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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

The thriving town Of Midway, Mass.,
has no more reputable citizen than Capt.
John P. L. Grant.
Nearly sixty-three years cid, his has been
an eventfu1 life.
Because Of ambitious labor and arduous
exposure as an officer in the late war, and
later as u. S. mail carrier, he became a
sufferer from wrecked digestion, loss of
memory and keenest of rheumatic pains.
His disease was stubborn.
II resisted skillful doctoring; various re-
commended remedies; also treatment at a
medical institute in Boston.
This IS changed now, and to-day Capt.
Grant is living testimonial to the potency
Of Df. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
He Is positive in his belief that DR.. vii
ians' Pink Pills for Pale People relieve
suffering and Danish disease.
About three years ago." said he, ~
was suddenly attacked with dizzy spells,
protfacted in duration and more frequent
a. the weeks went by.
With these attacks came incessant vom-
iting and spasms Of coma so that instantly
! would fall wherever I might be and re-
main so for some time.
"Soon was forced to keep in bed, my
digestion was wrecked, my business was
going to pieces and everything looked dark.
"Of course tried all kinds Of remedies
that were recommended bot to no avail.
! also went to Medical Institut, II
Boston.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
OBITUARY.
HALL.

| Again it becomes our sad duty t,
chronicle the death of an sged ant
honorable citizen. Mr.. James Hall
one of he pioneers of Howard coun
ty, has been gathered unto the
fathers. The end came to him peace
fully on Wednesday night of las
week. Death was to him, a sweet
relief, he having been confined to the
bed and utterly helpless since March
10th, 1897.
Mr.. Hall was born at Girard, Erie
Co., Pa, on April 12, 1919. He was
the Oldest of seven children of whom
only one, brother in California, sur
wives him. Me came to Howard coun-
ty, Iowa, in 1854, settling at what
was then known as Pettibone, after
wards Howard postoffice or Busti,
where for many years he kept store
and held the position of postmaster.
He was married in Nov. 1862 to
Maggie ]. Gibbons, the faithful wife,
who has tenderly nursed him thro'
his long suffering and who now sur
wives him. In 1896 he moved to Elma
where he had tuilt large residence.
After he was taken down to his bed
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall thought this house
too large for them and therefore sold
it and built another and somewhat
smaller one. He expressed much
satisfaction after he was moved to
his new home about two months ago.
He was man of remarkable vitality
and strong will power. He was first
stricken with paralysis about four
years ago but reco vered to a remark
able degree, but with each attack of
the disease he became weaker and
more helpless. The writer having
been his near neighbor for several
years, can say from personal know
ledge that he was sociable, friendly.
kind and neighborly. 1t is said that
IN his younger days he was hard
worker and in his old age always
tried to do something useful as long
as he was able to move limb. He
became a member of the Masonic
order in Pennsylvania and was one of
the charter members at the organiza.
tion of the Elma lodge. His funeral
was conducted under the auspices of
Maple Leaf Lodge A. F. s. A. NJ. on
Saturday, Sept. Gath, at 2 p. NJ, Rev.
Potter officiating. Mrs. G. B. Wage,
of Chicago, an adopted daughter of
deceased was notified of his death
but was unable to attend the funeral
on account ofgsickness. Mrs. Hall has
the heartfelt sympathy of this entire
COMMUNICATIONS News-Register.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Democratic Caucus Proceedings

Pursuant to call the Democratic
voters of Vernon Springs township
met in caucus at Court House hall at
s p. M, Oct. 1st.
The caucus was called to order by
A. G. Campbell and was duly organ
lied by electing John McCook chair
man and John E. Peck, secretary.
On motion the following delegates
were elected to attend the county
democratic convention on Oct. 4th:
John McCook, W. r. Mead, A. G..
Campbell, M. Barrett, Geo. Breed
love, G. A. Marshall, Jr., Martin Ly-
don, D. A. Lyons, j. l.. Evans, G. G.
Edmunds, F. A. Glass, 2. Kapler, P.
F. McHugh, John Meyer, Thomas
Walsh.
The following persons were elected
to serve as township central commit
tee for the ensuing year; Dana Mead,
Frank Howard, A. G. Campbell, G. A.
Marshall, Jr., and M. Barrett.
On motion it was decided to hold a
democratic caucus for the purpose oil
nominating township officers at 8 D.
m. on the 18th day of October, 1898 in
Court House hall.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
FREE LANDS IN MONTANA.


