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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
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Married: AZ the Immacuiats Concsp.
ton church Ia Elma on Tuss6ay, Jan
uary q. 1913, Mr.. James G. Stapleton
to Miss Loretta A. Conway, Rev. F.
J.. Gum offlciated.
The bride looked charming in beau
tiful white dress. She wore white furs
to match and a purple hat covered with
purple pansies. She was attended by
Miss Evlyn Conway Of Oelwein. The
groom was dressed in black and was
attended by Mr.. Edward Conway, brot-
her Of the bride.
After the ceremony at the church a
reception was held at the home Of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J.. w.
Conway, which was attended by about
fifty near relatives and friends.
The bride is one Of Elma's most
charming young ladies. She is well
educated and highly accomplished. At
ter completing her schooling in the
Elma public school she took complete
normal course in the State Normal
school at Cedar Falls after which she
taught in the Elma public school.
The groom. son Of Mr.. John Staple
ton, was born and raised in Nashua and
for the past two years has lived In
Elma, coming to work with Spaulding
so 'Donnell in the Insurance. and land
business. He is popular with oil class
es.
The happy couple left on the after
noon train for Chicago where they will
spend their honeymoon. A number of
their friends had planned to give
them proper ''send off, but they
eluded this by going to Riceville in an
automobile and boarding the train at
that place. When the train reached
Elma the aforementioned friends were
on hand and many of them boarded the
train and rode to Alta Vista in compa-
ny with the newlyweds. Rice was
served with congratulations.
Among those from distance who
were in attendance at the wedding
were the Misses Elizabeth and Julia
Byrnes Of Cresco; Mr.. and Mrs. C. E.
Conway of Alta Vista and Mr.. John
StBpleton of Nashua.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stapleton received
many beautiful and valuable presents
consisting of cut glass, silverware,
etc. Elma New Era.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Hish School Nehoa.,

Through knowledge Of the work
to b. done. attention to business. cell
control, honesty. courtesy, and vii.
lingness to do more than ID absolutely
required Of one-these are the quail.
ties that win respect and commend
success everywhere. "-Colgrove.
Bess Gibbons. Clara Grinde and Vera
Miller substituted one day each last
week for Miss Rose in the second grade
Mrs. Klara Peterson now has tempo.
rary charge of the room.
Mr.. Wells returned to his work Mon
day morning, but Miss Gender is still
under the Doctors care.
Perhaps the best afternoon program
given this year occurred Friday after
noon, the contest being between the
Roberts and Roosevelt Literary So
cieties, the latter winning by a few
points. Maude Guyette was consider
ed a little better than Gertrude Ferkin-
stad in the piano solo; Bess Davis in
FER paper on the new year won over
Edna Mae Clink with her paper on the
old year; Elsie Hess won the points for
the best reading BY default. her oppo-
nent being i'll, while the successful de-
baters were Gladys Johnson, Hazel
Kellogg and Hugh Eaton, defeated Fa.
bian Soriben, Edith Hudson and Har.
old Soper on the question Of increas.
ing the American navy. All who took
part had carefully prepared their, work
and reflected great credit upon them
selves.
Remember the second Inter-society
program to be given next Friday even
ing at 8 o'clock in the High School
room. A fairy operetta, red-hot de.
bate and splendid music ought to at
attract a packed house. The operetta
is something out of the or
binary and must be seen to be appre-
ciated.
A box of drawing paper and other
supplies arrived Saturday.
Mary Eaton substituted for Miss
in third grade Tuesday,
while the latter was in attendance at
her brother Johns wedding.
Bess Gibbons, postgraduate stu
dent in the Normal course made dis.
record during the third per-
iod. She is carrying six studies and
earned grade of E in five of them
ard G plus. in the other.
Misses Mellor, Hansen, Drake and
Black, entertained the corps in the
domestic science room Thursday even
ing.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
AeropIane Destroyer Devised.

Paris, Feb. 6.-An apparatus has
been devised which, if all that 10
claimed for it is. substantiated, may
have an important bearing on the
aeroplane as an engine of war. General
Hirschauser of the flying corps has 70.
ceived communication from the In
ventor, DR.. Cousins. scientist Who
says the apparatus by provoking dis-
turbances of the air will cause any
type Of aeroplane to capsize, even il Il
has ascended moro than 9.00e fssk
The apparatus can be carried = q
knApsack.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Striker, Reject Terms.

