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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
MRS, MITCHELL
WAS GOOD WOMAN
Death Occurred Shortly After Mid.
night of Mrs. Jennie Mitchell
1t Her Home, sts
Morgan.
SERVICES HELD TO-DAY
Decedent Suffered Patiently During
Past Several Weeks and
Death Relieves
SERVICES HELD TO-DAY

Death occurred shortly past mid
night to Mrs. Jennie Mitchell, at her
home, SIS Morgan street, after she lad
been a patient sufferer for several
weeks, complication of ailments
principally among which was Bright's
disease, set in little more than three
weeks ago, and the deceased had since
been confined to her bed
Ada Virginia tJennie) Carter was
born in Henderson county, Ill., in the
rear 1853. At the time of her de-
mise SIZE was forty-seyen years, nine
months and eight days old. The de-
cedent lived in Henderson county for
number OF years and was married
to Harry H. Mitchell, employed at the
Carter Lumber Company in this city
as cabinetmaker.
Eight years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Mitch
ell moved to Keokuk from their home
in Fairfield Ia. next month being the
eighth anniversary of their coming
to this city to reside.
uCSSdseu Was idltuiuls earn
est Christian woman, quiet and kind
neighbor whom all adored. At one
time she had been member of the
Aebekah lodge, but during the past
three years Ter health failing, she had
been unable to attend to social duties
She had many friends in Fairfield
and in this city who will be sorry te
learn OF her passing, and many Keo
kuk people who have made her &C
quaintance during her years of resi-
oence here will be grieved to learr
o. the passing OF Mrs Mitchell.
Tnose who survive to mourn tbs
loss Of this good woman beside The
husband, H. H. Mitchell, are three
brothers. Cyrus B.. William Dillon and
Liberty G. Carter
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
Heart and Brain

-, ION let US be afraid of enthusiasm.
mere nefe is oftener a lack of heart than
Am me world is not starving for
- VI education half as much as for
NJ earnest interest OF soul to soul.
AN agree with the Indian who. when
s., seu 70 about having too much zeal,
- a'a think 1t is better for the pot
'Oh over than not to boil at ALL"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
Rules and Regulations.

The blank forms which must be
filed out by each applicant were re-
ceived today By the commission board
from the printers. A long list of
queries must be answered on these
blank forms. On reverse side of
the application blanks are rules reg
ulating the examinations and enter
ing of applicants, also other brief
instructions.
The rules regulating appointments
in the service of the city in the fire,
police and other departments adopted
by the 1910 civil service commission.
are as follows
j Rule l. Applications for positions
in the city's service must be address
ed to the chairman of the civil SER
vice commission All applications
must be filed out in the handwriting
OF the applicant, and must be signed
by him.
Rule .. Every application must be
accompanied by the certificates, as
provided herein, of not less or more
than three reputable citizens OF Keo-
kuk, Iowa, freeholders. not holding
any city. county or state Office each
certifying that he has been personally
acquainted with the applicant for at
( least two years last past, and believes
him to be of good moral character.
OF correct department, of temperate
and industrious habits. and, in ali re-
i spects, fit for the service he wishes
/ to enter. and that such citizen is will
I ing that his certificate should be made
public. Further recommendations if
any. should be in the form Of letters
addressed to the chairman Of the civil
+ service commission
3. Every applicant must answer
such questions and submit to such
examination, as TO physical strength,
/ capacity and activity. and as to edu-
cational qualifications, as the board
may deem necessary TO ascertain his
+ fitness for the position sought. No
applicant viii be admitted to an ex
animation who does not appear to be
physically sound. and Of coed habits
and reputable character.
Rule Examination for an edu
cational test OF applicants will in
clude the following subjects:
!. Reading from print and manu-
script
.. handwriting.
3. Writing from memtr ~ the sub
stance Of matter communicated orally
4 Arithmetic-ad addition, subtrac
ton. multiplication and division.
3. Applicants for positions will be
questioned about the location Of the
streets and the location of buildings
Conditions.
The applicant signs the following
after answering the questions on the
diverse side OF the blank have been
filed out:
make this application with the
understanding that I may be called
upon. at any tin1e. 70 perform duties
that are not in line with the position
to which I may be appointed, but
Will faithfully and honestly perform
any and all such duties. not inconsist
ent with the best interests of the city
when called upon, 10 the best of my
ability
In making this application I fully
understand that the use of intoxicat
ing liquors is al absolute disqualif
cation to any position with the city
and if am found under the influence
OF liquor at any time may expect {
discharge from the employ OF the city
1 I accept employment with the full
understanding that If my reference;
or services do not prove satisfactory
Il I will not be retained in the service
HONOR:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03

