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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21
Dr.. John ]. CIemrner
Sherin's Sale.

BY virtue of a special execution is-
district court of Howard county, state
against Walter Carsten. dated March
18th. ls1l, and to me directed, com
manding me that of the goods, chat
debts due, property in the hands Of
third persons, lands and tenements
(which are not exempt by law from ex-
ecution) of the said Walter Carsten, l
make or cause to be made the sum of
One Thousand Dollars and Twenty
three Dollars and IS Cents, cost of
suit, with interests and costs, have
levied upon the following described
real estate, lying and being situated in,
the county of Howard and state of
Iowa, namely: Northwest quarter of
northwest quarter of section No. one;
also lots Nos. IL, IL, IL. Ia, Is, 16. II.
Is, 10 and 20 of the irregular survey of
the east half and the southwest quar-
ter of northwest quarter of section No.
one: also lot No. fourteen of the irreg-
ular survey of the northeast quarter of
section No. two, all in township No.
ninety-eight north, range No. eleven
west of 9Th P. M.
And hereby give public notice that
l shall offer for sale at public outcry at
the Court House door in Cresco, county
of Howard and state of Iowa, on Satur-
day, the 18th day of April. 1911, be-
tween the hours of O'Clock a. m. and
o'clock p. m. of said day; sale to COM
mence at the hour of O'Clock p. m.
Of said day; and will sell to the high
est and best bidder therefor in cash.
the above described property or suffi-
Gent thereof to satisfy the above debt
with interest and cost.
Dated this 18th day of March, 1911.
S. S. CULVER.
Sheriff of Howard County.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21

knew vet Iurked within him. was left
alone in the banking Office before a
tray containing $4,000 in cash. With
in reach was the door leading into the
open hallway through which It was
but a few seconds dash to the busy
street, where man would Immediate
" be lost to view In the passing
throng.
"It's u dirty trick" muttered the old
man, starting after the others shaft
of yellow light reflected from one Of
the golden coins caught his eye. drove
into his very brain. into the thin red
blood that coursed through bis hard
ening veins He stopped He turned
full around and slowly. with hands
eagerly outstretched. tiptoed back to
the table bearing the precious burden.
His brOws narrowed down over his
pale gray eyes, his fingers, long talons
in their curved Hxedness. began to
nervousIy twitch. Then Avery jerked
himself away of a sudden. He straight-
ened himself up and started toward the
vault room door to summon Valentine.
But even as he did SO his glance roved
back to the alIuring tray. He was
drawn to 1t as the nerveless rabbit
that succumbs to the insidious charm
Of the oscillating head of the hungry
python.
He stepped to the tray. He seized
two packages Of hundred dollar bills.
thrust them into his pockets. then
clutched two more. The fever had
him. His eyes shone with the fire Of
gone days and gone nights. His poi
soned blood sang through his veins
Then be stopped once more. He raised
his head.
"And have the coppers after me
again.. he murmured thoughtfully. He
laid down package. And double
cross 4 pal that put me straight Not
me. not met" He replaced the re-
mainder Of the money. "And coin that
comes crooked never was any good"
Avery stood before the tray of mon
ey. Now he looked at the tempting
fortune with the sure knowledge that
he had conquered-that he had faced
his greatest test and had not been
found wanting
The thought Of how narrowly he
had escaped committing the meanest
crime Of his career came over him.
and he realized that he had been on
the verge Of plunging himself into the
death dealing life from which valen-
tine had rescued him. Ungovernable
rage possessed him at his insane lapse
into the self that be had cast from
him. He swung his fist at the neatly
stacked piles Of gold pieces.
''Curse you. curse you" he cried IN
frenzy. The tray and its contents
crashed to the floor and the money
scattered In all directions.
Valentine and Red. hearing the noise.
came rushing in from the vault room
They saw the floor Uttered with bank
notes and coins. And crouching for
lornly in a chair was the figure Of old
Bill Avery. His hands were pressed
over his eyes. and he sobbed In the
agony that gripped the soul which had
been restored to him.
Ito be continued>
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21

