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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-01
The Board of Education

has made five year contract for the
school books to be used in the county
which Will be on sale at the several
repositories of the county early in
August, ample time for the fall terms
of the public schools.
The prices at which these books NAV
DC obtained are very reasonable and
| fair.
their exchange for the BOOKS now IN
use, and the rate of exchange has been
liked and anidefnite time given there
for. The purpose Of this is that pupils
VINO have text book of any kind shall
be given time to complete it before
making the exchange. At the end of
that time new book would be re-
qulred, and it is positive benefit
THAT the pupil after completing the
study of the old book may at stipu-
lated price apply it toward the pur
chase OF the new one.
The Readers we have had an opportu-
nifty to examine carefully and thor
oughly, and must say that we consider
Them choice not only in their selec-
tions, but in the quality of the ma
terlal used in them and in their typo-
graphical appearance, the type being
large, clear and bold; they are unex-
celled by any we ever saw.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-01

Results. Immediately and lasting.
Before and after trying other rene.
dies use Rocky Mountain Tea this
month. Twill keep you we'll all sum-
mer. A great spring blessing. DR..
VIM. Connolly.
Elsewhere will be found an adver-
tisement of an expert exhibition of
''The Malleable" steel range handled
by Anthony Anderson. All who are
interested in the purchase, present or
prospective, of a steel range, should
attend this exhibition and see test
made of its capabilities.
Mrs. Daniel Caswell, we'll remem-
bered by the early settlers of the coun-
ty as the landlady Of the Caswell
House at the Old town of LIE Roy, and
afterwards of the hotel burned in the
present village Of that name, died at
Fergus Falls, Mimi, Feb. %, 1901,
aged IA years. Three sons survive her.
Her remains were brought to Leroy
for interment, by the side Of her hus-
band.
About noon on Tuesday the barn
belonging to Mr.. Thomas in the rear
OF the Bank of Cresco was burned
with its contents. The fire alarm
called out the tiremen promptly. but
a frozen hydrant delayed the stream
of water needed to stop the progress
of the flames. How the fire originated
is not known but probably from pipe
or cigar stub, though it might have
come from some man splitting out
some of the "hot stuff" bought from
the. bootlesgers. There is no telling.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-01
IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1901,

Puny children with weak constitu
tions can attain an unusual degree O.
bodily and mental vigor by takin,
Rocky Mountain Tea this month made
by the Madison Medicine Co. &c.
DR.. VIM. Connolly.
Chas. Schaefer and family have
moved into the home he recently
bought from Will Birtwistle. Mr.
Schaefer, in partnership with Johr
Holmstrom, will handle the Plano
machinery this season.
Mrs. VIM. F. Friend says she will
build in Cresco this spring,
She has bought or bargained for the
Laidlaw lots adjoining the home OF
w. R. Mead on the west, desirable
location and a desirable neighbor.
During the past week Michael James
OF Cresco was brought before Com
missioner Swale on the charge of lille
gal sale of liquor. He admitted his
guilt and gave bonds to appear before
the federal jury.-New Hampton Tri-
bune.
The Bonair dramatic troupe appears
at Saratoga Monday evening March 4,
In the play entitled, carl Yonson
Woodman." Doors open at I O'Clock;
admission Is cents, children Is cents,
and at Granger March End, at same
hour and admission.
Ny heart and hand another claimed.
His plea had come too late.
It's ever thus with people without
pluck and vim,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea, don't
get left again.
DR.. VIM. Connolly.
The Sisters parochial school IN con-
nection with st. Joseph church opened
the 9th of February, in charge of two
Sisters of the church. We understand
that musical instruction as we'll as
the ordinary branches in English and
German will be parts Of its curriculum.
The Original Oberammergau Pas
sion play for the benefit of st. JOS
eph's church will be given in Lyric
Hall, March 11th, in the afternoon,
commencing at 1:30, and in the even
ing at 1870. Reserved seats so cents,
general admission 35 cents, children
25 cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-01

The stomach controls the situation.
Those who are hearty and strong are
those who can eat and digest plenty
of food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and allows you to eat all
the good food you want. If you suffer
! from indigestion, heartburn, belching
or any other stomach trouble, this
preparation can't help but do you
good. The most sensitive stomachS
can take it. -Shuttleworth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-01

