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Davenport Democrat & Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
February 8,  1922

WASSILIS IS BOUND OVER TO THE GRAND JURY
Proprietor of Soft Drink Parlor is Put Under Bond of $300

    Frank Wassilis ,who was arrested after a battle with four policemen night before last, was given his hearing in U.S. Commissioner's Court this morning and was bound over to the Federal grand jury under $300 bond on a charge of violating the liquor laws. Wassilis is accused of possessing half a gallon of moonshine whisky, which he effectually attempted to dispose of when police raided his soft drink parlor at 102 Pershing avenue.
    Wassilis paid court costs in police court this morning after which the case against him was dismissed. He also paid cash for a flash light, belonging to a policeman, which he damaged when his place was raided. Wassilis was unable to appear in police court yesterday because he had not sufficiently recovered from the effects of the liquor he drank on the night of the raid, when he barricaded himself inside his establishment and resisted arrest.

RAID ROSTOCK  BAR; COPS GET 1 QT. WHISKY
Police Charge Soft Drink Parlor Proprietor with Dry Violation.
    In anticipation of the arrival of "Pussyfoot" Johnson, National Prohibition leader, who will speak here against liquor tomorrow night, police officers raided the soft drink bar of Albert "Daub" Rostock, Rockingham road and Howell streets last night, and confiscated one quart of whiskey.
    Detective Kinney and Officers Dietz and Lodge surprised Rostock when they walked into the bar room early last evening, and searched the place for contraband. The one quart was found and brought to the station with Rostock to be used as evidence against him, police said. He was released on $100 bond.
    It is probable that the case will come up today for hearing late today  before U.S. Commissioner A. Bush.

Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Thursday, February 9, 1922 

MARRIAGE LICENSES

- Harvey Hess, Durant, Ia., and Hazel Bannick, Bennett, Ia.
- James W. Richmond and Georgia Mame Windel, both of East Moline, Ill.
- T. George Meier and Marie Meyer, both of Davenport
- Arnold A. Arp, Dixon, Ia., and Mabel M. Roehlk, Davenport.
- Albert Brandt, Davenport and Florence Brus, Walcott, Ia.
- Walter Puck and Theresa Voss, both of Walcott, Ia.
- Fred K. Heskett and Dorothy V. Denton, both of Davenport.
- Joseph M. Baker and Esther Gromoll, both of Davenport. 

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Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, February 10, 1922

OBITUARY

Diedrich.
     Henry Diedrich died Thursday night at 7:15 in Mercy hospital after an illness of five months' duration.
    He was born in Scott county June 24, 1873, being 48 years of age at the time of his death and was a lifelong resident of Davenport. On October 29, 1903, he married Miss Klaus at Sacred Heart cathedral, the family home being at 1633 West Fourth street.
    He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Redmen, East Davenport Turner Society, East Davenport Relief Society, and the Pocahontas Council.
    Surviving are his wife and two sons, Edward M. Diedrich and Bernard N. Diedrich, living at home, one brother, Louis Diedrich, and four sisters, Mrs. Willis Hopsen of Silvis, Ill., Mrs. Paul Lorman of Watertown, Ill., Mrs. Orval Goodwin of Oneida, Ia., and Mrs. Walter Voelkerson of Davenport.
    The body was removed to the Fred N. Ruhl funeral home to remain until Saturday afternoon, when it will be taken to the home, 1633 West Fourth street, whence the funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:30 with services at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Interment will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Pasche.
    Mrs. Minna Pasche, 80, died this morning at 1:30 at her home, 118 West Locust street, after a sickness of five weeks' duration.
    She was born in Germany, Nov. 17, 1841, and came to America with her parents when she was 12 years of age. In 1863 she was married at LaCrosse, Wis., to Carl L. Pasche, who preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 30 years ago.
    Surviving are a son, Charles Pasche of Washington, D.C., a daughter, Augusta Pasche at home, a brother, John Fischer of Beaver Dam, Wis., and a sister, Sophie Fischer of Columbus, Wis.
    The funeral will be held from the home Sunday afternoon at 1:30 and burial will be in St. Paul's German Reformed cemetery in Wheatland, Ia. Services will be strictly private. It is the wish of the family that no flowers be sent.

Doering.
    Mr. and Mrs. Julius Doering, 2706 Diehn avenue, are mourning the loss of their four-months-old daughter, Mildred Cecelia Doering, who passed away Thursday evening at 9 o'clock. Besides the parents, a brother and four sisters survive: Julius, Ruth, Marguerite, Rose and Marie. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home 2706 Diehn avenue. Interment will be made in Fairmount cemetery.

Knuth
    Mrs. Katherine Knuth died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.W. Neeskern, 1644 West Third street, Thursday afternoon at 3:30 after an illness of one month.
    She was born in Germany, March 7, 1848, and came to America in a sailing vessel, the voyage taking five weeks. She came direct to Davenport where she was married to Henry Knuth in 1873. After two years here, the couple removed to Blue Grass, where they have since resided.
    Surviving besides the husband are one daughter, Mrs. C.W. Neeskern, of Davenport, and one son, Herman, also of this city. Three grandchildren also survive.
    Services will be held from the home of the daughter Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be in Blue Grass cemetery.

Riley.
    The body of Robert Riley, who died at St. John's hospital Thursday afternoon at 4:30 after a short illness, has been removed to the M.V. Boies mortuary pending receipt of word from relatives. Mr. Riley was 60 years of age.

