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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
LYNCHlNG AT CHARLES CITY.
James Cullen Murders Wife and Step.
son and is Hung by Mob.

James Cullen, resident of Charles
City, early Tuesday morning murder
ed his wife and stepson. His wife was
killed by stabbing her in the neck
with butcher knife. When he at
tempted to cut the boys throat, the
latter awakened and struggled with
the murderer, grappled his and knife
escaped. The boy started for an officer
but was overtaken by Cullen and shot
The murderer has for long time
been known to be OF a sullen and vim.
dictive disposition with a violent
temper. The deed was premeditated,
and was caused by hatred of Cullen
for his stepson, on which account the
murderer and his wife had many quar-
rels She was his third wife, marry.
ing him about year ago.
The public feeling against Cullen,
coupled with local disgust at the re-
cent commut ation OF the death SEN
tence for Busse, the murderer from
Bremen county who killed his wife
but few miles from Charles City,
and the knowledge that Cullen would
spend his entire fortune of about
$4,000 in fighting his case, eliminated
in his lynching by mob OF q thousand
or more on Wednesday night. About
nine O'Clock a crowd of determined
men, who made no attempt at dis
guise, overcame the feeble resistance
OF the sheriff, battered down the Jail
doors with railroad rail, mauls and
pickaxes, wrenched off the steel doors
of the cells, secured Cullen AID took
him to the bridge in the city span
ming the Cedar. Here the murderer
claimed the deed was done in self
defense besore he was hung.
Des Moines dispatches state that
Gov. Cummins will take up the mat.
ter and prosecute those participating
in the lynching II the courts of that
county do not take action in the mat
ter,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
Howard Center.

Will Stone and family spent Satur.
day in Cresco.
Fred Fish and wife called at the
Tom Logsdon home near Cresco on
Sunday afternoon.
Elton Eldridge and family spent
Sunday at Fred Hannman's.
Elsie Dinger spent Sunday with
Maud Jones.
S. S. Culver moved to Cresco Tues
day.
Jim Lathrop and wife returned from
their Elk River, Minn, visit Wed.
nesday.
Fred DAVIS moved last Saturday on
the Weaklan place south Of Cresco.
Albert Bonne's sale was well attend.
ed Monday every thing sold we'll.
Josh Bates OF Big Lake, Mimi, and
Clarence Combs and family OF Cresco,
spent Sunday at Jim Lathrop's.
Will Stone. and wife entertained
company from Cresco last Friday.
Elias Ferrie is moving this week on
the Huckin' s farm vacated by Bonnie
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
ELECTRIC ROAD MEETING.
Cresco Holds a Well Attended and En-
thusiastic Meeting.

