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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-07
West Side Farmers Club

The West Side farmers club
met at the pleasant home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Erixon Sat
urday, Feb. q, the January
meeting being postponed on
account of the serious illness
and consequent death of our
neighbors, Chas. Block and
Fred Behrens. On account of
much sickness among the mem
bers only six families were re-
presented, but having a goodly
number of visitors we enjoyed
a royalty good time. The morn
ing was spent in social chat,
until dinner was announced by
the hostess, who surely knows
how to prepare good meal
and to which ample justice was
done.
The meeting was called to
order at 2 p. m. by the vice
president, the president being
absent. Roll call was respond
ed to by quotations. Minutes
of last meeting read and APP
proved. The program opened
with a piano solo by Miss Milda
Erixon, followed by recitations
by Ralph Kelley and Lucille
Worth. w. S. Kelley, in a trip
to California, very ably carried
US over a part of the route,
making numerous stopovers
and side runs, and his descrlp-
lions OF interesting places and
beautiful scenery was very
much enjoyed by those present;
to be continued II 3%t meeting.
The young people then ia
vorcd us with q song and the
program was then closed by a
lively discussion ON the ideal
beg house, opened by c. D..
Tovcy.
Visitors present were Mr.
and Mrs. G. d. Anderson and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. M. J..
Worth, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
sehllze, Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph
Sehllze, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Sehlke, Nels Peterson, of sas-
Ilatoon, Can, Louis Demon, OF
Decatur, Ncb., Fred Block and
/ son Carl.
Program for next meeting:
Roll call answered by quota
| tlons.
Song, M. aud Mrs. John
| Frazier.
Paper, "The Management Of
House Plants, referred to Miss
Bessie Johnson.
Recitations by Ruth briggs
1 Frances Tovey, Freda Johnson
Malcomb Carlisle.
/ Select reading, Mrs. Frazier
a Trip to California, con
tlnued, by w. S. Kelly.
Select reading. Mrs. Carlisle
What sized house is most
economical as regards women's
work? Referred to Mrs. Tovey
Paper on growing potatoes
/ John BostWicN.
Autobiography, Frank Car
llislc.
Mrs. Albert Worth. Sec.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-07
Public Sale

will sell at public auction
1t the Patterson farm 6 miles
southeast Of Missouri Valley
and 5 miles southwest of Bee
town, on Tuesday. Feb. IS, '07.
Sale at 10 a. M, sharp, free
lunch at noon.
Five head of horses, consist
ing of one team bay mares
weighing 230O; one sorrel team
weighing 2l00; and one grey
horse weighing 1850.
Twelve head of cattle. Two
of them good milch COWS. will
be fresh soon.
Thirty mead of hogs, consist
ing of some brood sows, and
the balance thrifty shoats.
Farm Implements, Miscel-
laneous Articles One low
wagon, | hay rack, 2 buggies, l
Union corn planter, l riding
lister nearly new, l disc c9llti-
vator, / walking cult;v;s.l,r, 9
stirring plows, l moving ma
chine, l Mccormick binder, 1
set double work harness nearly
new, l pair leather flynets, Is
bu. potatoes, 5 blu. apples. 100
quarts of canned fruit, all
household furniture, consisting
of | wood cook stove, l coal
heating stove, | 8-foot extern
sion l kitchen table, l china.
cupboard, l sewing machine, 1
bureau, commode, 2 bedsteads
and springs, 8 chairs, 2 rocking
chairs, l 10-gal barrel churn,
l loyal King cream separator,
l 2-hole gasoline stove, 5 doz
chickens, 200 bu. corn, $50 bu.
oats, Z bu. good seed corn, 8
tons wild hay, other articles
IlOC IQGnUlOh6u.
Terms -12 months credit on
all sums of $40 or over, pur-
chaser giving note with APP
proved security and bearing 8
per cent interest; under $40,
cash. Two per cent off for
cash.
E. L. Cotton,
Proprietor.
G. S. Moore, Auctioneer.
Ensign Alexander, Clerk.
Bring your prescriptions and
receipts to us. We are particU-
La ,.l.x nell oa4..:oxad Ga.a Gll:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-07
House For Sale Cheap.


