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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Special Matinee

On Friday afternoon as a special
inducement to the ladies aud
children the Venetian Glass
Blowers will give a special
souvenir in the shape of one Of
those artistic aud unique little
camp Kettles, every lady receiving
one free of charge. These are
beautiful little articles and can
be only obtained at an exhibition
of this kind. Don't fail to attend
it you wish to get one. Admission
l5c; children l0c. Bump & Smith
block, 9Th and Erie.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
The Big Wholesale
Price Cloak Sale will
continue all this week
at r.. L. STODDARD's.

Mr. and Mrs Frank e Tucker
of Bradford, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Lucy
Belle, to Mr. Arthur T Durgin.-
Have rhill, (Mass) Gazette.
Miss Tucker is quite wellknown
to the young people of this city,
having been the guest of Mrs r
81 Harris several weeks last SUM
mer.
Wanted, kitchen girl, ut the OK
ford hotel, Immediately. If
When it is something extra good in
cakes you want, go to Bells. If
Last season, Mr. Arthur, with
the Slayton New York Stock COM
pany played 2lO performances
and received the most favorable
comments of the press and pub
lie.
We will save you money with
Rubbsrs and Arctlcs.
JSo SULLIVAN, JR.
Mrs Susie Philips Of Monda-
min, is paying Missouri Valley
relatives a short visit
High top-three button Ar
tics for ladies and children
at Vlck's.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
A full line of crepe aud fancy
tissue paper for decorative pur-
poses Just received. Very nobby.
j ID Brown a. Son.
Birthday Surprise

DIR a. White has passed another
birthday, the 765h. The DR.. fully
realized the same few days ago, when
coming homs at noon. to find the
house we'll filled with friends aud rel
atives, who had agreed among them
selves TO give the Dr.. a surprise. a
little later bounteous repast was
spread, the table being loaded with all
the good things of the season aud all
eIjpyed the usual amount of pleasure
that is expected at such a time. The
doctor was kindly remembered by all.
Big lot of dress goods pat
terms for Christmas presents
at Nick's.
The ladies of the W. O. T. U. will hold n
handkerchief bazaar at the home of Mrs. t. j.
Chapman, on the afternoon of Dee 10th. An
are cordially invited to attend. Hanlkcrchicfs
hand made.
Creamery Butter Is cents
per pound at Tho Peoples
Store.
Now, for something appropri
ate for Christmas presents, you
shoula go to G $ Osbornc's.
Robt Harvey transacted bust
ness in Logan today.
Dinner Party coffee, the
only correcl thing, 25 cents
per pound, at the Peoples
store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Bed blankets and quilts at
the Peoples store.

Miss Jose Tamisiea departed this
morning for Fremont, Neb, in which
city she will spend few days visiting
friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Suits, Jackets and skirts
up-to-date styles at Weeks.

Deputy Sheriff ] b Norris ar
rived in the city this morning en-
route to Logan, after q trip to
Clarinda. Rev. Schmidt, a min
lister of the gospel residing at
Magnolia, was taken before the
County Insane Commission few
days ago and after short exam
ination was adjudged insane aud
ordered committed to the State
insane asylum at Clarinda.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
A Mysterious Case.

Workmen yesterday afternoon
found the remains of an infant
child buried alongside the North
western right of way, in season-
vile. The police are making an
Investigation CT the case and fur
Their developments are expected
soon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

