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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
CUTTING SCRAPE
NEAR SHOW GROUNDS
Bird Franks Claims He Was Assault
ed by Two PeopIe-Has Sew
eraI Wounds.

Bird Franks was brought to the po-
lice station about midnight last night,
showing evidence of having gotten the
worst of an argument where a knife
was concerned. 1t was necessary to
call q doctor to attend Franks wounds.
The affair happened near the carnival
grounds, It is said. Frankslclaiming
boy named Horning and one named
Hammell were his assailants. This
was the second cutting affray Of the
carnival.
second cutting affray of the carnival.
The city Jail was the refuge for
bunch of intoxicated persons last
night, who were picked up too shaky
on their pins to navigate, and who
we're locked up to recuperate..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
FORT MADISON MAN i, |
81 HOME FROM EUROPE
Fred Eiethen Had Strenuous Time,
Especially When He Talked !.
German In Paris.

Fred Biethen of Fort Madison, a
nephew of Coroner Fred Korschgen
of this city, arrived home Friday from
Europe Mr.. Biethen told a Keokuk
man who talked with him yesterday
at Fort Madison that he lost all Of
his luggage and that at one stage Of
TIE game he came near to being
mobbed.
This was in Paris, and Mr.. Biethan
went to the railroad station to inquire
for his luggage. He was having a
hard time to make himself understood
spoke German.
This started things and for few
moments Mr. Riethen was in danger
Of being mobbed, he safe
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has been and continues to be re-
markedly interesting woman. She
was always great reader and e5ell
informed on general and current
topics. She was able to. discuss
political topics with earnestness and
intelligence, and even men, well
versed in politics and had an interest
in it's discussion, have found when
engaged in an argument with her thai
they had found foeman or woman
worthy Of their steel. and In a major
ity Of cases, we're worsted in the lon>
test. She possesses an unerring mem
DRY and even to this day that faculty
is remarkably clear. She has one
son at home with her and she keeps
house in a neat and tidy manner,
does her own cooking and thinks she
is able to do her own washing, but
ia persuaded out Of that notion. She
is a woman of strong personality,
kind-hearted and motherly among
children; loves the association Of
friends and acquaintances. On the
wall at the home hangs portrait of
herself when fifty years of age and
shows her in the matured strength
pronounced individuality and attrac-
tiveness. It shows the striking face
of lady Of superior intelligence, Gull
ture and charm. The lines indicating
age had not been deeply traced by
time and shows her natural vigor of
mind and body and the intelligence
and comliness of her features. Those
who knew her thirtyfive or few
years ago can detect some change
in her and she says she mar
vels at the change but cannot realize
it. Even now she likes to talk about
and dwell upon the past and present
events, national affairs. men and
measures and discuss the phases OF
the bloody foreign war now in prog
ress and she talks of them with the
intelligence, culture and up-to-date
information that is interesting. and
at the same time surprising.
Age cannot wither her. nor Gus
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
MRS. AMANDA EATON'S
87TH ANNIVERSARY
Was Quietly Celebrated Yesterday
Came to Iowa When Little
Girl.

Yesterday Mrs. Amanda Eaton wild
ow Of the late Orson Eaton, who was
one of the prominent and enterpris-
ing citizens of the early days Of Keo-
kuk, quietly enjoyed the eighty-sev-
enth anniversary of her birth. She
passed the day at her home at No.
Alp North Ninth street, in tender re-
view. no doubt, Of the rosary Of her
years as incidents and scenes passed
before her in reverie, like panoramic
pictures scattered along a wondrous
journey
while systems change, and suns re-
tire. and worlds slumber and wake
Times ceaseless march proceeds"
But how gentle has been times
touch upon this aged woman, who to-
day retains a remarkable strength Of
mind and body, regardless Of the
number Of beads representing the
years Of her eventful life.
Mrs. Eaton Is a native of Ohio, OF
Kentucky or Virginia ancestry, and
when she was a bright, active little
girl, her parents came west to Iowa,
in the old fashioned mode Of travel
when there were no railroads, and
crossed the Mississippi river on a
ferry boat, propelled by power pro-
duced by the tread Of two oxen, at
Flint Hills, which is now Burlington,
where there were only few houses.
They continued on to Mt. Pleasant,
and there they found only few rude
habitations.
Later they came to Keokuk and
took up their residence in log house
near where the Hotel Keokuk now
stands, an old log church occupying
the ground where the hotel stands.
and probably was the only home Of
worship located within the bounds Of
Keokuk, and was the center of the
populated settlement Of white people
in the town. There were no houses
remembered on Main street, and she
thinks the town had not reached that
far at that time. She remembers
that James F. Daugherty, still an old
resident, was a small boy resident,
and Creel family, probably the late
Robert Creel, resided also In the near
vicinity. But Keokuk was only a
very small village when she first saw
It,
Born In 1927.
! Mrs. Eaton was born in 1927, and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Manager O. q. Towne Of Industrial
Association, Interested in Pur
chase Of Fire Motor
Truck.
BUSINESS MEN FAVOR
Industrial Association Will Take
Matter up With City Council
In Two Weeks, Says
ToWne.

