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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30
City Election Yesterday Was
Anything But Tame Affair
When the Final Count
Was Made.
KENNY IS THE HIGH MAN
he Led the Ticket in Council
Race With lOverton Dis
placing Hickey by Ma
jority Of 100.

Theodore A. Craig was elect
cd mayor Of Keokuk in the city
election yesterday by a ma
jority Of ninetyefour over John
w. Rovane. D. J. Kenny,
present commissioner Of public
safety, was returned to the
council by q vote that placed
him high man on the ticket.
T. ]. Hickey, present commits
sioner Of streets and public i'm
provements, was defeated by
Fred II. Overton BY one hun
dred votes. Overton will be
the third member Of the coun-
Gil when it meets for organiza-
ton next Monday.
In the race for mayor. the uno1i-
cial figures show that Mr.. Craig car
ried five of the seven precincts Mr..
Rovane carried the second and fourth
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30
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but few cents. Druggists also sell
larger "Bayer" packages. Aspirin is
the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30
CRAIG IS ELECTED MAYOR;
KENNY, 0vERT0N TO COUNCIL

jority for Craig was fortyAve, the
sixth ward majority was fourteen and
he margined the seventh by Ave
votes. N IL
Mr.. Craig. the new mayor. has
served the city as mayor and city
attorney. has served as county attor-
ney. and Is successful practising
lawyer of this city.
i am grateful to an OF my fr!eT ds
for the support they have given me, =
Mr. Craig said last night. Il realize
what they have done for me In this
campaign and am grateful to evosy
one Of them ETA
Mr.. Overton said iris morning that
he was very. grateful to his friends
for their loyal support and he wished
to thank them and everybody who in
any way assisted in his election. He
said there were NO sore spots SO tar
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30
Expect New Bowling Record.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
PEORIA, ILL.,, Mar. 30.-Local bowl
ing fans are expecting a new high to-
tai in the twoman event today when
Jimmy Smith and his partner, f.
Smith, Of Milwaukee, are scheduled
to roll.
Joseph Shaw, of Chicago, rolled in
to first place in the American Bowl
ing congress individuals yesterday
afternoon with count of 713, the first
700 score registered in the singles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30

| mayoralty contest.
as he was concerned and that he
i intended to fight for a lettering OF
| conditions, and would devote his
time, energy and ability for a bigger
and better Keoknk.
Commissioners Race Warm.
The race for commissioner was a
warm one from start TO finish. When
the field of eight candidates was cut
down to four in the primary, the real
battle was on, and 1t did not end
until the votes were counted last
night d. ]. Hemmy was the high
man on the ticket and ran away from
the rest Of the field The Hickey
Overton-Brady fight was a triangle
that kept everyone guessing until the
final figures were, in, when it was
found that Hickey Was low man, with
Overton grabbing his toga and Brady
pushing Oyerton to the wire with
only a few votes difference between
them. s
Hemmy's race was consistent and
his vote was the result Of healthy
majority in every ward. High man
in the first ward, high man In the
third ward, high man in the fourth,
within ten of that place in the fifth,
and king pin in the sixth and sew
enth shows the. consistency with
which the present councilman defend
ed his Monors. .
Overton's race was just as consis-
tRMs, MARCH g, 1920.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30

automobile turned over on the state
highway near here last night
Three of the injured women re.
ceived fractured skulls. One of them,
Miss Rose Ward, recently came here
from Kansas City,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30

n. J. Hickey, present councilman who
was defeated by Fred H.. Overflow.
precincts. The first precinct gave
Mr.. Craig majority Of LA. Abe
second ward gave Rovane's majority
~ Jog. The third ward returned q
majority of fifty-seven for Craig The
fourth gave Rovane thirty-five more
votes than Craig. The fifth ward ma
CITY ELECTION RET
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30
Hippodrome.
Auto Turns over.

iTUnited Press Leased Wire Service.I
| SAN JOSE, Calf, March 30.-Five
women we're severely injured, three
of them perhaps fatally, when their
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-30
MOVING PICTURES.
Colonial.

