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The Lamar register., 1898-10-19

full frill Of heavy cream lace. Ths
ends OF the band were finished with long
loops and ends of broad, violet velvet
ribbon that extended below the waist
line. Frills Of the cream lace bordered
the edges Of tho ribbon that were cut in
points.
A collet Of raspberry red mousseline
DO sole was cut In the latest shape with
q rounding point at the back. II waS
composed Of flve fzil frills of the nous
sellne do sole that Increased in width at
the back. These wers all bordered with
chenille Of the same color lncrusted with
spangles. Two full Iabots Of tho nous
seline do sole fell from the front OF tho
collet to quite distance below the waist
band.
A Dressy CoIiet.
One Of the dresaIeSt nj those fi,,tn col
The Lamar register., 1898-10-19

compos.d of vlolet sntln n 40 ,hnden

eolle, OF the plated
he arms TO show the
Il satin. Tho upper
/ and was cut with a
ID front.
there was a frill of
* the form Of the
lar was q high Med
attn plslted In box
IN with rrean lara
The Lamar register., 1898-10-19

that formed jaDot with ends reaching to
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The Lamar register., 1898-10-19

e,asped , at tho throat with amethyst
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

AT rare intervals Cemente would brace
up without the aid of spirituous stimula
ton, and his old-time manhood would mo-
mentarily assert itself. He was good sort
at the core, and in his semi-colons of sobriety
would rail upon himself for his "hog- headed
low downishness," as he termed his way.
wardness. For a brief period he would be
"a man and soldier" again, but the seduc
tive stream which sweeps so many human
wrecks down into the sea of sorrow would
swirl around him again and his sadly i'm
paired strength of purpose would succumb
to the terrible tide
But there was one day in the year upon
which Clemente would always be found
sober and right minded. That was Deco
ration day. He would bring out his old
shot-worn suit of blue, which all the rest of
the year reposed in camphorated security
in closet, and smooth it out tenderly and
reverentialy. With it on, and gen.
eral cleaning up, the old soldier would
"hist up his 60 years." and give
folks something of an idea of how
he looked when he fought, bled and all but
died for the union. He could throw off
some of the years for the time, but he
couldn't Timber up that stiffened leg that
had stopped a confederate bullet nor con-
ceal a livid scar across his temple that bore
witness to the deadly work of southern
saber. Yet when his old Comrades got in
line for parade, Clemente would throw out
his chest and mark time as chipperly as the
youngest of them.
1t was while on parade one Decoration day
that Clemente was suddenly transformed
from despised vagabond into an honored
hero, and his course in life changed for the
better. On that day nature had put on
her best garb as if in celebration of the
event, and seemed to vie with men in efforts
to fittingly emblazon the earth with bril-
liant tributes to the glory of the departed
heroes of the nation. The town was gor-
geous with beautiful blossoms and bright
banners. and the holiday spirit presided over
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
Their Fame Goes MARCHING On.

There are more graves to decorate this
year than last, and the grass is just begin
ming to grow upon some of them The heads
OF the survivors are grayer, too, and their
steps less firm. Those who were boys when
the first shot was fired at Sumter, who were
raw recruits at Bull Run and who won their
spurs at Shiloh, were sober men when the wal
was over. Such conflict leaves abiding
traces on heart and brain and strikes the
youth forever out of the soldier. Thus it
was that hardship and privation, as well as
wounds, sent home many prematurely
aged man. That was SO years ago, and they
have been dropping steadily by the wuyside.
Surely it must have cheered them to see the
yearly tribute so gladly paid to their old
comrades and to know that on the nations
roll dead and forgotten are not syn.
onY1nous terms
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

night, and they must have been smoking,
for something set fire to it. / guess they'd
have walked up in the other place, but for
Softly; he got EN- out somehow, while the
rest of us We're busy with the fire. He took
pretty hard fall himself, but the doctor
says he'll be around all right in couple of
days. What's that, jim? Why, where are
your manners! My boy, gentleman, and"
oh. Pa, Pal" the boy was bursting with
his news, 'Softy's awake now, an he's come
to himself. The doctor says that fall did
it! He says is name is Hammond, an he
says he's got boy like me!,'
Hammond, eh?" said the orator of the
day, patting the boy on the head. Quite a
coincidence, | declare! Might l see my
old namesake. Mr.. Wilson,"
When the distinguished party was ushered
into the room where the old soldier reclined
in his pillows he rose to his feet and saluted.
A little faded photograph was in his hand.
Yes, thank God, it has all come back to
mel" he cried My name is Thomas f.
Hammond, of company X, and have wife
and little boy at
Let me see that photograph, quick" the
ortator of the day was visibly agitated.
My mother and myself" he cried. ga.
Their, they told us that you fell on the field
and were buried in the grave with the others.
Now" They fell into each others arms.
My son, your motherl Is She"
She is at the hotel with me. She wanted
to hear me speak to the comrades of the hus.
band she has always mourned."
When the Decoration day procession
formed an old couple who sat hand in hand
rode with the orator of the day
well, say, if that amt old Softly from the
poorhouse!" one urchin said.
lie amt Softly any more" another boy
answered; hes tn father of tn Hon. Har.
rison Hammond, an he's goin' home t. live
with him. Us boys'll miss him terrible" he
added. ELISA ARMSTRONG.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

