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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
THE OUTLOOK FOR BUSINESS
Leading Commercial Agents Present
Review Of Trade Conditions.
Approach of Holidays Gives tho Usua,
Impetus in the Ordinary Re-
tail Lines.

New York. Dec. 14.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says: "Devel-
opments are not encouraging as to cot
ton spinning, but there is evidence Of
better conditions in the iron and steel
industry, while retail trade feels the
usual impetus as the holidays approach.
likeness among New England lumber
mills is Offset by increased activity in
the south. Owing to pressure of grain
there Is still delay in handling freight
promptly at few western points. but
as rule traffic facilities are adequate,
and railway earnings for November show
an average gain of 40 per cent. over last
year. Throughout the iron industry,
there is growing sentiment of hore-
fulness regarding the new year. Prices
nave steadied and orders are being placed
more literally.
Failures this week numbered 331
in the United States, against 269 last
year, and 20 in Canada, compared with
30 year ago."
Bradstreet's says: Distribution
along consumptive lines grows in VOL
ume with the continuance of cold wealth
er and the nearer approach Of the
HOLIDAYS Jobbing distribution also
feels this stimulus in recorders to fill te-
pleted stocks, and also market reflects
more assured buying for next spring.
Wholesale trade generally is quiet as
usual at this period. and industry shows
slackening in some lines. The improve
ment in crude iron apparently holds,
judging from small price advances ct
several markets. Eastern shoe manu-
facturers are still shipping heavily on
winter account, have an average spring
business booked and report fair orders
for next fall. Seasonal conditions, stock
taking or readjustments to lessened de-
mand are all assignable reasons for the
quieting down of outdoor activity, such
as building, or for reduced running time
or suspensions in variety of industries
employing large numbers of hands. I'm
proved demand for the next three
months delivery and advance demand
ed of rs to SO cents in prices, with re-
fusals to book beyond that time, lead to
the belief that the lowest point has been
seen in the iron trade"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Mrs. Ed. F. Rourk Called to Rest.

Mrs. Edward F. Rourk died at 1910
O'Clock, Saturday morning, Dec. 5tb,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nee. She had been in poor health
for number Of months. The cause
of the death was valvular leakage of
the heart.
Mary Loretta McNally was born in
Lawlcr, Iowa, Aug. 81, 1877. When
only small girl she removed to Lime
Springs, Iowa, with her parents, and
later came to Sterling to live. She
was married to Mr.. Rourk in this city
May. q, 1900. Mr.. and Mrs. Ronrke
resided in this city about one year at
ter their marriage and then removed
to Dubuque. Iowa.
After living in Dubuque for time
Mrs. Rourke's health began to fail
and physicians advised that it would
be necessary for her to 60 south. Fol-
lowing this advice Mr.. and Mrs. Rourk
went to Amarillo, Texas. Her health
was benefited for a while, but later
began to fail again and about two
months ago Mrs. Rourke was taken to
Chicago, where she took treatment in
a hospital Ten days ago she came to
Sterling and remained at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nee until the time
OF her death. Everything known to
medical science was done but the life
could not be saved.
Mrs Rnnrk was devout Catholic
and was an ardent worker for her
church. At Amarillo, Texas, she was
president of the altar society, and it
was largely through her efforts that
the Fl st Catholic church on the plains
of Texas was built.
She graduated fsw years ago from
st. Mary's Academy of Prairie du
Chem, Wis and took the honors in
both art and music. Her life was de-
voted to her home and her church and
her presence made happiness where
ever she was.
The funeral was held Sunday morn
ing at IL O'Clock, at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joha Nee. The services
we're conducted By Rev. Father j j.
Bennett, pastor of ST. Mary's Catholic
church, of this city. Hymns were sung
by the choir Of the church. A large
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Some Early Howard County History
As Cleaned from the New Oregon Plain Dealer Of 1865

