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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

John Galley is putting in a
new bath tub in his home on
Superior street. He is also
fixing for sewerage, etc.
What might have leen a
serious fire, only for prompt
action, occurred at the home of
F. NJ. Walker about $50 last
evening Mrs. Walker struck
a match on tx door of the
clothes closet, when a spark
new in among the clothes, set
ting them afire. Mrs. Walker
was not aware of it until Mr..
Walker, who was near, dis
covered the fire, which was
then running up to the ceiling.
A number Of articles of cloth
ing and bedding were con-
sumed before the fire YVES
extinguished.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18
Mrs. Henry Hargens was a
Council Bluffs passenger this
morning.

Notice Of Final Reports
In the estate Of Geo. B. Smith,
deceased.
In the district court of Iowa, in
and for Harrison county.
To Kate L. Smith, Leon B.
Smith, Earl H. Smith, Pearl E
Smith and to all creditors of
and persons interested in the
above estate.
You are hereby notified that
the undersigned Administrator
of the estate of Geo. B. Smith,
deceased, has filed his final re-
port therein in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court in
and for the aforesaid county,
and has asked for its approval
and his discharge from further
duty or responsibility ther elm
and that said report and appli-
cation for discharge will come
on for hearing before the Court
aforesaid at Logan, in said
County, on the 9th day of April,
A. D., 1907, at 2 O'clock, at
which time and place you can
appear and show cause, if any
you have, why said final report
should not be approved and the
undersigned discharged from
any further duty or response
bility therein.
Leon B. Smith,
a-18 Administrator.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

'SSsseSSS
l. P Stebbins was called to
Logan this morning by the
announcement of the death of
his mother, Mrs. w. S. Beck.
Mrs. Beck died Tuesday from
an accident received last week
wlen she fell and broke her
hin. Mrs. Beck was born in
York state and married there
Harley Stebbins, VINO died in
1857. She was married to w.
S. Beck in 1858 and came to
this county in 1865, making
their home east of Logan. At
the time of her death they
were living with their son, e.
p. Beck. In addition to her
husband there are four children
by her first husband, D. H..
Stebbins of Central City,
Michigan; Mary E Davis Of
Port Townsend, Washington;
L P Stebbins of Missouri Val
ley and L j Stebbins, formerly
of Logan. The funeral arrange
ments will be made upon the
arrival of Mrs. Davis.
The funeral of the late
Mab'e Brown was held this
afternoon at 100 O'clock. Rev.
Williams conducted the services
and the remains were taken to
Calhoun for burial.
George Miller, representing
Doty & Peterson, went to
Woodblne yesterday and sold a
$40 monograph to Tom Wilson.
Mrs. w. II. Fensler is the
guest of Omaha friends today.
Byron G. Adams, of Logan,
died Wednesday evening. He
was an old settler, coming to
this county in 1854. He leaves
a wife, two sons and two daugh-
tiers to mourn their loss. The
funeral took place this after
noon at Logan.
The Logan Observer has in
stalled a new Simplex typeset-
ing machine in their office,
which will facilitate their work
very much indeed.
A. B. Hosbrook is in Council
Bluffs today on business.
Mrs. Olga Quick of Nc
Clelland, is in the Valley the
guest of relatives.
Barred Plymouth Rocks
Thompson strain. Eggs for
Matching, from choice, large,
selected birds of the finest
breeding. $1.OO per Is, $500
for SO or $500 per 100, care
fully packed and guaranteed to
arrive safely at destination.
p. H. Wade,
aw25 Modale, Iowa.
G H Basch of Logan, R. F. D.
No. 5, was in the Valley today
and gave US a pleasant call.
Mrs. F. M. Walker returned
yesterday from a few days
visit in WOodhine.
The Northwestern received
last night a steam wrecking
derrick of heavy lifting
capacity which will be used on
the Nebraska & Wyoming
division.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

