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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-08

RambIers Club Entertained.-Miss
Grace Day very pleasantly entertained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-08

All the news ell the time-Tne Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-08

the Ramblers club last evening at her
home on Fifteenth street. A tempting
lunch was served and the evening was
passed in social manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-08

Dear Santa Claus:-I would like a
train, automobile. tool box and dog
named Nell and a sled that | can hitch
my dog Nell to. l hope you will call
on me because am good boy. | do
not swear Goodbye dear old Santa.
Don't forget my stocking. From
HERBERT FOSTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-08
Letters to Santa Claus

Dear Santa:-I would like doll,
bed, sideboard. chair, table, coffee pot,
dishes. wash tub and wash board. |
am years old.
LILLIAN MAY FOSTER.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

Missouri Valley Times: Will
you plerse print this, that we,
the children of the deceased,
Sarah Jones, feel that we wish
to thank the dear friends and
people, one and all, for their
presence at the funeral, and es-
pecially TO the kind and neigh
borly our hearts go out to God
in praise and thanks. Our de-
sire is that He will bless you all
with the greatest blessing, for
| feel that His presence
was with us all to give
strength and hold us up, and |
am glad that our God knows all
things, even thesecret thoughts
and intents of the heart with
out US speaking a word, but the
people only know our thoughts
by actions and words. We truly
thank you all, from the deepest
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

A. G. Dole and wife arrived
in the Valley today for a short
visit with friends being on their
way back to Neb. after several
months visit in the east. They
left their home at Me- Cook, Neb.
February last and visited in To-
wa, Chicago, Southern ILL.,, Ohio
taking in the Grand Army En-
campment at Toledo and Mich
igan.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

A Mot',er OF Israel Tassss
Over the Dark River.
The deceased, Sara Il Els
was born in Green Co. Indiana
April 22s 1882, being the daugh-
ter of William and Martha llll,
is; and died Nov. Tth 1903.
AT the age Of 20 years, sh
was united in marriage to VIM.
Martin Jones, the sen Of Allen
and Elizabeth Jones They livesI
happy together for SO SO years I'M
til June 2sth, 1885, when the
husband was called home.
To this union Is children were
born, z Of whom are now living
$ follows: VIM. Martin; Even
Green; James Ellis; Harry Lee;
Mrs. T. r. Cox; Mrs. Wilson
Doty, Of No. Valley. and Mrs.
T. e Deweese, of Kansas City.
Mjssauri.
She was s.iso the stepmotllcr
of 5 eaild'sa, as follows: Allen
Samaa';; silas Aaron; John Rar-
din; lyirs. 2. 4. Mace; and Mrs.
Len Hatcher. Beside the rear
ing OF this large family, at the
death OF hes father, she gladly
gave a homa and mothers care,
t. her two little half-sistars.
Mrs e. NJ. Stewart and Miss
Kate Ellis, making a total Of
IA children that she reared.
She lived to see all of these
children grown to manhood and
womanhood. and all but 2 have
professed a hope in Christ, and
have united with the Church.
On the End Saturday IN N os,
1862, as years $50 the day cf
her death, she profassaa a hope
in Christ an5; United With the
wNiIllan NiliSsinis sic lived a CONSTANT
She also leaves to mourn her
death 25 grand, and 35 great
grand children, aud 35 step
grand children and s. GREAT
step grand children, making a
total Of 1G0 in all. 1t can truly
be said Of her sthat her child
rem rise up to call her blessed. .
Beside the two sisters she
reared she leaves 3 brothers
and3 3 sisters. Rev. Joel, and
Lee Ellis, Mrs. Nathan Clark.
and Mrs. Nell Mooney, all Of
Indiana. Robert Ellis, of Mont
rose, Kansas, and Mrs. f. M.
Hatcher, of No. Valley.
She was a faithful wife, a low
ing mother, a kind friend, al
sympathetic neighbor, loved and
respected by al! who knew her,
here where she lived for So
years. While our hearts are
saddened, and we feel we can't
give her up, yet we are trying
to bow in humble submissien n
and say: "Thy will be done"
Elder Joseph Moss, OF the
Baptist Church, preached the
funeral at the Loveland church
at IL o'clock M, and burial in
the Branson Cemetery, follow
ed to her silent home by one
of the largest funeral process
ions ever witnessed in this part
of Iowa, showing their respect
to the memory Of the departed.
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
Miss Bess O'Connor left for
Logan this noon for a few days
visit with Mrs. Ned Wood.

