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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
Iowa's Most Common Apple Tree

Scale
inch in length. The insects hibernate
rs minute white eggs under the old
scales. The eggs hatch during the
latter part of May or early June, de-
pending on the season. For a few
days after Matching the young may
be seen as small whitish lice crawl
ing about on the bark, but they soon
fasten to the bark and become COW
cred with scale which protects them
against sprays.
This scale insect may be extermin-
ated by the following treatment an
nually: In the dormant season spray
the trees thoroughly with lime sui
phur mixture made by using one gal
lon of the lime sulphur made accord
ing to the formula below to five gal
Ions of water. In the spring time,
just as the buds begin to break,
spray with lime sulphur mixture
made by using one gallon of the
formula to twenty gallons Of water.
The formula for making the lime
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
ROSANI.

Rosani is an original genius and,
while familiar with all the old feats of
iugglery common to the stage, has in
vented many novel acts of his own.
The major portion of his performance
is entirely new to the public and will
excite keen interest. His shadowsraphs
are amusing, his representations under
changing hat rim are marvellous, and
his balancing acts are the limit of ar
tistic accomplishment.
Rosani will draw a great crowd be-
cause he furnishes just the sort Of di-
version needed in the midst OF a
weeks program Of solid things. You
will not need to labor in weighty think
ing to follow him. but YOU will cudgel
your brains to fathom his great skill.
Rosani has entertained thousands
throughout the east and is a seasoned
veteran Of the platform. He will please
the people immensely with his clever
show and round out week Of delight
full things.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
FROM CIRCUS
TO CHURCH
Remarkable Rise Of G. 4. Fitz.
william, Chautauqua Speaker.
LIFE READS LIKE A ROMANCE.

Motherless at Nine and an Orphan at
Thirteen, His Grit and Determination
Made Hin, One Of Most Famous Plat
form Orators In America.
The sawdust ring and the flying ira
peze are not usually looked upon as
preparatory schools for the ministry.
but from this peculiar beginning
Charles Fl. Fitzwilliam arose to a place
of prominence among big platform
celebrities.
The story Of his life reads like ro-
nance. He was left motherless at
nine years of age. and his father. who
was a professional trapeze performer.
at once began training him for the
same profession At twelve years Of
age young Fitzwilliam was doing the
trapeze stunts in the open arena.
His education had been utterly neg
lected. Of course. He knew only the
canvas pavilion and the sawdust ring
His acquaintance did not extend be-
yond the people Of the circus. many
Of them being of the coarsest type.
At twelve years of age this poor
boy beheld with his own eyes the life
crushed out Of his father in horrible
trapeze accident. This was the real
turning point in his career. although it
left him without friend or protector
in all the world.
For twelve years more he battled
with fate. But he secured work that
let him go to school and later to col
lege. His grit and determination to
rise triumphed over difficulties galore,
and he at last found his place in the
world.
For many years Fitzwilliam has been
a recognized force among the big men
Of the platform. He has crossed the
Atlantic sixteen times and is we'll
known on both sides Of the sea. He de-
livers lectures of great power and
beauty and full Of earnest purpose.
His life is rebuke to failure and an
inspiration to all young men OF nerve
and purpose.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
Makes the Nation Gasp.

The awful list Of injuries on Fourth
of July staggers humanity. Set over
against it, however, is the wonderful
healing, by Bucklen's Arnica Salve, of
thousands, who suffered from burns,
cuts bruises. bullet wounds or eXplo-
sions. Its the quick healer of bois,
ulcers, eczema, sore lips or pile. 25 cts.
at P. A. Clemmer's. T
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
Farm for Sale.

24O acres farm, ~ miles west of
Ridgeway and z miles southeast of
Cresco, with modern, new buildings.
Farm all pillow land in high state of
cultivation, fenced and cross fenced
with woven wire fence. An abundance
Of water. For further information call
at the farm or write H. W. MICHEL,
Rt. 4, Cresco, Iowa. 79t4.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
Notice In Probate.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each of YOU are hereby notified
to appear at the Court House In Cresco:
Howard county. Iowa. on the 9TH day ct
oct A. u. 1912. at 2o'clock p. III. to attend
the probate ofan Instrument pur porting to
be the last Will and Testament OF Margaret
McHurh late of Howard County, Iowa,
deceased, at which time and place you will
appear and show cause. If any, why said
Win should not be admitted to probate.
In Testimony Whereof. have hereunto
subscribed my ma me and afli xed the seal Of
the District Court this 18th day of May
1912.
&c. RLANDIN,
[SEAL.l Clerk of District Court.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Emma Friend. Deceased
Notice is hereby given, That the su bscribers
have been duly appointed Executors to the
Estate of Emma j. Friend late ofCresco,
in the county of II oward. State of Iowa. de-
ceased, testate, and have taken upon them
selves that trust by giving bonds as the law
directs. All persons having demands upon
the estate of said deceased are required to
ey hihIt the same and persons indebted to the
said Estate are called upon to make pay
ment to
ETH Ell II. FRIEND.
EDWIN II. ARNOLD
Executors,
Cresco. Iowa, May 18th. 1912.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04

Impure blood runs you down-makes
YOU an easy victim for organic diseas-
es. Burdock Blood Bitters purifies, the
blood-cures the builds you up.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
Tho Best Ely Poison.

The most highly recommended fly
poison is formalin mixed with sweet
milk and water in the proportion OF
eight teaspoonf,lls of fornalin to a
quart of the mixture. Such poison
is not fatal to human beings. Break
small nick in the edge Of bottles
mouth. fiji the bottle with the solution
and stand it, inverted in Il saucer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group if you apply DR.. Thomas Eelec-
tic Oil at once. 1t acts like magic.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
Mo-, her Gray,s Sweet Powders for Childre

Mo'her Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Relieve Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels and are a pleasant remedy
for Worms. Used by Mothers for 90
years. They never fail. At all Drug
gists. 26c. Sample FREE. Address. A.
S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y. 75w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04

THE proper place to study
a manure spreader is at
the local dealers place
of business, where you can see
the machine, study it part by
part, see: how each part is made
and howit does its work. Study
spreaders at first hand. Go to
the local dealer and have him
show you an
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04

is one of the best preservers of the
teeth because of it's ductility. malability
and close adoption to the cavities and
margins of the teeth.
IT IS PROOF AGAINST THE ACIDS
of the mouth and stomach and affords
the greatest resistance to the arduous
and trying duties of mastication.
We make speciality of Gold Filings
at reasonable prices.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
III c Manure Spreader
Kemp 10th Century
Cloyerleaf or
Corn King

Learn the advantages Of an
apron spreader. Learn what
constitutes a steady, reliable
feed and the importance of it.
Learn the reasons why different
materials are used for different
parts, and why each part does
its work thoroughly. Learn
the value of the service the
dealer can give you.
When you know manure
spreaders we think you will buy
an H c spreader from your
local dealer. He is the man to
see.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04

Cresco. Iowa, May 18TH 1912.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-04
International Harvester Company Of America
tncorpo,ated)
Chicago US A

The purpose of this Bureau is to furnish.
free of charge to all. the best Information
anyworthy questions concerning soils. crops.
land drainage. irrigation. fertilizers. etc.
make your inquiries specific and send them
to II c Service Bureau. Harvester Build.
ing, Chicago. U S A
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02

Subscribe for Tbs Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02
A CARD.

The Methodist Missionary Socie-
ty will have a cake and candy
sale next Saturday afternoon in
front Of the Gem Theatorium and
will have a sale OF this kind twice
a month. The next social meet
ing of the society will be at the
Parsonage Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The local work of this
organization is a very popular and
interesting feature and under the
efficient management Of Mrs. w.
n. Weaver, fourth Vice-Pres., ex-
pect 10 accomplish great things in
a financial way. This local work
also includes visiting the sick and
strangers, and all kinds Of charit-
able work. The committees are
|vigilant, praying and working al.
ways for the physical and spiritual
salvation Of humanity, B.
Trade with our advertisers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02
A LIVER MEDICINE THAT BEATS
CALOMEL.
Dodson's Liver Tone Does the Same
Work as Calomel Without Making
You Sick. 1t is Vegetable,
Tastes Good and Never
Fails.