Mrs. c. Evan Deusen, of Kilbourn.
Wis, was afflicted with stomach
trouble and constipation for long
time. She says. Il have tried many
preparations but none have done me
the good that Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets have" These Tab
lets are for sale at Shuttleworth Drug
Co. s, store. Price, 25c. Samples free.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-01
The city has dry well at the pump

The city has a dry well at the pump
ing station, and is seeking to obtain
the we'll put down by the Milwaukee,
but never used. 1t is about /. 100 feet
deep, has an abundance of water, and
if it raises near enough to the surface
that it can be pumped it will be de-
desirable to obtain it.
For Sale-The Brown residence and
10 acre farm blocks west of the dc
house, good cellar and barn, wooc
house, corn crib, hen house, hog pen,
good well and fine assortment OF
fruit, good sidewalk and is all well
fenced. This property must be sold
at once to close an estate. For price
and terms see j. III. LuerS.
Students of the Iowa State Univer-
sity and of the University of Wisconsin
debate this question at Madison, May
f7th.: ''Resolved, That the United
States Should Construct and Operate
the Nicarauguan Canal" The de-
baters for Iowa are w. f. Moore, G. G.
converse and f. S. Merriam. 1t will
be seen that one of our Cresco boys
will take part in this disputation.
Now is a good time for people who
contemplate putting in cement walks,
next summer to look at those the
town has and see how they should be
finished. The one south of the court
house with sand or rough finish is
never slippery, while some of the
walks about town are almost as
dangerous as glare ice. Have the
coarse finish for the safety of pedes-
trians.
Mr.. Schafer lost s25 a $40 and a S.
bill. He advertised in the PLAIN
DEALER directing it to be left at the
store of +. A. Glass, expressing doubt
about ever getting it. We told him it
all depended upon whether picked up
by an honest man or rogue. Two
hours after the PLAIN DEALER was
out the money was turned over to Mr..
Glass by the honest man who found it,,
Mr.. Heifner, of Martins Meat Market.
A newspaper is similar to mirror.
You smile. it responds in good humor;
you frown, the compliment comes
back with interest. 1t pictures the
city where published. Ifits merchants
are doing business its columns tell the
story. If they are shiftless, spiritlesS
fellows, whose stores arc 'jumbles of
Junk and jam, the newspapers will
show it by the lack of space they take.
If you want the world to know you
have a live town you can only let it
be known through the newspaper
Lansing Journal.
Be on time and have your harness
repaired and oiled at A. II. Burnett's
Harness shop. We have complete
outfit for repairing and oiling harness
ess; also carry large stock Of extras
for your horses and a complete stock
of single harnesses and of heavy harm
esses IL inch trace harness. Complete
stock of double ring harness l inch
traces and Ii inch traces, light farm
harnesses, a stock Of team whips, rid
ing whips, straight whips, drovers
whips, plow lashes, stock whips, combs
and brushes, and | have every thing
pertaining to harness fixtures and the
very best grade of goods for lowest
cash price. Yours for business at cash
prices. A. H. BURNETT,
Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-01
B|acksmithing and Wagon Making!
WENTWORTH g. WOODS.

Wentworth, shop
him
Wentworth who
had
Will Mones repairing
work. OF We
YOUR the dollar.
drilling wells putting and putting
windmis
anything line give call before else
where yourselves what advertise is
public
all kinds Of wood the line buggis,
build special
vehicle will do we'll their with
quality material on hand,
sizes
e satisfaction
money refunded
Shops No.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-01
"LoyeACross
the Lines, "
BY
HARRY STlLLWELL EDWARDS.

None of our readers can afford tc
pass this excellent feature by The
opening chapters are in this paper and
1t is worth your while to read them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-01
D. a. LYONS,

Dea er in Farm implements
Headquarters for All that is Best in Farm
Machinery, Buggies, Wagons, &C. We
carry the Most Complete Line to
be found in any retail estab-
ishment in the northwest.
All goods Warranted It will be pleasure
to show you stock and we guar
antee to treat you right.
Here is a Partial List of a few of the Lead
ing Makes handled by
Threshersand Engines
Gaar Scott Co. Advanbe Threshing Co.
Binders, Mowers and Hay Rakes:
Deering Harvesting Machine
Carriages, Buggies and Spring Wagons:
Kugmsn Galoah Co. Racine Wagon Carriage Company,
Kbinger & Co,
Hay Leaders:
Rock Island. C.B&Q. Deere & Co
Corn Planters.
Deere & Co. Hayes. Moline Champion
SuIky Plows and Corn Cultivators:
Deere & Co. j. l Case Plow Co. Potter Plow Co.
Janesvle Machinery Company
Farm Wagons:
Weber. g. Mandt. L. O. Rud
Disc Cultivators:
GAINESVILLE Machinery Companp.
Harnesses:
The most complete line Hand
Single the county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
SAYS SHE WAS THROWN:
MRS. NEWMAN'S SORROWS

