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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-05
NEWS FROM PHILEMA

Hello-yes this is Philema.
What is it? O. you want to know
about that baseball game pulled off
hereabouts last Thursday do you?
Well that was some game all right.
Philema against Redbono. There
was quite little crowd here to
witness the game. Some from
Warwick, and other points over the
r..yer. A number from Leesburg,
Red Bone and other local points t.,
whoop it up for their several favor
ties. It was rather a warm day
for such exciting sport but on the
whole everything passed off very
pleasantly; and every one and his
.pa seemed to enjoy the sport to tho
full. The score board seems to
have been nisplaced-so will have
to give you the several points in the
game the best ] can from memory.
There was two games played, UNI
pred by Mr.. VIII Mcdonald of
Red Bone. The first Z to in fav-
or OF Philema, the second 8 to z
also in favor Of our home team.
So yon see our boys won both
games and 10 say the least-Iike
Carriers mule are feeling their oats
somewhat. Philema win play Red
Bone again Thursday on the Red
Bone diamond. So look out boys,
acquit yourselves like men and
bring home a good report.
Your scribe | believe promised
to give you this week little piece,
Johnnie and his Ma. Well it was
like this. It was rather warm
morning. Breakfast was over due,
the water supply had run low,
Johnnie was out in the yard play
ing with the puppy. Mama calls
from the window in her most gem
tie tones. "Oh Johnnie. run like
dear sweet boy and bring mama
another bucket of water real quick
Run, Mama's waiting" A voice
from the yard. 20 ma am red,
/ just amt a goin' to do it.
Amt goin' to do it, hey? Well
you just wait till | get to YOU
and we'll see. You'll go SO fast it
will set your hair on fire. !" Well
Johnnie didn't get his gun-but he
got the water. But say Mr.. Editor,
that was going some eh?
Socially Philelna is on the up
grade. Something doing all along
the line. Ball games, parties, Wis
iting and as usual some love max
though on the quiet of course.
this refers to the love making.
Three of our most prominent fell
low townsmen, ODE Womae. w
Pit Martin, and Bert Harris took
quite a pleasant trip to Savannah
and Tybee the past week. CT course
they took it all in especially Tybee.
They didn't catch any whales or
very large sharks. But. 0 myl
what they lacked in the way of
fishing was more than made up in
other sports, the surf being the
principle attraction. OF course
there was always a lot Of pretty
girls on the beach enloying the
same fun, and it is needless to say
as our three friends all have pretty
good eyes and just couldn't help
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-05
Street Tax Notice

Street tax for The year 1915 will
be due and payable to. the City
Marshal on Aug. 1st. By order Of
the City Council.
U. f. King, Clerk & Treasurer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-05

looking certain way they saw it
all, and 'er; well / better not say
anything more about that, as It
might cause "rnction."
Mrs. Bertha Josey, who has been
on an extended visit to home folks
down at Alapaha, where she spent
the better part Of the summer
very pleasantly, returned to our
burg one day last week and viii
have charge Of the Philema school
for the fall term.
Mrs. Mcdonald Of Red Bone,
mother of Mrs. H. RI. Laramore,
Mrs. Geo. Laramore and John b.
Mcdonald, died al the home Of
Mr.. Geo. Laramore in the Chokee
district. some time Sunday morn
ing and was buried Monday after
noon at the old laundering Springs
cemetery in Red Bone. We extend
our love anu sympathy. May your
loss be her eternal gain.
Still very hot, dry and dusty in
our section. Corn very much in
need of a good rain. Cotton pick
ing opening up all along the line.
Mr.. Smith, agent here for the
Muse and Brown farm, carried
bale of cotton to Albany one day
last week. We hear he received
1Oc per pound for it. DO not know
weight of bale or grade.
More anon, lslss,
Hal jumping
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-05
REFRESHING RAINS
END LONG DROUTH

