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Blankets Basement.
Berkshire Wool Blankets. slight I'M
projections, shaded pink, blue and red
borders, bound with heavy silk
Single bed size, St.74
Double bed size, S2.io
Berkshire Wool Blankets, extra heavy,
bound with silk
1914 size at S2.O4 pair
tt-4 siz, at S].to pair
t2-4 size at 1914 par
All-wool California HomeSpun
Blankets, pink, blue and red borders,
broad silk binding
1O-4 size at $40 pair
tt-4 size at S4.24 pair
Soit-finished Lambs Wool California Blan-
kctS, a thin thread OF cotton runs through
the warp to prevent shrinking, pink, blue
and red borders, twelve-quarter size, S5.4s.
Highest grade Lambs Wool California
Blankets, plain or jacquard figured
effects, extra large sizes, $7.04, $S14.
Finer qualities ranging up 10 SlS.74
Bed Spreads Basement
Crocheted Spreads, three quarter ssize---
new designs, ful-bleached, smoothly
hemmed, 4oc.
Honeycomb Spreads, single size, three
medallion patterns, hemmed ready for
use, 7sc.
Crocheted Spreads, full size, best quality,
beautiful centre-piece patterns "A small,
almost imperceptible imperfection in the
weaving
Marscilles Spreads, full size, handsome
damask and all-over designs, trifling de-
iects. Would be good value at $3.50; our
price Si.58.
Satin-finished Marseille S Spreads, full
size. graceful spray and centre-piece de-
signs, double-stitched hens, would be
good value at $500; our price s2.ls.
Marseilles Spreads, full size, raised, or
heavily embossed floral and damask de-
signs, would be good value at $500 and
$500; our price S2.49 and s3.44.
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Macys Midsummer Furiture Sale.
"'-1s.M
aA%Il-t~
"Macyettes. .,a Fl.

50 24-Solid Oak Dining Chairs
L. sold elsewhere az S2.00--high-
spindle braced back. carved top. heavy
rungs.
s. 24--Gilt Reception Chairs--so'd
/. elsewhere at $2.SO-plain rush
seats or covered with remnants OF satin
damask.
So 0o-Corner Chairs sold elsewhere
4. at S4.5O-richly-polished ms
hogany finished frames, seats uphol-
stored In remnants Of fine Satin dsmask.
s. 9S-Rocking Chairs-sold else
]. where ut $2.S0-mahogany-fin.
shed frames, high-spindle backs. wood
saddle seats.
81 z-Morris Chairs sold elsewhere
). at $500 solid oak frames, may
be adjusted 10 four positions. rever-
sible cushions covered with red OF green
burlap.
- 90 -Women's Desks sold else
-. at $3.50 - large size. brass
trimmings, French legs, two drawers.
sr 96-Box Couches elsewhere
,. at $SOO-luil sire. all-spring
edges, soft tufted top, covered with
plain or figured denim In your choice OF
several colOrs.
So 'deSa a, TSushti s1.ass fss"nsts %as
be used as Couch, lull-size or TWO single
beds, equipped with good springs, mat
tress and pillows.
Dining Tables.
One hundred Dining Tables -twenty-
five patterns--made Of solid oak some
have beautifully polished quartered
oak tops and carved legs--six and
eight feet long. "hFl
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ETf~'ak-s
WMS-AlbAS
EnameIled Furniture.

