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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16

this valuable metii-
cine, Lydia +. Pink
hams We getable
Compound. ! suf-
fcred from terrible
headaches, pain in
my back and right
side, was tired and
nervous, and so
weakIcould hardly
3 tand. Lydia T..
Pinkham's Eegeta-
bic Compound re-
stored ypn fnbcnItL
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
Remove useless Stalks.

Flower stalks on rhubarb plants
should be removed whenever seen. so
that the plants strength will not be
wasted In the useless formation OF
seeds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16

Delay is dangerous.
AlonZo Adams, Os-
ceola, Iowa, says:
My kidneys failed
me. l suffered aw-
full pain and was 80
weak | could not
work, and often had
IN tnkp tn ha1 7
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
TIRED ALL THE TIME,

Lansuor. listlessness.. dullness OF
spirits are often due to kidney Oisor-
dcrs. Pain and weakness in the back.
sides and hips, headaches, dizziness.
urinary disorders are sure signs that
the kidneys need immediate attention.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
What Made Her Susrect.

Hubby-i'ut what makes you think
I've been drinking?
Wiiie-Sevcral things. The prinri-
pal one. however. is that your" 60
fearfully drunk-Clcveland Leader
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
WELL DEFiN ED.

De Quiz-Whats your idea of tho
difference between optimism and pes
simism?
De WhiZ-O! the optimist says 1t is
spring when II isn't and the pessimist
says 1t isn't when 1t is.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
MORE
PINKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

Camden, MI at is with pleasure
that 1 add my testimonial to your
already long Est-hoping that it may
induce others to avail themselves of
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
The Eacfs.

DO poets ever really starve?'
Well. maybe not. rut we seldom
ever get chance to ovcreat"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
American Residents Of Foreign Birth

The total number of persons of for
eign birth living in the United States
in 1900 was 10.460.00O forming 1871
per cent. OF the total population. while
in 1890 the persons OF foreign birth
formed 14.S per cent. of the total popm
Iation: in 1885,. 1873 per cent. and II
1850, 81 per cent.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN OLSON

On Wednesday, March 3rd, occur
red the death of Mrs. John Olson, a
dear. kindly woman. who was greatly
beloved by those who knew her.
Mrs. Olson was born in Sweden Sept.
13, 1886, and came to this country in
1870. She leaves hubsand. q
brother and a sister in Sweden and
three step-chldren to whom she was
kind and affectionate parent. They
are Mrs. Lars Erickson, Mr.. Orlando
Olson and Mrs. Ed. Olson. Mr..
Victor Hedman is Q nephew. Fuf X
al services were held at the home or
Friday afternoon. a number Of hel
Swedish-American friends being pres
ent.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10
HUGH McWILLIAMS
SUCCUMBS TODEATH.
AGED PIONEER FARMER PASSES AWAY
ON LAST FRIDAY.
FUNERAL SERVICES ON SUNDAY
ForNearly Half a Century He Was Known And
Respected As One Of Our Best
Beloved Citizens.
FUNERAL SERVICES ON SUNDAY

Mr.. Hugh McWilliams, one of the
earliest and sturdiest of Crawford
county's pioneers. died at the home
of his daughter at Woodbine, Iowa,
on the morning of Friday. March 5th.
For several days he had lowered on
the narrow border line between the
known and the unknown and he died
with his loved ones gathered about
him and ministering to him with ten
der hards. He had been in feeble
health for a number of years. but had
been able to be about until ten days
before his death. On Saturday. Feb
ruary 9th, his children were called
to his bedside and they remained with
him until the end. The remains
were brought to Denison and funeral
services were held at the Methodist
church, the Presbyterian church of
which he was one of the founders in
Denison being closed on account of re-
pairs.
Rev. Henry Hostetler preached an
earnest and appreclatlve sermon and
the auditorium of the church was
filled with those who had gathered
from all over the county to do honor
to the we'll known pioneer.
The following is the story of his
well-l;ved life:
Hugh McWilliams was born April
18th. 1928, in County Down, Ireland.
He came to this country with his
brother. David. and his mother in
1850. His mother died a few days
after they landed in New York and
the young men were left to shift for
themselves in the new land. They
went west, locating first in Kane
county. Ill. He worked on farm
by the month for year or two and
then went 10 Dupage county, Ill.
where he married in 1859. In the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

