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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29

Last evening at Geneva, Iowa, b.
N. Hendricks and Miss Ethel Ketchum
were united in marriage. Both of
contracting parties are we'll known
here and no word we could say would
add to the high estimation in which
they are held by our people. Only u
few friends were present at the cere-
mony. They returned this morning
to Riceville where they will make
their home. We welcome them and
in common with many friends wish
them long life and prosperity. r ice
vile Recorder
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29
NJ. E. choir concert Sept. 80.
Democratic convention Oct. 6.


Democratic convention Oct. 6.
Something now in ladies cloaks at
G. d. Nichols & Cos.
Look at the $4.9S fur capes at the
Cresco Department Store.
A good secondhand, open buggy
for sale, apply at this Office. tt
John Dargan was over from Rice
vile on Friday of last week
Save money and buy your groceries
of A. H. Caward.
Starch still sells at five cents a
paper at CAwARD, the Grocer.
Girl wanted to do general house
work enquire; of Mrs. G. d. Nichols.
The L. o. L. c. l. a. will meet
Tuesday next, Oct. 9th, with Mrs. NJ.
Culbert.
Watch for ad of the Cresco Depart
ment Store in our issues of the 9th
and 18th.
They are continuing their big sale
all this week at the Cresco Depart-
ment Store.
For fresh groceries or good meal
go to NJ. Barrett's Restaurant, Market
ST., Cresco. sept 1y1
DR.. Ahern it is reported is about to
change his field Of practice from Crcs-
co to Chicago.
Ladies extra-good new style jackets
$4.9S worth $500 at the Cresco De-
partment Store.
w. B. Ousley, D. D. S., in Cresco
Isl to 18th. All work guaranteed to
give satisfaction. 15tf
Joseph E. Howe came home Friday
from Wisconsin for few days visit
returning on Monday.
There is to be wedding Thursday
night of we'll known partiesssin Cresco,
a strictly private affair.
A good house for dress maker OF
small family, in east part of town.
Enquire of Mrs. Haberly.
Miss Della Hall left yesterday for
Cresco, Iowa, TO attend the Normal
Institute.-Le Roy Independent
John J. Lydon former deputy clerk
was in town Saturday on his way tc
the old home over on Crane Creek.
Machine oil and axle grease very
cheap and good.
Amundson & Lofthus.
.Longley Hats in the new fall styles
!. are now in.
The Geraty & Terry Co.
4 We sell the cotfees that will be solo
exclusively at the next Worlds Fair
Try a pound. Amundson g. Lofthus.
Ii you want good value for youl
money, buy "The Longley Hat"
The Geraty & Terry Co.
Try our zoe bulk coffee. Its ;
winner. AMUNDsoN & LoFTHUs,
The Grocers.
"Longlcy Hats" are always reliable
Every hat warranted.
The Geraty & Terry Co.
| We are making very low prices OF
all lines OF canned goods to close then
lout, CAwAHD, the Grocer.
1
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29

In. our next issue we will publish
an article by Frank Howard on the
republican campaign aggregation now
touring .ae country, and answering a
few of the many misrepresentation
made by their orators.
All Bryan clubs are sequested to re-
port the names of their president and
secretary to Chas. E. Chrisman, Des
Moines, Ia, also all those who are de-
string to organize Bryan club are re-
quested to correspond with him at
once.
The republican caucus last Friday
night was considerably on the circus
order, and the delegates are so mixed
up that the prospective candidates are
unable as yet to determine their
strength in the delegation. The final
act occurs today.
Wm. Cottrell returned Friday even
ing from Yankton, S. D. after three
weeks trip building towers for DR..
Carver's diving combination. He will
probably leave in a few weeks for a
trip in the same capacity through In
diana and south to Mexico,
If YOU want to get posted on the
new styles for ladies cloaks, write G..
ID. Nichols & Co. for their new cata-
logue and their new method, one of
the handlest catalogues of the kind
published in the United States this
year. Address the firm at Cresco.
A full assortment of new cloths suit.
able for fall and winter suits and fol
overcoatings just received at the mer-
chant tailor establishment over A. FL
Caward's store. Prices made to suit
the times. Garments warranted to fit.
Goods and all material just as it is rec
commended. David Amundsen,
tt Proprietor
The Prohibition county convention
Saturday adjourned without making
any nomination for county officers
Mr.. c. II. Graves was elected chairman
and NJ. o. Perry secretary. The coun
ty committee consists of G. Il. Graves
chairman and A. j. Cook and C. j.
Harlan. The convention adjourned
to re-convene ut the call of the chair
man.
From now on till election, believing
the great interest of the people is
conferred ON the money question, We
will devote nearly all our inside pages
to discussions of that issue. We are
also moved to that plan by the not
able lack of silver literature and
speakers in this county. 1t is very
much as an exchange says, that a per.
son wanting paper now without poll
tics must depend either on fly paper
or sand paper.
Remember the concert given by the
M. f. choir, Wednesday evening
Sept. 3oth. The church is going Il
put in now hymnals. Every ont
knows how nice it is to have book t,
sing out of. Besides helping to pa.
for tho books you will have the pleas
ure of listening TO one of the fines
concerts ever given in the church. LIE
every one turn out and help the goot
cause along. The malo quartet is tt,
same one that sang at the Charlie
: c ity convention.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29
The Ladies.

