Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-07-30
CREsCO, HOWARD COUNTY, TUESDAY, 1907


DR.. w. T. DAILY and Thos. DAILY of
Cresco visited at the 7. F. Bagan and
F. N. Meyers homes Wednesday after
noon and evening on their return from
Rochester. lie Roy Independent.
Ethel Marcy, an experienced mani
curist, is permanently located at Mrs.
Harvey Mitchell's Toilet Studio, and
desires the patronage Of ladies and gen.
tlemen wishing work in that line.
Mrs. j. j. Hawley and Miss Min
nicola Hawley who have been visiting
here left the first Of the week for
Elgin, Iowa, where Mr.. Hawley is in
charge of lumber yard. Manchester
Democrat.
The milkmen of the town, with the
exception of John McDonough who has
decided to comply with the ordinance,
have been notified to appear before the
Mayor this afternoon to stand trial for
violation of the milk ordinance.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Millard returned
on Saturday last from their wedding
trip, and on that evening reception
in their honor was given at their home
by Mr.. Millard's sisters, Mrs. John
Briefly and Mrs. w. H. Miller.
The Baptist Sunday school will hold
their annual picnic at Vernon next
Friday. All children who have attend
ed this Sunday school or who are not
connected with any Sunday school are
invited. A number of good games will
be played. Meet at church at $50 a. m.
Jim Boyd was arraigned for trial one
day last week before Justice of the
Peace Barker, who was compelled to
discharge him. The principal witness
for the prosecution completely contra
dicted on cross-examination the testi-
mony he gave on direct examination
and the magistrate could do nothing
under the circumstances but discharge
the prisoner.
We have received a copy of the Prem
ium List of the 4Sth Annual Fair of
the Fillmore County Agricultural So
ciety to be held at Preston, Mimi, on
September 18, 10, and 20. M. 7. Grat-
tan, the Preston horseman, is the presi-
dent of the Association, (which is
guarantee of good live management
and square deal for every horseman
and exhibitor present and first class lot
of clean amusements for the pleasure
of all who attend. If you are inter-
ested send for copy of the premium
list to the Secretary, F. j. Ibach.
A mild sensation was caused last
Saturday. by the arrest of R. P. Kicks,
on charge of larceny preferred by
the Howard Count 4ssszltry Assncia-
ton, in pursuance of an agreement to
prosecute any thefts of the property of
the members of the Association. The
property stolen was turkey from the
premises of C. D. Nichols. Kicks was
brought before Justice of the Peace
Cutting, whereupon he plead guilty to
the charge and was fined $40 and costs,
amounting to $4.35, which was paid.
This action shows that the Association
means business without regard to who
is affected, and that purloiners of poul-
try may expect no leniency from the
courts if they are apprehended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bgrnes, of Cresco,
and Chas. Byrnes Jr. and wife, of
Cedar Rapids, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Conway and family ....
Sam Reinhart has disposed of his fine
residence property in; Alta Vista to
Ernest Bartles, of Maple Leaf, for al
most $4,000. Mr.. Bartles has decided
to take rest from farming. He will
take possession of his new property
early in the fall. Rev. F. j. Gum
left Monday noon on an extended trip
to the east. He is away for his sum-
mer vacation and before returning may
take trip across the Atlantic and visit
his native land. In case he does make
a voyage acrosss the water he will send
the New Era few letters describing
his trip. Rev. Tibeau will attend to
the work during Father Gum s absence.
-Eima New Era.