davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
So 90 Rate from st. Paul to Minnesota and
and North Dakota Points via the
Northern Pacific Railway.

An urgent appeal comes from the
harvest fields of Minnesota and North
Dakota for help, and on this account
the Northern Pacific Ry. 90. will sell,
up to August Goth inclusive, tickets
for SIS per capita, to all points on it's
lines in Minnesota and North Dakota
up to and including Cakes, Edgeley,
Bismarck, Leeds and Pembina, main
line and Branches, where the regular
one way rate is higher. In order to
secure this rate, it is necessary for
five or more persons to travel togeth-
er. Tickets will be on sale at the
City Ticket Offices ST. Paul, Mime
apolis, Duluth, Mimi, Superior, West
Superior, Iron River and Ashland,
Wis.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
CREsCO MARKETS
Corrected each Issue.
GRAIN.
Business OPPORTUNITIES for All.

Location in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota
and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway: the very best agri
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and
business men successful. We have a
demand for competent men, with the
necessary capital, for all branches of
business. Some special opportunities
for creamery men ond millers. Good
locations for general merchandise
hardware, harness, hotels, banks and
stockbuyers. Correspondence solicit
ed. Write for Map and Maple Leaf
let's. w. j. Reed, Industrial Agent,
6o4 Endicott Bid G st Paul Mimi.
dec. 81.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
ONLY NafuraI

schermerhorn-How amusingly most
girls write. Ireceive letters from thre e
different girls, each of which is one
long sentence without punctuation
from beginning to end.
stuyyesant-That is not peculiar.
That is simply the way girls talk
Brooklyn Eagle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Acquittal OF Brown Expected.

Manila, July 29.--The trial of Lieut..
Preston Brown, of the Second in
fantry, charged with numbering a ma
tive near Binangonan is finished. In
the course of the proceedings 1t was
proven that the native was killed while
trying to escape, and the acquittal of
Lieut. Brown is expected.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30

San Francisco. July a9.--The San
Francisco labor council has decided
not to order general strike at pres
ent, but has given its executive COM
mittee power to take such action
against the Employers association as
may be deemed advisable. The en-
ployes of the various beer bottling
establishments have been notified
that if they will not abandon their
unions they cannot return to work
SATURDAY..
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
burglars TRY to Burn Bnnl<

Cincinnati, O., July pa Times
Star special from Marion, o., says
that burglars boldly started fire
of waste in front of the deposit bank
of Caledonia, village ten miles from
this place, Saturday morning, and
then with piece of railroad iron
broke open the door. The night
watchman within the bank opened
fire and the burglars fed. They es-
capped by stealing horses and vehicles.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Two Lawyers.

First Lawyer (angrily)-I've good
mind to sue you.
Second lawyer shouldn't like
anything better. There's only one
trouble about two lawyers going to
law. A lawyer can never do himself
justice when he pleads his own case.
First Lawyer-That's easily fixed.
I'll plead your case, and you plead
Y Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Lnrge Pearl Found.

The largest pearl ever found in the
vicinity of Lansing was discovered by
Mrs. Filemore Fetrow, living on Round
island, four miles below Lansing. 1t
weighed 1891 grains, and is the size
and shape of chocolate drop. The
owner refuses to put price on it. Re
Gently three other pearls, worth be.
tween $500 and $500 each, were re-
ported besides many smaller ones.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Told story to brighten Woman.

New York, July 29.-William Lewis
Gray, the man for whom the police
have been looking in connection
with the Fosburgh case at Pittsfield,
Mass, voluntarily surrendered him
self to Captain of Detectives Titus at
police headquarters Saturday. Gray
was implicated by woman named
Olive Handyside, or Olive Gray, with
whom he had lived. She alleges that
Gray committed the burglary and the
murder. Gray denied any connection
with the case, and said he told the
woman the story in order to brighten
her and to make her leave him.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Garment workers Win.

New York, July 2e.-According to a
statement made Saturday by General
Secretary White, of the United Gar
ment Workers of America, New York
manufacturers are signing the agree
ment as rapidly as is possible. Mr..
White estimated Saturday that $4,000
strikers would return to work on Mon
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Paymaster's BOX Missing.

