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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Leander Richardson
Author and Critic Dies From
Pneumonia at Age of g.

Leander Richardson, author, editor
and critic, died yesterday from pneu-
monia at his home, 1870 West Forty-sey-
enth Street He was sixty-two years
old, and for the last three years had
been publicity director for the World
Film Company.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and
started his literary career as a news
paper man. His first position was with
"The Boston Herald" He became part
owner. of "The Dramatic News" and
later he was dramatic critic for "The
New York Times" Subsequently he be-
came editor of CHE New York En-
quircr."
He wrote several novels and plays,
among the former being 1.-THE Dark
City" Lord Dunmersley" and Gas Ye
Sow"
His widow and four children survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m.
Tomorrow in st. Malachy's Roman Cath
olic Church, Forty-ninth Street and
Eighth Avenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Heifetz TO Be Heard at
Diet Kitchen Benefit

The annual concert for the benefit
of the New York Diet Kitchen Asso-
citation will be held In the large ball
room of the Waldorf-Astora to-n1or-
row morning. Jascha Heifetz, the Rus
sian violinist; Miss Mabel Garrison
and Charles Trowbridge Tittman will
be the artists. The proceeds will go
to buy milk for babies end to help
support the eight health stations Of
the association, where mothers are in
structed in the care Of themselves and
their infants. Tickets at SIS each may
be obtained at the door Tomorrow
The patronesses include Mrs. Lind
ley NJ Garrison, Mrs. Edward NJ.
House, Mrs. Charles B. Alexander, Mrs.
HcSry Phipps. Mrs Newbold lie Roy
Edgar. Mrs. William Douglas Sloane,
Mrs. Charles F. Hughes, Mrs. Joseph
II. Choate, Mrs. Ogden Reid. Mrs.
James Speyer. Mrs. William Person
Hamilton, Mrs. f. Henry Hartman,
Mrs. Edgar S. Auchincloss, Mrs. Col
gate Hoyt, Mrs. Archibald Duane Pell,
Mrs. Edwin Gould, Mrs. John Henry
Hammond and Mrs. Lewis Stuyvesant
Chanler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Chicago Women
Open Big Battle
Against Saloon
Petition With More Than
$4,000 Signatures Is
Placed on File
fSpecist CovresD0udemce7

lopec10t OTreSV0T6eTCeJ
CHICAGO, Feb. with the filing of
their petition demanding the placing on
the official ballot Of the "wet" and dry
question at tho coming election, the
women and the members Of the "dry''
Chicago Federation are preparing to
wage an intensive campaign to kill the
retail liquor traffic in this city.
The petition, which bears more than
$4,000 sigratures-3O,0 900 more than
needed---was carried last night to the
offices Of the Election Commission by
policemen, who bore it on their shout
ders and were escorted by six women,
all mothers Of soldiers now serving
with the armies Of the United States.
The weight Of the petition was slightly
moro than two hundred pounds, and It
was presented for fling by Bishop
Thomas Nicholson on behalf of the local
"dry" federation.
On the last day for the fling Of the
document one hundred women of tie
CITY, Under tie direction of Mrs. Ella s..
Stewart. president of tho Chicago Won-
ans Club, worked till nearly midnight
obtaining signatures. They covered ali
parts OF the town and in their task they
dfd not neglect tho travellers on the
elevated and surface lines. Theatres
and restaurants, too, were invaded and
women and men citizens alike were en-
treated to sign the appeal. Very few
refusals were Forthcoming.
That the campaign will be an expen.
a;ve one was intimatcd by Philip Var
row, who IL IN charge Of the field work
Of the "drYo orGanization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Gustave Schirmer
Is Sued by Actress
$4,000 Breach of Promise Ac-
ton Against Newly Welded
Music Publisher

