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Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26
FUNERAL or JOHN De BERGE.
Held Friday From Home of Deceased Under
Direction OF Masonic Order

The funeral of John A. De Berge,
who died suddenly at a late hour We'd
nesday night, last week, of neuralagi a
OF the heart, took place Friday after
noon at o'clock from the home of the
deceased.
The obseQuies were conducted in a
| brief but touching manner by the Rev
Grand Henry Warman, assisted by the
local Masonic order, Mr.. De Berge
having been member of that fratern-
ity for over twenty years. The floral
decor ations were most beautiful. They
were furnished by the Masons and
friends.
1 he remains were followed to the
grave by the sorrowing wife and q
large number OF friends in carriages
ard members OF the Masonic order on
foot who gathered to pay their respects
| to the departed. The pall-bearers were
| I. w. Lorgley, l.. h. Terrett, Jas.
Eckels, l.. w. Katzenstein, Jos. North
way and w. j. Nix. During the fun
eral the business houses were closed
in sympathy with Mrs. De Berge.
Mr.. De Berge was a man of noble
and excellent character. He was born
at Kenosha, Wise, in 1850 and was
married to Miss Marillus Reckten-
wald at Chicago in 1876, shortly aft er
which Mr.. and Mrs. De Berge migrat-
ed to Kansas, Arizona, Colorado and
other states, where the deceased fol-
lowed his trade, that OF carpenter.
He was one Of the old timers of this
section, having came to Forsyth over
twenty years ago, and since that time
he and Mrs. De Berge have made their
home here continuously. During his
residence here he has devoted the
greater portion of his time to contract
ing and building and was considered
one of the most skilled workmen in
eastern Montana.
Besides sorrowing wife the deceas-
leaves several brothers and sisters in
different parts of the country who were
unable to arrive here in time to attend
the funeral.
In the death of Mr.. De Berge the
| community loses one of it's most valued
and upright citizens, and the bereav-
ed relatives have the sympathy of a
a large circle of friends.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26
ACCOUNTS ARE OK.
STATE ET?Er1iN{-R REPORTS ON IN
VESTiGATlON or COUNTY
OrFEERS' BOOIS,
TREASURER'S BOND IS AMPLE
Examiner Says There Is Absolutely Nothing
About the Books to Suggest
Shortage

A short time ago petition, signed
by some of the taxpayers of Rosebud
county, was presented to Judge Loud,
asking him to call grand Jury to
investigate into the financial affairs of
the county.
Instead of calling a grand Jury,
which are an expensive proposition to
any commonwealth, Judge Loud re-
quested State Examiner Hudnall 20
make an examination of the affairs in
the county offices. The examiner con-
cluded his labors Friday and returned
to Helen, and the following dispatch
from the capital city under date Of the
oath instant, has this to say in regard
to the examiners investigation:
State Examiner William Hudnall
has returned from Forsyth, where he
was called by Judge G. II. Loud to
make an Investigation into the tinan-
cial affairs Of Rosebud county, and
the report of the state examiner, which
was mailed to Judge Loud Yesterday
afternoon, Will show that there is no
shortage in the accounts of the Off GERS
of the new and thriving county.
A petition recently presented to Judge
Loud shows that County Treasurer
I. w. Longley had ample bond to
cover every cent in the treasury, the
bond being $40, 900, while he also holds
bond from the Merchants bank for
$50, 900 TO cover deposits in that insti-
tuition. 1t has been suggested by some
OF the Rosebud people who have taken
special interest in the matter that Ex-
aminer Hudnall count the money be-
longing to the ccnt,ty that is on deposit
in the bank and Forsyth paper has
asked that this be done.
Those who advocate this mode of pro-
cedure appear to irnpute superhuman
powers to the examiner, as there has
as yet been devised no method whereby
he can distinguish a county's money
from that of private individual. once
it has passed over the counter of a
bank.
Examiner Hudnall did not follow the
unique suggestion, being content with
satisfying himself that there was no
shortage in the office, and then making
sure that the bonds of thetreasurer and
of the bank were ample to cover every
thing.
II went through the county books, -
said Mr.. Hudnall yesterday, ''and
checked everything from A to Il, and l
found that there is no shortage what
ever. Good bonds are held by the
county for the funds, and there is alb
solutely nothing about the books to
suggest shortage.
'This is the substance of my report
to Judge Loud, and it is made only
after as searching an investigation as
was possible to make.''
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26
The Masquerade Ball.