afford ready means OF proving Valen-
tines words. Red picked up the book
and swiftly skinned the pages. His
attention was held by one of the clip
pings. He read aloud:
"St. Paul News, March II, 19O6.-The
speaker Of the evening was Mr.. Lee
Randall. His subject was
Look at that other one" interrupt
ed Valentine. pointing. "See how they
join up with the day i came here
And Avery has sent me something
that will make Mr.. Doyle's eyes blink
like an owl"
Red laughed grimiy. The telephone
bell rang.
Avery! Did you say Avery?" asked
Red.
EYES," picking up the receiver.
Then to the operator: Yes. send Mr..
Cronin right in There's friend Of
his here who wants to see him." He
looked significantly across Mt Red.
Flanagan glanced around the room.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21
lust What You Have Been Locking
For.


A Stomach and Liver Pill that viii
not grippe and produce the desired re-
suits. Meritol Chocolate Granules are
the '5'pill that fills the bill" and are
made from formula adopted by the
Directors of the American Drug &
Press Association. They are purely
vegetable and are reliable, certain and
effective. They cleanse the stomach
and regulate the liver and bowels:
Keep these organs properly regulated
by using Meritol Chocolate Granules
and Their by avoid many ailments that
have their origin in a deranged stom-
ach or torpid liver. Keep box in the
house for handy use. Sold and recon.
mended by C. T. McWilliams & Co.,
Members of the American. Drug &
Press Association. Chester. Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21
"Cuued
Ne,1:alsia
Pain

that had j neuralgia pain in
my arm for five years, and I
used your Liniment for one
week and was completely
cured. l recommend your
Liniment very highly."- Mas.
]. McGRAw, 1916 Vaudeville
ST., New Orleans, La.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21
ARTIFICIAL TEETH

can he successfully made. To one who
underst cnds his profession the con-
struction of such teeth is easily &C.
compiishrd-
If your teeth are in such a, condition
that
FALSE TEETH ARE NECESSARY
do not hesitate to have them for we
are prepared to make and fit them in
the most approved manner and guar
antee satisfaction.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21
CHAPTER Mi.

III All.
EE." went on Red enthusiasts.
- tically. not approaching
the reason for Valentines
silence. ''gee. but that Kit
ty is q great kid! Amt 1t funny how
kid like that will get hold of tough
old tramp like me?'
.Nice child" commented Valentine.
He picked up the telegram and hand
ed 1t to Red.
RED. read that" he said duly. as
I though. discouraged.
The other read in silence.
Doyle! Good heavenr' he exclaim-
ed.
Doyle" said Valentine. 1T took
him quite q while to uncover us.
didn't it?''
but he's finally done it-got your
name and everything"
Did you notice it wasn't signed?"
Eyes. Who do you suppose tipped
your"
Doyle" was Valentines amazing
response.
! Doyle" cried Red. starting aback.
The assistant cashier bent toward the
Waterman.
Doyle sent that. Red. Don't you
see he's not sure Of me? hut II ran
away from the bank when that tele
gram camevout of town for the after
| noon-he'd know he had me-
| Never thought I'd have ducked."
commented Red "And now he'll turn
me up too. I'm going" He fingered
his hat nervously.
you're not. He don't want you
and If you stay where you belong he
won't see you"
Red nodded bis head decisively.
I'LL stay closer to the bank than an
emigrant to bis tag. And you. jim
myY
Valentine smiled as the other iapsed
or In his excitement into using his old
name.
Jimmy How natural that sounds.
Redr' he said reminiscently.
Excuse me. meant MIR. Ran
DALI" protestingly.
mo; It's all right. only don't by
any chance use 1t before Doyle, be-
cause I'm going to alibi Doyle until
he'll think he's lost his eyesight."
"Alibi?" repeated Red curiously.
"I've heard O that before"
"Alibi. that's 1t. Red" replied Val
entine. And he continued rapidly:
you haven't forgotten the one great
est refuge of the crook. have you
our old friend the alibi? Something
which proves you were not where you
were when something happened.
was never Jimmy Valentine, Red.
was never In Sing Sing. I've been
straight all my life and can prove 1t.
I've been waiting for Mr.. Doyle near
ly three years. and I've got him beat.
never did that job in Springfield.
Massachusetts,. was never there in
my life. And II I've got to use the
crooks tools to beat it I'm justified.
I'm living straight and I'm going to.
and all the gods are with me, Red"
He took scrapbook from drawer
and opened It, Look at that. For
Eve years you will find clippings Of
Lee Randall when he lived in st. Paul.
That man was my cousin. He went to
Alaska and never came back. My
name Is also Lee Randall. and defy
Doyle to prove he ever saw me-"
| Valentine. out Of breath owing to
the long speech he had delivered at
top speed. leaned back and gazed tri-
umphantly at Flanagan. The latter
stared amazedly at the assistant cash
| Ter, trying to guess IA to whether or
not he was telling the truth. Well.
! there was a scrapbook. That would
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21
Evergreens.

