She was born and raised
on a farm northeast of Anita. Mr..
Gebers was also born and raised on
farm northeast of Anita. He is a
very industrious young man and is
highly respected by wide circle of
friends, who will wish for him and
his bride the best of luck and the
choicest blessings this good world
can afford. They will be at home
totheir many friends on the groom's
parents farm u miles north Of An
ita, where the groom has comfort
able home furnished for his bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gebers re-
celved many presents as follows:
Set OF knives, forks, tablespoons and
teaspoons from the groom's parents;
combination bookcase and writing
desk from the brides parents; four
beautiful lace curtains and a set of
silver knives and forks from George
blackwell, 36-piece glass set from
Johnny and Edward blackwell, a
beautiful pieced quilt, table runner
with handmade lace from Chris
tenas asWahlert, aunt of the bride, and
many other nice presents.
That day was also the Silver We'd
ding Anniversary of the brides par
ents who were married March IA,
1895 at the parsonage of Rev. M.
d. Reed, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church at Extra. They have
been on the farm all their married
life and have accumulated nice
little fortune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Mrs. Walter Copeland returned
Tuesday to her home IN Council
Bluffs after visit with relatives.
She will leave about April first with
her sons for their homestead near
Newcastle, Wyoming.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
Do You Want Ice?

DO you want ice this summer?
Call on or phone Soren Sorenson.
at the Park Hotel. adv
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Peter Andersen and sister, Lillian
Mrs: George Andersen and three
children returned Monday after
spending the week end with their
sister and brothers around Green
field and Fontanelle
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
What about that furnace? adv
G. f. Construction Co.

Misses Madge Meyers and Helen
Voss were pleased over the result
OF the Shadow Sale, which they gave
at the Audubon township Christian
church March 10th. They realized
S42 from the sale of the boxes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
Notice to Alumni Members

All the members of the Alumni
are requested to pay their dues to
Miss Lillian Dyer at the Exchange
Bank; At the same time please
state how many tickets you wish
for the annual banquet.
Erma Basham, Secretary
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Leave your order for Deering
Standard twine, LIZ cents, the best
made, at Kommes Bros.--adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Miss F. B. Pran { went to Des
Molnes Saturday following a visit
with her sister, Mae Pramer
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
DIR. Newton Very Sick

DR.. Newton, who has been and is
still very i'll is thought to be a little
better at this writing. Although
the improvement is very slight it
is hoped it will be permanent. Miss
Rose McNally is the nurse in
charge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Miss Mack is in Des Moines at
the bedside Of her sister, who is not
expected to live. Mrs. kearney is
teaching while she is away.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Rev. Babcock has completed his
work at Adel holding Revival meet
ings and again filled the pulpit in
the Christian church here Sunday.
He was accompanied here by Mrs.
Babcock for an over Sunday visit.
The members of the church had
planned for basket dinner Sunday
noon which was carried out after
which all enjoyed social afternoon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

George Voss has purchased the
building, which he now occupies
with his Wood Shop. George is
having lots to do and requires plen-
ty OF floor space TO handle his trade.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

AL Leffingwell started working
Monday in the Bailey Meat Mar
ket. He had been employed in the
Ford Garage, quitting work Satur-
day last.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

S25S.00 was the sum realized
from the County Fair given by the
High School and American Legion,
evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

John VandeBrake has traded his
Ford car to H. P. Hansen for a
second hand six cylinder Velie.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Oxfords and Pumps for Easter
at Cotton's, Clotlin.4, & Shoes. adv
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Misses Clara Tibben and Emma
Fitch went to Omaha yesterday on
a business visit. Mrs. Doll Spoo
is clerking at the store during their
absence.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
Extra Lad Near Top

|. At the high school judging con-
test at Ames last week, Albert
Stone of Extra tied with Leslie
Larson Of Ames FIR fifth place in
judging farm crops, each having a
score of 1850 points. In this contest
corn, oats, wheat, barley, clover
and timothy seed were judged. AS
there were sixty-one contestants.
our Extra lad made showing that
is highly creditable, not only to
himself but to the school as well.
Want a cement mixer? We have
1T. q. F. Construction Co. adv
Mrs. Howard Mccall spent from
Sunday until Wednesday with her
mother. Mrs. Lissa Gault.
Don Strickland has gone out to
the Clint Rucker home in the coun-
try to assist with the farm duties
this summer.
Mrs. Mary May and grand. child
rem Gerald and Ellowene May, went
to their home in the country TO
spend Sunday.
Asphaltum Asbestos cement stops
that leak anywhere. Get it at yoss
Wood ShOp.- adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Leave your orders for twine with
the Extra Cooperative. adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

