Thursday, June 29, 1911 — Audubon County journal.

t' aSeS~ "iJoSo V* ft. IT" T- if ft v4 ft MOFFAT ROAD Eighth Wonder of tbe World. Denver To Steamboat Springs. Broad Guage Over The Rockies. To anyone not accustomed to view all the wonders there are in this old world of ours, perhaps the trip from Denver to Craig, Colorado would inspire the uninitiated more than any other highway on this terrestrial sphere for here trains of the broad guage, the very same cars as run over our level prairies climb the lofty rugged Rockies to a height of 11,600 feet above sea level, where perpetual snow invites you to an after dinner snowballing even though your neighbor or the fellow next to you be a cranky grouch. His presence there is an invite to you to once more play the boy and stick some snow down under his collar, any way you will try to do so, for your animation of school days when you would rather snowball than study again crops out at the sight of the beautiful snow on Corona's lofty height just after crossing Colorado's sandy desert. On our outward trip from Denver to Routt County, Colorado where we spent ten of the most pleasant days of our life visiting and trying to improve our physical condition witli our son in-law and daughter who will be remembered in Exira as Mr. and Mrs. John Hicks, we were obliged to follow the only highway of commerce to that far-off country-because of its supposed impassable mountains and its deep declivities-so took a ticket on the Moffat Road which by many is called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." From Denver to Steamboat Springs is 214 miles and and allow me to say that you enter into the tunnels so quickly and so often in traveling that distance that you intuitively are as apt to grab your seat mate, (no matter whether it be a lady or gentleman, white or black) as you are to grasp the back of your seat. The sudden darkness from the brilliant and dazzling sunshine of a moment before inspires you with wonder and moves you to awe. But there are fifty-six of those tunnels yet to pass through before we reach the end of the road, Steamboat Springs. Soon we go to Arena whose altitude is 6162 feet then on to Crags 7040 feet, and 27 miles from Denver. Here in tbe "Crags of the Roclfies" a resort is being built by the "elite" of Denver where some very nice little bungalows are built on the points and peaks of this rocky elevation where play and danoe halls adorn the tops with prettily smoothed roads dodging in and out of almost impassable places. Still on we go passing a station occasionally-unless flagged-reaching Rollingsville elevation 8 367 then on to Tolland, elevation 8889 where we stop for ten minutes taking on fuel and water before we make the detour above the clouds, where we are informed in our ascent we travel 14 miles and raise 4000feet-although we were from Missouri-we took the informants word for it and start up the hill to Corona 11600 feet above sea level and the highest peak in the known world traveled by mortal man on a broad guage railway of commerce. Here we find a tunnel over the mountain top one and a quarter miles long with a restaurant that rings its "gong" inviting you to LUNCHEON A HOVE THE CLOUDS. Whether hungry or not you accept the invitation and willingly partake of sandwiches and coffee which you hastily devour and out you go like school boys from their studies at recess, and through the openings climb to the perpetual snow clad peaks of the Rockies and perhaps without thought gather up a handful of pure white snow in its crude condition and your first impulse is to liberally donate portion to the neck of your neighbor. This started perhaps without malicious but thoughtless intent, all are in a scramble for the cars at once. All Aboard! is heard and the de scent to the Pacilic slope ot the Continent over the Continental Divide is begun where the waters from it's peaks part company some refreshing the thirsty lands on Colorado's desert plains and finaily reaching the Atlantic Ocean through the tributaries of its southern course while that which takes its way westward, through the arteries of the western slope, irrigating the vast expanse of orchards and vineyards supplying rich fruits which bedecks the tables of the rich and the poor alike and linally kissing the Pacific Ocean where the glorious sun dips .into its oceanic bed, beneath the sil^pry waves, again to rise on the coast of-Maine torn or tow, Well we come back to earth agaiu and down, down, W 1 l3*i Ms r'":'-'-'. down we -etimes at full speed but often vei. around the loops and curves circling and crossing its tract in it's careful descent until we reach Sulphur Springs, elevation 7695 feet where the healing waters flow from the center of the earth, hot enough to cook eggs where many people go to bathe in it's medicinal flow. On to Phippsburg, a Company's coal mining camp where they house their help and by their own peculiar methods absorb every dollar each month their men may have earned, These coal fields are the source of supply for America's western slope where views of the dusky diamonds are found to the thickness of 50 feet. But we are interested in Steamboat Springs, 33 miles further west, elevation 6680 feet and the end of the "Moffat Road" as at present constructed. Named thus because of having 32 springs with as many different tastes to its gushing flows. The town has electric lights, water works fed by pure springs and is the center of the strawberry gardens of the west. This year they will commence shipping their berries about July 10th and they estimate they will have 26 carloads for export from this point alone. From here we take an auto for Craig, 49 miles still further west, where we arrive in five hours safe and sound but the roads around the mountains were still beset with quite deep gulches where, should an accident happen to throw one down it's declivity not enough of one's anatomy would be left for "remains." As we neared the end of our journey the country became more like agricultural lands and reaching Craig we were met by our dear ones who are availing themselves of present opportunities and have taken up 320 acres of government land, have broken out 80 acres 36 of which are producing wheat which bids fair for a crop. They have erected a cozy house and barn and arc favored with several springs on their allotment. In conclusion will say for the benefit of any who may contemplate going there tfc homestead land that every available piece for miles around Craig has been filed upon. "ANOfMTHRE Nets C. Jensen, Tbe Big Swine Breeder West Of Exira Loses His Residence By Fire About 10:30 a. in. Thursday morning the residence of Mr Nels C. Jensen live miles west of town was discovered to be on fire and had gotten under such head, way that it was found impossible to save the building, but by hard work most all the household goods were saved. The fire originated in a summer kitchen adjoining the house having caught in the roof while the noonday meal was preparing. Mr. Jensen carries $9000 insurance on house, barn, implements, household goods and live stock but could not give the amount applied on the house alone We are sorry to learn of a fire at any. time but pleased to hear that so many have taken time by the forelock and placed insurance on their effects to more or less reimburse them when a loss is sustained. '1 he frequent fires of late should be warning to all who carry their own insurance. It don't pay let the other fellow carry it. OCR 46th 4th Exira, Tbe City Beautiful, Invites You To Her Sbady Brooks, But Please Don't Bring Your Fishing Hooks. Where shall we spend the4th of July? Is the question of the day, "Just where we will enjoy it most" I hear my friends all say. '•I'll tell you of the lovely place Where I the Fourth shall speud," "Whereyou go I shall also go," At once replied my friend. Then to EXIRA we'll away And I'll assure you ajolly day In her beautiful Park with its cooling shade, Within the town near the marts of trade, We will listen to the Eagle scream, And incidentally eat ice cream ^.nd watch tbe people on parade And drink our fill of lemonade. And listen to tbe Exira Band, Second to none in all the land A treat of itself quite worth the while Of traveling the distance ot many a mile. We'll pay strict attention to the Oration But excuse us from the "Declaration" Then we will celebrate in our own way, Befitting this National Holiday. And I know you'll agree with me when I say "Extra's tbe place to spend the day." When Brink swings the Gavel for Order And John I, the stick of Command Better pay attention, by thunder Or the Kaugaroo Court will demand. .- Was Entertained At Tbe Home Mrs. Ed Delaboyde Last Thursday Afternoon 4:00 A. M. Salute to the Natal Morn. Maj. S. D. Harn, Gen. H. F. Andrews, Col. J.M.Griggs 10:00 Business Men's Parade. 10:30 Call to Order by President of the Day. TREBLE CLEF CLUB Of "President's Day" was celebrated last Thursday Ji^ne 23rd, when the Treble Clef ladles and their guests were entertained by Mrs Fred Cotton. The day being so very warm Mrs. Ed Delahoyde offered the ladies and their friends her cool rooms, which was appreciated very much. Mrs. VanGorder, Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Emil Bllharz, Miss Nash, Mrs. Cowles and Mrs. Ed Bllharz of Audubon came in response to Mrs. Cotton's invitation. As thb guests arrived each was presented with a printed program and ushered into tbe dining room, where the Misees Lola vnd Leah Brinkerhofl presided over tbe punch bowl. The program as follows was given: "Club Presidents"..MrsE.Delahoyde "Club HiBtory"_.Mrs. Frank Williams Piano Holo Mies Carrie Gault "Valse Caprice' Newland Paper Mrs. John Nash "Story of the Firet Woman's Club" Miee Clara Whitted Vocal Solo, "A Spirit Flower''— Tipton Miss Carrie Gault A Latin poem and Translation... ...Miss Ruth Statzell "A story of a dream" Berta Gano "Something Club Women have done. Frankle Crane "The Club Woman in the Possibilities of Modern Education. Mrs. F. Cotton Biennial Report Mrs. F. Hopley The hostess then Berved refreshments, assisted by Mrs. Hopley and Mitis Doro'.hy Delahoyde. Each one carried out their parts well and altogether it was a lovely affair. To Our Correspondents Next Tuesday is tbe Glorious Fourth and our Office Force from the Editor to the Devil wants to Celebrate. Please send in your correspondence for next week by not later than Monday, July 3rd. Dicb Witte aud his mother were transacting business here Tuesday. They beside near the east county line north of Adair. V- •". -.: »W T«l» £& V~ A5* '. .1- ...» W. J. Lancelot, Editor W. H. Lancelot, Publisher 25 YEARS OLD. EXIRA, IOWA, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1911. $1.00 PER YEAR at Exira A (, Music Exira Concert Band Vocal Music Double Quartet Prayer Rev. S. M. Smith Music Exira Concert Band Vocal Music Double Quartet Orrtion Rev. A. B. Miller Vocal Music Double Quartet DINNER 1:30 P. M. Fitzgerald & Atherton Musical Comedy Co. 2:00 Meeting of Old Settlers' Committee. 2 Merry-Go-Rounds all day and evening. 2:15 Sports. 1st 2d 3d 100 yards Free for All $3.00 $2.00 fl. 00 50 yards Free for All 2.00 1.00 75 yards Fat Man's Race (200 pounds) 3.00 2.00 1.00 75 yards Boys' Race, 14 years and under 2.00 1.00 .50 50 yds Three Legged Race 2.00 1.00 Potato Race 1.50 1.00 .50 7, Girl's Race, 12 years and under 1.50 1.00 .50 Ladies'Race 2.00 1.00 .50 Boys' Race, under 10 years. 1.00 .75 .50 Boys' Race, 18 years and 2 5 0 1 5 0 1 0 0 3:30 Fitzgerald & Atherton Musical Comedy Co. 4:15 Ball Game—Brayton vs. Exira. 7:00 Fitzgerald & Atherton Musical Comedy Co. Entire change of program.. 8:00 Balloon Ascensions. 8:30 Fireworks. .. Be sure and stay for tbe-Fireworks in evening. Exira has purchased the largest display of Fireworks ever brought to Audubon County. BUSINESS CHARGE Two Prominent Business Firms Consolidate To Improve Stock And Cheapen Handling To Patrons. The hardware firms of John Nelson & Company and Neils Keilaen Hardware Company, the latter firm being the successor to James Walker, consolidated their stocks of hardware, furniture aud undertaking goods and will hereafter be known as the John Nelson Mercantile Company, where they can be found at the old stand of John Nelson & Co. This consolidation of two of our fine uusiiiess firms with their combined capital will not only enable them to fornish their patrons with a better selection of goods from wnich to select their purchases, but they will be able to show as good a line of goodsas they now carry for less money. This move will give Exira two ot tbe best Hardware Stores in tbe state. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Of Exira, Iowa, Were Entertained At The Audubon Lodge Wed day Night June 28th. Tbe Knights of Pythias of Exira Lodge No. 181 were eutertained at the Audubon Lodge last oight. Giand Chancellor Dr. J. M. Cole delivered a very tine and helpful address after which Past Grand Chancellor B. I. Sallinger was called oa for a little talk and responded with an interesting speech. The Lodge then resumed its duties and the Rank of Knighthood was conferred upon Mr. llenry I£ngle of Exira. The evening ended with a fine two course luncheon prepared by the Audubon ladies and all partook to their stomach's content. In tbe wee small hours of the night we bid farewell to tbe Audubon boys feeling that there was no tie that bound like "Pythian Love." We sure thank the Audubon boyB for the "Royal Good Time" they gave us aud extend a cordial invitation to all of them to cotne and visit with ua. 4/ ma mm *v,v EDITORIAL ABILITY No Particular Ability Required Edit Some Papers While Others Must Be Precise CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY Guthrie County's Oldest Citizen Centenarian Receives A Big Ovation. The new law provides that there be paid for dragging "not to exceed 50 cents per mile for each xnile traveled back and forth." Practically all the trustees ofthe state thought this meant 50 cents per mile for a round trip. The attorney general office holds not. Under the ruling made today it will be a dollar a round trip. If a man drags a mile down the road he gets 50 cents for that mile, and If he comes back over the same mile with his drag he gets another 50 cents for the mils. It is the distance actually traveled. OLD SETTLER'S NOTICE The Following Letter Will Explain The Situation. We want The Old Settler's Meeting At Exira. Ross, Iowa, June 26,1911. Hon. H. F. Andrews, Sec'y Audubon Co, Old Settler's Organization. Exira, Iowa, My Dear Sir:—The officers and others interested of the Old Settlers Meeting will meet at 10 a. m. at the Auditor's Office on the 4th of July to formulate plans for the next Old Settler's Reunion. I would like to 'v 1 To Most anyone can be an editor. All the editor has to do is to sit at a desk six days out of the week, four weeks of the month, and twelve months out of the year and "edit" such stuff as this: "Mrs. Jones of Cactus Creek let a can opener slip last week and cut herself in the pantry." "A mischievous lad of Piketown throw a stone and struck Mr. Pike in the alley on Tuesday." "John Doe climbed on the roof of his house last week looking for a leak and fell striking himself on the back poroh." "While Harold Green was escorting Miss Yiolet Wise from the church social last Saturday night a savage dog attacked them and bit Mr. Green seveal times on the publio square." "Isaiah Trimmer of Ruhning Creek was playing with a cat Friday when the cat scratched him on the veranda." "Mr. Fong, while harnessing a broncho last Saturday was kicked just south of the corn crib."—Exchange. And Last Saturday the oitizens of Guthrie Center almost to a unit turned out to bestow their congratulations on Mr. Martholomew Dunley who celebrated his one hundredth birthday anniversary on that day. All business housss were closed on proclamation of Mayor Holsman and all did honor to the occasion. Guthrie County will soon have another Centenarian, Mr. Lewis of Menlo whose next birthday we are informed will be his one hundredth on which occasion Menlo will be right to the front in observing. ROAD DRAG LAW Attorney General Cosson Explains Provisions Of New Dragging .,v .^Law Of Interest To All From Capital, June 13th: The attorney general's office today ruled that the basis of compensation under the new road drag law is 50 cents for every mile traveled in dragging the road and not 50 cents for every mile of road dragged. This means that trustees will have little difficulty in getting roads dragged. Bee it held at Exira. 1 wish you would in the meatime interview as many of the people there aB possible and report at our meeting. sv p: Yours Fraternally, JOHN C. BONWELL The following named gentlemen are appointed a speoiai Committee to attend the business meeting of the Old Settler's Society at the Auditor's office in Audubon at 10 o'clock a. m.t July 4, 1911, and to invite tbe Society to hold its next Annual Meeting at F.xira the present year, viz: C. L. McAninch J. B. Rendleman Theo Patty John Harned Frank Kreaner 8. M. Smith S. D. Harn J. I, Hensley H. P. Hansen H. F. Andrews William Bintner J. M. Dimick. K-~. Sk-MlSr- isSMsiiii- MRS. F.R. MCLAUGHLIN Died At Her Home In Lincoln Township. Loved And Respected By All Who Knew Her. Miss Cora Evans was born in Knox County, Illinois and was married to Mr. F. R. McLaughlin in 1885. Soon after their marriage they collected their belongings together and started west and located on their present farm. They rented this farm tor four years of L. C. Whipple when they finally bought it. By judicious-management they have brought this farm up to the very highest state of cultivation and have raised their family of three sons and four daughters. Here, when this country was new and household duties were numerous Mrs. McLaughlin could often be seen going or coming from tbe sick bed of a neighbor where she bad been spreading golden grains of oomfort and cheer to tbe afflicted. Her sweet Christian life was ppent for others. Although frail of body her strength never failed her while in tbe work of her Master. Day or night she was ready to promote His work and to do His bidding. She worshipped her husband which was reciprocated to the utmost. Her family she loved as no one but Mother can. Her Churoh and Church followers were her ideals, and she extended sympathy for those who fell short of their privileges. In Lodge work she was an active member of Canterbury' Bell Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. and. her executive anility kept her in the offices of their councils.' At the time of her death she was Deputy State President of the organization. But short time ago she installed new officers into their positions in Gray, Au-~ dubon and Brayton her own territory. She has gone but will never be forgotten. She built a home that will be an enduring monument to her me-/ mory through all the ages. The vacant chair will be there forever but that pure soul that once occupied it has gone to the God who gave It. Her jbody we place in the sepulcher but her memory will bs with us always. Father, Children, follow the teachings and soatter sunshine over the^f spats of life that now seem so dark. CORN WEATHER What A Young Dane And Our Climate Will Do In Raising A Crop Of Corn. Mr. Hans J. Jensen living on Route three reports that he planted a piece ot corn on the last day of May. The fourth day after be could see the rows plainly across the field. The ninth day after planting he commenced cultivating it. On the 26th day of June he finished "laying it by," it being waist high. Mr. Jensen is one of our thrifty Danes. Last year he sold products from an eighty acre farm to the value of $1648.48 and still retained his original stock and young cattle. EARLY CLOSING Our Business Men Agree To Seven O'clock Closing During Hot Weather, Giving Clerks Longer Rest. We, the undersigned business men of the Town of Exira, Iowa, agree to cloee our place of buainess at 7 o'clock p. in. each day except Saturdays after July 4, 1911, until further notice. And we all agree to advertise same from this time. J. W. Alsup P. M. Christensen Hugh Smith F. H. Cotton ij E. D. Cotton Blahop & Statzell Thos. Lohner E. A. Rethmeier H. P. Petersen P. K. Jensen John Nelsen K. E. Schwartz W. E. Varney. All our Ladies and Misses Hats at one-half price at E. D.Cotton's. Traded Farms Jacob Carstena has traded bis northeast Audubon townebip 120 acre farm for a quarter section five miles north of Adair but will not move there before March 1, as it is now farmed by a renter and besides there are several irnprovetnente to be made on tbe buildings. His object in making the move is to be handy to a school as the school house where be resides is nearly two and one-half miles away, ?"5 ?•'•», ittfiS --V !WB? -M •3% 7f| -fs* ,J 3 Xt yAfcl.

