Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Jewelry and silverware at cost, .

A full line of the latest standard
books, at Lowry's.
Jewellery and watch repairing guar
anteed at Lowry's.
Come to the Silver Grey contest this
evening at O. clock.
Remember the dance in O'Malley's
hall next Thursday evening.
Lunches 15c at Mrs. Bundrick's,
just north of the racket store.
For fresh groceries or good meal
go to M. Barrett's Restaurant.
P. f. McHugh is spending the holi-
day vacation with friends at Dayen-
port.
Cabinet photographs any style,
best finish, only a 81 so at the Russell
Studio.
Remember the Lime Springs sale,
of w. l.. Searles', will be on Friday,
Dec. 81.
Do not forget the Silver Grey con-
test this TUESDAY evening" at John
Henry's.
Diamonds, Jewellery, Silver ware
and silver novelties, at cost, at j. j.
Lowry's,
Special sale of Jewelry, silver ware
and novelties, until Jan. 1st at j. j.
Lowry's.
w. B. Ousley, D D. s., in Cresco
1st to 10Th. ALI work guaranteed to
give satisfaction. 15tf
Mrs. H. G. Howard was called to
Saratoga last Friday on account of the
serious illness of her mother.
still have few more Poland Chi
ma pigs for sale. Call on or addres
j. G. TODD. Kendallville, Iowa.
Walter Evans came down from
Minneapolis last Tuesday to assist du.
ring the last hours of his brother.
Mrs. Frank Farr and children left
Christmas day to spend the holidays
with parents and friends in DEBORAH.
Mrs. A. G. Darcy and S. A. Con-
verse were at Decorah last week to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Alva Tracy.
Edwin Church and family came
down from Albert Lea to spend the
holidays with parents and relatives
here.
| Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Leland, oil
Cedar Falls. are visiting with their
daughter and her family, Mrs. G. G.
Upton.
Don't forget the dance at Saratoga
the 3lst, for the benefit OF the band.
The boys are making all preparations
for good time.
Fred CraghilI came down from
Northfield, Mimi, where he is station
ed as night operator, to eat Chriatmas
turkey with his parents.
The Woman's Auxiliary will meet
with Mrs. Frank Mead on Wednesday
afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. All mem.
bers requested to be present.
Saturday. Sheriff Campbell went te
Anamosa with the four persons sen.
fenced at the late term of court; three
for ten years each and one for sis
months.
DURoc JERSEYS, the finest hogs
grown, possessing the best qualities
of other breeds, can be bought of A
l.. Wallace, in Albion. Bears ready
for service. 12tf.
The man who furnished the copy
for the bills and notice for the dance
at Saratoga this week, made an ,errol
in the date. The dance will be hele
on the 31st-New Years eve.
j. j. Lowry has music box cost
ing 1925, to be given away to som,
patron Immediately after the New
Year. 1t plays - tunes and is an ele
giant piece of furniture, The features
of the gift will be explained at th,
store.
| VIM. L. Searles, of Lime Springs
has changed the date of the sale from
Wednesday the goth as first advertised
to Friday the 31st, on account OF tn,
Carter & Courtney sale being frs
advertised for the 29th. See his motto,
elsewhere.
The ladies of the New Oregon Gem
etery association will hold their regu
lar meeting with Mrs. Alleman
Wednesday, Jan. 5. This being th
first meeting in the new year. larg,
attendance is desired to talk abou
electing officers.
! Klingle & Ferrie have bills out TO
holiday ball to be given in O'Mal
ley's Hall on Thursday evening, Dec
3Qth. A good orchestra will be in at
tendance and everything possible viii
be done fcr the enjoyment of thei
guests of this occasion.
4 The mask party and dance in Wood
mans hall at Bonair will be Saturda,
evening, Jan. l, 1898. Ample pro
visions have been made for the com
fort of those attending, good musi,
will be provided with comfortabl,
| quarters for the care of teams.
| We are panied to learn of the deatl
OF the only child of Mrs. Lottie Black
man, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Beadle
1t lacked but three days of being on,
year old. We sincerely grieve at th,
lonely sorrow that pervades the desc
late home of Mr.. and Mrs. Blackmal
at this time.
The fourth fire within the period 0
as many years occurred at the home O
II. G. Middlebrook, Monday, doins
but slight damage owing to tn,
4 promptness and efficiency OF our fir,