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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
EuRGLARlous STARS. =
Planets and Suns May Pick Up Mino,
Solar Bodies.

Solar Bodies.
Jupiter ia much the biggest member
of the family OF stars which revolvs
around oar sun; consequently the pow.
er of his attraction IL greater than thut
possessed. for instance. by the earth.
}Upiters exploits as burglar have
taDsed very considerable annoyance
and Inconvenience to astronomers in
the days before his powers were fully
recognized.
In 1870 there appeared fine comet.
which was found to have an elliptical
orbit round the sun Of SO comparatively
small size that Mr.. LeXell, its discov-
ercr. calculated it would return in five
and II half years, but in 1915 telescopes
were vainly focused on the spot where
1t was expected to rcappcar, and again
in 1871 1t disappointed nll observers.
Mr. LeXell plunged into fresh calcula-
tons and after much research found
that Jupiter was the culprit. The un-
fortunate comet had been rash enough
to plunge into the sphere Of the giant
planets attraction, with the result that
1t had been completely diverted from
its former orbit and flung Off into quito
different one of IL twenty year period.
1t has never been seen again by any
one on this earth md probably never
will be.
Jupiter was also responsible for tho
delay which occurred In the return OF
that splendid vlsitnnt known as Hal
lays comet. HALEY found that he was
not the first discovercr Of this big com
ct. 1t had appeared at least twice pre-
viousiy, once seventy-1ve years before
and again seventy-six years before that
The astronomer concluded that thrro
would lG II further delay In its third
return ard predicted thnt its next ap
pealance would be 5lS days later Iio
did not live to see 1t. But in l75S, tho
year he had prophcsicd for its reap
pcarance, astronomers We're waiting
for 1t.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
q A8To1rA
Bears tho 1,1he Kind You Have Always Bougt
s'';:;''' s'':: $; ''' lz1fz71 4: =
Crop Bulletin.
For the week ending July 25.
Des Moines, Iowa

For the week ending July 25.
Des Moines, Iowa
The daily average tempera-
ture of the past week was 3 to
a degrees below normal. On the
18th and 18th very heavy local
showers swept over portions of
the central and southwest dis
tricts, the area of excess COM
prising about one-ffth of the
state. The heaviest downpours,
ranging from a to 7.50 inches,
are reported from stations in
Dallas, Polk, Jasper, Warren,
Madison and Page counties.
The greatest damage reported
was suffered by the hay crop, or
the portion of it that was cut
on the 18th. The aggregate of
loss is relatively small. In the
larger part of the state condi-
tions were favorable for work
in hay and grain harvesting 4
to 5 days during the week. The
bulk of the hay crop has been
secured in fair condition. In
the southern and central Sec
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
AnotI,c. Name For H.

"And now" said the inquisitivo per-
son who had been asking nll sorts of
impcrtnent qucstions of the raw
bnned mountain@r who sat nt his
cabin door smoking II corncob pipe
now will explain To you why have
been so inquisitive. am n SOCIOLOGICAL
investigator and am doing this in the
interest of science and humanity
"IInow things do change" remarked
the moumainccr as he lcisurely
stretched himself. "Whelst I were Il
boy we called you kind q people dern
snoop nosed meddlers. - Baltimore
American.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Playing on Her Vanity

Mr.. Potts Ito his wife) My dear, the
air is chilly. Fcrmcz la fenetrc.
The Visitor (sotto voice. Why do
you ask your wife In French to shut
tho window?
Mr. Potts ditto Because you are
here. If asked her In English she
wouldn't do 1t. as she won't take In
structions from me before visitors. But
II say it in French she gets up and
does it at once, go MS to let you see
that she understands the language
London Pick -Me-Up
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
LUMBER, R,L-A1H, LINE,
FINED Fo. CONTEMPT.
J. A. Sedden. Of Persia Order
ed to Pay $500.
The Nonpariel says:

