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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15
SuFFoCATED IN MUD.

Divers Head Imbedded In the Oozs ot
Pompton Stream.
Pompton, N. J.-His head imbedded
In mud, Thomas Mahoney, twenty-five
Of New York city, was suffocated un
der ten feet Of water in the Pompton
feeder here. Nearly two hours later
friends brought the body to the sur.
face.
Four chums saw the youth, an ex,
pert swimmer, dive from the bottom OF
an overturned rowboat. They thought
he was swimming under water. Fright
ened when he failed to come up, they
dove for his body, but could not lift II
from the muddy bottom until help ar,
rived.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15
VALUE IS NOT
Considered
Tract Brings More Than Ap-
praised Worth
Sale Conducted In AtheftOn
Partition Action
Newark Girl, Welded In Knox,
Seeks A Divorce
Settlement Of MOWGfy Estate
Starts In Probate
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House

In the partition proceeding Of Alice
A. Atherton VS.. Flora Devoe and 9TH
ers, sale of property on the Colum-
bus road Saturday afternoon had the
unusual feature of bringing more
money than the appraised value.
The property was appraised at
$500 and was sold for S6,531, diff
ference Of $731. Court Bailiff Patrick
Purcell cried the sale and there was
some spirited bidding.
The property was divided into
three parcels and two of these were
subdivided into three more divisions.
The first parcel was offered in its sep
arate tracts with total bid of $2,025.
It was then offered as a whole and
was purchased by Alice A. Atherton
for the sum of $3.50.
The second parcel, having no bid
ders as whole, was offered separate
1y. Subdivision A was purchased by
Alice Atherton for consideration of
$1,506. Subdivision B was sold to
Flora Devoe for 1910, while Alice Ath-
erton bought Subdivision G for $785.
The third parcel was sold to Walter
s. Thomas who was high with his
bid of $40.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15
MUNCHAUSEN
and ANANIAS
Hold Conference And Map Out
A Program
DESPERATE SITUATION
Is VERY ALARMING
ORDERS ISSUED THAT TACTICS
OF PREVARIcATIoN SHALL
CONTINUE IN HOPE
SOME OF THE MUD
WILL STICK

AT exactly 1927 by the town clock
Monday morning pussy-footing in
dividual entered doorway in Black.
berry alley, after first glancing quick
ly over his left shoulder to satisfy
himself that he was not observed.
simultaneously, entrance was made
to the building from the Vine street
side by rotund person.
They entered small back room.
closed the door and pulled down the
window shade that no possible prying
eye from the kopje on the east might
penetrate their trench"
"That was a wonderful piece of
Hawkshawing you did Saturday morn.
ing. 1t was almost as good as could
have done. You have the right sort
of imagination. You have old Ananias
beaten forty ways when 1t comes to
dlstorting the TRUTH" quoth the Vine
street entrant.
"Your compliment is quite over.
coming, sire, and it is only my bump
tiousness that estops me from saying
that you are the slickest one ever
responded the Blackberry alley pussy.
footer.
"You needn't say it; I'll acknow.
ledge it," replied the other.
"What is the program for the day,
sire?" inquired the sapient one.
"You are to go to the court house
this morning. Be there at precisely
9:15 o'clock, neither earlier nor later
Doubtless you will see a Democrat
somewhere in the building. Let his
presence there be the foundation for
creating in your mind suspicion OF
evil intent on his part or that he has
some scheme on hand that BODIES nc
good to the peace and welfare of the
people generally and of Democrats in
particular, in whom / have such a
heart-interest. Do some eavesdrop
ping and porch-climbing, if necessary
Distort and magnify any incident that
may come under your notice. I need
not instruct you about lying, as you
are an adept and your products in
that line have come up pretty well
to the standard I have established
Well pursue that course little long
er, Notwithstanding the fact that
am weakening little on our ability
to mfslead and fool the people after
some of the dismal failures that came
to our efforts in the campaign of two
years ago. For the present, keep on
throwing mud; perhaps some of II
will stick, and the situation to us is
desperate enough, as you know
These instructions will do for today
and we will now close our conference
in due form. Who is the smartest
man and most astute Republican poll
tician in Mt. Vermont"
"You are, SIRE"
who's next?"
'T am, sire"
In unison-"Agreed."
The conference of Munchausen ant
Ananias was ended.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15
UNCLAIMED mail

