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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
Barn Burned.

Thursday morning about 1890 O'Clock
the barn belonging to Harley Hubert
in the east part of town was found tc
be on fire. The alarm was at once
turned in, the fire companies promptly
responding; but owing to the distance
out and the extremely high winds blow
ing. the fire could not be controlled un-
til it had done considerable damage.
The barn and all outbuildings were
burned, and at one time fears were en-
tertaided for the safety of the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hulbert:were at work
in the field, some distance from the
house, leaving little granddaughter
with little playmate, playing in the
yard near the house. In some way the
little lad secured some matches and
attempted to build bonfire near the
barn, with the above result.
The live stock in the barn was saved,
but considerable amount of grain, hay,
a buggy and various pieces Of machin-
cry and tools were destroyed.
Mr.. Hubert carried insurance on the
buildings in the Iowa Mutual. but this
will fall considerably short of covering
the actual loss.
At late hour Thursday afternoon
the fire was not wholly extinguished,
several of the firemen being detailed
to guard it to prevent fresh outbreak
and spreading of the flames to the house
on account of the high wind prevailing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
New Teachers Selected.

The school board at its meeting
Monday night elected several new
teachers for the coming school year,
which however does not fill all the va
cancies. So far no choice has been
made for the position of principal,
which chair will probably not be filled
till later in the summer. With two
exceptions the teachers chosen Mon
day night are Howard County girls,
exceptionally we'll qualified to fill the
positions they were elected to, and
will without doubt take an earnest
interest in school matters, giving forth
their best efforts to keep the educa-
tional system up to its high standard.
The teachers elected, with the posi-
tions they will hold, are as follows:
Ida Reed, science, now at Cornell
College; Mabie Kratz, Cresco, music;
Winifred Canada of Elkader, now
teaching at Elma. 5th grade; Frances
Rose, Cresco, now teaching at George,
Iowa, End grade; Helen Brown, Cresco,
Latin and grammar; Miss Drake, Lime
Springs, penmanship and art.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
of her grandfather, the late Judge Up

of her grandfather. the late Judge Up,
ton and she did much to make his last
days comfortable. The friendship be-
tween them was as beautiful as it was
unusual. But every one loved her.
Her happy face and cheerful disposi.
tion was continual comfort to all her
friends. She entered the public school
at the age of five and in spite of re-
peated illnesses made her grade from
year to year and was in the fourth
grade at the time of her death. Her
work was uniformly excellent. She
She was also constant attendant of
the primary dep 'rtment of the Congre-
gatlonal Sunday school. She passed
to better world Monday morning,
May 8, at 8 o'clock. The sympathy of
the whole community go out to her
parents in their great ffliction.
The funeral was held in the Congre-
gational church Wednesday afternoon,
May 10th, and the body was inferred at
Oak Lawn. Mr. Hinman and Mr.. Gam
mons conducted the service.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
Weather Crop Bulletin.

For the week ending May 8, 1911.
Heavy showers on the night of April
goth and snow on May 1st, followed by
cold weather with freezing tempera-
ture on the End and light to heavy
frosts on the 3rd and 4th delayed corn
planting for several days, but the lat
ter half of the week was favorable for
work and considerable planting was
done. The rains during the fore part
of the week were very beneficial and
grass and small grains are now grow
ing rapidly under the effect of the
higher temperature during the closing
days of the week. Flowing for corn is
nearly finished, and large amount OF
corn will be planted during the coming
week with the soil generally in excel
lent tilth. 1t is thought that very lit
tie. if any, damage was done to fruit
by the frost and freezing temperature
and the prospects for a bountiful crop
are still very promising.
GEO. M. CHAPEL,
Section Director.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12