White, strong, graceful, light-and not
much TO pay. No wonder Enamelled
Furniture remains in stanch favor. For
many uses it has no equai
People who wish to equip hotels.
boarding houses or small apartments
those who must strive for simplicity
and tastefulness on limited incomes
will find the following just 10 their
liking: 4th Fl.
White Enamelled Sofas, upholstered in
heavy imported tsifeta, three elaborate
patterns TO choose from, beautiful col
orines, sold elsewhere at 50 81
Sll.00; our price ........,... "
White Enamelled Arm Chairs, large
size, upholstered in rich taffeta, two
choice designs to select from, sold
elsewhere eI;e. at $500; our g."
White Enamelled Rockers. large size.
high back, full arms, upholstered in
taHfeta TO match above arm chairs,
sold elsewhere at $500; our sh o.
PRICE. .,..........,..,... W.
White Enamelled Tables. large size
covered with fine taifeta, two patterns
TO select from, sold elsewhere S 81
at $500; our price .......... r.
White EQamelled ChiPionier, five deep
drawers, trimmed with brass, carved
wood gallery top, sold else Sc 90
where az $3.50; our price .., y.
Enamelled Iron Beds.
These Enamelled Iron Beds--ths pat
terms and qualities are all that you
could wish for. The prices are less
than we have ever known AthFl
Sold elsewhere $500; our price s4.s6
Sold elsewhere $3.50; our price s5.62
Sold elsewhere $3.50; our price $6.l9
Sold elsewhere SS.7S; our price $6.57
Sold elsewhere $500; our price S6.74
Sold elsewhere Sl0.SO; our price $7.S8
Handsome Brass Beds.
Medium and massive posts, high heads,
extended footballs, heavy husks and
mounts-no better Brass Beds are man
ufactured. Ath FL
Sold elsewhere s20.S0; our price $l5.S8
Sold elsewhere S27.s0; our price s20.s6
Sold elsewhere $3.50; our price S25.7s
Sold elsewhere $3.50; our price S27.67
Sold elsewhere $3.50; our price S2s.s6
Sold elsewhere $4,000; our price $3l.24
Sold elsewhere $42. so; our price S3367
Sold elsewhere $3.50; our price s45.67
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Three-piece Library Suites, extra
large size, solid mahogany frames. up
hoistered in Verona velour. sold else
where at $4,000; our Sl11 99
Three-piece Library Suites, extra
large sire, solid mahogany frames,
elaborately carved massive claw feet
sold elsewhere at 500 ~
siso. 90; our price .,,. 10.
,anv u,holstAred in Verona velour
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Fine Library Suites.

Walk The invitation suggests charm that conveys onses
Into the ana iaf more intimate soc'A' "a'o "" ''
Library T Tbe IbTsrva pisse which read
think smOkeos should be mace ATTRACTIVE A"u
comfortable ...,
Begin by having everything else in harmony
o Library
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Dining Tables.

$3.50 Tables at $40
11.5O Tables at 7.o6
1900 Tables at S.34
1850 Tables at ga
400 Tables at 1854
1900 Tables at 11.49
1850 Tables at 1A.34
1000 Tables at i5.4o
$3.50 Tables at 1895
5000 Tables at 21.4o
$3.50 Tables at 24.96
$3.50 Tables at 1880
1000 Tables at 1890
47.5O Tables at 35.67
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week.
Three-piece Library Suites, highly
polished mahogany, finished frames,
upholstered in heavy imported We
lour; sold elsewhere at SEQ 90
$50 90; our price ....... O>s
Three-piece Library Suites, highly
polished mahogany--finished frames.
upholstered in fine Verona velour; sold
s.;ss elsewhere at $4,000; our s76. "
price,. ..............,,.... W.
TL... ,.:a,a :l,r,,u S,,itae Soli2 IN ah,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
HAPPENINGS IN IOWA
EVENTS OF A WEEK THROUGH.
OUT THE STATE.
Breach Of Promise Case Brought by
Miss Sara Ham Against G. A. Pot
4 ter Observation-Disclosures by
j Charles Emory Smith.


At the request of the defendant, the
100000 breach Of promise case
brought by Miss Sara Ham of Dubuque
against George A. Potter. the million
aire lumberman OF Duluth, has been
postponed until the next term of the
court Matthews & Frantzen OF Du-
buoue, who are attorneys for Potter.
declare that the case will be fought.
1t is stated that Lyon & Lyon, the at
torneys who trapped Potter at Miss
Hams house last February and in
duced him to sign papers agreeing to
pay Miss Ham an annuity Of 1920 on
condition that she abandon her pro-
posed proceedings against him for
breach Of promise, were paid $4,000 by
Potter. It has also come out that Pot
ter gave Miss Ham 10000 a few years
ago, and she gave him title to her
house. The woman will endeavor to
have the deed Cancelled. Mr.. Potter's
attorneys say that since he has al
ready gained much unpleasant promi-
nence by reason of the filing Of the suit
against him, there is no reason why
he should hesitate in appearing in
court. Miss Hams attorneys expect
to be able to show that their client
refused a proposal Of marriage from a
prominent citizen of Dubuque because
she had been assured by Potter he
would marry her on the death of his
wife.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Charlie. Emory Smith to Speak.

