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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-14

j. S. Mcdonald was in the
church dispensing the bread of
life to an attentive audience,
some one without the building,
also without the fear of God or
the love of his fellow man in
his heart, took from his carriage
and appropriated to his own
use agood, new, plush lap robe.
We are sorry for those whose
circumstances would necessitate
such an act.
The aftermath indicates that
some are not we'll pleased with
the result of the courthouse
bond election. The county in
general and Clay in particular
has inferred the displeasure of
some. Yes, Clay is progressive
or nonprogressive, positive
or negative. She seemed to be
VERY positive on the 9th of
November on the negative side
of the proposition. 1t seems
that Levi-Ti-Cus has had his
say and Chronicles is a matter
of history.
Abbie Hillman gave his
friends an oyster supper last
Saturnay night, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Motz being among the
number.
r. H. Thomas had a cow die
a few days ago from a peculiar
and unknown disease.
Leslie Coffeen is making his
brother a visit at Malvern, la.
The corn shelters are now
engaged in active business at
different places in the neigh
borhood.
gAsT0Fc:;4 "a.
s,emt,. a The Kind You \ 10 AIwsrs Be4pt
Gsratass M LEfI., -
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-14
Durcc Jersey Brood Sow Sale

/ have a few choice males
left for sale. The sows | re-
serve for brood SOW sale, Feb.
2. / will hold a public sale of
Duroc Jersey sows Feb. 2, 1906.
EB RYAN,
Route 2 Nicola, Ia, 1-2 miles
southeast Of Beebeetown. Bell
telephone r A. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-14

ethical lecture, full of sound
teaching for young men and of
stimulus for all. DR.. jerks has
a fine manly appearance, a rich
and powerful voice. With an
audience large enough to arouse
him to his highest ability he
must prove a great speaker.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-14
Notice.

am now prepared to she'll
corn with horse power corn
shelter and solicit your patron
age. r. B. Wallace,
a miles west of Mo. Valley,
Route 2.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-14

You might as we'll have stocking full
Everybody buying 81 worth of Holiday
Goods from us during the next five days
will receive Christmas Stocking full of
candied popcorn free.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-14

There is nothing so easy of selection
for holiday gifts as books There is moth
ing more appropriate, you can suit any taste
from among them, they give satisfaction;
and remain lasting remembrances of the
giver.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-14

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s..lsts. HIhs Kind You y .e AIxs.s eslpt
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-14

The corn shelters are now
engaged in active business at
different places in the neigh
borhood.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-14
Christmas Gifts
FOR MEN.

Handkerchiefs, Belts, Fancy Neckwear,
shawls, Shopping Bags, Gloves, Furs, Table
Linens, Linen Towels, Cloaks, Fancy China,
Lamps, Toilet Cases, Work Boxes.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01

Ter, and even now regards the search
for the pole as his life work.
Thought Father His Uncle.
His father, George Brandt, whom he
has been taught all his life to believe
was his uncle. resides in Chicago.
Brandt is hslf-brother to the elder
Ziegler. When the boy was baby
his father gave him up to the million
aire, then chiidless. The baby was le-
gally adopted. was called William zieg-
Ter and did not know until the death Of
his foster father that he was other
than william Ziegler's son.
The greatest care was taken with his
preliminary education, designed to- fit
him for Columbia university. He will
be given a careful business as well as
scientific education. so that he may
not only prosecute the biographical re.
searches instituted by the elder VIII
liam Ziegler, but may also be fitted to
look after the vast business interests
intrusted to him W.
His home. until he is Of aga will be
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01