T. E. Glass is suffering considerable
pain from his shoulder, which was in
jured some time ago He expected to
have X-ray photograph taken of the
shoulder yesterday afternoon to de-
termine if there was not a broken
bone, instead of the supposed disloca-
ted bone.
Sister Mary Elizabeth and Sister
Mary Devatica, one from St.
Anthony's Home and the other from
Mercy Hospital, both Dubuque institu-
tions, were guests of the Sisters at St.
Joseph's Hospital, Tuesday. The
Sisters had been to Lawler where they
had taken the remains of Sister Mary
Elizabeth's uncle for burial.
Parties having town or farm prop
erty to sell will do we'll to list it with
Stockman & Macarthur, general land
and insurance agents. All business
left with US will receive our personal
attention at the very lowest rates.
We have some good bargains in Minne-
sofa, South and North Dakota Lands.
STOCKMAN & MACARTHUR.
Mrs. Frank E. White received the
news that her brother-in-law, Emory
johnson, of Elk River, Minn., had
suffered stroke of paralysis last
Thursday night, affecting his entire
right side. and rendering him practical
ly helpless. 1t is hoped however. that
the electric treatments, which the
doctors at once began giving him, will
benefit him greatly.
Myron Converse. F. B. Lomas, G. F.
Miller and son Fred, and DR.. Carpenter
and son of Lime Springs, were in Mason
City the first of the week returning
with two Hudson touring cars, pur-
chased by Mr.. Converse and DR.. Car
penter through the agency of G. F.
Miller & Son. We are informed that
Mr.. Lomas also placed an order for
like car for his own use.
DR.. Campbell of Richland Center.
Wis, and DR.. Lewis of Florida, and
Mrs. Estella Rogers, who is nursing at
New Salem, N. D., attended the clinic
at Mercy hospital Thursday morning.
DR.. Campbell came Thursday morning
bringing with him Mrs. Fred Thomp-
son, a sister of w. H. Owens, to the
hospital for treatment. DR.. Lewis was
former practitioner at Ridgeway.
now residing in Florida, but is now
taking care Of DR.. Kaasa's practice at
Ridgeway while the latter is away for
three weeks vacation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
OBITUARY.
MICHEL.

Amelia Mary Kruger was born at
Manistee, Mich, March %, 1867, and
died May 4, 1911. At the age of nine
years she came to Howard County.
Iowa, with her parents, and on Sept.
l, 1887. she was united in marriage to
Andrew E. Michel and settled on a
farm near Granger, MINI. The union
was blessed with five children, Erwin
R., Elmer A., Jacob A, Lenora l..
and Vernie A., who were all present
at her death with the exception of
Erwin r. who was at Tacoma, Wash. /,
but who arrived in time for the
funeral.
On March %, 1910, she with her
husband and children moved to James
town. North Dakota, where she
resided until her death.
She was baptized at an early age
and at the age of IA was confirmed in
the Lutheran faith to which she re-
mained true and faithful member to
the'end.
The funeral was held at jamestown,
North Dakota, May z. 1911, her pastor
Rev. Hess paying glowing tribute in
expressing the estimation in which she
was held by her many friends curing
her short residence here. The floral
offerings were many and very beauti-
tul which were lowered with her in the
grave in Highland Home Cemetery.
May she peacefully sleep among the
flowers she loved so well.
Those attending the funeral from a
distance were her sister, Mrs. Phil.
Deere We. her brother, Alfred krueg-
er, her brother-in-law, George Michel,
all of Cresco, Iowa, and her niece,
Miss Clara Mandelko, Of Harmony,
Minnesota.
"And mine hour of death shall come,
Take me, Oh Christ, to Heaven my home;
For Thou art mine and Thine own
To be with Thee is Joy alone" Amen.
This verse she oft times repeated
during her illness, as her hopes were
bright. May she rest in peace.
CARD OF THANKS.
Andrew Michel and children wish to
extend their heartfelt thanks to the
many friends and neighbors for their
help and sympathy extended to them
in their hour of bereavement.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
District Court Next Week.

The May term of the District Court
will convene next Monday with Judge
Fellows presiding. As the petit jurors
have been notified to not report and
but four cases set for trial. the session
will probably last not longer than the
week. No criminal cases appear and
but 95 civil cases, Is Of which are new
ones, mostly unimportant, brought
since the March term of court. 81 pro-
bate cases appear upon the calandar.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
A Business Opening.

We have a splendid paying business,
including building, and fully equipped
with all necessary machinery for run
ming first class wagon and repair
shop, and is now doing big business.
This is a snap for the right man, wish
ing to step into an established business
in Cresco.
We also have bargain in a small
home. Can be hid for $3.50. 90 if taken
at once. Inquire of
Milz & Owens Land Co,
Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
New Blacksmith Shop Open.

