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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Judge o'DonneII Divorced.

Mrs. Fanny Stout O'Donnell was
given an absolute divorce from her
husband, Judge Fred O'Donnel, in the
district court at Dubuque by Judge
Matthews, the defendants associate
on the bench. The plaintiff asked to
resume her maiden name, Fannie
Stout, and her application was granted
by the court. Desertion was the
ground upon which the decree was
rendered. The plaintiff did not appear
in court. but was represented by At.
torney Lacy. who submitted her de-
position to the court. Judge O'Donnell
made no defense, as it is understood
mutual agreement regarding a legal
separation had previously been ar.
ranged.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Iowans Killed in a Wreck.

Four persons were killed, four seri-
ously injured and eight slightly injured
in rear-end collision between stock
trains on the Chicago and Northwest
ern railway near La Fox, ILL.,, last
Wednesday. The dead are: Charles
X. Coe. Woodbine, Ia; B. Lane, Vail,
Ia; A. A. Ames, Scranton, Ia; j..
Peterson, Battle Creek, Ia. The trains
came together in dense fog, the en-
CINE of the rear train crashing into
the caboose ahead without warning to
the Inflated passengers. The latter
were for the most part stockmen in
charge of the stock on the way to Chi
cago and the East.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Aged Couple Die Together.

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel w. Hall, an
aged couple living on farm near West
Union, were buried last Thursday.
Both had been sick for several weeks,
and when death came it took them to-
gether. Mrs. Hall survived her hus-
band by only few minutes. They
were natives of Pennsylvania, and had
been married fifty-ive years. Since
1866 they had lived continuously on
the farm where they died. They are
survived by nine children. The death
of the parents is the first to occur In
the family.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

Ex-Secretary of the Navy John d.
Longs condition is slightly improved.
Mrs. Eliza C. Hendricks, widow Of
the former vice president, gave $4,000
for memorial library at Hanover col
lege.
Mayor Low in statement to the
New York board of estimates advises
municipal ownership of a street rail-
way line.
Justice Parker, of New York, will
tour the south in furtherance of his
candidacy for the democratic presi-
Dental nomination.
A bill for state allowance of $50
yearly to blind citizens not state
charges will be introduced in the Illi-
nois legislature next week.
A Chicago man has been arrested on
charge of hitting off his divorced
wife's nose when she tried to secure
her property from his house.
Undecided, seven New York detect
ives entered Sc houses in wealthy
residence district in single hour to
provo that recent robberies are due
to laxity of servants.
j. Pierpont Morgan has had his per-
sonalty tax at New York reduced from
100000 to 100000 and declares that
if he wished he could show he is not
liable to tax op dollar.
James ]. Hill has sold the Northern
Steamship company, with its Buffalo
elevators and docks, to the New York
Central xailroad for price between
100000 and $5,0O0,e00.
The administration will propose to
congress scheme for an international
monetary conference to adjust the
ratio of gold and silver currency in
the orient and other silver countries.
The iron trade of Europe is some
what excited over the imminent pros
pect Of the government of Norway and
Sweden assuming control of the iron
mining industries of those two coun-
tries.
Friends of Clara Barton criticise
President Roosevelt for apparent OPP
position to her conduct of the Red
Cross, and declare she will go to Switz-
erland if the proposed investigation
is not stopped.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
BIG STORE BURNS.
weinstocls, Lubin & Co.'s Establish
ment at San Francisco Destroyed
Fireman Killed.

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. s.-The great
department store of Weinstock, Lubin
& Co. was destroyed by fire Saturday
morning. Frank Kasebolt, fireman,
was killed by falling wall. Al
Pritchard had his back broken and
will die. Several others were badly
injured. The loss may reach $1,0o0,-
QUO. The property was heavily ina
sured.
The store of Weinstock, Lubin & Co.
was one of the largest in California.
1t was four-story brick and cement
building, covering large area OF
ground. An immense stock of depart
ment store goods was carried, as the
company had large trade through
out central and northern California.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Big Damage Suit Fails.

