Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa Tuesday, October 2, 1900 NEWS OF VICINITY ELDRIDGE Eldridge, Ia. Oct 1- Peter Arp, of Davenport, spent several days here last week...M.H. Calderwood attened the Republican rally at Dixon last Wednesday...Chas. Browlle of Long Grove, was here Sunday...Julius Helkenn, of Crawford County was renewing old acquaintances here last week...Henry hahn began business on Main street, Oct. 1...Jonathan McDowell, of Davenport, was a visitor here last week...The Long Grove band serenaded all the places of business in town Saturday night...Bryson Ackley and Miss Cook, of Port Byron, Ill., will be married at Port Byron Wednesday. A reception will be given Thursday evening for their friends here. DIXON Dixon, Ia., Oct 2- On last Wednesday night burglars broke open the B.C.R.N. railway hand car house and got a supply of tools such as crowbars, chisels, spike mauls, and other devices to burglarize property. They then went armed to enter the grain merchant's office of John Dammann & Co. With these tools they tried to open the safe, with no success. They spoiled the combination and handles cape undetected, as there was no clew as to who the robbers are. They took with them a coat and an overcoat that was in the office, but if the thieves had gotten into the safe they would not have found any money ther, as the firm only keeps its letters and papers therein for safety against fire. The firm had to have a safe expert from Davenport come to open the safe...Wm. Steinbeck died Thursday morning at 6 o'clock. His age was 65 years and the funeral occurred at Amity on Sunday...Chris Cross was a passenger for Davenport Monday on business...Alvin Grevis has gone to Davenport to visit an uncle...C.B. Snyder and wife went to Cedar Rapids to attend the carnival there this week...The world's champion wrestler, Martin Burns, "The Farmer", now of Big Rock, his old home, was in town with two of his class, D.A. McMillen and Frank Gotch of Hummell, Ia. They were visiting Monday with their friend, Horace Carter, the lightweight champion of Iowa who lives southeast of town...Wm. Hickson and John Hickson went to Blue Grass Monday after two loads of coal. FUNERAL OF AMANDA TIMM It Will Be Held from Bereaved Home Tomorrow The funeral of the late Amanda Timm, who passed away on Sunday afternoon, will be held tomorrow morning from her parents' home at 1506 West Seventh street, at 2 o'clock with interment at the Fairmount cemetery. The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Timm, and two sisters, Wilhelmina and Emma FROM THE CLERK'S FILES Katie Steinmuller has entered through Lischer, Bawden & Neal a suit for divorce against her husband, E.G. Steinmuller. Cruel and inhuman treatment is alleged. The couple was married in Peoria, July 17, 1899 and left one another on Sept. 19, 1900. An absolute divorce is asked for. Elisa A. Loving and Christopher C. Loving are unhappy. The first named wants a divorce on the grounds of desertion. The same is alleged to have happened on Sept. 10, 1898. The couple were married in Jefferson county, Ia. in the fall of 1869 and all of the children are full grown The plaintiff wants an absolute divorce. Alvina Schick, Laura Meier and D.H. Stuhr have entered a suit through Schmidt & Vollmer for the appointment of a guardian for their father, Captain D.H. Stuhr, whome the allege is 75 years of age and insane, and has been out of his mind for the past five years or more. The petition alleges that the defendant is possessed of $10,000 worth of property. Therefore a guardian is asked for. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Hi Cathy, Just had to let you know that I find the 1870 crime files to be a hoot. Thanks for a bit of levity amidst all of today's worrisome news. Jo

Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa March 22, 1900 THE TIMES 20TH CENTURY DIRECTORY Errors in Names and Locations and Any Changes From the Way the Names Appear in The Times, Including Removals, Must be Reported to the Office or the Directory Manager in The Times Building Within 48 Hours From This Evening, as These Names Will go in Book Form Then. MOORE (See also MOHR) Moore, Bert S, r 1530 Farnam Moore, Bertha, wid Thomas r 829 Ripley Moore, Charles D, r 1218 Perry Moore, Charles O, cook r 415 e 12th Moore, Edward r 952 Judson Moore, Edwin R, wife Barbara, cash Red Jacket Mnfg Co r 1530 Farnam Moore, Elias L, wife Rose wks Arsenal r 1341 3d av Moore, Miss Elizabeth H cigmkr J Goos Co r 1341 3d av Moore, Miss Ella R bkpr Dav. Woolen Mills Co rms Industrial Home Moore, Ellen D wid Daniel r 1341 3d av Moore, E.E. wks Dav. Pearl B Co r 415 e 12th Moore, Frank A wife Tillie painter r 415 e 12th Moore, Frank G wife Martha J mach Arsenal r 1218 Perry Moore, Frank P cooper r ws Eastern av nr Orphans' Home Moore, Ira R sign writer r 508 Harrison Moore, Miss Jessie M wks N. Kuhnen Co r 1205 w 2d Moore, John E wife Stella electrical eng 37 Masonic Temple rms 1011 Brady Moore, John F r 637 Kirkwood boul Moore, John D wks Arsenal r 1341 3d av Moore, John T wife Catherine E wheel tender Arsenal r 753 Esplanade av Moore, Miss Kate r ws Eastern av nr Orphans' Home Moore, Miss Margaret E r 852 Johnson Moore, Mary A wid W.F. r 1205 w 2d Moore, Matthew wife Mary guard Arsenal r 852 Judson Moore, Miss May r 1205 w 2d Moore, Michael F wife Elizabeth lab r 627 Federal Moore, M.A. grocer 513 Brady Moore, Miss Pearl bds 322 e Front Moore, Robert P wife Ella G r 2104 Grand av Moore, Thomas wife Alice mngr M A Moore r 513 Brady Moore, Wm r 1530 Farnam Moore, Wm (col) wife Cleona lab r rear 604 Main Moore, Wm G clk Stearns Paint Mnfg Co r 1205 w 2d Moorman, Anton, wife Wilhelmina, cigar box mnfr 1425 Marquette r same Moormann, George B driver C. Ewert, r 1122 w 2d Moran, Mrs. Blanche P r 1004 e 13th Moran, Edward E r 1705 Harrison Moran, Edward J mach Arsenal r 1705 Harrison Moran, Miss Henrietta C cash The Fair r 1705 Harrison Moran, Miss Margaret L r 818 Iowa Moran, Miss Mary E r 1705 Harrison Moravek, James wks D H Baker r 1653 w 4th Moravek, Miss Sophia dom 1315 4th av Moravek, Wenell, wife Sophia wks Lindsay & Phelps r 1653 w 4th Mobonia Hospital, Mrs. E. Peterson supt, 225 & 227 w 16th Morehouse, Dickerson B wife Ella M carrier P O r 1001 Tremont av Morehoue, Fred E wife Mary clk Ry M.S. r 322 w 3d Morehouse, Henry D r 1001 Tremont av Morehouse, Le Grand E clk Standard Oil Co r 1001 Tremont av Morehouse, Miss Stella G r 1001 Tremont av Morey, David G wife Isabelle B carp r 720 Main Morey, Miss Dott, dressmkr r 720 Main Morey, Wm B wife Freda rest 106 w Front r same Morgan, Miss Barbara