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The Portland daily press., 1896-10-21
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Count of Monte Cristo.

Count of Monte Cristo.
] Every seat in Portland theatre was tax
en- last night so great was the desire to
see Mr.. James O'Neill as the Count of
Monte Cristo. We can add nothing to
what we have said on former occasions
in regard to the strength of Mr.. O'Neilps
representation. And yet, excellent as IL
is, and famous as it is, 1t does not please
us like his Virginius. Its mild form
terests the student Of the drama as we'll
as the ordinary theatre-goer. 1t Is some
thing to carry away In the mem DRY, to
thinkfover and analyze. The Count of
Monte Cristo, an absurdity, when one
considers the story and character seri-
melo drama always does. Mr.. O'Neill's
company appears to stronger advantage
in Virginius than in Monte Cristo, but
there were three oharacterizations last
night that drew special mention. They
were the Nortier of of Hesllett Thomp-
son. the Caderonsse of W. J. Dixon and
the Caroouti of Miss Kate Fletcher. The
piece was prettily staged. The curtain
was called several times
The Country Merchant.
Next Friday and Saturday nights at
Portland theatre Mr.. Charles Cowlss the
clever character player, who will be re-
memberei for his performance of the
Stranger in Hoyt's "a Hole in the
Ground and his efforts In "The
Canuck," will present Mckee Rankin's
Yankee comedy drama, "A Country
Merchant" Mr.. Cowles will appear as
the tender hearted old postmaster Of
Mantua Corners, an Improvisation
which he is said to invest with delight
full personality and naturalneis that
never fails to win the sympathies of an
on the order of Denman Thonpson's
famous Joshua Whitoomb, are conddera-
bly, removed in point of general frc,hness
and afford the actor broader advantages.
In fact, Mr.. Cowles, creation is regarded
as being altogether unlike the coayen-
tional kind SO familiar to the anuse-
ment public. The play, ga Country
Merchant" abounds in homely sentinent
and is replete with unctuous fun. Mr..
Cowles has secured the assistance an
exceptionally capable company of adors,
singers and dancers, and promises several
genuine surprises.
Notes.
A cahlegram was reoei ged in New
YORK Monday announcing that MIR.
George EdwaIdes of the Gaiety theatre,
London, has entered into partner.hip
with Mr.. Charles Frohman of New York,
with the idea of producing Gaiety luc-
oesses in that city.
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MARRIAGES.

In this city, Oct. Goth, by Levi E. weymouth
Esq. Thornanton A. Chambers to Charlotte M.
Howe, both OF Portland.
In this city, Oct. l8, by Rev. DIR. Blanchard
Joseph FL. Thompson and Miss Jennie NJ. Shaw,
both of Portland.
Ellery II. Libby and Miss Melyina X. Young.
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Good Templars.

The grand secretary, Geo. Il. Bracelet
OF Belfast, was in the city Wednesday
on his return from Waterville, at a meet
ing of the Grand Council, to makear-
rangements for work in several COUNTESS
to start new lodges and help some poor
ones
The annual meeting will be held at
Portland, it being then every fourth
year, about the middle OF Apsil.
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A Birthday Party.

The young friends of Charles Norburg
gave him a surprise party at his home
at 62 Waterville street last evening in
honor Of his 18th birthday. The party
was entertained by singing by Misses
Lucy Snowman and Ella Laroohelle.
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A Narrow Escans.

Once careless man went to the cellar
and stuck the candle In what he thought
was keg OF black sand. He sat near
it drinking wine until the candle burned
low. Nearer it got to the back sand
nearer and nearer, until the blaze reached
the black sand; and as it was nothing
but blnck sand, nothing happened. But
he went 10 see Lillian Kennedy that
night In "The Deacon's Daughter.
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The meeting then adjourned until l.SO
p. IA. today.