Local business men are taking an
interest in the purchase of motor
fire truck, now being contemplated
by the members of the city council.
Manager o. B. Towne OF the Indus
trial association is strongly in favor
of making this improvement to the
equipment Of the local fire depart.
ment and said so Saturday in an in
terview with representative OF The
Gate City.
Before leaving on vacation OF
couple Of weeks Mr.. Towne stated
that as soon as he returns he intends
to take the matter up officially with
the city council in an effort to have
the improvement made at once. Mr..
Towne, with other local business men
is anxious to see this city receive bet
ter fire protection.
The expense of an automobile truck
to the tax payers Of the city would be
Insignificant, said Mr.. Towne. The
cost of motor truck would amount
to about $500. The taxable property
valuation in Keokuk is $2.723,921. The
cost Of the truck per thousand of
valuation would be SIS. A man own
ing $4,000 in Keokuk property is tax
ed on $500. The tax for the truck on
a home valued at $4,000 would be but
$3.50.
The motor truck has many advan-
tages over the horse drawn apparatus.
Speed in getting to q fire, one Of the
biggest factors In fighting a fire, Is
greatly increased with motor truck.
Water pressure. not always adequate
under the present system, and never
constant, is maintained almost per-
fectly with motor truck that car.
ries pressure engine.
Manager Towne expects to take the
matter up with other officers of the
Industrial association at once on his
return. This body will in turn take
the matter up with the city council,
all Of the members of which are In
favor Of purchasing the truck II
means Of raising the money can be
found. 1t is possible the city coun-
Gil may take some action on the mat
ter before Mr. Towne returns, al
though Commissioner Collins stated
recently that it probably would be
several weeks before decision IN
the matter is reached.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
KEOKUK w G. T. U. IS GO
ATTEND CONVENTION
Twenty-Five Cities in State viii be
Represented at Burlington
Meeting.

w. c. T. U. delegates from twenty
five cities in Iowa will meet at Burl-
ington on August q and %. Miss Ida
Hinman OF this city will read paper
on How we may help make Iowa Sa.
loonless." Her paper will be read on
Thursday, at the first afternoon SEES
sion.
On Friday afternoon reports from
the chairmen of the various depart
ments will be read. Mrs. Hancock Of
this city who has charge Of the litera
ture department will read her report
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Afterwhiie.

AfterWhtle.
"Afterwhile, and we will go
From the sitting city streets,
To the country's cool retreats,
From the riot to the rest
Where hearts beat the placicest.
AfterwhiYe and one intends,
To be gentler to his friends,
To walk with them, in the hush
OF still evenings, DER the plush
Of home-leading fields, and stand
Long at parting, hand in hasd.
Afterwhile, we have in view
A far scene to journey to,
Where the old home is, and where
The old mother waits us there,
Peering as the time grows late
Down the old path to the gate.
How we'll click the latch that locks
In the pinks and hollyhocks,
And leap up the path once more
Where she waits us at the door
How we'll greet the dear Old smile,
And the warm tears-afterwh1le!
james Whitcomb Riley.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Personality and Character.