Mrs. Nellie Williams of Manson lost
her suit for $4,000 against the Mineral
City Park association Of Fort Dodge.
Mrs. Williams was struck on the head
by a beer bottle dropped from the band
stand into the amphitheatsr during the
progress Of race meet held at Fort
Dodge last fall. Her attorneys claimed
her skull had been fractured by blow,
and that she had received permanent
injuries through negligence of the park
association. The jury was out five
hours.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
A Weak Stomach

causes a weak body and invites disease
klodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and siren:
gthens the stomach, and wards e and
overcomes disease. j. B. Taylor, q
prominent merchant of Cbriesman,
Tex, says; ''could not eat because of a
weak stomach. / lost all strength and
run down In weight. All that money
could do was done, but all hope Of re.
coverY vanished. Hearing of some
wonderful cures effected by use of Ko-
dol, l concluded to try it. The first
bottle benefited me, and after taking
four BOTTLES I am fully restored to my
usual strength, weight and health. -,
Shuttleworth Drug GO.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Bio SHORTAGE Found.

The examination by accountants Of
the affairs of the defunct bank of Otoe,
owned by Cutting & Willett, has dis
closed shortage of $214,491, instead
of $34,833, as at first reported. OF
this sum s52,563 is accounted for on
the cash blotter, but credited to no
ones account. Speculation on. the
board of trade is the only explanation
offered for the shortage.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Brothers Meet After Twenty Years.

Two men ran into each other on a
Sioux City street. They looked up to
reproach each other. One mans face
lit up with a smile and he said:
Hello. Jim, how'd you happen to be
here?" The other wasn't to be bun.
coed, but finally was persuaded to go
into a nearby hotel. where he was
shown on the register, the name, I'D.
r. Gardner, Gillette, Colo" The men
were brothers and had not met for
twenty years. j. w. Gardner is travel
ing out of st. Louis and his brother is
engaged in mining in Colorado.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Action Arain.t p1e Railroad.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-ln the Office of the
clerk of the circuit court of Cook
county bill was filed Saturday, ask.
ing that receiver be appointed for
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Railway company. and that an injunc-
ton issue restraining the Central
Trust company, of New York, from
carrying out the ''trust agreement
entered into between that company
and the Rock Island railway.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Col. Jones Dead,

/ Pttsburg, Pa, Feb. 2.-Col. David
Phillips Jones, chief engineer of the
United States navy, retired, died at
his apartment at the Iroquois here
Friday night. Col. Jones was prom
linently known throughout the United
States as the father Of modern engin-
eering in the navy, which distinction
was earned by his establishment of the
engineering department Of the naval
academy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Coal Miners Want Better WAGES.

1t is now regarded as very probable
that the coal miners in the Iowa-Mis-
souri, district will meet the operators
in joint convention at Des Moines in
March, and will ask for a substantial
increase in wages next year. They are
encouraged to do this by the action Of
the Indianapolis miners convention in
taking steps looking to some increase
in wages. The miners and operators
in the Iowa-Missouri field, District No.
1S, of the United Mine Workers, have
worked together tremendously the past
year, and there has been neither
strikes nor threats of strikes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
BERLIN. Chamber of Commerce.

Berlin, Feb. 2.-The American
chamber of commerce, formed here
Thursday, has among its objects the
establishment of courts of arbitra-
ton for adjusting disagreements be-
tween German and American firms,
and the supplying to boards of trade
and individuals in both countries of
accurate information on business and
tariff subjects. It is intended tc
have the best relations with the Ger
man chamber of commerce and the
government. A number of German
business and financial leaders will be
invited to become honorary members
of the American chamber.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Very LowRates

To points in Montana, Idaho, Wash.
ington, Oregon, British Columbia,
Utah and Colorado, in effect daily from
Feb. l5th to April goth, via Chicago
Great Western Railway. Write to j.
P. Elmer, g. P. A Chicago for full
particulars. apr 80
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Buy Land in Sioux City.

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pa
cific Railway company and the Chi
cago Great Western railway company
have practically closed deal for 100
acres of land in Sioux City, The deal
is considered to mean that the extern
sion of these two lines to Sioux City
is assured. 1t is said the two roads
will use the tract for terminals. The
price paid for the tract is $12S,000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Unfortunate Girl Insane.

II. A. Weems went to Sioux City
from Whiting to investigate the sad
case Of his sister, Della Weems. He
will thoroughly sift the matter. Miss
Weems, a society girl of Lohrville, and
niece of Mayor Breton of Des Moines,
went to rescue home in Sioux City.
She soon went insane, and was taken
to the hospital for the insane at Cher
okee. Physicians declare her mental
condition resulted from lack Of care
following a criminal operation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Sick
Blood

Feed pale girls on SCOTS
Emulsion.
We do not need to give all
the reasons why SCOTS
Emulsion restores the strength
and flesh and color of good
health to those who suffer
from sick blood.
The fact that it is the best
preparation of Cod Liver Oil,
rich in nutrition, full of healthy
stimulation is a suggestion as
to why it does what it does.
SCOTS Emulsion presents
Cod Liver Oil at its best,
fullest in strength, least in
taste.
Young women in their
"teens are permanently cured
Of the peculiar disease Of the
blood which shows itself in
.paleness, weakness and nervous
ness, by regular treatment
with SCOTS Emulsion.
1t is a true blood food and
is naturally adapted to the cure
of the blood sickness from
which so many Young women
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Eject orxani.atio,.

! st. Louis, Feb. 2.-The organization
of the International Order of Interior
Freight Handlers and Warehousemen.
with jurisdiction over all locals in the
United States, Mexico and Canada, and
membership Of $4,000, has been prac-
Itically completed by the election. of
,ofticers, with Lawrence j. Curran, of
Chicago, as president,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
start. on M.iden Trlp.

Belfast, Ireland, Feb. 2.-The
White Star line steamer Cedric, the
largest merchant vessel in the world
left here Saturday for Liverpool, on
her trial trip. Mr.. Arnold Forster,
parliamentary secretary to the Brit
ish admiralty, will be among the pas
sengers of the Cedric, when she sails
on her maiden voyage to New York
Felrnarv H.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Aged Woman Wants to bic.

Mrs. Mary Pape, aged seventy-five,
threw herself before Milwaukee and
st. Paul railroad train at Sioux City,
but the engineer stopped within two
feet of her body. This is the third
time she has attempted suicide in the
same way, but each time the train has
been stopped.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Escaped With a Light Fine.

A remarkable verdict was that re.
turned by the Jury called to determining
the guilt OF 3. G. Potter, the Sioux City
butcher in whose possession the dep.
uty game warden found 200 prairie
chickens, contrary to law. A fine Of
$50 is provided for each bird. That he
had the 200 birds was not disputed.
but nevertheless the jury found he had
but one bird and fined him but 500.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
His Wish Fulfilled,

Charles cofil Of Yankton was sitting
in the Eagle hall at Sioux City when
he remarked; "Boys, know I've got
to die sooner or later. and I'd rather
die right here with my friends about
me-" Two minutes later he rose from
his seat, laughing at comic song, and
fell dead. A soft tumor on his heart
caused his death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Fair Association Organized.

Plans are now under way which will!
result in the giving Of annual inter-
state fairs in Sioux City in the fall.
At meeting of business men articles
of association were adopted making
the capital stock $4,000. The name
of the corporation is to be the Inter-
state Live Stock Fair association. The
first fair is to take place this year.
There will be large exhibits of live
stock and agricultural products and
splendid race meeting.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
New sioux City Backing plant.

