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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03

was hostess for the Matinee Whist
club Tuesday. At the last meeting
prizes were awarded to Mesdames
MAUD Hoage and Doris Roper.
Both st. James A. M. E. and Pill
grim Baptist churches are in the
midst of financial rallies. st. James
hopes to raise $4,000 on Easter Sun
day
Mr.. John H. Dillingham; is con-
fined to the hospital with severe
case Of rheumatism and is reported
as improving.
Madam Hart, our milliner, had her
spring opening last Wednesday after
noon from 2:30 to 9 p. m. She had
arranged six living models to show
off her beautiful creations. Dainty
refreshments were served and the
afternoon was most delightfully."-
spent. d. . ........ ...
Mrs. Matte R. Hicks will present
her play, "Mrs. Smiths Boarding
House," at st. James church Friday
evening with strong cast Of charac-
tiers, Mr.. Chas. Miller playing the
leading role. The proceeds will be for
the rally fund. Mrs Hicks being q
captain of one Of the many bands
formed to raise finance.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. johnson OF
Thomas street entertained at pro-
gressive whist party Tuesday even
ing. About sixteen ladies and gents
were present and a good time was
had by all. 4
The card party given by St. Paul
Chapter, o. E. S., at Tschida hall on
Wednesday evening last was we'll at
tended and a success both socially and
financially.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. Hicks Of Thomas
street entertained about twenty
friends last Thursday evening is honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Young OF
Peoria, III. Mr.. and Mrs. Young
were visiting in the city, the guests
of Mrs. Eula Hunter of St. Anthony
avenue. They have returned to their
home.
Mrs. Bette Jones was the promoter
of a utensil shower at the Y. w. 6.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
MASON CITY. IOWA

We are very sorry to report that
Mrs. Bernice Eaton still remains IN
the sick list.
Mrs. Carrie Suffer of Marshall.
town, who has been in the citv fl,
several weeks visiting with hay
daughter. Mrs. E. L. Taylor, at thu
home Of Mrs. J. D. Reeler, left FRIDAY
afternoon for her home.
The Ten Virgins play and broom
and flag drill given by the FOREIGN
Missionary society was indeed an es.
joyable affair, under the management
Of Mrs. Paul Scott, Mrs. May Cabbell
and Mrs. Pauline Renix.
On last Sunday two weeks ago the
following officers of the Epworth
League were installed by the pastor
Rev. F. D. Woodford: Mrs. Maud NJ
Brewton, president; Mr. Paul Scott,
first vice president; Mrs. Thos. Allen,
second vice president; Miss ArtHs
Williams, third vice president; Mrs.
E. Williams, fourth vice president;
Mr.. Chas. Diggs, secretary; Mr.. Paul
Scott, treasurer; Mrs. J. D. Reeer,
chaplain.
The primary department. of thu
Union Memorial Sunday school gave
a very interesting program last Tues,
day evening at the church. n
On last Monday evening Rev. F.D,
Woodford departed for Fulton, No.!
to attend general conference. Rev,
Woodford made a fine report of his
years work in our city, which is very
commendable. 81
On last Friday afternoon the
Ladies Aid society met at the home
of Mrs. Maggie Carter and enter
tanned by Mrs. Emma Wright. Az
the usual time the meeting Was,
called to order by the president. After
the general routine of business they
then entered into the election Of off,
GERS, which were as follows: Mrs,
Maud M. Brewton, president; Mrs. E.
Williams, vice president; Miss Artiva
Williams, secretary; Mrs. R. U. Strat.3
ton, assistant secretary; Mrs. Reeler,5
treasurer. There were sixteen mem
bers present. N
Mr.. Thomas Allen left Monday for.
Waterloo, Iowa, where he will remain
for several days on business. n
We are glad to report little Estela.
Stratton has recovered from an at
tack of measles and is able to be out
with her class again. .
Mrs. Pauline is suffering this week
with neuralgia. in her head. N
The Renix brothers made a flying
trip to Mason City last week on busl-l
ness and left Immediately for Mime.
sofa. S#
Mr.. Charlie Cecil has returned 70
Mason City, after spending several
months in Hot Springs for his health
which has improved him greatly.
The box social given by the Colder
Shield Tabernacle was we'll enJoyea'
even in spite of the bad weather
which hindered some. IL
Mr.. John Beverly left last week lot
Fort Dodge, where he has accepted =
position with Scott Davis. - :.
Mrs. J. D. Reeler left today to 's's.
with her daughter, Mrs. Stratton TOT
few days out on the farm. \
Mr.. James Banning, who has Ne. W
looking in Minnesota, has returnsu
home to stay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
KEOKIJK NEWS.

