The daily Gate City. [volume], April 07, 1909, Image 8

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Prices that
compel big
patronag'
As exceptional sale of Coats
10 Per Cent.
off every gar
ment-
All sizes—all colors—all grades
100
New Suits
Bovght for this week's special
sale—10 per cent off. Best
shape retaining suits made at
$12.50. Others at $15, $18, $20,
$22, $25, $28, $30, $33, $40 and
all at 10 per cent discount.
Low prices on the richest of
ONE PIECE DRESSES. Mulls,
Taffetas, Messalines, Foulards,
etc., etc., $11.50 upwards.
Petticoat
Dept.
Always crowded. The kind
that guarantee wear. 10 per
cent off. (All colors.)
Unparalleled Pricing on
Easter Waists
You can't beat our models
showing EVERY THING
shown in the largest cities only
ss» in more limited quantities.
500 Skirts
on special Easter Sale this
week. Everybody knows the
Lowitz Skirt.
AMUSEMENTS
Dodge's Theatre
To-Night
THE
Cameraphone
In Singing and Talking Pictures
TOIISKr* PROGRAM
"AWAKENING OF THE TOYS
Or the "Night Before Christmas."
THE CALENDAR OF LOVE
S9jnv9jd
Admission, 10 C-nts.
25
IRON BEDS
For Quick Sale
Our quitting business sale
prices on iron beds range
from
$1.25 to $8.00
Uught to all go this week.
Sprigs and Mattresses way
down. Don't forget side
board bargains.
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UNION
CITY NEWS.
—P. Wolfe, horses&eeing. 1G S. 10th.
—I se Tti" Gate City when you want
to rent a house or se one
''Awakening of the
Tovs."
—The funeral of Clem H. Bone .was
conducted at the family -!'5 nre yes-
terday afternoon at 3 o"'
Venerable.
**«r
.IRS*,
Nathan S. Lowitz
Ladies' Toggery Shop
Buy
r.
i.v Rev.
ous display of crisp
for boys of every a ere in
models and styles.
CITY NEWS.
—Hear Rev. Tralle's lecture Friday
night at Baptist church.
—The semi annual meeting of the
Trinity Young Men's club will be held
tomorrow evening at the home of Rev.
struck Mrs. Kid Carter in the mouti
hereby
from No.
!and
acted. Off and Sterne were even In numbers. I
PAINT
given that the
government pest lights on the Missis
sippi river from Xauvoo to Burlington
will be lighted for the first time this
season on the night of April 15. The
government post lights on the river
246 'below
l^eifer landing
down to and including No. 298 (above
Turner Islar.ai wHI le lighted for the
first time
:n:s
April 10."
season on the night of
A etiUon was? filed this morning
accoiii.te ofc the city be' kept separate
and instinct and requests that all'.city
officialg receiving money separate it
and so'"deposit it. His petition warns
the council that it shall not appropri
ate any money in excess of the legally
authorized revenue. He str-tes that he
jjas notified the city treasurer not to
honor any warrant in excess of funds
has also notified the State Central
Savings bank not to loan money to Cie
city in excess of its revenue for the
fiEcal
year.
THE DAILY GATE CEPY
Your boy should
be made ready for the Easter
parade.
Here is a marvel­
spring apparel
naUthe
te newest
Russian and Norfolk suits for little
fellows up to 6, $2.50 to $5UX).
Knicker suits for boys 7 t» 17, $3.00
to $8^0.
Snappy,
and fabrics and greater variety than
yon would see if all the other stores
town were combined in one.
Youths' long troussr suits, sizes IS
to 20 years, $10 to $25 swagger
models and patterns.
ton anj
wiih the city clerk by \\. B. Collins Moineta by that city. In rags and tat
rtaring that the law provides, that, all ters. the mother carrying a six months
0j^
Send the children down to Dodge's the Second ward claims the ionor of light plant with other Improvements, may develop. \Mlklnson & Co.
theatre tomorrow af emoon to see electing Charles Off mayor of the for all of which plans and scpecifica-} ih
mayor
city. It
minute before 7 o'clock, the hour
which the polls o#e, this Second
ward voter and
-his
two sons arrived
at the Second ward poll to cast their
—The "Rooters" club m--et Sat- voi s, for the democratic tiiAet. He
urday evening in tie sn ^r:rT court est urates that himself and three sons
room. Every member and those who were tie last to vote, and that previous
expect to join sho-ild be present and to time they had dropped their be let in one contract.
take part in the bsness to be trans-' bal.os into the box the votes cast fori GEORpE A- ^MARSHALL,
at
*t
classy
styles
And beautiful blouses,
shirts, neckwear, caps, hats, etc.—iust
what the boy wants for the budding
reason.
