Jacob Schultz

SCHULTZ, THOENSEN, HINTON, IRMA

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 7/7/2014 at 15:08:35

Cigar Maker Here 40 Years Succumbs to Extended Illness
Jacob Schulz, 66, a resident of Davenport since 1884, passed away at his home, 1134 Gaines Street, Monday evening at 9:30 o’clock after an extended illness.

Born in Weinheim, Baden, Germany, August 12, 1855, Mr. Schulz came to America in 1884 and settled in Davenport where he conducted a cigar factory for 30 years. On Oct. 20, 1885 he was united in marriage to Wilhelmina Fuchs at Davenport. He was a member of the Sons of Herman and the Northwest Lieder Tafle, Northwest Turner Society, German Singing Society and Woodmen of the World.
Surviving are the wife, 3 daughters: Mrs. R. Thoensen, Mrs. C. Hinton, and Miss Irma, all of Davenport; 2 sons: William P. and August S., also of this city and 10 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the home, and interment will be made in Fairmount Cemetery.

Source: Tthe Davenport Democrat and Leader, 29 Nov 1921.

Schulz Funeral

The funeral of Jacob Schulz was held from the home 1131 Gaines street, Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, Rev. Carl Holtermann officiating at the home and the grave, in Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers were Peter N. Jacobsen, Charles Price, L.F. Andresen, J.C. Lohmiller, Henry Jessen and Louis Beck.

Source: The Democrat and Leader, 01 Dec 1921.