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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22

icentered with 4 Silver candlebra
containing lighted red, white and
.hlue candles, and four bouquets
iof red carnations, surrounded by
ferns produced the desired effect,
land the. use of several hatchets
further. carried out the idea of the
days of Washington. Each lady
was asked to dress in colonial
lcOStume or wear some article
that was suggestive of some CO.
Ilonial event or parsonage. Sey-
ielal OF the ladies came dressed i'll
the raiment OF long ago, With
powder and patches, and they
looked very attractive. 1t is really
|surprising how little OF American
history is generally known by la
dies who are considered very in
telligent, but the use of all the
histories and encyclopedias in the
Dewell home finally solved all The
answers, with the exception of
Mrs. l.. j. Deur, who was awarded
Ia handsomely decorated cherry
pie for having worn the picture
which no one was able to solve.
Miss Allie Boner. who wore The
following quotation. First in
war, first in peace, and first in.
the hearts of his countrymen. y
was awarded, by the popular vote,
the prize for having worn TIC
easiest one, She received the
Ratchet used in cutting down The
tree that furnished the cherries
for the prize winning pie. N D
O'Clock Miss Nell Curtis. adopted
daughter of George Washington.
arrived, and upon close investi-
cation She proved to be Miss En-
herly, and she entertained the
guests with Victrola music. The
following young ladies, CARRIED in
colonial costumes, assisted the
hostesses in serving: Misses
Hoycr, Mckee, Pitt, sprague and
McGayren, The tray supper was
delicious and the Washington
idea was carried out perfectly in
the menu. At a late hour the
company dispersed, after all had
assured the hostesses that their
Colonial party was a wonderful
success in every way. Mrs. A. ID.
Annis of Council Bluffs, Mrs.
of Idaho and Mrs. Guy
Mahoney Of Chadron were the out
Flown guests.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
Rirthdax Rartx.

Saturday evening being tho
fifteenth birthday of Miss Susie
Williamson, she took the pleasure
to entertain about twenty of her
friends. The fore part of the
evening was spent in playing
games. Floyd Wells received first
prize in getting the first bite from
an apple hung from string
without the use of his hands.
Will Gore was given second. The
hostess served a dainty luncheon,
assisted by Miss Madeline Fore
man. The rest of the evening
was spent in dancing and at a
late hour all departed for their
homes, wishing Miss Susie many
more happy birthdays. She was
The recipient of many beautiful
and useful presents. Those from
"a distance werc Madeline, Floyd
and Maurice Foreman from Love
land.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
Bridge Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Burke were
very pleasant entertainers last
evening when they presided over a
very delightful dinner party. The
guests We're seated at one long
liable, which was handsomely dec
GRATED in pink La France roses
and each lady received a rose as
IA favor. Mrs. Paula and Mrs. s.
IG. Graham assisted the hostess
lin serving a splendid four course
dinner. The after dinner hours
were spent in playing bridge, and
nigh scores were won by Mrs.
Ross Mclaughlin.
Mrs. Roland of Ames and Mrs.
Guy Mahoney ot.Chadron were the
Iout-of- town guests.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22

inviting appearance as the guests
sat down. After all had partaken
freely of the many good things to
eat, short talks We're given by J.
is. Dewell, +. G. Shafer and Prof.
Culver. 1t was then announced
that those wishing to play cards
OF billiards could have the unrc-
stricted use of the X. of P. club
rooms and those who wished to
dance We're to go to the X. of G..
hall, where South's three piece
orchestra was found to be in wait
ing. Both the club rooms and the
dance hall We're literally patron
lied, many dancing for time and
then going over to the other
rooms for a few games of cards
and vice versa. II was midnight
before the last Knight and lady
had departed for their homes,
tired but happy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
NJ. w. a.

The following county delegates
were appointed at the last meet
ing Of the M. w A., Feb. Is, to
attend the meeting to be held in
Logan June 4, 1917, at 2 p. M:
Delegates Geo. Colver, Iou
Walker. Geo. Weed, NJ. Hirst, A
Burke, R. J Tenant, G. II. Hirst
John SHELTON, FL. Weber, r.. w
Harvey, T. Tamisiea, Geo. Beagle
Alternates-- Oscar Doty, Homer
Jones, Fred Heath, Roy Mason
w. Milliman, w NJ. Carlisle, Geo
Cox, A. N. Fountain, VIM. Hough-
ton, H. j. Atherton, Nels C. Mel
son, f. H. Cox.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
Ellie e. JONES. PHONE -
TnE sEsr. sAkERs
DEuR & TAmislEA#