Last evening in the Congress Square
Universalist church, there was iarRe
attendance, tho body OF the church Delna
we'll filed. After devotional exercises
and brief address, of welcome from
Rev. Henry blanchard. d. d., COM
munion services was held, the Rev. Dr.
blanchard and Rev. W. M. klmmeil,
presiding at the table. Rev. T. W.
Hamilton of Boston, then delivered an
able and eloquent sermon on Un1Ver-
salism.
The programme for the remainder of
the conference is:
Wednesday, $50 a. H., Devotional ex-
81 cises; Address, Sermons that Help, "
Principal Arthur W. Pierce. Barre, Vt. i;
Report Of Trustees of General Conven-
Service; (a) Music, Prof. L. r. Lewis
Tufts College; lb) Worship, Rev. H. !.
Cushman, D. D., R. I.
At 2. Is p, M, Devotional exercises
Address, DO we Need a New Greed"
Yes" Rev. y. o. Hill; emo. REV. X.
Eddy, D. y. Address, 'sThe Relation Of
our Faith to the Individual, Rev. H..
r. Rose.
Att. Devotional exercises; Address,
"The Organized Church." Rev. W. O..
Selleck, Rhode Island, Address, "a
Working Church" Rev. g. L. Perrin, d.
D., Massachusetts.
Thursday, $50 o. M, Devotional excl
discs Address, THE Church and Social
Prification, Rev. Il. K. Jones, YER
mont; Address, 'Our Church Polity,"
Rev. F. A. Dillingham;, Massachusetts.
At 2.15 p. M, Devotional exercises;
Address. The Authority Of Reason, !"
Key. 9. 81. Dioxins; Address, Survival
or Salvation,'' Rev. F. Simmons, Yer
mont.
At 7.30 Devotional exercises; Sermon,
Rev. j. M. Pullman, y. d.
For the COMMITTEES,
W. Il. GIBBS, Chairman.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-21

Lookout for cheap substitutes Be-
" ware OF new remedies. DR.. Bulls Cough
oyrup has stood thetest for nearly fifty
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-21
Furnishing odd pel,ov. Hau.

The contracts for furnishing the new
Odd Fellows hall were awarded Elast
evening. The furniture and drapery
goes to the Walter Corey Company, and
the shades to tho Owen, Moore Co.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-21

Waist suggest Separate Skirts.
We have great variety in
Black, Blue and Novelty Mixtures.
All prices from S1.9S to $500.
To 0rder---NO extra charge.
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WAIsTSgF0R FALL WEAR.

lnoS6 are Two neraluS OF the line stock OF all-
made Waists suitable for Fall and Winter wear that
now showing. There many quite desirable
at the prices, cheaper and no end of
styles at all higher prices.
At $3.50. 2.75 and 800 five other handsome
styles Of plain Serge Waists in all colors and made your
order from any color you may select if you wish
Tucked fronts shrred fronts-gathered fronts
stitched backs-folded backs--peated backs---straigh
collars or collars with bows with velvet trimming
Every Waist is boned-every Waist made honor.
At $3.50 beautiful silk and wool Plaid
Waist.
Velvet turn back cuffs and velvet collar--- uckng
across the front Lined throughout and boned.
We have wished to advertise this Waist before. We
have made and sold dozens Of them but have not been able
to get them fast enough to have any advertise.
All sizes now---handsome variety of plaids---S3.5O.
Waists with white detachable Collars
In wooden paids---in Corduroys---in Taffeta silk.
Quite the SWEETEST thing now in the way Of a Shirt
Waist Very convenient and adaptable because the collar
be taken off and ribbon ruche substituted.
Prices from $3.50 to $780,
Silk Waists.
By far the most important part Of the Waist story
but we will have to clip now
Black Surah Waists with tucked fronts and velvet on
collar and cuffs at $500
Black Taffeta Silk Waists at $575 and higher prices.
Waists Of Fancy coored Silks in any style and at any
price you fine assortment ready show you.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-21
9c per yard.
25c per ward


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passed
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-21

A cahlegram was received in New
York Monday announcing that MIR.
George EdwaIdes of the Gaiety theatre,
London, has entered into partner.hip
with Mr.. Charles Frohman of New York,
with the idea Of producing Gaiety luc-
oesses in that city.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-21
CSC per yard.

silks department. Waists Skirts Innings
and Facimgsa , @S
75c, S1O0, 1875, $50 per yard.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-21
CSC per yard.

in a txyl.ed
black
$i@5 yard, .
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-06
Rideeway spec,al.

