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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27
A CONFEDERATE
VETERAN KILLED
David Holder of Surry Another
Victim of the Automobile

Especial to News and Observer
Mount Airy, \. c., June 24.-o1
Thursday the horse being driven by
Mr.. David Holder. an old Confederat.
veteran, took fright at an automobile
standing on the roadside some three
or our miles west OF this city and
ran away. throwing Mr.. Holder out
Of the wagon, his head striking a rock
breaking his skull. Doctors We're at
once summoned and everything done
for the wounded man that physicians
could do to save his life. but all .
no avail, death coming to his relief at
3 O'Clock yesterday morning. The al-
tomobile belonged to DIR. w. {. Ale
bane, q physician OF this city. AMI
the doctor nae left the machine -
visit a patient near by when the acct
dent occurred. The automobile Ws5
not moving at the time the horse
hitcEed to the one-horse wagon passed
by. No one could regret the accident
more perhaps than the doctor But
accidents will happen often when least
expected, and this was one Of those
times. Why the animal should hI.'
been 50 frightened is not easily eK-
planned. unless it was because il had
been driven but little to the city
since automobiles came about
The deceased, Mr.. David Holder.
was one of Surry's most highly respect
ed citizens and his family have the
sympathy Of hundreds OF ~neighbors
and friends. He fought through the
Civil War and made a good Sr'iler
and was a man Of high standing IN ht
ne~iShbOrhOod.
Mrs. Bette Lineback. an aged iadH
of this city. passed away yesterGtF -
the home OF her son. Mr. Henry Line
back.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27
PORCH ELECTED pRESIuI<l
OF the Mississippi Valley. soutbrr
z American n Orient >~tcan.hn,
(OlnDany
(By the ASSOCIATED Press

Is the Associated Press
New Orleans. la. June -s---.t
board of directors of the Miss,
Valley. southern American and or
Steamship Company-"Pan-Amar..
Mail Llne-met in New Orleans -.-
day and elected James w. Porta OF
this city, president.
Within the next few weeks the rs,u
pany Will charter three steamers f,-
service between Brazil and New or
leans. and later Expects to establish
regular service between this cit& ana
Argentine ports. Sidney STOREY AZ
New Orleans. the first yIce-presldeut
who is now III New York. was adst~.j
to sail for Brazil and Argentine .g
the first In To direct the COM
pany'S interests at that end of the l.a.-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27
VICTIM
OFAUTOMOBuE
This Time It's a Lineman at Ashe.
vile. -Machine Going
too Fast

Especial to News and O~bserver.)
ASheville, June 24-Lon Harper, a
lineman in the employ of the Ashe-
Vile Electric Company, vas run over
by an automobile near the passenger
station late yesterday afternoon, and
seriously injured. Just how the &C
cident occurred Is not made plain ex-
cep that the machine was going at a
rapid rate of speed and Harper vas
unable to get out Of the way. Harper
recently suffered a broken leg and had
just started to work again when the
accident yesterday sent him back to
his bed.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27

mantled appearance All A.,
workmen have been taking daNa H.
stands. the drapings of the mast
the police barriers across the So
These. il Is recognized. constitg..
one great mistake OF the ~repar#r.
were so suggestive OF dam
crowds that a large proportion III
population kept away from tn
tacles and patronized excursions ..
the country.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27
MIR. SAMUEL NJ. HOLTON DEAD,
Prominent Member Of the Durham Bar
Passes 81 Today.
Especial to News a

especial TO News and observer
Durham. June 23-Mr. Samuel NJ. Hol-
ton, a we'll known member of the Durham
bar, passed away at ten O'Clock tonight.
Although he had been failing for some
time, his death was rather unex pected. He
was 81 years old and a native of Guilford
county. having come here some seventeen
years ago. He was q son of Rev. Quentin
Holton, 4 we'll krOWn Methodist Protest
ant minister. and is survived by a wife
and six children.
Mr.. Holton was one OF the Republican
leaders IN Durham county and was a
brother Of District Attorney A. +. Holton
and Mr.. Rufus B. Hoiton, of Yadkin
county.
The funeral will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon at five o'clock.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27
EulOSies on Senator Daniel.

