Death of Aaron Stein A Family Tragedy in San Francisco
The death of Aaron Stein, brother of Philip Stein and twin Nathan Stein, occurred in San Francisco after a brief illness. Born in Dauphin county Pa on Oct 5 1834 he lived many years in Muscatine and Des Moines working for Rock Island and Wells Fargo Express, later private secretary to John J Valentine. He married Clara Duross in 1884 and leaves a sister Mrs Maria Orth a senior brother Philip Stein and twin Nathan Stein. Aaron was noted for integrity diligence generosity and kindness.
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Philip Stein
Aaron Stein
San Francisco
Nathan Stein
Dauphin County
Muscatine
Rock Island
Davenport
Grinnell
Des Moines
John Mahin
Golden Gate
Wells-Fargo Express Company
John J. Valentine
Europe
Stein
Clara Duross
Center County
Maria Orth
Indianapolis
Ind
Pope
Wesleyan University Victor in Intercollegiate Debate
Ralph Stafford helped Iowa Wesleyan University defeat Illinois Wesleyan University in a debate held in Mt Pleasant. The subject favored municipal ownership of city railways, with Illinois Wesleyan on the affirmative and Iowa Wesleyan on the negative. The audience rejoiced as judges ruled for the negative, capping a Jubileo as the old college bell rang at midnight. Stafford, who also debated last year, will travel to Muscatine for spring vacation.
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Ralph Stafford
Iowa Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
Ilinois Wesleyan
Iowa Wesleyan
Muscatine
Y M C A Social Delights Members at Saturday Event
A lively Y M C A social drew a merry crowd of young men with graphophone and vocal music. Muljer and Quinn provided music while Benj Hannan and a quartet led well received numbers. Mr Goodale of Chicago sang solo as coffee and doughnuts closed the evening.
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Messrs
Muljer
Quinn
Benj. Hannan
Perkins
Hill
Shoemaker
Ficken
Mr. Goodale
Chicago
Revival Meetings at Methodist Church Draw Big Attendance
This week at the Methodist church has sparked renewed interest with converts. Singer S D Goodale of Moody Bible Institute leads the large chorus and performs solos and duets. He will stay through the week and oversee singing at all services.
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Methodist Church
S. D. Goodale
Moody Bible Institute
Assignment of Officers to Their Wards
The people of East Hill commend Mayor Schmidt for police protection with August Zeug patrolling the Third ward and East Hill. Harry Hubbard is assigned to the Fourth ward, Wm. Pfeiffer to the First ward from Chestnut up West Hill, Wm. Murphy to the Second ward from Sycamore to Mulberry, Wm. Patrcell as night captain, and Wm. Held as stock police.
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East Hill
Schmidt
August Zeug
Third Ward
Harry Hubbard
Wm. Pfeiffer
Chestnut
West Hill
Wm. Murphy
Sycamore
Mulberry
Wm. Patrcell
Wm. Held
Lettsville Soliloquy on digging for natural gas debate
A local discourse weighs the choice between continuing traditional fuel methods and spending hundreds to test natural gas. Some push deep digging toward promised fields while many fear the venture as a desert Mirage. A few back the project with $2,000. towns Grandview and Concord hold potential wealth, and citizens ponder shared prosperity.
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Elysian Fields
Grandview
Concord
Sweetland Funeral Honors Viola Kerr At Home
The funeral for Viola Kerr was held at her parents home on Thursday at 10 a m, attended by many friends. The Sweetland Ladies assisted at Mrs J A Duffield’s home in a carpet rag sewing session. J C Aldinger and Jas Marsh were elected school directors at the March 12 annual election.
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Viola Kerr
Sweetland
J. A. Duffield
Mr. Denning
Leroy
M. O. Stanwood
A. H. Klepper
Addie
Washington
Iowa
Wm. Weierhauser
E. J. Pace
J. A. Carter
H. E. Herron
John Holtz
Gus. Martz
Frank Nesselbush
U. S
Ed. Chamberlain
Wilton
Kassman v Bell Seduction Case in Alli son
In Alli son District Court a sensational seduction suit ended with Lena Kassman awarded 3500 damages against Bell a wealthy widower farmer from Butler county. Klein Scales represented Kassman while Evans and Roberts defended. The case spanned several days and the jury verdict included possible paternity considerations.
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Dumont
Kassman
Bell
Allison
Lena Kassman
Butler County
Ackley
Mr. Scales
Messrs. Evans and Roberts
May Succeed Archbishop In Clinton Iowa
The Very Rev Father Mc Laughlin of St Marys parish is seen as a strong candidate to succeed the late Archbishop Hennessy. Clinton residents praise his leadership and note his extensive church projects built over twenty years including a church costing about 70 thousand dollars a parochial residence priced at 15 thousand and a school at 8 thousand.
