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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11
MARRIED.
BENsoN-GERBER.

On Thanksgiving day. Nov. 2s, 1914,
at o'clock at the Orleans Lutheran
church, Miss Marie Benson and Ed
ward Gerber were united in marriage.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. GeorgecB Benson, and is we'll
known and respected young lady.
The groom is a fine young man, q
former resident of Lincoln township.
A sister OF the bride, Miss Alma Ben
son, and sister of the groom, Miss
Alma Gerber, were the bridesmaids
and Vim. Gerber and Olaf Benson the
groomsmen. About 200 friends and
relatives gathered at the home of the
brides parents, where supper was
served and . very delightful evening
was spent.
The young couple received many
beautiful presents. That their mar.
ried life may be long, prosperous and
happy one is the wish of host OF
friends.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11
Children CrY
FOR FlETcHeR'S
casio RIA
cHR,sTMAs SPIRIT As,oEs

Wondreus indeed was the
mission - the Christ Child!
Ne gave himself 70 the world
On the first christmas day.
and with him came every
ether coed gift.
With him came bountiful
tables and good ehssr in
iordly and homsly homes and
happy parents and merry
children. Mems hearts thawsd
cut, and long faces grew
shorter, and sad eyes tvsinkIsd
with sIss. and svsrsrssns
sparklsd with candles and
bore marvellous fruit Of low
ing gifts, simple or costly, in
millions Of homes.
The trees wither; the toys
get broken; the sroanins IA.
blss are frightened Of their
load. Dec. Is 10 succeeded by
the cold, dark days Of mid
winter, but the spirit Of
Christmas abides. In . way
every day 10 . Christmas
day, for the Christ Spirit
does not take it, flight. Every
day Of the year ministerin9
spirits 90 about their humble,
homely tasks. Every day
some one 10 catching the
blessed contasion Of Christ
mas and learning that Il 10
more blessed to give than to
receive.
An, yes, every day 10 .
Christmas day to him who
learns this secret Of seeretsl
-Rov. p. 8. Henson, D. D.
-ss xp nanuae annn2k
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11

A fine Christmas gift for mother is
one of those sets of furs at The Mich.
els Clothing House.
The Market Street Drug Co. moved
Yesterday into its new quarters in the
new Schneider block.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church
will meet Thursday afternoon, Dec.
18th, with Mrs w. F. Rathert.
Mrs. Roy Owens went to Bonair yes
terday for visit at tie home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alb Smith.
One of those all-wool serge suits
make fine present for little brother
at home. at The Nichols Clothing
House.
Did you think of night robe or
dress shirt for Christmas? You can find
an assortment at The Nichols Clothing
House.
Barbara Dreis returned yesterday to
her home in Minneapolis after visiting
at the Theodore and John Lusson and
v. Croatt homes.
Mrs. Pearl Roberts of Alexandria,
Mimi, who has been visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. Joseph Walton, left
Yesterday tor Minneapolis.
Edward Ferrie came down from Dell
Rapids, S. D., to visit at the home OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ferrie
and other relatives and friends.
The finest line of rock crystal. cut
glass and cut crystal will be found at
SwENsoN's JEwELRY AND GIFT STORE.
Best selections. Lowest prices
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Demmer and
children returned yesterday to their
home at Petersburg, Ia, after visiting
the latter's brother, Fred Ollendick.
You will find the SWEETEST line of the
latest umbrellas and canes, just the
thing for a fine Christmas gift at
SWENsoN's JEwELRY AND GIFT STORE.
Fire Christmas boxes containing
ties, suspenders, hose supporters, hand
kerchiefs, all put up in Christmas
boxes at The Nichols Clothing House.
John James left Monday morning for
Austin to take up work in the business
college. He was accompanied by his
brother Norman, who returned Mon.
day night.
Mrs. Claude Weatherford underwent
q serious operation at the hospital last
week and is recovering rapidly. expect
ing to return to her home the latter
part Of this week.
Henry Kinks son Willie, after a
long illness, passed away Sunday morn.
ing at the family home west of town.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning
at st. Joseph's church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick and son Gregory
from Marengo, Ia. who came in
their car q week ago Saturday to visit
with John Meyers and other relatives,
left today for their home.
am now showing special holiday
line of fine gold watches. latest designs,
and all standard made movements.
Special prices.
w. O. SwENsoN, the Jeweler.
1t will pay you to inspect our beauti-
full and we'll selected lines of sterling
silver and silver plated wares before
you buy. Never before has my assert.
ments along this line been 80 complete
az it now is-everyt thing that is new
and useful.
w. o. SwENsoN, the Jeweler.
For SALE Eighteen head Of choice
Shropshire Rams. The quarantine and
inspection laws have prevented US
from sending these sheep out of the
state. Therefore we will make some
low prices on them to close out; also a
few choice registered young Berkshire
Bears. Inquire of
1913 C D. Nichols Live Stock Co.
Children Cry
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11
Auction Sale.

