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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
j. Thompson.
FLOUR, FEED AND HAY.

That the trade in flour, feed and hay
is all important one Ill any community
is we'll known, and that Missouri Val.
ley has such q representative concern
of this kind as the one named above
aud located on Erie st Get near the
pumping station, is source of credit
TO the city. This business was started
by Mr. Thomson one year ago and has
been growing steadily ever since. He
handles all the best grades of flour and
feed as we'll as hay and any quantities
can be had in large or small orders.
Among the more prominent brands of
standard flour, Mr. Thomson handles,
Cream of the Valley" straight" :"
Harvest Queen" and "Champion" for
which he-nas exclusive sale. Through
able management and enterprlslng
methods, Mr.. Thomson has extended
his trade throughout this city and all
he towns and parts of Harrison
county, Previously to engaging III
mercantile life here he was a grain
buyer of reputation. Mr. Thomson is
a careful and energetic business man
and has the full respect and confidence
of all acquainted with him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
J. P. Martin.
REAL ESTATE AND I.oAns.

A real estate agent is the prime fac
tor in the development OF any city.
The investor, the capitalist, the manu-
facturer and the mechanic alike seek
information, suggestion and advice al
his hands and he cannot be ignored
where success is to become an assured
feature III the building upof any To-
cality. TIE real estate interests of this
city and county are of the first magni-
tnde, and gentleman engaged in this
line in Missouri Valley, is Mr.. j. r..
Martin. He has cen in business here
for two years and has built up large
business and one that reflects the high
est credit upon his ability, He does a
general real estate business, buy ing
selling and exchanging property, and
renting, and making loans at a low
rate of interest on good acceptable Sc.
curlty, Mr. Martin handles all kinds
of desirable property. lie is a busi-
ness man of the highest standing and
prominence, is we'll known in the trade
and enjoys the confidence and esteem
of all,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
w G Fensler
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.

A large and neatly arranged store
room on Erie street, stocked with an
of the many articles which
enter into the food line; corps of as
sistants in the order department; a de
livery equipment kept busy accommo-
dating customers; these are all hard
facts that suggest business of re-
markable proportions This busy
grocery store is owned by Mr.. w. e..
Fensler, and operated under his per-
sonal direction and management.
With his Characteristic enterprise, Mr..
Fensler has built up a nice business
and the relations of the establishment
with the public, are all that could be
desired; the best facilities in buying
being enjoyed, and quantities that
force prices, measure the size OF orders
to the jobber an manufacturer. This
is truly an up-to-date store and carries
an unusually fine line of staple ano
fancy groceries, provisions, flour
fruits. canned goods aud vegetables
Mr. Fensler is one of Missouri Valley
progressive business men and the es
tablshment ranks second to none II
he mattaF of variety aud excellence o
prampt SERVICE and honorabl
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
g w Forde
PLUMBING AND TIMING.

The whole history of modern sani.
tary progress is written in plumbing
Compare the work done now with that
Of twenty five years ago; you will say
the modern is the better of the two.
Taking large contracts is easily within
the resources of the work shop of Mr.
q. w. Forde, on the south side of Erie
street. For many miles around you
will not find another plumbing estab-
lishment with such facilities as he can
put at your command. He has expert
knowledge, long experience, and mod
ern tools, enabling him TO do all kinds
of plumbing, steam fitting, ETC., as it
shonld be done, economically and we'll
Mr.. Forde also does tin-work in con-
nection and is prepared to handle any
thing in that branch of trade. He
carries bicycles and sundries and
makes speciality of bicycle repairing.
If you have anything in his line, take
it to him, and no matter how import
ant, he will guarantee satisfaction in
every case.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
g. Clatterbaugh.
BlACKsMlTl1NG AND
MACON WORK.

