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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-07-25
BLAKE and KERWIN
TOP The HI7TERS
kewanee sIugger and Hannibal Star
Are cIoutins the Ball at
High clip, While Players
Enjoy Slump.
MILLER KEoKUK's LEAD
Although Eyler is Very Gracefully
Perched on Top Of the Heap,
Miller is Real Leader, but
he Has sIumped,

Blake of Kewanee and Kerwin Of
Hannibal are battling for honors of the
Central Association in the hitting de-
partment. Miller has slumped a lit
tie, but is still going at .271 clip.
The following averages include last
Thursdays game and are compiled by
the Ottumwa Courier.
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Summary.
Sacrifice hit-Miller.
Two base hit-Donahue.
Passed ball-Gard.
Double plays Bresnahan to Miller;
Burg TO Owens to Clarke.
Struck out-By Tretter 3; by Eyler
f.
Base on balls-o Tretter 1.
Umpire-Johnson.
Time of game-1:30.
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Hunter Gets a Hit

Keokuk came back with half
that number of runs by sim
ply playing the game and
hitting the sphere. Tretter ad-
vanced to the mound and Hunter clout-
ed one to center for single. He stole
second and was sacrificed to third.
bresnahan hit to third and Hunter was
caught between third and home and
after much chasing back and forth
was tagged out. Bresnahan had sneak
ca to third while all this was going on
and thus was stationed at very adj
Hantageous position, but with two
ao"n Reichle got his first hit Of the
cay, which went for single to cen.
ter. scoring Bresnahan.
IRON this stage on it was min and
luck until the fifth. when ouincv aaai.
nfoke the ice and pushed man across
ne rubber. Burg's double. Hartman,s
sacrihce and Donahue's long sacrifice
ny TO Reichle produced the goods
l5ut Jack Herbert was there whan
caleo Tor tie In the sixth prona,,
rad drawn base on balls and Hunte,
Went out on fly to cener. Herher,
Slammed one to right center wbiot
Travelled far out to the athletic nasl
srrld stand and Melted three . pal,
, and the count that tied. sa'N
Pitched Strongly From Seventh q.
During the seventh, eighth n,nts
:, tenth. elffno5inth and twelfth innin =,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-07-25

Two of the greatest struggles ever
seen on the local baseball grounds
were those yesterday Afternoon when
Keokuk defeated Quincy in both ends
of a double header, 10 and 81. con-
Stunning four hous and ten minutes,
and covering a stretch OF twenty-three
innings. The first game went an even
nine and the second fourteen rounds.
The second was thriller in the ex-
IRENE. For fourteen innings the
teams struggled. Keokuk playing a re-
markable uphill game from the very
first round. And it was fitting and
proper that PA" Belt the veteran Of
many of those contests, should be the
player TO decide the long drawn out
battle. After Jack Herbert, who had
tied the score in the sixth with his
brilliant hitting. had again duplicated
his feat in the thirteenth, Belt came
up in the last round with the bases
fun. It was a slashing drive that he
sent over Burg's head and 900 fans
knew that II was over; that the cur
tain had fallen on one of the most
memorable afternoons OF baseball in
the history of local fandom.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-07-25
Friend o. Cannon.

WHEELING, w. Va. July 25.-Jo-
seph H. Gaines, "Standpatter" and
follower OF Speaker Cannon, was
renominated for congress in the
third West Virginia district wide
primaries by a majority OF 1000 over
8 B. Avis of Charleston.
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Eaets Of Double Bill.

Scores -Keokuk /, Quincy 0;
Keokuk ). Quincy t14) innings
AttenGsnoe-1, 500.
Time consumed in actual playing
~ hours ;,d 10 minutes.
Number .rnings played-23.
Tretter, Quincy twirler, estab-
lished record for Central associa-
tiion by pitching twenty-three in
lings.
keokuk breaks its losing streak
hy winins 10th games from PEN
nat clasers.
Clarke, fielding captain and act
in., manager of the Quincy team,
ousted from grounds by Umpire
Johr son.
Blue Jacket, after pitching six
teen inning game on previous day,
goes to relief of Prough in four
teenth inning of second game, af-
ter Riggs had gone TO bat as pinch
hitter
Pop Eyler, veteran twirler and
new man on Belts staff, made his
debut in Keokuk. and stacks UP as
1est twirler on the Indian staff
Belt wins second game in four
teenth with tire men on bases. by
a low driving single TO left center
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Fans Like EyIer.

