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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
lowans at the Yards.

H. NJ. Smith, of Battle Creek, was
on the market with eighteen cattle that
averaged 1898 pounds and sold for S6.T5
per cwt.
Herman Kruse. Of Goose Lake. was
on Wednesdays market with one load
of steers, averaging 1887 pounds. sold
al $I.20 per cwt.
Louis Kruse, of Goose Lake, market
ed nineteen head of 1S7o-pound steers
at IS per cwt..
Louis Gradert & Sons, of Bryant,
had one load of steers on Wednesdays
market that sold at ss-averaged l446
pounds.
Nicholas Christensen. of Goose Lake.
marketed two loads of steers yester-
day at s7s0-average 1860 pounds.
Peter Behn, of Battle Creek, was here
with three loads of cattle. f1fty-six
head that averaged 1898 pounds, and
sold for cents per pound.
H. Rohwedder. of oxford Junction.
had one load Of 1900 pound steers here
that sold at $3.50 per cwt.
c. Payson, of Goose Lake, marketed
one load of steers at 1919 per cwt.-
averaged 1877 pounds.
Louis Hast, of Des Moines, had a load
OF 900. pound nOSS ON tHe lHdrhel ulde
sold at SS.15
F. P. Sears. Batavia, one of the
prominent and extensive dealers and
feeders from that section of the coun-
try, was on Wednesdays market with
two cars of cattle. He reports very
little marketable stock in his section
and scarcely any good cattle.
A new top for the past twenty-seven
years was established in the cattle
market yesterday. Forty lead of prime
Angus steers, averaging 1884 pounds,
sold to Swift a, 1925. The cattle were
fed by c. w. Austin, of Austinville. and
were brought in by w G. Austin
These steers had been on full feed since
last February.
Henry Wagner Ankeny, was again
here with six cars of cattle of his own
feeding. 102 head averaging 1888
pounds. selling at $3.50. Mr.. Wagner
accompanied the shipment and found
prices about as good as he expected.
Matured cattle are very scarce; in fact
there is a shortage OF cattle on feed and
a great big shortage of hogs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
PLAN BIG POWER PLANT
Managers of Fort Dodge lnterurban to
Build at Brushy When Crooked
Creek Line is Taken Over and Elec.
tried.
Special TO Times-Repuhlican.

Special TO Times Republican.
Webster City. Nov. IA party of
officials of the Crooked Creek railroad,
running from this city to Lehigh, and
of the Fort Dodge. Des Moines &
Southern interurban, have Just COM
Crooked Creek which it expects to ex-
ercise Just as soon as the supreme
court renders a decision giving them
crossing rights at Gypsum over the
Illinois Central tracks. This decision is
not expected before next spring or
early summer. While in Webster City
the interurban officials made an an
nouncement Of vast Importance con-
corning the future development of the
Crooked Creek. The Information was
given out that as soon as the interur-
han company takes over the Crooked
Creek property. the construction of an
immense power plant will be begun at
once. This big plant will be located at
Brushy. 1t will be similar to the one
now maintained by this company al
Fraser.
Following the inspection of the
Crooked Creek lines, the officials held
a meeting in Fort Dodge. This con-
ference was attended by George H
Durham. Milwaukee. president OF the
Crooked Creek: Homer Loring. Bos-
ton, president of the F. D.. D. NJ q S.
inJerurban Frank Arnold, Fort Dodge
superintendent interur ban; ]. F. Blake,
Boone. manager interurban: c. H.
Crooks, Boone, general attorney inter-
urban.
The meeting of these men had moth
ing 70 do with the transfer of the
Crooked Creek to the interurban. that
having already been settled in the op-
ton. The interuroan people. however,
are looking up the matter of traffic
possibilities. Improvements on the
line. etc. The Crooked Creek will be
connected with the nterurban by a
short spur 10 be built from Gypsum to
Brushy-tne site OF the big power
plant The announcement of the Local
ton OF this plant means that the in
,erurban company has completed all
arrangements Sor the immediate trans
fer of the Crooked Creek just as soon
as a favorable decision IS rendered by
the state supreme court. The erection
Of this plant means the expenditure of
many thousands of dollars and will
make the little town Of Brusty place
of importance on the line of the new
in+er1lrhan
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
BIG DAMAGE SUIT.
Former Salesman Wants $4,000 Fro.
Secretary Of Sioux City Company.

