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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25
DENMARK.
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Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Wharton and
baby daughter Mary, visited friends
and relatives in Fl Madison Wednes.
day.
Clyde Huston and Frank Huebne:
spent two days this week in Burling-
ton in the interests of ''The Banner,
the high school publication. Most of
the alumni of Denmark academy are
business man who puts his name and
business in THE Banner" knows that
his advertisement will be carried to
almost every state in the union.
Clyde Huston and Frank Huebner
have both received new buggres
Misses Myrtle Trowbridge, Ruth
Goss, Mable Shepherd, who are stud
ents at Knox college are spending
their Easter vacation at home.
Edith Wilson and Henry Hitchcock
spending vacation here.
The Misses Lois Carpenter, Cornelia
Mckee, Alice Judy and Marjorie
friend Miss Christian who are students
at s. U. l., are here for vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Fl. Young of Charles
ION. iowa. spent w SuhSsuay Win ms
sister, Mrs. Hem and family.
The freshman class of the high
school entertained the high school
students and students of the seventh
and eighth grades last evening A very
pleasant evening was enjoyed and
dainty and delicious refreshments
We're served.
Mr.. Philips has bought at Galesburg
N and will move there in May.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Young of Don
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25
ATHENS, MO.
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Spring weather, cold winds, warm
showers, sunshine and flowers ara
here.
Mrs. w. W. Bradshaw, who with her
family have been quite low with
measles, Is some better.
A. NJ Doud and son were home Sat.
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Wood returned to her
home in Alexandria after spending
some time with her daughter, Mrs.
Bradshaw.
Clyde Wright. Ora Randolph ana
Rod Smith, all have been. quite sick
with measles.
Athens has the 1916 model jitney.
Westphal the Memphis photograph
er. was in town Friday.
Rev NJ F. Campbell and son Char
ley left Saturday for Sand Hill, Mo.
one of Mr.. Campbell's appointments.
Charles Gray and family visited
Sunday with the Jas. House family.
Mrs Chas. Wilson is seriously i'll.
Bruce Smith of Revere, was in town
Sunday.
R. L. Smith and K. I. Doud went to
Kahoasa Sunday to see Mr.. Smiths
father. J. w. Smith who is in a criti-
cal condition with Bright's disease.
A. 1. CARTS was in town Sunday.
A stiff upper lip has nothing in
common with q timber tongue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

only our school houses and other
public buildings, but also along our
public highways. at proper places,
there be planted trees, shrubs and
plants, all contributing to the things
that make life Joy and genuinely
worth while. Have not the young
people pride enough and interest
enough in the future to unitedly &C
complish this task? VIII not the
womens clubs see to it that here
after Arbor day shall mean more?
I'm Testimony Whereof, | have
hereunto set my hand and caused to
be affixed the great seal Of the State
of iowa, this 9Th day Of April A D.,
1915
GEORGE W. CLARKE,
Governor.
Attest: W. 8. ALLEN,
Secretary of State"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

hgaments TINT produce pain. it lightens the
nuLaen on the nervous system, induces calm,
res,Iui nights Of health-giving sleep and
haes the days sunny and happy. Get a
oot,ie OF Mothers Friend" of any druggist
.nd you will then realize why 1t has been
Ssppnsidsred true to Its name in our best homes
SSa ash three generations. It is perfectly
!. aimiess but SO effective that once used it
a. - recommended to all expectant mothers by
nose who went through the ordeal with
~ uprising ease. By writing to Bradfeld
,as Co.. 4lc Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ca,
s t, can have free copy Of wonderful
~ ,ad expectant mothers delight to read. Write
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25
HOw'S This +?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured oy Halls
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We the undersigned. have known J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and beneve MIN
oerfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able carry out any obhgations
mace os MS NAT. BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, Ohio.
rJ,I,,s Cat.,rh Cure Is taken internally: acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
TN. system Testimonials sent free Price %
cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25
Mothers and Wives.

