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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Senator Pettus, Of Alabama, though

Senator Pettus, Of Alabama, though
1e will be "a years old next July, is
still wonderfully rugged and active.
Some time ago he was ambling along
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington,
when he saw an old woman trying to
cross the street in face of a gale of
wind. The senator calamity escorted
her to the sidewalk, ~whereupon she
thanked him and said: Il hope, sir,
that when you are as old as l am you
will find those who are willing to as
sist you when in trouble" Upon in
quiry he learned that her age was
only GA.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

Rome, Jan. 23.-Cardinal Satolli, who
had been suffering from an attack Of
influenza, is now i'll Of bronchitis. Pope
Plus sent a message of inquiry to the
residence Of the cardinal, together with
his benediction.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

John Jorbudy, a Swede, who was en-
route from Los Angeles, Cal, to La
Crosse, Wis, became temporarily de-
ranged on a Burlington passenger
train near Cameron and ran amuck.
He was overpowered after a hard
struggle and taken to a hospital at
C%hillicothe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 23.-Alonzo Free
man, 9d years old, died at his home,
near Weatherford, in Parker county,
after six weeks illness. He was a ma
tive Of Virginia, q Texas pioneer and
vice-president Of the National Associa-
ton Of Nexicon Wal Veterans.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

San Francisco Jan. 24.--With 10000
bars of lead stamped with a rising sun
and marked Kobe among her cargo,
the steamer Montaraz sailed for Sc
attic. 1t is reported that at Smith
Cove the lead will be transferred to q
| IananeSa steamer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

st. Louis. Jan. 24.-Members Of the
Missouri legislature are not spending
their Sundays In st. Louis, but remain
in Jefferson city. Scarcity Of railroad
passes is the cause.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
GOV. LafoIlette for senator.

Madison Wis, Jan. 24.-Gov. Robert
M. Lafollette was. in the republican
caucus. chosen for United States SEN
ator to succeed Joseph v. Quarles. The
governor received 65 votes out Of 1O7
on the informal ballot. which, upon
motion. was made formal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
4 Bean Causes a BOYS Death

Enfield, Ill, Jan. 24.-Ralph, the five
year-old son Of DR.. Harry Emerson,
attempted to swallow a bean, but 1t
lodged in the windpipe. He was taken
to st. Louis for operation. but died be-
fore 1t could be performed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Shiloh Hero Dead.

David J. Boughman, a civil war vet
eran, who was one Of the first men to
enter Atlanta under Gen. Sherman,
and who made a thrilling rescue of a
federal flag on the battlefield of Shiloh
under the eyes Of Gen. Grant, died in
Kansas City at the age Of SO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Josepn Marshall Wade.

Boston, Jan. 23.-Joseph Marshall
Wade, a well-known publisher Of trade
papers and a writer and publisher Of
many tracts upon occultism, died, Sum
day, at his residence in Dorchester,
aged u years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Nevada Asylum wants 100000

The report of the board of managers
Of state hospital for the insane No. 3,
located at Nevada, asks the legislature
for an appropriation of not less than
$4,000, the greater part of which will
be expended for repairs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Mrs. Clara G. stranahnn.

New York, Jan. 23.-Mrs. Clara G.
Stranahan, founder Of Barnard college
for women, Columbia university, and
long identified otherwise with the high
er education of women in this country,
died at her home in Brooklyn, Sunday
night, of apoplexy, aged 70 years
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Many Lives Lost In Inc..ndiary f.,

Many Lost In IncHndfary F-.o
Madrid, Jan. 22.-Thirty-two persons
lost their lives in a fire Of incendiary
origin at Cetina lear Saragossa. Some
unknown person set fire to seven
houses, and before aid could reach
them practically all the inhabitants Of
the houses were burned to death.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Ma oremt-Great Grandchildren.

Hopkinsyille, KY, Jan. 23.-Mrs.
Bette S.viilis Cunningham, 90, died at
Cadiz. She leaves A children, 40 great
grandchildren and : great-great-grand-
children
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Military Had n Firm Grip.


ormond, Fla, Jan. 23.-Frank Gro
ker, of New York, died here soon after
midnight, Sunday morning, from the
effects Of the injuries received, Satur-
day, in an automobile accident. His
mother and sister arrived on a special
train.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Falling Slate Crushes Miner.