Last evening, in pursuance Of call
issued by the committee who have
been looking after the interests of
Cresco in the matter of securing an
electric line, the Court House was
filed with an enthusiastic audience
of Cresco citizens, farmers from the
surrounding country and several rep
resentativs from Granger, MINI. s.
A. Converse called the meeting to or.
der and and stated its object, told OF
the work already accomplished by the
committee in inducing Mr.. MaS2n.
the promoter ofstbe company to MAKE
a survey through CreSco, and then
called upon Mr.. Mason who made a
brief talk In explanation of the plans
and proposals of his company, the
Minneapolis, Rochester & Dubuque
Co Much of the substance of his re-
marks was given in the PLAIN DEAL
Err few weeks ago, accompanying a
map of the proposed route. Since the
preparation Of that map the proposed
route has been materially changed
AS now proposed the main line will
run south from Minneapolis to Owa-
tonna and from thence branching
the north route running east from
Owatonna to Rochester, thence tt
DEBORAH via Preston, Chattield, Can
ton and Burr Oak. The southern
branch runs from Owatonna to Spring
Valley, thence through Granger AND
Cresco to DEBORAH. From DEBORAH
the line will run east to Waukon and
southeast through Rossville, Elkader
and OF. er points to Dubuque.
MI hason explained that 10 bonus
was asked from any town, simply that
the right of way be secured through
the county, franchises in the cities,
and that $40, 900 of preferred stock be
taken by each city along the route.
He stated that Cresco would be
expected to secure the right of way
north to the next station, Granger
AS the proposed route follows the
wagon road all the way from yresco
to Granger al the company asks for
only is foot strip off the private
property along the route in addition
to using 10 feet OF the public highway,
no trouble in securing the right oI
way is anticipated, for no property
owner who understands the value OF
convenience of an electric road pass.
ing their farm would hesitate for a
moment about giving the right Of
way.
| After considerable number Of cur
citizens, including ). ]. Lowry, Robt.
| Thomson, John Farnsworth, DR.
Kessell, @ d. Nichols, Mahlon Cui.
bert, d. A. Lyons, VIM. Wtlbraham,
E. A. Church, DR.. Connolly, VIM
Keune and other responsible men had
stated their Views Of the proposed
/ road, and lite advantages to Cresce
| and every property owner IN the VI
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
TRAGEDY ST|RS PORTLAND
DOCTOR is MYsTERloUsLY MUIR.
DERED IN OREGON CITY.
Body of Ex-Gov. HoadIey's Son-in-Law
Found MangIed Below Bridge
Mo Motive Shown.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 9.-The muir
der of DR.. Philip Edwards Johnson, a
physician recently arrived from New
York, is one of the most mysterious
tragedies that ever occurred in the
northwest.
DR.. Johnson came to Portland with
his newly-wedded wife two months
ago to establish his home and prac-
tice his profession. Before her mar
riage last fall Mrs. Johnson was Mrs.
Scarborough. She is a daughter of
former Gov. Hoadley of Ohio. DR..
johnson was son Of the Episcopal
archdeacon of Staten Island. He
graduated from Columbia university
Shortly after dining with his wife
Monday night DR.. Johnson announced
his intention of visiting DR.. Panton,
one OF the examining board by which
he was to be examined for admission
to practice in this state. His trip
was made against the protests of his
wife. who feared highwaymen. On
his way DR.. Johnson called on his
cousin, w. G. Alvord, assistant cash
Ter Of local bank.
What happened at Alvord's house
has not been learned, Alvord refus-
ing to make any statement AIvord's
parents, however, told the police that
after leaving their home DR.. Johnson
walked toward the the Ford street
bridge, two blocks distant, to go to
DR.. Panton's home. A short time
later a car conductor found Johnson's
mangled body lying in Jefferson
street, III feet below the bridge.
Johnson's pockets had been turned
inside out and his watch removed.
His empty pocketbook and keys were
found on the bridge
Capt. Bruin of the police depart
ment does not believe Johnson was
robbed, but thinks the motive was
more sinister than robbery.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
The Poultry Show.

Cresco' third annual poultry show
is in progress this week and is as big
a success as ever. Fully 500 birds are
ON exhibition, and the varieties are
more numerous than before and the
quality is good as ever. The display
OF geese and turkeys is larger than
ever before AS usual, the Barred
Rock class is the largest, but the
White Wyandottes and Rhode Island
Red classes are we'll filled.
U. j. Shanklln has given excellent
satisfaction as Judge and has been
engaged for the 1908 show.
In our next issue, we will give the
complete award Of premiums.
The corn show in the Strother
building Is attracting considerable
attention. The display is larger than
that of last year. Tomorrow after
noon at 2 p. m, Prof Cohagen, OF
Ames, will deliver lecture on corn
growing and judge the corn on eyhi-
biiion.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11

cinity, and also their faith in the IT,
mate building of such road, about 55
men signitied their willingness to take
stock in the enterprise and enough
was subscribed to practically guaran-
Tee the taking up of the entire
amount of the $4,000 allotted to
Cresco
Whether the proposed road will be-
come realization is somewhat prob
lematical as yet, but Mr.. Mason is
evidently an enthusiast in his project
and must have some financial back
ing, for the preliminary work is costly
and is being daid for by Mr.. Mason,
However it is our firm belief that
sooner Or later Oresco will be on the
route Of some electric road, and we
also believe that If Mr.. Mason can
secure the right of way and stock
subscription Of $500 that he will
have no trouble in securing all of the
money needed to finance the enter
prise.
He states that the third rail system
will be used and that the equipment
will be first class and up-to-date in
every respect, permitting of luxurious
travel at the rate Of 60 miles an hour
on the through cars, and at a rate of
about II cents per mile. Freight
service will be given at a price pro-
porionate to the reduction in passen-
ger rates, with the added advantage
of express service instead of the slow
freight delivery of farm products to
the cities or merchandise to the mer-
chant or consumer.
Cresco and the farmers tributary to
the town should do everything possi-
BILE to aid in this project. There is
no other one thing possible for them
to have which will aid so much in their
prosperity and convenience as the
proposed electric road.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
HEAVY RAIN IN OHIO VALLEY
Repetition of Flood Of 1884 Feared Ii
Indiana.

