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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
DANCE MONEY TAINTED
Church Pastor al New Jersey Refuses
Money for Repairs on Church EdIfcs

Washington, n. j., Jan. 15-When the
Pleasant Grove Presbyterian church up
on Anthony Mountain. needed money. a
month ago, Mrs. Susan Apgar, a widow.
who is a leading worker in the church,
hit upon a scheme to raise IT,
Her scheme was to hold a dance. She
sent out invitations and opened her hos
pitable farm house for the event. IL was
a success. ami after paying off the fiddler
there was $40 net TO be applied to the
needs of the church.
Pastor j. w. dowden however, wouldn't
accept the money when she turned IL in,
declaring II was tainted, and he was sup
ported by most OF the trustees OF the
church.
An unusual amount OF discussion has
followed ever since, fand It was only with
In the last few days that the question
was disposed OF.
Then a compromise was effected. Both
sides reached a conclusion that there
could be no harm II the money was APP
piled 10 repairing the church sheds.
Mrs. Apgar has turned over the money
and II will be used for this purpose.
Dances. however, II is understood are not
TO intermingle in church affairs in the
future
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
OBSERVED ANNIVERSARY
Cranstoa Street Baptist Sunday School
Holds Concert In Church

The Cranston Street Baptist Sunday
school Observed its 36th anniversary last
night ny holding concert in the audi
torium OF the old church structure. There
was a large audience present
The program was under the direction
OF Superintendent II. ID. Cayerly and in
cluded a short address by the pastor,
Rev l.. l. Henson He said whether
one was three or 100 years old there
was department I'm the school for him.
and extended a hearty invitation for all
to join The church itself. he, said, was
glad 20 welcome strangers and invited all
not members OF any other religious body
to make Il their church home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15

Mother-Do you think II is a good thing
10 spank a child?
Doctor-Well II often relieves the pa
rent OF a bad tit OF temper.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
THE ANNUAL MEETING

~ the Prisoners Aid association. 10 he
held on Monday Jan. 18TH In the Pilgrim
Congrega tional church. Harrison street. 3
u. m. will he OF unusual interest The
report Of work IN connection with tho So
phia Little Home will be given. followed
by an aSdress from Rev. Mr.. Bait chap
lain VI the Concord reformatory. Massa-
chusetts.
Mr. Bait has recently returned from n
foreign trip IN which he has had oppor-
tunity 10 see much Of rescue and reform
work Tie Is an enthusiast In these lines
and has FOR years been prominently con
nectcd with the National Prison associa-
tion.
It Is hoped he may he greeted By an
appreciatlve audience
The ladies Of the church viii serve tea
at the close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
PEhNSYLV WANNA ROAD PLANS
BIG TERMINAL Ar HARRISON, NJ.

New York. Jan l5-The latest rumor
regarding the Pennsylvania Railroad
company is that Il is planning 10 cut of
most OF its Jersey city business and es-
tablish an enormours station I'm liarri-
son. ~ j.. just across the river from
Newark. whore people from all parts OF
the country will be sorted out and dis
tributed by electric lines and tunnels 10
the projected terminal station
II was stated yesterday that all OF the
varied interests had come TO perfect
agreement This means that Ryan, Bel
mont Cassatt and McCarter have ar
ranged this thing so that the Pennsyl-
vania can have station on Park place,
Newark upon property now owned by
the McCarters. and that two electric lines
10 this city will be built by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company. and will use the
McAdoo tunnels as well as those or the
pennsYlyania system Mhlle1he- Public
gervice company, of which Thomas N.
McCarter Is president. Will operate the
present trolley service I'm northern New
Jersey and the two service electric roads
between Newark and Jersey city.
II is understood that n tunnel will be
driven through Bergen Hin, hetween the
Hackensack river and Hoboken, thence
under the river and city TO the Thirty
fourth street station, and that the other
tunnel. which is now nearly completed
between York street. Jersey City. and
cortlandt street. will enable passengers
10 20 through TO Coney Island. while the
up-river tunnels will connect with Long
Island City.
Ii is proposed to stop al steam trans
mission before entering any of the tun-
nels. and all trains on the Pennsylvania
will no brought into the city from Har-
rison by electric engines, returning 10
Harrison In the same manner
II will require four or five years 10
carry out these plans. and then the ferry
business OF the Pennsylvania will be re-
lieved OF great deal Of passenger pres
sure and the big train shed will be used
for other purposes
II is figured that the time from New
ark TO New York will be not more than
rs minutes by any OF the tunnels and
that the project will do a great deal 10
build up Harrison, Kearny. East New
ark and Newark's other suburbs which
territory has now over 10000 inhabitants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15

