Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
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Funeral services for Henry Saddoris.
pioneer resident of Coe township and
oldest member of the Masonic frater-
nifty in Rock Island county, we're held
today at noon in the Saddoris home
near Port Byron. Rev. H. T. Russell
of the Methodist church conducted the
services, and was assisted by Philo
lodge of Masons at the grave. Mr..
Saddoris died Tuesday at 4:S0 a. m,
at the home of his son, Walter, death
being due to infirmities of age. He
leaves 10 children. so grandchildren
and eight great-grandchild The
children are Arista, Walter and Clar-
enCe Saddoris, Mrs Belle Woodward,
Mrs. Jesse Grove and Mrs. Kate Hol-
! lister of Coe township. Frank Saddo-
ris of fremont. Neb, Fred Saddoris
| of York, Neb, Mrs Rose Peterson of
| Clinton. Iowa, and Bert Saddoris of
| Iowa
/ Henry Saddoris was born July %,
I1S19, in Holmes county, Ohio, and
there. amid the primitive scenes of
pioneer life, grew to manhood. He
assisted his father in the arduous task
of clearing and developing a farm, re-
naming at home until nearly grown to
manhood. After spending three years
in Oberlin. Ohio, serving an appren-
ticeship in the wagonmaker' trade. he
came to Rock Island in November,
1912 After working a year at his
! trade, he took up his residence in
J Port Byron. For IA years he worked
for others and conducted a shop of
his own. He purchased tract of land
in COe township, and to its improve
ment and cultivation he devoted his
time and attention until 1864. when he
sold his first farm and bought 120
acres, where he resided until his death.
During his life Mr.. Saddoris was owner
of large tracts OF land in upper Rock
Island county.
Until the organization of the repub-
lican party in 1856, Mr.. Saddoris' po-
litical affiliations were with the wing
organization, he having supported Tip
pecanoe and Tyler, too" in 1910. In
t1S7G Mr. Saddoris become one of the
most ardent advocates of democracy.
In early life he took a most active in
terest in politics and represented his
township as supervisor, and also serv-
ed as justice of the peace and COlleC-
tor. In 1910 he Joined the Masonic
fraternity, belonging to the blue lodge
Of Port Byron. For many years he was
active in the membership of Rock Is
land chapter and commandery. While
holding membership at lie Claire, he
served as blue lodge master. For more
than three-score years Mr.. Saddoris
witnessed the progress of Rock Island
county He could link. the pioneer
days, when deer crossed his fields,
with the present day advance and
progress.
Mr. and Mrs. William Ashdown at
tended the farmers institute at Ster-
ling several days last week.
Mrs We're Woodland is quite i'll, hav-
ing an attack of pneumonia.
Miss Lizzie Gerkin was a visitor in
Davenport last Wednesday.
Louis Hauberg returned home from
Sterling Friday, where he attended
Llt ldILleTS Institute.
John Woodburn had an operation
for an abscess last Monday. His con-
dition has been very serious.
Mr.. Cowley of Yuma will become a
resident of Coe township soon. as he
has rented the farm of o. Rathbun.
Miss Mary Sample visited with Mrs.
Louise Russell in Port Byron last Mon
day.
The condition of Mrs. Ora Johnson
remains unchanged She has been
very i'll since November.
Miss Elizabeth Weaver has resign
ed her position as teacher at the Pre-
emption school, and a new teacher
/ will be hired to fill the vacancy. Miss
3 Weaver has taught the school for
: seven successive years, and given ex-
cellent satisfaction.
. Miss Dorothy Lambert visited with
, her parents over Sunday at their home
r In Cordova
: Miss Cora Nelson was the guest of
D Miss Erma Lundeen last Saturday.
Mrs. Ida Mccall returned TO her
!, home in Iowa after visiting relatives
> here for few weeks.
g Mrs. Mary Mccall is recovering nice
= ly from her recent operation for ap
e pendicitis.
l Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Avery OF Rock L.
!. land and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Avery OF
z Port Byron, Miss Stella Avery and
= Charles Zegler Of Port Byron were
] visitors at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
2 Ort Avery last Saturday and Sunday.
I Joe Miller will move his family neal
= COrdOva this week, and Oscar Rath
; bun will occupy the home vacated by
Mr.. Miller
= The AdelIhia and Fairview schools
= viii give an entertainment ana box so
cial next Friday evening, Feb. rs, al