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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
APlain Statement

"The Cresco Military Band" was
organized III May 1897, aud EMPLOYED
professional instruction at $40. 90 pei
week. The baud boys have practiced
two evenings per week since organic.
ing, and bought and paid for S4o5. 90
worth OF instruments,S2 6S. 90 worth of
uniforms, aud STAG. 90 worth of music.
The instruments Except Tuba and
Bass DRUM are owned individually.
Besides the above items the boys have
contributed literally to the general
fund.
A certain person, purporting to be
good citizen, the other day made The
remark, ~ do not feel indebted to the
band boys. If was to give ANYTHING
| would give it direct to the Professor. !,
For the benefit of such people, we
VIII say, the band boys have not re.
ce'ved one dollar individually from
the contributions and earnings of the
band, as all monies received goes into
the general fund. The members OF
the band are all citizens of our city.
aud do not expect, or hope, to receive
any financial aid individually from the
organization, but they do hope to re.
celve enough support from the public
to make the organization self-sustain
ing.
AT the present date (Feb'y 27th 1eoo)
the band owes S134.eo. The band
boys feel grateful tor the encourage
ment aud assistance given them by
the citizens of Cresco, and vicinity,
and hope to be worthy of their futher
support. The open.air concerts will
be weekly occurance as soon as the
weather will permit in the spring.
Cresco Military Band,
By FRANK b. TOMAS. President.
c. A. l.. LooM1s, Secy. and Treas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
ROBERTS VICTORY.
Surrender of Gen, cronje Causes
Joy in Great Britain,
LORD ROBERTS SENDS FULL ACCOUNT
The Boer Commanders and His Force
of 1000 Men Lay Down Their
Arms-Cronje Is Sent to
Cape Town.

London, Feb. 2S.-From John o.
Greats to Landsend there has been
cheering for the queen and univer-
sal singing of the national anthem
This with mutual congratulations is
the Brlton's way of celebrating the
most cheerful day of the war. AL
ready he is taking stock of the situa-
ton and measuring the future. There
is no disposition to overestimate the
success. The government entertains
no illusion. AS announced in the
house of commons. 10000 additional
troops will Immediately go out and
the effective force will be kept near
100000. Lord Roberts has done more
than to capture 1000 Beers and few
guns. He is within striking distance
of one of the Boer capitals and is mas
ter of large district of the Free
State. He has given shock to Boer
confidence and immeasurably restored
the spirit of his own troops. In cap
turing Cronje he has taken leader
whose presence alone was worth thou
sands to the Boer cause. The best
; opinion here is that the Transvaalers
are certain to continue the fight with
undiminished valor, but it is not so
certain about the Free Staters.
Splendid Bravery of Enemy.
While the afternoon papers all COM
ment upon this happy coincident, they
do not forget the splendid bravery Of
the enemy. The st. James Gazette
says:
r,,1a, ~
not been able to Withstand any longer the
bombardment which few modern soldiers
could have supported for so many hours
as they have days. The influence of the
surrender not only upon the situation at
Ladysmith. but on the whole conduct of the
war will be immense
If the news of the relief of Ladysmith
only reaches England, and it is quite pos
sible this may be the case, the cup of ma
tional happiness would be full"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
Saratoga.


The Mrs. kakacs, Will Searles and
Thomas Kakac attended the band
concertin Cresco last week. They all
say it was fine.
Mrs. n. Graf visited her daughter
and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Stern last week. Mr.. N. Graf was a
business caller this week.
A telephone message to Thomas
Craft from DEBORAH saying ]. Craft
was dead. Funeral Friday.
a social dance at Charley Sigler'a
Wednesday eve, a mostenjoyable time
reported.
Albert Pickett, from Brookings,
Dakota, has bought Nichols black
smith shop. Mr.. Pickett comes high
ly recommended as blacksmith and
as good citizen, and people will
probably be able to get their work
done as Mr.. Nichols health has been
very bad
Lew Thomas moved into the Paine
house.
Two families from Cedar Rapids
moved here this week, one on the
Fred West farm and one on the Will
Pembleton farm. Both will buy farms
here.
Andy Butler shot large timber
wolf one day last week, two more
were seen near here. J.P.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
CREsce MARKETS
Corrected each issue. J
Care Of Lamps.