Your kidney trouble may be of long
standing. it may be either acute or
chronic, but whatever it is Foley's
Kidney Remedy will aid you to get rid
of 1t quickly and restore your natural
health and yigor. "One bottle OF
Foley's Kidney Remedy made me
we'll" said ]. Sibbull of Grand View
Wis. Commence taking it now. vii.
kinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03

were bright, until falling in with
companions of influence that was
detrimental he has been fighting a
hard but unsuccessful battle TO fight
off the drink evil
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
eut He should Keen on IRVING.

4 well-known editor who was facile
in reflections was tested with an early
writing of his own. sent under an I'M
known name After glancing at the
title, which was new. he wrote TO the
contributor stating that the article
was not up to standard, and adding
that sit would do the writer no harm
TO continue writing such articles, but
it was clear from his work he did not
possess the ability necessary to Sc
cure acceptance Author Magazine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03

Mrs. Jacob Wilmert, Lincoln, H.,
found Ler way back to project health
She writes: 81 suffered with kidney
trouble and backache and my appetite
was very poor at times. A few weeks
ago got Foley Kidney Pills and gave
them fair trial. They gave me great
relief, so continued till now an
again in perfect health Wilkinson
& Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
Body Taken TO Fairfield.

Short services were conducted this
afternoon at the family residence on
morgan street by the Rev. R. W. LII
iey' pastor OF the First Christian
eaufcn' number OF friends calling to
pay their last respects TO the deceased.
ms evening at 1920 the body will
We taken to Fairfield where decorous
services will be held and interment
made in the family lot In the cemetery
there.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
Nineteen Year Old cIoma Ross
Fights With DeIirium Trem.
ems in Police Lookup
Yesterday.
RELEASED FROM CURE"
Has Been at lnebriate Asylum a
Knoxville Twice But Drink
Seems Victor in His
Case.

one OF the saddest tales in life,
that OF young man not yet ready to
ieave his teens, slave to the terri
bic demon, liquor, was the frightful
yet every day picture that the officers
at the keokuk police station saw yes
terday. A heayy-hearted, sad-faced lit
tie mother, bending over her boy try
ing to quiet and soothe his nerves
and brain which had been fired by
the excessive use of drink, madden
ed son, cringing in the lock up and
CRYING pitifully for the officers and
those about him to take them" away
while in the throes OF delirium trem-
ems, was enough to make even the
staunchest heart turn away in dread
and sympathy and to realize the hor-
ror of drink more fully when it has
fastened its fangs into one so young
as the besotted boy in the Jail Sun
day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
hoods
arsaparina

Cures all humors, catarrh and
rheumatism, relieves that tired
feeling, restores the appetite,
cures paleness, nervousness,
builds up the whole system.
Get 1t today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
Business Methods

We believe you'll enjoy trading
at this store. We are always
reaching out for new trade and
once secured, we endeavor by con-
scientious methods to retain it.
AS Ruskin said: I'VE are not
sent into this world to do any
thing into which we cannot put
our hearts. We have a certain
work to do for our bread, and
that is to be done strenuously; 9TH
er work to do for our delight, and
that is to be done heartily; Meth
er is to be done by halves or
shifts, but with will: and what
is not worth the effort is not to 5e
done at all.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
Sees Amphibious Creatures.

