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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-10-10
Birthday Anniversary.

The birthday anniversary of Mrs.
George Vsrnes, of this city, on Wednes-
day, Oct 2nd, was largely attended by
well wishing relatives and friends.
Among those present to aid this
worthy lady in enjoying the occasion
were Mr.. Vim Weaver, of Montpelier,
Ohio; Samuel l.. Weaver and wife, of
Lake Park, Iowa; Ephriam 5. Weaver,
Lake Park; Ireneus Weaver, wife and
daughter Mable, Coon Rapids. Iowa;
James Michael and wife, Alton, Kan,
Lemuel Mcintosh, wife and sons Eu.
gene and George, city; Mrs. Caroline
Warns and Misses Addie and IIulda
Narnes. city; Francis Warns. wife and
sons Genes and Cyrus, John Warns,
wife and children Ralph. George and
Hazel, Warren Osborne, wife and baby
Lola, and Mrs. May Frazier and son
Paul, of Omaha, Nebraska.
AT p. M, one of those sumptous
repsst for which Mrs. Warns is so
nOte0 1Or preparing on Sucn an Occ8S-
ION was laid before the guest and was
done ample justice to by the happy
gathering.
After dinner, Photographer Hoyer
took group picture of all present,
Miss Mable Weaver entertained the
company with q number of choice
piano selections.
This was happy meeting, especially
for some of the brothers and sisters
who had not met each other for twenty
two years. Father Weaver and her
brothers and sisters presented Mrs.
Varnes with fine easy chair, and hel
sons and daughters presented her with
handsome gold watch and chain.
One WHO WAS THERE.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-10-10
Mortuary.

Died, at the family home near
Modale, Monday, October 9TH,
1901, at 1920 a, M Mrs. Frank
Zshner. aged so years.
Mrs. Zahner was Clara Cope
land, daughter of Samuel Cope
land and wife, now Mrs. Jackson.
She was born in Ohio in 1851, and
in early life came to this county
with her father and his family.
She married Frank Zahner in
1875. OF this union, six children
were born, Laura, Arthur, Clar-
ence, Carrie, Mack and Chauncy,
all of whom with their father SUR
vive to revere the memory of one
OF the most devoted and indul-
gent mothers in Israel, for Mrs.
Zahner was noted for the possess
sion in unusual measure of those
womanly qualities that made her
name a synonym for all that was
good aud kindly, aud noble, and
true in the home and family cir
Gle. and the wide acquaintance
which she enjoyed while living
here in health and happiness.
Her health began failing last
spring, and quick consumption
soon developed, leaving nothing
for loved ones to do but ease her
way across the river to the land OF
rest and blessedness for all such.
Patiently she bore her sorrows
and smilingly awaited her end
with a fortitude only the pure in
heart ever know. The silence of
the receding world to her meant
surcease from suffering, and there
was no darkness there to her all
believing faith in the kindliness
of her Heavenly Father, who for
her has done all things well.-
Daily News.
The sale of seats for 1.-TWO Mer-
~ Tramps" will open in few
days and every body should be on
hand as this company has the rep
utation of doing an enormous bust
ness and will doubtless fill the
theatre to over6owing.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-10-10

Mrs A 81 Sniff is spending a
few days with relatives in the
northern part of the state.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-10-10

Ed Adams, of Norfolk, is visit
ing Harrey Adams and family for
a few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-10-10
WRECK AT CARROLL
Engineer Charles Wheeler Has.
Jawb0ne Fractured.

@. & NV. passenger train No.
II coll!ded headend with string
of box cars standing on the siding
in the Carroll yards this morning.
The engine pulling the passenger
train plowed its way almost en-
tirely through one car before the
motion of the train could be
stopped. Engineer Chas. Wheel
er, who was in charge, was struck
by some flying piece of debris and
his jawbone was fractured. Sew
eral of the passengers on the train
sustained injuries of trivial ma
ture. The cause assigned for the
accident is a misunderstanding Of
orders on the part of the operator
in charge of the Carroll Office.
The TINES today received cards
announcing the marriage of Rich
ard B. Holbrook 10 Miss Jennie
Mable Jackson, at Springfield, Mo.
on Wednesday morning, October
29th, 1901. The groom is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Marcellus Hol-
brook. and was born in Missouri
Valley. He is now editor and pro-
prietor of the Pawnee Dispatch, q
live and progressive paper pub
lished at Pawnee City, Oklahoma.
"Dick's" host of friends in this
city extend to him their best con.
gratulations and wish for him and
his bride long, prosperous and
happy life.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-10-10

0AsToRrA.
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-10-10

Parties calling for any Of the above
will please say 'advertised" and give
date of publication.
ID. j. ALBUM, p. M.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-10-10

commenced soon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
The Rasle Clock.

