Jacob Frost

FROST

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 7/6/2014 at 20:22:13

JACOB FROST IS SUMMONED

Complications Cause Death of Veteran Saloon Man at His Home

After being confined to his home for over seven weeks, complications caused the death of Jacob Frost, better known as "Jack Frost" a veteran saloon man of Davenport. Death occurred at 4 o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 2630 Rockingham Road, at the age of 62 years.
Mr. Frost, who had been in the saloon business at various places in Davenport for over 32 years was very well known here, and his excellent business ability and many kindnesses gained many friends, who will be sorry to learn of his demise. He will be remembered here especially among the baseball fans who have visited his oasis outside of the baseball park. Several months ago Mr. Frost was taken ill and was forced to his bed. He failed to show any improvement, and succumbed to the malady early yesterday morning.

Deceased was born August 12, 1851 in Adserballa, Als, North Schleswig, Germany and in 1868 came to America. He came direct to Saint Ainsky, and two years later to Davenport, where has has since lived. In the year 1894 he was united in marriage with Miss. Mary Jeppeson, who survives. He is also survived by one son, John D. Frost, one brother, Hans Frost, and one sister, Mrs. Louise Knoes.

Mr. Frost was a member of the Danish Brotherhood lodge and also of the Germania Sick Relief Society.

The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, 2630 Rockingham Road, with interment in Fairmount Cemetery.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Iowa, 24 March 1913.