fering. Mrs. ZiegleS the widow of the
millionaire, and as loving a mother as
small boy could wish for, was afraid
that he would not like to talk.
Were Like Boy Chums.
willie was more overcome by his
fathers death than | believed 1t posi-
BILE for boy of his age to be-" she
said. "He was very fond of my hus-
band; in fact, the two were always
more like two chums than father and
son. During the early part of Willie's
illness, before Mr.. Ziegler suffered the
accident that resulted In his death,
Mr.. Ziegler spent a great deal of time
talking to him, their conversation hav-
ing lot to do with Arctic exploration.
in which Willie took as great an inter-
est as he did. do not know whether
entirely like the idea of his making
that his life aim, but there Is long
time between now and the day that
he shall attain his majority, and, per-
haps-"
She spoke as though in the hope that
time would change the little fellows
determination; but the hope seemed to
vanish as quickly as it came, for Mrs.
Ziegler added:
mo, l don't believe he will change.
He is deep little fellow, and when he
once gets an idea he Is steadfast in
carrying it out. Especially true do 1
think that will be in this case, for his
love of Mr.. Ziegler. IL nothing else.
would be incentive enough to keep the
matter constantly in his mind. But
you may talk to him yourself for lit
tie WHILE"
The room occupied by Willie Ziegler
faces Long Island sound. The house
Is long distance from the shore. on
a high point of land which stretches
away to the beach. From the windows
a clear view of the water is given, and
on this stormy, dark day the sea was
forbidding and ugly. Yet the little boy,
propped up on his bed near the win
dow. was looking out on the waves as
his visitor entered, and there was no
sign that the bleakness OF the sea had
affected his youthful spirits in any
way.
80 you are the fortunate young man
with fortune of millions OF dollars?-
said the reporter, as the boy turned
toward him. Willie only smiled, os
though the matter of vast possessions
was OF no consequence to him.
Goes North When Twenty-one.
Il don't know anything much about
that" he said. II only know that
wish It was pleasant day. 50 that
could go out for drive. I've beer
laid up here for two months and over
and now that It's vacation I'd like t.
be out. The doctor was going to let mi
go out to-day II It was not rainy. II
q few dr.ys I'll be able to walk"
But It will be some time before yo'
start on, your Arctic exploring, won
it7"
! mot so long, perhaps; though
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01

piled the boy. But l don't think 90
My fathers plans would not be called
failures II 1t did lot reach the pole, or,
in fact, II several expeditions failed to
do this. Finally. though. after several
expeditions have got further and fur
Their toward the pole, one will reach 1t,
l am sure. would like to be the one
to do it."
The pale, wan face Lit up with .
worthy ambition, and the little body,
which needs only the sunshine and the
healing of time to become as stanch
and sturdy as before the accident,
seemed to take in renewed vigor as lie
spoke. 1t was plain to see how firmly
the idea of reaching the north pole has
taken possession of this youth
Ibid you and your father arrange any
definite plans for reaching the north
pole?" he was. asked.
I'VE talked over 1t many times and In
many ways. But there Is nothing aD-
soluteIy certain about 1t, for people do
not know much about the geography
up there. BY the time l am ready to
in ships and more will be known SO
that conditions will be different.
shall study all about 1t and follow
everything connected with Arctic dis
covery." =
lyon have already reach much about
the north?"
81 have read a great deal, all that
has been given TO me; but most of
what know l have learned from my
father, who had studied the matter
thoroughly"
What good do you think the discov-
cry of the pole would be for human
| ity"
Lots of good. 1t might show us
new passage in the northern seas, or
anything that is good for science Is
good for everyone, anyway. Beside,
| there would be the glory OF doing what
SO many others have tried to do and
failed"
will Go Through College.
I'm the meantime, before you become
Il, what are you going to do?"
go to college. am advanced
enough already. they say, to take the
preliminary examinatiOns for Colum.
hia, but l shall not be allowed to til
next year. Then, when am 16 hop
to enter and take a thorough course>~
"Your fortune-have you though
what you will do With, that?" q.
1T doesn't seem like anything rea
to me, for COULDN'T use much money
anyway. could II suppose when
grow up will hnd am very rich. ant
then shall try to do as much good q
can. How. In every way cal
think Of"
You have not thought OF any ca
reer? profession?"
II don't know. should like I
write--and then should like to DO
lawyer. But nothing that would sto
my going on the expedition. 10 tn
north pole" :
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01
Aim in Life of William Ziegler, Jr.. Is
to Realize Ambition of His
Foster Father.
YOUTH UNSPOILED BY FABULOUS WEALTH
Inherits $3O.OOO.OOO Through Death of His
Uncle-Wilr Go Through College and Then
Take Up Arctic Exploration - Slowly
Recovering from Serious Injury.