Manila, July so.-The reported rob-
berry of the paymaster's safe at Santa
Cruz of $4,000 turns out to be not so
serious, as Maj. Candy has telegraphed
to Manila from Santa Cruz that only
one paymaster's box, containing $500,
is missing. 1t is supposed to be the
work Of soldiers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
PROUDLY RIDES WAVES.
The Battleship Maine Success
fully Launched at Cramps
Ship Yard.
CHRlsTENED BY MISS MARY ANDERSON.
Ship Is Designed to Be bigger,
Stronger and Faster Than Her
Namesakc Which Lies n Shapeless
Mass in Havana Harbor-Immense
Crowd Witnesses Launching.

Philadelphia, July a9.-The battle
ship Maine, designed to be bigger,
stronger and faster than her name sake,
whose shapeless mass still lies in the
harbor of HAVANA, was successfully
launched from the yards of the
William Cramp Ship and Engine
Building company Saturday. One of
the largest crowds that has ever seen
warship Leave the ways at Cramps
yards was on hand and patriotism ran
wild as the ship left her cradle.
Kensington, wherein the ship locat-
ed, took holiday and attended the
launch. Thousands of persons from
other parts of the city were on hand
and as the yards we're thrown open to
the public every lntage point In the
confines of the place swarmed with
humanity. The we ather was beautiful.
state of Maine Represented.
The state of Maine was officially rep
resented by Gov. Hill and members of
his staff. From Washington came Rear
Admirals Bradford, Melville and Walk
er, Lieut.-Commander Bailey, Capt.
Leary, former governor of Guam, and
number of bureau chiefs of the navy
department.
President Mckinley, Secretary of the
Navy Long, Admiral Dewey, Capt. Sigs-
bee and other naval dignitaries who
received invitations were unable to at
tend.
Christening of the Ship.
The ceremony of christening the ship
was performed by Miss Mary Preble
Anderson, of Portland Me-, a descend
ant of the Preble family that has added
fame to the naval honors of the coun-
try.
All was in readiness as Miss Ander-
son stepped upon the stand erected at
the bow of the hull. AS the last timber
that held the ship was sawed in twain
and the vessel began to move, Miss An
derson struck the bow of the Maine a
blow with the bottle of champagne
and formally christened her. As the
vessel slid off the ways a great shout
went up and every steam craft in the
vicinity began the footing of whistles.
The Maine is SO per cent. finished.
Her keel was laid in April, 1899, ant the
ship will be ready for transfer to the
government in 10 months or two years
time.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30

A very young couple in southwest
Georgia called on colored minister
and offered him string of fish to
marry them. Said the minister:
II mighty positive dat both er you
is too young ter marry; but den
you looks heap older dan what you
is; en- furdermo', eff dey is one ting
I wants pertickler fer dinner dis day,
it is fish. So, jine s!"-Atlanta
Constitution.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Dies Suddenly.

New York, July 29.-Edward j. KEEL
ley, commodore of the New Rochelle
Yacht club, who was to have enter
tanned Admiral Schley on his yacht
Saturday afternoon, died suddenly at
his cottage on Premium Point, New
Rochelle, Saturday of hemorrhage of
the lungs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Dies of His Wound.

Ironton, o., July go. H. Roy, a
justice of the peace in Elizabeth
township, who was shot by his broth
er-in-law, Jacob Meyers, at the camp
meeting grounds in Ellisonville Fri
day, died Friday night. The shoot
ing was caused by a quarrel over
lumber. Meyers is in Jail here with
out bond. Both men are prominent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
summer shutdown to End.

