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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
Last Thirty-one Days Warm az Usual
and Slightly Wetter Than Months
In Past Several
Years.
NOTE FOG AND AURoRAs
Thunderstorms Occurred on Several
Days In the Month and Only
Twelve Days Were
Clear.

August was much warmer and
somewhat wetter than the normal
month of August, according to the
monthly METEOROLOGICAL summary OF
the local weather bureau sent out to
day. The August which has just pass
ed was as warm as August two years
ago but considerably warmer than the
same month last year. The mean for
the month was 7S while the normal
for the month is TAG.
The total precipitation for the
month OF August was AL The great
est precipitation in "a hours was ZIG
on August 10 and H. The normal
precipitation for the month is 324
The highest temperature was ON
August a and when the mercury
reached the 100 mark. The lowest
was SO on the twenty-eighth of the
month.
There we're twelve clear days, sew
enteen partly cloudy ones and two
cloudy days last month Thunder
storms occurred on August 8, z, 10, II,
IL, IA, Is, II. 4>22 and 26. There was
dense fog on August 16 and the aur-
oras were'notedafcr August 26 and 27.
The wind blew from the southwest
and the total movement was 1000
miles. making an average velocity OF
81 miles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
WILL NOTIFY
MIR. WILSON TOMORROW
Continued from mage IL

Mrs. Grayson and Miss Helen Wood
row Bones, the presidents niece, left
early today to motor to the shore.
The president will reach West End,
N. j., at S:45 tonight. Advance 1nfor-
nation indicates great crowd will
greet him there and it is likely the
president may make a brief address
/, of greeting to his fellow Jerseymen.
Tomorrow morning he will be in con-
ference with democratic leaders. At
100 D. m. he will entertain the demo
cratic national committee together
with other prominent guests, includ-
ing the American members of the
Mexican peace commission, at lunch
con.
Following his address Of acceptance,
the president and Mrs. Wilson will
hold reception. The party will
leave for Washington in the evening,
reaching here Sunday morning. He
will be here only few hours, leaving
for Hodgensville, KY, at 1890 a. m.
He will reach the birthplace Of Lin
coin at 1870 a. m. Monday, starting
for Washington the same afternoon,
after concluding his speech there.
He will return Tuesday morning
and leave again Thursday for Atlantic
City, where he plans to address a
suffrage convention Septembe eight.
He will remain in Washington be-
tween and after these trips until aft
er congress adjourns. Immediately
after the session ends, he will leave
for Long Branch and establish him
self in the summer white house until
the election is over.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
over . Thousand Dollars Paid Into
tho City Treasury by Proprietors
Of the Near Beer
Saloons.
BRINGS IN BIG REVENUE
Almost All Places That Have Been in
Operation Here Have
Secured Their
Permits.

Today. fifteen licenses had been is
sued by the city clerk to proprietors
of near beer saloons. They are:
Alex Getz, 1929 Fulton street.
P. CHASER, 1900 Main street.
Fred Brilon, 90S Main street.
H. Hines, 80 South Water street.
Hugh Brennan, 2 South Water
street.
w. ]. lolkemper, 800 Main street.
J. H. femme, 1929 Main street.
John Luder, 21 South Third street.
Frank Nelson, S2s South Fifth
street.
A. J. Hickey. 22s B street.
F. J. Delaney, Is South Fifth street.
Jerry M. Stack, HOO Main street.
John A. Salzer, 20 South Fourth
street.
street.
B. E. Fuller, 20 South Fifth street.
The fifteen takes in three-fourths
of the places that have been in oper-
alton here. With each license costing
SIS, the city has collected $1,105 al
ready. II all licenses are renewed
each month, the city will have an an
nual income from this source OF
over $4,000. Thislfis about half as
much as secured. through the old
saloon licenses.
The city commissioners are re-
ceiving many compliments on the
steps they have taken. 1t is under
stood that the mems club of several
churches will present the council
with resolutions of approval.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01