Gustave Schirmer. Of G. schirmer,
tneg3 East Forty-third Street. music
publishers, who has been married for
less than two months, was a surprised
man yesterday when he was served
with a summons and complaint in a
breach of promise suit. The plaintiff,
who alleges that Mr.. Schirmer prom
lsed TO we'd her and then made an
other his bride, is Miss Grace Fisher,
an actress. She asks $50 900 damages.
Miss Fisher says in her complaint,
filed in the Supreme Court yesterday,
that the alleged promise by Mr..
Schirmer was made on February "a,
1917, at the Hotel Knickerbocker. On
December 13 last she says she learAed
that Mr.. Schirraer was married TO Miss
Florence Powers.
Mr.. Schirmer said yesterday: at is
true that l have met Miss Fisher, but
that is ALL never promised to marry
her and never thought of doing so. NV
defence will be an absolute denial Of
Miss Fishers allegation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Fire Gusts School Board
It Takes Quarters in East 57th
Street Tomorrow

The Board Of Education and it's en-
tire force will move tomorrow from
the fire-scarred and water-soakcd
structure on Park Avenue and Fifty
ninth Street, to- Public School, No. So,
in East Fifty-seventh Street, there to
remain for at least two or three weeks.
DIR. Gustave Straubenmuller, acting
superintendent Of schools, was offered
four floors, the twenty seventh to the
thirtieth. inclusive, in the Municipal
Building, but decided to decline the
offer. because Of the distance between
the Municipal Building and the ruins
where most Of the records are still in
tact
Board Of Education officials yester-
day estimated the damage to the build
ing at about $4,000. The most serious
loss was sustained by the Building De-
r'artmeft, nearly all Of whose blue
prints and other plans for now school
structures, were DESTROYED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Captain Daniel Delehantv

Captain Daniel Delehanty, U. S. ~.
retired, brother of Justice Francis B.
Delehanty, eft the Supreme Court, died
at his home in Pelham, yesterday,
aged seventy-two. Death was due to
Bright's disease. which came from ex-
posure in the Spanish-Ameriean War.
Captain Delehanty was in command of
the gunbcat Swanee, of Santiago, Cuba.
Prior to the Spanish-American War
CaPtain Defehanty was governor of
Sailors Snug Harbor, Staten Island. He
returned to this post after the war.
He was also at one time Supervisor of
New York Harbor.
Captain Delehanty leaves a widow,
and three children. two of them lieu
tenants in the United States army
stationed at Camp Upton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

The marriage of Miss Margaret v.
Seligman, daughter Of the late Isaac
Newton Seligman and Mrs. Sellgman,
TO Samuel Adoiph Lewlsohn, took place
Yesterday afternoon az the home Of
her mother. So West Fifty-fourth
Street. Owing to mourning it was a
very quiet affair, and only relatives
were present ct tho ceremony, which
was performed by The Rev. Dr. II. P.
Enelow. The bride, who was given
away by her brother, Lieutenant Jo-
seph Seligman, was in a gown of white
satin and lace, and wore tulle veil
arranged with oranges blossoms. Mrs.
Waiter Rothschi1d, daughter Of Felix
Warburg, in rose colored chiffon, was
the brides matron of honor and onlv
attendant.
Joseph r. CulIman, jr., served as best
man and the ushers were Franz Levi
sohn. Edgar Rossin, Eustace selieman
and Captain Arthur NJ. Wolf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewisohn will spend
their honeymoon in Florida.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Ruth Peabody
Is Engaged to
Capt. Fleming
Announcements of Several
Other Betrothals In
terest Society