In the accounts Of journeys in Swift
zerland of the last century it is often
remarked that the clocks of Basle
were an hour too fast, says La Fedora
ton Horlogere Suisse. Tradition re-
veals to US the origin of this custom.
When, five centuries ago, the city was
besieged, the enemy designed to make
a surprise when the main clock should
strike one. The clockmaker who had
charge of the public clocks learned in
time the signal of the attack, and set
the apparatus so that it should strike
2 o'clock instead of l o'clock. The en-
envy were disconnected and abandoned
the assault. In memory of this happy
deliverance Of the city the clock was
still allowed to strike an hour IN ad-
vance, and the other clocks were regu-
lated by this one. So, for centuries,
the time of Basle was one hour in ad-
vance of that of the rest Of the coun-
try. a'Se'
The clockmaker, who by this ruse
prevented the anticipated attack, and
vino was venerated to the end of his
days, made as a souvenir Of this event
a mechanical chef d'oeuvre in the form
of human head, which he placed at
the side of the clock in such 4 way
that it looked in the direction whence
the attack was to proceed. Every
minute this head stuck out its tongue,
as if to mock the enemy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
Menelik's Remedy Against Lightning.

A most interesting medical report
has come from Ahyssinia. DR.. MAJ
zetti, who has been studying tubercu-
losis for the American Medical Asso-
citation, says Ethiopia is especially
free from the disease. The doctor
thinks that in time to come. when
Ethiopia is somewhat more civilized
and the means of communication are
better, it will be an ideal place for
those suffering from consumption, and
may become most popular on that &C.
count
Speaking with Menelik of death the
Italian physicians found that he great
ly feared lightning. He has always
ready sulphuric ether and a syringe.
He saw one day an Italian doctor in
ject ether into a man unconscious from
4 shock of lightning, and has since coI-
sidered it an infallible remedy. His
bottle bears the inscription: Remedy
against lightning" In the beginning
of 1897 Menelik commissioned some
Italian doctors to set up model phar-
macy at Addis-Abeba, which was soon
done, but it's contents now require re-
newing. Each bottle and drawer
bears the name Of its contents in Ital.
ian and AbyssiHian, while the illnesses
for which each may be used are named
in a large book kept personally by
the Negus.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04

81 wonder If Tom is as anxious to
see us as we are to see him., SAID
Georgia.
"No, the dear fellow, it would not
be natural We have not been IN any
danger in the past three years. l have
heard teachers are a favorable risk
for life insurance, so few Of them die"
"Oh, do YOU think Tom will come on
board with the Inspectors" Georgia
was getting very nervous.
The boat came out with the inspect
or. but no Tom. He had been ordered
on duty, they said to each other, but
it was two lonely little schoolma' ans
that were finally landed in Manila
and found no one waiting for them.
No. Yes. a young man in uniform Of
the U. S. A. came running forward
looking from one group to another.
When he saw the two little women he
took his hat off.
"You are expecting to meet Tom De-
WARP" he said, haltingly.
"Yes; he is our cousin" answered
Julia, who, though the youngest, was
the bravest, land he knows we are
coming on this steamer. Oh, do you
know him."
1--WE belong to the same company.
fought side by side and drank from
the same canteen. He was my best
friend" said the young soldier SOL
EMMY.
"Was?" Georgia caught at his use
of the past tense. HAS something
happened to him? Is he"
How can 1 tell you? Oh, why was
this cruel duty put upon me? May I
ask which of you was-was-engaged
to marry Tom:"
'Both of u.s." said Georgia, who did
not know in the least what she was
saying.
Neither" responded Julia, drawing
herself very erect.
That is WELL" the young soldier
gave a sigh of relief at Julia's stiff de-
nial; then you will not be shocked to
hear that Tom Dewar is"
"Dead?" Both girls spoke as if ore
voice and gasped for breath.
"No. Married! To native Filipino
girl, who has taken him home to her
people. I'm awfully glad you don't
mind it, and since I was Toms friend
I hope you will let me be yours. and
be of some service to you in his ab-
sence."
1t was manfully spoken, and the two
little, lonely, crushed women followed
him mechanically into the new,
strange world of the Philippines, from
which the enchantment OF romance,
beauty and love had dropped forever,
leaving an arid desert of duty-because
Of Tom.-M. L. Rayne, N the Chicago
Record Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
Raised by Discs.

