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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21
where the commitment service was
read by the Rev. Father Gillespie
CUTTING SCRAPE
CAUSE UNKNOWN
soth Colored Gentlemen Locked Up In
the City jail, but They Decline
to Tell What Started

Lewis Buckner was locked up early
sunday morning in the city Jail charg-
ed with cutting John Dickson, who al
SO was locked UP for fighting and be-
ing drunk
Nelther colored man would tell what
caused the trouble between them.
they were arrested by Officers Conn
and Griffey after the fight occurred in
Homer Browns place in Main street
which was raided not SO long ago as
crap shooting Joint,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21
IOWA DAY is
POSTPONED
Superintendent Of Schools Receives
Notice Of Change Of
Date For the
Exercises.

Iowa day in the public schools will
not be next Friday, as planned. be
cause there will be no Iowa schools
In session next Friday.
City superintendent Aldrich has
received notice from the state super
intendent that the exercises OF that
day are postponed on account OF the
state board of health prohibition OF
schools because of the Influenza
The state superintendent shows
his optimism by fixing Wednesday,
November 81, as the new date for
Iowa day. That Is the day before
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21
MOTORISTS
OUT SUNDAY
The Weather and the Withdrawal OF
the Gasoline Ban Sent Them
to the Coun-
try.

The roads near Keofslk were fr.ll of
automobiles Sunday afternoon.
The weather was ideal for driving.
and the removal Of the gasoline ban
across the river eased the consciences
of Iowa motorists who had been driv-
ing much less to help win the war.
even though the ban did not affect
Iowa.
The oiled roads into Keokuk are per-
feet motor roads. The roads farther
out without oil were not good, not hav-
ing been dragged before they dried
hard
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21

TUESDAY SPECIALS; LoWlTZ.
$3.50 and $500 waists, special S100,
Fl to % dresses special $14.9s, 1878.
10 per cent discount all best suits All
cloaks 10 to 20 per cent less than next
months advance. Children's dresses
10 per cent discount. See bargain win
dow.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21
ALMxNs1TnE!sAME
nEDoCR0MKT
lSsTELL GTlV
THt COFFEE VIM
The1e@PtRg1asfs

the first and second American field
armies in France.
Nominations for these promotions
are expected to be confirmed imme-
diately by the senate to facilitate the
work OF the generals in the field.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21
Recommended for prono+;o,

United Press Leased Wire Service !
WASHINGTON, Oct 21,-Prest-
dent Wilson today recommended for
promotion to the rank of lieutenant
general, Hunter Liggett and Robert 7,
Bullard, major generals, Commanding
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21
FUNERAL NOTICE.

CORR-The funeral of Walter Ed
ward Corr will be held from the fam
lily home 1906 Orleans avenue, Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will
be private Burial in Oakland GENE
terry.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21

rear one half of lot SIX in block
twenty-seven, the property being in
Kilbourne's addition
William Mckinley, Hampton, son
OF John Hompton, has entered the
training detachment, at Quindoro,
Kansas. Mckinley Hampton is A
young colored man. being employed
at q barber shop, while living In Keo-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21
Soldier Is Injured.

UNITED Press Leased Wire se T,,Tsts
FREEPORT. ILL.,, Oct 2l,fin rs,
Chester Godskesen, Portland oil
was injured internally and e .,at
Smith, Perry, Iowa, was cut l,.,csro
the head and face when they
Great Western train on Wnicn 80
were passengers, was wreckeu
here early today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21

CORSET SPECIALS; LOWITz.
Next season corsets almost tmpos-
sible to get later. Buy w. B.. Cos
sards, Parisianne, Front and Back
lace. $1.25 to SO. Avoid big advance
and scarcity.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21

kuk. He was one of four young color
ed men chosen to study in the motor
instruction and aviation school a.
Quindora.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-21
To Be Expected.