Evansville, Ind, Jan. "a rain
fall Of two inches, which was general
up and down the Ohio valley, has re.
newed the fears of repetition of the
floods of 1884. At noon Tuesday the
river was stationary at 40 feet The
downpour has not been equalled for
years. Union township is partly un-
der water. the roads being covered
five feet in some places. The damage
to farmers is very heavy.
Mount Vernon, Ind, Jan. Gin the
extreme southwestern corner of In
diana, where the Ohio and Wabash
rivers join, the lowlands are covered
with water and much damage has been
reported. Many acres of growing
wheat have been destroyed and thou
sands of acres of corn which the low
land farmers were unable to gather
have been lost. A great deal of live
stock, including hogs, horses and
Gaalss, haYs Besn lSsh SsntH n,fiss
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11

The first tobacco ever marketed in
this city was brought in last Thurs
day by e. j. Sadler, of Union City,
and Henry Frohm, of this township.
The former had four loads weighing a
trife over 1000 pounds, which he
raised from four acres, and at 10 cents
pound it brought him $4,000, Mi.
Frohm had 1900 pounds, off one acre,
for which be received sl2O 90. What
other crop pays half so well? Mr..
Sadler is gong to plant twelve acres
next year and more of our farmers
would do we'll to take up tobacco
culture. -Allamakee Journal
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
A Biz Poultry Sale.

On Tuesday, Mrs. Will Cameron, Of
Orleans Twp, delivered to VIM. r.
Owens 100 turkeys, weighing a total
OF 1877 pounds, which brought her
s2O5. In addition to the turkeys, she
also delivered $40 worth of chickens
on the same day. Mr.. Owens tells us
that in all his 81 years in business in
Cresco, he never bought at one time
80 large purchase Of poultry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11

If you want a genuinely democratic
state weekly, we can supply one such,
the Democrat-Chronicle, of Des
Moines, In com bination with the
Plain Dealer, the two for 81 SO per
year. 1t is edited by G. f Rinehart,
one of the foremost Bryan democrats
In the state and an entertaining and
forceful writer. The Democrat
Chronicle will keep close watch upon
the actions of the general assembly
this winter and will keep you posted
upon what your representatives and
senators are doing for or against your
interests.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11

Now isthe time to get your harness
oiled. During the next two months
while trade is quiet, we will oil your
harness at greatly reduced prices.
charging you only SI.00 to $3.50 sci
for the very best job you ever had
and will warrant it not to rub off and
soil your clothing or hands after it is
done. Don delay; bring your harness
at once to the Alliance Store.
JOHN HABERLEY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11

below this city, where the Wabash
empties into the Ohio, the scene re-
sembles a great lake.
Springfield, o., Jan. 9.-The water
in Buck creek is rising and people liv-
ing in that section are making pre-
parations to move should the creek
overflow its banks. Great bodies of
water stand in the low places about
the city. Out in the country thou
sands of acres of land are under wa
ter. The damage already will amount
to thousands of dollars.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
Sighted Wisdom.

Candidates are rarely consistent"
remarked the voter.
whats the trouble?"
''They say they rely on the wis
dom of the common people; but they
insist on giving us nothing but brass
bands and comic pictures.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
Original Notice.

In the District court of Iowa, in and for Howard
county.
March Term, A. D, 1907.
In the matter Of the Estate of Jane F. Doolit.
tie, deceased
Notice Of Application by Executor, for order
TO Sell real estate. ~
NOTICE.
To Eva R. Hushka, and-.Hushka. her hrs
band, M. g. Doolittle and - DOolitCle his
wife. Ellen Phoebe Doolittle and May Doc.
You: and each Of you, are hereby notified
clerk of the District court of Iowa, in and for
Howard county. petition. (application), OF 4,
A. Sutton. the Executor of the estate q Jane
hand about the sum OF $500, being in CASH 81
and the proceeds OF MISCELLANEOUS personal
property. tina there has been some expense
said estate, SO far, and that there are debts Of
the said estate, approved. and including be-
Roa ans .hss tt the t sxs ssn. Of
unable to settle the said estate. without making
sale of the following described real estate,
towit:
Lots is and 10 in block 10, in Baldwins Adj
ditlon to Cresc0, Howard county, Iowa,
And accordingly, the said Executor, asks the
court, TO make an order authorizing him to sell
the said real property, and apply the proceeds
thereof, together with the general balance now
on hand. in discharge of the obligations Of the
said estate, and In settlement thereof.
And you are further notified, that unless yo,
appear to the said petition, (application5 and nd
make objection thereto on or before noon nf I
the first day Of the next Term Of the said court.
and be held at the court house. In the oity
Cresco, Howard county, Iowa, the prayer Of the
said petition will be granted, and orders Of
sa isRs d accoang o. al Of
Dated, eth day of January 1907.
w. vi 3 A. 4. sgggqN; Executor, Aforesaid. IL
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
PiIIaqinq RaisuIi,s stronohoId.

Tangier, Jan. 9-War Minister Cab
bas is awaiting the result of the nego-
tiations with the insurgent chiefs be-
fore recommending operations against
them. The pillage Of Raisuli's strong
hold continues The roads to Zinat,
where he made his headquarters, are
blocked with natives, who are bring
ing away booty.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
Notice.

We will be prepared to saw lumber
next spring;will have our saw mill set
at Henry Smiths, at New Oregon.
Any body wishing any lumber sawed
should bring their logs this winter.
3Ot8 MIKE SLIFKA SEQ.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
CHURCH NOTES.

| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN:
Sunday school at 10 O'Clock with
preaching In German following at
1o:45; evening service In English at
7i3o. JOHN PLEss, Pastor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
frances Census is se.252.2e7.

Paris, Jan. 9.-France has popt-
iation of 39,252 ,267, according to the
attest census This is an increase
# only 290,322 over that shown by
he census OF 1901.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
For Sale.

An so acre farm with some Inn
provements. Will be Sid ct bargain
II taken seon, a. SMITH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
CRESCO MARKET.
Corrected twice q week,
Please Call and Settle.

Please Call and Settle.
All who are indebted to the Ho!-
lister Lumber Co., will please settle
at once, as the yard has been sold.
CA sTo T. "a.
Bear, tbs ,Iha Kind You Have Always Bought
a',s;;''' &&4zSsEss
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11
Condensed Statement

of the Winneshiek County State Bank
at the close of business, Dec. 81, 1905:
ASSETS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-01-11

In the District court of Iowa, in and for Howard
county.
March Term, A. D, 1907.
In tha mattar of tha Ectata ne ,ona "a r>..u.
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and interior fixtures from us and for
ward the money in advance. for that
is our business method, and you shall
collect from the business men in
your vicinity as much money as you
can for the benefit of your churches.
Although we get more money from
you than they do, still 1t is against
our rules to donate money for build
ing country churches.
Sixth-You shall buy your tools
from us and be your own mechanic.
in order to drive the mechanics from
your vicinity. for we wish 1t so.
Seventh-You shall induce your
neighbor to buy everything from us.
as we have room for more money
the less money there is left in your
community the sooner we can put
your local merchants out of business
and charge you any price We please
Eighth-You shall look often upon
the beautiful pictures in our cata-
Iorue. so your wishes will increase.
although you are not in immediate
need of the goods. otherwise you
might have some money left to buy
necessary goods Of your local mer-
chants.
Ninth-You shall have the mechan-
les who repair the goods you buy
from us book the bill so you can send
the money for his labor to us for new
goods. otherwise he will not notice
our influence.
Tenth-You shall. in case OF acci-
dent. sickness or need. apply to your
local dealers for aid and credit, as
we do not know you.
The secret Of how 1t has been that
some of the eastern mall order houses
which have done business In Montana
and elsewhere were able to undersell
local merchants on some lines OF gro-
ceries has been revealed. The revela-
tion has come about through the oper-
alton of the national pure food law.
One Of the big mail order concerns.
which has done q great business In
Montana, makes the announcement
that It has closed its grocery depart
ment. giving n circular IT. reason
~ doing 20 s'l3scepas it, maintenance
|has. besn mA1s inpFao oticehle ~ the
S,1se food NM ~ y4ese4l ~ -
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piled. hs again fell forward in .
swoon.
Oct him drink. Ware" said Mac.
Ardel. There's whisky in my bag.
you know"
jerks coughed and sputtered over
the stun In q manner nowise compli.
mentary to the quality Of liquor affect.
Cd by MacArdel. and then. bursting
into cold perspiration, he began to
tremble violently and beg piteously to
be allowed to go home; while Mrs.
Bruce. with pale. CHASTITY face. pre-.
served the silence that she had main.
tanned from the first.
You may both 60 on one condi.
uon." said MacArdel. sternly. "and on
one condition only, You must swear
that you will never reveal a word of
this nights doings without the consent
OF Mr.. Ware or myself"
Swear nuthin'," muttered jerks,
feebly. "fll have the law on We fur
this. ye varmint!'
Like flash MacArdel grasped his
arm In vice-like grip and said cold
ly:
You remember how I handled you
before. jerks? Well. you know I'm
your master when 1t comes to a fight.
and unless you do as l tell you and do
1t at once. back you go to the path
where the ghosts are,"
Il hain't afeered OF 'em ef you
hain't," mumbled jerks. with half
hearted attempt at bravado. Il reckon
they won't hurt nobody none"
His very manner showed that he
was iuaking In his shoes. and Mac
Ardel was quick to note 1t and make
the most OF II.
You won't have me with you.
Jenks." he continued. impressively.
We'll tie you to tree and leave you
there alone, unless you do az | say.
Do you understand"
That jerks understood there could
be no doubt, for his terror was obvi.
Gus as he fastened to exclaim:
"Ill swear. mister! I'll swear teh
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HOME TRADE NOTES
LITTLE GLEAMINos THAT POINT
MANY MORALS FOR ALL.
IA NEW TEN COMMANDMENTS
Carefully Revised by the Catalogue
Houses-MaIi-order Houses and
Pure Foods-Ths Local
Dealer.

The ten commandments as revised
to fit the mail order catalogue house
plan:
First-You shall sell your farm
products for cash whenever you can.
but not to us: We do not buy from
you.
Second-You shall believe our
statements and buy all you need
from US because we want to be good
to you, although we are not person
ally acquainted with you.
Third-You shall send the money
In advance to give us the chance to
get the goods from the factory with
your money: meanwhile you will
have to wait patiently few weeks
because that is our business method.
Fourth-You shall apply to your
nearest city to aid you in building
good roads so you may conveniently
get the goods from the depot which
you buy from us. for We do not build
country roads.
Fifth-You shall buy church bells
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Home Trade Hints.

A dollar spent at home stays around
home and may return to you after =
few days.
II you want to make your own town
prosperous you will spend your money
in your own town In preference to
some bigger burg long way on.
The way to start wagon out OF the
mire IL for all the horses to pull to-
gether. One way to pull together 10
for everybody to patronise home indus
tries whenever possible.
Money in circulation around the
town you live n u much better for
your intsststa thaA the eans Iaoaey
X cireI1lkica ln = elty hepef - -
1tIS axax; Yoas 6q1l -
! y
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anything. ef ven only let us git aouten
this place an so home!
There was small Bible on the IL
brary table and MacArdel caused
jerks and the widow to place hand
upon II as they successfully took upon
themselves a solemn obligation to pre-
serve absolute secrecy concerning tne
AFFAIR OF the evening This done. Mac
Ardel addressed them briefly but I'M
pressively:
DO not think for moment, ne
said. that have changed my opinion
as to your knowledge of the things
that are going on here. I'll admit that
there Is more to 1t than / thought at
first and that more people are mixed
up in It than 1 had supposed. But
that only makes 1t the easier Tor US.
because, In affairs of this kind, there
is danger in numbers. and. whiie !
am convinced that you two are tne
ringleaders in the whole business, the
more confederates you have the soon
er will we be able to make one OF
them confess.
you may go now. but mind you re-
member the oath you have taken TO-
night or It will go hard with you both.
AS long as you keep this thing to your
selves you won't get into trouble. but
the moment you start any fuss ABOUT
II you will hear from us In way
that will make your hair stand on
end! And whatever you do, don't
forget that I'm doctor. and tnat !
know, Just as well as you do. VIVA.
those old rags have been used ior!
With this significant remark, Mac
Ardel opened the door OF the room
and we followed them out OF the
house and watched them as they clam
bered into the wagon and drove rapid
" away. :,
said abruptly:
"This - : pretty mess tnat ycuve
made of thinss, Macl Do you rsai.se
thak these pspple can hays - " sosN
aSjt nd 4dfSss. al! ! Sc9ss a s:e,s
z ~ Skker G1e