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Forrest Pea
body, of Lake George, n. Y, and Santa
Barbara, Cal, who are spending the
winter in New York, at the Hotel De-
Won, have made known the engagement
of their daughter. Miss Ruth Peabody,
to Captain, David Fleming, Sd, son Of
David Fleming, Of Harrisburg, Penn.
Miss Peabody attended Miss Porters'
School, at Pennington, Conn, and Cum
p1esed her education abroad. Size
made her debut in 1918. She is now
an active worker in the Mayfair War
Relief. Captain Fleming is a gradu-
ate of Princeton, Glass rs. He at
tended the Officers Training Camp. at
Plattsburg, and is now stationed witG
the 302d Infantry, at Camp Deveas,
Aver, Mass.
Miss Irene Turnure to Wed
Another engagement just announced
is that of Miss Iseae Turnurc, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Turnure,
Of 1f5 East Thirty-sixth Street to En-
sign Rudolph II. Kissel, jr.. son OF
Rudolph II. Kissel, OF this city. Miss
Turnure is granddaughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Turnure and
also of Charles Lanier. Her brotner,
George e. Turhure, jr., is in the avn
alton service and is now in France.
Ensign Kissel, who enlisted in the
Naval Reserve, soon after the country
entered the war, has been promoted 10
Assistant Paymaster. His brother,
Gustav II. Kissel, is in the aviation Sec
ton Of the Signal Corps.
Miss Potter Engaged
MI. and Mrs Edward Clarkson Pct
ter, Of Clearview, Wcstchester. N. T.,
have announced the engagement of
Potter. to Max Baldwin Kaesche, jr.,
son CT M. and Mrs. Max Baldwin
Kaesche, of $40 West Seventy-seccnd
Street. Miss Potter's mother, who was
Miss Emily Havemeyer. is daughter
of the late Theodore A. Havcmeyer, and
her father is son of the late Edward
T. Potter and nephew of the late
Bishop Henry Goldman Potter. MISS
Potter is a sister OF Mrs. w. Gordon
Coogan, Mrs. Charles II. Jackson, Mrs.
Eugene J. Cronin, Edward c. Potter, jr.,
Thomas w Potter. who is serving with
the American Aviation Corps, in
4
Potter, of the Military Police, and
Lieutenant Charles R. Potter, L. S. N.
Brigadier General and Mrs Alfred t.
Bradley announce the engagement Of
their daughter, Miss Harriet Bradley,
to the Rev. Frank FIT. of this city
Miss Bradley is a graduate OF Vassar,
Class '13. and received the degree of
doctor of philosophy from Columbia
University last year. She is now as
sistant professor Of economics at Vas
sar Her father, Brigadier General
Bradley, is in France as Chief Surgeon
of the American Expeditionary Force
Her mother is engaged in Red Cross
work.
The Rev Mr. Pitt is a graduate of
Williams, Glass u and of the Union
Theological Seminary and Columbia
University. He is acting minister of
the First Reformed Church, of Brook
Ign, and also is on the staff of the
Presbyterian Church of the Sea and
Land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Miss Taylor Married
To Valentino Molina
Rev. Martin Performs Ceremony
Before Relatives at Home of
keene' q Cranddaushter


Miss Dorothy Keehe Taylor; daughter
OF Mrs. Edward /. Frost and yrand-
daughter Of the late James h. Keene,
was married to Valentino Molina, of
Lsnnoxvilie, Quebec, Canada, yester-
day afternoon at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frost, s63 Park Avenue. The
ceremony was performed By the Rev.
William D. Martin, of st. Patriek's
Cathedral, in the presence Of only rela-
twes afid few iitifnate friends. The
bride wore q gown Of whftA satin,
trimmed with vAlencieniiss lace and a
tulle veil edEed with the same kind of
lace. Mrs. Talbot j. Taylor, IT,, sister
ir-law Of the bride, was the rnatron Of
honor and only attendant. She vas in
yellow lace over white satin, and wore
a hat Of liIad-cofofed tuIie. She car
ried q bouquet Of anemones. Andrew
Talbot Jones served as best man. There
were no ushefs.
Mr.. Molina is d son of the late Man
uel Gonzales Molina, Of Savannah, Ga.
Mr. and Mrs. Molina will spent the
remainder Of the winter at 863 Park
Avenue, and in the summer will go to
Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Wife Sues for $50, 600

:. Mrs. Frederieka l.. Pearson. who
lives at Breton Hall, was sued for
$4,000 in the Supreme Court yester-
day by Mrs. Frances F. Abbott for the
alleged alienation of the plaintiffs has
band. Charles. A. Abbott, formerly Of
Washington: Mrs, Abbott said that she
was married to Abbott in 1897. He left
her in November, 1915, she asserts
For four months before this separa-
ton, it is alleged by Mrs. Abbott, her
husband showed much attention to Mrs.
Pearson. She charges that the defend
ant enticed her husband from her and
has since detained and harbored lin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Tweedy--MaveY

NEWPORT, R. L., Feb. Miss Rosa
lie Minturn Mayer, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd Minturn Mayer, of this city,
and First Lieutenant Albert William
Tweedy, of Camp Upton, son of Mr..
and Mrs: John Tweedy, of Poughkeep-
sic, N. T., were married at the home Of
the bride here this afternoon. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Stanley c. Hughes of Trinity Church,
head, of Philadelphia, a cousin of the
bride.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
DR.. Charles Parker LYMAN

LOS ANGELES, Feb DIR. Charles
Parker Lyman, for fifteen years dean
Of the Harvard School of Veterinary
Medicine, at Cambridge, Mass, died
here last night at the home of rela-
tive, after long illness. DR.. Lyman
was seventy, years Of age. He retired
from thu Harvard faculty in 1902.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

,.rxroN RTSSELL-On Saturday, Feb
.s,ry >. in the rec;ory of st. Patrick 8
rs,kedfal by Monsignor l,ave.fc Doro-
~ Russell. OF West New Brighton, Stat
!" Island. to Lieutenant Daniel IL. Fen
Inn. o. r. c. No cards.
,,rfsrI.-HAHN- Mr.. and Mrs. Max Hahn
"n nnnouncc the marriage of their daughter.
Adele, to Sergeant William Leon Meisel.
U.S.A.
.rowERS- MrNAFlE- In New York City.
fsbruary +. at the Church of the Trans
acuration. by the Rev. Or. Houphton. Ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Observation-Disclosures

Miss Marian Otis McPherron, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred NJ Otis, of
II Hollywood, Cal, was married to Ensign
Theodore Eaton Hammond, of the
submarine division, U. S. n. r., yes
terday, in the Congregational Church
at Forest Hills, Long Island. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Will
lam H. Day, of Bridgeport, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Fire Record

a. NJ
/. U5-fS3o wilkins av., Tho Bronx: HemstitcDdDs
&C.. trtins.
2S0-44S West 5lst st., Owl Club; eight
42o-lS West 114tli ST. Jewish synagogue triNing
690-S5 Jefferson st.. Jacob Garlic no damage
S43-l9 West IJ6th St. olica Phillips: triftl.x
10 0e-3S0 East I02rf ST.. unknown slight
II 3G-232 West 2lst ST.. Louise Gerdhon: trnipS
S:25-l20 East o3Sth St. The Bronx: Amelia AIT
ner: triflfng
3:4j-l Union Square: unknown; trifing
4:50-ST Duane St. Barclay estate; unknown
5:l0-Ienox and 10th ST.. +; automobile: Koffier
& Campbell: trthiug
6:lo-4Sl West 24tli e James Disland; tr1ffns
6:20-2S0th and Riverdae ay Tho Bronx: au-
s:sc-aii West Attn st. Ms. Hndder: triainx
640-530 Willis av., The Bronx: Hartford Lunch +.
tridtuG,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
ENGAGEMENTS

LITTER -kAESCHE- Mrs. T.. c. Potter. Of
fVci,saryicw. Westehester, N. V, announces
shs engagement of her daughter. Julia
slatchfow Potter, TO MIR. Max Baldwin
BALDWIN Kaesche. of $40 West I'D st. New
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

NTH. Engagement, Marriage, Death
"a In Memoriam Notices may he
..,s,honed to The Tribune any time
~ 70 midnight for insertion in the
.sxt days paper. just call
Beekman 5000
s.s send the notice as you wish It In
ssssea Bill for same will be mailed 60
an later. The notice will reach over
ifs,.ooO readers daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
LOST, FOUND AND REWARD

