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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Barn DESTROYED.

A fire on the premises of I'll. j. Rain
bow, on Third street, this afternoon,
caused loss of about $3.50, and oc-
casloned the department deal OF hard
work before it was eventually extin.
guished
About 15Q Mrs. Rainbow noticed
flames bursting from the window of
of the second story, and Immediately
an alarm was rung liz from box %.
In an incredibly short time the de-
partment was on the sceue and ready
for work, but their efforts were ham,
pered by series of Unavoidable &C.
cidents. One rotten length of hose
occasioned costly delay, and even
ually when the water was turned on.
the flames had gained such headway
that it was an impossibility to save the
structure. The horse, buggy, harness,
ETC., In the barn were removed, The
cause of the fire is unknown, as no
one was seen about the barn previous
to the fire, and the theory that it was
set by tramps is hardly practical as
the gentillty does not loaf around q
closed barn loft while the thermometer
registers IS in the shade. The loss is
entirely covered by insurance.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Exposition An Assured
SUCCESS.

The Greater America Exposition in
successful operation at Omaha, Is max
ing good record in spite Of the diff
culties it had to overcome. Late ad-
vices to this paper state that Omaha is
entirely united in its support. Every
available foot Of space for exhibits has
bt on taken and most of them are in
stalled. The Cuban and Hawaiian
Villages are ready for inspection. The
Filipinos will be here next week.
Pains Fireworks, the Indian Congress,
the War Exhibit and scores of other
special features can be seen daily.
The night scene on the lagoon SUR
passes in brilliant beauty anything
ever seen of Its kind. The Midway is
good but the big show is in the main
tent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Ben Hur Social.

That Ben Hur social last Tuesday
evening, July 18th, proved to be q
grand success. The lawn was beauti-
fully decorated with banners and cleo
trio lights; tables we're spread and
refreshments served to over five
hundred, while music was constantly
played from platform erected for the
purpose. 1t was nearly II o'clock be-
fore the program was introduced, ow-
ing to the rush for the ice cream tables
Mr.. johnson. of Omaha, WHO has
charge of the Zen HUI oilaanization
made theopuning address setting forth
the benefits of the order, especially In
relation to fraternity and benevolence.
John Hough, chief Of the court, of this
city, also, made st1hft address. after
which Prof. Frank Tetgler, who, by the
way, has become an fsaccomplishaa.
hypnotist entarta;ne;a. ts.;:..a large audience
with class of boys under his wonder
full hypnotic inflnenes tp toe assat de:
light Of all plesent. Fake it all in all
tine entertainment was q great success
and the committee who had the charge
ia to ba greatly congratulated. 1t
simply demonstrates the fact that ii
pavs to advertise in local papers and
back up your advertisement with a
good committee. A neat sum was
realized after all expenses were paid
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Resolutions Of Coincidence

Whereas, The Supreme Council of
the universe has deemed It wise to
send his messenger-desth--intoe = the
family of our Esteemed Neighbor j L..
Skelton and taken from them below
ed wife, kind and loving mother,
taking her to that eternal camp from
which none ever return; therefore, be
1t,
Resolved, That Elm Camp, No. 1921,
hereby extend to our Esteemed Neigh
Dor J. i. Shelton and family our heart
felt sympathy In this their hour of
sorrow, and be 1t further,
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes of our camp and
n copy furnished our beloved neighbor.
F. w. Schnurr, J
Horace Warren, Com.
w. A. Roberts.
Logan papers please copy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Business Newa

The time Is not far distant when As
advertiser will realize the necessity Of
changing the subject matter Of his ad-
vertisement more frequently. Il be
should discover news paragraph on an
editorial repeated in several issues Of q
daily newspaper, he would at once char
acterize 1t as absurd, yet this same man
may permit his advertisement to stand
for week or month without change.
Advertising is news from the business
world. but before it Is Justly entitled to
such consideration 1t must be changed
moro frequently.-Exchange.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

This afternoon while workmen were
engaged in demolishing the old Bur-
bank building on the corner of 4th
and Erie streets, the west wall weak
ened by the removal of the walls top
pied over. NJ. Dessert, who at the
time was working under the wall was
struck by rafter and knocked to the
ground. The rafter pinioned him
down, and the debris entirely buried
him. After several mintues hard
labor by his fellow workmen Mr..
Dessert was rescued from his uncom-
Portable position. He was taken to
his home. quite generally bruised and
. painful injury to his back.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
City scavenger.

1t is generally agreed by all our
citizens that it will be- several years be-
fore this city can have q system of
sewerage, and 1t is also generally con
ceded that there must be some plan
organized whereby the city can get rid
of the offal. Why wouldn't it be a
good idea for the city to pass an Or
dinance creating the office of city
scavenger? Missouri Valley is getting
too large to dump all its filth into the
street, and a scavenger of some kind is
becoming all absolute necessity. This
matter should be attended to before
the city is visited by a scourge of
scarlet fever, diphtheria or kindred
diapasa
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Abe Richardgon Dead.