4IT- 15he Stability lifSfll »hK- t** ^,-T- StfJ Our Bank BOARD PROCEEDINGS June Session, 1911 Audubon town April 1st to Oct l, 1910 Dr Rosenbladt, health cian Audubon town 1910 to April ], 1911 Ella Stearns, expense to Btate meeting Des Moines in April 12 30 Ella Stearns, freight, express telegrams map 6 23 Ella Stearns, livery hire visiting schools Apriland May.. 30 15 Ed Cousins, furniture palish.. 50 Northup Bros, coal Co home 5 85 Messenger Printing Co, supplies of & *&* f, And our willingness to co operate with our patrons in the development of their business should have your consideration and attention. You can "bank on" our willingness and ability to assist you in every way consistent with safe, sound banking. Whether your account be large or small we shall appreciate your patronage We shall be pleased to have YOU open an account with us. First National Bank EXIRA IOWA ^V! Board met pursuant to adjournment at 8 o'clock am. embers all present. On motion Board proceeded to Sher ifFs Office and checked up and approved hi- reports for the 1st and 2nd quarters 1911. Board then proceeded to settle with County Superintendent and approved her reports for the 1st and 2nd quarters 1911 On account of error in assessing Peter Mathisen in 1909 was allowed a refund $60.50. The following claims were allowed: Baker, supplies ourt house$16 29 Baker, groceries Co home... 29 90 B. W Raebel, burning ballots... 2 00 11 Rippey, burning ballots 2 00 Joe Moody, returning ballots Lincoln twp Clark Wilson, repairing voting place Leroy twp Dr Burnside, health physicion 2 00 2 00 25 00 physiOct 1, 25 00 Recorder 7 65 Board made an order transferring $1310.00 from Co Poll tax fund to County Fund. Auditor's report of Permanent and Tempor ry School Funds was approved as folllows: On motion Board adjourned to meet at 1 o'clock m. Board met as per adjournment at 1 o'clock m. John Dettmers claimed a refund of 144.90 on ^account error in assessing land contract, was allowed $22.45. On motion Board proceeded to country to view a Bridge in Hamlin twp Board returned from viewing Bridge add on motion adjourned to meet at 8 o'cloek tomorrow morning. Juue 9, 1911—Board met at 8 o'clock. Members all present. The following claims were allowed: Ross, session work... $20 00 Ross, committee work 42 00 Ross, mileage 17 30 Bam'l McGaffin, session work. .. 20 00 Sam'l McGaffin, committee work 24 00 Sam'l McGaffin, mileage 11 50 BF Johnson, session work 20 00 E Johnson, committee work.. 51 00 E Johnson, mileage. 18 50 E Johnson, auto hire of 8 to Harlan, la 11 00 On motion Board adjourned to meet Tuesday June 13,1911. Auditor's office, Audubon, June 13th 1911 H. P. PETERSEN Board met pursuant to adjournment of June 9th, 1911 at 8 o'clock a. m. Members present Ross, Samuel McGaffin and E Johnson. On motion thi* following claims were allowed: A Harmon, shadesand supplies for court house $7 75 Buck, livery delivering ballots Lincoln twp 2 00 Rasmussen, caring for E Petersen under quarantine.. 15 00 Dr M_ Fulton, medical services Mrs Cy hinery, poor 6 00 8 Mautz, services Stallion Co home 32 00 W Tibben, trustee Audubon twp Chas Boehme, trustee Audubon twp W Tibben, trustee Audubon twp 2 00 2 00 2 60 Swineh rt, clerk Audubon twp Geo W Townsend, repairing and painting Treasurer's office... 24 25 A Anderson, claimed $3.00 tor lamb killed by dogsorwolves allowed 3 00 2 00 McLeran, claimed $50 for 10 lambs killed by dogs, allowed 30 00 On motion and by unanimous vote of the Board a resolution was adopted to issue $42,000.00 Funding Bonds to take up the $42,000.00 outstanding Warrants of the County Bridge Fund said Bonds to be in denominations of Five Hundred dollars each payable as follows: $6500.00July 1, 1919, $6500.00 July 1, 1921 and $29,000.00 1, 1931. Optional after 10 years and ah bearing interest at 4Y2 percent per annum payable semi annually. On motion the bid of the Investor's Securities Company of Des Moines, Iowa for the Bonds authorized by the above resolution of 4% percent and $200. Premium was accepted by the Treasurer and approved by the Board. On motion the Board adjourned to meet September 11,1911. OTTO WITTHAUKK, G. ROSB, Auditor Chairman A Leading California Druggist Pasadena, Pal., March 9,1911. Foley &Co., Gentlemen:—Wo have sold and recommended Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for years. We believe it to be one of the most efficient expectorants on the market. Containing no opiates of narcotics it can be given freely to children. Enough of the remedy can be tdken to relieve a cold as it has no nauseating results ard does not interfere with digestion. Yours very tru'y, (!. H. Ward Drug Co., L. Parsons, Sec'y and Treas Get the original Folev's Honey & Tar Compound in the yellow package. Sold by all druggists. FOLEY KIDNEY PIUS FOR BACKACHE KIDNEYS AND BLADDER Clothing! As I have just received a shipment of New Clothing direct from the factory I am again in position to give you a better bargain than ever in Clothing. All the latest in pattern and style. Be sure and call if you want a new suit for the 4th of July. Interest Other collections Vouchers paid County Treasurer's Report State Fun'J— On hand at last settlement........... Tax collected... interest IHIIII. IIII HI III Other collections Transferred from other funds Vouchers paid... Taxes refunded Cash 011 hand .State University— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest __ .1 Vouchers paid Taxes refunded Cash on hand Iowa State College— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest Vouchers paid Taxes refunded... II Cash on hand State Normal School— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest... Vouchers paid... I Taxes refunded.. Caeli on hand County Fund— OH hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest Other collections. Transferred to other funds Vouchers paid Taxes refunded Transferred from other funds Amount overdrawn (error) Cash on hand County Road— On hand at last settlemegt Tax collected Interest Charged to of Vouchers paid Taxes refunded Cash on hand County School— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest Other collections Vouchers paid Taxes refunded Cash on hand County Bridge— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Taxes refunded Cash on hand Domestic Animals— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Vouchers paid Cash on hand InEane Fund— On hand at last settlement Tax collected .H Interest. .IIIII Other collections II ""11 Error... I..Ill Vouchers paid Hill. Taxes refunded HI Transferred to other funds HHI Cash on hand Soldiers Relief— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest.. 1111111 Vouchers paid IIIII Taxes refunded "1 Cash on hand II, Teachers— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest I.IIIH Vouchers paid .V"."."I Taxes refunded "I Cash on hand I "H I Contingent— On hand at last settlement Tax collected HI HI] Interest II IIII IIII HI Vouchers paid I.II IIIIIIIIHI Taxes refunded IIIIIIII III] Cash on hand... School House— On hand at last settlement Tax collected IIIIIIIII Interest 111111111 Vouchers paid IIII— Taxes refunded 11.1111111111 Cash on hand H*. 0School Bond— On hand at last settlemont Tax collected II HI I Interest HHI I Vouchers paid HIIIIIIIII Taxes refunded IIIII Cash on hand II IIII Township Road— On hand at last settlement Tax collected I Vouchers paid 11.11.. Cash on hand Cemetery— On hand at last settlement. Tax collected I Interest "... Vouchers paid. Taxes refunded Cash on hand __ Town— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest Vouchers paid Taxes refunded Cash on hand Town Bond— On hand at last settlement $149 19 8014 43 8 94 40 2444 47 10568 36 28 60 20 47 10617 43 10617 43 8 58 485 07 PM 37 491 11 1 72 1 19 494 02 494 02 8 58 485 07 37 491 11 1 72 1 19 494 02 494 62 4 26 242 40 13 245 37 83 59 246 79 246 79 5136 89 12154 27 20 55 1701 75 500 00 12807 89 44 72 129 19 17 20 6514 46 19513 46 I 19513 46 504-72 2427 90 2 70 7 00 988 74 8 58 1945 05 2942 32 2942 32 2137 16 2427 90 2 70 73 00 2451 60 8 67 2180 49 4640 76 4640 76 398 54 12153 45 17 65 105 85 12069 44 44 75 561 30 12675 49 12675 49 294 05 1188 50 13 50 1469 05 1482 55 1482 55 4196 42 1228 32 2 50 110 79 41 209 64 4 44 2052 74 3571 62 5838 44 6838 44 1101 67 245 27 31 500 00 88 846 37 1847 25 1347 25 3259 38 24644 26 26 14 27244 48 155 55 529 74 27929 77 27929 77 'I. 1521 66 7464 67 9 13 8769 75 63 17 162 54 8995 46 8995 46 88 82 1464 36 1 43 1496 45 15 26 42 90 1554 61 1554 61 301 65 1658 90 1 48 1909 80 8 86 43 37 1962 03 1962 03 403 26 19085 22 19182 43 306 05 19488 48 19488 48 19 79 152 99 03 171 04 07 1 70 172 81 172 81 767 96 3805 23 5 00 4428 24 53 20 96 75 4578 19 4578 19 224 00 Tax collected Interest :. Vouchers paid i- Taxes refunded -s Cash on hand... WaterOn hand at last .settlement. V'':V Tax collected Interest Vouchers paid Taxes refunded Cash on hand Electric Lights— Oil hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest Vouchers paid Taxes refunded Cash oil hand Board of Health— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest Vouchers paid Taxes refunded ISrror (Charged to Co Road) Cash on hand Special Corporation— On hand at last settlement Tax collected Vouchers paid Cash on hand instituteOn hand at last settlement. Other collections Cash on hand. Fstate— On hand at last settlement.. Cash on hand Costs— On hand at last settlement Collected Vouchers paid Cash on hand PollOn hand at last settlement Tax collected Cash on hand Road Drag's On hand at last settlement Tax collected Interest Amount overdrawn Vouchers paid Grading FundOn hand at last settlement.. .. •j .Tax collected. Vouchers paid I mprovemen t— On hand at last settlement Tax collected v' Vouchers paid Permanent SchoolOn hand at last settlement v. Collections Loans made Cash on hand Temporary School— On hand at last settlement. _.... Collections Semi-annual apportionment Transfers Cash on hand TemporaryCash on hand Jan 1st, 1911 Interest collected Semi-annual apportionment Trailfaerrrd to State II Transferred to County (excess interest). Caeh on hand June 1st, 1911 H. T. Watson, the agent for the DeB Moines Nursery Company haB commenced his canvass in this vicinity for the season but will begin is work in Case County and work northward. He is very thankful for past favors from patrona ank desires their continuance. 1139 29 2 00 1314 19 21 03 30 07' 1365 29 1365 29 310 73 1542 39 1 88 'y 1$ 1808 71 13 59, 32 70 1855 00 1855 OO- 154 80 707 29 83 906 13 4 17 12 62 922 92 922 92 272 91 55 21 269 6! 02 7 00 04 276 67 276 67 87 CO 8 70 93 60 2 70 96 30 96 30- 101 29 19 00 120 29 120 29 120 20 220 50 1095 60 27 1 Auditor's School Fund Report PermanentCash on hand Jany 1st. 1911 Loans paid in I Loans made and approved I_. Cash on hand June 1, 1911..I...IIIIHII Get Next to Good Thing! Are you in need of Harvesting Machinery? If so we can fit you out satisfactorily and for a big figure. Our "Flying Dutchman" Hay Loaders are great time savers as well as being constructed on sound principles, and sold at prices that defy competition. Or perhaps you are in need of a good Mower, if so we have just what you want either in the Standard or Walter A. Wood make which never fail to do the work and to do it well. Call and be convinced that we have the machinery you want. John Nelsen, Exira, Iowa Respectfully Youre, j29 H. T. Wateon. wm. 406 00 406 00 406 00 406 00 25 40 73 76 74 11 25 OR 99 16 99 16 •jr 1316 00 1316 00 1316 00 6 72 08 14 8 SO 8 80 8 80 29 55 29 55 29 5& 45 3 48 85 48 48 85 3 1200 800 00 403 87 1203 37 1203 37. 1544 1663 A -f 651 31 762 54 1794 21 5^ 8208 06 3208 06 $3 37 1200 09 800 00 403 37 1203 37 1203 37 1544 47 1663 59 3208 06 Big Special For 25 cts extra we will send you'7 prepared a large 3-colored wall map of Iowa with the latest 1910 census figures a map of U. S.t the World, Mexico, and Panama 1B on reverseside. Des Moines Evening Tribune The Register And Leader 1 651 31 262 64 500 (0 1794 21 WSijjefipS'' 3208 06 3 ist

f« Oi •»•». J. F. Bergh returned from his Nebraska trip Saturday. Bom Friday, June 23rd to Chris J. Petersen a ad wife, a girl. J. T. Essington made a business trip to Des Moines last week. BJeedames L. F. and R. Miller were shopping in Atlantic Tuesday. H. M. Bartlett was in Avoca Sunday and attended the ball grme. Roecoe Essington made a trip to Audubon Saturday in their auto. Tony ltasmussen of Exira was in Brayton Tuesday on legal business. Pauline Juhl spent Saturday night in Audubon with her sister, Minnie T. J, McGovern is reported quite ill and is under the care of Dr. Koob. Kathleen Dimick spent Sunday in Exira with her friend, Mildred Hall. S. P. Bertlesen of Omaha was visiting friends in Oakfield over Sunday. Mitt Horton of Audubon spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs, Marinus Jensen. Mrs. L. C. Heath was a visitor at the home of her SOD, Lewis in Exira, Friday. Esther and Frances Petersen of Audubon were over Sunday guests in Brayton. Chae. Hoffman and wife are tke proud parents of Ed Delahoyde and E. D. Cotton of Exira were looking after business matters in Brayton Friday. Bravten and Audubon played a game of ball Sunday at Audubon in which Brayton was victorious, the score standing 3 to 4. Mesdames Henry Hansen and Andrew Jensen came down trom Exira Monday evening and speut a few hours at the C. L. Bisom home. Ralph Goodwin and wife were called to Wiota the last of the week by the death of his brother, who died at Stasis City after an opsiation for appendicitis Ben Shirey of Carroll was in Brayton'Triday on his way home from Atlantic, where he had been to eee his brother, Isaac who is in the hospital there. B.C. Spencer and family of And- uboo were picnicing in the woods at Oakfield Tuesday ahd Mr. Spencer was in Brayton looking up business for the Advocate. mm ?.? vi a baby girl born JUDC 23rd. Life Simpson and Will Freeman of Audubon were in Brayton Monday morning. George Gill of Exira was a Saturday and Sunday visitor at the J. T. Jenkins home. Miis Arlie Vail of Des Moines visited the greater partot last week at the O. F. Ide home. Will Essington and wife went to Cumberland Saturday for an over Sunday visit with friends. Lafe Koob and wife from near Anita were visiting his brother Dr. Koob add family Tuesday. D. B. Beers is slowly improving from the injurtes he sustained in the ruaaway he recently had. Misses Agnes Miller, Madeline Essington and Dolly Cannon, rural graduates from the Oakfield Academy went to Audubon Saturday and received their diplomas. Isaac Shirey Sr. went to Atlantic Saturday to see his son at the hospital. He is rapidly improving from the recent operation for appendicitis nud will oe able to return home the last of the week. Alfred Andrews af Atlantic and Jim Hedges and a force of men came ta Brayton Tuesday morning and went out to Mr. Andrew's farm two and one-half miles from town, where they will build one of those modern red barns. Anna Petersen daughter of Nels J. Petersen was taken suddenly sick last Friday evening with appendicitis and Saturday morning Dr. Koob took her to Atlantic and assisted by Dr. Porterfield operated for the trouble. She is recovering rapidly. Middle Aged and Elderly People Use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent results in all eases ot kidney and bladder troubles and for painful and annoying irregularities. Sold by all druggists. ONCE MORE We desire to call your attention to some of the good things for the farm. Haying Time Will Soon Be Here To handle the crop with ease we have the best Haying Tools on the market. The Dain, McCormick Common and Osborn Side Rakes have no equal. The McCormick, Deering and Dain Mowers are simply perect. In Hay Loaders, we have the Dain, New Deere, Gearless and Hawkeye. TheBe machines are the best on the market and when you purchase either one, you will have the satisfaction of knowing there is nothing better. A fine line of Manure Spreaders always on hand. Binding Twine and Machine Oils and everything in season. A. Nelson & EXIRA, IOWA FREE ADVICE TO WOMEN Women suffering from any form oi illness are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. All letters are received, opened, read and answered by women. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to a woman: thus has been established this confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women oi America which has never been broken. Never has she pub­ 1NKHA lished a testimonial or used a lettei without the written consent of the writer, and never has the Companj allowed these confidential letters tc get out of their possession, as the hundreds of thousands of them their files will attest. ID Out of the vast volume of experience which Mrs. Pinkham has to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge needed your case. She asks nothing in return except your good will, and lier advice has helped thousands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, should be glad to take advantage of this generous offer of assistance. Address Mrs. Pinkham, care of Lvdia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. Every woman ought to have Lydia E. Pinkham's 80-page Text Book. It is not a book for general distribution, as it is too expensive. It is free and only obtainable by mail. Write for it today. I WELLS! 