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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Chester Chips.

Mr.. Bratrud returned this week
from his Canada trip.
Morton Fields spent Sunday with
Miss Ada Lawson.
Miss Emma and Mrs. Chas. Thomas
drove to McIntire with their brother
Paul, who took the train there to re-
turn home.
Mrs. Jas. Lusk returned home from
Cresco Tuesday where she had been
visiting.
The Misses Agnes and Ruth Love,
of Lime Springs, were Chester callers
Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Wayne Smith is visiting her
sister Mrs. John johnson.
Miss Floy Courtney and Mr.. Geo.
Plummer were married Wednesday
afternoon June goth, at the home OF
the BRIDES parents.
Miss Lizzie SHUT, of Spring Valley,
visited her brother, j. #. SHUT, the
fore part Of the week, and on Wednes.
day she went to LIE Roy to visit hel
sister, Mrs. Horn. n.
The basket ball girls held an ice
cream social on the school house
grounds Saturday evening. The pro.
ceeds were over $40.
Mrs. L. Phifer and Mrs. Fl. S. Cue
have been quite sick but are slowly
recovering.
The bridge builders are at work on
the new bridge east Of town.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
OBITUARY.

Clarinda DeGrof was born in Mar.
lingo. ILL.,, July II, 1864. In 1874 she
moved to Cresco with her parents.
On the I4th Of October. 1880, she was
united in marriage to Chas. H. Put.
nam. Excepting about nine years
which we're spent in Cedar Rapids, her
home has since been in Cresco.
She united with the M. E. church
about nine years ago, during the pas.
turate OF Rev. w. c. Macurdy. Hav-
ing been in failing health for. about a
year, she died Saturday. p. M, June
IS. 1904. She leaves a husband. one
daughter, Genevieve, a sister, Mrs.
Cora Grouse of Beloit, Wis, brother,
Harrison DeGroff of RicevllIe. and
her mother, Mrs. Olive Daughenbaugh,
10 mourn her loss. Funeral services
were held in the M. E. church Tues.
day afternoon, conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. Gammons. Burial was in
New Oregon cemetery. E
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
$50 TO California and Back!

II you intend to go to California
you may never have better opportu-
nifty than in August and Septembe-,
1904, when the rate from most points
in Iowa and Minnesota to San Fran
cisco or Los Angeles and return will
be only $50 via the CHICAGO, MILwAU-
KEE & ST. PAUL RAILWAY.
To accommodate Knights Templar
of Iowa and Minnesota, their families
and friends, standard sleeping car
will leave Cresco at $50 p. M, on
Monday, Aug. Goth. This car will be
attached to special train, through
to San Francisco vie the G. M. s. st.
P. Ry., Omaha, IDenver, Colorado
springs and the "Scenic Route"
Double berth in sleeping car costs
$3.50, including stop-over at Colorado
Springs and Salt Lake City.
For details of itinerary call on the
ticket agent or address
JOHN COOK, T. A. MILLER,
Excursion Ag't, Genl Pass. Ag't,
West Union, La. Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Howard Center.

Mr.. and Mrs. John E'inegan and lit
tile William Woods attended camp
meeting at Bonair Sunday.
Miss Marie Isaacs is teaching school
for her sister Magureite, who has
been visiting in Chicago the past two
weeks.
Pete Flood and his mules are doing
landoflce business these days. That's
right Pete, keep it up, the 4th is near
here.
Steve Shea was visiting in our berg
Sunday evening.
Miss Mamie Woods was the guest
Of Miss Lula Finnegan last week.
Frank Bachel wears a down-hearted
look since his school marin has been
visiting in Chicago. Never mind
Frank. Cheer up, she will soon be
back.
George Franklin of Lourdes was
visiting at the Frank Miller home
Sunday evening.
The dance at VIM. Harnachs Satur-
day evening was we'll attended and all
report fine time.
Charley DeWalle was Cresco yisi'
tor Saturday.
Mrs. David Ferrie visited with her
parents in Cresco Saturday and Sun.
ay.
Miss Kate Finnegan who has beer
visiting at the home Of her parent,
for the past week, returned to Har
mony, Mimi, where she has beer
sewing for the past few weeks.
Mrs. James Woods visited with he
parents, MI. and Mrs. Geo. Bachel
Thursday.
Mrs. John Oubicjack and son Franz
were Cresco visitors Tuesday,
Little Thomas Durak who has beer
working for viii Woods was on thu
sick list last week.
Frank Bachel was q Cresco visito
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. FL e. Holenbach was tishin
Sunday afternoon.
| Miss Anna Shea attended camp
Injecting Sunday evening.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Albion.