with his foster mother, Mrs. r. Ma
tilda ziegler. William j. Gaynor, a
justice of the supreme court. and VIII
liam s. Champ, trusted employe of
Mr.. Ziegler, will share with the widow
the responsibility of directing the boys
education. He will spend his summers
in Noroton, and in the winter will re-
side in the Ziegler mansion in Fifth
avenue. He will not be cooped up and
but will be taught democracy as well
as business integrity and scientific
truth.
He is passionately devoted to Mrs.
Ziegler. His own mother died when he
was a baby. and his foster mother has
filled her place with complete devo-
ton. His own father is simply Uncle
George to him.
Suffers Severe Accident.
Since April 1, when young Ziegler
suffered from distressing accident, he
has been laid up. A few weeks ago he
had only bare chance to survive an
operation performed by one of New
IOi N UCot hhOWh 6SOho. iO-uay
the boy, always vigorous and strong,
is a waste of the sturdy young fellow
who started pillow fight on April 1
in his fathers home which since has
taken him to the operating table on
three different occasions.
On March 81 Ziegler came home with
two schoolmates in the Browning
school, The boys anticipated the COM
ing of All Fools day. Several jokes
had been planned for the benefit of
Mr.. Ziegler's valet. The valet slept
in the room with the boys, on a cot
| between the brass beds. The day had
hardly begun when Ziegler awoke his
companions. The valet was asleep,
but he awoke quickly, a victim of the
youthful jokers.
Ziegler grabbed a pillow and the
fight began. The instigator of the
sham battle was soon exhausted and
sat on the edge of the cot to rest. One
of his friends jumped on him. Ziegler
was severely torn by long iron hook
on the cot and fell wounded. From
that moment he has been Ill.
But health is gradually returning,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01

New York.-Through the will of his
uncle q 14-year-old boy has come into
fortune of $30,000,000. The uncle Is
William Ziegler, the millionaire manu-
facturer of Noroton, Conn, baking
powder king and protector Of arctic
expeditions, who died short time
ago; the fortunate youth Is William
Ziegler, Jr., his adopted son.
Although but child in years, young
Ziegler has been unspoiled by the sud
den inheritance Of the fabulous wealth.
BY the time he becomes of age the es-
tate will have grown to more than $40,-
100000. His income now is $1,000, 900
year. He is the richest boy of his
years in the world and he will be
among the worlds richest men.
The boy has been brought up to I'M
derstand that he Is the son of the man
who fitted out polar expeditions. His
books are volumes dealing with ad-
venture in the far north seas. He has
been made to understand that 1t was
always his fathers wish to have one Of
his expeditions locate the north pole
Wealth No Handicap.
To some 14-year-old boys a fortune
of $30000,0 900 would be a terrible hand
leap. To young Ziegler the money
promises to be anything but a draw
back; for the boy, few in years though
he is. seems thoroughly to appreciate
his unique position, to understand the
responsibilities connected with the
possession of so much wealth and,
what is infinitely better, to have
formed definite object in life, toward
the gaining of which he proposes to
devote the millions left to him.
He Is manly little fellow, ambitious
to achieve heroic adventures. This Is
an ambition which the cherished
dream of his foster father makes 1t
possible for him to realize. He begins
life now with millions and a mission,
for he is the boy who must discover
the north pole. ~
The task is not imposed upon him in
the will, nor is 1t even specified that
he must prosecute the search for the
Fiala expedition, lost in the frozen
north But the boy is thoroughly i'm
bued with the spirit of the elder Zieg-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01

the cheeks thinned by suffering are
filling out and reddening, the boy is
forcing the invalid" into the back
ground. When he is well again he
will be the same willie" Ziegler, with
one difference--when- his injury sent
him to bed and under the surgeons
knife. he was just 14-year-old lad,
with boyish thoughts and nothing to
do but enjoy himself; now. he is Will
liam Ziegler, the possessor Of colos-
sal fortune and with definite aim in
life.
Definite Aim in Life.
That aim is the discovery Of the
north pole. the quest that has cost so
many valuable lives from the time of
Sir John Franklin down to the days OF
the Jeanette. The glory of the pur-
pose has been pictured to the boy; he
has thought and read and talked Of II
since the late William ziegler began
to be absorbed by 1t. And now. lying
ON his bed in the little room that faces
the ocean, the boy watches the ships
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01
story of Chimes. Empress.

