Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-01

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VOLTS Egg Maker, two packages
for $1.25-Special for this week at
Frick Drug Co.
Mrs. w. N. Walters and three
children went to Carroll this morn
ing to spend the day with friends.
Mrs. Matilda Rockrohr and daugh-
ter, Tilda, who have been here on an
extended visit at the home Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Holtz,
returned to their home at Delmar
Junction, Wednesday morning.
Mrs. ]. T. Hockett, of Manning,
and Miss Vesta Ferguson, of Chan
dler, Arizona, who has been mere on
an extended visit, were guests at
the home of the formers sister, Mrs.
D. G. Ross and family, Tuesday.
Hans Johnson was in Omaha the
fore part of the week purchasing
stock for the furniture store. He
returned home yesterday ana re-
ports many people from all over the
country taking advantage of Mer-
chants Trade Week.
Miss Wren Lane, who has been
enjoying a two weeks vacation
from her duties at the Recorders
office, and visiting at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. ]. w. Allender and
family, at Mt. Pleasant, returned
home Tuesday and is again at her
post of duty.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Hayes return
ed yesterday morning from a several
days visit with her son and family
at Austin, Mimi. They drove up
there overland. but sold the car
there and returned home by rail.
Walter eastman went with them as
far as Usage, from where he took
the train to his old home at Rice
vile, Iowa.
H. M. Clark went to Spirit Lake
yesterday where he will attend the
state convention of the American Le-
gion, representing Audubon Post
No. 1870. The convention will re-
main in session until Saturday aft
ernoon. During his absence, Mrs.
Clark will be in Chicago, where she
will remain for a two weeks visit
with relatives.
c. H. Priestley was the object OF
a surprise at his home last Thurs
day evening, the occasion being his
birthday anniversary. During the
evening hours the Happy Bunch"
dropped in to remind him Of the
event. The diversion of the even
ing was Somerset. Later in the
evening dainty refreshments were
served. On leaving, all wished Mr..
Priestley many happy returns Of the
day, and he assured his guests that
he was more than delighted with
their invading his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Dettmar, of
Madison, Nebr., were in the city on
Tuesday, visiting at the ]. S. Dennis
home, Mrs. Dettmar being the wild
ow OF ]. s. Dennis, Jr., who was
drowned in this city several years
ago. They were accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Adams, of Chi
cago. Mrs. Ella Pattee and Mrs.
Lyman Harris and daughter, of Har-
Ian, Joined them here and remained
for the big dinner that was served
at noon. Mr.. and Mrs. Dettmar
were recently married and are on
their honeymoon trip.
Alex Ferguson, wife and daughter
returned from a ten days fishing
trip to Spirit Lake the fore part Of
the week. Alex told us before he
left that on his return he would
have some good stories. He has not
disappointed us. He said the first
batch of fish they had he sneaked
out and bought. The next mess he
caught, but it was not large enough
to mention, while from that time on
he caught enought fish for eating,
but that was all. He said he came
to the conclusion the darn fish
would rather stay in the lake and
freeze this winter than take "A joy
ride to Audubon in a Ford.