r. w. Myers and j. G. Schulz
meister had an experience with
fire the forepart of the week at
their farm northewest of Mo-
Valley, which they will not for
get for sometime. They were
burning off a meadow when the
wind came up and caused the
fire to jump across the Allen
creek ditch and burn into a
corn field.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
Gard OF Thanks

Missouri Valley, Iowa, Nov.
1908. We wish to thank the
many friends for their kindly
assistance through the illness
and death of the one that has
just passed out of our homes,
the one that has always been to
us as guiding star and her
presence with us ever meant
love and joy in our homes, our
Mrs. Sarah Jones.
The Children
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
Happily Surprised

On last Sunday, November
9th, about forty-five guests
gathered at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. 3. L. Rourke of Brok-
en- Bow, Nebraska, the occasion
being the first anniversary of
their marriage. Every one
came with a we'll filled basket
and the day was spent in feast
ing, visiting and in playing
games. Even some of the old
ladies could not keep still, name
ly; Mrs. X. Mohatt, Mrs. !.
Welch, Mrs. J. F. Rourke. All
of the guests enjoyed themsel-
YES to the fullest extent. When
evening came they departed
for their respective homes,
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. E. L.
Rourke many more happy years
They were presented with a to-
ken of remembrance. One
who was there.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
A Visit To Modale.

Tuesday evening, November
10th, will long be remembered
by the members of Mo Valley
Lodge No. 10, l o OF. BY
special invitation of Modale
Lodge No 573, about 35 mem
bers went to Modale to put on
the new work in the first de-
gree. On arriving at Modale
they found the hall filled with
the members of that lodge and
others Of that vicinity, to see
the work. At 8 O'clock the
body was called to order by the
N G and opened in due form.
and the regular order of busi-
ness went through. Then the
degree staff of Modale lodge
exenonlifed tho initiatory de-
gree, which was very impress
sive. After this work the de-
gree staff of Mo Valley lodge
sooK Cile sCatlOnS and conferred
the first degree according to
the new ritual and all seemed
AIS aigsJSSI ssJSSI ~ ras the lodge 4 closed we
heard a rap at the door and on
investigation found about Is
Rebekahs with we'll filled bas-
kets. Then the tables were
brought in and covers laid and
such a spread chicken, sand
wiches, coffee, salads of all
kinds, then oysters and from
the way some of the boys ate,
we began to think they would
never stop. Then a good social
chat and when the hour came
to start for home, all expressed
themselves that they had en-
joyed a very pleasant as we'll as
profitable evening, and that the
Oddfellows and Rebekahs of
Modale are first class enter
tanners. On the way home the
boys vowed they would get even
with the Modale Oddfellows in
the near future. A Member.
The Fourth Street Whist
Club was entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Culivan last evening at their
country home. After the reg
ular evenings entertainment, a
fine supper was served by the
hostess and a very nice time is
The Des Moines Hosiery
company have signed con tracts
for a branch factory to be erec-
ted at Boone, Iowa, and which
will give employment to 300
girls.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

The following is the list o1
jurymen who acted in the case
of the State of Iowa VS. Reddy
Grey: j. o. Hammond, Wash
ington; j. S. Bryan, jackson;
Arnold Bennett, Boyer; d. M.
Mexican, Morgan; r. H. Terry,
Little Sioux; Joe Canty, Jeffer-
son; 0. S. Mortgareidge, Nor
gan; w. I. Grooms, Morgan;
A. G. Briggs, Missouri Valley;
]. A. Alton, Taylor; Frank
Snow, Taylor; Frank Ward,
jefferson. This case was ar
gued yesterday at Loga
Attorney Tom Smith and Fl. r.
Roadiferappearing for the ste G
Attorney Ambrose Burke for
the defense. Quite a number ol
witnesses were examined ard
the case went to the jury about
$50 in evening. A verdict WIS
not reached until late at night,
when a verdict of simple as
sault was found, which will
mean that Grey will only have
to serve a thirty day sentence
in the county Jail.
Mrs. w. A. Roberts visited
friends in Modale today.
Attorney J. S. Dawell made
a business trip to Des Moinss
last evening.
Mrs. Matte Carliise was an
Omaha passenger this morning.
Mrs. w. j. Burke and Mrs. t.
j. Hennessey were Omaha pas
this morning.
Fred Bro ! n is home from al
business trip to Alliance Ne
braska.
The farmers are certainly
busy husking corn these davs
g5mlbg sa 5 Is tsoteSsfi'7''syS toWn very often. The
weather is perfect for husking,
but the yield will not be as
heavy as had been anticipated.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
Election of Officers.

At the meeting of the Chris
tian Bible School, held at the
Church last evening, the follow
ing officers were elected:
Charles R. Stout, supt.
Wilson Doty, Asst. supt.
D. N. Hardy, Chorister.
Miss Dollie Hardu n-~
Ell Frazier was a business
passenger to Logan this morn
ing.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
A Jolly Good Time

a very pleasant party was
given at the home Of William
Wohlers Saturday evening, No
yember 7th. Those present
were as follows: Mr.. and Mrs.
II. J. Wohlers and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Dietrich Wohlers and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Wohlers and daughter, Willie
and Frank Pogge, Emma Rho
denberg, George, Charley and
Frank Gravert, Mayme and Ed
ma Heagney, Clarence and
Phillie Getcher, Willie Boligar,
Agnes, Charles and Felix Tam
isiea, Barney and Oracle Ellis,
Willie Cohrs, Charley and Gera
Duncan, Pete, Charley and Har-
ry Peterson, Lydia Reese, Ma
thilda, Dora and Albert Witt,
Carl Spark, Lulu Hatcher, Hell
en- and Freddie Witt, Nora and
Minnie Peterson, Mayme Skak-
son, Dan, Ed, Fannie, Carrie
and Marie McCune. Supper
was served at twelve o'clock.
Music and dancing were the
order of the evening. The jol-
ly crowd departed at a late
hour, all declaring that they
had a splendid time. ** -
An Indictment has been
brought in against Jack Rich
and N. Jensen, both of Missouri
Valley.
The full vote at the last elec-
tion for United States senators
stands as follows in this county,:
Lacey 1921, Cummins 692, ma
jority for Lacey 829.
John Frazier was a county
seat visitor this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Coon and
daughter Lydia of Endeavor,
Wisconsin, are in the city for a
short visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. S. Dewell. They are en-
route to Mexico where they
spend the winter.
E. H. Wade of Modale tran
sacted business in Missouri
Valley today.
Anew electric sign is being
put up today on the Miller Ho-
tel. M. Heckert is a great
believerin improvements and
being up tsdate and this sum-
mer spent considerable mon
ey and time in making his
property more presentable, and
he has succeeded.
Mrs. E. A. James left today
for Seward, Neb. where she
will spend the winter. Before
she left she receivedby express
two fine Rhode Island Reds,
chickens, which are said to be
a very expensive variety.
County Superintendent Brai.
nard states that many Of the
country schools are now having
their regular fall vacation, but
will resume about December
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

We acknowledge receipt Of a
letter from John F. Rourke Of
Broken Bow, in which he en-
closed money order for the
Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

/.
recesses of our hearts, and ou
prayer is to God that He will
continue to bless you all, ane
We feel thankful to you all fol
your presence and kindness
May God bless you all is my
humble prayer.
w. NJ. Jones.
Sidney Pitt and son NJ. B
PiSt. county treasurer elect
We're ia The Valley yesterday
on business.
Attorney Il. L. Harvey OF
Logan was in town today or
business.
L v Bird returned last even.
ing from 8 trip up The road, or
business.
VIM Neutind went over to
Norfolk Junction. Nebraska
this morning on business.
DR.. Hugh Tamisiea reports
! tie Eirth OF an 81 pound son tg
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Hatcher of
the Noble's 5 Lake district.
O'Ccnnor Makes Fine Speech.
Last Saturday night the clio
sing indoor meeting Of the DEM
ocrstlc campaign was held in
the ifeGerlin opera house. The
speakers were Hon. John nj.
ConTow, democratic candidate
for state senator; James T. o.
Connor, one Of the finest ora
tors IN the state Of Montana,
aud the Hon. g. c. Day. Of Hell
ena, known as enc of the finest
gentlema N and most ofiri risnr
50 ass in the state.
"I'he opera house was crowd
ed 10 the doors. The crowd was
enthusiastic and Interested, and
the r''lsi was sxaa|Iaiqat azli via attb It's Is
termed the best gathering that
has been held ia Livingston du-
ring the present CAMPAIGN
"11'he first speaker was Mr.
Conrow, who spoke Of the iss-
uas involving himself and Mr..
II. j. Miller, his republican OPP
ponent. MI. Conrow went into
the records Of himself and his
opponent and in his speech he
CLEARLY demonstrated the fact
that he is entitled to represent
the people OF this county in the
state senate and that his oppo-
nent is not fitted SO to do.
Mr.. ConYow was followed by
the Hon. j f. O'Connor, who
made one Of The most brilliant
and effective speeches that has
been heard here this year. Of
commanding personal appear
ance. Tar. OiConnor bad the
crowd with him from the start.
He spoke shortly Of national iss-
ues aud Of state controversies,
winding np his excelIentaddress
upon the local situation. In
spite oi the TACT that Mr.. O'COn-
nor Is associated with FL. j. Mil
er, he went boldly into the re-
cofis OF Mr.. Miller and MIR.
Conrow and made a splendid
speech in favor of the demo-
cratic candidate. Those who
heard it were greatly impressed
and Mr.. O'Connor's reputation
as an orator was much enhan-
ced by has magnetic speech.
On the suggestion of Mr. Conrow
the speaker read several letters
favorable to Mr.. Miller, con-
cerning the sixteen hour bill,
and then read Mr.. Conrow's
side Of the question. The ap-
parent desire to be absolutely
fair made a big hit with the
crawd.
"Mr. Day followed Mr.. O'Con-
nor and made a splendid speech
on national issues"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

