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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13
xuPArR1CK A PRISONER.

Paris. Nov. Washington reports
that Captain Fitzpatrick. American Rod
Gross worker in South Russia, was not
killed by the Bolsheviski. but Is being
held prisoner were confirmed In teler
gram received at the Paris branch OF 80
American Red Cross from Scbas to1&t
today. The telegram was filed u
Sebastopol on November s.
The telegram reads: "Definite in
formatin ION that Fitzpatrick Is L prisoner
was received from Russian Officers.
who escaped from tn" group of prison
erS which included Kilpatrick. This
group left I.avkia under guard In the
direction Of prison camp at Klovaka
on the nniepcr."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13
Al Jolson In "stnbad.p

Al Jolsun. the unanimously elected
president of comedy and song, will enter
upon his engagement In the Winter Gar,
denis oriental cNtravuEanza, 'Sinbau.
ot tho Court theatre Friday and Satur-
dav with a matinee Saturday.
This extravaganza of cffulgent en-
terta!nment has, with the intmitah!e
Jolson. duplicated everywhere its pro
digious New York success. Jolson was
seen In "Sinbad" for the first time at the
New York Winter Garden on February
u, 1918. and since that time has sur
passed any other attraction in populari-
" known to the American stage his
receipts in New York. Washington. Bal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13
! THE THEATRES
Courts Coming Attractions.

In "Othello."
ucsday-creatore Opera co.
in Lucia di Lammermoor.
dnssday--Millicent Hanley
in Tea for Three.
Thursday-"Thc Climax (aus-
pieces Catholic Woman's league.
Friday and Saturday-Al JoIson
ana company of LIS in "Sinhad.
November 22-23-The Big Mus
ical Hit. It's Up to You.
November 2i-Cniversity Con-
November 25-26-27-The Mus
!caI Success, Good Morning
Judge"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13
TRAIN DERAILEp.
Big Pour Coaches Leave Tracks Near
vesdorsburg-No One Hurt.

Indianapolis. Nov. 1.-TWO day
coaches and a sleeping car Of Big Four
train No A were derailcd one mile west
OF Vecdersburg. Ind, early this morn
Ing, but no one WAS injured. according
to officials Of the railroad here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13
Sleep and Rest

One Of the most common causes or IN
somnIa and rastiessnrss is indigestion
Take one OF Chambcrlain's Tablets nm
I,nGiotoIv after supper and see II YOU
do not rest better and sleep better
They only cost n quarter. For sale by
ou dealers,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13

who have participated In amateur the
atricals who have not essaycd role III
the famous old farce. The best part OF
the appruWchng engagement IS that l.!
giving II musical comedy setting and
atmosphere" mona Of the roll!cking fun
and genuine human nature Of TIL
Magistral\ has boon lost by the Ii
hrct'ists ind composers. Shep Camp
will b. seen in the role of Magistrate
Needles. supported by an array of met
ropolitan talent The scenic production
is elaborate.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13

4 coal truck belonging to the Free
lnm Oh works crashed through the
scales At the Bell coal yards on TN"
South side when something became
wrong with the steering gear. Tho
scales. il Is understood. wrr" damaged
TO such an extent that new pair Will
have to h" installed. Tn" truck was
also damaged 50 that II had to he towcd
10 the Freedom repair shop.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13

Judging by tho support given last hight
and this advance seat sale. Its debut here
will leave no flaw In Wheeling's desire
To attend attractions OF note.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13

The Farmers National Congress will
convene III Columbus on November 10
continuing until the l9th with head
quarters at In" DeSChlcr hotel on High
street. Many important matters OF dis
cusS!on viii be taken up and local far
merS wishing 10 attend can write TO the
Dcschlrr hotel in Columbus for reserva-
tons.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13
RGtyBlja6d
anns-G--::.A-sfA

Extensive repairs are being made to
the interior Of the StorAroom OF the G..
{. Movers Electric company AT Tenth
and Market streets. New shelves AMI
o;!.ar rxtrnsiv" repairs arr being made
80 that they will be able to take care
Of their large stock Of automobile aC-
cesSur!eS which they ut present handle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18
KISMET

