Mrs Martin Stapleton Laid to Rest in Wellman
Mary Carroll Stapleton known as Mrs Martin Stapleton died at age 70 after a life of service to family and community. She came to Iowa in 1854 from Ireland and left behind twelve children, twenty grandchildren, and six surviving kin. Funeral at St Patrick's Wellman with Rev Murphy. interment in St Patrick's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Stapleton
St. Patrick’s Church
Wellman
Rev. Murphy
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Stapleton
Iowa
Emmet McDowell
Martin McMahon
Captain McCaffrey to Captain New Grand River Steamer
Captain Frank McCaffrey may take command of a new steamer on the Grand river from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven Michigan for the 1906 season. The Waterways Journal notes he is a top Mississippi pilot and will depart that river to return river commerce and assist Grand Rapids furniture merchants in competing with rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCaffrey
Grand River
Lake Michigan
Grand Haven
Waterways Journal
Upper Mississippi
Mississippi
Grand Rapids
Michigan
McCaffrey
Trenton Man Dies After Fire Rescue Attempt
In Trenton Missouri on March 7 William Christ died while attempting to save his wife and children from a blaze that consumed his home and place of business. He perished while trying to save his two dogs from the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
William Christ
Inspection of state militia set for March 27 in this city
Major J A Olmstead will inspect the 53rd and 54th regiments, and Captain Samuel G Jones will oversee the adjutant general's office, state arsenal, 55th regiments, and the first signal corps. Revisions streamline property display, require reporting unserviceable items, and set inspection timings and duties for officers and units statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Olmstead
Iowa National Guard
United States Army
Adjutant General’s Office
State Arsenal
Signal Corps
Samuel G. Jones
United States Cavalry
Adjutant General
Quartermaster General's Department
W. H. Thrift
The Strangest Constipation Cure Ad
An old ad notes Dr Kings New Life Pills would cure constipation, promising guaranteed relief for 25 cents from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Two Burglaries Strike Iowa City Family in Tragedy
Iowa City reports two burglaries in which thieves robbed the absent victim’s home and shops of nearly 800 dollars in tools and materials during the deathbed and funeral period for George E. Steward’s child. Steward's family has suffered multiple losses this winter including two sons and his mother in law. Investigators have no clue to the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
George E. Steward
Steward
Salem
Ohio
John Henry Steward
John Henry
Jesse
Elizabeth Hunter
Alice in Wonderland Excites Muscatine Audiences
Eau Claire Leader reviews a Grand Opera House performance describing Alice in Wonderland as a triumph. The production, built from crude material, impressed all with a polished show marked by a standout Grand March of the Nations and strong youth performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Muscatine
Grand Opera House
Opera House
Father Vaughn
Fairyland
Sulu
Guarantee on Greene's Syrup of Ter and refund offer
A group of signers pledges to refund the price of a 5 cent bottle if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Ter fails to cure a cough or cold and to refund a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction. Names listed include G. A. Riemeke N. B. Barkalow Jno J. Havercamp Nesper F. T. J. Theo Kuechmann among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doneraly
Greene
G. A. Riemeke
N. B. Barkalow
Jno
J. Havercamp
Nesper
F. T. J. Theo Kuechmann
Settlers Rates to Minnesota Dakota and Canada
On every Tuesday in March and April the Town Central will offer very low price second class settlers tickets for northwest settlers. Contact rates via agents or write A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Canada
Town Central
Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Record Baseball Team of Washington Iowa Claims Antiquity
Washington Iowa claims a record baseball team organized in 1886 with a reunion last June where nine of ten living members attended. The group includes J Wisemen F D Stark. Rodman political figure. Clapp physician. Wilson former mayor. Chapman hospital superintendent. Norton trader. Shearer county treasurer. Lindsey rubber goods wholesaler. Whitcomb Minneapolis merchant who died soon after. Youngest 57 oldest 72, one bachelor, none jailed or poorhouse, health attributed to local athletic field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Charles M. Stinson
Oklahoma
J. Wisemen
F. D. Stark
Dwight
J. Norton
J. S. Shearer
Zach Lindsey
Martin Whitcomb
George G. Rodman
E. F. Clapp
C. H. Wilson
Emmett Chapman
Marshall Glenn
Rodman
Iowa City
Kalona
Clapp
Medical College of the State University
Wilson
Wilson Heating Copany
Davenport
Chapman
Santa Fe Hospital
Fort Madison
Glenn
Wichita
Kans
Norton
New York
Shearer
Washington County
Lindsey
Omaha
Whitcomb
Minneapolis
Alleged Defaulter In Miss Bob White Company
Frederick A. Stokes manager of the Miss Bob White company is alleged to be short in accounts by 3000 to 5000 dollars. Sioux City manager Boyd reports a telegram about the shortage and says Nixon Zimmerman may have him jailed if he tries to flee. J L McClure will run the show while the issue is resolved, Stokes denies the shortage and plans to return to New York to straighten finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bob White Company
Frederick A. Stokes
Bob White
Muscatine
Boyd
Sioux City
Stokes
Nixon & Zimmerman
J. L. McClure
McClure
Omaha
New York
Wilton Depot Replaces Day Operator Doyle with Smith
Wilton March 7 A. G. Smith, formerly at Oxford, takes Doyle's place as day operator at the Rock Island depot after Doyle moves to Atalissa for a more lucrative agent and operator role. Doyle is praised for his pleasant manner as Ed McSwiggin and others visit. A Grace Reformed church market day is planned for March 10 at A T Nelson's store, with plans for social visits and relocations noted among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
McSwiggin
Muscatine
Ed. McSwiggin
Alta Nagle
Ella Bannick
Davenport
D. Burrows
Jennie Gates Melchert
Wilton
Melchert
Charles City
Kansas
Hilbert Johnson
Eliza
Ill
Clarence Klein
Plitt
The
Grace Reformed Church
A. T. Nelson
Will Marclf
Aug. Gettert
Dundee
Jennie Aynerson
Ice Shortage Hits Mississippi River Cities
The article reports a regional ice shortage due to a mild winter. Muscatine is about 2000 tons low versus past years and Moline also lags, with plans to source ice from Pepin Wisconsin. Channel Ice Co and Union Ice and Coal Co pivot to northern and riverfront sources to supply wholesale and local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Muscatine
Moline
Moline Daily Dispatch
Old Boreas
Channel Ice Co
Missippippi
J. P. Pearson
Pepin
Wis
Lake Pepin
Mississippi
Channel Company
Here
Union Ice and Coal Co
Mill Pond
Arsenal Island
Twenty-third Street
Married Ed Snyder Ties Off With Miss Marie Trau
Ed Snyder a longtime Columbus Junction resident and Burlington native married Miss Marie Trau of Burlington on Monday afternoon at the bride’s parents home in Burlington. The couple traveled to Pipestone South Dakota for work with Snyder’s station there and plan to reside there with Snyder’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Ed. Snyder
Columbus City
Burlington
Northern
Pipestone
South Dakota
Marie Trau
Columbus Hotel
Muscatine
T. Lee Duncan
Letts
Mel Maude Jones
Lloyd Littrel
Underdonk
Fred Coffin
Conesville
A. J. Laird
Allmsworth
Iowa City
D. W. van Dyke
Fredon
Sumner Kulp
Mathie Oliver
Emigrants From Iowa Take Special Train To Canada
A thirty car emigrant train from the west arrived in Muscatine and proceeded north via St. Paul bound for Milestone district Alberta. The train carried day coaches and tourist sleepers with livestock poultry farm machinery and household effects. Many Iowa settlers move to Canada for cheaper land.
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Muscatine
George H. King
Iowa City
Columbus City Hall
Canada
St. Paul
Milestone
Ning
Alberta
Iowa
Crawfordsville News Notes Residents Change Posts and Local Happenings
Hall Losh transfers from Crawfordsville to Packwood as Burlington Route section foreman. D L Shonse arrives to succeed him. Clergy updates include Rev J S Cohen ill with grip and Rev Lloyd Tennant aiding in Burlington. Local caucus nominates town officers with Fox, Yeager, Rickey on slate. Various residents relocate, retire, or visit. school consolidation debated. wrestling trip to Winfield. oldest local man William Davidson, born 1813, remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Hall Losh
Packwood
Burlington
D. L. Shonse
Tracy
J. S. Cohen
Presbyterian Church
Grip
Lloyd Tennant
M. E
D. H. Griffith
A. D. de Long
D. H. Fox
G. R. Yeager
J. R. Rickey
G. F. Pulsifer
Robi. Gormley
J. R. Lease
W. A
J. F. Buxbaum
Nellie Manners
D. L. Shouse
J. P. Auk
Johnson Mitchel
Gove City
Kansas
J. A. Ferguson
Haver
Averil Roe
Jewell County
Jas
Mitchell
Roy Robbins
Franklin Hotel
Winfield
John Smylie
Birdie Taylor
Blue Mound
William Davidson
Ohio
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Missouri
Davercamp’s
City
Shaffer
Azz
McMillan
Mackey’s Model Clothing House
CSP
ZTATA
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Ing Baseball
Bach
Elor
Stern & Saalberg CO
Mars
B. E. LiLuLu
Butz’s Fair
West Second Stret
Richman & Richman
Lisk’s
NeoQuesten, Sawyer Company
Wagner & Bennison
J. Carl Barnard
West Second
Art Barnard
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