cesslon and out toward the main cemetery,
just beyond the outskirts of the town.
While the enthusiasm of the people was
at its highest there came agonizing screams
from number of women who were seated
in family carriage at the intersection of
one of the cross streets. The horses became
frightened at the band and the general up.
roar, and reared up and boltcd, nearly upset.
ting the carriage, throwing its occupants to
the ground, all but one, young girl of
about II years, who chung desperately to
the seat as the team dashed wildly into the
midst of the procession.
There was wild scramble in the ranks of
the old veterans as the horses plunged
through their section of the line. They
broke ranks in the widest disorder and
jumped aside to save themselves, only one
OF their number remaining in the path of the
plunging horses. That one was Comradc
Cox. They thought his Wilderness leg"
had anchored him, or that perhaps he was
too dazed to move. but no, that wasn't
it, for he threw up his hands and grasped
the brides just as the horses were right upon
him. He was swept along by the animals in
their wild charge to what seemed certain de-
struction.
sudden hush came upon the people, and
for moment they gazed awestruck at the
tragedy that seemed to be impending. In
another instant the cooler minds began to
act, and several men sprang after the run
away team, which, being hampered in its
movements by the weight of Clemente at
the bits, had not made much Roadway. The
maddened animals were soon overtaken and
brought up with turn. Then the people
swarmed about the trembling horses, ex.
pecting to see manned and broken man,
but they beheld Clemcntc still clutching the
lines and appealing to somebody to look
after the girl in the carriage, who had faint
ed from fright and fallen from the scat.
When it was found that nobody was in.
jured tremendous shout went up for Gle.
mente. He was picked up and borne upon
the shoulders of his comrades back into
line and was not permitted to march an.
other step that day. y platform was ex.
temporized and carried by dozen vete.
rams, upon which he was borne like con.
quering hero. After the exercises at the
cemetery he rode hack to town in the car
rage OF his post commander, and was the
recipient of marked attention upon every
hand. But the greatest honor to his mind
that was conferred upon him was the set
of resolutions and badge for life saving
presented to him by his post, and return to
full membership.
That was the turning point in Clemente's
downward career, and old as he was, he
said he was going to begin life all over again.
He stuck to his guns, and the man who
thereafter absently invited Comrade Cox
to have something" met with very blunt
refusal. FRANK B. WEIGH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
Antietam Battlefield Park.

Old soldiers who participated in the battle
OF Antletam will be interested to learn that
the, work of making park like that at Get.
tysburg and Chickamauga on that historic
field is very well advanced Since Col.
George w. Davis, of the army, took charge
as superintendent work has been pushed rap.
idly and with more economy, it is said, than
IN any similar enterprise. The battle field,
naturally beautiful landscape is now bi.
sected with good macadamized roadways, a
handsome observatory has been erected,
from which the lines of battle have been
marked by competent engineers after con-
sultation with those who We're engaged in
the fight, and permanent tablets have been
erected at several points to identity spots of
unusual interest.-William L. Curtis
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
FINDING CT - FATHER.
a Celebration Which, Brought New
Life to Poor Old Veteran.

VIM HE inmates of the county poorhouse
displayed great interest in the car.
u riage which stopped before the gate
on the morning of Decoration day.
"You must be gcttin' some new boarders,
amt We, MIR. Wilson," asked the lame man,
who was always making jokes.
Shouldn't wonder, shouldn't wonder. Or
else some of tn old ones here have fallen
heir to fortune and are going away"
1t was member of the town council who
came up the path with stranger.
"Allow me to present Hon. Harrison
Hammond, the orator of the day." he
said, with a wave of his hand MIR. Ham.
mond is interested in the model poor house,
and | have brought him out to inspect ours
before the ceremonies"
Pleased to show it to you, sir" said the
keeper, bowling before the great man, "but
you must excuse us if we are not quite in
our usual order to-day. We had an accident
last night, which might have been much
more serious but for the efforts of one of
our inmates, an old soldier!"
Indeed" Hon. Harrison Hammond looked
interested. MY father was soldier; he
fell at Antietam. | was a child then, but
the old soldier will always be very close to
me-"
'"This one is quite character. He was
wounded in the head-by the way, it was
at Antetam, too, believe. Shortly after
the close of the war he was turned out of
the hospital, cured, but with his memory
gone. Even his name was forgotten. Since
then he has wandered over the country, al
ways hoping in some way to find his people,
though between you and me, sir, he might
as well hunt for needle in a haystacll"
And has he nothing to assist him in his
search?"
"Well, sir, you know how the hospitals
were at the close of the war. / believe he
has picture of his wife and child, taken in
'63, but So years must have changed them
nightly, even if they are still alive. He
is good old man, Softly, and the children
are after him all day long. And brave
why, sir, that accident A couple of tramps
had crept up in the hay NOW to sleep last
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

all. Civic and military authorities nau
made preparations for record breaking
celebration, and the grand army posts
turned out to man
The city hall was the first center of inter.
est, as it was there that the patriotism of
the public speakers was to be on tap at
the beginning of the day programme. Red
faced, loud-voiced orators RECALLED the pop
uace with lofty flights of pyrotechnical elo-
quence. and proudly pulled and painted
amidst the rolling waves of applause that
all but overwhelmed them. Prominent cit.
liens were out in force, in carriages and
afoot, to take part in the grand procession,
which was to be the principal feature Of the
day, and women and children thronged
the streets gay with the colors of "Old
Glory"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

made it target for confederate guns. He
said there had been enough of him shot away
TO make another fair-sized soldier. And
yet to see him get around one would not
think there was much of him missing.
Sad to relate, Clemente had weakness
which brought him into dsrepute. He had
an unappeasable yearning for fiery drink.
John Barley Corn was his master, and un.
der his baneful power poor Clemente's life
had become wellnigh wreck. To such a
pass had his Unsuitable thirst for burning
beverages reduced him that he was often.
times thrown upon the charity of friends
and the grand army post in which he still
claimed membership. His wife, poor WON.
an, was in despair over him and feared that
some awful end awaited him. He contrib.
uted but little to the maintenance of the
household, and she was afraid that would
be taken from her With tears in her eyes
she would say: eve were not always SO
poor. When we first came to California
we were quite well off and had things real
nice, but Clemente took to drinking and got
out of work, and things went from bad to
worse, until now we haven't enough to keep
soul and body together. Clemente used to
have some self-respect and kept himself as
straight as anybody. Folks used to call
him Col. Cox, but now it's Old Cox All,
Inc, when man gets to going down-hill you
can't stop him with barb-wire fence"
Thus the sorrow-laden soul would relieve
herself of mite of her misery and enlist
the aid of sympathizing friends, without
which her existence would have been
wholly devoid of cheer
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
Interesting War Relic.

DR.. S. j. Allen, of White River Junction,
Vt, has relic of the closing days of the
rebellion, Testament in which a MIME
ball is imbedded. 1t was taken from the
left breast pocket ola confederate soldier who
was killed at Sailors Creek, Va, April 8,
1865, and who was brought to the hospital
of the Second division of the Sixth corps
that day. The ball was fattened upon
either side and stopped on the seventh verse
of the eighth chapter of Corinthians.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
Bull Run and Appomattox.

1t is fact not generally known that the
first and the last stand of the confederates
were made on land owned by the same man.
A part of Bull Run battle field was owned
by Mr.. Mclean. After this famous battle
he decided to move to a locality where there
would be less fear from the ravages of war.
BY strange coincidence he took up his
abode at Appomattox, which subsequently
proved to be the final battle field of the civil
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
Honorlne the Noble Dead.

Thousands of women are at work deco
rating the graves, proud to do honor to the
noble dead These women have the same
spirit which in the dark days of the SOS
checred on the heroes who placed their lives
in the balance of the nations honor. Theirs
is now the happier task of showing respect
where it is due, of showing gratitude to those
who have made freedom and peace the
watchwords OF our country
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

who slept oenearn the sod. And fuller
and prouder than all the rest was Com.
rade Cox as he took his place in line
when the procession was forming. But
it was not with the juice of the corn that
he was full this time. 1t was pure
patriotism and pride, and SO FILL ives
he of his feelings that he could not con.
tain himself, and that was why he over.
flowed at the eyes, and bright drops rolled
down his furrowed cheeks and dripped Oft
the ends of his grizzled beard
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

Attention. company" was the com.
mand. Forward march," and the creaky
joints of the old campaigners limbered up
to the inspiring strains of Marching
Through Georgia" Crowds of cheering PEG.
pie lined the streets on both sides, and door
ways and windows were choked with women
waving flags and handkerchiefs. Through
the principal thoroushfares marched the bro.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
To Consumptives.

