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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-06
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HAMILTON, ILL, MAY 6.

! The Eecta club was entertained at
the home Of Mrs. Elmer Dennis We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Corbett are visiting
at the homes of Mrs. Hawkes. and
Ralph Fowler. Mrs. Corbett came
from Fargo. N. D. the first of the
week and was joined by Mr.. Corbett
who has been visiting the past four
months with his mother in England.
Miss Bessie Letter of Fort Madison,
attended the Lefler-Harper wedding
Wednesday.
A number of the young people sur
prised Miss Bernice Letter at her
home Monday evening, leaving show
er of gifts for the bride-to-be.
Squire Simmons was operated on
for appendicitis at st. Joseph's hos
pital in Keokuk Tuesday His friends
will be glad to hear that his condi-
ton is favorable.
Mrs. Albert Hajun was an over
Sunday guest of her brother, Mr..
Frank Conner, in Burlington
Mrs Mary Shea died at st.
Joseph's hospital in Keokuk, Monday
afternoon at two o'clock, after an III,
ness of three weeks. She was the
wife OF Harry Shea who preceded her
in death several years. Three chill
dren were born to this union, Patrick
Shea of Basco, ILL.,, John Shea of War
saw, and daughter, Mrs. David Car.
rol, who died a few years ago. A
number of grandchildren are left to
mourn her loss. Miss, Mable Carroll,
a granddaughter, has made her home
with Mrs. Shea since her mothers
uiuip alot Yn
Thomas OLeary Of Hamilton, John
O'Leary, Mrs. Bridget Miller Of Keo-
kuk, and Mrs. Jennie Schneider Of
member of ST. Mary's Catholic
church, kind neighbor and true
friend, and her loss will be keenly
felt by her family and friends. Fun
eral services were held from st.
Peters Catholic church in Keokuk,
Rev. Father Cleary of Warsaw, Off
ciating, and interment in Oakland
cemetery in Keokuk by the side OF
her husband.
Miss Jeanne Mekemson Of Media,
ILL.,, was guest at the Lefier-Harper
wedding Wednesday evening.
Word has been received OF the
death of Mrs. James Quinlan of
Peoria, which occurred Tuesday. The
Quinlan family were former residents
of Hamilton, and have many friends
who sympathize with the bereaved
family.
In some way Kenneth Daughrity
fell from his bicycle, suffering a frac-
ture of his hip. He was removed to
Keokuk hospital FOR surgical treat
ment.
At the preliminary track meet Fri
day noon on the high school grounds
Hamilton won 81 points, Warsaw 33
and Elvaston 90. The county track
meet is to be held at Carthage Sat
urday. Also the "deelamatory and ora
torical contests. The Carthage young
people have sent out invitations for
a "neighborhood party" to be tender
ed the visiting guests Saturday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ A. Kerr are visit
ing their children, Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan
at Atlantic, yowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-06

At 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, at
the Bethel Presbyterian church, the
marriage Of Miss Bernice Letter and
Mr.. Neal Harper was solemnfzed, the
Rev. Harry Shearer, a former pastor
Of the church officiating. Miss Lu-
cile Harper presided at the piano.
and before the appearance of the
bridal party Mr.. Vergil Johanson, of
Carthage, sang "Entreat Me Not
To the music of Mendelssohn's wed
ding march, the bridal party ap-
peared. The Misses Pearl Denton,
Letter, Mary Letter, Hazel Letter and
Grace Athey, as bridesmaids, were
all dressed in pink and were followed
by the maid Of honor, Miss Marie
Crette, who wore white and pink
gown. and the bride, who was dress
ed in white satin with long bridal
veil and carried shower bouquet.
They were met at the altar by the
groom and best man, Mr.. Shipton, of
Carthage. The Rev. Mr.. Shearer
used the ring ceremony The church
was decorated in spring flowers and
ferns and the altar was made espe-
cially beautiful. Following the cere-
mony, Mr.. and Mrs. Harper received
the congratulations of their friends
in the assembly room of the church.
These young people will make their
future home i'm Carthage. Congratu-
lations OF their hosts of friends fol-
low them to their home.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
M. E. church held an all-day meeting
and served dinner, having as guest
of honor Mrs. Bartlett, who will soon
leave Hamilton for ST. Louis and
later Connecticut. During her resi-
dence here Mrs. Bartlett has been
most helpful in church activities as
well as civic, and her many friends
regret her departure.
About forty-five of the little friends
of Mervin Huff were entertained roy
ally at his home Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Huff was assisted by Miss Doud
in entertaining the little ones with
games. Ice cream and cake were
served during the afternoon. This
happy event will long be remembered
by the little folks.
Miss Leila Karr and Melvin Pellet
will represent Hamilton High school
in the declamatory contest at Car
ludSe Oh odluIudy. III d ~ ciiulAaiy
hearing at the high school audito-
rum Monday afternoon these two
students were awarded medals.
Bert McGinnis, Of Kansas City, has
purchased Mrs Rayburn's property
and will move his family to this city.
Some of the High school students
enjoyed a wiener roast out by the
lake Monday evening, chaperoned by
Mr.. Hall and Miss Phillips.
Mrs Mable Waggoner is teaching
in the second grade of the public
school. substituting for Miss Jessie
Lane. who is attending the State
Normal school at Macomb, ILL.,
Miss Marie Crete and Mrs. Roy
Wilson, of Fort Madison, were host
esses at a prenuptial shower for
Miss Bernice Letter at the Crette
home Friday evening. The house was
decorated in pink and white. A
dainty lunch was served during the
evening. Miss Letter was the recipi-
ent of many beautiful gifts and the
evening was greatly enjoyed by all.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-06

