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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
Will Enjoy Banquet.

On Wednesday evening of this week,
those young gentlemen who took part
in the ST. Mary's MINISTRIES on last
Thanksgiving will be rendered BAN
quet at st. Mary's hall which will be
given through the efforts of Carl Hem
my and the Young Mems club of that
church
Those who took part in the presen-
tation of the keokuk baseball minstrel
recently will go to Nauvoo on Tues
day, April l9, where the minstrel show
will be presented in the ST. Mary's
convent auditorium at that place for
the benefit of the sisters of Nauvoo
academy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
Over power City in Society.

Keokuk's elite and ultra elite have
just closed week that has been
charming in its many social functions,
both small and large events indicative
of an even more brisk season in socie-
ty than is customary here, having
been given. The past week has been
comfortably filled with number OF
cons and afternoon and evening func-
tions which are second to none even
in the larger cities where affairs of a
social nature are foremost.
This week promises to be equally as
busy as the one just closed and much
more so than the one succeeding the
Easter season. Cards save somewhat
relaxed their hold on keoauk's society
goers yet there are the every evening
bridge-whist and euchre parties which
give evidence that the devotees of
these pastimes and pleasantries have
not given up THEIR favorite diversion.
Our bridge editor has deemed it
wise to take vacation after number
of instructive and pleasant articles
which have been greatly helpful to
the young as we'll as the finished
players of that game which has never
before been SO popular as during the
winter season of 909--10
Several Thursday and Friday even
ing social events which were to have
been given on those evenings this
week have been changed to meet con-
veniently and not conflict with the
presentation of the "Toy Shop to be
given on those datees at the Grand.
| An evening or rare entertainment on
both of these weeks-end nights is
prom ;sed and the afflir will have its
| large number of patronesses no doubt.
Several dancing parties, one or two
almost each night during this week
are to be given and local musical Or
PLANTATIONS will be busy furnishing
music for those gay cotillions. Many
are awaiting anNiously and with hap
by anticipation the opening of the
Keokuk Country Clubs series of sprng
and summer dancing parties. which
are usually given on Saturday even
ings after animated games of golf,
croquet and other jolly diversions.
The promise of many social events
| during the entire spring and summer
season is rich for there have recently
come to this city, several eastern lad
les who will add their charm and
grace which will comingle with the
attaiments of the city's elite set in
making the warm weather's horizon
rosy with many events of social ma
ture.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
A Pertinent Question

And perfectly proper one, has been
propounded a number of times by par
ties proposing to purchase stock in
the Standard: What salaries do you
pay your officers and directors?" And
we can truthfully answer: Less than
they earn las little as We can or
to be exact, Just what it requires
to hire competent insurance ability
and clerical force The Standard
Fire Insurance Co is run exclusively
in the interest of the stockholders,
and the expense ratio for the manage
ment is less than any company in the
state, and marvelously less than many
of them.
We are exceedingly glad that this
question has been brought UP, and we
will take pleasure in explaining in
detail every point of interest to in
yestors.
Sound business principles and a
steady growth will be the motto of
the STANDARD. Come in and grow with
us.
F. C. overton, President: N A.
King, Secretary; l.. W. Klein City
Agent. Directors: w j. Steckel, W.
c. Howell, F. C. Overton, E. c. Peter
son, Henry Stricken.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
silver Wedding Anniversary.

Many friends called at the residence
CT Mr.. and Mrs Lauritz Nelson in
West Keokuk on Friday evening and
surprised them in most happy man
ner in honor of their twenty fifth we'd
ding anniversary The evening was
enjoyably spent in a social way and
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson received mum
Der of handsome solid silver presents,
tokens of their wedding anniversary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
United PRESBYTERIAN.

The Missionary society of the Unit
ed Presbyterian church will meet in
the church parlors on Friday after
noon at three o'clock. The hostesses
will be the retiring officers of the
society Mesdames Jacob Schouten
Henry Dunlavey, c. NJ. Hart and H
Goodnoe
1t a recent meeting of the society
the following ladies were elected Of
ficers for the ensuing year for bott
the Sewing and Missionary societies
of the church: President. Mr. l.. A
Hamill; vice president Mrs. O. w
Weyer; secretary of the Sewing so
ciety, Mrs Anna Robson; secretar,
of the Missionary society, Mrs. Johr
Marley.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

81 The above pictures show three dis
Mnct types of exceptionally beautiful
&omen, each with rare individuality
s3kpt in common with the other The
forth, the South, the West are repre-
1ented in this trio. They are known
ITO members of THE Top O tn World
company as The Handsome Three. =
Miss Smith plays the part of Kokomo,
Nhe Esquimo Belle; Miss Oswald, sta
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

Time is the mighty master of us all:
Upon his coming and his going wait
Love and swift death and day and
highland fate.
Princes and flowers before his sickle
fall
Who round kings gardens made a
prison wall;
Beggars by him are brought to high
estate,
And his alone the skill to modulate
Lifes broken stops to measures must
cal.
Selected.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
entertained Entertainers.

Mrs. George S. Merriam very pleas
antly entertained the members of her
class who recently gave the very en-
joyable tableau program at the First
Baptist church, at her residence, GIG
Timea street, on Thursday evening.
The evening was very enjoyabiy spent
il various games and dainty refresh
ments were served
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

the prettiest prenuptial events recent
~ given. The guests numbered TWEEN
ty-iye for whom a delightful luncheon
was served in the pretty dining room.
Pink and green were the color shades
which were tastefully used in stream
ers of crepe paper and flowers, which
adorned the chandeliers and sides of
the serving table.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
Will Entertain BRIDGE Club.

Mr. and Mrs. Myrtle Baker VIII enter.
tain the Evening bridge club at their
residence on next Friday evening.
Young Ladies' Bridge Club.
Miss Elizabeth tombstone will enter
tain the Young Ladies Bridge club at
her residence on Friday afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
Double Shower for Brides.EIect

Mrs. Frank NJ. Jones and Miss Hat
tie Kastner gave very charming dou-
Bile shower for Misses Elma Johnson
and Miss Beth Miller who will be
brides of this month, at the residence
of Mrs. Jones, Saturday afternoon.
The event was in the nature of a cup
and saucer shower and proved one of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
Entertained Sunbeam Circle

Miss Abbie Bidwell was the hos
tess of the Sunbeam circle of the Con-
gregational Sunday school at her resi-
dence on Saturday afternoon. A much
enjoyed missionary programs was Civ
en- by the members of the circle and
refreshments were served
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

A presentation speech was made by
Rev. Pearson which was feelingly
responded to by both host and hostess.
Elegant refreshments were served and
the evening hours passed most hap
PLY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

lacta, and Miss May Poth, the Queens
Trumpeter.
Ire Atlanta Constitution and Jour
nal in speaking of The Top O. tn
World said: Without exception this
company possesses more beautiful
and shapely girls than has ever been
seen in the city of Atlanta in any
musical show for the past twenty
years, which the writer could remem.
Der"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

ing of mirth AMI entertainment that
will long be remembered.
Members of the Music Club ana
their friends are selling tickets in I'd
vance tickets will have all day Tues
aance tickets will hav all day TaeS-
day to reserve Their seats, as th gen
eral sale will not begin until Webs Is.
day morning.
The prices vii % the same IS for
House that Jack Built, 500 75c and
80 cents, and fill notses are hound u
greet the pc niars at both Ter
formancs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
Congregational

Mrs. Henry Becker will Uncertain
the Ladies Aid society of the First
Congregational church at her resi-
dence, on Tuesday afternoon
The Quid Libet society will meet in
the chapel tomorrow afternoon. Mes.
danes Brown. Danghrity and Moore
will be the hostesses.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

The tell absolutely nothing
quality OF silver plated The
distinguish between the very grades
tell by the plated
how long It can be used before wearing through
The reputation the
the quality of is
the
silver plated all the
Then again. of the plated
grades The difference the lasting quality
by the the
proportional according in plating
The difference in the of plated
per spoon is
than the cheaper 1t always good quality
plated and offer only standard quality
We will tell exactly the YOU
accordingly.
special Sterling spoons guaran
to twenty-five trihe
ordinary plated We also showing
plate thing appearance sterling
of anything put the
prices the grades sell
obanable,
years dollar other
regardless of price.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
First Christian.

Mrs. William Dooley will entertain
the Ladies Aid society of the First
Christian church at her residence, 315
Blondeau street, Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Roy Whaley will entertain
the G. w B. NJ. society at her resi-
dence, 315 Blondeau street, Fridaf
afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

A Warning--to feel tired before ex-
ertion is not laziness--it's sign that
the system lacks vitality. and needs
the tonic effect of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Sufferers should not delay Get rid
of that tired feeling by beginning to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla today
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
An Opportunity.

Judge-"Do you swear to tell the
truth. the whole truta?" Fair Wit.
ness 1t will be just perfectly lovely
il you really have the time to listen.
--Harper's Bazaar
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
Bride COMPANY.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Buchanan en-
tertained company of ladies and
gentlemen at an enjoyable bridge com
pany on Thursday evening. Mrs.
Buchanan was hostess at a pretty,
informal tea on Thursday after
noon at her residence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
Prominent Wedding This Week.

On Tuesday of this week will oc-
cur the marriage of Miss Mary Ewers
to Mr. Albert Mullarky, both we'll
known young people OF this city. The
marriage ceremony will be performed
at the st. Mary's church by the Rev.
George Giglinger. Following the
church service, an elaborate wedding
feast will be served The guests. MIS-
residence of the brides mother, Mrs
Anna Ewers, 1905 Bank street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

Entertained at informal Luncheon.
Mrs. John T. Perkins and daughter
Miss Lillian entertained at an inform,
al luncheon at their residence, 10
North Seventh street last evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
viii Give Her Voice.

Mrs. Henry Schouten, who with her
husband recently removed from this
city to Ottumwa where Mr. Schouten
lis foreman of bakery in that city,
will continue to give her pleasing
voice to Keokuk music lovers. On
Friday evening Mrs Schouten was
present at an evening musicale which
was given in complement to her and
will be the means Of meeting the eX-
pense of bringing her to this city each
Sunday to take part in the choral
services of Trinity M. e. church.
Many in this city who have heard Mrs.
Schouten sing will be pleased to learn
that she will continue to lend her I'M
usually talented voice III church music
here Following is the program which
! was given on Friday evening and
which proved enjoyable to the large
number of ladies and gentlemen pres
ont.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10

Scientific Achievement.
Fabrics looking like silk are made
from wood.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
CHURCH SOCIETIES THIS WEEK.
TrinitY.

The Ladies Aid society of Trinity
Nj. E. church will be entertained on
next Friday afternoon in the church
parlors by Mesdames Englehart
Douglass and SAMSON.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-10
PART


'Trio-Dreamy Moments, Enrich Mr..
Van Ausdall, violin; Mr.. Mater, flute;
Miss Ida Heule, plans
Vocal Whisper and l Shall
Hear, Piccolomini, Miss Ora Cook.
Vocal solo Sunshine Song, Grieg.
Mrs r. l.. Reid.
Trio-Heart's Desire-"Idyl, Ochs,
Mr.. Van Ausdall, violin; Mr.. Mater,
flute; Miss Heule, piano.
Vocal.
(a) Music in Rhythmic Measure;
(b) Fair Daughter of a Traitor Race
from Song Cicle Gloria" Teresa Del
lIjTshe : ywtCSlqoerend -
Riego, Mrs. Henry R. Schouten.
PART H.
Vocal solo-Sing Ne to Sleep
Green, Mrs. E. G. Wollenweber; violin
obligator by Master Harry Helwig.
Piano solo-Les Sylvians, Chami
made, Miss Jennie Schouten.
Vocal solo-The Song That Reach
ed My Heart, Jordan, Mr.. Robert Cary
Hufstader.
Vocal solo My Heart Hath a Song
Baldwin, Mrs. Henry R. Schouten.
Trio-Traum der Sennerin-"Idyl
Sahitzky, Mr.. Van Ausdall, violin;
Mr.. Mater, flute; Miss Heule, piano.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24
BOOTLEGGERS
PAY FINES

FIVE gentlemen, having graduated
rom public roads college, walked into
.he office Or Judge Williams this morn
ms and paid to the court total
amount of sgO255
An the parties we're convicted Of
violating the liquor law and given
lail sentences, together with fines.
They served their terms on the roads
and paid their fines to the court to-
day.
L. w Beckham, Claude Phillips. Hi
ram Roberts, T. W. Jabro and J. W.
Steele were the men who were liber-
ated.
A mandate was received this moru-
ing from the court OF appeals, order
ing Charles Thacker. a Bradley man
who was convicted Of bootlegging, tc
serve his sentence. Thacker was CON
yicted at the last term OF court and
appealed, the decision Of the lower
cali being affirmed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24
WIFE KILLS
HUSBAND
Oklahoma City Has Sensational Domestic Tragedy
Woman Says Man Drove Her to
Desperate Deed

Oklahoma City, March 24.-Follow-
ing hand to hand scufne in the
kitchen Of their home at 32s West
Sixth street, Mrs Agnes Gilbert after
throwing her crippled husband, An
drew Gilbert, from the back porch.
shot and killed him early last night.
Gilbert is a painter and paperhanger
ana for many years has been paralyzed
IA his left leg, and owing to weak
constitution has been unable 10 attend
to work with regularity. Six weeks
ago he separated from his wife on
account OF constant chickering's. and on
Wednesday night, according to stories
told BY his friends, called at his home
in the hope Of effecting a reconcilla-
ton with Mrs. Gilbert.
Neighbors saw the man enter the
kitchen where Mrs Gilbert was busy
ing herself over the wash tub He
closed the screen door and sat down on
a bed Soon voices We're heard as If
the pair was quarreling and Mrs Gill
bert was seen to throw her husband
from the house and from the back
porch into the yard
The woman hurled pair Of shears
after Gilbert and these struck him IN
the face. Gilbert raised himself TO his
feet and started to re-enter the house.
but AZ sooner had he set his fool on
the steps Of the porch than Mrs. Gil
bert emerged from the kitchen with a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24

tive, which was an oil burner, passed
during the day and that about noon.
We know no motive that anyone could
have had for such crime, but II ap-
pears 10 have been a plain case Of in
cendiarism."
Two watchmen are constantly on
guard during the night at the plant
and It was about $3.50 last night when
one Of them discovered flames burst.
ing out Of the window at the south.
cast corner OF the felting building. The
room was filled with felt, which is
highly inflammable and the flames
spread with astonishing rapidity An
aIarm was at once turned into the fire
department and the boys started
promptly, but they had TO go to the
crossing near the chickasha Cotton
on min 10 cross the railroad and sew
cra minutes therefore elapsed before
they could begin to operate on the
plant In the meantime a hose had
bcen run from the Rock Island 10 the
plant, which was located directly east
OF The station, and when tie firemea
arrived no time was lost Ia making
connections But the blaze had too
big q stars 70 be checked and the best
mat could De done was to protect the
cotton IN The compress yards just north
M tlie mattress factory With the
wind blowing from the south aud
sparks flying. this was no easy mat
ter AL one time blaze started
among the bales on the north part Of
The platform but & was extinguished
~ iew minutes after rs Or 30 bales
mad been damaged All hands worked
faithfully in getting the compress
cotton out of the way and saving as
much as possible from the mattress
factory
Ar Collins said be thought the fire
CONTINUED on Page g.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24
RESIDENCE
Is BURNED

Waking UP last night few minutes
before midnight. Mrs A. T. Mckay
found her bedroom filled with smoke
and herself gasping for breath. Her
first thought was for her children and
rushing into their room she found the
ceiling In flames Calling her husband,
they carried the children. aged 10 and
years, out Of doors. and 50 stifling
was the smoke they were almost pros
trated when they reached the air.
The Tire alarm was then given, but
II vas too late to save The house.
Practically everything was destroyed,
furniture, linens ana clothing the only
garments saved being the night CLOTH
ing wi1ich they wore The house was
a good fiye-room house at 3ii Mime
sofa ard the damage is partially Gov
cred BY insurance Il is not known
hoy 81 where the fire started
Mr. and Mrs Mckay and children
are staying at the home Of H. G. Nc
Kay 3i5 Minnesota.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24

revolver in her hand She fired twice.
point blank in quick succession, the
first shot taking effect In the base Of
Gilberts neck, severipg his iugular
vein and knocking him down, while
the second shot apparently went wild.
Going back into the house, Mrs GiI-
bert laid her pistol on table and cool
.ly returned ana assisted Thomas
Dcwney, a painter who lived ln the
front bars Of the house and who vas
attracted TO the scene by the sbeSsldg.
to carry the dying man .aVo Che dwell
inc and place him OH a bed.
Az the county Jail last night Mrs.
Gilbert was reticent.
My husband came to the house bent
On making mischief" she stated. sHe
has not been living with me for
month and has done nothing towards
my support 81 that Of my little daueh-
ter. He called on Tuesday night and
remained until early in the morning
and did nothing but quarrel during THE
whole visit. On Wednesday night he
was violent. He grabbed me and
threw me against the iron post of
The bed hurting my hip and was
afraid he would kin me. pushed him
out but when I saw that he was com.
ing back took my revolver from my
trunlz and discharged A. meant ID
fire Il in the air 10 frighten him away.
I am sorry he is dead
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24
SAD NEWS

TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY r.
o. WELRoRNE THIS AFTERNOON
ANNOUNCED THE SUDDEN DEATH
oF MRS. HAYES, WIFE or JUDGE
S. vi HAYES, ar GUTHRIE.
THE NEWS WILL BE a TERRI.
BILE SHOCK TO THE ENTIRE CON-
MUNITY WHERE THE HAYES FAM.
iLY HAVE HOSTS OF FRIENDS.
NO DETAILS WE'RE GIVEN.
THE DECEASED LEAVES A HUs.
BAND. A LITTLE BOY AGED 2, A
LITTLE GIRL ABOUT S YEARS Of
AGE, AND A BABY a WEEK OLD.
THE TELEGRAM CAME AT 3:s0
FROM JUDGE r. /. WILLIAMS AND
SIMPLY STATED THAT MRS.
HAYES DIED SUDDENLY THIS
AFTERNOON.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24
COLLINS COTTON co. PLANT
REDUCED TO ASHES
PiCkery and Felt Factory We're a Total Loss
Mattress Factory Building Alone Saved
Will Rebuild at Once

That the fire which wiped out the
plant of the Collins Cotton Company,
causing loss Of approximately
$4,000 was started BY an incendiary
was the firm opinion expressed by E.
r. Collins and Ford wtherspoon, the
owners.
Only the embers Of the burned build
ines, few pieces Of machinery and
the mattress factory building remain
ed this morning Of the big plant IN
which fifty.six men and women we're
employed yesterday
Workmen were busy clearing away
tie wreckage this morning and re-
building viii begin at once u is hoped
that the mattress factory can be start.
Cd again next week
I'VE can't tell exactly what our loss
will be- said Mr.. wltberspoon, but /
can say that both the plant and stock
we're pretty we'll covered by insurance.
We have not checked up and can't tell
exactly how we shall come out.
As to the origin o. the fire Mr.. Col.
Inns said: we can't figure out any
possible way II which il could start
except BY the intentional act Of some
enc. Il started IN the southeast cor.
ner Of the felt factory building. There
was no fire iH thls room and had heeh
none. The feltina machine had not been
running during the day as we were
busy N the p'ckery Only one locomo-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24

Father Urban de Hasque, the popu-
lar rector Of the Holy Name Catholic
church leaves Monday March rs, for
his third trip back to the old country.
From chickasha he VIII 60 70 Philadel-
phia. where he SAYS he hopes TO be-
able 10 quiet the strike and put the
Quaker City In order before leaving
America He win saiI from Boston
Saturday, April ,. on the steamer Ros
mania. Of the White Star Line and
viii make stops a the Azores. Gibral-
ter Algeria and Naples. At the last
named CITY he Will take steamer
70 Palermo and touching at Messina,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24

ELECTION

A special election Of importance to
taxpayers win BE- held on April 5, when
ne question Of The sale Of two lots
owned by the city viii be submitted.
The lots arc located on Firth and
Choctaw aud were originally purchased
as site for a city hall
The voters are asked % decide
whether the two lots shall be sold for
S2750 ln order to pass intellssentlg
on the question, voters should inform
themselves as to the value Of this and
other property in the vicinity.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24
Hiking Up
Old Depot

For couple Of weeks the moving
gang has been at work The old build
ing which was formerly used for di-
vision offices has been moved near
the round house and the remaining
part Of the old eating house has also
been moved
The old statiog when moved win
stand directly y0uth of the freight de-
pot, where platforms ana walks viii Be
put down TO selye ssniIe the new struc-
ture Is going ny
Many people have been sbepticaI
az to the announced intentions Of the
Rock Island to build a new station but
the sight Of the Old building moving
win likely remove their doubts Per-
sons who have seen the plans FOR the
new building declare that it win be the
most spacious and elegant station Ia
Oklahoma