Tuesday noon witnessed the well
come fall Of rain that put an end
to the long drouth which has been
doing 50 much damage to the crops
and elsewhere throughout southern
Georgia. The rains that fell dur
, ing Tuesday afternoon and later
have served to give renewed hope
to the farmers who had not totally
lost their crops from the protracted
drouth.
! The condition. Of many fields OF
cotton, corn and other crops here
was growing very serious before the
recent rain fall, while many other
fields had along ago been ruined by
the heat and drouth. 1t was only
for the fields that had not already
been parched by the heat that the
farmers still entertained hope. The
recent rains have served to give the
Icrops in these fields a newlease Oh life
For practically mont there
has been no rainfall here that
would materially help the crops.
So it may be readily seen that con
ditions were especially serious, As.
it is, some of the cotton and corn
and other crops will be helped Or
entirely saved, by the rains. Even
before the rains came, However,
very great damage had been done
to the corn and cotton crops, dam
age which cannot be remedied for
the farmers this fall in any way.
Miss Lena Whatley Of Helena and
d recent graduate Of Bessie Tiff cnl-'
lege Of Of Forsyth will teach at Lees
burg another year. Miss Whatley
was one Of the most popular mem
bers Of the student body and took
high stand in her class room work.
While in college Miss Whatley re-
ceived quite a number Of honors at
the hands Of her class mates and
the student body. She was mem-
Der Of the Journal staff, a member
!of the Y. W. A. cabinet, captain
of the junior basketball team, presi-
dent Of the kappa Delta literary
society, member Of tho Y. w. a.
cabinet and B. Y. P. U. officer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
ITCHED
FOR 20 YEARS
RESINOL CURED

Dec. 8, 1913: "I had eczema for 20
years. 1t started on me when was
but ID years old and am now "a, and
have suffered all these years. It started
with small pimples all over my face,
arms and hands. My hands would
swell up SO that could not shut them,
and | was almost blind. 1t would itch,
then burn, and had to keep the az
lfected parts wrapped up SO that l would
not scratch them. I couldn't sleep at
ADJUST walked the floor whole night.
II have tried many different remedies,
and spent q large sum Of money, but
had no relief. Resinol Soap and Resinol
Ointment were recommended to me.
They gave me great relief after the
third application, and after using four
jars of Resinol Ointment and three
cakes of Resinol Soap, am completely
cured" (Signed) Mrs. H. E. Fleager.
Box 13, Dauphin, Pa.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
sold by all druggists for 10 years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
BETTER THAN ..AL0MEL
Thousands Have Discovered
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
are a Harmless Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the substi'
tute for calomel-are a mild but sure laxa.
tive, and their effect on the liver is almost
instant neous. They are the result of DR..
Edwards determination not to treat liver
and bowel complaints with calomel. His
efforts to Danish it brought oft these little
olive-colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that calcmel docs but have no bad after eff
fects. They don't i1j-re the teeth like strong
LIQUIDS or caloiacl. They take hold of the
trouble and quickly correct it. Why cure
the liver at the expense of the teethr Cal
omei sometimes plays havoc with the gums.
So do strong liquids.
1t is best not to take caione1, but to let
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches, "dullacSs" and that
law feeling come from constipation and a
disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets when you feel"loggy" and"heavy.
Note how they "clear" clouded brain and
how they "perk MP" the spirits. At loc and
25c per box. All druggists.
The Olive Tablet Company. Columbus, q
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20

stretching pains that are SO much talked
about This safe external application IS
gently used over the skin to render 1t
amenable to the natural stretching which
it undergoes. The myriad OF nerve
threads just beneath the skin is thus
relieved OF unnecessary pain producing
causes and great physical relief is the
result as expressed by host OF happy
mothers who write from experience.
It is subject that all women should
be familiar with as Mothers Friend"
has been In use many years, and is recon-
mended by grandmothers who IN their ear ,
aid to women.
You can obtain Mothers Friend" at
almost any drug store. Get bottle
to-day and then write for our little book
SO useful to expectant mothers.
Address Bradfield Regulator Co., 312
Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
END INDIGESTION
on STOMACH PAIN
IN FIVE MINUTES
"Pape's Diapepsin" makes
sick, sour, gassy stomachs
feel fine. :

