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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-12
Was a Devoted Christian.

Mrs Kilbourne was a devoted
church woman, member of st.
Johns Episcopal church, to which
four generations of the Kilbourne
family have belonged, and in which
the fifth generation has been baq-
tized
David w. Kilbourne. his brother,
who was Mrs. Augusta Kilbourne's
father-in-law, gave a city lot to St.
Johns church, as well as to every
other church organized in KeokulS,
during his lifetime.
Mrs. Kilbourne was member, and
an active member in her earlier
years, of all the women's organiza-
tons of the church, and was presi-
dent for many years OF the aid So
ciety.
A Very Brilliant Woman.
Mrs. Kilbourne was a most inter
esting woman and had an inexhaust-
ible fund OF pioneer history, stories
and anecdotes which she told Irost
delightfully."- with quaint touches CT
humor all her own. She was 4 bril-
liant woman socially and was always
the center of a group OF admirers at
social function.
Mrs. Kilbourne is survived by the
following children: Mrs. Thomas F.
Brady and Mrs. Robert e. Wright,
OF KeoIkuk; Augustus Wells Kill
bourne, of Cleveland. Ohio, and Mrs.
George Hewson, ri washington, D. C..
A sister, Mrs Mary Miller, survives,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-12

in his right forearm this morning,
when he accidentally fell down stairs
at the family home on High street
Lent viii be observed by st.
Pauls Evangelical congregation in a
series of divine services from today
until Easter, and everybody is invited
TO attend. The services will be con-
Quoted in the American lagnuage and
Rev. a. C. Ernst will preach at 1880
o'clock
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-12
WAS A BRILLIANT
kEOKUK WOMAN
Death Of Mrs. Augusta Wells Kill
bourne Removes ono of the
Leading Lights Of Keokuk
Culture and Society.
FAITHFUL TO CHURCH
An Excellent Musician and the Moth
err of the Monday Music Club
Which Was Organised
In Her Home.

Mrs Augusta Wells Kilbourne died
at 8 O'Clock this morning after a
long illness in her old home at 303
High street.
She was eighty-four years old, and
only recently did she show any signs
OF the infirmities of old age
For many years she was social
leader in Keokuk, and was equally
a leader in musical circles and in
the intellectual centers OF the city.
She was one of the brilliant and
highly cultivated women of Iowa
from the early history of the state
until her death, and was one of the
most prominent women who ever
lived In Keokuk.
Mrs. Kilbourne wss devoted to
her friends and they were her great
admirers. always. OF old Knicker-
booker stock, she was always cordial
and very hospitable in her home.
or Old knickerbocker Family.
Augusta Wells Kilbourne was born
in Newburgh, N. Y, January 81, 1885,
the daughter of Albert and Emma
Louisa Hassert Wells.
Her father was head of classical
school in Westminster county, New
York. very scholarly man and a
graduate Of Rutgers college.
Her mother was a 1ineal descend
ant of Minna van VOORHEES,, who
came from Holland and who was the
first settler OF New Brunswick, N. J.
Mrs. Kiibourne as child was
taught by private tutors, and later
went to school at Kingston on the
Hudson and at the Pittsfield Young
Ladies seminary.
In 1854, she was married to George
Erskine Kilbourne in Peekskill and
they came at once to Keokuk, where
Mr.. KiFbourne's father, David w. Kill
bourne, had come, having been sent
west by a New York company to
locate land.
An Historic Home.
In 1867, Mr.. and Mrs. K1lbourne
moved into the house at SOB High
street, which has since been the
family home. and which has for more
than half century been the center
of much OF the social and intellec-
tual life Of Keokuk.
From this house Lieutenant Gen
eral J. M. Schofield took his bride,
Mrs. Kilbourne's daughter, one June
day in 1891. Another daughter be-
came the bride of General Hiram
Barney, collector of the port Of New
York and very prominent in that city
for generation.
Mrs. Kilbourne was well educated
musically, and in her earlier years
was brilliant ptaniste; in her later
life she always felt the lure of the
ivory keyboard and often played for
herself.
1t was in her home that the Mon
day Music club was organized, Of
which Mrs Kilbourne has been af-
feetionately called the club mother.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-12
NOTICE

We are anxious to collect up all un-
paid Pledges by the 18th of March. and
we trust every one who mas received
notices viii call promptly at the Keo-
kuk Electric Cos office, Eighth and
Main streets, and pay their pledges.
If you cannot call, remit by check
UNITED WAR WORK CAM
PAIGN FUND COMMITTEE.
By L. A. IIAMILL,
Treasurer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-12
In the Midst OF War Times.

