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PAtiL1 BlUit'J "Fmm :T -j v. ?i: y-". Coming! The Crystal Maze Confusion Personified. Museum ot Wonders The Motordrome Carry-Us-AII Speed Contests That Thrill. GRAND, Monday, May 11 |f ONE NIGHT ONLY OLIVER MOROSCO OFFERS A Superb Produotlon of the Most Brilliant Comedy yot Written In Aroerloa O' JVIY lustftaftlM) ORDER SEATS NOW. Illinois State Historical Society. TUnUed Press Leased Wire Service.] SPRINGS EGL£, 111. May 7—The Illinois State Historical society, at its annnsl meeting today, "went on record as endorsing •with enthusiasm the plans of the Illinois centennial com mission for the celebration of tne on». handredth anniversary of the admis sion of Illinois to statehood. Reso)v ttsns were unanimoasiy adopted by ODELL S SEE THE $250,000.00 Collection of Diamonds =AT THE= OPENING OF ODELL'S Dolly Lyon's Tango Beauties pAGUlIiFwAJtomlOBK And Twelve Other Shows Every Afternoon and Night IGRAND I To-Night ''Perils of Pauline" Tango Craze 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 the society, expressing approval of the commission's ideas for the celebra I tion, tendering the support of the so clety in the celebration, and calling upon residents of the state generally to take an active interest in this im portant occasion. Lead Pencils May Cost More. BERLIN", May 7.—There is a threat ening increase in the prices of lead pencils due to the effect of the new conservation laws in the United States. Germany supplies the world with lead pencils, but obtains its cetfar from America, HOAR, Manager New Jewelry TOMORROW— .'• €1 We cordially invite every resident of Keokuk and vicinity to visit our store tomorrow or Saturday and see the complete new stock of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, etc. that we have assem bled. You will enjoy seeing these new and beautiful things and be glad to learn of the Odell way of pricing goods. "S Souvenirs have been provided for all those who visit our store on opening days, A 404 Main Street, Keokuk, Iowa Formerly LeBRON'S SPECIAL representative direct from the cutters will be at our store opening day with this $250,000.00 stock of Diamonds in loose and mounted. This is the largest amount of Diamonds ever exhibited in Keokuk and it is well worth your while to see them. Ivery stone will be oifered at cutter's price this day only. c°svsB" Tom W. Allen Shows 20th and Main Streets Featuring the World's Largest Chute-the.Chutes Long Allen Military Band ZOO Feet 36 Artist*——35 "Creation" Fantana Manager May 11 The Play Beautiful. Ferris Wheel OPERA HOUSE BASE BALL CENTRAL ASSOCIATION KEOKUK vs. WATERLOO MAY 6-7-8 MARSHAUT0M GENERAL ADMISSION 23c. Free Days. Tuesdays and Ladles' Fridays. 3:30. game Week day games called at Double header Sunday, first called at 2:15. Admission tickets on sale at Ward's Cigar Store, Selbert's Cigar 8tore, and Jos. Moetler's Cigar Store. Box seats at Ward's. The Latest Patterns and Colorings in Wall Papers Foulkes & Sons 4th and Blondeau House Painting THE DAiLV OAT15 OITY "wim vj.'.vi.-? f-'vy^s .•V* •••$ hV 7 S'tey V' ODELL'S jjiw$G maw ampg VSMW W *WP grant Cor. 5 th and Main Sts. TO ASSIGN ORDER Attorneys Meet This Afternoon at 2:00 O'clock to Name Order of Cases. t-cf] ti COMBIHM All Sizes All Colors McGrath Bros. Drug Co. A meeting of local attorneys was held this afternoon to set the time for the Jury trials. The cases ready for trial were This afternoon meeting to ascertain the order ln which they will be taken up. judgment was secured by 8. F. Baker & Co., against William Taylor, George S. Overocker, Jacob Kohl and Son and J. Kehl for $93.47. Judgment was also given to Baker & Co. against garage was a grand W. M. Taylor, Dick H. Rich, and' accident occurring. Henry Knecht for 160.36. ascertained Monday.!theBe A final report was made ln the estate of Charles A. Price. CITY NEWS. Buy COFT front, longroll coat vest cut high snug close-fitting trousers are the new ideas in young men's suits they come in the new colorings and have the right tailoring. 1V INY ,Y--... $12 to $25 WEHr&SIL '•'frVS's soys ouTF/r TFPL CITY NEWS. —Go to Shefrwood's for buggies. 703 Main. —Great millinery bargains at Karll's all this W9ek. —Fresh fish at M. L. Wilsey's, 1300 I Main street. Phone 99. —Remember your mother with a mother's card on mother's day. Bee Cushman's complete assortment. I —Don't forget May 18—"some" moonlight. —Many of the railroads are pursu tag their usual policy of storing coal to protect themselves against miners strikes. —Wednesday. May 13, "some" moonlight. —Mother's day cards. Cushman Stationery Co. —Charles Abell was soliciting funds today to purchase a new screen for the hall park grand stand. An in quisitive contributor asked if Charley expected to get the wiring. —Fresh catfish and halibut at Jos. Haubert's mark9t, 709 Main street. —A special program is being pre-, pared by the A. M. E. church tor Sun day. There will be 100 girls In white uniform, and music for the program which begins at 7:45 will ba furnish-j ed by Robbins' orchestra. —Birthday, graduation and every-! day cards and folders. Cushman Sta-' tlonery Co. —One of the three men who lost their lives in a flood in Oklahoma Monday was W. G. Warner of El Reno, 'but who lived at on» time In Keokuk. Mr. Warner was bridge superlntenrent of the Rock Island', In Oklahoma. During the time he lived here he was —Read The Gcte City want column, the list.