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The newspaper., 1909-06-25

The Paonia Newspaper g,t out
very fine number of that paper
las; Friday. being the Homeseek
er's Edition. which was prepared
by James Phelan Cuddy. |, was
brimiul of good things concern
ing Paonia. and one would think
after reading it that the place
was certainly the Garden of Eden
of the world. Another thing We
noticed with much pleasure was
that all of the graduation essays
OF the students who had com
pleted the Paonia high school
were printed IN full. These essays
were delivered by the graduates
at the commencement EXERCISES.
We like the good old times when
the graduates appeared before
the footlights and read or de-
livered from memory their gradu-
alton Grafton or essay. This new
foldorol that they go through i
plays and receptions is rather
tame as compared with the old
way. let's have more good readers
and orators.-Montrose Daily
The newspaper., 1909-06-25

tcontInued on page fourl
The newspaper., 1909-06-25

Creditable Number. Last Fri
day the Newspaper of Paonia,
came to our desk not only
covered with glory, but ehock
full of the good things that part
of Delta county is noted for. to-
gether with bit OF history to top
off the 26 page number that Edi-
tor Charley Rawalt has just COM
pleted after several months work
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
ASSOCIATED
CHARITIES
NO RED TAPE IN RELIEVING
SUFFERING - SOME PITIFUL
CASES.

Why have an association Of this
kind here? For the very same reason
they have on in New York, Chicago,
Baltimore or any other city. There
are scores of people here who will
not be cared for any other way. I'm
organized help fails to reach many
In the very greatest need and help )
many not in real true need. United
efforts alone can provide for all.
Whose assoc alton is 1t any way?
IL Is the association OF Bluefeld,
the entire city. 1t is not of or for
any one or several persons, societies
congregations, etc, etc. once each
year all OF the peop'e are called
together to elect officers and ono is
chosen from each congregation in
the city. None is paid anything.
Even the treasurer and booxkeeper
does not get pay. When the city
and It's charity work have grown
larger then likely a paid secretary
and treasurer Will have to be en-
ployed, but not now. who gives
orders. The superintendents, one
for each voting ward In the city,
give orders for food. fuel, clothing,
ETC., to any needy person In his ward
regardless OF who the person is. SO
he is n need. The pas,ors OF the
city have been doing this work free
ly for the simpe reason that they
are calling, know the people better
and can find out quicker who Is
needy. They have spent much time
and great deal of labor In doing
this work. Does red tape interfere
with this charity NO, there has
been no delay or any red tape OF any
nd used. A similar organization
has nveer been affected. The asso-
citation has an ideal method OF car
ing for the needy Of the city. 1t ls
the very finest organization posi-
Bile copied after the best known any
where. The needs of the associa-
ton are published but never the
amount on hand because that would
leave wrong impression. Al Civ
ers have access to the books always
We have very p tiful cases OF need
that would make Bluefeld ashamed
IL reported. We ask for your cash,
clothing. food fuel or any gift at
once and we promise to see that all
have what they need and no more.
Publication committee. G. Il. w.
Kegley.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
A THOUGHTFUL MAN.

minister Of this city prominently
connected with the associated chart
es was pleasantly surprised this
morning when a man OF prominence
met him on the Ctrest and said .
Here Is two dollars that I had plan
ned to spend for tickets to the show
but after thinking OF the destitution
and suffering among the poor OF the
city and the many demands for char
ity. feel that / cou1d put ~ to a
better purpose by hand ng It to you
Use It where It will relieve the need
OF some widow or orphan" The
money was thankfully received, for
the demands on the associated chart
ties have been exceedingly heavy OF
late. There - more restitution in
Blueheld now, perhaps, than at any
previous time in the city's history.
There is so title employment for
the lsbsTiRs slass@ AZ
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
REP. PARSONS BILL PROVIDES
FEDERAL CHILDREN's Blu.
REAU-NEw DEPARTURE IN
THE NATIONAL LIFE.
GRAND OPENING CHORUS,
tBy Mrs. John A. Logan. }

