This is an obituary out of a scrapbook. The name of the paper is not known, it had been cut out and glued into this scrapbook. I am not related to the family, but wanted to post the information in case there is someone related, they can have the information. If you would like a copy of this page of the scrapbook, please email me. "The funeral of J. Henry Mathewson here Sunday was very largely attended by those whom he had known for many years, and with whom business relations had extended over years. He was an excellent business man and exemplified the fact of success which may come to the earnest American, from the most humble beginning, and by his own unaided efforts. He died in Buffalo after a long and painful illness, on Thursday, July 27th. Funeral services were held here Sunday by Rev. Moore, a former pastor of the M. E. church of Riceville, assisted by Rev. Rosenthall of the E. A. church here. The services were conducted by the Odd Fellows of West Valley Lodge, 665, of which he was a member, and Pinion Lodge, 1001, Rebekahs in which he held membership. Many were here from other towns to pay their last respects to a business friend and assosciate. Internment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. He leaves a wife and son, and many brothers and sisters to care for him, besides a host of friends. 'If you would have friends, you must be friendly'. He was that. Susan Stahley rsm.stahley@verizon.net Professional Genealogist http://www1.cedar-rapids.net/page/brickwall/