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“Jumbo” Keel’s cafe

at the “Sharp Corner”

 

1895

12 25       R. S. KEEL POOL TOURNEY

During holiday week a pool tournament, arranged by R. S. Keel, will take place at Joe Harvey's billiard rooms.  It will be participated in by a number of local experts with the cue, and there are three classes of entries.  In each class two cash prizes will be offered.

 

1899

07 04       R. S. KEEL BECOMES “SHARP CORNER” PROPRIETOR

R. S. Keel, the well-known old ball player, has moved here from Waterloo and is proprietor of the saloon and restaurant at the “sharp corner.”

 

1900

03 27       “JUMBO” KEELS’ CAFE

At the “Sharp Corner” presents a most attractive appearance with the numerous oil paintings which adorn the walls.  The work was done by Artist Henry Schaller and is very creditable.

 

1905

1905, Jumbo baseball team, WHS_005_195

 

1907

02 27       VIOLIN PURCHASE

R. S. Keel recently purchased an old violin that to most people would look almost valueless and scarcely worth the wood of which it was made.  The instrument, which is said to be over 100 years old, was purchased by Mr. Keel for the sum of $25.  Upon purchasing the violin, the new owner sent the instrument to Chicago to have it repaired.  The concern that did the repairing evidently realized what a treasure the old violin was, made Mr. Keel an offer of $150 for the instrument.  The violin has been returned from Chicago and was given a trial by Harry J. Stube, who pronounces it an instrument of rare tone and beautiful volume.

 

1908

1908, Shoot and target tournament

 

1909

1909, Watertown Gun Club officer

 

1909

1911, Watertown Gun Club

 

1913-14

1913-14, Watertown City Dir, Saloon, 823 E Main

 

1929

Keel, Robert S, "Jumbo”, 1929, Obit

 

 

 

 

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