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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Valley Lodge Elected Officers
Last Ni0ht

At last nights meeting of Valley
Lodge, 232 A F and A NJ, officers for
the ensuing year we're elected as fol-
lows, installation to occur Tuesday
evening December 3Oth:
r. L Kendall, w. M.
II II Thurber, S. w.
Joe Courier, j. w.
r Robinson, 7.
LIS Haskins, $.
Fred Brown Is in Moorehead today
on short business trip.
w j Schandelmier returned to his
home in Boone this morning after
few days visit in this city.
Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs of dyspepsia. No need
to. Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At
any drug store. dec3l
At the regular meeting of Esther
Court No q Tribe of Ben Hur Dec
9th the following Off ,ers were elected
loI tue ensuing year:
Past Chief. Mrs Catherine Berry.
Chief, J. X Walters.
Judge, Mrs Margaret Myers.
Teacher, Mrs Maud Reel.
Scribe, Geo Harry.
Keeper of Tribute, A A Heath.
Captain, Mrs Nancy E Irish.
Guide, Mrs Almeda A Harty.
Keeper of Inner Gate. Joseph Witt.
Keeper of Outer Gaia VIM Nordeen
Organist, Miss Amelia Unmack.
There issome improvement reported
to-day in the condition of Frank
Friend who has been seriously i'll with
typhoid fever for several weeks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Casket Company Increases
Steck Is $4,000 Plant
viii Be Enlar0ed

Last night in the office of the Secre-
tary, the Board of Directors and stock
holders of the Missouri Valley Anti
septic Paper Casket company held
business session and before ADJOURN
ment transacted business of consider
able Importance to that rapidly grow
ing institution.
BY unanimous vote the stockhold-
ers authorized the Board of Directors
to increase the capital stock of tn 9
Company to $4,000 and the President
and Secretary were instructed to
amend the articles of Incorporation
accordingly and make the proper re-
turns to the Secretary of State.
The matter of enlargtng the plant
was given thorough discussion and
the President appointed committee
of three to look after the improve
ments.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

Sllppou anu Iell OenebCn lno WloelS.
He was dragged almost car lengt h
and died instantly.
DIR and Mrs G w MEG avren arrived
home today from Rock Island, Ill.
Mrs McGavren having jlst returned
from California where she has been
for the past several weeks attending
her sister Miss Lucia Connelley, whose
death occurred short time ago. Mr.
and Mrs McGsvren were accompanied
by Major and Mrs Connelley, parents
of Mrs McGavren. They will remain
here for an extended visit.
A school for corn and live stock
judging will be held at the Iowa State
College at Ames January to IL, 1903.
A general invitation is extended to all
farmers of the state to attend and
bring samples of corn to add to the
exhibition. 1t will be q valuable
school of instruction for young or old
farmers.
Mrs I Foss is spending today in
Council Bluffs the guest of Mrs S o
Goodman.
Mrs r Littlsr is spending the day
with Omaha acquaintance.
Mrs William Welch and Mrs Pierce
Welch are spending the day visiting
in Council Bluffs.
r. Newton's planning mill today
commenced work turning out the lumb-
er for fifty Sturgeon grain sepsrators
VIM Neutind who established the
Sturgeon Grain Separator factory here
only few weeks ago is already enjoy.
ing lively trade in them, ordered s
comming from all sections.
Mrs Nora Steel is spending the day
in Omaha
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Magnolia Store Narrowly Escapes
Destruction by Fire

The general store conducted in Mag
u ,lia by Frank Hill had q narrow es
cape from destruction by fire Tussda,
eyeniny. The fire started in a defec.
tive tlue into which rats had CARRIE
rubbish and other inf unable materi al
A volunteer company of nearby resi-.
denta was soon organic ID ana after All
hours work succeeded in getting the
flames under control.
JW senssney departed yesterday
evening for Chicago. lie will spend
several days there buying holiday
goods.
II Wick returned to Gretna, Neb,
this morning. He has been here for
the past few days attending to bust.
ness affairs.
The weather report is for fair and
colder weather. Thursday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Gsed Price for Land