Fine weather and all kinds of grain
doing we'll, corn somewhat backward.
A number Of our people took in the
excursion Sunday.
The dance at Milbert'S last Satur-
day night was we'll attended and all
had good time.
The 9TH of July is now on hand and
I suppose it will be bigger time than
ever, it being leap year.
Herb Miller was seen In Minnesota
Sunday.
Mr.. A. DeLange was see in this vi
einity Sunday morning.
Will Sulchr was q pleasant caller
at the home OF Martin voltman's
Sunday evening.
Herman Bigalk was seen near Bristol
Sunday.
A large number Of this vicinity at.
tended camp meeting at Bopair Sun
day.
Charley Rung was pleasant visitor
at the home Of his sister.
[ u e
Corney Foley is going to Chicago
the 9TH.
Lost--A o watch charm, finder
please leave at Otto Blgalk's and re-
ceive reward.
A number Of young folks visited
at the'home Of Joe Hayes oyeESunday
Tom Moss: of Chicago, was visitor
at the Joe Hayes home, Monday.
The picnic at Kendallville, Friday
was well attended and q good time
reported.
viii Milbreth was home Saturda,
might.
There was good game Of bal! a,
Harmony, Friday.
FARMER Boy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
"My Platform"

is cartoon under which is printed:
"The democratic platform should be
short and to the point" Grover Cleve-
land above 1t, the platform consisting
of two planks, Grover standing beside
1t with bucket Of paint. The first
plank says "Bury Bryan" the second
says "Resurrect Me-" Beside is a fox
looking cunningly and says "Let's go
fishin' Grover"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Notice.

There will be meeting Of the
stockholders OF The Northern Iowa
Telephone Company at the office in
rear OF First National Bank, on Mon
day the 18th day of July 1904. from 2
to p. M, for the purpose of amend
ing and revising the Constitution and
Bylaws of said company, and for
such other business as may properly
be transacted at this meeting. All
stockholders are requested to attend.
S. B. CARPENTER, ID. Il. LYONS.
Secretary. President.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Annual Convention

Annual COnvention
Commercial Law League of America,
West Baden and French Lick
Springs, Ind. July 1928.
The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will on July % to % inclusive,
sell round trip tickets at one fare plus
$500 to West Baden and French Lick
Springs, Ind. Tickets good until
August 18th for return. For further
information apply to any Great Wes-
tern Agent or j. P. Elmer, G. P. A.
Chicago, Ill. july Is
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
NATURE TELLS YOU
A many a cresco reader knows
too Well.

A many a cresco reader knows
too Well.
When the kidneys are sick,
Nature tell you all about 1t.
The urine Is natures calender.
Infrequent or too frequent action;
Any urinary trouble tells of kidney
Ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills.
Cresco people testify to this.
John Birtwistle, builder and con-
tractor Of East Peck streetsays: "For
far too long to be pleasant I suffered
from kidney complaint and urinary
trouble. My back became so sore &C.
casionally. that I could hardly bend
and I was forced to rise frequently at
night, The secretions from the kid
neyS were irregular and variable,
sometimes excessive and some imes
scanty, which with their high color
plainly proved to me that my kidneys
required attention. Doans Kidney
pills procured at the Shuttleworth
Drug Go. 8 store were used as directed
and not only stopped the pains in my
back and corrected the condition Of
the kidney secretions but gave tone
and strength to the kidneys and inn
prove d my health generally. can
guarantee this If the first box had not
brought undonbted relief, I never
would have bought the second and If
the second had not acted exactly as
stated I never would have publicly
endorsed the preparation.
| For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the U. 8.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no substitute.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
ST. Louis Exposition.