tchr Cooking Sch r 214 Kirkwood boul Morgan, Charles L wife Eva cigmkr r 223 w 17th Morgan, Charles W wife Rilla eng C R I & P r 526 Iowa Morgan, Miss Charlotte r 830 e 13th Morgan, Miss Claribel, r 830 e 13th Morgan, Miss Edna B r 526 Iowa Morgan, Edwin F wife Clara trav agt r 830 e 13th Morgan, Mrs Emma L V dressmkr 324 w 2d r 521 w 6th Morgan, Miss Isabella A r 608 Kirkwood boul Morgan, James B wife Minnie C dentist rm 1 Ryan blk r H. Cora Lee Roy bldg 606 Brady Morgan, Phillip, wife Clara E, foreman Arsenal r 608 Kirkwood boul Morgan, Rebecca wid Thomas r 214 Kirkwood boul Morgan, Walter C agt American Exp Co bds 1003 Perry Morgan, Wm wife Kittie molder Arsenal r 1218 Rock Island Morginson, Frank L wks Woolen Mills bds 1213 3d av Moriarty, Miss Alice clk Boston Store r 1710 Iowa Moriarty, Mrs. Ann r 1313 w 6th Moriarty, Daniel eng D R I & N W r 1710 Iowa Moriarty, John butcher r 1710 Iowa Moriarty, Miss Katherine L r 1710 Iowa Moriarty, Neal r 1710 Iowa Moritz, Sol wife Emma propr The Hub 121 w 2d r 412 w 3d Moroney, Michael eng St. Katharine's Hall, r same Morrey, Henry, eng C R I & P bds 623 Federal Morrill, Sarah W wid James E r 907 LeClaire Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Wednesday, July 20, 1870 BURGLARY One S. Johnson reached town yesterday with $215 in his pocket. He selected as his hotel the Tremont House, on Iowa street between Front street and Second. After supper he went out to interview the city, and meandered into the St. Louis billiard hall. There he met a man whose front name was I. M. Henderson. He enjoyed the company of the latter party until quite a late hour and then went home, accompanied by Henderson, who said he boarded at the Tremont, and furthermore, that he occupied the same room and same bed Johnson did. The twain went home, and retired, Johnson putting his money under his pillow. Some time during the night Henderson crawled over Johnson, got out of bed, and went down stairs, returning in about fifteen minutes, and again laid down. On account of this simple transaction, when Johnson woke up next morning he found his money gone. Mr. Henderson didn't know anything about it, but the other thought he did, so an information was filed against him and he was taken before Justice Peters this morning to answer to the charge of burglary. The evidence was not strong enough to hold Mr. .Henderson and Justice Peters discharged him. He was a mighty honorable man though, and went with Johnson to his attorney and told him that he had intended to leave town to-day, but as Mr. Johnson had lost his money while sleeping with him, and consequently had suspicions, he would stay until a thorough investigation was had, which was certainly kind of him. Constable Martins had a second information placed in his hands and in company with Johnson secreted himself in the Tremont House barn and awaited developments. Pretty soon out came the Innocent M. Henderson and drew from a hiding place a goodly sized roll of bills and walked virtuously away; whereupon he was once more arrested and placed in jail. He will visit Justice Peters in the morning and explain how it was. If it hadn't been for his excessive kindness and high minded way of doing business he could have gone on his way rejoicing. It is rare we have such instances of unflinching integrity. Since writing the above we learn that Henderson has been arraigned before Justice Peters this afternoon. His trial is now in progress. Thursday, July 21, 1870: Police Court. John Quincher, a tinker by profession, was arrested yesterday for lying drunk in a gutter on Rock Island Street. The fact being proved conclusively on him he was fined $1 and costs and sent up. Sent Up. Henderson, the amiable party who did Mr. Johnson out of $215, and then assisted him to find it, was asked to give $500 bail at Justice Peters Court yesterday afternoon, but did not have that amount about him, so he was remanded to jail. He was brought up once more this morning on a charge of assault and battery but the plaintiff withdrew the suit and Mr. Henderson retired to his summer retreat. Friday, July 22, 1870 P. Morgan disturbed the public peace by several loud assertions as to what he would do, and went to jail for it. J. Welker and wife indulged in a matrimonial row, and made Rome howl with their yellings. The case is being ground through this afternoon. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa July 18, 1870 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Testimony Before Justice Peters NELSON ACQUITTED The preliminary examination of William Nelson, charged with killing William Donovan, was set this morning at 10 o'clock. Justice Peters finding his office too small to accommodate spectators and others, opened the Court House. A large crowd were in attendance and much interest manifested in the proceedings. A little after 10 o'clock Marshal Kauffman brought the prisoner into court. Martin & Murphy appearing for Nelson and Ge. J.B. Leake on the part of the State. Several witnesses whose testimony had heretofore given were sworn. The main facts were stated substantially the same, although some slight difference appears in the minor details. Jno. W. Green, testified, substantially as heretofore. That he was standing with Schnitger and Dittoe on corner First National Bank, heard the shot, went to the saloon; Mayor Schnitger first saw the man lying to the right of entrance near the stairs, saw Schnitger talking with Nelson; Nelson said "arrest me I done it; " no weapon in his hand the man was alive and said, "arrest that man." W.T. Dittoe, sworn- I asked Mr. Nelson for a towell and some ice water; he handed me a pitcher of water and then gave me a white vest; told him I didn't want that; then he gave me a towell. I wet it and laid it on Donovan's head the man died while I was in the saloon; he lived about 5 or 10 minutes. C.I. Watt, Sworn: Was in Nelson's saloon on last Thursday. Did not see William Nelson shoot Donovan neither did I see a pistol in his hand. Heard Nelson say he did it. Heard report of pistol and saw a man fall. Witness described the situation of the parties at the shooting. Man lived about five minutes. Cross Examined- The witness was requested to make a statement of the whole affair as far as it has come to his knowledge. This agreed substantially with the wintess' previous testimony. He gave a number of descriptions of the person who were in the saloon, so far as he knew them. Described the manner of putting the man out the first and second time. The man resisted some. Man seemed to have the devil in him rather than drunk. The man put