Eyler worked during the first game
and his initial appearance was crowned
with success. He pitched strongly at
times and shut out the Gems. In the
second game Prough started for Keo-
kuk and went until the fourteenth,
when he weakened He was hit hard
during the early rounds, but settled
down and was invincible from the
sixth until the time Blue Jacket took
his place. Just three batters faced the
Indian twirler. Two of them were
moved down like amatuers, while a
third sent a weak fly which Miller
easily smothered
Both games ware marked by some
sharp fielding. both in the infield and
outfield. Bresnahan at third, Collins
and Burg at short, Rouse in left. Rel.
chile in center and Morris in right all
entered into fast catches. Especially
did the work of Reichle stand forth
and his circus catch in the second
game was one of the best seen on, the
local grounds this season.
Johnson, the gritty little umps
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Trettsr Goes lonn Route

Despite the fact that he was defeat
ed in both games the real hero of the
day was Pitcher Tretter of the Gems.
For twenty-three innings he remained
at his post, striving to defeat those
Indians and by SO doing set a record
for the Central association. The arti-
Gle of ball that he pitched has scarce
" been excelled this season, but If
was the opportune work of Belts men
that spelled his defeat. At times dur.
ing the end of the lengthy struggle he
seemed strong and only in the twenty.
third inning of his heroic work did he
apparently weaken.
Pitted against the Quincy giant II
the pitching art We're Pop Eyler tn.
hero of many battles back in Musca
tine; Prough, last seasons sensation
and James Blue Jacket, the twirle
who lost sixteen inning game i
Hannibal only the preceding day.
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Simplicity

Simplicity.
Nor knowest thou what argument
thy life to thy neighbours creed hath
lent?" Some one has observed and
appreciated. It may be stranger.
but that does not matter.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Postmaster AxIine Re-Appointed

Postmaster Axline of this city
was re-appointed by President Taft
last week and has what is known
as a "lead.pipe cinch" on the post
office for four more years. About
a month ago a movement was or
ganized among local insurgent re.
publicans to defeat him but it
didn't get very far. Congressman
Madison who poses part of the
time as an insurgent, nevertheless
frewned on the uprising and that
ended it.
There is no criticism of Mr.. Ak
lines administration so far as the
management of the postofice is
concerned. He is an excellent
postmaster; but the criticism is
called out by reason of the fact
he has held federal Office twenty
years and, in addition to that, is
the leader of the "standpat" fac
tion in this county.
We have said it before, and re.
peat it now: Lutte Axline is the
shrewdest politician in Barber
county.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
w. w. WiIhite Gets New Trial

w. w. White, the old gentle.
man from Kiowa who has been
in Jail the past two months and was
convicted at the May term of court
on a charge of attempted rape, was
granted new trial by Judge Gil
lett on Tuesday of last week. The
grounds upon which the new trial
was granted was the uncertainty
as to whether the crime was COM
mitted in Kansas or Oklahoma.
The ofense was committed close
to the state line and it seems to be
a close question as to which state
has jurisdiction. At the next trial
which will take place in October,
the state will rely entirely on the
offense alleged to have been COM
mitted in Wilhite's home in the
city of Kiowa, for conviction. The
victim in this case is a little girl
only six years of age. 1t is one of
those deplorable happenings that
bring shame and disgrace to the
community and it is unfortunate
that a second airing is necessary.
The prisoner gave bond and was
released from Jail on Friday.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Katherine Bodenhammer Dead

Mrs. Katherine Bodenhammer
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. G. w. Urton, in this city, at
3 o'clock a. m, Sunday, May 2o,
1910, aged 81 years, S months and
8 days. She had been bedfast five
weeks. Cancer of the stomach
was the cause of her death.
The funeral was held at the
Baptist church at 10 o'clock a. m,
Monday and the remains laid to
rest in Highland cemetery at the
hour the city Of the dead was be-
ing strewn with flowers on the ma.
tion's mourning holiday. Rev. c.
Spiers conducted the services.
The deceased is survived by three
sons and three daughters-J. w.
Wyer of Nippawalla township, Joe
Bodenhammer of Enid, Oklahoma;
Mike Bodenhammer of Cherokee,
Oklahoma; Rosa Wilcox of Indi.
ana; Mollie Smith of Missouri, and
Mrs. G. w. Urton of this city.
Four children and two husbands
preceded her in death. Her second
husband died here few years ago
The surviving relatives have the
sympathy of their friends
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Memorial Observed

Memorial Sunday and Decora.
tion Day (Monday) were fttingly
observed in Medicine Lodge. The
union meeting at the opera house
Sunday morning was largely at
tended, every seat being occupied
and many standing. Special mu-
sic was furnished by the Choral
Union. Rev. F. w. Imboden, Rev.
w. T. Van Horn, Rev. C. ]. Splers
and Elder Bishop M. Hopkins each
participated in the pulpit duties
of the service. Elder Hopkins
preached the Memorial sermon and
1t was excellent and most appro-
pirate to the occasion.
The Grand Army and the Odd
Fellows attended these services in
a body.
The Decoration Day exercises
on Monday brought in a large
crowd from the country and the
people of the city also responded
to the occasion. The march to the
cemetery took place at 10 a. m.
and the graves of Our beloved dead
were strewn with flowers.
The Odd Fellows and Order of
Owls joined the Grand Army
in the march.
The other exercises W ere held at
the opera house in the afternoon
and the program carried out as
heretofore published. Hon. R. P.
McColloch of Anthony was the
principal speaker and he made a
fine address. ]. N. Tincher intro
duced the speaker in a brief, neat
speech.
The male quartette sang a few
selections and Mrs. J. E. Thomas
favored the audience with a read.
ing which everybody enjoyed.
Instrumental music was furnish.
ed by the city's newly organized
orchestra.
The old soldiers are proud of the
honor paid them by the public and
the public, in turn, are glad for the
privilege of thus honoring them.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Popular Couple Wed

The marriage of Mr.. Francis
NJ: Monley and Miss Mile Webb
will take place in the Catholic
church in Wellington, Kansas, to.
day, June 1st.
The groom is pharmacist of the
]. R. Young drug store in this city,
which position he has occupied the
past three years. He is skilled
pharmacist and a most pleasant,
cordial gentleman. He enjoys the
warmest friendship of the people
OF this city and vicinity, who hope
his life may always be as radiant
with happiness and prosperity as
it is today.
The bride has been one of the
city's efficient school teachers DUR
ing the past two years. Her home
was formerly at Hazelton but her
mother now resides at Girard,
Illinois. She is a young lady of
most charming disposition, cordial
and pleasant by nature and beauti.
full in feature, refined in manner
and cultured intellectually-com-
blnlng all the elements that 60 to
make perfect womanhood, and be-
ing blessed with admiring friends
limited only by the circle of her
acquaintanceship.
The people of Medicine Lodge
and vicinity take exceeding pleas
ure IN showering congratulations
and fond wishes upon this worthy,
estimable couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monley are expect
ed home on Saturday. They will
occupy a suite of rooms with Mrs.
G. S. Gleason.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01

after which ]. N. Tincher, in the
absence of the next speaker on the
program, Seward l. Field, respond
ed to the toast, "Would | were a
Kid Again" Mr.. Tincher made
one of those excellent after dinner
speeches, for which he is famous,
in a humorous vein and closed
with a high tribute to the High
School and Faculty. Mrs. Grace
Yewell, class of 1904, then respond
ed to the toast, "Three Blind
Mice" with poetic production in
keeping with the subject.
The second course was next serv-
ed. 1t consisted of pressed chick
en-, baked ham, potato chips, pick.
les, olives, radishes, coffee.
This was followed by the toast,
"What High School did for Me
and to Me-" by Miss Blanche John
son, class of 1909. Too much
praise can not be gwen her. Her
toast was beyond the pale of ad-
verse criticism. George E. Osborn,
class of 1905, responded to the
toast, "Flyin' Machines" and prov
ed himself both a scientist and an
orator. 1t is believed that he will
be the first man in Barber county
to own one of these machines.
"Lest We Forget" was the sub
jea of Mrs. Edna Grandstaff's S
toast, and for originality and deliv-
cry, culture and sentiment had no
superiors. Mrs. Grandstaff is a
speaker of extraordinary ability.
She represented the class of 1902.
The third course, consisting of
fruit salad and Baronet crackers,
was then served.
Uel Major, class of 1908, then
discussed "The Comet" in verse,
and made a decided chit" "The
Whole Cheese" was next treated
by Miss Minnie Cant who was the
"whole" class of 1896. Her toast
was good and the audience enjoyed
it. Prof. Frank Williams, class OF
1903 ,dilated on ga Bachelors Rev
erie" and concluded with a poetic
quotation which captured the au-
dience. "The Evolution of the High
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Accidentally Shot

DR.. T. A. Coleman, coroner, and
County Attorney Field were called
to JasperLittell's home near Hardt.
ner yesterday to hold an inquest
over the body of Mr.. Littell's son
who shot and killed himself early
yesterday morning. Particulars
up to the time of going to press
are meager, as telephone commu-
nication was poor, but from the
information obtainable, it appears
that the young man went out in a
pasture to shoot coyote and the
gun was accidentally discharged,
killing him instantly. A neighbo1
found the body short time after
the accident and notified the par.
ents. The family heard the report
of the gun but gave the matter no
attention, supposing that he had
shot at a coyote, as he frequently
went out early in the morning to
shoot.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Miss Bernice Woodward Buys Store

Miss Bernice Woodward purchas.
ed the interest of her brothers and
sisters in the Woodward store last
Wednesday and is now sole proprie-
tress. This store was established
in this city by the late H. T. Wood.
ward about twenty years ago and
has always been popular with the
buying public. That it will re-
tain this popularity under Miss
Bernice's efficient management,
goes without saying. She has been
financially interested in the store
with her father and brother, ]. E.
woodward, for some time and is
thoroughly familiar with the busi-
ness.
Miss Woodward desires to thank
the patrons of the store for their
patronage and she hopes to retain
all former customers and merit new
ones.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Objects to the Dog Story

The Index received in last
Thursdays mail a severe chastise-
meut from a Reverend gentleman
who lives in Ogden, Utah, on ac-
count of publishing communica-
tion from "a Lady Shopper,
few weeks ago, concerning tall
dogs. However, we feel no re-
morse of conscience. Our friend
in the Mormon state looks at it
from low plane while we look at
1t from strictly high and sanitary
plane which is always uppermost
with us.
We concede to our Utah critic
the right to season his vegetables
as he desires but we have our
own idea about it, which conforms
very closely to the idea contained
in LADY Shoppers" article.
We still think that when a news
paper becomes too modest to take
stand against unsanitary abuses
and uncleanliness it is time to close
up shop,
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Adjudged Insane

Mrs. Margaret Wilson, sister of
Mrs. Taber. was adjudged insane
last Thursday on the application
of Miss Eva Taber. Probate Judge
Garrison appointed DR.. Coleman
examining physician and Drs.
Donovan and Gilbert, physicians
commission. The patients de-
rangement has been of long stand
ing. She has been treated in an
asylum before and, considering her
advanced age, her recovery is i'm.
probable.
She was taken to the asylum al
Topeka by Mrs. Taber and daugh-
ter on Monday.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Off to Lansing

Sheriff ]. D. Mathews and Depu.
ty Sheriff Charley Moffett depart
ed with Prisoners John A. White
and Harry Timmis last Wednes.
day, the former having been SEN
fenced to term of from one to
seven years in the state penitenti-
ary, and the latter to an inde6-
mite term in the reform school.
On the morning of his depart.
ure Mr.. White stated to county
officer that he had forgiven all but
three person, but those three have
his everlasting displeasure. The
ill-fated trio, "one of whom we
are which," have our sympathy.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01

School" was discussed by Mrs. Es-
sic Lindley Scott, class of 1901.
Her toast was to the point and
merited the applause received.
The fourth course-ice cream,
cake and mints-was then served,
and after the tables were cleared
the Toastmaster called on Mrs. c..
|. Long, who was one of the dis
tlnguished guests and she respond
ed with very interesting, cheer
full eXtemporaneous address-one
that was helpful to the Alumni as
we'll as enjoyable. Miss Elizabeth
Fitzgerald. class of 1906, spoke on
the subject, "The Prof's. Favorite. ="
She handled it in an able man.
ner. "Schoolday Franks" was Miss
Frances Axline's (class of 1o1o)
toast. She recounted in a humor-
Gus and interesting manner the
ludicrous things that happen in
the high school and she won the
admiration of all in her splendid
speech. Mrs. Nella Tincher, class
of 1894, was assigned the toast,
Things Worth While" Mrs:
Tincher has long enjoyed repu-
tation as one Of our city's best
speakers and on this occasion she
even excelled herself. 1t has never
been our pleasure TO hear a more
beautiful speech at a banquet ta-
BILE, and we cannot conceive how
it could have been improved upon.
Prof. D. w. Majors toast, "The
Future Alumni" was the last on
the program. His remarks were
very entertaining and he closed by
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Coombes-Duncan

Albert L. Coombes and Eliza
beth Duncan were married at the
Prebyterian manse in this city by
Rev. w. T. VanHorn on Wednes
day, May IS, 1910.
The groom resides on A. D.
Shaw's farm about one mile south
of this city and is a young man OF
industry and exceptionally good
habits.
The bride is a daughter of A. l.
Duncan and wife who reside three
miles south of this city, was born
and brought up in Barber county
and is one of our most estimable
young ladies.
The Index takes a special delight
in extending congratulations tc
this worthy couple.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
LAST COMMENCEMENT ECHOES
Class Reception and Alumni Ban
quet Tuesday and Wednes-
day Of Last Week.

The commencement festivities OF
1910, of the Barber County High
School closed with the Alumni
Banquet in the school building on
Wednesday night of last week,
May 25th.
The class reception was held on
Tuesday night. The rooms of the
high school were decorated in the
class colors and an assortment oi
beautiful pennants, representing
many high schools and colleges
throughout the United States. The
literary exercises were held in
room No. II and the refreshments
consisting of orange ice and cake.
were served in No. 9.
Miss Pearl Clymer of the Normal
Department had charge Of the ex-
,-Iei-es. Misses Ruth Major and
Bernice Williams rendered a piano
duett which was very much appre-
ciated. Don Lindley sang a bari
tone solo and responded to encore,
both of which were highly enjoy ed
by the audience. Miss Annie Bel
gave an excellent reading which
was one of the best ever heard by
a Medicine Lodge audience. Mr.
Harrison, father of Mrs. Major, re.
cited "Tobias Green's Flying Ma.
chine" which was witty and
humorous. Although we'll along in
years, he is an excellent reader and
never fails to capture his audience
Miss Lila Powers then played a
piano solo, after which the refresh
ments were served.
After the intermission Master
Martin Hall, who is about ter
years old, sang two solos and they
were superb. He has a remarka
ble talent and the audience wa
surprised at his excellence. Voca
solos were rendered by Misses Gay
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01

Holmes and Alma Palmer, Misses
Alice Martin and Pearl Clymer
gave readings and the closing num-
Der was singing by the Male
Ouartette composed of Messrs.
Frank Knight, Wright Terry, Per-
cy Knight and Harry Terry.
Every number on the program
was "encored' and the exercises
were enjoyed to an exceeding de-
gree.
THE ALUMNI BANQUET
The Second Annual Banquet oi
the Alumni Association was held
Wednesday night. The members
and guests were led to the banquet
table by President Carrie C.. Shaw
class Of 1890. Rev. w. T. Van
Horn offered prayer, after which
the president delivered an address
of welcome which could not have
been surpassed in excellence. Sam.
uel Griffin responded on behalf oi
the guests, expressing great ap,
probation felt at being honoret
with the opportunity to be enter.
tained by the Alumni. Mr.Grffin i:
a postmaster in the art Of "toasting'
and his speech on this occasion wa:
fully up to the standard and wa:
received with applause by the ban
queters.
The first course was then served
It consisted of tomato with may
onnaise and waters.
The president then introduced
the Toastmaster, U. c. Herr, who
made a few remarks which h,
deemed suitable to the occasion
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01

reciting several verses of excellent
poetry, "The Medicine Lodge
Alumni" composed by himself.
The meeting was then commit
ted into the hands of the president
who announced that election of
officers was in order before ad-
journment. They were elected for
the ensuing year, as follows:
President-Nella Fincher.
Vice Pres.-Blanche Johnson.
Recording Sec.-Frances Axline.
Cor. Sec.-Bertram Burton.
Treasurer-Dr. l.. L. Osborn.
The Presbyterian ladies are en-.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-01
Lost to Waynoka

Last Wednesdays and Thurs.
days ball games resulted in a com
plete defeat for the home team
Waynoka took both games, the
first in score of to 5 and the
second in a score of 7 to 2. The
Waynoka team is composed of ex-
cellent players but some of them
are very close to the ruffian class.
On one occasion, at least, a Way
noka player made special effort to
Spike" Medicine Lodge baseman
and throughout both games a few
OF the visitors persisted in trying
to cripple the home men.
At Alva, before coming here,
the Waynoka boys left the dia.
mond in the fifth inning to engage
in a rough and tumble fight but
we do not know which side was
in the wrong.
In the Wednesdays game our
boys went to pieces in the fourth
inning when Waynoka led with s.
The home team whipped up in the
eighth but the visitors had such a
lead that they could not be over
come.
Score by innings:
Waynoka OOO510a1O-o
Medicine Lodge. ge............e 90 ooo014 0--S
Batteries-Waynoka, Ecard and
Johnson; Medicine Lodge, Axline
and Davis. Three base hits, Axline.
Two base hits, Ecard, Fair, Davis.
Base on balls, off Ecard 3, off AK.
line S. Struck out, by Ecard 7,
by Axline 10.
THURSDAYS GAME
At one stage this game might
have been won by the home team
had they coached their base run.
ners. The visitors took lead in
the first inning with 3 and the
home team, while doing good
batting, could not get around the
diamond. Our boys were equal
to the visitors in muscular work
but they were short on head work
Batteries-Waynoka, Moler and
Johnson; Medicine Lodge, Fair ane
Davis. The lineup: