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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
Kings nanehters. Luncheon.

The first get-together luncheon of
the members of the city union of
the Kings Daughters will be held
tomorrow noon at the Rock Island
club. Luncheon will be served at
1890 to all members of$he various
circles in the city, and business per-
tanning to the work of the year will
be taken up after the meal. 1t is i'm
portant that members of the union
attend as important matters are 10
be taken up for discussion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
In His Name Circle Meets.

Mrs. Dan Ward of the Weishar
apartments yesterday afternoon en-
tertained the members of the In
His Name circle of the Kings
Daughters, at the regular business
meeting. TIE greater part OF the
afternoon was spent in sociability.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
Junior League Entertains.

The Junior league of the First
Methodist church sponsored a sue
cessful entertainment last evening
at the church, which was attended
by an unusually large crowd of
members and friends of the league.
A musical program was given,
which was greatly enjoyed and in
fc1uded vocal and instrumental num-
bers. This was followed by moving
pictures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
Mission Society With Mrs. AckIey.

Mrs. George Ackley, at her home
SAT Twenty-first street, was the
hostess yesterday afternoon to the
members of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary society of the First
Methodist church
Mrs. F. X Rhoads led the devo-
tionals. She also read a letter from
Miss Mary Peters, the missionary
whom the society supports IN
China.
Mrs. c. A Curry reported that the
offering at the annual Transgiving
service held last Sunday evening
was exceptionally gratifying, being
larger than any taken for years. She
also gave a talk on the business of
the society during the first few
years of its organization, and Mrs.
F. o. Van Calder gave a talk trac-
ing the work up through the first
ten years. The society has been or
ganized for so years, and this re-
sumo of the work done will be con-
tinued at the next meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
Fathers and Sons, Ranouet.

Eighty-nine fathers and sons sat
down to supper last evening at the
annual fathers and sons BANQUET
at the Grace Lutheran church, held
in the church social rooms. and
which was one of the most sue
cessful affairs ever given at the
church. The banquet was also in
the form of a welcome home for
several of the boys who have been
in the service. Dinner was served
by the ladies of the church.
This was the largest fathers and
sons banquet held in the city. K
t. Anderson acting as POSTMASTER,
called for responses in carrying
out the following program:
Welcome to the Soldiers. H
Hauberg.
Boys Lundg-en.
Fathers and Sons"-Dr. G. A.
Brandelle.
Resources of Men"-Dr. f. F.
Bartholomew.
Vocal solo-Ralph Bengston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
Almanac Meeting Tomorrow.

W. S. Onion will tell of his expe-
r:ences in Y. NJ. C. A work in
France at the meeting tomorrow of
the Illinois-Iowa branch of the As
sociation of Collegiate Alumnae-
The meeting will be held at 8
o't lock at the First Congregational
church. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
AnxiliarK Plans Coffee.

Plans for a coffee to be held at
the home of Mrs Minnie Campbell,
1918 Twenty-ninth street, April 10,
were made at the regular meeting
of Helen Gould auxiliary last even
ing. Friends of the auxiliary are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04

Mr.. Onion did service overseas
with the Y. NJ. C. A. and his talk
will be on his actual experiences.
At the business meeting changes in
the constitution will be considered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
KING LUDWIG HIDING.

Berne. April 4-The aged for
mer King Ludwig of Bavaria has
been found in. an asylum under a
fictitious name at Vadious castle
near Lichtenburg, Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
Christian Endeavor Meeting.

The Senior Christian Endeavor
society of the Second Christian
church was last evening entertain
ed at the home of Mrs. Nettie Max
well. 60115 Ninth street. Business
matters out of the way, the re-
mainder of the evening was spent
with games. Mrs. Maxwell served
refreshments late in the evening
The society will meet again Nav s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
SOCIAL EVENTS

and as little Miss Long lit them she
told her playmates that she was
five years old A delicious BIRTH
day lunch was served. The hon
Gree was left with many lovely
presents by her little guests. The
following were those present at
the party: Marian Merritt, Edward
Eaton, Lawrence Harper, Jacky
Warner, Marie Hagadorn and Wini-
fred Eaton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
Becker Trio Twilight Recital

The twilight musical to be given
Sunday afternoon in the gold room
at the Hotel Blackhawk, Daven-
port, by the Becker trio, promises
to be one of the most delightful of
the series of exceptionally artistic
entertainments. The trio is com
posed of Ludwig Becker, violin:
Carl Bruecker, cello, and Rudolph
Reuter-, piano, all Chicago men.
The trio will be augmented by two
local musicians IN William Paar-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-04
LADY FIks PLAY 800.