The snow has come! You will
need Shoes, Arctics, Dress Goods
and Furs. See me aud l will save
YOU money. JNo SULLIVAN. jim.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Dan Ford shipped car of cattle to
Omaha yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Mr. Pierce drew grand con
gregation last night by picture
and story at the Presbyterian
church.
Deep interest was manifested
by the pledge signing of the boys
and girls.
Mr. Pierce's earnestness is I'M
questionable, and the pathos of
his word painting is most effective.
The Sterescopcion used is
good one.
Everybody who can do 80 should
be out tonight.
Mother, home and Heaven" is
the theme announced.
Admission free.
The ladies of the NJ E church
will have cakes of all kind at their
B ,zaar. December 18th and 10Th.
Anyone wishing fruit cakes or
fruit cookies before that time can
get them at Mrs II B Goes, 80
West Erie, any time after De
csmber 9th. dis
See Gilmore for Groceries. If
See the Leader for that new hat you
are going to buy.
Caps and gloves that will
keep the boys warm at the
Peoples store.
G. w. Ford, plumbing. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Till Hatcher, one OF Missouri Val
ley's most popular BARRIERS, is now
connected with McKsnney's barber
shop.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Coolbaugh are
visiting in Logan, the guests of friends
today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
j s Dewell looked after legal
business in Modale today.

Gan Enemy to the Queen" is play
full of dramatic incident, stroug sit
nations, having also rich vein of
comedy. 1t is filled with sympathetic
and humorous philosophy, Us we'll as
intense patriotism. Opera house, Mo.
Valley, Thursday, Dec. l2Eh.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Lew Collier came in from Colo
RADIO this morning for visit with
his brother, J M Collier, He will
remain until after Golfers public
sale, Dec, IL.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Leggings and overgaiters
for mon, women and chill
dren a.thc Peoples store.

lOF mon, WOHleN ana Cull-
dren a! tho Peoples storo.
j. w Berry, for several years q
prominent farmer of this vicinity adj
vertises Il publc sale a. his farm y
miles SOUTHWEST of Loyeland and - /
mile south of Prat,'s Lake, on We'd
nesfay, December 18Th sale commence
ing promptly at 10 a. M, ID. j. Nc
Cune, Auctioneer, j $. McGavren,
Clerk. Mr. Berry and family expect
to leave shortly after Christmas for
Oregon, where they go with the inten-
ton of locating.
Extraordinary offsrlngs in
the millinery limo at the
Leader.
Miss Kate Welch is an Omaha
visitor today.
Baldwin will have large sup.
ply of evergreens for Christmas
trees.
Geo l. Farrell of Utah is pay
ing Missouri Valley and Harrison
county relatives and friends a
short visit. Mr. Farrell was one
of the early settlers of this coun-
| ty, locating in Calhoun 43 wears
ago.
The Glass Blowers Special
matinee Friday at 2::3O. Ev-
cry lady presented with a
Gypsy Camp Kettle.
Mrs. Mamie Cloud spent the past
week with Mrs. w. III. steinkopf Al
Council Bluffs.
Farmers, remember when you
come to town that you can get {
fine meal at Baldwin's for 25 cents
Miss Besse Armstrong returned
home this afternoon from visi
of several days with Modal
friends.
Eyes tested free at DR. Chap
mans Office, Friday, Dec, 9th
from 8 5 by DIR J w Chapek
the Omaha expert.
Outing Flannel gowns fol
ladies and children at Vick'e
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

The handsomest millinery dis
play in Missouri Valley at The
Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
How dear to tho heart of a
5lady-is one of those bsautl-
full dress patterns st Vick's-
nothing finer for Christmas
presentation.


Levi Hester's "Hot Finish"
theatrical enterprise, was destined
to have only a lukewarm termina-
ton. The members of the com :
pany arrived home last night.
The enterprise was above the
average in the point of merit in
the small town shows now travel
ing, but the advance agent placed
the bookings in territory over
run with theatrical attractions,
causing too keen competition.
The last performance was at Cam
ton, S ID, night before last.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Contest Proceedings Drag
Along,