l will sell at public auction on Satur'
day, Dec. 10th, 1914, at my residence
corner Market street and 3rd street
southeast, for rent, storage and other
charges, lot Of household furniture,
consisting Of bed. bedding. tables,
rugs. dresser, cupboard and other arti'
cles.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11
.Japanese Basket Ware.

The place to buy, your Japanese bas
kets-new import lines, just received,
all sizes and shapes in baskets. trays.
vases, etc. Popular prices only at w.
%. SwENsoN, JEWELRY AND GIFT
STORE.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11

Lizzie Martin was down from Bonair
yesterday.
Ms. Jas. Nichols was down from
Bonair Monday. @
James Huckins went to Taopi, Mon
day, tojvisit an aunt.
Mary Scbulenburg was down from
Lime Springs Monday.
Mrs. Tom Bird, Of Bonair, was a
Cresco visitor Tuesday.
TilIie and Anna Mouw were down
from Lime Springs Tuesday.
Mrs. Emma De Noyelles made q
business trip to Owatonna Tuesday.
Remember the sale and market at
the Baptist church, December 10TH.
Buy useful Christmas presents at
1912 The Nichols Clothing Co.
Christmas Ties just in at the
Nichols Clothing House.
Ray and Joe Burgess were business
visitors in LIE Roy the first of the week.
Home. made candy in boxes or in
bulk at the Baptist sale, December 10Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Meyer and little
daughter returned to McIntire yester-
day.
See my switches before ordering.
Prices from dollar up. Mrs. Mary
Streinz. 16-t2.
Alma Bratrud, of Chester. was the
guest of Miss Matte Barker Monday
and Tuesday.
Natural curly doll wigs, make nice
Christmas presents, for sale at Mrs.
Mary Streinz's. 1917
A. Smith arrived Tuesday from
Strawberry Point and is guest at the
home of his son Lynn.
John Owens is about town again, at.
ter his recent operation for appendi-
citis at Mercy hospital.
Mrs. K. ]. Williams and Mrs. w. J.
Jones, and son H. NJ. were down from
Lime Springs Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mueller came up from
Monona yesterday for visit at the
home of their son John.
Mrs. F. c. Bratrud, Of Chester,
was the guest Of Mrs. W. J. Mcmahon
between trains yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Dyer and little
daughter were among the Lime
Springs callers here Tuesday.
Kathryn Klockow, who has been Wis
iting at the home Of her father, left
yesterday for Lakota, N. D.
Mrs. Theo. Smith came up from Fl.
Atkinson Saturday, to assist in the
care Of her nephew. Will Rink.
Mesd. E. o. Jones, John L. Owens
and T. J. Jones were among, the Line
Springs visitors in Creseo yesterday
For Sale-A full blood Poland China
boar, about one year old. Phone Sill.
yer Maple 16. Dan Kapler.
Those fine silk Umbrellas make o
fine present, at
The Nichols Clothing House.
Choice perfumes in fancy packages
and in bulk.
MARKET STREET DRUG Co.
Charles Wilson and wife returned
Tuesday to their home at Little Cedar,
after q visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Mabel Walker underwent an
successful operation at the hospital on
Thursday Of last week for appendi.
citis.
Sheriff Ferries little daughter Irene
10 recovering nicely from an operation
on Tuesday at the hospital for append
icitis.
Mrs. Ellen Thomson returned Tues.
day, to her home at Milwaukee, after
visit at the home Of her nephew, A.
J. Thomson.
Mrs. B. w. Hemmelgarn and little
daughter left yesterday to join NJ.
Hemmeigarn in an over Sunday visit
at Waterloo.
Inspect line Of framed pictures. lar
Il
prices, w. O. SwENsoN's JEwELRY
AND GIFT STORE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Baker and .two
children went to Rose Greek Tuesday,
to visit Mr. Bakers sister, Mrs. Henry
Suite and family. e
Ladies and gents dry cleaning sna
pressing carefully and promptly done
at the Cresco Steam Laundry and at
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11

II you want farm loan at low rate
Of interest, see American Loan q Trust
Company. CrescO. La.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11
For Sale.

Pure bred, Chester White Bears, eli
gible to register. miles southeast of
Cresco. H. j. Weber & Son.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11
For Sale.

Standing timber for sale cheap.
Phone Ridgeway "a. W. R. Libbey.
Rt. 6.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11
For Rent.

A good sized room over Clark Bros,
grocery store. Inquire at D. Amund-
sons Tailor Shop. 4.t2.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-11
An Absolute Need
For Less Than Cost

Each Holiday Season endeavor to make Special
Inducemen get you better acquainted with ewely
Stock and thereby the
The Christmas Season is the time of all times that
people toward the ewer for the good reason
that there is nothing appropriate for git purposes.
Now we have ransacked the entire country effort to
secure something that every could Ladies can buy
these for their for presents for their e nds land
they will not look cheap) Gentlemen buy them for
their wives sisters other fellows sister They will
take the place of fcen himble bought in the regular
way We have determined to give you something you Will
remember with pleasure
(stering Means Pure. Consult Your Dictionary
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
NO EXPERT WITNESS NEEDED
Quite Evident MT Mises Was Right When He Testified as to the
 Handwriting.
"Libel, indeedi"

LlDel, lndeed!
 Old Miggs repeated the words to himself duly and uncomprehending ly, as he tramped along to the court, where he was to appear as witness in a local libel suit.
 Nervously he entered the witness box
 The fierce looking lawyer eyed him calculatingly.
 Do you swear" he asked. that this Is not your handwriting?'
 Il don't think so.' stammered Miggs
 Now, be careful" insinuated the lawyer. Are you prepared to swear that this handwriting does not resem- ble yours?"
 Yes" answered Miggs trembling
 You take your oath that this does not in any way resemble your hand writing?" solemnly queried the learned man
 Yves, sir" stammered the witness, now thoroughly frightened
 Well. then. prove it!" denounced the lawyer. triumphantly, as he thrust his head toward the witness
 This action woke the last spark of dropping courage in poor Miggs, and. thrusting forth his head. he yelled:
 Cos l cant write!"
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
Revolutionary Patriot.

James Lowell. distinguished pa triot of the Revolution, died 100 years ago in the town of Windham. Me. MT Lowell was born in Boston in 1737 and graduated from Harvard college ct the age of nineteen. He delivered, April 2. 177l, the oration before the town authorities on the Boston mas sacre. Because of his display of pa triotism he was imprisoned by Gen eral Gage Immediately after the battle of Bunker Hill. Subsequently he was conveyed to Halifax with the British army, and remained in confinement until exchanged for Governor Skene in the latter part of 1776. From 1776 until 17S2 Mir. Lowell was a member of the Continental congress. In later life he filled a number of public of fees in Boston,
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31

roast, and if that is not convenient after serving roast for Sunday DOT tion may be warmed in the gravy with the addition of jelly if it is mutton or lamb, and tomato, worcestershire sauce or onion if beef or veal The mashed potatoes left over may be made into potato patties and served well Drowned in little fat
 Most delicious meat balls or cro- quettes may be prepared from roast of lamb with the addition of chopped parboiled green pepper.
 Two carrots or two turnips well cooked will be sufficient for two and may be dressed in different ways. A most appetizing dish is carrots with lemon butter Chop the carrots after cooking and season with butter and lemon juice with salt and a pinch of sugar. Serve hot and they are good
 Chops and steak may be used for variety after the roast. A good steak will serve several meals. One may have the tenderloin for one meal, the tough portion for brown stew in casse- role and the rest for chopped meat. If so desired.
 When serving chopped meat or hamburger steak a sauce of tomato will add zest to the meal
 In many shops one Is able to buy half a chicken and one need not fear to be called extravagant, as this will make at least two meals and little broth may then be had for third day
 A good-szed steak is more economi- cal to buy than a small one for several meals may be prepared from 1t, with very little waste if the steak Is thick 7
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
Outspoken,

Mrs. Smiths four sons made the life of her old colored servant burden One day Uncle Andy was busy in the garden hoeing corn, and for half an hour Tom, the most mischievous of the quartet, had amused himself throwing clods of dirt at him. At last Andy threw down his hoe and stamped indig nantly down to the house.
 Miss Ella" he said, to the little cul- prit's mother, "Ah jes has to tell yu dat dat boy Tawm am de meanes' chile yu got-an' An tells you fo' yo' face and tells you behine yo' back!'
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Long-Lived Family.

