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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
UNCLE BILLY SUTTON s~.a
ON A SPECIAL TRIP

'tnele Billy" sutton. the dean Of
the stephen putney Shoe Co, sales
force, and in charge OF the city sales
room, is making special trip tor
his company 10 the larger Southern
cities
He will be gone for Il month or
six weeks, ma king points In -Elart1a.
Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana
This is the first long road trip that
Uncle Billy" has made for about
two years, and things VIII be mighty
lonesome around Fourteenth and
Franklin streets during his absence.
He has long been one OF the most
popular figures around the wholesale
district and his hosts of friends will
miss him.
Uncle Billy has been 'piring for
the road for a long time and finally
persuaded Bob" Williams 10 send
him on this special trip. He says
he'll show the boys tina. ne has not
lost any of his "o}d-time prowess" as
a salesman, and that he'll have more
dealers selling Rattie-Axe shoes in the
cities he visits than ever before.
Tom watkins. az the purchasing de-
partment OF the stephen Putpcy shoe
Co. will have charge Of the city sales
room during the absence OF Mr. SUIT
ton,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

r}ents "f Mild surmtscs have been
|lua II rs ga snat may possibly hap
pen aftrr the war Is over Perhaps
the widest uttered In public 10y any
ma0 Of standing has come from vii
Ito az T. q; Harding. governor Of the
10 fet-al reserve hoard He made =
s~t'ceh recently before the Piltshurs
80 r,ber 81 commerce in which he
said
"Suupose the nations nov at war
shoulN decide To- forn an offcnS ve
az defensive industrial aud CONNER
iaI alliance. and should decide 10
kc@p their markets to themselves,
suppose they should supply the eigan-
tie power OF centralized government
70 control the trade Of the world.
what would be our position them"
The absurditv of this kind Of talk
is SO obvious that is wonder that
ANY man Of position should he willing
10 sponsor It Nations do not trade
with one another. Persons in one
nation trade with those of others.
THE reason they do so is because it
iq to their advantage so to do. In
cidentally the people Of a particular
country are thus enabled TO obtain
what they need lust so long as this
country produces things which people
in other countries must have, so long
will II ne able TO sell them. What,
for example would become of Great
Britain's foreign trade In cotton
goods II its manufacturers were I'M
bile to obtain American cotton. and
how far could many of the European
nations go without the use of Ameri-
ran copper. foodstuffs, oils. tools and
machinery, and the number1ess other
things which they have been getting
frem this country. And, even II they
could get along without some OF these,
Al what prohbitive cost would il be.
and could they then compete with
This country in exports to other ma
Hons II would seem as though Mr..
Harding must have had something In
view however, when he made his re-
marks The only illumination on the
point is affor'icx by his subsequent
assertion that 'r am not tariff eN-
.,ort bat | feel that conditions may
renaer necessary revision of our
ta-in schedules" In the ancient
world II was said that all roads led TO
Rome. In the modern Pennsylvania
one all discussion ends in an appeal
for higher tariff duties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
LOCAL MAN SALES
MANAGER N. Y. FIRM

Chas. RI. Ellyson. ckholder and
director of the Smith Courtney CO..
has just been promoted to the posi-
ton of general sales manager of tho
New York Leather Betting Co, with
headquarters in New York
Charlie" as he is familiarly known
by all the boys on the road. has been
Southern and Western representative
of the New York Leather Betting Co.
and the Victor Balata and Textils
Betting Co. for the past eight years.
and is a well-known and welcome
visitor at all the large supply and
machinery houses in his territory
He is a Richmond man. OF tho
prominent E,llyson family. and his
hosts Of friends here will be highly
gratihed to know of his we'll mrrited
promotion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
ICE CORPORATION
JUST ORGANIZED
Newly Organized Company to Controi
output of Three Ice
Factories.

