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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
His Bad Handwrltins.

Dean Farrar in his "Reminiscences"
says that the first proofs OF Dean
stanleys SINAI and Palestine" In,
formed the reader that from the mon
astery of Sinai was visible "the horn
of the burning BEAST" This was a
fearfully apocalypIc nightmare of the
printers devil for rthe horizon OF the
burning hush.Y The original proof
sheets also stated that on turning the
shoulder of Mount Olivet in the walk
from Bethany "there suddenly burst
upon the spectator magnificent view
of-JonesW In this startling sentence
Jones" was transmogrihcation OF
"Jerus," the deans abbreviated way
OF writing "Jerusalem." When the
dean answered an invitation to dinner
his hostess has been known TO write
back and inquire whether his note was
an acceptance or a refusal, and when
he most kindly replied 20 the question
OF some workingman the recipient OF
his letter thanked him. but yentured
to request that the tenor OF the answer
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27

next Tuesday TO be sentenced for
contempt in permitting the lynching
of Ed Johnson, a negro, March 49,,
1905. There is no precedent to guide
Major Wright in serving his attach
ments.
Since the creation of the court no
prisoner has ever appeared at the bar
for sentence.
Ordinarily Major Wright Deputies
the local United States marshal TO
serve his warrants and it is probable
that that course will now be pur-
sued and that the marshal for the
eastern district of Tennessee will ac.
company the prisoners to Washing
ton.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
FATE OF
PORTO RICO
House Wrestles with the
Proposition of Modifying
Foraker Act.

Washington, May 27.-The house
today discussed as a committee of the
whole, the bill to amend the orsaniza-
ton act of Porto Rico, so as to take
away from the house of delegates OF
that island the power OF refusing
financial support to the government.
Douglass, OF Ohio, said the bill ought
10 be passed no matter how anyone
might feel as to what should be done
for Porto Rio in the future. He
declared there Is a crisis there now
which could be met only with this
bill. Garrett, of Tennessee, opposed
the bill because be said of the SUB
stitution of the paternaI government
for real self government.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27

A consequential little man entered
the commercial room of q big hotel not
long back and gave a vigorous pull at
the bell. AS no one answered he rang
again more loudly than before. A
maidservant then came in2and the fol-
lowing colloquy took place:
Seryant-Who rang that bell1
Little Man (making most OF his
helghD-I did.
Servant (scornfully)-And who lifted
you up to it?-London Telegraph.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
DE CASTELLAINE LOSES
lFIGhT FOR CHILDREN

Paris, May 27.-Count BOni de
Castellan's fight for the custody of
his children failed today when the
court decided the children snail re-
main in the legal care of the moth
err Princess De Sagan, formerly Anna
Gould.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27

The reason Aldrich and Cannon do
not put tariff on meteors is because
the latter will not remain still long
enough.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
KENTUCKY OFFICERS TO
BE TAKkN TO COURT

Washington, May 27.-IMajor j. M.
Wright, marshal Of the United States
supreme court, has been charged with
the duty of bringing Sheriff Ship,
OF Chattanooga, and FIVE codefend-
ants before the bar OF that court
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27

Looking back, the stable boy repli
witha grin:
81 would, but can't hold himl"
With which the novice let his horse
have his head and shot away, the easi-
est Of winners. to the chagrin of the
crack, who finished second.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
ALeaaI Difference.

The Client-How much viii your
opinion be worth In this case2 The
Lawyer--Tm too modest to say. But
can tell you what Pm going to charge
you for it,--Cleyeland Leader.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
MoNoPoLIsTIC EXToRTIoN.

Even Philadelphia is in revolt
against the extortion OF one OF her
monopolies It seems 10 have been
discovered in Philadelphia, but only
lately that there is no human insti-
tuition which will not run into exces-
ses when given a free hand Don't
knock" is always either a FOOLS or a
grafter's phrase in the sense that
what 1t means is 10 do nothing. Don
knock" among wise men can only
be understood as meaning not to
knock, but 70 strike, at everything
which stands In the way of progress
st. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
VACATION HINTS.