Kiss Georgia Norwood of Mon
mouth, ILL.,, spent several days recent
ly as the guest Of Miss Nellie Keller.
Mrs. Naomi Mills Lear of Canton,
Mo-, is visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. S. Mills. Mrs, Lear
is M. N. G. of the Household of Ruth
and it was quite treat to the men,
bers to have her present at the
monthly meeting.
Revival services are in progress at
Pilgrims Rest Baptist church. The
pastor, Rev. J. H. Helm, is assisted
by Rev. Cohran of St. Joseph, Mo.
Mrs. Mary Smith Of lab Morgan
street has been quite indisposed, but
at this writing is convalescent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
ALBA NEWS.

Mrs. R. B. Manly has returned from
Marion Ohio where she has been TAX
inp care of her sick mother.
The co-club workers gave VAUDEVILLE
act at the moving picture show in
Hooking for the A. M. E. church in
Abba on Monday night. A number OF
Albians went down. The profit of the
entertainment was $50. The enter
tainment was said to be fine. Music
was furnished by the Robinson orches'
ira.
Miss Fay Benning has been sick for
some time and was taken to the hos
pital in Des Moines Friday.
Mrs Kate Moss of Ottumwa passed
through this city to Hooking this week.
Mrs. Sim LETTERS is improving every
day since she came to Abba.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
MT. PLEASANT. IOWA.

" Il Y z ii y
March % was quarterly meeting at
the A. M e. church. Services were
we'll attended all day. Rev. w. w.
Williams preached three good sermons
Mrs. Amanda Reecer entertained
number Of friends at a buffet luncheon
on Tuesday evening at the beautiful
home of her son, Mr.. Ed Reecer, in
the North part of the town. The gath
ering was in honor of Rev. Boiling OF
Enterprise. The evening was spent
very delightfully."- with music and con-
yersation and the meeting Of old friends
A delightful repast was served. She
was assisted by her daughter, Miss
Anna and daughter-in-law Mrs. Ed
Reecer. ....
Miss Beatrice Anderson is suffering
with an attack of pneumonia.
Miss Tillie Williams has returned
from few days visit in Buxton.
Miss Gladys Anderson is in the city
visiting at her home.
Mrs. Mary Bruce and son Jerry OF
Des Moines are in the city.
Mr.. Moses Mosely and daughter,
Mrs. Susan Granderson have returned
from Chicago where they spent the
winter.
Mrs. Maggie McNeai has returned
from amonths visit in Des MONIES
with her son Mr.. Douglass Miller.
The Kings Daughters Society met at
the home of Mrs. S. H. McCracken on
Friday March Goth. Dainty refresh
ments were served and pleasant time
was had by all. The next meeting Will
be with Mrs. Clay Reed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.

We wonder what beanie of the news
we sent to The Bystander two weeks
ago? It was never published.
st. Paul is experiencing some very
disagreeable weather at this time,
raining every minute.
Mrs. Blanche Charleston, who has
been long and patient sufferer for
some time, remains about the same
at her home. We wish for her a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Belle Tyler Of Rondo street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
Nothing So Good for Cough or Col,

Nothing So Good for Cough or Cold
When you have a cold you want the
best medicine obtainable so as to get
rid Of it with the least possible de-
lay. There are many who consider
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy unsur-
passed. Mrs. ]. Boroff, Elida, Ohio,
says, ever since my daughter Ruth
was cured of severe cold and cough
by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy two
years ago, have felt kindly disposed
toward the manufacturers of that
preparation. I know of nothing so
quick to relieve cough or cure a
cold" For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03

was applied on the payment Of piano.
As educational program was rem
dered at Bethel last Sunday night.
The stork visited recently at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. M ]. Burton
and presented them with a baby girl.
Mrs. Annie Alden was the sponsor
of a surprise party given in honor Of
Mr.. Samuel Johnson's 10th birthday
anniversary, March "a, 1914. 1t was
amarked success. Everyone present
reported delightful evening
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

Why suffer from rheumatism when
relief may be had at so small cost
Mrs. Elmer Hatch, Peru, Ind, writes,
II have been subject to attacks Of
rheumatism for years. Chamber
lain's Liniment always relieves me
Immediately, and I take pleasure in
recommending it to Others" rs and
so cent bottles. For sale by all deal
ers. -.&r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
Stomach Trouble Cured.