Sioux City. Nov. lion the ground
that an affidavit which was introduced
in justice court trial few weeks ago
was untrue and malicious and offered
for the express purpose of damaging
hi; reputation, Jefferson D. Longwor.h
has served upon O.. j.. Moore original
notice OF damage sui: Coz $50, 600 sar
SANDER and libel
Mr. Moore is secretary Of the G.
Shenkberg Company. and Mr.. Long
worth formerly was salesman for
that firm. They had trouble, and Long
worth met Moore on the street one
morning and struck him to the ground.
Moore secured his arrest for assault
and battery. and In the court of Jug
tice Naglestad introduced In evidence
an affidavit signed by a girl employe
of the Shenkberg company to the effect
that Longworth had tried to make q
date" with her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
prime CATTLE nigh.
WEDNESDAY RECORD OF 1925 is
DUPLICATED BY ONE
LOAD.
NATIVE CATTLE WEAK
AND SLOW EXCEPT FOR BEST
Hog Market Weakens and Prices Are
OF 10 Cents on Mixed and Packing
Grades-Sheep and Lambs Hold to
Wednesdays Basis-current Quota
tons.

Chicago Nov. 11.-Prime cattle
again held their own and the high
mark of yesterday was duplicated by
one load Of Dunlap steers, which Went
AT 1925. From this price prime steers
ranged down to $3.50 Aside from
prime steers native cattle were weak
and slow, tho not noticeably lower than
Yesterday.
Swift & Co. yesterday paid 1925 for
TWO loads of prime 1,494 pound Iowa
Angus steers, the highest price on the
open market since 1882, and within 5
cents of the limi, then set, which
stands as the record on the open mar
ket in Chicago since war time. This lot
was considered by the trade the finest
seen here in many months, and they
were of class god enough to cap
ture a prize in any show. The price
stood IS cents above the previous high
mark this year, and the advance tend
ed 10 strengthen sellers in their be-
lief that before the season is out a
new record price. considerably above
the previous figure, will have been
established.
Hogs weakened and were about 5
cents lower on mixed and packing
grades. Before the finish packers
bought mixed packing hogs at s7.759
IS, While good mixed brought $3.50
@la5.
We can not see any change in sup
ply and demand conditions and still
fee! the selling can be easily overdone
and that for the present the owners
are in the strongest position, especi-
ally if the product is bought on the
reactions said w L. Gregory. the
provision specialist. "a western manu-
facturer was selling May pork rather
aggr~ssively. but the trade is not much
interested in May pork Southern meat
trade is good, fresh meat trade is good.
and lard trade is as good as it can be
Win the limited supplies. A cold snap
may bring a good hog run and If it
does they will be wanted"
Sheep.
Sheep and lambs we're held to the
basis of yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
CHICAGO Produce,

Chicago, Nov. II.
Pork-January, 2l.l5
Lard-January, 1855
Ribs-January. 1o.55alo.57N4a.
Rye-Cash. 1914.
Barley-52G
Timothy-November SIS.
Clover-Nothing doing.
Butter-steady; crea aaeries. $3.50
80; diaries. 24@2s
Egg-Steady; receipts $500. at
mark. cases included, 2oi: G2512; Arsrs
81; prime arsts, IS.
Poultry-Easy; turkeys, II; chickens
11ls; springs. 12is.
Cheese-Firn; daisies. Isd16i4 :
twins, 15s4 @ls: young americas, $50
1sA: long horns, l5A gle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
SHARP WHEAT BULGE
REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO AReEN-
TINA CROPS FORCE: PRICES
UP A CENT.
CORN RULES FIRM ON
ADVANCE in WHEAT PRICES
Wet Weather in Iowa Also Prom pied
Buyins-oats Market Firm, While
Provisions Are Strong = Range of
Prices and Review of Market condi-
tions in Chicago and Elsewhere.

Chicago, Nov l1.-Fresh reports Of
Manage 10 the Argentina wheat crop
by locusts caused a bulge of l cent i'll
prices here during the early trading
today. December opened al 1.0534 -
Io4ls, and before the demand was sat-
ished the price was forced 10 los. Re
reipis in Chicago. Minneapolis and Du-
luth were 7SS cars.
Toward midday the market reacted
on profit taking. but because strong
again, and closed strong. with Deem
Der up ls4 at 1.052s q1.0534.
Corn fell the effect OF the bulge in
wheat and ruled firm carry Wet
weather In Iowa also prompted some
buying December opened at 5Sss -
bsa., and later sold at 59ls. Receipts
were 40 cars.
Corn closed firm. with December IS
higher at 59l4.
Oats.
Oats were firm. December opened al
ss7s q 80. Sold up to Ss@ S92s. Receipts
were 122 cars.
Provisions.
Provisions were strong.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
ST. Louis Livestock.
LOCAL LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Prices Paid for Cattle, Hogs and Sheep
ON Local Market.