The annual meeting of the North
western Iowa Teachers association
will be held in Mason City Oct. Is, 16
and II. Charles Emory Smith, the
great Philadelphia editor and former
postmaster general, will be the star
attraction and will speak on the even
ing Of Oct 16 Among the other
speakers will be DR.. Stone, the new
president OF the State Agricultural
school at Ames; President Seerley of
the state normal school at Cedar Falls;
State Superintendent Barrett, and
James l.. Hughes, inspector of the To
ronto, Canada, schools and dis
tinguished educator. A banquet will
probably be rendered Charles Emory
Smith by the Walt Whitman club.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
The Pleasure of Eating.

Persons suffering from Indigestion,
dyspepsia or other stomach trouble
will find that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digestS what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet. This remedy IS new
er failing cure for Indigestion and
Dyspepsia and all complaints affect.
ing the glands or membranes of the
stomach or digestive tract. When you
take Kodol Dyspepsia Cnre everything
you eat tastes good. and every bit of
nutriment that your food contains is
assimilated and appropriated by the
blood and tissues. Sold by Shuttle.
worth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Shots EXCHANGED.

Marshalltown officers believe they
have an important clue in the matter
OF the robbery of the Singer fur store
there. The finding Of the clue de-
veloped shooting affair that promised
to become serious. Officer Lage dis
covered a negro named Austin with a
lady's fur garment in his possession.
When he attempted to place the man
under arrest the negro whipped out a
gun and opened fire. The officer fol-
lowed suit and the negro ran. Lage
followed and caught him. Half dozen
shots were fired before the negro was
secured. The officers believe they
have located a fence" in the south
part of town that will explain several
recent robberies.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Paper for Happy Home LEAGUE.

The Happy Home League Of Iowa, a
Temperance organization founded by
Archbishop Keane, is to have a paper
in Dubuque to aid in it's mission.
About the middle of October, the first
issue of the Happy Home. monthly,
will appear. Rev. ]. j. Toomey, pas
tor Of st. Raphael's cathedral, will be
its editor, and the assistant editors will
be Rev. NJ. G. Lehman of MARSHALL
town. Rev. D. d. Murphy of Waukon,
and Miss McGovern of Cedar Falls.
The Misses Jess of Dubuque will have
charge Of the women's work on the
paper Archbishops Keane and Ire
land will be the principal contributors.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
The Genuine VS.. Counterfeits.

The genuine Is always better than a
counterfeit, but the truth of state
ment is never more forcibly realized
or more thoroughly appreciated than
whan you compare the genuine De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve with the
many counterfeits and worthless sub
stttutes that are on the Gmarket. w.
s. Ledbetter, of Shreveport, La, says:
"After using numerous other rene.
dies without benefit, one box of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured me. %
For blind. bleeding, itching and pro-
truding piles no remedy Is equal to
Wits Witch Hazel Salve Salve. Sold
By Shuttleworth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
BANQUET IN A SEWER.
Unique Function to Be Held at Water.
loo in the Near Future.

Great preparations are being made
for the banquet in the mammoth Dry
Run sewer to be held in Waterloo on
the evening Of Wednesday, Oct. is.
Letters have been received from May
or Golden Rule" Jones of Toledo, o.,
and Governor A. B. Cummins of Iowa,
stating that they would be present and
make addresses at the event. The
sewer in which the banquet is to he
held is one of the largest pieces Of
such work ever undertaken, being over
eight blocks in length and IL by 12
feet on the interior The banquet is
to be held in honor of the meeting Of
the Iowa League of Municipalities.
Invitations have been issued to Mayor
Harrison of Chicago, Mayor Jones of
Toledo and Governor Cummins, to
make addresses at the banquet and the
latter two have accepted the invita-
tions. While Mayor Harrison has not
formally accepted, it is understood
that he will be present.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Pitltul Death at pes MoInes.

Helplessly crippled with paralysis,
John Cullen was found Friday holding
the dead body of his wife in his arms
at Des Moines Unable to leave the
one room which formed their meager
home, he endeavored to attract atten-
ton by gutteral noises, the only sound
he could make. A doctor passing by
heard him. Mrs. Cullen had been
supporting the family by canvassing.
That morning she attempted to get
breakfast. but tainted and tried to
reach the chair by his bedside, but she
fell dead on the edge of the bed, gently
slipping through the old mans en-
teebled arms to the floor. He man
aged to lift her head and sat pitifully
staring into the dead face when dis
covered.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Old Robb erIee probed.

