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BOOSTER SPIRIT

Committee Of Booster Clab Solicited Merchants For Band Concerts. Liberal Donations

Doctors New on aud Oldaker, the President and Secretary of our Booster Club solicited the business men for funds with which to again organize the Exira Concert Band and to put on Saturday night concerts in our little oity. The Concerts a the past yeais hare been highly appreciated by nearly everyone. We say nearly, because the crowds that came to town Saturday evenings would fill the stores before returning home and the excep~fcion would be the clerks, who were usually detained to wait on tne trade. From this point, it's hard on the .clerks but pleasant to the proprietor. -As all great events that calls the peopie from country to town whether for '•^amusement or for business must be afforded the proper treatment, we natursally expect selfish motives to be cast -aside and an extra hour devoted to the •'-comfort of the customer and to the .. profit, of the employer. Wo learn the sum raised is inadequate for the services required but perhaps a few more dollars can be raised for the purpose and it may be that the band boys,—no 'we won't ask the dear boys to blow their heads for less than they usually got on former occasions so trusting in the generosity of a liberal hearted pub'•, lie we hope the amount needed will

MOD be raised. Later, the amount necessary been raised.

Scores of letters are received daily relative to t.he new law, and concerning the an ount of taxation on each Auto. Copies of this law is sent on »ppicat:on. Preparations are made for .be handling of 30,000, the number ws ed in tbe state by her citizens.

ACCREDITED SCHOOL

Exira High School Is Now An Accredited School. Her Graduates Will Be Admitted Into State Institutions

Without Examinations.

May 30, 1011

Supt. J. L. Harper: It gives me pleasure to report to you that on recommendation of the Board on Secondary School Relations and approval of the faculties of the three state institutions of higher learning at Iowa City, Ames and Cedar Falls, Exira High School has been recognized as an accredited school. Graduates of your school will be received without examination and without conditions by the state institutions of higher learning, so far as credits certified meet the specific requirements of the courses to which entrance is sought. Your school •will be entitled to an honor scholarship each year, goodj for a full four-year college course in any one of the State institutions. Any other privileges or benefits extended to auy accredited school in the state under tho present arrangement will be exteuded to your school.

You are familiar with the plan outlined for the grouping of High Schools for administrative purposes, asset out in bulletin, No. 1. For the present, this plan will not be carried out in full. But two groups will be maintained. Groups land II will be treated as a singlo group under the requirements set out for Group II.

Logically your school will fall in •Group III- You will understand that this is in no sense a reflection upon your school and no discrimination against it. It will have all privileges extended to the largest schools. Accrediting, however, will extend for but a single year at a time, following the custom of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in dealing with all its accredited institutions.

Very Respactfulty, Forest C. Ensign, Inspector of Schools

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NEW ABTO LAW

Thirty Thousand Licenses And Thirty Thousand lumbers Will Be Issued By Secretary Of State, July 4th.

Thirty tons of Automobile numbers will be received by Secretary of State Hayward between now and July 4tb, when the new law relating to the taxtion of Autos takes effect. Under the provisions of the new law the State must furnish numbers for all automobiles licensed and the carload has been provided by the Secretary of State for that purpose so that the numbers can be issued as fast as the licenses are paid into tbe department.

BACCALAUREATE

In Other Words A Sermon Delivered To A Graduating Class At The Christian Church Sunday Night.

The Christian Church was crowded to its utmost capacity last Sabbath evening to listen to a Baccalaureate Sermon prepared by its pastor, Rev. Sackville M. Smith. The discourse was an able exposition of what has been accomplished by the students so far of what will come in the future, •Dd how to meet the problems of life as they appear. The necessity of a good education to properly prepare for any of the hazards that continually beset the footsteps of the young and tbe old alike.

The Fermoij was full of good thot and excellently delivered and riveted the attention of tbe hearers to the last.

THE CLASS PLAY

At The Knights Of Pythias Hall Tuesday Evening Was Very Largely Attended. Scarcely Standing Room.

