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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
K. G. & G. R.

/. The click click of the corn planter is
the music that the farmer works to,
these days.
The K. G. ball nine was defeated by
the Kendallville buttermilk boys by a
close score, Sunday. A bad accident
marred the fun when.W allie Reuter- was
hit in the mouth by a pitched ball,
breaking tooth and cutting his lips
quite badly.
Lewis Milbraith and son returned
from Minneapolis last week and report
a pleasant trip, but not much doing in
the city. Willie stopped off at Roches-
ter on the way back where he will be
operated on for gall stones.
F. Walters took lively ride one day
this week. When he was breaking a
span Of colts they became frightened
at something along the road and started
to run down hill, but luckily stayed in
the road and crossed the bridge all
right. No damage was done, but they
were considerably shook up.
It has been reported that there will
be more tramps, beggars and peddlers
than ever this summer, owing to the
strikes and panics, and judging by the
number seen around here this early in
the season the report is true. But the
farmers have lots of ancient eggs and
potatoes and some have old clothes
that they will trade for work. These
have discouraging effect on Mr..
Tramp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashman, of Chicago,
are welcome visitors at the Joe Hayes
home.
w. Welsh is the possessor of fine,
new run-about, the latest style, with
detachable top.
Parties who were fishing last Sunday
report splendid luck; fish caught were
large and lots of them.
Dan MCGEE visited at Nelson Gager's,
Sunday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
Howard Center.

Farmers have commenced planting
corn.
Henry and Ed Lybert spent Sunday
at the Gessell home near Schley.
Herman Baade had the misfortune to
run rusty nail into his hand, Wednes-
day. i
Sam Dinger and wife entertained
company, Sunday.
Henry Albertson and Frank Croxton
attended the ball game at Schley, Sun
day.
Supervisor Watson was overseeing
work in this locality, Tuesday.
frankie Jones still remains the same.
George Kirshbaum and brother Will,
of Davis Corners, visited Sunday with
relatives near Granger.
There will be an entertainment and
basket sociable at the Howard Center
school house, Thursday evening, May
21st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Biwer, of Elma,
spent Sunday with the latter's uncle,
Jas. Lathrop.
C. A. Van Schoyck and family spent
Sunday with Will WINNER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
4 Question OF Investment
And How to Get
All the Profits Of
the Dairy


The Farm Separator is uni
versally recognized as the
most profitable investment
found on the farm. Indispen-
sable for the proper conduct
of the dairy of three cows or
more. This statement has
been verified by detailed ac-
counts of facts found in arti.:
ticles presented to the public
by those interested in the
dairy industry in general-not
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
no You Omen Your Mouth

Like q young bird and gulp down what-
ever food or medicine may be offered you?
Or, do you want to know something OF the
composition and character OF that which
you take into your stomach whether as
food or medicine?
Most intelligent and sensible people
nowadays insist on knowing what they
employ whether as food or as medicine.
DR.. Pierce believes they have a perfect
right to insistup such knowledge. So he
publishes; >sxoadcast and on each bottle.
wrapper, what his med cines are made Of
and vexifes. indhder eath This he feels
he can wen zAtford to do because the more
The Ingredients Of which his medicines
are made are studied and understood the
more viii Their superior curative virtues
6e a1brscIated.
For the cure OF woman's peculiar weak
nesses, Irregularities and arrangements,
giving rise to frequent headaches, back
ache, draggtng-down pain or distress in
lower abdominal or pelvic region, accom-
panied, Outlines, with a facilitating,
pelvic, catarrhal drain and kindred symp-
toms Of weakness. DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is a most efficient remedy:
It Is equally effective in curing painful
periods, in giving strength to nursing
mothers and in preparing me system I o.
thus rendering childbirth safe and com
paratively painless. The rFavorite Pre-
scription is most potent, Strengthening
tonic to the general system and to thu
organs distinctly feminine in particular
It is also q soothing and invigoratint
nervine and cures nervous exhaustion
nervous prostration, neuralgia, hysteria
spasms, chorea or ST. Vitus's dance, and
other distressing nervous symptoms at
tendant upon functional and organic dis
eases of the distinctly feminine organs.
A host of medical authorities of all tht
several schools of practice, recomment
each OF the several ingredients OF WHICH
eFavorite Prescription" Is made for tn,
cure of the diseases for which 1t is claimed
to be cure. You may read what the.
say for yourself by sending q postal carr
request for a free booklet Of extract
from the leading authorities, to DIR. r. v
Pierce, Invalids' Hotel and Surgical II
stitute, Buffalo, N. Y, and it will come
you by return post
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
Protivin.'

