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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27


The city council will meet in
regular session on Tuesday
evening, Sept. LIST.
Ray Harris left this morning
for Des Moines to attend the
State Fair.
C. L. Jenkins was a county
seat visitor today.
Roy Johnson went to Des
Moines this morning to attend
the State Fair.
VIM. Perkins left today for
Toledo, Ohio, to attend the Ma
tional Encampment Of the G. A.
X.
Mrs. Hamilton, formerly of
California junction, now of .ru-
rim, Iowa, was in the Valley on
Wednesday, guest of Mrs. e..
M. Reed. She is attending the
County Institute at Logan for
a few days, thinking, perhaps,
she may take up teaching again
in the near future.
Andrew Coulthard is visiting
the State Fair at Des Moines.
Miss MaeBelle Allstrand is
visiting friends in Omaha to-
day.
School shoes now on sale.
One noiesless slate given free
with every PAIR purchased.
Henry Dick man.
Miss Edna Coulthard returned
yesterday from Scion Springs,
Wisconsin, where she had been
spending the summer.
Mrs. A. L. Hill, of Lyon, Neb.,
is in the Valley, the guest of
Mrs. II. G.. Reel.
A would-be cowboy was Civ
ing some of his western dem
onstrations on our streets last
evening, for the benefit of a
crowd of men and boys.
Four itinerant Italian players
were in the city today, giving
the public some very sweet mu-
SIC. They had three vlollns anG
a harp.
Madame Swenson Clairvoyant
Are youworried or in trouble
Nine Swenson witt tell you how
to overcome it. She viii tel
you how to speculate or make
your business successful. SHE
has done great things in thi
line at other places, and if yol
call she can do the same fol
you. Locates lost. friends, hid
den treasurers, etc. Upstairs
Dolan bldg. Gentlemen so cts
ladies 25cts, except after $50
when so is charged.
Mrs. Howard Thurber an,
family, of Council Bluffs, are il
the Valley, the guests of II. II
Thurber and family.
All persons over l6 years o
age desiring to joir, the Presby
terrain evening" choir under tn
direction of Mrs. Green, will re
port to her before Saturday.
Dance at Cal. JUNO ton give.
by Ccuntry Club Saturda,
evening, August 20. Ere
lunch for the dancers. Musi
by the Smith ochestra.
Fresh oysters are IN seaso
at the Douglas Cafe
G. Goodrich fell from a lac
der this forenoon while paint
4 ing on the Tim O'Connor hous
and received some bad bruise
DR.. Searlcs of Omaha was
the Valley today looking owe
some land interests in the vicil
! ity west of town.
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

Use Crra n Of th: valleyflonr

Daisy Fly Killers. Poison fly
papers, Sticky Fly Paper, Paris
Green, London Purple and all
vermin destroyers a full stock
at j. D Brown & Sons. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27
Notice to Telephone Patrons.

Commencing Sept. LIST the
rate on strict y residence phones
in Mo. Valley will be $1.25 per
month payable at end of each
month as heretofore. All
parties who pay their rentals IN
ADVANCE at the companies
office ON or BEFORE the
FIRST day of the month in
which such rentals occur will
be charged only $l.OO per
month on such residence
phones. Parties having phones
installed after this date will be
charged $500 in advance to
cover cost of installation same
to be credited on phone rental.
Desk phones in residences will
be charged business rates.
August Is, 1908.
Interstate Telephone Co.
a-31
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

A full line of Colgates toilet
articles, for the hot weather.
Soaps, talcums, perfumes, etc.
Everything for the toilet and
hath at j. D. Brown & Sons.
3l8 Erie. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

Frank Teigler has moved his
barber shop into the South
building, corner Sd and Erie st.
and invites his friends to call.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27
Public Dance

At Neufind's hall, Mo. Valley
Iowa Saturday evening Aug. 20
Everybody cordially invited
Good music and a good time.
Sorenson & Hood
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

Mo Valley Hospital, DR.. G.
v. Roughton, physician in
charge.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

