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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11

Among the Cresco callers Saturday
were Mrs s.. y 81. Hall, Mrs. w. W
Sanborn, Mrs. e. H. Jones and Sol
;Edad, Misses Harriet Owens ant
Kathryn Sullivan.
Those that came from Cresco Satur
day were Mr.. and Mrs. V. S. Bowers
Augusta Parchman and Dina Jones.
A. M. Kavsnaugh returned from
Spring Valley, and is visiting at tn
home of u J. Nagel. Ak
DR.. Bissell spoke in the M. E. church
| Sunday evening". f.e.# -. ..
John Ruesink spent Sunday at home
Mrs. Frank Stevens, and Miss Mirs
Buck were Cresco callers, Monday.
| A. j. Cray was Bonair caller Mon
day. "" >'..' -.
Mrs. Helen Walston, who has heer
visiting at the home of T. F. Van
Leuven, returned Sunday evening tc
her home at Sanborn, Iowa.
". F. Irvine and John Foulkes, were
Cresco visit RS Tuesday. &C.,,
Augusta Parchnan returned hons
Sunday evening.
Mildred Gibbons has quit working in
the store Of w. G. Jones, and returned
to her home at Bonair.
j. C. Sanborn and Kathryn Roberts,
went to Minneapolis, Sunday morning,
and from there John expects to 60 to
Montana, where he has position.
Rev Grooters, of Greenleafton, was
in town Monday, and in the evening
went to Chicago.
Geo. Hughes returned to Park
Rapids, Tuesday.
Mrs. Nellie Ambrose, who has been
visiting at the Atwood and Stockdale
homes, returned to her home in Rice
vile, Tuesday.
Mrs. G. Morris went to Cresco Tues
day.
Hilda Fruchte, after visiting at the
Salisbury home, returned to Faribault,
MINI.
Mrs. Obriham and Margaret Jones,
returned from Spring Valley, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. LII Sanborn are Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
E. Griffith.
Emmett McWilliams was a Lime
Springs caller Tuesday. .'
Rev. and Mrs. Jones returned from
their vacation Tuesday morning.
Lennie Webster, of Lisbon, N. D., is
visiting at the D. ]. Nagel home.
Mr.. and Mrs, A. M. Kavanaugh re-
turned to their home at Rochester,
Monday. .,.
T. E. Jones returned to Madison,
Sunday evening. his brother. R. E.
Jones accompanied him.
John Mensink, who has been in Pra-
RE du CHEN, taking treatments, re-
turned home Tuesday. 3.s
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
OTTER CREEK CLIPPING !.

Our roads are drying nicely. and
should be dragged to make the travel
on them comfortable.
The ladies of the F. w. M. S. of the
German M. E. church were Hospitality
entertained by aMrs. John Remnant
last Thursday afternoon. They decid-
red to hold their next meeting with
Mrs. Henry Albers the first Thursday
in May.
Hattie Kratz returned last week from
Golden Ridge, Howard county, where
she had been a number of DAYS, visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Louis Walter.
While saving wood last week, Frank
Kuntz got too near the saw, and the
result was that three fingers on one
hand were cut to the bone, which caus-
ed him considerable pain and discom-
fort.
In response to telegram from Mil
waukee last week. announcing the
death of of Mrs. Mike Kratz's sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kratz at once left ON
the PASSENGER to be present at. the
funeral. They were gone number of
days, returning home Tuesday of this
week..
J. G.. Kirshman returned home from
Cedar Rapids last week Friday, where
he had been summoned Bs juror in
the Federal court that was held there.
Walter Kuntz was doing chores for
his uncle Frank number of days last
week.
Winfield Kratz bought horse at
the Tom Moe sale last week.
Walter Kuntz was q noon passenger
for Cresco the forepart of the week.
Theo. Kratz and family entertained
Aegertei's folks last Sunday.
Tom Moe did business between trains
at Cresco the fore part of the week.
Revs. L. M. Day and E. F. Kertz of
the Evanq elical church returned home
from attending conference at Ackley,
the fore part Of the week Rev. Day
will remain with US for at least anoth-
er year, while Rev. Kertz was assign
ed to charge at Creston, Ia, for which
place he expects to leave in about a
week.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
ALBION.

