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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
Doings at Morgan Rural Church.

The Sons and Fathers Banquet given
on last Saturday evening was great
success in every way. A very fine
menu was served by the ladies of the
church, and the young ladies waited on
the tables. Beautiful souvenir menu
cards and programs were at each plate.
The room was gaily decorated with
flags of all nations and bunting. A
feature of interest was the optimistic
notices that caught the eye in every
direction, such as enthusiasm, -
efficiency, /" 'pep," ''grit, . make
good" talk success" quit growl-
in keep sweet" &C, &C. T
DR.. Arthur E. Bennett gave an ad-
dress of great inspiration to Sons and
Fathers 1t was one of the straight
from the shoulder" kind, that red
bloodad men like even if it did hit us
all 4 bit hard. It did us good and We
are better men and boys for it. Morg-
IN men and boys are the kind that
want to harness up to real tasks.
Dr.. Perkins Slocum. Of Dubuque,
gave an interesting address on his
travels in the EAR East, +" 1t Morgan
Rural Church last night. In spite Of
the dark night and threatening storm,
= good audience assembled to hear him.
We want him back again. It was Z
lecture Of intense interest,
Services at Morgan Rural Church
next Sunday afternoon. Bible School
at l:30 p. m. Preaching and song
service at 2:30 p. N. Automobile
parties welcome.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25

This is IN opportunity never before
afforded to the people Of Cresco and
vicinity and it is hoped that the church
will be full Of music lovers; one addit-
ional reason for this should be the fact
that the proceeds will be turned over
to the library fund. A reading by Miss
Winifred Webster, especially prepared
for the occasion. will be also Z feature
Of the evening; it will undoubtedly add
variety to an already interesting pro-
gram. "
The tickets can be had at either Of
the Cresco banks; there are children's
tickets for children under Is years Of
age.
Kocian's wonderful art can best be
judged by the following statement Of
the London (England) New Age:
"Of Mr. Kocian I have to speak in
technique is of the very highest order,
and the peculiar timbre of his tone
pleased me even more than Kubelik's
at first hearing. But most of all he
is master of an extraordinary power
of expression. which he keeps under
perfect control. He seems to have
solved the problem of adaptation of
means to end in such way that not
single nuance or graduation is without
In this l can only com.
pare his powers by analogy with
Richter's command of gesture in con-
Quoting. Those who have faced Richter
in orchestra will know perfectly what
I mean. Above all Kocian's expression
is unmistakably the outcome of ab-
soIute sincerity 1t would not surprise
me if Kocian should create even a
greater furor than Kubelik.''
Surely. no one in Cresco and the
can afford to miss the
to hear an artist of this
class.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
Road Machine Does Good Work

The new road machine ordered by
Cresco citizens arrived last week and
was given try out on several of the
Cresco streets, particularly in the
north part of town in the vicinity of
the hospital, and on Tuesday. the
machine, in charge of D. A. Lyons
was put to work on the Granger road.
We believe the machine is just the
thing for improving our country roads.
The plows-or scrapers-shave off the
high sides of the road and gradually
work the dirt thus removed to the GEN.
ter Of the road. filling the low places
and leaving the surplus dirt in the
center where it is leveled and pulver
lied by a heavy iron drag. The whole
effect is to give the whole width work.
ed, about Is feet, gradual curve and
cut away the sides 50 that the rainfall
may escape fromthe road bed to the
bitches on either side of the road. With
this machine once working will not
make perfect road, but a reasonable
amount Of working will, we believe,
make better roads than any wo now
have in the county. e"
The machine has been accepted and
paid for, and is, we understand for
the use of township trustees or county
supervisors who wish to use it on any
of the roads tributary to Cresco.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
Card Of Thanks,

The Knights Of Columbus wish to
thank the citizens of Cresco for the
enthusiastic and courteous reception
given the Vested Choir of st. Joseph 3
College, of Dubuque, Iowa, and
especially those who furnished cars for
their entertainment during their stay
in our city.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
Cresco Continued BY Dad.

When in doubt lead trumps. ! ~
not sure whether it is the Commeroial
Club or tho City Council that rulas
Crssco, but the ones that turned the
rsgues trick for the Library site went
old Carnegie one better. @
To BE CONTINUED.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
THE K0C1AN CONCERT.
Next Tuesday---Proceeds for the
Benefit of Public Library.

