The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-20

History" Many interesting personal
incidents were brought to US in this
way-happenings Of our ancestors who
lived near where
The breaking waves dashed high
On stern and rock-bound coast"
and OF others who were pioneers in
this middle west.
I Our December meeting was in spe,
cial celebration of "Forefathers' day."
with DIR. F. G. Beardsley as the ora
tor Washington's birthday was OBJ
served by delectable luncheon, with
covers laid for thirty-two persons Re-
sponses to the toasts were on the
topics Of peace and Patriotism"
"Washington's Foreign Policy" MAR.
tina Washington" Colonial Women
and Women of Today" and a Sym
ilton of Ft. Madison spoke at one of
our meetings on the subject of "Citi.
zenship."
We have raised during the year
about 100000 responding to the ap-
peal for the Red Cross work abroad
with $500. Twenty pledges were
made to the "penny-a-day fund"
Celebration Of Flag Day.
On Flag day." June IA, the Sons
of the American Revolution, with
their wives and the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. with their hus-
bands. were entertained by the chap.
ter regent and her husband, formerly
chaplain and president Of the Iowa so.
ciety s. A. r.. in their home, which
was decorated with many star span.
gled banners. The Iowa flag law. and
others, were discussed, historically
and as to their provisions. This sub
ject was Of particular interest because
of the prominent part taken by mem
Der of Keokuk chapter in securing the
Iowa legislation. Growing out of this
discussion. there have appeared sew
eral articles in "The Old Continen-
tall" the organ of the state society s.
A. r., giving other details of the part
taken by the two organizations in con-
nection with the work Of getting this
law passed in Iowa.
A committee, composed of the state
vice-regent, Mrs Susie Smyth Collier,
Mrs. Winona f. Reeves and Miss Anne
B. Davis, has secured from the secre.
tary Of the. navy memorial tablet
made from the bronze work of the U.
S. battleship Maine" which was sunk
Ill aha ldI " . are plSdScu "
have this interesting relic. the place
Of deposit for which is not yet deter.
mined 1t will probably be placed IN
the beautiful park overlooking the
Father of Waters" near the monu.
ment Carrying the bronze statue Of
Chief Keokuk, the gift Of the Keokuk
chapter, and the bronze tablet mark.
ing the beginning of the pioneer
trail" the gift of the state society D.
+, A. R., which were unveiled and dedi.
Gated in connection with the meeting
Of the state society two years ago.
Respectfully submitted.
MINNIE A. B. NEWCOMB.
Regent Keokuk Chapter.
Reports and Election.
Reports from the various commit
tees were given this morning. The
liquidation and penny day plan was
reported on by Mrs. Wilsc- Patriotic
education committee of - Aich Mrs.
Austin is chairman and Mrs. Win
ona Evans Reeves of Keokuk. sub
chairman, reported on the work DONE
Mrs. Theophilus reported on the
matter Of the preservation Of historic
spots, and Mrs. Lou B. Prentis for the
protection OF the flag, and D. A. r.
insignia. Real daughters and grand
daughters were reported on by the
committee Of which Mrs. Center Is
chairman.
This afternoon is to come the cleo
ton Of officers. It Is quite an open
secret that there is some real cam
paigning being carried on for this
event.
Some D. A. r. Notes.
Among the delegates from Abigail
Adams chapter at Des Moines is Mrr.
Avielehe. who formerly lived in Keo-
kuk ..-..-
Mrs. Paul Pechstein Of Keokuk who
is member Of the Onawa Iowa,
chapter, Onawa being her home be-
fore her marriage, is attending the
conference, being delegate from
that chapter.
There are sixty-three chapters Of
the D. A. r. in the state, and all but
four will be represented at this con-
ference; more chapters than in Cor
necticut, the home Of revolutionary
families.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will serve luncheon in the
basement of the church Wednesday
and Thursday noon for the conven-
fence OF the delegates and the mem.
bers Of the D. A. r.
Souvenir postal cards, bearing the
picture of Black Hawk tablet at Black
Hawk springs. Grape park, are on sale
at the church door.
One Of the most important matters
of the state conference to be taken up
at this session will be the revision OF
the standing rules. The delegates
come instructed on the question.
! Daniel Boone chapter, D. A. R., has
the honor Of having one OF its mem
bers, Mrs. Luella Crooks, appointed
state charity officer. The appointment
has Just been made by the president
general of the national society, Mrs.
I 11rilliax Cr1nrninee Story