Winter described in town notices and arrivals in Extra
Lohner Jensen visited Omaha over Monday. A child of Mr and Mrs Walt Delahoyde suffered burns from a stove. Peter Petersen purchased land near West Extra from Nela Johnson's estate. A nurse from Des Moines attended a crippling case of a nine year old girl. Local residents attend business, homestead trips, and family visits. The Edison phonographs go for 10 20 and 30 dollars at Christeneen Jewelry. Town figures note resignations, farm moves, and a town expense settlement of 121.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Petersen Lant Monday
West Extra
Nela Johnson
Hia
Mies Fergueen
Dés Moines
J. W. Jensen
Dissolution of Spencer and Son Partnership in New York
Notice states that the firm Spencer and Son, run by George R. Spencer and Charles W. Spencer, is dissolved by mutual consent with the latter continuing the business. Creditors and debtors are asked to present accounts and settle promptly. Signed by Geo. R. Spencer and Chas W. Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Spencer
Charles W. Spencer
Spencer and Son
Mutual Canael
Geo. R. Spencer
Chas, W. Spencer
Farm to Rent near Exira Iowa
One hundred sixty acres well improved for rent inquire of D E Shrauger Exira Iowa for details and terms of leasing this property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Shrauger
Exira
Iowa
Announcement of Pane business control by CHas. W. Spencer
Having assumed all control of the Pane business of the late firm of Spencer and Son, I thank patrons for their support during the firm’s continuance and hope they will continue patronage. CHas. W. Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer and Son
Chas. W. Spencer
Public installation of Allison Post G A R and Relief Corps
Public installation planned at the Audubon Courthouse on Friday evening January 18. Supper and camp fire planned and all comrades invited. Includes appeal for Humorist subscriptions and a note about local stores and a reward card promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Post
G. A. R. and
Relief Corps
Audubon
Audubon Township Creamery to Hire Hauler Meeting
A notice states a meeting at the Audubon Township Creamery on Monday at 10 o'clock A M for the purpose of hiring a hauler. Residents interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon Township Creamery
Audubon Township Creamery O
Notice of Dissolution of Hansen Lohner & Company
On January 1 1907 the firm Hansen Lohner & Company dissolved by mutual consent. Partners P L Hansen John I Lohner and H P Petersen advise that all debts are to be settled with H P Petersen. Successors are H P Petersen and C A Jessen. The former partners commend them to patrons as honorable and fair in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen, Lohner & Company
P. L. Hansen
John ‘I
Lohner
H. P. Petersen
Extra
C. A. Jessen
H. P. Petersen J, T, Lohner P, L, Hansen
Audubon Township Church Notes and Services Update
Take notice of due bills before March 1 1907. The Christian church reports strong Sunday attendance both morning and evening. Bible school supplies have been ordered, Junior and Senior Endeavor Societies show growth. Sermon topics include The Selling of the Birthright and Lea nan from the Life of John the Baptist. Miss Bertha Channon praised for organ playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bible School
Audubon Township
Leanan
John the Bapate
Misa Grace Hokamp
Audubon Township Church
Bertha Channon
Local Notices and Advertisements From Findlay Area
UAN No Minte-10 and 25 centa at Findlay Pharmacy. Mr Erb visiting friends leaves for Butte Montana. Weigh ton’s pure bred hog sale advertised. Big Bale at Mr Jens Jensen on a Thursday with everything for sale as he moves abroad. Mr A P Hanson efforts to raise funds for a monument to Nela J Boose who died while visiting his native country. Monument planned outside the estate by admiring friends.
