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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
John w. Clark WEEDS.

At Ottumwa, on Tuesday. May 2,
occurred thu marriage of Miss Nell
Jacobs OF Mt. Pleasant, and Mr.. John
w. Clark OF Keokuk. The Rev. r. e.
Cudlipp, pastor of the First Metho-
dist church, oficiated at the cere-
mony. Mrs. Clark is the only daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jacobs.
The family is one of the oldest of
Henry county's families. Mrs. Clark
was educated in Ottumwa and fin
ished her schooling in Iowa Wesley
an college, graduating from that
school in 1914. Mr.. Clark is well
known in this city where he has
lived for years He is travelling
salesman for the Kellogg-Birge COM
pany, and is a man Of many sterling
qualities. He is a nephew of the
late Sam Clark.
The wedding was very quiet af-
fair and a surprise to the many
friends of both bride and groom. The
only attendants were Miss Hazelle
Hunt of Ottumwa and Mr.. James
Swirles, Jr. The bride wore tr1av-
cling suit of dark gray silk popl1n.
Her hat was of rose color trimmed IN
gray. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark will be at
home to their friends June first at
Fort Madison.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Nolan of
Rochester, N. Y, who were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs W. H. Reimbold, have
returned to their home.
Mrs. Virginia Linebaugh is in the
city after having spent the winter
with her son at Boone, Iowa. and is
at present at 607 Franklin street.
P. H. Hynes, president of Smoky
Hollow Coal Co., of Avery, arrived In
the city Sunday evening to attend
the funeral of Thomas Short.
Attorney John F. Hynes Of Des
Moines. and brother, Will J. Hynes
arrived in Keokuk Sunday evening to
attend the funeral of Thomas Short.
Mrs. j. Park left this morning for
Downing, Mo-, for weeks visit.
Palmer Trimble has gone to Utah
on Burlington route business.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
ILL HEALTH WAS
CAUSE OF SUICIDE

That continued i'll health drove
Henry Rein to suicide was evident
from later evidence found. a wallet
containing a goodbye letter was found
In his clothes by the undertaken. The
m issive, written In pencil on a small
sheet of ruled paper, is addressed to
my Dear Wife and Children Harry
Florence, Pearl, Oscar, Roy and
Arthur" He asks them for forgive.
ness and also prays that God will
forgive him. al just can't live any
longer" he writes. "a am in misery
and ! can't get WELL love you all
and your dear grandchildren" This
latter he names, five of them. The
letter ends: Goodbye, one and all,
my God forgive me, may God forgive
me-" and Is signed "Your loving
father, Henry Rein.s
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
Note Sent Today.

WASHINGTON, May S.-The Unit
ed States government this afternoon
accepted Germany's concessions in
the submarine issue, but declined to
accede to the German suggestion for
linking the German situation with
British-American controversies.
The text of the note which is very
brief was withheld for publication to-
morrow. The United Press learned,
however, that the above statement
constitutes the essence of the CON-
munication.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
CITY NEWS.

