Iowa Old Press
Davenport Weekly Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Wednesday, May 8, 1893
OBITUARY
Sister Mary Alphonsus Murphy died on
Tuesday at Mercy Hospital. The cause of death was consumption. Sister Alphonsus
was born in Wexford, Ireland, and came to Davenport in company with a number of
other novices in the fall of 1889. Her brother Dennis Murphy, who had charge of
the insane department of the hospital a couple of years ago, but who now resides
in Chicago, is the only surviving relative in this country.
The funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday
morning in the hospital chamber.
DEATH OF JOHN DONAHUE
A Brief History of the Life of the Well Known Business Man.
At 6 a.m. Tuesday, occurred the death of John Donahue, at his
home, 218 West Twelfth street. He had been ailing all winter, but not
until the past two weeks did his illness take a serious turn, being in the
nature of liver troubles, but death resulted from internal hemorrhage. He was
well known, having for years been engaged in business in this city, and of late
years dealing in marble, coal, etc., his office being at 211 Perry street, and
his yards at the foot of that street.
John Donahue was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, April 26th,
1836, and spent his boyhood days in that vicinity. When a young man he came to
Iowa and located at Burlington, where he learned the trade of a marble cutter.
After going back to his old home in Pittsburg, he came to Davenport in the year
1860, and formed a co-partnership with Jas. K. McCosh, under the firm name of
McCosh & Donahue. This firm did a general marble business for nearly 28
years, being dissolved in 1888, Mr. Donahue continuing in business for himself.
In November, 1863, he was married to Miss Lizzie Sprague, of Ohio. He leaves
besides his wife and son, two brothers who reside in Burlington, Iowa, a sister
in Pittsburg, and one residing in the northwestern part of the state of
Mississippi.
Mr. Donahue was a whole-souled man, of a jovial disposition
and had many friends and acquaintances, who will unite with his relatives in
mourning his loss. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the
Northwestern Masonic Aid Association. The funeral will probably occur on
Thursday, but positive arrangements in that regard will not be perfected until
the arrival of the brothers from Burlington, who are expected to reach the city
today.
Davenport Weekly Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Wednesday, May 10, 1893
LICENSED TO WED
Since our last issue the following marriage licenses have
been issued:
John H. Munnecke, Johanna Silbert
Wm. Brus, Ellen Augstrom.
A.D. Sallee, Clara E. Mason
Chas Bilding, Jennie C. Kilby
James Cooney, Bertha Boltz.
OBITUARY
RIEPE
It is with sorrow that it is announced that
Mrs. Louise Riepe, nee Von Possner, died in New York last Wednesday where she
was visiting her daughters, Mrs. M. Weymann and Miss Clara Riepe. The cause of
death is thought to have been heart disease, from which the deceased was a
sufferer.
Mrs. Riepe was the widow of the late teacher, William Riepe.
She was born in Germany 63 years ago and was married to Mr. Riepe at Baltimore
in 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Riepe settled in Davenport in 1857.
Her son, Adalbert Riepe, who is the respected druggist at 40*
West Second street, arrived on Tuesday evening with the remains. The funeral was
held Wednesday from his residence, 222 West Twelfth St.
Davenport Daily Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Wednesday, May 10, 1893
OBITUARY
BOLGER.
At 5:30 yesterday afternoon occurred the death of Mr. Patrick
Bolger, at his home three miles southwest of Walcott. The deceased was 66 years
of age, having been born in County Carlow, Ireland, having emigrated to this
country over thirty-five years ago. He was well known in Davenport and had many
friends, as he had resided in this vicinity for years. Three children are left
to mourn his loss. The funeral services will occur at Sacred Heart cathedral on
Thursday at 2 o'clock, the interment being at St. Marguerite's cemetery.
CAVANAUGH.
At 12:45 p.m. occurred the sudden and sad death of Mrs. Mary
Cavanaugh, at her home, No. 1318 Union street. In the early part of the day,
deceased was employed doing her housework, with no thought of it being the day
of her death, but such it proved to be, the cause of death being heart disease.
Mrs. Cavanaugh was 67 years of age. The funeral services will be held at St.
Mary's church at 2 p.m. tomorrow, the funeral leaves the residence at 1:30.
SHORT.
Genevieve Short, the 4-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Short, residing at 1628 Brady street, died at 2:30 o'clock this morning.
The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon from the family home.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Trainor today received the sad intelligence from Marshalltown, Ia., of the death of their 8 1/2-year-old grandson, Bert Weher, son of Mary Trainor-Weher.
- Peter Peters, who was sent about a week ago to Mercy Hospital as an insane patient, died there yesterday. Peters used to live in West Davenport and lead a miserable existence owing to no one to care for him.
- Charles Timm, one of the boys charged with grave assault upon the son of ex-Officer Rolf, was given a hearing this morning in the police court and was bound over to await the action of the grand jury. He will have to remain in jail until September, as it is quite unlikely that he can furnish the bonds necessary to secure his release.
Davenport Weekly Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Wednesday, May 31, 1893
-Catherine Wickhorst, who has lived in this city for about twelve years has entered a suit for a divorce from a husband John Wickhorst, to whom she was married in 1889. The ground alleged for the suit is cruel and inhuman treatment.
- Mrs. Rebecca Doolittle has begun a suit for a divorce from her husband Capt. Henry Doolittle, to whom she was married in 1884. Cruelty is the cause for the suit and the plaintiff asks for the custody of the one child of their mismated wedlock.
- The coroner's jury in the case of William T. Wynes, after hearing the lengthy and comprehensive reports of the physicians who held the autopsy, rendered as its verdict, that William T Wynes came to his death by disease produced by natural causes.