The contest proceedings commenced
in Logan several days ago in an effort
to decide who is entitled to the fruits
OF the Sheritf's oilice have now re-
solved into dreary aud uninteresting
grind, enlivened by an occasional
burst of oratory on the part of the
respective attorneys conducting the
Investigation.
From all indications at present the
work will not be concluded before the
middle Of next week. During the
progress of the investigation the at
torneys have found forty-one ques-
tionable ballots in the returns from
Dunlap.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Books! Books! Books!!.. cheap
at Osborne's store.
Mrs Claude Adams returned
home this afternoon from Little
Sioux, where she has been visit
ing for the past few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Whew! The wind blows.
It SHOWS. I need an overcoat.
Guess I'll go to the Peoples
store and buy ono.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
BELTS Extra Select oysters are the
freshest and largest in the market. If

In talk with A. Edgecomb, Pres
ident of the Electric Light Company,
he informed THE TINES that the
Westinghouse Company are now put
ting new arc lamp onto the market
that will reduce the cost ofcommerciall
arc lights more than half. He says
the Electric Light Company of this
city has sent for a sample of the lamp,
and if they are success they will put
them in. With them an arc light for
store would cost only about $3.50 a
month.
Special price ON heating stoves to
close out during the next ten days.
dec7 j. r. MCGAvREN.
Mrs. f. Il. Schwartz returned from
Silver City last night where she had
been visiting relatives for several
days.
d. g. Forde 10 in South Omaha with
ashipment of stock from his feed lot.
Whew! The wind blows.
1t SHOWS. l need an overcoat.
Guess I'll go to the Peoples
store and buy one.
Lew Collier came in from Colo
RADIO this morning for visit with
his brother, J NJ Collier, He will
remain until after Golfers public
sale, Dec, IL.
The handsomest millinery dis
play in Missouri Valley at The
Leader.
Order Of Eastern Star.
Valley Chapter No. &c, q. e. 81, will
meet in regular session Friday even
ing, December 9Th, 1901, at which time
the Chapter will be visited by the
Onawa Chapter. 1t is hoped every
member of Valley Chapter will be
present, az work in the degrees will
be in order. by order of Chapter.
If you want fountain pen for
gift to your friend examine the
"Parker Jointless'' at Central
Drug Store.
Chas. Smith is attending to business
matters in Plsgah.
Several sleighs were on the
streets today.
T. NJ. Gilmore has everything you
want in the Grocery line. Il
j w Senseney returned from
Chicago last night, where he had
been purchasing Christmas goods
Warm underwear cheap q,
the Peoples store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Gloves and mittens at the
Peoples store.

Mrs 7 NJ Gilmore left for Dav-
export this afternoon, where she
goes to visit her brother, Bishop
Cosgrove, for few weeks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Table linen and napkins to
match nothing nicer for
a Holiday presentation at
Vick's.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

For wife, mother or slst er,
nothing in the way OF a
Christmas present, would be
appreciated more than a Sc
lection from Vick's magniti
cent line OF dress goods.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

The NJ L Bazaar will open Dec
Is. Many useful erticles for
Christmas presents for sale.
dec is SEC'Y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

The most complete line of mems
working shoes in the city at the Globe.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Mrs. Lottie Stowe received word
yesterday announcing the death of
Mrs. Minnie York. Nov. ooh, ut the
home of her daughter, Sioux City, la.
The deceased was formerly we'll
known resident of this city for many
years, but the last few weeks has baen
with her daughter, at which place She
died. Mrs. York was a member of
the NJ. H. church and member of
the Woman's Relief Corps here, loved
by all who knew her. She has many
friends here who will be sorry to hear
of her death. Her other daughter,
Mrs La Rue, of Winterset, Ia, was
with her mother the last mouth. Mrs.
La Rue and her only son, Ward York,
took the body Sunday to Winterset.
where the deceased was laid to rest by
the side of her husband. The sym
athies of all friends here are extend.
ed 10 the children in their dark hours
of sorrow, especially to Mrs. Walker,
who has had the mother with her SO
long
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Although slight, there is some inn
provement noticeable today in the
condition of Mrs. j j. Sullivan, WHO
yesterday morning sustained such
serious injuries by falling hesdlong
down q flight of stairs.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Edgar Ramsey and Bessie Johnson,
of Magnolia, were married in Council
Bluffs yesterday, says the Nonpareil
this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