12 to 38 inches in diameter C. M. PATTY, Route I EXIRA Co. WAITING. lights turned very low. Almost out, you know. No one else In sight On the particular night. ''. Father's gone out to the club. Mother's upstairs tending BUB. Sis and I are close together In big Morris chair of leather. Very, very late at night Sister's hair, It looks a fright. Father's step upon the stair, Get an awful bad soare. Grab my hat from off the hook. Ran by father's ugly look. Beat it out with an my might Before I got Into the flght. Going back" some time to dine. When from sis, I get a line. Saying things turned out all right On that lovely winter's night. Rich Uncle. Young Doctor—Hello, old chap! Don't believe I have met you since we were boys at school. You're looking prosperous. Young Lawyer—Yes a rich uncle died two years ago and I came into possession of nearly $100,001). Young Doctor—Why, I wasn't aware you had a rich uncle. Young Lawyer—Oh, he wasn't my uncle. He was the uncle of one of my clients. Distress 8lgnal. The elopers were stranded In Duluth, and It was a long walk home. "We must communioate with the old folks at home," said the pretty bride. "Yes," echoed the bridegroom, decisively, "we must ffend a wirefegi distress call to your fa&er." "Ah, the hew 'S. O. 8,-!" "No, the old '0. Q. b.'—Cash Qulok, jbaddyP' Unsophisticated. "And why will you take up two hours of my husband's valuable nnielt'' asked the social climber. "Because I am going to do monsieur in oil," responded the portrait painter. "Indeed! Well, see that you use the best olive oil. We are rich enough to pay for the genuine article without being bunkoed with substitutes." Always to Blame. "Of course we take our little flings at mankind in general," confessed the suffragette leader, "but I tell you, sis ters, there are some blamed good hus bands In this old world." "Right you are!" spoke up the meek man who had come in unobserved. "They are blamed for everything that happens." TOO BAD. Mrs. Maseru (who has visions)—I do believe the world is coming to an end this week. Mr. Hasem—Why didn't you tell me that sooner. I paid the grocer's bill this morning. Farewell. the funeral bells of woe. Plant lilni 'neath the mold Just another victim of A little spring cold! Natural Supposition. "I suppose the pictures made for Illustration in papers and magazines are always reduced in price." "Why do you suppose that?" "Because the prices are naturally cut rates." Not In a Hurry. The Lady—I thought you said you were looking for work. don't want la get it right now. I'm a The Hobo—Well, 1 am, mum. But I detective, yar see, an' I'm Jest after clews today. Diplomacy. "He proposed to her on a rainy night." •Did the gentle patter of the rain on the roof make him sentimental?" "No. I suspect that was Just a scheme of hiB to borrow an umbrella." Tit for Tat. "Why was Muggles so angry with his wife?" "Because she took the money to pay for her new harem skirt that he intended to use for his Turkish cigarettes." Miss MSS. Always Comes Back. "1 suppose you are writing for posterity?" "No, I seem to be writing merely for the purposo of Increasing the postal revenuos." t^Bsa«g(waiteiatfa &>* REAL DISAPPOINTMENT. A prominent business man In a western state found it necessary on one occasion to defeat a bill pending In the legislature. He went to a lobbyist and told him to beat the bill and prevent its becoming a law at any price. The lobbyist carried out the instructions and the pleasure did not go on the statute books. "I'm sorry I had to resort to such a thing as bribery," said the capitalist to the lobbyist, "but If that bill had passed it would have ruined my entire business." "Gee-whiz!" exclaimed the lobbyist in sorrow. "If I had known it meant that much to you I would have gotten more money out of you."—Popular Magaalne EASY MONEY. The Doctor's Wife—I thought you said you didn't think it would-be necessary to operate on Mr. Blllyuns "That flllH 1110 bill, was heard For tlia first time as a term VtHhen one morn tlie early bird Had caught the early worm. fot appendicitis, and you're going to remove hls appendix in the morning? The Doctor—I know, but I decided that I needed a new horse and buggy. How It Originated. Its Extent. "How much of the business of the world nowadays Is done by telephoning and telegraphing! We do everything by wire." "Yes, and there is one trade where they even use It for sending their goods!" "What do you mean?" "Don't florists wire their floweret** Cause for Rejoicing. "I wonder why we always feel morn cheerful when the early spring draws inear." "I don't know," replied Mr. Slrius Barker, "unless it's because by that time our holiday cigars are all smoked and our Christmas neckties are worn out." Up to Him. Newedd (showing house)—This la the place we're to live in. My father in-law furnished it. Friend—Furnished it? Why, I dont see so much as a kitchen chair. Newedd—You don't understand. He furnished the house, but he expects me to furnish the furniture. He Couldn't Help It. Ohaplaln Horton of the senate tells of a friend who asked a bootblack what occupation his father followed. "He is a farmer," was the reply. "Oh, your father believes in making hay while the son shines!" commented the patron. A Natural Mistake. "How did that pig dealer come to be admitted to a society of authors?" "He deceived them, although they could not accuse them of falsifying." "How so?" "Told them he made his living with his pen." AT THE BAR. 0 Binks—I heard Soaker is a hard drinker. Jinks—That's a mistake. I never saw a man drink easier in my life. Invisible. "Mary, Mary, quite contrary. How does your garden grow?" "X can't tell you, because—oh, well— A chicken swallowed It, you know.1 After Dinner a,t the Zoo. "Mr. ..Qrane appears to be somewhat hoarse." "Yes. he has a frea in his throat." Adventures on a Street Car I "Mildred, I've met him!" Marjory rushed into her slater's house. "Who is 'him?'" asked Mrs. Morse. "My fate! The grandest on earth. I don't know when I've seen any one half so splendid." "But it's only two weeks ago, dear, that you were raving about Jim Ponsonby." "Don't mention his' name In the same breath—James Ponsonby is a silk sock, high oollar, society dandy, while this one is a real man. "He's quite poor, I judge, that is so far as money goes, but Browning, or Roosevelt, or John Burns or some one else, I forget who said, *A man is a man for 'a that,' and our minister is always preaching that money doesn't oount. Such shoulders, Mildred, and those big, honest eyes!" "Lovtly, indeed! But where did you meet this paragon?" Marjory's sister w*3 becoming interested. "That's the funmy part of it," said Marjory, pulling off her gloves. "It must have been fate that threw us together. "You see," she continued, "Dorothy"s Sunday school class had colleoted 369 pennies for my poor chit dren in the settlement. A week ago I stepped into the street car. I held the money box In my hand to take to toy class. I don't know how, but the elastic band around the box snapped! the cover fell off, and 369 cents rolled over every inoh of that street car. It's nothing to laugh at Imagine my embarrassment. As a unit the passengers jumped to their feet to assist in the penny search. I alonS remained seated, too daeed to move. "After wliat seemed an eternity, a tall handsome man stepped forward. He Is my hero the man who has changed the complexion of my whole young ^lfe. "Raising his hat, he said, 'Pardon, miss, but I think we've found every oent May I help you count them?' "He had a most refined voice. I nodded. "Stop laughing, Mildred I If you had been there you wouldn't have thought it funny." "Now-, listen to this coincidence and see If fate Isn't getting busy. 1 promlsAi to bring my settlement youngsters some oranges, so yesterday I bought two dozen large ones. Unconscious of impending disaster I stepped into the car. "My oranges were In a strong bag. How It happened is beyond human comprehension, but somehow, the bag broke and twenty-four oranges rolled themselves over every inch of that car. "Think of my horror again, when, looking across the aisle, I gazed into the eyes of tho very man who had collected the pennies for me the week before. My hero! "He recognised me Instantly, and we both laughed, "while everybody else In the car scampered for the rolling oranges. Finally we managed to rewrap the rebellious fruit 'If you will let me carry this for you," said the man,'perhaps no more accidents will occur before we get there.' I told him hlB offer was very kind. It's three blocks from the car to the settlement house. In those three blocks I learned that he is employed by the telephone company. His is not a promising position, I Judge, but as I said before, he is a real man and nothing else matters." "Marjory, you are a goose, but you are a nice goose. Will you never grow up?" "I wonder under what conditions I'll meet my hero next time?" pondered Marjory. "For meet him I must" And she did. It was a week later. "It's too funny," said Marjory, "there's no use telling you. You won't believe it." "Well, hurry dear. Tell me before y«u explode." "Last night at nine o'clock our maid, Polly, knocked at my door, and Bald, 'Miss Marjory, may I be so bold as to tell you that I'm engaged to be married?' 'Good for you, Polly!' said I. 'So it's settled? I'm very glad.' 'Miss Marjory,' she went on, 'my friend has heard me speak so much of you, would you mind coming into the kitchen a minute to make his acquaintance?' 'Why, I'd love to meet your future husband, Polly,' I said. "So I skipped down to the lower regions and, Mildred Morton Morse, who do you think is Polly's fiance Will wonders never cease? My hero of the pennies and the knight of the broken orange bag. My telephone man! He looked at me. I looked at him. We looked at each other, then we both laughed, while Polly, in surprise, said: "You two must have met before!'" The Leek or the Daffodil? There are those today who maintain that the Welsh national emblem is not the leek, but the daffodil. Both leek and daffodil are known In the ancient British tongue as "Eenin," and it is held by those who favor the daintier flower that, owing to the similar lty of name, the two became confused, and that Shakespeare's Influence, coupled with the Englishman's delight In making fun of Taffy and his leek, served to perpetuate the error. Be that as It may, the majority of Welshmen have agreed to wear the leek as "an honorable badge," and neither Saxon banters nor the lndeftnlteness of the historical data will avail to dislodge an ancient and a national custom. •-«^X8i3S2$BemBg»aeKBf' BELATED HAPPINESS "Engaged to Martha Tyler? Mra. Ward gasped when her brother announced the interesting news to her. "Why, it's the most absurd thing Is ever heard of." At this rather unusual form of con-' gratulatlon her brother Leonard laughed. "On the principle that there's no fool like an old fool?" he Inquired. "Well, since we're in for adages, as one might say, I prefer 'It's never too late to mend.' And. joking aside, I'm? surely the luckiest fellow in the world to have the finest and best girl in the world saved for me all thistime. I can hardly believe It's true/' From that moment his sister always said, he never had a glimmer of intelligence until after the wedding. The affair had developed with remarkable suddenness while Leonard: was passing the holidays with his sister. Leonard and Martha Tyler had known each other from childhood. 8o there was more than one covert smile and sarcastic comment when, after? going east and remaining for a yeaf Leonard returned and, at the ripe age of forty-five, fell desperately in love with Martha, aged forty. Leonard came west again a weeK before the wedding—another evv. dence of insanity, his sister said. The day before the wedding he and Martha disappeared as completely ab If the earth had swallowed them up. It was ten o'clock that morning b4» fore Mrs. Ward realized that her: brother had left the house without informing anybody as to his intentions. She called up Martha's Bister, with whom Martha had made her homd, and asked if Leonard were there. Thi two had gone out together some tlm4-f before. "Didn't they say anything abonfcfe getting a license?" inquired Ward. Martha's sister was sure that nothing of the sort had been said in her presence. Mrs. Ward hung up th«" telephone receiver and then gave he* v. s|, self up to the hopeless process of try- ing to convince herself that Jamw """/f.1 couldn't have been such an Idiot a*/,*,?. to forget the marriage license. At eleven o'clock that night Leon- vva}is ard wandered In, happy and without the license. To do him Justice, he was quite as much disturbed as the .'.K'NfSa most exacting sister could have wished when he was told that there would be barely time In the morning for them to go down and get it ana return for the ceremony. He rose bright and early the next morning a fid seemed so alive to the:seriousness of the occasion that hls^j-^vAlSsv' sister allowed him to leave the house: without any misgivings as to what he might do while away. However, ai time passed and he did not return, her serenity deserted her. She fld geted uncomfortably for 15 minutes or so, then called up Martha's home. She was Informed by the maid who answered the telephone that Leonard had Just left the house. A subsequent short interview with Martha's sister revealed the fact that Martha and Leonard only a few moments be. fore, when both their toilets should have been well on the way to com- vpletion, had been found reading poetry in the library. "He certainly is crazy," said Leonard's sister, almost in a tone of awe. "Not a bit more crazy than she is," said Martha's sister. As/ Fifteen minutes after Leonard had returned home and then had dlsappeared Into his own room, with strict Instructions from his sister not to do any more foolish things until after he was married. Mrs. Ward heard a meek voice calling from the hall. "Carrie." the voice was saying, "I wonder if you could help me." Mrs. Ward went to tne door of her ••••.•--wd room and looked out. In the hall, looking thinner and more forlorn than she had any idea he could look. stood her brother. In one hand he s' held ft small jar about half full of some sort of yellowish, greasy concoction. in the other an uncomfortable looking towel. With the towel he nosv and then gave futile dabs at '-•M-f.t his face, down which was sliding in slippery streams the other half of the contents of the Jar, mingled with slippery brooklets of soapy water. "What is it?" ho asked, forlornly. "I thought it—It was a shampoo, but It seems so queer." Mrs. Ward snatched the jar out of his hand. "Why, you great Idiot." she said, with more force than politeness. "it's goosegrease! It's appropriate enough. I'm sure." '1 For a minute she gave herself up to the joy of contemplating him. Then she took him firmly by the arm and led him back to the bathroom, where she soaped him and stood him on his -rss head in the washbowl and rinsed him and then began the process all over again. Within half an hour of the timo set for the wedding she pronounced him sufficiently cleaned. Some time later, just after embracing the bridegroom, who looked ••'•"•*£5 so rare that he might have been called raw, Mrs. Ward turned to the bride. 5^ "Martha," she said, "I've always thought that I'd hate to give Leonard up to anybody, but after this last week I've changed my mind. I have enough natural affection left to hope that you'll be kind to him, but, even If I knew you'd beat him, I'd be glad to turn him over to you. You're more than welcome to him." S%n?8 I 3 •wC*! v% 4

J{ $ «g Vw •& &* 1 V- A 7 •i-A- '^i« pa :S- "W 111 *fto ^i" -t 4 -4 :?. .#% '7v jir'*, iV l±: .ffi If &r*. *s\ •1^ *$ 0i W- •, }%&S ®Pw* w?" S •3 Mike Foley returned from a business trip to Atlantic. Peter Neleoa went to Haralio Monr (lay on business. Henry Kclsoij was & south bound passenger Monday, M. Morton went toBrayton Weduts lay on business, Sheriff Crees went to Atlantic on business Wednesday. Lars Christoftersen went to Exira Monday on business. Frank Andrews of Exira was in Audubon Monday on business. P. A. Rasmussen and wife were eouth bound passengers Tuesday. J. F. Russell of Fort Dodge returned to his borne Monday after a visit here. J. D. Hedry of Atlantic came up to this city Monday to visit and on business. Mrs. Merle Rippey returned Monday from a visit in Menlo with her parents. The Troubadours were here Saturday night at the Opera House. A fair crowd attended. The F. E. O. Society had a picnic at the County Home Friday. All report an enjoyable time. Mrs. Miles Kness and children went to Hamlin and Atlantic Monday to visit with relatives. B. R. SlmonB and family of Atlantic arrived Saturday to visit at the home of Vern Culver. J. R. Pound whohas been in Wayne Nebraska for some time, is here to remain for a couple of months. Mrs. J. W. Richards has been very sick this week by being poisoned from eating ice cream but is better now. Lou Colwell has rented the Arlington Hotel on Broadway and will take possession July 1st. We wish bim success. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fulton returned to their home in Atlantic Monday after a visit here with their son, Dr. J. M. Fulton. Mrs. Hans Christensen returned to Exira Tuesday after a visit here with her sisters, Mrs. George Dye and Mrs. N. Berentsen, Ed Malley, the stone cutter for Dean & Welch haB moved from the Reineman flat to the Layland houee in the south part of town. W. H. Nickolson of South Dakota who had been here to visit bie daughter, Mrs. J. R. Best went to Atlantic Tuesday on business. Mrs. Bryant and daughter, Mrs. W. W. Smith went to Newton last week to attend the wedding of the former's granddaughter, YlissHazal Bryant. Mrs. Charles Van Court of Chicago and Mr. Wili Van Court of Old Mexioo were in the city last week visiting their graudfatber, Wm. McLeran Sr. The sale of the Paik Livery Barn and Stock Saturday WBB quite a lively one, H. H. Buck: buying the building for 12500, and the stock bringing very good prices. Deputy Sheriff Sunberg and John Crees departed Thursday for Anamosa wheie they took Frank Petersen who will serve a five-year sentence for stealing Jesse Neitzel's horse. Mrs. W. H. Rohrs who baa been here about a year with her Blater, Mrs. C. H. Sctiesselman, went to Nettleton, Arkansas to visit another sister and from there may go to California. K. S. Van Gorder and family, Dr. Childs and family and E. F. Bilbarz and family! went to Wall Lake last Wednesday morning in their automobiles to Bpend the day, returning in the evening-. Hon. W. R. Green went to Washington D. C. last week to take up his duties as representativefrom the Ninth Congressional District. He will not stay lone: this time or Congress will possibly[soon adjourn. Mrs. W. S. Roberts received a telegram Tuesday from Berryville, Arkansas saying Mrs. Samuel Shoup was dying. We have no further particulars Mr. and Mrs. Shoup were well known •bout Audubon County, they having gone from here to visit with their son, Rev. Samuel Shoup. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Humiston returned last week from Missouri, Cedar Rapids and Battle Creek, Michigan where Mr. Humiston was taking treatment. He is not well yet but it is believed that he is some better. We Hope that he may steadily improve until be is again a well man. Work Will Soon Start after you take Dr. King's New Life Pills and you'll quickly enjoy their fine results. Constipation and indigestion vanish and fine appetite returns. They regulate stomach, liver and bowels and impart new strength and energy to the whole system. Try them. Only 25o at Winfrey & Chantry's. •fFv tf Z^,ir~ciS Will Powers of E?Jr» came up day to visit. John Renftle wis in Glenwood last week on business. Mrs Jens ChriatenBen returned Frinay from a visit iu Hy man. MlBB Anna Wilson returned last week from a visit in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. August Oelke went to Omaha Thursday to visit and from there will go to Linden to visit. John Freeman and wife and Matip Elwood were over in Guthrie Ceuter last week to visit on the farm. Robert Carper and George Laubender went to Rocbford, Illinois last week to work during the summer. Charles Stocking has gone to Palm Beach, Florida to sight see and to look atter some real estate he has there. Mrs. Mary Wilde has gone to Portland, Oregon to spend the summer with her son, Clyde and his wife. Miss Ida Tennigkeit went to Eagle Butte in western South Dakota last week to vtsit ber Bister, Mrs. Mary Hitt. The Presbyterian ladies served ce cream and cake in the park Saturday evening and their receipts were quite large. Father James McDonald returned Friday from Davenport where he bad been to attend the State Retreat for the Priests. Mrs. W.C. Elliott left last week for Lincoln, Nebraska to visit her parents before leaving tor a trip to tbe northwest. Rev. A. B. Miller of the Presbyterian Church in Audubon will deliver the Oration at Exira July 4th. We can assure the people down there that it will be a good one. Mrs. Arthur Kitsod and daughter, Lillian are in Council Bluffs where the young lady entered 'he hospital for treatment and an operation may be found necessary. Lafe Simpson and George Wever returned Thursday from Des Moines where tbey went to bring home a Stoddard-Day ton car which Mr. Simpson had sold to John Tunmann. Mrs. Wm. Alt while in town Wednesday received the sad news of her sister's death at Waterloo. She was taken home in an auto so as to prepare and return in time to take the evening train for Waterloo to attend the funeral. Mr. and Mre. C. H. Burbridge of Palo Alto, California who have been here visiting her brother, Dr. John K. Donaldsen left last week. Mr. Burbridge will return to California this week but Mrs. Burbridge will return here to spend the summer with her brother. Supt. F. L. Clark delivered a lecture on ,:The Right View-Point" at the M. E. Church Thursday evening for the benefit of tbe Normal Institute. Prof. J. L. Conger also delivered on illus trated lecture on "The Mountain White" at the Presbyterian Church Friday evening. Both were largely at tended. Loss-Haderer Nuptials On Wednesday, June 21, at Menlo, Iowa Mr. Louie Loss of that place and Miss Bessie Haderer of Stuart, Iowa were joined in marriage tbe Rev. Mr. Roberts, pastor of the Presbyterian Chureh performing the ceremony They came up to Audubon last Wed nesday evening to visit at tbe home of his parentB, Mr. and Mts. Chris Loss and other relatives. The parties are well known here where they have lived since childhood. Bought Fine Residence W. W. Weston has bought the John Norris residence in the northeast part of town paylDg $4100. for it. The house iB a beautiful modern cottage and the location is one of the choice ones of the town. This will make Mr. Weston and family a verv comfortable and beautiful home. Mr. and Mrs. Norris are to give possession December 15, 1911 and they are planning to go to California and if pleased with the country will make that their home. Their son lives there. 80 Acres A good farm, six miles from town, fine orchard and grove, every foot plow land, good five room house, and lots of out buildings, an Ideal place to live. Terms easy. Enquire at Journal Office. tf Bis Poland Chinas 10 Fall Boars J. C. HA 11 DM A AT& SOX, Bray ton, Iowa. urtJs*S A Narrow Escape Ilarley Stafford, who is helping at the Northwestern depot had a very Larrow escape Tuesday morning of last week from being crushed under the incoming train. He hurried from the office to hand an order to the engineer. As he nean-d the engine he slipped and fell forward but throwing out his hand the car struck him and threw him back on tbe platform. Clarence Craney who was standing close by grabbed him or he might then have rolled off under the train, Tbe groom is a son of Peter Nelson and is engaged in grain and stock buying at Hamlin. He is an earnest and industrious young man of good habits. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Weldy. She is one of the excellent young women of our community, held in thehigheatesteem by her numerous friends. A delicious wedding dinner was served in three courses. The young couple then left for Morris, Illinois and Iowa City Iowa for their wedding tour. Many useful presents were received by tbe bride as well as hearty congratulations. We understand tbey will go to house keeping at Hamlin on their return home. *j & Nelson-Weldy Nuptials Ou Wednesday afternoon June 21 at the home of Mrs. Christine Johnson of Audubmi. Iowa. Mr. Victor Nelson and MteB Nellie E. Weldy were joined in h'oly wedlock iu the presence of kbout forty guests. Lohengrin's Wedding March played by Mrs. George H. Buck announced the approach of the bridal party. A sweet little girl, Ruth Johnson carrying the ring in a beautiful bouquet of flowers was followed by Rev. J. H. Freedline officiating clergyman, C. Allen Detwiler, best man, the groom and bride and Miss Hazel Weldy bridesmaid. The couple stood beneath a large wedding bell banging from a beautiful arch. The ring ceremony was used to make thesesplendid young people one for life. The decorations were profuse, consisting of smilax, ferns, red, pink and cream roses besides bydrangias and potted plants. No Inducement. Stranger—Hadn't you better put a "danger" sign on the thin ice? The girls from the college are coming here to skate this afternoon. Pondkeeper—No danger of them falling in this this afternoon. Thero are no handsome young men around to rescue them. T.~ bBi, Error. First Anarchist—Don't you think It would be a good idea to throw bombs all the time to terrorize the public? Second Ditto—No throwing bombs 1B an exploded theory. $ Danger of Breakage. Mrs. Leeder whose comparatively well preserved face had Just received another coaf of enamel, regarded herBelf critically in the mirror. "I can see well enough," she said, "that 1 won't dare to crack a smile." A PRESCRIPTION. g. "Doctor, I can't sleep. I toss about., night after night, thinking of th« debts I owe. What shall I do?" "Why not try paying them?" Life's Journey. As the world hurried on through apace There are a few real lucky chapa Who manage to get comfortable seats— But most of us cltng to the straps. The New Order of Things. "It was Shakespeare, wasn't It, who said 'The play's the thing?'" "Yes. Perhaps It was in his day, but now the press agent seems to be the thing." The Real Pet. "Mrs. Jollaby treats her husband like a dog." "Lucky fellow! I wish my will would treat me as she treats her dog!" Iowa State Fair AND EXPOSITION DES MOIINES Aug. 24th-Sept. 1st Announcement:: On account of R. D. Hawks moving to Audubon fci take charge of tbe Insurance buainess in the North half of the County, A. W. Harvey, Cashier of the First National Bank has fouud it necessary to employ the services of J. M. Carlson, an experienced banksr to assist bim, that he may again be able to look after the insurance business foi the Bank in this locality. The Bank will consider it a favor for anyone iu need of Insurance to call at the bank as Mr. Harvey will be unable x,3 away from the bank as much as he should to cover this territory. M. E. Church Notes Sabbath School at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 and 7:30 every Sabbath. A cordial invitation to all. Kpworth League 7:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday eve. Subject for Sunday morning "The Form ahd Power of Godliness." J. B. J. Lohaer sold his "Oakland 30" to Oacar Wheeler. They made the trip from Mr. Wheeler's place into town by way of the Joe Wheeler hill and made tbe trip on high speed. Nick Doffing, the land man of Waterloo and John T. Bruner of Kansas City, Mo. are in town now on bnsineBB connected with their work. Nick is looking fine Bince his release from indoor work. Joe H. Ross and family returned to Audubon recently after an extended trip in North and South Dakota where they lound everything looking fine except in some parts of So. Dakota, where the land had not been blessed with rain for sometime. Jeff Lewis has captured several swarms of bees so far this spring and now haB all told about thirty stands all strong swarms on which he ought to realize quite a sum of money by selling the honey, provided they make any this warm dry weather. The following card explains itself: Suring, WiB., June 14, '11 Dear Editor:—Tbe Danish depart ment in tbe Journal is fine. Keep it up. Crops look fine up this way. Tell us a little about them out there Very Respectfully, F. D. Klyver. Big Summer Offer For the next 30 days only you may subscribe for the Des Moiues Eveuing Tribune until Jany. 1, 1912 for $1.00. The Des Moines Register & Leader will be sent until Jan. 1,1912 for $1.90. Boitano BETTER THAN TEA Oft COFFEE A lady writes us: "I like Bonano exceedingly well, in fact better than tea or coffee, I could use it all the time. The first cup I did not like at all, but now I would not be without it." Original of above in our files. All testimonials published are voluntary and unsolicited. Trial package makes 10 cups. Sent postpaid for 2c stamp. DEP. A. International Banana Food Co. Chicago, 111. MAX Kdwin Delaboyde ness trip to Atlantic 4 Subject for evening "Now." Rev. O'Fling will conduct the Leag'ue Service. Let us be sure to attend the League service and be on time. 1 Tie low down in this beautiful valley Where love crowns the meek and the lowly, Where the dark sinB of en»y & folly, Cannot find out this region of peace For Sale Two Holstein bulls yearlings. Out of tbe best milking strains known to the breed. Call or phone 7 on 7. jy20 Nels C. Jensen, Exira. Iowa, Route 2. Tom Coglan of Hamlin twp marketed a nice bunch of Duroc Red hogs the last of last week in Exira, receiving the highest price of tbe day. Mra. LisBa Gault returned Wednesday from Griswold where she was present at a very interesting initiation of candidates into tbe Order of the Eastern Star. Agents—Either sex, to distribute free packages. Perfumed Soap Powder. Good Pay. All or Spare time. No money needed. j29 B. B. Blumer, 3422 Lincoln Ave., Chicago. I handle all Supplies. j29 made a bueiWednesday. Ladies Aid Society will meet July 19th at Mrs. Mike LRrsen'e. Good driving- tiorec for s-i'e P. K.Jensen, Exira, '.'t: jyo The Excha age Bank is no equ ped against the depredation of flies by the banging.of a big oak frame copper wi screen door with Mortised lock. Danish Lutheran Church Services Sunday July 2nd at and 8 00 p. m. Sunday School at 9:30. 2:30 Dog Owners All dogs not mnzz'ed and tax paid on after July 1, 1911, will be killed. John 1-1. Reudleman, Mayor. 300 Chickens For Sale 30old ones, 150 halt grown, 120 young ones. For sale at half of their value, jO phone No. 4 John Nelsen sells the Jenny Lind and New Departure line of Cultivators, a4 Screen doors while you wait at j29 John Peterman's Buy your batteries, automobile, gas engine and machine oil of tf John Nelsen. Insure in the Continental Insur ance Company. THEO.PATTT, Agt. 10 percent discount on Henney Buggies for the month of June at John Nelsen's. in29 Come in and look over the large stock of Hammock's at Hansen's Drug Store. From 50 cts. to $8.0G. See the Woven Wire Hog Fence that John Nelsen sells. a4 For Sale One 8 horse power Gasoline Engine, International make, in good repair also 1 four hole Deere shelter also in good running order. Call on or phone tf T. H. Lastine, Hamlin, la. For Sale Two yearling Short Horn bulls. Call on tf T. H. Lastine, Hamlin, la. kinds of Bee Hive John Peterman, Exira, Iowa A Charming Woman is one who is lovely in face, form, mind and temper. But it's hard for a woman to be charming without health. A weak sickly woman will be nervous and irritable. Constipation and kidney pois ons show in pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched complexion. But ElecUic Bitters always prove a god send to women who want health, beauty and friends. They regulate stomach liver and kidneps, purify the blood give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely complexion and perfect health. Try them. 60c at Winfrey & Chantry's. Exchange We have one of the beet quartersectionB of land in Sully county, South Dakota to exchange for an 80 or 120 here. Every acre of this land is perfect, fenced and cross fenced, about one-half under cultivation, light improvements, small grove, some fruit-trees, 2\{ miles to town, 8 miles to County Seat. This is as fine a quarter aB there is in the state and will make an ideal home. Will take Iowa land at its value and are willing to take what this land is actually worth namely $47.50 per acre This land will stand tbe very closest inspection. If this suits you, act quickly. Audubon County Journal Foley Kidney Pills contain just the ingredients necessary to regulate and strengthen the actiou of the kidneys and bladder. Try them yonrself. For sale by all druggists. Exira Markets Cattle Butcher's Stuff 3^ to & Cattle top by2 Hogs _.6 50 Wheat 73 Corn 48 Oats 36 Barley.. 95 Butter 18 Eggs 9 Potatoes 75 Hay 8 00 POULTItY CASH Hens 7£ Spring Chickens 14 Ducks 7 Geese 4 Turkeys.. 7 Roosters 4 Foley's Kidney Remedy Is particularly recommended for chronic cases of kidney and bladder trouble. It tends to regulate and control the kidney and bladder action and is healing, strengthening and brancing. For sale by all druggists. T". i*Ki$$&3&tA AUDUBON TWP. is svo' kiug for Mrs. i,-, 1 S.elln U- 11 Vuu Aeinatn. Henry WeleHifyer whooping ugl list with tonsilitis. Joe and Fred Bireline's children are sick with the whooping cough. Julius Jurgeon and family visited at the Chris Heckman Sr home Sunday. Mrs, Henry Witte and children visited at the Mrs. Thielen home Sunday. iv,.J. .. Elmer Boehme hauled corn dowq to Joe Wheeler's a few days last week. George Kness and sister Margaret visited at the Mrs. Thielen home Sunday. Will Tibben's machine shed is now finished and makes a fine improvement on his place. Chas. Faga and family aDd John Damman and wife visited at the Joha Petri home Sunday. Ellis Downing and sister' of near: Casey visited at the Mrs. Coll home Saturday and Sunday. John Haraen and family north of Adair visited Saturday and Sunday at tbe Will Tibben home. Misses Maud, Stella, Birdie and Kitty Coll and cousin visited at the Mrs. Thielen home Sunday. Fred Wahlert gave another barn dance Saturday night. A large crowd attended aud all had a fine time. Among the Sunday visitors at the Mrs. Schvrarting home were Mrs. Anderson and family, Mr. Henry Hocamp Jr. and family, Chiis Heckman Jr. and family, Chris Heckm&n br. and wife. X, 1 «-I,i •jmm Ed is "'lick with ro'.ia-k.i is un the sick Clarence .. Little Qrsce Wireline was sick witk pneumonia but is some batter now- Yern Bnylcr while doctoring a hois got liicl.ed ami broke his anklf. 7 Mary Tbielen gave an ice cream party Sunday and all had a fine time. Ray Boehme and sister Mabel visited at the Mrp. Thieleu home Sunday John Ilammau and family visited, at the Mrs. Schwaning home _Tuesday. 17' V, It Doc. Jahnson spent Sunday at Jim Egan's. Emma Schultz visited at Hermie Hukill's Sunday. Kathryn Dutler has been having the pink-eye very bad. Mrs. Clint Rucker was a caller atthe George Eg&n home. Allen Ditto spent Sunday with hisGrandmother Campbell. -a J5 Art Cameron and family Sunday at his brother, Mart's. rj •pent Far- Margaret Egan assisted Mrs. dee with her tewing last week. Mrs. Sam Duller and children spent Sunday at Henry Loyds. Tom Campbell and family were Sunday visitors at Beu Black's. Willis Coffmati's gave a party totheir friends Saturday evening. John Blake and wife were Sunday guests at her parents Charlie LaFoy's Sam Dutler purchased a fine youitg horse from Frank Niklason last Saturday. Ed Brananno gave a big barn dance Tuesday night. A large crowd attended. John Tunuiau has purchased a newdouble seated auto. John will make things 11 now. George Schuliz, Wm. Dutler and the Loyd Bros, spent Sunday afternoon at the Jim Murray home. Wm. Kile met with a very painful accident. While preparing to' haul hay he failed to snap one of the horses checks and the team ran away throwing Mr, Kile to the ground,: breaking his shouider blade and ool-| lar bone. The doctor was called to dress the wound and it. is getting^ along nicely now. Your Neighbor's Experience How you may profit by it. Take Foley Kidney Pills. Mrs. E G. Whiting, 380 Willow St.. Akron, O.. says: "For some time I had a very serious case of kidney trouble and I suffered with backaches and dizzy headaches. I had speeks floating before my eyes and I felt all tired out and miserable. I saw Foley Kidney Pills advertised and got a bottle and took them according to directions and results showed almost at once. The pain and dizzy headaches left me, my eye-sight became clear and today I ean say lam a well woman, thanks to Foley Kidney Pills. For sale by all druggists. !f &3x 4 sA #1 "t .V,