and he has made careful sur
|of the possible routes from
Village of Honey Greek to a I'd
near Crescent, which would q
NIT elimination Of the hill
question.
MT. Plumer has been adyiI
that the efforts of the ''BeeliI
crowd before the National Lind
highway association have 81
productive of sentiment favord
to the change TO an extent
appreciated in Council Bluffs
Omaha. The main basis of
Nebraska mems appeal is ii
fold:
They contend that it lis d 81
ing OF fifty miles in the traI
continental route, and also OF
a route without the Honey CIR,
hill. The fact that Council Blu
with its route laid along Bro
way and paved for seven mi
across the Missouri river bottd
is the only point along the mid
river where the bottoms can
crossed at any time, regardless
floods or mud, appears to be 81
fering from neglect in consideI
ton of advantages claimed by
shorter route across the mudflj
at Blair.
Two possible solutions of
Honey Greek hill trouble are s.
to offer themselves, and it is
secure consideration of these pl
sibililics that the matter is to-
brought TO the attention Of
board -Nonpareii.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
All Cars Welcome.
Mitchell" Miller OF Ra

MITCHELL Miller OF Racine To-
Gates in Logan. Fred S. Miller,
with eight years experience in
the factories and service Depart
ments Of leading motor car con-
ns--four years of which were
as tester and road service man for
Mitchell, has located in Logan
and is now in charge of repairs
and service at The Beebee garage.
No matter what our motor troub-
les or what kind of a car you have
you will will be welcome there.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
TUESDAY.

Sheriff Myers is reported very
i'll at his home in Logan.
John Bells was a passenger
this morning to Omaha.
Roy Merchant from Little Sioux
was a Valley visitor today.
Charles Alexander, Jr., was an
Omaha visitor this afternoon.
A. T.. Smith, who has been ill
the past week, is reported better
today.
Miss Josephine Bull has as her
guest for few days, Miss Noble
of Omaha.
Myron Hirst was an Omaha
business passenger this morning
to Omaha.
Miss Irene Cross of Mondamin
was in the city today having some
dental work done.
Mrs. Harry Mandelko and son
Max are home from a ten days
] visit in Rockwell, la.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. S. Lash arc
spending couple of days with
relatives in Tekamah, Neb.
Mrs. John Higgins and Miss
Eva McDermott spent the day in
Omaha with their sister, Mayme.
Peyton Neff was operated upon
for appendicitis today at his home
in the country by Drs. Heisc and
DeVore.
DR.. Lusk reports the birth of a
daughter, this morning to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Parsons, on Mill
street.
Loss Augustus and mother left
this afternoon for their home in
Fremont, after a brief visit at the
A. L. Gaines home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. M. Everett and
son, Guy, Jr., are expected to ar
rive home this morning from
their southern trip.
Mrs. Pearl Brinker, who has
: been suffering the past week with
q cold and gathering in her head,
is reported better today.
Miss Carmen Tamisiea from
Mondamin is spending the week
here with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. ID. Tamisiea.
Mrs. Ray Baum of Omaha and
Miss Lucille Bracket of Council
Bluffs were over Sunday guests
of Tim Ryan and family.
Robert Morton took a news
agent eff a train Saturday for
selling cigarettes. A S25 bond
was put up. He also captured a
forger here Saturday night, who
is wanted in Logan on the charge
of forging check for S18.
Last week Monday evening H.
II. Dickman of this city tried to
hoard a freight train at Sioux
Center. Ia, and there being no
lights at the station, he accident
ally fell over box at the edge of
the platform, which almost threw
him Under the wheels of the in
coming train. He bruised his leg
quite severely and Saturday he.
was forced to return home on ac-
count of the leg becoming in
fected. It will be some time be-
fore he will be able to be out
again.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
Pre-NupSial PARTY.

The First Methodist parsonage
last evening was the scene of a
pretty pre-nnptial party for Miss
Fern Owen given by the Methodist
choir. The decorations were in
pink and white. After an appe-
.ti2ing two course luncheon had
i}Gen served. Mr. w. s. Peterson
with felicitous expression of APP
probation for the faithful service
and devotion of Miss Owen, pre-
sented her. on behalf OF the choir,
With handsome table mirror.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
WEDMESDAY--

J. L. Motz of Modale purchased
ia Ford touring car of the Sahn
garage today.
" a. Keller and Mrs. McColly
|of River Sioux were the guests
today of Mrs. S. u. Blackburn.
Pcyton Neff, Who underwent an
operation yesterday for appendi-
Icitis, rallied nicely and is getting
along as we'll as can be expected.
Mrs. M. Dessert is spending the
week in Woodbinc with her
daughter, Mrs. Claude Sorcy, who
underwent an operation yester-
day. She is reported to be got
ting along fine from the effects
of the operation.
The man that's hunting trout
BILE Miller at the Bcebee gar
Iage, Logan.
Mr.. and Mfs. w. j. unmack
visited today With friends in
Council Bluffs.
Arthur Hlles is reported very
|ill at his home i'm Willow Park.
Frank and Hershcl Powell of
Pisgah returned last evening,
from q visit in Indiana. and were
Ethc overnight guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. W. Steer OF this city.
Thetoyster supper given last
evening al ST. Patrick's parochial
school was decided success. The
combined coiors OF red. white and
blue formed very pretty decora-
tions. Many people from the
surrounding towns and vicinity
We're in attendance.
Mrs. John Christman was the
guest this afternoon of friends in
Logan.
F Mrs. X. Spaniel, who has been
visiting the past four days in
Council Bluffs the guest of Mrs.
Maria Gilmore. returned home
this afternoon. Her hostess re-
turned with her,for short visit.
Mrs. Myrtle Hester of Modale
was shopping in the city Today.
Mrs. e. A. Anderson returned
this afternoon TO her home in
Underwood after q brief visit here
with her sister, Mrs. Chris John
son.
The Brown garage reports the
following sales: A Chevrolet to
Paul j. Liskow, a Chevrolet TO
VIM. Tierney and a Republic one
ton truck to w. FL. Cooke. Mr..
Goolle will use the truck for the
distribution of the Standard Oil
products over his territory.
Earl Cox, employed at The Up
dixie elevator, was operated on al.
the Mercy hospital today by Drs.
Konigmacher and Bellinger.
Ike Dayhuff, who was recently
oIaerated on, is getting along nice
~. and expects to be able to be
able to return home next week.
W. A. Smith left last evening
for Billings, Mont, on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
LoveIand Items.

called to Council Bluffs on ac-
count of the death Of Lew Ham
mer, will spend the next six weeks
Visiting at his late home and with
other Council Bluffs and Omaha
lrelativcs.
Chris Clawson will begin work
lat once on his new house. one
mile south OF. Loveland. Chas.
Lewis will be the principal car
|penter.
! Miss Kitty French was a Coun-
Icil Bluffs caller this week.
The Young Peoples SUNDAY
school class of the M. e. church
spent a very pleasant evening
when they were entertained at a
Valentine party at the home Of
MIS-. Mack j. Fouts. On arrival
each young man and lady were
told to draw one heart from a box
on which was written familiar
bible character, and were asked
TO keep these names. a secret. as
they were to be used in the con-
tests and games during the eve
ming. Each heart not only had a
name, but also had number. AS
soon as the young people had all
arrived, they were paired. Abra-
nam and Deborah, Adam and
Elizabeth, etc, each couple was
handed a dish and after having
been seated on the floor were Civ
en- a certain amount of corn and
beans. These were to be sonar
ated, the boys taking the beans
and the girls the corn. each US
ing but the right hand. Ward
Curry and Marie Hoyt emptied
their dish first. and thus it fell
TO them to unwind cobweb made
OF string some 80 yards long,
Miss Hoyt came TO the half mark
first and received a valentine for
a prize. The one thing that af-
forded the most merriment was
the Valentine box. Each young
person was permitted to draw
from a pack Valentine on
which was written an unfinished
bit OF poetry. These were fin
ished with original compositions,
signed and sent to the bible
named character, the amusing
feature being that they were not
TO know just who Adam, or Eve.
was. Theodore Wilding won dis
tlnction of being the best pres
ent-day poet, and for some un-
known reason his Valentine was
sent right. A number of other
games were enjoyed. Among
those who won prizes were Har-
vey SHELTON, Edith Moss, Marie
Hoyt, Ward Curry and Theodore
|Wilding. AT 1890 lap supper
was served and at a few minutes
after twelve the young people
separated, after having enjoyed
a full night of pleasure, and
feeling that it is not such a bad
thing to belong to a Sunday
school.
Misses Coleman and Blust,
|Loveland teachers. transacted
business in Council Bluffs Sat-
urday.
The Epworth league will give
an old fashioned entertainment in
The near future, the principal
number on the program TO be a
play by the Senior Leagqers, "The.
Old School at Hickory Holler. 4
Watch for the announcement.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
K. Of 2. Annual.

The annual banquet and dance
Of the K. Of P. lodge was held last
evening and about seventy five
Knights and their families en-
joyed the evening. The elegant
three-course banquet was served
by the ladies of the Christian
church in their spacious dining
room and the four long tables,
beautifully decorated with silver
and out flowers, presented a very
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
city EnIotn1d.

John Graham, Grove Brown, o.
II, shinn, Jas. Geiger, VIM. kim
art, Bert Weed, A. Darting, j. A.
Darling, Geo. Weed and N. b.
Spafard have served notice on
the city that they are asking for
an injunction to prevent the city
using the present dumping
grounds for that purpose. Tho
hearing is to he held March 9th.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
High School Honors.

The honors for the first sem
'ester's work in the High School
have been delayed due to the fact
that some Of the final work was
slow in being completed.
The contestants are about the
same, though some have changed
places. The grades Indicate the
tcloseness Of the race. In justice
to the contestants the highest six
have been named this time.
SENIORS.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
Riyerview Farmers Club.

| The Rivcrview Farmers club
lmet Saturday, Feb. 10, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Doty
The club was called to order a.
| iN50 With the reading of the
minutes. All members respond
ed to roll call except Mr.. Reeser
land Mrs. Frank McGavren.
After enjoying a bouteous din
ner and social intercourse the
injecting was called to order at
Io'clock with the following pro
gram:
| Music, Irene Curry.
Recitation, William McGavren.
Select reading, domestic Life
in the White House." Mrs. Kirk
Hand.
Duet, IVA Thompson and Gene
We've Axtell.
Meditation, Fern AXlell.
Music, HERNIA Bond.
Question No. 1 Arc women
|equal to men in all things? This
brought forth a lively discussion.
lSomc (men@ were not willing to
admit that women were their
Ieuual, but it was finally decided
that women had proven equal to
men in all professions in which
they have entered.
Solo, Arthur Doty.
Question No. ,. Should the
auto lax be spent in the township
whore it is collected. or is the
present system satisfactory The
taxes should be spent in the town.
ship whore collected.
Question No. 3 was carried
over to next meeting.
Program for March:
Song by club.
select reading. Walter Axtell.
Select Reading. Mrs. Thos.
Henderson.
Select Reading, Raymond Attn
erlon.
Select Reading, Mrs. Joe Cur
RE. X y W.;N i
Song, Mr.. and Mrs. McGavrcn.
Roll call, current events.
Question No. 4 What is a
fathers duty toward making the
American home happy? Referred
ITO Mr.. Kirkland.
Question No. ,. What is the
cheapest and hest way TO decor
ale Il farm lawn? Referred TO Joe
lCurrie.
Question No. 8. Should drain
!age districts having streams with
lots Of. silt to contend with he en-
TITLED to state or government aid
Referred to Frank McGavren.
Program committee: Mrs.
Frank McGavren, Mrs. Joe Currie,
and Oscar Doty.
| Visitors:
! Mr.. and Mrs. Ct. w. Gowens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Doty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mcintosh.
| MIR. and Mrs. J. A. Mttox.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Jones.
| Mrs. Stewart and son.
| HERNIA Bond, Grace Owens,
Mildred Gowens, Effie and Fannie
DHaight, Caroline Athey. verna
Atherton, Howard Jones and Ar
thur Doty.
Roll call, favorite authors.
Club adjourned TO NEE with Mr..
land Mrs. D. C. Reel, the second
Saturday in March.
1 SAMUEL DRAY,. President.
AIRS. Frank Brothers, secy,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
si!as Shelton.

'silas SHELTON. formerly a resi-
dent of this city, died at his home
in Trail, Okla, yesterday of heart
failure. He was the father OF
Mrs. r.. 7. Thompson and a cou-
sin OF John Shelton. He left here
for Oklahoma about seventeen
years ago and will be remembered
by many Of our citizens.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-22
No New Paving Contract.

Denison, Ia, Feb. 19.--Thc city
council has met to discuss the
paving question. 1t was decided
to make no further contracts for
this year as there are now ten
blocks to be laid under former.
contracts. A selection was made
of some thirty blocks which will
be paved in 1913.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-12
IS follows:


zoe 600 ....... Grant ...... Orange
The back or the coupon bonds will
have lha title and denomination in
the center: on the rigit, the Wig
nctt2 Of the Goddess of Freedom,
from Crawford's figure OH the dome
Of the United States Capitol; ana
on the left, an ornamental panel or
border with an eagle in the center,
These backs Will vary in color WIN
each denominations, as follows: $50,
brown: 500, orange; $500. light
blue; $1,000, green; $4,000, red;
$1,000, brown; $4,000, olive, and
100000. dark blue.
The bonds will be printed on DIS
tinciivc paper of the government
with silk fibre running through the
bond. The Liberty Loan Bonds VIII
he Of the size established for Gov
crnment bonds, being approximately
y inches long and 8 inches wide.
While The backs of the coupon
bonds will have ornamental cngraT-
cd work. the backs of the registered
bonds will carry Il blank form OF
assignment. Coupon bonds viii nave
attached to them three sheets OF m
tcrcst coupons. that is to say 81
coupons for interest payments every
six months for 80 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-12
NEWS Of THE DAT.

In reply to the Russian govern
mcnt's request for q statement OF
the British war aims, Great Britain
has forwarded to Pctrograd note
in which expressed hearty accept
aAcc and approved Of the principles
which President Wilson laid down in
Ms his;o-ie message 10 Congress.
The British government believes
broadly speaking. that the agree
nents made from time 10 time with
Britsir'S allies are conFormable to
t'"sc standards.
In an effort 10 checE prohibition
aad local ortion sentiment. HE MGR
Ger County. ~ j., Liquor Dealers
Association announces that hcnccforth
free lunches will be eliminated in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-12
WANTS GERMANY DEFEATED
Prince kropotkin. on Return Fror

Prince krOpotkin. on Return From
Exile. Warns Against Peace.
Christian!a June l2-Prince Peter
Nropotkin, the Russian Socialist
leader. who has been in exile il
England for many years and was in
vitcd 10 return home by the revolu-
tionarv government, has arrived in
Christiania on his way from Lon
don TO Petrograd He issued Il
statement yesterday to the Norweg
ian press warning "all true friends
of peace" against any attempt to
hinder Gcrmany's defeat.
"Such fantastic dreams as German
domination from Berlin to Bagdad
must be given up" he said. France
must have Alsacc and Lorraine. The
independence Of Poland must be as
surad Until that is done, Russia
must and will fight for victory"
Discussing the military situation in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-12
PUBLIC SALE Or VALUABLE
PROPERTY.

Pursuant to the terms Of decree
rendered by the Corporation Court
Of the CITY Of Alexandria, Virginia,
on the fourth day of June, 1917, IN
the Chanccry cause therein depend
ing Of Ruth Hancock ct viz VS.. Mamie
C.. Risheill. Ct ais, the undersigned,
who was therein appointed Conf
missioner of Sale FOR the purpose,
will Offer for sale at public auction, In
front of the Royal Street entrance
20 the Market Building, iii the City
OF Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday
June 1G, 1917. at II O'c.ocN noon' the
following property:
First: All that lot OF ground II
the CITY of Alexandria. Virginia, on
the east side Of Columbus Street. be-
tween Princess and Oronoco Streets,
and bounded and described as fol-
lows, to-wit: Beginning on the east
side of Columbus street 10 fcct south
of Oronoco street and thence south
ana binding on Columbus Strees
20 feet; thence east. paral-
lei to Oronoco Street loo
feet to an alley IL feet wide; thence
north binding on the said alley AMI
3ara.Icl to Columbus Street 20 feet,
and thence west parallel to Oronoco
Street 100 feet to the beginning:
with the right OF way over the SAID
allcy in common with others entitled
thereto This lot of ground is i'm
proved by a modern up to date
dwelling. with all improvements
beautifully and comfortably arranG'
ed. with large lot in the rear. IN
spcction invited.
Second: Lot No. 81, Block No: 5
in certain pat Of lots Gale"
George Washington Park, containing
$3.50 square feet Of land.
Terms of Sale Cash. Conveyanc
ing at the cost of the purchaser: 4
deposit OF $4,000 will be required
on the day Of the sale.
II. NOEL GARNER,
Commissioner Of Sale.
I certify that the bond required p!
the above mentioned decree has bcc'
| given.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY,
13I-td :. Clerk Corporation Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-12

estimates include men, women anc
children. The number of male aliens
over q years of age is about 964,-
600.
The Germans who believe that
the United States is not to be feared
are deceiving themselves, is the
opinion. OF Capt Perseus, famous
German naval c.;tic of the Berlin
Tagcbiatt. He warns Germany that
by autumn the United States prob
ably will have. 100000 men on the
battlefield and that the United States
!Iccc may join the British fleet IN
an attempt to destroy the German
:iayy ard attack the German coast
Ioicnsls