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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
EARLY SETTLER
PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Barbara Ruck, Long q Resident
of Warsaw and keokuk, Died
at Homo of Daughter
Hero,

Mrs. Barbara Ruck passed away at
the home of her daughter Mrs. Henry
Maertens, 423 Timea street, at 2:3O
this morning after long and pain
full illness. She received fall a
year ago and has been In failing
health ever since, being confined to
her bed for the last four months.
Taken suddenly worse a few days
ago she passed quietly away in spite
Of all that medical aid and loving
care could do.
Mrs. Ruck was born in New York
City May 10, 1889, and spent most
Of the early years of her life there,
later coming to Warsaw. Ill, in 1S49,
where she resided until coming to
Keokuk fifteen years ago to live with
her daughter Mrs. Maertens. She
was married in 1857 to John Chris
tian Ruck who preceded her In death
thirty-seven years ago. Her husband
answered the call of his country and
volunteered when young man, serv-
ing throughout the entire civil war
and seeing action in some of the
most famous battles Of the war To
this union were born seven children
four preceding her in death.
Mrs. Ruck was loved and respected
by all who knew her and counted
her friends by the score. No task
was too heavy nor a sacrifice too
great for her to help neighbor who
might be in trouble and her quiet
and unassuming way of performing
charitable deeds endeared her to
many.
She leaves three children, Mrs.
Henry Maertens, Keokuk; Mrs. Ira
Gribben, ST. Louis; John Ruck,
Decatur, Ill., Three grandchildren:
Clara and Frances Maertens Of Keo-
kuk and Nadine Ruck of Decatur.
for the funeral are
pending the arrival Of relatives.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
THREE DEATHS
IN WARSAW
Two Prominent Women and Form er
Resident Pass Away Within
the Last Few
DAYS.

Word reached the city today Of the
death of Mrs. Wick Crenshaw of War
saw. She had been ailing with sore
throat since last Friday and while it
was known that her condition was
serious her sudden death today came
as a great surprise to relatives and
friends. She dropped dead while
drinking glass Of water. Mrs.
Crenshaw was we'll known and high
ly respected woman in the community
and her death is much deplored by
ALL She was forty-two years old and
leaves a husband and one son besides
numerous other relatives. No ar:
rangements have been made for the
funeral as yet
The body Of Mrs. Mary Kelley OF
New York City, but formerly Of War
saw, was brought to that city Sunday
morning by her sister. Matte Huston
of New York, and her nephew, John
Huston. of Chicago. Mrs, Kelley
died last Friday in New York. The
funeral took place in Warsaw this
afternoon at 2.30.
Mrs. Berdolt long time resident
of Warsaw, died in that city Thurs
day afternoon of heart trouble with
which illness she had been suffering
for some weeks. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon at $50.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
Daily Stokctk Letter.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, March 26.-The New
York Evening Sun financial review
today said:
Opening prices We're lower, but
there was speedy recovery. At the
end Of the first hour prices relaxed
and trading Quieted down. In the
second hour the price level again
rose steadily and by afternoon the
general list was fraction to a point
and in some cases, like Texas Oil
more than points above the Mon
day closing.
The steel, shipping and railroad
shares made particularly good
showing. Trading in stocks was al
most at a standstill in the later after
noon, with prices holding near the
top and in some cases touching new
high levels for the day An excep-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
RIVER WILL
BE LONESOME

Burlington Hawk4Eye: With the
announced withdrawal OF the Streck.
fus line steamers from the upper
ississippi river trade and the TAX
ing of same by the government, coup
led with the fact that Captain Blair
has sold the steamer Morning Star
1t is apparent that the upper river
will be almost deserted the coming
season. The Morning Star was puiS
chased by Captain Blair seven years
ago and brought 10 the upper river
where it has been in trade each sea.
son. The boat was sold TO the Coney
Island Amusement company of Gin,
ciunau, according 10 word received
here yesterday, and the big boat will
soon leave for the Ohio and lower
Mississippi river trade.
The steamer Keokuk, due here on
April 2, will be the first regular boat
to visit Keolluk this year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
POSTMASTER
AT VINCENNES
Competitive Examination for Plac,
There Will be Filled by
Civil Service
Tests

The U. S. civil service commission
announces an open competitive exam
ination for the position Of postmaster
at Vincennes, Iowa.
Applicants must reside within the
delivery Of the office in which the va
cancy occurs.
Applications may be obtained at
either the office of vacancy or of the
at Washington
LILLIAN M. PERKINS.
Secretary.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Fairchild
are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Well.
Mrs. A. E Cha2pell leaves tomor-
row morning for Haledon, N. j.. to
visit her brother, John Sanborn and
enroute she will visit her sister in
Chicago, Mrs. Stanley.
Mrs. L. N. Hahn returned home
from Carrollton and Kansas City,
Mo-, where she was called by the ser
ious illness and death of her sister,
and brothers child.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

Ca, was killed in European waters
by submarine gun fire, the navy de-
partment reported today.
Bernard Coleman, seaman, New
York City, was killed March 20, from
falling boxes aboard the U. S. 5.
Texas; and Clarence Arthur Nelson,
machinist's mate Of Crosby, Mimi,
was killed In a fall from flying
boat in Italy, 1t was also reported.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
Call for p. e. o. Meeting.

The official call for the state con.
vention of the Iowa grand chapter,
p E.. O., has been issued. The con-
vention will be held at Centerville,
May 21-23. Mrs. C. ]. Christensen will
represent the Keokuk chapter as its
president. Miss Margaret Durward of
Fort Collins, Colo, president or the
national chapter, is to attend the con-
vention and will visit in Keokuk while
in this part Of Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
Submarine Is Knocked Out.

submarine rs NHoCked Oue-
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, March 26i-The
German submarine U-4S badly dam
aged in a fight reported to have been
with an American vessel, entered the
harbor at Ferrol, Spain, March %,
the American ambassador at Madrid
reported to the state department to-
day. The vessel will be interned and
the crew sent to the interior Of
Spain
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
Liberty Bonds at 1882.

United Press Leased Wire Servfce]
NEW YORK, March 26.-Idberty
th ponds OF the second issue scared to
CFdIargest sinpIe transaction ever re-
Iorded on the stock exchange. Start
hg buying campaign which by 12:45
o'clock had totaled $10,000.0o0 for the
pay, G. ID. Barney and company
ppened up by buying 100000 of LIB
er. frty Is at $3.50.
! Parks are well pleased with the
provisions of the next government
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
Hoover Supper.

Hoover Supper.
Tomorrow evening at half past six
O'Clock the members of the church
and congregation Of the First West
minister Presbyterian church are to
have a Hoover supper served in the
dining room Of the chapel.
The Westminster Brotherhood is to
be sponsor for the supper, which will
be followed by discussion of interest
to the church,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

loan as announced by Secretary Nc
Adoo last night. The rate OF "a per
cent. they assert, and the conversion
features Of the outstanding Issues will
steady the market and prevent eU~cJ-
sive liquidation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
And There Was Noise.

Minneapolis Journal: One noisy
dominant fact in the United States
senate now is that the Hoover food
administration has prevented Senator
Reed, of Missouri, from eating whttc
bread when and where he wishes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
PERSONALS

Miss Maggie Owing of Peoria, r1l..
spent last night and today with her
cousin. Mrs. G.. w. Eaton, returning
home this afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
DROWNING CASE
IS BEING TRIED
Suit Which Grew Out of Accident
Which Occurred in 1918 on Lake
Cooper, Before the
District Court
FIVE LOST THEIR LIVES
Claim is Made That Boat Ran Against
Some Obstruction Not
Cleared From
Channel.
FIVE LOST THEIR LIVES

The case Of Rose Wilson, admins
tratrix vs.. the Mississippi River Power
company was commenced this after
noon in the district court with Judge
Hamilton presiding. This is the case
in which Mrs. Wilson, administrators,
Of the estate Of Maymie Wilson, is
suing for damages from the powAr
company for the death Of her daugh-
ter, who was drowned In Lake Keokuk
June 1913, while out in motorboat
somewhere between Keokuk and
Montrose.
The tragedy occurred on the night
of June 10 when the party Of five in
motor boat left Keokuk and proceed
ed up the river, evidently to Montrose,
and then started back. 1t is claimed
that the boat in which they were rid
ing struck some fences or shed roofs
which had been overflowed by the con-
struction of the dam. Just how the &C
c1dent happened has always been more
or less Of mystery.
The five people who lost their lives
in the accident were Maymie Wilson,
Mary Oatman Wright, Pauline Marks,
John Laughlin and Alfred Gross.
A jury was being empanneNed this
afternoon. There were only eighteen
available jurors when court convened
and it was expected that additional
talesmen might have to be drawn.
George B. Stewart Of Fort Madison,
and A. W.. OHarra of Carthage are
here to assist the power company law
yers in the case
Divorce Suits Filed.
Suit for divorce was filed today by
Howard w. Osburn VS.. Virginia Os-
burn. Plaintiff alleged that he and
defendant were married in Hannibal
and that they have lived in Keokuk,
Rock Island and Burlington. He al
leges that defendant has kept com.
pany with other men, smoked Gig
arettes and conducted herself in un
becoming manner. He asks for di
vorce and custody of minor child.
Divorce and custody of three minor
children is asked by Bertha Johnson
who filed suit for divorce today
against Arthur johnson. to whom she
was married in 1901. She alleges that
defendant has become addicted to
habitual use of intoxicants.
New Trial Motion.
Motion for new trial has been filed
in the case of Wilkins VS.. the Keokuk
Electric Co., by the defendant.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
K:E(Ssss23z'
Call Black SIS
for Society Editor.

Visiting Mrs. Chapman.
Mrs. Ernest l.. McCotd of Chicago
is the guest Of Mrs. J. j. Chapman and
lis being entertained informally by
many friends.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
Killed bv Submarine

United Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, March 26.-Allen
Seth Edwards. seaman Of Augusta.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

FOR SALE-Several used good pianos
ranging In price from $500 to 5000.
Duncan-Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

FOR SALB-Progressive everbearing
strawberry plants. See r. p. Bailey,
Sandusky.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

ton was the motor group which was
disposed to be weak.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
WANTED.

WANTED-Youngl lady to learn once
work and young man with some
Wholesale or retail shoe experience.
Two young men wanted for stock de-
partment The Huiskamp Bros. Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

FOR SALE OR RENT-Six acre farm
five room house, fno for poultry.
some fruit, near city limits. A. N.
Rowan. 20 N. 5th st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

FOR SALE-Lot 3, block : LAkeview
Heights addition to Hamilton, III.
Address w. H. Burgess. Bis N. Airing.
ton Ave., Indianapolis, Ind
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

FOR SALE OR REnvT-small fruit
farm. good house on Hilton road, ~
mile from city limits. Call Red 1861.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

FOR SALE-16x1s ftx1o It. high barn.
Call evenings, 42s So. 10th. Phone
Red 558.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

WANTED-3 young women to solicit
special offer magazine subscriptions.
capable solicitors can make big mon
ely. Apply to Miss link, care Justice
Hoar Co., 602-604 Main St.. city.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

D-Woodchopper; VIII pay
$3.50 per cord. Carey ana Worth
Ing, Keithburg, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
DON'T FUSS WITH
MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Musterole Works Easier, Quicker
and Without the Blister

There's no sense in mixing mess OF
mustard, flour and water when you can
easily relieve pain, soreness or stiffness
with a little clean, white Musterole.
Musterole is made. of pure oil OF mus
tard and other helpful ingredients. com
bined in the form of the present white
ointment. 1t takes the place of out-of-
date mustard plasters, and will not blister:
Musterole usually gives prompt relief
from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis,
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head
ache. congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism,
lumbago, pains and aches of the back or
Joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, Chill.
blains, frosted feet colds of the chest
lit often prevents pneumonia).
3Oc and 60c jars; hospital size $250.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

WANTED-Used Fords TO sell. any
condition. Have cash buyers every
day. Third Street Garage.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

WANTED-Good used 'victrola or Co
lumbia phonograph. Phone 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

WANTBD-Menf for day work. Rive
Smelling & Refining Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

LOST-Black wallet. Please leave at
the Alley Inn and receive reward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

FOR SALE-Two Percheron colts,
one coming three years, weight
1850. one coming two years, weight
1900: colors, gray, high grade colts.
stations. c. F. Spence, Elvaston, III
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

FOR SALE-Eggs for Matching nom
Tom Barron. Single comb White
Leghorns, $1.00 per 10. Hahn, 1923
Timea.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

WANTED-Experienced LADY stenos
rapher Address A. B.. caro- Gat'
City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

$3.50 PER DAY paid ono lady IN eaoh
town to distribute free circulars for
concentrated favortng in tubes. Per
manent position. 3. 3. Barr Co, Chi.
caso.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

for The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
FOR SAI1.

FOR SALDtTwo used upright pianos,
mahogany, at bargain: also phono-
graph. Loewenstein Piano CO., 625
Main st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

wANTED-A dining room girl a
Fosters restaurant, 423 Main. Ap
ply at once.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26
-~@@----s
LOOT

LOST OR STOLEN-Gents hunting
case gold watch and chain with Ma
sonic charm
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-26

wANTED-To loan money On furni'
ture, pianos, live stock. etc., on
easy payments. Strictly private
Phone 963. Keokuk Loan Co. Over
Millers shoe store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-01-10
RAW EURS!

Warfed a. kafq o. kaw Flrs.
H.zhsss New Yors prtcrs raid by
Ns~ fork huysr ~ ~ Sa1srdsy 81
a. ia CEUKCH S =. fsOOstCK
FALLS. NY p kobsrss0c
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
Meals and MaiIbags on Demand,
Day or Night.

Photos 6y Paul Thompson
tons, but I did wonder what she was going
to do with that bag.
The assistant station master Joined US in the
train shed and explained that the troop train,
which was already due, would come in on the
track at the left and the men would be trans
ferred to the lone line of empty cars waiting
on the right hand track. AS the interval be-
tween the arrival and departure was so short
he suggested that the men should be seated
in the outgoing train before they were served,
as there would be less confusion and one
would be sighted.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
"Out With Your Cups and Get
Near a Window"

And then the long train pulled slowly in,
and before it had come to stop stream Of
khaki-clad figures poured forth from every
door. Nine. Red Cross sought the command
ing officer, for military etiquette must be OBJ
served He was fine, straight clean cut
young fellow, who sauted Nine. Red Cross
and then shook her warmly by the hand.
eve are on canteen service for the Red
Cross" she explained, "and l come to ask
your permission to serve your men with q
little refreshment while they are waiting for
the other train to pull out
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
HAS YOUR BIT OF LAND ENLISTED?

ished lawn. Just beyond the clothes-yard
square, sheltered by the dividing fence, may
lie the necessary few feet, or perhaps at your
back door, close to the house. What matter if
the bed has been occupied by nasturtiums or
geranums? Lawn or flowers are too much in
the line of luxures now, if space is limited.
AS an absolutely necessary starting point see
that the soil is good otherwise your labor will
be wasted. If the earth is poor or sandy dig
out some and replace with good loam, spading
in manure or chemical fertilizer. The soil
must be broken up beforehand, and again by
subsequent cultivation, in order that it may be
fine enough to permit absorption Of all it's
nourishment by the growing vegetables. This
is Of the first Importance If we are to elimi-
nate waste almost the worst reproach which
can nowadays be applied 70 any process, Then
rake over THE surface until IL is smooth.
I ttlae bac SIS 4 long, marrow
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31

| granted the very great privilege of ac-
companying canteen unit on one of its er-
rands of mercy
l had hoped that I should be summoned to
witness night performance. l pictured my
self being aroused in the middle of the night,
dressing in haste and going forth into the dark
ness to some distant dock railway station
but alas, it was not to be. was called at
noon on a lovely, sunshny day to join the
canteen at the Pennsylvania Station. Nothing
mysterious or romantic about that, but when
I tell you that | went straight from the Penn
sylvania Station at the close of the "perform
ance" and enrolled as a volunteer you may
have some idea of my opinion of the value of
the work that the women of the canteen ser
vice doing
In the first place it is one of the most salts
factory kinds of war work, for it brings the
worker into personal touch with the
whom she is helping; one receives their graft
tude first hand and learns their needs and
desires from the men themselves. 1t is like
wise the most picturesque and altogether in
spiring-but [ am long way ahead of my
story Suffice it to say that it was, all in all.
one of the most thrilling experiences that I
have had in many long day, and take off
my hat to the canteen women.
But let's begin at the beginning. Some
where in the vastness of the Pennsylvania Sta
tion | was met by woman in a Red Cross
uniform. She was the post rider, so to speak,
who had come on ahead of the others to make
arrangements | accompanied her while she
paid her respects to the station master and
obtained his permission for the canteen to
meet the incoming train and serve food
to the men in the train she'd This was easily
accomplished and the freedom of the station
given and received with very little cere-
mony. Incidentally, l may say that the
operation and help which have been given the
canteen by every living soul employed
N that great station, from the chief station
master to the porter who wipes up the floors
has been truly wonderful.
Our next journey was to the baggage room
outside of which motor truck was standing
loaded with baskets of fresh, home made sand
wiches, boxes of cigarettes and chocolate
hampers Of fruit, piles of tin cups and huge
cans Of steaming hot coffee. Gathered around
this supply wagon a group Of seven
women in the cadet-blue uniform one of
whom wore three gold stripes on her sleeve
the squad captain. A porter brought up one
OF the long baggage trucks; the contents of
the supply wagon placed on this; the
captain and two of her aids climbed on board
and off they went down the long concrete
runway to the train shed, the others following
close behind. l noticed that one of these
women carried big gray mailbag with red
cross its side Taking my cue from the
canteen women l forebore to ask anv cues
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31

extend two or three rows of good stiff wire
from end to end of the row, fastening them to
each stake to make a trellis against
which the tomato plants trained and fas
tened with raffia. Remove most Of the side
shoots These shoots may be "slipped," max
ing new plants for late bearing if has
place for them. DO not set out until danger
from frost is passed, for the tomato is very
tender plant
In front of the tomato trellis may be planted
row Of beets. Crosbe's Egyptian is a
good variety. Sow half your seed as soon as
the ground can be worked in the spring, saw
ing the remainder for a second planting later.
Cover from one-half to one inch deep with soil.
Plant rather thickly and thin out as the little
beets begin to form. When q vacant space Of
any length IS LETT put in 4 few more seeds, and
20 keep your row up 70 late. These beets, be-
& irg feW IA ii gi probably
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
By FLORENCE SPRING
~ HE Uaited States entered the world war
4 last year just too late to organize

IT. HE Uaited States entered the world war
last year just too late to organize
thoroughly and effectively nation
wide movement for the increase of food pro-
duction. Yet the country did the best it could
in a hurry, from the big producer down to the
lttlest boy with hoe, and the result was that
the number of gardens planted was 222 per
cent greater than it had ever been before and
crop worth s35O.oo0,ooO was harvested in
vacant lots and back-door yards alone.
There is no excuse for failing to do still bet
ter this year. It is the duty Of every woman
who does not live where even window box is
impossible to take her family out Of the mar
ket for fresh vegetab bles and it is surprising
ii how small space this can be done with !
tttIe common sense and the intensive method
o4 plantiug Every suburbanite whose house
/ a 6siz 81 5y evsn i finy yard rsay coi1se