The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14

foreign peoples under our flag-Rev.
Jacob Diehl
(b) That our country may more
and more become fit refuge for the
oppressed of all nations-Rev. J. w.
Ferris.
Closing thought-Only great spirit
ual forces can conquer the present
colossal world situation-Rey. j. NJ.
Jones.
Prayer for world peace-Dr. H. D..
Hoover.
The Denver high school rendered
the home talent play. college Life
at the hall in Bentley Saturday even
ing. The play opened with a cam
pus scene, where number of the
college men had assembled at the
opening of school, to talk over their
plans for the year, and when the
first freshman appeared on the
grounds, their first thought was to
indulge in some hazing, which re-
suited In the leading man of the
senior class being thrown into the
lake through mistake. The play was
interesting throughout and was en-
joyed by the large crowd attending.
The proceeds for the evening We're
$3.50
This same play was given in Den
yer on Friday evening. where the
proceeds were something over $4,000.
The play was to have been given
and plans were all made and re-
hearsal had been held at, the Chris
tian church in the afternoon, but be.
fore time had arrived for the play
the church was mass of flames, the
fire having originated from a small
oil stove which had been placed In
one of the dressing rooms. and it is
presumed that 1t exploded and
caused an explosion of the gasoline
lighting system, resulting in the total
destruction of the church and all OF
Its contents, even to the robes which
were there in readiness for the play.
A number of dresses had been Dor
rowed for the occasion, which Were
all lost. one young lady having lost q
wardrobe valued at SIS.
George Osborne went into the
church and attempted to save his
suit case, but one Of his boy friends
realizing his danger, jumped through
the window and rescued him Just in
time, as he had lost his way In the
smoke.
Deacon Dubbs' win be given at
the Bentley hall next Saturday even
ing.
Miss Ruth Fleming Of Carthage
attended the play at Bentley Satur-
day evening.
Bonnie Groves of Bentley, cele-
brated his twelfth birthday anniver-
sary last week. at which time he re-
ceived more than 160 postals. and
twelve one dollar bills. ,gift from
his uncle. Many of the postals were
in envelopes which contained 10 or
25-cent pieces. Little Bonnie has
many friends who are always at
tempting to do him some kindness.
He, goes about his home in wheel
chair, having suffered an affliction
which made necessary an operation
on his hip and ankle. 1t 10 thought
that his condition has improved.
Aunt Nancy Bolston who makes
her home with Mr.. and Mrs. James
Byers. fell last Tuesday while she
was out in the yard, cutting a cash
in her forehead, which required
number of stitches to close the
wound. She also bruised herself up
considerably, but luckily suffered no
broken bones or internal injuries.
She has been confined to her bed
ing her daily to dress her wound.
Aunt Nancy will be 80 IN March and
has many warm friends, who wish
for her an early and complete re-
covery.
Mrs. Ernest Akers Of Denver spent
the week end with her. mother Mrs.
Grace Erwin. Mrs. Stella Griffin of
Bowen also visited at the Erwin home
Friday, Willie Erwin accompanying
her home for an over Sunday visit.
Mrs. w. E. Boswell returned Satur-
day evening from Keokuk, where she
has been with her sister Mrs. Ben
nett.
Miss Myrtle Brakensiek went to
Bowen Saturday evening to visit with
her sister Mrs. Dee Smith, return
ing Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Baker and baby
went to Clayton Saturday evening
for an over Sunday visit with the
lady's mother Mrs. Eva McNeff.