The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-14

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The case of the state VS.. y F. Chas-
teen, charged with assault was tried
in Justice Sanders court last Thurs
day, before the following jury: g. A.
Andres, F. NJ. Phillips. L. G. T1ppett,
A. S. Myers, VIM. Hartman and w. l.
Humbert, and verdict of guilty was
returned and fine of 81 and costs
was assessed.
The prosecuting witness In the case
was Ferd Carter, living southwest OF
town. Sheriff Chasteen met Mr.. Car
ter in the courthouse and took him TO
task over some letters that had been
written to Adjutant General McCord,
in which grave charges had been
made against the honor and integrity
of the local exemption board of which
Mr.. Chasteen is chairman.
Carter denied the authorship OF the
correspondence, but said his mother
did write the letters. When question
ed as to whether he thought the
charges could be substantiated, Car
ter said he was sure they could be.
In the confusion following he received
a couple of punches in the face and
departed hastily from the building.
Mr.. Chasteen did not deny striking
Mr.. Carter but said the character OF
the charges made against his integrity
actuated him to seek this method or
yindicating his honor. An appeal was
taken to circuit court.
On account of the prevalence OF
Spanish influenza in nearby COM
munities and as a precautionary meas
ure, only, those in charge or the
Roundup on advice of and at the re-
quest of health officers, have postpon-
ed same indefinitely. Naturally there
will be great disappointment among
pupils. teachers and patrons but IL
was thought proper to take no
chances whatever-hence the action
of those in charge.
On Wednesday evening, Oct. 2. at
" o'clock. very qiuet wedding was
solemnized at the altar of the M. e.
church. south. when Ross NJ. Morgan
and Marie E. Watkins, both Of Mem
phis. were married, Rev. c. II. French
pastor of the church, was the OIL
ciating minister. Only a few relatives
and Immediate friends of the bride
and groom witnessed the ceremony.
The annual meeting of the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance company was
held at the courthouse last Monday.
with large number of policy holders
present. The following officers were
reelected: II. H. Jones, secretary;
S. A. Hammond. treasurer, and w. P.
Miller and J. T. Salisbury were re-
elected members of the board The
company is in a prosperous condition.
On Friday evening last, Mr. and
Mrs. w. w. Gillespie celebrated their
twenty-ffth wedding anniversary.
Just a few friends and the relatives
forty-two all told-were present and
the evening was pleasantly spent.
J. e. Luther, chairman Of the coun-
Gil of defense for Scotland county has
received instructions that persons de-
string to do any building must first
secure a permit. Mr.. Luther will for
ward information about the proposed
building to the Missouri council of de-
Tense who will issue a permit, If advis-
able.
Arthur Tppett has been appointed
cfty mail carrier on route 1-embrac-
ing the east part Of town. He begins
his duties on October 10.
Joe Tinney and Harry Gilllher have
purchased Ross CARROTS barber shop
ON the east side of the square and are
nov in possession Of same.
Judge S. P. Spencer, republican can
didate for United Sttaes senator, will
speak in Memphis during the week
of October 20.