Specialist, Chronic and Nervous Dis
eases Men and Women. Office
3O6N Main Street GSee slgn). Con-
suItatlon and Examination Free.
Hours 8-12 a. M, 1:30-4:30 p. M,
rs p. m.
DIR. Aitken has met with marked
success in his treatment of chronic
diseases. His special treatment for
goiter (febroid, cystic), exophthalmic;
gall stones, appendicitis (not acute)
also disease of prostate gland, has
been the means of restoring to health
and realieving many an individual
and saving them the expense Of an
operation. Here is what a citizen Of
Keokuk has to say of the treatme nt
received from DR.. Aitken: II had
been trouble for years with disease
of the prostate gland and had con-
suited and treated with physicians
but obtined no relief. I read of Dr..
Aitken In The Gate City, / called at
his office, consulted the specialists
and took his treatment and today am
happy to say / have relief from pain
and am on road to recovery, getting
well, and thank DR.. Aitken for what
he has done for me, and If any one
suffering from the same complaint,
will come to me, will tell them how
/ was before going to DR.. Aitken, and
the relief obtained from his treat
ment"
(Signed) j. 8. SCTIALI.
1904 Oak St., Keokuk, Iowa.
Aug. 81, observation-disclosures
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
IOWA..

IOWA.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. IL
Harbach, one of the best known pio-
neers of Iowa, and prominent manu-
facturer,. died at his home here yes.
terday, following a stroke of par
alysis on Monday night.
+. DIES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. Rob
ert 5Throckmorton, one year old son
OF DR.. T. F. Throckmorton of Des
Moines, has been declared to be 4the
first prize city baby in Iowa at the
health contest held in continuation
with the Iowa state fair. His broth
er, Thomas, won the prize last year.
VLNTON, Iowa, Sept. lon advice
Of the president OF the state board OF
health the school for the blind at
vinton will not open until October 81.
The action was taken on account OF
infantile paralysis in some parts OF
the state. It is said there are no
cases at Vinton but it was thought to
be an advisable precaution not to
bring the children together in school
just at this time.
DUBUQUE, Iowa., Sept 1.-The
next improvements foT' ~lJuuuQuc SOi-
lege will be $60. 900 hospital. Archi-
tects are at work on the plans, the
building to replace the frame build
ing now serving at the college in
Urinary
4 d SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Sept. Mrs.
Cr,is w. Davis, who is sizing her
husband for divorce and $4,000 ali
mony, met the call of her husband.
He asked her to name the cores
pondents with whom he is accused of
committing statutory offenses, and
she named six. Mrs. Davis had had
her husband Swallowed by private de-
tectives before starting her suit.
MASON CITY. Iowa, Sept. Re
turn to the carriers, to be delivered
to the consignees of 35 of the 81 casks
of beer seized in the. Rock Island and
Great Western freight houses. was
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
Died Of injuries.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA radio
gram from Admiral Pond today said
that A. j. Anderson and w. Planck
have died of injuries received when
the steam pipe burst on the cruiser
Memphis Tuesday, during the storm
off Santo Domingo, Sunday. and that
three men of the gunboat Castfne
were drowned. The latter, caught
out in a motorboat. we're j. F. Priest,
r. E. Garrison and J. R. Seymour.
Anderson was from Philadelphia;
Planck, Trenton. N. j.; Crosier, Mar
ionville, Pa; Garrison, Washington,
D. c.; Priest, Bessemer. Ala, and
Seymour, Circleville, Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
Love-. Young Dream Shattered.

BEAVER FALLS. Pa, Sept. l.
Loves young dream was almost shat
tered today for Roman Williams, 90
and Miss Cynthia Smith, IS.
And papa" did it-Caleb Smith
that is. When Caleb heard that his
blushing daughter had went off with
that smart Williams fellow" he threw
off the kinks of 96 years, loaded ur
his squirrel gun with rock salt
mounted an old mule and was off for
the court house.
He persuaded young Williams
with two loads Of rock salt in the
flanks and right smash to the jaw
to call off the ceremony. Cynthia
still in Mysteries.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
PosToFFlcE ANNOUNCEMENT.

Labor day, Monday, Sept. 4, 1916,
there will be one early delivery and
collection by carriers over the entire
city General delivery and carriers
windows open from HOO a. m. to
1900 m. No delivery on rural routes
number one and two. Evening collec-
ton as usual in business section.
E. P. M'MANUS, Postmaster.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
BILLIARDS AND BOWLING.