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup of Figs, under all conditions,
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article, look
for the name of the California Fig
Syrup Company, printed near the
bottom of the package. For sale by
all responsible druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29
Our zoe bulk coffee is barga in
AIUNDSoN & I.oFTHUs,
The Grocers.

e Inc GfOCefS.
Buy ..Longley Hat" and if not
satisfactory will return you your mon
ey. The Geraty & Terry Co.
The w. r. c. sociabe announced
for next Tuesday evening is post
poned until the next Thursday even
ing.
G. II. Lange and brother, of
Foreston, were Cresco visitors. Satur-
day. G. H., condrcts the mills at
Foreston.
John Foye, stone mason who has
been at work with Mr.. Pearson is
slowly recovering from tussle with
typhoid fever.
HOUSE TO RENr.-A good comforta-
Bile brick house. east part of town.
possession about October. Enquire of
N. b. Wheeler.
Joseph Hazledine left on Friday for
Palo Alto county where he will make
his future home with daughter, Mrs.
De Forest Thayer.
Shacklock, now located on the south
side of market street, with j. L. Henley
| will make your watch or clock come
to time. Try him.
For SALE-One second hand coal
/ stove in good order-The Invincible-
and one wood stove nearly new, for sale
cheap. Apply to Z. r. THOMPSON.
Remember we sell Chase Il San.
burns Worlds Fair coffees and teas
Try them if you want the best.
A. II. CAwARp.
Why don't you use our clear quill
corn and laundry starch, at five cents,
it is all right
Caward, the Grocer.
Try sack of that Great Jersey
Cream flour and you will have the
best. Amundson & Lofthus.
Sole Agents
/ There will be wedding at the Zior
Evangelical church in Albion on DC.
tober Sth, where will occur the mar.
riage OF Mr. John Keune and Mis-;
Lizzie Walters.
| A Car has been standing on tho side
track since last Friday for the purpose
of taking John McHugh TO Chicago
where he will be experimental upor
at some hospital.
E. ?. Webber who has had Ions
and hard tussle with typhoid fever j:
able to be out, but looks as if he hai
beenbeen sbipwrecked on some desso
late and foodless coast.
This is the season for machine oils
and axle grease. Don't forget tha
we have the best goods and make thu
lowest prices.
CAwAsD. tho Grocer.
FLAsK's RECORD 2:13i, vii; make
fall season in the stud at Cresco. In
nuire at the Rink feed barn.
2fr If WM. FITZGERALD.
Owner.
NJ. P. Biwer, il is reported. i
teaching his pupils reading from Dol
liver's speeches. This is Il little het
! ter than one of our public sclioo
, teachers telling her pupils that Nc
Kinley will be our next president.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29
Announcement.

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office Of Clerk of
Courts of Howard County, subject to
the decision of the Democratic and
Silver parties County convention.
A. j. EVANS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29
Canary Birds for Sale.