See Kommes Bros. for cream sep
arators and Sterling discs.--adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

The supper given by the Womans
Association last evening, netted the
ladies about $4,000
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Mrs. Lena Stoddard and baby
departed yesterday after visit with
Miss Lou Knox. They are moving
from Washington d. G. to Chica-
go to make their home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Mrs. Hattie Herrick came yes
terday from Council Bluffs to help
care for her mother, Mrs. Caroline
jenkins, who has been very sick for
several days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. P. C. Knudsen re-
turned Sunday from Des Moines.
They had been there at the bedside
OF their daughter, Esther, who un-
derwent an operation at Mercy
hospital. She is recovering nicely.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Harry Christensen sold a fine
mule to the Marne buyers, last
week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Order your hog houses now of
the G. Il. Construction Co. adv
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Asphaltum Asbestos cement stops
that leak anywhere. Get it at Voss
Wood Shop adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Extra Cooperative will have a
car OF oil meal on track next week
at $50 per ton. adv
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

P. G. Knudsen has purchased a
fine new Studebaker Special-Six of
our local agent.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Mrs. John Parrott and children
of Audubon visited over the week
lend with relatives here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
Citizens Ticket

The following ticket is in the
field for our city election to be held
Monday, March 29th:
For Mayor--L. j. Oldaker
For Couacilmen--Herman Barn
holdt, A. j. Leake, j. B. j. Lohner,
John |. Hensley, Z. 0. Hester.
For Treasurer--J. X. VandeBrake
For Assessor r.. G. Watterson
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Time to paint. Drop in and see
US. G. F. Construction Co. adv
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Harry Campbell and Tom Muir
ply returned this week from Des
Moines where they have been en-
ployed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

DR.. John Ballou is now located
at Hudson, South Dakota, where
ne is practcing his profession of
Chlropractics. He was located at
Hawarden, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

DR., J. H. Bishop and wife have
moved to Ames from st. Charles,
to be with their son, William, who
is taking a course at Ames.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

The Voss Patent Brooder-- the
Chicken Raiser's Best Friend. adv.
For Sale:-.One Studebaker ton
truck equipped with good cab and
box. See Ed Milliman. advaS
Mrs. John Parrott and children
OF Audubon visited over the week
end with relatives here.
P. G. Knudsen has purchased a
fine new Studebaker Special-Six of
our local agent.
Time to paint. Drop in and see
us. G. F. Construction Co. adv
Harry Campbell and Tom Muir
ply returned this week from Des
Moines where they have been en-
Iployed.
MIR. and Mrs. George Fiehtemier
wish to thank all who so kindly do
mated toward the purchase of the
new stove, which was presented to
them.
Mrs. Hattie Herrick came yes
terday from Council Bluffs to help
care for her mother, Mrs. Caroline
Jenkins, who has been very sick for
several days.
Leave your orders for twine with
the Extra Cooperative. adv.
S25S.00 was the sum realized
from the County Fair given by the
High School and American Legion,
Saturday evening.
Misses Clara Tibben and Emma
Fitch went to Omaha yesterday on
a business visit. Mrs. Doll Spoo
is clerking at the store during their
absence.
Miss Mack is in Des Moines at
the bedside Of her sister, who is not
expected to live. Mrs. kearney is
teaching while she is away,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Two fine large barns are going
up in the near future on farms near
Extra, one for Ed Wahlert and one
for Jens P. Christensen. The lower
story of each building will be con-
structed of cement blocks. G.. F.
Construction Co. has received the
contracts.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George Fiehtemier
wish to thank all who so kindly do
mated toward the purchase of the
new stove, which was presented to
them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Walter Nelson and wife visited
Monday at the home of her parent.
t. NJ. Phillips and wife. Enroute
home they stopped at the R. r
Phillips home to see the new baby
girl.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25
Sherwin- Williams Paint. G. F.
Construction Co. adv