Raymond McDermod of Layemc,
Okla, is here this week helping NJ.
c, Hicks with his sale
Lucille Mooney entertained her
Sunday school class at her home
Wednesday evening. There were Is
of the class present, and two visitors
Mildred Bundy and Ada Rose.
Annis Palmer Is rooming with
Miss Maud Hickey now, and expect
to stay in town the rest of the win
ter, and 90 to school.
The W. NJ A. Society met at the
home of Mrs H. D. Hassoni Wednes-
day afternoon
Quite number from here were
in Liberal on business Tuesday.
The work on the II. S. building
is progressing quite nicely of late.
Mrs. Ern Lewis and daughter
were Liberal shoppers between
trains Wednesday.
l., E. Warden made a business trip
to Liberal Wednesday
d. R. Green captured badger one
day this week which caused a great
deal of excitement in town among
the children.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18
Secures Eighty Acres Three Miles West
of Traders BoIeS No. T.
Estates Made Sale.
OTHER SALES MADE YESTERDAY
After "a Preiod Of lnaction In!eves
in Leasing Game Begins to Come
To Life. Several Sales Made Yes
terday BY Dealers Withhold Names
of Purchasers.

The Democrat learned this morn
ing that an eighty acre lease three
miles west of the Traders Boles Mol
was sould yesterday opening to rep
resentative of big Texas company
but the revuest was mad that tn name
of both the man and the company be
withheld for the present.
Tis gentleman has been here
several days looking over the field
an dafter making exhaustive inves-
legations closd deal for TIE eighty
acres through the Fivt-State Leasing
Agency
Whether or not he expects to de-
vtlope tht lease right away or await
further developments at tie Traders
well he would not state, but he made
it plain tina the considered h. had
made a good buy and that the field
was most promising of results.
There was an unusual demand for
blank assignments at this office yes
.terday, indicating many changes in
ownership, but dealers were careful
as to not give out any more informa-
ton than necessary.
ut is about time the lease market
was coming to life, as the continued
activity at the Traders Boles No. /.
the Traders Bunting No. and the
Seward County Oil and Gas Company
Sealey No. is bound to start some
thing before long.
Oil men continue to profess con
fidence in the field and the sales
yesterday would indicate that they
are backing their judgemen. with
heir money.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18
324 S. Kansas Ave.

tested under saddle or in harness,
and not responsible for any other
judges.
GEO. BAIER, Secretary.
A word to those so ignorant as to
claim the saddler Morgan and
trotter out of date and the saddlers
at the Hugoton fair cheap stuff,
win say that l will back Diamond
Hawk 1898 to win against any reg
istered Morgan stallion in the state,
to be shown three-gaited, five-gaited,
as ,trotting harness horses, and as
running horses. You will find lots
of good Morgans and owners willing
to contest, and if Diamond Hawk is
a cheap stick here is a chance to
clean up on him. Will also back Blue
Chief 1927 to win against any reg
istered saddle stallion in the state,
to be contested as sires of high class
horses, as COW horses, as work horses,
as trotting horses two best in three.
As running horses at half-mile, as
fine harness horses, as 3-gaited horses
as fve-gaited horses, and as high
school horses.
Blue Chief is nearly sixteen years
old, but clean him if you can.
GEO. BAIER.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18
BLUE BELL ITEMS

Grandma Neff who has been visit
ing with A. s. Neff, left for Pennsyl-
vania where she will visit at various
points during the winter.
Broom corn buyers are numerous
in this neighborhood but little is
being sold.
Sunday school was especially well
attended Sunday considering the day
but larger crowd is desired next
Sunday.
There will be a Thanksgiving pro
gram at Blue Bell on November "a,
and pie or box supper after the
program. Everybody invited.
Mrs. Bert Eddington who has been
visiting A. S. Netf, returned to her
home in Elkhart Saturday.
Mrs. Mahan called on Floyd DAYS
and family Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pointing spent
Sunday with Jess Pointing and fam
ily.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18
Phone 81