Michael Conroy was arrested at
Clinton charged with being an access
sorry In the sensational fur robbery
there year ago last May, when the
fur store of A. Grossman was robbed
IN broad daylight Of goods valued at
1880. The grand Jury has been en-
gagged for several days In an investiga-
ton OF the Fay diamond robbery, and,
1t is said some arrests will be made
soon which will cause sensation. A
criminal by the name of Burrier, who
was convicted last winter of robbing
the residences of DR.. Hamilton and
DR.. Fischer, made confession and
implicated several Clinton men in the
Fay and other robberies.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
NOT MUCH PROTECTION.
The Tariff Protected Steel Trust II
Bad Way and Stock
Deprecated.

When the idustrial trust boom was
in full blast and corporations were
being manufactured with millions Of
capital every day in the week. the pro-
tectionists cited the fact as the result
Of the great system Of protection to
American industries. Now the stocks
OF these trusts are in state Of col
lapse and the water has been squeezed
out Of them with remorseless energy,
what will the protectionists say? The
prostration of the boom in Wall street
cannot be blamed on the democrats;
neither Mr.. Bryan nor Mr.. Cleveland
can be held responsible. 1.-THE blight
Ing influence of free trade" has had
no part or lot in the matter and yet
the marvellous prosperity" of these
trust corporations-railroad and in
dustrial. have received check which
IL but the index finger pointing to the
prcstration Of general business that
will follow in Its wake. The abnor-
mally high prices that now prevail Of
all the necessities of life must result
In reduced consumption and even a
protected .trust cannot pay big divi-
deuds unless the public will pay high
prices for its productions.
Wall street generally DISCOUNTS IN
advance the falling of in demand for
products or the reduction in earnings
Of railroads and these bear raids are
but indications Of worse that may hap
pen. When stock like the steel trust
that pays dividends of four per cent.
sells around % there must be some-
thing radically wrong. With every
one of its products protected by the
tariff and with nearly complete control
Of the market the protectionists should
be able to give. at least, plausible
reason for the enormous decline in it,
prosperity. Can it be that protection
does not protect its benefciaries and
yet compels the American people to
pay extortionate prices? 1t is the more
exasperating to those who use steel
trust products that the foreigner 1,
able to purchase them for a much les,
price than obtained in the home mar.
) ket. The tariff should certainly be re.
formed to the extent that we should
be able to buy our own goods as
scheaply as the people OF other coun.
tries can buy them Of us.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Leader Of a Gang Convicted.

The district court Of Clay county
has just closed a season of two weeks,
leaving at least weeks work undone.
In August the store Of Freeman &
WEIGH at Webb was robbed Of about
$75 worth Of knives and razors. A
man by the name Of Johnson was ar.
rested at Sheldon and found in posses
sion OF five Of the knives. He was
tried at this term. convicted, and sent
to Anamosa for one year. He was
evidently the leader of a gang OF
thieves which had been making cir
cult OF that section Of the state attend
ing the various county fairs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Bank President Suicides.

Edward w. Davis of Harlan. presi-
dent Of the Shelby County bank, COM
mitted suicide by shooting. His body
was found in the furnace room of the
bank building. Davis was once a men,
Der of the Iowa legislature from Potta-
wattomie county and was a prominent
citizen. He disposed of most of his
bank stock, but his financial affairs
are said to be in good condition. He
was sixty years old and leaves widow
and VITO daughters. Ill health is
thought to have prompted the deed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Jailed for CONTEMPT Of Court.

William Sharp. who kidnapped his
child from the Boys and Girls Home
at Sioux City. has been sent to Jail for
contempt of court. The Humane So
ciety secured the child. Sharp and his
wife snatched the little girl from the
wall surrounding the house one day,
and left the state. He returned to
Sioux City and was arrested.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
irregularities CHARGED.

A commission Of attorneys, appoint
ed by the four Judges of the Polk coun-
ty district court. to investigate certain
charges of Irregularities. has reported
Recommending criminal prosecutions
against E. H. Hunter. promoter, bank
or and politician; Michael Grady. ex-
herman; r. F. Coffin, county clerk;
charges against Mr.. Wells and Mr..
White grow out Of a recent trial, in
which is was alleged the jury was
tempered with. The two county Off
cials are charged with irregularities
In the drawing of Jurors.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Boy Attempts Suicide,

Howard Stone, fourteen-year-old
boy of Estherville, attempted to COM
NIT suicide by hanging. He had some
trouble in school and threatened to
drown himself. He went to the river,
but was found in the barn not long
afterwards with rope drawn so tight
~ around his neck that he was partially
unconscious,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Packing Company Again Indicted.