At the beginning OF the civil war,
there were many young men In Keo-
kuk of fine parts, some of whom
within four years became historical
characters of high rank in the army.
Mrs. Kilbourne always attracted
young men of strong character and
intellectually to her parlors, where
constantly met the younger set Of
the Keokuk of that day.
Some of these young men were of
southern rearing, coming here to
practice their professions and voca-
tons, and a few of them made the
decision, so difficult to their hearts
and heads, as to which army to en-
ter In that parlor. While not iden-
titled In any official way with the
woman's organizations of that civil
war period, Mrs. KiIbourne's intense
patriotism was Of real service to the
union cause.
In her last days, she took deep
interest in the world war and the
exploits of the American soldiers In
helping win it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-12

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
FIN Badly Crippled but
Is Still in Grid Game

Lancaster, Pa, Oct. 20. = The
already badly crippled Franklin and
Marshall football squad, has started
drill for the Haverford game at Hav-
erford on Saturday, with still more
varsity players on the side line. Mark
Leinbach, who was rapidly develop
ing into a dependable backfield man,
suffered a fractured shoulder in the
Dickinson game and will be out for
the season. He joins Dot" Mel
linger and Boyd Newcomb, varsity
backs who were injured earlier in
practice, who are also out for the
season together with Snyder and
McIlvaine, two of the most promis-
ing scrubs. ED" Mellinger. who
had been expected to fill a back
field berth, has been declared in
eligible by the faculty.
Hoster and Andy Truxal are nurs-
ing injuries. from Saturdays game,
but will be in shape to play against
Haverford on Saturday. Truxal has
a pulled ligament, in the hip and
Hoster has severe side injuries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
May Eclipse Colt Record
Held by Famous Domino
BOB MARTIN

New York, Oct. 29..-Had Samuel D.
Riddles great two-year-old colt, Man
o. War, come on the scene next sea-
son instead of this year he might
have won more money than any race
horse since Domino, and possibly
more than any two-year-old in the
history of the American turf. With
the first running of the Maryland
Futurity, worth probably $4,000, and
the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes,
estimated value $4,000, added to the
Futurity, the Hopeful the Grand
Union and United States Hotel Stakes,
as well as several other rich prizes
already established, the possibilities
for a colt of Man O. Wars caliber in
1920 will approximate those OF Dom
mos year. 1898.
OF the nine races won by Domino
seven were worth upward of $4,000
and three ran above 10000. These
were the Futurity, worth $4S,SS5; the
Matron Stakes, at Morris Park, S24,-
$50, and the Great Trial Stakes, $685.
100, at Sheepshead Bay. His other
races were the Great American
Stakes, at Gravesend, s1S,615; the
Produce Stakes. s19,S75. and the Great
Eclipse Stakes, $3.50, at motifs
Park: the Hyde Park Stakes S16,9O0.
at Chicago; the dead beat race with
Dobbins at Sheepshead Bay, $1,25O,
and a purse of SS95 at Gravesend.
1t is significant of the transitory
character of racing in America that
every track on which Domino ran
10 now closed or destroyed, and the
Futurity is the only fixed event won
Inv him that still survives. And yet
racing is perhaps bigger game to-
day than it was in 1893.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
STRONG TEAM TO
PLAY TECH HIGH
Perkiomen Seminary Will Be
Saturday Attraction at
Island

Faculty Director p. l.. Grubb of
Tech this morning closed negotia-
tons with Perkiomen Seminary to
play on the Island Saturday after
noon. Perkiomen Seminary has one
of the best preparatory schools in
the country, ranking with Mercers-
burg and patrons can be sure that it
will be n battle royal. Referee Raby,
who officiated at Mercersburg last
Saturday was connected with Per-
kiomen in the capacity of coach for
a decade prior to this season.
Tech will have to go some in this
game, as Perkiomen has lost but
one game this season, when Lehigh
Reserves won out last Saturday.
Pitt May Practice
Tech may have a workout Friday
with Pitt players. Glenn Warner
and his squad of thirty will be in
Harrisburg on that day enroute to
Bethlehem for a game with Lehigh
University. An invitation has been
extended to Glenn Werner to take
his men to the Island for a workout
If they reach Harrisburg on time,
The Pitt team will be at the Penn
Harris over night.
Yesterday morning Professor
Grubb and "Haps' Frank spoke to
the student body after DIR. Eager
had congratulated the team. Head
master Irvine also sent his con-
gratulations to the Tech principal
on the splendid team Tech has.
' Chief Cheer Leader Keller led in
the cheers and songs for the boys.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
Salvation Army Head
Issues His Report For
Two Months Activities

