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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

j. A. Tuttle, owner Of the Tuxedo,
Omaha. and Gus Stephens, proprietor
"The Turf" Omaha, are in the Valley.
The boys were afraid they would be
lonesome up here in q small town, so
they brought a colored mandoline club
with them, which has been one OF the
principle attractions on the street to-
day. Mr.. futile is acting as chief d.
rector Of the club. He has met many
of his old friends here, and all are glad
to see him.
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Lost.

In Missouri Valley Wednesday last,
leathr wallet containing SIC. 80, the
$50 being in gold. The finder will be
properly rewarded by returning the
same to Mrs. Samuel Purcell, Irong-
ton, Neb.; or leave at the TIMES Office.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
Attorney kellogg transacted legal
business in Little Sioux today.

s. Brainard, who has been visiting
relatives in Delavin, Wis, for the
past month, arrived in the city this
morning.
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

Miss Francis Stevens, cashier at the
Miller, departed this morning for Gen.
trail City, Neb., where she will remain
several days the guest of relatives.
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

Mrs. John Harrison, of Exira, Iowa,
arrived in the Valley today to visit her
sister, Mrs. j. w. Hans, for few
DAYS.
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

Mrs. q. B. Taylor, of Mondamin, will
be the guest of Mrs. J.F. Stowe this
week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

Miss Marie Koutse, Of Sioux City, is
visiting Mrs. Bert Thurber in this
city this week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

THE TIMES acknowledges pleasant
call today from Victor Jennings, mayor
of Council Bluffs, and Elk Mayor NJ. E.
Rhorer, of that city. They were in
the Valley attending the tournament.
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

W. D. Armstrong, of ReedeF Mills,
was q pleasant caller today. He says
the hard rains of tho past two weeks
have injured the crops very seriously
in that part of the country.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

Mrs. VIM. sudeth last night enter
tanned number of friends in honor of
her guest, Mrs. w. E. Daughetry, Of
Lincoln.
Mrs. w. b. Mccormick and children
Of Pennington, are In the city visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. j. q. Schulmeister.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
The old veterans Of Council Bluffs,

The old veterans of Council Bluffs,
put in an appearance at 10 O'clock
They wore red shirts, white hats and
gloves and carried canes. Old veterans
minus arms, legs and eyes, we're in
line. They were greeted with loud
and prolonged cheers as they passed
through the crowded streets to head
quarters. Everybody took off their
hats to these old-time heroes and
many long forgotten memories were
told over to the younger generation as
they marched and counter.marched
along Erie street.
Nicola was represented by six fire.
men in uniform.
Page Morrison, of Onawa, is in the
Valley reporting the tournament for
half dozen daily papers.
Ida Grove brought two mascots
with them.
Ferg. of the Nucleus. was q pleas
ant caller this morning. He is proud
of the Logan fire company.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

GENTLEMEN, FIREMEN: As Mayor
of the City of Missouri Valley and
PRESIDENT of the Firemen's Associa-
tion of the city, greet you and hail
your coming with pleasure, and vel
come you to our midst.
The very unfavorable weather for
the past two weeks has somewhat re-
tarded our arrangements for the pre-
sent meeting, but we trust we shall be
able to hold very pleasant tourna-
ment and make your visit both pleas
ant and profitable to us all, and that
our assembling together may cement
the bonds of friendship and brotherly
love throughout the ranks of tiremen
of the great State of Iowa.
We pledge you, on behalf of our peo-
pie, to endeavar to make your coming
among US day long to be remember.
ed IS day of pleasure to all. And to
facilitate such feeling, we present to
you the keys of the city and bid you
"Stay and eat, drink and be merry"
For the next three days you are the
Lords of all you survey. Your rights
there are none to dispute. And may
you, when you return to your homes,
carry with you nothing but pleas ant
memories of the Iowa State Firemen's
Association held in Missouri Valley,
June 20, 81, %, and %, 1899.
Again hoping all success to the
meeting, and royal good time gener-
ally, l bid you adieu.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
plauded along the route good natured

The Missouri Valley running team
were next in order. Led by small
boy in a miniature hose cart and
seven other small boys, the company
appeared in pure white uniforms.
They pulled q hose cart containing
three little girls, and altogether theil
display and tasty decorations we're Of
the best.
The long line ended with the loca
fire department In hose carts, fire
wagons and hook and ladder trucks.
At the conclusion of the parade the
Mayor delivered the following address
of welcome at the city hall.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FIRST EVENT.