Mrs. H. G. Cleveland, Arnold, Pa,
writes, "For some time l suffered
from stomach trouble. l would have
sour stomach and feel bloated after
eating. Nothing benefited me until
+ got Chamberlain's Tablets. After
taking two bottles of them I was
cured" For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
JOHN IL THOMPSON, hIn1.-
MARsHALLTOWN, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)

Miss Flora Gatlin, who was ON
ployed at the AL Walker home d,,rius inv,
the illness of his sister, has ret,,mss
to her home in Omaha.
Hon. Geo. H. Woodson of Buxto,
John Spencer of Grinnell, Andrew
Steward of Omaha and DR.. Smith N
Pittsburg, Pa, were in the citv nv ~,
business and while here they wsra
guests Of Albert Walker.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
For CONSTIPATION.

Mr.. L. H. Farsham, a promlnen y.
druggist Of Spirit Lake, Iowa, say ~.
"Chamberlain's Tablets are cer1an an
the best thing on the market Tor e.. coI-
stipation." Give these tablets a ua no.
You are certain to find them agis !,
able and pleasant in effect Prlce' :
cents. For sale by all dealers %, III
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
A Healing Salve for Burns, Chapped
Hands and Sore Nipples.

AS healing salve for burns, sores,
sore sipples and chapped hands Cham
berlain's Salve is most excellent. II
allays the pain of a burn almost in
stantly, and unless the injury is very
severe, heals the parts without leay-
ing scar. Price, Is cents. For sale
by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03

years, and at times became so bad I
would become unconscious. have been
found in that condition many times.
Physicians did not seem to be able to
do me any good. would become
weak and for days at a time could do
no Work. Not long ago I got box
OF DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets, and
after using them found I had never
tried anything that acted in such
mild and effective manner. + believe
! have At last found the remedy that
suits my case" s5.s,g ss
Thousands Of people are sufferers
from habitual N constipation and
while possibly realizing something
of the danger Of this condition, yet
neglect too long to employ proper
curative measures until serious i'll
ness often results. The advice Of
ali physicians is, keep your bowels
clean" and it's good advice.
5 Or. Miles Laxative Tablets are
sold BY I'll druggists, At rs cents
box containing rs doses. If not
found satisfactory, your money Is
returned. Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03

Many cases of
typh old fever,
appendicitis a n d
other severe dis
eases are trace
able to prolonged
clogging of the
bowels. Regard
til e effects o f
constipation, c.
E. Ayers, E. Sabin
St.. Montpelier,
VT, says: fy|'
II was afflicted
with constipation
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
Constipation, if Neglected,
Causes Serious Illness

Constipation, if neglected, leads
to almost innumerable complica-
tons affecting the general health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-03
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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-25
lis Bushels Of Corn Per Acre.

A prize being offered to the boy
under II years Of age Giving within z
mileAof Chester) who would raise the
best 3cre Of corn the past season, Fred
r. Otto started out early in the spring
to win the prize. He first thoroughly
prepared an acre of ground on his
fathsr's farm, and on the 18th day of
May he planted it to Clover King corn.
The rows were planted AZ inches
apart and the hills 2l inches apart.
During the season it was plowed three
times and hoed once, and when husked
yielded 1l5 bushels Of. excellent corn
per acre and won the prize for Fred.
The judges in the contest we're Mr..
Cray, Mr.. Bloom and Mr.. Smith.
s,s Mr. Otto expects to sell this corn
for seed and viii. doubles, get 3 fancy
prise for it, which will net him = neat
little sum Of money, aside from the
honor Of being . prize winner, and
goes to show what . little extra energy
and push will do.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-25
Methodist Notes.

