davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
SURPLUS BACHELORS:

The last census shows that there
we're in the whole country 5,427, 767
bachelors, against 1924 .494 spinsters--
an excess of GO per cent of bachelors
over the unmarried women. There
was not any state in the union that
did not have more bachelors than sim
gle women, even Massachusetts exhib-
iting small fractional overplus of UNI
attached males of manageable age.
To account for this situation of affairs
it was explained that the mass of the
population of each state being paired
off by marriage evenly as between the
sexes only relitively small fraction
of single persons old enough to marry
was left over. Utmost states the male
part of this fraction was much in ex-
cess of the female part. And it must
also be remembered that woman mar
ry much younger than men.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
MET ACCIDENTAL DEATH
Coroner in Hickman Case s. De-
Cided Yesterday.

Mrs. Susan Hickman, aged 81 years,
wife of John Hickman, a farmer who
lives near MOBILES Lake, met an &C.
cidental death Saturday afternoon
through the discharge of a double bar
relied shot gun in the hands of her son,
Atwell, aged 10 years.
Deputy Coroner Movers yesterday
made thorough investigation of the
lamentable affair The son through
whom the accident occurred was pre-
pairing to go rabbit hunting and had
just finished placing two shells into
the gun. which was of the breech load
ing pattern. He then attempted to
close the gun again, but in do
ing so one of the hammers was
snapped, discharging the load in one
of the barrels. Mrs. Hickman. who
was standing but few feet distant at
the time, engaged in her homework,
received the full charge of shot, the
entire load taking effect in her left
breast, death resulting Instantly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
OVERLAND LIMITED TRAINS.
Illinois Central MAY Get Then,
Away from the Northwestern,


The old rumor that the Union Pa
cific would discontinue its overland
connections with the Chicago Il North
western and enter into similar rela-
tions with some other Council Bluffs
Chicago line has recently been revived,
not only among the railroad officials
in this city but elsewhere as we'll, says
today's Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
Now 1t is said the Illinois Central may
carry the overland trains to Chicago.
For years past rumors of such change
have appeared at periodical intervals,
and two years ago, when the Illinois
Central completed its line from Fort
Dodge tn this city, the rumors assumed
almost the proportion of facts. Since
then, however, the talk has again died
down until within the past few weeks,
when statements coming from UnioE
Pacific sources seem to indicate that
such y change is now mndsr contem.
platlon with every indication that 4.
will be contaminated this year.
If such q change is made, it will
mean considerable Improvements in
the Illinois Central trackage, the first
of which Will be to double track the
road from this city to Chicago. When
the right-Cf-w way of the Illinois Central
was graded over two years ago, and
the bridges built, ample room was
made for another track, which could
be laid at any time A railroad official
speaking of the proposed change
stated that ii the agreement was con-
illuminated, work would be begun by
the Illinois Central within three
months to double track its line. 1t
would probably require two years to
complete the double tracking, and the
change of systems might not be made
until then
| The reason that is given for the pro-
posed change is the fact that the I'LL
nois Central and the Union Pacific are
now both strong Hartman lines, while
the Northwestern is still under the
control of the Vanderbilts Formerly
when the Union Pacific was under the
| Vanderbilts little difficulty was en-
conntered in maintaining the traffic
relations with the Northwestern, but
now that the Hartman star has
gained the ascendancy it IS said tina,
the difficulties have arisen which make
a change desirable
According to the latest accounts
that million dollar tiara which Mrs
Bradley Martin intends for corona
ton gift to her daughter, the Countess
Craven. is bauble of much less cos,
than the Paris correspondents ascribed
to 1T. This information was not made
public until his grace of Norfolk, the
earl marshal, stepped on the idea of
such lavish outlay. Contradiction OF
the published story ensned Immediate
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
INJURIES PROVE FATAL
Stockman Frank Adams Died
This Morning.

