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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-12-01
End Comes Suddenly After Ills
Long Illness.
RE|GNED SIx1Y.SEvEN YEARS
Ascended the Throne Dec. 2, 1S49, on
the Abdication Of His Uncle,
Ferdinand !.

London, Nov. 23.-Emperor Francis
Joseph of Austria practically died In
harness, according to an Amsterdam
dispatch to the Central News.
The dispatch says that the emperor
rose at his usual hour and engaged
in governmental business.
He received his daughter. the Arch
duchess Marie Valerie, at s o'clock,
and two hours later gave an audience
to Foreign Minister Burian.
In the afternoon his condition grew
worse and in the early evening his
temperature rose and the physicians
realized that death was approaching.
The death of the emperor has
caused deep emotion in Vienna, says
the Exchange Telegraph companys
Amsterdam correspondent. The gen.
eral public was not aware Of the seri.
Gus nature of his illness, according to
these advices, because of the non
alarming character Of the bulletins u.s.
sued.
Inc eupeIOI, LILO o1opoI>AA ooeS' w."
feverish during the early afternoon,
being unable to eat his evening dinner
and retiring at o'clock. assisted to
his bed chamber by his daughter.
Archduchess Valerie. He found him
self unable to sleep and asked that his
physicians be summoned, complaining
Of pains in the throat.
At 9 o'clock the emperor appeared
to be in a more restful state. A few
moments later, according to the de-
tails received, the doctors saw him
make a gesture to his throat. A Sec
ond afterward he was dead.
The members of the imperial fam
lily were Immediately summoned, as
were the officials of state. who pre-
pared an announcement of the death.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-12-01
Ferrets for sale. WILL KAATZ. 14t2
Market Street Market. Phone SAC.

Ferrets for sale. WILL KAATz. 14t2
Market Street Market. Phone SAC.
For RENr-One of the J. c. Web
ster houses.
Miss Lenore Swenson left Wednesday
for few days. visit in St. Paul.
For Bargains in town dwelling, see
Andrew Smith. Cresco, Iowa. 29tf
J. L. Powers left Wednesday morn
ing on business trip to Waterloo.
Standing timber for sale.
12t6 Frank Kapler.
Full blood r. l. R. Cockerels for
sale. ,15-tf MRS. J. w. WELLS.
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer, office over
Fields furniture store. Phone 455.
Losr-An auto crank in the vicinity
of Cresco. Robt. M. Thomson.
For SALE-A single seated top bug
gy. AHERN BROS.
For RENT-Rooms over cigar store,
formerly used by DR.. Clemmer. 14tf
For SALE-Standing timber. Enquire
of Frank Slifka, or phone E. Vernon 4.
Get your order in early at Martins
Market Street Market. Phone SAG. 14tf
House FOR RENT-Enquire at once
of Mrs. o. Swenson, 321 North Elm St.
For SALE-House and 2 acres of
land 15-tf DREW LAND Co.
Miss Julia Lydon returned from a
visit at Oelwein and other points last
week.
Mrs. Alfred Milbrath and babe were
up from Ridgeway, Saturday, between
trains.
Miss Grace Meyer left Wednesday fer
a visit with her sister at Strawberry
Point.
Miss Emma Hagen returned Wednes-
day to Calmar after two months stay
in Cresco.
Mrs. Henry earns, of Charles City,
visited her daughter, Mrs. Louis Biel,
last week.
Mrs. Hattie E. Bents' came Wednes-
day from Fayette, for visit with rela-
tives here.
Miss Martin, nurse at Mercy Hos.
pital left Friday to spend few days
in St. Paul.
D. M Evans of Mason City came
Wednesday for Thanksgiving visit
with home folks. -
Mrs. G. M. Dell went to Faribault
Wednesday for visit with her daugh-
ter, Miss Ellen Dell.
Miss Merson left Wednesday to spend
the Thanksgiving vacation with home
folks at Renwick, Ia.
Miss Elizabeth Drumm is patient at
Mercy hospital where she underwent
an operation recently.
Gregory Marshall left Wednesday for
Minneapolis, for visit at the home of
his uncle, M. M. Marsh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Baker went to
New Hampton, Wednesday, for visit
with relatives near there.
Ben Headington went to DEBORAH Sat-
urday to attend the funeral of his
brother John at that place.
A marriage license was issued this
week to Carl w. johnson and Hazel
May Foss, both of Saratoga.
Miss Isabel Stevens, of Winona,
Mimi, arrived Tuesday evening for
visit with Miss Myrta White.
Mrs. H. E. Henning left Wednesday
for Hawkeye for a visit with her
Mrs. Boeckenheuer.
The Misses Mayme MCGEE and Anna
Afford went to DEBORAH Wednesday for
q few days visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Wanless left
Tuesday for Topeka, Kansas, for a
visit with relatives of the latter.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Bowers came
down from LIE Roy to spend Thanks
giving at the T. J. Tomas home.
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Lyons left Mon
day to spend Thanksgiving at the Jas.
Haney home at Bismark, N. D.
MIR. and Mrs. Nick Drilling are re.
oicing overssthe arrival of q little SON.
BORN to them Friday, Nov. oath.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-12-01
For Sale or Rent.

My house, one block east of Court
House. Enquire of A. D. herold at
Hunting elevator. lift
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-12-01
Farm for Rent or Sale.

2sO acres, known as the Henry Alder
farm, miles northwest of Ridgeway.
14tf MRS. ELIZABETH ALBERs,
Cresco, Iowa.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
FORMER PASTOR OF BOISE
CHURCH AT WENATCHEE.

Rev. II. ". Hobart, former pastor Of
the First Christian church in Boise,
has assumed his new PASTORAL duties
ut Wenatehee, Wash. The World of
that city says
To fill the vacancy of Rev. II. Gordon
Bennett, who left some time ago for
Kentucky to engage in evaugelistie
work, the Rev. n. +. Hobart, formerly
pastor of the First Christian church at
Boise, Idaho, arrived in the city last
Saturday, and delivered his first ser
mon last Sunday.
Rev. Hobart, who is graduate of the
University of Michigan, is a native OF
the state of Illinois, but spent the
greater part of his years in the south
mainly at Memphis. Tenn. For the past
eight years he has been resident Of
the west, the greater part of that time
at Boise, Idaho. His impression Of
Wenatchee and its churchgoers, has a.
ready caused him to commend in the
highest terms.
1t has been stated that Mrs. He
bart, his wife, is an accomplished ND
stefan, being a graduate of the Chicago
Conservatory of Music. Her appear
ances at number of church socials,
that will take place in the annals of
the church, should attract a great deal
of attention.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
HEAVY BREAK IN
new YORK STOCKS
Bear Raid as Result of Re-
ported Second Peace Note
From Germany and Mexi-
can Situation.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Prices on the
stock exchange broke again today, fur
Their heavy liquidation being induced
by the international situation. with
Mexico as an additional factor. Sell
ing became most active after the pub
LEGATION in Wall street OF what was re-
ported to be a second note from the
German government, but which proved
to be belated forecast of the German
note of today.
In point Of fact this seemed to serve
as an excuse for another bear raid,
rather than an actual reason for de-
cline. Some important stocks were
within striking distance of last week $
lowest levels and rails yielded more
easily than before. Nominal rallies oc-
Cured at midday, but the market con-
tinnued under extreme depression.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
CHEAP TRAVEL THING
OF PAST IN EUROPE

VIENNA, Dec. 2S.-CheGp tours
through Europe are considered over
forever by men qualified to speak on
the subject. This days in which a dol
lar doubled and trebled In value by
crossing a border are 20 sidered gone.
The increase in the cost of labor, tax
alton due to The war. the wear and
tear on all means of travel. augment
ed by the neglec. which the war
-rought about, and the great and gen
eral econo mic loss and waste incident
to the present times have removed cen
tral Europe FIR m the list of places
where one could spend few weeks in
great comfort and still save the price
IF a first clacs steamer ticket Travel
after the war will be as expensive in
Europe as in the United States. II not
more so, some believe.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
PERSONAL.

