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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
Do cnrpets Shorten Life1

Just think what n horrible receptacle
Of unclean things the carpet is in the
rich English or French house.! Where
there are carpets. people should OH en-
tcring be given slippers, as in the Meth
erlands, or the footbath. as at Turk
ish mosque. Making servants sweep
carpets is another proof that evil is
wrought for want Of thought. Flou-
rens attributed the prevalence of lung
and throat diseases in England to car
peted rooms.-Iondon Truth.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
We Are shorter Mt Night.

1t Is an undoubted fact that the hui
man body is shorter at night than in
the morning, and that is due to the
weight of the body COMPRISING the
intervertebral cartilagcs. During sleep
or while in recumbent position. the
pressure being removed, their natural
elasticity enables them to resume their
normal size: consequently the height of
an individual will vary from three
eighths to half IN inch between morn
ing and night
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
Early Dirt,..

The green finch is the earliest riser.
1t pipes as early as half past In the
morning. The blackcap begins at hnlf
past 2. 1t is nearly o'clock before
the blackbird appears. 1t is heard half
an hour before the thrush. and the
chirp of the robin begins about the
same length of time before that of the
wren. The house sparrow and the tom.
tit take the last stage of the list.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
noled ana cornered.

Wife-I mended the hole In your
trousers pocket last night after you
had gone to bed. John. dear. Now, am
l not thoughtful wife?
Husband (dubiously)-Well-
:ou are thoughtful enough. my dear.
but how the mischief did you discover
that there was a hole in my pocket?-
Exchange.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22

The Old Settlers meeting of Harri-
son county will be held at Magnolia
on Thursday, August 29th. The fol-
lowing committees have been selected:
Chairman Committee on stands and
privileges, w. T. Fallon.
Committee on music, N. s. Law
renee.
Committee on program, A. NJ. Fly.
rando, Mrs. j. Holden aud Margaret
Cooper.
Secretary, A. M. Fyrando.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
An On. arr.

Mrs. Jones-Arc YOU aware. Mrs.
Skinbone, that your dog has just bitten,
my little Willie?
Mrs. Skinbone-What your Willie.I
who has only just got over scarlet fe-i
yer? Oh. Mrs. Jones, If anything
should happen to Fido I'd never forgive
you.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
Advantages OF Port Cities.

The revenue New York derives from
the rental Of piers to the Cunard. the
White Star, the American. the Atlantic
Transport. the French, the Leyland,
the National and other lines is nearly
$1,0OO.OOO annually. The White Star
line pays the largest rental, $217, 900;
the Cunard line is next with $4,000
and the American line third with $751;
4OO.-Ainslee's.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
Half Rates to Des Moines,
Iowa,

Via the North. Western Line. Ex.
sursion tickets will be sold at one fare
for the round trip, August 20 and 81,
limited to return until August %. in
elusive, and August % to 81, inclusive
limited to return until September 2,
inclusive, on account of Democratic
State Convention and State Fair. Ap-
ply to agents Chicago 8 Northwest
ern R'y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
UnaelHah

$50 you proposed to Miss ChillersY' Z.
"Yes." answered Willie Washington.
"You must have known she would
reject you.s
"Of course. But 1t is an old saying
that women can't keep a secret, and I
was afraid she would get to comparing
notes. l had proposed to all the other
girls, and l didn't want her to feel
slighted. "-Washington Star.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
Another Cheap Rate to Cali
fornia.

Advance circulars have reached this
city announcing another cheap round
trip rate to California. The rate of
$45 for the round trip from Missouri
river points to San Francisco and re.
turn, will become effective September
10 and continue on sale until the 9th.
Returning the tickets are available un-
til November 18th.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
England. Old Common Field system.

"A common Held" Is quite distinct
from common" 1t is field be-
longing to numerous owners The land
consists Of long narrow strips, perhaps
not more than ten yards wide and rum
ming parallel with one another. What
are the exact rules of cultivation that
obtain in Kent today We do not know,
but of old it was usual to have regu-
lar rotation. such as wheat one year,
barley or oats the second and fallow
the third. When the crops were har-
vested. each member Of the community
getting his or her share. all could put
In their cattle. which roamed over the
whole field, feeding on the stubbc. etc.
And this was termed the fright OF
sack" The common field" system was
gradually done away with by statutes
in the rcigns of George Ill and Will
liam IV.-London Express.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
A Proper Apology.

