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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29
HIGHER WAGE FOR
RAILROAD LAbORERS
CIV Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Higher
wages for railroad track laborers and
for certain classes of clerks were re-
commended to Director General Nc
Adco, by the board of railroad wages
and working conditions.
The advances suggested range be-
tween Is and % per cent, it is said,
and would affect more than 100000
employees. Mr.. McAdoo will act soon
on the recommendation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29
FRENCH FORCES ARE NOW AT GATES OF HAM
(By Associated Press)

the gate of Ham, according to dispatches
lost three complete munton trains
Ham in their precpitate retreat
possession of the village of Ham probably will be de-
ayed as the retreang leave all saturated with
poisonous gas.
attack against the Germans IN the re-
gon Juvgny north of ossons meeting excellent results
according dispatches from the battle front this after
American forces have advanced about
200 yards and hold the approaches to the railway.
Launching local attacks and following up the advantage
yesterday the British today moved forward along large
part of their battle front.
Noyon the southern anchor point of the German armies in
the Some field has been occupied by the French
capture the city by General Huberts men had been
days and its effect on the great battle OF
Picardy was therefore, largely discounted
Ginchy about two miles northwest of Comblest Is
captured by Field Marshal Hag forces
this morning British troops also captured Beloy Assevlers
Berbecour All these towns within four miles
of Peronne
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29
LAND CREW FROM
A TORPEDOED SHIP
fBy Associated Press

ST. PIERRE, Miquelon, Aug. %
Twenty-four men comprising the crew
of the fishing schooner Cleaning Of
N. S., were picked up in
Dories near here today and reported
that their vessel had been sunk by a
German submarine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29
Today's Temperature.
For Wayne County by w. E. Moo

For Wayne County by w. z. Moore
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday.
Somewhat cooler tonight.
General Conditions-Severe thunder
storms have been quite general over
Indiana and the Ohio valley. Gener.
ally over the west. A cool wave COW
ers the northwest. with temperatures
near freezing on the Canadian border
but it is rapidly losing its force Hot
weather covers California and tenn
perature is raising from 100 to l01
in the Sacramento valley.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29

were left in the cellars in Bazcches to
harass the Americans Tuesday the
Americans approached Bazoches from
the west and maintained their advance
during the night. Today, he Ameri-
cans made progress toward the town
from the east and south, a detachment
taking the eastern outskirts this Morn
ing Since then. the Americans have
made progress.
STILL HOLD FISMETTE
Fismette had been held by the Amer
leans since August 8, despite German
efforts to dislodge them at various
times In local attacks and by means Of
artillery and machine gun lombard
ments. To gain this bridgehead, the
Americans crossed the Vesle in fierce
fighting. For three days and nights,
after the enemy had been driven from
the village. the Americans were with
out food or reinforcements because of
the constant enemy artillery and ma
chine gun fire.
The Germans maintained their posi-
tion on the hills commanding the Will
age and only during the night were the
Americans able to communicate with
the southern bank. The Americans
erected temporary bridges across the
river.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29
koRNiLoFF STILL ALIVE.

PARIS, Aug. 29.-Vladimir Bourt-
zeafy, the Russian revolutionist, says
he has received advices from Russia
that General Korniloff, who often has
been reported dead, is living, accord
ing to Temps.
Since the overthrow of the Kerensky
government, there have been many re-
ports of the death of General Korni-
loft. but few days or a few weeks
later he again has been reported to
be in the field against the Bolsheviki.
On May 90 last, it was reported he
had been killed in battle between his
forces and Soviet troops at Ekateri-
nodar.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29
Albert Rathbone Named
Assistant Sec'y Treasury
(By Assoclated Prcss)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29-Albert
Rathbone, of New York was nominal
ed today by President Wilson to be
assistant secretary of the treasury to
succeed to Oscar T. Crosby, who is
representing the treasury in France.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29
BRITISH TROOPS ARE FOUR
MILES FROM PERONNE IN
SMASH AGAINST HUN LINES

Allies Gain Important Towns From Enemy Pivot Of
Sector Falls to French Troops Important Towns
Are Taken During Advance Of Allied Armies
Germans Forced to Empty Pocket in Order to Pre-
vent Decentralization Of Positions Americans IN
Action Against Enemy at Bazoches.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29
September Is, rs
and ~!
The Weather

