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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06
A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs Frank Chambers last night
A Smoker.

A few days ago Miss Hastings issued invita-
tions to the members of the class in chemistry
and the High School teachers to IA Smoker" at
Miss Hastings rooms on Friday evening. Az
most of the invited guests were not of the sex
which are supposed to count smoking among
their various accomplishments, the invitations
gave rise to much conjecture IA to the nature of
the function. Each guest upon arrival, was
given pipe, and the wonder still grew, but
when great bowls of soapsuds were distributed
among the guests the mystery was solved and
each one put their pipe to use at once. Miss
Matte Farquhar does not pride herself as one
who can raise much smoke, but she succeeded
in blowing the largest soap bubbles and was
rewarded with the daintiest little water color
imaginable. Miss Lulu Beagle was not ex-
actly at her best at producing bubbles and so
was awarded a cake of toilet soap. After this
contest games comprising chemical equations
were played. Refreshments were served at
late hour, partners for the table being found
by matching chemical compounds and their
equivalent symbols. All who we're fortunate
enough to be numbered among the guests had
a most delightful evening. There was merri-
ment and laughter galore, mixed with the prac.
teal test which Miss Hastings put to the result
of her teaching. The idea was novel and so
added another charm to the entertainment.
Miss Hastings proved herself charming and
resourccful hostess.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Mrs. w 81 Withrow and daueh-
ter left this morning for Fremont.
They will visit there few days
the guests of relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Mrs Jerome O'Leary returned
this afternoon to her home in
Council Bluffs after visiting here
a few days with her mother, Mrs
Rhodabeck.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Peter Johansen, for the past
few years employed at Senseny's
establishment here in the capacity
of general salesman, leaves this
evening for Belvidere, III, where
he will locate. he has bought a
general store there and will en-
gage in business in his own inter.
ests henceforth.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Mrs. Charles shinkle and
daughter arrived this morning
from Fremont and spent the day
here visiting friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

A Missouri Valley stock buyer
has about concluded he has con-
tributed the sum of SIS to the ex-
perience fund, so necessary to all
people. Tuesday of this week the
stockman was accosted by stran-
ger wearing the garb of a farmer.
The stranger inquired about the
current price of hogs, stating he
had about twenty head of fine
porkers he was anxious to dispose
of. He ostensibly closed deal
with the local stockman, saying
he would return to his farm and
bring the hogs in next day. Then
in special burst of confidence he
stated he was a little hard pressed
for money and asked the stock
buyer to advance him SIS. This
the stockman did and up to the
present writing neither the hogs
nor the owner have appeared.
JT Pierce who has conducted
a bowling alley business in this
city for several months past yes
terday sold the establishment to
Frank Porter of Harlan la. The
new proprietor has assumed
charge but MIR. Pierce will remain
with him for a few days.
1Aarez1A
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06
Friday, Feb. IS

George Brenerman of Boone is
paying friends here short visit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

The law firm of Rowe and Hol-
land was in Mondamin today look
ing after the interests of client
in law case on trial there today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06
PHYSICAL Culture Association will
Be Recr0anized.

The trustees Of the Missouri
Valley Physical Culture Associa-
ton met in the Club rooms yester-
day evening and discussed various
plans and propositions looking to-
wards the improvement of the
Associations financial condition.
1t was decided to hold another
meeting Tuesday evening at the
Club rooms and at that time the
Club will be reorganized.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06
August Kiss Appointed City Mar
shall.

Mayor James this afternoon APP
pointed A f Riss city marshall to
succeed w A SHELTON, who has
been marshal during the past few
years hut has recently resigned
his position, and expects to engage
in farming henceforth.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06
Five Dollars Reward and..nc Cues.
tiOnS Asked

If the person who took two
pants patterns and partially com.
pleted vest from Geo 81 Williams
tailoring establishment yesterday
afternoon will return or cause the
same to be returned to the owner
they will receive reward of SIS
and no questions will be asked.
Mrs Robert Richardson started
yesterday evening for Port Ches-
ter, N Y, where she goes to spend
short time visiting her sister,
Mrs Robt Sheehy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Mrs. G W Arp is spending the
day in Omaha.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Bert Mathews, a young man
who in the days past has attained
considerable notoriety in local
police circles, was placed under
arrest this forenoon by Marshal
Shelton, who received telegraphic
advices from Council Bluffs. The
Council Bluffs police claim Math-
ews and a crowd of companions a
short time ago robbed merchan-
disc car in that place.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06
,lub will be reorganized.

Mrs F A Sims returned home today
from short visit with Modale ac-
Iquaintances.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06
lNC UIOOV OI VIC N0HkUPs
ing impurities which
weaken the body and be-
foul the flesh.
THE scoURcE OF
CIVILIZATION.

9SSONoAS W
CIVILIZATION.
From half civilized OF
unsanitary countries come
the plaques which deci.
mate the teeming popula-
tions Of the Orient. Sani-
tary science and medical
skill have banished the
plaques from, among our-
selves, but civilization has
its own scourge in that
form of scrofula which
attacks the lungs and is
popularity known as con-
sumption.
Plaques are not per.
sistent. They appear and
disappear again for years.
Scrofula of the lungs or
consumption is a persistent
disease. Every day OF
every year it gathers in its
victims; one-sixth OF all
deaths from disease being
attributed to consumption.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery cures scrof-
ula wherever it finds it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Larry Ryan was pleasant caller tc-
day. He feels good over the fact that
81 years ago today he came to Har-
rison c ,unty and has been resident
here ever since
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

A discussion relative to the
testimony given by witness In
the hearing of Charles billiard,
County Supervisor, now in pro-
gress in Logan, yesterday after
noon brought about the consum-
nation of deal in which the KEEL
logg tract of farm land consisting
of 81 acres just west of the Will
low and south of the railroad
track changed owners. George A
kellogg of the First National,
commended the farm lands on the
Missouri bottom in the vicinity of
the new Poor Farm were being
held and sold at prices above
reason. Furthermore he stated
his farm on the Willow could be
bought for $40 per acre. w A
Smith, who overheard the re-
mark. closed the deal Immediate
ly, making payment OH the farm
and the deal was closed. This
tract of ground was once used for
producing nursery stock and real
estate men are of the opinion Mr.
Smith secured rather handsome
bargain in the deal.
Perhaps one of the largest adj
vertising contracts signed this
year is that of Messrs. Carson,
Pirie, Scott & Co., of Chicago with
the Times-Hera by which the
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. are to
use one page each day except Sun
day for one year, payingfor same
the neat sum OF $4,000. This
sam me firm spends 5000, 600 per year
or $4,000 per month, the yearly
salary of the president of the
United States, for advertising
space.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

r L Davis is an Omaha bust
ness visitor today.
Photographs that fit the face
Reed makes them.
Miss Phrone Butler who has
been visiting with Modale friends
for the past few days returned
home this afternoon.
An Intellectual attempt was
made by safe crackers to rob the
Post Office safe at Dow City, q
small station on the Northwest
ern main line east of here last
Thursday night. The cracks
around the safe door were filed
with soap and the robbers had
commenced to put in the nitro
glycerine when they were scared
away.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Frank s Crabill, formerly en-
gagged in business here but now
located in Atlantic, La, was in the
city short time this afternoon.
He was on his way home from
Carroll, where he had been at
tending a shooting match.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Conductor Robt Craft is taking
a two weeks vacation from his
work with the f T. and M v com
pany. The Craft family left this
afternoon for visit with relatives
and friends in Norfolk and other
western points.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

CB Power went to Council Bluffs
this afternoon and Will remain there
over Sunday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06
Saturday, March 1.
Mrs II B Cox is quite sick at
her home in the country.

Mrs II b Cox is quite sick at
her home in the country.
w H Bourn, F Zahner and T D
Boyd of Modale, we're in the city
last night, registered at the Miller
James Cunningham, who bought
the Hargens farm near this city
some time ago, has arrived in the
city from Illinois, accompanied
by his family. Their household
goods are expected shortly and
they expect to be located in their
new farm home by next week.
Miss Matte Vaudeville, who
has been spending the past few
months visiting her sister, Mrs
J Crippen, at Sanford, Florida, ar
rived home this morning.
Twin cons we're born this morn
ing to Mr. and Mrs G w Blanken-
ship, who live north of this CITY.
DIR. Gaspop, who attended the
case, reports all concerned doing
nicely and father exceedingly
happy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

The trio of railroad graders. ar
rested yesterday afternoon for be-
ing drunk and disorderly, we're
brought before Mayor James this
morning and find 81. 90 and costs
each. The entire fine, amounting
to about sG in each case, will be
laid out in jail.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Mrs co Kirkendall and daugh-
ter, Luella, of Logan, are visiting
Mrs j P Martin for few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Miss Clara McQ leen, of Mondamin,
is here paying the Misses Finley and
Williams short visit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

The six-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs d Harvey, who live about 10
miles north of here was kicked on
the head by horse this forenoon.
The sharp edge of the shoe in
flicted a deep and painful wound
IN the scalp, rendering it neces-
sary for DR. DeVore, who attended
Jne case, to take several stltches
in closing the wound.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06
Two Guarantees Lifted Today

Bruce Moorehouse is quite seri-
ously III at his home in the Coun-
try South of this city.
Amos Riedenbsrg of Moore
head was in the city today on real
estate business.
Elmer Selsby of Little Sioux
transacted real estate business
here this afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-03-06

Gem Potos Scots per dozen at the
Reed Studio. Now you can get
these pictures again at the best
studio in the county. Why go to
some second rate place for them?
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
w. N. Hamilton Withdraws.

I take this method of announce
ing the withdrawal of my name
from the further consideration of
the Democratic voters for the
office of judge of the eastern dis
trict of Charlton county. When
l announced my candidacy for
this Office some weeks since, it
was after repeated assurances
from many parts of the district
that there would be no other cam
didate for the office, and that no
contest would be necessary for
me to be returned for the third
term. Upon this condition and
no other would | have permitted
my name to go before my party
for this Office at this time. When
other announcements were made
and it became apparent that 1
must ente" upon a contest for the
nomination, there was but one
course for me to pursue that is
the one I have chosen, with
drawal.
recall with pleasure the new
and strengthened friendships in
cident to my four years in office.
To the many friends who have so
earnestly supported me at all
times return my sincerest
thanks, and as a layman I join
you in every laudable effort to
promote and protect Democratic
principles in our county and
commonwealth.
Sincerely Yours,
w. N. HAMILTON.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
Why W. Blush.

The Canton Press of last week
has this to say Of the editor of
the COURIER, which accounts for
our bushes ever since we read
the item, although we hope to
recover:
Charlie Vandiver, the bright
and successful editor and pro-
prietor of the CHARLTON COURIER
at Keytesville, came over last
Friday for a brief visit with his
uncle, L. j. Vandiver. Charlie
is one of the most popular news
paper men in the state. Of course
while here he paid his respects
to the Press office and gave US q
friendly chat on the pleasures ano
difficulties of the profession.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
Why Things Are Thus.

Our patrons will please re-
member that, according to notice
in our last number, the better
half of We editor is this week in
St. Louis, looking after new mill
linery; and that the worser half
is consorting elsewhere with a
certain wife deserted public func-
tionary, and is incapacitated to
attend as closely to business as is
conducive to the best results in
making a paper. In fact, control
has passed into the hands of the
undersigned, and the whole con-
Germ has gone to
THE DEVIL.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
Tobacco Seed.

The Brunswick Tobacco Co.
has a lot of pure white hurley
tobacco seed for free distribution,
and desires that Charlton county
farmers who intend to raise the
weed this year produce a good
article, which will enable them to
get better price. The seed can
be had by calling at the factory
in Brunswick or by sending your
address and enclosing a two
cent stamp to the Brunswick To-
bacco Co., Brunswick, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
Cupid's Capers.

ENYEART STEVENSON: = VIM.
II. Enyeart of Malcom, Iowa, and
Miss Cora A. Stevenson of Mar
celine were married, near West
vile, Wednesday, Feb 10, 1902,
Rev. George W. Saunders making
the twain one.
NICKERSON ELMoRE: - Ollie
Nickerson and Miss Annie Ell
more, both of near Salisbury,
were married while seated in a
buggy in front Of M. Meals resi-
dence in Salisbury Wednesday,
Feb. %, 1902, Rev. J. D. Smith
officiating.
MCCORMICK MATHEWS: John
T. Mccormick, an industrious
young farmer of near Sumner,
and Miss Jessie, a winsome
daughter of Mrs. Florence Math-
ews Of Sumner, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony at
The residence of the BRIDES
mother Wednesday evening,
Feb. 10, 1902, Rev. O.. Beistle of
Clarence, Mo-, formerly pastor of
the M. E. church at Sumner,
gracefully andimpressively tying
the nuptial knot. Only immed-
late relatives of the bridal couple
were present. A par excellence
supper was served, which was
enjoyed to the utmost. At 10
o'clock a delightful serenade was
given Mr.. and Mrs. Mccormick
by the Sumner orchestra, after
which the musicians were invited
in and were treated to delicious
refreshments and continued to
make merry until the wee sma
hours. The newly welded pair
were the recipients of many nice
and useful presents, among them
being an 8O-acre tract of fine
farming land from the bride
groom's father, James McCor-
mick. The COURIER best
wishes are extended to Mr.. Nc
Cormick and his lovely bride.
May their future lives be as happy
as their wedding day.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
KEYTEsvnLE. MISSOURI FRIDAY FEBRUARY ss 1902

VIM. Payne on whom Young,
while under the influence of
liquor, had drawn a pistol
and snapped it twice in
Payne's face at Triplett Wednes-
day night of last week. Fortu-
nately the weapon failed to go
off, thus preventing murder.
Young's excuse for his crime is
that he had been told of several
unsavory remarks Payne had
made about him, but which Payne
emphatically denies having made.
T. H. (Henry) Grant of two
miles north of Rothville, who was
arrested at Brookfield by Depu-
ty Sheriff S. j. Shaughnessy on
a warrant sworn out by Charles
Meyer, Grants brother-in law,
alleging that Grant had set fire
to and burned his own house,
was brought to Keytesville Fri
day and gave bond before JUS
tice D. H. Hancock in the sum of
$500, with T. V. Reed as securi-
ty, to appear for trial yester.-
day. Grants arrest seems to
have grown out Of some sort Of a
family brawl, and Meyer finally
concluded not to prosecute, hence
the defendant was discharged
and the costs taxed against Mey-
er when the case was called in
Justice Hancock's court yester-
day. Grant had his house insur-
ed in the Farmers Mutual Fire
Insurance Co. of Charlton coun-
| ty, but we did not learn in what
amount. The property was de-
stroyed by fire two weeks ago
Tuesday night.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28

Roy Putnam of Chillicothe
bought eight horses at Keytes-
vile Saturday, for which he paid
from $50 to something over S1O0
each. He shipped the equines to
Chillicothe with eight others he
had purchased at Huntsville,
Triplett and Brunswick. Mr..
Putnam is good judge of horse
flesh, and always pays the high
est prices the market will afford.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
Corn for Sale.

We have 5000 bushels of pure
St. Charles white corn for sale at
70 cents bushel, if taken soon.
It was raised last year AMI has
much good seed corn mixed with
it. Scales, on premises, four
miles south of Dalton.
SASSE Bros.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
Horses and Mules for Sale.

We take this means of notifying
the farmers Of Charlton county
that we have 80 head of good 8
and 4-year-old mules and five
span of -.orses and mares, all
desirable stock, for sale.
CUNNINGHAM & CRoPPER.
Keytesville, Mo,
We are also prepared to fur
pish parties living in town with
good stove wood on short notice.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
The Washington Tea.

One of the most thoroughly
enjoyable affairs that has taken
place in Keytesville for many
moons was the Washington tea
and musical and literary enter
tainment given by the Ladies'
Aid society at the Christian
church Friday evening, Feb. Fl,
1902, in commemoration of the
immortal George Washington,
''the father of his country" now
this great and incompatible re-
public, who first saw the light of
day Feb. %, 1882.
The entertainment consisted of
recitation and declamatory con-
test, well sung vocal selections
by an especial choir, and de-
lightful solo by Miss Mary AL
bridge ard charmingly rendered
quartet by Messrs. w. w. Han
cock, Rev. Alpha Ingle, j. I.
Carper and Ed. T. Miller, all of
which were highly appreciated
by large and attentive audience.
The judges on the recitation
and declamatory contest were
Mrs. Winnie Cooke and Messrs.
j. w. Taylor and w. A. Crawley,
who UNANIMOUSLY awarded the
prize to Master Oscar Welch, but
Mollie Ann Mackay was regarded
as close second, so much so
that a purse was made up by
friends and presented to her for
her splendid effort. Little Misses
Chapman and Hurt also did we'll.
At the conclusion of the enter
tainment nice repast of san
wiches and coffee and ice
and cake were served, the wal
tresses and ladies of the Chris
tian church all being dressed Ia
Martha Washington, and woulo
have captivated George Wash.
ington or any other notable
who ever occupied the presiden
tial chair.
The refreshments were thrown
in with the entertainment, al.
though the program rendered
was alone worth more than twice
the price Of admission-1Octs.
! The receipts of the evening
amounted to S31.7O, which were
turned over to the Ladies Aie
society to be used for the benefi
| of the Christian church.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
lence the commotion.

John A. Coll of Missouri town.
ship, who is one of Charlton
county's most extensive farmers,
thinks the wheat crop is in good
condition so far, and if nothing
happens to injure it from now
until harvest time a bountiful
Weld may be expected.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28
THE DEVIL.
Paw Up |!

If you are indebted to j. c. T.
Kubo you are respectfully, but
urgently, requested to please call
and settle your account as I de-
sire to close my books for 1901.
By giving this matter your
prompt attention you will greatly
oblige, rs.Truly,
j. G.. T. KUBo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-02-28

The following is list Of un-
claimed letters in the Keytesville,
Mo-, post office Feb. %, 1902:
Mr.. l. j. Keller, Miss Johana Keehn,
Mr.. Jessie Philpott, Thomas Postafleld,
When calling for the above Lett
ters please say "advertised."
w. G.. GAsToN, P. M.