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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06
Died Feb. list, 1908, of pneu

Died Feb. LIST, 1908, of pneu-
monia Robert Smith Motz, age
one year, eight months twenty
eight days. The deceased was
the first and only child of Mr..
and Mrs. S. j. Motz. He was
sick nearly three weeks during
which time everything medical
skill could device, and parental
affections could suggest to pre-
long life was done to no avail.
The funeral services were held
Monday Feb. 3, at the resi-
dence where a large concourse
of sympatizing friends assem-
bled. &ermon by Rev. Ness
after which the remains were
laid t. rest in the Calhoun
Genet !. The parents have
the s. :. pathy of the commun-
lily in this their sad bereav-
|ment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06

Mrs. j. w. Owens is home
from Cedar Rapids where she
was called by the sickness of
her grandchild, who is now re-
ported as better.
Leonard James spent Sunday
in Council Bluffs the guest of
his sister, Mrs. Alleshouse.
Jewel Fountain is in Norfolk
Nebraska, where he is running
on the Northwestern.
Mr.. and Mrs. John James are
in Council Bluffs for a few days
visit with their daughter, Mrs.
Allehouse.
Jeppe Thompson, engineer at
the city pumping station, is
back at his post, after an alb
sence of several weeks on ac-
count of sickness.
Barney Kearn and liver Bolin
will hold a joint sale at the
Kearns farm northwest of Mis-
souri, Valley, on February 10Th.
Ms. John Mcclure, who has
been sick for the past week, is
reported as better.
Barley ground into flour,
made into a batter ard nike q
with yeast makes bread a solid
food. Barley, matted, slightly
crushed, then boiled with
water and hops and mixed with
yeast makes beer, a liquid food;
the former process makes solid
bread, the latter process, using
the same identical ingredients,
makes liquid bread, Storz
Blue Ribbon Beer is liquid
bread inits most delicious form,
its purity and food value is be-
yond question.
The Missouri Valley High
School debaters will contest
with Bedford High School or
February 21st, at Bedford
/ Our boys will have the affirma.
tive of the same question they
debated On at Winterset.
Harry ]. Brown will hold Z
public sale at his farm on Feb
ruary 18th. Mr.. Brown will
sell a large amount Of stock
implements, furniture, etc.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06
Isle; Autobiography. w.

soSA0S3A0 W. 1s
Worth.
Question is it advisable to
sell our high priced land and
go elsewhere to buy cheaper
land. Opened by A. S. Worth
and followed by others. The
prevailing opinion was that we
must consider it from our own
view point.
Program for next meeting.
Roll Call, Answered by Con-
undrums; Music Bessie john
son; Reading, John Frazit r;
Rec, Kenneth Mahoney;; Rec,
Freda johnson; Reading, A. S.
Worth; Rec, Ruth briggs;
Reading, Mrs. Carlisle; Music,
Milda Erixon; Rec. Jean Kelly;
Rec. Floyd Bryceson; Domestic
or Kitchen Economy, Mrs.
Frazier; Rec. Irene Worth.
Will it pay to feed Soc corn
to four cent hogs. Referred to
John johnson.
Should the government i'm
prove the Missouri river. Re-
ferred to w. S. Kelly.
Autobiography, Lewis Erixon
Adjourned to meet with Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Erixon, Satur-
day February 20, 1908.
Mrs. W. M. Spurlin, Secy.
At a meeting of the Women's
Relief Corps the other day,
they brought up for discussion
the proposition of building a
monument for soldiers and
sailors of the civil war, this
monument to be erected, pre-
sumably in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The ladies have already $500 in
their treasury and will try to
add about $500 or $500 to this,
in order that they may get a
good monument and have it
properly lettered and inscribed.
Fire broke out in the office Of
the LaMars Printing Company
yesterday afternoon, causing a
loss of $4,000. The LeMars
Printing company's loss is $751;
600, with $4,000 insurance. j.
C. Gillispie, owner of the SEN
tinel, places his loss at $4,000,
with $4,000 insurance. Both
firms will get other Luilding:;
and engage in business at ono }.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06

Mrs. Geo. Goodrich has re-
turned from Huron S. D. where
in company with her daughter
Ruth she visited her son, Ralph
She returned by way Of Sioux
City where Ruth entered morn
ingside college.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06