Washington. \. O.. jun 2@.-Eula-
gies on the life Of the late Senator
Daniel of Virginia.. will be delivered
in the House of Representative to-
morrow. The speakers will include
the entire Virginia delegation, Speak
er Clark and Representatives Canuon.
Brantley, Humphreys. of Mississippi.
Richardson. Henry, Olmsted. Mccall.
Small. Dalzell and Payne.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27
a Straw Vote In Moore.
(Carthage Or. EXpreN.

Your correspondent was in a group
of gentlemen a few days ago com
posed Of a drug clark. a farmer l
Ia wyer an editor, a printer and q FHrai
carrier. The senatorial sentiment OF
this crowd was split up as follows
The drug clerk did o like any Of th@
candidates but had an idea
would win. the farmer was for Az
cock. the lawyer for lark. the EDITOR
for Kitchin while the printer ana me
rural carrier were for simmons.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27
NEW COTTON BLOOMS.
W. r.. Robertson Next, Also One from
CoIored Farmer.

The News and Observer is in receipt pr
additional first cotton blooms Of the SEA
SON One of these received yesterday conn,
from Mr. w. e. Robertson. of Hoffman
The seed was planted April I'D and
exactly two months later tune - this
bloom was plucked. That's growing som"
aud a fine crop is sure TO come into Mr.
RobertSonsS hands.
Another beautiful and large bloom is
from Joe Surles tcolored farmer. OF clay
ton. The black man who has energy aul
brains enough to stick to his farm i The
one who is making his Jack these days.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27

The North Carolina State Fair is to
be- A Leader in the Very HigheSt
Classes Of Attractions is the Posi-
ton Taken BY Its Secretary Who
Writes Interestingly in The Bill
board" Concerning Amusements at
the Fair.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27
Big Steamship Combine Organizing
(By the Associated Press.o

New Orleans, La. June PA
steamship combine rivaling that of
the United Fruit Company, in the
banana trade of Contra America. is
to be organized in New York on July
Il. according to announcement made
here today. The Atlantic Fruit Com
pany. which now operates a large
fleet of fruit steamers between Cen
trai American ports and the United
States is to be merged with ten Gu
ban companies. representing a com.
biz{ed specialization of $4,000. 900.
Jose d. GiOrgio, president Of the At
lantic Fruit Company, it is said, will
be elected president Of the new cor
pOration.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27

in life's battle firm doth stand
Shall bear hopes tender blossoms
Into the silent land,
j. G.. Won Sails.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27

Two souls with but a sin gle thought,
" hearts that beat "a one.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16
Table of 500 Toys

Steam engines, mechanical toys, trains
with track, flying machines. banks,
target guns, dishes, toy pianos, ami
mails, Teddy bears, magic lanterns,
arBs, trunks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16

Jointed wood animals, Ideal target
guns, Teddy bears, fireman, police
and soldier outfits, doll beds, doll
dishes. mechanical toys, trunks, fly
ing machines, horns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16
Umbrellas

Other handsome Styles up to
$500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16

splendid assortment of Kimonos suitable for
the gift Is shown, of the Japanese silks and
rich figured satins- in handsome floral and
oriental designs. $3.50 to S35.OO
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
JUST WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN
LOOKING FOR.

a Stomach and Liver Pill that viii
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The City Drug Store. members Amert
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There is no soap like Meritol Medi
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

there are not sufficient conveniences
in the gymnasium for this sport.
There doesn't seem to be, man in
school who can ship the shot more
than thirty feet, while the process of
hammer throwing is not known 1t
is apparent that the days OF Alder
man and Weis, which everyone was
counting would come along about 1911,
are to be days of the never-to-be.
The outlook here when kellogg
made his first cali for candidates yes
terday was something more than
gloomy. and it is evident to all that
Iowa is in for season of defeats
along track lines
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
BOWLERS TO LEAVE
AMATEUR RANKS
Members Of the keokuk Bowling As
ISOLATION Have Violated Rules,
Il is Said.