To avoid delay in delivery have
your mail addressed to street and
number, P. o. box OF general delivery.
The following letters remain unclaim-
ed in the Mt. Vernon post-oflce:
Advertised August II, 1916.
Allen, John
Bankwitz, H. L.
Baptist, John
Blocher, Charles
Bolter, Robert D.
Boyce, A. B.
Brown, Charles
Burkepile, John
Chase, p. ].
Cooke, s. s.
Cunningham, Mrs. Ed.
Daniels, H
Davidson, e.
Denny, Robert
Engle, John
Foster, Ray
Fisher, Floyd
Coins, Elmer
Gray, Joseph
Greer, J. B.
Henry, S.
Holt, H. c.
Horn, c. v.
Johns, Will
Kraft Gaorpa
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15
Married In Knox

Ruth Wright commenced suit in
common pleas court Saturday against
Charles w. Wright asking divorce and
custody of their child, Garrett L..
Wright, aged 8, says the Coshocton
Times-Age. They were married May
10, 1912 at Mt. Vernon. The plaintiff
alleges that her husband was guilty
of gross neglect Of duty for more than
three years by abandoning her and
their child, his present whereabouts
being unknown to her. ]. L. McDow-
ell is her attorney.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15
RAILROAD WAlF FINDS A HOME

Conductor and Wife Adopt Baby
Abandoned on Track.
Glassboro. n J,-Recently boy two
weeks old was found abandoned on the
tracks of the West Jersey and Sea
shore railroad After narrow es-
cape from death he was brought here
by the crew OF freight.
Arthur Shinn, conductor on the
line. announced he and his wife, who
live in Chestnut Ridge, would adopt
the child.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15
SNAKE HAS INDIGESTION.
Natural That 1t Should Have, After
Swallowing China Eggs.

Middletown, Conn.-When Mrs. Ell
meF Marvin of North Lyme went to
the henhouse recently she saw black
snake coiled in hens nest. She didn't
scream, but reached for the hoe and
"went to 1t" Noticing some protuber-
ances on the reptile, she applied the
implement vigorously and, to her sur
prise, hoed out two china eggs which it
had swallowed with half dozen hens
eggs. The snake seemed stupid and to
be suffering from touch of indiges-
ton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward M. Merely
and daughter, Dorothy Bell, of Co
lumbus, o., Miss Leafy wineland and
Lisle Wineland of this city are spend,
ing the week at Lakeside, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15
Administrator Appointed

Administrator Appointed
George G. Mowery has been ap-
pointed administrator Of Edward Les
ter Mowery, giving bond in the sum
of $4,000 with Jacob Mowery and
Clinton M. Rice as sureties. Apprais-
ers are Clinton M. Rice, Edward Wan
der and Clifford Hall.
o.
Appointed Guardian
Jacob Mowery has been appointed
guardian OF Bethel Marjorie Mowery,
and others, giving bond in the sum OF
$4,000 with J. Clifford Hall and Clin-
ton M. Rice as sureties.
o.
Marriage Licenses
Irwin L. Conkle, farmer, Danville,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15
and Edith Ellen Hall, Mt. vernon
Rev. j. A. Long.