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the railroad
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404 Walnut Def Moines, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

There is more Catarrh in this section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefor
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by r. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio,
is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful.
1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send or.circulars
and testimonials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Resolutions of Respect.

WHEREAS: It has pleased the AL
mighty God in His infinite wisdom to
call Neighbor VESSEL from this world
and his labors to the great beyond,
Therefore be it
RESOLVED: That we, the members
OF Maple Camp No. 1874 Modern
Woodmen of America, sorrowfully
mourn the loss of our trusty neiehbor
and bow our heads in silent sub.
mission to the will of Him who doeth
all things we'll. Be it further
RESOLVED: That we sincerely re-
gret the loss to our noble order and
that his memory shall ever be i'm
pressed in our minds and hearts. Re
1t further
RESOLVED, That we tender our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
family; to them we would say he is
not dead but he sleepeth and dream
eth pleasantly of the meeting beyond
where there will be no more parting.
no pain, where life will be eternal
and happiness reign supreme. Be it
further
RESOLVED: That the resolutions
be spread on the minutes of the camp
that copy be sent to the bereaved
family.
]. A. BARKER.
E. w. PLoPPER.
E. j. BARNES.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
$4,000 GIVEN AWAY!
FRANKLN MILES, M. D., Ii d., the Eni-
nent Physician and Scientist, VIII Send
Free to Any Sufferer Two Dollar and
Half Worth of His Wonderful
New Treatment for Heart
and Nervous Diseases.

and Nervous Diseases.
Never before has such q generous
offer been made. 1t will enable 16, 600
people suffering from lingering or
chronic diseases of the brain, nerves.
heart, liver or stomach, to test the
curative qualities of DR.. Miles Spec
ial Home Treatment positively free
of charge.
Hundreds of sINcURABLE CAsEsn
CURED. One case cured after having
been given Up by eleven Grand Rap
ids physicians; two after failure of
six and seven leading Chicago doc
tors; another case after physicians in
Detroit, Indianapolis and Toledo fail
ed. One thousand references to Bish-
ops, Clergymen, Mayors, Farmers and
their wives sent free.
DIR. Miles has had twenty-four years
experience, and is we'll and favorably
known throughout the country. He
has an able and extensive corps of as
sistants and investigators in his labor
atories. He has patients in every State,
Territory, Canada and Mexico. He
cordially invites the afflicted to write
to him.
Few regular physicians in the world
have such unlimited confidence in
their skill, and the curative proper
ties of their remedies as to permit ev-
cry patient to thoroughly test them
free of charge. Such liberality speaks
louder than words.
You may never have another such
an opportunity. Do not fail to write
for examination blank and $3.50
worth of free treatment.
Address DR.. FRANKLIN MILES. 18th
Floor, Masonic Temple, Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Protiyin.

Truth can never be changed into
taleshood, for truth crushed to the
earth shall rise again. That Mr..
Jas. H. jacobson has had the date
wrong in the case he makes mention
OF in the last issue of the PEE DEE is
no ones fault but his own. The writer
of Protivin news is not to be blamed
for this. Many Justices of the peace
have made such mistakes before and
will in the future, the writer OF the
Protovin news does not wish to get on
bad terms with Mr.. Jas. HI. jacobson
or any one else, but wishes to say of
him that he Is a good honest young
man and is respected by all who know
him.
There was a shooting contest held
here last Sunday, Mr.. John Zahichkey
carried off the first prize, breaking
every clay pigeon that was not thrown
in deceiving way; there Will be an
other contest held here next Sunday
afternoon.
We have been informed that John
Breigel has been nominated for twp.
trustee and that is right, as John al
ways labors for justice and humanity
John you will be elected, your terri
tory will be the most populated town
ship in the county excepting cities; a
township containing the most diligent
and prosperous people in the county,
John Walkrink and William Huber
both attended the shooting contest.
The dance at F. Kalisheks hall Sep.
tember 2Sth turned out to be sue.
cess, the music managed by Thomas
Chyle's orchestra gave the best o
satisfaction.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

