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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-21
The Firemen's Field Day.

The first annual meet of the Cresco
| fire department is to be held at the fair
grounds on the afternoon of July 81
next Thursday, and perhaps word
about the meet and the department will
| not be amiss.
The department is volunteer organ.
ization, to which the members give their
time for the protection OF the city until
we are large enough to support q paid
department. The boys voluntarily give
time and work-al i it takes both to be-
come familiar with the use of the appar-
atus and in the study of the best meth
ods of fire fighting. Now, what has the
city done or is it doing in return? 1t
furnished the hook and ladder trucks,
and later the hose carts. The boys fur
nished their own uniforms; and seldom
go to fire without some one having a
suit of clothes badly damaged, for they
go at the sound OF the alarm whether
dressed for their usual work or for
church; and they keep up the orgauiza-
ton. They of course know that they are
not as effective as we'll paid city de.
partment, but they believe they can and
do save property.
They say that with little encourage
ment they can improve their organiza-
tion, but to do this they need little
money. They are not soliciting for SUBJ
scriptions of money-they never have
but are going to give an athletic meet,
at which general admission fee of 25
cents will be charged. The program of
this meet appears elsewhere in this issue.
The money raised will go into the de.
partnent treasury to be used for the
good of the department, which is equiva-
lent to saying for the good of the city.
Don't you think this an enterprise
worthy of your encouragement? Turn
out Thursday afternoon and see good
exhibition of athletics. The afternoons
outing will be worth more to you than
the quarter; and besides, the quarter will
be used for the Improvement OF the de.
partment, and thus will Indirectly, if not
directly come back to you. You will not
only enjoy the afternoon, but will have
the satisfaction of knowing that you are
encouraging a good work. How else
can you do as much with as little effort?
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-21

The Political Equality Club will
meet at the home of Mrs. r. S. Caward
on Thursday, July 81, at 2:3O p. m.
Lesson: Fifth chapter Chambers Civil
Government.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-21

one OF the newest of Cresco's busi-
ness institutions is already one of its
most fiourishing ones. We refer to the
cigar factory under the management
%. f. Milton. Coming here a little
over two months ago, stranger to
the city and his cigars unknown, he
already has more than he, assisted by
his son, can do, being far behind with
HIS orders, and is compelled to send
for help. The leader he is putting on
the market is called "Mitton's Com
mercial." and is pronounced by old
smokers to be as fine cigar as is sold
in Cresco or any other town for cents.
He also manufactures" "SpeckledTrout"
and 'Battle Leaders" but the Com
mercials" are the ones which receive
his special attention. Mr.. Milton
formerly worked in one of the largest
cigar factories in ST. Paul and is fully
conyersant with all the details of the
business, leaving there to establish a
factory at Preston, Minn., which situ-
alton proved undesirable. While at
Preston, the Times Of that place said
in regard to him and his leading cigar:
TRY 1T, and while you enjoy an excel.
lent smoke, remember that you are
making it possible for sober, indus
trious citizen to abide with us and
thus adding to the material wealth
and prosperity of our town." 1t is
to urge our citizens to
patronize Mr.. Milton, for as soon as
they smoke Commercial" they be-
come regular buyers of him. 1t is now
simply a question Of how large his
factory of the future will be, for Mr..
Milton intends to make this his permi-
nent home and add his share to the
growth and prosperity of our town.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-21

Excursion tickets are on sale daily
at all stations OF Chicago Great Vest
ern Ry to Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo and Glenwood Springs, Colo.,
at very low rate. Apply to any Agent
Maple Leaf Route" for full particu-
lars address +. I'll. Lord, General Pass.
g Ticket Agent, 113 Adams ST.,
Chicago. sept. 30.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-21
Band Program

for the concert to be given Friday
evening of this week, consisting of
the following:
March: "Our Director". f. f. Bigelow
Spanish Waltz: "Graziela j. Giova-
mini
March: "Bellerophon" M. NJ. Snyder
Overture: "Oriental" M. BIGGER
Dance Characterisque: "Uncle
Jasper's Jubilee. e. r. PAUL
Serenade: 'Dreamland" w. S. Ripley
Galop: "Tramway". L. Guillame
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-21
Rowery Dance.

d. y. Wheeler will give dance this
Friday evening at his bowery on the
NJ. M. Moon farm, 81 miles southeast
of town. Good music will be furnish
ed and good time guaranteed. Every
body come.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-21
Binding Iwine!