Gabriel West of Ft. Atkinson deliv-
cred load of flour to Fred Lukes, one
day last week.
Edward Lukes returned home from
Manchester last Friday.
Rev. Rudolf Lakomy and James
Chyle were Cresco visitors Wednesday
of last week.
A new coat of paint is being put on
James Holub's house.
The Protivin base ball team goes to
Fl. Atkinson next Saturday to play the
LIST nine of that place.
Married-At the Holy Trinity Church
last Monday, May 18th, occurred the
marriage of Mr.. James Novotny to
Miss Mary Fisher, Rev. Father Lakomy
officiating. We join with the many
friends of this young couple in extend
ing congratulations.
Married-At the Holy Trinity Catho-
lie Church, Tuesday, May IL, 1908, oc-
Cured the marriage of Mr.. Anton Kou-
delka to Miss Anna Infelda. The GER
emony was performed by Rev. Lakomy.
We join with the many friends of this
young couple in extending congratu-
lations.
James Kobliska Jr., spent few days
last week with friends in Spillville
The Protivin ball team went to Saude
last Sunday to give the Saude Cubs
Nine return game. Our boys played
a good game. starting the game right
by making four scores in the LIST in
ming. Our boys also kept a lead
throughout the whole game. The
Protiviner's pitcher, James Cisar did
some fine twirling and famed good
number of the batsmen who faced him.
The game ended with score of IL for
Protivin and for Saude.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
OKLAHOMA TORNADO
Wipes OUT TOWNS
SEVERAL REPORTED KILLED BY
TERRIFIC STORM AND SCORES
ARE INJURED.
MANY PLACES SUFFER
TO A LARGE EXTENT
Nine Villages Seriously Damaged and
Casualties Are Said to Have Re-
sulted-Scene of Devastation Is in
Northwest Corner of the State.

Woodward, Okla, May ia sue
cession of tornadoes swept over the
district lying 25 miles southwest,
south and southeast of Woodward.
Several small isolated towns, all off
the railroad and without telegraphic
communication, are reported de-
stroyed. Many persons have been
injured and several are reported
killed.
Casualties In Seven Towns.
4 Nine towns are reported to have
suffered serious damage. They are
Grand, Arnett, Vici, Mutual, Estelle,
Cooley, Richmond, Little Robe and
Cestos At each place casualties are
said to have resulted.
The known casualties are:
At Arnett-Half dozen persons IN
jured; one fatally.
At Vici-Dr. Hauser, fatally in
jured.
At Mutual-Arthur Sibel, his wife
and several others seriously injured
At Little Robe, IS miles southwest
of Woodward, Mrs. J. E. Hale was
killed.
The little town of Cestos, Dewey
county, is reported wiped off the
map. No details from there have
yet been obtained.
other Towns Devastated.
Grand-The county seat Of Ellis
county, is said to have been wrecked,
as were Estelle, Cooley and Rich
mond.
All these places are rs miles from a
railroad. Wires are down, and it is
difficult to obtain details.
Where the damage is reported are
all small places. Grand is the largest
of the seven and it has only few
hundred inhabitants.
Close to Texas State Line.
The scene of the tornadoes is the
northwest corner Of the old border of
Oklahoma, close to the Texas and Kan
sas state lines. AS far as learned, 1t
traversed four counties and covered a
distance rs miles in length.
There was terrific downpour in
this part of the state following oppres-
sive weather.
Houses Unroofed at Tulsa.
Tulsa, Okla, May IA terrific
windstorm passed over this part OF
northeastern Oklahoma. Several houses
were unroofed and many small build.
ings were blown from their founda-
| tions, plate-giass windows in Tulsa
Z
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
FATAL ILLINOIS TORNADO.
ONE WOMAN Killed AND MUCH
PROPERTY DAMAGED.
Several Oklahoma and Texas Towns
Suffer severely-st. Louis Swept
by Violent Wind.