Have YOU q strcet-cleaning system
"Yos." answered the man that never
loses his local pride. 1t takes little
time hat II is thorough. We walt for a
thaw. w."-Washington star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
CAPITAL HILL CLUB
Held Enjoyable MIdwlnter Carnival Yestsr-
day at Emery Park

The Capitol Hill club held a very en-
joyable mdwinter carnival yesterday at
Emery Park. The party met at the club
house at II o'clock A chowder lunch was
served at 12 o'clock. after which there
was a musical and literary program. A
skating contest on the lake was won by
Andrew Maloney.
A turkey dinner was served at o'clock.
II was followed by another entertainment.
The members enjoyed a smoker at the
casino at o'clock. Several addresses
were made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15

Henry Miller the distinguished ro-
mantle actor. and J. Hartley Manners,
the playwright with half dozen modern
successes 90 his credit. are the authors
OF "Zira." the famous Princess theatre
play in which we are 10 sec Margaret
Anglln az the Shubert theatre the last
three nights OF the present week, and Mr..
Miller Is the producer OF tho drama and
the director OF the present Anglin tour.
lie is also the director OF the Princess
theatre. McSsrs Shuberts popular
Broadway playhouse. whore "Zira" with
Anglin I'm the title role ran 2oO nights 10
the best patronage ever bestowed upon
"a straight dramatic attraction for so long
an engagement. Anglin's forthcoming To-
cal appearance viii be attended by the
original Princess theatre players and cv-
cry scenic and costume detail employed
I'm the New York production. The young
actress comes 20 US endorsed by Sarah
Bernhardt, Henry Arthur Jones Paul
Berton the author. of "Zaza," and the
entire New York press as tho prcscnt-day
queen OF emotional actresses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
PASTOR RESIGNS
TO Accept Call 10 Church In Suburb Of
PttSbuTg

Rev Or G. w Mead read his resgna-
tion yesterday from the pulpit OF the
Presbyterian church at Newport He has
been pastor of that church nearly eight
years.
Dr. Mead has accepted a call 10 the
Second Presbyterian church at Wilkins
burg a subuprb OF Pittsburg Pa. He will
go 10 his new charge as soon as the
necessary sanction can be secured from
the Presbytery
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
CONFIDENCE STILL BRIGHT.
Satisfying Outlook for Future in
Trade Lines-Wintry Weather
Checks Distribution,

New York, March 26.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade says:
Total distribution Of spring merchan-
disc has received check because OF
the heavy snowfall and severe storms
In many sections of the country, but
some Offset is noted in renewed in
quiry for winter goods, and there il
no interruption to the activity of ship
ping departments. Confidence in the
future is remarkably bright. and the
outlook would be far better than ever
before at this season II the fuel uncer-
tainty were removed. Manufacturing
plants operate close to maximum ca
pacity in the leading industries, and it
is an evidence of no little significance
that many mills cannot undertake de-
liveries before 1907. While these are
extreme cases, it is common thing to
find production engaged for several
months in advance, Mercantile collec-
lions are also more prompt, except in
certain parts Of the south, where cot
ton is still held for better terms. Com
modify prices are slightly higher, on
the whole, and the building materials
continue very strong, structural work
being abnormally heavy for the season.
Failures this week numbered 213
in the United States against 255 last
year, and 81 in Canada, compared with
16 year ago."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27