Phone CAP ii That third game—the one that made ua champions again—was one of the most Interesting to me that. I have ever had a hand in. Even to this day •very play that was made is as fresh la my memory as If it were but yesterday. Before going out to the grounds I got the boys together and talked to tbem like a Dutch uncle. I reminded of how much depended on their work that afternoon and cautioned them •cainst trusting to the last chance, the fourth game. "Win today," 1 said, "and you won't have to worry over tomorrow." They responded nobly. I want to •ay a little something about the team that captured the pennant for Chicago WE WENT UP FRONT" AND fiPOKE "TO BIUX In 1885 and 1886. It was not only the strongest team I ever had under my management, but In my estimation it was the best-balanced and most capable team ever before the publio. I realize that this Is a sweeping assertion and that I shall probably be criticised for making it, but it 1B my honest opinion Just the same. About the only weak point was the position of left field, still filled by Abner Dalrymple in spite of the fact that I had been threatening to let him go for Beveral seasons on account of his poor fielding, which had cost us more than one game. As a batter, Dal was a warm proposition and that made up tsZ *ogae of his. shortcomings in the NEW GARAGE We have just opened up an Automobile Garage and General Repair Shop in the East Livery Barn where we shall be pleased to have you call when in need of any repairs. We also carry a full supply of OUB, Batteries and Automobile Supplies. Call and inspect them and get our prices. We are also prepared to do Plumbing, Gas Engine Repairing and all other work in that line. ADRIAN C. ANSON. CHAPTER XIV. I Am Once More Fortune's Favorite. The season of 1885 sent UB to the top again with a big hurrah. Looking over $he record for that year I see thai from start to finish Chicago and New York were the only ones in It and that It was nip and tuck between them almost to the last. At the •nd of May the New Yorks were in the lead, with 17 out of 21 games to their credit. We played 20 games that month and won only 14. In June things took a turn In our favor, Chicago winning 21 out of 23 games played, New York losing five out of the 20 played. During the month of July It looked like anybody's race, each of UB winning 18 games, although Chicago was defeated only six limes against its rival's seven. In August the New York team had the advantage again, winning 18 out of 21 games played, while we lost four but of 19. In September we forged ahead with 17 out of 20 games, our competitors for the pennant loaing tlx out of 19 game* played. The New Yorks finished their se«r eon with four games played at Chicago. In order to win the championship it was necessary that they should get three of these. They looked on Victory as a foregone conclusion, and they had considerable reason to feel that way, for they had won nine of the 12 games they had played with us that season. They missed their guessr by a large majority. We won three straight games from them and that cinched the pennant for us. OOE 8 99 V, ANSON'S FORTY YEARS IN BASEBALL Dedicated to all my old comrades and loven of the sport, whj have made the same what it ia today, and to all those who will continue to "play ball" after we oldtimers have struck out (or the last time. Exira, Iowa field. He came to us from Milwaukee, and he certainly was a queer fish. When he came to Chicago he was as steady as a pack mule. In those days he was never known to spend a nickel and was so "near" that he would go without seeing a newspaper that contained a mention of himself if he couldn't borrow it. Later on Dal broke loose and all of a sudden became one of the sportiest of sports, blowing his salary as if he had picked it up In the street, and setting a hot pace for his associates. I am happy to state that after he quit the game he settled down and became a model business man. Our outfield was equal to that of any league club before or since, and our infield—now, say! You make a big mistake if you think modern baseball can show its superior. This was the famous quartet that was known everywhere as "Chicago's stone wall," so-called because the only way a ball could be sent beyond It was to bat it so high that It was out of reach. The players who made up that Infield were Ed. Williamson, Fred Pfeffer, Tom Burns and yours truly. We had played together so long and had practiced so steadily that scarcely a play could be made that we were not in perfect readiness to meet. We had a system of signals that was well nigh infallible, and the moment a ball was hit and we had noted its direction we knew Just what to expect. We were wise to all the tricks of the different twirlers, and, most important of all, we had perfect confidence In each other. Williamson was playing shortstop and Burns third base. The latter excelled In the blocking game, which he managed in a style I have never seen attempted by any other player and which was sure to make the base runner considerable trouble. At short Williamson was to the manner born, and In spite of his "great bigness" he could cover as much ground in that position as any man I have ever seen. His throwing was of the rifle shot order, but it was not hard to catch, because it came so accurately into the hands. Of the merits of Williamson and Burns as ball players I cannot 6peak too enthusiastically. Fred Pfeffer was a ball player from the ground up and a6 good a second baseman as the sport has ever produced. The only thing I ever called him down for was a tendency to pose for the grand stand, although he was such an artist that I really couldn't blame him a great deal for wanting folks to know it. No man that ever held down the second bag was his superior in making a spectacular exhibition on the diamond. He was a highsalaried player and one that earned every cent he got, a hard worker and always to be relied on. I want to say of John Clarkaon that he was a "really great." He was the best pitcher that ever stopped overnight in Chicago, and I mean what I •ay. tie was toe inventor ana soie proprietor of a remarkable drop curve and fast overhand, lifting speed that would have made any ball player famous, and In addition his change of pace was the most mystifying ever seen on the diamond. In the spring of 1888 John was released to the Bostons for $10,000 and played with that team for several years. Jim McCormlck, Clarkson's alternate in the box, was also one of the best men that ever sent a ball whizzing across the plate. As a rule, pitchers are not good batsmen, but Jim was a glittering exception. John Flynn, a third pitcher in the string, had a wonderful drop ball, great speed and was a good batter and a fast fielder. He was a tip-top fellow, too, and had his arm not given out would have been a shining light in the profession. Jimmy Ryan was a schoolboy from Holy Cross college, Worcester, Mass., when he came to us, but he showed signs of making good and he did in time. He was a good hitter and a good Judge of a fly ball. He was also an accurate left-handed thrower. His greatest fault was that he weuldn't run out on a base hit, but would walk to his base. I used to fine him repeatedly for this, but he was slow to take the hint. The first time I ever saw Billy Sunday he was driving for an undertaker in Marshalltown, Ia. Later I saw him at a fireman's tournament, and the speed he showed on that occasion made me think he was first-class timber for baseball. I asked him If he would like to go to Chicago, and he eald he didn't mind, provided I wouldn't expect him to work on Sunday. I told him we could fix that and he concluded he'd try It. The first thirteen times he went to bat alter playing with UB he was struck out, and I got a good many left-handed compliments from the boys on my ability to pick a winner. I hung on to him, however, and be soon devel1 osed into aomethinK really worth wnue. in my opinion Billy Sunday was the fastest man on his feet who ever played with a league team. On account of his tremendous speed-ability Sunday was too daring, taking: desperate chances that no one else would ever consider for a minute. I want to say right here that Billy was as good a boy as ever lived, conscientious to the verge of absurdity always cheery, always ready to take a hand. Years afterward, when he had developed into a crackerjack evangelist, Mrs. Anson and I went to hear him. It was simply great. After the service was over we went up front and spoke to Billy. He was tickled to death to see us and fairly hugged us both. "Looks as though you'd struck something bigger than the game, Billy," I said. Mrs. Anson told me afterward that I ought to be ashamed of myself for expressing myself that way. "I certainly have, captain," Billy admitted with his old laugh. I could see that he was in .dead earnest, all right. CHAPTER XV. -»l Go to 8chool Again. In the fall of 1884, with my wife and two little girls, I went to Marshalltown to visit my father. For several years I had been getting fairly good pay for my work in Chicago and had saved a little money. This I sent from time to time to the old gentleman, knowing that he was more likely to Invest it safely than 1 would be and knowing also that the interest and security would be satisfactory. The day before I started for home father proposed that we have a settlement. "Figure up how much I owe you, Interest and all," he said, "and we'll have a settlement." Now he might Just as well have asked me to pave the streets of Marshalltown with gold bricks, and I suspect he was aware of the fact. I vet 16 NO OARHCfce.' aldn feel like owning up to the truth that computing interest and myself were not on familiar terms, so I managed to avoid the subject during the remainder of my stay, but I didn't forget it. I made up my mind right there that some way or another—I didn't exactly see how—I would learn enough to manage my own business affairs. My opportunity came sooner than I expected. That winter we visited my wife's folks in Philadelphia, and about the first proposition that was put up to me after my arrival was to use my Influence to persuade my wife's young brother to go to school. I tackled the Job, but It wasn't a cinch by any means. My brother-in-law's first argument nearly floored me. "You never went to school much yourself and you've got. on all right," he Bald. I didn't succeed in making much of an lmpt isslon on him until I up and torn mm what a tlx I was in STOOt that Interest. That seemed to appeal to him and he finally agreed to go to business college If I would pay the bills. "I'll go long enough to learn how to figure that Interest for you and then I'll quit," was all he would promise. We started right out while the matter was hot to make the necessary arrangements, After the young lad had been enrolled and assigned to hla work I asked the superintendent how old a man had .'to be before he was disbarred from attendance at the school. "Age 1b no bar here," he assured me. "It's never too late to secure a knowledge of business forms. If Methuselah should come walking In here thl3 moment he would receive a warm welcome." '.. "How about me?" I asked. "J.ust the proper age," he replied, looking me over quickly. "You would find it a cinch. I assure you that you are a mere chlftl compared with some of our pupils. Shall I have the pleasure of entering your name?" I thought of that old gentleman out in Marshalltown who was waiting for me to figure out that interest, and the longing io give him a surprise was so Btrora that I yielded. "My name is Adrian C. Anson," I said, "and I guess you may count me in." My brother-in-law was so amused at the prospect of having me for a schoolmate that he nearly tiirew a fit. Just the same, on the following Monday evening we started oft to school together, and I soon convinced him that there was going to be mighty little nonsense about it All that winter I studied faithfully. I don't mind telling you that I found It considerably harder work than play* lng ball, but I had made up my mind to accomplish a certain thing, and I 414 -Ey_ JBBla* l_had jmast*re4 the rudiments of a business education, and when we returned to Chicago I was mighty proud of the fact that I was capable of attending to my own affairs from that time on. The next time I went to Marshalltown I nearly paralyzed the old gentleman with my facility as a computer of interest. "I see that baseball hasn't knocked all the sense out of your head," he said, when he had recovered a little from his astonishment. Now that I am on the subject, I may as well tell you something about the way I put in some of my other winters. The ball-playing business was good for only about seven months In the year, but I was not satisfied to be idle the remaining five, and I embarked in various ventures, some of them profitable and some quite otherwise. One winter I ran a handball court, which was too far away from the business center to be papular. One winter the lessees converted the ball grounds into a skating rink and toboggan slide, and I was given the management of the place. It was a howling success, socially and financially. The toboggan craze was at its height Just then and the fashionable set took it up and filled the rink every afternoon and evening. Ever hear of my experience as a bottler of ginger beer? Well, It brought me publicity at the time, but It was of the kind that I did not crave. I had a friend up in Canada who had shown me and my family a good deal of attention during my hunting trips to the north, and one fine day he turned up in Chicago with a little hard cash and a formula for making the best ginger beer ever brewed by the hand of man—so he put it. He proposed that I should go in with him to manufacture it and put it on the market, and he was Buch a nice fellow that I didn't see my way clear to r» fuse. Besides, It looked good to me, and I was not at all averse to adding a little something to my Income. He mentioned $600 as my share of the capital, but it expanded Into $1,500 before the scheme got in working order. If there was ever a moment when the beer itself was not in working order, I never discovered It. That was wh?f it proved such a grand fizzle. There must have been a flaw in the recipe somewhere, for no matter how securely we corked it, that beer wouldn't stay corked. It had flavor, it had about everything necessary to success Its only fault was Its inability to stay where it was put Complaints came in from every quarter— all to the effect that it was good beer, but better dynamite. The end came quickly. I sent a case of our industrious beverage to a friend who kept a famous cafe on South Clark street. Chicago, and asked him to give it a fair- trial. He promised to do so and I have never had any reason to believe he didn't The beer was very young when I sent It, and It had not developed its full capacity for attracting attention. My friend put it in a corner of his cellar and forgot all about It. But not for long. One evening when all was quiet, and the proprietor was congratulating himself on the classy place he was running, something like the muffled report of a dynamite cartridge butted in to Interrupt his meditations. A second report followed immediately and before my friend got half way down the cellar stairs on a tour of investigation, a third and louder explosion brought him back with a face that showed both alarm and amazement. "John," he called to one of the colored porters, "run down and see what's got loose!" John was a brave man In some respects, but when It came to investigating things that had "got loose" he couldn't be depended upon. He shook his head and made for the street, followed by all the other men in the place except the proprietor. By that time the fusillade was fast and furious. My friend clapped his hands over his ears and prepared for the worst, which seemed to be close at hand. All at once there was a perfect silence. His courage returning, my friend lighted a candle and crept cautiously down the cellar stairs. A few minutes later when he made his reappearance on the main floor apparently unharmed several heads were thrust in at the front door and a voice called out anxiously: "What in 's the matter down there, Louis?" "It's that d—d beer of Anson's," ha replied with a disgusted look. (To be Continued.) FKpsUI_,AIi .MECHANICS "Written So Yea Can Undei'slcnd !t" 300 Pictures Rverv 400 Articles rs 250 Pages 5^ Month A wonderful story of the Progress of this Mechanical Age. Instructive, but ir.oic faucinalinK than any fiction. A magazine for Uar:fcf»r' Doctors, Lawyers, Teaches, Farmers. Riiur.ess Men. Man* ufacturers. Mechanics. Has 1.20U.G00 r.aders every month. Interests everybody. When you see one voxx understand why. Ask the man who reads it. Your newsdealer will show you one or write the jubhshers for a tree sample copy. The "Shop Notes" Dept. of sop^es, teiu easy ways to do .rungs—How to make repairs, and articles for aome and sb„*p. etc. ''Amateur Mechanics" urnitiire. wireless, boats, engines, magic, and all he things a boy loves. $1.50 per near, single copies IS cents ASK YOUR NEWSDEALER Or Addreu POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE V.23 WAFTHINGTNN SI-. CHIRAVO FOLEY KIDNEY PUIS Fon BAOKAOHK BLAODIM KIDNEYS AND GRAY Allie Spilker is working for Chas McLachlin. Mrs. Or a Corner was a Manning shopper last Saturday. Gene Mertz and lady friend were in Gray Monday evening. Jesse Estes of Montana came last week for a month's visit in Iowa. E. C. Rice's brother and family «f Audubon spent Sunday with them. Mis Higgins and son Roes spent Sunday with her son Jesse and wife. Mrs. Babbiogton and Nellie Mai Itley were Manning visitors Saturday. Cameron Ross and Raymond Rice are out at George Rots's helping in the hay. O. Mease and wife speut two or three days last week with Walnnt friends. Harry Laubender went down to Audubon between trains Monday morning. Tommy Signal severed his connection with the Shingledecker store last week. PHOTOGRAPHY 4^- Having taken possession of the Miller Studio June 1st I am fully prepared to do First Class Work. I shall appreciate your patronage and endeavor to give the very best satisfaction that skill and education can produce N. J. NELSON ELK HORN, IOWA John Markley is improving his residence by building on a nice large kitchen. Mrs. Bessie Bunker returned Saturday evening from the Teacher's Institute. Mrs. Spilker and Merle were Audubon shoppers between trains Satnrday evening. The first of the week Mr. Hepp put in a fine street light at Liken's corner like the one by his shop. It will light to the bridge, depot, hall and all that part of town. Whether from MISSOURI or KENTUCKY George Garber is workiug for Grotelnschen and Frank Stough is carrying the mail. Mrs. Ed Steere was called to Neb. on aocount of the serious illness of a brother. She returned Monday eve- DiD£- Wm. Welch and wife and Frank Welch and wife of Guthrie Co. came up to attend the funeral of their bro ther, Ivan. If you read it in Zola Hepp went to Correctionville Saturday to visit her sister, Mrp. Wm Thompson. Her mother went as far as Mantling with her. Jack Baldwin came in Saturday evening and stayed over Sunday with lrlends. He is traveling now with black-smith supplies. Jess. Irv and Lee Markley went up to Auburn on their wheels Saturday and on Sunday it rained so hard that they could not return. Mrs. Audas and grand children and Miss Alice Brandstratter went down to Hamlin last Thursday evening to Miss Alice's brothers to pick and can cherries. They returned home Monday eve. The Audubon County Journal Your mind will be TRANQUIL Little Ivan Welch got so badly scalded last Wednesday afternoon that he died irom the effects the same night at 11 o'clock. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the home, preached by Rev. Arnold. He was 4 years and 3 months old. Wins Fight For Life Send to The Journal Today. It was a long and bloody battle for life that was waged by James B. Mershon Conversant With the news of Audubon County? .If not Send One Dollar, Get The Audubon County Journal of Newark, N. J., ot which he writes *'I had lost much blood Irom lung hemorrhages and was very weak and run down For eight months I was unable to work. Death seamed close on my hee's, when I began three weeks ago to use Dr. King's New Discovery. But it has helped me greatly. It is doing all that you claim." For weak, sore lungs, obstinate coughs, stubborn oolds, hoarseness, lagrippe, asthma, hay fever or any throat or lung trouble it's supreme. 50c and $1 00. 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HAMLIN Cbris Lastine was enjoying the Stghls at Poplar Friday. Hans P. Mortensen and daughter, Tlatwa were Audubon visitois Tuesday. John Molgaard and wife departed Saturday for Jacksonville to visit her folks. (Jeorge Egan of Greeley township delivered a nice buuch of hogs here Monday. (Jhas. Neleojj is helping his father this week with the grain and stock business. Bridge men are repairing the bridge over the Blue Grass creek near the creamc (his week. Hans Aagaird and family spent SuDdav at. the home of his brother, George south west ot town. The Cement Company ha« a new phone installed at the factory. Now you can get cement blocks by wire. Charles Iliggins has been helping Nels Mortensen Jr.this week putting up Harvesters. Business is rushing these days, Fred Shifiet departed Saturday for Council Bluffs on a combination trip of business and pleasure, returning Monday. The Creamery is doing a big busiB686 these days. They shipped over 100 tubs of butler last week and prospects are good for over oue hundred this week. Peter Mortensen and wife, Chris Wiges and wife, C. L. Christeaeen, Willie Ilattenborg and Rasmus Johnson spent Sunday out in the woods enjoying the shade One of the workmen at the Hans J. Johnson new residence had his band badly cut while at work Thursday. He was hurried to Audubon in an auto for medical aid. Thos. Kilcoin received a large shipment of machinery from the Acme Harvester Co. of Omaha Monday. It consisted of 1 harvester, 1 mower, 1 aide delivery hay rake and 1 stacker. John McGuire shipped three carloads ot cattle Saturday to Chicago. Clint ltucker and Jacob Andersen accompanied the shipment to the Windy City and to talce in some of the sights. (too late for last week) H. O. Rice returned from Chicago Sato rd ay. Meta Haahr has been home on the sick list thiB last week. The painters are doing the work for Jess Beck this week. Mrs. Geo. RoberUon returned from Illinois after a couple of weeks stay. Thorval Rasmussen's daughter had her hands burned Sunday, around an oil stove. Thos. Bruhn of Melville twp. has been helping Hans Johnson fix his place this week. Mrs. W. D. Stanley was au Exira visitor Tuesday having taken her two grandsons back home. The road giaders are very busy around Hamlin these days. They are getting the roads in fine shape. August Conrad shipped a carlo id of cattle to Chicago Saturday and is taking in the sights of the windy city this week. Nels Mortensen departed last Tuesday for Rochester, Minn, to take treatment and returned Friday morning. The Laihas of the Danish Lutheran Church met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. M. E. Mortensen west of town Mrs. Frank Ramsey and her sister Mies Doll P6tty departed for Clarinda Iowa, to visit theii\mjther Monday morning. Ilaos Fredericksen shipped 2 carloads of steers Saturday averaging 1500. Geo. Spirup accompanied the cattle to Chicago. Vern Adams acted as Station Agent Sunday in the obsence of Geo. Rober'sen, he having gone to bring back his wife and daughter. Dogs in Hamlin are A Treat For Your Palate SWIFJS WINCHESTER UiS.INSP'D City I gettiDg to be a nuisance, and from all reports there will Its less of them, if they are not tied up or muzzled in the future. HAD HE BEEN A CRIMINAL? ISIT-4 Tom—Bella didn' know much about the man she married. Stella—No, and she has been terri bly worried since the marriage Tom—How Is that? Stella—When the minister came to the death do part portion of the ceremony, she heard the groom whisper "Is that the minimum sentence, Judge?" Nonsense. "A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men," Unless they learn before It's done That they are paying for the fan. A Keener Pleasure. Griggs—Whenever we quarrel my wife declares she'll never speak to me again. Briggs—Mine doesn't. She couldn't forego the satisfaction of telling me what she thought of me. The Way of It. Surgeon—I was very much cut up over the charges you made against me about that operation. Patient—You weren't half as much I cut up as I was, doctor. Getting Up. "They're getting up In the world." 1 "Yes, Indeed. They've got to the {point now where they consider It nec essary to hire a caterer every tim Ithey give a party." A Jawing Match. "Saw two famous bad men come to gether during my trip west." "Both killed Is' "Nobody killed. You can't talk a •man to death." Wisdom of the Wise. "What." queried the youth, "is th« ibest way to praise a woman?" "By speaking ill of her rival," an •wered the home grown philosopher. FOLEY KIDNEY, PILLS FOR RHEUMATISM KIDNEYS AND BLADDER Nice, Mild, Juicy Delicious Meats and Fresh Fish ca G3 CO ca c/S CO ca Hides Purchased at Highest market Price /s as c_ Fine Ice Sold and Delivered Every Day c_ =3 O Meat Market H. T. KROEGER, Proprietor, Exira, Ia. We have for several years past run a very successful dairy business on only three-fourths of an acre of ground The location is inside of the city limits within easy reach of all those to whom milk is delivered. We have found it decidedly advantageous to pay higher prices and obtain the best cows to work with. In our experience, a good cow has always been more responsive to careful treatment and abundant feed than a poorer cow. For several years our cows have averaged a net profit to us of $164.51 apiece. We think this high profit is largely due to three things. First, we keep cows of a good dairy type only second, we give them plenty of feed as nearly as possible in a balanced ration, and lastly, we strictly obey the rules of regularity in milking and caring for them. The equipment we use is simple and cheap. A small barn 10 by 12 feet, and having a hay mow of two tons capacity, provides sufficient shelter for three cows. Since the grain feed is bought each month as needed a few tin lined boxes furnish the only necessary grain bins. During the summer period when hay is at its lowest figure two tons of hay are stowed away in the loft and three tons are stacked close to the barn. In order to preserve the stack, a foundation of logs covered with brush is used and the stack is topped with a canvas cover to protect it from the wind and to give a more water proof covering than the loose hay alone. A woven wire fence incloses the greater part of the threefourths of an acre which is divided into three lots. A well, supplying an abundance of water, completes the list of equipment that we use in the general care of the cows. We secured two pure bred Jersey cows of rather promising conformation and dairy type. They were young, having had but one calf each. The first year no account was kept, but owing to the amount of milk produced we decided to keep careful account the following year. The cows were served by a registered Jersey sire and the dates recorded. In the middle of March one of the cows freshened and during the fore part of April the second cow dropped a heifer calf. The first cow's calf was a bull. The calves PROFITABLE DAIRYING_ON SMALL TOWN LOT How One Iowa Family Cut Down the Board Bill—Told by the Man Who Did It—Equipment Is Simple and Cheap —Poor Cows Always to Be Avoided. $50 PEi^~ACRi™RiNT BIG RETURNS FROM CLOVER PASTURE FOR HOGS. Interesting Test Made by the Iowa Experiment Station—Result Can Be Obtained on Any Iowa Farm. Seven hundred and forty-eight pounds of pork from an acre of clover pasture looks big. We do not need to value the pork at $10 per hundredweight to realize a profit. This figure is not the wild fancy of an Imaginative mind. It is a statement of a cold fact which can be realized on any Iowa farm. A Promising Jersey Heifer. The Iowa experiment station recently carried on some. He was comparing work with different kinds of forage crops for hogs. On June 4 the pigs were sorted and weighed. They were divided as evenly as possible considering type, sex, size, and even color. They weighed the same in each pen when we were through. The average weight was 30 pounds. One group of ten pigs was placed in a dry yard. These pigs had a good shed where the flies would not be bad. They had an abundance of fresh, clean water and were fed corn and meat meal. They were handled In the way that thousands of our hogs are raised. The second group of ten pigs similar In every respect was placed on a first-class bluegrass pasture. The third pen across the fence from the second were turned on a good clover pasture. This clover was seeded the fall before and had made a good growth during the spring. These three pens represented three farm practices. Farmers are largely disagreed as to whether pasture pays and again whether clover is better than bluegrass or timothy. Here all three were placed on Cie!r merits. Where a farmer has clover one year and bluegrass the next he is not sure which is the best. One j:ear he may .. 'V" were never allowed to suck. When the calves were one week old they were given to the owner of the sire as pay for service. We started to sell milk on the 15th of April. The cows were kept clean and were given an abundance of feed. They responded to the good, care with a large flow of milk. Milking hours were six in the morning and seven in the evening. We always took gieat care to be regular in milking and feeding. The cows were fed in addition to grass during the pasture period and hay during winter, a mixture of ground corn and cob meal, bran, and oil meal. Salt was always placed near the watering troiigh and the cows were In every way encouraged to drink as much water as possible. At the end of the year 16,560 pounds of milk had been weighed on the milk scales. According to the tables the cows averaged 40 pounds of milk each per day for the first 90 days 28 pounds each per day for the following 90 days 20 pounds each per day for the next 60 days 16 pounds each per day for the next 30 days or the ninth month 10 pounds each per day for the tenth month six pounds each per day for the eleventh month, the last month that they gave milk. We always dried the cows up six weeks before the next calving. Of the 16,560 pounds of milk produced 15,260 were sold at the rate of 25 cents per gallon, giving a total receipt of $476.86. The expenses were $147.84 for the two cows during the 12 months. Each cow consumed per month 90 pounds of ground corn and cob meal costing $1.25, 50 pounds of bran costing 72% cents, 50 pounds of oil' meal costing $1.10, and about 8Vs cents' worth -of salt. The cost of the grain for each cow per month was $3.16, making a total of $37.92 for the year. The pasture for each cow was two dollars a month or $11 for the five and one-half months of pasture period. The clover and timothy hay amounted to about two and one-half tons for each cow through the year, costing $10 per ton or $25. Deducting the $147.84 expenses from $476.86 gross receipts, a profit of $329.02 was realized from the two cows or $164.51 for each cow. have better bred hogs, more rain, less hot weather and what not. During the summer all three pens were fed all the corn they would eat. Aside from this they were all treated alike. All the feed was Telghed up and a careful record of it kept. In the fall the pigs that had spent the summer on the dry lot were just pigs. They had made good gains and were fat and sleek. The clover was largely gone but by fall the pigs that fed upon it were large, strong boned, heavy framed hogs. They carried a large amount of fat and weighed on an average 214.8 pounds. The pigs on the bluegrass side looked pinched. They did not have the bone nor frame. They only weighed 157 pounds each. Truly a good demonstration in favor of clover pasture for the Iowa farmer. In figuring up the results the amount of feed given the pigs on the dry lot was divided by the pounds gain. This gave the amount of feed required to produce one pound of pork. On this basis it was calculated how much pork the corn fed on pasture would produce. This was subtracted from the total gain and the difference credited to the pastures. On this basis one re of bluegrass produced 867 poun' of pork and one acre of clover pasture 748 pounds. Figuring this pork at the conservative price of seve dollars per hundredweight the bluegrass pasture was worth $25.69 per r.cre and the clover pasture $52.36. This difference of $26.67 per acre shows in an unmls takeable way the value of clover for hog pasture. l^fiosophy. Cheerful surroundings on the farm do much toward keeping down the city's population. Open air treatment is flue for tuber culosis, but it is mighty hard on farm implements. A love for dumb animals suddenly vanishes when your neighbor's chick ens get too blamed sociable. An eight hour day for the saloons would mean that many a farm ani mal would have an early supper. A soft answer may turn away wrath but it will never "feaze" a country canvasser. T. J. MANEY. IDEAL FARM Only $42.50 Per Acre. SiK iles From County Scat, Large New •. House 18x32, 2 Stories ff| We have one of the best snaps in a 480 acre improved farm that it has been our lot to ofter. This farm lays within six miles of the county seat in which it is located. Every acre is as perfect as land can be made and gilt edged in every respect. It has 440 acres under cultivation, a new bouse about 18x'i2, 2 stories, new stable and machine shed. The farm Is considered one of the very best in the County. It lays in a good neighborhood, is free from stone, sand, gravel or any objectionable features whatever and we can guarantee it in every respect. We will take $42.50 per ^cre for it, part cash, balance to suit the purchaser. This is one of the great bargains. A handsome home and an ideal farm that will increase in value rapidly. Cali up the Journal. Exchange We have one of the best quarteraections of laud in Sally county, South Dakota to exchange for an 80 or 120 here. Every acre of this land ie perfect, fenced and cross fenced, about one-half under cultivation, light improvements, email grove, some fruit trees, 'iV3 miles to town, 8 miles to County Seat. This ie as fine a quarter as there is in the state and will make an ideal home. Will take Iowa land at its value and are willing to take what this land ia actually worth namely $47.50 per acre. This land will stand the very closest inspection. If this suits you, act quickly. Audubon County Journal •••••••MUNMHUUMUj I INSURANCE I 2 Continental of New York Queen of New York Fidelity-Phexix of N. Y. S Connecticut, Conn 2 Farmers, Cedar Rapids National, Conn. Over 25 years experience. 2 Theo. Patty Phone No. 67 BX1RA.IOWA 2 Greeley mutual Fire Insurance Company Why not insure in this Company? They are the most reliable and cheapest Company in existance. Also Wind and Tornado Insurance written. H. N. Huss, Secy. Store Phone No. 187 Residence Phone 114 TRANSACTS A QBNBRAL. BANKINO BUSINESS.... A. C. HARMON Licensed Embalmer No. 891. Coroner of Audubon County. WM. F. HOPLEY Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 5 Years Experience mghtPhoU0! Exira, Iowa ••••••••NMIM«IMmu mi! [is rapid action enables you to accomplish more work in less lime and with less cliorl than otherwise possible. It cleans mechanically—no harmful chemicals—and will no! scratch injure the surface. Kccp3 oking utensils, floors, wood work, work, windows and everything alnut the house, barn or dairy spick and span. Its fine particles quickly banish dirt and grease which soan. soap powders and other cleansers will not effect Avoid Caustics and Acids 5 Capital, M. & B., Iowa Royal of Liverpool 2 Iowa State of Keokuk Security of Davenport Hanover of New York 2 Des Moines of DesMoines 8 Estherville Hail 2 I# il Bus to and from all trains. Phone 52 at P. M. Christensen's Jewelry Store. Monej/ io Loan with the German Savings Bank. Lowest rates, optional payments. Abstracts promptly furnished, insurance written by reliable companes. Nash & Phelps FOLEYiKlDNEY'PILLS TOR RHEUMATISM KIDNEYS AMD •LADDER Exira, Iowa Ciiaa. Van Oorder, President John McDanicla, Vice President Ed Delahojrde, CiiUif EXCHANGE BANK Evctru, Iowa. Collection! promptly attandtd to. Monay to loan on good aacurltla*. Bxcbanga bought and cold. lnnalalua|a|a|a|nu I 8 3