The arrest of Lizzie Newman Satur-
day night on complaint of Mrs. Ed.
Thurston brought f,urth sad story
in Magistrate JohnsoB's court this
morning. For over q year, according
to the prisoners story, she had been
keeping house for l.. Axel and taking
care of his four children as though
they were her very own. Since COM
ing to this town from Rock ford some
months ago Axel has been living in
the Burgower property on Seven
teenth street. Mrs. Newman says lac
showered attentions upon her and
even went so far as to promise to
marry her. Last week AKel went to
Chicago. and while there wrote her
letter containing terms Of Affection
and promises to. return TO her soon.
Last Wednesday, however, he married
another woman and brought her home
with him. When Mrs. Newman be
came acquainted with the turn affairs
had taken, she sought consolation in
the flowing bowl, and when Officer
Eberhart was called to the Axel prem
ises' he found her hanging over the
fence in tears. The magistrate fixed
her bill at s. and costs.
Frank Hoyt caused trouble at Charles
Kroeger's saloon in the west end of the
city yesterday evening, resenting the
proprietor's suggestions that his
room WAS preferable to his company,
and finally assaulting the latter with
club. Magistrate Johnson fined
Hoyt $15 and he went to board II
the county's expense.
Albert johnson was found drunk on
Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street
last evening and brought in in the
wagon. When searched at the sta
tion it was found he had $l06 on his
person. When sobered be left secur-
ity for an appearance tonight.
Mary Williams and Jennie New
comb were picked up on the street
last night and this morning were
fined IS each for disorderly conduct.
Two bicyclists were arrested Sat
urday night for riding without lights:
George Broderson, OF Moline, was re-
leased this'morning, but nj. Claus was
held for an appearance this evening
Charles Smith was lined S. for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. H. D. Glenn visited in CISCO
today.
c. j. Larkin and son, Leo, spent
Sunday in Milwaukee.
Carl Helpenstell returned this
morning from trip to st. Paul.
Mrs. w. A. Aldrich and son, Will
liam, have gone to Chicago on a
visit.
Miss Anna Molis, of Muscatine, is
visiting at the home of Miss Lulu
Smith.
Mrs. f. L. Golf and children are
back from 1O-days' visit at Carlin-
vile, Ill.
Mrs. G. c. Anderson and daughter
Margaret, Of Poor a, are visiting in
the city.
Mrs f Range has been called to
Chicago by the serious illness of Mrs.
q. f. Range.
Fred Titterington left this morning
for a trip among towns in the c"ntrsl
part of the state.
Mrs. George Z. Morgan and chill
dren left today to spend the summer
at Clear Spring. Md.
w. j. Pratt leaves in few days for
Lake Geneva to sPend portion of his
well-earned vacation.
Miss Ella Gillen has arrived home
after years visit at Pocatella, Idaho.
with Mrs. w. M. Wynn.
Will McFarlane is home for the
summer vacation from his studies at
the Chicago Musical college.
Adair Peasants left this morning
to Join his family in Sterling, where
he will remain for the week.
Miss Sulah Easter has gone to Chi
cago. where she will attend summer
school at the University of Chicago.
Mrs. F. f Holden and daughter,
Mise Leila Holden, left for their home
in Osceola. Iowa. today, after visit
with Mrs. w. C. Root.
George Sheldon, formerly local
manager for the Postal Telegraph
company, and now employed by the
company in Chicago, is here for a
short visit.
Grand Master III. & Burris left this
morning for his annual visit of in
spection among the colored Masonic
Communicates of the state. He will
be gone about two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
The beauty thief has come to stay,

Il DO OOtEuTJ VuIrI Ha1' O0IrIo % ~,
Unless you drive the pimples and
blackheads away;
Do this. don't look like fright;
Take Rocky Mountain Tea tonight. :
7. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
F. BIENKE IS KILLED
Rock Island Young Man Is Shot
by Friend in Chicago
Saloon.
DID NoTlKNOw GUN WAS LOADED
Arson Clifford Placed Under Ar
rest Story of the
Accident.

