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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
A STORY Of HIS
EvENTFUL LIFE.
More Of the Honorable Career Of DR..
Walton Bancroft Whose Death
Was Announced
Yesterday.
ADORNED LIES WALKS
AS Citizen, Soldier, Christian and
4 Physician He Performed Every
I Duty as Became True
Man.
ADORNED LIES WALKS

The death Of DR.. Walton Bancroft
came late in the afternoon of yester~
day at an unexpected moment, giving
only time for a hastily written an
nouncement of the city's great loss and
a faint tribute to his memory. He de-
served more than The Gate City was
able to do in the short space of time
allotted. DR.. Bancroft is dead. The
people of Keokuk are touched by the
sadness of the event. And he will live
long in the memory of those wis
knew him.
The passing away of DR.. BancroS
removes from our midst one of tho
few remaining citizens of the last
generation whose work and memory
will be cherished by all who knew
him as an inspiration. He stood fol
i all that was good in the best life Of
! our country. whether as a citizen, {
physician, or as a christian gentle
man.
Coming west in 1850 in the prime Of
vigorous manhood, he had for ovel
sixty years given his best and highest
to the service of his country, his fel
low citizens and his God. When he
reached Chicago in those early days
he found it struggling city, with
scarcely any promise of the greatness
that it has since reached. Sidewalks
were built on high stills because Of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
THE DEATH OF
LEE COUNTY MAN
A Resident Of Cedar Township Whose
Funeral viii Be Held at Clay
Mound.

James Wepton, aged seventy-four
years died at the county home yester-
day morning of pneumonia, following
a slight attack of paralysis. He had
been at the county home nearly two
years going there from Cedar town
ship. He was native of Terre Haute.
Ind, but had been a resident of Lee
county a number of years.
His relatives were Immediately no
titled of his death and they came at
once and took charge of the body. His
son-in-law, Nicholas Roller, was In the
city this morning arranging for the
conveyance of the body to the vicinity
OF the old home OF the deceased.
Mr.. Wepton is survived by two
sons. Lemuel Wepton of Seattle
Wash, and Nels Wepton of Missouri
and one son-in-law. Nicholas Roller
who married a daughter now dead.
The funeral will be preached al
Clay Mound, tomorrow morning at II
o'clock to be followed by the buria
at Dover cemetery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
A GOOD COLOR
The Badge of Health in
Checks and Lips.

The fact that one woman is bright
eyed, rosy checked, strong and cheerful,
while another is pale, weak and de-
pressed is due more often than other
wise to the condition of the blood. The
way to remedy this condition is to build
up the blood and for this purpose there
is no better tonic than DR. Williams
Pink Pills. They are for both men and
women but they benefit the latter in a
special way.
If your daughter is languid, has a
pale, sallow complexion. is short OF
breath, especially on going upstairs,
has palpitation OF the heart, tendency
to faint and poor appetite, she suf-
fers from lack of blood. Mistakes or
delay in the treatment may result in
such serious impairment of her health
that she will be weak and sickly during
the rest of her life. The tonic must be
safe and harmless as we'll as effective.
Or. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie possess the qualities. They are
recommended by one who has used
them as follows:
Miss Jessie Johns, of Gladstone, Ore. ;,
was cured by DIR. Williams Pink Pills
after suffering year and half. She
says; =,
Wisconsin, ! was greatly run down in
health. did not seem able to get back
my strength but was weak all over. /
was thin, pale and nervous. / WASN'T
able to do much of anything and had to
give up teaching school.
II was treated by three or four doc
tors and they said they were afraid /
was going into consumption. They did
not help me and l finally gave up their
treatment to try DR. Williams Pink
Pills. The pills helped me from the
start and kept on with them until /
felt entirely we'll regained my
strength and my health has been quite
good since then"
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are guaran-
teed by the manufacturers to contain
no opiate, narcotic or anything that
could injure the most delicate system.
A booklet, Building Up the Blood, !"
showing what these pills have accom-
plished in an@mia, rheumatism, general
debility and after-eifects of fevers will
be sent free on request.
All druggists sell DR.. Williams Pink
Pills, or they will be sent, postpaid, or
receipt of price, SO cents per box; six
boxes for 81 80, by the DIR. Williamt
Medicine Company, Schenectady, \. Y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
Real Estate Transfers.