G. w. Stoddard received a
box of sample gold ore from
his brother who lives in Cripple
Creek, Colorado. Some of these
samples are exceedingly rich in
gold, assaying as high as $780,
OOO to 100000 a ton. Mr.. Henry
Stoddard writes that he has
just shipped a large amount of
ore which assays $50 per ton,
which is considered good, with
the modern improvement they
have for extracting the gold.
All of the teachers of the
first ward of the city schools
attended the Swan funeral in a
body, this item having been
omitted.
A. ]. Fosdick was a pleasant
Times caller and made himself
solid for a couple years of good
reading.
The public library patronage
has increased wonderfully since
the new order went into effect,
that the building be kept open
every evening, instead of twice
a week as formerly. A large
number of new books have beer
purchased and put on the
shelves and we now have fail
library for a town of this size
Mrs. Molly Gilmore of Boom.
er Township is a guest at the
I. M. Gilmore home.
The j. w. Williams sale
northeast of town was we'll at
tended today, quite a number
going out from the Valley.
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DR.. John Tamisiea reports
the birth Of a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Goodnow Monday
night.
D. N. Hardy has just COM
menced a cottage for E. v.
Walker in the country.
Alfred Adams, who has been
here on a visit with his parents,
returned to Ainsworth, Neb.,
last Thursday.
Henry Ebaugh has Joined
the navy and will soon leave
to take up his work.
The Harrison County Holl :
! ness Association will hold a
convention in this city, Febru-
airy IA, Is and 16, 1908. Rev.
j. w. Elder of Oskaloosa, the
field secretary of the Iowa Hol;.
ness association, in charge
The meeting will be held in the
Danish Methodist church, and
the public is cordially invited
to attend. First service will
be on Friday evening. Song
book .Best of All" will be used
Mrs. E Da=s: :, president, anc
Mrs. H. A. l. 9.n.-.,, secretary
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06

Twelve members were pre-
sent at the Booster club last
evening at Beryl Hogue's. The
next meeting will be the first
Monday in March. The queS :
ton to be Debated is Resolved
that Lincoln did more for his
country than Washington.
Mrs. Mamie Wearin, of Sill
yer City spent yesterday in the
Valley the guest of her mother
Mrs. j. P. Higgins.
Mis-. Robert Richard son anc
nephew, Leo Sheehey returned
last evening from St. Louis
where they had been visiting
Mrs. Richardson's sisters fol
several weeks.
Harriet Proudfoot Wa the
daughter of Thomas and Eliza
beth Proudfoot, born Nov. %
1881 at Philippi w. Virginis
Here she spent her girlhco.
and was married to Samua
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beckley
returned to their home at Fort
Calhoun yesterday after a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Beck
ley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06

Harry ]. Brown will hold a
public sale at his farm on Feb
ruary 18th. Mr.. Brown will
sell a large amount Of stock,
implements, furniture, etc.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06
NJ ,nday Feb 5

M )nQdy EtD d
w. G. Baldwin was down
town this morning the first
tine for four weeks, having
been a sufferer from an attack
Of the grippe.
Miss Sarah O'Connor is in
the Valley the guest of her
aunt, Miss Sadie Gilmore.
Mrs. c. R. Frear and daugh-
ter Of Leavenworth, Kansas
arrived this morning for visit
with the A. A. Bird family.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06

Ms. John Mcclure, who has
been sick for the past week, is
reported as better.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06

Jeppe Thompson, engineer at
the city pumping station, is
back at his post, after an alb
sence of several weeks on ac-
count of sickness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-02-06

Barney Kearn and liver Bolin
will hold a joint sale at the
Kearns farm northwest of Mis-
souri, Valley, on February 10Th.
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
Walkers GatRe1
1900 St0ong fo1
Weston S Tramp

NEW YORK. Jan. When Edward
Payson Weston, the "aCrOss-the-cOnti-
nent trotter and six-day pedestrian. %
yesterday gave the signal 20 start TO
the Weston Walking Club fully 400
walkers. ranging IN age from ten 10
seventy years, followed the veteran
''ped" as he led the host up to Seventh
avenue from 10th street
The time fixed for beginning the first
walk Of the club was 4 O'Clock. Two
hours before that time there were a
thousand boys and girls Of all ages.
sizes and races perched on the Central
Park wall and grouped on the side
walk.
Up 10 the time Of starting a constant
stream of active humanity coming from
all directions Joined the expectant walk
ers. Edward Payson Weston was On
hand early to greet all corners.
Everything considered. splendid order
was maintained by the walkers after
the lines had formed and they under
stood what was expected of them. This
in spite Of the efforts Of late corners
TO force their way into the ranks.
1t is difficult to take the line Of
march from a New York youth who
knows his rights, and frequently
straight jabs and shoulder lunches
were used 10 repel the intruders.
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
A. A. j. Furnishes
BASKETBALL MEN
Yale Suspended Ten DAYS.
O. w. u. Team
Barred