Ensign Libby, who has been in
charge of the Salvation Army work
in Harrisburg for the last two
months, has issued a report of the
activities during that period. The
report follows: Number of meals
given, A; given transportation. 8;
garments given away, 80; pairs of
shoes, 2S; persons given lodging,
20; families helped, z; persons i'll
families relieved, 80; afforded tenn
porary relief, 43; total value of all
relief given, $107.S7; actual cash
given, $45.27.
Plans are being made now for
the annual Christmas dinner which
will be given again this year. Last
year ESQ persons were given dinner
and 100 children were presented
with toys.
Ensign Libby explained to-day
that in addition to the monthly
amount allowed the Salvation Army
from the funds secured in May dur
ing the Home Service Fund cam
paign, it is necessary to take collec-
tions at his meetings and at street
services. No funds are being So
licited, however, from business
place, he said, and anyone soliciting
money in this manner or from
house-to- house. is an impostor. The
Salvation Army will have kettles on
the street corners in December for
contributions to the Christmas din
ner basket fund.
An appeal is being made by the
Salvation Army for old garments
made of muslin, which is needed for
bandages for patient being cared
for through this organization. Per-
sons desiring to provide this ma
terial should communicate with
officials of the organization.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
SPREAD OF BOXING BRINGS
NUMEROUS NOVEL INCIDENTS;
KNOCKOUTS BIG SURPRISE

promptly gave up the ghost. He was
no more out than the other de-
feated pugilists. He had had enough
and he lay quite quietly until ten
| had sounded, then bounded to his
leet and ran from the ring.
In sharp contrast were the un-
usual circumstances attending the
victory in London of Eugene Criqui
the Frenchman, over Walter Ross
the Englishman, for the premier BAN
tamweight honors of Europe. The
/ final blow was delivered when Ross
did not know the fight was "on''
and when the ring was crowded with
seconds and other enthusiastic spec
| tators.
! Near the close of the fourteenth
round right hook to the jaw sent
! Ross to the mat apparently finished
After few moments seconds from
both corners with spectators clam
| bered into the ring. Ross was car
ried to his corner helpless and the
French contingent began to cele-
brate. Amid the usual confusion at
| tending n knockout, Eugene Corri
! the referee, announced that the gong
had sounded at the count of seven.
! Ross, revived but dazed, joined the
gesticulating Frenchmen and others
| in the center of the ring as Corr!
was trying to clear the ring, all tho
while calling bout on" a familiar
London expression after an inter
ruption. At first no one paid any
attention to him. Criqui finally real.
ized that with the referee calling
bout on" he had a right to fight
so he made his way through the
crowd and planted n solid right OF
! the unsuspecting Ross jaw. There
was no question about Ross bcinl
"out" after that and Criqui was Off.
cially credited with winning tht
championship by a knockout in tine
| fifteenth round
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29

