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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
An AAU advertisement boasts a wide assortment with prices on white quilts in seconds slightly soiled or imperfect from 350 to 1.25 each, yard wide unbleached muslin 390 a yard, and bleached sheets Boston Sheeting 214 yards long torn not hemmed worth 60c, marketed at 44c each.
A merchant promotes Fancy Hosiery line with staple black hosiery and a large selection for ladies and children including Black Lace Effects. Children's prices range from 1c to 25c and Ladies from 25c to 50c per pair as the season’s key item.
Our stock of wash goods surpasses any in the county and rivals Des Moines. Prices are fair, with many items cheaper than Chicago retail stores. Dimity and domestic and foreign fines offer strong value. pieces are short with unique patterns. Our millinery is affordable though not the cheapest, and Park Mills Carpet stands out with a maker guaranteed quality.
J Frussell Mrs Rachel Morrissey purchase of former John F Johnson property. Libby Laughery visits RS brother Will in transition. Newman moves from South Park restaurant being renovated for YMCA occupancy. Bert Petty of Harlan visits, linings up strength. Laugherys buy Lou Lee's barbershop. trip to Coon Rapids in rain. B F Carr injured in fall three weeks ago. ribs bruised, breathing painful. Luther Vollmar visits parents and friends. John Ward returns from Canada with optimism about region. Jennia Lane assists Fred Vermilyas millinery rush. O Nelson family and Leona Haya outing to Kimballton and Elkhorn. Will Cloughly trains three-year-old trotter Ed Tuil for fall speed. Lillian Hays returns from Pleasantville. teaching success, continued engagement.
Audubon column chronicles local business notices and personal moves. Al Hurd returns from Colfax. Chas Van Gorder travels to Nebraska. Ray Shockley back from Oklahoma to spend summer here. County stake races fill entries as fair preparations proceed. Epworth League officers elected. discussions on new fair amphitheatre and barn improvements continue amid community reports.
J Albert W Quimby and Laura A Larson were married Wednesday evening at eight at the Presbyterian parsonage in Ross. Rev J F Hink officiated. The groom, a longtime resident of Ross, is described as an energetic natural leader. The bride, raised in Sharon township, recently clerked in J P Russell's store and is praised as winsome and sociable. They will reside in Ross and begin housekeeping immediately, with many friends extending best wishes.
A list of petit jurors drawn from townships to serve at the May term of court to convene at Audubon on Tuesday May 18 1902 includes D D Sampson Viola Charles B Newell Lincoln William Rucker Greeley E F Johnson Sharon E M Lewis Extra William Dryden Leroy Jacob Gwin Audubon James Gripp Greeley W5S Moreland Viola G B D Mason Jr Viola J Hollenbeck Melville Thomas Adair Greeley Frank Gray Cameron Istensen Sharon J Schack Oakfield Dan Lynch Leroy Will Ridgley Greeley John C Jensen Sharon Frank Braun Hamlin Gus Haahn Leroy E R Somers Douglas D W Randolph Douglas J O Howard Extra GM Peterson Oakfields.
Rev S A Boyce, fatally injured near Aawiy last week, died Sunday and was buried Wednesday. Born in Ireland in October 1857, he served at Old Hamlin Presbyterian Church after moving here in winter. He leaves a wife and three children, with the community extending sympathy to the grieving family.
Darwin Bradley, aged thirteen, known as Bea, son of Frank P. Bradley, star in local stages and Episcopal choir. He has a strong natural voice and musical talent, earning good pay and public demand. A Methodist church program Saturday promises a delightful evening of pleasant entertainments for all attendees.
LIVERY and FEA STABLE advertise single rigs for ladies with first class accommodations. Miss Grace Lyman departs for Omaha to visit relatives. Nora and May Hunt invite friends to their Melville Township home for the coming Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Selberh care for a sick child hoping for recovery. Mrs. James Davis departs for Chicago for medical care and to visit her daughter Mire. Harry Schriever arrives from Chicago to visit family. he belongs to the Chicago fire department. Fbbe Hansen of Extras townships attends court business. Deputy Treasurer George Kellogg buys a bicycle and promises updates after an expected mishap. Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor plans a social with a program of music and refreshments. Darwin Bradley (Ben Bradley) to sing at the Methodist church. he is thirteen and highly regarded. Court convenes Tuesday with Judge Greet presiding. no major docket items anticipated. Mrs. J. P. Hinkhouse plans to depart for Colfax for rheumatism treatment. Rev. Hinkhouse will accompany her and Sunday services will be canceled.
A scrambled, era-styled ad fragment markets POLEY'S HONEY AND TAK as a universal remedy for consumption and related illnesses. The text mocks medical claims, noting consumer warnings and urging against substitutes, with the author referencing Nick Homing.
G W Gleason UM, a homoeopathic physician and surgeon, offers special attention to chronic diseases at five doors south of Russell's store in Audubon, Iowa.
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