CITY NEWS.
—Smoke Moellei"* silver Ash clear
—See the new bilj at Dodge's the
atre.
J. W. Potter. Officers will be elected, street.
—A horse attached to the Ewers' de- —The Federation of Laymen will!
livery wagon ran away at Sixth and have a meeting Friday evening, it be
Kzchange street this noon and succeed-! ing the regular quarterly meeting of
ed in breaking up the wagon shafts. the organization.
The driver who was in the wagon at —Little improvement was announc-.
the time was not Injured. A part of ed today in the condition of Mrs.
Robert A. Kayser, of the post of-
fl'.e, is ill at his home, 729 Ridge
the harness broke, scaring tie ani- Kendrick, wife of Rev. A. V. Ken-! George F. Jenkins made tho
mal which dashed off down the street' drick. and she Is still very low. principal address Monday evening at
at a great rate of speed. —Send the chUdren down to Dodge's
1 —The March lion, which was not theatre to the special matinee tomor- I graduates of the Drake univsrsitv.
present during March, seems to have! row. Two school children admitted hundred and fifty doctors ana
come out of his lair, for he was howl- on one ticket, five cents for the ticket, students were present at the bauque"
ing around last night in great shape, —TraveUng passenger agents for
There was quite a blow during th^ a number of western lines are in the Keokuk friends have received
night, but it bad a good effect on the city soliciting business for the Elks
sky for it blew the clouds away aiul convention to be held in Los Angeles ouba, that he expected to leave that
when this morning came, it was bright: and to the Seattle exposition. city Monday for Miama, Florida,
and fair. —a marriage license was issued this where he will remain for a few days.
—Lawrence Deo, a native Philippine, morning to James McCarty and Annie His health was fairly eood. althougt
was arrested last eveninng by Officer Violette Scovem, both twenty years of he had not been able to entirely free
Holliday for assault and battery. He
age
p]e
with a bottle at her home. He came' tome.
to America seven years ago from the —Keokuk ought to wake up and
Island of Luzon and claims to have take immediate action to get the com
served in the Twenty-second U. S. in-! mission plan of government. It
fantry during the Philippine resurrec-1 eliminates petty ward politics and
tion, being discharged after five years places the city government in the
of service. He has been in Keokuk, band3 of a few men who will give all
about seven months. their time to city affairs. The way to
—The missionary. Father Pregen-! get it is to act.
—The following from a Cedar Rap
ids paper will be of interest to the
many friends here of Rev. Pratt who
was a former pastor of the Unitarian
church: Rev. W. A. Pratt, who re
cently relinquished the work of the
zer, C. S. R. R., will lecture tonight:
at St. Mary's cjurch. He will also1
answer all the questions that have.
been dropped into the Question Box
since the last Lenten lecture by the
Rev. Dr. G. Giglinger. Father Merke,
C. S. R. R„ WJO has been sick at St.
Joseph's hospital is improving nicely
and will leave the hospital today or
tomorrow. With the exception of the
lecture next Sunday at the 10 o'clock
mass on the "Resurrection of Christ"
tae lecture of this evening will be the
last lecture of the Lenten season.
—The river light will be lighted on
April 15. according to the following no
tice from the inspector of the 15th dis
trict -."Notice is
are to be married at the bride's
Liberal Christian church in this city
will fill the pulpit of the Unitarian
church in Omaha until the summar
vacation, as Rev. Newton Mann, the
pastor, is going away on an extended
leave of absence. Mr. Pratt will fil".
the pulpit of the First Unitarian
church" in Pittsburg on Sunday next
and preach in Omaha April ISth.
—Des -loines News: "I am enjoy
ing life." Stranded in Des Moines
without enough money to get even one
of his eight children or his wife
through to Fonda, their destination,
John Hill contentedly lounged on a
couch at the Volunteer mission this
morning, ruminative!}- gazed at the
csiling and deelaird he wasn't wor
ried a mite. Tiring of their home in
Golden, ill., with the most optimistic
faith in the world, the Hill family
broke up housekeeping and started for
Font"-!- They went broke, at Burllng-
were sent as far as Des
baby, the youngest of-eight, all
under twelve years of. age. the happy 1
family landed in 'Des' Moines yester-1
day and are being cared for by the
Volunteers. They want to be sent on
to Fonda. Maybe-they-can get there.
Ma 'j- they can't. But it doesn't wor
ry rhn Hill a mite.