and Edith Ellen Hall, Mt. vernon.
Rev j. A. Long.
DistrIbutivo Account
J. S. Mckinley, executor Of Hannah
Daley, has fled an account showing
s702 received and distributed.
Sale Bill
w. w. Walkey, executor OF Rob
ert J. Armstrong, has filed a bill,
showing the sale of property of the
deceased to various persons for the
aggregate sum of s1,496.7O.
inventory and Appraisement--
An inventory and appraisement of
the estate of John Baxter has been
filed by Evaline Baxter, executrix- 1t
shows $1,697.15 in goods.
Deeds Filed
Mary l.. Cook to ]. N. Gould, par
Gel in Fredericktown, $500.
]. N. Gould to Charles e. Hall, par
eel in Fredericktown, 81.
Calvin v. Trott to Lucinda f. Bish.
op, lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Chestnut Grove
addition to Mt. Vernon, 81.
Sarah A. Mills to A. ]. Blount, par
eel in Jackson, $3.50.
William C. Mcdonald to A j.
Blount, parcel in jackson, $3.50.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15

J. s. Mckinley, executor Of Hannah
Daley, has fled an account showing
s702 received and distributed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15

Minor. Sam
Mt Vernon Collecting Agcy.
Muchkroch, VIM.
Rinehart, Frank
Schaffner, John n.
Warren, Mrs. G. A.
White, Burr
FRANK HARPER, Postmaster.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-15

George McMillen, who has been
working at Newark, spent Sunday
with his family at Howard.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-25

THE QUICKER THE BETTER
Judge-Our speed limit here is 80
miles an hour and you were going so.
Have you anything to say for your
self?
Prisoner-You see, judge, 1 was
carrying some dynamite in that car
and
Judge Discharged, and, by special
dispensation, the speed limit in this
borough is raised for the next quarter
of an hour. to a thousand miles min
ute!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-25
-U-U-
TOO BUSY

No doubt the doctor spoke rashly.
An inquisitive niece, seeing him re-
turn from the funeral of a wealthy
patient, innocent1y inquired:
Uncle Tom, do you attend the
funerals of all your patients who
die?"
Good heavens, no." said the doc
tor. do you thing have nothing
to do but to go to funerals?"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-25
NOT so SURE

There's one thing about cubists'
and futurists' art" said Don Marquis,
"for which l am thankful. Its prac-
titioners do not paint sheep"
81 don't know about that, Don,"
said Bildad. 81 saw a Cubist impress
sion of a trolley car once and it
looked more like a sheep than any
thing else in the whole animal king
dom. New York Times.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-25
NTNJ
TOO EARLY

Can you come to the jewelers.
with me tomorrow, dearest? I'd like
you to choose the ring yourself"
I'm that case perhaps you'd better
save up little longer, darling.
Life.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-25
ToDAY'S BELLRINGER

TODHT > bELLRINNER
Ella Flagg Young tells of once in
structing class in physiology. The
subject was the liver.
Eyes, teacher" answered one
youthful student" know where my
liver is, but don't know where my
bacon isl"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
At the MAJESTIC.

Do you believe in capital pun
ishment? Governors wife con-
fesses and life Of man spared.
Crane Wilbur, the virile Horsley
star, in Vengeance is Mine," the
Mutual masterpiece De Luxe pic
ture. Il has been q long time
since such a striking picture
theme has been portrayed on the
screen. Vengeance is Mine" is
worth seeing. At the Majestic
tonight.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Last evening when a couple of
young folks were returning home
from the picture show saw a
young girl in front of them on
West Erie by Peterson's store.
They had not walked far when
she disappeared. Wondering
where she could have gone they
continued on and were surprised
after having proceeded but a
short distance to find her lying
on the walk. They called Mr.. and
Mrs. Chris Peterson, who came at
once and helped carry her, into
their home, where they recog-
nized her as Miss Ada Allmon.
DR.. DeVore was called and the
young lady was taken to the home
of Mrs. Kate knight, where she
makes her home. The doctor said
she had been OVERRIDING her
strength and it had caused the
fainting spell.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Max Figman and Lois Meredith,
two noted stage stars, play their
first joint appearance in the next
Rolfe- Metro release, which is my
Best Girl" a flve-act comdy-
drama made into a screen play
from the stage production of the
same name. It is the first COM
edy picture on the Metro program
and is said to be even funnier
and more impressive than Mr..
Figman's former success, 1.-THE
Man on the Box" It comes to the
Palm theater on Friday, Feb
ruary 10.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Valentine par.y.