Theodore Halweg spent a part Of the
week at the home of his son, Otto.
The Albion High school pupils return.
ed to their school work Sunday and
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shea visited in Cresco
Sunday.
A. L. Wallace spent Sunday night
and Monday in Cresco, having been
called there by the serious illness OF his
daugher, Mrs. M. Olsen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Nichols spent
Sunday at the James home in Orleans.
Mrs. Peter DeGraves and son Chas.
spent Monday with Cresco relatives.
Albert Weinkauf had the misfortune
to lose valuable horse after linger-
ing illness.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Notice In Probate.
TO Whom It May Concern:

TO W nom II Way COuCeFn: n
You and each of you are hereby notified
to appear 1T the Court House IN Cresco
Howard c9pn ,Sy; 1oFs on the 18th az q
the probate Of an instrument purporting to
be the last Win and Testament of Charles
Byrnes, late of Howard County, Iowa,
deceased, at which time and place you will
appear and show cause. If any, why said
VIII should not be admitted to probate.
In Testimony Whereof, ] have hereuntO
my name and affixed the seal OF
the District Court this 9th day of April
1913. f..
&c BLANDIN,
CSEAL.1 Clerk Of District Court.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
WEST VERNON

E04 v GO4NOGN -
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Peters and
family. spent Sunday With Cresco rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge and daughters
Hazel and Madge. spent Sunday at the
Joe Lickteig home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Bouska spent Sun.
day at the Leslie Sebastian home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Burnickel and fam
lily spent Sunday with Mrs. Ohmacht,
of Cresco.
Mrs. Frank Miller left Saturday for
Riceville and Elma for few days.
visit. ... -.
Sorry to say Charles Refs is suffering
from an attack of appendicitis. His
brother Dan and mother are assisting
with work during his illness.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Fred Fish spent Sum
day with Cresco relatives.
Roy Woods entertained a number OF
his friends Sunday, it being his birth
day.
Sorry to say Frank Fleck was taken
sick Sunday, but is better at our writ
ing. ... 4
Peter Lickteig was caller at the
Joe Lickteig home Tuesday.
Dell Strawn was caller at the Elton
Eldridge, and VIM. Coughlin homes
Monday.
Len Sebastian assisted Peter Hanson
haul hogs to Cresco Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Reinhart and
family spent Sunday with Cresco rela-
tives.
Frank Miller spent Saturday night
with Cresco friends.
Fred Fish and son Charles were busi-
ness callers at the VIM. Woods home
Tuesday. .."
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Children Crv
FOR FlETcHER'S
CA 8 T0RlA
NOTICE TO BIDDERS,

NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
The City Council of the City of
Cresco. Iowa, will receive bids for the
construction of cement sidewalks and
crossings as per specifications on file in
the City Clerks Office. Each bid to be
accompanied by certified check of
twenty-five dollars. All bids must be
filed with the City Clerk on or before
p. m. Mays, 1913. @.. ~
= E. L. DAVENPORT, Mayor.
Attest:
A. w. GILLETT, City Clerk.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
For Burns, Bruises and Sores.

The quickest and surest cure for
burns, bruises, boils, sores, inflamma-
ton and all skin diseases is Bucklen's
Arnica4 Salye. In four days it cured
L. H. Hahin, Of Iredell, Tex, Of sore
on bic ankle which panied him so he
could hardly walk. Should be in every
house. Only Csc. Recommended by
p. A. Clemmer.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
LOURDE,s,.