4 statement by the eficials of An
mour 4 Co. in Chicago Is that the
plans for the new packing plant at
Sioux City have been completed and
are only awaiting the approval OF ],
Ogden Armour, who is out Of the city.
They call for plant 25 per cent larger
than the old one. Construction, it is
stated, will be begun not later than
March /.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Waldorf-Astori.,. Fix.t a.hx

New York, Feb. 2.-Col. William
2. Green, wealthy resident of Bis
bee, Ariz., is the father Of the first
baby born at the Waldorf-Astoria.
Many gifts for the young son of Col
Green, among them mountain lions
skin and some gold nuggets, have ar
rived at the hotel.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Building Company Fails.

The Northern Building company Of
Davenport, which had large contract
y pabc b 1lRins{ has Z fss sfssHn
are not known. but are said to include
large amounts due sub-contracteFs: :
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Leaves $4,000 to Church,

Mrs. A. D. Lind of Waterloo, who
died few weeks ago, LETT q legacy Of
$4,000 to the universalist church of
that place. She left no children. and
divided an estate of $4,000 among
various charitable institutions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Standardized and Robbed

George COTE of Clarinda was sand
Gagged and robbed while on his way
home. He was thrown into wagon
and taken to the river, a half mile
away, and left on the banks. His nose
was broken and his body badly bruised,
The thieves took his watch and So.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Ex-secret.ry Lonx,. Cond,t,on,

Boston, Feb. 2.-The condition OF
Former Secretary of the Navy John
D. Long remained unchanged Satur-
day forenoon. The following bull
aetin was issued at 1878 o'clock: 'Afr.
Long passed a comfortable night,
and took an adequate amount Of
hoprfshment. His condition this
morning showad no noticeable
change"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Arrested for Murder In Italy

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 2.-Nicala
Swanbetti, an Italian, was arrested
here for murder committed in Italy
eight months ago. After the killing
Swanbetti fed the country and was
traced to Pittsburg. He will be
turned over to the proper authorities
for e1tradition to Italy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Jao Law Is Valid.

The Iowa inebriate law is valid, ac-
cording to decision rendered by
Judge A. H. MeVey of the district
court at Des Moines, who holds that
1t differs from the Wisconsin law,
which has been held to be unconstitu-
tional.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Miner Shoots an Operator.

Jason Billings, mine operator of
McCallsburg, was probably fatally shot
by A. N. Lee, a one-armed miner The
shooting was the elimination of an old
quarrel. Lee was arrested.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Brakeman Instantly KilIed.

w. Wilson, Great Western brake.
man, was run over by switch engine
and instantly killed at Oelwein. He
lived ut Des Moines, where he had
wife and two children. 3
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Face q Famine.

:: Barcelona, Spain, Feb. s.-The sup
ply Of provisions having failed at
.Reus (near Tdrragona), where d gen
ieral strike is in progress, the strikers
have looted number Of shops, most
lot which are now closed. Many ar
irests have been made.
! Wdfe's Bullet Proves Fatal.
Hazleton, Pa, Feb. 2.-Adam Reich
ert, aged so years, died as q result Of
bullet wounds inflicted late Friday
night by his wife during quarrel.
Mrs. heichert Is under arrest.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Eieven Cent? on the polar.

The Modern Accident club Of Iowa
City, which recently went into re-
ceivers hands, will pay about II cents
on the dollar to the several hundred
claimants throughout Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Business Opportunities tor All

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago
Greast Western Railway, the very best
agricultural section Of the United
States where farmers are prosperous
and business men successful. We have
a demand for competent men with the
necessary capital for all branches Of
business. Some spesial opportunities
foreamery men and millery. Good
location for general merchandise,
hardware, harnesses, hotels, banks and
stock buyers. Correspondence solioi.
ted. Write for maps and Maple Leaf
lets. W. j. REED, Industrial Agent,
Goa Endlcott Building, ST. Paul, Mimi
april 80
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Wants to BUY chili's warshlps.

Santiago, Chill, Feb. Private
agents of Germany have proposed to
the government the immediate pur-
chase of the Gillian battleship Captain
Pratt and the armored cruiser Es-
meralda, and have offered to take
over the warships now being built in
Europe for Chill,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Farmer Fatally Injured.

Henry Kliner, a farmer near Sumner.
was fatally injured in runaway. One
lower limb was mashed to pulp By
the wheels passing over 1t.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Because She Had Red Hair.

Miss Rose Farrell has recovered
$3.50 from John Krause, young far
mer of Granville, because of his breach
of promise to marry her. Mrs. Krause
told her son. before the girl, that she
didn't like her because she had red
hair. The wedding was postponed,
and in the girls absence the mother in
duced her son to break the engage
ment. Young Krause, also, has red
hair.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
WantadI

100 horses years and upwards,
weighing 1000 pounds and upwards,
for the Eastern markets. Will be at
Rnddy's barn during the spring and
summer. t6tf q. ANDrhsoN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Ages Retrospect.

when was boy" young men begin,
In speaking of youthful joys.
But old men. spinning their yarns. start In:
When I was one Of the boys"
Philadelphia Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06

suffer.
We will be glad to send
. sample to any sufferer.
BE sure that this picture in
the form OF a label is on the
wrapper Of every bottle Of
Emulsion you buy.
SCOTT g. BOVINE.
Chemists.
~ Pearl Stu New Yefk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-02-06
Especial Washington letter.

Especial Washington Letter.1
N the long ago out in the great his.
toric county of Pike. in the i'm
perial state of Missouri. where 1
now reside, there lived man
The border vidette., 1903-08-15

United States customs blanks for sale at TIE VIDETTE office
The border vidette., 1903-08-15
NOTICE.

In the Probate Court of the County of
 Santa Cruz, Territory of Arizona
 In the matter of the estate of John Jund, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that John Jupd and Trinidad Jund, minor child ren and heirs at law of Jokn Jund, deceased, have filed in this court their petition for distribution to them of a portion of the share of said estate to which they are entitled, upon their de- hvering to the eXecutor of said estate such bond as is required by law, and that the same will be heard on Monday, the 27th day of July, A. D., 1903, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the court room of said probate court, in the court house in Nogales, Santa Cruz county, Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioners should not be granted. W. A. O'Connor,-
 Clerk of said Probate Court.
 Dated Nogales, Ariz July II, 1903.
 First pub July IS, 1903.
The border vidette., 1903-08-15

aforesaid, do hereby certify that have compared the foregoing copy with the original articles of incorpor- ation of the San Calletano Minin 2 and Smelling Company" filed and recorded in my office on the 9th day of July, 1903, in Book 3 of Mescel- laneous Records at page. ....e ct seq; and that the same is full, true and correct copy of such original and of the whole thereof.
 Witness my hand and seal of office this day of July, A. D, 1903.
 SEAL PHIL HEROLD,
 County Recorder.
 First Pub. July II, 1903. St.
The border vidette., 1903-08-15

tors may be filed by the remaining members of the Board by appoint ment from among the stockholders. Until the first annual meeting of the stockholders, and until their succes sors are elected and qualified, the following named shall constitute the Board of Directors: Gaston Schwab, c. 2 Stewart, C. ". Hubbard, l.. A. Teague, and 0. O'Brien Reddin. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the tran, saction of business.
 VIII-Within ten days after the election of any Board of Dirt ctors, they shall meet and elect from among their number the officers of this cor poration, who shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Trea- surer, and such other minor officers or agents as the Board of Directors may deem necessary for best the interests of the corporation. They shall hold their office during the life of the Board of Directors by whom they are elected, but may be sooner removed by a vote of two-thirds of the Board of Direc- tors.
 IX-These Articles of Incorpor- ation may be altered or amended at any regular meeting of the stock holders or at any special meeting called for that purpose, by an affirmative vote of majority of the stock then issued; and the Board of Directors or three stockholders may call a meeting of the stockholders for this, or any other purpose not inconsistent with law, but notice of such proposed amendment shall be given to each stockholder either personally on in writing at least twenty days prior to the meeting at which such amendment shall be voted upon.
 IN WI tNESS W Ii EHEOF, We have hereunto set our hands and seals 3b 1or ae lO0Q