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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
CHAPTER x.

It was an awful sight. There was
upturned face, and it is the sacred
truth that my feelings were those Of a
man upon whom had fallen most
terrible and overwhelming blow. For
few moments, supporting in my arms
the insensible form of my dear wife,
this, and no other, was the impression
produced upon me by the awful Incl.
dent. But it is the sacred truth as
well that my agitation presently as
sumed another phase. My uncle was
dead-he had died before he could
carry into execution the stern and
ruthless design which would have shat.
tered the happiness of M beloved ones.
They had escaped the sentence he
would have pronounced upon them.
as it true, Richard?" whispered my
wife. my God! Is it true?''
ut Is as true that he ig Dead" said
Mr.. Mortlock, between his teeth, "as
that he has been murdered"
An exclamation of horror burst from
my lips, and from the lips Of my wife.
1T is impossible" said; lit cannot
bep'
Look here" said Mr.. Mortlock.
He turned down the bedclothes, and
pointed to thin circle round the dead
mans neck.
He has been strangled," said Mr..
Mortlock, lin his Sleep"
loun oror, 41x1v, him
murmured my wife, in low, shudder-
ing voice.
sit will have.' said Mr.. Mortlock,
mo mercy upon his murderer"
ut is strange" said Mile. Rosalie,
Ending her voice, shat nothing has
been seen Of Mr.. Samuel Fleetwood
.'No, mop cried my wife, Mortified at
the suggestion.
"But," said Mile. Rosalie, with per-
sistence, ut is strange, is it not, sir?"
at is" I mechanically replied; "he
must be found
MEANWHILE said Mr.. MortIock,
"this is matter for the police"
''For the police" I exclaimed.
sFor the police" repeated Mr.. Mort
lock. "a wicked murder has been COM
mitted in your house. Do you propose
to hush it up!''
mo" I replied, Il do not. Your in
situation is injurious and offensive"
Perhaps" he retorted, with bitter
emphasis, "as injurious and offensive
as you have considered my presence in
your house to have been"
"Ah." l said, you have observed
that"
"Oh, hush, hush!' murmured my
wife. 1--WE are in the presence Of
DEATH"
10 be continued.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
Ban on Gotham Doctors.

New Jersey has placed ban on all
New York physicians, preventing them
from practicing within her borders UNI
less they first pass an examination.
This new rule of the State Board Of
Medical Examiners will continue in
force indefinitely unless, as an outcome
Of conference to be held between
representatives of the Regents of New
York State and delegates from New
Jersey medical societies. the New York
authorities agree to indorse the certifi-
Gates of duly qualified New Jersey
physicians who may wish to practice
in this Commonwealth. BY this ac-
ton many outside physicians who have
been in the habit of establishing them
selves at New Jersey summer resorts
for two or three months Of the year
will be most directly affected.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
NEW JERSEY STATE NEWS
New Telephone System.

The United States Independent Tele-
phone Company will operate a tele-
phone system in this State, according
70 Richard V. Lindabury, counsel for
,he company. The Coast Line Tele-
phone Company has already begun a
.anvass for subscribers, and has about
5000 tentative names, but whether this
has any connection with the independ-
ent company could not be located. The
Coast Line will. according to the ap-
plication blanks, apply for franchise
ut an early day. Among the smaller
companies which may become a part
Of the new system are the State Tele-
phone Company, of Trenton, with its
subsidiary corporations; the Suburban,
Of Paterson; the Suburban, Of Eliza
beth, and the Home Telephone Com
pany. of Trenton, the Coast Line, of
Jersey City, and the keystone, whose
service extends into Camden and adj
joining territory.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
Boy Climbers Fooled.

