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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
FAMILY FINALLY LOCATED
Former Panora Banker, Now of Chi
cago, Left Family After Wreck
ing Large Bank.

Mrs. Warren G. Spurgin, wife Of
the defaulting president of the Mich
igan Avenue Trust company, and
her daughter, Vivian, returned to
Chicago from Detroit tonight.
First statements that Spurgir had
100000 in cash and negotiable Sc
curities when he fled, are not borne
out. 1t is now figured that he had
but $4,000 Subordinates at the
bank told of deals. ne had put
through totalling $500, 600. 1t is
said he carried list-of rs dummy
depositors" on che books, and ac-
counts were credited TO these myth
ical depositors. These dummy de-
positors" were permitted to borrow
bank funds on orders of Spurgin and
give their notes" as security. Spur
gins word was absolutely law in the
bank and when he ordered clerks TO
change the books, to suit his plans,
1t was done without question and
there was no talk about it,
Tomorrow the authorities will ask
the grand jury foi an indictment
against him on four counts-Obtain-
ling money by a confidence game,
embezzlement, larceny by bailee and
obtaining money by false pretenses.
The announcement was made that
no official of the bank would be
permitted to go before the grand
jury.
Wine and wild women, good
time at the cabarets and an unholy
greed for gold appears to be the best
answer as to why Spurgin is now a
fugitive, and the institution is short
approximately sl,500,000.
Vigorous denials have been made
by his relatives and former business
associates that there was a woman
in the case" and II was emphasized
of the wild night life, of Chicago.
But his associates outside the bank
tell different story.
Miss Elizabeth Thompson, cashier
of the American Discounting COM
pany, who was arrested yesterday,
today admitted going with Spurgin
to various cafes. Closely following
the arrest of Miss Thompson, Chief
Investigator Newmark of the states
attorneys office, said Banker Spur
gin had been hitting the high spots
in Chicago's underworld for months
before the bank went to the wall.
ut is true IL was not a case of a
woman" said Investigator New
mark, at appears to have been a
flock of them"
Edward e. Esch, an automobile
dealer whose place adjoins the bank,
said today:
1--WE seen him ON numerous even
ings, but / can't remember of ever
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
HIGH.GEAR FLIRTATIoNs

Sunday appears to be the day OF
days for joy-riders, with tragedy the
outcome in a certain percentage OF
cases. Yet no matter how frequent
these accidents 7s.s.- IN ne~rtsttar
how drab the story becomes because
of its reputation, one can hardly fail
to be impressed by the pity of it. A
youth takes car, which may or
may not be his; he picks up a girl.
whom he may or may not have
known before. A wild ride, a crash
the funeral wagon or the hospital
ambulance completes the journey.
1t is a stranger today, some other
fathers son, some other mothers
daughter. Tomorrow it may be one
near and dear. No, that couldn't
be, one says. But il has been before.
Youth is careless, thoughtless. One
reckless member of party is
enough frequently to lead all into
temptation. No one expects wreck
ina roadside ditch to be the end OF
an automobile ride, but such things
happen.
The answer? More careful choice
of companions certainly, by both
boys and girls. More careful guard
ing and guiding by fathers and moth
ers. A moral tone in the communi-
ty which will recognize the first
step" for what it is and condemn it
accordingly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
To CANADA RY TRUCK

C. G. Nelson, his son, Carl, and
two young men who nave been work
ing at Elk Horn this summer. left
Tuesday morning by auto truck for
Wayne, Alberta, Canada, where they.
will assist in the harvesting of small
grains. Mr.. Nelson expects to make
the drive in eight days, barring
breakdowns and too much rain. and
as he has made the trip before, he
ought to calculate about right.
Conditions In that-part of Canada
are not as bad as has been reported
here. The wheat crop has been
damaged somewhat by the dronth.
The damage. however, is only in the
stubble fields, and other lands which
have been carefully prepared will
yield fair crop. Probably as much
as last year, says Mr.. Nelson.
The Nelson Brothers, James and
Carl, have several hundred acres in
small grain. or this about 200
acres will yield little or nothing. Mr..
Nelson says his boys expect to rig
up five S-foot binders and when
these are placed one after the other
they will cut quite swath in a large
field. -Kimballton Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
METHODIST CHURCH AT GRAY