"How many cranks live in this street
besides yourself?"
THAT'S an insult, sir!"
"Oh, well. apologize. How many
cranks live in this street including
yourself f?"-Baltimore World.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
SRRPn9

Art Dealer-Yes. that was painted by
one Of the old masters. But. beg your
pardon. sir. you must not touch it with
your umbrella.
Old Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the mat
ter? Isn't 1t dry yet?
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
Are There None1

Johnnie, give me an example of a
combination of meaningless phrases"
"Yes'm. A burglar proof safe stood
in fireproof block. k."-Cleyeland Plain
Dealer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
Democratic Go. Convention.

The Democrats Of Harrison County, Iowa,
will meet in delegate convention at Logan, on
Wednesday, September 4th 1901, at 1880 .. M,
to nominate candidates for the following Offices:
Representative.
Treasurer.
Sheriff,
Superintendent Of schools.
Surveyor.
Coroner.
Member Of Board of Supervisors for District
No. l composed of Allen, jackson. Little eioux
Morgan, Clay, Raglan. and Magnolia townships.
The convention will also select county chair
man and secretary Of the Democratic County
Central Committee for the ensuing year, and
transact any other business that may properly
come before it.
The basis of representation is one delegate
for'esch precinct and one additional delegate
for every twenty five votes or fraction Of thir-
teen or over cast for William ]. Bryan for pres
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
way ne prob.blv Dtd n.

"A Poet Acquires Fortune" is the
heading of recent newspaper article
He probably quit writing poetry and
went to work. Chicago Daily News.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22

CHARLES N. WOOD.
County Chairman.
Logan, Iowa. August 10th, 1901.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-22
A Business Proposition.

Secretary, A. M. Fyrando.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-08-02
To the Consumers Of our
Pure Pren1red p1ints
CABINET-MAKING
AND
n T p a IR I N q,
IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES.

TNHE undersigned, having a suitable shop,
l. is prepared to do the following work in
q thoroughly practical manner Making new
parts and otherwise repairing, scraping, pol
ishing and upholstering all kinds aud grades
OF Furniture. Baby Carriages, Trunks, vi
ohns aad Bows and all kinds Of Musical In
slruments repaired Gaming Chairs and re-
pairing all kinds OF Cane Furniture Mat
iresses made over in sections. Ticks renewed
aud new ones made to order. Enameling
Iron or Wood Furniture; EboniEing, Gid
ing, BROWSING, &c.
Samples Of Upholstery goods always on
hand, and cost given before work is DONE
Old Mahogany Furniture a speciality.
can give best Of reference from those for
whom | have done work. Satisfaction in all
cases or no charge. Terms moderate
Place Of business, W. E. Ricketts, Build
ing, Rockville Nd.
Thankful for past patronage respectfully
solicit continuance OF the same
oct l3-ly c. G. GRIFFIN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-08-02
New Firm, New Goods,
NEW PRICES !!

TRHIS advertisement merits attention. VT
l. want your trade and we intend 10 have
ii il lowest prices, fair dealing and highest
quality will get it.
Below we quote some of our special bar
gains.
IA As we are sole agents for celebrated
Columbus Buggy Company Vehicles we cat
sell you their best hand buff LeAther-Top
Buggies for .......-.................. $ll2 so
Canopy-Top Surreys, frOm.."" 65 90 up.
Side open TrAps.........-.......... 90 90 "
Dayton wagons ......... .........". Al 90 -
spindle buggles .......-........-" ~ %
Top buggies......... MINIMUM. 80 10 -
We also keep . large assortment Of Single
and Double Harness Of all kinds aud descrip-
ton, Saddles, Collars, LAp-Robes, Spreads,
Whips, ETC., which we will sell lower than
any other establishment
It will pay you 10 call and examine the
quality Of our goods and get our prices be-
fore you purchase elsewhere.
JACOB PoSS 4 son.
~ The firm Of Jacob Poss Son will
continue at the old stand the Livery and Sale
Stables which have been conducted by Jacob
Poss for 9 quarter Of q century.
Stylish Saddle Horses and fine single and
double Buggies and Carriages for hire at the
lowest prices.
We make a speciality OF furnishing Car
riages, in charge Of skillful, sober and polite
drivers, for weddings, receptions and funer-
ala
Every department OF the business has been
extended and improved, and charges for all
Glasses Of service reduced by the new firm.
JACOB POSS Il son,
mar lT-tf ROCKVILLE, MD.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
a Fated Family.

