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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-20
Barre's Picnic August z.

"Yaller-leg" chickens had better
stand shy! The fifteenth annual bas-
ket picnic at Barrels upper mill, near
Lexington, will be held on Tuesday,
August 2. This has always been the
crowning event of Lexington, but the
occasion this year is looked forward
to with keener interest and greater
pleasure than ever.
Five hundred invitations have been
issued, many of them going to the ut
termost parts of the earth. There
will be music by a Columbia band,
and "yaller-leg" chickens and open
top tarts galore.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-20
Clemson Institute.

We have been requested to an
nounce that farmers Institutes, under
the auspices of Clemson College, will
be held in Leesville on July 25th, with
an able corps of speakers. 1t is hoped
that a good crowd will be In. attend,
ance. Farmers should bear IN nina
that the greatest good comes to those
who frequently ask questions, and
those in charge of the Institute espe-
cially desire that this be done.
Prof. D. N. Barrew will be in charge
of the institute.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-20
Corn Growers Meet Friday.

The Lexington County Corn Grow,
ers association will hold its second
meeting on next Friday, the 22nd, and
it is hoped that there will be a large
Papers will be read by
Prof. s. S. Lindler, J. Weir Addy and
Gus Barre, all members of the associa-
ton. The meeting will be held in the
cours house, omMencing at II a. m.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-20
smcak-G eddings.

Miss Anna Smoak and Mr.. Ralph
Geddings were married in Columbia
on July 6. The bride is we'll known
in Lexington, her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. L. E. M. Smoak having resided
here for q number Of years, and her
many friends will learn of her mar
riape with interest and pleasure.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-20
Church Struck by Lightning

During an electric storm last Friday
evening the Swansea Baptist church
was struck by lightning and consider
ably damaged. Members Of the con,
gregation gathered on Saturday and
the damage repaired. The clock IN
the building was torn to pieces.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-20
Crop Conditions Bad.

Crops throughout the county are in
bad condition with few exceptions.
Cotton is small and the color is not
good. Corn, while not up to last
wear, is better on an average than
cotton, and fair yield is hoped for.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-20
Barbecue at Irene.

We will furnish barbecue at Irene
on August 9Th. Candidates will ad-
dress the people and a good dinner
will be served. George Kyzer,
a1udO B. B. Pound.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
Protivin.
March 16. 1910

March 10, lJlO.
The following were jackson Junction
callers last Thursday: A. ]. Mikesh,
Emil Polsshek, Fred Lukes and r.
Lukes.
Messrs. Frank Vachta and Joseph D.
Bouska and Miss Frances KOstka were
Cresco callers Thursday.
Mrs. Henen Lukes is reported sick
at this writing.
The stock of the Protivin
Creamery Association held their annual
meeting Tuesday. March 9Th.
Frank v Kinkor of Chippewa Falls,
Wis. is here visiting at the home of
his brother, Mat Kinkor. He was
called here by the illness of his mother.
John L Klemish was up from Spill
vile Sunday last.
Miss Emma Svestka of jackson juno,
ton is visiting at the Henry Lukes
home.
James Andera had the misfortune to
lose one Of his horses last week.
Frank Vachta was Jackson juno
ton visitor Friday last.
Frank j. Klimesh is having another
large shed built in our town. He will
use it for his large supply of farm i'm
plements.
Our town now has two grocery
stores. Albert ]. Mekish added q
grocery department to his line of goods
last week.
John ]. Mikesh returned home last
week from Kansas City, where he pur-
chased . new merry-go-r round, known
as the Jumping Horse Garry Us-All. :"
He expects to travel with this new
and up-to-date outfit into the neighbor-
ing towns during the coming summer.
Mr.. Mikesh had share in merry-go.
round last year. but sold out to his
partner, John A. Dostal.
John Vachta made trip to Spill
vile one day last week.
Anton w. Pecinovsky, q former resi-
dent of near PrOtlvin, but now of Wag-
ner, S. D., will be married to Miss
Myrtle Elrod at CORTLAND, Kas., Tues
day, March 2Srd.
Teaching in District No. 10 school,
New Oregon twp, commenced last
Monday with Miss Hazel Lewis as
teacher.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
MARRIED.