Those earnest persons who have
the more daylight" bug would get
their fill of the desired article by
spending their vacations within the
arctic circle.--Washingto Post
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27

might be written out by some one else,
as he was mot familiar with the hand-
writing OF the aristocracy."
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
JOURNALS
JALs APPRECIATION OF
ALDRICH.

The view seems to be quite gener-
ally held that II there were such a
thing as personal Satan, Rhode Is
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
THURSDAY, MAY ~, 1900.
May II In American History.

1704-Cornellus Vanderbilt, capitalist,
born; died 1877.
1SS6-Jay Gould, fnancier, born; died
1892.
1S9e-Southern Illinois and eastern
Missouri devastated by a tornado.
In St Louis the damage amounted
to over S10000,000.
i00S-Rear Admiral A. S. Crowuin.
shield, U. S. ~, retired, noted ma
val bureau official. died in Phlla-
delphia; born 1S43.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 7:17, rises 4:29; moon sets
1888 a. M; A. d. 1896, st. Louis cy-
clone.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27

SOME GAME IN WASHINGTON.
When Bwana Tumbo comes back
and notices Ben Rowdedow Tillmans
spoor around the White House
grounds, there will be the very dick
ems to Rochester Herald.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27

land probably would send him to the
s. Journal.
The state Of Wisconsin is seeking
a flower, and the children in the pub
lie schools voted the violet to be just
the thing. Milwaukee would vote
for hops, SO here again is where the
vote doesn't always tell the story
Youngstown Vindicator.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
LEFFLER-BowERs.

The marriage Of Miss Esther Bowers
and Mr.. Albert Letter took place at
the home of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Bowers Tuesday even
ing at eight o'clock. 1t was pretty
wedding, simple in every detail, and
attended only by the relatives. The
bride was gowned in white and carried
BRIDES roses. They were attended by
Miss Myrtle Foye as bridesmaid and
Mr.. Henry Rathert as best man.
The ceremony took place in bower
of ferns and syringa and was per-
formed by the Rev. William II. Hill,
using the beautiful ring service. Men
delssohn's wedding march was played by
Miss Emma Watson. After the cere-
mony supper of three courses was
served by the Misses Vida and Dawn
Halter, cousins of the bride, and Tassie
Richards, Lillian St. John and Miss
Letter.
The wedding gifts were both beauti-
full and useful and gave evidence of the
high esteem in which both the bride
and groom are held by their relatives
and friends. Both are we'll known in
this city. Miss Bowers is the pianist
in the Baptist church. They will make
their home in Cresco for the present.
The out Of town guests were Misses
Vida and Dawn Halter of Dubuque and
Mrs. Myrtle Bowers of Leroy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Twentieth Century Club Picnic.


The Twentieth Century Club held its
annual picnic Monday afternoon on the
lawn of one of its members, Mrs. Alice
White. The Club husbands are always
welcome guests upon all festive .oc-
casions, and profess to enjoy them
selves; they certainly exhibit due appre-
citation of the culinary luxuries so
lavishly provided by the Club.
Two long tables were set upon the
lawn, around which the guests were
comfortably seated in chairs, for the
years of club life have educated the
members to seek physical comfort as
well as intellectual culture, and at
their social affairs no one is taxed to
prepare programs for entertainment,
as they have cultivated the art of con-
versatien until there is never lull in
the pleasing interesting converse which
is more enjoyed than any formal pro-
gram. Two of the Club husbands
escorted the ladies to their homes in
autos, thus completing one of the
pleasantest occasions in the history OF
this important Woman's Club.
A GUEST.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25

death of an old neighbor, Christopher
Shields, which occurred at the home of
his sister in Cresco Sunday morning.
We lose from our midst an honest and
upright man and a good neighbor.
Ben Logsdon and Loretta Glass were
callers at her home Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Brierley and tam
lily were visitors at the home of Henry
Eye Wednesday evening.
Herman Logsdon was up from De-
corah Thursday visiting at the P. Logs
don home.
Fred DAVIS and wife, and Jim Lath-
rop and wife spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Walters.
Will Stone had the misfortune to
lose COW last week.
Joe Lickteig came home with bride
one day of last week from Wesley, IL.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Weather-Crop Bulletin.