Lloyd Flynn orders his journal
sent to Adair where he moved from
near Hamlln recently
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

The Voss Patent Brooder-- the
Chicken Raiser's Best Friend. adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

The Mothers Club held a very
interesting meeting Friday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Roy
DRYDEN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-25

Want a cement mixer? We hay,
1T. G. F. Construction Co. adv
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-01-08

when the materials used In the bai a
the right are inyentoried. Here Ii
covers crown over which It Is draped
The brim is quite splendid with
shirTed velvet as q rich foil for the
crown IN a lighter color. Velvet and
beaver tell the story Of this hat and
L has a happy ending-a dancing tas.
sci q yarn writes @finis" for it and
joins the company Of many dancing
curls.
Time has added years enough to tho
history Of the girl 1t the left to al.
low her hat that looks much like a
turban made Of velvet. 1t has a modi.
ded tam crown with a band Of tucked
velvet Inserted about It At the side
q loop and end Of velvet are wired ID
stand ont at a sauey angle, and this
young person has arrived az the dig
nifty Of g fur neekplece ana large nufs
q hair over her ears. she has there
Tore al the earmarks Of the fapDeI
Wh0 IS nearing sixteen
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-01-08

poses and climes as the competitors
which they are destined to displace.
or at least to share favors with.
The pretty garment and cap at the
left, By eoHtrast with its sturdy COM
panion, Is only acting a part. It is a
sleeveless affair Of knitted silk. having
a cross-bar in a contrasting color, with
small tasseis suspended on silk cords
Of the same color, about the bottom.
It is made In the slip-on style, but
opens a little way down the front
where single button and two cords,
ending In tassels, provide fastening
and finish. Not much is required of
It in the way of warmth and It can,
therefore, afford to be sleeveless. The
cloth tam, worn with it, Is run Will
stitches like the cross-bar IA the
sweater in color and narrow girdle OF
The silk is knotted loosely about the
waist. This is an Interpretation Of the
sweater for tourists to lands Of the
sun. It's mission Is less practical than
that Of its companion which mus face
the snow, but they both belong In the |
category Of sports clothes.
Among the very handsome garments
q the same character for Southern
tourists wear are the sweaters with
Cited body and ripped skirts, crochet
sd Of heavy silk yarn. They have e.
bow sleeves ending In a wide ripple,
md, without pretense to any useful
ness other than that Of looking lovely,
hey are the most dignifed of all the
DiIerings for sports wear. The crochet
york Is very open, amounting to
heavy square mesh. for which the
'iouse worn provides a background.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-01-08

Two sweaters-as far separated
from one another in style as the North
Is from the South-are presented for
the consideration of the sportswoman
in the picture above. Each is represent
alive Of a type; the FIRST, at the right
of the two, being On example Of styles
used where the sweater is called up
on to give actual warmth and free
dom Of movement. 1t is a close-knit.
snug-htting garment Of wool, machine
made, with cap to match, and is one
of several varieties that the outdoor
girl and the spOrtswoman find indis-
pensable. This model IS in one color.
has patch pockets and wide turn
over collar-wfth knitted band to hold
it closeup about the neck. This is its
novel feature and speaks for itself,
for it assures comfort in the face of
Icy winds. The cap is In two eolors.
Sweater coats Of brushed wool are
much like this model except that they
are loose and belted. Usually collar.
cuffs and pockets are bordered With
band in contrasting color. Vivid and
high colors are well represented. but /
Do not predominant il the new sweat
ers turquoise, rose and purple with
orange appear among them. The
brushed wool sweater coats are. very
warm looking.
A rival Of the sweater has arrived
p the very wide scarfs, usually In two
,olor combinations, having pockets in
ne fringed ends and belts TO match
There is as great variety in these
IS in sweaters, suited to as many pur-
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-01-08