FOR SALE-BlIIiard tables, brand
new, carom and pocket, with complete
outfit, S125; second hand tables at re-
decd prices. Easy payments. Cigar
store, drug, delicatessen and soda
fountain fixtures. The Brunswick
Balke-Collender Co, Davenport, Iowa.
/. c. Sanders, agent, 219 Harrison st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01

SPRINGFIELD, IL, Sept. About
1850 tons Of coal per day are being
shipped to Kansas City according to
the estimates of Springfield opera
tors It is the first time for many
years that central Illinois coal oper-
ators have shipped to the western
market and is the result of the new
rate of $125 allowed recently by the
interstate commerce commission.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
To Fort Sheridan.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-Orders were
received at headquarters OF the CEN
trail army division today to send the
First and Second Illinois infantry
regiment to Fort Sheridan, Ill. when
It arrives from the border.
1.-THE camp at Springfield has been
broken up" said F. H. Franch. chief
OF staff, land Fort Sheridan is the
only place to send them. So far we
have received no orders that pertain
to the strike"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
GREECE Is TORN
BY REVOLUTION
CONTINUED from page ~

Rumania today, will Immediately
range her armies beside those of the
allies in great Balkan offensive to
crush the Bulgars.
The Salonika dispatch indicated
that the revO1ts were organized by
Macedonians who had vainly urged
King Constantine ito attack the in
vading Bulgars. Greek soldiers who
had been sent to their homes when
the army was recently demobilized.
Joined the revolutienists in attacking
the government forces.
Bulgaria's declaration of war on
Rumanfa today, paved the way for the
allied offensive to crush the Bulgars
which Is expected to soon begin.
Large bodies OF Russian troops trans.
ported across Rumania are now
threatening Bulgaria from the north
while the armies of six allied nations
are preparing to strike from the
south.
In both Galicia and Pennsylvania,
the Russians and Rum anians have
scored important successes in the
last twenty-four hours. The Russians
resumed offensive operations north
of the Carpathians, taking more than
$4,000 prisoners. The Rumanians con-
tinued to swing forward with both
jaws of their nut cracker" with the
Austrians steadily retreating from
southeastern Pennsylvania.
King Has AbdIeated.
y LONDON, Sept. IA Reuters dis
patch from Salonika today said an un-
confirmed report had been received
from Athens that King Constantine
had abdicated his throne and that
the crown prince has been appointed
regent.
General mobilization Of the Greek
army has been ordered the report
said, and ex-Premier Venizelos, leader
of the pro-ally war party is support
ing the Zaimis ministry.
The report, If true, apparently fore
shadows Greece's entrance into the
war on the side of the allies. The
Greek army was demohiEzed several
months ago at the demand OF the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01

be completed, thus rendering that
part of the county immune from over
flows and bringing the levee system
of the county up to government stand
ard. This stretch of levee extends
from Dorena, Mississippi county, to
above New Madrid, bordering on
what is known as the St Johns
drainage district. 1t viii cost $780,
900,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
allies. after being in arms for many

allies. after being in arms for many
months.
Prince George, who. is rs years Of
age, is the heir apparent to the Greek
throne.
W23gEea sass
1.-THE official British press represen-
tative at Salonika cabled report
yesterday that King Constantine had
fled from Athens. An Athens dispatch
received in London yesterday said
that Premier Zaimis had resigned.
This is contradicted by today's re-
port from Salonika. indicating that
Zaimsi is still at the head Of the
ministry and will have the support
of Venizelos.1
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
OF the total

tratfon for last year. OF the total
number of automobiles and other
motor vehicles licensed, 1914 are in
St. Louis and 11,974 in Kansas City.
The greater number of automobiles in
Missouri are five-passenger cars,
which pay a license of IS annually.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01

DUQUOIN, ILL.,, Sept. 1.-Duqnoin
had its first touch of the impending
railroad strike yesterday, when more
than 1,500 miners were forced to lie
idle because Of scarcity of cars, a
rare experience for this city
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
Iowa Guard Missing.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. L.
declaring he wanted to join his bride
Of few months living in Davenport,
William Gary, Of Battery B. Iowa ma
tional guard is reported today to be
missing. Gary was being held in the
military hospital here pending dis
charge, when he disappeared.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
MISSOURI.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Sept. l.
The total registration of motor We
hicles in Missouri has reached 1O0,-
$50, which is nearly double the regis
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Sept l.
Acting Governor Painter has issued
sick pardon to Julius Foraker, a ne
gro, sent to the penitentiary from St.
Louis. June "a, 1910, under sentence
of fifteen years for murder in the
second degree. He is paroled to his
wife. Mrs Rosetta Foraker, of St.
Louis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01

the Chicago and Alton and later was
trainman of the Burlington. He had
served on many railroad labor arbi-
| tration boards.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
Six Troop Trains,

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. six troop
trains bearing the First and Second
Illinois infantry. enroute from the
border to Springfield. Illinois, passed
through here over the Katy railroad
today. sas- E'ltss'sss r
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
ILLINOIS.