Pittsburgh, Pa, July a9.-The sum-
mer shutdown of the pressed glass
ware factories of the American Flint
Glass Manufacturers association ended
Saturday and general resumption
will take place Monday. The resump-
zion will give employment to 5000
skilled and $4,000 unskiled workmen.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Killed in Gravel Train Wreck

Dayton, O., July ga gravel train
on the Dayton & Northern Traction
line was wrecked Saturday morning
five miles north Of here. o. D. Chase.
OF the Chase Construction company,
and three other men, names I'M
known, are reported killed. No de-
tails are yet known.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
KILLS Wife md Self

Peoria, H., July 29.-Martin de
Bruyn, timer, shot and killed his
wife Saturday morning and then
fired one bullet into his own heart,
dying in an instant. Five children are
left orDhanS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Henry @. Payne III.

Berlin, July 29.-Henry c. Payne,
of Wisconsin, a leading member of
the republican national committee of
the United States, is seriously ill
with govt at the Frankfort hotel in
this city.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Estate OF John Omacht, Deceased.

f15oetVO VI oOuIl I1OONuoCU'
Notice is hereby given, That the subscriber
has been duly appointed Administrators to the
Estate of John Omacht, late of Vernon Springs
twp, in the county of Howard, State of Iowa,
that trust by giving bonds as the law directs.
All persons having demands upon the Estate
OF the said deceased are required to exhibit the
same and persons Indebted TO the said Estate
are called upon TO make payment to
MRS. CHRISTINA OMACHT.
93t3 Administrative
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
eases relieved in six hours by 'tNEw
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
Cure" t is great surprise on ac-
count of it's exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and
back, in male or female. Relieves re-
tention of water almost Immediately.
If you want quick relief and cure this
is the remedy. Sold by Tomas & MILF
Drug Co., Cresco, Iowa. 41yl
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Gas E.plosion In Tunnel,

Cincinnati, July 29.-By an explo-
sion of gas at the new waterworks
tunnel east of this city, at moon Satur-
day, eight men were seriously injured
and three narrowly escaped.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
substance of Di.pntch,

The advice is in substance as fol-
lows: The Russian government has
signifed it's intention of not further
pressing the question at present of
the eventual increase of the import
customs duties beyond five per cent.
(the present figure). 1t is agreed
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
II Made n difference

DR.. Bigfee-Have the Joneses paid
their bill yet?
Secretary-They have.
DR.. Bigfee-Ah, Mrs. Jones is in the
office-I didn't know whether to order
her to the mountains or order her
out.-Judge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
A Match and a Mystery.

Her name was Short-his name was Long
They married; now, you see,
She's always Long-he's always short
How can such queer things be?
Chicago Record Herald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
A week ago fire broke ont in

A week ago fire broke out in the
town of Belleville, Ill. Owing to some
differences in regard to water rates
the water company refused to turn on
the water and let the pail brigade
fight and eXtinguish the fire. Som
day the people will have learned the
utility of public ownership and con-
troll of public utilities.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30

services will be conducted by dele
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Shamrock II. Sails for Amerioa

Gourock, July 29.-The Shamrock
H., accompanied by the Erin, sailed
at 1920 o'clock in the morning for
New York. Great enthusiasm was
displayed az the challenger departed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Christening Of the ship.

The ceremony of christening the ship
was performed by Miss Mary Preble
Anderson, of Portland Me-, descend
ant of the Preble family that has added
fame to the naval honors of the coun
try
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30

North Carolina Then and Now.
In 1880 North Carolina ranked third
10 population of all the states. Now
she ranks fifteenth.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30

Humboldt county's annual old set
tiers picnic will be held in Livermore
Friday, September 6.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30

Itch on human cured in 30 minutes
by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by Lomas & Mile,
Drug CO., CreBc0, Iowa. alyl
Rfx<sesAsy v
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30
Z. w. Knowlton of Osaee and Clar-

II. w. hnoWlton or Usage and Car
ence Christen of DEBORAH, will propa-
bly, be elected to the office of Sheriff
In their respective counties; though
they have held the office for four or
five terms. A change simply to give
some one chance is not desirable.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-30

Now Arc Your KidneysS
aSs 2ad Rgss y teSS sssY
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-12-05
SUNhYSiOE
pecial to the News.