James Hall, an account of whose
death we copy from the Elma News
Register, was another of the first Set
tiers to whom we sorrowfully bid good
bye at his home short time since.
From our first acquaintance with him,
about 42 years ago he had been a
warm personal and political friend.
He had been candidate at the re-
quest OF his numerous personal and
political friends at various times for
one or another of the offices of the
county, but never with the hope or ex-
pectation of being chosen to their du-
ty, though amply qualified and of the
strictest integrity. The first election
held in the county was the End day of
April 1855, The county having been
organized as part of Chickasaw in
March proceeding with two election
precincts, dividing the county in its
center north and south, Howard town
ship comprising what are now the six
western townships, and New Oregon
the six eastern. At that election there
were but six votes polled in the west
ern township, the election being held
at the home of W. S. Pettibone, the
six voters being, John Geer, A. Pool
er, VIM. S. Pettibone, A. S. Buffers,
VIM. P. Hough, James Hall, the cleo
tion being for justice of the peace and
constable. Mr.. Hall was subscriber
to the PLAIN DEALER from it's first is
sue, nearly one year being due him at
the time of his death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Brick! Brick!! Brick!l.

Do you want Cresco brick which
are as good as made in the state, for
less money than you are paying for
worthless truck shipped in here by
an outsider who has no interest in
your city. Look out for the final
round up. Remember what you have
said about wanting manufacturing
interests encouraged here. Drive them
out If you will.-N. b. Wheeler.
Brick $3.50 per NJ.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

Mr.. G. D. Nichols is a stockholder
and General Manager of the Western
Division of the Standard Telephone
Cos. lines and parties wishing to
transact business with this company
in the way of having phones placed
in their homes or business places or
the building and equiping of party
lines can get full information by ad-
dressing him at Cresco, Iowa.
V. H. STEVENS, President.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Sis per Week.

We will pay salary of s15 per
week for man with rig to introduce
Perfection Poultry Mixture in the
country, the greatest egg producer on
earth. Address with stamp. Per-
fection Mfg. Co., Parsons, Kansas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Pulmonary Consumption.

My wife has been troubled with
weak lungs and was pronounced to
be in the last stages of pulmonary
consumption. She commenced taking
White Wine of Tar and received re-
lief at once and is now using the
fourth bottle and her health is better
than for many years. We cheerfully
recommend it to all.
Brookline Station, Mo. REV. J. R. FLY,
SUSAN E. FLY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any Salve in the world.
This fact and its merit has led dishon-
est people to attempt to counterfeit
1t. Look out for the man who at
tempts to deceive yon when you call
for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve the
great pile cure. j. J. Lowry
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
For Sale.

AS good farm as in the county,
160 acres half a mile east of Bonair.
Enquire of or write to Thomas Riley,
Bonair, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Home seekers Excursion.

Oct. 4th and 18th, Nov. 1st and 18th.
Dec. 9th and goth. One fare plus 81. 90
for round trip. Good 81 DAYS.
7te. NJ. J. WHITH, Agt,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
More Old Settlers Gone.

James Carroll crossed the river o.
death last week and was laid away in
st. Joseph cemetery Monday. He was
one of the first settlers of the county,
buying the farm on which he lived to
the time of his death, at the land sale
OF government land for this district.
He was quite advanced in years his
age being in the neighborhood of 80
years, nearly Al of which had been
spent on his farm in New Oregon. He
was an honest Industrious man, a good
citizen, friend and neighbor and a
pure christian, full of good works. He
leaves numerous family of grown up
children 10 mourn his loss and who
will cherish his memory, and initiate
his virtues. With the first issue of
the PLAIN DEALER, more than thirty
nine years ago, he became one of the
advance paying patrons, practice
that he annually observed with the
punctuality that marks the seasons
changes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has
Saved-the life of many child.
this wonderful remedy always cure
Group. whooping-c and measles'
cough. 1t has never failed. Price 25o,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
More than twenty million free sam

More than twenty million free sam
pies OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
have been distributed by the manufac-
turers. What better proof of their con-
tidence in It's merits do you wantp It
cures piles, burns, scalds, sores in the
shortest space of time.
j. j. Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
EstraYed.