Yes, there is difference between
personality" and Character" Per-
sonality Is the larger thing, and in
cludes character. BY personality is
meant the mysterious entity going to
make up ones being, or nature. 1t is
equivalent to self-consciousness or In
diyidualized being. Character, on the
other hand, strictly defined, means the
attributes of the individuals the
character" for intelligence. judgment,
moral rectitude and SO forth. In a
word. personality is more metaphysi-
cal. character more ethical.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Mrs. Bells kenslnaton.

Mrs. ]. M. Bell, 1923 Morgan street,
entertained fifteen ladies at ken
sington Friday afternoon from to s
o'clock in honor Of Mrs. Harry Hun
gerford and Mrs. Edward Boesch OF
Burlington, who are her guests. Re-
freshments were served and the after
noon proved a delightful one. Miss
Hungerford of Burlington was an out
Of town guest at the party.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
BETTEa THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does not cure children OF
cause for this trouble. Mrs. M. Suiu-
bedwetting. There is constitutional
mers. Box w, Notre Dame. Ind. viii
send free to any mother her success
full home treatment, with full fnstruc-
tons. Send no money. but write her
today II your children trouble you In
this way. Don't blaLie the child. the
chances are 1t can't help 1t. This
treatment also cures adults and aged
people troubled with urine difficulties
By day OF night
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
PERSONALS

Mrs Oscar Swartz is home after 4
weeks visit at Montrose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Werhle left yes
terday for Mt. Sterling, H., to visit
at their daughters home, DR., and
Mrs. Elmer Browning
w. A. Gilbert and family left last
night for Davenport where they will
visit for a few days. Mr.. Gilbert ex-
poets to accept position with the
Iowa Tract Society at Nevada, Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23

tom stale her infinite variety"
And it is safe to say that all her
friends, and she has many, will join
in the universal sentiment and wish
that she may live long and continue
her strength and sprightliness to en-
joy many coming anniversaries. and
that peace, contentment and happi-
ness may crown the future days Of
her honored life.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
MORMON FLIES IN
SWARMS OVER CITY

Little Yellow Bug was Much In Evil
cence Last Night Wherever
There were Any Lights.
The Mormon flies were the pest of
the hour last night in Keokuk
They crawled down shirt collars
and through lace Jokes with utter
abandon. 1t looked like there must
be million under each light. The
street cars were full OF them and
wherever there were any lights at
all, the Mormon flies were much In
evidence
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
CITY NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Moore are
mourning the loss of little child
aged about two years, who died yes
terday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Seibert of HOG Orleans avenue, an
eight pound. baby girl.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Surprise for Rev. Lllley,

The intermediate Young Peoples
society Of the First Christian church
gave the Rev. R. w. Lilley surprise
on Friday evening by going to his
home at S29 Morgan street. They
presented him with handsome pic
ture as a token of their friendship
and as an expression Of their regret,
in which all Keokuk shares. that he
and his family are soon to become
residents of another city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Trinity Ladies' Meeting.

On Friday afternoon the Ladies So
ciety of the Trinity NJ E. church will
be entertained in the church parlors
by Mrs. Peter Ackerson, Mrs. A. c.
Wustrow and Mrs. Behnken.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
No Missionary Meeting.

There will be no meeting OF the
Woman's Home Missionary society OF
the Trinity church this month. The
next meeting will be on the third
Thursday in September.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Entertain at Dinner,

Mr.. and Mrs B. B. Hobbs entertain
ed at q dinner at the Country club
on Saturday evening. Covers were
laid for twenty-four with number of
out OF town guests.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Christian Ladies Aid.

The Ladies Aid society of the First
Christian church will enjoy picnic
at Rand park on Friday afternoon
from 4 to 7 o'clock,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheppard Back.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Laurence Sheppard are very pleased
that they are again residents Of Keo-
kuk, having moved, from Warsaw last
week. They are for the present at
512 North Fifth street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
In Honor Of Guests.

Mrs. M. v. Riley and Miss Riley en-
tertained at very small dinner on
Saturday evening, the out of town
guests being Mrs. F. c. Johnson OF
Long Beach, Mrs. Guthrie of Hanil-
ton and Mrs. Jackson of Burnside, Ill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Miss Irwin Entertains.

Miss Mary Irwin entertained at din
ner Friday evening at the. Country
club. There were thirty guests pres
ent at the function which was in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank LeBron
of New York.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Family Dinner Party.

