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The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
JUDSON OUT FOR TAFT.
chIeaso univsrsity's Head 30 Notifies
Chief Bryan Orqan.

To the Editor of the New York World
| shall vote for the Republican electors
because | believe. on the whole. Mr.. Taft's
equipment for the administration of the
federal government, based on his ripe and
successful experience. makes Il desirable
that he should be the successor Of Mr.
Roosevelt. Further. on tho whole, the
policies which l believe that Mr.. Taft
will carry out ara more nearly those
which l approve.
HARRY PRATT JUDsON,
President Chicago University
Chicago, Aug. IL
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24

An aggregation Of experimental
malcontents and theorists" Mr. Sher-
mans description of the Democratic
party. Is a phrase that hits the target
right In the center.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24

"Ts that ex-New Yorker who likes
London 80 well a naturaiixed English
mani"
mo-" answered Miss Cayenne
merely a dsnatured American"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
MARRIAGES.

Fairfeld-September H. by the Rev. =. A.
Jouvin, Mr.. Edward King and Miss Eva
Foster.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS u, by Or. F. A.
Leitch. Mr.. Henry II. Page and Mrs. Kath-
crime ]. Smith OF Auburn.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24

Honors are easy again. Every time
Mr.. Taft buys new horse Mr.. Bryan
mounts a new hobby.--Omaha Bee.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24

Orders for engraved work OF any
description. wedding announcements,
calling cards, etc., taken at the RE-
PORTER Office.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
RHEUM FOLKS.
ARE You SURE Your KIDNEYS ARE
WELL,

ARE You SURE YOUR KIDNEYS ARE
WELL.
Many rheumatic attacks are due to
uric acid in the blood. But the duty
OF the kidneys is to remove all uric
acid from the blood. Its presence
there shows the kidneys are inactive.
Don't delay with "uric cid sol
vents Yon might go on till dooms-
day with them. but until you cure the
kidneys you will never get we'll.
DoAn'. Kidney Pills not only remove
uric acid, but cure the kidneys and
then all danger from uric acid is end
ed. Here il Creeco testimony to prove
it.
r. Wentworth. living on Market st :.
Cresco, Iowa, says: For some lime /
was troubled ith XII iney compliant and
rheumatism through my shoulders ex-
tending into my limbs and arms. Al
night suffered more intensely and Il
times Was unHbie to sleep on accoun,
of pain. | was un bile to fiud relief
from any Of the remedies ! used and
was fe Eng miserable when began
taking ID ans Kidney Pills pr, cured
from the Mlz Drug Co. was greatly
pleased in few days to nee that this
remedy was helping. continue d US
ing it and before long was free from
from the trouble" (From statement
given Nov. 10. 1902.
For Sale by all Dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name oan 's-ant
take no other.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
NOTICE TO REDEEM.

To Elizabeth Heckel or other unknown
owners of the lands hereinafter de-
scribed
Take notice that at the regular pub
lie tax sale, begun and publicly held at
the Office of the County Treasurer. in
Cresco, Howard county, Iowa, pur-
suant to law, commencing on the first
Monday of December, 1905, to-wit; on
the 4th day of December 1905, the fol-
lowing described real estate was sold
by the Treasurer Of said county for the
taxes due thereon for the year 1904,
amounting to the sum of $4.2s. to-
wit: Lot twenty three (23), block
twenty-nine (29) in Elma, Iowa.
That E. j. Williams became the pur-
chaser of said land at said sale, and
that the right of redemption will expire
and deed for said land be made to
the undersigne who is now the owner
and holder in his own right, of the Ger
tificate OF sale made thereon by the
Treasurer of said county, unless re-
demption from said sale be made
within ninety (9O) days from the com
pleted service of this notice.
E. j. WILLIAMS, Owner.
Dated November II. 1908.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
NOTICE TO REDEEM.