Two yearling heifers, mostly red,
from my premises, about Sept. /. A
suitable reward for information lead
ing to their recovery.-Jas. N. Smith,
Lime Springs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
An Army
Officers Life.

This officer paytieidated in 1o1z-tAyee battles. He
sOas zeoanaea, health am6aed the future seemedA Aope
lsss IFS dsre1t n0zO Today lie gloraes in his vesto-
ration and 1o11tzly tells eft to benefit others.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-26
CHURCH ELECTIONS.

The following officers were elected at
the annual parish meeting of the Cen
trail last Monday: Assessors-L. ".
Pease, F. B. Simonds, Charles Baker
L. H. Buckley, D. NJ. Wheeler; treas
urer and collector-Roy w. Sumner
auditors-D. A. Howe, H. Ward Bates
music cOmmittee-G. l.. Brownell, F. H.
Staples, r. B. Fowler; supply commit
tee-James Logan, G. H. Haynes, O..
w, Cutler; clerk-T. H. Gage, Jr.
At the semi-annual business meeting
Of the Young Peoples Society. on Wed.
nesday evening, the following Officers
We're elected for the ensuing half year.
President-A. L. Fales: vice president
Miss Winifred Mayhem; treasurer-AIiss
Div VI. Brooks; recording secretary
NJ ia Vinton; corresponding sec.
re Miss Edith Goodwin.
Christmas entertainment of The
junior and primary departments of III:
Sunday school will be held Tuesday A.
ternoon from three to five.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-26

offered by John Bissonnette to the two
men who would roll the ten highest
strings of candle pins from November
"a to December "a, were won by Charles
Smith and James Driscoll. Both men
have been working hard for the prizes
and as will be seen, finished very close,
Smith rolling a total of 1106 beating
Driscoll out by pins, with a total Of
1898. Frank Noble finished third with a
total of 913.
G. j. Carr, a medical student of the
University of Pennsylvania, and who
has just arrived home, figured in that
fatal railroad accident at Menlo Park,
which is situated between Philadelphia
and New Jersey. Mr., Carr was on
board the Pittsburg flyer, running at
the rate of 40 miles an hour, when it
crashed into the Washington express,
also going at a terrific rate of speed.
Several were killed and injured in the
accident, but Mr.. Carr fortunately came
out without scratch. His roommate,
Martin Kent, however, figured in the
accident less fortunately, and received
a broken arm. Mr.. Carr said he never
experienced anything like it before, and
never wants to again.
Three couples We're called today at
the ST. Marys Church-George Bou-
Vier and Zoe Cartier, Mary Bowler and
Peter Cournayer, and Amidas Guertin
and Admilda Laflamme. The first two
named couples viii participate in d
double wedding at ) o'clock Wednesday
afternoon at the St. Mary's Church.
Rev. A. A. Lamy will tie the knot
Newton NJ. S. Morse of Rochester
University is the guest of his uncle,
T. j. Comins, Ash street.
l.
Christmas turkey this noon at the home
of his mother Mrs. G.. l.. Faxon, Ash
street
Elmer Newton, professor of chemis-
try in the high school at Washington
d. c., is spending his Christmas vaca-
ton with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
, Charles Newton, IrvIig street.
Lewis Rowland, an electrical engin-
eer in Montreal, is visiting his parents
MIR. and Mrs. Harris Rowland, Pleas
ant street
George w. Norwood. clerk in
Vaughn's drug store, Springfield ar
rived home tonight on 4 visit to his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. George Norwood
Ash street.
Spencer has been very quiet all day
to-day, as people nave been surround
ing the home firesidas to celebrate
/ Christmas instead Of walking the
I streets.
Lieut.. E. B. Fish and wife Of Wor-
cester are visiting Mrs. Fish's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George P. Clark, Ash
street.
A runaway accident took place this
afternoon at the corner of Mechanic
street. On rounding the corner
the sleigh tipped over, throw
ing the occupant, who was a small
boy, heavily to the ground. The horse
was stopped after dragging the sleigh
about Is feet. No damage or injuries
resulted with the exception of a broker
dasher.
Chief of Police McKenna arrested
Simon Gauchei this afternoon fol
drunkenness. Gauchei was found help
lessly drunk in the freight yard.
7 Dennis Murray was arrested thi.
afternoon by the same officer for as
sault upon his wife. Murray got on
Christmas drunk. and thrust his wife
out into the cold.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-26
FINE SPORT.
Sunday Skating Enjoyed
On Millbury Pond

