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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Creseo Fall Festival Closes.

\ The big fall festival closed with two
big dances and the vaudeville show,
Wednesday night, and people generally
were satisfied with the entertainment,
although neither the street attractions
or the vaudeville performances were
up to the high standard of those OF
former years. This, however, was not
the fault of the loo al committee who
contracted with theatrical booking
agencies who must have misrepresented
their attractions. The management
wish it distinctly understood that they
should not be criticised for the non.
appearance of the Russian fire dive
attraction, The booking agency tele-
graphed the Cresco committee that con-
tract was on sthe way and the attrac-
tiop was accordingly advertised, and
when it tailed to appear. ''slide-for-
life"was substituted by the committee.
The base ball games draw big crowds
and more than paid their expense.
The first game was frost" Austin
secured such lead in the first inning
that Albert Lea could not overcome it,
and everyone lost interest in the game
although there was some mighty good
hitting done and few errors made after
the first inning. On the second day
Austin defeated Mason City 8 to 2 in
the best game Of. The series. Wednes-
day, Mason City won from Owatonna 5
to 1.
One Of the best features Of the
Festival was the band music. The
Cresco band, virtually unorganized, did
very well the first day, and the Calmar
band on Tuesday and the Decorah band
on Wednesday delighted everyone with
the generous numbers of their excellent
concert programs.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
OBITUARY.
1DUKELOW.

Peter Dukelow was born in County
Cork, ireland, Dec. %, 1880, and died
in peace at the home of his daughter
near kidgeway, Aug. "a, 1914, aged
83 years, 8 mo. this and day,
When but 13 years of age he came TO
America and after living years ae
Rochester. N. ", he moved to Dodge
county, Wisconsin.
There he was married to Miss Phillys
Gallager. Jan. Z, 1862. Ten years later
thew moved to Iowa and made their
home on farm near Bonair until In
1894 they moved t. Cresco.
Unto them 6 children were born,
three sons and three daughters.
Two boys died in infancy, one son and
daughter died in childhood. Anna
grew up to womanhood but passed
away in 1899.
HIS companion departed this life IN
1909. He is survived by an only daugh-
ter Mrs. Jennie Goth, and grand
daughter, Miss Ada Prann who mourn
his departure.
Mr.. Dukelow was reared in the
christian faith through the Episcopal
church, and while living in Cresco was
| a regular attendant of the Baptist
church, but while with his daughter
near Ridgeway attended the Evangel.
Iical church. His exemplary life and
genial disposition made for himself
many friends. His last words were
| II am ready for the kingdom OF God
when he calls me, but must wait un-
til he calls" On Wednesday the fune-
lnal services were conducted at the
home and the sermon at the Baptist
church, preached by Rev. I. n. Day.
Rev. C. P. Shaffer assisting in the SER
vice at the church.
| The remains were tenderiy laid TO
rest in beautiful Oak Lawn cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to thank our friends ana
neighbors who so kindly assisted US
during the illness and death of our loved
one, also for the beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Charles Goth.
! Miss Ada Prann.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Detained In Washington


G A large number of people from all
over Howard and Western Winneshiek
counties. who came to Cresco We'd
nesday to hear1 Maurice Connolly, were
sadly disappointed at his non-appear.
ance. but it was unavoidable. His tel
egram to the democratic county chair
man explains the situation fully:
There are prospects of important
legislation coming up this week so /
will remain in Washington. Regret
very much that official business pre-
vents my being with you.
The state committee writes that an
unsuccessful effort was made to send a
satisfactory substitute speaker, but
none could be secured on such short
notice.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Drunken Auto Drivers.

