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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27
JOHN Owens
SERVED we'll
Former City Fireman, Dog.catcher
and Faithful Workman Died
at 1920 This Morn
Ing.
80 YEARS WITH CITY
| Tall and Familiar Figure Of coored
Man Recognized by Almost
Every One In
keokuk.
so YEARS WITH CITY

John J. Giyens, the tall, colored and
familiar figure in the service of the
city for fifty years, died at twenty
minutes past midnight after long
illness of FIVE or six months from
drcpsy He was Ga years old.
At an early hour this morning, the
fire bells tolled in the stations for the
deceased who had been connected
with that department since its earliest
days and made runs with the old hand
engines years ago before the present
water system was in use.
John Owens came to Keokuk from
Palmyra, Mo-, the place of his BIRTH,
when a small boy only few years
old. AS soon as he was able to work,
he became attached to the workings
of the fire department and had spent
!! years Of his life about the station
/ houses, as minute man, extra pipe
man and assisted in the care of the
| apparatus number Of years.
John Givens was dog-catcher for
| the city and worked as special Off
| Ger at the same llHlS ne Was d hdpl'
| tue of the fire stations. During his
/ day" John Givens, or "Shug" as his
! friends were wont to call him. caught
many stray animals, geese and way.
ward property and though this means
and working as porter at various
places. he earned livelihood.
For the past eight or ten months
! the deceased had been unable tc
/ work, though not confined to his bed
! in point of service, John Givens was
probably the Oldest in the citys EN-
ployes.
] The faithful wife, Mrs. Martha Civ
ems survives and an aged mother who
! is nearly ninety years old, Mrs. Mary
Hardin who lives in this city with
her daughter two daughters. Misses
| Nioba OF keokuk and Maud Givens Of
/ Kirksville, Mo-, brother, Alber
Triplet. and three sisters, Mrs. Martha
Johnson and Mrs. Mary Holt of keo
kuk and Mrs Margaret Howard of Des
| Moines are the surviving relatives.
The deceased was member of tht
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27
The eurgomaster.

"The Burgomaster,' which comes
to the Grand opera house next Satur-
day, matinee and evening. April %,
is perhaps the best musical attrac.
ton we will ger this season. Manag.
er VIM. P. Cullen, who has given us
many good things by the way, is the
producer. and he has spared neither
time nor expense in making this
seasons production better than ever
before. The cast is headed by Leo
Kendall. who PLAYS Peter Stuyvesant,
the cid one-legged governor of New
Amsterdam, Mr.. Kendall is the Burg-
omaster and has never been seen to
better ADVANTAGE than in this part.
He is supported by company OF
forty people in which the principals
are most Of the originals. Mr.. Cullen
always makes feature of his chorus,
and this seasons presentation is no
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27

on April 81, 1910, alleging that 1t was
the last will and testament
The matter was threshed out in
county court during Judge Gamers
term of office, and ne decided for the
will dated March 5. Judge Akers de-
cision is reversal Of this, but the
attorneys for the persons to whom
requests were made on the basis OF
friendship declare they will appeal
and have the circuit court ruling re-
versed.
The heirs to the estate who win
their point through yesterdays decis-
ion are: Jane Ham. Ellen Wheeler,
James Craig and Wesley Craig. I'm
der the will which has been held good
they will receive property of the APP
proximate value of $4,000 Other
wise their share will be but $500.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27
Wash Those Pimnles Off.

Use d. D. D., that mild, soothing
wash, that recognized remedy for Ec-
zema and all skin troubles. First drops
take away that awful burning itch,
cleanse the skin-wash away every
pimple-eyery impurity Nothing like
d. d. d. for the complexion.
Get 25c trial bottle today, worth
ten times its cost to have a bottle in
the house. At any rate, drop into our
store to talk over the merits of this
wonderful prescription. McGrat'
Bros. Drug Co. and Wilkinson & Co
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27
At podae,s s.