Notice to Contractors.
The Presbyterian church at Elvas
ton, Illinois, is to be raised up and a
baf--r::ent .-v.cy of 9 ft. in th* clear is
to con-'r :'"ed under Th- entire
—Many stories are always circulate to con-" -t-d under rh- fntire Kidney Remedy to strengthen and
ed after a very close election. Fuch building. There will also be anew hot build up the kidneys so they will act,
as Keokuk had Monday. A resident of air beating plant and an acelylene properly, as a serious kidney trouble
happened this way: About a tions are now ready and may be
at Pre.-byterian parsonage in E'va
ston or at the office of George W.
Wilkinson & Co.
KEOKUK'S 8IB6EST DRUB STORE
422 Mala Street
I bout a Hon* s-o nnw anil mav Hp ATTENTION REBItRn».
Members of Colfax Rebekah lodge
Payne, architect In Carthage. 111. Bids
will be received for the above im
provements until May 1, 1509. The',
heating and lighting.plants will be let!,
separate, all other improvements to:
Secretary.
CITYJsEWS.
—Ewer's Grand Leader, best 5c cigar.
—Dr. Colby, Dentist over Younker"s.
—Congregational sale and market at
the chapel Saturday. I
—An extra chair car was put on No. I
13 this morning and taken south to ?.
Hannibal. I
—G. 31. Hart who baa been ill for
the past few days with lagrippe, will
return" to his railroad duties tomor-1
row.-- 1
—The funeral of the late Mrs.Tfcomas
Peevier was held yesterday afternoon
at Sandusky, Rev. Eli Rhodes conduct
ing the services.
—Two school children admitted on
one ticekt at the special matinee at•
Dodge's theatre tomorrow. Special
program for children.
—Charles D. Smith of Quincy, aged
CO years, and Rosa Scheifly of War-!
saw, aged 47 years, were married this
morning by Justice James S. Burrows
in the office of the count? clerk.
—J. H. Harper, travelinng freight
and passenger agent for the San Pedro
railroad, the new line from Salt I/ike
to Los Angeles, was in the city today
in the interest of his road.
—Gate City readers are asked to
watch for the new Easter son?,
"Hosanna," which is to appear in this
paper this weekl It is a beautiful
selection and music krrers will appro
ciate it. It is by Jules Granier.
—The local telegraph companies
were having trouble today getting j.
wires to handle their business. Man-1
ager Tracer of the Western Union
said that the trouble appeared to be
east of Galesburg.
—For the consideration of $800 L. L.
Hine has deeded to Willian. Wei rather
the nortneast
Quarter
sect{on 22 town8hjp
ried by a mlnister
Des
WOrd
and both of Vincennes. The cou-ihimself from his rheumatism.
of the southeast
,, quarter of the southeast quarter of
55, north range
5 west, in Jackson township.
—A marriage license was Issued
this morning to Robert O. Huff, aged
33 years, and Edith C. Hickman, aged
27, both of Sciota, Jil. The couple
were accompanied to Keokuk by Pres
ton H. Hickman and were to be mar-
during the day.
Moinea at the banquet given the
Which
was held at the Savery Hotel
from Judge Logan from Havana.
—A hole as big as a barrel made its
appearance morning between
Main and Lucas Avenue. Being near
where the telephone conduit was
placed it was likely caused by im
proper filling. It would have been a
dangerous hole had it made its ap
pearance at night and the fire depart
ment ran into it.
HAMILTON, ILL.
The township election passed off
quietlv and with satisfaction—to those
Hut th» nanrtidates lves—Ferndell
elected. No one but the candidates
seemed much interested and good men
were on the regular tickets of both
parties. The city election two weeks
later is wjat will stir things.
F. Maire left early in the week for
southern Missouri where he has secur
ed a considerable tract of land, trading
his interests in Hamilton.
Rev. Nelson Hall Is keeping bach
elor's hall for a couple of weeks as
Mrs. Hall and babe are with the lady's
parents in Kewanee.
Miss Hazel, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. B. E. Russell, underwent an op
eration for appendicitis in one of the
Keokuk bosphals last Sunday morning.
At latest advice, she was making Tapid
progress toward recovery.
Mrs. John Buss and litUe daughter
left Wednesday morningn for a visit
at Golden. Illinois.
Clark Baldon of Peoru. visited the
family of ^iis uncle, K. H. Louis, a few
days ago, the first time he has been
in Hamilton for about seventeen years.
Another Failure for Zeppelin.
BERLIN, April 7—The Zeppelin
airship again failed to accomplish the
24 hour endurance of flight, landing
today after having been -.n the air
hours. Zeppelin was not aboard, the
airship being manned by a military
crew.