Truman Robson was born January
10, 1884, near Lake George, in the coun
ty of Warren, New York state. January
?, 1858, he married Miss Susan X. Ken
yon, Of Warren County, New York. In
1856. they emigrated to Wisconsin.
The next year started West again arriv-
ing at Lake Albert Lea, territory
Minnesota, the grid day of July 1857.
Albert Lea then consisted of log store
and small hotel and three or four resi-
dences. The year following, 1859, they
came back as far as Howard County
and landed in the little town of Howard
on the first day of June. Mr.. Robson
went into the hotel business and did
thriving trade by reason of the overland
|freighting done with teams and wagons.
He continued in the hotel business for
a period of two years and then COM
menced farming He continued in this
occupation as renter until 1865, when
he purchased the farm of forty acres a
portion of which was later known as the
Burgess property. In those days there
were - votes cast in Howard Twp. By
means of postoffice resignation the
name Howard was changed to Bust in
about the year 1866. ID miles was the
nearest dwelling on the road to Nc
Gregor. ALI the land which is now
covered by the town of Elma was a
blank unbroken prairie. The settlers
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27

at that time consisted of L. Potter, G..
Ostrander, James Hall, Hugh Coogan,
Frank Pooler, Peter Clare, Jos. Carter,
Patrick McGrane. John Kildee, John
Madden. VIM. Burke, w. S. Pettibone
and Robert Locke.
In the year 1885 a railroad was graded
from Independence to Riceville, the
grade passing just west of the town of
Elma, near the creek. This was so UNI
certain a scheme that zeal estate did
not raise in price to any extent. In the
year following the Minnesota & North
western was graded and track laid from
Hayheld to Dubuque and the right of
way passed through one 40 of Mr.. Rob
ison's land. Then the real estate boom
commenced in earnest and lasted for a
year when it subsidized somewhat. The
land east of Bust Avenue belonged to
Mr.. Robson, tract consisting of 80
acres, half of which he decided to the
Minnesota Loan & Debenture Co. This
was venture that proved somewhat
remunerative to Mr.. Robson and what
with his town lots and his large farm of
400 acres put him in way to retire
from active life.
Mr.. Robson was elected county super
visor in 1867 and served three years.
When the town of Elma assumed proper
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
WILLING TO DECLARE TRUCE
GRANDSON OF ROCKEFELLER
BRINGS HIM IMMUNITY.
Hadley Declares Oil King May Come
to New York to See Child With
out Interference.

New York, March 24.-Fear of sub
poena which would compel him to
testify in the proceedings brought by
the state of Missouri against the
Standard Oil company need not pre-
vent John d. Rockefeller from visit
ing his youngest grandson, John D.
Rockefeller I'LL, if he chooses to do so.
Attorney General Hadley. of Missouri,
who is here prosecuting the suit
brought by his state, has announced
that he is willing to declare truce if
Mr.. Rockefeller wishes to return to
New York to see his grandson.
IF Mr.. Rockefeller wants to hold
his grandson in his arms" said Mr..
Had.ey, 81 will declare truce, and
allow him to come over from New
Jersey without interference He is an
old man, and doubtless is wrapped up
in this infant. If the possibility of his
being served with a subpoena is keep
ing him out of New York, will agree
with his lawyers not to try to serve
him while he is here, and he can stay
until 1t is safe to take the baby back
w LdhSWCOu Will IL ue WStuto
to-
Il don't think | will need the testi-
mony of Mr. Rockefeller, anyway" Mr..
Hadley continued, IF l can get the
information | want from other wit
nesses expect to examine. The courts
! have ordered them to answer my
questions, and l haven't the slightest
| doubt they will do So
H. H. Rogers, who denied the right
of Mr.. Hadley to force him to testi-
fly in the suit of the state of Missouri
against the Standard Oil and allied
companies at the hearings here last
month until such time as decision
pending in Missouri affecting the same
line of inquiry had been announced
has sent word to Henry Wollman, New
York representative of the state OF
Missouri. that he would interpose nc
further objections to answering Mr.
Hadley's interrogations.
The hearing of the Standard Oil case
was again adjourned Friday afternoon
to ten O'Clock Saturday morning, owing
to absence of attorney for the Stand.
ard Oil company.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27