S. H. Rinaberger and wife, W. d.,
to George Craven. lot IS, block 2,
Hawkeye addition to Keokuk. Con-
sideration, $55
d. G. and Lille Atkins, W. d., to
George Craven, lot IL. block 6, Hawk
eye addition to Keokuk. Considera-
ton, 81.
H. C. Power and wife, W. d., to
George Craven, lot IL, block 2, Hawk
eye addition to Keokuk. Considera-
ton. 81.
U. G. Rice and wife, W. d., to George
Craven. lot 8. block 10, Hawkeye adj
dition to Keokuk. Consideration, ST.
p. E. and Eva Hargrove, W. d., to
George Craven, lot 8, block -, Hawk
eye addition to Keokuk. Considera.
ton, s55.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
Might Not Be Alive.

McMinnyilie, Tenn. Mrs. Oc;e Jett.
|of this place, writes: Il don't believe
would be living today, if it hadn't
|peen for Cardui. lay in bed for 27
pays, and the doc r came every day,
put he did me no good. Finally, he ad
Eised an operation, but / would not
consent, and inst> ad took Cardui.
|Now ! am going about the house, do
Png my work, and even do my wash
ing. Cardui worked wonders in my
Ease am in better heIlth than for
Pise years Cardui is strengthening
Fonic for women. IT relieves pain.
zones up the nerves, builds strength.
Fry It. At your druggists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
EolIed tho Bandits

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
SAN ANGELO, Texas, May H. -
Throwing on full speed and dashins
wildly over the rough road, the driver
of the Sonora mail auto coach avoided
hold-up last night. The robber APP
peared at lonely spot on the divide
between Concho and DEVILS river,
One shot was fired but the auto
coach was soon out of lange. The
coach carried three passengers, in
Guiding the sheriff of Schuyler coun-
ty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
A. Remedy NolFamiIy
Should Do Without

being may be it is safe to say that
not many months are passed without
some obstruction of the bowels, in other
porary The bloating. the dull feeling
may start after the evening meal. If a
laxative is not taken that night 1T is
certain that sleep will not be sound
and you Will awaken unrefreshed.
Hence, 1t is important for you and for
all the members of your family that a
good. reliable laxative be always kept
in the house for just such emergency.
1t is sure to be needed. and when needed
you want it at hand No family that is
careful of its health can do without such
remedy. But the question of which
remedy to have on hand is also of vast
Importance
The laxative most highly recon-
mended by the majority of intelligent
Americans as being best for babies and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17

derful detective story Of Paul Brou-
quet whose experiences with the thief
@Zigomar' are thrilling and sensa-
tional and you will miss great treat
If you fail to see the moving picture
program at the Orpheurn theatre this
evening. In order that the public can
be accommodated three shows will be
given.
There are three reals to this pro-
gram. It will be one of the greatest
that the Orpheum management has
presented to Keokuk audiences.
Don't fail to see It.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
Leper Escaped !.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
LANSING. Mich, May II Health
officers and police authorities through
out the state are today on the lookout
for Samuel lien. Bay City leprosy
suspect, who Wednesday night escap-
ed from the University hospital after
physicians had completed an examl-
nation and pronounced him affected
with the disease. According to physi,
clans. lien can be easily detected, as
he is in the advanced stages of the d.
sease.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17

sin. 1t is liquid laxative tonic, mild.
and never gripes, is effective on robust
people and can be given with safety to
an infant Children like 1t because of
these gentle qualities and because it is
pleasant to the taste.
1t is the best all-around remedy you
can have in the house for any disorder
of the stomach. liver and bowels, and
many people like Mr.. j. n. Covert. Nor
folk, Nebr.. and Mrs. Susan Attebury.
Grant. Nebr., say they would as soon be
without the necessities as without DIR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
Anyone wishing to make trial of this
remedy before buying it in the regular
way of druggist at fifty cents or ono
have a sample bottle sent to the home
free of charge by simply addressing DR.,
". 3. Caldwell. 4o5 Washington st,
Monticello, Ill. Your name and address
Ion postal card will do,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
FUNERAL RECORD.