out seemed to be the stronger and if he had exerted his strength would probably have stayed in . Described the manner of the man when he came in, and the language he used. Nelson attempted to defend himself, but was nowheres, and had to dodge the blows. If he had been struck, he would have been knocked down. Can't tell who Donovan first raised the cane at Nelson and his mother were both standing close together; Nelson took the cane from him and immediately Donovan took it away again; at this time Donovan had more the appearance of a maniac than any man I ever saw so much so that I was greatly frightened. Witness then described the shooting as heretofore. The man did not fall suddenly, but staggered against the partition and from thence to a sitting position and there he lay until let down to his full length upon the floor. L.A. Pearce sworn- Pearce's testimony was also substantially the same as Dr. Watts, with but little, if any, deviation in the details of the affair. His description of the manner of Donovan coincided with the previous testimony. He said that Donovan appeared to handle Nelson as if he were a boy 10 years old. Gust. Schnitger sworn- Sheriff Schnitger's testimony was the same as before reported. Philip Racquet sworn- Testimony substantially as before. The prosecution here rested. By mutual consent the case was then adjourned until 2 o'clock. AFTERNOON Upon the opening of the Court this afternoon, the mother of Mr. Nelson was sworn as a witness for the defense. Her testimony was as follows: This is my son; my age is between 70 and 80, I was present in the saloon at the time of the shooting was done, heard the report but did not see the shot fired, at the time the shot was fired he was holding a stick over my head, and I said to him, "don't kill me."; saw Mr. Watt in the saloon and think it was his cane that the man was holding over my head. The man was making a noise in the saloon. Cross-examined- I was struck on the shoulder, and fell back against the counter, I think it may have been the partition. The defense here rested their cause. Gen. Leake then rose and addressed the Court, said he was sensible of the solemn duty devolving upon hi as the prosecuting Attorney in this case but he would say that from the evidence given he should have acted the same as Mr. Nelson under similar circumstances. He had nothing further to say in the matter and awaited the decision of the Court. Messrs. Martin & Murphy, Nelson's attorneys, submitted the case without argument, whereupon Justice Peters immediately discharged Mr. Nelson from custody in short order. The court room was quite full and the excitement great. The spectacle of Nelson's aged mother, who was carried into court, created a lively sympathy. Her injuries quite serious. Mr. Nelson was overcome upon finding that he stood legally free and clear in the eyes of the community. The dismissal of the case gave general satisfaction for public opinion sided with the person who protected his dearest relative, even to the taking of life, no matter what his occupation or the condition of his aggressor. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

DAVENPORT MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS There were some attempts at the organization of companies of the citizen soldiery prior to 1857, but nothing of permanent character.  In that year, February 3d, a number of German-born citizens who had seen service in the fatherland, organized the Davenport Rifle Corps.  On July 4th of that year they made their first appearance in parade under command of Captain A. Iten.  They had their armory at Second and Ripley streets.  Captain H. Haupt was later in command. The Davenport City artillery was organized July 9, 1857, and served a double purpose in the community.  It had civil officers, John Johns, Jr., president; F. B. Wilkie, vice president; C. C. Harris, secretary; and D. W. Van Evera, treasurer; also a full complement of military officers headed by C. N. Schuyler.  R. M. Littler was orderly sergeant.  The rank and file numbered forty and they possessed two six-pounders.  Their armory was at Second and Brady steets.  The artillerists were notable both upon the drill ground and also in the ball room.  They gave public assemblies through the winter and still linger in the memories of many citizens of Davenport. The veterans of the Schleswig-Holstein uprising formed the nucleus and furnished the officers for the Davenport City Guards, organized in March, 1858.  July 4, 1858, they made their first appearance in uniform.  Their captain was F. Unrow.  Later they were commanded by Captain D. H. Stuhr.  Their armory was on Second near Ripley. The Davenport Sarsfield Guards was another company organized at a date slightly previous to that on which the City Guards were organized, but they did not make their first appearance in parade in uniform until March 17, 1859.  From that date and the name chosen to designate this body of militia it is not difficult to tell the nationality of a large part of its membership.  Edward Jennings was the first captain.  He resigned later and R. M. Littler was given the command.  A hall on Brady street near Fourth was utilized as an armory. In Barrow's history, written in 1859, there is this paragraph:  "There is no young city in the west that can equal Davenport in her display of military.  The companies are all excellently uniformed and officered and should their services be ever needed by their country they will not be found in the background." That prophecy was amply fulfilled a few months after when Davenport was the scene, April 17, 1861, of a public meeting that immediately followed the receipt of the news of the fall of Fort Sumter.  The war spirit there kindled found expression in the enlistment of Scott county men in every regiment that Iowa sent to the front.  Company G of the First regiment, commanded by August Wentz was composed entirely of men from this county. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