Three youngsters who noted that the
front of the Public Service Building,
Paterson, has stones projecting at in
tervals essayed TO climb to the roof.
AS an incentive to speed the youngs-
tiers made the part that the first one to
the roof should own the hats of the
other two. Just after the boys start
ed they were spied by Colonel William
II. Rogers. He feared to startIe them
by ordering them down. and quietly
had three workmen bring three long
ladders to the front Of the building and
placed under the little fellows. The
workmen then mounted and each boy
was grasped firmly by the scruf Of the
neck and brought safely to earth. Be
fore they We're set on solid ground a
large crowd had collected. Colonel
Rogers lectured the youngsters and
sent them on their way home.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

The hunting down of dangerous
derelict on the high seas is nautical
exploit that demands no less skill and
vigilance than the quest of slavers or
pirates in the older days. 1t is an
event. however, that is likely to grow
more common as the governmental ma
chinery for derelict destruction is per-
fected. The task which the cruiser
Columbia has just performed in locat-
ing a drifting hulk previously report
ed, would have peen practically hope
less few years ago. Wireless tele-
graphy is now available" observed the
United States Senate committee in re-
porting the derelct destruction bill in
the last Congress, Sin search which
has heretofore been like looking for a
needle in a haystacl:.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

4 1t seems a paradox. but is neverthe-
less well established as true. that in
certain of the best farming regions Of
the United States great and Astounding
agricultural prosperity has resulted
in decreased population. The explana-
tion offered is that it is all due to the
land-hunger of the prosperous Iowa
farmer. Having money ahead and well
knowing that good farm land in the
Mississippi Valley is one of the safest
and most profitable Of investments, he
mas been buying in the adjoining farms
of his less forehanded neighbors to
such an extent, the reports say. that
vacant farm houses dot every town
ship in the State
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

Almost never before in our history
has this country been in more advan-
tageous position politically, financially
and commercially than it is this year,
declares the New York Financier The
restoration of peace in the Orient has
been largely due to the interposition Of
the good offices of our Government;
for this the lately warning nations APP
pear to be profoundly grateful. and be-
cause of this our country has taken
front rank. politically, among the pow
ers Of the world Our strict observ,
ance Of neutrality during the contest
has won the enthusiastic commenda-
tion Of both contestants and contrib
uted to still more firmly cement the
ties of friendship which have so long
existed. Our marvellous Industrial de-
ReIopment has placed Us in a position.
where we can successfully compete
with European manufacturers in bust
ness incident to the repair by Russia.
at least. Of the rayages Of the war.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
Woman's Aid was Timely.

Henry Ledden, retired farmer, re-
siding at Pitman, was chopping In the
woods near Redwood when his axe
glanced and entered his foot directly
across the instep, severing several mr.
teries. He managed to make his way
to the road, where Mrs. Clayton East
lack, who happened to be driving past,
picked him up and brought him into
Pitman. Mr.. Ledden was so weak from
tire loss OF blood that he tainted before
the physician arrived A coincidence
OF the accident is that just one year
ago William Horseback. residing next
door to Mr.. Ledden. cut his foot in the
came manner and in the same woods.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

To domestic trade the great crops
will serve as potent stimulus. Pros
perity for the farmer means prosper
lily for the transporter. the middleman
and the manufacturer. The railroads
will find their business enlarged, and
the wealth drawn from the soil win
create new demand along all lines of
industry. The recent revival in the
steel and iron trade is only one of the
advance signs of a new wave of ma
tional prosperity prosperity based not
on fictitious booms or frenzled specu-
llation. but on illimitable natural re-
sources and genuine productive energy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

Deep anxiety has settled over parts
of Atlantic County because the Grand
Jury has not yet finished its work and
made its final presentment. Since JUS
tice Swayze's pointed charge to the
jury relating to gambling in Atlantic
City there has been much speculation
as to what disposition viii be made of
the cases. The Justice had been hand
ed the names and addresses of NUM-
Der of places where, it is alleged,
games of chance we're played to lure
the nimble dollar from the festive Wis
itor to the shore. This list he gave to
the jury, with distinct instructions as
to their duty. Heretofore the Grand
Jury has completed its work in less
time, but now that it is apparently
continuing its investigations fears that
1t may follow the Justices advice and
return indictments is spreading.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

Food and fodder are going to be
abundant for another year. The De-
partment of Agriculture reports that
from seventy-five to ninety per cent.
of the corn is safe from frost, and the
rest win be in another week. Secre-
tary Wilson adds as the result Of his
own observation that the reports Of
enormous crops are not exaggerations.
in the Dakotas the small grain crops
are the best for six or seven years, and
in half dozen Of the Northwestern
states the corn crop is the best ever
known. The prosperity of the farmers
makes the whole country prosperous.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
Murder Witness Sues sheriff.

