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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-03

Doctor Bertram commenced the
study of medicine about 1916 gradu-
ating in Germany in 1849, as physician
and surgeon. Emmigrating to the
United States, he landed at New Or
leans in 1852. There he became recog-
nized because of his skill and was
appointed assistant city physician
and physician to Howard Association,
during the yellow fever epidemic of
1853, which was prevalent in New
Orleans, at the time. From 1854 to
1857, inclusive, Doctor Bertram was
physician to the Charity hospital In
1858, he went to st. Joseph, Mo-, and
four years later, in go, was commits
stoned military surgeon with the rank
OF major. He was commissioned bat
allion surgeon and medical director
of the army at st. Joe and was surg
eon-general of northwest Missouri,
having charge of Blakemore House,
st. Charles House and Riverside Mil
itary hospitals.
Becoming mentally and physically
Frustrated because of overtaxed brain
and body, Doctor Bertram resigned as
military surgeon in July, 1854.
At that time he was sufferer from
muscular paralysis and inflammatory
rheumatism.
Was U. s. Consul.
Among the important positions held
during his long career was Doctor
Bertram's appointment as consul I'M
der President Grants administration,
to Montevideo, republic of Uruguay,
South America. in 1872. Doctor Bert
ram was also consulting physician of
the marine hospital of Montevideo
from 1872 to 1874.
Returning to ST. Joseph on account
of Ill health, Doctor Bertram remain
ed there for awhile and then came to
Keokuk in 1876. Here. the subject
was United States examining ply
stefan. He was also member of the
state Medical Society and Of the
Keokuk Medical society. At one
time he was a member of the Knights
of Honor lodge.
One Daughter Survives.
Dr. VIM. Bertram and Miss w. Shoe
nam, native Of Germany, were mar
ried in 1854 To the union, one daugh-
ter. Pauline, was born. Dr.. Pauline
Bertram was a graduate in Europe In
1871 and has been practitioner In
Keokuk since 1891. The wife died a
number of years ago, and DR.. Pauline
Bertram is the only surviving reia-
tive.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-03
NUMEROUS HONORS
OF OR. BERTRAM
Oldest Physician and Surgeon In
keokuk, Passed Away at His
Home This Morning
at 7 O'clock.
WAS A U. $. CONSUL
Military and Professional Recognition
rendered Him Through the
Offices He Re-
eeived.

Passing from life whose sphere
had given him both professional and
civic honors, DIR. William Bertram,
the Oldest physician in Keokuk, died
this morning at his home, 92o Blon-
deau street, after several years of
declining health. attributable to his
advanced years.
For thirty-five years, Doctor Bert
ram has been practitioner OF med
lcines here and since graduating as a
physician and surgeon in the land of
his nativity. Germany, in 1s49, he
had practiced. One of the most bril-
liant of medical writer's and treating
all subjects of medicines and surgery,
the deceased DR. VIM Bertram had
won distinction in his profession.
Eccentric and of versatile nature,
he was greatly respected and loved by
the many, however, who had come to
know him in his years of residence
here.
The death Of Doctor Bertram today
came after period of long illness
though he had been able to be about
and not confined to his bed for any
great length of time.
Was Prussian.
William Bertram was born in Prus
STA, Germany, February 26. 1926. He
was the son of Chris F., and Pauline
(Saydawitz) Bertram.
In all there were six children born
to the parents Of the late Doctor
Bertram.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-03

Don't trifle with cold is good adj
vice for prudent men and women. 1t
may be vital in case of child. There
is nothing better than Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for coughs and colds
in children. 1t is safe and sure. For
sale by all dealers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-03
FoIey's Kidney Remedy VS.. Hope.
less Case.

Hon, Ark. j E. Freeman says: II
had a severe case of kidney trouble
and could not work and my case
seemed hopeless One large bottle OF
Foiey's Kidney Remedy cured me and
! have never been bothered since. !
always recommend It Wilkinson &
Co
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-03
PERSONALS.

Leo E. Jackson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott Humbert of Keosauqua are
visiting in the city.
FLOYD Grumpy of Tacoma, Wash,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. w. v. Mar
tin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-03
James C. DahIman, "cowboy" Mayor
Of Omaha, "Throws the Lariet."