Ferdinand, popularity known as
Fern" Bienke. died at 6 p. m. yes
terday at the Chicago city hospital
from the effects of wound received
in James Kane's saloon on State street
in that city Saturday evening. The
fatal shot was fired by Arson Clifford,
and although the young man made
statement before he died requesting
that Clifford be given his liberty, the
latter is held for the killing.
According to Chicago papers the
accident, for such it appears to have
been, resulted from Chords belief
belief that the weapon was not loaded.
The barkeeper in Kane's place had
bought a new revolver and when he
brought it in laid it on the bar, first
removing all the cartridges. Later
he replaced them and when young
B.eTk5 came in and someone sug-
gested soaring him, Clifford picked up
the weapon and placing it against the
formers abdomen, pulled the trig-
ger.
clifford Gives Himself Up
Bienke fell to the floor and was
taken TO Jhe hospital, Where ne died.
as stated. Clifford, when he saw
what he had done, gave himself up 10
the police and was 10 ked up. He and
his victim were close friends.
Ferdinand Bienke was 81 years of
age. and until few months ago he
lived with his parents at 1928 Fourth
avenue. in this city. Late last winter
he went to Chicago, where he fol-
lowed his trade as lether. living with
his sister. Mrs. ,HeIdecker. His
father, q. IL Bjenke. and brother,
Henry, went to Chicago Saturday
night upon receipt of dispatch in
forming them of the accident. Tue
mother and brother, Frank, were al
ready there 1t is not known at this
time what will be done with the re-
mains, but they may be taken to the
former home or the family at VOL
colt, Ia for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
JAMES CONWAY, PIONEER
OF MILAN, PASSES AWAY.

James Conway. an old resident of
Milan, died ut y o'clock Saturday
night at his home in the village of =
general breaking down of the system
due to old age. He was 90 years of
age and is survived by his widow.
The funeral was held at 10 o'clock
this morning from St. Joseph's
church, with int nent at Calvary
cemetery
Mrs. William j. Doyle, 1928 Eighth
avenue, died at 1880 today of dis
betes. She was SO years of age and
leaves a husband and two children.
Louis. aged II, and George, aged g.
Her mother, Mrs. Charlotte L.
an. brother, William A. Browner.
also survive. all living in this city.
William ID. Harrison, the we'll
known billiard player, VITO had many
friends in Rock Island, died last night
at z O'Clock at ST. Joseph's hospital,
Chicago. after long illness from
liver trouble. Harrison was one of
best known billiard players of the
rshortstop'' class in the United
States. He went to Chicago six or
seven years ago from Oregon, being
known at the time as the Oregon
Wonder" He had one of the most
perfect strokes that ever belonged to
/, billiard player and was heralded as
u possible coming champions; but
even then his health was poor and he
had been handicapped more or less by
physical inirmities ever sincs be To-
Gated in Chicago. He was a man of
pleasing personality, genial and alta
BILE aud had msny friends in every
part of the United States who will re-
greet to hear of his death. Much of
the time in the last few years he had
been player in the Green g. Cation
billiard academy. While good all
around player, his specialtios were
three-cushions, and, latterly, the cor
ner game. Harrison was about 80
years of age.
John Russell. a nephew of Daniel
Scully, 212S Fifth avenue, died Satur
day night at his home in Washington,
ID. C, of rheumatism of the heart.
Mr. Russell visited in Rock Island
two years ago and made many friends,
who will be grieved to hear of his
death. He was SO years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
For the 3-Days' Picnic.

The Tenth congressional district
Woodmon picnic committee is work
ing hard on the program for the g.
days celebration to be held in this
city August 49, IA and 10. A number
of strong attractions are being cor
with, but no contract has
been closed. A collector will soon
be started out to gather in the funds
that have been subscribed by Rock
Island merchants to insure the sue
cess OF the affair and as soon as his
work is done the list of prizes will be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01