On Wednesday afternoon, March
10th, at 200 o'clock, at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Farnsworth near
Cresco, occurred the marriage of their
daughter Frances to Mr.. Leon l..
Lewis, Rev. Young Of Ridgeway offici-
ating. The ceremony was witnessed
by company Of the relatives and inn
mediate friends of the bride and groom.
After congratulations we're offered,
the guests were served with refresh
ments. A large number of choice and
useful gifts expressed the best W ishes
of host Of friends.
These young peopl are well know in
this community, having grown to man
hood and womanhood here, and the in
cident of their marriage is of unusual
interest to their many friends and ac-
.quaintances in this vicinity. The groom
is son of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Lew
is, who resides near Cresco. He 10 a
young man Of excellent habits. of thor
ough industry and sterling worth, and
his fidelity to every trust bespeaks for
him successful future. The bride is
young woman who il eminently quali-
fed to unite with MIR. Lewis in the
work of life. Her frank and cheerful
disposition, her sincere devotion to
home duties and her interest in her So
cial circle recommend her as home
maker in the truest sense.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis will make their
home on farm near st. Claude, Mani
toba, Canada, where Mr.. Lewis has
been farming for the past year. They
will be greatly missed here. but they
go bearing with them the assurance
and the best wishes Of wide circle Of
friends. Con-.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18

Hughes Comedy Co. gave shows ii
our town for four nights. beginning
Thursday evening the 10th. They le1t
Monday morning for Ridgeway wheFoI
they expect to stay during this week.
Joseph d. Bouska and Frank Vachta
took tie Hughes Comedy Co. 70 Ridge
way.
J. j. Lukes took q load Of butter To-
jackson Junction, yesterday.
Ed Lukes made trip to Cresco lest
Monday. q.
Joe Kostka accompanied by the
Misses Frances Kostka aud Josie Frey
were Cresco shoppers today.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
North Albion.

~ AVA ~ 11AVAVAAe s
Fine roads in this part Of the country
Miss Cornie Cornwall has just finished
a very successful term of school in the
Nichols district and has returned to:her
home IN Wisconsin.
Amiel Keune is busy hauling lumber
for new barn which he intends build
+ ing in the near future. -
Otto Volkman has moved on to his,
farm and will be at home to his friends
April LIST.
Miss Clara Mandelko has been quite
sick the last week.
AS Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Walter were
going to Cresco last Friday, the sleigh
tipped over and Mrs. Walter was 80.
seriously injured that medical attend
ance was necessary. At this writing
she is somewhat better.
Alex Goetsch and sister, Miss Ida re-
turned from their Wisconsin visit last
week, and although Wisconsin climate
did not agree with them, they say they
had good time.
A number of Golden Ridge residents
are suffering from mumps.
Mrs. Chas. Mast is in the Kessel hos
pital, where she has had an operation
for appendicitis. We are glad to hear
that she is recovering rapidly.
Mrs. Annie Hayes entertained sew
eral lady friends at tea last Tuesday
afternoon.
Albert Ludwig is busy hauling rock
for q new barn.
Mrs. John Bronner ST., is on theisick
list now.
While making soap Mrs. VIM. Keu-
ne had the misfortune to get some of
the I've in one of her eyes burning 1t
quite badly. Only by prompt assist
ance was she saved from painful burn
John Bigalk sold horse to H. Rud-
dy Saturday for $225.
What made Albert Bronner look 80
tired Saturday? Why he had to walk
half the way to Cresc0, as his horse
got tired and hungry and refused to 60
farther, Albert was obliged to put the
horse iii a barn and try walking.
A number Of our neighbors have be-
gan husking corn. They say lthe corn
Is in good condition for cribbing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil DeGraye spent
Sunday at the home Of John Walter.
Din MCGEE and sisters visited at Mr..
-Farrel's Sunday. .Sars
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Bigalk visited
Tuesday and Wednesday at the home
Otto Gericke, near Vernon.
Miss Florence eager visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Dan MCGEE, from Friday un-
til Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Amiel Keune and Miss
Hazel Stayner visited at A. A. Bigalk,s
Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Paulson was caller at
Cresco Monday.
Smith and Kruger are busy saving
wood these days.
Miss Clara Miller visited friends 1t
Wykof, Mimi, last week.
Josie and Esther Bigalk visited at
Amiel Keune's last Saturday.
Mat Roche arrived from Butte. Mon
tana. last Monday for visit with rel
atiyes and friends and especially to
visit his brother Willie Roche, who has
been quite sick and is not recovering
as fast as his many friends would like
him to.
Charles Mandelko finished moving
Monday
Jake Jewpher was caller in Bonair
last Monday
Herb Keune sold cattle in Lime
Springs last Saturday.
Chas. and Newton Bigalk were Cres~
co callers last Saturday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
Orleans Items.

Roland Burr returned home Sunday.
He has been working for Fred Howard
the past week.
Vitalis Ahern and Joe Walton are
working with the Geo. Burgess thresh-
ing outfit.
Some Of our neighbors are husking
corn? Who says this ID not Q booy
part of the world? ,ssss,, ~. 81
Mrs. Jane Miller Is visiting with her
son Curtis for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Pollitt and little
daughter are spending few days ct
the d. Farrell home.
Mrs. Ada White, Of Cresco, was
helping Mrs. F. Walton . few days The
first Of the week.
Mrs. Steinmetz ard little son Elmsr
spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. r.
H. Burr.
Mr.. and Mrs.. ]. Cunningham entsr-
tanned company Sunday.
J: v. Ahern purchased team from
s. "A. Sutton.
Frank and Roland Burr are helping
Dick Morton with his threshing.
TRIxIE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18

DIR. SToCKDALE wants every person
who suffers from chronic disease--it makes
no difference how bad the case, or how long
they have suffered, to call and consult him.
He will make . thorough examination OF
their case, tell exactly what can be DONE
whether they are durable or not, how long
1t will require and sll about it, He treats
only chronic diseases. He has devoted
twenty years Of his life to the study and
treatment Of diseases of the Stomach, Liver,
Bowels and Kidneys; Indigestion, Dyspepsia
Constipation and Diabetes; Heart and Nerve
Troubles. Rheumatism, Chronic Catarrh in
all its forms-in fact ell Chronic Diseases
DR.. sTocKDALE has a system Of treat
ment which he believes is the best known
for chronic diseases. He is able to cure
many cases that have resisted other treat
ments-that are considered incurable. He
wants it distinctly understood that he does
not undertake any case that he thinks is
incurable, and will tell the patient candidly
when he has made the examination.
HE HAS A SPECIAL TREATMENT FOB
NERVOUS AND PHYSICAL WEAKNESS
OF MEN, WHICH HE WOULD LIKE TO
EXPLAIN IN PERSON. CALL AND GET
HIS OPINION AND ADVICE FREE OF
CHARGE.
If for any reason you cannot call or visit
him personally, write him for an examina
ton blank at his home Office.
Address
DIR. B. A. sToCKDALE,
Utica Building, Des Moines, Iowa..
fTThe Doctor can be seen in his once in
Des Moines, on Fridays and Saturdays OF by
pAcfal appointment
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
AUCTION.

Saturday, 18th, on the streets Of
Cresco, household goods, machinery and
other goods. Anyone having anything
to dispose. of can call and see me. / can
put it in this sale. Office over Nov
ing Picture Show. Phone No. 4.
E. M. SroCKMAN, Auctioneer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
0PlN MINNESOTA
LAND CONGRESS
eEcRETARy r. A. eALL,NGER ON
PROGRAM FOR
SPEECH.
pINcHoT WILL NOT ATTEND
PINCHoT WILL NOT ATTEND
Gov. Eberhart Talks on Conservation
and Agricultural. Development In the
State-Address Of Welcome by
Archbishop ireland.

st. Paul, March 16.-Great interest
attaches to the Minnesota Conserva-
ton and Agricultural Development
Congress, the first session of which
was called to order at 10 O'Clock this
morning by Archbishop John Ireland,
because Richard A, Ballinger, secre-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
Gardner Walton Wedding.

Wednesday evening, the 18th, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Walton,
of Orleans twp, occurred the marriage
of their daughter frankie, to Mr..
Arthur z. Gardner. the beautiful and
impressive marriage ceremony being
performed by Rev. Young Of Ridge
way, in the presence Of very large
number NEARLY 1907 Of relatives,
neighbors and friends, whose congrat-
ulations, at the close Of the ceremony,
were most hearty and sincere. The
bridal couple were attended by Joseph
Walton, brother of the bride, and Miss
Mabel Pollett. The wedding march
was played by W. J. Mead and Mrs.
Pearl Mead.
Every preparation had been made for
a good time, and following the cere-
mony the guests were seated to most
sumptuous repast, dantily served 1t
flower decorated tables. As soon rs
all were served the tables were cleared
and the young people enjoyed them
selves in dancing until the morning
dawn.
Those from distance attending the
wedding were Mr.. aud Mrs. Richard
Cahl and daughter from Minneapolis,
Miss Eva Conway Of Oelwein, and
Lloyd and Lottie Christen of DEBORAH.
The wedding presents were very
numerous. useful and valuable.
The young couple will make their
home on the Christen farm in that
township, and will be followed to their
new home by the best wishes of the
host of friends and acquaintances who
have known them from childhood.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
N. E. Sale and Supper.

The ladies Of the NJ. E. church vii
hold their apron. sale and supper,
Easter, March 26th. Sale afternoon
and evening in the lecture room Of the
church. All ladies furnishing aprons
or other articles for this sale, please
leave them at Mrs. Culbert's for the
committee not later than Wednesday,
March 23rd. Supper served in the
dining room Of the church from 5 till
Ill are served.
Mashed Potato Rolls Fruit Salad
Cold Meat Butter Pickles
Eggs Lemon Pie Assorted Cake
Tea Coffee
Supper Is cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
Chester.

A. H. and Walter Barnes left for
Wisconsin Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Andrew Elliott left for Canada
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Bandel's brother came from
Canada Tuesday.
Mrs. j. B. Jones is on the sick list.
Mrs. Marca of LIE Roy was calling
on Chester friends Monday
The Misses Mary and Emma Skare
went to Ostrander Tuesday.
H. +. Blair of Sioux City is visiting
friends and relatives of Chester
Mr.. Burdick of Austin is looking af-
ter bis property here.
Will Murray returned from Montana
where he has been looking for an ideal
winter resort and summer also.
George Smith is going to Bowen Co..
Wis, expecting TO buy farm of
Elijah Bent.
James Sksre attended the wedding
Of his aunt, Miss Vlcks OF Ostrander on
Wednesday.
Joe Richards Of Cherry Grove was 8
Chester visitor Tuesday.
Elmer Avery of Austin is calling on
his Chester friends for few days.
Thompson of Beaver shipped q car
of stock to Chicago Sunday morning
and they were fins.
Mrs. 7. Conklin was an over Sunday
visitor ct DEBORAH, returning Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fora LOOMS visited at
George Conklin's Sunday.
Rev. Peck Of Lime Springs was a
Chester caller Tuesday.
E Photographer Oleson was at Chester
Tuesday taking your beautiful faces
Mrs A. III. Fairbanks of Oak Dale
was giving music lessons Thursday and
Friday.
While in Chester look over Mrs. w.
Wells new hats they are fine.
Mr.. Conklin is running the east tow
mill.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
Easter Supper.

The ladies Of the Episcopal church
will hold their annual Easter Supper
and Apron sale in the w. O. w. Hall,
lover Kellow's store) on Easter Mon
day, March %. Sale Of aprons all the
afternoon supper from o'clock until
all are served. Supper Is cents.
Cold Boiled Ham, Veal Loaf Potato
Salad, Salmon Salad, Rlols,
Baked Beans, Boston Brown Bread,
Baked Beans, Deviled Eggs,
Fruit Salad, Assorted Cake, Jelly
Tarts, Tea, Coffee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
Silver Wedding.

Wednesday, March 9th, was the 18th
anniversary Of the marriage Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Bergman, and to celebrate the
evert large party Of friends and
neighbors gathered'at their home and
spent most enjoyable evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bergman were present
ed with dozen silver knives and forks,
one and half dozen tea spoons, salad
fork, berry spoon, gravy spoon, butter
knife, sugar shell, rocking chair. table
cloth and napkins. Those present or
contributing were:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pless, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Steinmetz, Mr.. and Mrs. p.
A. Dunneman, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Kratz
Mr.. and Mrs T. Kratz and family, Mr..
and Mrs. F. E. Barber, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. C. Woellstein, Mr.. and Mrs. E. J.
Thomas. Zbornik Bros, Theo. Luson,
Will Woods. Mr.. and Mrs. Cleghorn.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Mintey, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Rucker, Mr.. and Mrs Will Ernst.
Mr.. and Mrs Gene Howard. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Owen, MI. and Mrs. Chris Smith
MIR and Mrs. Fred Besch, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Smith, Miss Addie Scorr, Mr. and
Mrs Albert Soukup, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Hayes, Mr.. and Mrs Chas Carroll, Mr..
ana Mrs. John Carroll, Mr.. and Mrs.
Aired patora Mrs Marv A Kratz
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18

Instruction in Music.
a / am prepared to receive all of my
old pupils and any new ones desiring
instruction in music.
Miss LAURAINE MAAD.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
School Report

of the school taught in district No. 8,
New Oregon twp, Howard county, Ia. /,
for month beginning Feb. IA, 1910 and
ending March II, 1910.
Total number enrolled Is.
Average daily attendance Is.
Those neither absent nor tardy are,
Frank Hosek, Jimmie Hosek, Carl
Landswerk, Andrew Eide and Clara
Ellingson.
Those who passed the February ex-
animation for Rural School Diplo-
ma" ard; liver Ellingson, Ned Bor'aug,
Clara Ellingson.
JAMES SyOBODA. Teacher
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
Saratoga.

0aIAtOSd.
Easter dance in the hall here Monday
evening, March 18th
Horse shoe playing has commenced
in our village which is sure sign of
spring.
Earl Monholland lost fine four year
old mare Tuesday morning.
Homer O Brien came over from Nc
Intire for IN over Sunday visit with his
sister, Mrs. Albert Lokie and family.
County supervisor Wallace was in
Des Moines last week attending the
good road convention.
Ed Shriber went to Reedsburg, Wis,
last week on business and also visit his
sister who lives at Madison.
Thelma Jones has been quite sick
with the mumps, they found it neces-
sary to call out DIR. Walker from Rice
vile. but is getting along nicely now.
Those Of our farmers that did not
get their corn out last fall are huaking
it now. II
Ernest Schahn is moving out here
this week from Amery, Wis, and will
take possession of the place he bought
of Mr.. Erbe last Summer, known rs
the Aug. Erbe place.
]. D. Jones spent last week with DR..
Button at Cresc0.
On account of the bad roads all our
young men had to walk to Cresco; COM
ing home the roads had improved en-
ough 50 the stage was able to haul
them most OF the way.
Aug Erbe tookthe train at Riceville
for st. Paul Wednesday morning.
Lou Burnett left here with his family
this week for Decorah from which
place they will start together with a
large crowd Sb9pt April first for Ha-
warden, Canaaa:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
Albion.

Corn huskinggis quite universal
topic of discussion these days.
Dist. Supt. Mershon preached very
interesting sermon to an appreciative
audience, Sunday.
Olive Richards spent Sunday with
Cresco relatives
The last stereopticon lecture took
place at the Albion church, Wednesday
evening. Subject: Southern Asia. "
Surely Rev. Luce has spared no time
or labor to make these lectures sue
cess, to which Ill who attended will
testify.
Morris Barber was an Albion visitor
Tuesday
Joseph Pecker returned Sunday from
q brief visit with relatives at LIE Roy.
Mrs. Hardy Becker has been spend
ing several days ut the home of her
parents near Foreston.
Chubback and Ransom shipped car
load of cattle to Chicago the first of the
week.
The many friends of ]. A. Holcomb
will be glad to know he has sufficiently
recovered as to be able to be out.
Mrs. Helen Richards and children
a couple of days the first of the week
at the Ashley home.
Erwin Ashley departed Wednesday
in company with his sister, Mrs Rich
ards and family, for Westbourne, Can
ada, where the family will make their
future home.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
AUCTION SALE

Closing out sale of live stock. ma
chinery, hay and grain. on Tuesday,
March %, 1910, commencing at 10 a.
m /, at my place known as the old Anon
Anderson farm, miles southeast of
Cresco.
ENnpE Peterson.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-18
DIR. B. A. sroCKDALE,

Utica Building, Des Moines, Iowa.
TThe Doctor can be seen in his once in
Des Moines, on Fridays and Saturdays OF by
.pectal appointment.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
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