OF Of"dHa, N oWs thc -o'ce
Mayor Jas. c. Dahlman started his
career as a cowboy. and is at present
mayor of Omaha, and has the follow
ing record. Sheriff of Dawes Co.,
Neb., three terms; mayor Of Chadron,
two terms; democratic national COM
mitteeman, eight years; mayor OF
Omaha, six years. and In 1910 candi-
date for governor of Nebraska. Writ
ing to Foley & Co, Chicago, he says:
II have taken Foley Kidney pills and
they have given me a great deal Of re-
lief SO cheerfully recommend them"
Yours truly,
(Signed) James c. Dahlman.
Wilkinson e Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-03
One DAUGHTER Survives.

The best plaster. A piece Of flannel
dampened with Chamberlain's Lini-
ment and bound on over the affected
parts is superior to plaster and
costs only one-tenth as much. For
sale by all dealers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-03
We Sell
Devoe Paint
$500 Gallon 4

and guarantee that It will cover more
and wear longer than any other paint
made
Graham guardian., 1911-03-17
BEGINNING OF THE END

Not much use to say great deal
about the vote of the United States
Senate by virtue Of which William
Lorimer, of Illinois. retains his seat
in that body. The decision repre-
sents about the average of Yankee
honesty. Lorimer's seat was bought
for him. There was no proof that
he did the buying or that he knew
it was being done. If he was clever
enough to get by" with nothing
more attaching to him than strong
suspicion, he's all right. Besides
he was poor boy" he rose by
his own exertions," *he never de-
serted a friend, the night was ney-
er too dark for him to go out and
do someone favor" That's what
goes" in this country. On the
strength of the one-hundredth part
of what was proved as having been
done for Lorimer a member of the
British Parliament would be un-
seated. But Lorimer's vindication
by the Senate may be the beginning
of the end of the Senate. We too
will abolish or sweepingly amend
our House OF Lords. Mirror,
Graham guardian., 1911-03-17
alone, can you wonder that money
should be scarce?

alone, can you wonder that money
should be scarce?
We are informed that our mills
cannot dispose of al the flour they
make, although the quality is good,
and still the people who raise the
wheat will go to store and insist
on buying foreign-made flour at
higher prices. Can they consistently
expect a high price for wheat when
the product of this same wheat they
will not take for their own con-
sumption?
The mills in the valley during this
season now nearing a close have
ground very nearly three million
pounds Of wheat. The demand for
chicken feed has been fully supplied.
Can this other three million pounds
be sold except in the form of flour?
We advise our constituents to
try the valley -four, and although
the bread may be little darker, we
believe they will find it sweetar, as
lit is not artificially bleached and con-
tains all the nutriment Of the wheat.
Graham guardian., 1911-03-17
A PRETTY WEDDING
Miss Juanita Kelsey Is Married
to Byron r. Nash

Wednesday evening, March 4th,
the Southern Pacific Hotel was the
scene of a charming wedding when
Miss Juanita Kelsey, only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Kelsey, be-
came the bride of Byron Rowell
Nash. The ceremony took place in
the large dinning room before one
of the largest crowds ever assembled
in Bowie, the Rev. P. D. Gardner
officiating.
The bridal party was preceded by
four little children, little Sadie
Hindman, Leonard Kelsey, Ethel
Gitchell and Victor Hindman, carry
ing flowers.
The bride was handsomely attired
in white messaline and carried a
bouquet of pink and white carna-
tions. Miss May Williams attended
the bride as maid of honor. She
was attired in pink silk. Joe Nash
was best man.
In one end of the dining room a
bower had been arranged of smilax
and white carnations, under which
the bride and groom with their at
tendants stood.
Following the ceremony the bride
and groom received the congratula-
tons of the assembled guests after
which a dance was given in their
honor. At twelve o'clock refresh
ments were served.
The bride is a talented musician
and has host of friends in Bowie
where she grew up from childhood.
The groom is a Southern Pacific
fireman and is we'll known in rail-
road circles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nash left on a
honeymoon trip, which will include
San Francisco and points in South
ern California. On their return
they will make their home in Bowie.
Range News.
Graham guardian., 1911-03-17
A QUESTION TO ANSWER

Are the people of this valley in
terested in its products? 1t would
seem that they are not by the
amount Of foreign products shipped
into our farming community which
could be and are raised in the valley.
A very small area planted to beans
would supply our home consump-
ton and we should raise enough to
supply our .neighboring mining
camps. Beans at all times meet a
ready sale.
Just stop and think of the guam
tity of foreign flour which is shipped
into this community where we raise
fine wheat which is made into good
grade of -four. We are told that
there is an average of thirty thou
sand pounds per week shipped into
the valley. This is one million, five
hundred and sixty thousand pounds
per year. which, at three dollars and
twenty-five cents per hundred (which
is below the average cost, amounts
ao fifty thousand seven hundred
GVilars.
When you figure that this amount
OF money is drained from our home
people every year for one commodity
Graham guardian., 1911-03-17
GROW PEANUTS

One of the most profitable crops
that can be grown in the Gila valley,
and one that is certain to be sue
cessful, is the peanut.
Peanuts will grow in any light,
sandy soil. They should be planted
in March or April. In planting, the
shelled peanuts should be planted at
intervals of about twenty inches in
rows three feet apart. The rows
should be ridged to keep a small ir-
rigating stream between.
The vines will bloom six weeks
after planting and the fertilized
seeds, in the form Of pegs, will
shoot toward the ground in order to
bury themselves in the soil and COM
plete their development.
In this climate the vines should
be we'll irrigated. From three to
four irrigations month. Cultiva-
ton after each irrigation will keep
the nuts out of the irrigating fur
rows.
There are several varieties: Span
ish and Indian Runner, Virginia
Red, Jumbo and Steckler's Nam
moth. Indian Runner is about the
best variety for this, climate.
The peanuts are harvested in
early autumn, when the leaves be-
gin to turn yellow. The vines are
lifted with spading fork and placed
in piles to be cured. The crop is
picked from the vines by machinery.
The crop will yield about 5000
pounds to the acre, and can be sold
in local markets at eight cents per
pound, which would be $240.0 90 per
acre. The cultivation of the crop
would be about $500 per acre,
leaving about $165. 90 per acre profit.
AS an additional crop for the val
ley, peanuts would be very profit
able, and the markets are close at
hand. Our farmers in the valley
should put in several acres this sea-
son and realize what a good money
getter peanuts are.
Graham guardian., 1911-03-17
WOMAN LEGISLATOR AS
ORATOR

Mrs. Mary Bellamy. the only wo-
man member of the State Legisla-
ture of Wyoming, has been appoint
ed on the credentials committee and
on the standing committee for edu-
cation and libraries. She first spoke
in the legislature or public roads
and later delivered a long address
on the bill for primary elections.
Graham guardian., 1911-03-17

Notwithstanding the presidents s
turbid language of ,regretful &C.
ceptance of Ballinger's resignation,
the happy fact is Ballinger is out
and Pinchot man is in. Would
that Bailey's resignation" had like
result. Mirror.
Graham guardian., 1911-03-17
MARCH II, 1911.
A SENATOR THAT STANDS
STILL

Whether Mr.. Bailey is in the sem
ate or out of the senate is matter
that concerns mostly himself and
the people Of Texas.
The reasons given by Mr.. Bailey
for his Resignation are interesting,
in showing that the senator has not
kept up with the march of events
and is out of touch with the views
held by most of the thinking and
doing people in this year Of our
Lord 1911.
Mr.. Bailey resigned because Ari-
zona was about to be admitted into
the Union with constitution pro-
viding for the initiative and refer
endum. Mr.. Bailey regards these
things as "Populistic." Mr.. Bailey
probably meant "Socialistic."
If MIR. Bailey is resigning for this,
and will resign again when some-
thing equally radical is proposed to
the Congress of the United States,
he might as we'll make his esigna-
ton absolute now.
The initiative and referendum is
a theory growing in favor with the
people, because by it they are seek
ing to recover certain rights that
their unfaithful public servants at
tempted to turn over to and to vest
in privilege.
The initiative andreferendum may
be crude, but it will accomplish a
purpose. After a while we may
find some better instrumentality
than it to keep in the hands of the
people those things which properly
belong to them.
Thirty years ago corporations
locked employees out, or when there
was a war between labor and capi-
tai, the capitalists fortified them
selves behind what was considered
to be sound opinion, that man has
a right to do what he wishes with
what he owns.
This sentence was an axiom gen.
Grafton ago, but now all modern
thinkers hold it to be false theory,
and on the law books there are pro-
visions for compulsory arbitration,
and laws, many Of them telling the
owner of property how he must con-
troll it.
Thirty years ago the railroads had
a right to charge any freight rate
they saw fit. Now the railroads ad-
nit the right Of the government to
regulate freight rates.
The world is travelling fast, and
Senator Bailey is as man standing
still.--Commercial Appeal.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06
TRACE CRIMINALS
WITH DEFENSE
fund
Local Machinists Union Suggests New
Use for Fund Now in Hands of
Barrow. = They Also Con-
denim the Boy Scouts.

The Mcnamara boys continue to
come in for a full share of condem-
nation from local unions in Grand
Junction. Last night the carpenters
and machinists added a new thought
TO the situation by suggesting the use
of the big defense fund, when collec-
ted from barrow. as a means of run
ming down other crooks in union la
Dor who are using the influence of
organized labor for their personal ag-
grandizement or for protection from
criminal indictments.
The carpenters also passed a reso-
luton condemnatory OF the Boy
Scouts movement.
The resolutions of both unions fol-
low:
1 "Whereas. 1t has come to our no.
yice that there is movement on foot
to form a company of Boy Scouts in
Grand Junction. and
Whereas. we believe it would
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06
MORE SETTLERS.
NOT PROJECTS.
IS OPINION
Says Irrigation Investments Are Very
Poorly Constructed.-Want More
Irrigation and Not More Irn-
cation Works.

Chicago. Dec. 1.-THE West is in
need of more irrigaJing than of ir-
rigation works, more settlers than
new projects. according to a report Of
r. p. Telle. of the United States
Census Bureau, la charge of irriga-
ton before the National Irrigation
Congress here today. The report
shows the increase of irrigated acre
age from 1889 to 1908. the nature of
the enterprises by which the projects
have been completed and the per
centage OF land actually under irriga-
ton as compared to the acreage for
which water is available.
Such condition means that the
land actually irrigated must bear the
expense for the idle land. or that the
investor in irrigation must wait in
definitely for returns upon his money.
His own legitimate burden is all the
new settler can possibly bear and
possibly the investor must carry the
load"
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06
LIGHTNING KILLS FEW.

In 1906 lightning killed only 1G9
people in this whole country. Ones
chances of death by lightning are less
than two in a million. The chance of
death from liver, kidney or stomach
trouble is vastly greater, but not if
Electric Bitters be used, as Robert
Madsen, of West Burlington, Ia, has
proved. Four doctors gave him up
after eight months of suffering from
virulent liver trouble and yellow
Jaundice He was then completely
cured by Electric Bitters They're
the best stomach. liver nerve and
kidney remedy and blood purifier on
earth. Only soc at The c. d. Smith
Drug Co.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06
u. S. TO SPEND 745
MILLION NEXT YEAR


AssOClated Press.
Washington. Dec. Estimates of
the treasury department for the out
government for the net fiscal year
contemplate the saving of nearly
S22, 900, 600 over the appropriations
for 19l1-12. The total amount es-
timated for all expenses of the gov
eminent is $745,S34.543 Decreases
are shown in the pension estimates
and for the executive department and
the department of agriculture. In
creases are in the War and Navy de-
partments.
Postmaster-Genera Hitchcock asks
for fifty thousand dollars for an ex-
perimental parcels post and the same
amount for experimental work with
the aeroplane postal mail service
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06
CompIy with Ordinance.

The new initiated ordinance re-
quiring all irrigation bitches to be
covered where crossing streets and
alleys is not being complied with by
some ditch owners Commissioner
Rankin will cali on some OF them
this week and arrange fer the COM
pliance with the city law. 1t is I'M
derstood that some of the owners viii
divert their canals outside the city
limits as . cheaper method than to
tile or cover them.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06
COLORADO LUMBER TRUST
DENIES TRADE RESTRAINT


Denver. Dec 6.-The Colorado and
Wyoming lumber Dealers assooia-
tion flied an answer 20 the govern
ments suit under the antitrust law
yesterday, in the federal court ad-
hitting the truth OF MANY OF the
contentious set up in the complaint.
The answer denies that the assoCia-
ton engaged in restraint OF trade. II
declares IT has no blac list and that
each member acts as he sees fit. when
informed OF the names OF the whole
salors who sell direct to the cunsum-
ar
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

over S37 was added to the city
treasury yesterday when Fire Chief
Jack Hynes, who is also scalemaster
for the city. turned over his re-
cepits for the month of November.
The unusual increase is caused by the
business of the Red Arrow Coal com
pany which weighs all its coal over
the city scales.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

OFFICERS for the coming year will be
elected by the city Christian Endeav-
or Union tomorrow evening when the
membership will meet over a banquet
table at 12J South Seventh street to
transact the annual business of the
uuiOu.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06
City EaSai rs Payine.