les, and had 5000 students during
the term just closed.
G.. w. Brown. manager of the
Brown Business College company,
has been here several days closing up
arrangements for the extension of his
work TO the community. A school is
to be conducted in each of the three
cities. The company has purchased
the Gustus School of Business. in Mo-
line, which will be conducted in the
future under its present name and in
its old quarters.
Prof. j. f. Gustus, who is known as
one of the leading educators of this
part of the state, will be superintend.
cot of the company schools in the
three cities. each one of which will.
in addition. have principal
ard an able corps of instruc-
toIs in the several numerical studies.
Rock Island Business College.
The school here is to be known "a
the Rock Island Business college A
location is now being negotiated for
The Davenport school il to be called
Browns business college and will be
quarters d in the Putnam block. where
8 900 feet of floor space has been Sc
curSI
The other cities where the COM
pany has schools are Rockford, Peoria.
esbuTg, Ottawa, bloomington,
Champaign. Decatur. Jacksonville.
.Centralia and Terre Haute. Ind. Mr..
Brown has been engaged in educa-
tional work since the close of the
civil war. That he has been emil
nently successful is proven by the
high class schools that he has estab
lished. He is native of Fulton
county, Ill, and is at present general
secretary Of the Federation of Com
mercial Teachers association.
MIR. Gustus. who is to be tri-city
superintendent for the company, is
well kno Tn to the people of the COM
munity. having, until the establish
ment of his school in Moline, been an
instructor at Augustana college. He
has built up in Moline one of the
finest commercial schools in Illinois.
Mr.. Browns schools in the three
cities are to open the fall term Sept. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
POPULAR MAIL OFFICIAL
DIES FROM THE HEAT

The railway mail clerks running
into Rock Island are saddened by the
sudden death from the effects of the
heat at Burlington, Iowa, yesterday
of z. r. Durham, chief of the divis-
ion of the railway mail service that
includes the roads running into the
three cities. He was one of the old
est. best known and most popular
officials in the employ of the post
office department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
TO HAVE new SCHOOL
Browns Business College Com.
pany Extends to Rock
Island.
RAs BRANCHES IN TEN CITIES
Prof. J. E. Gustus is Appointed
Superintendent for the
Three Cities.

Rock Island is to have new COM
mercial school, having been taken in
on a circuit controlled by the Brown
Business College company. which al
ready has schools in 10 different cit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
SAVES A BOY FROM DEATH
TRAVELLING Salesman Kescues Child From
Mississippi.

At 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon a
small boy fell in tho river by the ferry
dock at the foot of Main street, Day-
and was rescued by Ned Rus
sell, a travelling salesman for peanut
house at Norfolk, Va, who CHANGED
to be stopping at the St. James hotel.
Mr.. Russell jumped in and caught
the boy just as he was going down for
the last time. The lad hurried away
as soon as he got over his fright and
recovered his breath, and his name
could not be learned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
Tom Donahue Operated Upon.

Thomas j. Donahue, the we'll known
Rock Island railway conductor. was
conveyed in the ambulance to ST. An
thongs hospital Saturday afternoon,
where yesterday Drs. De Silva, of this
city, and Middleton, of Davenport,
operated upon him for appendicitis.
The operation was successful, the pa
tient reviving nicely and showing
every favorable symptom. Today he
is reported on the road to recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
Policeman Takes pride.

Night Desk Sergeant Mike Taxman
was married yesterday at Omaha to
Miss Mary Schlafer, of that city. The
ceremony took place at metropolitan
hall in the presence of 1000 invited
guests. About forty people from
Rock Island were in attendance. The
bridal party is expected to reach this
city tomorrow evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
FALLS FROM STREET CAR.
Mrs. q. E. HuntIey Injured In AIghtIng
on Second Avenue.

Mrs. C. L. Huntley in alighting
from n Fourth avenue car on Second
avenue this morning caught her heel
in the foot board and fell to the pave
mert. She sustained bruises which
necessitated her removal in the am
bulance to her home. 1909 Fourth
avenue, and which will confine her to
the house several days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
MRS. CHARLES THOMS
FRUSTRATED BY HEAT

Mrs. Charles ThOms, 1924 Fifth
avenue, was FRUSTRATED by heat today
while at work about her home. No
serious consequence are feared
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01

1t is easier to keep well than get
cured. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
taken now and then will always keep
your bowels in perfect order. They
never grippe. but promote an easy.
gentle action. b. Ii. Bieber and
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-01
Cirrnif Conrt.
announced

The Gutekunst habeas corpus case
in the circuit court was dismissed to-
day, little Goldie, for whose posses
sion the action was started, having
been returned to the mother.
Court will be in session all this
week except Thursday, and it is ex-
pected the business of the term will
be ended Saturday. The petition for
an injunction brought up by the viii
lEge of Coal Valley saturday against
the Rock Island d Peoria railway will
be taken up again Friday.