Mike Comfy departed for Dakot,
Wednesday last. "a
Pat Waldron and family called OF
Dele Comfy Friday evening.
Mamie Stanly visited at Rims Sunday
We are glad to hear that Jack Nor
ton is able to be up and around again
J. J. Urban returned from Dakots
where he spent few weeks with rel
atives and friends, and was accompa
MED by his cousin, Frank Dozark, whs
intends to spend the summer In Iowa
J. w. and E. D Nibaur and w. j.
Beaumaster were pleasant callers al
the Valvoda Bros. home Friday evening
J. Marshek and wife visited at the
Walker home Sunday afternoon.
John Vokarty called at the J. Val
voda home Sunday afternoon.
Ed Nibaur called at the Hoshek
home Sunday evening. ,.-..
I Frank Dozark and j. J. Urban called
on Lon Urban Monday.
Toney Chihak called at the J. Wal
ker home Sunday evening.
Russell Smiley visited with Johnnie
Marshek Sunday AFTERNOON.
Johnnie Guyette is busy building his
new house these Gays.
Joseph Kubik called at the Franklin
home Sunday evening.
Joseph Nibaur Jr., was an Elma
shopper Monday.
Verona Conry called at the Pat Nor
ton home Sunday.
We are all sorry to say Ralph Buck
ley is not any better at this writing.
Frank, Pete and Mary Milota were
seen in Lourdes Sunday. /
Martin Birmingham and family Wis
tied at the Valvoda home Sunday.
Died-Mrs. Harnack died at her
home near Lourdes. Saturday morning
and was buried at the Saratoga ceme-
terry Monday. Many relatives and
friends attended the funeral.
Margart and Susan Urban visited
with their sister, Mrs. Shimek last
week.
tMr. birmingham is on the sick list.
Peter Kovarak, Marguerite and Susie
Urban and Elizabeth Nibaur visited at
the John Viebrock home Monday.
julius Frank was at Elma Monday.
John Hawk and wife called at Frank
Nibaur's Sunday.
Frank Valvoda called at the Vincent
Kubick home Tuesday.
Frank and Jim Lipa were seen at
Lourdes Sunday. = :
Mrs. Frank Valvoda called at the
w. Urban home Sunday afternoon. -
Willie Conry, after few years Of
absence, returned to his home Satur-
day for few weeks visit with his par
ent5. 49,. Nv.
Joseph Kubik was an Elma caller
Monday.
Elizabeth Flaherty visited at the Joe
Nibaur home Tuesday afternoon.
Sadie Noonan was seen at Lourdes
Sunday.
Mrs. Vincent Kubik and daughter.
Mrs. Frank Nibaur went to Elma
Tuesday
Mrs Thomas Noonan was a New
Hampton caller one day last week. i
Katie Falada visited her sister, Mrs
Lon Urban Monday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
A Great Pain Killer.

Meritol White Liniment reduces in
flamation and soreness wherever found
in about e-third the time required by
the usual treatment. 1t has no equal
as general household remedy. Sold
by Fred Lowry. ..
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
PROTIVIN

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph D. Bouska re.
turned Saturday from Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Grandma Hovorka moved last week
to the home of her son Albert, north.
west of town
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Kaderabek
moved last week into Joseph Mrachek's
new residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph W. Kovarik, of
LaWler, visited the latter's parents
here, Sunday
Padline Chipera departed for her
home in Breckenridge, Mimi, after q
visit here with relatives.
Abbie Kodelka, of New Hampton.
spent few days under the parental
roof. ..u..
Frank H. Chyle came up from Cedar
Rapids, Saturday, for few days visit
at home .
Leonard and Charles Snopek return
ed to New Hampton to resume their
studies.
DR.. J. M. Smittle, of Waucoma, was
professional caller here, Sunday.
The approaching marriage of Mary
Milota and Mike Haskovec was an
nounced at the Holy Trinity church,
Sunday.
Nellie Mikesh and Lewis Bader were
at Cresco, Monday.
The dance in Beseda hall, Monday
evening, was we'll attended.
Richard and Leona Bouska were at
Cresco, Saturday. Their brother
Bonnie accompanied them home.
Edward Lukes left Monday on 4 trip
to Oelwein and other cities.
Joseph Soukup, of Ridgeway. assist
ed the P. B. B. orchestra for the dance,
Monday evening.
John A. Fencl was ut Lawler, Monday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11

Chamberlain's SS',s' 800 ke.e az
loovss faila Buy Il now. Il may saVe HsA
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
MAPLE LEAF.

