Emanuel Gable Dies of Heart Trouble at 71
Emanuel Gable, 71, died yesterday at 1404 Kansas Street in Muscatine from heart trouble after over a year of illness. He will be buried in Grandview. funeral services planned for Sunday. Born February 22, 1854 in Oshland Ohio, he lived in Louisa County before moving to Muscatine and later Grandview. He leaves four children Amos, Frank, Elmer, and Mrs. Robert Cochran, with two grandchildren deceased.
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Emanuel Gable
Amos
Kansas Street
Mr. Gable
Grandview
South Muscatine
Oshland
Ohio
Iowa
Louisa County
Linda Hammond
Muscatine
Frank
Kansas City
Elmer
Albert Lea, Minn
Robert Cochran
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Local Happenings in Sweetland July News Note
Sweetland notices list residents visiting relatives in Des Moines Muscatine Wilton and Rock Island. Chautauqua attendance lowers activity while teachers Abbot and Hoag engage fall school terms. Ira Raub arrives from Nebraska to be with his sick brother A B Raub.
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Wilton
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Conesville
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Muscatine
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Herbert
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Hanley Cottage
Miss Loricks
Rock Island
Miller
Ira Raub
Nebraska
A. B. Raub
Local Notes From Copperas Creek Area
Copperas Creek news reports visits by G Hauck and son from Edgington to Wm Colberg Jr. J A Schell from Bay Island and Wm Hesler from Illinois City in Rock Island on business. Mrs G Kleist and daughters visit Mewes family near Illinois City. Edw Mewes Sr and Anna McCormick visit his sister G Kleist. Mrs Sam Wagler and Mrs R Carthers spend Sunday in Muscatine. Maynard Thirtyacre attends his grandmother J Drury's funeral.
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R. Carthers
Muscatine
Edw. Mewes
Anna McCormick
Illinois City
G. Kleist
Ella Foster
Foster
Willis Thirtyacre
Maynard
J. Drury
Gillilan Charms Chautauqua Crowd in Warm Weather
Strickland W. Gillilan drew a 2000 person audience at the Chautauqua Assembly with Sunshine and Awkwardness delivering humor and pathos. His impersonations and poems, including Me and Pap and Mother and The Old Family Group, showed a kind, loving artist whose sunny wit and tender verse left a lasting impression.
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Chautauqua
Strickland W. Gillilan
Chautauqua Assembly
Mr. Gillilan
Gilbert
Oly
God
Pap
Pink Pills Claim Stamina For Stomach Health
Advert claims Dr Williams Pink Pills purify blood to strengthen stomach nerves muscles and glands aiding digestion. Testimony from Thomas J Young of Philadelphia describes relief from stomach trouble after using the pills. Sold by druggists or by mail 50 cents per six boxes.
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Dr. Williams
Quote on singing as a crime and killings
A remark asserts that violence to stop certain singers is as illegal as killing any person, framing song as a rights and law issue. The quote compares silencing performers to murder and emphasizes equal illegality of both actions.
Gate for Sleeper Gate at Rail Station Prompted Regret
A note recalls a PennsylvanIa railroad stop where a sign urged use of a sleeper gate. The speaker followed the guidance, regrets and humor accompany the memory of the ill advised choice.
Late Night Request From Train Passenger
A passenger boarding a sleeping car at 2 a.m. asks the conductor for a dime’s worth of cranberries and a bucket of lard. The conductor responds by asking what he wants, illustrating a humorous exchange aboard the train.
Dog Makes Jumping Comment About Conclusions
A humorous remark notes a dog leaping at every conclusion, even when it crosses a line like a cow. The tale uses a playful image to mock overzealous judgment.
Heat Damages Frescoes in New Court House
Heat yesterday caused frescoes in the new court house to drip colors over cream decorations near the dome on the top and third floor. Officials say the issue is due to the heat.
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New Court House
Suit Over Account Brought Against John Schell
Hinkel and Flannery sue in district court for 79.19 on an account alleging 1904 purchases totaling 81.10 with 1.90 paid since. They claim Schell has property in Muscatine and seek an attachment writ.
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Hinkel
Flannery
District Court
John Schell
Schell
Muscatine
Wilton Notes on Local Departures and Visits
Miss Olga Port and Nellie Duncan left for Muscatine to take teachers exams. Mrs. Ethel Harter arrived from Eliza Illinois to visit at the Ricks home. Mrs. Vera Naeve returned from Davenport. A daughter weighing seven and a half pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Will Grunder. Herman Jipp attended to business in Muscatine and came home. The Women’s Relief Corps met at Mrs Katharine Miller’s home and made linen table covers for the Marshalltown Soldiers Home. Edith Henderson departed for Muscatine to take teachers exams.
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Muscatine
Women's Relief Corps
Katharine Miller
Marshalltown
Edith Henderson
Illustrations and Lecture Draw Large Audience At Chautauqua
Prof J P Gilbert presented an illustrated talk on Plant and Animal Behavior using a stereopticon to reveal tiny insects enlarged on screen. The audience learned about mosquitoes spreading malaria and ways to prevent breeding, plus fly control and general cleanliness emphasized by the talk. The Schildkret Hungarian orchestra then gave a short, popular farewell concert.
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J. P. Gilbert
Schildkret
Chautauqua
Royal
Muscatine
Gilbert
Social News From West Liberty and Nearby
West Liberty locals recount a dozen social visits and travel plans. Mrs Lin Watters hosted a twelve o'clock dinner with friends including Miss Julia Watters and Mrs Willard Watters. Several residents departed for Denver Trinidad Cedar Rapids and Downey for visits and business.
Local residents plan travel and moves to western cities
Mr. and Mrs. John Ford intend to depart next Monday for Seattle to sight-see in western cities. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson returned from Colorado after six weeks away. Frank Gimm left for Minor South Dakota to establish his future home. his wife and children had gone ahead a week earlier. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Smith went to Colorado Springs to visit Mrs. Howell Hise for a few weeks. Ed Townsend returned home Wednesday after an extended Nebraska visit.
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John Ford
Seattle
Wash
Andrew Anderson
Colorado
Frank Gimm
Minor
Ellis Smith
Colorado Springs
Col
Howell Hise
Ed. Townsend
Nebraska
Mrs. W. J. Piper Departs From Richmond Visit
Mrs. W. J. Piper left 19311 44 Lucas street after visiting Mrs. G. J. Heezen and returned to her home in Richmond this morning.
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W. J. Piper
G. J. Heezen
Lucas Street
Richmond
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