Williams family returned to the home
they had left so hurriedly. From that
time until 1903 Mr.. McWilliams
was an honored and respected resident
of this county. The last years of his
life were spent with his daughter.
Mrs. A. Townsend, near Woodbine.
Mr.. and Mrs. McWilliams were the
parents of twelve children, six of
whom survive their father. they are,
Mrs. N. w. Nash Ut Denison. w.
McWilliams of Wall Lake. Edith Nc
Williams of Omaha. Mrs. A. Town
SEND of Woodbine, Roy McWilliams
of Valley junction and H. D. Nc
Williams of Denison. He leaves to
mourn his loss, besides his six chill.
dren. his wife. one brother, James
of Onawa. Iowa, six grandchildren,
numerous other relatives and host
of old time and affectionate friends.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

on Church street, which for nearly
thirty years after was occupied by
them and becamela land mark in the
town. Mr.. Plimpton entered into
business and became the leading busi-
ness man of the place. Thus began
the home life in Denison of Mrs.
Plimpton, one which was to have
effect on the lives of it's people for a
century.
While not originally Baptists the
Plimpton family became early connect
ed with the church of that denomina-
tion in Denison. Mrs. Plimpton soon
began to teach in the Sunday School,
sing in the choir. take part in the
prayer meetings. arrange for the soci-
al functions of the society. In the
meantime she was rearing at the home
large family of children. the men,
bers of which have grown to take
high rank in every station of life they
have been called upon to fill. For
many years she taught a class Of
girls in the Baptist Sunday School.
These she advised about many matters
aside from the lessons and they be-
coming in time heads of families have
trained their children along the lines
laid out by their teacher. In temper
ance work she stood at the very front
spending her life energies for every
good cause.
Some eight years ago the family
having grown up, married ands catered
Mrs. Plimpton and her husband moved
to Salida. Col. There she continu ed
active in the same work which en-
deared her to the people of Denison.
Such persistent call on vital energies
told in the end. and for some years
she has not been we'll. About one
year ago malignant tumor began its
growth. With her advancing years
it was seen that an operation woulc
certainly mean death and so this wal
not undertaken. She felt that hel
span of life was not long and therefor,
consented to visit her children il
Iowa this winter. She was with DR.
William Plimpton at Glenwood, DR.
Robert Plimpton at Denison and Mrs
Carrie Fegtley at Des Moines. Th
closing days came with her believe,
first born daughter. Carrie. He
husband came from Salida and Viii
> liam and Robert. She was full
, conscious to the last. selected the pa
bearers for the funeral, who shoul
speak at the chruch in Denison, an
! died the triumphant death of tn
, Christian.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

The immediate relatives surviving
are her brothers, Albert F. and A. j.
Bond of Denison and George w. S.
Bond of Eureka, California, her bus
band and six children. E. S. Plimp-
ton. Jr., of Salida. Mrs. Carrie Fegt-
ley of Des Moines, Mrs. Lillian
Black of Centralia, WASH, Mrs. Ell
fieda Fisher of Tacoma. WASH. DR..
William NJ. Plimpton of Glenwood
and DR.. Robert P. Plimpton of Deni-
son.
The funeral services were held at
the Baptist church on Wednesday at
2:3O p. m. The hymns sang were
selected by Mrs. Plimpton. By the
request of the departed one there was
no sermon, but the old and appreci-
ative friends which she selected were
asked to speak few words. 1t was
most touching when Mr.. NJ. E.
Jones, Sears McHenry. John Richard
son and Mrs. Helen Cass;day in order
told of the life at Denison of Mrs.
Plimpton. We hope next week to
print some of the words which they
so truly said. The paper of Mrs.
Cassiday was read by Mrs LaReau.
The pastor leu i'll the exercises and
the prayer was given by Rev. Sensen-
ev. The w. C. T. U. was present in
body and gave special floral piece.
The pail bearers were the Messrs.
Lutte Seemann, Lee Barber, Leon
Cassiday. Halver Norman, Marcus
Jones and Charles Meyers. The rela-
tives from away were E. S. Pllmp-
ton, William Plimpon of Glenwood,
Rev. E. T. Fegtley and wife. The
members of her class of girls gave q
special floral piece. The scriptual
selections read which she had chosen
were the choicest verses of the bible.
speaking immortality. It was univer-
sally said that no woman of Denison
was better and more helpful one
than Mrs. Saiina Plimpton.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10
SAINT OF EARTH
TAKEN TO HEAVEN
mrs E S PlIMPToN DIES AT DES MONIES
ON MONDAY LAST
WOMAN OF BEAUTIFUL LIFE.
Buried at Denison on Wednesday Afternoon
From the Baptist Church Of Which She
Was Faithful Member