Mrs. j. Fl. South received q telegram
from her sister, Mrs. Abe Richardson,
informing her that her husband died
at their home in Bolivar, Missouri, at
1:10 this morning.
Tho deceased was q resident of Clay
tAvnship, ip this county for over forty
yeaFs, botng one of the early settlers of
Harrison county: He, with his family
moved to Missouri several years ego.
Ho wss man highly respected by all
who knew him. and his large circle of
frtsnds In this county will regret his
dssth and sympsthize with his family.
He WAS 70 years old-st the time Of his
oath. and had been great sufferer
Tor some time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
The Iowa State Fair at Des
Moines, August 25th to
September 2. 1899.

$500 10 speed classes will bring fast
horses, and every day will be great
day on the track during the State Fair
The Texas Rough Riding and Rop.
ing contests will be new and novel at.
fractions at the State Fair, and will
please all who like exciting scenes.
The Guldeless Wonders will be q TAX.
ing feature, as will the Diving Horses
and DIR. Carver's famous shooting ex.
hibition.
The city will put on attractions dur.
ing the State Fair, and of a better
character than ever before seen in
Des Motnss. There will be the great
battle scene of San Juan and special
fireworks attractions each night. be.
sides Auditorium attractions.
The State Fair grounds and buildings
will be thoroughly prepared, and new
buildings erected and everything pos
sible done toenable the people to enjoy
the occasion.
Good camping privileges will be
provided and tents, ready put up, can
be had of the Des Moines Tent and
Awning Co., at reasonable prices.
Campers tickets sold for the entire
fair at reduced rates.
The railroads of the state have
promised round trip tickets for one
fare, good any day of the fair.
A bureau of information will enable
people to secure stopping places at
reasonable rates. Engagements NAV
be made by mail, so that parties will
be sure of places and know where to
go on arrival in the city. The Fair
management and the city will CO.
operate to make the stay of visitors
pleasant and furnish all desired durino
their stay in the city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Ladies Drill Company.

Col. W. o. Newton, of this city,
is making arrangements to have.
at our County Fair, company of
uniformed young ladies, not less
than 20 nor more than 40 in num-
Der. As the Valley is noted for
the number of ite handsome ladies,
We may expect to see fine dis
play. The ladies who will accept
place in this proposed company,
will hand in their names not later
than the Goth of July, either to
Col. Newton or the DAILY
TIMES, 80 as to prepare for the
drill. This will be one of the
most delightful events at the fair,
and only requires q little interest
by the public to make its grand
success.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Tho price Attracts.

The great desire Of the purchasing
public is to get an article little below
the ruling rates. Even if the difference
amounts to but penny OF two the es-
tablishment which offers that advantage
will be busy, while houses asking the
penny or two more will be idle. Re-
member this principle in stating prices
for your "ads." If what you havo to
offer is quoted at figure little be-
low its usual price you'll find no difficulty
In disposing of it.-Philadelphia Item.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Tho Time to Advertise,

Hard times force many alleged bust.
ness men to hide their faces and be1noen
their Ill luck. They also force many,
through inaction, to fail. tbs, however,
the golden opportunity Of the bright
plucky man who has the nerve to ad-
vertise and push his goods. He talks to
buyers through his advertisements
making them larger and inserting them
oftener, so that his goods are continually
moving. He thus has a clear field, and,
knowing how to use it. gets tho public'e
mpney.-Exchange,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

The Burbank building, corner of
Fonrth and Erie streets, is abont torn
down. It was one of the old land
marks Of Erie street. and was erected
% . temporary business house for W.
g Eliis after the big fire of November
Il, 72 The building was used for store
purposes for twenty-seven years, when
10 fact. 1t was only intended to be used
until new building could he put up
By Nj. Ellis in the spring of 1873. The
new two story brick that is to be erec-
ted BY Mr.. Burbank will greatly i'm.
prove the looks of that corner.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

The Little Sioux Independent says:
"Rev. Chas. NJ. Sheldon and other min.
listers who walked three miles or more
to boycott the Sunday cars in Detroit, &
the Endeavorers who rode in tho cars
but boycotted Sunday papers, would
be more likely to walk op sne same
side with the pharisee than 's'In His
Stensi
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Democratic Caucus.

The democrats of Boomer township,
Pottawattamie county, will meet in
caucus at the Boomer township hall,
on Saturday evening, July 29th, for the
purpose of appointing six delegates to
attend the democratic county conven-
tion which will be held in Council
Bluffs on August 2nd, 1899.
JOIN GuNNETT,
Township Chairman.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Creston American: "The professors
of our Universities have been told not
to talk on the Philippine question, and
now the order has gone forth that they
must keep mum about trusts. To be
frst-class professor in the eyes of
the monopolisr and imperiallst, q man
should be deaf and dumb"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Struck on the Head by q Pile
Driver.

Yesterday afternoon, about 4 O'Clock
Tare Pruttt, boy about seventeen
years old, was instantly killed at the
Illinois Central grading camp, short
distance east of Logan, where the
company is putting IN the overhead
crossing system.
Young Pruitt was employed at the
camp in the capacity Of water carrier,
and was on bis way to the pile driver
gang whom the accident happened. As
he attempted to pass the pile driver
which was In operation at the time.
he stepped too near the machine and
the huge steel hammer weighing over
ton, struck him on the head, crusl,-
ing the skull and otherwise bruisine
the body. Death wes instantaneous.
"A coronor's' jury empanelled in Lo-
gan last night, after due deliberation
decided the boy was dead and that his
death was caused by his own needless.
ness. The remains were turned over
to relatives who took them to Honey
Creek for burial.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

VIM Harmon yesterday closed oon-
tracts with the management Of the
Ferris commedians, whereby that ex.
cellent company will appear in this
city in weeks repertoire commencing
Monday, December 4. The company,
of seventeen members, will produce
only new, royalty plays.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

George Chrstman, the popular con-
tractor and brick mason, is finishing
mp the work around the new Presby.
terian church. He will accept our
thanks for fine job done for US.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Henry Fitzgibbcn, Jim Fitzgibbon,
Eddie Fitzgibbon and j. E. Kirkwood
returned from Chicago this morning,
where they had been with train of
NafflA
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Thomas Egan arrived in the Valley
from Alliance, Neb, where he has a
large railroad contract. fle says he
has more work than he can find men
and teams to do,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Mrs w. ID Blackburn has the most
elegant Nastnrtinms to lie seen in
the county. She Will save the seeds
this fall and cpn furnish them to her
friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Dullness Begets Dullnes..

Do you tell US, o candidate for the
custom of the community, that you'can't
afford 70 advertise because your business
is dull2 Listenl It Is dull because you
don't advertise, and you don't advertise
because it is dull, so the vacant circle is
complete. We tell you. if yon are doing
III, to advertise that you may do well,
and, II you are doing well, to advertise
that you may do better.-Prentica
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
River Cutting on Iowa side,

AsASS4 SNVVAA6 OA lOWd 0lu6.
With the subsistence of the June rise
In the Missouri river the restless river
has followed the prediction to de-
stroy its banks and adjoining property,
and within the last few days has cut
away large slices of land on the Iowa
side that was supposed to be amply
protected by the expensive govern.
ment riprappiDg completed few years
ago.
An investigation made yesterday by
City Engineer Etnyre showed the riv-
or is making swift inroads upon the
strip of solid ground shutting t.out of
Big Lake on the north. More than 10
acres of good farming land has disap-
peared and with 1t about a quarter of
the government riprayping, The cur.
rent is setting directly from the Ne.
hranks side and striking the Iowa bank
with force. which, In the opinion of
the city engineer, will soon turn it into
Big lake. Should this happen that his
toric wild rice swamp will be transfer
red into the main channel of the river,
and the long piling bridge just erected
by the Illinois Central Railway Com
pany will disappear. Once into the
lake the current will have flanked near.
ly all of the riprapping constructed by
the government, and there is a posi-.
bility that it might cut away consid-
erable portion of the approach to the
Terminal bridge on the Iowa side.
The situation was considered by the
city engineer to be of such grave char
acter that he deemed 1t necessary to
call the attention of the city council
70 ~ ano request ''a' mo-" .y 20 officially
notify the Missouri river commission.
Council Bluffs Department Of tha
World Herald.
Things not Generally Known
The first deaf and dumb asylum was
founded in England, by Thos. Braid.
wood, 1860; and the first in the United
States was at Hartford, Con-, in 1917.
The largest diamond In the world is
the BraganZa, being part of the Portu'
gese jewels. 1t weighs 1880 carats. 1,
was found in Brazil in 1741.
II train were run at rate of thirty
miles an hour, day and night, without
a stop, it would require $50 years tt
make the journey from the earth to the
sun.
| The total number of newspapers pub
lished In the world at the present Tim.
is estimated at 10000, OF which abon
One-half are printed IN the English Ian
guage.
The highest mountain on the glob,
is not Mt. Everest, but Mt Hercules
on the Isle of Papua, New Guinea. l
is 32, ,763 feet in height, being 3,78l fee
higher than Mt. Everest.
The tallest man was John Hale, o
Lancanshire. England, who was 8 fee
6 inches in height. His hand was 1
inches long and 81 inches broad,
1t is said that crows, eagles, ravens
and swans live to be one hundred year
old; herons so; parrots, go; pelicans an,
geese, SO; skylarks, 30; sparrow hawks
40; peacocks. canaries. and cranes. "a.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

John and Frank Girton have gone to
Rock Valley, South Dakota, where
they expect to work in the harvest
fields this season.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

!, Clarence Goltry, Of this city and
Miss Emma A. Cunningham, Of Blair,
WeFe married in Council Bluffs yester-
Aday afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

All trimmed and untrimmed
hats, also sailors, flowers, braids
and in fact anything ia millinery
goods at greatly reduced prices at
tina Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

81 Dee Harris who has been In the city
tho psst Eve weeks the guest of rela.
tives leaves for his home in Sheldon
this evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Ed S. Garrison, Clerk Of the Court of
Harrison county, passed through this
city this afternoon on his way to Hot
Springs, South Dakota.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Miss Myrtle Harris accompanies
Mrs. John Harrison to Extra to-
morrow, where she will spend several
weeks Visiting friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

(. Dr.. Chapman received q letter from
Lols this morning, in which she says
she thinks she will be able to start
home next week,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

MISS Lillian Luces departed this
noon for Cedar Rapids, where she will
b. the guest of friends for several
dsys.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

DR.. Rhoden, of Moda.e. Chairman of
the Democratic Central Committee,
was caller to-day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Henry Herring, of River Sioux, was
In the city on business this forenoon. !.
He Was enroute home from Indepen-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Mrs. F. DeCou, of Ksnsas City, Mo-,
is in the Valley, the guest of Mrs. d,
Finley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

J.D. Veal, of Little Sioux, was in
the city on business this forenoon. He
was enroute home from Chicago where
he had been with shipment of live
stock.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Pete sublett and Albert Schultz Of
Clay, were trading in the Valley yes
terday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Miss Jose Harmon is visiting in the
country with the family of VIM. Ryan,
near Modale this week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

The wster main ia being extended
from Erie to Superior street, on Second
street. A four-inch main is being
laid.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

]. P. Martin transacted business in
Omaha today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Lewis Erickson, of Raglan tewn
ship, is in the Valley the guest of Eric
Erickson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs, j. B. Lyon are in the
CITY of Omaha today attending the Ex-
position.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Kansas thinks there will be three
hundred million bushel of corn raised
in that state this year.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

II. G. Connect returned this morning
from two weeks trip to Chicago and
Indianapolis.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Hopkins and
daughter, Ruby, are in Omaha today
attending the exposition.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

DIR. Montgomery of Council Bluffs
visited with DR.. s. +. DeVore in this
CITY TODAY.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Mrs. Z. Il. Goodrich went to Omaha
this afternoon, where she goes to at
tend the wedding of her neice, Miss
Bulah Fleming, tomorrow afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Miss Margaret welch, Of Boone,
Yistted friends II! this city yesterday
eHening She was enropte home FROM
Norfolk. !:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

F. E. Gates is laying off today. He
ran rusty nail into his foot yester-
day, and can hardly get around today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Chas stoops, of David City. Neb
and o. T. Berg. of Blair, stockholders
in the Globe Clothing company, of this
city, were in town yesterday afternoon
the guests of +. w. Schnurr.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Thirty-four years ago yesterday, the
Western railway, arrived in Boone
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Mrs. Frank hatcher, Of Chadron, is
in the Valley, the guest of Miss Josie
Tamisiea.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Robinson and
Miss Name Camp are spending the
day at the Omaha exposition.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Frank Tsmisiea looked after lega
business In Logan this afternoon.

j. w. Ernsdorf, Of Logon, was in
Getty on business Yesterday evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

DR.. F. A. Comfort, of Omaha, was In
the Valley today the guest of DIR. Ed.
TOmlensOn, veterinary surgeon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

F. Bowie, of Blenco. transacted busi.
ness in this city yesterday afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Wednesday, July l 9.

Mrs. w. T. Roden is reported very
sick today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

8 F.s. Crahill is in Omsha on bust.
mess this afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20

Letter list for the week ending July
18th, 1899;
Cobb, Us
Goodman, Fred
Haynes, G w
Harris, Edgar
Kellogg, H H
Millboum, VT
McCluskey, George
shqlmsqh, J9hn
White, PA
Parties calling for any of the above
will please say advertised and give
date of publication.
D.J. Album, 2. NJ.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-20
Stricken with Paralysis.

yesterday morning, at 8 o'clock,
John Dewell. of Magnolia, was stricken
with paralysis. He was carried to his
home and has remained unconscious
ever since. He can slightly move his
limbs on the right side. The physicians
IN attendance hold out very little hope
for his tina, recovery.