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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
1
Exira residents gathered at Greeley Center for a community sociable. Proceeds went to the Exira Ladies Boosters to support cemetery upkeep. About twenty cars joined the event as neighbors exchanged thanks and goodwill across Wooded City.
Hermanse and Stone of the north part of the county were the successful bidders for the construction of the German Lutheran church southwest of Gray. Their bid was 5725 dollars and they must furnish all material and complete the building according to specifications. They were the lowest bidders by one thousand dollars.
Harry Paige visited his sister Mrs Rosa M Sandberg in Gounell Bluffs. She lies very low at Morey Hospital after an appendicitis operation last Saturday. A telegram Monday said she rested easier and if no complications arise she will pull through. Paige returned Tuesday noting she is very weak but on the road to recovery.
A large family reunion gathered at the Neils P Hoegh farm in Oakfield township last Sunday. Sons and daughters with married children returned home to honor the elderly parents. The Hoegh family built a prosperous, cooperative home life with farming roles shared by father and mother.
While several children rode with Alfred Harvey driving, Miss Francis Hensley was thrown from the vehicle at a corner and suffered a broken rim. The incident was described as simple and not likely to be repeated, with the car continuing to round around many corners.
Hon. Lyma Batchelder Cooper, born November 25, 1854 in Chicopee Montana, lived in Exira, taught in Audubon and Cass counties, ran cattle ranches near Laramie Peak and Hammond Wyoming, served as Speaker of the Wyoming House, married Carrie A. Powell, cousin to the Exira Andrews family, died in Douglas Wyoming on June 5, 1913.
The ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church will operate meals in the park on July 4. Organizers expect a large crowd and request donations of supplies to support the effort in a city celebration noted as Extra The City Beautiful.
Property owners must cut all noxious weeds on their land and clear to the center of any street, lot, or alley abutting it. City urges residents to act now to keep the area neat and contribute to a beautiful town.
The Illinois legislature passed a bill granting equal voting rights to women by an 83 to 58 margin. The piece joins Wyoming Colorado Washington Utah Idaho California Arizona Kansas Oregon as states with such constitutional amendments, while Ohio Michigan and Wisconsin rejected similar moves. Great Britain allows voting for most offices except Members of Parliament.
Richard L. Metcalf of Lincoln Nebraska editor of the Commoner has been selected for Governor of the Panama Canal Zone succeeding W M Thatcher of Kentucky. The appointment pays $14000 per year.
Emma B. Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs David Wilson born in Cass County Iowa April 27 1870 died at her home north of Casey on June 3 1918 aged 42 years 1 month 7 days She married Charles Murphy March 24 1888 and they had five children She leaves sisters Lyday Craig Minnie Anderson Jennie Newman and brothers John Wilson William Wilson Frank Wilson and Fred Wilson Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon with burial at Dalmanatha cemetery from the Casey Vindicator
The first water ever admitted to the Panama canal was released on Saturday June 14 to test the valves in the Gatum locks and the test was highly satisfactory.
The Sunday game between Atlantic and Exira was lopsided until the eighth inning when Extra players made errors. Galen Cotton pitched a fine game for Exira, while Atlantic runners pounded 7 hits and capitalized on miscues to win 8 to 4.
Mrs G E Gore and her daughter departed yesterday for a weeklong visit with relatives in Mason City.
The rainy but propitious sociability day drew a large crowd. The Excursion party arrived to Extra by bugle, while the Little German Band provided music. Attorney Boorman gave a brief speech praising the route from Extra to Walnut and noting the hardship for transient poor workers between the two points. Come again, gentlemen, and visit Exira the City Beautiful on the Fourth to enjoy our advantages.
Robert Ferrell and William Conrad suffered severe injuries when dynamite exploded in Ferrells hand during experiments. Ferrell lost his right arm below the elbow and a hip to ankle muscle tear. Doctors treated Conrad for a lacerated hand and knee. Ferrell was taken to Creston Cottage Hospital for surgery.
By Woo 50 MOTT TOU S81IK pis closed a very successful term of school at Hamlin No. Friday, Jun 13th with a big picnic. A good program was given after which the superintendent gave a fine speech, and an old fashioned talk was carried on with games and a good dinner. The busy teacher has won many friends and pupils who will miss her kindness and teaching. Two presents were given in appreciation of her hard work and perseverance, with best wishes for success and a speedy return with a higher salary.
Mr. William Ridgeley brought in a bunch of twelve hogs on Wednesday that sold for a grand total of 880 dollars and 10 cents.
H T Wats the nursery man who has delivered stock for twenty years has begun his calvas for the coming season and will call on customers as he makes his rounds. He thanks patrons for past kindness and hopes for continued support. Mrs Charles Rommel went to Carroll Sunday for a six week visit with relatives and friends.
Last Saturday June 14 Brayton hosted its Annual Fete Day with clear skies and a large crowd. Events included ring riding by local youths, a speech by Professor Kennedy of Ames College, Clay Bird shooting, foot racing and a Brayton Elk Horn baseball result, plus a ladies nail driving contest and performances by the Oakhill band.
Kansas City reports a historic potato glut eased by shipments to Kansas and Missouri towns. Smaller markets stocked up as fine old potatoes sold around 15 cents per bushel. The arrival of new potatoes caused a price slump with eighty cars on the market at one time and one dealer buying 600 bushels.
Miss Lillian Hunt quietly married L C Gilbert in Denver Colorado on March 28 after meeting while she worked on a government claim. Gilbert, an inspector for the government, now represents Park Davis Drug Company veterinary lines with headquarters in Denver. The Journal offers heartfelt congratulations.
Secretary Bryan toasted a new Dregaught battleship named the Ship of Friendship during a John A. Stewart breakfast in Washington. He described it as a ship built with a heart compass and shells of wit, protected by smokeless powder of love, promising peace. He urged delegates to drink to friendship and noted no target could withstand its shots.
Between the first and fifteenth days of June each year directors must prepare a list of family heads in their subdistrict, itemize the numbers and sex of all school age children, and by the twentieth report to the Township Secretary. A census blank is in the blanks book. timely submission is urged.
Secretaries blanks are mailed today June 16. Treasurer's blanks cannot be mailed until after the county Treasurer's book is opened a few days longer. Treasurers should attend to this promptly and have reports in quickly. Most treasurers are prompt but a few hold up reports for weeks. Treasurer's blanks will be mailed about the 25th.
A notice from the Treasurer’s office informs directors they may be absent Saturday due to a conference in Ames. Extra blanks for census reports and teacher reports are included to prevent misplacement while in transit.
The regular teacher examination will be held at the Audubon High School on June 25 26 and 27 Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Applicants must be eighteen by September first. Some may take the 26th or 27th if ready with professional reading and other requirements. Certificates renewals require filing within 60 days after expiration. Institute registrations are collected at time of application or certificate removal with a two dollar fee due at writing. Some may wait until July for renewals given the sixty day grace period.
Government data place US crop outlook at 744 million bushels and 16.5 million barrels of flour amid a historic crop status. Miss Jessie Milliman, nurse at St. Joseph hospital in Council Bluffs, returned home for a parental visit. Brayton Celebration drew crowds Saturday as Renewals for Certificates were discussed.
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