The Pi.ture Without a Name is on
tonight at Dodge's, the management
Offering free pass for one month to
the one suggesting the most appropri-
ate name, the only rule governing the
contest is, that you must be present
tonight when the picture is shown,
otherwise your suggestion is not valid.
The picture is an interesting one
and is we'll worth Your while to see
IT. In addition to this. an Essanay
Photo-Play, Across the Plains, will be
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27
Cid I,ady's Sage Advice.

Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Mamie
Towe, Of 102 W. Main street, this city,
says: If you had seen me before !
began to take Cardui. you would not
think was the same person. Six
doctors failed to do me good, and my
friends thought l would die. could
hardly get out of bed or walk step,
At last an old lady advised me to
take Cardui, and now can go most
anywhere All ailing women need
Cardui, as gentle refreshing tonic
especially adapted to their peculiar
ailments. 1t is reliable, vegetable
remedy, successfully used for oye'
80 years. You ought to try it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27

shown This subject shows a very
exciting fight between the cowboys
and Indians which brought down the
house last night, it being realistic
enough to arouse your fighting blood.
The Troublesome Secretaries, Vita.
graph comedy Of the refined type.
amused old and young alike.
This company has reputation of
turning ont some of the very best
comedy pictures, away from the slap
stick variety, of any of the other com
panies.
In order to give every one a chance
at the picture without name, there
will he three shows tonight at Z 5 and
. o'clock
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27
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|. Beware of Tight Cough,
Precedes Pneumonia.
HON. -Made Syrup / Dos n.

You can make simple laxative cough
syrup which will loosen the highest
cough in one hour and cure any cough
or cold in a very short time. Here is the
formula:
Essence mentho-laxene ....2 Ozs. II
Granulated sugar syrup ....... 1915 Ozs,
Make the syrup by using pint of
granulated sugar and half pint of
boiling water. Mix. stir and let cool
Then go to the drug store and buy a
21a OF. package of Essence Mentho-Lax-
enc concentrated. empty it into pint
bottle and fill UP with the syrup. Take
a. -teaspoonful every hour or two as need
ed and you will soon be entirely rid of
your cough and cold This relieves and
cures old people quicker and surer than
anything ever heard of. aud 1t is ust
fine for children, they like the taste so
we'll.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27

Germs of Disease should be prompt
" expelled from the blood. This is a
time when the system is especially
susceptible to them. Get rid of all
impurities in the blood by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and thus fortify
your whole body and prevent illness.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27

exception, as the press wherever they
have played speak of it as being the
best singing and dancing one seen
in years. The production is brand
new, also the costumes which were
purchased at Marshall Fields, Chr
cago, this summer. Seats now selling.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27
In the WAY.

From one mans point of view an.
other man may be all right in his
way. provided he isn't in the way OF
the first man.-Puck.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27
cannlbal Cave pweIIers.

Recent discoveries in Norway Of
human bones mixed with hearth ashes
indicate that the cave jewellers of the
North cape were canniha.s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27

Bethel M. E. church and services will
be held there Saturday afternoon at
2:3o John Givens was also member
of the u. B. S. lodge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27

UNITED STATES Engineer Office. Kansas
City. Mo-. March 80. 1911 SEALED proposals
fer constructing and delivering steel balges
viii ne rec i've d he until II noon, May l,
1911 and then publicly opened lnforna-
tion furnished on appiica ton. Edward Il.
schultz Major, Engrs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27
Five Hundred Knights viii Gather
Here on Sunday to go Through
Program that Has Been
Arranged.
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
Program for Banquet In Evening j.
Strong one-st. Louis Team
to Put on Third
Degree