CHAPTER XXII PATRIOTIC DAVENPORT MILITARY HEADQUARTERS - CAMPS WHERE SOLDIERS WERE TRAINED - MINNESOTA SIOUX - MANY CONFERDERATE PRISONERS AT ROCK ISLAND PRISON - THE ROUTINE OF PRISON LIFE - THE SOLDIERS' MONUMENT - ORATION OF GENERAL J. B. LEAKE - IOWA SOLDIERS' ORPHANS' HOME - FIRST EXERCISES AT OAKDALE - COMPANY B GOES TO FIGHT SPAIN - THE ROLL OF HONOR - COMPANY ROSTER IN DAYS OF SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. (Pictures included with this chapter are:  Rebel Prison On Rock Island, In 1864 - Company B Starting For the Spanish-American War - The Armory, Davenport. At the outbreak of hostilities between the north and south the telegraph lines terminated at Davenport.  To be in close touch with affairs at Washington and to secure ready communication concerning military affairs Governor Kirkwood established his headquarters at Davenport, and before the close of the war there were located here various military organizations of the state and of the Union army.  Among the state officers stationed here at one period of the war were N. B. Baker, adjutant general, and M. M. Trumbull, assistant adjutant general, with offices in the Griggs block, between Second and Third streets; also of the United States army Brigadier General B. S. Roberts, commanding the district of Iowa, whose headquarters were in the Metropolitan block, southeast corner of Second and Brady.  On his staff were Captains J. M. Bell and T. P. Hunt, Lieutenant S. Prentiss, B. H. Roberts and Richard Skinner, Lieutenant Colonel William M. Grier, mustering and dispatching officer, had his headquarters in the Griggs block.  The provost marshal for hte second district of Iowa, General Philo E. Hall, had his headquarters in the Metropolitan block, and in the same building was stationed Major Thomas Duncan, Third United States cavalry, acting assistant provost marshal for Iowa.  Captain Charles Bennett was superintendent of barracks on the island and Major C. P. Kingsbury was superintendent of the arsenal buildings on the island. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township Davenport Township Outside the City Eldridge, Joseph Emise, Henry Early, Christian Epp, Christian Ely, James Ehrsam, Chas. Evans, Charles Eastwood, John A. C. English, James M. Ells, C. S. Ernst, Henry England, John Ehler, Jacob Eldridge, Jacob M. Freed, Phillip Fop, Hans Frick, Christian Fitcer, Christian Falan, Joe Fearing, Frederick Fedick, John Fearing, George Frye, H. M. Frahm, John Fluke, Newton H. Feldpausch, Gabriel Fluke, Orville S. Farencrook, Ludwig Fluke, Orland R. Flanegan, Patrick Frederick, Gust Falnegan, Michael Foster, J. M. Falner, Henry Frey, George Falner, William Fleming, Thomas Furgeson, James Farber, James Finley, John W. Friend, Powell Gannen, Martin Grews, Joseph Gannen, Timothy Grant, Alexander X. Guion, W. H. Gosch, Peter Guttsch, John Galeger, William Groman, James Galolen, A. R. Gerathy, Michael Golden, Charles Gerathy, John O. Gurgens, Jacob Gahman, Joseph Goetsch, H. A. Glaspell, Isaac Gottsch, Hans-2d Gottsch, James Grubbe, Ludolph Goettsch, James Groth, Detlef Goettsch, Hans-1st Gaierty, Owen Green, Allen J. Ginn, Alvin Gardner, H. G. Gilruth, James H. Gertz, Christian Gould, Benjamin Gertz, Henry Grey, Hugh Gloss, James Gubson, Andrew Girm, Thomas Guinnes, Michael Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES *Rathmann

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township Davenport Township Outside the City Colewell, Joseph Campbell, William M. Calvin, Luthr Campbell, Byron B. Carner, Michael Crone, August Caloreise, Hugh Copeland, Joseph Cook, Rudolph Conner, Charles Catt, Alfred B. Cork, Benjamin Christofer, Hans Chapman, Isaac Cahill, William Criswell, Robert Jr. Carroll, William Carat, Benjamin Calahan, Thomas Cummings, Seth Crane, Addison B. Calder, Simon Carter, Benjamin A. Calder, James Cavitzel, Anton Cook, Christopher Champion, Denison R. Carroll, John T. Catlin, Henry L. Crumbig, John Cook, William Cowdery, Lorenzo Crawford, James Cahaian, Wm. Criswell, James Crapenher, Peter Cumefeldt, Henry Cole, Yeocum Coal, Lea* Carlin, John Carr, David Collins, Miles A. Crumbey, William H. Chapin, Francis Coon, John B. Criswell, Samuel Campbell, C. C. Clary, Michael Clary, Daniel Daniels, Noah Day, John M. Doyle, Morris Donyer, Andrew Doyle, Lawrence Dura**, Harlen Doyle, Daniel Degroff, Albert Doyle, Michael Dutcher, John Delancy, John Davis, Ebenezer J. Dierk, Marx Doendorf, Alvin Dettmer, James Dorliz, Wm. Dehn, Riemer Degler, Michael Dunn, E. Draper, John Dwire, H. G. Dunlop, Patrick Douffen, Ferd Donelly, Hugh Dieman, Chas. Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES *Rathmann

This section completes Chapter 21. If you want to see the chapter in it's entirety, just go to the Scott county web page. (After Cathy uploads) CARES FOR CHILDREN OF BROKEN HOMES As the orphans of the soldiers of the war of the rebellion grew to manhood and womanhood with the flight of time this institution was utilized for the care of the poor children of the state, the little people who have poor homes or none at all, the children who would otherwise have no place of refuge other than the county poor farms, children in danger from evil surroundings and influence.  Here they are gathered from broken homes-the number in 1910 exceeding 500, fed, warmed and clothed, given instruction in a school unsurpassed anywhere for curriculum or instruction, given healthful work on a farm of many acres, trained in habits of industry, thrift and all that makes for good citizenship, and when old enough are placed on good homes where they will have the level American chance to which all children of Iowa are entitled. Life at the home is regular and well ordered.  The children are well treated, happy and fond of those who have them in charge.  There is a library of well selected juvenile literature and there is a systematic effort to provide for them as much amusement as possible.  Back in war days Muscatine inaugurated the custom of providing Christmas cheer in the shape of presents, a tree, a Santa Claus, etc.  This good example was followed by other communities.  The small people of the home are never far out of the minds of the people of Davenport and many treats have been arranged for them by the citizens. The name of the institution has not been changed since post-bellum days and it is still the Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' home, although the title is hardly appropriate these days, and it is to be hoped it will never be.  The state collects from the county whence a child comes for its support, and no better investment do the ninety-nine counties of Iowa make than this investment in humanity. The institution of officered by a selected corps of efficient and devoted employes, and is under the charge of Frank J. Sessions, superintendent for the State Board of Control. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

