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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Notice!

To farmers adjacent to Bonair and
vicinity:
I have purchased the Blacksmith
Shop and tools at this place and en-
gagged a good workman to carry on
the work. Bring in your work and l
will guarantee good work and reason
able prices. Yours truly
IT. s. Tobpeop
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Special.

Special.
The Chicago Milwaukee & st. Paul.,
the B. G. r. & NJ, and the Chicago
Great Western will sell excursion
tickets to the Cresco Races on the 4th.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24

Charley Wilcox and family did the
agreeable by us Wednesday by, fur
nishing us with all the substantials of
life. Their hospitality is appreciated.
With them is Charley's mother and
aged grandmother, now SO years of
age.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24

The district court has been in con-
tinuous session since the 1S, and the
judge expects to close the term some
time to-day. A large amount of bust
ness has been transacted, and in most
cases quite satisfactory to one or
other Of the parties. In a few cases
neither party seetns satisfied.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24

Mrs. Long and daughter Emma, and
Mrs. Kline, left on the early train
yesterday morning to attend the mar
riage OF Frank E. Long, which occur
red at Austin that day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24

The Cresco people expect to raise
at least $500 for 4th of July purposes.
They promise great celebration and
exciting races. Preston Times.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
NORFOLK.

There has been a force of men at work blasting out the rock ledge near the res idence of. Joseph Cowles during the ordered done at the town meeting last fall and for which the State pays one half
 The Rev l. W. Hicks, of Hartford, occupied the pulpit in the Congregs- tional church Sunday,
 The Rev and Mrs Todd are spending few days in New York.
 The trains on the P, R. & N E. rail road were delayed for nearly an hour last Thursday afternoon by the local freight jumping the track about three miles east of this place The drivers of the engine were off and for nearly mile they cnt every nut at the rail joints as clean as knife and loosened the track more CT less. It was thought that the afternoon mail trains, which meet at Grants, woul have to transfer. bnt it was found that the trains could run slowly over it, and they did so.
 Prof Pupin and Fred Agate were in town over Sunday.
 MT Mosly, of New Haven, was in town Sunday.
 George Marvine and William Beach went to Lime Rock on their wheels last Friday. They report very fair wheeling
 The personal goods of the late Miss E NJ. ylord were sold at auction here last Tuesday There was fair crowd :.
 J. D Bassett, who has had an extend ei trip of nearly three months through the West, returned Tuesday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

The Hartford Courant says: In the first serious encounter of the Pennsyl- vania campaign the Quay republicans have smitten the Wanamaker republi- cans hip and thigh. The "Philadelphia Public Ledger" accepts the result of this preliminary action, we notice. as foreshadowing disappointment and de- feat for John Wanamaker in the pitch d battle still to be fought. It was 8 venerable Pennsylvania docter of di- vinity who told "The Courant" years ago that it is utterly useless for any outsider to try to understand Pennsyl- yania theology or Pennsylvania politics.
 Here it is the last of March and we have not seen 8 prediction of the failure of the peach crop yet. Something must be wrong somewhere. e.-Pawling Chron- icle.
 Some people have declared that 8 word of truth is never to be found in the yellow journals. This IS grave error. Some days ago we found an en- tire article in New York paper that was true. It related to an exclusive in terview with an archbishop on the Cu- ban question, It was first published and then reiterated twice subsequently, in succession. rival having questioned its authenticity This teaches us that we should not judge too hastily. When you see it in yellow journal three times in succession it's so.-Florida Times Union.
 The Selma Times declares of Alabama journalism ''that in Montgomery the editors of rival papers fight; in Hunts vile they shoot; in Birmingham they put up their dukes; in Mobile they quarrel; but here in Selma, all is peace and good will"
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
sHEEFIKLD.