+ A very pleasant little valentine
party was given by Miss Christie
House last Monday evening. In
Vitations were sent out to twenty
OF her young friends, nineteen of
whom responded and met at her
home about 8 O'clock.
Numerous games were played
with much enthusiasm, after
which they took part in various
songs and instrumental music.
Supper was served at IL O'Clock
and many good things to eat were
in evidence. The party broke up
about midnight with many good
wishes to the young lady for the
entertainment Of the evening.
Those present were: Beulah
Middleton, Fay and Ethel Hudson,
Bernice Hudson, Margaret and
Ruth Olinger, Fern Eddie, Ida
Bell Coulthard, Gerald Render,
Clarence Middleton, Paul, Thomas
and Willie Beebee, Bruce Clifton,
Homar Caddington. Warren Fus-
selman, Edward Brown, Francis
Day and Melivan MacKinnon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Logan, Feb. I'm. d. Cope,
SO, met instant death when q cir
cular saw he was operating broke
and the whirling disc struck him
with great force on the shoulder
and chest. The accident oc-
CURED south of Little Sioux. Mr..
Cope was a widower with five
small children.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

A retired farmer from Mills
county was trying to buy a home
here yesterday that his family
might have the advantages of our
schools.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Floyd Gibson accidentally too

Floyd Gibson accidentally took
a poisonous tablet. last night,
thinking it another kind of a pill,
and did not notice his mistake
until after he had swallowed it,
there being two packages looking
alike. DR.. Heise was Immediately
call and administered an anti
dote and soon had the patient cut
of danger, but the lad was a very
sick boy for nearly two hours.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Ennis Davenport. who has
been working for Claud Cox the
past two years, is arranging to
on West Huron street, formerly
move into town onto the property
owned by II. j. Brookhouser.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

/ Mrs. John Rogers OF Blair,
tNeb., came over last night for a
few days visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Whine Foote.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Rev. x. x. Cross was here be-
tween trains this morning call
ing on old friends. Mr.. Cross
was in Woodbipe yesterday to
preach the sermon at the e. Ran
kin funeral and was on his way
home to Wayne, Neb.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Pay Up.

On account of selling my en-
tire interest in the garage, all
those indebted to me must call
and settle by cash or note on or
before March 4. After that time
all accounts will be given to an
attorney for collection.
FIJI w. w. FOOTE.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

John Ford and A. w. Wagner
made a business trip to South
Omaha this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

A. +. stilson, an employee of the
Northwestern, while driving the
gas car today was thrown from it
when it accidentally jumped the
track, and cut a cash in his right
cheek. DR.. DeVore dressed the
wound.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Rev. and Mrs. w. M. Graves,
formerly of Logan, were here to-
day between trains on their way
home to Vermillion, S. d. Mrs.
j. M. Kennedy, mother of Mrs.
Graves, accompanied them home
for a short visit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Watch for Bargains.

Watch for Bargains.
Watch our window display for
special bargains during "Pay-
Up Week." Sunny Monday soap,
] bars for ESQ. a lot OF ESQ oan-
ned fruit at goo.
s. BROWN Z SON.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss Eva Walker returned to
her home in Loveland today after
a few days visit here with her
sister, Mrs. Fred Thompson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Builders report twenty-five
homes in prospect for this sum-
mer, which are to be built as soon
as the season opens.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Topper and son were here be-
tween trains today on their way
to Modale, where they were to
|auctioneer the Gusofson sale
northwest of that city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. =. w. Nelson spent the
day in Sioux City with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. G. A. Dickerson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
stove Wood Tor Sale,

Stove Wood Tor Sale.
Good hardwood, out ready FOR
your stove. Call and look at the
wood ct tho corner Of Sixth and
Erie or call phone No. = or 1el 70
leave orders. TERMS cash. pflooa
reasonable. We will dellysr weed
or sell at the yard.
MI L. 2. 9T9oDlMo.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

H. H. Smith, north Of town,
purchased a fine new Brinkerhoff
piano today from liver Bolin,
which he presented to his daugh-
ter, Miss Blanche.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Roy Smith and children
left this afternoon 70 ra few days.
visit in Omaha.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

F. A. Heath returned last even
ling from a short business trip to
Colome, s. D.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

William Nordeen returned last
night from Des Moines, where he
had been to attend the A. O. U. w.
convention.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Charles Kelsey's daughter,
Helen, has been quite ill, but is
much better now.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Fred Briggs was calling OF
friends in Honey Greek today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Gus Pappas and Peter Monos
were Omaha passengers this aft
ernoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

N. A.. Gaines returned to his
home in Fremont this morning
after short visit here at the
home of A. L. Gaines.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. w. E. Roesh Of Sioux CITY
and Mrs. Harve McCune will be,
the dinner guests of Miss verna
Hoover this afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Frank McGavren was in Omaha
today calling on his mother, Mrs.
s. X. McGavren, who is still a
patient in the hospital. Mrs. Nc
Gavren is doing very nicely and
will soon be able to return to her
home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Sidney johnson and Paul Lisko
were Omaha visitors this after
noon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

A. w. Wagner of Salmon City,
Idaho, and mother, Mrs. w. Wag-
oner of Fairfield, Ia, are the
guests of j. j. Ford and Charles
Alexander for a few days. Mrs.
Wagner is Mrs. Alexander's sis
ter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

D. H. seabury was in the Val.
ley today calling on friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Henry sahn was in Omaha to-
day on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. P. Sigler and children of
Little Sioux came down this aft
ernoon for a few days visit at
the parental home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Reed Jones.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Fred Todtz was shopping
in Omaha today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

| Some nice paintings, all sizes,
sone-third off for next four days
Phone or call Hoyer, artist.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. j. A. Purcell returned to
her home in Omaha today after
spending a few days here with
relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Gregory Thallas
spent the day in Omaha.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

The Shamrock Dancing club
will hold its regular dance this
evening at the X. of C. hall.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

j. H. Eich of Omaha was in the
Valley between trains today on
business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

w. E. Deur Of Lake View. Ia,
is in the city, the guest Of rel
atives for q few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Girton of
Valley, Neb., were in the city to-
day calling on friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. A. L. Allstrand spent thu
day in Council Bluffs with friends
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss Bertha sandgren returned
II home in Orson this morn
after few days visit with
riends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
4. n. Of 4.

Laurel camp No. 174 will meet
in regular session Friday evening.
Members should be present. as
there is work to do.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Word received today from Will
Orr reports improvement in the
condition of Mrs. Orr.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

E. B. Purcell made a business
trip to Onawa, Whiting and Cas-
tana today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

H. P. Free Of Valley, Neb., was
here today on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

w. A. Donahoo returned this
morning from few months visit
with relatives in Great Falls,
Mont.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Tollefson
entertained q few friends last
evening at . 8 O'Clock dinner at
their home on Mill street in honor
of Mrs. Tollefson's sister, Miss
Margaret Whittier, the occasion
being the young lady's birthday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Burke were
Omaha visitors today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Peter Berg was the guest Of
friends in Mondamin today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

liner Tollefson is confined to his
home on West street with the
humps.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Lawrence Hearn has been
transferred and is now braking on
the trip around from Fremont to
Lincoln.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Jake schlect and daugh-
ter returned to her home in Deer
Lodge, Mont, this morning after
several weeks visit here with rel
atives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss Lizzie Tamisiea was the
guest of friends in Omaha today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

w. A. Morris of Omaha, repre-
senting the Watts Manufacturing
company, was in town today Wis
iting with G. B. Harker and A. B.
Zahner.