Those who are in need Of evergreens
will do we'll to call on me at my place
q miles east of Protivin. l also have
some fruit trees for sale.
| also have few young Aberdeen
Angus bulls to offer. They are out of
such strains as Prince Ito, Baltimore of
Glendale, Aberlour. and Pansy's Black
hawk. the worlds champion at the st.
Louis worlds fair and the Chicago In
ternational stock show.
Inspection invited.
JOHN ]. WALENTA,
Route 2, Calmar, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21
Cured Quinsy Sore Throat

Mr.. HENRY L. CAuLK, of
1242 Wilson ST., Wilmington,
Del, writes I'll bought a bot
tie of Sloan's Liniment for the
quinsy sore throat and it cured
me. I shall always keep .
bottle in the house."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The klnd You Have Always Bought
s' ss.ss ii: Of &h4zzS;zx

WANIED-l0 honest reliable men to quality
for Motormen and Conductors. Electric
Railways, city and interurban lines; good
wages to start; splendid opportunities for ad-
vancement; must be physically sound. For
particulars and application blank, write to-
day. Electric Bureau, Metropolitan Bldg.
E. St. Louis, Ills.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21
Attacks School Principal.

A severe attack on school principal,
Chas. B. Allen, Of Sylvania, Ga. is
thus told by him. For more than three
years." he writes, II suffered hides
crihable torture from rheumatism, liv.
er and stomach trouble and diseased
kidneys. All remedies failed till | used
Electric Bitters, but four bottles Of
this wonderful remedy cured me COM
pletely." Such results are common.
Thousands bless them for curing stom-
ach trouble, female complaint. kidney
disorder, biliousness, and for new
health and vigor. Try them. Only SOC
at p. A. Clemmer's. T
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21

Do you know that of all the minor
ailments colds are by far the most
dangerous? 1t 10 not the cold itself that
you need to fear, but the serious dis
eases that that it often leads to. Most
of these are known as germ diseas-
es. Pneumonia and consumption are
among them. Why not take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and euro your cold
while you can? For sale BY all dealers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-21

If you have trouble in getting rid Of
your cold you may know that you are
not treating it properly. There is no
reason why cold should hang on for
weeks and it will not if you take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by
all druggists.
Evening journal., 1911-04-01
SEE PHILADELPHIA.
Improvement Club of Settlement Wis
tied Historical Points.

Twenty-Five members of the Wom-
ems Improvement Club of the Peo-
pies Settlement took their annual
trip to Philadelphia. sight seeing for
educational purposes. on Thursday.
The first place of interest was the
Betsy Ross home, where they heard
the old but ever absorbing history of
"Old Glory" Franklin's grave was
then visited, followed by an hour in
looking at the curios and wonderful
Liberty Bell" But the delight Of
the trip was the afternoon spent in
Girard College and the courtesy shown
by the faculty in revealing the de-
partments of interest All were inn
pressed with the precision, skill and
promptness followed in the school and
training classes, as we'll as with the
immaculate cleanliness of kitchen,
dining hall. and dormitories. THE
manual training department with its
practical work also revealed the value
Of giving the boy trade Miss Jen-
ME Gadd, the kindergarten. then en-
tertained the women at a delightful
supper given at her home in Phila-
delphia, and the club returned Ia
Wilmington on the Z O'Clock boat, a
tired, but happy and wiser set of
women. The Settlement wishes tc
extend it's hearty gratitude to Former
Mayor Wilson for making the trip BY
| boat possible.
Evening journal., 1911-04-01

the deep tone. the next pale tint
of the same shade, while the part
nearest the arm is always white or
cream.
Coat Sleeves.
Coat sleeves are generally finished
with a cuff of some description, the
silk coats having much the same kind
Of cum as plain tailored jackets. Oc-
casionally there is a ruche of lace at
the end of fancy silk coat sleeve, but
this is not yet prevalent Always.
however, there is white at the throat
and full jabots falling only over on
the coat revers are very smart. The
iabot must be of sheerest texture. even
il there is no lace or embroidery or
trimming of any kind Ecru or cream
colored malines, net and lace combin-
ed are the favorite now for yokes,
iabots, collars and sleeve ruchings.
COlOred Innings.
Colored Innings in plain and also in
fancy jackets are much in evidence.
Scarlet is a popular shade, apricot
satin is another color which meets
with decided favor this spring, and
then there are many striped and fig-
ured silks and satins that are used in
great quantity for coat Innings.
A smart little frock of foulard is
shown in the illustration of the first
figure In the bodice there were over
tapping sections of black and white
foulard on a foundation of allover
lace. The skirt development repeated
this overlapping design and inserts
Of the lace carried out the trimming
treatment used on the blouse. There
was a founce of black satin which
added a certain decisive color tone 10
the costume, making 1t a striking ex.
ample of the seasons irresistible ef-
fects. The second figure illustrates
a clever use Of bordered fabric, and al
the same time introduces an attractive
version Of the new yoke skirts. Gray
and black bordered challie combined
with plain gray satin was used fol
this little frock. The yoke and sleeve
gauntlets were fashioned Of vicy
lace.
Hats are changing in size, shape
and general effect so fast that IT has
come TO point when It will be pos
Bibas TO put "a ssNSsicai.5 any hat
Evening journal., 1911-04-01
HILHARMONiC
CHORUS CONCERTS

Haydn's oratorio. the Creation. !"
and the Second Mass In c." by the
same composer will be the splendid
program offered by the Philharmonic
Chorus on Tuesday and Thursday
evening of next week in West Church.
WIN N. S. Brown will he organist. and
the soloists are Mrs. X. Mitchell. so
prano, Miss Louise Gee, contraito.
George n. Mcflugh. tenor, and Her
mann Gossen. hasso Jacob r. ely
mer will lead the chorus. which will
be accompanied by a full orchestra.
II is one of the finest musical pro
grams ever presented in Whining
ton
Cards Of invitation can be obtained
from any of the members. or at the
Office of thepresiGent William J. Fish
or No. 9l1 Market street No tickets
are sold.
Evening journal., 1911-04-01
Cookery
Points
Salt Fish For Lent.