The Chinese empress dowager re-
GENTLY severely lectured Yung Luis
daughter for wearing blue, mourning
shoes. The enraged old lady inquired
how she dared to come into her pres
ence IN mourning. and particularly
when her birthday was about to be
celebrated. When the Bewildered
young lady explained that she was In
mourning for her father the empress
dowager replied that she was SUI
preme. and that the mistake must
never happen again. II was on the
occasion OF this birthday. by the way.
that the American Bible society pre-
scented to the dowager empress .
sumptuous edition do fHxe OF the Bi-
BILE. The book had ssRvcr covers em-
bossed with bamboo and bird designs.
II was printed ON the very finest pa
per obtaiuable. with the biggest type,
and border of gold encircled every
page. u was incased In cashet OF
solid silver. the whole weighing ton
and q half pounds. and there was Z
gold INSCRIPTION plate on the cover Of
the cssSet
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01

does seem quite while till I'm FL.
Perhaps, though. somebody will dis
cover the north pole before get ready
to co.
do you think there's any great
danger OF that"
mo, not much. You see, II costs
good deal to fit out an expedition, and
people don't seem to be very anxious to
do that My father would have sent
more expeditions. and his plans, II
they had been carried out. might have
made the discovery possible before
now"
What do you think of Mr.. Fiala's
expedition? he was asked.
Anthony Fiala. a young Brooklyn
newspaper man, and great friend OF
the late Mr. ziegler. went out at the
head of the second Arctic expedition
projected by the millionaire, two years
ago, after the first, under Capt. BALD
win, failed of its purpose. The expedi-
ton has not been heard from for some
time, and fears are entertained that 1t
has ended in disaster. Mr.. w. 8.
Champ, confidential secretary to the
late Mr.. Ziegler. is now at Tromsoe.
Norway, ready to go In search Of the
Terra Nova, Fiala's ship. Should the
death OF Mr.. Ziegler made him deter
mine to return home the expedition
will continue under the direction Of
some one else.
Sure Pole Will Be Found.
'Mr. Fiala's expedition may have
succeeded for all that Is known" re-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01

sailing away. and pictures himself as
ON one OF them. some day, with her
prov pointed to the north.
There is something pathetic behind
all this. Yet pathos and romance have
governed the whole career Of this lit
tie boy, who was not the child OF the
man whom he knew as his father cx-
cept by adoption. The baby was born
William Brandt, his father being a
half brother of Mr.. ziegler. At an
early age 1t became necessary for rel
atives to assume the support of one
or more of the children, and Mr. Zieg-
Ter took the little boy. He and his wife
were childless. and the little chap at
once filled the vacant crevices In their
hearts as fully as their own could have
done. He returned the affection and
between him and his foster father grew
a love that was noticeable to the mer.
est stranger.
Shared Fathers Condolences.
They were inseparable, the million
aire and the schoolboy, and when, q
few years ago. William Ziegler began
to crave the distinction Of being the
founder of an expedition that should
find the north pole, the lad was one OF
the few who shared his condolences
who listened to his ambitions and SYM
pathized with him in his desires.
To a reportef who saw him at the
Ziegler home at Noroton Point one day
recently, the boy was as communica-
tive as could be expected Of one weak.
ened by more than two months of suf-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01