SraghtAway Race prize OF SIS; $50 yards
only All oontesng companies may use their own carts
OnaWa Hose Team. ...............20 Is seconds
Mo Valley Hose team. 20 l-5 seconds
Sheldon hose team ................20 Ia seconds
Audubon hose team. 30 3-5 seconds
Marshatown hose team. ......31 seconds
Mous Valley divided first money
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22

George Carlton, of Eagle Grove, is
in the Valley shaking hands with old
friends. Geo. was one of the charter
members of Rescue No. 1, of this city,
and was captain of the hose team FOR
several years. The boys are all glad
to see him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
First Prize Winners--sl5o.oo

The X. p. band of Odebolt, led the
parade, dispensing superior quality
Of harmonious music, followed by
Chief Wistler. city officials and board
of control in carriages. The Marion
and Cedar Rapids city officials were
also in carriages, directly in front of
the Asrshalltown company, who car
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21
CLARKSBORO.

Six members have lately been received
10 full membership in the d. E. church.
Next Quarterly Conference will be held
September 28th and Oct. 1.
Russell Taggart and family, OF Washing
ton, d. G. have been visiting their parents
here.
The weekly meeting of the Ladies Guild
of ST. Peters church are now held in the
evening instead of the afternoon.
Mrs. Milton Buzby and children who
have been spending the Summer at Mickle-
ton will return to their Philadelphia home
this week.
Miss Helen Ridgway has entered
Swarthmore College
The recent Pomomona meeting of
Mickleton Grange was one of the best eyer
held. A great variety of fine fruits and
vegetables, consisting of apples, pears,
peaches, grapes, water-melons, egg-plants
and tomatoes were exhibited. One water
melon, Kolb Gem, raised on the farm OF
Richard Allen, weighed ~ pounds.
At the last meeting of the Mite Society
of st. Peters church, wat, chain was
presented to Rev. J. Y. Burk, by the
teachers and scholars of the Sunday school
as testimony of their regard.
Mrs Charles Higgins has been visiting
relatives in Salem.
Miss E. R. Chatham, of Mullica Hill has
been visiting Mrs. Burning.
Mr.. Daniel Moose, aged 80 years died al
the home of Clayton Thompson last Mon
day, the funeral took place this morning
Services were held at the house. Inter.
ment at Ellington cemetery.
We are sorry to learn of the severe ill
ness of Mrs. Joseph Sickler.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21
WILLIAMSBURG.

Mr. Jerry Hilyard is again very ill. He
seemed to be getting better, but was taken
down again last week.
Mrs. Dr. HalseY is still improving. but
very slowly.
The young people of the M. E. church
held lawn sociable.last Saturday evening.
but it was not success, owing to the cool
ness of the weather.
There was great excitement here last
Tuesday At the noon hour, the factory
whistle blew as if for fire, and people came
running all excited. When they..got to-
the factory store and asked for the cause of
the whistle being blown, theyl were intro
duced to Senator Stanger. People looked
at each other, as much as to say, well !
well What fools we mortals be-" 1t is
believed that such foolery hurt the Sena-
tors cause. One man in jumping over q
fence ruined his best pantaioons
The canning factory is very busy now,
some days making over time. The glass
firm, in addition to having two large tanks
going, started small one-pot furnace to-
day, making blue glass, Blowers from
Clayton are working at this furnace.
Well, the great event that has been look
eQ 1Of 30 lung, ~ now bullK Oh Ing past.
Just what was not looked for, by a
great many, has happened. As it was
generally believed that in the event oil
Strangers nomination. Robertson would also
be in the swim, of course he is yet in the
swim, that is, swimming in the soup. II
has been said that Monroe township con-
troll the Republican party. Well it may
not control it exactly, but it certainly does
more than its share. 1t did more towards
nominating Frank Ridgway than any other
township in the county, and it practically
nominated our fellow t0wnsman Mr.. Buck
because out of 306 votes cast Robertson only
received IL, but now could he DO expect
ed to receive any, when there wasn't q
ticket given out with his name on.
There was an article in the Philadelphia
Record few days ago which said that
Harry Crist was not likely to be candi.
date on the Democratic ticket for Assembly
this Fall, owing 10 the fact that Monroe
already has a candidate on the Republican
ticket for that office The writer il
authorized to say for Mr.. Christ that be
has not asked for the nomination, bul
many of his friends in both parties have
urged him to accept the same, should it BIZ
offered him, believing that be can not only
hold the Democratic votes, bnt can draw
enough liberal minded people from thu
/ Republican ranks to land him winner.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21
WOODSTOWN.