The season OF Lent is now with us.
and there are still certain number Of
people who fast during this time and
invariably make "A point of having salt
fish on Ash Wednesday Many people
shudder at the idea Of salt hsh at all;
but properly treated II is 10y no
means to be despised Too often. how
ever. the necessity for sufficient soak
ing is not realized. with the conse-
quence that when served. II Il be eaten
at all. whoever ventures on ~ literally
feels be or she is performing a pen
ance. First of all. having procured
the salt fish. let il soak for several
hours. placing il under the tap II pos
sible and letting the water slowly run
on to IT, Should this however. not be
feasible. soak Il IN plenty Of cold
water. changing this fairly often and
having the last water tepld Then
next il should be soaked in skimmilk
or milk and water for several hours
longer Soaking il in all for twenty
four hours Having gone through this
process. it should be slmmered in half
milk. half water. with a very little salt.
and then IL may be served with a
variety Of sauces often the FISH
monger will claim that the fish has
already been stepped. Should this be
so the soaking In cold water may be
omitted but on no account should the
sleeping in milk and water be for
gotten Treated thus. the flesh will
be white and firm and most palatable.
Evening journal., 1911-04-01
SOCIAL And
PERSONAL NEWS
Many Visitors Here While
WilminGtORianS GO Away
for Pleasure
YOUNG PEOPLE SPEND
EVENINGS At SOCIALS

Mrs. Hester Haney. of Chester, is
spending several days as a guest of
Wilmington friends.
Mrs. Anna Ovenshire is the guest
of Mrs. Charles Thomas, Of Kennett
Square
Mrs Charles Schwsb has returned
to this city after a weeks visit to
Elizabeth. n. ].
William Carr has returned from a
visit to Oxford.
Misses Grace and Marian Black
WELL of Millington, have been visit
ing friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell Lloyd, Of
Barnsley. Nd, we're visitors here this
week.
Prof and Mrs. A. H. Berlin are
entertaining their daughter, Mrs. Ar
thur Rice. of Plainfeld, ~ J.
Mrs. Thomas Benson, of Baltimore,
is the guest Of friends in this city.
Mrs. L. w. Emerson and Miss
Rhetta Emerson. of Baltimore, are the
guests of friends In this city.
II. T. Maxwell. of New London, Wis
tied friends here this week.
Mrs. Clara NJ. Knight. Misses
Gladys and Jeanette Westerfield, Of
Port Deposit, have been spending a
few days with friends here
Mrs. D. Woodrow has been visit
ing Mrs r. J.. Stebbing Of Port De-
post. Md
John Montgomery. Of this city. has
accepted position with the Rein
forced Tile Company. of Tacony, Pa.
Miss Anna Harris, of Newport,
spent Thursday with Miss Mary Van
degrift
Mrs. J. F. Kates, of No. 61O Harrl-
son street. entertained a number Of
friends at a dinner at her home, last
Tuesday evening.
The Rev G. W. Dawson and fam
lily have been visiting friends at Sea-
ford
Mr.. and Mrs Levi McC Foster
will remove from this city 10 Phila-
delphia in the near future
Mrs Bayard Jones has been Wis
iting friends at Middletown.
Mrs. Springer and Miss Mabel
Springer have been visiting Mrs.
James H. Gam, OF st. Georges.
Miss Louise A. MurgatrOyd is Wis
iting Mrs. Edward Stone at Upper
Montclair, N. J.
Mrs Carry Jenny has been spend
ing some time with her brother at
Chester.
Miss Hannah Chance. Of Marcus
Hook, is spending some time with
her sister in this city.
Miss Gertrude Handy Is spending
some time with her parents at Bethel.
Mrs. William =. Zebley, Sr, of
Bethel, was a recent guest Of Mr..
and Mrs Daniel Forrest. of this city.
Evening journal., 1911-04-01
To Use Ham