Or. D. z. Wiber. chairman of the
registration committee OF the South At
lanuc Association OF the Amateur Ath-
letic Union, has suspended the Yale
basketball team for ten days from all
relations with the A. A. u. athletics for
knowingly playing against two profess
SIGNALS in the game with George Wash
ington University IN washington. De-
cember 30.
The Yale suspension takes effect from
the date Of the letter, which was yes
terday and viii not be a serious in
convenience to the Yale team. It was
not intended 10 punish Yale too severely
because Of the peculiar conditions IN
der which the game was played, but
DR.. Wiber and the A. A. U. officials
generally We're firm in their desire to
bring the matter 20 a head, establish a
precedent and determine just what the
relations are between the colleges and
the A. A L.
George Washington has been barred
from all open basketball games until
the two professionals who caused the
trouble are eliminated from the Cuint.
Rutherford. who was already a member
Of the A. A. T., IS suspended. and Cap
tain johnson and Marsh are declared
ineligible 70 enter any A. A. Z. events.
The length OF these penalties win de-
pend largely upon the action Of the uui-
versity in regard to the cleaning up Of
professionals.
George Washington's athletic council
will meet this week, It Is said, and look
into the basketball muss.
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
Promoters of Union
League Meet Today
In Baltimore City
Will Discuss Applicants to
Join New Baseball
Circuit.

BALTIMORE. Jan. AT the Hotel
Casweu At noon today A. W. Lawson,
president Of the Union League OF Ease
ball Clubs, IS TO meet tho men OF this
city who are 70 place a club in his
league for next season.
DR.. Francis L. King was notified last
night or the proposed visit Of ATr. law
son. and at the conference in this city
IL is likely that there viii be interesting
developments.
The cities now pledged for the Union
League are Baltimore, Brooklyn. Phila-
delphia, Newark. Reading, and Pater-
son. Mr.. Lawson declared he has appIi-
cations from New York. washington.
Wilmington, Del and Richmond TO All
the two vacancies in the proposed eight
club circuit. Some OF the features OF the
propositions from these cities will be
talked over al the meeting IN this city
today. Mr.. Lawson has been visiting the
cities and talking with men interested
IN the proposition. Yesterday he was IN
Richmond.
A local company has been formed 70
organize a baseball team for the Union
League circuit. The games are TO be
played at Old Oehm's Park, South
Charles street.
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
MORAN AND ATTELL
TO UPLIFT STAGE

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Now that
owen Moran has made up his mind 70
80 East ard accept a ten weeks theat-
ricsI engagement. Abe Atteu IS lending
a willing ear TO a Nsil-Atten match.
Attell first proposed a six-rOund bout.
but Nell would have none Of IL, He pro-
poses q twenty-round bout IN the East
Moran anG Atteu met last evening.
Something like this transpired;
$50 you are going East" said AttelL
. Yes, I have q ten weeks theatrical
engagement I see no more soft things
around 10 pick up"
you have nothing on me-" replied
Abe, and he flashed a telegram.
''I have q theatrical engag cement my
SELF
That's fine" retorted the Briusher.
Accept Il and let's spar together. Take
Il Abe, there's more money in that
than IN picking up the soft things
Ground here"
After his tour Moran VIII likely take
on Al belmont in Boston, and after that
O'Tocie in Philadelphia. Charley Har-
yey, Moran's manager, with the Brit
isher and ALI Wicks. his trainer, vii
leave for the East tonight
A number Of Moran's English adj
mirers here. total strangers TO him,
called upon the little featherweight yes
terday and presented him with q $50
scarf pin.
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
y Pertinent PChngS for Followers of Sport All Departments
PhHlteS Haze
Many Pitchers
A9Uafing Trial
Managers Murray and Mack
VIII Arrange Soon for
Spring Series.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. When
Managers Murray, Of the PhnHes, and
Mack. Of the Athletics, return to this
city dates for the spring series between
the two teams viii be arranged
President Shettsline, Of the PhiIIles,
said yesterday: when the series be-
gin we viii have a big string from the
South with us and the men will all BE-
in the best OF shape and we want 10
win the series again. Last season we
had it rather easy, but 1 guess Connie
Mack viii be prepared for us this time.
and we VIII have to tight all the way 10
clean up the series. Earnest Courtney
IL now in Los Angeles, Cal, playing ball
out there, and he says he is In great
shape. He is getting the first base job
down nicely. lie hit last year and viii
do better this season. Before he comes
on mere for the spring training he viii
take a long rest at some good springs.
where he can boil out and then take
on little weight
Il hear from most Of the players and
| they are all waiting for the call to go
South. We are going 10 try out slI our
new men down there ana ind cut II
they viii DO, and then we viii either
put them on the team or send them
! back &c get more experience Murray
does not Ike TO keep q, player On the
/ bench II he can help IT, We VIII have
20 have some utility men, bit we viii
learn all about the new material before
we come up from the South, and IL they
are good they VIII get berths on the
team.
I'VE have big string Of pitchers, and
1 guess they can -yuIL L little longer
than the rest OF the men for their trials,
After fair test they viii be kept as
regular tWirleFs or sent back 20 the
minors for little NOR training"
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
G. v. j. TO ELECT
FOOTBALL MANAGER
January Is the Date-FeWer
Candidates AP-
pear.