L. Rorabaugh of Payett, is in the city
on business.
c. II. Murray is in the city from Bliss
on a brief visit.
n. r. Whitney of Rexburg is in the
city for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Conway are Boise
visitors from Shelley.
William Bedal of Centerville is in
the city for the winter.
Harriet c. Wood of st. Anthony is
Boise visitor for a few days
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Meth of Tonopan,
New, are visiting in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Hunter of On
tario are guests at the Idanha.
G. c. Jackson of Teton City is among
the visitors in Boise this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Gregg of Cald-
well spent yesterday in the city.
b. S. Homes came in from Pocatello
last night and Is at the Owyhee.
Fred Glennon is a Boise visitor from
Notus and is stopping at the Pacific.
Jesse Rutledge is down from Cas-
cade making a short visit in the city.
Roland Harding is in the city from
Bull and will spend several days here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Webb are up from
New Plymouth, guests at the Grand.
John $. Bingley of Spokane is on the
city for a few days. He arrived this
morning.
MI. and Mrs. A. f. Stonebraker are
here from Payette for a visit of sew
eral days.
A. j. Pennington is spending a few
days in Boise. He came up from Weis-
erl last evening.
C. G.. Massey, one of the large ranch
ers of the Grandview section, is in the
city for a day or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Whitson and j.
D. Whitson and family are Boise guests
from Mountain Home
Judge J. r. Boutwell, of Shoshope
came to Boise today being called here
in an official capacity.
Mr.. and Mrs. IL. ID. Thompson came
up from New Plymouth last night and
are stopping at the Bristol.
f. l.. Prose- left this morning on his
return trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa. He
has been visiting in the city.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Il. +. Wiekham and i,
| j. stroud came in from Salmon last
evening and are guests at the Owyhea
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Mack, who have
been in Boise visiting relatives, left
last night on their return trip to Seat
| tie.
Mr. anu MIS-. \. 4. soeegeF OF 1dane
! Falls are spending the holiday season
! in Boise guests of Mr.. and Mrs. D. {
| Seeger.
| Mrs. NJ. NJ. Sargent and Paul and
Ollie Sargent have returned to Now
t Plymouth after spending Christmas
visiting relatives.
Claude Robertson has gone to Good
ing to take station for the Mountair
States Telephone company. Mr.. Rob
ertson came to Boise last week from
ogden and spent Christmas with rela-
| tixeS.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
OREGON coPLE WE'D.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e.
Meaders, $50 South Thirteenth street,
was the scene OF pretty wedding last
night at $50 o'clock, when John Ad-
skim and Miss Grace Pryor of White
Pine, Ore, We're united in marriage
by Rev. Willsie Martin, pastor of the
First Methodist church. The house
was prettily decorated with Yuletide
decorations. Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Shelton of Boise we're the attendants
of the bridal pair. Mr.. and Mrs. Ad-
skim are spending the day in Boise,
but will leave tomorrow for White
Pine, Ore, to make their home.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
AUTO COMPANY LEASE.

The Shank Auto company of Cald-
well. which has the Idaho agency for
the Cole EIGHT, has leased the two south
storerooms in the Y. NJ. C. A. building.
at Tenth and Grove streets, for term
of three years. Extensive improve
ments are bein mace in the property.
and 1t is the intention of the company
to establish one of the finest sales
rooms in the city A permit for the
remodeling of the rooms was taken out
this morning and repairs and i'm
provements to the extent of $500 are to
be made.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
RECEPTION TO EDUCATORS.

reception in honor of Miss Ber-
nice Mccoy, the state superintendent,
and Miss Ethel Redfield. state super
intendent- elect. Will be given at $50
o'clock this evening at tn Commercial
club by Commissioner and Mrs. Ed
ward o. Sisson. All members of the
State Teachers association, now in
session in this city, are cordially in
yited to be present. Other guests will
be present by invitation including
state and city officials and representa-
tives of various educational and social
activities. Music will De provided by
the music department of the Column
bian club
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
Snowstorm Delays Ship
ments and Supply of Fuel
at Many Points in the
State Is Very Light.
COMMISSION BUSY
PROVIDING RELIEF
Denver & Rio Grande Find
ing it Difficult to Fill the
Empties Furnished by
Oregon Short Line for
Coal Transportation.