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE effort
being made to obtain national legis-
lat on In behalf OF the children is
one that should receive the nthu-
siastic support not only of all fathers
and mothers, but of all who have
the real we fare of this great coun-
try at heart. A bill has been intro
du ed in the house OF representa-
tives by Repre- entative Parsons of
New York. 1t provides for the es-
adjustment of a federal children's
bureau. The objects of the bureau
will be to investigates infant NOR
tally, the birth rate. physical de-
generacy, orphanag. juvenile delIn-
quency aud Juvenile courts, deser-
ton and Legitimacy. employment,
dangerous occupations, accidents and
diseases of children of the industri-
al classes and legislation affecting
ch ldren in the several states and
territories.
The existing bureau of labor, CEN
sus bureau, bureau of public health
and marine hospital service, and bu-
reau OF education, all have certain
limited and fragmentary response
biiities for the welfare of the ma
on's children. Even these respon-
sibilities. however, might be dis
charged far more completely If they
were concentrated. The labor of
children enters into the relations be
tween employer and employee, and
into the general question of the con-
dition of labor with which the fed
eral bureau Of labor deals, but this
very fact is anomalous and deplor-
able.
Edward T. Devine, general secre-
tary OF the New York Charity Or
ganization Society, in discussing the
subject, said: There should be
no such thing as child labor. and
while it exists 1t should have the
ser Gus attention of the government
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
Child Labor Bureau

not as a normal condition TO be In
lvestigated and regulated like adult
labor in mines and factories, but
as an abnormal ald temporary con-
dition to be eliminated as speedily
as possible. 1t should be investiga-
ted and dealt with not as an indus
trial or commercial problem, but as
one affecting the very life and we'll
being OF the race, as a problem OF
hea tn, education. morals and So
cial economy.
With all recognition OF the use
fulness OF such partial and sporadic
attention AZ the labor bureau has
been able to give TO the subject. 1t
Is obv Gus that the interests OF chill
dren are literally OF vital, nationa,
concern, and that they should be
approached from quite another point
of view than that from which strikes
wages and the conditions of adult
labor are appropriately treated. Nor
does the census bureau serve the
purpose which bureau of children
would serve. Quant'tive .nvestiga-
lions may be made by the census
bureau, but we need a children s
bureau to determine what informa-
ton Is desirable and to consider
what to do after It has been obtain
ed. The rudimentary bureau 4
public health in the treasury depart
ment commands constantly lncreas-
ing respect for its work in con-
trolling epidemics and its scientific
inquiries In various directions, no.
tab'y, for example, in its current in
vestigation OF the hook worm. If
this bureau should eventually out
grow the Limitations imposed by its
origin In the marine hospital SER
wee and should become In reality
bureau Of public health, 1t would
naturally include within its activi-
ties the investigation Of many prob
lens connected with epidemic and
infectious diseases of children and
other dangers to their health.
"But a children's bureau would
seek to promote the health, vigor,
physical well-being and efficiency
of children, and would thus begin
where a health bureau ends. 1t
would utilize TIE results of all in
designations by labor bureau, census
bureau and health bureau, so far as
they bear upon the welfare of chill
dren. II would directly concern IT.
elf with the Improvement OF the
human race by the Improvement Of
its physical and mental stock. Even
the bureau Of education, however,
active and efficient 1t may become
cannot cover the wide range Of &C
tivities which would naturally de-
volve upon the chidren's bureau.
orphanage, illiteracy, illegitimacy
infant mortality, race suicide and
race degeneracy, child dependency,
juvenile delinquency with all its at
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
LINCOLN
CENTENNIAL
TODAY WILL BE OBSERVED AS
LEGAL HOLIDAY BY ACT OF
CONGRESS-.

