davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-03-25
BLISS DENIES STATEMENT
MADE BY ADMIRAL SIMS

Washington, March ..3.-The contro-
versy started by Rear. Admiral Sims
criticism of the navy departments con-
duct of it's war activities was broad
ened tonight by the entry of the war
department to deny some of the ad
miraPs statements regarding the land
forces.
General Tasker H. Bliss, American
representative in the supreme war
council, not only denied eategorically
that he had recommended the brigading
of United States troops with foreign
armies, as testified ty Admiral Sims,
but declared 1.-The truth is exactly the
reverse"
General Bliss made hs denial in a
letter to Secretary Baker, who traas--
'mitted it, together with n copy of the
original order assigning General Per.
shing to command the forces overseas, to
Secretary Daniels, and he in turn sent
both on to Chairman Hale, of the sen
ate naval sub committee, at tho same
time making all the correspondence
public.
Not only at no time did make any
recommendation for the brigading of
American troops with the Brltlsh
army" General Bliss said, "but tho
truth is exactly the reverse. The only
times that ever came in contact with
Admiral Sims in Europe were while
was in London with the American mis-
sion tthe so-called House mission) be-
tween the 9Th and 22nd of November,
1917. During that entire time the idea
of brigading or amalgnmating Ameri-
can troops with foreign armies had not,
as far as l know, entered the head of
any one, nor did ! ever make such
suggestion, much less recommenda-
tion."
General Bliss said he told the su-
preme war council thnt such thing
AZ permanent amnlgamation of Ameri-
An units with the British OF French
wonld be "intolerable to American SEN
timent" which led the presiding officer,
NJ. Clemenceau, to declare that this
point was settled" and nothing was
heard thereafter ON the subjection.
In General Pershings original orders
- commander in chief of the American
oxpeditionary forces, it was specifically
provided that American troops were to
'perate as individual units.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-03-25
Fire In Spartaaburg.

SpartanbIrg, March 23.--Fire here
early today, originating, it is believed.
from spontaneous combustion, did con
siderable damage to tho plant of the
Spartan Grain and Mill company, sit
uatsd in the warehouse of the Piedmont
& Northern railway on Spring street,
and for time threatened the extensive
structure. The principal loss was In wa.
ter damage TO the stock of feed aud
grain stored in the building.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-03-25
ONE NAN KILLED; ANOTHER
FATALLY HURT IN ACCIDENT

Columbia, March 24.-Sergeant John
,McKinhy was instantly killed. and truck
driver Fox was terribly injured at 10
o'clock today when q big army truck
they were driving skidded on Gervais
street and jammed into concrete troll.
ley pole. Fox is not expected to live
untii' night. Two women were the
only eye witnesses of the tragedy.
Both men were members of the 44th
coast artillery, camp jackson.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-03-25
To Ask for Bond Issue.

. York, March "a. c. Wilborn and
Other citisens of York township arc
circulating among free holders Of the
township a petition asking for an elec-
tion en- the question Of issuing township
road bonds in the sum of 100000 for
road work. The petitiono are being
freely signed and there is little
doubt bat what tho bond issus win
carry in tho event that an election ON
the question IL ordered.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-03-25
Income Tar in York.

York, March A.-Income taxes paid
by individuals in York county range
from 81 to nearly s5oOOO. There were
hall dozen or more taxpayers who
paid from $1,000 TO $4,000 each but
the majority of those who were liable
at all paid amounts ranging from about
800 down.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-03-25
CAPTAIN Sondiey Dead

Columbia, March 4.-Capt. William
II. Sondley, for thirty-fve years a
captain of the guard at the state pen.
itentiary. died In Columbia today, fol-
lowing severe attack Of influenza.
He was wen known all over South
Carolina.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-03-25
Didn't Grow Much.

Washington, March 24.-The census
bureau today announced that the
population of Clifton Forge. Va, was
o,l60, an Increase Of seven per cent.
during tho past ten years.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21
rHE DAIRY GATE CITY AND CONSTITUTION DEMOCRAT
Bloom and Gloss

Max Bloom returned to Keokuk last
night in high spirits and with all his
old-time ability to amuse undimmed.
During his present engagement at
the Grand he is giving four perform
ances, the final one being offered
tonight. Blooms entertainment this
season bears the title, Novelties OF
1920" and for it he has engaged a
number of comedians inger-dancers
somewhat above the average of those
with whom he formerly surrounded
himself. The show is of the popular
revue order, three or four of the
sketches being quite familiar to the
amusementloving public, while the
songs and dance numbers are COM
paratively new. OF course it wouldn't
be Bloom show without my horse"
which furnishes excuse for frequent
explosions of disability on the part
of the audience. The costumes and
settings are new and pretty, and
while the girl chorus is not large it
succeeds in making great amount
Of noise.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21
DONN ELLISON.
>>>~e : . . 0 90 9