The dance last evening at
Fountains hall drew a large
crowd. The music was fur
nished by the Italian orchestra
and was good indeed. 1t was
a late hour when the gathering
broke up.
Mrs. N. B. Schultze, of Platts-
mouth, Neb., is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. 7. ]. Hem
Messy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Miller
left this morning for Des
Moines for a few days visit
with friends.
Supervisor Holeton was in
the Valley today between
trains.
Lawrence P. Smith, brother
of County Attorney Tom Smith,
died at Long Beach, California,
April z. He was the son of
Joseph H. and Julia A. Smith
and came with his parents to
Logan in 1876. He taught
school and studied law until
1882, when he entered the law
department of the state uni
versity at Iowa City, was grad
uated in 1883 and was admitted
to the bar. The remains were
buried at Long Beach.
James Coulthard was a pleas
ant Times caller today.
Tom Dennison of Omaha,
has sued the Omaha Daily
News for $4,000 for alleged
libel. Hon. Geo. Egan of
Logan, is appearing for Denni-
son, assisting w j Cohnel.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

DR.. Hugh Tamisiea reports
the birth of a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Evans at their home
at Modale.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18
Calhoun Items


Isaac Donaldson moved into
the new house just finished on
=. A. Schwertley's place.
B. L. Jones, of Iowa Falls,
spent a few days with his
daughters here. He came
through with a bunch Of mich
COWS and at Fl. Dodge got
jammed in a car and hurt one
of his knees quite badly.
Mrs. Maggie Wheeler and
little daughter are spending a
few weeks with Isaac Donald
sons family.
Leroy Reedy and friends, Mr..
and Mrs. Grover Trip, spent
Sunday and Monday with Mr..
and Mrs. D. H. Reedy, the boys
returning to the dredge boat to
their work Monday evening.
Sunday school was reorgan-
lied last Sunday, April z. A
large number were present and
the following officers were
elected: Supt., H. w. Glover;
asst. supt., Mrs. Elizabeth Fee;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Charlotte Piercey; organist,
Miss Clipsey Jones; librarian,
Chas. Mickey, Jr. Sunday
school at 3 o'clock every Sum
day. Everybody invited.
Born, Tuesday, April 8, to
Mr.. and Mrs. John Scoe, a
daughter; Tuesday, April 8, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hayes, a son.
Mildred and Anna Raymond,
of Mo. Valley, spent part of
last week with Mrs. Tierney's
family.
Misses Kate and Frances
Fitzgibbon we're Omaha visitors
Saturday.
Considerable of the early
cherries, pears and apricots are
in bloom and it is feared the
late cold spell has killed them.
Lewis Hecox had quite a bad
runaway Monday while on his
way to Mo. Valley. When north
of the Valley they were playing
and got onto the tongue of the
buggy and broke it. They be-
came unmanageable, kicking
and breaking the harness and
getting away, crossing the wire
fence into the Snyder field.
They were cut quite badly, and
were caught near Mort Ellis's.
April Crop Report
Condition of winter wheat
and winter rye:
Winter wheat, 1907, 800 per
cent; 1906, 1871 per cent; 10
year average, 853 per cent.
Winter rye, 1907, 92.O per
cent; 1906, 900 per cent; 10
year average, 1872 per cent.
The board of directors of the
Chautauqua association met
last evening and transacted
such business as came before
the board. The following COM
mittee were appointed: Trans
portation, R. D. McEvoy and
H. G. Heckert. Advertising:
w. H. Fensler, VIM. Neufind
and John Anderson. The off
GERS for the coming season are
as follows: president, John
McGavren; manager, L. H.
Maus; secretary, j. J. Amen;
vice president, A. Edgecomb;
treasurer, G. H. Deur; supt.
grounds, C. c. Williams; direct
ors, John Anderson, j. S. Dew
ell, DR.. R. D. McEvoy, A. Edge
comb, H. G. Heckert and John
is. McGavren.
Houses For Sale
/ will sell the lot and two
residences, first north Of F. A.
Sims, on Sixth and Huron Sts.,
this city. Enquire of
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

PAINT Sl.AO A GALLON
Pltkin's Paint at Sf.4O
per gallon at Shoff's gro
Gerry. He has 400 gallons
to close out at this price,
Wa25
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18
Friday April IL

The Misses Florence and
Martha Penrcd of Modale were
in the Valley shopping yester-
day.
Miss Eleanor Milliman OF
Logan is in the Valley the
guest of Miss Edith Amen.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

property was paid on in Logan FOR said
year.
The remainder of the day was srent
in passing on claims and at o'clock p
M the board adjourned to meet April
,, 1907, at 8 a m.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