It is high time that drunken auto
drivers were actively prosecuted under
the state law forbidding the driving Of
motor cars by intoxicated persons.
Reckless driving by intoxicated per-
sons is becoming altogether too COM
mon, and is dangerous not only to the
drivers and others who might be in
their car, but to every one else who
may be on the road. The writer bas
recently witnessed two affairs caused
by booze, one of which was very seri-
Gus. The first occurred near New
Hampton when AGAR. Was passed that
was in the ditch and could not be start
ed The three occupants could hardly
walk. AS the car was . fight one it
was rolled outlof the ditch, but fcrtu-
nately there was less gas in the tank
than booze in the outfit, and in all
probability the car could not be driven
far enough to get them in more trouble.
On Sunday last, an intoxicated man
drove through Spillvilie and north on
the Ridgeway road. The tracks Of his
auto made a serpentine trail down a
long and winding hill and we we're not
surprised to meet a woman who urged
US TO hurry upsand help get man
from under an auto which had left an
emba nkment ten feet in height. ap
preaching bridge, and lay just in, the
edge of creek. Three men lifted the
auto while fourth pulled the uncon-
scious man from under the car. The
danger Of meeting on the highway a
man in ascondition such as was the ma
tute of this accident is self-eyident.
"A few convictions of intoxicated per-
sons driving motor cars and the attend,
ant penalty of the suspension Of regis
tratisn OF the car 30 driven would help
nightly to correct this ever increas-
ing danger to any one who ventures on
the public highways. as
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Weather Crop Bulletin.

For the week ending August 80, 1914.
Des Moines, Iowa.
The weather conditions were much
more favorable during the past week
than they were during the preceding
three weeks. The temperature was
below normal, and the nights were
cool, which, together with a few
showers, CHECKED the rapid dessication
OF corn. The average temperature
was about four degrees below the
normal, and while the rainfall was
light over the central and northeastern
counties it was copious TO heavy over
the southern and northwestern counties,
where the amounts were considerably
more than an inch in many localities.
The rain, however, came too late to be
of material benefit to corn or late pota-
toes in the southern half of the state,
but it will help pastures and fall plow.
ing. Practically all the corn in the
southern districts is dry and beyond
further injury by either drought or
frost. Much of it has been cut, and
many silos have been filled. The yield.
although greatly reduced oy the
drought and hot winds, will be about
up to the average of last year in those
districts. In the northern counties,
corn is genera lly in good condition, and
a heavy yield is promised, although on
high or sandy land the crop has been
injured by the dry, hot weather
More rain is needed for pastures, late
potatoes, fall plowing and to replenish
the water supply.
GEO. M. CHAPEL,
Section Director.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
DRILLING.

I
Clara Jacobs was born on April 25th,
1857, at Eslingen, Germany, where she
grew to womanhood. In 1874, she
With her father, brothers and sister,
immigrated to this country and settled
near Ft. Atkinson in Winneshiek coun-
ty, Iowa. On June 10th, 1879, she was
united in marriage to Frank Drilling.
In 1910 they moved to their present
home where she passed away peace
fully Aug. 9th. after patiently suffer-
ing an illness of about one week. She
leaves behind sorrowing husband
with IL children, Theresa Gerleman, OF
st, Lucas Iowa, Sr. NJ. Generosa, OF
Menomonie, Wis, Maggie Hauer, OF
st. Lucas, Iowa, and those living at
Cresco, all of whom we're present at
the funeral which took place on Satur-
day morning, Aug. 18th at ten o'clock
with requiem high mass. Rev. Father
Wagener officiating. Burial at st.
Joseph's cemetery.
Mrs. Drilling leaves behind her
record of absolute honesty, purity and
fairness in all the years of her life.
She was a loving and devoted wife and
mother and loyal friend. She was
faithful member of St. Joseph's
church and died comforted by the last
sacred rites of her faith.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for their kind assistance dur
ing our recent bereavement and for the
many beautiful floral offerings.
Frank Drilling and Children.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Modern Woodlaen Of America.

1 At our next regular meeting, to be
ssld Sept. 9Th, we are going to discuss
nd transact some very important
usiness which is vital issue of our
amp and the order. The members who
ropped out during the rate discussion
re now reinstating. Come to this
,eeting and help push the go cd work
long. Refreshments at the close Of
he meeting.
By order of the Camp.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Methodist Notes.

Three more Sundays before Conter>
ence and the close of the years work.
Let us be at it. The regular preach>
ing services both morning and evening
next Sunday; in the morning at 1890
and in the evening at 1880. Note this
change from o. clock. The pastor will
preach at both services. The League
and Sunday School as usual. Prayer
meeting at clock Wednesday even
ing. Missionary tea at Mrs. Rathert's
Friday afternoon. All invited. Sum
day School picnic one week from SAT-
urlay.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Decorah Fair Next Week.