opetldl 10 bue news.
The free school at New Hope closed
last week Miss Daisy Tatum, the as
sistant teacher, has gone to Jasper.
She deserves much credit for the way
she has trained the minds of the young
people, All have been pleased with
her as a teacher, and lady May her
future efforts be crowned with the ILL
lies of success. The school at New
Hope will continue under control of
Prof. A. ). Callahan The school has
been fairly we'll attended this week,
but there are more that could come.
Come in, boys, don't stay back The
school rendeEed nice program Friday
night
John Bailey went to Whitwell Satur-
day.
Keep your eye on the candidates
They will see you.
Luther Grant and sisters, Misses May
and Lula, were in this vicinity last
week.
Bob Deakins went down the road Sat-
urday. Say, Bob, where did you stop
Sunday eve?
Miss Florence Hudson visited Misses
Fairy and Ida Hudson last week.
Jay Pickett and Geo. Dill were out
wheeling Sunday eve
Sherd Harris of Sulphur Spring,
hitched his horse near the county line
Sunday eve.
Miss Ethel Grayson visited Miss Del
la Condra last week.
Misses Ida Barker and Ella Layne
were out horseback riding Sunday.
Jim Bryson of Sulphur Springs, was
in this vicinity Sunday eve. How did
you enjoy yourself, jim.
Shirley Rogers shot at turkey last
week. No Thanksgiving.
Misses Fannie Holloway and Cora
and Cailie Hudson were in this vicinity
Friday.
The shingle factory has ben running
regularly for the last week.
Look, we are improving. There will
be new roof On the school house soon.
A we'll known man of this county
mounted fine horse a few days ago
and declared he was running for Gov
ernor He looked at his Sylvester coat
and beaver hat and thought there was
no one better for the place, but after
glance at his brogan shoes his counte-
nance fell and just now he is president
OF a shingle mill.
Isaac Hudson went TO Dunlap Tues
day.
As the cats are safe from "varmints"
aud Doodlebugs are in their holes Old
Maid will now draw her chair near the
fire. OLD MAID.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-12-05
Etna Mines.
Special to the News.

Special to the News.
A certain girl went over the road last
Sunday. We guess she went to meet
the mumps
VIII Cureton went to Chattanooga
Friday returning Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Bailey went to see her
aunt Friday and returned Sunday.
Miss Maggie Neighbors went to the
river Sunday morning.
Miss Mia Teeters went to the river
Monday to stag week or two.
Miss Martha Myers has been very bad
off with the mumps for the last week
ana she says she don't want them "a
gain.
Miss Lizzie Smith attended Sunday
school Sunday.
win Daley says that he don't know
what to do with the people on the
mountain for they won't attend Sunday
school regularly.
MISS Rose Simpson visited Miss Ma
son Sunday.
Miss Hattie Mason is on the mend.
Tom Smith went to see his son at
Whitwell Thursday and Dofetchit went
with him. They say they had nice
time and are going back again some
time. They returned Saturday night.
Miss NettG Sexton went to see her
cousin on the river Saturday
Mrs Lizzie Simpson went to visit
Mrs Sarah McNabb Monday and re-
turned Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Smith says she is afraid
she will take the mumps.
Tom McNabb came home from Chatta-
nooga Sunday, returning Monday.
Mrs Sarah Smith came to see Marget
Smith Monday and stayed all day with
her.
Mrs Sallie Houts went to see her
daughter Sunday.
Mis1M Mary Mason looked very much
pleased. guess she heard from her
best fellow.
There will be meeting OF the noun
tain next Sunday evening.
Thad Teeters and Ed Sexton went to
see their best girls Sunday.
Tom Newsome visited Jake McNabb
Sunday.
Mrs Lizzie Dagnau went to Chatts-
nooga Saturday.
The mines did not run Saturday.
MARGET.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-12-05
CEDAR SPRING.
Special to the News.