Atlantic, Ia. Dec Sd d Jones of
this city has sold the farm known as
Wright Wo'som farm near this city to
William Shepard, the considerati on
being 1925 per acre. The farm con-
sists of forty acres and is ono of the
test in the county. The price paid
seems TO be pretty good ind ice ton
that Iowa land is i'll no Imminent
danger of decreasing in pr,ce.
Mrs w II Fens,tr Is visiting in One
h 4. with bor e;,t.r Az, a,,..,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

The w II Bennett big store in Oms-
he failed yesterday for S572. 600.
DR. j H Gasson leaves this evening
for Chicago in which city he Will spend
few days attending meeting of 1.-THE
United States y Ray Association.
The DIR has fine instrument in his
Office here and goes to further acquaint
himself in the science.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

Beginning with this date
the Peoples Store will buy
hides as we'll as poultry, and
pay the hIgheStmarketprICe
for the same. Mo Valley
Dec 10, 1902.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

RID Jones who has engaged in
farming on the Missouri bottom near
this city for the past several years has
decided to quit farming and will move
his family to this city in few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Cut Down Force of Section Men.

Following out their usual custom Of
reducing the force during the winter
months, the North Western made
large reduction today in the number of
men working on the section gangs
here. Until next spring when the
summers work commences Just enough
men will be retained in the gangs to
carry out the yard work.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

In Washington 1t is now regarded
as pretty much settled that Senator
Hanna will retire from public life at
the close of his present term in the
senate. This belief is founded on the
statement of 9 close personal and
political friend Of the senator to the
effect that Mr. Hams will not be q
candidate to succeed himself; that not
under any possible combination of cir
cumstances will he permit his name
to be brought before The repub-
can national convention and that ne
will not if he can avoid it, remain as
chairman of the republican national
committee during the next PRESIDENT
ial campaign.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Deaths Sudden Summons.

Mrs. Fannie Mcclure died IN this
city this morning at 2:3O at the home
of her daughter Mrs. Noah G. Creager,
with whom she has been yisltiu, for
the past three weeks.
Mrs. Mcclure was Co years old. and
for the past two years had been i'm bad
health because of a general breaking
down of the entirs system. but her
death Was entirely unvxi ected and
cane as u great shock to the family
The attributed cause of her sudden
death was paralysis and heart failure
combined. Remains will be taken 10
Logan tomorrow m morning at 8 O'Clock
funeral services being conducted
there tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
A short service Will be conducted CT
the Creagor home tomorrow morning
at & o'clock.
4 I Noyes leaves this evening for
Spokane, Wash. in which place he will
spt nd several days looking after
his real estate interests.
Fred Douglas is an O.nlha business
visitor this afternoon.
County Clerk Garrison is looking
after official business in this city this
afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

Frank Sherwood leaves this evening
for the Pacific Coast with party Of
prospective land buyers. Among others
who will accompany him will be DR.
Witte, Roy Adams and Hi Mitchell Of
Logan.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
A CASE or 1T.
Many Moro Like it in Mis-
souri, Valley

The following case is but one of
many similar occurring daily in Mis-
souri, Valley. 1t IS an easy matter 10
verify its correctness. Surely Won
cannot ask for better proof than such
a conclusive evidence.
VIM g Baldwin, janitor of Masonic
Temple, living In the west part of
town. says: ~ had attacks of pain in
my back for five or six years and lat
terly If they were not constant one
spell succeeded another so rapidly that
j never knew the moment when one
was leaving or another returning.
Some of them were SO acute that /
could hardly get around to attend to
work and to stoop or lift anything
heavy caused excrutiating twinges, in
fact no position assumed was com
Portable. was In misery the greater
part of the time despite the fact that
used more than one standard remedy
gil guaranteed to stop kidney COM
plant. An advertisement about.
Doan's Kidney Pills induced me to 90
to q 5 Osborne's drug store for box
l never before used u medicine which
brought such genuine relief. They
regulated the action of my kidneys
and when they were brought to nor
NAL condition the pain III my back
stopped. Mrs Baldwin also used
Doan's kidney Pills and from the re.
suits received isjust as emphatic about
the merits of the remedy as L."
For sale by all dealersj price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N
Y, sole agents for the U s.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
The east is suffering from an intense
cold spell. The thermometer marking
% below zsro in many places through
out New York state. % below ia re-.
ported from several points in New
England. Boston reports the coolest
weather since 1888 in that city.
Manager Harmon has secured the
comedy drama 1.-THE 18th Hour"
be presented to the patrons of the local
theatre Tuesday evening December
10th. 1.-THE llth Hour" is play by
Lincoln ] Carter, author of "The Fast,
Mail, Tornado" Heart of Chicago"
"The Flaming Arrow" 1.-TWO Little
Waits and many others. 1t abounds
In exciting incidents, the scenes of the
play taking place in aud about Chica-
go. One set shows the intricate work.
ings of the flock system" as used Oh
all large railroads this being the first
time it has been successfully done on
the American stage. The company
carry everything complete and the
play will be presented by we'll known
players and the public may feel sure of
passing most delightful evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
COAL FAMINE BUSTED
Shipment Consists 81 Only
Twenty Tons But Is Thank
fully Received.