UNDER STATE CONTROL The eleventh general assembly in 1866 acted favorably upon the petitions presented looking to change in management of the Soldiers' Orphans' home.  First established by what was virtually a private corporation and later splendidly maintained as a benevolent institution the time seemed ripe for the home to be numbered among the recognized state institutions supported by taxation.  This was done, and an act passed by which it came under the support and control of the state.  The legislature named a board of trustees consisting of one member from the state at large, and one from each congressional district.  An appropriation of $25,000 was voted and provision made for a tax levy.  The main institution was located at Davenport with branches at Cedar Falls and Glenwood.  At this time the number of children in these three homes numbered 864.  In 1875 the homes were consolidated into one institution at Davenport. >From the time when the care of soldiers' orphans was assumed by the state the Davenport institution grew and prospered.  Better buildings replaced the whitewashed barracks, and all features of the army camp were obliterated.  Handsome structures of pressed brick came into existence, administration building, cottages, hospital, laundry, machine shop, tailor shop, schools.  The state gave loving care and guardianship to the children of those who proved themselves "the bravest of the brave" and trusted their little ones to the keeping of those who survived the struggle. The home has been visited by disastrous fires-one in July, 1886, and again the next year when lightening consumed the main building with a loss of $50,000.  The handsome chapel which serves as an assembly hall when it is desired to call all the children together was finished an dedicated in April, 1901.  In this chapel is located the handsome $3,000 pipe organ, gift of Governor Larrabee, a member of the State Board of Control at the time this body was established to manage and conduct all state institutions of a benevolent and corrective character. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

THE ORPHANS REACH DAVENPORT The steamer Keithsburg arrived from Keokuk, November 16, 1865, having on board 150 orphans of Iowa soldiers.  Previous to their arrival the comparatively new barracks of Camp Kinsman on the present site of the home had been made ready for their reception.  The barracks contained beds, bedding and much other equipment that could be utilized and the home was furnished by the liberal contribution of patriotic citizens of Davenport, the amount running into the thousands of dollars.  Upon the arrival of the boat breakfast was served in the Christian chapel, now Hibernian hall, on Brady street near Fifth street by the sympathetic ladies of the city.  Afterward the party went to Camp Kinsman and the Davenport branch of the institution was established.  Mrs. Wittenmeyer consented to remain at the home as matron and this insured the perfect success of the enterprise.  M. B. Cochran of Iowa City was made superintendent. The first superintendent of the home while it was at Farmington was named Parvin.  This was a temporary arrngement and he was soon succeeded by Rufus Hubbard who was superintendenet until the removal of the home to Davenport in 1865. In 1867 Superintendent Cochran and Matron Wittenmeyer resigned and were succeeded by Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Pierce of Fairfield as superintendent and matron.  Mr. Pierce resigned in 1886 and was succeeded by Gen. E. C. Litchfield who served less than eleven months.  Mr. Pierce was recalled and managed the home for eleven months.  Principal John R. Bowman was called from School No. 1 to the superintendency and served two years.  He was followed by Dr. W. E. Whitney who resigned in 1893 and was followed by J. H. Lukens of Muscatine who served two years relinquishing the position to M. T. Gass who held it until his death in May, 1904.   H. W. Kellogg was acting superintendent until June 8th of that year when Frank J. Sessions took charge of the largest family in Iowa. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

THE IOWA SOLDIERS' ORPHANS HOME Any mention of the Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' Home, brief or extended, must begin with reference to Mrs. Annie Wittenmeyer, the Keokuk woman whom Governor Kirkwood commissioned state sanitary agent and who during the long years of the Civil war was constantly engaged in works of mercy in the hospitals at the front.  In a personal letter under date of 1888 she speaks of the movement for the care of soldiers' orphans:  "I matured the plan during the Mississippi river campaign which culminated in the surrender of Vicksburg in July, 1863.  It was in the hospital where I was surrounded by men facing death, whose one anxiety was for their children, that the thought came to me, and many a dying soldier was comforted by the assurance that I would undertake the enterprise." The actual founding of the homes for the care of the children of the brave men of Iowa who had laid down their lives for their country came about through the state sanitary organization which worked through local aid societies in collecting and distributing supplies for the soldiers, supplies which exceeded a half million dollars in value. At a meeting of the Soldiers' Aid society held at Iowa City, September 23, 1863, attended by Mrs. Wittenmeyer, the care of children orphaned by the war was discussed, and a call published for a meeting of the people of Iowa at Muscatine, October 5, 1863.  Among the signatures appended to this call were of Mesdames D. T. Newcomb and O. W. Leslie of Davenport.  At this Muscatine convention there was a good and representative attendance from all portions of the state.  Resolutions were passed that an asylum for children made fatherless by the war be established, and an organization effected to carry out the resolution.  The following officers were elected for the society thus founded:  Governor W. M. Stone, president; Miss Mary Kibben, Mt. Pleasant, recording secretary; Miss Mary Shelton, later Mrs. C. L. Poor, Burlington, corresponding secretary; Mrs. N. H. Brainard, Iowa City, treasurer; the board of trustees included; Mrs. Annie Wittenmeyer, of Keokuk; Mrs. C. Ben Darwin, Davenport, Mrs. D. T. Newcomb, Davenport; Mrs. L. B. Stevens, and Messrs. O. Faville, E. H. Williams, T S. Parvin, M. Shields, Caleb Baldwin, C. C. Cole, Isaac Pemberton and C. Henderson. The first meeting of the trustees was held in Des Moines, February 14, 1864, at which time and place arrangements were made for raising the necessary funds for the enterprise, although the impetuous Mrs. Wittenmeyer had anticipated this action by several months having issued an appeal for the orphans to the people of the state on Thanksgiving day of 1863.  At the March meeting of the trustees Mr. Howell of Keokuk was authorized to lease a building, procure furnishings and solicit funds.  In June Davenport contibuted $600 to the expense fund.  The same month at another trustees' meeting a committee was appointed to open a home.  The movement gained in popularity throughout the state. The special committee of the trustees reported July 13, 1864, that a large brick building had been secured at Lawrence, Van Buren county, and that it was in condition to receive the children who were in need of shelter and in three weeks from that time twenty-one children were there domiciled.  The first matron was Mrs. E. M. Elliott of Washington. The movement for the care of soldiers' orphans gathered enthusiasm as the months went by.  Ingersoll, the war historian, says:  "There has never been any one work in the state that has convened so many people in large and enthusiastic assemblies, filled so many churches and halls, thrilled so many hearts, awakened so much emotion, suffused with tears so many eyes, commanded such great liberality, or enlisted so many great minds as the Soldiers' Orphans' home."  The soldiers in the field deeply touched by these efforts for the children of their brothers in arms contributed more than $45,000. In addition to the home near Farmington another was opened at Cedar Falls where the soldiers' orphans living in the northern portion of the state were cared for to the nunber of more than 100 the first year.  Early in 1865 there was suggestion made that the orphans' home at Lawrence could with advantage be moved to Davenport.  In May there was a public meeting at the Presbyterian church in which the interests of the orphans were considered with liberal subscriptions.  In October of 1865 another meeting was held in LeClaire's hall and subscriptions to the fund amounting to $5,200 were made. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

The Daily Gazette Davenport, Iowa Friday Morning September 19, 1862 Twenty First Iowa.-This regiment, as we have stated, encamped on Rock Island Wednesday night, and the ruins of the old military post there were again, after a quiet of more than a quarter of a century, enlivened by the tread of armed men. Three companies quartered for the night within the building of the old fort, recalling to mind the ancient time when it was garrisoned against another though hardly more savage foe than the one we have now to contend with; while suggesting the hope that the prostration of that enemy was not more complete than will be that of those now arrayed in arms against their country. During the morning yesterday, a dispatch from Gen. Pope authorized the regiment to proceed on its way southward. They accordingly embarked again, and about 4 o'clock in the afternoon were on their way to St. Louis. Their further destination is unknown. Postage Stamps Not Currency.-The following official communication from the Post Office Department to C. H. Eldridge, Esq., Postmaster of this city, settles a vexed question: Post Office Department Finance Office, Washington, Sept. 15. Postmaster, Davenport, Iowa: There is no legal warrant for the use, as currency, of postage stamps, sold by Postmasters, nor are the latter required to redeem them. Hence you are instructed to limit sales to such amounts as a re absolutely required for postal purposes.~~A. M. Zevely, Third Asst. P. M. General. The Draft.-The Governor has addressed the following circular to the drafting commissioners of the several counties. It will be seen that everything is to be got ready for a draft, in case the same should be ordered, which the Governor considers imminent: Executive Office, Iowa, Sept. 16, 1862 Sir:--I have recently been instructed by the War Department, that the excess of volunteers over the quota of this State of the first Three Hundred Thousand men will be credited to the State on her quota of the second Three Hundred Thousand; and that if the State has filled both quotas by volunteering, no draft would at present be made except to fill the old regiments. There are now, in process of organization two independent regiments at Dubuque-one the Irish regiment, under Colonel O'Brien, and a Cavalry regiment, under Colonel Wilson; also, a regiment in the southern part of the State, under colonel Summers. I will endeavor to procure credit to the State for these regiments. Still the danger of a draft is imminent. The order may reach me on any day to commence the draft to fill the old regiments. You will therefore perfect all your arrangements for the draft. Heave everything done that is required of you by the instructions heretofore sent you, so that you will be ready to commence the draft on one day's notice, and await such further instructions as may be sent you. You need not attuned from day to day, as heretofore, but be ready to act when required. You will ascertain and strike from your list of men liable to draft, all men in your county who may enlist in any of the old regiments or is either of the regiments named. Samuel Kirkwood, Governor. Another View.-Der Demokrat of yesterday administered a fitting rebuke to our other cotemporary for its fulsome eulogies of Gen. McClellan at the expense of other officers who have nobly distinguished themselves in the service. It closes thus: "McClellan's register of sins is open to the world. He cannot be whitewashed, and although he may yet play a principal role in the political arena, his place in the field will appear at zero in the history of this war." Died. On Thursday, Sept. 18th, Wm. Henry Davis, son of James H. and Elizabeth Davis, born Nov. 13, 1860. Disease, consumption. Funeral from the residence this afternoon at two o'clock. In Orfordville, Wis., on Monday morning the 15th inst., Orlana W., wife of Asa M. Mamblett, aged 40 years. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

