I. Ben Miller, the noted Cape Girardeau druggist, also started the I. Ben Miller ice cream plant, which was reported to be the largest between St. Louis and Memphis. Mr. Miller and his family moved into their new home on Bellevue Street 100 years ago in December of 1910. The anniversary was celebrated this December with a reception and a new bright red roof.
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