If we are successful in securing scholars enough to fill a class, we will give a six week's course in dress making, in cutting and fitting at our Millinery Department on Main St. Training will commence Monday, July 10,1911. Anyone entering please notify us on or before July 1st. Price per term of six weeks H5.00 Up-to-date Adjustable Chart 5.00 Total $10.00 Jensen & Kragh ELK HORN House movers have been busy the past week moving the houae of W. C. WigesonMain Street to the west part of town. ©ur dealers have all decided to .close their place of business at 8 p. m. except Saturday's commencing Milliners and Dressmakers Elk Horn, Iowa Geo. Petereen received a carload rf hay Monday. H. C. Hansen and wife visited with relatives here Sunday. Folmer Hansen bruised bia leg Sunday at Harlan playing ball. 8kov Neleen of Blair was in town Monday shaking hands with old acquaintances. Boy Chriatensen and wife of near .Harlan visited Sunday with A. G. Loose and wife. Made Gregereen celebrated his 75th bipthdey Saturday with a number of friends and relatives. The young men are organizing a new gun club here. Geo. Reamuasen and Mr. Petersen are managers. C. W. Hansen is having some ditching: done at the rear of his store Tbeo Mortenaen is doing the work. Bengalen and wife west of town are the proud parents of a baby boy born the latter part of laet week. Nela Larsen, wt.o baa been working this summer at Webster City came back Saturday to visit awhile with erienda. June 27,1811. Mrs. Hana Marquesen invited a number of friends and relatives last Thursday to help her celebrate her 49th birthday. Marvin Jeraild accompanied Anton Boose out to the farm of Johnson Bros, near Walnut?setting up a bay loader and side delivery. Lydia, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Christenseu died Friday night after a short illness. She was buried Sunday at 2:30 p. m. J. J. Esbeck went to Des Moinea, Thursday to accompany his daughter Coral home. She has been studying music this summer at that place. Walter Gregereen made a deal Saturday at Anita selling his drug atore at that place for a farm and an autotomobile. Carl Chrisieneen swung the deal. Our ball nine went to Harlan Sunday and was defeated by that team by the score of 12 to 4. Elkhorn always aeema to lose out when off their home diamond. Dr. Chriatensen, who was here from Council Bluffs last week looking over our town for a location arrived last Saturday. He haa decided to open up an oilicc here immediately Vela J. Neleen, our photographer went out in the country Monday forenoon to help his .father put up a few loads of hay. Nels says it is hard work if you are not used te it. John Petersen was called to Atlantic Sundoy a. m. to aee hia daughter, Mrs. Carl Louritzen who was very low. Mrs. Petersen was alrtaly at her bedeide. Nothing definite regarding her condition can be eaid at thia writing. KIMBALLT0N Chris Moller made a trip to Omaha laat week. Conrad Nieleon has purchased an auto from M. Esbeck. Martin Chriatensen made a trip to Omaha last week via automobile. Mrs. H. Boldt and Mrs. Niaager visited friends in Elk Horn Thursday. Rev. atid Mra. Ravin of Oak Hill called at the Rev. Jorgenaen home Monday. Rev. Jorgensen left laat Thursday far Nyated, Nebraska, returning thia Thursday. A party from Kimballton went to Harlan Thursday to take in the horse races. Mr. White of Audubon spent Saturday night with his friends, G. L. Jorgensen's. A. J. Pedersen and wife and Isaac Terkelsen and wife enjoyed a fishing trip Sunday. Sigrid Jorgensen will close her term ot Danish Summer School Friday, June 30. Chris Jorgensen took 100 hogs to town last week and took home the nire sum of $2600. Mrs. Scroder from West Denmark, Wise, is spending a couple of week» With her aiater, Mra. Mads Madeen. Snreneon & Madeen who had on, sold their auto bought it back again but have now sold it to Nels Bennedsen. Svend Jorgensen returned home Tuesday from a trip to Ringsled, Ii. He will leave Friday tor New York and on July tith be will siil for Denmark where he intends to spend the »ummer and fall. Rev. Gregersen preached the sermon in the Kimballton Church Sunday morning. In the afternoon many of his friends gathered in Mads Madsen's grove and thus spent the day together with Rev. Gregerceu. In the evening be gave a good lecture in the Gymnasium Hall to a large assembly. He left Tuesday for his home in Tacoma, Washington. A Dreadful Wound from a knife, gun, tin can,* rusty nail, fireworks or of any other nature demand prompt treatment with Buuklen's Arnica Salve to prevent blood poison or gangrene. Its the quickest, surest healer for all such wounds as also for burns, boils, eores, skin eruptions, eczema, chapped hands, corns or piles. 25c at Winfrey & Chantry's. Instead of Liquid Antiseptics or Peroxide many people are now using Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic The new toilet germicide powder to be dissolved in water as needed. For all toilet and hygienic uses it is better and more economical. To oleanse and whiten the teeth, remove tartar and prevent decay. To disinfect the moiith, destroy disease germs, and purify the breath. To keep artificial teeth and bridgeworlt clean, odorless To remove nicotine from the teeth and purify the breath after smoking. To eradicate perspiration and body odors by sponge bathing. The best antiseptic wash known. Relieves and strengthens tired, weak, inflamedeyes. Heals sorethroat,wounds and cuts. 25 and 50 cts. a box, druggists or by mail postpaid. Sample tree, THE PAXTON TOILET CO.,BOSTON,MAM. Sttt krsnske Frewmedlegwm. Den Definite fr misse Fremmedlegion, font Hovedsngelig gi,sr Tjeneste be franffe Besiddelser 9forbafril'a er en Brigade ßcftnaeiibc af 2 Regimenter, hvex paa ti Batailloner og et Dopot, dens Mcmdskab rekruteres af Frcmskmand og Udlcendinge —, Officerer og Underofficerer ligeledes. enee Aotingelser for at hverves til Legionen er: at ticerc niindst 18, HM 40 Aar gainmel, ticevc simd og kraftig og Besiddelse as sine Tender. Paa Nckrnteringskontorerne forlanger man ingen Papirer, og af ben nyerhvervede Soldat forlanger man fun, at Han imoerskriver et Engagement,! hvilket Han for.pl ig ter sig til at tjene Frankrig trofaft og ccrligt overalt, hvor Negjeringen maattc finde bet nödvendigt at sende ham hen. Engagementets Varighed er 5 (fem) Aar. Efter feinten Aars Tjenefte ihar Legivnceren Net til cit Pension, der varierer mellem femog syv Hundrede Franks efter det Antal Kampagner, han Har deltagei Har han opnaaet at Mibe beforeret meh Tapperhedmedaillen, faar han desuden Hundrede Franks om Aaret SEreslegionens KorZ, der sjceldnere faider af, indbringer to hundreds og Halbtrebs Franks. LMningen er meget lille for Soldater, fem Gentimer om Dagen de to forste Aar, siden stiger den, uden bog at beere foerlig H0j men en flink Mand er sikker paa et fovholdsvis hurtigt Abancement ittbenfor Legionens Rammer fan hart Ltfbet af tre eller fire Aar opnaa Osficersepauletter. Dette lykkes naturligvis Fun for faa menUndevofficersstillingen Legionen er ingenlunbe at foragte, tbairtimob og Lxkbct af et Par Aar kcm cit flink og intelligent Soldat Diiba Sergent, selb om han itfe ßejibber synberlig boglig Instruktion. Man sinber Fremmebregimenterne Folk af alle 9Zationaliteter. Lab os fß'lge on Legioncer paa Hans Vej, og bi vil faa at fe, at Sibet ingenlunbe er faa Haardt for ham, som bet tyffe Blabe gjerne bil habe Verben til at tro. Han ihar fremftillet sig paa et Reki-ntenngskontor og er bieben erkläret Brngfiar, han faaet sin Jernbandrillet og 1 Franks og 25 Gentimer Kvstpenge for hber Dagsrejse, han har at foretage. Vkanden naar til Marseille, og endelig fommer den store Dag, hbor Legionären indskibes og gaar over Middelhavet, han er Skvfsposjager iclbf^lgclig men om Natten fover Dan et af Lastrummene, Hans Seng bestaar af et 'tykt Ulbtceppe, som ubleberes ham, naar han kommer ombord. Ankommen til Oran f0re@ han ab flyngede Bjergftier op tit Fort St. Jean og nu begynder han at blive Soldat. Kosten er gvd og rigelig men Serboringen lader ikke saa übt tilBoge at Mske. Arbejde er ber ikke synderlig af, Rekrutterne briber om paa Voldeno og gM Bekjenbtstab inbbyrbes, flutter fig fammen efter Nationalitet dler DannelsesstanbPunkt og slaar Tiden ihjel paa Bcb= fte Vis til bell -forste Qnsdag efter deres Slnkomft, da be sondes til deres Regimenter, atter ifarte deres n» nogcnlimbc reue cibile Tpj. Förste Regiments Folk gaar til Sibi Bel Abbes, anbei Regiment til Saiba. Vchanblingen as Folkene de to Regimenter er gansfe ens, saa bi kan falge bem, der gaar til.Sibi Bel Abbes, som er en By med 30— 40,000 Aibbyggere, og som for ca. 50 Aar ben grundlagdes netop af 1. Freininedregiinent. Paa Perronen modtag es Rekruttenie af cit Underofficer og et Par Korporaler, soin en Fort foar dein ordnede Marschkolonner, og saa gaar Türen ob lange skyggesulbe PlatiriUillecr, som Legionen har anlagt, |orln ben bcjlige Park, som Legionen ogsaa har anlagt, til ben store Kaserne, som Legionen har bygget til sig selb. En Sergent, et Par Korporoler og noglo Solbater, som har bestaavt beres Korporaleksamen, toger fig of be 20—30 Rekrutier, font faar dered Sengeplabser anbiste, og som nu ittobes fra inberft til yderst. I en ichyre Spisesal fetteres Dagens to Hobebmaaltiber: Klotten 10 om Formiddagen og Klotten 5 om Drink BONANO BONANO never in unsanitary Kaper cartons. Aftenen, ber er gob kräftig Suppe, Kjeld eller Fisk, FrMtsager og ofte en lille Dessert, samt hber Dag en kbart Liter Bin. De hugger sig, be uuge Solbater, mange er jo af Suit drevne iub Legionen» store aabnc Fabn. Og hvor er bet belsignct out Aftenen at ftrcekfe be tircttc Leminer mellem rene Lagner en gob Seng. Arbejdet begynder, og bet er ikke oltib fan let ot faa sransk Reglement ind Hobedet der nma ndvises Taalmobighed fra begge Sider, baade fra Befalingsmcendenes og Rekrutterne», iscer be forste Dage. Men alle Undeebefalingsma'ndcne et Jnstruktionskompagni er foerlig ndbalgte og der baages meget strengt ober, at der ihcrsser gob Tone Konipagnict, enhber Orbre bliber oberfat for dein, som ikke sorstaar Fransk, og paa en ncesten nmoerkelig Facon begynder be fvanffe Orb at blwe forftaaelige for alle. Nogle Dage ester Ankomsten faar be nnge Solbater L?rdre til at inbfinde sig Paa Officerernes stoitvt. En for en kommer be inb bcmie Helligdom og sorestilles for deres DelingsfOrer som har et opmnntrenbc Orb tit hber af dem. Mange aabner deres Hjcrrter for ham og for* tccllei', hbab bet er, ber har brebet dem ind Legionen, og han lytter opnta rf]omt og forstaaende til, er en Mester Künsten at finde be rette Orb, at anslaa be Strenge, foni det scerlige Tilfcolbe ffal anslaas. Han beber hber enkelt om endelig at have Tiltro tit deres Chef, at komme tit ham, naar der er neujet galt, Stedet for at Begao Duinheder, og han ihenleber scerlig dees Opmcerksonthed paa den ba'rste Fjende, Legionceren har Algiers herlige Mn, der rinder faa rigcligt B^aal, men font er heb og hidsende og Ophav til noesten alte be Dnmheder, Legiomercn Begaar. Naar den nnge Soldat gaar ud of Kontoret, er (Srimbfivitcn til bet Tillibsforhold inellem Officerer Mond' ffaB, der gjizfv Legionen faa stoerk, lagt —. Og saa gaar Dogen med Eksercits, Teorier, Felt- og Vagttjeneste, til den udmogrede, utige Mand, der sky traabte ind ab Kosernes store Gitterport, plubselig f0lcr sig som Solbat og soiit Solbat et of SSec» bens ftoltcfte Regimenter. Naar LFjtnanten har mcvrket, at han nu har meb Moenb og ikke meb ubfuttebe Stakter at gj0re, sarnter hau en Estermibbag fine Rekrutier og f0rer bem inb RegimentetS Heltigbom, inb Mressaten, der er Banane THE GROWING SCHOOL CHILDREN Need energy to study on, strength for their play. There is nothing so good for them as BONANO, fruit drink. It is good for growing—for the grown. A drink that every home can relish. Give nature a chance. Change today to wholesome note the difference. It soothes the nerves, insures good digestion, refreshes, inspires. For breakfast it is strengthening, for luncheon refreshing, for dinner an appetizing aid to digestion. Just before retiring there is nothing so good for you as a cup of hot BONANO. It induces sound rest, refreshing sleep. for a week. Give it a full, ample test. You will soon note the improvement in your health as you getbank to nature's own basis. BONANO is easy to make. Only a teaspoon to a cup of water, a minute's boil, a little cream and sugar—the result, a delicious, fragrant beverage. is an economical drink too a can of makes seventy-five cups and it requires but little sugar because of the natural fruit sugar it contains. Ask your grocer for BONANO. INTERNATIONAL BANANA FOOD CO. Chicago, 111. Korpsets Mnsoenm, Samlingsstebet for alle be ftolte Minder, og han bil'cv og fortlarer bent1, hbab be fer, be eroBrebe Faner, be utallige Vaabentrofceer ogBiltebenie af Regimentet§ faldne Helte Blanbt be Villeber er ber et, font ve ncesten alle stanbser foran bet er Portrcettct af en nng S0jtnant tit Hest, ham har na'sten alle be iinga I)0rt be gamle Soldater tale om, det er Danskeren Selcihan Hansen, som falbt beb Et Honrtgar, medens han opfordrebe sine Soldater til at holde lib og bise, at om de ikke fimdc sejre, soa kunde be det inindste d0 som Legiona'rer. I ZEressaten ftaar ogsnn Fan on med Nabneite paa Regimentets Hoe» dersdage Broberebe Guld paa ben treforbebe Dug og ZErestegionens Kors sine Ftige. I hbert Rekruthotd, der tomnier, er ber gjerne en etter anbeii, som efter et Par Maonbs Forl^B Btiber kjeb af Soldatcrlibet, f0ter Trang tit Ebentyr, til Luft og Landebej, og cit ssj0iute Dog stikker han af, gaar et Par Nociter hen ad Algiers Brede, stMede Veje, fover om Sagen cit Vigne og ender 99 of 100 Tilfa.'tde med at metbc fig selb paa en Genbanneristation, hbovfra Hon fcttbes hjem xi! sin Garnison. I Legionen er man kntant, og man Fjatbcr fine Folk og beres Moralitet, har Maubcn ifte ba'ret mere nib 8 Doge Borte, regiies hait ikke for Desert0r og flipper Regeten meb 8—14 Tages Fanigsel. Reknittiben barer tre Moancder. Ester Beftaact Eksomen sendes be tinge Solbater faa nd til Gornisotteriie Marokko, Sahara el fer helt tit Tonkin, der faar de ljtfre Kuglerne pi Be, pr0be de pinlige Morscher Egne, font mangter Band, og hbor Solen gt^der men be lever sig saobau inb LegiotteitS ftorcFaiinlie, at de, naar deres fem Aar er onniie, mrstcii alte kominer og beber om Lob tit at cngogcres for fem nye klar. F. S. Rexford, 615 New York Life Bldg., Kansas Cit}% Mo., says: I hflda severe attack of a cold which settled in iny back and kidneys and I was in great pain from my trouble. A friend recommended Foley Kidney Pills and I used two bottles of them and they have done me a world of good." Sold by all druggists. Estrayed Strayed from the subscriber residing one and one-fourth mile north and one mile west of Brayton two weeks ago, one dark red calf 5 months old, also one light red calf with white spot on forehead, 6 months old. Peter Krageland, Brayton, Iowa the pure food- BONANO and Sold only in dust-proof cans, Dr. L. J. Oldaker, Dentist. Office the front rooms over the Christensen Jewelry store. All work 1b ray line promptly attended to. DR. JOHN RILEY, Physician Surgeon Office Phone 53 House Phone 57 OSce first door east of 1,, Corner Drug Store, upstairs CXlre, Iowa FARM LOANS. ItOteeat Sates Complete set of Abstract of Title to ail Iiands and Town JLofs in Audubon County CHARLES BAGLEY VETERINARIAN George Weighton V.S. Audubon, Iowa Pills Whet ThejTWill Do for You They will cure your backaches strengthen your kidneys, correct urinary irregularities, build up the worn out tissues, and eliminate the excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Prevent Bright'» Disease and Diabetes, and restore health and strength. Refuse substitute^ Kl LUTHE COUGH AND CU E WITH THE LU NCS |CE 5o*a$i.oo roRESiÄ ipb nVOLDS|r $pecial»otto, TRIAL BOTTiEFBEEi AND ALL THROAT AND LUNG TROUBLES GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY Off MONEY REFUNDED. OVER 66 YEARS1 EXPERIENCE TENTS TRADE MARK* DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS AC. Anyone sending a sketch and description may eent free. Oldest agency for eecurlug patente. Patente taken through Munn & Co. receive without charge. In the Scientific American. A handsomely Uluntrsted weekly. J.*rgest drculatkHi of any ecientlflo journal. Terma, HZ a rear four month», #L Sold by all tiewedealera. I J*»—"»New York oe, 06 8t, Washington, D.O.