Johnson.
    Robert S. Johnson died Thursday night at 7:20 at Mercy hospital following an attack of appendicitis. He was born in Griffin, Ind., Sept. 27, 1896, and was a mechanical draughtsman by profession. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Johnson of 420 West Sixteenth street. His father is a realtor in the Masonic Temple.
    Mr. Johnson was a member of Trinity Lodge 208, A.F. & A.M., Mohassan Grotto 22, and chapter 178 O.E.S. He served in the army during the World war and spent 11 months with the A.E.F. in France, returning with the 88th Division.
    Surviving are the parents, one sister, Catherine at home, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens of Davenport.
    Services will be conducted at the home of the parents, 429 West Sixteenth street, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. Arthur Buckner, and Trinity Lodge will officiate at the grave in Oakdale cemetery.
    Friends may view the body at the Ebert funeral home until 10 o'clock Saturday morning.

The Lindsley Funeral.
    The funeral of Mrs. C.W. Lindsley of Phoenix, Ariz., will be held from the Horrigan & Son parlors on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at St. Paul's English Lutheran church on Fourteenth and Main streets, at 2:30. Rev. J.A. Miller will officiate at the home and church services and at the grave in Fairmount cemetery.

The Witte Funeral.
    The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Witte will be held from the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. C.D. Heisler, 133 Birchwood avenue, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery.

CHAS. ENDORF BOUND OVER TO THE GRAND JURY
Liquor Found in His Auto Results in Federal Action.
    A gallon jug, half full of moonshine whiskey, was the evidence which resulted in the binding over to the Federal grand jury of Charles Endorf, 220 Warren street, on a charge of violating the liquor laws. Endorf was given his hearing today in U.S. Commissioner's court.
    The man was arrested by the police last night on complaint of Clara White, 614 West First street, who said that Endorf was disturbing the peace at her home. The liquor was found by the police in Endorf's automobile. Clara White is herself awaiting indictment by the grand jury on a liquor charge.  She and Endorf are friends.
    Endorf has not yet furnished his bond.

Greets Friends, Drinks Hootch, Right Side of His Face is Paralyzed.
    A quart of moonshine whisky has paralyzed the right side of Alex Berger's face, has twisted his mouth out of shape, contracted the muscles in his cheek and has had such an effect on the muscles and nerves of the right eye that the lid will not close and the eye is almost fixed in the socket.
    Berger lives at 1415 West Sixteenth street and is an expert cement finisher. He has been employed for the past five years by Snider, Walsh and Hynes. Berger is married but has no children. He is a man of about 30 years and has been very prepossessing in appearance.
    Last Sunday Berger, who is a Russian, was visited by several Russian friends from Clinton. To celebrate the reunion he decided to have a party and purchased a quart of moonshine whisky to grace the festive board.
    Paralysis of the right side of his face developed the day after the party and has so far been permanent. The unfortunate man is under the care of Dr. R.P. Carney.

Mother's Death Follows That of Three Children.
Mrs. Mary Witte.
The death of three children who succumbed to pneumonia in less than one year is believed to have caused a break in the health of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Witte, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.V. Heisler, 133 Birchwood avenue, Thursday morning.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
February 26, 1922

GEORGE BLYTHE SUMMONED AT MT. PLEASANT
Old Time Resident Passed Away at the Ripe Age of 83 Years

Special to the Democrat
    Mt. Pleasant, Ia., Feb. 25 - George W. Blythe, aged 83 years, died Thursday morning after a long illness. He lived near Oakland, on Skunk river. He was born at Igo, Indiana, and was married in Illinois in 1861. He and his wife came to Henry county in 1866 and have lived at Oakland all these years. His wife is also 83 years of age and there are nine children who survive. Mrs. M.R. Hord of Mt. Pleasant is one of them. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. F.E. Weston of Mt. Pleasant had charge of the services.

- After a jury had been selected and some progress had  been made in examining witnesses in the case of the Bast-Fogerty Milling company of Des Moines against the Mt. Pleasant Produce company, the case was settled out of court yesterday afternoon. The Des Moines company had sued the local produce company on a contract, which it asserted the Mt. Pleasant company had broken. The Mt. Pleasant company had contracted to take some flour and feed which was to be delivered from time to time until the first of March this year. When prices went to pieces, the local company notified the Des Moines house that they wanted the contract cancelled and offered to pay $500 as a forfeit. The Des Moines concern claimed something over $1800. And as they could not agree, the case was tried here yesterday. But after examining a few witnesses, as already stated, the lawyer for the Des Moines milling company asked for a conference with the local attorney and finally agreed to take $400 in settlement.

- James Foster of Mt. Pleasant has sued his farm tenant, W.P. Ferrell, claiming some rent which Ferrell has refused to pay. Farrell has rented the farm since the spring of 1919 and they always got along well until last August when Ferrell had the land surveyed and found, he claims, that he was paying too much for pasture and meadow land. The contract was that he should pay half the grain on all grain land and six dollars an acre for all his meadow and pasture land. The whole amount involved is only about two hundred dollars, but they could not agree and the result will be, both will spend more than that amount in fighting the case and both will lose. The jury hearing the case is composed of Vernon Pratt, C.S. Ruth, F.L. Lane, Steve Hoover, Will Thompson, David Calloway, F.F. Stringer, Roy Payne, Frank Jacobs, M.N. Joy, H.N. McDowell and Guy Simkins.

---Submitted by C.J.L., Oct 2005