The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-21

| Lucy Medders tLeila MclnJyre) the
Kind of girl all men dream about
but rarely meet, happens to become
his nurse. wins him back to health and
incidentally wins him away from
bachelors idea of happiness.
At the Colonial.
See "A Red Cross Martyr" the big
attraction at the Colonial theatre to-
night.
Lieutenant Troyano. young Ital-
ian officer. bids his sweetheart, Marie
Petrini, a fond farewell and then
rushes to war.
] In reading detailed newspaper &C
count of the battle. Marie sees an ap-
peal for Red Cross nurses. Leaving
her luxurious home and arriving at
Tripoli. she takes UP the duties as
signed to her. She is beloved by all
4 who require her services, and as the
italian detachment is passing through
one of the streets in Turkey. bullet
pierces her heart. When news of his
sweetheart's death reaches the ears
of Troyano (who was not aware of her
doings), he almost succumbs to grief.
He battles her face with kisses and
tears.
The commanding general gives In
structions to the army aviator to put
, the aeroplanes into play. Lieut.
Troyano begs for and Is granted per
, mission to manipulate the air craft.
He drops bomb after bomb ard soon
has the city in ruins. Inspired with
the desire to grapple hand in hand
with those who took the life of his
loved one, he descends nearer to
earth. The Turks fire at him and he
falls lifeless to the ground. He and
his sweetheart are buried side by
side with military honors.
: Full of action, battle scenes, sensa-
! tional situations. Only three shows
you want to get in.
Coming Friday, Feb. 90. "The Eter-
c nal Mother a great Biograph picture
= and Pathe's Weekly, two big features
Rlq Scenic Production.
Il he lJlIl I'll MY 0nlSh oP
= pears at the Grand next Friday even
. ling, will be the biggest scenic produc
. ton to appear in Keokuk this season
= 1t requires two cars to accommodate
the scenery. This play has appeared
twice in Peoria and the Star says il
( is a pure, sweet, wholesome atmos
/ phere, its charming love story, delight
Q made such a success that a return O
n the company was begged for. keokul
4 theatre goers wifi regret 1t IL the.
st miss this performance. Plenty o
seats for SALE
- Orpheun1.
Feature pictures this evening at TIL
Orpheum. Don't miss them. "Shure
. lock Jones' the Detective "Memorie
y of '49 or Across the Rockies an,
70 .tThe Man From the Foothills" max
up a bill at the Orpheum for tonigh
that will please you. Be sure and &c
Three shows.
1T Patriotic Meeting for Saturday Night
in In recognition of Lincoln's birthday
al February 18th and Washingtons birth
lie day on Feb. end, the Young Men
IL Christian Association will hold
r. patriotic meeting in their auditorium
Is on Saturday, February 25th, at 8 /
Or m. The meeting will be open to th
- public and both men and women ar
!" cordially invited, especially member
lg of the Grand Army of the Republi
10 and Daughters of the American Reyt
De luton.
70 The first part of the program wi
" include musical and literary number
lie furnished by Keokuk talent in keepin
&C. with the occasion.
III, The address of the evening will b
y. given by Attorney Edward W. M
he Manus of the law firm of Craig & NJ
a Manus. Attorney McManus is one {
Keokuk's most promising sons in h
chosen profession, and thus early
II life he has won the title, THE Silvt
Tongued Orator" of keokuk, Lie
County and the state. His service
are sought for public addresses fro
every point in the state. Keokuk pc
pie should show their appreciation /
giving him large audience on Satu
day night, the Goth.
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