After several weeks suffering,
Frank Adams of Moorhead, the
stockman who sustained in
juries in the wreck at the "Y"
several wee6s ago, died this morn.
ing in st. Bernards Hospital in
Council Bluffs.
Immediately after the wreck
Adams was taken direct to the
Council Bluffs hospital where an
operation was performed on him
resulting in the removal of one
of his legs which was crushed in
the wreck. A short time after the
amputation, erysipelas set in and
soon necessitated second ampu-
tation. His entire system was
oisioned by the disease and his
death has been expected for the
past two weeks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
CHANGED HIS MIND
Promised to Give Names ST Gull
DrltS But Failed To Do So

After trying ordeal of about
half an hours duration in the
police sweat box yesterday after
nom, young man who the police
suspect of having completely in
the robbery Of the North Western
merchandise cars here Sunday
night, weakened and gave the
officers some valuable pointers re-
garding the gang that has been
carrying on high carnival here for
several months past.
The young man went SO far as
to give the police the location Of q
cave where it is supposed the loot
was secreted until a buyer could
be found. Following the young
mans directions the police found
the cave and although it gave
every indication of usage none of
the articles stolen from the cars
we're found.
Fred NJ Hans Chief of the + ID
and M V Detective force arrived
in the city last night and took
charge of the case. tits said the
young man who isunder suspicion
refuses to divulge the names
if be knows them, OF thu culprits
who are incriminated.
Among the things stolen from
the car was q large box filled
with firearms, a box of notions,
dry goods ect
Petty thieving has been the
chief occupation for some months
past of a gang OF youngsters in
this city and if the deal of Sunday
night will be the means Of
sending the whole bunch TO the
reform school or the penitentiary
the citizens of this city will be ex-
ceedipglv glad of Ii.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
He Recommends Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for q number of years and
have no hesitancy in saying that it is
the best remedy for coughs, colds and
Group have ever used in my family.
| have not words to express my con-
fidence in this Remedy. Mrs. j. A
Moore, North Star, Mich. For sale by
Elliott q Harvey.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
Calhoun Items by Telephone.


AS the schools of Missouri Vail
ey are closed this week, Miss Kate
Schwertley is spending the time
at the Schwertley home near Cal
houn.
Leonard Clifton has moved from
Mo. Valley to his mothers farm
north of this place and will have
charge of the same next season.
Bert Russell and family, of Mo.
Valley, spent Sunday here visiting
Mr.. Russell's parents.
Charles Wakefield and family
have moved to this place from
Magnolia and will occupy the But
Ter house.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Runkle, of Mo-
mona County, are visiting their
daughters, Mrs. j. w. Fouts and
Mrs. Chas Mickey for a few days.
Mr.. ard Mrs. B. G. Sherwin
Sundayed with the N. G. Boynton
family.
Fred Avery has very sick child
DIR. Cutler is attending it.
One of the ODE children is very
sick. DIR. Gasson is attending it
The ground hog evidently un-
derstands his business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
Something That Will Do You
Good,

We know of no way in which we can
be of more service to our readers than
to tell them of something that will be
of real good to them. For this reason
we want to acqusint them with what
we consider one of the very best rene
dies on the market for coughs, colds,
and that alarming complaint, Group.
We refer to Chamberlains Cough
Remedy. We have used it with such
good results in our family so long that
it has become household necessity.
BY its prompt use we haven't any
doubt but that it has time and again
prevented Group. The testimony is
given upon our own experience, and
we suggest that our readers, especially
those who have small children, always
keep it in their homes as safeguard
against Camden, S. C., Mes
senger. For sale by Elliott & Harvey.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
Mr.. Wheeler Got Rid of Hit
Rheumatism.

During the winter of 1893 was so
lame IN my joints, in fact all over my
body, that could hardly hobble
around, when ] bought bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. From the
hrst application l began to get we'll,
and was cured and have worked stead
lily all the year.R Wheeler, North
wood, N " For sale by Elliott 4
Harvey.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
For Stomach Troubles

81 have taken a great many differ
emf medicines for stomach trouble
and constipation" says Mrs S. Geiger
of Dunkerton, Iowa, "bnt never had
as good results from any as from
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets For sale by Elliott Il Iiar-
ypy
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
II. G. Wills, of Logan, visited w
Wills. in the Valley Sunday.