President +. P. Gates. of the George
Washington University Athletic Asso-
citation, has set January 13 for the cleo
ton OF the manager Of the football team
for the season OF 1893.
The election will be the first held IN,
der the regime Of the newly organized
and renovated association. and IS looked
forward 10 with a great deal Of inter
est. Under the old regulation every
student Of the university was entitled
10 vote for the managers Of the various
teams. with the consequent liability 10
iTregulaTity IN the election. In IT. new
status only holders OF the gsssOci5 ton
mem ber5hIp ticket are entitled to this
privilege, which ticket also admits 20
ali athletic contests under the auspices
Of the university.
With the date definitely fixed, friends
the candidates are getting busy.
-Four aSpirants are In the field-Conwen
engineering, 'O9; Baer, college, 10. Turk
enton, engineering, 90. ana Fair. medi-
cine, %.
Fair was a candidate for the place
last year but was defeated by Ball
by large majority. He is conceded 10
be q strong contender for the job this
year. ana mis- followers in the medical
department are determined 70 run him
through His fight with COnwel VIII
be watched with interest, as the latter.
formerly OF t0rdue, WneFe ne was
treasurer OF the general athletic asso-
citation, IS recognized as the dark horse
in the race.
Baer. sporting editor OF the university
Hauchet. and TIlrkenton, ex-r1 Anag5r OF
the track team. are both strongly sup
ported and confident of success Il IS
understood that Captatn-elect SOmmers
is IN favor Of COnweu- other prominent
athletic Influences are in back OF each
OF the other candidates. and the race
will undoubtedly be the closest IN sew
eTal years.
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
ONE HUNDRED OUT
FOR CORNELL CREWS

ITHACA, y. Y, Jan. 7.--One hundred
candidates for the Cornell crews jammed
the crew room in the armOry tonight
IN answer 10 Coach Charles E Court
ney's demand for men to man this year's
navy.
The first day OF regular work brought
out five old varsity men. Stroke Cox,
Gavett, Bayer, Gracey, and Bromley.
The four members Of the fOur-Oared
were also in evidence: COulson. Sey-
nour, Walsh, and Holt. Six of the men,
bers Of last years freshmen crew re-
ported. besides a host of frst-year men
and other available candidates. Coaches
Courtney and ColSon took charge Of the
men. J. T. DOds, '08, who rOwed on the
varsity IN his first two years and lost
out last year because he was too heavy,
is already in training
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
DOC" WHITE SIGNS
CONTRACT WITH SOX

CHICAGO, Jan. President Charles
-. Comiskey has received a signed con
tract from DR.. C. Harry White, the
clever southpaw who did much to win
the championship for the Sox in 1906 and
held up his portion OF the game during
The uphill fight in 1907.
DR.. G. Harry reports that ne is in ex-
.cellent condition, and anxious for the
season to open, so that he can get back
on the mound for a fling ct the Ameri-
can League batting stars.
White has been spending the winter in
Washington, D. c, where he has estab-
lished an excellent practice in his pro-
fession, as we'll as a prosperous busl-
ness in the sporting goods line. The lat
ter business is conducted in partnership
with Charley Hickman
President Comiskey was greatly
pleased yesterday when he received
Whites contract as this makes two Of
his twirlers TO get in line both Of whom
are in excellent condition.
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
COMMITTEE REFUSES
TO REINSTATE RODEN

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Jack Roden
cannot run amateur athletic meets under
amateur athletic rules for a couple OF
months yet at least. for the reason ia.
the registration committee Of the Middle
Atlantic Association Of the Amateur
Athletic Union. at a meeting. held last
evening at the Y n c A rooms, FIJI
teenth and Chestnut streets deemed Il
inadvisable 10 lift his suspension at the
present time"
Rodsn was suspended about a month
ago on the charge Of falling to conduct
athletic meets strictly according TO ANA
teur Athletic Union rules. both as re-
CARDS registration OF contending ath-
letes and distribution Of prizes. Two
members of the board were IN favor Of
limiting the suspension TO three months,
while the other two favored leaving the
matter open, the term Of suspension to
be regulated by the actions Of Mr..
Roden.
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
MACK ARRANGING
FOR TRIP SOUTH

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 7.-Connie
Mack, leader Of the Athletics, and one
Of the most popular Of big league man
ayers among Southern league fans.
dropped of Of Pullman last night en-
route from San Francisco to Philadel-
phia.
He win remain in New Orleans two
OF three days making arrangements to
bring his team down here next March
10 play a spring series with the Pelicans.
Mack will be home next Friday.
Il expected to see Manager Frank
while here" said Mr.. Mack, land / was
disappointed at hearing that he is in
Tennessee. The Athletics had intended
coming March /, but may postpone the
visit until after MaTdi Gras.
Our proposed series with the Chi
cago Cubs has been called off. owing to
the failure of Manager Murphy to agree
to have his team here In time for US"
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
HARVARD STUDENTS
CRITICISE REFUSAL
TO MEET ITHACANS

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. liar
ward students made much unfavOrable
comment today when the athletic com
amittee announced that Harvard would
no longer race Cornell oarsmen.
Students resented this because the two
colleges have only raced twice, and both
times the Ithacans were victorious.
Last season was the first time the
Crimson tried two spring races, and the
authorities believe the races are too
much effort. The arrangements where
by Harvard takes on a rowing race with
Annapolis also makes an excuse for
dropping Cornell
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
HANSTER IN VIRGINIA
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

LYNCHBURG, Va. Jan. 7.-Benjamin
Manster, the Australian. who left The
Times building last Saturday on his
walk TO san Francisco. which he ex-
poets to make IN eighty days, left here
at o clock this afternoon, twenty miles
ahead of MS original schedule.
One Of the local shoe factories rugged
Manster out in q new pair Of walking
shoes. He expects to reach Danvilie,
sixty-six miles distan1, early Tuesday.
So far Manster says that he is in fine
shape, and feels confident that he can
accomplish his task
The change from the cold, biting
10 the mild weather here was well
coined by Manster.
The Washington times., 1908-01-07
AUTOMOBILE PUT
TO UNIQUE TEST

NEW YORK jar 7-WIuiam X.
Vanderbilt, 5, soho -sepower Mercedes
racing car was put 10 an unusual tesu
yesterday IA the roo-ns OF the Automo-
bile Club OF America, West F1fty-fourth
street, near BrOadwaY.
II was tested for fl hOrs grower and
speed qualifications On tbs DYNAMO
meter, a decio sly unique y sch ne that
has just been placed on % top floor
Of the club garage N tie rIrrcss Of
furnishing acCura9s =. -.--~i 80 Il the
speed, horsepower, o. -. facts
Cbout autOmobI.ss :-. ,g;y owner
wants TO know.
Something New.
The word dynamOmeter, hitherto used
but GpaTingly in automobile circles is
likely 70 have a much wider significance
hereafter, as the direct result Of the
installation OF this machine in the Au-
tonObile Club OF America The machine
viii determine FIVE things: speed in
miles per hour and feet per second!
draw-bar, pull, or tractive effort; horse
power grade climbing ability, power Of
the brakes.
thermometers are not entirely I'M
known Several machiues bearing the
automobile factories, but none covers
so wide q technical field or tells the
facts at once, the exact figures being
observable TO al uPon large chart, as
does this machine.
A Moving Track.
Il IS, in fact. a moving track upon
which car may be fully tried out while
remaining stationary. The car IS held
stationary by cables upon the floor with
the driving wheels resting upon two
large drums which reach up through
the hoOr and which the motor OF The
automobile causes to revOlve. The rsvO-
luton OF the drums is resisted by 8 huge
pendulum hanging below the floor.
The indication given by this pen1u-
lum are transferred TO a ruler travelling
across the face Of a large chart snow
the varying degrees OF horsepower
while a similar tape moving lorgitudi-
nslly Of these tapes, the efficiency OF
the car is seen at q glance.