keokuk bowlers who are registered
in the A. l.. N. A. will lose their
anatur standing. according to Harry
E. Radcliffe, Iowa counsel for the or
ganization. Some time ago Mr.. Rat
cliffe took the matter up with George
]. Fisher of New York City. and re-
ceived a letter in return that states
very clearly that the athletes have
violated the rules ard should be
suspended. In his letter DR.. Fischer
says:
In reference to bowling may !
say emphatieally that all men who
bowl for money are professional and
ineligible TO register until reinstated.
They cannot apply for registration
for two years and then the chances
are they will not be reinstated. They
Were warned and deserve to suffer.
we have come to that period in
the history of athletics in keokuk
| where things have to be dealt with
in very strict manner and / hope
/ therefore, you will enforce the rules
without fear or favor. I agree fully
with your opinion in this respect and
We VIII back YOU up from this end.
II would advise that YOU Immediately
suspend all the men who have par
| ticipated for money.
/ Amy man who participates in q
! contest where money is the prize
even though he does not win should
I be suspended for competing with q
professional We would have to con
slider carefully the question of what
attitude to take against the man who
returned the money he had won. Sc
much depends on conditions. The
rule is to refuse such return and con
time the man as professional
signed statement such as you mentor
would not be accepted. 1t is onl.
ayerting the situation. An amateur
athelete must keep clear of any sem
4 hiance of professionalism.
/ The action will affect about half {
dozen registered men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
TRACK PROSPECTS
POOR IN IOWA
Coach Kellogg Does Not Believe Hawk,
Eye School Will Have Much This
Spring.

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 10
Our track prospects are miserably
poor declared Coach Nelson A. Kel-
logg OF Iowa, in speaking of the first
spring workout yesterday, "and / as
sure you that isn't any bear story. I"
If the band OF the few faithful ones can
develop any strength whatever it
will be due only TO something a little
short of miracle and the coach isn't
looking for this something to happen
Very soon
As to material at hand. it don't take
long TO glance it over, Arlo Wilson,
captain, is the only sure point winner
left from the veterans CO one year ago.
/ Arlo's got a bunch of form on his
hands. but the predominating difficulty
is that he hasn't got the speed Iowa 5
star hurdler couldn't do a hundred in
much less than 1905, according to
track critics in this neck of the woods,
and If he wants to get into class for
/ the spring events he will have to get
| down TO about two-fifths seconds fast.
err time.
As TO long distance runners. kei.
logg has drawn forth an enthusiastic
bunch Of euhryos:: none OF them, how
/ ever, give promise OF world beating
/ aggregation. although they are going
TO make that one of Iowa's strongest
/ departments this season Smith re-
mains in this game and is looked to
! as star above all others. Alongside
I OF him come the veterans Reed, Jams
I Steinberg, Mount, Baer and Yarkow
kellogg is going to try and get Pep
Latham out, il possible. and although
he has grown TOO much In the avoir
dupois order for the half, ne might
be able, in Kellogg's estimation. tc
take hold of the quarter in good shape
When II comes to the jumps the old
reliable of two years ago. tame
former Captain Eugstrom. will be tbs
/ first one noticed. He wasn't much
good last year, but Kellogg kinda
thinks years rest may permit con
tinued development in him Wilson
viii enter the high jump and reall!
ought 10 do something worth while
Hartupee IS left Of the bunch of pols
vaulters OF several years back bu
has not been out for practice yet. a:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
Proof of viii.
of Iowa. Lee County. IS,

State of Iowa, Lee County. SIS.
In District Court
To All Whom il May Concern:
Samuel Wheeler. Agnes Lyons and
Sarah j. Horsey:
Notice is Hereby Given, That on
the 10th day of March. A. D. 1911, a
petition was fled with the Clerk of
the District Court of Lee county. Iowa
pertaining to the lost VIII and Tes-
lament of Adelaide Wheeler, late OF
Lee county. in the state OF Iowa. de
ceased: and that proof of The genu-
ineness of said instrument and es-
tablishing same will he heard in the
District Court of said county az Keo-
kuk on the sth day of April. A. D.
1911, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock a. m,
OF said day, being the 2ith day OF the
March Term. 1911 of said court. when
all persons Interested in said VIII are
required TO be present and make their
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
Work Of We'll Bowler Was Only Note
worthy Performance of Either
Contest, Which Were
Both Tame.

In the bowling matches last night
on the down town alleys Wells won
two games from the DreSels and the
Grand Leader cigar rollers captured
two out of three from the jewellers.
Watson and Hamill in the LeBron-
Grand Leader match and Hitler In the
WeilDrexel go were the best per-
formers. Hitler opened poorly, but
got a 229 game at the end. Following
are the scores:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

II you have trouble in getting rid of
your cold you may know that you are
not treating it properly There is no
reason why cold should hang on for
weeks and it will not If you take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For
sale by all dealers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
3. P. O. ELKs

Keokuk Lodge. No. 106-Meets first
and third Thursday nights at Elks
ball, Gibbons opera house block. Sixth
and Main streets. Club rooms open
daily. Visiting brethren cordially in.
yited. James Cameron, ST.. E. R.;
William Reimbold. Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

A Cold, laerippe. Then Pneumonia.
Is too often the fatal sequence.
Foley's Honey and Tar expels the
cold, checks the lagrippe. and pre-
vents pneumonia II is prompt and
reliable cough medicine that contains
no narcotics It is safe for your chill
dren as yourself Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

When you have rheumatism in your
foot or instep apply Chamberlain's
Liniment and you will get quick re-
lief, It costs but quarter. Why
suffer? For sale by all dealers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

For either acute or chronic kidney
disorders, for annoying and painful
urinary irregularities take Foley Kid.
ney Pills. An honest and effective
medicine for kidney and BLADDER dis
orders. Wilkinson G Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES.
Keokuk Aerie, No. 6s3-Meets first
and third Wednesday of each month al
Eagles hall, corner Eighth anu Main.
Visiting brothers cordially invited.
Frank Moeller. ". President, c A.
Noakes, secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
SEVERED, Tanning, Williams and the
Rest of Them Threaten to
Make Good in the Ma
jor Leagues.
SEVERED LOOKS GOOD
Former ottumwa Catcher is Picked
as Third Catcher for Gin
cinnati Reds-What the
Report Says.

From all reports emanating from
the training camps of the big smokes
there are few Central Association
stars who are destined TO supplant
some of the time-honored veterans in
major league ranks during the coming
season. Never in the history of the
compact little circuit have recruits
sent from it been given such royal
treatment at the hands of the big
managers and they are being heard
from in press, dispatches sent from
the sunny cline.
Early triumph has come to Henry
SEVERED, star catcher OF the league
last season. SEVERED is slated for
third backstop on the Cincinnati club
and has been showing up we'll during
the spring training. He has done
heavy work already for the Reds reg
ular, and is touted as one OF the sea
sons finds. SEVERED was with OF
tumwa last season and was the heav-
lest hitting receiver in the league.
Two other players are doing well
Louis Browns. Tanning. from Gales.
burg, is going to be given chance
In one of the big practice games
He has received several good press
notices already. Williams. the out
fielder secured from Monmouth. is al
SO cutting it up some as member oil
the Browns, and there is a possibi,i
/ ty that he may land a permanent
berth in the outfeld.
Williams. the former Keokuk play
er who gained his early knowledge
of the pastime on the lots of Car
I thage, is showing off that wonderful
/ whip in spring training with the Bos
/ ton Americans. Alva wac given
nice press notice not long ago by &c
/ less an author than Tim Murname
Williams was with Bufafo last year
He was picked up by critics as beins
one OF the four hardest throwers the
game has ever produced.
+ Red" Corridor is no longer bar
boy and has come across with hi.
/ signature 10 a Pittsburg contract. H,
will Join the Pirates next week.
Pittsburs is training at Birming
ham, Ala. and Miller, the first base
man, is being given a chance TO work
out with Clarke's men. Miller is III.
property of birmingham but becaus
of the fact that both clubs are Of
the same ground, he Is being give
an opportunity of displaying his skill
with major league club.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. March 1o.-In
general appearance and actions of
play on the field, Hugh Miller. the
elongated youngster, who is playing
third base for the Yanigans, strongly
reminds the older Quaker PLAYERS OF
Frank Isbell. the former initial sack
er OF the Chicago White Sox. when
they won the worlds champions
Miller fields the bag ike a veteran.
He has had little opportunity to show
his ability At the bar, hut his talent
in this respect will be made known
later.
Miller PLAYED his first professional
baseball last year with the Keonuk
club Of the Central Association. the
same league in which Lehr, the prom.
ising young infelder. played. He
made a splendid record. Not only did
he bat at a .237 rate. field at a .ess
clip. hat, in addition. led the league
in number of stolen bases, With sixty.
four to his credit.
He has shown plenty of speed in
covering ground and on the bases
here He fields ground ball cleverly
and takes all kinds of throws with
ease and grace Miller is not vet q
years old. is 6 feet / Y inches tail and
weighs It's pounds His home is il
ST. Louis, where he first played base
ball IS an amateur on the AIanua
Training School team.
Miller will be obliged to contenC
with T.ndeTus for the honor of substi
tute first baseman- Despite the fac
that Luderus showed promise AT III,
bar and in the field with the PhiIlie.
last year. Miller is confident Of hi,
ability to compare favorabiy With hi.
rival in the race for the position.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
DEVERo HIGH IN
JOY CUP CONTEST
Frs. Leg of 1911 Championship Was
Held Last Night in Y. Nj. c. A.
Gymnasium.

