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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
! Howard Center.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Woods and little
aon Roy; spent the 4th in Cresco with
Frank Woods and family.
Miss Mary Cruthimire was the guest
OF her sister, Mrs. Lathrop.
Miss Net Walsh is visiting with her
sister, Mrs. David Ferrie this week.
Joe Baker was pleasant caller at
the Tony Lickteig home Sunday.
Pete Flood was Lime Springs yisi-
tor Sunday.
Tom Woods Of Cresco was seen on
our streets Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Finnegan and
little Wilma Woods visited in Cresco
Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas McCarvilIe AID Mrs.
i. ]. Long and son Francis, were
pleasant callers at the Frank Miller
home Thursday.
Miss Gertrude Bachel is the guest
Of her sister Mrs. Joe Woods of Cresco
this week.
Miss Rosa Doubek Of Fort Atkin.
son is q welcome guest Cat the Joe
Doubek home this week.
A very serious accident happened te
Fred Vagts the 4th of July morning
between Howard Cinter and Sam Din
GERS, his horse became frightened
throwing him from his buggy, anc
help arrived just In time to catch hi
horse before 1t had run very far.
Miss Cecilia Miller who has beer
sewing at Ridgeway is home for {
short visit with her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Frank Miller.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
Albion.
Haying is now in order.

Haying is now in order.
Otto Halweg was a pleasant caller
at the home of Will Bigalk over
Sunday.
Elmer Bateman is carrying his head
q trifle higher than usual.
The Misses Halweg visited at the
home of John Bateman over Sunday.
Will Milbreth was a home visitor
Sunday.
Anal Bigalk was seen in this vicinity
last Sunday.
John Quinn attended the dance at
the Welsh home last Friday evening
and reported good time.
Miss Kate Finnegan is visiting with
the Larkin family.
Ernest Halweg was painting for the
Voltman brothers last week.
The driving park is completed and
it is fine.
Miss Anna Milbreth visited at the
home OF Ernest Bigalk over Sunday
The Upper Iowa orchestra will meet
again Sunday evening.
A game OF ball is to be played ir
! Granger, Sunday afternoon. Every
one is invited to come and enjoy the
game.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
Weather and Crop Bulletin

as published at Des Moines, Ia, for
the week ending July 4, 1904:
Though the average daily tempera-
ture was to degrees below the.
normal, yet there was sufficient
warmth and sunshine during the
week to maintain healthy and vigor.
Gus growth of corn and other cereal
crops. Conditions were better,
especially for oats, spring wheat and
barley, than would have been the
normal heat and moisture of the first
of July. The small grain crops are
now generally free from rust, and
though short in straw the heads are
filling well, giving promise Of a fair
yield of we'll developed grain. The
corn crop has made fairly good progress
being generally we'll cultivated, and
many of the most advanced fields
have been laid by in good condition as
to size and vigor of plant.
The stand is materially below q
perfect stand, or 100 per cent, and
this has been measurably true of every
corn crop grown in the state in the
past twenty years. The final output
of the crop, whether it shall be up to
or below the actual average of the
past decade, depends wholly upon
future weather conditions. Haying
is in progress, with variable reports
as to the yield; all accounts agreeing
that the quality is good. Potatoes,
apples, berries, and the minor crops
generally, are doing well.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
Another Old Settler Dies.

James Irwin, of Riceville, was born
February 8, 1886, in the county of
Dublin, Ireland, and died at his home
near Riceville, Ia, June %, 1904,
making his age at the time Of his
death, 6S years and nearly 5 months.
The deceased came to America In
the year 1852 and lived in Pennsylvania
some six years. In April, 1858, he
came to Alton, Iowa, and settled on
the farm that continued to be his
home until death. 1t was but few
months ago that serious symptoms of
heart disease were manifest. He was
usually about the house, only OCCASION
ly taking to his bed for few days at
q time. On Tuesday, June 2sth, he
rose early as he was won't and seemed
more active than for some time. He
laid down before noon and dropped to
sleep as he had often done, but this
time he failed to wake.
Mr.. Irwin was reared in the Presby-
terian church and confirmed before
he came to America. His mother for
whom he bought the Iowa home died
in October, 1873, having received the
love and devotion of the son to the
end. On January 4, 1876, he was
married to Miss Lizzie Lane, of James,
town, Ia; to them five children were
born: James, Mrs. Minnie McCook,
Lizzie, Arthur and Nettie. All have
been spared and we're privileged to be
with the father most of the time to
the last.
Mr.. Irwin was man long and most
fayorably known throughout Howard
county. He held the position Of
County Supervisor for several terms
and was very faithful and efficient in
that position. He was a man Of many
excellent traits OF character; the poor
and needy always found in him true
friend. He refused to sell feed in
times Of scarcity to men able to pay
for it and at high price, but he let
1t go on credit to those unable to pay
down. He also gave where richer
men withheld, and many of these acts
OF Kindness have been remembered
and list of friends will rise to bless
his name.
The funeral sermon was preached
by the pastor in the Riceville Congre.
gational church on Friday, July /,
| 1904, and the busy season did not pre-.
vent the friends from attending his
funeral In large numbers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
D. A. Lyons
NQtice....Season 1904.

As my Stallion Redford has made q
short season at Nashua, Iowa, on his
return find that many Of his patrons
here are anxious to breed to him, I
have decided to make a fall season
with both him and Lyle. For terms,
&C., see or correspond with w. II. or
Earl Alleman, Oresco. Thanking my
patrons for the appreciation shown in
the past, and am greatful to note the
fact that without an exception all
having produce by Redford are anx-
ious to get more of them.
Very Respectfully.
@. f. MILLER,
CreScO, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
The 4th in Cresco.

The celebration in Cresco last Mon
day brought an immense crowd to the
town. The rain Of the day before
precluded all possibility of work in
the field and so everybody felt free
to attend.
The parade was the best ever given
in Cresco on similar occasion, and
was nearly half mile in length. 1t
was headed by The Saratoga band,
followed by an open carriage contain
ing the orator and officers of day.
Next came the two Swenson' s and the
Goocher automobiles nicely decorated.
The G. A. R., headed by their drum
corps marched next, followed by Co.
e, which made very fine appearance.
The cannon and the fire department
found place in this section also. The
long line of floats was headed by a
large one carrying bevy of young
ladies representing the states and
territories grouped about Uncle Sam
and Columbia, which characters were
admirably taken by P. M. Mosher and
Miss Agnes Glass. Among those rep
resented in the parade by find displays
were Clemmer's Drug Store, The Hub,
e. O. Strayer, A. N. Wentworth, Fitz-
gerald & Woods, D. A. Lyons, the M.
w. A. and r. N. A. camps, the N. I.
Telephone Co., and several others
which we do not now call to mind.
Rekamp, the baker, had shop in full
operation, and the display was TAX
ing feature, Jimmy Epps, dressed as
jockey riding Sutton's Shetland deco
rated in superb manner, represent
ed the Epps & Mitchell barber shop,
Heussellman had his new poney hitch
ed to miniature butchers wagon and
driven by his delivery boy, Charlie
Mildrum. The cage Of wild African
Lions (?) with their tanner, Frank
Moulton's little daughter, was one Of
the best of the parade.
The exercises at the Court House
Park held the undivided attention of
the big crowd till it's close. Music
was furnished by the Saratoga band a
male quartette. The Declaration of
Independence was read in faultless
manner by D., L. Grannis, and the
orator Of the day, j. w. Geiger, of
Cedar Rapids gave an addsess original
and eloquent which receives unstint-
ed praise from all.
The races in the afternoon drew a
big crowd and were entirely satisfac-
tory. In the Class A, Trot, Chas.
Miller's Redford won three STRAIGHT
heats, Carpenters Red Raven and
Nc Clelland's Ada Rena being second
and third.
The pacing race was won by Chas.
O'Malleys Amberine, Johnny M,
owned by Bert Miles End.
The main interest centered in the
Free-for-All on the account of the
rivalry between the Macarthur and
Webster horses. Johnny K, owned
by the former, was the winner, but
charges of holding up, the Webster
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
Democratic Caucus.

The Democrats Of Cresco and
Vernon Springs township will meet
in caucus at the Court House hall at
s O'Clock on Friday evening, July 8tb,
to eject IA delegates to the county
convention to be held the day follow
ing. Com.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
Dad is Glad She Found Out.

She was dressed to kills" she
entered the car as the old soldier went
out. She: "Where did the dirty
soldier sit?" Faith, Num-" says
Pat, "He sat on his bottom. Whin
he wint out he took it wild him."
Dad never or hardly ever tries to bore
an inch hole with three quarter
auger but does sell the very best Of
all kinds Of grain and feed. Phone
No. 103.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
CHURCH NOTES.
GERMAN LUTHERAN.

Services in our church in Cresco at
10 a. m. Sunday. Rev. w. Paulsen Of
Luana will fill the pulpit on that day.
Sunday school after service. All
members are cordially invited.
No service at Davis Corner July 10.
EPISCOPAL:
There will be service in Grace church
Sunday next at the usual hour, morn
ing and evening. Sunday school as
usul after morning service.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08

Having purchased the complete
sample line of hammocks of one Of
the largest hammock manufacturing
establishments in the United States,
l am prepared to sell to my customers
at about the same price as dealers
usually pay. Call and examine and
get our prices. S.-P. A. Clemmer.
Bjorlein, the Northwood boy who
received the special appointment to
the United States Naval Academy by
Congressman Haugen few weeks ago,
has failed to pass the educational
examination at Annapolis, and In
consequence Arthur Kemman, of
New Hampton, the alternate, takes
the appointment, having successfully
passed both the mental and physical
EXAMINATIONS .-Decorah Journal.
L. P. Lowry of the Riceville Record
er, has announced himself as candi-
date for the nomination of Auditor at
the hands of the republicans of How
ard county this fall. His partner,
Andrews, made an announcement for
Recorder in Mitchell county, but
withdrew before the convention, and
we like to see the same influence that
caused that withdrawal induce like
move on the part of Mr.. Lowry.
Merrill Bowers went to LIE Roy
Wednesday to attend a meeting OF
the directors of the bank in which he
has bought an interest, and in which
he will have responsible position
which he will assume the 18th of this
month. Mr.. Bowers is one of the en-
tirely trustworthy young men of our
place, and entirely competent for the
position he will occupy, as he posses
ses a thorough business training &C
quired both in school and in the prac-
tical work of several years as book
keeper for the Department store and
assistant cashier of the Cresco Union
Savings Bank. He is affable and
courteous to all and will make friends
for any institut tion with which he is
connected. The PLAIN DEALER re.
grets that Cresco is to lose him and
his estimable wife, but rejoice in the
enlarged financial opportunities offer
ed them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
THE MINNIE MOWER.

Fewer parts, wide tread, and high
wheels.
Sufficient weight to insure strong
cutting power, with strength, dura-
bility and freedom from breakage.
The best cutting apparatus possible
to produce.
Perfect balance and freedom from
neck weight and side draft.
Contains every single feature of ac-
tual value found In any other mower.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08

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, 1904-07-08
ST PER YEAR

mare were freely made alleging that
she could have won the race but that
her driver did not want to give her q
record.
In the Farmers Pace or Trot, Chas.
Byrnes' mare took first, w. Vests
horse End and Rutherford's s horse 3rd.
The Running Race was won by W.
Vests Bird, Chas. Everingham's
horse End.
The fire works display was one of
the finest ever given in the city. The
Armory and the south side bowery
caught the dancers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
Small Farm for Sale,

Small Farm for Sale,
Consisting Of 81 acres adjoining the
old town Of New Oregon, 81 miles from
Cresco. There is a acomfortable house
and barn on the premises, plenty Of
timber and we'll watered. Will be sold
on easy at easy terms at reasonable
price. For particulars apply to
A. j. MINTEY, Oresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
Rafareas Sale

of 2sO acres Of land in Bluffton town
ship, to be sold at the front door OF
the Court House in Decorah. on July
18, 1904, at 2 O'Clock p. m. This land
is about half good timber and will sell
In lots to suit purchasers.
J. 81. LoGsDoN,
sets Referee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
Grass for Sale

Grass for Sale
or to cut on shares. A lot of tame
hay on my farm In Albion township.
Enquire of j. q. NIoHoLs, Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-08
For Sale.

For Sale.
The grass on 20 acres on section 16,
New Oregon twp, Howard county,
adjoining the Henry Schneider farm.
JOSEPH SCHAFER,
N. I. Phone "a. Cresco.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-09-26
Cheap COGI.

In recent report by the American
consul ut Vladivostok it Is stated that
coal is mined in that district at cost
Of 2 cents ton. Until short time ago
the cost Of production was cents a
ton. In fixing wage rates for Amer
lean miners the coal barons invariably
make comparisons with the cost Of pro-
duction in other parts Of the world,
and this tends to keep the earnings of
the American at the lowest possible
point. About the only influence in this
country which has combated the wage
reducing tendency of the coal barons
has been the insistent and persistent
effort of the Hearst papers, which are
under the direct editorial management
Of William Randolph Hearst.
Attempts have been made to enforce
antitrust laws to loosen the grip of the
coal operators upon American domestic
and industrial life. and the publicity
given the methods of the greedy monop.
olists has been effective in mitigating
somewhat the unjust conditions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-09-26
THE Ia PRELLE SHOE CO QUIT
BUSINESS.
Heart and Arrow Brand Shoes to be Sold at
Auction-Machinery and Equipments
For Sale.

"Hereaftcr there will be one wholesale
house less on Washington avenue. as the
La Prelle Shoe Co. have retired from
business.
"The La Prelles are well-known shoe
men, having been connected with the
st. Louis shoe trade for many years. In
the year 1910 they, with Mr.. Williams,
organized the La Prelle-WilIiams Shoe
Co. About two years ago Mr.. Williams
retired, when the nam" was changed to
the La Prelle Shoe Co., with j. l.. La
Prelle president. John La Prelle vice.
president. W. I. Tharp secretary. and G..
+. Chapman treasurer. Some few
months ago Mr.. Tharp resigned, and
rlos. W. West. Ir., was made secretary.
"Up to six months ago the company
was operating two factories, one at Jefler-
son avenue and University street, and the
other in the building occupied as ware.
house and downtown offices. In Novem-
her of last year they bought the old
Nonnd City Boot and Shoe Co IS ma
chinery equipment, and the good will of
the firm. which were added to their
other holdings. The factory increased
the output OF the La Prelle factory, and
added some few new customers to their
books.
"For several months the company had
been gra dually selling out their stock in
anticipation of the action taken few
days ago. The remaining stock has
been sent to the local auction house.
where it will be sold off to the highest
bidder on September 1st.'
The Becker Block Shoe Store, aware
OF the fact that in Aberdeen Heart and
Arrow" brand shoes had made Casey's
Shoe Store famous. promptly dispatched
a representative to the above auction,
who bought over $4,000 worth at sensa-
tonal reductions. The goods are COM
ing by the trainload, and in few days
there will be something doing" at the
Becker Block Shoe Store. Sale will be
announced in this paper.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-09-26
CARRIERS POOR WAGES.
Representative Hearst Sought &c
Have Rural Service COndi-
lions Bettered,

Rural letter carriers have lost thell
fight to obtain adequate compensation
from the government. The Republic
an majority in congress has gone on
record In favor of the meager allow.
ance Of $50 month to rural carriers
who have to buy and feed their own
horses and work every day in the year
in all kinds Of weather.
When the rural carriers went to con.
gress with their petition they found
but half dozen active supporters, and
in the lead Of the fight for justice and
decent wages stood Representative
William Randolph Hearst Of New
York. Against the united opposition
to fair increase Mr.. Hearst and a
few fair minded Democrats sought to
amend the postal appropriation bill
and give the carriers salaries common
surate with the service they perform
Their efforts were frustrated by a de-
termined majority. The rural carriers
ere now worse off than they were a
year ago. Their salaries have been in
creased to $720 year, but the privi-
lege to carry express and daily news
papers Is taken away from them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-09-26
reasonably prepared for it.

reasonably prepared for it.
In his letter to Mr.. Milburn. Judge
Parker did not change his position. He
simply cleared away al doubt that might
have been entertained concerning his
position and so he said:
You are entirely right in assuming
that as l employed the phrase. "self-
government" it was intended to be
identical with independence, political
and territorial. After noting the criti-
cism referred to by you. am still unable
to understand how it can be eaid that a
people enjoy self-government while an
other nation may in any degree what
ever control their action. But to take
away all possible opportunity for con.
lecture, it shall be made clear in the let
ter of acceptance that am in hearty &C
cord with that plank in the democratic
platform which advocates treating the
Filipinos precisely as we did the Cubans;
and also favor making the promise to
them now to take such action as soon az
it can prudently be done.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-09-26
MONTESANO

