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FRIDAY, AU(HTST 11, lfte S*5-' $A{ mmm ®3«Ws SsCfSS'i Keokuk Retailers League Take Kindly to Suggestion of Advertising and 11 -wi r\ 1*1, Illumination. fcS8T."4' £NJOY Zf,,-" .lirii MONTROSE TRIP Merchants Had Chicken Sup per and Then Attended Opening Session o£ -'sj1 Chautauqua. The Keokujc retailers' league en Joyed a chicken supper at Montrose last night, served by the Ladles' Aid society of the M. E. church there, held a short business session In which they discussed the matter of placing an electric sign on the new Keokuk and Hamilton bridge, which •will advertise the city and furnish illumination tgr the bridge at the same time heard Dillon Turney talk briefly on the armory proposition and then attended the Montrose Chau tauqua. A big delegation of retailers attend ed the meeting at Montrose. They left Keokuk between 5:30 and 6:00 o'clock and supper was. served at Montrose at 7:00 o'clock. In order to accommodate the crowd and to make It more pleasant than eating Indoors on a hot night, the ladies of the Methodist ohurch arranged the tables in the school house yard. Here the chicken supper was served. The menu consisted of: Mashed potatoes Chicken Gravy {Pickles Jelly ,r Rolls Cold slaw Green corn Ice tea g'|: •,' Coffee '1 Ice cream and cake. if", Those Who Served. 'The league members enjoyed their rapper which was prepared and served by the following members of the society: Mary. O. Bills, Mrs. Druse, Mrs. Ed Hancock, -Mrs. Wahrer, Mrs. Robin son, Lulu Hurley, Mrs. Hurley, Mrs. Hansen, Maude Singer, Vada Wahrer, gaily Reebes, Mrs. Skinner, Mrs. Edwin Colbert, a former Hancock county boy, but for several years past engaged In teaehing in the high schools of Nebraska, spent a, part of Monday and Tuesday in Warsaw with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Cook. iMr. Colbert has been doing some spe cial work at the state universitv at Lincoln this tfummer. He made the trip from Nebraska on his motorcycle. The following analysis of Warsaw's filtered river water made August 8th by Edward Bartow, director of state water survey, Urbana. 111., shows that treatment Is very satisfactory at pres ent time. The physical appearance of the water is much improved, and no samples show the presence of bacoli This water is safe for use for drink Ing Purposes. Several auto loads of candidates were here Thursday.- strengthening themselves for the coming primaries. Word was received here Thursday of the death of one of Hancock coun ty's foremost and most progressive farmers. In the person of Guy B. Chandler of Wythe township, who de parted this life Wednesday, Aug. 9, aged 75 years, after an illness cover ing a space of four years, though con fined to his bed the last fifteen days °f his life. Further notice of this most excellent man with account of the funeral will appear in next letter. Farmer Gillam, below Warsaw, had the misfortune to lose a valuable mule Wednesday which fell into an unused well in the barnyard, long covered with planks, which had decay, ed. Unable to extricate the mule which was killed by the fall or over come with foul gases, he filled up the well with earth. There was an excursion from Dallas here today, which took in the beauties (not girls) and improvements of our tidy little city. The brewery is a very busy place these days, a large force being en gaged filling orders for beer and near beer, by the carload to all parts of the country. The 25.000 bottle ma chine is a marvel, a wonder as to the precision and rapidity it does its work, li. Business is growing so fast that the new bottling building is too small. Bd. H. Jones, Jr., whose early return 'Hamilton, Mrs. Skyles, Mrs. Cloud, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ames, Mrs. H. ™?e8' ^rs- Minnie Spenoer, Mrs. Utley, Mrs. Petty, Hannah Crawford, Mrs. iMoCann, Dorothy Christensen. A. short jUuainess session followed the supper and tfae business brought before the league has been referred to-committees for final action. "flBBS 1 Talk About Bridge Sign. Tie matter of a huge sign which