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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-25
A Notable Year,

Washington Star: Nineteen hun.
dred and seventeen will be remem
bered as the year in which, garbage
became an obsolete institution.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-25

Notices were sent out this after
noon to w. B. Woolley, president OF
the board of education; c. J. Smith.
secretary of the Keokuk Public library
board; William Brugman, secretary
of the Y. NJ. c. A; Mrs. Fl. w. Huis-
kamp, president of the Y. w. c. A;
REV. J. H. Matthias, secretary of the
Keokuk Ministerial association; Rev.
James Gillespie of st. Peters Cath
Ollie church and school, Rev. George
Giglinger of ST. Mary's Catholic
church and school; Messrs. Cohan and
Freidmann of the Hippodrome thea
ire; Messrs Baker and Dodge of the
Grand theatre and Rev. A. c. Ernst,
of ST. Paul's school.
! At five o'clock yesterday afternoon
the physicians of the city met in a
called session. They discussed the
matter, and held to the opinion and
signed a resolution to the effect that
the schools should be closed and chill
dren should be enjoined from attend
ing public gatherings for four weeks
or more They also want the school
buildings fumigated, and the public
buildings disinfected at intervals. 1t
was on this pressure, brought 20 bear
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-25

numbering four men and robbing the
army bank here, has been submitted
to the bureau at Washington for &C
Ition. Whisler's policy is payable to
his young son. An error he made in
making application for the insurance,
complexities the situation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-25

by the doctors, that the board of
health signed it's order today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-25

Acting on the recommends
ton of the doctors of Keokuk,
the board of health this morn
ing ordered all public build
ings in Keokuk closed to chill
dren up to eighteen years of
age. The board of health is
composed of the mayor, Com
missioners Hilpert and Hickey
and DR.. g. H. Fegers. The or
der includes schools, moving
picture theatres, Sunday
schools and churches, Y. M. G.
A. and Y. w. G. A, the public
library, and in fact every
place where children congre-
gate. The period of probation
is four weeks. The doctors in
q meeting yesterday afternoon
declared that the order should
be taken to safeguard the
health of the children from
scarlet fever, which the doc
tors seem to think is reaching a
serious stage here.
There are thirty-five cases in
the city, the board of health
physician stated today. It
was said that four new cases
were reported this morning.
Twenty-Five cases affect chill
dren of school age, as near as
could be ascertained.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-25
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FOR WEAK LUNGS

or throat troubles that threaten to become
chronic. this Calcium compound will be
found effective. The handiest form yet
devised. Free from harmful or habit
50 cents q box, including war tax
For sale by al druggists
Erkn,au Laboratory. Phiiad.iphta
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

ceptional. His theory exceedingly
plausible. The results are yet to be
realized.
Madison Weaver, the old Missouri
War Horse, delivered a discourse on
the all popular subject, SHOULD Mis-
souri, Go Dry?" When he had finish
ed, the audience was convinced that
Missouri should be everything but
dry.
The sumptuous repast was prepared
by Mr.. Mcknight, proprietor of the
Cafe De Luxe who spared no pains in
making this banquet a success in
every particular. The room was beau
tifully decorated with flags, buntings
and ferns which added very much to
the splendor Of the occasion.
Our favorite and popular physician,
DR.. E. B. Ramsey, is due much credit
for his activity in bringing about the
success of the banquet. Mr.. G. F.
jackson and Mr.. Lemuel Sheppard
rendered elegant service in the selec-
ton of the good things that were
served.
The following menu was served:
Celery Olives Green Onions
Tomato Salad Cocktails
Roast Young Turkey
Cranberry Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Lettuce Bits Green Peas
Country Boiled Ham
Budweiser
Wine Punch
Black Coffee Cigars
The audience closed by singing my
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Prof. w. H. Harrison, Principal of
the Attacks School, and his splendid
corps of teachers again demonstrated
that they are ever on the job when
it comes to P~hilanthropic acts last
Thursday when they gathered togeth-
er money and provisions amounting
to $4,000 and sent to the following
institutions: Wheatley-Provident Hos
pital, Orphans Home and Associated
Charities. Would that more would
follow their example.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Mrs. Mahalia Marshall Leatherbury,
after an illness of several years.
passed away at her residence, 1000
Garfield avenue, Wednesday night at
1920 o'clock. The funeral services
will be held from the Ebenezer A. M.
e. Church Sunday at 200 P. M. Pre-
siding Elder DIR. A. A. Gilbert will Of
ficiate. She leaves to mourn her de-
mise a devoted husband, daughter,
three sisters, one niece and one
nephew. The remains will be laid to
rest in Highland cemetery.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30
NEGRO DEMOCRACY CELEBRATE,

Continued from Page ~
ing-Democracy, and commend to his
aid-Him who knoweth all under
standing.
The prolonged ovation rendered DR..
VIM. j. Thompkins was a fitting evil
dence of their appreciation of his
merits as an organizer in successful
ly bringing together these workers
and men and so placing Negro Dem
ocracy on a higher plane than it has
ever been before in Kansas City. He
has a wide range of vision and is
quite in harmony with the spirit of
the times; for he is a great student
of the new and modern Democracy
as it effects the Negro.
Felix H. Payne took for his subject
"The Negro in the World War;" and
in very forcible and elegant language
expressed in the most philosophic
strain, with a magnificent splendor of
diction convinced his audience that he
was a student of Modern History and
that he is not only found in the pro-
cession with modern historians, but
is keeping step with the march. His
discourse was all that could be expect
ed and was filled with gems of ora
tory which called forth from the audi
ence a series of rousing applauses
which lasted several minutes. Other
very fine remarks were made.
Prof. ]. L. f. Talton, old line Demo-
crat, delivered a mastery address on
Our Organization. His address COW
cred the scope and work of the things
accomplished. He is regarded as Il
strong factor in both city and state.
o. j. Brooks presented a forceful
argument on the Adherence to Dem
ocracy, his argument was magic and
he deserves to be termed the little
electric wire of the organization.
DR.. A. D. Bradbury sang a baritone
solo which brought forth tremendous
applause and called for an encor
DR.. l.. M. Tillman's address on the
Significance of Recent Election" was
a beautiful analysis and displayed the
fact that he had a most excellent COM
prehension of the future.
Ike Mitchells discourse on Old
Bourbon Democracy was a revelation
to many of the converts and older
members. His characteristics and
manner of discourse was enjoyed and
he displayed that "brevity is the soul
of wit"
John Bailey in reviewing the past"
pictured the heights obtained but laid
much stress upon the depth from
which we have come. 1t was indeed
a grand old story which will not be
forgotten.
Tom Bibbs' discourse IN the Future
of the Eleventh Ward" was timely.
He showed that under the present ar
rangement of things that the bad
showing the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and
Eleventh precincts had made, was due
in both the last city, and recent
county elections to the fact that the
white men who still dictate the pol
icy of the wards are not working in
harmony with the men who can de-
liver the votes.
VIM. Maupin's address on "Our
Friends" was true to the letter, and
appreciated. One was thoroughly con-
WINGED who they were when he had
finished.
Walter Pritchett's discourse on the
Future of the Fifth Ward" was a
new revelation. When he shall have
regulated the Fifth Ward he will have
accomplished a wonderful work.
Prof. c. H. X. Stewart gave a fine
analysis on What the Party Should
Do by 1920" His philosophy was ex
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30
CARD oE THANKS.

We wish to thank Il many friends
for the sympathy and beautiful floral
offerings in the recent death of our
dear cousin, Mrs. America Kinney
who was over 1O2 years of age and
departed this life November %, 1918
Mrs. America B. Robinson,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Graves,
Mrs. Julia Cornell,
Mrs. Sallie Washington,
Cousins.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Mr.. N. s. Adkins, the hustling Dep
uty for the American Woodmen, who
has just recovered from two weeks
illness, is seen each day on the streets
shaking hands with his many friends.
Mr.. Adkins was instrumental in max
ing Kansas City safe for Woodcraft
and his many friends are glad to see
him again at his post.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Mr.. Nose C. Ricketts, of Pittsburgh,
Pa, is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Ricketts,, 141O Jackson
avenue, this city. Mr.. Ricketts, will
be here until Christmas and will then
so to California for the winter. He
was formerly a resident of this city
and his many friends will be glad to
know that he is doing well.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30
NOTICE.

Oak Leaf Art Club will meet Deem
Der 6 at the residence of Mrs. Maggia
Ward, 1926 Michigan. Important
Business. All members please be
present.
MAYBELLE SMITH, Secretary.
LULU GOODWIN, President.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Country IT'S of Thee" which ended an
occasion long to be remembered in the
hearts of the people of Kansas City.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30
CARD oE

Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Smith, 2420
Woodland avenue, wish to thank their
many friends, clubs, and organizations
for the kindness, words of sympathy
and flowers during Mrs. Smiths re-
cent illness.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Mr.. G. v. Miller of Anaconda, Mont,
is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs.
Cornelia Muse Daley, of 2314 Michi-
gan venue. Mr.. Miller will remain
through the holidays.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30
Taxi Steam heated. David Allen.
Bell Phones East $500 and East 4154.

Mrs. Hattie Bradshaw left Tuesday
night to attend the Dedicatory SER
vices Of Poro College at st. Louis, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Sandwiches of all kinds will be
found at the Clipper dance. Don't
eat until you get there.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Buy your canned goods at a reason
able price December 2 at the Clipper
dance.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Aprons for sale al the Clippers
dance December 2.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

You can buy Gatherings at the
Clipper dance.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

4 Anything you can think of will be
found on sale at the Clipper Dance
December End.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

The Church of Ascension, st. Pan
creas Guild, Melrose Chapter, L'Alle
gro Club and other organizations will
sell goods at the Clippers Bazaar, De
cember 2.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Chilli for sale at the Clipper dance
December 2.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

The First Baptist Church held
Thanksgiving service at HOO a. m.
Rev. Boren officiated. In the evening
a Musicale was given at the Church,
525 Nebraska avenue, and a large
audience was present.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Parker of Fort
Scott, Kan, after spending several
days with their son and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. S. v. Bouldin went to Law
renee, Kan, to visit another daugh-
ter.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. William Jackson spenr
Thanksgiving in Leavenworth, Kan.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30
KANSAS CITY, A
By Mrs. Effie Grant Hardy.
by Mrs. Effie Grant Hardy.

By Mrs. Effie Grant Hardy.
Kansas City, Kansas, is certainly
showing her loyalty to the boys lover
there by sending Christmas boxes.
Our representative saw boxes being
sent to Messrs. Banks, Stanley and
Huitt l.. Robinson.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-30

rev. anu MTS. "A. l.. Hdrkor OF tOrI
Scott, Kan, after spending several
days with their SOL and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. S. V. Bouldin went to Law
renee, Kan, to visit another daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Marguerite Brown was the
happy recipient of a letter from her
brother, John Banks, who is serving
his country "over there" Mr.. Banks
writes that he is well and would be
delighted with the country if he could
move all of his friends over there.
New York City could do no more"
That was the sentiment expressed by
Mrs. Ruth Bradley Sanford at the
luncheon given by the L'Allegro Club.
Six tables spread with hand embroi-
dered luncheon sets were laden with
a menu consisting of roast turkey,
mashed potatoes, and peas, hot rolls,
celery stalks filled with cream cheese,
lemon ice cake and cafe noir. Mrs.
Sanford as guest of honor was seated
at the table in front of which vas a
beautiful bouquet of white bridal
roses. To say that she is happy is
expressing it mildly. She is still the
same Ruth Bradley and, although she
will reside in the East, the West will
always claim and love her.
Mrs. Maco Faulkner of 1908 N. 9Th
street, is happy because of a letter
received from her brother, Wayman
Stanley. Wayman was one of West
ern University's best halfbacks and
we can judge the kind of work he is
doing lover there"
Thanksgiving services at the Met
ropolitan Temple. A wonderful ser
mon was preached by Rev. D. A.
Holmes and many members and
friends were in attendance.
Mrs. Maud Beck is planning a re
turn to Topeka, Kan, next week. Mrs,
Beck was Miss Glover of 531 Nebras.
ka avenue, before her marriage to Mr..
Earl Beck, Principal Director at the
"Y" at Camp Funston.
Mrs. Luella Scott, $40 Nebraska
avenue, heard from her son, Sergt
Huitt L. Robinson, and he writes that
he expects to return home soon.
Mrs. w. B. Holmes entertained the
Merry Matrons at the residence OF
Mrs. Thos. H. Dickson, 1860 N. 9Th
street, November 23.
Mrs. Tillie Johnson and daughter
hrs. Storey, returned this week from
the Conference held in Mexico, Mo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-02
James o. Croker.