About 24 good singers and females
at soc for warranted singers and 25c
for females. Call at cigar store, Elm
street. L. BUENNEKE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29

Try a can of Hopkins Hominy
Hulled Corn). 1t is delicious. Full
quart, 10 cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29
Democratic County Convention

A delegate County Convention of
the Democrats of Howard county
Will be held in the Court House,
Cresco, on Tuesday, October 6. 1896,
at o'clock p. m, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the follow
ing Offices:
Clerk Clerk Of the District Court,
County Auditor
County Recorder,
County Attorney,
And one member of Board of Super
visors, and the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the convention.
The basis of representation will be
one delegate from each township, and
one additional delegate for each 25
votes or fraction of 10 cast for w. l.
Babb for governor in November 1895.
Upon such basis the several town.
ships are entitled to the following
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-29

M. P. Biwer, it is reported. is
teaching his pupils reading from Dol
liver's speeches. This is little bet
ter than one of our public school
teachers telling her pupils that Nc
Kinley will be our next president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06
A DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE.
Closing Of Mrs. Bruce's School Last
Evcning-1hOse Present.

The last OF the series Of entertainments
OF the singing and music classes OF Mrs.
Albert c. Bruce took place at her resi-
dence, No. 400 Grove avenue, last night.
These muslcales were given, not only for
the enjoyment OF Mrs. Bruce's scholars,
but also TO give them ease and grace in
using their accomplishments for the plea
sure OF their friends. Each young lady
played or sang, and all performed their
parts well.
Miss Nellie Rogers added greatly TO the
pleasure OF the evening by her sweet
songs. Little Miss Adair Peasants played
beautifully on the violin. while Miss JEFF
fries and little Miss Louise Purcell gave
a duet on the guitar and mandolin delight
fully. Miss Lima Shields rendered most
difficult piece. showing both talent and
good teaching.
The brilliantly lighted parlors were
crowded by the scholars, their parents,
and friends. After the musical programme
was over the young people danced 10 the
music Of band, and refreshments were
served.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.
T. L. Conquest. Miss Bland Clarke. Miss
Parkinson, MIS-. Dabney Carr Miss Mary
Coles Darlington, Miss Elsie Cameron.
Misses Lindsay, Florence Parker. Elsie
Parkinson. Marie and Elsie Cranz. Bertha
and Elsie Gilmore. Lima and Maggie
Shields, Rose and Mary Morris, Rena and
Louise Williams. Clerland Randolph.
NOrah and Josie Kepler, Fannie Wolf,
becca Walker Anna and Louise Purcell,
Alice Doyle, Lou FOurqurean, Mary
Beirne Nellie Bacon, Kate Seldom, Sue
Spilman, Gladys and Ethel Frazier, Ven
able Seldom. Emily Hutchinson. Matte
Lambert. Misses West. Mary McCarty,
bert Seaton, Miss Ellie Parker, and many
ofhQrg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06

Spanish officers. An Interpreter was
present. but did not make his presence
known TO tie prisoners until they were
asked II they had anything to say in
their own defence Counsel for the Amer
leans did not tell them what the state
ments OF the Spanish officials contained;
he did not. so far as witness-who was
at the trial throughOut-heard, say one
word 10 the men he was supposed TO be
defending. Witness had every reason
to believe that the counsel could not
speak English. and the whole trial was
conducted I'm SPANISH The men were
even asked If they had anything TO say,
I'm the Spanish language. William Gill
dca, the last Of the five men tried to-
gether replied TO the Interpreter: IAN
/ have TO say is, / do not understand one
word that has been said for me or against
me; and. at any rate. j appeal TO both
the British and American consuls."
The court made its finding within
fifteen minutes after Gildea made this
statement. Before the triai Gildea made
a statement that he was a poor sailor.
and went on board the Competitor think
ing she was bound for Sable Keys. FISH
ing: that he knew nothing Of the nature
OF the business until after II had start
ed. Laborde claimed that his ship had
been hired 10 do fishing. but that he was
held up by a revolver and ordered to go tc
Cuba.
Witness also saw Dygert. who was Inn
prisoncd at Guines, with twenty-five
others in room not larger than lCA1s.
The food given him was execrable. and
all the time he was confined he was not
permitted 10 change clothing Dygert
was not released until one month after
Marquis Palmerola told Lawrence that
the government knew he was Innocent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06
EVENING WITH ENDEAyORERs.
The Local Union ut the Third Chris
tian Church Last Night.

The local union Of the Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeayor of this city
held big rally at the Third Christian
church last night. The programme. which
was quite interesting. was as follows:
Song-Endeavorers' Marching Song-choir;
song "Onward. Christian Soldier; Scrip
ture lesson, Rev. l.. NJ. Omer; PRAYER,
Rev. J. a. Spencer; quartettee, Thlrd
Christian church. Pledge Parliament, con
Quoted by Rev. II. c. Garrison-l. Repea,
paper by Miss Lille Pearce; 3. Promise
response. Mr.. George Kemp; 4. Prayer
response, Rev J. \. Spencer; 5. Loyalty.
response. Mr.. II. W. Miles: 6. Chistian
Life. paper by Miss l.. Roberts; Z. Duties,
response, Mr.. w. A. Crenshaw, 5 Conse-
Grafton. response Rev. l.. NJ. Omer; g.
Committee. response, Rev. n. G. Carl
son: song, christian Endeavor." Virginia
rally song, written by Miss Birdie fdrrar;
report OF societies; xiii. Psalm, Juniors
OF Third Christian church: song, Scatter
Sunshine: song. Washington, 1885 ben
ediction. Rev H. &. Garrison.
The banner awarded TO the society
having the largest per cent; Of its mem
bera present was captured by the Junior
Society OF the Third Christian church.
with a per cent Of %. IL was presented
by Rev j. A. Spencer in his happiest vein.
The address Of the evening was deliver
ed by Mr. w. j. Kimbrough. His theme
was washington. 1896" and so well ala
he handle his subject that an ardent de-
sire was created in every one 10 attend
this convention. While teeming with
practical suggestions and information. his
address was lightened by an undercurrent
of humor Mr.. Robert Lecky also gave a
convention talk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06
MR. ELGAR's WORK HERE.
lie VIII Deliver Two Addresses mt
the \. VI. &. 4. To-Morrow.

Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock Rev.
Thomas Elgar, the prison evangelist, OF
New York State, will address for the last
time the mems meeting in the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall. He will
attempt to make this. his last appear
ance before the association. the best OF
his series of three addresses by putting
forth every effort to reach our young
men.
He has chosen for his subject on this
occasion. Trumpet Blasts to Young
Men" His ability, eloquence, and per-
sonal magnetism, combined with his un-
firing energies make him one Of the
few powerful eyangelists of this country.
In connection with this excellent adj
dress there will be a solo by Mr.. w.
Young and a cornet solo by Mr.. G.. Bur-
ton Mountcastlc. and an opening song
service. in which all are requested TO
take part.
Ray. Elgar has also kindly consented 10
speak to the boys at o'clock. He will
take as his subject. "a Talk About Box
es" This Is an excellent subject. and
will be very interesting. Boys from every
part Of the city are most cordially invited
to come and hear him.
Or. f.. l.. Pell will deliver his weekly
lecture on the Sunday-school lesson I'm the
hall at O'Clock this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06

yesterday that he would have all tnese
phones connected up and In opera''o"
before July lst.
The Committee on Streets, aiter III
fpecting the plant, decided that the "o'h
done was very satisfactory. as Tar as II
had gone The company explained the
several causes OF delay in the complete
installation Of the new system here.
READJUSTING POSITIONS.
There was a special meeting in Room
No. II OF the City Hall last night OF the
Councils special Committee on ReadJust-
ment OF Positions and Salaries Ihe
general work undertaken was gone over
The members assigned TO specific features
of the work handed in their reports.
On motion. the committee decided to de-
fer any action as to the reduction OF
salaries. and only to consider consoiida-
tions OF positions. After an explanation
by Mr. Allen OF the duties of the Har-
bor-Master. and the Importance or the
office. the body agreed that IL was mex
pedlent and unwise TO abolish this place.
II was decided, however, that the posi-
tiOns OF Sergeant-at-Arms of the Coun-
ell and of Clerk Of Council committees
should be combined. The committee also
recommended the consolidation of the
positisns OF Clerk and Weigh-Master OF
question of combining the office of Presi-
dent of the Board Of Health and that or
Physician to the Almshouse arose, IL was
determined that It should be laid. over
until a subsequent meeting. After
great deal OF informal talk had been In
dulged I'm the body adjourned without
taking any further action.
TO SELL THE PROPERTY.
The Committee on Relief Of the Poor
held a called meeting In Room No. IL
OF the City Hall last evening, TO consider
the matter Of selecting an ,auctioneer 10
sell the strip OF land between the aims
house and the Hebrew Cemetery. which
Is soon to be disposed Of at public auc-
ton Nessrs. Chewing & Rose were Sc
lected.as the "criers."
Clerk William T.. Lawton, or :he Hust-
ings Court, has notified by mail the
gentlemen recently elected members OF
the City Council Of their election. These
members-elect will have to qualify be-
fore either Mayor Taylor or the judge OF
some court OF record and present their
certificates of qualification at once TO
BENJAMIN T. August, the efficient and
accommodating City Clerk.
The Democratic caucus will be held on
the llth, in all probability.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06
Mr.. Owens Again Honored.

