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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-14
A, G. MORGAN LEAVES
CITY ABOUT AUGUST /
keokuk Electric Company Account.
ant Accepts Position with Elec-
trlc Concern In Northern Iowa.

A. G. Morgan, employed in the &C
counting department Of the Keokuk
Electric company, leaves about the
first OF next month, to take a respon-
sib1e position with the Northern Iowa
Utilities company. He will have his
headquarters at Humboldt. His work
will be in the new business depart
ment. He will have charge of terri
tory including over dozen towns.
Victor Stafford, former Keokuk man,
Is also in the employ Of the Northern
Iowa Utilities company.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-14
WORKING TOWARD
CONSERVATION
Trinity Church to Offer Attractive
Services During Summer
Months.

At a recent meeting of the official
board of Trinity church, measures
toward the conservation of the reli-
gious conditions Of Keokuk were
adopted 1t was the general belief
that the SUNNI er months offer temp
tations to spiritual laziness while the
forces of evil multiply even more
RAPIDLY than during other seasons Of
the year.
The board took steps which pro-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-14

Philip Kearny, grandson OF the
famous General Ph1irKearny, who lost
an arm in the Mexican war and later
met death in the civil war battle Of
Chantilly, was among those who re-
Gently offered to serve in New
Jersey volunteer regiment in the
event OF war with Mexico.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-14
Life Prisoner Paroled.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, July IA
Elmer Bowers, who had served more
than eleven years OF q ninety-nine
year sentence, was among fifteen
prisoners paroled today by Governor
Majors. Bowers, who was convicted
of murder, was paroled to James Il.
Sinms, Of Quincy, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-14

up in the report Of the conductor and
early reports that the shots we're
fred after an attempt to stop the train
We're denied by officials.
The train was passing between
Naples and Monroeville, Indiana,
when fired on. The conductor said
some men or boys were sitting on q
fence. AS the train passed them there
was shot and the passengers On the
platform were struck in the arms and
legs
Gillette is said to have declared
that he saw the gun levelled at the
train as it sped by. Then came the
report of the gun and the startled
cries Of the passengers as they were
hit.
Six shot struck Wood in the right
leg and two in the left leg below the
knee. Young Newman suffered flesh
wound in the left leg. Gillette was
slightly wounded in the thigh. Miss
Gosweiler was struck in one arm and
one leg. A telegram was sent ahead
to Lima, Ohio informing the officials
there Of the incident Immediately af-
ter the shooting and DR.. ]. A. Vale
boarded the train there. He pro-
nohnced the wounds Of all the victims
superficial and they continued their
journey.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-14
Worth What It Costs.

st. Paul Pioneer Press The little
luxury of burning our fingers in Mexi-
co may force the government to a
new bond issue. But, then. just think
how we've enjoyed 1t.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-14
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

s. n. AYRES, CHIRoPRAcToR.
Office 1923 Blondeau st.
- Phone 1411.
Office hours to IL a. m, to ..
m, to p. m.
Other hours and Sunday by appoint
meDt.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-14
Annual Meeting Of Trustees Held At
Library Building Last Eve
nins-Reports Arc
Made.
TAX LEVY WAS FIXED
Appreciation for Purchase Of Add
tional Books for Public and
ParochiaI Schools
Passed.

At the annual meeting of the board
Of trustees of the Keokuk Public Ii
brary, held last evening in, the IL
brary building, all of the old officers
We're unanimously reelected. They
are:
President John e. Craig.
Vice president-Ben B. Jewell.
Secretary-C. j. Smith.
The tax levy for the support of the
library was fixed by the board at one
and one-half mills for the coming
year.
An allowance of fifteen dollars to
each of the public schools and to St.
Mary's and ST. Peters parochial
schools, was made by the board, for
the purchase of additional books for
the school libraries.
The report Of the librarian for the
1uarter, April, May and June. showed
that total Of 1880 volumns had
been issued during those three
months to both adults and children.
This represents an increase of several
hundred over last year.
1t was reported that the sum OF
$32.S5 had been collected during tho
quarter for fines and book rentals. A
largo number of books were drawn
from the sub libraries in the public
and parochial schools. according to
the school report. Following are the
reports:
- - 81.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To James Howell, George Prosser, J. H. James, Charles Christensen, H. B. Russell, your heirs, execut- ors, successors or assigns:
 You, and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned, CO., owner has caused to be expended in Labor and Improvements during the years 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1915 the sum of one hundred dollars each year and on each of the following claims: the Dublin ani the Humboldt, association placer mining claims situated between Lucky Gulch and Granite creek on Sinuk river and recorded ard more fully described in the records or the Capo Nomo Mining and Record ing district, in tie Second Division in the Territory of Alaska.
 The above amount has heen ex- pended in order to hold said claims under the provisions of the law con- cernins annual labor upon mining claims, heinz the amount required to hold said claims.
 And you and each of you are further notified that if within ninety days after the last publica- tion of this notice you fail to contri- bute your proportion of said expen- claims will become the property of tho undersigned, your Co-owner. under section 2324 revised statutes of the United States
 HENRY SCHULTZ.
 Co-Owner.
 Date of first publ. Feb. g, 1916. Date of last publ May 10, 1916.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
AT THE DREAM.

At the Dream tonight, the Perils
 of Pauline, fifth Episode will be pre-. sented. As predicted the big picture
 has assumed magnitude that
 movie fans expectantly look for. The coast papers unanimously voiced
 the public opinion in claimir it the
 picture and serial sensation of the year. Convince yourself by seeing the Fifth and iSxth Episodes this week. A brief synopsis: Harry driven to desperation solicits the aid of Pauline's chum and girl asso- ciate to use her influence to stop Pauline in her mad infatuation for adventure. Seated together discuss. ing their plans, the furtive Owen discovers them. The situation is compromising. He seeks Pauline and Iago-like drives the poison home -Pauline's jealousy is maddening leading her to extremes-Signor Baskinello a famous musician is engaged to play at Mrs. Van Cort- landt's musicale-A grand ball room scene-Pauline unaccompanied ar rives-She makes furious love to the musical freak-The willy Owen scores a point by bribing the lont, haired virtuoso to clope with her
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Tom Kelleher, your heirs,
 executors, assigns or personal re-
 presentatives:
 You are hereby notified, that have expended in labor and improvements the sum of one hundred dollars for labor and improvements each year for the years 1912, 1913 and 1914 and 1915 on the Jefferson Associa- tion, an association placer mining claim situated on Cripple river and recorded and more fully described in volume 196 at page 63 in the re- cords of the Cape Nome Mining and Recording District in the Second Division, Territory of Alaska.
 The above amount has been ex- pended in order to hold said claim under the provisions of the Law, con- corning annual assessment wOr.t upon Mining claims. being the amount required to hold said claim.
 And you are further notified, that if within ninety days after the last publication of this notice, you fail to contribute your proportion of said expenditure your interest in said claim will become the property of the undersigned, your Co-OwneI un- der section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States. WILLIAM STEPHAN. Co-OwEel.
 Date of first publ, Feb. g, 1916.
 Date of last publ. May 10, 1916.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

SEATTLE, Feb. 22.-The total count in the Seattle primaries show that Hi Gill easily doubled with his vote that of all his opponents Griffith formerly Police Chief under Gill landed second place, but long way behind the present Mayor.
 Silk stocking Caldwell easily leads in a hotly contested Corporation incumbent with some single tax no- tions an easy second, three others trailing along in an also ran soTI of way, never expecting to finish
 City Comptroller Carroll was un- opposed for reelection. City Treas
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

after getting in touch with ruffian named Red Ike, ana band of cut throats. A stunning party is orga- nized of which poor Pauline is tEe dupe. The heart of Chinatown is thrown on the screen with vivid realism-Gorgeously equipped dens of iniquity, sleek slant eyed celes-- tials-The Joss House, fan-tan tables, etc, etc. Pauline engrossed with the strange sounds and smell of the Chinese underworld is sepa- rated from the party, made prisoner and secreted in the strong rooms of the headmen who hava also been bribed. A desperate battle in which the devoted lover keeps a score of Chinese gunmen at bay closes the sensational episode also cffecting Pauline's rescue, Sec it.-Adv.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To the Pioneer Mining Co.,, your
 successor, assigns or personal re presentatives:
 You are hereby notified that have expended in labor and improve ments the sum of one hundred dol lars each year for the years 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1915 on each of the following claims The Elonora and the Sunshine, be ing lode claims situated on the left limit of Anvil creek, opposite No 5 above, and recorded and more fully described in the records of the Cape Nome Mining and Recording District in the Second Division, Ter ritory of Alaska.
 The above amount has been ex- pended in order to hold said claims under the provisions of the law concerning annual labor upon min ing claims.
 And you are further notified tha, | if within ninety days after the las publication of this notice, you fai to contribute your proportion o said expenditure, your interest 1T said claims will become the propert, of tho undersigned your co-owner under Section 2324, Revised Sta tutes of the United States,
 CHARLES OLSEN. Co-Owner
 Date of first publ, Feb. 16, 1916. Date of last publ, May IT, 1916. Let us estimate on your Job Wort
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

PARIS, Fob. 22.-Last night a German Zeppelin was brought down by aero shrapnel near Brabant. The crew were killed when the big afr ship collapsed. The communique says that a remarkable fact Tn con nection with this destruction of the Zeppelin is that while ell were killed on board and the fabric of the air ship is a complete wreck, the en- zines wore found almost intact and but slightly damaged.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

urer Terry beat two opponents by mile.
 With six nominations to make in the Primaries for three Council jobs, Moore, Thompson, Fitzgerald, Brown and Marble were nominated in the order named. Brown is an indepencent socialist fighting the re
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
ARE OVER AND
 VICTIMS ARE BEING AIDED

MEMPHIS, Tenn, FeD. 22.-The colder weather that now prevails and the dry cold winds now general are causing the waters in tho flooded districts to recede even more rapidly than they arose. The Mississippi Is showing a big reduction in volume
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

BERLIN, Feb. 22.-The War Headquarters briefly announces to- day that a section. of the French Trenches near SouchoZ fell before a determined German assault after an artillery bombardment and gas attack.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
GILL DOUBLES TOTAL VOTES
 OF ALL THREE OPPONENTS

gular organization, which boiled slightly better than the patty mem bership amounting to about ne thousand.
 The election had few surprises. Hi Gill was the favorite in betting with everyone and Sunday his vic tory was conceded even by his
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

BERLIN, Feb. 22.-The British
 have carefully endeavored to conceal the fact that they have moved al- most three quarters of million men into Franco within the past two weeks, and that these have been concentrated behind the Flanders
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

LONDON, Feb. 22.-The Germans attempted an attack upon the Brit ish lines east of Ypres but failed in their efforts. The situation con tinues the same with artillery fire general practically from Arras to the sea.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
S. SIMSON.
4727 Brooklyn Ave-, Seattle, Wash
Merchants Agent.

Merchants Agent.
 Will buy Merchandise of all de- scriptions for Dealers here or any where in the States. Furs bought outright OF sold to highest bidder on a per cent Commission. Wanted special, cross foxes. For ward same parcel post, registered
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
CIRCLE wv" LAMB.

It is of great importance to give everyone the best value for their money. Circle wv" Lamb has the undisputed reputation in the States of being equalled by few and sur passed by none, and costs Ho more than the ordinary mutton.
 PACIFIC COLD STORAGE co.
 Telephones: White IF.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

and. the danger point along that river is practically passed
 Efforts are now being directed to- wards aiding the suffering of the flood victims in Arkansas. Missis-. sippi and Louisiania
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

Anything in the line of job work at the Industrial Worker Office. assured.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 12.-A special order of the Executive Council makes it reasonable to discuss any
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
SECTION FRENCH TRENCHES
 CAPTURED NEAR SOUCHEz

further peace conditions in the pub lie press.
 It is stated that these have had a most bancful effect.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23
NOW |S THE TIME.
 10 SUBSCRIBE
Rebuilding Sale.

MONDAY FEBRUARY ssTH CLEARING NOTIONS HOUSE FURNISHINGS LADIES WEARING APPAREL TABLE LINENS BEDDING. sCRns CURTAINS, PoRTERs COVERS, FOWLS ING, MEMS FURNISHINGS, wARE CRoCKERf. KITCHEN WARE MANY OTHER CONDITIONS ARE GOING TO ROOM WE OBLIGED DISPOSE BARGAINS.
 
 Quality
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

strongest opponent.
 The election of Gill is practically assured next March.
 The election will be, held on March 2.
 Bring your ForfettuEe Notices e the 'Jnduetria3 Worker.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-23

lines.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
INSURANCE. MEN BANQUET

On Wednesday evening, MAY "a,
the colored insurance men of Kansas,
City, represented by L. C. Stewart and
L. c. Smith, agency directors of the
Standard Life Insurance company, and
]. J. Allen, district manager of The
Glover Leaf Casualty company, to-
gether with their respective STATS, en-
joyed a most sumptuous repast at the
Y. M. c. A.. Covers were laid for Of
teen. The following topics were dis
cussed:
Possibilities Of the Colored Insur-
ance Man, by y. j. Allen; Business Ex-
periences, by L. c. Stewart; Co-opera-
ton an Essential Factor, by L. c.
Smith; Salesmanship. by t. A. Ross;
How Can We Get the Confidence of
the Colored People?, by John M. Day.
In addition to the above subjects, short
talks were made by Messrs. P. C.
James, c. e. Smith and Dorsey Brown.
The spirit of the meeting was that
the colored people of Kansas City
we're anxious to have men of their own
race collect their insurance, thereby
giving employment to our young men
and women. To better serve our peo-
pie along this line it was thought an
organization was necessary. Pursuant
thereto a permanent organization was
formed and the following officers
elected: J. ]. Allen, president; L. c.
Smith, Yice-president: John M. Day,
secretary; P. C.. James, Asst. secrs-
tary, and L. c. Stewart, treasurer.
The next meeting will be held at the
Y. NJ. c. A. On Wednesday evening,
June Z, 1916, at s o'clock. All in
surance men are invited.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
INDEPENDENCE, MO.

Last Friday was Patrons daoy at
Young school and more than 400 WISH
tors availed themselves Of this oppor-
tunity AT IL o'clock the Board of
Education and newspaper men had
luncheon, guests of the Domestic Sci
ence Department under the direction
of Miss Alice Whiteside. AT 10 o'clock
the building was thrown open to the
public and in the evening the senior
girls presented a play after which
Prof. ]. r. E. Lee, principal of Lin
coin High school, addressed the citi-
zens on Education of Today" His
remarks were appropriate and instruc-
tive. 80. The display this year was UNI
usually good from the primary work
down, as Prof. Lee put it. All de-
partments were well represented. .
The primary work under the direction
Of Miss Abbie Pollard was especially
good. 1t showed what little hands
and minds can do when properly di-
rected The second room, with Miss
Hattie Hughs in charge, had quite a
display of baskets, mats and raffi bags
THE work in Miss Raglan's room,
which consisted of cardboard, paper
cutting and fancy work, was also good
THE girls of the senior class made
their own dresses at an average cost
of $1.35. The Sewing and Art De-
partment, under the supervision Of
Miss Trilby Turner, was exceptionally
good this year. The work in the boys
shop this year was at its best. Such
models as dressing tables, library
tables, taborets and chifferoles were
made. Phof. Harrison teaches his own
manual training and in ability as a
school man is second to none in the
state. There are eleven graduates
from the High school department,
nine from sewing, eight from cooking,
and one from cabinet. The commence.
ment exercises will be held at White
Oak NJ. E. church Friday evening,
May &c.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
HELENA, MONT.

Sunday, May IA, was Mothers day.
Special services with program were
observed by the Sunday school and
church. Mrs. John Haynes died 1t
the residence of Mrs. Farmers. He
came to Helena one week ago, was
formerly a steward in a club at Lew
iston. His brother of Mouisla came
and took charge of the body. Rev.
/. S. Wilson officiated. .... Wednesday
night class meeting has been changed
to Friday night. Friends and strang-
ers are welcome to the meetings.. see.
The Odd Fellows and H. H. of Ruth
held their annual sermon Sunday,
May IA. j. W. Williams, S. G. c., was
master of ceremonies. NJ. S. Georgia
Irving, N. G. A large audience list
ened to a well delivered sermon by
Rev. 1. S. Wilson of the A. NJ. E.
church. 80. The X. of P. gave their
first banquet and dance Wednesday
evening at Germania hall and it was
largely attended. Such noble workers
on the committee as John Williams,
Arthur E. McGinnis, Walter Fisher
and Gus Mason and others, spell sue
cess.....A surprise party was given
for Milton Wilson, son of Rev. i. S.
Wilson, by Miss Muriel Lucas; about
fourteen girls and boys were invited.
They met at Mrs. Lucas and were
c%haperoned to the home of the sur
prised guest. 1t was his sixteenth
birthday anniversary and he received
many valuable and beautiful presents.
..,.Mrs. VIM. Mason ave a luncheon
Thursday at her home on Cannon
street. In the center of the table was
a beautiful vase filled with yellow jon
quils. Covers were laid for ten.....
Mrs. Ella Simmons is now at home
from the hospital after on operation.
ing Montana and were heard from in
Livingston where they were royalty
entertained. They are drawing cards
and meeting with good success.... "A
A card of thanks has been received
from Mrs. A. ]. Butler in Louisiana to
friends in Helena who were so kind
and loyal to her deceased husband in
his illness at his death and for the
beautiful floral offerings and warm
words of sympathy. Monday, the
18th, the Baptist church held a chick
en- supper. There were no charges,
but a free will offering was taken.
Rev. Parson is the pastor. Royal
Parson. was the fastest sprinter and
high jumper of the Helena H, S.
and State, taking first honors at Mis-
souri, at the track meet. He is the son
of Rev. and Mrs. Parson of the Bap-
fist church who were recently called
here from North Yakima, Wash.....
Mr., Webb of Buttee is in the city Wis
iting friends. Mr.. Major Green has
opened a rooming house on Cutler
street and later on a cafe will be run.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
MOBE r MO.
By Mrs. W. Il. Davis.

Sunday services at Grand chapel
were well attended. The collection
was $13.40.. The commencement
program of the Lincoln High school
held at the A. NJ. E. church May 10
was nicely attended. There were four
graduates: Faye B. West, Arlon c..
Vaughn, Ralph Lee Johnson and John
ME Wright. The program was as fol-
lows: "Memory's Message" Johnnie
Wright; Grafton, True Nobility" Ar
Ion Vaughn; Grafton, Missouri"
Ralph Johnson; Grafton and valedic-
torian, Intellectual, Industrial and Nor
al Education Related to Civic Prosper
ity, Faye B. West. Mrs. Mary Reed
is the guest of her daughter at Hig-
bee, Mo. Mr.. Robert Austin of Mo-
berly, Mo, and Miss Maggie Turner of
Iowa, were united in holy wedlock
May 16. May theirs ever be a bright
future On Wednesday Misses L. v.
Nichols and E. G. Galloway, with their
scholars spent a pleasant outing trip
at Forest park. Sunday services at
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

church. Rev. H. c, Parsons, pastor
80. Mrs. VIM. Mason of Cannon street,
entertained at a delightful luncheon
last Thursday when she had as her
honored guests, Mrs. l. S. Wilson. The
color tone was yellow. In the center
of the table a lovely cut glass basket
of yellow jonquils tied with yellow
gauze ribbon with bows entwining
streamers was placed yellow candles.
A well chosen menu was served. Hand
painted place cards marked the seats
for the following guests: Mesdames
l. S. Wilson, Geo. II. Lucas, G. G. Dor
sey, N. Ford, ]. Harrison, H. j. Baker,
G, NJ. Lee....Mr. Chas. Oliver will
leave on Thursday for a short trip
to Auxvass, Mo-. Word has been re-
ceived that Mrs. Jennie Seals OF To-
peka, Kas., will soon return to Helena,
Mont. 80. Mrs. N. Ford will leave on
Thursday for Bozman, Mont, to be
present when her son graduates.