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will allow ten day stop over at
Chicago on through tickets to the
Worlds Fair. Stop overs allowed at
Kansas City, on payment Of s1.OO fee.
For rates and other information ap
ply to any Great Western Agent, or J
P. Elmer, G.. p. a, Chicago, Ill. sepl5
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Davis Corners.

Several of the farmers in this
vicinity are commencing to make hay
this week.
VIM. Hickman has his new barn
nearly completed.
Maud Kuder returned from her
Illinois visit last week.
Il. Bunge, wife and little sons Ar
thur and Edwin, and w. Viebrock,
wife and daughter Violetta were
guests at the j. Henning home last
Sunday.
John Mast spent Sunday at the G.
Aberly home.
Bertha Hanneman returned home
from Cresco last Saturday.
Lou Maronde, wife and son Roy,
and Mrs. II. Maronde Sundayed with
81. Luidtke and wife near Lime
Springs.
M. Vagts, wife and son Theodore,
were guests at the Theo. Hauck home
last Sunday.
AL. Henke, A. NJ. Baumgartner, and
81. Henning, with their wives and
families, spent Sunday at the home of
Aug. Henke.
The ball game played by the Davis
Corners and Maple Leaf mines on the
latter's diamond resulted in score of
20 to IA in favor Of Davis Corners.
/ Another game of ball was played by
Davis Corners and Saratoga junior
mines on the formers diamond. The
result Of this game was q score of IA
to l in favor of Davis Corners.
\ Mrs. @. Mast returned home from a
week 3 visit with friends near Granger.
Bertha and Nora Hanneman were
pleasant callers at the D. w. Haven
home last Sunday.
i G.. M. Dell transacted business near
j Schley last Saturday.
The graves In the cemetery one
mile west of Davis Corners, better
known as the Prinz farm, were re-
moved last week by relatives and
friends; some were inferred in the
Saratoga cemetery and some in
Howard Center cemetery.
VIM. Stopperan s mother and three
sisters, from Postville, came up Tues
, day morning to be present at the
funeral OF their little granddaughter
, and niece, Elsie Stopperan.
After lingering illness of about
. four weeks little Elsie Stopperap
aged five years and several months
passed away Sunday evening, June
26th. The funeral services were con
Quoted at the house by Rev. .Neider
mier Tuesday afternoon, and a large
number of relatives and friends were
present to pay their last tribute K
the little form laid in beautiful cas-
ket bedecked with flowers. She wa
laid to rest at the Howard Cente
cemetery beside her little brother Viii
lie who proceeded her one year and ;
' half. We extend our sincere sympa
I thy to the bereaved parents and he,
only sister, Tina, and other relatives
!. who did rything that willing hand
e hands could do for her, but all was IL
!. vain.
II Only but for little time
To chser your pathway and gladden. your
home,
God has called her to that glorious cline
e To live with him ever beyond the tomb.
y IT'S so hard to part with these tender plants
That blossom awhile with our tenderest carr
q They tighten our burdens and solace our
griefs,
In the sunshine Of home 80 bright and fair.
THY will be done;" It seems hardto ~
q When loved form is carried away from
our sight.
Let US live that We may meet her there
In the glorious realms Of eternal light.
EprHNn
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Farmers and Horse,nen.

! Are your horses afflicted with Heaves?
II SO you should at once procure a bot
tie of LUERs HEAvE DROPS, q sure
cure for Heayes Short-windedness,
Coughs and Indigestion. For sale by
Shuttleworth Drug Co., P. A. Glenn
mer's, VIM. Connolly, and Tomas s.
Milz 1O0yl
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Small Farm for Sale,

SntdIJ FdTm TOT SdIe,
Consisting of 81 acres adjoining the
old town Of New Oregon, 81 miles from
Cresco. There is acomfortable house
and barn on the premises, plenty of
timber and we'll watered. Will be sold
on easy at easy terms at a reasonable
price. For particulars apply to
A. J. MINTEY, Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Sale or Trade.