Report was made to the policee
department today that two c., B. &
O. freight cars in the lower yards
were entered last night. One of the
cars contained candy and the other
soft drinks. 1t could not be deter
mined whether anything was missing
or not. The cars were billed to Cen
terv1lle and when the shipment is in
voiced there, it will be known wheth-
er any articles we're taken.
New dresses, new waists from
IN. Y. buyer. Lowitz Busy Bee Store.
Word was received in the city
this morning of the death In the san1-
tarium at Oakdale of Mrs. George
Foecke. No particulars were given
in the message, but Will be given a
little later.
j. A. M Collins is i'll at Fort
Wayne, Ind, according to word re-
ceived here.
Miss Della May Shoemaker,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William A.
Shoemaker of Keokuk and Harry H.
Benoit son of Mrs. d. Benoit of New
Orleans, were married this noon by J.
A. Whets tone, justice of the peace.
The groom is employed as machin-
ist at Fort Madison, where they will
1CSiuS Oll IuSlI ICIuIu lIOu q II1p 10
New Orleans, where they will visit
the grooms mother and relatives.
Mrs. James Smith of 215 Fulton
street, fell from step ladder Satur-
day, breaking her left arm and tear
ing the ligaments of her left ankle
James Smith has been called to
Peoria by the death Of his sister, Mrs.
Railsback which occurred at 80 this
morning. She is> an aunt of Mrs.
David Toop.
&C. G. Eichelberger was taken to a
hospital and operated upon this morn
ing and is getting along nicely.
| The trial of Tom Merit, on the
charges Of larceny and bootlegging
was being held today in the court Of
Justice MILESTONE. The bootlegging
charge was the first one called and
when the state had finished, the de-
PENDANT asked time in which to Sc
cure certain witnesses. The trial
was resumed this afternoon, and
both charges were covered
DR.. c. M. Wilson died In Des
Moines, Saturday, May 6, according
to word received here. The body
will be brought to Keoluk for burial
tomorrow afternoon. Decedent was
a brother Of John Wilson and Mrs.
| ldd DiIu duu nephew OF o6lDy
johnson.
Leo L. Fouts and Miss Ella Will
sey. couple from Keokuk, were
united in marriage this afternoon by
James S. Burrows. justice OF the
peace. Saturday afternoon Justice
Burrows united in marriage Perry L.
Boltz and Edna Rose Skyles, couple
from Warsaw.
Notice of appeal to the supreme
court has been given in the case of
the State Central Savings bank VS..
the st. Paul Fire and Marine Insur.
ance Co. The case will be herd in
the September term of the supreme
court.
Marriage licenses were issued to
day to Leo L. Fouts, "a, and Ella Viii
sey, II, both of Keokuk; Harry H. Be
mott, 26, of New Orleans, La, ant
Della, May Shoemaker, rs, of Keoluk
Clara A. Hoffman and M L. Hoff
man have conveyed to Roy c. Burner
the east 221a feet of the west 80 feet
of the lot in block 1873. Considera
ton is $4,000.
Carl Marlin is reported as get
ting along nicely after an operation
for appendicitis at ST. Joseph's hos.
pital.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
factor in establishing the children's

factor in establishing the children's
bureau as department of the U. =
government. He is lecturer and a
magazine writer prominence. He will
speak in the evening at the Y. W. G.
A. auditorium in connection with
child welfare week. Because the
Fort Madison Suffrage association
could not plan for Mrs. Cotnam's COM
ing this week she will not come into
Lee county until later. Mrs. Nc
Dowell made number of suggestions
for township meetings. The Keokuk
association will be represented at a
meeting in Montrose on the afternoon
of May Is in the NJ e. church there.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
FUNERAL RECORD
Thomas Short.

Thomas Short.
The funeral OF the late Thomas
Short was held from ST. Peters Cath,
Ollie church this morning at 900
o'clock. The services were conducted
by very Rev. James Gillespie and in
terment was made in the Catholic
cemetery. The body bearers were
Harvey Beach, Frank Weber, Thomas
Tigue. Henry Welsh, J. z. Peterson
and Timothy Crimmins. Among those
from out OF town who were at the fun
eral were Patrick Haynes Of Avery,
Ia. nephew; John and William
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
Mr.. Well. Wa. Present

Mrs. Cate Gilbert Wells in yester'
days issue of the Burlington Hawk
Eye gave very interesting account
of luncheon which the Iowa New
Workers gave recently in honor OF
their distinguished member, Mrs. Car
RE Chapman Gait. The Iowans who
shared the honors with Mrs. Gait
were Mrs. Wells, Miss Mary Garrett
Hay and the Hon. Jerry B. Sullivan.
Mrs. Wells has written number of
delightful letters to the Hawk-Eye
and the one of yesterday was not the
least enjoyable of the series. She
speaks Of having met many suffrage
workers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
100000 Fire Today.

LINCOLN, Neb., May S.-One hun
dred thousand dollars damage result
ed this afternoon when fire destroy
ed the Woods Brothers silo manufac-
turing plant and one million feet of
dressed lumber in East Lincoln. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The
plant and lumber yard were COM
pletely destroyed. The loss is partly
covered by insurance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
w ant CoIumn

II you wish to rent or sell house;
II you are seeking a position or want
someone to work for you; If you have
lost anything or found anything, your
advertising message Inserted in The
Daily Gate City will enter every
reading home In keokuk and twenty
five mile radius. The cost is but
cent a word each insertion, no ad-
vertisement being taken for less
than 15c. Cash must accompany order.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
Last PROGRAM Of Music Club.

The Monday Music club Will hold its
annual meeting this evening in the T..
w. c. A. auditorium for the election Of
officers A very attractive spring pro-
gram will be given and large atteu-
dance is hoped fer at this last meet
ing of the club year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
Miss Kaiser Return. Home.

Miss Laurie Kaiser who has been
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Collier
for the past fortnight returned this
morning to her home in ST. Louis. Mr..
John Atlee who was the weekend
guest Of the Golfers returned to his
home in TT. Madison last night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
THE WEATHER.
Weather Forecast.
IU. S. Department Of Agriculture,

III. S. department OF agriculture,
Weather Bureau.
For Keokuk and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Tuesday. Cooler tonight.
Warmer Tuesday.
For Iowa: Fair tonight AMI Tues
day. Cooler tonight east and south
portions. Probably light frost north
east portion. Warmer Tuesday.
For Missouri: Generally fair tonight
and Tuesday. Cooler tonight
For Illinois: Fair tonight aud prob
ably Tuesday. Cooler tonight.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

Suffrage, or an average Of little less
than five out OF eight. Surely this
speaks we'll for the cause OF woman
suffrage and for the Iowa press.-Des
Moines Tribune.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

LANDOLOGY. C magazine ing the
facts in regard to the land s;tua.
ton. Three months trial subscrip-
ton free. If for a home, OF as an
investment you are thinking Of buying
good farm lands. simply write me a
letter II lrking 1t PERSONAL and say
Mail me Landology and all particu.
lars free" Address Lloyd M. Skin
ncr, general manager, Skidmore Land
Co. 1913 Skidmore Bldg. Marinette,
Wis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

WANTED-Middle aged woman or
girl for housewcrk. Highest wages
paid to competent person Apply 622
Tfmea street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

WANTED - At once, experienced
woodworking machine hands, cab
met makers and finishers. Apply or
address Leopold Desk Co., Burling-
ton, Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank neighbors and
friends for their kindness shown dur
ing our recent bereavement.
MRS. THOS. SHORT AND FAMILY
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Modern residence, north
side, furnished or unfurnished. Also
two furnished apartments for house
keeping. 727 North Ninth. Phone Blk.
1880.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOR RENT-Frame house, seven
rooms with gas and bath, 710 Nor
gan. Apply to H. C. Duncan at Dun
can-Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

Haynes of Des Moines and John But.
Ter of Ottumwa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

PrecipitatiOn "a hours, 30.
River stage a. M, ISL feet.
Change in "a hours, rise %.
Mean temperature 7th, "a.
Highest, SO.
Lowest, 81.
Lowest last night, Sc.
FRED q. GOSEWISCH,
Observer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOR RENTING light housekeeping
rooms on ground floor. Phone Red
1907. Enquire 724 Exchange.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOUND-A pair of glasses. Owner
can have same by calling at Schout-
ems Bakery, proving property and
paying for this advertisement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
speaks wei for Suffrage.

and fifty of them. or five out of every
OH are advocating giving the ballot
20 the women at the election in June
WIN the weehIies the average is not
20 high There are $50 weekly papers
An Iowa and sic OF these favor woman
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOR RENT-A small newly furnished
cottage, strictly modern Call at
610 South Sixth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
Entertained at Dinner Dance.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Kellogg enter
tanned forty guests at dinner dance
in the Tiffany room of Hotel Iowa on
Saturday evening The affair was very
delightful in all of its appointments.
The guests were seated at six tables
Placed at one side of the room to give
space for dancing between the dinner
courses. The flowers and candle
shades on the first table were In pale
pink and the different tables varied
IN the shades OF pink to American
beauty red The color scheme was
both beautiful and artistic. Garlands
OF pink roses and vines were hung
Between the pillars which formed the
screen for the orchestra platform
Agnes orchestra played during the
dinner and for the dancing which fol-
lowed. Mrs. II. K. Dimlow and Miss
Forbes were out of town guests.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
WANTED.

WANTED Elevator boy at Grand no
tel
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

LOST-A S. bill Saturday night be-
tween Fourth and Ninth on Main
st. Reward IL returned to this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
Fos SALE.

FOR SALE-slightly used upright
piano in perfect condition; 1925
buried walnut Hinzie piano at $137;
1925 Hinzie golden oak at Sill; $3.50
Emerson, ebony case, at S123; $500
Whitney mahogany, 1857; one upright
piano in good practice shape, 500:
one square piano, good condition, at
SIS. Terms If desired. These must
be sold to make room in our ware
room. Duncan-ScheII Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
Annual Moth er's party.


The P. E. o. chapter entertained at
its annual mothers party on SATURDAY
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. G. X.
Eombs. Sixty ladies were present III
Guiding the members A short pro-
gram was given which included two
piano numbers.
Fourth Mazurka ............. Godaro
Prelude No. 2 ............... CHOPIN
BY Miss Clara Gertrude Fry.
Mrs. Robert Lee Reid gave two vo.
cal numbers with Miss Fry at the pi-
ano. Mrs w. Frank Brown read THE
Abandoned Elopment," by Joseph Lin
coin Responding to an encore, she
gave Somebody Did" The musical
numbers by Miss Fry were played
with the skill and technique which char
acterizes her work Mrs. Reid sang
very sweetly, and every note gave evil
dence of the careful cultivation her
voice has been given. Mrs. Browne hrs'
number, IAN Abandoned Elopement
was difficult one to interpret, but her
work was delightful and received
hearty applause. Mrs. Charles Dick
inson, president of the chapter presid-
ed and gave a welcome to the moth
ers as well as to the P. e. Os. present
In the course Of her remarks she told
this incident which found response
in every heart: In Kansas rural
school a few days ago the teacher
young man just out Of normal school
asked his pupils. one by one, to tell
what each believed to be the greatest
day in the year. The answers were
piped rp promptly, Washington 8
Birthday" christmas" "Tbe Fourth.
Thanksgiving" and so on.
But I'm afraid you're all wrong,
the youthful instructor said THE
greatest OF all days in the year IS
mothers birthday"
We're sorry we haven't chance
here to tell just how much we think OF
that young man. Suffice to say that
such teachers are the crying need not
OF our rural schools, but of our high
brow city institutions of learning For
If lose youngsters learn no more
than what mother really means they
will not have trudged miles to the
little frame schoolhouse for nought.
We fear we are all pupils, more or
less. when it comes to learning our
duty and obligations to mother. Wheth-
err we're separated from her by land
or sea we can always feel her influ-
ence and we can always find that tie
or love that links us ever to her bles-
sed soul Wouldn't 1t be a better world
If we all tried to make mothers birth.
day the greatest of all days? Let's try
1t.
Following the program. refresh
ments we're served by the committee,
assisted by half dozen young girls
Mrs Holmbs was assisted in enter
tanning by Mrs. Frank G. Beardsley
NJre Toofora Mics Schwper and Miss
Gilmore.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
FOUND.

FOUND-A cameo cravat pin Inquire
at this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
keokuk Work Discussed.

At the business meeting of the SUI
frage association at which Mrs. Gera' d
Mcdowell and Miss Elizabeth Scott OF
Burlington were present, the progress
of work accomplished here was dis
cussed. Mrs. Mcdowell said the Keo-
kuk membership is by far the largest
in this section Of the state and should
at least answer the argument that wo-
men do not wish equal suffrage. The
association will the fourth week IN
May have moving picture benefit at
a local theatre. Mrs. Freed. Mrs.
Weisenburger and Miss Adalove How
ell are the committee in charge. Miss
Tumelty reported having secured per
mission from a half dozen property
owners to place votes for women post
ers in the windows Of vacant buildings
in the down town district.
Mrs. Mcdowell reported that Owen
r, Lovejoy would be in this district
next week and said she had secured
him for public address in Keokuk
on Friday. May 10. Mrs. T. r. Board
and Mrs. c. M. Rich were appointed
to plan a noon day luncheon at which
men could have the opportunity to
meet Mr.. Lovejoy who was the main
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOR RENT-A furnished modern
apartment Phone Black 1897.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
Honors Mrs. Robertson.

Mrs. e. Ross Baker entertained sew
en- tables at bridge today in honor Of
Mrs. Hugh ]. Robertson. The house
was very attractive in the decoration
OF many spring flowers and the affair
was charming in all of its appoint
ments. Mrs. Bakers mother, Mrs.
Kirk Meek was a guest from out OF
town
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOR RENT-House, five rooms, gas,
bath, furnace. Enquire 722 Franklin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOR RENT-213 Concert street. In
quire Mrs. wv. B. Daniels. 206 High
street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
To Attend Conference.

Miss Mamie p. Fulton VIII attend
The Southeastern Iowa District con-
Terence of librarians to be held in
Burlington May 10. The program in
Guides discussion OF the library's in
come and its spending, the library and
the public schools. rural extension, the
librarian and the library building. The
social features will be luncheon at
hotel Burlington. followed by an auto
mobile ride over the city.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOR SALE-One horse power cleo
trio motor. Apply to Rev. G. Gig
linger, 1406 johnson st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
LOST.

LOST-Bunch Of keys Sunday at
Cheney creek. Finder please notify
S. II. M1lligan. Purity Oats Co. Re-
ward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

in The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08
River Bulletin.

The river will fall steadily from
Davenport to below Warsaw during
the week to the fourteen feet stage
at Keokuk by Saturday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOR SALE-1910 30-horse power, 4
cylinder, passenger Packard auto.
mobile, good condition, $4,000. Box
10, Keokuk, Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

FOR SALE-Four boxes OF personal
effects, contents unknown, belong
ing to Elizabeth Mcdonald on which
is due $3.50 for storage and charges
from April Is, together with costs OF
sale, will be sold at public sale az
Q p. M, Thursday, May 1S, 1916, at
storage wareroom, 623 Main street,
Keokuk, Iowa, to defray said chargaA
and costs j. N Collier
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-08

The P. E. 0. chapter entertained at
its annual mothers party on Saturday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. G. X.
Eombs. Sixty ladies were present III
Guiding the members A short pro-
gram was given which included two
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-25
I[AD|ESI look YOUNG,
DARKEN GRAY AA|R.
Use 0Id-Time Sage Tea and
Sulphur and Nobody
Will Know.

Gray hair. however handsome, de-
notes advanced age. We all know
the advantages Of youthful appear
ance. Your hair is your charm. It
makes or mars the face. When It
fades. turns gray and looks dry,
wlspy and scraggly, just few appli-
cations Of Sage Tea and Sulphur en-
hances Its appearance hundred
fold.
Don't stay gray! Look young!
Either prepare the tonic at home or
get from any drug store a 50-cent
bottle Of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" Thousands Of folks
recommend this ready-to-use prepar-
alton, because It. .darkens the hair
beautifully and removes dandruff.
stops scalp itching and falling hair;
besides, no one can possibly tell, as
It darkens so naturally and evenly.
You moisten a sponge or soft brush
with 1t. drawing this through the
hair, taking one small strand at a
time. BY morning the gray hair dis
appears; after another application or
two, its natural color is restored and
/. becomes thick. glossy and lustrous,
and you appear years younger.-Ad-
vertisement.