Prices Paid for Cattle, Hogs and Sheep
on Local Market.
Marshalltown prices on livestock
were quoted by Britain & Co. today
as follows. and farmers are requested
TO telephone the packing house before
selling hogs, cattle or sheep anywhere:
CATTLE.
Good fat cows and heifers-2.5o@3. 800.
Fair cows and heifers-2.0od 2.75.
Poor COWS and heifers-2.00@2.75.
Bulls. 500 800.
Veals-4.00d 500.
Good veal, over ESQ lbs.-35O.
HOGS.
Premium, over 2o0-7s0
Premium. $50 to 20O-7.4o.
Premium, 125 TO 160-630
Good packer-I.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
Minneapolis Cash Grain Close.

FURNISHED by E. j. Moore. q East
Main Streer. Phone Ssh
Minneapolis. Nov. Wheat-No. /
hard, LOGS; No. northern. 1055s a
1-o5M; No. > northern, 1.035s 10 1.03T:
no. 3 northern, 1.O2 70 1925: Nc. /
northern. 1868 % LOSS No. . north
arn TO arrive. 1.03ss TO 1895; No. i
durunl. 10 arrive, 8Sa. 70 Sly: No 2
durunn, S6i4 TO 500, 10 arrive, ss14
Corn-No. yellow. 57N 70 57s4 NO
i mixed, $50.
oats-No. white. s77s to 3sM, L
arrive. S75s: No. mixed, 3sis a 3sMs.
Barley-50 10 CO.
Rye-67A to sss4; 10 arrive, ssh
Flax-Cash, LA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

as a revenue producer
The greatest gain in internal revenue
receipts since the days of the Spanish
war was recorded Tuesday, when the
figures brought the increase since July
I, the beginning of the fiscal year, to
$5,S61. $40 over the corresponding period
Of last year. The total receipts since
June 80 have been $s6.2177s7 This
indicates a gain of more than $4,000
900 in the internal revenue for the pres
emit fiscal year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
RANCE Of chicaao Prices.

Chicago, Nov. IL.
wheat-December opened al 1899
TO 1.04ls highest 1862 lowest 1899
closed. l.o51s 0lo514; May, 1.04A.
Corn-December opened al 5S5s &c
$50; highest, 1885; lowest 5S5s: closed
59l.: May. SOS,
oats-Decem5er opened AT ss7s a SO
to SO; highest, 1914; lowest, ISIS q
80; closed, Ss1.; May Also 4ls4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

: Chicago. Nov IT
wheat-No. red. l2O; No red
11o6115; No. hard, 1869 LOS; NJ
8 hard. 1850 los.
Cora-No >. s.as4l5: No. . yellow.
s41s a SIS; No. 3, 63a2 @s4; No. 5 yellow
64G64i..
oats-No. . white. Az; No. white
so941: standard. 4lG4ll2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS INCREASE.
Payne Tariff Law 10 Meeting Expecta
tions as Revenue Producer.

Washington, Nov. 11.-Unless there
is decided falling off in the movement
Of foreign commerce to the United
States. the present fiscal year will
show customs receipts in excess of
100000.
AS producer of revenue. the Payne
tariff law il Getting the expectations
OF those who framed 1t and who prom
ised that under Its provisions there
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
Ne.n York Grain.

NEW uTk, NOV. II.
December, 1.1Sss.
Corn-703s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

New York. Nov. 11.-Money strong
at ga @5A per cent; prime mercantile
70 SO per cent: exchange steady,
with actual business in bankers bills
a, 4.s3G4.s325 for sixty day bills, and
4.s720 for demand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
Sugar up 10 Cents.

New York. Nov. 1l.-AM grades Of
refined sugar advaeed 10 cents a hum
dred pounds today, making standard
sTanu.a.sa :5.2s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
New York Exchange.
The Money Market.

Chicago, Nov. IL. - New York ex-
change was az so discount.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
Minneapolis Cash Grain.

Minneapolis, Nov. II.
Cash wheat-closed, No. hard 1.06A
@1.06&; No. 1 northern, LOSS @1.05H;
NC. northern 102ss103N; No. 3 nor
them. 1.o201.o2N.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
RANCE OF Prices.