Benjamin r. Watkins has brought
suit at Mays Landing against Sheriff
Samuel Kirby for $4,000 damages. The
suit was brought i'll connection with
the Byrnes homicide case. tried at
Mays Landing last winter. Watkins
was held as witness in the county
Jail until the trial was commenced, and
the allegation Is that he was confined
in quarters entirely improper for the
detention of a witness. the State law
providing that witnesses shall not be
auartered withordlnary prisoners when
confinement is deemed necessary. The
case is one of unusual interest. as 1t Is
probably the first time in the history
Of Atlantic County that such a suit has
been brought.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

Young men of unimpeachable In
4egrity and sturdy Intellect, many of
whom yearn for political careers of
distinction, are prevented from enter
ing the political arena because of these
tales of political corruption, declares
tine New York Sun. Politics-the
greatest game of the centuries, with
its opportunities for the keenest, the
most masterful, the most superb
study of mankind-has become in
many cities and States only crap
game in the gutter.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
survival Of the Elttest.

A parrot met graphophone
And listened to. its chat
Let me depart they heard her gr)an
Il can't compete with that"
A Hon. once the jungle's pride.
Heard OF a famous trust
Talk Of the lions share. he sighed
One gasp and he was dust.
A polecat sat beside the way
An auto by him rushed:
He died at the first Whit. they say.
He was SO dazed ami crushed.
A trolley swiftly cleft the air.
Fan shook her head and cried
Now wouldn't that make any mare
Commit race suicidef''
Thus at no yerTr distant date.
Since good must yield to hest.
Old Mother Naturell abdicate
And man will do the rest,
New York Timea
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

Rain-in-the-Fac the Sioux chief
who was supposed to have killed Gus
ter. is dead. but "Deadwood Dick is
still alive, citizen of Colorado, to re-
mind the messenger boy that fiction
still comes "hot off the griddIe."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

American railroads exhibit wonder
full growth in business, while they go
from bad to worse ii respect to the
protection of human life. When is
this fatal weakness to be remedied?
csks the Cleveland Leader.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
whales Scarce In Boring Sea.

a report has. been received at SaA
Francisco. CAL, that the whaling bark
Say Head was at Bering Sea on Au-
gust 1. with two right whales and 21G
barrels of sperm oil. Whales were re-
ported at that time to be very scarce.
No reports have been received from
the Alice Knowles OF the ether whalers
following In the path ~ the Gay Head.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
Health. which. It is believed, prompted
him to end his life. He leaves widow
and three children.
Typhoid Ravages Family.

Mrs. James Beaton, of North Pater-
SON. is dead, making the fourth death
in her family from typhoid within
three weeks. Her two sons and her
daughter died previously, and her re-
naming son is probably fatally i'll with
the same disease.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

Old bachelors arc not all devoid Of
gratitude. One in Ohio recently died
and left all his money to woman
who refused TO marry him when she
was a girl, notes the Chicago News.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

"A vassar girl can throw baseball
1855 feet-and consequently Pough-
keepsie is good place for the inno-
cent bystandeg to keep away from.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

The stationmaster Of the Great East-
ern Railway ut Southern, England,
has discovered under the boarding of
one of the points nest OF young hedge
hogs. which had apparently suffered no
Inconvenience from the heavy traffic.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

The remains Of prehistoric ami
NAL has been unearthed at Laramie.
Wye 4 is thirty feet long and looks
like ainosaur, but is different from it
Or any other animal eyer known.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

Cuba is free, but seems a little I'M
certain as to what to do with her free
dom, observes the New York Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24
The general opinion prevails that big
ships ana big guns are now essential
for naval warfare

Governor Folk, of Missouri, declares
that the dollar is not so potent in poll
tics as it used to be.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