AS an honest remedy, Foley's
Honey and Tar does not hold out
false hopes in advanced stages, but
truthfully claims to give comfort and
relief in the very worst cases, and in
the early stages to effect cure.
Sold by J. j. Lowry,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
Fou1-S1ne1linp
Catarrh.

.Catarrh is one of the most obstinate
diseases, and hence the most difficult
to get rid of.
- There is but one way to cure it.
The disease is in the blood, and all the
sprays, washes and inhaling mixtures
in the world can have no permanent
effect whatever upon it. Swift's Spe-
citic cures Catarrh permanently, for is
the only remedy which can reach the
disease and force it from the blood.
= Mr.: B: ?. McAllister, of Harrods
KY, had Catarrh for years. He writes:
though was constantly treated with snrars
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
T. S. JOHNSON.
Bonair. Iowa.
NOW is THE Time

to decide what you will plant this
spring. Will you furnish your
family with fruit? One year from
planting You can have an abund.
ance of small fruit if you will
plant and do your part. The ex.
pense will be trihing and you can
have berries from June until fall.
We are making this speciality.
We are also making special low
prices. We also have the largest
and most complete stock in north
eastern Iowa. We have large
stock of all the most desirable va
rieties of Apple Trees. Evergreens,
Ornamental Trees and Plants, all
leading varieties of Piums and
Cherries, Walnut, Butternut, Soft
Maple, etc. Special prices on
Grapes by the hundred or thousand
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
Attention Farmers!

Are you aware that we have a
full line Of Farm Machinery. Bug
GIGS and Wagons, Also line Of
Hardware, Tinware, Paints, Lin
seed Oil, Machine Oils, Axle
Grease. &c. Mems Overalls,
Working Shirts, Jackets, Mems,
Women's, Misses and Children's
Shoes, Rubbers and Hosiery
these are side lines of goods and
they come in at time of year
when our grain and stock business
is dull; therefore l claim l can af-
ford to give you lower prices than
regular dealers in these lines who
depend entirely upon them for
living. I will make prices to Cash
Buyers that Defy Competition,
Shall be pleased to figure on build
ing hardware with anyone intend
ing to build dwellings or barns.
Will take sound horses or colts
in exchange for machinery, bug
gies, wagons, etc.
Yours for business,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

lily treated with sprays
and washes, and differ.
ent inhaling remedies-
in fact, l could feel that
each winter I was worse
than ian the pear previous.
"Ftn ally 1t was
brought to my notice
that Catarrh was q blood
disease, and after think.
Ing over the matter, I
saw 1t was unreasonable
to expect to be cured by
remedies WIFI c h only
reached the surface. I
then decided to try
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

ouuCllukS dlC 0uS
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" For seven years." writes Mrs. Louisa Ar
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

Truly, such turnout mad never before
been witnessed in the town on any occasion,
and the hearts of the gray veterans were
filed to overlooking at the splendid demon
stration in honor Of their old-time comrades
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27
BRAVE GOMRADE COX,
How He Saved Himself and Another
One Decoration Day.

N A little Pacific coast
town a few years ago
lived an old grand
army man who was as
unique a character as
ever shouldered a gun
or wore the blue. Gle.
mente Cox was a liv.
ing relic of our civil
war. He might prop
erly have been called
a remnant, for his
hardy old frame was
not all that it had
been before he first
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

8. s. s., and after few bottles were used, no.
ticed perceptible improvement. Continuing
the remedy, the disease was forced out of my
system, and complete cure was the result.
advise all who have this dreadful disease to
abandon thcirlocal treatment, which hasneveI
edy that can reach the disease and cure IT."
To continue the wrong treatment for
Catarrh is to continue to suffer. Swift's
Specific is real blood remedy, and
cures obstinate, deep-seated diseases,
which other remedies have no effect
whatever upon. 1t promptly reaches
Catarrh, and never fails to cure even the
m nst apprauated oasae
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

iAAA Ao 40 ~ oSCo AOl
ways mean that she
is happy. 1t is a
woman's province
y to please, and she
will bravely en-
~ deavor to do this
~ under the most
narrowing cir
cumstances. Thou
sands of women
who are considered
happy, and charm
ing, and entertain
ing, secretly endure
su fering that
would drive the av-
erage man to a mad
Mouse. In almost
every instance these
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-27

wv HE inmates OF the county poorhouse
displayed great interest in the car
u riage which stopped before the gate