Iowa Old Press
Davenport Democrat - May 31, 1880 -- Sudden death
of an old resident.
An old citizen named Hans Wiese, who was well known among our German
citizens, though he was a laborer, died very suddenly this morning. For
the
past 9 years he has lived at the Western House, corner Scott and West 2nd
Street doing chores and such work. He rose early this morning, as usual,
was as cheerful and sprightly as a man of 60 years could well be, ate a
hearty breakfast and cracked his jokes with the other help as was his
custom. At a quarter to 8 o'clock he went to work turning the crank of a
washing machine and at 8 o'clock he stopped, pressed his hands to his head,
cried "Oh, Oh, Oh" and fell to the floor. He was carried to his
room and
Dr. Hoeptner was called. Hans Wiese was beyond human aid, however - he
died
in about fifteen minutes after he was taken ill. Dr. Hoepfner gave it as
his opinion, that his death was caused by the bursting of a vein in the
brain. The deceased was a native of Holstein. He was a soldier in
the
Schleswigh Holstein patriot army during the ware of the revolution against
Denmark, belonging to the first Company of the 2nd infantry. At the close
of the war, in 1850, he emigrated to America and settled in Davenport in
1851. He was one of the charter members of Rescue Engine Co. and belonged
to it to the day of his death. He was a member of the Schleswig Holstein
Veteran Association. A divorced wife survives him -- the two having been
separated many years. The funeral takes place from the Western House at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
[Submitted by G.I., Sep 2005]
Monday morning, May 3, 1880
- The Governor has issued a proclamation recommending that Saturday, May 29, be observed as Decoration Day in this State.
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James M. Porter, of Albia, has procured a pension dating back to
1864. Mr. Porter was the first soldier to enlist from
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William Board, a prominent Dyersville butter worker, has gone
insane. Last week he started for
- The Rev. Father Nugent of the Monticello Catholic parish, in a recent discourse, affirmed that outside of the Catholic Church the Americans are a nation of infidels. That the Protestant communicants are mostly women – and that there are more infidels in the orthodox churches than outside of them.
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Mr. Hayden, of
Tuesday, May 4, 1880
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The postoffice at Carbon Hill,
- According to the recent official census the population of Buchanan county is 18 547
- The average attendance at the Eldora Reform School for boys for the past six months has been 200.
- Dr. Randall, of Littleport, Clayton county, was thrown from his horse, and his neck broken, death ensuing shortly after.
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A new postoffice has been established in
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Clarke county is somewhat excited over the proposed removal of the
county seat from Osceola to
- Alexander L. Gray, one of the proprietors of the Sabula Gazette, died on the 20th of April of consumption, in the 90th year of his age.
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George Acheson, a well known resident of
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Jeremiah Smith, aged 72 years, for 27 years a respected citizen of
- Jeremiah Hartnett, a conductor on the Illinois Central, was suddenly killed near Masonville. He either fell or was thrown beneath the cars and his body frightfully mangled.
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Xavier Huber, of
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While examining a revolver in a hardware store at
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- The Sheriff of Marshall county offers a liberal reward for the arrest and detention of James G Avery, alias McGee, a deaf mute and one of the most notorious robbers in America who escaped jail in that county recently. He is only 20 years of age, a blonde, and of light weight.
Tuesday morning, May 4, 1880
- Glenwood has organized a telephone company.
- The corner stone of the new Catholic Church at McGregor, will be laid this week.
- The Executive Council have accepted the Mitchelville Seminary to be used as the Girls’ department of the reform school.
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William Hull, a Harlan, Shelby county, school teacher, was
arrested last week in Des Moines and sent back to Harlan on a charge of unusual
punishment on a pupil in the school which he was teaching in that vicinity.
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H.H. Cass has erected a substantial building, 30x54 in which he
has placed his planning machines. Our worthy lumber dealer has invented several
thousand dollars this spring for machinery and we ask the people of
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Dr. Cozad of
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Jacob Schuk, of
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Mrs. David Benedict, daughter of Henry Parr, of
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Edward Wright, who for the past season bought grain for W.S.
Richie, of
- John Rown reports business in farming machinery much better this spring than last. Rowan is business and deals justly.
- The parties below mentioned were made happy yesterday by the receipt of a marriage license at the Clerk’s office: Henry Jake and Augusta Freidericks.
- The arsenal flag was swung at half-mast in respect to the memory of Capt. Wright, the particulars of whose sad death were given a few days since.