The Lady Elks held their regular
meeting yesterday afternoon at the
Elks, hall. After a short business
session, the time was spent playing
500 at five tables.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the games by Mrs. Brough,
Mrs. Fred MusfeIdt, Mrs. H. G.
Luchmann and Mrs. Charles Strate.
The ladies will meet again in two
weeks.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
PitIfui to Most Experienced.

In the meantime, ST. Louis kept him
awaiting the settlement of the ques-
ton as to who should take care of the
old gentleman permanently
1T is unfortunate that Mr. Mcknight
should have drifted into Keokuk and
became charge on that community"
says the last letter to Mayor Lotion
from st. Louis just received. but such
things happen here frequently, and the
only thing we can do is to return the
applicant to community on which he
has some claim. We are convinced
that the only logical thing we can do
is to return him to Keokuk where he
first became a dependent. The poor
old man Is really quite pitiful.
'sHe seems to feel keenly the fact
that he Is dependent on charity and
would be very willing to work, If he
were physically able to do so. He has
suffered good deal by being passed
along"
In the end his journeying probably
will end at the Lee county home out
of Keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
The Kellogg klub Elects Managers for
Two Years and Starts Out to be
Permanent lnstitu-
tion.
1T WILL BOOST KEoKUK
Its Object 10 to Finally Embrace All
the Business Interests of keo-
kuk In Pushing keokuk
Manufactures.

At the regular monthly get-together
meeting of the Kellogg Birge company
statesmen, Saturday afternoon, 1t was
the charter membership consisting OF
the present selling force Of the local
jobbing and manufacturing concern.
The purpose of the organization as
outlined by the constitution adopted.
Is entirely unselfish, as the object is
TO promote greater interest In Keo-
kuk among the buyers, sellers and con-
sumers of Keokuk made goods"
The founders Of the Kellogg Klup
are starting the organization along
such broad lines that it will ultimate
ly enforce all the business interests of
the city as well as the interest of the
kellogg Birge company.
The direction and management of
the club will be entirely in the hands
Of the officers elected from among the
employees of the company, and mem
bership can be obtained only under
rules laid down at Saturdays meet
ing. The officers elected were:
President-Sam NJ Scull, Leon, la,
Vice-President-W. H. Willard, Keo-
kuk.
Secretary-A H Cushman, Keokuk.
Treasurer-John w. Clark, Keokuk.
The above officers are to serve two
years, with the following three mem
bers serving one year on the board OF
directors: A. M. McAndrew, of Keo-
kuk, D. w. McDevitt. of Keokuk, and
R. o. Brown of Abba.
These seven men will have charge
of all activities Of the kellogg Klub
during the term Of office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
The Romance and Story
Dsgsss. of Old Keokuk History
BY e. NJ. INGERSoLL

The total valuation OF all prop
erty subject to taxes found by the
assessor in 1912 was S2,000,00O more
than in 1902.
In 1854. 1855 and 1856 there were
a number of small factories here, but
very little machinery was used In
those factories, and the work was
nearly all done by hand. There was
a foundry at Sixth and Blondeau
streets. where the Grand theater
now stands. A sash and blind factory
was at Seventh and Blondeau streets,
a chair factory on the north side of
Main street between Eighth and
Ninth streets, wagon and carriage
factory between Tenth and Eleventh
streets, a big wagon factory at
Twelfth and Main streets, pillow
and wagon factory at Thirteenth and
Main streets, a cooper shop between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth on the
south side OF Main street.
AT the corner of Twelfth and John
son streets there was a foundry. A
big carriage factory was at Eighth
and Johnson streets.
At the plow. wagon and carriage
factories, the wood work was all
done by hand. The timber was taken
from the stump, nearly all Of 1t split
1t was delivered to factories green
and put up In the factories to dry.
The iron work was done In the black
smith shop.
Those articles made by hand cost
a great deal moro than they cost
now.
History Of Estes House.
Here is the history OF the Estes
house:
In the spring OF 1857, Hawkins
Taylor, Mr.. O'Harra and Rufus Will
sey organized company to build a
hotei-one that would be in keeping
in every way with the grand future
that seemed to be opening out for
iKeokuk.
The corner of Main and Fifth
streets was selected for the pro-
posed hotel. They paid $4,000 for
one hundred and fifty feet front,
one-fourth of the block. They
commenced the erection of the build
ing and carried 1t up to the fourth
story.
They applied to ]. x. Hornish for
aid to complete the undertaking.
Hornish responded and commenced
to advance money to finish the build
ing, and in the end he had to take
the property, the estimated cost Of
which was $4,000.
Some of the parties who furnished
for the building never got
heir money. The building was fin
shed by the government and it was
Used rs hospital during the civil
war.
There are about two hundred
looms in the building. and the first
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30