|
That Fannie Hurst wrote the story
of "a Petal on the Current" is sufh-
lcient guarantee that this new Uniyer-
sal starring vehicle for Mary Mac
ILaren, which will be presented at the
Colonial theatre tomorrow, is hu.
man tale Of very human person
4 The Genius of the Short Story" as
Kathleen Norris has called Fannie
Hurst, reached the pinnacle of her art
in "a Petal on the Current" SO Coo
mopolitan magazine readers have de-
lclared. A number Of other companies
are said to have bid for the story be-
fore the Universal obtained it for Miss
Mac Laren.
So admirably fitted to Miss Mac
Laren is the role of Stella Schump,
who is in "Children's Shoes" at the
Criterion, that critics, who have read
the fiction story and have seen the
photodrama in pre-release showing
say that in their opinion Carl
Laemmle, Universal's president.
thought the tale in the belief that Miss
Hurst drew on Mary MacLaren's
screen personality for her principal
character.
Hippodrome-
Alexander Dumas wrote ''The Cor
sican Brothers" a story that is con-
sidered his masterpiece. Dustin
Farnum will be seen tonight in the
greatest role of his career in this
famous Dumas story. 1t is picture
you will long remember. 1t contains
some of the most spectacular scenes
ever filmed. You win marvel at the
rnasuue ball, the duel scenes and the
banquet. You viii be more than
amazed at the beautiful scenes. both
exterior and interior. 1t is picture
made for everybody to enjoy. Also
latest Pathe news. Better come carly.
No advance in prices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22
PARCEL GIFTS ARRIVE
 BAD SHAPE

Berlin, Jan. 22-Food parcel gifts from Americans to friends in Ger many continue to arrive in 8 spoiled condition, this being especially the case with ham, sausage and other perisha b1e comm oddities. It is a re- suit Of either inferior production or careless packing.
 Very often purified meat infects other contents of parcel and as 2 result joy over the receipt of a pack age quickly resolves itself into gloom as the recipient discovers the condi- ton of food articles sent to him.
 If relief work is to continue along national lines, it is obvious that Herbert Hoover's warehouse plan is the only feasible method of avoiding disappoin tments growing out of the present method of indiscriminate and uncontrolled shipments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22
MONROE

MT. and Frank Wells of Trumbull Fla.
 MT. and Mrs. William Glassburger have returned home from a three weeks visit with relatives in New York city.
 Installation of officers at Harmony Grange on Thursday evening of this week.
 What might have been a serious fire, occurred at the home of Robert Sinclair on Sunday evening, when the floor near the kitchen stove was found to be ablaze. It was quickly extinguished without very much dam age.
 The Tohrenibach Bros. have returned from Meriden and taken up their residence here.
 An extension school will be held at the White Hills Baptist church on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week and it is hoped a large number of Monroe people will avail themselves of the opportunity and attend if possible. L. A. Bevans of Danbury, county farm agent will be the guest of MT and Mrs. Philip H. Jones this week John ". Sherwood has moved te i East Village in the house of the late 1 Mrs. Henrietta Bliss. ! Thomas B. Osborne had the rnis ] fortune to cut his knee quite badl! with a newly sharpened ax.
 Miss Mildred Standish is visitin, her sister, Mrs. Charles Stillman O. Easton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22
INDIANS ARE
 GOING AWAY
 FROM VOLCANO

Mexico City, Jan. 22-Long cara vans of Indians, carrying all their possessions, are leaving the vicinity of the new volcano at San Miguel. in the western Vera Cruz district. The refugees fear new volcanic eruption and say the region is being abandon ed. according to Puebla advices.
 Relief work in regions devastated by the earthquake of January is being made difficult by the operations of outlaws who are attacking and robbing supply parties, it is reported Despatches from Coscomatepec state that slight earth tremors are still felt and that survivors of the earthquake are kept in a state of panic. The San Miguel volcano continues ac. tive.
 Great cracks are noticeable on the l crater of Mount Popocatepetl.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22
DEVON

First Slectman Cheney has received word from President Punderford of the trolley company that. effective imme ediately, or as soon as the order can be passed down the line, passen- gers from the east will be carried to the town hall without the assessment of an extra zone charge from Greg orv's corner. This will be of special advantage to school children. Further
 efforts are being made to obtain
 further modification in favor of the
 town.
 The ladies of the sewing circle of
 Lucia chapter will meet on Thursday
 fore attending the regular meeting
 in the evening.
 The firemen's 42d annual concert and ball, to be held on Friday, Feb. l13. at thet own hall, is to be the big event of next month. Tickets are selling easily and indications are that everybody will be there. There were about 50 members of 1 tha brotherhood out to hear Attorney ] George B. Crawford of New Haven l speak of the negro problem. He fol- lowed prac ctically the same lines, as | MT. Lewis on the preceding evening. presenting the colored mans side of l the case, asking equality before the 1 law. political rights and a fair chance. He proved a pleasing speaker and had 1 the benefit of close and sympathetic | attention.
 | A quartet made up of James Bray. l Alvin Smith, Harold Smith and Nun l so, Furnished music of exceIlent quality, and the company sang a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22
number of negro melodies, with Prof. Clark at the piano.

After several weeks of inactivity the town court room took on a fa- miliar appearance yesterday morning when two cases were heard before Judge J. D. Brown, Jr., and disposed of as follows: James Dendonnas. proprietor of the GsDek restaurant on Naugatuck avenue, Devon, ar raigned on a charge for violation of the tobacco laws, was found guilty and fined $15 and costs. Dendonnas was arrested by officer P. !. Casey Monday night for selling cigarettes to minors upon complaint of the parents of several of the boys.
 Assistant Fire Chief George Boards ley. of the Bridgeport fire department will be the guest of the local fire board On next Wednesday evening,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22
TEE BOY KNEW.

'sWhere is the biggest dam in the world ?" asked Willie.
 s'I do not know where it is now my son." replied maw. 'tBut it was in our cellar last night when your paw dropped the only quart of whts- key he had and broke it."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22
MILFORD NEWS

The joint meeting of the finance
 board and school board on Monday evening was not productive of any advantage to the teachers in the way of placing them on the road to- ward an immediate increase of sal ary. The finance board finds it has not the legal right to call an extra town meeting for the purpose of raising funds to increase salaries of employees under contract covering the current year. This is in accordance with Article 24 of the state consti- tuition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

Fact that man shows great ner- vourness about his mysterious looking suit case, no longer proves that it contains the dism embered body of some one he has murdered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

In some towns they are presenting appointed managers of the Hartford and Bridgeport clubs, were at the Garde, but did not attend the meet ing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

fused one full-sized cake of Cuti- cura Soap and one fuli-sized box of Cuticura Ointment and was healed" (Signed) H. E. Stevens, Fairfax, Vt., August 21, 1919.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment have proved most valuable for the treat ment of pimples, blackheads, redness and roughness, dandruff, itching, irritated scalps with dry, thin and falling hair for young and old. They are pleasure to use as is also Cuti- eura Talcum, fascinating fragrance for perfuIning the skin.
 sAnuie Each Free by Mall. Address: "cut,szra Laborsteries, Dept. H, Maldsn. Aass." Sold every where Soap 25c. Ointment 2S and S0c TaIcll-Tl e- 8$ Cuticura Soap slaves without 1s-ug.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

ance was bad cuts and pimples, and the skin was sore and red. My hands were unframed and would bother me about my work. There were times when I could hardly touch any thing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

MfIford's Red Cross Christmas seal campaign was the most successful ever held in town While in pre- vious years 100000 seals were sold, this year over 51 ,0o0 were disposed of and the sum taken in was S553. The schools sold over 1000 seals, and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

Rudolph Bubintcek, who is contin- uing his education at Wesleyan un- versity, has been at his home for a few days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

The teachers of the town met on Monday afternoon at Assembly hall and organized 8 Teachers league
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

the booths about the same number Of the sum obtained, Is per cent. was sent to the Tuberculosis Comnnis. sion in Hartford; the expenses were $63 and there remains for work in town $40T. This sum will be turned over to the Visiting Nurse associa- ton.
 Harry Ferris, of the New Haven turnpike, charged with non-support, was discharged. Ferris proved to the court that he was providing for his wife and family and after hearing the evidence, Judge Brown discharg- ed the alleged offender.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

Charles Bryan and wife were vis- tied at their home in Woodmont on Monday evening by six couples of their young friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22
Mir. H. E. Stevens Tells How Cuticura Healed PiEnpIes

My trouble began by getting my hands cold. The general appear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

Jan. 2s, and be the principal speaker at a meet ng for the members of all the fire companies of the town which is to take place at the Devon ire house on Spring street. Chief Beards- ley, who has had 2S years experience in fighting fires, will talk upon mat ters of importance and interest to the firemen. Following his address there will be opportunity for the members of the department to ask questions relative to a fireman'S work and duty or obtain any other information in connection with department matters
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

Arrangements have been completed by Joseph Sablof, proprietor of the Pastime Pool and Billiard Academy of the town and Edward Washburn, proprietor of the Paddock Pool Par lors of Walnut Beach for a 500 point pocket billiard tournament to be played between teams representing Milford and Walnut Beach
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

MT. and Frank Wells of TrumbulI are spending the winter, in Daytona,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-22

The Plymouth Circle will meet with Mrs. Clarence l.. Lyon tomorrow af. ternoon.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-10
LAUREL RESULTS

First Rsce-Irish Dancer. lI5 tsandel,
80. 40. $50: Pitter Patter. ilj Colt
lettil. 40, $50: DRptziE, ll5 lSlIenl. 6.9o.
Time lis IS. King George. Beacon. Te-
rtador Lady BcEervycE also rnn. ninty
Moore finished second and disqualified.
Second E.ce-RoyEl Arch, lSS tCrsw-
fordl. $50, 230. 2iO: Joyful. l34 fByersi
..T0. 20: st. chsrlootes 43s lSmcot' 80
Time. 4:fS Bushouse Elydan, Ubsr also
ran .-
Third Rsoe-LoaEh Storm, ll2 tBgtWeuL
$50. out: BY JimiuN. ll6 tRodriguezb. out.
The Baggage. los CCalIahanl. out. Time.
l:l3 IS. Smoke Screen also ran Dcugh
Storm and Jimmy. Mclean entry.
Fourth Etce-BlSzes, l23 iROdugueIl,
SO. 40. go: DR.. Joe. 10 .CVassl. ll.4O.
SO; 81. Quentin. lS0 tMcAteel. $50. Time,
l:l3. Cock Of the RoOst. Siren Maid. Wed
ding Cake. Amaze. SCurry also ran.
Fifth RAce-John T. Grier. III Am
brosel so. 80. 8 80. Damssk. lO2 iColti-
lettil, 5.sn, $50: The Porter. l26 ,BUtwelll.
$50 Time. 2.31 81. GDome Irish Kiss
Paul JoDes, Bellsolsr also ran. John 2.
6 Grier and Damask. Whitney entry.
Sixth RAce-Frsnklin. ll6 tButweIll, ,
s 90. 500. 40; Stepsou, ll5 ,Fstor), 1910
$50; NSpthahus, 10 johnson, 20. 20.
Time. Las l-5. Helen Akin. Marths Luck
EFT. Benevolent. kslliPous. ButOrd, Rouen,
wcdsn also ran.
Seventh Rsce-Gsth. 10 Butwelll. 1910.
80. 400; Widow BedOtte. l0i lColtiletti).
$50. $50: Star Realm, l0T Rodriguez,
40. Time, l:53 IS. Lady Emnehne,
Disdi, Msdrono, Sailor also ran.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-10
CENTRAL PILES
UP BIG SCORE
Woodberry Forest Smoth-
cred by 70 to 2 Score Be-
fore Crowd of 1000.