Everybody who has yer taken calo,
mel knows what a strong drug it is.
Calomel spurs the tired liver as if il
were a tired horse, and while the liver
works harder for a little while, it is
soon weaker than ever.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a vegetable
tonic that gently induces the most
sluggish liver to work. Taking it is
followed by no bad after-efrects. No
restriction of habit or diet necessary.
For either children or grown grown
people,
S. L. Raines sells a large bottle of
Dodson's Liver Tone for fifty cents and
guarantees it to be a perfect substitute
for calomel and will give you your
money back if it disappoints you.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02

Ray Shelton and Nixey Lee
were over from Greenville the
first Of the week attending the
Topp-Tims nuptials.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02
EXCLUSIVELY AT
ANNOUNCEMENT

| beg to announce to the public
that after Feb. lst | will sever my
connection with The Stern Bros Co.
and in the future will conduct ?
Staple and Fancy Grocery Store at
Ill w. Market st., same store now
occupied BY Stern Bros Cos gro
Gerry department, and | solicit a
share Of your patronage.
Can assure you courteous treat.
ment and prompt deliveries, for all
orders will have the attention Of
myself and Mr.. Phil s. Jones, who
will be with me after this date.
intend to conduct my business
on a cash basis and this neal mon
ey saved for you as well as myself
"A trial order will be appreciated
and convince you.
Yours for low prices,
SAM STERN.
Cnhgcrfho for The COMMONWEALTH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02

Harry Love, of Leland, was the
guest Of the family Of Hon. A. F.
Gardner while attending the
Topp-Tims nuptials,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02
THE COMMONWEALTH
Personal.

IA
Insure your horses and mules with
W. M. Peteet,
j. W. Green was up from Quito
Monday.
D. 0. Alexander was over from
j Itta Bena Tuesday.
John Obergfell was over from
Lake Henry Thursday.
Judge L. F. Frederick was
down from Money Monday.
R. P. Smith was up from Rising
/ Sun attending court this week.
A. G. McLemore was down
from Geren the first Of the week.
Miss Gayden, of Winona, is Wis
ting Mrs. Gid. Montjoy, ST., for
two weeks.
R. B. and E. H. Sthlater and J..
D. billiard were down from Schla-
ter Tuesday.
DR.. Cleveland Davis and Judge
G. r. James were up from Quito
the first of the week.
M. Alexander, a former citizen
of this place, but now Of Kansas
City, was here this week.
Miss Laura Cunningham, of
Lexington, was the guest OF Mrs.
Scott Dulin the first Of the week.
j. w. Stinson was down from
Avalon on business Monday and
made this office an appreciated
call.
j. D. McCaskill and H. Y. Frais-
er, Of near Shellmound, were in
the city the first of the week at
tending court.
Mrs. Love, of Grenada, visited
friends and relatives the first of
the week, attending the Topp-
Tins nuptials.
Misses Corneila Dyer, Bess VIII
son and Anna McBee, of Lexing-
ton were visitors to the dance
Tuesday evening.
J.E. Mathews, one of our wor-
thy colored subscribers from near
Swiftown, remembered this office
substantially Wednesday.
IndiaH Runner Ducks, $3.50 trio;
R. |. Red Pullets, $l.00 each. ). M
Jackson, Minter City, Miss; Phone
l49 2.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02
Judge Tim E. Cooper was up
from Jackson yesterday.

Judge Tim E. Cooper was up
from Jackson yesterday.
Miss Melba Benjamin Of Green
vile is visiting Mrs. S. Hyman.
The Stein Grocery Company has
an attractive card in this issue.
Mrs. L. E. Barnes and children
left Thursday to spend a few days
in New Orleans.
Capt. and Mrs. H. H. Estes have
gone to Tampa, Fla, to spend a
month, and their many friends
wish for them a delightful visit.
Mrs. w. N. Pharr had a few
friends for bridge Tuesday after
noon to meet her sister, Mrs. Jones
of Alabama. The prize was won
by Mrs. F. G. Wake.
Mrs. Robert Herman entertain
ed with a bridge luncheon on last
Wednesday afternoon. Handsome
prizes were won by MesdameS
Goodman and Stern
Rev. R. L. Walkup, of Brook
haven, will preach at the Presby-
terrain church in this city next
Sunday morning and evening. A
cordial invitation is extended ev-
erybody. The following Sunday,
DR.. Rennie, the new pastor, will
assume charge Of his new duties
here.
Mrs. Calhoon Wilson was the
charming hostess of the Bridge
Club last Thursday. After a num-
Der of games were played the
prize was awarded to Miss Nc
Shane. A most tempting salad
course was served. Those who
partook of the hospitality of this
graceful hostess were Mesdames
Douglas and Morris Nash, Barn
we'll, McBee, Terry, Geo. Wilson,
ALI George, Pink George, Misses
McShane, Mclean and Reiman.
Mrs. George A. Wilson gave a
bridge party Thursday morning,
complimenting Mrs. Jackson Of
Greenville, the attractive guest OF
Mrs. Ben George Humphreys. At
ter the interesting games were
played the first prize was award
ed to Mrs. Scates. The honoree
also received a handsome souve-
mir. A most enjoyable luncheon
was served. The following ladies'
had the pleasure of meeting Mrs.
jackson: Mesdames Harry Dia-
mond, Scates, Gillespie, Wilson,
Crull, Humphreys, Wake, Terry,
Saunders, j. Wilson, Misses Rel
man, Aldridge and Esther Reiman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02
AT THE ALAMO.