40 acres, joins town, 4-room house,
barn 40x40, cribs and granary, shed
50x80, all built in 1908. 200 other
arms in Peters, Bates and Henry
ounties. FoGLER & CONVERSE,
Bloomington, Ill.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
86t5
Farmers!

Remember that it is d. Barnes
against the field in the hog market OF
Cresco. See him before selling hogs
as he is buying for the HORNED Pack
ing Co., and can do better than any
one shipping to Chicago.
d. BARNES.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
First and THIRD Tuesday Of Each Month.

The Chicago Great estern Railway
will sell HomeseekerS Tickets at one
fare plus 81 90 to points in Alabama,
Arkansas. Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New
Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahom !,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and
Wyoming. For further information
apply to any Great Western Agent,
or ]. P. Elmer, g. P. A., Chicago, Ill.
dec Is
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Special Round Trip Rates viz
Chicago Great WI stern nv.

Commencing June 28th, and con-
tinning thereafter on each Tuesday
during July and August, 1904, the
Chicago Great Western Railway will
sell round trip tickets at very low
rates to Banff Hot Springs, Ala,
Laggan, Ala, and Field, b. c. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or j. P. Elmer
G. z. A., Chicago, Ill.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01

A little life may be sacrificed to an
hours delay. Cholera infantum, dys-
EMERY, diarrhoea come suddenly. Only
safe plan Is to have DR.. FoMler's Ex-
tract of Wild Strawberry always on
hand.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Referees Sale

OF $50 acres Of land in Button town.
ship, to be sold at the front door Of
the Court House in DEBORAH. on July
1S, 1904, at Q o CLOCK p. m. This land
is about half good timber and will sell
In lots to suit purchasers.
j. 81. LoasDoN,
86t5 Referee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
g. M. & st. Paul Ry.,

" VI q SG du! Ny''
will sell EXCURSION tickets July ID,
3rd and 4th, to all points on their line
within 200 miles from Cresco for one
and one third fare for round trip. Re-
turn limit July 5th M. j. WHITE,
84t3 Agent
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
AHectionate.

"oh," gushed the romantic maid,
watching the fireworks, Gust see that
golden rain sink into the bosom of the
sky,"
EYES," answered the facetious youth:
"and Just see the sky rocket. Judge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01

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, 1904-07-01

eral.)
the president his letter of resignation
from the department of commerce and
labor. It was understood between the
president and him that the resignation
was to be accepted, to take effect at the
end of the present fiscal year. June 80,
inclusive. The taking effect Of his res.
ignation at that time would afford him
an opportunity to complete some work
In the department which he had initial
ed and which 1t was important that he
should carry to conclusion.
Morton a Personal Friend.
One week ago Friday Attorney Cen
eral Knox formally announced that he
would retire from the department Of
Justice, probably at the end Of the fiscal
year. It was understood at the same
time that Secretary Moody would sue
coed Mr.. Knox as attorney general. The
statement was made, however, that,
while the transfer of Secretary Moody
to the department Of Justice was very
probable. 1t was dependent, in meas
nre. on the presidents success In secur-
Ing such q successor for him in the navy
department as he desired.
In pursuit Of his purpose to secure the
services Of thoroughly able and CON-
genial man, President Roosevelt ten
dered the appointment of secretary OF
the navy to Paul Morton, first vice pres
ldent of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe railroad. Mr.. Morton is personal
friend Of the president of many years.
standing. He is a son of the late ].
Sterling Morton. of Nebraska, secretary
pf agriculture In President Cleveland's
last administration. Mr.. Morton has
had experience in Washington, having
been here with his father.
Since President Roosevelt has been in
the white house he has made more than
one effort to induce Mr.. Morton to accept
position in his administration. Feel
Ing that his life work in the railroad
business, in which he has achieved sue
cess, might be impeded by his accept
ance Of an official position in the gov
ternment, he uniformly has declined all
such proffers. In consequence Of this
feeling, he declined the proffer Of the
portfolio of the navy. He was requested
by the president to reconsider his declin-
ation. Thursday night he took dinner
at the white house and the whole sub
ject was considered, after Mr.. Morton
had consulted with his personal and
business friends and associates. At
the conclusion Of the conference Mr..
Morton told the president he would &C
cept the position in the cabinet. Then
It was that the other changes, one OF
which, at least, was contingent upon
Mr.. Morton's action, were decided upon
definitely.
It is expected that further changes
will take place in the cabinet next win
ter Postmaster General Payne prob.
ably will retire from the cabinet after
the campaign. He will be succeeded by
National Chairman Cortelyou. secre.
tary Moody will continue as member Of
the cabinet only until the end of the
present administration on the 4th Of
March next, when he will retire to On.
ter upon the practice Of law In Boston
Il
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01

