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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17

harper struck up flourish; at the con-
clusiOn of which the young OXonian, on
receiving hint from the squire, gave,
with an air Of the most comic grav-
ity, an old carol
Though prepared to witness many
of these little eccentricities, from be-
ing appraised of the peculiar hobby of
mine host, yet, I confess, the parade
with which so odd a dish was intro
duced somewhat perplexed me, until |
gathered from the conversation of the
squire and the parson that it was
meant to represent the bearing in of
the boar's head; a dish formerly
served up with much ceremony and
the sound of minstrelsy and song, at
great tables, on Christmas day. Il
like the old CUSTOM said the squire,
mot merely because it is stately and
pleasing in itself, but because it was
observed at the college at Oxford at
which I was educated. When | hear
the old song chanted, it brings to mind
the time when | was young and
gamesome-and the noble old college
hall-and my fellow-student loiter-
ing about in their black gowns; many
of them, poor lads, are now in their
graves!"
That Tresome Parson.
The parson, however, whose mind
was not haunted by such associations,
and who was always more taken up
with the text than the sentiment, OBJ
jected to the Oxonians version of the
carol, which he affirmed, was differ
ent from that sung at college. He went
on, with the dry perseverance of a
commentator, to give the college read
ing, accompanied by sundry annOta-
tons; addressing himself at first to
the company at large; but finally
their attention gradually diverted to
other talk and other objects, he low
cred his tone as his number of audi
tors diminished, until he concluded
his remarks in an undertOne to a
fat-headed old gentleman next him,
who was silently engaged in the dis
cussion of huge plateful OF turkey.
The table was literally loaded with
good cheer, and presented an epit-
ONE of country abundance, in this
season of overfiowing larders. A dis
tinguished post was allotted to AN
cient sirloin,'' as mine host termed it;
being, as he added, the standard of
old English hospitality, and joint of
goodly presence, and full Of expecta-
tion." There were several dishes
quantity decorated and which had
evidently something traditional in
their embellishments; but about
which as | did not like to appear over
curious, l asked no questions.
Follows Old Customs.
1t would be tedious, perhaps, to my
foolish fondness for odd and obsolete
things, to which | am a little given,
were | to mention the other make
shifts of this worthy old humorist, by
which he was endeavoring to follow
| I'D. though at humble distance, the
quaint customs of antiquity. I was
| pleased however, to see the respect
SHOWN to his whims by his children
and relatives; who, indeed, entered
readily into the full spirit of them,
and seemed all we'll versed in their
parts; having doubtless been present
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17

L was q DF1lllduC mOOu-
light night, but extreme
ly cold; our chaise
whirled rapidly over the
frozen ground; the post
boy smacked his whip
necessarily and a part of
the time his horses were
on a gallop. He knows
where he is going" said
my companion, laughing,
and is eager to arrive
in Tina for soma Of the
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17

Many horsea instinctively haul OF
and kick when they are surprised
Say: Whoa, whenever you go up T.
the side of a horse. May, save you
broken leg, or perhaps your life.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17
Mise Taste

What color did Belle eelect when
she went to a French ball to dance
the german?'
"SAe wore neutral tints.''
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17
CHRISTMAS CANDIES.

Who could imagine a Christmas
without homemade candies. Largely
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17
HOLIDAY DISHES.

The holidays are at hand with tables
grooming with the good things provid-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17

ed. These feast
days recall the
good things Of our
grandmother's day
and we turn with
delight to some Of
the old and tried
recipes.
Oyster Cocktail.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Blue Mouse at orpheum.

Mr., Book, director of large insur-
ance company, has a weakness LOT
nretty women. "Bumble," his secro-
tary. is aware Of the fact, and when
Teddy Barker, ambitious to become
manager of one of the branch offices,
calls to see the director, BUNDLE adj
yises him to introduce his wife Cwho
is quite beauty to Book, and his po-
sition will be assured. Teddy. down
hearted at first, finally decides to IL
troduce "The Blue Mouse" music
hall singer and dancer, as his wife
Mr.. Book is easily captivated by the
dancer. Mrs. Barker's father in the
meantime has learned Of the affair.
He calls at Bankers office. There he
finds Drummer, who has just taken
the supposed Mrs. Barker, home. He
tells Brunper of this and dispute
arises over the address of the Barker
home. The real Mrs. Barker arrives
at the office, and Book believes her to
to he 1.-THE Blue Mouse" When Ted
DIV returns to the Office, Book upbraids
him for his infidelity to his wife, In
tho later respect. Complications COM
mence to pile up. The scene shifts to
the home of "The Blue Mouse" where
the furniture is heavily mortgaged, and
a sheriff's sale about to take place.
circumstances has brough Book, Bark
er and Drummer to the house, and
each tries to escape the other, by
hiding. Mrs. Book and Mrs. Barker
arrive as prospective buyers. Teddy
seeks safety from his wife's pryins
eyes, by tucking himself IN bed.
where he is shortly Joined by Book.
Drummer conceals himself under a
large rug. He too has fallen to the
wiles of "The Blue Mouse" When
things finally gets too hot, the rug
suddenly springs into life and departs.
followed by multitude of amazed
jpursuers. The deceivers finally fall
into the net their different TRANSFERS
sions have set for them and explana-
lions follow that straighten out the
tangled threads. The story is one
that cannot be told in direct nara
Itiye-it Is not what is done, but how
Iit is done-that makes the film a
screaming success. See it tonight
Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
And when They Returned Il, They
Knocked over Two Barrels Of
Oil on the Garage
Floor.
POLICE INVESTIGATING
Captain Decker Would Like to Find
Person or Persons Who Took
Car out Of Garage
Saturday Night.
IA a borrowed car.

Joy-riding ii borrowed car.
Taking tire and rim.
Splitting two barrels Of oil on floor
Of garage.
These are the three chief reasons
Why a joy-rider, name unknown, will
ret a warm reception If he shows up
at the Auto Inn garage, or where Cap
tain A. C. Decker can get hold of him,
or them, as the case may be. The
persons with the joy riding propensi-
ties borrowed car some time be-
tween 1920 o'clock Saturday night
and daylight Sunday morning, 1t is
figured by the owners of the garage.
The car was REQ, and Captain
Decker stated this morning that he
fad discovered. that tire and rim
were missing also 1t was suggested
that perhaps the joy-rider wished to
have souvenir Of the ride in this
shape.
From the answer that was made 1t
is evident that the owner of the gar
age and OF the car would like to see
the ioy-rider for a few minutes.
when the car was brought back, it
must have wohbled into its berth, for
one barrel of oil was tipped over, AID
another one had the spiggot broken
off. where one OF the wheels Of the
car struck it. All this oil ran out on
to the floor and was discovered yes
terday.
The occurrence has been reported
TO the police who are making an in
yestigation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
Contract for Paving Exchange and
Second Street Awarded to Cam
eron, Joyce and
Company.
LEIGHTON IS HELD UP
Paving Of One Block on Leighton
Street Delayed on Account
Of the Grading Fund
Shortage.

The contract for the paving of Elk
change street between, Seventeenth
and Kilbourne place and Of Second
street between Main and Blondeau,
was this morning awarded by the
city council to Cameron, Joyce and
company after several days delibera-
ton to learn the grading costs of the
work. This company submitted the
lowest bid for the work. ....-
While advertisements were issued
for bids on the paving Of Leighton
street between Thirteenth and Four
teenth, at the same time the other
were issued, the con-
tract for this work was not awarded
this morning-no action on this work
being taken. The council will not
award this contract until they have
a more definite knowledge Of the
amount of money in the grading
fund at their disposal.
Correcting Description.
Errors in the descriptions Of
grants of land made to the ]. c. Hub
niger Company were corrected in a
special ordinance passed by the coun'
Gil this morning. The errors were In
descriptions Of prior grants Of land
and were but recently called to the
attention Of the council. The correc
lions in the descriptions were mere
formalities and in no way effect the
holdings of the company and contain
no new grants or actual changes in
the land granted. The land is situat
ed in B, Fifth, Bluff and Commercial
streets and in lots one and two
block six, all in Reds addition.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
Interesting Hike Enjoyed-6askct
dren by Miss Nut
ting and Mrs.
Hombs.
THE MUSICAL PROGRAM
interesting Tlke EnJoyed-6asket.
ball Resuits-The
Coming Board
Meeting.

ct the Saturday afternoon junior
sewing class, after the children had
worked on their aprons for awhile,
they had an Easter program of music
and stories.
Miss Nutting .old splendid story,
after which Mrs. Emma Hombs ex-
planned first and then played number
of Schumann's pieces appropriate and
easy of appreciation, by the children.
The following were those selected:
Catch Me II You Cam" Pleading
Child" "Affrighting," Child Falling
Asleep" "The Knight Of the Hobby
Horse" all by Schumann.
The program was ended by beauti-
flu, solo by Mrs. w. c. Hughes.
Saturday afternoon the Upstream"r
club enjoyed hike. Miss Edna Port
er, who is spending her spring vaca-
ton here, was among those who ac-
companied the girls. NJ
Easter Morning Service.
The early Easter morning service.
held at the building Sunday, was
very we'll attended. The music by
Mrs. DuPre and by chorus Of high
school girls, was exceptionally good.
Short talks on the Easter meaning
were given by the former secretaries,
Misses O'Harra and Porter, and by the
present secretaries.
Basketball Results.
The results of the fifth of the ser
les of league basketball games Satur-
day night are as follows:
High school, IL; Purity Oats, 0.
Ju Ju Bees, 10; Grammar school. Q
Glover Leaf, 2; Geneva, IA.
Baptist, 0; Advanced, 2.
Board Meeting.
The monthly meeting of the board
of directors will be held Tuesday ait
ernoon OF this week at 800 o'clock
Mrs. Boards Return.
Mrs. T. r. Board, the president, wht
! has been spending the month in thi
east. will arrive in the city Tuesday
morning and will be present for ths
board meeting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05

lions. I had fainting spells, bloated,
and could hardly stand the pain in my
left side. My husband insisted that
try Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and ]. am 80 thankful did,
for I am now we'll woman. l sleep
better, do all my Homework and take
long walks. never fail to praise Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
my good health. Mrs. j. M. REscH,
1900 West Broadway, Louisville, Ky.
Since we guarantee that all testimo-
mails which we publish are genuine, is It
not fair to suppose that if Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has the
virtue to help these women it will help
any other woman who is suffering in a
like manner?
If you are ill do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., (confidentiaD Lynn,
Mass. Your letter viii be opened,
read and answered by a woman
and held in strict confidence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
Appropriation for Stretch From St
Louis to Minneapolis Pleases
Local Waterway
Boosters.
IS MORE THAN EXPECTED
They Feel That This Is Pretty Good
How This Money VIII
All Be d.
vided.

One million dollars is the river work
appropriation for the Mississippi from
Minneapolis to st, Louis. This In
cludes the work contemplated In this
district Some Of the enthusiastic river
improvement men said that this looked
pretty good to them. The appropria-
ton is larger than they had anticipat-
ed, they said.
The following is press dispatch
from Washington and tells how the
money was set aside:
OF the s30,0O0,0O0 appropriated in q
lump sum by congress for river and
harbor improvements the coming
year, general allotment has been
made by the army engineers for the
benefit Of the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, rivers. The allotments for the
various states have Just been ap-
proved by Secretary of War Garrison,
land the distribution of the total ap-
preparation was made in manner
that will go furthest in the preserva-
ton of existing river and harbor works
and for the prosecution Of projected
improvements heretofore authorized.
There is set aside for work on the
mississippi river, between the mouth
I of the Missouri and Minneapolis, 81
!OOo, 900; from Minneapolis to St. Paul,
$65, 900, and from Brainerd to Grand
Rapids. MINI, $4,000. For the lower
mississippi, between the mouth Of
the Missouri and the Ohio rivers,
$500, 900 Is set apart.
For the Improvement Of the Missouri
river, between Kansas City and it's
mouth. there Is appropriated 81 ,00O,-
900; from Kansas City to Sioux City,
$4,000, and from Sioux City to Fort
Benton, $4,000.
in addition to these appropriations
for the Mississippi and Missouri riv-
ers, which will be of benefit to St
Louis commerce, there are set apart
allotments for the principal streams
lof Missouri as follows: Black and
lCurrent rivers, $4,000; Usage river
is7,5Oo; Gasconade river, $4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
REVIVAL BEGINS
Series Of Sermons will be Conducted
Commencing Tonight, by
Rev. w. M. Baker.

Revival meetings start at
the First Christian church to-
night at 7:45. The pastor,
w. M. Baker, will begin a series
of sermons this evening, and he in.
vites the public to attend the services
and hear each one OF the series.
The subject tonight, God is Love-
A large chorus will be organized un
der the direction of Mr.. H. w. Talley
evangelistic singer. A children's
chorus will be formed later in the
week
Miss Pearl Uhler will sing a solo
during the service this evening.
Every one Is cordially invited to at
tend these meetings.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
Kldnaped AGAIN.

T United Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO. April 5. - 'Kfdnapci
again." might be the subject of a
chapter Of the recent life of Albert T..
Nunnelly, wealthy McAlester. Okla.
land owner. Attorney Remus, who
has been representing Nunnelly in the
latters suit against his wife, today
was once more in ignorance of his
clients whereabouts. Nunnelly's wife
kidnapped him again yesterday. Remus
said he would sue out writ Of habeas
corpus Immediately.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
TWO CEREMONIAL II a
SESSIONS PLANNED
kaaba Temple will Have One at Dav-
export This Month and at
Burlington Next Month.

Masons here are receiving invita-
tioas to attend the ceremonial ses-
sions Of Kaaba temple to be held In
Davenport on Thursday, April %, and
In Burlington on Thursday, May 6.
The program for the Davenport meet
ing includes a parade at $3.50 O'Clock,
business meeting at 5 o'clock. tradi-
tional banquet at six, and the cere-
monial session at 1880 o'clock.
At the Burlington session the fol-
lowing program will be observed:
Parade-2:3 80 o'clock; barbecue.
$3.50 o'clock; business session at $3.50
o'clock, and ceremonial session at
1880 o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
Noted educator. Meet.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5.-Some
of the most prominent educators OF
the west will address the California
Teachers association, Bay section,
which began five day session here
today. DR.. Judson, president Of the
University Of Chicago; President Ben
jamin Ide Wheeler. of California Uni
versity, and David Starr Jordan, OF
Leland Stanford university, are also
scheduled to speak in addition to a
number Of authors and humorists
The teachers will not neglect the
opportunity to see the Panama-Paci-
fic exposition, however, as they will
hold convention sessions only in the
morning and will visit the fair every
afternoon. Afa5
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
MAJORITY NEEDED
IN SCHOOL VOTE
Attorney Generals office Holds That
Plurality Count Will Not be
Legal.

C. A. Robbins. assistant attorney
general, has ruled that the selection
of county superintendent OF schools
by the educational conventions next
Tuesday must be by majority and not
by plurality vote.
The question of how the superin-
tendent shall be chosen has been
raised in many counties. The de-
ma rtment Of Justice declares that II
the educational beard selects the Off
Ger, it must be by majority vote. By
two-thirds vote the convention can
delegate the selection to a commit
tee to consist of five persons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05

ton, Mrs. Isabel w. Ball, Women's Re-
lief Corps officer, announced today. OF
these, she said, considerable proper
ton will be unofficial visitors. How
ever, she predicted that the number
Of regularly accredited delegates
would run into the thousands. Though
President Wilson has only tentative
ly accepted, confidence was expressed
that the chief executive would be
present at the reception to be accord
ed the visiting veterans Tuesday even
ing, Sept. %.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05

made up Of exclusive features Of the
Lyman H. Howe studio, with plenty
of comedy of clean, wholesome ma.
ture.
The prices for the Lyman H.
Howe's attractions are always the
same in all cities, seats reserved, Is,
35 and SOC at night. Matinee, Csc for
any seat. Children under IL, 15c. This
is an attraction every child in Keo-
kuk should see and to give them the
opportunity, there will be one mat
inee at 4:10. The evening perform
ance will start at S:15. Reserve your
seats now for the evening perform
observation-disclosures
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
At the Colonial.

This is feature day at the Colonial
theatrewith the most tempting pro-
gram ever offered at this popular
theatre. Two big two-reel motion pic
ture features and a Big vaudeville act
make up the bill that VIII be present
ed for the same price Of admission,
ten and five cents. Struck OIL" a
western picture in two.-big reels, and
1.-THE Bigot.' a society comdey-drama
in two reels make up the motion pic
ture end Of athe bills The vaudeville
acts presented at this theatre each
day are changed daily, as are the mo-
ton pictures II you happen to be
one of the few who have not seen our
vaudeville asks your friends how well
thev liked Acknowledgement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
AMUSEAIENrS.

A Paramount program will be pre-
scented at the Grand tonight featuring
Tyrone Powers in the five reel So
ciety drama "Aristocracy," a very
high class production that Is sure to
please. Don't miss coming tonight.
lies Miserables'' tomorrow will be
presented Victor Hugo's great mast.
erpiece, a production that played long
engagements in the best theatres in
the cities at soc and $1.0O prices. A
letter from r. d. Edsell, late OF the
Water Power company. now To-
Gated in New York, states that Les
Miserables" was playing the Carnegie
theatre to capacity every perform
ance at 500 per seat. The following
letter was received today: Mr.. G. II.
Dodge, Keokuk, Iowa, Dear Sir: Hav-
ing had the privilege OF seeing the
great motion picture production or
LES Miserables,'' it is Ia pleasure to
find that 1t is to be presented at the
Grand under the auspices OF the Mon
day Music club. Tuesday, April 6 will
be red letter day to the people OF
Keokuk who avail themselves Of the
opportunity to go with Victor Hugo
through the life of Jean, Vatican. Ev-
cry moment from the bringing OF the
stolen loaf to his dying mother unto
the end, pulsates with these human
emotions that go to the making of a
masterpiece. The production stands
prominent among motion pictures,
and it is hoped that the public will
respond in appreciation. Very truly,
Mrs. Lafayette Brown.
All those who can, should attend
the matinees as the big sale Of
tickets indicate packed houses at
night. The performances will start
promptly at 900, 4:10, and $40.
Lyman n. Howe.
A few people are of the impression
that the price limit Of moving pic
lures should be 10c. They change
their mind after seeing Lyman Fl.
Howe's exhibition. 1t shows the pos
sibilities OF the educational value OF
moving pictures. The program is
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
WOMAN | REFUSES
OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved
by Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Louisville, KY" think if more suf-
ferlng women would take lydia E..

|Flnkham's v egeta-
BILE Compound they
would enjoy better
health. l suffered
from q female trou-
BILE, and the doctors
decided I had a
humorous grow til
and would have to
be operated upon,
but I refused as I do
not believe in opera
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
Women to Meet With Veterans.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Fully TO-
600 members Of various women's pat
riotic societies, more Or less connect
ed with the G.. A. r., will attend the
September encampment in Washing
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05
DEATH AND BURIAL
OF A LITTLE BOY
William Lee DAVIDSON. Infant Son o
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dawson,

William Lee Dawson, infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dawson, of 1898
Oak street, died Saturday OF pneu-
monia fever after a short illness. The
little boy was born in Keokuk, Oct. 3,
1914 and was only few months old
at the time Of his death.
The remains were taken Sunday
morning to LAGRANGE, Mo-, the FORMER
home of the family where the burial
took place.
The bereaved family have the heart
felt sympathy Of their friends and
aeighbors in the bereavement whlch
has visited them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-05

waterIoo's Own Waterloo.
Davenport Democrat: Waterloo VIII
be remembered as one horse battle
after this war is over.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-08

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Take LAXATIVE MnOMO QUINN
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-08
LIVELY SESSION.
/. IS EXPECTED At
THE CITY HALL
MEETING OF The BOARD or
COMMISSIONERS WILL re.
SOLVE INTO A TRIAL COURT TO
PROBE SOME POLICE CHARGES.

In police circles last night. Il was
reported that the meeting or the = ;
commissioners. 70 be held this after
noon al the city han. viii be very
lively one. OF AZ least viii have 8 rath-
er sensational AFTERMATH. ifNumora are
90 be given crcdence
There are bat routine matters 20 he
disposed 81 a. the regular order &
business itselt but comlng alone
about the close 81 the meeting the
board = expected o. resolve Itself int
q triad court and viii, al the earnest
request Of the defendant officer. prubs
into the charges of alleged violation
81 the police rules and equations as
have been preferred against Patrol
man chns. Clark. who, served wa
such charges. was also suspended for q
total Of sixty days. the specific al
legation being that Re beat a man un-
necessarily and Ia that be- did not OBJ
serve certain rules IN another matter.
IN which sac seems 20 have been the
central figure.