The last quarterly conference OF
this year win be held in the Meth
odist church in Gray, Sunday even
ing, August 7th. Dist. Supt. M. r.
Talley will preach at s o'clock and
the conference will follow the serv-
ice.
The election to be held for the
selection of a lay delegate to the an
nual conference will be held next
Sunday, July 81. The officers for
this election are: Judge, j. H. Shoe
maker; tellers, Chris. Jensen and L.
L. Farrell. The election will be
held next Sunday morning at the
olose>of the church service.
Services will follow the regular
summer schedule next Sunday. The
Sunday school will meet at 10 a. m.
and the preaching will be held at 4
O'Clock. followed by The election of
lay delegate. Everybody is invited
to all of these meetings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
M. E. CHuRCH NOTES..

Sunday school at 1855 a. m There
is welcome for everyone that will
be part of our Sunday school.
Preaching service at IL a. m.
Epworth League at p. m.
Preaching service at s p. m.
The public is cordially invited to
meet with us and worship God.
There is duty to do this upon all
men and we should discharge that
duty.
Prayer meeting Thursday even
ing at s p. m The lesson for the
evening will be. the I'd chapter OF
the Book of Hebrews.
There are only little more than
six weeks till the Conference year
will end and we have much to do in
that time. Let us pull together to
close the year in commendable
shape.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
Mrs. THos. CHRIsTENsEN DEAD

MRS. TnOmaS christensen, OF
Hamlin, died quite suddenly at her
home in HamIn last Sunday morn
ing from heart trouble with which
she had been afflicted for more
than a year. Mrs. Christensen sub
mitted to a serious Surgical opera
ton about two months ago, from
which she made an eventful recov-
cry. Two weeks ago she suffered
sinking spell from her heart ac-
ton, but she pulled through nicely.
Sunday morning she was again
stricken with sinking spell. A
physician was called and while he
was preearing some medicine she
passed away. The deceased was
about SO years of age. There are
left to mourn her untimely death,
her husband, five sons and four
daughters.
Funeral services were held at the
Hamlin church Tuesday afternoon
and interment made in Bethania
cemetery. The services were in
charge Of Rev. Rasmussen, Of Ex-
ira.
The people OF the community
unite in extending their deepest
sympathy to the husband and chill
dren
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
cHAUTAuouA NEXT YEAR
Special Meeting Of Community Club
Held Tuesday Morning When
Contract Was Made.

A special meeting of the Audubon
Community Club was held at the X.
of p. hall last Tuesday morning to
meet Mr.. Graham, who was manager
of this years chautauqua and to set
tie up for this years program,
Practically all towns on the cir
cult this year are meeting with de-
ficit, and Audubon was no exception
this year. The deficit here was
SCOOPS. This the Community Club
paid out of the treasury, as the Club
had guaranteed the Redpath-Vawter
people $3.50. This. was the first
deficit Audubon has had in the fiji
teen years the chautauqua had been
coming to this city.
A new contract was made for
1922. Il is similar to the one we
had last year, but in addition the
company makes concession of 10
per cent on advance sales over and
above the guarantee. This will give
us an opportunity OF making back
this years deficit by little hustling
next year. The price of the season
ticket next year will be the same as
1t was this year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
KLEpTo WELCOMES SENTENCE

Lottie Strong, aged IT years. OF
Oakland, was sentenced to the
Mitchelville reform school on Tues
day by Judge Wheeler, ana was tax
en- to that institution yesterday. The
evidence showed that the young
woman was mentally and morally
unable to withstand the temptation
to steal, trait that had marked her
from childhood. She has been a
ward of the Juvenile court for
number of years, but every effort to
restrain her propensity failed. Her
parents and she herself agreed that
the Mitchelville school presented the
best opportunities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
THE QUILTING DEMONSTRATIONS