—. —"3ome" moonlight Wednesday,! —The "Burlington" has Issued ths May 13. I information that an Innovation in —RiKular meeting of -Puckechetuck smoking car equipment will be tried encampment No. 7, I. O. O. F. at' out on trains Nos. 5 and 12. Instead Odd Fellows hall at 8 o'clock tonight.! of allowing a whole car for "Havana" Visiting brethren fraternally Invited service, the smoker will occupy only to attend. part of the coach, and the apartment —Regular meeting of Keokuk will be divided off for the use of pas lodge, No. 106. B. P. O. E., tonight at singer? of both sexes. It will be 8 o'clock, Elks' hall, Sixth and Bton-1 handy, too, if any of the lady passen deau streets. Visitors invited. gers have a taste for the weed. PAINT employed by the Keokuk OF JURY TRIALS Iand ,hll1 —Counterfeit ten dollar bills are being circulated frjely In Mollne, and are said" to be very clever imitations. The bills have a picture of former President McKinley engraved on them and the serial numbrr is N +82639. It ia believed that quite a number of bllla ln the attorneys werej°nly one has been found. So far the officers have been unable to circulation though git any clue as to the counterfeiters. —Sherwood for everything ln th» harness line. —The baseball parade put on by J. S. Bullock, owner of the'Overland success, not an Mr. Bullock is given much credit for his generosity in paying for the services of the band end providing all the cars, both Ov^rland and Chandlers that made np the parade. As a baseball fan, this act alone places^ him at the head" of a iU. SPICER THURSDAY* MAY 7, 1914 The Highest Type Tailored Coats and Suits Men as a rule don't know clothes detajla, but they do know the general effect of what you wear. •, They do appreciate the smartness—the style—the trlmnesa ot your appearance. Above all else, the men you know can tell at a glance whether your coat or suit Is good style or not. The air of quality that the Indefinable attribute of tom-tailored suit of the highest type they recognize at a gi&a<^. This is the one—the indefinable but very definite something you find in a. Wooltex coat, suit or skirt. If it is worth ^fclle to dress in a way that will please the men of your family at.d your social circle— In a way that will cause them to comment on the attractive ness of your appearance and your good judgment in tl»«* selection of clothes, choose and wear this spring a Wooltex coat, »uit or skirt The infinite amount of painstaking work giten to each Wooi tas garment begins with the selection of the most advanced Fash ions by Mme. Bavaria at the Puis ftueb oC the Woolte^ Style Bureau. It goes from there with equal •IbsIwmm ot pnrpom to tt* se lection of desirable and fashionable fabrics. Then to the choice ot linings and intertlnlngs of known strength and durability— And then to the hands of the' tailors trained to produce only garments of the highest type. When yon purchase a Wooltex coat, salt or sldrt this spring yon will become wte of the many well-dressed women woo chose Wooltex coats, salts and eklrts eaoh succeeding eeasoa. The Store That Sella Wooltex SPECIAL STRAIGHT TIME LOANS TO FARMERS* 814'/» Main Street. Over Miller's Shoe Store, CITY LOAN CO. -INSURE IN THE- IOWA STATE of Keokuk FIRE LIGHTNING -Phone 160- Makes your watch keep time 902 Main] Ashe* Removed Prices {General Hauling Reasonable PHONE—Black 1712 E. PROCTOR Wilkinson & Co. KEOKOK'S BMIEST DRUB STORE 422 Mala Street ta Screens! Screens! New ones made and fitted in place. Old screens made as good as new. cus jpliei of all kinds. Screen supplies of all SFF Immegart l#ltSI SCHMIDT Oi 11th and Johnson St. Ferndell Brand Coffee is the careful selection o( the choicest ooffees, blended ln suoh manner to produce that plea»ii»j| UParoma and delicious drinking qualities. Ferndell Brand Coffee has no peer. kuki only by Phone 44 Don'f Forget the CITY LOAN CO. If you need money to pay off all your small bills, or take advantage of the SPRING 8ALES. We will loan you 9.^.00 to $150.00 on your household goods, Pianos, live stock, etc. You repay us in small weekly or monthly Installments. t* .' Sold In Kee- W 1 The Grocer J( r06 Main ^•rs"« Phono 963-R i,'.1WIND J.C. BLAKE The HORSESHOEg at th* old stand 60S JOHHSOR STIEEV! HARRY M'ALEER Practical Hatter Removed from 11 North Fourth street to 413 Johnson street. Lad lee* and gentlemen's Panamas a specialty. iS- ^EE-^ I John Opstelten V. For Moving, Storage, Trantfefj! fttpeolal attention given to movln# Planes. lis-. &.• If I Is