Houses For Sale
| will sell the lot and two
residences, first north of F. A.
Sims, on Sixth and Huron Sts.,
this city. Enquire of
Ethan Cole,
May z Willow Park.
During 1905 4O,221, O13
animals were inspected for
slaughter by the meat in-
spection force Of the United
States. Since the new law has
gone into effect, great many
more inspectors have been
engaged by the government.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18
April Crop Report

Condition of winter wheat
and winter rye:
Winter wheat, 1907, 800 per
cent; 1905, 1871 per cent; 10
year average, 85.3 per cent.
Winter rye, 1907, 92.0 per
cent; 1906, 900 per cent; 10
year average, 89.2 per cent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

The Northwestern received
last night a steam wrecking
derrick of heavy lifting
capacity which will be used on
the Nebraska & Wyoming
division.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

George Miller, representing
Doty & Peterson, went to
Woodbine yesterday and sold a
$40 monograph to Tom Wilson.
Mrs. W. H. Fensler is the
guest of Omaha friends today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Miller
left this morning for Des
Moines for a few days visit
with friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18
Barred Plymouth Rocks

Mrs. F. M. Walker returned
yesterday from a few days
visit in Woodbine.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

Mrs. N. B. Schultze, of Platts-
mouth, Neb., is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. 7. J. Hen
Messy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18
Proceedings Of the Board Of
Supervisors

Che Board of Supervisors of Harrison
county, Iowa, met on the above date al
Logan. Iowa, as provided by law. Pres
ent, A B Hosbrook. Jonathan Holetor
and NJ Murray
The proceedings OF the meetings OF
March 4, 5 and 6, 1907, were read and
approved.
The following reports of county
officers were approved;
Report of w II Cox, clerk of distric,
court for the year 1906.
The annual report OF H L Harvey
recorder for the year 1906.
The report of A ] Shinn, sheriff, TO,
the fourth garter, 1906. and also his re.
port for the year 1906.
The hoard approved the report of G
w Atkins, auditor, for the months Of
January. February and March, 1907
showing fees collected as follows
3 official bonds recorded .....S 1s OC
3s redemptions issued ..... 9 sc
2 school loans made ..... 4 OC
s3l sc
The board approved the report of A
w Blackburn for the months of Jan
uary, February and March, 1907, show
Ing fees collected as fo1louc-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

The funeral of the late
Mab1e Brown was held this
afternoon at 100 O'clock. Rev.
Williams conducted the services
and the remains were taken to
Calhoun for burial.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

Supervisor Holeton was in
the Valley today between
trains.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-04-18

The report OF O o Rock, sheriff. for
the months of January. February and
March, 1897, showing the following col
lection of fees was approved
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24
SPANIARDS STUDY COLORADO
METHODS OF RETALIATION

Denver, Oct. 1S.-The state of Col
orado is being honored by the visit Of
two OF SPANS most prominent engin-
eers who are here for the purpose of
studying the irrigation system of COL
orado, hoping therby to gain ideas that
will assist the Spanish government in
the reclamation of arid land in that
country.
The two Spanish officials are Mar
ciso Truig de la Bellacasa and Jose
Nicolau. The former is head engineer
of roads, canals and harbors, and. the
latter is an assistant under the former.
They are both from Madrid and have
been in the western part OF the United
States some time studying not only
the state system but the national sys-
tenn Of irrigation. They intend to
travel over the entire state and later
will return east
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24

This butting in has its bad features,
but it's a pity some mems friends
don't butt in oftener than they do.
The Lord. no doubt, never made a
woman's form that the dressmaker
didn't think she could improve upon.
A reporter asked a rancher for news
today. Nothing carrying on said
the rancher. except every day doings.'
II am becoming SO blase." said a
Canon man today. that I no longer
think my own jokes are funny"
Women who are too fat and desire
to become thin, can make 1t, II they
have grief enough. A Canon woman
who has had real grief during the past
two months has lost % pounds.
A rancher and his wife were driv-
ing to town today. Mother" said the
rancher, do we know anything for
the Record reporter? They will be
sure to ask u.s." We appreciate the
kindness of the man for thinking of
US.
A town woman who visited In the
country yesterday tainted dead away
twice in her hostess's kitchen: Once
when she saw her put at least a
pound Of butter on the mashed pota-
toes. and again when she saw her use
Real Cream In making chicken gravy.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24

905 short tons, valued at $4,5O4.748,
against 1,37S,S24 tons, valued at $4,-
1851, in 1905. T4e increase in 1906
was therefore 77.0S1 tons, or 5.6 per
cent in value. The average price per
ton advanced from 1902 in 1905 to
5000 in 1906.
The number Of coking establish
ments in 1906 was the same as in the
two years preceding, but the number
of ovens wa sincreased from 1925 in
1905 to 41O3 in 1906. One establish
ment of % ovens was idle in 1906.
All of the coal used in the manufac-
ture of coke in these states in 1905
was slack, and about 10 per cent Of 1t
was washed. In 1906 there were 70S,-
BOG tons of run-of-mine coal used, of
which 7O3,44O tons were washed. The
quantity of slack coal made into coke
in 1906 was 1857 $50 tons, Of which
1922 ,537 tons were washed.
An advance chapter from Mineral
Resources of the United States, CAL
endar Year 1906" on the production
of coke in 1906, prepared by E. w.
Parker, chief statistician of the United
States Geological survey, will be ready
for distribution by the survey some
time in November.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24
REBEKAH OFFICERS ARE
ELECTED AT SALIDA

Salida, Oct. 1.-THE grand lodge
of Colorado, 1. o. o. F., closed the
third day of its session last night.
Nothing but routine business was
transacted up to 6 o'clock. Last night
at Elks hall the initiatory degree was
conferred on several candidates.
This was the principal day of the
Rebekah state assembly. and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Joan Akerman Of Florence Nightin-
gale lodge No. 10S, Arvada, president;
Viola Williams, of Evening Star lodge
No. 7, Coal Creek, vice president; Sal
lie St. Clair of Magnolia lodge No. ",
Denver, grand warden; E. v. l.. Beggs
of Pleiades lodge No. CT, Denver. sec
retary; Mary Thompson, Salome lodge
No. 81, Florence, treasurer.
Today will close the session of the
grand lodge.
The officers elected at the last ses-
sion will be installed for the next
year. The cantons have already de-
parted for their homes as have also
number of the delegates.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24
INTERESTING ITEMS FROM
SOUTH CANON HIGH SCHOOL

The Sophomore class, accompanied
by Miss Humphrey and Prof. Warner.
took advantage of the ideal evening
and went for a hay rack ride Friday.
There were thirty-six of the jolliest
lot of young people that ever went
out on a similar occasion, and the
fun was at flood tide from start to
finish. They went to Florence, where
they serenaded one of the Fraternities
and In return were given a royal well
come to that city. They returned with
out an accident Of any kind and voted
it one of the happiest evenings Of the
year with more good times to follow.
The Juniors entertained the High
School in a most delightful manner
Friday morning. Each class IL res
ponsible for one morning each month
and as all the classes have entered 90
heartily into the work, the high school
have enjoyed some rare treats this
year in the way Of special music,
monologues. plays. class papers and
class songs. Friday morning the Jun
iors gave a Longfellow program, Miss
Edith Wadleigh, in her entertaining
way, read the beautiful story of Evan
geline, and the different scenes were
pantomined by the class, with the
following cast OF characters;
Evangeline ......... Alberta Miller
benedlct .............. John Bteifn
Basil .................. Roscoe West
Gabriel .................P Paul Entorf
Notary Public ..... Homer Tomp0on
Father Felician ..... Vernon Cheney
The remainder Of the class taking the
parts OF the villagers and soldiers.
Each was we'll suited to the part, and
some clever acting was done. The
scenes were made more Impressive BY
the music played during the tablsaus
conducted by Wesley Acker, o msm-
ber of the class. and Miss Gotta Acker,
a student of last years class. The
Juniors. have been asked to repeat
their program for the benefit Of thsir
friends next Friday.
The High School orchestra has bosa
organized with sixteen members and
promises TO be the best the high SCHOOL
has ever had. Earl Quinlaa W.
chosen - business manager and Nag
win gmith leader. Besides tha mus3eai
people in the orchestra, tAs 40
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24
FOUR NILE

Mr. Williams and family have re-
turned from Salida, where they at
tended the Oddfellows and Rebeccas
convention.
Mr.. Barclay. foreman on the Green
Hill orchard farm. is threatened with
typhoid fever and unable to attend
to his duties.
Fred Twitchell has been visiting
with Ben Curtis.
Miss Ethel Huxley spent part OF
Sunday out here.
Mrs. Mills from Denver. with her
daughter. Isable. Is visiting her moth
er. Mrs. Mattoon. Mrs. Mills Is the
widow of the late State Secretary
Mills.
Arthur Tremayne is much improved
In health, but to the regret Of his
well wishers will not be able to re-
sumo his studies for a long time to
come.
Here 1t is again. The audacious
Oscar Green has walked away with
one of our fairest young ladies, Miss
Donnie Castleberry. but his audacity
may be excused when we think OF that
elegant new house he has built on
many cattle he owns, as we'll as other
Main street to put her In, and of the
means at his command with which TO
supply her with pin money. The nup-
tials we're very pleasant and up to
date in all their appointments except
the open air music. which was hardly
first class. as some OF the instruments
and especially the bells. were hope
lessly out Of rhythm. We understand
Rev. Thomas oficiated.
l.. A. Davis has moved into a new
tenant house that has been built for
him on the Wilson ranch.
Mr.. Bernhart has gone to Cripple
Creek with Dan Mero's live stock.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24
EXPENSES OF DELEGATES
TO PEACE CONFERENCE

The Hague. Oct. 21.-Now that the
International peace conference has
closed it is interesting to study some
of the figures which have been pre-
pared on the cost of the four months
session.
The general expenses of all the dele
gates is estimated at $2,970,000. of
which $523,0OO was spent to pay the
cost of dinners.
The amount spent by the various
delegations, the press association and
individual newspapers for telegraphic
tolls amounted to $225,072. More than
a million words Of press matter con-
cerning the conference we're sent out.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24
DEPUTY MARSHAL ARRESTS
MAN FOR LUGBER FRAUDS

Durango, Oct 1S.-Deputy United
States Marshal Franks arrived In Dur
ango yesterday and arrested Harry
E. Williamson Of Pagoya Springs on
a warrant from the United States
government charging him with fraud
ulent entry on lands for the Pagosa
Lumber company. 1t ie understood
that this is the first of a series of
arrests which will be made in this
section of the state. The arrests are
the result of the grand jury session
in Denver, where indictments were
found against a large number Of per-
sons Connected with lumber companies
in the state
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24
ACTUAL PERIOD OF
RESIDENCE INCREASED

Washington, Oct 21.-An important
change in the regulations for acquir-
ing homesteads on the public domain
was announced by Commissioner Bal
linger OF the General Land office. AS
an additional precaution against fraud
all persons making homestead entries
on public lands after November l next
will be required to prove actual resi-
dence on the lands for fourteen month
before they will be permitted to COM
mute the entries to be in title by a
cash payment Heretofore the period
OF actual residence has been eight
months. The ruling will not affect
entries made prior to November 1st.
1907.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24
D. & X. G. GETS READY FOR
AN EXTENDED STRIKE

Denver, Oct. 18.-Both the railroads
and telegraph operators are awaiting
the referendum vote which is being
taken on the D. & r. G. as to whether
or not the strike will be ordered. 1t
is generally the opinion that the tele-
graphers will be on strike in. few
days a dnthe railroads have already
begun the installation OF telephone
apparatus to move trains.
Both sides are expecting a fierce
struggle.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-10-24
Lincoln Park News.

The friends of Messrs. Chase and
Hawley have been enjoying some veni-
son and bear steaks as reminders OF
the prowess of those hunters and OF
the bigness of their hearts.
Master Walter Scherer met with q
severe though not serious accident at
school one day recently. In an acci-
dental collision with another boy his
face was 30 badly cut that the wound
had to be sewed up.
South Canon's basket ball team
played It's first game with Lincoln
Park the 18th. The grade team was
mot match for that of the high
school.
Mr.. l.. @. Thompson has moved his
family into temporary quarters near
his blacksmith shop on Mckinley
street.
L. D. Beckwith went to Florence the
other day to meet his wife and son
Marc, who were returning from their
visit in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Mrs. w. L. Laverick has recovered
from her recent sickness.
Mr.. A. J. Lewis family 10 occupy1na
the new home on Garfield street.
The Crooked ditch II dry while ths
cleaning Of the South Canon ditch II
under way.
Mr.. Sawhill has been taking Mr.
Halls place for . few days at tn
Park store.