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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04
CITY NEWS.
Special bargain day. Sat, L,

Special bargain day. Sat. Lud-
wigs.
hicles these days.
Fresh catfish at jos. Haubert's,
TOO Main. Phone 90.
Let The Gate City do your job
printing. Telephone 35.
st. Johns Guild Csc sale, parish
house, Fri, p. m. Musical program.
Refreshments.
Just because Cleanup" Seek has
passed, activities along that line are
not necessarily out of date.
| The state primary for nomina-
lions for state, congressional. judi
cial and state Offices will be held
June 9Th.
We do clever things with fine
paper and good inks. The Gate City
company, commercial printers, 1S
North Sixth street. Phone IS.
The cleanup activities are going
merrily on, the city's wagons making
another round of the city, and many
citizens being busy with the rake and
paint brush.
As the June primary for nomina-
lions approaches the activity Of the
candidates increases. The election
l DTCInlS06 10 U0 uSCluColy uOlc AuSCk-
esting than the presidential election
primary.
Tho announcement of Clarence
Hull of Fort Madison, as a candidate
for the office of auditor appears in
this Issue. Mr.. Hull visited Keokuk
a few weeks ago and interviewed a
number of the local republicans. He
has been in the auditors Office for
several years as a clerk.
Autos and delivery wagons cut
ting across" the path of funeral pro-
cessions have aroused criticism In
Burlington, says the Gazette, and un
dertakers assert that city ordinance
forbids such interruption. Ordinary
courtesy should be sufficient to keel
such vehicles from intercepting cor
teges.
in the superior court this morn
ing, D. Espoinose, Mexican, employ
ed in the Santa Fe yards at For
Madison, was given ten days for be
ing intoxicated Ben Wright wa
given thirty days in the county Jail
John MoCampbe1l was put unde
. bond to keep the peace at the in
stance of his wife, Eva McCampbel
About month ago he was arreste'
for threatening his wife, but releas
from her. It seems that he made
return trip yesterday and was prompt
ly arrested.
Evidently some of the organiza
lions believe in charity beginning a
home The Ft. Madison Gem Cit,
says: The Child Conservation league
of this city, will probably be the frs
womans club in this section of the
country to turn from the needs o
| the warriors in the trenches o
! Europe to the comfortless existancs
| of the U. S. troops in Mexico. The
| move evidences patriotism and coult
well be followed by other organiza
| lions in this section. The local league
is now planning to make wearing ap
| parel and to send supplies Of books
tobacco or other needs to the troop
ers, 1900 of whom are camping or
the desert like sands of Mexico an(
in need of the little comforts. NJ
| matter how small
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04
orpheum Theatre.

The Mutual masterpicture, The
Child OF God, featuring Francelia Bill
'lington, the screens best emotional
actress. supported by Sam DeGrasse.
Dick Cummings and an all star cast.
is shown at the Orpheum today. Miss
Ellington is shown to good advant-
age in this feature and charms the
audience with her clever acting and
winning ways.
Beginning tomorrow, Saturday and
Sunday, we will have as an added
vaudeville attraction, the famous
comedians, Thebus & Thebus, in com
edy songs and dances. They will
keep you. in good humor and make
you laugh as you never laughed be-
fore, and every one enjoys a good
laugh. This attraction in itself Is
we'll worth the price OF admission
that is charged for it and the five
Reds OF pictures. 5 and 10 cents
advertisement.
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in The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04
AUTO CLUB OFFICE
AT Is NORTH FIFTH
Members 81 ksoi<uk Automobile A..
sociation viii Find Secretary In
Charge Here.

The Keokuk Automobile club has
established an office in the Industrial
association rooms at Is North Fifth
street Members will find M. E. JUS
tice, secretary of the club, in charge
of the clubs Office. Dues can be
paid here, or any business In connec.
ito nwith the club transacted.
The club is figuring on an emblem
which will be placed on all cars, and
will be the official insignia Of the
members. Membership cards will be
printed and issued, to the members
also.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank neighbors and
friends for their kindness during our
recent bereavement.
Mrs RACHEL BOWER
AND FAMILY.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04

him instantly. Henri and the maid de,
eide to lay the murder onto Jim who
is lying on the lounge in drunken
stupor Jim is aroused and induced
to flee for his life See the conclud
ing incidents OF this great picture at
the Grand.-Advertisem
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04
FUNERAL NOTICE.