The coal shortage situation today is
still serious While no complaints
had been made to the public utilities
commission up to late hour today,
the snow storm does not promise to
improve the rapid transit of cars, and
the famine in many Of the southern
Idaho towns may become acute. Every
effort is being put forth to divert car
loads to destinations where complaints
show the situation to be serious.
The railroads are also feeling the
shortage and have but limited sup
ply of coal on hand Every possible
avenue for relief is being followed by
the public utilities commission
COMMISSION ACTIVE.
The Denver & Rio Grande Railway
company has notified the Oregon
Short Line officials, which notifica-
tion has been transmitted to the pub
lie utilities commission. that it can
not fill additional empties with coal
until Dec. 80. As there are complaints
of coal shortage coming to the COM
mission almost daily this information
is disconoarting. The commission is
using every possible effort to get more
ceal from the Utah mines. The Wyom-
ing mines We're closed sunday ana
Monday. due to the holidays, which
did not help the situation any. If any
thing, the coal situation looked worse
today than it has for some time.
New Plymouth and Blackfoot re-
ported they are out of coal. Mackay
also joined the list of towns In
the coal famine class. New Plymouth
has several carloads ordered, but they
have not arrived.
COMMISSION ACTIVE.
The commission is doing everything
possible to relieve tho situation" sale
Commissioner Graham. The commits
sion is not engaged in the coal bust
ness or IN directing the railroads. Il
hopes to be able to SO distribute the
supply of coal coming into the state
that relief can he given to those cities
and towns that are on the shortest
coal rations. The mines are finding il
difficult to handle their orders. We
are tracing cars enroute, but which
have not reached their destination. ant
diverting others as fast as possible
so that relief can be given"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
TESTIMONY At sHEEHAN TRIAL.

Mrs. Cora l. Gaskill today took the
stand. in the trial of Doc" j. A. Shee-
han on the charge of obtaining money
under false pretenses, and testified that
she had heard conversations between
her husband, now deceased, and Shee-
han, in which Sheehan informed her
husband that he was intending to sell
some bogus railroad stock. She testi-
fled that Sheehan had his mail sent
to their store, the Knight grocery, UNI
der the name Of Watson for several
weeks last March.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
NEW FURNITURE STORE.

w. d. Howell, who has purchased
an interest in the business of the
Pioneer Furniture company, is in the
city from Emmett. where the company
will put in a furniture store as soon
as their new building, now under con-
struction, is completed. Mr.. Howell
has been connected with the Golden
Rule store at Emmett for several
years. but resigned short time ago
to engage in business and will have
the management Of the Emmett store.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
vERDIcTS SET ASIDE IN
OREGON MURDER CASE

Salem, Ore, Dec. 2S.-on the ground
that instructions TO the jury had been
erroneous, the Oregon supreme court
Wednesday set aside the verdicts
against liam Branson and Mrs.
Anna Booth. convicted separately in
Yamhil1 county on charges of having
slain the woman's husband William
Booth, Oct. s, 1915. Az additional
ground for the reversal II Mrs. Booths
case, the supreme court he'd that error
had been committed in the introduction
Of evidence. New trials were ordered.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
COLD AT ATLANTA.

The mercury at Atlanta yesterday
registered 20 below zero. according to
a telephone communication received
from the mine there by Leo J. Falk.
There is between three and four feet
of snow on the ground and because
of the cold weather mining operations
ceased yesterday, but it is expected
that they would resume today or at
least within a few days.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
NO TRAIN THIS MORNING.

Train No. II from the east. due in
Boise at a. M, was annulled this
morning on account of the heavy snow
in Wyoming. Passengers wishing 10
go east are being held here by word
that they cannot get through to points
in Wyoming and Montana. Most trav-
elers are remaining in Boise, but few
are taking chance on getting TO their
destinations
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
The Little Ne1Us of Boise
COURT GRANTS DIVORCE.

ID. r. Zumwalt was today granted q
divorce from Nellie Zumwalt by Judge
Carl Davis upon the grounds of deser-
ton. The couple were married at Bull,
Nov. 27, 1914. Desertion was the
grounds established upon which the
decree was granted, it being testified to
that the defendant refused to move
from Bull to Boise to make her home
with plaintiff
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
CLUB SUPPLIES SOLDIERS.

The Boise Commercial club is seeing
that the enlisted men at the barracks
are we'll supplied with tobacco. No less
than $50 sacks were delivered to the
regiment today for distribution among
the soldiers The club is also making
arrangements for the New Years din
ner for the regimen Apples, nuts and
celery are being supplied and placed
in the custody Of the cooks in charge
of each mess.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
NOW is THE TIME TO GET THESE

ONE of the best barber shops in city
to sell at half price; owner must
leave; good money maker: heavy
trade this winter.
ONE OF the best cafes in city to sell
cheap; some terms; you can pay for
the place during this winter.
GOOD cigar, confectionery store and
restaurant on best street in city;
price s475. Country general store in
best agricultural district. near rail-
road, taking in from 800 to 5000
day, making money; stock and build
ings run about $1,000; sell at a sac
rifice. Fine house and lot. close in,
finely furnished, cost $4,000: price
now S4250. Good hotel. medium size,
one of the best in the city; taking In
nearly $1,000 u month; for sale cheap
on terms. Private money to loan.
Furnished and unfurnished houses to
rent.
SCHOOLER- STARRING AGCY.
Overland Bldg. Phone 1858.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
ACCEPTS POSITION HERE.