The Nonpariel says:
Disobedience to the order of
the district court is a luxury
that comes high in the Fifteen
tn judicial district. In the case
Of j. A. Sedden, of Persia, it
cost just $500, and in default of
that much ready money or any
part thereof, after paying his
attorney fee, the accused is face
to face with the prospect of
spending ninety days in the Pot
tawattamie county jail
The information against Sed-
den charged contempt of court.
He formerly conducted a re-
freshment stand at N e 0 | a,
where it is claimed that he sold
beer without a license. An in
junction was secured by County
Attorney Kilipack two years
ago and the place was closed up.
Afterwards Sedden removed to
Persia and engaged in the same
business there. Judge Wheeler
yesterday held that this was in
disregard of the courts order.
Seddon's attorney sought to
make a showing to purge his
client of the contempt charge,
but affidavits of County Attor-
ney Killpack and Deputy Sher-
iff McCatfery were presented
on the other side and convinced
the court that there had been a
willful violation of the injunc-
tion. The fine of $500, with
Jail alternative, was accordingly
imposed.
Seddon was taken back to Jail
from the court room and was
still there last night. He says
he will not be able to raise
enough money to pay the fine. ;"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
An Amateur.

Young Bnde--I'm so nervous I'm
actually shaking.
Matrimonial vctcnn-You'il get over
II, dear. Why. when first began get.
ting married thought should never
stop having altar fright Baltimore
American.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

tions oats and barley arc nearly
all i'm shock. In the northern
section late oats will soon be
ready to cut. There are reports
of damage tooats and wheat by
rust that cause some apprehen-
sion. Corn isdoing notably we'll
in all districts. Potatoes, apples
and the minor crops are MAX
ing good progress.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Carved on the Tomb Of 1ns.,l..

This extract from Ingalls, essay ON
Grass" Is carved on the glacial bowl
der which marks his last resting place.:
"When tho fitful fovcr is ended and the
foolish wranglc of the market and 70
rum is closed grass heals over tho
scars which our descent into the bosom
Of tho earth has made. and the carpet
OF the infant becomes the blanket Of
tho ad.s-Kunsas City Star.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
An Ardent nenhex

"Wcll." said the sheriff, With an mir
Of satisfaction. "noospapers don't make
no great sight out o me. now tell ye.
for It's seldom ever set down to look
Mt one on 'en,. | got IA book up home
there take an read out on. eff amt
got nothin' better to do. The woman
she give fellcr dollar for her one
time, an put him up over night. too.
sho did.''-From "Overhuuling the Pol
iticianers" in Century
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Cnsh Before Ea,no.

"N'hy don't you try to write vour
name Oh the scroll OF fame?'
"hly friend" said Senator Sorghum
very earnestly. II have never yet seen
anybody tearing leaflets out OF the
scroll Of fame aud getting them cnsbed
at tho h,nk. nk.s--Philadclphin Impulses.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
ITO An.,aui.,e. wcre ou..

A traveller recently inquiring at
fcudal cnstle In England whether he
could SEQ the antiquities OF tho place
received the simple answer from O
servant. II am sorry, sir; nay hlAy and
- daughter have en,ie to town."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Tbc l.,,itor,s Eear.

English magazine Editor-1 am
afraid
Assistnnt-Yes?
English Magazine Editor-That we
are not labelling our humorous depart,
ment plainly enough. Unless we make
the titles less ambiguous half our read.
ers will not know the articles are
funny.-Baltlmore American.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
aAre You Ready, COP.

Mrs. John Peters was the mother OF
q family Of restless children, and she
found difficulty in reducing them to
quiet when the moment came for ask
ing blessing at the tnble. So her
course of procedure was something in
this fashion:
'Alice, be still! Eddie, not another
word! Maud. don't you see your IA
ther is waiting1 There-now, John;
nswr'-New York Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
ma. HosI, Ace.

II suppose" said the man With the
searching eye, "thnt drink was your
downfall?"
"It was" answered Nleandcr4nS
Mike. II tss,h drink q water dat llsh
microbes in 1t, aH dtt's what damaged
me health SO can't wolk" Washing
ton Star.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
PAPERiN9 THE PINS.
An Inscniou. Operation That i. Fer.
formed by Machinery.