The funeral of Mrs John Thompson
occurred at . o'clock this afternoon at
the residence of her son, Lauritz Mel
son, 1904 Oak street. where short SER
vices were held and then to the Swed-
ish Methodist church, where final SER
vices were conducted at 8 o'clock.
Rev. Nels Pearson assisted by Rev.
Francis A. McGaw officiated at the
services.
The pallbearers were, j. w Harmon,
&c. Anderson, P. Akerson, ]. w. Peter
son, John Aiken, and John Lorden.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
Handle With Care.

United Press Leased Wire Service. !
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May Ito
|arry out plot against the sopho-
'nores Miss Beatrice Van Slyke, Well
Fsiey junior class president, was nail
Fa INTO dry goods box and shipped
as freight
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
orpheum

Orpheum.
The Orpheum tonight will show the
most wonderful moving picture ever
secured, depicting in action the Won
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17

the marshy land, and there were
small stores where now there are
noble buildings, while the residence
district was given UP to prairies and
spreading marshes. The whole life
of the middle west has had growth
of which the growth of Chicago is but
a type and in that life he was inter.
ested to the very last.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
Thinks His Boils Beat
the Record

II believe I had the most painful boils that ever
afflicted human being. They we're big, one
after another and held on a long time. had read
50 much about Hoods Sarsaparilla for the blood
that was ready to try it. Inside Of month it.
seemed to me had jumped from torture to bliss. I
realized to the utmost the good Of the best medicine
and think the only medicine that would cure me.
recommend Hoods for the blood Geo. n Mill
gan, 181 Winthrop ST., Roxbury, Boston, Mass.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
Served In Army !.

ested to the very last.
Served In Army
Before finally settling in the west,
he returned to his eastern home for
his bride and returned to take his
place among those who from being
his neighbors became his sincere and
devoted friends. Settling for a little
time in Warsaw, he soon made for
himself place and a name as a ply
stefan of skill and ability and as a
man of the highest principles and the
choicest form of culture. When the
war broke out, he was one of the
first to respond, enlisting in the Sew
enth Missouri cavalry, becoming lieu
tenant of company A. 1t was in the
war that he made the sacrifice of his
health and was one of the great num-
Der who gave the best of life to
maintain the union, paying through
long years the accomplishing price
of his sterling patriotism and courage.
tablished himself in the esteem and
affection of his fellow citizens. From
the first he was interested in all that
made for the welfare Of the city and
during the last two years he has been
amongst the most enthusiastic OF our
citizens in watching the progress of
the great work that is being done and
( in rejoicing at the prospect OF great
city being built up here.
4 Through the state he became known
as man of worth and ability and
was elected to the state medical
board where he rendered splendid
service His i'll health compelled him
4 to resign his connection with this
body, but he maintained an interest
1 in the wider affairs of his profession
up to the last. Many of those who
4 served with him still kept a close
friendship with him, until all Of them
passed away with the exception of one
or two of the younger men. He was
also chairman OF the board of exami
ners for the state and for four years
rendered excellent and judicious ser
I vice in that capacity.
Church Clerk for Years.
The First Congregational church o
this city soon recognized in him ;
man of earnest christian character
and of sterling religious principles
Besides this he had business abi1it,
of no mean order. This led the mem
bers of the church to elect him as thei
church clerk in 1876, one year afte
he came to the city. He filed this
4 position with unexampled fidelity ant
did much to bring the records of thu
church to such perfection that hi
records and reports were looked upoI
as models of beautiful diction and ac
curate history For twenty-six year.
he filled this position and at ever,
annual meeting since. some word ha
! been spoken by one or another of thu
members showing the place that h
maintained in their affectionate re
membrance.
The citizens of today who remembe
DR.. Bancroft in the days of his activ
interest in the affairs of the CON
! munity are few in number, but 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17
Cinton's Storage
inton's T-ansfer

Merchandise, Machinery, Furniture
Dtsvss, Musical Instruments, Picsurss
pad everything In the Storage line.
large, e!oan. safe warehouses. Prices
Reasonable Including Insurance.
TRANSFER LINE IN CONNECTION
|offiee 625 slcndeau. Both phones 10
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17

The massiveness, the rich
beauty, and the simple ele-
gance of Colonial Furniture
make it the most popular style
on the market today. 1t lends
an air of refinement and com
fort to homes where it is used,
and it's sturdy construction in
sures years Of dependable serv-
ice. These pieces shown here
are true reproductions of Col
onial Furniture. Note the
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19
TOLEDO MANUFACTURING co.
HAS PETITIONED FOR CHARTER

A petition for charter was filed yes
terday by the Toledo Manufacturing
Co., with a capital stock of $4,000.
The members of the company are
l.. T. McKinnon, Joseph w. Bennet,
Albert Fendig, NJ. L. McKinnon, G. L.
Mccarthy and w. c. Hopkins.
The company's principal office will
be in Brunswick and general real
estate and loan business, as well as
naval stores, lumber, farm lands,
tramways, commissaries and stores
will be engaged in.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19
Personal
Mention

7. ]. Wright is home after attend
ing the Presbytery at Valdosta.
J. E. Lockwood of the Yaryan COM
pany, is back from Jacksonville.
County Treasurer Pyles is back
from a two-days' stay at Laurel
Grove.
NJ V. Richards, land and Industrial
agent of the Southern Railway, is a
guest at the Oglethorpe.
P. A. Glidden of Detroit, Mich, is
spending several days in Brunswick,
looking over its future possibilities
and was in attendance at the Dollar
Dinner last night.
p w. Lilies, district traffic chief of
the Southern Bell Telephone &C npe Z. .
has been in the city the nast few
days inspecting the service.
Greeks Leave for War.-Several of
the young Greeks of Brunswick have
left for New York from which point
they will sail for home to take part
in the conflict with Turkey which now
seems assured.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19

PERSONS Wanting the Services OF
Dr.. Nancy will call TO see him be-
iofe November /. 1923
1t is Never Too Late to Call eight
eight-elght. If you only have a few
seconds to catch your train you can
make it all right with the Marathon.
Some Sweet Potato.-A sweet pota-
to grown on the Beasley place near
Bell Point and weighing eight pounds
is on exhibition at the office of the
Georgia Trading & Development COM
pany.
On Monday, matinee and night, will
be shown at the Grand one of the
most exciting Western pictures ever
produced entitled Peril of the
Plains,' six reels in ALL Matinee, sc
and 10c.
Settlers Coming In.-Paul Kiene,
general manager Brunswick Farms,
reports that the homeseekers from
the North are coming in and yester-
day he had several here looking over
the Farms"
The Pastine had big business all
day yesterday. Much interest was
manifested in the picture "On the
Trail of the Germs" and Manager
Newman is to be congratulated on
providing pictures which are not only
entertaining but instructive. Another
line show today with the Pathe
Weekly as the feature reel, showing
the Harvard Yale varsity eight-oar
boat race and other events of uni
versal interest. The Pastime will in
augurate contest next week. which
is sure to- arouse great interest and
enthusiasm so watch for the an
nouncement Sunday.
Vaudeville and Four Reels of MIC
lures at the Grand today. matinee
and night On account of the usual
large crowds at the Grand on Sat-
urdays, the Versatile Lewises are nut
ting on one of their very choicest
bills for today, the matinee bill be-
ing particularly to please the ladies
and children and the matinee prices
will be sc and 10c. Matinee begins
at $50. The program being so long,
we will only have time to show it
once and urge you to be in time to
see it all. Three reels of pictures
Will be run, then vaudeville and then
the fourth reel of pictures.
On wednesday, matinee and night
at the Grand will be shown Buffalo
Bill's Wild West and Pawnee BiPs
Far East Shows combined in three
reels. This picture is an exact re-
production OF the shows. Better than
seeing it under a tent See the pic
lures and get familiar with the shows
before you see them Friday Matt
nee, &c and 10c. The photographs
have begun to pour in at the Grand.
Let your baby's be among the num-
ber. They will soon be thrown upon
the screen. Watch for our announce
ment. Six dollars in prizes given
away.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19
WICKED WASHINGTON TEACHERS

Washington, Oct. 1S-Fully half
dozen teachers in the public schools
of Washington at night are walters in
resorts where liquor is sold. This is
the charge ade by R. r. Horner, a
member of the board of education. at
meeting of the board. A thorough
investigation will be made.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19

I. j. Wright is home after attend
ing the Presbytery at Valdosta.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19

County Treasurer Pyles is back
from a twodays' stay at Laure
Grove.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19

J. E. Lockwood of the Yaryan COM
pany, is back from Jacksonville.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19
A Day s Dolne
Briefly / old

Persons Wanting the Services OF
DR.. Nancy will call 10 see him be-
fore November 1. 1923
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19

Settlers Coming In.-Paul Kiene,
general manager Brunswick Farms, .
reports that the homeseekers from
the North are coming in and yester-
day he had several here looking over
the Farms"
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19

On Monday, matinee and night, will
be shown at the Grand one of the
most exciting Western pictures ever
produced entitled Peril of the
Plains, six reels in all. Matinee, sc
and 10c.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19

1t is Never Too Late to Call eight
eiSht-eight. If you only have a few
seconds to catch your train you can
make it all right with the Marathon.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-19

Some Sweet Potato.-A sweet pota-
to grown on the Beasley place near
Bell Point and weighing eight pounds
is on exhibition at the office of the
Georgia Trading & Development COM
pany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-28


Is placed under the control of the min
istrv OF finance and is directly super
vised by department of the state
bank, When a group of twenty or
more individuals wishes to form CO.
operative loan society a petition TO
that effect is presented 10 the govern
,nent A government inspector then
makes a personal investigation of the
responsibility sfse-siEHeEs- ef-ths
petition and of the value of their land
Upon his recommendation the govern
ment grants the society a loan of one
to three thousand rubles tS50o to sl,-
500) for period of thirteen years.
AT an interest rate of per cent, pay
able annually. This loan serves MS
the foundation capital of the society.
For its working capital the state bank
is authorized by the government to
land money 10 the society upon ap-
plication. The amount OF the loan
from the state bank depends upon the
number Of members IN the society,
their aggregate wealth, etc. but IS
not restricted to any one amount and
generally varies from between sl,eee
20 $1,000 and $4,000 to $4,000.
The state bank loan is at the same
rate Of interest as the government
loan. e.. & per cent--but In made
for q short time only. usually for
twelve months. Besides the founda-
tlon capital from the government ana
the loans from the state bank, the
societies may obtain other loans from
banks or individuals, usually at from
G 10 10 per cent interest. Savings
deposits are received by the societies.
The average society begins business
with a total capitai--that Is, both foun-
dalton and working capitai--of from
81 900 TO 5000. It Is then In posi-
To make loans to It's members who are
responsible to the society.
Three Kinds Of Loans.
These loans are OF three kinds: %
Thos., used for current expenses for
a term OF not more than one year
(2l those aSed for the purchase 81
AGRICULTURAL machinery. horses, etc.
up 70 three years: and tSt those used
IN agricultural improvements. irriga-
ton works. etc. which run gener-
ally. for I'VE years.
Loans Ia members usually bear an
Interest rate OF s per cent to IL per
cent. on the small loans. up to sl5e,
no other guaranty is required of the
borrower than his personal word or
that OF another responsible individual.
Where security Is given on the Land
or the farm products of the debtor
the FARMER MAY borrow as high rs saeas
I'm ease of failure of crops or other
rnisfortunes coming TO the borrower
an extension OF time Is granted hun
in which TO repay his loan, and when
the hary est Is not good In any as
trict the state bank Will also eSterd
the. same leniency TO the society for
the repayment Of Its loan.
In the societies OF small credit the
initial Ioan from the government made
for thirteen years IS repaid by reserr-
ing so per cent OF the society's net
earnings as reserve fund. This Is
done only In times when the society
has had prosperous year, but. so
far, prosperity for the societies has
proved almost the lnvarianle rule. In
the same way the loans savings as
sociations put aside 10 per cent for
the repayment Of loans, and a divi-
dend, not exceeding to 10 per cent.
is then paid to its depositors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-28

and staunton Later. at the sugges-
ton or Director Sales. the secretary
and one or two directors will visit
all the posts in the State at some
time during the year.
Those present We're:
President +, X. Barkdals,
Directors--W. K. Bache, Richmond.
c, .. Coleman. Richmond: Il. o.
Quarles, Richmond; J. o. Boatwrirhr
nanville: u. w. Sale, Lynchhurp. >
$, Hancock. Norfolk. c. S. Jonnson
Roanoke.
Beverly Randolph, formerly Yaem-
Der of the board of directors of Poe,
"A, was elected member OF the state
board OF directors to succeed J s
Harrison, resigned.
NJ. w. Joyner. Of Suffolk, chairman
OF the railroad committee. was in
the city yesterday, but had 10 return.
on account of illness in his family.
]. Walker Stewart, vice president
OF the Richmond Hardware company,