The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-26
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Geo. Boyd, mayor OF Cantril, Iowa,
died at his home Saturday evening
of pneumonia Mr.. Boyd was an old
settler of Van Buren, county and well
known. Funeral services were held
Tuesday.
Roy Leedham was operated on last
Monday for hernia at his home IN
this city, Dr. Armentrout assisted by
Drs. Platter and Baker performed
the operation. He is rallying nicely
and his condition indicates an early
recovery.
Rev. ]. R. Shultz was called to
Mt. Moriah, Harrison county, Mo-,
last week to oficiate at the funeral
OF a former member Of his church.
His appointments on Memphis cir
c..i. a e. church we're enea y b:
absence by Rev. D. J. Lttlo.
District Superintendent F. c. Fay
preached at union service at the
II. e. church South last Sunday
night. A large congregation heard
his splendid, scholarly discourse. On
Monday morning at 8 o'clock he con-
Quoted quarterly conference at the
First NJ. e. church.
The discovery Of an oil well near
Sterling, Colo, IL Of interest to most
al our readers tnasmuch as the find
A. close to the farm purchased by j.
]. Frary. A stock company has been
organized to exploit the proposition.
The field is in eastern Colorado, and
extends clear to the Nebraska line.
Something near 1900 acres have
been leased In what is known ~ the
Stoneham country.
J. w. Drew sold his residences
property three blocks east OF the
Farmers Exchange bank, few days
ago to n D. Jones. consideration
$500.
shocked Wednesday by the sad In
reIIieence OF the passing away at
noon OF Mrs. W. W. Eckman. She
Lad been critically Ill for several
days past with an acute attack OF
bowel trouble, which disease banled
the skin OF physicians. A trained
nurse was In constant attendance
and everything possible was done to
alleviate her suffering, but despite
medical skill and the loving
attention of the husband and daugh-
ter, it was impossible to save the
life of the beloved wife and mother.
VIM. Il. Smith. son OF James T.
and Susannah Smith. was born IN
Adams county, Ohio, June 80, 1884.
snd departed this life at his home
in Granger. Mo-. January 90 1917,
aged 50 years, months, % days.
At a recent meeting Of the local
band, Joseph Lopez was elected di.
rector and manager; Glen Simington.
kecretary; and Leo Morris. treasurer.
Last week we made mention of the
critical illness Of Andrew CoweH,
living southwest Of Memphis. We
were informed at the time that there
was a noticeable improvement In his
condition, but it appears that his
sickness took a serious turn last
week and after a heroic battle he
passed away on Sunday. January Fl,
aged 40 years, 6 months and 4 days.
We are very sorry to learn OF the
serious illness Of Van Ruggles at his
home north of Memphis. He went to
Kirksville a week or ten days ago
for medical aid and we learn his
condition has not improved as rapid
" as his friends hoped It would. He
is a splendid citizen and we trust
his convalescence will hasten along.
Prof. Joseph Lopez is in RECEIPT OF
an offer to take charge of the band
with the Cook Bros. circus at a
splendid salary. He will, however,
remain in Memphis In charge OF the
local organization
Vernon e. Wilson and Miss Grace
Y. Sweeney were married Wednesday
morning, January II. at the home OF
the officiating minister, NJ. J. Nico,
son. Vernon is the son Of c. c. VIII