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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON AND
YOUNG PEOPLES MEETINGS
News of Interest to Church Goers BY a
Writer Who is An Authority on Religious
Subjects. The International Lesson for
Next Sunday.

legions of Christians, wearing no
armor save of the spirit, whose tread
grows louder on the road to Rome. as
the tramp of the legions grows, faint
er. Paul saw the vanguard of this
army of conquest, and he thanked
God and took courage"
Rome at Last.
Rome was a long time in being at
tanned, but at last Paul found it, and
his hearts desire. He had peculiar
ambition to see Rome, and Joy in its
prison. He seems to roll the world
under his tongue, as it were, Paul, a
prisoner Of Jesus Christ" He wears
1t as nobleman wears royal decora-
ton. He comes near to boasting over
1t. Whether he ever appeared before
Caesar or not we do not know; that
matters little; the more imperial
honor to Paul's way Of thinking, was
that he was "the prisoner of Christ
Jesus"
Great days were those in jail, even
though his Jail was his own hired
house. True, soldier was ever chain
ed to his wrist; but that was Gods
way Of bringing the whole world to
Pauls side. Each new soldier was a
new opportunity. Doubles he won
most of them for his Master. and tradi-
ton says that 1t was one Of these that
first carried the Gospel to Britain As
suredly by that route the good news
found it's way into the Praetorian
guard Then there were the sweet
arguments with the Jews, and the out
was in his Roman Jail at this time that
Paul wrote four of his letters-to
Philemon, Ephesians, Colossians and
Philippians.
A Prisoner.Preacher.
A first qualification for any great
and enduring service of the world is a
keen sense of justice. Paul was a
protagonist of Christianity, but he was
first of all a companion of truth. He
cared more for honor and right than
for any cause. Many representatives
of organized interests look out for
these first even though justice be
sacrificed. There is tonic value in a
study of PauTs course as a witness to
the truth. Note this in his interviews
with the Jews in his hired house in
Rome.
The last record we have of this
dauntless soul portrays him teaching
the things concerning the Lord Jesus
Christ with all holiness He seems
to have had a solicitude less aught
should interfere with his free utter
ance;;'' he entreated his friends at
Ephesus to pray that he might speak
boldly to the end. That prayer was
granted. TIE know that, although the
Book Of the Acts ends here, Paul was
delivered out of the mouth of the lion
for this time; that he resumed his mis-
sionary labors, and that in fresh out
break against the Christians under
Nero he was imprisoned again, and
suffered martyrdom. The dungeon in
which he was confined is shown to this
day. His own thought, as the end
drew near, is recorded in his last writ
ing, the second letter to his young
friend Timothy. For am already be-
ing poured out as drink offering, and
the time of my departure is come.
have fought the good fight, have
finished the course, I have kept the
faith"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-11
WHEN RELIGION MEANS JOY.
Terse Comments Upon the Christian
Endeavor Topic for Nov. 14-"Pil-
srim's Progress Series; xl, Beulah
Land" lisa. 62:3-5.
BY WILLIAM T. ELLIS.

Some persons seem to live on the
very borderland of heaven. The per-
plexities and struggles of other
Christians seem not to disturb them.
Their religion is altogether peace and
Joy. The very light of the Celestial
city shines from their faces. These
are the happy ones whose life Bunyan
pictures in his allegory as dwelling in
Beulah land. There is point in the
experience of many Christians where
the sweet serenity of faith seems nor
NAL The worst way passed, they ex'
perience the corn and wine" Of this
promised land.
After warfare, peace; after doubt,
faith; after trial, rest. God does not
save all his good things for heaven.
The nearer pilgrims draw to their
heavenly goal, the fairer it apepars.
The old prophecy Is that "At eventide
it shall be light" Heaven seems to
reflect its radiance upon the lives OF
all who have journeyed thither, in
spite of doubt, indecision, opposition
and fear.
Bunyan's own words concerning
Beulah Land are worth quoting: Nov
l saw in my dreams that by this time
the pilgrims were got over the en-
chanted ground, entering the country
of Beulah whose air was very sweet
and pleasant, the way lying directly
through it, they solaced themselves for
season. Yea, here they heard con-
tinually the singing of birds, and saw
every day the flowers appear in the
earth, and heard the voice of the
turtle in the land. In this country the
sun shineth night and day; wherefore
this was beyond the valley of the
shadow of death, and also out Of the
reach of the giant despair; neither
could they from this place SO much as
see doubling castle. Here they were
within sight Of the city they were go
ing to; also here met them some of the
inhabitants thereof; for in this LAND
the shining ones commonly walked be
cause it was upon the. borders OF
heaven. In this land also the con
tract between the bride and the bride
groom was renewed. Here they hat
no want of corn and winei for in this
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-11