DIR J w Chapeck, the Optician,
will be at DR. Chapman's office,
Friday, Dec, 9th, from 8 a m to 5
p m, testing eyes free of charge.
Call and see him about your fail
ing sight.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

See the Leader for that new hat you
are going to buy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

DC. Forde Is in South Omaha with
shipment of stock from his feed lot.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Eyes tested free at DR. Chap
mans Office, Friday, Dec, 9th,
from 8 to 5 by DIR J w Chapek,
the Omaha expert.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Old Santa Claus has chosen G
S Osborne's store as headquarters,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

The Leader has a few coats
and jackets LETT from their
large and we'll selected stock
OF ladies wraps. Youwill do
well to inspect the garments
before making your puechas-
es for the winter;s hey will be
sold at the greatest bargains
to be found in the city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

See Gilmore for Groceries. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

J a Mallory, for the past year
with the Daily News, of this city,
left with his family forst Louis
this afternoon. Mr. Mallory has
purchased a paper near that city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Mrs. +. q. Schwartz returned from
Silver City last night where she had
been visiting relatives for several
days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Big stock of oversh oes,
arctics and rubb5rs at the
Peoples Store.

Mr. and Mrs Tom Tracey are
moving their household goods to
this city today from Omaha. They
will make Missouri Valley their
future home, Mr. Tracey having
accepted a position in the shops
here. Mrs Tracey was formerly
Miss Fife McPhee of this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Sam Richards is sick at his
home in Modale.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

This is good day for the rab.
bit hunter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

We are ANXIOUS to show our superb
millinery stock to every lady in liar
rison county. The Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Special price on heating stoves to
close out during the next ten days.
dec7 j r. MCGAyREN.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05

Bisqus Ice Cream, the finest made,
Sl.OO per gallon at Bells. If
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-10

You frequently hear the cockney accent OF
London. and the language everywhere Is
English
The people are think. far more pro-
gressive and less provincial than the in
habitants Of Great Britain. They are more
like the Americans than the English. and
they might In fact. be called the Yankees
of the Southern Pacific.
The Capital of New Zealand.
Wellington. for instance. Is more like an
American town than an English one- Al
ready city of $4,000 people. 1t Ii growing
like green bay tree. II lies In q nest In
the hills. with its business streets running
round the harbor. some Of them built upon
land reclaimed from the sea Its chief
buildings are of wood. and it has the dis
tinction OF having one Government building
which is said TO be the largest wooden
structure in the world. Its wharves are Of
wood, but they are big enough to accom-
modate the largest steam vessels. and the
haxbor is such that the ships come close to
the land and anchor within stones throw
of the post office
The Wellington stores are not unlike ours.
The windows are well dressed. the goods
being displayed behind plate glass. There
are awnings out over the sidewalks, so that
you can be protected from the sun and rain
as you go from shop to shop.
The merchants carry large stocks, and
the business parts of the city evidence pros
perity. There are many jewelry stores.
book stores and millinery shops. The
butcher shops are walled and foored with
tiles. and the beef and mutton sold in them
are equal to any you can get in Chicago and
London. and very much cheaper. There
are good grocery stores. and the fruit
stands make your mouth water. They have
apples from Tasmania. grapes from Aus
tralia and tropical fruits OF all kinds from
the Tonga and Fiji Islands.
Wellington Ii lighted by electricity. 1t has
a good system OF waterworks and q street
car line which Is now drawn by horses. but
which the Governor tells me will soon be
taken over by the State. when an electrical
service will be introduced
FRANK @. CARPENTER
tCopynght. 1901 by Frank 9. Carpsntsr)
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-10
Good Stories Told
About Missouri Lawyers.