With the beginning Of the season
suits and dresses were presented in
variety Of silhouettes. and now that
the midseason is here, the public has
declared its preference. Wide-hip, erin.
oline and peg-top outlines captured
and held their devotees, but a high
percentage Of well-dressed people
pinned their faith to lines almost I'M
broken In suits, In dresses, and more
particularly In evening gowns. No
new asDirant has disturbed the stabiI-
ity Of the straight-line suit and now
that manufacturers have tested out
the public, that is the one thing they
are entirely sure of. Therefore such
new suits as they are, turning. out for
present sale are variations Of the
straight-line models.
straight line" is not to be taken
too literally. II means a silhouette
having little definition at the waist
line. Such as there rs results from
belts and girdles and not from Citing
The two suits shown in the picture IL
this point very clearly, and
llso bring out the introduction of new
features that vary the style and make
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-01-08
clrletmaa neeoratIona

Everywhere women and children
are more or less engrossed with prep
arations for Christmas day. the most
joyous of the year for them. No one
can do too much toward celebrating
the greatest of festivals In the right
spirit, for II shoua be a day Of re.
Joicing. The interehanging Of gifts IS
all to this end. but this phase OF
Christmas celebrating seems oyerIone.
and to occupy too much time and costs
too much money In late years: II
crowds out other and equally impor
taht things. Everyone should share In
the good cheer at Christmas time and
extensive giving Of high-priced gifts
would much better be curtaiIed than
the Christmas dinner with the reunion
Of members Of families and their
friends, the remembrance OF the IN.
fortunate or poor, and contributions
to institutions that need them.
Some things cannot .be omitted NJ
Christmas time. il it Is to retain It's
significance. The Christmas greens
that decorate our homes and churches.
Christmas candles and goodies and. Of
all the things the Christmas tree must
be provided for. The high cost Of Nv
ing has not made these impossible ID
any community, and In many places
where evergreen trees are plentiful
i Is time and effort, more than money
that Is needed. The youngsters u,sll /
DO lot toward furnishing Christmas
greens, wreaths, branches and little
trees that make q background for ali
he days festivities and set off the |
bright red Of holly or candle-berries
0itter-sweet and poinsettfa.
Nearly all the poinsettla used at
Christmas time Is artificial. Il d made
y houses that manufacture decorative
'lants and flowers. Of bright red velvet
md lasts for years. that Is. as long
Is Il IS put away carefully from
christmas to Christmas. BY far great
= amounts Of poInsettia are made AZ
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-01-08

Life Is made up Of a number Of
pleasant things. including pretty hats,
for little misses like those who look
out at us FROM the picture above. No
one with existence orershadowed BY
On unsatisfactory hat, could look SO
gay and carefree as this trio. Per
haps It Is because this millinery. with
bobbing tassel, pert bow, or flying
ends, is less plain than the majority Of
hats made for girls. It has veIvef
and ribbon and tucks and everything
to make 1t joy to pretty weare4s.
and We must cOncede that it matches
uD wen with dancing curls and merry
eyes.
We just cannot get away from long
mapped furry beaver in children's
hats, but It has not a MONOPOLY n
The smart sailor with upward-rolling
1rim at the top OF the picture. Here
4 soft beehive crown made of row
after row Of narrow grosgrain ribbon
5 set of BY the beaver brim Of q cor. |
raEting color. A collar, with q knot
md two outstanding ends OF rihAcn
i the back puts a sprlehtly fnishsnr
ouch to a successful hat.
Beaver Is again among those preseat
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-01-08

lets and hemstitching done in IIghi
blue silk. A net guimpe worn under
THIS collar, has a high collar finished
with narrow beading.
There are great many ties made
Of narrow velvet and X ribbons and
ornamented with beds like that
shown in the picture. Beads and rib
bons Of all colors are used In these
gay little neckpleces There are also
very popular vestee and collar sets
made Of net and lace, organdie and
lace or Of these fabrics used alone
Wide six ties for younger girls, and
handsome jabots for matfons finish up
displays that include something to suit