Imperial Council Mobiles Of the Mystic
Shrine, Atlantic City. N. j., July 1915
The Chicago Great Western Rail
way will on July 9th and 10 sell round
trip tickets at one fare plus $500 to
Atlantic City, N. j. Tickets limited
to July %. On return trip stop overs
will be allowed at Philadelphia, Balti-
more, and Washington. For further
information apply to any Great WeS-
tern Agent or j. P. Elmer, G. P. A
Chicago, Ill. july 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01

Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and to soma older ones.
Easily cured. Doan = Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, so cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Pianos and ORGANS

tuned, cleaned, repaired and voiced
l am graduate and hold diploma
from the largest piano tuning school
in the United States.
d PATTERSON
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Interna t,onal CONVENTION

erica, Detroit, Mich, July ITO.
The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will on July 5th to It'll inclusive,
sell round trip tickets at one fare plus
Is cents, to Detroit, Mich. Tickets
good for return until July 18th. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent or ). p. Elmer,
G. P. A., Chicago, Ill. july
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
For Sale.

About 200 bushels yellow corn, at
my farm one mile west Of Cresco.
M. 81. TINKER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
MOST CertRtnly Moi

AN Iowa professor says Latin IA
foolish. The Chicago Record-Herald
remarks that he is not holding a
Latin chalk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Wilfred,s Thonoht

/ think the little shining stars
That blink way up so high
Are simply Roman-caudle bslls
Stuck fass into the sky.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Howard center.

Elton Eldridge and family spent
Sunday at the home OF VIM. Stone.
Fred Fish and family drove to Os-
sian Saturday, returning home Mon
day evening.
Mrs. John Briefly and daughter have
been visiting at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Charles johnson this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom McKernan and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rice spent Sun
day at the home Of George Lybert.
Henry Windmiller and family spent
Sunday at the Letter home.
A great many from here are gong
to Cresco the 4th.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
Annual Meeting

Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protect
i've Order of Elks, Cincinnati,
Ohio. july IS %.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01

q "a 0To7EAs
Bear the 1IA Kind YOU HI. Always Bought
ss = [zzGzst
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will on July 18th to II inclusive,
sell round trip tickets at one fare plus
1925 to Cincinnati, O. Tickets good
for return until July %. For further
information apply to any Great Wes-
tern Agent or j. p. Elmer, G. P. A.,
Chicago, Ill. july Is
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-01
one-Arrned Willie.

Willie held the cannon cracker
In his fingers, to be brave
All there was of Willie never
Can be buried in one grave.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-05-06
SOUTH SIDE NOTES.

Mr.. Savoy's are going to have another
dance Tuesday night. They are jolly
people.
The farmers are all laughing over the
fine wheat crop that they are going to
harvest this year.
Jess Riegel had a fine mule to. run in
to the wire last week and cut itself, but
it is getting over it nicely.
Mr.. Savoy purchased horse. and the
other night the COW hooked it and
famed it for some time.
Mrs. Nellie Kimler has been sick for
some time.
E. c. Morris baby has been sick for q
while.
Miss Annie Heneisen was out riding
last Sunday night, and the horse ran in
to the wire and threw her off, cutting
the muscles in her leg.
Mr.. Maybaugh is in bad shape, his
horses being all down with the distem-
per.
Ed Williamson has had bad luck.
He has lost three horses in just month.
Mrs. Ed Williamson is on the sick
list.