marks demand $.0190, cables $.0192,
up s.O007; Canadian dollars, $.9070.
Demand sterling closed UP Il at
$3.S4A: francs demand 1916, cables
1915; lire demand 5000, cables 20.90;
marks demand $.01S7, cables s.01S9;
Canadian dollars, $.9050.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-06
BRYAN HERE
ON WAY SOUTH
Nebraskan Passed Through keokuk
on Southbound Train on Way
From Des Moines to
Georgia.

William jennings Bryan passed
through Keokuk, this morning on his
way from Des MONIES to Atlanta, Ga.
There were not more than two or
three people at the depot VINO knew
that the Nebraskan was here. he
spoke yesterday at Des MONIES.
He was in one of the Pullmans on
the southbound Burlington tram.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-06
Ear.ian Exchange Market.

Foreign Exchange Market.
Tinted Press Leased Wire Service.l
NEW YORK, May e.--Foreisn ex-
change was steady at the opening
today. Demand sterling opened PUP
" at s3S4A: franc checks. 1912, up
10 confines; lire checks, 21.42, up D;
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Nobody knows you but you.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
COLLEGIANs WIN
THE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Kcyser Collegians, independ-
mt champions of the state, downcd
West Virginia Wesleyan collegiate
champions in a hard fast game at
CIarksburg Saturday night, 1925.
The game was played for the free
for all classes title. Keyser had the
aGae, played consistent and fast
YAH at all stages Wesleyan never
struck it's true form and repeatedly
aassed into the hands of the Key
ser five. Slocum, Shaffer and Glib
son, starred for Keyser, while John
son was the brightest light for
Wesleyan.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
ASK Ills RETURN.

Rev. Or. Joseph Dawson, pastor
of Centre Street Methodist Episco-
pal church, Cumberland, was urged
to return for his ninth consecutive
year by the official board at a meet
is8 held there Thursday night.
Resolutions were adopted praising
the pastorate Of DR.. Dawson and
asking the conference to continue
him at Centre Strcet.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22

office represents the deliberate wish
of ones party it constitutes call to
duty that no man can or should re
fuse. In all sincerity, however let
me say | do not seek the nomina-
ton and that | cherish no higher am
bition than to perform to the best of
" ability the duties Of my present
position SO long as | shah continue
in it"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22

reelected: Lawrence Greer, Ed
ward D. Adams, J. Kemp Bartlett,
NJ. c. Byers, Henry E. Cooper, Bert
ram Cutler, Fredeiek T. Gates, Al
vim w. Krech, Edgar L. Marston, E.
H. Smith, w. A. Wilbur and j. n.
WHY'S.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22

The board will meet in New York
within few days for organization
when the present officers will again
be chosen. They are: Lawrence
Greer, chairman of the board. NJ
c. Byers, president; L. NJ. Thinner
man, secretary. 1t was announced
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
MONDAY. MARCH o

at the meeting that the company
had accepted a continuation Of the|
standard Government return of'
81 per cent on the earnings for
the test period"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
WESTERN MARYLAND
BOARD REELECTED