- Thursday morning occurred the funeral of Mrs. Bertha Westphal, wife of Louis B. Westphal, from the family home No. 106 Rockingham street. Deceased was 26 years of age, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Peters, and was born and reared in Davenport. One child and the husband survive her. The interment was at West Davenport cemetery.
- Wednesday at 11:30 o'clock the angel of death entered the household of Mr. Charles Whitaker, and claimed their little nine year old daughter Mary, who has been sick with that dread disease diphtheria. It was thought that she had passed the critical period and that recovery was certain, but last evening she began to grow weaker, and sank into the sleep of death. The relatives have the deepest sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. The funeral was held today, privately.
OBITUARY.
STOLTENBERG.
Monday occurred the funeral from the family residence on the
Hickory Grove road, of Mrs. Abel Stoltenberg, whose death occurred Saturday
morning. The cause of death was apoplexy. Mrs. Stoltenberg was the widow of Hans
Stoltenberg, who died about nine months ago. She was born in Germany about 71
years ago and came to this country in 1852, making her home in this country. She
leaves a daughter, Agnes, the wife of John Sindt, to mourn her loss. Mrs.
Stoltenberg although a sufferer for about four years past, was not confined to
her bed, so that her death was quite unexpected and hence the more sorrowful to
her relatives and friends.
ANDREWS.
Major Joseph Andrews died Friday at his residence 410 East
High street. His death was a consequence of a severe attack of the grippe a year
ago and this spring. Major Andrews was born in Providence, R.I., April 12, 1833,
and came to Iowa in 1855, where he settled in Fayette county. The next year he
returned to Ohio, where he married Elizabeth S. Dunbar and then he returned to
this state, locating on a farm near What Cheer, Keokuk county in 1858. When the
war broke out Mr. Andrews organized Co. F. Eighth Iowa Infantry, and entered
service as its captain in August, 1861. He rendered such gallant service that he
was advanced to the rank of major. At Shiloh he received a gun shot in the head
which incapacitated him for further service. The bullet penetrated beneath his
skull and was never removed, being carried by the major until his death. Owing
to his permanent injury Major Andrews got an honorable discharge from the army
and returned to Keokuk.
In 1864 Major Andrews was elected to the general assembly and
after the completion of his term was chosen county clerk. In 1869 he came to
Davenport and in 1876 he was elected clerk of the circuit and district courts on
the republican ticket for two terms. He was one of the organizers of August
Wentz Post, G.A.R., and also of Co. B., of which he was first commanding
officer. He was a member of Scott Lodge No. 2, Iowa Legion of Honor No. 17,
A.O.U.W., American Legion of Honor, and was past chancellor commander of Damon
Lodge No. 10, K. of P. He leaves a wife, Emaline Dunbar Andrews, and six
childred to mourn his loss. Mrs. Andrews who survives is the major's second wife
and a sister of his first. Two brothers and two sisters also survive.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the family
residence at 2 o'clock Dr. Barris, of Grace cathedral officiating. Interment
will be in Oakdale.
HAPPILY WED
Tuesday at 8 o'clock at a nuptial High Mass occurred the marriage of Thomas E. O'Connor and Miss Catherine Marinan at St. Mary's church, the pastor, Rev. J.P. Ryan officiating. The bridesmaid was Miss Fannie L. Marinan, a cousin of the bride, and the groomsman was Geo. C. Wahlig. The church was crowded with the friends and acquaintances of the happy couple. After the ceremony the breakfast was served at the residence of the bride's parents, 1808 West Third street. The presents were numerous and valuable. Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor leave tonight for Chicago, where they will visit the World's Fair for a week or two, after which they will return and begin housekeeping at 509 East Ninth street. Further particulars of today's happy event will appear in the Sunday Leader.
LICENSED TO WED.
Since our last issue the following marriage licenses have
been issued:
J.H. Walker, Emma Woonert.
C.H. Murphy, Jesye Webster.
W.J. Ripple, S.E. Mound.
G.H. Knostman, Minnie Sears.
M. Kremheller, Mamie Jaeger.
L.R. McVey, C.J. Martin.
Jacob Claussen, Sophie Giesler.
James O. Boyle, Ellen Maher.
A CUTTING SCRAPE
George Goettig Seriously Injures Jim Burns During a Row.
A serious cutting scrape occurred Sunday night at Paulsen's
place, near Lehrkind's brewery, which resulted in one of the participants being
badly injured. George Goettig and Jim Burns had been shaking dice at the bar and
began to quarrel about the games. One word let to another, until the lie was
passed, when it was claimed that Burns struck Goettig. Both then went out on the
sidewalk presumably to settle the matter, but Goettig drew a large ugly looking
pocket knife and slashed Burns with it. One cut extends up the back of the
victim from the hip to the shoulder, and is a deep and serious wound. So savage
was the lunge that the coat, vest, shirt and undergarments even the suspenders
were all cut. Another slash given by Goettig was along the arm and the right
hand, although these wounds were not as serious as the first. The wounded man
was promptly taken care of, medical aid being summoned. An idea of the cut in
his back may be gained from the knowledge of the fact that it took twenty-nine
stitches to draw the flesh together.
Goettig immediately made himself scarce, and although the
police lost no time in hunting for him, they have as yet been unable to secure
him. The knife with which Goettig did the cutting, is in the hands of the
police. It is covered with gore, and is a dangerous looking weapon.
Short in His Cash and Missing.
DES MOINES, IA., May 31 - Irvin Rickards, manager for
Shuerman, Teagle & Co., in this city, has disappeared, as has also about
$800 of the company's cash. He left town following a demand by one of the
company's traveling auditors for his keys. It is said the shortage may reach a
larger amount than has been already discovered.
Submitted by C.J.L., May 2006