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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-06-20

diamonds, rubies or what not into the
hole and invests. 1 start out by offer
ing 81 shares fog ) cents. Then they
jump TO 10-20-50-4O. and so on up.
Just before each jump the suckers tum-
Bile over each other to get in at the old
price,
But you've got to come to an end
somewhere" said Mr. White.
'Of course. After we have jumped
the shares to 10 and the suckers are
beginning to inquire about dividends
we hank the last of their cash and start
out to buy yachts and manor houses
The hole in the ground is left for them
to so out west and look at If some
one has stolen the hole and carried it
off, we are not to be held responsible
Eminently safe and dead easy. The
suckers never make any trouble. If
they do, we bride a lawyer to scare
them off on the grounds that they were
trying to swindle US. Didn't you read
in the papers in March about the rail
road king that mortgaged a railroad
line not yet surveyed TO buy the stock
OF a running road and water it one
half? Our dodge is more honest than
that"
by thunder, but a Teller once sold
me gold brick, and now I'd like to
get even with some one else"' ex-
claimed Mr.. White as he rose up and
walked around.
Then here's your opportunity. Moth
ing like it under the sun. The Great
American Hole In the Ground will do
the business.
Where is the hole?'
I'VE don't say"
what is in the hole?
I'VE don't say"
How deep is the hole?
I'VE don't say
How wide is it?'
I'VE don't say"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
THE RIGHT GIFT FOR A MAN.
P. A. clemmer Offers a Suggestion
That is Sure to Please.

Nothing is much more perplexing
than the question of what to get man
for Christmas, yet P. A. Clemmer has
a suggestion to offer that is very sim
pie and satisfactory.
IF man is smoker" says P. A..
Clemmer, nothing will please him
more than box of good cigars. Mind,
we say good cigars, cigars made to be
smoked by those who know what fine
tobacco really is, not cigars done up in
silver foil, with gold bands, that are
made for Chris tmas gifts only.
''In the many brands | carry i do not
know one that can recommend with
more confidenc than Wadsworth Bros.
Chico. While not expensive, it is {
cigar that is smoked by our best trade
lovers of go)d smoke. l have already
sold a good many boxes for Christina:
gifts, and expect to sell many more
SO those who want to get a gift for ;
man that will really please him, shoul'
be wise and buy their Chicos now"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
Married.

On Wednesday, Dec. 18th, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Cleghorn, residing in New
Oregon, occurred the marriage at high
noon Of their daughter Daisy with Mr.:
Clinton Thompson, Rev. w. R. Hill
officiating.
Only near relatives of the contract
ing parties were present to witness the
ceremonies, and in the evening large
number of their friends and invited
guests gathered at the home Of the
groom, west of Vernon, where the
evening was spent in feasting, dancing
and merry-making till the wee hours of
the morning.
The bride and groom are among
Howard County's very best young
people and were the recipients Of numer-
Gus useful and valuable presents in
token of the high esteem in which they
are held. They will make their home
on the Thompson farm southwest of
town where the congratulations and
well wishes of their many friends, in
which the PLAIN DEALER joins, will
follow them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13

Every thing that is put up at the
New Bakery is made of the very best
material on the market.
Chas. Goettel stopped over in Cresco
Monday last while enroute for visit
with Postville relatives.
Lecture at Baptist church, Tuesday
evening, by Rev. F. ,Gageby. Subject,
Mountains and Molecules. -
Ferd Gottel was up from Waterloo
the first of the week visiting and at
tending to business matters.
Charles Carpenter arrived to-day
from Watertown, S. D., for visit
with his brother S. B. Carpenter.
Feldstein Bros, successors to Joe
Block), will buy furs and hides of all
description and will also buy junk.
For SALE Pure Bred Chester White
bears and Pekin ducks. Enquire of w.
H. OWENS, R. F. D. No. 2, Cresco. !.
For all kinds of winter footwear at
reasonable prices, call on
John Mullen Shoe Co.
Remember Saturday, Dec. 18th Red
Ticket Day. BILLY, the Baker,
at the Old Stand.
Great bargains in fine umbrellas,
from 81. so up.
w. o. swENsoN, the Jeweler.
Tank Heaters, all kinds and sizes,
at bottom prices, at
STRAYER's Tin Shop.
We sell mems one buckle arctics
from 95c. per pair up.
John Mullen Shoe Co.
| will pay highest price for raw furs
at the auto shop on West Railroad
Street. A. w. WENTWORTH.
4 buckle arctics for men, first quality,
and the right thing for deep snow, at
John Mullen Shoe Co.
Fur trimmed felt low shoes for La
dies and Misses, different colors and
low priced, at
John Mullen Shoe Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
OBITUARY.

Thomas Henry McKernan passed
away early III the morning of Wednes-
day last, the 18th, at his home in Paris
township, after an illness of but few
days from an attack of pneumonia
which terminated in heart failnre.
The deceased was born at New Dig
gings, Wis, Feb. 10, 1861, and conse-
quently was 46 years and 8 months of
age at the time of his death.
On May 80, 1881, at Seymour Prairie,
Wis, he was united in marriage to
Harriet McGuigan. In 1887 the fami-
" moved to Nebraska where they re-
manned until 1895 when they came to
Howard County which has since been
their home.
He was the father of seven children,
five of whom, Nellie, Luke, Maude,
Rose and Eldora, survive to mourn,
with their mother, the loss of a kind
aud affectionate father and husband.
The remains were taken on Thurs
day evening to the former Wisconsin
home for interment in the family lot
where rests his, parents and deceased
children. The funeral will be held OF
Saturday from st. Joseph,s church a
Kendalltown in Lafayette Co.
The deceased was valued and high
lily respected member of two of ou
great fraternal protective societies
the A. O. U. w. and w. O. W., and a
the result of his wise and kindly fore
| thought, his family will be placed ia
beyond the reach of want or privation
The remains We're escorted TO Cresc
by representatives of these Orders an,
before the departure of the evenin,
train, in compliance with the reques
/ of the deceased, the 40. U. w. an
w. O. w. Joined in a brief ritualisti
| funeral service. w. C. Lenth and job
FinSgan, representing the two Order
accompanied the remains and the wifi
and eldest daughter to the place o
burial.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
Red Ticket Day.

Red Ticket Day.
The New Bakerys' motto is cleanli-
ness and quality.
At the New Bakery is where you can
get good things to eat
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer; Office
opposite the National Bank.
FoUND-On Tuesday, pocket book.
Enquire of City Marshal Brown.
To RENT room house. Enquire of
L. j. GLASS.
House for rent.
MRS. C. j. WATRos.
One year and half old Durham bull
for sale. JOHN MILLER.
For SALE 80 fine high-grade Shrop-
shire ewes. A. L. WALLACE.
DR.. W. T. DAILY, physician and
surgeon; office over Tomas Drug Store.
DR.. Hunt, OsTEoPATH; Office in
E. R. Thompson building. Phone Btu.
What's Red Ticket Day? We will
tell you, by calling at REcKAMP's
Bakery.
DR.. Chas. G. Isaacs is out from
Chicago for visit at the home of his
parents.
For RENT The house recently occu-
pied by Robt. Phelan. Enquire of J.
E. Wells.
DR.. ]. w. Jinderlee, physician and
surgeon; Office, Rooms / and 2, Luers'
Building.
The Ladies Aid of the NJ. E. church
will not meet any more until after
New Years.
Ladies wishing shampooing and hair
dressing will call upstairs over Rec
kamp's Bakery.
If you want farm loan at low rate
of interest, see American Loan & Trust
Company, Cresco, Ia.
For the best 25c meal in town call on
IA. 7. Williams at the Palm Cafe.
Everything first class.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
schIey.

The fine weather is staying with
and everybody seems satisfied.
Quite number from this vic;
attending court in Cresco Y
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Fos6s pie
antly entertained company Wednesd
evening, and they certainly know
too.
The stork has again visited our Ii
burg, leaving little girl baby at
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Ondrdy
on Sunday, the 9th. No wonder
wears such a broad smile and geo
strokes his new chin whiskers.
Miss Katie Harris is winning latlj
as teacher in the Schley school.
We are very sorry to note the de-
of Thos. McKernan that occurred
/, Wednesday morning. The family n
had the small pox and have b
quarantined for several weeks. n
have the sympathy of the erlt
community.
Phil. Barnes surprised his relati
| and friends Monday by suddenly d
ping in on them from st. Joer- lsia
| He will spend a few weeks here
then he will go to Mena, Ark, to 8
4 the winter with his parents who 9
there, but will return again in /
spring to the West and take UP his|
position as machinist.
i After several weeks Of diligent sea
for a teacher by the school direc
| in the Klingle District, MRS.
Klingle (nee Abbie Bullis) has Hi
} consented to teach the winter term
school. Abbie has always been one
our very best teachers. s
II James and Mark Barnes are prepa
to go to Mena, Ark. on Tuesday,
18th, to see the country and visit Y
parents who reside there.
Eddie Fosse, of Ridgeway, retuI
home Wednesday after helping q
days in the creamery.
Joe Barnes had the misfortune
having a valuable horse kicked by
of the other horses last Tuesday n
i Mr.. and Mrs. John Malek ente rt'
company, Sunday afternoon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13

n
| The Baptist Ladies wish to thank
VIM. Kellow for the excellent coffee
he donated for their chicken pie supper
Do you need glasses? If so, call on
w. o. Swenson, the Jeweler. He will
furnish you with a perfect fit all around
G. E. Farnsworth and family arrived
Sunday evening from Great Falls,
Montana, to remain in Cresco indefi-
nitely.
Try o. A. Singers Restaurant (the
old Genshow Stand) if you want first
class meal. Good cooking and good
service.
E. E. Evans, who was over from
Elma as witness in the Slender case,
was pleasant PLAIN DEALER caller
on Wednesday.
| Ben Scott and family arrived on
Monday from Bassett, Iowa, for visit
with Cresco and New Oregon relatives.
They returned home to-day.
| If you want correct abstracting done,
and cheap prices too, it will pay you to
see the American Loan & Trust Co.,
before or ..ering your abstract.
Great bargains in pictures and China.
Largest, finest and best selected stock
| in town.
w. o. SwENsoN, the Jeweler.
Mrs. ]. j. Van Slyke returned Tues
day evening from Minneapolis where
| she has been assisting during the illness
of her daughter, Mrs. Mae Horton.
i For SALE--18 pure bred Chester
White boars, eligible to registry. En-
quire of undersigned, miles southeast
| of Cresco. II. j. WEBER.
4 Jersey Leggins for women, Misses
and children, full length, full button
and part button, at
i John Mullen Shoe Co.
Il WATCHES BY far the best selected
and largest line of watches. All new
stock and lowest in price.
w. o. .SwENsoN, the Jeweler.
/ For RENT-My residence on West
Park street. now occupied by John
Nemetz. Enquire of w. H. Tillson OF
write MRS. j. M. MCNAMARA, Rapie
, City, S. D.
When winds shrek high in fiendish glee,
i And enters winter with his key
Protect yourself, from disease be free;
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mounteir
Tea. WIN. Connolly.
Great bargains in cut glass. The
largest and finest stock in Cresco. AL
Igenuine cut glass. No limitations,
every piece perfect.
W. o. SwENsoN, the Jeweler.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Bents returned
Wednesday from visitat the home OF
his brother at Richland, Mo. This was
their first trip South and Mr.. Bents is
immensely pleased with that section.
il Farm property in Orleans township
is certainly not depreciating in value.
| At the Emslie sale last week the farm
of 100 acres was put up at auction and
sold to John Hovey for $68 per acre and
with the place practically devoid OF
buildings. Competent judges say this
/ price is equivalent to $50 per acre had
the place been supplied with average
buildings.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13

The Ladies Aid Society of the Albion
Evangelical church will hold their an.
nual sale of all kinds of useful articles
on Friday afternoon and evening Dec.
20, 1907. The sale will be held in the
empty store room of Mr.. J. T. Drum.
mon at Florenceville, Iowa. Supper
at reasonable price will also be served
in the evening.
By Order of Committee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
Dad Remarks that Men

must die is an article of the universal
creed to which Pagans, Turks, Jews
and Christians all subscribe. Death is
spoken of in the Scripture as having a
name but it has neither shape or sub
stance; the pains which do reduce to
death are great, but death is nothing
but change of state.
Golden Link is the best flour made.
1t has got to fill the bill or money re-
funded by DAD. Try a sack price
ST. 40.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
Arts Place.

On Thursday, Dec. 10th, will open
a meat market in the former Mel inness
stand on Market Street. Will handle
a full line of meats.
Phone in your orders. Special atten-
ton given to prompt delivery.
We guarantee satisfaction in every
respect and solicit your patronage.
Give US call.
ART GoETTEL, Proprietor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
How D,phtherla Is Contracted,

One often hears the expression, "My
child caught severe cold which de-
veloped into diphtheris, when the
truth was that the cold had simply left
the little one practicnlarly susceptible
to ! the wandering diphtheria germ.
When Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
given it quickly cures tine cold and les
sens the danger of diphtheria or any
other germ disease being contracted.
For sale by MILF Drug Co. F :
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
Great Sacrifice Salel

On all heavy winter Overcoats and
and Suits, before the Holidays. Must
be sold regardless of price. You save
money; you need the goods; we need
the cash. D. AMUNDsoN,
Merchant Tailor, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
100 Acre Farm for Sale.

This is splendid chance for someone
wanting small farm. All good land,
good buildings. $4,000 per acre will
take it now. For particulars apply to
E. R. THOMPSON, the Abstract aud
Real Estate Man.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
+. u. MEAD, M. w.
MAX THUERK, Rec order.

John Thuerk passed away early this
morning with but scarcely any warning.
He was about town yesterday as usual
but at about 2 o'clock this morn ing was
taken i'll. He lived alone and early
this morning endeavored to wall. to the
home of his son Max, but could not
make the trip. He was assisted home
and his son and physician sent for,
but he passed away soon after their
arrival. The funeral takes place next
Monday at the German Lutheran
church.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
For Sale.

My residence on High st. For par
ticulars write Miss JULIA McCARvlLLE,
|St. Cloud, MINI.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13

Cutters and Bob sleighs!
just received, car load of North
western cutters and bobs; also the
Genuine Mandt Sleigh.
FITZGERALD & WOODS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13

You will find the greatest bargains,
the largest and SWEETEST" line, the
greatest variety and newest goods in
jewelry and silver novelties of all kinds
at w. O. SwENscN's, the Jeweler.
At Baptist church, Sunday evening,
subject, The Man with the Hoe, or
Labor and the Laboring Man." This
is the second of series of sermons on
MEN of the Present. Everybody
invited
Miss Daisy Robertson, who is teach
ing at Cresco, came home Thursday to
be present at the marriage of her sister
Jessie with Henry Ludeking. She re-
turned to Cresco, Saturday. -Waukon
Journal
This is the season of decay and weak
ened vitality; good health is hard to re-
tain. If you'd retain yours, fortify
your system with HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. &c., Tea or Tablets
VIM. Connolly.
! The o. Blu. must again refuse stu
dents until Jan. 9Th as will be seen by
the ad in another column. Sixty-one
students entered this popular school
this last month bringing the total en-
| rollement to 16O.
For SALE-My residence four blocks
east of the Strother House, at great
bargain, with three lots, good house
and barn, good water. Enquire on the
premises. VIM. N. FERRIE,
/ limb Cresco, Iowa.
You know as we'll as any one when
you need something to regulate your
system. If your bowels are sluggish,
your food distresses you, your kidneys
pain, take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Plea. 1t always relieves. 35c. Tea or
Tablets. VIM. Connolly.
Will Noble and son, of Unionville,
Ontario, Canada, stopped off in Creseo
the first of the week while enroute
home from Manitoba, for few days
visit at the homeo DIR. Button, who
is cousin of Mr.. Noble. They also
visited at the John gilbert home.
| A. o. U. W.--Regular meeting Of
Cresco Lodge No. $50 on Tuesday even.
ing next, the 18th. All members
should be present to vote on the admis.
sion of large class of candidates TO,
membership and also to elect officers
for the ensuing year.
F. D. MEAD, M. w.
MAX THUERK, Rec order.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
Red Ticket Day,

Saturday, Dec. 18th. This will interes
you. Call and be convinced.
RECKAMP. the Baker.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13
Fraternal Society Officers for

!. o. Q, F.
]. b. Nicnols, N. q.
q. E. Windmiller, Y. g.
g. r. Story, Sec.
q. w. Young, Tress. :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-23

cover of holders Of shares in involved
corporations or of corporations under
suspicion is perhaps the highest tri-
butte we have ever paid to the efficacy
| OF law for the encouragement OF
wrong doing, when it is drastically en-
| forced" The result was distrust on
the part of big investors, both of the
men who run the corporations and OF
the laws and the public-distruSt
which existed even among the mani
pulators themselves.
Eighth, the exposure of the Metro
po1itan Traction outrage in New York,
by which many investors were looted.
Ninth, all of these exposures and
this feeling of distrust coming to a
climax when the collapse of the
Heinze-Morse copper speculation re-
vealed the fact that some New York
banks were controlled by these mani
pulators.
Tenth. the runs on New York banks
caused by this discovery, which, COM
bined with the demand for money to
move the crops tied up the imam
cial system of the country.
This is. in brief, the logical chain Of
events which Mr.. Wood thus sets in
order. The result is the present fin
ancial troubles, now apparently draw
ing to a close. Mr.. Wood believes
that these troubles will not be a high
price for the country to pay if it
brings about Industrial law = which
Will end the financial wrongs that
have brought this condition about,
and to this end he urges that the Wig
orous enforcement of law against all
law-breakers be continued. He es-
pecially fears that sufficient pressure
will be brought to bear on the presi-
dent, as a result of the panic to
cause him to cease, in measure, the
prosecution of offenders That is, or
course, one reason why the panic was
forced artificially
There seems now to be the greas
voice of a multitude of our people
crying out to the head of our nation
at Washington for relief from the ex-
actions of law" says Mr.. Wood In
conclusion. eft pleads with him,
urges him, commands him to return
to its scabbard the rusty sword of
law and order which he has raised on
high. The eyes of the world are.upon
him. There is suspense. Which
course will he take? We tremble to
know, lest he again sheathe the blade
and succumb to the fear of right
which has SO suddenly sprung from
the momentary weakness of a great
people,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-23
HYHAWxER JOTS

mot dead, but moulting," is the way
the Ottawa Herald speaks of the hens
and their action in causing a rise in
fresh eggs.
Sedgwick county has paid it's first
bounty. on a black wolf. Such an ami
NAL was killed down there few days
ago.. Think of real wolf within a
few miles of the Peerless Princess.
A Cherryvale boy of eight started re-
Gently to join his parents at Everett,
Wash. He was properly tagged, but
journey of three thousand miles is no
small undertaking for lad of that age.
Railroading and mining are not the
only dangerous occupations. Farming
is getting into the extra hazardous
class. P. e. Bishop, a farmer living a
short distance north of Belle Plaine,
had his leg broken Friday by pony
falling on him. The next day his little
daughter had her arm broken by a
fall.
Unusual story from the Beloit Call:
Colonel J. F. Cooper received a bank
draft the other day from a former Be-
lott resident now living in Oklahoma,
for the sum of SIP made out in the col
oneIs favor. The gentleman who sent
the draft said that in looking over
some memoranda he found that he was
Indebted to the colonel in the sum of
years ago. The balance of the money
sent was accrued interest which
amounted to nearly twice the sum of
the original Indebtedness. Colonel
Cooper has no recollection of the trans
action and laughingly said that his
Oklahoma friend probably thought that
as he was grown old he might need
some money and took this delicate
manner of sending him some. maybe
in return for service rendered in the
early days of Mitchell county's settle
ment. .
Wichita Eagle: Old coins that have
er drawers, spool boxes and dark cor
days of supposedly coin famine Three
cent pieces, eagle pennies, two cent
coppers, twenty cent pieces. gold coins
of two and a half and three dollar de-
nominations have been offered in Wich-
tia. Bert Keller, deputy in the office of
the county clerk, picked up three dol
lar gold coin last week which he prizes
highly. Mr.. Keller has been offered IS
for it. He says he has noticed coins
of nearly all denominations passed this
week. Mr. Keller is of the opinion that
many persons have foolishly parted
with relics worth far more than their
face value. For instance. the gold piece
he took in payment for a fee to the
county clerks office is said to be worth
at least five dollars. This coin is very
scarce. 1t was authorized and coined
in the seventies. but was called in for
unknown cause Mexican coins are be-
ing passed and one. a ten cent piece,
was taken in at face value by Mr..
Keller through a mistake. A five dollar
bill issued by a Georgia bank long since
defunct is appearing in this section of
the state. The bill is worthless.