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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

John Heath, president Oh the Ii
brary board, long II public and busl-
ness lie ana CONSPICUOUS IL civic
affairs OF Fond du Lac, died Saturday
evening al his home, o. East First
street OF angina pecUors. While ME.
Heath has not been OF robust heaILn
Tor some years, the attack which
caused MS death was precIpitous Two
weeks ago last Thursday, when our
ing the evening he Was severely
stricken. Though every aid possible
was employed to relieve him, his
condition. grew rapidly worse ana
with the changed conditions lessen
Cd the hopes Tor his ultimate necoT-
cry. On Christmas eve. it was real
ized that The end was not lar dis
tant, and with this fact known the
members OF his family and friends
were in a measure prepared for his
passing, which came peacefully ana
resi- nedly.
Born in England.
Mr.. Heath's long and active lie
has been closely interviewer with the
life OF Fond du Lac itself. HIS aid
and good will could always be de-
pended on in any worthy project that
might be undertaken, and it is there
fore the loss TO the community as
well as to his family that comes with
his death. He was born in CreWe,
England, June Ii, 1S47, and at the
age OF 20 years, came 10 the United
States. His health when a young
man was not the strongest and 1t
was principally in the hope that 1t
would be benefited that he came to
America.
In Public Service.
Locating in Fond du Lac, Mr..
Heath at an early age manifested a
deep interest in the welfare OF the
community, and was anxious to be
OF service in it. He served as alder
man several times and also as pres
ident OF the common council. He
served as well on the board OF edu,
carton, where his services were in.
valuable to the city.
Worked for Better Schools.
1t was largely due to his efforts
that Fond du Lac tool a wider ap
probation OF the duty it owed TO its
young people, and through Mr.
Heath's labors a far-reaching move
ment for new and better schools was
started. He was chairman OF the
committee on school buildings an6
grounds when Lincoln, Union an(
Washington schools were built. Ht
gave to this work his personal anC
capable attention.
President of Library Board.
For a number of years Mr.. Heatl
has been a member of the Fond d
Lac Library board and for severa
terms its president. In city circle
his passing will be keenly felt o.
this board, for in Mr.. Heath was rex
ognized a staunch and untiring work
er in the task of bringing the librar
uD to the highest standard of SCI
vice.
He was one of the founders of tn
Winnebago Park association and ha
been one of the steady supporters {
that pIeasurable resort. He NAH
tanned a summer home there frol
the beginning, and seldom if eve
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

Let him talk and he cares not
who does tie thinking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31
Kuppenheimer Clothes

If, perchance, there be anyone
who believes he has even the slightest cause
for grievance in any past transaction at the
Live Store, we adjure him to make it known
now, so that we may carry no leftover grudges
into the bright white ledger of 1915.
A joyous and prosperous New Year to
you, and many of them.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
Methodist Church.

Union services all day next Sunday.
In the morning at 10:45 in this church
we will have as our guests the Grand
Army Post and the Womans' Relief
Corps in the Sunday Memorial service
with the sermon by the pastor. The
other pastors and their people will be
present and assist in this service.
In the evening at 1880 willsoccur the
annual Baccalaureate service for the
High School at the Congregational
church with sermon by DR.. Robertson.
We will join in this service.
The Sunday school will be held as u.s.
ual on Sunday morning, but the Ep-
worth League will take up its service
for the evening hour, in lieu the short
time, and approaching anniversary
program the following Sunday night.
This program will occupy the 7:3O hour
and will be presented by the League.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at
7:3O
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
BIDS WANTED.
Public Library Building at Cresco.

p Sealed bids for constructing a brick
and stone Public Library Building at
Cresco, Iowa, will be received by C.
w. Reed, chairman Building Com
mittee, Cresco Public Library, up to
seven o'clock p. M, June 9, 1914.
Plans and specifications may be OBJ
tanned from J. H. Howe, architect,
Cresco, Iowa. A deposit of $500 to
insure return of plans and specifica-
tons.
A certified check ;or two hundred dol
lars, payable to Building Committee,
Cresco PubIic'Library" must accompany
each bid as a guarantee of good faith.
The right is reserved by the Board
of Trustees to reject any and all bids
and to waive any defects or informali-
ties in any bid.
Dated, Cresco, Iowa, May Is, 1914.
Building Committee Cresco Public
Library.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22

Today the Plain Dealer announces a
mammoth circulation campaign in
| which nine valuable prizes costing 5000
will be awarded to energetic women Of
Cresco and surrounding territory. The
prize list includes 1914 five.passenger
Ford touring car, completely equipped,
purchased from McHugh & Lusson, the
Ford agents in Cresco, which will be
the grand prize, and is on display at
their garage. The car is brand. new,
1914 model.
Four $50 diamond rings purchased
from R. J. Baldwin's jewelry store
will be the prizes for the districts and
are on display at the jewelry store.
Four SIS gold watches also purchased
from Baldwin's jewelry stores and are
guaranteed, are also district: prizes.
The watches are on display at the
store where they we're purchased,
The object of the Plain Dealer, is to
advertise itself, increase its already
large circulation-now larger than any
other newspaper in the countv-that
everyone may know that it is the paper
that 'prints all the news all the time.
With this end in view the Plain Dealer
has arranged this great automobile cir
culation campaign so that every one re.
siding in its territory may participate,
instead of employing a crew of SUBJ
scription solicitors to increase it's circu-
latlon. The Plain Dealer has invested
over 5000 in valuable prizes to be
awarded to home people who enter the
contest. 1t costs nothing to partici-
pate in this contest. We furnish the
prizes and you furnish the subscrip-
tions. This is big business propo-
sition. ri"
1t will not be a difficult matter to
win one of the prizes offered. The
principal requirements of wide awake
candidate are energy and determina-
ton to enter, surmount all obstacles
and stick to the last. This is not
popularity contest in any sense of the
word. The prizes will 60 to the can
didates who have the determination
and energy to win. 1t is the candi- |
date who does little work at every
presented and keeps ever
lastingly at it who succeeds in the end.
1t is this kind that The Plain Dealer
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
Plain Dealer to Give Away
1914 Model Ford Touring Car

Over 5000 in Valuable Prizes to Energetic Women of Cresco
and vicinity in Voting Contest-Four $50 Diamond
Rings and Four SIS Gold Watches to District
Winners, and 10 per cent Cash CON-
mission if You Don't Win Prize.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
COMING In ALL ITS ENTIRETY.
Sparks Famous Shows to Visit Cresco
June Stu for one Day Only.

Four hundred people employed and
carrying over two hundred foreign and
domestic animals, is the statement
made by Mr.. J: c. Tracy, agent for
the Sparks Shows, who was in town
last Friday making arrangements for
the appearance of this big circus here
June 5th. $500 ,fE'a
Tho strange colony of people. hand
some horses, rare wild animals and the
golden caravans are scheduled to ar
rive here during the early hours of the
morning of the above date in their own
special trains from Strawberry Point,
where they will exhibit the day before.
Circus day will begin with a big
street parade at 1890 a. m. and two
performances will be given, the first
starting at 2 o'clock and the other at 8
o'clock.
The grounds known as the Van Slyke
Ball Park have been arranged for by
the agent and number of our mer-
chants will receive contracts to furn-
ish immense quantities of feed stuff
for both man snd beast
The Sparks World Famous shows
have been successfully established for
the past twenty-seven years and bear
a reputation in the Eastern section of
the country second to none for the high
class exhibitions presented and the
honest manner they have of dealing
with the public-no gambling or graft
ing being tolerated or carried with
these shows.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22

:ehl nossr, c6lssbsrg 49,. :. =; so.1s
Chas. N:'IWelsk. Osterdock. 141.94
Arthur sRnssslas ,l.el. Liberty. 1926
Anton J. Chihak. ,........... 1,4l5.55
q. ". 6tousf; No. Liberty. -. 1892
Henry Gill, No. Liberty. ..... $500
Gam Ranshaw. No. Liberty. 1850
WV. Young, No. Liberty. 1000
Jos: Leininger. .............. $3.50
lrs. Madge Hoover. Adm. No.
Liberty 1900
Frank 6voboda, Lisbon. ...... 1850
One loss In Jackson Co., over. 100000
Other smaller losses or q total Of
about $4,000 in the storm Of May Sd.
This association co-operates with
the Farmers Mutual Insurance Assoc
Citations and have the same agents. II
Insurance is wanted apply to them
For further information write to Sec.
:1etary. J.. B. German, Des Moines.
iowa. d..
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22