lions followed. for Johnny delighted
in drilling his comrades. and he did
very we'll. for his brother had taken
no little pains in instructing him. As
the command to fall In" was given,
each boy slipped quickly into line, and
waited.
Present rms! Order IT'S! Secure
'rms!" rang out on the morning air.
Charley Haulston had been watch
ing his small brothers performances
from window.
Mother he said, lust watch that
boy! How wish I might place = gun
In his hands, instead Of that old broom
handle! Don't you think he Is old
enough now, to use .e?" 1
Perhaps" said the mother. little
doubtfully. "He is Iery careful In other
matters"
Charley insisted, and 1t was finally
decided that Johnny was to have real
gun. in the near future, provided he
would earn 1t. Pennies, nfckels and
dimes accumulated rapidly. He was
paid for doing things for which he had
never dreamed Of receiving pay. and
once Charles dropped { big round dol
lar into his hand, as he offered him
the bride of his pet horse. you had
such chase for him. Johnny" th'
big brother said. smiling down upoI
him.
"W-h-e-w! Won't I get a gun
though! Say. Charley. TT forgot t,
thank you. but I'll catch Fan so time
for that!" and away he flew to tell TIN
boys Of his company" Of his good for
"I'n get her fore the Fourth o
| July, you see eff don't- Wen jes
have the biggest time that we ever hat
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01

L
in our lives. I've Already got some
ammunition. Won't we celebrate,
thought"
Are you going to get Winchester
asked Robbie Taylor.
"A Winchester? What dye take me
for? I'm going to get Krag-Jorgen-
son. like Charley's!"
The days were full OF crrands, and
full Of happiness to Johnny Haulston.
When his family had no errands for
him to do. he drilled the boys. Once,
when they were out upon the high.
way, going through their many move
ments. a gray-haired mar who was
passing, stopped. sat down upon a
stump. and remarked:
well. II II don't beat the Jews!
Getting ready for another war. boys?"
Yes. sir" replied Capt. Johnny, IA
Their says We may be- needed fore ten
years roll by"
IL hope not" said Amos Rollins.
"but tell you. boys. you 20 through
the motions pretty WE'LL Makes me
think Of the days Of sixty4four and five
when was young and strong, and was
with the boys down south. We saw
mighty hard times. I tell you: but I
never regretted enlisting. even when I
was taken to, Andersonville. DO you
know, boys, that though the civil war
lasted over four years. and the Span
fsh-American war not four months.
much more was accomplished by the
last war than by the first? History
was never made so fast before!' Johnny,
you ought tn be proud Of your brother.
Charley. IA have gone myself" and
tho old veteran Strengthened himself.
patheticaliy. but they only wanted
young mem"
I'm proud of Charley. sir: and RIM
going to- be one of the soldiers who. 20
to the NEXT war. I'm, saving my money,
now. to- g.. gun to drill with I'm
tired OF this old broom handler"
Faithfully Johnny drilled his. Com
pany."
we must get about perfect, fore the
Fourth Of July" he said. IRA be
ashamed to maias mistake. after
got my gum" So
The long, bright days o. June sped
swiftly by. Jnhnny had SAVED his
money Until h. had "the most money
! ever had at once In mt ftfe.'s he de-
eiared. visssns o. the beautiful new
gun came to him by dsN ana nlled hi
dreams by night.
what II something should happen.
he whispered. softly. to himself ont
night. II don't believe could stand It.
II feel 80 sorry for the family" The,
were the FIRST words that Johnn.
heard when he awoke the next morn
Ing. They are very poor. but be
lievs II Mr.. Rossman could have I,
roller chair and get out Tito the ii
and sunshine. he would get stron
again. As II Ia. the doctor gives hir
very little hope II was his mothe
who spoke. Then Charley answered
Everything depends on. him. too, ~
Il potf"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-07-01
Johnny Haulston' 5
Fourth
By MINERVA B. BOND

WISH I had been
big enough to 90
to the war;" said
Johnny Harlston.
with a sigh. Then.
drawing himself
up proudly. he
q d d Q d. "B u I
Brother Charley
went, you know,
and since he got
home he's taught
me lots about SOL
diering. Ill be
ready for the next
W ar, an b 0 W.
Come on, boys,
let's drill"
A seri es o I
military" eyolu-