Alpha Wentworth and his son Ira
have their new blacksmith shop COM
pleted, and are in better shape than
ever to serve their patrons. With a
new shop, new tools and complete
new stock of material, combined with
excellent skill and experience, ought
and will win for them fair share of
the trade.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
Kids Clipping Coupons.

The kids whose parents are Plain
Dealer subscribers are collecting their
divide nds this week on the investment
by presenting the ice cream coupons
which appeared in our last issue to
Billy Glass, who smiles just as sweetly
when handed the coupon as nickle
for cone. 1t is a clever advertising
stunt, and Billy is losing no money or
it, either. Another coupon appears
TO-DAY,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
GLASS.

Dorothy. the beloved daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Glass, was born in
Cresco, Iowa, March %, 1902 and grew
up to beautiful and radiant girlhood in
our community. In her early years
she was the special pet and companion
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
Land Owners Attention.

We are about to prepare our May
Land List which will go to thousands
of prospective land buyers throughout
Iowa, Wisconsin,, Illinois and Indiana.
If you have farm you wish to sell,
list with US. We charge no commits
sion unless we make sale.
HOWARD LAND & INVESTMENT Co.
JOHN A. KLEIN, Manager.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
Sile Erwin Dead.

At Decorah, on Saturday last, Silas
Bradford Erwin, passed away at the
age of 80 years. He had been resi-
dent of Decorah for nearly 60 years,
and as the leader of Ervin's orchestra
was known all over this section, and
furnished dance music for two genera
tions. Death was the result of the
infirmities of old age.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
Music Lessons.

For the present my old pupils will
come at their usual hours for lessons
to the home of Mrs. Lottie Scholz.
New pupils wishing to arrange for
lessons will find me there every Satur-
day from to 6 p. m, and other days
from to 6 p. NJ.
MISS LAURAINE MEAD.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
When You Come to Cresco

come to see us in regard to your -four
supply. We handle -four from six diff
ferent mills and can give you good
selection of brands and prices that will
pay you to make long trip to town.
F. G. WoELLsTEIN Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
For SALE-Light wagon with thills.
Enquire at this Office.

For SALE-Light wagon with thills
Enquire at this Office.
Merrill Bowers, of LIE Roy, was
Cresco caller Tuesday.
John Cray from Lime Springs was
Cresco visitor Thursday.
Walter Davis, of Chester was
Cresco caller, Wednesday,.
Smoke Judge Harlan" SC cigar a
W. A. Glass both places.
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer; otfic
opposite the National Bank.
DR.. Lewis, of Ridgeway, was pro-
fessional caller here Thursday.
Edward Bigalk was operated on a
Mercy hospital Thursday morning.
Mound City Paints may cost 'trih'
more, but -! P. A. Clemmer.
Early Ohio potatoes for seed.
RI. j. MOORE, Lime Springs.
DR.. w. T. Daily, physician and
surgeon; Office over National Bank.
A good 100 acre farm for sale. Ap.
ply to j. E. JACKSON, Cresco, Iowa.
Mrs. G. l.. Gill returned Tuesday
night from week s visit in Minneap-
oils.
Miss Rosella Ferrie returned to Aus
tin Wednesday after visit with home
folks.
Mrs. r. r. Rose went to Lime
Springs Thursday for visit with rela-
tlves.
C. L. Terry has sold his residence
adjoining the old Park hotel to Ed.
Kuntz.
Mrs. T. j. Williams, of Lime
Springs, is a patient at St. Joseph's
hospital.
N. B. Wheeler returned Thursday
afternoon from business trip to Min
neapolis.
Walter Mott was in Decorah, Mon
day, to take in the circus, returning
Tuesday noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cannon Thurs
day for,a visit with relatives at Rice
vile and Usage.
For SALE-Road wagon and buggy.
Will be sold cheap. Enquire at Aga's
blacksmith shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. D. Everingham re-
turned Thursday afternoon from their
visit.
Byron Mabon came down from
Mimi, Thursday afternoon,
on business visit.
If you want farm loan at low rate
of interest, see American Loan Il Trust
Company. Cresco. la.
Mrs. G. r. Baker came up from
Ridgeway, Wednesday, for short
visit with Cresco friends.
Mrs. VIM. Walters, of Albion twp,
was the guest Of Cresco relatives
couple of days this week.
Mrs. Estella Rogers and Mrs. Fred
A. johnson went to Chester Thursday
for a visit with relatives.
Mrs. Lillian Fischer came up from
Cedar Rapids, Tuesday, to attend the
funeral Of Dorothy Glass.
Miss Gertie Stebbins went to Lime
Springs, Wednesday noon, where she
has position in restaurant.
Hans Mohlsted left Saturday night
for trip to Norway, Ito spend some
time visiting among relatives.
Will Clancy came over from Elma
Wednesday for short home visit with
his mother. Mrs. J. j. Clancy.
Miss Cornelia Peterson came Tues
day noon from Decorah for a visit with
her sister, Mrs. Lynn Strayer.
Miss Bess McCook returned Tuesday
afternoon from visit with relatives in
Riceville and friends at LIE Roy.
For painting and paper hanging,
phone No. II. Prompt and satisfactory
work. MILLER Il WOODARD.
FIRE Observation-Disclosures with US.
1t will pay you. No ONE can write
Fire Insurance cheaper than we can.
Luers Land Agency, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
FRIDAY

. If you want to buy, sell or exchange
your property, please call and see us.
Luers Land Agency, Cresco, la.
For SALE-A good second hand sur
, ry, also a low wagon.
F. E. ERLER, Cresco.
A car load of feed on the track thi
week. Call at once.
The F. C. Woellstein Co.
Do your spring grinding now a
after May 1st. will grind only Friday
and Saturdays. HARRY PoLLITT.
For sale; several snaps in Cresco resi-
dence properties we'll located, cheal
for cash. Luers Land Agency.
Mrs. H. H. Bcyson and little son
Bruce of Belle Plaine, Iowa, are ::wel
come guests at the Otto Johnson home
The Saith visit. Karl D. Fisk, the eye
Isight specialist makes to Cresco will be
May Is, 16 and 18th at Strother House.
7. J. Williams of Lime Springs was
a Cresco business visitor the first of
the week, returning home Wednesday.
Timothy Turk, of Canton, Mimi, is
a patient at the hospital where he
underwent serious operation Tues
day.
Mr. and Mrs. arthur johnson and
little babe came up from Ridgeway
Wednesday for short visit with rela-
tlves.
If you want to buy or sell Real
Estate call on Milz & Owens. Office
over Motifs Dry Goods Store, Cresco,
Iowa.
II. B. Ellis came down from Chester
this week, t.ringing his little daughter
for minor operation at St. Joseph's
Hospital.
Mrs. James Kreitzer of Ridgeway is
at Mercy hospital, where she under
went a very serious operation Thurs
day morning.
Mrs. Abe Upton came out from
Chicago, Tuesday morning, called here
by the death of her niece, little
Dorothy Glass.
Mrs j. c. Asselin, of St. Paul,
came Tuesday afternoon for a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Roy Green
halgh and family.
Joseph and Raphel Glass and Miss
Maggie Glass, the latter from Harmony
Minu., were called here by the death
of Dorothy Glass.
Mrs. Josephine Keithly returned
home Wednesday afternoon from
Strool, S. d., where she has been re-
siding on claim.
Miss Franah Schneider has been out
of school since Monday, confined to the
house by an attack of tonsilitis, but is
now slowly improving.
Aaron Watts left Wednesday morn
ing for Waukon, where he goes to
take position as timer in the P. B.
Stock hardware store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul V. Soltow left
Thursday afternoon for visit with
their daughters, Mesdames Edo Work
1or opI ~ n Akol ut Moporn
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred johnson and little
son are here from New Salem, S. D.,
for visit with his sisters, Mrs. w. &.
Eddy and Miss Grace Johnson.
Mrs. Ellen Van Leuven, of Lime
Springs, and daughter, Mrs. Smith, of
St. Paul, came Wednesday for short
visit with Mrs. Eugene Irvine.
r. j. Knuth who went to Cadott,
Wis, about year ago, has sold his
farm there and will move his family
elsewhere, probably back to Cresco.
For Exchange-Cresco business and
residence property for land. What
have you?
Luers Land Agency, Cresco, la.
Miss Andrea Closta, of Ossian, and
Mrs. Herman Bush. of Calmar, are at
St. Joseph's hospital where they both
had operations the first Of the week.
For Exchange--Land for Crcsco resi-
dence and Cresco business property,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
c. H. S. Ball Team Loses a Game

The Cresco team was defeated on
Wednesday for the first time of the
season by Harmony by a score of to
l. The weakness of Cresco's batting
ability was sadly in evidence and this
combined with little loose playing in
the field, were the causes of their
downfall
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12

MISS LAURAINE MEAD.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-11-28
SHORT FOREIGN POSTAGE.
Two Cents Not Sufficient to Take
Letter to China.

Two Cents Not Sufficient to Take
Letter to China.
Assistant Postmaster-General Jo-
seph Stewart has made the following
announcement regarding foreign let
ter postage:-
"The department is advised that
many letters mailed in the United
States addressed for delivery in
foreign countries, notably China,
which are subject to our postal union
postage rate, are prepaid only two
cents, the senders of the letters be-
ing under the impression, it is pre-
sumed, that our two-cent domestic
postage rate is applicable to said
letters.
"The only foreign countries to
which the two-cent letter rate ap-
plies are Canada, Cuba, Mexico New
foundland, the Canal Zone, the Re-
public of Panama, Germany (by di-
rect steamers only, England. Scot
land, Wales and Ireland, and the
city of Shanghai, China. To all
other countries, including all places
in China other than Shanghai, the
rate is five cents for the first ounce
or fraction thereof and three cents
for each additional ounce or fraction
thereof, which must be fully prepaid
cI the letters become liable on de-
livery to a charge equal to double
the amount OF the deficient postage.
For instance, single-rate letter pre-
Paid only two cents, being short-paid
three. cents, would be subject on de-
livery TO an additional postage charge
OF six cents"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-11-28

Quoted by the Rev. John T. Reeve,
pastor Of the Basking Ridge Pres
byterian church, which Mr.. Dryden
attended regularly from his country
home in Bernardsville. The Rev.
Robert Scott Inglis, pastor of the
Third Presbyterian church, and Rev.
w. j. Dawson, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church. assisting.
There were twenty-four honorary
pall-bearers including some of the
most distinguished men of the eoun-
try.
The family has received messages
of coincidence from "a large number of
the prominent men of the country.
President Taft writing: Il never met a
more conscientious, earnest and hard
working legislator than he was in
the work of that kind, which, with
his large business experience, he so
fully understood" !"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-11-28

Russell Bennett. The charge to the
pastor was delivered by the Rev.
John F. Patterson, D. d., advising
the new pastor to preach confidence,
comfort and love.
The Rev. Albert Erdman. D. D.,
pastor emeritus of the church, de-
livered the charge to the people. He
asked the church members to treat
their new pastor as well as he was
treated the many years he was their
minister and urged them to have a
desire not to hear from the lips of
their minister only words that would
be pleasing to them but rather the
great truths of life. such as the awful
ness of sin and it's punishment.
The service included the anthems
Grant to us, Lord, we beseech Thee 2
by ]. Barnby and Alfred Hollins'
1--WE Sent Unto Thee" by the vested
choir The benediction was pro-
nounced by DR.. Anderson.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-11-28

as the love of a parent when you
were a child. 1t is at the dividing
line of law and love where Christ
reaches you.
There is no lesson more important
than to learn that there are things
which the law cannot do. Instead OF
making men good it very often makes
them bad. Law appeals to ingenuity,
not to conscience. A large part OF
the time of legal men is gwen to the
execution of good laws, but will
leave it to my legal friends if large
part of the time is not also given to
evasion of the law, to find the way in
which a thing the law forbids can be
done.
Good laws may be made, but good
laws may be eyaded. This is why
the church is such vital institution,
for it does what the law cannot do
it builds up character"
DR.. Anderson was installed by Dr.
beaumont and the installation prayer
was delivered by the Rev. William