WAGON Work.
Have yop eyer given it 9 Thought
tho difference between skilled labor
and that which is not skilledY Or have
you just gone along without any re-
CARDS for the fitness of things? 1t will
pay you to colssioer the matter, and,
when it comes to scientific horseshoe
ing OF repairing that buggy or wagon,
also painting and trimming, you will
want it done by someone who knows
how to do it right. Mr. Clatterbaugh
is expertly skilled in his business, ard
is prepared to satisfactorily and prop
erly execute any j ,b of this kind that
may be entrusted to him. He Will
show you the difference, both in price
and appearance, between neat, skilled
workmanship and cheap, shoddy labor;
Mr. Clatterbangh is alGo capable or
handling fine machine work lie be-
gan in his present location about four
months ago. He is well known here
! and his shop, which is the old Skeltor
place, is located on the east side Of
Sixth street, is fully equipped. You
cannot regret having patronized hin
| for he is pa;nstaking in all his deal
lings. Mr. Clatterhangh is one of oul
test eitigens and 10 meeting with
| great success.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
IVar Bolin.
HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS.

Mr.. Bolin is known in this copmun
ity for his honesty and reliability in all
things, and his trade extends through
out the country roundabout. lie be-
gan seven years ago and is located on
the north side of Erie street, where he
has we'll arranged room filled with
slLkinds of new and second hand
goods for household adornment, in
cludlng furniture, hardware, stoves,
carpets, window shades, etc, which
are In good condition and are offered
TO the public at extremely low prices.
He has great variety of goods that
are we'll worth your while to inspect.
and he can interest you in many
things. Mr. B0lin is substantial and
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
,toch,
practice.
I
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Geo s ca
DECORATOR AND DEALER in
PAPER, PAINTS Erc


No branch of business has made
more rapid strides in recent years than
mat OF the painter and decorator II
llis connection we take pleasure in
caillng attention to the busy establish-
ment OF MIR. Geo. s.. Green on E,ie
east OF Fifth street This buslnt So
was Started several years ago. and At
every step may be seen evidence of the
taate and experience of tho proprie,or
whose efforts to foster and Improve
ehs pubic interest have not been mn
awaiting. All kinds of exterior and
interior work are done, such as pam,
ing. sign work, paper hanging, lrcsco
ng, etc Contracts are executed 81,
owest possible prices; are positiyel,
guaranteed and the trade of IN.
house has assumed enormous propor-
lions. A large stock of latest and
most fashionable designs in wall pape1
which is always on hand, has made
THIS concern famous all through the
county. Mr.. Green also furnishes
tents and awnings of reliable manu-
facture. Ii you desire to save mcney
you cannot do it easier than by patron.
lzing Mr.. Green, where you meet those
who are never lacking in their en-
deavor to please, and where a hearty
welcome is extended to all.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
L. n. Goodrich & Son.
GROCERIES, FRUITS, FEED, CEocKE,y
AND QUEENswARE

OltOClSRlES, FRUITS, FEED, CIOCKEI,Y
AND QUEENswARE
Missouri Valley abounds in grocery
stores, and while some are more
elaborate than others, still they are
all more or less important. One that
TIE TIMES takes special. pride in
speaking of to its readers Is that of l.
N Goodrich u Son, which is managed
by J Is Goodrich, who took charge re.
Gently. This store has been In busl-
ness here for the past nineteen years
and the store is one of the best known
in Harrison county. Mr.. Goodrich
carries complete line of fancy and
staple groceries, flour, feed and queens
ware and he sees that everything is
fresh and up-to date, which fact
largely accounts for the substantial
patronage bestowed upon him in the
years that he has been on speaking
terms with the grocery trade of the
city. MIR. j. X. Goodrich is popular
young man of excellent qualities and
we predict for the store continued
success under his management. 1t is
now the Oldest business house in town.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
The Star Restaurant.
MRS. MARY MURPHY, PROP.

No matter how substantial the meal
may be, you want it carefully prepared
and serYed. This is why so many peo-
pie eat at the restaurant conducted by
Mrs. Mary Murphy at the corner OF
Sixth and Ontario streets. IT is q very
,oDR]aF resort and is open day and
s,aE for serving patrons With the
sye. -celieHt meats, vegetables and
most .. '>eSt coffee. A speciality is
The very y otnFts apu NJ ea's M,'rn,,, ~,
made of shor. "4fs: MIS-. ptulpus
has proven her hersa,f "eiatlHg whal
and successful, and appr. ~ pp.n ~.
fhe people require, she makes als
10 give it to them. She startes..
place tritle over two months ago an. !,
has built up patronage which reflects
her popularity and enterprise She is
an active member of the knights aud
Ladies of Security,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
The First National Bank