New York, Feb. 6.-Settlement
agreements negotiated in two branches
Of the clothing makers strike, which
has been in force since early Jan.
aary, were rejected by representatives
Of the International Ladies' Garment
Workers union and of the workers in
the boys clothing trade. Both agree
ments tentatively provide for in.
ereases of 10 per cent in wages and
shorter hours.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Is Your Farm For Sale !?

Now is the time to list them in order
to get FREE advertising in our new
Land List which we are about to get
out. We don't do this on the ''no cure
no pay plan. but on the mo sell-no
pay" plan. Come aid see US for good
Iowa and Minnesota land propositions.
We always have few good ones Cup
our sleeve" Nt5.
LUERS & CLARK LAND CO.,
Cresco, Iowa.
Office Rooms over Ailz' Drug Store.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
OBITUARY.
LICKrEIG

Anton Lickteig was born in 1854 ct
Donseaders, Germany, and passed
away on Friday, Jan. slst, 1919. at the
home of his son Joseph. About Is
years Of age he sustained q fall and
has been an invalid ever since.
In 1873 he immigrated to America,
remaining in New York city for two
years before coming to Howard county,
which had been his home ever since.
Nov. 20, 1877, he was united in mar
riage to Mary A. Lickteig, and to
them three sons and four daughters,
were born, all Of whom are living and
residing in this vicinity. viz: Frank j.,
Potter H., Joseph A., Mrs. Chas. Kap-
Ter, Mrs. Joe Baker, Mrs. Peter
Schneider and Mrs. Frank Baker. In
addition to the wife and children he
leaves to mourn his loss two brothers,
George. of Austin. Mimi, and John, of
Germany, sister. Mrs. Neufeldt, Of
Cleveland, Ohio, and eleven grand.
children.
The funeral took place last Monday
morning at st. Joseph's church, con-
Quoted by Father Wagner, with inter-
ment in st. Joseph 's1cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to return our sincere thanks
to our friends for their many kind
nesses shown during the illness and
since the death Of our beloved husband
and father, and for the many beautiful
flowers and expressions Of sympathy
given Us.
Mrs. Anton Lickteig and Family.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Refuse. to Cal, speeia, Election

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Feb. 6.-The city
clerk has just filed written state
ment by which he refuses to call "a
special election for the recall of the
present city officers, as demanded BY
the petition filed by the recall ele-
ment. claiming legal grounds for his
refusal.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Decision in the Doolittle Divorce Suit

Decision in the Doolittle Divorce Suit.
On Saturday last the clerk of the
court received from Judge Hobson his
ruling and decree in the divorce case
of Mrs. Anna Doolittle vs. NJ. B. Doc
little. Following is the decree in sub
stance:
1t il decreed that the prayer Of plain-
tiff's petition be granted and that the
bonds of matrimony existing between
plaintiff and defendant be hereby dis
solved. Plaintiff is awarded custody
of her minor children, Mark n, Daisy.
Frank S. and John G. Plaintiff y
given permanent alimony 40 follows:
House and lots in Cresco in which
she now resides, together with al
household goods and furniture, and in
addition judgment and decree for SIS, "
900. $1,000 of that amount payable In
ten days from date of decree, 81. 900 in
four months from date, $1,000 in one
year from date, and $4,000 on or bs-l
fore two years from date.
It is further adjudged that in case
plaintiff shall be compelled to pay m
part of any judgments in litigation
with.A. T.. jolly or administrators Of
estate Of Mrs. A. T. Jolly, plaintiff
may recover such amount from defend
ant.
It is adjudged that defendant psys
costs Of this action and that hs pay
attorney fees for E. A.. Church In
prosecuting this action in this Court II
$3.50. M
In case Of IN appeal, but not other
wise, defendant shall pay to the Clerk
Of the Court. SIS per month payments
to continue until litigation 10 ended
Is temporary alimony for support sof
plaintiff and her minor children. aSss
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Chicago Grain.