wants in it's great automobile cam
paign.
Nomination coupons will be found in
the large announcement in this issue of
The Plain Dealer 1t will take many
nominations to develop nine winners
and nine prizes will be awarded. Fill
out one of the nomination coupons with
your name or the name of a friend and
mail or bring it to the Office. Nominal
tions will be open for long time yet
but there is always an advantage of
getting an early start in an affair of
this kind in which the time is limited.
In common fairness to all who par
ticipate in this campaign, The Plain
Dealer has decided to pay ten per cent
cash commission to all contestants who
enter and do not win prize. We do
not want it said that a contestant has
turned in subscriptions and has not
been paid for her work. Not single
penny is required of any one who en-
ters the contest. 1t will not cost you
cent to win ona of these valuable
prizes.
There are two ways of securing
votes in the contest. One by clipping
out the coupon printed in The Plain
Dealer each week. These will count
for so votes and you can send in as
many as you can get or your friends
can secure. Then votes are issued on
subscriptions to The Plain Dealer, full
plan Of which is printed in the page
announcement of The Plain Dealer.
All that it will take to make a win
ner of one of the awards in this con-
test is little determination, energy
and soliciting among your friends.
Send in your nomination today, get
receipt book and start out and have
your friends promise their help during
the campaign. Get your friends to
work for you and save the coupons
which will be printed in The Plain
Dealer each week.
Read carefully the plan ard an
nouncement in this issue and if there
is anything you don't understand, tele-
phone The Plain Dealer Office, and ask
for the contest manager, and he will
be glad to call and explain fully.
Send in your nomination or that of
friend. Do it today.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
Conversational Notes.

The congregation will unite in the
Memorial. Sunday services at the
Methodist church on Sunday morning
at 1916 o'clock. ..-.,-... .. -.a
[ The Baccalaureate, service Of the
Cresco High School will be held in this
church on; Sunday evening At which
time Dr.. Robertson will deliver the ad-
dress before the graduating Class. Ali
OF the churches Of the city will unite
IN this service, TIE service will be
held at 8 o'clock.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
OBITUARY..

Fannie E. Shrine was born at Reading
Conn.,, Aug. 4, 1886. and died May IL,
1914. Her. early girlhood was spent in
the East, and in 1854 she was married
to John Middlebrook at Newton, Conn.
In 1856 the couple immierated to the
West and settled ION 4 homestead IN
,'Winneshiek county; Iowa, where they
lived until 1876, when they moved, to
Chester with their family. In 1900
they moved to Cresco and lived there
till Feb. II, 1910 when the husband
and father passed 70 his reward. A.
ter the deathHof her husband Mrs.
Middlebrook made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Julia Johnson who gave
Der mother the tenderest care and most
constant attention during her declining
years and her final illness, as she lin
gered at the point of death for many
weeks.
Mrs. Middlebrook is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Julia Johnson of
Cresco, Mrs. Emma Woodmansee of
Denver, Co.., and Mrs. Ella Wood.
mansee of Kansas; and one son, Ar
thur Middlebrook of North Dakota, al
of grand. children ard many
friends.
The funeral services were held at
home of Mrs. johnson, conducted by
Rev. Will Kirwin of the Methodist
church and interment was made at
Oak Lawn cemetery.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
Hay Land to Let.

Tame and wild, in New Oregon twp.
Bee N. A. Blackburn.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
Primary ARleulcenel

1 hereby announce to my friends that
am a candidate for the Office of Re-
corder of Howard county, subject to
the decision of the Democratic voters
of the county at the Primary election
to be held June l, 1914.
Ed. L. Weaken.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
EvergreenS for Sale.

Will continue special sale on Ever
greens this year as last year-a larger
lot than ever to select from. Also a
full line of all kinds of nursery stock.
Z 34tf JAMES UPTON.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
". 0. v.

Regular meeting of Cresco Camp No.
12l on Tuesday evening, May Goth.
Several candidates for the Protection
degree. Turn out.
F. D. Mead, C. c.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
ESQ Acre Farm for Sale.

The former Barney Steinmetz farm,
81 miles east of Cresco, consisting Of
26O acres. - - Must be sold soon to settle
estate. P. NJ. HERoLD, Referee. 22tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
Grace Episcopal Church.