The Winneshiek County Fair which
is advertised elsewhere in this issue,
commences next week Tuesday, and
will doubtless be we'll attended by
Cresco parties. The management
promises some good attractions, numer-
Gus exhibits. and the best races held in
the vicinity for years. 1t will interest
Cresco people to learn that Frank r.
Long and his company will be in
Decorah at the Grand, all next week.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
A Vote Of Thanks.

The members of the German Luther
an choir regret the loss of their lead
ing soprano, Miss Emma Vagts, and
wish to extend vote of thanks to her
for her faithful service for the past 8
wears, also wish her success in her new
line of work. The Choir.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
George Friend Meets Instant Death.

/ VOVA wv fASVuS sAsSVssssS = N>1~A.s
A shooting accident occurred at Bon-
air Tuesday morning of this week..
when Geo. Friend, living near there,
was shot through the hear and imme-
diately killed.
Mr.. Friend has been greet man to
hunt and for weeks has been awaiting
the opening of the chicken season.
Tuesday, Sept lst the season opened
and early in the morning he and Lem
Ensley and Ensley's two sons. Cecil
and Otis, struck ont back Of Mr..
Friends residence along the Milwau-
kee tracks. About 10 o'clock, Mr..
Friend, Mr.. Ensley and Otis started
back for the house. Cecil Ensley was
not of the party as he had been taken
i'll and left them early. These three
were coming through one of the stub
Ible fields belonging to the Martin
place east Of Mr.. Friends. There is a.
lane runs along the line fence and it
was while attempting to climb the
fence that Mr.. Friend was shot. He
and Otis Ensley were about to go
through the fence between two of the
posts Otis near one post, Mr. Friend
near the other.
Both Otis and Friend had stopped to
let the gun hammer down before ap-
preaching the fence, and twas not on
account of cariessness that the accident
happened. Approaching the fence, Mr..
Friend placed his gun over and leaned
it against the wire. He had hold Of
his gun with one hand and with the
other pressed the top wire down. Otis
gun was across the top of the fence
and he was attempting to go through.
The wire of which Friend had hold
slipped from his hand, bounded and
threw Otis gun into the air at the
same time discharging it. The gun "a
close range shotgun) was whirled from
the force of the wire directly at Mr..
Friends heart, and the wound was a
bad one, tearing hole in his breast
about inches in diameter ard tearirg
away half of the mans heart.
He screamed, turned and staggered
from the fence. going about II feet
and at the same time7said, Lem, I'm
shot" Mr.. EnsleyNwas about 80 feet
distant. He dropped his own gun and
ran tosFriends but he was already dead.
| The accident is one that is deplored
by all, and the entire community was
shocked.
There was no manner in which the
accident could possibly have been pre-.
vented. The gun hammers were down
when the gun was torn from the boys
hands, and it is not and never will be
known whether the hammer was caught
on the post or wire or just how it
happened to be sent off. Only one
barrel was empty. Mr.. Martin, neigh
Dor to Friend, witnessed the accident
from the opposite side of the stubble-
field, but was too far away to see how
the gun was set off. Mr.. Ensley was
looking across the field to a spot where
Mr.. Friend was saying he saw a covey
of chickens the day before, and did not
see the accident. but from the corner
OF his eye. Otis is grief-stricken and
saddened, as the gun was in his hand
or on his arm, where it was thrown.
There was no inquest.
The funeral was held yesterday SITTER
noon at the Ronair M. E. church. Rev,
Meyers officiating, with interment in
New Oregon Cemetery. 81
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Cresco Horses to New Hampton.

Four Cresco horses are entered in
the fair races to be held at New
Hampton September 14-lS; Cutting 9
Lady Lyle. Walt Eddy's Tinka, Albert
KIingie's Alien Gilbert and Hair Line,
new horse, green PAGER recently
purchased by Chas. Odell at Mt.
Carroll, Ill.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
For Sale.

Having de ,ided to move to Califor-
MIA, / have the following described
property for sale: Hay barn, Inter
national gasoline power hay press. 8
hay canvasses, hay rack, lumber. wag-
on, single harness,N2 bobsleighs, cut
ter, 2 buggies, good family driving
horse, perfectly safe for women.
Household goods including coal heater,
kitchen range, oil stove.
John H. Jones,
Box 2S6. Lime Springs, La.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Sale Postponed.