One of the best known men of the older
generation In Norway was James o.
Croker, who died at his home in that
town Tuesday morning, June 20, after q
final illness of some weeks. Mr.. Croker
was born in Paris Dec. 4, 1871, the son
of Calvin and Lydia (Thayer) Croker.
he came from Colebrook, N. a., to Nor
way in 1854, and May II, 1865, married
Miss Adelia A. Higgins, daughter Of
Thomas and Lucy A. (Bearce) Higgins.
In partnership with his father-in-law
he went into the hardware business,
which was conducted for years under the
firm name of Higgins & Croker. After
the death Of Mr.. Higgins he continued
the business on his own account, until
about six years ago he sold out and
retired. At that time he had been In
business In the same place for little
less than forty-nine years.
Mr.. Croker was In town Office fol-
many years, and for some years was
chairman of the selectmen. Politically
be was Republican, and in religion q
Universslist. As business man and q
citizen be was held in universal respect.
he was q member of Oxford Lodge, F.
and A. NJ, and past high priest OF
Oxford Chapter, r. A. N.
He is survived by his wife, and one
daughter, Mrs. Estelle Bell, who has
been with her parents since the death OF
Mr.. Bell some years ago.
The funeral was held Thursday after
noon, attended by Rev. Charles r. Ten
ney of Southbridge, Mass. Oxford
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, was In charge, and
gave the service of the order at the
house and at the grave. Burial was in
Pine Grove Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-02

% accept 3 clerical position at Hebron.
A homo at Hebron u ready for them
after wedding trip. Both are among
our most highly esteemed young people
At the homo Of the brides parents ID
West Stoneham Tuesday afternoon, H.
Knox Bickford Of Norway and Miss Win
nifred Isabelle McKeen were united 10
marriage. The Rev. Arthur T. Stray Of
Auburn offlciated, using tho double ring
service. Miss Sara I. NcKeen, . sister
Of the bride, attended her, and the
groom's brother, Robert +. Bickford Of
Norway, was best man. Only the I'm
mediate families were present ct thu
ceremony, which Was performed on the
lawn.
The bride wore . suit OF ivory serge
combined with moire silk, and white
bat, and carried white roses. The house
decorations were Of ferns and daisies
red and white roses.
Mr.. Bickford ID the son of Mrs. Emma
Bickford Of Norway. he graduated
from Norway High School in 1908, and
has for some time been expert gem cut.
ter 1T the r. r. Bickford lapidary estab.
lishment. The bride is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. McKeen Of Stone.
ham. She 10 . graduate of Norway High
School in the class of 1915. After grad.
uation she taught school In Norway fol
time, and has since been employed In
the Office of the CARROLL Jefferson shoe
factory until this spring, when she
taught school In Albany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bickford are spending
their honeymoon ct cottage on Lake
Keewaydin, Stoneham, and will reside
In Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-02
George Austin Sanders.

The body of George Austin Sanders,
ESQ, was brought from Boston to South
Paris for burial Saturday.
Mr.. Sanders passed number of sum-
mers In Paris and is we'll known here.
de married Paris girl, who was Minnie
j., daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler
Garland.
He was q member of the Boston Bar
and practiced his profession In that city
for some years before his sickness. he
was a Baptist In religious views and q
prominent member of fremont Temple.
He was highly respected young man
and beloved by friends and associates in
his profession and church.
He had been sick with an incurable
disease for some time and passed his
last two years In hospital. His death
occurred Tuesday, June 25. The funer-
al was in Boston and the interment In
Riverside Cemetery, South Paris. His
age was SO years.
Beside his wife mentioned above and
two brothers and sisters, he leaves three
children, q daughter Ruth and two sons
Loren and Garland to mourn his loss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-02
Base Ball.
GARDINER HIGH 1;w. P. h. 8. o.