81 have fought good fight, have
finished my course, l have kept the
faith These words of the great
Apostle Paul could we'll have been on
the lips of the sainted woman. Mrs.
E. S. Plimpton. as death came to her
at Des Moines, Iowa, Monday night,
March 9th, and the hundreds of people
who have come under her influence
during her: .:longslife will say, seldom
were words more fittingly used.
Mrs. Selma Jane Bond was born at
Worcester. Mass, Dec. %, 1887. In
1851 the family moved to Petersburg.
Mich. Such were her capabilities
that she taught the district school ut
the new Michigan home when but
fourteen years old. In 1857 her
brother, Albert F. Bond left the home
and went to Iowa, locating in Craw-
ford county. He settled on land five
miles northwest Of the town of Deni-
son in the Big Creek valley and for
years the location was called "Bond-
Iville." Another young man coming
from the far east. Edward S. Plimp.
ton. was with him and they "Kept
Batch" In July 1858 Mr.. Bonds
sister, Selma, came out to keep house
for him. and he met her at the end oi
the railroad far east of Des Moine'
with a wagon. They arrived her.
July 4th. A deep seated love seemed
from the first to spring up between
the young Mr.. Plimpton and his part
ner's sister and they were marrie'
Oct. l2. 1858. Rev. j. W. Denison
founder of the city of Denison per
forming the ceremony.
i In 1862 the young couple returne
east and Mr.. Plimp1on engaged in tn
mercantile business with relative j
New York City. But the West still
held attractions for them and in 1877
they returned to Denison and bull
for themselves the large brick hous
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

Mr.. McWilliams was a devout
Christian. He united with the Gov
enanters Church in Belfast. Ireland
in early life. After coming to Iowa
he united with the Methodist church
until 1871 when the Luney family, the
Smyths and the McWilliams founded
together the Presbyterian church of
Denison. church which owes its ex-
istnece here and which was supported
for manv years almost entirely by
these devoted families.
He was one of the charter members
of the church and was appointed an
elder which Office he held with honor
during all the years of his residence
here. He was one of the best and
kindliest Of men. loving father and
husband. splendid citizen. faithful
Christian and man without reproach.
Through good fortune and through i'll,
he was the same sweet minded Chris
tian gentleman and no eulogy can be
too high to express the lovableness Of
his character. His going loosens
another tie that binds Crawford to its
early history and it is from the heart
that we pay this tribute to one whom
none can remember but with kindli-
ness.
We are glad to be able to present
his portrait, which we hope many of
our readers will preserve.
Among those relatives present at
the obsequies besides the immediate
family were Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Whit
ing of Whiting. Iowa; Mrs. Graham
and Mrs. Garrett of Sac City: Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Healey of Oto,
Iowa. Mrs. w. McWilliams of Wall
Lake and Mr.. Verne Townsend Of
Woodbine.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

same year he and his brother came to
Crawford county and settled on the
beautiful farms along the Boyer
valley just few miles east of Deni-
son. Here his wife died on June 23rd,
1860. Mr.. McWilliams was remarked
on January 80. 1862. to Miss Jane
Graham.
On account of the Indian scare
they. in common with many other
settlers, left their homestead and re-
turned to the more settled regions
east of the Mississippi. In 1864, how
ever, the redskins had forever been
driven from the prairles and the Nc
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

Pastor johnson of the German
Methodist church, did not return from
Garner in time to be in his pulpit
on Sunday. He is now in the city.
however. and will hold services next
Sunday as usual.
Word was received TODAY that Mr..
and Mrs. D. w. McAhren of Kansas
City lost their little girl, born to
them on Friday. Our hearts bleed
for them for we know how many
bright hopes and loving plans will lie
buried with little Virginia Grace.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

This illustration shows one of the
biggest values we are showing in our
S1l.9S line of suits. This suit comes in
tan, grey, navy. Full satin lined Jacket
Gored skirt This suit is regular $500
value.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

This beautiful Turban hat is one of
the leaders in our line. 1t is gotten up
by the best designers in New York City
We want you to look through our line
of millinery before you make your pur-
chase. Price $3.50
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

This illustration shows what will be
probably one of the most popular suits in
our medium priced line Comes in several
fancy patterns of all wool fabrics. The
jacket lined and trimmed with high grade
satin. Price $3.50.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-10

This lovely picture hat is one of the
hats in our line that it will pay you to
see. This hat with dozens of others OF
the same quality, go to make up the best
SO. so line of hats ever offered to our
trade
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-29
HIGH COLLARS ARE HARMFUL
Permanent Dark Mark Made n tho
Neck GarnIture ls Worn
Too High.

The fad Of wearing extremely high
collars will have a hurtful effect upon
The nesh Of the throat unless special
care 10 given to prevent 1t, because
through stoppage of circulation. con-
ditien brought about by high collars.
. permanent dark mark comes. and
some remedy to obviate the trouble
must be employed. It is not expected
that girl win select a neck dressing
that Il . misnt. But she may take the
happy medium Of one that IL not too
close TO her throat. For example. II
II II the usual size, 1t is the part Of
wisdom to take 1sh when the height
Of the linen is excessive. It is pre-
o1sely the same theory that causes one
to wear longer boots when the toes are
excessively pointed.
In order to preserve its roundness
and softness the throat must have
some air and freedom OF movement.
Undoubtedly an aid to freshness Is
occasionally 10 change the style of
collar worn and for a day to use one
that Is not extreme. This relaxes and
tones muscles that may have become
cramped.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-29
ALTERING AN EVENING GOWN.
scheme Very Much In Fashion and
One That Is Quite Easy to
Carry Out.

II the girl who indulged in scanty.
siimly cut sheath gown last winter
wants to change 1t a bit to give more
OF the classic suggestion, she can do
this BY using two wells as drapery.
The Idea is very much in fashion
and is easy to carry out. The wells
themselves are often used by hish-
priced dressmakers instead of buying
chiffon cloth and hemming 1t. The
wells have a selvage which makes
them quite effective.
One Of the attractive ways Of
draping them is to catch one at each
shoulder. drawing it up under the
arm and fastening on top with paste
buckle. The edges lower down NAV
be lightly caught together over the
arm a little above the elbow. This
gives filmy but straight drapery from
shoulder to hem which puts one In the
picture this season.
Again, an extra long veil is drooped
across the back and caught at the
back OF each shoulder with a buckle
and the ends left to hang straight.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-29
SKIRTS WIDER AT THE HEM.
Are Distinct Improvement on tho
Tight Garment That Ex-
tremists Favored.

The absurdly narrow skirt that one
could hardly step in and that was only
worn by the extremists. fashionable or
otherwise. has had its day. All the
new skirts have width at the hem.
Even the street ones are three and four
yards wide. and the house ones are
from six to seven yards at the hem.
They are not lined or stifrened or
worn over petticoats, but they have q
graceful fullness. They are not held
back by elastics, and give no appear
ance of the grotesque.
They are quite ample. easy to walk
In and more graceful on every figure
than the extra tight ones.
There are all sorts of rumors that
the new skirt at the Paris races will
be ten yards wide. but If one listened
to all rumors these days no one would
buy a gown with any feeling of se-
curity.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-29

Mrs. Harlon held the pistol in hei
hand and examined its mechanism
with an absent-minded frown. The
loads lay In glass Of water on the
table beside her; presently she picked
them up in her fingers, dried them on
her handkerchief. replaced them in
the empty chambers Of the revolver
and, crossing the room, laid 1t on the
chimney-piece.
Then she sank her hands deep in
the wide pockets OF her empire dress
ing-gown. compressed her lips for an
instant. sighed heavily, and rang the
bell. To the responding servant she
said briefly:
Il want to speak to your master" I"
and then she turned towards the win
dow and waited while the man went
through the many corridors that lay
between the private suite of his mas
ter and mistress and the billiard room,
where all the men of the party were
making jolly end to a rainy day.
A telegram had just come for
Hughes, summoning him to town by
the midnight express. Chamberlain,
who had arrived late and had to share
his friends apartment, was SO over
5oyed at the prospect of a whole bed
to himself that he offered to drive
him across country to the train. He
regretted the offer directly he had
made 1t. but Hughes had exhibited SO
much pleasure in his acceptance that
1t seemed impossible to withdraw.
While they were discussing the matter
the man came in with Mrs. Harlon's
message. There wasn't fellow pres
ent who would not have been less sur
prised II their hostess had sent for
himself-Mrs. Harlon being that kind
OF woman" Harlon flushed with a
mixture Of Importance and pleasure
and quilted the room at once. After
he was gone all the men but Hughes
laughed; Hughes didn't laugh because
he was scribbling an order to send to
the stables.
Then Chamberlaine became sober
all Of sudden. Il don't believe I'll
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-29
"TeII Me ALL"

20. after ALL" he said, ITS raining
harder than ever"
Hughes walked across to the bell
rope.
Don't go back on friend, Billy"
he said as he rang, II need you to-
night"
Harlon. as he hurried along the
halls, wondered what his wife wanted.
He wasn't the sort of husband whose
presence is frequently demanded.
Then he opened the door of the
boudoir and saw her sitting there
alone by the FIRE.
'You-you sent for me-"
She turned and looked towards the
voice. then rose up and stood there,
resting her hand on the chairback.
Her gown of velvet hung in great,
golden folds around her, and the fire
light outlined the splendor of her hair
and throat and form. She was a strik-
ingly beautiful wonian-the sort OF
woman who wisely chooses to marry a
man both moral and dense. She stood
there now. measuring him and measur-
ing herself. and then. at last, she
spoke
Il sent for you because l wanted to
know how much courage and how
much greatness of character Won
possess"
Harlon, being masculine. naturally
was as completely sure of the nos.
session of every desirable attribute as
he was unaware that his ears stood
out and his legs were bowed.
Anything you want, Ada," he said.
you know you can have"
AS he spoke he could hear that his
words did not sound quite up to the
occasion, although it must be admitted
that as general rule none could be
better suited to alleviate any female
woes, be their cause great or small.
Mrs. Harlon leveled her big. glorious
eyes upon him and smiled.
Thank you" she said. "I have
made up my mind that the only thing
to do is to confess the whole to youp
Harlon looked frightened.
"My-my dear" he stammered-and
then his legs trembled SO that he had
to sit down.
knelt at his feet, leaning her crossed
wrists upon his knees;
TITS Mr.. Chamberlainei" she an
nounced without any further prepara-
ton, and then she buried her face in
her hands and began to sob violently.
Harlon recoiled. He was a good
man. but he did read the papers
enough to understand his apparent
situation.
Ada" he said, and stopped just
short OF my dear" and shook violent
ly with nervous chill.
1 haven't done anything wrong"
said the weeping wife. continuing to
hide her face.
Il never did think much of Cham
berlaine," said Harlon. trying to re-
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-29
Another Operation Avoided,

Another Operation Avoided.
Chicago, Ill. 81 want women to
know what that wonderful medicine,
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. has done for me. Two of the
best doctors in Chicago said / would
die if did not have an operation, and
never thought of seeing well day
again. had a small tumor and female
troubles so that 1 suffered day and
night. A friend recommended Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and it made me well woman. MRS.
ALyENA SPERLING, II Langdon ST.,
Chicago, Ill.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs,
has proved to be the most successful
remedy for curing the worst forms of
female ills, including displacements,
Inflammation, fbroid tumors, irregu-
larities, periodic pains, backache, bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
tion, and nervous prostration. Itcosts
but a trifle to try it, and the result
has been worth millions to many
suffering women.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-29
Linen and Canvas for Book Covers.

Attractive adjuncts to the living
room are magazine covers made from
heavy linens and craftsman's canvas.
For the postcard albums the latter fab
ric rs preferred Both materials can
be had In a variety of colors, and an
applique of cretonne is popular form
Of decoration.
Book covers in cool gray linen,
adorned with spray Of purple or
chids cut from cretonne. are pretty.
and SO are those in terra Gotta crafts
mans canvas. displaying q swastika
cross cut from cretonne In dull orr
entail colorings.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-29
Even the Wells Have FrInqe.

The craze for fringe has reached
vsdls, and all the big new ones are
heavily bordered. sometimes with one
row and sometimes with two. II the
vsil is of the changeable chiffon q
stunning effect in color is produced by
the border of fringe having precisely
the same hues, On the frazier net
wells. which cover a wide range In col
or. the fringe matches in shade.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-29
His Daughter played.

Wife, can't understand, John, why
you always sit on the piano-stool
when we have company. Everybody
knows you can't play note.
Husband-I'm well aware of it,
dear. Neither can any one else when
I'm sitting there.