name Is to his constituency . household
word Permit me to introduce to you Mr..
- Mr.. -
Here the now Of his eioQueuce was
checked. and. leaning toward the orator Of
the evening. he whispered:
What did you say your name WASH
'Tarseny. OF Missouri" whispered the
orator.
Fellow citizens" resumed the chairman.
at is my proud pleasure to introduce to
you Mr.. Larceny Of Missouri"
His Idea of Time.
Marshal r. e. See Of the Missouri su-
preme Court was once taking a convict to
the State Peniten,iary. A man on the train
asked him what time 1t was. The Marshal
replied by shake Of the head. a. ne did
not know. The man then put the same
question to the convict. who was thought
fully gazing out Of the car window a. the
train whiried along. and did not at nrst
understand the question.
II say. what time have your the man
repeated
"Oh, two years." was the modest reply.
which paralyzed the stranger. until the
conductor came along and told him the
time of day.
Worth While to Ne . Judge.
Judge Gates OF the Kansas City Circuit
Court, tells the following story as illustra-
tive Of the fact that It does. sometimes.
pay to hold a judicial position:
MY family being absent from home for
awhile" said the Judge. II have beeen
taking my meals at q restaurant In Inde-
pendence. where negro boys are employed
as walters. In one corner Of the room II .
dumb waiter. where orders are called out
to the cook In the kitchen above. The drst
morning. my orde. included. among other
things. two eggs friend medium. The wal
ter. following his custom. went to the open
shaft and then called out my order. ending
with for Mistah Gates He then turned to
attend to some other duty. but had not
taken more than three steps when . pe-
culiar look spread over his face. The next
moment he had fairly Jumped to the OPEN
ing, and cried out:
Say, thar. Wilhami Lookee huah! That
order amt foah Mfstah Gates! 1t are foah
ledge Gates! An say. thar! Mako them
aiKs fresh aigs!"
after which," concluded the eminent
jurist. he drew q breath OF satisfaction
second only to my own So you see II
really pays sometimes to Be Judge"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-10

half vine. II climbs the loftiest trees. COLL
ing Its wirelike stems about the branches.
The stems are tough enough for ropes.
They maintain their coil after being pulled
on. and il Is said that some of the people
have used them for making spring mat
tresses. Think OF sleeping on fern beds.
upon fern springs. and you have one Of the
possibilities of New Zealand.
Farms, Factories and Mines.
I don't want to discuss Industrial New
zealand In this letter. IL Is enough to say
that both Islands have much good land
saw piece of the Canterbury plains which
a good authority told me produced ninety
bushels Of wheat to the acre, and have
Travelled through sections where thirty,
forty and fifty bushels are not uncommon.
Some OF the land produces hundred BUSH
els OF oats to the acre. and much of 1t tur-
nips by the ton 1t has millions of acres
sown with English grasses. and II Is. on the
whole. as near a garden as ans temperate
country south OF the equator. 1t Is a land
Of coal mines and gold mines. as we'll as of
factories and shops, which are more or less
successful.
who the New ZeaIanders Are.
Iwould say. however. that the country Is
pretty well filled up. and there are few op-
portunities for outsiders. These people be-
lieve In New Zealand for the New Zealand
ers. Away down in their souls I doubt
whether they care for immigration. and Of
recent years the Government has not been
putting premium upon 1t. 1t Is especially
anxious to keep out the Chinese. and 1t now
charges every Chinese. immigrant an ad-
mission tax Of $500. The result IS the Chi
nese do not come, and there are now only
about 5000 Of them IN the colony.
The population. all told. is little less
than 100000. OF whom only 5000, are Maoris
or aborigines; the remainder are nearly all
British-born subjects. about half of them
having been born in New Zealand and the
rest in England. Scotland and Ireland The
country. In fact. Is q little England The
houses are much like Engiish cottages. the
business places are like English shops and
the money Is pounds. shillings and pence