The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-25

Martin, the prize fisherman of the
delegation. Martin has been the host
at fish dinners while in Keokuk. They
beat Summit Lake fish and then the
variety here Is more attractive. Mar
Quaintance with more fish than any
other man between the Mississippi
and Grand river.
One Eagle was lost at Ottumwa by
the Creston contingent. It is expect
ed the delegation will be able to re-
capture the lost bird enroute home.
How this bird strayed is to be ex-
planned when the capture is made. At
any rate he won't know what q good
time he missed by not coming to Keo-
kuk He may have been under the
impression that the convention was
to be held in Ottumwa, in which
event he is to be forgiven but not for
gotten.
Fred Naeve, grand trustee, Of Kan
sas City, with President Carlin and
John Dundaker, OF Davenport called
this afternoon to thank The Gate
City for the generous and efficient
manner In which the convention was
covered.
Three bands serenaded State Presi-
dent G. q. Ross at the Eagles club at
ter the meeting this afternoon where
he was kept busy receiving congra.u-
lations from his many friends. The
pledge made in the meeting to give
him undivided support during the COM
ing year speaks well for the success
OF the organization in this state.
The prettily decorated pony cart in
which Mrs. John Bregenzer and daugh-
ter rode was one Of the most attrac-
tive features of the parade last even
ing and drew great deal Of applause
from the spectators.
Girls Larson, one of the Des Moines
delegates, was arrested and fined SO
at the meeting this morning. 1t was
necessary to send man 20 wake him
| up and have him report at the meet
| ing. His fine was RENTED on cond1-
| ton that in the future he wait until
1.-THE meeting started II he wanted to
sleep.
The new state president, c. E. Ross,
said after the meeting that he wanted
to extend the most sincere thanks 20
the newspapers OF this city for the
help they have given the convention
while in progress here.
Fred L. Barnett Of Des Moines, head
OF the press committee, recently pre-
!sensed a historical collection of old
photographs, newspapers, books, SOU
venirs, trophies and other curios to
the state historical department OF
Iowa. The collection is very valuable
on account of it's completeness and is
one OF the most priced of any that has
been received by the state department.
While the newspapers have recetv-
ed resolution Of thanks from the con
vention, The Gate City, in turn wishes
to thank the officers of the state organ
ization, and especially Fred L. Barnett
for their assistance in gathering news
of the convention. Mr. Barnett was
the ideal man Of the convention for
the lob Of chairman OF the press com
mittee.
/ Ed. c. Keith, representing Creston
! In an invitation for the 1915 conven
ton, before the meeting this afternoon
withdrew his city as contestant. He
found it expedient to do So Iowa
City appeared to be the logical point
for the 1915 meeting so the Crestor
delegation through Mr.. Keith very
gracefully withdrew.
C. H. McLaury Of Burlington, was
one of the live wires of his delegation
Having a newspaper man in his fam
ily it was natural that he should make
frequent visits to the newspaper OF
fl. and he was an agreeable caller
at The Gate City.
The All Eagles band from Ottumws
which made its last appearance here
today ELECTED more favorable com
ment, The band is composed of crack
err Jack musicians and with Eddie
Blake, their soloist, entertained the
people on Main street again this morn
ing. The band is one of the best thai
was here. and their concerts have
been appreciated by the crowd!
which always gathered whenever the
! Ottumwa All Eagles lined up any
where.
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