Five gated match, Queen Dexter
1913 and Justin Headlight zoos.
won by Queen Dexter:
Best gIrf or lady rider, Mrs. Bar
bara Weber first on Tucker, owned
by Tom Patterson. hma Baier,
second, en- Queen Dexter. Premium
horse trained 10 days, value $50 by
George 3a;er, no payment because
decision was fixed by secretary for
tie purpose of having the program
proceed peaceably.
Best educated horse, any breed
or sex. Diamond Hawk, 1898, first,
Blue Chief. 1927, second. Premium
to Jobland.
Best bucking horse not recorded.
Money left at bank.
Special S-gaited, Lester Harris,
first on Bally.
A Word About The Judges.
The four men selected by the sec.
rotary were Mr., Mcqueen, Mr.. Way
land, Mr. Moon and Mr.. Barmore
These men can't be bought and have
forgotten more than those who crit.
cized them have capacity to learn
We are willing to get a state judge
and back the Baier stable Of horses
Ito win any class in which they con-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18
APPLETON w. M. S.

The ladies of the Union Center w.
M. S. held their regular meeting with
Miss Carrie Renzer November 8, 90.
The president conducted the open
ing exercise. Minutes of the two
last meeting were read. Some bust
ness was transacted, The ladies are
now making a crazy silk quilt which
is TO be sold at the dedication of the
Union Center church.
The society has a membership of
16. members and all are wide-a-wake
ones. The next meeting will be held
at The home of Mrs. Charlie Schultz,
November IT.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18

on Spotted Filley, premium to Hud-
son Six.
Best Shetland under saddle. c. T.
Dykes, frs. on Hudson Six, Dick
Holman. second on black pony.
Premium to Hudson Six.
Best combined saddler and driv-
er, c. T. Dykes first on Hudson Six.
Special-Best foaI by Hudson Six,
Ralph Moon first on Jewell. Prem-
ium to Hudson Six.
Saddle Horses-Grade ..-
Best suckling foal, c. T. Dykes,
first on chestnut fiTIey. Premium to
Chief, owned by 0, E. Rich.
Best yearling, George Baier first
and second on EasterIight and Maid
Diana. Premium to Chief.
Best 3-yEar-oId and ever. c. 7.
Dykes first and second, on chestnu.
mare. Preruium to Royal Sunrise,
1857.
Best 3-gaiteI saddTer. first and sec
ond George Baier, on Black Mamie
and ComaueHe Buck. Premium to
Chief.
Best plantation saddle horse, Tom
Patterson first OF Tucker, Geo
Paier second on Comanche Buck
Premium to Chief, no payissnt be-
cause winner did not show plamta-
ton gait
Best 5-gaited saddler, BfSck
Mamie, first, Comanche Buck. second.
Registered Saddle Horses
Best colt or fiiley under &, Geo.
Baier first on Royal Sunrise. 1857
Best 3-gaited mare or gelding
Geo. Baier first and second, on Queen
lpexter 1913 and Titania 1905.
Best 3-gaited stallion, Geo, Baiel
first on Blue Chief; 3Ts7.
Best 5-gaited mare or gelding
Queen Dexter 1918, first, Titanic
1905, second.
Best 5-gaited stallion, Blue Chief
1927.
Champion saddler, Queen Dexter
1888.
Kid Ponies, Other Than Shetlan'
Ridden by boy or girl under 10,
r Irma Baier, first on Queen Dex
ter, Trenie Baier, second on Titania
Premium to Hudson Six.
Best kid pony any sort, ridden b,
child under 6.
Sue Baier, first, on Black Mamie
Dolores Weber, second, on Patter
son spotted pony. Premium to Hud
son Six.
Five Gated Match
Champion Morgan Horse, damon
529S, and Champion Saddler, Quee
Dexter 1913. Won by damon
Hawk.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18

