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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
Orleans Items.

Bert Perry had corn shredders one
day this week.
A good many of our young people at
tended Frank E. Longs show Saturday
evening and by all reports the play was
fine.
Frank Farrell spent Sunday at the
Ned Pollitt come.
Fred Howard and family spent Sun
day at the home of his father, w. E.
Howard.
Oscar Kitchen spent Sunday in Cres-
co visiting friends.
Frank and Roland Burr attended the
farewell dance at E. Bergman's, south
of Cresco, Friday evening.
School will commence next Monday
in Dist. No. 3 with Kate Fitzgerald as
teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton entertained
company Sunday afternoon.
Geo. Burgess has his threshing out
fit in good repair again and will be
ready to start about the middle of the
week. AS he will have quite few jobs
to finish it will keep him at work this
| fall later than usual.
Mesd. Steinmetz and Walton attend
ed the Ladies Aid at VIM. Franks last
Thursday.
Husking corn is all the rage in this
neighborhood. A good many could use
more help if it could be had
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
Low Round-trip Fares to Council
Bluffs and Omaha in Novem-
Der and December.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway.

This Railway will sell excursion
tickets to Council Bluffs ard Omaha in
November and December at ONE AND
ONE-HALF FARES FOR THE
ROUND TRIP. on account of the fol
lowing expositions:
National Horticultural Con-
gress at Council Bluffs, No
vember Is to 20. Tickets on
sale November Is to Is and Is.
Return limit November %.
National Corn Exposition at
Omaha, December to Is. Tick
cts on sale beginning Deem
Der 6. Return limit Deem
Der 20.
Further information from local agent
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail.
way. F. A. Miller, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
Interesting Window Display.

Sobolik & Petersen have on display
in their show window a Stewart cook
stove, which was bought by the late
Milo Farnsworth in Clearwater, Wis,
in 1864, and has been in use in the
Farnsworth family ever since, having
been brought to Howard county in a
lumber wagon. 1t is in good condition,
and has never had any repairs except
new CRATES. 1t was built by the Fuller
& Warren Co., who are still making
the we'll known Stewart ranges and
stoves.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
FOR SALE.

Three Aberdeen Angus bulls, one
Show bull; also my herd bull Black
hawk will be offered for sale in Dec.
1909; also have few Berkshire, boars
of high breeding for sale. No drones
kept in my herd, only the best. Also
have 100000 choice Evergreen trees
and apple trees that | will offer at half
price. Good evergreens from to a it..
at $1,000 per 100. This offer stands
good to Dec. l, 1909; this is for spring
delivery 1910. Write for wants.
JOHN j. WALENTA,
Calmar, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
A DISTINGUISHED Visitor.

One of the attractions at the depot
last Saturday was the massive Poland
China hog, Perfect Sunshine, that came
to Cresco on the one o'clock train to
make his home here the coming year.
He is now the property of Lydon and
Koehler, Mr.. Lydon having recently
purchased one-half interest in him. He
is an exceptionally smooth animal and
is conceded by good judges to be one
of the very largest hogs living today.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
Lonrdes.

We are having quite fine fall weather
now, which seems to please our farmer
friends greatly.
Miss Emma Capouch is visiting her
sister, Mrs. James Novak, this week.
C. Foley and sister, Miss Mary, at
tended church in our town Sunday.
Vincent Kubik was an Alta Vista
shopper Tuesday.
Little Miss Mayme Montague visited
her aunt, Mrs. Thos. Reynolds, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kubik and the
latter's sister, Mrs. Regina Mrschek,
spent last Saturday evening at the
Will Hosek home, east of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Novak were
Cresco shoppers Monday.
Frank Lipa left week ago last Sun
day to join his brother in Minnesota.
James Mrachek from near Protivin
visited at the John kubik home last
Sunday. His sister, Miss Regina, &C
companied him home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Komarek and
daughters, Wayne and Clara, and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Kubik visited at the
Frank Capouch, Sr., home near Proti-
vim Sunday.
The Misses Maggie and Susie Urban
and Mary Beaumaster spent Sunday
afternoon with Miss Lizzie Neubauer.
Frank Maruska entertained company
Saturday afternoon.
Frank Neubauer called on his friend,
Joe Kubik, Sunday afternoon.
Miss Harriet Birmingham is visiting
under the parental roof.
Mrs. Frank Praska and little son
from near Elma, attended church al
Lourdes Sunday.
Pat Norton is building a new house
Wonder who the lucky girl is?
Lewis and Frank Derr were pleasan,
callers at the John Bilek home Sunday
George Franklin made trip to Elms
Sunday.
Albert Vokaty called at the James
Hruska, ST., home last Sunday after
noon.
Frank Haskovetz called on Antor
Kubik Sunday.
Wedding bells will soon be ringing.
Mr.. Drtina and family called at The
Steve Kubichek home last Sunday.
Chiidren Cry
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
School Report

of school taught in district No. 6, New
Oregon twp, Howard county, for the
month ending Nov. 5, 1909.
Number days taught, 20.
Number pupils enrolled, 16.
Average daily attendance Jap.
Those neither absent nor tardy are
Fred Shafer, Vern Hooper, Donald
Hooper, Harold Hooper and Melvin
Moe. ADoLPH SvoBoDA, Teacher.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
Saratoga.

F. R. Smart drove over to Cresco
last Friday.
Chas. Sigler was Chester caller
last Saturday.
Chas. Halweg was over from Davis
Corners, Sunday.
DR.. Jones was called to bargains,
near Riceville, Monday morning.
Aug. Schimming went to Cylon,
Wis, to assist his brother-in-law, A.
C. Campbell who is in the hardware
business at that place.
Mrs. Painton, from Linsey, Wis, is
here visiting at the Sigler and AL.
Lokie homes.
Bert Miles and family drove over
from Riceville, visiting with his
parents over Sunday.
Mrs. Lou Thomas and daughter
Gladys came over from Riceville, last
Friday, visiting with relatives and
friends for few days. They will also
visit at Maple Leaf and Elma before
returning home.
County Supervisor Wallace was in
Cresco, the fore part of the week, at
tending regular meeting of the Board
of Supervisors.
All members of the M. B. A. Lodge
are urged to be present at our next
regular meeting which will be on Satur-
day, Nov. 18th. There is candidate
to be initiated and after the meeting
an oyster supper will be served.
Chas. Miller, who lives on the Vol
brecht place about a miles northwest
of here, will have an auction sale, Nov.
10th, and after having everything
arranged will move to Garnavlllo, Ia,
where he bought house last summer.
AL. Harris came over from Riceville
in his auto, Saturday evening, to get
a couple of young hounds that he
bought of Mr.. Morton, of Cresco, and
were sent over here by stage.
Lots of thunder and lightning accom-
panied by heavy rain, was the doings
here early this Thursday morning.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12

Our farmers are tired of blowing and
are shredding corn while they are rest
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
Notice..

All parties desiring to sell milk in
the corporation of Cresco, must make
application at once for license to do so,
as ordinance will be strictly enforced
P. G. BUTTON,
City Milk and Dairy Inspector.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
Suit Department

Buy your Suit today while our stock is not broken
too much Prices from $1,000 up to $500
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
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, 1909-11-12
Closing Out Sale.

For the next 80 days all Buggies,
Surveys, Wagons and Trucks will go at
a Discount of Is to 25 per cent.
F. ]. KLIMEsH, Protivin, Iowa.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
Rare and Interesting Collection Of Relics

To see curious and interesting relies of
foreign climcs and lands one has but
to visit the homes of our native sea cap
. tains They have interesting lore of 9th
cr coasts far and near, which make them
sources of valuable and instructive know
ledge.
Captain Lake is one of them His dom
ocile is filled with all kinds of curios OBJ
tanned ON his various long and perilous
voyages. Formerly his wife, Mrs. Abbie
lake, shared the sea pcrils with her mate,
then she wearied of so many hair breadth
escapes. with the waves rolling as high
as house. and became land bound.
From the wild interior of Chile, the
Captain has curiously carved boxes, etc.
From native wood ship implement, call
I'D ''fid." another ship tool made from
!, ne jaw bone of Il whale from Hudson
J ~ is an interesting rclie A puzzle box.
ich would twist a Chinaman to open,
lie on board ship is another wonder.
- Captain might duplicate it and place
ah' on the market. lin could make heaps
"f opey A token Of his high standing
aeeetfi,Sd respect among those who knew long
SIS gold headed cane On the gold knob
is engraved the date of gift from
friends This cane was made from the
keel of the old ironclad Kearsage
The veteran Captain asked the
scribe as to knowledge possessed as to
the whereabouts of the Kearsage now.
The poor. innocent scribe thought it was
in the bay and intended swimming out
some fair afternoon and look at it. The
Captain looked his supreme contempt of
.srel shortage of real lnowingness.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
COMPASSES MAY GO BEGGING
Supervisor Of Streets Expects to
Have Tangible Work
ing Points

