Rockafellow Dies After Long Illness in West Hill
Samuel Rockafellow a longtime West Hill resident died at his home 1107 Lucas street at 7 45 this morning after a several week illness Brights disease long associated with his health He was born September 23 1833 in Montgomery county Pennsylvania married Katherine G Howell in Philadelphia in 1857 and they moved to Iowa about 40 years ago He leaves a widow five children Harry Howard Clara Parmelee Fannie and Charles plus one sister The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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Samuel Rockafellow
West Hill
Lucas Street
Bright
Rockafellow
Methodist Church
Montgomery County
Pennsylvania
Katherine G. Howell
Philadelphia
Iowa
Harry
Howard
West Liberty
Clara Parmelee
Fannie
Charles
Mr. Rockafellow
Farmers organize Fruitland Melon Growers Association
Melton Raisers of the Island form the Fruitland Melon Growers Association with capital stock of 2000 dollars in shares of 25 dollars. Incorporators and directors include P. W. DeCamp A. L. Hoyt W. M. Strouse Asa Shepard R. T. Hummel G. H. Corwin and Theodore Drake. Principal business at Fruitland Iowa to dispose of members produce and may buy and sell all kinds of produce. Indebtedness limited to two thirds of capital stock.
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Fruitland Melon Growers Association
County Recorder Shoemaker
Muscatine Island
P. W. DeCamp
A. L. Hoyt
W. M. Strouse
Asa Shepard
R. T. Hummel
G. H. Corwin
Theodore Drake
Fruitland
Iowa
Former Resident Die From Iroquois Theatre Fire Aftermath
Howard Waide a former resident of this city died in Encampment Wyoming from spinal meningitis believed traced to nervous shock after the Iroquois theatre fire in Chicago three years ago. He attended the Blue Beard production and escaped through a window as screams filled the theater. He is survived by wife and parents and siblings, with funeral planned in Lawton Michigan.
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Howard Waide
Chicago
Waide
Encampment
Wyoming
Howard
S. Leonard Waide
Muscatine
Arthur
Lawton
Mich
C. F. Cadle
East Front Street
Drowning Accident in Rock River Claims Two in Beloit
Beloit, March 11. From a canoe overturn on Rock River yesterday Miss Bessie Griswold, 20, drowned. Her brother Ben, 18, was rescued in a critical condition and may not survive.
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Beloit
Wis
Rock River
Bessie Griswold
Ben
Old Vegetable Remedy Claims Kidney and Rheumatism Relief
An article touts an at home vegetable treatment for aging-related kidney trouble bladder weakness and rheumatism. It cites a noted authority praising sixteen cases with one failed outcome and prescribes Compound Karyon Dandelion Fluid Extract Sarsaparilla Syrup mixture with water to be taken after meals and at night.
Fire on East Second street causes minor damage
Firefighters quickly responded to a small blaze at the Clark Brisbine residence on East Second street last evening. The fire was confined by the occupants with only minor property damage reported as the Mad Creek bridge project looms and local residents attend celebratory gatherings.
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Clark Brisbine
East Second Street
L. J. Hain
Arsola Hain
Cedarla
Rock Island
Mad Creek
Second Street
Estate final reports filed and hearings scheduled
The final report in the estate of Jacob Eis was filed by administrator Ellery J. Eis and Judge D. W. Jackson set March 17 for the hearing. Amalia C. Gobble filed her final report as administratrix of the Ed F Gobble estate with no hearing date set. A petition for letters of administration was filed in the Charles Hunter estate and Gustave Schmidt was appointed administrator with a $100 bond.
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Jacob Eis
District Court
Ellery J. Eis
D. W. Jackson
Amalia C. Gobble
Ed. F. Gobble
Charles Hunter
Gustave Schmidt
Coyner Sells Livery Barn for Larger Quarters
Mark Coyner sold his livery stable on East Third Street to J. J. Sulzberger of Grandview who will take possession next Monday. Coyner rents the Albert Shoppa stable on East Second Street and will expand his business by adding up to date rigs.
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Mark Coyner
East Third Street
J. J. Sulzberger
Grandview
Mr. Coyner
Albert Shoppa
East Second Street
Will Address Men’s Meeting at United Brethren Church
W L Childress lecturer poet and humorist will deliver his lecture A Yard and a Half of Sunshine before the Men’s club of United Brethren church this evening. Mr Childress is an excellent speaker and a natural born orator. A banquet will be served by the women after his address.
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United Brethren Church
W. L. Childress
Childress
Carthage College Glee Club Arrives for City Concert
The Carthage college glee club from Carthage Illinois arrived in the city at noon and will perform at the Y M C A building this evening under Grace English Lutherans church sponsorship. The club is described as an organization of merit and the concert as unusually excellent.
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Carthage College Glee Club
Carthage
Ill
Grace English Lutherans Church
An Appeal to Wives Cure the Drinking Husband
A vintage ad urges wives to use Orrine to cure the drinking husband or father. It promises secret administration, a money back guarantee, and home salvation with Orrine priced at $1 per box, sold by A. W. Morgan, druggist.
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A. W. Morgan
Walker couple visit with Neely family in Illinois
Illinois City March 11 Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Walker were guests of J. L. Neely and family Sunday. Ed Hayes and Fred Krueger called on business in Muscatine Tuesday. Miss Clara Baker visited her friend Miss Emma France Sunday.
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Illinois City
Ill
H. C. Walker
J. L. Neely
Ed. Hayes
Fred Krueger
Muscatine
Clara Baker
Emma France
Local Notes With Births Illness and Visits
Leon Wylie is on the sick list. John Brayton is ill with the la grippe. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lewis spent Saturday at Coleman Brayton's home. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mc Ginniss on February 29. Mrs. E. McCormick returned home after visiting Mrs. Jesse Hayes. Miss Bessie Hesler returned from Rock Island visit. William Fisher and family move into William France's house west of the city. M. E. Ladies' Aid dinner planned at Mrs. Chas. Crabtree's home on Wednesday March.
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Joseph Weis
Muscatine Lumber and Box Company
Deep River
William Drury
Lombard Street
J. Hickey
Park Place
Ss. N. Bond
Geneseo
Edward McGee
Davenport
Edward Will
Halstead Street
N. A. McCoy
Washington Street
Edward Danz
M. Wagner
East Fourth Street
Letts
Hazel Reynolds
Cedar County
William Lohr
Grand Avenue
Leon Wylie
Nicholas Lewis
Coleman Brayton
Leon McGinniss
William Fisher
William France
Bessie Hesler
Rock Island
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Chas. Crabtree
John Brayton
E. McCormick
Jesse Hayes
Muscatine Baptists Featured in Davenport B Y P A Rally
Maquoketa Iowa March 11 The mid year rally of the Davenport Baptist association B Y P A opened in Muscatine and continues through Wednesday. Miss Bernice Allen gave the welcome, Herman Leamer responded, and L W Barker leads song service with gospel singing talk.
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Maquoketa
Davenport Baptist Association
Bernice Allen
Herman Leamer
Lyons
L. W. Barker
Clinton
Matthew Westrate
Muscatine
Laura Porter
Peacock
Bessie Coyner
Rev. Manchester
Camanche
A. J. Kempton
Cantata Postponed to March 19 at Lutheran Church
The cantata planned for Thursday night at the Lutheran church has been moved to March 19. J. D. Letts traveled to Muscatine on business Saturday. Emil Kretschmar and his sister Lydia of Pine Mills visited Monday. A singing school will begin soon. Will Sauer of Mount Grove spent Sunday at the parsonage. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at August Henke’s home Sunflower Ridge. C. K. Beatty chosen director at No. 4 school meeting Monday. Lydia Kretschmar and Mable Sauer visited Isaac Meyers Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Olander visited Kretschmar home Pine Mills Monday afternoon.
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J. D. Letts
Muscatine
Emil Kretschmar
Lydia
Pine Mills
Will Sauer
Mount Grove
Ladies’ Aid Society
August Henke
Sunflower Ridge
No. 4
C. K. Beatty
Lydia Kretschmar
Mable Sauer
Isaac Meyers
Olander
Kretschmar
Sweetland Sunday School League Convention Program
The Sweetland Sunday School league will hold a convention at the North Prairie M E church on Wednesday March 18 1908 at 1030 am with a basket lunch at noon A morning program includes a paper Should the Superintendent Review the Lesson Each Sabbath How Much Time Should Be Used by Mrs Hiattie Miller and vocal selections by Ethel Lang An afternoon program features readings by Mrs C K Winnemore Walter Hoag and David Haifleigh plus readings songs and a round table The program also covers election of officers reports and a temperance day discussion with Rev Jordan Local residents R E Sherfey Joseph Howard August Hirsch Dr A Hayes and others were noted as visitors or travelers in the city.
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Sweetland Sunday School League
North Prairie
C. K. Winnemore
Walter Hoag
David Haifleigh
Minnie Denton
Lake
Hattie Miller
S&s. S
G. W Lang
J. C. Stewart
Mrs. Burnside
Ethel Lang
Injured Man Takes Rest After Severe Wounding
Report describes a man with one eye totally destroyed yet resting nicely. Back and facial injuries are not considered serious by his physician.
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Pital
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Healing Wonder at Havercamp’s
Advertisement states Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals wounds without danger of blood poisoning. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
Sawmill Injury Victim Brought to City for Treatment
James Phillips, injured at the Kemper sawmill near Fairport, was brought to the city late yesterday afternoon by Dr. G A Heidel and taken to Hershey hospital for care.
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James Phillips
Hershey Memorial Hospital
Kemper
Fairport
Journal
G. A. Heidel
Hershey Hos
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