Manager Mayor has booked the
Seavey Musical Comedy Co. for
an engagement beginning Matinee
Saturday afternoon and all of next
week. This is one of the best
musical comedies on the road, u.s.
ing all the late songs and the
dancing is superb. The latest pic
lures will be shown at each per-
Torrance. Night prices will be
25c. for adults and l0c. for child
rem; matinee prices 10 and Zoe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02
NEW INSURANCE FIRM.

Messrs. j. w. Barnwell and Jno,
Ashcraft have formed a co-part-
nership, under the firm name of
Barnwell & Ashcraft, and opened
a general insurance business in
the building now occupied by j,
H. Ellington's real estate office.
This splendid new firm represents
several of the best insurance COM
panies in existence, and we wish
for them success. Your attention
is directed to their card in this
paper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02

Harry Love, Of Leland, was the
guest Of the family Of Hon. A. F
Gardner while attending the
Topp-Tims nuptials,
Ray Shelton and Nixey Lee
were over from Greenville the
first of the week attending the
Topp-Tims nuptials.
P. P. McLemore was down from
Geren attending court this week,
he and Mrs. McLemore being the
guests of Mrs. R. v. Pollard.
w. w. Neblett, j. B. Romine,
w. M. Tennille, w. w. Romine, V.
L. Brent, and j. L. Robinson, were
up from Morgan City on business
this week.
A. B. White, Ben Brown, Gray
before, F. c. Kendall, Frank
Smith, and Scion Brown were up
from Sidon attending court the
first of the week.
Misses Byrd Shankle, of Hollon-
dale, Agnes Tins of Vicksburg,
and Cecil McLarty of Water. Val
ley, we're the guests of Mrs. R. A.
Topp the first Of the week.
Pamplin Smith, Frank Stain
back, Chas. G. Young, Eli Abbott,
F. C. Young, C. l.. TONNES, Jr.,
Giles Avent and P. C. White were
down from Minter City the first
of the week. .
Rev. Father Emile Husser, who
is now in charge of the Catholic
church at Greenwood, Miss, was
a guest for a part of the week OF
Father Althoff at the Pass
Coast Beacon.
j. H. Wicr, Eli Ethridge, Y. M.
Hughes, E. G. Dean, j. M. West,
j. j. Gardner, John Farmer, Jr.,
C. C. Linsley and Means john
ston were among those down from
Schlater this week.
Miss Mary Lou McLarty, of
Water Valley, and her charming
visitors, Misses Louise Hunt OF
Nashville and Hunnicut of Allan
ia, were the attractive guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Jennings the
first Of the week.
C. M. Brosius, Of the Yazoo
Sentinel, was in the city Monday,
and made us a fraternal call. Mr..
Brosius will next week accept the
position as editor of the Sumner
Progress Herald. He is a splend-
i'd writer, and has our best wishes
in his new field.
.
Riley Ely, Ben Williams, J. 7.
Perry, 7. C. Topp, Jr., r. D. Port
wood, Jas. Hunter, A. G. Reeves,
J. j. Alexander, j. L. Haley, Sam
Kimbrough, 7. B. Cockrell, E. H
Charter, j. E. Greer and j. w.
Bradford were among those over
from Itta Bena this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02

Our clever friend, }. |, Lundy,
one of Cruger's best citizens, was
in the city Thursday, and made
this office an appreciated call. He
has a lot of good mules advertised
for sale at very reasonable prices
in another column of this paper. n
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02

Read J.. B. Phillips real estate
advertisement in this issue. He
has something of interest to say
to those wanting to buy or sell
real estate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02