Minneapolis Journal: We might
have expected few more weasel
words out Of Berlin before the real
fall down.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
MARCH F. CHASE, DIRECTOR OF
EXPLOSIVES

The War Industries Board Of the
United States recently created two new
divisions = the chemicals division and
the explosives divisions, = and made
March F. Chase, formerly of Mineral
director of the explosives division. The
Official Bulletin says:
In the Explosives Division Mr.
Chase coordinates with representatives
Of the Army, the Navy, and other di-
visions concerned, and consults with
various section chiefs of the Chemical
Division.
- Mr. Chase was a pioneer in the de-
velOpment of the contact process of
manufacturing sulphuric acid, and is
known to be one of the worlds experts
on acid construction. He planned the
Avonmouth Smelter of, the Swansea
Vale Smelter Co. in England and was
associated with Quinnan, formerly an
American mining engineer now director
of the explosive plants of England, in
developing plans for acid units in con
nection with certain explosives plants.
Since last December Mr. Chase has
been director of the United States ex-
plosives plants with D. G. Jackling. He
will give his entire time to directing
the work of the Explosives Division"
More than year ago, at the request
Of Bernard Baruch Mr. Chase gave up
his private interests and went to Wash
ington, to serve the government as a
dollar year man. He is now called to
serve the nation and mankind in a
large way. Certainly the War Indus
tries Board has secured the best man
possible to direct the work of the Ex
nlOsiYeS Division
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
WON'T RAISE RAIL FARE TAX
House Committee Tentatively APP
proves Present lmposts-Soldiers
and Sailors Excepted.

Washington, July 30.-The house
WAYS and means committee III cOnSid-
ering the SS,OOOOOO,OOO revenue bin,
tentatively decided against making any
increase in the present tax on passen-
ger fares and freight receipts on rail
roads and against any increase in the
tax on telephone messages, The tax
on oil pipe line rates, export rates ana
other matters was considered but no
agreement was reached. 1t was tenta-
lively decided nos - tax tran&porta-
ton Of soldiers or Of officers in uni
form, whether travelling on official
duty or on furlon@h. The present law
taxes the tickets Of men on furlou%h
but not those on official duty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
CAPTAIN GEORGE JEUCK PASSES

Captain George Jeuck, who was pro-
noted for distinguished bravery on the
field of Gettysburg, passed away at his
home on Wisconsin street last Thurs
day night, July 25, 1918.
Captain Jeuck was a great hearted,
friendly man; and hehad many friends.
He leaves his beloved wife one daugh-
ter, and three sons.
The funeral was held last Sunday
afternoon, with q. A. r. services at
the home and at the grave. Services
conducted by Rev. FIR. Jeuck, nephew
of the decedent, were held at st. Mary S
Catholic church. Rev. FIR. O'Reilly
preached very able patriotic sermon.
The following comrades were pres
ent: Commander Calvert Spensley, S.
E. Shepard, J. J. Humbert, B. 7. Pri-
deaux, W. W. Williams, George Harris,
Henry Pitts, James A. Hoare. j. B.
Prideaux, J. J. Heathcock, Jonathan
Evans, George Nicholson, James
Thompson, William Trevillian, NJ. w.
Terrill, John Grace, Joseph Arthur,
w. H. Bennett, J. G. Martin. John P.
Harris, George Reynolds.
Captain Jenck had very honorable
civil and military record. His name
will long be honored in this community.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
FUNERAL OF SOLDIER BOY

The funeral of Private Michael
Zgiersky, an Iowa county soldier boy
who was drowned while in swimming
at Camp Robinson, Sparta, on Sunday,
July 81, took place here last Wednes-
day morning. The body arrived here
from Linden, to where it had been con-
veyed Tuesday from Camp Robinson.
An escort of Iowa county soldier boys
and chaplain accompanied the re-
mains to St. Mary's Church where
requiem high mass was celebrated with
Rev. Nicholas Weyer, rector, as cele
brant, Rev. L. P. O Reilly, deacon, and
Rev. Matthias Ternes, S. T. L., of Los
Angeles, Calf, sub deacon. Father
O'Reilly Of st. Paul's Church preached a
beautiful patriotic sermon. FIR. Michael
Weyer Of Cross Plains, and FIR juice
Of Seymour sang the requiem with the
choir. A large American flag lay on
the casket and many beautiful. fragrant
flowers. lnterment took place with
impressive ceremonies, in st. Mary
cemetery. Deceased was of Polish de-
scent, born about "a years ago in Aus
tria, where he leaves a mother and
other relatives. Prior to his going in
training with the u. S. A. he was en-
ployed at the Ross Mine near Linden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
JELLIFFE BROTHERS IN THE NAVY