The Press Times Of Wallace says:
Branch Bird, a young attorney, who
has been connected with the law Of
flee of John Il. Wourms for the past
three months, leaves today for Boise,
where he has accepted a stenographic
position with Justice Alfred Bulge of
the supreme court"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28

Judge Boutwell, of the Fourth judi
cial district accompanied by Colonel
Orr Chapman, court reporter and
former chief clerk in the governors of
flee, called on state officials at the
state house today.
Transcript of appeal was filed In the
supreme court today in the case of the
state of Idaho versus L. G. Ganneit.
This is a bootlegging case wherein the
defendant a woman, appeals from the
judgment of conviction rendered IN
the Sixth district.
Sheriff Stroud of Lemhi county who
is slated for deputy warden of the
state penitentiary il he wants the po-
sition, is in the city and today held n
conference with the governor. He was
undecided when he arrived about TAX
ing the position but it is understood
from leading Democrats will probably
do so following the conferences here.
Miss Marie I3uhr who has been ap-
pointed recording clerk and stenog
rapher by Secretary of State Dougher-
| ty-elect, came to Boise eight years ago
| from st. Paul, where she held a posi-.
/ ton as chief stenographer in the edi-
| torial department of the West Publish
| ing company. She has been employed
as stenographer in the law office Of
Paine g. Snow. Byron Hyatt, chief
| deputy in the secretary of states Of
flee will remain With the incoming sec
rotary for an indefinite period while
the new office force Is becoming faml-
lar with its new duties.
The new capitol building board of
| control is in session at the state house
| this afternoon considering the matter
of maintenance force for the building.
The board is composed of the governor,
attorney general, secretary of state and
state treasurer. There are number of
positions to be filled.
Major j. B. Burns. assistant adult
ant general and Mrs. Burns. are en-
joying visit at the Boise barracks
from their daughter Miss Anglia p.
Burns of Payette, their son, Robert o.
Burns of Rupert and Mrs. II. Feldscher
and daughter of Idaho Falls. Rober,
o. Burns entertained w. w. Thomp-
son. Harry E. Redeker and J. G. West
fall of Rupert at dinner last night. Ma
jor and Mrs. Burns entertained Cap
tain FL. f. Boies, Captain Woodson JET
freys and Captain l.. V. Patch.
A. L. Freehafer, a member of tho
public utilities commission, left last
night for Council. where he was called
on business matters.
:, A. 7. Pennington of Weiser and j
F. Whitlock of Meridian, both deputy
state .rticultural inspectors. held
conference with State Horticultural
Inspector Graham today.
, An appropriation of $4,000 will b,
. required to operate the state horticul.
I tural department during Tho next tw,
! years. State horticultural Inspector
| Graham has so notified the board o
examiners in his biennial report. TIL,
report OF r. III. Barton, commandant a
the Soldiers home, calls for a $93 So
, appropriation, and that of State Insur
ance Commissioner Steels asks fo
. $4,000.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
HEAVY SNOW At PocATELLo.

Colonel Joel l.. Priest, general agent
of the oregon Short Line, has just re-
turned from a trip to Pocatello and
the branch north. He reports that
there is more snow at Pocatello at
present than he had ever seen there
before and states great difficulty is
being experienced in getting trains
through.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
TO MOUNT MOOSE FOR STATE.

The hide and head of a big moose
which died in a park near st. Anthony
has been shipped to Boise and is now
ut the taxidermist shop of r. w. Linn
bert, where it will be mounted for the
state game department..
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
CAPLAN SENTENCED
TO SERVE 10 YEARS
IN STATES PRISON

Los Angeles, Dec. 2S,-David Captain.
the last Of the four alleged dynamiters
brought to trial for the destruction OF
the Los Angeles Times building, was
today sentenced to 10 years in the
penitentiary on the charge of man
slaughter Twenty lives were lost In
the explosion. The execution of the
sentence was suspended pending the
appeal.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-28
BOISE WEATHER.

Forecast for Boise and vicinity,
fair tonight and Friday. Highest tenn
perature yesterday, 22 lowest tenn
perature this morning, 8; mean tenn
perature yesterday, IA.