Mr.. and Mrs Milton Johnson Will
entertain at family dinner today at
one o'clock with relatives from Ham,
ilton and Keokuk as guests, in honor
of Mr. and Mrs F. c.. Johnson OF
Long Beach.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
70 Entertajn on "Wednesday.

Mrs. J. w. Shaefer and Mrs. Twee-
DIV will entertain company OF
ladies on Wednesday afternoon from
two to five o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Danced at Bluff Park.

- A. company of Keokuk young |ug people
attended the dancing party at Bluff
Park on Friday evening, which was
one of the most enjoyable and largely
attended Of the summer, season.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Mrs. saqe's Guests.

Mrs. William N. Sage has for week
end guests Mrs. F. J. Tuttle and Miss
Flora Palmer of Moberly, Mo. They
were among the out Of town guests at
the Country club on Saturday evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Bridge Next Saturday.

On next Saturday afternoon at
three o'clock the regular fortnightly
bridge party will be given at the Coun-
try club.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
VII, Motor TO Indianapolis.

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore A. Craig
ana Mr.. and Mrs J. ]. Chapman will
leave today for an auto trip OF a
week, visiting indianapolis and Gin
cinnati.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
W. q . U caIIed Meeting.

There will be called meeting or
the w. c. T. U. at the home Of Miss
Sallie Anderson at 3 o'clock on Tues
day afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
st. PauI's Society.

The Young Ladies' society OF st.
Paurs German Evangelical church
will be entertained on Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. John Wirtz
who will be assisted by Mrs. John
Heineman, Mrs. Kapp. Mrs. Scherer
and Miss Anna Seabold.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Maccabees plan Social Hour.

The Lady Maccabees will have
social hour and refreshments, follow
ing the regular business meeting on
Tuesday evening at Hawkes. hall.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Thursday Club Party.

Thursday Club Party.
Mrs. Spring. 1928 Bank street, will
entertain the Thursday club at
party on August q.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23
Miss Ewers Entertains

Miss Margaret Ewers entertained
party Of twelve girls yesterday in
honor of Miss Isabelle Walz Of Bur.
lington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-23

Born IN 16<|.
Mrs. Eaton was born in 1927, and
The Denver star., 1914-04-11
A. M. e. CHURCH,
CHEYENNE, WYO.
Rev. J. w. Warren, Pastor.

Easter Sunday morning at II, Rev
Warren will fill the pulpit, with the
topic, why seek ye the living among
the dead?" Miss Eunice Ashford will
render solo with full chorus, Hail
Prince of Light" Miss s. Kathryn
Thistle will be heard in a beautiful
soprano solo, The Crucifixion." Mrs
j. E. Smith, solo and chorus, "Consid'
er the Lilies" In the evening at 1880
the choir will render the cantata,
Light Out of Darkness" Miss Virgil
Gaskin will preside at the piano In
the cantata Mr.. H. c. Jefferson will
be heard in two beautiful bass solos
Miss Lillian Jefferson, who possesses
an unusual contralto voice, will sing
"Raboni." Miss Lucy Smith. who has
a very sweet voice and always de-
lights her hearers, will take her place
among the altos.
The Denver star., 1914-04-11
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH.
Corner Twenty-fourth and California
Streets. Rev. p. J. Price, Pastor,
3o12 Marion Street.

Sunday School from $50 to II a. m
Special sermon to Sunday School
by Rev. w. N. B. Scott of Raleigh, N
c., II a. m. to 1890 p. m.
Special program (Easter drama)
will be rendered by Sunday School at
2:30. Easter eggs will be given away
to everyone present.
The Sunday School teachers will
spare no pains in decorating for Eas'
ter Come and see.
The B. Y. P. u. will also celebrate
Easter from to s p. m.
The service last Sunday was &C
companied by big audience, big col
lection and the Holy Spirit all day.
A Bible class was organized Mon
day evening with much enthusiasm,
and will meet each Monday evening
at 8 o'clock.
The teachers meeting was we'll at
tended on Tuesday evening.
Miss Carrie Batteice from Colorado
Springs worshipped with us Sunday.
Rev. P. ]. Price is on the sick list
this week. We hope for his speedy
recovery.
We hope to have every member and
friend make a payment on their
pledge to the new church fund, as
Sunday, April 18th, will be the mid
way rally.
Come thou with us and we will do
thee good.
The Denver star., 1914-04-11
NOTES OF THE ZION BAPTIST
CHURCH,
Avenue and ogden ST..
David e. Over, Pastor.
Residence, 1856 Humboldt st.

