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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR MEETS.
Great International Convention opens
In st. Paul.

st. Paul. Mimi, July From all
parts of the United State and many
foreign lands members of the United
Society of Christian Endeavor have
fiocked to this city for the twenty
fourth International convention of the
organization. which began today. Rev.
DR.. Francis E. Clark, who is presi-
dent of the united sociey as well as
of the Worlds Christian Endeavor
Union. is here, and at the first big
open meeting this evening will deliv-
er his annual message. At the same
session the other officers will report.
and there will be addresses by Gov.
Johnson, Mayor Lawlor, Rev. H. G.
Swearingen and ]. Powell Moore, of
the local committee of arrangements.
The vast audience at this meeting, as
at all the general sessions. will be
led In singing by monster choir
chorus drilled by Prof. E. o. Excel
and Percy s. Foster.
This morning the annual meeting of
the corporation was held and the
trustees also had a business meet
ing and their yearly dinner at the
Hotel Ryan.
The program for the convention.
which does not close until July 10, is
most extensive, the theme of all the
sessions being "Thy Kingdom Come"
Among the speakers of international
reputation are Bishop Fallows. Will
liam Jennings Bryan. Hon. George
Nichols, M. p, of London; Rev. Floyd
Tomkins. of Philadelphia; Rev. T. Ma
kino. of Japan. and United States Sen
ator Beveridge. Of Indiana. Tomorrow
afternoon will come the most specta-
cular event of the convention, when
the thousands of delegates, led by
President Clark, will march by states
| and countries to the capitol and hold
a monster patriotic song service.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
West Vernon.

Miss Loretta Glass is spending this
week with Miss Jennie Clancy in Cresco
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mackenburg spent
Sunday at the home of the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Schultz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rienhart and
family entertained company Sunday.
Mr.. Rollo Doolittle called on his faith
er Monday.
Mrs. Frank Bouska entertained her
sister from Minneapolis the latter part
of the week.
Ben Logsdon called at the Glass home
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hanneman and
family spent Thursday evening at the
F. A. Miller home.
Eddie Bouska called on James Miller
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Ferrie and baby
called on Mrs. Glass Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Eldridge and
daughter Hazel, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Fish and son Charles and Mr.. Mrs. Ed
Booth and son Clarence picniced at the
river Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aloysius Schneider and
family Sundayed at the Joe Lickteig
home.
Joe Miller arrived home Monday
morning from Waterloo for few days
visit with home folks.
Miss Allen Hanson accompanied by
Mr.. Alfred Gesell spent Monday the
9Th in DEBORAH.
Mr.. Bonnie Finegan of St. Paul cal
led on Friday in our vicinity the first
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bouska and the
latter's sister, Mrs. Fleener, autotd to
Calmar Sunday morning.
Eddie and Helen Bouska entertained
a number of their friends Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. B. Bouska accom-
panied by Mrs. Fleener autoed to
Schley Saturday and spent the after
noon at the Mike Barnes home.
Mr.. Place was business caller in
our burg the first of the week.
Messrs. Henry and Lou Hanson and
Leslie Sebastian and Misses Cora Sc
bastian and Jessie Bouska spent Sun
day at the Theo. Hauck home near
Davis Corners.
Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes of Schley
and Miss Maggie Glass called at the
James Barnes home Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wilson enter
tanned company Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Woods and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wilson and family
and Pat Woods spent Sunday picnicing
at the river.
Mr.. Slifka of Cresco called on Mr..
Bouska Tuesday.
James Miller Sundayed with Henry
Wilde.
Joe Burnikel is on the sick list.
MIR. and Mrs. Len Sebastian and
family spent Thursday evening at the
Frank Slifka home.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
FOUR MURDERED;
FARMLAND HELD.
FAMILY OF THREE AND LAD FROM
ABERDEEN ARE KILLED IN
THEIR TRACKS.
BELIEVE MOTIVE WAS ROBBERY
Father Of One of the Victims Discov-
ers the Bodies When He Goes to
Visit His Boy, and Reports
Gruesome Tragedy.

Aberdeen, S. D., July Gan entire
family of three and lad from Aber-
deem were murdered at farm home
in the town of Rudolph, ten miles
south of here. The dead:
]. w. Christy. aged Sc. grain buyer,
shot while milking and then his skull
crushed with hammer.
Mrs. Christy, his wife, aged so, shot
after she ran out upon the porch of
the house at the sound of the other
shooting, bullet entering her breast
from a gun held against her body.
Mildred Christy. aged IS. attacked
as she came from her bedroom. Her
night-dress was torn from her and she
was shot in the head and thrown back
upon her bed.
Michael Roanaye. aged IA, was shot
in the barn beside Mr.. Christy and
his skull was crushed with hammer.
Robbery was evidently the motive.
Mr.. Christy was a grain buyer for the
Van Dusen Elevator company of Min
neapolis and at times had as much as
ii 900 In the house. The murderer
ransacked the house, but is not
known to have gained anything.
1t is supposed that the murderer
sneaked upon the farm from border
ing wheat field, intending to rob
Christy, but when he found the boy
present he had to kill him to hide his
guilt and then, the men out of the
way, he made his attack on the house
| Victims People of Culture.
In the house he reloaded his revol
yer, dropping the shells of Al calibel
gun on the floor and leaving the ham
mer in the barn. These are the only
clues.
Christy had no known enemies ant
has lived here for many years. The
family was highly regarded and were
people of culture. Sheriff Anderson
has armed men patroling the country
Emil Victor was arrested in North
Vile, 20 miles south of the scene O
the murder and brought to Aberdeen
He worked in Rudolph from Octobe
till a week ago, when he quit. HI
had printed in the Aberdeen American
story telling of proposed trip t
see his father, proprietor of larg
department store In Buffalo. He ha'
often boosted to fellow workmen o
how easy it would be to rob Christy
He had a watch, knives and ladies
pins and S13 in small bills which wer
partially identified as the Christy fan
ily's.
At the Inquest over the bodies tn
Jury returned a verdict finding caus
to believe that Victor, who Is now 1
the county Jail, is implicated in tn
affair, though the verdict does not d
rectly accuse him with the murder
A number of witnesses were exam
ined, the testimony of John I. Rol
ayne, the father of the murdered BIO!
being most affecting. He told
driving from Aberdeen to the Christ
place and the finding Of the bodies
The evidence against Victor, thong
circumstantial, is quite strong. Ii
had upon his person when arrested
Worthwhile large amount of women
iewelry and a gold watch which
believed to have belonged to Christ
He protests his innocence and sa!
he can prove he was at Condo, S.
when the murders were committed
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Northwest Cresco.

The dance at John Rutch was well
attended last Friday night and all re-
port fine time.
R. M. Thomson is again building a
sheep house.
Valentine Vance returned home Mon.
day from DEBORAH
Less Baker brought home his frienG
Lee (Kapler) Monday morning.
The lack and Richard Kapler's
young folks visited at Jake Bakers
home Sunday.
John Prince called on John Steinmar
Saturday.
Steve Hamilton put up steel vino
mill for Leopold Kapler Thursday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
pLATrssuRe's GREAT DA,
Lake champIaln Celebration Shifted
to That City.

Plattsbury, N. Y, July THE cele.
bration of Lake Champlain's tercen.
tenary, with its pageants. its distin.
guished guests and It's attendant
throngs Of sight-seers. moved to this
city today. With President Taft came
Vice-President Sherman, Speaker Can
non. members of the cabinet and visit
ors from England, France and Canada,
and they. together with Gov. Hughes
and Gov Prouty, of Vermont, are quar-.
tered at the Hotel Champlain. The
presidential party visited the Catholic
summer school at Cliff Haven at $3.50
O'clock and Mr.. Taft made brief ad.
dress.
Senator Elihu Root was the chief
orator of the day. The pageants are
to be repeated this evening, with 9
wonderful pyrotechnical display.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09