Washington. Feb. 12.-By joint
resolution late yesterday congress-
made provi5ion, a far as poss BILE.
FOR the observance OF February -,
1909. the centennial ann'versary OF
the birth OF Abraham Lincoln. "a q
special holiday. and authorized the
president TO issue proclan alton
making IL effective in the District OF
Columbia and the terri tories OF Alas
ka, Arizona. New Mexico and Ha-
wall.
In anticipation OF the passage of
such a reso ut!on after he had de-
parted Cor Lincoln's birthplace In
Ksatucky, the pres dent had pre-
pared and signed proclamation
which was Is ued as soon as the
Joint resolution had been signed by
the president of the senate and the
speaker Of the house.
While this proclamation applies
only to the District OF Columbia and
the territories, the states OF Colora-
do. Connecticut, Delaware, Il,ino 8.
Kansas, Mime sofa, Nevada, New
Jersey, New York, North Dakota,
Pennsylvania, Washington and wy
oming have by legislation made Lin
coins birthday legal holiday.
Disappointment will be fet among
the employees at several OF tn, navy
yards throughout the country to-
morrow notably those at Ports
mouth, N. H., Norfolk, Charleston,
Pensacola and San Francigco. be-
cause Secretary of the Navy New
berry, while bel ewing that the In
tent of congress and the president
was to make the holiday general,
issued no orders to the command
ants OF the nay yards, regarding
The observance OF Lincoln day ex-
cept to those specified by congress.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors OF Gorge w. Whit
worth deceased:
In pursuance Of a decree Of the
circuit court of the county OF Mer-
Ger, made in the cause therein pend
ing. to subject the real estate of the
said George w. Whitworth to the
payment OF his debts, you are re-
CURED TO present your claims
against the estate OF the said George
w. WI tworth for adjudication to
James s. Kahle, commissioner at
his office in the said county on OF
before the 18th day Of March, 1909.
Wftne-s w. y. Honaker, clerk OF
the said court, this 10th day Of Jan.
uary, 1903.
w. b. HoNAKER, Clerk.
2-3-6w
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking Toes not cure children
OF bedwettinE. There is a consti.
tutional cause for this trouble. Mrs.
NJ. Summers, Box w, Notre Dame.
Ind, will send free to any mother
her successful home treatment, with
full Instructions. Send no money,
but write her today II your chill
dren trouble you in this way. Don't
cures adults and aged people trou-
blame the child, the chances are It
can't help It. This treatment also
bled with urine difficulties by dag
or night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12

tendant issues or children's courts.
reformatory probation and parental
schools. and the more complete So
cializing OF the public school sys-
tenn, with the broad issues which
this involves are among the prob
lens which we now neglect entire
ly. or In part, but which are OF ma
tional Importance. and which In the
degree aad manner proposed are
clearly within the constitutional
province OF the federal govern
ment."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
DEATH Of
WIN. FLOYD
NEWS RECEIVED LAST NIGHT or
HIS DENISE AT CLIFTON
FORGE, VIRGINIA.

News was received in this city last
night of the death at c ifton Forge
or w. M. Floyd, father OF G. o.
Floyd aad others Of this city. Mrs.
A. Douthat, Mrs. G. w. Lynch, daugh
ters OF the deceased, and c. o. Floyd
s. A. Floyd and Will e Floyd. his
sons, left on No. 4 this morning for
Clifton Forge. No particulars of his
death are known.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
GRAY MACHINE REPAIR SHOP

Sow I'm ne Rear of Fcwlor-R Rich
ardson Company,
All kinds OF repairing OF Lawn
Mowers. Sewing Machines, Bicycles
Guns. Pistols. TyDewriters. Adding
Machines, LScks. Keys Fitted and
In fact. all kinds OF machines Work
and price guaranteed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-12
WILLIAMS UAHBOLIC
sALVE WITH ARNICA
~, wryrw~rxs m q

The best ssave n the world for
cuts, bruises. sores. ulcers, salt
rbeum, letter, chappsd hands and
all ska eruptions. Guaranteed 10
give satisfaction, or money refund.
Cd. 25c. sold By thu White PhAr-
MACY,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-16
HORRIBLE HOLOCAUST.
Tommy johnson and his Mother
Burned to Death.