i ne program Tor the Tri-City initia-
ton to be held in Keokuk Sunday un-
der the auspices of De La Sale coun-
Gil, No. 619, knights of Columbus, has
been arranged. The visiting and local
knights will gather at the Hotel Keo-
kuk in the morning at $3.50 o'clock
and march in a body to st. Peters
Catholic church where solemn high
mass will be read by Very Rev. James
w Gillespie and his assistants. In
the afternoon the second and third
degrees will be exemplified and in the
evening banquet will be served at
Woodmen hall. Following is the
entire program for the day.
Day Program.
Morning, 9 a. M, march In body
from Hotel Keokuk to st. Peters
church to attend solemn high mass
at 10 o'clock.
Very Rev. James W. Gillespie, cele-
brant
Rev James NJ Dunnion, deacon.
Rcv. George C. Giglinger, sub-dea-
con
Sermon by Rev. Father Foley OF
Quincy. III.
Rev Father Fegers of Sterling, ILL.,,
master of ceremonies.
Afternoon, 80 p. M, exemplifica-
tinn of second degree by Grand Knight
Carr and staff of Burlington council.
ExemI LITIGATION of third degree by
Dir. r z. Kane and staff of ST. Louis,
Mo-
Evening, $50 p. m.-Banquet.
Menu.
Fruit cocktail
Roast Turkey
Cold ham Cold tongue
Mashed potatoes French peas
Pickles Olives Celery
Hot rolls
Lemon ice
Chicken salad Sailed waters
Brick ice cream
Assorted cakes Coffee
Mint Patties
Fruit Cigars
Toasts.
MuS1c--f5F ORCHESTRA
Toastmaster-Hon. D. F, Miller
Keokuk.
Address of Welcome-E. P. McMan
us, Keokuk.
A Journey Through Life-FranF
G. Norton, Burlington.
Columbus Rev. Father Foley, Quin
cy
Reflections Edward G. Dunn, Ma
son CITY.
..eligious Prejudice and Our Order
A. J.. Kessler, Fort Madison.
The Order-Prof. j. H. Sherlock
Graceville, MINI.
The Spirit Of '76-Dr. R, E. Kane
ST Louis.
Impressions of the Day-E w. Nc
Manus, Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-04-27

A stirrer Up Of Trouble.
Anger is stone cast into a wasp1'
nest. Malabar proverb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

long standing. Used in starch, it will give a satisfactory gloss. It will re- move discolorations from gilt mirrors and picture frames. Used with bl l. ing for lace curtains, it will make them look like new.
 Fascinating are boxes which are found in the shops just now. Gov cred with paper or cretonne in holi- day design, these boxes will do duty not only for holding the Christmas gift, but for handkerchiefs, gloves, veils, robbons and a thousand what nots during the rest of the year.
 Speaking of passepartout, this is most useful in the kitchen for label ing jars and cans. The gummed flaps of envelopes which have come through the mail unsealed are excel lent, too. One woman, a physicians s wife, has learned the value of adhe- sive plaster for labels. It sticks splendidly.
 Now that bamboo furniture is used so universally suggestion about cleaning it may not go unnoticed. This should be done with soap and warm water, to which salt has been added. And the mixture must be put on with a brush and then wiped off with clean cloths until the article is dry and glis- tens. Ordinary laundry soap will remove the natural gloss of the wood and leave it dull if salt is not added.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

the advent of the spring season.
 The display of china and cut grass in the basement is one of the finest ever seen in the city. The cut glass is of the best make in the newer as we'll as the older designs, exhibiting an endless line of patterns. as well as some designs which have never before been shown. The display of silver ware is also one of the largest ana best ever given by the store. Here are found afternoon tea kettles. can dalabras. bottles. silver edged glasses, steak and fish blanks with silver sides, most of them in tle Sheffield patterns. Reads is a most suitable place TOT that wedding present.
 Following out their usual custom. a souvenir of Fair Week is given with each purchase of two dollars. The souvenir this year is a crystal vase with sterling silver deposit, a very neat and ornamental little present
 The arranging of the many displays. +he decorating of the four floors with all it's resultant work has consumed much time and thought among the efficient corps of co-workers. whose efforts are thoroughly appreciated by the many hundreds who visited the big store both yesterday and today and will be by the thousands who will make a call during the remaining days of the week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
Supreme Officers $. Of Bethlehem
 Made Welcome