will be electrically lighted at night for the top of the Keokuk and Ham ilton Ibrldge was brought up, and met with, instant response. There is much in favor of having suoh a sign, the league members felt, and they' com mended the idea. President Justice was authorized to place the matter in the hands of a committee with pow er to act. It was suggested that the sign should be of considerable size and that it would not only* advertise the city at all times, but would furn ish light for the upper deck of the 'bridge at night. A pteel sign bearing the letters to spell the name Keokuk was one suggestion. Keokuk, the Power City, was another suggestion. All of these matters will be consid ered by the committee. The matter of sufficient hitching posts for the use of farmers waB also brought to the attention of the league, and this will be handled by a committee. It was felt that there should be sufficient posts for the needs of the community. An Invitation to the Chautauqua at Camp Point, 111., was read. A com mittee Vas named to- drum up a crowd for this meeting. The trip can be made by automobiles over some excellent roads. Dillon Turney of Fairfield, talked briefly to the leaguers on the matter of an armory. Attend Chautauqua. At the adjournment of the 'business session the league members went to hear the opening number of the Montrose chautauqua. The Mo&trose people are enjoying a splendid pro gram of talent and the Keokuk men enjoyed the program last night. Tickets to the chautauqua were sold at the meeting, and the local men purchased pasteboards for the event. A member of the Montrose committee expressed himself as well pleased with the way the Keokuk merchants had responded. The Mont rose people respected the agreement of the merchants regarding ticket selling in the stores here, and the local men reciprocated. from Vladivostock, Russia, was noted in The Gate City, is a son of E. H. Jones fWasaw, formerly of Keokuk he will visit Warsaw before his re turn. Earl A. Wallance reports that he is well and is pleased with his new position in St. Paul. Mrs. Wm. Bindra and children of St. Louis, and Mrs. Wm. Leiferman of Warsaw, are visiting in Ursa. Prof. Wm. Erdmann will spend Sun day in Buckley, 111., visiting Prof. J. M. Grass he will leave there Mon day to attend general synod of the Lutheran church at Toledo, vnlo. There will 'be a Joint meeting of citizens and farmers interested, at city ball on Saturday to discuss ways and means for oiling the road to the White church. Truman PI ant z, Sr., has returned from Rock Island, where he attended the funeral of the late Major C. W. Hawes, former head clerk of the M. W. A. Banker Is Satisfied. NEW YORK, Aug. 11—Frank A. Vanderlip, president of the National City bank, which has a branch in Buenos Aires today expressed great satisfaction at the completion of ar rangements for the interchange of news between North and South Ameri ca. "I have. learned with the greatest interest of the extension of the United Press service to South America," said Vanderlip, "and I believe the recipro cal .relations between the United Press and LaNacion mark a real step in the promotion of a closer union of the vital interests of the United States and the great republics of the south. I wish to congratulate the United Press associations and our friends in South America on this Important step." The will of Mrs. Frederick Hecker, recently filed for probate at Bellville, 111., contains A.CIDS IN THE SYSTEM Acids accumulating in the system ia txcest, poison the blood and cattae a |reat variety of diseases, affecting the 'kin and other mucous surfaces, the heart and arteries, brain and general •ervons" system, joints and muscles. Some of these diseases are Rheuma in Its many forms, Catanrh, Ecxema, Hives, itching and burning the skin, dizziness, mental deprei lion add a variety of other ailments. ?oa mnt elimiMte the *scid from tone ttitai and amtbr year ,the unusual provision that the heirs shall draw lots for the family heirlooms, Including gold and silver service sets brought from Ger many by the Hecker family nearly 100 years ago. before yew can be rid of your trouble. S. S. S. has been purifying and nour ishing the blood for over half a cen tury. It is also a very efficient tonic and being purely vegetable, it is the most efficient agent known in the cleansing of the blood and toning op of the system. Call for it at your draggists and don't accept a substitute. If special medical advice ft desired write Med ical Department 9% Swift 'Specific Co, Atlanta. C*. DROPPED DEAD AT E LAST NIGHT if William D. Patterson, Local Attor ney, Succumbed to Heart Fail ure—"Was Born In .