The B. L. Perry auction sale. sched-
uled for Tuesday Of this week, was
postponed until Tuesday, Sept. 18th,
n account of a small attendance due
to the fall festival in Cresco that day.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Climax Morgan Tent Meetings Sunday.

In spite Of weather conditions and
counter attractions, the interest in the
tent meetings at Morgan church "ru-
raj center" this week has been Of an
encouraging nature. The drenching
rain on Monday night did not dampen
the ardor Of score or more young
people who came TO the tent ahead of
the threatening storm. There were
enough on hard to have ;a splendid
chorus practice which was followed by
a helpful talk by Evangelist Colegroye,
on personal work. !" Tuesday night
although cool in the tent, goodly
number were present. and deep. in
Rterest in the Christian life was mani
fest. Seyeralmade aJpublic decision.
4 Friday afternoon, farmers day"
will he held at the tent at 2:30 and
the sermon IS on Sewing and reaping"
message of interest to the! farmer
and his family. Saturday night the
subject will "life's greatest question .
!. Sundays Programs.
Next Sunday will be the great clos
ing day. The entire church at Ridge
way will unite, coming in large dele,
CATION in automobiles. The three
churches on Cresco circuit will unite
for the day and a large number of
friends from Bonair, Ashley and Ken
dallville are expected. The morning
service at 1870 a: M. subject, growth
in grace, !" after which the friends will
unite for the picnic dinner in good old
fashioned camp meeting style. Coffee
will be served by the ladies aid society.
One of the special features is the in
teri r.denominationaf rally of young peo-
pie at l:30 p. N. An invitation is
hereby extended to members Of all
young peoples societies from all
churches in the nearby towns and ru-
raj churches to send a group delega.
cation to this great rural tent rally.
Immediately following this meeting,
the great men and boys meeting will
be addressed by Evangelist Colegrove
on the subject of ithe whole mar" "
This is one Of the strongest messages
to manly men given by the evangelist.
In force and character it compares ia
.vorably with any of Evangelist Billy
| Sundays great messages to men. AT
+ the same hour mass meeting for wo-
men and girls viii be conducted by
mrs. Colegrove in the school or the
church nearby.
The great closing meeting of the
campaign will be at 8 o'clock Sunday
night. Perhaps the greatest message
Of the entire series will be given for
Evangelist Colegroye will speak on
'sThe Judgment. This is a sermon
dramatic in presentation and power
ful in appeal. Men and women are
made better by it. Do not miss this
great sermon. The musical features
will be ..top-notchers." !" The sole work
Of Mrs. Lytle wife of the chorus Fdi-
rector is the matter Of much favorable
comment. Mrs. Lytle sings from the
heart and her. words, heard distinctly.
are truly sermons in song. Remem-
ber to come prepared to spend the day;
bring that basket full of. good things
to eat and come and fellowship in the
good old fashionedway with christian
friends in a glorious cause. Morgan
church is located on the Kendallville
road five miles northeast of Cresco. a
mile east of the county line road. Our
slogan, country homes for Christ. s"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04

Specia al business to be transacted at
the next regular meeting, September
18th. Refreshments served.
BY ORDER OF THE ORACLE.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
M.se.- VI.

Regular meeting of Cresco Camp
121,::W. o. W.. Tuesday evening, Sept.
9Th. 1t is expected that there will be
several applications for membership to
considered.
F. D. Mead, C. c.
( Ed. L. Weaken, Clerk.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
For Sale.

Fifty head of Aberdeen Angus cattle;
cows, heifers and bulls Largest herd
in northern Iowa. Also Berkshire boars.
Farm miles east of Protivin.
John ]. Waenta, Route 2,
Calmar, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
For Rent.

! Three Howard County, Iowa, well
,proved farms; 220 acres, 240 acres
Ma 25O acres. Good soil, good build
gs, well located. If interested, call
or address LUERs LAND Co.,
n Cresco, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
Farm For Sale

l4s acre farm q miles south Of How
ard Center, well improved. II Reason
for selling wish to settle up the estate
Of the late ]. w. Dell. 45tf
VIM. WILSON. Referee.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
For Sale.