The graduating class gave their play to the public Tuesday evening and it was received with plaudits from the audience. "Miss Fearless & Co" in three acts was a mirth maker from start to finish. Flora Belle Houston as Miss Margaret Henley, an Heiress acted her part as natural and with as much ease as tho' she were a professional. Winnie lone Heath as Miss Euphemia Addison, the Chaperon of Mips Henley was carried out in spirit. Clara Gault Powoll ae Miss Sarah Jane Lovejoy from the Lost Nation delighted the audience with her witty remarks. She acted her part well. Dean a E. Hensley as Katie O'Conner, Miss Henley's servant acted the part of Bridget as though she was born in Ireland. Ora B. Hicks, Muriel M. Koob and Ethel I. Bisom as Miss Henley's guests—three school girls from the village were out for a lark and they acted their parts to perfection. Ellowene Dimick as Cizzie'' the Ghost acted her skillfully. Harvey Jensen as Miss Alias and Frank H. Hall as Miss Alibi, the Silent Sisters were tho mirth provokers of the Company. Their antics and their gestures were in harmony with their parts and brought down the house.

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CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR

Christian Endeavor messenger Announce And Gives Program of Convention To Be Held In Macedonia.

The 19th Annual Convention of this the Seventh District Iowa Christian Endeavor 1'iiion will bo held in Macedonia Iowa on June (, 7 and 8, 1911. An unusually .strong program has been arranged with some of the best leaders and speakers.

Directions say: Decide to go then work up a crowd. Free entertainment for all out of town visitors. IIow to reach Macedonia is by the C. R. 1. & P. to Avoca and change to the Burlingten at Carson. Come over into Macedonia and Help us.

At M. E. CHURCH

Rev. John Harned Delivered A Fine Discourse To The Survivors Of The Spanish Ameriem Wars.

The Memorial Services of the Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish War Volunteers were held in the M. E. Church last Sunday, Itev. John Harned officiating. On account of Ule bad condition of tho roads following a steady down pour of rain which lasted all Saturday night not many were in from the country but all the members were there from town and the seats were pretty well taken up. The discourse ably portrayed the call to arms, the duty to their country, the service in the field, the discharge, home again by many while thousands never returned. The hand of omnipotence ever watchful over the welfare of the country. The respect the nation now has for those who wore the Blue aud the Gray. The death rate now about two thousand each month. A fow years and all will be over on earth. Are you prepared for the migration of tho soul?

The choir was in fine form and showed thorough preparation of the selections which were given. At the close of the services the Corps were lined up and everyone shook the hands of the Old Comrades as they passed out, realizing that not many more times can this be done with all present.

Luther Hencdey wai a skoppef la Atlantic Wednesday,

REPUBLICAN

We suppose the proposed Canadian reciprocity treaty as being detrimental to the farming interests of the country and we pledge the nominee of this Convention to oppose the adoption of said reciprocity measure and urge our United States Senators to use their influence and all honorable means to prevent the passage of said measure.

We denounce the proposed free list of the democratic house of representatives as a measure injurious to the interest of American industry and dangerous alike to farm and shop.

No other resolutions were adopted by the republicans except that the principles contained in the last national platform were endorsed.

JUDGE GREEN

Farmers Are You Prepared For Canadian Reciprocity. It's Alright East but Not ror Iowa.

Audubon County docs not look upon the Candidacy of Judge Green, whom bis party—not faction—has brought out to represent the Ninth Congressional District in Congress, A8 DOES CASS COUNTY. The Judge came to this County a poor man, and by his integrity has riseu from a partnership in a law firm, to that of Judge of the District Court. By his strict attention to business, and always with the thought of curtailment of courts, expenses and, too, with decisions rendered according to the evidence in each case regardless of personal likes or dislikes, we have proven his manhood, his honesty, his Integrity, his ability AND BY THKSK VIRTUES WE KNOW HIM. For 15 years he haa occupied his present positiou and always by a larger vote than his party cast. His clear conservative methods won for him their admiration, their trust in him has NEVER ISEK.V IIETKAYKP.