Des Moines, Iowa, June 20, 1909
The daily mean temperature for the
last week ranged from degrees to 4
degrees below the normal, but the lat
ter part of the week was seasonably
warm. There was an abundance of
sunshine and only a few light showers
making ideal conditions for farm work.
The cultivation of corn has progressed
rapidly; the fields on high and wei
drained land have been plowed once
and the second cultivation is we'll ad-
vanced. Many of the fields on low
ground are still weedy and few are
too wet to be worked, but the condi-
tions are improving rapidly. Some
planting was done in fields heretofore
too wet and there was considerable
replanting done in fields that had been
flooded. Corn is reported to be max
ing fine growth and over the larger
part of the state to be in good condi-
tion. Grass and small grain haye con-
tinued to make rapid growth and are
in fine condition except in few low
places in the southern districts where
oats are reported to be turning yellow.
Oats, wheat, barley and timothy are in
the heading stage of growth and the
clover and alfalfa harvest has begun
in few localities. The hay crop in all
districts will be about as large as it
was last year. Fruits are generally
in fair condition and a good crop of
Strawberries is being gathered Pota-
toes and garden truck are doing re-
markably well.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Howard Center.
e corn growing weather.

Nice corn growing weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Marsh spent Sun
day at the Stone home.
Quite number from here attended
the circus at Cresco Wednesday.
Fred Letter and wife attended the
wedding of his brother Albert at Cresco
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Bert Gilcrest of Elk River,
Mimi, is visiting at the home Of her
sisters Mrs. Sam Dinger and Mrs.
Henry Eye.
Fred Hanneman and family spent
Sunday afternoon at the Will Michel
home.
Albert Albertson and family were
pleasant visitors at the Windmiller
home Sunday.
Miss Mabel Dinger entertained COM
pany Sunday.
Herman Baadee is up from Farmers
burg for few days visit with friends.
Some from here attended the dance
at Schley Monday night and report a
fine time.
Mr.. Milligan was driving through our
streets Tuesday and inspecting his
sugar beet farms.
Albert Albertson and Henry Wind
miller attended l. o. o. F. lodge at
Cresco Monday evening.
Fred Marshall and family of Maple
Leaf were Sunday visitors at the
Henry Eye home.
John Dotzler and lady friend were
Sunday evening callers at the home of
Fred Leffier.
Grandpa Lathrop is spending few
weeks with his daughter Mrs. Fred
DAVIS.
Mrs. Bert Gilcrest and Mrs. Sam
Dinger were callers at the Jim Lath.
rop home Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Mathilda Dell was driving
through our streets Wednesday.
Henry Aberly and Archie Mohs OF
Davis Corners spent Sunday at the
Michel's home.
The Chicago Boys Choir and Sarah
Wathena Brown, harpiste, will be an in
teresting event at the Chautauqu,
Monday afternoon and evening. The
program by the boys is perfect rounc
of pleasure. Every number is repre-
sentative of the best and is character
istic.
Our community was saddened by the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
BALL SEASON OPENS.
Cresco Drops First Game to Their Old
Rival, Harmony.