ROCKENBACH-Th funeral for
the late Mrs. Margaret Rockenbach
will be held Friday afternoon at 2
O'Clock from the home of her daugh-
ter Mrs Chas. Nagel, 1913 Exchange.
Burial private.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04
Nearoes Were Hoooooed

'WOBURN, Mass, May 4.-Half a
dozen negroes recently imported from
the south by the Merrimac Chemical
company, have thrown up their jobs
because the chemicals turned them
yellow. They believe they are hoo
dooed.''
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04
NOTICE.

Order your beer, wines and liquors
from Leisy Brewing Co.. Warsaw. Ill.
Phone No. 115 or address P. O. Box
49, Prompt delivery service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04
BILLIARDS AND BOWLING

FOR SALE-Billiard tables, brand
new. carom and pocket, with complete
outfit, SIG; second hand tables at re-
duced prices. Easy payments. Cigar
store. drug. delicatessen and soda
fountain fixtures. The Brunswick
Bake Collender Co., Davenport. Iowa
I. c. Sanders, agent, Blackhawk hotel.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.

/ wish to announce my candidac.
for the office of county auditor on tn
republican ticket at the June pr
maries.
CLARENCE HULL.
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MRS. ". J. SIEBERT
 DIES AT PEORIA, ILL.
Popular and Accomplished Woman, Former Resident. Was Expected
 Here for Holidays.

Telegrams were received in Pine Bluff yesterday, telling of the death, yesterday morning at Peoria. H., of Mrs. w. J. Seibert, who had made her home in Pine Bluff two years or more. until she left for Peoria with Mrs. Seibert during the past summer
 Although Mrs. ,Seibert for some time past has not enjoyed the best of health, mono of her friends here knew of her last illness. She was expected to vfeit here for the Christmas holi- days, Nut did not come. nor was any message received, until yesterdays telegram arrived.
 Mrs. .Seibert was about 2S years If age, and during her stay in this city made hundreds of close friends, by whom she was highly esteemed and greatly beloved. Prior to coming here she had lived at Fort Smith and Texarkana, at both of which places she leaves large numbers of friends. Mrs. Seibert was a talented musician, and often delighted her friends by her rendition of favorite numbers. No information has been received here. as to the arrangements for the funeral.
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When Her Back Aches
A Woman Finds All Her Energy and
 Ambition Slipping Away.

Pine Bluff women know the aches and pains that often come when the kidneys fail make life q burden. Backache, hip pains, headaches, dizzy spells, distressing urinary troubles are frequent indications Of weak kid neys and should be checked in time. Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid neys only. They attack kidney dis eases by striking at the cause. Here's proof of their merit in a Pine Bluff woman's words:
 Mrs. F. A. Carver 1905 w. Third street, Pine Bluff. says: "I believe that my kidneys became weakened on account of sickness I had some time ago. I had pains through the small of my back and other kidney ailments. A box of Doan's Kidney Pills was given to me and they gave relief right away"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Carver had. Foster Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
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MILK THIEVES BUSY.
Numerous Thefts Reported to Police
 From All Parts of City.

Despite the efforts being made by the authorities tc capture the cul- prits, reports are even more numer- ous the past few days, of the theft Of milk from the porches of private homes, by some unknown parties.
 No particular secticn of the town appears to suffer in this respect, the milk thieves making their calls at homes in all sections, scattering their visits, in all likelihood, in their efforts to avoid the officyfs who are trying to capture them.
 For three weeks, the reports of ihefts of milk have been coming in to the police station. constables of- flee and Nther official departments and instead of improving. conditions are apparently growing worse, as the thieves are growing bolder. Special efforts are being made now by the police to capture the thieves, and especially to capture them with evil dence that will leave no doubt as to their guilt.
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STATE MEETS PAYROLL.
OppOrture Payment of Franchise and
 Inheritance Taxes Helps.

Little Rock, Dec. S1.-The oppor- tune arrival of over $11,000 in the state treasury this morning, took care of the state house payrolls today. By night every cent of it was gone.
 The payments were as follows: Franchise tax, $2,24O.9S; inheritance tax. $S,S32.62, divided as follows: B. Heinze estate, Little Rock, $157.50; Dora Hooper estate, Little Rock, $99; i; M. W Gibbs estate, (negro), $135; w. Hing estate, Little Rock, s45; J. G. Botsford estate, Little Rock, $990; J. w. Reap estate. Jefferson county, s90.62; w. c. Brown estate, Lafayette county. $6.91S,46; w. M. and Sallie Thompson, Little Rock, $483.15; A. M. Hoey estate,s Fort Smith, $12.79.
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MYSTERY ATTACHES
 TOlGREEK STEAMSHIP
Ships at Sea Report Communicating with Tkessalon3ki, but Cutter
 Cannot Find Her.