Services next Sunday, May oath.
morning and evening, at the usual
hours, conducted by Philip Nelson of
Faribault, MINI. All are cordially in
vited to attend.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
Weather Crop Bulletin,
For the week ending May II, 1914.
noo T~,n>

For the week ending May II, 1914.
Des Moines, Iowa.
Unreasonable cool weather prevail
ed during most Of the past week. Frost
occurred in nearly all parts of the state
and freezing temperatures are report
ed from the western counties, but no
damage was done except to tender
garden truck. Excessive rains accom-
panied in some localities by hail and
high winds, occurred in the central
and north-central counties on Sunday
night and Monday morning, and con-
siderable damage was done by rain
hail. and wind. But for the state ~ .
hole the conditions were favorable for
field work, and at the close of the week
fully four.fifths of the corn has been
planted. In the southern districts much
of the early planted corn is up, shows
a good stand, and is being cultivated.
The soil is generally in good condition
Tut rain is needed in the south central,
and southwestern and northwestern
counties. The prospect for small grain
and fruit are still promising.
Geo. N. Chapel, Section Director.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
Auto LIVERY.

Drives made. day or night at rigl
prices. Phone 366.
39tf E. J. TAFT.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-22
The time FOR TORhAD0ES. IS
NOW At HAND.

Why take chances when you can get
Pour insurance at cost in a well es
&ablished and reliable cooperative as
ISOLATION that has a membership OF
over NINETY-TWO THOUSAND and
e185. 100000 worth of property in.
sured. NO COMPANY ON EARTH
EXCELS THE IOWA MUTUAL TOR
NADO ms TRANCE ASSOCIATION
for prompt and satisfactory adjust.
ment and payment OF losses or cheap.
ness OF insurance.
The buildings on the poor farm In
Marshall county were destroyed or
damaged on May 3rd and adjusted on
tho 4th and 5th and q raft for S3.834.85
sent on the 7th.
Total destruction of buildings also
occurred on the same day in Johnson.
Cedar, Jones. Jackson, Chickasaw.
Fayette and Clayton counties, and all
who we're wise enough to be insured
IN this grand association received in
demntty in q very short time.
i. W. Loyett near Colesburg, in
Clayton county had two sets Of build.
4nss On different locations wrecked.
but had Oh injured in this association
and received : draft for $4.35s.25
<h>.s - - SS1k,-L, : SE;E Jf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-01
TO SELL BENDER AND PLANK ILLINOIS BEATS MINNESOTA
Connie Mack Asks for Waivers on
Two Famous Pitchers.
C00MBS IS ALSO FOR SALE
Manager of Athletics Says He Has
Heard One of Them is DIcker-
ing with Federal League
Have Great Records.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct 81. - Connie
Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Ath-
letlcs announced today that he had asked
waivers on Pitchers Bender, Plank and
Coombs.
Mack's announcement was in confirma-
ton of a statement made by Hughey
Jennings, manager Of the Detroit team at
Atlantic City. The Philadelphia manager
said he had no intention of retaining any
one of the three pitchers for the season
OF 1915.
Mack said he wanted it Understood that
he did not think Bender and Plank's use
fulness as pitchers was over
Il am for the American league in vic
tory or defeat" Mack said, and ! am
going to keep these players for our league
II possible
Il would not have asked for waivers
at this time, but FOR the fact that one
of them told me ne had been dlckering
with the Federal league"
The three pitchers did wonderful work
in their careers. Each has figured as n
hero in worlds series games. Plank,
acknowledged as one Of the greatest LETT
handlers that ever pitched "A bah, Joined
the Athletics In 1901 and figured I'm the
q
His best performances in a worlds series
was I'm 1918. when he won from the New
( York Giants, allowing the National
leaguers two hits In the final game.
! Bender Joined the team In 1902 and was
known as the "sure money pitcher IN
every words series. lie won games IN
I all Of them. except In the series with the
/ Boston Nationals this year.
/ Coombs has not pitched much for two
years lie was injured in "A worlds serie'
game i'm New York in 1911 and never
fully recovered. He has record Of win.
ming n twenty four-lnning game against
the Boston Americans. Coombs earned
the title Of iron man" in pitching thu
! Athletics to three victories against the
! Chicago Cubs In the worlds series Of 1910
The waiver on him caused no surpris'
here. but that Mack would let Bende
and Plank go was not expected,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-01
Bluffs High Team
Loses to Lincoln;
Score is 81 to 0