IL was announced yesterday by the
Judges that the medal given by the His
torical Society OF Richmond College had
been won by Mr.. Oscar l.. Owens. OF
Nansemcnd county. Va. This medal Is
given by the society for the best essay on
some historical subject. The essay shows
originality OF research and statement, and
is withal highly meritorious.
Thel prize paDer was on the Dismal
Swamp and Lake Drummond. which rs
situated partly In this State and partly
I'm North Carolina. Its northern limit IL
near Suffolk. Va, and "A canal connects
this town with the little jake which is
near the swamp's centre. For q long time
lures students, who go there either from
curiosity or TO explore the mystery OF the
existence OF this far-famed lake. Mr.
Owens. as has already been stated, won
the Steel reading medal a. the college
some weeks ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06
TriIby Excursion.

TO Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Ocean
View. via the Norfolk and Western
railroad, commencing Sunday June 7th.
Train leaves Byrd-Street Station at S:s)
A. NJ, sharp; returning, leaves Virginia
Beach at =. NJ; Ocean View at r. NJ;
and Norfolk at y. NJ. Fare for the
round-trip: Norfolk. 81; Virginia Beach.
$50. and ocean View, $.l5. Fare from
Norfolk to Richmond on the Trllby, 81.
Close connection at Norfolk for Virginia
Beach. with chair-cars attached; train
leaving Richmond goes through TO Ocean
View. Special vestibule coaches for la
dies. Reduced rates at Princess Anne
and Ocean View for our people. We leave
promptly on time. and go regardless or
the weather. Tickets for all these points
at and on the train.
Captain J. X. NICHE,
T. r. ADAMS,
- Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06
Republican National Headquarters.

CHICAGO, June 5.-At n meeting OF the
Republican State Committee, held to-day
at the Great Northern Hotel, the following
resolution in furtherance OF the movement
10 remove the national headquarters from
New York 10 Chicago was adopted. after
nearly every member Of the committee had
spoken enthusiast tically for Il:
This committee. representing the Re
publican party OF the State OF Illinois.
hereby requests the Republican National
Committee TO establish its headquarters
in Chicago. and we further request the
delegates to the national convention at
st. Louis and the national committeeman
from Illinois. when chosen, 10 use their
influence to this end; also. that the chair
man OF this committee appoint a commit
pose of securing the location of tho Ma
tional Committees headquarters at Chi
cagO"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06
INSPECTED THE EXCHANGE.
street Committee Call on the New
Telephone Company.

The Council Committee on Streets yes
terday afternoon convened, by special in
vitation. at the headquarters of the Rich
mond Telephone Company, for the pur-
pose of inspecting the plant. Besides the
members of the committee there were
present City-Engineer Cutshaw. City-At-
torney Meredith, superintendent Thomp-
son, Of the Fire-Alarm Department, and
several other gentlemen, who had been
asked TO join the inspection party. The
visitors were met by President John G..
Robertson, and Captain a. b. Gufgon.
counsel for the company. who welcomed
the committeeman and others TO the home
of the Richmond Telephone Company.
The entire plant was gone over. and
each department was found model OF
neatness. In the operators-room three
young ladies were attending 10 the
switch board. connecting phones as calls
were received, and the system appeared
to be working admirably. Only 80 phones
had been connected with the exchange.
but fully 200 more have been placed in
the homes and business-houses Of the
subscribers. and more than 1000 instru-
ments have been received here by the
new company. President Robertson said