Chestnut Filley; Geo. Baier, second
on c. T. Caste. Premium to DR.. Caste
5795.
Special-best foal any age, by
Justin Headlight zoos. Geo. Baier
first and second on Easterlight 1854
and Pretty Lizzy Rule l, Vol. 4.
Premium to Justin Headlight.
Best Morgan in harness, Geo.
Baier, first, with Comanche Buck.
Mr., Bost, second on brown horse.
Premium to Diamond Hawk, 529S.
Best Morgan under saddle, Geo.
Baier first and second, with Con-
anche Buck and Titauia, shown five
gated
Registered Morgans.
Best Morgan in harness, Geo Bier
first on Diamond Hawk 529S. c. T..
Dykes second on Justin Headlight
zoos. Premium to DR.. Caste, $3.50.
Best yearling, Geo. Baier first on
Easterlight 1884 and Pretty Lizzie.
Premium to Morgan Raider, GAP.
Best 2year-old. Geo. Baier first
on Cimarron Shore 1892. Premium
to Morgan Raider, 6l42-
Best 3-year-old, Geo Baicr first
on Diamond Hawk 529s; Russell
Smith. second on Morgan Raider
.6142. Premium to, Dr. Casio 5795.
Best and over G T. Dykes, first
on Justin Headlight zoos, premium
to Morgan Raider GAP.
Best Morgan under saddle, Geo.
Baier first on Diamond Hawk 529S,
c. T. Dykes. second on Justin Head
light zoos. Was shown five gated.
Premium to Justin Headlight zoos.
Champion Morgan. Diamond Hawk,
629S. Premium to DR.. Caste 5795.
Trotting Bred
Best sucking foal, o. ]. Wayland
first and second on Chestnut colt and
brown FLY Premium to Comanehe
Buck.
Best yearIing, Geo. Baier, first
on Maid Diana.
Registered trotter or PAGER an!
age, Geo. Baier first on Maid Diana
Vol %
Best 3-year-old driver, any breec
or sex, Geo Baier first on Diamond
Hawk 529S
Best single driver and over, an,
breed or sex, Geo. Baier first on Blu
Chief, 1927 Premium to Reno owne,
. by A. l.. Marcellus.
Champion Harness horse, damon,
Hawk, 529S.
Shetland Ponies.
Best sucking foal, Ralph Moo
first on Jewell. Premium to Hudson
Six.
Best yearling, Tom Patterson frs
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18
RAILROAD NOTES

H. f. McMullen, trainmaster of
Dalhart, was in the city today looking
after business matters.
G. G. Fisher, claim adjuster, who
has been in the city the past few
days on business left Tuesday for
Pratt.
c. T. McHugh, trainmaster of
Pratt, was in the city Tuesday on
business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18
100 - GsESBSh0Fa1,9l1l-1 M
COMPLETELY BURIED WHILE
DIGGING OUT A COYOTE

C. W. Tharp, living five miles east
of Forgan, was completely buried in
the sand while digging out coyote.
When the bank caved in on him his
friends had nothing but their hands
vii which to dig him out, but quick
work on their part saved Mr.. Tharp
from suffocating, but he had a mar
row escape.-Beaver Democrat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-18
WINNIN GLIST AT THE
HUGoTON FAIR, OCT. 81.

d ScCitJdiy pldNSu w SO'N'"'S "
sent in. The repor. as printed by
the Hermes, is so sorry and incomplet
that it does not show the winnings
or give any of the exhibitors any
thing to be proud of, forcing me to
take the report out of the county to
have it printed.
Money paid to running horses $4,000
Money paid to contest horses 205.00
Ribbons -....--...-..-.............-..2O.22
TOTAL ........................ 42722
This was paid by Hugoton.
Running races, W. S. Frazee,
races.
Running races, A. L. Marcellus,
races.
Running races, c. T. Dykes,
race.
Shetland race, C. T. Dykes, / race.
Ladies race, Ruby Phillips, pro-
tested.
The advertised five races carries
premiums to Dynamite, see W. s.
Frazee.
An premiums are two transfer
able seasons for first, and one trans
ferable premium for second.
Jack Stock-Grade
Best grade jack o. j. Wayland,
first on Sampson.
Alva Stevens, second, on Coly.
Premium to Teddy j. r. No. II,
5S3.
Best grade Jennett: O. j. Wayland
first, premium to Coly.
Registered Jack Stock
Best sucking foal, C. T. Dykes,
first and second.
Best 2-year old c. T. Dykes, first
and second.
Premium to Teddy J. R., 1858.
Best Jennett, years old and over,
C. T. Dykes first and second, prem
ium to Sampson.
Best jack 4 and over. R. Brubaker,
first on Teddy J. R. 1883, Premium
to Marcum, 13,4O1, owned by C. T.
Dykes.
Best jennett and colt c. 7. Dykes
first and second, premium to Jake,
1O,712, owned by j, W, Moon.
Best group of A, c. T. Dykes, first
premium to Coly.
Champion, r. Brubaker, on Teddy
j. r. 1883, premium to Samson.
Champion, r. Brubaker on Teddy
Jr. 1858 Premium to Sampson.
Mules
Best sucking mule, H. S. Carpen-
ter, first. o. J. WayIand second;
premium to Jake 1912.
Best yearlng mule, Foreigner,
first, premium to Teddy J. R. 1883.
Champion mule, II. S. Carpenter,
premium to Marcum l340l.
Draft Horses-Grade
Best 2-year-old, r. Brubaker,
first A. Near, second, premium to
Russell Smith horse.
Best Swear old, H. S. Carpenter,
first, A. Near, second Premium to
R. Brubaker horse.
Best and over H. S. Carpenter,
first f. Beard, second. Premium to
X. l.. Dinnie horse.
Rest mare and colt, H. S. Carpen-
ter, first, premium to Alva Stevens
horse.
Stallion, and over, X. .Brubaker,
first, Alva Stevens, secoad. Premium
to II. s. Carpenter horse.
Registered Draft Horses
Best sucking foal, II. S. Carpen-
ter, first; premium to Quinten, Reg
owned by Hoskinson.
Best 2-year-old, r, l.. Dinny, first
premium to JobIand, Reg, owned
by Chas, Hawk.
! Best stallion 4 and over, H. S.
Carpenter, first, Russell Smith, sec
cned, premium to Russell Smith horse
Champion draft horse, H. s. Car
penter.
Grade Morgans
Best sucking foal, o. J. Wayland
first, C. T. Dykes, second. Premium,
to DR., Casio 5795, owned by C. T
Dykes.
Best yearling, Geo Baier first and
second on C. T. Caste and Maid
Diana. Premium to DR.. Caste. 5795
! Special-best foal any age by DR.
Casio 5795, CT, Dykes, first on
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-11
TODAY Is Hottest
OF PRESENT SEASON
.WEA7RERNlN SAYS


Ottawa has l..a an .yteemrB 40.
plurn durino ~. nr. ...i rrlN. ..i
il hasn't bqpg vnar. uoal. ,.0 ia
the shade .aa mos, uuoDlc who howl
when the mrrcu.v uIa-O. JIa 80 mark
have been wont 30 SHY. Today, the
hishcst Joint o., IN. ac. Na.. tau-
lar reached. Il y .o'rI, h Ca. M. mrm-
rtrr was holrriu. a.a,ut tDc go
mayh, with eyer. Hu,W.,u at mo-,
-torain. there.
On Monday the v,.t.rr ~a. con.
ajdC"rd almost Ula0UN"n Na' In,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-11
RECEIVE WORD OF
E. CLAYBERG'S DEATH

Word announcing the death of
Ernest Clayborg was received this
morniu@ from the Illinois Eastern hos
pita by Mrs. Nellie Clayherg, the
widow Mr. ClaybrrG had been con
fined at the hospital Tor several
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-11
EXTRA
THE FIRST BALLOT

Chicago June 11..At five o'clock the con-
vention finished hearing nominating speeches
and began balloting. There was nomination
on the first bolot The vote was:
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-11
NOMINATIONS take
UP ALL OF DAY AT
G. 0.P. CONVENTION
tBy the Associated Press)

AT 4 clock nomination speeches were still being
conducted at the Republican National convention,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-11
OTTAWA FREE TRADER
Established 164O

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-11
w WEATHE r.