The nine lodges of the Shepherds of Bethlehem in this city and Strat- ford entertained the officers of the Supreme Lodge last evening with 8 banquet at the G. A. R. hall in the Sturdevant building. Mayor E. T. Buckingham, a member of the order, welcomed the guests.
 Among the supreme officers present were: William J. Miller, supreme commander, Philadelphia; Eva A, wyckoff, supreme scribe, Camdeni George w. Vandecar. vice command er Brooklyn; Harry I. Onfonr trea- urer, Philadelphia; John F. Ballan- tyne, chairman credential committee Ansonia: James Darby, law commit tee, New Haven; Margaret A. Lani- mond, home committee, this citys Nellie l.. Teller, past supreme cona- mander, this city
 About 65 sat down to the banquet which was held at o'clock. Follow ing, an entertainment was held, about 300 participating. The committee who had charge, and made the union of the lodges @ success were Mrs. Nellie L. Teller, Mrs Alice Pulyer, Miss Mamie Pulver, Mrs. Neft, Mrs. Margaret hammond, Mrs. Mary Frost, Mrs Catherine Boylan, J. R. Johnson Frank Squires, Mrs. Margaret Kreu4 ter, MT. and Mrs. J. W. Rogerson. Mrs Mary Griggs, Mrs. Mary Wild. man, Miss Martha Sharp, Mrs. Fannie Joyce and W. H. Casey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

An opportunity is now offered every reader of this paper to consult the worlds most famous beauty special ist, Harriet Meta, of Paris, London and Syracuse, absolutely free.
 A little over three years ago there was nothing known which, in our judgment. would actually remove wrinkles, but at that time Mile. Meta made the important discovery which has since made her famous in two continents.
 She demonstrated the great power of her new process by taking her own wrinkles out with it in three nights, after face massage, masks, straps steaming pots, etc, had all failed, ana today Mile. Meta's face IS still free from wrinkles, her cheeks full and plump and her skin and complexion is a delight to behold. Tn fact, by many she is considered the, most beau- tiful woman in all Paris.
 Her remarkable discovery was brought before the judges of the Paris International Exposition and the Rome Exposition Internationale for their investigation, and in both ln- stances they quickly awarded her Gold Medals thereon. The French government also honored her with a patent on her new process, and pat
  government at Washington.
 London journals sent their Beauty Editresses to investigate her methods. and their high Inducements of her discoveries made her famous almost overnight. so that she was eagerly sought after by French countesses and Englsh ladies of high title and rank. The Beauty Editress of the London Onlooker wrote: "An inter view with Mile. Meta left me per suaded that here at last might De found the secret to restore youth ana bea uty."
 Many of those who have used her process report most astonishing re- suits. Mrs. Mary J. Davis, of A so. 4th street, East St Louis, ILL, says: .sMy wrinkles were very deep and or long standing, so you can imagine my surprise when. after only two appllca- tions they entirely disappeared.' Mrs L. F. Haskell, of San Francisco, Cal1f., writes: CT am 50 years old. Conse- uuently nay wrinkles were of long standing and I hs' nor thought IL possible to erase them. but now When I view my changed reflection in the mirror I can scarcely realize the transformation that has been wrought Mrs M. A. Edwards. oI Raleigh, N. C., says: Slnce uslng the treatment I look younger than 1 did 25 years ago. Mrs. M. l.. Lee, 221 East Virginia street, EvansVlile'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
PADS AND FASHIONS