New York, Dec. 31.-Mystery sur. rounds the Greek liner Thessaloniki which has been more than 30 days en route to this port from Gibraltar.
 Agents of the line declare they have been unable to obtain direct wireless with the steamer, despite the fact that wireless messages have been re- ceived by other vessels. No coast stations heard from her today, and a coast cutter which has been search ing for her since Thursday, reported she had searched within 70 miles of the position given by the liner but had been unable to find her.
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TANK OF NAP1HA
 EXPL0DES; SIX
 MEN LOSE LIVES
Property Loss of $2,0oO, ,0Oo Results from Fire at Chi
 cago Linseed Plant.

. Chicago, Dec. 31.-Ex5losion of a naptha tank at the plant of the American Linseed company in South Chicago today caused fire that de- stroyed the plant with property loss estimated at $2,0OOOOO, and the death of six men, believed to have been killed by the explosion or burned in the resulting flames.
 The explosion is thought to have teen caused by spontaneous combus- ticn.
 More than 100 men were at work in the plant when the explosion oc- cured.
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Little Rock, Hot Springs and a few other towns in Arkansas where inc saloons went out of business at mid night.
 There were a few watch partics,' with the young folks giving the new year a rousing welcome. Soma litt)e ton was also had by other young folks who were at dances which broke up about the time tn old year was passing away. Except for these, however. there was nothing doing" in Pine Bluff.
 Today, however, will be pretty much of holiday in this city. Tho banks, the public buildings, the 1i- brary, the Cotton Belt shops. will be closed all day. Most of the stores and business houses will be closed the greater part of the day, despite the fact it is Saturday.
 At the pOstoffice all the windows except the money order window wi,i be open between 11:30 a. m. and l2:3O D. m. The usual morning delivery will be made by the carriers in the city, but the rural route carriers will enjoy an entire holiday.
 "Open Houses" Today.
 The Gillespie Brothers Grocery company will have "open house" to- day, from II a. m. to 3 D .m., and all the friends of the firm and it's at- taches have been given blanket in- vitation to be in attendance.
 An open house will likewise be held at the Young Mems Christian associa- ton, un6er the auspices Of the wo-i mans auxiliary of that organization, between 8 D. m. and 10:3O p. m.
 Not so many years back, there was a very fine old custom, particularly in the South, of paying New Years calls. This custom appears to have become antedated. In some of the older sections, the elder folk continue the practice of making formal calls to express their congratulations and good wishes, but the younger folk seem to have passed into new ways of thought and action-eyen the New Years greeting is rather uncommon nowadays, so far as distant friends are concerned.
 New Years Dinner at Pines.
 At the Hotel Pines, especial efforts have been made by Manager w. N. Trulock to celebrate New Years in fine style, so far as a formal dinner is concerned. The dinner will be served from 12 to 2 and from to 8, and the following menu is announced:
 Conscmme Douglas
 Blue Point Cocktail Celery Salted Pecans Olives
 Lc5ster Newburg in Cases
 Punch au'Pines Roast Native Turkey, Oyster Dressing
 Salad Pomelo
 Rose of Killarney Ice Cream RoquefOrt Cheese Toasted Crackers
 Demi Tasse
 Mints
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When you start writing a letter to- day, be sure and make it right. } Start it this way:
 .January 1, 1916."
 A0f course. you 5-are not going to get 1t right every time, but if you stop to think a bit, you won't make it "1a15" more than few times. The new year arrived on schedule laat night If it had not, newspaper mon everywhere would have had the onportunity to break all records for sansationalism. The arrival. of the new year is one of those things which, while it is made the occasion for lot of fun and good resolutions, exeites little comment otherwise. Just imagine, however, the talk and gos- Aip that would follow the faiiure of tho new year to put in it's appearance on time
 s Bachelors Must Be Careful.
 This is leap year, and those men wIb really feel that single blessed naSs is their proper state, had best b6 careful. No one would suggest fCf a- moment that any Pine Bluff girl cxer finds it necessary to do the pro- pt1ing-or even the suggesting-let SIxne the giving of voluntary encour- S 09Ament, but there are two trunk } 21tlacs of railway passing through Pine sH1VA, and one can never tell who TIT Yht alight from a train, nor what xRE purpose may be, especially as the f6c has spread abroad of the kind !S$Ss and submissiveness of Pine Bluff s1Sbands.
 Makes Quiet Entry. S3asa Inc new year entered quietly and 66erly, so far as Pine Bluff is con-
 1Sned. The word "soberly" as uset. S fe has a meaning somewhat differ <; from tho meaning it would have $ Nused in this same cOnnect.on in
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LOCOMOTIVE FIREMEN
 AND FNGINfMEN DANCE
Annual New Years Eve Ball of Local Lodge at Shriners' Temple Last
 Night Social Success.

The annual New Years Eve ball of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire men and Enginemen, at the shriners' temple last night. was most suc- cessful affair. Despite the inclem- ent weather there was 3 large attend ance, and thes@' crowd appeared to th2roughlxslen enjoy thes .eyenins.
 The general committee in charge of the affair was composed of J. L. Merlo, chairman; E. w. Wallen, H. Lovejoy, H. Rivers, J. G. Wilson, B r., Kilmer and l. K. Magee.
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TAPS SOUND FOR TWO
 VETS AT U. [. V. HOME

Little Rock, Dec. 31.-Maj. R. R. Henry, z. personal friend of Gen. Fighting Bob'') Shaver, whom he followed through the civil war, at tainirg the rank of major, died at the Arkansas Confederate home this morning.
 J. F. Bishop, the oldest Mason at the hone, died yesterday at the age Of S4. | NH's
 The death of Major Henry leaves tut one of that rank gt the home. This is Maj. Harold Bourland, son of the late United States Senator Bour- land.
 Major Henry was prominent in the battles of Camden, Pea Ridge and
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Bars Advertising Calendars.

Pittsburgh, Zee. 31.-All forms of advertising, especially those on calen- dars, are barred from courtrooms and Federal offices, according to a notice received here from the attorney gen. eral in Washington. The notice states that the, department of justice ias issued new calendar bearing tLe departments seal and requests that these be used.
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DOWN ON HIS BACK

About two years ago got down on my back" writes solomon Bequet. +e, Flat River, Mo. "I go soc box of Foley Kidney Pills and they slaughtered ne right up. rec clnmended them to all who have kidney trouble" Rheumatic aches ard pains, soreness and stiffness. sleep disturbing bladder trouble. yield quickly to Foley Kidney Pills. Mann Pharmacy.
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New Warden for Sing Sing.

Albany, N. .Y., Dec. 31.-G. W. Kirchwey. of New York, former dean cf Columbia law school, was appoint cd warden of Sing Sing. prison today, to succeed Thomas Mott Osborne. Professor Kirchwey said he .contem- plated a continuance of the mutual welfare league founded by Osborne, and an improvement of industrial work at the prison.
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BOND JUMPER JAILED.
Philip Simms, Negro. Also Accused
 Illegal Cohabitation.

Philip Sims and Estelle Harris, negroes, were placed in jail here last right by George Daugherty, negro deputy constable of Washington township, on charges of illegal CO., habitation. The pair were arrested in Pulaski county yesterday. simms is also wanted on a,scharge 9 of dis roainx Of mortgaged property, the
 "' "'achhavi,is sutnpel lis bond some time ago. ssss syn
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Enc.inears Elect

Little Rock, Dec. 31.-B. c. Walson, highway commissioner at Conway, was elected president of the State Association of Surveyors and Civil Engineers. J. o. Jones of Dardanelle was reelected secretary. The consti- tuition was amended to admit archi- tects to membership.
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BELGIAN KING SENDS
 NEW YEAR GREETINGS
Declares Generosity of United States Will Never Be Forgotten by
 His Country.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The white house announced the following New Years cable from King Albert of Belgium to President Wilson:
 "T Mir. Wilson, president of the United States, Washington, D. C. Receive my sincerest wishes for yourself and the welfare of your country, whose generosity to Belgium we shall never forget
 ALBERT"
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Pine Bluff Man Gets JOb

Little Rock, Dec. 31-D. Ellis of Pine Bluff succeeds Luther Castling as chief electrician at the State Hos pital for Nervous Diseases. MT. Castling becomes assistant electri- elan. The designations of nine en- ployes of the hospital were demanded today. and their successors appoint ed. Dr. Bledsoe tonight succeeds Dr. Frank 5. Young as superintendent.
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The Earth Quakes.

St. Louis, Dec. 31.-An earthquake shock lasting 15 minutes was record Cd at 6:30 a. m. today on the seismo- graph of St. Louis university. The direction apparently was southeast by south, and the distance 1,700 indies from St. Louis. For four days the s ssismograph has been restless.
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Charge Bankers With Fraud.

Racine, wis, Dec. S1.-Indictments charging fraud in connection with the conduct of the affairs of the Commer- cial & Savings bank. which closed it's doors September 17,1914, were re- turned by the grand jury today against B. Hinrichs, president, and c. R. Carpenter, cashier. At the time :t closed the banks deposits were given at $2,500,0O
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AgEYAs WONDER

bladder troubles. dissolved gravel. cures
 n d.abetes, weak and lame backs. rheuma, tism and all irreg,Ilaiities ofthe kidneys and bladder in both men and women. If not sold by your druggist, wiM be sent by mail on 70. ceiptof $1. One small bottle is two months treatment and seldom fails to perfect euro: Send for testin!anials from this and other Sf Louis. Aio. soid 6y drussists.. uis: M .-Adv. ds'
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MRS. W. WILSON MAKES
 DEBUT AS FIRST LADY
President and His Bride Will Appear at First Public Function at Hot
 Springs, Va., Today.

Hot Springs, Va, Dec. 31.-Presi- dent Wilson and his bride will appear at their first public function here to- morrow afternoon when several guests and townspeople vii lmeet the new first lady" at public reception to be held in the hotel.
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Quiet at Courthouse.

Except for the filing by negroes of several petitions for divorce, no suits were filed on the last day of 1915 in forces of all offices were busy, but nothing out of the ordinary or Of especial significance took place.
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Smash Safe With Axe.

Waco, Tex, Dec. 21.-Smashing the combination with sledge hammer, and using steel bar to open the door, entrance to the safe in the Og- lesby postoffice was made by burglars last night, who secured about $lOc Tn money, $250 worth of stamps and a few money order blanks.
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Watch poinos on. Street.

Looking glasses are commonly to be seen hanging outside Dutch dwellings. These are so arranged that persons sit ting inside can, without been seen, enjoy reflection Of all that is. going on in the street.
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Lie h . NutshelI.

Stop, look. listen." \ reflective man was reading this railroad sign. Those three words illustrate the whole scheme of life," said he "As to howl" You see a pretty girl You stop. You look. After you marry her you isten."-Louisville Courier-J Jour
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British Casualties.

London, Dec. 3l.-British casual ties recorded in lists published dur, ing the month of December amount to 1s001 officers and 17,54s men. These are the returns from all fronts.
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Ut Is our aim to please you in the smalles detail: American Excel sfor Laundry Co phone 146. If
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Accordion Plaited Dresses

ACCOTu1OH FIaICcu OIcSSoS Should be sent to Frank Dietrich's Clothing Hospital to be re-plaited; also any other ladies' or gents cloth ing that need cleaning, pressing CT altering. We also put new Things In coats and do all general repair work on clothing.
 Phone 1926. Over Lewine's Quality
 Shop 22O1S Main St
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Mrs. T. F. Payne returned yester- day to her home at Magnolia, after a visit here with Mir. and Mrs. w. T.. Seawell.
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Diamond Importations Increase

DUHUHU TMp01
 New York, Dec. 31.-Imports of precious stones at this port during the year ending today are estimated g. S25.000.000, a gain over last year Of $6,000,0O0. Diamonds, as usual rredominated in the years imports.
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Indce Elliott Improving.

Judge John M Elliott. among the Pine Bluff people attacked by la grippe, was reported last evening as having improved.
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l9l6.LEAP YEAR HAS QUIET ENTRY INTO PINE BLUFF 
 ~. New Year Arrives on Sched- ule, Thereby Preventing Good News Story.
PARTIAL HOLIDAY
 TO OBSERVE EVENT
Pine Bluff Bachelors Display No Alp. prehensi0n, Relying Upon Demand for and Modesty of Local Girls,
 But Suspicious of Strangers.

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