Two full carloads of the Sewell s
Day brand, fully guaranteed as tt
strength and quality, Examine il
and learn price,
to aug, lath. d. A. LYONS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-21

Educate Your Eoweis with Casoarers.
candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever,
sec. xoc' o'C. teli- druggls.a refund money
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
elm His Steps"

Our readers will be especially interested
in the story elsewhere published concern
ing Rev. Charles M. Sheldon OF Topeka,
Kan, the author of that remarkable
book, "In His Steps, Mr.. Sheldon is a
former Vermonter and our story is
written by Philip Eastman, son Of DR..
Eastman of Topeka and nephew OF
Henry q. Ely of st. Johnsbury. Mrs.
Sheldon, the wife OF the talented preacher
and author, is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. B. Merriam of Topeka, who are
former residents Of st. Johusbury.
The article comes with especial timeli.
ness as we begin to publish next week in
serial form this famous story. This
story was read chapter by chapter by
the author to his church at Topeka a
year ago. 1t was afterwards published
in book form and had a tremendous sale
more than three million copies being sold
in four months. The largest sale was in
England where it was brought out by
twenty different publishers. The New
York Sun few weeks ago gave nearly a
page review of the story and incidents OIL
its publication and Harper's Weekly o
last week has a picture of the author
and a sketch OF his life and literary work
This story will appear in these columns
through the fall and winter months and
will be read with great interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
The Forest Tent Caterpillar.

A correspondent of the Springfield Re-
publican writes from Stowe concerning
the damage done to trees by caterpilars
and birds as follows:
II have been through two seasons here
with the forest tent caterpillar (Clisio-
campa disstria), and want to say that
you are wrong when you say that they
prefer naples to eat. They will eat every
tree and bush known, excepting only
butternuts and sumach, as far as my
pretty close observation goes. They are
very happy on rosebushes and currant
bushes, and disdain nothing. They
might be easily mistaken for the apple
worm (Clisiocampa americana), and are
often found together with them on
trunks of trees. The main dependence
we have for their destruction is the very
great number and variety of parasites
which are following them closely and
which destroy the life of the insect in the
cocoon, so that they never come out
moths.
"And one word about birds. don't
want to have them killed, of course, but
they will not eat these hairy caterpillars
so they are of no use as to them. And
they are not all guiltless, either. have
been obliged to have the sapsuckeI
(Sphyrapicus varius) shot on my trees il
did not want to lose the whole of a fine
grove of alders which they were killing
They had already destroyed pet weep
ing willow. They fairly girdle the trees
puncturing the bark for the sap, and so
do not think it wrong to shoot them
for the tree cannot defend itself by NOV
ing away from them.
II send this for the benefit OF the ento.
mological editor, who, perhaps, has not
killed the forest worm by pails.full, as
have, this summer. think the pest is
passing away now from here. At any
rate, we do feel somewhat encouraged
in view OF the parasites which we have
found. Perhaps the best thing people
can do is to have the school children
properly instructed as to the different
phases of the creature, so that they will
be interested in it,"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Church Notes.

Rev. Edward G. French of the Congre-
gational church at Johnson will preach
at the South church next Sunday morn
ing and there will be union service at
the North church in the evening.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Morning service at 10 AS.
Subject, Jesus Christ" Childrens Sun
day school following the morning service.
Wednesday evening meeting at 7.30.
Reading room open Wednesday and
Thursday from to s. Christian Science
literature on hand.
The North church pulpit was occupied
last Sunday morning by Rev. Edward
Mason. a brother of F. w. Mason Of
Passumpsic.
There will be meeting of the Cradle
Roll of the North church next Thursday
afternoon from four to six o'clock. All
the babies and youngest children of the
church not already members are espe-
cially invited. Admission for adults ten
cents.
The feast of the Assumption OF the
Blessed Virgin was appropriately oh.
served at the Notre Dame DIES Victiores
church yesterday. Masses were said at
and 7.3O a. m. High mass at 10
o'clock was conducted by Father Mar
ceau and there was special music on this
occasion. The services of the day con-
cluded with vespers at 7.30 p. IN. The
floral decorations OF the church were very
elaborate.
The ladies OF the Free Baptist church
will hold a sociable at the home OF Mrs.
George Spaulding, No. 8, Railroad street
this week Friday evening. Rev. and
Mrs. A. l. DAVIS of Bath will be present
Members and friends of the society are
invited.
There will be no service at the First
Baptist church next Sunday, but on
August 81 the regular service will be
conducted by Rev. A. c. Hussey.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
A Jockey for Eighty Years.

Charles Taylor, who drove Robert b.,
2.21 1-2, at the races at st. Johnsbury
on July 4, is 90 years old and has prob
ably been driving race horses longer
than any other man in the United States.
The Rutland Herald has recently secured
very readable interview from him
which will be of interest to many Of our
readers.
II have been racing horses for over 80
years. | was born in Canada and my
father taught me to ride running horses
when was about 10 years old. That
was before they began to have races in
harness. About 80 years ago l started
in to drive horse in harness, and | re-
member being the first man to drive a
horse mile in three minutes in Mon
treal. 1t was at a kind of fair there and
the people cleared the track to see ne try
to DO mile in three minutes. The track
was not much like your track here. 1t
close. 1t was awlully slippery and the
race horses had heavy shoes on with
winter corks. drove in what we called
cart 1t weighed 800 or 400 pounds
and would hold four people. The har-
ness weighed about rs pounds, should
think, and had collar and names. We
didn't think breastplate was sale.
Well, | made the mile in three minutes
and the crowd went wild. 1t was con-
6dently asserted that the record made
there would never be beaten. We bought
that horse for about $35. She had no
regular name like your driving horses
now, but we used to call her Black Mol
around the barn. We began using sulkies
about 70 or rs years ago. The first
sulky had weighed about 175 pounds
1t had wheels over six feet high and the
seat was made on strips OF wood nailed
to the thills at one end. This brought
me way up above the horses oack and
the strips of wood acted as springs
There was comparatively little change
in sulkies from that time until these
modern sulkies came into use. Th,
wheels were made little lower every
year and the whole thing got lighter
remember when l thought 60 pount
sulky wasn't safe. Now ride one that
weighs under 80 pounds. Yes l hav,
seen good deal OF horse racing and they
say I'm getting old, but I'm only boy
yet and don't hardly feel as though
ought to be out OF our yard
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

bridal party being assisted in receiving
by the parents of the bride. Mrs. Prior
was gowned in handsome black silk.
The wedding presents, which were hand
some and numerous, represented almost
every state in the union. Friends were
in attendance from the surrounding
cities, and Burlington, VT, Nashua, N.
H., and other places.
"In the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop
started on wedding tour through New
York and New Hampshire, from which
they will go to Peoria where they will
reside"
St. Johnsbury friends extend congratu-
lations.
Annis-Paige.
pretty home wedding took place
Thursday afternoon, August 10th, at
two O'Clock at the home of the brides
parents No. Elliot street. when Arthur
A. Annis and Vernie M. Paige were
united in marriage by Rev. M. H. Mill,
the ring service being used.
The house was prettily decorated with
ferns, golden rod, cut flowers and potted
plants.
The bride looked lovely in a dress OF
white silk muslin with ribbon trimmings
and carried white roses. Only the i'm
mediate friends were present. They were
the recipients of many beautiful presents
which testified to the esteem in which
they were held.
The happy couple left on the evening
train for short wedding trip through
the mountains, after which they will re.
turn to st. Johnsbury where they will
make their future home. Their many
friends wish them long and prosperous
| LIFE
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
-Stereopticon views tonight COM
mencing at $50, on the Hill.