a resolution was passed by the
city council last evening authorizing
Mayor Thomas NJ. Todd to sign the
petition for the proposed paving dis
trict on Colorado avenue for the city's
property. This make n large increase
in the frontage secured by Mr.. MUIR
and others who are boosting for the
new district
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs d. X Moorehouse, the
former well known Rio Grande
conductor. left this morning on a
protracted visit in the south and west
They viii visit in southern Texas and
then back to Denver and around to
California. where they will spend
several months. They expect to en-
joy themselves intensely and do not
anticipate returning before next
April.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

lanes w. Woods, the we'll known
local man formerly in business here.
has determined upon California
trip and will shortly leave for vari-
Gus points on the Pacific coast, later
visiting a brother in Vancouver.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Commissioner Holmburg an
nounces that the semi-annual city
cleanup has been completed and that
ElS loads of dirt and rubbish has
been hauled out of town by the city
teams. This was taken for the most
part from alleys and little used
streets.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06
TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS:

We wish to announce that we have
moved to 122 South Fifth street, and
will be open from 63O a m. to mid
night. Junction 444 Yours for
business. Red Line Messenger Service,
Red Arrow Coal Company.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

lead to the corrupting of the morals
of the boys. therefore be it
Resolved. That Local No. Pa,
Carpenters and Joiners of America
condemn the movement in no uncer-
tain terms.
COMMITTEE.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Rev. George A. Munro. pastor of
the First Congrega tional church. left
last evening for Colorado Springs and
other eastern points for several
weeks visit He will return later
to complete his pGstcrate here.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Mrs. Ida l.. Navel OF Salt Lake
city was in Grand Junction yesterday
the guest of Mrs. Tim Nanion, en-
route 20 her home from visit to GU
ray. where she has lar1e property
interests.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Mrs. r. F.. Collier Of Oakland. Cal.
is in the CITY visiting her daughter.
laughter, Naomi Burke. is seriously
i'll this week.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06
FRUITVALE NOTES.

The passing away of our editor
Hon. l. n. Bunting seems unbeliev-
able. Stricken in his prime: no more
to meet his genial smile or hear his
words of courtesy. His life was gem
tie and the elements so mixed in him
that nature might stand and say to
all the world, this was n man.
F. A. Hill took Thanksgiving din
ner with ]. Higgins and family.
Mrs. Charles Fluke won the dishes
at the Bailey cash store last Wednes-
day.
c. II. Schindel and family dined
Sunday with A. karli and household.
A beautiful postal from Emma
Smith states they are at the Pomona
from Pacific Park and the new Ii
brary.
We all enjoyed the Thanksgiving
| services and the singing was a treat.
a Mr.. Erwin, travelling man, from
San Jose. Cal, sang solo and the
combination of choirs under Mrs.
/ A-O'iAi'i sans " HlNt NhdiN9 uuNp
| the Lord"
Mrs clyde Moffitt whose visit to
her old home in Nebraska was sad
one returned last week after the fun
eral of her aged father.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. p. Smith had a
housefui on Thanksgiving, Mrs. j.
! c. Simmons. Mr.. and Mrs. c. ia
quette and family Miss Dunkard and
George Simmons were present.
Our former neighbor. Miss Francis
| Hendershott came from Delta last
week and did her Christmas shopping
in town.
Mrs. c. Fluke got the Bailey dishes
just in time for Thanksgiving.
Mrs. d. A. Moore has a houseTul
OF young canary birds.
f. T.. Jincks is buying corn in the
ear from H. F. Hill.
w H. Boershel is laying in lot
of first and third cutting of alfalfa
from G. b. Moffitt
Mr.. and Mrs. S. b. Moffitt spent
the holidays quietly resting at home.
Mr.Y azell and Mr.. Karli are buy
ing corn from Mr. Henderson. 81
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Wanted to buy. Mexican beans
at the Dowrey Mercantile company
junction Ill.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Just arrived large shipment OF d.
NJ. c. Cotton at Art Speciality Store.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Lap robes and blankets are now
ripe. Fred Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Lest you forget, GARFIELD COAL
For sale by Ramey-Perce Lumber Co
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Mrs. Charles Fluke won the dishes
at the Bailey cash store last Wednes-
day.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

F. A. Hill took Thanksgiving din
ner with j. Higgins and family.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

c. II. Schindel and family diued
Sunday with A. karli and household.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

A beautiful postal from Emma
Smith states they are at the Pomona
from Pacific Park and the new Ii
braIy
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

L. +. Jlneks is buying corn in the
ear from Fl. F. Hill
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-06

Mrs. clyde Moffitt whose visit to
her old home in Nebraska was sad
one returned last week after the fun
eral of her aged father.