The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-06

l never could be satisfied with less.
He was so strong and well, my little
/ gave my days and nights to keep
Called in fresh air and sunlight to
my aid,
Good food and play, all healthful
things Of life.
/ wanted physical perfection, for
/ never could be satisfied with less.
He was so bright and clever. my big
son!
l sent him to the very best of schools,
Denying self that he might know no
lack
OF opportunity to do his best,
Or feel no door of progress closed to
him.
I never could be satisfied with less.
And yet-but now-my well-beloved
For your perfection can pay the
price?
Or would l have you play the COW
ards part,
With selfish, shriveled soul too small
10 uWSll
Within so flair a frame? Is that my
choice?
II sought the best. Shall l be salts
fled with less?
Nav. I would have you honorable, my
son
Just, loyal, brave and truthful, scorn-
ing fear
And lies and meanness-ready to de-
fend
Your home, your mother, and your
country's flag.
He's gone Dear God! With bleeding
heart / know
II still could not be satisfied with
less!
Annual p. e. o. Meeting.
The P. e. o. chapter held Its an
nual meeting last night at the home
of Mrs. r. L.. Reid, who was assisted
in entertaining by Miss Solomon.
Mrs. Charles Dickinson presided, an
nual reports were made and the FOL
lowing officers elected for the year:
President-Mrs. G. J. CHRISTENSEN
Vice president-Mrs. H. G. Beeson.
Recording secretary-Miss Helen
| Sheppard.
Corresponding secretary-Miss Har-
riet Solomon.
Treasurer-Miss Harriet Fulton.
Chaplain-Mrs. W. j. Fulton.
GUARDIANS. C. w. Durrett.
Journalist-Miss Nettie Younker.
Pianist-Miss Anna Sheppard.
The chapter will spend the day
Thursday at the Red Cross rooms in
the Masonic building, with a noon
luncheon at the Y. w. G. A. All mem
bers are urged to give a part or all
of the day t Red Cross work
No Meeting Tomorrow.
! There will be no meeting OF the
West Keokuk Red Cross auxiliary to.
morrow afternoon, because OF lack or
sewing material. Members will please
note the postponement Of the meet
ing.
Baby Welfare League.
The Baby Welfare league was en-
ltertained yesterday afternoon by MISS
lCelestine Dickey. The newly elected
president, Miss Madeline Marty,
presided, and routine reports were
made by Miss Helen Pond and MISS
Mary Louise Kiedaisch. Misses Mary
Bell and Leanore Weber were re-
ceived as new members, and James
Mccarthy. Jr., was q 70 tne
iunior membership roll. Mrs. T. H.
| Board, No. l Park place, will enter
tain the league at the meeting In
April.
I Annual Meeting Tomorrow.
Tho benevolent Union will hold Its
annual meeting tomorrow morning at
10 O'Clock at the home Of Mrs. ID. a
Collier. Annual reports will be made
! and officers elected.
Maccabees Masquerade.
The Lady Maccabees entertained
at a masquerade party Monday even.
ing. at which sixty members ana
| friends were present. A short mus
ical was given by Mrs. Carrie,
ton. who sang, and by Charles ana
Horace PAXTON, who gave violin ana
| niano numbers. Refreshments were
served during the evening.
C.. L. Club.
The c. T.. club will be entertained
tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. Harry
Arnold. 1921 Des Moines street
Married Saturday.
Saturday. March 2, at the home o.
Rav McElree. SG3 Franklin street
occurred the marriage Of Louis w
Dumenil, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. v
Dalmenil, to Nessie NJ. Doherty, daugh
ter Of J. i. Doherty. both 81 near
Argyle. The groom is a prominent
farmer of that place, while the bride
10 one of Lee county's most popular
teachers, where she has beer engage
in teaching the past few years
III air many friends extend to them
their hearty congratulations. The,
will be at home after June 1, neal
Argyle, Iowa
Party at CLUB.
Invitations have been issued te
Keokuk club members and tneii
ladies' to an auction bridge card part,
In the club room parlors Friday even
ing, at 1880 o'clock. There VIII pf
lIadv and gentleman prizes and tn,
lparty Will be an informal one.