The following Mineral Point young
men enlisted in the navy at the recruit
ing station in Milwaukee after they had
successfully passed the examination
Samuel D. Jelliffe,
William John ,Ielliffe.
The young men are sons Of Mr. and
Mrs William Jelliffe Of the second
ward. They are capable and depend
able-fne true characters.
After a course of intensive training
at a naval station they will be fitted
for duty aboard one Of Uncle Sam S
big battleships. All Of the recruits are
anxious to get into active service as
soon as possible.
The advantages of navy service are
drawing hundreds of Wisconsin boys to
the collars in 1.-The first line of defense" ;"
The Navy is the highest paid military
organization in the world. Men with
trades especially carpenters and ma
chinists, are wanted at once. Men
without trade may enlist and can
learn one at government expense. There
are nearly fifty different branches open
to men who join the navy.
Registered men, if they have not yet
been called for service, may enlist in
the navy by securing release from
their local draft board.
Young men who would like to join
the navy are asked to give their names
to the Postmaster, as a recruiting Off
Ger will visit this city soon to give them
the preliminary examination. If more
convenient, write to Navy Recruiting
station, Milwaukee, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
RED CROSS NOTES


The Red Cross rooms will be open on
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
from to for the giving out of yarn
and receiving of knitted garments. Ask
for the new Instructions when begin
ming new work. AS our quota for July
and August does not call for surgical
dressings, work in the rooms will be
discontinued until further notice.
We received from Waldwick the past
week: 10 pairs socks, 1 sweater.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
AN APPEAL FOR OUR BOYS

[ would like to say to those men and
women who are so kindly helping in
outfitting our boys going into the Serv
ice that many letters are received from
the boys full of appreciation, and most
of them especially mention how graft
fed they are to feel that g folks in Min
eral Point think enough about fellow
to work for him. It makes him feel
good and like doing his best" Many
women are faithfully knitting; but
funds are very slow in coming. Will
the men and those women who do not
knit please send in some money? It is
badly needed. Send to Mrs Frank c..
Ludden or Mrs William S. Ross.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
For Post Office Clerk,

An examination will be held at the
post office in this city on August "a,
1918.
Age limit, Is to 45 years on date Of
examination.
Married women will not be admitted
to the examination. This prohibition,
however, does not apply to women who
are divorced.
Applicants must be physically sound,
and male applicants must be not less
than feet inches in height in bare
feet, and weigh not less than 125 pounds
without overcoat Or hat.
For application blanks and for full
information relative to the examina-
tions, qualifications, duties, salaries,
vacations, promotions, ETC., address i'm
mediately ELLSWORTH N. HARRIS, Sec
retary, Board of Civil Service Exami-
ners, Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
DEATH OF FRANK WOODMAN
Native Of Mineral Point Called
Suddenly at His Home in
West Virqinia

Charleston, West Virginia, Gazette
July 13: Frank Woodman, for years
one of the best known and most sue
cessful business men in central West
Virginia, died suddenly at his home al
1910 Kanawha street, yesterday at noon
He was p years old, and had been 9
resident OF Charleston more than 4C
years. Funeral services will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. R. D. Roller, D. D
rector of st. Johns Episcopal church
at the Woodman residence, Sunday
afternoon at 3 3,o'clock. Burial will be
made in the Springhill cemetery.
Mr. Woodman's death came as a great
shock to the community in which he
has lived since 1874. In the years past
he had been connected with many Of
the great industries which advanced
Charleston to a place Of commercial
importance.
But the unwritten things of MI
Woodman's life were the truest test OF
his character, said persons last night
who had known him we'll. Very few
know how many young men he set uI
in business or stood behind in their be-
ginnings. Some good fortunes have
been made because he banked enter
prises which others had no disposition
to support. All the worthy causes in
the city Of Charleston are indebted tc
couraged the building Of churches by
agreeing to make the last payments due
on them.
Mr. Woodman was born at Mineral
Point, Wis, where his father had gone
from Massachusetts, to develop lands
When he was 16 years old he returned
to Cam bridge, Mass. For three years
he was at school in France and Germany
He was prepared for college at Phil
lips Exeter, and received his B. A. de-
gree at Harvard in 1869, other degrees
following. He chose civil engineering
as profession, and was fitted for this
at Cambridge scientific school.
Frank Woodman spent his boyhood
days in Mineral Point. Some of ou1
citizens, (Calvert Spensley among them
were his schoolmates. His parents, MI
and Mrs Cyrus Woodman, lived in the
house now owned and occupied by MI
and Mrs W. B. Shepard, corner Dodge
and Washington streets.
The Charleston Gazette bears testi-
mony to the great good character of MI
Woodman and says that he "was q
Christian gentleman in every meaning
of the noun and it's qualifying adjec-
tive" and adds that cit is really life's
accomplishment to be this
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
COMMONS VOTES
DILLON PLAN DOWN
Irish Solution Fails by 246
to 1O6.
ASQUITH URGES settlement
Declares President Wilson Too Busy
to Act-Shortt, Chief Secretary,
Makes Conciliatory Speech,
but Fails to PIacate
Nationalists.

London, July 30.-The debate in the
house of commons on the Irish queS-.
ton ended in the defeat of the Irish
adherents. The motion of John Dillon,
nationalist leader cOndemning the gov
ernment's Irish policy, was rejected by
vote of 245 to 106.
Mr.. Dillon's suggestion that the
question of Ireland be referred to
President Wilson was we'll received by.
the house. but as former Premier As
Quith pointed out, it could not be eX~
pected that the president of the Unit
ed States would undertake such an
arduOus task at this time, and the
matter was obviously one which the
British people would have to settle
themselves.
Asquith Urges Decision.
The question was one Of OVerWhelm-
ing Importance, Mr.. Asquith declared,
and he made a strong appeal to the
government to make another effort,
even at the eleventh hour, to settle it,
Chief Secretary for Ireland Edward
ShOrtt made q speech cOnciiiatOry in
tone, but it did not conciliate the na-
tiOnalists.
William Adamson, spokesman for
the labor party, supported Mr.. Dillon's
motion. He said the labor party be-
lieved the Irish question could be set
tied by Il generous measure Of home
rule, and, he added, the British people
ought to grant it now.
Quotes President Wilson.
Mr. DillOn's motion, of which no
tice was given last week, after COR
demning the government for its pol
icy pursued toward Ireland, which is
declared inconsistent with the prinCi-
pies for which the allied powers are
now fighting, proposes Endorsement OF
the principles laid down by President
Wilson at Mount Vernon, as summed
up by the phrase that what the allies
sought was "the reign Of law, based
upon the consent of the governed ana
sustained by the organized opinion or
mankind"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Authorized by o. K. Stenseth, r. f. d. Barneveld.
who has paid 81. 80 therefor.
TO THE VOTERS OF IOWA COUNTY

Gentlemen; At the Farmers, Miners
and Labor convention held at Dodge
vile, June 20, 1918, l was endorsed for
the Assembly.
[ did not seek the honor; but being
the unanimous nominee of the conven-
ton, | will use all honorable means to
secure the nomination.
If you are in sympathy with this
movement be on hand Primary day,
September 3; and bring as many Of
your neighbors and friends as you can
1t is important that | have the support
of all voters who are opposed to special
interests and corporate greed.
If your income is not what it should
be and if you are consumer you can
not afford to stay away. Remember
that all opposition is combined against
US.
In principle, am with J. n. Titte
more and j. j Blaine and others; 10y
ally for the people aud against the
profteers.
To vote with the opposition is to vote
against yourself,
Copy of platform sent on request.
Dated Barneveld, Wis, July 30, 1918.
Signed O. K. STENSETH,
Republican Candidate for
Assembly, Iowa County
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET

Democrats of Iowa county met in conference Dodge
vile last Saturday afternoon and requested County Chairman
D. McGeever circulate nomination papers follows:
]. B. Eagan, Avoca, for Member of Assembly.
Harry Pengelly, Dodgeville, for Sheriff.
Thos NJ Prestley Mineral Point, for District Attorney
William Masters, Linden, for County Clerk.
These names stand for faithful and efficient service to
the people, i'll accordance with the spirit of the times
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
BIDS SOLICITED

Bids will be received up to and in
Guiding Monday, August 5, for the fol-
lowing exclusive privileges at the
Southwestern Wisconsin Fair:
1st. Center Field and Amphitheatre
Privilege.
2nd. Score Card Privilege.
Bids are solicited for above privileges
separately or together.
Fair reserves right to reject any or
all bids. w. V. PARKINSON.
superintendent Of Privileges.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
ENTIRE IOWA FAMILY KILLED
Trolley Car Hits Automobile Four
Miles South of WaterIoo-One
Other Injured.

Waterloo, Ia, July 29.-Five per-
sons we're killed and one injured in
collision between an interurban car
and an automobile four miles south
Of here. The dead are: Milton t.
Brown, Mrs. Milton T. Brown, Irene
Brown, Clifford and Edith Bartlett.
The entire Brown family was wiped
out by the accident which was due to
the fact that the view was shut off by
a clump Of trees.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
RIFLES FOR HOME GUARDS
uodifed order of Adjutant General
Permits Supply When Guns Are
Not Needed by Guard.

Washington, July 29.-The order Of
tho adiutant general prohibiting the
issning of rifles to home guards organ
i1otions until the quota for the Ma
tional Guard of the state has been
f11od was modified so that the home
a11ord may be supplied where the rifles
ero not actually needed for National
Guard units already organized.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
Notice to the Public.

Card of thanks so cents.
Resolutions adop ted by lodges or other sim
liar bodies, Sl.OO.
Poetry to accompany an obituary notice, $780,
All notices of sociables, church suppers or
church or any other entertainments
ments, or other similar matter, where charge is
made for the service rendered by the event
advertised, cents per line for the reading
notices, and regular advertising rates for dis
play advertising.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
Leo W. Gilman. Lerov Staber, Earl

Leo W. Gilman, Leroy Staber, Earl
j. Holman, Edward A. Spitzbarth,
David Bottoms, Vincent McDermott,
Edward Harris, left early Friday morn
ing to go in training with the National
Army at Camp Grant. The Mineral
Point Band accompanied them to Dodge
vile, despite the heavy rain, and played
some fine musical selections.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES
F. p. 0. Reed, Rector.

F. p. 0. Reed, Rector.
Sunday, August 4.
Holy Eucharist a. m.
Holy Eucharist 10:30.
Evening prayer, 4:30
Evening prayer and choir practice
7:30.
Daily Eucharist and prayers for our
country and boys at the front.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
C W Emery Pa Sfnr

G.. w. Emery, Pastor.
Glass Meetings-9:3
Morning worship, 10:30.
Sunday School-11 :45. Glasses for all
Epworth League-6:30.
Evening worship, 7:3O. DR.. r. A
Chase, Dist. Supt. will preach.
Mid week service, Thursday evening
at 500.
The church with the old home vel
come.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
INCOME TAX BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE.

The Income Tax. Board of Review
for Iowa County, will meet in the
Court Room of the court house at
Dodgeville, Wis, on Thursday, August
s, 1918, at 10 a. m.
Signed, II. R. BRIGGS,
Assessor Of Incomes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
nIvlDE RoUMANIAN ESTATES
and Is Apportioned Among the Peas
ants Who occupy 1t, Says
Jassy Dispatch.

London, July 27.-The Roumanian
nress bureau has received a dispatch
from Jassy saying that King Ferdinand
has ordered an apportionment Of land
among the peasants who occupy it.
This action is in conformity with the
law of 1917, and vast estates will now
be divided among the peasants.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
MEETING OF THE FIELD DAY
ASSOCIATION

To Be Held on Thursday Evening,
August I, 1918.
The Mineral Point Field Day Associ-
alton will hold a meeting on Thursday
evening, August /, 1918, at p. m. at
the Farmers & Citizens Bank. All
members are urged to be present.
FRANK JEUcK, President.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01

The Want Advs. bring results. Read
them on page 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. G, Bond, Pa stor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

l9:S0 ESQ a. a. m. m, Public Worship
II AS a. m. Sunday School.
Friday Junior Endeavor
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday al
80 p. m. Strangers always welcome
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01
Hold Your Liberty Bonds.

To successfully finance the war it is
necessary that owners Of Liberty bonds
hold their bonds if possible. Where
Tor any good reason it is necessary for
them to turn their bonds into cash they
should seek the advice of their bankers.