Beulah Land Is not geographical
location. but spiritual experience.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-11

I have said one hundred times, and
am willing to say against. that if any
body will take charge of the poverty
and crime which result from drunk
enness, the South Congregational
Church, of which have the honor to
be the minister, will alone take charge
of the poverty which needs relief in
the city Of Boston-Edward Everett
Hale.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-11

Every hardship triumphantly endur-
ed sweetens the succeeding bliss. Port
seems safest to the sailors who have
come through the hardest storms.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-11

1t is only one transporting experience
on the way to the Celestial City. Gods
bets are always beyond. Eye hath not
seen nor ear heard; neither hath en-
tered into the heart of man, the things
which God hath prepared for them
that love him."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-11

There was never nieht without a day
Nor an evening without morning,
And the darkest hour, the proverb goes
Is the hour before the dawning.
c. Mackey.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-11

The springs of joy are In God; and
the nearer the hearts get the more
joy 1t knows.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-02
By Louis Joseph Vance
Copyright. 1908. by the Bobbs- s-r1errm C..

son to believe she would be aboard this ship. Why. she herself told me that she was sailng.'
 Heaven knew t"o. that this folly of his had cost him q pretty penny. first and last. His watch was gone beyond recovery. his homeward passage for feited. He no longer harl"l'rd illu- sions as tD the steamship company pre- senting him with anoth,r bcr.h ia lieu of that called for by that water soaked slip of paper then in his pocket --cour- teSy of Stryker He had sold for q pittance. a 1.-the of it's value. his per sonal jewelry and had spent every penny he could call his own. With the money Stryker was to give him he would be able to get back to London and his third rate hostelry, but not with enough over to pay that one weeks room rent. or
 "Oh. the devil." he groaned. head in hands
 The future loomed wrapped in un speakable darkness. lighted by no least ray of hope It had been bad enough to lose comfortable living through a gigantic convulsion of nature. but to think that he had lost all else through his own egregious folly. to find him self reduced to the kennels!
 (To be continued.)
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-02

T was about to ask you to do me q service" began Kirkwood.
 "YesY with the rising infection o' mockcry.
 Kirkwood quietly produced his cigar case gold matchbox. gold cardcase and slipped a signet ring from his fin ger 'Will you buy these" he asked, "or will you lend me f5 and hold them as security"
 Stryker examined the collection with exaggerated interest strongly tinctured with mistrust. ''I'll buy 'em." he of fercd eventually. looking up.
 That's kind of you
 "Ow. they ain't much use to me. but Bill Stryker's allus willn' to accom- modate friend. Four quid. you said?"
 Five"
 They ain't wuth over four to me"
 Very well Make it four" Kirk wood assented coDtemptuously
 The captain swept the articles into one capacious fist. pivoted on one heel at the peril of his neck and numbered unsteadliy ofr to his room. Pausing at the door. he turned back in inquiry.
 'I sye. 'ow did you come to get the impression there was party named Almunack aboard this wesself"
 "Calendar"
 "'.Ave il yer own wye" Stryker con ceded gracefully.
 There isn't. Is therey"
 You card me.'
 Then said kirkwood sweetly, I'm sure you wouldn't be interested"
 The captain pondered this at leisure. You seemed pretty keen abaht seein' i'm" he remarked conclusively.
 Il was"
 Seems to me 1 did ear the nyme sumw'eres afore" The captain ap- peared to wrestle with an obdurate memory "Ow" he triumphed T know. F was chap up Manchester was. That yer party?'
 No" said Kirkwood wearily.
 'I didn't know but mebbe twas. Excuse me. Thought as 'ow mebbe you'd escyped from is tender care, but, findin' the world cold. chynged yer mind an wanted to gow back"
 Without waiting for reply he lurched into his room and banged the door to. Krkwood, divided between amusement and irritation. heard him stumbling about for some time. and then hush fell. grateful enough while
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-02

If you have pains in the back, weak back. or any other indication of weak. ened or dsordered condition of the kid neys or bladder, you should get De Witt $ Kidney and Bladder Pills right away when you experience the least sign of kidney or bladder complaints, but be sure that you get DeWitt's Kid ney and Bladder Pills. We know what they will do for you and if you will send your name to E. C. Dewitt < Co.,, Chicago, yo will receive free trial box of these kidney and bladder pills. They are sold here by Palace Pharmacy and United Drug Co.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-02
Chamberlain Colic, Cholera and Diar. rhoea Remedy the Best and Slrest.

"It affords me pleasure to state that l consider the preparation known as Chamberlain $ Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy the best and surest of good results of any I have ever used in my family says P. E. Herrington. of Mount Aerial, Ky. This is the universal verdict of all who use this remedy. Its cures are so prompt and effectual that people take pleasure in recommending it. For sale by all druggists.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-02
Surprising, What Kodol Will Do
For you, when you need it. But the longer you neg lect Indigestion, the you will suffer before Kodo restore Good Digestion.

And, of course, indigestion if neg lected long enough, brings on seri- ous diseases in which Kodol cannot benefit you. Some of these there is no help for at all.
 There are, in fact, very few ail- ments which cannot be traced di- rectly to impure blood. And i'm pure blood is always due to dis ordered stomach.
 Use Kodol and prevent Nervous Dyspepsia.
 Kodol will effectually assist Ma ture to secure a complete restora- tion of good digestion. It does this by at once digesting all food in the stomach and keeping 1t di- gested, until the stomach is rested and can resume its own work. Ko- dol removes the cause-and the effect quickly removes itself.
 When it is recalled that Apo plexy, Heart Disease, Cancer-and even Consumption-are due to poor digestion and poisons thus transmitted to the blood, and throughout the system--the impor- tance of maintaining good diges- ton is at once realized.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-02


 1t lasted. which was not long. for no sooner did the captain sleep than q penetrating snore added itself unto the cacophony of waves and wind and tortured ship.
 Kirkwood. comforted at first by the blessed tobacco. lapsed insensibly into dreary. meditations
 Of one or two things he was canyinc- ed-for one. that Stryker was liat worthy of classification with Calendar and Mrs. Halam His impregnabe conclusion was thnt those whom he sought had boarded the Alethea. but had left her before she ripped her an chor. That they were not slowed away aboard her seemed unquestion- able. The brigantine was hardly large enough for ihe presence of th~ee per sons aboard her to be long kept se- cret from an inquisitive fourth unless. Indeed. they lay in hiding in the hold. for which. once the ship got under way. there could be scant excuse. And Klrkwood did not believe himself a person of sufficient importance in Cal tendars eyes to make that worthy en- dure the discomforts of tween decks Imprisonment throughout the voyage. even to escape recognition.
 With every second. then. he was iraveling farther from her to whose aid he had rushed impeilcd by mo iives so hot headed SD innately chiv- alric, so unthinkingly gallant. so ex- ceptionally idiotic.
 What else could l do:" he defended himself against the indictment of com mon sense. T couldn't leave her to the mercies of that set of rogues. And heaven knows l was given every req
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-02

We knew what Kodol would dc before ever the first bottle was sold. If we did not know just what it will do, we would not guarantee 1t the way we do.
 It Is easy for you to prove Kodol the next tor the firsD time you have an attack of indigestion. And you will certainly be surprised at the results. It is perfectly harm less.
 There can be no harm in tryins something that may do you a great deal of good-when it costs you nothing if it doesn't
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-02
Our Guarantee

Go to your druggist today and get . dol lar bottle. Then after you have used the entire contents of the bottle if you caa honestly say, that it has not done you any good, return the bottle to the druggist and he will refund your money without ques- ton or delay. We will then pay the drug. gist for the bottle. Don't hesitate, all druggists know that our guarantee is good. This offer applies to the large bottle only tie contains 2ti times az much as the fifty cent bottle.
 Kodol is prepared at the labora, tories of E. c. Dewitt & Co.. Chicago.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28

brother, w. Johes and family
in the Valley Sunday.
r. Kirkland went to Omaha
Tuesday.
Ralph Varnes has been quite
sick with lagrippe,
Mrs. E. Kirkpatrick visited
at Roe's in Mo. Valley Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hiles
were Tuesday visitors at S.
Schlotman's.
Belle Brundige spent Sunday
at j. M. Daugherty's.
Little Olive Pitzer has teen
quite sick with lung trouble.
Mrs. H. Morehouse of Love
land visited her son Bruce and
family Tuesday.
While playing on the school
grounds Monday noon, Gerald,
the IL year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. e. w. Greene was severe.
ly injured by a blow in the face
breaking out and |oosening sew
eral teeth, splintering the jaw
bone and cutting and bruising
the face terribly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28
The Doctor Says
Remove The Cause