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FOURTH CASUALTIES GROW.
Chicago. Ill.,. July 7.--Sixty-one
dead and 1926 injured are the
returns to date from the Fourth
= of July celebration Of 1909. These
figures compare with seventy-two
dead and 2.736 injured reported
up to the same hour Of the sec
ond day after the celebration
year ago.
This years enumeration covers
= 25 per cent more towns than were
reported the first few days after
last years Fourth" and is the
most complete second day enum-
GRAFTON made since the Tribune
began gathering statistics of In
this reason it is believed the fig
ures represent a larger portion
= of the final figures than in previ-
Gus years and that the figures
. which come later by mail will
show reduction in casualties as
compared with previous years.
Tetanus already has claimed
= nearly score of victims among
the celebrants who were injured
in premature celebrations. The
toy pistol. which is responsible for
majority of the deaths from to-
tanus this year. claimed $50 vic
Tins reported up to Tuesday mid
night. as compared with 223 last
year and the high record of 42S
made in 1902.
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
We learn that John Constantine. one

We learn that John Constantine, one
of Elma's popular BARRIERS, has sold his
shop to man from Oelwein. While
we are very sorry to lose Mr.. Con-
stantine, we wish the new firm sue
cess.
Loretta Murphy, of Lawler, has been
visiting with her friend, Winnifred
Sullivan, during the past week.
visiting at the O'Connell home, this
week.
Philip Sommers entertained number
of his friends at the hotel, Sunday
evening.
Blanche Silver visited with her friend
Vera Keefe, the latter part of the
week.
Mrs. John Long, of Ossian, is here
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Owens
Will Noonan returned home from
Cresco, Friday evening, where he has
been attending institute. He was
accompanied home by his cousin, Vera
Carlin
Malek Dugan spent the Fourth in
Elma and from here went to Minneap-
oils.
A number from here attended the
celebration in New Hampton and in
Lourdes.
Gene Keefe, Of New Hampton,
visited at the parental home this week.
Archie Glennon, of St. Paul, is spend
ing his vacation with his parents at
this place.
CARMEN CHURCH NUPTIALS.
On Thursday evening one of the
prettiest wedding ceremonies of the
season occurred when Claire Church
and Chas Carmen were joined in happy
wcdlock. The wedding was held at
$50 at the home of the brides parents,
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Church and the groom is
our popular banker. Both of the
young people are we and favorably
known and all join in wishing then
success in welded life. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Craig.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Albion.

A goodly number of our people are
attending the Chautauqua in Cresco
this week and are thoroughly convinced
that it is "time well spent"
Rev. Williams of Lime Springs con-
Quoted sacramento and baptismal serv-
ices at Albion last Sunday, while Rev.
Luce conducted preaching services at
Lime Springs.
George Bateman and family of Min
neapols is visiting at the home of his
brother Elmer, also with other re la
tives of Cresco.
Fabean Kinney who has been visit
ing at the home of his aunt, Mrs. C.
A. Holcomb returned to his home in
Arlington Saturday.
John Stevens and family of Crescc
took dinner at the home of his brother
Otto, Monday.
Mrs. c. A. Holcomb is enjoying a
visit with her two little nephews and
niece of Spokane, Washington.
Miss Frank Darrow very pleasantly
entertained the Perseverance Band al
her home in Cresco last Saturday after
noon.
Fred Messer accidentally fell from
Mr.. Roth's new barn, a distance OF
about IL feet last Sunday evening
which resulted in serious bruises anC
three broken ribs, but under the care
DR.. Jinderlee is doing as well as can bt
expected
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Chester.

Mr.. Brown of Lime Springs took Mr..
and Mrs. Lake to Lime Springs Mon
day evening to view the fireworks.
Mrs. Ed Capper went to Cuba, Mis-
souri, to visit har parents.
Curtis Tibbals returned from Elkton
Saturday.
Miss Flossie Stintzi returned from
La Crosse, Wis.,, Friday evening.
Mrs. Lizzie Jones of Cresco was a
Chester caller Tuesday.
Mrs 7. Tollifsons sister came from
Ossian Monday for visit.
Maud Conklin and Miss Vera Conklin
were Cresco traders Friday.
Charlie Lucas returned to CrescC
Wednesday.
Oliver Welsh returned from Lime
Springs Tuesday.
Joe Richards was Chester Gale,
Monday, Mrs. Richards taking the
train for New Hampton.
Mrs, o. Baldwin and Mrs. T. Conk-
lin were Cresco visitors Friday.
T. Conklin and Ole Skare finished the
foundation for F. Eckstein's new house
on Saturday.
The Goodmanson sisters attended the
Chautauqua Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Spencer and lit.
tie girl were over Sunday visitors al
the L. Conklin home.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Sullivan were visit
ors at the T. Bagan home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Sweet and little cir
attended the Cresco Chautauqua Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Murray and fam
ly attended the c hautauqua Monday.
E. M. Jones of Waverly spent the
Fourth with his family returning Mon
day morning to Waverly.
Quite few obstetrics celebrated a
Saratoga Monday.
John Blackmere of LIE Roy was call
ing on State-line Sunday. John is al
ways welcome.
j Will Barnes has his new motto
cycle.
Mr.. and Mrs Humphrey returne'
from Nashua Sunday evening.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Pr0tivin.