-Stereoptcon views tonight COM
mencing at 8. 80, on the Hill.
Lightning struck A. M. Peck's
house above the cemetry Saturday even
ing, but no serious damage was done.
The hearing in the disbarment pro-
ceedings of Lawyer Lemerise will take
place before Senator Ross as referee next
Monday. Mr.. Lemerise is now in Mon
treal and may remain there permanently.
Advertised letters at the Post Office
for the week ending August ~: Badger,
Mrs. Susie A; Lalenchine, Mrs. Jency ;
Moulton, Mrs. D. A; Tetrault, Miss
Mary; Wilford. Mrs. E. j.; Blake,
Amos; Clifford, Frank p; Gilson, Geo.
A.; Greenwsy, Fred; Griffin, Matt
Miller, Henry; Richards, R. L.; Stone,
X. D.; Whitney, VIM. ].
d. M. Miller, head of the firm
of D. M. Miller & Co. of Philadelphia,
has made survey Of the village and
prepared drawing of village map to
a scale and containing the lines of every
lot and buildings with their owners
name. The map when Autographed will
be four feet square and will be very
desirable for various uses.
Lovers of tennis in this town are
making arrangements to have the state
tennis tournament held here either the
last week in August or the first week ir
September. There are about dozer
here who would enter the tournament
and a good delegation is expected from
Bennington besides Others from st
Albans, Burlington and Montpelier
Both singles and doubles will be played
and dirt court will be used.
John W. Titcomb is receiving daily
replies to the proposed Fish and Game
excursion to Quebec on Aug. 20 and will
be able to announce next week whether
there is enough patronage to warran
taking the trip. He has received wort
from the general passenger agent of tn
Quebec Central that the train over tn
Passumpsic division will be brough
into Quebec on the morning Of the 30tl
at 7.15 a. m. instead of $40, which will
bring this train into Quebec at the sam
time as the one over the Central Vermont
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Lieut.. Mason made another trip

Lieut.. Mason made another trip to
St. Johnsbury last week and enlisted
about dozen from st. Johnsbury and
vicinity for service in the Philippines. II
these pass the medical examination at
Plattsburg they will then be regular
members of the 26th infantry. ]. Albert
Gale has been accepted as a member OF
the band and he has passed the examina-
t;on. The leader of the band is brother
of E. L. Stiles OF this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
THE BR00KS-YYLER X
X DRY GOODS co.
The Story is Told

of who rabbits fingered around
faithfully all day without selling then home When
his mother how happened he had done business replied that
had asked him what the sack
Now like this boy hope patrons
strongly impressed with the idea that goods absolutely
essential display them and their merits the and the
We advertise goods not have what
Our goods the best buy and cordially solicit
your inspection
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Cresco.

One of the most widely advertised corsets of the
present day is the "Cresco." Fashion journals
and ladies' magazines have been discussing
it's peculiar merits Women have heard about
the "Cresco" Corset, the only corset made that
Cannot brake at the waist line. 1t will be pleas
ing news to our patrons when we tell them that
we have secured the sole agency for this section of
the famous "Cresco" Corset.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No. 2
Tuesday night, September 49,
7. c. STEVENS, Chancellor Commander.
I. M. CusHMAN, Keeper of Records and Seal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.