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The funeral of Wm. Craig, whose sudden death at
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Some six weeks ago John Miller had an attack of apoplexy, but
danger was not then anticipated. Yesterday he had another attack which resulted
fatally. The deceased lived at 911,
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A death notice appears in THE GAZETTE this morning which has a
peculiarly sad history. The lady named Mrs. Fannie Worthington, was on her
return trip from
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A petition for divorce was filed at the clerk’s office,
yesterday, by James Lyman, requesting a divorce from Louisa Lyman, on the
grounds that she had willfully deserted him in 1870, and had ever since lived in
adulterous intercourse with one Rev. Horace Holmes, formerly a Baptist minister
of Blue Grass, a child being born to them; also, that there were born to the
said defendant eight children, in lawful marriage, six of whom are minors and
have no means of support; that the defendant is not fit or proper person
to take charge of said children. Therefore, plaintiff prays that he be
divorced from said Louisa Lyman, and have full charge of the children, and that
defendant be barred from all interest in their joint property; also, that she be
compelled to pay the costs of the suit.
POLICE NEWS
The following cases were brought before Justice Kauffman yesterday:
James Flynn, arrested by officer Kay, on a charge of drunkenness, found
guilty and given four days in jail.
James Haley was arrested by officer Maguire, and brought up on a charge
of stealing a pair of shoes from his employer, John Howell. He was found guilty
, also, and sentenced to three days in jail.
Asa Nash, arrested by officer Gartland, was found guilty of stealing some
ivory harness rings from Webb’s stable in Commercial Alley, and fined $10 and
costs, but was given two weeks time
to procure the money.
Louis Phillips, arrested by officer Falkner, charged with vagrancy. Found guilty and fined $10 and costs, in default of which he went to jail for 80 days.
Wednesday morning, May 5, 1880
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A party of four started from
- Clinton and Maquoketa, a distance of thirty-eight miles, were connected by telephone on the 2d instant. Several songs were sung by parties at both places and conversations were carried on for two hours, every word and note being heard distinctly at either end.
- Perry Dunnigan, constable of Cascade, was found lying dead under his wagon on the 1st inst. He had been driving a beer wagon for the Cascade brewery and when found the wagon was upset, the horses entangled, and one lying on top of the other and Mr. Dunnigan under the wagon and crushed to death.
- Spinneyville, in this county, is no more. The postoffice heretofore so called is henceforth to be known as Linwood, by order of the Postmaster General. “Tis a good change.
- The following parties evidently intent upon matrimony, obtained marriage licenses at the Clerk’s office, yesterday: A.W. Babcock and Sarah M. Dedrick; John F. Kensinger and Julia N. White; Charles Saupe and Lettie Lunger; F. Hoffman and Bertha Dumbeck.
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Walter Parmele and his good wife who reside at
POLICE NEWS
Another foolhardy young man, named William Paul, about 10 years of age,
jumped a passenger train yesterday, with the intention of having a ride. Officer
Tillibein, however, interfered and conducted the young gent to ‘Squire
Kaufman’s office. He was found guilty of trespass under the State law, but as
this was his first offense, he was delt [sic] very leniently with, and find
[sic] one cent and costs, amounting to 85 cents which he gladly paid and
departed, promising never again to commit a similar offense.
Edward Meyers was arrested for vagrancy, yesterday afternoon, and will
probably be tried before Justice Kaufman to-day.
Friday morning, May 7, 1880
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Dr. Gee has been arrested at
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Mrs. Mary Whicher, a
resident of
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Sandie Stone, city editor of the
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A
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The first apple tree planted in
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William Fowler was run over by the cars at
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At
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Dr. Smith, of
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Another of
POLICE NEWS
A man, who gave his name as Jeff Tierson, was arrested by Officer Hass Kay, yesterday, for being drunk, and was taken before Police Magistrate, and dealt with according to the law.
Officer Tillebien arrested a hackman, named Jim Munroe, yesterday, for creating considerable racket at the C.R.I. & P. depot , and took him before Justice Kaufman, who fined him $5 and costs, for disturbing the peace.
Another young man, named Henry Mofield, was rash enough to jump a passenger train, yesterday, but was arrested by Officer Martens and placed in the calaboose. Perhaps, after a few more such arrests young men will come to the conclusion that it is far more agreeable to walk.
Jas. Healy, who had just served a
term in jail, for stealing a pair of shoes, was seen upon the streets yesterday,
by Chief Kessler, who inquired, what business Healey was following at present:
he replied that he was making an honest living, picking rags. To substantiate
this he showed a large sized bag; but it was filled with grain-sacks, all
branded, P. Baker. Healey was forthwith arrested and is now lying in jail
awaiting the appearance of the owner of the property.
[Submitted by C.J.L, May 2007]