Aged citizen Mrs Murphy dies after long illness
Mrs. Susan Feagans Murphy of 2806 Mulberry street, aged 78, died at 3 a.m. after a 12 year illness. Born December 15, 1834 near Dresden Ohio, she married Philip Murphy March 20, 1853 in Dresden. They moved west in 1854, settled in Grandview, then in this city in 1860. Survived by husband, three children James E Adaline Bessie and a sister, with funeral from Mulberry street home Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Murphy
Mulberry Street
Susan Feagans
Dresden
Ohio
Conesville
Grandview
James E
Adaline
Bessie
Sidney Emerson
J. W. Potter
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Greenwood
R. J. Williams
West Burlington
South End
Oregon Street
Charles Connor
Nellie
Henry Schaefer
Gladwin
South Muscatine
Kate Benn
W. Robert Smith
Keosauqua
R. T. Platt
Change of Services for L D S Church at Leverich Hall
Notice states L D S church will hold services at Leverich's school hall 120 East Second Street. Sunday school 10 15 a m Sacrament 11 50 a m first Sunday monthly Preaching 7 45 p m Sundays L B Moore branch president signs the notice.
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Leverich's Normal School
East Second Street
L. B. Moore
Mrs Van Horne Heads to Laramie for Unspecified Visit
Mrs. L. Van Horne departed yesterday afternoon for Laramie Wyoming to visit relatives for an indefinite period.
Mrs Lindle Dies After Poison Mistake This Morning
The death of Mrs. George W. Lindle occurred about 4 a.m. after she drank carbolic acid, mistaking it for medicine. Born Josephine Fuller in the city on March 19 1865 she married Lindle in 1890 and leaves husband George and son LeRoy. Also survived by her mother Mrs. Bernard Fuller Sr two sisters and four brothers.
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George W. Lindle
LeRoy
Bernard Fuller
Henry Rutherford
Anna B. Fuller
Tony B
Bernard
Charles
Joseph Fuller
South Muscatine Schools to Close June 8
South Muscatine pupils anticipate summer break with Friday closure following a low key ceremony plan. Garfield and Franklin classrooms plan picnics this afternoon at Weed Park and Citizen's Railway Park. Strawberry crops promise quality though size is down after dry spell. Local notes include visits and travel of several residents.
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South End
Garfield
Weed Park
Whbe
Grandview Rival Spends Day Shopping On North and South Tour
R Latta of Grandview was an arrival on the North and South this morning to spend the day shopping.
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R. Latta
Grandview
Wallace Enroute to City for Grand Show Visit
Contracts for the Great Wallace Shows exhibition in this city are complete. The event, spanning two and a half hours, is billed as one of America’s largest amusements and promises unusual patronage due to its magnitude and variety.
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America
Wallace
Wallace Circus
Tribute to E E Shellabarger by High Prairie Sunday School
High Prairie M E Sunday School honors E E Shellabarger noting his faithful service and memory. They mourn his death and express sincere condolence to his family while cherishing his exemplary life and ready service to the church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie Sunday School
E. E. Shellabarger
Shellabarger
McKinney Case Postponed Over Continuance Request
State's Attorney Graham notified Judge Green in Peoria that Mercer County's W J Graham would seek a continuance in the case against Mrs. Mary McKinney charged with torturing Stella Grady. Telegrams arrived Saturday afternoon delaying proceedings as officials reassessed readiness.
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Graham
Green
Peoria
W. J. Graham
Mercer County
Mary McKinney
Stella Grady
Tha
Unclear Trial Readiness Faces Legal Hurdle in Peoria Case
The state's attorney for the county is not known though trial was to be prepared. The defense will vigorously oppose the motion as the state's position appears to weaken. Judge Green ordered the woman to appear in court today, but a new development could remove the need to bring her to Peoria.
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Green
Peoria
Black and Kessels Win Pike Ditch Contract
The Pike ditch project was let yesterday by the board of supervisors at their monthly meeting. Black & Kessels Construction Co. submitted the sole bid, awarded at 17 cents per cubic yard for the full job. The session mainly covered routine matters and bill approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Ditch
Board of Supervisors
Black & Kessels Construction Co
Successful Strike Against Lung Trouble Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds and weak lungs. Price is 50 cents and 1.00. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the product.
Packers in Reply to Critics From Packing Houses
Armour Swift Morris and others defend abattoirs and reject claims of filth. Burrill Gridley report notes two day visit, finds floors bloody and greasy but not dirty, urges improved uniforms and hygiene while praising inspector cooperation.
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Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Morris & Co
G. H. Hammond Company
Omaha Packing Company
Anglo-American Provision Company
Libby, McNeill & Libby, and
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Burrill-Gridley
Mineral Bath City Mt Clemens Reachable by Grand Trunk System
Mt. Clemens known as the Mineral Bath City is accessible without changing trains only via the Grand Trunk Railway. Timetables and a descriptive pamphlet are mailed free on application to Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Clemens
Bath City
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
Boston and Return Fare Through Wabash to Canada Route
Boston and return May List to June 9 via Wabash Canadian Pacific route at a single differential fare plus 1.00. Travel permits visit to Tor onto Montreal Ottawa with steamer surcharge for Thousand Islands and St. Lawrence Rapids. Information from A C Shaw General Agent Canadian Pacific Ry Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Return
Toronto
Montreal
Ottawa
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
A. C. Shaw
Canadian Pacific Ry
Chicago
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Ballerson Stores
Hus
Franklin School
Babe
Wallace Enroute
Cadet
Puritan
Cyclone
Muscatine
Colin Mercantile Company
Best
Iowa
BLACK
Kessels
PIKE
Leysen
Packers
Canning Department
Bureau of Animal Industry
HERM
Fi, Schmidt & Son CO
Muscatine and Davenport
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