He stands today firmly on the platform of his party (not faction) pquarely against reciprocity wiih Canada which he believes will cheapen everything Iowa farmers raise.

TWO OLD VETERANS

Civil War Fighter, The Kind That Insisted That Our Union Be Perpetuated Tho' Enemies Assail

Two veterans of the Civil War, Win, Bintner and John Scott from Atlantic, who had not Been each other for more than four years, metiti the Exchange Bank, Friday, May 25th. The Subject of War was brot up and Mr. Scott said, ''William, fifty yeara have elapsed since yon and I were boys, when the 12th and 2nd Iowa touched elbows, made the charge in and took Fort Donaldson. The Hornet's Nest at the Battle ot Shilob was recalled, where those two regiments again touched elbows.

The conversation had to be, but too brief, as the hack for tho train drove up, and after a warm handshake between the two veterans, Mr. Scott departed for his home.

HENRY McELROY KILLED

Neck Broken In Falling Backwards From Wagon, Hog Falling On Him. Funeral Wednesday.

Mr. Henry MoElroy, who resided iu the former Nelson postoftice neighborhood iu west Guthrie County was instantly killed last Monday I while loading a bunch of hogs into his wagon to tako to market. The report current hero is that he fell out of the tail end of the wagon, a large hog following- him, the fall and the weight of the animal upon him caused his neck to bo broken instant death being the result. Deceased leaves a brother anil sister to mourn his sudden demise. He is reported to have a lann of 1000 acres of good land besides owning a goodly numler of horses and cattle all of which wiil go to the relatives above named.

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EXIBA, IOWA, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1911.

HOW THE PARTIES STAND ON RECIPROCITY

RESOLUTIONS OF NINTH DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

DEMOCRATIC

We commend the democratic house of representatives upon its support and passage of the bill providing for reciprocal trade relations with Canada. Fair reciprocity has always been a democratic doctrine and while the pending trade agreement originated with a republican president. the democratic members of the house recognized in it a measure which, while not perfect, opens the way for better trade relations and the extension of the American markets, have patriotically given it their support. They have thus demonstrated to the country that they will place patriotism above party advantage and support any meritorious measure which has for its object the purpose of lightening the burdens resting upon the common people.

SIR. CLEVELAND

A Fine Gentleman, A Scholar And A Person Whom Every One Would Delight To Honor.

Mr. Cleveland, the nominee of the Council Bluffs Democratic Convention of recent date is as fine a man as any one could wish to meet. A perfect gentleman in manners, a scholar, and one who would make a fine appearing and influential representative. But while Mr. Cleveland is all this, and more, is he not at this time representing a principal that is vital and dangerous to the farming interests of Iowa'.' This-question must not be lost sight of in your decisions at the Polls next Monday. Canadian Reciprocity means, if it means anything, cheaper farm products, but uot cheaper labor and old Iowa a dumping ground for the products of the cheap lands of Canada. Voto intelligently* voters regardless of party or faction.

GRADUATION

Lillie F. Hansen, Ethel Knudsen, Clarence R. Nelson and James 0. Hansen Graduated From District School.

On hist Monday evening at the school in the A. P. Hansen distriot was held tho first Commencement Exercises of this school. There was a class of four graduates, two boys and two girls.

After listening to tne program and later examining the hand work done in this school wo are convinced that these young people have been trai ned in their grade work along the lines of re directed education, a training in the three IPs, namely Head, Hand and Heart. Surely the directors ot this school are keenly alive to the fact that education has taken a new trend and has a wider range than ever before, that it has come to mean the training of the whole being so that he may be able and gladly willing to meet all of life's responsibilities.

The program was most excellent from beginning to finish, showing careful drill on part of teacher and friends. Tile graduates delivered their orations in a masterly way for ones of their years, and the keynote of the whole program was work and character or in other words a well-rounded life. By invitations the Co. Supt. was present and made a short talk to patrons and class, these remarks were followed by presentation ol diplomas by the State Supt. of Church Schools, who in his closing remarks urged up the class the realization that character should be the major aim of life.