Continued warm and
generally fair tonight and
Saturday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-13
FARM BUREAU
HOLDS MEETING
Van Buren, County Association Elects
Frank Holland, Of, Milton, az
President For Ensuing
Year

BONAPARTE, Feb. 12.-At the an
nual meeting of the Van Buren, Coun-
ty Farm bureau, held in Keosauqua a
| few days ago, the following officers
were elected for the coming year:
| President, Frank Holland, of Mil
ton; vice president, Jesse Watkins.
Keosauqua secretary, F. s. Elliott.
! OF Bentonsport; treasurer, s. W..
Manning, OF Keosauqua.
| The business session was preceded
| by banquet, there being more than
hundred seated at the Hotel Man
ming at noon.
The Van Buren, county bureau Is
in splendid position to carry forward
! the various projects booked for the
! year 1920, as is shown since the va
rious townships throughout the coun-
! ty have held meetings and completed
! their organizations. A number OF
these projects were tried last year
and proved themselves in every par.
ticular and will be repeated this
year Mr.. Secor, the county agent,
| is anxious that the various townships
make their wants known and he will
help arrange these matters so that
the different townships will get all
! the things they are entitled to upon
request A great amount OF enthu.
siasm and interest was shown at
/ this annual meeting and banquet.
Those present were treated to an
elegant address by Miss Campbell, OF
j the extension department at Ames.
Mrs. Stacy also gave good talk upon
plans for the federation of state and
{, national farm bureaus for the future.
{, Treas,,rer 6 w Manning read q
report of the finances Of the county
bureau, after which Mr.. Secor, county
agent. gave a detailed report Of the
=, doings over the county, pertaining to
work that has been done and Is to be
done.
Friends here and also at Bentons-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-13
DEATH CALLS
EARL MARLIN
He Succumbs TO Pneumonia Thurs-
day Afternoon at St. Joseph's
Hospital-iIi Ten
Oayo.

Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock oc'
CURED the death of Earl Marlin at St
Joseph's hospital from pneumonia
He had been Ill ten days. His resi-
dence was S29 Ridge street.
Mr. Marlin is well known in Keo.
kuk where he has lived all Of his life.
He was born here. September ~
1887, went to the Keokuk public
schools and engaged In business here.
He was a machinist at the cereal
plant at the time of his death. Mr..
Marlin was a member Of ST. Peters
church and a member of the Knisnt
of Columbus.
On July 3, 1912, MIR. Marlin married
Miss Kathryne Barret, also of Keokuk.
They are the parents of four little
boys. The survivors are the wife. four
children, FRANCIS, John, Edward and
Robert; Mr.. Martins mother, Mrs
Fred Geiser; two brothers. Carl and
Joseph Marlin, all of Keokuk. Fun
eral arrangements have not yet been
made.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-13

port are sorry to learn of the illness
of Prof Vartaman, who is i'll, caused
from overwork Prof. Vartaman,
who has been teacher of English
Bible at Parsons college for some
time, filled the Presbyterian pulpits
here and at Bentonsport for about a
year.
1t is rumored that branch Of the
Federal Land bank will soon be or
ganized in this county. Quite num-
Der of people have manifested an in
terest in the matter and inquired as
to the necessary procedure In secur-
ing loans under the land bank act. It
had been decided to have a meeting
and same was held last Friday by
those interested in the proposition.
E. L. Pease received message the
latter part Of last week stating that
his sister, Mrs. o. K Davis, had died
Of pneumonia at her home in indie.
pendence. Mo. The body was brought
back here and the funeral services
were held at Sharon on Monday OF
this week. A daughter, Mrs. Irene
Davis Fehr, died of pneumonia just
few days before her mothers death.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis were former resi-
dents OF Lee county for many years
and will be well remembered by all
older residents.
R. NJ Thompson, of Media, H.. was
visitor here last week with his
daughter, Mrs. N. 3. House. and
family. Mr.. Thompson recently sold
his farm near Mt. Sterling and Will
have public sale soon.
Mrs H. 1. Easter has been in Douds
during the past few days on account
of the illness Of her sister, Mrs. Chan.
mel
A new state bank has been organ
'jleC at EarminPton. The directors