OF this country-those who after
months and even years of suffering
have been restored to health and
strength by that good old-fashioned
root and herb remedy, Lydia F. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound,-are
the ones who have spread the good
news of health restored, until today
there is hardly town so small that
the women who suffer from female
ailments do not depend upon Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
restore health.-Advertisem
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

HANNIBAL, Mo-, April 25.-Seven
young men from Palmyra, Taylor and
Philadelphia, took the examination
for the position of rural mail carrier
here Saturday afternoon. They are
applicants for a position which Will
soon be vacant at Taylor. The men
who took the examination are eligible
for positions as rural carriers in this
county.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

will aid the expectant
mother IN conserving
her h ea1th. h err
strength, her mental
repose and the alb
sence Of vexati o u 8
pains Is a subject Of
vast moment. Among
the recognized helps Is
a splendid rem G ~
known as Mothers
Friend" Applied to
the muscles It sinks In
deeply to make them
firm and plant, it thus,
lifts the strain on
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25
MISSOURI.

LOUISIANA, Mo-, April PIE. IA:
Taylor. an engineer in a saw mill
near this place, had his left leg SO
badly crushed Saturday night that the
attending physician found 1t neces,
sary to amputate the member just
below the knee. He was taken tc
lowering hospital at Hannibal.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

JOLIET. Ill.,, April 25.-Jasper
Peary, convict found guilty Of muir.
dering Frank Herrod in prison last
December, escaped hanging by the
clemency of Judge Dibbel. The jury
sentenced the prisoner to be hanged
but the court commuted 1t to life i'm
pris Onment
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

Several carloads of Montana max
ore heinz shipped TO Belfast. Ireland
The flax will bring $500 ton IN ire
land because of the war. The aver
price in peace times was slSo
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

much success. They Will mako their
home On the farm owned by the groom
near West Point
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, April pa
man giving the name of Mike Henry
was found two-thirds buried in the
mud Of Perry creek by boys who no.
titled the police. He would have
smothered within short time. When
revived he said he had gone to JEFF
ferson, 8. D.. to vote on the saloon
question, and went wet along with
the town
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

COLUMBIA, Mo-, April 25.-The
Alpha Gamma Rho, new honorary
agriculture fraternity, has been In
stalled at the university of Missouri
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25
The Boy is Father
to the Man

Old sayings like this are fraught with
3 most important meaning. And what
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

IOWA
DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 20
-Four hundred Iowa postmasters are
expected to attend their annual state
convention here May g. G. A. Huff
man, pos tInaster of Des Moines, has
secured James Blakeslee of Wash
ington, D. C., fourth assistant post.
master general to address the Iowa
postmasters at a banquet during the
convention.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

MILAN, Mo-, April 25.-Former
Judge John Blanchard died yesterday
after long illness. He was eighty
FIVE years old and had lived in Sulli-
van county since 1856. He was coun-
ty Judge for several years, as re-
publican. He was a director OF the
First National bank OF Milan. HIS
widow survives.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25
Illinois Iowa Missouri

when several contractors started eXca-
waiting 1t is estimated that one mile
a day OF the 17l-mile system will be
laid, commencing next week.
BLOOMINGTON. H.. April 25.-E. e.
Wright, "A years old. editor and pub
Usher OF the Lexington Unit Journal,
is dead He was a war veteran and
former minister in the Congreg ational
church, holding many pastorates in
Central Illinois.
EUREKA, ILL.,, April 25.-The farm
ers in this vicinity Monday afternoon
organized the Eureka Farmers Co
operative association. A board of d.
rectors was chosen and the following
officers elected: President, J. O. Ma
jor; vice president, Sam Bechted; sec
retary-treasurer, Orman Ridgley. The
officers are negotiating for site for
a farmers elevator.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 25.-The
resignation Of DR.. p. NJ. Kelly as sup
erintendent of the Kankakee state
hospital has been accepted by the
state board of administration. DR.
Kelly, who Is in Colorado Springs
resigned because of poor health
Dr.. r. A. Goodner, superintendent OF
the Anna state hospital, was trans
ferred to replace DR.. Kelly. DIR. j. A
Campbell, superintendent of the Wa
tertown state hospital, was trans
ferred to the Anna institution as su
permit endent.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

DIES MONIES, April 25-"rhe
Birth of a Nation cannot be shown
in Des Moines, the city council has
ruled by a vote of four to one. The
vote was upon recommendation of
Corporation Counsel Byers, who in
an opinion held that the presentation
would violate the city ordinance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

HIGBEE. Mo. Apr. 2o.-The body of
John Phillips Quinn, who died In
Philadelphia, April IS, was buried
here, his old home, yesterday. He
was known over the country as the
reformed gambler and for twenty
five years had travelled through the
east, lecturing against gambling and
exposing gambling devices. He was
seventy years old. A daughter sur
wives him.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

CLINTON, Iowa, April 25-Con,
tracts for four stretches of road grad
ing and for three bridges have been
let by the board of supervisors. The
approximate total of all the CON
tracts amounted to $4,000
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

SABULA, Iowa, April 25-Fearing
that the release of rapidly rising
water. held in check by privately
owned dam here, would flood the city,
a squad of deputy sheriffs arrested a
gang Of workmen here just as they
were preparing to open a big gap in
the side of the structure The ar
rests were made under injunctions
sworn out by local residents, who
have been working on the dam all
week in an attempt to strengthen it
and ward off the impending flood.
The workmen were under orders
from the Sabula Sand and Gravel
company.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25

DIES MONIES, April 25.-Police
have started search for what is be
lieved to be an organized band o5
sneak thieves, residing in this city
Petty robberies reported today tota
more than $780,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-25
ILLINOIS

QUINCY, ILL.,, April 25.-The Knox
county sheriff telephoned from
Galesburg, Monday, description of
an Austrian named Rocto Evon, alias
Doka Evon, who is wanted there for
murder done Sunday evening. The
fugitive is S5 years old, of dark com
plexion, with dark hair and sandy
mustache, and wearing heavy blue
shirt and when he fled was without
hat or coat. In stature he Is about 5
feet 7k inches. The victim of the
murder, also an Austrian, was shot
six times and died of his wounds
early Monday.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 25.-The
condition of state banks on April IL
shows an increase of 1881, 1916 in
deposits. The total deposits are 1884,.
75,39O.49, according to the report is
sued today by State Auditor Brady.
The percentage of reserve to deposits
including due to banks) is 1857.
Loans on real estate show an increase
Iof sS10,614.46. Total resources are
S7T, 4S0, 74SF5, compared with $747,-
421.672.S7 on January %.
DANVIIIE, ILL.,, April 25-Actual
work on Vermillion county's 81 800
600 hard road system began yesterday,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
PLANT GARDENS

Citizens of all degrees, ages,
nationality and previous condi-
ton Of WEAKNESS are urged to
plant gardens the coming spring.
This is most desirable from a
number Of ro;:cta Ct WOW, cccno-
ny OF coa~sc, bc:as TIE leading
one, for any housewife will tell
you of the material lowering of
grocery bills when she has sue
cess to a nice line of fresh vege-
tables which not only. serve as
substantial articles of food but as
often give relish to the less desir-
able articles of diet. And thea,
everyone knows that a reasonable
proportion of fresh vegetables in
the diet is necessary to the proper
digestion and assimilation of the
food. And feature which should
have weight with every good citi-
zen is the wonderful difference in
thrift and neatness it gives a city
to have all vacant lois neatly Gull
tivated and producing fine gar
dens rather than growing up to
weeds. The thought is worth
your sober consideration.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
CHRISTMAS TRADE
VERY HEAVY HERE

Holiday shoppers from the
nearby cities are thronging the
better establishments Of the city
and are making heavy purchases
IN Christmas goods. The large
and beautiful displays in the lead
ing stores are attracting this year
more out-of-town buyers than
usual, principally because they
are beginning to recognize that
Fitzgerald merchants are keeping
in touch with the latest. designs
IN every line and that their prices
are fully inkeping with the low
est, quality considered. Home
people are advised to do their
shopping now while the selec-
tons are still good.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
.LURED NORTH, IN
P|T|EUL PLIGHT