The record for longevity is held by the Garrett family of Stranraer. Scot land, the oldest member of which. MT. James Garrett, has just passed away
 MT. Garrett claimed to be the oldest fisherman in Scotland. A native of Stranraer, he was almost a hundred years old. His mother and father, who were also natives of the district, lived until they were one hundred and one hundred and three years respec- lively. His oldest surviving son is now well over seventy years of age.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
THEY HAD TO BE "SEBENS'
'Bena's Method of Reasoning In Mat ter of Slippers Quite Plaln to
 Those Who Understand.

'Bena was much excited over the prospects of camp meeting that was about to take place in her neighbor- hood For weeks she had been ore. pairing gay and gaudy feathers for the array, and now her outfit was com plete, save a pair of much-desired pat. ent leather slippers She approached her mistress.
 "Mis' Ford" she said, q sho' wants 10 git pair O slippers fo' de meetin' commences. an l aint got single cent lef'"
 What size do you wear, 'Bena 9" asked her mistress
 Nah right numbah Is fo',' she re- piled, but l has to weah sebens, cause fo's hurts me dat bad l jes' natcherly cain't hardly alk."-Wo- mans Home Companion.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
WHAT TO DO FOR HOT
 WEATHER SKIN TROUBLES

With hot weather comes the worst skin suffering for some folks. Eczema, hives, heat-rash, insecticides, poison oak or ivy, sunburn. chafing, and a dozen other troubles make life unen- durable. But YOU needn't worry. That soothing, antiseptic resinol oint- ment stops itching and burning in stantly. allays inflammation, and soon restores the skin to perfect health, even in severe, stubborn cases. Doc tors have prescribed resinol ointment for 19 years. At all druggists Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
IN NO POSITION TO PREACH
stranger Lost the Confidence of Truth fui Fisherman When He made
 His Inquiry.

Representative Frank Clark. Rep resentative Howard of Georgla. and Superintendent George w. Hess of the botanic gardens, were having a friendly argument at Washington.
 Howard" said Clark, banteringly Il just want to illustrate to you in story how little you know about this. There is in my district in Flor Ida an attractive village named Cal lahan.
 One day a stranger walking along road in the country near a creek saw a youth fishing
 Young man, said the ministerial looking individual, can you tell me the way to Callahan?'
 Yes replied the boy. take the first road to your right
 Instead of proceeding on his jour ned, the stranger gazed intently at the boy a few moments and said My young friends, don't you know you are wasting your time In a way that Is dreadful to contemplate? You are fishing, Just fishing, when you ought to be a-studyin' of books to prepare yourself for life's struggle. My boy, you're sure on the road to perdition.'
 Road to perdition,' replied the in dignant youth. What in blazes do you know about roads? You don't even know the road to Callahan.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
law's Uncertainties.

When you poke a toad" said old Farmer Hornbeck. philosophically, you cant tell which way he will jump, nor how far; an 1t js jest about the same way with a jury"
 That so?" returned young Jay Green, in a noncommittal way.
 Yep. For instance, in the case of Punk Jarvis, who has jest been tried over at Kickyhasset courthouse for pullin' out his brother-in-law' whis- kers by the roots in a fight, the jury discharged Punk an fined his brother in-law 10 cents, the regular price of a ye."-Puck.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31

man advised me to try Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound and got a bottle. felt better the next month SO took three more bottles of it and got well so 1 could work all the time. hope every woman who suffers like did will try Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetable Compound. " - Mrs. P. w. LANSING, Route No. l, Florence, South Dakota.
 Why will women continue to suffer day in and day out or drag out sickly, half hearted existence, missing three -fourths of the joy of living, when they can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham' 8 Vegetable Compound?
 For thirty years it has been the stand ard remedy for female ills, and has re- stored the health of thousands of women who have been troubled with such ail- ments as displacements, inflammation, alteration, tumors, irregularities, etc.
 If you want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfl. dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman and held in strict confidence.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
These June Brides.

"Ma'am, here's a man at the door with a parcel for you"
 What Is 1t, Bridget?"
 It's a fish. ma am, and it's marked c. o. D."
 Then make the man take 1t straight back to the dealer l ordered trout" Kansas City Star
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
Absurd Comment.

Theodore Dreiser the realist, said of an idealist at the Players club in New York:
 The mans comments on life are iudicrous and absurd. They remind me of the old ladys comment on the work of the militant suffragettes.
 After the suffragettes in London had slashed Valesquez. Bellini and Gentle, the old lady said, with kind of saintly expression:
 But, thank goodness, they're all old pictures that are being slashed.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
Te<kN 2A~,<e.eH-
She Filled Ii.

Miss Lovely" said he earnestly, you have noticed these missing word contests in Fun, l know. Well, have one that I want you to help me with. The sentence is, Will you be my - Can you supply the missing word dear one?" Yes" said she meaningly; "eister.'
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31

rOastS are out or the question unless one de- sired to spend the week on one kind of meat. There is no reason why a small family should not indulge in a roast if it is given thought be- fore it's preparation, This is a good time to have guests 10 enjoy a iuicY
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
IN SUCH PAIN
 WOMAN CRIED
Suffered Everything Until Re- stored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
 ble Compound.
Florence, So. Dakota. .-"'I used to be very sick every month with bearing

d ow n pains S a md backache, an d h a d h e a d a c h e a good deal of the time and very little appetite.
 The pains were so bad that l used to sit right down on the floor and cry, be- cause it hurt me SO and l could not do any work at those times An old vyo-
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Late, but Good.

Miss Jinks-And where's your little brother today. Jimmy?
 Jimmy (polnting to the snow-balD That's i'm. miss. He fell down at the top of the hill. and rolled down to the bottom
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
ln1norfant 10 Mothers
Can't Find This Perfect Woman.

Belgium has been trying to discover the perfect woman. According to a symposium in Brussels, she must pos sess the figure of an American, the elegance of Frenchwoman. the com plexion of an English girl. the hair of an Austrian. the eye of an Italian and the profile of Spaniard. So far the creature has eluded discovery.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
RUB-MY-TISM

Will cure your Rheumatism and all kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia Cramps. Collie, Sprains, Bruises. Cuts. Old Sores. Burns, etc. Antiseptio Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
WAGON LOAD OF BUGS.

It don't take but a little of Ross Dead Quick" Spray to kill a wagon load of insects. Get can and destroy those chicken mites. bedbugs. ants. vegetable and plant insects. Sold by your druggist. w. c. Ross Manufac- turing company. Little Rock, Ark Advt.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31

Luxury and dissipation. soft and gentle as their approaches are. and silently as they throw their silken chains about the heart, enslave 1t more than the most active and turbulent vices Hannah More.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
A Mero Tov.

Silas-That city fellow follows his vocation closely and yet he spends all of his time at play
 Hez-How does he manage that? Silas-He leads a string orchestra
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
Women Change Subject Too Often?

In the Woman's Home Companion Margaret Busbee Shipp, writing a love story entitled Sweet Margaret" pre- sents a character who comments, as follows, on women's conversation:
 I never had a sister. and have never known how to talk to women. They mkarrass me; they-er- change the subject so often, never seem quite to catch up"
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31

os Will take the place oi heayy food to our good If is cool. Ing to the blood and will for A season serve as food.
 Chicken and Nut salad.-Mix two cupluis of minced chicken with one cupful of finely cut celery and a half cupiul Of nut-meats, either walnuts or almonds, Drowned in the oven with a Dlt or butter and salt and A dash n, req pepper Moisten with mayonnaise and serve on lettuce.
 bunch or two of small seed onions cooked In boiling water and served in thin white sauce makes whole some vegetable for a noon meal
 Orange Ice.-Make a sirup of four cup1uls Of water, two cupfuls of sugar. the grated rind of two oranges and COOK 70 minutes, strain and cool. add two cupfuls of orange juice and A lourth Of a cupful of lemon juice. Freeze
 Coree Date Puddine-Soak half a box of gelatin in one-half cupful of
 
 coHee and half a cupful of sugar. strain and cool When almost set add one-half pound of chopped dates and half a cupful of walnut meats. Serve with cream
 Mushroom Omelet.-Cook mush- rooms in butter and add to the omelet Just before folding Garnish with some of the mushrooms cooked in but ter
 Raspberry Whlp.-Beat the white of an egg with cupful of powdered sugar and one and a half cupfuls of mashed raspberries together 30 min utes. Pile in the center of platter and heap whipped cream around the edge. Serve with macaroons
 Strawberries or any fruit that will crush may be used for this dessert. The fruit with too much juice should ,e drained a little.
The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
Hard tn Stand

Skids-Its not every one that can stand prosperity.
 Skittles-Particular If it's some one else s.-Judge.