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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-25
Pope Sends Message
to American People
Try Associated rros..l


ROME. December .i.-popc Ben
cdict has given to tho Associated
Frcss thi, Christmas ncSSngc for
the American people;
''The Holy Father sends to the
people of America his cordial greet
inSs, and prn!s That they may take
10 heart. In this time OF strife mud
suffering the true lesson OF Christ
mRStidc-thc Iesson of Gods nm
censinE love for mnni<ind; the les
son of unfaItering courage and .nc-
rifcc of self.
"Morc especially. he calls uron the
little children, to whom this day
belongs. to pray with all their
hearts to the Babe of bethlehem
that lie may protect their loved ones
md give bnrk to the world that
peace which lie came to bring upon
GARTH"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-25
TOBACCO FACTORY BURNS
II. r. Richardson & Co. Plant in Dan
Vile Destroyed. with Loss OF
About $4,000.
Sncc,al,o Tho .rinc.-I,;s

Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.l
DANV1LLI;. VA. December 24.-Thc
Old North State Tobacco Factory
opened by II. T. Richardson & Co, Inc,
ut Rcidsvillc, was totally destroyed by
fire between ) and 4 o'clocl, this after
noon. The loss is estimated at between
$4,000 and 100000. fully covered by
insurance. The building and machinery
is sheer loss. but practically all OF
tho manufactured stock and the small
supply of raw leaf in a storage ware
house nearby was saved. The fire
originated in the top of the building.
The old town clock was housed in the
factory tower. II had been there for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-25

$4,000 worth OF war savings stamps
among those in tho company's hire.
Every girl who will have been with
the company year next Christmas
was promised Il $50 Liberty bond. Tho
gifts wcrc presented on Il salary basis.
Tho dinner was served in accordance
with Herbert Hoover style. 1t was
mcatlcss and whcatlcss, but turkeys
and oysters took the place OF beef. &c
sides the money presents to all. tho
women received boxes OF Christmas
candy and the men boxes OF cigars.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-25
ONE BOY MURDERS ANOTHER
Sidney King Shoots Grant Harmon,
Aged Eleven. Upon Refusal to


TAZEWELL, VA, December 2i.-Be-
cause he refused to go rabbit hunting
with him this morning Sidney King
eighteen years old, shot and almost
instantly killed Grant Harmon, Jr
aged eleven. at the lattcr's home, near
here. 4 load OF large shot was fired
point blank ~ the boy, tearing away a
part of his head. a coronor's inquest
was held this afternoon and tho King
hey brought hero to Jail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-25

electric conservation. opposed any
change i'm Sunday services. but held the
mid-wcck prayer service open. Tho
minister's take tho ground that social
clubs and thcaters should first DO made
TO conserve before breaking up or in
terfcrinE with congregational organ
izations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-25
RICHMOND TIMEs-DIsPATCH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 1917

many years. and II valiantly chimcd
= O'Clock, the entire supcrstructurc and
bells falling just as the clock had fin
tshcd striking. Tho brand of tobacco
made at this factory was on the market
before the war and was most populcr
The business was exceedingly profit
able.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-25
Blue Ridge Dyspepsia
Water

Is not new aspirant for public favor.
It's beneficial effects have been known
fury. Call at col East Franklin. or
phone Madison 3Si2. PHIL L. BROWN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-25

large element OF the Russian popula-
ton. especially in Southern and Cen
trail Russia, with the terms Of the ar
miSticc, has led to the formation of
an active opposition. which. it is be-
licvcd. will cndcavor TO resist all at
tcmDts TO enforce the proposals agreed
to by the Lenine government"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-25
LfNCHRURG MINISTER WILL
MAKE NO CHANGE ~ SERVICE:

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch1
LfNCiiBURG. VA, Dcccmbcr24.---T
Protestant ministers of Lynchburg
mus AFTERNOON. at & mcctinE called 10
consider union services for coal and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
Z PHOTOPLAY HOUSES.
8-zzdE1zz 81
Mr.. Vernon castle TonIsht.

Mrs. Vernon Castle Tonight.
Chapter No. 3 of "Patria" is on at
the Grand tonight, Nos. and haV-
ing been shown together two weeks
ago. On the Same program Is an eX-
cellent drama, "The Ordeal, featuI
ing Miss Anna Laughlin.
: Tomorrow the Grand will present
popular Blanche Sweet, with Tom
Forman and other Lasky stars N -hes
newest Paramount picture. THE EVIL
Eye" Produced in the always de'
pendable IAsky excellence. The
Evil Dyel carries story Of q yonng
American, girl physician who goes
into Mexico and has some Wonderroi
adventures and stirring romance.
"wednesday the greatest, most IN
teresting OF all film detective stories,
sherlock Holiness" will be presente1.
William Gillette himself is the star
and for those who love Conan Doyle,s
fascinating crime doctor, and there
are thousands of his admirers, Snef'
lock Holmes. WIN be q real treat
Chapter OF "Patria" Is called
Winged Millions" The picture
rushes at breathless speed from ono
situation to another bigger. PatTia
is a true blue American, the story up
to the minute. Mrs. Castle Is as al
Turing as ever and wears some more
charming clothes. Chapter three IS
the best yet and carries a climax
that will bring the audience out OF
their chairs with excitement.-Adver
ti1sment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

called up The Gate City and an
nounced that he had discovered the
first blue jay. AS this bird can be
seen here the year round, the discov-
erer had to go without proper credit
-C1emenson sells and delivers
cobs. Phone Red 1855.
There has been considerable talk
here Of opening up the new baseball
park on Main street road for athletic
purposes this year. II the old park
cannot be fixed up after the city has
pushed Fourteenth street through to
Grand avenue, the chances are that
something will be done toward fitting
up the new grounds.
The funeral Of the late Mrs
Mayme Davis was held from Bethel
A. NJ e. church this afternoon ct 3
o'clock.
-Signor Joseph BonazEi. the New
York cello virtuso, played Gounod's
Ave Marie for the offertory and assist
ed through the mass at st. Mary's
Roman Catholic church yesterday.
His playing was a treat to the con-
gregation and was much enjoyed.
Frank Ewers, Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Ewers, who went to st.
Joseph, Mo-, in December to accept
a position with Swift & Co.. has been
assigned a new territory, one which
means to him a promotion in point
Of responsibility as well as in
financial way. Swift & Co. is one
ct the profit sharing companies and
the territory which has recently
been given Mr.. Ewe-s, gave last year
the largest amount in profit sharing
returns. That this territory should
have been given to so young a man
speaks well for the Keokuk boy.
The police are working on clues
in the hold-up Of Charles Hgham
Friday night, but have made no fur
Their announcements concerning the
case.
"A Joint meeting OF the High Ten
sion club and the National Associa-
ton Of Stationary Engineers will be
held Tuesday evening, March s, at
the Y. M. c. A. auditorium. There
will be lectures on internal Combus-
ton Engines" and Crude OIL and
it's By-Products."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
FOR sALE-Used square pianos or

with the opening Of the stock market
The hour was set at one o'clock.
The full report of the address was
not included until well toward two
o'clock In those four hours trading
was almost at a standstill. Prices
held we'll at the advances Of 1 to
2 points, gains brought about by the
nervousness Of the short interests,
which continued to put In covering
orders throughout the session
AS matter OF fact Wall street
had pretty well discounted this latest
move Of the white house. What A.
nancial securities circles were even
more interested in was TIE attitude
OF congress.
By slow degrees throughout the
midday period. the Industrial list
moved upward with especial strength
in the shipping shares and the steel
and copper ISSUES.
United States Steel pushed its
way through Ios and the munitions
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
CITY NEWS.

California crab. salmon, halibut,
fresh Goldfish, shell oysters. just re-
,ceived. Tho Boston.
Fred 2. Gosewisch, local observer
at the United States weather bureau,
returned to work this morning after
several days enforced vacation, re-
covering from the effects Of fall last
week,
Another cold >wave Is predicted
for this vicinity tonight and tomor.
row. The cold wave flag has been dis
played every day for week.
Each year there is intense rivalry
as to who will announce the first
robin or any Of the other birds which
are held to be harbingers Of spring.
The other day Keokuk resident
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

where Mr.. Elliott is busy arranging
for the productions.
The New York Comment.

The New York Comment.
The following concerning the nev
play is taken from a New Yorl
paper:
J. Fred Zimmerman, Jr., will pr
sent William Courtenay and Thoma
A. Wise at the Fulton on Monda.
night in pals First" new comedy
by Lee Wilson Dodd, based upon the
novel of the same name by Francis
Perry Elliott. Mr.. Courtenay was
last seen in New York in Under
Fire" and Mr.. Wise in THE Merry
Wives of Windsor"
The scenes are laid in and about
a country house near Nashville. at
the present time. The story con-
Germs chiefly the pals" Denny. the
younger, played BY Mr.. Courtenay.
and 1.-THE Dominic" the elder. played
by Mr.. Wise. To the arfst0cratfc old
southern home, with It's memories To1
the civil war. come these companions
OF the road. They have travelled far,
and are not strangers to hardships
and the darker side of life. Through
many vicissitudes they have stuck to-
gether.
In the course Of the play q story
OF mystery and romance 10 unfolded.
peopled. with such characters as
charming southern girl old darky
servants, a physician who has pro.
NOTED his own interests without
much scruple, southern grand danes
and squires, knight of the road,
detective and others.
The company includes Ann Mac
Donald. Marion Kerby, Auriel Lee,
Charles A. Stevenson, Francis q.
Conlon. LISTER Chambers. Harry
Llewellyn. James J. Ryan and Law
renee Eddinger.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
L First by Francis Perry Elliott
VIII open Tonight In
New York
Theatre.
NoUT SUCCESSFUL
- Around New York Taken BY
- New Play BY storm-Mr.
Elliott l. In the
East

leokuk people will be interested
moving that pals First" drama
ed from Francis Perry Elliott's
(nderful book by the same name
open tonight in New York City.
has had two weeks; try-out in
cities around New York and is
ping big" At Poughkeepsie the
ncipals were called out for talks,
the crowds, wherever the play
been presented seem to feel the
Gu and mystery Of the story.
The book is from the pen Of
fHeis Perry Elliott OF this city. 1t
: written here two years ago, and
great sale as a book. 1t is
ply one of the most delightful
mes one has had opportunity Of
lding. and with its heart interest.
element of, mystery and it's won
Ffuly refreshing descriptions and
nerally fine mechanics, it has
OWN into favor.
hr. Elliott and Miss Frances Saw
!, his niece, are in New York now,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

gross selhshness. and every moth
er and father whose concern for
their first born often creates q heart.
brea.dng neglect for their younger
children should see this great William
Fox photoplay.
"A Modern Cinderella" is not a
sermon. It's a William Fox motion
picture and contains all the love.
intrigue and breath-taking action and
phrase implies.
But after the family leaves the
theatre, and in the quiet of the home
talks over the movie" the fitness
Of this rollicking play of childhood to
their own household will loom up.
At the Fippodrome tonight.--Ad-
verttsement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

den under the
thrills OF "A
Modern Cinderel.
la" is q lesson
for every family.
Every younge:
sister " d o . .
hopes and long
1nGs are often
crushed to give
"big sister, .
chance; evo1y
older sister
whose eAgernesS
for advancement
often becomes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
Daily Stock Letter.

limited Press Leased Wire Service-1
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The New
York Evening Sun financial review
today said:
The announcement from Washing
ton that the president would address
a Joint session of congress to ask
authority to protect lives and prop
erty of Americans against German
submarine menace came ooinoddent
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

and equipment stocks also made sfnni.
lar gains.
The railway list was quiet and ir-
regularly changed.
: Following the presidents address,
there was considerable backing and
filling. Both animation and inftia-
tive were lacking. In the last hour
an orderly downward movement was
in progress, with recessions ranging
to point or so.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
NE:E(@sz=s2d||}
Cal Black SIS
FOR Society Editor.
d. a. R. Delegates chosen.

D. A. r. Delegates Cho0en.
At the called meeting Of the Keo-
kuk chapter D. A. r. held on Satlir-
day, Mrs. d! A. Collier was elected 70
represent the regent at the national
congress to be held in Washington.
D. c.. in May. Mrs. Henry w. Huis-
,kamp IL the delegate and Mrs. John
w. Hobbs. the alternate. All three
ladies plan to attend. Tho delegates
and alternates chosen to the state
conference are Mrs. J. r. Elder. Mrs.
Anne b. Davis. Mrs. Harry Yer Steeg
and Mrs. @. Lloyd Norman.
viii be Red Cross Chapter.
BY a vote, the French Hospital Aid
circle decided that in the event Of
war in this country. Il would become
q Red Cross chapter, and letter to
that effect has been sent to Mrs. w.
p. Hepburn at Washington, who has
been interested In organizing that
work here, 40 noted In this column
on Saturday.
Glass Enjoys supper.
DR.. r. L. Reid's class Of the First
Westminster Presbyterian Sunday
school enjoyed six o'clock supper
on Saturday evening In the dining
room of the chapel. Covers were laid
for nifty and delicious supper was
served. A program Of speeches fol
lowed, made by Dr.. b B. Newcomb,
w. J.. Fulton, J. o. Boyd and Mrs.
John p Hornish. The annual busi-
ness meeting followed at which the
following officers and committee
chairmen were named:
President-William Brugman.
Secretary treasurer-Mrs. G. S. Car
yer.
Membership committee = Alvin
Kraft
Social committee-Miss Gertrude
Ellsworth.
Sick committee-Mrs. o. G. Mandt.
Treasurer Of flower committee-G.
IS. Carver.
The committee which planned the
evenings entertainment was Miss FL
lsworth, Miss Anna Sheppard, Mrs. A.
II. Cushman. Mrs. c. s. Cooley. Mrs.
William A. Loeffler, Mrs. r. L. Reid.
Mrs. G. NJ. vogler and Mrs. g. 8.
Carver.
B. U. Meeting Thursday.
The annual business meeting OF
the Benevolent union VIII be held on
Thursday morning at ten O'Clock 1t
the home Of the president, Mrs. D. A.
Collier. Members are asked to note
that there has been change IN the
place Of meeting.
Remington Club.
The Kensington club is the newest
club to be formed here. 1t is made
m of twelve women who are expert
needle women. Mrs. w. j. Hubert
was the first to entertain the club at
her home on Blondeau street.
Second Church Society.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Gee
ond Presbyterian church viii be en-
tertained on Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. William Hull and Mrs. Harry
Shultz at the home OF Mrs. Hull on
Iowa street
Celebrate Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Davies OF IL
North Tenth street. celebrated their
twenty-ffth wedding anniversary yes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

Quincy Journal. Feb. 24.-Mrs. G.
N. Olinger has returned to her home
In Keokuk. after a weeks visit with
her father, H. H. Reckmeyer. 1888
South Fifth street. =
Mrs. C. C. Orr Of sidney, Mont, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. e. M. Nor
gan. 1717 Des Moines street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
FUNERAL NOTICE.

wURM-The funeral Of Charles
wurm will be held from the home
POPS Exchange street Tuesday after
noon at $3.50 O'clock.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

Woman's Missionary Society.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the Second Presbyterian church will
be held on Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Houss on G street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
NOTICE.

Those parties who took small tri-
cycle from North Seventh. kindly re-
turn to No. 1913 North Seventh with
out thorough notice.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
NOTICE.

Public sale, 2Hs miles west or
Johnson street road, Wednesday, Feb
,oSth. at 10 o'clock. Elmer Warner.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

terday at their home. Covers were
laid for fourteen guests at dinner.
The event proved most enjoyable for
those present.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Davies OF 10
North Tenth street. celebrated their
twenty-ffth wedding anniversary yes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
SECOND Church Society.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Gee
ond Presbyterian church viii be en-
tertained on Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. William Hull and Mrs. Harry
Shultz at the home OF Mrs. Hull on
Iowa street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
COLUMN

organs taken In trade. at $500 each
because we need the space. Duncan
Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

for The Gate CssA
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

FOR sALE-One used Standard plano
SLAB. slightly used; Hinze $175;
whitney $195. Easy terms. Duncan
'Schell Furn. Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

TOR SALE Strictly modern six room
house, 1913 Exchange. Phone Red
1172.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
WANTED.

WANTED Storage; we have q lin
tied amount Of steam heated spac
for furniture or piano storage. DUE
csn-Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

kensIngton Club.
The Kensington club is the newest
club to be formed here. 1t Is made
up Of twelve women who are expert
needle women. Mrs. w. ]. Hubert
was the first to entertain the club at
her homo on Blondeau street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
3, U. MEETING Thursday.

The annual business meeting OF
the Benevolent union will be held on
Thursday morning at ten O'Clock ut
the home Of the president, Mrs. D. A.
Collier. Members are asked to note
that there has been change In the
place Of meeting.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

FOR SAB-Jack, black with white
points, g years. Ii hands. heavy
bone and body. Otto Bricker. Luray,
Mo-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

FOR SAIE-Jersey cow. viii be
fresh March 1. Inquire A. Peterson,
2O2S Palean street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

WANTED-Lathe mon. bench men
and assembly men. American Co
ment Machine Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

FOR SALE OR ExcHANGE+My
Ozark stock, fruit and poultry farm
of 200 acres, improved and clear.
Want Keol1uk or Hamilton property.
w. H. White, owner. AT Palean
street, Keokuk, Iowa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

FOR SALE-For short time only.
house with three lots and barn. fine
place for poultry, also one five room
cottage Enquire 1901 Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

FOR SALE-Small chicken and FRUIT
farm, Il mile from city limits. Small
cash payment. Balance on time. Adj
dress Chicken Farm, care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-26
Al the Hippodrome.

Carefully hid
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-02-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
|. <. Land Office at Camden. Ark.
 January s, 1917.

k#- Ns thIhl 'iilCt dl NahtbSii' -''N
 January $, 1917 Notice IS hereby given that BenJa man F. Green. of Gale Arkansas. who, sa January l2. l9l4, made Homestead Entry. Serial No. H335 for the St quarter. NE quarter, Section 3f, Town sh,p , S. Range 2l W 7tH hrlnepa NeridIsn has filed nottta If hfz inten gIoo fa make Final Three Year Proof. Eo establish claim t1 the land above de, scrtbed. before the Probate Clerk of Nevada County. at Prescott. Afkan sas,. aa Nae l-tb day o. February IfiI t2ia4maHt names as witnesses
 NoHea Hicks. of Gale, Arkansas. Dock #eErrdaHt Gale, ansa-. r I Hay. 5t Cate. Arkansas.
 Y r. arter Gale Araaazaa
 k. p. NEWTON,
 Register.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-02-15

canvas With watering pot. sprinkle tho gram thoroughly with the mixture of formalin and water When the grain is pretty wet all over. shovel fl back and forth two or three tmes to get some of the mixture on every grain Add more of the mixture and shovei over untn the grain is quite wet but Then shovel into pile and cover with empty sacks Let stand for six to 1s hours Spread out the grain and dry quickly and thoroughly. otherwise the grain may germinato which will in lure f Drying may he hastened hy adding air slacked lime r will take about one gallon of mixture for each sushel of grain f the grain is soved before thorougbly dried allow sboat on, peck to the bus.el extra for the sveIled condition 1.-the grain. Do not uss more or less formalin than h rec omnended Do not put treated graia into old. smutty sacks, bins CT any place or receptacle not having been treated with formalin.
 A Fornalu treatment k fsr:= =flA Blunt or stnkine smut Of wheat. t9l All oak Snsuts. l&l Kernel smut ot sorghum IA Covered smut of bar ley l51 Shuts of mnlet
 B H9t Waser treatment k for. fi5 TNose sa of wheat f2l Head smut uf hagaR
 C Seed treatment s u~-seas for.
 D Com smut. @ Head h~st ot sorghum,