Special to the News
Everybody went to court this week,
Many are loosing cattle with the
smut in this part.
Mrs. S. c. Heron is improving from
her illness.
Mrs. B. c. Condra and daughter are
improving from the fever
Wilson Condra has recovered from
his illness.
Lee Easterly was seen on the banks
of the Sequachee river Saturday night
and he had murdered three ducks in
the first degree.
p r, IIackworth says be has sent his
hog shot gun to b. +. Condra to get the
sights raised and get him to train it as
be is an old hand in the trade.
The young people had party at the
home OF David Hudson Saturday night
and report a nice time.
Messrs John Hackworth Byron Crit
fifth and Harris Golston entered school
at New Hope this week
Jno Moore and p. r. Hackworth say
they had nice time at party at Loon
ey's Creek Saturday night.
Allison Daniel is preparing for trip
to Florida soon.
Laurence Daniel was seen plowing
last week.
Farmers were encouraged whe n they
gathered their corn. 1t was better than
they expected
Misses Farie and Ida Hudson visited
their grandmother, 5. c. Heron Satur-
day night and Sunday.
REUBEN.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-12-05
Saw Death Near

1T often made my heart ache, writes
l.. C. Overstreet Of Elgin, Tenn" 70
hear my wife, cough until it seemed her
weak and sore lungs would collapse.
Good doctors said she was so far gone
with Consumption that no medicine or
earthly helpcouId save Der, but friend
recommended DR.. Kings New Discovery
and persistent use Of that excellent
medicine saved her life. It's absolutely
guaranteed for Coughs. Colds, Bronohi-
tis. Asthma and all Throat and Lung
diseses. soc aud sl.OO at Whitwsn Drug
Company
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-12-05
THANKSGIVING.
Local Observance of the Day as Viewed
by the News Reporter.

There was no general observance Of
the day in Sequs2bce and the manuiact-
uring enterprises Of the town ran along
pretty much the same as usual.
A spasmodic attempt at turkey
shoot was made in the afternoon but
abandoned either from lack of sports
men or turkeys, or both.
At a o'clock good sized audience oc-
cupied Owen Church for the public ser
vice and the building celebrated for its
chilliness maintained its full reputa-
zion. 1t was very, very cold.
The service was conducted by Rev. J.
NJ. Wolfe, of Jasper Rev. 5. P. Angel
Of Whitwell, failed to come After
some excellent singing by the choir
under Miss Gustafsou prayer and read
ing of Psalm 95, Mr.. Wolfe made an ex-
cellent address on the day and its mean
ing, bringing out some strong points as
to the responsibility of the individual.
He was followed by Mr., w. S, Pryor,
who argued against pessimism, and cit
ed many instances in ordinary lives
worthy Of thankfulness.
Maj. Thomas H. Hill then spoke en-
phasizing the many blessings educa-
tional and otherwise, that the people of
the town, state and nation enjoy, and
closed by reading Markham's beautiful
Collect for Thanksgiving Day.
Singing by the choir aud benedictfon
closed the exercises. The singing in
spite OF the cold was excellent and the
service very enjoyable.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-12-05
ETNA DRUM.

Special TO the News.
Wes HiX spent Saturday in ChattG-
nooga and left Monday for Middle Ten
nessee where he will spend the week.
The Young folks enjoyed Thanks.
giving party at b. McNabb's Thursday
night Those attending we're Misses
Lizzie O'Neal, Annie Hix, Maggie
Neigh bors, and Messrs. Yves Hicks,
Thad Maciers, w. II. Cheney and John
Mabry.
John Hamricl thinks be is taking the
mumps
Bud O'Neal is able TO work again az
ter three months spell of fever
Thad Macess, Robert HiX and Miss
Annie liix were the guests Of Mr., and
Mrs Beard McNabb Saturday.
! think Pony Smith saw his best girl
Sunday as he looked happy Monday.
Miss lnez Cox was the guest Of Mrs.
Jas. Jones Sunday.
viii Cureton and Tom Sexton spent
Saturday night and sunday on the riv-
or near Shakerag
The young people enjoyed singing
and organ music sunday night az j. II.
Hicks. All report a nice slime.
PuoENIN.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-12-05
is A GREAT ITEM WHEN YOU
STOP TO THINK OF IT.

When work wife child bring the order for
supplies and will deliver them your home saving of time
to toyou.<999997s970000