Mr.. and Mrs. Orvil Kiger Of Ste
wart, Mich, arrived Friday morning
for a visit at the F. G. Taber home.
Mrs. Elizabeth Felt was a passen-
ger to Keokuk Saturday morning for
a several weeks visit.
The little son of Rev. and Mrs.
Basfnger was taken sick with appen-
dicitis Friday and was taken to Keo-
k,k to a hospital for an operation
where he is in critical condition.
Mrs. l. H. HentZel and children of
Keokuk, visited home folks several
days the past week.
Mrs. Barbara Kreikenbaum of West
Point, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
'Chas. Fpldefer, Sr.
Mrs. P. Hohl was a pass enger to
Keokuk Saturday morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Hoyer of Los
Angeles, Calf, are visiting relatives
in our vicinity.
Mrs. J. O. Holdefer has returned
to her home in Perry, Iowa, after a
pleasant visit here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21
COMMUNITY
PICNIC HELD
Large Crowd Gathers in Riverside
Park at Bonaparte at End of
Contest by East and
West Sides.

| BONAPARTE, Oct. &c E..
Landlord has been visiting here dur
ing the past few days He is mana
ger of a meat market at Canton, III.
4 The community picnic which was
held in Riverside park last Saturday,
was attended by big crowd and all
had an enjoyable time. This picnic
was given as the result of contest
between the east and west sides of
Bonaparte, as to which side had
shown the most improvement during
the summer. Mrs. A. G. Roberts was
in charge of the east side and Mrs.
H. j. Easter looked after the west
side. The judges were three women
from the country near Bonaparte
and at the close of summer when
they made their decision it was an
nounced that the east side of Bona
parte showed the most improvement.
The picnic was a decided success
and delightful weather, plenty to eat,
and a good visit was enjoyed by all.
! A County Bankers association was
recently organized in Keosauqua, the
object being cooperation to guard
against bank robbers. The following
L.. Therme, Keosauqua; vice presi-
y >
J. A Brown, Keosauqua; treasurer,
]. H. McCarty, Stockport.
| Mrs. May Earl of Carthage, Illi-
nois, came the first part CT this week
for visit with her brother, w. S.
Lane, and family.
i Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meek of Well
ington, Kansas, are visiting here with
their daughter, Mrs. H. C. Page, and
family, and with old friends. Mr.
Meek formerly owned a farm here
and the family resided here for many
years.
/ Mrs Chas Keasling of Fort Madi
son, has been visiting here with her
sister, Mrs ]. H Williamson.
Verle c. Smith made business
| trip to Des Moines this week. Miss
jHazelle Smith was in charge Of the
iB,anaparte Drug Co. during his alb
lsence.
Mr.. and Mrs, Fred Helwig have
recently returned from a months
visit with their son Roy, and family
at Greeley, Colo.
| Mrs. Lewis of Keosauqua, and Mrs.
fHuey Of Mt. Pleasant, visited at the
iC. C. Logan home in Harrisburg
township last week.
!! Miss Florence Cresswell, a teacher
In the Fort Madison school, and Miss
Lois Campbell who tea ches at Dan
willie, visited at their homes here
last week.
| Mrs. Cal Beer has returned to her
home in California after a several
weeks visit with relatives in this
VICINITY.
| Mrs. Eva Chapman who has resided
at Lennon, South Dakota, where she
owns a farm, during the summer, is
visiting here with relatives and
friends. Mrs. Chapman was formerly
urinary teacher in the Bonaparte
schools. She expects to spend the
winter in California.
| John Hanmill, republican candi-
date for lieutenant governor, Twill
speak here at p. H., on October q.
/ VIM. E. Parker has returned to his
home in Bloomfield after a visit here
with his sister, Mrs. Emma Bridge.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21

Married at the Baptist parsonage
Saturday afternoon by the Rev. j. M.
Jones. pastor, Mr. John Wesley Nc
Cornell of Fountain Green, Ill, to
Miss Grace Harmon of Fountain
Green, III. The witnesses to the
ceremony were Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Hasten of the same place.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ, Cavanaugh, Mr..
and Mrs. Maurice Monroe, Mrs.
George Briley and Mrs. Anna Jackson
spent Sunday in Nauvoo with reta-
tives and friends.
DR. and Mrs. H. J. Elsea and Mrs.
Elsea's mother. Mrs. A1thea Murphy
and Mrs. Ella Culkin drove to Abing,
don. H., Saturday evening and spent
SUNDAY with relatives, returning
home Monday.
Grand jury is in session and a
number of cases have been invested
today. Circuit court convened Mon
day morning with Judge Grier on the
bench. In all probabilities court will
be adjourned Tuesday until after the
general election November End.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Berry left for
st. Louis Monday morning where
they will be in attendance at Sun
day school convention there. They
will visit relatives while on this trip
The friends and acquaintance OF
Carthage will be glad to know OF The
marriage of Miss Beu1ah Dusenberry
formerly with the Sharp and Berry
firm of this city, and Mr.. Henry G.
Herbert, of Nauvco. The marriage
occurred Saturday morning at nine
o'cl7ck at ST. Peters and Paurs
ob,,-cb u-b;ch was filled with re!a
tives and friends. Miss Corrine Lake
of Fort Madison, was bridesmaid and
tMr Neal Herbert. the groom's
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21
General Secretary of keokuk Y. M. c.
a. Dies in Hospital in Rochester /.
Yesterday, Telegram
States.
SERVED IN WAR WORK
His Activities Were Numerous and He
Was With the Army in Its oc-
cupation Of Ger
many.

word was received in this city last
night of the death Of z. Il. -Durgee,
general secretary of the local Y. M.
C. A., which occurred late yesterday
at Rochester, Mimi, where he had
ments. His death came as the result
of q complication of diseases from
which he had been suffering for some
time.
Mrs. Durgee was with her husband
at the time of his death and accom-
panied the body back to Kansas, ILL.,,
her former home, where the funeral
and interment will occur.
Mr.. and Mrs. Durgee came to Keo-
kuk in September, 1914 at which time
he assumed the duties of general sec
rotary Of the Y. M. G. A, and has
served lere up to the time of his re-
cent illness with the exception of the
eighteen months he spent in the Y.
NJ. C. A. service during the world
war. He came here from the Division
street branch of the Y. NJ. G. A, in
Chicago where be was educational di-
rector.
The work of Mr.. Durgee in this city
was appreciated generally by every
one WIZ WIS ldulIlGu WILL LID MULES
and with the responsibility which are
a part of a general secretarys bust
ness. A member of the board of di-
rectors of the Y. M. c. A. expressed
himself this morning both as a. mem
Der of the board and of the associar
ton when he said:
1--WE considered him capable and
efficient secretary. He was good
organizer and director and we feel
that the association as well as the re-
ligious life of Keokuk have suffered
a severe loss in his passing"
His Work in War.
Mr.. burgess war work was the
most spectacular of his accomplish
ments. He served for eighteen months
overseas in highly creditable man
ner. He established and operated the
Eagle Hut" at London which was a
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21
really last
"a " VII
ESNyIfl

, brother, was best man. Miss Cecilia
Herbert acted as maid of honor and
! the brides little sister Katherine,
was ring bearer. The church was
! tastefully decorated in a profusion
! elf beautiful flowers and the bride
looked very charming in her lovely
dress of white and long white veil.
, A wedding breakfast was partaken OF
at the Oriental hotel where the happy
young couple received the congratu-
lations of many friends.
Mrs. Mary Yetter was called to
Galesburg last week owing to the i'll
ness of her daughter, Mrs. Violette
/ Yetter McGrath, who has pneumonia
) in the Galesburg hospital Mrs. Nc
Grath is a teacher in the Galesburs
! high school.
| Mrs. Roma Althafer and mother,
Mrs Signie Anderson, left for Chi
cago Wednesday morning. Mrs. AL
.thafer will enter the Augustana hos
pital where she will undergo an oper-
alton for appendicitis.
Mrs. Lee Shaw of Dallas City, and
Mrs. T. D. Owings of Colusa, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Salm,
,Jr.. Wednesday.
/ Great preparations are being made
for the conference which VIII be held
here the 26th and 9th or October by
the home bureau members. These
will be two banner days for western
Illinois home bureaus. The organized
counties, Adams, Mercer and Han
cock, are to be represented as well
as the unorganized counties, Hender-
son, Schuyler and McDonough conn
ties. Eight women from the Univer-
sity of Illinois extension staff will
give the instructions. This list OF
women consists Of Miss Lita Bane,
state leader of extension: Miss Van
Aiken, food specialist; Miss Fannie
Brooks. health specialist; Miss Fairie
Mallory, clothing specialist; Miss
Marjorie Sims, home management:
Miss Mary Pack. child feeding
specialist and hot lunch; Miss Briem,
Office management; Miss Ferne Har-
ris, membership organization; Miss
Harriet Phillips, assistant state
leader of boys and girls clubs.
DR.. Eleanor Elizabeth Gordon OF
Hamilton. will speak at the Metho
dist church Tuesday evening on
B.. "Politics in the Home and the Home
in Politics" Each member of the
home bureau is requested to bring
lunch enough for two, consisting Of
sandwiches, pickles. salad and cake
Coffee will be furnished.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21
Make YOUR silk underthngs

How you should laundcr
silk underwear
Whisk tablespoonful of Lux into
a thick lather in very hot water
Add cold water until lukewarm.
Press the rich suds through sciled
spots again and again-Go not RIB
q, al. Rinse in three lukewarn
waters. Squeeze the water out
do not wiring. Roll in towel and
when nearly dry press with !
warm iron-never a hot one.
Glove silk and georgeste crepe
,houldbegently shaped asyouiron
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21
Miss McDougsEI Found.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
. CHICAGO, Oct 21.-Disappearance
of Miss Margaret McDougan, artist,
was solved today with an announce
ment by her brother. John D Nc.
Dougall, wealthy broker, that he had
received special letter from her
stating she was living near Los
Angeles.
Miss McDougaIl vanished last Fri
day. First reports were she had
eIoped. Later it was believed she
had been murdered, and posses were
searching for her body when her
brother received the letter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21

place for army officers. Following the
armistice, he was sent to France where
he was placed in branch of the A. u.
F. entertainment service for the sol
diers. For several months he was in
German territory in the town OF
Coblence where SO many American
soldiers were CHARTERED in the army
of occupation and his work here in
helping to provide the soldiers with
entertainment was very effective.
Claude E. Durgee was thirty-nve
years old and native of New York
state His family are residents of Alt
mar, New York His early education
was received in this state after which
Mr.. Durgee came to Chicago where
he graduated from the Y. M. C. A. col
llege there. After serving in the Di-
vision street branch of the Chicago
y NJ. C. A., he came to keokuk to
continue in his chosen work.
The survivors are his wife and two
children, Frances Ellen and Claude E
Junior, besides the relatives who live
in New York state. Mrs. Durgee ha
a large number of friends in this city
who extend their sympathy to her al
this time.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21

cess messages. The telegraphers
walked out in sympathy with two
men who refused to work under the
new system. Adjustment of the
bonus system, operators said. means
loss in pay of s125 month.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21
Telegraphers on Strike.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service,l
CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-Forty Postal
telegraphers were on strike here to-
day following the adjustment by the
company Of the bonus system for ex.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21

cornerstone upon which beauty Gull
ture is builded.
not afford the fees asked by beauty
specialists for tinting gray hair but
do il yourself at home with no other
aid than a bottle of Brownatone. the
same preparation used by the fore.
most hair dresserS.
Special Free Trial Offer
For convincing proof that with
Brownatone you can regain and
preserve in your hair its natural,
original color = whether golden,
black or any shade of brown-try
Brownatone yourself. Guaranteed
to pay postage. packing and war
tax, to The Kenton Pharmacal Co..
SAC Coppin Bldg. Covington. KY,
Tor trial package. Or get regular
package from your druggist Two
colors: Light to Medium Brown"
and Dark Brown to Black" Price
SOC and S1.50. Tear this out.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21
Faded Hair Now !
Easily Renewed

Every woman knows how impor-
tant it is to keep her hair attractive
and free from gray. faded streaks.
Proper care Of the hair is the very
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-21

Man wants but little here below
zero.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-18
Deeds Recorded,
VERDICT FOR s1al.

IN the suit Titled W. W. N"l,iS vs. &
G. kn"e. trading as tho Photo CRATER
the Jury CAV" its verdict to the plain
tin III Part II OF circuit court yesterday
afternoon. rh" plaintiff Is to get SI3l,I9
OF The 5000. fro which lie brought
80
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-18
SPECIAL SERVICES
At ST. NAT THEW'S

Tho services specially arranged IN -.
Matthew's Episcopal church Tor l"Se'h-
her. morning and evening. have hceh
very successful and cNcc.irntIy AZ
tended And az the Christmas season
draws near even better things arc eN-
p,cted. On Sunday evening. December
10. there will be popular service tha'
promises to BE- most attractive. fc'.
II. T. l.. Str!dcr will speak on crossing
tho Threshold" The full NAL" choir
under the direction OF Mr.. Bcymrr wall
sing 4 special anthem. and thrr" VIII be-
CONGREGATIONAL singing of old. familiar
HYMNS The tone OF this ScrNic" VIII
be distinctly that Of preparation ior the
Christmas festival.
Other services OF interest 10 the pup
lie before and during the Christmas sea-
son will BE- as follows; Thursday eve
Mig. December %. Sunday school
christmas Celebration at st. Matthew'S;
Christmas Morning at and ii. fu!!
services with the choir: christmas
night, Sunday School Entcrtnmmcn, at
81. Johns Chapel, Ech" Point; Sunday.
Drcr,nNcr @6. regular morning services
with Christmas music, and Christmas
Cantata by the Choir at 40 in the att
ernnun: no evening service on that day.
Full announcement Of these services
with programs will appear later. The
public are invited to them all.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-18
WHEELING AXLE CO.
Declares First Quarterly Dividend Of u
Percent Payable Dec. 81.

The directors OF the Wheeling Axle
co! has declared the initial quarterly
dividend OF that corporation at the rate
OF par cent. the dividend being l u per
cent ,.ayn5le Dec. 81.
tn" Wheeling Axle Company Is Il ncw
cooperation succeeding the Spears Axle
60. operating the plant at the corner OF
@Gth AMI Main street Tho plant was
purchased from the Standard Parts Co.
In July "t this Year and up To December
has operated five months under the
new management showing very suits
factory earning for the period. Wh!le
tho company il just now experiencing
and expects 10 experience for some time.
the depression that Is felt In Industry
due TO rradjustment. the prospects for
next years business are considered on
couraGing. and the directors decided that
on the basis OF the showing for tn" half
year. 4 conservative dividend was justl-
lied. Tn" company is undertaking now L
number OF important extensions ana nd
d!tionS and when these are complete. 1t
Will h. one OF the best manufacturing
plants III this vicinity.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-18
WERE CLEARED
ON THE CHARGE
TWO ALIENS AFTER LENGTHY TIES
TMONY BREAK FROM UNCLE
SANS GRIP.
Evidence, Almost Conclusive, IN Federal
Prohibition Cases. Failed On
This Trip.

An unusual case tried before United
States mmisS!Onrr' John II. conrad
late yesterday afternoon. resulted in the
eXOneration and dismissal OF two aliens.
John Bober and Frank LeOff, neither or
whom can speak or understand English.
on charges uf violating the national
prohibition act. The raid on the house
occupied by tn" two men in B"EES' Kun.
Benwond. WAS made on pcr"Nh"r 'th'
by state Commissioners OF i'ruhihIt;"h
J. Walter Rec. Ant!-Saloon officer Tom
Arlington. Sheriff w. e. Clayton. Mar
| shall county, and Deputy y. {. McMur-
ray.
Two stills and a quart Of mo"rshIne
We're found. Tho men had h",uiuE
! before Magistrate Lewis. If Marshall
county. and were held to the grand jury
, on 4 charge of having mounShin" III
their possession
Then the government took hold. Frank
l.coff was arrested Thursday evening
b. Deputy L. =. Marshal ohm NJ. snort
and when his trial was called yesterday
the deputy recognized J"" Bupcr. VINO
had come in TO give himself up. IN tho
court room, and arrested him.
The prosecuting officers all testified
TO finding the stills aud whislicy in parts
oC the houses occupied by the Two men.
1t was found. however. that the room
they occupied was separated from tho
room where the stuff WAS found. ny
door that had been firmly nailed ur
Mrs. Hannah kolinsky claimed she mad
elected 4 tenant from tn" room Where
one Of the stills was found some weeks
ago, as II was rumurrd he was making
noonShinc. The other N;!iI WAS lounu
in the loft OF an unoccupicd building
few feet distant.
Attorney Martin Brown. OF Mounds
vile, made a hot fight for his clients
and commissioner Conrad on summing
ND. decided there was no cdvid"nco 10
directly connect the men with the Stills
or h;skey.
The case was peculiar in TN" rcspec'
that in nearly all arrests for THIS cause
i the evidence is conclusive.
John Marcoski Tony k!erlonzEk ana
Toe Pecheck, all arrested for V!o!atins
the national prohibition law were re.
leased on $1,000 bonds each TO appear
before the U. 5. grand jury at FarNers-
burg next month.