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Hennessy
Clinton
Iowa
Father McLaughlin
St. Mary's
Despairing mother and child rescued from icy river
Mrs William Stamler attempted to end her life and that of her baby by leaping into the river near a wing dam. Friend John Phillips and Billy Robinson pulled them from the water. Both survived after immediate medical aid and warm care at the Dankert home.
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William Stamler
Fletcher Avenue
Wing Dam
Mad Creek
Evi
John Phillips
Phillips
Billy Robinson
Robinson
Dankert
Pine Street
Fred Dankert
Missionary Travels and Island Preaching
A minister journeyed across the island during his ministry, founding churches and preaching in many districts. He prayed fervently, even that the earth would open and swallow the Druids, as he spread his message.
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Island
Park Avenue Church News and Local Notes
Last Sunday at Park Avenue M E church Chas L Breckon preached on Homes as a model of the heavenly home. Evening sermon by John F Robertson on Faithfulness. Mrs Ruth McDonald and Geo Twigg return from Arkansas with health updates. Local talk includes Wright murder case trial, taxpaying concerns, and new East Hill building prospects. Miss Mayme Bast takes a dry goods store position.
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Chas. L. Breckon
Park Avenue M. E
Christ
Mr. Breckon
John F. Robertson
Bro. Robertson
Ruth McDonald
Arkansas
Geo. Twigg
East Hill
Muscatine
Mayme Bast
Jackson
Tribute to St Patrick sermon at St Matthias Church
The Rev Father Dan O Sullivan spoke on St Patrick s life at St Matthias church. He praised the saint for Ireland and Christianity noting his lasting fame across fifteen centuries and the fidelity of Catholic believers. He relayed legends of Patrick s birthplace, captivity, return as a missionary, and battles with Druids.
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Dan O'Sullivan
St. Matthias Church
St. Patrick
Ireland
County
Antrim
Celestine
Erin
Matt Parrott Ill. Ex-Governor Faces Declining Health
Waterloo Iowa March 16 ex Lieutenant Governor Matt Parrott is seriously ill with nervous ailments and kidney trouble. He has been confined. publishing duties pass to his sons as Parrott brothers run the business. He once led public life for thirty years and was elected president of the National Editorial Association. His wife Mrs Parrott has recovered her health.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Matt Parrott
Parrott Brothers
Parrott
Excelsior Springs
Drake
Davenport
Anamosa
National Editorial Association
Lou
Young Man Charged with Forgery Near Graettinger
Martin Smith of Graettinger vicinity was brought to Emmetsburg by Sheriff Davidson after arraignment before Justice Cameron on forgery charges. He was jailed in default of 350 bonds. Prosecutors plan to produce notes forged for Graettinger Savings bank including a 37 dollar note due May 17 1900 signed by T B Cahn and forged W K Williamson signatures. Additional forged notes totaling two or three are expected in evidence.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Martin Smith
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Davidson
Smith
Justice Cameron
Gaettinger
T. B. Cahn
Fallon
W. K. Williamson
Five Mile Limit Bill Advances in Iowa Legislature
Des Moines reports the Senate passed S. F. No. 66 taxing express companies after a sharp two day debate. Amendments failed 36 to 6. The bill moves to engrossment then heads toward law with the state tax approach strong. Excursion to Ames and other items fill the political page.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Senate Chamber
Lewis
Poweshiek
Ball
Cheshire
Junkin
United States Supreme Court
Methodists Expel Minister for Faith Healing Practices
Wichita March 16. The southern Kansas Methodist conference committee on church conduct expelled Rev. S. D. Osborne of Pearville Kaw after he studied faith healing in Chicago and began offering it with preaching. Bishop Vincent approved the removal and Osborne’s name was disconnected from the church.
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Wichita
Kan
Southern Kansas Methodist Conference
Vincent
S. D. Osborne
First Methodist
Pearville
Kaw
Chicago
Martindale
Mr. Osborne
Methodist
Mysteriously Shot County Attorney in Chariton
Ottumwa Iowa March 17 Special County Attorney W B Barger of Chariton was shot on the public square last night at 11 oclock. The shot came from an alley as he passed. No clues to the would be murderer. Bargers wound is slight and no harm is feared.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
W. B. Barger
Chariton
Aphorisms on longevity business and patience
The saying notes that long life tends to bring small appetites, praises prudent business conduct avoiding useless ties or lies, and humorously contrasts a camel in a circus with a man attempting to eat needles, illustrating impracticality.
Woman Takes Private Detective Role After Six Months of Marriage
A Chicago Daily News quip notes that a wife often assumes private detective duties after six months of marriage. The line adds that perfection would come if people heeding advice given to others did likewise.
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Chicago Daily News
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