Strikingly elabrate was the dance
Friday night in Alexander hall. The
occasion was the grand mask ball
given by Messrs. Smith & Church.
The affair brought out large crowd, /,
one of the largest seen at Alexander
hall this season, and included many
people from the surrounding country
and towns as well as an unusual large
turnout of local dance goers.
The event was looked forward to
with considerable pleasure, and Justly
so, for when "the youngest managers
in the whole world" undertake to en-
tertain, everyone knows that the affair
will be handled admirably ard With a
view TO giving everybody present a
good time. Friday nights affair was
no exception to the rule. If anything,
it exceeded the expectations Of those
who attended and also added rlateri-
ally to the pleasure and success of it.
Every detail was carefully attended
to-with the exception, possibly, of the
heating apparatus which was in
charge of Nj. Boge of "Cark," who
had evidently pulled the 'cark" too
often.
The dance floor presented an ami
mated scene at S:45 o'clock when the
grand march was taken up to the stir.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26

communicable disease, such animals,
SO inspected and certified, may be ship
ped, driven or transported from such
place into and through any state or
territory, including the Indian Terri
tory. and into and through the District
OF Columbia, or they may be exported
from the United States without further
inspection or the exaction of fees of any
kind, except such as may at any time
be ordered or enacted by the secretary
OF agriculture; and all such animals
shall at all times be under the control
and supervision of the bureau of ami
NAL industry or the agricultural de-
partment for the purposes OF such
inspection.
'Section 2. That the secretary of
agriculture shall have the authority to
make such regulations and take such
measures as he may deem proper to
prevent the introduction or dissemina-
ton of any contagious, infectious, or
communicable disease Of animals from
a foreign country into the United States
or from one state or territory of the
United States or the District of Column
bia to another, an to seize, quarantine,
and dispose Of any hay, straw, forage
or similar material, or any meats,
hides or other animal products coming
from an infected foreign country to the
United States, or from any state ar
territory or the District OF Columbia in
transit to another state or territory or
the District Of Columbia, whenever in
his judgment such action is advisable
in order to guard against the introduce
ton or spread of such contagion.
"Section 3. That any person. com
pany. or corporation knowingly violat-
ing the provisions of this act or the
orders or regulations made in pursu-
ance thereto, shall be guilty of mis-
demeanor, and on conviction shall be
punished by fine of not less than 500
nor more than $1,000, or by imprison-
ment not more than one year, or both
such fine and imprisonment
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26

A Billings dispatch of the 21st inst.
says: DR.. J. H. Rineha.-t, the coroner,
accompanied by DR.. Lindsay and
Sheriff Hubbard, went to Junction last
night at midnight for the purpose of
Investigating the cause of the death of
William Shipp. Upon his arrival at
the Shipp ranch at O'Clock this morn
ing Coroner Rinehart found men enough
10 form a jury and the inquest was
held at once. The witnesses exam
ined stated that Shipp went to the bunk
house, near the ranch-house. shortly
after breakfast yesterday morning and
few minutes later d shot was heard
in the place. Upon reaching the bunk
house his relatives found him breathing
his last. A large caliber pistol was
clenched in his hand and bullet hole
was found in his heart. A verdict OF
suicide was rendered. The deceased
man was aft icted with ST. Vitus dance
for many years and it is supposed the
disease had affected his mind, as there
was no other reason known for his act.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26

The 10-round glove contest at Miles
City Friday night between Eddie
Croak of Havre and Jack McDonough
of St. Paul resulted in a victory for
Croak. The conditions of the contest
were that McDonough should knock
Croak out in 10 rounds, which he faile,:
to do.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26
THE RIGHT MOVE
CITIZENS HOLD HN ENTHUSIASTIC
FlEETlNG AND WILL ORGANIZE
"a LOAN HSSCCIATlON.
GOOD START ALREADY MADE
Nearly Two Hundred Shares Subscribed.
Promoters Mean Business.