.Millbury, Dec. 25,-Brierly's pond IN
BramanviIle was crowded with merry
skaters this afternoon, all enjoying the
finest skating of the season There
We're $50 skaters on the pond, many OIL
them being from the surrounding
towns and also from Worcester.
The pond is about a mile and hall
distant from the centre Of the town.
and there are but a few houses in the
locality, thus affording the local sports
a grand place for a days sport on
Sunday.
This afternoon very interesting
game of hockey was played between
picked teams composed of many local
experts. SIMPSONS team won by d
score of 10 to 8.
Today was observed as Xmas day in
all of the local churches. At ST
Bridget's Catholic Church the altar was
beautifully decorated with flowers, lau-
rels and other appropriate designs.
At the Baptist Church the regular
Xmas services We're held.
At the First Congregational Church
Rev. George A. Putnam gave very IN
teresting address.
Rev. George ?. Eastman conducted
the services at the Second Congfega
tional Church.
Rev II. G. Hodgkins held Xmas sery-
ices at Eagle Hall, in Armsby' DulId-
ing. Similar services We're also held a
the Unitarian Church.
Albert Dunnell, an old and respected
citizen of Millbury avenue, died at ms
home this afternoon after q shOr
illness, of pneumonia. He was % years
of age and member of the SeconC
Congregational Church. Mr.. Dunnei
was as well known throughout this see
ton as any man in Worcester county
being a resident here for TWO scor
years. For some years Mr.. Dunnel
was unable to get TO town much, Du
attended to his farming duties, a
which he was very prosperous. his III
neral will be held Tuesday at o'clock
John P. Durkin Of Hyde Park is visit
ing friends in town.
Daniel McGrath is the guest OF HI
parents on Maple street
Charles A. Ashly of HaVerhill IS tn
guest of Herman Hopkins of Mile
street.
William Neal of Providence is visit
! ing friends in town.
| Fred Graves of Natick is the guest o
his parents.
Howard NJ. Walker and wife of Som
erville are visiting friends in town.
| r. c. Crane has gone to Marlboro 10
! a few days.
f. c. Sherlock of Milford was in tow
today, the guest of Dennis Horrigan.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-26
ARE TO ORGANIZE,
Oxford High School Alumni viii Meet
This At ernoon.

i'S ~ SlHOOlis
Oxford, Dec. 25.-The Oxford high
school alumni viii hold a meeting for
organization tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock, in the high school building. A
preliminary meeting was held on No
vember 90, at which a committee was
appointed TO draw up constitution.
and it is expected that this committee
will make a report at tomoTow's
meeting. AS there are many out-of-
town members of the school in town
at the present time, it is expected that
the meeting viii be largely attended.
The association is at present in a very
prosperous condition, having a mem
bership of So.
The condition of Mrs Hammond r.
Upham, who was thrown from the
train last night, remains about the
same.
sence of Rev. Mr.. Everett, who is i'll.
Rev. Mr.. Martin preached at the
Methodist church today, in the alb
There was union service at the
Baptist church today There will be a
Christmas entertainment and tree at
both the Methodist and Congregational
churches tomorrow night.
Among the visitors in town for the
holidays are Miss Sadie Parsons and
Miss Murie Wellington, at the home of
c. H. Wellington; Miss Ellen Ball, Mrs
A. M. Armidon, Alfred Moffitt of Nor
witch, Conn. Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Timer
OF Valley Falls, r. l., Dr. Frank Bar
nard and w. r. Wells of Boston.
The following are out of town during
Christmas: Moses F. Emmons and
Miss Edith c. Emmons, in Worcester;
Mr.. and Mrs. c. p Vinton, in Spencer.