Rock Island, ILL.,, May ia tornado
of large proportions swept through
Mercer and Henry counties, touching
several towns and doing considerable
damage Mrs. Gottch, an elderly WON
an, was killed at Cleveland, where the
storm demolished school, injuring
several children. The depot of the
Rock Island road at Colona was
wrecked.
At Millersburg 15 houses were de-
stroyed or damaged and two persons
were slightly injured.
Dubuque, Ia, May ia tornado
swept southwest of Dubuque Monday
afternoon, wrecking outbuildings and
killing live stock No one is reported
Injured.
Madison, Wis, May 13.-One life
damage done to buildings in tornado
which struck Sun Prairie, village
IL miles east of Madison, Monday aft
ernoon. George Bull, who was on his
way home from school, sought shelter
behind barn. The barn was blown
over and he was buried beneath 1t.
VIII Royson, carpenter, was killed
and three other workmen were in
jured In the wreck of new house in
Mazomanie, 20 miles west of here.
where windstorm did much damage.
st. Louis. May IA high wind
swept through this city Monday aft
afnoon at nearly 45 miles an hour, do.
ing considerable damage to smoke
stacks, shade trees and plate glass
store windows and unroofng several
houses.
Several vehicles were overturned on
Eads bridge where the full force Of
the gale was encountered as it swept
up the Mississippi river. Part Of the
slate roof of the old -Four Courts build
Ing was blown off, creating a brief
panic in the circuit courtroom A
tenement house on Eugenia street, oc-
Gupied by six families, was blown
down. One woman was badly injured
and the six families were rendered
homeless.
The high wind virtually closed up
business in the village OF East Alton,
ILL.,, with sandstorm. The store
fronts were covered by sanddrifts
that banked up like snowdrifts.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
ABERG.

Oscar Bernhart Aberg passed away
at 2:3O o'clock the morning of May 6,
1908, after only one days illness from
commissions. Had he lived until the
18th of the month, he would have been
five years of age.
There remains to mourn his loss the
parents, four brothers, four sisters "a
little sister having preceded him in
death in 1899, a grandfather, and
many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held in the
Norwegian Lutheran church, last Fri
day afternoon at 1 80 o'clock, conduct
ed by Rev. M. Hartman. Burial was
in the family lot in Oak Lawn.
The Angels have taken our darling
To land where no sorrow shall come.
There isn't u spot wherever we go
But speaks "He is gone; he is gone.'
But the hearts that fondly loved him
Lonely vigils for him keep
AS we think of that lone hillside
Where he takes his last, long sleep.
But our darling is watching and waiting
For those who are left behind,
But we hope we will meet him in Heaven
For there is the better land
CARD OF THANKS.
We hereby express our sincere thanks
to those who so kindly assisted us dur
ing the last illness sand death of our
beloved one, and also for the flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Aberg and family.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
If You Play Baseball

or are interested in any other athletic
sport it will interest you to know that
l have the exclusive agency in Cresco
this season for the famous Spaulding
line of athletic goods, and keep in
stock full line OF balls. bats, gloves,
score books, guides and athletic hand
books, and can outfit team complete.
Also carry tennis nets and racquets.
Anything not in stock will be ordered
and furnished on short notice.
FRED PRANN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15

were broken. ana orchards in the sur
rounding territory were practically
devastated. No casualties are re-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
OBITUARY
EASIER.

David Easier was born in Alsace,
Lorraine, Germany, March Z, 1882. In
1888 he moved with his parents, to
America, settling in Suffield Township,
Portage county, Ohio, and came to De
corah in 1858, settling on the farm in
Fremont township, Winneshiek Co.,
where he resided until his death, and
where by his integrity and fair deal
ings with his fellow men he has won
warm esteem and high respect.
In 1854 he married Sarah Glimps. To
them was born two children, Mrs.
Woodward of Cresco, and Derius of
Colorado.
Mrs. Easier died in 1857 and in 1860
he was again united in marriage to
Adeline Merkel. Ten children blessed
this union: George, John, Dave, Edel,
Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Ruschhaupt of Har-
mony, Mrs. Bulls of Clearmont, Mimi. !;
Mrs. McEvitt of Anoka, Mimi; Mrs.
| Wells of Cresco and Mrs. Pfendler of
Indianapolis, Ind. all of whom with
several grandchildren, two brothers
and two sisters survive him. He also
leaves host of friends as the large
attendance at the funeral well DEMON
strated. His loving wife passed to the
great beyond March 80, 1905. Since
that sad day his daughter Mrs. Rusch-
haupt has devoted herself to making
his home haven of comfort.
/ The summons came to him on We'd
nesday, May 6, 1908, after seven
months of intense suffering, during
!, which time he madep quiet preparations
| for the final leave taking all earthly
treasures and while the physical forces
were disolving he slept at last to wake
with loved ones in that home to which
he longed to go, his Savior being his
constant thought.
A short service was held at the home
continued at the Methodist church a
Kendaville, conducted by Rev. John B
Utton of Harmony. The remains wer,
laid to rest by the side of his wife il
the local cemetery.
''He heard the voices of loved ones
Who had passed DER that rivel
before,
Calling to him to join them
On that lovely eternal shore"
CARD OF THANKS.
J; We can't express our thanks in word
to our friends and neighbors who s,
kindly assisted us during the sickness
and death of our dear father.
The Children.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
Lumber Sawingl

We will saw lumber every Monday in
each week at our mill in the village of
Protivin. Bring your logs at any time
when you are ready to build, and we
will saw them for you into any kind Of
lumber you wish. Remember the date
every Monday in each week during
the whole year. If you want to get a
good job of lumber saving, come and
try US. We guarantee good work and
reasonable prices.
FRANK KALIsHEK & FIR. KLIMA & Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
Church Congress Opens.

Detroit, Mich. May l3.-With hun.
dreds Of distinguished clergymen and
laymen from all parts of the country
present the twenty-sixth annual Epis.
copal church congress opened with a
communion service Tuesday in St.
Johns church. Following the com
munion Bishop Charles j.. Woodcock
Of Kentucky delivered an address.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
KRACHMER

Joseph Krachmer was born August
Ia, 1886, in Bohemia. He was married
to Katherine Hovorka in 1875 in Proti-
vim, Bohemia. In 1884 they came to
America and settled near Protivin,
Howard county, Iowa. In 1891 they
moved near Lourdes.
March 8, 1908, he came to live with
his daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Lathrop. He
died May 10, 1908, of Bright's disease.
Besides his wife he leaves two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Lloyd Lathrop and Mrs.
Albert Bonnie, and one son, Frank, all
of Howard Center, Howard county,
Iowa, to mourn his death.
The funeral took place Tuesday
morning at the German Catholic
church, Rev. Father Loosbrock cele-
brating High Mass. Interment in St.
Jcseph's cemetery.
We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the kind neighbors and
friends who so kindly assisted US in
our bereavement and death of our
husband and father.
Mrs. Katherine Krachmer.
MIR. and Mrs. Lloyd Lathrop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bonnie.
Frank Krachmer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
Would Stay Roosevelt

| Louisville, KY, May IA woman
OF refined appearance and well dressed
was arrested Monday at the Tenth
street depot She gave the name Of
Miss Carrie AIDE. When an officer &C.
costed the woman she told him that
she was about to board train bound
for Washington where she intended to.
kill President Roosevelt. She was ar.
rested charged with lunacy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-15
MANY Farmhouses Wrecked,

Many Farmhouses Wrecked.
Enid, Okla, May 12.-Nashville,
town 80 miles northwest of here, suf-
fered serious damage by heavy wind
storm. The storm also extended into
the country around Nashville, wreck
ing farmhouses and doing much dam
age to crops. Details are lacking,
but so far no casualties are reported.
In Nashville the following buildings
were wrecked: Clapps General Mer-
chandise store; Russell & Givens, dry
goods; James Weber, furniture;
three dwellings. The Nashville hotel
was partly wrecked; the farmers ele-
vator was blown down; the Office Of
the Pioneer Telephone Company was
demolished and the News building
was moved from it's foundation.
Scores of residences were more or less
damaged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-12
Blue RIDGE HIS
MANY FAIR: MAIDS
Pretty Girls Abound at Resort,
Where There Are Always
Beaux to Be Found.
Especial TO r he Times Dtspateh.l

BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. VA, July
11.-This, the second week In July,
finds the Blue Ridges summer colony
grown to twice Its size. and great is
The progress noted in the pursuit OF
health and pleasure. Every east or
brings additional guests to swell the
lists OF merry makers. and the season
promises to be the gayest in years.
mother of MY John.,currie, who is so
well knowt as one OF the beaux OF the
.'old White Mrs. Currie, with her
granddaughter, Mrs. Lambert. OF Dan
vile, formerly Miss Fannie Lewis, OF
Richmond, has spent many successive
seasons at Blue Ridge Springs, and has
many friends to welcome her return.
AIRS. Currie will cnaperon Miss Mary
Iangstaff Johnston. also of Richmond,
and one OF the most attractive girls
who has ever graced this resort
The place is DOMINIC gala attire to
welcome the Virginia Pharmaceutical
Association. which VIII meet here on
the l4th of July. The meeting prom.
Uses to be an interesting one. The
animitab!e Polk Miller, as q member
or the associa ton, will be present. and
az, are anticipating a feast OF music
and flow Of wit, with entertaining
=
Fair Maids Have Conc.
Since the last Sundays Times Dis
patch went to press bevy Of fair
maids have unpacked the "Saratopns.,,
3or the news has gone abroad that
i thls resort is never afflicted with n
Ss4Tta OF young men. Among those
& VINO registered from New York CITY
are the Misses A1nelie and Florence
McAlister. who by their wi, and
Z schafm OF manner, have made many
/ cohquests and been deservedly popular.
II Miss Frankie Mckinney. daughter OF
Z me tate Governor Mckinney, of Vir.
slhla' VINO IS here chaperoned by her
s mother, is witching maid, who wears
many scalps on her belt. and Miss
Mary Sproule is dark-eyed belle OF
.S$old New Orleans. who always .has IA
beau at her side. Both are dcbutantes
who know how TO talk,
s8 Mrs. W. II. McAlister. of New York
As the champion whist player of the
springs. With Mr.. c. II. Sproule, OF
New Orleans, in second place
Bridge Is high in favor, and morn
ing, noon and might its devotees can
Sbes heard declaring mo trump: but
With tho young people hearts are al
ways trlmps. and the presence of a
bride and groom tnot self-confessed) =.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. Erwin. Of Jackson,
Miss,--has brought Dan Cupid TO the
front. Mrs. Erwin, who, as Miss
irayely. was one of the prettiest girls
snf Martinsville makes an attractive
and interesting bride.
The tennis court has been measured
off and the clock golf course is In
u readiness for those who delight in out.
Ii pf-dopr exercises.
The cool weather here has been ideal
9s Tor walking. and The walkers have
been Joined by Colonel A. w Spaight
y Of Galveston. Texas. that champion Of
aFll pedestrians, who claims 10 be
tlghts-six years young, and yet Is as
Z lctivesa ms a man OF forty.
sgz Isl Recent Arrivals.
Among the latest arrivals are Mrs
& "A n ssockrell and Miss Evelyn Cockrell Of
u Jacksonville, Fla. who have spen,
50 many summers here, and are always
Aell ghtful additions. A
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-12
LARGE COMPANY
At THE ROCK Alum.
Number Of Pleasant People from,
Many States Gathered at This
i Popular Resort.

Ispeciaifto The Times Dispatcl,.1
KOCKBR1DGE ALUM SPRINGS. VA,
July 11-Never has the hotel opened
or Richmond's representative people
{ arc booked for the Alum this season
{ than since way back yonder before dc
war" SO many OF It's old habitues are
back who have been coming here year
Y after year.
Hon. j. Landy Craig. for many years
popular proprietor of the Cold snlphor,
with Mrs. Craig Is now comfortably at
+ home with Mrs Craig In the Bufori
cottage. Miss Mary Kemper Will bo
! with them in few days. They are
here for the summer.
Dr. j. b. Hartwell with his charming
& Slaughter, Miss Anna B. Hartwcll, from
tile far Orient, is summerng here.
Miss Bette Clarke. from Richmo nd,
whom every one knows and admires,
will arrive in day or two to spend the
summer.
Judge Edmund Waddil and family
old admirers OF this resort, have select
ed their cottage, and Will soon take
possession.
Cottage No. 3, In Kentucky Row Is
brtmrull OF life. being occupied by Mr..
r. "A. James and family. Of Danville,
IVA J
Mr.. H. r. Fitzgerald, OF Danville, with
q large party of friends has the pretty
Vale cottage for the season. ..
It will give friends here much pleas !
ure to welcome Mr.. and Mrs Henry
4 Clay Watkins and family from Balu-
more, who have cnga ged n cottage.
Mr.; George e. Wise, from Richmond
with a. party of friends has taken
apartments In the Gothic
Mr.. p. l. Meyer, from Norfolk. has
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-12
7ouez Specials

= = y g = = ~
Buy all you possibly can
they're splendid values.
Two weights and Weaves
one very soft and finethe
other extra heavy, with a.
friction Weave-both exception
ally good values.
Huck Towels, 2Ox4o inches, an
extra large size, Zoe.
iIcnstitchcd iluck Towels, extra
heavy weight ana size. Al 7c. iss al
T'rklsh Towels, :5c eaeh;s equal
to most a5c values. t3t8f r. 3s
DMain Floor, Nest.>
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-12
White Petticoats

Garments with which you
should be well supplied for the
summer, either at home or on
vacation. The Miller & Rhoads
Underwear Department is in a
class by itself for good values.
A few at medium prices are.
named to-day:
Pctticoats, cambria top, deep lawn
ruflie, with tucks and embroidery,
81.
retticoat., cambria top, lawn ruff
ne. with lace insertion and edge,
SI.50.
Pctticonts, cambria top. lawn ruff
he, with small ruille attached, one
row lace Insertion above rufIle,
cluster tucks and two rows Val. In
sertion and edge on ruflle, 81.
Pcttlconts, cambria top, deep ruff
fle. made Of u succession Of rows
Val. insertion, finished on bottom Of
! rufiie with lace edge, $3.50.