House For Sale Cheap.
A 6 room house, pantry, three
closets, fine cellar, we'll, cistern,
new barn, corn crib, and sheds.
Will take team and other stock
in part payment.
Nels Petersen, Snyder's Add.
FIG Box l19.
Don't forget! Our line of
school supplies and stationery
is never low. Always the best
at Browns Drug Store, 3lS
Erie.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-07

Bluffs, spanling a week with
his parents.
Elizabeth Jones, who has been
quite SICK for the past month,
is yet unable toleave her room.
MRS. Maggie Morse, nee Fitz
glbbon, Of Woodbine, speht a
few days at the parental home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-07

Two or three finely improved
farms near Mo. Valley to ex-
change for smaller farms, stu
ated farther from town. Here
is just the chance you are look
ing for to get right up next to
town. See Martin & Stout at
once. fl
The finest, the freshest, the
best, Bells chocolates. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-07
Raw F.lrs and Hides

will pay the highest prices
for raw furs and hides. Nd
dress w. E. Smith, Missouri
Valley, Iowa. flS
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRADE COMMITTEE MEETS

At the monthly meeting of the whole
sale trade committee of the Chamber
Of Commerce. held last night ~ the
headquarters OF the chamber. the
monthly meeting night WAS changed 10
the second Wednesday IN order to avoid
conflict with the chambers meeting.
The meeting was called 10 order
shortly aIter o'clock by Chairman
Charles w. Semmes. Munroe Luchs.
chairman OF the subcommittee on
freights, was called on for a report. but
said that little had been done on ac-
count Of the season. and that what few
pressing matters had arisen he had at
tended TO personally. He and other
members Of the committee said that the
freight situation in washington was
now in excellent condition, and that the
committee s duties at present were not
OnerOus.
+. P. May, chairman of the subcom-
mittee on increased jobbiny facilities.
reported that his committee had met
but had taken no definite action as TO
what should be done to bring more
wholesale houses 10 Washington.
r.. Il. Adams discussed the desirable
ity OF another special trade extension
train into the adjacent South An
agreed that the one last fall had been
profitable for all, and had given WASH
ington much good advertising.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
HEAD-ON WRECK,
THREE ARE DEAD
Score Also Injured on
Southern Near Ra-
leigh, n. c.

RALEIGH, n. C. Aug. I'm a head
on collision last night on the Southern
railway. ten miles east of Raleigh, be-
tween east-bound passenger train No.
156. and No %. west-bound through
freight, three persons were killed and
a score injured. None Of the latter are
fatally hurt, however
The wreck Is alleged to have been
caused by the overlooking of the order
10 meet the freight by Conductor c. NJ
Oakley and Engineer w. c. Rippy, of
Raleigh. running the passenger train
The dead are:
w, c. PARKER, Spencer. S. c., engi-
neer of the freight train.
JACK BETHEL. Greensboro, n. c..
fireman.
JOHN YOUNG, Lexington, N. C., fire.
man.
The body of Bethel was recovered.
Parker leaves a wife and three chill
dren- The injured are:
Adjutant General and Mrs. T r. Rob
ertsOn. Of Raleigh, hurt about head. and
Mrs. Robertson on her face; Charles
Mcmillan. OF Wilmington. bruised on
head; Alexander Jones, Of Columbia, s.
G, knee bruised; Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Steelman. Columbia. s. c., bruised; +.
T. Green. Washington, ID. c. face and
nose bruised; Miss Emma johnson, Of
Ganney, S. g. bruised on head and
nose; +. -. Sallinger, Charleston, S.
c., bruised on head
Railroad men herea bouts have been
complaining Of the employment by the
railroad of so many new hands in train
crews. and charge the number of acct
dents partly 10 that cause, ESPECIALLY
with freight trains
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
TOmOrrOW's Grocery List