To Smith and Arndt or other unknown
owners of the lands hereinafter de-
scribed.
Take notice that at the regular pub
lie tax sale. begun and publicly held at
the office of the County Treasurer, in
Cresco, Howard county. Iowa. pursu-
ant to law, commencing on the first
Monday of December, 1905, to-wit: on
the 4th day of December 1905. the fol-
lowing described real estate was sold
by the Treasurer Of said county for the
taxes due thereon for the year 1904,
amounting to the sum of $4.92, to-wit,
Lot ten (10) block thirty (30) in Elma,
Iowa
That F. J.. Williams became the pur-
chaser of said land fat said sale, and
that the right Of redemption will ex-
pire and deed for said land be made
to the undersigned who is now the own
err and holder in his own right, of the
certificate of sale made thereon by the
Treasurer of said county, unless re-
demption from said sale be made with
in ninety 800 days from the completed
service of this notice.
E. j. WILLIAMS, Owner.
Dated November II, 1908
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
iowa NEWS ITEMS
LETTER WAS A FORGERY
Missive Caused Burlington Man to
End His Life.

CnG IilS Lille.
An investigation being made at
Burlington by detectives discloses the
fact that Irwin Zimmerman of that
city who committed suicide at Fort
Madison recently was driven to self
destruction by letter which he re-
ceived a day or so before his death
and to which was signed the name of
Lena JANSEN his sweetheart OF Bur
lington The signature proves to have
been forgery. Miss Jansen denies
having written OF signed the letter,
The letter told Zimmerman that she
did not love him and could moi marry
him, and that all was over between
them Zimmerman had been hurt In
a football game, and was suffering AT
the time from his injuries. The re
ceipt of the letter evidently broke his
heart, for an answer was found in his
pocket after he had killed himself
pourning his lost love. and giving as
surance of constant objection
That some one forged the letter
and sent it to Zimmerman with n. =
intention OF breaking off the match
between him and Miss 1anssen is now
firmly believed by the friends of the
dead young man and OF Miss Jansen.
Detectives are attempting to find
the writer Of the forgery. and it is be-
lieved the developments Will be of a
sensational character. 1t Is possible
that the clues now thought to be In
the hands of the authorities Will lead
to the exposure Of we'll known per
sons and their conviction for forgery
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Beware of Ointments for catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage hey will do is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them Hall's Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co..
Toledo, o.. contains no mercury. and is taken
internally. acting directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces or the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cnre. be sure yon get the gen
uIne. 1t is taken internally and made in Toledo
Ohio. by F. j. Cheney & Co Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price, 75c per bottle.
Take Halle Family Pills for constipation
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
A Daily for 81. so.

For limited time only we will make
an unusual clubbing proposition. We
will send both the Chicago Daily Journal
and the PLAIN DEALER one year for
$3.50. The Journal is one of Chicago's
Oldest and best papers; newsy, reliable
and with excellent market reports.
Don't delay to take advantage of this
offer if you want first class daily for
the price of weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
psirymen EIec, omcsrs,

On1cers for the ensuing year were
elected at Waterloo by the Iowa State
Dairy association as follows; Presi-
dent, W. B Barney Of Hampton; vice
president. l. s. Edwards of Parkers-
burg; secretary. W. B. Johnson. Des
Moines; treasurer. F. l.. 0dell. Des
Moines. The Iowa Dairy Cattle I'm
provement association also elected Of
ficers. the following being chosen to
serve next year; President. r. B.
Young. Buffalo Center; vice presi.
dents. Dr. H l.. Madison, Burling-
ton. and ". B Querton. Algona: sec
rotary and treasurer II. E. Bobby.
Waterloo
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Button Men lake Action.

