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The Lamar register., 1902-06-04

throes of death One moment and
church bells were ringing joyous
chimes in the ears of st. Pierre's 3O,-
00O-the next the fame-clogged bells
were sobbing requiem for 10000
dead. One wait of morning breeze
flowed over cathedral spires and
domes, over facades and arches and
roofs and angles of a populous and
light hearted city-the next swept
lone mass of white-hot ruins. The
sun glistened one moment on spark
ling fountains, green parks and frond-
ed ponds-its next ray shone on fusing
metal, blistered, lame-wrecked squares
and charred stumps of trees. One
day and the city was all light and
color, all gayety and grace-the next
its ruins looked as though they had
been crusted over with twenty cen
turtles of solitude and silence.
Prof Robert T. Hill, United States
government geologist and head of the
expedition sent out by the National
Geographical society, has just come
in from a daring and prolonged in
vestigation of the volcanic activity in
Martinique.
PrOI. Hill cHaTtereu u steamer and
carefully examined the coast as far
north as Port de Macouba, at the ex-
treme edge of the island, making fire.
quent landings. After landing at lie
Precheur, five miles north of st.
Pierre, he walked through an area of
active volcanism to the latter place
and made a minute examination Of
the various phenomena disclosed.
The Lamar register., 1902-06-04

The special correspondent of the
New York Herald, writing from st.
Pierre Martinique, says:
1t is not SO very long ago that vic-
tied this poor st. Pierre-this now
city of the dead. 1t had, | am told,
undergone but few changes until the
coming of that frightful day which
changed 1t so utterly.
Where all is now aching desolation
1 chaos of ruined walls, blackened
stumps of trees and sickening stencil,
there basked in summer sunshine a
little city splashed through with vivid
The Lamar register., 1902-06-04

tMartinique Olnclal Whom SclentlStS
Hold Was Responsible for the Great
Loss of Life rom the Eruption OF
Mont Pelee.)
the only eyewitness versions can be
had
The hour of the disaster is placed
at about s o'clock. A clerk in Fort
de France called up another in st.
Pierre and was talking with him at
7:55 by Fort de France time. when
he heard sudden, awful shrek, and
then could hear no more.
The little that actually happened
then can be briefly. very briefly told.
1t is known that at one minute there
lay city smiling in the summer
morning; that in another it was n
mass of swirling flames, with every
soul of its 10000 writhing in the
The Lamar register., 1902-06-04

= of Mont Pelee and Report on the
Eruption.)
Indian town awakes. was filling with
vendors and purchasers, when the
first murmur of Pelee, the sleeping
giant, was heard-a deep-toned, Jared
growl, which instantly blanched the
faces of all who heard, for those bred
in the shadow of the volcano had long
since learned to dread its wrath, and,
growing up. these in turn had taught
other generations of the malevolenc'
CT that giant bulk. Startled eyes were
turned to the gloomy mountain,
and we're reassured to see it still quiet
so far as vision went. for its top was
hidden in a white mist, and there was
no sign of boiling lava and no fall
of hurtling rocks.
Those who by chance were in the
city that morning. and who by far
luckier hazard were out of it before its
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Surprise Party.

Last evening when Mr.. Cass Waters returned
h ,me from drill work at the Odd Fellows hall
b, noticed his home presented rather dark
appearance though all lights were turned
down, and he concluded his wife had decided
not to await his Homecoming and had retired.
With extra caution he removed his outer wraps
and noiselessly opened the psrlor door, only to
be greeted in hilarious manner by a score of
friends who in one voice shOwered congratula-
tons upon him and wished him many returns
of the OCCASION. For moment Mr.. Water.
felt - if an earthquake had got hold Of him and
his entire house but as soon as he recovered his
breath it dawned upon him that his birthday
occurred January 5lst and that his wife had
been more mindful of the occasion than he had
been, and to do him honor she had invited some
friends to help celebrate the anniversary. Cards
were played during the evening and merry
conversation and happy Jokes INDUCED in. A
box of fine Havannas was presented to Mr.
Waters by the company, MIR. Joe Courier max
ing the presentation speech in manner that
brought down the house, About midnight
buffet refreshments were served by the hostess.
Everyone had delightful time, NO one more so
than the genial host and his 1ospitable wife,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
SMALLPOX GUARANTEES
Eight Families are Now Under
Quarantine

A serious condition now cnnfrDnts
the people of Missouri Valley because
of the prevalence of that devastating
scourge, smallpox. here. Ii the clti.
zens in general will cooperate with the
Board of Health the disease can be
brought to q speedy termination, but
without cooperation in this matter no
telling to what extent tho terrible
disease will gain foothold. Up to
twelve o'clock today the following
premises were under quarantine:
Ell Wilson, Seatonville, south of
T abroad tracks, case.
Mrs. Fred Mccullough, corner
Michigan and lst street, 2 cases.
ben Purcell, Willow Park Addition,
l case.
j. II. Vol, West street, first door
south of DANISH church, 10 cases.
Ed. Hutton, OH street, north track,
I case.
ID S. Ross, oh street, north track, 4
cases.
81 Lake, Fred Kreder row, between
End ami ls'. l case
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Saturday. Feb. i.

Workmen are installing gaso-
line plant at Osborne's drug store
today aud henceforth that estab-
lishment will be Illuminated by
gasoline.
Charles Lewkowitz, proprietor
OF the Model restaurant, has Sc
cured the services of an expert
chef, who arrived this morning.
Mrs NJ Holman has been quite
sick for several days past and her
condition has now grown 80 SER
ious that apprehensions are enter
tsined for her recovery.
Mrs f G Schwartz has gone to
Silver City to LAY relatives few
days visit.
Mrs Hazeltor, who several
months ago secured divorce
from her husband, George Hazel
ton, and shortly afterwards left
for the eastern part OF the state,
inter ling to make her home
there with relatives, writes to
friends here that she has now
married her son-in-law, aud will
soon move back to Missouri VAL
ley and make this place her per-
manent home.
Pearl Edwards. of Elliott &
Harvey's pharmacy, is ill. he
left this afternoon for his home in
Blair.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Public Sale

The undersigned will sell at his
farm seven and a half miles south
east of Missouri Valley aud one
half mile east of Honey Greek, on
Wednesday, Feb. IS, 1902, the
following property, sale to COM
mence at 10 a m: l6 head cattle
consisting of Z cows, two are
fresh now and balance with calf,
2 heifers with calf, s yearling
calves, 2 winter calves; 20 head of
hogs, /, or 6 tots of prairie hay,
2 or 3 tons of lnillet hay, so
bushels of oats, II bushels of
barley, 2 good horses, 2 sets work
harness, 6 dozen chickens Farm
implements: riding cultivator,
been used one season. l sulky
pillow, / harrow, | hay rake, l good
farm Balm wagon, almost new, l
spring wagon with canopy top. l
feed grinder, l corn planter with
check and wire, l walking lister
and drill, l hay rack, hog rack,
l stalk cutter, l moving machine,
l fodder cutter, hand corn shell
Ter. Free lunch at noon. Terms:
IL months credit on all sums of
$40 and over. purchaser giving
note bearing 8 per cent interest,
with approved security. Under
$40, cash. 2 per cent off for cash.
u. BILLERBAcK, Prop
J B Barrett, Clerk.
Dan Mcclure, Auctioneer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Feb. 3.

Miss Eta Rosenbaum left this even
ing for Marion, Virginia.
IL p. Morrow, of Mondamin, was i'll
the city today attending To business
matters
Miss Blanche Palmer, who has been
visiting here for the past few days the
guest of friends, returned yesterday
evening to her home III Logan.
Gladys Mabla Rpsenbaum drew the
diamond ring at the matinee Saturday,
Mr. and Mrs c. w. Stoddard are
Omaha Visitors today.
Mrs. Henry Iiargans is spending
the day with Omaha acqnalntsnces.
Ted Rhodabeck visited Sioux City
acquaintances yesterday.
Fred Douglas transacted business in
Omaha today.
A. r. LeGrow Saturday sold the
o. l.. Micke! residence IN Seatonville
to q. w. Blunt.
Miss Nellie IIebert returned home
this morning to Sioux City after visit
ing here several days the guest of
friends.
Bird y Smith this morning sold a
half section of land, without improve
ment, east of Modale, for s52 an acre.
This is part of the Faux land.
Ed McQ,een writes to Missouri
Valley friends that he 10 now nicely
located in Sterling, Colo, and is we'll
pleased with the prospects of his new
I ,oafinn
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
A Fireman's Close Call.

~ stuck to my engine, although ev-
cry joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain" writes G w Bel
fanny, locomotive fireman of Burling-
ton, Iowa ~ was weak and pale
without any appetite and all run down.
AS was about to give up, got q bot.
tie of Electric Bitters and, after taking
it, felt as we'll as l ever did in my
life" Weak, sickly, run down people
always gain new life, strength and Wig
or from their use. Try them. Salts
faction guaranteed by Elliott & Har-
vey. Price SOC. f28
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
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 acquaint them with what
we consider one of the very hest reme-
dies on the market for coughs, colds.
and that alarming complaint, Group.
We refer to Chamberlain's 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 croup.-Camden, $. c., Mes
senger. For sale by Elliott & Harvey.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Board Of Health

Resolutions adopted by the Board of
Health, of Missouri Valley, Harrison
County la this the third day of Feb
ruary 1902.
Resolved by the Board of Health of
Missouri Valley Ia. that from and
after This date, the following places
are Closed against the assembling of
the public VIZ:
Church services.
Theltres.
Lodge Meetings,
Public Dances.
Skating Kinks.
Public library.
All social public gatherings
This resolution to remain in force
until further action by the Board of
Health.
Done in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Code OF Iowa.
Il. f. JAMES,
Pres Board of Health.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
ths Kind You Have Always Bougni
s' s:.ss .: ., 1n,z95Zzzz.

The Mspleton Press Adsoca'e is
running its railraosd time table "to
take effect Dec. 5, 1897" Can it be
p ,ssibl- there has been no change in
tie running of trains tbro,gh Maple
ton since 1897.
Mrs A. II. Donaldson, formerly of
this city, visited here Saturday with
friends. She was enroute to Des
MONIES where she goes to make her
future home after visit of few
weeks in Blair, Neb., with relatives
MIR. Donaldson is now enjoyed on ore
of the railroads centering in Dies
Moines.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Public Sale.

The undersigned will sell at the
b A Granger farm five mics west
of Missouri Valley and one and
three-quartsr miles east of Cali
fornia junction, on Monday, Feb
10, 1902, the following property,
sale 10 commence at 10 a M: IS
head of cattle, consisting of TWEEN
ty milch cows, fresh soon, balance
one and two year old heifers, 4
head work mules, 4 head work
horses, 2 saddle ponies. Farm
machinery: l spring wagon, l
light open buggy, single seat, !
top buggy, | set single harness,
4 heavy farm wagons, 5 sets heavy
work harness, l moving machine
and hay rake almost new, 2 hay
racks, l hog rack, l Champion
self binder, ! sulky pillow, 2 riding
and l walking pillow, l riding lister
and pillow combined, IS tons of
hay in stack, l beet drill and one
4 rowlbeet cultivator. Four shoats,
l brood SOW and seven pigs, about
S dozen chickens, household and
kitchen furniture and other
articles too numerous to mention.
Free lunch at noon. Terms: 70
months credit on all sums Of $40
and over. purchaser giving note
bearing 8 per cent interest, with
approved security. Under SO
cash. 2 per cent off for cash.
A B GRANGER, Prop.
WALT GRANGER, Mangr.
Tupper Bros, Auct.
J B Barrett, Clerk.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Working On a Twenty Four Hour
SCheduI e.

Because of the great rush of
business in their line the manage
ment Of the Updike Grain Comp
any has decided to commence on
a twenty four hour schedule at
their elevator commencing Mon
day. Two shifts, one working
nights and the other days will be
put on. l R Littler local repre-
sentative for the Updike people
have received notice to the effect
100000 bushels of hard winter
wheat from Nebraska will COM
mence arriving early next week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
0A8roRIA.
' g.; :; ;. Z; Z :; x -

The board of experts appointed for
that purpose is now investigating the
past actions of the Board of Super
v.sors Pending their report we think
the public should withhold previous
judgment of the matter. We notice
that much seems to be going about
that leads US to mistrust that senti-
ment against the board is being man
ufactured, but we believe they should
bs given the benefit of the dou.t until
proven guilty. We are not standing
as the defenders of any acts that shall
be proven against them, if such shall
in the due order of fair and free in
vestigation be proven, but in the in
terest of fair trial and full justice We
caution our readers against making
up hasty judgment in this or any other
matter. Many things on the face look
bad for the Boards past acts, but no
man can be justly judged q criminal
until fairly proven so, nor car public
officials be condemned without hear
ing. We believe the investigation
now going on will be full and fairly
made, the men selected for the purpose
being competent and fair minded men.
After they have made their report we
will be better epabled to judge of the
facts in the case oodbine Chron-
icle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Death Of a Plcneer

Jacob Cox, one of the pioneer set
tiers of Harrison County, and who had
reached the prime age of almost SO
years, died, Saturday evening ut his
home short distance East of this city.
He had been ailing for almost three
years and his death has been expected
for some time past
Funeral services will be conducted
from his late home Wednesday after
noon at o'clock, burial in Frazier
Cemetery.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Married

o. l.. French. Jus,lce Of the Peace,
officiating, Ilervey J. Mosher of CouE-
Gil Bluffs, WAS married to Miss Anna
Niedemyer in this city Saturday even
ing at the home of the brides parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Carl Niedemyer.
Ed. Moore of Logan paid friends
here short visit yesterday.
Mrs. L. Ewell will leave for Milwau-
kee, Wisconsin, ON Wednesday even
ing. where she goes for two months
visit with her son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Sam Richards, who has been
quite seriously i'll at his home in
Mod.le for several weeks past,
arrived in the city this afternoon.

Jene Deur came home from
Omaha last night and will visit
here over Sunday, with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. Jos Denr.
Through the agency of J P
Martin, Felix Dolsn yesterday
bought so acres of land east of
Seaton's Addition from John Deal
Mr. Dolan paid $1,000 for the pro-
perty.
Miss Laura Bowers OF Chadron
is visiting here the guest of Miss
Beyrl Jsmes for few days.
T L Davis today sold the Pat
rick Gilmore farm in Rockford
township, Po.tawatamie county to
NJ s Ellis, consisting of 260 acres,
for $4,000.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Big Freight Bills.

The citizens OF Missouri Valley
scarcely appreciate the magnitude
of the Updike Grain Company's
business in this city. 1t is the
most important factor in the North
Westerns local freight business
and in course of q year will give
Missouri Valley a very nice record
in the freight traffic department
with the NV Company. The to-
tai amount of freight charges the
Grain Company paid yesterday
was $4,473.25 thursdays business
amounted to something in excess
of $4,000.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Calhoun Items by Telephone.

d. H. Reedy, was on the west
sid 1, yesterday sub2 benin; witness
ees.
There will be preaching at the
Calhoun school house Sunday eve
ming by Rev. W. L. Fry.
Mrs. Jacob Myres, is quite sick.
NJ M Percy, d Q sherwin and
J d Reedy attended court yester-
day.
There will bea box supper at
the Calhoun school house this eve
ming to finish paying for the
church organ.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
No REPORT YET
Experts Take Few Days Layoff.

Inc three experts appointed by
the District Court to investigate
the actions of the Board of Sinner
visors have not yet rendered re-
port nor will they do SO for seve-
raj days to come.
The experts have had to make
a minute examination of a noun
tain of figures ect. and will not
be in position to render a COM
prehensive report of their investi-
CATION until next week and maybe
not then. Sine, the recent action
OF the Court in setting the trial of
the Board for the Oath of this
month there is no pa; ticular hurry
about the experts report.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06

Almor Stearn of Logan, land
agent for the G & NV, leaves to-
morrow evening for Chicago,
where he goes to consult with
officials of the land department
regarding the Company's pur-
chase of land in the eastern por-
ton of this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06

BREAKS A LEG.
Fall on Ice Has Serious Result.

Otto sahn, resident of Mis-
souri, Valley but who has been
employed in Mondamin for some,
sustained very serious injuries in
fall on an icy sidewalk in that
place yesterday afternoon. His
right leg was broken short dis
lance below the knee and he suf-
fered other injuries of minor
nature. He was brought to this
city last night and now occupies q
room at the Miller.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06

The new English stamps just
issued and which represent the
king crowned with a wreath, will
undergo a change Immediately
after the coronation, when the
wreath will be replaced by crown.
It was considered inappropriate
to represent the king with crown
on his head before the actual coro.
nation had taken place.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06

Miss LaRue Black expects to
leave Monday for her home in
Eddyville after spending several
months here visiting her aunt,
Mrs M G Burbank.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
COAsTlN6 ACCIDENT.
Willie Hcugh Meets With Serious
Accident.

As the result of mishap that
occurred yesterday evening on
Fourth street, Willie, the young
son of Mr. and Mrs j I Hough,
suffered injuries of a very serious
nature.
In company with several young
playmates he was engaged in the
popular sport of sliding down
hill" In some manner the sled
on which he was riding collided
with bob sled' directly in front.
His nose was broken and a large
deep cash cut in his forehead.
The Young People of the Bsp-
tist church are preparing to give
Valentine social.
Willard NJ Girton, OF this city,
was granted q pension yesterday
Harlan Amen is visiting Omaha
friends today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. John Armstrong, who
have been visiting with relatives in
the eastern part of this state, returned
home yesterday evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06

Mrs H H Thurber returned
home yesterday evening from a
three weeks visit in Norfolk, Neb,
the guest of friends and relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Semper Fidells Open Session

On Saturday evening the Semper Fidelis club
held one of their open meetings at the home of
Mr. and Mrs ] Il Sexton, Huron street. The
entertainers were Mesdames Sexton, O'Connor,
Kelley and d Tamsiea. The always attrao-
tive. cosy little home had an added touch of
beauty in the profuse floral decorations. TWEEN.
ty-four guests were present. High five was the
entertainment for the evening Twenty games
were scored. Partners for the evening were Sc
cured by matching poet cards. Mrs. echu!-
meister again carried off the lady's trophy
which was . daintily bound volume of Whit
tiers poems. MIR. Currens and MIR. O'Connor
having tie, settled scores by lot. Mr. OConnor
b,ing the successful one, was awarded an at
tractive copy of Longfellow's poems. Each
gentleman took to supper the lady who was his
partner in the game when tho change in the
program was announced. The refreshments
were bountiful and would have suited the taste
of the most fastidious epicure. The evening
was one which will long be remembered by all
present on account of the social, Jolly spirit
which pervaded the entire function.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06

Mr. and Mrs l. J Reno have ar
rived from Laramie, Wyo, and
have assumed the management of
Rome Miller's local hotel inter-
ests. Mr. and Mrs E W Draper,
who have had charge of Mr. Mil
ler's interests here for several
months past, expect to leave soon
for Chicago.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-06
Mr.. Wheeler Got Rid of His
rheumatism.

During the winter of 1898 was so
lame in my j,ints. IN fact all over my
body, that could hardly hobble
around, when bought q bottle of
Chsmberlsin's Pain Balm. From the
nrst application began to get WE'LL
and was cared and have worked stead
lily all the year.-R Wheeler. North
wood, n y For sale by Elliott 4
Harvey.