proportions it was incorporated and Mr..
Robson was elected to serve three
years on the board of councilmen. He
resigned at the end of the first year and
was elected mayor. In 1900 he was
again elected member of the council
for three years.
Deceased was one of family of eight,
having three brothers and four sisters.
Two brothers, Charles and Samuel, are
living in New York state. One sister,
Mrs. Isiah Citing, lives in Carthage,
Mo-, another, Mrs. Eliza Bennett, lives
in New York. Mr.. Robison's mother,
Mrs Jane Robson, who has reached
the age Of 90, is living with her son
Charles in New York. Mr.. and Mrs.
Truman Robson were the parents of
three children, Mrs. A. w. Fallgatter,
of Parker, S. D., John G., deceased,
and Charles S., of Elma.
Mr.. Robson was man of sturdy,
honest character, and one not afraid to
express his views, which we're always
original and worthy of attention. AS a
neighbor and citizen he stood in the
front rank honored and respected by all
who knew him. The funeral was held
from his late residence, Thursday after.
noon, Rev. F. E. Cain of the Congrega.
tional church conducting the services.
Interment was in the local cemetery.
-Elma New Era.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
PIRATES SEIZE OIL LAUNCH
Vessel Owned by Standard Company
Lotted Near Canton-Gun-
boat Sent to Scene.

Hongkong, March PA launch
owned by the Standard Oil company
was seized and looted by pirates near
Canton Thursday. The pirates Sc.
cured number of Winchester rifles
and thousand rounds of ammuni-
ton. The United States gunboat Cal.
lao is proceeding to the scene of the
piracy.
The gunboat Callao is attached to
the Asiatic squadron fleet and COM
manded by Lieut.. Robert w. Hender.
son. She is of steel, having a dis.
placement of 200 tons and carries six
guns. She has speed of ten knots
an hour. Canton, in the vicinity of
which the launch was attacked, near
the mouth of the west river in the
province of Kwangtung. is the great
sea port of southern China.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
Tragedy in Ohio.

Mansfield, o., March 24.-Miss
Grace Zellner, aged %, daughter of
George w. Zellner, a merchant of this
city, was shot and killed early Fri.
day by Roy Shanks, formerly of Ash.
land. o., who then committed sui
eide. The tragedy took place in
Shanks' room at his boarding house.
Both were dead when found. Miss
Zellner was well known in society
circles here and was a leader in
church work. She and Shanks had
been sweethearts for some time
against the wishes Of her parents. 1t
is thought that the girl had decided
to heed her parents protests and not
marry Shanks, and that she went to
his room for the purpose of telling
him so.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
TRUMAN robson DEAD.
Pioneer Resident Answers the
Final Summons.

This community was shocked Tues
day morning by the news that Truman
Robson had been stricken with sudden
death. While he had been in poor
health the greater part of the winter no
one dreamed the end was SO near. Even
last Saturday he was down town visit
ing and joking as was his wont. All
night Monday he was troubled with
sharp pains in the region of the heart.
He arose early Tuesday morning and
dressing himself prepared for breakfast,
but not feeling hungry decided to go
without, and returning to his room laid
down on the bed. His wife spoke to
him about eating something and re-
ceiving negative answer went out to
her breakfast. His son Charles went in
to see him and was talking about 'phon-
ing to the doctor. Stepping out of the
room for moment, he heard his father
fall to the floor and on e-entering found
him dead.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
Ex-Mayor Ashbridge Dead.

Philadelphia, March 26.-Former
Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge died at
his home in this city from complica-
ton of diseases. He was 81 years
of age. Mr.. Ashbridge had been in Ill
health for several months, but his
condition did not become alarming
until two days ago, when he became
unconscious and remained so up TO
the time of his death. Mr.. Ashbridge
was in the city's service for 20 years.
He was appointed deputy coroner in
1880 and served continuously as dep
uty, as coroner and as mayor until
1908.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27

ALL THE GOOD QUALITIES of Ely's
Cream Balm, solid, are found in
Liquid Cream Balm, which is intend
ed for use in atomizers. That it is an
unfailing cure for Nasal Catarrh is
proved by an ever-increasing mass Of
testimony. 1t does not dry out nor
rasp the tender air-passages. 1t al
lays the inflammation and goes straight
to the root of the disease. Obstinate
old cases have been cured in few
weeks. ALI druggists, 75c, including
spraying tube, or mailed by Ely Bros,
Sc, Warren Street, New York.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
Many Hogs Killed in WRECK,
Terrible Fate of a Farmer.

Nicola, Ia, March 24.-Avery How.
ard, farmer So years old, was found
dead in hog yard, two hours after he
had gone out to feed the animals. The
remains were horribly mutilated and
the features disigured by the brutes,
which had torn the body and trampled
it into the mud. 1t is supposed How
ard was overcome and fell uncon-
scious while feeding the hogs and was
killed by them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
Well-Known Actress Dying,

Montclair, N. j., March 26.-Miss
tombstone Bennett, the actress, was re-
ported no better Saturday, and her
physicians have given up hope. She
is not expected to live longer than a
few days. and the end may come at any
moment. While appearing in Denver
about two years ago Miss Bennett
caught heavy cold, which settled on
her lungs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
cREScO MARKET.
corrected twice a week !
Eggs for Matching!

Am prepared to furnish eggs for
Matching from as fine flock of
Barred Rocks as you can find any
where. Book your orders early SO
can furnish them when you want
them. sl.O0 per setting of Is eggs.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
II you are thinking of getting an
Incubator call for a catalogue, as I
am agent for the prize winning Queen.
WILL +. SCHoLz.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
A Favorite Remedy for Babies.

Its pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy favorite with the mothers of
small children. 1t quickly cures their
coughs and colds and prevents any
tack. For sale by j. 81. Luers Drug
Co. T
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
French Miners Strike General.

Lens, Department Of Pas-De-Ca-
lais, France, March 23.-Reports from
various mining centers show that the
strike is now general. Some disor
der has occurred and number of the
companies wagons have been
smashed. Twelve hundred additional
troops have arrived here and the
whole district is now occupied by the
military forces
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
Historic Building Burned.

Montreal, Can, March 26.-The
Oakhall restaurant. on the corner Of
st. Peter and Notre Dame streets,
has been burned. The damage was
comparatively small, but the interest
in the fire exists in the fact that the
building was occupied in ITS as the
headquarters Of Gen. Montgomery and
STAFF Of the American army in
Montreal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
Low Rates West and Northwest Daily Un-
til April Z.

$32.4O to points in California, $1,000
to North Pacific Coast points Greatly
reduced rates made to many other
points West and Northwest. Half
rates for children of half-fare age.
Liberal stop-over allowed on all tick
cts. Tickets are good in Tourist Sleep
ere. For further information regard
ing rates, routes and train service see
nearest ticket agent or write f. A..
Miller, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago. apr
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
For Sale.

Several farms of 80 to 100 acres near
Cresco. Also lands in Minnesota,
Dakotas, Wis. Will trade.
A. M. PIKE, Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
ENTIRE FAMILY NEAR DEATH
Father, Mother and Three Children
Are Overcome by Gas at Glen
Osborne, Pa.

Pittsburg, Pa. March 21.-The en-
tire family of John H. Williamson,
postmaster and station agent at Glen
Osborne, Pa, on the Fort Wayne rail-
road, were found unconscious from
asphyxiation Tuesday morning. The
family consisted of the father, mother
and three children, and when found
they were supposed to be in a mort
bund condition. The discovery was
made by some persons who had gone
to the station to take train for Pitts
burg. Owing to the fact that the sta
ton was not open, they suspected
something was wrong and made an in
vestigation. Forcing the doors and
going inside, they found the entire
family still in their beds and uncon-
scious. The house was filled with
fumes OF gas. The physicians worked
over the stricken family for two
hours, and finally succeeded in re-
storing them to consciousness.
Many Hogs Killed in Wreck.
Cleveland, o., March PA serious
freight wreck occurred early Friday
at Goshen, Ind. Three freight trains
were involved in the wreck. An east
bound freight containing a number OF
cars of live stock stopped for water,
and was run into by second train,
demolishing many cars and killing a
large number of hogs. Some of the
wrecked cars were thrown over on to
the west-bound track, and were run
into by third freight train. Three
railroad employees were injured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
The county's Taxpayers.
FOREST CITY TOWNSHIP.

[VIuuePeHueHU OISUrICU 1.-THE SpTIDgS
Outside Corp.)
Under this head we shall publish as
rapidly as time and space will allow,
the entire list of taxpayers of the
county and the amount they pay in
each township or corporation. One
person may pay taxes in several diff
ferent townships. The tax is on the
assessment of 1905,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
For Rent.

MY residence, partly furnished or
unfinished, also barn.
Mrs. M. j. Macarthur.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27
For Sale.

Two five room cottages in Berg's ad.
dition, cheap, il taken soon. Write
or apply to VIM. BIRTw1sTLE. 49tl6
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-03-27

''Dr. Thomas Electric OIL is the
best remedy for that often fatal dis
Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y.