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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25
TAXATION LAWS
NEED CHANGING
SO Says Deputy state Auditor E. 8.
Goss Before Convention Of
Auditors at Daven-
port.
AMENDMENTS NEEDED
Three Are Suggested by the Speaker
s Present Detects Arc
Thoroughly Dis
eussed.

e. S. Gose, deputy state auditor
who discussed the subject, Reforms
In Taxation" before the annual con-
vention Of county auditors at Daven-
port the other day suggested three
important changes In the present
| taxation laws as follows:
"First-A county assessor to be
appointed by the board of super
visors. his duties to be to have full
authority over all township and city
| assessors and assist them in their
assessing. To meet with the execu-
tive council in January Of each year
and tentatively decide on values of
live stock and lands, then meet with
his assessors and instruct them as to
values. the assessor to make up tax
books with necessary help to be fur
nished by the board of supervisors
and to keep a line on valuations and
moneys and credits throughout the
year.
"Second-Authority should be given
to county assessor, auditor. treasurer
and chairman Of the board Of super
visors, or assessor and board Of super
| visors, to eQualize between indivtdu-
ais. towns and cities.
''Third-All property to be assessed
|
per cent of valuation, excepting pos
sibly government bonds and certifi-
Gates and automobiles. And the levies
should be changed to conform to the
increase in taxable value of property
and made by mills or tenth Of mill"
| Deputy Auditor Gose said that
while 1t would be folly to think that
any law the legislature might enact
would do away with all of the evils
and eQualities that now exist in our
present methods, nevertheless many
irregularities and unjust eQualities
can be overcome by carefully
worked out revenue law.
Some Defects.
Some may ask the question, What
are some Of the defects in the pres
ent revenue law?" said Mr.. Gose.
Most all of you who are present are
county auditors or have been at one
time. You have learned that human
nature is pretty much alike every
where 1t comes to paying taxes. No
one wants to pay any more than he
is obliged to yet how much easier 1t
is to pay your tax If you know the
| fellow across the road is paying his
full share. On the other hand II you
| know your neighbor across the way
Tor your competitor is not properly
assessed or if other classes Of prop
erty form what you possess are not
assessed proportionately high with
yours, you feel like there Is something
wrong.
Need Honest Assessors.
II know many an honest man who
wants to pay his full share Of tax.
but when he finds out that he is only
one out of many who IL doing so, he
becomes dissatisfied. Now what is
the reason that all Of the people are
not assessed equitably? think most
OF you know. Assessors, elected by
the people whom they assess, with.
out reference to their qualifications.
City, town and township assessments
eQualized by local boards who do not
realize their full authority and obi.
CATION, or else are afraid OF offending
some influential citizen, consequently
the assessments are most generally
left as passed upon by the local as
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

FOR RENT-tModern furnished room
with or without board, 416 High
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25
Picture Of Mira. aheIdon.

Picture Of Mrs. Sheldon.
The picture section OF the New
York Times In recent issue con.
tains very handsome picture Of
Mrs. Ralph Willard Sheldon of
Minneapolis who before her marriage
was Miss Agnes Cooper. The picture
is taken in her wedding gown which
is of satin and chiffon, with Q very
long tulle veil.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

FOR RENT-226 North Fifth street.
y. F. & N. M. Smith.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

CARPENTERS WANTED-bo. at
once. Union job As cents per hour.
Long job. Apply ready for work.
Westinghouse Church Kerr & Com
pany, West Burlington shops c. b.
& @. R. R., or address Business
Agent Burlington Local.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

FOR RENT-Five room house, 1909
Concert, lights and water. Inquire
1927 Concert street. Phone Black
1901.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

FOR RENT-House, five room. TIL
South Seventh Enquire TIP South
Seventh. Phone Black 753.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25
To Walt Mia. punla,

her sister Mrs. Sturg1s.
To Visit Miss Dunlap.
Miss Persis Williams Of Davenport
is expected to arrive today to be the
guest of Miss Virginia Dunlap, GA
Orleans avenue.
Picture Of Mrs. Sheldon.
The picture section OF the New
York Times In a recent issue con.
tains a very handsome picture of
Mrs. Ralph Willard Sheldon of
Minneapolis who before her marriage
was Miss Agnes Cooper. The picture
is taken In her wedding gown which
is of satin and chiffon. with q very
long tulle veil.
Country Club Tomorrow.
The Country club offers tomorrow
the regular Saturday attractions. The
cooler days make golfing more de-
lightful and the bridge games will at
tract the women to the club house
in the afternoon. with Mrs. Herrick
and Miss Buck as hostesses. Supper
will be served at six o'clock and
dancing in the evening.
Returns from Convention.
Mrs. A. Mass who represented the
Evening Star temple Pythian Sisters
at their state convention In Waterloo,
returned last night. The convention
was very largely attended by dele
gates from all parts of tbs state and
Mrs. Mass reports the Waterloo people
to be hosts unsurpassed In their hos
pitality.
Presbyterian Sewing Society.
The Sewing society of the First
Westminster Presbyterian church
will hold an all day meeting in the
chapel on Friday, Sept. /. They will
have q picnic luncheon at noon and
a business meeting at o'clock. The
hostesses for the day are Mrs. e. NJ.
Majors. Mrs. J. B. Van Pappelendam
and Mrs. n. A. Kinnaman.
To Arrive Next Week.
Miss Helen Palmer Gray is expected
home this week after a very success
full chautauqua tour in Ohio. Thomas
F. Gray who spent the summer in
Kansas, arrived home Wednesday.
Entertained At Lake View.
Mr.. and Mrs. George EDWARD Mar
SudA VI OdN0ApOIt Wuo udV0 UcOn
spending the summer in Hamilton,
friends at dinner at the Lake View
club house last evening.
Carthage Man WEEDS.
The Hancock County Journal has
the following to say Of the wedding
of Mr. Otis Helfrich and Miss Helen
Cushing:
The marriage Of Miss Helen Cush-
ing, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Cushing of Mount Morris, ILL.,, to
Otis Lloyd Helfrich took place We'd
nesday afternoon at the country homo
Of the brides parents, Elm Island, on
Rock river. The home is just oppo-
site that Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank O.
Lowden.
Mrs. Cushing is cousin Of Mrs.
Hobart Chatfield-Tay Mrs. Abby
Farwen Ferry, Mrs. Robert Mccain.
and Mrs. Reginald de Koven, and a
party OF relatives will go down for
the wedding from Lake Forest.
The bride is a graduate of Lake
Forest college and afterwards she
attended Illinois university. Mr.. Hell
frich was her classmate at Lake
Forest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Helfrich win spend
their honeymoon at Edgewood cottage
on Lake Keokuk. Carthage friends
extend congratulations.
Entertained Company Of Fourteen.
Mrs Arthur Collins entertained
fourteen little girls in honor Of Miss
Beatrice Collins Of Oak Park, III.
Farmers on q Tour.
CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-FfftNfour
louisiana farmers. in charge of Henry
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25
Country Club Tomorrow.

The Country club offers tomorrow
the regular Saturday attractions. The
cooler days make golfing more de-
lightful and the bridge games will at
tract the women to the club house
in the afternoon, with Mrs. Herrick
and Miss Buck as hostesses. Supper
will be served at six o'clock and
dancing In tho evening.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A few used Garland.
Radiant Home and Peninsular base
burners at less than prices charged
for good soft coal stoves. Duncan
Schell Furn. Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

BRICKLAYERs WANTED-50, at
once. Union job IS cents per hour.
Long job Apply ready for work.
Westinghouse Church Kerr & Com
pany, West Burlington shops c. B. &
@. R. R.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

WANTED Experienced waitress at
Singles cafe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

WANTED - Experienced waitress
Withch's restaurant, % South Fifth
street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

wANTED-Partner with few hun
dred dollars, silent or active, to
open sea food parlor by experienced
chef in that line. References. Adj
dress Success" Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

FOR SALE-Hous ehold goods, at 226
North Fifth street, Saturday, Mon
day and Tuesday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

Entertained Company Of Fourteen.
Mrs. Arthur Collins entertained
fourteen little girls in honor Of Miss
Beatrice Collins Of Oak Park, III.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

Returns from Convention.
Mrs. A. Mass who represented the
Evening Star temple Pythian Sisters
at their state convention In Waterloo.
returned last night. The convention
was very largely attended by dele
gates from all parts of the state and
Mrs. Mass reports the Waterloo people
to be hosts unsurpassed In their hos
pitality.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

Presbyterian Sewing Society.
The Sewing society of the First
Westminster Presbyterian church
will hold an all day meeting in the
chapel on Friday, Sept. /. They will
have a picnic luncheon at noon and
business meeting At o'clock. The
hostesses for the day are Mrs. e. NJ.
Majors. Mrs. ]. B. Van Pappelendam
and Mrs. II. A. Kinnaman.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

FOR September 1st, modern
s room flat, 81 North Fourth
Phone Black 1907.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

FOR RENT-Modern front rocms.
Nicely furnished for housekeeping
all convenfences. Enquire 214 Con-
cert street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

FOR RENT-Six room modern house.
about September first. Inquire 227
North Ninth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

wANTED-Tb buy second hand cloth
ing, shoes and furniture. Wright,
S26 Main. Phone 429.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-25

CARPENTERS wanted at the bridge.
Strobel Steel Construction Co.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
OBITUARY.

Susan Beaver (nee) Mefford, was
born in Switzerland December %, 1857
and departed this life May %, 1916,
aged fifty-nine years, four months and
twenty-five days. She came to this
country at the age of twelve years. On
March 10, 1877, she was united in
marriage with Lewis Mefford; to this
union were born two children, one die
ing in infancy. She leaves to mourn
their loss, a devoted husband, one
son VIM. Mefford of Toledo, two grand
children, one sister Annie Brown of
Fayette, Ohio, and a host of other
relatives and friends. Sister Mefford
was converted under the labors of
Rev. E. c. Mason and became one of
the charter members of the Fountain
U. B. Class. Remaining faithful to
her Savior until the summons came
to her and she is gone. She suffered
many years but bore it patiently and
is gone from our midst a good wife,
kind mother and neighbor, farwell
Sister Mefford, till we meet where
Iparting will be no more.
Funeral was held from the Fountain
U. B. Church conducted by the Rev.
H. V. Clark. Burial was made in the
Tedrow cemetery.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
CHESTERFTEI,D

Rev. and Mrs. Collier were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Bogar over Sun
day.
Several from here will attend the
County Sunday School Convention at
Lyons this week.
Mr.. ]. E. Lamb returned Sunday
from visit with relatives near Lima
Miss Marguerite Biery of Bowling
Green, spent part of last week with
Mrs. Erma Bogar.
Mrs John Clark is visiting Mrs.
John Boyce this week.
d. B. Simpson and family and Mrs.
~. "A. Bates spent a day in Toledo last
week.
Children's Day exercises will be
given Sunday evening June 18th. The
name of the exercise is Happy Chill
dren,s Day.
Mrs. o! A. Donovan is seriously
i'll.
Mr.. 8. S. Beatty had slight stroke
of paralysis last Friday but is better
at this writing.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Ira ]. Briggs the third
Wednesday of this month the 21st.
Geyser and Kathryn Finn were af-
ter church guests of Glade and Agnes
Statesman.
Harry Mack and family and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. R. Haley were out from
Delta in Mr.. Mack's new seven pas
senger Studebaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Clark spent Sun
day with their daughter at Seneca,
Michigan.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
CROP CONDITIONS
Notes on Official Report of Condition
of Crops In Ohio, June 1st, 1916 By
G. A. Staufer, Secretary, Board of
Agriculture of Ohio.

While the wheat is very generally
poor and of thin stand, several coun-
ties report marked improvement dur
ing the month, but with the improve
ment noted in some counties, the gen.
eral condition for the State is only
three points higher than shown last
month. Present prospects indicate
that the average production per acre
will be about 1912 bushels. Under
normal conditions, general State aver
age production per acre should be Is
bushels. Not only will the produc-
ton per acre be low, but the report
shows that 14,877 acres or the origin
al area seeded last fall has been
abandoned. This leaves 1,577, 1852
acres now remaining, and as many
fields are in such poor condition that
they will not pay for harvesting, the
area will show decline from the acre
age above quoted.
Following we quote some of Ohio's
lowest wheat productions per acre:
1866, eight and one half bushels; 1875,
nine bushels; 1884, ten bushels; 1895,
twelve bushels; 1896, eight and one
half bushels; 1900, six bushels; 1912,
ten bushels.
Oat prospects are reported at 83 per
cent. compared with a normal produc-
ton per acre-30 bushels per acre
being normal, represented by 100 per
cent. in this report The area seeded
to oats for the present harvest is es-
timated at 1,320,032 acres. From the
prospect now reported this should pro-
duce approximately 19,668,566 bush
eds. The crop is badly infested with
weeds
The last of May found a great area
Of corn not planted. The crop is very
irregular. Some ready to be cult
waited; some just making appearance.
The present prospect of rye is es-
timated at 79 per cent. compared with
a normal yield.
Winter barley shows a prospect of
II per cent while the prospect of
spring barley is estimated at sc per
cent. compared with an average.
Clover is estimated at 80 per cent
compared with normal yield.
Timothy prospect is estimated at
92 per cent But small damage is re-
ported by grub worm.
The report shows that the number
of hogs being fed for summer mark
cts is slightly in excess of that of
last year. The condition of the ami.
mails is good.
Fruit prospects are estimated at 80
per cent. compared with normal
yield.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
CrinoIine in History.

The oft-threatened return of the
crinoline, prophesied by alarmists of
fashion, leaves us all wondering. We
find that the crinoline was first worn
in the sixteenth century by a Spanish
princess, who used it to conceal her
love letters from forbidden admirer.
According to pictures of Queen Eliza
beth, she was the first to wear it in
England, writer in the st. Louis
Post-Dispatch states. Perhaps she
wore it for the same reason. She had
need of pockets to hide such, provided
all her admirers wrote to her Among
her earlier portraits we find that her
dress resembled that of Queen Mary,
her sister. The skirts of these were
simply widened at the bottom.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
Storm Often Misnamed

1t is curious fact that what is gen
orally known in some of the eastern
states as northeastern storm is in
reality, says Popular Mechanics. of
quite a contrary origin. Because
strong wind which frequently
carries heavy rain is apparently
driven from a northeasterIy\ direc-
tion, it is popularity assumed in
a specific area, that the storm
originates somewhere in a north
eastern zone, while in truth its real
source is in the west or southwest
The explanation is that such a disturb
ance is merely an airdraft of a paro-
metric depression in the opposite di-
rection. The storm is known as a.
bareback" and is one of the condi,
tions which cause a weather forecast
ar difficulty.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
NORTHWEST coRHAM,

o. B. Huffman is on the sick list. .
CrandalliLestef rande Fay Hibbard
were married at Monroe last Wednes-
day. 49,
Lena Wise wasin Toledo last We'd
nesday attending the circus.
v. j. Wise was in Ann Arbof We'd
nesday, Saturday and Sunday to see
his sister, Mrs. Wilbur Conrad, who
is very low ut thisrwriting.
Mrs. o. B. Huffman and son, Wal
ter and w. F. Spring and family spent
Sunday with Clyde Feleer ahdswife.
Mabie Spring returned Sunday
from her trip to, Detroit and Toledo. /,
Crandall Lester and wife took Sun
day dinner with her mother, Mrs. Eta
Hibbard.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
LEGAL NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will
be received by the Council of the Village of
Wauseon, Ohio at the office of the Clerk of
said Village, until II o'clock noon June 18th,
1915 for the purchase of ten bonds of said
Village in the aggregate sum of S5,0OO dated
June 18th, 1915 and bearing interest at the
rate of five (5) per cent. per annum pay
able semi-annually on the 18th day of June
and December in each year and both principal
and interest payable at the office of the Treas
urer of said Village in Wauseon, Ohio. Said
bonds being due and payable one bond in the
sum of $500 the 18th day of December,
1916, and one bond in the sum of $500 on the
18th day of June and December in each year
thereafter until all of said bonds have been
paid. All of said bonds being issued for the
purpose of paying for an Automobile Fire and
Chemical Engine for the use of the Fire De-
partment of said Village.
Said bonds to be sold to the highest and
best bidder for not less than par and accrued
interest to date of delivery.
All bonds must be accompanied with a GER
titled check for $500 payable to the Treasurer
of said Village, upon condition that if bid is
accented the bidder receive and pay for said
bonds within ten days from the time of the
~ward; said check to be retained by said
Village if such condition is not fulfilled should
any bid be rejected such check will be re-
turned forthwith.
The Council reserve the right to reject any
and all bids. Bids should be sealed and adj
dressed bids for bonds for purpose of pur-
chasing an Automobile Fire and Chemical En-.
gine.
By order of Council
S-4 JAS. C. KING, Clerk.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09

Iwish to call the attention of pros
pective buggy buyers to the fact that
1 am prepared to show the finest and
most up-to-date lot of buggies ever
brought to Fulton County. These
goods are bought for spot cash in
car load lots thus enabling me to sell
as low as the lowest. I will not be
undersold on same class of goods. Call
on me before you buy
49-16 CHAS. T. STOTZER.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
Get Baby The
right Food

The baby's health depends on its
food. Get food nearest mothers
milk. A food with proper nourish-
ment. Such a food is Thompson's
Food (Peptonized).
A scientific food containing ali
those elements essential to the
growth and health of your baby. If
your baby is deprived of mothers
milk, don't delay but start at once on
'Thompson's Food (Peptonized) and
you will be delighted with results.
Ready forAuse by simply adding
water.
We suggest that you try a SOC
package with 4 our guarantee of
satisfaction.
rink Il Haumesser, Druggists
WauseOn, Ohio
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
CHILDREN WHO ARE SlCKLY

Mothers who value their own comfort and
the welfare of their children, should never
be without box of Mother Grays Sweet Pow
ders for Children, for use throughout the
season. They Break up Colds, Relieve Fever
ishness, Constipation, Teething Disorders,
Headache and Stomach Troubles. Used BY
Mothers for 28 years. THESE POWDERS
NEVER FAIL. Sold by all Drug Stores 25c
Don't accept any. substitute. Sample mailed
FREE. Address, Mother Gray Co., LIE Roy,
N. Y.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c to. Foley q Co,
Chicago, Ms,writing your name and
address clearly. rYou win receive in
return a trial package containing
Foley's Honey and tar Compound, for
lagrippe coughs, colds and Group, Fol-
bronchial acoughs, colds and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets Specially comforting
to stout persons. Fink q Haumesser.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
APPLICATION FOR PAROLE.

Notice is hereby given that Willard
Freer a prisoner now confined in the
Ohio Penitentiary, has been recon-
mended as legally eligible to hear
ing for parole. Said application will
be for hearing on and after August 1,
1916.
9-3 W. I. BISHOP, Chief Clerk.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
Do YOU KNOW THAT

Dirty hands spread much disease?
A high bred dog has a right to have
his birth registered-so has a baby I?
The U. S. Public Health Service
guards American ports to exclude
foreign diseases?
Health is a credit with the bank of
nature?
A clean garbage can is a good ex-
ample to the family?
Filth breeds fies-fies carry fever :?
Z Slouchy postures menace health?
Health brings happiness-sic sickness
sorrow?
For wire cuts use Hanford's Bal
sam.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
NOTICE OF FILING ROAD ASSESSMENTS

In the matter of Road Improvement No. 65
petitioned for by John Miey, and No. 81 pc
titioned for by Jacob Messing.
Notice is hereby given that the Engineer
heretofore appointed in said matter has made
the estimated assessments of the proportion
ed costs and expenses in the above named
improvement upon the real estate to be charg-
ed Herewith and has filed the same in the
office of the County Auditor for inspection.
If objections are filed by June 10th, 1916,
the Commissioners may confirm the same.
By order of the Board of County Commits
sioners.
w. w. ACKERMAN, County Auditor.
Auditors Office, Wauseon, Ohio, May 23rd,
1916. 7-3
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-09
Correspondence


Geo. Leininger is building a gran
airy and wagon shed.
Miss Repp, Of Iowa, is visiting T.
G. Murray's and other realtives here
Arthur Taber and Howard Aumend
were wegklsnd guests of relatives in
Plymouth, Indiana.
VIM. Bartettss and Chas. Shgeves
spent Sunday in Defiance with the
Hall family. So rt
MrA DiAdNand dAnghter, Of Findlay
left for her home after q three weeks
visit with Mrs. Ann Myers and daugh-
ters.