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Would Organize Chapter.

Many Keokuk people and particu-
llarly the women will remember MIS-
IW. P. Hepburn who shared honorS
with Mrs. George w. Clarke (then
the governors wife) at reception
which the Civic league gave durin'
the celebration in connection with
/ the ceremonies at the time the dam
and power house were completed.
Miss Ida Gordon Howell by whom
Mrs. Hepburn was entertained, re-
ceived yesterday letter from her
urging upon the Keokuk women the
organization Of Red Cross chapter.
Everyone whose memory goes
back as far as the days of the Civil
war Will remember the Army Aid
societies which did work common
surate with the needs of those days
Along with the army aid was the
sanitary commission which was or
ganized by a Keokuk woman, Annie
Wittenmeyer. Just as military tao
tics have changed, so have the aid
which women give changed to keep
abreast in point of efficiency with
military methods and needs.
This Red Cross organization is a
link in the preparedness chain and
there are only nine chapters in Iowa,
at Burlington, Cedar Falls, Clinton,
Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Dubuque,
Mt. Pleasant, Muscatine and Fort
Dodge. In the United States there
are 29O chapters. The Red Cross Is
n department of the u. S. military
service. The president of the United
States is the president, William
Howard Taft is chairman Of the gov
erning body, but Miss Mable Board
man is "the man behind the guns"
and is the active head of the execu-
tive com mittee. If war should come
this Red Cross organization would
meet the need in caring for wounded
soldies. This organization is the
natual outgrowth of first aid classes.
Miss Howell has discussed the
matter informally with a number of
people who have expressed them
selves as believing that many would
like to do their bit in the matter Of
preparedness by helping to organize
a Red Cross chapter here.
Shakespeare Club.
The Shakespeare club will be en-
tertained on Monday evening by Mr..
and Mrs. H. Boyden Blood. The pro-
gram will include three articles rel
alive to Shakespeare as follows:
Shakespeare the Discoverer OF the
Female Character by De Quincy.
read by Mrs. Robert E. Wright.
His Name Overshadows the World
of Letters, read by DR.. F. NJ. Fuller.
He Was Many. Being all. by De
Cassers, read by II. Boyden Blood.
Mothers Club Meets.
1 On Wednesday afternoon the Moth
ers' club in connection with the baby
welfare department of the Visiting
Nurse association, will meet in the
Girls club room of the Y. w. c. A.,
1T 2:45 o'clock. Mrs. b. B. Hobbs
and Mrs. II. J. Reeves will be hos
tesses. representing the board Of
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st. PauVs Aid Society.

The Ladies' Aid society OF st. Pau1s
German Evangelical church Will b.
entertained in st. Paul's hall on Thurs
day afternoon by Mesdames Ann Weis-
man, Wurp, Pardee, Linnenburger'
Luft. Frank Schmidt, Kreuger, Helm
neman and Henry Pechstein.
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suffrage Speaker Here.

I SURFACE Speaker heee.
On Wednesday afternoon ct $500
O'Clock In the reception room OF the
Y. w. @. A., DIR. Efile McCullohi
Jones, one OF the foremost suffrage
workers of the country. will speak uli.
der the auspices Of the local Equal
| Suffrage association. All women Of
| the city are very cordially invited.
Following the lecture there will be
a short business meeting Of the
Equal Suffrage association. The reg.
ular monthly meeting would oc'
cur on Friday, February 2, and 1t is
planned to hear the reports OF ward
| chairmen, and transact other business
on Wednesday in order that the FRI
day meeting may be omitted.
It Is hoped that there will be large
attendance to hear DR.. Jones, who Is
recognized as one of the most bril-
liant women that Iowa has produced.
/, She Is a brilliant and eloquent
speaker. Her experience on the plat
form covers q number OF years IN
the ministry OF the Unitarian church,
several seasons on the chautauqua
platform and series OF lectures on
the Passion Play.
DR.. Jones is one Of the leading
suffragists in the United States. As
a worker in the Waterloo suffrage
! club, as vice president of the Iowa
Equal Suffrage association, rs field
secretary OF the National Suffrage
association, DR.. Jones has become
lconversant with the whole question
and can speak with authority on many
phases Of the woman movement.
The P. E. O.. the Kings Daughters
and the state federated clubs are
organizations in which DR.. Jones has
done extensive work. For twelve
years she was trustee OF Lombard
| college, which Institution conferred
upon her the honorary degree OF
D., DR.. Jones being one OF less tnan
half dozen women SO honored. Sne
has given much time and service to
! philanthropfc movements. She was
made dean OF women at Lombard Just
previous to her decision to devote her
entire time to occurring and working
for the suffrage cause.
| AS the mother OF two attractive
daughters, DR.. Jones sees the suf-
frage question from the standpoint OF
| The home and to her the ballot Is the
means by which the women can most
effectively express themselves on all
matters and all laws which govern
| the home and the family life
! Born on farm and educated dur
| ing her childhood in the district
schools, DR.. Jones sees the relation
of suffrage to the rural life. She has
a broad com prehensive view Of wom-
an suffrage, especially as it pertains
to Iowa and Iowa women.
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m ri Iadies, socIety.

The ladies' society OF the United
PRESBYTERIAN church will be enter
tanned in the parlors of the church on
Friday afternoon by Mrs. j. w. Mark
lev, Mrs. J. v. D. Mas. Mrs. H. B.
McElree. Mrs. Rudolph Meinburg and
Miss Gertrude Megchelsen.
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Community Musicale.

community MuotcaI0.
A community musicale which gave
a fitting touch to the nations week OF
! song was held last evening at the Lin
coin school with large number In at
| tendance.
Iattractively in miniature United
heroes.
The following enjoyable program
was rendered:
Violin solo-Traumerei -. .Schumann
Lester f. Laws.
| Piano accompaniment, Miss Louise
Helwig.
Piano duets
Moment Musical in r. Minor -.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Schubert
Caprice valse ...........s... Rathbun
Miss NAMES e. Slack and Miss Dora
Lachmann.
Patriotic songs
America.
Battle Hymn OF Republic.
Star Spangied Banner.
Piano solo-Hovering Butterfly
........... Miss Leanah Strain
Readings to Say .....
.......... Miss Helen Woolloy
Songs Of Sentiment
Loves Old Sweet Song.
Believe Me il ALI Those Endearing
Young Charms.
Juanita.
Piano solos
Light Cavalry ........... Won Suppe
Sextette from Lucia ........ BohrD
! Miss Carrie Raich.
Southern Songs
Old Folks at Home.
Ny Old Kentucky Home.
Old Black Joe.
Piano solo
la La Bien Annie .......... Schuett
Miss Margaret b. Meyers
Hymns
My Faith Looks Up to Thee.
Rock of Ages.
Ii Need Thee Every Hour.
Rocked in the Cradle OF the Deep.
God be With You Till We meet Again.
Monday Music Club.
On Monday evening, February rs,
the Students auxiliary will hold their
meeting at the Y. w. c. A. auditorium.
The program is considered one OF the
best of the year and many people
should be there to enjoy 1t.
The program follows:
Canoe Song 80. 49,. festaiozzi
High School Girls Glee Club
Biographical Sketch of Beethoven
Elizabeth Howell
Piano, The Fragrance of Rose !.
................
Josephine Whitmarsh
Reading. The Old Violinists Christmas
Leta e. Denmire
Piano, Minuet in G ........ beethoven
Elsinore Lowry
Violin, Adagio from Sonata Patheti-
oue Beethoven
Alfred Hicks
Reading. -. BY Rule of Contrary
Leta e. Denmire
Two pianos, Country Dances
| .,................. Beethoven
Esther Weyer, Elizabeth Loefner.
Marion Haubert. Zita Spencer
| House committee-Dorothy Stanbro'
Dorothy Aldfich.
Thimble Club.
The Thimble club will be enter
tanned on Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. AL Bode.
Travel Class Meeting.
The Travel class will meet on
Saturday afternoon with Mrs. T. j..
McGrath.
Afternoon Bridge Club.
The Afternoon Bridge club will be
entertained on Friday afternoon ny
Miss Adalove Howell.
Fortnlahtly Whist Club.
The Fortnfghtly Whist club will be
entertained on Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs w. G. Blood.
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the American Bankers association
Homer A. Miller of Des Moines and
A. G.. Smith of Clinton.
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Eor.,,n MIa.Ion society,

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society OF the Trinity NJ. E church
will hold its annual thank offering
meeting on Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. G. r. Hombs. Mrs. New.
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Itch ana Dunn ana IiIfitatcU
it by my scratching. l lost
sleep, and in a week it de-
veloped into a large, sore
eruption. My face was
much dis6gured.
II tried remedies but ]
had no relief. I then tried
Cuticura Soap and ONT.
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R|NGWORM ON FACE
ITCHED AND Burned.
Began With Rash. lrritated L BY
Scratching. Much 0isfgured.
Developed Into Sore Eruption.
Cuticura Healed Costing $l.00.

"Ringworm began with rash on my
face, and my face was very sore and
inflamed. A few days later il began to
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The Church Societies

Westminster Church Society.
The Sewing society of the First
Westminster Presbyterian church,
will meet Wednesday in the chapel,
for work.
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AND CLUB CALENDAR
Monday.
Shakespeare club entertained
by Mr.. and Mrs. H. Boyden
Blood.
Students Auxiliary Monday
Music club.
Tuesday.
French hospital aid circle with
Mrs. B. B. Hobbs.
Fortnightly Whist club with
Mrs. w. G. Blood.
Wednesday.
Thimble club entertained by
Mrs. Bode.
DR.. Efhe McCullom Jones
speaks on Equal Suffrage" IN
Y. w. C. A. reception room.
Equal suffrage business meet
Ing Y. w. c. A., 4 O'Clock.
Civic league business meeting
2 p. M. In Y. w. G. A. reception
room.
Mothers club Of v. N. A. meets
In Girls club room Of Y. w. 9. "A.
Wednesday Reading club With
Mrs. A. e. Connable.
Thursday.
Annual business meeting OF
Benevolent Union, 10 q. m.
Friday.
Afternoon Bridge club with
Miss Adalove Howell.
Saturday.
Travel class meets with Mrs.
T. J. McGrath.
Fortnightly Dancing club in
Masonic bali room.
D. A. r. Luncheon.
Keokuk chapter Daughters of the
American Revolution held its annua
luncheon today in the Tiffany room
of Hotel Iowa in celebration OF the
anniversary OF George
The room was deco
,ated with large American flags huns
on the walls. The long table a
which covers were laid for forty
.hree was lighted with red, white anf
blue unshaded candles in silver ane
colonial glass candle sticks The
red. white and blue colors appeared
in the place cards, the programs, II
The nut cups and other features o.
the luncheon. The luncheon is al
ways a function of dignity and for
mality and the one Of today was nc
exception to the rule. Following the
luncheon a program of speeches was
given. The following was the menu:
Blue Points
Celery Radishes
Broiled Delaware River Shad
Cucumbers
Baked Virginia Ham
Champaign Sauce
Special Baked Potatoes
Peas in Cream
Washington Salad
Cherry Ice Cream
Petite Fours
Demi Tasse
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Woman's Alliance.

The woman's Alliance OF the First
Unitarian church will be entertained
on Monday afternoon by Mrs. c. A.
Wickham, 400 Belknap place.
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Trinity M. e. Church.

Trinity NJ. e. Church.
The Ladies' society Of the Trinity
M. E church will be entertained at q
social meeting In the church parlors
on Friday afternoon.
Swedish Aid Society.
I. The Aid society OF the Swedish
Evangelical Lutheran church will be
entertained on Thursday Afternoon by
Mrs. Charles w. Bailey, SIT North
Thirteenth street
Congregational Society.
The Woman's Missionary society OF
the First Congregational church will
be entertained on Friday afternoon
by Mrs. 8. B. stahl. 1411 Blondeau
street.
Christian Church Society.
The Ladies' society of the First
Christian church will be entertained
Friday afternoon in the parlors OF the
church by Miss Jennie Steinberger
and Mrs. C. F. Skirvin.
Baptist Ladies' Aid.
The Ladies' society of the First
Baptist church will hold a kensington
in the parlors of the church on FIJI
day afternoon.
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7 st, Johns GUILD.
! st. Johns Guild will meet on Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Emile
Remand.
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unsurI the co,orsl

Sioux Falls Argus-Leader: Every
day will be nag day in the United
states from now on.
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belmont Club Meets.

The Belmont Cosmopolitan CLUB
held its annual family dinner at the
community house on Thursday even
ing The dinner was served at SIX
o'clock with covers for 115. The table
decorations were in red, white and
blue and tiny hatchets were given as
favors. The menu included
Cream of tomato soup.
Roast Beef with brown sauce
Mashed potatoes Pickles Celery
Cranberry jelly Hot rolls
Ice cream Cake
The members of the club came
dressed to represent some historical
character, among them were Martha
Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Bar
bara Fritchie, Betsy Ross, Pocahontas
and others. Mrs. Robert Wygle pre-
sided during the short after dinner pro-
gram. The roll of members was called
and each responded with some fact of
history connected with the character
which she represented There We're
several victrola selections after which
the club members formed line and
marched through the rooms as in a
pageant Among those present aside
from the club members were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Critchell, Miss Josephine
Critchell, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hagmeier,
Miss Pearl Hagmeier, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Dickie, Messrs. Fred Bawden,
John Atterburg, Frank Weirather and
Walter Eckles.
Colonial Party.
On Thursday evening the Royal
Neighbors entertained at colonia!
party. There was large reception
committee, all OF whom were dressed
in colonial costumes. Two hundred
and seyenty-five were in attendance.
A. program was given followed by e
buffet supper. The program in
cluded piano duet by Kenneth and
Corrine Bevering, a recitation by
Junior Sigmund, two vocal solos by
Miss Fay Brumbach, and dance. the
Highland Fling, by Misses Dorothy
Mehler and Vida DeYong. Miss
Florence Alling played the piano &C
compartments.
3. u. Annual Meeting.
The Benevolent Union will hold its
annual business meeting in the recep-
ton room of the Birge B. U. home on
Thursday morning. March i. at 10
o'clock. The meeting is open to all
members and friends and it is hoped
that there will be a large attendance.
Motored TO keokuk.
Fort Madison Gem City, Feb. %:
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Atlee, Mrs. An
ma Montandon, Miss Florence Dodd
and Mrs. w. H. Atlee. motored to Keo-
kuk yesterday noon where they en-
joyed a one o'clock luncheon. The
trip was made in the Atlee car.
Wednesday Reading Club.
The "Wednesday Reading club will
be entertained by Mrs. A. E. Con-
nable. The topic will be New York
types as illustrated in the books by
Edith Wharton. Mrs ]. w. Townsend
will be leader.
Hospital Aid Circle.
Mrs B. B. Hobbs will entertain the
circle for hospital aid in France, on
Tuesday afternoon at her home on
North Third street.
Lady Maccabees.
The Lady Maccabees will hold a
social meeting with refreshments or
Tuesday evening following the bust
ness meeting.
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came, a returned missionary and field
secretary, will make the address.
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Lady Maccabees.

The Lady Maccabees will hold a
social meeting with refreshments or
Tuesday evening following the bust
ness meeting.
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Subscribe for The Gate City.
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Motored TO keokuk.

Fort Madison Gem City, Feb. %:
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Atlee, Mrs. An
ma Montandon, Miss Florence Dodd
and Mrs. W. H. Atlee. motored to Keo-
kuk Yesterday noon where they en-
joyed a one o'clock luncheon. The
trim was made in the Atlee car.
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Colonial Party.
ii u. Annual Meetino.

The Benevolent Union will hold its
annual business meeting in the recep-
ton room of the Birge B. U. home on
Thursday morning. March /, at 10
o'clock. The meeting is open to all
members and friends and it is hoped
that there will be large attendance.
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Afternoon Bridge Club.
The Afternoon Bridge club will be
entertained on Friday afternoon by
Miss Adalove Howell.
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T. Hospital Aid Circle.

Mrs. B. B. Hobbs will entertain the
circle for hospital aid in France, on
Tuesday afternoon at her home on
North Third street.
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Wednesday Reading Club.

The wednesday Reading club will
be entertained by Mrs. A. E. Con-
nable. The topic will be New York
types as illustrated in the books by
Edith Wharton. Mrs. ]. w. Townsend
will be leader.
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Travel Class Meeting.
The Travel class will meet on
Saturday afternoon with Mrs. T. J..
McGrath.
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Fortnlohtly Whist Club.
The Fortnightly Whist club will be
on Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. w. G. Blood.
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ing and other games were enjoyed TIL
a late hour. On leaving for their
homes they wished Mr.. and Mrs. Rick
er many happy returns OF the day, and
expressed their pleasure in the enjoy
ment of the affair just passed.
Henry Kicker has closed his home In
Canaan and gone on the road for "A
company in Auburn. Mrs. Kicker will
make her home with a niece in Au-
gusta.
NJ. l.. Chase is loading pressed hay at
the station at Readfield. Clinton, Fair
field and Hinckley.
Marshal Gifford's children who have
been very i'll with severe colds are
much better.
Willis Cane is better at present
writing. Mrs Cane has returned 20
her school on the East side after a
short vacation.
A farmers telephone has lately been
put in the r. II. station at this place.
Ring ITO.
The r. f. Club met with Mrs. Stella
Chase Wednesday afternoon. II was
decided TO have gentlcman's night the
ed and the play and supper at the u.
T. hall.
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Governor and Council whereas under
the present system it would be neces-
sary to call a special session of the
Legislature at great expense.
There is a wide demand in Maine
for this very act" said DR.. Berry. THE
key to the nullifyiig situation is the
sheriff
How do you have the sheriffs. APP
pointed or elected" asked Chairman
Davies of the committee of DR.. Berry.
Il think that it would be better if
the Governor appointed the sheriff as
The responsibility for the. enforcement
c1 the law is placed on him.
Mr.. Pattangall, replying to Dr. Ber-
ny, said that DR.. Berry's idea simply
transfers the power of Impeachment
from the Legislature to the Governor
and Council. IF that's sound judg-
ment,' said Mr.. Pattangall, why not
amend the constitution to give the
Governor and Council the right to i'm
peach sheriffs."
Il nave seen some jurieS that | would
rather be tried before than some gov
ernorS and councils" said Mr.. Pattan-
gan III closing. Il don't know why it
wouldn't be all right to place the pow
er OF the removal of sheriffs III the
hands of the courts"
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PLEASING CONCERT
Given Friday Evening by Pupils Of
Smith Grammar School

A crowd of about 500 people attended
the delightful little entertainment given
by the pupils of the Smith Grammar
hall was recorated witt, potted flowers
and plants and the program proved to be
very attractive one.
Principal Packard presided as host OF
the evening and the teachers of the va
rious grades assisted in the work of Civ
ing the gue.ts a fine time. The follow
ing program was presented:
Song. Tell Us Story of Washing
ton: THE Flag Play" dialogue, "The
Great Mems Secret" Melvin Mower ana
Frances Pishon: Song Lullaby" Hazel
Hunt: tag exercise; solo. I'm Grandma $
Day" Charlotte Carleton; flag exercise
The Days Of Long Ago" Juanita Red
mond; wand drill; song; banner story;
duet; The Holidays Carnival, by pupils
of 5th and 6th grades; violin solo, pupil
in sth grade.
Following the close OF the program re-
freshments were served to the guests and
the big school building was thrown open
to the visitors. many of whom had not
been through it since it was remodeled
Some of the pupils who took prominent
parts in the entertainment were Florence
Wilson. Kenneth Willett, Hazel Hunt,
Ruby and Ruth Bloeth, Mary Soule, Ash
ley Patten, Beverly Hewins. Marion Gold.
berg and Charlotte Carleton. The funds
obtained at this entertainment will ha
devoted to the purchase Of stereopticon.
&c 81. fnr H.
the school,
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BOWDOINHAM

NORTH-The River Road Club met
Saturday evening with John Dockendorf.
The roads were hard from drifts of snow,
the thermometer below zero. but the
moon was bright and the members cour-
ageous. Mr.. Lovejoy with his span and
big sled with numerous robes, took a
good sized party safely to the meeting.
Questions were discussed in the usual
manner, followed by an entertainment or
piano. violin and vocal music, readings
and games. Next meeting is planned for
Monday evening, Feb. 10. at the home of
H. E. Powers when Mr.. Shaw is expected
to be present.
Lizzie Williams has been at the home
of w. w. Thomas the greater part of the
week. Minerva Dunlap was with them
Tuesday and Wednesday.
G. Harvard Thomas of Cambridge.
Mass, was called home Monday night
by the death of his mother. He returned
Friday to his position as druggist.
Mrs. Alexander Neiley of Somervile,
Mass, who was called home Tuesday by
the death Of her stepmother. Mrs. w. w.
Thomas, remained with her father until
Saturday.
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Capt. Henry r. Blanchard Of jefferson

Word was received Friday of the
death of former well-known Augusta
citizen. Capt. Henry r. Blanchard,
which occurred at about midnight on
Wednesday at his home in Jefferson,
where he had lived for a number of
years The widow and one son, Harry
Blanchard of Boston survive. Funeral
services will be held at : o'clock this
Saturday afternoon at the home in
Jefferson under Masonic auspices.
With the exec ption of the compare
lively few years that Capt. Blanchard
had made his he me III jefferson, where
he lived in a house near the shore of
Dyer pond, he lived in Augusta and
was well-known and highly respected
citizen. He made the law his profess
sion and WIS for some time a member
of the law firm of Weeks & blanchard.
He also practiced law in Boston. Capt
Blanchard was identified with the
city's interests and served for several
years as city clerk. He was also a can
didate for mayor on the Republican
ticket in 1898, but was defeated by
the late Moses r. Leighton. Capt
Blanchard won his rank of captain as
commander of the Capitol Guards in
the Maine Militia about 40 years ago.
He was prominent in Masonic circles
and took great interest in the order
He was member of Bethlehem Lodge,
F. and A. NJ, Cushnoc Chapter, r. A.
NJ, ard of Trinity Commandery, No =,
*. T.. being also the senior past COM
mander of that organization.