Ridgeway had one of the hottest
caucuses campaigns for a town of its
size ever witnessed by your cores
,pondent. 1t seem that there is one man
in town Gas in some other towns} that
is too mean to enjoy good health at
home or abroad, and it was his desire
to get elected as one of the trustees.
Some one started Il story that part
of the people wished to get a council
that would grant a license for q sa-
loon, so this man and some Others
worked the prohibition racket and
secured a nomination for himself and
others of the party, then there was
another ticket and it was soon found
out that there had been two tickets
put in nomination, and good joke
comes in here, for neither one wa.
in accordance with the new election
law. They then had to correct error,
by both parties, and the vote Monday
stands as follows: For mayor, o. r
Ringoen, received all the votes cast
65; for trustees, W. j. Paley, N. H
Refsdahl; for recorder, ID. E. Pike
for treasurer, l.. II. &. Larson, 70
assessor, NJ. r. Ringoep; for stree
commissioner, Nenia Armstrong.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-06

Highest Of all LeavenNg Power-1 attest q. s. Govk Rsss
R>a!I! .! ks,xassz kksklaRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Plymouth Rock Items.

The weather the past week looked
as though spring was near at hand.
Will Mullany says spring will surely
come since Joe McNevin has discard
ed his Henry Stanley cap, and Tom
Mathews has laid away his best friend
the drab overcoat.
G. o. Peckham is plump as a par
fridge this spring. He offers to run q
foot race or wrestle with any one in
Plymouth.
People who live between John
Roach and Sullivan's have complain
ed every winter about wolves bother
ing their chickens. Johu Roach has
kept lantern going so much this
winter they say they have not lost a
chicken. They now intend to buy
Roach's attorney, Lar Fleming, Mike
Sullivan's son-in-law, new suit of
clothes out of respect to him for the
good he has done in the case.
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the wrestle in Cresco last
week Tuesday evening. All were
we'll pleased, except one renowned
kicker. Most of the boys who were
left in town that evening attended
the chivari on cold water. They
report good time till it came to kiss.
ing the bride; the osculatory exer.
cises bid fair to success till Gen. Cy
Peckhan stepped up to get his kiss,
then the groom objected much to Joe
McNevin's displeasure who stood hat
in hand behind the General waiting
for the next smack.
Geo. Sears, Jr., is cultivating quite
q mustache.
We hear Mike Sullivan bought q
hanging lamp with reflector on it
Joe Roach came to his place in the
evening so often aud always took hi:
hat off that Sullivan could see no use
for two retlectors so he returned his
| SNAP SHOT.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-06
Kendallville.

Ward Curtis moved back on the
place he vacated last fall.
John Rawow's birthday last Satur-
day, Feb. Goth. John says its long
time between his birthdays.
Henry Corcoran visited with his
cousin, Thos. Hynes, Friday and
Saturday, having driven overland
from Lacrosse to LeRoy, Mimi.
Ole Oleson is having we'll put down
the Holcomb boys are doing the job.
Geo. Champtin was out to see the
girls here last Sunday.
Wm. Warburton is preparing to
move his family to Milford, having
rented his farm here to John CIink.
Our carpenters are pushing the
work on r. Barnes new addition to
his homes
Mr.. and Mrs. Hynes and daughters
Nellie and Anna returned from their
visit to relatives at Grand Meadow,
Mimi, last Saturday, Tom having
kept bachelors hall during their alb.
sence.
Miss Ida Lester is attending the
Cresco Normal.
Mr.. Martin Oieson finished very
successful term of school in this dis
trect Friday.
We learn that John Boe and wife
are going to Stuartsville, Mimi, te
\ Eaon n raSfn,1rnnf
A dozen or more men attended the
wood choppiny bee ut Arthur Bat
! tey's last Friday.
N. Hynes is recovering the inf ,ma-
| tion of the bowels.
Nick Olson got back from his Chica
go visit, being mounted on a Ferri
wheel, and our prophet says if h'
don't quit running into show window
he won't get the medal at the fai
this fall, DICK.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-06
Lime Springs,