\ press report from Cheyenne says
John Fenton was convicted of murder
in the first degree at Basin City, Wyo-
ming, recently. He is the man who
killed Mrs. a. L. Hoover, wealthy
woman, who was formerly a resident of
Central City, in the Black Hills, q
daughter of George Castle, and a sis
ter of Mrs. Lancaster. of Belle Fourche.
He is reported to be j. P. Walters, for
several years deputy U. S. marshal at
Deadwood. He had known Mrs. Hoov.
er at Basin City and proposed mar
riage. She refused, and he shot her to
death at Thermopolis, where she was
on IA pleasure trip.-Deadwood Pio-
neer-Times.
1t will be recalled by those who re-
sided here in 1892 that George Castle,
the father of Mrs. Hoover, died very
mysteriously while walking out one
morning, along the foot of Battle
Mountain. After he had been away
from home longer than he should
search was made and Mr.. Castle was
found dead in ravine. Last year his
son, George, killed himself out in Mon
tana. Now Mrs. Hoover has met an
untimely end.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
Col. McLennan seriously Hurt.

A dispatch Thursday morning, dated
Wichita, Kansas, sent to POSTMASTER
Hot Springs, S. d." gives the following
bad news:
"McLennan thrown from buggy. Is
unconscious and in critical condition"
Signed, A. K Dodge.
Mr.. McLennan was just returning
from Oklahoma, where he had been on
account of the illness of his son. MIR.
Fenner, of the Palace, is in communi-
cation with Wichita parties, relative to
Mr.. McLennan's condition and it is
hoped he may not be SO seriously ip-
jured as the message would indicate.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
How.s This.

The late commando: of the Soldiers
Home at Hot Springs, Arthur Linn, of
Canton, has been officially reported
$1,000 short in his clothing account
with the state. The charge is made by
the public examiner, who claims to
have given the institution thorough
overhauling. Vouchers for the account
he says. have been mutilated and re.
moved. The facts have been submitted
to the attorney general, who will de.
eide whether criminal prosecution
shall be commenced. Meanwhile, of
course, Mr.. Linn is innocent until the
charges against him have been proven
and his friends will hope for the best
He has been in bad company. Few of
Ex-Governor Lees appointees have
surrendered their offices with clean
hands.-Aberdeen News.
1t is hoped this is not SO bad as re-
ported and may prove to be only q
clerical error.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
ADetac,.ed Forest Reserve.

Supervisor Bullock of the Black
Hills Forest Reserve, has received no.
tice from Commissioner Herman that
by order of the secretary of the inter-
ior, the Black Hills reserve has been
detached from the superintendency of
Mr.. c.. w. Garbutt and made a separ-
ate reserve with Mr.. Bullock as the
supervisor in charge, who will report
direct to the department instead of
through the superintendent as hereto.
fore. This will increase the labors and
responsibilities of the supervisor, but
will expedite the business of the re-
serve and eliminate some of the red
tape. Pioneer Times.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
The Way It Works.

County Treasurer Title had another
busy day yesterday selling property
for taxes. Very few pieces lacked at
least one bidder, and to judge by the
way the property went the scavenger
law will prove to be good thing for it
will net be long before these tracts of
land which have not been bringing in
anything will be producing SO much
every year for the county in taxes.
And after things have got Strengthened
up taxes will not need be so high,
which will be another very good thing.
AS it is now taxes in Pennington coun-
ty are simply enormous, but after this
year there will be change.-Rapid
City journal.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15