ESD, of West Uuion, who in an able
and convincing speech laid bare the
schemes Of the factionists endeavoring
to palm negro suffrage of on the peo-
pie as republican doctrine.
Levi Bulls Esq. delivered a very
candid speech, Astounding in truth
and happy hits at the expense It
Stone. Bulls is an honest politician,
never concealing the wrongs and
frauds of men because they belong to
his own party.
Mr.. Bullis-was followed by A. G.
Felt, late editor of the Iowa Public
Record. in speech of great logic, elo.
qaence and power against negro suff-
rage and VIM. M. Stone, its represen-
tative in Iowa. Mr.. Felt has been a
soldier, suffering several months i'm
prisonment in the Andsrsonville pris.
on, having been captured at the bat
tie of Belmont, No.
These several speakers were then
followed by John T. Clark, ESQ.,, who
admitted fully the incompetency of
Stone, but favoring negro suffrage as
be did, thought it best to support
him. Judge Berry declares if that is
repuolicanism that he is no longer
republican.
The sympathy of the soldiers and of
the great mass of the people in attend
ance were evidently with the speakers
opposing Stone and negro suffrage.
1t is perhaps proper that we remark
that all of these several speakers have
for several years been in sympathy
with the republican party.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
SELECTS minister
TO new republic
President Names w. I. Buchanan,
Of New York, as First Repre-
sentative to Panama.
SERVICES OF TRAINED DIPLOMAT
NEEDED ON lSTHhUS At PRESENT
Final steps for Formation of Perman-
eat Form of Republican GOvern-
meat In Panama Takcn-!Admiral
Glass to Investigate Rumors of
Landing Of Troops.

Washington, Dec. 14.-The president
has selected w. /. Buchanan, of New
York, to be the first United States min
lister to Panama.
Mr.. Buchanan's selection was brought
about by a desire on the part of the
president to secure temporarily. at least,
and during the crystallization of the
relations between the United States and
Panama, the services of trained and
experienced diplomatic repres entative,
having special reference to his knowl-
edge Of the Latin-American races. BY
reason Of long service as United States
minister to Argentine Republic Mr.. Blu
chanan fills that description, in the esti-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Rideeway Church Dedicated.

The Uuited Norwegian Lutheran
Church at Ridgeway, Iowa, was dadi-
Gated Sunday, December 18th by Rev
L. A. Dahl, president of the United
church.
The Ridgeway Review says he was
assisted by the following clergymen:
Revs. j. O. Haugen, A. Jacobson, X.
e Bakhen, Of DEBORAH; L. w. Doe, Of
Jerico and the pastor OF the local con-
grsgation. The dedication proper
was held at 1890, a m. and was con-
Quoted in the Norwegian language.
In the afternoon at 2:30 an English
service was held, the sermon being
prnrhrd " ney. 4. ". Boo.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
SEPT. 90

The Republican county convention
that met at the court house on Satur-
day of last week had stormy session.
IL OF the % delegates Withdrawing
from the convention. After this the
remaining delegates reorganizsd and
nominated the following county tick
ct: county judge, d. o. Preston; sher-
III, Jerry h. Powell; treasurer, Julius
+. Webster; coroner, j. ]. Clemmer;
county surveyor, T. N. Glathart,
county superintendent, h. w. Partch.
David w. Seeley is opening a sa.
loon at Granger, Mimi. We are sorry
to learn that David has come home
from the Indian war minus an arm"
Attention is called to the adver-
tisement of VIM. f. Daniels. He has
a fine stock of groceries which he of
fers at very reasonable figures at the
old stand of P. Viele, near the For
eston mill"
"H. u. Noble, of Vernon Springs,
left on Monday to take the soldiers
vote Of regiment from this state,
now in Arkansas"
''Tnc Love Feast-The questions OF
negro suffrage and anti negro suffrage
are being discussed with much ear
nestness before the people. On Tues
day evening Judge Berry did yeoman
service against Gov. Stone and this
new heresy sprung upon the pecp,c y
the convention of June 14th, before a
large and appreciate au'ilence
He was followed by s. II. z igler
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were fled
with the County Recorder for the
week ending Dec IL.
Mary K Marshall to Benjamin
Carr, ne t Sec 6-99-ll IS 5000
Geo. NJ. Register and wife to S.
III. Scott, VT and n ! of 4lots
2, 3 and blk % and lot l of
Wentworth & Miller's sub-div
of lots 5 and 6 block &c ....... 1000
S. II. Scott and wife to W. L.
Barker, " aod n / ofe ! lots
2, 8 and blk 26 and lot l of
Wentworth & MillerS Sub.diy
Of lots and blk 20. 5000. 5000
A. J. Smith and wife to Peters.
johnson, lots l-2-3-6-7-1O-1l-12
in block 20 Lime Springs. 49,. $50
Vim. Blackburn administrators
to Daniel Byrnes, lots and 3
in block % BaldwinS add. to
CreScO. ....... ...... 100
+. O. Woelstein, referee, to L. J
Bloomeradcr, lot rs of e ne
27-99-ll.. 675
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Newspaper and Magazine Subscriptions.