Next Sunday will be the last Sab
bath of the year. It will be q good
time to get everything in readiness for
splendid new year. Let US take a
new grip on our religious experience
and activities, resolved to make splen-
did development in ;christian character
the coming year. 1t will be q good
time to begin a christian life and get
into the church. The pastor will
preach IN the morning 1t 1890 on
Moses invitation to Hobab." There
are number yet to unite with the
church and an opportunity will be
given at both morning and evening
services next Sunday. In the evening
the pastor will preach q New Years
sermon.
Sunday School at II 40 and Epworth
League at 6:45. The Wednesday night
prayer meeting at 7:30 to which all are
invited. Let those who have not been
In the habit Of attending form this
new habit now. It will be q strength
ana . blessing.
The Sunday School will have Christ.
mas tree and program on Thursday
evening to which oil are invited.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-25
Annual .Par LIN" psy.

Another town-Anamosa- has fallen
in line and it, citizens are arranging to
have an annual ''clean up" day on
December 2sth. The people Of the
town on this day are expected to make
. th orough cleaning Of their accounts,
paying up bills. It is said that it is
easy for Smith to pay O'B.ien if you
only pay Smith. and it is expected that
that the business men and others will
be able to close their books with clean
slate on the last day Of the year. II
m arrangement OF this kind can be
worked out successfully in Anamosa,
Why not in Cresco? The annual "pay
up" day has been = feature in many
Iowa towns for . number Of years-
and most Of the people in the towns
where it has been tried out enjoy .
Happy New Year, sure.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-25
MARRIED..

mes J. Sobolik was united In
kiage to Miss Amy Barnes at high
on Monday, December 2lft, at the
; Of DR.. and Mrs. George Kessell.
u. T. Robertson, Of the Congrega-
kal church, said the words which
be them man and wife.
\t The conclusion Of the ceremony, q
Intiful wedding luncheon wss served
Dr.. and Mrs. Kessell, in four
Drsss. Beside the Kessell family,
brides father and brother were
bsnt.
b. happy couple left on the after
5 passenger for Californis and the
vaiian Islands for the winter. and
heir return they will make their
be In Cresco.
d. Sobolik 10 one of Cresco's pros.
bus business men and manufacturers,
|le the bride is we'll known rs an
Vent nurse and . graduate from the
hospital.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-25
Congregational Church.

Last Sunday was a great day in tn.
Congregational church. At the morn.
ing service there were received into
the membership of the church sixty.
eight, thirty-two of them being males
and all but twelve of the total were
over eighteen years of age. Fifty-one
were baptized. Never before in the
history of the church was such great
sight witnessed in it. Twenty five
new families were brought into the
fellowship of the church. This addition
brings the total additions to the church
for the year 1914 up to ninety.fve.
The Christmas exercises of the
Sabbath School will be held on Thurs
day evening at 7:SO.
Regular services next Sunday Goth
morning and evening. At the morning
service Dr.. Robertson will deliver q
message in preparation for the New
Year. In the evening he will speak on
the subject or rather the expression
'This day and age of the world. :"
During the evangelistic campaign just
closed, the above expression was used
daily and nightly many times We
wish to look into it to see if this is the
worst age and the hardest age that the
world has ever known in which to be
decent, keep decent and to live right.
The sacred cantata was sung by the
choir last Sunday night to q splendid
audience for such bad night. Many
of those who enjoyed it asked that the
choir repeat t after the holidays, and
many who could not get out in the
storm have asked that it be repeated.
The title of the cantatta was: "Star of
the East"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-25
sslIsy n. v. A.

At . regular nseting Of Schley Camp
No. ll679 n. ". Of A. held Saturday,
December 18th, the following officers
were elscted for the yesr 1916:
v. &C. A. Fosse.
w. A.-John Barnes.
ESB.-L. v. Svestka.
4 Clerk-James Aalek.
Escoft-Will Valvoda.
Watchman-Joe Barnes.
Sentry-G. d. Paul.
Trnstee-E. J. Cenek.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-25
Valuable Additions to the Library.

