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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
Entered Service in 1872.

Mr.. Gosewisch Joined the signal
corps February 20, 1872, and after a
few months, schooling qualified as
an assistant at Chicago, remaining
there until he was sent down to
Wytheville, Virginia, where he open
ed a station and remained for about
three years. Between this time and
the time of his coming to Keokuk he
was at the centennial in Philadelphia,
at Jacksonville, Florida, and Key
West
The first thing Of any importance
that happened in Keokuk with Mr..
Gosewisch's arrival was the attempt
of the War Eagle to go through the
Keokuk and Hamilton bridge without
waiting for the draw to open.
Keokuk has had all kinds of wealth
er under the Gosewisch reign. On
August IL, 1886, there was the most
severe wind storm in the history OF
the city. The wind whistled by at the
rate of sixty miles an hour, taking
with 1t the Baptist church steeple
the roofs of the Ayres jewelry store
and S. Hamill wholesale house. The
government suffered some damage b,
having its instruments blown fron
the roof.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
WELL laughed the mage

er. Well laughed the page. Il
was just trying to keep my face
straight while the senator praised the
water. It's in the old potries, but |
fill them regularly from the faucets
out there and bring EN- in
Which shows that even United
States senator is not infallible.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
KEOKUK'S GREAT
WEATHER PROPHET
some Of the Trials and Tribulations Of
Fred z. eosewlseh, the
Local ProanostI-
Gator.
SHOULD NOT BLAME HIM
His Predictions Are curbed to the
Extent That He Has Merely
choice-Lons Experience
in Work.

For over thirty-one years Fred q.
Gosewisch has been held responsible
for Keokuk weather. If Keokukians
disliked the drenching rain which fell
during the night or the severe cold
spell which froze their water pipes
and gave the plumber a chance for his
deadly work, they Immediately called
around at the Gosewisch weather bu-
reau and registered strenuous kick.
Not that Mr. Gosewisch was in the
least to blame, but 1t is human Lature
to kick about some things, and Mr..
Gosewisch is the accepted goat" for
all weather complaints. When he
makes the fatal mistake of predicting
warm and clear weather when in fact
it grows colder and rains, the only
peace he gets the next day is to go
on a fishing trip. Hence the profes-
sor's love for fishing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
Good for Years Yet.

Mr.. Gosewisch is still young in
years and should be able to hold his
Job as Keokuk's weather prophet for
a long time. He has given his life 20
the service of Uncle Sam and has al
ways found the work very interest
ing. Here's hoping he will have many
more good years in which to tell Keo
kukians about Keolfuk weather
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
Defending the Professor.

.
At this point, however, 1t is neces-
sary to say something in defense OF
Professor Gosewisch. Instead of be-
ing able to say what the weather will
be during the next twenty-four hours
in Keokuk, the chief is somewhat
limited in the extent of his predic-
tions. Every morning Mr.. Gosewisch
receives from the Chicago station the
forecasts for the states of Iowa, Illi-
nois and Missouri, which are made up
by one of the greatest prognosticators
of the country after he has looked at
pressure and other maps and Las re-
ceiYed temperatures and so on from
all over the United States. With
this material at hand, Mr.. Gosewisch
looks at his own maps and carefully
figures out what weather Keol-uk is
to have But in putting 1t down In
black and white he must follow ths
forecast for one OF the three states
So he really has only choice of ont
out of three. He may figure it on
3 that Keokuk will have about tht
same weather as Missouri. A rair
predicted for Missouri may not quite
get this far north and Mr.. Gosewiscf
loses.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
who is capable, obliging and of the

who Is capable, obliging and Of the
strictest integrity.
There are many old and very
prominent names of honored Keokuk
business men, now passed away, who
have held directorships and other
official positions, who might be named
to the honor of the bank but space
forbids.
The bank began its business In
January, 1868, in the building 1t now
occupies, much enlarged and improv-
ed. It's official makeup Of today Is
not far removed from what it was at
the beginning, Judge tombstone was
its first president and his son Is now
president In a few months G. F.
Davis became president, in which
position he continued until his death
and his son is now cashier. A. l.
Connable was one Of the incorpora.
tors, and president for short time
and his son, Howard T. Connable, Is
| now vice president. The fathers OF
three of the present five directors
were former presidents Of the bank
Present Management.
/ The following are the officers and
/ directors OF the Keokuk Savings banl
at the present time:
/ President A. E. tombstone; vice
president, Howard L. Connable; cash
] Ter, F. w. Davis; assistant cashier, H
w. Wood.
Directors: A. q. connable, F. w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

Don't glance through this edition
hurriedly, but read the interestlns
little stories OF Keokuk's business
life.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Headache ?==Il's Your Liver
Too Many People Take Hsadaohe Powders Whom a Liver
 Tonic ls Needed.
Try Olive TabIets-the substituss for
 CaIomei.

Try Olive TabIets-the Substituts for
 CaIomei.
 Anyone who takes Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets the moment he suspects his liver or bowels. will never have headache.
 There is no necessity, when you take Olive Tablets. of following them up with nasty, sickening. zriping salts CT castor oil, as you should after taking calomel.
 Olive Tablets do not contain calomel or any other metallic drugs; they are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil, sugar-coated easy to take. and never gripe or cause weak ness.
 Thousands of people take one every night at bedtime just to prevent dis order, of the liver, constipation, bad breath, pimpIes, headaches, etc.
 Dr. Edwards, caiomePs old enemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tab lets after seventeen years of practice among patients afflicted with liver and bowel troubles.
 Try them for week Take one on retiring nightly.
 'Every little Olive Tablet has a movement all its own." 10c and 26c per box.
 The Olive Tablet Company, Colum- bus, O.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
CLEARS THE SKIN Popular Massage Cream That Re- moves All Dirt from the
 Pores of the Skin.

The most unsightly skin quickly re- spends to the healing and tonic effects of Hokara, the ideal massage cream and scientific remedy for skin dis eases. and after a. few treatment the skin become soft and ve1vety.
 Pimples and all skin blemishes such as wrinkles, blaekheads, moles, warts, etc. soon disappear when this pure skin food Is used
 Apply a little to the hands or face after washing and surprise yourself with the dead black skin and dirt that comes off.
 Hokara is also used in treating the most complicated and chronic cases nf eczema, salt rheum, ulcers, piles. sores, etc
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06

wich have moved into the George Wilbur house, near the railroad. Miss Zita Moore of New Haven is visiting friends on Prospect HMl. The little child of MT. and Mrs Jaanes Whithy of High sreet was chris tened in St. Joseph's church Sunday. There is little if any change in the condition of Mrs. Ltl11on Thomp pson, ill at her home on High street. Thomas W. Higgins of New London has been visiting friends on High street.
 Miss Christine Macleod of Prospect Hill is very i'll with grip and pleurisy. Boy seeuts' Demonstration.
 The Boy Scouts are to give dem- onstration of the work of the organ ization to their friends in Palmer hall Monday evening next
 Miss Margaret Hendrickson has gone to Boston, where she will be the guest of friends for an indefinite period.
 l.. s. Doyle has returned from a bus in ess trip in Providence.
 Charles Hersey is improving and his injured hand will be as good as ever when the wound heals. The cords may have been injured by the passage of the bullet, but there is little pain at present.
 The motor boat which is to be built al the J. Davis shop for Captain Frank Thompson of Groton VII be set up this week and will be completed as soon as possible.
 Meeting of Study Class.
 Mrs. F. l. Rathbun entertained the study class Wednesday afternoon. One more meeting remains in this series. It is thought some other form of work will be taken up at the close of this. as the ladies are so greatly interested.
 Albert Fitch, who has been in the sa sanatorium in GrotoT, was able to re- sume work in the Palmer shipyard Wednesday.
 Mrs Howard Palmer of Mystic is visiting her mother. Mrs MacGowan of Terrace street.
 A. w. Rathbun spent Wednesday in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06


 The following have been chosen of f1cers of Neptune Hose company: Foreman, Jas. McCoit; first assistant foreman, John Young; second assist ant, Manuel Joseph; secretary, Geo Frances; treasurer, John Chamber nance committed, Jas. Leahy, Edward Denehey, Jos Andrews; Investigating committee, J. P. McCort, J. J. Young, Manuel Joseph.
 People in this vicinity are taking advantage of the low tide and are out digging clans and oysters daily
 Nine For K. of c. Degree.
 This (Thursday) evening there will be nine candidates to take the first degree at the meeting of Nina coun- ci1, No. 43, K. of C., in Mul1er's hall The stores all have received a new spring.
 pr. Stern to Speak
 The next meeting of the Stonington Mems club will be held Thursday evening, March 13. and the speaker will be Dr. Nathan Stern, leader of idence, who will have for his topic, Fighting for Their Lives.''
 Park Too Dark.
 The petition being circulated in the borough requesting the suitable light ing of Library park has acquired a large nu1nDer or s1EnerS of real estate owners, and will probably be pre- sented to the warden and bur gess meeting this week for action. The park is a place of much travel and is in need of lights.
 Borough Briefs.
 Mrs. E. W. Babcock and family have moved to a tenement in Wheel CTS court.
 Mrs W. G. King of Newport. R l., is visiting here
 W. T. Lee, has purchased a new motorcycle.
 Mrs. George w. Haley is visiting 1T, Providence.
 Patrick GiTmartfn who suffered a slight shock while on his way to the Atwood Machine company Monday morning, was taken to his home on Elm street and is resting comfortably. Joseph Moves is very i'll at his home in the Road district
 Miss Esther Bindloss and Miss Pr11- dence F'ranbrother, have returned from a trip to Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
MYSTIC
Members Of D. of V. Entertained- Ninigret Mills to Reopen March 17th Rev. A. E. Earnshaw's Address.

-ReV. A. l.. EarnshaW's Address.
 Mrs. James Cooper entertained at her home on Bay street Tuesday eve ming the members of the Daughters of Veterans and some of their friends. Whist was played at twelve tables the prizes were awarded Mrs. Loren Park of Noank and George D. Johnson of Mystic. Musical selections were rendered during the evening and re- treatments were served.
 Ningret Mills to Reopen.
 Mystic people are pleased to hear that the Ninigret mills, which have been closed for some time, are soon to open. William L. Main has stated that the lease has been signed by a New York firm and the company will be known as the Mystic Silk company. Already some twenty WeaVerS have been engaged and it is expected that over forty will be employed as soon as possible The company is in hopes of opening the mill on March IT. With the new officers it is hoped that it will bring much business to the place.
 Talk by Rev. Mir. Earnshaw.
 Prof and Mrs A. L. Pitcher had the members of the Monday club and friends at their home on Elm street Tuesday evening to listen to a talk on English history given by Rev. A. F. Earnshaw. These talks have proved very interest ting. The next meeting will be held at the same place, March IS when Mrs. C. H. Davis will give an interesting talk.
 Burial of Mrs. Charles Park.
 The body of Mrs. Charles Park, who died al Norwalk was brought to Mys- tie Tuesday afternoon for burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Rev. Welcome E. Bates, pastor of the Union Baptist church, conducted the services al the grave. Mrs. Park was a former resi- dent of this place.
 Seriously III.
 The condition of R. L. Webb who is seriously i'll at his home on Ashley street. remains unchanged.
 Briefs and Personals.
 MT and Mrs. Tony Roma, who have been the guests of the latter's par ents, Mir. and Mrs. Ellery Burdick have returned home, after attending the funeral of Mrs. Roma's sister, Miss Vera Burdick
 Carlton Learner has gone to Yer non, Conn, where he has secured en- p1oyment.
 Fred J. AIoll has returned from a visit in Boston.
 Mrs. Mary Hunter of NIohegan is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dennson Davis.
 Alexander Jordan of Norwich was the guest of friends in town Tuesday. Dr. Rhodes Burrows has returned to Auburn, R. l., after a visit with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Nelson Bur rows.
 Charles Tingley of Norwich was in town Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
WESTERLY MANAGER TAKES A WIFE|
Johnson and Miss Jane Arde Sharpe Link Their Fortunes For Better Worse-P. S. Barber Hose Com pany Elects Oficers-Probate Court in Sesson-L. E. Peck Succeeds Nathan Turner.

4 regular session of the Westerly probate court was held before Judge Edward M- Burke ~at the town hall on Union street and the following bus mess was disposed of.
 The inventory of the personal es- tate of the late Albert B. Collins, amounting to $4.721, was received and ordered recorded.
 love s. Thompson, amounting to s2,Ss5.2s, was received and ordered re- corded
 Upon petition, Adeline Watrous was appointed a guardian of the per- son and estate of William Elias Wat rous, a minor, under a bond of $SOO- Horace F. Burdick, Walter H. Davis and D. Wayland Larkin were appoint ed appraisers.
 The petition of J. A. Robinson and Philip Forsythe, both of New York city, praying that the executor of the last will of Desire A. Dunn, deceased, account upon the estate was continued to the next regular meeting of the court. The executors presented re- ceiEts from eight persons interested in the estate, which were received and ordred srecorded
 A marriage of interest to many of the Westerly young people was that of Miss Jane Ardell Sharpe. daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel NJ. Sharpe of George street. and Francis Marion Johnson of this town. which was held at the home of the bride Wednesday afternoon at 3.30, the ceremony being performed by Rev. A c. McGilton, pas tor of Grace Methodist Episcopal church, in the presence of the immed- fate families of the contracting parties and few intimate friends. The bride was attended by Miss Ella Perkins of Providence, 8 cousin, as maid of honor, and Robert H. Johnson of New York city, a brother of the groom. act ed as best man.
 Mir. and Mrs. Johnson are to reside at 16 Dixon street upon their return from a wedding trip extending over several days and will be "at home after May list.
 The groom is manager of local store.
 At a regular meeting of the p. S. Barber Hose company of the West Side, in it's rooms on Liberty street, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Foreman, Alexander R. Gavitt; first assistant foreman, Pierce A Morrison; second assistant foreman, Thomas L. Donohue: secre- tary, Charles J. Norris; treasurer, Will liam H. Crandall; standing committed A. R. Gayitt P. R. Morrison and T. L. Donohue: finance committee, A. R. Gavitt. Martin Devine, Eugene Sul- livan
 The fair committee reported that their recent undertaking had been a decided success. It was also announced that the annual supper for the mem- bers would be held in the hose house next Saturday evening.
 The following transfers of land have been filed at the town clerks office on Union street: William L. Clarke to William Miner, the farm upon which
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
NOANk
Brown Bliss Marriage in Preston, Jan uary Just Libert, Council Gives Sale and Entertain nent

Announcement has been made in the village of the marriage of Samuel A Brown of Prospect Hill and Mrs. Bes- sic Spicer Bliss of Preston. The mar riage took place in Preston January & MT. and Mrs. Brown have since been making their home in Washingtons D c. where MT. Brown is employed as chauffeur.
 To Entertain Class.
 Friday evening the Baraeca class of the Baptist church are to give a social and supper to the Philathea class and several friends. A novel form of menu has been prepared and a pleasing pro- gramme will be presented
 Liberty Councils Sale a Success.
 The enterta inment given by Liberty council, Daughters of America Wed nesday< evening in Mechanics hall was attended by a large number, and the surrounding villages were well repre- sented. -fThe Mother Goose sale was well patronized and the costumes of the attendants were quaint and at tractive, especially that of the Queen of Hearts. The affair was well man aged by Mrs. Minnie T. Val1ette. A snug sum was added to the treasury of the order, which will be used for an emergency fund.
 William Davis and family of Nor-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
THE BURNING OF OPIUM
 MAKES BOSTON DRoWsY. Government Officials Destroy a Quan
 tity Worth $30,ooO.

Boston, March 5.AFunes of $50. 900 worth of burning opium threw a. spell of drowsiness over occupants of offices in the vicinity of the government ap- praiser's stores today. Even passersby experienced some effects from the druS and customs employees who assisted in destroying 1t in a furnace fairly reeIeI under its influence
 The opium was part of contra band lot gathered in 100 raids made by Surveyor Edward G. Graves in Massa- chusetts and Rhode Island In ali $55,o00 worth of opium has been seized,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Local Laconics.

Mrs. James S. Brown of Elm street was a Providence visitor Wednesday.
 Mrs. John c. Roche of Bradford was the guest of friends in town Wednes- day.
 Morris Sflverstein of the West Side is spending a few days in New York
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Saunders of Wakefield were Westerly callers We'd nesday.
 Miss Esther Dodge of Elm street is visiting Mrs. Edward B. Hague of BrookHne. Mass.
 MT and Mrs. Max Novogroslxi of Lincoln avenue are passing a few days in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Beebe of this place have return ed from an extended wedding trip in the south.
 Mrs. Jacob V. Edge of Downington. Pa, is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Ar thur L. Perry of Elm street.
 The College club met with Mrs. Thomas P Nichols at her home on Grove avenue Wednesday afternoon.
 Edward P. Welch of Park avenue, who has been spending several weeks in Vermont and New Hampshire, has returned.
 The Federal express from Washing ton Wednesday morning was more than three hours late when it arrived at Westerly.
 Another consignment of marble has arrived at the Westerly freight yard from quarries in Vermont for the new post office building that is now in course of construction.
 Mrs. Willard c. Perkins and daugh- ters, the Misses Frances. Ella and Ada Perkins, of Providence, were in at tendance at the Johnson Sharpe we'd ding Wednesday afternoon.
 A delightful lecture and social, which was largely attended, was held under the auspices of the Parents and Teachers association at the West Broad street school Wednesday eve ming.
 L. E. Peck of Spruce street has ac- cepted the position of bookkeepeT with the Pawcatuck Woolen mill at Potter Hill, made vacant by the death of Nathan Turner, which occurred last Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
BOARD OF HEALTH
 STOPS DIR. FRIEDMANN
Has Not Yet Given Him Authority to
 Demonstrate His Treatment.

New York, March 4.-The plans of Dr. Friedrich F. Friedmann for giv- ing his tuberculosis treatment a prac- tical test in this country were appar- entity far from definite tonight. An expected decision by the board of health as to whether he should be allowed to demonstrate his treatment was not forthcoming. Instead the boards advisory committee announced that it would take no immediate action regarding u chemical test of -Dr. F'riedmann's discovery.
 Dr. Brooke H. Wells. president of the New York County Medical society, said today that Dr. Friedmann would be given every opportunity to prove the curative powers of his treatment, but that he would be prosecuted if he attempted to practice medicine without a license.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
A New 1.2oo Foot Pier.

New York, March 5.-Authorizatfon was given by the city today for the first of the projected 1900 foot piers to accommodate giant ocean liners of the type now building or planned abroad for service between this port and Europe. The new pier will be constructed at Forty sixth street and the Hudson river.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
I've Faverite Plays Well Presen

The Wtnlfred St. Claire company presented the farce Girls at the Loomer Opera house Wednesday aft ernoon- In the evening '"The Little Gray Lady was their dramatic offer ing. Large and weu-pIeased audiences are the rule thus far during the Willi- mantle engagement.
 The new fve-cent pieces have made their appearance in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
 AT BERLIN BURNS
Structure Practically Destroyed Caus
 ing Loss of Over $2o,ooO.

Berlin Conn, March 4-F,ire early this morning practically destroyed St. PauFs Roman Catholic church, situat- ed in the Kensington district, caus- Ing d loss estimated at $20,000 and up- wards. The origin of the fire is not known. The fire for a time threatened the rectory, occupied by the pastor Rev. Charles Brennan. Word was sent to New Britain for aid in fight ing the blaze and two fire companies reSDonded
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
YOUTHS STEAL FIRE
 AUTO AT NEW HAVEN
Drive It to Ansonia and Abandon It
 After Wrecking Engine.

New Haven, Conn.,, March 4.-The latest wrinkle in automobile stealing developed here today when two young men. at present unknown. went into the new fire department headquarters building not yet officially occupied and stole the auto belonging to James Grant, superintendent of the fire alarm telegraph. The machine was driven to Ansonia, where the oil gave out, and the engine was wrecked. The po- lice are looking for the young men.