• .v Keokuk. MEMBER OF BAR IN 18§0 •C'. Decedent Had Been Practicing Here For Thlrty-alx Years—Leaves Father, Sister and Brother, itii' William D. Patterson, a life long resident of Keokuk, who has practiced law in this city for the past thirty six years, dropped dead at his home, €21 Concert street, last evening at 7r30 o'clock from heart failure. The decedent had been suffering with this complaint for the last year. (Last evening he went out into the kitchen, evidently to secure a drink of Water. His sister, Miss Ida Pat terson, who was in the front of the house presently heard a gurgling souncf and a thud from the rear and rushed to the'kitchen to find Mr. Pat terson lying on the floor. Upon ex amination it was found that he was dead. William D. Patterson was born in Keokuk on October 9, 1855, a son of John A. and Eliizabeth (Wilson) Pat terson. He received his education in the public schools and Miller's Com mercial college. He read law with Gilmore & Anderson, eminent attor neys of this city, for three years. Un dec their advice and instruction he be came deeply versed in the basic prin ciples of the profession, and imbibed a large enthusiasm for the law in its higher phases and application. He was admitted to the bar in 18S0, and served some time as an attorney clerk. For a time he was associated with J. C. Davis, a former Keokuk resident, now of Des Moines. In 1884 he began the practice of his profes sion for himself and had devoted him self to all branches of his work since. His offices for many years were at 24 North Fifth street. Mr. Patterson was npver married and he leaves to survive him, his aged fath'er, John A. Patterson and a sis ter, Miss Ida Patterson, both of this city, and a brother Robert J. Patter son of St. Louis. The latter is expect ed here this evening. Funeral ar rangements will not 1-e made until af ter his arrival. The decedent possessed a wide clrc'e of friends and acquaintances in tnTs city and his death will be noted with regret by all. He was genial and courteous in his manners and made friends easily. Mr. Patterson was an extensive traveler 'and had visited ^nany parts of.the United States.- SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Session Will Be Held In Keokuk Sept. 28 and 29 with Booster* Banquet Sept. 14t The president of the Lee County Sunday School association, Rev. An thony 6. Beocham of Montrose, was in the city yesterday to confer with Rev. E. L. Steffey, a member of the executive committee, and other of his helpers to begin definite preparations for the Sunday school meet that will come to Keokuk Sept. 28-29. The county president is confident that 200 or more will be in attend ance from all parts of the county. The Westminster Presbyterian church has been secured for the con vention church. Mrs. Deitz of Chi cago will make a display of Sunday school munitions that will be worth the while for the convention and all Sunday school workers. The tour party-program is indeed a challenging one, with an array of some of the very best Sunday school talent In all Iowa. It will be in print and dis tributed throughout the county in due time. The president with local assistants is now planning a program and banquet for September 14 to boost the convention. It will be a genuine boosters meeting. W. D. Stem, the state secretary is expected to make the main address of the evening. The island of Nantucket now has telephonic communication with the outside world for the first time in its history. ETHEL CLAYTON CARlYlf BUCKWEL 15 BROTHERS W1 The popular screen star, Carlyle Blaokwell, who will be seen at the Hippodrome Ttieatre tonight in his fMt Brady-made picture. MlltM, "Mia •IIMUL'I Wtfe^ THE DAILY GATE CITT Is TONIGHT—7, 8, 9:15 BIG DOUBLE COMEDY FEATURE PROGRAM De Wolfe Hopper V~ In the Clean, Wholesome Fine Arts Comedy "SUNSHINE DAD" Fatty Arbuckle "d I Library Trustees Will Purchase Fuel Fort Madison Banker Who Gave Sub From William Slnton as He Was Lowest Bidder for the Order. COMMITTEES APPOINTED President John E. Craig Renames the Standing Bodies to Serve Dur-, Ing Year—Reports Are Made. Bids for the coal for the Keokuk public library were opened last night and the contract awarded to 'William Sintmn, the lowest bidder, by the 'board of trustees of the library. President John B. Craig appointed the committeesi for the ensuing year. They will be the same as last year. The librarian's report was received and bills were allowed. The coal bids received by the board were as follows: William Sinton, $2.90 James Cam eron's Sons, $3.16 Mississippi Coal and Ice Co., $5.10. The following standing committees were appointed: Building Annable, iKelmbold, "Blood. Administration—Relmibold, Fulton, Annable. Books and catalogues Jewell, Blood, Reeves. Donations—Reeves, Jewell, Hobtos. Finances—IHolllngsworth, Fulton, Annable. Sara V. Oramm bequest—Fulton, Hobbs, Reeves. Too'Hot to Read. The hot weather during July cut down the number of books issued to library patrons. 'It was evidently too hot to read, as the librarian's report shows a falling off in the number of 4)ooks Issued to adults and children, as compared to the same month last year. Following is the report: Namlber Of volumes issued during July,1916, to adults, 4,102. Numlber of volumes issued during July, 1915, to adults, 4,290. Numlber of volumes issued during July, 1916, to children, 1,563. Number of volumes issued during July, 1915, to children, 1,623. Sunday Readers. July— 2 9 16 23 30 3 7 17 8. 19 Women .. 4 8 1 5 8 3 2 MM 4 12 21 11 24 Another Way to Put It. Chicago Herald: "The world war is separating the wheat from the chaff," says Emperor William. Say rather that it "is treading down the young corn" and the hope of many a har vest. HOW TO REDUCE YOUR WEIGHT A SimplJ. Safe, Reliable Way. People who are over-burdened with superfluous fat, know only too well the discomfort and ridicule that over stout people have to bear. If you are carrying around five or ten pounds of unhealthy fat you are unnecessarily weakening your vital organs and are carrying a burden which destroys the beauty of your figure. There is no need of anyone suffer ing from superfluous fat. If you want to reduce your weight in a simple, saft and reliable way, without starva tion diet or tiresome exercise, here is a test worth trying. Spend as much time as you can in the open air, breathe deeply and get from Wilkin son & Co., or any good druggist a'box of oil of korein capsules take one after each meal and one before re tiring at night. Weigh yourself once a week so as to know just how fast you are los ing weight and don't leave off the treatment or even skip a single dose until you are down to normal. Oil of korein is absolutely harm less, is pleasant to take, and helps digestion. Even a few days treatment has teen^reported to show a notice able redaction in weight, footsteps become lighter, your work seem easier and a lighter and more buoyant feeling takes possession of your whole being. Every person who suffers from superfluous fat should give this treat jM* a total. mam W Key"°ne In a 2 part Keystone Comedy "THE OTHER MAN" For a Pleasing Entertainment, try the Grand. "THE COOLEST PLACE IN TOWN." The first real disappointment of the week came yesterday when a tele gram was received ^by the manage ment to the effect that Dr. Evans had missed railroad connections in Ohio and could not arrive In time to fill his engagement. J. A. S. Pollard of Fort Madison, was prevailed upon to give a substi tute lecture. He spoke on "The Greater Victories of Peace." His speech was full of the eloquence and imagery Which characterizes Mr. Pol lard's