Chicago. Feb. 6.-Rain in parts Of In
dia with more predicted where drouth
has been a serious menace. gave. the
wheat market today setback Pros.
further influence against the bulls. Of
ferings, however, were not es2ecfamy
hc to NC lower. May started at 93h
093Nc, the same change from last
night as the market taken altogether,
and then dropped to 93Ac.
Fear of damage from alternate freex-
ing and thawing in middle and eastern
sections of the winter crop belt brought
about slight hardening of prices later
on. The close was arm with May Nc
net lower at 80 hc.
Corn weakened because of Argentine
dispatches telling Of general showers.
May opened shade to H@Ac on At
53as @53;kc, and fell to So &c.
Hedging by country dealers led to an
additional decline. The close, however.
was steady at .5shc for May, 70 hc
Selling on the part Of prominent
started h@Nc down to shade up ct
SlN Q34Tc. descended to S4Ac.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Mothers Can Safely Buy

DR.. Kings New Discovery and give it
to the little ones when ailing and sui
fering with colds, coughs, throat or
lung troubles, tastes nice, harmless,
once used, always used. Mrs. Bruce
Crawford, Niagrs, Mo-, writes: 'Dr.
Kings New Discovery changed our
boy from 4 pale, weak. sick boy to the
picture of health" Always helps. Buy
It at P. A. Clemmer's.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
MARRIED

On Tuesday morning, at 9 O'Clock,
at the Church Of the Assumption, Miss
Charlotte M. Barnes was united in mar
riage to John B. McDermott, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John McDermott, Rev.
T. j. Murtagh celebrating Euptial high
mass and performing the marriage
ceremony. They were attended by
Gerald Lyons and Miss Julia McDer-
mott, sister Of the groom. The bride
was attired in brown, the bridesmaid
in blue silk, while the groom and his
best man wore the conventional .:black.
At II o'clock, at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D..
Barnes, three course wedding break
fast was served to a company consist
ing Of the immediate relatives, resid-
ing in this vicinity. including Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Halweg, cousins Of the bride.
from Minneapolis. The dining room
and table were hansomely decorated
with carnations and smilax. IS +
The young couple will in few weeks
commence housekeeping in the Capt.
Hooper residence now occupied by G.
S. Alexander.
Both the contracting parties are well
and favorably known to wide circle
Of friends in this vicinity, the bride
having for several years been engaged
in the millinery business, and the
groom IS at present employed in the
Tomas. Pharmacy.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Hurryl Hurryl l

We have a few more of those Plush
Lined, Fur-Trimmed Mems Overcoats
which will be q great saving for you to
buy now. Come in 24t2..
The NICHOLS CLOTHING HOUSE.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Fairy 0per tta.

CAST:
Doro: by Observation-Disclosures. Hazel Burr
Queen Nab Anna May Woodward
Herald. .............. .......... Charles Lowry
Page Wilbur Jones
Arbu.us ............... Henrietta DeNoyelles
Innocence. .......... .GeFtrude BUT CESS
Flower Girls-Helen Patterson, Gladys
Melvold. kathrine Irvine, Florence Patter-
son, Elsie DAVIS, Lydia Pless, Eunice Dayen-
port, Vernetta Stern.
Wlll-o'-the-Wisps-M Martha Alexander
Inez Barker, Lois Jones, Leota Kellogg.
Violet Melvold, Marion Peterson, Dorothy
Thomas, Wilma Miller.
Little Green Elves-Cathrine Patterson,
Marjorie Morgan, Ella Pergler, Irma Patter-
son. Marjorie Terry, Clara Palmer, Marcia
Burgess, Ruthie Davenport
Spirit Of the DEMONSTRATING Barker.
Ac:em pals twin barrow.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Chicaxo 1--we Stock.

Chicago, Feb. 6-Cattle-ReceiptA
$1,000; marke: steady to strong: bceves.
$6.35G9.O0; Texas steers. $4,000 SIS:
western steers, $3.50 07.30; stockers
ers. $4,000 so: calves, $6.50@ 1900.
Hogs-Receipts. 10000: market slow,
SC to 1Oc above yesterdays average;
heavy S750@7.9o;' rough, $500 80;
pigs. $6.40Q7.65: bulk Of sales. $3.50
sheep--Receipts,. $4,000; market slow,
steady; native, $4.75 $500; western.
1890 "a $50; yearlings, $40 q 7.S5;
lambs. native. $S.75@S.S0; western. $6.7s
Q8.SO.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07