Harry snellbaker spent Sunday with
Salem friends.
Charles Francis, of Mt. Holly, was the
guest of Woodstown friends on Sunday.
Station Agent, Aaron W. leopard, has
left Woodstown. and is again at the West
vile station William Crosse has taken
his place here.
On Friday afternoon, as he was working
Oh the Gaping machine in Dickersons tan
merry, James Gilmour caught one finger in
the Gaping machine and mashed the tin
of it. Medical assistance was speedily
rendered, and Mr.. Gilmour is doing as
we'll as possible
Mayor Aliens horse became entaugled
in some of his harness on Friday, and be-
fore be was extricated from his position
kicked the dash off
J. G. Bond. of Springfield. Illinois, is in
town this week organizing new lodge OF
the Royal Cinch
Miss Laura Dickson, of Camden, is the
guest of Mr.. aud Mrs John F. Keen.
White potatoes are bringing 81 40 a
barrel at the station with few sellers.
Samuel H. Stranger, of Cape May, is
spending few days with Woodslown
friends.
Councilman George Horner and family
spent few days this week with relatives
in Mullica Hill.
Thomas Hewes. a wholesale pototo buysl
of this section, has left for parts unknown
leaving behind him an army of credit rs
mostly farmere who have sold him theiI
entire crop of potatoes. The farmers
thought his financial ability was all right
and knew no better until the checks were
returned by bank marked no funds" Ht
owes the farmers of Woodstown about
$1,000
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21


On Wednesday, September 18th, an
unusual and deliehtful family gathering
took place at the house of Adam Hitchner,
at Greenville, a hamlet near Elmer, Salem
county, the old homestead of Matthias, the
head of the numerous Hitchner family of
South Jersey, who died at the ripe age OF
Sc years There were nearly TWO hundred
direct defendants of the sturdy founder of
the family present, including Sons, daugh-
tiers, grand and great-grand children, and
the gathering at the old homestead, as
guests of Adam, will remain in the mem
DRY as bright event in the lives of all.
Matthias had fourteen children, thirteen of
whom are now living, The youngest child
present was William Hitchner, of Franklin
vile, aged about as years, and the Oldest
ex-Judge Z. M. Hitchner, of Elmer, in his
I'D year. Two long tables, loaded with
good things were spread on the lawn.
Before beginning the big dinner " Uncle"
Jacob Hitchner asked the blessing which
was followed by singing Praise God from
Whom all Blessings Flow"
Below we give the names Of heads of
families present -
David Hitchner and family, Jacob Hitch
ner and family, Fred Hitchner and family,
Howard Ward and family, John Woodruff
and family Frank Evans and family Henry
Hustled and family, Norman Hitchner and
family, William Hitchner and family Harry
Hitchner and family, George johnson and
family, Warren Hitchner and family, Isaac
johnson and family, Peter Miller and
family, Samuel johnson and family, Her
bert Hitchner and family, Elwell Hitchner
and family Robert NJ. Hitchner and family,
VIM. Hitchner and family, of Pa; Jacob
Hitchner and family, Rev. j. L. Surters
and family, s. P Foster and family, Albert
Langley and family, William Marshall and
family, Hiram Hitchner and family, Rolin
Hitchner and family, Hartman Hilchner
and family, Cassie Hitchner and family,
Henry Coombs and family. Elijah Eastlack
and family, George Harmon and family,
Charles Ray and family, Jesse Coombs aud
family, Jason Harner and family, all Of
Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and ATTAIN
tic counties; From Indiana there were
Matthias Hitehner and wife, Mamie Hitch
ner, Mrs Elizabeth Orme, Laura Murphy
Samuel Hitchner and wife, Oscar Dubois
and wife, James Dare and wife.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21
cIaimes to have been Robbed

Just before noon on Tuesday last, col
lector for Straubmiller's brewery, of PhiIa
that sells beer TO Chas. Sharp, of the
Bridgeport Hotel, arrived there and col
lected bill Of $125. He put the money
in bis pocket and went in TO dinner, hang
ing his coat in the reading room. When he
came out from dinner he claimed to have
been robbed of $125, The amount paid HIM
by Mr. Sharp, which he claimed to have
put in the coat left hanging in the reading
room. As Mr.. Sharp's son and Mr.. Geo.
Richmond were the only persons known to
have been in the reading room at the time,
the collector makes a bold statement
against men of high character There were
several persons outside the hotel at the
time
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21
PEDRICKToWN.