The follow.n. range OF prices are
furnished by A. J. Clark. broker, mem
Der Chicago board OF trade. room 8,
fremont block:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
New York Produce.

New York Nov. II.
Poultry-Alive irmer: chickens, is:
fowls. l4la: turkeys. l2@1o: dressed,
irregular; chickens and -broilers. 15@
21: fowls. 12@ IA: turkeys 1890.
Butter-Sready unchanged; receipts,
$500.
Eggs-Easy receipts. $500; extra
hrsts, ssaS frsts. 29@s2; seconds,
253aQ27.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
kansa. City Grain.

Kansas City, Nov. II.
wheat-No. 2 hard, 1.o1 91.os: De-
rember. 1.0oss IBID
corn-No. mixed, SIX @5s; De-
sember, 57@57h, sellers.
Oats-No. 2 white, 40@42.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool, Nov. II.
Wheat-F'irm: spot. IS Had; De-
cember. IS lid.
corn-Easy. spot. IS s1s d; Deem
Der, IS Sasd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK

kVl LII u hvlVVO UhNk
Organized under the laws of Iowa,
located at Laurel. in the county Of
Marshall at the close Of business on
the 3rd day of November. A. D.. 1902.
made to the auditor of state az re-
CURED by law.
Amount Of bills, bonds and
other evidences of debt
discounted or purchased
actually owned by bank. S 99,06s.4S
Amount of cash on hand, de-
scribed as follows:
Gold coin ........ 5000
Silver coin and
bullion 1880
Legal tender and ma
tional bank notes
and subsidiary
coin ...... .S3.29S.2s
Drafts and checks on
other solvent
banks and other
cash items not
dis h or e d. on
hand and belonging
to the
bank ....s1, 5,50s.0S
Amount subject to
be drawn at sight
on deposit with
solvent banks or
bankers:
First National Bank,
Chicago. Ill. as 5,2fs.2l
First National Bank.
Marshalltown, la. e,907.51
Iowa National Bank,
Des Moines. Ia 6,f05.6e
First National Bank,
Peoria, Ill. ...... 2,sszss-17,e74.14
overdrafts ........ 77122- 771.22
Value of real prop
erty Owned by
the bank) 10000. 1864
Value of personal
property (owned
by bank) ........ $4,000 2,5se.e4
Total assets >..............s125.2o7.5s
Liabilities
Amount of capital stock &C
tually paid up in cash...s 100000
Amount due depositors, as
follows:
Amount sight de-
posts subject to
check .$25,3S6.05
Amount demand de-
posts .......... 1925
Amount time de-
posts .......... ss.7oss2-113.o2s.s2
Bills payable ..... None.
e-discounts 800. None.
Due clearing house Nothing.
Amount of undivid-
ed profits, as fol-
lows:
Surplus fund seq. 935.71
Other profits on
hand CATER de-.
Quoting taxes and
expen.es) ...-. l,241s3- z,i77.s4
Total liabilities ......... .$l25,207.56
Amount Of all liza
bilities to the
bank on part Of
it's directors:
AS borrowers rs $4,000
AS endorsers -. Nothing.
State of Iowa, Marshall county, IS.
/, Ray %. CLIFFORD, cashier of the bank
above named, do solennly swear that
the foregoing statement is full, true
and correct. to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief, that the assets therein
set forth are bona fide the property
of said bank in It's corporate capacity,
and that no part Of the same has been
loaned or advanced to said bank for
the purpose of being exhibited as a
portion of it's assets.
RAY B. CLIFFORD, Cashier.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence by Ray B. CLIFFORD, this
9th day of November, 1909.
| [BANk SEAL
MAX NJ. PATTON
Notary Public in and for Marshall.
county.
Notary Seall
! F. L. MAYTAG,
q. r. MAYTAG,
T. H. MAYTAG,
| Directors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
Peoria Grain.
ST. Louis Grain.

Peoria, Nov. II.
Corn-No. old, 90; new, So.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

ST. Louis, Nov. II.
wheat-December, 105A @1.o5A.
Corn-December, 57ss.
Oats-December 3S7s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
The Potato Market.

Chicago. Nov. 1l.-Potatoes steady
Choice TO fancy .... 40d "a
Fair % good ........... 3oG35
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
Representative Aoo Sales.

Chicago. Nov. II
Below are given a few OF the repre-
sentative hog sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

Wheat
July ;. ..l IS az asss egg ssls
DEC. :. - loSs4 lo5l2l1o3e4 1861 1899
Dec. -. SO 391. 3S7s SO 3S7s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

Pork
Jan :. -. 20. 20 u is 20. 1921 1920 so
1fay -. IS. s. 20. 1919. 81 20. 1918 IS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
stocker and Feeder Sales.

Below are given few of the stocker
and feeder sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
Representative Cattle Sales.

Below are quoted a few of the rep
esanf afiI.a cafrle SalsS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
Chicago Grain Close.

FfoVTSTUhs.
Provisions We're strong.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

Jan. 40 81 10 81 10. $40 IS 10 35
May ;. =. 1922 10 70 10 1910. ~ 10. 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

Oats were firm December opened al
ss7sGsa. Sold up to SEQ S91s. Receipts
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

July . 49,. 30 SOS 50 s0is 595s
Dec. =. ...i SIS 5s2s 5s5s 5sl4 58as
MAJ =. .a CO.'S s0s4 s01s COS SOS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

Lard
Jan =. 1l.7511.s51 IL. 1911. & IS
MAY HIS II. 40 Il. 25,11. 40.l1 %
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-17
NEW SUIT FILED
IN DISTRICT COURT
Felix T. Hughes is Plaintiff and
Estate Of John Menu, Deceased,
Defendant.

A suit was filed in the district
court this morning with Felix T.
Hughes as plaintiff and the estate of
John Menu. deceased. and Christina
Menu, executrix, as defendants.
The plaintiff claims of the estate
the sum of s612.OO and states in suit
lat same grows out of a written in
strument and also partially oral for
professional services as attorney in
the suit of July s, 1905, against the
deceased, then county treasurer Of
Lee county, and also Edmund Jaeger,
J. F. Daugherty, Edward Walsmith,
and Howard Connable as surities on
his official bond, the county alleging
in the suit that John Menu, as treas
urer and said snrities were Indebted
to the county in the sum of s9,S71.2S
because of deposit in Commercial
bank of Keokuk, which failed. In
the suit Judgment was found for John
Menu. ct al, defendants.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-17
PERSONALS.

Willis Winger of the firm of Wing
er Bros, has returned from a bust
ness trip to New York City. He re-
ports the weather conditions in the
east much more pleasant while he
was there than he finds them on his
arrival home. The outlook for fall
business is good
A. L. Rockefeller of Evanston,
Illinois, returned home this afternoon
after a short visit in this city. Mr.
Rockefeller formerly made his home
in Keokuk and Hamilton.
Dr. Pinkley left this afternoon for
LaHarpe.
Pete Best Of Kahoka together wits
his wife and daughter, passed through
here yesterday on his way home,
after short visit in Burlington Mr..
Best is we'll known here.
Misses Katie and Dora Englehardt
let this afternoon for Monmouth
Illinois, where they viii visit.
c. H. Dodge, who formerly ran the
vaudeville house in this place. was
in the city yesterday. He departed
for Quincy this afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-17
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. RYAN of Kansas
City are visiting in the city with Mrs
l.. McNeff.
Mrs. Ed. Larson of st. Louis is visit.
Ing in the city. Mrs. Larson was
formerly Miss Alice McNeF of this
city.
Harry Roberts. local yardmaster
left for Chicago last night on business.
Herbert and Albert Hawkes. of
Louisville Kentucky. are visiting at
the residence of John L. Hawkes..
Mrs John schlegel and daughter,
Emma. will arrive in the CITY this
evening from northern Michigan
keokuk having been their former
home. Their many friends will gladly
welcome them back.
Mrs. E. w Moore and daughter,
Alice. departed this morning for Bur-
lington, Fairfield and Ottumwa.
Mrs. Charles Decker and son,
Charles. Jr., are visiting with Mrs A.
G. Decker at her home on Grand Ave.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-17

1t is fortuate when street car is
off the track that the management
is too busy to give strict attention
to what is said.
The summer young man often dis
plays lack of confidence in his hips.
1t often happens that succession
of automobiles in summer evening
appears to have no other purpose than
to make the porchers envious.
1t is singular how men will take a
long Journey to attend some conven-
ton or other with apparently no other
purpose than to get whipped.
No one can study the fly without
being convinced that it has the cour-
age of its convictions.
Many things that pass into history
fail to get into the index.
A bow window Is a helpful adver-
tisement to man of influence.
The man whose hair is thin is first
to notice the presence of mosquitoes.
Some men are so corky they are not
injured by being sat upon.