Zanachini, an Italian coal miner, en-
ployed at Mine "a of the Central Coal
& Coke Co., was crushed by q heavy
fall of slate in his working channel, at
Bevier, and died shortly afterwards.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Robbed BY Thieves In skirts.

st. Louis, Jan. 22.-Two women, or
two men dressed as women, held up
and robbed James Fitzsinmons, 65, Of
1897, leaving him practically pennilea8
with q family on his hands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

George Pfeiffer, an assistant engi-
neer, was killed by the explosion Of q
steam pipe in the plant of the Laclede
Gas Light Co.. in st. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
High School AgricuItrre Course.

An experiment as to the practicable
Ny Of teaching agriculture and live
stock husbandry in high schools will be
tested at the Columbia high school.
This was decided at the last meeting
of the state board of agriculture, and
it was suggested to the faculty of the
college Of agriculture and to the school
board of Columbia that a practical test
could be obtained at the Columbia high
school. The term will begin January
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
New Bank at McI1ittrick.

A new bank has been organized at
McKittrick, and will be opened as soon
as the building is completed. J. e. Law
ender, Of Holstein, is the promoter Of
the new institution.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
THE WEEKS NEWS
TERSELY OUTLINED
An Epitome Of the Most Important
Events at Home and Abroad
the Past Week.
C0NGRESS'WORk IN NUTSHELL

Latest Developments in the Russo
Japanese War, Together With
Items OF Interest Culled From The
Important Happenings All Over
the World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Arrested For Old Crime.

DR.. J. M. Wilkerson was arrested at
Springfield on q warrant charging him
with killing a man named Rafferty, at
Huntsville, Ark, thirty years ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

James Dudley, a well-known citi-
zen Of Shell City, committed suicide
by shooting himself. He was despond-
emit on account Of i'll health.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Killed woman He Loved.

Martin Paulsgrove shot and killed
Miss Mary Newman, a school-teacher.
who had Tilted him, at his fathers
home east Of Savannah.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

Daniel O'Leary was shot six times
and killed by his business partner
Thomas J. Roche, in st. Louis, after .
quarrel over business matters. @
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Death Of Mai. 4. r. Morey.

Maj. A. P. Morey died at Sedalia.
He had been intimately identified with
the growth Of the city and was widely
known throughout the state.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

The Sturgeon board Of aldermen has
ordered a special election for February
6, to vote on bonding the town in q
sum Of $4,000 for installing AN cleo
trio light plant.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
Passed Away IN II. Night.

Benjaman Chouteou Sanford, mem
Ger Of q pioneer family, was found
dead In bed on his farm near Doninhan.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
st. Louis Money Order Business.

The statement Of the money order
business transacted by the st. Louis
post office during 1904 shows an in
crease Of 50, 692, 364,29. This increase is
% 1-3 per cent. and is the largest, both
in amount and percentage, ever shown
in one year. Postmaster Wyman, who
issued the statement, does not believe
that the increase is due in any large
extent to the Worlds fair, as the bust
hess has kept up to its high scale since
the fair closed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
soIeviI1e POSTMASTER Resigns.

Edward Lane, postmaster at Sole
vile, Cooper county, has filed his res
ignation. simultaneously G. w. Cordy
filed his application for appointment
to the office.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26
MISSOURI STATE News
Fatnl shooting at EIvin..

