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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Music Club
Attempt TO Organize Chorus of Three
Hundred Voices Under Dean
Bentley of Knox Con-


This week the Monday Music club
win make an attempt to organize one
of the largest choruses this side Of
Chicago. It has been fortunate enough
to again secure the services of Dean
VIM. F. Bentley of Knox conserva-
tory, Galesburg,
The chorus, as planned. will be com
posed of both active and supporting
members and the war cry for the com
ing campaign will be 300 members. ("
Skirmishing along the line has al
ready begun and between sixty and
seventy members obtained. With this
number already enlisted, further
achievement should be made easy.
There are a great many people in
Keokuk who would enjoy one of the
great oratorios conducted by one of
the foremost conductors in the west,
and sung by large well-drilled Choir
us and soloists equal to those who
sing with the Apollo club in Chicago
and similar organizations in other
cities.
Further. there are many who would
not only appreciate but would be will
ing to lend financial assistance in
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
It's a Little Dull For a While.

There's just the slightest lull in
society. Things have been brisk along
that rejuvenating line during the
past seven days but the pace that
kills" has cropped out a bit strongly
and now for a little recuperating on
the part of those active in social
life
Weddings, pretty nearly dozen of
them have taken place here in Keo-
kuk during the week which closed up
as the town clock told the Waterman
it was Sunday. More than one nup-
tial service day is quite record
and if the same conditions prevail
during the rest of bright. beautiful
October Junes record will be sur
passed, figuring pro rata
There have also been bakers
dozen of greater and lesser functions,
occurring during the week closed.
Weather conditions have been superb,
ideal, salubrious and all of those 9th
er euphonious terms that the enter
tanning hostess delights in, with ref
erence to calm, bright, lamb-like at
mospherical manner
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY.
So Thinks at Least One Travelling
Man.

So Thinks at Least One Travelling
Man.
would as soon think of starting
out without my mileage books and
grip as TO start out on trip without
a box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
in my valise, said a travelling man
who represents ST. Louis hardware
house Why? Because | have to put
up at all kinds of hotels and board
ing houses. | have to eat good, bad
and Indifferent food at all hours of
the day and night and I don't believe
any mans stomach will stand that
sort of thing without protest, any
way know mine won't 1t has to
have something to break the fall and
Stnart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the
crutch l fall back on
My friends often Josh me about
1t, tell me I'm an easy mark for pa
tent medicine takers, that advertised
medicines are humbugs, etc. but |
notice that they are nearly always
complaining of their aches and pains
and poor digestion, while Lean stand
almost any old kind of fare and feel
good and ready for my work when it
needs me, and | believe ! owe my
coed digestion and sound health to
the daily, regular use of Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets, year in and year out.
an dali the "joshing" in the world
will never convince me to the con-
trary.
| used to have heartburn about
three times day and headache about
three or four times a week and af
ter standing for this for four or five
years | began to look around for
crutch and found it when my doctor
told me the greatest investment
could make would be a fifty cent box
of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets, and |
have invested about fifty cents
month for them ever since and when
stop to think that that is what
spend every day for cigars, | feel
like shaking hands with myself for
can keep my digestion and stomach in
first-class order for fifty cents
month. don't care for any better
life insurance.
MY druggist tells me they are the
most popular of all stomach medicines
and that they have maintained their
popularity and success because they
do as advertised They bring results,
and results are what count in pat
ent medicine as much as in selling
barbwire.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16

such an undertaking if assured of a
first class presentation in every par
ticular.
This the club proposes TO guaran-
tee if 300 members can be secured.
Active members will sing in the Choir
us and will have the inestimabie adj
vantage of Dean Bentley's training.
The fee, 1925, includes fifteen re-
hearsals under Dean Bentley, mem
bership in the Monday Music club and
admission to the final presentation.
Membership in the club is not OBJ
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Woodmen Dance Dates.

During the next fall, winter and
spring season, the Modern Woodmen
lodge has arranged for a series of
dances. The first one of these will
occur tomorrow night and the cal
endar dates will be handy to those
who enjoy good dancing parties, If it
is pasted up somewhere to be a ready
reminder Follows the dates of the
series OF fourteen dances:
Monday, October II.
Monday, November Z.
Wednesday, November %.
Monday, November 2S.
Monday, December 5.
Monday. December 10.
Saturday, Dec. "a. Christmas Eve
Saturday, Dec. 81, New Years
eve.
Monday, January 1e.
Monday, January 80.
Monday. February 10.
Tuesday, February IS.
Friday, March II, St Patricks night
Monday. April II, Easter Monday
dance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16

ligatory nor is there any extra charge
made therefore. 1t is open however to
all chorus members and is offered as
an extra inducement for joining.
Supporting members pay the same
fee and are given membership in the
club, ticket of admission to the final
concert and a privilege to attend all
rehearsals.
The club has already received I'M
solicited the names of number of
people who are willing in this way to
identify themselves with a work which
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Country Club Last Night.

The last Country Club dance of the
season was held last night on tne
club porch. The night was one of the
most beautiful of autumn and many
of the younger members who delight
in the pleasant whirl, were out. 1t
was decided couple of weeks ago
to close the season then and it was
thought that no more social affairs
would be held at the club, but the
weather warmed up SO finely and the
evenings have been as near perfect
as they could be made, that dane
ing party could not be foregone. Ag-
mes orchestra played the engage
ment
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Ten Young Lieutenants Entertained at
Country Club Last Evening.

O'efV .-SHt
A supper party in honor of the ten
young West Point lieutenants who
have been visiting in the city for the
past several days on professional
inspection tour, was given last night
at the Country club. The dance later
in the evening, until ten o'clock, was
part of the entertainment for the
young college men, who thoroughly
enjoyed the affair.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Young people picnic Yesterday.

iouH9 People FiChlc Yesterday.
Saturday afternoon, happy bunch
OF ten boys and girls went to Cedar
Glen for frolic, chaperoned by Miss
Emily Ray and Mrs. Allen Lindsey.
Each one of the Misses in the parts
assisted in the preparation of an ap-
petizing picnic lunch and the after
noon was enjoyably spent Those in
the party were: Misses Alice Huxley,
Ruth Kinnaman, Dorothy Renaud,
Gertrude Garrison, and Fife Roberts,
Messrs Russell Potter, Gregory Med
or, Thomas Gray, Joseph Roberts and
Asaph Buck
One young lady enthused by the
prospects of days outing. wrote the
following effusion at random, interpre-
tating the workings of joy gifted
mind, and the verse entitled The
Picnic:''
On Saturday, the fifteenth of October,
We twelve on a picnic will go,
Now this day we will all remember,
And l do hope 1t won't snow.
The leaves are red and yellow,
Soon the nuts will be falling down,
But we must all bring we'll filed bas-
kets,
For you know it is miles from town
The boys will bring marshmellows,
And these we will toast
And build big fire and
Some weiners we'll roast
Well unpack the baskets,
With laughter and glee.
And eat, and eat, till we fairly can't
see.
Hark! the minutes are passing,
And must do this sum,
So I'll just wait till the picnic has
come
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
For Mr.. Parker.

Friday evening Mrs. E. A. Parker
and Mrs. ]. E. Benbow entertained a
number of the old army friends of
Mr. n Parker, brother-in-law of Mrs.
Parker, who left Saturday for Wash
ington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
is as good for The city as the individ.

is as good for the city as the individ.
ual. aka
Such enthusiasm is highly appre-
ciated. It would be difficult to find an
ADLER conductor than Dean Bentley.
Keokuk has genuine liking for the
man as well as lasting admiration
for the musician Mr.. Bentley, him
self, confesses 10 a fondness for his
Keokuk chorus above others and when
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Young Ladies Bridge Club With Mrs
Aft Matless This Week.

Friday afternoon, the Young Ladies
Bridge Club will be entertained at
the residence of Mrs. ALT Matless.
Thursday of last week, the club
ladies, twenty in number, spent one
of their most delightful days at
Hawks Nest, across the river.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16

Your cough annoys you. Keep on
hacking and tearing the delicate
membranes of your throat if you want
to be annoyed. But if you want
relief, want to be cured. take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. Sold by all
dealers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
oakwood School Social.

A social was given at lakewood
school Friday night. Oct. IA, by Miss
Matte Robertson and pupils, which
proved to be a grand success. The
school room was artistically decorat-
ed in autumn leaves. Supper was
served in charming manner by
Misses Georgia Colvin, Fanny Bennett,
Hazel Shafer and Beatrice Taylor,
pupils of the school The night being
warm. out of door games were enjoy
ed by the young people, and at late
hour all departed. pronouncing the
evening a very enjoyable one. The
neat sum of $40 was realized. which
will be used in purchasing an organ
for the school.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16

see what they said Then you'll know
that you must go to Seven Days" if
you don't attend the theatre again
this season.
Seat sale opens Friday, Oct. 81, at
10 O'Clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
FortniehtIy Whist Club Meeting.

The Fortnightly Whist club will
meet on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Dances this Week.
.Woodman dance.

Monday-Woodman dance.
Wednesday-Girls' Club, Warsaw.
MISREPRESENTATION, III.
Friday-Ladies' auxiliary of Hiberr
ians.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Alma rrist Whist Club.

Tomorrow afternoon Miss Ida Davis
will entertain the Alph Trist Whist
club at her residence at Third and
High streets.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Entertain All Cards Thursda,

Mrs Howard w Wood and Miss Car
rie Dimond will entertain at cards
at the residence of the latter lady.
Thursday afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Elks. pance Friday, Mucr Enjoyed.

Thirty-fve couples of ladies and
gentlemen attended the dance given
on Friday evening by the Elks Music
was furnished during the evening by
the full Agne orchestra, the affair be
ing non-program and informal, in
creasing the pleasure thereby Punch
and refreshments were served and the
hours from nine to twelve, proved to
be most pleasant ones.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16

At the Grand This Week.
Herbcrt L Flint.


OF all the hypnotists now upon the
American stage, Herbert L. Flint
st1nds confessedly at the head. His
native abilities in this direction are
wonderful, and show that he posses
ses occult powers of the high type.
He takes a class of twenty from the
audience, and in q very few moments
he has them under perfect control.
ready to obey his slightest wish. They
VIII see things which he suggests with
lie reality of perfect vision as if they
stood before the object. All sorts of
Authorizations are experienced and all
ENDS of vagaries are exhibited, but
tne Whole entertainment, while ex-
hioltlng all of the phenomena of hyp-
hotlsm, is done without the slightest
aetrlment to the subjects. They go
trough the most surprising feats and
.len awaken and enjoy the enter
'ainhent and laugh at their comrades
VINO are executing some ridiculous
ieat in their turn. We know of moth
ing that viii compare in interest with
me work of DR.. Flint. At the Grand
opera house Monday night and week
win ladies free Monday evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
Queer status About Dances.

So far this season, since autumn
and cooler weather have made their
appearance, no less than ten or
twelve dancing parties have been
given. invitation and public hops. :"
The ever present observer cannot help
hut notice the fact that dancing is
much less popular than it was at this
same time of the season last year.
The weather has not been too warm
for social affairs of this kind, but
rather the incentive that decreased
baseball enthusiasm during the sea
son lust over. the fact that fans are
tired OF the sport is believed to be the
same cause for falling off in num-
hers of dance attendants. It may be
that winters cold months will stir
things to 2 more enthusiastic pitch.
Eastern star party Definitely Decided.
Last Tuesday evening at business
session OF Elmira Chapter, Eastern
Star lodge. definite plans for a dance
to be given on Monday evening, Octob-
er 81. Halloween night. were made
committee chairman was appointed
and ARRANGEMENTS for a dancing par
ty even more elaborate than have
ever before been made by the Eastern
stars. will be carried out. Decora-
lions and refreshments will be in
keeping with the season and the at
fair will no doubt be one of the most
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16

delightful events on the autumn social
calendar.
Mrs. John DunIavey Entertains.
A party of twenty lady friends were
entertained by Mrs. Jno Dunlavey at
her residence, ZIG Fulton street, on
Thursday evening, last.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16

Continued on page eleyen.)
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16

me Great Comedy Hit, "Seyen Days"
for many months all New York and
We strangers within its gates have
oeeh howling with laughter over
seven Days the comedy by Mary
hooerts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood
wat has reached its second year at
eue Astor theatre. For six months
ehicago bent double with merriment
over this famous play. Now it's our
urn Seven DAYS" is coming here.
VIII be at the Grand Monday. Oct.
a. Messrs. Wagenhals & Kemper
WIN present it in this city with an
exceptionally gifted Broadway cast
anu magnificent Aston theatre pro-
.u1eoh Seven Davs' couldn't be bet
vi acted than it will be here, nor
eouio there be more elaborate stage
!. S''ihgs The players will be from
Wv. .ne Astor theatre where they con.
aiD'ted to the New York popularity
y tnls tremendous comedy hit. Sure
nooobdy will miss seeing this play
which without exception is pronounced
s1e brightest, wittiest and best com.
~, N twenty years Every dramatic
''iter IN New York agrees in this
ol'liion The critics for the daily
spWspapers, the magazines and the
a .o,respondents for out of town jour
no. rais are one in declaring Seven
D'ss the greatest comedy of this
=. s,eueration. Here is fair sample of
W. W. opinions. 1t is from the New
York Globe:
., seven Days, one of those cruelty
aahfy farces the kind that does not
~ YOU time to breathe between
saausns-kept the Astor in an uproar
~, W. 'nree hours last night, and sent
on e audience home gasping, DISNEY
81 ell imp but still chuckling from
Der habit as it streamed out into
a1.oauWay Every situation or Incl
- senl that might possibly be expected
~ evoke smile has been seized up
A. A. uckied and humored until It pro-
s'i., roar. and . dignified audience
49,. an ofoadcloth spangles and satin re.
49, ,aeu itself to an evening of hilarity
a aa wiped its eyes meekly between
- - grateful that it was not reduced
% helpless hysteria."
con, the foregoing isn't sufficiently
In 'nc'ng as to the funny bone tick
xaa Wy quality of Seven Days. dig up
ui magazines and newspapers and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-16
DUNCAN -SCHELL Furn. Go.
To do justice to yourself

in choosing wall paper or
draperies You should make
your selections in an atmos-
phere of artistic refinement
and taste. In an exclusive
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-08-18
LOOKING
HOMEWARD
By Rev. James E. E. Sawyer
Montreal, Can.



we are confident, I say. and willing
rather to be absent from the body, and
to be present with the Lord."-2 Cor. VS..
That noble spirit, Lamennais, who
tasted the bitterness Of exile from his
native land, Comfgted himself by
saying: Our homeland is not here be-
low; man vainly seeks it here; that
which he takes for it is only lodg-
ing for the night"
The abiding home of humanity is
not here. We are all wanderers. Our
real home is elsewhere This is not
the place OF our rest. All noble souls.
loftily or lowly, are travellers. walking
not by sight but by faith. Our dearest
treasures are laid up in heaven. Our
hopes, our interests, cur hearts. are
there They that say such things de
clare plainly that they seek a cOun-
try" They desire a better country
that IS heavenly: wherefore God IS
not ashamed to be called their God:
Tor he hath prepared for them a city"
Our adversities are the necessary
incidents of a journey. All eclth S joys
are the shifting scenes Of a land
through which we are travelling. This
world is the scene OF yicissitudes, Of
storms, Of sorrows, of partings, OF
heartbreaks and tragic loneliness.
There is a peaceful and permanent
home awaiting the Christian--a city
that hath foundations, a settled habi-
tarigD O hg.-gv aftar IiFa'g +av7r,ae+rr-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-08-18

y THESE days, when the reforest-
ing OF the waste lands OF our
country is becoming a question OF
such national Importance, the
study Of the relative value OF dit
terent species Of trees is naturally
very essential
Scientific parties are securing
the earth in. search for now
plants, fruits and vegetables to
The Detroit times., 1910-11-18
Take a Little Trip Down The Mems
Aisle Tomorrow

Mems and Boys medium weight
and heavy weight underwear is
attracting attention on account Of
the excellent quality and values.
The Superior Union Suits arc
giving great service and satisfac-
ton this season. The fine materials
and the perfect MT OF these gar
menJS explains why as much as the
reasonable prices, which run from
$too to $500.
Great showing OF Shirts and
Drawers, all the best makes and
fabrics, at, per garment, soc TO
$500.
Sweater Coats come and go very
rapidly these days. Tomorrow
showing will be great. Color and
size line complete. Complete range
at $500 to $500.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-18
The Great November Silk Sale Makes Special
PREPARATIONS for SATURDAY.


allowed them
hghgade silks
class silks here at such tremendously low prices
Csc IMPORTED MEssALINEs AT soc YARD.
Pune Silk Messanes white
ular Soc value At, yard,
soc PLAIN D cYeNEs
Pure Silks
shades-reguar 59c value yard, 39c
selected
SELECTED MEssALNEs YARD
Excellent quality standard Mesaine Appended
Extra quality
$500 AND Stto FoULARDs AT CSC YARD
RAINoFF FoULAROs AT
This
ing day November SILK Sale bat did time They
have
perfect in selected designs and qualities sod
regularly
The Detroit times., 1910-11-18
BEAT OF TOM-TOM
USHERS IN WEIRD
INDIAN DANCE
Picturesque Relic of Aboriginal Life
Finally Snappd by Camera and
Pretty Boo-si.Keth Picks
Her Beau.
Camera Is Struggled Into Camp on
Fort Sill Reservation in Covered
Automobile.
BY c. w. EoWIER-

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov 1S.-The
great fall love dance of the Apaches
has ended Al sun-up on Sunday
Nov. IL, Boo-si-keth. daughter OF Es-
tee, selected her lover and the festi-
val was over
The Apache love dance is perhaps
the most picturesque of the remain
ing relics OF the life of the American
aborigine. It's secrets are enshrouded
In n most Intricate maze OF Apache le-
gend, and known only TO the older
members of the tribe. These secrets
have been kept inviolate from time
The Detroit times., 1910-11-18

Satin Ribbons &c to sc Yard.
Double face Satin Ribbons OF
nice weight and fine finish. Suit
able Tor all kinds of holiday work
and comes in all desirable shades.
No. I. &c yard, 1sc for 10 yards.
No. w, &c yard, Csc for 10 yards.
No. 2, &c yard, 35e for 10 yards.
No. 3, SC yard, 45c for 10 yards.
Novelty Wash Ribbons.
Dainty Wash Ribbons for under
wear and holiday work, very good
qualities and values.
No. I, S yards for &c.
No. We, S yards for 12c.
No. 2, 5 yards for 1sc.
Narrow Fancy Ribbons,
sc to zoe Yard.
200 pieces OF narrow fancy rib
rs at reduced prices for this sale.
5-Inch Satin Taffeta Ribbons, 19c.
Bright, rich Satin Ribbons Of
good weight and finish very
large range of colors for selection.
These ribbons are inches wide
and regular CSC values; per yard,
19c.
Wide MORE Hair Ribbons, 25c Yard.
Lustrous MORE Ribbons in a
good weight that bows prettily.
Shown I'm more than 25 shades, In
Guiding all the wanted colors for
hair ribbons and trimming pur.
poses a Sjc quality at, per yard,
Csc.
Six-lnch Messaline, Satin and Taf-
feta Ribbons at 25c Yard.
Beautiful qualities and very bril-.
liant, made OF the choicest Italian
silk, and shown in a fine color
range, These ribbons are especial
ly suitable for every sort OF holiday
work. Regular 35c values at, per
yarl, 25c.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-18

Handsome Pompadour Ribbons, 35c
Qualities, Csc Yard.
A magnificent assortment of flow
cred Pompadour Ribbons, all new
II designs and cOlors. Shown I'm
widths from IL To inches and
values up to Csc, sale price, per
yard, 25c.
39c Fancy Ribbons, 29c Yard.
Satin and MORE Stripe ribbons In
fine assortment. and also Floral
Stripes and Self-Colors, 1-2 and 8
inches wide. Regular 39c values,
sale price, per yard, 29c.
Beautiful Warp Print FIowered Rib.
bons, Worth to 75c, at 45e Yard.
These are the very finest quail
ties of Flowered Ribbons and are
II shown in many new designs. Many
II attractive colors and combinations
are offered for your selection for
holiday fancy work, 6 inches wide
and values to 75c. sale price, per
| yard, 45c.
Exquisite Wide Fancy Ribbons,
II 75c Yard.
finch Powered Ribbons In hand
some patterns that are particularly
suitable for bags. Values to $1.25,
sale price, per yard, 75c.
Many of Our Heh-CIass Wide
Fancy Ribbons at 1-3 to 1-2 OF.
II We have taken from our regular
stock 175 pieces of our finest wide
Fancy Ribbons and placed them In
this sale. All are reduced 1-3 to
1-2 or Regular Prices.
Baby Ribbon at 1oc a Bolt.
All-silk Baby Ribbon in the want
ed Christmas colors, an excellent
quality and a wonderful value at
10 yards for 1oc.