varied assortment Of aerial
passes. coupled with terrific line
pIungtng netted Central High School
70 10 victory over the much
touted Woodberry Forest Academy
eleVen in a gridiron battle fought
peiore 1000 fans yesterday after
noon in the Central Stadium.
LED by the redoUbtsble Conklin,
VINO outgeneraled his opponents at
all stages of the scrap. Central
maintained an offensive attack
throughout. A clever ten-yard pass
IN the initial quarter gave the win
ners their first counter and only
once after this was the Blue and
White goal in danger.
Central carried the ball down the
field from the kickoff but lost on
downs when within the five-yard
line. A second attack carried it
over, pass, Conklin to Lemon, do
ing the work. A similar pass.
Conklin TO Surface. which followed
a series Of long forward passes,
gave Central Its second marker in
the second quarter. Woodberry
counted a brace of points in this
quarter when Buckley recovered .
blocked punt behind his goat hne.
This was the only time the Acade my
eleven seriously threatened the 10
calls goal. being held for downs be-
fore Central's punt. was messed UP
Conklin crossed the line twice in
the final period. following a series
of line plunges which completely
shattered the visitors defense.
Roberts and Z. Jones led the at
tack which carried the ball down
the field on a succession OF line
bucks, mixed with short passes.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-10
SWARTHMORE FALLS
BEFORE PENN TEAM

Philadelphia, Oct. 9.-Penn Great
ed surprise here today when they
smothered the Swarthmore eleven
by score of 81 to 0.
Penn's first touchdown was made
in the first quarter when Herman
intercepted Swarthmore forward
pass, running 70 yards with the
pigskin. In the third quarter with
four downs and II yards TO go,
Wray forward passed to Strauss.
who went over for Penn's second
touchdown. The third touchdown
was scored by Whitehill's bold line
plunging.
Aspundah was the only Swarth-
morite who showed any class.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-10
BENTLEY STOPS
SAINTS AGAIN
Orioles Hammer Three
Pitchers and Take Third
Straight Game, 9 to 2.

Baltimore, Oct. 9.--Leose pitching,
the poorest that has yet been mani
Tested in the present minor league
championship series. cost Mike Kei-
ley's st. Paul contingent the third
game of the big classic here this
afternoon by the score of to 2.
In only one inning were the saints
in a position to score. This came
in the first frame, when four hits
netted them their lone brace of tai
lies. Thereafter they were unable
to hit Bentley with any effect and
only three scattered safeties were
sarnered during the remainder of
the conflict.
The attendance was little more
than 10000, . rather disappointing
figure for a Saturday afternoon.
The game was repiete with thrills.
Only twepty-nine men faced Bent
ley after the opening inning. while
Hall, on the other hand, was driven
to the showers at the end of the
fourth. The Saints hurling ace was
found for no less than eight hits
in this time, while williams and
Griner. who essayed the fiinging in
turn thereafter, met with but lit
tie better success.
The box score.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-10
TAR HEELS CRUMBLE
WHEN G. u. OPENS
FIERCE ATTACK
CONTINUED FROM PAGE IL,

NO.N Inv bb L lNOsh N1S
off and battered his way through
the entire opposing team for a gain
23 yards TO the S-yard line, where
Flavin took the ball over.
1t was the most spectacular play
Of the day and raised Mr.. Wards
stock mighty hard in the eyes of
Exendine and the student body.
Hudson's tumble gave Georgetown
the ball on Carolina's 20-yard line
as the third period closed and line
plunges when play was resumed,
soen took it over. Flayin again
registering the touchdown.
Georgetown opened up a dazzling
aerial attack in the inal period.
Barney Dreifus, the human rab-
bit, who halls from Alexandra,
snatched a heave from Flavin out
of the atmosphere for a gain of
l3 yards on one occasion. Then
while the Carolina secondary de-
fense was watching Barney" Ken
yon sneaked of in the opposite di-
rection and received another, going
55 yards and dragging a couple
of tacklers with him for the last
ten of them, to Carolinss 3-yard
line. Lesry seeped through the Car
olina right tackle for the last touch
down and Flavin missed the goal.
Bill Kenyon booted the first three
successfully.
The Hilltoppers showed a lot of
fighting spirit and, more than that.
a powerful and deceptive attack.
The line charged hard and outplayed
-
Indications are that the Navy is
going to have more trouble on its
hands in the near future. The line