New York, Oct 29.-The spread OF
boxing TO countries which previous
to the war were not familiar with
the ring game has resulted to Il
number of novel incidents viewed
in the lignt of American pugilistIc
traditions. Berlin has been the scene
of belated attempt to develop the
nstic art, and at recent series of
contests the announcer gave a little
harangue in advance, pointing out
that. as Germany wanted to be Oh
even terms in all sports. boxing as
fostered by French, English and
Americans had been introduced.
The first pair of boxers came, re-
spectively, from Berlin and Vienna
and weighed in at 115 and 120 Ger
man pounds, respectively. The Cor
man pound is one-tenth heavier than
the American. 1t was characteris-
tic that no two boxers weighed the
same One was invariably heavier
and had the advantage.
The first victim, after putting up
a fair show for two rounds, ran
afoul of a wild swing of his oppc-
nent, and, so crude was the opponent,
the 'swipe" was with an open glove
and was really nothing more than
n slap in the face. They were eight
ounce gloves too.
Waited For Count
Down went the boxer" who had
done SO well for two rounds lie
took the count of nine. rose, and i'll
Il few seconds went down again,
from a blow that could not have
been more than tap. He seemed
to have lost courage, and though he
was never "out" or anywhere near
1t, he lost all interest in fighting.
and obcdient y perched himself Oh
elbows and knees as the referee
counted him out.
The last bout was very short and
sweet, principally because the far
heavier man was a German who had
lived in San Francisco for n long
time-Hans Breitenstrateter. he cali
ed himself on the program. Hans
showed just a bit of class, and the
knowledge that he had peen in Am er-
lea and presumably knew something
about boxing evidently awed his
eight-pound-lighte opponent.
1t was soon after the opening OF
the second round that Hans hit
Friedrich a tap on the chin, and h
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
FUTURE BOXING SHOWS PROMISE MUCH FOR LOCAL TECH GAME FOR SARD
INDEPENDENTS IN
STIFF PRACTICE
Start Season With st. Eliza
beth Team Saturday Night;
Haggerty in the Lineup

A stiff practice last evening to be
followed by workouts to-day, Will
conclude the preliminary efforts of
the Harrisburg Independents for their
opening contest of the season, to- be
played in the Chestnut street audi
torium Saturday night of this week
with the st. Elizabeth quintet, of
Philadelphia.
There were a number of candidates
out with what is regarded as the reg
ular squad of the local combination,
and the practice last night was live
ly one from start to finish. In the
absence of Haggerty. who is unable
to take part in the workouts showing
to his residence in Philadelphia.
there was a slight switch in the line
up. Kline going in at center.
The squad that will take the floor
or Saturday night as representatives
of the Harrisburg Independent Asso-
citation has not been definitely decided
upon yet. 1t is probable, however,
that Wallower and Kline will be in
the forward positions. Haggerty at
center and Gerdes and Gordon Ford
at guards.
Ike McCOrd "a Regular
Ike McCord is to be a regular
member of the team. but he may not
be able to take part in Saturdays
battle, owing to business engage
ment out of the city. A definite an
nouncement concerning his participa-
ton will be made by Friday, at the
latest. 1t is the present intention
o. the management to work Kline in
the forward position in McCord' 5
place.
Haggerty has evidentlS changed
his mind concerning his intentions of
not playing with the Reading Eastern
League basketball team, for last night
he took part in the opening contest
between the Reading and North Phil
adelphia teams of the Eastern League
played in the Quaker city. Hagger-
ty put up a good game, scoring two
goals from field. and holding the op-
posing center to one two-pointer A
field goal during the last half min
ute of the first half put the Reading
team ahead for that period. The
Reading team won out, % to 81. an
extra period being required to settle
the fray.
Manager Gordon Ford announced
this morning that the change in Hag-
gerty's plans concerning the playing
OF Reading would not interfere with
his contract with the Harrisburg
team, and that he would be on the
job for Saturday nights fray.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
Fans Are Talking About
Joe Barrett's Fight Card
at Olympia A. c. Tomorrow

Present indications point to a
good show at Steelton tomorrow
night. Manager Joe Barrett, of the
OLYMPIA A. c., has arranged a
strong card and fight fans are
manifesting much interest. At this
show there will be several important
announcements made regarding fu-
ture attractions.
The ,windup match tomorrow
night will be between Sammy Schitf,
of this city, and Young Mahoney,
of Baltimore. The latter made many
friends in this section by his ag-
gressive fighting.
Jackie Parkes, of Lancaster, will
meet kid" Richmond in the special
bout of six rounds. Williams is
anxious to show before Barretts
club again, and he has promised to
fight Parkes there, providing
Parkes beats Richmond decisively,
tomorrow night.
Young Lehman, the local wrest-
Ter, who will take a chance at box
ing, will meet Laurence King, of
this city. Red Singer, of Dauphin,
will meet Chester Rowan, from the
West Side, in Steelton; Gordi Car
chadi and Ivory Eshelman, both
from different sections of Steelton,
will meet in the opening bout.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
Will Be Some Battle Is
Word From Mahoney's Boss

Kindly grant me space in your
valuable columns to state my version
of the Mahoney-Schiff match, which
takes place October 80, at Steelton.
Due to an injury received in a
match with Joe Marks. last season,
was-compelled to call it off, now that
they have been rematched 1 want
to correct the impression created
last season, that Mahoney fears Schiff.
He fears no one. If 1 thought lie
did 1 would not handle him. In the
past few months he has met some
of the best boys in the country with
success, and I hereby give warning
to Sammy Schiff that he is in for a
battle of his life, that's all.
Kid Richmand, who meets Jacky
Parks in the semi is fast as creased
lightning, and I assure the fans that
they will see some battle"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
Brother Against Brother in
Penn Cross Country Run

Philadelphia, Oct. 20. = Eddie
Shields will carry the colors of the
University of Pennsylvania and his
brother Larry will wear the Blue and
White of State College in dual
cross-country meet over Cobb's
Creek course this coming Saturday
morning. The Shields brothers are
noted distance runners. While at
Mercersburg Eddie beat Larry in Il
eartbreaking mile run in the fast
time of 4.23 which broke the worlds
interscholastic record. Larry will
probably beat Eddie this coming Sat
urday, however, as the latter has not
yet fully recovered from pneumonia,
which he contract in hydroair-
plane accident off Cape Cod last wln-
Tier.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
NEW PLANS FOR
BOXING SHOWS
Association to Offer Local
Fight Fans Series of
Good Bills

Plans will be completed within the
next few days for a series of boxing
shows and, if successful, will give
local fans something to talk about
all winter. Back of this movement
Is the Harrisburg Boxing Associa-
ton. Officials yesterday gave notice
that this organization is here TO
stay. 1--WE want to help along this
sport" said one official. and make
1t still more popular here.
The plan is to run about two
shows each month on fixed dates as
far as possible. The talent is to In
clude many boys who have reputa-
tion and are considered as title as
pirants. They will come from the
coal regions, east, west, north ana
south. One of the local officials VIII
start to-day on tour of cities to
line up the fighters and all who are
booked will have to show a record.
Chance For Local BOYS
Local BOYS who make good Will
he given every chance to met those
they desire. Printed contracts Will
be used and in the event or can
collation. the local promoters VIII pc
in shape to have good supstltule
on hand at all times. There Will De
ten-round windup, and eight-rounu
semiwindups when arrangements
can be made.
The next show of the local asso-
citation will be on November ~
Contracts have gone out and cards
will be out in a few days telling
about the big program. Jamlsoh
and Droney will be the windup fea,
ture. These fighters as well as an
others signed up will be obliged TO
show condition not later than noon
of the day the fight is to take place.
The association will secure a physl-
clan to make the examination ana
pass upon all fighters.
Another feature under considera-
ton is a new arrangement of seats.
The plan is to provide limited
number of seats at the .ringslde
which will be reserved; sell all but
three rows in the back at dollar
each, and the rear seats at seventy
five cents each. The gallery seats
will be fifty cents each. These plans
will be taken up at the next meet
ing and the public given every in
ducement possible to help along the
boxing sport in Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
Navy Has Remedy to Get
Back One Daylight Hour

Annapolis, Md. Oct. 29.-Powerful
electric lights Thanking the field. five
on each side. and mounted on fifty
foot poles, were employed at the
Naval Academy to offset the loss of
an hour of daylight to football prac-
tice. They were needed by after
noon, as practice did not start until
after five, and there was a scarce
half hour of daylight left. The sys-
tenn was a success and enabled the
Midshipmen to run through signals
and have some kicking formation
practice. The team came through
the Bucknell game Saturday in fair
shape, though Afford and Clark, two
of the most promising backfie'd,
received minor injuries early in the
game.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29

Harry Rote, a prominent Harris
burg athlete, got into uniform at
Lehigh University on Monday and
returned to the varsity eleven. Rote
had his cheekbone fractured and was
operated on recently in u hospital
where the bone was set.
According to a report rom Le-
high University, Rote directed the
varsity team in signal drill for twenty
minutes, but did not figure in any
scrimmage. He appears to be in
shape, however, for play at any time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-29
PROMINENT ATTORNEY HERE

.. c. Bowers, dean of the Frank
lin county bar and prominent as
practitioner for many years in coun-
ty. district and State courts, was in
the city yesterday. Mr.. Bowers is
the father of two sons who have
attained prominence in their call
ings. Perhaps the best known is
Robert Hood Bowers. the New York
musician and composer. Another
son is the Rev. Wayne H. Bowers. a
Reformed church missionary in Bar
celona, Spain.