One "Whirlwind'' ensilage cutter,
good as new. For further information.
call on or write l.. E NIFFENEGGER,
Cresco, la. Telephone Elma-Schley 20.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-09-04
/ Gan Save You

from 81, 500 to 81, 900 on a good Cresco
home. Call on N. B. WHEELER. 45tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16

is on the subject of Beautiful Amer
lea" Thursday it will be ITALY" and
Friday the same. the former travelogue
being given for colored school children.
Saturday afternoon the series will be
concluded with trip to Holland.
All travelogues commence at e.45
O'Clock. except the one Saturday after
noon. which will start at,1:30 O'clock
tThe special travelogues are being
gwen through an arrangement between
the board of education. by which money
received from the sale of tickets is to
go toward the equipment of play
grounds. The matinees are open to the
public tickets being secured. as usual.
eral admission, coupons not being re-
CURED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16
Work of Warning Nation.

The cable isn't working any more.
though, and. according to the opinions
of the experts, it has been cut by one
of the nations now at war. Not inten-
tionaIIy, of course. for no one would
think of doing such a thing.
Countries that are at war want to do
all the harm they can to the grown up
soldiers of their opponents. but the idea
of interfering with the little folks of
any nation is far from their minds.
They have little ones OF their own ana
know how important it is to keep in
touch with the good saint.
But when war breaks out among as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16
Would Not Give Up $4,000 Note.

Until trustees in bankruptcy have
been elected by the creditors of Lewis
Johnson & Co, ]. Miller Kenyon and
w. Morris hammond. the receivers. tell
the Bankruptcy Court that they doubt
the expediency of surrendering note
for $4,000 claimed by Mrs. Roberta Il.
Howard. Mrs. Howard declares the
note was deposited with the firm for
collection only. The answer of the re-
ceivers was filed by Attorneys Leon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16
Seeks to Increase Membership.

A membership campaign is being
conducted by the Mt. Pleasant Citi-
zens' Association, and all members have
been asked to obtain at least one new
member. Blanks have been mailed to
all members. who are urged to have it
signed by a neighbor or friend and to
have the applicant for admission at
TEND the next meeting of the associa-
ION, which is to be held in the Brown
Betty Inn, 10th street and Park road,
Saturday evening at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16
Mrs Fannie A. Hilton's Will.

BY the terms of the viii of Mrs. Fam
ME ~ Hilton, dated July :. 1902, her
diamond earrings and n diamond pin
are given to her mother, Mrs. Fannie
A. Todd. The remaining estate is de-
vised to her husband, Samuel L. hlltoh'
who is also named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16

many countries as are engaged in this
one. one of the first things the warships
do is to try to cut the cables OF their
enemies, so that they cannot talk and
plan together by means of the under
sea route.
Can Cable No Letters This Year.
A great many of the cables running
under the ocean in various directions
between different countries have been
cut for this reason, and 1t is sup
posed that some ship, finding the line
running from The Star to Santa's head
quarters, cut it in two without know
ing exactly which one it was.
Anyhow, ne answering clicks come
back when the operator tries to talk
with the north pole. In former days
letters addressed to Santa Claus in
care of The Star were at once cabled
to him. Now it cannot be done any
more, at least over that wire. There
are still ways of reaching Santa, how
ever, but not through The Star office.
If you want work, read the want col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16

over one as it rests on the bottom of
the sea just as they are over the teie-
graph wires that run on poles along
the railroad or trolley tracks. Well, up
to this year one of these cables ran
from The Star down the Potomac and
under the sea to the great exporting
house of st. Nicholas & Co, and that
was a convenient way for the children
of Washington to communicate with
the good saint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16

If you want work, read the want col
umnS of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16
Support From All Glasses.

Nine. Vandervelde said in an inter-
view that she had received the encour-
agement and cooperation of the lead
ing citizens of all the cities she had
visited She declared that financial sup
port had come from the rich and poor
alike, and that a great part of the do
nations had been made at a sacrifice.
But she praised the generosity of rich
Americans who have made large cash
donations
She plans to leave Washington
Friday.