At meeting OF the National Assoc
citation of Button Manufacturers held
at Muscatine tariff revision commit
tee was appointed to go to Washington
and appear before the ways and
means committee OF the house CT rep
resentatives on Nov 20. to acquaint
the committee with the button situa-
ton so that they may intelligently re-
wise OF change the tariff schedules.
should 1t be deemed advisable. The
committee consists OF members Of i'm
portant pearl button manufacturing
concerns In the United States
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01

Miss Florence Nash sister of the groom
was bridesmaid and was dressed in
pink and carried pink carnations. The
brides sister Thelma and Beryl Burns
were ribbon girls.
The groom and best man were dress
ed in the conventional black.
After the ceremony wedding dinner
was served to about sixty guests.
The young couple are both well
known in Lime Springs and their popu-
larity was proven by the numerous and
costly presents given them. They will
remain in Lime Springs during the
winter.
Those from away who attended the
wedding were: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Friend of Minneapolis. Mrs. Fred Lacy
and daughter, Mrs. Stringfellow of
Omaha, Mr.. and Mrs. Porteous Of So
LAX, the Misses Spencer of LIE Roy,
Mimi, Mr.. Trusdal, Lion" Nash the
groom's father, of Spring Valley,
Mimi, Mr.. and Mrs. George Friend of
Bonair, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Nash, and
Miss Sadie Thomson of Cresco, and
Alice Sheldon of Chicago. Misses
Alice Sheldon and Sadie Thomson
caught the brides bouquet.
Real Estate Transfers.
The following transfers were filed
with the County Recorder for the week
ending Nov. %, 1903.
Florence r. Marshall to H. w.
/ Shuttleworth, Sc sea sec.
29-99-l1 acknowledgements. $2925. 90
Charles G. Marshall and wife
to H. w. Shuttleworth. sw
Sc t sec. 2e-99-ll .....,...... 2225. %
A. j. billy and wife to D. l..
Noonan, lots SO, 81, IS, &c.
block a, Acme, la. ,..,:..., 450.0(
James w. Phillips to Barton w.
Phillips, sw sw sec. %
and W ] NV I 80 all in twp.
100, range IL. l75O. O,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Marked for Death.

Three years ago was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed
to help me, and hope had fled, when my
husband got DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry" says Mrs. A. C. Williams. of Bac,
Ky. 1.-The first dose helped me and
improvement kept on until he l had
gained SO pounds in weight and my
health was fully restored" This medi-
cine holds the worlds healing record
for coughs and colds and lung and
throat diseases. 1t prevents pneumo-
mia. Sold under guarantee at P. A..
Clemmer's drug store. SOC and $l.00,
Trial bottle free.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
McCULLoCH-NAsH NUPTIALs.

Wednes Jay evening, Nov. 18th, at
the home of the brides parents MIR.
and Mrs. A. c. McCulloch occurred the
marriage of their daughter Elsie to
Alvin Nash, Rev. Williams officiating.
The house was prettily decorated with
flowers and plants.
Promptly at 6 O'Clock to the strains
of the wedding march played by Mrs.
Robert w. Thomas the bridal party
took their places under an arch of ferns
where the nuptial knot was tied.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a gown of white Crepe de Chine over
silk of the same color and carried a
bouquet of white roses and smilax.
The matron of honor Mrs. String
fellow (nee Wayne Lacy was dressed
in white and carried white carnations
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Colonel Mcclure Dead.

Colonel William H Mcclure died In
the hospital At independence and the
remains were taken to his home in
Cedar Falls Funeral services were
held In ST Lukes Episcopal church.
Members of the c. A r. post attend
ed In a body The remarkable char
acter OF Colonel Mcclure is worthy OF
note. He was the first lawyer to prac-
tice in Black Hawk county. arriving
In Cedar Falls in 1855. He published
the first newspaper In that city and
was one OF the earliest postmasters.
Besides his wife he left four children.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
School Report

Report of school taught in Dist. No.
4. Albion twp, Howard county. Iowa,
for month ending Nov. q, 1908:
Number of days taught 20,
Number of pupils enrolled II.
Average daily attendance lS.
Those neither absent or tardy are:
Esther Bigalk. Luverne Bigalk, Arthur
Bigalk, Clara Blatter. Harold Mil
braith, Josie Walter.
FLORENCE eager, Teacher.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Administrators Notice

Estate of John X. Kostohryz, Deceased.
has been duly appointed Administrator to
the Estate of John K. Kostohryz, late OF
New oregon Twp. In the County of Howard.
State of Iowa, deceased, interstate, and has
taken upon himself that trust by giving
bonds az the law directs All persons having
demands upon the Estate OF said deceased
are required TO exhibit the same; and
persons indebted to the said Estate are called
upon to make payment to
JOHN MARTINEZ, Administrator.
Dated, November Z, 1908.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Freed Three Murdsrsrs.