The Polk county grand jury has re-
turned an indictment against the Ar
mour Packing company for the alleged
illegal sale Of oleomargarine. The
prosecution was started upon the COM
plant Of H. R. Wright. state dairy COM
missioner, who says the company was
selling the oleo colored a rich yellow
as butterine. An indictment was re-
turned against the company at the
last term of court, but the case was
dismissed because Of flaw. This fall
great care has been exercised by the
officials. who say they have positive
proof Of violation of the law.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Boys Thrilling Experience.

Benny Sampson, fourteen-year-old
boy Of Davenport, had thrilling ex-
perience OF being swept for nearly 100
yards through a sewer by a storm,
passing into the Mississippi river
from its outlet and living to tell the
tale. He was rescued with skiff and
resuscitated.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
After q State convention.

The executive committee of the Iowa
Buttermakers' association is anxious
that the next state convention of the
association be held in Dubuque, and
the Dubuque Retailers association has
been invited to make bid for the
convention. There will be no conven-
ton of the national association this
year. and for this reason the Iowa con.
vention will be Of great Importance.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Five Hundred Defendants.

Five hundred defendants in a law
suit is a new record that has been
made in the action to quiet the title to
the townsite of Marietta. The case in
wolves 1900 acres Of land and the orig
inal notice, when officially printed,
filled five newspaper pages.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Announcement.

hereby announce to the public
chat I am a candidate for County
Treasurer and will ask the nomination
at the republican county convention.
JOHN KAKAC.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
River Improvement Convention.

Secretary Lewis B. Boswell of the
Upper Mississippi River Improvement
association issued call for the sec
ond annual convention of the associa.
ton, which is to be held at Davenport,
Ia. on Oct. Fl and %. Each river
city and each commercial or trade or.
ganization is entitled to three dele
gates.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Secretary to Speaker Cannon.

Information received at Des Moines
states that to Julian Richards of Wa
terloo has been rendered the position
Of private secretary to Speaker Can
ION. Mr.. Richards held this position
under Speaker Henderson and 1t is be.
lieved he will accept Mr.. Cannon's
Offer
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Stole From School BUILDING.

About $50 was stolen from the Gar
ner school building by Tom Redding
and Roy Meekins, about sixteen years
of age. They were arrested and con-
fessed. They will be tried at the next
term OF court,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Announcement.

hereby announce to the public
that am a candidate for County SUI
perintendent and will ask the nomina-
ton at the republican county conven-
tion. +. A. WILDMAN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
carnival for Estherville.

The knights Of Pythias have arrang-
ed with carnival company of Kansas
City to hold street carnival in Esther
vile Oct. to 10. The business men
have subscribed $500.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Democratic Ticket.

GOVERNOR. B. Sullivan, Union
County.
Lieutenant Governor. d. Butte,
Iowa County.
Judge of the Supreme Court. B.
Caldwell, Tama County.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tions-A. r. McCook, Howard County.
Railroad @ ommissioner-W. S. Porter
Hardin County.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Democratic County Convention.

The democrats of Howard County
are requested to meet in delegate con-
vention at the court house in the city
Of Cresco, Saturday, October, g., at
$50 p. M. to nominate candidates for
county offices as follows:
Representative.
Sheriff.
Treasurer.
Superintendent.
Supervisor, Dist. No. 2.
Coroner.
Surveyor.
and to transact such other business as
may be deemed proper. Townships
and precincts will be entitled to dele
gates as follows:
Albion ................. .... 80.
AIUOn.. ................s
chester. ......... .......... z
FUreSt Guy 500. ...5
Howard Center -. MISUNDERSTANDING
Howard. ..............
Jamestown. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Oak Dale. ............ .......,a
Sarato Observation-Disclosures.
IaEAS..."' .s.......... ............I
Vernon Springs and Cresco. ....... i;
New Oregon. Observation-Disclosures. .....i
All voters who favor economy and
reform in the management Of STATE
and county affairs are invited to at
tend the caucuses and assist in elect
ing delegates.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-09-25
Two Thousand Dollar DAMAGE Suit

A damage suit of more than usual
interest has been filed in the district
court at Webster City. It is the case
OF Chris Grover against Barney Brin,
IN which the former asks that he be
awarded damages in the sum of $4,000.
Grover charges that Brin has wilfully
and maliciously destroyed his good
name and reputation in. Webster City
by remarks which he has made about
him