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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
CHOOSE THE RIGHT MEN.
G. E. Wyatt Will Be Nominated
and Elected.

This will be the last issue of The
Forum prior to the election, which
takes place next Tuesday. You have
been advised to pick out four men for
Commissioner and one for Mayor, who
stand for the fundamental principles
OF government and who are compe-
tent, reliable and fearless for the
right. No doubt every man on the
ticket will assure you of his fitness
and promise you square DEAL" but
you must not listen to the siren voice
of all men aspiring for office-use good
judgment and common sense. Don't
be fooled Now we again call your
attention to c. E. WYATT, one of the
best men, in our opinion, on the ticket.
A man who has the courage of his
eonvictions-a man who has the bust
ness qualifications and experience,
property owner who pays large taxes
and will favor everything looking to
the improvement of the city; a man
who does not seek the Office for graft,
but for the good of the city and to
help put this city on higher moral
aud financial plane. Mr.. WYATT has
resided in this state for over forty
years, and in the city for six years.
He Is an expert in the affairs of COM
L1erce and municipal government. He
recognizes men for their worth and
Integrity, and pledges to carry out the
law in spirit and to the letter. Now
when you go to the polls if you choose
G. e. WYATT for one, you have not
voted in vain and it will be as bread
east upon the water. We, as Colored
people, have need to choose men who
stand for government of the people, by
the people and for the people Mr..
WYATT is such man. Mr.. WAITS
name is next to the last on the ballot,
at the bottom of the ticket.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Mr.. O. D. Evans.

Mr.. O. ID. Evans friends are predict
ing freely that he will get the nomina-
ton among the light.
Mr.. Evans is quite popular with all
who know him and is steady young
man, who has held an honorable posi-
tion with credit. He is not politi-
clan, but a good business man. He is
competent and he believes in running
the city strictly on a business basis.
He believes in giving the laborer good
pay for good work. He has host of
colored friends who give him credit as
being on the square, and say If he is
nominated and elected one man will
receive the same attention and cour-
tesy as another. He has won much
favor as assistant ticket agent at the
WABASH. Such men can be be en-
uorsed unhesitatingly.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Woman's Club Hold Memorial
Services.

Memorial services were held by the
Woman's Club on last Monday evening
In honor of Mrs Mary A. Lawrence,
who is the corner stone Of the Lincoln
Home, which Is erected at APT South
Twelfth street An excellent program
was rendered in behalf of this import
ant occasion and many instructive pa
pers were read by the members of the
club. 1t was the great pleasure of the
Editor of The Forum, Mr.. e. l.. Rogers,
to be present at the meeting, which
was held at the residence of Mrs. c. III.
Morgan. The Editor gave very ex-
celent comment on the noble work
carried on by the score of ladies of
the Woman's Club. The matron, Mrs,
Eva Monroe, read the Life Sketch OF
Mrs. Mary A. Lawrence. Mrs. Grady
entertained the audience by reading a
paper ON Douglas. There were many
other instructive and interesting feat
ures of the program which could never
be given full credit at this writing.
Life Sketch of Mary A. Lawrence.
Mrs. Mary A. Lawrence, who was a
direct descendant of the sturdy pio-
neer, was born in Springfield, ILL.,, Feb.
20, 1S41. This noted woman was the
daughter of John c. Maxcy and Fan
META T. L. Maxcy, who belonged to
the heroes of the revolution.
In the year 1889, Miss Mary Maxcy
was marri to Rheuna ID. Lawrence.
Mrs. Lawrence was born on the corner
where now stands the Davidson's car
riage shop, having lived for many
years in log house where now stands
the city jail. Mrs. Lawrence died
March IL, 1905, and the remains were
inferred on the 10th.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25

corner of the hail pointed to the mid
night hour Mother Wells and Father
Wilson were completely surprised,
which added to the beauty of the
party When the great throng rushed
in on them they were amazed Their
lamps were found not trimmed and
burning Some of the party imme-
diately volunteered their services and
the scene was soon one of light, mer
riment and music three course
luncheon was served.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
At St. Luke.

Last Tuesday evening the ladies OF
st. Luke's Guild sprung a very pleas
ant surprise on Mrs. Wells and her
son, Rev. Robt. L. Wilson, of 1925
South 10th street. Forty-five of Spring
fields best people were present and
had one round of pleasure after an
other. until the quaint old clock in the
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
CHURCH NOTES.
st. John Chanel.