formed by Machinery.
The first pins made In this country
were very crude indeed. merely II bit
Of wire twisted into IL knot for head
at one end and shurpend to u point at
the other Their s,N:cessors OF today
u,AL,yye y e,soststng vsxtty Of opera
tons before tlay arc considered Ut for
use.
In comparison with ti1e size of the
object manufactured the operations
seem brwilderlngiy numerous, but ii
there be one process more remarkable
than another it il "pnpcring the pins
The papers, having been pissed
through an ingenious machine which.
at regular intervals, according to the
size of tho pin, pinclles UP fold and
pricks II hole i'm 1t, are rendy to receive
the pins.
For this purpose there is another mn
feeds the pins, the other the papers.
The first part Of the machine is box
nbout twelve inches long, six broud and
four deep. The bottom is composed OF
small square steel bars, sufficiently far
apart to let tn. shank OF the pin fall
through. but not tho head. These bars
ar. just ns thick ns The space between
pnpcrth pins. The lower part OF the
bottom Of the box is made to detnch IL
self as soon ns the row of pins is com
plcto. Row after row, at regular In
tcrsnls. is received and passed down a
corresponding set of grooves until 1t
reaches the ready prickal paper. by
the incest possible adjustment these
pins come exactly to their places and
are pressed into them. by this method
two little girls Gun In one day put up
mnny thousands Of papers.-Kansas
City Star.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Thnt Is Love.

Rosalic-W What makes you think he Is
In love With you?
Violet The first time he called he
left his gloves, the second time his
cane, and last night he forgot his hat.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
TI,a Ponulnr Tune.

"What is your idea Of a popular
tuneY'
IA popular tune" said the man who
takes music seriously, "is one that
gets to be universally dislikcd."- -Ex-
change
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Pride.

Ven Porker- Aren't you satisfied with
that antcnuptial settlement?
Lord Grnftcr-No. sir. don't want
to lose my self respect after marrying
by having to run to your daughter for
every thousand.-Life.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Tho Twins.

Faith. Mrs. o'Hara, how a 70 TIL
thin twins aparrt2"
"Aw. t is aisy-I sticks me finger in
Dinnis, mouth. an IL he bites know
it's Harvard Lampeon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
A Run OF Luck.

Tom-I asked old Goldman for his
daughter lastx,ight.
Dick-What luek2
Tom-Well. 1t was what you wight
call 9 AUD u 1ssh< = *
change.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

When man meets his wife. in II rail-
road station he never knows whether
to kiss her before all the people or to
pretend that he is Just friend of tho
family.-New York Press.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Well Worn.

Wigg-That was pretty old Joke
Borem cracked at dinner.
Wagg- Borcm didn't crack it. That
Joke has been cracked for years.-Phil-
adelphia Record.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Purely opax,renAaA

Charlie-How in the worlt, @swge.
eyegluss of yours7
Gawge-My dear fellah, see with
the other eye.-San Francisco Waspr
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
PROOF Absolute,

Peters What proof did the doctors
have for declaring Blank insane?
Parr-I1c refused to take their medi.
cine Baltimore American.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

A mans strength develops when he
tas something to do, not when he is
ldle..-Atclison Globe.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

Life is calculation, the happy man
D he whose calculation is correct
cloppy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

After having suffered with a
coffee bean in his bronchial tube
for a period lacking only a day
of six months, the little three
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nick Wonderlich coughed it up
last Monday. The little one
has been an intense sufferer
from the time the bean became
lodged in it's throat, and during
the time all that could be done
was done by both local and Oma-
ha physicians in the attempt to
relieve the boy, but even an op-
GRAFTON would not result in re-
moving the obsticle. Logan
Nucleus.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

Alphabetical Lovemaking.
She-Arc you fond of tea?
He-Yes. but like the next letter
Setter Modern Society.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Hard Hearted,

'Poor Btckers has Very hard heart
"a vtfa," sstid Yrivvet
"Whdtas the trouble nevr asked
Dtcer.
'shc not only broke the brQonistick
over his head, but made him so to the
store and buy another"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

Have heart that never hnrdens. a
temper that never tires and touch
that never hurts.-Charles Dickens.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

Thomas Taggart, of Indiana,
has been elected Chairman of
the National Democratic Com
mittee, and Ury Woodson, of
Kentucky, elected Secretary;
Edward Sefton, of the District
of Columbia, assistant secre-
tary; John L. Martin, of Mis-
souri,, Sergeant-at-arms:: and
Samuel Donaldson, of Tennes-
see, assistant sergeant-at-arms.
All good men.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
House full at prayer meeting
last Wednesday night.