NEW FALL SUlTINGS.
l have everything in new
fall goods. Give ne a chance
to show you these goods.
JENSEN, THE TAILOR
Quite a change in tempera-
ture today from yesterday. AT
Des Moines yesterday the at
tendence was cut down materi.
ally on account of the chilly
wind.
Carl Neufnd is in Marshall-
town the guest of friends for
a few days.
Mrs. John Bender and daugh-
ter Miss Nellie were passen-
gors to Arlington, Nebraska this
morning to take in the wild west
show.
Isaac Turner was showing an
apple today, which measured
16 inches in circumference.
Any necktie in the house for
45 cents. r. L. Coulthard.
Mrs. Farmer of Ceresco, Neb.
is in the Valley the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Fisher.
Leon Brown and cousin, Miss
Winzola Brown are out at cut
off lake today on a fishing ex-
petition.
The Misses leila and Nina
Richardson and Mayte Far
quhar went out to California
junction last evening where
they will visit friends until
Sunday.
John McCabe of Logan VIZ
in the Valley tod y on business.
Hammock time. Best grades
largest assortment, best prices
sp-wt r w. Harvey.
Miss Anna Raymond went
down to the Bluffs this NOM
ing to take her regular painting
lesson.
N. G.. Nelson was a pleasant
caller today.
The big railroad strike in
Canada has tied up the roads
very badly. 1t is announced
that the company and former
employees will effect a settle
ment in the near future.
MIR. and Mrs. j. 3. Jones re-
turned last evening from Des
Moines where they had been
since Sunday, attending the
state fair. Mr.. Jones stated
that it is the biggest fair he
has ever attended. The dis
plays of fruits and other pro-
ducts and the number of head
of live stock there is almost
beyond belief. 1t is reported
in Des Moines that the associa-
ton had paid out by Tuesday
evening, which would leave
them several days to the good
The association has made many
Improvements in the way Of
stock barns, etc.
The fresh oyster season will
open at my restaurant THURSDAY
Aug. 9th. Oysters served in
all styles and al all times.
SIS M. Desert
Thomas French
Thomas French of Boone,
township, twelve miles north
eastsof Council Bluffs, aged u
years. died at.6:30 last night o
heartstrouble. He leaves a wife
and nine children. No arrange
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

hrs. ramlslea u ramisiea,
Mo. Valley, Ia.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27
Thomas French


Thomas French of Boomer
township, twelve miles north
eastsof Council Bluffs, aged n
years. died at:6:30 last night of
heartstrouble. He leaves a wife
and nine children. No arrange
ments have been made for the
funeral. The children are Mrs.
George Thomas and Mrs. Mag
gle Wagner of Boomer town.
ship, Mrs. |. O. Christbell of
New York city, Benjamin and
Clay French Of Boomer town.
ship, Charles and John French
of Oklahc ma and S. e. and Da-
vid French. Mrs. E. A. Boards
ley of Council Bluffs is a grand
daughter. Mr.. French has been
i'll for three months. His most
serious illness has been during
the last month. Mr.. French
has been for years a prominent
farmer in this county, Nonpa-
reil.
Miss Muller arrived from
the East last evening, and will
take charge of South's millin-
cry department at once. She
will be assisted by Mrs. A. N.
South. All those wishing
work in that line should call
J and see them. a-27
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27
Cook Wanted.

Want to hire middle aged
woman to accompany the Pur-
sci Amusement Company on
their northern trip in special
car, to start Sep. 18th. Woman
to cook for ten people. Apply
in person to Mrs. Pursel, West
Erie street. a-27
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27
Notice Ladies.

NOIlCe Ladies.
Having established our own
ware room in this city, | have
given every one of your mer-
chants an opportunity of furn-
ishing them with Washburn.
Crosby Famous Gold Medal
Flour. Accept no excures, de-
mand Gold Medal take no SUI
stitute. It's the best.
a-22 Washburn, Crosby Co.
The equipment of the Wood
bine Normal School has been
much improved during the past
year. The chemical and physi-
cal science laboratories are now
thoroughly up to date. a-29
We have a fine line of fall
suits and skirts, now on sale.
Henry Dickman.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

The fall term of the Woodi-
bine Normal School will begin
Monday, Aug. 81. sp3
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

DR.. C,apek the optican will
be at DR.. DeVore's office Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, Aug.
~, % and 20. See him about
Your eyes.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

Mrs. Farmer of Ceresco, Neb.
is in the Valley the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Fisher.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

Any necktie in the house for
45 cents. r. L. Coulthard.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

DR.. Boughton was called to
Modale yesterday in consulta-
tion with DR.. Wiltse of that
town, in the case Of a Mr..
Graham.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27
NEW FALL sUlTlNGs.
have everything in new
fall goods. Give ne a chance
to show you these goods.
JENSEN, THE TAILOR

Quite a change in tempera-
ture today from yesterday. At
Des Moines yesterday the at
tendence was cut down materi.
ally on account of the chilly
wind.
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40 BEAUTIFUL GIRL 40
20 FUN MAKERS 20

Aaron Carpenter is having
his Erie street building painted
and papered on the inter Tor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

Roy johnson went to Des
Moines this morning to attend
the State Fair.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

Henry Tiffey of Logan was
operated on at the Boughton
Hospital yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

Leon Brown and cousin, Miss
Winzola Brown are out at cut
off lake today on a fishing ex-
petition.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27

w. G. Fensler and family are
spending a few days at Mobiles
Lake, on a fishing expedition.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-27
Rooms to Rent.

Rooms to Rent.
Two good asrooms, with City
heat, on 3rd and Huron street.
Enquire of Mrs. M. Olmstead.
The young man who disap-
pearedlfrom the pumping sta
ton on last Saturday evening,
has been located in the town of
Scranton, this state. Word
was received to this effect by
the town officials this morning.
No cause is known for his sud-
den leave from his work, how
ever.
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G. T.. Jenkins was a county
seat visitor today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22
Valencia's Leading Woman

MISS Blanche Stoddard. possessor OF
perhaps the widest acquaintance among
San Francisco's theater goers of any
actress who has played in this city
Tor generation past-chiefy because
OF the hosts of friends she made during
her engagement as leading lady at the
old Grand opera house-has been en-
gagged to fill the position made vacant
by the resignation of Miss Winette
hershaw at the Valencia theater.
since the days of her triumphs in
san Francisco Miss Stoddard has had
a vide range of experience with many
o. the notable actors now playing in
IIls Iq country, including Nazimova.
Hehfy Miller and Margaret Anglin.
MISS Stoddard has been identified for
Ions periods with companies under the
mana mana agement of Charles Frohman and
mas been regarded in all quarters as a
coming star in a production especially
WIleteh TO suit her personality. Be
sides proving her versatility by playing
OF Miss Stoddard's ability to achieve
success in stock company is to be
found in her record with the Castle
square stock company of Boston, where
she was leading woman during a no.
tably successful season. Miss Stoddarcl
mas always been a society favorite in
san francisco, and scores of congratu-
Ialory messages are already beginning
70 arrive at the theater from members
OF the smart set who have just learned
OF her enga cement
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22

rate and beautiful.
Beginning a week from tomorrow.
"Weiner and Scbnitzel' will be given,
with Kolb and Dill in the name parts.
AIcazar
An event of Thanksgiving week at
the Alcazar will be the return Of Come
dian John B. Maher to active stage
work. He has fully recovered from the
ailment that prostrated him last Sep
temDer. and his first public appea rance
this season VIII be made on Monday
evening in the role of James Roberts,
freshman, in Richard Walton ,Fully's
college farce. "A Strenuous Life. That
his first entrance viii be the signal for
a rousing ovation is assured. for no ac-
tor in San Francisco is more popular
than the genial little man who, for six
consecutive years, has been member
of Americas best stock company.
a Strenuous Life" was first produced
as the University of California farce in
1901. and so great was its success that
a presentation by professionals was i'm
mediately arranged. Then it was played
throughout California and in Chicago
and New York. At the old Alcazar 1t
did record breaking business.
The plot deals with an escapade of
Tom Harrington, captain of the U. c.
football team. He had been getting
into debt and various scrapes which
threatened TO abruptly conclude his coll
lege career His father. who had been
supplying him with money very gener-
ously. visits Berkeley to ascertain just
how his pecuniary investments were re-
sulting. His arrival is very inoppor-
tune. as Tom has just emerged from a
prank in San Francisco. where he had
played soldier in order to obtain ad-
mittance TO a banquet His endeavors
to keep his father from finding out his
bad record and a certain young lady
from learning that he is not the dash
ing soldier she fell in love with provide
three acts of genuine fun.
Through the aid of Freshman Rob-
erts.. however. TO say nothing of the
assistance given him by a genuine jan
anese schoolboy. Tom succeeds In work
ing his way through to a happy finale
Monday night will be University of
California night. and many OF the au-
thor's college friends viii attend the
performance. Wednesday night is an
nounced as undergraduate night and
Stanford as well as Berkeley will be
represented in tho audience
In the cast will be all the Alcazar
favorites. Bertram Lytell having fhe
mart of young Harrineton and EVELYN
Vaughan being the girl in the case
Orpheum
The program at the Orpheum this
week, beginning with the matinee to-
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22