Palestine Commandery, No. 5, K. T.
The next Stated and annual Conclave will
be held on August 49,
PERLEy F. HAzEN,
DRLos M. BACON, Commander
Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
THE BR00KS-TYLER
DRY GOODS CO.
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Work Wanted.
Horse for Sale.
House to Rent.
Lyndon Institute.
Remember the Races.
Low Telephone Rates.
Watches-C. &. Simanton.
ssmaking-Mrs. Smith.
Bankruptcy Notice-Turner.
Bankruptcy Notice--Kinney.
Buy Wisely-S. A. Moore & Co.
Position as Housekeeper Wanted.
Among Other Things-L. P. Leach.
A Pretty Girl-Summer st. Laundry.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

WEATHER RECORD.
At Bingham's Drug Store. for the week
ending August 10, 1899.
Highest Lowest
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Franklin and the Ford Shoes.

getting bigger and bigger people
better The only objection have to them is that they
sell pairs but they bring many
what We have them for
women and children. The prices too high
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
One Man Says:

shoes and they are wear
long think will not have to buy another pair
or at least three months"
He had reference to the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
THE LAST SAD RITES.

The Funeral Services of the late DIR.
Lamson at 81. Johnsbury, Hartford
and NOrth HadIey.- Personal and Press
Tributes TO the Great Preacher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Knights of Pythias.

!. bAGON,
Recorder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Characters Made 10 Order.

IL is dangerous In these days, when
science Is making so many wonderful
discoveries, to be skeptical regarding
what the wise men may be able to ac-
complish, for when their predictions
are made good we may be laughed at
for our lack OF faith. But we are In
clincd to doubt II the fascinating
prophecy Of II "lending Now York sur
geon" will ever. be fulfilled. "As our
psychologists and patbologists are be-
coming acquainted with the duties per-
formed by almost every square quarter
" AN inch of the whole BRAIN" he says,
century will yet be young when the
surgeon, under certain conditions, will
form or mold the character, cause hab-
itual drunkards and criminals to become
saints and cure bad temper after few
weeks residence IN II hospital. II no
unforeseen barrier stands In our way, we
shall, before the present generation Is
dead, have swept the police courts and
prisons from the land as no longer need
ed"
II will probably be many years be-
fore surgeons are able to ADVERTISED
"Characters formed while you wait"
Alcoholic excesses are not entirely n
matter OF the brain after the victim
has become far advanced IN the habit.
Rcjuvenation Of the brain would not
restore tone To the stomach weakened
by many years OF abuse. Surgical
operations may change human ten
denotes, but not human nature. That
is Interchangeable. AS long ns there
are human beings IL will continue to
crop out and we shall have need for
our prisons and police. Modern sur
gerry will hardly be the advance agent
OF the millennium. But the prophecy
may form the basis Of some very
pleasant day dreams.-Pitisburg Ddiiy
| NetCs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Guide for Exposition Visitors.

The National Export Exposition man
agement has received inquiries from
many intending visitors as 10 the most
direct route from the railway stations to
the Exposition. The distance II not
great, the way Is easy and single fare
only Is required on any street car line
bringing the railway stations and the
Exposition into communication.
Visitors arriving In Philadelphia at
the Broad Street Station of the Penn.
sylvanla Railroad or at the Reading
terminal OF tho Reading Railway, take
cars going west on Market or Walnut
street as far rs Thlrty-sixth street.
whore thoy will be transferred TO cars
reaching the Exposition grounds.
Single fare.
Visitors arriving at the Baltimore Il
Ohio Railroad Station, at Twcnty.fourtb
aud Chestnut streets. take cars west ON
Chestnut street or Walnut street To
grounds. Single fare.
South Street station, on the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Rail
road, Is within minutes walk to the
grounds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25

The town has been overrun with
stout, abe-bodied hoboos during the
past week, who have been begging from
door to door, for just a few cents TO get
a bite or sup, and when they get
enough Of the necdful it is always sup
they get. Alcohol IL their favorite bev-
erage, and they manage to keep tanked
up by working the sympathy racket to
the limit. Provision should be made
TO have them run in and put to work on
the streets as soon as they show up In
the town. The people are getting very
tired of the annoyance, and sober, de-
cent folks have no right to be tormented
with this class.-Freeport Journal.
Tramps have not been as numerous in
Reynoldsville this year as they have in
previous years, but the great demand
all over the country for laborers is
proof positive that most of the tramps
are too lazy to work and would rather
bep