Grandpa Drtina is staying at the Johr
Drtina home. p
Mrs. Mike Bronner and son visited
at the Fishbach home Sunday last. ?
Adolph Kakac left for Phillips. Wis.
last Friday to look up some lands.
Agnes and Frank Kubichek visited
at the home of e Ranc folks Thurs.
day evening.
Phillip Andera was business visitor
at Cresco Tuesday last.
A. Kakac and Chas. Bachman were
Saratoga callers Monday. I
Harry Herplinck visited at the home
of A. Kakac Friday evening. II
Albert Frana was a business caller
at the J. Kubichek. ST.. home Monday.
Mamie and Clara Ranc called on
Agnes Kubicek Tuesday last.
John Bronner was a Cresco shopper
Monday.
Mike Haskovec drove to A. Kakac's
Tuesday last.
Charley Bachmarn of Milwaukee
came out Tuesday to stay with Mr. and
Mrs. A. Kakac during the summer.
Frank Horjesi called on w. Jarosh
Sunday last.
We understand that Mr.. and Mrs Lon
Zoubeck are the proud parents of a
baby girl born to the recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Zozar spent Sum
day at the Horejsi home.
MIR. and Mrs Tom Shimek visited at
at the Albert Frsna home Sunday.
Adolph Kakac returned home from
Wis. Monday last. ~
John Graf: called at the Herplinck
home Sunday afternoon.
Joe Wacha called at Maple Leaf
Monday. =
Ernest Bartles as business caller
at the Albert Frana home Sunday.
Fred Marshall was an Acme shopper
one day last week.
Willie Kubichek called on his sister,
Mrs. A. Kakac, Monday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
NORTH ALBION

Christine Plank was pleasant caller
ct the r. Kruger and Milbrath homes,
Saturday afternoon. K
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bigalk and Leona
Bigalk and Mrs. Albert Bigalk visited
at W. Bigalk's, Sunday. Ig r
Esther Bigalk underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis at St. Joseph 8
Mercy Hospital in Cresco. Saturday.
George and David Velkman visited
at VIM. Wolfe's, Sunday. -, ..
, Herbert Milbrath was Cresco caller,
Saturday. ~.
Amanda Miller. who has been work
ing for Mrs. VIM. Bigalk for a few
weeks, returned to her home. Sunday
morning.
Elsie and Sterling Huntington and
Malinda DeGreve attended church at
Granger, Sunday.
Clara Batter visited Mrs. A. H.
Keune, Saturday evening.
Roger Clark and A. A. Bigalk visited
Esther Bigalk at Cresco, Sunday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
CHESTER.

An accident occurred on last Sunday
in the Detra family living on the Dun
bar farm. A little girl of twelve years
picked up a shot gun and pointed it al
her brother aged seven. 1t Was dis.
charged, filling his face and hands with
shot. DR.. Warren was called to dress
the wounds.
E. L. barley, of Usage, Iowa, was in
Chester on Wednesday.
MIR. and Mrs. 1. A. Courtney are
guests at the C. T. McWilliams home
Harry Spencer went to Austin for .
few days visit. n
E. D. McWilIiams was in LIE Roy,
Friday, transacting business. .sas
Magnes Leslie went to Austin where
he is taking treatment for rheumatism.
John Lonigan is loading car. He
has purchased a farm near Madison,
Wis.,, which will be his future home.
Mrs. Will Breedlove went to Cresco
to consult DR. Kessel.
Mrs. Ed. Roper returned to Chester
Saturday evening, after an extended
visit near Minneapolis. 30.
Dave Ferrie, sheriff Of Howard
county, was in Chester Monday.l
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Statement.