The ranks of British airshtp invent.
ors are swelling with new plans and
designs. the latest being that of Ed
ward Mote, of Islington.
This inventor has constructed a sue
cessful model of machine having an
entirely new mode Of propulsion. The
method employed is the use of discs
placed on each side Of a platform,
which is suspended from and hanging
between two compound balloons.
These revolving discs are made with
q double action, which continues au-
tomatically on an interior and "ex-
terror" plane, obtaining a level pro-
pulsion on both sides of the platform.
The action of the discs is reversible,
and can be worked horizontally OF
vertically, thus providing a lifting as
well as driving power, notwithstand-
ing the weight Of the machine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
Bulldog and Horse in a Fight,

A fierce battle was waged on Sunny
Slope avenue between an imported
bulldog and a dapple-gray delivery
horse, driven by feed merchant. The
merchant went out with q load Of
feed. After unloading he was lifting
the wagon round to get out Of cramped
quarters when the bulldog came up.
The dog was friendly with the man
and then passed on to the horse. The
horse kicked at the dog. and in less
than no time sanguinary fight was
in progress. The horse was hampered
with harness and wagon shafts, but
used its front and hind legs with tell
ing effect. Time and again the dog
was, hurled for several feet by terrific
kicks from the horse, but each time
the dog came back to renew the bat
tie. The dog direct it's whole attack
at the legs of the horse
The driver was trying to hold the
frenzied horse by the head and could
do nothing to get the horse or the dog
out Of danger. Blood was streaming
from dozens of wounds in the legs Of
the horse, and the dog was continuing
the fight with three broken ribs, q
broken paw and one eye nearly out Of
its socket, when some men on the
street ran to the rescue and by main
force pulled the infuriated dog away
from the horse. Both animals are so
badly hurt that they may die, blood
poisoning being likely. The dog was
sent here from San Francisco a few
days ago to be taken care of. - San
Francisco Chronicle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
BOOKS AND MEN.

How closely men resemble books!
For instance, when one merely looks
At covers dull, or bright with sheen,
He ne'er can tell what is between,
Until he reads. A gaudy dress
May be the cloak of emptiness;
While bindings, plain and poor and thin,
May hold wealth of thought within.
Men are like books. Made page by page
To count the records of their age
Telling story all may read,
Trying to sow achievement's seed,
Delving in mysteries OF the deep,
The open plain, the mountain steep,
Spreading the wisdom Of the word;
And keeping freedoms flag unfurled.
Like books, some men are good, some bad,
Some humorous, some dull and sad,
Some shallow, others strong and deep;
Some swiftly move, while others creep,
Some are but fiction, others. truth,
Some reach old age, some die in youth;
But Just few can dimly see
The goal of Immortality!
james Courtney Chalhss, in Success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04