People are becoming familiar
enough with this work of culling
chickens to be able to Gull their own
flocks, according to the converse
tion a person hears at the close OF
the demonstrations The attendance
at some of the demonstrations are
large, while other gatherings are
very small. II people had little
better understanding of the dem
onstration and really knew that the
people giving the demonstration are
trying to make the points about Gull
ing simple and plain enough so that
by attending you will be able to do
your own culling. Try to attend
one of the remaining demonstra-
tons; then you will be able TO Gull
your own chickens.
The following is list OF the DEM
onstrations yet 90 come this year:
July 20, $3.50 a. m.
July 20, $3.50 a. m.
Gibson Law. Melville-Friday,
July 20, 1880 p. m.
Phil Foley. Melville - Friday,
July 90, 2:30 p. m.
day, August 1, $3.50 a. m.
Chris Hansen, Sharon-Monday
August 1, $3.50 a. m.
j. C. Jensen, Sharon-Monday,
August 1, 1880 p. m.
Thos. B. Thomson, Snaron-Mon-
day, August L, $3.50 p. m.
Pete Madsen ,Sharon-Tuesday
August 2, $3.50 a. m.
Peter LANCE, Jr., Sharon-Tues-
day, August 2, $3.50 a. m.
John Bonneville, Viola-Tuesday
August 2, 1850 p. m.
G. C. Miller. Oakfield-Tuesday,
August 2, $3.50 D. m.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
VIOLA CENTER

Many OF our people went to the
funeral Of Merle Hayes, at Glidden,
last Sunday.
u The subject of the sermon at Vi
ola last Sunday was, "A Revival
Meeting Held in a Buggy
The last quarterly meeting for the
conference year for Dedham charge
will be held at Dedham Saturday ev-
ening and Sunday morning. August
9Th and 7th. 1t is important that
all the official members be present
with their reports Saturday even
ing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
TRIO ROTTEN EGGED

There was considerable excite
ment on Lower Broadway late Sat-
urday night when two men and a
woman, who had been telling for
tunes sought relief at the county
Jail from a mob of boys and men,
who had given the trio a treat to
"rotten eggs" Sheriff Jorgensen
gave the trio protection and escorted
them out of town about midnight.
The city and county officials were
busy the fore part of the week try
ing to, locate the offending parties,
but as yet little, Roadway has been
made. The officials have not dis
covered the cause of the violent at
tack made on the strangers.
II was a deplorable affair, TO say
the least The ring-leaders in the
attack are known and it may be that
prosecution will follow later. Mayor
Hawks and Sheriff Jorgensen are
following out some clues that may
lead to arrests. if the trio see fit to
return and file charges.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
FORMER GRAY Roy TO MARRY

Word has just reached Audubon
of the approaching marriage of DR..
Floyd Coppersmith. of Des Moines.
to Miss Laura Henick, of Anita. DIR.
Coppersmith is the son OF George
Copperrsmith, who conducted the
general merchandise store at Gray
for many years before his removal
to Des Moines about five years ago.
Concerning the marriage the follow
ing announcement was made in last
Sundays papers:
MRS Albert c. Henick. of Anita,
Announces the engagement Of her
daughter, Laura. to DIR. Floyd Cop
persmith, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Coppersmith of $40 Twentieth
street. the wedding 20 take place
next month.
Miss Henick is a graduate or
Highland Park college and has been
employed at Zaiser's Speciality COM
pany for the past two years.
"Dr. Coppersmith Is an alumnus
OF West High and later was gradu-
ated from the State University coll
lege of dentistry, where he affiliated
with the Delta Sigma Delta frater-
nifty. He has been practicing dem
tistry In Des Mones for two years"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

There VIII be an ice cream social
at the August Cerka residence in
CAMERON township on Wednesday
evening, August 8. The same is un-
der the management of the Ladies'
Aid Society and the proceeds will be
used for the benefit Of the Eden Val-
ley church. A most cordial invita-
ton is extended to everyone in the
community to attend and spend a
pleasant evening together.
By order of
Eden Valley LadieS Aid Society.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
e5 AND NEVER SEEN A MOVIE

Benton county is the home or a
woman who has never seen a NOV
ing picture show and who has never
ridden on railroad train. Her ac-
quaintance with. automobiles is lin
tied to three rides.
Mrs. Hattie Burkhart, who lives
near Urbana. is IS years old and
has had none of the experiences that
go to make life delightful for most
of the present generation. A few
days ago she said, "I'm quite home
body. ! haven't slept away from
home for more than fifty years, and
l have never had any family quar-
rels, either. I've stayed at home
and never got the new tangled ideas
that cause trouble"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
DAIRY TRADE WITH ARGENTINA

Dairymen In Iowa Will pc interested
in this international fact: In the ten
years from 1910 to 1929, Argentina in
creased its exports of butter from g.
$4,000 pounds to 44,S81,000 pounds,
and of cheese from 500 pounds to
1861, 900 pounds.
That enormous increase which Is
still going on. has probably had more
or less influence on the dairy. situa-
ton in the country and may have a
still further influence Of Importance.
OF the Argentinian dairy exports in
1920. 5.297, 900 pounds of butter and
12,103,000 pounds of cheese came to
the United States. Great Britain took
25,543,000 pounds of butter from Ar
gentina and only 40,S12 pounds of
cheese in 1920.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
MILITARY FUNERAL
ON NEXT SUNDAY
REMAINS OF SOLDIER KILLED
IN FRANCE BROUGHT HERE
FOR BURIAL

The remains of Thomas Melville
Rutherford, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Rutherford, Sr., arrived In
Hoboken, N. j., and has been for
warded TO Audubon. 1t is expected
that the remains will reach here to-
morrow. Funeral services, however,
win mot be held until Sunday after
noon, when they will take place at
$3.50 o'clock, at the Presbyterian
church. There will be a military
funeral and it will be in charge OF
the American Legion.
Private Rutherford lost his life
while in the service in France. He
was a member of Co. b, 18TH Inf.
We are without particulars as to
how he met his death but we hope TO
to have a complete story for next
weeks issue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
MANNING MANS GAR STOLEN

Alfred Kearns, of Manning, has
a tough-luck story about his exper-
fence in Omaha last Sunday night.
While out west of the city on the
Dodge street road, one of the wheels
of his car broke down, and Alfred
went to a garage to get repairs.
When he got back with the new
parts there was no car awaiting him
to be repaired. II simply was not
there. 1t was gone. He still is
wondering how the thieves got his
car away, crippled up as It was.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
BUREAU DAY AT STATE FAIR

Monday. August %. is the Off
cial Farm Bureau day at the Iowa
State fair and has been announced
as such by the fair management.
The program is being shaped at
the present time and speakers OF. ma
tional Importance will be secured.
The fair management will erect a
big tent near the agricultural build
ing for the. program and will also
provide band 90 furnish the music.
The Iowa Farm Bureau Fedora
ton will have their headquarters in
the agricultural building the same
as they have had in the past.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
GARD OF THANKs

We wish to thank our friends and
for their kindness during
the illness and death of our wife
and mother. and especially for the
beautiful floral offerings. and also
the singing. Your kind deeds will
ever be remembered.
Joseph Graves
and Children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
EvANGETJCAI c.HTTRCH

We have had our pleasure, let us
now get down 20 business.
Let everybody be IN Sunday school
again next Sunday at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m. and D. m.
Morning subject: "The Buried
Talent"
Prayer meeting Thursday, s p. m.
1t is very necessary that every
member be present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
Melville Church Notes

Sunday school at p. m.
Preaching service at 8 p. m.
The rain and other things have
kept us from having the preaching
service for several Sundays. The
pastor will make every effort to be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS

1t is time to cut TIE weeds along
the public highways, and according
to law these should be cut at once.
Due notice Is hereby given all land
owners in Melville township to com
ply with the state law.
b. ]. Black.
30-2 Superintendent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
SALAD SHOULD REPLACE MEAT

'This is the time of year to feed
the family lots of salad" says the
home economies department at Iowa
State College. Roast pork and
mince- pie may please in Demcember
but in July and August, ones whole
system calls for. the refreshing flaw
ors OF summer fruits and yegeta-
bles"
The department suggests that use
be made of leftover vegetables in
salads. Leftover cream peas or
string beans can be washed free of
the sauce and put into the salad.
Carrots, raw or cooked, beets. aspar-
agus, lima beans, cauliflower, tur-
nips and radishes, as well as green
peppers. tomatoes, celery, pimentos,
and cabbage make fine ingredients
OF a vegetable salad. When to a
vegetable salad one adds eggs, nuts,
meat, fish or cheese, it, is possible
to have in one dish well-balanced
meal"
Many people prefer a cooked salad
dressing which may be made as fol-
lows: Use two eggs, one teaspoon
mustard, two tablespoons sugar, one
teaspoon paprika, one-half cup vine
gar and one-half cup water. Cook
in a double boiler and beat with a
Dover Egg beaten When thick, add
two tablespoons butter. For fruit
salads, one may ada whipped cream
just before serving. For meat or
vegetable salad, the dressing is i'm
proved by beating in one-half cup
of oil.
Salads OF all kinds to be palata-
BILE and tempting must be fresh,
cold and cut, not mashed. This is
especially true in fruit salads.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28

II you want to save money on
Cuff Links. get them now while we
are offering our entire line at re-
duction Of 40%. Ray Bolton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
LEGION AUXILIARY, NOTICE.

Ladies Auxiliary or the Ameri-
can Legion will meet on next Tues
day evening at the Legion club
rooms. "A good attendance is de-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
BANKRUPTCY PETITION FTLEl

Another bankrupt farmer was
added to the long list In the federal
court when Soren Sandbeck Of Ham,
lin. filed "a petition which lists his
liabilities as s3,62S.40 and his as
sets as $1,528. Mr.. Sandbeck was
a renter. and was paying at the rate
OF $40 per acre. After his entire
crop had been harvested he found
himself in arrears, hence the filing
of the petition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28

DOUGLAS TOWNSHIP NOTICE
Time to cut weeds along the high
way. BY order of Township Board.
30-2 M. d. Graves, Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
VioIa-Nt. Zion

We hope no one was disappointed
last Sunday by not having services.
We will be there next Sunday as us
ual.
Preaching at 9 a. m.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28

Twin Beds at the Crescent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28
ANOTHER PIONEER
LAID TO REST
SPLENDID CHRISTIAN WOMAN
CALLED TO REWARD AFTER
LINGERING ILLNESS. =

Mrs. ]. Graves, who has been in
poor health for several months,
passed peacefully away at her home
ON Church street last Friday night.
Mrs. Graves had been suffering from
q long siege of illness, but about a
month or SO ago, she seemed TO re-
gain her health and strength. Al
though in a weakened condition she
was able to be about her home, and
but ten days ago was able to attend
a missionary meeting at the home
of one of the Methodist ladies.
Friday she did not seem to be as
well as usual and though everything
was done to bring relief, she con-
tinued 20 grow weaker until death
claimed her sometime during the
night.
Mrs. Graves was splendid chris
tan woman and had many close per-
sonal friends. Her passing is mourn
ed by many.
Jane Amelia Spratt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John It. Spratt, was
born in Shomokin, Penn, February
10th, 1S45, and passed from the
earthly to the heavenly home July
ed, 1921 after having lived rs
years, months and IL days.
Up to her Gath year her life was
spent in Pennsylvania. At that time
her home was changed to Scott coun-
ty, Iowa, and from there, after res
idence of years, to Audubon coun-
ty, Iowa.
She was united lin marriage to
Joseph Graves. December 13tha I'll.
The home made by them for asquar-
ter OF century was in the north
part of Audubon county. There
were five children sent to bless the
home, all of whom are living In
the month of November, 1907, the
home was again changed to the pres
emit location in Audubon, where the
remainder of the earthly compan-
ionship was passed.
Mrs. Graves early saw the wisdom
of the Christian life and entered
therein at about her 18th year. She
Joined the Methodist Episcopal
church and remained a member of
that body till her death. No finer
record of constancy and loyalty to
Christ could be written than the
one she has daily written by her I'M
wavering faith. She and her hus-
band maintained family worship in
their home, and she assumed the
leadership of this in his absence.
Ready to live or die, she was COM
pletely obedfent to her Lord.
There mourn the loss of her pres
ence today, her husband, her chill
dren-Mrs. w. j. Rye, of Audubon;
Chas. c., of-Audubon county; Mrs.
VIM. Clark, of Lake Park, Iowa;
George B., of Hope. N. D.; Mrs.
Clara Newton, Of Studgartt, Ark;
Two brothers, George o. Spratt, of
Sioux City, and VIM. Spratt, of Es-
therville; eight grandchildren and
one greatgrandchild, and a host of
other relatives and friends. How
true II is--"Blessed are the dead
that die in the Lord"
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church Moneay morning
at IL o'clock, conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. d. j. Shenton, who was
assisted by Rev. Smith, Of Dedham,
an old acquaintance of the family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-07-28

Don't miss the Crescent tonight.