The opening game, though defeat,
does not discourage the management
or the players. as they still believe that
the future games with Harmony will
bring back the lost laurels.
The spirit of the Harmony team is
indeed praiseworthy, and the work of
Blexrud in guiding the green talent is
also worthy of note. The batting of
the two contesting first basemen was
the feature of the game, both getting
three hits. The defeat was mainly due
to the timely hitting of the Harmony
boys together with few errors.
Many new faces were seen on the
Cresco team, and owing to the late ar
rival of some of these the team lacked
team work. This last defect however
will be matter of the past when
Charles City is met. Swain, one of the
new pitchers for Cresco, appears to have
everything that is expected of good
pitcher. Notwithstanding his defeat.
His handling of the spit ball would
have done credit to a master, and in
his next game he will have his oppon-
ents helpless. Bradley, the other pitch
er, from present condition will add
fame to the Cresco team.
Cresco appears to have a good hit
ting team, and their ability no doubt
will make many pitchers fear their
coming. Cresco outhit Harmony, but
failing to bunch their hits they were of
no avail
For details of game:
HARMONY
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
COUNTY, IOWA. FRIDAY. JUNE 25. 1909
JUNE WEDDINGS.
RAKER-MEYER.

A very pleasant event occurred last
Tuesday, the 22nd, in the marriage ot
Miss Minnie Meyer, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Meyer, to Mr.. George
Raker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The
marriage was solernnized at st.
Joseph's church, Rev. Loosebrock of
ficiating.
The bridesmaids were Miss Fannie
Raker, of Dyersville, Iowa, sister of
the groom, and Miss Minnie Meyer, of
Calmar, Iowa, a cousin of the bride.
Leo. Meyer, brother of the bride,
and Joe Trum, of Dubuque, cousin
of the groom, acted as best men.
Following the ceremony, reception
was held at the home of the brides
parents, which was attended by a large
company Of invited guests.
The young couple left on the even
ing train for a weeks sojourn among
friends and relatives at Dubuque,
Dyersville and other places. They will
make their home at Cedar Rapids,
where Mr.. Raker is located with the
Iowa Furniture Company.
Relatives from a distance attending
the wedding were Joe Trum and
Minnie Kuhn of Dubuque, Levi Raker
of McGregor, Fannie Raker of Dyers-
vile, F. A. Huber and family of Cedar
Rapids, Joe Nick and family of Mar
engo, Iowa, Peter Meyer and family
and Grandma Meyer of Calmar.
The bride is one Of Howard county s
best young women, who will make a
true wife and helpmeet for the fortu-
nate young man who has won her.
The groom made many friends during
his residence in the county and we be-
lieve is in every way most worthy
young man. The Plain Dealer joins
with the many friends of the young
couple in hearty congratulations and
good wishes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
OBITUARY.
MARY w. FIELDS

Daughter of Peter B. and Roxanna
w. Fields, was born in New Haven,
Conn, Feb 9th, 1929. Both parents
dying in her childhood she was brought
up by her grandmother with whom she
lived till she was married to Charles
w. Fields April 18th, 1850.
The first few years of their married
life was spent in New Haven where
Mr.. Fields was engaged in business. In
1856 they came west as far as Illinois
and in 1857 to Howard county, Iowa,
where they took up a pre-emption
claim and endured the privations of
pioneer life.
In those early days the distance from
medical assistance threw large respon
sibility on neighborly sympathy and aid
in times of sickness and sorrow, in
which helpful ministrations she took
her full share, as many neighbors tes-
tlfy with loving appreciation.
In 1880 they left the farm and en-
gagged in the business of a general
store at Saratoga, Iowa. till 1891 when
they removed to Cresco, Iowa.
After the death of her husband in
1896 she continued to reside in her own
home till November, 1907, since which
time she has made her home with her
son, C. E. Fields, in Cresco where she
died.
For nearly year and half she has
been confined to her bed, and has en-
dured patiently much suffering.
Death came quietly as sweet re-
lease on Sunday evening, June Goth,
1909.
She was converted at an early age
and united with the Congregational
church, and was one of the charter
members of the First Congregational
church of Riceville. In 1874 she joined
the Baptist church with the other
members of the family and continued
faithful member till her death.
| Four children We're born, Mary A.,
wife of Frank A. Cutting, who died
Nov. l6, 1878; Charlie E. of Cresco,
Iowa, Fannie E., wife of r. F. Nc
Elroy, Minneapolis. and Everett A..
Hoopeston, Ill. These with nine grand
children and one great grandson,
Norbett Cutting, mourn her death.
Funeral services were held at the
residence of C. E. Fields on Wednes-
day afternoon conducted by her pas
tor, Rev. w. r. Hill, followed by inter-
ment beside her husband in Oaklawn
Icemetery.
Those from distance in attendance
at the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. R.
F. McElroy and son Wyllys, Minneap.
polls, Mimi; Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Fields, Hoopeston, ILL.,, and daughter
Marguerite, and Clifford F. Cutting,
Stuartville, MINI.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Card of Thanks.

To the people of Chester, Lime
Springs and vicinity: l wish to thank
you for your assistance during the re-
cent Plain Dealer voting contest in
helping me to win two of the prizes,
and wish to assure you that l value
your help VERY highly, even though
was unsuccessful in regard to the main
prize. NANCY M. FROST.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Correspondents Wanted !

The PLAIN DEALER wishes to add a
few more correspondents to its list and
is especially desirous of news items
from Bonair, Saratoga, Riceville,
Elma. Kendallville and Orleans. Il
this should chance to meet the eve of
any from these localities who are in a
position to take up the work, we will
be pleased to arrange terms for the
correspondence if you will either write
or make a personal call at this office.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Special

styles in mounting and the latest and
best in Photo finish. No time or
money will be spared in workmanship
in the photographs that Taylor will
give all his patrons. extend special
invitation to all Chautauqua visitors to
visit the TAYLOR STUDIO. Those
wishing photos will get the best for
the right price.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
CRESCO.

Struck outs-By Swain, 9; by VOL
sted, a.
Three base hits-Adams, 2; Blake.
Sacrifice hits-Sanders.
Base on balls-Wolsted.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Cresco Market.
Corrected twice a week. J
Gentle Sarcasm. .

A good old west country preacher,
who had decided to leave an unremun-
erative charge, finding it impossible to
collect his salary, said in his farewell
sermon: 81 have little more to add,
dear brethern, save this: You were all
in favor of free salvation, and the man.
ner in which you have treated me
proves that you have got it!'
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Modern Woodmen Take Notice! /!

All members must pay during June.
Please do it NOW, for the clerk must
make an accounting and settlement to
the local managers the first of July,
and the first does not mean the fifth
nor the tenth. Please take notice.
j. A. CUTTING, Clerk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25

can be had here which will not do harm
to any one. If you want good, salts
factory meal and have plenty of time
to eat it, you can secure that here, too.
We make it point to satisfy everyone
and with this in view we have every
thing cooked just as well as possible.
We serve the food as quickly as it can
be served and our charges are very
reasonable. We believe in treating
you so well that you will come again at
the first opportunity, and we hope you
will soon give this place trial.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Church Notes.
BAPTIST.

BAPTIST.
"The Training School of Life"
Baccalaureate sermon for those who
never graduate.
Baptist church next Sunday even
ing. All are welcome.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25
Stallion Service.

The Clydesdale Stallion, Govern
or" insures a living colt for $1O.OOt
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, 1909-06-25
Elwin M. Stockman. Auctioneer.

See me for farm, or any kind of
sales. Terms reasonable, will give you
satisfaction. Over Sobolik & Peter
sens Hardware Store, Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25

Bill has won her pretty maid,
A June bride she is to be
Her peachy-cream complexion will
not fade
Because it's Rocky Mountain Tea
inlaid. VIM. Connolly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-25

Ostrich Feathers.
Curled, Cleaned, Dyed and Repaired.
MRS. D. M. GOLDBERG,
Phone 376.