Shortly before eleven o'clock Satur-
day night David Evans discovered fire
in the house occupied by Tommy John
son and his mother, located just north
of the B. r. Evans home. He gave
the alarm and going to the home dis
covered both persons to be in the house
and carried the body of Mrs. johnson
out of the building, the fire at that
time having not broken out but was con-
fined to the main living room and the
bedroom occupied by the son. Mrs.
johnson was found near a window and
the body of the son was found between
the bedroom and kitchen doors and
would indicate that both were endeav-
oring to make their escape but were
suffocated by the smoke and flames.
The body of Mrs johnson was but
slightly burned about the face, but
Tom was burned so badly that the flesh
was almost all gone from his knees to
his feet, his hands nearly burned off,
his scalp nearly all gone and his face
also badly burned.
The bodies were taken charge of by
Coroner Plummer and conveyed to the
Field undertaking rooms where an in
quest was held Monday morning. F.
b. Lomas, d. Amundson and Otto
johnson were impanelled as a coro-
nor's jury, and after the examination
of the witnesses returned verdict
that the deceased "came to their death
by being burned or suffocated by fire in
their home, origin of the fire being I'M
known"
While but little doubt was entertain
ed of the cause of death, the inquest
was held to set at rest number of
vague rumors of foul play.
IA examination of the bodies failed
absolutely to show the least indication
of cut, blow or other evidence that
death was not the result of fire.
The evidence of witnesses, although
somewhat contradictory, was to the
effect that both the dead persons were
intoxicated in the afternoon and even
ing and laid helpless in their home as
late as O'Clock the evening of their
death, and the fire was presumably the
result of the use of a lamp or matches
while in state of intoXication. If the
stories of some of the neighbors are
true the debauch of Saturday night
was repetition of what had been 60
ing on in the house ever since they had
occupied it.
The funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Bell, were held yesterday after
noon at the Fields undertaking estab-
lishment, with interment in New Ore
gon cemetery.
Mrs. johnson was the widow of
Thomas johnson ST., and was past 80
years of age. The son was in the
neighborhood of 40 years of age.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-16
Surprise Party.

On Friday evening Nov. 18th, large
number of friends and neigbbors met
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mintey and surprised them in the shape
of a farewell party. Fred Beach then
presented Mr.. AMI Mrs. Mintey with
handsome bedroom set, beautiful
white linen table cloth and rug. The
evening was pleasantly spent in music
and dancing; most of them not going
home till daylight. Those present and
donating were: George Hill, Chris
Smith, Arthur Rucker, Fred Beach,
Lee Bloomenrader, Jim Lewis, Will
Ernst. Albert Haupt, Albert Hess,
Andrew Smith, Henry Smith, Dan
Shugrue, Chas. Grimm, Ed Strawn,
Chas. Hanson, I. Lusson, Myron Con-
verse, Frank Wilson, Fred Mintey,
A. Peters, and families; Zbornik Bros,
d. A. Lyons, E. M. Cole, Tim Adams
and son, Grandpa Mintey, E. Ratz, w.
Ratz, c. Blaser, and the Misses Carrie
Hill, Bertha and Linnie Blaser, Lizzie
| Cole and Emily Decker,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-16
DOWN ARD COURSE
Fast Being ERealized by Cresco People.
A little backache at first.

A little backache at first.
Daily increasing till the back is lame
and weak.
Urinary disorders quickly follow;
Diabetes and finally Bright's disease.
This is the downward course of kid
ney ills.
Don't take this course. Follow the
advice of Cresco citizen.
Mrs. John Light, of Cresco, Iowa,
says" For years | suffered from
kidney complaint and rheumatic pains
in loins and limbs. The kidney secre-
tons were entirely too frequent in pas
sage and at one time my limbs became
so badly swollen that | was unable to
put on my shoes. | tried various rene
dies, but became discouraged, as moth
ing helped me and | did not know what
to do. | felt better in short time and
continued taking the remedy until !
noticed a great Improvement. can now
rest well and my Kidneys are normal.
| do not believe would be alive today
had it not been for the curative power
of Doan's Kidney Pills."
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name -Doans-
take no other,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-16
Cresco Union Savings Bank.

On the second page of this issue APP
pears statement of the condition of
the Cresco Union Savings Bank at the
close of business on Nov. 3rd. state
ment that is required by law.
The report is highly gratifying to the
officers of the bank and to the friends
and patrons of the institution as it dis
closes the largest amount of assets and
deposits since the bank was organized.
The total assets now reach the sum of
1929. 654 and at the rapid rate of in
crease maintained by this bank will
soon place it in the million dollar class.
Over third of the total assets is
composed of savings deposits and de-
notes both the thrift of the community
and the confidence in and popularity OF
the bank. The management of this
bank has from its organization beer
always courteous and accommodating
but Withal conservative and business.
like and these features have resulted in
the upbuilding of this banks business
to its present splendid proportions.
Evans and Gunderson will have an
auction sale on the B. r. Evans farm
four miles northwest of Cresco on Fri
day of this week. the 10Th, commenc-
ing at 10 o'clock, to dispose of seven
head of horses, % head of mich cows
and young stock, hay, corn, household
goods and farm machinery, on the
usual terms. Finegan is the auctioneer,
and e. j. Thomas the clerk. Mr.. Gun
derson, who has been on the place for
the past two years will remove to
Charles City where he has position as
teamster with the Hart-Parr Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-16
THANKSGIVING PROGRAM
Opera House, Cresco, Benefit of the
w. o. L. C. l. A.

PART L.
Ladies' orchestra. Medley: War Songs of
Misses Ruth Connolly, lone Helen and Elsie
Kakac, Lillian st. John, Helen and Cert
rude kessel.
Chorus. ."Drnk To Me Only With Thine
Eyes Ben Jonson Cl573-lG}7)
Trio: "Roses and Niolets' ............... Blake
Misses Webster, Barker and Mrs.
oMalcy.
Song and Dance: 'rhe Poppy and the Pink
Genevieve Gender, Helen and Florence
Patterson and Eileen OMaley.
s.o, a. Killarney
! b. Comm Thro' the Rye
Observation-Disclosures. Mrs &. C. o. Malley.
Selections from "Ihe Tender foot
Pm Peaceable Party
Mr.. C; G Burgess and Chorus
.....M Mr.. Charles Nichols and Chorus with
Military Drill
Finale. .................... Chorus
PART III.
'SThe Mnuet' (as sung and danced by the
Misses Nesheim, Robinson. Webster, Watts,
Laidlaw, Barker, Mesd. swenson and
O'Malley.
Bavarian Hishlands1. Rudolph sinnhold
Misses Connolly and Kakac.
Sextet: clio People. from .'liavana''
Misses Nichols, Swenson. Hardy, Moen,
Crowell and Davis.
Solo: "Bedouin Love Song. Dudley Buck
Mr.. Lyon.
Double Quartette-
Old English.Son Cycle: "Floras Holiday
Observation-Disclosures. ....... Wilson
Misses Webster. Neshiem, Mesd. Swenson
OMalley. Messrs. Patterson, Brown, Haven
and Lyon.
Chorus. ............... Medley of Old Songs
Miss Bernice Laidlaw, Accompanist.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-16

Frank Peckham passed away last
Saturday afternoon as the result of
some intestinal disease. The funeral
took place yesterday afternoon at the
M. E. church.
Why get up in the morning feeling blue,
Worry others and worry you;
Here's secret between you and me,
Better take Rocky Mountain Tea.
VIM. Connolly.
On Monday night. Nov %, we will
have DR.. Cook S return to civilization
in Moving Pictures at the Family
Theater. Admission 5 cents. Two
performances and more if necessary.
Chas. McCullow, who for several
years has been clerk in the Nichols
clothing store, terminated his connec-
ton there on Saturday last and has
entered the employ of Allen, the shoe
man.
The union Thanksgiving service will
be held this year in the Methodist
church Thursday morning Nov. 18th at
1890 O'Clock. Rev. Mr.. Bell, the new
pastor of the Baptist church will
preach.
1t will pay you to see me before plac-
ing your Insurance. can save you
money. Ten good reliable companies.
E. M. SToCKNAN.
Office over Cresco Rest Room,
Cresco, Iowa. N. |. Phone No. 4.
Are you going to buy watch? Call
at Swenson's and look over his elegant
new line of watches. He can save you
money. Prices ranging from 81 and
up. Best Bargains -Lowest Prices
w. o. SwENsoN, the Leader.
All members and families of the M.
B. A. lodge are invited to be present
at our next regular meeting which will
be on Thursday evening, Nov. 18th.
An oyster supper will be served
w. w. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-16
Interesting Merchandise.

l am showing for the first-in Cresco
some very interesting lines in
Hammered Brass, Copper, Electric
Lamps and Historical Morse Pottery.
The name, Morse Pottery, has two-fold
significance. Its principal artists and
workers were Morse born. They in
herited the training of the Danish pot
teries, inspired by government patron
age. They came to this country to
produce here the prizes of the arts of
Morse antiquities, exhumed from the
burial places of their ancient race.
These interesting reproductions, faith
full in form and decoration, present the
realistic appearance of antique bronze,
just as recovered from an Oblivion long
preceding the times of recorded history.
The line is most beautiful and interest
ing and is shown and sold only by
w. o. SWENSON, THE JEWELER,
who has it most artistically arranged
in one of his beautiful show windows.