II ulu not require herCulean efforts
Monday to arouse sufficient enthusi-
asm for the purpose of interesting the
citizens of Forsyth in the proposition
OF organizing building and loan asso-
citation. and the only paradoxical part
in conjunction to the matter is that a
move in this direction was not started
before.
At a meeting held in the court room
Monday evening, at which about forty
OF our citizens were present. it seemed
to be the unanimous opinion that steps
should be taken looking to the imme-
diate organization of building and
Loan association.
The meeting was not devoid of any
enthusiasm and unless present plans
and purposes miscarry-and we think
they will no'-within week or so an
association Of the foregoing named will
have been Incorporated.
John :. Truscott of Miles City was
present and spoke TO some length on
the workings and benefits to be derived
from such organizations. He was fol-
lowed by Attorney Geo. Farr, also of
Miles, who is somewhat of an enthu-
siast on the matter, and gave some
valuable information for those contem-
plating the move.
When the Miles City gentlemen had
concluded, the work of temporary or
ganization was taken up. Jas. Ken
L. Meyerhoff secretary.
President Kennedy appointed f. f.
Meyerhoff, II. V. Beeman and II. C.
Wright committee to solicit shares in
Forsyth, F. V. H. Collins of Rosebud
. to secure shares at that point, while
Assessor Grierson was detailed to look
after the Rancher district.
In accordance with the wishes of
those present Mr.. Meyerhoff went to
Miles City yesterday to interview the
officers of the building and loan asso-
citation of that city and make a thor
ough investigation of it's workings.
Already ne arly two hundred shares
of stock have been subscribed and it is
believed that that amount will be
doubled before the permanent organi-
zatlon takes place as many persons re-
siding at the surrounding towns and
country have expressed desire to
make investments into the association.
Another meeting will be held at the
court room Tuesday night and every
one, whether or not interested in such
an association, should be present.
The shares in the association will
probably sell for 1.OO each, and those
who have already subscribed for stock
and the amounts are as follows:
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26
He slipped upon the slippery walk,

He slipped upon the slippery walk,
And slid for half a square,
And W idly stuck his legs and arms
AT angles in the air;
And everybody in the street
Held up to hear hin, swear.
But when he rose without a word,
Just merely looking GUM,
The crowd resumed its way aghast,
Not knowing he was dumb.
New York Times.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26

A man is necessarily cool when he
thinks of the price of coal.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-26

Self denial is the secret of delight.
The truly humble hide their humility.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
The Book Shower.

1t was stormy without and showry
within, but it was shower Of books
for the Cresco free public library.
About three hundred people came,
each bringing book. The ladies had
provided apples and doughnuts galore
and all seemed to have a good time.
Three hundred and thirt-three books
were presented.
The ladies clubs showed especial
interest furnishing'and serving.the re-
freshments and making generous con-
tributions of books.
A board Of nine trustees were elect
ed, consisting of the following persons:
Richard Woods, q. @. Burgess, Mrs.
Geo. Story, Mrs. Geo. Miller, G. w.
Reed, Mrs. Orvine McHugh, Ed Farms
worth, w. L. Converse and L. T.
Crittenden.
Boardmet Saturday evening and elec-
ted as president, Mrs. G.. 9. Burgess,
and secretary, G. w. Reed.
1t is desired all books be sent in as
soon as possible in order to facilitate
the work COT cataloging. 1t is the
purpose Of the board to.push this work
and get the library ready for use as
soon as possible.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
MARRIED

Thursday evening, Nov. 18th, 1903,
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. A. S. Mcconnell, Of this city, by
Rev. ]. o. Thrush, Miss Anna Kloss
Mcconnell and Mr.. Ernest P. Gates,
of Fort Dodge. Mr.. Gates is engag-
ed in the dry goods business with his
father. He is young man Of excel
lent character and promise. During
her short residence in Webster City,
Miss Mcconnell has made many
friends. She is young woman Of
high accomplishments, is greatly ad-
mired by all who know her. The home
was beautifully decorated with chrY-
santhemums, American Beauty roses
and smllax. Immediately after the
ceremony delicious fve-course din
ner was served Webster City Journal
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
Promptly Paid Insurance.

To the Officers of the Sovereign Camp
Woodmen of the World:
I wish to offer my sincere thanks to
you and also to the officers Of Camp
No. l2l of Cresco, Iowa, OF which my
late husband was member, for the
prompt and satisfactory manner in
which they paid the $1,000 certificate
he held in this order, the check being
received by the clerk just
one month from the day of sending in
the official notification of the death.
1t was the first death in the camp and
the payment OF the claim was watched
with interest by many, and l think
the prompt manner in which the bus
mess was done will speak we'll for the
noble order of the Wuodmen OF the
World which will always have my
best wishes. Sincerely yours,
MRS. CATHARlNE RosTRATTER
Staples, Minn., Nov. IA, 1908
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
"Chic' Perkins a "Daisy."