Time it! In Ave minutes all ston-
ach distress will go. No indigestion.
heartburn, sourn ess or belching OF
gas, acid, or eructations of undigested
food, no dizziness, bloating, foul
breath or headache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in regulating upset stomachs.
1t is the surest, quickest and most
certain Indigestion remedy in the
whole world, and besides 1t Is harm
less.
Millions of men and women now
eat their favorite foods without fear
they know Pape's Diapepsin will
save them from any stomach misery.
Please, for your sake, get a large
ffty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store and put your
stomach right. Don't keep on being
miserable-life is too short-you are
not here long, SO make your stay
agreeable. Eat what you like and di-
gest it; enjoy it, without dread OF
rebellion in the stomach.
Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your
home anyway. Should one of the
family eat something which don't
agree with them, or in case of an at
tack of indigestion, dyspepsia, gas.
tritis or stomach arrangement at
daytime or during the night, it is
handy to give the quickest, surest re.
lief known.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20

out as soon as any city on the face Of
the globe and our attitude will have
a vast amount of influence In pulling
the city through.
Just keep up your nerve and plug
in. That is the only way and We will
win out There will be change in
the general conditions of the country
in the near future and We are ready
and anxious TO take advantage of it.
II may be an advantage to wait. It
often is although 1t takes patience,
self restraint and nerve
Respectfully submitted,
o. B. TOWNE,
Manager.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Association Finances.

New subscriptions for the support
Of the organization have been secured,
assuring the continuation of the work
on the same comprehensive scale. Al
though the amount of the subscrip-
lions is but little above the six thou
sand dollar mark, the budget of ex-
penses will be adjusted according to
the income.
1t must not be forgotten that, OF the
funds received from the original sub
ecription, about eighteen Thousand
dollars has been invested in real es-
tate. This has been rented this past
year and some revenue derived there
from.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Miscellaneous Activity.

The activity mentioned above does
not represent half Of the work done
The multiplicity Of details In the
course of a week fairly pals on one
An organization, whose directing Off
GERS are vitality engaged in other bust
ness. is slower to move and the de-
tails of each effort are consequently
more numerous. Yet in spite Of this
the association has handled a very
large amount OF work with minimum
Of red tape and ceremony.
Among other items of business are
the following:
Investigating methods for regulat-
ing solicitations for various charities
and benevolences.
Compilation of publicity material
for publication Of the Nolen plan re-
port and advertising pamphlet.
Agitation for bridges at McCor-
mick's ferry and Cruces Cheek.
Taking care Of the harvest hand sit
uation Of last summer, when eastern,
so-called, employment agencies sent
over two hundred mon here to work
in the harvest fields.
Participation in the detailed work
of two local meetings Of the manu-
facturers.
General advertising and semi-weak-
~ publicity.
Discussion Of plans for a city and
county building.
Taking care of the meeting Of the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Department Of CITY Affairs.

The association has been busy a
good part of the year with matters
pertaining to the city.
For the first six months OF this
year considerable was done to secure
An improved metho6' of caring for the
city's garbage Th., work Of other
cities in this line was investigated
and number of moderator concerns
were consulted Definite recommen-
dations were made to the city govern
garbage disposal plant. All the infor-
nation gathered on this work has
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Convention presentations.


Representing Keokuk at various
conventions in which we are inter
ested.
Acting as general bureau OF in
formation regarding the city. its as
sets. advantages and possibilities.
All the above work has to be done
anil some organization must fbe on the
Job IL Keokuk is not to be allowed to
slump and slide back. If fisherman
waits until he sees a fish with It's
mouth open, looking his way, before
he puts out his lines, he won't have
much for supper and II he ever does
catch anything that way it will be a.
case Of fools luck.
Increasing the industry Of a city by
one good sized substantial factory
each year, will more than justify the
time and effort put forth
The same ratio of increase even in
private business is considered worth
while. Why shoulp 1t not be the case
with city?
Th., future of Keokuk Is sure but We
cannot lie down on the JOB. We can
not quit If we are ever to get any
where. This past year has been a
poor one in general and the number
of cities which are doing better can
be counted on the fingers of one hand.
The smelter is assured and very few
cities can show more or even as much
for this year.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20

Friend" in which
thousands Of women
have the most un-
bounded confk.aSlIe.
They have used II
and know. They tell
OF its wonderful In
fluence to ease the
abdominal muscles
and how they avoid.
aI fhoSa l-ao Jod
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
River Front Improvement.

Work has been done in this depart.
ment for the Improvement of the river
front. This is an important work
and, as in other cities up and down
the river, has been very badly neglect
ed. The city has taken this up again
and in conjunction with Major NJ.
Meigs. has worked out plan for the
Improvement of the lev.ee which
should be very satisfactory to river
men and shippers
Considerable interest has also been
taken in the improvame nt of condi-
lions for juvenile offenders at the city
Jail after their arrest. Conditions at the
city jail are not what they should be
for the improvement OF young offend
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
NORM Defeats Neal.

CHICAGO. Jan. 2O-,Defeating Hugh
Neal of Toledo, 90 to Al, Charley
NORM last night climbed into second
place in the interstate three cushion
billiard league,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20

sented at all of the rate hearings in
which Mississippi river cities In Iowa
are concerned, with but fraction Of
the expense which would have ordin-
arsly been incurred
Dinner at Des Moines.
The manager and one other member
or the association attend the Greater
Iowa dinner, held at Des Moies, last
spring in celebration of the victory
in the ruling of the interstate COM
| merce commission in the Mississippi
river case. This was the occasion Of
the gathering Of traffic men from all
over the state for a general confer
ence and celebration of all freight
rate cases in which Iowa cities are
concerned.
The association has been active in
assisting in the promotion of the keo-
kuk-Nauvoo-Ft. Madison electric rail
way.
The association has been interested
in the development of the carrying
trade on the Mississippi river accord
ing to the plans proposed by the In
land Navigation Bureau, OF which MI.
Bernhardt of New Orleans is pres-
dent and manager. There is to be a
good deal more done along the line Of
barge development during the coming
year and Keokuk will profit very
largely thereby.
Recently the association has taken
an interest in the project for the Keo.
kuk and Jefferson City interurban.
This is progressing we'll, and although
there has been little chance, SO far,
for the organization to push the pro.
ject. the opportunity will come shortly
and will receive careful support.
Quincy Rate Case.
BY far the most important effort
made in this department has been our
participation in the Quincy rate case
against the carriers. This was an I'm
portant case and is the entering
wedge for Keokuk in future effort
to make the carriers give Keokuk a
freight rate parity, in all respects,
with ST. Louis. Our attitude was not
fully understood at the time. Keokuk
wants to be in position to fight for
the same thing Quincy asked. The
position taken has been fully justified
by later developments. Quincy won
her case. 1t may not be necessary for
Keokuk to make the fight, but even
though it is, the Quincy case has CIV
en- US great deal of the evidence we
need
Recent Decision Important.
An important item In this depart
ment is the recent decision OF the in
terstate commerce commission, plac-
ing all upper Mississippi river cross
ings on freight rate parity with St
Louis from and to trunk line terri
tory. This Is the direct result OF the
thoroughness and far sightedness
with which the original freight rate
case was prosecuted. The Justice OF
the original case was emphasized in
the Quincy rate case and the present
ruling came as natural consequence.
In all the history of the city, only
one other accomplishment stands out
az prominently. guaranteeing keokuk
its rightful development, as this
freight rate decision. That, OF course,
is the construction OF the power plant.
No condition could have made the
growth OF the city more impossible
than the condition which the rate
fight made by the Industrial assocfa-
tdon. in conjunction with similar or
ganizations up the river. has RENE
died. The association deserves a lot
OF credit for this. incidentally. 1t
should be remembered that Colonel
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20

Brookhart and Hon. Clifford Thorne
deserve a great deal OF credit for the
mastery manner in which this case
was prosecuted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
New Courage Needed.

We need to take new courage to
take hold and saw wood, to assist In
stead OF holding back and to plan
ahead insteaG OF looking for the flaws
in the work already done. We need
to appreciate the value OF what we
have and not do as did the dog in the
fable
The dog had piece of meat in his
mouth. and while crossing a bridge
looked over the edge and CHANGED to
see his reflection in the water. The
reflection Of the dog in the water had
a larger piece Of meat, apparently,
than he. Consequently he dropped
what he had and in envy snarled and
jumped for the larger piece in the
reflection. He lost what he already
possessed and had nothing but dam
pened dependency for his pains.
Moral Let Us appreciate the
Cement Machine company
and the smelter.'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Recommends Hard Work.

Keokuk will be just what we make
it and I recommend that we keep
right at it and work as though life
and death depended on our sticking
to the job with smile. We can pull
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Comparative Data.

Information relative to the position
which Keokuk takes among the cities
OF the state, in all departments Of
civic activity, has been gathered and
compiled for instant use.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20

Passenger Traffic Mems association of
the city Of Chicago.
The consideration Of a score or
more of proposed legislative matters
upon which the opinion OF the local
business men are desired
Conferences and gatherings galore.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Mothers Friend (
Before Baby Arrives

During several weeks Of expectancy
there Is splendid external embrocation
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Highway Marking

Marking the automobile highways
around Keokuk has claimed the atten-
ton of the association. T. A. Craig
has had this in charge and has accom-
plished a tremendous amount. The
association contributed to this work
as also did the city. Mr.. Craig Sc
cured the cooperation of the Good
rich tire people and has done some
remarkable work Mr. Craig des srves
a great deal of credit for this accom-
plishment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Survey Of City.

a survey of the city has been made
this winter the exact purpose OF
which is to secure and tabulate all
the information desired when talking
with factory prospect. Only one
other city in the state has such sur
vey completely brought down to date
in all items. The work Of gathering
this information has occupied the
spare moments of the past year. In
its completed form It fills one hun
dred and six typewriter pages.
In addition to the above, the asso-
citation has compiled a table Of gas
and electric rates for cities of practic-
ally the same size as Keokuk, in the
states OF South Dakota, Minnesota.
Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois. Iowa, Ne
braska, Kansas and Missouri. This is
also on file in the office for reference.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20

ers. Total isolation OF youngsters,
when under arrest, from any adult Of
tenders, who may be at the lookup
has been earnestly advocated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20

,.ndlinr it without restrictions. be-
u I,aa. q good big salary in addition
s .psreto But that is not the kind Of
.1,,,,strial propositions the officers of
~ association are going to put up
= the people OF Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Association Affairs DEPARTING Mt.

=
During the year just closing the
working rules Of the association have
been materially changed Instead Of
the old method. the executive com
mittee doing practically everything
and having to meet every time any
thing came up for official action. the
work of the association has been d..
vided into departments and each
member of the executive committee is
in charge OF department. In this
manner the manager in conference
with the head of a department can Sc
cure action without the necessity of a
meeting of the whole committee. This
plan has been drafted in the form of
bylaws and has been adopted by the
board. 1t saves great deal of time
and a great number Of meetings. But
in case the head OF department
wishes the advice Of the whole com
mittee a meeting can be called-and
usually is called-to assist him.
1t might be of interest to the asso-
citation to know that this plan has
been highly praised by individuals
high in the affairs Of commercial or
ganization work in the country.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-20
Chamber Of Commerce o, U. 8. A.

Chamber Of Commerce Of U. 8. A.
The association has membership
in the Chamber Of Commerce of the
United States of America. This was
secured that We might keep more
closely in touch with commercial de-
veIopments, the country over and with
that legislation pending at Washing
ton, which might affect those engaged
ir business here.
The affairs of the Office have been
well in hand and rigid economy Is
being observed. The files are kept in
order for instant use and a record of
the detailed work done, especially in
an industrial way, is kept constantly
up to date. In fact, the records of the
association are in such shape that
anyone, whether acquainted with the
city Or not, can get the whole years
history Of the association simply by
going over the diary records.