your reporter got these facts said Bob
and Snip have been with the old SOL
diers SO long they know them from a
citizen, in fact they act about as we do.
John Arnold, of Huron, is failing
slowly but surely. He is very feeble
and not able to be out of bed. He is
patient and as cheerful as man can
be facing death at such short range.s
He told me day or SO ago tiny affairs
are all arranged and I am ready"
Joe Stalcup is tack again after a
mouths patient search among the
rocks of the upper Hills after "color".
"Pan Joe," as he is called, is the most
persistent and irdefatioueahle seprch.
er for rich diggings ever wrs in the
Home. II is the dream of his life to
make rich strike.
"Johny the bugler" came back Mon
day and asked for a warm corner for
the winter, promising to be good. He
said "when I woke up this morning
and saw the ground covered with snow
it scared mo and l thought, .Johnny,
you'd bettah let bulge alone and have
plenty of bread, meat and taters than
to be foolin' round with red LIQUOR,
and then wondered where l would
get Thanksgiving turkey, if I stayed
cut. so decided to come back and be
good, if [ can have my ole place." Ali
were glad to hear the bugle notes from
Johnnie's horn at dinnef time. He
will probably "be good" for couple of
months, when he will have ssto cut the
brass out of my mouf."
B. F. Nutten returned after an ab.
sence of three or four months. He
spent the time in the northern part of
the state and in North Dakota visiting
friends and hunting. He stayed in
Brown county to take in the goose and
duck season, but to his disappoint-
ment the season changed there SO sud-
denly from warm balmy autumn to
raving, frigid winter, the lakes were all
frozen over in day or two and the
game did not halt in their flight, so he
did not get a single shot, indeed the
weather was so cold he gave up all
hope of hunting and like the geese
turned his flight toward Home, glad to
get out of the boistrous climate of
Brown county, but says he will try his
skill OH the monarchs of the forest.
B. F. is q "migthty hunter" and if he
don't get a venison or two, it will be a
wonder.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

The year now drawing to close has
been one of confidence, tranquility and
progress. To the people of our state
it has been year OF the most marve-
lous prosperity. 1t has been year
crowned with peculiar blessings. Ev-
cry path of honest toll has led to COM
fort, contentment and happiness.
A highly favored people, mindful of
their dependence upon the bounty of
Almighty God, should seek fitting oc.
casion to express their feelings of graf.
itude and alteration. While we should
every day with praise and thanksgiv-
ing remember divine mercy, it has long
been the beautiful custom of our peo-
pie on day in each year especially
consecrated to personal piety and pub
lie devotion, with grateful and joyful
hearts to give thanks for our blessings
in the past and devout supplication
for their gracious continuance in the
future and reverently implore spirit
ual consolation and divine guidance in
the ways of virtue and holiness.
Now, therefore, in conformity with
the custom and the proclamation of the
president, /, Charles N. Herreid, gov
ernor of the state of South Dakota, do
hereby appoint and set apart, Thurs
day, the 28th day of November, A. d.
1901, as day of rest, thanksgiving aud
prayer. On that day let all the peo.
pie of our state cease from their accus.
toned employment and assemble in
their respective places of worship and
give thanks to the Ruler of the
Universe for our continued enjoyment
of the manifold blessings of free gov
erment, for health, happiness and pros
perity throughout our fair land, and
for our marvellous progress as a people
in all that makes a nation great and
powerful. Let families and freinds on
that day be reunited and with fratef-
nal and patriotic emotions with one
accord offer tribute to the Throne of
Grace. A truly great people must be q
religious people. May the public con-
science be quickened to profound
recognition of, the power and goodness
of God. May we advance in piety,
morality and intelligence. May His
protecting care guide us and keep alive
within.us patriotic love for the free
institutions given us as Sacred heri-
tage. May the choicest blessings of a
Merciful Father be showered upon our
splendid young commonwealth and
may His hand lead us in the path OF
righteousness forever.
In Testimony Whereof, have here.
unto set my hand and caused the great
seal of the state of South Dakota to be
affixed.
Done at the capital, in, the city ol
Pierre, this 9Th day of November, A. D.
- CHARLES N. HnnRElD. !;
(Sesl)
i By the Governor,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
Hon. Ed. uond Married.

At Chadron, Neb., on November 9Th,
at $50 p. M, Hon. Ed. Bond, of Beaver
township, was united in marriage to
Mrs. Kinkead, of Mechanicsburg, Ohio,
the ceremony being performed by Rev.
Young. Mr.. Bond was in the city Sat
urday, accompanied by his bride, a re-
fined lady, of pleasing appearance.
This marriage was something of sur
prise to Eds friends, he having kept
the happy event wholly to himself.
The STAR joins with friends all over
the county in wishing Mr.. Bond and
wife much happiness and coptentment,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
KIT" WALKED TIES
That is Why Tie Interested Himself in
Securing Better Railroad Rates.
WINS "A Farmer hoy.