growth of heavy old elm trees. Work
was commenced on il in the spring or
1884 and was continued under liberal
annual appropriations made by the
city.
The first park commissioners were
George d. Rand James Mcnamara
and Henry Teike. A fine artesan
well was completed here in 1885. Il
has q depth Of TAI feet and which was
drilled at a cost OF 81 $50. Around the
we'll Ia beautiful fountain. After the
water has been through the park form
ing lakes creek and cascades 1t fin
ally emptied into the main sewer OF
the city and is carried to the Missis-
sippi river below the town.
Buffalo, deer, wolves, bears, foxes,
and a number of other animals and
birds have been kept in the Enclosure.
On one Of the highest points is
buried the remains OF the great Sac
Chief KeolSuk. A large monument
with proper inscriptions marks his
grave.
The location is a beautiful one, and
very picturesque, being one of the
highest points In the city. 1t borders
on the great Mississippi and the view
Of the river from this point Is one OF
the most beautiful to be found In any
country. The park was laid out with
good taste and every point of attrac-
ton has been brought out to the best
advantage The flower beds contain;
great variety OF the most choice and
beautiful flowers. and shrubs and!
trees are in thrifty growing condition.
Rand park is just above the great;
dam which adds greatly to the beauty
and interest of the view taking In tbs
beautiful little city of Hamilton on
the opposite side Of the river.
Keokuk has a good library and read
ing rooms and fine Y. NJ. G. A. build
ing with natatorium attachment
Keokuk is in every way a desirabla
place for the homes OF the best class
of people.
(To be continued)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30

floor is divided into store rooms.
Since the civil war, the upper part
has been used as a second class hotel
by several different parties,
The hall on the second floor was
used by the Grand Army OF the Re.
public for number of years. A part
of the house has been used az bust
ness college. a skating rink. and
rooms ON the second floor for of
fees.
The Keokuk and Hamilton bridge
was completed and the first engine
passed over it on April 10, 1871.
Canal Helped Other Cities.
The government canal was one or
the big things during the time of con-
struction. and it was completed in
1877. 1t benefited other cities fur
Their up the river more than 1t did
Keokuk. People often said that 1t
never was worth what 1t cost
Keokuk is and must always remain
a trade center Of no ordinary import
ance. 1t Is n natural receiving ana
distributing point for large scope
of the richest and most productive
country on the American continent
The supremacy Of Keohuk over any
other city IN Iowa as a market is un-
questioned. She does the largest
grocery trade. the largest dry goods
and notion trade, and the largest boot
and shoe trade of any town or city in
the state. Ii Is one OF the eest mar
kets for country produce, especially
poultry. butter and eggs, anywhere
west of Chicago.
Keokuk as IT is today, is ono Ok
tho heaithiest locations on the Missis-
sipT. river. Keokuk is city On
hill. The lay of the land in nearly
all parts Of the city Is gradual slopes.
The drainage Is all that could We
desired. There are over thirty miles
OF sewers, sufficient TO carry away
all the storm water after It has washed
our streets and cutters.
There Is not a swamp. lagoon or
than two and one-half miles flor, the
cjty.
There is a good and sufficient water
works, street railways. electric lights,
gas plant and works, good
business buildings, fine residences,
good school houses, all the good
t0aCncES n66QoQ lOr Luo sCnOulb, Ola
the fine churches needed, and as good
ministers as can be found anywhere.
snc e. ciety as good as can he found
anywhere on the face Of tbs earth
We hsvo good city goyeEnrnant ANA
police protection We haSo good lao
tories that give employment 10 the
working people. Our freight rates are
rs cheap by rail and cheapes by water
than any other city in tho state.
Our banks are able to supply the
reeds Of the city and the surrounding
Our shipping facilitieI are
and will be sufficient for all demand.
When Keokuk gets to be the greatest
city In the middle west
Story Of Rand Park.
In 1888, the city purchased for
park from ]. H. and Joseph G. Ander.
ION, thirty-three acres Of pasture land
IN the bluff in the upper northern
part OF the city, then known as Fox
ind Otley's grove.
It was covered with scattering
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30

Ephriam Moore ingersoll, the su.
thor of this historical resume was
born at Commerce, Illinois, where the
Mormons afterward made Nauvoo,
March 8, 1887. His parents had come
there from New Jersey, and his father
died when he was q small boy.
E. N. Ingersoli came to keokuk in
1e4S, and this has boon HE permanent
home, although he lived temporarily
In oregon, California Kansas and
Missouri, at times.
In 1868, he was travelling agent for
The Gate City all over southern Iowa.
He was alderman in the city council
Of keokuk, 1928, and assessor
1901-O2.
He is still hale and hearty and
takes much interest in current keo-
kuk affairs, az we'll as In It's past
history. He wrote this historical
sketch, largely from his own oxperI-
ences and observations, az work Of
interest to many keokuk people.
This historical story of keokuk will
be printed in The Gate City In INSTALL
ments at intervals. Another install
ment will appear within few days.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30

Greasy saives and ointments should
not be applied If good clear skin is
wanted. From any druggist for Csc, or
81. 90 for large size, get bottle of Zemo.
When applied as directed 1t effectively
removes eczena, quickly stops itching.
and heals skin troubles, also sores.
burns, wounds and chatting. 1t pence
trates, cleanses and soothes. Zemo is
a clean. dependable and Inexpensive.
antiseptic liquid. Try it, as we believe
nothing you have ever used is as efec-
two and satisfying.
The E. w. Rose Co. Cleveland. O.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
Observation-Disclosures

to see me and told me of your won
derful medicine = Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. began taking
1t, and after taking six bottles I feel
well and strong, do my own work and do
dressmaking for others. cannot speak
too highly of your medicine and recon-
mend it to others who suffer with female
trouble. 1t is a Godsend to ailing
women, and you may use my rame at
any time. Mrs. PERMILLA HUI. sIzER,
21S e. Fall St, Ithaca, NY.
Women who suffer from any such all
ments should not fail to try this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
(Continued)
Unable to Pay Taxes.


Some of the original owners got so
much property back that they were
rot able to pay the taxes and 1t was
sold for taxes and they lost 1t.
This was what caused the great
crash in Keokuk. 1t was not compet-
ton. Keokuk has always had great
natural advantages and 1t has them
yet. Men have made great fortunes
in mercantile and manufacturing busi-
ness in Keokuk, and there are greater
opportunities now than there ever
were before.
The resident population Of Keokuk
had never been above 10000 prior to
1867. No census was taken from 1854,
until the official census Of 1860, which
showed population of S,138. Showing
an increase Of 1902 in six years, in
Guiding the time of the great crash.
There was falling off Of 459 in
1853. A census taken In 1863 showed
resident population Of 1877.
A census taken in 1867 shows a resi-
dent population Of 10,4S9, showing
gain OF 2,S12 in four years.
Some Census Figures.
The following is the census taken
from time to time down to and in
nj, n.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
KEPFORD QUITS
THE RED CROSS
Head of Iowa Organization Will De-
vote His Time Entirely to
Anti-Tubercuiosis
Lecturinq.

DIES MONIES, June 30-Dr. A. E.
Kepford has resigned as state direc-
tor Of the American Red Cross. He
will Immediately take up his work as
state lecturer on tuberculosis which
he resigned at the beginning of the
war.
Chicago will be the headquarters
for Iowa Red Gross activities here
after.
Iowa's membership under DR.. Keep
ford was larger than that Of any
state in the union.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
OF WAR
is TOTALED
Seven and Halt Million Lives and
Billions of Dollars Lost With
Germany Paying Heavy
Price.

[By J. W. T. Mason, Written for the
United Press.]
NEW YORK, June 80 - The war
which has officially ended has cost the
world 100000 in lives, and s1S6, $780,
100000 in money. The allies have
paid a death toll of 100000 and $780,
0O0O,0 900 for victory The central
powers have lost 2,750,000 in killed,
and s66, 25O,OOo,Oo0 in addition to the
indemnity they must pay for their I'M
successful attempt to dominate the
world.
Il will cost the allies six billion dol
lars annually to pay the interest on
their war debts. Germany's interest
bill will be about two billion dollars
yearly. The other central powers will
probably repudiate their obligations,
but If they don't, their yearly interest
will approximate $1,300,O00,0 100000.
These annual charges will be IN
creased for the purpose Of paying of
part of the principle of the war debts.
The present European generation
from now onward will have to raise at
least four to five times as much money
by taxation as before the war, or see
the old world 60 into bankruptcy, with
all bank accounts in danger of conf1s-
cation.
The following tables show how VIC
tor and vanquished have come
through the war:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30

~ 'StS tilnt L COulO
not raise my feet
from the floor. Pains
wouldshootdown nv
limbs and through
my back, and the
doctor said l had
an abscess. I was in
bed two weeks with
an icebag on my side
and expected any
day that l might
have to go to a hos
pital for an opera
tyNr A D..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
Go be continued)
Crashed Into Street.

UNITED Press Leased Wire 9eEvfoe&
COBIIBNZ, June 3O-Captain Waltz
or H Sch1llze, Of Chicago, member Old
the 18sth aero squadron, crashed tnto(
the main street Of Montabaner today
when he visited the city by airplanei
The sudden descent came when
Schulze's machine side sliDps6- HI
was not injured seriously. =
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except that he is forgetful Of the past.
This is not surprising in man of his
years."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
UKESSMAkER
SAVED FROM
OPERATION
By Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
in Time.

Ithaca, N. Y.-"Thrce years ago
suffered from pains in my right side. so
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
TO
BE REDUCED
Two Cent Rate Comes Back Tomor.
row on Letters, and Only
One Cent For Cards
Hereafter.

WASHINGTON, June 30-The two
cent postage rate, abandoned be
cause 1t couldn't keep pace with wal
prices, comes back into its own al
midnight tonight. The old two-cen'
stamp will again take your one-ounce
letter any place in the country.
The one-cent circular rate is again
restored, as is the one-cent local rate
and postal cards no longer require
two-cent stamp.
Second class rates will also be
changed. These will be based on the
amount of advertising newspapers
and other publications carry, and the
zone system.
Outside county of publication the
rate on the portion Of publications
devoted to matter other than adver-
tisements. III cents pound. II the
space devoted to advertisements does
not exceed 5 per cent of the totaf
space. the rate Of IL cents pound
applies to the entire publication
On the portion Of publications de-
voted to advertisements the new
rates are:
First and second zones..1 Y cts. per ID,
Third zone .........3 cts. per 10.
Fourth zone ..........3 cts. per 10.
t,ie,,, zone .31a cts. per ID.
Sixth zone ...........'4 c.e' pc -,
Seventh zone .........o cts' peh
Eighth zone ....... .o12 Gus. per ~.
On publications maintained by ana
in the interest Of religious, educa-
tional scientific, philanthropic, agri-
cultural, labor or fraternal organ1za-
lions or associations, IA cents
nound for all zones on the entire
publication will be charged.
There is no change in the free-ln-
county mailing privilege, nor IN the
rates ON copies mailed for delivery
within the county of publication.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30

A woven iaee straw hat chooses Z
Hh8pA
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
Story Of Rand Park.

In 1883, the city purchased for
park from ]. H. and Joseph G. Ander.
son, thirty-three acres Of pasture land
on the bluff in the upper northern
part Of the city, then known as Fox
and Otley's grove.
It was covered with scattering
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-30
Some Census Figures.

The following is the census taken
from time to time down to and in
Guiding 1910: