Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-18

9th and the funeral was Monday. the
interment in Oak Lawn. She had
been an invalid for the past three or
four years the effect of scarlet fever.
The Epworth League meet in con-
yention In Cresco this afternoon,
probably in the Methodist church as
1T is an organization Of that church
though it embraces the welfare OF
humanity regardless of nationality or
religious belief.
w. ]. Reckamp has moved his bakery
to the building occupied by G. D.
Nichols & 90. 1t is being painted
and papered throughout by George
Chryst, and when completed will be
the finest looking and best ice cream
parlor ever in the city.
A. r. McCook was over during the
past week and brings encouraging re-
ports for the Elma Democrat of which
he is one Of It's editors and proprietors.
OF course we talked over the political
situation in county, state and nation
from eur point of view.
The only medical man VINO has ever
originated anything of value in regard
to the cause, prevention and cure OF
CANCER, isDr. Melville G. Keith, OF
Ohio. He uses no knife, plaster or
poison drugs, but we are willing to
satisfy any interested party that
cancer can be cured without any cut
ing and will, stay cured. S3tf.
There was surprise party at the
home of Mr.. R. D. Owen near Bonair
last Wednesday evening June the 18th.
1t was complete surprise for them,
the occasion being Mr.. Owens birth
day. They were presented with set
of dining room chairs. After a boun-
tiful supper they all departed for
their many homes wishing them
many happy returns of the day.
The formal opening of G. D. Nichols ,
new store occurred last Saturday ,eve-
ming and was attended by throng of
people all the evening to look over his
elegant new building and inspect his
fine stock. The building was hand.
somely decorated and the show window
emhlematic Of the event, was fine
creation and reflected much credit
upon its designer, Mr.. Joseph Mackett.
Tommy Wilton, the Little Wonder,
owned by Fred j. Figge, of Qssian,
Iowa, and managed by the Alleman
Bros, won the free-for-all pace in
straight heats at Decorah, fastest
heat 2:l6f, the quickest heat by az
seconds ever scored on that track,
Notwithstanding the prediction Of
the large wise man of Cresco that he
would not get place in the race, to
the contrary, Z
Rev. Marshall will preach in tile
Baptist church next Sunday morning.
Pastor and people are always very
grateful to have the pulpit filled by
Mr.. Marshall, and many will doubt
less avail themselves of the opportun-
ity to hear him. Other meetings as
usual except that there will be no
preaching service in the evening.
Young peoples service to which all
are invited at 6:45 o'clock.
Terrys Uncle Toms Cabin Show
that appeared here Tuesday was all
right. Our people turned out over
1900 strong and all were highly pleased
with the mannerin which they pre-
sented this old and always popular
drama. The street parade was good,
and last, hut not least, the concert
was grand-in fact Terry has good
little show and the people need not be
afraid of being humbugged when
Terry bills town.-Lone Tree Ia
Reporter. i'- -
| or all the beautiful homes in Cresco
there are none that in all their details
are superior to one which Mr.. james
Byrne has nearly completed for his
own family on the ground formerly
occupied by the Norwegian church
that burned. From cellar to attic il
is model of convenience in arrange
ment and taste in finish. A press o.
work for Others has delayed its com
pletion somewhat, but it will be al
the more enjoyed when done and oc
cupied as it soon will be.
Last Thursday was the tenth wed
ding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
Wilson, and in commemoration Of tn
event a large party OF relatives, neigh
bors and friends gathered at thei
home perpetrating complete sur
prise on the unsuspeoting couple. A
a material evidence Of their esteem
: the company, through Rev. Silke a
their spokesman, presented them wit
( an elegant sideboard. Refreshment
: were served and in doing them justic
b and in jolly social intercourse was th
t evening spent.
i On Sunday afternoon, June 3oth, a
i $3.50, there will be held in the Baptis
0 church a meeting for men. Thi
q meeting will probably be the inaug'
i ration of a number OF such meeting
convened for the purpose of freel
!. discussing social needs and topic