Progress in this borough is on
the wing. 1t is with us. Our roads
and streets signify the truth Of it
most emphatically. Our Road
Supervisor has some newly hatch
ed plans for road improvement
which will work a great and perm
anent good i'll the way Of roads.
For two years he has made a spec
ial study Of road building and con
suited long and often with the
Mayor, who knows pile beside
skulls and Latin affixes to your
vertebra. The man Of road max
ing has strenuously kicked" be-
cause he had no curb line on many
1T the streets to work from. Hc
has always been guided by a com
pass and he. does not relish this
guess work. Now he is to have all
the curb lines he wants and road
manufacturing will be brought
down to science with the aid of
the councilnen.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
W0T'S THAT? QUIET FOURTH
Bot the Small Boys Needn't
Worry Only Woman's
Suggestion

The Mayor of Atlantic City
passed SUCCESSFULLY through pain
full ptperhaps delicious ordeal
last week. He was the only male
member present i'll the modestly
congregated Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs of New Jersey. 400
women and one mere man. Bet
he looked good and sat up real
straight. There they were in com
plete numbers 400 old and new
Iassies. The Mayor smilingly en-
dorscd every word the women said.
He had to. There was no rear door,
all the windows were guarded and
he had no gun. A vivid word pic
.ture was given Of a future mayor
in skirts, the Mayor put up day
lawn smile and looked real good
again. One woman told of the in
fiiciency Of man, illustrating it by
telling how moving. machine or
automobile or some other modern
sontraption got balky and six
men were on their knees before it
when woman swept along on high
leels and mushroom hat and
gracefully taking from her head
gear dangerous looking hat pin,
pointed it at the thing and it i'm
mcdiately began to work. She
might make everything work bui
pa" that way. "Pa" has to be
worked" on different basis.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
HELLO BILL

Filled from start to finish with the
brightest of lines and the most ludcrous-
" funny situations Hello Bill" Willis
Maxwell Goodhue's famous farcical com
edy. which is to be presented by Walter
+. Perkins and a strong supporting com
pany at the Apollo Theatre the latter
part of this week with Friday and Satur-
day matinces, stands, after ten successful
tours of the United States and Canada.
as the best farcical comedy from the pen
of an American author When, after an
entire decade of performances, 4 praduc
ton is presented on the same standard Of
excellence as at the original production
with equally as good if not better east
and Will, star of national reputation in
the leading role, it is pretty eNidqht that
that particular attraction is one whose
merit is pretty well established: such is
Hello Bill" and Manager Mooro's pat
rons can assure themselves of one Of
the greatest comedy treats they have
ever enjoyed.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
MIDNIGHT ATTACK BY F|ENO
Woman Bfavely Defends Herself
Against the Bfute Bit His
Fingers-Bfood Flows

Last Wednesday night as Mrs.
Harry Gensheimer was returning
from Atlantic City at midnight,
She was attacked by young negro.
She had expected to be met at
the trolley by her husband. As he
failed her she bravely started out
alone. Her home is on the New
Road. When the lady reached the
New Road and Washington avenue
negro. sprang in front of her and
asked her name. Before she could
reply he took her by the throat, as
She struggled and tried to scream.
he thrust his free hand in her
mouth, throwing her to the ground.
She bit his hand SO severely that
afterwards the traces Of blood was
strcaked on her face and front of
white blouse. In his pain the me-
gro removed his hand from con
tact with the woman's sharp teeth,
when she set up series Of wild
shrieks, which brought assistance.
The black fiend ran away SO quick
ly that no trace of him could be
found.
Had not his victim showed un-
usual resistance and fight a more
serious tragedy would have taken
place. The frightened woman was
taken home by two neighboring
boys.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
NEW YORK BIRD |NVADEs
It Wasn't a Devil Bird, Bot
a Devil Of a Bird II
Has Proven to Be

Last week bright, warm, sun
ny day camped with us. We well
coined it and our thoughts strayed
among the blossoming trees, birds
and-but close by a re-continued
song Of last summer, lost chord,
as it were, greeted our ear. 1t
wasn't native, this frail thing
with gossmar wings and sting
like gattling gun. No, perish
the thought. 1t had wandered
from afar, from New York, we
think. The word was sent to the
Mayor by wireless telegraphy. He
industriously ordered the winged
singer to move on. 1t did. We
will no longer tolerate such ele-
ments of inharmony and discord
within our incorporated limits. 1t
was last heard of in Atlantic City.
The County Board Of Freeholders
will take action on the subject at
their next seance.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
WHILE At WORK
SSKK[[ T
Halts His ,TfoweI
jEnough to Tell
of His Doings

Fess has been on the still
I ] a the whole truth and no
& but the truth as to the de-
1opment of the various kinds of
business carried on i'll town. 1t
has interviewed the builders and
will get after other industries after
the other people have given up their
secrets.
Howard Z. OFT. seems to be about
as omnipresent as it is possible for
one man to be. If there is a new
paving being set he seems to hover
about, taking hand. Straightway
The Press ordered someone to col
Lar Mr.. OFT, wherever he might bt
found and find out his business.
This man of affairs does not con-
fine his work to Plcasantville as he
recently finished mile and one
quarter of cement sidewalk III
Mortified. This speaks well OF
that vicinity. Another recent con
tract completed is i'll the front Of
the property of Mr.. Geo. Frambes,
ON south Washington ave. With
in the past year the properties OH
this portion of Washington avenu,
paved by Mr.. OFT, are those Of D.
Edwards, Rev. E. White, Charles
Shewell, Henry Murtaugh, Maggie
Candy. On north Washington
avenue, Theodore Roth, James
Frampton, L. d. Champion, Mrs.
E. Sibley and X. lIeinzcr. On
Mams avenue, Lewis Garty, w. II.
Kniss, Roland Place, Winfred Ad-
ans, Roland Lake, Joseph Gard
ner, Frank Johnson, Mrs. Falk-
man and A. Whitson. On the
New Road, Henry Crawford, I.
: Crawford and Frank Warner have
had their properties 50 adorned.
Mr.. OFT keeps on an average ten
men at work, sometimes more, sell
dom less. He is one of the town
benefactors indeed.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15

Mrs. job Risley spent Tuesday il
Phila
Mrs. Preston Adams Bible class of tn,
Presbyterian Sunday school held soc
ial at the home of George Somers OF
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Curtis Young entertained hel
mother, Mrs. Curtis, son and daughter
Of Phila., several days last week.
Mrs. James Hires and her granddaugil
ter, Miss Edna, of Palmyra, are tho
guests Of Mrs William T. Adams
Mrs. Lydia Whitaker. who has made
her home with Mrs. J. Ii. North all win
ter, has gone to. Boston for the summer
Rev G. n SpaIding. Of Phila., was en-
tertained by friends several days of last
/, week. Mr.. Spalding was former rector
of st. Marks Episcopal church.
Mrs Lucas Lake died at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Emma English, at
Mays Landing, May 1lth. Interment
took place at lions cemetery Thursday
May 18th.
Mr. and Mrs Oberholtzer entertained
some friends at cards, Tuesday evening.
Those present We're Mr. and Mrs Clar-
cnce Eastlack, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Edwards.
Mr. Thomas Ingersol, who for 25
wears has been sexton and ianitor OF
Salem NJ. f. church, has handed in his
resignation. Sunday. May 9 was the
last time in which he acted in that cap
acity.
Mr.. Isaac G. Griseom. aged 50 wears
died on Friday night al his home n All
Iantic CITY. and was buried Tuesday
morning at llO0 o'clock at PleasantviIl,
cemetery, Rev. Mr.. Sinkinson officiating
Mr.. Griscom was resident Of Pleas
antviile and for number of years had
charge OF the Atlantic City cemetery III
this place.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
CENT A WORD

For Sale, cheap ono horse, heavy wag
on: one-horse covered huckster or mar
ket wagon, new; two borse heavy wag-
on; nice 2-seat carriage; two sets don-
Bile work harness: truck shelving with
springs; 50 white Leghorn puilets.
great layers. Wilmer Pedrick, Absec-
on. lie
Girls Wanted by manufacturer, 40 or
5O-to work on sewing machines.
Gan make from So to SO per week. r.
a'Tess Office. lU
Ocean Heights Cottage for Rent IS
rooms; all conyeniences; beautifully
furnished; Suburban ears stop at door
Apply Mrs A. K Wilson, owner. lie
For Sale-Cigar ana Tobacco and Con
feetfoaery ShQj; large ice cream trade.
Stationery and School Supplies. Ad-
dress Box 524. Pleasantville, N. j.
Window sashes and frames for sale. A.
j. Mann, 55 N. Main st. &c
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
A povFPTIE SOCIAL

Yes, oh yes. be prepared for the grandc
Povertie Social, which shall be held il
We Presbyterian Chapel on ye Thursda,
evening neXte. Ye younge ladies and yc
yolnge gentlemen of We Bible class, Goo
willing. shall be We hosts and ye hostess
cs That old hearts may be made
youngc and younge blood made pIrer
there shall be witnessed the "CourtsbiT
of Ode Maides and Old Bachelors
Furthermore, it shall be bottle meetc
and proper that everybody arrive at ye
correct hour of We clock and thus
avoide we penalty of fine for being
either too late or too early.
A few pennies in the pocket and The
heart to- draw them forth, will suffice
for righte merrie evening.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
Writers Give Vent to Feelings on Various Local Issues

Every practical, up-to-date minister of
the gospel will heartily endorse the good
work done in this mems church. Not
all, however, have the back bone to SO
openly declare. Their buttered bread de-
pends too much on catering to the dwarf
I'd minds and dormant senses Of their
Congregations. Bravery nowadays does
lot consist in going out on the battle
iield. but it too often means going with
,ut sustenance and depriving a wife and
family of a living by open rebellion to
he popular idea.
It is hoped that Reverend Goodman
nay return from his European trip next
all and again renew his good work. The
snterprising, little reporter of the ''fair,
rail sex has done good thing by Civ
ng so much publicity to this novel plan
of getting men into any kind of a church.
Hunt her up and give her a leather medal
MANS MAN.
COMMENTATOR AND COMPLAINT
Editor The Press.
Dear Sir:-In your last issue we were
sIad to see that Council had decided to
rive the property owners the grade Of
:ertain streets. We were also grlad to
notice that you advised the property
owners to make improvements. Now,
we must say, that it is good sound
Judgment ON your part and we would
be glad to see the residents here look at
the matter the same as YOU do If you
or one of your representatives, would
take a stroll on Third street between
Pleasant avenue and the Reading rail
\ L. - L.
are making improvements by laying
'oncrete walks and making respectable
looking lawns. After taking glance
at those places your attention will be
allied to a house that fronts on Pleasant
avenue, its back coming close to the side
lawn of one of these residents. This
house is occupied by son Of Italy who
peddles beer and the empty beer bottles
and refuse from the barn lie in this
back lot. We are compelled to take the
odor that arises. There is another house
that fronts on Second street, between
Pleasant avenue and the Reading rail
road and on the back lot there is COW
stable. The refuse from the stable is
thrown alongside of the fence of our
properties and the odor from it is some
thing that we will be unable to stand
much longer. If Council or the Board
Of Health does not take action we will
be compelled to go before the State
Board. It is not very agreeable for us to
try to improve our properties while
others right close to us try to do all
they can to damage and hurt the looks
of them.
Yours truly.
TWO PROPERTY OWNERS.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-05-15
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS ARE
NECESSARY.

Dear Editor:-Let us suppose that the
Fire Company's apparatus was purchased
with the peoples money, as Taxpayer"
said in his letter published last week,
might ask the gentleman if he does not
think the company's membership should
be kept up in quality? I am an old
member of the Company and want to
see standard of membership set up and
lived up to. We want men of integrity,
men of worth. faithful men who do not
shirk any of the responsibilities of citiz-
enship. Yours truly,
A RUNNER.