For Indiana by the United States
Weather Bureau-Fair and slightly
cooler tonight. Friday partly cloudy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29
YANks TAKE 200 PRISONERS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. - General
Pershing's communique for Wednes-
day says the retirement of American
troops from BaZoches and Fismette
was a result Of local hostile attacks
which forced back outlying detach-
ments. 1t also announces the capture
of 200 prisoners In the American ad-
vance to the railroad northwest of
Juvigny.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29

Do It Now
Do It Literally
Do 1t Cheerfully
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-29

Do 1t Now
Do It Literally
Do It Cheerfully
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-01-31
Again

Once again we call your attention to the low
prices on Mems Rain Coats Prices ranging from
$3.75 to $4,000, coats that may be worn for either
work. or just ordinary wear.
The rubber inner lining makes them warm as
we'll as water proof
Wear light sweater under one of these coats
and you have all the clothes necessary.
The low prices range from $3.50 to $500
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-09-18

And SO as you inscribe your name upon a subscrip-
ton blank for Liberty Bonds to-day, your hand pours
forth the treasure Of the land, which returning will bring
back with It fo1rfod the treasures Of Heaven, life, liberty
and. happiness, and the gratitude Of men saved from
servitude and degradation.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-09-18
Pouring Forth Our Earthly Treasures
For Treasures That Are Cody.

T6717EALTH and treasure are material estate.
WV They are the heritage Of diligence and
NM good fortune.
~ ~ ~
But life, liberty and happiness are
above all these. They are the possessions Of Heaven
which God alone bestows, and only. He may ~rightfully
take away.
So it is ( fitting and natural, when a s~anguinary power,
conceived in cunning and nurturad upon blind submissive
ness, challenges the very right Of God, that the world
should turn in wrath against such ~blaspheny.
Wealth and treasure are this lands possessions. We
are proud to think that this is largely so because the divine
principles Upon which life, liberty and happiness are:
~pfedicated have been in diligence and good fortune our
earnest precepts. ],
But as this great estate was in the making, we had
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-09-18
no dreams Of a day when we might pour forth this wealth
and treasure for treasures far more cody.

1t is today Our privilege to do this, without reserve,
unstintingly. And it is Our privilege to see this wealth
and treasure 90 forth halowed by its own great purpose
for it expends itself not for selfish gain nor mean adj
vantage, but that men Throughout the world may herein
after dwell in peace, secure in the knowledge that the
life, liberty and happiness given them by God, may not
at the wtirn Of some perverted human agency, Be ruth
lessly snatched away.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03
BLOOD TONIC
SAY NUMBER 40"

Frank P. Skaggs, prominent drug
gist, Harrisburg, Ill, writes: Mum
Der 40 is still going good II a custo
mer says Blood Tonic / say Mum
Der 49, as it gives the best salts
faction of any blood tonic 1 have ever
sold"
Employed in blood poison, chronic
rheumatism, and catarrh, scrofuia-
mercurial and lead poisoning, con
stipation, liver and stomach troubles.
Under its use, nodes, tumors ana
glandular swellings that have WITH
stood all other treatment disappear
as if by magic
Made by J. C. MendenhaIi, 40 years
a druggist, Evansville, Ind. Price
$l.25 per bottle, six bottles 500.
Sold by all druggists or sent any.
where on receipt of price, SIPS pei
bottle or six bottles for $500, by b
c. Mendenhall Medicine Co, Evans
vile, Ind.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03

The city of Carthage is now en-
gagged in a series of lawsuits which
are being held in the assembly room
of the courthouse before Judge John
Sample and a jury, against the Ny
ers Construction company, or its en-
ployees. The defendant is construct
ing a transmission line from Colches-
ter to Keokuk via Carthage, and
when it reached the city limits the
city council objected to its placing
its poles through the city without
paying bonus, and fight arose
which has been pending for some
time The construction company filed
Injunction proceedings against the
city at the June term of the Han
cock circuit court, which were grant
ed, restraining the city from inter
faring with the employees OF said
company, claiming right under a GER
tain franchise entered into with the
city some years ago. The city now
brings suits against its employees
for obstructing the public highway
contrary to one of our city ordi-
nances. On Monday afternoon Roy
Meaux, who is In the employ Of the
company, was brought on for trial
for trespassing. and the jury found
verdict in favor of the Myers Con-
struation company. Tuesday after
noon Richard Biddle was being tried
on the same charge. the results of
the suit not having been ascertained
at this time Mayor William H.
Hartzell Is appearing in behalf OF
the city. while Attorneys O'Harras,
Wood & Walker are for the defend
ant Miss Clara Griffing is acting
as reporter.
Monday afternoon about o'clock
the fire department answered call
to the Knox B. Fletcher home in the
north part of the city, but before
reaching its destination the fire had
been extinguished and the firemen
returned to their quarters within a
short time. Practically no damage
was done at the Fletcher home The
oil stove had exploded. causing a
great deal OF excitement but the
blaze was put out by Mrs. Fletcher
before it had spread to the furnish
ings or building.
Carthage has in store for her citi-
zens a pleasant Fourth of July cele-
bration in the big 10o-mile auto
mobile race al the fairgrounds on
Thursday afternoon, and with good
roads speed fans are expected from
all parts OF the county. The entries
win include some of the fastest
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03
SOLDIER
TO BE HANGED
Fort Madison Man Tells His Wife
Not to Write to Him
Agair-Crin1e Is
Uncertain.