newspaper dllu NldgdLlut SUBSCRIPTIONS.
We will take subscriptions for all
magazines, newspapers and period
icals published at the very lowest
rates. For instance: The Minneapu-
lis Daily Journal for three months
and the Housekeeper one year for 81 !;
Chicago Tribune three months, 75c.;
Minneapolis Daily Tribune one year
and large wall map OF Iowa, Minneso-
ia and the United States, map on ex.
hibition at our stand, for 3d., and ev-
erYthing else In proportion. Give US
your orders and we will give you
prompt service and the lowest prices
regardless Of any competition. We
do not draw a $1,000 salary but are
trying to make an honest living in our
own business. CREsco NEWS Co
Post Office Stand.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
number of relatives and friends were
in attendance.

number of relatives and friends were
in attendance.
The remains accompanied by the be-
feaVed husband, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nee, William Rourk and three BROTH
ers of the deceased, Lucas, Victor and
Charles McNally went on the LII
train Monday morning for Cresco, Ia.
Tue following people of Clinton, Ia.
met the funeral party aud went to
Cresco to attend the services: Mrs.
Ryan, Mrs. p. Collins, Mrs. M. j. Will
Jams and Miss Mary Taylor.
The remains were inferred in st.
Josepa's cemetery, Cresco, Ia, beside
the graves of Mr.. and Mrs. McNally.
parents of Mrs. Notwithstanding (IlD.
Gazette.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Another Death Reported.

Butler, Pa, Dec 14.-One death and
four new cases of typhoid fever were
reported since Friday. The decrease in
the number of new cases indicates that
the pestilence is subsiding rapidly.
Three prominent local physicians, In
speaking of the situation Saturday, said
there was no doubt that the backbone
OF the epidsmic had been broken and
within month conditions would again
become normal. However. many pa
tients among those who have been III
tor some Hns ere reYwtea ~ srttteA
vvoDtotk
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Denial by Russia.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 1.-THE Novoe
Vremya Saturday denies that Russia is
temporizing in the Russo-Japanese ne
gotiations. According to the Novokrai
of Port Arthur, the Russian troops In
the far east are suffering greatly from
extreme cold. Although ten degrees Of
frost were registered at Talienwan, the
soldiers are still in tents and the hos
oital FACILITIES are inadequate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Judge Pn.se. Sentence,

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 14.-Colum bus
Ellsworth Upton and Charles w. Nc
Gregor, former clerks in the>post Office
department at Washington, who were
found guilty Of postal frauds on Thurs
day last, were sentenced Saturday by
Judge Morris to serve two years in the
Maryland penitentiary and to pay a fine
Of 81, 900 each. The counsel for both de-
PENDANTS gave notice Of appeal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Weather Report.

November, 1903.
Max. therm, god, 70.
Min. therm., Goth,
Mean temp, BAL.
Mean max, 1872.
Mesh min 23.1.
Mean Of max. and min, 34.6
Waterfall, 0 ii ircheE
Prevailing wind, northwest.
Clear days, II; fair, u; cloudy,6
Month one long continued dronth,
with dry and dusty roads. Wbirl-
winds numerous. First fortnight re-
mild. Northern lights the
18th. Ground frozen since the 2aod.
An agreeable month with considera-
BILE hazy, Indian summer weather.
ARTHUR BELTS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Fatally Injured I'm yyrccL

Huntington, w. Va, Dec. 14.-The
third section of Chesapeake & Ohio
freight, No. "a, ran into the rear of the
second section near Lewis Station Sat.
urday. Engineer William Hamilton, OF
Russell, was fatally injured. Fireman
H. 7. Larrese, of Russell, and Brakeman
Ed Hamilton, of Huntington, were dan
gerously injured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
secure Small su nj,

Camden. N. j., Dec 14.-Five masked
desperadoes appeared in Pavonia, In the
eastern section of this city, about mid.
night Friday, and. after holding up the
bridge tender and Waterman, blew
open the safe in the Pennsylvania rail-
road station at Pavonia, escaping after
running duel with two policemen. The
station was wrecked by the force Of the
dynamite explosion. The robbers Sc.
cured about $40 from the safe.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15

fdnaHa.)
nation OF the state department 1t is
understood that his assumption of du-
ties is not to be permanent. for he sac
rificed large business interests to un-
dertake the work.
The new minister was originally from
Ohio and represented the state as an
agriculturist commissioner at the
worlds fair at Chicago. He was APP
pointed by President Cleveland United
States minister 10 Buenos Ayres. His
record at that point was so satisfactory
that President Mckinley continued him
at his post for several years after his
accession to Office.
Final Steps Taken.
The state department has been in
formed that final steps have been taken
for the formation of permanent repub.
lican form Of government in Panama
The news came in dispatch from Con-
sui General Gudger dated Panama Sat
urday. as follows:
Election for constitutional conven.
ton called for January 4. The conven.
ton meets Goth January"
This action is taken, it is believed, tc
meet the suggestions from Panamani-
ans here that criticism Of the new re-
public would be largely disarmed and
the status Of the new treaty improved II
the final notifications could be exchanged
by the United States with permanent
and regular form of government Oh
the isthmus. The territory Of Panama
is so small that, according to the belief
here, the elections can be completed
within a week after the date named
January 4. The convention is expected
to follow generally the outlines of tn;
Cuban constitution, which is regarded
as the most modern and complete model
of such documents.
To Learn Truth of Reports
The navy department has received a
cablegram from Rear Admiral Glass an.
nouncing that he is making every effort
to run down the various reports regard.
ing Colombian expeditions to the 18TH
mus. He has ordered the Mayfower tc
the south of the Atrato river to make o
thorough investigation, and, If neces.
sary, a reconnaissance OF that region
also will be made to definitely ascer.
tain whether there are any Colombian
troops in that section. The Atlanta also
has been ordered to patrol the northern
coast of the isthmus on the same mis-.
sion. The commanders of both vessels
are under instructions to conduct their
Investigation with all possible dispatch
and return to Colon so that the navy de.
partment may have full official report
Of the exact situation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Cold In. Minnesota,

Duluth, Mimi, Dec 14.-This city is
in the clutches of the coolest weather
of the season SO far. The thermometer
at the government weather bureau reg
istered five degrees below at ten a. m.
and the temperature is steadily going
down. At seven a. m. Saturday the
thermometer registered only two below,
the increase being one degree per hour,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Dynamite Explodes.

Huntington, w. Va, Dec. 14.-F. A
Johnson, Of Lynchburg. Va. foreman
on the Norfolk & Western railroad al
Kenova. was thawing out dynamite Sat
urday when stick exploded. wreck
Ing the camp. johnson had both legs
blown oil and John Black (colored) had
his body blown to pieces, some parts Of
1t landing in a tree 30 yards away. 9th
AyS were Injured. but NOT fatally.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
MUST CLOSE "FACT0RY.'
Louisville Gas Company Forced to
Stop Efforts to Ruin Rival
Concern

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 14.-The court
of appeals has reversed the judgment Of
the Meade circuit court in the case Of
the Calor OIL and Gas company against
w. G. McGehee and affirmed 1t in the
case OF the Louisville Gas compan,
against the Kentucky Heating company
The cases grew out Of the alleged eff.
forts of the Louisville Gas company t.
destroy the Meade county natural gas
fields, from which the Kentucky heating
company has for years been securing the
gas which it furnishes to customers Of
Louisville. The Louisville Gas com.
pany officers organized the Calor OH and
Gas company, the stockholders being A
Hite Barrett, Rudolph Sneed and J. W
Speed.
This company took over number Of
leases Of land made in the county. In
this territory they erected what they
called lampblack factory. This fac.
tory was constructed with a stockade
about 1t, inside of which no one was al.
lowed to- enter and firearms were dis.
charged to keep the neighbors away
w nSh IuSy US6dA OpCA dllOuS LuS SaSu'
lucky Heating company had pressure
Of 60 pounds, and in five months this was
reduced to 80 pounds. The force of the
lampblack factory was two men, one To-,
day and another for night. In five
months the factory produced 300 pounds.
Of lampblack worth four cents pound
and had consumed about 10000, 900 feet
Of the natural gas.
The lampblack was never shipped
away from the factory. On these facts
the chancellor enjoined the operation Of
the lampblack factory. as violating the
statutory laws against the wasting Of
natural gas.
The retail price of natural gas for fue;
in Louisville is 65 cents per 1000 feet
making the value Of the gas alleged tc
have been consumed in making 81
worth Of lampblack SCI, 500.
The decision puts the lampblack fac.
tory out Of business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Mt.tekcn for n Durrln,.

McKeesport, Pa, Dec. 14-Mrs. Sarah
Langley. aged Sc, widow residing in
this city with her son, Edward, aged
"a. was mistaken by her son early Sat-
urday for a burglar and was shot at
by him three times. One bullet took
effect, and the woman is in a serious
curdition.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Annual Rug Safe

ahis week, Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday, Dec. II, Is and 10. For these
Three days We offer rugs cheaper than
you have ever bought them. Don't
miss this sale in yonr Christmas shop
ping. THE FIELDS Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
For Rent.

The hall over Platt's store. suita-
BILE for dancing parties or for Lodges
or Fraternal societies Terms, $500
per month by the year. Inquire at
this office or Of z. d. Michel, r f. d.
mo. .. ~ 28-tf.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
MARRIED.

WILMoT -Wn,TLoFER-Att the home
OF the BRIDES mother, in Lime
Springs, Iowa, Dec. 10, 1903, by Rev.
j. 4 Catfyn, Mr., James A. Wilmot
and Miss Emma f. Whitlofer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
A christmas Present

worth having is a pair OF Walkover
shoes. These are styles for the street,
parlor or ballroom, aud all styles are
So 80. Geta pair for the husband,
bvn ~ A1NHs Slide stJfS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Understood.

"Mr. spoonamore, what color do you
call Miss Garlinghorn's hair?"
rs she a friend Of yours. Miss Gala
nus?"
Eyes; a dear friend"
cts red.:-Chicago Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Lord Abinser Dead.

Paris. Dec. 14.-I.ord Abinger died In
hospital here Saturday as the result OF
injuries sustained in falling down the
stairs Of restaurant. He was born In
1871. His mother is daughter Of the
late Commodore Magruder. United
States navy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Butter Maker Wanted.

The directors of the Protivin Cream
cry Assn will hire a butter maker on
the 23rd day of December, 1908. Any
one wishing the position inquire of or
SEND bid to JOHN BoUsKA.
Protivin, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Protected,

Nurse-You must take off that base
ball mask before you go in to see your
mas visitors.
The Kid-Wot? An have all them old
hens a-kissin' me. Not much!-Chicago
American.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
Getting There.

$50 your daughter belongs to the ladies'
auxiliary of the Universal Peace So
ciety?"
"Yes;-and let me tell you, she is fast
fighting her way to the front in that or
ganization. Puck.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
The Latest.

Have you heard OF Gobang's latest
fadT
mo. What ia he doing now?,
Collecting breakfast foods. He has
teehlated 200 Varieties. Of which ftaay
ss6kt 1svtttlss 3bnVI
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15

Washington, Dec. 14.-Civil Service
Commissioner John r. Proctor suffered
severe attack of neuralgia of the heart
while at the Cosmos club Saturday and
died about 2:35 o'clock.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-12-15
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