Cloma Ross, nineteen years old. son
of Mrs. Johanna Ross, a hard work
ing widowed mother. is the lad who
went through one OF the worst whis-
key fits that has ever been seen in
the 'boose here He had fallen asleep
during the morning but during the at
ternoon he awakened and imagined
as all persons addicted TO the use of
liquor do. that snakes, toads and ev-
cry other venemous reptile in crea.
ton was trying to get him and strike
out his life. He cried out in terror at
the sight of the chimerical things he
saw and pleaded for some one to take
away the things before his eyes All
of the time his eyes were closed and
he was walking and rolling about the
inside of the grated door like mad
man. The mother of the boy was al
his side trying to calm him and bath
ed his head, talking all the while and
trying to soothes the boy
Finally quoted, young Ross told
the officers that everything before
his eyes looked black and he could
not see, an after effect which usually
follows an attack of the tremens
when present in a severe form such
as the youth in the station house suf
/ fered yesterday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-03
Going 10 Waste.

The German emperor has rs IL
ties" Mercy sakes!" exclaimed the
American heiress- And the empress
seems so healthy. too
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09
shape, with the proper material. was

shape, with the proper material, was adopted.
 Alderman Pomeroy introduced a res olution that was adopted preventing the property owners on Windham road and in the vicinity of Jillson's Hill from watering that thoroughfare. It was adopted, so that men in the em- ploy of the city may properly oil that section Of the macadam.
 Mayor Dunn again called the board s attention to the inactivity concerning sidewalk improvements and said that in his opinion the new amendment was only retarding work along such lines, and urged the board to do some thing. He also alluded to the matter of a public dumping ground and urg- ed that resolution be brought be- fore the common council making some provision for one, as at present the conditions were menace to the health of the citizens of the city.
 The standing committee on streets was empowered by resolution to go ahead with the improvements on West Main street, in the vicinity of the Pot ter and Holbrook property, to an ex- tent not to exceed the appropriation of $500 made for the purpose.
 The current monthly bills were vot- ed paid as read. A resolution was in troduced and adopted, with one dis senting vote, that of Alderman O'Con- nor, whereby the Langefield bill for a portion of the work that had been con- demned by City Engineer Mitchell be paid. A resolution was adopted where by the sanitary and sanatory commit tee was given the power to investigate
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09
MYSTIC
Miss Thurber Entertains Young Peo- pie's Society-Standard Machine Co.'S. Plant Closed Because of Death of President Wheeler.

The Young Peoples society of St Marks church met Monday evening with Miss Beatrice Thurber on Pearl street with an unusually large at tendance. After the business meet ing musical and literary programme was well carried out, and games were played The hostess. assisted by Misses Marlin and Eduale Prentice, served refreshments.
 Lemuel Gift has resigned at the Cottrell Lumber Co. His place will be taken by William BunnelI of Gales Closed Because of President wheeIer,s
 Death.
 The Standard Machinery companv's place of business was closed all day yesterday out of respect to Albert Wheeler, president of the concern. He leaves one brother. Charles E. Wheel CT, of this place. the business manager MT Wheeler was elected president last December.
 Personal Mention.
 Mrs John L. Hill of Norwich was a caller in town Monday. She has just returned from a three months stay in New York with her brother, Joshua Rogers, who is seriously i'll. Miss Elaine Sirrups has returr$sl to Jersey City after a lengthy visit with Miss Lora Congdon.
 Miss Stella Bradley is visiting with friends in Staten Island.
 Charles Beebe of Norwich is the
 
 ssuest of his sister. Miss Lillian Mall !cry.
 J. E. Hopwood has purchased of Mrs. John Paten her house and lot on Bank street and will take possession October l.
 Misses Sarah and Alice Macdonald. who are summering in K1llingly, are visiting for a week with Mrs. Herbert Davis.
 l.. J. Coburn of Boston is in town. Miss Lizzie Mercer of Cincinnati, O.. is the guest of her brother, Thomas Mercer.
 New York after six weeks visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. R. S. Ketchum.
 MT and Mrs. Frank Batty. MT. and Mrs Elias F. Wilcox are in Northfeld for a weeks visit
 Mrs. T. w. Ryley and family left Saturday for a months stay at the Willimantic camp grounds.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Sherman have returned to Boston after a months stay at the Benjamin cottage.
 Mrs. Hazel Trotter of South Man chester is the guest of Mrs. Helen Wilcox.
 Miss Helen Beebe of westneld. N J. is the guest of her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs H. H. lift
 Joseph Stoll of Worcester is the guest of his brother. William Stoll. Mrs. Charles Mclaughlin has re- urhed rom weeks vlslt Tn ProVl- ance.
 Ray Monticello is in Boston.
 Roy Judd of Norwich spent Sunday tn his family at Industrial Point. William Brand of New York is with family at Willow Point.
 Walter Knight spent Sunday with parents in Providence.
 Hiss Louise Paige is spending her cation with friends in Maine.
 .-a F. Moves of New Haven is in
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09
For Quick Relief from Hay Fever.

asthma and summer bronchitis take Foley's Honey and Tar. It quickly re- lieves the discomfort and suffering and the annoying symptoms disa ppear. It soothes and heals the infiamed air passages of the head, throat and bron- chial tubes. It contains no opiates and no harmful drugs. Refuse substi- tutes. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09

Health Coffee is the cleverest imi- tation of real coffee ever yet made. pr. Shoop created it from pure parched grains, malt. nuts, etc. Fine in flavor -is made in just one minute. No 20 or 30 minutes tedious boiling. Sample free. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09
The Two Attitudes.

= ference between Mayor Fl:z- d C.; Boston and Police Ccmmis sle. t'Meara seems to be fiat one .stsIre as usual, for notoriety. and
 0t;ier is working for ousi-less.- = I.t IT. I.ess- Tribune
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09

WHEN you want to put your busi- ness before the public there is no me dtum better than through the advertis- ing columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09

The Third Baptist Sunday school oi North Stonington will picnic at Pleas ant View to-day (TuesdayO They will make the trip without change ir a special car.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09
How-s Tnfss

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last Is years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09

Lodge, No If, l. O. o. F.. of Hope Valley.
 MT. Joslin had been working very steadily, had planned for q months vacation. and for that purpose Albert G. Martin, retired grocer, had been engaged in the store to get acquainted with MT. Joslins method, intending to have charge of the store during MT. Joslin's absence.
 This plan is basis for the belief that MT. Joslin was in failing health for some time. yet he never com plained, and gave no outward indi- cation that he was not in the best of health.
 Social Laconics.
 Peter Cristman. Jr., of Boston is visiting Westerly relatives.
 Mrs. G. L. Bailey of New York is visiting relatives in Westerly.
 R. M. Harris of Providence is the guest of his sister. Mrs. Augusta Pea body, in West Broad street.
 The Third Baptist Sunday school of North Stonington will picnic at Pleas ant View to-day (Tuesday-) They will make the trip without change in a special car.
 Ruth Place, age g, daughter of F. <A. I 4dCS, d cOlldStT dI OLOuOCOHldng beach, was brought to the Westerly hospital in an unconscious condition, i'll with bronchial pneumonia, Monday morning. She died within two hours after her arrival.
 The Potter Hill Athletic association has been formed with 32 members and these officers: Marvin Tourtellotte, president: Nathan Turner, vice-p presi- dent; Charles Opie, secretary; Cliff ford T. Barber, treasurer. The object is to encourage baseball and other clean sports.
 Work is progressing satisfactorily in the rebuilding of the Pawcatuck Valley street railroad Contractor McCaffrey said Monday that. weather permitting, the new rail work would be completed by Wednesday night and that the big cars could be run to Watch Hill Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09

l Everyone who is troubled with sore, sweaty or tender feet-swoIlen feet can quickly make their feet well nowl Here is instant rehef and lastIng5 TIZ makes sore feet well and swo1led feet are quickly reduced to their natl ural size. Thousands of ladies have been able to wear shoes a full siza Ismaller with perfect comfort.
 It's the only foot remedy ever nada (which acts on the principle of drawing out all the poisonous exudations which cause sore feet. Powders and othe1 remedies merely clog up the pores. TI3 cleanses them out and keeps them clean It works right off. You will feel better the very first time It's used, Use 1t week and you can forget yoJ eyer had sore feet. There is nothing I is for sale at all druggists, 25 cents pe3 box or direct. If you wish, from Wall 1 ter Luther Dodge & Co.,, Chicago. ILL
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09

the necessity of a public pump and report back to the next meeting.
 Adjournment was then taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09
AIDING. KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo

Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter- nalIy, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per bottle Sold by all Druggists
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-11
Stylish Long Coats.

e ONG COATS for oeeasion-general wear motoring
afternoon and evening The practical coats all about
~ quite their way the elegant Even
ing Wraps No need has been forgotten and coat
fashion overlooked And should
miss seeing this display.
Fullengh Seiftting Coats made of fine French
TAM navy black large collars and cuffs of polka
dotted foulard silk lined match Some trimmed with plain
silk.
$3.50 to S425O each.
Thee-ouarter Walking Coats imported
coverts very models Plain tailored full lined
with the finest quality silk Also lengths of
finished attractive
$3.50 to $500 each.
English Coats-th latest ulength garments for
travelling Made of raah and black silks and
Very and comfortable Large patch pockets turn
back cuffs; some have belted straps; others plain.
$500 to S25.O0 each.
Fuengh Coats of pongee and cloth of gold for motoring
and travelling: semttng others raglan style
med with black fancy silk shawl and noced collars
$3.50 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-11
FLIRTING COSTS HIM $1,000.
Man Loses Money When He Waves
Handkerchief at Girls.

CHICAGO. H.. April 11.-One thousand
dollars was the price paid by Frank
Franta for a moments Irritation with
number Of pretty girls in front Of o five-
cent theater ut Blue Island avenue and
Throop street last night when, in pulling
out a handkerchief to wave at them. he
accidentally drew out a roll OF paper
money amounting to $1,000, the savings
of FIVE years.
Franta, who later told the police OF
the Canalport avenue station that he had
been afraid to place the money in the
bank, carried it wrapped in a cloth and
tied with a string. In pulling out the
handkerchief. he said, he must have pull
ed the money out with 1t, but failed to
notice his loss until he had walked two
blocks from the scene. Then he returned
to the spot where he had pulled out the
handkerchief and found the cloth and the
string, but the money was gone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-11
New Silk w aiStS.

~HARMNG and decidedly practical the dessy Chiffon
Cloth Bouses Of which showing attractive
w line, in all the wanted suit colors
pretty model is navy blue, cluster tucked
embroidered in blue silk lined with white silk ousseline
high collar and yoke Of chiffon embroidered
model tucked and ornamented with Grecan
brodery in self throughout with white net
high collar and yoke of white net Colors bue olive
and black Price, Sl0.SW
Still another model is aover tucked and finished with
yoke and gold Also trimmed with white
Colors leather and canard Price
others plain tucked Prices $575 $3.50
Striped Silk Waists, of soft tafeta and wash materials in
plain broken stripes and tones blending with suit shades
Prices. $3.75 to $1,000
Dainty Chiffon and Aover Net Bouses growing popu
larity. We showing them in soft tones and black
Prices. $3.50 to $f2.75
Thi d6ooc0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-11

my opinion constipation is responsible for most
ailments. There are tbirty-two feet OF human
bowels. which is really a sewer pipe. When this
pipe becomes elogged the whole system becomes
poisoned. causing biliousness, indigestion and i'm
pure blood. which often produces rheumatis
and kidney ailments. No woman who suffers
with constipation or any liver complaint can FL.
pect to have . clear complexion. or enjoy good
health.
Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills a tonic to the
stomach. liver and nerves They invigorate In.
stead Of weakening: they enrich the blood In
stead Of impoverlshing it; they enable the stom.
ach to get all the nourishment from food that il
put into It.
These pills contain calomel. NO dope; they
are soothing, healing and stimulating. They
school the bowels to act without physic. Price.
% cents. mh21-m&f.St70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-11
Democracy at West Point.
Day and Temper Spoiled.

Tired feet have spoiled many a day and many
. temper: they wear on nerves and disposition.
Johnson's Tsot Soap is q soothing and refreshing
cembination OF borax, iodine and bfan-RivnR
rest to tired feet and instant relief to those
that ache. large cake for 25c. with your
msney hack IL you are not satisfied. For sale
locally By Henry Evans. II. z. Ogram. O'Don.
nsil's Drug Stores. the Peoples Pharmacy, 7th
ct. ana Massachusetts ave; Goldenberg's. LAns-
bufgh 4 Bro, s. Kann Sons Co.. PalaIs
Rsyai. A. rasuer, and other druggists, department
and shoe stores. Wilbur A. WEIGH Sole DIS.
tsisuser, COS Fiatiren building. n. 7.