The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-03
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| About four o'clock Sunday morn
ling the grim reaper called the spirit
iof Mrs. John Judd to it's eternal re-
ward About two weeks ago she suf
fered stroke Of paralysis, but hopes
were held that she might be spared
Mrs. Judd had reached the age of
almost four-score years, about twenty
Of which she had been a resident OF
Montrose. She loved her home and
was loved and respected by all who
knew her She leaves to mourn her
Floss, the aged husband and two
daughters, Elizabeth and Lillian Judd,
iof Mpntrose. The funeral will be
held Tuesday afternoon at $50.
Miss Margaret Ballon who has
been in critical condition from IN
lattack of erysipelas in her face, is
reported to be somewhat improved.
| Montrose celebrated Arbor day N
a fitting manner. The schools march
ed in body, escorted by the teachers
to the park and Immediately opened
the exercises by singing the Star
Spangled Banner. Rev. Duty made
the openig prayer. The governor S
proclamation, making FRIDAY, April
so, 1920, Arbor day, was read. An
other song, Columbia, was sung.
Short addresses were made by ReFs.
Barber and Covert, and tree was
planted as a memorial to William
Crane, who left the Montrose bank
| to become a soldier and died Dec. Il,
1878. After another song the march
was taken up ITO the school grounds,
where a tree was planted in memory
of another soldier, John Andrews,
who gave his life for his country.
and another was planted in honor CT
the returned soldiers. The Woman's
Civic club had charge Of the ceiebra-
/, ton Two trees were also planted
/ in the cemetery in memory of Mrs.
Horne who died in 1916 and Mrs.
Ward who died April /, 1920, who
were members of the club
The Civic club met at the home OF
Mrs. Phoebe Keith Friday, April ~,
with fifteen members and two v1sl-
tors in attendance. Roll call was
answered by uses for old newspapers.
hAfter the business session a program
consisting of a paper, "The Printing
Press" read by Mrs. Margaret Ken
needy, and paper, 1.-The story OF
Papermalring,' read by Mrs. Phoebe
Keith. Both papers were well writ
ten, interesting and instructive.
Meeting adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Hannah Curtis, May 3rd.
The Crusaders met with Hazel
Crane Thursday of last week. There
were fifteen members and six vlsl-
tors who enjoyed delicious three
course dinner One of the members
also celebrated her birthday annlver-
sary and had the pleasure Of cutting
a fine birthday cake. After the Dusl-
ness of the meeting was concluded
the afternoon was devoted to fancy
work and visiting. Meeting adjourned
to meet with Mrs. Minnie Bowen
Nav 9Th for an all day meeting.
The Miss ionary society met at the
home of Mrs. Laws Tuesday after
noon with eight members and one
visitor Devotional exercises were
given by Mrs Mary Barnes. Roll call
answered by an item about the Amer
lean negro. After the reading of
minutes, communications, and ap-
pointments made, a short program
was given. Mrs. Covert read an en-
cellent paper about The Native Afri
can" and Mrs. Duty read one chap
ter of our new study book. Meeting
adjourned to meet with Mrs. Duty
the last Tuesday of May.
Mrs. Kate Reed came home from
her daughters at keokuk last Fri
day While she is convalescing she
is still suffering considerable from
pain in her head.
John Vanosdoll has been very sick,
but is now able to be out.
Mr. and Mrs. John Noonan went to
Keokuk to visit Mrs. Noonan's
brother, Henry Rider, who has suf-
fered a second stroke of paralysis
and is in a very bad condition. He
is eighty-two years old which is
against him for recovery.
Mrs F1ohrer and her school will
hold a reception for the parents OF
the pupils especially and an invita-
ton is extended to others who are
interested, on Friday, May IA. Class
day exercises will be given that day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Curtis were il
Keokuk last Thursday shopping.
Miss Esther Fruehling had an at
tack of appendicitis last week. She
was taken to Keokuk to the hospital
for an operation and is now on the
road to recovery.
Mrs. J. P. Kennedy made a bust
ness trip to Keokuk Wednesday after
noon.