Many housekeepers think there is
nothing to learn about the care OF
lamps; but II the little details here
mentioned are adhered to, there will
be great difference in the light.
First, lamp must be cleaned and
filled every morning; the burners
should be cleaned once a week, and the
hest way is to boil them in water in
which Gold Dust Washing Powder has
been added. Put a teaspoonful into a
quart of water, and boil ten minutes.
The fues should be put in q pan Of
cold water, and heated slowly until
they boil, then take off and let them
cool gpadually-this toughens the glass.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
Elma.

The Rev. Father Gum went to On.
buque Monday noon.
j. Q. Webster of Cresco was an Elma
business caller Monday.
Granpa Watson moved into town
Friday, and is occupying the house
adjoining j. r. T'runkey's.
Henry Thielman went to Waterloo
Monday on business.
p. w. Fay is still very low.
Operator Curtis and wife have gone
to housekeeping in rooms over New.
combs harness shop.
j. Mcdonald and familymove to Nc
lntire, their future home, this week.
ID. III. Tidgwell went to Chicago
Wednesday, with cattle.
The last dance before the Lenten
season was given Monday evening in
). Devuraux hall. The young people
had most enjoyable time.
The supper and bazaar given by the
Cemetery Association last Wednesday
night was a decided success and ne tied
the society neat sum. A number of
young people from Alta Vista attend
ed.
-. Howard and sister, Miss Mamie,
OF Crescoj are spending few days with
friends in and around Elma.
Rev. and Mrs. L. e. Potter re turned
to their home at Toledo, Iowa, Friday,
after weeks visit among their many
| friends.
Mrs. E. Eastman and Miss Kathryn
Craft returned from st. Paul Tuesday
morning.
Mr.. Walters has purchased the
Crooks house on the east side and will
soon quit the farm and move to town.
Mr.. Crooks and wife will occupy the
J. Mcdonald house.
Van Leuven, the st. Paul Dispatch
representative was transacting busi-
ness in town Tuesday.
Patrick Noonan has purchased the
east side meat market of j. Mikes and
Will take possession March LIST.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02

one OF these accounts was that of Rep
resentative Stephen Bywater, of Flat
mead county, who deposited $4,000 in
the Bank of Montana, at Helena, on the
thlrd OF last March, after the adjourn
ment OF the legislature. Mr.. Bywater
was put on the stand. He said that he
had brought $4,000 of this sum to
helena with him and kept it in his
trunk all winter, while $4,000 had been
received from his brother as purchase
money on sale of mining stock, He
declared that he had not received any
pay Tor his vote for Mr.. Clark for the
senate, but said that Mr.. Whiteside had
TOLD him that he could get $4,000 for
supporting Mr.. Clark. Other wit
nesses of the d,y We're Clerk Rickerts,
OF the Montana state supreme court;
L. c. Kurtz, of the Montana national
Dank, both new witnesses. and Attor-
ney General Nolan. Mr.. Whiteside and
u. e. Peller, recalled.
Senate.
Washington, Feb. 2S. = Previous an
nouncement that Senator Depew IN.
~ would address the senate Tuesday
drew large attendance of senator's
and anotable assemblage of spectators
in the galleries.
Senator Depew addressed himself to
the resolutions offered on the Philip
pine question, particularly to that pro-
posed by Senator Beveridge Qnd.)
declaratory of a policy of the United
States toward the Philippine islands.
After Senator Turley had concluded
his speech on the Quay case, the Ha-
wallan government bill was again tax
en- up, but little progress was made.
An agreement was reached that final
vote should be taken on the measure
to-day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02


light.
There was much more outward dis
play of rejoicing in the provinces tina,
in London. The Glasgow and Liver
pool stock exchanges were greatly ex
cited. The members sang "God Save til,
Queen repeatedly. and cheered fo]
"Little Bobs." Flags were literally dis
played on the municipal and publ,
buildings in all the large towns
Prisoners Number 1000.
London, Feb. est is now an
nounced that Lord Roberts has notified
the war office that the number of Doe,
prisoners approximates 1000, of which
about 1,150 are citizens of the Orange
Free State. The remainder are citizens
of the Transvaal.
Iwenty-nine Transvaal officers were
captured and is Free State officers
were made prisoners.
The guns captured from the Trans
vaal forces We're three Z 5-centimetre
Krupp's, nine 1-pounders and one
Maxim gun. From the Free staters
the British captured one 7.5-centi-
metre Krupp and one Maxim gun.
The officers captured by Gen. Rob-
erts. besides Gen. Pet Cronje, include
the following well-known command
ers:
Chief commandant NJ. J. wolverans. a
member of the volksraad: Field Cornet
Frus, Scandinavian Maj. Albrecht, the
Famous German artilleryman; Maj. Won
DEWITT, the distinguished German officer,
responsible for most of the splendid en-
gineering works of the Beers since the
commencement of the war.
British Losses.
The war Office has issued a list of
I'll noncommissioned officers and men
wounded in the fighting at Paarde-
berg Sunday, February IS, including
SO Canadians and 273 Highlanders.
Beers Still Fighting.
London, Feb. 2s.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts:
"Paardeberg, Feb. Gin very success.
full attack made by the Royal Canadian
contingent on one of the enemy's trenches
this morning. Maj. Pellemier was wounded
wounded
Gen. Macdonald is expected to return
to duty in a few days"
Opinions on the Surrender.
Berlin, Feb. 2s.-The German news
papers are disappointed at the sur
render of Gen. Cronje. They admit
that Lord Roberts has shown real
military ability and dash and that the
Beers have lost in Cronje their most
skillful leader.
Vienna, Feb. 2s.-The Austrian press
regards the capture of Gen.. .Cronie as
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
SCENE OF GEN. ROBERTS OPERATIONS.
the most important incident Of the
war thus far and the first decisive

the most important incident of the
| war thus far and the first decisive
British success.
Rome, Feb. 2s.-The capitulation of
Gen. Cronje has produced a painful
impression in Rome. The newspapers
are unanimous in expressing their adj
miration for the Boer commander and
his troops.
Amsterdam, Feb 2s.-The evening
papers generally express the opinion
that Gen. Cronje's capitulation does
not mean the end of the war
Will Begin Defensive Tactics,
Buffalo, N. Y. Feb. 2s.-Montagu
White, of Pretoria, former CONSUL
general of the South African republic
| at London, who arrived here Tuesday,
| in reply to query said the surrender
of Gen. Cronje marked the close of
the offensive operations of the war.
The enormous, overwhelming British
force has compelled the abandonment
of offensive tactics and the beginning
of defense.
'How long will the Beers be able
to defend their country?"
THAT is impossible to say. I am
not a military man. I am informed,
however, by men who are competent
strategists, that Pretoria is impreg-
nable. The remainder of the war be-
tween England and the South African
republic will be less dramatic and will
be of long duration"
Rejoicing in Canada.
Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 2S.-There was
general enthusiasm and rejoicing all
over the city when the news of the
surrender of Gen. Cronje was received
through the Associated Press, con.
firmed later by dispatch from Sir
Alfred Miner, high commissioner at
Cape Town, who also congratulated
the governor general on the noble
share taken by the troops from Can
ada. Flags are floating from the par
lament buildings and all the principal
buildings in the city. In official and
military circles there was intense en-
thusiasm.
Montreal, Feb. 2S.-News Of the sur
render of Gen. Cronje was received in
Montreal with the greatest joy. The
newspapers all issued extras and
dense crowds gathered in front of all
the bulletin boards.
Toronto, Ont, Feb. 2s.-Every flag
in the city was raised when the news
of the surrender of Gen. Cronje be-
came known.
British Occupy Jamestown.
Sterkspruit, Feb. 2s.-Boer reports
say that the British, under Gen. Bra
bant, have occupied jamestown, Cape
Colony.
Severe Fighting.
London, Feb. 2s.-A special dispatch
from Colenso, dated Tuesday, Febru-
airy 27, says: ''The Beers are endeav-
oring to outfank US, and severe fight
ing continues"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain Pain-Balm trial. 1t
will not cost you cent if it does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruises
in one-third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts, burns, FROST
bites, quinsey, pains in the side and
chest, glandular and other swellings
are quickly cured by applying it. Ev.
cry bottle warranted. Price 25 and so
cents. For sale by DR.. VIM. Connolly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02

Who says so? Farm Journal says so,
and if the Farm Journol says so, it Is
SO. You must have it; SO march up
and pay for the PLAIN DEALERa year
ahead. We have clubbing arrange
ment by which we can send our paper
and the Farm Journal for nearly five
years, the balance of 1900, and all Of
1901, 1902, 1908 and 1904, at the price
of our paper alone. Pay up and be
happy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
Protivin.

Dance at Kaleshiek's last Monday
and Tuesday nights was socially ano
also financially a success. Monday
nightover 120 numbers were sold.
James Goss, assessor for Utica twp,
Chickasaw Co., is around this week.
Pat Galligan, of Jacksonville, was
in our burg Wednesday after hired
man.
One of the Cresco beauties forgot a
valuable piece of property Monday
night. Call on one of our fullbloods
and receive your parcel.
Pat Fitzgerald of Paris twp, was a
visitor in our burg looking for a
young man to work for him, hiring
one of the Slifka boys.
Lewis Swistka, of Paris twp,
played with our band Tuesday night.
Herman Lukes was a proud fellow
the dance nights, playing on a hundred
dollar silver plated Eb Bass.
James Galligan, of the Brightly
Ridge, engaged one Of Mr.. Chyle' S
boys Wednesday for the summer.
Last Friday the writer witnessed a
comic scene. Three young and beauti-
full young ladies accompanied by two
young fellows visited our burg, and
by the amount of beer and whiskey
they consumed, one might think they
had just crossed the Sahara desert,
and smoke, yes like Zulo chief, the
ladies we mean.
Frank Pecinovsky who has been
taking course in dairying at Ames
Agricultural College is home to take
in the dance.
j. f. Pecinovsky rented his farm he
lately purchased in Utica twp, to Joe
Jarosh of Spillyille.
We note that the Protivin cores
pendent of the Lawler Dispatch
copies many of our items and sends
them in as original. Next time mem
ton the p. ID.
We are glad to report Mrs. Il. j..
Pecinovsky who has been on the sick
list is much improving.
Karl Natvig took in the dance
Monday night. BLUFF.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
Charged with Forgery.

Thompsonville, Conn.,, Feb. 2s.-Rob-
ert e. Spencer, cashier of the bank
rupt r. D. & Robert E. Spencer com
pany, bankers, was arrested Tuesday
on charge of forgery, and after a
preliminary hearing was held in $4,000
bonds for appearance before the su.
perior court at Hartford March 6. Mr.
Spencer, after several futile attempts
to secure bail, was taken to the Hart.
ford jail. The complaint alleges that
Spencer forged and counterfeited All
order on the Springfield institute Of
savings, Springfield, Mass, in the sun
Of $4,000, signed "Anastasia Lawton.'
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02

A. r.. De Fluent, editor of the Jour
nal, Doylestown, Ohio, suffered for a
number of years from rheumatism in
his right shoulder and side. He saysi
"My right arm at times was entirely
useless. / tried Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and was surprised to receive re-
lief almost Immediately. The Pain
Balm has been a constant companion
of mine ever since and it never fails. y
For sale by DR.. VIM. Connolly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
Wanted!

A man and his wife to work on a
farm during the coming season.
Special advantages given on applica-
ton. Please bring references. En-
quire at Loprdes 2. o., Howard
county, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
Five stewardesses Drowned.

Sassnitz, Germany, Feb. 2s.-The
Swedish mail steamer Rex stranded
off Lohme Ruegen island during a
fog. Five stewardesses We're drowned
in attempting to leave the ship. The
rest of the crew and the passengers
and mail are still aboard.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
Market ST.
fore; formc
1oo7
ITARRs'oe,ne,,,,,esss '

recently in New York. Her maiden
name was Cordelia A. Jones and she
was born March l, 1921, in Brandon,
Rutland county, VT; was united in
marriage with VIM. e. Adams Nov.
s, 1874. Together with three little
children in the year 1865, they sought
a home in the far west, and in May of
that year they arrived in this neigh
borhood and permanently settled. In
three short months the homesick
mother was called upon to part with
her youngest child, boy two and
half years old whose little body she
prepared for its last resting place with
her own hands. The father also max
ing Frankie's little casket himself.
Those We're dark and gloomy days for
them, bnt time, the great healer
brought relief in the birth of another
child, daughter. In 1894, Mr.. and
Mrs. Adams celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary. After OUTLYING
many of her pioneer friends, those
made dear by common hardship, she
has passed to the great beyond, there
to again clasp hands with them. She
leaves husband with whom she has
spent 6 years of welded life), one son,
two daughters, three grandchildren
and one great-grand-child to mourn
her loss. That she was a faithful,
loving wife, a kind and indulgent pars
ent, and beloved by all who knew her,
there are yet many of her old neigh
bors left to bear us witness.
For SALES Small cook stove, all
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
DO YOU WANT

