Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-11

H. G. Burgess, of Cresco, spent a
portion of last week VISITING with his
brother G. A. and family.-Elma
News.
Miss Pearl Norton attended the leap
year party at New Hampton, where
she was the guest of Miss Mrytle
Bowers.
G. Z. Chamberlain, physician and
surgeon, Office in Lowry's drug store.
| Residence, corner northeast from Sis
ters school. tt
Exposure to cold, damp winds, may
result in pnemonia unless the system
| is kept invigorated with Hood's s
/ Sarsapartlla.
| Frank Wheeler arrived home from
the South, Saturday morning, in re-
sponse to the telegram announcing the
dangerous illness of his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Woellstein have
been enjoying a very pleasant visit
from Henry Knoke and his daughter
Mrs. Stoddard from necorah.
"Breaking Up'' Colds. DIR. Hum
phreys' Specific .'77' ..breaks up'' a
cold that "hangs on''; fits your vest
pocket. For sale by all druggists.
Carl Copeland, advance advertiser
for Chicago Metropolitan Sanitarium
was in to see the PEE DEE family Sat-
urday, going from here to Postville.
| Don't forget the big dance on Friday
night, given by Carroll and Klingle.
A big crowd is already assured and a
fine time is in store for all who may
attend.
The Spring Valley boys were victor
ious, as was expected. in the indoor
base ball game here Friday night, de-
feating the Cresco club by a score of
IA to 8.
Chas. d. Nichols has two hides, one
of panther and one big black bear
on exhibition in his display windows.
they are of the lot recently received
by Hi Berry.
Messrs. Thomas, Jones, and
Marshall will give a Hard Times
Dance in the Hall at Saratoga,
Friday evening Feb, II. Everybody
cordially invited to attend.
| q. G. Men Namara, for several years
a popular and efficient clerk in Kel-
lows grocery, quilted his engagement
there the past week and will work at
his former occupation of coopering.
Boarders wanted Warm rooms
and good location. Also washing and
ironing done. Third, house east of
the Park Hotel. r
t2 Mrs. 4. l.. RlsDAL.
AT Mrs. B. Huntting's, Friday, Feb.
| IA, at 2:30 p. M, called meeting of w.
o. L. c. I. A., to complete arrange
ments for au entertainment. Will the
members please attend this meeting.
Rev. G. D. Browne, departed for
Port Gibson, Wednesday last. to lot k
over the field of his future church
work before removing his family
there, so says the Decorah
Republican.
The Intermediate society OF the Con-
gregational church will give dime
sociable in the Borg block, room num-
Der 6. Tuesday evening, February II.
from half past to II p. M; every
body invited to come.
Caspar b. Laub, has opened an Office
in the Miller buildingfon Elm street,
where he will test theseyes of the per-
sons and fit them with glasses to suit
them; also do all manner of jewelry
and watch repair work.
Positively tho last chance. Those
wishing photos taken sat the Russell
Studio at 81. so per dozen for cabinet
photographs. come in atonce, as the
offer will be out only 10 short time
longer. RUSSELL PHOTo STUDIO.
Wesley Swenson has decided not to
go South with his family which will
go there in a few days. This will be
acceptable news to the Creseo people,
for there is no more competent work.
man in his line in Creseo, nor any
lmore affable or agreeable gentleman.