Lady VIII be given on Thanksgiving
day Afternoon and the last perform
ance takes place sunday evening. No
Eugene Walters powerful play OF
contemporary American life, Paid in
Full" is announced for an enga cement
positively limited TO one week at the
Van Ness. commencing Monday, Novem-
Der 30.
American
The first local production Of George
AIDES timely comedy. Just Out Of Col
lege." viii be given this afternoon at
the American theater, where it viii
remain on the boards for one week
only The comedy is said 10 be in the
humOrists best vein and is fully as
entertaining as any OF his other dra-
Musical numbers for the play were
written expressly for this production
by Frank J. Callahan and the lyrics
were written by Stanley Murphy This
oflglnat production as given at the
Lyceum theater in New York will be
seen. il is promised at the American.
Il is STAGED by Gus Bothner and Rob
The cast includes many high class
players, among them being Ethel
Lloyd Dickie Delare. Maude Vaughn,
Mary 3. Henderson. Mabel Acker VII
liam a. Mortimer James Cooper, Les
ter Crawford. William Henderson, Ed
ward Nugent and Neil Burns The
chorus is distinct feature of the
snow, and the beautiful Partisan gowns
worn by the handsome girls are tbs
coveted creations Of all the women in
the audience.
George AIDES ability TO draw char
acter 10 the life is fully sustained in
Just Out Of College" which is sold
10 nave a laugh in every line
The story tells Of a gay college
graduate who falls in love with the
daughter Of a wealthy pickle nanl,fac-
turer. The latter's wife, however Eas
selected q professor for her daughter
The youth is broke. but manages 10
porrow $4,000. which he invests in a
rival pickle factory and makes 10.
of money The old merchant adn,ires
the young mans pluck and ahilifv a,5
glEes MN the girl with parental bless
.Honeymooners" viii follow Just
Princess
n spite ot managerial willingness TO
put Oh new show at the Princess The
pahllcs demand for another weeix ~
Playing the Ponies" has been hee7zS
e7o holb and Dill will be seen for this
week IN the piece which they began
their local engagement with four weeks
ago. When this week is over they MIL
have played Playing the Ponies" for
nNe weeks which Is record unsur-
passed in san Francisco since the fire
Even David Warfield did not achieve a
greater success.
It is certain that neither Kolb nor
Din ever appeared in a piece better
adapted TO their comedy talents than
Playing the Ponies" The situation IN
the last act, where Dill goes crazy In
his role and Kolb as his partner. tries
tO-s0Otl} him back TO reason. is a scream
which never fails TO put the house in an
uprOar.
Principal in their support is Billy s.
Clifford. who has esta blished himself on
a plane Of regard seldom achieved SO
quickly in this critical town. Maude
stage presence and easy methods of act
ing. is also a great favorite. Indeed, the
entire cast is excellent throughout and
the chorus is by no means a minor fea-
ture OF the show.
The music is catchy and singable and
the ensembles are splendid. In costum
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22