The Health Departments census
gives New York City 4,S42,0l0 popula-
ton. 81 ..as...sl,s,,lAss..s.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

The Health DEPARTMENTS census
gives New York City 4.342,010 popula-
ton.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-24

Subject: Power Through Gods Spirit
Zech. w., 1-1O-Golden Text, zec1. w.;
6-Memory Verses, s-10--Commentary
on the Days Lesson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-06-08
Administrators Notice.
Notice is Hereby Given to {

Notice is Hereby Given to all
Persons Interested:
That on the 18th day of May A.
D. 1905, the undersigned was
appointed by the District Court
Of Harrison Co., Iowa, Admins
traitor Of the estate of Harry
w. Harmon deceased, late of
said County. All persons in
debted to said estate will make
payment to the undersigned,
and those having claims against
the same will present them, le-
gally authenticated, to said
Court for allowance.
Dated May 18th, 1905.
w. M. Harmon,
3w Administrator.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-06-08
A Shower.

Never has the popularity of
the Kappa Deltas been more
clearly shown than it was last
evening when the Kappa Deltas
entertained in honor of Miss
Foss, whose wedding occurs
next week.
The spacious home of Mrs.
William Fensler, which had
been prettily decorated, was
thrown open to receive the
young people who came to par
take of the usual good things
prepared by the Kappa Deltas.
The young ladies, who were re-
ceived at 8, enjoyed an extern
slve musical programme, after
which Miss Floss received he,
shower.
Silence is golden, but gold
has no value in comparison to
the value of the hose expressed
in the Babylonical jargon by
twelve young ladies, all fluent
speakers. The young men just
saved the day by arriving at
the opportune time, when the
girls had failed to find one more
descriptive word.
All now amused themselves
by trying to arrange a de-
|icious menu, and to make a
recipe book for the aid of the
new housekeeper. The failure
On the part of the boys called
forth heroism from the girls,
who clearly demonstrated their
ability by serving a delicious
supper. The guests were served
at six tables, which were pref
tily decorated with red and
white hearts. Miss Heron,
Miss Mckay and Miss Bessie
EcIlSl6I served.
Knowing that some had
greater talent in other lines
than thatof Domestic Economy
the guests were requested to
illustrate songs, the names of
which were unknown by the
other. Everything from a BIZ
cycle to a tableau was drawn
and explained. Mr.. Harvey
received the prize for making
the best drawing, for no one
denied that one who had drawn.
"a bride was deserving of re-
ward. The prize was we'll re-
ceived and the thanks bestowed
upon the gift makers, who had
spared neither time nor paper
in making the gifts attractive.
The evenings entertainment
was brought to a close by some
very delightful music, which
was a most fitting climax to
such a delightful evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-06-08
90. :.:r oE1A.
sears the 1lt1 Kind You Have Always Boug
''s. "a l<exH7zztzsl


Miss Nellie LeMay, who has
been visiting friends in the
Valley for the past week, went
to her home in Mondamin this
morning.
Mrs. Rose Gipson of North
Ninth is at the bedside of her
mother, Mrs. S. c. Jones, of
Tekamah, Neb, who is serious
" i'll with erysipelas.
John Young, of Modale, was
i'm the Valley today on business
T. 0. Evans, of Des Moines,
grand potentate of the Shrin-
ers of the state, visited Mack
Harris in this city last night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-06-08

Friday, June 2, Miss Mar
garet Fltzgibbon's school closed.
She having taught four years
at Pennystrcet school near
Mobiles Lake and given such
4ntire satisfaction the patrons
and scholars decided to give
ner royal surprise. 1t was
lecided to meet at the school
house with plenty of cake and
ice cream. Promptly at noon
fourteen families met at the
corner and proceeded to drive
TO the school house and before
Miss Fitzgibbon was aware of
it they We're unloading ice
:ream freezers and heavily
.oaded baskets. Surprised /?
[ should say she was. She be
'ieves there issuch a thing now
Is surprise parties. Before she
always had her doubt about it.
For once Maggie didn't have
much to say. About | O'clock
they were al called to order.
MIR. Doty presented Miss Fitz-
gibbon with a beautiful souve-
mir spoon in behalf of the
patrons and scholars as a token
Of their high esteem of her
work among them. Refresh
ments were then served. 1t is
needless to say they were en-
loyed, a couple of hours being
spent in eating and visiting,
after which there were many
short speeches, recitations and
songs. Miss Marjorie Mac
kennon favored us with a fine
temperance recitation, which
vas appreciated by all present.
Afterwards we all departed to
our homes, hoping Miss Fitz-
gibbon will be With us four
mole years OF more.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-06-08

S. A. Jones, accompanied by
Miss Lessie, is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Bunce, in Oma-
ha.
Thos. Marshall and daught-
ers drove over to the junction
yesterday for a days visit with
friends.
Mrs. M. E. Fuller has ac-
cepted a position as house
keeper in the family of Rev. f.
II. Shedd, former pastor of the
Third Presbyterian church of
Sioux City, but who now has a
charge at Princeton, Ind, to
which place Mrs. Fuller and
daughter Marie will go in about
ten days.
Miss Mayme Morris went to
Council Bluffs this afternoon,
where she will visit her mother
for a week and then go to
Cedar Falls to attend summer
school.
Over in Belvedere township
Monona county, an old Indian
grave yard has been opened up,
aal over 100 skeletons of abor-
igines, many of whom were ev-
identity killed in battle, were
unearthed. Many ancient rel
les, of interest to antiquarians,
were also brought to light.
Woodbine Chronicle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-06-08
0AsToRTA
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
s'': : &zh1zZzz;I

Frank Seeley went fishing
Wednesday morning and in
about two hours returned with
some twenty pounds of fine large
fish weighing from 2 to q lbs
each. They were dandies and
we had one for dinner. Wood
bine Twiner.
We are going to start a "Fish
Liars Column" and we think
this will do for a starter for the
column until Ed. Myers breaks
out again.
Mrs. VIM. McKown and chill
dren will attend the fremen's
tournament in the Bluffs.
Bert Lewis and wife return
ed today from a few days visit
with friends in the country.
Mrs. Hilda Avery, who has
been in the Valley, the guest of
her father left for Denver, COL,
this afternoon, where she goes
to visit friends.
Miss Dollie Miles is in Coun-
Gil Bluffs today, the guest of
Miss Lucille Shelly.
Charles Carlson and family
left for Moorhead this morning
for a visit with the parents Of
Mrs. Carlson.
Clark Ellis, of Little Sioux,
was in the Valley this morning
on his way to Davenport, Iowa,
on business.
Attorney A. w. Mann, of
Onawa, was in the Valley on
business this morning. He says
that the ditch question is con-
sidered settled in Monona coun-
ty.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-06-08

The Racket store opened it's
doors this morning to the public
with a fine stock of goods.
Everything is neat and new
about the store and you should
call and examine prices and
goods. Opposite Postofice.
Mrs. Geo. Varnes will move
to Kansas next week to live
with one of her sons.
Charles Kennedy, carrier for
the Daily Times, leaves for
Boone tomorrow morning,
where he goes for a month on
the farm with relatives. Cecil
Anterior will carry his run on
the Daily Times while he is
gone.
There is an old saying: "Once
a fisherman, always a liar"
The Missouri Valley fishermen
claim they are not in this class.
A Missouri Valley paper no
ticing the demise and connec-
tions of Homer Fairchild of
Onawa said he married a Miss
Mech. This was a mistake.
He married Jennie Eaton of
Magnolia and they were good
neighbors Of ours in the long
ago.-Little Sioux Independ-
'ent.
The Knights of Columbus
have rented the hall over G. S.
Osborne's store as a lodge
room.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-06-08
Gard Of Thanks.

The undersigned desire in
this manner to return their
thanks to the many friends for
their kindly offices during the
illness and death of our hus
sband and father.
Mrs. Emily M. Frazier
and Family.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-06-08
Back to fI,e Old Home.

d. Johnson, the shoe man,
completed arrangements today
for a trip back to his old home
in Sweden. He will leave the
Valley Saturday, June 10th,
and expects to be gone about
three months.