speaking. His English is fault less as becomes the son of the wom an by whose system every child now adays Is taught to read and spell and pronounce words. In the beginning of his speech he justified his appear ance, a mere business man, upon the chautauqua platform whicli is pre sumably pre-empted by college pro fessors and learned men, as being descended from a long line of profes sors and school ma'ams, his failure to folloiw that profession being the first break in many generations. ,1 America's Trimuphe* (He said that the present status of America was a triumph of peace, "that a nation is measured bylhree standards—the education of its peo ple, the kind of people, and the re sources of the country." He developed his subject along those three lines, showing that our public schools are the best that mon ey and thought can make them, that our people are an amalgamation from every land and that our national standard of life is the loftiest, and in speaking of the resources of the country he said, "Why a man who would look for a gold mine under the soil of Illinois would be little short of a hog. A state that can produce suoh corn as Illinois has no need for a gold mine." He advocated prepar edness and said that if the United i' amusements AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS Ca,t iPIFFLc. JUDGE LEROY JACKIE E, ASSERTS •titute Lecture at Hamilton Chautauqua, Tells His Reasons. QUARTETTE MAKES HIT Metropolitans Will be Heard Tonight In Full Concert Program and Will Prove a Big Feature. [By a Staff Correspondent.] HAMILTON, HI., Aug. 11.—The musical attraction at the Hamilton chautauqua yesterday was the Met ropolitan male quartette, an unusual ly fine organization. They gave a concert in the afternoon and a half hour's prelude In the evening. The program included both high class and popular music. They appeared In solo, duet and quartette numbers, the program Including Aibsent, Spirit Flower, Sextette from Lucia, America I Love You, The Recessional, The Rosary and Shadows, by Carrie Jacobs Bond. One of the men is a reader and is not at ell like the (stereotyped performer, but has In dividuality and is by far the best whlch has appeared this year. This quartette will be the musical attrac tion today, giving a full concert thld evening, beginning at 8 o'clock. Mats., 2 to 5. We Are Dying Too Young Thousands dt persons claimed by death each year—From Medical Talk. Local specialist claim ninety per cent could be cured if treated in time for chronic diseases. !How many die annually of* chronic diseases which if diagnosed correct ly and treated in time, would save sufferers to many years of happy life and usefulness? This is a dif ficult question to answer, but It has been estimated that every year 5,OOOi people die of one chronic disease alone, Brights disease of kidneys. Thousands of others are claimed by death from liver diseases, stomac'n and bowel troubles, heart, lung, spine, gall stones, bladder, other organs, and other kidney diseases. Probably not two per cent of this terrible death roll Is necessary. Neglect? Yes, in a way, for there is hardly a chronic disease which, if taken in its early stages, but can be cured. We should take care of our health when we have it, and be warned In time when •health shows. eigns of leaving us. Dr. Aitken's remarkable success is based on two things. First, careful examination and diagnosis for the cause of disease. Second, that his treatment consists of the best that can be called from all systems of medieine, coupled by personal re search and experience. cHe treats all chronic disease of men and women. He does not treat Incurable oases of organic trouble. His consultations and examinations are free. Office, McCreary flats, 306% Main street. Office hours, 8-12 a. m., 1:30^4:30 p. m„ 7-8 p. m. Sun days, 10-12 noon.—'Advertisement. States was to lead in the movement for a world peace she ought to be the I (best equipped nation in the world and then she could talk about a court of arbitration. Suppose two men are lighting, a strong man and a weak one. If the weak one tallts of arbi tratlon you laugh at him as a coward, but if the strong man suggests arbi- 1 Why Not Get Rid of Eczema? 