Governor A B. Cummins. who re-
tired to become senator. exercised e3-
ecut1ye clemency by granting full par
dons to three men serving life terms
for murder and others serving time
for smaller offenses. The murderers
freed are George Weens OF Des
Mones. James Lane. whose pardon re-
Quires him to go to Minnesota to live
and John Steele.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Two Hurt in Peculiar Way.

Ole Oleson and his son We're saw
ing wood at Northwood With a buzz
saw propelled by a gasoline engine
when in some manner uneXplainable
a stick of wood struck the belt driv
ing the saw by which 1t was driven
with much force, striking Mr.. Oleson
a glancing blow and ripping flesh from
his cheek Passing on it struck the
son sQuarely on the head and for a
long time he was unconscious from
the blow
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
PRIZES IN CORN CONTEST
Elaborate Plans for instruction OF
Farmers During the Winter.

Elaborate plans are being made for
the farmers short course to be held
at Correctionville under the auspices
of the Iowa State Agricultural college.
Feb 8 to l3, 1909. One hundred
prizes Will be given in the corn con
600, and ranging from $3.50 for the
best 100 ears to 81 for some of the
third prizes in the thirty-t1ve classes
1t Is expected that from 500 to 500
OF the best farmers In Western Iowa
will attend The domestic science
course is attracting large attention
from the women and girls.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Farmer Commits Suicide.

A. A Johnson, prominent farmer
residing west Of Stratford, was found
dead In a corntield by his wife. He
had committed suicide by taking car
bolic acid He had been Respondent
and had been drinking heavily Of late.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
6 =

and will probably make known his ap
pointments officially at that time
The new men added to the staff OF
the state auditor are C. B. Ellis OF
Onawa and George Galarno Of Dee
Moines, The former succeeds " H
Lewis and the latter Joseph Fl
Byrnes. who is promoted because OF
his conscientious and capable service
to deputy auditor to succeed Amos
Brandt.
While it Is certain that the posi-
ton Of head Of the insurance depart
ment has been rendered Ole o. Roe
the present incumbant, there is some
doubt OF his accepting the place be
cause Of the uncertainty of the ten
ure of the office. 1t is reported that
but a six months tenure Is included
In the appointment at this time be
cause of the legislative acts which
may occur this winter creating a sep
arate insurance department within
the state.
The new men are all reported q.
being highly competent and capable
OF filling the Offices with an unusua
degree of proficiency
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Everv Woman Will Be Interested.

There has recently been discovered
an aromatic, pleasant herb cure for
woman's ills. called Mother Gray's
1t is the only Ger
tain regulator. Cures female weak
ness and Backache, Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary troubles. At all Druggists
or by mail SO cts. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress. the Mother Gray Co.. LIE Roy
N. T. 25w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Mail Orders.

Mott & Co., want your Mail orders
Special attention given them. Send for
samples and Ladies' Home Fashion
Sheets. Very truly yours.
2tf MOTT & Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
When Rubbers Become Necessary

And your shoes pinch, Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder to be shaken into the
shoes, is just the thing to use. Try it
for Breaking in new Shoes. Sold Ev-
erywhere, 25c. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Don't accept any substitute. 25w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01

tTaCEu TO Cut kluHt ;,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder OF
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that is their work
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Baby smothers to Death.

The two months'old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs William Lafkin OF burlington
WAS found dead in hed. having heen
,mothered to death by three-year.
I'D brother rolling over II during the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s s,sss the ., Nhzzzzx
Poland Chinas for Sale.

Either sex. have for sale ONE Of
the best lot of sows and boars in
northern Iowa or southern Minnesota.
Prices right. N l. phone.
w. j. WEBSTER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by OYer-Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
1t used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to be
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
Bertha N. croweil Wins.

The supreme court affirmed the dc
cree Of the Polk county district court
giving Bertha M. Crowel, the widow
of Emmett Crowell. his $4,000 insur.
ance, excepting $476.7O due c. c. Gro.
Crowell took out a policy In tne
Northwestern Lie Of Iowa in May,
1900. naming his wife as beneficiary.
He died in September. 1902. There
was dispute as to whether c. c.
Crowell, the father. or the widow was
the beneficiary.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
College Asks for $4,000.

College Asks for $4,000.
The executive committee OF tina
board OF trustees of the Iowa State
college at Ames came before the
executive council with petition for
$4,000 to complete the agricultural
building at the college. The council
decided that it did not have the
power, under the law, to grant the
petition. Under the law the eXecu
tive council has power to grant the
trustees the right to draw agains,
the millage taxes levied for the col
lege In case OF necessary deviation
from the plans for the buildings au
thorlzed by the legislature to be
erected. The present case was held
not to be deviation No plumbing
wiring for light OF heating apparatus
has been Installed in the building
and until 1t Is the structure cannot
be finished for occupancy and utiliza
ton. 1t was suggested by trustee
that the trustees go before the ses
sion next Tuesday for an act to en-
able completion OF the structure
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
For Sale,

A choice bunch of Duroc j ersey boars
eligible to record. 40 head to select
from. Inspection invited Farm on
State Line one mile southwest Of Pros
per, MINI. G. H. WLLsIE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01

Teacher Famine Will Be Broken
The shortage in teachers for the
schools in Iowa will be relieved this
week by the result OF the final mark
ings made on about 1000 examina
tion papers In the office of State Sup
erintendent Riggs All year there
has been considerable complaint from
the rural districts that the trustee:
were unable to secure qualified teach
ers The result was there was con
siderable fault found with the policy
of the present administration oil
school affairs whereby the qualitlca
lions for teachers were raised With
the result OF the final markings made
this week, about 1000 more teacher.
will be eligible Tor work il the Iowa
schools
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
viii Choose State Curator.

The vacancy caused by the death
of Curator Charles Aldrich OF tho
State Historical society Is likely to
be filled soon. A meeting Of the trus
tees of the society. it is understood.
will be called while the judges Of the
supreme court. who are members, are
in the city. The governor. secretary
OF state and superintendent of pub.
lie instruction are the other mem.
bers Among the leading candidates
are E. r. Harlan and George H. Van
Houten,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01
speakership Candidates.


The speakership Of the Iowa houss
OF representatives during the Thirty
third general assembly Is matter OF
much discussion these days and can
didates from different counties are ar
irving to discuss the matter with
their political confldants. Nels j
Lee of Esthervtlle. member OF the
Thirty-first and Thirty-second gener
al assemblies, is the latest candidate
to arrive John Sullivan. Of DeI
Moines. is another candidate active
In the field. also Guy Feely. Of
Waterloo. the Black Hawk member
OF the lower house, is expected In
Des Molnes this week. W. l.. Hard
ing. representative irom Woodbury.
county and well known lawyer OF
Sioux City. Is also a candidate and
will enter the field with the formid
able array of support from the al
most solid Eleventh district
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-12-01

Therefore, when your kidneys are weak
or out of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do its
duty.
If you are sick or feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, Or.
Kilmer's Swamp Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are we'll they will help
all the other organs to health. A trial
will convince anyone.
If you are sick You can make no mis-
take by first doctoring your kidneys.
The mild and the extraordinary effect OF
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases, and is sold
s; ::: :; &: = i: !:
have sample bottle Home of swamp.Roos
by mail free, also pamphlet telling you
how to find ont if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bling
hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp Root.
Dr. Kilmer's Swanp-Root, and the ad-
dress, Binghanton, n. v, on every bottles