10c package Quaker Corn Meal SC
Mothers Pride Albemarle Pippin Apples, ID. can. Sc
Coffee, regularly ISc
Package GOodmans Baby Pretzels. Sac
Singapore Pineapple IN chunks and slices 12c
1Oc package Cereta Wheat. made by the Quaker
Oats Company sc
h. pail ArnloCrs Shield brand Lard............ 34c
Armour's Verjbest Potted Ham and
Tongue for &c
1Oc Shamrock Brand Mixed Vegetables for
soup ........ TIC
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
LONE STAR MEMBERS
AT CHESAPEAKE BEACH

Members Of the Loan Star Benevolent
Association and their friends are spend
ing their annual outing at Chesapeake
Beach today Fully 1000 tickets have
been sold and more than half that num-
Der went down to the beach on the
morning trains while others will leave
later in the day
This is the first season that the asso-
citation has taken its outing at Chesa-
peake Beach, having for the past ten
years made its annual trip down the
Potomac river
Joseph y. Beck, president OF the as
sociation, has had charge of the ar
rangements.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
HOLDING COMPANY PLANNED
FOR THE c. H. & D. RAILWAY

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Aug. An earIv
adjustment OF the affairs of the Gin
cinnau. Hamilton and DAYTON railroad
s expected. as word has been received
here that interests in New York are
at work on plans looking to the lifting
Of the reCeivership.
It is said that the plan will bo s,,b-
mitted to the bondhoIders early next
month: The plan involves the orSaniza-
ton Of a holding company to take over
the property.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
'Drummer's Samples"
WOmen'S and Children'S
Knit Underwear

Lot f-Women's Gauze-weight Vests, high
neck and long sleeves high neck and short sleeves
WOmenS Balbrggan Vests. Women'S Fine Ribbed
Vests low neck and sleeveless Plain and lace trim
med and some have band crocheted yokeS. WOmen'S
Fine Quality MerceTized Vests in cOlorS and black
Not all sizes, but values up 10 SOC. Special 1Or
for Thursdays Sale. e...................... I1N
Lot 2-Women'S Lace-trimned Umbrella Pants
in Isle and cotton, also tight knees, in regular and
extra sizes, values up to 75c. Special for 0Sr
Thursdays sale. e..................... NV
Lot 3-Womens LiSle Union Suits, low neck
and sleeveless umbrella pants in regular and extra
sizes, very fine quality values up to si.OO. Q0c
Special for Thursdays Sale. O1S
Lot Misses Gauze Vests, low neck and
sleeveless taped neck and arms; also Boys Bleached
Balbnggan Shirts, high neck and long sleeves; sell
regularly for 25c. Special for Thursdays Or
Sale NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
FLORISTS CLUB MEETS;
DISPLAY OF GLADIOLUS

i was gladiOlus night for the Wash
ngton Florists Clubs monthly meet
ng held last night at Gude's Hall On
display were dozens Of punches Of the
radiant gladiolus OF all shades and
colOrs.
Tentative plans were discussed for a
great chrysanthemum show TO he given
In November at National Rifles Arm
ory, the proceeds of which are to be
given TO the Associated Charities
Al the September meeting the dahlla
VIII he the subject OF discussion. and an
exhibition of this flower will he "a
feaure OF the meeting
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
ROCKED ROWBOAT,
BOTH FINED HEAVILY

CHICAGO. Aug. IA man and woman
accused OF rocking a rowboat in which
they wero rowing, in Washington Park,
paid for their fun when they were fined
by Municipal Judge Lantry
The woman, Mrs. Annie Finne. was
hned the court costs. amounting 10 s.,
and the man. George Morris. was fined
50 and costs. Both paid their fines and
promised never 10 rock boat again.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Reliable Paints SC

Choice Of Goldenberg's Re-
liable Paints, Stains, and
Enamel5 for Thursdays Big
Sale, SC.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
HIT By A BASEBALL,
DIES Of PtRITONITIS

SPARTA, Ga. Aug. Avery Lamar.
twenty-three YEARS old. assistant clerk
Of Hancock superior court, Is dead from
peritonitis- IN a game OF baseball in
which he Participated in some time ago.
Lamar w8s struck in the side by a
thrown bIll and had suffered great pain
ever siDSce, but his condition was not
regarded as serious until A few days
ago, When the disease which caused his
deat5( began to develop.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Umbrellas, $I.4S
Worth s2.5O to S9.9S

w NSNNS
Mems and Women's High
grade Umbrellas Of fine quail
ity yarn-dyed silk taffetas,
levantines and silk serges; f;
also Women's Colored SILK
Umbrellas. SILK Serge and
Taped-edge Taffeta Umbrel-
las. plain and with fancy
woven borders. Some of
these have slight defects in
the weave, which do not hurt
the wear in the least. how
ever. All made on full steel
frames. with handsome nat
ural wood handles. in a va
5ety Of stylish shapes.
Values actually worth $3.50
10 S2,9s for 1,4S.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Sale of Small Wares

Covered Cors Clasps.
double steel, SC and 10c &c
values.
Fast Black Darning Cotton
on cards; regularly &C
worth lc: Z cards fOr...O
Jet Head Veil Pins, as
sorted sizes; pins on &c
sheet. worth 5C....... -
Iron Holders. asbestos cow
cred. tape-bound. Reg 0lc
ularly 5c....-.-......-..-Z2
Double Fleeced Polish re
ing Mitts; worth 10c...... y
Warren's SILK covered
Featherbone: white or
black: worth UP TO 15c &c
gdA u ..s..s s.sss-s.s.-..
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
29C Ribbons, 1oc

Plaid and Check Ribbons.
Up 10 ( inches wide. Styles
suitable for bows and belts.
Regular 29c value tomorrow
for 1aC.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
TWO=pieCe House Suits and Nurses Dresses
Famous "MendelS=Make' Garments
Worth - OO and
Worth $500 and $3.50


dsnle grmnt sn create import tEan
is
OF pecaeS
iron andta
bias tucked folds and Others plated with
full flare and finished with wdeten "A lot $500 and s2oqs
The Washington times., 1907-08-07

Dressmakers' Adamantine
Pins; worth 2c a pa &C
per-; s papers for...-...-.O >
Pearl Buttons. variety OF
styles and sizes: worth &c
&C. Sc. and l0c; dOzen.-.-O
MohaIr Shoe Laces. black.
tubular; 1-yard to 11z-yard
lengths; worth SC pair; &C
Z pairs 1Or,................ y
Madame Bernhardt
Hair Curriers'; regu- l0c
larly 25C set. III
Linen-dnish Thread: &c
regularly &C a spool-.-.....O -
Columbia Hooks and
Eyes. black and white, &C
all sizes: card...-.--...... -
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
ParaSolS, csc

worth Sl.Jo and 800
Handsome styles. including
silk taffetas and fancy ef-
fects, In coaching styles; also
White Linen ParasOls in
hemstitched, tucked and en-
broidered styles. This sea-
sons most approved designs.
Kinds sold regularly for
S.98 and $3.50, for CSC.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Sl.50 Au-OVerS csc

New and beautiful Swiss
Embroidery All-overs in Tn
giaise and Open-work pat
terms; values up 70 $50 a
yard For Thursdays sell
ing, csc.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
75c Wells, ACC

Fine Chiffon Wells. full IL
yards long. in all ColOTs.
regular price, 75c; special for
tomorrow. Acc.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
15c CretonneS 915C

Grecian Crepe Cretonnes.
IN light and dark colors.
floral and oriental designs.
regular 15c quality. For
Thursdays sale. s51c yard.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
SOC Ribbons, 2oc

Novelty Plaid Ribbons in
ali the leading color combi-
nations. Widths up to ,
Understandable for sashes
and girdles. Regular SOC
quality. tomorrow at 2ec.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
10c Cotton, 73lc

Special! 300 pieces yard
wide Bleached Cotton, a
heavy, clOSe-woven grade,
free from dressing. suitable
for women's and children-s
wear. Sells regularly at f0c
a yard. For Thursdays sale.
7Zc.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
IOc Toweling 5ZSc

1000 yards Honeycomb Alb
sOTOeut TOWeling, all pure
white, IS inches wide, tape
border and fast selvage on
the sides: Just the thing fer
roller towels. real worth lOc
q yard. One day at $40
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Mems 25c Hose I5C

Mems Seamless Cotton,
Hose. colors are green. tan.
and black. with neat en1-
broidered figures, made with
double heel and toe Regular
&c quality for one day at I5c
q Pair,
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Sale of Mems Shirts ss5t;: s:s::. 39c


From OF the leading shirt manufacturers in
Philadelphia we have closed all Of the Overplus
lots OF shirts left after filing the regular
orders The entire factory cleaned out-so that
the maker could start next orders afresh
They consist OF Plain and Plated Bosom Negifgee
Shirts or madras. percale and other washable a
terias-some plain white with graduated paits varf-
sizes; Others white grounds with neat black. pink
blue stripes Others made with cool ulOhalr
bOsoms. This splendid collection Of Summer Shirts
offered tomorrow al 3ec each.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Infants Hose, 915c

Infants Lace and Ribbed
Hose, In pink. blue. white
and black. fast colors and
seamless; regular l2J5c value.
FOR one day at 95kc pair.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Final Clearance Sale of
WOmen's Skirts, g 0Q
Lines sold at SIS to $50 Reduced to epksIO

It's clearance
ing skirts left from
out tomorrow at $29S This
variety Of styles and materials
Included stylish novelty
and fancy panamas in gray bacandwh effects pads
eolorings
approved models this summer-garmens carry
faction with prodgous saving
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Art Dept. Specials

S5c spOOls OF HeHinWay's
Embroidery silk, in black.
red. yellow. and blue. f5c.
Kensinston Crochet Twist n
all colors, nc. Rattenberg
Rings. 1c per dozen Batten-
berg Braid. 1c per yard. Bat
tenberg Thread. 21ac per
spool &c Laundry Bags FOR
1Sc- sc Pin Cushion Forms,
IN blue. pink. red. and yel-
low, 19c- Embroidery Hoops.
oval and round. all sizes, sc
pair. Woo. steel. and amber
knitting Needles. all sizes,
10c pair.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Csc Salt Boxes, I5c

Stone China Salt Boxes.
with blue Delft decorations
value 2oc- For tomorrow at
&c.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Sale of Toilet Wares

Tetlow's Famous Swan
Down Face Powder. all &C
tints, per bOX------ -
Imported Bay Rum or
Florida Water per bot QC
c........-s.s..ss.s ~
Violet Toilet Am &C
monia, lz-pint bottles. .
Genuine COsmo But &C
termilk Soap. per Cake...O
soc jars OF Creme Tacoma;
heals sunbuTn. tan. &C
and freckles.--.--........ q >
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Silk Gloves, SI.OO

Fownes' y - button length
SILK Gloves. with double
tipped fingers. IN black and
white; all sizes. Special at
A.00 a pair.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-04-13
RUBBER TRUST To- COVER
WORLD IS PROJECTED
Great Parent Company to
Issue $3.50, 900, 900 Sc
curtieS Planned

PROVIDENCE. r. L.. April 1z.-An-
nouncement was made here today of
the merger of the United States Rub
bef Company and the Rubber Goods
Manufacturing Company. 1t is under
stood that the stock of the Rubber
Goods Manufacturing Company will
soon, be liquidated and payment OF divi-
dends on the common stock discon-
tinued.
NEW YORK, April 12.-Negotiations
are under way for the formation of a
world wide rubber trust by the con-
solidation of the United States Rubber
Company and the international Rubber
Company, which controls vast sources
of the raw product in Mexico and the
Congo.
If the consolidation Is effected a great
parent company will be formed to issue
securities not less in amount than
$3.50, 100000 In the company will be
represented such interests as King
Leopold of Belgium. John D. Rookie
Teller Jr Thomas F. Ryan. the Gug-
genheim Syndicate, the First National
Bank, Senator Aldrich. A. n. Brady
and Colonel Samuel p. Colt.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-04-13
FORMER SAN FRANCISCAN
IS REPORTED MISSING
Walter G. Stevens Drops
Out of Sight in New
York City
SPECIAL DISPATCH no rHE GAIL

NEW YORK, April 12.-News of the
mysterious disappearance in this city of
Walter C. Stevens, lawyer from San
Francisco. and the prostration of his
sister, who lives here, was made public
tonight, when his brother, s. P. Ste
vens, manager of brokerage office,
called at police headquarters. There
are signs of murder and suicide in the
case, but neither the police nor the
missing mans relatives have been able
to gather evidence to support either
theory.
Stevens was q victim of the calamity
OF last April. He sought aid from the
Red Cross Society late in February, and
on ticket supplied by the society
started for New York, accompanied by
P. Fechter of Middletown, Pa. They
arrived here March 8. On the train
Stevens threatened to commit suicide
Stevens had an Office at 1895 OFar-
rell street. in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-04-13
ROOSEVELT SPEAKS At
MONUMENT DEDICATION

WASHINGTON, April 12.-President
Roosevelt made a speech on patriotism
and good citizenship at the dedication
today of the monument erected in the
national cemetery at Arlington to the
memory of the Rough Riders of the
Spanish American war. Mrs. Allyn K
Capron, widow of Captain Capron -of
the Rough Riders regiment. who fell
at Las Guisimas, pulled. the cord hold
ing the American flag that covered the
monument. Rev DR.. D. 7. Stafford of
st. Patrick's Church of this city made
the dedication address.
Regular troops and part Of. the Ma
tional Guard of the District of Column
bia participated in the exercises. The
President was escorted to the rnonu-
ment by Captain Preston's troops of
the Thirteenth Cavalry.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-04-13
Seven Jurors Would Convict
Whites Slayer of Murder
Five Stand Firm for Acquittal on
Ground Of Prisoner Insanity

NEW YORK, April 12-Hopelessly dvided-seven
dict of guilty of murder the first degree acqutta
the ground of jury which January Z last had
been trying Harry K Thaw reported today oryseen
eight deliberations possibly agree
verdict.
The twelve promptly discharged by Justice Ftzge
ad who declared that he believed that their task hope
less Thaw remanded the Tombs without bail
second trial the charge of having murdered Stanford White
When this would take place could tonight
opinion District Attorney Jerome declared that there
other persons accused OF homicide awaiting trial.
Thaw would have take his possible
change of both the District Attorney Thaw
declared they would make such
Thaw's attorneys will have tomorrow
prisoner decide their step They may make early
application for bail Jerome said strenuously oppose
He added the belief that of the had
guilty his opposition probably would be successful
In that Thaw has another long before him
the city prison. for his the already crowded
possibly be reached until time fall.
The attending the by the jury of
inability agree robbed of dramatic
belief that after their long dbraton reports
division of jurors report than
one of disagreement.
Thaw, surrounded by the members of his family
absolute silence When it became Jury
about make its report Thaw called his wife by
commanded the jurors Smiling and confident
Imply his chair when
Foreman Demng B. Smith, response question by Clerk