Alvin Davis, the photographer, of
Spillville, was seen on our streets, the
3rd.
John Dostal and John j. Mikesh
visited with their families here Satur-
day. They are in Cresco now with
their merry-go round.
Frank Fencl Jr. left for Marshall
town last week.
John Tuchek Jr. who is working in
Calmar, came last Saturday to cele-
brate with US and to visit under the
parental roof.
Mesd. John Dostal and John Mikesh
went to Cresco, Wednesday of this
week.
The bowery dance here the 3rd was a
grand success, both socially and finan-
cially.
F. E. Tinker left for Chicago last
week.
Joseph Sobolik has new barn built
on his farm. The work has been done
by Thomas Chyle and his crew of car
penters.
Messrs Robt. Klimesh, Jas. Andera,
and John Shindelars were Cresco call
ers, Thursday evening.
The Sisters of St. Francis who taught
in the parochial school during last year
departed Thursday for the convent at
Milwaukee.
Mrs. j. j. Corbett, of Rudd, is visit
ing with her relatives in Protivin.
Miss Clara Sauna, of Oxford Jc., is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
John Bouska.
Frank Vachta made a trip to Spill
vile, Monday last.
The married men won the base ball
game played against the single mer
here last Saturday. The score stood Z
to A.
John Bakken attended the celebra.
ton at DEBORAH last Monday, the 5th
Robert Lukes was at Cresco, last
Thursday.
James Mangan and family of New
Hampton, were visiting with relatives
and friends here, the 3rd and 4th.
Charles Bouska and sister Albins
went to Cresco to-day, to attend the
Chautauqua.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
the matter of tonnage dues.


Senator Curtis gave notice of an
amendment he will propose to the bill
providing for countervailing duty on
oil imported into the United States
from countries which impose duty
ON American oil. The proposed duty
Is to be one half of the duty imposed
by the other country on American oil.
The adjournment was taken with
the understanding that when the SEN
ate reconvenes all sections Of the bill
that senators do not desire to reserve
for further amendment shall be
agreed to en- bloc.
The senate then will consider the
tobacco tax. the only amendment not
adopted in the committee of the
WHOLE When that Is disposed of sen
ators will offer and votes will be
taken on numerous amendments they
have reserved to be acted upon when
the bill. in parliamentary sense
shall be in the senate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Dode Fisk's Circus at Cresco JuIv z

Create mm Show CresoM
man.
5
II dive ytoweroa
of adyandgn densof
in chaos
of feminine heantin
neerforme
Humans
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
CHAMPION. 42714.

This Percheron Stallion is now two
years old. His color is the popular
dark gray. He is an extra big boned
colt, quality much sought after in
horses of his build. AS big colt, his
style and action is second to none. He
has the run of two acre grass lot and
has never been pampcred or stuffed
with grain.
We look for CHAMPION to develop
into a ton stallion at least at maturity.
A limited number of mares will be
taken for service at $500 each to
insure strong, living colt. He will be
found at home every day except Satur-
day at Donaldson's Barn in Cresco
M. p. LYDoN, Owner.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Tortured On A Horse.

"For ten years couldn't ride horse
without being in torture from piles, Z"
writes l.. S. Napier, of Rugless, Ky,
"when all doctors and othe remedies
failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me- Infallible for Piles. Burns,
Scalds, Cuts, Boils, Fever-Sores, Ecze-
ma, Salt Rheum, Corns. Csc. Guaran-
deed by P. A. Clemmer. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Tho Ruling Spirit.

80 your daughter has broken off
her engagement? ! thought you and
your wife were SO pleased with the
match-that he was such fine young
fellow"
so he is; but there was nothing
else to do. Our cook didn't like him"
Baltimore American.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09

We know of nothing better for cuts,
burns, bruises, scratches, or in fact
anything where salve is needed, than
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t is especially good for piles.
We sell and recommend it. Edward
T. Tomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
He Knew.

Teacher-Tommy, who was Cleop1
ira?
Tommy Tucker-Cleopatra was the
colored woman who used to do our
washin', ma'aS,. Her other name was
Jackson.-Chicago Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Many Educators In Denver.

Denver, Colo. July 6.-The general
sessions of the National Educational
association opened last night in the
Denver Auditorium, and 1t is esti.
mated that no less than 10000 per-
sons were present
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09

When you take Kodol, the food you
have eaten will be digested naturally,
regularly and promptly, and in this
way Kodol gives the stomach chance
to regain its lost strength and health,
and after little while you need not
take Kodol longer, but take it while
you do need it and if it fails to benefit
you your money will be refunded to
you. 1t is sold by Edward I. Lomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Stallion Service.

The Clydesdale Stallion, Govern
or" insures living colt for $1,000
Makes the entire season at home one
mile south of Cresco.
THE CONVERSE Stock FARM.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09

DeWitts Little Early Risers, gentle,
easy, pleasant, small little liver pills.
Sold by Edward I. Lomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09
Instruction in Music.

l am prepared to receive all of my
old pupils and any new ones desiring
instruction in music.
MISS LAURAINE MEAD.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-09

Ostrich Feathers.
Curled, Cleaned, Dyed and Repaired.
MRS. d. M. GOLDBERG,
Dl,o,, orc
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-05-05

gave a good description Of the land
and population,
Grove Hemsley testified in the
same manner as the witnesses be-
fore and also said he thought the
creators of the new addition located
just beyond the cemetery had stolen
the name from the Salem Heights
further out, as when the new school
house was erected at the end of the
extension this name was adopted
j. ID. Mann also said there were SO
families In the district. 12 without
children; 3 widowers and sprink-
ling of old maids. VIM. McGllchrist
was called as the last witness. Mr..
McGilchrist stated he was making no
fight for the extension, although he
would like very much To see it go
through. Attorney Darcy acoosted
Mr.. McGichrist by sayipg a. was said
he had stolen the name Salem
Heights. anI the good natured res
taurant man admitted the charge by
saying it was probably a true accu-
sation.
Before the meeting adjourned At
torney Darcy made a direct and
complimentary speech to Attorney
Griffith. Mr.. Darcy said while maxi
inc speech at the Salem Heights
school house recently he told the
good citizens that II Attorney Grif-
fifth handled the case for the railroad
company an extension was sure TO
come, as that learned and considerate
parsonage was fair, progressive and
good-looking citizen and would not
turn II deaf ear To good cause. At
torney Griffith then unpinned a
beautiful big white rose he was wear
ing In his buttonnole and handed Il
20 Mr.. Darcy with his compliments.
The commission and several witnesses
then took ride over the extension
and were out there unul 9 o'clock.
The citizens OF Liberty, Salem Heights
and the nearer In real estate addl-
tions were very well pleased at the
fair and impartial treatment they
have received at the hands of the
railroad commission.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-05-05
A STORY Of LOVE
AND AvARICE

Mrs. Levy, II now appears that
Schoenberg's stupendous greed was
the actuatlng motive OF this lengthy
campaign.
Mrs. Levy said today that Schoen-
berg claimed that 100000 should
come with his bride, and was not
hesltant 10 express such an opinion.
At the home of the couple In New
York, II IL said that Schoenberg
threatened his wife with impriSon-
ment In an asylum II she tried 10
communicate with her parents. She
Is said to believe that Sehoenberg ex-
ercised over her some sort OF occult
influence, which he used 10 gain his
ends.
MY daughter will not sue for
divorce" said Mrs. Levy today. ''If
her husband were free. might he not
place another girl In the same posi-
tion he placed my daughter7"