The annual meeting of stockhold-
ers Of the Western Maryland rail
road Company was held in Balti-
more, when the following board was
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22

Read The Martinsburg journal.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24
By FRhNk |. SoLHR

the frame to strengthen it. This can
be cut from one Of the two inch
pieces and should be placed in the
frame opposite where the two sashes
overlap. Screen molding is used TO
cover the edge Of the screen.
First cut the side pieces to length 'B".
Next cut the top. bottom and center
pieces to length "a" less twice the
width Of one of the side pieces. The
use Of inter box will assist greatly
in getting the ends perfectly square
and for good work this is the result
you should attempt to secure.
Fasten the frame together with
eight penny finishing nails. setting
them we'll into the sides. The bottom
piece should be nailed about an eighth
of an inch from the end of the side
pieces to allow the water to run of
should the rain beat through the
screen.
When the frame is we'll nailed to-
sether. drive one-half inch corrugated
fasteners in the corners as shown on
the butt joint drawing-two on one
side and one on the other. These
fasteners draw and hold the hpieces
together very firmly.
II the window is to be hung on
hinges and have great deal Of use.
corner brackets fastened in the corn
ers will strengthen the frame a great
deal
The frame should be given two
coats Of paint before the wire cloth Is
fastened in place. The cloth can he
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24
The Man Who Made the World Seem Small

Bobby, settling himself to hear the
story. so father began:
Samuel Morse grew up in the at
mosphere of books and learning. His
father was one of the first Americans
TO write books for school use and he
was anxious that his son should re-
ceive a good and sound education.
Samuel was sent TO Yale College. He
wanted to be an artist, so when he
graduated from Yale he was sent to
Europe where he could study art.
When he was twenty-four years old
he came back to America and began
his career as a painter. But he was
soon 10 follow in his fathers scholarly
footsteps. for he assumed professor
ship at the University Of the City Of
New York.
AT that time electricity was a sub
ject much guessed about. and little
known. While teaching at the Un!-
versity. Morse heard fellow professor
give d lecture on electricity and its
uses. AS he listened Morse conceived
the idea of the telegraph. He wanted
10 use this great mysterious power
electricty--;o convey communications
over large distances. He set to work
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24
WHY JEAN CHANGED HER MIND

- Ian d.dnt IKE docs. She wasn't
really afraid of them as she used
10 be. but she. didn't like them.
~ When she was a little bit of a
,..l. she lived across the street from
a family who kept a great big dog
that barked. To be sure the dog never
hurt anybody and he was as friendly AZ
could be to little girls. But he did park
long and loud and Jean didn't like It..
Perhaps that was the way she got her
notion about not liking dogs
She didn't like them in her yard and
she didn't like them when she met
them on the street and. most of all she
didn't like them to follow her as she
went to and fro to school. -
one morning as she was going 10
school she heard little 'pitter-patter
on the walk. behind and. turning
around. she ispied a small dog. He
looked up~at her in q mos: friendly
fashion and gave two short. friendly
banks as much as to say. "How'y Do!"
But Jean was not to be moved by
such actions-she didn't like dogs. She
stamped her foot and said, go home!"
very firmly that way and then hurried
on to school,.
Was the dog bothered BY such q
welcome? Not he! He seemed to
have taken q liking for Jean. for all
her rudeness to him and he battered
right after her clear UP toNthe school
building. -.
well, never mind" said Jean to
hefself a abe hurried into the build.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24

tore the lady could say . word, II like
MIN 20 very much and I like him to
follow me around"
Then that's all right" said the lady
laughing At Mr.. Johnson's surprised
look, and il Jean will come over aft
er school. I'll show her the tricks Jip
can do"
That afternoon after school, and
many other afternoons too. Jean went
straight to. her new friends house and
played with Jip. She learned ali his
tricks and he learned to do for her
all the things he had learned to do
for his other little friend.
Then one day about a. week later.
Jeans friend Ethel camsTover to play
after school. And much to her sur
prise she found Jip-
why Jean!" she exclaimed, "you
hated dogs and here's one. hausinr
xround your front porch"
But Jean didn't mind the question.
You sec. she had been teased 50 much
BY her. father. and brothers that she
was used to It by now. Ties. / know
] didat like dogs" abe admitted. nut
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24