Sliced ham is more tender II II is
baked than II fried Cut a slice three
quarters of an inch thick, put it into
small enamel pan. turn three-quarters
Of a cupful Of milk over It. cover and
bake for an hour and a quarter, bast-
ing every fifteen minutes with milk.
For luncheon grind the ends Of a
boiled ham and mix Il with a button
onion that has been chopped fine and
a little minced parsley. Put the mix
ture into a pan with little butter
and moisten with hot water or cream.
Simmer four or FIVE minutes and then
heap on slices Of toast.
For curly bacon cut it very thin and
half cook it in boiling water, then curl
It. fasten in shape with a toothpick
and broil It over the FIRE
A little grated American cheese miI-
ed with minced ham used in sand
wiches is delicious II the sandwich is
fried brown and served very hot.
Cold ham is tasty II Il is shredded
and cooked i'm currant Jelly sauce. Put
a cupful Of the shredded ham into n
saucepan with a level tablespoonful
Of butter and half a cupful OF currant
Jelly. AS soon ms the jelly and butter
begin to bubble add four tablespoon
fuls Of sherry and a seasoning Of pa
prika Simmer the mixture about five
or six minutes aud serve with toast
Evening journal., 1911-04-01

small and slender and can afford 10
wear becomingly most exaggerated
Empire gowns. But the American
woman gets the same effect with
more conservative construction. or in
some cases, by clever manipulation
Of hraiding and placing of fiat but
tons at the back Of the waist or coat.
instead of actually cutting the waist
high above where belt would natur-
ally be and allowing tho skirt or tho
lower part Of the coat 10 be suspended
from there. When tho coat has
separately shaped piece below the belt
this is often cut so as to almost out
line the figure.
Even the most elaborate Of silk
jackets have full-length or three-Quar-
ter sleeves, which is unusual when the
sleeves Of all elaborate gowns are so
short, as Is the case at the present
t,me. The sleeve question is quite
interesting. Shirt waists and all Sc
we're dresses have long. plain sleeves.
A dark waist should have a touch Of
white at the wrists If II is only q
band Of net basted or held in place
by tiny jewel pins. For q rather
more elaborate bodice for afternoon
the sleeves are three-quarter length
or else just cover the elbow, and are
fashioned all in one with the bodice,
while narrow fall of lawn, lace or
mousseline de sole. about ten or
twelve inches around and not gathered
to the arm. gives a soft finish az the
elbow. Sometimes there are as many
as three falls Of different tones finish
ing a sleeve in this manner. If the
bodice is Of deep blue, pink or mauve,
for example, the first fold will be Of
Evening journal., 1911-04-01
Johnson.Lux NnntiaIs.

Mrs, Maud Johnson and Alexander
Lux were married on Wednesday af-
ternoon at Union NJ. p Church par
sonage by the Rev. W. F. Corkran.
The couple were attended by Miss
Adline Brown and Eugene Lux. After
ward a reception was held at the
home of the brides mother. Mrs d.
Robinson. No. 1905 East Eleventh
street Among the guests present
were: Mr.. and Mrs Alexdander Lux,
Mr., and Mrs Herbert Plankinton. Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Plankinton of Ken
nett Square, Mrs. James Robinson,
Rising Sun; Mr.. and Mrs. James Nc
Gowan, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown,
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Robertson. Charles
Brown and mother, Miss Adline Brown.
James Cox Plano selections, were
given by John Iceler and Charles Rob
ertson. Solos were given by Eugene
Lux, Edward Shewbrooks and Mr..
and Mrs Albert Sund.
Evening journal., 1911-04-01
Rirfhdar parfr

Mrs. Charles w. Gouert was given a
birthday surprise party Wednesday
evening at her home, No. 1915 Maple
streetMusic and dancing were features
Of the evening. Miss Anna Marion. ac-
companied by Harry Finerty. gave
selections on the guitar Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
w. Gouert, Mr.. and Mrs. James Cor
man and children; Mrs. Elizabeth
Manion. Mrs. Oscar q. Gouert. Sr.,
Anna Manion. Victor Gouert. Matilda
Peabody Edward Sparks. Adelaide
Gouert, Harry Finerty, Louis Cox. Lucy
Couert Fred and Frank Manion and
Elizabeth Manion.