King-Per,ins Company with its
new production, cold Farmer Hop
kins" will be at tue opera house on
Wednesday evening of this week. AS
Squire Hopkins, one Of the kind of
farmers that are the bone and sinew
Of the country, far removed from the
clownish "Rube" we are tired of,
Frank G. King is said to present one
of the best characters known to the
stage. "Chic" Perkins as two kinds
of BOYS andsgirls will be not only a
thing of beauty but JOY forever.
The acting company is superior, the
singers and dancers great.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17

Dr. w. T. DAILY, physician and sur
geon. Office over Fields Furniture
store, opposite postoface.
Beef by the quarter from good
heifers Al and 81 cents pound. Eu-
quire of GEORGE MILLER.
How about that watch or clock that
is out of order? Better bring it in to
Clemmer's. We can fix it.
Miss Florence Wheeler is an inmate
of the Kessel hospital, having SUBJ
mitted to surgical operation.
Oak Lawn Cemetery Association
will put ga Celebrated Case" before
the public Thanksgiving night.
The ladies OF the w. R. c. will have
a bazaar and New England dinner,
Nov. 10th, at the M. E. church.
Some new things in Ladies' Cloaks
just received, at
c. D. NICHOLS s. Co
Don't forget to ask for stickets on
the big doll to be given away free, on
Christmas Eve. P. A. CLEMMER's
Aprons and fancy work to be sold
at the bazaar, Nov. 10th, by the ladies
Of the W. r. G. in the NJ. E. church.
An extra choice Shorthorn bull for
sale. Inquire of Tony MARSHALL.
Cresco r. F. ID. No l.
Chas. Converse returned yesterday
to Cando, N. D., having entirely re-
covered from his seige of typhoid fe-
yer.
Sheriff Campbell has lodger, cap
tured at Marshalltown for jumping a
board bill at one of the Riceville no.
tells.
Nov. 26th the Oak Lawn Cemetery
Association will give the public a
treat in "a Celebrated Case" at Lyric
Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Hughes, of Lime
Springs, are mourning the loss of the
little son born to them recently, it
dying Saturday after short illness.
In our Jewelry department we make
a speciality of watch, clock and jewelry
repairing. All work guaranteed at
P. A. CLEMMER's.
This Office printed bills for three
auction sales Saturday. Prompt SER
vice and the best of work is what
brings the work to the PLAIN DEAL
Err.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17

DR.. Kessell made professional trip
to Leroy yesterday.
Hon. d. A. Lyons and wife visited
in Decorah last week.
Get your reserved seats early for
A Celebrated Case" Nov, 26.
Ask your grocer for lib carton of
Br, oStield farm Sausage. Try it.
400 acre farm at Bonair for rent at
once. American Loan and Trust Co.
DR.. Ahern, front room over the E.
r. Thompson Abstract Office. tf-59
Remember "a Celebrated Case" at
Lyric Hall, Thanksgiving night.
Ask your grocer for a lib carton OF
Brooktield farm Sausage. Try it.
Mrs. G. A. DAVIS and baby are over
from Elma visiting Cresco relatives
Large corner and anchor posts for
sale at the Hollister Lumber Co.-ml
Mrs. j. g. Webster returned Friday
from visit with her sister at Rice
Vile.
Ask your grocer for pound car
ton of Brookfeld farm Sausage.
Try it.
Ferd Goethe will sell beef by quar-
ter at ST and 6ac per h., at his meat
market. 2m
Roe Brown is busy painting the
cutters belonging to the Norton livery
at Decorah.
: M. P. Lydon, breeder Of heavy
boned Poland China Hogs, Cresco, La.
N. I. Phone. tt
DR.. j. W. Jinderlee, Physician and
Surgeon. Front rooms over Sobolik s
Hardware store. loft
FOR SALE-An extra good, young
Short-horn bull. Enquire of j. g.
Nichols. Crescc.
Mrs. M. D. Constantine, of Calmar,
is visiting the Steffes family, and
other Cresco relatives.
The Grace Church Guild will have a
social with Mrs. c. f. Miller, We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:30.
1.-THE Snow will soon be with US. Do
not wait until you need Storm Sash
but anticipate your wants in advance
and buy them now, of the
2Ow4 HOLLISTER LUMBER Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
CRESCO HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA. 1903
Decorah S, Cresco 0.

The game was one of the hardest
fought and best games eve. played in
this corner of the state, the only game
SURPRISING it being the Dubuqe- Cresco
game last year, and when 1T is consid-
cred that the only score was drop
kick made during the last few Sec
onds..of the first half it seems like a
rather hollow victory for Decorah.
Roy White was by all '~means the
best player on either of the teams
Several of the Decorah players were
heavier the he, but he was equal to
any two of them; in fact during the
three years he has been playing he
has never met his equal and it always
takes at least two of the opposing team
to hold him level. There seems to be
no limit to his strength and endur-
ance, as many bruised and battered
player can testify. Decorah can now
form some idea of what kind of a
team Cresco had last year when they
had six other players who we're wor-
thy to be classed with him and some
OF them In many respects his superior.
Put Hubert, A. Thomson, R. Thomp-
son and Rathert in that team, consid-
er that they were beat by high school
teams, and Decorah's idea of state
championship look funny" to those
who have seen a "real'' foot ball team.
Weatherbee and Thomson make an
excellent pair of halfbacks. Thomson
is heaveier and better at line smash
ing and Weatherbee is rather superior
in lodging, while both are quick and
sure tacklerS.
Hubert has weight and strength
and hits the line hard and is fast de-
veloping into the best high school
kicker in this part of the state, being
unusually steady and sure at kicking
goals.
Connolly at quarter, is quick and
sure at passing the ball and manages
the team fairly we'll, while he has
good supply of "Irish grit" to balance
his lack of experience.
Van Slyke and Hewlett played we'll
at end, though it is no disgrace to
either to say that Thompson, with
his experience and better knowledge
of the game, was sadly missed. Van
Sykes playing, while not of the
"grandstand" style, is steady, and be
never shirks and can always be de-
pended on to do his best. Hewlett
played his first game Friday, and
though handicapped by q weak knee
played great game. His playing is
of the snappY, whirlwind style that
always wins applause and he will be
one of the best of the many good play
ers Cresco has produced.
The Cresco line, however, has all
through the year been the wonder of
all beholderS. Light and with the
exception of White, inexperienced,
they have successfully withstood the
assaults of every opponent, and their
ability to Withstand such assaults had
much to do toward keeping the best
team Decorah ever had from crossing
their goal line.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
g. NJ. g. ST. Paul Ry.,

Will sell excursion tickets for the
Holidays for one and third fare
for round trips to all points within
200 miles of place Of sale, December
24th, 25Lh, 3lst, and January l. Good
until January tn for return.
Also students and teachers on
certificates from Principal of school,
good to return MT later than January
1lth. NJ. j. WHITE,
2it3 Agent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17

Chas. P. Brown, of Otumwa, in re-.
newiDg for the PLAIN DEALER writes:
cam very glad to see the election of
Helen Chaplin and Sheriff Campbell.
l am glad you are still at the helm of
the PLAIN DEALER and hope your
life may be spared many years longer.
Old Howard county residents, pioneers
are getting thined in numbers 1 am
sorry to say" We realize that fact
too, Mr.. Brown. The 18th of Nov.
1903 completed the 46 year of the resi-
dence of w. r. Mead and family in
Howard couty, and the truth is we
are amoug strangers in land we have
lived in for all these years. While all
the younger generation are civil and
courteous to us calling our name when
we meet, their faces are so unfamiliar
that we are compelled to ask their
name.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were fled
with the County Recorder for the
week ending Nov. II.
Joseph irwin and wife to John
Irwin, NV I sec 25.0S-l4. IS 1000
Letitia Kelley to Maggie Kelley
an und int in Sc sec 35-99-12 l764
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
Farms for Rent,

I have for rent the farm known as
the Dunham farm in Oak Dale Town
ship, also the farm known as the Bull
lis farm in Chester township. l also
have few other good farms for rent.
JOHN NJ. CANNON Land Agency,
Cresco, Iowa,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
Gard Of Thanks.

We take this method of returning
our sincere thanks to the many friends
for their kindly aid and sympathy at
the time of our recent bereavement.
A. G.. GENsHoW AND FAMILY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
For Rent.

My farm four miles southwest of
Cresco. Cash rent. For particulars
seq THos. CUMMINGS, Cresco, Iowa,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-11-17
For Sale or Rent.

broom house and acre of lard with
we'll and cistern, on South Oak street,
Cresco, Iowa. Enquire of Chas Evert
or VIM. DREAs.