Morning services at 11:00 a. m. Sun
day. Sermon text is Repentance. y
Text for D. m. is Evidence of Re
pentance." Amount received on quar-
terly meeting Sunday, $56. Meeting of
Historical Literary Association every
Tuesday evening at church. Enter
tainment by Trustee Helpers on Thurs
day evening at church.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
SOCIALLY.
Episcopal Church Gives Party.

The Ladies' Guild of St Luke's Epis-
copal Church succeeded in playing a
grand surprise on their Priest, the
Rev. II. A. Wilson, at his residence,
1927 South Sixteenth street, at which
about twenty-five were present The
evening was spent in music and games.
Luncheon was served by the Altar
Guild.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
For Commissioner
Has the ability and experience

Isaiah 55: lib, Mrs. Yeager; solo, Miss
Mable Jones; paper, Woman's Achieve
ments, Miss Ethel Adams; instrument
tai, Miss Viola Alexander; paper,
Woman in the Home. Mrs. d. M. Sydes
solo. Mrs. Matte Weldon; instrument
tai. Miss Ethel White Miss Elizabeth
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
in the Streets in Three Acts
at St. Paul.

On Thursday evening, March 2, 1911,
three-act drama entitled, '.Out In the
Streets will be given. The cast fol.
lows: Colonel Wayne, VIM. Collins;
Solomon Davis, Noble Alexander; Nat
Davis, Joe OVERLY; Pete, Bruce Ford;
Police, Arthur Brown; Mrs. Wayne,
Zephra Sydes; Nina Wayne. Viola
Alexander; Mrs. Bradford, Mable
Jones; Minnie Bradford, little Miss
Williams.
Monday, Feb. 27. 1911, musical for
piano.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Big Wyatt Meeting at Masonic
Hall

Last Friday evening big Wyatt
meeting was held at Masonic Hall,
closing the campaign. 1t was very
enthusiastic. Good speeches were
made by Mr.. Wyatt and other rep
utable colored men.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Mr.. Walter Goodbar Marries.

Married, ON Saturday, February 10,
1911, at the Parsonage of Ebenezer
Baptist Church at st. Louis Miss Lulu
Wheatley of Lanesville and Mr.. Walter
Goodbar, of 1922 East Miller street,
this city. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev Dumont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodbar are at home
to their friends at their residence, 1922
East Miller street.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Musical at Union.

There will be a musical at Union
Baptist Church Thursday evening,
March End. The program will consist
of old-time music. Some of the best
talent in the city will participate.
Admission 10c.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25

President Coored Historical Society and of the
nua Lincoln Centennial celebrations Dr. Magee and intro
ducory February 13 St Paul Church
literary quality and eoquently rendered
This of the finest celebrations wehave had The
pie showed intelligence by giving speaker their undivided
attention Those who spoke highly commended for their
ceent rendition Among the musical selections worthy of
note those rendered by Miss o Singleton production
composed by Mr. A. w Naylor and by him Mr. Nayo
promises to reach high plane This the finest of arts Mr. Nayo
performed at the while Miss Singleton Mr. Rufus Mel
also rendered fine vocal SOLO written by himself He is
sdered fine his line of promises
prodigy in that profession Mr. Nelson loudly appauded Miss
Barton also considered charming soost bids be
credit to herself and an honor the profession
The entire (which published excellent and
desire unned the for the
looking forward to greater things the future from this
organization.
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Card of Thanks.

Mr.. and G. l.. Nelson desire to
thank their many friends for cour-
tesies shown them in the illness
and death of their son.
THE FAMILY.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25

Coins, President; Miss N. v. Sydes,
Manager.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
ST. Paul.

Sunday a. m. service IL o'clock. Sun
day evening at 600 o'clock will be
Woman's Day at the Endeavor The
following program will be rendered.
Song, Woman's Choir; prayer, Mrs.
Mary Donegan; song, choir; scripture,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-11
VOL. LII. NO. 100.
OBITUARY.

Clarence d. only son Of D. A. ane
B. M. Wheeler was born Dec. II,
1901, in Vernon Springs Township, ant
died in Cresco, at 9:55 p. m, Aug. g.
1911. sged 9 years. 2 months and q
days.
The funeral was held at the home son
Tuesday last, Rev. Bell officiating.
Interment in New Oregon Cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
We greatly desire 70 extend our
deepest heartfelt thanks to our many
kind friends and neighbors who SO
willingly assisted and sympathized
with Us in the sad bereavement of the
loss Of our son and brother; we wish to
extend this TO the Modern Woodmen
and others for the beautiful flowers
and other things contributed.
Mr.. AND MRS. D. A. WHEELER
AND FAMILY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-11
Open Millinery at Charles City.

A new millinery store is to be opened
up in Charles City in the near future
in the rooms of the Herbrecht build
ing over the Dodd drug store.
Misses Elizabeth Byrnes and Emma
Woellstein of Decorah were here some
time ago looking for location to start
but did not fird place to suit them
until few days ago.
They expect to put in fall line of
millinery on September 1st They also
conduct 4 store at Decorah. Charles
City Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-11

John Bouska was up from Protivin
Tuesday.
R. J. Becker was up from Calmar
Tuesday.
c. w. Reed left Monday night on a
business trip to Chicago.
3 Mrs. B. E. Thorne of Bonair was a
Cresco caller Wednesday.
o. A. Singers bakery and restau-
rant for first class meal.
Smoke Judge Harlan" SC cigar at
W. A. Glass both places.
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer; office
opposite the National Bank.
Leo Meyer left Monday night for a
visit with friends in Dubuque.
Mrs. d. w. Davis of Lime Springs
was a Cresco caller Wednesday.
Miss Inez James left Wednesday for
visit with friends in st. Paul.
llMrs. T. w. Cox of Bonair was q
brief visitor in Cresco Wednesday,.
GIRL WANTED-For general house,
work. Enquire of Arthur Goettel.
Claude Wetherford of Harmony was
Cresco business visitor yesterday.
Dr.. W. T. DAILY. physician and
surgeon; Office over National Bank.
Furnished rooms to rent. Enquire
of l.. j. GLASS.
For SALE CHEAP-Buggy and har-
ness. Enquire at Luers Land Office.
Mrs. Fred Lefler and children of
Bonair were Cresco visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. S. w. Harris left Tuesday for
brief visit with friends at Arling ton.
Miss Margaret O'Malley returned
Tuesday noon.to her home At st. Paul.
j. Moeschhause returned to st. Paul
Tuesday, latter q visit with friends
here.
Miss Rose Ondrasek of Schley spent
few days with her sister, Mrs. Frank
HrOn.
Miss Kittie Clink left Wednesday for
visit with relatives in Riceville and
vicinity.
Miss CIeora Lemon has returned from
her camping trip with friends near
Elkader.
Miss Bernice Perry left Wednesday
for visit with her sister, Mrs. Adams
at Austin.
Mrs. George Friend returned to Bon
air Wednesday after = visit with rela-
tives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hegg of Decorah were
in Cresco Thursday, coming to consult
Dr.. kessel.
Mrs. W. w. Howard left Sunday
afternoon on business trip to Fay
ette, Iowa.
Mrs. J. P. Valley returned to Lime
Springs Sunday after visit with rel
atives here.
"Mound City "Horse Shoe Paint
wears longest, looks best. P. A
Clemmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. v. Punteny went to
Decorah Tuesday afternoon for a visit
with friends.
Regular dinner. 25c. at the Palm
Cafe. Dinner served from II until 2
Give US call.
Mrs. H. C. Hjerleid and little neice
If Decorah, were Cresco business Wis
itors Tuesday.
Mrs. Lowell who has been the guest
of Mrs. Register, has returned to her
home at Austin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Negus Of Sioux City
are guests ut the home of their cousin.
Mrs. Mary Coppins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Rooster and
children, who have been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Hanneman, returned
Thursday to her home at Eldorado. la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-11
For Sale.

12O Spring pigs that were farrowed
in March and April. Some of them
that came the first part of March
weigh around 100 and 1856 pounds each.
They are not fat, only in good grow
ing condition. These pigs are sired by
B'seMddei, No. 974S9. Mischief NJ, No.
1Ol599, and Calmar Boy, No. 1O45S7.
We furnish papers with every pig sold.
Write or, better. come and see them
and pick out one yourself.
MRS. JOSEPH BOUsKA & Sons,
Rt. 2, Calmar. Iowa
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-11
s1.oo PER YEAR

Miss Emily Beadle returned We'd
nesday from Lime Springs, where she
had been to attend the wedding of
/ friend. Miss Eloise Hill, who was mar.
ried Wednesday morning to Arthur
Johnson of Carroll. Iowa.
Mrs. Mcconnell Of Webster City, Ia,
is in Cresco this week, the guest Of
Mrs. H. T. Reed and other old time
Cresco friends. Mrs. Mcconnell will
Lbe remembered as the wife of former
Congregational minister.
Mrs. Max Thuerk is entertaining her
sisters, Mrs. John Lambert of Dogden.
N. D.; Mrs. Chas. Goettel and daugh-
ter Leda of Leroy, Mimi, and Mrs.
Clifford Sherwin of Taopi, minn..
who arrived Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Allyn Daskam is enjoying =
visit from iher parents and brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ashburn and son
Frank, and her sister and husband. Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Guyette, the entire par
ty autoing over from Spencer, arriv-
ing Tuesday.
O.G. watros of Orleans twp. took
advantage of the lull in threshing Fri
day and came to Dccorah on business.
! He made this office short call and We
gather from his remarks that the
Orleans people are on for good crop.
I-Iecorah Journal. 4s
Miss Charlotte Barnes left Thursday
OIL western trip, her ultimate desti-
nation being Seattle, WASH, where
she will visit friends. On her return
she will be accompanied home BY her
two little nephews- who are visiting
their Grandfather Breen.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Alleman and iit-
tie daughter Kathryn of Williston, N.
D., arrived Wednesday night for
visit at the w. F. Scholz home and
with other Cresco relatives and friends.
Mr.. Alleman leaves to-day for Peoria.
ILL.,. his wife and daughter remaining
for longer visit.
Zenss Miller, son o. John Miller,
of New Oregon twp, has been SUI
ferer for the past few days from
very painful hand. A slight scratch
on the right hand became infected. re-
sulting in blood poisoning, the hand
and arm swelling considerably, but at
this writing it has improved consider
ably.
Mrs. Gilbert Pearson went to Cresco
Monday to visit her sister. $500. Mrs.
Watros and daughter visited Mrs.
Alex. McClaskey the fore part Of tho
week, and returned to Cresco today.
...H. H. Rudy came down from
Cresco Saturday night and spent Sun
day with his wife and children at tho
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Apdrews.-Decorah Public Opinion.
Walter Mott left Wednesday after
noon for Decorah to join his mother,
Mrs. Bertha Mott and sister, Miss
Dottie in an eastern trip. They will
stop in Cleveland, Ohio. to visit their
son and trother, w. r. Mott. From
there they will proceed to New York
City and Philadelphia where they will
purchase nsw fall goods for the Mott
stores here and at Dec0rah.
The Huber Furniture Factory made
their initial carload shipment last Sat-
urday, car going to Peoria, Ill. Car
load shipments to Cedar Rapids and
Sioux City will be made in few. days.
The shipments are in addition to small
er shipments made to customers IN
their territory, and Mr.. Huber tells. %
that orders are coming in better than
at any time since his connection with
| the business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-11

Mrs. Haubrich of Carroll, Ia. who
has been visiting friends here. left
Wednesday afternoon for visit with
friends at Calmar.
Mrs. Flora James who has been Wis.
iting her brothers, w. G., George and
Fred Fish. left Tuesday for her home
at Marshfield, Mo.
Miss Lottie Norton of Decorah. who
has been visiting her cousin. Mrs. Guy
Pollit left Wednesday for visit with
relatives at Bonair.
Try us for bread, cakes. cookies,
&c-a big assortment of freshly baked
goods every day-O. A. SINGERS Res.
taurant and Bakery.
Miss Gertrude Steinmetz left Wed.
nesday afternoon for an extended visit
with relatives and friends at Ridgeway,
Spillville and Calmar.
Miss Josephine Breedlove has been
enjoying visit from friend. Mrs.
Ellison Orr, who returned Tuesday to
her home at Waukon.
Mrs. George w. Masters of Edmon-
ton, Alta, Canada, arrived Tuesday
night for visit with her father, Ralph
Thompson and family.
Mrs. Will Jennisch and daughter.
who have been visiting with relatives
at Lourdes returned Wednesday ia
their home at Decorah.
The. Misses Lenore and Florence
Swenson left Wednesday noon for
visit with their cousin Mrs. Robert
Wiegand, at Albert Lea.
Miss Grace Russell who has been
spending her vacation with relatives
here, returned to her duties at Des
Moines Tuesday morning.
r. S. Caward informed the Plain
Dealer reporter that unless stress of
work prevented. he would spend bis
Xmas vacation in Spillville.
Ralph Richards, of Sacramento,
California, arrived Wednesday night
for visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Richards and family.
The Oelwein Business University,
the most thorough school in the State,
is offering special rates that every in
terested person should write for.
Mesdames N. o. Aschen. H. Liquin,
E. Hanson and A. NJ. Thune, all of
Decorah. were Cresco visitors Wednes-
day, coming to consult DR.. Kessell.
MIR. and Mre. H. Arp, and her moth
er, Mrs. l.. Publ, who have been here
looking over real estate in this vicinity
Wednesday to their home at Eldridge,
Iowa.
Mesdames John Lambert, Dogden,
N. d., and Clifford Sherwin, Of Taopi.
who are visiting relatives here, went
to Postville, Thursday, for a visit with
relatives.
o. A. Singer invites you to call at
his bakery and restaurant for high
class bakery goods, short orders OF
meals. The best none too good for hia
patrons.
Mrs. F. j: Huber and daughter
Bathil, who have been the guests Of
her cousin, Miss Lucy Schaefer. re-
turned Thursday to her home at Ft.
Atkinson.
MIR. and Mrs. Ira X. Richardson of
New Oregon twp. are rejoicing over
the arrival of 12-pound boy, who
came to their home on Tuesday, Aug.
Sth, 1911.
Mrs. DR.. Sanford and children of
Pennington, Mimi, arrived Wednes-
day afternoon for visit at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Richards.
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business course, or a shorthand course,
it will pay you to send for catalog of
Valdez College, Decorah. Iowa. The
school is a success; its students obtain
paying positions. Teachers are pre-
pared.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-11

7; Mr.. and Mrs. John Ma,uska of Alta
Vista have been guests this week of
his Hother, Frank Maruska and family
Mrs. F'redrick Kaatz has been visit
ing relatives near Schley. She re-
turned to her home in Cresco Monday.
The Misses Margaret Jones and
Kathryn Roberts Of Lime Springs were
the guests of Cresco friends this week.
Miss Esther Williams came down
from Lime Springs, Wednesday after
noon, for visit with Miss Clara Hal
veg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry York. of Rose
mount, Minn., who have been visiting
friends in Cresco, returned home Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. FraGk Hron are rejoic-
ing in the arrival of little son, who
came to their home Friday, Aug, 4th,
1911.
| Miss Bernadine Shea came up from
Decorah Wednesday for a visit with
Miss Alice Clemmer and other Cresco
friends.
Fred Woellstein is installing new
set of scales, the best made. and will
be ready to do weighing on them next
Monday.
Miss Rosella Ferrie who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Ferrie has returned to her home
at Austin.
Mrs. J. H. Jones and children, Lois
and Wilbur, went to Lime Springs
Wednesday afternoon for visit with
relatives.
Mrs. Axel Peterson arrived Wednes-
day night for visit with her mother,
Mrs. George West and other relatives
in Cresco.
Ralph Richards and sister, Miss
Tashleen. went to Decorah Thursday
for visit with their father, w. l..
Richards.
AL Wildman who is working in Oma-
ha, came Tuesday for visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs E. B. Wildman
and family.
John Gaynor of Waterville, Iowa,
arrived Tuesday afternoon for visit
with his sister, Mrs. r. j. Baldwin
and family.
Mrs. Ruby Hampton returned We'd
nesday from Ridgeway where she has
been in charge of sick case for the
past week.
Lost Wednesday evenidg, cbild's 8
signet ring, bearing the initial "R. "
Finder will please leave at Swenson's
jewelry store.
Mrs. w. A. Glass and little Billie are
at New Hampton this week, where
they are visiting numerous relatives
and friends.
We have three candidates for First
Degree next Monday night. All men,
bers of the l. o. o. F. are requested
to be present.
Miss Catherine DuVault, who has
been visiting her father, G. w. Du-
Vault, returned Thursday to her home
at Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Lois Bailey, who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Lucy NJ. Evans,
returned to her home at Boaz, Wis,
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. H. D. Petersen is enjoying a
visit from her sister,, Miss Lauretta
Evers and cousin. Miss Helen Evers,
of Council Bluffs.
Manley and Walter Millard arrived
Wednesday from Storm Lake, Iowa.
Tor visit with their aunt. Mrs. Will
Miller and family.
Grand dance in Mikesh's hall, Pro.
twin, Ia, on Tuesday evening, Aug.
Is, 1911. Music by the well known P.
B. B. Harp Orchestra. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all to attend.
Come one, come all, join us in this fine
time.