Wednesday, Nov. III
Elder Mcdonald transacted
business in Mo Valley yester-
day.
Capt. j. D. Brown, accompa-
MED by H. C. Chapmlain, Of
Chicago, are out on a hunt near
Coda, South Dakota. They are
In the habit of making an an
nual trip to the wsst for a duck
hunt.
Charles Smith has taken a
contract for grading a lot in
the west end of town belonging
to ]. II. South.
Dave Erixon of McClelland
was in the Valley yesterday
visiting his family.
1t is a unique way Robert w.
Harvey has of of selling Hyo-
mel, a guaranteed cure for ca
tarrh. Complete treatment 81.
Money back if it fails. n-11-13
3. w. Morehouse transacted
business in Omaha today.
7. c. Coleman was a passen-
ger to Logan this morning.
Mrs. H. j. Rainbow visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Cha1ls Rainbow
in Omaha toaa~
Mrs. Olga Quick left this
morning for Huron, South
Dakota for visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. G. III. Bell.
Mr.. Henry Rnsh and ',isler,
aliss Lena Bush, left for their
home in Extra, Iowa, this morr-
ing, after several days visit
with the ] w Harris family.
... Victor rsnisisa e. waS5 S5vgeeagfdaiyy egfd3iyll
and received congratulations
from his many friends around
town. Mr.. Tamisiea came to
Harrison County in 1856 and is
one of the best known men
here. In the early days he
made several trips to the west
overland, returning by boat
down the Missouri river.
Mrs. q. j. Gaver left last
evening for Mondamin where
she will visit MIR. and Mrs.
Frank McGavren for a week.
Mrs. Jones of Chadron, Neb. |
is here the guest of the Carter
family.
Df. Boughton reports the
birth of d daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. J. r. Birdcall last Satur-
day.
George Haskell, the represen-
tative of the Standard Oil
Company here, lost one of his
b est horses last night.
j. f. Simpson, local manager
of the telephone company, mo-
we'd into the rooms a bove the
$ ate Saving Bank today.
John and Joe Aleck of Logan
were in the Valley today.
Misses Tilda and Sylvia See
holm went to Onawa yesterday
where they will visit relatives
for few days.
Election Returns
Total vote of Harrison County
for 1908. $3.50
First Taft Elector maj. 489
End Taft Elector maj. 483
Carroll for Governor maj. $50
Clarke for Lieut. Gov maj. $40
Hayward Sec'y of State maj $50
Bleakly, Auditor maj. 558
Morrow, Treasurer maj. 557
Byers, Atty Gen'l maj. -. 534
Smith, Congress maj. $40
Kellogg, Rep. maj. 1920
Atkins Auditor MOI Oee
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

An average yield Of 26.2 bu-
shells of corn per acre and an
indicated total production of
5,642,686,0o0 bushels are the
preliminary estimates announ-
cei in the report of the depart
ment of agriculture issued at
Washington yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

Steven Glenn is in Missouri,
called there by the death of of
a sister.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

Charles O'Brien of South
Omaha is in the Valley visiting
for a few days.
Mrs. Fahne Kelsey was an
Omaha visitor this morning.
Mrs. A. N. Fountain is srepor-
ted quite i'll at her home in the
west end of town.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
TUESDAY, NOV 10

Street Commissioner Ten
nant is having Erie street in
the business district put into
good condition for the winter.
William Hansen shipped a
carload of fat hogs from Rode
this evening to the South Oma-
ha market.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

Mr.. Henry Rnsh and sister,
sliss Lena Bush, left for their
home in Extra, Iowa, this morn-
ing, after several days visit
with the ] w. Harris family.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

The st Paul, Minneapolis and.s.
Omaha road has put on a new=
train out of Omaha, known a
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

recesses of our hearts, and our
prayer is TO God that He will
continue to bless you all, and
We feel thankful to you all for
your presence and kindness.
May God bless you all is my
humble prayer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12

Mrs. H. j. Rainbow visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Chall-s Rainbow
in Omaha toaaY
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
SAN FRANCISCO IS
VERY CLEAN CITY
Mortality From Infectious and
Contagious Diseases Is Re-
dnced to About Hall

San Francisco is now one of the
cleanest cities in the United States,
DR.. Rupert Blue wrote to Mayor Taylor
yesterday. He added that the mortal
ity from infectious and contagious dis
eases had decreased almost half during
the sanitary campaign and that the
last case of human plague occurred a
year ago. The sanitary work which
has brought about so marked an i'm
provement in general health conditions,
he added. was to be continued.
The letter follows:
My Dear Mayor: L am in receipt of
a request under date of December "A.
1905 for statement as to the present
health conditions in San Francisco.
In reply. have to inform you that San
Francisco is now one of the cleanest
cities in the United States. There has
been no case of human plague since
January so 1908 Notwithstanding the
fact that the mortality from infectious
and contagious diseases has fallen al
most half in the last twelvemOnth. a
great deal of the special sanitary work
win be continued indefinitely. Respect
fully, RUPERT BLUE.
"P. y. Surgeon. Commanding
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
CARNIVAL PROJECT
OF GREAT IMPORT
International Games Planned for
Burlingame a Minor
Feature

The ambitious project launched by
residents of Burlingame to hold a great
carnival of sports with participants
from all parts Of the world has met
with favorable consideration wherever
discussed Walter McCreery, with
whom the idea originated, was in San
Francisco yesterday and conferred with
others who are interested in the plan.
AS a result he was greatly encouraged
and Will proceed to perfect his plans
for one of the most notable gatherings
that the state has known The gen
eral scope of the carnival has not been
divulged. but it is stated that its pur-
poses are much broader than appeared
at first
Il am not at liberty to make full
statement of our plans at this time.
said McCreery, but hope before long
to have something definite to say. /
may add this, though: That our plans
are for something more important than
has been indicated. The carnival OF
sports Will be only feature. We have
under consideration other matters
which Will contribute to the welfare of
the entire state. ! can give out moth
ing definite, however, until some future
time
IT is understood that the event has
been planned on so large a scale that
it viii be impossible to hold the carni-
val before next winter At that time
the best polo and golf players in all
parts of the world Will be invited to
California
McCreery has spent some time abroad
and IS we'll acquainted with the leading
sportsmen of England and the conti-
nent. He will devote a large part of
his time to the enterprise
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
POLICEMAN IN DISGUISE
WATCHES GRAY QUARRY
StandIey Tells His Experience
in Seeing if Injunction Is
Violated

Disguised as an idle colored man.
dressed in ragged clothes. and CARRYING
gun, Policeman 6. w StandIey loafed
around for several days in the vicinity
of Gray Brothers quarry at Thirtieth
and Castro streets 10 ascertain if the
courts order against blasting was be-
ing dfsobeyed. Standley told his expe-
riences in Judge Murasky's court yes
terday during the hearing of the con-
tempt proceedings against Gray Broth
ers, who are charged by the city attor-
ney with having violated the Injunction
Standley said he sresorted to the ex-
pedient of blacking his face and other
wise Disgusting himself because he was
known to the lookouts employed hy
Gray Brothers. Through a spyglass he
sa W from a distance of two blocks men
drilling holes. When he arrested the
drillers they claimed they were only
cleaning out holes that had already
been drilled. Standley admitted he saw
no dynamite, but said he found wire all
legged to have been used in blasting
Peter Kearney, the foreman at the
quarry said he placed the wire there
for the purpose of trapping Standley
Testimony was given by f. Mattha-
son that he had heard blasting since
August 80, the date when the restrain
ing order was issued. Harry GRAY.
George Gray and Peter Kearney testi-
fed that there had been no blasting
The matter went over to Wednesday for
the submission of affidavits.