"The worlds fair is closed on
Sunday" says the Davenport
Democrat, "but just outside
the grounds all around the en-
closure, schemes and scenes
that would not be tolerated at
night on the Pike are in full
glare in broad daylight. The
devil is in personal command of
his forces at st. Louis on Sum
day, and whether or no the fair
is a paying investment, there is
no doubt that his satanic maj
esty will come out a long way
ahead"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
E!mdale items.

Jacob Hatcher has returned
from his ranch in South Dakota
for a short visit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

Jacob Hatcher has returned
from his ranch in South Dakota
for a short visit.
James Donaldson will have a
new thrashing machine. lie will
show the boys how to thrash.
Mr.. A. A. Hart and daughter
Grace called on friends Mon
day. expect to be at the pic
mic Friday for there Will be
something good to eat.
Rev. Geo. Main and wife, of
Omaha, were visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. Meech Friday. They
expect to have a reunion soon
as the one in China will come
home.
Mrs. Adaline had a few in
vited friends meet Friday night
at her house. Had singing, lots
of talking and ice cream.
Oris Cole is at. home for a
short visit with his parents.
Daniel Cole is painting his
house, and will do a No. l job.
The writer ate a ripe peach
raised on his place. He has
others.
Miss Jessie Richie will teach
the fall term here.
Expect to have a good time
at the S. S. picnic Friday.
Mr.. Nels Boynton is suffering
from rheumatism in his back
which makes walking painful.
Mrs. Frank Donaldson's sis
ter is visiting her for a few
days.
Miss Helen Crawford is in
the Valley the guest of Mrs.
Olmstead.
Miss Annie Cole is at home
from her three weeks visit
with friends near Salix, Iowa.
Houca f,,ll of nr,,,or ,nao+;n ..
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-06-27

COLBY STODDARD
a TTORNEY AT LAW, AUSTI]
IA BARTON LANDING, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-06-27
PROBATE COURT.

Chauncey =. Coomer estate, Greensboro.
Will proved. L. A. Jackson executor, G.
NJ Cuth bertson and A. S. Clary appraisers
and commissioners.
Ethan E. Foster estate, Barton. Admin
istratrix presents her account. Referred
to Barton, July Sth, 1904.
Charles c. Brooks estate, Coventry.
Commissioners report returned.
Cornelius Kendall estate Coventry. Ex-
ecutor settles his account. Decree of dis
tribution made.
Ashabel Perrin estate, Greensboro.
Commissioners report returned.
William Spiers estate, Greensboro.
Commissioners report returned.
Samuel R. Jenkins estate, Bloomington.
II. B. Smith administrator. A. D..
Mathews and Jerre Marston appraisers and
commissioners.
John \. Uttin, non compos, Coventry.
Petition filed by Arthur n. Uttin, son, for
appointment of guardian unto John n.
Uttin. Referred to June 29, 1904.
VIM. G.. Dow estate, Newport. 81. s.
Root administrator. A. ]. Miller and Ed
mond Richard, appraisers and commission
ers.
Daniel NJ. Magoon estate, Barton. c. E.
Hamblet administrator. Geo. w. Clark
and Milton c. Heath appraisers and COM
missioners.
Carrie L. Colby estate, Barton. License
Herbert c. Wheeler estate, Newport.
Hattie A. Wheeler appointed administra-
trix.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-06-27
THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN
GREENSBORO.

This centennial was observed June
21st instead of November oath, the
correct date, that some of the aged
people, former members, might be
present. OF the former pastors now
living only Rev. Perrin B. Fisk, with
Mrs. Fisk, now at st. Johnsbury Cen
ter, were present. Rev. A. W. Wild,
Cambridgeport, VT; Rev. Moses
Patten, Hooksett, n. H.; Rev. Stephen
Knowlton, West Midway, Mass; are
former pastors of the church still
living. but unable to attend the ami
versary. Letters of greeting and
affectionate remembrance of the
church were read from Rev. Messrs.
Patten and Knowlton. Several who
were formerly members of the church
and who lived their early life in
Greensboro were welcomed back by
friends here and had refreshed early
memories that are sacred. Among
these were the following:
Mrs. Esther Huntington Blake OF
Morrisville, who became member OF
this church in 1881, and with her hel
daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Burke, who
united with the chnrch in 1851. JohI
w. Fl. Baker, now pastor of the
Congregational church in Enosburg
He Joined the church in 1851. Three
others now residents of Greensboro
were present at the exercises whe
united with the church in 1851: Johr
B. Cook, Mrs. Sarah E. (Tolman,
French, and Hon. II. s. Tolman. Mr.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-06-27

stimulated the study of the Bible and
through the efforts of the church,
with the help of neighboring pastors,
the church was spiritually quickened
in 1854 so that twenty six additions
were made to its membership, two of
whom are still resident members.
AT the beginning of Mr.. Stones
passionate the church faced and solved
three problems: First, the full support
of the pastor, which meant the
doubling of treasury subscriptions,
which was accomplished with the
help, for one year, of the VT. d. NJ. S.;
live in, which was solved by building
a parsonage in 1852, on the ground
occupied by the present parsonage,
the first house having been burned
in 1892; third, the church building
needed to be repaired and remodeIed,
and the work was accomplished. 1t
was in these years that this church
came to that measure of strength
that mace IL prosperous country
church, largely increasing IN mem
bership, doubling its PASTORS salary,
building a parsonage, repairing the
house of worship, and, in addition,
procuring and placing a bell, and all
bills paid. "This is the record of
about five years in the history of a
church that at one time and for long
time had shown a sad apparent lack
of courage, faith and enterprise
At the same time that the church
was taking upon itself these heavy
burdens, it greatly increased its
benevolent contributions far beyond
anything that had been known in
former years, and it was noticea BILE
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-06-27

]. N. WEBSTER,
INSURANCE AGENT; MILEAGE
u To Rent, Railroad Tickets for q
rates. Office over the Bank, Barton|
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-06-27

that the heaviest givers were gr eatly
prospered and it seemed that their
giving increased their prosperity.
About the year 1856 began a series of
losses by emigration to the West and
elsewhere, but they were Offset by
gains from other sources.
One who exercised leadership in
the church fifty years ago was Oliver
W. Ellsworth, who was member of
the church from 1880 to 1855. He was
frank, outspoken, unselfsh, able to
speak with blunt emphasis and rarely
give offense, public-spirited, able to
win cooperation and exercise lead
ership without exciting envy or
jealousy. He won the admiration
and love Of some, at least, of the boys
in the parish during his latter days in
the church.
Some of the Cody women are held
in grateful memory and entitled to a
tribute for their worth. Sarah Orr
Chaplin, the second wife of Pastor
Chaplin, was awoman of rare intellect
ual endowments and culture. For
years she was the teacher of a large
class of young ladies. Her successor
was Nancy K, the wife Of Rev. James
P. Stone, who carried on the work of
Mrs. Chaplin with rare conservation
Oh Of tho
te1s of Pastor Chaplin deserves trib
ute, Sarah O., Lucy J. and Jane E.
Chaplin, the last named, being a mis-
sionary in China at the present time.
These three exerted a mighty infu-
ence for good in the church and the
social life of the community.
Jane Orr Wallace, wife of John P.
Wallace, taught the infant class in
the Sunday-school for many wears.
She was Familiarity known as "Moth-
er" Wallace. At one time at least
one third of the members of the
Sunday school had had their earliest
Sunday school teaching from her.
The two pews in the church which
were occupied by her class, seemed
sacred to some who were members of
the class in their early childhood as
they looked upon them again at this
time of refreshing memory.
Mary Jane Fisher came to this town
from New Hampshire to teach in the
public schools. Her work was largely
in the schools. She became the wife
of Ebenezer T. Conant and a large
family of little children prevented
her from giving much time to church
work. These are a few of the names
of those who are now held in sacred
memory because they, by their lives
and service added strength to the
church and efficiency to her gospel
ministrations.
In the afternoon, came the histori-
cal address which aimed to set forth
the church life of the past century;
the help that came from neighboring
pastors and from the missionaries of
the many different missionary
societies that were early formed in
Continued on third page.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-06-27
Has the Strength of Gibra

LHe FrUUentIaI InSuranC
NEWARK, N. j.
S. E. WINSLOW, Special Age1
BARTON, VT.
j. NJ. CADY, Manager,
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT.