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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
A Rag Time Party

Say, you Library people, if
you want to raise some money
to purchase lot, go hire the
Opera House and have the
fourth street whist club repeat
last nights performance on the
stage. Twas the last meeting
of the season, so, every man
and his wife played with each
other as partners. Well of all
the rag masticating matches
you ever heard of, that beat
them all. A photographic rec
ord of it would sell for enough
to buy two lots. One lady was
heard to say to her partner,
"Why, Joe, you dough.fac ed
monkey you, why didn't you
lead trumps?' And another,
Fred, you added Drained i'm
beetle, what made you trump
second hand when you might
have known | held the Master
card?' And another, Wilson,
you blockhead, you, why didn't
you continue trumps?' and
John what are you studying
thu chandelier for. why don't
yo> { mt the trumps?" And
again, at another table, "Pa,
why don't you get your mind
on the game, are you thinking
of that salary you threw over
board. so you wouldn't be opli-
ged to give up this club" Of
course clubs were trumps-the
only appropriate suit for such a
gathering. The meeting was at
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Heath's,
Mrs. Heath and Mrs. Schulmei-
ster being the hostessess. The
most dlscourteous part of the
affair was that Mr.. and Mrs.
Heath allowed themselves to
take the high score on one side
taking all the pluses all by
themselves. ~
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Railroads Want Veto.

Iowa railroads have asked
Governor B. +. Carroll to veto
the Swift bill, the most drastic
anti-railroad measure of the re-
cent legislative session. II COM
pels companies to pay a penalty
of $50 a day for each day they
do not obey the orders of the
railroad commissioners. Rail-
road companies delare that the
bill is unjust to them and they
have asked a hearing before the
governor for this week. The
governor has agreed to hear
their complaint.
The Swift bill is the outcome
of the failure of the Northwes-
tern, Rock Island and Great
Western to connect their tracks
at Harlan as ordered by the
commission. Railroad men say
that the failure was due to the
receivership proceedings invol-
wing the Great Western which
prevented that road joining
with them. Dun 70 Reporter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
The MilIers.

'lI YOU want to hear some gucssins;
wide of the mark ask some one what
he would think might be the third
most common name in New York
CITY, says the New York Sun "The
probability is the correct answer will
never be made unless some one has
happened To alight ON some such hit
of information. Tho fact is that, ac.
cording to the best available autllori
ties the name Miller ranks third
Smith holding first place and Brown
second. III seems almost ncredible
but as 4 matter of fact the hume NIL.
lcr stands We'll to the head of the list
of names most frequently met with
in the four largest cities in the coun-
try. 1t stands second in Philadelphia,
third In New York city and fourth III
Chicago. while the name Jones is way
down i'm the list, holding the eleventh
place in New York city aud the thir-
tccnth in Boston, with such names as
Clark. Williams. White and other
names never considered common pre-
ceding it
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Usina the 0nnortunitx.

"Ahout the most resourceful Young
person I've encountered in the real es-
tate line said Il pittsburg man, came
from Ohio. lie secured place with
Il real estate firm. The second evening
he WAS in town one of his co-worlSers
introduced him 10 an evening gather
Ing at the house of 4 we'll known
merchant. The company, learning that
the newcomer possessed voice, invit
ed him to sing. He responded with
Home, Sweet Home
Everybody was surprised at his Sc
lection. but as it was we'll done he
WAS heartily applauded. Then he sur
priscd them some more.
stepping forward to the center OF
the room. he said.
I'm glad you liked the song. There
is nothing like "IIomc. Sweet Home"
and let me say that our firm Is selling
them on terms to suit and within
twelve miles of the city. If you don't
care to live there the fact yet remains
that it's the chance of Your life for an
investment y" Kansas City Independ-
emit
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Teachin, the Rova! Salute.

Crossing tho deck OF the Kaiser Will
helm Ill. royal yacht With Il large mu.
of beer i'm his hand. one of the sailors
was startled by the sudden appearance
of his royal master. He made Il most
clumsy attempt To salute With his free
hand. while his anxiety to prevent the
beer splitting amused his majesty.
"Looll here said the latter, YOU
didn't do that right Let me show YOU
how ii ought to be done" Telling tho
man TO fancy that he was The en-
peror, who was to be saluted, the llai-
ser took the mug and rctrcated a few
PAGES. Then, coming forward again.
stopping opposite TO he sailor. he held
the mug to his lips, drained IT, put it
down OH the deck and gave the salute
with military precision. CHATS the
way To do it," he remarked to the as
tonished seaman. "Now go down
stairs and tell them to fill the mug up
again and give You one for yourself.
Say it was | who drank it,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Union Farmers Club

Union Farmers Club met at
Orchard Hill, the pleasant
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. 3.
Bessire with only one member
absent, Mrs. G. I'll. Deur. Club
was called to order by the pres
ident at 11::30 a. M. Song by
Mrs. Spafford after which the
minutes of last meeting were
read and approved. Selections
were read by Mrs. w. M. Jones
A. A. Greene, j. E. Jones, Will
son Doty and Mrs. Doty. We
spent a pleasant hour discuss
ing the different articles when
the hostess announced dinner
and we repaired to the dinning
room and did ample justice to
the splendid dinner set before
us. The usual 2 hours were
spent in music and visiting.
Afternoon session opened by a
song by Mrs. Spaffard which we
enjoyed very much. Childrens
program: Rec. Vida Ressire.
Glen Green, Clara Bessire. Mu-
sic by Lulu Hatcher, Reading
by Mamie Greene, Select read
ing by Maggie Deal. Questions
were then taken up.
/ Question. Should the
young man be established in
future vocation in life at the
age Of Fl years. This question
was pretty we'll discussed by
the young people and they de-
cided that he should.
2 Question. Are the farmers
and their wives satisfactorily
organized to promote their mu-
tual buying and selling inter-
est? Ans. Yes.
3 Question. The best way to
renew linoleum to make it look
new. Ans. Go over it with oil
as you would a hard wood floor
and if to much worn give coat
of paint.
Questions for May
l Dues. How is the best me-
thod to prepare the soil to
SOW alfalfa and would you SOW
a nurse crop for protection?
2 Dues. Referred to VIM M.
Jones. What is the best ard
cheapest light for the average
farm home, care of the same
considered.
3 Cues. Referred to w. A.
Jones. What is the best way
to rid flo yer beds of white grub
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Old Laws.

There still exists iii London a bylaw
which forlds Il cask Of beer to be UNI
loaded between certain hours, but no
mention is made Of casks containing.
amy other liquor.
I.ueerne has on its statute books u
law which is not enforced. II prohio-
It's hats of more than eighteen inches
III diameter forbids lie use OF artiti-
cial flowers and imported feathers and
orders llat y license Of Is cents a year
shall be paid for the right to wear rib
bons or silk or gau2c.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Sowing For TI,em.

As 81 countryman WAS sowing his
ground two smart fellows were riding
That way, and one Of them called 10
him with an insolent air, "Wcl!, honest
fe!low," said lie, Ills your business
to SOW, but we reap the fruits of your
labor" 10 which the countryman re.
Piled ""I'is very like YOU may. for |
nm sowing hemp Catholic News.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
seeit,n the Sceneru

"lid your wife enjoy the Swiss seen
ery:'
Il dent think she saw bit of IT,
She WAS kept SO busy adjusting hcr
camera" Cleveland Piain Dealer
You Americans" said the Scotch
maa. suffer from an itch for notorie-
~"
AN itch for notoriety." responded
the American with spirit. sis better
than a notoricty for
ilt mt that point they clinched.-ln-
(iisnapoiis Journal.
Perkins (at nli,lniaht as he sees bur
glar climbing up ladder TO second story
window)-Hey, there! Look out for
the paint!-Life.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
SUICIDE NEAR PlsGALE.
Leonard Losl,, Farmer, Victim
OF Self Destruction.

Woodbine, Ia, April 16
Leonard Losh was found dead
today in q barn at the rear of his
home one mile west of the home
of Conard Warehouse on the
Pisgah rural mail route. 1t is
thought to be a case of suicide,
though Losh's relatives can at
tribute nc cause for the action
Losh was found with his head
practically blown eff by the
discharge Ola shotgun which
he had carried with him to the
barn. He was discovered by
children at play during the re-
cess hour, the school being a.
cross the road from the Losh
home. Losh was 80 Years old
and lived with his father, S. j.
Iosh, on their farm. They arc
considered we'll to do. All of
Losh's financial interest are in
good shape. He leaves his
father and three brothers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Cob Wit.

The French have an expression
about "cab wit" that is, a F'rcnchman
returning from Il party and alone In
his cab thinks of lots of clever things
he might have said. There is a great
deal Of cab Wit outside of ltrancc.-
Atchisoil Globe
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
chicLei, Cheese.

Boil tSyo chickens until tender take
out all bones aud chop the meat fine
Season 10 taste with salt, pepper and
butter, pour in enough Of the liquid 10
make ii moist, then put into Il mold
When cold turn out and cut in slices.
Boston Post.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Passion for Ancestors

New York Sun: Probably
nowherelse, not even in China
is ancestor worship so common
as in these United States. Ev-
cry man being "as good as an
other" in theory, is eager to
prove that he is better. The
Chinese slowpokes use the dis
tlnetlon Of the descendant to
confer honor upon the ancestor.
The American of wealth and
taste for ancestry can buy or
have invented for i;m ances-
tors who confer honor upon
him. AS impartial sociologists
we record without praise or
blame the passion of the Amer
lean democracy for ancestors.
A passion the more interesting
since about everybody who dis
tinguishes himself by a murder
brawl, assault with intent TO
kill, elopement, embezzlement,
arson, refusal to pay a hotel
bill or kleptomania belongs to a
prominent family" zone of
the oldest and most exclusive
families" and so on.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
H. Rainbow was a passenger
to Omaha this afternoon.

Harrison Cowan, of this city
won third prize in the one mile
race, and fourth prize in tie
two mile race, at the annual
meet of the classes of Coe
College last Saturday. He is
the son of VIM. Cowan.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Now We're all Rags

Woodbine Chronicle Don't
bring any more rags to this
office we're flooded. We, last
week ran one line asking for
rags, offering 4 cents per pound
for the same, and placed the
reader at the bottom Of the
page wholly covered with other
ads. and we have had a dozen
answers from it, and now have
a wood shed full of rags,
enough to last all Sumner. A
great many times advertisers
bring in copy, saying "give
this a good position" or "run
this on the front page so people
will see it." This is foolishness
this position business, for peo-
pie read the paper from one
end to the other, and if your
advertisement has anything of
interest in it to the buyer he
will call on you whether that
ad is on the front or the back
page and he will read it no
matter where it is located.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Fruit Prospects Good

Logan, Ia, April Is. Thorn
as Worth of Mondamin and b.
w. Lotspeich of Woodbine, ex-
perienced fruit growers, report
prospects for a fair fruit crop
in the coming season most flat
tering at the present time, with
the exception of the peach.
A. B. Case, located on the up
lands in the eastern part of
Harrison county, reports the
peach and all other varieties of
fruit, except the blackberry, in
prime condition.
Frank peckenpaugh, mana
ger Of the cyan fruit nursery,
after an extended examination
reports the peach, apple and
all other kinds Of fruit in per-
feet condition at the present
time.
Logan fruit growers have
produced the finest peaches
sold on the Logan markets.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Christian Home Orpiaaaqe

"The Christian Home Orphan
age Of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
founded in 1882, by Rev. and
Mrs. j. G, Lemen, is an institu-
ton entirely free from sectari.
an bias, wholly supported by vol
untary offerings Of the lovers
of Jesus and humanity, of what
ever name or faith, having for
its object the temporal, INTEL
lectual and Christian training
of destitute and orphan child
rem. 1t will receive children
from any part of the world,
without money and without
price; and therefore, confident
ly, in the name of Christ, appeal
to all for aid and sympathy"
In all the history of the world,
no other such institution exists.
1t is one in which the origina-
TOR, Rev. j. u. Lemen, showed
his supreme faith in God as the
friend of the orphan. But few,
comaratavely speaking, of the
people of the United States, or
even of Iowa, have the most
distant idea of the magnitude
of this undertaking, entered in
to between Rev. Lemen and God
alone, as it were, to care for and
educate the orphanage of the
world. Rev. Lemen did not ask
for State aid, to assist him in
his undertaking. Without
an over abundance of wealth,
and in a land welded to self
and personal gain. depending
more upon the success of COM
mercialism than upon God, he,
almost solitary and alone, COM
menced the grand work, trus-
ting in the divine promise of
the Father to care for the or
|phan, and in this sublime faith,
this home for the orphan and
the aged, was builded, and died.
icated to love and charity where
the unfortunate could have a
home and the aged find rest.
No such a gigantic work had
ever been undertaken by any
single individual, and nothi rig
but a sublime faith in the prom
Uses of God to bea father to the
fatherless, could have in
duced Rev. Lemen to commence
so mighty a work. While he
commenced the undertaking,
which up to this time (1882,)
had been the work of the State,
none seemed to think it posi-
BILE to succeed, but with limited
means, this great good man,
with a sublime faith, never wa
|vered, and the "Christian Home
Orphanage" in Council Bluffs,
became a success, and from al
most nothing we have seen it
grow into a mighty blessing to
hundreds of the unfortunate of
our land, and great army has
been raised up Of the"cared for"
who now delight in shouting the
good name of Father Lemen,
and thanking God for their de-
liverence from want by his in
fluence.
In all the realms of history
can be found a place like this
home, a home where hundreds
are cared for. feed, clothed and
educated, and prepared to enter
the battle of life and become
useful men and women, a bless
ing to themselves and the world,
all from this effort of Rev. j. G.
Lemen, and the good work now
continued by his son, H. R. Lee
men. depending entirely upon
voluntary contributions, trust
ing In God, and the public for
the necessary assistance to give
comfort to these unfortute
ones under his charge-a work
that even the angels who vie
around the eternal throne of God
might engage in.
This institution is a standing
monument of the truth Of the
Christians faith that God will
care for the orphan. 1t is the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Remember "Old Father Time
and His Family as presented
by the high school, will be at
the New Theatre Friday even-
ing.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Ed Myers received a letter
this morning saying his brother
Charles, who is in the HOSPITAL
Colfax is no better.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

M. D. Bramon, Jr. sold an
air vacuum carpet cleaner to a
syndicate of five families in
this city. Marcus is the sole
agent for these cleaners.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Ed. D. BRADLEY & co
= CLOTHES FOR BOYS

itself from the horses in front
of Fred Heath's store. Both
teams seemed to have a pick on
the lumber yards. One of the
Newton horses received a
small cut on his right front leg
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
worms. Referred to Mrs. E. C,

worms. heIGfeu TO MfS. r. u.
Jones.
4 CUES How is the best
way to care for wild hay mead
ow, when to cut to keep out
weeds etc. Referred to Ray
Jones. Committee on questions
for June. j. b. Jones, II. L.
Aldridge, Mrs. j. w. Deal, Earl
Doty. Visitors, Rev. M. C.
Hutchinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Stout, Mrs. Spaffard, Mrs Ma
son of Omaha, Mrs. Lahman,
Mr.. and Mrs. John [. Frazier
and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marvin Moatz and daugh ter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bessire
and son. Mrs. Gowens and
daughter Mildred, Miss Wilhel-
NINA Stewart, Miss Minnie
Pounds. Being no further bus
iiness club adjourned, to meet
with Mr. and Mrs ] w. Deal,
third Sat. in May. All joined
| in singing America.
Mr.. VIM M. Jones, Pres. Mrs.
/ Wilson Doty, Sec.
Hs11IcInE NEAp picGAIE
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

]. c. Rhea, of Arlington, is
in the Valley the guest of M. S.
Meats. He is one of the big
horse dealers Of Nebraska.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

4 Room house on Mill sire et
to rent. j. A. George.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Administrators Notice

Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested: That on
the 10Th day of April A. D. 1908
the undersigned was appointed
by the District Court of Harri-
son County, Iowa, Administra-
tor of the estate of w. R.
|O'Neal deceased, late
OF said County. All persons
indebted to said estate
tate will make payment to the
undersigned, and those having
claims against the same will
present them, legally authenti-
Gated, to said Court for allow
ance. Dated April 10Th, 1909.
j. A. George, Administrator.
mG
For fancy buttons see N.
Jensen the tailor. am in my
new quarters now and am
ready for all Spring orders.
wish to announce to my
friends of Mo Valley and Har-
rison county that | am now
managing the bar at the Arcade
hotel, Omaha, Neb. and would
like to have a pleasant call
from all of my friends.
Sam Richards a24
Wanted men and teams to
work with scrapers at good
wages near town. Write to me
at California junction. H. A.
Lemon. A24
LOST, Last night, a Ladies
gold watch either in Evans
1 Livery barn or between the barn
and Modale. Returned to the
Times office and receive reward
AIT
The Fl. r. Newton Co. ale
now prepared to handle orders
for sand and gravel to be de-
livered in the city, we will
handle all washed sand.
May1
/ 4 Room house on Mill stree
to rent. j. A. George.
We have a nice 10 acre piece
of land joining town that W,
can sell for $l100 this is a SNAP
and won't last long.
/ Stout & Schumacher
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

The AIMS, ), of the Big Rae
kets is a very fine looking
place.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
For fancy buttons see N.
Jensen the tailor. | am in my
new quarters now and am
ready for all Spring orders.
Sam Richards

Wanted men and teams to
work with scrapers at good
wages near town. Write to me
at California junction. H. A.
Lemon. A24
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

The H. R. Newton Co. ale
now prepared to handle orders
for sand and gravel to be de-
livered in the city, we will
handle all washed sand.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Henry Diclzman is in Omaha
TODAY ~ ness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Larimer. a son, on Saturday..
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Advertised letter list for the
week ending April IS, '09.
Brown, VIM H.
Budy, Mr..
Call, VIM E.
Craig, Frank
Flacker, Mrs. Geo
Murphy, John
Ovens, Miss O.
Smith Mrs. G. S.
Tnorp, c. w.
Vented, Arthur
D. j. Album, P. M.
II Rainbow xUoc a noccapror
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Mrs. Fred Withrow returned
to the Bluffs this afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Miss Matte White went to
Mondamin last night for a short
visit with relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

LOST, Last night, a Ladies
gold watch either in Evans
Livery barn or between the barn
and Modale. Returned to the
Times office and receive reward
AIT
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
Tuesday April 20

Miss Nettie F,Ikens is
dangerously sick with the
appendicitis.
Mrs. Sargent and Mrs. Cam
pbell are in Mondamin today
visiting friends.
w. Walk " lefsr for Dallas s.
d. this morning on land business
Charley Irish and wife and
Miss Blattie are in Omaha to-
day visiting friends.
New York Mother
What are you playing?
JOHNNY the senate and
Freddie is the Paine bill.
CASTOR Hansen, of Copen-
hagen, Denmark, who has been
visiting in the Valley for sew
eral weeks, left for Seattle
last night.
Mrs Alice Clizbee, of Council
Bluffs, is in the valley. called
here by the dangerous sickness
of her sister Miss Nettie
Filkins.
Joseph Wright, of Honey
Creek, was a pleasant caller to-
day. He reports everything
quite in that neighborhood.
VIM. Cowan ran a nail into
his foot last week and is
suffering from blood poison.
He is able to get around on
crutches.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Isle, of
Clarinda, Iowa, arrived in the.
Valley Monday afternoon, to
spend a few days at the Lah-
man home and with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Foss are
moving back into their own
home today after having spent
the winter at the home of Mrs.
Foss's mother, Mrs. Joseph
Duer on third street.
H. j. Butler is moving hi
family into the Culavin house,
on seventh street today.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Coe ex-
pect to move today from the
Allstrand house into the Harry
Newton property on Second
street.
Conkey's Lice Powder going
fast at Geo. Shiley's. Poultry
men, take advantage of free
offer. Won't faint eggs.
Miss Matte White went to
Mondamin last night for a short
visit with relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Coe ex-
pect to move today from the
Allstrand house into the Harry
Newton property on Second
street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Foss are
moving back into their own
home today after having spent
the winter at the home of Mrs.
Foss's mother, Mrs. Joseph
Duer on third street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Clarence Kellogg is going to
build a cement block automo-
bile garage back : + his home on
5th. That will sure make a
good place for an automobile.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Conkey's Lice Powder going
fast at Geo. Shiley's. Pou TRY
men, take advantage of free
offer. Won't faint eggs.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22

Fred Brown is transacting
business in Omaha today.