Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-31
MRS. WEINBERGER
PASSES AWAY
Dies of Septic Poisoning Result
ing From Slight
Bruise.
WAS A NATIVE OF GERMANY
Richard Dawson, Nonogenarian, Sue
cumbs to Infirmities Of
Age.

Mrs. Anna Weinberger, wife or Mar
tin Weinberger, died at her home, rs
Fourth street. at s O'Clock Sunday
morning of septic blood poisoning re-
sulting from an injured foot from
which she has suffered for three
months. Mrs. Weinberger was born
in Germany, Aug. u, 1872, and came
to America when 6 years Of age set
Ting on a farm with her parents At
Madison, Wis. She was married Dec.
%. 1865, to Martin Weinberser Who
survives with six children. Mrs. Min
ME Zeis, Mrs. Al. Iverson, Mrs. CharieS
Zeis and George. Charles and Mabel
She is also survived by one brother
and two sisters in Madison, Wis, aI10
one sister in Minneapolis. Funeral ser
vices will be held from St. JOseph's
church Wednesday morning at
o'clock. Mrs. Weinberger was a wOm-
an beloved by all who knew her AMI
she will be mourned by large circle
of friends.
Richard Dawson.
Richard Dawson passed away at
2:3O this morning at the home OF his
daughter. Mrs Margaret Schroeder.
1919 Second avenue. His death was
due to the infirmities of advanced age,
he being past 80. Mr.. Dawson was
born in Yorkshire. England, Oct is,
1914. He was united in marriage TO
Anne Bright. Nov. u, 1S47 at St. Johns
church. New Castle, England. Mrs.
Dawson passed away in 1908. In 1S49
the family moved to America settling
in ST. Louis From there they went
to Shellsburg Wis. and at the time
of the discovery of gold at Pixies Peak
in 1868 Mr.. Dawson went to that place
70 seek his fortune. On his return the
family came TO this county and settled
at Coal Valley. later living in Cable.
For the past 10 years Mr.. Dawson has
resided with his daughter in this city.
There are surviving, six children, Mrs.
Margaret Schroeder and Mrs. John
Ransom. of this city: Mrs. Thomas
Corns. of Moneta. Iowa; John. of Mo
| lire: William. of Cable. and Matthew,
| of Harvey, Ill. The funeral will be
| held at p. m. tomorrow from the
| home of Mrs. Schroeder with inter
ment al ChippiannoCk.
Funeral OF David Call.
The remains of David Call, whose
death Saturday afternoon was biefiy
noted in Saturdays Argus, was held
at 9 O'Clock this morning from Sacred
Heart church. where Rev. J. T. Lock
ney was assisted at requiem high mass
by Rev Enright and Rev. Flannery, OF
| Davenport The remains were escorted
from the home. 1925 Eighth avenue. to
THE church and thence to the grave in
Calvary cemetery by squad OF sol
diers from Rock Island arsenal who
fired the military salute of three
voileys over the open grave. the
Ipallbearers were Frank Meenan, John
Brennan. Michael Fitzgerald and three
soldiers from the arsenal. Mr.. Cal
who was - years of age, was long
connected with the local army post, be
ling 81 years in the service. and was
for a number of years preceding his
retirement a sergeant.
Christ Panrmnn.
Christ Paarman. stairbuilder, who
has been employed at the Rock Island
Stair works for several years, died
Hast evening at his home in Northwest
Davenport. after an illness of severa
weeks with typhoid fever. Mr.. Paar
man. who was about So years of age
lis survived by his wife and severa