The Cresco Knights of Columbus
have just presented to the public IL
brary, the Catholic Encyclopaedia,
which. according to its own title page
is ''an international work of reference
on the constitution. doctrine, discipline
and history Of the Catholic church, :"
and of which the Review of Reviews
said, when it came out in 1907, "the
contributors represent Catholic schol-
arsbip in its broadest sense through.
out the world" This is in fifteen VOL
umes besides an index volume.
For general reference the book com.
mittee has purchased Nelson's loose
leaf Encyclopaedia. This is twelve
volume work, and in its treatment of
subjects is 'brief, concise and reli.
able" as we'll as up, to- date. By means
of the loose leaf feature, revised ma.
terial is added twice during the year.
In addition to this, by its purchase
the library becomes subscriber to the
research bureau maintained by the
publishers, who will furnish without
cost further material upon the follow
ing subjects: Agriculture, astronomy,
art. 4 medicine, chemistry, electricity,
engineering, economics, geography.
history, civics. literature and allied
subjects" So it would seem that the
latest information on almost any SUBJ
ject is within the reach of patrons of
our public library even though lacking
in the books on hand. Let the librarian
know what you are looking for and
give this research bureau . trial.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-25
S1.00 PER YEAR
OBITUARY
nv NRN~~

Cathrine Jones was born in Pennsyl-
vania July 10, 1858. When about the
age of 16, she with her parents moved
to Decorah, Ia, her family being
among the first pioneer settlers. She
was married to Thos. Gilmore in 1879
To this union ten children we're born,
three dying in infancy. She is sur.
vived by her husband and seven child.
rem, Florence at home, T. B. Gilmore,
of Plankinton. S. d.. Mrs. II. G Court
ney. Of Decorah, Ia, Dave Gilmore,
of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. I. Raker, Of
Cresco, Mrs. A. L. Jones ard Mrs. F.
r. Odendahl. of Chicago. Ill. She il
also survived by eleven grandchildren
and three brothers, Martin Jones. OF
Cresco, Dave Jones, of Cass Lake,
MINI and P. J. Jones. of New York,
N. Y. She was taken sick Oct. Is,
1914 and after nearly nine weeks Of
suffering with heart trouble she passed
away Dec. IA, 1914. She was loving
wife and kind mother. Her love and
self sacrifice for others leaves loving
memory for those left behind. The
services were held at the Assumption
Church conducted by Father T. ].
Murtagh with interment in st. Bird.
gets cemetery at Bluffton, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-25
CRESCO, HOWARD COUNTY,
For Cresco Folks to Think About.

For CreSCO Folks to Think About.
I We believe it is quite generally
agreed that the electric light furnished
in Cresco is very unsatisfactory. This
holds true both as to the city anc
private lighting. We know the Ligh,
Company dispute this and point to the
records of their volt meter and the
franchise contract to prove that we are
getting all we pay for. The average
man knows little of volts and watts
and amperes and cannot argue the
matter technically. but we all know
that the lights are poor and only by
using so or 100 candle power Mazda
Ia mps can the lights be made to fill the
ordinary lighting requirements.
In brief. we pay the Light Company
. &c Cd price for adequate lights, but
get poor light unless an expensive lamp
is used.
When the current was furnished from
the steam plant, the company gave the
condition of the plant as an excuse for
poor lights and promised better lights
when the current could be turned on
from their power dam at Decorah, but
it is generally agreed that no improve.
ment has been made and many go so
far as to say that the service is worse
than ever.
Under the terms of the franchise
under which this Company is operating,
in June. 1915. the City can purchase the
plant upon an appraised valuation.
We understand that within . few
weeks, the city will be called upon to
vote bond issue to provide funds for
building an elevated water tank and to
take up some outstanding city warrants
which are drawing higher interest than
would bonds.
Would it not be . wise public policy
to make the bond issue large enough to
take over the electric light plant and
operate it in connection with the water
works? Such move would materially
cut down the present expense Of oper-
ating the water works, for the neces-
ssry current for pumping could be furn.
ished by the city in its own plant for a
fraction Of the present cost Of pump
ing. 1t might also result in better
lights.
( It may be that the limit of the city's
indebtedness would not admit Of IN
issue large enough to cover the cost of
the plant. hnt wa, believe the value of
Il is greatly ovsrestimstsd in the public
mind. The Trsasurer's tax books show
that the Company. assessed in the name
Of Mr.. Burtis, pays taxes on an assessed
valuation of 81, 500. exclusive Of their
Office building which il not included in
the franchise.
During 1918, the city paid shout a.
5O0-in 1914 the cost will be grsatsr-
for street lights to company whose
plant 10 valued at but $l7, 500.
Think the matter over, Ar. Patron.
and We believe you will agree with -
that municipal ownership Of the elsctrie
light plant 10 the wise and ecoaomical
thing for Cresco. provided the present
indshesdness Of the town addod 70 the
cost Of the plant would not exceed the
legal limit Of indebtedness allowed.