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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
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Mrs. George Barnett has returned
to her home in Chicago after visit
with her sister, Mrs. Mary Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs G. E. Noske and
guests, Frank Modine and wife of ST.
Charles, ILL.,, left Monday to spend a
few weeks at Bluff Park where Mr..
Noske has recently erected a cottage.
Stanton Knott returned Monday to
Richmond, Ind. where he has en-
ployment. Mr.. Knott was called to
this place Wednesday by the death Of
his brother Orville who has been ill
in the hospital at Mt Pleasant for
about three years The funeral serv.
ices were conducted by Rev J. E. Ball
OF Minneapolis, MINI, who was for
merly pastor OF the Congregational
church at this place.
Miss Ada Patrick Of Des Moines
who has been visiting her father, re.
turned home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Behrens, OF
Abilene, Texas, are visiting the lat
ter's parents Frank Townsend and
wife.
Burrel and Ernest Richardson are
guests OF relatives at Moulton.
Mrs. Kate Perry and daughter, Miss
Lolita Perry are visiting friends al
Colfax; from there Miss Perry viii
go to Fl Dodge to resume his position
as art supervisor in the schools o.
that city.
Mrs: Laura Rabb and daughter
Edith hane gone to Denver, Colo. rc
make their future home.
Chapter o, P. B. o. held its frs
meeting, since vacation on Monday ev
ening. at the home OF Mrs. Eva Coul
ter. The president, Mrs. Estells
Knott sent charming letter of greet
ing. The committee for the evening
composed of Mesdames Minnie West
colt and Nettie Franks and Misses
Laura Kessler and Goldie Corns hat
arranged miscellaneous program
which was enthusiastically received
Mrs. Grace Townsend Behrens of Alb
iilene, Texas was an out of towr
| guest.
Miss Elsie King Of Chicago was {
guest recently of Mrs. c. L. Paisley
Neal Carver and family of Cham
paign, ILL.,, and Herman Carver of Kan
sas City, are visiting their mother
Mrs. E. A. Carver.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
BRYAN SEES
SOME ENCOURAGEMENT
Result Of Vermont Election Makes
Him Feel That Life Is Worth
liYi1o.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
LINCOLN, Nebr, Sept. 4.-The re-
suits of the election in Vermont, anu
the adoption of the progressive
amendments to the constitution in
Ohio, were pleasing to William j.
Bryan. The Vermont returns, ne
said, are encouraging to democrats,
Speaking of the Ohio election, Mr.
Bryan said
THE amendment with which felt
the deepest interest was the initiative
and referendum, and am gratified to
learn that this has been adopted
With this provision added o4the con.
stitution, the people can at leisure
amend their constitution to suit
themselves, adding what needs to be
added and taking out anything they
do not like. r.
THE Vermont election returns are
encouraging to democrats. They in
dicate an increase in the democratic
vote and very hopeful division in
the republican vote
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
Mystery is Explained.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
FON DU LAC, Wis, Sept. 4.--The
mystery of the body taken from an
automobile and left with an undertake
er in this city, was cleared today
when Mrs w S. Adams, of Spokane,
Wash, returned to make arrange
ments for the funeral of her mother,
Mrs. John R. Holman. An automo-
bile pulled up in front of an under
takers here Sunday night and body
was carried into the establishment
by chauffeur who said he would re-
turn as soon as he could drive the re
naming members of his party home.
When he did not return the next day.
the authorities We're notified. Mrs.
Adams today said she was taking her
mother TO Greenwood from the Moor
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04

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music, new film service. Hereafter
nothing but the latest and best pic
lures will be shown with all the pop
ular songs and best music. Today's
program In Swift Waters" very
clever comedy in which Florence
Lawrence and Owen Moore, former
Lubin stars appear at their best.
Her First Choice a new western.
"a Bison The Unknown Bride.
See Marion Leonard, the greatest OF
all motion picture actresses, in this
pretty drama Miss Belville, your ia
vorite song artist, in pleasing popular
songs at every performance at the
Orpheum. Visit this popular play
house tonight and see this extra
ordinary motion picture bill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
A Venerable and Prominent Former
Resident of keokuk, Departed
This Life Yester-
day.
EIGHTY FOUR YEARS OLD
Remains to Arrive Here Tomorrow
Morning and the Funeral Held
at St. Johns Episcopal
Church.