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VETERANS' ASSOCIATION ANTEDATING G. A. R. The association of veterans mentioned above was organized in 1865 antedating the Grand Army of the Republic by a year and was created for much the same purposes, and was administered in the same spirit.  Unlike the Grand Army there was neither ritual nor secret work.  At a meeting of Scott county soldiers held June 29, 1865, at the court house, Dr. J. M. Witherwax and Lieut. H. M. McNeil, secretary, a committee appointed at a previous meeting reported:  "Having in view the good of the soldier, and believing there are no ties beyond the ties of blood so strong as those that are formed amid the hardshops and dangers of a soldier's life, and for the purpose of strengthening those ties and keeping our memories refreshed we would recommend that the soldiers of Scott county enter into an organization with that view, the first principles of which should be to extend the right hand of fellowship to all soldiers who have battled for thier country, universal rights and the freedom of all mankind. "That our wounded and disabled brothers shall be the objects of our special care and consideration, and show them their sacrifices have not been made in vain, nor that we are ungrateful for their valuable services. "And while we remember the living we should not forget the dead, and in no way can we better cherish their memories than by endeavoring to heal the heart wounds of their families and friends left behind, some of whom are destitute and needing the aid and sympathy of all patriots as well as soldiers. "Such being our views, we believe that this society can be made the instrument of much good by endeavoring to restrain the wayward, holding up the hands of the weak, and satisfied only when we know the wounded and disabled are cared for and the widow and orphan of the fallen have received at our hands what is justly their due. "We would also recommend that the matter of politics be kept entirely aloof from this organization and that all members shall have full privilege to exercise the elective franchise in accordance with their best convictions." The report was signed by the committee, Messrs. Henry Egbert, C. Barney, J. G. G. Cavendish, N. N. Tyner, and George E. McCosh. Adjournment was taken to July 1st when a constitution was adopted and the name of the organization decided upon-"The Old Soldiers' Association of Scott County, Iowa."  The officers elected were:  General Add. H. Sanders, president; Dr. J. M. Witherwax, vice president; Lieut. N. N. Tyner, secretary; Lieut. J. G. G. Cavendish, treasurer; E. R. Ames, sergeant at arms.  The executive committee comprised Lieut. Col. Henry Egbert, Lieut. H. S. McNeil, and Lieut. H. W. Bennett. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

ORATION AT THE DEDICATION At the time of the dedication of the Soldiers' monument which is located on Main street between Trinity cathedral and the high school July 4, 1881, Davenport in company with all the United States was in the shadow of sorrow caused by the assassination of President Garfield.  In the column which marched to the scene of dedication were military and civic orders.  The Scott County Veterans' association had ninety-seven men in line, representing fifty-seven regiments and ten states.  There were military companies from Davenport, Rock Island, and Muscatine, also detachments from the Knights of Pythias and Turngemeinde. The  statue surmounting the column was unveiled by Mrs. Foster, widow of the lamented Major Foster of the Eleventh Iowa, and her two daughters.  The oration was by Gen. J. B. Leake.  United States district attorney, of Chicago, formerly a citizen of Davenport. In this oration, a most eloquent one, Scott county's part in the war for the Union was most fittingly and feelingly dwelt upon.  Said General Leake:  "Under the call for 75,000 men Iowa's share of three month's men was one regiment.  In this county three companies contended for the honor of entering that regiment.  Our German fellow citizens obtained that distinction and Capt. August Wentz marched the first company out of our county to the theater of war.  He afterward as lieutenant colonel of the Seventh regiment of infantry laid down his life at the battle of Belmont.  The other two companies under the command of Robert M. Littler and J. DeWitt Brewster went into the Second regiment of infantry, followed soon by Capt. Egbert's company in the Second regiment of cavalry, and then by many others. "The number of men liable to military duty in the county was ascertained by reports of the assessors of the various townships making a canvass as directed by a law passed at the extra session of the general assembly held May 1861, to be 4,117.  O that entire number there voluntarily enlisted during the war about two-thirds of the entire number liable to duty in the county.  Almost every family made sacrifices at the altar of country.  During the whole war there was not a battle of importance in which men from Scott county did not have a part.  They participated in the long march, the wearing siege; they pined away in suffering in every southern prison; they left their dead in every soldiers' cemetery.  And now after so many years, we, their fellow citizens, and many of us their companions-in-arms, have the precious privilege of bearing testimony to their virtues and leaving in enduring form for future generations a record of their patriotic sacrifice." Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa Sep 21, 1900 OBITUARY Hughes At the home of its parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hughes, 512 East Pleasant street, at 8 o'clock last evening, occurred the death of Oliver C. Hughes, the 11 months and 12 days old son of the household. The father of the deceased child is a rope maker at the Rock Island arsenal. The funeral will be held from the parents' residence tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, with interment at St. Marguerite's cemetery. Sep 25, 1900 OBITUARY Bernes At 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at Mercy hospital, occurred the death of John Bernes in the 47th year of his age. The deceased was a native of Dublin, Ireland, and had been a resident here for twenty-seven years. The deceased was a single man and is survived by a brother, Thomas Bernes, a sister, Catherine Bernes and a half-brother, John Cavanaugh. By occupation the deceased was a stone mason. The funeral will be held from his brother's home, 908 LePage street at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning with services at the Sacred Heart cathedral and with interment at the St. Marguerite's cemetery. Oct 20, 1900 Bracelin At the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. P.M. Bracelin in the Warner Flats on East 6th St between Iowa and LeClaire streets, this morning, occurred the death of Henry, the 17 year and 3 months old son of the family. The cause of the death was pneumonia. The deceased was born and reared in this city. The funeral will occur from the parents' home on Monday morning at 9 o'clock with services at the Sacred Heart Cathedral and with interment at St. Marguerite's cemetery. Nov 9, 1900 Mary Walsh Mrs. Mary Walsh died at her residence, 412 East Ninth Street at 12:30 o'clock today. She had been ill during ten days with a paralytic complaint. She was in the 66th year of her life. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the burial will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery. Nov 14, 1900 OBITUARY Trainor. At 8 o'clock last evening occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Trainor in the 74th year of her age. The deceased passed away in this city at the home of her daughter, Mr. John Russell of 1215 Third avenue, in East Davenport, wehre for some time before her death she had resided. Prior to her taking up her habitation with her daughter in this city she resided in Chicago for three years. The deceased was born in County Down, Ireland, and for 42 years resided in this state. Her death was due to apoplexy. The survivors are Michael, her son, of this city, with the fire department, Mrs. Henry Webber of Marshalltown, Lizzie, of Chicago, and Mamie, now Mrs. John Russell, of this city. The funeral will be held from the late residence tomorrow morning with services at the Sacred Heart Cathedral at 9 o'clock. The interment will be at St. Marguerite's cemetery. Nov 16, 1900 The Funeral of Mrs. Trainor It Was Held with Services at the Sacred Heart Cathedral The funeral of Mrs. J. Trainor was held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Russell, 1215 Third Avenue in East Davenport. It was largely attended. The pall bearers were Frank Lanigan, James F. Halligan, Michael Carville, Patrick Hanley, and Thomas McLaughlin. The interment was made at St. Marguerite's cemetery. Services were held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Reverend James Davis officiating. Nov 28, 1900 OBITUARY Bracelin At the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. P.M. Bracelin in the Warner flats at 5:30 o'clock this morning occurred the death of William E. Bracelin in the 21st year of his age. The deceased was born and reared in this city. He was a young man of many excellent parts and his life held much promise. Besides his father and mother, three brothers and one sister survive him, viz: John R., Francis and Helen at home. The funeral will be held from the parents residence at 9 o'clock Friday morning with services at the Sacred Heart Cathedral and interment at St. Marguerite's. Cathy Joynt Labath The Irish in Iowa http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/index.htm Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa Sep 21, 1900 OBITUARY Hughes At the home of its parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hughes, 512 East Pleasant street, at 8 o'clock last evening, occurred the death of Oliver C. Hughes, the 11 months and 12 days old son of the household. The father of the deceased child is a rope maker at the Rock Island arsenal. The funeral will be held from the parents' residence tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, with interment at St. Marguerite's cemetery. Sep 25, 1900 OBITUARY Bernes At 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at Mercy hospital, occurred the death of John Bernes in the 47th year of his age. The deceased was a native of Dublin, Ireland, and had been a resident here for twenty-seven years. The deceased was a single man and is survived by a brother, Thomas Bernes, a sister, Catherine Bernes and a half-brother, John Cavanaugh. By occupation the deceased was a stone mason. The funeral will be held from his brother's home, 908 LePage street at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning with services at the Sacred Heart cathedral and with interment at the St. Marguerite's cemetery. Oct 20, 1900 Bracelin At the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. P.M. Bracelin in the Warner Flats on East 6th St between Iowa and LeClaire streets, this morning, occurred the death of Henry, the 17 year and 3 months old son of the family. The cause of the death was pneumonia. The deceased was born and reared in this city. The funeral will occur from the parents' home on Monday morning at 9 o'clock with services at the Sacred Heart Cathedral and with interment at St. Marguerite's cemetery. Nov 9, 1900 Mary Walsh Mrs. Mary Walsh died at her residence, 412 East Ninth Street at 12:30 o'clock today. She had been ill during ten days with a paralytic complaint. She was in the 66th year of her life. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the burial will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery. Nov 14, 1900 OBITUARY Trainor. At 8 o'clock last evening occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Trainor in the 74th year of her age. The deceased passed away in this city at the home of her daughter, Mr. John Russell of 1215 Third avenue, in East Davenport, wehre for some time before her death she had resided. Prior to her taking up her habitation with her daughter in this city she resided in Chicago for three years. The deceased was born in County Down, Ireland, and for 42 years resided in this state. Her death was due to apoplexy. The survivors are Michael, her son, of this city, with the fire department, Mrs. Henry Webber of Marshalltown, Lizzie, of Chicago, and Mamie, now Mrs. John Russell, of this city. The funeral will be held from the late residence tomorrow morning with services at the Sacred Heart Cathedral at 9 o'clock. The interment will be at St. Marguerite's cemetery. Nov 16, 1900 The Funeral of Mrs. Trainor It Was Held with Services at the Sacred Heart Cathedral The funeral of Mrs. J. Trainor was held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Russell, 1215 Third Avenue in East Davenport. It was largely attended. The pall bearers were Frank Lanigan, James F. Halligan, Michael Carville, Patrick Hanley, and Thomas McLaughlin. The interment was made at St. Marguerite's cemetery. Services were held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Reverend James Davis officiating. Nov 28, 1900 OBITUARY Bracelin At the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. P.M. Bracelin in the Warner flats at 5:30 o'clock this morning occurred the death of William E. Bracelin in the 21st year of his age. The deceased was born and reared in this city. He was a young man of many excellent parts and his life held much promise. Besides his father and mother, three brothers and one sister survive him, viz: John R., Francis and Helen at home. The funeral will be held from the parents residence at 9 o'clock Friday morning with services at the Sacred Heart Cathedral and interment at St. Marguerite's. Cathy Joynt Labath The Irish in Iowa http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/index.htm Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm