REGISTER OF
OLD SETTLERS
BOOK ONE
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MUSCATINE COUNTY IOWA REGISTER OF | |
Source: REGISTER OF OLD SETTLERS , BOOK One
BRIEF ARTICLES (Names are in alphabetical order)
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WM. ABBOTT’S FUNERAL-- The funeral of the late Wm. Abbott took place at 10 o’clock Monday morning from the Musserville, M.E. church and was largely attended, the church being filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors of the bereaved household. The services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Kendrick, who delivered a fitting funeral discourse. Quite a long cortege followed the remains to the city cemetery. The pall bearers were associates of the deceased in the police service of the city last year, they being Frank Ashcraft, James McElravy, Cal. McDaniel, Barney Binhuff, Harvey Varner, and Henry Seefeldt. Among those in attendance from outside the city were friends from Nichols, Coneville and Lone Tree.
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An Honored Citizen Gone -- At his home in Bloomington township about dawn yesterday morning the spirit of CALVIN ADAMS left its tenement of flesh for the world beyond. The deceased had been a resident of this county for almost a half century, and his demise was due to bladder trouble, with which he had been afflicted for several weeks. Mr. Adams was a native of Pike county, Ohio, and attained the age of 69 years, 10 months and 2 days. He received his education in the common schools of his native state and during the earlier years of his life he aided his father in the labors of the farm. Coming in 1848, he remained under the parental roof until 1854, when he was united in ………… text missing …Oct. 7, 1897 (hand written)
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Member of Iowa Missionary Band Called By Death – Came to the State in 1837 with Other Congregationalist Missionaries – One Now Survives. – 1907 (hand written)— Waterloo, Ia., Nov. 30.-(Special)- REV. EPHRIAM ADAMS, a member of the Iowa Band of Congregationalist missionaries who came to Iowa in 1837 from Andover Seminary died today, aged ninety. Rev. William Salter, of Burlington, is now the only survivor of the band.
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MRS. PIERSON ALGER died Aug 10th 1896. (hand written entry)
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Death of MICHAEL ANSON - February 22, 1893 The venerable Michael Anson, an old-time resident of this city, died of general debility at 2 o’clock this morning, aged 83 years. Deceased had resided in Muscatine since 1852. He is survived by a wife and eight children, four sons and four daughters. The funeral is appointed to take place Friday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Matthias church.
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Death of MRS. BARBARA APPEL April 18-1894 (hand written)-- At 12:30 o’clock this morning Mr. Barbara Appel died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Eitman, in South Muscatine, after a painful illness of seven weeks, aged 70 years. The deceased has been a resident of Muscatine for the past forty years and is survived by three children, one son and two daughters, they being John M., Mrs. Joseph Eitman and Mrs. J. Wilson Riggs, all of this city. The funeral announcement will be made later.
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Demise of Mrs. H. B. Arning--- After a protracted illness with cancer, MRS. CHRISTIAN ARNING departed this life at 1:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon at her home, No. 993 Lucas street, she having attained the age of 71 years. Her husband and ten children survive, being H. B. Arning and Mrs. Herb Funck, of Fruitland, R. D. and H. F. Bodman, and Max, of Kansas City, Julius, Elizabeth, George, Will, Mrs. L. D. Johnson, of California, Mrs. Lenora Bauers, of South Muscatine. All the children are residents of this county, except as above specified. The funeral has not been arranged for, awaiting word from absent ones. -- Sep. 6, 1898 (hand written)
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The King of Shadows.-- A telephone message received from Moline announces the demise of THOMAS POWERS ASHCRAFT, the aged father of Marshal Frank Asheraft, of this city. The old gentleman had been failing rapidly for the past few days, and the end was not unexpected, he having passed away last night at 11 o’clock. The deceased for many years had resided in this city and was among our best known citizens at the time he removed from here to Moline, where he lived for several years past. The funeral appointment will be announced later. -- Janny 30 1896 (hand written)
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DEATH OF HARVEY BAKER.-- A telephone message to the JOURNAL this morning announced the death of Harvey Baker at his home in Fulton township, this county. He was an old settler of that section and an honored and respected citizen of the county, having served on the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Baker, as our readears have been informed from time to time, suffered from a serious illness for a month or two past, in which his family and friends have alternated between hope and fear as to the result. The last accounts we had from him previous to announcement of his death indicated that he was getting better. We have no particulars as to his personal history to publish at present other than above stated. He was about 70 years of age.
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Death of JOHN BALSER---- After an illness of eight months with diabetes John Balser, Sr., departed this life at his home in Lake township on the morning of the 24th inst., at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 20 days. Mr. Balser was a native of Germany and came to this country when thirty years of age, and for nearly two score years has made his home in Lake township. He was a sturdy, honorable citizen, and faithful member of the German Baptist church. Five children survive, they being John Balser, Jr., Mrs. Damman of Primghar, Iowa, Lou, Phillip and Will Balser of Lake township. The funeral takes place this morning at 11 o’clock at the home of the deceased and after a final service conducted by Rev. R. A. Schmidt, at the West Hill Mission church, the remains will be given interment in the city cemetery. --Sep 24, 1898 (hand written)
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Oskaloosa Herald, 10th: The sad news comes from Rev. M. BAMFORD that his MOTHER died at Clio, at five o’clock, Tuesday morning, at the age of 68. The remains will be taken to Allerton, Ia., for interment. His host of friends will extend Rev. Bamford their heartfelt condolence for his great loss. He was at her bedside when death came. -- Nov 9, 1897 (hand written)
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BARGER – At his home on east Seventh street, at 7 a. m., Thursday, Feb. 3, 1893, of paralysis, JACOB H. BARGER, aged 75 years, 4 months and 6 days. Mr. Barger was a native of Pike county, Ohio, and settled in Muscatine county fifty-five years ago. In 1844 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Hellems, who crossed the dark river to the unknown beyond several years ago. The deceased suffered a paralytic stroke about five months ago and had been gradually failing ever since. Three daughters, Nancy and Mary, of this county, and Mrs. E. E. Finn, of St. Louis, survive.
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WM. J. BARGER DIED AUG 1898--(handwritten note on page)
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B. BARTHOLOMEW DEAD--Mar 20 1896 (hand written)-- The Louisa County Democrat contains the following item of interest to old settlers hereabouts, the deceased having conducted an extensive tailoring establishment in the early days: Our old friend, B. Bartholomew, long a citizen of Columbus City but for several years a resident of Benton county, Arkansas, died at the latter place on Friday last of some throat trouble after but a few hours illness and was brought to the City on Monday and buried by the side of his wife who had preceded him in death some ten years. He was in the 85th year of his age. Mr. Wallace, his son-in-law, and wife and his widowed daughter, Mrs. Bowser, of Chicago, and his son, of Memphis, Tenn., were here to see their aged father laid away in his last resting place. He was a good neighbor, a good citizen, an affectionate and kind father, and had many noble traits of character.
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OBITUARY.-- The lamented FRANCES MARION BATCHELOR, who expired suddenly from neuralgia of the heart in the closing hours of the dying year of 1898 at the home of his son, John, in Montpelier township, was born in Washington county, Ind., and attained the age of 58 years, 10 months, and 9 days. He left his native state for Iowa when seventeen years old and continued a resident of the Hawkeye state for half a century. In this county he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Brew, who departed this life about three years ago. Three children survive, Mrs. Charles Eis, John c. and Joseph M. Batchelor, all of Muscatine County. The funeral is to take place today at 1 o’clock from the Alteneder home. Interment in the Krell Cemetery.
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DIED.-- Near Letts, Iowa, March 30, 1890, Mrs. ADRIANA BEARD, in the 93d year of her age. She was born in New Jersey in 1796, July 11th, and when a young woman removed to Ohio with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nevles. She was there married to Joseph Beard, and in 1838 came to Iowa. Mr. Beard soon died and she was left with five small children, whom she maintained principally by her needle until they were large enough to help themselves. They had some land and a house, but not much improvement. Mrs. Beard was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church from her youth and died in the triumph of a living faith. She was a neighbor of D Witt Talmage in her younger days in New Jersey.
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WILLIAM BEARD-- Word was brought to the city this afternoon of the death at his home in Seventy Six township, last night, of William Beard, one of the oldest pioneers in this county. Mr. Beard came to this county in 1836, and had lived on his place in Seventy Six some forty years. He would have reached his 88th birthday anniversary next summer. Father Beard was highly respected and trusted by his fellow citizens, and at one time served the public as County Commissioner with marked ability. He leaves a wife and five children. The funeral will take place to-morrow from the residence at 11 a. m.
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DIED-BEATTY – At his home in Seventy-Six township, on Tuesday last, ROBERT BEATTY, aged 82 years. The deceased was a native of Ireland, born in county Throne, and came to Iowa in 1843, settling on his farm in this county, where he has since resided. He had for years been a member of the Presbyterian church. Two sisters survive him --- Miss Margaret Beatty and Mrs. R. Milholin. The funeral will be held from the residence in Seventy-Six township this (Thursday) morning at ten o’clock.
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Death of Mrs. M.K. Beckey.-- Yesterday afternoon occurred the death of MRS. MARIE KATHERINE BECKEY, at her home in South Muscatine from the ailments common to old age. The deceased was a native of Bavaria, Germany, where she was born in the year 1817, on the first day of September. She came to American in 1844 and lived four years in St. Louis and six years in Centerville, Ill., coming to Muscatine in 1854, and having been a resident of this city since that time. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at St. Mary’s church, at the home.-- Jan 7, 1900 (hand written)
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Died 1884: THEO. BECKEY, Dec. 21st (hand written)
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BEITZ - At his home on West Eighth street, this morning about 11 o’clock, occurred the death of CHARLES BEITZ, a long-time resident of this city, at the age of seventy-three years, from dropsy. Deceased had been in failing health for some time, but death came wholly unexpected to immediate relatives. He was a native of Germany and emigrated to Iowa in 1845, settling in Muscatine, where he had remained ever since. Three children are left to mourn his demise, William, of this city, and Mrs. Chas. Wagner and Mrs. Henry Wagner, of Carroll, Iowa. The funeral will occur from the residence Thursday at 2 p. m.—Mar 17 – 96 (hand written)
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Another Old Settler Gone.---Died, at her home in Mount Pleasant, Henry county, Iowa, MRS. ANNA OVERMAN BEESON, wife of the late B. F. Beeson, Mrs. Beeson came to Goshen township with her husband in the year 1846, and settled on a farm near Overman’s Ferry, where they lived for several years, and afterward moved to Mount Pleasant, which place has been her home ever since. Mrs. Beeson has been declining for several years, and was too frail at the advanced age of 72 to withstand the fatal attack of the grippe. She is survived by three sons and four daughters, one daughter, Mrs. S. E. Jelly, being a resident of Goshen township. Besides these children she leaves two brothers, Jesse Overman, of Brooklyn, Iowa, and Cyrus Overman of Atalissa: also two sisters, Mrs. Lundy, of Atalissa, and Mrs. Johnson of St. Joe, Mo. February 1899 (hand written)
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Funeral of Mrs. Bigalow. -- The funeral of MRS. PETER BIGALOW is appointed to take place from the residence, 1001 Iowa avenue, on Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. C. L. Stafford conducting the services. Mrs. Bigalow succumbed to paralysis of the heart and attained the age of 67 years. Her husband and four daughters grieve over the loss of a loving spouse and kind mother, the children being Mrs. Nellie Chases, Mrs. Harriett Garard, Miss Flora Bigalow and Miss Grace Bigalow.
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This afternoon at 3 o’clock at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H.F. Bodman, 716 Mulberry street, occurred the death of JOHN BENSON, an old and highly respected resident of this city, at the age of seventy-seven years. His death was due to a stroke of paralysis which he received last Monday night and from which he never successfully rallied. He came to this country about 1851 and settled in Muscatine, where he resided until death finally called him hence. He was a good neighbor and a true friend and his death will be mourned by all who knew him best. He is survived by an only daughter with whom he resided at the time of his demise. The funeral will be announced later.--- Aug 21 1895 (hand written)
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Cedar Township, Nov. 19, 1879.-- ED. JOURNAL:-- MRS. BENJ. BERRY (better known as “Grandmother Berry”) after a long and lingering illness, died Friday evening, 14th inst. Her husband died four years ago. She immigrated to Iowa with her husband (Mr. Benj. Berry) in 1839, and moved immediately to this county. She had been a consistent member of the United Brethren Church since her fourteenth year. She was seventy-five years of age and wa loved and respected by all who knew her.
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DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER – MR. B. F. BERRY, aged 69, an old resident of Muscatine county, died at his residence last night. Mr. Berry came to Iowa in 1835, and has resided in Cedar township, this county, ever since. The funeral will take place to-morrow.
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DIED.—On Friday evening, Oct. 11th, MRS. SERENA BERRY, aged 73 years, 3 months and 4 days. The funeral will take place from the residence of her son, John Berry, near the corner of Sixth and Spring streets, at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Friends are invited.
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Death of C. Bierman -- CHRIS. BIERMAN departed this life at 6 o’clock Sunday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed. Hartman, in West Muscatine. Mr. Bierman was 56 years of age, and for many years conducted a wagon and repair shop in South Muscatine. The relatives who mourn his death embrace his mother, stepfather, three brothers, Henry, Herman and August, and five children, they being Chris, John, Mrs. Ed. Hartman, and Fred, of this place, and August, of St. Louis. Socially Mr. Bierman was a member of the Knights of Honor, the Mechanics’ Aid Society, and the Champion Hose company. The funeral is appointed to take place this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence. -- Sep. 11, 1898 (hand written)
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Obsequies. --- This afternoon at 2 o’clock funeral services were held over the remains of the late DANIEL S. BILES, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. K. Miller, on East Sixth street. The house was crowded with friends of the deceased, who had known him for years. Rev. S. H. Parvin, pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted the services in a peculiarly impressive manner. The floral offerings were beautiful and the cortege very imposing. The pall bearers were Gal. Bitzer, John Headley, M. N. Bond, Mr. Jones, Kimmel Dunn and A. J. Neidig.--- Jany 131896 (hand written)
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MRS. SUSAN BINK Is Dead. -- Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Susan Bink, who died in Seward, Neb., Feb 7, at the age of 70 years. She was a former resident of Muscatine and West Liberty for a number of years, when she moved six years ago to Seward, Neb., where she has since resided. Deceased leaves a son, Duncan, of Seward, Neb.; a brother, Samuel Chesebro, of West Liberty, and a sister-in-law in Muscatine, to mourn her demise. Her remains were taken by her son, Duncan, to her old home in New York at her request to buried beside her husband and daughter, Viola.
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Death of MRS. THOMAS BIRKETT, OF WEST LIBERTY.--Mar 4, 1896 (hand written)-- Word was received here this morning of the death of Mrs. Thos. Birkett at her home in West Liberty, at 11:15, last evening, of pneumonia. Deceased was born in Franklin, Essex county, New Jersey June 22, 1835, and was therefore 60 years, 8 months and four days old. She came to West Liberty in the spring of 1861, and on the 31 day of June was united in marriage to Thomas Birkett, and is survived by him and three sons and four daughters. She was a very kind mother, a conscientious Christian, having joined the Methodist church in her native town and was a faithful member through life. She was a faithful wife, a good neighbor and had endeared herself to a very large circle of friends. With her husband she resided five miles southwest of West Liberty until last summer, when they retired and moved to town. Her many friends will learn with regret of her death and extend to the sorrowing husband and family sincere sympathy. The funeral is appointed for tomorrow from the Methodist church in West Liberty at 2 o’clock p. m.
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January 31, 1894 (hand written) -- MRS. ANNA BISHER , age 81 years died last evening of old age at the family residence in South Muscatine. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock at St. Mary’s church.
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July 1894 (hand written)--- JOHN M. BISHOP, the well-known carpenter, died at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon at his home on east Fourth street from the effects of a paralytic stroke sustained only the day previous. The deceased was in his 67th year. He was born in Madison, Conn., was married to Jeannette Stoddard at Litchfield, the same state, in 1849, and six years later came to Muscatine, and here he had resided continuously for a period of 39 years. His beloved wife and daughter and two grand children, the children of his deceased son, survive. Mr. Bishop was a charter member of Eagle Lodge No. 10, A.O.U.W. and of the Muscatine City and County Mutual Aid society. The funeral will occur at 2 o’clock to-morrow afternoon from the family residence.
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March 1, 1895 (hand written)--MARY BLAKEMORE, wife of John Blakemore, died at her home at the corner of Pine and Fifth street, after a protracted illness of consumption, aged 53 years. The deceased was born near LaPorte, Indiana, and had resided in Iowa for 39 years. Her husband, a son and daughter survive. The funeral will probably occur Sunday afternoon.
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Death of A. L. BLIVEN -- A notable pioneer passed away yesterday morning at 6:45 o’clock when A. L. Bliven breathed his last at his home in Orono township after an illness of a month with paralysis. He was taken sick while visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. S. McKee, in this city, and when his condition permitted he was removed to his home in the country, and despite the best medical aid he gradually failed. The decedent was a native of New York state, and attained the age of 68 years. With his parents he came to Iowa at the age of eight years, and in 1839 located at Fredonia, where he grew to man’s estate. On reaching his majority he moved to Muscatine county, residing in Orono township ever since. His death is mourned by his wife, a son and daughter, William E. Bliven and Mrs. J. S. McKee of this city, also one brother and three sisters. The funeral will take place from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2. -- Oct. 3, 1899 (hand written)
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JACOB BLOCK of Wilton Old Settler – soldier. Died Jan 12/96 . (Entry was hand written) -- His comrades in this county will regret to learn of the death of Jacob Bloch, an old soldier resident of Wilton, who passed away Sunday after a lingering illness with lung trouble. The deceased was never married and reach the high age of three score and ten years. During the civil war he fought for the indissoluble union, being a member of gallant Co. C, 35th Iowa Regiment of Volunteers. He was a Grand Army man and the Wilton G. A. R. Post will have charge of the funeral. A delegation from Shelby Norman Post of this city will probably be in attendance at the funeral, the martial band having already been engaged for the occasion, the time of the funeral being fixed for this (Tuesday) afternoon at 9 o’clock from his late residence.
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Age 75 ½ -- Demise of Mrs. Bopp. -- At one o’clock yesterday afternoon, MRS. MAGDALEN BOPP, relict of the alte Anton Bopp, peacefully passed way at her home in Bloomington township. She succumbed to pneumonia after a few days’ illness, though her health for four months previous had been broken. The deceased was a native of…..(article cut off) -- Feb. 16, 1896 (hand written)
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DEATH OF MRS. MARTHA BOWEN--On another page of this issue there is a preliminary item stating that E. C. Bowen was called by telegraph to the bedside of his mother, Mrs. Martha Bowen, of Algona, who was not expected to live, we learned after this was written however, that another telegram had been received directed to Mr. Bowen in care of Ev. Brandenburg, which was opened by the latter and found to contain the sad news of Mrs. Bowen’s death. The second telegram was sent by Mr. Bowen’s brother, A. L. Bowen, and evidently the former had not reached Algona at the time the dispatch was filed. The message stated that the body would be here Saturday and laid to rest in Illinois City, where it will be remembered by many friends in Muscatine and vicinity is buried the body of Peter Bowen, husband of the departed lady, who died some years ago. February 2, 1899 (hand written)
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AN OCTOGENARIAN AT REST--Paralysis with which she had been stricken for the third time ended the long career of that respected and worthy old lady, MRS. THOMAS BOWLBY, who passed away shortly after 11 o’clock yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.B. Addleman. She reached the ripe old age of 81 years, 1 month and 21 days. Her demise is mourned by her son, John S. Bowlby of this city, and daughter, Mrs. Addleman. The funeral is appointed to take place Friday morning at 11 o’clock from High Prairie chapel. --March 30 1898 (hand written)
Page 469 Obituary.-- At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Hender, in Davenport, occurred the death of MRS. MARY E. BOYLER, April 9th. Interment at Oakdale cemetery, Davenport, Iowa.--Mrs. Boyler was born in Pike county, Ohio; moved with her husband, Joseph Boyler (who died in 1889) to Muscatine, Iowa, in 1847. Lived there until 1873, when they moved to Davenport. She leaves four sons and two daughters. The sons are T. J. of Muscatine, J. H., W. F. and C. W., at Davenport. The daughters are Miss Lou M., and Mrs. Hender, also of Davenport. -- April 9, 1899 (hand written)
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Mexican War Veteran Dead. --At the ripe old age of 82 years, JOHN BRASE, a veteran of the Mexican war, departed this life at 10 o’clock yesterday morning at his home on East Hill. Mr. Brase was an adopted citizen of the great republic. He was born at Hanover, Germany, but for fifty years has been a resident of this county. The funeral is appointed to take place Thursday at 2 p. m. from the residence. -- July 25, 1899 (hand written)
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Death of W.C. BREWSTER -- Word comes from the east of the death of W.C. Brewster, who formerly was engaged in the banking business here. Afterwards he located in Davenport, and while there was called to New York by word that death of an uncle had made him a millionaire, and he and his family have since made their home in the east. His wife survives him and one of his daughters is Mrs. Remey, wife of a naval officer stationed at Washington, while the other married an Italian count and lives at Rome.
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MISS RACHEL BRIGGS died at the home of Mrs. Schofield, on the Burlington road, yesterday at 10 o’clock, of old age, aged 84 years. She was born in Ohio and had been a resident of Muscatine county for fifty-eight years. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock from the house.
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DIED -- At her residence, four miles west of the city on the Burlington road, RACHEL BRIGGS, aged 84 years and 4 months. She was one of the very oldest settlers left in this county, having lived in the same house since August 10, 1836. Funeral from the house Tuesday, at 11 a. m. --News-Tribune please copy.
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MRS. ELIZA BRINKLEY Passes Away-- Last evening, at her home, No. 805 East Eighth street, this city, Mrs. Eliza Brinkley passed peacefully to her eternal rest, aged 77 years, old age being the cause of her death. She had resided in this city for many years and was well known among the old settlers. She is survived by three children, Henry Kneese, of this city, Mrs. Lillie Earee, of Chicago, and Eduardo B. Kneese, of Sao Paul, Brazil, South America, the latter having visited Muscatine several years ago, the first time in many years. The funeral is appointed for to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the Church of God, on East Ninth street. -- Feb 6, 1898 (hand written)
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Demise of JAMES BRISBINE -- James Brisbine died at his home, 1013 Popular street, shortly after midnight after an illness of only three days, of old age. He was 82 years old and came to Muscatine in the spring of 1843, from West Molin county, Pa. Five children survive: William of Illinois, Clark of this city, Charles of Oshkosh, Wis., Elizabeth Houten of Newton, Sarah of New York. -- Jan. 28, 1900 (hand written)
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DIED.--The friends of MRS. J. W. BROOKHART of Seventy Six township, will hear with unfeigned regret the news of the unexpected death of that estimable woman after a brief illness of twenty-eight hours. Thursday morning she was enjoying her wonted robust health and drove from her home in Seventy Six township to the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. Bush, on the Slough road. She had been there only a short time when she was suddenly stricken with apoplexy. Dr. Morgridge was called to attend but at once recognized the fatal nature of the attack and he was not mistaken for she lingered in an unconscious condition until 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon when she expired. Mrs. Brookhart was 57 years old and was a sister of Mr. Meeker, a well known resident of Seventy Six township. Her death is mourned by her husband and several children.
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Mr. J.P. Walton has received a copy of the Torch of Reason, a paper published in Silverton, Oregon, which contains an obituary notice of MRS. JULIA BROOKS, who died at her home in that city on Sunday, April 5, 1897, aged 67 years and 23 days. We make the following extract: “Her maiden name was Julia Anna Ray. On April 13, 1832, in Muscatine, Iowa, she and John E. Brooks mutually united their love, their sympathies and future destinies, in sickness and health, ‘till death should part them. One week after the consummation of this union they started on an overland journey from Iowa to Oregon.” Mr. Walton says John E. Brooks is one of four Brooks brothers, Hiram, Sherman, John E., and Amasey. All of them lived in Muscatine at the same time, they were all four carpenters and were quite well known and respected.
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Obituary -- MRS. EDWARD BROWN was born in Argylshire, Scotland, July 26th, 1824. She came to America with her parents in 1839, and settled in Cincinnati. She was united in marriage to Edward Brown, Oct. 25, 1845. To this union twelve children were born, eight of whom survive her, two sons and six daughters, all of whom, with her husband, were with her during her last illness. She with her husband came to Iowa in 1856, and located on the farm just south of town, where the family was reared. In 1889 the family moved to West Liberty, where she has since resided. Her life was spent in her home, and her greatest happiness was found in cultivating and cherishing the lives intrusted to her care. Her forgetfulness of self and thoughtfulness of the welfare of others which continued through her last illness, formed the keynote to her happy, cheerful life. As a wife, mother and friend, she had few equals. Early in life she united with Associate-Reform church, and later with the Presbyterian church, and lived a devote Christian life. West Liberty Index. May 13, 1899 (hand written)
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ANOTHER OCTOGENARIAN GONE.--- PARLEY BROWN, one of the oldest denizens of Wilton township, passed away at his home, one mile northeast of Wilton, Tuesday, the funeral being held yesterday. The deceased had reached his 87th year and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frank Curtis. He was a Methodist by faith and folly lived up to his religion, he being a friend to everybody, while everybody was his friend.
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Feb 2 1881 (handwritten)---Two funerals of prominent citizens took place today. That of P. A. BRUMFIELD was in the forenoon and that of W. H. Stewart in the afternoon. Both were well attended. The religious exercises at the former were conducted by Rev. J. Haynes assisted by Rev. G. N. Power. The pall-bearers were W. B. Langridge, Wm. Dill, A. F. Demorest, B. Beach, A. F. Adams and J. B. Lee. --- The religious exercises at Mr. Stewart’s funeral were conducted Rev. G. N. Power assisted by Rev. J. Haynes. --- The pall-bearers were S. G. Stein, P. Jackson, H. W. Moore, B. Neidig, R. H. McCampbell and James Jackson, who were selected by the deceased shortly before his death.
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Journal – Dec. 9, 1878: ELI BURDETT and family, accompanied by William Fletcher, his father-in-law, departed this afternoon for Guide Rock, Neb., where he will build a grist mill. His farm one mile above the city was purchased by Fred Giesenhaus.
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HUMPHREY BURDETTE, a pioneer resident of Muscatine, died at Unadilla, Nebraska, June 29, aged 87 years. Early residents will undoubtedly remember Mr. Burdette from the following extract from a Nebraska newspaper: “Humphrey Burdette was born in Breckenridge county, Ky., June 6, 1809. His youth and early manhood were spent upon a farm and as a flatboatman upon the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. In the year 1837 he came west to the Territory of Iowa, locating upon the banks of the Mississippi, 1-1/2 miles above the present city of Muscatine, where he lived for 35 years.”
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THOMAS BUSCH died 1902 – (hand written entry)
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Obituary -- The late BARTUS BUSH was born Jan. 2, 1829, in Holland. He came to America in 1854 and made Muscatine his home. An adopted citizen and patriot he served four years during the rebellion in Company A, 7th Regiment Iowa Volunteers. He was united in marriage with his surviving widow July 26, 1866. Five children survive him, Mrs. Henry Daniel, John, Mrs. Anna Leysen, and Mrs. Mary Stein. Mr. Bush had been a patient sufferer for several years, and the last five weeks endured great pain, but bore it with fortitude. Bright’s disease and stomach trouble were the cause of his demise. He attained the age of 68 years, 11 months and 11 days. -- Dec 15, 1897 (hand written)
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OBITUARY---All that was mortal of the late THOMAS BUSH was laid to rest in the High Prairie cemetery in Lake township yesterday. He succumbed to fatty degeneration of the heart, after several months' illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chatterton, in Sweetland township. Mr. Bush was a native of England, but the greater part of his life, which extended over a period of 65 years, was spent on a farm in Lake township, this county. He will be mourned as an honest, frugal and industrious citizen, an indulgent father and obliging neighbor.--Nov 7 1898 (hand written)
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Another old settler, NICHOLAS BUTCHER, has joined the silent majority, having breathed his last Sunday afternoon at his home corner Park and Washington Avenues. Mr. Butcher was a native of Germany and came to this country in 1846, residing for nine years in Pennsylvania before coming to Muscatine and until three years ago was actively engaged in agricultural pursuits. His wife and five children survive, they being George, of Des Moines; Joseph and Ambrose of Muscatine county; Mrs. Mary Buman, of Shelby county, Iowa and Mrs. Julia Zercher, of Pierce county, Nebraska. The funeral is appointed to take place to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock from St. Mary’s church.
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Death of MRS. EDWARD BYRNE -- At her home in Seventy-Six township at 10:30 o’clock Tuesday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Edward Byrne, after an illness of ten days with heart trouble. The decedent had not been in robust health for several years. She was a native of the Emerald Isle, but for about two score years has been a resident of Muscatine county. Her death is mourned by her husband and four children, Joseph, Lewis, and the Misses Mary and Sarah, all at home. The funeral is appointed to take place Thursday morning at 10 o’clock from St. Malachy’s church in Seventy-Six township. --Dec 7, 1897 (hand written)
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KILLED IN A RUNAWAY.-- Oct 19, 1896 (hand written) -- MRS. MARY ANN BYRNE, aged 66, was fatally injured in a runaway last Friday, while driving with her daughter, Mrs. Healey, from Bayfield to her home in this county. Mrs. Byrne died at o’clock Sunday morning. Three ladies were in the vehicle, it seems, when the runaway occurred, which was within very short distance of their destination. The vehicle was overturned, throwing all three occupants to the ground. The two young ladies escaped injury, but Mrs. Byrne was carried home unconscious. Dr. E.B. Fullium was called and after careful examination pronounced the patient not seriously injured, except that she was suffering from the effects of the shock. From this she soon recovered, to all appearance, and it was not until late Saturday night that she…(article cut off)…
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WILLIAM CALLAHAN Dead --- William Callahan, for nearly forty years a respected citizen of Muscatine, died at his home in this city last Sunday evening, at half past 10 o’clock. He was afflicted with heart trouble and general debility, his constitution gradually giving way under their influence, which extended over a period of twenty years. Deceased was in his seventieth year. He leaves a widow and four children, Michael, of this city, William, of Minneapolis, and Mary and Bridget, residing in this city. The funeral is appointed for Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from St. Matthias church, the services to be conducted by Father Laurent. Mr. Callahan was a native of Ireland, and was born on the 13th of March, 1830. He emigrated to the United States in 1850, and after remaining in New York for a short while came direct to Muscatine, where he has since resided.
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News has been received of the death at Castle Rock, Col., of the venerable REV. M. G. CASS, so long a resident of the Island. March 1889.
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Laid to Rest. --- This morning at 9 o’clock funeral services over the remains of ANDERSON CHAMBERS, whose death at Des Moines was recorded in last evening’s JOURNAL, were held at E. P. Day’s undertaking rooms. Rev. A. B. Robbins, who very impressively officiated, paid a most appropriate tribute of respect to the memory of deceased. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The pall bearers were Benj. Beach, Philip Stein, Chas. Giesler, Henry Jayne, Levi Eckel and Fred Lump. The deceased was, 75 years of age.-- Nov 5 1895 (hand-written)
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Dust to Dust -- The funeral of the late MRS. VINCENT CHAMBERS took place yesterday and was private, the last solemn rites being conducted by the Rev. E. C. Paget, of Trinity Episcopal church. Those who bore the casket were Messrs. Sam Cohn, J. S. Patten, Philip Stein, E. ……… text missing…Dec. 26, 1897 (hand written)
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The remains of the late JOHN CHAMBERS arrived on the Wilton train this morning, accompanied by his son Frank, and daughter, Clara; also his two nephews, George and Marshall, Mrs. Bagler and daughter and Mrs. “Hank” Smith. --July 10 1896 (hand written)
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Demise of W. R. CLARK.-- Yesterday afternoon at 3:20 o’clock, at his home on East Hill, occurred the death of William R. Clark. The deceased was born in Kentucky on May 16th, 1824, and came to Muscatine county in 1852, residing here ever since. Four sons and one daughter grieve over the parting with a kind, indulgent father, they being John R. Clark, Melissa a. Middleton, William E. Clark, Albert Clark and Harry E. Clark. The funeral is appointed to take place Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, with services at the bereaved home.
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Sept 21, 1894 (hand written)--Death of A Centenarian--MRS. CATHERINE CLURICH, aged 100 years, died of senility at the county hospital Thursday evening. She had been an inmate of the county hospital for the last 22 years, and is probably the only person ever living in Muscatine county to reach such an advanced age.
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DIED.—At his home in Lower Lake, Lake county, California, on November 13, 1893, JOHN COBB, in his 80th year. Mr. Cobb came to Bloomington (now Muscatine) June 26, 1836, and lived here until some time in 1845. In a letter to a friend not long since, he expressed a great desire to see the place again and those who were still left of his old associates, as he had never been back after leaving first, but added that he did not expect to meet them here on earth, but hoped for a meeting in the great beyond, where parting would be no more. --- Com.
DEATH OF DANIEL COLBERT--Muscatine has lost one of its oldest settlers in the death of Daniel Colbert, which occurred at 6:30 o'clock last evening and about two miles north of the city at the residence of his daughter, Irena, wife of Capt. J.W. Anderson. The cause of death was a complication of diseases which baffled all medical skill, especially in one of such advanced years, Mr. Colbert having the age of 88 years. The time of the funereal (sic) will be announced later.--- July 9 1897 (hand written)
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a NONOGENARIAN’S DEMISE -- The city loses one of its oldest citizens in the death of SOLOMON F. CONAWAY, who departed this life at 10:30 o’clock yesterday morning at his home, corner of Tenth and Cypress streets, the cause of his demise being senility. He had been up and about until the very morning he answered the final summons. Mr. Conaway reached the ripe old age of 93 years. He first beheld the light of day at Walkersville, Maryland, and since 1849 was a resident of Muscatine. He followed the trade of a wagon maker for a long time, but during the last fifteen years he has led a retired life. A quiet, unobtrusive citizen, he enjoyed the esteem of all with whom he came in contact. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. The surviving children who mourn his going are: Thomas M. Conaway, Mrs. J. J. Bowman, Mrs. James W. Smith of Davenport, Charles W. of this city, and Sue, at home. The funeral services at the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock will be private, and the interment will take place in the city cemetery. Mar 21, 1900 (hand written)
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Death of ARISTARCHUS CONE Apr 15, 1900 (hand written) -- Aristarchus Cone, residing on Section 24, Cedar township, was a honored pioneer of Muscatine county since 1837. He died at his home yesterday at noon, Easter Day. Deceased was born in Middlesex county, Conn., Feb. 22, 1815, and was a son of Newell and Ann Cone. On Oct. 7, 1851, Mr. Cone married Miss Harriet Oaks, daughter of John Oaks. No children were born to them, but they have an adopted son, William Hunter, who now has charge of Mr. Cone’s farm. Mr. Cone was a Republican. The interment will take place Tuesday, April 17, services being held in the Christian church, at 2 p. m. … end of article missing. ***Hand written note along side of article: "It was Mrs. Cone that died. Mr. Cone still living Nov. 18, 1902"
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Death of Dr. W. D. CONE --- Dr. W. D. Cone, of Conesville, passed away this morning at 11:32, of erysipelas, which turned into blood poisoning. He had been ill a little over a week. He first took his bed a week ago last Saturday, and his condition has been serious since Tuesday last. Dr. W. D. Cone was about 62 years of age, and had lived in Conesville for the last 43 or 45 years. Conesville received its name from the doctor’s father. The doctor had practiced medicine in the village for over 25 years. The funeral is appointed for Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. (A more full obituary notice will follow later.) --- Dec. 1, 1899 (hand written)
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DEMISE OF OLIVER P. CONNOR---At the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.V. Blanchard at Summit, this county, on the 21st inst., occurred the death of Oliver P. Connor brother of W.H. Connor, of this city. The decedent was a native of Scotchtown, Orange county, New York, and attained the age of 83 years, 4 months and 8 days. On Feb. 7, 1839, he was united in marriage to Mary E. McNeal, the issue of which union was four children, Mary V. Blanchard, of Summit; M.J. Anthony, of Iowa City; E.P. Connor, of Niotaze, Kansas, and Amelia E. Humphrey, of Unity, Iowa. Mrs. Connor departed this life nearly three decades since. Her spouse was one of the county’s old settlers, having resided here constantly since 1856. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at the home of Mrs. Blanchard by Rev. H.R. Osborne, and the remains brought to Muscatine for interment in the city cemetery. --Jan 21 1899 (hand written)
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Death of Mrs. Cooper. -- The final summons was responded to by MRS. ELIZABETH COOPER, at her home, 315 Walnut street, yesterday morning, heart trouble being the cause of her demise. The decedent was a native of Indiana, but had resided in this community since 1854. She attained the age of 73 years, 5 months and days. Religiously Mrs. Cooper was a member of the First Baptist church. Her taking off is grieved over by seven children, they being J. C. Cooper, of San Francisco, Cal.; Mrs. Louise Franklin, of Portland, Ore.; Thomas Cooper of Staples, Minn.; Dell Cooper, of Duluth, Minn.; Mrs. J. A. Irwin, William and Newton Cooper of this city. The funeral will take place from the residence at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. -- Nov. 15, 1901 (hand written)
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An Old Settler Gone.--- At his home in Montpelier township, Sunday night, of old age, occurred the death of John P. Cooper, one of the oldest settlers of this county. Deceased had attained the age of eighty-two years and is said to be the first white man married in Muscatine county. The funeral was held from the late residence this afternoon --Feb 23 – 96. (hand written) --- AN OLD SETTLER. --- John P. Cooper, of Montpelier township and one of the oldest settlers of Muscatine county, died suddenly Sunday night at the age of 82 years. It is said that Mr. Cooper was the first white man married in Muscatine county.
DEATH OF LEVI CORBIN An old settler of Muscatine county, Levi W. Corbin, passed away at the home of his son, James Corbin, in Fruitland township on the 16th last, the period of his earthly pilgrimage being 85 years. He was a man of industry and integrity and for a long time after coming to this section of country was employed on Dr. Horton’s farm on the Iowa City road. Funeral services will be held this morning at the Island church. Interment in the Island cemetery. ---July 14 1897 (hand written)
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OBITUARY-- SANFORD CORIELLwas born near Portsmouth, Ohio January 10, 1832, and died of a tumerous growth on he brain, Nov. 23, 1893, aged 64 years 10 months and 13 days. He came to Iowa in his boy hood days with his parents and resided in Muscatine county ever since. He was united in marriage October 31, 1856 to Miss Lucinda Husted and is survived by his wife and eleven children, one son having preceded him to the better land about eight months ago. The children are Mrs. C. Allison and Miss Grace of Tacoma, Wash; Mrs. J.W. Valet and Mrs. J. McConnaha, of Elsie, Neb; Mrs. J.E. Parker of Arcadia, Neb.; Miss Lucy, of Wilton; George, living near home, and Misses Mattie, Louise, Edna and Amanda, living at home; also by three sisters and four brothers. He was ever a kind and indulgent husband and father.—COM-
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AN OCTOGENARIAN ISLANDER DIES.--Jul 7, 1898 (hand written) -- An old resident of Muscatine Island, HARVEY CORWIN, departed this life at an early hour yesterday morning at the advanced age of 82 years, his death being due to the infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Corwin was a respected citizen, and religiously afflicted with the Methodist church, for many years being one of the trustees of the Island M. E. church. He was a native of Orange county, New York, and resided there until he was 38 years old, following the trade of wagon-maker. Before moving to Iowa he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah M. Prime, of which union eight children were the issue, four of whom survive, they being Mrs. Julia A. Loy of Canon City, Col., Mrs. Alice McDermott of Fullerton, Cal., Mrs. Caroline Fitzsimmons of Brooklyn, Iowa, and George H. Corwin, of Fruitland township. The funeral is appointed to take place Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock from the Island M. E. church.
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Death of Mrs. Margaret Craig.---A message was received here yesterday conveying the sad intelligence of the death of MRS. MARGARET CRAIG at Leavenworth, Ks., and announcing that the remains would be transported to this city for interment. Mrs. Craig died Monday night at 9 o’clock after a protracted illness at the age of 70 years. She was born at Newcastle on the Tyne, England, and accompanied her parents to this country when 18 years old. A year later she was married to John Hague in New York city and 1849 they came west locating in Muscatine and here Mr. H. died the year of his arrival. Nearly thirty-five years ago she was united in marriage to Thos. Craig and they lived happily together until the outbreak of the civil war when he sacrificed his life on his country’s altar.
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THOMAS CRANDOLL Is No More.---An old resident of this community has joined the silent throng in the demise of Thomas Crandoll, who departed this life after a protracted illness which began with a hemorrhage sustained on December 17th, since which time he had been bedfast, heart failure being the immediate cause of death. His death follows two months later than that of his brother, Oliver Crandoll, who died on the 27th of December. Thomas Crandoll was born July 20, 1835, at Cape May, New Jersey. He came to Muscatine when five years of age and lived here ever since. Decedent was never married and is survived by four sisters, Mrs. J. M. Ponbeck, Mrs. R. Fessler and Mrs. Mary Foster, of this city, and Mrs. Elizabeth Perry, of Portland, Oregon. The funeral occurs this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Foster residence, at 716 East Seventh. Rev. J. N. Elliott will conduct the services.
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Feb. 17, 1895 (hand written) --- Perhaps the only nonagenarian in this city, MRS. ELIZA ANN CRINER, departed this life Sunday afternoon at four o’clock at her residence on Walnut street, her demise being due to infirmities incident to old age. A few days ago she fell from sheer weakness against a red hot stove, and though she was badly burned, the injuries were not such as to hasten her death. The deceased was born in Baltimore, Md., in 1802, but for the past thirty-five years she had continuously resided in Iowa. The funeral is appointed to take place this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence, No. 400 Walnut street.
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DEATH OF BRINTON DARLINGTON (1872) --- Just before going to press, we learned of the death of Brinton Darlington, at the Arapahoe Agency, in the Indian Territory, on the 1st of May. He was an old settler of Muscatine, having located here in 1842. He was a good man, in the highest sense of the word. His age was nearly 70 years.
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Died,---In Sioux Falls, Dak., Friday, April 8, 1887, at 11 a.m., of consumption, HELEN L., wife of C. DAVIS, aged 42 years. Deceased was a daughter of S.N. Candee, formerly of this city, and Muscatine society will remember with pleasure the attractive place she filled in her father’s home. The Sioux Falls Press says that for many years Mrs. Davis had been a prey to the disease which finally caused her death. For the last thirteen weeks she was confined to her bed and her death was not unexpected. She leaves a husband and one son, 14 years old, to mourn her departure. The remains were taken to Miles, Iowa, for interment.
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Sep 23/82 (hand written)---By newspaper slip handed to us by Jos. Bennett, we learn that, COL. HORACE DEMING who was an early settler of Muscatine, died recently at Santa Rosa, Cal, in his 87th year. He was a veteran of the war of 1812.
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July 24, 1895 (hand written)-- At the home of her adopted daughter Mrs. John Long of Summit yesterday forenoon at 10 o’clock occurred the death of the venerable MRS. CATHERINE DILL after an illness with paralysis for three months. Mrs. Dill was in her 86th year. She was a native of Pennsylvania but had made her home in this county for fully four decades. She leaves an only son, Amos Dill and three grandchildren of Eldon. Mrs. Dill was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning at ten o’clock from the Long residence. Interment in the Bloomington cemetery.
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Dec. 7, 1868 -- We learn that MR. F. DODGE, residing along Pine Creek, near Fairport, and about eight miles above this city, died rather suddenly day before yesterday. Death resulted from old age.
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DEATH OF THE VENERALBE JOHN DODGE.(hand written – 29 Jany 89) Last Tuesday evening occurred the death of the venerable JOHN DODGE, at his home near Pine Mills. The cause of his death was paralysis and general debility. The deceased was about eighty years of age and had resided in this county nearly a half century. He was a highly respected citizen. The funeral will occur some time to day.
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At the Age of 83 Years.-- The older residents of Muscatine remember MRS. DOLSEN, who resided in this city for a number of years prior to her going to southern Illinois in 1860. Her son, E. H. Dolsen, the veteran shoe man of this place, is in receipt of the news of her demise at the advanced age of 83 years. She lived in San Dobal, Ill., for the past forty years with her son, S. H. Dolsen. In respect to the memory of the deceased the stores of San Dobal closed, business being suspended from 10 to 12 on the day of the funeral.
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On Sunday night, at her home in Wilton township, occurred the death of MRS. PATRICK DORAN, mother of J. M. Doran, who some time ago was an attorney in this city. Her death was very sudden. She was only sick about one hour. She was an old settler in the county and was well along in years. -- May 21, 1899 (hand written)
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Word was received in the city this morning of the death of MRS. WM. DORAN, who passed away this morning about 1:30 at her home three miles southeast of Wilton. Mrs. Doran was one of the old settlers of Muscatine county and was an old lady over 80 years of age. Her death was brought on by the infirmities of old age and paralysis. Announcement of the time of the funeral and a suitable obituary will appear later.
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DUFFIELD. - At her home in Illinois City, March 24, 1890, of paralysis, after one year’s illness, MRS. L. DUFFIELD, aged 42 years. Mrs. Duffield had been a resident of Illinois City for many years. The remains were given interment yesterday.
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Jan. 7th, 1876 died (handwritten)--DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER --- Mrs. REBECCA, relict of James DUNN, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her son, Mr. Kemmel Dunn on Fifth street. Deceased was 83 years and 3 months old, and had been a resident of this place for 32 years. Her husband, “Uncle James” as he was familiarly known, died about seven years ago. Mrs. Dunn was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was greatly beloved by a wide circle of friends for the beautiful ways of her Christian life. The funeral will take place at the residence, on Sunday at 2 p. m.
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(hand written)--MRS. ELIZA N. DUNSMORE died in Muscatine July 6th, 1876 age 63.
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Feb. 1894-- Mrs. MARY A. DWYER died at her home, No. 207 ½ west Fifth street, last evening at 8 o’clock. She had lived in the city many years, and left, besides an aged mother, eight children. The eldest, Mrs. Russell, resides in Muscatine. The others are Mrs. Haifleigh, Milwaukee; Mrs. Maurath, Willie, James, Martha, Philip and Francis, Muscatine. The funeral has not yet been arranged for, but will be announced at a later date.
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Mr. and Mrs. O. W. ECKLE leave us this morning for Chicago. We cannot regard this as a permanent departure, though it may be a long time before Mr. and Mrs. Eckle will renew their residence in Muscatine. Mrs. Eckle was born in this place in 1838, and was the only remaining member of the Viele family who came here in 1837. Mr. Eckle has resided in Muscatine since 1856.
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January 7, 1894 (hand written) -- At his home in Edgington township, in Rock Island county, occurred the death of DANIEL EDGINGTON at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. He had resided across the river for nearly three score years and attained the rare old age of 97 years. His wife died 25 years ago and of their ten children but seven are living.
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JOSEPH EDGINGTON, a pioneer resident of Muscatine county, died at his home in Fruitland township yesterday forenoon at 10:40 o’clock, aged 80 tears. His third wife and six children survive. The funeral is appointed to take place from the family residence at 3 o’clock this afternoon. The interment will be made in the Cedar township cemetery.---June 21, 1893(hand written)
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Died, In Moscow township, August 25, 1881. JOSEPH EVELAND, aged 71 years, 2 months and 3 days. Deceased leaves a wife, nine children, three brothers and three sisters to mourn his loss. Mr. Eveland united with the M. E. church in September, 1833 at North Prairie chapel, and has since lived a life of Christian faithand purity of character. His last words were, “I am going to the better land,” and passed away.
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DEMISE OF WM. FACKELDEY.-- At his home, corner of Eighth and Cedar streets, at 12:17 this morning occurred the death of William Fackeldey, for over forty years a resident of Muscatine. The deceased had been in broken health for a protracted period and on last Sunday morning sustained a stroke of paralysis which rendered him unconscious and resulted fatally shortly after midnight. Mr. Fackeldey was born March 14, 1822, in Duesseldorf, Germany, and in the prime of his young manhood he decided to emigrate to the western world and after making a prospecting tour located in Muscatine, which has continuously been his place of residence since 1856.
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Her Pilgrimage Ended ---The long earthly pilgrimage of MRS. MARY FAHEY closed yesterday morning at 5:30 o’clock when she peacefully breathed her last at her home, 504 West Seventh street. The decedent had been in broken health ever since the death of her husband thirteen years ago, bronchitis and complications being her afflictions, though the immediate cause of this weary, yet patient and resigned pilgrim’s taking off was heart failure. Mary Slattery (Such was her maiden name) was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1828, and when 20 years of age was united in marriage with Patrick Fahey. After a residence of several years in New York they came to Muscatine in 1854. Her husband and three children preceded her to the other world, the surviving children being the Misses Mary and Margaret and Julia, now Sister Emerita of the Sisters of Charity, B. V. M., and now stationed at Rock Island. -- Mar 1, 1900 (hand written)
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Death of a Former Resident---- Word comes from Washington of the death of a former resident of Muscatine, MRS. HANNAH SHERFEY FARNSWORTH, who passed away Sunday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. N. Hood. Deceased was a native of Adams county, Pa., two miles from Gettysburg, her home being on land which afterwards became the famous Gettysburg battlefield. She was 79 years old last December 2d. In 1846 she came to Iowa and was married in 1847. Four children were born to her: Julius R. Farnsworth, who lives near Muscatine; Charles, who died in youth; Ida, the wife of W. N. Hood, of Washington, and Miss Carrie Farnsworth, who teaches in Cleveland, Ohio, but who went home some months ago to care for her mother. Mrs. Farnsworth lived many years in Muscatine, but for the past twelve years has lived in Washington with her daughter, Mrs. Hood. She was a woman of lovable disposition and noble character. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the residence of W. N. Hood and was conducted by Rev. H. R. Stark, of the Presbyterian church, interment being made in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Death of a Former Muscatiner. -- Washington (Iowa) Gazette, 21st: SHEPHARD FARNSWORTH, who died recently in Hot Springs, Arkansas, was a brother of Mrs. W. N. Hood and a former resident of this city. He enlisted in Co. C, 19th Iowa as orderly sergeant and served until the fall of 1862, when he was discharge to accept the position of private secretary to Major Stanton. Afterward he was cashier of the First National bank. His wife was Emma Crabb.
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Died 1884: MRS. PLING FAY, Dec. 15th (hand written)
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Death of BARBY FINK. -- Yesterday morning at 9 o’clock occurred the death of Baby Fink, at her home in Sweetland township, at the age of 69 years. Deceased was born in Pennsylvania in 1831, and died of old age. The funeral services will held at the No. 4 school house Tuesday afternoon, interment taking place in Crell cemetery. She is survived by two sons and eight daughters, her husband having died fourteen years ago on the day she died.
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LONG LIFE CLOSES.-- A long life gently closed when the messenger of death entered the Finke household early yesterday morning and summoned hence MRS. MARIE DOROTHEE FINKE, who breathed her last at 5:20 o’clock at her home, No. 514 East Second street. The deceased was an old settler, having come to Muscatine with her husband in 1847, and her residence in our midst has continued uninterruptedly ever since. She was in her 79th year, having first seen the light of day on January 31, 1818, at Stelarlose, Germany. Five daughters and three sons were born unto her, but only four daughters survive, they being Mrs. Louis Meier and Mrs. Charlotte Frick, of Indianapolis, and Misses Louisa and Mary. Three sons died in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. W. Frick, died in Indianapolis about nine years ago. The funeral appointment will await the arrival of absent relatives.-- Mar 26, 1896 (hand written)
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Death of an Old Citizen -- JOSHUA FISHBURN, an octogenarian resident of Muscatine county, died at 2 o’clock yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. M. Hoskins, in Moscow township, his death being due to the infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Fishburn was a native of Pennsylvania, had resided in this county for about 40 years, and reached the ripe old age of 83 years, 10 months and 4 days. His wife died almost a year ago, and three children survive, they being J.P. Fishburn, Wm. Fishburn and Mrs. Hoskins, all living in this county. The deceased was a respectable and honorable citizen. Funeral services will be held at the Hospkins home at 12 o’clock to-day. Internment in the city cemetery.
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MRS. JOSHUA FISHBURN IS DEAD--After an illness of ten days, Mrs. Joshua Fishburn breathed her last at 11 a.m. Sunday at her home in Bloomington township. Mrs. Fishburn was one of the oldest and most respected of (article ends here). --Dec 1 1895 (hand written)
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Death of Mrs. Joshua Fishburn.---- This morning at 9:30 o’clock, at her residence in Bloomington township, after an illness of ten days, occurred the death of MRS. JOSHUA FISHBURN, and old and highly respected resident of that township. Deceased had attained the ripe old age of eighty-one years and the immediate cause of dissolution was paralysis, the first stroke of which was sustained by her about ten days since. Mrs. Fishburn was born in Cumberland county, Penn., and emigrated to this State some forty years ago, settling in Bloomington township, where she had continued to reside ever since. She is survived by a sorrowing husband and three grown children, John P., William H. and Mr. Anna E. Hoskins. The funeral services will occur at the residence Wednesday at noon and the remains will be interred in the city cemetery.
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Death of Mrs. LAWRENCE FISHER--- A telegram announcing the sad intelligence of the death, this morning at Fairfield, of Mrs. Lawrence Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Peasley, of this county, was received by sorrowing relatives this noon. The message further stated that the remains would arrive on the 9:30 train this evening and that the funeral was appointed for to-morrow, at 2 p.m., at Bloomington. No further particulars were given.
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June 1897(hand written)-MRS. HARRIET VELIE FITCH who was a pioneer resident of Muscatine, died at Beaumont, Texas, on the 23rd, in the 80th year of her age. Her remains are to be buried in Davenport. She was the widow of Dr. Fitch, a prominent citizen of this place in the 40’s, and was a sister of the late Mrs. Newcomb, of Davenport, and of Wm. And S.D. Velie, old settlers of this county, long since deceased.
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GEORGE W. FOLTZ, a resident of this town in 1842, died at Andrew, Jackson county, on the 4th inst of Bright's disease, aged 80 years. -- Feb 4 1897 (hand written)
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MRS. JAMES FOSTER, DEAD.--- Aug 20, 1899 (hand written)--- After an illness of eleven days, Mrs. James Foster, an aged resident of Nichols, departed this life Sunday, her fatal ailment being bowel trouble. Decedent lived in Muscatine county since 1847, having moved here from Pike county, Ohio, where she first saw the light of day on March 14, 1818. Two children survive her going, her husband having departed this life before her. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the High Prairie chapel.
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At Chicago, May 18th , DR. JOHN H. FOSTER, aged 78 years. He was thrown from his buggy nine days before, and his head was so badly injured as to cause his death. He was an early settler at Chicago, having resided there since.
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JAMES H. FRANKLIN died Oct 18th, 1873, age 64 – Sweetland Township.
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DAVID FREEMAN DIES-- Mar 24 1896 (hand written)-- At the advanced age of 88 years death came to David Freeman at his home on Muscatine Island at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday evening, death being attributable to senility. Mr. Freeman was a native of Butler county, Pa., having been born January 9, 1808. He came to Muscatine county to locate in 1813. The funeral is appointed to take place at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the home four miles below the city. Interment in the Island cemetery.
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OBITUARY.---The death of MRS. GERTRUDE FREERS occurred this morning at her residence, 1162 Lucas street. She was born in Holland in 1821 and was married to A. J. Freers in 1850, coming to America in the same year. They settled in Buffalo, New York, where they resided until 1854, coming at that time to Muscatine, where she has since made her home. She was a consistent member of the Holland Baptist church, a loving mother and a kind neighbor. She leaves many friends, who will sincerely regret her death. Those who survive are three sons, William, Henry B., and John H. Freers, and Mrs. S. Erkson, Mrs. C. H. Reesink and Mrs. A. J. Casson. She also leaves a brother and sister in Holland. The funeral will be held at the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. --Sep 2, 1902 (hand written)
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OBITUARY -- Word was received in the city this morning of the death of MRS. MARY FRY at her late home in Cedar township. Mrs. Fry was an old lady in her 86th year, and has resided in Muscatine county since 1855. She is the mother of Mrs. Joseph Morrison living in this city. Mrs. Fry suffered a stroke of paralysis about two weeks ago, and although she rallied somewhat, her advanced years made it impossible for her recovery. -- May 8, 1902 (hand written)
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DIED-- At his home on Moscow road, eight miles from Muscatine, Sunday, January 5, 1890, WM. B. FRYBARGER, aged 84 years. Mr. Frybarger was born in Clermont county, O., but was a pioneer in these parts, living in Muscatine county since 1839. His wife, son, Wilson, of Moscow, and daughter, Mrs. Maxson, of Wilton, survive him. The interment was made yesterday in the family burying ground.
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WM. FULTZ died Dec. 15th, 1879. (hand written)
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DIED---At the home of William Stroup, No. 1397 North Mulberry street, Monday Jan. 25, 1892, of pneumonia, JOHN FYOCK, aged 89 years. The deceased was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, and came to Muscatine forty-eight years ago. His wife preceded him in death many years since. The deceased was ill but four days, for owing to his advanced age he could offer but little resistance to its ravages. One son, Noah, of Wyandotte, Kansas, and Mrs. Wm. Stroup, an adopted daughter, survive him. The funeral took place this afternoon, conducted by Rev. John Fath.
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SETH G. GATES died Feb. 8, 1878 suddenly of heart disease at his home in Cedar Township.
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(hand written)-- Died at his residence in Moscow township Nov. 30, 1876 WILLIAM GATTON age 83 came in 39.
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DEATH OF LOUIS W. GEORGE---This morning at 4 o'clock, at his home on the Burlington road, about eight miles south of the city, occurred the death of Louis W. George, a long-time resident of this county. The cause of dissolution is reported as organic heart lesion, from which the deceased had been suffering for the last six months, but which only became serious during the past two weeks. Mr. George was a native of Ohio. He was born June 3, 1830, at Cumberland and came to this State while yet a young man. He was highly respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and two daughters -- Mrs. Charles Brenner and Mrs. John Bodkins -- who will have the sympathy of friends in their sore affliction.The funeral will be held Friday at (article ends here) --- July 22 1897 (handwritten)
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Another old settler of Muscatine county joined the silent majority who have passed from the scenes of long and useful activity to the rest that knows no ceasing, in the death of MRS. HIRAM GILBERT, who breathed her last at 5:30 a. m. yesterday at the residence of her son-in-law, Sheriff R. O. McGaughey. The cause of her demise was paralysis, with which she was stricken several days ago. Eliza Bennifel, such was her maiden name, first saw the light of day in Wayne county, Indiana, on September 23, 1822. She was united in marriage with Hiram Gilbert on February 13, 1841, in Louisa county. For a long time they lived in Bloomington township, where Mr. Gilbert passed away on March 4, 1887. Their union was blessed with nine children, all of whom survive: Austin …rest of article missing…. June 6, 1899 (hand written)
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OBITUARY.-- RACHEL GLADSTONE, wife of Thomas Gladstone, of Atalissa, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N.P. White, in Nichols, on Wednesday evening. The sorely afflicted patient for one comparatively young in years has borne her terrible sufferings, which seemed at times must be beyond all human endurance, with such patient resignation and marked fortitude as only a heroic and reconciled Christian spirit can. Few mortals, indeed, are so grievously deprived of life’s choicest boon and fewer still suffer in silence and resignedly tat which is so hard to hear.—March 10, 1897 (hand written)
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Succumbed to Pneumonia --- After an illness of four days with pneumonia GANGOLF GOERGEN departed this life at 1 o’clock yesterday morning at his home on North Pine street, in the 68th year of his age. Mr. Goergen was born on April 1st, 1832, at Kehrig, Germany, and came to Muscatine in 1855, since which date he has resided here continuously, having been in the employee of the Hershey Lumber company for 38 consecutive years. On March 19, 1861, he was united in marriage with Miss Katharina Winterstein, who, with five children, mourns the loss of a kind husband and loving parent, the children being Miss Annie, Mrs. Kate Eichenauer, Mrs. Clara Meerdink, Miss Emilie and George Goergen. Decedent was a member of the Evangelical Protestant church, of the German Mechanics’ Aid society, and of the Muscatine City and County Aid association. The funeral is appointed to take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the Evangelical church, Rev. F. G. Klein conducting the services.-- Mar 1, 1900 (hand written)
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DEMISE OF AN OLD RESIDENT -- Dec 17 1896 (hand written) -- Painlessly and without warning the venerable LAWRENCE GOETZMAN, one of South Muscatine's oldest and highly respected residents, passed to his reward eternal at an early hour yesterday morning. The final summons was indeed sudden for only the night previous the deceased, who seemed remarkably hale and hearty for one of his years, was in the most cheerful mood with naught ailing him. A few moments before the spirit left its earthly tenement his breathing suddenly became labored and the household was scarcely aroused ere he tranquilly breathed his last at 3:45 o'clock, succumbing to a sudden cessation of the heart's action due to paralysis. Mr. Goetzman, whose long, active and useful life came to such a sudden close, was a native of Fatherland, first seeing the light of day at Baden, Germa- (article ends here)
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An Old Settler Gone. -- At his home in Seventy-Six township, last night, at 9 o’clock, occurred the death of JAMES GOREY, a long-time and much-thought-of citizen of this county. Mr. Gorey had attained the age of 76 years and the cause of his demise was paralysis. He is survived by a wife, four sons, four daughters and a number of other relatives. The funeral will take place at 10:30 a.m., to-morrow, with services in the Seventy-Six Cathedral. -- Feb. 24, 1897 (hand written)
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MRS. A. GOTTBRECHT, of this city, died at the home of her oldest daughter, Mrs. Will Hager, at Aurora, Illinois, Saturday evening. She had long been a resident of Muscatine, having lived here about 58 years, and being 65 years old at the time of her death. Her husband survives her with four children, Mrs. Will Hager, Aurora, Illinois, Mrs. John Golding, Chicago, Frank and Theodore Gottbrecht, Muscatine. The funeral will be held at the home in this city, 224 Walnut street, Tuesday at 2 p. m., Rev. J. N. Elliott in charge.
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DEATH OF DR. GOODNO-- The Washington D. C., Press of Feb. 8th contains an account of the funeral of the late Dr. D. H. Goodno, held at his residence in that city and largely attended by the members of Kit Carson Post, No. 2, G. A. R. Dr. Goodno was born at Salem, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1810, and moved to Muscatine at an early day. Here he took charge of Old No. 1 school. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in the 37th Iowa and served as adjunct during its time of service. In May 1865 he was appointed a clerk in the general land office, which place he occupied until his death. Dr. Goodno was a staunch member of the Methodist church and was universally known and respected. His wife died some seven years ago.
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DIED,-- At Woodstock, Ill., April 29, 1891, after a few days’ illness, of pneumonia, JAMES E. GRAHAM, aged 66 years, 5 months and 7 days. The deceased was born in Canton, Conn., Nov. 22, 1827. He came west and settled in Muscatine about 1854. He was one of the firm of Graham Bros., and was engaged in the drug business about twenty years. He was married in Muscatine county, Nov. 20, 1867, to Alice M. Sherfey, who, together with two children, Harold E. and Howard W., survives him. He left Muscatine in 1873 and since then had made his home principally in Chicago.
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MARTIN GRAY of Grandview, Louisa County died Sep 18th, 1878 age 81 yrs and 10 ms born in Miflin Co., Penn. Came to Iowa 1839.
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Died,---At Muscatine, July 14, 1887, of the debility of ago, MRS. ELIZABETH GREEN, aged 94 years, 4 months and 3 days. Funeral from the late residence, corner of Mulberry and Sixth streets, Friday, July 15, at 4 p.m. Deceased was a native of Maryland. She came with her husband, the late Michael Green, to Muscatine in 1839 or 1840. She leaves one daughter, Mary Ann Green, with whom she has made her home during her widowhood.
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Mrs. MARGARETTA (Bupp) GREENBLADE, who died Feb. 28th, at the advanced age of 77 years, 8 months and 5 days, at Columbus City, was one of our old settlers, having come to Muscatine in 1854. She was for half a century a most worthy communicant of the U. B. church. Her remains were laid to rest Thursday at Columbus City beside those of her husband, Rev. Henry Greenblade, who died in 1887. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. B. Hix, of this city. She was a sincere Christian and is survived by three children.
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Word was received yesterday that MRS. ASA GREGG, an octogenarian resident of Wapsinonoc township, and one of the earliest settlers of this county, had passed away. June 2, 1891(hand written)
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DIED.- At her home on East Hill, May 18, 1890, MRS. SARAH GRITTON, aged 28 years. The deceased had been a resident of that section of the city for many years and enjoyed the esteem of many. Her husband and a young son mourn her untimely demise. The funeral exercises were held at the late residence at 10 a. m. yesterday and the interment took place at the Friends’ cemetery.
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The Late MRS. GROSCHELL. --Salt Lake Tribune: The funeral of the mother of Mr. Oscar Groschell will take place today. The lady lived for thirty-five years in Muscatine, Iowa. She had a great home there and a large family. One by one of her children took up his or her burden until ten years ago Oscar went back, found his mother living in the great house and brought her here that he might be near her. When she left Muscatine the local papers paid beautiful tributes to her worth. Her husband died fifteen years ago, and since she came here she has merely in the twilight of a great calm waited for the coming of the night and stars. Now she had fallen asleep and with all tenderness, will, today, have her last couch spread, and the last good nights spoken.
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MRS. CONRAD HACKER. The end came suddenly, before most of her friendsa and acquaintances knew that aught ailed her. A few days before she had suffered a heavy fall, the shock producing paralysis of the throat and subsequent hemorrhages that proved fatal, the patient quietly falling into the sleep that knows no waking at 2:30 o’clock Sunday morning. The maiden name of deceased was Elizabeth Becker, she being a native of Pennsylvania, and born on a farm I the vicinity of Pittsburg, on Decem-….(article cut off)….
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The Old Settlers of this county will mourn the loss of NATHANIEL HALLECK, who breathed his last at his home in Goshen on the 26th inst. In the old pioneer days Mr. Halleck figured conspicuously in public life as Clerk of the Court and was highly esteemed for his many virtues. Mr. Halleck died in the 76th year of his age.
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WILLIAM A. HALTER PASSES AWAY--After a week’s illness with la grippe, William A. Halter departed this life Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at his home on Chestnut street, between Front and Second. Mr. Alter was born in Lebanon, Pa., on October 1, 1824, and came to this city in 1874, and in recent years was engaged in conducting a lodging house. Besides his wife, a sister, Mrs. Lyman Nutting, of Lebanon, Pa., a brother in Arkansas, and a half sister in Minneapolis, survive. The funeral service will be conducted this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence by Rev. Klein, of the German Evangelical church.--- Jan 22 1899 (hand written)
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JAMES HANEY, for over 40 years a resident of Muscatine county, died this morning of paralysis, at his home over 221 East Second street. The deceased was born in Dublin, Ireland, 66 years ago, and came to America in his young manhood. After a short stay in New York he came to Muscatine and had since resided here. He had been a paralytic for the past two years, suffering the third attack Thursday. He is survived by two daughters and one son. The time of the funeral has not yet been decided on.---Nov. 25, 1898
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At his home in Sweetland township, June 23, 1883, 11:30 a. m., JOSEPH N. HARKER, aged seventy-five years, nine months and twenty-three days. Funeral services at the house on Tuesday, June 26th, at 10:30 a. m.
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Word has just been received of the death of LEMUEL HARKER, an old soldier and a former resident of this county, which occurred several weeks ago, at Kalona, Iowa. He left surviving a wife and three sons, William, living at Park Place, Charles, of Versailles, M and Almon, whereabouts not known. Interment took place at Kalona.
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Feb. 26, 1894 (hand written) ABIEL HEALEY died At Wilton, Muscatine County, Iowa.
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AUNT POLLY HEDIKER died at 12:20 o’clock this morning at the residence of her son, Joseph Hediker, at 316 East Second street. The deceased sustained a paralytic stroke last Monday and entered a comatose condition yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The venerable lady was well known in this community in which she resided for more than ....(illegible) century. She attained the age of 87 years. Her son, Joseph, and a large circle of friends mourn her departure.
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Died--- JOSEPH HEINLY Oct. 30, 1885
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JOHN L. HENDERSON of West Liberty died Mar 21—96 [hand-written]
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A WEST LIBERTY MAN DEAD--SAMUEL HENDRICKSON, a pioneer settler of West Liberty, passed away yesterday at noon, of a complication of diseases induced by senility. Deceased was an upright and highly regarded citizen, who had reached the ripe age of four score years and three, he having come to this county in 1837.
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Nov 7, 1894 (hand written)--SAD NEWS--The many friends of MRS. B. F. HERSHE (nee Emma Banks) will regret the hear of her death, which took place at Trenton, Mo., yesterday, of paralysis. She was the daughter of A.T. Banks, long since deceased, one of the first settlers and most prominent citizens of Muscatine, sister of Col. Lyman Banks, better known to the present generation of our citizens. She was married about twenty years ago to Ben. F. Hershe, son of the late Jacob Hershe. Soon after their marriage they removed to Ft. Madison, thence to Des Moines and finally to Trenton, Mo. On receipt of news of Mrs. Hershe’s death, yesterday, A.B. Hershe, brother of her husband, and Mrs. Dr. Hershe, a sister, went to Trenton to attend the funeral.
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Death of MRS. CATHERINE HESS -- The venerable Mrs. Catherine Hess, who for the past ten or twelve years has been deprived of sight, passed peacefully to her eternal sleep at the home of her son, Adam P. Hess, No. 1119 East Front street, this morning, at 6:30 o’clock, old age being the cause. She was born in Germany, and had resided in this city for a great many years, being the relict of the late Peter M. Hess, who died about twenty-two years ago. She was 74 years of age the 11th of last month. Deceased is survived by two sons and three daughters, they being Adam P. Hess, of this city, Mrs. Elizabeth Holler, of Nebraska, John Hess, of Millersburg, Mrs. Teresa Schultz and Mrs. Johanna Neinner, of Chicago. The funeral will take place from St. Mathias church next Monday morning at nine o’clock. -- Jan 28, 1898 (hand written)
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MRS. ELIZABETH HESS Dead.--- At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kate Stellrecht, on Iowa Avenue extension, near West street, last evening at 8 o’clock, from ailments incident to old age, occurred the death of Elizabeth Hess, mother of Jacob Hess, at the advanced age of almost eighty-nine years. Deceased was a native of Germany, born in Melcherlaus, Hessen, October 31, 1807, where she was united in marriage to George Hess in 1854, coming to America a short time afterwards and locating in Muscatine, where they continued to reside until death called them both, Mr. Hess preceding his wife some twelve years ago. She is survived by two children, Jacob Hess, the well known harness dealer, and Mrs. K. Stellrecht, both of this city. Mrs. Hess was a devoted member of the Allbright church and led the life of a consistent Christian.
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Sept 22, 1894--MRS. MARY WEAVER HILL Mrs. Mary Weaver Hill died suddenly of heart disease in Tipton on the 22d ult. In 1844 she came from the east to Muscatine with her father’s family and was married to W.W. Hill in 1854.
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From Monday’s Daily – Death of MARY HOLZHAUER. --Mrs. Mary Holzhouer died at her home, 1078Hershey avenue, yesterday evening, at 5:10, from a complication of diseases. Deceased was born in Sidney, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1840. She had been sick for the past four years. Mrs. H. came to Muscatine when she was ten years of age, and has been a highly respected citizen ever since, being warmly esteemed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, George Holzhauer, Sr., four daughters and three sons, all of whom reside in Muscatine. -- July 24, 1899 (hand written)
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ALICE A., infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. HOOPES, Monday, Dec. 18, 1893, at 8 a. m., aged ten days. Funeral services from the residence at 2 p. m. Tuesday, which will be private on account of sickness in the family.
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The funeral of MRS. ELIZABETH HOOPES occurred Monday at 11 o’clock, at the Friends’ church. Mrs. Hoopes had been making her home of late with her son, Thomas Hoopes of Lake township. Mrs. Hoopes had attained the age of something near 80 years, and was an old resident in the country, and had many friends. The funeral was largely attended.-- February 11, 1899 (hand written)
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MATTIE BUTLER HOOPES was born Dec. 21, 1858, and died at her home in Pike township, Muscatine county, Iowa, at 12:30 o’clock, Aug. 3, 1895. She was converted under the ministry of Rev. H.E. Wing. In a morning service as he preached from Joel 5-14, “Multitudes, Multitudes in the valley of decision, for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision,” she gave her heart to God and her hand to the M.E. Church at High Prairie, in which she lived a consistent Christian life until the Master called her from service to reward. She was united to Mr. John A. Hoopes in marriage Sept. 5, 1894, and for nearly eleven months graced her home with her lovely Christian graces. Her husband and infant son with parents, brothers and sisters mourn their great loss. The funeral took place at the High Prairie church, Monday, Aug. 5th, Rev. H.N. Smith preaching the sermon from St. John, 14-1. Hundreds of sympathizing friends were present and extended their heartfelt sympathy in this great affliction.
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An Old Resident Gone. --- At the home of William Lawrence, in Fruitland township, near the head of Keokuk Lake, this morning, at an early hour occurred the death of S. P. HOPSON, after a brief illness from senile pneumonia. Deceased was an old resident of this county having emigrated here from his native State of Ohio in 1850, and being formerly a resident of the Island, just below the city. He leaves surviving his son Addison, of Fruitland township, by a first marriage, and three children by a second union. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 o’clock from the Lawrence home, the place of his death.-- Mr. Hopson died Janny 15 1896 (hand-written)
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Died --- This morning the 24th 1871, WILLIAM G. HOWARD, in the 63d year of his age. The funeral will take place from the family residence on Water St on Sunday after.
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The late JOHN HUBACHER was born in Berne, Switzerland, March 20, 1838, and was therefore nearly 54 years of age. He was united in marriage with Miss Clara Miller in this city. He was a good citizen, a kind father and a valued friend and his death is mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral has been appointed for to-morrow afternoon at two o’clock from the family residence on Logan street.
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Death of NICHOLAS HUBACHER--- The numerous friends and acquaintances of our esteemed and long-time resident, Nicholas Hubacher, will regret to learn of his demise, which occurred at 8:30 o’clock last evening, after a lingering illness. The funeral appointment has not yet been announced. --May 31- 94-(hand written)
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DEATH OF MRS. WM. HUBBARD --- The death of Mrs. William Hubbard occurred last night at her late home in Lake township after a week’s sickness following several months’ of poor health. Mrs. Hubbard has resided in Muscatine county with her family for forty years. They first settled in Seventy-Six moving to Lake about twenty years ago, where they have since remained. She was sixty years of age and leaves to mourn her demise, her husband, four sons and one daughter. The sons are: Drs. J. W. and F. A. of Columbus Junction, and Henry and Joe, who are at home. The only daughter, Miss Kate, also resides at the parental home. Mrs. Hubbard was a member of the Catholic church and was a woman of worth who stood high in womanly qualities and in the respect of her neighbors. The funeral will be conducted at St. Matthias church Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. -- Sep. 13, 1900 (hand written)
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DEATH OF J. B. HUMBERGER.- Mar 21, 1896 (hand written)-- The final summons were answered by J. B. Humberger this afternoon about 1 o’clock at the residence of W. S. Richie, on East Third street, death coming peacefully and apparently painless. Deceased had been in failing health since 1893, having at that time suffered a stroke of paralysis, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. He was born in Chambersburg, Pa., in 1817, coming west and locating in this city about 1856, when he entered the employ of W. H. Stewart, the old-time shoe merchant, with whom he remained for nearly twenty years. About eight years ago, in company with his wife, he moved to Chicago, where his faithful spouse was taken from him by death about two years since. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and the latter part of his life was marked by a serene and placid faith in the Christian religion. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. H. Benson, of Siloam Springs, Ark., and Mrs. Jessie Gard, of San Jose, Cal.
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June 17, 1878 (hand written) -- The funeral of COL. DECIUS HUMPHREYS took place to-day from the residence of Seth Humphreys, son of deceased. Rev. Gallagher was the officiating clergyman, and the following persons acted as pall bearers: F. H. Stone, Wm. Chambers, Richard Cadle, John Barnard, C. Houser and James Cattell.
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Died 1884: GEO. W. HUNT, Aug. 5th (hand written)
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Obituary --JOHN HUNTSBERGER was born in Lancaster county, Pa., Oct. 12, 1819. Died Feb. 3, 1900, aged 80 years, 3 months and 22 days. He was married to Mary Aldinger on the 17th day of February, 1846. There were born to them six children, four daughters and two sons, all of whom are now living, except John, who died in Muscatine county, October, 1874, aged 25 years. The living ones who are left to mourn a dear husband and father are Mrs. Mary Huntsberger, wife of deceased, aged 76, and the children’s names are Mrs. Wilson Toyne, of Muscatine county, Mrs. Joseph Yoder of Johnson county, Mrs. B. B. Knott of Tama county, Samuel Huntsberger, of Iowa county, and Mrs. William Huffman of Iowa county. Mr. and Mrs. Huntsberger moved to Muscatine county in 1858, and engaged in farming there until the spring of 1887, when they moved to Iowa county and have lived there since that time.
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The heartfelt sympathy of friends will be tendered Mr. and Mrs. D. V. JACKSON in their sudden bereavement, in the death of their sweet LITTLE DAUGHTER, which died Friday afternoon of congestion, aged ten weeks. The funeral will occur at 2 p. m. to-day. June 5, 1891(hand written)
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DIED,--At 5:20 p. m., Saturday, June 12, 1880, of spinal affection, MRS. SARAH A. JACKSON, consort of James Jackson, in her 71st year. Deceased was born in Sherburne, N. Y., Sept. 6, 1808, and was married to James Jackson, Dec. 12, 1847. The family have resided in Muscatine twenty-six years, where the subject of this notice was known and esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances for her many domestic virtues. With her husband she was a member of the Congregational Church, and by her daily walk and conversation adorned her profession. For more than two years past she had been an invalid, suffering at times the most intense physical pain—so great, indeed, that death seemed like a relief. She leaves a husband and sons and daughters to bless her memory and to receive the deepest sympathy of the community. The funeral took place at 4 o’clock this afternoon from the Congregational Church and was largely attended.
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MR. JACOB T. JEAN died Nov. 26, 1896. (hand written entry)
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MRS. JANE JOHNSON, for thirty-eight years a resident of this county, breathed her last at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at her home in South Muscatine. Mrs. Johnson was a native of England and attained the age of 68 years and 6 months. Her death is mourned by five children, Wm. Johnson, Mrs. Lydia Vanatta, Mrs. May Pitchforth, Mrs. Ed. Randleman, and Thomas Johnson, all of this city. The funeral occurs from the residence at 2 o’clock this afternoon. -- Oct. 3, 1897 (hand written)
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Death of a Patriotic Lady. --The American Monthly Magazine for September contains an obituary of Mrs. SARAH ANDERSON KENDRICK, who was formerly a resident of Muscatine. She died in Cincinnati, July 5, 1895, at the age of 73 years. She was a sister of Major Robert Anderson, the hero of Fort Sumter. Her biographer states that she was married at Chillicothe, O., July 4, 1848, to Andrew D. Kendrick, a young attorney, and a few years later removed to Muscatine, where Mr. K. died in 1858. It may be added that an elegant monument marks the grave of Mr. Kendrick in the Muscatine cemetery. He was the possessor of considerable farm land in this county. Mrs. Kendrick returned to Ohio, making her home in Cincinnati, where during the war she was actively devoted to the Union cause, having charge of the Cincinnati military hospital for 18 months, and was highly complimented for her work by Gen. Burnside. She died possessed of a fair estate, which she divided by will among her six nieces.
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Demise of MRS. M. J. KILE -- Word came from Nichols yesterday of the death of Mrs. M. J. Kile, one of the early residents of Pike township. She breathed her last yesterday morning and her remains will be laid to rest this morning in the Swickard cemetery. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. W. H. Keyser at the Nichols M. P. church at 1 o’clock. -- Oct. 3, 1899 (hand written)
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Death of a Former Muscatine Citizen.---A. C. KILE, of this city, received a dispatch to-day from Sandusky City, Ohio, announcing the death to-day of his father, WILLIAM KILE. The deceased was born in Licking county, Ohio, in 1807, and migrated to this state shortly before the breaking out of the rebellion. At the beginning of the war, he enlisted in Co. B, of the 37th Iowa, under Col. G. W. Kincaid, known as the Greybeard Regiment. This veteran is survived by four sons and three daughters, viz: A. C. Kile, Muscatine; Wm. N. Kile, Elizabeth Martin, Sallie L. McClain, Plain City, O., Elijah N. Kile and Jane N. Coldsberry, Perry, Iowa, and Avrie Kile, Hoopston, Ills.
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DEMISE OF MRS. SARAH KNAPP.--- Another aged resident of Wilton township has joined the silent majority in the demise of Mrs. Sarah Knapp, relict of the late Charles Knapp, who succumbed Tuesday evening at 5;30 to a complication of ailments. The deceased was born in Sussex county, New Jersey, and reached the high age of 83 years. She came to Iowa in 1854 with her husband and settling upon a farm in Wilton township continued to reside, there until summoned hence. Five children grieve over the departure of their venerable mother, they being David S., residing in South Dakota; Charles L., of St. Joseph, Mo.; A. H., of Durant; Mrs. Mary Knowles, of Creston; and George S., of this county. The time of the funeral will be announced later. Janny 15 1896 (hand-written)
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Death of DAVID JOHNSON -- Mrs. Frank Platt, of this city, has received the sad news of the death of her father, David Johnson, who departed this life last Saturday at his home in Pueblo, Col. The remains will be transported to Muscatine for burial. Old settlers will remember Mr. Johnson as a pioneer in these parts who in the early days followed the occupation of carpenter. -- Nov. 11, 1899 (hand written)
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JOHNSON – At his home in Fairport, September 18, 1891, of diabetis. JAMES JOHNSON. Deceased was born Feb. 21st 1810, at Berslan, England, and came to America in 1841. He settled at Bonapart, Iowa in the spring of 1843. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Barber, March 17th, 1850. He moved to Fairport and this county in March 1867, and has resided there ever since. He leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn his loss. The children are, Emma G., wife of Stephen Noland, residing near Conesville, and Effie L., wife of J. E. McElroy, of this city.
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Jan 17, 1895 (hand written)---At her home in Sweetland township yesterday occurred the death of the venerable JUDITH FRY JOHNSON in her 87th year. The deceased was a native of Weare, New Hampshire, but had resided in this state for the past forty years. Her death was due to general debility. The funeral is appointed to be held Saturday.
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Demise of MRS. W. F. JOHNSON. ---Death came as a relief to Mrs. W. F. Johnson yesterday morning when she succumbed to a lingering illness at her home No. 608 west Second street. The maiden name of deceased was Sarah Woodbury and she reached the age of 66 years, 3 months and 5 days. The time of the funeral has not yet been appointed.---Feb 12th 1894
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DEATH OF MRS. W. H. JOHNSON.--Former Resident of Muscatine Dies in Honolulu.---Word was received in the city yesterday concerning the death f Mrs. W. H. Johnson, a former resident of Muscatine, which occurred ten days ago in Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. Johnson was stricken with paralysis about a year ago, and had been sick all of that time, although at the last her death was a sudden one. Mrs. Johnson died on the 24th of last month, and the news of her death will be heard with regret by all of her friends in this city. She will be remembered in Muscatine, as she was formerly a resident of this place. Her maiden name was Fannie McNaughten, and she lived in Wilton many years before coming to Muscatine. Her husband was a mill owner and prominent citizen of Wilton, and later came to this city where he was a county official and a politician of some prominence. Her husband and three children, Merle, Alice and Helen are left to mourn her loss. – Dec 24, 1901 – (hand written)
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PASSED QUIETLY AWAY--MR. JAMES KANE, SR., died peacefully at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Russell, a few minutes before 11 o’clock last night. He was a native of the grand old County Kerry, Ireland, that gave us the immortal Daniel O’Connell. He was a resident of Muscatine county for the past forty-two years, and was one of the largest land owners during that time in Wilton township. He leaves four children to feel especially his loss, viz: James and John, Mrs. Nellie Russell, Mrs. Maggie Mitchell and a host of friends. --Aug 16 1898 (hand written)
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AT THE AGE OF 88 YEARS--The town of Fairport mourns one of its early settlers, GEORGE KECK, who was widely known and generally respected. He passed away Sunday morning at 6:45 o’clock and was 88 years of age. His aged and sorrowing wife and five adult children survive. The funeral is appointed to take place this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o’clock. --Jan 22 1899 (hand written)
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DIED--At the home of Joseph Huber, in Lake township, Monday Feb. 11, 1895 at 9:30 p.m. MATTHIAS KEIFER, of apoplexy, aged 64 years, 11 months and 9 days.Deceased was a resident of Lake township for many years and in the late war served for four years as a member of the 11th Regiment of Infantry. The remains will be brought to the city tomorrow afternoon and the funeral will take place from John Huber’s residence, at the corner of Tenth and Sycamore, at 9:30 o’clock Thursday morning, the remains then to be taken to St. Mary’s church, of which he was a member and where, at 10 o’clock, the services of the church will be …...
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OBITUARY. --- MRS. KELLOGG at the advanced age of ninety years recently died at the home of her daughter in St. Louis. She formerly resided, prior to the war of the rebellion, with her family at the old site of the town of Salem, just east of Wyoming Hill. Her husband, David Kellogg, was a member of Co. “B” 37th Iowa Inft—‘Gray Beards.” Her three sons, Frank, Henry and Nelson, were members of Co. “A” 11th Iowa Infantry. The family was originally from Vermont, and noted for its intense patriotism and loyalty to the Union during the war.
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Feb. 1894-- A dispatch was received to-day by George Lefever announcing the death of ALEXANDER KENNEDY, jr., at Golden, Colo., yesterday, of pneumonia, after three weeks illness. He was about 36 years of age. He was born in Sweetland township, this county, and resided here for many years. He left a wife and four children. His wife is a sister of Mr. Lefever, to whom he was married Dec. 9, 1880, in Bloomington township.
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Death of Mrs. F. Kramer. -- Yesterday afternoon at 3:40 o’clock occurred the death of MRS. FREDERICK KRAMER, at her home on Lucas Street, death being caused by dropsy. Mrs. Kramer was born in Germany, June 20, 1835, and consequently was in her 67th year. When a miss of seventeen summers she came to Muscatine and had resided here continuously since. Four sons and four daughters mourn her death, which came to terminate three weary months of sickness. Religiously decedent was a member of the German Baptist church. The funeral will take place from the residence, 1068 Lucas street, on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
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DIED,-- At her home in South Muscatine, No. 1087 Burlington Road, MRS. CHRISTIANA BARBARA KUEBLER, at noon, Monday March 12, 1888, of old age and catarrhal fever. Deceased was one of the old settlers in the county, having resided in Muscatine over 40 years. She was born in Wurtenburg, Germany,and married Jacob Kuebler after arriving in America. Her husband and four children, Miss Rosa, John, William and George survive her. The latter lives in Omaha. The funeral will be announced when advices are received from him.
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DIED.--December 6, 1893, at 2:20 a.m., in Memphis, Tenn., of la grippe and pneumonia, MRS. ANN LAGRILLE, aged 87 years, 6 months and 16 days. Mrs. LaGrille was born in the walled city of Chester, England, May 20, 1806. She came to American in 1813. She married and raised a family of six children in New York City. She came with her husband and children to Muscatine in January, 1859, and lived here until 1872, when she removed to Memphis, where she resided until her death. Three children are left to mourn her demise: Louis LaGrille and his sister, Mrs. Sara A. Elliott, of Memphis, and T.J. LaGrille, of this city. Mrs. LaGrille was a member of the M.E. church for about seventy years. Truly a mother in Israel has fallen.
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MRS. LADY died recently at St. Louis at the advanced age of 72 years. She was a daughter of Charles Fish, an old settler of Muscatine and her first husband, Ban Howland, assisted in surveying the town plat of Bloomington, now Muscatine, about sixty years ago.
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The venerable DANIAL LAKE, one of the old time residents of the county whose dangerous illness was noted in these columns in our last issue, succumbed to paralysis at 1 o’clock Thursday morning at his home in the country. The deceased had not been in the best of health for several years, but his last illness confined him for only the past two or three weeks. He reached the ripe old age of 77 years. The funeral services will be held at the Melpine Presbyterian church at 1 o’clock this afternoon.---Aug 30, 1894
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Demise of Mrs. Lang -- MRS. MARGARET LANG, an aged widow residing at 399 Bartlett street, the home of her son-in-law, August Jasper, peacefully departed this life yesterday morning. The decedent has been a long-time resident of this community, coming to this city in 1858 in which year she was united in marriage to the late Leonard Lang, who passed away six years ago. Mrs. Lang was a good Christian woman, who will be mourned most by those knowing her best. A son and two daughters survive, they being William Lang, residing at Eighth and Broadway, and Mrs. August Jasper, and Mrs. A. H. Kohlhammer, of this city. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, they being John Hahn and Mrs. C. Steinmetz, of this city, Paul Hahn of Moscow, and Mrs. Alteneder, of Fairport. The funeral is appointed to take place Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence, Rev. F. C. Klein of the German Evangelical church officiating.
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Death of Mrs. Lawler -- The venerable MARY LAWLER departed this life at her home on Lucas Grove road after an illness of two months. The decedent was in her 80th year, having first seen the light of day in the beautiful Emerald Isle in 1821. In 1850 she crossed the briny deep and for the past half century resided in Iowa and during her long residence and upright life won the good will and esteem of the many who knew her. Her husband, the late James Lawler, preceded her in death several years ago. The surviving children who mourn the death of a noble mother and good Christian are Mrs. Eliza Dumphy, of Atchison, Kan., James Lawyer and Mary Walton, of this city, Peter Lawler, of Lake township, Mrs. B. Bennett, of this city, and Mrs. Maggie Van Zant, of Lake township. The funeral is appointed to take place Wednesday morning at 11:30 from St. Matthias church, of which deceased was a devoted member. Interment will be made in the cemetery in Seventy-six township.
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DIED, at his home in Wilton, Iowa, Sept. 15, 1892, of dropsy and paralysis, superinduced by an attack of grippe two years ago, S. L. LAWRENCE, aged 82 years, 6 months and 14 days.
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An Old Island Resident.--- One of the old-time residents of Muscatine Island, WILLIAM LAWRENCE, residing in Fruitland township near the head of Keokuk lake, departed this life yesterday morning, after a brief illness, from senile pneumonia. Mr. Lawrence was a native of the Buckeye state, coming from Ohio to this locality 46 years ago. He was for a con… (article cut off)….
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Death of W. L. LAWRENCE---March 16, 1893 William L. Lawrence, of Fruitland township, died yesterday afternoon of blood poisoning, at his home near Fruitland. The deceased was born ai.ed on the Lawrence homestead, having lived in Muscatine county all his life. He was the son of W. D. Lawrence, who settled in Muscatine county in 1848. He was 40 years, 8 months and 20 days old, and leaves a wife and three children, two sons and one daughter, besides other relatives, to mourn his death. The funeral services will be held to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock. Interment in the Wagner cemetery.
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DIED-LEE – At the residence of her son, in Seventy-Six township, on April 8th, MRS. MARY LEE, aged 77 years. Deceased was a sister of Robert Beatty, and came to Iowa at the same time. Three children survive her – Mrs. Margaret Ewing, of Mercer county, Ill., and Isaac and Robert Lee, of Seventy-Six township. Funeral was held from the family residence on April 10th.
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DEMISE OF MRS. LEFFINGWELL.--- The sad intelligence has been received by relatives in this city that Mrs. W.E. Leffingwell, widow of W.E. Leffingwell, deceased, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.S. Hodge, in Maquoketa, at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday morning, aged 69 years. Mrs. Leffingwell had resided with her daughter for many years. Six years ago she was nearly suffocated with coal gas. It poisoned her system and she never recovered from its effects.
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Death of WM. LEWIS - Theron Thompson is in receipt of a message announcing the death of his uncle, William Lewis, who died in Nebraska. Mr. Lewis was formerly a resident of Goshen township, this county, and a highly respected citizen. The remains were transported to West Liberty, where they will be interred in the Timberlake cemetery today.
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DIED -- At midnight, May 17th, 1883, MRS. AMANDA LILLIBRIDGE, aged 68 years. Deceased was a native of Connecticut, having been born in 1815. She came to Muscatine at an early day with her husband, he having been prominent and influential among the pioneers of this county and city. Funeral to take place from the residence of the son of deceased, Chester Lillibridge, on the Avenue, at a time yet to be announced.
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On the 8th day of March, of dropsy of the heart, NAOMI C. LILLIE, age 27 years, 5 months and 11 days. Sister Lillie was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Rhodes, and was born in Muscatine County, Iowa, on the 25th of September, 1853. Left motherless at the age of seven years, she came to this county to reside with her aunt, Naomi I. Lillie; was married to D. L. Lillie on the 1st of Jan., 1874. She was a faithful wife and true friend and was beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and infant son to mourn her loss.
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Died 1884: MRS. ELIZABETH MAHAN, Feb. 8th (hand written)
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MRS. MICHAEL MALONEY passed away yesterday morning at 3:30 o’clock at the family residence on East Hill in her 58th year. Deceased was a resident of this city for two score years and was known as a good neighbor and friend. Her death is mourned by her husband, two sons and two daughters. The funeral is appointed to take place Friday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Matthias church. Nov. 1893 (hand written)
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DEATH OF GEORGE MANLY April 6th 1891 (hand written)-- George Manly, one of our oldest colored citizens, died suddenly yesterday, about noon, of pneumonia. He was taken sick only on Saturday but refused to go to bed, though suffering great distress, and finally died while seated in a chair. He was about 78 years of age. Funeral to-morrow at 2 p. m. from the family residence in the western suburbs.
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DIED-- At Linton, Des Moines county, Iowa, Jan. 7, 1891, of Bright’s disease, WILLIAM H. MARSHALL, aged about 70 years. Deceased was a resident of Muscatine and vicinity about 40 years, first as a merchant and afterwards as a farmer in Bloomington township. For four or five years past his health had been poor. He and his wife went to Linton last spring to live with their son, Charles, who is farming there. Four sons and three daughters beside the widow survive. The daughters are Mrs. Fannie Kerr, living near Muscatine, and Mrs. Attie Barnard and Mrs. Hattie Barnard, both living in this city.
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Old Settlers’ Meeting,-- At a meeting of the Old Settlers, held at the City Hall Oct. 21st, 1879, on the death of MRS. BENJAMIN MATTHEWS, D. C. Richman, President, stated the object when, on motion of D. C. Cloud, Messrs. A. Clark, S. Foster and C. B. Ogilvie were made a committee on resolutions. It was also resolved that we attend the funeral in a body.--- P. JACKSON, Sec’y
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Mrs. Maurath at Rest-- Aug. 23, 1898 (hand written)-- At her home, 700 Cedar street, occurred the death of MRS. VINCENT MAURATH, Sunday morning, she breathing her last at 10:15 o’clock. The decedent had been ill with stomach trouble since last June and failing gradually, became so feeble four weeks ago that she was confined to her bed, the spark of life growing fainter until she was unable to speak, though she remained conscious to the last. Her sufferings were great, and yet she bore the pain with the patience and fortitude of a -- (article cut off) --
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A Pioneer Dead -- The funeral of T. J. MAXWELL, Sr., was held at 2 o’clock Saturday at Coneville, Iowa. Mr. Maxwell was born in 1827 in the state of Indiana. He came to Iowa with his parents when a small child. He located in Muscatine county in 1863, where he lived until his death. Mr. Maxwell was a very successful farmer. He was the owner of 700 acres of land. He was one of the wealthiest men in Orono township, and held in high esteem by all persons. He leaves a wife, five sons and two daughters to mourn his death. -- Dec. 9, 1899 (hand written)
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Journal May 1st 1868 ---Intelligence has been received in this city announcing the death of HON. AULAY McAULAY at Leavenworth, Kan., last Thursday. Deceased was an old resident of Muscatine, having been one of the earliest settlers. He was mayor of this city in 1852, and was about 55 years of age.
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Aug. ’90 (hand written)--The Muscatine circle of Old Settlers will regret to hear of the death of MRS. JOHN A. McCORMICK, in San Francisco, news of which was received yesterday by Muscatine relatives. Mrs. McCormick was visiting a niece in San Francisco at the time of her death, the particulars of which are not given, but as she had attained her 74th or 75th year, it is supposed that she succumbed to the infirmities of age. -- Mrs. McCormick will be remembered as one of the most refined and charming ladies who graced the society of Muscatine from its earliest settlement to the beginning of the war. She was a daughter of Virginia and besides being dowered by the personal attractions of her sex to a marked degree, she was distinguished for a charm of manner which was notably inbred with the sex of the Old Dominion.
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Death of Robt. McCurdy--- ROBERT McCURDY, the venerable father of ex-Sheriff Dan McCurdy, of this city, died at his country residence, three miles north of Coneville, Muscatine county, Monday, Oct. 15, at 3 o’clock a. m. He had been sick all summer with stomach trouble, which ultimately caused his death. Robert McCurdy was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, March 19, 1821. He moved to Iowa in September, 186--, and has since been a resident of this county. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters. The sons are: William, of Colorado; L. C., of Portland, Ore.; Allen, living at the home place, and Daniel, of Muscatine. The daughters are: Mrs. R. Jones, of Madison, South Dakota, and Mrs. W. Moffat, of Waterloo, Iowa. The funeral has been appointed for Tuesday at 1:30 p. m., taking place from the residence.
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Demise of MARY McEVOY -- At six o’clock Saturday evening occurred the death of Mrs. Mary McEvoy at the home of her son-in-law, two miles and a half above Fairport. Mrs. McEvoy was born in Ireland, May 16, 1824, coming to Muscatine in 1854. She had only been sick one month, and leaves three children to mourn her death, Mrs. Thomas Sherry and John, of Fairport, and Peter, of Muscatine. The remains will be brought here on the 7:58 train to-morrow morning and will be taken to St. Mary’s cemetery for burial. The services will be from St. Matthias church. Mar. 10, 1900 (hand written)
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DIED: Of consumption, at the residence of her son-in-law, William Horsley, in this county, August 10th, Mrs. GRACE McGILL, aged 75 years and 2 months. The deceased came to this State in 1839 – then a territory – and has been a resident of the county since 1847. She was converted at an early age, and never lost her confidence in Christ or cast aside her Christian obligations. Dying after a lingering illness, she was “only waiting” for the event, and passed away in great peace.
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The venerable JOHN McGREER, Sr., who was one of the early settlers of this city and for the last forty years a resident of Drury township, is no more. The aged gentleman recently showed the effects of senility and failed rapidly, breathing his last at 7 o’clock last evening at his home across the river. Mr. McGreer was well known to all of our older citizens and it will be with regret that they will learn of his demise. A more extended obituary notice will appear later. The funeral is appointed to take place Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, the cortege proceeding to the family burying ground on the old Miller homestead in Mercer county. – Oct 1895 (hand-written)
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An Octogenarian Gone. -- Feb 17, 1897 (hand written)-- The venerable MRS. JANE MEERDINK, relict of the late G.J. Meerdink, departed this life yesterday morning at her home No. 600 West Seventh street, at the ripe old age of 83 years. Deceased was a native of the Netherlands, coming from Holland to America in the year 1846, locating near Rochester, N.Y. and after living there for three years came to Muscatine, this place having been her home for the past 48 years. The immediate cause of Mrs. Meerdink’s death was dropsy, which confined her to the sick room for ten days, though she had been in failing health for the past year. Her departure is mourned by five sons and one daughter, J.H., Mrs. H.J. Hyink, William and Albert, of this city, Benjamin, of Sweetland township, and C.J., of Des Moines. The funeral announcement awaits the coming of absent relatives.
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DIED -– At her home on east Seventh street, Wednesday, May 14, 1890, at 9 a.m, MARY K. METEER, aged [53 or 58] years and 29 days. The deceased was a relict of a veteran and leaves a daughter to mourn. The funeral took place at 10 a.m. Thursday from the family residence, and the interment was made in Klein’s cemetery in Moscow township.
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With the Silent Majority -- A message was received yesterday conveying the tidings of the demise of ANDREW J. MILLER, a former resident of this county, and the father of our well known townsman, Joseph K. Miller. He attained the age of 75 years and was an estimable citizen and man of affairs. His death occurred on the 2d inst., at Tacoma, Washington, he having removed from Muscatine about twenty years ago. His son, Joseph, of this place, and daughter, Mrs. George Johnson, of Chicago, are the surviving children. -- Jan, 1898 (hand written)
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DEATH OF C. E. MILLER.-- C. E. Miller, a highly respected and long-time resident of this vicinity, passed away last evening at ten o’clock after a lingering illness of twelve weeks with consumption. The sad event occurred at the home of Barney Miller in Bloomington township, a brother of the departed gentleman. He was well advanced along life’s pathway, having passed the 57th milestone in his life. Mr. Miller was born in Germany and came to this country with his parents when he was but four years of age. They came directly to Iowa and this section, where Mr. Miller has resided ever since, having thus been a resident here for over fifty-three years. One daughter, Miss Nora, of Muscatine, and also two brothers and three sisters, are left to mourn his loss. The funeral will be held from the home at which he died in Bloomington township to-morrow.
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DUST TO DUST! -– The funeral of MR. FREDICK MILLER, the whilom proprietor of the old Muscatine Hotel, will take place in Wilton, his recent home, to-morrow (Friday) at 3 p. m. The burial will occur at the Wilton cemetery. Friends of the family, and old settlers particularly, are invited to attend. (Feb. 21, 1883 hand written)
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JOHN MILLER, died Dec 29, 1870 aged 71 yrs lived on Cedar River.
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DEATH OF ALEXANDER MOORE, IN ATALISSA-- The silent reaper has again visited Atalissa, and taken another of Goshen township’s old and respected citizens. On last Friday evening Mr. Alexander Moore died at his residence in Atalissa, at the age of 76 years. Mr. Moore was at an early day a merchant in the village, and afterwards bought a farm, where he resided till after the death of his wife, when, becoming too feeble for farm life, he sold the farm and bought property in Atalissa, where he gradually declined until the spark of life went out. He was buried last Sunday at Oak Ridge cemetery, near West Liberty. Mr. Moore leaves one son and five daughters to mourn his death.
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At Less Than Cost.---I am positively selling boots and shoes at less than cost to quit the business. Now is the opportunity.
JOS. MORRISON.
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Tuesday, July 6, at 11:30 o’clock, at his home in Bloomington township, of typhoid dysentery, MR. JOHN MOSER, aged 47 years.Funeral at the Congregational church at 3 o’clock. Funeral cortege will leave the residence at 2 o’clock.
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Demise of EMILY MOXLEY -- Mrs. Emily Moxley, wife of John Moxley, of 1104 Hershey avenue, passed from this life yesterday afternoon at about four o’clock, after an illness of only six days with typhoid-pneumonia. The end was expected by none of her relatives or friends, and came with great sorrow to the family. The funeral services will be conducted to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. -- Jan. 25, 1900 (hand written)
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May 17, 1874 (hand-written) -- MRS. MOYLAND , a resident of this county for the last thirty years, died on Sunday at her home near West liberty. – She was a lady nearly seventy three years of age, and possessed numerous relatives and acquaintances all over the county. Her funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
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Death of Mrs. JOHN MUCHA -- At 4:15 this morning, just as grey ... (article cut off)..
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Summoned Hence -- A welcome release from protracted suffering came with the final summons to MRS. SARAH J. MULL, wife of B. F. Mull, yesterday afternoon at 3:50 o’clock at her home on Sycamore street, between Second and Third. The fatal ailment to which deceased succumbed was cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Mull first saw the light of day at Dayton, Ohio, and attained the advanced age of 71 years, passing away on her birthday anniversary. She was united in marriage to Mr. Mull on May 1st, 1850, and three years later they came to Muscatine to make their home. Religiously deceased affiliated with the Baptist denomination, and for forty-seven years she had been a faithful communicant of the church. The time of the funeral will be announced later. -- Nov 30, 1897 (hand written)
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DIED.--At noon Jan. 31, JOHN MURPHY, aged 82 ½ years. Mr. Murphy was born in Wexford County, Ireland, and came to Muscatine in May, 1850, where he has resided ever since, with the exception of two years spent at Iowa City. He and his aged wife, who survives him, have been members of their son’s (Phil. J. Murphy’s) household for a number of years. The deceased had been in feeble health for some time, but his death was hastened by an accident—a fall down stairs which he unfortunately received last Tusday evening.The funeral will take place Monday at 10 a. m., from St. Matthias Church. The procession will leave the house a few minutes before ten.
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A PIONEER GONE---MRS. MYERS--Apr 22 1896 (hand written)--- Mrs. J.B. Mark departed for Burlington last evening, called thither by the death of her mother, who suddenly passed away Wednesday evening of apoplexy at the advanced age of 77 years. Deceased was formerly a resident of this city, being a pioneer settler of Muscatine, afterwards removing to Burlington. Her husband preceded her to the better world many years ago, she being survived by four daughters, Mrs. J.B. Mark, of this city; Mrs. Kimball, of Chicago; Mrs. Wagner, of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Mrs. Burkmast, of Burlington, with whom she has made her home in late years.
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Relatives in this city have been apprised of the death of Mrs. CATHERINE NEIDIG, who died of apoplexy last Friday at the home of her son-in-law, J. B. Overholzer, at David City, Neb., at the advanced age of 81 years and 19 days. Deceased resided in this place a quarter of a century ago, when she was known as a prominent and active member of the U. B. congregation and contributed liberally of her means to the erection of the first church built here by that denomination. She was a cousin of Hon. Benj. Hershey and a sister-in-law of Mr. Isaac Neidig, of Muscatine. A son, A. H. Neidig, formerly editor of the Marshalltown Republican, but now located in Los Angeles, and two daughters, Mrs. Emma Steele, of North Dakota, and Mrs. Overholzer, of David City, survive.---April 21, 1893(hand written)
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Obituary.-ELIZABETH Adams was born December 3, 1824, in Bedford county, Pa. She was married to Joseph NELSON, November 10, 1845, in Coshocton county, O. They located in Muscatine county, Ia., in the fall of 1854. She departed this life April 11, 1887, having attained the age of 62 years, 4 months and 8 days. She had always been a firm believer in religious principles and at the time of her death a consistent member of the Reform Church at Conesville, Iowa. Three children have passed on before. The husband and four children still survive to mourn her loss, with a large circle of friends.
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LAID AT REST---Jany 30 1897--The funeral of MRS. AMELIA NESTLEBUSH, whose death occurred Saturday afternoon, at her home on West Front street, after a protracted illness with gangrene, was held this morning with appropriate services in St. Mary's church, and quite well attended. Mrs. Nestlebush was one of the pioneer settlers of Muscatine county, having resided here nearly half a century. She was born May 5, 1815, in Hessen Cassel, Germany, and consequently reached the age of 81 years, 8 months and 25 days. She is survived by three children -- William, of Omaha; Anthony, of St. Joseph, Mo.; and Mrs. Cal. Towers, of this city. Of late years she had been a member of the Catholic faith.
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A message was received yesterday by Mrs. Joseph Ineichen, announcing the death of her sister,MRS. WILLIAM NESTLEBUSH, at Omaha, on Thursday evening, after an illness covering a period of two years. Mrs. Nestlebush was well-known in this city, where the family resided for many years prior to their removal to Omaha. The maiden name of decedent was Julia Dean, and she reached the age of about 60 years. Her husband and seven children survive, they being John Nestlebush, Mrs. Kate Morrisey, Mrs. Debbie Ford, Mrs. Nellie McGugin, James and Fred, of Omaha, and William, of Muscatine. The remains will be brought to this city for burial. The funeral service will he held at 8 o’clock this (Saturday) morning at St. Matthias church. -- June 5, 1902 (hand written)
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DEMISE OF HON. PLINY NICHOLS--At 8:30 o'clock Sunday night, at his home in Wapsinonoc township, occurred the death of Hon. Pliny Nichols, after an illness of eleven days. The deceased was an honored and representative citizen of this county, in which he lived for forty years. He attained the age of 72 years and is survived by his wife and five children. He was a member of the Iowa House in the 18th General Assembly and of the Senate in the 19th and 20th General Assembly. A more extended obituary notice and funeral announcement will appear later.
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SAMUEL NICHOLS - Died Aug. 18, 1870. (handwritten)
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DEATH OF ADAM NOLLARD.-- At the home of his mother, Mrs. Christena Nollard, at 308 West Sixth street, occurred the death of Adam Nollard, at nine o’clock yesterday morning. The decedent was never physically strong, being subject to periodical convulsions, though the immediate cause of his death was dysentery. He had been a resident of this city since birth and was 52 years of age. Besides his mother, two brothers survive, they being Jacob Nollard, of Kansas City, and George Nollard, of California. Rev. J. Jans, of the German evangelical church, will conduct the funeral service at the West Sixth street home, on Friday afternoon, at 3 o’clock.
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Gone to Her Reward -- The venerable MRS. CHRISTIAN NORR was translated from scenes earthly to the better world at an early hour yesterday morning, her death being due to dropsy, superinduced by a stroke of paralysis. The deceased was a daughter of Germania, but in early life left the land of her birth to come to America, this city being her home for many years. She was a kind neighbor, firm friend, and a truly good woman. Her death is mourned by her husband, two daughters and one son, the latter being Joseph Winkler. The funeral appointment will be announced later.
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DIED--- Of bronchitis, at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. Mills), in Huron, Desmoines county, Iowa, Jan. 26th, 1876, MRS. MINERVA OLDS, wife of G. Olds, at the age of 71 years and 3 months. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral, Saturday, Jan. 29th, at 10 o’clock a. m., at the M. E. Church, Lone Tree, Johnson county, Iowa.
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May 4, 1878 (hand written)--CHARLES T. OLMSTEAD, now in Des Moines, a blind man 72 years of age, claims to be the oldest Iowa settler now living. He landed where Dubuque now stands in the spring of 1826, finding there but three white men, all of whom are now dead. He worked the first mine of lead ore in Iowa, at a point seven miles west of Dubuque. The old man is now an object of charity. His wife takes in washing and he earns what little he can by pounding coal and doing such few other jobs as his sightless condition will allow.
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DEATH OF WM. O’TOOLE-- This morning at 6 o’clock occurred the death of William O’Toole at his home in Seventy-Six township, the cause being attributed to old age more than any particular disease. He was born in Ireland, in the County of Wicklow, and had reached a high point in life’s ladder, being 86 years of age at his last birthday. He was an old settler and long-time resident of this section of the country, having come to Iowa in 1851 from Ireland, and making it his home continuously up to the time of his death. He is survived by two sons, James, of this city, and Patrick. The time of the funeral is set for 10 o’clock Monday morning and will be held from the Seventy-Six township church. -- Dec. 30, ’98 (hand written)
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Another Old Settler Gone.-- Word came to the city this morning that LEVI B. OVERMAN was killed by being on the railroad crossing. It is said he was standing on the track and being absent-minded permitted the locomotive to knock him off. He was carried to his home seemingly not much hurt but in about two hours he was dead. Mr. Overman was one of the oldest settlers and the owner at one time of Overman’s ferry but for the past twenty years he has lived in Atalissa. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter. He was a soldier in the Mexican war.
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Word has been received of the death of JOBE PALMER, a former resident of Goshen township, this county, which occurred a few days ago of la grippe at Lockland, O. He located in Goshen in 1846 and built the first flour mill operated in that part of the county and which still stands. Many of our old pioneer residents entertain kindly recollections of the deceased.- March 1894 -
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JOHN PANTEL is no More -- Jany 27, 1899 (hand written)-- At his home in Sweetland township occurred the death of John Pantel, on the afternoon of the 27th. In his 78th year, cancer of the stomach being the cause of his death. He was a native of Germany and came to Muscatine county in 1857, residing here ever since. Religiously he was a member of the German Congregational church. His death is mourned by two daughters and four sons. The funeral services will be held this afternoon. Interment in the Fairport cemetery.
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Laid to Rest-- The remains of the late Mrs. D. M. PARHAM arrived on this morning’s Firefly from Burlington accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and son, of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Parham, of St. Louis; William and Theodore Parham, of Wichita, Kans., and Mrs. Emerick, of Reading, Pa. Carriages and friends were at the train to meet them and the cortege at once proceeded to the cemetery, where Rev. E. C. Paget committed the remains to the grave, using the Episcopal burial service. The pall-bearers were: A. Jackson, Henry Jayne, J. S. Patten, P. Stein, Charles Page and T. D. Smith. --- July 25th, 1893 (hand written)
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A venerable and respected resident of Bloomington township for many years, GEORGE PARKS, expired very suddenly Thursday night, his fatal affliction being appoplexy. Deceased was a native of Ohio and came to Muscatine county thirty-five years ago, where he had resided continuously ever since, following the vocation of farming. The funeral will take place Sunday at 1 p. m. from the family residence near Spangler’s chapel in Bloomington township, Rev. S. H. Parvin officiating.
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Obituary -- LEWELLEN PARRY was born in New Castle county, Delaware, December 21, 1838. Died April 11, 1898, at the age of 59 years, 3 months and 21 days. He was the eldest son of David and Lydia Hollingsworth Parry. In 1847 he moved with his parents to Chester county, Pennsylvania. In 1853 he became a resident of Ohio, making his home in that State until September, 1855, when he moved with his parents to Iowa, settling in Goshen township. He was married to Catharine Stotler, in January, 1867. Seven children have blessed this union: Chester C., Henry H., Lulu L., Ada K., and Elsie I., who are living at home, Delevan and Margaret dying in infancy. He was a kind husband, affectionate father and a kind and obliging neighbor. By his quiet and unassuming way, he had won a large circle of friends. ,BR />
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Sep 10, 1874 -- MRS. LYDIA PARVIN, late of St. Louis, whose funeral will take place to-morrow at 10 o’clock, from the Presbyterian church, was a resident of Muscatine from 1839 to 1845, and was known to all old settlers as a woman of great worth and universally beloved. She will, by her own request, be buried in the lot in the old cemetery where lie the remains of her mother, who died in 1839, and of her son’s wife (Lafayette Parvin) who died in 1851.
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Death of MRS. MARTHA PARVIN.--At the Old Ladies Home on North Mulberry street, yesterday morning, occurred the death of Mrs. Martha Parvin, relict of the Hon. John A. Parvin, who preceded her in death fifteen years ago. Mrs. Parvin was in her 80th year and senility was the cause of her demise. The funeral is appointed to take place this afternoon at 3 o’clock.
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Death of FRED PHELPS Fred. Phelps, a well-known inmate at the county farm, passed away this morning. “Uncle” Fred., as he was better known, will be remembered by many residents of the city. He is survived by his wife, who also lives at the farm. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock.
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MRS. MARY A. PHELPS Dead-- At the county infirmary at an early hour yesterday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Mary A. Phelps, and as she dropped dead, the supposition is that heart disease was her fatal ailment. Mrs. Phelps was the relict of the late Fred S. Phelps, who died on the 27th of last April. She was a native of Natchez, Miss., her maiden name being Mary A. Paul. She was married in the south June 4, 1835, and the couple were hale and hearty when they celebrated their golden wedding fifteen years ago. Mr. Phelps during his long residence here engaged in merchandising, the lumber and livery business, and fitted up a photograph gallery for his adopted son, not having had any children of his own. The surviving relatives are Mrs. A. O. Phelps, of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. I. V. Garvey, a niece of the deceased. The funeral is appointed to take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the county farm. -- Sep. 18, 1900 (hand written)
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DIED- At 1:55 a. m., Saturday, June 12, 1880, of malarial fever, MRS. PASCALENA P. PHELPS, aged 61 years. Mrs. Phelps was born at Natchez, Miss., in 1819, and moved to Muscatine in 1842, having made this place her home ever since. She leaves four sons—Lorenzo A. and Joseph P.—live in this place. The others—Charles and Almanzo—live at Cairo. The daughter, Miss Nannie, also lives here, making her home with her brother, J. P. She and her mother returned only three weeks ago form the South, where they had spent the winter, and where, it is now thought, Mrs. P. contracted the disease which caused her death. The deceased was a devoted mother and a kind neighbor and friend. The funeral took place from the residence of J. P. Phelps, on Third-street, nearly opposite the City Hall, at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon.
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DIED -- Monday, January 2, 1893, at 12:30 a. m., at her home in South Muscatine, of paralysis and asthma, Mrs. CATHERINE POWERS, aged 78 years. The deceased was a native of Ireland and had been a resident of Muscatine for nearly forty years. She had been suffering with asthma for some time and on Friday was stricken with paralysis, from which attack she never rallied. She is survived by her aged husband and four children. They are: James Powers, of Idaho; Mrs. Lizzie O’Brien, of Kansas; Mrs. Adam Hartman and John Powers, of Muscatine. The funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s church to-morrow (Wednesday) morning at 9 o’clock.
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Funeral of Mrs. Price -- This morning at the family residence on Pine street, the last tokens of respect were paid to the late MRS. J. PRICE, who was well known and universally loved in this city. The poet well said that “the pomp of power leads but to the grave,” but the reward of a life that has been well spent is farther than the grave. The body rested amid floral offerings of rare beauty, bearing with their perfume the thoughts of sorrowing friends. Rev. H. D. Herr conducted the ceremony, and the many friends present was a testament to the popularity of the deceased. The remains were consigned to their final resting place in the city cemetery. -- Jan 25, 1900 (hand written)
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OBITUARY.---F. F. Randleman, of 612 West seventh street, received the sad news yesterday of the death of his mother, MRS. M. M. RANDLEMAN, which occurred Thursday at the home of her daughter in New Castle, Ind. Mrs. Randleman was a resident of Muscatine up to about six years ago, when she went to New Castle, Ind., to live with a daughter there. Mrs. Randleman was born in 1838. The cause of her death was heart trouble and an aggravating case of la grippe. The remains will be brought to Muscatine, arriving this evening at 4:35. The deceased is survived by six children, four daughters and two sons. One daughter lives in Indiana, one in Marengo, and another in Seventy-Six township. She has one son in Cedar Rapids, and the other is J. F. Randleman, of this city. The arrangements of the funeral will be announced later.
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REBECCA RANKS, an inmate of the poor house, died yesterday, aged 110. She was born in Germany but had been in this country from 40 to 50 years. Aug 1885.
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DEATH OF W.H. RAUB--Sweetland township lost an old settler and a valuable citizen in the death of W.H. Raub at one o’clock to-day. He had been in poor health for some time, caused by a tumor of the stomach. At 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, he was seized with convulsions, from which he did not rally.Mr. Raub was born in Warren county, N.J., May 1, 1826, and was therefore 70 years of age. He removed to this county in 1855 and resided till his death on one of the largest and best farms in Sweetland township. His wife and several grown up children survive him.
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NELLIE RAWNTREE. —At Fairfield, Friday, April 26, at 3 o’clock p.m., of typhoid fever, Nellie, only daughter of H. C. Rawntree, aged 19 years and 11 months. The funeral took place on Saturday at 6 p.m. Deceased had many acquaintances in Muscatine who will deeply mourn the untimely end of one so lively in character and womanly graces.
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Sudden Gloom -- Aug. 7, 1896 (hand written)-- At her pleasant suburban home on Roscoe avenue, MRS. JOHN REDINGTON departed this mortal life yesterday afternoon. The tidings of her demise came with shocking suddenness to the friends of the departed and caused them inexpressible sorrow. It was not known to most, if not all of them, that she was ill, for her illness was of brief duration. She was seized with a violent attack of bilious diarrhea on Sunday evening on returning homeward from a pleasure drive, and though skilled attention was vouchsa fed to the patient it was powerless to stay the ravages of the ailment, as she grew rapidly weaker until she closed her eyes gently and was gone, the tortured body sinking to rapturous repose and the spirit winging its way to the haven of rest eternal at the hour of four o’clock.
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DIED.-- At her home in Muscatine, corner of Broadway and Fifth streets, on Sunday, March 11, 1888, MRS. CATHERINE REDMOND, aged 86 years. Deceased was born in Ireland and was an old settler of Muscatine, having lived here 37 years. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning at 8 o’clock from St. Matthias, conducted by the Father Laurent.
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DIED IN HER 82ND YEAR--July 28 1896 (hand written)--Intelligence of the death of a former resident of this county, MRS. RICHARD RICHARDS, was received by relatives in this city yesterday. The venerable woman died Tuesday at her home in Greene county, whither her son J.W. Richards departed Sunday evening to be with her during life’s closing hours. The deceased attained the ripe old age of 82 years. She was the relict of Richard Richards, who preceded her in death. They had been early settlers of Goshen township, this county, and there resided for a long time, enjoying the good opinion of neighbors. A family of five children, three sons and two daughters, were reared by them and became useful and honorable members of society. The cause of the old lady’s demise was senility. Those who knew the deceased had sincere regard for her and will be pained to learn that she also has joined the silent old settlers who have gone before.
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DIED -- In Seventy-Six township, Muscatine county, Sept. 23, 1883, of consumption, MRS. MARIE RICHARDSON, aged 68 years 9 months and 28 days. The deceased had been a resident of this county for 33 years. She was a sister of the late Col. G. W. Kincaid. Her husband, Wm. Richardson, and three children survive her. The remains were interred in the Kiser cemetery in 76 township, Sept. 26th.
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Nov 14, 1894 (hand written)-- ANTOHER OLD SETTLER GONE-- MRS. MARTHA RIPPEY died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Longstreth, in Seventy-Six township, on Saturday evening at 6 o’clock, aged seventy eight years. The deceased was born in Indiana and came to Muscatine county, Iowa, in 1846, and had resided here ever since. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Emma Van Horn, of Fairbank, Iowa; Mrs. Marla Meeker, and Mrs. Sarah Longstreth, both of Seventy-six township; also, one son, N.M. Rippey, of Columbus Junction. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at one o’clock in Letts.
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OBITUARY.-- MRS. DANA ROBBINS.-- From Tuesday’s Daily--- John A. Robbins, of this city, received the news this morning of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Dana Robbins, of Galesburg, Ill. The deceased had been an invalid for a number of years. She leaves an only daughter, Mrs. Helen Dinsmore, of Galesburg, to mourn her loss. The remains will be brought to Muscatine for burial, and the funeral will take place from the Congregational church at 5 o’clock, either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon, the time not having been definitely settled.
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At the home of her brother, Joseph Franks, occurred the death of MRS. POLLY ROCK on Tuesday. A short time ago she suffered the fracture of an arm in falling and from this injury she never fully recovered and it doubtless tended to hasten her demise, attributable to the infirmities incident to old age. She was one of the early settlers of Wapsie township and was in the 80th year of her age. Two sons, two sisters and three brothers survive.--- N 19 1895 (hand-written)
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An old resident of this county, AARON ROMIG, passed away in his 76th year, in Wilton township on the 4th inst. He was born in Allentown, Pa., March 20 1820. He came west and located in...(article cut off)..
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ADOLPH ROMAIN, an aged citizen of Wilton township, died very suddenly at his home on Tuesday evening. The funeral occurred to-day. ---“Jane”. October 16, 1894.
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CHARLES E. ROSENMUND DEAD--With the announcement of the death of Charles E. Rosenmund, which occurred at his home, No. 1074 Hershey avenue, last night, at 11:40 o’clock, South Muscatine loses one of its best and most respected citizens. Mr. Rosenmund had been in a critical condition, for several weeks past and death came not unexpected. His ailment was nervous prostration, which terminated in paresis with fatal results. --July 30 1896 (hand written)
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JACOB RUBELMANN died at Wilbern, Nebraska, February 26, 1898. The remains were taken to St. Louis for burial. Jacob Rubelmann came to Muscatine in the spring of 1842 or ’43, with his parents, who built a tan-……(article cut off)…
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DEMISE OF JOHN C. RYAN--The summons to lay aside mortality came to John C. Ryan shortly before four o’clock Sunday afternoon at his Chestnut street home. He had been wasting away for some time under the ravages of an abscess of the lungs. Mr. Ryan was born in Kings county, Ireland 65 years ago. When twenty years of age he came to America and after two years spent in New York came to Iowa and has resided here constantly since 1854. Besides his wife, five children mourn his going, they being Mollie, John, Charles, Matilda and Clifford. The funeral is appointed to take place this (Tuesday) morning at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s church.
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Sept 10, 1894 (hand written)-- A large concourse of friends attended the funeral of the late MRS. MARY RYAN yesterday. The services were held at St. Matthias church which was filled with those who had come to pay the final mark of respect to one of Muscatine’s old settlers. In his discourse Rev. P. Laurent gave a sketch of her life she having resided in Ireland, France and Wales before coming to this country and Muscatine her home for so many years, and paid deserved tribute to her distinguishing traits of character, her unselfish devotion, unserving faith and simple kind heartedness. The cortege that followed the remains to their last resting place was one of the longest ever seen in the city. The pall bearers were A.M. Winn, John Van Lent, Wm. Callahan, P. Welsh, T. Fahey and John Reddington.
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Death of Mrs. WM. SCHAEFER.---Yesterday afternoon at 2:45 o’clock occurred the death of Mrs. William Schaefer, at her home, 921 Cedar street. The decedent had been ailing for the past year, but was bedfast for only one week. Wednesday night she quietly sank into a comatose condition, remaining insensible until she breathed her last. Senility was the cause of death. Mrs. Schaefer was born in Hessen, Germany, and attained the age of 79 years, 5 months and 4 days. She came to this country in 1860, continuing to reside in Muscatine ever since. Her husband, a son, Henry Schaefer, and two daughters, Mrs. John Bloom and Mrs. Chris. Klopp, survive to mourn her going. The funeral will probably occur on Sunday afternoon.
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Another old-time resident of Muscatine, CHARLES SCHERMER, Sr., has joined the vast majority, having passed away late Thursday night. The deceased had been suffering from a complication of diseases and was in his 73d year. Mr. Schermer was a cabinet-maker by trade, but in recent years led a retired life. His aged wife and three sons, Charles, Gus. And John, mourn his loss. The funeral is appointed to take place to-morrow from the residence on east Second street.
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Mrs. MARY SCHERMER died at noon yesterday from heart trouble at her home on East Hill. She was a long-time resident of this city and had attained the age of 78 years and four months. The funeral is appointed to take place from their residence at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon.---Feb. 17, 1893.(hand written)
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Death of GEORGE SCHMIDT, Sr. -- At 8 o’clock yesterday morning occurred the death of George Schmidt, Sr., at his home above Fairport, in Sweetland township. The decedent had been ailing only a few days, the cause of death being lung trouble. Mr. Schmidt was a native of Germany and came to Muscatine county in 1855, residing here continuously ever since. Religiously he was a member of the German Evangelical church. He attained the age of 73 year and 1 month. Those who mourn his death are his widow, two sons and two daughters. The remains will be transported to Muscatine by train tomorrow (Saturday) morning, and at 8:30 the service will be conducted by Rev. Klein at the German Evangelical church on Sycamore street. -- Mar. 29, 1898 (hand written)
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DIED -- At his home in Montpelier township, Saturday, Dec. 8, 1894 at 2 o’clock a.m. after a lingering illness of almost a year, of stomach trouble, JOHN HENRY SCHMIDT, aged 74 years, 9 months and 2 days. The deceased was born in Holstein, Germany, and emigrated to America in 1847. He lived in Davenport till 1870 and since resided on his farm in Montpelier township, Muscatine county, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Fredericka Caroline Zabel, in October, 1855, who survives him, with one son, John, and two daughters, Lena and Mrs. Frank Nugent. The remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Prairie cemetery.
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Mrs. Scofield Passes Away -- The venerable MRS. HANNA SCHOFIELD succumbed to pneumonia yesterday morning at her home in the shadow of the bluff four miles west of the city. About a dozen years ago her husband passed away, since which time she has resided alone, her relatives all living at a great distance. The maiden name of deceased was Hannah Uhl, and the age attained by her was 74 years.
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Hand written entry: March 4, 1899 MARGARET SCHWAB died.
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Capt. SAM SCOTT Engaged in Mining with The Father of the James Boys.---- DUBUQUE, Ia., Aug. 17.- {Special.}- Capt. SAM SCOTT of this city stated at the early settlers’ picnic that he is the oldest living white settler in Iowa. He came here Sept. 15, 1832, and has lived here ever since- sixty-two years. At that time he engaged in mining with the father of the notorious James boys in Langworthy Hollow.
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WILLIAM SEAWRIGHT, for many years a resident of Fruitland township, this county, but who moved to Davenport, Nebraska, about two years ago, passed away last Monday at the home of G. W. Seawright, cancer of the face and general debility being the cause of his demise. Mr. Seawright was in his 84th year. Four sons survive, they being A. W., of Stafford, Ks., G. W., of Davenport, F. H. and L. W., on Muscatine Island. The remains were transported to Muscatine, and the funeral services will be held this (Thursday) morning at 10 o’clock at the Island church. -- Jan 3, 1897 (hand written)
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A Former Merchant Dies -- LUKE SELLS, for many years engaged in the dry goods business in this city, died last Sunday in St. Louis. He was a member of the firm of Lemp & Sells, whose location is now occupied by Bennison Bros.’s Boston Store, and built the J. A. Bishop home on East Fourth street, where he lived for a long time. By marriage he was connected with the Dolsen, Reese and Maxson families, and is kindly remembered by a large ……end of article missing…. May 21, 1899 (hand written)
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Dec. 29, 1892---The grim reaper has again entered the fast thinning ranks of the old settlers. FRED. SHEELEY, who came to this country in 1848, died of heart disease at his home in Lake township yesterday morning, aged 77 years. One brother, Andrew Sheeley, survives. The funeral is appointed to take place this afternoon at 1 o’clock from the late residence of deceased.
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JOHN SHEELY died Dec. 30th, 1878.(hand written)
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Aug. ’90 (hand written) --- Another of the county’s old settlers, JOHN SHELLABARGER, who has been active among us for over forty years, and who was a familiar figure to the farmers in the southern part of the county, has gone to the better land, having died yesterday near Letts.
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Demise of J. SILVERMAN.--A telegram has been received by Hon. Samuel Cohn conveying the sad tidings of the death of a former resident of Muscatine, Jacob Silverman, who passed away suddenly at Cincinnati on Sunday last. Decedent attained the age of 77 years. For years he was associated with his brother in the clothing business, the firm being succeeded by that of S. & L. Cohn in 1870, in which year he moved to Cincinnati. Mr. Silverman was one of the Cook, Musser & Co. bank, and was a public spirited and enterprising citizen. He was a brother-in-law of Samuel Cohn, who in company with Henry Wasserman attended the funeral in Cincinnati.
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Death of MRS. SAMUEL SINNETT -- Just as the JOURNAL was going to press word was received of the death of Mrs. Samuel Sinnett, at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the age of 78 years. Although she had been in failing health for two years past, her death will be a sad surprise to the public. It will be remembered that her 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated about two weeks ago, Oct. 31st. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, viz: Mrs. O. B. Donaldson, of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; Mrs. R. B. George, of Chicago; and Misses Jennie and Belle, at home; also, Samuel T. and Charles E. Sinnett, residents of this place. A more suitable obituary notice will appear later. Time of funeral not yet fixed.
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A FORMER RESIDENT.-- MRS. CLARISSA SMITH, daughter of Mrs. J. B. Hawley, a pioneer resident of Muscatine, passed away recently at Santa Rosa, Cal. A paper published at that place thus announces the sad event: “Mrs. Clarissa Smith, whose death was announced last week, was born in Green county, Pennsylvania, August 13, 1832. She died at her home near Santa Rosa, Dec. 17th, her age being 63 years, 4 months and 4 days. Her parents, Thomas and Sarah Morford, moved to Muscatine county, Iowa, in 1838, and were among the first settlers there. Her mother is still living there, being 85 years old. She was married to Henry W. Smith, Nov. 25, 1852. The came to Sonoma county, Cal., in April, 1882. She leaves a husband and one daughter, Mrs. James Ellis, who with many relatives and friends mourn her death. Mrs Smith’s parents were leading members of the Methodist Episcopal church, with which she united early in life.”Janny 21, 1896 (hand-written)
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Obituary -- MRS. ELENOR SMITH departed this life January 15, 1899 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Young, at the corner of Front and Orange streets. Mrs. Smith had been ill for the past six months, the cause of her death being paralysis. She was born in Butler county, Pa., and attained the age of 70 years, 2 months and 6 days. One sister, Mrs. Eyrich, and two brothers, William and Anderson Campbell, survive, as do also two daughters and two sons, Mrs. D. Young, Mrs. Joseph Whittaker, Alouzo and Horace Smith, all of this city. Religiously decedent was a devoted member of the M. E. church, having joined the Methodist denomination at North Prairie at an early day. The remains will be laid to rest in the Klein cemetery. Brief services at the house at 10 o’clock this morning will be followed by others at the North Prairie church. The pall bearers are Albert Neidig, Chas. Giesler, Chas. Dykes, Chas. Peasley, Benj. Grenier and Thomas Reed.
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J.H. SMITH, an old settler of Montpelier township, died Friday evening of last week, at a good old age, from general debility. He was buried in the Pleasant Prairie cemetery yesterday, the funeral being held at one o’clock from his late residence.
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Word comes in a belated way from Perry, Mich., that the WIDOW of TUNIS SMITH, formerly of Sweetland township, this county, died in Perry, June 10th, in her 87th year. She was a sister of Charles Knapp, also of Sweetland.
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An Old Settler Gone -- WM. W. SMITH, after a life of three score years and ten, died at his home, corner of Orange and Front streets, at 7 a. m. yesterday. Deceased was born in Kentucky in 1827, coming to Muscatine county in the early fifties and taking up a farm in Moscow township. Al a later date he removed to Bloomington township and the two years preceding his death he lived in this city. He leaves his widow, four children and one sister, the children all of whom reside here, being Alonzo, Horace, Mrs. Jas. Whitaker, and Mrs. David Young. The funeral will occur at 1:30 p. m., Sunday, from the North Prairie church with interment in the Klein cemetery. -- May 6, 1898 (hand written)
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DIED -- At her home in Bloomington township, Tuesday, May 18, 1890, at 1 p.m., of general debility, MRS. LUCINDA SPANGLER, aged 83 years. Mrs. Spangler had lived in this section since 1856 and during the long period of her residence gained the esteem of a wide circle of friends. She was a consistent member of the M. E. church. The funeral is appointed to occur to-morrow at 1 p.m. from Spangler’s chapel. The interment will be made in High Prairie cemetery.
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DIED -- At the family residence on east Water street, at 8:30 o’clock yesterday morning, occurred the death of Mrs. P. B. SPEER, at the advanced age of 68 years. Deceased had been suffering from a complication of ailments for nearly a fortnight, but it was not feared that it would prove fatal so soon. Mrs. Speer was a native of Rochester, N. Y., and was united in marriage to Mr. Speer at Galena, Ill., in the fall of 1851, and a year later they removed to Muscatine, which had been their continuous residence since. The sorrowing husband and two daughters survive, they being Mrs. H. Garnes, of Bloomington township, this county, and Miss Inez C. Cooley, at home. The funeral services will be private. --- January 1893 (hand written)
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GEORGE SPOHN answered the final summons at 1:30 o’clock yesterday morning at his home No. 801 West Eighth street, at the age of 73 years, he having been in declining health for some time past and his friends have seen that the candle of life was fast flickering to its death. Mr. Spohn was a native of Germany, emigrating to this country about forty years ago. On the breaking out of the war the deceased was among the first to volunteer to save from ravage this country of his adoption and enlisted in Co.__?_ 35TH regiment of Iowa volunteers where he served loyally and bravely in the ranks until the regiment was mustered out of service. Politically he was a staunch democrat. A widow survives, who is his second wife. The funeral is appointed to be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house, and will be conducted by Shely Norman Post, the deceased being a beloved and time-honored member of the society.
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DEATH OF MRS. SPRING --- A telegram was received Friday morning by Charles Spring, of Fruitland township, conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his mother, Mrs. William Spring, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Fairbanks, in Fitchburg, Mass. The maiden name of deceased, who was in the 70th year of her age, was Sarah D. Colney, her native place being Keene, New Hampshire. She came to Iowa and Muscatine in 1856 and resided here continuously until five years ago, when after the death of her husband, she went east to live with her daughter. Of her immediate family only two survive to mourn her demise, they being, Mrs. Fairbanks and Charles Spring.
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OLD SETTLERS’ MEETING.—At the old settler’s meeting, held June 11th, 1879, called together on the death of Absalom Fisher, the Hon. D. C. Cloud was made chairman. On taking the chair he noticed the death also of LOUIS SPRINGER, during the night. Messrs. L. H. Washburn, Block and W. H. Woodward were made a committee on resolutions on the death of Mr. Fisher, and H. Molis, S. Foster and W. Williams on the death of Louis Springer. The resolutions to be reported to the papers, and some to be accepted by this meeting.
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JIM ST. JOHN handles the Cream flour, but the typographical error the second page makes him sell it at $1.05 per sack, when it should be $1.55. It’s a slight mistake in the price so far as the Journal is concerned but you will make no mistake in trying a sack.
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DEATH OF ANOTHER OLD SETTLER --April 18th, 1874.--WM. ST. JOHN died at Morrison, Whiteside county, Ill., on Saturday, 18th inst., aged 63 years. Mr. St. John was one of the first settlers of Muscatine, having come to this place about 1836, but for the last eight or ten years had not resided here. He was a brother of Hamilton St. John, of this place, and brother-in-law of Pliny Fay. Mr. St. John was long and actively engaged in business here, being for many years a member of the mercantile firm of Ogilvie & St. John. He was an honest man, but met with severe financial reverses, which seemed to weigh down and shadow his latter days. His disease was of a bronchial nature, aggravated by a severe cold.
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The Journal is in receipt of a clipping from a San Francisco paper, telling of the death of MRS. J. C. STEWART, at that place. Mrs. Stewart was the wife of J. C. Stewart, a former resident of Muscatine, and who will be remembered by old residents of this place as the man who kept the bakery under the Scott house about 30 years ago. The death of Mrs. Stewart occurred the 15th of last month. She was 77 years old at the time of her death. The funeral took place from the home of her daughter in that place the Tuesday following the death.
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”NED” STEWART
Genial “Ned” Stewart is no more. The news of his demise came from Iowa City, whither he had gone but a few days ago to visit his brother. “Ned,” as he was familiarly and even affectionately called by those who knew him best, had been in broken health for several years and though he realized that life in the period of its prime was waning for him, he bore up cheerfully, manfully and philosophically until the eventual release tranquilly came at an early hour yesterday morning. His kindly, friendly, cheerful way made Ned a host of friends and (article ends here).--- Aug 14 1895 (hand written)
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Death of GEO. C. STONE. -- Word was received by relatives in the city to-day of the death this morning of Geo. C. Stone a former very prominent citizens of Muscatine. The end came at Duluth, although Mr. Stone’s regular residence was in St. Paul. Mr. Stone was one of the best known old settlers. He lived here up to some time in the 60’s and was a member of the banking firm of Green & Stone. He was related to the Stone family residing on North Mulberry street. Word was received at the Journal office too late for any further information.
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Dec. 15, 1886 (hand written)-- The funeral of Mrs. SUSAN F. STONE took place at Trinity church this forenoon according to appointment, but was postponed an hour owing to the delay of the train from St. Paul. Rev. Mr. Paget, of Davenport, conducted the services. Among the mourners from abroad were Mrs. Mary Hubbard, of Chicago, Mr. George C. Stone, of St. Paul, and Mr. Wm. R. Stone, of Duluth. The following were the pallbearers: Joseph J. Hoopes, J.H. Canon, J. Carskaddan, Wm. F. Brannan, D.C. Richman, S.B. Hill, Alex. Jackson, Charles Page.
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A Bloomington Pioneer Dead --- WILLIAM STUTSMAN William Stutsman, a pioneer and respected resident of Bloomington township, answered the final summons at an early hour yesterday at the advanced age of three score years and ten, his fatal affliction being of a tumurous nature, with which he has been afflicted for eight weeks past. He was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, July 20th, 1828, coming to this section in 1852. He is survived by a wife, son and daughter. The funeral is appointed for this afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the house, conducted by Rev. John Zack, with interment in the Friend’s cemetery. -- Aug 23, 1898 (hand written)
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DIED AT WILTON --- MRS. B. SULLIVAN died at her home at Wilton at 4:30 a. m. Saturday morning, after a long siege of sickness. She was 69 years of age and an old resident of Wilton and Muscatine county. She was born in the County of Waterford, Ireland, in 1830, and at the age of 16 came to America, settling in Cincinnati, Ohio, which was her home for about eight years. There she was married to James Welch, and came to Wilton, where she has since resided for 44 years. A few years after she arrived her husband died. To them were born six children, four of whom survive, they being Patrick, of Chillicothe, Mo., Thos. M. of this city, John and James at home. In 1870 she was married to Motley D. Sullivan, corporal in the 7th regiment Missouri volunteers, whose death occurred March 15, 1888. Of this union two of the five children survive, they being Mert and Miss Dora, who resides at home. Mrs. Sullivan was a good mother and kind neighbor, and many of the old settlers will remember her for her kindness during sickness and trouble.--July 29, 1899 (hand written)
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April 18, 1895 (hand written)-- At her home, No. 904 West third street, at 4 o’clock yesterday morning, occurred the death from apoplexy of MRS. JAMES SULLIVAN, after an illness of four days’ duration. The deceased was a native of the Emerald Isle and came to this country in 1857. She has made her home in Muscatine for the past 35 years. Mrs. Sullivan was twice married, her first husband, Mr. McDonald, being killed in the civil war while fighting for the Union cause. Her husband and six children survive, the latter being Joseph McDonald, of Minneapolis; Thomas and John McDonald, of Rock Island county, Ill.; James Sullivan, Mrs. Peter Greenwald, of this city, and Miss Mary, of Chicago. The funeral is appointed to take place from St. Matthias church this morning at 9 o’clock.
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DIED--In this city, at 10 o’clock p. m., July 13, 1876, SARAH TARR, relic of Samuel Tarr, in the 68th year of her age.Deceased was born near Madison, Ind., was married at New Albany, and afterwards lived with her family at Hamilton and Dayton, O. Accompanying her husband, she came to Iowa in 1839, crossing the river at this place and locating in Cedar county, being among the first settlers of that region. About 25 years ago the family removed to this city, where the husband died some ten years ago. Mrs. Tarr was the mother of 17 children, only three of whom survive her --- Mrs. Hoch, Mrs. Wales and Mrs. Chenoweth. For some years she has been an invalid, suffering with consumption. The funeral will take place to-morrow forenoon, at 10 o’clock, from the family residence on Mulberry street, near Second.
Page 66 (hand written) -- Mrs. Samuel Tarr died in Muscatine July 13th, 1876 age 68.
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Died at 86 Years -- News comes from Drury township of the death yesterday at 10 a. m. of ISAAC C. TERRY, a pioneer resident of this locality. He was born in 1812 in New York, and in 1840 came to Muscatine (then Bloomington) opening a gun shop here the same year with his brother George, who had preceded him to Iowa several years before. In 1848 he removed to Drury township where he has ever since lived respected by all. Five daughters and three sons survive to mourn his death. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p. m. from his late home. -- May 6, 1898 (hand written)
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Died.--At the residence of Mr. Ev. Brandenburg, in Muscatine, Friday afternoon, Dec. 19th, 1884, HEMMIE, wife of Mr. W. C. THOMAS, of consumption. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon.
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Jan. 25, 1895 (hand written)--Another old resident of this county has joined the silent majority, in the death of NATHANIEL TOBIN, of Goshen township, who passed away on the 25th ult. At his home in Atalissa. He was a native of Virginia but had lived in this county thirty-eight years, attaining the age of about 83 years. He had been in broken health for quite a long time prior to his death.
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CHARLES TODD, aged 84 years, died Sept. 29, at his daughter’s, in North Branford, Conn. He was a resident of Bloomington township, this county, for some 34 years. About one year ago he went to Connecticut to reside with a daughter. He leaves a wife and daughter at the homestead in Bloomington township and one daughter and ….(article cut off)….
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MRS. JANE TRICK expired very suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday morning at 1 o’clock, at her home near the corner of Fourth and Orange street. She had not been enjoying the best of health for some time but on Monday she was still able to be around and attend to her househould duties. Difficulty of breathing seized her during the night and her sufferings were soon ended. Mrs. Trick had resided her for many years and was 72 years of age. The funeral has not yet been appointed.
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DIED – At the home of his son, 1126 Cross street, Wednesday Dec. 23, 1891, of old age, ABRAHAM TSCHILLARD, aged 83 years and 8 months. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, and came to this country many years ago. He had been a resident of Muscatine county for thirty-six years. He was bereft of his faithful wife and helpmeet nine years ago. Six children were born to them, all of whom except A. J. Tschillard have preceded their father in death. His end was peaceful and he fell gently asleep to wake no more on earth. The funeral will be announced later.
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Death of Mrs. John Tuerk-At her home, 816 East Eighth street, occurred the death of Mrs. MARGARET TUERK, wife of John Tuerk, she breathing her last at 4:30 o’clock, after an illness of seven weeks with sciatic rheumatism. Mrs. Tuerk was born in Nurenberg, Bavaria, June 10, 1829, and was married in 1859 in Muscatine. Her husband and four children survive, the latter being George, of Hot Springs, Ark.; Mrs. J. W. Miller, Mrs. Herman Mundt, and Fred, of this city. The funeral announcement will be made later. -- May 26, 1899 (handwritten)
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Another Old Settler Gone -- Early yesterday morning, MRS. LYDIA VAN GENT, relict of the late Wm. Van Gent, passed away at the home of her son, Henry, on Lucas Grove road, old age being the cause of her demise. She was a native of Holland, and came to Muscatine over thirty years ago. She was 87 years of age, and was a kind lady, a loving wife and mother, and was endeared to a large circle of friends. Three children survive, being Henry, John and Mrs. Chas. Kleist, all of this city and county, besides a number of grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Dutch Reformed church, from which the funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. No flowers.
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June 30, 1895 (hand written)--After an illness of one year with cerebro emobolism, MRS. CHRISTINE VERINK departed this life on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. H. Bloomer, in Lake township, death being immediately due to a paralytic stroke. The deceased reached the age of 66 years, and for 41 years was a resident of this country. She was a native of Holland and upon coming to America spent a decade in New York, where she resided with her parents. In 1856 she was united in marriage to J.H. Verink, who passed away fourteen years ago. Her demise is mourned by two sons and three daughters…….
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GEORGE VETTER IS DEAD--Old settlers and a large circle of friends and acquaintances will learn with regret of the death of George Vetter, which occurred last evening at his home, 880 Newell Avenue, after an illness of two weeks with inflammation of the bladder. He was a long-time resident of this city and had nearly attained his 69th birthday. Mr. Vetter was born in Bavaria, Germany, and came here a young man. He married in Baltimore and settled in Muscatine soon after, early in the 60’s. He was a baker by trade. He worked for the Hershey Lumber Co. many years. He is survived by his five and four children – John, Charles, Michael and Mrs. Carl Loesche, all of Muscatine. Deceased was an upright, honest citizen, and his death will be regretted by all who knew him. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon from the German Lutheran church.
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SAMUEL DOUGLAS VIELE died April 5th 1867. (hand written)
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OBITUARY.--- WM. H. WAHL, who has been suffering from a severe attack of catarrh of stomach for the past eight months, died last night about 11:30. He was a native of Germany, being born Oct. 8th, 1853, but came to America with his parents when but a child, settling in this city, where he has since made his home. He was known by many people of this city and county. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Emma Graebner, and six sons—Fred, George, Carl, Willie, Harry and Eldon. The funeral will be held at the family residence, 1105 Isett avenue, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Hertzler, of the German Methodist church, will conduct the service. The remains will be interred in Greenwood cemetery.
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Obituary.-- ANDREW WALLACE, died July 24th, 1888, at 6 p.m., at his residence on the island, of congestive chill, aged 63 years, 4 months and 24 days, after an illness of one day. Deceased had resided in this county about thirty-six years. He left a widow and several children. The date of the funeral not yet determined. Services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. H. E. Wing.
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DEATH OF MRS. JOHN H. WALLACE--- The wife of John H. Wallace, formerly a resident of Muscatine, died in Pittsburgh, Pa., on the 22nd, aged 75 years. Mr. Wallace was well known to early settlers in Muscatine. Her husband’s prominent position in business circles, politics and society brought her somewhat into prominence but she also possessed strong characteristics of her own. She was a sister of the widow of Judge George Meason, of this city, who was with her at the time of her death. She had three other sisters living in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Wallace was the youngest member of the family. Her memory will be cherished by many in Muscatine for her kindness of heart and helpful interest in their welfare.
---July 22, 1891 (hand written).
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Death of MARY WALTON.--Yesterday evening, at 10 p. m. at her home in Lake township, Mary Walton died of old age. She was born in County Clare, Ireland, 81 years ago. She had been sick but a few days. Deceased came to Muscatine in 1854. She is survived by three daughters and two sons—Mary, (Mrs. James Powers, of Boise city, Idaho.) Margaret and Della; Thomas and Michael. Mrs. Walton was a member of St. Mathias church. The funeral will be held on Friday morning from St. Mary’s church.
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At Rest -- The last sad rites over the remains of the late MRS. FANNIE T. WATERS, whose death occurred suddenly in Chicago, were observed this morning at the Presbyterian church, the services being well attended. Rev. S. H. Parvin conducted the ceremonies and touchingly referred to the deceased as a noble example of woman-hood. The floral offerings, mostly from friends in Chicago, were numerous and beautiful. The pall bearers were Benj. Beach, Samuel T. Sinnett, J. H. Munroe, Philip Stein, Ben. E. Lilly and C. F. Cadle. -- Oct. 26, 1897 (hand written)
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Word has been received to the effect that Dr. C. O. WATTERS, a pioneer resident of this place, died yesterday at his home in Woodstock, Ills. Deceased was a leading member and active worker in the Presbyterian church here during the many years of his residence in our midst and a telegram to Rev. S. H. Parvin states that the interment will be made here. The funeral will probably take place at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the Presbyterian church. --- May 3, 1893
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DIED-- Jan. 19th, 1883, at 7 p. m., at his home in this city, CHRISTIAN WEAVER, aged eighty-seven years. Deceased had been a resident of the city of Muscatine for thirty-one years, coming here from his home in Maryland. He leaves three children – Mrs. Simon Wilhelm, Sing. Weaver and a daughter in Greenfield, Iowa. His death was the result of a fall some time since, by which his thigh was badly fractured. The time of funeral has not been definitely settled, but will probably be held from the late residence on Seventh street.
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Death of Mrs. Weingart--MRS. PETER WEINGART, Sr., passed away last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Koeckeritz, after an illness of nearly four years with paralysis. The sad event took place at about 10:45 o’clock. Mrs. W. had attained the age of 75 years. She was a native of Germany and came to Muscatine 45 years ago. Her’s was a quiet, useful life consecrated to the good of her household to whom her death will be saddening in the extreme and a loss grievous and irreparable. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Koeckeritz, and Miss Kate, and one son, Peter Weingart, of this city. The funeral is appointed to take place from the residence Wednesday at 2 p. m., and will be private. -- Nov 13, 1899 (hand written)
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DIED.—At the residence of her son, B. F. Mull, in this city, at 2 o’clock on the morning of Nov. 8th, 1880, MRS. BARBARA WHEELER, in the 83rd year of her age. The funeral will take place from the resident of Mr. Mull, on Sixth street, between Mulberry and Walnut, at 1 ½ o’clock this afternoon.
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GEORGE R. WHITE is No More.--- Aug 1, 1899 (hand written) --- It was with saddened hearts that friends of the genial and estimable gentleman, George R. White, so long an honored resident of this community, heard the tidings of his demise, which took place in the south, whither he had gone in quest of health. The salubrious climate of the Lone Star State, while it doubtless prolonged his life, could not avert the inevitable. Mr. White was born March 19, 1832, in Windsor, Vermont. He was educated in eastern schools and came to Muscatine in 1855 in company with several other Windsor young men to engage in business. He enlisted in the 11th Iowa and served gallantly…
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March 17, 1894 (hand written) ---After a lingering illness, JOHN WHITE, a resident of this county since 1850, died at 5 o’clock yesterday morning at the advanced age of 73 years. The deceased was a native of England and since coming to this locality resided on a farm in Lake township. He was exceedingly industrious and his kind disposition won him many friends. The funeral services will take place at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the High Prairie chapel.
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Just as the new day dawned yesterday the spirit of MRS. MARY S. WHITESCARVER, relict of the late C. O. Whitescarver, deserted its earthly tenement, the decedent being in her 79th year and her demise being attributed to senility. Mrs. Whitescarver was a native of Ohio and came to Iowa two score years ago, during all of which period she had resided in this community. Her husband died five months ago and she leaves to mourn two children, William C. Whitescarver of New Mexico, and Mrs. Fannie Goldsberry of this city. She was a kind-hearted unassuming lady, whose going will be greatly mourned by her many friends. The funeral is appointed to take place from the residence of her daughter, over No. 114 East Second street, at 2 o’clock this afternoon. -- Nov 30, 1897 (hand written)
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Returned to Earth.-- Feb. 13, 1897 (hand written)-- One of the largest funerals ever seen in this county was that of GEORGE WILL, which was held yesterday afternoon from his late residence in Moscow township. Fully 500 persons assembled to pay this respects to the memory of one who in his life time commanded the respect of the entire community. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The last sad rites were performed by the Rev. Mr. Klein, who paid a most becoming tribute to the exemplary life of the deceased. The cortege which accompanied the remains to their final disposition was exceptionally long, 122 teams participating in the solemn procession. Interment was made in the Klein cemetery (June 14th).
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(hand written)--DYER WILLIAMS who came to this County, in 1843 and has resided on the Muscatine Slough ever since died March 16th 1876 at Council Bluffs while on a visit to his son.
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Obituary – J. KENNEDY WILLIAMS, second son of Judge Joseph Williams, died on the 14th inst., at Fort Scott, Kansas, of congestion of the stomach. He was in his 45th year. Deceased was well known to the early settlers of Muscatine, having spent his boyhood in this place.
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MRS. B. K. WINTERMUTE Passed Away --- Sunday evening at 8 o’clock occurred the death of Mrs. B. K. Wintermute, who succumbed to gastritis after an illness of three weeks. The decedent had suffered at times with the same illness, but the last attack was too aggravated to yield to the most skilled medical treatment. Mrs. Wintermute was a sister of J. O. Martin, of this city, who with her sorrowing husband are the only near surviving relatives. She was a native of Warren county, New Jersey, and attained the age of 62 years, 5 months and 27 days. She came to Iowa in her 21st year and two years subsequently was united in marriage to Mr. Wintermute. Religiously decedent was a devoted member of the First Baptist church. As an obliging neighbor, loving wife and true woman in every relation of life, her demise will be deeply mourned. The funeral is appointed to take place at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the family residence on East Hill. -- Sep. 11, 1898 (hand written)
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W.P. WRIGHT of Montpelier township whose silver wedding anniversary was celebrated two weeks ago, has been a resident of this county thirty-six year, and lives to-day on the same place his father purchased in 1836-only the old log cabin is now used as a granary. Mr. Wright’s father was a Kentucky slaveholder, but left his State to bring up his family away from the influence of the “institution.” He sold his estate for $19,500, but never realized but the $500, the remaining portion going the way of all breaches of trust. We presume that Mr. Wright’s homestead is the oldest in the county.
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Jan 11, 1895 (hand written) ---NICHOLAS YOUNG died at his home on East Eighth street this morning at 8:25 o’clock, of general debility, aged almost 75 years. He was born in Alsace, Germany, and came to America in 1853, locating in Muscatine, where he has resided ever since, following the occupation of a shoemaker up to within a short time ago. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, from the German Methodist church.
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MRS. ZAEHRINGER DEAD.-- Passed Away At Home Of Daughter, Mrs. Dave Vanatta.-- After a lingering illness of about eight weeks, MRS. AUGUSTA ZAEHRINGER passed away yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock. She was born in Germany, Oct. 17, 1822, and at the time of her death had reached the age 79 years and 13 days. She was united in marriage to Joseph Zaehringer, who died April 28, 1872. She came to this city with her husband in the year of 1852 and resided here until her death. To this union was born six children, five of whom survive. Those living are, Anthony Zaehringer, of Eldora, John Zaehringer and Mrs. Dave Vanatta of this city; Henry, of Lyons, Iowa, while Joseph’s residence is not known at present. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dave Vanatta in South Muscatine, where she had been living. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o’clock at the Catholic church, of which she was a consistent member.
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Aug 1, 1894 (hand written)--- MRS. MARY ZEAK died at her home on West Fourth street at 5:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon of apoplexy, aged 63 years. The deceased is mourned by three sons, a daughter and stepdaughter, they being Henry, William and John Zeak, Mrs. Augusta Mitlander, and Miss Hannah Zeak. The funeral appointment has not been made yet.
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