Iowa Old Press
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, May 1, 1896
DIXON
Another of Rock Island's old and well known citizens, James. T Dixon, has
passed away, his death having occurred yesterday at Mercy Hospital in this
city. The deceased has suffered more or less from rheumatism for the past
twenty years and it was this, combined with other ailments, which finally
resulted in his death. For the past few months, Mr. Dixon's mind has been
effected and it was found advisable to place him under the care of hospital
physicians. Mr. Dixon has been a resident of Rock Island since 1872, having
left his native home in Ireland for this country twelve years before. He was
a tailor by trade and has conducted a tailoring establishment in Rock Island
since taking up his residence in that city. In 1872 Mr. Dixon was married to
Elizabeth Don, whose death occurred about six years after their marriage. He
is survived by two brothers, one living in Rock Island and the other in
Dixon, Ill. The deceased was quite a prominent citizen of Rock Island and
was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Masonic orders.
Big Gift – The State University of Iowa, has received a rare and
valuable collection of geological specimens from John Sax of
Davenport Weekly Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
May26, 1896
COURT NEWS
Mary A. Satterlie a lady fifty-nine years of age was up
before the commissioners of insanity this afternoon. Her mental afflictions took
the form of a profound melancholy. On consultation she was sent to Mt. Pleasant
as a private patient.
IMPORTANT SUITS
The committment of Mary A. Satterlie to Mount Pleasant as a
private patient is the reason for a suit brought by Bruce F. Satterlie, asking
that a court appoint a guardian for her.
Submitted by: C.J.L.