The announcement was received to-
day of the death Of one of Keokuk's
former residents at her home at
Omaha, Nebr., yesterday. Nothing
very definite has come as to the cause
Of her death, except that she had a
fall August l, from which she never
recovered. Other complications may
have contributed to her death
Mrs. Broadfield will be. kindly re-
membered by the older residents of
Keokuk among whom she lived so
long. She was the widow of the late
William Broadfield, who died here a
number of years ago, and the mother
of VIM. q. Broadfield, who learned the
printers trade in The Gate City office
and afterwards published weekly
paper here, located on the west side
of North Fifth street, between Main
and Blondeau. About twenty-five
years ago they left Keokuk, and after
leaving here William A printed pa
per at Glenwood up to two years age
and then went to Shenandoah, Iowa
where he is now publishing paper.
At the time of her death Mrs
Broadfield resided at Omaha and she
was eighty-four years old the 22d Of
May. She was consistent ant
faithful worker in the Episcopa
church and continued her activitie.
after leaving here. She was al
amiable and lovable woman, a devot
ed wife and a careful and doting mo
ther. In whatever locality she lived
her splendid womanly qualities AMI
christian earnestness we're noticeable
and admired.
She is survived by two sons ant
/ two daughters, William e. Broadfield
Frank H. Broadfield, Miss Anna B
Broadfield and Mrs Reynolds, VIII
was Miss Lizzie Broadf1eld She
also survived by three grandchildren
children of William E. Broadfeld
The remains will arrive in Keokul
on the southhound K line train a
1850 o'clock tomorrow morning, th
funeral services to be held at i
o'clock a. M at St Johns Episcopa
Ichurch, Rev DR.. Sage officiating. TIL
burial will follow in the family 10
at Oakland cemetery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
At the Hippodrome.

Tonight Is the last chance to see
the bill that has pleased Keokuk
audiences for the past three days at
the Hippodrome Big crowds have
greeted the performers each day and
their appreciation has been shown by
the hearty applause that has been
given each act. The entire bill will
be changed at tomorrow's matinee.
The feature act will be the oceans
only actors, consisting of group OF
trained seals and sea lions, present
ed by Captain Treat The act Is,
without doubt, the greatest animal
act in the world and constitutes an
extraordinary feature far local thea
TRIGGERS Georgia Fitzgerald, come
dienne, is possessed of a winning per
sonality and, as performers say
among themselves, gets her stuff
over" in manner pleasing in the
extreme. The Three Juggling Ban
mans, "Marvels of Notion, are an
other trio whose work in the large
vaudeville houses has won them man,
rounds of applause. They are play
ing special summer engagement fol
! the Western Vaudeville Managers AS
! ISOLATION and the local management
is fortunate in securing them. Aside
from these features, Blanche Belle
/ vile in songs and c. K. Slade in {
xylophone solo will be prominent
I atest motion nictures will corl1plett
the bill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
in the Burlington Hawk-Eye as fol.

in the Burlington Hawk-Eye as fol-
lows:
Desk Sergeant and Mrs. Ransom
went to Keokuk few days ago to
note the progress of the work on the
big dam and with enterprises con-
nected herewith. He observed that
here and there people, whom he did
not recall bowed to him in friendly
yet deferential manner OF course he
replied in kind, and did not ask for
particulars, taking 1t for granted that
it might be people, whom he had
known long ago and whose memories
were better than his. But, when at
the depot he was accosted by very
prosperous looking gentleman, who
seemed quite friendly, it dawned up
on the sergeant that the fellow, who
looked like him must be around ana
must be quite wealthy. The stranger
I inquired: My dear sir, as result OF
your inspection, do you find things
satisfactory here?'' Entirely quoth
the sergeant. And your company has
invested large amounts here, and is
! going to make farther large invest
mentsr And the sergeant looked as
II he meant every word when he said
slowly and impressiyely: Things ap.
pear quite favorable, but shall have
to consult my partners as to the Eek.
tent of further investments" And
thereupon the stranger bowed and
the stranger bowed and the sergeant
made a courtly bow, and they moved
off in different directions. And Mrs
Ransom who had been consulting hel
watch, declared that the sergeant had
been millionaire for less than TWEEN
ty seconds. which was not long
enough to spoil him.
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ARGYLE.