Devero, the high school athlete,
lead the nine athletes entered in the
first JOY Cup Contest which was held
at the Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium last ev-
ening. The first four were close. only
fourteen points separating them. The
standing OF the leaders follows;
Deyero ..---.......-.. ~
Stricken .............,....
Fulton .................. .,.......sl 10
Bowlby ....s........ 40G
The other athletes who participa-
ed were Meister, Elder, Walker, Jen-
kins and Hodge.
1 The events last night were the
lcalesthenics. high bar, low bar, parai-
lels and horse. Two exercises were
/ set on each piece of apparatus by
Physical Director linn and each con-
testant then performed an individual.
i The judges were Claude Erdman, Ar
mott weess and c. H. Dickey.
/ If form displayed last night is TO be
taken as en- evidence of what will
prevail during the next two contests
one. Devero and Bowlby are expected
TO come on strong in the athletic
events which will be held in two
weeks. while all four of the leaders
are heavy in acquatics. OF the other
FIVE contestants Hodge is expected TO
show up well in the athletics and
aquatics.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
ORDER OF OWLS.

Regular meeting of the order OF
Owls the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month at their hall in the Schlitz
building, corner Third and johnson
streets, third floor, Visiting Owls are
cordially invited F. NJ. Bailinger.
worthy president; Ed W. Kiser. secre
tary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

Tony Vanderbilt. of Bartlesviile.
Okla. who will play with Muscatine
this season, is said to be one Of the
best players in the Western Associa-
ton. Last year he lead the league in
catching and batted at 800 clip.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

MODERN woonMEN OF AMERICA
Gibbons Hall
Keokuk Camp,No. 622-Meets every
Wednesday evening at 1880 p. m. Our
latch string is gu, to neighbors. c. B.
Lake. v. c.: ]. A. Pollard. Clerk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10
K. OF p.

KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF sECUR.
ITY, KEOKUK COUNCIL. No. 1899.
Meets the first and third Monday OF
each month, at A o. U. w hall at
IS O'Clock. c., " Rowe. president;
Ernest Best. Financier: Mayme c.
Schenk Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

Press comment around the Three-l
circuit is divided as to the ultimate
complexion of that circuit for the COM
ing season. OF course, there are a
number of spite fences being con.
structed. and these include circuits of
almost every conceivable alignment.
Naturally. the columns OF the papers
in the four cities in the northern wing
of the circuit have things doped all
Waterloo's way The cities in the
southern half are devoting their time
and attention to the favorable pros
poets of getting rid of that trouble
maker, Waterloo. From newspaper
standpoint, the quarrel is going to end
both ways.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-10

One month from today the keokuk
recruits will report for spring train
ing. The date set by Manager Belt is
Monday. April 10. While the veteran
has thirty-two ball players signed il
is not likely he will report them all.