Gid Montjoy, Jr., E. N. Kearney,
w. S. Barry, M. S. Mclean, Alex.
Henderson, j. C.. Crowell, Baird
Wilson, A. E. Jennings, S Jones,
B. E. Townes, and other promi-
nent planters Of this section went
to Jackson this week to urge the
repeal Of the Tallahatchie Drain
age District law by the legisla-
ture.
Mr.. M. L. Hall, aged 65 years,
died at the home Of his sister, Mrs
M. G.. Humphrey, last Wednesday
He was born at Salisbury, Tenn.
and was Of one of the best fami-
lies of that state. His remains
were inferred Thursday morning
at Odd Fellows cemetery. TO the
bereaved relatives we extend pro
found sympathy.
! The Commonwealth, $t.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-02
Players Leave for
Southern Quarters

CHICAGO, March i.-Three veterans of
the Chicago American league club were
absent when the players left Chicago to-
night on board special train for Waco,
Tex. to begin spring training. The party
including players. newspaper men and
guests Of President comlskey, numbered
forty-three. =
Lee Tannehill. one Of the veterans was
unable to make the trip becstse Of q
sprained ankle. He viii Join the team
within couple OF weeks. Pat Dougherty.
another veteran. has retired from the
game. Matty Mcintyre, outfielder. has
not signed for the 1872 season. Four re-
cruits. Rath. Mayer, Carney and Genest,
were among the players who went south
tonight. The squad is scheduled to reach
Waco Saturday mornsng.
Manager Callahan and three pitchers
already are at the Texas resort The
players will put in about two weeks OF
practice before starting northward to
play exhibition games.
CINCINNATI. March 1.-seven veterans
OF the Cincinnati National league base
ball club left here tonight for Columbus,
Ga, to Join the pitchers and recruits who
have been practicing there for q week
under the direction Of Manager o'Dsy.
OF the two holdouts Of the team, John
Bates and Richard Hoblitzeil, Bates
signed his contract today and President
August Hermann said a satisfactory
agreement would be reached with Hob
iltseri. who was one Of the party who left
for the training camp.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-02
lows News Nore..

BooNE-T. A. Putinton, formerly OF
this city and well known in business cir
cles here. has died in Pueblo. Colo. where
he went some years ago. He Is brother
OF c. c. Purinton, formerly proprietor or
tho Boone Bank Book company here.
BOoNE-Mrs. Blanch Smith-Moran. OF
California, formerly Of this city, has Just
passed away. Word was received In Boone
yesterday to this effect. Mrs. Moran
while here was popular and prominent,
and graduated from the Boone high
school In the year 1904
CREsToN-out OF the 100 delegates to
the republican county convention TO be
held here March 3, seventy-ntne OF them
have been selected, and seventy-four of
these are Taft delegates, This means
Union county will send solid Taft dele
Rapids. April "a.
CREST0N-George Bracken Of this city
who was knocked down in Des Moines re-
Gently and had his skull fractured Is still
In q critical condition In a hospital OF that
city. His assailant WIN McAfee Is still
being held In jail there pending the out
come of Bracken's injury. Bracken Is
baker Of this city.
CONGRATULATIONS and William
Hendon, indicted for arson and conspir-
acy, pleaded guilty TO the latter charge
while on trial here yesterday. afternoon
and were sentenced TO three years In the
penItentiary. They were indicted Jointly
with Croft. the state alleging that they
fired a large grain elevator for the pur-
pose Of collecting sls,5oo worth OF insur-
ancc.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-02
LDEN TALKS FOR SLATE
TO HELP UNION SUCCEED

A meeting called by the speakers COM
mittee OF the Citizens union was held
in the Plymouth Congregational church
last night. the principal speaker being
Colonel Cunningham. chairman Of the
executive committee of the organization.
Colonel cunningham's talk was principally
along lines explanatory, of the 'oreani-
zation OF thu union and It's purposes. The
purposes, were designated, as being pure
and simple for giving the city good gov-
ernmept under the commission plan.
According TO the speaker. the persons
the union will favor. for commissioners
have not yet been selected. but will be
agreed upon within ten days. The story
OF friction In the committee was, denied
and II was asserted that the members
are working In perfect harmony,
Charles A. Alden. financial secretary OF
the University OF Omaha and a member
Of the executive committee of the union
said he Is glad tho churches are willing
to throw open their doors TO meetings Of
this kind. He predicted that the time Is
not far distant when boards of education
viii see tho wisdom OF permitting the
holding Of public meetings in the school
houses.
Mr.. Alden. saw much good In the COM
mission form Of government as proposed
for the city Of Omaha II good and capable
men are elected. Otherwise, there will
be no change in conditions. He said the
unions method OF selection has been
denounced In some quarters as a slate.
adding that no political, party ever won
4 victory unless a slate was made and
the slate candidates given undivided sup
port.