One cast shoe on Sled for. ..... roc
/" I" SO 10
Sled pole pnt in for. LOO
Sled runner put in for. LOO
Raves each. .................. 80
Knees each. .35
oediiio.... ............... oU
2 steel shoes on cutter. .2.25
II s 60 .H &C 1 o5
Cut down wagon wheels sett. 400
Bolsters each. ....... ............. Is
Stubb buggy Observation-Disclosures. 500
Whiffie-trees and neck yoke-set. .1.5O
Pump pipe and rod per foot. -. II
Pumps, cylinders, pipe-all sizes-ft-
tings, mallable, galvanized and brass,
all the standard Windmills, plumbing
and horse shooting speciality.
If you do, go to the Cresco Novelty
Works, the only place in the city
where you can get everything you
want at cost, before April 1, 1900.
G. T. WATRos, Prop.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-02
Albion and Bristol.
Soft on the air the cadence swells,
CT thy sweet chimes va wadd,ng ba,Y.

CT thy sweet chimes, We wedding bells
BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. John Michel.
a daughter.
| We are glad to receive second hand
Valentines even at this late date.
they were very good puns, we enjoy
them.
r. r. Wickham and Carp Ahrn
went to Spring Valley Tuesday, to
attend the cantata of Queen Esther.
The dinner party at st. Johns the
END, was a very pleasant affair, and
all present enjoyed themselves to the
utmost.
Old Mrs. Clink followed in the wake
Oh the old gentleman next day and
now are comfortable in their COW
home again.
Fred Arms and son was marketing
thelr barley crop in Cresco the first of
the week, as we'll John Sims SIR.
Charley Keune, of Locust Lane. was
a recent guest of his brothers. and his
old home in Albion.
The Foley boys furnished music for
social hop at George Ludwig,s. LAST
Monday night.
The dance in Woodman hall the
I'D, was a crushing success. The whirl-
ing world was out and enjoyed them
selves immense.
Miss Isaac closes successful term
IN our florenceville school this week,
and will give a programme Friday
evening in Hosford's hall, we under
stand.
y. i. Drummond stepped to the door
without rubbers on and fell upon the
Ice, luckily escaped with but a bloody
hesh wound upon his face.
Yes, we're invited and think we will po
And Kiss the bride If there's ghost of a show
we were sorry to hear that Howard
Holcomb was so unfortunate as to fall
a distance of "a feet, from a scaffold
that gave way, while helping his
brother Alfred on that new barn.
How such an accident could happen
ON the frozen ground and not prove
fatal is mystery. We rejoice with
his friends at his miraculous escape.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. Lucy
Peckham is to have a phone in her
nome soon, which in a measure will
relieve the anxiety of her friends.
We are told that the entertainment
a6 Jop DarroW'S last week was very
enjoyable affair, and netted the Ladies',
Aid snug little sum.
John Michel is breaking team Of
colts for drivers, which bids fair Of
being stylish and high stepers.
The fellow who phoned to lady to
enquire if she was alone last Saturday.
had no respect for himself and certain
ly none whatever for the young girl.
Ii She was our daughter we would fill
his.contemptible carcass with buckshot
Well drillers are at work on 4he
Slawson suburban estate.
Mrs. II. T. Williams is entertaini,sSA
her father, Sam Huntof Minneauol{
Mike Scanlin lost valuable hoN
last week.
Mrs. Eddie Crowell made a tlyinp
visit to Preston last Monday to visit
her daughters who are attending school
Miss Smally visited her home in
Cherry Grove Sunday, and Prof. New
miller took her place in our Changer
school Monday and filed the place
creditably we are told
James mccarthy and Miss Marie
Riggs ,a took the v uar : prize.
SD MI. anu a1 MRS. skilled woal> took
We have mot, Ia 1e,r " in pr -,is,ng
to fill the vacancy TIL me
theran pulpit. Sk' az
Mrs. Hulda Mic,sain our
her brotherin-in-laV
The Gowdy and Market 81.
were over from Spri fore; formc
introduced to that
their niece.