Savannah, Dec. 16.-The plight
OF the negroes who went North
last summer from Georgia seek
ing work is deplorable, according
to a letter received today by Miss
Helen Cinnamond, secretary of
the Associated Charities, from the
Bureau Of Associated Charities Of
Newark, N. ].
The letter states that during
the last month Newark has been
overrun with colored families
from Georgia and Alabama. They
told us that two months ago a
white man came to that section
of the country and told them
common laborers would be paid
s. a day in Newark
"The families which arrived
here found this to be untrue. Most
of them have returned and some
were taken i'll with pneumonia
and moved to the hospital"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
NEGROES FREEZE WHILE
AT WORK IN NEW
JERSEY

Townsville, Dec. TO- Turner
Kimberly, a negro from Mitchell
county. who went north with a
party Of others from this section
a short time ago, is writing back
to his father, Crawford Wimber-
.ly, begging him to send him mo-
ney to get back home on. He
says it is terribly cold UP there,
and the negroes arc working in
water hallway up to their waists
and with ice an inch thick.
Many, he says, are dying every
day, and he confirms the state
ment of a negro from Townsville
that many Of them are burned af-
ter death, instead of being buried
as there is no negro cemetery
there. He says board is very. high
and wages much less than they
were represented to be.
This negro is in Newark, N. T.,
but will be in South Georgia again
as soon as he can get there. He
says some of the negroes have
started out to walk, back home,
as they had no money to pay their
way.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
TEUTONS GAINED GROUND
IN ROUMANIA

Berlin, Dec. H-Teutonic arm
les invading Rumania have cross
ed the Buzeu and Tower Calma-
tuiul rivers, in eastern Wallachia,
according to the supplementary
statement issued tonight by the
German headquarters staff. The
text reads:
On the whole of the eastern
front and III the eastern theater of
war there was only moderate
fighting activity.
Our armies ii mass have
crossed the Buzeu and the lower
Calmatiul.
in Dobrudja our army has
gained ground to the northward.
"On the Macedonian front the
situation was calm
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
ANOTHER VICTIM
AUTO ACCIDENT

Saturday evening about $50 a
Ford driven by w. t. Hinson
ran into the Dodd Supply Co.'S
delivery wagon near the crossing
Of the 4. B. and A., just north Of
\ Perry & Dorminey's stables, The
Acar turned turtle with all occu-
sants caught under the wreck.
AGreenway, an elderly man,
ION farm north of the city,
itally injured, dying shortly
Tthe accident, while his SON
n, Mr.. Ebert Smith, w. T.
ION, owner and driver of the
and Mr.. McGahee, another
pant, escaped with more or
bruises and slight injuries.
ne driver of the Dodd dray
was Slightly hurt when thrown
from his dray which was partially
demolished by the contact.
The cause of the accident is TN
N accountable as both lights on the
car were burning brightly and the
n sdray in sight of the driver. Five
children living in the city sur
viye the deceased.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
GERMANS ADMIT LOSSES
TO FRENCH TROOPS

Berlin, Dec. l7-French forces
yesterday continued their attack
on the east bank of the River
Meuse, in the Nerdun region,
today's German army headquar-
tiers statement, and. after aviolent
struggle captured Bezonvaux and
the wood to the west of that vii
lage. The French advance was
checked in front of German po-
sitions on heights north Of Bee
onyaux. Attempts Of British de-
tachments to enter German tren-
ches near Hannescamps, south OF
Arras, we're sanguinarily repulsed.
The text of the statement reads.
Western war theater: Army
group of Crown Prince Rupprecht
near Hannescamps, north of the
Ancre river, English detachments
protected by a strong fire tried to
enter Our trenches. They were
sanguinarily repulsed.
Army group Of German
crown prince: On the east bank
of the Mouse the French yester-
day continued their attack. After
a violent struggle Bezonvaux and
the wood to the west of the vii
lagc remained in their hands.
Their thrusts, which were con-
tinued further to the northward,
broke down in front of Our posi-
tons on height of the ridge
north of the village of Bezon-
vaux."
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
BELLIGERENTS To CONFER
AT THE HAGUE

London, Dec. IL. Telegraph
ing from Copenhagen, the cores
pondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph company quotes the Frank
furter Zeitung as saying:
Germany does not want a cess
alton Of fighting but merely con-
ference at which all the bellige-
rents shall openly state their
peace proposals.
"a conference will be held at
The Hague about Jan. IS. While
the conference is in session all
|, the beaiigerents will be allowed to
eontinue military operations
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
FITzGERALDITE HoNoRED

DR.. F. A. Keefer has been ex-
tended an invitation by the Flor
ida Osteopathic Association to
lecture before that body at its an
nual meeting which will be at
Lake City on December 1920.
DR. Keefer is fast becoming rec
ognized as one of the ablest and
most progressive osteopaths of
the South as evidenced by this in
yitation.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
SHERIFF FOUNTAIN
SUED FOR $4,000

Alleging false Imprisonment
Frederick w. Hawse, of Jackson
vile, arrested some time ago by
Sheriff Fountain for renting his
car to parties bringing whiskey
into Ben Hill county, started a
suit for damages in the above sum
in the United States Court OF the
Southern District for Georgia.
Hawse was bound over to the
grand jury on examination but
the last grand jury failed to bring
IN an indictment
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
THE CHRISTIAN LADIES
BAZAAR

The Bazaar of the ladies Ct the
Christian church last Saturday
was, as usual, pronounced sue
cess, netting a fine sum for the
treasury and affording a social di-
version by all who participated.
The ladies desire to express their
thanks and appreciation to the
friends whose patronage made the
affair a success.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
IA Off on Ladies
Ready to-Wear, {.
Suits, Coats,
Dresses!

This is splendid opportunity to
make giving worth while. Give
her suit, coat or dress from this
beautiful assortment at the Enl-
pire Store at One Fourth OFF. !
PRETTY EVENING FROCKS
FOR CHRISTMAS GAIETIES
We offer Exceptional values in
stylish little frocks of all colors
and kinds.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
COLORED PEOPLE TO
HAVE BIG MEETING

An Emancipation celebration
to be held at Luke January 1st, is
being arranged fot by commit
tee Of colored men anC a large
gathering is anticipated Besides
the usual speeches on such occa-
sions, farm problems are schedul-
ed to be discussed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
1917 CITY ADMINIsTRA-
TON TO HOLD CAUCUS

The newly-elected aldermen and
the hold-overs will hold a caucus
next Thursday evening. The APP
pointive offices for 1917 will be
disposed of at the caucus and the
standing committees for the year
agreed upoa After the caucrs
the outgoing members of the
council and the new administra-
ton will feast at a 81 dinner at
the Aldine Hotel.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
NOTICE TO RURAL SCHOOL
TEACHERS

For the purpose of getting ac-
quainted and to plan next years
work | will appreciate it if you
will meet me at the Carnegie Hall
Saturday, December 30th at 10 a.
m. J. H. BULLARD,
Superintendent.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18

Marcus Fletcher and his daugi1-
Estelle, returned from Atlanta
this afternoon, where Estclle was
under treatment in a sanitariunl
for the past two weeks.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-18
Are You Like a Cow or a
Stalk of Corn?

Turn pasture and she finds the best spot feed
She looks and where she finds the choicest grazing Plant the
seed and up stalk of corn to STAY RIGHT THERE
Successful careful people seek strong good bank and
They don't stay where they unless that's the choicest place
We invite people to search and if they do find
possessed OF evidences strength popularity and
sm than usual to the strongest of banks Then furnish good
sraznga safe depositoryTEEN stroll in and line up with
The Treasurer of the United States deposits moneys
here He thinks this is good grazng-a safe depository.
The Exchange National Bank
Duly Enrolled on the National Bank Honor Roll July 1912
Deposits over Three Quarters Million.
Assets Million.
A Leader in Banking.