Death of Silas Bridges in Des Moines Des Moines Iowa
Silas Bridges aged seventy four died yesterday at 8 25 PM at 1009 West Monroe street from cancer of the stomach after a long illness. He will be buried in Mediapolis with funeral services there tomorrow at 2 PM. He was born Sept 26 1836 in Washington county Ohio and lived in Des Moines county Iowa from 1854 to 1904 before moving to this city last February. He leaves his wife a daughter Mrs Charles Burkhardt of Kansas City Missouri two brothers Vincent Bridges Mediapolis and John Bridges Kossuth county Iowa and a sister Mrs Elizabeth Shore Wentboro Missouri. He had been a recluse here.
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John A. Dix Nominated for Governor at New York Convention
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Chicago firm offers tailored Suits to measure at ready-made price
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Steck's Jewelry Store Notice in Washington
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Former Peru Mayor Orson Dun Dead in Lynchburg
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Comet Visit Outsized by Small Roman Candle Display
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Winter ice cream adulteration gag tires Micky Jones
Micky Jones complains that winter’s gag about ice cream being adulterated tires him and his friend notes the seasonal timing as girls nag for treats. The exchange highlights a lighthearted moment over a recurring stereotype.
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Mars Flirts Crashingly Bel Luna Clash Sparks Laughter
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The Silk Dilemma of Style in a Gentleman's Choice
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Four Hundred Guest Wedding Nerves Over Check Certification
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Long After Longfellow A Penny Drop Staphophone Echo
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Two Sides Author My Books Sell Like Hot Cakes
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