The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-29
The Warsaw Gate City
Warsaw, ILL.,, March 20, 1914.

Warsaw, ILL.,, n
Mr.. H. G. Cannon OF the Mississippi
River Power Co., Mrs. Cannon and
thier little son. Mrs. Russey and Louis
Corbeil, were Warsaw visitors in a
last; delightful day for an auto ride.
Alexander tombstone of Keokuk was
a Warsaw visitor Thursday.
w. w. Stoner OF Chicago Is regis
tered at the Adams house, and inter-
esting our people in life insurance.
Public Mems Meeting.
Two features could be plainly OBJ
served at the last mems meeting at the
Evangelical hall. The one feature
was the keen! interest taken In the
mems movement by farmers, as there
were attendants from the vicinity Of
Efderville, E1vaston, Hamilton, etc.
The other feature was the deepness
and earnestness of thought prevailing
throughout the discussion for two and
one-half hours, in which fifteen speak
ers enthusiastically participated: G..
Risto, F.. Burkhart, j. Fasthoff, DR..
Warner, F. w. Lekkan, Mr.. Davis, G..
and G. Golliher, IA. ]. M. Luedde, Mr..
Shepherd ST., G. Hempers, Rev. E. H.
Jagdstein, Jos. Uhlik, Harry Grant and
James Fry.
Joseph Uhlik, In an entertaining,
logical and impressive manner, spoke
on 'Brutishness. He made in the
historical excursion, comparing human
society before and after Christ. He
further referred to the necessity Of
strengthening the christian home and
family life, as the family is the origin
of the state and the foundation OF So
city. At the close Of his address, Mr..
Uhlik laid stress on personal christian
ity which Is the motive power for the
spiritual and moral uplifting of hui
mainly, of which these meetings are
an important agency. Mr.. Uhlik made
the suggestion that other cities and
villages besides Hamilton should fol
low the example of Warsaw in starting
a permanent mems gathering; II as.
sistance is desired, the Warsaw and
Hamilton men are certainly willing to
help Several men shook hands with
the speaker in appreciation of his
heart-to-heart talk. G.. Hemper OF Ell
derville stated that it was the first
time that he attended these gatherings
of earnest men. He confessed that the
discussions made a deep impression
on him and that these meetings are
helpful to raise men to a higher stand
ard Of life spiritually, morally and in
tellectually. The chairman, Rev. e. II.
Jagdstein stated, that all the meetings
have been guided and ruled by good
will toward men, On motion OF H.
iJ. M. Luedde the meeting adjourned,
with prayer by F. Burkhart.
Arthur Becker of Peoria, ILL.,, repre-
senting the Universal Cement Co., was
shaking hands with his many old
Warsaw friends Thursday.
Ellis Daugherty of Nauvoo, an en-
htusiastic booster for the Marsh rail-
road, came down to see. his wife who
is i'll at her fathers residence.
The New Opera House.
w. W. Pribble who has the contract
for the carpenter work on the NOV
ing picture theatre, Dreamland, which
also includes raising it from it's
foundation eight feet, completed the
latter job at 10 p. m, Thursday, with
out a single accident, which fact is a
matter of congratulation; the work
was done by jack screws Of course,
and a man was at each screw. The
rear addition, 40x40 feet, Of hollow
tile with cement foundation, is pro-
crossing rapidly; when completed,
this amusement house will seat GOO
and will have a large gallery, also a
stage 22x4O: besides moving pictures,
and vaudeville, the management will
cater to lovers of legitimate drama,
and the best troupes will be secured.
Eighteen acres of white and black
oak timber below Nauvoo have been
purchased by R. o. Marsh for the new
railroad, aand will be cut INTO ties.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller are en-
joying a visit from their daughter
Mrs. Vivian Ward and her son.
Charles. of Peoria.
Prepare for Home Coming.
The Warsaw Improvement Associa-
ton will hold meeting in the city
hall Wednesday evening. April ]. for
the purpose OF making preliminary ar
for the home coming and
Fort Edwards monument unwilling in
September, and also to consider any
subject that may be brought before
it. AS has been mentioned in previous
letters, there also will occur at the
same time the Hancock County Sol
diers' and Sailors annual reunion.
and also the Hancock County Old
Settlers reunion. Warsaw will see
the largest crowd here in September.
completely overshadowing any prev
ious gathering. A big fund will be