The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-22

one or two banks that can publish
such a truthful report This bank
was established, Nauvoo in 1893, and
has added about 100000 to its re-
sources in every five years, but its
most rapid growth has been In tho
last few years. The resources now
total $1,012, 419.03, an increase Of $685..
900 over last Mays report. The de.
posts now total 1851, 7O0.54, which is
also an increase Of $4,000 since the
report Of last May. 1t is now the
belief Of this column that the million
dollar deposit will be reached in
side of another six months If the war
| does not interfere. The reason at.
tached to the prolific growth Of this
institution is the conservative man
agement OF its obliging and pleasant
officials and all congratulate them
on the great success they have achiev'
ed in the financial world
It is now said that Elmer Boegner
of near NauvOo, and Rolla Upton OF
this city, are the next two young
hub to enter Uncle Sans service
in this great world war.
About a dozen young persons OF
Nauvoo went to FIT. Madison last
Thursday evening to attend dance
given by the newly organized band
OF the pen city. They report a pleas
ant evening.
The Hancock county surveyor was
in Nauvco Friday to take measure
ments and supply correct lines for
Jos. Ochsner's vacant lot on which
he will build his new Ford station
service building.
There are plenty Of watermelons,
canteloupes and sweet potatoes in
h. .ix~ 81 ,,,l All
ing at a reasonable price. These
products all come from Sand Prairie,
above MontrOse.
Wine making has begun in Nauvoo.
Fred Tanner. one Of Nauvoo's largest
wine manufacturers, started cutting
his grape crop to squeeze out the
juice the latter part Of this week and
others are following. Several thous-
and gallons Of the best of wines will
be made In Nauvoo this year and
ready sales can be found for the
product. Good wine is selling at one
dollar the gallon here now, and in
side of six months it is believed that
Nauvoo wine casks will be dry on
account Of the rapid rise In whiskey.
Albert Rain, Jr., of Nauvoo, and
Miss Marguerite Hotz of the north
east country district, were quietly
married in Carthage, at the Presby-
terrain parsonage, Friday afternoon.
The young people came to Nauvoo
Immediately after the ceremony,
where they will reside, making their
home with the groom's parents for
the present. The groom is one OF
Nauvoos most industrious young
men and will prove a success in the
business world. The bride Is an
accomplished young lady and Is held
in high esteem by all who know her.
Both of the contracting parties have
host of friends hereabouts who
Join in wishing them much happiness
during their welded life.
Nauvoo still keeps up it's reputation
as the busiest town in this section Of
the country. Our streets are lined
with automobiles every day, besides
the work in the vineyards aud can
ming factory going on. There is also
an enormous lot of freight received
here every week which keeps many
teamsters and auto truck owners
busy. In appearance this town, has
the metropolitan style, even though
she has no railroad and what's the
use Of a choo-choo car line when we
have this great stream of water and
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