State of Illinois. They were surround
ed By a remarkable company Of teach
ers, who had been chosen from the
many normal universities of the ccun-
try, all of whom were strangers to
them and to each other before meet
ing on the transport at San Francisco.
Yet it is a mater of history that thirty
couples became acquainted, engaged
and stopped at Honolulu to be married
within a period of ten days. The d.
+, version Of these hurried courtships re-
lieved the tedium Of the voyage for the
the little sisters.
When the transport was anchored
Off the mouth of the Pasie River await
ing the visit of the American sanitary
Inspector before stcaming up to the
wharf in Manila town. the two girls
shy and brown as Quails-sat with
Toms last letter open before them
reading directions and laughing over
his promise for their future comfort.
Were to have gowns Of pima
CLOTH" said Georgia. reading aloud
with reservation. "and we will ride
in tram car where the conductor
blows horn that sounds like the wall
of lost souls"
"And he will take US to ride on a
'quilez,' in which the soldiers go on
larks."
"He won't 50 on larks any more. ~
said Georgia with decision. I'VE
must make his life so happy that he
will find his best entertainment with
u.s."
"O," said Julia, referring again 10
the letter. ''he says here that he has
engaged q Filipino girl to wait on US.
'She wears a short, picturesque gown,
and has a braid of lustTous black hair
hanging down her hack. and can say a
few American words. She is very
pretty. but half-castc.' We must
have her picture token and send ii
home. i hope she likes Americanos."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
ili;;saR%Y YYl1 So, ~
GeR4R 4RR5lE4

n MONG the 400 American
~ teachers who went to Manila
NJ on the transport Thomas
were two Chicago women,
sisters and teachers of the public
schools of the city, who had Success
fully passed the high-grade examlna-
tion demanded by Professor Atkinson.
and We're very happy to be en- route
to the Philippines.
But their reasons for going to the
new American colonies were neither
educational nor patriotic, as l hap
pened to know. This is one OF the
tragedies of life involving an ordinary
private soldier which is not written in
army records, but the story enGraVen
on the hearts Of two women needs no
establishment. The young soldier had
served his country and was rewarded
with a hospital stewardship in Ma
nila. The two young women were his
cousins. He was engaged in a way to
both. but he could only marry one. 1t
was a toss up-heads to win-and
Georgia Won. There was so little diff
ference in their size and appearance
hat the two sisters were often taken
for twins. Both were small and quiet,
iimited by the narrow encourage Of a
teachers life, to which they had been
born and bred. Their soldier cousin,
who had been reared in their family,
was the idol of their hearts. That he
could only marry one made the trag-
edy Of their lives. but if indeed he was
t. marry Georgia, which was not alb
solutely settled in their love-deluded
minds, why then Julia would still be
sharer Of their home and happiness;
either one was ready to welcome sac
rifice because Of Tom.
Tom. the scapegrace, the ne'er-do-
well, who had kept them all on the
anxious bench until he enlisted, when
Uncle Sam took him by the scruff of
the neck. shook him up. and gave him
such taste Of army discipline that
the young man pulled himself together
and made a very fair soldier, with oc-
casional doses of guardhouse medicine.
1t was after one Of those riotous re-
lapses that in a spirit Of penitence
Tom had written to his cousins sug-
gesting that they come to Manila at
the expense of the Government, and,
incidentally, that he wanted wife to
keep him in order, addressing the let
ter to Georgia.
1t was memorable voyage for those
two, who had never in their lives be-
fore seen the world outside of the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
YOUNG JEKYLL.HYDE EXPOSED.
Was Graveyard Kobber by Night and {
Contractor by Day.

Was q Graveyard Robber by Night and a
Contractor by Day.
Chicago, Ill.-A graveyard robber by
night and a prosperous contractor by
day, such is the strange dual life Of
Charles Stark, now working out fine
at the Bridewell, vainly endeavoring
to conceal his identity from the young
woman who has promised to become
his bride.
Stark was captured while despoiling
graves in Graceland Cemetery Of their
framed floral pieces. He confessed
that for ten years he had systematical-
ly robbed the different cemeteries,
stealing frames and selling them to
small florists. He says he was trained
by his father and began looting ceme-
teries when he was eleven years old.
Until his exposure Clark was ac-
counted one of the most prosperous
and honorable young contractors in
the community.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
Iook af fha LahA1Gi

Every package Of cocoa or chocolate
put out by Walter Baker & Co. bears
the well known trademark Of the
chocolate girl, and the place Of manu-
facture. dorchester, Mass" House
keepers are advised to examine their
purchases. and make sure that other
goods have not been substituted. They
received three gold medals from the
Pan-American exposition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
IInsnnifarx RariaiaQa.

