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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
3
The Mon County Journal reports local Easter happenings around Marlin in 1902. Notes include family movements and illnesses, a birth, travel by residents from Brayton to Yale, and multiple tiny town incidents. Accounts mention Ferguson family ties, farm losses, and land sales with modest profits, plus regional travel from Arkansas to North Dakota and Washington.
A large lap robe was found on the road between Brayton and Extra on Wednesday April 2. The owner may reclaim by calling the office and paying the notice fee to recover the property.
Miss Amber Kelsey undertakes a remodeling of her home including stairway alteration for a larger room, a veranda added across the front, doorway and window moves with plate glass, and interior and exterior painting to finish a neat up-to-date residence. Fire losses hit farms in county. Barns and sheds burned, insurance details sparse as owners plan rebuilding.
The Burlington Route issues two publications of interest to homeseekers. Nebraska is a 48 page agricultural resource book with illustrations and a sectional map. Big Horn Basin is an illustrated folder about Northwestern Wyoming with openings for small ranches and up to a million acres of government land open for settlement. Send two cents in stamps to J Francis, General Passenger Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha.
A three year old boy and girl twin died in a house fire nine miles northeast of town on the Shields farm in Greeley township. The blaze destroyed the roof as the children were believed suffocated before rescue. The funeral was held at Bowman Chapel with a large congregation. The tragedy sparked shock in the community and condolences from Katenera residents.
The ninety fifth semi annual meeting of the Council Bluffs Association of Congregational churches took place in Shenandoah Iowa on April 15 and 16 1902. A strong program was carried out with Dr Hill of Atlantic delivering the association sermon and the reports showing flourishing churches. Shenandoah entertained in royal style and the fall meeting will be held with the Extra church promising a great spiritual uplift.
A long list traces residents' doings and misfortunes from Audubon last week. Names include Justice Conprardy, Anton Backers, Miss Alice Harrison, George Johnson, J W D Lewis, Jasper Wheelock, Dr Shranger, J M Dozier, Roy Davis, Nels Deerfield, Hensley Brothers and Thielen. Occasional travel, cattle shipments to Chicago, birthdays, and public notices touch on school janitor, new housing, and water rates. The town council plans a curfew law and stricter enforcement amid social nuisances.
Rev George M Hughes officiated at the marriage of J B Morgan and Elli Swinn of Audubon township. The bride, daughter of Swinns, is praised for character and teaching in county schools. Groom, son of Thoo Morgan, is described as an upstanding and capable man. The couple will establish a home on the fort and begin married life together with hopes for prosperity and happiness.
A long letter from KE C Whitaker denounces Catholic influence and defends Protestant views. It cites historical religious conflicts, praises Protestant leaders, and challenges Catholic public school foes and a public debate. The piece closes with unrelated notices and an account of a Brussels riot with five killed.
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