Messrs Lew Mason and Will Patter-
son was up from Cresco on Monday
in the interest of Anti-Nic.
The school entertainment held last
Saturday night at Nash's Hall was a.
complete success both in an entertain-
ing and financial way and reflected
great credit On the part of both ln-
structors and pupils. No other town
in the county can So successfully
bring their local talent before the
public as here at home.
g. M. Van Leuven Jr., departed on
Monday train for a visit with friends
in Austin. He has improved wonder-
fnlly since his late illness and is now
once more his old SELF
Miss Lottie Wilson of Chester Sun
dayed with her friend, Miss Foy
Williams here.
w H. Frost has closed out his stock
of goods and retires from business
here. L. s. Reed is to move into ths
vacated place and fit it up in first
class place for barber shop.
Messers Henry Albeck, Tess Roper
and Norm johnson came down frolu
Chester Sunday to spend the day
and evening with lady friends.
H. b. Anderson and wife left for
Mason City last week Thursday, for IL
visit with the family of Harry's
brother.
Three couples of young people
went from here to Chester last Fri
day night to attend the school enGer-
tainment at that place.
Rev. Fulton and his newly wed wife
(nee Miss Esther A. Good came home
from Chicago last Friday.
| The company organized to guaran-
tee $3.50 house to Andrews Opera
Co. were rewarded with a packed
house, and besides making up the
guarantee, cleared u few dollars over
the amount. This speaks we'll for
Lime Springs, as report shows many
sister towns to have lost on the deal.
Mrs. Warren Loveland returned to
her home in Ellsworth, Mimi, last
Wednesday.
A reception to Mr.. and Mrs. C. E..
Fulton was held at the Presbyterian
parsonage Wednesday evening.
A. H. Felkey was sight seer here
for O short time one day this week.
Election passed quietly enough in
one respect, yet more interest and
enthusiasm WAS manifest than before
by u few years. The adherents of
tstreetsin the afternoon, led by music
and carrying banners of unique de
sign. The whole democrat ticket
3 was elected Dp a very large majority
The officers elected for the following
8 year are:
>, Mayor-G. H. Wetter.
, Councilmen-M. L. McNally, Frank
Burns.
Collector-A. r. johnson.
, Treasurer-H. b. Adams,
Recorder-A. j. Cray.
Street Commissioner-C. NJ. Nash.
9 Pound Mastery. Cooper.
An evening parade and iollification
!, were indulged in by the victors.
Miss Minnie Miller has been con
5 tiued to her home for some days with
illness. SARAH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-06
haElection.

The election for town officers on
Monday resulted in clean sweep for
the republicans. 595 votes were polled,
u number Of those registered failing
to vote. The vote in detail by wards
is given as follows:
FIRST WARD.
Mayor-Kellows ia5; Roome, 90.
Treas.-Youngi I14; Lyons, 78.
Assessor-Webster, 90; Glass, 81.
Solicitor-Tillson. I1e; McHugh, ,oe.
Aldermen-Swe 1872; Barrett,
50; Mosher, lz4; Hamilton, &c.
SECOND WARD.
Mayor-Kellow, 90; Roome, IS.
Treas. Young, l2l; Lyons, 81.
Assessor-Webster, no; Glass, II.
Solicitor-Tlllson 1856; McHugh, 4S.
Thompson. rI5; Peck,
10; Howe, 1Io; Webber, 70.
THIRD WARD.
Mayor Kellow, 1873; Roome, Is.
Treas.-Young, 1877; Lyons, 6S.
Assessor-Webster, III; Glass, sc.
I Solicitor-Tillson, l43; McHugh. 81.
Aldermen-Platt, 1870; Mullen, 81;
Richards. 115; Rathart, eI.
The najorities are as follows:
Mayor-Wm. Kellow, Jr., Rep, III,
Treas. w. Young, Rep, 162.
Assessor-C. 4. Webster, Rep. ~,
SoIicitor-W. H.. Tillson, Rep, 2ao
Aldermen-First ward, F. Swenson,
Rep, 73; A. p. Mpsher. Rep. IS.
Allermen-Secoad AL wa:d, Err. Thomp
son. Rep. ASH. r. Howe, Rep, "a.
Aldermen Third ward, d. Platt
Rep, 63; w. l.. Richards. Rep, "a.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-06
Chester.

School election took place here last
Saturday, resulting in the election of
W. e. Haskins, George Johnson and
Ed. Capper, as directors, all wide
awake men whom we believe will
work for the best interests of our
school and town.
Rev. Bowder, ably addressed full
house on the Sabbath. He is awak-
ening good interest among the peo-
pie here.
Mrs. Courtney is visiting in Cresco
this week.
Mr.. Radford and daughter Mrs.
Reynolds of Riceville are visiting
friends in Chester this week.
MIR. Middlebrook's daughter, Mrs.
| Woodmansy is visiting at the old
home again.
Mr.. Bratrud has sold his hardware
store to Mr.. Will Marshall, but will
still remain and give his attention to
his lumber business here. Sow-----s;''r
not lose, but gain Il good citizen for
our town.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-06
Paris Items.