Thos. Conner left Tuesday for Oregon
to make final proof on his timber claim
". c. Pascoe is moving his house II
ca t part Of town to face on Pioneer
st 'eet.
Miss Naomi Byles has taken the posi-
ton in treasurer's office formerly held by
Miss Sadie Garlic.
Parker Askew, who had been visiting
Trends here a couple of weeks, left We'd.
ne .day for his home near Wenatchee
A la Sparks, aged eight years, daughter
Chas. S. Sparks, broke her arm We'd.
'sday by fall from merry.go.round
DR.. Carr set the broken bone.
Bert Smith, Ed. Kesterson and Ben
T'rpen left Monday for the state college
at Pullman. There are now seven
stu tents in that school from Montesano
Coroner Smits has sent to the county
t easurer gold bracelet, four rings and
tw) fine diamond studs, taken from the
b. ly Of Mrs. Harrington, who was killed
in Hoquiam last week.
Josh. G. Miller and G. II. Fry, who re-
Gently sold their properties near Mon
tesano have gone to Falls City thirty
mil S from Seattle where they will en-
g..e in livery business.
The following marriage licenses were
is I'd last week: John Unsworth, Mrs
AL ia j. Smith; John II. Honell, Dors
Fl me; j. S. Konklin, Mrs. Ida Atwell
f nil Carlson, Carrie Benson; Emf
Hu tman, Hanne Swanson.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-09-26
COSMOPOLlS.

Born.-In Cosmopolis, WASH, Satur
day, September II, 1904, to Mr.. end Mrs
Albert Neuert, son.
President Jackson of the Grays Har.
Dor Commercial Co., arrived in Co mop
oils Wednesday evening.
w. G. Birdwell is a member Of the re.
publican county central committee, fol
Cosmopolis precinct, for the next two
years.
Geo. J. Sauers is resting at his Cos.
mopolis home, having serious time
with his ankle. Rest will be required to
perfect cure.
Tuesday, Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Minis oil
Cosmopolis entertained Mr.. and Mrs. G.
T. Wooding and Mrs. Fred Nye of Aber
deem. On account OF MIR. Wooding's
health, himself and wife are to make a
trip to California.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-09-26
CHEHALISCOUNTY
LOCAL OOlNGS IN ALL PARTS
OF THE COUNTY
Itsns OF Interest From All Sections Of Che.
halls County. Gathered by Aberdeen Herald
Correspondents and Cleaned From Our
Local Exchanges.
HOQUlAM.

Dick Boettiger. the we'll known catche
r the Hoquiam league pennant winner
le t Thursday for his home in California
F. &. Foster is having furnance ant
hot water system installed in his resi-
hsnce. A part OF the house has beel
,-xcavateL for the furnace.
3. r. Blackstone has accepted posi-
ii IN in the postotlice, taking the position
cid by Miss Glover, who resigned t,
cept a position with the telephone
.,mpany.
A large number OF carpenters are q
work building Me Few Baptist parson
age. The building will be a larger, nicel
ana prettier house than the old one anC
will ba fitted up with modern improve
ments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judge Parkerand daugh
te Phoebe, left for Tacoma Thursday
W iere they will spend a few days. Mis-,
Z ,oebe Parker will enter The Whitwortl
c,lege and take up course of study
tn ire.
The tug San Pedro arrived in port
Thursday from San Francisco and took
IN tow the steamer Helen p. Drew. The
Dew is lumber laden and viii be taken
to San Francisco where her engines Will
he installed
D. /. BaI-Es, candidate for wreck
IN lister OH the republican ticket, sent up
a nice elk head and antlers from tae
tnny land Of llOnp,ulips. The head,
, ough not large one, is above the
average and is now at Cabot's shop.
Because lie would not buy ticket
from Hoquiam to aberdeen stranger
who got ON the train at Aberdeen to 60
g., Olympia Friday, but came to Ho.
q liam first, was kicked off the outgoing
trim by the conductor and brakeman
after lively tussel.
P. II. Balm and wife, of Seaside, Ore,
h I'VE arrived and are looking for loca
ii m. Mr.. Balm was formerly Hoquiam
la and was stepson of Mr.. Reed who
owned the Hayes residence on J stree'
ar the city hall which was at that time
on, of the best residences in this town.
Alonzo Hubble well known young
IN III who has been employed on different
st 'amers on Grays Harbor for the past
iew years yesterday purchased one-eighth
Interest in the tug He GUAM from Captain
kirkaldie, formerly master of that tug.
The Hoquiam is owned by a stock comp
any Of which the Lytle Logging & Mer-
emile company are heavy holders.
Mr.. Hubble will succeed Capt. Kirkaldie
in the capacity Of master.