Orria Taft. who has been afflicted with rheumatism and diseased foot g long time, is now confined to bis bed and seriously i'll. His daughters are with him, and his son George from Washington State is expected soon. His son Charles is living in California.
 Rev l.. 0. H. Adams and family are now in Now York city for the confer. ence session.
 No service at the M. E. church next Sunday,
 School committee for three years, Rev J. s. Ellis
 At the town meeting held Monday the following officers were elected Town clerk. Henry c. Clark, rep; se- lectmen, George H. Blodgett. rep; Edward D. Andrews, dem; Harry s. Chapin, rep; assessors, Alonzo R. Hurl- burt. rep; Edgar D. Shears. rep; Will fred P. Roys, dem; trustee Town Lii brary. Mrs M. E. Cowles, rep. No license. 29 majority.
 Mrs Leffingwell and her two daugh- ters of New York city, have rented the house of Mrs H. A. Train in this village for four months of the summer.
 Eight barrels of clothing and pro- visions have been sent from this place for the suffering in Cuba, and letter of acknowledgement and thanks was received from MT Barton by Rev J. s Ellis, chairman of the relief committee.
 We rejoice that this town has again given a vote, although much smaller one than it ought. in favor of no license.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
" EST CURN " ALL.

Geo. R. Smith was in New York this week.
 Geo. Babcock bought a new bicycle Monday and lost it Wednesday, but has found it.
 The remains of H F. Hallett of Bridgeport were brought here Monday for burial. Those who knew Mir Hal lett will greatly miss him.
 House cleaning has begun in fact We think so when we are asked to put down a carpet.
 The case now pending between Ross vs. Cole has been settled by mutual agreement by the parties interested.
 The Y P. S. 0. E.. are to have the pleasure of hearing the president of the Housatonic Union, H. H. Spooner, on Thursday evening, April 7th, at the chapel. The general public is very cordially invited to attend and also all c. B. of this and neiehboring societies. Mir Spooner is an excellent speaker and those who fail to hear him will miss a treat. Admission free.
 The new tube in the upper shop is being hurried along.
 Geo. W. Cochrane spent Sunday in New Haven.
 R. F. Smith and wife have returned from New York.
 Several from here went to New Mil ford Friday to attend the trial of Ross vs Cole.
 D. l.. Smith is busy taking inventory at Cornwall Bridge Iron Co.'S store where he has been appointed receiver.
 Miss Abbie Smith of Sharon spent Sunday in West Cornwall
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
THEY ALL SAY so.

They Waited Long for it, but When it
 Came it Did the Work.
 It had been at Holyoke, Springfield and Hartford, before appearing in New Britain. From New Britain it travelled south to Meriden and Middletown, and visited all other towns and cities in Con- necticut in their turn. When it came to New Britain it created considerable excitement and the residents of that city, like every other city and town along it's route became anxious and curi- ous to know who would be next as the testimony from representative citizens was daily published in the local papers Week after week went by and the good people of New Britain settled down to the fact that what their neighbors said must be so; that local testimony and statements from people they knew must be reliable. One whose testimony help ed to push the good work along in New Britain is well known in that city. He can be depended upon to answer any communication mailed to him or to cor roborate personally what he says here. We refer to MT Henry Rackllff, of 90 Greenwood St., New Britain, Conn, an old employee of the Stanley Rule and h0N6l OO. leodU Wudb uo SdJb. lOu will then know what Connecticut people waited for and how one of them treated the stranger. Mir Rackliff says: "For over year I had kidney complaint, affecting my back, the kidney secretions and causing general depression. I tried everything but it still clung to me. My attention was directed to Doan's Kidney Pills and procured box at drug store. Now I am watchman in the factory and the tramping up and down stairs pearly killed me. I had to stop and straighten myself on every floor. As grew worse had to rise six and seven times after retiring and the kidney secretions became offensive. In fine, I was in presty bad shape. I never got hold of anything that did me half as much good as Doan's Kidney Pills. I had not finished the second box when my back ceased aching. The kidney secretions are natural and the tired feel ing disappeared I continued the treatment until was satisfied that I was cured. You may use my testimony in any way you wish.
 For sale by all dealers-price 50 cents. Mailed by Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name Doans and take no substitute.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
A. W, PARSONS
 Ashley Falls, Mass.
CORNWALL HItIDGE.

Mrs Sarah Pierce of Meriisn is visit Ing her brother, Hon. V. c. Beers, and family.
 Rev Almon E Smith Is in Brooklyn, attending the NJ, 10 Conference. His wife is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 Ralph 5. Beers is at home on vaca- ton from the Polytechnic School at Worcester, Mass, of which he is a stu dent.
 The pulpit at the M E. church will be supplied next Sunday by Ralph Fl Tibbals. who is studying for the minis try, and very brilliant young man. Come and hear him.
 Mir J. Comstock of Warren has nov ed into the residence Of Mrs Mary A, Wadhams and will z into the mercan- tile business very soon.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Marvin and son also Mr Wm. Marvin of Derby. are at Mir Samuel Msrvin's
 Mrs Helen J. Page closed her school in this district last Friday for two weeks vacation.
 Joseph Santmeyer is home from Pittsfald Mass
 Dr w. M. Curtiss and wife are at New Haven on visit
 Mrs A. Turbach is in New Haven for treatment of troublesome tumur.
 Robert Marvin who was su severely kicked by horse is able to be around again.
 Mrs Mary X. Wadhams has returned from visit to her son at Ihomaston.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
and SOUTH CANAAN

Arthur s. Dean captured a fine wIld- cat last week weighing lSi lbs.
 NJ. c Dean is selling about 400 dozen eggs each week.
 There will be many changes in this section this spring.
 R. Stanton has removed to Canaan Valley to take charge of the Clemans farm. Charles Babcock will take his place at So. Canaan on the Goodwin farm.
 home in Sheffield. Mass, (Erush HilD and moved there. Brdsey Dean will occupy the house vacated by Mir De- Forrest.
 Frank D. Silvernail will occupy tue John R Hurlburt house under the mountain,
 0 W. Parmlev has moved to Ca. naan Valley, and Fred Parmley to Clay ton where he will workithe Wadsworth farm.
 Mir and Mrs S. ". Morris, who have been in Torriugton the past year, will return to their home in tbis place early in April.
 John Shultiss will work the Murray farm the coming year.
 Our schools have closed for the spring vacation. The teachers have given universal satisfactian and will re- turn to their respective schools for the summer term
 NJ and Mrs Geo W. Deau of Vest field, Mass, are guests of relatives and friends in this place.
 Miss May Lucas of Goshen spent a little time last week at the home of her brother, Frank Lucas
 Hunts Lyman Irou Go have disposed of the Carrier house at Lower city to a man by the name of Brdsee from Ca Iaan.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
MILL RlvE ERR

MT and Mrs John s. Wolfe, of Pitts field, were in town Friday.
 Mrs Geo s Adams and children, of Pittsfeld, are spending the week with her parents, MT and Mrs Dyer Stanard. Mrs Wm. Sheldon returned from her home in Bridgeport, Ct., Saturday.
 E. E. Stanard and Wesley Fields are making necessary repairs at the cream cry and we expect soon to see it running again.
 Rev Albert Plumb, of Southfeld, preached his last sermon at the Cong'l church Sunday morning.
 Prof. Stevens dancing class closed their course of lessons Tuesday evening with reception.
 Harry N. Knight, who is working for Judge Roraback of Cansan, was home over Sunday.
 John Hayes spent Sunday with friends in Lee.
 John Garrahan is on the sick list.
 Charles Feighrey is visiting friends in Norfolk.
 Dannie Nolan, of Norfolk, is visiting relatives here. .-
 Mrs Daniel Crime is on the sick list.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
DISCOVERED BY A WOMAN.

Another great discovery has been made, and that too, by 8 lady in this country. "Disease fastened it's clutches upon her and for seven years she with stood it's severest tests, but her vital or gans were undermined and death seem- ed imminent. For three months she coughed necessarily, and could not sleep She finally discovered 8 way to recovery. by purchasing of us bottle of pr Kings New Discovery for con- sumption. and was so much relieved on taking first dose, that she slept all night; and with two bottles, has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs Luther Lutz." Thus writes w. 0. Ham, nick & Co. of Shelby. NC. Trial bottles free at W. H Camps drug store. Regular size 5Oc and $l CO.,. Every bottle guaranteed.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
LAK EvILLE.

Many persons attended the lecture at the Hotchkiss School last week Wednes- day evening, given by Henry w. Ray mond, a elassmate at college of Prof. 0. G. Coy. headmaster of the Hotchkiss School The lecture, entitled, 1.-The Navies of the World" was very instruc- tive and timely. The lecturer gave a graphic description of ship building i since history began up to the present time All through the lecture pictures of ships, beginning with the simplest kind that mankind constructed and end ing with the modern iron clad battle ships, were shown with 8 stereopticon on large canvas. The views were magnificent and elicited much applause, also the lecturer was frequently ap- plauded for he told many happy and humorous historical anecdotes.
 John Baker, the shoemaker, IS very sick and is not expected to recover very soon. He has been very feeble for some time. His advanced age of about 76 years, is against him.
 LATER. John Baker died Tuesday evening. Deceased has been a resident of this village about 25 years. His wife and children live in New Haven. At this writing, Wednesday morning, 1t has not been decided when the funeral will take place.
 Frederick Simpson. of Sullivan Co, [, N. Y.. has charge of the creamery now. J. NJ Miller, our harnessmaker, has just received fine assortment of har- ness, cooler blankets, all sizes and kinds of horse collars and swests, etc.. at prices cheaper than ever.
 Miss Louise Miller returned home Tuesday from a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs Alfred Heaton, at Winsted
 The mems meeting last Sunday was we'll attended. Dr Hurd was the lead CT. and his handling of tho subject, "The young man prophetic" was very entertaining and instructive.
 Rev F. D. Abrams preached two ex- cellent sermons last Sunday morning and evening. to large congregations, that partook of the nature of farewell ser mon. Mir Abrams stated that his rela' tions with the official board, members of the church and the public at large were the best he ever enjoyed. The reverend gentleman has served his full term of five years at the M. E church. He left for conference Monday after. noon, and everybody here wishes him God speed wherever his call for serving the Master will take him. Mir Abrams | family will leave here for their future home Thursday of this week. but will visit relatives before they settle down again. Mir and Mrs Albert Pulver went Tues day to Crsryville, N. T., to spend few days with friends.
 Mrs Patrick Francis is very sick and under the doctors care.
 James Van Dyke was loading hit wagon Tuesday morning back of The | G W. Hall Company store when hit horses became unmanageable and rar out into the street and jumped across the watering trough kettle, which they upset. They ultimately landed in from of the maple tree next to Louis Sing'i Laundry with broken wagon and har ness. Mir Van Dyke was bruised bu | not seriously. The horses were not in 1 jured.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
CH PINvILLE.

Robert Scoville was in town Tuesday.
 D. c. Thomson spent Sunday with friends in New York clty.
 Mrs Thos. Corcorau, of Albany, N. T., is visiting at Mrs Geo. Gsrlaud's.
 H. N. Curtiss spent Sunday in town.
 Mir and Mrs Kerrigan are staying at Geo Garland, Jr's.
 A daughter was born to Mir and Mrs Stephen Soules last Saturday.
 Freak Moore, who has been in the creamery for the last two years. moved last week to Robertsville and will take charge of the creamery there. Mir Eckler of New Boston will take Mir Moore's place.
 At the filth meeting of the Literary Club held Thursday evening, March 24, there were 3S members present The evening was msdc enjoyable to all pres ent by readings by members of the club, but everyone especially enjoyed an essay ou "Those Good Old Times" by D 0 Thomson. The essayist seem- ed to think there was no time like the present.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31

After all that is said about certain newspapers, their methods and their yellowness, they can come forward and prove as great per cent of their news correct as any of the other papers, which sometimes use the sensational" sheet to get their pointers from, investi- gate the news, and glvs slightly diff ferent version of it themselves as their own news. Certain it is that one of these so-called yellow journals had
 'news" that was not truthful, simply because the people directly interested in the incident told the reporter false story and when the wrong account came out in the metropolitan daily, those interested people showed it as an example of their ability to stuff re- porter. That's not hard job. and any smooth liar, or certainly two smooth liars could do the thing to nicety. It is supposed fact among country peo- pie that you can send any big fake story to the New York Journal or World and get it published; but you can't unless you do some tall lying over your own signature. These two papers are mark for the carrots that someone in an audience is always ready to throw, but the World has many charitable projects to it's credit, and the Journal has achieved the rescue of Miss Cisner- os, placed before the American people the true conditions of affairs in Cuba, caused the arrest of Mrs Mack and Mar tin Thorn, and if these papers do adver- tise themselves too much to our notion let us remember 8 fin de siecle" max i'm: "Blow thine own horn, lest, in the neglect thereof, it remain untooted."
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Prayers the Little Children Say.

The prayers the little children say, They are not fine of speech, But they hold deeper mystery Than any tome could teach. And they reach further up to heaven Than wiser prayers can reach. The angels laugh to hear, each day, The prayers the little children say. The prayers the little children say No toiling angel brings; They pass right through the shining ray That searches selfish things. (They are so little that they slip Between the guarding wings.l And God says Hush and give them way The prayers the little children say. The prayers the little children say An, if we knew the samel For ours, so wise and gaunt and gray, Walk wearily and lame. And by the time they come to God They have forgot his name. Would we may some time to learn to pray The prayers the little children say
 Post Wheeler.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31

Chief of Police Edward O. Ginty of Danbury has been making himself fa- nous of late by his important arrests and has just added another feather to his cap. See our state news. Ginty has reputation in other lines as he was a..few years ago editor of the Danbury Dispatch and also is a writer of, pro- ducer of. and singer of comic opera. All newspaper men are expected to be versatile but Ginty has more than filled expectations.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1898.
FAST DAY PROCLAMATION. State of Connecticut.
 By his Excellency, Lorrin A, Cooke. Governor.
A REORGANIZATION.

A PhOOLAMAIlON
 Following custom as old as the state and in harmony with our laws, l hereby designate and appoint Friday. the eighth day of April next, as day of Fasting and Prayer.
 I recommend that the people of the state abstain from their various pur- suits and upon that day gather in their places of public worship. and render to Almighty God sincere and devout hom- age by confession and prayer, and es- pecially that they do earnestly beseech Him in the present crisis of our country to avert war if it may be consistent with humanity and national honor.
 Given under my hand and the seal of
 the state, this twenty second
 day of March. in the year of t-- our Lord. one thousand, eight SEAL hundred and ninety eight, t~) and of the independence of
 the United States the one
 hundred and twenty-second.
 LORRIN A. COOKE. By his Excellency's command:
 CHARLES PHELPS,
 Secretary of the State.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
HIM R ROsK {.

Miss Ruby Weed is spending her two weeks vacation in Bridgeport.
 N, A. McNeil of New York city has been in town for few days.
 Mir and Mrs R. Fenton have been out of town for the past two days.
 Miss Jessie Winterbottom is qnite i'll with the measles
 Miss Clara Hutchinson is visiting her friend Mrs Frank Bristol in Chatham, N Y.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
suh.cripsion Acceunt.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5jul99 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1S99 It Is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- newal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evi- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31

"I can say one thing for Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy; and that is that it excels any proprietary medicine have seen on the market, and I have been in the practice the past forty years" writes J. NJ. Jack son, M. D Bronson Fla. Physicians like Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarhoea Remedy because it is a scientific preparation. and because 1t always gives qnick relief, Get bottle at W. H Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo, H. Clark's drug store. Salisbury; G. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Wanted.

Ladies and gentlemen suffering from
 throat and lung difficulties to call at our store dently recommend it as a cure for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Consumption and all di- seases of the throat and lungs. It will stop a cough quicker than any other known remedy. We believe it will cure you. In croup or whooping cough it is sure to give instant re- lief Large sizes soc and 25c. Sold by Coch- rane Bros, w. Cornwall: Geo. E. Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
NEW MARLBORO.

Charles Bently, who lives ut Wallace Bentley's, his unele's, in Clay ton, was at home over Sunday.
 Rev J Lewis of Mill River occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church last Sunday
 Wesley Field went to Mill River Friday to get rsaay for his dutles as but termaker in that place.
 The household goods of the late Nancy Mccarthy were sold at public auction Monday the 2S tn.