Fred Amman and his top rig and
Blind Bill was right in it, coming
home from Cresco last Saturday.
Martin Derr had another surprise
party last Sunday evening, but it was
q fizzle, only three attended.
When girls are as plenty as they
are in Paris, we don't see any excuse
for couple of our young men negoti-
ating for wives in Woodland, ILL.,, and
Sweet Home, Ind.
Anna Derr and Michael Derr are on
the sick list.
Miss Carrie Bullman has returned
from six weeks visit at Waukon to
keep house for her brothers.
Miss Kate Derr has gone to Cresco
to learn dress making.
Mrs. H. Bulls and son have gone
to kendallyille on few days visit
with Mr.. ID. Easier and family.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-06
Howard County Institute.

The Howard County Institute will
convene at the public school building,
in Cresco, at SIS a. M, March 23, for.
two weeks session.
All the teachers interested in the
school work OF the county, and those
preparing to teach, are earnestly re-
quested to be present, if possible, dur.
ing the entire term.
We shall work in tour divisions:
Teachers with an average standing Of
90 per cent or more will enroll in the
A division; those having an average Of
between SO per cent and 90 per cent
will enroll IN the B division; those
having an average below SO per cent
will enroll with the D. division.
The requirements for a certificate in
Howard county are that no female
shall he allowed to teach. No certi.
ficate will be issued when the standing
in any branch is below 60 per cent,
nor when the average is below rs per
cent. An average of rs per cent is re.
quired for third class certificates, IS
per cent for second, and go per cent
for first class.
F. +. Rloodgood, superintendent OF
Fayette county will be with us. He
comes we'll recommended and we ex.
pe0 good results from his work in the
institute. Profs. L. E. A. Ling, M.
O. Perry, and the Misses Elsie Perry
and Carrie Bishop are all we'll known
| TO the teachers, No effort will be
spared to make this institute one oi
the best ever held in the county.
The books adopted by the county
board will be used for reference
Whites School Management will be
used in the study of Didactics. AL
having Pollard's Synthetic Speller:
are requested to bring them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-06
Days Flats.
Honey bees,
Bundle bees,

buInOte Dee6,
Wood bees,
And no bees at all.
Wood saving seemed to be all the
rage here last week. Qlite number
are getting their summers wood
sawed up.
DR.. Keefe was called in last Sunday
to see Pete Tass and give his. valuable
opinion He was of the same mind
as the other doctors.
jim DAILY is having great time
trying to raise his lambs, and thinks
seriously of sending to Europe for
shepherd.
Mr.. NJ. AVhalen and his sister Mary,
Mr.. NJ. Armstrong and Miss Rose Nc
tDonnell, Of Bur Oak attended church
here last Sabbath.
Tom Lickteig spends number of
his evenings in the vicinity of Iver-
sons.
Pilfer Clark aud Jno. Nolen are
going to contest their case the seven
teenth.
Pilfer Clark went to Cresco last
Monday to look up nisdirected
draft.
Henry Ruddy was seen in Decorall
last week looking after some business
affnirs.
Mrs. G. Ashman, of Chicago. after
making her brother and friends n
brief visit, returned to the city last
Saturday.
Tim Halesy and George Ludwig are
going out near Bonair next week to
help friend saw up his summers
, wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. OConnor have re.
turned to Chicago the fore part OF
week, after making their friends here
/ a pleasant visit.
| Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Wan. Roche
last Saturday son, aud he is sup.
posed to be of the Irish persuasion.
Jas. Quinn was at church last Sun
day and there was such an improve.
ment in his appearance that his old
friends were asking who he was.
In last Fridays issue Of the PLAIN
DEALER, Mr.. Nom De Plume. of Bon
lair, quotes short paragraph written
some time previous on occasion of 4
fishing party which he conducted
TO Days Flats, and it appears from
the effect taken that the article mus
have struck him on the apex of hi
sensitiveness. He not only hurls hi
explosion at Mr.. Prendergest bu
} ains to strike the whole communit.
which endured his visits for so long
but as they sufficiently made his &c
quaintance, he will not have anothe
opportunity to visit around the Flats
0 Since lie is not likely to. come her
I fishing for suckers again, a chang
9 OF bait will be unnecessary. Now
9 Mr.. Nom dc Plume, il we hear frol
you again we will let your neighbol
% Gt you have any know more abou
1 you and perhaps make you fee
ashamed of yourself.
PRENDERGAST.