among the monetary lnstltu-
tions of the county, which bear:
the prestige of years of useful and
faithful service to the community
wherein located, none stand forth
more prominently, Is more de-
serving of popular esteem, or pos
sesses IN q greater measure the
full confidence of the public than
the First National Bank, of Mis-
souri, Valley. Its history has been
one of steady progress along the
lines OF wise conservatism and
matured Judgment. In 1884,
when the growing activities of
mercantile life sought the assist
ance of further banking facilities,
dates the origin of this enterprise.
During all the years of it's busi-
ness career this institution has
been responsive at all times to the
financial wants of the community;
and alike in periods of depression
as in days of prosperity has it
ever been faithful. The bank is
equipped with all the requisites
and facilities known to first.class
institution, being provided with
deposit boxes of latest improve
ments, built thoroughly fire-proof
and admirably adapted for the
safety of papers and valuables.
All the departments of a general
banking business are effectually
covered; the approved accounts Of
firms and individuals are received,
time and demand loans made on
acceptable security. exchange
bought and sold, and special at
tention given to collections. The
bank is no less noted for it's able
management than for it's financial
strength. II president, Mr.. L. NJ.
Kellogg, one of our wealthiest
citizens, and Mr.. Jno. 8. McGav-
rem, the cashier, both executive
officers for yeays, have guided it's
course and shaped policy which
has resulted in it's reputation for
popular confidence and upaues-
tionable reliability. Their ability
and judgment as financiers obtain
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
J ID Tanisiea
STAPLE AND Fancy GRocEp1Es
FRUITS, CIGARS, TOBACCO.

FRUITS, CIGARS, TOBACCO.
Conspicuous among the numerous
groceries OF the town, and one that il
we'll known TO the local trade, is that
OF MrJ ID Tamlslea, which Is located
on the south side of Erie street. Thls
house'was started over twenty wears
ago, and through all this time has
maintained a wide popularity and
prestige for quality Of goods. large
variety, and general excellence. The
premises are neat and the store is filled
with choice selection of everything
to the grocery trade as well
as fruits, cigars. tobacco and confec-
tlonery. All patrons are waited upon
promptly and in u polite manner. and
orders are delivered at once. Mr. Tam.
lslea is thoroughly posted as to the re-
quirements of the trade. which he
caters to, and that he is meeting with
success is made evident by this large
enjoyed. He is ono of the
people of Missouri Valley
and has done much for the ADVANCE
ment of its interests.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
MISSOURI VALLEY IOWA. THURSDAY, AUG 1900

the premises. imported aud domestic
cigars of the highest grades are kept,
as we'll as daily papers and monthly
publications.. Mr. Harmon has been
conducting this business since 1883 and
has been emlnently successful lie is
highly regarded III business circles and
ls manager OF the New Theatre,
which will open for the season Septem-
ber 9TH, with the Rusco Il Holland
minstrels, consisting of fifty five peo-
pie MIR Harmon has been very par
ticular to book the best companies and
such attractions as usually go to
Omaha and Sioux City make up the
liat
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
G A Walker
Dry GooDs, SHOES, FURNISHING

DRY GOODS, SHOES, FURNISHINGS.
Many have been the changes exper
fenced in Missouri Valley since 1875
Enterprises have been started only IA
enjoy brief existence. New stores
WIKI rosy promises ITO beat all records''
have packed up and gone, but in all
these years the "Qld Reliable" estab-
lishment of q A Walker has kept
right along serving the public faith
fully and well, and making for itself
a reputation for sterling integrity that
has entrenched it deeply Ill the conf
dence the public. Mr. Walkers stock
embraces the very. best in dry goods,
shoes. and furnishing goods. Every
thing is busy activity about his store,
and Mr. Walker does not need any in
PRODUCTION, but now as always, will
give honest values for all money spent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
Missouri Valley Of Today
A City In Which the People Take a
Pardonable Pride.
Some Of lts Representative Merchants.

HS the loyal citizens of Missouri Valley view
city taken within the past few years. aud
coaempae promising future The closing OF the nine
century the most period OF
Valleys has witnessed remarkable building
done than for several previously
enjoyed largely increased trade number
%. new opened the has ure
forged of the mercantile centers
western Iowa positive proof the condition of city is
fair standing the leading business establish
rnents The Missouri Valley typ6ed by large
progressive HOUSES handling complete stocks aud supplying
territory remarkable for their extent
and % sy Every line veil represented and that IN full
aud most credisble manner The citizens Of Missouri Valley
find NO ~ s for visiting other cities to buy goods the
s exist here usually better prices be had
tbe expense Of business is merely v when compared
- c;ta A;apr Valley always been noted for the
seryav and at the ana
Of it's business men, evidenced b. 'ne pe''D' e " u
various branchesin in which they engaged
"THERE is NO PLACE LIKE h. 'hE
to buy everything you need in any line Home trading M
of the of all thriving communities make ours tn.
city of it's size earth it only necessary the wealth o.
community should be kept the confines Of
county Don't send money foreign markets. II will
back Spend here our own
Then will only full you will have
chance of getting it back in the regular business
Your neighbours prosperity to the
wealth of the community Isn't SO? Think over Then read
the advertisements of local merchants through
the pages Of the TINES and purchase his par
tular line will the largest value quality and
ell have established regulations Do buy gold from
the city call
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02

CIGARS, ,,.o o.inu
Smolt. fe,
Another notewortn,
concern in our city that n.
widespread popularity is the CO.,.
llonery store and loan establishment of
VIZ w Lloyd. lie engaged in this
business last winter and the public has
earned TO appreciate that lie calr.es
AN excellentand fresh stock. Mr. Lloyd
makes a specially of short time loans
at low rates of interest on good col
lateral security. He does an exten-
Slve business III this line and has the
reputation of being extra ordinarily
fair in the valuation of all articles in.
tended for security. Mr. Lloyd has
been identified with the business in.
terests of Missouri Valley for almost
fourteen years and has during that
time made many fast friends. lie is
always at the store to wait on custom
ers, and it's needless to say that ain
are most courteously treated. Besides
being the first one to Accommodates
people with money in this manner. Mr.
Lloyd was the man who also opened
the first lunch room in Missouri Val.
ley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
w NJ Harmon
TEMPERANCE AND BILLIARD HALL

AND BILLIARD HALL.
Missouri Valley possesaes one of the
best furnished and most thoroughly
equipped billiard. pool and temperance
halls in Western Iowa, which Is locat
ed on tho south side of Erie street, and
is the daily resort for tho best classes
in this vicinity. Billiards, the gentle.
manly sport of all sports" is interest,"
ing more people than ever, and it is q
great convenience to the people of Mis-
souri, Valley to claim such an institu-
tion: Mr. Harmon prides himself upon
handling the best class of trade in
town and that the most gentlemanly
conduct is at all times preserved about
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
r j Stanley.

lIESTAUltANT AND LUNCH lOOM.
Last week witnessed the opening of
Mr. II. j. Stanley's restaurant and
lunch room, winch is gradually bu,
surely becoming one of the most pop
ular resorts in the city. On the north
side of Erie street q nicely furnished
and we'll kept room is occupied and
here you can obtain at all hours, either
day or night, the most tempting meals
and lunches. Quite number of per
sons can be accommodated at one sit
ting; tie meals are appetizingly pre-
pared and include everything from the
local and foreign markets. Oysters
and game will be made speciality in
season. Mr. Stanley is found mos,
capable end atfable business man and
has already won numerous friends. He
il o tireless worker and formerly had
charge Of "The Brunswick" at Ere
mont, Nebraska
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
HOME, SWEET HOME. :"

1898: The leading spirits are Mr.
Fred Schwertley, president; j. s.
Dewell, vice president; w. j.
Burke, cashier; W. r. Cox, assist
ant cashier. These gentlemen,
together with W. A. Smith and
John Young, form the board of
directors.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02

FRUITS, CONFECTIONERY
AND NOTIONS.
An establishment that has gained a
widespread popularity ls that of Mr.
Soren Brown on East Erie street. The
place has been serving the people since
1897, and they have learned To ap-
preciate its convenlences. The prem
ises are we'll arranged and the stock
embraces a complete supply of gro
ceries, fruits, confectionery and no.
tions. All goods handled by Mr.
Brown are of the purest quality, and
long ago he established reputation
for honorable business methods and
low prices. He is we'll known to all
classes and his sterling qualities make
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02

epterprising young man and by dint
of hard work and satisfactory treat
ment of all customers has built UP a
patronage of large proportions. If
you have anything in this line to buy
or sell, we advise you by all means
to call uDOn hlm.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
Soren Brown.

GROCERIES, FRUITS, CONFECTIONERY
AND MOTIONS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19

Among the notable society functions
that will take place during the week.
win be the hop to be given by the Ma
jestic Club. ut their commodlous quar-
ters In the HornbrOok block. on Main
street, on "Wednesday evening, 1t VIII
be the last affair given at the club until
after the penltentlal season. The rooms
are being eiabUrateiy decorated for the
occasion with orange and blue bunting,
In the bali room there viii be a bank Of
magnolIas, behind which an orchestra
will discourse the dance music. Cards
will be provided for those not desiring
to dance and some spirited contests
with the pasteboards viii occur. About
sixty couples are expected to be present
among whom will be u large contingent
OF steubenvllle people.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
Washington 5 Birthday
Dewey Day.

Welcome, thrice welcome to the thousands d
strangers who are to be with US on next Thursday
Come, one and all Of you, and make yourselves At
home; take rest iyoure tired; take stroll through
the store if you want instruction and information;
check your satchels, bags and bundles if you want
ease and comfort, and if you want to combine the
useful with agreeable, profit with pleasure, then enjoy
the ceremonies of the day. also the Great Special
Bargain Feast The Hub has provided in honor If
the day
If you want Winter Hats or Furnishings we have
plenty Of them We are also ready to show you the
newest creations for the coming spring. Those who
come from long distance can easily save their rav-
cling expenses by taking advantage Of this great sale
One price to ALL Money back whenever you say so
larger stock than any three houses in the city com.
bined
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19


The U. s. Flag & Decorating Co., Of
New York and Boston, Office in Fish
er's foundry building, No. 1920 Mar
ket street. They take contracts for
decorations Of all kinds for dewey
Day" for business houses or resi-
dences. Large experience in this line
Of work in all parts Of the United
States. Had contracts for official dec
orations for dewey Day" at New
York City and Montpelier, Vt, and
Knights Templar Conclave at Pitts
burgh, Pa. Did the decorating for
the Pittsburgh Pure Food Fair, a
short time since. A large stock Of
best strictly standard Bunting and
Flags, Dewey Paintings, Naval Flags
and everything appropriate for deco
rations for this weeks grand event.
Call at Fishers foundry building, No.
1920 Market street, and see designs
and get prices. dewey Day" is
close ut hand, and you should not
delay.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
a.ggltEIlaetlear
once. Cd ana q FonrteentA street.
Naw Advertisements.

Bank statement-National Exchange
Bank.
g. Company,
Grand Opera House-Blue Jeans.
Opera HOuse-Heilo, Bill!
Dewey Day Proclamation.
For Sale-slmps0n y Tatum.
Desirable Property for Sale = ROLF q
Zane.
ayomei-R. T. Booth company-secOnd
page,
&ashinston's Birthday The Hub =
Eighth page.
Five Weeks From Friday Furni-
ture Store-Fifth page
New Spring Top coats-Kraus Brothers
Fifth pHge.
Ipany- Eighth page.
Great Rebuilding sale-stope 8 Thomas
Eighth page.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. E. stlfel & Co.
Fifth page.
New Haviland Dinner sets-John Frle-
del e Co.-See0nd page,
Must Be Sold Before March Boston
Shoe Syndicate-Flfth page.
Decorators for Dewey DRy--U. s. Flag
and Decorating Company fifth page.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19

A typographical error In Stone &
Thomas advertisement in a Sunday
paper mentioned ladies' dress skirts
at 25c and zoe. Should have been
s2.es and $4.9s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
rAM1uY WASHING.

Rough Dry Washed, starched and
Dried 3 cents per pound.
Flat Work, Washed and 1roned, 3
cents per pound.
All hand work finished l0 cents
mar pound. At LUT2 BROS.
Home Steam Laundry.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19

$50 invested on Stock Exchange will
yield $500. No rhurRe until profits
rench that amount Highest REFERENCE.
a. NJ, AISSf.fE, IS Broadway, New
York. d&w