THE HOME OF RELIABLE GOODS Silk Hose 50c Pearl Booth of Atlantic was visiting' friends here the latter part of last week arriving Friday. Mrs. Maggie Oliphant of Atlantic visited relatives in Exira the latter part of last week, arriving Friday. Vic Anciaux went to South Omaha Saturday with a carload of fat cattle which would be on Monday's market. John W. Scott of Atlantic was transacting- business at the Exchange Bank Friday and greeting friends. Miss Arlie Vail of Des Moines arrived here Saturday and was the gneet ot Mrs. E. D. Cotton and other frietida. Miss Frances Delaney returned to her home Friday after visiting friends several days after the close •of her school at No. 7 Greeley. J. Carlsen, a First National Bank clerk here a few weeks back, has been in the employ of the Bank again the last two years which through an oversight we forgot to announce sooner. Mrs. Walter Hockenberry was out in Hamlin township visiting her grandmother Phipps at the home of Doc Phipps and while there passed the day light hours in picking cherries for berBelf and uncle. Reward A reward to fit the case will be freely paid to the person who in cleaning off the Cemetery lot north east of town, piles all the limbs, brush and other trash on my fence weighing it down so as to allow my cattle to escape from the pasture. Who is the 6rst claimant? Matt Thielen. In Making Preparations For TBe Fourth of July We cordially invite you to make a critical inspection of the values we are offering, because we know that we have goods and prices that will command yourattention and patronage. Ideal For Hot leather Wear Men's two piece Suits .. .$7.50 to $16.50 Boys'Knicker Suits 2.50 to 5.00 Men's & Boys' Straw Hats 50 to 3.00 Mens light outing trousers 2.50 to 5.00 Men's and Boys' soft Negligee Shirts 50 to Straw Hats 50 to Men's Walk Over Oxfords 3.50 to Pumps and Oxfords for Misses Women and Children in Patent Leather, Swede, G-unmetal, Rus. Calf and Dong. Kids E.D.(p-tton E:gir&, loW& Mrs. Chantry was an Audubon caller Monday. Dave Workman went to Audubon Monday on business. Veterinarian George Weighton of Audubon had business in this town Friday. D. E. Soar was here from Audubon Friday evening calling on friends. Ail our Ladies and Misses fiats at one-half price at E. D. Cotton's. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Navratil made an auto trip to the County Seat on business Monday. Mrs. R. J. Creveiing of Audubon was an over Saturday and Sunday guest of Miss Lena Bush. Mrs. William Thielen returned to her home in Carroll Friday evening after visiting her sons on the farm south of town. John Merles and wife and Nick Mertes and wife were Sunday guests at the Frank Navratil home three miles northeast of town. Scott Herri^k is building a big cistern this we,ek out in Audubon township. George Leffingwell is doing the work. Adair is having great difficulty in finding water for the system of water works and electric light plants their enterprising citizens have inaugurated. Charlie Kommes was the guest of Doctor Clay of Adair Friday. He reports the small grain and corn on the road there as looking all right although the corn in some fields is beginning to curl some and early potatoes are said to be a failure. All Sailor Hats $ 1.00 to 75c, choice for 35c. All Hats at One-Half Price. Great Clearing Sale of Up-to-Date Millinery K. D. COTTON 2.50 3.00 4.50 1.00 to 3.50 WHERE QUALITY REIGNS SUPREME Nobby Neckwear 50c Mr. Bennett of Des Moines, the Texas land promoter was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Oldaker Friday night. Mrs. J. P. Lair accompanied her brother, Elias Tongate as far as Atlantic Friday as he was on bis way home to Palmyra, Illinois. Jack Alsup's little son, Ernest drank some kerosene last week and for a couple of days was a very Bick boy but is better at present. The Methodist Sunday School pupils held their picnic Friday in the Witthauer grove and had a pleasant time except it waB a little too warm for comfort. John Kommes loaded hiB stock and household goods into a car last Monday and Tuesday and is now nearing the "Mecca" of his hopes and desireB Canada. The Misses Helen Dinsmore and Mabel Booth returned to Anita Tuesday after a two weeks visit with their chums, the Wright siatets at the Park hotel J. H. Bell in a letter to his wffe from Oklahoma City says reports are nut exaggerated in regard to the Berlous condition of the crops everything being killed by the hot winds and want of rain. All our Ladies and Misses Hats at one-half price at E. D. Cotton's. Mrs. Lizzie Carmichael ofCharles City who has been musical instructress during the Cass County Teacher's Institute, came from Atlantic Friday evening to visit her sister-in-law, Mrs. A. A. Seibert and husband, returning to Atlantic Sunday. $7.00 Hats for $3.50 $6.00 Hats for $3.00 $5.00 Hats for $2.50 $4.00 Hats for $2.00 $3.00 Hats for $1.50 $2.00 Hats for $1.00 George S. Guernsey had business at the County Seat Thursday. Miss Goldie Watterson was an Audubon caller last Monday. John Miller is over near Bayard now looking after business in his line. J. M. Dimick lost six head of big tit hogs in his pasture Sunday from the heat. Mra. A1 Herrick and children returned to their home at Malvern, Iowa Friday. 1 E. B. Perry and wife of south Audubon township were shopping in town Tuesday. Mrs, Fred Wilken of Atlantic visited Tuesday with her parents, J. 1. Henslev and wife. Lysle Copeland came up from his home in the Bluffs Tuesday on a visit with relatives. Miss Kathleen Dimick of near Oakfield was the guest of Miss Mildred Hall over Sunday. Rev. Young of Van Meter visited bis relatives, Ed Young and wife this week, arriving Mooday. MISB Phippen returned Monday from an out of town visit on the main line on the Hock Island. Will Porter invested in a new K. M. & F. car the past week making the purchase of H. P. Hansen. Nick Mertes went to Omaha last week returning in a fine "Oakland" which he purchased while there. John Harned Jr. returned to Des Moines and his work Friday after visiting his parents for a short time Messrs McCort and Anton Jensen of Harlan were in Exira Friday night coming in the auto with Dr. Brucee. Our merchants who sell such things seem to have loaded up with a good supply of noise makers this year. H. A. Nelson went to Omaha Tuesday evening and made the purchase of a carload of baggies for the Fourth. George Chase and men are out in Elk Horn this week moving the old school house north of the college to a new location. Andrew Jensen went to a sale in Audubon Saturday and purchased a nice little team of grays for work on the Rural Route. Charley White and Wm. Masterson were in from Greeley Saturday morning transacting business at the Exchange Bank. Walter Hensley of Greeley is reported as being on the invalid list this week and being prescribed for by one of our doctors. Mrs. Gault and Mrs. Hopley went to Griawold Tuesday to attend a big initiation in the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter of that town. Mrs. Metz and daughter, Mies Rose with the other daughter, Mrs. John Kommes will leave for Regina, Canada soon after the Fourth. Miss Mollie Miller returned from Anita Tuesday after a pleasant vitit at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hansen. Jesee C. Powell and wife and Sam Alexander and wife came over from Guthrie Center Tuesday and passed a few hours in business and pleasure. We put pharmacist Borjesson to Omaha all by himself last week in bis trip to as we didn't want to overload that auto or make it appear so atleast. W. E. Brinkerhoff and George S. Guernsey autoed to Panora Friday to observe the workings of a type setting machine, they both being printers are naturally interested. Our two Lumber Companies have their shads and outlying grounds filled almost to their capacity with well selected stock Buch aa is always secured by first class companies. Alfred Miller weni to Bayard Friday to erect a windmill on his farm returning Monday. He reports crops looking better there owing to a rain or two whieb fell some time RO. :-V H. P. Hansen. Herjrfan Barnholdt and George and John Wolt went to Omaha Saturday evening in Hans' big Lexington. Tbey returned Sunday night bringing aaother Lexington auto which Hans brought along to sell. Frank Kreamer iB posting up in the work of the pOBt office at odd timeB this week but Frank finds it an easy matter having bad hia breaking in while handling the rural route mail. Exira and the surrounding country was well represented at the Teacher's Institute at the County Beat this year which speaks well for the teachers who could muster courage enough to face the hot weather in a stuffy recitation room usually crowded with teachers. Lives In A Tent NelsC. Jensen was in town Monday and informed us that since the fire the family have been living in a big tent which they find very comfortable during the warm weather now prevailing. Mr. Jensen will not commence building the new house until after harvest now. Fred Bartelt and daughter of Audubon were Exira callers Tuesday afternoon. MIBS Hazel Hardman was an Omaha visitor and shopper a couple of days last week. John E. McGuire and Geo. Weighton were here from Audubon Tuesday on business. Emil Heckman of near Adair is visiting his sister, Miss Minnie, arriving yesterday. Henrv Weber a life insurance solicitor of Atlantic was looking after business here Tuesday. W. C. Tibbeu and Chris Jacobeen are the owners of new buggies purchased in Exira this week. Jake Jacobsen left Wednesday iof Calgary, Canada called there bj' the serious illness of his mother. Roscoe Turner out on a farm north of Anita is having a nice cosy residence erected on his premises. Read the catching ads in this week's Journal. If you are hunting for bargains you will find them there. T. B. Connrardy is clerking in the Niels Nielsen hardware store this week while the invoice of the stores is going on. Walter Hocamp of Audubon twp. was in town Wednesday and drove home in a new buggy he purchased of W. E. Varney. Owen Murphy was in town Tuesday from north of Adair bringing in his siBter Mrs. Holmes who had been visitiDg him. Mrs. John Larsen residing a few miles west of town is at home again after being in an Omaha hospital for another operation. Rev. Harned and wife are entertasning their son, E. O. Harned, wife and two children of Belleville, Kansas who arrived here Sunday evening coming from Atlantic in an anto. The new Congregational minister, J. H. Mintier arrived here Wednesday evening accompanied by his wife and daughter, FranceB. He will enter upon his pastoral duties next Sunday, John Thompson residing out west of town is getting figures on the coBt of quite an addition to his residence which he intends to have built aB saon aa the present rush of farm work is over. Mrs. Harned and daughter, Miss Mildred who have been visiting Rev. Harned and wife, left Saturday for Page County on a visit with Mra. Harned's parents and sisters after that they will return to their home in Shoehoni, Wyoming. During a rain storm last Friday evening lightning struck Dave McMurray's house and tore down the chimney and then ran dowa the siding to the ground. Luckily no one was hurt.—Manning Monitor, While visiting his parents last week John Harned Jr. prepared and put down a nicejstrip of cement walk at the M. E. parsonage from the well to the chicken yard, four rods at least, and it seems as solid as that put down by experts. Drace Sorensen of Pleasant View Stock Farm 3J miles east of Eik Horn was in town yesterday and informed us that bis wife is again in Immanuel Hospital, Omaha, where she has about recovered from another operation for varicose veins and that he will bring her home Saturday. Perry Bruner of Audubon township made up his mind last week that when be went out on the road again either for business or pleasure it would be in a different rig than in the old farm wagon, so now when himself and wife go out it will be in a fine new top buggy he bot of one of our dealers. John Hardman was at Emerson, Iowa one day last week and made a valuable acquisition to bis herd of cattle by the purchase of the cow, Cruickshanks Orange Blossom, a pure Scotch animal for which he paid a fancy price but when John takes it into his head to buy an animal money cats no figure. During the hour of speaking and singing on the Fourth, it would behoove those in authority to Hee to it that the firing of squibs, craokers and tbe deadly cannon cracker be strictly forbidden in the park and the running ot merry-go-rounds near the speaker's stand be prohibited during tbe speaking, as it is very annoying to speaker, singer and tbe audience. Anyone wanting to take advantage of very Low Rates to Canada call on or address Jenkins & Bartlett, Brayton, Iowa. BIRTHDAY PARTY Mr. and Mrs. George Hayek Entertained Friends At Their Home Monday, Jane 26. On Monday June 26th the friends of Mrs. Geo. Huyck gathered at hei pleasant home north of the depot t* assist her in celebrating her sixtyfirst birthday anniversary. A pleasant eveniner was passed in social converse and this was followed by a sumptuous and satisfying supper. Those present, were Mr. and Mrs. Lair, H. A. Nelsou and wife, George Struthers and wife and Mrs, Faust. At the close of tbo evening's plea^ sures tbe gueatb departed for their homes after wishing their hoBtess many happy returns of a similar occasion. $ Stock Inspection Dr. Brucee, State Veterinarian of Harlan, la. was in town Friday night and Saturday, being called here to inspect the Btock belonging to John Kommes who is preparing to start to Canada. Dr. Weighton of Audubon was assistant in ths inspection we learn. ,-J 4 New Post Office Clerk Poet Master Frank Kreamer has appointed Miss Nettie Bateman, a late arrival from Missouri as assistnt io tbe post office and ahe is now in the office making herself familiar with the routine work pf the office and the boxes prior to entering upon the real work of the office about July 1. Winter Wheat A Success William Doffing finished cutting his twenty fi ve acre patch of winter wheat the firat of this week and k( is confident that tbe yield will be at least 2E. bushels to the acre. This section of tbe state will raise as fine winter wheat as can be found anywhere providing we have plenty of snow to protect it in winter otherwise it is almost sure to freeze oat. Sei&ert's Cousin Dies Mr. Seibert received a copy of The Lenox Time-Table of June $ which contained the obituary of bis cousin, Gesrge S. Hunter who died June 2, aged 65years. Mr. Seibert heard that be had died of small pox and that it was raging in that neighborhood. Unfortunatelyin the long obituary giveh no mention was made of the disease that carried hi aa off bnt as the funeral was public in the Park rnd under the direction of the Masonic Order it is safe to say his death was not caused by small pox. Christian Gmrch Notes Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8:00 pi'm, Junior Eudeavor at 2 p. m. Senior Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. t*# We had a great Children's Day last Sunday. In the morning there was a goodly audience and one addition by confession at the olose. Next Sunday will be the Paator'a Anniversary Sunday. He begins a second years toil. Our Gospel haa been: A Divine Christ or no Saviour. An inspiredJBible or no scriptnrea A scriptural Baptism or no Baptism. A United Church or no worldconquest. A Religion of Service or no religion. Next Lord's Day morning the subject will be "Retrospect and Prospect." At night another illustrated address. The Shadowy Side of Life" Bhowing views of life in the nation's greatest city, New York. Ply Nets and Dusters •Jfm of ail kinds. Repairing quickly attended to. J. W. Alsup Phone 161, Exira, la.