bought in coarse and fine mesh. the
finer being more expensv,. 1t comes
in rolls. SO you can get any length
but the width is II. IA, Is inches. etc.
Allow about half inch more than
the width of the opening for taekins
to the frame.
Four ounce tacks are long enough
for lacking the screen to the frame
Fasten one side and one end. then
the other side and end. using PAL
of pliers to stretch the wire. Finish
the frame by covering the edge OF me
cloth with wire or clover-,eaf nlodins
mitred at the corners and fastened
with one inch brads.
The simplest way Of holding the
screen in the window frame. The
simplest way is 10 drive finishing mails
through the screen frame into the
window frame. leaving enough OF the
nail protruding to permit Of with
drawing easily.
Gate hooks and eyes and door but
tons make good fasteners as they al
low the screen to be easily removed.
The best way is TO have hangers
screwed al the top TO the outside OF
the window and screen frame. The
screen can quickly be taken off for
cleaning by pushing out and raising
UP from the bottom. Use short safe
hook and eye to fasten he screen a.
the bottom.
Black wire cloth will last from ave
10 twelve years If taken in each fall
and siven a good coat OF scream naiu.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24

ing. Il guess hell run along anu lenu
10 his own business now. And she
thought no more about him.
But at noon. when she came out OF
the building with the other girls.
there was Mr.. Dog waiting for her.
His long ears wiggled with delight
when he saw her and he looked so
happy that she hadn't the heart to
stamp her foot at him. And it likely
as not wouldn't have done any good it
she had--he seemed just that deter
mined.
All her girl friends were much In
terested. -
. "where'd you get him." asked one.
Isn't he darling!" exclaimed an
other. -.
"Going to. teach him to do tricks
like Jack did his?' asked Marcy.
And Jean didn't know what to say.
She had always hated dogs but nobody
could hate a cunning little 'nop-eared
creature like this dog-one really
couldn't! So she hurried home Is fast
a. she could. with her new friend close
at her heels, and asked her father
what she had better do about It. -
DOGS like. that one don't just bob
up out Of the EARTH" laughed her
father. "he belongs to somebody. I
wonder II he could belong to the new
neighbors next door?"
So together Jean and her father
went to inquire.
Eyes. he does belong to u.s." said the
iady'who Answered the door. But he
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24
SHARP EYES

we're growing the corn and maxim,
the brooms.
How many thoughtless persons had
seen the seeds in whiskbrooms? or
the thousands, only one was visa
enough to turn the discovery owe, IN
his mind and formulate a plan and
establish an industry.
II We had not had Franklin to
blaze a new path. would We still be
using brooms made in another coun.
try and shipped across the sea?
Yes. this man kept his eyes open.
He knew the value of little things and
how to make them big. He did not
overlook opportunities
One day Franklin was walking
along Duck Creek. just an ordinary
stream. when he gli1psed an old
basket that had drifted into the shall.
lows. 1t remained stationary but
something green seemed to be grow.
ing out of it.
Benjamin found a pole with which
he poked in the mud beneath the
basket. After few minutes he ished
it out Of the stream. Then he saw
that the basket had actually sprouted.
that the willows Of which 1t was
made had put forth yellow-green
shoots.
This article was also an English
product. Franklin tore the basket
apart and gave the sprouts to a
friend. The willows grew, and the
basket industry was established in
/. America.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24