GARDINER HIGH !; W. p. b. 8. U.
In q hsrd-fought game on Quimby
Field, Gardiner, June Goth, Gardiner
High School won the championship Of the
state by defeating West Paris High o.
The game throughout Was pitchers
battle between Manson and Bacon, with
the latter having the better of the argu'
ment, the only run Of the game being
unearned. Both pitchers allowed two
hits, although the two obtained by
Gardiner were most decidedly Of the
scratch" variety and on strike.outs the
West Paris man was far ahead Of bis
opponent.
In base running, however, the home
team was superior, and this spoiled
West Paris chances for the game on
several occasions. The Gardiner team
was we'll balanced, but for any marked
superiority over West Paris there was
nothing of the kind. The largest crowd
of the season in the city was kept on its
toes till the last man was out In the
ninth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-02
The Coming Chautauuua.

The directors Of the local Chautauqua
Association held meeting at the home
Of the president, E. N. SWEET of Norway,
Tuesday evening, and chose committees
and discussed arrangements for this
years session of the Community Chau-
tauqua.
Dates this year are July 81 to % inclu-
sive, and the place as before is the coun-
ty fair grounds. The automobiling will
be good, and it is expected that the street
railway will be In commission, so that
transportation will be easy.
A program having much to do with
matters of the war will be presented this
year. On the fourth page of this issue
of the Democrat, in the advertising
columns, will be found an outline of it.
Later 1t will be given in full.
Season tickets sufficient to meet the
guarantee were pledged last year, though
q few will not be redeemed because of
removal from town or absence on mill
tary duty. However, 1t Is hoped to in.
crease the attendance over that of pre-
vi0us years, and the ticket committee
will in due time make an active canvass.
From the experience of the past two
years We may safely expect q series of
entertainments which will entertain and
edify. Don't make any other plans for
week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-02
Albert c. Fogg Killed.

Albert c. Fogg, lately of Auburn but
formerly Of Norway, who had been work
ing for about two months for the Texas
Co. at Bath, was hit by big
piece of steel Saturday afternoon, receiv.
ing injuries from which he died in the
hospital q few hours later. The piece
of steel, which was being hoisted, slipped
and fell, striking him just above the
abdomen, causing internal injuries.
He Was the son Of George O. and Eva
L. (Noyes) Fogg of Norway, and was
born in that town March 10, 1890. he
was educated in the Norway schools and
worked in that town until . few years
ago, later going to Auburn. Besides his
parents he leaves one daughter, five
years of age, who lives with her grand
parents at Norway, and three brothers,
Lewis w., Percy Y. and Linwood E..
younger than he, who are al In the
United States service.
The remains were brought to Norway,
where the funeral will DO held.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-02
A.. Kinsman Hill.

A. Kinsman Hill died Monday morn
ing, June "a, at his farm in Norway on
the Otisfield road. For years Mr.. Hill
had been severely afflicted with asthma,
at one time going west hoping for relief,
but without success. He was born In
Paris April 8, 1S49, the son of Daniel Z.
and Nancy (Hsll) Hill. On June 20,
1878, be married Miss Hannah Cannon
of Norway, and soon after bought the
farm where he has since lived. he was
a member of Norway Grange. Mrs. Hill
died In 1909. He leaves three children,
Roscoe c., who has always lived on the
home farm, Mrs. Ida Douglass of Bethel,
aud Daniel of West Paris. One sister,
Mrs. Rose J. Movers of Norway, also
survives.
The funeral on Wednesday was at
tended by Rev. N. o. Baltzer. Burial
was In Riverside Cemetery, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-02
Walton S. Merrill.

While ct Waterford, where he was
engaged in light work, Walton 8. Merrill
Of South Paris died quite suddenly Sat-
urday morning, - the result of shook
from which he did not rally. Mr.. MGR
rill WAS 76 years Of age. He was born
in Norway, the son OF James and Cattle
rine (Frencb) Merrill, and most Of bis
life was spent In that town. For about
ten years he had lived on Alpine Street,
on the Paris side.
He married in 1858 Hattie 81. johnson,
who survives him, - do their two chill
dren, Irving Merrill Of South Paris and
Mrs. Hollis Doughty Of Trap Corner,
Paris.
The funeral st 1890 Monday morning
IVES attended By Rev. Chester Gore
Miller ct the residence on Alpine Street.
Burial IVES ct North Norway. s.