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Mf A- IF 3& Si'* & $ -r' ?%, & ",r :1 OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY VOL. XLYIII SO. 54 $4-00 to $8-00 Gain Those who will be present are ex pected to notify the President, the Treasurer or the Secretary not later than March 20th, and to remit the price of plate, $150, at that time, this to insure a seat at the banquet. W. J. Bryan, Hoke Smith, Gover nor of Georgia, Tom L* Johnson, Mayor of Cleveland, and probably Mayor Dunne, of Chioago, will be present and make addresses. If Mr. Dunne is unable to attend, Governor Johnson of Minnesota, may be secur ed in bis stead. Endeavor to be present and help to make this meeting a big success, and tell your friends about it. H. O. EVANS, Des Moines, Pres. J. S. CUNNINGHAM, Knoxvllle, Trs A.R. MCCOOK, Elma, Secretary. Do Not Crowd the Season. The first warm days of spring bring with them a desire to get out and en joy the exhillrating air and sunshine. Children that have been housed up all winter are brought out and you won der where they come from. The heavy winter clothing is thrown aside and may shed their flannels. Then a cold wave comcB and people say that grip Is epidemic. Colds at this season are even more dangerous than in mid winter, as there is much more danger of pneumonia. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, however, and you will have nothing to fear. It always cures, and we have never known a cold to result in pneumonia when It was used It's pleasant to take. Uhildren like it For sale by J. H. Luers Drug Co. What a Spreader Will do if Used as it Should Be The Great Western Spreader Is Made for the Man who Wants the Best If vmi HavA 125 loads of manure *"u VC spread you can In crease the value of your crop this year more than enough to pay for a spreader We have a 6(-page book -which explains the whole situation. A Manure Spreader will bring you bigger and quicker returns than any other thioe Implements you have on your farm. TUo Plan ,s not a theory, It Is an lie riaii actual fact, backed up by 18 years' actual ezperlenoe. The Rnnlf 18 Iree- 1,118 worth $too lie UUUK but won't cost you a cent. If it does not do you any good. It wont do you any harm. It's brimful of valuable information. A Manure Spreader Must Be Made Extra Strong. DONT buy alight spreader. DONT b'ly a spreader that has a pine pole ana pine frame. DON'T buy an experiment, a machine that has been on the market only a few ears DON'T let any manufacturer experiment at your expense. DON'T buy a spreader that has a narrow front axle, if you do you can't top-dress corn successfully. Notice of Banquet: Important to Iowa Democrats. The third annual banquet of the Iowa Democratic Club will be given at the Savery Hotel, Des Moines, April 6,1907. beginning promptly at 6 o'clock. It will be noted the date has been changed from 1 the 2nd to the 6th. ThiB change was necessary to ac commodate the speakers. This banquet will not be a formal invitation affair but will be open to all, and Iowa Democrats a*« .orfuuj' invited to attend. HORSES horses town pp Per Acrc DON'T buy a spreader with the front axle set ahead of the front end of the body because practically all the load will be carried on the rear axle, making heavy draft. The Great Western £eaat big, heavy machine. The main frame is all oak. oak pole, hickory double-trees. If Hfl« a Croat blif, strong 16-inch it lias malleable Iron fifth wheel, double oak bolster, wide front axle: the whdels track. I* Hoc an endless apron that Is always ready to load no reverse gears, trips, spriiigs or contraptions to get out of order. Spreads all kinds of manure. It Hoc a galvanized stoel hood and 1 ,ao end gate. Keeps the manure away from the beater when loading, Pre vents choking when starting, Acts as wind shield when spreading. It Hnc I'Bbt draft,because the load is ,aa It Is nearly equally balanced on the front and rear axles brings the team close totfie load. Front and rear wheels track. Beater shaft runs in ball and socket bear ings. so simple that a boy can handle Don't 10wany one 8611 you a cheap I!,, substitute that lie says "is just as Rood —Because there is no others spread* er just as good or nearly as good. Sold by MEMORIAL TO MRS. UPTON. Congregational Sunday School Adopts Following Resolutions. ... At the resignation of Mrs. C. C. Upton &8 superintendent of the Congre gational Sunday school, March 3rd, the following resolution was presented and adopted by the school: "We, the teachers and students of the CongrfigRtinn«.l Snnring oaU—i sire wrexpress our deep regret at the resignation of our beloved superintend ent, and to put on record our apprecia tion of her very faithful and efficient work in that position. "During her administration the at tendance and interest of the school have very considerably increased and we are sorry that she finds it necessary to re tire from her office. We hope the blessing of God and all good fortune may go with her to her new home. "Resolved that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes and that the secretary of the Sunday school be re quested to furnish a copy of it for each of our local papers for publication." Rev. H. J. Hinman, Chn. Miss Abbie Converse Miss Hattie Howe Committee. The above resolution but feebly ex presses the feelings of the Sunday school for the timely aid and helpful influence of Mrs. Upton in the school She was a foroeful teacher in our public school and the same tact and executive ability evidenced itself in the Sunday school work and made her a power as an organizer and manager. She was a success.'''' FOR SALE OR RENT. My farm of 75 acres, 2i miles north of Bonair and 7i miles from Cresco good buildings well and windmill partly plowed 8 acres good timber, For price and terms, enquire at my offloe. A. N. WENT WORTH. WANTED I will be at Donaldson's Feed Barn TUESDAY March 12 th rain or shine to buy any kind of Horses from flO to $250, 2 years old up. Don't be afraid to bring in your horses that ever came to your town I have bought WILLIAMS rvvice-a-Weck Plain Office Dr. Hunt, OSTEOPATH. Luers building. N. A, Blackburn, lawyer. Office opposite the National Bank. 50 good ewes for sale. Enquire of Jas. Costigan phone Bumsey 8. Miss Alberta Soott has reurned from an extended visit in Wisconsin. Dr. J. J. Ahem, office at residence, two blocks north of M. E. Church. We guarantee satisfaction if you use our Stock Food.—Lomas-Milz Drug Co Howard Marshall is again visiting among relatives and friends in Cresco. FOE SALE—Sever J1 choice residence properties in Cresco. Enquire of J. H. Luers. The best cigars, tobacco and confec tionary in the city at Stinger's res taurant. Ambrose DeLange is up from North McGregor, visiting among relatives and friends. Dr. W. T. Daly, physician and sur geon. Office over Lomas & Milz* Drug Store. ... Don't miss your last chance in se curing a cheap home in Brown Coun ty, South Dakota. GIRL WANTED—For general house work. Apply to Mrs. A. E. Bents, at the Cresco Nursery. Wm. Slifka arrived from Elk City, Okla, last Wednesday, and will re turn in about three weeks. Make more money on your stock by using our Stock Food. It's guaran teed.—Lomas-Milz Drug Co. J. H. Beadle, Doctor of Veterinary Science. Office over White's Livery. Office phone, 3I3i house, 313*. If yon want a farm loan at a low rate of interest, see American Loan & Trust Company, Cresco, Iowa. Ferd Goettel has purchased a meat market in West Waterloo and will move there soon with his family. Hair chains and fobs made to order, Vibratory facial massage and mani curing at Mrs. Harvey Mitchell's. Our Stock Food conforms to the new Pure Food laws, Lomas-Milz Drug Co. Foh RENT—My cottage two blocks north of High School building. 63 tf FEED ERLEB. 3 Bronze torn turkeys left one 40 lb. Birds'. —(J.* JS.'JdORBY. Try our Stock Food. Your money back if you are not satisfied. Lomas-Milz Drug Co. Plymouth Bock cockerels and Tolouse geese eggs for sale. Phone MRS. M. P. LYDON, Cresao, la. 54tf Mr. and Mrs. John W. Glass are re joicing in the arrival of a little daugh ter at their home on Friday, March 1st. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stillman, of Rlcevllle, made a few days visit at the A. G. Darer home, thirf and laBt week. Bowland Hazledlne left Wednesday for Oelwein, to take a course in steno graphy at the Oelwein Business Uni versity. Farmers will make no mistake in patronizing Stinger's restaurant (for merly Genshow's). No better meals In the city. Mrs. E. J. Thomas returned the first of the week from a visit at the home of Mr, and Mrs. L. F. Button at Decorah, Try O. A. Stinger's restaurant (the old Genshow stand) it you want first class meal. Good cooking and good service. WANTED—Second-hand furniture, stoves and household articles. If you wish to dispose of such articles 'phone Joe Block, Cresco, Iowa. A J. Owens and family were called to Cresco from Lawler, the first of the week, on account of the death of Mrs. Owens' mother, Mrs, Shea. Frank T. Johnston and Mfe have moved back to Crcsoo from Elk River Minn,, and have purchased a res! denoe property In the First ward. The Crittenden & Wentworth shop building has been sold to E. J. Don aldson and M. J. Flemming who will use it as a buggy warehouse and sales room. Why spend good money for inferior stock tonics whe you can get a good reliable article from Button, the man who knows, what is good for your Btock? Miss Julia Burns of Cresco arrived here last week and is in charge of the millinery department ol Sheakely Kennedy Bros, store.—New Hampton Tribune. If you want correct abstracting done and cheap prices too, it will pay you to see the American Loan & Trust Co., before ordering your abstract. The wise farmer does not buy any old kind of stock tonic. He uses great oare as vo selection. He wants a pure, reliable tonio and gets it when he buys of ButVm, PLUCK, PROGRESS, PERSEVERANCE AND PATRIOTISM IN POLITICS. CRESCO, HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1907. Used by Millions. Calumel Baking Powder Complies with (ho Pare of «nrrtiute.t FOR RENT—The residence in the first ward formerly owned by Lester Gager, together with about three fourths of an acre of land. Enquire of Geo, H. Owens. Faster and faster the pace is set, By people of action, vim and get, So if at the finish you would be, Take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Dr. Wm. Connolly. I have some very choice pieces of land for sale in the vicinity of Aber deen and Frederick at a bargain if taken before the first of April. R. GERATY. Andrew Wentworth is advertising an auction sale on his farm northeast of Bonair, on Wednesday March 13th, of cows, young stock, hogs, poultry, vehicles, machinery, etc oa the us ual terms. Bert Bishop returned Tuesday to his home near IpBwlob, S. D. His wife who has greatly improved in health since her arrival in Cresco, will remain for a few weeks longer treatment. Miss Maggie McOarville, drughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McCarvllle, passed away last Tuesday at the fami ly home near Schley The funeral oc curred yesterday from the Catholic church at Lourdes. Are you tired, fagged out, nervous, sleepless, feel mean? Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea strengthens the nerves, aids digestion, brings refreshing sleep. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. Dr. Wm. Connolly. All persons knowing themselves Indebted to me are respectfully re quested to call and settle before March 1st, as I am going to Ttxas and must make a final settlement. A. N. WENTWORTH. Mary—Dark circles under the eves tvrfn auu tiuneys. Exwclse and lister's Rocky Moantai«-m~.._™jUi.•^L^^ess make you well and beauiiful. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets- Wm. Connolly. Farmers, when you buy a stock tonic—have a care.—There are many of them on the market and many with various "specialqualifications." What is chiefly to be desired is strength and purity—Button's has both. Gertie Thompson returned from a two months visit with her sister, Mrs. Dr. L. A- Dabl, of Stanly, Wis. On her way home she stopped at North field to see her brother, Ed who Is attending the St Olaf college at that place. Mrs. S. G. Kendall passed away on Wednesday as the result of her injuries. The funeral occurs this morning at the Kendalivlile M. E. church, Rev. Gammons officiating. Obituary of deceased will ba given in our next lsBue. Mis. Ellen Shea passed away on Tuesday last afEer a }ong illness and was burled on Thursday from the Ohurch of the Assumption. The Interment was In St Joseph's Cem etery. Three sons and three daugh ters are left to mourn her death. The Lawler Dispatch siys that J. J.Smith of thatplaoe reoently sold "a 4-year-old mare to R. Fogarty from near Lourdes, for 1230. She was a colt from his Percheron stallion "Sherman" and weighed nearly 1700 poundB. She waB a fine animal." Otto Klaftke and bride arrived last evening, from Kimball, S. to make their home in Cresco. The bride was Miss Oora Tritle of that place and the marriage occurred on Wednesday, the 6th. The Plain Dealer extends congratulations to the young couple. Court convenes next Monday, March 11th, Judge Hobson presiding. The calendar is slightly larger than*usual. There are two criminal cases, 104 civil and 27 prbbate. Of the civil causes, 32 have been commenced since the last term and 11 of the old causes are set for trial. The Ladles Aid of the M. E. church will give a Uulted States apron sale in the leoture room, of the church on Saturday, March 30th. Every lady of the church is requested to solicit an apron from friends in another state. Any other articles for sale will be re ceived with pleasure. O. R. Rlngoen, ,a Ridgeway stock buyer, was mistaken for a burglar by a fellow roomer in a rooming house in Chicago and shot in the abdoine one night the first of the wet He arrived jhome Wednesday morning and itne on to Cresoo to enter the Kessel hospital to get the bullet re- Charles Aldrlob ft- v1 A H. Felkey is still in the wrest ling game and took part in a match in Lawler last Saturday evening, de' feating Lester Pierce of New Hamp ton who took the contract of throw ing Felkey three tunes in 40 minutes, but It took him 32i minutes to get the first fall and he oould not gets second In the allotted time. The Oakley and Nichols schools held a basket social in the Oakley school house Friday evening March 1st. A program was rendered by the two schools, after which the baskets were sold to the highest bidders. The pro ceeds which amounted to #27 50 will be used for books and other school apparatus. If all schools would take as much interest our schools would soon be the leaders and examples for others which we hope soon to be. Mrs Peter Morton sustained a very serious injury, last Wednesday after noon, by a fall on the sidewalk near the Unity ohurch, on the oorner of Main and Water Streets. Her collar bone and hip were brokjn, and on account of her advanced age, she has since been in a very criileal condition. She has been living at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. A. Eagbretson, where she is reoeiving the best of care and treatment.—Decorah Public Opinion. A. C. Campbell has made arrange ments for a special car to leave Cresco Tuerday evening, March 19th, for the Panhandle District of Texas, where the climate is fiDe the year round. Good soil adapted to all kinds of grains and fruit, watered with springs and plenty of timber. Grass In abun dance. Anyone wishing to see this new country will do well to avail themselves of this opportunity. No change of cars. By letting me know, will reserve a berth for you. Fare to any point, only $27.50. Other Information can be obtained by call ing on or addressing me. A. C. CAMPBELL. Mott & Co. Open Another Branch Store Mott & Co., have deoided to open a branch dry goods store at Cresco, sim ilar to one they have been conducting at Calmir the past few years. Since locating at Decorah they have built up a large, stable business, and have now a well earned reputation for Bel ling the best qualities of goodB at reasonable prices. The store at Cal mar will be discontinued, and the at. relations with able and upright, and that they W be able to find at all times at their store the latest productions ol the market, which will be sold at a price consistent with legitimate business methods. The Connolly building is being refitted for their use, and Miss Lane will act as manager for Mott & Co.—Public Opinion. Obituary. Eliza Barnes was born in Canton, St. Lawrence county, New York, July 6th, 1818. There she grew to womanhood and was united in marriage to Wm. Barber Jan. 9, 1838. Eight children were born to them, five sons and three daughters. Three of these preoeded her to the Heavenly land. Of the five children who survive her all but one are well known residents of Cresoo and vicinity, Emmett being a resident of Tulare, Cal. After a brief illness she died in thi$ oity at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Geo. Richards, Maroh 2. She leaves twenty grand children. She united with the M. E. church at the age of sixteen and gave to the church seventy-two years of faithful service. Funeral services con ducted by her pastor, Rev. John Gam mons, were held at the M. E. church Tuesday morning at 11:00. Howard Center. Fred Fish and family entertained company, Sunday afternoon. F. P. Howlett called at the home of John Judd, Tuesday. Elton Eldridge and family enter tained a number of their friends, Friday evening. At the school meeting, Monday evening, Albert Albertson was elected director. Miss Maud Jones is visiting rela tives at Olaf, la. George Lybert spent Sunday with Sam Dinger. Some of our young folks attended 'As Told In The Hills" In Cresco, Tuesday evening. Elton Eldridge and family spent Sunday In Cresco. John Brierly and wire spent Sunday at Will Miller's In Cresco. Public Sale, In Cresco, Maroh 16th, on Ben Evans lot Farm t:ols, cultivators, plows wagons and one horse. WM. HUDSON, Prop. COL JOHN FXNEGAN, Auctioneer. COTTAGE FOR RENT. A six room cottage in northeast part of town with good cellar, cistern and wood shed. Enquire of JOHN MOHUGH, Cresco, la. Egfts for Hatching. Silver Wyandotte, bred to lay $3.00 I per 100. A. W. ISBOLZI est,best flavored biscui hot-breads, cake and pastry. Renders the food more digestible and wholesome. ABSOLUTELY PURE Lime Springs. Mrs. McGraw who has been spend ing a few weeks with her daughter Mrs. Mina Burns returned to her home in Boscobel, Wis., Tuesday evening. T. J. Horton arrived from Tagus, N. D., Tuesday evening to transact busi ness with the Horton, Burns Drug Co. Mrs. Auwers and daughter Jenette, and son Fred, departed forjKalamazoo, Michigan, Tuesday evening, where they will make their future home. KOYAT BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. M. H. Culbert spent Tuesday in our MIs, 31uglc. Miss..Lulu Kuder went The Eastern Star meet evening they initiated a members. to Cresco AS:WL,. AT .-oar. Wednesday number of Mr. Murphy who has been buying horses in our vicinity departed for Chi cago Tuesday evening. Andrew Nelson had the misfortune Sunday of being kicked by one of his horses just above the knee. The S. M. M. Club will meet with Mrs. C. A Snow Friday afternoon T. W. Hunter held a public sale at his place in our city Thursday. News was spread abroad Sunday tel ling of the death of Mrs. Geo. M. Vau Leuvan at her home in Osage, Iowa. Tthe J. C. met with Mrs. S. H. Hall Monday afternoon. Mrs. A. Cray gave seme very interesting points about her recent visit at Washington. The meeting was adjourned to meet with Mrs. Ella M. Davis in two weeks. C. L. Kuder loaded two cars of ma chinery and stock and household goods Monday. He and son Harry departed for Lamar, Mo., Tuesday morning. Mrs Kuder and daughter Lulu, started from Cresco Thursday morning where they have been spending a few days with Mrs. E. H. Allen. We are very sorry to see them leave, but join in wishing them success. Ed Weil of Chicago will be town Sat urday, March 16th to buy horses. The Electric road meeting which was held Saturday afternoon was well at tended. A committee consisting of D, H. Thomas, C. P. Nash and J. G. Rob W* gagea *$ ~r -t ^£\st PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AMD FRIDAYS erts were chosen by the meeting. Their duty is to work among the farmers be tween here and Spring Valley to secure the right of way, the committee start ed to work Tuesday. Mr. Mason the promoter of the road was here and ex plained the plans quite freely. Mrs. R. R. Rose came up frbm Cresco Tuesday to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. Richard Thomas. Mrs. Summers of Fort Atkinson, and Mrs. C. B. Summers of Britt, Iowa, are here to spend a few days with C. V. Summers and wife. The Ladies Cemetery Association will meet with Mrs. Richard Thomas Satur- in the near future. Richard Farrar is assisting J. W. Piatt in the depot during Vern Wendell's ab sence. He expects to be absent about two weeks, he is assisting his parents in moving to Forest City, Iowa. Will Roberts was a Cresco visitor one day this week. Lester Moar returned from Decora!1 Monday, where he has been spending a few daj's with relatives. Mrs. DeBois, who has been attending Mrs. Palnicjuist the past few weeks, re turned to her home in Waukon, Tues day. Mrs. J. R. Kaiser announces her millinery opeuing March 16th over the meat market. W. Slagle and wife spent Sunday at Cresco with Mrs Slagles parents. Miss Ina Sanborn will open her new Millinery Parlors soon,they are situated over the old B. M. Johnston drug store. Home Grown Clover Seed At $12.00 FLOUR ess AND CANNED GOODS Twill always pay you to call on us wlien in need of anvthing in our big store, but for the next few days you will find some SPECIAL BARGAINS IN SHOES, FLOUR and CANNED GOODS—New Fresh Stock. F.C.WOELLSTEIN I •dnwtei 1 3 7 |3 $1 PER YEAR ./IV der $wt., sacks free also" seed wheat, seed barley, oats, (three varieties), Speltz and German millet, Sow same early and get two crops. For sale by DAD, that's me, S. -m HA PECOY.., N. —I have a glass and you may eximlne all grain and seeds before? ycu buy. DAD. 54W3 CASTOHIA. Beare the ^ou Hava^lways Bought Eigsatore 4 ipi I •m