That is Why Tie Interested hihseu -"
Securing Better Railroad Rates.
Wns n Farmer boy.
NJ. r. Greeley in the Dakota Farmer
in speaking of the good work done by
Senator Kittredge in securing adequate
freight and passenger rates, for South
Dakota has the following:
s;Nor are we surprised at what Sena-
tor Kittredge has brought about. One
night a few weeks ago the engine on a
Great Northern passenger was thrown
from the track and the writer had the
RI, i.r, &c ceerena'ne few hours walk
ing ties with the new senator and sit
ting with him on the platform of lit
tie country station while wrecking
crew set our train right. From the
shorthorn COW which ditched our train
to other stock growing and farming in
terests it was easy to drift. 1t soon
became evident that MIR. KittreGge
was not only complete master of every
detail of farming and stockgrowlng,
but that he was determined nothing in
his power should be left undone that
could better the condition of those en-
gagged in it. And what made us still
more confident that this knowledge
would bear fruit, was the fact that 1T
was all acquired by hard and long ex-
perience ON New England farm. Here
the senator was born, and here he
worked and spent every spare moment
until he graduated from Yale in 1889,
earning most of the money which took
him through there on the old home
farm. It is but sixteen years since he
quit working on farm. No, we are
not surprised, nor shall we be, if still
greater things come to the home build
ers of our state from the same source.
sour farmers have often and justly
complained that, while their interests
are by far the greatest in the state,
they have not been properly represent
ed in congress. We have often felt this
way ourselves, and wondered if the
time would ever come when men from
our own rank, who from actual exper-
ience knew what our real needs and
wants are, would represent US.
SIT is early to say just what kind of
senator Mr.. Kittredge will make, just
how valuable representative he will
prove to be for the producers of the
northwest; but we know our farmers
are very grateful for what he has al
ready done for them, and we feel. too,
that this powerful man has the heart
and disposition to do all in his power
for the class from which he came"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
District reach.r's Association at Cascade

An entertaining and helpful pro-
gram has been arranged for the meet
ing of Cascade Association, to be held
Saturday, Nov. 1G, consisting of music,
recitations and papers releative to
school work. Work, as outlined for
the teachers in the Reading Circle
books, will be taken. All teachers are
requested to bring their books with
them for use in classes. Program to
begin at 1:3O p. m. Meeting held in
school house.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
A Social at the Palace Hotel.

A Is cent social will be given by the
M. e. ladies at the Palace hotel next
Wednesday evening, beginning ut 8
o'clock. A short literary and musical
program will be rendered and refresh
ments served. All are cordially invited.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
o. T.. S. Elect Officers.

The following officers were elected
by the o. E. s. Tuesday night:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. A. s. Stewart.
Worthy Patron-E. s. Ames.
Associate Matron-Mrs Somarindyck
Conductress-Mrs. G. s. Cobb.
Associate Con.-Mrs. E. NJ. Gordon.
Secretary-Mrs. j. Fl. Watts.
Treasurer-Mrs. John Van Sittert.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
Astounding Discovery.

From Coopersville, Mich, comes
word of wonderful discovery of a
pleasant tasting liquid that when used
before retiring by anyone troubled
with bad cough always insured a
nights rest. sit will soon cure the
cough too writes Mrs. S. Himelburger,
"for three generations of our family
haze used DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption and never found it's
equal for coughs and colds."I It's an
unrivaled life .sayer when used for des-
perate lung diseases. Guaranteed bot
ties SOC aud 81 at Emil Hargen's drug
store. Trial bottles free. :.
\ full line of ladies neck wear. The
Fair.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
To Cure a Cough.

Stop coughing, as it irritates the
lungs, aud gives them no chance to
heal. Foley's Honey and Tar cures
without causing strain in throwing
off the phlegm like common cough ex-
pectorants. A. l.. Eckstein.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-15
G. A. Il. Notice.

There will be special meeting of
silas A. Strickland Post, No. l27, G. A.
r., at their hall on Monday evening,
November IS, 1901. Business of i'm
portance is to be transacted.
Il. G. DUDLEY, A. S. STEWART,