Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1913-01-24

The Gem picture theatre has been
bought by A. D. Garrett, the prop,i-
etor of the Family Theatre, who viii
take possession next Monday. In all
probability, one of the theaters will be
closed in the near future.
For SALE Some full blood Duroc
Jersey brood sows with plenty Of
length .and bone; bred!for., April farrow,
to big bone. lengthy boar. Papers
furnished. Phone Rumsey Is.
GEo.S. BARKER.
There will be grand dance in the
Schley hall on "Wednesday evening.
Jan. 10Th, with music by the Fiske-
Elzea harp orchestra. Tickets Toe.
Supper served downstairs, soc per
couple. Peter S. Kovarik, proprietor.
There will be an auction sale at the
Mrs. Gibbey place on Market Street of
groceries, dishes, household goods and
furnishings, on Saturday afternoon of
this week. the 18th, commencing at l
O'Clock. Col. Finegan is the auctioneer.
There will be examinations held at
Cresco and Elma on Feb. j22nd for the
purpose of filling vacancy in the
rural route carriers occurring at Lime
Springs. The Cresco examination will
be in charge of Miss Stella O'Brien. of
the Cresco postoffice force and will be
held at the public school building.
Mrs. Phoebe Ann Rogers, mother of
Mrs. S. w. Harris, passed away at the
home of the latter on Wednesday af-
ternoon. Brief funeral services were
held at the home yesterday morning
by Rev. Gammons. and the remains,
accompanied by Mrs. Harris and son
Roy were taken to Arlington, Iowa,
for interment.
H. J. Lapham will have an auction
sale on Wednesday, Jan. 10Th, on his
place adjoining the village of Bonair.
Ten head of horses and mules, Is head
of cattle, shoats. GO chickens, ma
chinery, hay and grain will be sold on
the usual terms. Free lunch at noon.
d. r. Conway is the auctioneer and W.,
H. Tillson will clerk the sale.
DR.. Harrington, one of the officers Of
the knights of Columbus, gave an in
structive lecture, Tuesday evening on
1.-THE Catholic Church and Scientific
Progress" in the Armory before an
audience of 300 people. He proved
that science enters into no conflict with
religion, and that nine-tenths of the
scientists were firm believers in Christ
ianity. He did SO by giving a few ex- .
amples, as the Capernacum theory
evolution and Pasteur, the great SCENT
list. D.. Harrington's arguments were
logical and to the point, and all went
away more than pleased.
Frank Burns wears diamonds now.
Of course he is pretty proud of the
fact-not so proud of the fact that he
has diamonds to wear as of how he
comes to wear them. For 10, these
many years, Mr.. Burns has been w.
NJ. of the local lodge of A. +. and A.
M, and last Thursday night success
sor was elected to fill the office which
he has so long and worthily held. In
order to show their appreciation of his.
faithful work the Masonic brethren
Clipped in and bought Mr.. Burns fine
diamond ring. set with the emblem of
the order. When we state that Rich
ard Frost made the presentation
speech, there is nothing more to say.
''Dlck" did the thing up right. Mr..
Burns has reason to feel proud of the
appreciation Of his brother Masons.
Lime Springs Sun Herald.
Trappers and Farmers, Attention!
See me before selling your Furs.
Will nav the best price, Phone BIG. I