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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-25
A UNIQUE EXPERIMENT..
One Man Il Given Full Charge 81
the Business Of an Iowa
Town.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, June % w. ] :.
Pilkington Of Des Moines, to disprove
the statement often made that city
business methods VIII not " do IA -
country town and that what proves
successful in one town will not do In
another, has assumed full and COM
plete charge of the business houses
In Dexter, Iowa, for seven months
Every business move is dictated by
Mr.. Pilkington through Guy Q. Pogue,
who is in actual charge OF the bust
ness. This remarkable experiment is
attracting attention among business
men everywhere.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-25

cousins can no longer marry within
the state. Policemen and f1remen
will be permitted to organize pension
bureaus.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-25
Editor Of Trade journal.

William j. Pilklngton OF DeS Moines,
editor of the Merchants Trade Journal,
is business director for seven months
of the town Of Dexter in Dallas county,
thirty-five miles west OF Des Moines.
He is in absolute control of every bank
and BUSINESS house In the town, He
dictates the policies OF each, spends.
their money, superintends the buying,
authorizes retrenchment in different
departments and expansion in others,
places the advertising and regulates
the conduct of the clerks, besides put
ting into effect his ideas on how the
city government should be run in order
to boost the town and bring people
there to trade
He was given control OF the town
by the unanimous consent Of every
merchant and banker there that he
might show that with proper, modern,
up-to-date business methods the busi-
ness of any town can be Increased. re-
CARELESS OF location and competition.
His control began on June / and will
continue until January l. In the seven
intervening months he expects to In
crease the amount OF sales, double the
profit Of every merchant in the city
and make Dexter a larger town. This
immense task he has undertaken lust
as an experiment and it will be watch
ed with interest by tho business men
of the entire country.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-25

The Omaha Bee is curious to know
If putting works Of art over twenty
years old on the free list includes the
chorus girls.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-25

filed articles of incorporation with the
secretary of state to manufacture
shoes at Waterloo, Iowa.
The fact that Nebraska aeronaut
dropped $500 feet without being hurt
is interpreted by the st. Louis Globe
Democrat as showing that the right
man is in charge Of the aeroplane ex.
periments in that state.
Father to little Willie: "Son, do
you know what the Fourth OF July cell
ebrates?" The daddy was naturally
enough astonished at the reply which
came back: Yes, pa. 1t celebrates
the invention of fire crackers"
husband for divorce because he got
on the water wagon and became mo-
rose, brutal and abusive, whereas he
had been formerly affectionate and
agreeable though he got tight occa-
sionally.
A man debating letter to another
man with whom he had quarreled,
wrote thus: lowing to the fact that
my stenographer is lady, I cannot
say to you what think Of you; and,
as am gentleman, would not
But you being neither. can readily
guess what Is in my mind"
II spoke on wireless telephone for.
ty years ago." said man at gather
ing where modern inventions were be
ing discussed, and at once all con
versation ceased and the man was
asked to explain. II was a boy of six
teen" he said, "and across the street
from our house lived girl with whom
/ never tired OF talking. l rugged ur
a means Of communication with 8
piece of. stout Irvine from the thirt
floor front of our house to a window
| on the corresponding floor opposite
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-25

The United Iowa Shoe Company
with a capital stock of $4,000 has
filed articles of incorporation with the
secretary of state to manufacture
shoes at Waterloo, Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-25

This world seems to the Washington
Democrat to consist mostly of folks
who are trying to work the rest of US
for suckers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-25
NOTES AND COMMENT.

The LeMars Sentinel says that
every new automobile means at least
one additional advocate of good
roads.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
JUDICIAL SALE.

No. I2,o5o-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La
Charles NJ Wilkins VS.. J. S. VIII
kins.
By virtue of a commission to sell, to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, will offer for sale at public
auction, for cash, according to law, dur
ing the legal hours for sales, at the
principal front door of the court house
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1909,
Lot I8 of block 8 of the Currie Subdi-
vision of the City of Shreveport, with
all buildings and Improvements there
on. The above property to be sold for
cash according to law, for the purpose.
of partition. ]. P. FLOURNOY,.
Sheriff and ex-Oficio Auctioneer-
Caucasian July27, 1909.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
CONTEST NoTIcE-oao6.