Twenty Missouri Valley households
wsre made extremely glad to day by
the receipt of news that one car loaded
with twenty tons of hard coal will
reach this city probably tomorrow, II
Newton being the fortunate consignee
Mr. Newton's telephone has been busy
all day today transmitting orders for
the precious carbon and in order to
serve the greatest number possible
Mr. Newton is selling it in ton lots.
The coal was shipped from Chicago
the 6 h.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

Impossible to foresee an accident.
Not Impossible to be prepared for it.
DR. Thomas Electric Oil. Monarch
over pain dec3l
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Bird i Smiths Business IN Mis-.
souri, Reaches Tremendous
Figure
Missouri Farm Land On Verse 81
Bis Boom

Government bond and yielding
far more profit in proportion to
the money invested, is now at
tracing the attention of the in
weston, be he wealthy or merely
possessed of comfortable means.
The rapid advance in the
price of Harrison county farm
land is an excellent criterion
by which to Judge the demand
for farm land. Not many
years ago the Illinois farmer
commenced selling his fertile
acres for prices around the $500
per acre mark, and then seek
ing an investment for his mon
ey crossed the Mississippi river
and came west to the western
boundaries of this great state.
Soon the golden stream COM
menced pouring into the purses
of the land owner here and
within a remarkably short time
farm land for which $25 per
acre had been asked in vain
now sells readily for from $50
to $40 and the owners are not
really anxious to sell at that
price.
Now that farm lands in this
section have attained an almost
prohibitive figure the prospect
i've investor has naturally
sought other regions where
cheaper land can be bought,
and yet be capable of the same
production as the soil of west
ern Iowa.
Northern and central Mis-
souri, have proven to be the
Mecca for land seekers during
the past several months and the
report Of the business done
there by the hustling firm Of
Bird & Smith gives conclusive
evidence that Missouri is de-
stined to experience the next
boom in farm values. During
the past five months the firm
has closed deals on Missouri
land having a total valuation of
$859, 232.17, being the aggre-
gate price paid for 20,726 IL
acres of farm land in Saline,
Carroll, Charitan and Holt coun-
ties, Missouri. These four
counties according to the Gov
eminent report, are the richest
and most productive counties
in that state. The surplus pro-
ducts of the four counties as
shown by the Government re-
port being So, 739, 8O2.70.
"Tama Jim Wilson," one of
Iowa's most brilliant represent
atives in Washington, D. c.,
has said of Missouri, "There is
a great land hunger every
where and by far the best bar
gains are to be found in Mis-
souri,"
Continuing Mr.. Wilson said:
"As compared with lands else
where those of Missouri are the
cheapest to be had. | do not
know why this should be So,
but it is a fact"
The Northern visitor to that
region is most agreeably sur
prised in the highly productive
quality of the soil, the general
excellence of the farm improve
ments, also the generally SUBJ
stantial and elaborate condition
of all improvements.
A most excellent feature of
the Missouri farm is the never
failing water supply. Hun
dreds Of little lakes of water
are to be found at frequent in
tervals, making the region in
which they abound unexcelled
for stock raising. The mild
climate of that state and the
wonderful crops of timothy and
clover make that region espe-
cially adapted to the raising of
Iblooded or fine stock.
Messrs. Bird and Smith, who
have been instrumental in
bringing about the boom of farm
lands hereabouts, have listed
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