The Council Bluffs High school foot
ball squad was beaten by the Lincoln
eleven here Friday afternoon by the
decisive score of 81 to 0. The defeat
was not unexpected when the teams
lined up on the gridlron at Athletic park.
1t was apparent that the Bluffs High
schoolers were outclassed as well as out
weighed by their Nebraska opponents.
It was assorted after the game was over
that the Nebraska boys averaged TWEEN
ty-five pounds heavier than the Iowa
lads
Despite the great disparity, hopes Of vic
tory for the Bluffs boys were dominant
throughout the first half. when by bril-
liant playing, and keen strategy, Lin
coin was kept from making any gains
worth while. the half ending. IA to 0. in
favor OF Council Bluffs. In the last half,
however, the Lincolnites took possession
OF tho gridiron and held It to the end,
never permitting the Bluffs boys to get
near its goal. The brilliant Belgian-like
work Of the lighter Bluffs players could
not be maintained. and the heavy smash
ing tactics OF the Nebraskans beat down
all defense and won the game by the hui
initiating score. Following is the lineup:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-01
Chicago Union Stock
Yards Guaranteed

WASHINGTON, oct. 3l.-The Depart
ment of Agriculture today Guaranteed
the Union Stock yards at Chicago to
prevent shipment of cattle except for i'm
mediate slaughter. because of foot and
mouth disease.
CHICAGO, Oct. Sl.-As a pTecaution
against the spread Of the foot and mouth
disease among cattle the shipment Of cat
tie and sheep from the stock yards here
except for slaughtering purposes was pro-
hibited by the bureau Of animal industry
today. II affects those animals which are
sent here to be fed and fattened or for
use on dairy farms. About 1900 cattle and
$1,000 sheep are shipped from here every
week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-01
Japanese and British
Warships lombard
Forts of Using Tau

TOXIC, Oct. 3l.-The Navy department
announces that the japanese squadron,
assisted by English warships and masked
by mist, approached and vigorously
and effectively bombarded the forts at
Tsing-Tau on october g. Some OF the
defense works were destroyed and on
the next day the bombardment was re
peated. Only the kaisers northeast fort
replied to the bombardment.
The funnel Of gunboat was shattered
by the japanese shells.
PICKING, Oct. 3l-A wireless message
received I'm German circles here from
Using Tau declares that the naval bonn
bardment Of the German position In klao
Chow began today, but makes no mem
ton OF a land attack. On the other
hand a Japanese report declares that
both a naval and land attack now are
being pushed against the German po-
sition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-01
MORRIS DECLARES WILSON
MOST PARTISAN PRESIDENT

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Oct. a.-(spe-
ciaI Telegram.) -United States Senator
Norris addressed a packed house here
this afternoon on the issues in the cam
pa'gn He set forth that President VIII
son was the most partisan president in
the White House since the speaker had
been in Washington. and that the demo-
cratic campaign pledges such as the civil
service reform. Tetrenchment in putSic
expenditures and prosecution Of trusts
had been flagrantly disregarded and re-
manned wholly unfulnrIl lie spoke in
support OF republican state and congress
Sional candidates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-01
Killed by Good Ne,r,.

Daniel r. Hawley of Thielle, Rockland
county, New York overjoyed by receipt
of news that he had inherited a ss5O1
legacy. dropped dead in the home OF his
daughter Mrs Bertram NJ Wagner. In
Leedsville recently.
When he received a letter explaining
that In his will his brother. Ralph T.
Hawiey. had left him half OF his SIS 600
estate. Hawley impaired the news 10 his
FrHndsor Frederic Gardrer and started
10 run up the stairs to tell Mrs Wagner,
When he reached the top of the attic
stairs exhausted he fell dead from heart
disease. He was 60 years old.-New York
Tribune
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-01
NOtre Dame Wins
Over Indian Team

NOTRE DAME. Ind. oct. 3l.-Berg-
man, Notre Danes midget quarterback,
played wonderful foot ball today ard his
team defeated Haskell Indians. q to T.
Three times Bergman. catching Ha8Nelrs
punts, went through the entire broken
field for touchdowns. His runs aver
aged seventy yards. Wilson played great
ban for Haskell Indians. repeatedly rush.
ing through lines for gains from five to
ten yards