Department Of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Natchitoches, La
July IS, Iooo.-A sufficient contest afh-
davit having been filed in this office by
William Jamison, of Forbing, contest
ant, against Homestead Entry No. e5I7,
made March 2I, 1902, for north half of
southeast quarter section 81, township
I6 north, range I3 west Louisiana merid-
ian, by Jerry Andrews, contestee, in
which it is alleged that Jerry Andrews
has entirely abandoned said Homestead
Entry since the last three years, said
parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
spond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock am, on Septera-
Der 7, 1900, before the Register and Re
ceiver at the United States Land Of
fee in Natchitoches, La.
The said contestant having, in a prop
er affidavit, filed July IS, 1900, set forth
facts which show that after due dill
gence personal service of this notice can
not be made, it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
]. ERNEST BREDA.
July I8. Receiver.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
MARSHAIS SALE
No. 2I84-In the City Court of Shreve-
port, La. DR.. Thomas P Lloyd vs..

No. 2I84-In the City Court of Shreve-
port, La. DR. Thomas P. Lloyd VS..
J. A. Clesi
BY virtue of writ of feri facias is
sued in the above entitled and NUM-
bered suit, by the Honorable S. c. Full
lilove, judge of the City Court, Shreve-
port La, and to me directed, | have
seized and will sell at public auction. at
the Texas street front door of the court
house of Caddo Parish, La, between
the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY. AUGUST 28, 1909,
Half interest IN lots and 9 of block G
of the Gladstone subdivision The above
propertyseized as belonging to defend
ant and to be sold to satisfy the debt
specified in said writ say in the sum of
thirty-fye ($35.oo) dollars, with inter-
est from December I, 1908, at 5 per cent,
and all cost.
Terms of sale cash with benefit of ap-
praisement. g. F. GERALD,
July ~. City Marshal.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
JUDICIAL SALE.

No. 13,o8r-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La.
D. S. Sims VS.. Alman & Adrian
Bloxom, Minors.
By virtue of a commission to sell, to
me directed from the First Judicial Dis
trict Court Of Caddo Parish, Louisiana,
I will offer for sale at public auction,
for cash according to law, during the
legal hours for sales, al. the principal
front door of the court house of Cad
do Parish, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1909,
The west half of the southwest quarter
the west half of the northeast quarter
Of the southwest quarter, and the south
east quarter of the southwest quarter of
section II, township I6. range Ii, con-
tanning in all I4o acres. more Or less,
with all buildings and Improvements
thereon. The above property to be sold
for cash according to law, for purpose
Of partition. J. p. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian July rs. Sheriff.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
sHERIFF,s SALE.
No. I3,II6-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La;
R. Horn VS.. Samuel N .etsnrl.

No I3,II6-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
R. Horn VS.. Samuel w. Letson.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me issued from the First judi
cial District Court of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, in the above numbered and
entitled suit, have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction, for cash, ac-
cording to law, without the benefit Of
apprafsement, during the legal hours for
sales, at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo Parish, La, on,
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2I, 1909,
Lots 46 and AZ of the Shepherd & Stu
art Subdivision, as per map of same re-
corded in conveyance booa "a, page 5oI,
of the Recorders office of Caddo. Par
ish, Louisiana, together with all build
ings and improvements thereon, except
portion of lot 46, size 2ox3o feet, out
of the southeast corner of said lot 46
sold to Shreveport Gas, Electric Light.
and Power Company. The above prop
erty seized as belonging to the said de-,
fendant and to be sold to satisfy the
debt specified in said writ, say in the,
sum of $4,000 and 8 per cent per an
mum interest from February "a, 1906.
and 10 per cent attorneys fees, and all
costs of suit, in cash, and on terms of
credit TO meet the note for S2oo m 70.
become due February "a, 1910, with in
terest thereon from February "a, 1906.
]. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian, July 49, Sheriff.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
SHFRIFFS SALE.
Per Geo. H. Byrne:
July 2o

No I2,82o-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La. /:
Hicks Company Limited VS.. w. F.
Beasley.
By virtue of writ of feri facias to
me issued from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled suit, / have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction, for cash
according to law, during the legal hours
for sales, at the principal front door of
the court house of Caddo parish, La, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1909,
Commencing at the northwest corner of
Andrew c. Dominick's lot in town of
Mira, and running south with T. S.
& N. right of way land, IS yards !;
thence east IS yards; thence north 5
yards; thence east IS yards; thence
north with same degree west as above
named, 80 yards; thence west 70 yards
to place of beginning, with all buildings
and Improvements thereon, including
store house All in northwest quarter
section IS, township 20 north, range Is
west, and containing one-half acre of
ground, more or less. The above prop
erty seized as belonging to the above
defendant, and to be sold to satisfy the
amount specified in said writ, say in the
sum of $2ozI.2o, with S per cent per
annum interest thereon from March 6,
1909, until paid, and all costs of suit.
]. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian, July 28 Sheriff.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
SHERIFFS SALE,

No. I3,o88-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La.
Allendale Heights Company Limit
ed VS. Mazzie and Elijah Hicks.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale to me issued from the First Judi
cial District Court of Caddo Parish.
Louisiana, in the above numbered and
entitled suit have seized and WIFI offer
for sale at public auction, for cash, &C.
cording to law, without the benefit oE
appraisement during the legal hours for
sales, at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo Parish, La. on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 81, 1889,
Lot block 3 of Allenda1e Heights Sub
division of the City of Shreveport, La,
as per map of said subdivision recorded
in book 28, page 767, of the records of
Caddo Parish, La. The above property
seized as belonging to the said defend
ants, and to be sold to satisfy the
amount specified in said writ, say in the
sum of $500, less credit of $1,000,
with 8 per cent per annum interest
thereon from December 26, 1908, until
paid, and all costs of suit, including 10
per cent on said sum and interest as at
torneys fees.
]. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian, July 49, Sheriff
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
sHERIFFs SALE.
No. IaIIo-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La ::
H II. Balm VS.. T,1dpe Dunree

No. I3IIo-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La.
H. II. Balm vs. Judge Dupree
By virtue of writ of seizure and sale
to me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled suit, have seized and will
offer for sale, at public auction, for cash
according to law, during the legal hours
for sales, at the principal front door of
the courthouse of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. a, 1900,
Block 4 of the Currie subdivision OF
Forest Park (being the south half of
the southwest quarter section S, town.
ship II, range IS west) as per map of
said subdivision recorded in conveyance
book SO, page 32I, of the records OF
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, less one acre
of land in the south end of said lot a,
measuring 3I5 by 1855 feet, as per re-
cord of sale, conveyance book "a, page
AZ, of the records of Caddo Parish, La.
The above property seized as belonging
to the above defendant, and to be sold
to satisfy the amount specified in the
said writ, say in the sum of $328.
with 8 per cent per annum interest there
on from January 80. 1907, and ali costs
of suit, including 10 per cent on said
sum and interest as attorneys fees.
]. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian July ~. Sheriff.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
BIDS INVITED.

Notice Is hereby given that at the
next meeting of the Police Jury of.
Caddo Parish, the second Thursday in
August 1909, at 10 am, bids will be re-
ceived for printing of the proceedings,
ordinances and such publications as may.
be ordered by the jury, not including
job work, for the next twelve months.
The jury reserves the right to reject.
any and all bids.
GEO. A. POLICEMAN.
President Pro TEN.
A. I. DURINGER, Clerk.
July II, 1909. 81
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
RIDs INVITED

For building two 4o-feet bent bridges
in Ward Six according to parish speci-
6cations, across slough at Cypress bayou
on Keachie and Spring Ridge road.
Bids TO be opened at next meeting OF
the jury, the second Thursday IN Au-
gust 1909 at 10 am.
GEO. A. PoLEMAN,
President Pro TEN.
A. L DURINGER, Clerk.
July II, 1909.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS.

The patterns described IN the caucas-
ian are supplied by the May Manton
Pattern Company, Is2 West Twenty
seventh street, New York City.tAnd the
Masonic Temple, Chicago, I'll orward
orders with names and addresses to the
New York or Chicago Office Of the COM
pany, with 6 cents for each pattern, and
they will be mailed direct.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
sHFRIFFs SALE.
No. I3,o7o-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana Abe Never VS.. A. Knnie.

No. I3,o7o-ln the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana Abe Meyer VS.. A. Kenig.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me issued from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, in the above num-
bered and entitled suit, l have seized
and will offer for sale at public auction,
for cash, according to law, during the
legal hours for sale, without the bene-
fit of appraisement, at the principal
front door of the court house of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1909,
Lot 10 of the Brunswig Grove Subdi-
vision of the Parish of Caddo Louis
lana. The above property seized as be-
longing to the above defendant, and
to be sold to satisfy the amount speci-
fed in the said writ, say in the sum of
$500, with 8 per cent per annum in
terest thereon from September E, 1905,
and all costs of suit, including 10 per
cent on said sum and interest as attor-
ney's fees.
J. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian, July q. Sheriff
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLIcATIoN-o4o5.


Department of the Interior, Land
United State Land Office at Nat
chitoches, Louisiana, July 26, 1ooo.-
Notice is hereby given that Har-
~ Brown of Forbing, La, who, on Feb
uary IS, 1901, made Homestead Entry
No. $40, No, o4o5, for south half of
southeast quarter section 81, township
IS north, range I3 west, Louisiana me-
ridian, has filed notice of intention to
make final fve-year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore Register and Receiver, at Natchi-
.toches, La, on the 9Th day OF Septqn-
Der 1900. Claimant names as witnesses
], Mccoy E. Leslie, I. Shepherd and
]. Bell, all of Forbing, La.
]. ERNEST BREDA,
Register.
Caucasian, Shreveport, La.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
Caucasian, July 4.
A JUDGMENT.
No. I3,o38-In First District Coura of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana: Mrs
Maggie E. Allen vs.. Fay Allen.

No. I3,o38-In First District Coura of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana: Mrs
Maggie E. Allen VS.. Fay Allen.
In this case by reason of the law and
the evidence being in favor thereof, a
default having been taken against de-
fendant and the case duly proved, after
all legal delays, it is ordered, adjudged
and decreed that there be judgment as
prayed for in plaintiff petition, inter
dieting the defendant, Fay Allen. 1t is
further ordered, adjudged and decreed
that an inventory of the property of the
said Fay Allen be taken and that a
commission to take such inventory be
issued to ]. H. Stephens Jr., or any
other notary public, that an abstract Of
said inventory be recorded in the mort
gage book against Mrs Maggie E. Al
len, the appointment of curatrix and
under-curator to be made hereafter
when such abstract of such inventory
shall have been duly recorded.
Thus done, read and signed in open
court on this 3rd day of July 1900.
T. F. BELL,
Judge First District Court Of La.
Endorsed: Filed July 3, 1909
J. H. LEVY, Deputy Clerk
A true Copy.
w. M. LEVY.
July s. Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
ARTICLE VIII

No stoclholder of this corporation
shall be held liable or responsible for
the contracts or faults of this corpora
ton in any further sum than the un-
paid balance due on shares Of stock
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01
w. o. BRICE.
R. A. GRAIN.
F. G. FULKERSON.

Witnesses
r. P. MOORE.
WALTER H. POLK.
ROLAND WILLIAMSON, +
Notary Public Caddo Parish, La.
We the undersigned hereby subscribe
TO the amount of stock set opposite our
names in the above corporation.
w. o. BRICE. ..s............I5 shares
r. A. GRAIN. .......... share
F. G. FULKERSON. .......I5 shares
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
4 hereby certify that have examined
the charter of Yellow Pine Lumber
Company Limited, and finding nothing
therein contrary to law, / hereby ap-
prove the same. Thus done and signed
on this Izth day of July A. D. 1909,
]. NJ. FOSTER,
District Attorney First Judicial District.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded July
II, 1909. S. o. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re
corder
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Caddo;
I hereby certify that the above and fore
going is a true and correct copy of the
original act. as the same now appears
on file and of record in my office Given
under my hand and seal OF Office this
fzfh dav Of Iulv 1000.
S. O.I WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and exc 0sicio Deputy Re
corder. 7-IS
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01

subscribed for by him, nor shall am
mere inforrnality in the organization q
this corporation have the effect of rem
| dering this charter null, nor making any
stockholder liable beyond the unpaic
balance due on his stock.
Done and signed at my Office, in Cad
do Parish, Louisiana, on the day and
month hereinabove written, in the pres
ence of A. Keller and F. J. Dumatrait,
competent witnesses.
(Signed)
GEO. H. BYRNES-
w. A. McKENNON
THOS. BYRNES
Per Geo. H. Byrnes.
Attest:
A. KELLER,
IF. J. DUMATRAIT.
A. D. LAND, JR.,
Notary Public
Having examined the Charter of the
CLOVER LEAF LUMBER CO., and
not having found anything therein con-
trary to law, the same is hereby ap-
proved.
Done and signed, this the 18th day
of July, 1909.
J. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded July
18th, 1909 F. A. LEONARD,
Clerk and Ex-Of6cio Recorder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
/ hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears on
file and of record in my Office: Given
under my hand and seal of office this
18th day of July, 1909.
F. A. LEONARD,
Clerk and Ex-Oficio Recorder.
July 20.
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01

No, I2,S29-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La
Hicks Company Limited VS.. w. F
PaocIe11
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01

No, I3,o88-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Allendale Heights Company Limit
The Caucasian., 1909-08-01

Inc Objects OF tnlS corporation shaII
be as follows: 6. H. Byrnes, presi-
dent; w. A. McKennon, yice-president
Thomas Byrnes, secretary and treasurer.
The said parties shall also constitute
the board of directors and shall serve
until the annual election provided for
hereinabove
At any meeting of the board of direc-
tors, the number of directors may be
increased to FIVE members possessing the
qualifications above mentioned. This
corporation shall enjoy corporate ex-
istence for the term of fifty years, unless
sooner Dissolved as hereinabove provid-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-28
NATIONAL GAME.

Almost every old, crossroads team
has its Cy Young
Roger Bresnahan has made pro-
nounced hit with the st. Louis fans.
The st. Louis club has given Catch
er Wells his unconditional release.
President Sherman is daily
visitor at the games in Washington.
Duke Farrell said Jouett Meekin
has more speed than any pitcher he
ever saw.
This is Bob Emslie's nineteenth
year at umpiring, mostly in the Ma
tional League.
The Detroit Club has released.
pitcher George winters to- the Nom
-treal- ( Eastern League) Club.
Manager Stallings can spring more
original remarks from the bench
than any manager in baseball. t
Outfelder Pickering, late Of Wash
ington, has signed with Minneapolis.
after holding out for q month.
Manager Frank Reisling, Of the
York Tri-State Club, has signed first
baseman Joe Hickey of Toronto.
The Boston Natlonal CIuD mas sotu'
pitcher .eHarley Young ICY Young
I'LL to the Oklahoma City Club, OF
the Texas League.
The Charlotte Central Associa-
tion) Club has signed shortstop
Baird, just released by the Lynch
burg virginia League) Club.
Bad Bill Dahlen, though he has
been playing since Arson was in his
prime, is still pretty shifty at Bos-
tons short field
The Cleveland Club lis negotiating
with the New York American League
Club for infielder Neal Ball, whom
Manager Stallings values at $4,000.
To Coveleskie, Of the Philadelphia
Nationals, belongs the honor of pitch
ing the first no4hit, shut-out game
of the 1909 season. He accomplished
the feat against Trinity College team
at Durham, N. G. sN
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-28
INSPECTED CANAL ZONE.
Secretary Of War" Dickinson Arrives
Home from Panama.

Washington, D. C.-Weak from the
effects of his illness, which. compelled
him to cut short his trip, Secretary
of War Dickinson stepped ashore
from the government yacht Mayhow-
er. here after tour of inspection OF
the Panama canal.
MIR. Dickinson expressed pleasure at
the. progress being made in the. con-
struction of the Panama canal, but
when asked regarding conditions -sin
Cuba { the Mayflower having touched
there: on. the return trip from the ca
nalEzone, he laughingly replied: Il
only saw Cuba through port hole"
1.-THE. trip to Panama was made In
conSCnaRce with President Taft's pol
icySofsfaving the members of his cab
inetebecome personally familiar with
the. various projects under their dl'
rection.