Statement.
Statement of the ownership, manage.
ment, etc., of the CREsCo PLAIN DEAL.
Err. published weekly at Cresco. Iowa,
required by Act OF August "a, 1912:
Editor-F. D. Mead, Cresco, Iowa.
Business Managers-F. j. & F. D.
Mead, Cresco, Iowa.
Publishers-F. J. & F. D. Mead, Ores.
60, Iowa. ,,
Known bondholders, mortgages, and
other security holders, holding ! per
cent. or more of total amount of bonds,
mortgages, or other securities: None.
F. D. MEAD.
Sworn and subscribed before me this
LIST day of April, 1913.
F. c. Blandin,
CsEAL.1 Clerk of the District Court
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-01-02
TROUBLE IN DINING ROOM
PhllosophIcaIly by the Torpid
Vile Landlord.

AT one time yesterday 1t looked
like we was going TO have little
trouble here in the dining room, but 1t
didn't come to nothin much" related
the landlord Of the Torpidville tavern
Maxine and Sylphie, the young ladies'
that are waitin' table, got to SQUAD
bin about pint of etiquette. or the
merits of their respective fellers, or
something hathaway, as ladies' is
everlastinly dom. and Sylphie, reck-
on 1t was, told Maxine, or mebby Max
Inc told anyhow, one told tho
other that she wasn't no better than
she ort to be. And Maxine, or
Sylphie, whichever 1t was, got sorter
fussy about II and answered that she
was too and she didn't care who knew
1t! And then they kind o. tied In on
each other and went round and round
as 1t were, and II took 'em quite a
while after II was over to wash the
ketchup and broken glass out of their
Golfers, as they call their hair. But
that's all 1t amounted to, and there's
no use In firm EN-. for ladies will be
ladies and there amt no help for It."
Kansas City Sun.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-01-02
WANTED TO FINISH THE JOB
Pride In His Work, Not Tender Heart
Was What Induced the Chauffeur
to Return.

They were going along the public
highway at leisurely rate of forty
miles per hour, when a decrepit hen
and rooster started to do the chicken
special-cross the road.
The front and hind wheels on the
right side struck the poor, old stiff.
3ointed rooster amidships. and with
one squawk he succumbed.
Immediately the man at the steering
wheel started to slow down and to
look about for q place to turn.
His solicitous wife turned to her
seatmate and said
Isn't that just like his tender heart
He won't be satisfied unless he goes
back and settles for that rooster. He
Just can't bear to feel he has injured
anyone or anything"
Then louder, to her husband, she
said: George, remember that ap
pointment, We haven't any time to
go back for anything"
CHANGING at the clock near his fee.
and at the speedometer near by, he
sighed and said:
You're right. Jennie: but Just
know II had turned back | could
have killed that old hen just as easy
as l did the rooster. Judge.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-01-02
MELISSA WOULD LIKE TO BE
CANDID HERSELF.

You seem thoughtful this evening,
Melissa" remarked Mrs. Merriwid's
maternal maiden aunt Jane, looking
at her niece over the rims of the
spectacles that she wore in the priv
acy of family life.
Mrs. Merriwid stopped frowning at
far corner of the room and laughed.
Il get that way about every so often,
dearie," she replied. Sometimes
oftener still. Just now was thinking
OF Mr., Pikestaff. He's been making
his intentions quite plain and l was
trying to frame up few well-chosen
words for use when needed"
ITO what effect?" inquired Aunt
Jane, with interest.
81 really can't say what the effect
will be-" said Mrs. Merriwid. Il hope
it won't shatter the windows, but Mr..
Pikestaff has a theory that language
was given us to express our feelings,
and they tell me that some Of his
candid opinions are calculated to pre-
cipitate a heavy rainfall. He's a man
Of decided views.
HE impresses me as being very
genuine" Aunt Jane observed.
"As genuine AZ mud pie," agreed
Mrs. Merriwid "A downright, out
spoken, homespun, frank rhinestone
in the rough. There are no frills about
Mr.. Pikestaff. Nothing namby-pamby
! or wishy.washy. He believes in giving
things their proper names-with a
few qualifying adjectives thrown in.
If he doesn't agree with you. he'll
take the liberty Of telling you so, and
II you don't like 1t, you can do the
other thing"
81 can't help thinking that sincerity
is an admirable quality" Aunt Jane
remarked.
mot in husband at least, dearie,'
said Mrs. Merriwid. what married
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-01-02
PUSH Sale Of Red Cross Seals.