water. and spent 10 much Of their
time. there. was that about all they
cared to eat was flsh. 30 they decided
that. It would be = wise thing to live
right along With the supplies. II We
have lost the art Of flying. I'VE have
not lost that Of SWIMMING. ana have
heard my father say that the nsh Is
not in the ocean that can outswim
him. II he is real hungry. We do
not swim along on the surface and
wait for some fish to come in sight.
but when one II sighted that looks as
II, 1t. would make good dinner. we
dive and follow it. e
And sometimes one Of these silvery
sided mackerel puts US on our mettle
as 1t leads US down and down. where
it is, almost dark. and where curious
deep-water folks have all they 'can do
to- get out Of our way as we dart by.
But. when once hot on the trail. we
never give up the chase until that
particular fish is caught. And II the
fish only knew that. it could save
lot OF trouble. by just giving up at
first. and not trying to get away. II
could tell you about some of the
queer things We see away down I'M
der the waves, on some Of our hunt
ing excursions, you would hardly be-
iieve them. g ~ -. ".
j. There are Holsters down there big
ger than any you ever saw on a BLOCK
OF ice in a market. and grea, devil
FISH that lie in wait in caves among
the coral. and sea shells more beauti.
iul than any you ever dreamed OF.
and lots and lots OF other things ,ha,
would make you open your eyes in
wonder. ..v
And another funny ,hinA about our
tolks, are our stumpy legs and down.
covered feet. Our legs are right a,
the end OF our bodies, so when We
stand we are as erect as any soldier
en- parade. And we have a habit of
collecting on the beach in companies.
and stand for the Longest time
shoulder 10 sfouifer. and talk 70 each
other On the Islands ahsre We 1--we.
there are so many Of us tina. when
nedfime eomes YOU could hardly see
the ground for sleepy pensutns And
| in the nesting season the nests are
placed so close together that one
| could moi walk without stepping on
(, eggs Or babes. While the, mothers
are sitting on The eggs. the fathers
take a vacation and SO far cut to sea
and fish and have good time gen.
orally. .Eui when they think the eggs
have had time TO hatch they all come
h1ek. and tell the mothers to 30 Out
% sea and enjoy an outing. and tha,
they will stay at home and take care
y Of the children. Pretty clever IN
hem. don't Nou think, as keeping a
baby perguin's stomach full is 70 easy
A jeh2 -. - > 41a-' H..
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24

- ROOMS are common articles to-
day and the broom corn industry
is well established. A hundred
~ and ffty years ago only the
"well-to-do" people owned brooms and
these were imported from England
At that time no broom corn grew in
America. 5..l
But one day Benjamin Franklin
went to call upon a friend and. while
he waited, he spied whisk broom.
The visitor was curious. He took the
broom and examined it very carefully.
AS he handled the article. some small
object fell upon the floor. What could
it be?
Down upon the floor knelt Benja-
min. He peered all about him. He
searched in every crack and crevice.
He persevered until he located dark
shiny something, smaller than an air.
rife shot. He rolled it in his hand.
It was a seed that some careless work
man had left in the whiskbroom.
When Franklin had located another
seed in the same broom. he wore a
contented smile. For in those mo-
ments an idea had been born: and
ideas rule the world.
If broom corn could be grown in
England. why not in the American
colonies? If it was profitable there.
why not here? Let us produce our
own brooms.
Franklin planted the seeds. They
grew. Within few years his own
people. the Quakers Of Pennsylvania
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24

and made many experiments, and at
last. in 1885, succeeded with the in
strment which was to transmit the
messages about the world. Morse
wanted to try out his invention, and
SO he asked the United States Con-
sress to build telegraph line between
Washington and Baltimore so that he
could prove TO his fun-poking friends
that his invention was of real worth
and value. But Congress. too. had its
doubt about the small =trument tina.
would transmit sound by means of
wires, and his request was refused.
Then he tried TO interest some OF the
European governments in his scheme,
but he met only with failure. Crest
fallen. he returned TO America, about
10 give up all idea of showing the
world his telegraph system. when
much to his great joy. on the last
day of its session. on March 3. 1913.
Congress voted 10 supply $4,000. to
build the telegraph line. Ii took over
a year before the line was finally
erected. The entire country waited
breathlessly to see how the mad
project would work.
THE message was sent from the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-24

1Samuel F. Is. Morse-Born April ~.
- uDAY is Aunt Nellle's birthday
said mother. II must send her
telegram of consra ulations.
~ Are you going TO telegraph ali
the way out TO California: asked
Bobby. who thought that every place
that was not right on top Of his East
ern home was al the other end OF
the earth.
The telegraph wires know no dis
iances." remarked father. they brins
The four corners of the world together.
and make communication from all
quartz possible. 1t makes the world
seem small when We think nothing of
getting in touch with our California
relatives by means of the telegraph
wires"
Paddy. who invented the tele-
graphic" asked Bobby.
Samuel Morse was the man who
invented the telegraph. and Ike most
inventors he met with SCOTS and jeers
instead Of encoura cement whenever
he tried to interest anyone in his
work" ~
"Ah. tell me about him" pleaded