Edward Cnnard, of Bridgeport, Pa, is
the guest of his mother, here.
The painters brush is being lavished on
William Perry's house, by Barber &
Sparks.
Mrs. Hannah Black mother of Mrs. VIM.
HoltOn, died at the daughters residence
Sunday evening, at o'clock, aged "a years.
Drs. Grimshaw, of Swedesboro, and
Black, of Pedricktown, were in attendance
Old age was the cause of death.
Miss Clara Lair, of Columbia Pa, has
returned home after pleasant visit with
Mrs Mary A Perry.
Mrs. DIR. Miller, of Woodstown, and Mrs
Lizzie Borton, and children, Thelina and
Mildred, of Miami, Florida, have been
visiting Mrs. Joseph Cooper.
Mrs Thomas Robinson is spending the
greater part of the week with her son and
family in Philadelphia.
Robert Ellis has moved from this place
to Philadelphia where he is employed as
moulder. Mrs. Kemp also moved from
this place to Philadelphia last Thursday.
James Sweeten has purchased the Plum
mer property and IS beginning TO make
improvements after which it is said fur
niture and clothing store will be opened
there.
Frank Norton has purchased of Robert
Tull, his property opposite Red Mems
Hall, also, his hacks, for $4,000,
A supper is to be given in Red Mems
Hall on Sept. %, for the benefit of the NJ
E church, under the supervision of Rev
J III Boyd,
Harvey Justice, Ebenezar Sparks and
Abram Detwiler are now of the mill firm
known as Harvey Justice & Co.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21

The following program has been arranged
for the thirty first annual convention of the
Gloucester County Sunday School Associa-
tion to be held in the NJ E. church, at
Clayton, on Thursday, October The
music will be under the direction OF Prof.
II. L. Gilmour.
9.30-Opening Service, Rev. Milton Rel
yea. Hymn. Scripture-John Is
1-16. Prayer.
Township Work Reported.
By the Township Secretaries, who
will occupy front seats.
County Work Reported.
Mr.. George W. Hughes, Correspond
ing Secretary.
State Work Reported.
Rev. E. M. Ferguson.
1850 Devotional Service
In charge Of DIR. Gilmour.
11.20-Address, Rev. ]. w. Marshall, D D.
Supreme End Of Sunday School
Work"
11.45-Appointmen of Committees.
Enrolment. Nominations. Recon-
mendations. Auditing.
Dinner. It is hoped that all dele
gates will avail themselves of this
excellent opportunity of spending
delightful social hour together.
1 30-Primary Teachers Hour.
Mrs. Il. V. Rogers presiding.
Address.
The Conversion of Little Chill
dren."
Conferences.
How may Christ as a personal
Saviour be presented to little
child
Did you ever lead little child tC
Jesus ? Just tell how you did il?'
z.30 international Work Reported.
The Atlanta Convention Mr..
Philip Howard, Business Mana.
ger of the Sunday School Times.
3.05-Ten Minutes Intermission, and col
lection for County, State and Inter
national Sunday School Work.
3 25-Conference, Led By Rev. L. D.
Stultz
How does q well conducted HON.
Department help the Pastor ~
4 O0-What can We do to promote BETTE
observance Of the Sabbath Day %
4 40-Reports of Committees.
Supper and Social Hour.
700-Service Of Song and Prayer.
30-Unfnished Business.
745-" The Aim Of the New Jersey Sun
day School Association
Rev. E. M. FERGUSON.
s20-Address.
Closing Prayer. Parting. Hymn
DOxology.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21
ALMONESsoN.

Mr.. Albert Palmer, of the Barber House,
caught three pound bass last Sunday.
Mrs. Hiizslberger, of the Brick, is going
to sell out and go to Phila., the first part OF
next month.
Mr.. Lewis Eastlack has accepted a
position with baker SchTeDk, of Woodbury.
driving one of his bread wagons
Our church will hold an oyster supper GA
the school house lot, in a tent next Satur-
day evening, the 23rd inst.
Forty-six pupils are enrolled at our pub
lie school with an average deily attendance
of forty.
Many visitors came out to our park on
Sunday last.
Our village was we'll represented at the
nominating election last Saturday.
Mr.. Patrick Connolly, aged 81 years
father of Mrs. Paul Jones, died last Mon
day morning at his daughters residence,
near here. Funeral takes place to-day
Thursday morning at o'clock. Services
at the Catholic church, Woodbury., at 80
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21
MANTUA.

Mrs. Abbie Heudriekson has been visit
ing her son at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Geo. W. Pine has returned from
Salem, Ohio, where she attended the
funeral of her brother.
Miss Sadie Lewis, who has been quite
i'll, is rapidly improving under the treat
ment of DR.. E. q. Hillegass.
Harry Pelonse moved from our village
to Camden on Wednesday.
Mr.. VIM. Hoffman and wife, OF Camden,
were the guests of Mrs. Isabella Long on
Saturday.
Amos Eastlack and wife, Of Harrison
vile, have been visiting S. D. Lodge and
wife
Freebooter Bender had a new bridge
put across Union street on Tuesday. II
was a much needed improvement.
The NJ. E. Sabbath-school has appointed
a committee to arrange for Rally Sunday. :
There are few vacant houses in the
village. We hope they will soon have &C.
cupants.
Charles Haines received word on Sunday
that his father had died suddenly from
heart trouble. The family attended the
funeral at Cape May on Wednesday.