The Richmond Ice Delivery corpo-
ration located a Harrison and Mar
shall streets, a newly organized COM
pany. with r. Sitterding as president,
has purchased the output of the ice
plants operated by the Crystal Ice
the Merchants Cold Storage
and Ice Manufa curing company, and
the Buchanan Springs CO. Inc.
1t is stated that the object OF the
organiZa ton is to provide an eco
nomical and efficient system FOR the
delivery of retail ice in the city OF
Richmond and the company hopes TO
prove of great service to the commu-
nifty in this respect
In presenting themselves 70 me
public this firm promises to provide
for It's patrons prompt delivery. full
weight and ice of the highest quality,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
TO PROVIDE WATER SUPPLY.
Amherst Town Council Has Matter
Under Consideration

Amherst. Va. March 3.--While the
enbers from Thursdays fire are still
smoking, considerable agitation Is be-
ing aroused among the citizens Of
the town over some plan to provide
water supply, A meeting OF the town
council will be held tonight to dis
cuss the matter and try to come to
soIre conclusion as to the best method
for providing water to be used in
case OF fire. AS II is now. the town
is almost entirely at the mercy of the
iiarhes WREN fire breaks out being de-.
pendent on the wells around the vii
lage.
The Lynchburg fire department was
greatly handicapped yesterday for lack
of water and the engine was finally
carried TO Smiley's Ice pond. in the
northern part OF the village. and with
the aid OF hose the water was pumped
up and thrown on the tirA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
GEO. Med. BLAKE & co.
NOW ON CANAL STREET

Geo. Med Blake & Co, well-known
former grocers. have leased the ware
house and offices at 1915 East Canal
street, where they have ample tacln-
ties for the distribution of the popu-
lar beverage. White Ribbon. a
product that Is said TO contain most
excellent qualities as a health builder
ana 4 pleasing drink. White Rib
ban s guaranteed by the man fac
.urers to be entirely within the bounds
~ the laws OF Virginia and has met
with much popularity wherever Fl has
been introduced.
,. Geo. McD Blake & CO. enjoys a
Sigh reputation in this city and their
many friends will be plea sed to >now
hat the firm will not remove from
Richmond as was reported
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

tersburg, Va, chartered with $50. 900
capital to establish bottling plant.
Spring city Hosiery Mills. Spring
City, Tenn. Incorporated with $50
600 capital for knitting hosiery.
East View Dairy corporation. Pc
tersburg, Va, Incorporated with $50
900 capital to manufacture dairy
products.
The Copper corporation. Shawville.
Va, chartered with $4,000 capital for
mining copper ore. ...,...
Star Lumber Co, Summit, No. in
corporated with $4,000 capital for
manufacturing lumber.
Miller-Cooper Ink Co, Kansas City.
Mo-. will install $50. 200 equipment OF
machinery for manufacturing print
ing and lithographing inks.
Holland American Fruit Co. Fort
Smith. Ark. incorporated with 3kO.-
600 capital to can fruit produceA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
ANTT-ENLISTMENT ADVICE.
Cards Bearing "Why Enlisto" Found
on Kansas University Campus.

campus of the University of Kansas,
all bearing the words, why enlist
You have nothing to gain and your
life TO lose" today was the subject
OF an investigation by United States
armv recruiting officers Last Friday
few of the cards were distributed.
but yesterday hundreds of the little
green pasteboards with their anthem
listment advice were scattered about.
Frank Strong. chancellor OF the
university, stated. when the matter
was called to his attention, that ne
had not seen any OF the cards, but
that distribution of them would not
be allowed to continue,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
REVENUE COLL ECTIONS
FOR FEBRUARY. LARGE

Collections in the internal revenue
department for the month just closed
were very good. according to the
figures given out yesterday afternoon
at the office, During February the
sum of s5SS,944,79 was collected.
which is practically the same ~ that
collected during the corresponding
month In 1sle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
s1,oc FEATURES of Eurcign Trade

In the early part Of the week. the
|detaiied figureS. of imports and 4ex-
|rorts for the calendar year 1916
were made public. With the main out
lines people had been made familiar
Nv synopses issued from time to time.
Some OF the details. however. have an
interest OF their own. Thus. for in
stance. the general impression is that
trade with the central powers was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

We learn that Beef Voolfolk is
now keeping house. Good luck,
Beef"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
Fitting In And
Out of Richmond

Red" HARRISON, of HARRISON &c
Co, who has been out for the past
two weeks. reports a good business
from Western North Carolina Red
says its no trouble to sell 'Samoset
candy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Walter Bailey and Felix MARKS say.
Just wait until we get into our new
location. and wen show Won some
store
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Sam Goolloe is planning to be the
guest Of Col. James Remington" An
derson, CT NJ. c." AT the inau9dra
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Albert Triplett, Of Washingto- n.
G.. spent few days in the city last
week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Our good friend, ]. c. Patterson.
representing &. T. Crump * CO., we
hear. has "a notion'--but it has moth
ing to do with tho war-although
Johnnie Goode says there is often war
after the wedding; at any rate, mar
riage gives one a good experience in
a defensive campaign"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

q. {. SkiilnIan paid a short visit TO
the CITY during the past week. @ c,
has a large order from the govern
ment for hard tack" He saws he
expects a large crop" provided Ben
Nelson and Leslie Reed will help him
during harvest time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Henry Schaub a travelling salesman
~ Huntington. " Va. continues i'll
at the Johnston Willis hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Co, who has been out for the past
two weeks. reports good business
from Western North Carolina. Red
says its no trouble to sell 'Sanoset'
candy.
Our good friend, ]. c. Patterson.
representing &. T. Crump x Co., we
hear. has "a notion"-but it has moth
ing to do with the war although
Johnnie Goode says there is often war
after the wedding; at any rate mar
riase gives one a good experience in
defensive campaign"
Lewis Strauss has habit of enter
tanning the patrons OF Subjects cafe
with his fish stories" He told one
Saturday about being at Wrghtsville
Beach last week and seeing & "subma-
rine,' which proved to be only a large
saWtish. Some vision he has
Hawk Hawkins. the Well-known
champion of the, Lilly Whites and
expert salesman of Royal Robe and
other cigars. breezed in Friday night
from North Carolina 10 have his nails
manicured Hawk" is real sport
these days
r. u. Wright and NJ. + Mcmahon.
of the Robertson-P Parker company,
spent a few DAYS last week in Nor
folk, where they secured sorne nice
business.
Many Of the boys are planning 10
accept the Invitation of Colonel James
Remington" Anderson, "T. NJ c." 20
he his guest at the Inauguration. We
learn from Colonel Anderson's sccre-
tarv that reservations have been made
at the Raleigh. where numeruus par
ties. receptions and sessions will he
held by the colonel He says even if
II does stop raining there will be no
rea son for his guests 10 feel dry.
Bob simpson has Just returned from
williamsburg where it is said he went
TO secure large space in an institu
tion in that city for the numerous
nuts" frequently found on the road.
BE careful boys because the ward
covers a large scope.
It's about three weeks off tu, John
Coode says It's not too early 10 remind
the boys of the big dou's" al the
L c. T meeting March - At Muir
phys hotel.
Jack Davis, Of RobereSon-P Parker
corurary. was dawn on South Pine
street one day last week and called on
his old friend willie"
Ceoree Nelson IF the Z :, eaun-
aers. Cave ~a cave a. cIahora+e
luncheon =. Snh,et,'s last saturday,
NJ yatricl, ,,atrg the gUas. ~ honor
C.eorge believes in aoine things right.
--
LrIIH HC!'au o. j.. Inns -,
ot ~ uh,'neIon, d. oli,.','''s IA
Albert Triplett of Washingio+. u
G.. spent a Few days IN the city last
week
Walter Bailey and Felix MARKS say
Just wait until we get into our new
store. =
We learn that Beef Woo1foII, i
,av 1,aarir bouse Good ,,cl,
sam rooIlu' - "r,I'.lie " oe me
$3.50 '0''' -
''o'''
the CITY during the past week. G. {.
has large order from the govern
ment for hard tack. he saws he
expects large crop. provided Ben
Nelson and Leslie Reed will help him
during harvest time.
l. z. NJ. Stratus, John w. Staff, Jr..
and Thornton Q. Wilson have asked
permission 10 address the next meet
ing OF the l. G. t. council
ficers and the executive commute ~
Richmond council Z c r at M
phys hotel in the council rooms. fri
day March Q \ fun attendance js
requested. as some important matters
are 10 be taken up.
F T. Johns. the heavy man, of II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Lewis Strauss has a habit of enter
tanning" the patrons OF Subjects cafe
with his fish stories" He told one
Saturday about being at Wrightsvlle
Beach last week and seeing q "subma :
rine," which proved to be only a large
saWtish Some vision he has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

l. z. NJ Straus, John w, Staff, Jr..
and Thornton Q. Wilson have asked
permission 10 address the next meet
ing OF the L. c. T. council
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

George Nelson. Of the < 4. Saun-
ders Sons co. gave an ella horate
luncheon at Subjects last Saturday.
Mr.. Patrick being the guest OF honor.
George believes in doing things right,
too.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Jack Davis, Of Robertson Parker
company. was down on South Pine
street one day last week and called on
his old friend willie"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

J. l.. C"Buck'D williams, Hunter
c"Musical") WAGNER and r. f. Wall.
representatives of Smith Courtney co
We're visitors at the home offfce Sat
uriay and each reports excellent bust
ness in their respective territt ries.
Buck says his February sales were
away ahead OF January and tina, n
the roads were halfway good In
North Carolina he would show even
better results.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

,tCenEiaued on Third PAg~l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Hawk" Hawkins. the WeN-known
cham pion of the. Lilly Whites'' and
expert salesman OF Royal Robe and
other cigars. breezed in Friday night
from North Carolina 10 have his nails
manicured Hawk" is real sport
these days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Its about three weeks OF but John
Cfoode says rs not too early 10 remind
the boys Of the big doin's' at the
L c. T meeting, March - At Muir
phys hotel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Doc Blanton. Of E A Saunders
Sons Co. we are glad to report. Is
rapidly recovering from a broken arm,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

r. d Wright and NJ + Mcmahon.
of the Robertson Parker company,
spent a few DAYS last week in Nor
folk, where they secured some nice
business
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

There VIII be meeting of the Of
ficers and the executive committee of
Richmond council, L, c. T.. at Muir
phys hotel in the council rooms Fri
day, March Q. a full attendance is
requested. as some important matters
are TO be taken up,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

+. r Meeks, OF HARDWOOD Bros. re-
ports fine business on his recent
trip through the Carolinas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

F, T. Johns. the heavy mar" of II
J. Reynolds Tobacco Co, has been
beating around in the valley the past
week
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30

position to give proof of our thanks
giving to our allies. Our abundant
harvests have opened the way for us
to give grain to our allies who are
fighting with US in this righteous
cause. We are thankful not that we
can gather about fat table but that
we can enter into the sorrow of others
with real testimonials OF our sym
pathy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-H You Know Dr..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret Of keeping young Is to feel
young - to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels - there's no need Of
having sallow complexion - dark rings
under your eyes - pinples bilious
look in your face - dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety
per cent of all eiclsness comes from in.
active bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards, q well physician
in Ohio, perfected a vegetable com.
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels, which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi.
tute for calonel, are gentle in their action
yet always effective. They bring about
that exuberance of spirit, that natural
buoysncy which should be enjoyed by
everyone, by toliag up the liver and clear.
ing the system Of impurities.
You will know DR.. Edwards Olive Tab
lets by their olive color. 10c and 25c per
box. ell druggists.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
She Passed Away Last Evening soon
After Stricken With Heart Dis
ease--Had Been Up
All Day.
FUNERAL AT BONAPARTE
Mrs. Moore Was an Old Resident OF
keokuk, But Also Had Home at
Ronaparte Where Family
Had interests.

Early last evening. Mrs. VIM. b
Daniel received message from Bona
parte, Iowa, stating that her sister
Mrs. John S. Moore. had died at
o'clock yesterday evening from an at
tack of heart disease. Mrs. Moore
had been about all day, having taken
Thanksgiving dinner with friends.
She died very soon after being strick-
en-. Mrs. Moore was resident OF
keokuk, the family home being at 327
Concert street. AS they had business
interests at Bonaparte, they also main
tanned home there. and had not re-
turned to Keokuk for the winter.
Phoebe L. Meek was born at Bona
parte, Iowa, May 81. 1S49. where she
grew to womanhood She was mar
ried to John S. Moore at that town.
May 5, 1879. Soon after their mar
riage Mr. and Mrs. Moore came to
Keokuk to make their home. and have
since resided here.
Mrs. Moore is survived by three
brothers and two sisters. The broth
ers are: Kirk L. Meek and Byron F.
Meek, of Bonaparte. and Hugh III.
Meek, OF Des Moines. The sisters are:
Mrs. Nancy Boyer, Of Bonaparte, and
Mrs. Ella NJ. Daniel. of Keokuk-
Mrs Moore was a member OF the
Keokuk Christian church and Blmira
Eastern Star lodge of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. B. Daniel and
Mrs. E. Ross Baker left this morning
for Bonaparte to attend the funeral,
which will be held at that place, but
they did not know the time when they
left.
Mrs. Moore was one OF the best
known and most highly respected
women of this city Her father, ISAIAH
Meek, was an old settler of :Bonaparte,
and was one of the proprietors of the
wooden mills of that town.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
FRANK CRIMMINS
is COMMISSIONED
Former keokuk Man Gets First Lieu
tenancy in Field Artillery in
Officers Training
School,

Frank Crimnlins, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. j. j. Crimmins ST., of this city,
has been given a commission as first
lieutenant in the field artillery In the
officers reserve training school held
in Texas. Mr.. Cr-immins who has been
in the insurance business in Houston,
went into the training camp, with the
result that he has made good and now
has commission in the army. Lieu
tenant Crimmins is well known here.
He is a graduate of ST. Peters high
school, and for a number OF years did
newspaper work here. He is very
popular young man and his friends
here viii be glad to learn Of his mer-
tied success
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
MURDERER
GIVES SELF UP
Abe Plat Stabbed to Death by Joe
Cough on Farm Near DAN
vile During
Quarrel.

BURLINGTON, Nov. 30. After
stabbing Abe Plat to death on the
z. T. Noble farm, six miles south OF
Danville, Joe Cough escaped. Sheriff.
c. G. Earnest, left the farm in pur-
suit OF the fugitive shortly before 2
o'clock this morning
Both men were farm hands in Mr..
Mobiles employ The murdered man
was about sixty-six years Of age and
had been employed on the farm for
two years. Cough is thirty years of
age. His mother lives al Salem. He
has worked for Mr.. Noble since the
middle OF September Of this year
Both men are unmarried
The murder was committed at 10
o'clock in the evening.
Cough gave himself up to the au-
+ thorities this morning at Salem.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
.|MANNREASONSFOR
BEING THANKFUL
Rev. r. c. Edwards in Union Services
Yesterday Morning Reviews Some
Of These Causes for
Thanksgiving.
WARTIME SERVICE HELD
Churches Of City Unite In Special
Meeting Yesterday Morning to
Ask Natfon's
Success.
WARTIME SERVICE HELD

Keokuk's wartime Thanksgiving
was observed on the part of the
churches in the city with special SER
vices yesterday morning. Some of
the churches held individual meetings
in their houses OF worship, while the
churches represented in the Ministerial
association held their annual union
service at the United Presbyterian
church at 1890 o'clock, the Rev. F. G.
Edwards, OF Trinity n. p. church
preaching the sermon
Rev. Edwards took for his text the
verse from Thessa1onians. What
thanks can we render TO God again p
In his address he said:
Following the custom Of ancient
and modern people. and responding
to the call of President Wilson, We are
met to render thanks to God. We join
the company OF the ancient Greeks,
who annually held a religious feast In
honor Of their goddess of the corn
field and the harvest, and the Romans
and Saxons, who annually celebrated
at the end Of the harvest. and Of our
Pilgrim fathers who In the autumn Of
1921 enacted that three day poetic
drama OF Thanksgiving with Chief
Massasoft and his ninety Indians oc-
cupying the place near the center Of
the stage.
1T fs very commonplace to say that
the sun never before rose on a Thanks
giving day when the world was so fill
ed with both discord and harmony.
The whole earth resounds with the
discord of the tramp Of the marching
armies, but the majority OF them are
marching to the tune of a unity Of pur-
pose. All liberty loving people are
united in this purpose. We remind
ourselves Of 1t at every meal, which
is an abbreviaton of meals Of other
days. We are reminded Of this one
purpose In all OF our economic and so
cial relations. Now on a day which
finds US as a people engaged in world
war OF such magnitude and proper.
tons, compared to which all preceding
wars have been as the crack OF toy
pistol to the complete fire OF ma
chine gun, we met In a service for
Thanksgiving to God. And It will please
me II He viii help me to omit anything
which resembles dirge.
What Thankful For.
IT we are 70 be thankful We must be
thankful for something II win not
only fail to meet the situation. but 1t
will be little short OF hollow mockery
! for Us to deal in superficial vagartes
and generates. Therefore I should
Ike to point out some things for which
we as people and a nation should be
devoutly thankful.
We cannot fully deliver ourselves