FORT MADISON, Ia, July s.
Don't write to me again; I am SEN
fenced to be hanged
These words, received in letter
written in a nervous hand and al
most illegible, have advised Mrs. VIII
liam Written, residing at CIT Front
street, of the fate of her husband,
who as a soldier at Camp Dodge has
been found guilty of serious Of
tense by courtmartial and, according
to the letter, must pay the full pen
atty.
Written, who has resided in Fort
Madison many. years, departed sew
eral months ago from this city with
an increment in the draft for Camp
Dodge. He is well known among
the negro residents of the city.
His wife has made her home in
Fort Madison since his departure.
Written in his letter, which he de-
clares to be his last, failed to state
the charges against him to his wife,
and this is taken as further grounds
for the belief that he was implicated
in an unsavory affair. There is no
certainty of this however-merely
presumption
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03
S ~ a - hage
l, gIaMnnea III
CARTHAGE, ILL.,, JULY 8. " y
GafIE4TTS.

racing cars, there being entries from
Maconlb, Moline, Sterling, Spring
field, Keokuk, Kansas City and 9TH
ers will enter. The track has been
put in first class condition to give
the racing talent every advantage.
Carthage band will furnish music
for the occasion.
Carthage citizens and those of this
community enjoying quiet celebra-
ton are invited to celebrate the
Fourth by attending the Illinois Cen
tennial pageant ON the college cam
pus at o'clock in the evening. There
is no admission fee, but free VIII
offering will be taken at the close
of the pageant for the benefit of the
Red Cross. This pageant portrays
the 100 years since Illinois became a
state. 1t begins with masque Of the
elements, then a short Indian scene.
1t portrays sketches from life of G..
Rogers Clark, the Mormon history,
the Freeport debate by Lincoln and
Douglas, and ends with an episode
from the present time, and promises
to be one of the most interesting
events ever staged in the city.
Rev. A. l. Cole, former pastor Of
this city, who recently resigned from
his pastorate of the First Christian
church of Broodield. Mo-, to enter
the army Y. M. c. A. service, left
Chicago Friday for New York, and
from there will sail for France. His
congregation presented him with d
wrist watch before his departure
Rev and Mrs. Cole and son, Addison,
Jr., came to Carthage short time
ago, leaving last Monday morning for
Chicago to visit his sister. Miss Eva
Crawford accompanied them to Bur
lington. Mrs. Cole and little son will
return to Carthage and make their
home with her sisters, Mrs. G. w.
Taylor and Miss Eva Crawford, dur
ing Rev. Coles absence at the front.
T. J. Kirby recently returned from
a three months sojourn with his
brother, Mark, and family at Moor
head, Mimi, and reports crop pros
poets A No. l.
A telegram has been received by
Richard Myers, of La Harpe, appris-
ing him Of the death of his grandson,
Harry c. Myers, who was with the
marines in France, his death having
occurred on June 10. Mr.. Myers was
Of Mclean county, H., but was born
in La Harpe, and we feel the sting
OF his death as much as II he had
gone direct to the front from this
county.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03

kuk. He was a soldier Of the Spanish
war
Robert R. Noonan, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Noonan of this city has
left Abannon, H., and gone to at
tend a school of aviation.
We regret to chronicle that little
Miss lnez Bouter, who received a frac-
ture Of the right arm in an automo.
bile collision several weeks ago has
had to have the injured member brok-
er over on account of the arm being
crooked.
Quite few expect to celebrate In
dependence Day at Bluff Park and en-
joy a basket dinner.
Mrs. Emma Knight who fractured
her limb from a fall is improving
rapidly which is good news.
The w. G. T. U. gave an ice cream
social at the city park Saturday even
ing. Twenty-Five gallons of ice cream
vanished before the evening was over
and still calls for more. The ladies'
of the order never do things by halves
The money is for hospital supplies.
The wheat harvest promises to be
Il bumper crop.
A frame building the property of W.
Noles in the east end OF town was
totally destroyed by fire Saturday
about 10 o'clock caused from the ex-
plosion of a coal oil lamp.
Chas Miner, wife and daughter,
Verna, of Keokuk were calling on
fome folks Sunday. coming up Satur-
day night to the raising of the service
Tag as the names of two sons are en-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03
NO REST-NO PEACE

There's no peace and little rest for
the one who suffers from a bad back.
and distressing urinary disorders.
Keokuk people recommend Doan's
Kidney Pill. Be guided by their
experience.
Mrs. Thos. Young, 1913 Bank ST
Keokuk, says: My back was very
weak and STOPPING or lifting was
painful. / was nervous, didn't rest
well nights and mornings, felt Ian
guild and depressed. 1t was an effort
for me TO do my hoGsework. usa6
Doan's Kidney Pills, which I got ~
Wilkinson & Co.'S Drug Store and
the results were perfectly satisfac-
tory. l am now quite free from all
kidney trouble"
Over five years later Mrs. Younr
said: Il gladly confirm the staten one
gave endorsing Doan's Kidney pills
before. They proved to be a won
derful medicine in my case"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remsdy-get
Doans Kidney Piils-the same that
Mrs. Young had. Foster-MiIbu Co
Mfsrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03
MoNTRoSE

Saturday evening at 1880 O'Clock at
the raising of the service flag on
Main street the Rev. Beecham inyok-
ed the divine blessing. The chairman,
]. C. Scott of Keokuk, introduced the
speaker, Senator Frailey, of Fit. Madi-
son, who addressed the large assemo-
ly on the subject of patriotism. 1t
was a gem of thought and enthusiast
ticiy received and appropriate for the
occasion. The Keokuk band gave
some excellent selections. Then came
the parade of the children. Musical
director, Mrs. P. W. Bowen had
charge OF the training and assisted by
Miss Jennie Trosle, the children did
honor to the boys who have gone from
us to the stars and stripes, and to
themselves and this will go down in
to history as a red Letter day for
Montrose and for the two young men
who so untireingly worked to finance
the affair through the initials OF their
names Floyd Jemison and Henry Al
lison will be emblaZoned on the
scroll of honor. The Rev. Trostle, the
Methodist minister dismissed the as
sembly.
The county Grange was in session
here Saturday afternoon with a social
time and big eats followed
Mrs Nora Herrick of FIT Madisonis
a guest at the parental Lambert
home.
July 4, there win be three services
at the big Nazarine tent at the city
park. The meetings are causing much
interest and drawing large crowds.
Our town looks like a deserted
hamlet since so many of our young
men have gone into military training.
Miss Esther Auidon, of Davenport
is a guest at the Auidon restaurant
Quite a bunch of Burlington peo-
pie are camping at Buff park.
Miss Clara Philip Still has her
arm in sling, having the small bones
of the wrist broken in an automobile
accident.
George Hamilton, a former Mont
rose boy died at the Marshalltown
Soldiers home last week and was bur
ried in the National cemetery at keo-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03

SOME PAST FIGURES
only Thirteen Rainy Independence
Days in Forty Years-69 in
1915 and 1903 in
1901.

A red hot Fourth Of July is Keokuk' 8
weather prospect for Thursday. The
weather bureau is warning that II
will pay to dress cool and seek shady
spots as a warm wave is headed this
way.
During forty years Keokuk has had
only thirteen rainy "Fourths."
Since July 4. 1901, when tempera-
ture of 103 prevailed, there has been
but one Fourth when the mercury
went beyond the one hundred point
That was July 4. 1911 with its tenn
perature at 102-
The summer Of 1915 was a cool one.
A position near the cookstoye must
have felt cool on the rourth that year
for the temperature was only SO de-
gress. A year ago, on the Fourth. the
city enjoyed moderate weather at
SS degrees.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03
ASTON|SHED
RHEUMAT|CS
MOST JOYOUS
All Over the Country, They Are
Recommending "Neutrone Pre-
scripuon &c."

'Neutrone Prescription SO" in a
few days will permanently timber UP
and remove all aches and pains that
none except a rheumatic suffers. The
most sceptical persons have at once
become its warmest endorsers.
AS relieved patient expressed it,
You can distinctly feel modifica-
ton of stiffness in your joints and
muscles"
'Neutrone Prescription 80" acts I'm
"a mysterious manner that is unbe-
lievable, when in act it Immediately
relieves the most obstinate cases of
rheumatism.
Are you troubled with rheumatism ?
If you are "Neutrone Prescription 80"
will cure you, yes cure you.
Go to your druggist and say good
bye rheumatism. Mail orders filled
on $1.00 size. McGrath Bros. Drug
Co.. Keokuk, Iowa, and leading drug
gists everywhere.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03
ALI Traces of Scrofula
Cleansed from the Blood

for removing the last trace Of Scrof-
ula and other blood taints, and there
is no case that it does not promptly
reach. S. S. S. will thoroughly cleanse
and remove every disease germ that
infests the blood and give you new
life and vigor. 1t is sold by all drug
gists and you should get bottle and
begin its use to-day. Write a COM
plete history of your case, and you
can obtain expert medical advice free
by addressing Medical Director, so
Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03
Late Market Quotations

1900; calves, s7.75@17ro; cows and
heifers, $6.00@13.50.
Hog receipts, $500; market steady
Mixed and butchers, s16.35 @16.70;
good to heavy, s16.5O@16.65; rough
$4,000 1850; light, S16.55@16.7O;
pigs, s1625Q16.65; bulk, $16.45@
1865.
Sheep receipts, 1000; market steady
Ewes, $11.50@12.00 lambs, $4,000
fdS.00; Gamers and choppers, So.v0@
Omaha Live Stock.
OMAHA, Neb., July 3.-Cattle-
Receipts, 1850 head. Market steady.
Steers, S12.00@1S.25; COWS and heif-
ers, $7OG@14.00; stockers and feed
ers, $7.O0@12.50; calves, 5000
1925; bulls and stays, s9.50@125O.
Hogs-Receipts, 10,70O head. Mar.
ket strong and sc higher; closed
steady. Bulk, $16.20@16.3o; top
$16.40.
Sheep-Receipts, $3.50 head. Mar
ket steady. Yearlings, S11.00@1 so;
lambs, $14.5o@1&5O: ewes, $4,000
1900.
Kansas City Live Stock.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 3.-Cat-
tle-Receipts, 5000 head. Market
steady. Steers, sSo0@lS.25; cows
and heifers, $6.5O@135o; stockers
and feeders, s7.50@16.40; calves,
ss.OO@15.OO.
Hogs-Reeipts, 1900 head. Market
sc higher. Bulk, s16.45016.65; heavy,
1865 @16.70: medium, SIG. 5O@16.55 !;
light $16.35@16.60.
Shee2-Receipts, 5000 head. Mar
ket steady. Lambs, $15.O001S.15;
ewes, s10.00@13.50; wethers, $1,000
1900.
Chicago Produce.
CHICAGO, July -Butter-Cream.
cry extras, 43c; creamery standards,
AN 0D43c; dairy extras, 40W421hc;
dairy firsts, 37039%c.
Eggs-Ordinary firsts, 321a 6341Ac;
firsts, 34k@36c.
Cheese-Twtns, 221k@2sc; Young
Americas, 2314@e4Ac.
Potatoes-Receipts, 25 cars. Wis,
Mimi, per cwt, s1.90@210; new
springs, s1.65@275.
Live poultry-Fowls, 27kc: ducks,
&c; geese, 14@15c; spring chickens,
3S942c; turkeys, 2Sc.
New York Produce.
NEW YORK, July 3.-F7our, unset
tied, irregular
Pork, firm. Mess, s47.5004S.O0.
Lard. firmer. Middle west spot,
s25.6O@25.7o.
Sugar raw, quiet. Centrifugal test,
S6005.
Refined, quiet. Cut loaf, 5000;
crushed, $S.75; powdered, S7.65; gran
ulated, $3.50.
Coffee Rio No. on spot, SIC
Tallow, firm. City, 16@ic; special,
171ac.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-03
JOHN H. WOLFE
is AN ENSIGN
keokuk Boy Superintendent Of Rock
ford III. Gas Plant, Wins
Commission in the
Navy.

John H Wolfe, son or Mr. and Mrs
C. II. Wolfe, 1017 Timea street. and
better known to his friends as
Hans has become an ensign in the
U. S. navy. Mr.. Wolfe went to Chi
cago Monday, where he was enrolled
in the submarine branch of the sery-
ice. He expects to be called for &C
tive duty August 1.
Mr. Wolfe, who was born and
reared in Keokuk, has been superin-
tendent of a gas company at Rock
ford, Ill