The violin recital of Jaroslav Kocian,
the famous violinist, accompanied by
Mr.. Haubie!, the pianist whose ability
is praised highly by those who had the
good fortune to hear him, occurs next
Tuesday at the Congregational church.
The recital will commence at 8 o'clock
sharp, with the following program:
l. Concerto A Minor Amt. Dvorak
~ Allegro ma non troppo
b. Adagio ma non troPpo
g Allegro giocoso ma non troppo
Mr.. Kocian. ..a.
II. Polonaise c sharp Minor Chopin
Mr.. Haubiel.
III. A. Andante.--..-.----..>,.--..-.- Bach
b. Allegro assai----Bach
Mr.. Kocian. -.
Reading by Miss Winifred Webster.
w. a) Hymns an printemps. Kocian
By Chauson d'amour. Suk-K Kocian
c) Mazurka. y. :. .Zarzicky
Mr.. Kocian. +.
Y. Tarantelle -Liszt
Mr.. Haubiel. IL,
vi. Faust Fantaisie. -......--... Wieniawski
Z. Mr.. Kocian.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
Gerald LYONS Wins Frst Place.

The annual oratorical contest attrac-
ted number of friends of St. joseph's 8
college to the auditorium on Wednes-
day evening, when the four contestants
for honors presented their orations
The program was opened by the orch
estra in splendid number and quar-
tette number were received with gen
erous applause. The work of the four
competitors was up to the standard es-
tablished by st. Joseph's college, and
it was no easy matter for the judges,
Prof. Thomas M. Irish, Judge Benson
and Attorney Czizek. to pick the win
ners. After deliberate consideration
Judge Benson announced that Mr. Ger.
aid E. Lyons of Cresco, won first hon
-ors. . gold medal. and Mr.. F. Darcy,
second honors, =. silver medal. The
work Of the young men displayed thor
,oughnsss and deep insight into their
subjects. Their ability q orators was
was fully demonstrated, and IN sppre-
'ciative audience voiced their approval
With continued applause. The program
was as follows:
Orchestra. " .-...-
Grafton, A Minimum Wsge-P. J. Boyle.
OTation, Our Country; Past and Present..
j. Gleason. .r - ill.,. ~. .s.,... ..-
Quartet. . .. <.-. ........
Grafton, Social Justice-F. Darcy.
Grafton, Our Immigration Problsn-G. e.
ILyons. Dubuque Telegraph.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
For Sale.

We have number Of Duroc Jersey
male pigs, six months old. They are
very large of their age. Will be sold
at a reduced price if taken 1t once.
We furnish pedigree with every pig
sold. Write. or better come and see
them. MRS. JOSEPH BoUsKA & Sons,
Rt No. 2, Calmar, Iowa. 33tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25

Vice-President Marshalrs remarks
anent CARNEGIE libraries have evil
dently hit the bulls-eys and rang the
bsli-H Ne may Judge by The wiegle
of the clappsr.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
Cure for Navel III.

NJ. P. Lydon has cure for navel II
commonly called joint disease in young
colts. It should be on hand when tho
colt 10 born. A few cents will often
save good colt. See M. P. Lydon At
Whites barn. '.- 36
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25

Armory Stock for Sale.
$50 in Armory stock will be sold for
$50. Enquire at this office.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
Nursery Stock.

Will make special prices this spring
ION evergreens-all varieties, oil sizes
. and in any quantity; also . full ine Of
Napple trees, small fruits, and every
thing in the nursery line.
u 33tf JAMES H. UPTON, Cresco, Ia.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
For Sale

For Sale
at the Flour and Feed Store Of F. A.
Glass. ..~.... -
Early Rose and Early Ohio Potatoes
Iowa grown Timothy Seed-germina-
tion 100: purity 100. .N r. s
AlSyke, Mammoth and. Medium Red
Clover Seed. "A .-. 80.
Also the Best Flour in Cresco. Try
it and2Hou will use no other. s,,si
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-25
cREsCO HOWARD COUNTY IOWA, 25
Cresco's Great White Way.

Cresco's Great White Way.
Last week, Friday and Saturday,
there could have been seen on oul
streets man weighing over an eighth
of ton and standing over six feet
in height. He was calling on the busi-
ness and professional men and proper
ty owners and asking them to sub
scribe toward putting Electroliers on
our Main street, from the south side
of Market street north to the end of
the paved street. .......
The plan calls for 20 cluster lights
north Of the railroad track and IL
lights south of the track. In addition
to these, the Congregational church
hss purchased cluster light for their
corner; there will be two single lights
on either side of Of the court house
walk, and the company will donate a
charter light for the new library.
He met with splendid success, and.
as result Of bis work, we are to have
q Great WhlCe way.
Most of our business men subscribed.
Over $4,000 was subscribed and there
remains but little to be collected to
perfect the work. There is a possi-
bility that we will be able to print the
list of subscribers to the work in next
weeks papers. We do not wish to
print two lists and as there are a few
yet to be seen we decided to wait un-
til next week. DR.. Allen has the sub
scription list and will be pleased to re.
ceive contributions from any who wish
to aid in this public Improvement.
The purpose is to have the work
completed by Decoration day, at which
time the Commercial Club will present
the lights to the City, and the lights
win be turned on.
This is a commendable improvement
and the people of our city should feel
highly greatful to the men who SUBJ
scribed for the generous gift.
Special Com. Commercial Club.
The St. Joseph College Choral
Concert.
The Vested Choir of St. Joseph's
College, of Dubuque. Iowa, under the
direction Of Rev Alphonsus Dress,
gave concert here last Monday even
ing in the Church Of the Assumption
toa large and appreciatiye audience.
At about o'clock the choral concert
and continued for nearly
two hours. and was about the best
Of its character, to our
ever given in our city.
The organ playing Of Rev. Dress and
the solo and ensemble singing of the
choir were grand. James Kearn, the
baritone. possesses . full, rich voice
which showed to advantage in the sew
eral solo numbers given by him, and
also in duet with him and the tenor
Of the choir who was also very fine.
It il with no small pride that We
the fact that the choir
brought home to US two Of Cresco's
young men, Gerald Lyons and
Paul Geraty. who are members of that
'ociety and who sang in the grand
chorus.
The choir came to Cresco in their
private car in which they are making
an annual concert tour, and also
carried q very good military band with
hem.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
Father McGivney Talks To Holy Name Society
 At St. Charles Hall

One of the most interesting and agreeable meetings of the Holy Name society of St. Charles church was held last evening in St. Charles hall, most of the members being present Joseph c. Ivers, president of the society pre- sided. During the meeting remarks and suggestions were made by many members and it was decided to form. a literary and amusement committee to arrange, for entertainments in the near future. The society is fortunate in the possession of a large hall with stage and scenery, while it's member ship numbers many professional and business men of the city.
 Rev. P. J. AEcGivney, the new pas tor of St. Charles paid a short visit to the meeting. He was most. cordially received by the members who as a mark of respect remained standing while he spoke to them. He deliver ed a forcible discourse which was listened to with close attention by the gathering. Father McGtvney's re- marks centered around the facts that Atoo many isrns influence men to pa ganisn as in the olden day when the Romans and Greeks held to the theory seat, drink and be merry for tomor- row you may die.' He held that if a man could be influenced to do evil that you can also make him do good, and referred to America as the best country under Gods heaven for lib- erty, justice and opportunity. Order, he said, is made in Heaven, and the man who respects His laws Is good citizen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
Escapes From Penitentiary And Has Gun Fight With Cops
 For An Hour.
PUTS LAST BULLET
 THROUGH HIS BRAIN
Youth Addresses Tender Note To His Mother Before Com mitting Suicide, Telling Her They Will Never
 Take Him Alive.

Wilmington, Del, Sept 2e-Realiz- ing that further resistance was use less after he had exhausted his supplo, of ammunition in a battle with half a score of policemen who had sur rounded him in a lodging house here, early this morning, Homer Cleveland Wlggins, murderer of a Philadelphia policeman and who escaped from the t Eastern Penitentiary in that city. August 20, sent the one remaining bullet in his revolver through his brain. dying almost instantly. PoItce- f1nan SeweH Scott was shot over the heart by Wiggins before the convict committed suicide and may die.
 Wiggins was located hortly before midnight last night by Policeulan Davidson, who had gone to the Iodg- ing house and attempted to enter Wig gins room. which he found barricad- ed Other policemen were summoned and as they arrived, Wiggins began firing from his window. Policemen stationed themselves on adjoining roofs and in doorways and trolley cars were held up while vo11ey after volley of shots were fred at the convict who iseernsd to be conserving his ammrni- atfacking party came within his view.
 After an hours fusilade, the report of a untitled shot came from Wig gins room and then the firing ceased The pafrolmen5 believing one of their Outlets had found it's mark, entered the house and broke in the convtct's door. They found him lying dead. attired only in his trousers and under iclothes- Close by his side was a. note, evidently written during a. Hull in the 9usilade and addressed to his mother who lived in this city. It read:
 Dear Mother: Do not worry about Ene- I am better oR dead. will have no more misery. am going to com init suicide. They wall never take me alive. Goodbye. loving son, Homer '
 when searched at the police station .S54O vEas found on Wiggins' body and ,&he authorities now believe he was the lhIghwayn7an who held up and stole lS1.90O from the cashier at the office of the Wilmington & Philadelphia Traction Company here, early last Thursday morning. A false beard and wig were also found in his room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
 FOR GARRISON
 UNTIL OCT. 6

Albany, Sept. 29.-Whife members of the court of impeachment that is try ing Gov. SuIzer were arriving in town today for the regular half Monday session, dozen detectives were busy serving subpoenas for the board of managers and the defense. A score of legislators and politicians were sought by the board while 50 persons none of whose names had been reveal ernor. It was planned today to take the testimony of two witnesses, Mel vile J. Fuller and J. B. Gray, New York brokers, regarding the gover- nor's stock deals and other transac- tions.
 D-Cady Herrick, chief counsel for the governor, previously had promised to state positively today whether the defense would be able to produce Frederick L. CoIwel1, who it is alleged invested money for Su1zer in Wall street Herrick and all of the gover- nor'e counsel always have insisted that CoIwel1 will testify if he is found and is physically able to take the stand:
 Hope of James C. Garrison, who now is held at the Albany county peniten- tiary for contempt of the assembly, obtaining his freedom before October 6, was abandoned today by his attor- neys and friends. They had planned to appeal his application for a writ of habeas corpus to the appellate court, but it developed that the court will not be in session until after October 6, on which date the assemblynen will reconvene. They hope, however. that on that date the assembIymen will re- lent and free Garrison. He is said to be eager to make peace with the mem
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
COMMISSIONS COUNSEL HOLDS
 ISSUE ILLEGAL
Attorney Brown Vigorous In Opposition To New Ha-
 ven's Petition For Bonds.
SMALL STOCKHOLDERS
 ENTER STRONG KICK
Brown Says He Suspects Di- rectors Would Not Regret Relief That Denial Of Pe-
 tition Would Bring.

Boston, Sept. 29--The hearing be- fore the Massachusetts public service commission on the petition of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road for approval of a $67.0Oo, ,o00 was resumed, today, with two small counsel for the commission speaking in opposition.
 The stocIholders were c. H. En- sign, of Boston, and Henry W. Elyi of Westfield, both of whom asked the commission to dismiss the petition. MT. Ensign suggested that the peti- ton be recommitted to the stockho1d= CTS and MT. Ely presented a plan au- thorizing the railroad to raise the money by issuing preferred stock con vertfble into common stock.
 MT. Brown occupied the remainder of the morning session. It was ufa- derStood that Charles F. Choate, Jr., attorney for the road, would take the afternoon in the closing argument for his side.
 MT. Browns referred to certain acts Of the company, such as the consol1- dation with the Consolidated Railway company, the issue of capital stock in alleged violation of the hearing on the Massachusetts statutes, the issu- ance of indebtedness beyond certain amount and the taking of stock and the guaranteeing of indebtedness of other corporations and said:
 s'In 1909, they promised in the future to obey Massachusetts law but viola tions did not cease"
 MT. Brown asked the commission to consider the amount of steel equip ment, signals and even electrihcatfon that $204 900 900 would buy and also to consider his allegation that every cent had been spent in violation of Massachusetts law.
 After stating that in tn light of ,validation, the present capital stock and the premiums of the New Haven must be taken by the commission to be SIT, ,37S. 637, he claimed that fur ther authorization of an issue of bonds was impossible under the law.
 Referring to the debentures, he claimed that practically all Massachu- setts lawyers who had studied the question agreed that the commission had no power to give the issue.
 In conclusion. MT. Brown touched briefly on the terms Of the plan to underwrite the issue and said he sus- pected that the New Haven directors would not be altogether sorry if the disapproval of the commission re1iev- ed them of this bargain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
CLUBS FATHER
 IN-LAW AFTER BEING ATTACKED

Seymour, Conn.,. Sept. 29-With po- lice in several cities on the outlook for him, John Gregos, who beat up his father-in-law. Michael Cipious, was still at large, this noon. Cipious was reported as resting comfortably at the Waterbury hospital, to which he was taken, last night. If there was no concussion of the brain he will re- cover.
 Cipious was frfghtfuIly clubbed. He has broken bones and numerous flesh wounds, some of them deep ones. Ac- cording to facts brought out in an Inquiry, today, the two men had had a feud of long. standing. This first started between Cipious and his wife, the latter being driven from home some weeks ago after quarrel. She went to the home of her son-in-Iaw, John Gregos. Yesterday afternoon, Gregos was passing the Cipious home when the father-in-law took a pick axe handle and started after Gregos. In the first set-to, Gregos was hit but he finally got possession of the club. Then he pounded Cipious and fled.
 The older man got worse after the beating and Dr. Harvey, who had been called, found 1t necessary to send him to the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
WOMAN INJURED
 BY AUTO GIVES
 BIRTH TO CHILD

winsted, Sept. 2s.-Continuance for two weeks was taken, today, in the case of Albert c. Ormison, of New Hartford, charged with recklessly driving an automobile, his bond re- maining at $2,000, the amount fixed when he was arrested, yesterday. The postponement was taken pending the outcome of the injuries of Mrs. Felix Manghue, who was struck, 1t is a1leg- ed, on the road to New Hartford, Sat urday night, by Ormison's car. Mrs Manghue, who was rendered uncon- scious, rega1ned consciousn ess. later. About last midnight she gave birth to a child, but the infant was dead. She is reported as resting comfortably to- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
.SLAVONIANS ASSIST AT HIGH MASS AS
 CONVENTION OPENS
Several Hundred Members Of First SIoVak Union Partici-
 pate In Meeting.

A high mass celebrated by Rev. Andrew B. Komara at St. Johns Nepo- muck R. c. churchSat 8:3O o'clock this morning opened the annual conven- ton of the First Slovak Union of Bridgeport, an organization made up Of the Slovenian residents of this city and vicinity. Following the mass at St. Johns church the delegates, sev- er-a1 hundred strong, marched to Soko ol hall on Hal1ett street where the con- svention was called to order by Presi- dent Stephen Lucas shortly after 9 o'clock.
 The minutes of the last convent on were read and then came the reports of the various committees. The re- port of the committee on finance was
 most gratifying showing that f1nan- eia1ly the society is in splendid condi- ton. The supreme Jurors made their report and the committee on bylaws and charter moved that several amendments be made. Action on these will be taken late this afternoon and will be continued tomorrow morn ing. All reports as made this morning were accepted. Little new business was transacted during the forenoon session.
 The election of officers will take place tomorrow afternoon and the ba1ioting will close according to well informed members of the union. The pESSSthL OI11C0TS O1 the unlOn or SOC1S- ty are as follows: President, Stephen Lucas; ice-president, Joseph Olsav- sky; secretary, Karol Mihalek; hnan- cial, secretary, Andrew D1ugos; treas urer, Martin Svecz; finance commit tee, John Fedor, Martin VeIzki, and Annie Sadler; trustees, Joseph Murc- ko, Aleck Tesla, and Martin Tomasko.
 The committee that has had charge of arranging for the convention is composed of George F. Simon, John Marcincin, Joseph Stofan, John Su- hanovsky, John Porohance. and John Harcharick. This committee besides arranging for the convention proper has made arrangements for a grand ball which is to be held in Sokol hall tomorrow evening and at which will be present almost every resident of Slavonic nationality. in this city.
 The First Slovak Union of Bridge port was organized in this city March 24, 1912 with a mem bershfp of 65. From an organization with 65 mem bers the union has grown to one of nearly 700 and it is expected that at the rate applications for membership are now coming in, the membership will pass the 1000 mark by January 1.
 There are now nine branches to the union and another branch is to be established in the near future. The society was formed for the purpose of Organizing and consolidating the Slovenian people of Brid dgeport and vicinity, maintaining a death benefit, and a charitable and orphans fund.- It has succeeded remarkably well in carrying out this purpose.