Last Sunday was indeed great
day for Zion In it the congregation
enjoyed something of the elimination
of the revival through which the
church has just passed. The pastor
preached to a splendid congregation
in the morning on the Doctrine OF
Baptism" after which the rite was ad-
ministered to number of candidates.
In all some forty-odd have been bap-
tized, leaving about twenty yet upon
the list.
At the evening service 65 new mem
bers were fellowshipped into the
church, following which record num-
ber sat down to the table of the Lord.
There are about forty persons yet to
be given the hand of fellowship.
The Sunday school Easter program
will be rendered at the il O'Clock hour
in the auditorium of the church. The
superintendent expects to present one
of the best programs in the history Of
The Denver star., 1914-04-11
SCOTT METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, s03 26TH AVE.

Preaching each Sunday at IL a. m.
and Z p. m.
Sunday school at 1890. G. G. Ross,
Supt.
Junior League at o'clock. Mrs.
Geo. Anderson, Supt.
Epworth League at $3.50 p. m.
Regular mid-week meetings.
Teachers meetings every Tuesday
evening Prayer and class each Wed
nesday evening. All members are re,
quested to come out Strangers and
friends are always welcome.
Rev. Head will conduct some OF the
services at Scott NJ. E. church Sun
day, and the newly assigned pastor,
Rev. d. Smith of Kansas City. Kansas,
will be formally introduced to the con-
gregation Come out and hear him.
Rev S. L. Deas, former pastor OF
Scott NJ. E. church, was assigned to
Muskogee, Okla. Rev. Deas made one
of the best financial records ever
made by any pastor while he was
here. We hope that his new charge
will be a pleasant and prosperous un-
dertaking and that success will crown
all his efforts.
The Denver star., 1914-04-11
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH..
REV. A. e. REYNOLDS. PASTOR.
314s Lafayette. Phone Y 7647.

Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Lesson
THE Journey to Emmaus (Easter les
SOM, Luke 24:13-35.
II a. M, preaching. Subject, "Ihe
Empty Grave of Jesus"
Z D. M, B. Y. P. U. Topic, A Long
Look Ahead Scripture, l. Cor. 15:35-
5S.
p. M, preaching. Subject, Earth
But a Tent; Heaven a Residence"
The largest number in the history
of the church participated in the
Lords Supper last Sunday night. we
were blessed to fellowship quite
number of young men and women
which will prove a great blessing 10
the welfare of the church.
The church organized last week Tor
their annual rally that will take place
June 14th We must raise money
then to take up a note that is now
past due, and we are expecting our
friends to help us.
A chicken dinner will be served by
the Mission Circle Saturday, April
18th, from u IN. to 10 p. m, for Z5c.
Come and take dinner with the ladies'.
Our Sunday School is growing every
Sunday and you that are not attend
ing Sunday School will find a hearty
welcome and a pleasant superlntend-
ent and corps of teachers to greet you
every Sunday morning at 9:45 a. m.
The Denver star., 1914-04-11
CAMPBELL CHURCH FAIR

The annual fair held April /, and
8 was a grand success, netting $135.
The fancy work done by the Young
Ladies' Literary and Art club was
very highly praised for its correctness
and neatness. Francis Tucker won
first prize, beautiful handbag on
fancy needlework. Little Stella Reed,
age IL, was second and was given a
dainty opera bag. Nellie Brown was
third and received piece of fancy
china.
Irene Lane was given beautiful
necklace as first prize for selling 105
tickets. Bessie Marshall was second,
selling As tickets, and was presented
with a gold breast pin.
The Milk Maids Convention" was
much enjoyed by all and the girls
silent drill was the crowning feature
of the evening.
The program for the next following
evenings were equally well enjoyed
and record breaking crowds were
present each night The church
wishes to thank each and every per
son who assisted in making this fair
the success that it was. 1t is a grand
start toward our rally to lift our mort.
gage June 7th