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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27
Attack Was Expected East OF
Verdun And 1t Was Made
West Of That Fortress
( X 4 \ \ < \ < < X < \ x < !
HOW TIL E AMATEUR -
AMERICAN ARMY DID
1T.

( American artillery violently
( bombarded the whoke front be-
!: tween Verdun and the Metz re-
+ gion Wednesday night. A score,
4 of deep raids were made into
+ German line in this region. The
< German command, to meet this
< "attack concentrated great
4 masses of artillery and reser-
( yes between Verdun and the
( Moselle.
K Then, when the enemy had
4 weakened his lines sufficiently
4 west of Verdun, the Americans
( suddenly attacked on twenty
4 mile front in that region, en-
+ countering little opposition.
K The American amateurs"
(: had completely outguessed the
4 German professionals. y
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27
WILLARD WOULD FIGHT

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 27--Jess Will
lard today wired Doug Fairbanks that
he is willing to appear at the liberty
bond benefit next week if a suitable
opponent can be found. Fairbanks now
is on the trail of Jack Dempsey and
Willie Meehan.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27
Kaiser In Cellar
When Bombs Drop

X Geneva, Sept. 27.-The German
X kaiser hid in cellar at Mann
( helm during a recent raid by
< the allied airmen over that city
< dispatches received here state.
( The German ruler was max
X ing visit to towns along the
X Rhine to allay fears of the in
X habitants following raids Of al
X lied air craft. An attack was
K made on Mannheim at the tin.
( Of the royal visit. Several bombs
X landed near the cellar where
< Wilhelm was hiding.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

Inciting to patriotism concerning
things local, the Hillsboro Argus ad-
monishes all; "Get ready to visit
and then visit-that county fair 1t
is your fair, whether you have any
thing there or not.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

London, Sept. 27,--The British forc7
es attacked on wide front south OF
the Sensee river at 500 this morning,
it was announced by Field Marshal
Haig. He reported satisfactory pro-
gress. ~
"At 500 this morning We attacked
on q wide front south Of the Sensee
river, y the statement said. First re-
ports indicate satisfactory progress.
:" Last night successful local opera
tions were conducted by us in the neigh
borhoodrof Arlcux (on, the Sensee riy-
or five miles south Of Douai and eight
miles northwest Of Cambrai) north
west of LaBasscc Fleubaix. Our line
was advanced in the localities and prs
oners captured. =
The sensee river flows northeast
ward crossing the battle line three
miles south of tire Arras-Douai high
vav I2 miles northwest Of Cambria.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27
Franoo.Americans Progress

Paris, Sept 27.-The Franco-Ameri-
can offensive in the Champagne,Ar-
gonue region was resumed this morn
ing and is progressing satisfactorily,
despite bad weather, the French war Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27
BULGARIA Tired
/ OF WAREHOUSES
| TRUCE FROM ALLIES
Germany VIII Protest Strong
ly Action Taken By Weak
Kneed Ally
MEANTIME BULCAR
ARMIES ARE FLEEING
Austria Reported To Be Send
ing Heavy Forces To Pre-
vent Disaster !

London, Sept. 27.e- stromitza, the
chief city of southwestern Bulgaria,
was captured by allied troops yester
day morning, it was officially announc.
ed in the war office report from Salon
ika today.
''Stromitza was entered yesterday
morning." the communique said.
London, Sept. 27.--British and Greek
troops stormed the heights of Bella
sIlitsa, north Of Lake Doiran, the war
office report from Salonika reported to-
day.
1.-THE British have taken over thir-
ty guns and much ammunition
London, Sept. 27.-British military
officials consider an arinistice with Bull
garia to be disadvantageous in q mil.
itary way, though perhaps advantageous
politically.
Amsterdam, Sept. 27.-Germany in.
tends solemnly to protest against Pre-
mier Malinoff's arInistice proposal, ac-
cording to Berlin dispatch received
today.
German newspapers demand imnedi.
ate court-marsRal of Malinoff on the
grounds of high treason. 1t is believed
his offer was due to Germany's s refusa,
to send reinforcements to Macedonia to
meet the present allied offensive.
London, Sept 27-(12:50 p. m.)-
Allied cavalry is believed to have rea-
ched the plain just south CT Uskub, ac.
cording to unofficial dispatches receiv.
ed here today. Serbian infantry, the
dispatch said, probably is from ten 10 1e
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

Concert by Campbell's Am
erican band, and vocal solo by
Alice Judd Moore in grand
stand; If irtelenlcnt weather,
in new auditorium.
Major Thornton A. Mills, U.
S. A., will speak for the fourth
liberty loan during both the
day and evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

Hit the Liberty trail and at the end
Of the trail buy Liberty bonds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27
FIRST OBJECTIVE
QUICKLY ATTAINED
IN LATEST DRIVE
Allied Forces Resume Drive
On Champagne Front This
Morning.
ALL REPORTS INDICATE
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
Prisoners Grow More Numer
Gus As Fuller Reports
Are Received Today

Paris, Sept. 27.-The French and
Americans hav, taken more than 49,
900 prisoners in their Champagne Ar
gonne drive, according to authoritative
information received here this after
noon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

The allies on the Balkan front refuse
to be baked.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

London, Sept. N.-t4:32 p. ml-The
Americans have captured Charpentry
(two miles north of VaHmnes), accord
ing to battle front dispatches received
here this afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

CONTINUED on page twO)
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27
By Fred s. Ferguson.

X X X x X x x X = X y x X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

( < K < < K X x x 4 x 4 x
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-27

London, Sept. 27.--British and Greek
troops stormed the heights of Bella
shitsa, north Of Lake Doiran, the war
office report from salonika reported to-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
T0WNSHEND ~
Jackson Jackson Wedding.

very pretty wedding took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George b.
Whitney Saturday evening, June 20
when Miss Eleanor jackson of Surry, n
H.. became the wife of Lewis jackson of
oklahoma The bride was gowned in
white talleta silk, covered with chiffon
and lace. She wore also a veil and car
ried shower bouquet of bride roses and
chiffon. She came down the stairway
while the wedding march was being
played by Mrs. Il. d. Phillips and was
attended by Miss Olive Marsh as flower
girl and Master Harold Marsh as ring
bearer The ceremony, performed by the
Rev. r. H. Bosworth, took place under
an archway of maidenhah and daisies
Following the ceremony reception
was held and refreshments were served
Among those present were Mrs. c. f.
Dalton of Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. David
Smythe, Mr. and Mrs. Holt and Mrs. John
Alderman of Hartford Conn. MIR. and
Mrs. b. Il. Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. D.
Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. a. II. Marsh, Rev
and Mrs. H. IL. Bosworth.
Immediately after the reception Mr.
and Mrs. jackson left for Il short we'd
ding tour through the northern part of
Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Miss 1heda Anderson went to Brattlc-
boro to work Thursday,
j. a. Davis spent several days in Brat
tIeboro last week, returning Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs +. u, }lank Of AIanchcs-
fer, n. H., are guests at II. +. freycn-
hagen's.
Miss Ruth Fox and Miss Helena Lugg
of Bristol, Conn, are guests of Mrs &. f..
Webster.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Downs of Hudson
Y. y, were gUests of Mrs. G. b. Williams
Thursday and Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Kcndrick of
Hartford, Conn, are visiting their daugh-
ter, Mrs C. II. Dickinson.
Ruth Brown and brother, Merle. went
Sunday to Orange, Mass To visit their
Sister, Mrs, George Johnson.
llss Florence Dickinson came Monday
from Brartleboro to spend few days
with her father, G. ". Dickinson.
Miss Lucy Swift viii give Il whcatless
demonstration IN Grange hall dining
roopl on Friday afternoon beginning at 2
c'c!cck.
c. c. Temulc has enlisted in the ,ryicr
Saturday H. wen 10 Washington 20
study IN che czp3f.mcnp stauon'of Amcr-
lean university
Burton c Hlnaday, who has been an.
p!oyad in the basket alon several years.
finished work tholo saturday night lie
Wlll assist his father on The farm
Mrs. T.. o. Fer.on. Nh, and Mr. VII
bur Heath, and Mrs. Albert He2elton and
two daughters Of Reading, Mas, were
g1lests of Rev. Josiah Hall the first OF Tie
week.
Mis- Ru,h Wheeler, who attends Dean
academy, Franklin, Mass. has come TO
spend her vacation with her mother,
/ Mrs. ". +. Wheeler. She was accompN-
ned by .chool friend, Miss Mildred Bar
Der of Franklin
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
WEST ToWNsHEND.

Mrs Lucy Stratton was in Springfield
Mass, last week
Mrs. f. NJ Felch is visiting her daughter
in Atlanta, Georgia.
Miss Mildred Eddy of Newiane is Wis.,
ting her cousin, Miss Ethelyn Grout.
Miss Katie Lawrence is entertaining
her friend, Miss Dacey of WATERFOWL,
Mass.
Mr. and Mrs 4. r. Pierce and family
of Suhield, Conn, were calling on friends
Friday
Mr. and Mrs. Burt MGndall OF Brattlc-
boro we've in town Sunday on account OF
the illness of his mother.
Mr. and Mrs C.. w, Reach OF White
River Junction were guests at the Law
renee homestead, also at William A. and
Nathan II Iawrenee's.
A. II. Wheeler, while going TO his corn
field the other morning, heard commo-
ton among the crows near the pond. On
investigating, he found a good-szed crow
struggling in the water, caught by the
foot by a mudturtle, Archie thinks this
the best crow trap he ever saw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
SOUTH NEWTAHIE.

William \. Howe has cone 20 Bel
lows Falls to work in Il machine shop.
1Tr md Mrse James \. Bcttorlev of
Dummerston hin called or Mrs. ida
T. Dunn at Mrs. Alice A. Bailey's sun
day.
ATra. Asa t. Str9tton. who srcnt a
week with her sister, Mrs. john s.
Strattou, has returned to her homo in
Springfield. Mass.
Mrs. Milton A. Binqhom and dough
Ter, Miss Aldino F. Bingham visited
AFR. and Mrs. Earl Knapp in Town
shcnd last week
Miss Margaret Morse and two
friende, Miss Margaret NcEcon and
Miss Ethel Irish, all Of BrattIoboro are
gucsts Of Mrs. e. T Brown
Mrs. Dunlon. who has been visiting
her son and daughter, Dana Dunton
md Mics Ela"" D;i'S en-" 'tcturns to
her home in East Harhratc this week.
The Red Gross meetings ut the CO.
sino Tuesday afternoon each week ot .
o'clock arc we'll established with more
than 30 women attending. Sewing and
knitting arc done.
Mrs. Lee Love attended the confer
ence called by the stare food odn.iris-
traitor Of Windham county ~ Brat
tleboro, June o. Tao whcatlcss pledge
will bc circulated for the individual
signature or those who are in circum-
stances to sign it,
Ray Jones came earl last week to
spend few days at home with Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney D. Jooos On Welncs-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05

from Boston, where he has lust complet-
cd his studies in the Burdett business
college After short vacation at
home he will 90 next week to Brattle-
boro. where he has been engaged as
boollkceper for the Dewitt Grocery
company.
Deer are reported to have done con
siderable damage to crops outside the
village. A small doc was shot about
two weeks ago at ]. H. Washer $, and
n large sx-poiut buck weighing 217
pounds was shot week ago Sunday
on John Whitaker - farm on Ncwfane
hill by his son, Harold Whitaker.
The following program will be pre-
scented at the next Grargc meeting July
40: Twenty minutes Of singing popu-
lar song chonscs, reoding, The Nest
National Grange Meeting; question
What Constitutes Good shoppers
poem, The Vermont Hired Man; dis
cussion. The lIardicst Thing in the
House or Outside; Report of Four Min
ute Speaker o. r. Wright; closing,
the new verse of Battle Hymn of the
Republic.
Those attending The Christian Endcav-
or convention at Westminster Friday
were Mr.. and Mrs. George Bush. Mrs.
r. u. Childs. Miss CAilds Mrs. Mary J..
Cushing, Mrs. F. \ Dewitt, Ralph De-
Witt, Miss Emma Noulton, Miss Maudc
Howard and two juniors, Carlotta Nido
and Frank Dewitt, jr. Westminster
West carried home the banner for at
tendance and the banner for most eff
cicnt work for the year was brought
home by the society here Wcstmin-
stcr West society also had done about
the same work for the year. Both So
cietics have taken UP the efficiency cam
paign.
Twenty-thrcc members Of Vermont
Grange OF Wardshoro visited Ncwfanc
Grange at their last meeting and pre-
scented the following program. which
was greatly cnioyed by all, being both
instructive and entertaining: lnstru-
mental music, Miss Bcryl llcflon; read
ing, Mrs. Knight; violin solo, Mr.. Ilol-
lond; recitation, Mr.. Knight; vocal
duet, Mrs. Knight and Miss Kiddcr;
monologuc, Mrs. Waite. Miss Hannah
Haloncn gave short lecture on Fin
Land hcf natiyc country, Illustrated by
about 50 storcopticon views. An excel
lent supper was served before the meet.
ing to ne9rlv "a. After the meeting
came pleasant social time with mu
sic and dancing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
War Savings Stamp Rally.

a war savings stamp rally was held in
Leland and GRAY seminary hall Friday
evening The hall was appropriately
decorated with flags and pictures and Il
fair sized audience listened TO the adj
dresses by O. f. Benson and II. +. Moi
fit OF Brattlcboro and Rev. r. II. Bos-
worth of this place. Solos by Mrs Dali
ton and MIR, Robbins and patriotic songs
by the chorus added zcst to the occasion
so that when cards were passed for
pledges the people were ready to follow
the good example given them by the peo-
pie of West Townshcnd at their rally
the night before. which good number
from this place attended.
At noon Monday TOwnshcnd had ov-
ci-subscIibcd its war savings stamp quo
tn ny over Ti0O. Thc quota was %l6,3l0.
A little missionary work that morning
put the town well over the top, and occa-
sional pledges are still coming in.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the, past thirty
five years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces, expelllng the Poi
son from the Blood and healing tho dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you will see q
great Improvement In your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid OF catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free
r. ]. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
NEWFANE
Enthusiastic War Savings Stamp Meet
inU

A few people assembled at 7.45 Fri
day night, when the victrola concert
began. Mrs. C. d. Howe put on a few
military marches and the latest war
songs. The chairman, Mr.. Newton, in
troduced Rev. T. d. Childs, who made
an interesting address, speaking half an
hour. The glee club. Messrs. Wright,
Wiswall, Heath, Thomas and Holland,
sang several selections. including The
Star Spangled Banner, America and
Battle Hymn of the Republic, with fine
spirit and were received with, great APP
plause. t@
The chairman related the story of the
canvass for pledges for war savings
stamps made by John Sparks and p. G.
Thayer in Wilhamsvillc, Rev. c. w.
Bishop, Mrs. John T.. Morse and Mrs.
Kelsey in South Newfane, and bv w.
II. Eager, Hubert Cherrie and himself
in Newfane. The total sales amounted
to $4,000.
Messrs. G. l.. Stickney and S. A.
Daniels arrived from Williamsville,
where they had spoken earlier in the
evening. Senator Daniels made an an.
peal for the cause. Mr. Sticknov took
lHC W'N'iiS III CHdi ~ anu WIN sur
prising facility got additional pledges
amounting to $1,000. Returns from
the union district were announced by
Prof. Cherrie, with further applause.
The amount was about $3.50.
Great enthusiasm was aroused by the
competition in pledging between the
women and the men. Two ladies from
Missouri joined in the game and tied
the score The meeting broke up with
everybody happy at 10 p. M A vote
of thanks was given the speakers and
glce club.
The latest returns show pledges
amounting to Sl33S3, and it is con
iidentally expected that the town viii
have invested 500 per capita by Mon
day night. The chairman of the town
w. s. S. committee pays high tribute
to the solicitors for their zeal ard Of
ficicncy and thanks them through the
press for their fidelity TO the noble
cause which they have helped to win.
As Capt Hubert Cherrie said, owe
must buy stamps to beat the Ger
mans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05

G. b. AtwoodS automobile near the Doc
Iitilc building Gt - Canal street about
o = o'clock Friday evening and was
knocked down. but The only injury the
lad received was ~ slight abrasion ON
one check, caused by coming in contact
with the sand in the street.
The boy WAS Robert l.. Dubuque, four
and half years old. lie and his mother,
Mrs. Earl c. Dubuque, live with the lat
ter's father, Elliot G. Phillips, at 10 Canal
street.
Rev Mr. Atwood formerly was pastor
Of the Congregational church in Guilford
and recently went to Georgetown, Mass,
to live, lie came here on business and to
preach in Guilford Sunday and was on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
c. II. Willard and w. II. Wheeler
,T " to ke'4e reeHfiW THHISNieessss

Frederick Butler of East Jamaica and |
sister and little niece were in town Tues
day.
Miss Stcbbins of Washington, d. c.,
spent Sunday with Miss Catherine
Plant.
Miss Mary Newton of Andovcr, Mass,
is visiting her grandfather, IL. II. Hol-
brook.
Mr.. and Mrs D. G. Smythc of Hart
ford, Conn, came to their summer home
here Friday.
Miss Jessie Rand of Athens visited her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. q.
Adams, Tuesday.
Miss Kate Holbrook of Chester is Wis
ting her nicccs, Mrs. Walter Kate and
Mrs r. l.. Fitch.
Miss Lottie Jones is home for the
summer from Chicopce Falls, where she
has been teaching.
Miss Florence Howard came home
Saturday from Mortified, Mass, where
she had been teaching.
Hayden Marsh, who had been home
ON a furlough, returned to Spartanburg,
:. c., where he is encamped.
Mrs. William r. Scott and two dauph-
ter. Pearl and Lula, of auckland, Mass.
are visiting at NJ. w. Thaycr's.
Mrs. c. +. Streetcr. who has been at
Mr. Norcross's, returned to her home in
West Medford Thursday, June p.
Miss Eunice Heath was home over
Sunday from her work at the Brooks
House pharmacy in Brattlcboro.
Sharon Holden Of Westminster West
and Miss Gladys Deal of liighgate were
visitors at Henry Sparks S Sunday.
Rev. N. A. Wood, who preached in the
baptist church rs II candidate Sunday,
was accompanied'her by his wife.
Ruth and Myrtle Sparks are spending
week with their grandmother, Mrs.
Martin Sparks, in SaXtons River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holt. of Hart
ford. Conn, were visitors at d. G..
Smyth's from Friday until Monday.
Albert l.. Thomas, a policeman in
Hartford, Conn, visited his uncle and
aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Miles. Monday.
Mrs. Charles Converse, who had been
at Mrs. Emma Eddy's some time, re-
turned to her home in Windham sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall of Pittsburg, Pa
who are at Mrs. Susie Atwood s, called
ON Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Franklin Fri
day.
The Hadassah League hald meeting
in the vcstry of the. Baptist church Fri
day. A good number were present and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
DARTS IN FRONT OF AUTO.

Robert Dubuque Struck by Mud Guard
Of Rev. G. B. Atwood's Car and Is
Knocked pown-uninjured.
a small boy darted in front of Rev.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05

The members of the Iowa Dental As
ISOLATION recently pledged themselves
Not to use any materials, supplies or
equipment made in, or supplied by, Ger
many for fifty years after the war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05

During the ten ycWs preceding ,ho ont
breal, of the war; while Great Britain was
paying off it's debt Germany and Austria
Hungary between them increased their
national debts by the enormous sum of
about Sl,5000O0,00O,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
Mort Adams is boarding at II.

Mort Adams is boarding Mt II. S.
Kiddcr's.
The school board held meeting Sat
urday night
r. L. Fitch is visiting in the northern
part of the state.
Mrs. Ellie Farwcll visited relatives in
Jamaica the first of the week.
Mrs. Frank Pierce of Orange Mass. is
visiting her brother, a. Il. Marsh.
Victor Boydcn of South Londonderry
called on friends in town Sunday
Mrs. a. f. Bcmis, who visited in town
two weeks, returned home Sunday.
Miss Eleanor Willard went Tuesday
TO girls camp near Lowell. Mass
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pier of Brattlc-
boro called at c. d. Boydcn s recently.
w. G. Adams, who had been in Wind
ham baling hay returned home Tuesday.
Marion Cummings returned Saturday
from a visit in Chester and Londondcr-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
Coed Time to Buy Wash Dress
Fabrics

Voiles still hold the lead. Figured
VoiIcs in many dainty patterns.
Plain Voilos in all this summers col
orings including thc much wanted
steel shade; 40iuch, 30c
Beach Cloth for skirts or dresses;
many colors, J5c
Costume Orepes for dresses - save
ironing. Price $50
Standings and Wash Silks, stylish
and scrviccablc, 600
White Voiles, plain or satin stripe,
SOC, 75c
White Organdies, in great demand,
SOC. 75c
Fancy Skirtings, white or sports,
plaid and stripes, 800. 75c
New Fancy Stripe Silks for summer
sport skirts. Several new patterns
just in, Price $1.55
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-11
CITY NEWS.

Masonic: Special meeting Of
Hardin lodge No. 20 tonight at 1880.
NJ. M. degree.
The board of directors Of the Y
NJ. G. A. will hold it's regular monthly
meeting tomorrow night at 1880 p. m.
A marriage license has been is
sued to Joseph Green, 50, and Leona
Curless. 49, couple from Peoria, Ill.
Vim. Haggy and John Stack, who
were arrested, charged with stealing
a victrola from Nellie Baldwin last
week, were arraigned in superior court
this morning
"A motion for a new trial and a
motion In arrest of judgment have
been fled in the case of Bennett, ad-
ministratrix vs.. the Santa Fee Railroad
company This case was recently tried
in court here and a verdict given for
plaintiff.
Personal Penitence" will be the
subject of the sermon in the revival
meetings at the Methodist Protestant
church, corner Of Twelfth and Elk
change streets, this evening at 1880.
At the morning service yesterday ten
united with the church. The evening
service was we'll attended and greatly
enjoyed by all present. The pastor,
Rev. 8. c. Benninger stated last night
that the object of the meetings is not
to make church members. but chris
tians. There will be services every
evening this week, except Saturday, at
1880, and hearty invitation is given
TO all to attend.