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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
WHOLE or WEST IRELAND
ON VERGE CT REBELLION

London. October 25.-The serious
ness 81 tie situation IN Ireland is in
sisted upon by a correspondent Of
The Daily Mail who has been follow
ing the Sim Fem doings for several
weeks. lie says the whole OF west
Ireland IS on the, verge OF armed
rebellion, and continues
The young priests in Professor de
Valera's train have suddenly awak-
ened to the danger OF the spark they
helped to kindle and are now trying
to quench it, but | fear it has gone
too far. The militant Sim Feiners
are at the top Of their stride. They
have been allowed TO carry their
program to pitch which IT seems
almost hopeless to break by pacific
means
The Sim Feiners are sublimely
confident and say that Tuesdays de-
bate in parliament shows plainly the
government is afraid OF them"
The correspondent, however, adds
that there is a ray of hope in that the
! Sim Fein congress, which opens in
Dublin today, may result in checking
the militant section, for although the
military Sim Fein camp is large, it
is not omnipotent
There is not the slightest doubt"
he continues, that the rock around
which the troubled waters are now
swirling is the question of conscrip-
ton. If it were definitely announced
by the government and leaders of
opinion in Great Britain that no en-
deavor would be made to force con-
Scription on Ireland before another
general election, it is possible large
numbers Of Sim Feiners would re-
frain from fomenting trouble.
The police are now arresting ser-
eral local leaders in Cork and Lime
rick. but the Sim Feiners say that
these are small fry and do not mat
ter. They boast that the authori-
ties dare not arrest Professor de Va
lera or Countess MaTkievicz.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
STATE FUEL ADMINISTRATORS
WILL HOLD MEETING IN
ATLANTA TODAY

Atlanta, Ga, October 23.-Dr. l..
&. Hardman, state fuel administra-
tor for Georgia, will hold a confer
encc in Atlanta tomorrow (Wedncs-
day. afternoon with the members OF
the state advisory committee, CON
corning the coal situation in this
state.
Atlanta,'s supply OF coal is running
dangerously low. Practically no
users OF domestic coal, except veal
thy people to whom price is no OBJ
ject, have laid in their winters. sup
ply. The city government has less
than months supply on hand. and
no contract to fall back on. Several
city institutions, such as hospitals,
police headquarters. etc, are run
ming on hand-to-mouth basis.
To consider the situation here and
in other cities. Dr. Hardman has call
cd meeting OF the advisory COM
mtttee. which IS composed OF FIVE
citixens appointed by him. A com
munity needing coal, and failing to
get it. must apply to the fuel admin
istrator for the state, who in GeoY-
sia, is DR.. Hardman. On his re-
QUESTION TO Washington. the neees-
sary coal supply will be shipped No
coal can be obtained in any other
mauHer. j.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
ESCAPED GERMAN PRISONER
MADE GOOD HIS BOAST

Atlanta, Ga, October 26,-Again
Arnold Henkle, escaped German pris-
;; oner, has made good his boast that
no lnternment camp or prison bar
racks was strong enough to hold him
and in making it good he carried
with him nine other prisoners from
the barbed wire stockade near Fort
MCPHERSON
Notwithstanding the minute search
which has been made of Atlanta and
vicinity, and the complete descrip-
ton OF the ten German prisoners
flashed broadcast throughout the
country on the wires, not trace of
them has yet been found by the gov
ernment secret service OF the police
or the county authorities, all OF
whom are joining in the man hunt.
1t is believed by L. ]. Bailey, Sc
cret service chief in this division.
that the Germans are hiding in At
lanta, or perhaps even walking the
streets attlred IN citizens clothes He
does not believe they could have
gone very far away from this city
without attracting attention
Arnold Henkle, believed to have
been the leader in tunneling out OF
the'prison camp, was captured on the
western front and sent to British
prison camp. He escaped and made
his way to Norfolk, Va, where he
was captured and informed. Again
he escaped and got as far as Dan
vile, Va, where he was captured
again and sent to Fort Oglethorpe,
near Chattanooga. TheIe he made
two attempts to escape and once was
shot in the arm by a guard.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
$500 GOTTEN FROM CARNIVAL

+ Brunswick. Oct 25.-In order 10
exhibit in Brunswick a week, o car
nival company had to FIRST guaran-
tee 70 grve to the city hospital $500.
This city. for the past few years, has
barred most carnivals.
A few days ago a representative OF
one now exhibiting in this section
came TO Brunswick and agreed TO ex-
hibit under the auspices Of the local
hospital. The matter was taken up
among the business men and others.
and SouScil finally granted the at
fractions permission 70 show here.
provided they would guarantee that
at least $500 would be turned over
to the treasurer OF the hospital trus-
tees.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
SUGAR SUPPLY CUT OFF

Philadelphia, Oct 24-The sugar
supply of all candy factories in this
city was cut off today through a tele-
gram received from George NJ.
Rolph, sugar representative in the
Federal food administration The
telegram was as follows:
Now consider it advisable to en-
tirely discontinue selling to confec-
TONERS. gum syrup and cordial man
ufacturers of similar products. 1t
is probable they will be licensed
shortly and their production reduced
to minimum. VIII try to get re-
iet on car shortage"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
5,571,624 BALES GINNED

Washington, D. {. Oct 25-Cotton
ginned prior to Oct. Is amounted to
SSH ,624 bales, counting round as
half bales, the census bureau TODAY
announced. Round bales included
numbered 1862 and sea island was
1851 bales.
Last year to Oct. Is sinnines
amounted to 7,303ls3 bales, includ-
ing l36,680 round bales and 65,040
bales of sea island.
Ginnings by states this year fol-
low
Alabama-224,19s.
Arizona, 2o1.
Arkansas-346,40 S
California-6,lls
Florida-27, SOP.
Georgia. ,043,996.
Louisiana-346,34s.
Mississippi-375,07S.
Missouri-10,60S.
North Caro1ina-151,85S.
Oklahoma-341,776
South Carolina-580,38l.
TenneSsee-41.072
Texas-2,O72467.
Virginia-l,368.
All other states-l,157.
Ginnings of sea island by states:
Florida-20,35l.
Georgia-22,364.
South Carolina-o76
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
LOOKED FOR ASSASSIN
OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

Waterbury. Conn. Get 24.-Levi
J.. Richardson, who was nnpber of
the secret service at the Nshe OF
President Lincoln's assassination.
took the leading part in the search
for the assassin, died at bis home
here today. He was veteran OF the
War Between the States.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
GUILTY AS SPIES,

Sioux Falls, S. D., Oct. 24.-TWen-
ty-seven German socialists of Hut
Crimson County, South Dakota, were
found guilty on three counts of an
Indictment charging violation Of the
espionage act in Federal court here
tonight. The jury returned the yer
dlct after more than three hours de-
liberation
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
is FOUND DEAD IN BED

Triton, Oct. 25.-J. S. s Simmons
was found dead in bed at the home
of his son-in-law, Will Wade, at Hills
dale, in West Tiff, yesterday morn
ing. He retired the night before ap-
parently in good health.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-26
Telephone CALLS INCREASE

atlanta, Ga, October 24.-Defore
the war in normal times the tele-
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
Death of J. w. Helmer.

The West Union Argo chronicles the
death of J. w. Helmer, a former Cres-
co resident, at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. M. o. Perry, near North
Yakima, WASH, Dec. 9th, after an ILL.,
ness of several weeks. The Argo says:
"Mr. IIelmer was a veteran of the
Civil war, eniisting after his marriage
and serving in the S2nd Wisconsin In
fantry. He and his family came to
Fayette county about forty-five years
ago. They lived for some years near
Fayette, then for many years were in
or near West Union. He and his son
Ebert ran a grocery store in this city
for nine years, ..and for twenty years
were on the we'll known Helmer farm
just south of town. He and Mrs. Hell
mer left West Union seven years ago,
going to be with their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. M. O. Perry.
Mrs. Helmer died about a year" ago.
Mr.. Helmer was lifelong member of
the Baptist Church. He was man
kind and upright in every relation,
commencing the esteem of the many
people with whom he had dealing du-
ing his long residence in this commun-
ny, and his passing is keenly regretted
by all. 80
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
CRESCO COUNTY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2l 1917

is doing to relieve. Read your own
papers for further particulars about
this campaign.
Then, all old members attention.
Pay your own dues for 1918 and get
at least one new member. Think of it.
Your dollar may bring an American
boy back. Wouldn't you rather hear
the whispered "thank you" from a
wounded soldier, than the cold jingle
of few dollars in your pocket? Shall
any single person in Cresco be a
piker? Do you want to be slated as
one who has no heart for any plea?
Will you do your full duty to those
who have made the supreme sacri
flee? You know you will. Now, all
together, 1--WE will help Cresco go
away over the top" All right, then.
Over the top with the best of luck
and give them all you can.
H. M, NORMANN.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
War SAVINGS Aids Chosen.

A. J. Thomson went to Des Moines
last week to be present at the formal
opening of the war savings campaign
that is planned for the country. A
convention of representative men from
all over the state was presided over by
Homer A. Miller, state director.
This campaign is to extend over the
coming year and it is for the purpose
of selling war savings stamps by the
government to the people who are not
able to buy Liberty Loans-men, wo-
men and children. Gov. Harding is at
the head of the organization in this
state.
This organization takes in the big
men of the state and includes fifty.
nine members comprising an advisory
board taken from eight sections of the
state, eleven vice chairmen and coun-
ty chairman in every county. Arthur
J. Thomson has been named as chair
man for this county.
1owa's quota Of war savings stamps
through the purchase of which the peo-
pie of the state will give the govern
ment is approximately $48, 100000
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
Married In Seattle.

Miss Anna Elizabeth Trumbull of
Seattle and Mr.. John C. Webster of
Cresco, Ia, were married Sunday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock in the Bethany
Presbyterian Church by Rev. R. A.
Van der Las. Only the family of the
bride witnessed the ceremony. Later
a family dinner was served at the New
Washington Hotel to twenty-three.
The bride and groom left that evening
for Portland. From there they will
make an extended visit in California.
From California they will 60 TO San
Antonio, Tex, to visit brother of the
bride, Major W. A. Trumbull. They
will 60 to New Orleans and Washing
ton, D. c., to visit sisters of the groom
and to Chicago to visit brother, DR..
George Webster, and other relatives
and friends. They will be at home af-
ter March lst in Minneapolis.
A number of social affairs have been
given during the past few weeks by
friends and relatives for the BRIDE
elect. Daily Times.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
Baptist Church.

The usual services next Sunday, the
pastor preaching.
Morning theme, 1.-The Two Deaths. :"
Evening subject, label Speaking. !"
A program is being prepared for the
exercises on Christmas Eve.
Our annual meeting will be held on
Wednesday evening, Jan. End, at 7:3O.
All members of the church are urged
to be present at that time. We have
good singing. Scriptural preaching and
a hearty welcome. Come with US and
we will do you good.
J. A. Petit, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
: Evangelical Church.

The last Quarterly Meeting for the
Conference year will be held Dec. 22-
%. Services as follows: Saturday at
2:3O, sermon, followed by business ses-
sion. Sunday 1890, communion SER
vices. These services will be held in
the Florenceville Ev. Church.
Sunday evening at 7:3O communion
service in the Ridgeway Ev. Church.
Rev. w. C. Lang. of Waterloo, la. +,
will conduct the same. You are in
vited to attend.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
OVER THE TOP.


The Christmas Membership Drive of
the American Red Cross is now fully
organized so as to reach every home
and place of business before Christ
mas eve. Howard county must take
its place in the front ranks also in
this. Let every solicitor be we'll re-
ceived. The country territory belong
ing to this chapter. and it's branches
is worked with the school districts
as units, and committee in each.
The city work in Cresco is in able
hands. The city is divided into five
sections. The volunteer workers for
each section have met and elected
their generals, with captains under
them. But they need ten more men.
Will you be one? The districts with
their generals are shown below.
Choose where you would like to work
and report to the general in that Sec
ton at once.
District No. 1-Cresco South Side.
General, Leon De Noyelles.
No. 2-East central section, north
OF tracks to Third Ave-, from Main
street to east end OF town. General,
e. p. Thompson.
No. 3.-West central section, north
OF tracks to Third Ave. from main
street to west end OF town. General,
Don Lent.
No. 4--Northwest section Of CrescC,
bounded by Main street on the east
and Third Ave. on the south. Gener-
al, a. l.. White.
No. 5-Northeast section of Cresco,
bounded by Main street on the west
and 3rd Ave. on the south. General
management in the hands OF the Cres-
co high school.
Only people living in section five
will be provided with the small red
crosses to paste on the flags for Win
dow display. All others are requested
to help fill this shortage by making
their own crosses as per instructions
on flags.
Let there be flag in every home
and q 100 per cent membership slip
attached to it. Also one subscrip-
ton to the Red Cross Magazine, which
when bought at this time only costs
one dollar. Let the Red Cross Bea-
con Light shine from your front win
dow proclaiming that you are with
the government, with the soldiers,
with the sufferers, giving shem your
support, your sympathy, your hope,
your aid, in this our first American
Red Cross Christmas. Read Red Cross
literature, and see what your money
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
Christmas Cantata.

1.-The Wondrous Light, R. M. Stults,
at the Congregational Church, Sunday
evening, Dec. 23rd. sung by Mrs. M.
o. Swenson, Director, Mrs. Robert
Thomson, Mrs. Geo. Story, Mrs. Percy
Thomson, Miss Mary Eaton, Mr.. c. C.
Burgess, Mr.. C. c. Nichols. MIR. Joseph
Burgess and Mr.. Sterling Bockoven;
Miss Berenice Laidlaw, Organist; The
Kakac Orchestra, assisting.
PARTI.
Orchestral Prelude.
Invocation.
neutrality-suspicious.
l. Chorus-"Hark the Glad Sound"
2 Duet-Tenor and Bass-'There Were
Shepherds
Bass Solo-"And Lo the Angel Of the
Lord"
Mems Chorus-"And the Glory Of the
Lord"
3. Women's Voices-"While Shepherds
Watched"
Chorus-"Fear Not He Saio.''
Tenor Solo and Chorus-"To You in
David's Town."
4. Quartet-"He Shall Feed His Flock
Chorus-"The King OF Love My Shepherd
Isl
5. Soprano Solo and Duet soprano and
Tenor-"Let Us Go Unto Be .hlehem.''
6. "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"
PART II.
Notices.
Ohertory-Organ.
Scripture Story-"The Magi."
Journey of the Wise Men'-Organ.
7. Duet-Soprano and Alto-"Now When
Jesus was Born"
Mems Quartet-"Where Is Ee?"
s. Chorus-"Light of Light"
Q. Baritone Solo-"And Lo thelStar In the
East"
10. "Chorus-"As With Gladness Mem of
Old"
II. Quintet-"Brightest and Best"
H. Alto Solo-"For God Who Commanded
the Light
l3. Chorus-"Thy Light Has Come"
Benediction.
Orchestral postIude.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
MONDAY, DECEMBER oath.

Christmas Exercises in the Sunday
School, 7:30 p. m.
There will be a program Of exercises
and songs by the different classes of
the school. Additional music will be
furnished by the S. S. Orchestra.
There will be the usual Christmas tree
for gifts and also a Christmas Ship. A
silver offering will be taken by classes.
the public also being allowed to con-
tribute, which offering will be placed in
the Christmas Ship to be sent to the
Armenian and Syrian sufferers. All
parents and friends and the public are
invited to come and enjoy this celebra-
ton with US.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
Scbley M. w. A. Officers.

The following is list of officers
elected by Schley Camp 1879, M. w.
A., at their regular meeting held on
Saturday, December 18th:
V. C.-James- Malek.
w. A.-Mike Barnes.
Banker-Adolph Svobods.
---4Clerk-tJaass- Ondresek.~-,,s,zrzz=sz,,,sy ,syrr
Escort-F. w. Derr.
Watchman-Gus Paul.
Sentry-Joe F. Citek.
Trustee Valvoda.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
First Lutheran Church.

Our Christmas tree program will be
given next Sunday evening, Dec. %,
beginning at 1880. Please note this
change.
Our Christmas service is held on
Tuesday, Dec. Is, at l0:45 a. m. in Nor
wegian and English. =, e. Y 2 ,:r..7ge2-
The Ladies' Aid is entertained by
Miss Clarice<Thompson, Jan. 3rd.
H. M. Normann, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21

The Bible School and Epworth League
will assemble at their appointed hours.
League topic: 1.-The Birthday of Love-
There were fifty-two present at League
service, last Sunday evening. The
Hustlers and the Rustlers had an equal
number on each side.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21

(Lutkin) Anthems, behold l Bring
Good Tidings" (ChurchilD, ''Bethle-
hem' (Gounod)'; and Recessional,
"Hark The Angels Sing"
Mrs. Allen will sing the Offertory
Solo, "The Annunciation" dudley
Buck).
Everybody invited.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
Christmas at Post Office.

On Tuesday next, Christmas Day,
the stamp and delivery windows at the
Post Office will be open from 9 to 1890
q. m: and from s to p. m, but no
moneS crdas business will Be hanss
acted. The rursl carriers will make
their regular trips and the city carriers
will make one complete delivery.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
METHODIST CHURCH.
Christina. Cantata By Vested Choir.
Sunday, 7:30 P. N.

Sunday evening, Dec. 23rd, the vested
choir of the First Methodist Church
will render the beautiful Christmas
Cantata entitled 1.-THE Christ Child" by
the noted composer Petrie. The choir
will be ably assisted by Professor J.
Thaler, of Calmar, Violin, and by Mr.
Alfred Radcliff, Cresco, Clarinet. This
scantata will be of high order and ably
rendered to which the public is cordially
invited. The organ prelude will begin
at 7:3O and the professional promptly
ct 7:45. All are requested to be in
their pews before 7:45 if possible.
Following is synopsis of the subjects:
Chorus, 1.-The Light of Promise"
-. 'Auo SAoAA
Duet, "Come Saviour Come"
49,. =. Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Mead
Duet and Chorus, 1.-THE Hope of the
World". Miss Robinson, Mr.. Nichols
and Choir.
Trio, "A Child Shall Lead''
......... Mrs. Allen, Mr. Patterson,
,~ MIR. Mitchell.
Solo, "Wise Men Came" Mr.. Mitchell
Chorus, "Peace On Earth. The Choir
Solo, ''The World Is Thrilled With
JOy'. ...............Mr Mrs. Mead
Duet and Chorus, Salvation
............ Mrs. Allen, Miss Davis
Solo, "The Healer of Sorrows"
f. -. Miss Robinson
Solo and Chorus, "Christ, Our
Righteousness" Mr.. Patterson, Choir
Solo, 1.-The Wonderful Nazarene'
Final Chorus, "The Prince of Earth
and Heaven. The Choir
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
THE CHOIR.

THE CHOIR.
Sopranos DR.. e. H. Allen and
Miss Adah Robinson.
Altos Miss Katherine Davis, Mrs.
Dana Mead and Miss Addie StraWn.
Tenors Mr.. w. w. Nichols and Mr..
w. ]. Patterson.
Bassos-Mr. Dana Mead, Mr.. Fred
< Mitchell and Mr.. Harold Eaton.
Pianist Mrs. w. w. Nichols.
Violin-Mr. J. Thaler.
Clarinet-Mr. Alfred Radcliff.
r.. MORNING WORSHIP, 1880.
The Pastor will preach the Christmas
sermon on the theme, 'Tidings of
Great Joy.s f
The Vested Choir will render the
Professional, "Joy To The World"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-12-21
Furs Wanted.

;.esS Furs Wanted. - :
Highest market price paid for raw
furs. Sam Feldstein, phone 376, Cres-
co, Iowa. l2.tf
The daily morning oasis., 1917-12-17
ReUiuir,g Old Time
YslLe Customs

CPECIAL efforts are being made by
- women in many communities to
spread a revival of the old GUS
toms regarding Christmas. Some years
ago a Boston woman with touch OF
antiquarian spirit managed to stimu-
late Boston to revive a pretty Yule-
tide custom by celebrating its coming
Illuminating the houses through the
placing of candles in the windows.
Other ecities emulated Boston in this
matter. In Carlisle, Pa, community
Christmas tree was lighted in the pub
lie square, and its glowing joy was
continued all along the streets by light
ed candles placed in the windows,
many of which showed in the middle
of the rooms so lighted up, displayed
to the passersby in the night, private
Christmas trees, the glitter and beauty
of which thus were shared with ALL
An objection to this attempt at glad
nesS-at least so far as concerns the
use of candles-has been the risk of
fire. But these days of electricity or
even of gas seem to minimize the idea
of danger, and there are different de-
vices that may be applied to do away
with all risk in the carrying out of
the friendly suggestion. 1t is advised
therefore that "the gladness and
brightness of the home on Christmas
eve be not kept behind closed blinds"
and to that end it is suggested that the
light from every window, whatever it's
nature, be permitted to shine into the
streets until midnight. The idea Of
light is associated with all that is good |
in life. The glow of the cracking Yule
log betokened the hospitality ready to
greet the stranger at that time, but
there was more to it than that. Light |
in days gone by was supposed to keep
off evil spirits.-Sallie Wistar in Phila- |
delphia Public Ledger.