Audubon County journal., July 06, 1911, Image 1

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SAFE AND SAKE
The Celebration For The Fourth Pas
sed Off Pleasantly Here. The
Forty-Sixth Time In
Succession.
The safe and sane fourth struck us
.v this year amidships. For the 46th time
in succession this city did honor to the
oecasiion and still it was the first one
that the boys were not allowed to shoot
flre crackers inside city limits on that
,/^day. Mayor liendlernan had oarus of
*V "Warning" printed in large type and
hung in many places about the town
Tailing the boys that it was considered
dangerous on account of the dry wea
ther to shoot fire crackers, and they
heeded warning like little men and we
venture the assertion that not a crack
er was shot by any boy who had in
formed himself on the languages on
that card.
Everything passed off quietly, the
©annon's mouth excepted, which Cap
tain Bam Ham so
ably caused to "speak
up" in ushering in the day and in not
ing its departure. The attractions and
the "Marathon" races, which interested
the boys for instance and the fat m«n
in particular. Some of the later (of
which we have a large class) made new
records this year. Mr. Barnholdt who
has been champion so long gave way
to superior ability and same in third.
This was humiliating to Herman and
will inspire the vanquished with a
spirit of rivalry that will probably be
tried out on Old Settler's Day, which
will perhaps be sometime in August.
The oration was certainly a master
pisoe of oratory. The singing by "Ex
ira's best'' was very fine and in line
•with the entertainment generally.
The Exira Concert Band gathers
strength as the weather becomes hotter
and elicits your intuitive applause,
they certainly did their part of the pro
gram well.
Taking it altogether the safe and
fsane fourth is the one to be patronized
hereafter.
Celebration Comments
"**The parade was talr especially
that part of it where Editor Lance
lot represented the new arrivals to
the "Journal family" and young
America by wheeling biB little
granddaughters, Marguerite and
Mar-jorie Wilson iu their double
perambulator.
The patriotic songs were well pre
pared and well rendered by the
singers.
Many were present from out of
the city to help celebrate.
The band reeled off some good
ones during the day.
The paid attractions were well re
."••• ceived.
The stands had a generous supply
of goods on band consequently all
had a good trade.
The two Johns made good mar
fihals.
Not a drunk man was seen. Not
an arrest was mads during the day.
Everybody was happy and glad
they were there.
The day was an ideal one, mercury
at 3:00 p. m. registered 100 in the
•hade with a nice breeze stirring
things. Icecream and lemonade
were the luxuries that were greaily
in demand
On account of the drouth the fire
works were not sent off. A test trial
of the pasture proved it unwise.
Wherever a spark came in contact
with the grass a fire started and
cnany large patches were burnt.
Prostrated By Heat
A. A. Seibert was overcome by
heat yesterday afternoon while tak
ing down his stand. He was hurried
*to Dr. Jacobson's office where be re
ceived prompt assistance after
which he was removed to his home
and is resting as easy as could be
«xpected.
I. E. Church Notes
Sabbath School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at 11 and 7:30 every
Sabbath. A cordial invitation to
•all.
W-: Epworth League 7:00 p. m.
f-' Prayer meeting Thursday eve.
Subject for Sabbath at 11 o'clock
"Elijah's Altar. Subject for eve
sing, "Au Unseen hand.1'
Be not wise in thine own eyes.
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
The way of the wicked is as dark
ness they know not at what they
•tumble.
How good and how pleasant it is
for brethren to dwell together in
unity.
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25 YEARS OLD.
WIOTA RECORD
A Paper With Brains Behind It. A
Medium By Which Farmers And
Townsmen Will Build..
The Wiota Record, a bright lit
tle paper, edited and published by
R. J. Cornell came to our table last
week. The paper is five columns,
eight pages and is ae full of spice
as a nut is full of meat.
The business men of Wiota
should be proud of the effort on the
part of Mr. Cornell and patronize
the paper quite liberally.
Every word printed in the Record
in fa vor of the to wa costs the edi
tor, time to write the copy, expanse
to sat it in type, ink to print it in,
paper to spread it on, mailing the
issue (and if favored as are the
most of us) an outlay of muscle to
carry it to the post office.
AVIATORS IN TROUBLE
The Bunch Of International Aviators
That So Systematically Grafted
Atlantic In Trouble In Indiana
Marion, Ind., June *28—Rene Simon,
Bene Barrier, Captain Friable and the
entire outfit and managers of the In
ternational Aviators Company landed
in the oounty jail here last night and
are still there in default of bonds.
They are alleged to have failed to keep
their contract and to have secured a
guarantee fund by promises and agree
ments whioh tbey made no offer to
fulfill. Despite the efforts of the com
mittee here to make them at leatt try
to fly, they offered excuses and refused
to do it.
The above special will be of big in
terest in Atlantic as this is the same
bunch which victimized this city,
carrying off the guarantee fund and
making very small effort to carry out
the terms of the oontract. The pro
gress of the case against the outfit
will be watchcjd with interest. —Atlan
tic Daily Telegraph.
BOOSTING
With Good Roads Radiating From
Extra's Limits Like Rivers
From The Lakes.
Exira did not know what was in
store for her when that delegation
went to Des Moines to try and get the
River to River Road established thro
Exira. Since that time many River
to River Roads have been platted and
worked up.
Now another new road is being es
blished. The objective points being
Hamburg to Spirit Lake via of Red
Oak, Lewis, Atlantic, Exira, Audubon
and Carroll
We hope these good roads may be
built in and out, in all directions for
Exira- the city beautiful—will do all
in her power to assist knowing that
travelers thro our pretty forests and
along our cooling creek ultimately to
come into our neat and tidy city
where clean hotels aud restaurants are
ever read to cater to the hungry and
thirsty, the road and its environ
ments lead through Exira,
HI With Appendicitis
Mrs. C. L. McAninch was taken
quite violently ill Tuesday morning
with appendicitis but is some bet
ter at this writing. This is the
third attck she has had in the paBt
few months and it is feared that an
operation will be necessary. Her
many friends hope tor a speedy
recovery.
Congregational Church
Preaching at 11:00 a. m.
Preaching at 8:00 a. m.
Fuither announcements later.
W. J.
J. H. Mintier, Pastor.
Birthday Party
Mr. Asel Burwell celebrated his
57th birthday anniversary last
Wednesday June 28th in the pre
sence of a large crowd of relatives
and friends. A splendid time was
reported.
Miss Dena HenBley returned
Monday from Council Bluffs, where
she has been attendiug Teacher's
Normal Institute.
Rule Copelatid arrived herefrom
Council Bluffs last Monday and
will visit for several days with rel
atives in this city.
King George excludes divorced
people from the English court.
This comes bard after the discom
forts of living six months in Reno.
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OLD SETTLER'S ASS'N
Will Hold Their Annual Meeting
Exira, The Home Of The
First Settlers.
The Committee will meet for delib
eration at the First National Bank on
next Friday evening at 8 p. m. sharp:
Committee
Edwin Delahoyde
J. M. Dimick
John I. Hensley
W. J. Lancelot
W. E. Brinkerhofl
Charles Millimau
John T. Jenkins
T. M. Rasmussen
J. B. Rendleman
L.J. Oldaker
Horace E. Bartlett
Hugh I Bowen
B. F. Slmpeoa
Nels P. Hoegk
Samuel McGaffin
A.W.Harvey
E. D. Cotton
H.F.ANDREWS,
Secretary.
ROAD WAKING
Must Be Taught To Make A Man Pro
ficient In Building Same. Piling
Sod In Center Is Erroneous.
Recently we traveled over a fine
stretch of new road being worked up
by eight horses, three men and a
grader. The work they did was beau
tiful and almost perfect to the eye but
upon careful examination it revealed
the fact that the center was simply
sod that was worked up from the sides,
which of itself spoils the entire road
bed. Sod should never be utilized in
road making.
It is tilling to be sure, but from the
time the roots of sod is cut off, till a
perfect disintegration is reached, sod
is a soft spongy mass of decaying ve
getation and when soaked full ot wa
ter in the center of a nicely graded
road produces a soft center. The wa
ter oozing therefrom softens the sides
to such an extent that the wheels of
vehicles cut deep into the mud.
GEORGE PARNHAM
Dfed At His Home North Of Exira On
Tuesday, July 4th, 19U
After A Short Illness.
Geo. Parnbam was born June 26,
1826 in Lincolnshire England and
departed this life July 4, 1011. He
came to America in the early fifties,
living in Ohio about a year, then
coming to Illinois where he resided
until 1864 when he moved to Iowa,
where he has Bince resided.
In 1849 be was united in marriage
to Millicent Padley. To this union
nine children were born, the wife
and six children have preceded him
to the spirit world, three sons re
main, J. H. and C. R. Parnhatn be
ing present at the funeral. W. S.
Parnham of Colorado was unable to
attend.
The deceased has been a faithful
member of the M. E. church for
nearly forty years. The services
were conducted by Rev. Harned at
the M. E. Church in Audubon and
the remains were laid to rest by the
side of his wife in Maple Grove Ce
metery.
L. W. Hansen and family of At
lantic visited Tuesday with rela
tives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkena of At
lantic spent the Fourth here with
her parents, John I. Hensley and
wife.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Swartz and
son went to Des Moines Wednesday
to visit friends, returning home
Thursday.
Walter and Bessie Gearheart of
Neola, Iowa, arrived here today on
a visit with their uncles, Vic and
Joe Gearheart and families.
Miss Evelyn Fredericksen of
Guthrie Center is visiting this week
with her uncle and aunt, J. W. Jen
sen and wife and other relatives.
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Editor W. H. Lancelot, Publisher
In
John C. Bonwell, President
Henry W. Stearns, Viee-Presideut
H. F. Audrews, Secretary
A. E. Beason, Treasurer
The officers of the Old Settler's As
sociation of Audubon County have se
lectod Exira as the place of their next
Annual Meeting, and tha time about
the middle of August and have ap
pointed the following named gentle
men as Executive Committee to make
arrangements for the Exercises and
to carry same into Execution.
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EXIRA, IOWA, THUBSBAY, JULY 6, 1911. $1.00 PER YEAR
NEW APTO LAW
We Must Respect This New Law. It's
Made For Our Convenience and
To Fully Protect and Appease.
The new Auto Law went into effect
July4tb. There are 28,000 motor ve
hicles and 1000 dealers in all Iowa.
All these machines not out of use or
sold outof the
state must be registered.
The annual fees under the new law
are as follows: For motor cycles $3.00
for an automobile with steam or elec
tric power 115.00 an automobile with
gas engine of 20 horse power $8.00 and
40 cents for each additional horse
power above 20.
To determine the horse power take
the diameter of the cylinder to the en
gine, multiply it by itself, then by
the number of cylinders, then divide
by 2. Motors that have been in use
for four years or more are entitled to
registration at half price.
No one has any rigbt to operate a
machine under a dealer's number ex
cept the dealer himself or his employ
ees, not for a single day.
LOOTING ALASKA
will Stop. Important Decision Will
Effect Every American Citizen.
Alaska Is Ours At Last
By the recent decision of the De
partment of the Interior, the much
persecuted Gifford, Plnchot and Gla
vis are vindicated.
They contended the Cunningham
claims to the great coal fields of Alas
ka were not valid, that fraud and col
lusion were practiced in obtaining
them. Tbey put a strong fight against
a powerful oorporatiou which was
backed up by the administration.
The looting of Alaska is now hal
ted because ot this decision. The peo
ple have spoken. Pinchot and Glavis
were right. The Congressional Com
mittee were not right in deciding
against the nation's trusted servants.
It's now for Congress to settle this
question for all time.
HANK IS INGENIOUS
Henry McNeeley Builds an Immense
Fly Trap. Furhishes Interesting
Statistics
Henry McNeeley, the South Side
Restaurant man, has constructed a
fly trap about three feet high and
in one afternoon caught (by esti
mation) 3,250,000 flies. Now for sta
tistics: Each healthy fly (and they
are all healthy) raises a progeny of
250 young at a time, and six families
in a season thus making 1500 from
one fly. Each fly has six legs each
leg travels over filth every day and
gathers at least 2,000 microbes per
leg, or 12,000 per fly. Now, let's see
what good Henry has done in a half
day: 3,250,000 times 1,500 makeB
4,875,000,000 flies multiply this by
12,000 makes "Hank'' the benefactor
to mankind by the extermination of
58,500,000,000,000 microbes—but hold
on, we are getting dizzy.
MOKAI.—Everybody "go thou and
do likewise." Mr. McNeeley says
there is no patent on this, and all
are welcome.
Mr. Roosevelt says he has had a
good run for hie money.
Miss Lola Gransberry spent the
Fourth here with her sister, Mrs.
George Hunt and family.
Miss Gertrude Killen returned
from Wiota Monday and on Wed
nesday commenced working in the
Spoo restaurant.
Mrs. William Wadsworth of
Chickasaw, Indian Territory is here
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William Fowler.
Miss Minnie Heckman quit work
at the Spoo restaurant Saturday
and departed that evening for Adair
to visit relatives and friends.
George Spoo came from Omaha
Tuesday to spend the Fourth with
relatives. He left Wednesday for
Walnut, where he will visit friends
for sometime.
MTB. R. C. Watterson and daugh
ter, Minerva went to Clarinda this
morning to see their son and broth
er, Arthur who is reported to be
failing very fast.
"But," queries a Coatless Wonder,
"if these of us who are built like a
fence rail discard our Buspenders
won't our p. d. o.? Possibly. But
even that would be an improve
ment.—Chicago Tribune.
J. B. and W. B. claim they will.
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IN MElffORIAM
Affectionate Remembrance Of Mrs.
Frank McLaughlin, Whose Efforts
Were Successful In Church,
School And Lodge.
Cora J. Evans McLaughlin was
bom Oct. 21, 18G2 at Abington, 111.,
and died June 27. 1911 of Bright's di
sease and stomach trouble, aged 48
years 8 months and 6 days. At the
age of years her parents moved to
Oskaloosa, la., where they resided
until the death of her father two years
later. Immediately after his death,
the family returned to their former
home at Abington, III.
She had four sisters, one of whom
is still living, Mrs. Hettie Bell McC'on
nell of Russell, Kansas, who was pre
sent at the funeral, the other three
having preceeded her to the great be
yond. She graduated with high ho
nors from both High School and Col
lege at Abington. She began teach
ing at the age of sixteen, and followed
that profession until her marriage at
the age of 22.
She was married to Frank MoLaugh
liu March 19, 1885* To this union
eight children were born, one having
died in infancy, the seven still living
all present at the funeral.
She united with the M. E. Church
when quite young, remaining in that
church until she moved to Iowa, loca
ting in a community where there was
no M. E, Church, Bhe with her hus
band united with the U. B. Church at
Lincoln Center and remained a con
sistent member of that church until
her death. At the time of her death
she was Supt. of the Sunday School at
Brook field schoolhouse.
She has been a consistent member
of the Canterbury Bell Lodge at Gray,
having filled all the chairs, and was
representative to the Grand Lodge
two terms from this district, at pre
sent she was Financial Secretary.
She was a kind and loving wife and
mother. The funeral was held at the
house. A very large number of friends
and neighbors gathered to pay the last
tribute of respect, she being an old
resident and was highly respected by
all who knew her.
Those who attended thefuneral from
abroad were Mrs, Hettie Bell McCon-
nell of Russell, Kansas, Mrs. Mary
Condlin of Harmon, III., Mr. and
Mrs. J. B. Wilson of Bradford, 111.
and Mr. Moody Kramer of Spirit Lake
Iowa.
The funeral was conducted by her
pastor, Rev. G. N. Arnold of Gray.
She was buried in the Maple Grove
Cemetery at Audubon.
Card Of Thanks
Mr. F. R. McLaughlin and family
wish to thank all their neighnors and
friends for their kindness to them
during the sicknes and death ot wife
and mother. Especially those, who
sent flowers, met them at the station
with autos to take them home and
those that stayed at the house while
they were gone to the burial. Their
kindness will never be forgotten.
An Editor's Diary
Following is a diary kept by a
country editor for twelve months:
Been broke, 36 times.
Had money, 4 times.
Praised the public, 9 times.
Told lies 1728 times.
Told the truth, 1 time.
MisBed prayer meeting, 52 times.
Missed meals, 0 times.
Mistaken for preacher, 11 times.
Mistaken for capitalist, 0 times.
Found money, 0 times.
Took bath, 6 times.
Delinquents who paid, 23.
Those who did not pay, 930.
Cash on hand at beginning, $1.47.
Cash on hand at ending, 26 cents.
Editor Sturgeon Here
Editor Cbal Sturgeon and wife of
the Kddyville Tribune autoed into
town Monday last and are being
treated to the "best in the house"
ever Bince they came. They sort a
like us. Chal and his wife are en
joying their vacation just the same.
Attending Funeral
Mr. Anthony MeyerB was called
to Dubuque, Iowa, Thursday to at
tend the funeral of his brother-in
law, Mr. Joseph KriebB. Mr. Kriebs
was one of the businesB^men of that
city. Mr. Meyers will visit Galena,
Illinois while in the east, it being
the place of his enlistment. Many
old Army Chums live there.
Will Johnson of Atlantic visited
Tuesday with friendsjiu this city.
WEDDING BELLS
Pealing Their Glad Acclaim For Two
Young Hearts That Beat As One.
At the home of ihe bride in San
Bernardino, California on Wednes
day, June 28th occurred the mar
riage of Mr. William G. Laubender
to MLss Gertie J. Bruner.
Mr. Laubender in the son of
William Laubender, the trusted
Manager of the John Weighton
business in Audubon. The young
man was born and raised in Audu
bon and received his education
there. His genial manner and gen
tlemanly traits of character are
many and has met in Mies Gertie
the repoBe of a true woman's love
and affection.
Miss Bruner is a twin and the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Bru
ner. She was born, raised and edu
cated in Exira. She is a lady of many
accomplishments and a beantiful
characterization of the human race
amiable, virtuous, sociable and af
fectionate.
The Journal force send kind
words of cheer and trust their sor
rows may be few.
Ray Statzell Sick
Mr. Ray Stazell, residing a tew
miles north of Exira was taken
quite sick Tuesday morning with
typhoid fever. We understand the
case ia in a mild form and we hope
the young man will soon be with
ua again.
Claude Jones Here
Claude Jones of Leavenworth,
Kansas is visiting with relatives in
Exira and Adair. Mr. Jones left
Leavenworth City Sunday morning
at 6:00 o'clock on his motorcycle
and arrived in Exira the same eve
ning. The,distance traveled was 273
miles.
Attended Reunion
Sam Harn was the only Old Sol
dier from Exira or vicinity who en
joyed the privilege of attending the
Soldier's Reunion held this year at
Muscatine. Mr. Harn reports it aa
being the best and most interesting
meeting of the kind he ever attend
ed.
Boo-Hoo
All the saloons in Pottawattamie
County outside of Council Bluffs
were closed forever last Friday eve
ning. Many old "topee'' for miles
around laid in a full supply or at
least enough to last for a few days
before they would be forced to get
onto the water wagon.
Gone To Canada
Mr. and Mrs. John Kommes, Mrs.
Melz aud daughter, Rose left this
morning for Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Kommes
will reside there and Mrs. Metz and
daughter will visit relatives there'
for sometime. We wish Mr. and
Mrs. Kommes all kinds of prosper
ity.
Will Hove To Kansas
E. D. Powell returned from the
southwest Wednesday, and as soon
as he can be free from the post
office will be readv to leave. He
has decided to locate for the present
in Lawrence, Kansas which gives
his girls an opportunity of attend
iug one of the best educational in
stitutions west of the "Father of
Waters."
Home From Normal
The Misses Winnie Heath, Ello
ween Dimick, Ora Hicks and Ruth
Foust returned from the Normal afr
Audubon Friday after devoting the
past two weeks to hard work in that
seat of learning. They speak highly
of the way the course of instruction
was carried on and feel they teceiv
ed full value for their money.
Old Settlers
Everything IB working harmon
iously toward a grand time on Old
Settler's Day. The committee in
charge is working hard to get ev
erything in "Apple Pie Order" to
make the assembling ot these old
pioneer scared vets the happiest
day of their lives. Any suggestions
from anyone as to the best methods
of entertaining on that day will be
thankfully received at the Journal
Office. Send in your ideas.
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