Don't think this medicine advertisement in connection
with manure preader because do will be mistake
Ii sick calls Doctor the Doctor tells him he do
him goodgves acknowledgements him for little
while he health become perfectly he
the o he trouble.
When Itchield
Der of machines then the raet what might be
called aggregation crpes they nearly always laid for
very heavy The Ltched Mfg Co be
the for this heavy draft and brcaage and
found by placed the distributing
machinery packing wedgng the box
reahed the distributing cylinder The load toward the beat
wheel and this wheel pushing back caused the load
pand of the
The Ltchded Mfg discovered the the
machinery the the load towards the
beae wheel and the required dig this load out after had
become packed and pounded solid by the connng
They remembered what the Doctor said about removing the
and forming chamber widening the box ahead the beater
wheel where other machines the packing and wegn takes place
OF the important seader ills Immediately removed This
chamber permits the load loosen and enables the eae wheel
easily handle this loosened material
readily understood
against
cylinder
teria distribute when loose than when packed and
wedged as is with the odasaoned form of construction.
BY proven
with per
and tear and troubles from the machine itself the last
broke the back and this
other machines with straight boxes, that those
other preaders failure heavy NO CHOKE
speader box leads all spreader To this
lieve what saving. More week
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28
LODGE DIRECTORY

Valley Lodge No. a3,s. a. II. IL A. NJ. Masonic
Rail- second Tuesday Of each month. W. H.
Slttduth, W. H., u. y. Haskins Sec.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28

Now is the time you,need a
good cough syrup and .expector-
ant. Our White Pine and Tar
is what you want. The best
for coughs and colds at Is and
Soc. j. D. Brown & Son 3lS
Erie.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28
MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES
Harris & Hoyle, Publishers
Weekly Established July 3, '68
Daily Established April l, 81
Weekly $3.50 q Year; Daily l5c
per week.
Entered'at the Postoffice at Nilsson
Valley, Iowa. as second class matter.

Valley, iowa, as second class matter.
Clay
The fine weather has blight
ed the ice harvest that re-
NAMED to be done.
Corn having gone up to SOC,
many have engaged at that
price.
The soft weather has taken
much of the frost out of the
ground so that roads are quite
bad in places.
The willow poles chop so easy
that a tramp might cheerfully
chop some for a hand out.
Mr.. Wheelock of Quimby
visited a few days at the home
of Il. III. Thomas.
David South left Tuesday
for his home in Wichata, Kan.
Henry dutch Fred) Kreeder
might have been listed as one
of the settlers of '6S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Alexan-
der are the parents of a new
baby girl.
Frank L. Motz is papa since
% inst. the presence of a z lib
| girl emitting him to the appela-
ton.
Jesse Hiilman is moving to a
farm east of Mcdale.
We hear of several changes
to take place in ModaIe in the
near future among which is
that Mason silsby is going west
and grow up with the country.
We feel sorry to loose him as
we have regarded him as a Mo-
dale fixture.
When one says a good thing
in our behalf we feel disposed
to manifest our appreciation, Sc
we extend thanks to the civil
ner" for sentiments on the
Soldier cutoff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Wood
are the parents of a new baby
born Jan. 21st.
Died Jan. Is, 1909 Mrs. Mar
tina Mann wife of Richard O.
Mann. She was sick for about
three weeks. Medical skill
and the minstratlon of loving
hands avail nothing. A hus-
band, eight children, six boys
and two girls and many rela-
tives are left to mourn. The
deceased was a devout member
of the L. D. S. church for many
years. Funeral at Mondamin
Tuesday at II o'clock. Sermon
by Elder Joseph Lane of Pisgah.
There was a large concourse of
friends, neisabcrs and relatives
present to pay their last sad
tribute of respect. The casket
was covered with flowers one
large wreath contributed by
the L. d. S. Ladies Aid Society
of which she was a worthy
member. The remains were
followed to the Little Sioux
cemetery where they were laid
to rest. The husband and fam
lily have the sympathy of the
community in this hour of their
cod boroo.,oo.,4
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28

A new line of toilet soaps at
Doty & Petersons.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28

Valley Chapter, No 21, Order of Eastern
Star. Masonic Hall, first aud third Friday even
log us each month. Mrs. q. A. Walker, W. NJ
Mrs II, W. Madscn Sec
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28

Harlan, Ia, Jan. 26.- The
people of the little town of
Portsmouth, Shelby County,
were thrown into the greatest
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28
Banker A Suicide

Harlan, Ia, Jan. The
people of the little town of
Portsmouth, Shelby County,
were thrown into the greatest
excitement this morning upon
learning that C. S. Scroggins,
president and practically owner
of the State Bank of Ports
mouth. their only banker and a
leading citizen had committed
suicide.
Scroggins ended his life in
the bank, where he was found
when a young man employed
in the bank entered it this
morning preparatory to open
ing up for the days business.
Scroggins killed himself about
8 o'clock this morning. He had
entered the bank and sitting,
down at his desk drew from a
drawer a revolver and without
removing his overcoat, fired a
bullet through his brain. Death
was instantaneous.
Search for a motive for the
suicide has revealed nothing.
A bank examiner who began
work on the books of the in
stitution shortly after the sui
eide became known, says that
the books of the bank are all
right and that no Irregularities
whatever are discernible.
The deceased had resided in
Portsmouth about twenty years
practically all Of which time
he had been engaged in the
banking business. He leaves a
widow and eight children, two
of them married.
State Bank Examiner Cusman
Of Woodbine was at work ex-
omining the books Of the bank
at the time of the suicide.
Overwork is the only apparent
reason for the suicide.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28
st. John Items

Walter Kirkland is quite sick
with lagrippe.
Abe Haight and family were
calling on A. L. Mcintosh Sum
day afternoon.
Mrs. John Brundige and
Frank McGavren were Sunday
visitors at Mrs. Jane Chin
worth's.
Ida Mullenix of, Woodbine is
visiting at John Varnes'.
Mrs. L. Nelson and Dora Wis
tied with P. Peterson and fam
in Mo. Valley Sunday.
Geo. Anderson of Honey
Creek was calling in St. John
Sunday.
Iva Steele is visiting her
grand parents Mr.. and Mrs. 7.
A. Denton.
Mrs. Allmon and Julia spent
Wednesday with relatives in
Mo. Valley.
Mrs. G. A. Pitzer visited her
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28
For Rent

My property ON lower 9Th
street, known as the Merchants
Hotel. | will sell or exchange
this property for 40 acres Of
improved land, Cali on or adj
dress, G. Meyer, 3th street,
Missouri Valley, Iowa. f-G
For a guaranteed hot water
bottle and fountain Syringe see
Doty s. Peters a.
NOTICE
And DOM get angry when
you receive a statement Of
what you owe.
Ed ID. Bradley and
Ed D. Bradley g Go.
~
If you like good confection-
cry try some of our pure food
candy, butter cups, butter
scotch, fruit tablets and sorority
chocolates. j. D. Brown & Son
318 Erie.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28
House For Rent

A Z room modern house, with
bath, electric lights, good Gel
lar. 18th and Michigan streets.
Inquire NJ. P. Haley. jS0
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-28

Harrison County
Educational Meeting
To be held at Missouri VAL
ley, Iowa, January 20 and 80,
1909.
Program for general sessions:
Friday evening, 1880 o'clock,
M. E.LChurch.
Music.
Invocation.
Address The Making of a
Citizen, c. P. Colgrove.
Music.
Saturday afternoon, High
School.Assembly Room.
100 Report of Educational
Commission, General Discus
sion.
Music.
2:15 -Announcements-D. e.
Brainard.
2::45-If the trend our educa-
tion is becoming more utilitar-
ian, how ought we to teach
Botany? C. S. Cobb.
Arithmetic? Co. Supt. E. R.
Jackson.
Physiology? H. A. Kinney.
Industrial work? w. j. See
ley.
Music.
Address The Factors
in School Government, C. P.
Colgrove.
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d.. hcCUNE
AUCTaONEER

25 years. experience. / will
call your sale for $40 a sale and
small ones in proportion. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed or no pay.
You know me. Telephone Wis
If.