H. G. Wills, of Logan, visited w F..
Wills. in the Velley sunday.
G. A Wills, of Mondamin, was in
the Valley Sunday, the guest of his
father, w. +. Willis.
Mark Swarts, of Omaha, was in the
Valley Sunday, the guest of his BROTH
er, F. G. Swarts.
Mrs. II Tenant and children de-
parted yesterday evening for Lancarter
Wisconsin, called to that place by word
announcing the serious illness of Mrs.
Tenants mother.
The Misses Anna aud Nellie Carroll
of Madrid are in the city spending a
few days here visiting the Misses Tam
isiea.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

The household effects of the v II Nc
Chesney family are being moved into
the residence on Fourth Street formerly
occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Abe Bach
rsch. Mr. and Mrs. McChesney expect
to occupy their new home in short
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

George Reif, Charles billiard and
w Kelley, constituting the Harrison
County Board Of Supervisors convened
in adjourned session in Logan today
for the consideration of County bus
mess.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Noble will move
their household effects to Fremont
Wednesday of this week. The new
home there built for their occupancy
was finished last week and the family
expects to be permanently settled
within the next few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

The people of Dunlap will be permit
ted to vote OH the question of grant
ing franchise for y city light plant.
When the opportunity presents itself
every citizen of the town should give
his consent by voting for IT. 1t will
cost the town nothing-Dunlap Re
porter.
Don't be too certain of that Brother
Reporter. Franchises sometime cost
cities very dearly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

DIR. Hutchinson, of Des Moines, Chief
of Staff of the State Commander of the
q. A. r., will visit the G. A. II. boys
in this city this evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
Funeral of Mrs. Hickman.

The last rites over the remains of
the late Mrs. John Hickman, who was
shot and instantly killed by her son
saturday afternoon, occurred this
morning at the Lovelsnd church, bur.
ial in Branson cemetery.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Geo. Cullivan is filling the Krug
Brewing Co.'S. ice house today.
He is putting so tons in. He also
loaded 80 loads of ice for farmers
today, who have their own ice
b FUSES. Among the farmers
6 sitting ice today were Will Allen
Jones, Lew Roden, A e Bessire
and Warren Hedges.
Miss Maggie Wager has finished
her course of instructions in Mrs.
Mayhughe's dress cutting school
and has gone to her home in Hon
ey Greek.
The small boy was in his ele-
ment today, shoveling snow off
the sidewalks-not at his own
home, but for somebody else who
has spare dime.
The Board of Supervisors met
in adjourned session yesterday
and transacted considerable busi-
ness, and adjourned to meet again
February 2lst.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
Des Moines Must Care For Small.
DOX.

Des Moines, Feb g. The state board
Of health has finally decided that 1t
would no longer parley with the local
board of health in Dies Moines, and
has authorized the committee in
charge of the matter to give notice to
the Des Moines city authorities that
unless something is done within seven
teen days to stop the spread of small
pox the state board will take charge.
The state board has always exercised
the right to interfere in the case Of
boards in rural districts or in small
towns, but has never before attempted
to interfere in large city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Senator Hogue's bill to compel
railroads to furnish cars to small
shippers the same as to large ones
passed the Senate yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

DR.. $ F De Wore was called to Mo-
dale yesterday afternoon to attend
Frank Fitzpatrick, young man who
has been sick for the past few days.
After examining his patient DR.. De
Wore found the young man to be suf-
tering from continent smallpox
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
Tuesday, Feb. IL.

Mrs. A s Whitworth went to
Omaha this morning and will
spend the week there visiting her
mother Mrs. Axtell.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Mr. and Mrs. F NJ Dance are spending
the day in Omaha.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Eric johnson, who has been
paying Mondamin relatives short
visit, returned to this city this
morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Walt Granger's sale was great
success. Everything went at a
good price.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Robt. Marble, who is now working
in the City office of the Milwaukee
road in Council Bluffs, spent Sunday
visiting with friends in this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

lttakes more than mere legal over
sight to raise the price of beer in
Missouri Valley. -Woodbine Twiner.
Well, we suppose Dennis knows, as
he was down here Friday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Local coal dealers have advanced the
price OF Hooking Valley coal to $500
per ton.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
More ice is being put up in this
,ity this season than ever before.
Hennessey-Travers Nuptials.

THIS morning at o'clock, in st. Patrick's
church, in the presence of relatives and few
close friends, occurred the marriage of Miss
Alma Travers and Nicholas Hennessey, both of
Missouri Valley. Nuptial high mass was cele-
bratcd by Rev. Father Mullen. Lon Hennessey
nephew of the groom, served as altar boy. The
bride was attended by her sister, Miss May
Travers. Mr.. Nathan Schultze, of Plattsmonth
Neb., served the groom az best man.
The BRIDES dress was Handsome brown broad
cloth with white chiffon and applique bodice
trimmings, her hat was an artistically draped
pompador in harmony with her gown. She car
ried an arm bouquet of brides roses The brides.
maid was attired in dainty creation of pink
and white, and carried pink carnations
Mr.. and Mrs. I. j .Hennessey served wedding
to the wedding party, after which reception
was held for the young couple. The decorations
of the house were pink and white carnations
and roses with background of green. The din
ner table was symphony in pink and white
spray bouquets and ribbons used in decorations
For the present Mr.. and Mrs. Hennessey will
reside at the home of the BRIDES mother, Mrs
Travers, on North Sixth street.
J. 81 Oates, of Sheldon, Iowa,
was pleasant caller yesterday
evening. He reports Sheldon as
suffering with small pox.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

] b Barrett is clerklng at Walt
Changers big sale today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
Letter List for Week Ending
Feb. 10, 1902.

Bremen, NJ A
Be:k, Geo. +
Ellsworth, Issac
Hall, Emma
Holiday, Grace
Jenlaman, Geo
Jones, Carl
johnson, Mrs. Lue
Larson, Anna q
McGill, JC2
Miller, Grace
Mitchell, Hila
Smith, Mrs SA
Smith, e s
Vanderberg, OF
Woods j w
Williams, James
Warner, + M
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, 1902-02-13
Monday, Feb. 10.

George Kreig, agent here for the
American Express Company, atten ded
the funeral of l. a Garner in Omaha
yesterday afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
II. Wick has returned to Gretna, Neb
after spending q few days here looking
after business interests.

The Logan fire department hold their
annual dance iD that city tomorrow
evening. Everybody invited and 9
good time expected.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Mike Dugsn has resigned his position
at Brennan's and departed this morn.
ing for his home in Dunlap.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
Rev. Douglas returned this
noon from Glenwood.
@ H Deur is transacting bust
ness in Omaha this afternoon.

F. K. Smith, whom the republic
cans of Clearfeld, Pa, have nomi-
mated for borough treasurer, has
no legs. Damon Harry, the can
didate for squire, is a cripple. I.
B. Reilly, democratic candidate
for tax collector, is paralyzed on
one side.
That's easy. They want officers
who can't run off with the public
funds, therefore select men with
out legs. It's the safest plan.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Rev. William Hastings of Toronto,
u, who died last week, was the man to
whom Abraham Lincoln presented q
jackkn:fe because the formers face
was homelier than his own. Hastings
was powerful and distinguished
preacher.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Vernie Hall Is convalescent after q
severe siege of appendicitis.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
SPLIT. BRITTLE. DULL HAIR
All Come from Dandruff, Which
Is Caused by a Germ.

Split hair, harsh hair, lusterless
hair, brittle hair, falling hair, all
owe their origin to dandruff, which
is caused by a measly little mi
crobe that burrows into the scalp,
throwing up the cuticle into dand-
ruff scales and sapping the vitality
of the hair at the root, causing the
several diseased conditions of the
hair till it finally falls out. Mod
ern science has discovered rem
edy to d 'stroy the dandruff mi
crobe, which is combined in New
b o's Herpiclde and may be had
of any druggist. Allays itching
instantly and makes hair soft az
silk. Take no substitute; nothir g
"just as good" Elliott & Harvey
G W kellogg is transacting
legal business in Council Bluffs
today.
Vim. Bowers arrived in the
city this morning from Clinton
where LIE has been visiting his
m other. He left this afteroon for
his home IL Chadron.
Four Guarantees Removed Sat-
urday
The health authorities of this
city expect to remove the smallpox
guarantees from four Missouri
Valley homes Saturday of this
week.
While the strict quarantine that
has existed here for the past few
weeks has seriously inconvenien.
ced several, there is no doubt but
it has been very successful, when
one takes into consideration the
large number of people who have
been exposed to the disease.
81 Il Brown has the contract for
new, modern one-story residence
for Joseph B Barrett, city clerk
and cashier of the Valley Bank,
corner of Eighth and st. Clair, to
cost $1,000, and to be begun at
once. The material for the same
is now being assembled on the
ground. News.
The present snow is a great
thing for the ground. 1t will put
it in good shape for seeding in the
spring.
There is one consolation-these
dull times gives the merchants
plenty of time to invoice.
The fire at Patterson, New Jer-
sey, succeeded in burning the
homes of several of the anarchists
Unfortunately the anarchists
themselves escaped.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

A. l.. Tucker, storekeeper for the
NV at the Chicago shops, and Bruce
Kirkman, travelling auditor for the
NV Company, arrived in the city
this morning from Chicago and are
spending the day here looking after
the Company's interests.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

NJ. c. Richards, instead of Sam
Richards, bought the Childers property
in this city Saturday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13

Nothing in real life of recent oc-
currence has been 80 Economically
tragic as the strange infatuation
of Pennsylvania jailor's wife for
a brace of condemned murderers
and her desperate efforts to secure
their release and fly with them to
a new life in an unknown country.
A keen student of character gives
it as his opinion that there are
eminently respectable counter
parts of Mrs. Sotfel in most every
community. Women naturally
sympathize with the heroic chara-
cter and they find the nearest ap-
proach to it in the desperate crimi-
nal, who places small value upon
his life. Since the decay of CHI
valry the criminal affords practi-
caly the only exemplars of the des-
perate fearlessness which suggests
the heroic, which seems to exc
plain why renowned criminals
find sympathizers among women
of unquestioned responsibility,
and with some women from SYM
pathy to blind infatuation is butts
narrow step,-Omaha Examiner.
Gen. supt. Dick Ashton, of the
N. w., must be appreciated by his
company, for it is just becoming
known out here that they gave him
a Christmas present of $780,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-13
Study in Black and White.

1t seems strange to the Minneapolis
Tribune that the color line should be
drawn in Kansas and seperate schools
provided at Topeka for white and black
children. 'Eln the days when the New
England emigrants went to Kansas
with bible in one hand and Sharp's
rifle in the other, the negro was regard
ed there as a man and brother. But
Kansas has undergone several radical
and violent revolutions of sentiment
since the days of Old John Brown of
Osawattomie.
The North Western railroad is seri-
ously considering the ACCESSIBILITY of
placing tlsgmen on all OF its fast trains,
also OH some of the more important
fast freights that are necessarily long.
The company has never had isgmen
on Its trains, and instead the rear
brakemen have been responsible for
flag duty, or protecting the rear of the
train. The brakemen on the fast trains
have more than they can look after
now, and it is stated that decision is
not far off and that before very long
llagmen will be installed. The COM
pany is more strict now regarding flag
duty of the rear brakemen, and also in
brakemen getting out at all stations.
1t appears that some of the men have
been little careless in this last re-
gard, and one or two are now serving
thirty days because of their failure to
leave their trains at stations. Clinton
Age.