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UAN No
Findlay Pharmacy
Jens P. Jensen
Jengen
Xira
A. P. Hanson
Nela J. Boose
500 New Herefords Bought At Omaha Sale
While J C Powell was away last week he attended a Registered Herefords sale in Omaha and purchased three exemplary young cows. The stock is described as having the richest Hereford blood. The papers attest to their superiority. Call to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Powell
Omaha
J. CO. Powell
Earthquake Destroys Kingston Jamaica with Heavy Loss
A devastating earthquake leveled Kingston Jamaica causing extensive fire and widespread ruin. Early estimates count about 1000 dead with hundreds buried in collapsed homes. Many victims are believed cremated as fires rage through the wreckage.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Atlantic North and Southern stock drive quotes rise at meeting
A large Atlantic audience backed the Atlantic North and Southern with $25,000 in stock subscriptions while Kimballton pledged $15,000. A Great Western collision at Neola killed stockman Andrew Puner. Bert Hamblin’s farm saw a baby hip dislocation during a servant attempt. Ex State Treasurer G Gilbertson plans a spring Minneapolis trip to pursue land loans before winding down interests in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeers
Rattenberg
Steir
Marcus
Kirkendal
Atlantic
Ita
Kimballton
Feeje
el Horn
Kimballton & Manning
Great Western
Neola
Andrew Puner
Bert Hamblin
Manchester
Hamblin
Gilbertson
Minneapolis
Iowa
Extra School Notes on Student Work and Activities
Grace Henley attended her cousin Chester Henal’s funeral on Tuesday. Pupils in primary and grammar classes crafted decorations, studied Dickens, and completed term exams in arithmetic and history. Intermediate pupils wrote Eskimo stories, paper chains adorned walls, and ninth grade studied A Christmas Carol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Henley
Chester Henal Yy
Edith Hamlin
Hayne
Chester Hensley Dead
Chester Hensley died January 14 at 7:45 am at 17 years 3 months. Youngest son of Leroy and Elizabeth Hensley, he lived with his mother. He leaves two brothers Charles and Walter and many relatives. A victim of consumption his funeral was at the M E church in Extra with Rev T G Aten and Eld H A Pallister. Burial at Extra cemetery. Relatives from Anita and Des Moines attended.
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Chester Hensley
Leroy
Elizabeth Hensley
Charles
Walter
M. E. Church
Extra
T. G. Aten
North Branch
Eld
H. A. Pallister
The
Christian Church
Hia
Mias Etta Burr
John
Joseph Pilmer
Anita
Philip Pilmer
Des Moines
Mias Hood
Mise McCoy
Lyman Henaley
Iowa Falls
Public Sale At John Hunter Farm January 24 1907
The undersigned will sell at his farm two miles north and mile west of Extra on the old John Hunter farm on Thursday January 24 1907 at 1 PM. Items include 28 head of live stock 4 head of horses 1 bay horse two years old 1 roan horse two years old 1 brown mare two years old 1 bay horse ten years old 14 head of cattle 2 Milch cows 7 steers one year past 4 heifers one year old 1 heifer two years old 2 bulls one year old 8 spring calves 1000 bushels of corn in crib. Usual terms. FRANK A BARTLETT Corn R N Carver Auct Jonn McGuire.
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Extra
John Hunter
Frank A
Bartlett
R. N. Carver
Jonn McGuire
Wiltse Divorce Petition Filed in Audubon County Court
Ida I Wiltse files for divorce from Frank W Wiltse in Audubon Iowa District Court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment that endangers her health and life. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Ide I Patty and warns of default if he fails to appear by February 26 1907 at the courthouse in Audubon Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Wiltse
District Court
Audubon County
Iowa
Ida I. Wiltse
Towit
Ide I
Patty
Audubah
F. Andrews
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Extra’s New Cash Department Store
Lohner & Jensen
Olaf Jensen
Walt Delahoyde
M. O. Andersen
Seminole
Wyo
Bame
I. N. Brown
Petersen & Jessen
Anton Nepper
Misses Williams
Carroll
T. D. Vickery
Nebraska
Hamlin
Nebr
Dave Sayles
Minn
Mrs
Perry Parrott
John W. Murphy
M. D. Thomas
P. M. Chriateneen
J. 24
Chris Miller
Hie
Hane Petersen
Elk Horn
Waa
Peter Christensen
Petersen
Bhelby County
Exchequer
James Channon
Southenst Greeley
Ankenny
Cheater Hensley
Wilhelm Ludwig
Ludwig
N.Y. Hamlin
Hansene
Bre
Humorist
St. Louis
Missouri
Hansen, Lohner & Co
Mr. Erb
Butte
Montana
Weighton
Findlay
Choice Herefords
Sr Pares
Leroy Hensley
Finneral
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