Of the faithful teacher who has so conscientiously labored with these pupils during the last year we would say she is close to the ideal of the great educator who said: "A teacher is one who has Head enough and Heart enough and Time enough and Liberty enough to be a Master in the Kingdom of Life. We understand that next year there will be added another year's work to the course of study and also another teacher will be added to the faculty.

Names of Graduates Lillie F. Hansen, Ethel Knudsen, Clarence It. Nelsen and James O. Hansen.

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WILLIAM MASTERSON

Bought New Single Seated Auto And Slay Be Seen Developing His Nerve In A Few Days.

Mr. William Masterson haa bought a new Brush auto and after a little practice will take his place in the procession and try out the River to River Road for a few miles that lie between here and his fine farm up in Greeley. We don't know of anyone who wiil eDjoy autoing more than Uncle William.

He no doubt will take comfort with this Dew vehicle and many idle hours will be enjoyed visiting at the old home in Greeley and calling on old neighbors. The drive to the farm with horses usually took an hour and a half but tbe auto way of doing things will cut the trip to thirty minutes and perhaps less. It all depends bow Mr. MaBterson's bump of recklessness develops.

VETERANS IN LINE

Decoration Day Exercises At Exira A Great Success. The Church With Sympathizers Of The Fallen

Heroes.

The following named Veterans were in line Thomas Adair, 43 Mo. Inf. II. F. Andrews, 16 Me. Inf. Daniel Artist, 140 111. Inf. Fred Bechtold, 43 Mo. Inf. Joseph H. Bell, 27 Iowa Inf. Alonzo W. Bradley, 27 Iowa Inf. William Bintner, 27 Iowa Inf. William H. Bowman, 92 Ohio Inf. Perry Bruner, 71 111. Inf. Silas A. Campbell, 25 Wis. Inf. John 15. Connrardy, 16 U. S. Inf. Hugh W. Copeland, 29 Iowa Inf. William E.'Davis, 171 Ohio Inf. John Dicus, 20 III. Inf. Samuel D. Harn, 6 Iowa Inf. John T. Hill, 14 Iowa Inf. Xerxes Knox, 3 Iowa Cav. David Ivroeger, 19 U. S. Inf. James P. Lair, 122 111. Inf. Anthony Maurer, 7 111 Cav. William E. Sturgeon, 77 111. Inf. Walter B. Temple, 9 Iowa Cav. Fred Cotton, Spanish American war. ROLL OK HONTOB—SOLDIERS BURIED

AT EXIRA

Abel Anderson, 1812 War Allington M. Harrington, Mexican war David L. Anderson, D. 7 Iowa Cav. John Anderson, D. 7 Iowa Cav. Josiah E. Banning, A. 23 Iowa Inf. Jacob Baylor, IT. 22 Iowa Inf. James T. Bell, C. 3 Iowa Inf. William Bennett, L. 9 N. Y. H. Art. Isaac F. Boyer, K. 11 111. Cav. David Burns, 2 Mo. Inf. Abram Campbell, K. 25 Wis. Inf. Enoch Croy, F. 4 Minn. Inf. Hiram 11. Dimiok, E. 22 Wis. Inf. George Hardenbrook, G. 20 Ohio Inf. Iver Johnson, I. 23 Wis. Inf. Luke Knapp, E. 1 Wis. H. Art. George W. Kreamer, C. 46 111 Inf. Adolphus Merrick, Wis. James F. Miller, E. 9 111 Inf. Jacob Rabson, I. 88 111. Inf. William H. Seavey, 1 Mass. S. 8. Wm.

Stonebrook, C. 51 Ohio Inf.

William A. Weloh, D. 15 Me. Inf. CATHOLIC CEMETERY Frank Dorr, D. 33 Wis. Inf. Forbes Daniel Ivilliou, B. 1 Kansas Inf.

Kindest Tnanks

Th_ members of O. P. Morton Post G. A. R. congratulate the oitizeus of Exira ou the successful exercises held under their auspices on Memorial Day. We thauk the Row A. B. Miller of Audubon for his very able and appropriate address delivered on tnat occasion.

We thank tho ladies and little girls for their beautiful gifts of llowers, and for the decoration of the graves of our dead comrades.

And we return sincere thanks for the courteous attention and respect rendered to tho Veterans in attendance.

H. F. Andrews, Adjutant

Mrs. Jens Hansen Dead

Mrs. Jena Hansen, mother of Hans and Chris Hansen died at the home of the latter 4|o miles west of town, May .'!0th at an aiivanced age. The funeral takes place today from the St. John's Church which is located on the Hansen farm, the minister iu charge officiating. Interment took place iu the adjacent Cemetery, the remains being laid to rest by the side of her husband who preceded her but a few montha ago. The relatives have the sympathy of their many friends in tbia their great sorrow.

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FIRE

Fire In Greeley Township Consumed Barn, Horses, And Contents Generally.

Saturday morning at 3 o'clock, a disastrous fire occured on the Peter Thuesen farm in Greeley towuship on which Chris Christensen is a renter.

Mr. Christensen was awakened by the bright light and upon looking out saw the new barn all ablaze. He hastened to the scene only to find that five of his work horees were being consumed, but he managed to release one from the flames but not before it was very badly burned. All of his harness, grain, and about a carload of baled hay ready for shipment went up in eraoke. The baru, a granary and a separator house were completely burned up. The house was saved after it had caught fire in several places on the roof. In trying to save the house Mr. Christensen received sever* al severe burns. Two of the horses Chris had been offered $600 for onlv a short time ago.

Mr. Christeneen had about $600 insurance on his horses while his loss is much more. Mr. Thuesen carried $750 on the barn while bis loss is perhaps as much more.

HANS F. PETERSEN

Beautifying A Store Is An Art Only Acquired By Few, See Petersen's Store When In Town.

The men employed ia putting up tho new steel ceiling on the Croy and Bradley store buildings and accupied by II. P. Petersen, one of our general merchants, finished the Croy building and commenced ou the Bradley room Friday. Saturday being a very busy day in this store its a mixed question how the big trade will all be supplied. With a scaffold erected just high enough for a person to walk under covering the larger part of the store, on which half a dozen men are working and Hans, Peter. Henry and Knute waiting on the trade at their usual 50 miles an hour gait would indicate that parcels would be mixed up sotue.

GOLDEN WEDDING

Anniversary Of Mr. And Mrs. John Baumgartner Occured Last Friday May 26th.

Mr. and Mrs. John Baumgartner, after living together for fifty years are as happy in each other's Company as when they first commenced housekeeping.

Their neighbors and friends gladdened their hearts on this memorable Anniversary, by gathering together each with a basket well filled with, tbe delicacies ot life, and called on the old peaple as a surprise party.

After the embarassment wore off the table was spread and an ever-tobe remembered hBppy titne was participated in.

THE CONTEST ON

Capital Explains Situation, Green Nominated By Standpatter, His Advice, Give Hearty Support

To Judge Green.

Lafe Young in tho Capitalist Wednesday says: "The Republicans have nominated Judge Green in the Ninth District for Representative in Congress. a There is no charge of corruption against hiiu. The facts would seem to indicate that the Judge was nominated by Standpatters. It is not claimed that the Jiadge lias been [a Standpatter. He denies that he is a Progressive. He asserts that he is opposed to free trade with Canada. The convention took radical action in opposition to the proposed trade agreement with Canada and this ought to satisfy thestandpatters. Now the Progressives are either keeping still or are changing their minds and are ready to come back into the Republican, fold. Having licked the progressives out of their boots on their principles, and having carried tiie Ninth District against the Canadian Reciprocity we want to enquire 'Can tho Standpatters altbrd to defeat Judge Green'."

Thwy nominated him. They had the opportunity to nominate a regular Standpatter. Having failed to^do so, CAN TUHY IIONORAHLY CO HACK ON THEIR ow.v wouivViOur advise is for them to heartily support Judge Green,

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