No fewer than 1000 landlords have
refused TO provide proper drainage
system to their houses, in accordance
with the new sanitary regulations.
The Municipal Council has now to de-
eide whether it shall undertake 1000
prosecutions, or do the work itself and
sue the landlords to recover the cost
afterward.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
To Reduce Military Force in Cuba.

President Roosevelt and Secretary
Root, at Washington, have decided
upon another reduction of the mill
tary forces in Cuba. This action was
taken after receiving q report from
General Wood at Havana that reduc-
ton could be made because Of the
tranquil condition of Cuba.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
Mckinley Death Mask Finished.

After two months work a cast from
the death-mask of President Mckinley
taken on the morning Of his death has
been finished. 1t is the property Of
the Federal Government, and Is said
to be one of the most perfect ever
taken Of a notable person.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
Capsicuml Vaseline
Put up In Collapsible Tubes.

Substitute for and Superior to Mustard or any
other plaster and will not blister the most delicate
skin. The pain allayins and curative qualities OF
this arti e are wonderful 1t will stop the toothache
at once, and relieve headache and sciatica.
werecommend 1t as the best and safest external
counter-irritant known, also an external remedy
for pains in the chest and stomach and all rheumatic
neuralgia and gouty complaints.
trial will prove what we claim for It, and It will
be found 70 be invaluable in the household. Many
people say lit is the best of all your preparations"
Price, Is cents at all druggists, or other dealsrs,
or by sending this amount to US in postage stamps
we will send you tube by mail.
No article should be accepted by the public unless
the same carries our label, otherwise it is not
genuine.
CHEEsEBROUGH MANUFACTURING co.,
II State Street, New York City.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
Sheriff Killed bv His Own Pistol.

John Hutcnings, Sheriff Of Polk
County, Ga, was accidentally killed by
his own pistol while STOPPING over to
get coal from his coal house. The ball
entered his throat and went through
the brain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
A Bucolic Monarch.

TIE King of Greece delights in TAX
ing recreation in the fields. He can
plow, cut and bind corn. milk COWS,
and in short could. at pinch, keep a
farm going single-handed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
An Armistice in South America.

A three weeks armistice was ar.
ranged between the opposing Colon
bian and Venezuelan armies in South
America owing to the heavy rains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first day. use Of Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. so trial bottle and treatI efree
DR.. R. H. KLINE, Ltd, S31 Arch St.. Ph ia. Pa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04

Thirty minutes is all the time required to
dye with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold by
all druggists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04

There are 1856 places of public entertain
ment in London, with combined seating
capacity for 100000 people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04

The fellow who suffers from corns ought
to be glad he isn't centipede.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
5000 TO $500 A YEAR

We want intelligent Men and Women -
Travelling Representatives CT Local Mana2e1s:
salary 5000 to $500 a year and all expcnse4s
according to experience and ability: we aiss
week and conn mission, depending upon the time
devoted. Send stamp for full particulars ana
tate position preferred. Address, Dept. h
THE BELL COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-05-26

Educate Your Bowels with Cnscarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
1Oc, 25c. il @. G. c. fail, druggists refund money
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-05-26
Rates TO Pan-AmerlCan Exposition.

The Buffalo, Rochester and Pitts
burgh Ry. will sell excursion tickets 10
Buffalo, N. Y, account of the Pan
American Exposition at the following
rates, commencing April 30th.
Season tourist tickets will be sold
every day at $11.05 for the round trip
from Pittsburg, Pa, good returning to
and including October 31st.
Tickets limited Is days will be sold
every day at 1920 for the round trip
from Pittsburg.
On each Tuesday during May tick
cts will be sold at $500 for the round
trip from Pittsburg limited five days.
May 18th and goth special excursions,
tickets limited three days, will be sold
at $5.25 for the round trip from Pitts
burg.
Excursion tickets from other points
on the B. R. G. P. Ry will be sold
on above dates at proportionate rates.
Two fast solid vestibuled trains leave
p. & w. Depot, Allegheny daily for
Buffalo at 900 a. m. and 1000 p. m
City time. All Inquiries for informa-
tion will receive prompt attention il
addressed to G. O'D. Pascault. Div.
Pass. Agent, No. 500 Smithfield st.
Pittsburg, Pa.