10 Barrett is clerking the f. E Myers
sale today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

Mrs E G FOuts who has been III
for several months, but whose con-
dition haf considerably i'm.
proved Touring the, past few weeks
suffered relapse yesterday and is
again confined to her bed. Mrs Clara
Langton. her daughter who has been
here for several weeks and who intend
cd to leave for her home in Colorado
yesterday has been forced to postpone
her departure.
Miss Blanche Mills who has been Ill
with pneumonia for several days ID
much better today and it is thought
she Is now past the critical stage.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

Mr. and Mrs John Jewell returned
from Oklahoma last night where they
had been visiting for three weeks.
They think Iowa is better than Okla.
hOma,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Tributes t. Miss Csnnslley,

siluutcS " MISS COnnelley,
Copies of newspapers publisher in
Rock Island, III, the home of Miss
Lucia Connelley, have been received
here containing the following notices
of the death of Miss Connelley:
Telegrams from Pasadena. Cal on
Saturday morning brought tie sad in.
telligeEce that Miss Lucia Connolly
died in that city the previous night, Of
the pulmonary troubles with which
she had been suffering for several
years. Miss Connolly was taken to
California last fall by her parents,
Maj and Mrs. IL. q. Connolly.
who took up their residence
at Pasadena For time the clim-
ate appeared to exert the beneficial
effects hoped for by the many friends
of the family, but this fall reaction
manifested itself, and it soon became
apparent that the end was near, Three
weeks ego Mr.. b. ID. Connolly Joined
the family at Pasadena.
Miss Connolly was born and reared
in this city, and was lady of lovable
character, fine intellectual attachments
and was esteemed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her parents. three
brothers, Clark and Alvin, of Kansas
City. Mo, ard Bernard d, of this city.
and one sister, MIS-. McGavren, of Mo.
Valley, Iowa.
The tribute of friend 10 Miss Lucia
Connolley:
In the land of sunshine and flowers
death came as u sweet release to our
friend and neighbor, Lucia Connolly.
We have missed the friendly greeting
and happy smile, for she was "sun.
shine gill" and pure life was reflected
in her face. Has her life ended? IL
all of life to live? If 1t were 80. our
life won!d bs turned into despair. But
there is a hope for her, an eternal SER
vice, for us All eternal greeting Rock
Island, III, Union.
Funeral services over the rom aims of
Miss Lucia Connolly were conducted
at O'Clock this afternoon at the home
1900 Second avenue. Services were in
charge Of Rev VS. Marquis, of the
broadway Presbyterian aud Rev VIM
Torrance, pastor of the Central Pres.
byterian churches The ministers
were assisted by quartet composed
of Miss Gertrude Carse, Mrs William
Ullemeyer, II ID Folsom and John q
Hazard, who sang two hymns, "Aiy
Jesus, as Thou Wilt" and safe in the
Arms of Jesus" MIS- Uilemeyer sang
as a solo cone SXee,ly Solemn
Thought"
Services at the homo were public
and we're attended by alarge conconrse
of sorrowing friends The services at
the grave in Chippiannock cemetery
were for the members of the family
alone. The three brothers q III, A III
and b y Connolly and DrC w Nc
Gavren, hrother-in-law of the deceas-
I'D, acted a. plllbearers Argus
Rock Island, Ill.
Little Colds" neglec.ed--thousands
If lives sacrificed every year. DIR
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures little
colds-cures big cold, too, down to the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

A G Jens, of Fremont, who has
been in the Valley the guest of Mr. and
Mrs Dell Stevens, lest for his home
this afternoon,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Elkhern Brakeman Killed

While switching in the F f & M V
yards at Lynch, Neb. last night, Her
man Fagerli, an Elkhorn brakeman
slipped and fell beneath the wheels.
He was dragged almost q car lengt IL
and died instantly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Magazine Club Elect Officers

The Magazine Club met with Miss
Blanche Mclaughlin last evening.
After the program, election of officers
was held with the following result:
Miss Beryl James, President, Miss
Fshne Deur, V. Pres. Miss Hastings,
Secy. and Treas. Before the close of
the business meeting it was decided
that the Club would have genuine
Christmas tree with the attendant
festivities at the home of Miss James.
at their next meeting.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

A general plan for building to be
erected by Iowa at the worlds fair
has been agreed upon by the building
committee of Iowa Worlds Fair COM
mission. The cost of the building ex-
elusive of furniture and sidewalks is
not to exceed $4,000. The ground
space for this building will be- about
100 by 1876 feet and the building will
be two stories in height The style and
architecture has no; yet been deter
mined, decision on this point having
been deferred until after the archi-
tects have submitted their plans in
competition. The structure, however
must have finished sides with the
main front to the north. The first
floor of the building will have ample
rotunda or parlors so located that they
may be used for general assembly
rooms when desired. On this floor
will also be check room, custodian's
office, toilet rooms, two secretary's
rooms and storage room. The Sec
ond floor will have two large rooms, a
ladies parloI and gentlemans parlor
which will be used for exhibition
rooms
On this floor will also be located
reading rooms, press rooms, toilet
rooms and rooms for the commission.
ers and employees Plans for the build
ing are to be submitted Dec. 10Th by
the competing architects, the competi
ton being limited to Iowa.-St Louis
Globe Democrat.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Installation Win Be Followed By
BANQUET.


The members of the local order of
the Eastern Star will be- rendered
banquet at the Miller Hotel tomorrow
evening by Trlune Chapter Number
81 Royal Arch Masons. The banquet
will follow the installation of the Of
(icers elect in the II A M, installation
to occur at the lodge rooms.
Thomas Frank, farmer living
few miles south of Magnolia has been
arrested charged with the larceny of
several watches from the store OF
John llansen in Magnolia. 1t is said
the stolen property was found in his
possession.
10 I5arratt is clerkinr the II r. Mvora
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Hand In Buzz Saw.

George Smothers, working in the
carpenter department at the car shops
was the unfortunate victim of an &C.
cident, that befell him while he was
at work this forenoon.
He was engaged in saving q green
plank, large circular saw being used
IN the work. In some manner Mr..
Smothers right hand was drawn
against the rapidly revolving saw, the
thumb of the hand being fearfully
torn and lacerated. DR. Colt is attend
ing him and thinks there is some pros
pect Of saving the member.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

Louis Walker resumed his work at
the shops today. He has been on the
off duty list for several days because
of injuries he received while at work.
] A Williams is an Omaha visitor
today.
Miss May Finley returned to Oma-
hs this afternoon after brief visit
here.
FL Davis is In South Omaha today
on real estate business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

Little Colds" eglec'ed--thousand
If lives sacrificed every year. DIR
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures little
colds-cures big cold too, down to the
very verge of consumption dec3l
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11


A scientist says that if 1.-The world
was tl4ttened the sea would be two
miles deep all over the earth" III you
catch anybody Il tttemng ont the earth
shoot him on the spo.. Atlantic De-
mocrst.
Today the + Il Il NJ v system placed
into service on trains 3 and 6 one of
the new m 4gnilicient passenger coaches
of the large order Of now equipment
received. The new car is of the brosd
vestibule type and is beauty. 1t will
not be long Def ore the entire train
will be supplied with the neweqnip.
ment.
20 Tucker of Council Bluffs is
' sitting Missouri Valley acquaintances
today
Mr. and Mrs Emil Brammom have
taken rooms at VIM Emge's ON 7sh.
street.
Miss Ray Miles arrived from Chica
go this morning. + NJ Miles and Miss
Miles departed this afternoon for Lin
coin, Neb where they go to be present
at 9 wedding.
II q Fleming is looking after his
business interests IN Omaha today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11

A farmer living near Harlan who
has been in the habit of buying from
the Montgomery Ward Il Company's
catalogue instead of patIonizing his
home merchants, went to the trouble
the other day, to see if his home mer-
chants could duplicate 800 order he
was about to send to that we'll known
catalogue house To the farmers
surprise he found he could save mon
ey and get better goods at home. He
was honest enough to write a letter to
the American of that city telling of
the fact and advising everybody to
deal with their home merchants. He
bought at home and will continue to
DO so in the future Let some one,
who thinks they are saving money by
buying of Montgomery Ward bnd Co,
pick out 800 worth of goods from their
catalogue and see what our merchants
will ask for the same order cash. If
you do it and are only patronizing the
catalogue house because you save
money by doing so, it will be sure
thing that you Will patronize home
more in the future.-Anita Tribune.