day. will be remarkable in many re-
spects. Something new in vaudeville
is promised in the production of The
Naked Truth" miniature comic opera
which viii be headed by George w.
Leslie a fun maker well known in this
city and seen last season as leading
comedian in Woodland" at the Van
Ness.
Much interest is being manifested in
the first appearance in San Francisco
of Hall McAllister in his new yoca
ton as actor. AS a native of this city
and member of a distinguished fam
lily, McAllister has many friends here
who are anxiously awaiting the time
TO give him the due which his talents
as a player in the east entitle him to-
He will be supported by a capable
company in The Girl of the Times" by
Fred Niblo
Raymond and Caverly, popular Ger
man comedians, will show their right
to their title, s:.wizards of joy" IN
English.
The four Grams will make their first
play an acrobatic sketch, ION the Sea-
shore This week will be the last of
Welch. Mealy and Montrose, Lew Haw-
klns, Morrow and Schellberg and Sta
ley and Birbeck in their protean act
including The Musical Blacksmiths .
A new series of motion pictures will
conclude an entertainment that bids
fair to be delightful throughout
Valencia
Beginning this afternoon Arthur Gun
nlngham viii commence the last week
OF his engagement at the alencia the
ater. He Will be seen in the leading
role of shaun Rhue" and his talents
as an Irish character actor and singer
have been too we'll determined this last
week in Kerry Cow to need further
Endorsement.
(. Joa Murphy. author of Kerry Cow
and this weeks production. has been on
the stage al rehearsals for the last two
weeks assisting Stage Director Sedlev
Brown in the production of Shaun
Rhue," and the result will be triumph
equal to if not greater than the one
achieved last week.
The same company which supported
Cunningham in Kerry Cow viii be
back of him this week. and the comedy
in the pretty play will be in capable
hands
Many musical numbers will gem the
production. and Cunningham s robust
voice will be heard in several selections.
The stage settings and the costunling
will be all that could be desired
Pantages=Empire
Ferra the Iron Mani who will al
low big Winton automobile to run
over his unprotected body, is the SEN
sation offered by the Pantages man
Ferra possesses the most abnormal
muscular development of any man who
has ever appeared before the public
For the comedy feature the manage
ment has secured Fink's trained dom
KEYS. Maud and ''Hooligan."
Graham, Dent and company in Pack
ing Up. offer a clever sketch Whit
man Sisters, three in number and
Willy Robinson. little pickaninny. do
a plantation act. Van Brothers. mu-
sical comedians, lend variety to the
program and Harvey and Lea, talented
Hebrew comedians, have a fine line of
new comedy and sing the latest paro-
dies. Every act offered on the new
bill is a novelty in San Francisco. There
will also be two, reels of motion pic
lures.
National
The great Lind. most famous of fe.
male lmpersonators, will head the new
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22

Max Figmans personal and profess
sional popularity in. this city is wen
known since he appeared in The Man
on the Box Manager Abe Cohn of
ready he has received orders for choice
seats for the week which Figman viii
play in this city. His new play The
substitute, is said to afford Figman
even better opportunities than his other
vehicle for the display of his comedy
talents
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22
Notes of the Theater
at Home and Abroad

William Collier will take The Pa
trlol TO London this season.
David Belasco is rehearsing Eugene
w Waiters latest play, IThe Easiest
Arnold DAILY is again in vaudeville.
appearing in a sketch by Mark Twain,
Becoming an Editor"
Edmund Bresse and Catherine Coun-
tiss have leading roles in Klein's new
play, The Third Degree.
Charles Klein says that one play a
year Is about all even the busiest
dramatfst can do justice to. He says
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22
Wigwan

The special feature of the new bill
at the Wigwam. which will be seen
for one week be ginning this afternoon.
Will be the scientific wonder called
Enigmarella.' This act presents the
marvels or electricity and is bewilder-
ing and battling and Interesting The
Grazers. well known in this their home
city, will make their temperance after
an absence of several years. They will
present their singing and dancing act,
Going Into Vaudeville" The three
Newsomes in an equilibrist act; the
Magnlami family in an artistic and
muslcal act; ''fhe Musical Barbers''
Al Coleman, dialect comedian and the
Swlckards In a comedy sketch are other
numbers on the Wigwam program.
Matinees are given every day
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22

bin at the National theater and will
make his first appearance at the matt
nee today, He is manly chap off the
stage, bnt in his stage costume does
skirt dancing and fancy steps to make
the most graceful of soubrettes envi-
Gus.
Kelly and Violette, the popular local
singing duo. will again be heard at
the National. Kelly has many new
songs and Miss Violette has a new
wardrobe of stunning gowns. Among
the other newcomers are Harley and
Olcot in a funny sketch, Just Mar
ried-" Pastor and Merle will be seen
in clever skit The Lady Athlete"
Miss Mabel Mckinney, soprano; Alice
Mortlock and company in comedy
act 'Billy's Girl and Tommy Demp-
sey, comedian and monologist. will be
the other new attractions. Tom
Moore's success last week was so great
that he has been retained for another
week and will be heard in some new
coon song selections. A new reel of
motion pictures closes the Bill 80
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22

There Will be a balloon ascension this
afternoon at the Chutes The inflated
pag. with its human freight. will start
skyward at 4:30 O'clock The conces-
are in full swing and there will be &c an :,
exhibition of fancy skating in the rink.
a masquerade skating carnival is an
nounced for Thanksgiving night.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-22

ing and stage setting the piece is elabo-
rate and beautiful
Beginning a week from tomorrow.
"Weiner and Schnitzel" will be given,
with Kolb and Dill in the name parts.