LOST--At the Lexington Theatre, Thurs
day evening. black velvet purse, contain
ing diamond stud, a pair OF rirany's opera
classes and small amount OF money; name
very liberal reward offered and no CUES.
tons asked. Phone Col. $50,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
AVIATION SCHOOL
SCHOOL AGENCIES

American and Foreign Teacners' Agency
Supplies Professors, Teachers. Tutors.
GovernssAes. etc. to Colleges, Schools and
Families. Apply to Mrs. N. J. YOUNG
FULTON. a Union Square.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
BIRTHS


.,,vpIS-Mr aud Mrs. Is. Harris, of Clio
oWsst l50th st. announce the birth OF n
''n at the I.ying-ln Hospital. :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
FURNISHED ROOMS

GOTH. 16S W.-Two large. airy rooms. front: run
ming water; all conyenfences: s. and 81. MacAay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
HELP WANTED MALE

AcCOuNTANr and oFFfCE NfANAdFR.--Ablc to
lake CHARGE OF hooks manufacturing concern !;
must be familiar With costs and capable directing
, ,'ssh9rcs and storroorn; good opportunity for
my. Grass man and Will pay accordingly: give fun
bartoniars which will be held confidential. p -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

Ro3t1llkIlK3EEPEn MAN. WITH EXPERIENCE IN
:, NuI.rON GOODS PREFERRED; EXCEIL.ENT
~, Tr,p,riIU, ,H>m a ADDRESS G. G.. BOX $685.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

bookkEEPERS. stcncgrnphcrs. once workers want
eu lHmediately for excellent hrma. MacNeill
Agency. Il Park Row
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
MEETINGS

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
Institute. Thurs, Feb'y 7th. 1918. at 29 w.
79th st., 8 80 p. NJ. E. F. MURDOCH, Sec'y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

MARIIED COUPLE. Finnish; useful butlor. cook
657 Sixth ave- "'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

French. .Englinh and elementary music $50 $50
Az 1or Miss rul hSSnGaycss Agency East 43d g. Sd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

EXcELIENT ENGLISH BUTLER wants position
$40. Colonial Employment Agency. IS West a2d It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
STORAGE AND MOVING

SCHHLIN(ERS VAN AND STORAGE COM
pany Observation-Disclosures moving packing.
shipping: motor vans Tor long distance moving.
2Q6 East esd st. Phone 10 Plaza
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
DOMESTIC SITUATIONS WANTED
MALE

huFi.fN. tSEF UL--Fst cnss co}orcd man f;
very best references; si5 Mason:s Agency, iai
West 32d ST. Bryant $685.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

'ApANEsE COOK Ru TETR Long experience: has
, ncnt Agency. % West AID st. pccI,fono 5O39
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

BUT.ER.VALET, useful thoroughly experienced
Agency. II West 42d 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
DOMESTIC SITUATIONS WANTED
FEMALE

A --COQK Young swcde: excellent city refer.
=, ences: $50 $50 O.: Miss tTofmaycrs Agency 10
I East 4Sd ST.. third ao6r. Telephone ss47 Murray
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

BUTLER VALET. Experienced: niah1y recon-
a nended Miss ShaughnesDy's Agency. II West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
SITUATIONS WANTED FEMALE

sTENot1R ArHEft ~Eiurate<i. intefisct,t rsiisbis
young AMerIcAn references Miss A. Jupp
Agency. 81 Nassau St Cort A22I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

TOR.-One who has had banking cxpctlcticc: FOOD
money money to- thc right. party Apply Coal u Iron
National Bank t43 liberty at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

THE WOODLAWN CEMETERY,
223d st. BY Harlem Train ana by Trolley
Lots of small Size for sale
Office 90 East 23d St. N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

sIENOtyRAPEERs yptats Hpokkscpus. sierhs;
x!s tM.hs sn Doyle Agency. Tfihuns budihss Isl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

OFFICE ROY wanted at electrician = place: brins
references. Apply Tuesday, Sporty g. Fedman
232 Wooster ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

TOOL MAKERS. GAUGE MAKERS National In
~ dictator Company. 852 Berhon ave-, Long Island
City ' N''N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

AprCkES Suddenly on Thursday, January
NJ iplS. Eibe Henry. beloved son of the
iate Fibc II. and Froeiericka r. Adickes. in
his 46th year Funeral services viii be held
=, his late residence. 80 West 18th St, on
s.,rdaV at ! u. IN.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

Hippodrome, Tonight and Tomorrow.
One of the finest pieces of work
Theda Bara has ever done is at the
H1ppodrome theater. 1t is "The For
oldden Path" her newest starring
vehicle, tonight and tomorrow In
TINS production Miss Bara has oppor-
unity to display the many facets OF
her versatility.
director j. Gordon Edwards has
achieved noteworthy result in -The
forbidden Path" He has combined
a story of unequaled interest with
atmospheric detail that is perfect.
You'll have the opportunity of
catching glimpse on the screen of
Sir James Barrie, George Bernard
shaw, Sir George Alexander and
other famous English authors when
you see Masks and Faces on Wed
neSday at the Hippodrome theater.
rms production has the most won
derful cast of any ever seen in this
country, and as it is a superlatively
good picture it is evident that all
nose who see this picture are certain
of the best sort of entertainment
Inc U. S. marines are coming to
tne Htppodrome with a. message to
you Watch for date.-Advertiseme
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
SENTIMENT IN
GIRLS POEM
Death Of j. .. McNamara Moves Miss
EInor MAXWELL to Write
"Dear Vanished
Friend"

Miss Elinor Maxwell, daughter of
W. C.. Maxwell Of st, Louis, high Of
ficial of the Wabash railroad company,
has written a bit of verse in memory
of the untimeiy death of j. D. Nc
Namara. Mr.. Mcnamara died short
time ago from injuries he sustained in
an automobile accident.
Miss Maxwe1ls contribution, which
appeared in a st. Louis newspaper, is:
'.Dear Vanished Friend"
Dear vanished friend! Dear pal Of
yester-year!
Whose eyes / canot see-whose voice
l cannot hear!
Comrade dear OF other days
OF other times, and other ways,
] sometimes close my eyes, and sigh,
And think OF happy times gone by,
OF things we've said, and things we've
OF sorrows shared, and laughter won---
But thoughtless fate has come be-
tween
And we can't bring back what once
has been!
Dear vanished friend-dear pal of
yester-year-
Across the void, I'm calling you-I
wonder if you hear!
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

caused him great distress of mind.
He accused her Of cruel and inhuman
treatment, and petitioned for the Gus
tody of the child.
Mrs. Nelson filed a cross petition
May 81. She declared that her hus-
band had refused to support her, had
been abusive and cruel. She accused
him of drawing a revolver on her ON
two occasions when he wanted her to
set the house afire to collect insur-
ance on the furniture, she alleges.
Mrs. Nelson also claimed that he
associated with bad women.
Nelson has been drafted for mill
tary service and expects to be called
to the coiors during July, it is said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
niece OF keokuk Women Thought to
Have Perished in the Great
Fire of Last Sat
urday.
NO PARTICULARS YET
EFT WAS CRUELTY TREATED
Father, Former Resident of City, En-
ployed in Hardware Store
Aunt Has De-
parted.

Miss Abbie J. Matheney, niece OF
Miss Lucretia Matheney and Miss
E 1, Matheney, 80 South
twelfth street may have been killed
IN the big Sioux City fire, Saturday
MISS Lucretia Matheney has gone to
Sioux City summoned there by a mes.
sage which stated that her niece had
bee killed.
The young woman is the daughter
or John T. Matheney, former resi-.
dent OF Keokuk- Mr.. Matheney is EN-.
pioyed in hardware store, there, it
is believed
No particulars were contained in
the telegram sent to Keokuk rela-
yves. The full casualty lists, which
are thought to contain the names of
th1rty-nine or more dead and a score
OF more injured, have not been made
known.
The young woman thought to have
been killed in the fire is alsa the
niece of Mrs. c. W. Hartley. 612 Ex-
change street.