If you have backache and urinary
troubles you should take Foley's
DCne*awq
are requested to meet at I. O. O. F.
iall Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock,
sharp, to attend the funeral of our de
ceased siater, Mrs. Catherine Dimond.
By order of Noble Grand.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
Anytiing In the painting or papering
line will be promptly tended to by call
ing up 939 R, 599 R, 3330. We also
recommend the following firms: A.
8. Hill, 4th and Main, phone, Hub
Inger 365. Harris ft Nelson, John J.
Moore. Duncan-Schell Co.
DENTISTS
Heavy 22-k Gold Crown
$4 per tooth
Bridge Work, $4 per tooth
Filling,
50c.
ALL WORK GUARAN
TEED
Keokuk Dental
Parlors
DR. N. E. COLBY, Proprietor.
Fifth and Main. Over Yojn°:er't
Bell 'Phone. 676 B.
Hub Phone, 87.
Residence phone, Hub 4108.
/pjy Feril].ell
A pa a a as in
Cherries, Salmon, Shrimp, 01-'
brand is differ-
ent. A trial will convince you.
Immeg art's
Grocery
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resh Dry Batteries.
Electric Wiring
of all kinds.
Gas Burners and
Mantles.
4*
4-
I
King Plumbing Co.
t'U I II I II I I' 'M'H' 1 31'
A ladle* gold filled» I a*
watch, Elgin wor
LeBron's
^^l liUII
tO year case plain or fancy, closed
Btyle, Elgin movement Other
grades. $7.50 to $22.
404 Msln St,
CITY NEWS
FUNERAL NOTICE.
Easter Ball. JACOBS—The funeral service fori
The dancing school conducted by the late Mrs. J. H. Jacobs will be held
Mrs. M. Corse will give a dance at from the residence, 1202 Exchange st.,1
HawkeV hall. Monday, April 12 and Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Friends1
continue every Wednesday night Invited. Burial private
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•WEDNESDAY, ApE. 7
The Latest
SPRING SUITS
"VTe would advise those contemplating the purchase of
a Spring Suit to see the beautiful assortment we now
have in all sizes, and in the most desirable materials
in the new shades.of violet, wistaria, catawba, cedar
smoke, reseda, navy and black, only one suit of a kind
and about 200 to select from.,
As the season advances the stock will of course becom
broken, so now is the very best time to select your Eas
ter Suit. Prices range from
$18 to $40
Tailor Waist and
Wash Suits
Some very high grade linen tailored waists, and novel
ties in waists with the "Dutch" collar, just received
Be sure to see those Wash Jacket Suits in all the new
shades—nothing like these shown by any one else in
the city.
& Auwerda
=BBa8\
James
HlcNamara9$
Sons
DEALERS IN*
Building /material
and Sewer Pipe
Atlas Portland
Cement
Louisville and Utiea Ce-|
ment, Lime. Hair, Stucco.
Mortar Colors.
Acme Cement
^Plaster
Sewer Pipe, Drain T5t I
Gutter Pipe, Fire Brick,]
Fire Clay. Flue Lining.
Chimney Pipe, Etc.
422-428 Johnson Street,
Keokuk, Iowa
OLA1XTNKSS
\i
ed to if
aged |T
—Will Dimond has been called
Keokuk by the death of his
grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Dimond,
whose funeral is to be held tomorrow
afternoon.
—The county board of supervisors
of de­
sign in scarf pins, hat,
pins, belt buckles, fcleeve
links, rings and bracelets,
characterizes our exhibit.
Something appropriate W
every occasion. We're a lit,ie
farther ahead than usual wlu
assortments and far behind
our
competitors in prices—that'
our way.
3ENAUD
Reliable Jeweler
The atore that
improves.
Mil •••H'frH*****}!
Eflfls
Chicks
Rabbits
it
have entered into a contract with C. ji
S. Guthrie of Muscatine to collect the
unpaid personal tax remaining do
llnquent on the 31st day of December.! 7
1908, as shown by the tax books of it
Lee county, and is authorized to take'
such steps for collecting same as ltJ#
authorized by the laws of Iowa. Ho
is to receive for his services the legal
fees and percentage allowed by the
state code.
Fine Chocolate Bon Bonsi in
Fancy Easter Boxes at
Schouten's
BAKERY
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LeBron's
£10.00
A gentleman* gold
filled watch, Elgin
works. year case, plain
cy open face stye. Elgin
Other g.'ades, 19.S0 to $37.St.
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