The American Red Cross has al.
ready printed over S5,000,000 Red
Cross Christmas seals and probably
the edition will number 100000. 900
before the end Of the campaign II
the anticipations o. the anti-tubercu
losis workers are realized, no less
than 100000 will be obtained from
the sale of Red Cross seals. Practic.
ally all of the money remains in the
state or city where the seals are sold,
only very small percentage OF II is
going to pay for the cost of the print
Ing and distributing the seals and for
the expense of running the campaign.
In case any persons cannot obtain
seals in the community where they
live, they can secure them by writing
to Red Cross Seal Headquarters, 715
Union Trust Building, Washington. d.
G. Red Cross seals cost one cent
each and every seal sold is bullet in
the fight against tuberculosis.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-01-02
POINTED WAY TO SALVATION
Preachers Advice Was All Right but
His Friend Also Had Something
Wise to Say.

Senator Samuel A Ettelson, speak.
ing recently at banquet. told the fol.
lowing:
"a colored preacher stood up on a
Sunday and said. My text this morn
ing, brothers and sisters, am What
shall do to be saved?" To me there
seems only one way to be saved. and
that am to quit this'ere extravagant
living. Back to the simple life, say l.
There am going to be no chance for
you to be saved so long as you keep
UP this high living, II there Is any,
thing that is going to kill our race 1t
is these'ere Injuries. Better go hun
cry and cold like the wolf. Go out
and face the rains and fight the
storms. Go wade like the crane, You
will grow rugged and you will grow
tough but you'll walk like man
Yes, sir, that am de way to salvation,
that am de way to get saved
Just then tall colored man, ris-
ing from his pew in the rear OF the
church, interrupted the preacher,
shouting: This am no way to be saved
You just jump right through that back
window and run just as fast as your
legs will carry you. for the county
sheriff am here with warrant for
your arrest for stealing them chickens
from Massa Martins coop last Friday
night. Chicago Tribune.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-01-02

ife calls for is diplomacy, and di-
plomacy with its coat on at that.
When a man gets to speaking his
mind to his wife, he generally winds
up by believing it, and then there's
all kinds Of trouble. Poor dear Henry
Merriwid got to be perfectly sincere
with me at one period of our happy
life together. I remember one time
asked him what he thought of new
dress had just put on.
my dear said poor Henry, !
won't attempt to deceive you. think
it's the sloppiest looking thing, the
most unbecoming, botchy, skew-geed
waste of material I ever saw in my
life. The color makes me sick, and
the trimming gives me pain in the
back Of the neck. It looks as II 1t
had been designed by cross-eyed
house painter, suffering from delirium
tremens, and put together by sail
makers apprentice with sore thumb.
What is ia masquerade costume%"
what did you say?" inquired Aunt
Jane.
II said I was very sorry he didn't
seem to like it because 1t was going
to lower his bank account seventy-fve
dollars" replied Mrs. Mfriwid. at
was the most devilishly cruel thing l
could think Of at the moment But
/ cured poor Henry of plain speaking
before it got to be very much of a
habit with him.
NO" Mrs, Merriwid resumed, II
think most of your fine, rugged, bluff,
straightforward men, with no shilly-
shallying nonsense about them, need
a plain, hearty, straightforward kick
ing. The trouble with them generally
is that they're too big. 1t takes big
man to tell people the unvarnished.
unsweetened truth about themselves,
and get away with it. A fine, full
bodied man like Mr. Pikestaff, for ex-
ample, with collection of good, hon
est Anglo.Saxon language.
81 suppose there are moments in
every married woman's life when she
realizes that her husbands behavior
Is foolish" Mrs. Merriwid went on