Jim Harris, of Harris-D ooley fame
and Dan Sparks, q barber, had a bat
tie royal at Elvins, which started in
. scrffe for a revolver. and in which
Sparks was instantly killed, after he
had shot Harris two or three times,
inficting slight wounds. Harris was
arrested and taken to jail at Farming
ton. He was one of the participants
in the famous Harris Dooley feud bat
tie at Doe Run on August 4, 1900, at
which W. e. S. Harris and old Mr..
Dooley were killed and himself and
several other participants were serious
ly wounded.
Watched Mother Burn to Death.
Mrs. Virginia Ficklin was burned to
Death in the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Goodman, six miles from Fulton.
Her clothing was ignited from a stove.
She was bending over the bedside Of
her daughter, who was i'll, when her
clothing caught fire. There was no n
present except a 7-year-old child and
the sick woman, who were unable to
render any assistance. When neighbors
arrived the woman presented a horri-
BILE sight. She lived only a short time.
She was a widow, 81 years old, and
leaves several children.
Kissed Him, Then Escaped.
Moved by remorse, William Weule,
who shot and MORALLY wounded Gro
yer O'Connor in st. Louis, leaned over
his victim, kissed his forehead, said,
"Gcod-by, Grover and escaped. The
shooting was witnessed by five other
boys ranging in age from 16 to 10
years. All declare that It was an ac-
?ident, and could assign nc other
cause for Weule's disappearance than
hat he was too badly frightened to
give himself up to the police.
"A
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-26

OF the city has in ~ years.
Brodie l.. Duke has been discharged
from custody in New York, Justice
Gaynor declaring him san
Gen. Viljoen, the Boer war hero,
was cowhided or the street in Chicago
by Mabel Belfort, who alleges that
Viljoen had promised to marry her
and had neglected to keep faith with
her.
Booker T. Washington addressed
the two houses Of the Kansas legisla-
ture, assembled together to meet him,
the judges Of the state supreme court
and state officers also being present
Mr.. Washington was given an ovation,
Labor Commissioner Carroll ID
Wright says the Colorado labor fight
was a two-sided affair, in which both
the state authorities and the miners
were to blame.
The government school on the Me
nominee Indian reservation, nea Ke
shena, Wis, was destroyed by fire, ant
300 Indian inmates had a narrow es
cape.
MI. and Mrs. @. w. Harvey wer,
convicted at Carroll, Ia, Of arson, il
having set the Hotel Gliddon on fir
for the sake of the insurance. w. E
and A. W. Hobbs lost their lives in tn,
fire.
Paul Schneider, a st. Louis manu-
featuring druggist, has been fined 81,
900 and sent to jail for 80 days TO
selling phenacetine in violation of
federal court Injunction.
Speaker Cannon OF the house, at
banquet given by the national boar
OF trade in Washington, expressed hi
belief that there would be no extra ses
sion c. congress.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16

WAN TED-A school to tes .ch
the winter term. Inquire at this
Office. 424
The U. S. weather bureau re-
port for the week ending Nov. Is:
Daily mean temperature 40 is
1879 above the normal, giving con-
ditions more like the California
climate than for this latitude. The
precipitation was 90 for the week
adding nothing to the generous
rainfall 27.O5 inches for the whole
season. The winds have been
comparatively light, the highest
velocities being "a miles per hour
on the 18th and 14th. Taken as a
whole weather conditions have
been unusually perfect during the
past week.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16
North Table.

Henry Fowler takes the cake as
a raiser of carrots. He can show
some monstrous specimens.
Felix Black has finished thresh-
ing; also VanMeter. A fine yield
of grain at each place has reward
ed their labor.
Charles Salmon is erecting is
erecting a new stock tank and con-
templates building a new house
soon we are informed.
Thos. Fowler has once more re-
turned to his homestead-this time
to remain permanently. He says
mo place like home"
Mrs. John Granger is sufferer
from granulated eyelids. She had
not seen her uncles or aunt, Mrs.
Wells, for over seventeen years.
Ben Hobson's son, Frank, has
the chicken pox. Lucy Cohota
has been i'll at Jesse Changers
with the same disease. All are re-
covering rapidly.
Mrs. G.. r. Pettycrew is very
sick with typhoid fever at the
home of r. E. Pettycrew. She is
a daughter of Thomas Fowler.
Since this item was written we
learn that Mrs. Pettycrew died
Wednesday night, Nov. 15.-ED.
John and Alex Fowler of Blairs.
burg, Iowa, accompanied by their
sister, Mrs. Park Wells of Pome.
roy, Iowa, arrived Wednesday
Nov. s, to visit their father, and
brother Daniel who is very low
with aD abscess of the lungs.
They had not seen him for TWEEN
ty years, and the others brothers
about seventeen years have
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16
Live Stock EX-
position to be held I'm Chi
cagO. December Is to 23.

In order to arrange for better
facilities in handling the large at
tendance anticipated for this great
annual event and on account of the
inability of the builders to complete
the magnificent new amphitheatre
on time, it has been been found
necessary to postpone the EXPOSE
ton until the dates above mention
ed. All of the events advertised
will be held on the days of the
week corresponding to the dates ar
ranged for the previous week. All
preparations are being made to
make the event one long to he re-
membered. The change In the date
will bring it at a season of the year
when it will no doubt be more con-
venient for a larger number to at.
tend.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16
urry, scurrV. speed away.

Hurry, scurry, speed away,
Suits the man who takes no pains;
"Always on the rush" they saw:
Bluff and buster is not brains.
Take your time to do it we'll
What your hand shall find to do:
1t may lead you, who can tell,
To better place you know.
World is full of shifting men,
Fortunes in the air they toss
Never stopping in the glen
Long enough to gather moss.
If your task seems quite severe,
Work the harder till It's done.
Only those who persevere
Can rejoice, the victory's won.
If your work is not well done,
In the botching class you go:
Though of project, there are none
Strive at least to make a show.
There is room for plucky hands
Everywhere and every place
And you'll find the world demands
Honest hearts and smiling face.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16
Resolutions Of Respect an Il
Coincidence

Adopted by Valentine w. G. T. U.
of Valentine, Nebr., which has
suffered the loss by death of one
it's worthy charter members, Re-
becca Holsclaw.
Whereas, God in his divine
providence has called from our
Union below a most worthy mem
Der to join his celestial hosts above,
and whereas, we deeply mourn her
loss and keenly feel her absence,
yet we bow in humble submission
to the will Of our Master, fully
realizing that we have lost true
and faithful member, the commun-
ity loving neighbor and her
family kind and loving wife and
mother, therefore be it
RESOLVED; That we, as q union,
extend our sincere sympathy to
the bereaved family in this the
hour of their great sorrow, COM
mending them to the God she loved
and served, and be it further
RESOLVED; That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the bereaved
family and to the papers for pub
LEGATION and a copy by spread up
on our records as tribute to her
memory.
Mrs. J. G.. NORrHROp,
Mrs. MARY Moon,
Mrs. EFFIE ANDERSON.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16

When you come to town, stop
at the Chicago House. 80
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16
since seeing each other.
Sparks Quilts.

Hello Eagle! How are you2
Charles Burdick went to town
Monday with oats.
Well, Bad Boy, no politics; just
mule and that's all.
Thaddus Jelly had $50 bushels of
potatoes and of extra fine quality.
A Mr.. Whistler, from Wayne
county, has moved onto Mr.. SWANS
place for the winter.
Theodore Tillson and daughter,
Miss Laura, of Pembroke, were Oh
the road to Valentine Monday.
Frank Grooms went to town
Monday with oats and brought out
freight for Mr.. Callen, Tuesday.
The ghost social at Pleasant Val :
ley school, given by Miss Bliss, net
ted $1,000 to buy a teachers desk.
Very well neighbors, we don't
need any tooth picks; We'll use
Sparks Quilts to pick the feathers
out of our teeth.
One of the best dances of the
season was given by Jelly brothers
Saturday night. go numbers out,
good supper and fine time for all
John Swain has erected a set OF
scales at The Berry bridge which
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16
NiObrara Falls.

John Adamson went to Omaha
Sunday.
Bert Spaul spent Sunday at
r. Grooms'.
Mrs. Lena Sears visited her
daughter and family last week.
Grooms and Crosby have their
ranches connected by telephone.
Rosa Lord and her brother start
ed TO school Monday. They board
at Ernest Reeds.
The lyceum at Niobrara Falls
was we'll attended last Friday eve
ming. w. F.Meltendorff of Valen-
tine, Jack Powten and Lon Mosh-
er and family from Schlagel, were
visitors from afar. The question
debated was: Resolved that War
caused more Sorrow than Intern
perance. Affirmative won. Next
Friday evenings program will
consist of a box social and a short
program by everyone, but no de.
bate.
BAD Boy.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16

Halldorson's photos l., 2, 3, 4
and 9Th of each month.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16
Calumet
Baking
Powder
Perfect In quality.
Moderate In price.
Perfect In quality.
Moderate In price.

You will find hearty welcome
at the Chicago House. 80
Halldorson's photos 1, 9, 3, 4
and 9Th of each month.
When you come to town, stop
at the Chicago House. SO
Comfortable rooms, clean beds
and all you want to eat at the Chi
cago House. 80
For sale-Four thoro-brd Ches-
ter White boars. VIM. EPKE,
434 Crookston, Neb.
Go to Kimbell's for first-class
shave, haircut, shampoo, massage,
SHINE, bath or any other thing in
the line of barber work. Bath room
and and shine chair in operation
Sunday until noon
We are prepared to make real
estate loans on Farm and Ranch
properties at fair and cOnserva-
tive valuation. Call and see us.
CORNELL 6 NICHOLSON.
80 At First National Bank.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16

You will find a hearty welcome
at the Chicago House. 80
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16
Feast of Pumpkins and Chrys
anthemuIn Sale,

The ladies of St. Johns Episco-
pal will their Feast of Pumpkins
and Chrysantheum Sale" on Fri
Friday evening, Nov. "a. If you
don't come-you will miss baked
beans, Boston brown bread, coffee,
sandwiches, pickles, cheese and
pumpkin pie at the lunch counter,
fine home mode candy at the candy
booth, a Jack Horner pie for the
little folks, blooming plants, also
cut chrysantemums for sale, and
music all the evening. 43a
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16

We are making a speciality of
Carbon Platinos. Order the good
goods and you get them. Remem-
Der that our Photos are guaranteed
and that re-sittings are given when
necessary. HALLDORsON. %
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-16
More Local.

Chris DittmeT is in town today.
Thomas Kelly, of Crookston,
was in town yesterday.
Ed Satterlee, the Mcneil mer-
chant, was in town yesterday.
Frank Fischer, the hardware
and furniture dealer, has been
suffering from a severe cold the
past week.
Don't forget 1.-The Feast of
Pumpkins" at Church's hall Thurs
day evening, Nov. %. Lunch
served at $3.50.
Miss Inez Pettycrew returned
from Fremont this morning where
she has been for several weeks
studying music.
Mrs. Hattie Reece and two chill
dren have gone to Manhattan,
Kan, for visit, expecting to re-
maid until after the holidays.
Money to loan in sums of $1,000
or less on approved real estate.
l. K BRowNELL,
424 Guardian.
Geo. Harden, who has been af-
ficted for several weeks past with
rheumatism, was able to be out
riding Sunday with w. A. Petty
crew.
Don't forget that Frank Fischer
carries the best and most complete
line of Heating Stoves and Ranges
on the market. Also at the most
reasonable prices, Al
Hugh Reagor and A. E. Hutchi-
son depart this morning for Lin
coin and will go to work in the
Havelock shops. They expect to
return in the spring.
Miss Minnie Hornback went
down to Brownlee last Sunday to
begin teaching in a school west of
Brownlee where Miss Noy Ash
burn taught last year.
Frank Fischer's line of Heating
Stoves and Ranges is the largest
and best to be found in the city.
This line is open for inspection
and the prices are most reasonable.
LOST-Between the Ft. Mo-
brara bridge and Valentine, Nov.
1st, a Luger automatic revolver.
Suitable reward will be paid for
the return of the gun to this Office.
VIM. Shepard is wearing the
night marshal star during the tenn
porary absence of John Simpson.
Will tells US that he loaned his
shot gun to some one and has for
gotten who, but would like to have
it returned.
Mrs. Dora Fowler Pettycrew
died last night about s o'clock at
the home of R. F. Pettycrew on
North Table after an illness Of
several weeks of typhoid fever.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock
this afternoon.
Be sure to get your supper at
the lunch counter: Turkey, sand
wiches, Boston baked beans, brown
bread, doughnuts, pumpkin pies,
coffee, cheese, pickles. Church's
hall, Thursday, Nov. %, at $50.
j. M. Ralya found a purse last
week which he left at this office.
1t contains three receipts from the
Security Mutual Life Insurance
Co., of Lincoln to VIM. Wells,
Luella May and Ora Wells. Own
er may have same by calling at
this office.