ILLINOIS.
GALBSBURG, Ill.,, Sept. 1.-P. H
Morrissey, assistant to vice president
of the Chicago, Burlington and Quin.
cy railroad, formerly grand chief OF
the brotherhood of railway trainmen
is reported near death at his home
here, suffering brain tumor Mr..
Morrissey is fifty-three years old, he
began railroading as a brakeman on
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01

CHARLESTON, Mo-, Sept 1. =
Work on the new levee in the lower
end of Mississippi county viii soon
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01

AUDUBON. Iowa, Sept. Alice
Eddy, a well known and highly re-
speoted Audubon girl, committed
suicide, choosing the car5ciic acid
route for death. No cause is known
for her rash act. She left note
saying she had nothing to live for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01

Subscribe for The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-01
Illinois Iowa-Missouri

ordered by the jury which heard the
evidence in the case. 1t means big
victory for what the police term al
legged bootleggers."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-01
ASPHALT PAVING
TO Be PUT DOWN
ON LARGE SCALE
BY COMMISSIONERS

Street improvements on a large
scale will be started in Lakeland
shortly after the beginning of the
new year, according to Commission
er E. C. Flanagan, who in speaking
of paying to be done in his Ward
said, Beginning either in January
or February the Commissioners ex-
pect to pave with asphalt South
Missouri avenue from Main street as
far south as our money will allow
US to go-Hillcrest Drive, if pos
sible; we expect to pave New York
avenue from Main street to Lime
street; Lime street from New York
avenue to Ingraham avenue and Or
ange street to Ingraham. Continu-
ing Mr.. Flanagan stated that Lake
Morton and Lake Wire would be en-
circled with nice paved driveway,
and streets will also be laid in 9th
er portions Of town, according to
lines laid out by the City Engineer,
Mr.. Flanagan giving in detail only
the pavement to be laid in Ward 3
All of this paving is needed, and the
citizens will be glad, indeed, if ways
and means may be provided whereby
this work can be carried through to
a successful conclusion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-01
WORK WORK ON CLUB
HOUSE At GOLF
COURSE IS NOW
WELL UNDER way

Work on the club house at the
golf course is progressing nicely un-
der the supervision of w. R. Will
son, who has the contract, and it is
expected that the building will be
completed within two weeks. 1t is an
attractive structure of bungalow
type, modest as to proportions, but
sufficient to accommodate all imme-
date needs. 1t verlooks Scott Lake,
the location being one of unusual
beauty A pump-house and boat
house will also be built at once, and
the grounds will be beautified. This
charming spot undoubtedly will be-
come most popular resort, as the
golf course cmes into more general
use. The latter is getting in good
shape, and such enthusiasts as B. E.
Belts, w. w. Chase, J. S. Jewett
and G. E. Todd may be found there
frequently now, to say nothing of
novices under the expert instruction
of Mr.. Robert McWalter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-01
THANKSGIVING, A
QUIET, PLEASANT
day IN LAKELAND

Thanksgiving was a day of rest
and enjoyment for the greater por-
tion of Lakeland's citizenship, all Of
the grocery stores, postoffice and
banks being closed all of the day and
the remainder of her business houses
being open only until neon.
At 10 o'clock there was a union
praise service in the First Presby-
terrain church, special music for the
occasion being provided by members
of the various choirs of the city, the
excellent sermon being delivered by
Rev. Wallace Wear. The church was
filled to its utmost seating capacity,
and the spirit of thankfulness for
the many blessings of the year was
not only felt but expressed in pray
ers of thanksgiving and in the elo-
quent sermon delivered by Rev.
Wear. A collection was taken,
which will be spent among the
needy Of the community.
There was service of thanksgiv-
ing at All Saints Episcopal church,
conducted by the Rector, Rev. w. B.
Curtis. Gifts for the poor were brought
ing taken for the needy. There were
also services at the Grace Lutheran
church last night.
There was sunrise service at the
Methodist church, which was well
ATTENDED and of great spiritual up
lift to those who were present The
Epworth League of this church held
a social the night before. and a con-
siderable amount eff food was donat-
ee for the poor by this worthy orga-
Inization, which was distributed yes
terday.
Although the h. c. of l. makes the
delicacies come mighty high, there
were bountiful spreads at many
homes throughout the city; family
reunions made the day most pleas
ant. and all who could awaited them.
selves of getting out in the country,
enjoying the day to the fullest. 1t
was indeed a pleasant Thanksgiving
day and one long to be remembered
by everyone.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-01
Emanon Club Spends
Pleasant Thanksgiving

The Emanon Club enjoyed Thanks
giving day in royal fashion yesterday
when the members entertained their
husbands at Thanksgiving dinner
given at the hospitable home of Mrs.
S. G. Meyers in Dixieland.
The home was beautifully decorated
in autumn leaves. and the dinging.
room looked most attractive and in
viting when the guests were hidden to
enter Covers were laid for twenty,
and the elegant spread was thorough
ly enjoyed by all. After dinner the
time was spent in social converse, and
the day was voted one of much pleas
ure by all Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. e. N Goode. Mr.. and Mrs.
C. E. Todd and daughter, Vesta; Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Pinch, Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Pinch, Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Pinch, Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Fraley, Mrs.
and Mrs. Geo. Brantley, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. o. Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. G..
Meyers and Miss Meyers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-01
POLES ERECTED IN
LAKELAND TODAY FOR
|NTERURBAN LINE

Permanent work on the interur-
ban line between Lakeland and
Tampa began in this city this morn
ing, when, under the direction of
General Manager R. l.. Cooper, of
Tampa, one block of poles were set
on Walnut street near the south
shore of Lake Beulah While no fur
Their work will be done at this time
in Lakeland, Mr.. Cooper states that
he expects to have crew of 200
men in Lakeland grading and set
ting poles before Christmas About
/ 1-2 miles of grading has been done
near Tampa and poles have been
set in Plant City, and prospects
are good for the work starting on a
large scale within the present
month.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-01
In Society
Mr.. Carl Kern and Miss Laura
Southland United In Marriage

Southland United In Marriage
Yesterday
The lovely Southland home was the
scene of pretty wedding yesterday
when Miss Laura Southland, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Southland,
was united in marriage to Mr.. Carl
Kern Rev. c. I. Stacy officiating.
The room were banked with ferns,
palms and holly. carrying out the
Thanksgiving note, and amid these
beautiful surroundings, the couple
made their vows. witnessed by a few
Of their most intimate friends and
relatives. The. bride was charming in
white crepe-de-chine gown, with lace
trimmings.
Both young people have host of
warm friends in Lakeland who wish
for them every JOY and happiness, and
who will be glad to shower on them
their cordial good wishes upon their
return from their wedding Journey,
which included visit of several days
to various places on the West Coast
They expect to return Monday and
will be at home to their friends at the
home of DR.. Sarah Wheeler.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-01
Lakeland Won
From KiSSimmee
By Score of E to 0

Lakeland won the foot ball game
from kissimmee yesterday the score
being to 0. This was the last game
of the season, and naturally the Lake
land team is proud of their victory
which brings to close a very success
full football season. Good playing on
both sides made the game one of I'M
usual interest, and the crowd felt that
they had indeed had their moneys
worth.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-01

TIE friends of Mr. A. j. Moore,
ornaerly owner of the Cut Price
Store in this city, will regret t
leoSn that his big store at Clearwa
ter was swept by fire last nigh
b0ut midnight, his loss being about
46.e0O, which was fairly we'll COW
ro0 by INSURANCE. The fire started
d The second floor of the Moore
boro, the cause being unknown. On
ccount of low water pressure the
annns could not be successfully COM
at&od, and the entire property was
conplete loss With his usual
rQ<ressive spirit, Mr.. Moore has no
NIT already ordered complete
JWkstock, which he will open in a
~ store building 20 which he was
eporing to move before the fire &C.
rred.