Pearl dog collars are no longer worn.
 Colored collars are seen on white blouses.
 Laces of all kinds will be worn in profusion
 The classic silk cashemires have risen again.
 RosetteS of silk are used on many linen frocks.
 Often buckles are made of linen to match the belt.
 For afternoon costumes the large hat is in order.
 Toques made entirely of flowers will be much worn.
 It is a pretty fashion to have belt and jabOt to match
 The newest hats for girls are the rolling-brim sailors.
 Even washable cotton and linen materials are beaded.
 Pansy blooms form the design of one of the newest Veils.
 Exquisite are the bags and reticules of heavy Venetian lace.
 Very novel are the umbrella ham, dies of crystal set with jewels.
 The grosgrain ribbon guard for eye glasses is now a familiar sight.
 The Chantilly lace veil has been discarded by the smart women.
 The introduction of silk on linen is an important one this season.
 Very smart are the antique filet laces, resembling old altar draperies.
 The fichu of net and finest nous seline trim satin or cashmere gowns
 A new Greek band head-dress of cut steel is made with plaques over each ear.
 Small coral beads with white em- brOidery are most youthful looking and smart.
 Marquisette, so much worn last winter continues tO hold its popII1ar- ity this spring.
 Embroidery done with beads trims many ends and loops of the lovely saShes.
 Particularly refined and desirable Is bag of black moire lined with leather.
 The sash will be one of the features this spring. Some are placed very high at the back.
 Buttons of black silk or satin are effective little ways of trimming a dress of linen.
 Net all-overs in patterns of solid dots reSemb bling porcelain beads will enjoy decided vogue.
 New mohairs. soft as silk, are ex- tremely attractiv with a wide satin stripe of the same.
 Beyond question the most promin- ent factor in decoration just now IS the white porcelain bead.
 The new polo coats are made with shawl collar and a belt which goes only across the back.
 The return of the lace hat will be welcomed by many Women to whom the airy style is becoming.
 Beaded waistings promise great success for the coming season. They were novelties last summer.
 For those who persist in their liIi- ing for white lace veiIs there are nev ones heavily woven in bird design.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
WRINKLES

dences of esteem which were show cred upon them.
 LECTURED BEFORE ART LEAGUE
 Members of the Bridgeport Art League met yesterday afternoon to hear an extremely interesting lecture by Mrs. J. W. Bailey of Middletown, upon '"The Passion Play at Oberam- mergau." Mrs. Bailey is an excellent speaker and has a number of hand some stereopticon views of the Pas sion Play, with which sine Illustrates her discourse. Her hearers voted that the lecture was one of the most enjoy- able within the history of the club. ALLIANCE FRANCHISE LECTURE.
 The next to the last lecture of the season before the Bridgeport group of the Alliance Francaise was delivered at the Stratfield last night by Prof. George Lamouret, of the College Of the City of New York. His subject was '"Thes Popular Festivals of France, illustrated with a number of brilliant stereopticon views. The sub- ject matter of tn electure naturally afforded an extremely interesting field, and the members of the Alliance en- joyed the treat greatly, particularly the excellent French in which the lee ture was couched.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
LOCAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE.

Al the home of Mrs. Charles G.. San- ford yesterday afternoon about IS local women met to discuss the expediency of forming a local Woman's Suffrage League It was decided to form the league, but the details will be left until after the mass meeting in War ner hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER CHANGED

Captain Samuel Wright, who fos the past seven years has been keepef of the Bridgeport Light, has been transferred to the Capel Hill light near the Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey He is an honorary menioes of the Pequonnock Yacht club. Hft family will leave the local light houss this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
THE COMING GENERATION.

The very foundation of the whole commonwealth is the proper bringing up of the young people.-Cicero.
 Children are the capital of the state. Do you consent to the wasting of twenty-five per cent of our capital Ennually? Give us good motherhood Aad good percentage conditions. and I have no despair of the future of this or any other country.-John Burns.
 Neglect of children is not only criminal, it Is suicidal-Davtd Watson
 TNe business of rearing a baby must he classified as an "extra-hazar- dous occupation
 Infart mortality is the most sensi- tive index we possess of social well fare-NSTsholme.
 We musN look to the mothers Of the country for the country's welfare Froebel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
TO HOLD EASTER SALE.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Peo- ple's Presbyterian church will hold an Easter sale on Thursday and Friday. Especial efforts are being put forth to make this affair a great success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
LADIES' DAY AT SEASIDE CLUB.

An excellent program has been ar ranged for the Seaside Club this ev- ening, which will be Ladies Day." The entertainment will be given un- der the direction of Arthur Baker, a New York humorist, assisted by Fred erick Watson, pianist; Miss Lorraine Armour, soprano; and Master Joseff, a violinist