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Miss Minnie Metz who has been
visiting Bruce Metz and family left
for Chicago sunday afternoon accom-
panied as far as FIT. Madison by her
brother Bruce and nephew Albert
Metz.
The Ladies Aid society met at Mrs,
Paul Roglan's August 90.
Mrs. Diehl of Chicago and family
are guest of b. Metz and family.
Quite a few of Argyle's citizens at
tended Donnellson, Lee county fair.
Mrs. Richardson departed for her
home at Fl Madison after visiting
her daughter Mrs. p Raglan.
The weather is quite warm the past
week. A good rain would certainly
be appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Metz and two
children accompanied by Miss Minnie
Metz attended the golden wedding
anniversary of Mrs. Metz's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Hinson of Revere
Mo. The anniversary was a quiet
affair being the request of Mrs. Hin
son the children to be her only
guests. Those of the children being
present were as follows: Mrs. B
Metz and family of Argyle, Iowa;
Mrs. o. M. Johnson and family Of
Pennington, Iowa: DR.. Hinson and
family of Revere, Mo-; Mrs. Daisy
Salz OF Plymouth, H. A fine dinner
was served. The table was beauti
fully decorated At 8 o'clock ice cream
was served. Each child presented
five dollar gold piece. Congratula
lions are extended to the worthy
couple.
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The Result in California.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4.--yirtual.
ly complete returns today from the
primaries held yesterday show that
the progressives swept the state
They have carried a majority OF the
legislative districts, thus giving con.
troll of the organization to the Roose-
welt faction. In the congressional
contest the Taft faction has possibly
split even, the districts being about
evenly divided between Taft and pro.
gressive candidates.
The result of the election makes 1t
certain that the names Of the Roose
welt electors will go on the regular
presidential ticket.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
eIoaraph Feature at the Grand To.


night.
"A Pueblo Legend a two reel
Biograph production, was made in
the old Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico,
where the incidents of the story were
supposed to have occurred
The costume plates, shields, weap-
ons, and accessories We're loaned by
the museum of antiques at Albu-
querque. The opening scene occurs
on fest day in early times before
the coming of the Spanish 10 their
country During the spring dance OF
the green boughs, the Sun Priest tolls
the story of the turquoise stone thai
fell from the sky centuries before and
was EMBEDDED in the earth the rccov-
cry of which would mean light, hap
Fp,ness and prosperity 20 the people
o! Isleta. The Great Brother, the
exempler of the tribe, Is chosen as
the enc most worthy to be sent on
the holy mission.
The dangers and hardships which he
endures during his long quest go to
make a most beautiful portrayal of
early Inaian symbolism.
You can't afford to miss Biograph
with the Pathe's weekly. It's fea-
ture program for true tonight and
should be seen by everyone
The presenting of this Biograph
feature does not take the place of our
regular Friday feature. The Adopted
Child, a two reel special release by
the Pathe company will be presented
Friday.
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NINETEENTH IOWA.
TO HOLD REUNION
Meeting in keasauqua on September
II and IL With an interest
ing Program.
[Snecial to The Gate City

Especial to The Gate City.]
KEOSAUQUA, Sept. 4.-The Nine.
teenth Iowa Infantry Volunteers will
hold their annual reunion. at Keosar-
qua Wednesday and Thursday Sept
II and IL. 1912.
All of the ex-soldiers and residents
of Van Buren, and adjoining counties
are cordially invited to attend.
Program.
September II. Reception of com
rades coming by train, by the drum
corps and ex-soldiers. The afternoon
will be spent in greeting all old sol
diers and visitors and arranging for
the evening camp fire.
Music by the drum corps.
Meeting called to order by the
president, E. H Thomas of Otumwa
Prayer by Rev. j w. Cheesney.
Music by the elee club.
Address of welcome, R. R. McBeth
Response by president of the asso
citation
Music by the glee club.
Address by Gen. j. B. Leake of Chi
cago, ILL.,
Music by drum corps.
Music by the Glee Club.
Five minutes talk by the ex-soldiers
and others, interspersed with music.
PRAYER and adjournment for the day
Sept IL will be given to suggestion,
of business of this regimental assocla
ton and election of officers for the
year 1913.
1 E. H. THOMAS. Pres.
Ottumwa, Ia
]. M. LYTLE, Sec'y.
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Bath sanitarium at Kenosha. Mrs.
Holman died shortly after leaving
Theresa. and Mrs. Adams rode to this
city six miles beside the body.
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION.

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION.
Notice is hereby given that the
Fairview Realty Company has adopted
and filed articles of incorporation I'M
der the laws of the state of Iowa re-
lating to corporations for pecuniary
profit as follows. The name Of the
corporation is Fairview Realty Com
pany and its principal place of bust
ness Keokuk, Lee county, Iowa. The
general nature of the business to be
transacted by the company will be
the buying, selling and mortgaging OF
Ireal estate. the construction. leasing
and renting of buildings and such
other business as the board of direc-
tors may from time to time determine
upon The amount of authorized cap
ital stock is 100000 and shall be
fully paid for when issued. The
company shall commence business
July 90, 1912, the date of the certif-
cate of incorporation issued by the
secretary of state and shall continue
for twenty years thereafter unless
sooner dissolved as provided by law.
Tho affairs OF the corporation shall
be conducted by a board of directors
consisting of four stock holders These
directors shall be elected by the stock
holders at the annual meeting of the
corporation, which is to be held on the
first Monday of January in each year.
Until the annual meeting in January,
1918, the board of directors shall he
lie. A. Weber. Charles ]. Kirch, Bird.
well E. Sutlive and A. e. Matless. The
highest amount of Indebtedness to
which the company shall at any time
subject itself shall not exceed two
thirds of its capital stock actually
subscribed for and paid in. Private
property of the stock holders is to be
exempt from corporate debts.
FAIRvIEW REALTY COMPANY,
BY c. j. KIRCH,
It's President
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
COLLEGE STORIES
BY MR.. WILSON
President Arthur's Son Was Nlcknam-
ed precious" During His
School Days.

SEA GRIT, Sept. 4.-Governor Will
son today planned to go to New York
this afternoon where he was schedul-
ed to meet a group Of foreign language
newspapermen and to attend the dol.
lar dinner Of the worSingmen's Wilson
and Marshall club tonight.
Asked how long he would maintain
his summer capital at the Little
White House," the governor said that
he would return to his Princeton
home about October 1. He said tina,
he proposed to retain Princeton as his
home city, no matter how the election
turned out. Talking of old Nassau
reminded the governor of enc of the
Iimpromptu stories with which he likes
to illustrate his philosophy OF life and
politics.
"a fond mother once brought he
boy to Princeton he said, and in
sisted on turning him over to DR.. Pat
ton, my predecessor. 4 want you tt
have personal care of my son. sh,
said All right he replied. I'll TAX,
| him in my personal care and I'll guar
antee satisfaction or return tn,
goods In other words he meant tn,
boy would make good or be flunked.
And that put Governor Wilson ii
mind of the time that President Ar
thur left his son at Princeton. The
president told the faculty that he was
| leaving with them his most preciou.
possession" The governor said the
phrase leaked out among the students
and the youth forever after was
known as precious Arthur"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
Resolution No. $50.

Whereas, the City Engineer Of the
City of Keokuk has presented for the
consideration of the City Council, the
plats and schedules prepared by. him
and showing the pro rata assessments
on the lots and parcels of land abut-
ting upon or adjacent to the following
described improvement, to-wit: Con
crete alleys through blocks 160, 173
and 101, original city of Keokuk; also
brick pavement on Blondeau street,
from Firth to Sixth streets, and
Whereas, the City Council, having
viewed safd lots and parcels of land
as set out In said plats and schedules
and subject to assessment for the
above described improvement, and
having examined the plats and SEIZED
ules aforesaid, and considered the
same, duly finds that said special
taxes and assessments, as shown in
said plats and schedules are not in
excess Of the special benefits confer
red upon said lots and parcels OF land
by said improvement, and are not in
excess of twenty-five per cent of the
actual value of said lots and parcels
of land, as shown by the last preced-
ing assessment roll, therefore,
Be it Resolved, BY the City Council
of the City of Keokuk:
That said plats and schedules, as
presented by the city engineer, be,
and the same are hereby approx
ed that the City Clerk be, and he is
hereby, directed to file said plats and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
WAS MILLIONAIRE
FOR TWENTY SECONDS
Burlington Officer, on Visit to keo
kuk, Enjoyed Being Mistaken
For Some One Else.

A Burlington police officer on a
recent visit to this city enjoyed the
distinction of having been mistaken
for man of means while in Keokuk
and greatly enjoyed the incident. His
experience in Keokuk is chronicled
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
she Locked Him In.

CHICAGO, Sept 4.-When Miss
Mary Turner. went to ner room and
found burglar there she shut the
door and locked It, holding the prison
er until the police arrived.
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pie in the county over 80 years OF

pie in the county over 80 years OF
age.
The latter part of the afternoon
was taken up with music, including
fiddlers' contest, with the prizes
going to w. Davis. Mr.. Miller of Den
yer, and Samuel Mosely, respectively.
Prizes Awarded.
The prizes were awarded as fol-
lows:
+ For the oldest man born in the
county and living here since Harri-
son Knox, of Warsaw.
For Oldest woman born in county
and residing here since Mrs. Dick
Smith.
The oldest settler-Th Lin
coin.
The oldeet settler on grounds
Mrs. Smith.
The oldest person. E. Williams
aged SO. of Carthage.
Oldest married couple MFR. and
Mrs. Samuel Yetter.
Oldest person born in county
Mrs. Dick Smith, aged 81.
Oldest bachelor Dan White, aged
"A.
Oldest maid-Miss Mary Wilson
aged "a.
| Officers Elected.
The meeting was the largest tina
was ever held in this county and Al
the close the officers for the coming
year were elected as follows: Fostel
Walker, Of Pontoosuc. president; M
P. Berry, of Carthage, secretary
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04

For a mild. easy action OF the bow
els, single dose OF Doan's Regulets
is enough. Treatment cures habitual
constipation 25 cents a box. Ask
your druggist for them
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF ARTI.
Giles OF INCORPORATION,

Notice is hereby given, that the Ak
erson-Ringstrom Company has re-
newed its articles of incorporation for
period of twenty 600 years from
May 23rd, 1912.
The capital stock of said corpora
ton is $4,000 all Of wsrcn Is paid up,
and it's principal place I'll business Is
Keokuk, Iowa.
The general nature of the business
to be transacted by this corporation
is to manufacture, sell and deal in,
household furniture. bank, office and
house fixtures and all articles made
of wood, of all kinds and nature.
This corporation may sue or be
sued in it's corporate name and may
own, sell or transfer all kinds of prop
erty.
The affairs of this corporation shall
be conducted by board of three or
more directors, as may be provided by
the bylaws, who are to be elected at
/ the annual meetings. and the directors
may elect from their number. a presi-
dent, vice president, secretary and
/ treasurer
/ The highest amount OF Indebtedness
of this corporation shall not exceed
two thirds of the capital stock paid In.
The private property of the stock
holders shall not De liable for corpor-
ate debts.
P. AKERSON,
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INTERRUPTED Weddino.

NEW YORK, Sept 4.-The Rev. Up
john. pastor of the Little Church
Around the Corner" refused to we'd a,
couple. when in the middle of the
ceremony. he found the bride was I'M
baptised.
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.
Notice is hereby given that on this
thirty-irst day OF August, 1912, the
City Council passed the following res
olution, to-wit:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
Resolution No. 1853.

Resolution NO. 1913.
BE 1T RESOLVED, by the City
Council of the City OF Keokuk, Iowa:
That it is necessary and advisable
to make the following improvements
to-wit:
Pave with concrete the alley
through Chatham Square.
And that the cost of the same be
assessed and levied as a special tax
upon the real property abutting upon
the alleys, or adjacent to the streets
in which said Improvements are
made, in proportion to the special
benefits conferred upon said property
by said improvements and not in ex
cess thereof.
And that this resolution will be
considered for passage at meeting
of the City Council to be held on the
Gath day of September, 1912, at which
time objections may be made to the
passage of this resolution and to the
making of said contemplated improve
ments.
Roll call:
E'der-Aye.
Gray-Aye.
Hickey-Aye.
]. F. ELDER,
Mayor.
Attest: o. w. sANDBERc, Cit,
Clerk.
Dated this srd day of September
1912.
O. w. sANDBERG, City Clerk.
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.
Notice is hereby given that on this
3rd day of September, 1912, the City
Council of the City of Keokuk, passed
the following resolution:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-04
At the Orphcum.

The Orpheum announces that it has
passed into new management new