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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Just ABOUT nedtime

take Little Early Riser-it will cure
constipation. biliousness and liver
troubles. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are different from other pills.
They do not grippe and break down the
mucous membranes Of the stomach,
liver and bowels, but cure by gently
aroustng the secretions and giving
strength to these organs. Sold BY
Shuttleworth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Catarrh of the Stomach.

When the stomach Is overloaded,
when food is taken into it that fails
to digest, it decays and inflames the
mucous membrane, exposing the
nerves, and causes the glands to secret
mucin, instead of the natural juices Of
digestion. This is called Catarrh of
the Stomach. For years I have
suffered with Catarrh Of the Stomach,
caused by indigestion. Doctors and
medicines failed to benefit me until I
used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. r.
Rhca, Coppell, Tex. Sold by Shuttle
worth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Woman and Bow Killed.

The Chicago. Burlington and Quincy
fast mail Monday struck carriage at
a Burlington crossing containing Mr..
and Mrs. D. D. Grant and two boys
named Stolting. Mrs. Grant was killed
and Walter Stolting was SO badly man.
gled that he died soon after.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
$50 to California and Back.

Wa the Chicago, Milwaukee g. st.
Paul and Union Pacific line.
August lst to 14th 1903.
Tickets good on the overland limited
and two fast trains between Chicago
and San Francisco.
ASK the nearest ticket agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee s. st. Paul rail-
way for additional information.
+. A. MILLER, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago. aug l
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31

/. A little life may be sacrificed to an
hours delay. Cholera infantum, dys-
EMERY, diarrhoea'come suddenly. Only
safe plan Is to have DR.. Fowlers Ex-
tract OF Wild Strawberry always on
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Bow AccidentaIIy Shot.

The seven-year-old son of John No
ronging. who was accidentally shot at
about $3.50 Thursday morning at
Ames. at the latest report was still
alive and may possibly recover.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31

Hives are terrible torment to lit
tie folks, and to some older ones. Eas-
lily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief. permanent cure.
At any drug store. 30 cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Democratic Ticket.

Governor~J. B. Sullivan, Union
County.
:, Lieutenant Governor. D. Butler
Iowa County.
Judge of the Supreme Court. B.
Caldwell, Tama County.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tions-A. r. McCook, Howard County.
Railroad G ommissioner-W. S. Porter
Hardin County.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31

What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels,
the stomach, the liver and kidneys
strong and active. Burdock Blood
BitterS does 1t.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Wanted!.

100 horses years and upwards,
weighing 1000 pounds and upwards,
Tor the Eastern markets. Viii be at
Ruddy's barn during the spring and
summer. 58tf e. ANDERSON,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Incendiarv Fire At pocahontae-

Fire in the business district of Pc.
cahontas destroyed the blocks of Ross
& Co.. $5,400; McEwen. $1,70O; McIn.
tyre. $500. The fire was Of incendiary
origin.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31

Diphtheria relieved in twenty min
ntes. Almost miraculous. DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. At any drug store.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Announcements

Announcements.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for Superintendent of Schools for
Howard county, subject to the action
of the coming republican convention.
CATHERINE q. CLINK.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Announcement.

I hereby announce to the public
that I am candidate for County Su-
perintendent and will ask the nomina-
ton at the republican county conven-
tion. T. A. WILDMAN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31

Low One Way coIonist Rates.
On sale via Chicago Great Western
Railway on the first and third Tues
days of each month to Sept, Is, 1908,
to points west and southwest. For
further information apply to any
Great Western agent, or j. P. Elmer,
G. P. A., Chicago, III. sept. 1858
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
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Champ Clark 5 :,
s s.; : ;;!;;:::i Letter

Especial Washington letter.
THRILLING old Democratic
war cry of the Tilden cam
\ paign is likely to be resurrect-
ed in 19O4-"Turn the rascals
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
Didn't Waste It.
grano sails.

81 always take the advice that is Of.
fered me"
"What do you do with it?"
ooh, distribute it among my friends
and enemies. "-Denver News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
A Surgical Operation

is always dangerous-do not submit to
the surgeons knife until you. have
tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
1t will cure when everything else fails
lit has done this in thousands of
cases. Here is one of them: I suffered
from bleeding and protruding piles
dGs twenty snes yeafs Was Was treated BY
remedies, but obtained no relief until
Eighteen au1g mc ago s and e have n ms
Tisdale, S 4mertop, Sc. For Blind,
PPS Flies e emedyg canals sna p pe%ttgs
Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by Shuttle
worth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31

c. NJ. & st. r. II. II. Excursions from cresco
Homeseekers, first and third Tues
day of each month.
Minneapolis g. st. Paul daily until
Sept. 3Oth, $500; good until Oct. 3lst.
Duluth, Mimi, daily until Sept. 30.
San Francisco, G.. A. R., Aug. LIST to
18th.
ST. Paul and Minneapolis Carnival;
July 18th, Both and August 3rd.
La Crosse, Wis, Fair Sept. 21st to
Goth.
Council Bluffs, x. p, Aug. 9Th to
18th.
Portland and Seattle, Aug. LIST to
l4th, good until Oct. 18th; $500.
Ask for particulars at ticket office.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-31
State Epworth League, Colfax, Ia, July
goth to August 9th. 1908.

One fare for the round trip via
Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale July 10Th to Aug. 10th.
Good TO return August 18th. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent. or j. P. Elmer,
q. z. A., Chicago, III. aug. 10.
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Thomson Bros. Locals.

Granulated sugar per hundred, S535 Ora nu
lated sugar IS 10. for 81 co.
A good green coffee for SL ct. 10. A littie
better for 10 ct. To- And still better for 10 CO.. 10
Good parch coffee for 10. l2E. Is and p Ct
per 10.
We will sell you A No. l Tobacco In ten 10
cardys for 371a Ct. per ID. Nothing better lol
the money.
Good wheat bran Sl.lO per sack.
Women shoes for 50 50. 500. 81 50. l.2o anG
81 20, are up-to date In style and quality ano
way down In price,
Our men shoes for $3.50 are values that you
can't afford 10 miss.
Best cream cheese three ID. for 80 cts.
A full line Of tinware. everything you want
We bought these 10 suit with 7c cotton, there
fore prices are right.
A choice line of can goods OF every descrip-
tion In meats, fruits and vegetables.
Meal, flour. hams, salt, bacon and all heavy
groceries at bottom prices.
A big lot of loaded shells both In black and
nitro powder.
We have large line OF lamps, glassware
crockery, etc.
Call on us for anything you want. We gnar-
antee everything we sell to be the best we
are anxious to sell you and always 90 our
best to please you. Thoinson bros.
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T. W. Whites Locals.

Tbe latest and most desirable styles OF
ladies' dress goods can be found IN great ao4n' ne
dance and variety at the store OF Il. W.
White.
Those black and colored zibolenea at
Whites are great sellers. They make very
sty lish dresses.
l.. w. White has the best assortment OF
black and CO ored, all wool dress GOODS AZ oo
cents yard he has ever shown. Csil ana see
them.
That material for making rainy.day skirts
at Whites, 81 inches wide for So cents yaro
Is great bargain.
Ladies' wrars and cloaks have begun TO
arrlv ve at l.. w. Whites. BY the 6rst OF next
week he will have good assortment OF tne".
w. White has some OF the greatest bar
gains in embroidery he has ever had. Inat
means q great deal.
He has the fine white mercerized gooas,
that are so much used this season, and also
tricos all colors, and silk striped Worsteo
goods.
Whites stock OF clothing is unusually large
and attractive this season.. He has Inc pest
stock of youths boys. and chtldren's clotnipg
he has ever carried.
Whites store is undoubtedly the place 70
bny calicns. You can zee there one tnousanu
or more di different styles.
Rugs, carpets and mattings, also blankets
and opiorters can be. seen IN great houn-
dance at Whites store
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Coming TO Town.

It seems to Us that there 10 general desire
among farmers to quit the farm and come to
town. The hard luck which fell to the lot OF
many in the past, and the more prosperous
condition Of those who seek employment and
pay for their daily labor in town has caused
a number OF farmers to come to the city,
while others would come II they could get
suitable dwelling houses. There is now more
than the usal demand for cottages.
Among others who have come from a single
neighborhood, we recall! the names OF Mr.. D.
q. Howard, Mr.. George T. Wilson, MIR. K. D.
Purdy. Mrs. c. C. Fleming. They came from
Norris Greek.
five had more industrial enterprises, the
desired help could be had. The people bave
learned that steady employment at good
wages is better than renting land and buying
provisions on credit. In many sections those
who cultivated rented lands have had q hard
time. In some instances, renters have not
made enough to pay the rent, and Of course
In such instances the merchant has lost
everything on his lien. Under the circum-
stances II ia barely possible that advances
may be harder 10 get next year.
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Laureus-First Church. w. B. Duncan
Laurens Mill, ]. g. Huggins.
North Laurens-J. f. Anderson.
Pacoet-E. w. Mason.
Santuc-T. Bowen.
Spartan anbure-Central,E E. .. Watson Dun.
can and Saxon Mills. S. B. Harper Bethel
and East Cpartanburg, j. w. She'll.
UnIon-Grace Church, D. M. Mcleod; Un-
ion Mills, d. E. Camak.
Monarch and Aetna-J. B. kllgore.
ardson, editor; g. H. Waddell, assistant
editor.
Financial Agent Wottord College-W. A.
SUMTER DISTRICT.
Presiding Elder-H. B. Browne.
Bethany-E. F. Scroggins.
DISQUALIFICATION Philips.
Camden-A. B. Earle.
Camden Mils-J. V. Davis.
Chesterield-N. l.. Virgins.
Jordan-E. K. Moore.
Jefferson-S. D. Bailey.
Lynchburg-T. M. Dent.
Mannng-A. n. Brunson.
New Center-B. ]. Guess.
Oswego-G. r Whitaker.
Pinewood-L l.. Beden oaugh.
Provdence-Walter Way.
Remberts and ST. Johns-S. H. Booth.
Richland-S. NJ. Jones.
Santee-C. c.. Herbert.
Sumter-First Church, r. H. Jones; Mag
polia Street. s. o. Caney.
Wateree-W. D. Patrick.
Assistant Sunday School Editor-L. F.
Beatty.
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T offer for sale house
and lot on Vienna ST.
This house is compar-
atively new and is in
good condition. This
is a very desirable
place, being so near the
business part Of the
city. Will sell at a bar
gain.
-. J. @. ELLIS.
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We have had. and are still
having, a great Shoe trade
but that is not to be wondered
at when you take into con-
sideration the fact that we
handle the best Shoes that
money can buy and have
only one price the very low
est. A. M. Smith & Co.
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Underwear.

Just arrived big lot of children's
all wool Under Shirts and Drawers
to match-all sizes. A fine selection
for little money. A big assortment
of fleece-lined cotton Under Shirts
and Drawers for children, 25 cts. per
garment. All wool, mixed, and
heavy fieece-lined Underwear for la
dies and gentlemen, 25 and so cts. for
ladies and so cents for men. Get
good, heavy, fleece-lined Under Shirt.
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THE BAPTIST BAZAAR.
A Notable Event and Pleasant Occf
SfOn-

One of the most successful church en- tertain
menis that Abbevllle ever gave, came of last
week In Rosenberg's Hall, lasting three days
and three evenings.
Mrs Barksdale, Mrs. Starke, and Mrs. A. E.
THOMPSON were at the head OF the affair
and to them Ia largely due the pleasant time
and the financial success of the undertake
When the bazaar was first undertaken. the
ladies thought of putting the profits In bank
which. 1t was thought, would be built. Bul
the new church enterprise having been In
definitely post tponed. the ladies' now expect
TO turn over their money, S225, to the chnrch
officers. giving them the privilege Of wasting
IL in paying old debts or in using 1t for other
purposes as may seem best to them. me
ladies were we'll pleased, and are thankful tC
all who came and lent their assistance III
making the entertainment success. They
especially give praise and hearty thanks tc
the owners for the use Of Rosenoerg's hall
which was given free OF all cost.
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For. Pickling Meats.

The best and truest man in all the world,
Dr.!J. D. Neel, sends us a receipt for pickli
meats of all kinds, which We publish for the
benefits Of our readers.
Having gone out Of the goat and cattle
raising business, we have no meat to pickle
but others, not having advanced 80 far along
in the live stock business, may need the re.
ceipt.
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Clothing ! Clothing y B.

gambling, would not the stuffing of
church election boxes lead to corrup-
ton in politics where the sovereign
may receive a valuable consideration
for his voteo
If the followers of our Great Ex-
emplar may do with impunity what
would be denounced as fraud in poll
tics, where have we come to?
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House Slippers.

A nice fur top pr. ladies house slip
pers, warm, comfortable and pretty.
Price 81, $l.25 and S1.50. Gentle
mems low cut bed room slippers, in
tan and black. A real nice present to
any man who loves comfort after a
days work. Price $3.50.
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Shoes, Shoes.

$3.50, So. $3.50 Mems Shoes, Patent
Bluchers, Vicis, Velours. The best
that money can buy. Let US show
you these Shoes before you buy else
where. A pair of Krippendorf Dit
man shoes for mother, sister, or wife
would make a most appropriate pre-
sent. You are getting the best shoes
in America for ladies when you buy
Krippendorf Dittinan's 50, $2.25,S2.5O
and So shoes.
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Hosiery.

Y. X. M. Hosiery means the best
4-thread lilse, all new goods, sizes
1-2 to 9 1-2. Reduce your children's
Hosiery bill by buying this brand.
We have the same make in mems
1-2 hose, in black, tan, mahogany
and blue-equally as good.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-16

The quality and prices OF
our Flour brings us custo'
mers from all directions.
Every barrel is a genuine
bargain and every barrel is
sold under an absolute guar.
antee. A. M. Smith & co.
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HOME AGAIN.
Mrs. Gertrude Moore Taylor Visits
Her Parents,

Mrs. Gertrnde Moore Taylor VIs1ts
Her Parents.
Mra. Gertrude Moore Taylor is at home
visiting her mother and father, Mrs. and Mr..
g. H. Moore. She brings with her prize
daughter of her owp, aged two months. II
is as pretty as a pink, aud az sweet as oaoes
get TO I've In a city like Columbia. Mrs. Tay ylor
and her mother took IT over Monday after
noon TO see Mr.. Tates fine baby boy, which
is but few days old.
If Mrs Tate and Mrs. Taylor traded babies
we are not Informed OF the fact we are 10
clined, however, to the opinion that eacn
mother, as she had a right to be, was fairly
we'll pleased with her own babe, and we con-
clude that no trade or exchange was made
along that line. Mira. Moore seems TO be az
much delighted with her grand child az II II
were her own and she went along with Mrs.
Taylor to see that she didn't lose Vt on the
way or trade 1t of to Mr.. Cheves Haskell al
the oil mill.
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Guns.

Santa Claus, with all his numerous
presents, could not please your boy
half no we'll as with a shot gun.
Breach Leaders, Single and Double
Barreled. We can save you money
on guns and give you the best be-
sides.
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Boys Clothing.

In Boys Clothing we are way
ahead of any house in Upper Caro-
lima, which is testified to by the nu-
merous suits we sell, A big stock in
all ages and colors. Price $1.25 to Sc.
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Children's Shoes.

We call your attention especially to
the Wolf shoe for children. We have
never had a word of complaint from
this line of shoes, which is the best
testimonials as to those wearing guar
antee.
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Shirts.

The shirt stock is too large. We
are offering some rare bargains. a
regular rs cts. shirt for so cts. The. I
best 80 cts. unlaundered white shirt
to be found anywhere. One lot OF !
white laundered shirts, worth 500,
to close for Scots. 11&.r
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Hats.

A new shipment Of Hats and Caps
Just arrived. A; choice lot of new
shapes. The mo Nameo for $3.50. !
A, better hat than you pay 50 for. "A
splendid selection, Of 81, slips and
$1.50 hats in black and colors. Z. N 81
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YOU
NOT
TO-
WORRY
YOU

When yed can arrange
for the Equitable Life to
give your beneficiary $500
a year for a lifetime. = s.
If you want to give a
nice Christmas present;
something that always will
be a yearly gift, call on the
Equitable Life.
You can also provide for
yourself in old age by look
ing into the New COntinu-'
GUS Installment Policy the
Equitable is issuing now.
The Equitable Life,
The Strongest in the World.
w. J. Roddy, Manager.
Rock Hill, S. G.
j. p. OuarIes, Special Agent.
Abbeville, S. @.
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NeckWear.

A pretty Scarf, or Four-in-Hand
makes an acceptable gift to man or
boy at any season of the year. we
carry a we'll selected stock-25 and
so cents.
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Ammunition.

Always on hand, full. supply OF
shot and powder, shells, cartridges,
etc., at lowest prices. .. -,-t--.~-.., ...,
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Toilet Sets from $3.50 to
$1,000, also Bowls and Pitch.
ers, Cups and Saucers, Plates,
etc., from cheapest to best.
A, NJ. Smith & Co.
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New lot Fur and Silk Collarette just in at
Haddon's. -.
New lot Ladies Jacket just received at Had.
don's, ''r .. -
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Knee Pants.

In Knee Pants we can fit the year
old boy on up through Is years. Any
color, any size, and all prices from
25c up. The SOC kind guarantee not
to rip.
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Gloves.

Wool Gloves for men and boys.
Gauntlet, fur trimmed, best quality.
Fine kid gloves, the Graichen gloves.
Do you know what that is? 1t Is
the best. .3....t..... ....." .....s'..
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Blankets.

The third lot of Blankets for this
winter is nearly gone. Think of it,
an all-wool 1914 pair of Blankets for
$500. Only few more Of this kind;
left. & III u
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-16

Our prescription business Is booming. Send
drnps. Miifori's. Phone lU.
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~HRISTMAS is a present giving occasion. 1t
4 is often hard matter for you to decide
~ just what you would like to give. We help
you out of this difficulty by quoting below list
of useful, lasting and appropriate presents at
prices in the reach of every one. ->r ~,''~ ~
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AN EXCELLENT SHOW.

Mildred and Rouclere at the Monumental
Deserve Good House.
Mildred and Rouclere surely can ente rtain.
They do do not belle their character lzation az
..superb entertainers" But tuey deserve
better house than they had last night at the
Monumental. For they give a good, clean,
up-to-dare show that lacks not In excellence
and merit. They should have larger crowd
tonight, etc.-The News and Observer, Ra-
leigh, N. G.
This troupe gives one performance in our
City Opera House, SATURDAY night, Dec.
10. Reserved seats at Milford's.
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Trunks.

A new shipment of fine Trunks
Just in. We carry a full line of Trunks
and Suit Cases. Let Us show you be-
fore buying. ]. !; I! .i I:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-16

Blankets, Blankets. 20 pr Blankets at low
esl price named this season at Haddons.
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Have just received one
third shipment of Rugs and
Carpet Remnants "a single
look will convince all that
we. have unusual bargains in
these goods.
a: m. Smith & Co.