Crssco experienced quite run ~
fires commencing Ct about Has, Toes.
day forenoon, when Mrs. Maggie
Moen's residence, just south Of tie
Queen Cupola factory. was discovered
to be In flames. the fire evidently orig.
mating from q defective chimney "a
the kitchen which was nearly burned
off the main building which was but
slightly burned but otherwise damaged
BY water and breakage. Nearly al.
the furniture was saved in good condi.
ton. We understand that Mrs. Moen
carried $3.50 insurance on building and
contents. At this fire the damage
would not have been so great had the
firemen not been hampered by an in
ability to get water on the fire prompt
~, the hose being INSTRUCTED by ice.
1t having been borrowed during the
winter and not properly dried when re-
placed.
The second fire occurred about 2 p.
m, and was in the T. E. Glass oil ware
house which become ignited by Bit Of
burning paper from . bonfire flying
under the floor and setting fire to the
oil-soaked, wooden floor Of the iron
building. There were two iron tanks
containing 40 gallons Of gasoline in
the house, also some barreled gasoline
and oil, and Il was extremely fortunate
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Notice..

Notice. 80
In settling up my fathers affairs, l
find a number Of bills due him. Any
such bills may be paid to Frank Daub-
ersmith or to me. Accounts against
nv fathers estate may be sent to me
at Elma. Work not claimed will be
left at the Office Of Frank Dauber-
smith. 5. J. PLOPPER.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
$4,000 Fire at eottineau,

Devils Lake. N. D., Feb. 6.-Fire
loss to the extent of about $4,000 was
sustained at Bottineau, N. D., when
Charles Beavers meat market, Ran.
dolph and Ryden's general store were
destroyed and the opera house badly
Managed.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Granger Creamery Association

Granger Creamery Association
AT the second annual meeting Of
the Granger Farmers Creamery
Association, the following officers were
elected for 1913:
j. A. Ludwig, President and Mana
ger.
j. w. Darrah, Vice President.
A. A. Bigalk, j. P. Hayes, w. H.
Keune. W. G. Hutchinson and L. B.
Pratt, Directors.
]. E. Burkholder, Sec'y.
F. L. Damon, Treas.
w. w. Newland, Butter maker.
Their statement for the year ending
Dec. 3lst shows the following interest
ing items:
Pounds of cream reed. 668, 592
Pounds of butter sold 1890. l9O,374
Total receipts for butter sold $ 54256 SO
Total receipts for butter
milk sold. ....... j.. $40, II
Paid patrons, including haul:
ing. 47,7e2 81
Paid patrons by butter. 889. 81
Paid expense account 800. 378e.lG
Paid to sinking fund. ....... 19O3.74
Balance on hand ............ 223. "a
Average price received per
pound for butter, 28sc
Average cost Of manufac-
turing pound of butter, 1850
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Notice

Having purchased a first class wood
saving outfit, we are prepared to saw
wood in town or country, at . reason
able price. Prompt service ard salts.
faction guaranteed. Give % . trial
and be convinced. William Eye,
Henry Kerst
Phone Paris 10.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Farm For Rent I

2lO acres located between Lime
Springs and Chester; 200 acres plow
land, balance is pasture and timbered
pasture. Good buildings. Address
LUERS & CLARK LAND CO.,
l7t1. Creseo, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
DAILY MARKET REPORT.
Twln City Markets.

Minneapolis, Feb. 6.-Wheat. May.
ssAc; July. coke; No. northern;
durum, 87Hc; No. corn. 45c: No. 3
white oats, size; barley, mating, sec:
No. 2 rye, s. 4sc;;. No, fax. tl.40. 90 = .
July, 9O1xc; No. northern, size; No.
South St. Paul Feb. s.-cattle--
Steers, ss.oo@79o: cows, !4.2s5sgs.oo9o;
calves, $4.00@8.75; hogs. $74007.S0i
sheep and lambs, $3.50@4.25.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
HORSES WANTED /

Two car loads Of Horses for the New
York Market. From years old up.
Will be in Cresco on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Bring in your horses and get the high
est market price.
ANDREW ANDERSON. 81
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
ANDREW ANDERSON.
First Lutheran Church.

Services Sunday evening in the Ene.
lish language, beginning promptly at
1880 o'clock. Sunday School ct $50
a. m. Lauritz Larsen, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
REJECTED Il: LOVER
MURDERS WOMAN
bGNS. lamar HANecoM SHOT ~
CLINTON SMITH WHEN SHE
sPuRNs OFFER.
REFUSED 4 MARRIAGE OFFER
Droeher OF Murdered Woman Grappies
y emith-Police Near at Hand
But Are Out.
;fsfs1u ~ltted.

cause the woman he loved refused to
promise to marry him. Clinton Smith.
IS years old. 1920 Hawthorn avenue.
shot and almost instantly killed Mrs
Tamar Collins Hanscom at her home,
1872 Lake street west. He escaped
and the police forces Of the Twin
Cities are searching for him.
Roll Down Stairs.
The shooting occurred in the pres
ence OF the woman's brother, Ralph
Collins. He grapled with the murder
er, and the two rolled down flight Of
stairs leading from the third to the
second door. whore Smith freed him
self BY. striking Collins heavy blow
on the face. half stunning him. He
then made his way to the alley at the
foot Of the stairs.
The shooting followed threats made
BY Smith earlier In the evening. He
appeared at the home of Mrs. Hans.
com and asked her whether she would
not consent to mary him after she OBJ
tanned . divorce from her husband,
Leon Hanscom. The divorce case was
TO be tried early in March.
She told him mo-" He threatened
her, saying he would return and kill
her and her family, but she paid little
attention to him at first.
Prepare to die at II O'clock he
Is reported to have said, II will re-
turn then and kill you and your
family"
Police Notified.
After he had left, Mrs Hanscom
telephoned the police and told them of
what had occurred. Policeman Holli-
son was sent to watch the premises.
Smith did not reappear, but he tele.
phoned several times, renewing his
threats. Hollison was present when
he telephoned the last time and grab
bed the receiver, but Smith had left
the phone. The policeman asked the
chief operator where the call came
from, but did not obtain the informa,
ton.
Hollison was later relieved by Pa
trolman Rodein and Thompson. When
they entered the fiat they were told
they were not required. They stayed
near the corner. but in the meantime
Smith entered by one Of the three en-
frances leading to the fiat, broke
window in the door to Mrs. Hanscom's
room and demanded admittance.
Some OF the glass cut Mrs. Hans
CONS face and she called for help.
Her brother, Ralph, went into the cor
ridor to reason with the man. His
sister followed him. Smith brushed
by the brother and confronted the
woman He drew a revolver and fired
point blank. when not over three feet
from her.
The bullet penetrated her heart and
one lung. It struck a door casing and
was picked up on the floor 10 feet
away.
Woman 10 Calm.
Mrs. Hanscom staggered back, but
said quietly. addressing her brother:
Throw him out, Ralph"
While Ralph jumped for Smiths
throat, neighbors, awakened by the
shot. opened their doors and John
KEGS was Just in time to catch the
body of Mrs. Hanscom in his arms as
she sank over. unconscious.
With the help of Patrolman Rodein,
who heard the shot. he carried her in
to his mothers bedroom and then
called DR.. Gunderson, who has an Of
dee in the building. Nothing could
be done. The woman was dead. Po-
lice started a search for the murderer.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-02-07
Nail Boxes at Cost.

I have few mail boxes left which !
viii sell cheap 70 close out. First
come fir,t served. R0BERT PHEL.AN.
Arizona republican., 1913-02-02
REAL WORK 0F
 | REVISION WILL BEGIN MONDAY
Tariff Hearings Are Com pleted and Framing in
 Committee of Proposed . Legislation Will Start Early This Week
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH


 WASHINGTON, Feb. 1-The tariff hearings, so far as the house is con- cerned. were concluded today and the real work of framing in committee the proposed revision legislation for sub mission to the next congress will begin next Monday. The house committee on Ways and Means devoted today to hearing evidence of suggestive changes of the customs administrative act and miscellany items bearing on the free list
 James L. Gerry of Now York. for mer chief of the customs division of the treasury, and w. J. Gibson of New York advocated a number Of ad- ministrative reforms based on the con- tention that they would simplify the customs requirements, and make them more equitable. The final testimony of the twenty three days hearings was a plea from the domestic manu- lecturers of sugical appliances against the free admission of these articles from abroad. The Democrats com mittee will meet on Monday in eXecu- tive session and daily thereafter to frame the new bill According to the leaders this probably will be ready about March 15. Fourteen schedules of the bill will be taken up in regular sequence. and a Democratic caucus of the house early in the extra session will determine finally whether sched ule by schedule consideration by the house is the most feasible plan.