3 If your skin itches and burns with eczema or any such tormenting, un sightly skin disease, simply wash the sore places with Resinol Soap and hot water, dry, and apply a little Resinol Ointment. Usually the itching stops 1N8TAXT LY, you no longer have to dig and scratch, sleep becomes possible, and healing begins. That is because the sooth ing, antiseptic Resi uol medication arrests the action of the disease, and almost always restores the tortured, inflamed skin ^o perfect health—quickly, easily, and at little cost. Prescribed by doctors for over 20 years, and sold by every druggist. What the Right Soap Does for Your Skin Money cannot buy a purer, more cleansing toilet soap than Resinol Soap. And the healing Resinol medication in it helps to keep the complexion clear, fresh, and beaatifal. BtSr i' st ff tration it means something vastly dif ferent. He said that the United States in her three wars had had the loftiest reasons, they had fought for liberty, for union and for humanitar ian reasons, and that these three wars had been patent'factors in our progress because the three objects had been attained. The two things whicii our present peace should bring about is preparation against invasion and a revival of old fashioned pat riotism. TTT The Keokuk Delegation. Keokuk sent to the chautauqua a big delegation yesterday, among those attending were Mrs. Charles Allen, Mrs. C. M. Teeters, Mrs. Grant Scott, Mrs. Lofquist Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Linquist and daughter, Marie, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Linquist and family, Mrs. Wright, Miss Harriett Wright, Mrs. Whetstone, Miss May Whet stone, Miss Helen Whetstone. Miss Marcine Schouten, Mrs. O. W. Weyer, Miss Esther Weyer, MiM Mattie Campbell, Miss Mildred French, Mrs. E. M. Majors, Mrs. Delia Hopkins, Miss Marie Hopkins, Mrs. Wildman, Mrs. Anna S. Robinson, Miss Steele, Miss Isabel Herbert, Miss Megchelsen, Miss Elizabeth Scroggs, Miss Emma Bindel, the Misses VanSteenwick, Miss Jacobs, Mrs. Lulu Laws, Mrs. O. W. Sandberg, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McCahan, Mrs. Virginia Wittlch, Miss Florence Wlttich. Today's program includes the Met ropolitans and John H. Gross in the afternoon and Metropolitan male fOiartette in tbe evening. t^'Tv^'vT- fT"T. ,CAST HIPPODROME TONIGHT Admission 5 and 10o. 7:00, 8:15, 9:30 Two of America's foremost stars of the screen CARLYLE BLACKWELL and ETHEL CLAYTON •.-•.-jt.---: TOMORROW ONLY 5^ 2:30, 4, 6:30, 7:45, 8:50, 10 AN ALL STAR In a photo-play of gorgeous beauty and magnetic charm HIS BROTHER'S WIFE 4 DON'T MISS IT. BRING YOUR RRFIENOS. TOMORROW ON£ DAY ONLY! ONE DAY ONLY! FRANCIS X. BUSHMAM CHARLES CHAPLIN BEVERLY BAYNE HELEN HOLMES All of These Famed Celebrities Will be Seen at This Theatre Tomorrow in Deluxe Photoplays. BE SURE TO SEE THEM. ADNySSION 5 and 10c. mym -yj- 1 v\-' PAiGElSEVEN COMEDY PRODUCTION And All Star Cast Victor Moore InJheJ^asky^Come^ "The Clown" Victor Moore I DICK ORDVVAY I Thos. Meighan ... Ernest Joy I MILLICENT ... Florence Dagmar Gerald Ward BOS Tom Forman A COMEDY FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN Everv child In Keokuk should attend the matinees. THE COOLEST AND SAFEST PLACE IN TOWN. 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Office hours 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 P. m., 7 to 8 p. m. Other hours and Sunday by appoint* ment. W. J. ROBERTS ATTORNEY AT LAW S 28 North Fourth St. Special Attenion to Settling Estates. Washington Post: Wita the death of two bathers off the New Jersey coast within the last week from the attacks of man-eating sharks, a men ace is presented to the nation's most popular play ground such as has not been previously experienced in the life of the present generation. Ask for and Get SKINNERS THE HIGHEST QUALITY MACARONI 36 Agr Recfpe Book Fne SKIMMER MFG.C0U OMAHA. USA MftGttT MACMOM MTCSY AMQKA. -Ht* Eve., 7, 8:15, 9:30 JfifUH-w 1 n: ... hi & oi b« -I 4 •1 A •V Mi