Iowa Old Press
Davenport Democrat & Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Jan. 1, 1922
THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN DAVENPORT WAS ONE OF THE WETTEST SPOTS ON THE MAP
Say, Bob- Remember?
When the Davenport brewers went on strike because the bosses
wanted to limit 'em to 40 glasses of beer a day-during workin' hours? Crool-wasn't
it? Gott in hummel!
Nor you don't remember the time of President Garfield's
funeral-when the saloonkeepers scouted all over this City Beautiful for keys to
lock their doors for two hours during the services? Them joints never been
locked after the day they were first opened.
Course you don't remember- you was tudam young.
I don't s'pose you remember Looie Schauder's goulash
either-on the mornin' after?
Say-you missed considerable.
More darn fun!
Why in them days every soak was good for an eyeopener on
Christmas and New Year's mornin', regardless of creed, color or nationality.
"Say when!" was some slogan.
Free Feed for Frahmsizers.
But listen, Bob-let's turn to the good old days of the
frahmsize and the scoop, the tom and jerry and the free lunch. On Christmas and
New Year's any gink could get a snootful and a bellyful for two bits-easy.
Charlie Gallagher always served T. & J. to his friends on
them days. So did Sam Stuckey, John Hill, Gus Becker, Martin Greeley, Henry
Schroeder and Oldman Haase.
You could get a free lunch-turkey, goose, roast pig, oysters,
and the swellest kind of eats-from Fred Roeschmann, Doc Welch, Otto Lahrmann,
Ted Oelkers, Al Hartung, Bill Gray, Smokey Reese, Leo Schumaker, Lew Martens,
Jack Frost, "Happy Days" and a lot of other heavy hitters in the old
booze league.
Drinkin' was more or less a fine art in them days. Now it's a
wildman's game with the wild wimmen-puttin' on a party with the fliv and the
jazz. And a lott guys is hittin' up hooch now that never thought of guzzlin'
before, just because they think it's hard to get-and they want to show up this
here Volstead guy.
Humanizing Hapless Hasbeens.
Why, away back in the real old day of Johnny McGuiness, Doc
Mitchell, Joe Parrish, Sam Tanner, Philip Schlap, Billy May, Johnnie Smith, Pat
Tuohy, Joe Cope, Fritz Quickenstedt, Honts Moore and Ed Hood, any lame bird was
treated like a human, and he could toast his shins up agin the old stove and
keep stickin' around till some lonesome party, lookin' for somebody to listen to
his troubles, would blow in and ast him would he have somethin' to take.
Talk about bein' socialble! It was always fair weather at the
"Bucket of Blood," the "Double Elbow" and the "Blue
Goose."
They wasn't none of them sneaky stickup guys moochin' around
in the dark, lookin' to sap a live one for the price of a hooch. None of this
miserable gizzard-grindin' moonshine was bein' dished out in the homes, neither.
The women folks was playin' the washboards and tendin' to their knittin' and not
learnin' to be distillers.
Say, Bob- if every dame in this burg that's operatin' a
home-hooch factory was sent up, they'd have to put sideboards on the big house
out at Anamosa.
Featuring Family Facilities.
In the old days you could get a quart of real likker or a
bottle of wine for one berry at Roddewig's, Thode's, Haase's or any of them
wholesale joints. There wasn't no hipoil in them times, nor no doctor's pint
prescriptions at three bucks a throw.
Then they had the family places, with grocery store in front
and bar in the rear, so's the wimmen folks and farmers could come in and get
their needin's. They was Pat McBride's, Fred Aschermann's, Bobby Garvey's,
Bartemeier's, Shaughnessy's, Balluff's, Pillion's, Naven's, and Dooley's, and
when a guy would settle his bill he always had a sniffler comin', with a bag of
stick candy for the young ones. Now it's cash and carry.
Then they was McElroy's "Keystone" over on
Twenty-seventh street in Rock Island, where the hard-boiled turks from Corkhill,
Goosetown, Rogertown, Flatiron Square and the Patch would wander on Sundays for
the "big ponies" and the "crusaders" - all for 5 cents a
crack.
That was the original cash and carry, Bob. And, believe me,
many a swell package was carried back over the bridge along about sundown.
Bucktown's Barleycorn Braves.
Brick Munro, Perl Galvin, Clay Woodward, Nick Newcomb, Jack
McPartland, Jocky Manwaring, Heiney Mennen, William Pamperin, and Lee Beauchaine,
assisted by Parson Ned Lee, looked after feedin' the Bucktown Braves on
Christmas and New Year's and they always got the second helpin' with out no
crabbin'.
John Russell, Lew Hannemann, Fred Abel, John Schnaack, Nick
Boy, Cal Witherspoon, Pat Marinan, Mike Goettsch, Henry Struve, Miles Brubaker,
Ernest Wenzel, Pat Stapleton, Sig Goldstein, Fred Ruehl, Al Moetzel, Dinny
Dawney, Pete Jacobsen, Orey Janssen, Joe Traeger, George Rohde, Andy Glenn, Fred
Muttera, Henry Yager, Fred Vogt, Din Harrigan, "Rosie" Rosencranz, and
all the old-timers, dished out the best in the house to all comers on Christmas
and New Year's and mebbe they'd slip you a pint to take home to the woman.
Why, when the big brewery guys, Henry Frahm, George Mengel,
Oscar Koehler, Charlie and Ernst Zoller and Bore Koester, made the rounds, they
could set 'em up to the house for a five-case note.
Snowbirds Springing Stickups.
And now what do you get for a five caser? You meet some
slimey bootlegger in a dark doorway and slip him a five-spot for a pint of white
mule that would make a rabbit spit at a lion. Then you take a shot in the arm
and get goggle-eyed and fightin' mad. And then you have the willies and come
near croakin' and you thank God for prohibition.
Take these hopheads that are up against the snow, for
instance. Why, them birds, bein' mostly nuts, is so nervous they can't read, nor
work, nor do nothin' to ease them bugs that is bitin' their noodles. That's
where the strongarm stuff comes in, and the flydicks knows it. When these
nobody-home guys gets all 'luminated with the snow, and hittin' on all six
cylinders, they get feelin' generous and want to declare in on the other guy's
stuff, just like reg'lar socialists. So they shove a cannon under the nose of
the first poor blob they meet, or else stick up a one-man-car motorman on some
lonesome street.
Whenever you get hep that a doctor's joint has been prowled
for the hop, Bob, nail down your windows and get ready to stick up your hands on
first call.
Mellifluous Melody Mollifies.
Good old brew never acted that way.
Course, it had some pep and action to it. It would make a guy
feel like singin' "Sweet Rosey O'Grady" and "She May Have Seen
Better Days," and help him to pull a few of them barbershop chords and so
some close-harmony stuff, with his hoofs restin' on the old brass footrail. But
no guy ever wanted to climb a telegraph pole nor murder his poor old grandmother
after takin' on a cargo. No sir'. After you got thru singin' you was all
peaceable and ready to hit the hay.
And you didn't need no smilin' coacher to clap his hands and
say, "Come on fellers-get action on 'Smile-Smile-Smile' and when you come
to them words 'Smile' don't speak 'em, but just smile."
Honest, Bob, I hat to think of what one of them birds would
have comin' to him with the old gang lined up and primed.
But you couldn't help singin' when you had real brew under
your belt, and you 'magined you was just naturally "there."
Why, in them days, a guy had to go to a masquerade or play
Second street on a windy day to get an eyeful. Now look at em!
Downhearted Derelicts Delighted.
In them days, too, when a guy got canned at the Arsenal or
had his head chopped off at the City Hall for doin' too much work, he could open
a saloon and invite his friends and relations to drop in and shake the dice and
blow their jack in his joint, just to help him get rich.
He had a 50-50 setup for the big comeback if he'd lay off the
booze.
Now what happens?
Why, when a guy loses out on his job, the only stuff he
thinks he can pull is to peddle insurance and real estate, or work the old
oil-stock graft, and he makes life miserable for all his friends and relations,
and his wife's friends and relations, in tryin' to blackjack 'em into fallin'
for the bunk he is tryin' to put over.
There's two old-time days in the year that I'd like to see
come back just once-them's Christmas and New Year's-with the good old
tom-and-jerry, the eggnogg, the hotscotch, the rum punch, and all them other
swell drinks and the big free lunch.
Retrospective Regrets Recounted.
But I guess it ain't agoin' to happen, Bob, because them good
guys that don't hit the dipper nowhow don't want to let nobody else take a crack
at it.
Looks like we'd been gyp'd. They took our little red wagon
away from us and they didn't even say "gimme." Just grabbed it and
then told us to be good. Some fine old army worker done a purty bit of
highjackin' and flimmed us when we was snoozin' in the hammick.
And see what they slipped us in exchange-jazz and hooch! Some
trade, Bob, some bunk trade. The hooch hound and the jazz lane! No more wimmen
and wine!
But they ain't no use puttin' up a squawk at this stage of
the game. Them other guys was there with a cold deck, and they crossed us by
dealin' from the bottom.
Well, anyhow-I gotta little plant of Old Crow on my hip for
New Year's.
So-here's how!
--OLD TIMER.
Davenport Democrat & Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Jan. 4, 1922
EVERYBODY'S DOIN' IT NOW; WOMAN LATEST
Mrs. M. Cooper Charged with Bootlegging; Carl Hagen Bound Over.
Aha! Cherchez la femme!
Who's your lady bootlegger?
Women venders of delectable moonshine have evidently made
their first appearance in Davenport but - O pshaw- they seem to cater to women
only! Mrs. Mamie Cooper, 1600 block Rockingham road, got into a peck of trouble
when Mrs. Maude Bateman, who lives at the foot of Division street, filed
information charging her with selling a half pint of whisky in violation of
federal laws. Mrs. Cooper was given her hearing in U.S. commissioner's court
this morning, and was bound over to the grand jury under $200 bond.
"She sold me moonshine the latter part of
November," Mrs. Bateman alleges. Evidence seems to point to the fact that
Mrs. Cooper confined her liquor selling activities, if she engaged in any, to
women exclusively.
Carl Hagen, accused of selling intoxicating liquor, was also
bound over to the grand jury under bond of $400 this morning. It is claimed that
Mrs. Cooper kept house for Hagen.
Davenport Democrat & Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Jan. 5, 1922
MAN AND WIFE APPEAR ON A BOOZE CHARGE
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Pohlman Accused of Possessing and Selling Liquor
Arrested in connection with one of the
biggest booze confiscations of last year, in which 1,15 pint bottles of beer and
five gallons of hooch were seized by federal authorities, Mr. and Mrs. J.H.
Pohlman, 1003 Perry street, will appear in U.S. Commissioner's court Jan. 10 and
11 respectively and selling intoxicating liquor. The couple was arraigned in
court late yesterday afternoon. Mr. Pohlman was put under temporary bond of
$1,000; his wife's bond was $500. C.J. Murphy is representing the plaintiffs.
The raid in which an unprecedented amount of liquor was
confiscated occurred on the night of Dec. 29. Acting on information supplied by
neighbors of the Pohlmans, deputy federal marshal Terrence Kinney entered the
home with a search warrant, and, with the aid of the police, seized the liquor.
Neighbors say that the Pohlmans have been bootlegging for some time.
Davenport Democrat & Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Jan. 11, 1922
LATHROP AND GLANDON ARE BOUND OVER
Men Arrested in Booze Raid Are Put Under Bond
George Lathrop and Ike Glandon, 328 1/2 West Front street,
charged with violation of the federal liquor law, were given hearings in U.S.
commissioner's court late yesterday afternoon. Both men were bound over to the
grand jury, Lathrop's bond being fixed at $500 and Glandon's at $200.
In a raid on the Front street premises yesterday, authorities
seized a 25-gallon still, a suitcase full of counterfeit labels and seals, and
more than a gallon of pure moonshine whisky. Glandon and Lathrop were given a
preliminary questioning at the police station before they appeared in
commissioner's court. Police believe that the outfit seized was part of the
apparatus of a national whisky ring which has been operating extensively in the
Tri-cities.
Lathrop is the lessee of the building at 328 1/2 West Front
street. In his testimony yesterday, Lathrop denied any knowledge of the still,
and said that he was ignorant of the fact that any whisky was being manufactured
or sold in his place. He said he rented a room in the building to Glandon, but
that he knew nothing of Glandon's activities.
According to testimony, the suitcase full of bogus whisky
labels was in the building when the present occupants moved in. The still was
found in Glandon's room.
Mrs. George Lathrop corroborated the statements of her
husband in court. She said that her children found the labels and had been
playing with them for a long time. She denied that her husband had anything to
do with the manufacture or sale of liquor.
If the case is tried in federal court information concerning
the national whisky ring is expected to be brought out.
WITNESSES IN WORD BATTLE IN U.S. COURT
Mrs. J.H. Pohlman Bound Over on Liquor Charge; Bond is $1,000
A word battle between witnesses was the feature of the
hearing of Mrs. J.H. Pohlman, 1902 Perry street, in commissioner's court this
morning. Mrs. Pohlman, who, in company with her husband, was arrested in a raid
on their home in which a large quantity of liquor was seized, is charged with
possession and sale of illicit liquor. She was bound over to the grand jury
under $1,000 bond this morning.
Mrs. Elmer Coss, a neighbor of the Pohlmans, and her
daughter, Alberta, appeared as witnesses. Mrs. Coss said that she requested Mrs.
Pohlman not to sell liquor to her husband, Elmer Coss, and that Mrs. Pohlman
promised not to.
"Elmer would go over to the Pohlman home with an empty
bottle and come back with a full one," Mrs. Coss said. "Once I
followed him and saw him give money to Mrs. Pohlman."
Alberta Coss testified," Father would go over to the
Pohlmans and when he returned his breath smelled of liquor. I saw him give Mrs.
Pohlman a silver dollar the night before
Christmas."
Then Mr. Coss was called in. He said that he never gave Mrs.
Pohlman money, but that he laid it on the table for another man. Mrs. Coss
berated her husband for not telling the truth and as a consequence was requested
to take a back seat by those in charge.
At Mrs. Pohlman's testimony, however, Mrs. Coss again became
very angry. "I can't sit here and listen to such lies," she ejaculated
and left the court room.
Attorney A.G. Bush ruled that the evidence was sufficient to
warrant the holding of Mrs. Pohlman.
Davenport Democrat & Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Jan. 12, 1922
OLD RESIDENT OF MT. PLEASANT DIES OF SHORT ILLNESS
Mount Pleasant, Ia., Jan. 11 - Mrs. C.G. Blodgett, aged 72
years, died Monday evening at about 8 o'clock, following an illness of about two
weeks. Some years ago she had a fall from which she suffered at intervals.
However, she has been active and attended church two weeks ago Sunday. She was a
Comstock, formerly a prominent family in this community, but its members are now
all dead or removed to other states. She is survived by her husband, and three
daughters and one son. The daughters are: Mrs. Harry Yohe of Des Moines county,
Mrs. Jessie Hodgens of Wales, North Dakota, and Mrs. Rex Beresford of Ames.
Charley, the only son, lives in Idaho and has not been well the past years, so
it is not thought that he will come for the funeral services. Mrs. Blodgett was
a devoted member of the Presbyterian church and was a splendid woman.
The funeral services of Joseph Throop, who died in the
printer's home in Colorado Springs, were held Sunday at the home of his aged
father, James A. Throop. Joseph Throop was for many years connected with the old
Mt. Pleasant Free Press and learned the trade of a linotype operator at that
office. Since leaving Mt. Pleasant he had worked on many papers. A brother who
lives in East St. Louis came for the funeral and another brother lives in
Minnesota.
Davenport Democrat & Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Jan. 25, 1922
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Jan. 25 -
FUNERAL OF J.N. GRUBB AT MT. PLEASANT
Was One of the Respected and Well Known Citizens of Community.
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Jan. 25 - The funeral services of J.N. Grubb were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. W.W. Keesey. Mr. Grubb was one of the substantial residents of Henry county and for many years lived near Trenton. He and his wife moved to town about five years ago. He was a splendid neighbor and a good citizen. His wife and a son who lives in Van Buren county, survive him. He was born in Henry county, Ia., Dec. 11, 1855, and died Jan. 20, 1922.
- Miss Martha McClure will sail for Paris Feb. 21 to join her sister, Mrs.
Kelley who lives in Paris while her son, McClure Kelley is in school.
- Dr. George McKibbin, dentist, has a light case of smallpox.
Mrs. Chas. Elliott also has it here in town and there are two cases at Trenton,
Chas. Wilson and H.F. Elliott.
- H.T. Bird, adjutant of McFarland Post, G.A.R., has an
application from G.W. Smith, Monte Ne, Ark., to become a member of the local
post. He writes that his father was the first sheriff of Henry county. H.T. Bird
remembers his father and says that he was killed when a team he was driving ran
away with him.
- The home of A.D. Andrews on North Jefferson street, caught
fire Sunday morning about 9:30 and if he had not discovered it just when he did,
it probably would have been burned to the ground. The fire caught near the
chimney on top of the roof and he saw it soon after it started. Securing a
bucket of water he went up into the attic and had it out just as the fire
company got there. As it was, it burned a hole through the roof. It was a narrow
escape on a very cold day.
- The state hospital for the insane is putting up ice this
week. They have up nearly a 1,000 tons right now. As the hospital is under
quarantine, the help is asked for permission to work all day Sunday and a lot of
ice was put up that day. There have been no serious cases of diphtheria so far
and the quarantine will be lifted before long.
- John P. Budde, Will Worthington and Miss Bessie Moreboart,
employes of the old National State Bank, are employed at the First National Bank
now, at least for a time until consolidation work has been completed and
possibly some of them may stay longer.
-The Backus farm, formerly owned by the defunct canning
company was sold at public sale Friday at $267 an acre. The Dutton farm which
has also been advertised to be sold, was sold previously at private sale to Wm.
Hoaglin for $212 1-3 an acre. On neither farm are the improvements very good, so
that it looks like a pretty good sale on both. G.F. Roth bought the Backus farm.
- Miss Irene Gilyeart, stenographer for Galer & Galer,
was stricken with appendicitis last evening while at the Y.W.C.A. rooms, and was
taken at once to the county hospital where she was operated on for appendicitis
this morning. She is getting along nicely.
Davenport Democrat and Leader & Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Tuesday evening, January 24, 1922
Thomas
David Thomas died at his home on South Howell street Monday
afternoon at 3 o'clock following a short illness.
He was born in Wales, Scotland, on Feb. 2, 1863, and came
with his parents to America when he was a child. The family settled near
Buffalo, where Mr. Thomas made his home until recent years when he was removed
to Davenport. He was in the employ of the city.
Surviving are two sons, Harry and Arthur Thomas of Davenport,
two brothers, Edward and William Thomas of Buffalo, and two sisters, Mrs. Rachel
Fridley of Buffalo and Mrs. Esther Murray of St. Davis, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the Nissen & Hartwig parlors and burial will be in Rose Hill
cemetery, Buffalo.
The Pahl Funeral
The funeral of Eggert Pahl was held Monday afternoon at 3:30
from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Edward James, one-half mile south of Blue
Grass road. Miss Inez Batchelor, who officiated, sang a sacred song. Miss Egger
also sang. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo.
Pallbearers were Fritz Kautz, Ed Zinger, Perry Rose, Samuel
Moore, Elwood Clark and William Kearney.
Davenport Democrat
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Jan. 31, 1922
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Jan. 31 -
Celebrate Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Cornick celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary a few days ago. Mr. Cornick is 74 years of age and is much
interested in business affairs as ever, altho he has turned the active
management of his farms over to his sons. However, he intends to buy a farm some
time, as he has the cash to pay for it, but he says that he is not yet ready. He
does not look for better times for two or three years, judging from previous
business depression, he says. He says there are men holding on to farms and who
are working their heads off who will not be able to make the interest on
investment and who are holding on to their farms another year because they have
been urged to do so by the men who have lent them the money to buy the farms. A
year from next March these men will finally throw up the sponge and then is when
farm lands will really reach a stable price. Farm land prices as yet are
artificial. But in another year, he thinks they will become stable. Then, he
will probably buy. This is a rather gloomy picture, but as Mr. Cornick has made
lots of money in his time and has done it on his own judgment, we are half
afraid that he is altogether correct.
Mt. Pleasant Items.
- A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brandel yesterday
morning. Fred Brandel is one of the rural mail carriers at Mt. Pleasant.
- G.B. Gilliland, formerly manager of the farmer's store, has
bought out the C.S. Anderson grocery store on North Main street, it is reported.
- J.N. Ross is going to start a ten cent store on North Main
street, where Bruce Halferty had his cleaning establishment. He will call it the
Bee Hive and let us hope it is a good name.
- Miss Mary Virginia Hargrave, 62, was buried here Saturday
morning. The services were held at the Ralph Crane home. Rev. Felix Pickworth of
the Episcopal church conducted the services. Miss Hargrave was a niece of Samuel
Pyle, and died in California. She left here over 20 years ago. Only the older
residents recall her.
- We note by the Des Moines paper that Truman Swaine died
some days ago. We wonder if it was the Truman Swaine who used to run a dry goods
store in Mt. Pleasant years ago? He was in the real estate business according to
the Des Moines papers.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday evening, January 9, 1922 pg. 13
Murray
Mrs. Charles Murray, born Christina Rigg, died at 10 o'clock this morning at her home 2534 East Locust street, after a
short illness. She had been a resident of Davenport for the last nine yuears, altho she had spent the entire 73 years of her
life in Scott county.
She was born in 1849 on the Rigg homestead on Orphan's Home road and was married Nov. 7, 1873, to Charles Murray, who
survives her. She was a lifelong member of the Christian church.
Surviving besides her husband are two sons, three daughters, three brothers, two sisters, and six grandchildren: W.C.
Murray of Seattle, Wash; Margaret and Louise Murray and Mrs. W.t. Kepler all of Davenport; W.B. Rigg of Los Angeles, G.A.
Rigg of San Francisco and Edward L. Rigg of Rupert, Idaho; and Mrs. F.B. Campbell of Fulton, Kas. and Mrs. H.M. Copley of
Davenport.
The time and place of the funeral will be announced later.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, January 13, 1922 pg 13
The Murray Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Myurray was held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the residence, 2534 East Locust street, Rev.
LeRoy Coffman officiating at the home and at the grave in Oakdale cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charles Robertson, W.T. Kepler, Robert Copley, Vann Horrigan, Clay Murray, and Clyde Munay.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday evening, January 9, 1922 pg. 13
Hansen
Word was received this morning by Mrs. W.C. Neilsen, 826 West Sixth street, wife of the pastor of the Danish Lutheran
church, of the death of her mother, Mrs. Louis Hansen, aged 76, at her home in Hampton, Neb. Sunday evening. Mrs. Nielsen
leaves tonight for Hampton to attend the funeral which will be held from the home on Wednesday.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday evening, January 9, 1922 pg. 13
Kelly
Mary Magdaline Kelly, 25-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Kelly, died at an early hour this morning at the family
home, 1614 West Ninth street.
Surviving are the bereaved parents, as also two brothers, Thomas and James, and two sisters, Gertrude and Evangeline.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in Holy Family cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday evening, January 9, 1922 pg. 13
Eklund
Felix Eklund, 50, a machinist, who has resided in Davenport for the last 20 years, died Sunday evening at 6 o'clock
at his home, 729 LeClaire street, after an illness of two months' duration. He was a member of the Moose lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Hattie Eklund, and a daughter, Goldie Eklund.
The funeral will be held from the M.V. Boies chapel at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, and the body will be shipped to
Chicago for burial.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, January 13, 1922 pg 13
The Eklund Funeral
The funeral of Theodore Felix Eklund, for many years a labor arbiter for the Burlington railroad in this district of
the company, will be held in Chicago today. Master mechanics from divisions of the Burlington railroad at Denver, Lincoln,
and other points will attend.
Services were held from the M.V. Boies chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Fifty Burlington railroad machinists from
various parts of the state of Iowa and Illinois were present.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 15, 1922 pg 13
Lerch
Mrs. Helene Lerch, widow of the late August J. Lerch, and mother of Oscar and Gustav C. Lerch, Davenport business
men, died Saturday morning at 3:30 at her home, 3428 Fulton avenue. She was 70 years old.
Mrs. Lerch was born in Burlington, Ia., December 13, 1851, and came to Davenport with her parents in 1869. She was
married to A.J. Lerch in Davenport, Oct. 5, 1874, he preceding her in death 22 years ago. Surviving besides the two sons are
two daughters, Miss Meta Lerch and Mrs. G.L. Wendt of this city, a brother, H.H. Schlapp of Melbourne, Australia, a sister,
Mrs. Caroline Lange of Davenport and five grandchildren.
Services will be held from the home, 2428 Fulton avenue, at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Services at the Davenport
crematorium will be private.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 15, 1922 pg 13
Foster
Mrs. Annie Foster died at 10:30 Saturday morning at the home of her brother, J. Kohn, 3511 Rockingham road,
Davenport, after a long illness.
She was born Nov. 3, 1871, in Germany and came to America and direct to Davenport in 1874. She was married in
Davenport in 1889 to Charles Foster, who died 15 years ago.
Surviving are two sons, Harry of Davenport, and George of Pennsylvania, two daughters, Mrs. W. Whitehair and Mrs. C.
Dobler of Davenport, a brother, J. Kohn of Davenport, and a sister, Mrs. W. W. Stewart of Wisconsin.
The funeral will be held from the Horrigan funeral parlors Monday morning with requiem mass at St. Joseph's Catholic
church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made at Holy Family cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 16, 1922 pg 13
The Foster Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Foster was held at 8:30 this morning from the Horrigan & Son chapel to St. Paul's church
where Rev. A.H. Schoeningh celebrated requiem high mass, pronounced burial absolution and preached the funeral sermon. He
also officiated at the grave in Holy Family cemetery. Six intimate friends acted as pallbearers.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday evening, January 9, 1922 pg. 13
Snyder
C.B. Snyder, 214 Dennison avenue, received word today of the death of his granddaughter, Mrs. Carvera V. Snyder, at
her home in Parma, Idaho. Mrs. Snyder was formerly Miss Grace Walmsley. Death was due to tuberculosis.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Tuesday, January 10, 1922 pg 15
Tarket
George Tarket, 69, of 2327 Eastern avenue, died at 10 o'clock this morning in St. Luke's hospital. He was a gardener
by occupation.
He was born in New York state on Oct. 13, 1853 and after receiving his education came to Galena, Ill, where he
married in 1882. He was a member of the Court of Honor.
Surviving besides his wife, Anna Tarket, are nine children: Leslie, Roy and Robert living at home, Mrs. Edna
Hauschild and Mrs. Etta Baugh and Russell Tarket of Davenport, Orie Tarket of Prescho, S.D., Oscar Tarket of Canton, Mont.,
and Mrs. Winifred Dugen of Garden City, Kan.
The funeral will be held from the Hill & Fredericks chapel at a time to be announced later. Services will be strictly
private, both at the chapel and at the grave in Oakdale cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Thursday, January 12, 1922 pg 14
The Tarket Funeral
The funeral of George Tarket was held from the Hill & Fredericks chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. C.R. Neel
of the Christian church officiated at the chapel and at the grave in Oakdale cemetery, both services being private.
Pallbearers were Leslie, Roy, Robert and Russell Tarket, Walter hauschild and Roy Baugh.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Tuesday, January 10, 1922 pg 15
Gaskey
Mrs. Nora Melissa Gaskey died Monday morning at 10:30 at her home, 309 Michigan avenue. She was born March 5, 1859,
at Baraboo, Wis., and was married in 1877 to Thomas H. Gaskey, who preceded her in death April 1, 1921.
Surviving are five children, two having preceded her in death: Leland of Rock Island, and George and Archie of
Davenport and Mrs. Vera Helper and Mrs. Dessa Eggers of Davenport; also two brothers, George Covey of Ames, Iowa and Leland
Lewis of Davenport; two sisters, Lily and Lyn Lewis , of California, and 12 grandchildren.
T he funeral will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Fred Rohlf officiating. Burial will
be in Pine Hill cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Thursday, January 12, 1922 pg 14
The Gaskey Funeral
Services for Mrs. Nora Melisse Gaskey were held from the home, 309 Michigan avenue, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. Fred Rohlf of Rock Island officiated at the home and grave in Pine Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers were Leland, George and Archie Gaskey, Charles Hoeper, William Eggers and Emil Deeters.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Thursday, January 12, 1922 pg 14
Heald
Miss Clara Heald died this morning at 1:30 at her home 1525 Bridge avenue, after an illness of two years' duration.
She was born in Davenport June 14, 1870, and was a lifelong member of the Ida Presbyterian church. She also belonged
to Davenport Court of Honor.
Surviving are three brothers, Charles C. Heald of St. Louis, Edgar S. Heald of Joslin, Ill, and Roy P. Heald of
Bettendorf; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Joslin of Erie, Ill, and Mrs. James M. Ward of Davenport; and a cousin, Levi Heald of
Davenport; also three nephews, Lisle Melvin, and Evert Heald.
The body was removed to the Horrigan and Son parlors. Announcement of the hour and place of the funeral will be made
later.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, January 13, 1922 pg 13
The Heald Funeral
The funeral of Miss Clara A. Heald, who was for ten years a teacher at the Mt. Ida Presbyterian church in the primary
department, will be held from the home, 1525 Bridge avenue, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Walsh of the Mt. Ida
Presbyterian church will officiate at the home and at the grave in Oakdale cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 15, 1922 pg 13
The Heald Funeral
The funeral of Miss Clara Heald was held from the home, 1525 Bridge avenue, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Dr.
Walsh officated at the home and also at the grave in Oakdale cemetery.
Pallbearers were Leu, Walter and Lee Heald, Ed Hall, Lysle Joslin and James Ward.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Thursday, January 12, 1922 pg 14
Goettig
Mrs. Alvina Goettig, born Moldensheid, 1343 West Fourth street, died this morning at 3 o'clock after an illness
lasting several days.
She was born in Davenport, Nov. 11, 1875, and was united in marriage Aug. 30, 1899, to John Goettig, who with four
children survives her; Herbert, Irna, Norma and Clarence. A sister, Mrs. Franz Strohkarck, also survives.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the home. Friends are invited to the home service but the
incineration will be private.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 15, 1922 pg 13
The Goettig Funeral
Services for Mrs. Alvina Goetttig were held from the home, 1343 West Fourth street. Johannes Kroeger spoke at the
home and also at the crematorium.
Pallbearers were Henry Fennern, John Swantosh, George Downs, Theo. Harloff, Louis Beck and Christ Bloom.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Thursday, January 12, 1922 pg 14
Coffman
Mrs. Leona Coffman, 20, of 1202 West Second street, died at 5:15 this morning at her home after an illness of two
weeks' duration.
She was born Aug. 21, 1902, in Kewanee, Ill., and was married to John Coffman at Rock Island Aug. 20, 1920. Surviving
besides her husband, John Coffman, are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris, one sister, Esther Harris,
and four brothers,
Herbert, Clifford, George and Bert Harris, all of Rhodes, Iowa.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, and burial will be in Oakdale cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, January 13, 1922 pg 13
Port
John Port, former resident of Davenport, died at his home in De Soto, Ia., Monday, Jan. 9. He was born in Germany 71
years ago and came to Davenport in 1870. He was connected with the Dow, Gilman & Hancock Grain company as superintendent
until 1880, when he removed to Des Moines to become manager for the Hancock & Hodgson Grain company. He later went into
business for himself and owned elevators in several cities in western Iowa. He sold out and retired two years ago. He was a
member of Coral Lodge 430, A.F. & A.M. and the Consistory of Des Moines.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Bessie Port, and two daughters by a former marriage, Mrs. Neta Sonneland of Omaha and Mrs.
Ada Hatfield of Troy, Ohio, one brother, Ed Port of Wyoming, three sisters, Mrs. Tillie Johnson of Minden, Nebr., Mrs. Lina
Ekhardt and Mrs. Anna Borchers of Davenport.
Trinity Lodge No. 208, A.F. & A.M., will have charge of the funeral Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Henry
Runge's Sons parlors and also at the grave.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 16, 1922 pg 13
The Port Funeral
The funeral of John Port was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Henry Runge's Sons parlors, Rev. Arthur
Buckner officiating. At the grave in Oakdale cemetery, Richard Evans of Trinity Lodge 208, A.F. & A.M. conducted the Masonic
service.
Pallbearers were Ed. Luete, Rob Armil, Orville Robeson, D.D. Curtis, S.E. Sackett ,and W.J. Martin.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, January 13, 1922 pg 13
Strohkarck
Franz Frederick Strohkarck of Bettendorf, old and highly respected citizen of that community, passed away at his home
Thursday night at 11 o'clock after an illness extending over a period of two years.
He was born in Luettow, Mecklenberg, Germany, July 28, 1844, and came to America in 1869, going to Chicago. He
returned to Germany in 1872, and married Miss Dorris Wulf there on Feb. 28, 1873. In April of the same year they came direct
to Davenport, which was his home up until six years ago, when the family removed to Bettendorf.
Mr. Strohkarck was for many years engaged in the carpentry contracting business in Davenport under the firm name of
Stelling & Strohkarck. He was a member of the Davenport Turners' association.
Surviving are the wife , two daughters, Emma and Dorothea, both at home and one son, Frank of Davenport. A son Otto
preceded him in death 35 years ago. Also surviving are two brothers in Germany.
The funeral will be held from the home, 640 West State street, Bettendorf, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with
cremation at Davenport crematorium. Friends are welcome at the home but services at the crematorium will be strictly private.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 15, 1922 pg 13
The Strohkarck Funeral
The funeral of Franz Frederick Strohkarck will be held at the home, 640 North State street, Bettendorf, at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. Friends are welcome at the home; the services at the Davenport crematorium, however, will be private.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 16, 1922 pg 13
The Strohkarck Funeral
Services for Franz Strohkarck were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, 640 West State street,
Bettendorf, with private services at the Davenport crematorium.
Pallbearers were F.H. Scharfenberg, Jack Messer, E.C. Goenne, C.H. Schroeder, F. Miller and C. Messer.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 16, 1922 pg 13
Lewis
Mrs. Anna Lewis died at her home, 1710 Mississippi avenue, Sunday morning at 3:20 after an illness of four days'
duration.
She was born in Ireland, July 30, 1844, and came to America as a child, settling in Iowa. She came to Davenport in
1865 and has since made her home here. Her husband preceded her in death 15 years ago.
One son, Leo J. Lewis, of Davenport, two daughters, Mrs. George H. Walsh of Davenport and Mrs. J. A. Wilkinson of
Valley Junction, Iowa, and four grandchildren survive. A son, Harry J. Lewis preceded his mother in death a year ago. Mrs.
Lewis was an active member of the Sacred Heart cathedral for 50 years and a member of the Altar and Rosary society of this
parish.
Funeral services will be held from the home at 8:30 Wednesday morning to Sacred Heart cathedral at 9 o'clock.
Burial
will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 16, 1922 pg 13
Bedoon
Alexander Bedoon, aged three years and three months, died Sunday afternoon at 5:30 of pneumonia at the Orphan's Home.
He had been sick two weeks. He was born Oct. 18, 1918.
Announcement of the hour and place of the funeral will be made later.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 16, 1922 pg 13
Nelson
Mrs. Anna Nelson, born Ottman, wife of Conrad Nelson of 635 East Thirteenth street, died at St. Luke's hospital
Sunday evening at 7:30 after an illness extending over a period of three and a half years.
She was born in Germany, July 20, 1868, and at Springfield, Mass., was married to Conrad Nelson, who survives her.
She was a member for many years of the Relief Corps and belonged to the Lutheran church.
One brother, Frank Ottman, of Utica, N.Y., also survives her.
The body was brought to the Horrigan & Son parlors, where it will remain until services are held Tuesday afternoon at
2:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Boudinot, 2132 Farnam street. Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Wednesday, January 18, 1922 pg 15
Adams
Mrs. Rachel Adams, 87, died Tuesday afternoon at 5:05 at the home of her daughter, Miss Mae Adams, 215 East Twelfth
street, with whom she had made her home for the last 20 years. She had been ill one month and death was due to senility.
Mrs. Adams was born in Ohio, Jan. 15, 1835. Her husband Isaac Adams died 40 years ago.
The body will be taken to Centerville, Iowa, accompanied by Miss Adams, and funeral services will be held there.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Wednesday, January 18, 1922 pg 15
Keel
Miss Vearl Marie Keel, aged 22, of 707 1/2 West Second street, died at 5 o'clock at a local hospital after a long
illness.
She was born Oct. 18, 1900, at Aledo, Ill, where she attended the public school, and moved to Davenport in 1907. She
was a member of the Baptist church of Aledo.
Surviving are her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Merton Keel of Davenport, and three brothers, Geddes of
Davenport, Harry of Bettendorf and William in the army service in the Philippine Islands.
Funeral services will be held from the Hill & Fredericks chapel Friday afternoon at an hour to be announced later.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 22, 1922 pg 15
Burkholder
Mrs. Catherine Burkholder, nee Lamb, died at 12:25 Saturday morning after an illness of seven months' duration at her
home, No. 2 Granitoid flats, at the age of 44.
She was born in Davenport, Oct. 25, 1877, and attended St. Mary's parochial school. She was a daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. James Lamb. On March 2, 1896, she was married to Thomas Burkholder in Rock Island.
Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Ida and Margaret and two sons, Ezra and Elmer, all at home, three
brothers, Michael, William and Murt Lamb of Davenport, and two sisters, Mrs. V. Fromm of Davenport and Mrs. J.W. Evert of
Omaha also survive.
The funeral will be held from the residence Thursday morning at 8:30 with services at 9 o'clock at St. Anthony's
church. Interment will be in Holy Family cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Tuesday, January 24, 1922 pg 13
The Burkholder Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Burkholder were held from the home, No. 2 Grainitoil flats, at 8:30 this morning
with services at 9 o'clock at St. Anthony's church. Rev. J.W. Bulger celebrated requiem high mass, pronounced burial
absolution and preached the funeral sermon. He also officated at the grave in Holy Family cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 22, 1922 pg 15
Mittelbuscher
Richard Mittelbuscher, Davenport business man and former school board member and lifelong resident here, died Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, 702 Western avenue at the age of 58.
He was born in Davenport on April 27, 1863, and attended the public schools. On Oct. 17, 1900, he married Miss Laura
Maehr. Mr. Mittelbuscher's business career began with his employment as cashier of the J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' department
store. Upon the organization of the Iowa National bank on March 1, 1899, however, he accepted a position as first teller.
He later purchased the Woodruff-Kroy company of which he was general manager; was also president of the National
Cooperage Manufacturers' association, and for five years was a partner in the real estate firm of Ruhl & Mittelbuscher. Later
he was a broker of bank stock and farm mortgages.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Edwin, Frank and Richard; two sisters, Laura and Anna Mittelbuscher; and a
brother, Eddward J. Mittelbuscher.
The funeral will be held from the home, 702 Western avenue, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to the
home but services at the grave in Oakdale cemetery will be private.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 22, 1922 pg 15
Sindt
John Sindt died Friday afternoon at 1:30 at St. Joseph's Mercy hospital in Clinton after an extended illness, at the
age of 93.
He was born in Probstei, Holstein, Germany, March 12, 1831, and came direct to Davenport in 1850. A brother, Henry
Sindt, died in April, 1921, after reaching the age of 100.
Surviving are a brother, Thies Sindt, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Stoltenberg.
The body was brought to Davenport where funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Henry
Runge's Sons parlors. Interment will be in Fairmount cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 22, 1922 pg 15
Drewes
Wilhelmine Gertrude Drewes died Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the home of her son, Arnold Drewes, five miles from
Davenport on the Middle road.
She was born Aug. 17, 1843, in Germany and came to America and direct to Davenport in 1871.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Arnold Drewes. Burial will be in Oakdale
cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Tuesday, January 24, 1922 pg 13
The Drewes Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Wilhelmina Drewes was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her son, Arnold Drewes,
five miles northeast of Davenport, on the Middle road. Rev. carl Holtermann officiated at the home and at the grave in
Oakdale cemetery.
Pallbearers were Herman Meinerdt, August Hamann, Albert Schellenberg, William Bertram, Alex Schaefer, and Edward Van
Dusey.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Tuesday, January 24, 1922 pg 13
Thomas
David Thomas died at his home on South Howell street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock following a short illness.
He was born in Wales, Scotland, on Feb. 2, 1863, and came with his parents to America when he was a child. The family
settled near Buffalo, where Mr. Thomas made his home until recent years when he removed to Davenport. He was in the employ of
the city.
Surviving are two sons, Harry and Arthur Thomas of Davenport, two brothers, Edward and William Thomas of Buffalo, and
two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Fridley of Buffalo and Mrs. Esther Murray of St. Davis, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Nissen & Hartwig parlors, and burial will be
in Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, January 27, 1922 pg 11
The Thomas Funeral
Services for David Thomas were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Nissen & Hartwig parlors. Dr. Frank W.
Court of the St. John's Methodist church, spoke at the parlors and at the grave in Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers were John Bell, John Blackwell, James Machim, Frank Winfield, S.A. Gault, and Al Dyer.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Tuesday, January 24, 1922 pg 13
Carman
Mrs. Harriet Spraker Carman, wife of the late George L. Carman, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, after several months'
illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank A. Simmons, in Wilmette, Ill.
Mrs. Carman was the daughter of the late John G. Spraker, a well-known pioneer business man of Davenport and a sister
of the late Mrs. E.S. Hamilton of this city. She came to Davenport with her family in 1853 and was married here to Mr. Carman
in 1860, Davenport continuing to be their home until 1881, when they removed to Chicago. They resided in Englewood until a
short time before Mr. Carman's death eight years ago.
Three children survive: John S. Carman of Los Angeles, Cal., George L. Carman of Kansas City, and Mrs. Frank A.
Summons of Wilmette. Mrs. Carman has lived with her daughter since her husband's death, and altho her years had passed the
allotted span of three score and ten, she retained all her facilities and the ambitions of a younger woman until her last
sickness.
It has been only during the past six months that illness has left its mark.
Services were held in Wilmette Monday, after which the remains were brought to Davenport, where they await the coming
of John S. Carman from California.
Interment will be in the Carman family lot at Oakdale.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Thursday, January 26, 1922 pg 15
Huettman
Mrs. Dorothy Huettman, nee Klingberg, died at 2:30 this morning at the home of her son, Fred Huettman, Davenport RR5,
after an illness lasting two weeks.
She was born in Germany, Aug. 14, 1843, and united in marriage to William H. Huettman in that country on Sept. 9,
1870. The couple removed to America and direct to Davenport 22 years ago. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on
Sept. 9, 1920.
Surviving are the husband, six sons, John and Carl of Nevada, Fred, at whose home she died, Henry of Stockton, Iowa,
and Theodore and William of Davenport, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Englebrecht of Eldridge, Iowa and Mrs. Agnes Bruhn of
Bennett, Iowa, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Giebelstein and Mrs. Kate Mueller of Davenport.
Announcement of the time and place of the funeral will be made when word has been received from the relatives in
Nevada.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Henry Runge's Sons parlors. Johannes Kroeger will
speak both at the parlors and at the grave in Fairmount cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Thursday, January 26, 1922 pg 15
Lydon
Word has just been received by Mrs. W.D. Carroll, 208 Rusholme street, Davenport, of the death of her uncle, John F.
Lydon, aged 62, of pneumonia at his home in La Porte, Ind, after a brief illness. Mr. Lydon was formerly a Davenport business
man.
One son, John Lydon of Kansas City, survives him. The body will be shipped to Oklahoma City for burial.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Thursday, January 26, 1922 pg 15
West Infant Son
Homer Oscar West, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd West, died Wednesday morning at 10:30 in Mercy hospital. Surviving
besides the parents is a sister, Vivian Lucille.
Services will be held Friday morning at 10 O'clock from the Henry Runge's sons parlors and burial will be in Oakdale
cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, January 27, 1922 pg 11
Graumann
Mrs. Minnie Graumann of 1403 Christi street, passed away at St. Luke's hospital Thursday afternoon at 4:30 after a
lingering illness.
She was born near Donahoe, Ia., Dec. 10, 1870, and was united in marriage to Peter Graumann in 1891. He preceded her
in death May 5, 1920. Mrs. Graumann was a member of the East Davenport Turner society and the Pocahontas club.
The following children survive: Mrs. Helen Sale, Elenore, John, George, Willie, Harry, Albert and Christ Graumann,
and four brothers living at Donahoe, Ia., Christ, Henry, John and Emil Hoffmani.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the Nissen & Hartwig parlors and interment will be in
Oakdale cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 29, 1922 pg 15
The Graumann Funeral
Services for Mrs. Minnie Graumann were held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the Nissen & Hartwig parlors. Johannes
Kroeger spoke at the parlors and at the grave in Oakdale cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mesdames E. Nelson, K. Abney, F. Hanchet, K. Martin, M. Simpson and H. Winckler.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, January 27, 1922 pg 11
Wilson
Mrs. Alice Evangeline Wilson died Thursday afternoon at 4:45 at her home on South Concord street, Rockingham road,
after a sickness of five months' duration.
She was born in Victor, Iowa, May 28, 1885, and was united in marriage to Franklin Wilson at Omaha, Sept. 7, 1910.
The couple came to Davenport in 1914. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Baptist church of Kansas City.
Surviving are the husband and two children, Violet and Elena at home, the father, C.H. Neveln, and a sister, Miss
Minnie Neveln of Victor, and six brothers, Samuel of Austin, Minn., John of Severs City, Iowa, Charles of Forest City, Iowa,
Benjamin of Thurman, Iowa, Edward of Aconey, Iowa, and Arthur of Osceloa, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home with services at the Berea church, and
interment will be in Fairmount cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 29, 1922 pg 15
The Wilson Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Evangeline Wilson was held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock frmo the home, on South Concort
and Rockingham road, with services at Berea Congregational church at 3:30. Rev. W.B. O'Neil officiated at the home and church
and also at the grave in Fairmount cemetery.
Pallbearers were M.C. Rust, E.B. King, William Bell, R.F. Rhodes, R.F. Ingalls, and C.G. Grass.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 29, 1922 pg 15
Roddewig
Henry F. Roddewig, a resident of Davenport for the past 20 years, died Saturday morning at 6:30 at his home, 318 East
Sixth street, following a long illness.
He was born in Galena, Ill, Jan. 22, 1874, and was married in that city to Miss Mary E. Edwards on Oct. 31, 1894. For
the past 20 years Mr. Roddewig was an employe of the firm of French & Hecht. He was a member of the St. John's Methodist
church, Modern Woodmen of America, and Fraternal Aid union.
Surviving are his wife and one daughter, Miss Elaine E. Roddewig, at home; his father, William R. Roddewig of Galena;
two brothers, Fred of Galena and George of Dubuque, and two sisters, Mrs. T.C. Bartle and Mrs. V. Miller, both of Galena.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon from the home. Dr. Frank Court will officiate at the services and
at the home and at the grave in Oakdale cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 29, 1922 pg 15
Ruge
Elmer William, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ruge, RR4, Jersey Ridge road, died Friday afternoon at 3:30 in
Davenport hospital after a week's sickness.
He was born in Davenport on June 28, 1916, and leaves besides the parents, four brothers and three sisters, Herman,
Alfred, Roy, and Alvin, and Elsie, Esther, and Edna Ruge.
Services will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning from the Nissen & Hartwig parlors, with burial in Fairmount
cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 29, 1922 pg 15
Smith
Mrs. Alpha Smith, aged 45, of 621 Lincoln court, died Saturday afternoon at 12:30 in Mercy hospital. She had been
sick one month.
She was born May 1, 1876, at Aurora, Ill, where she was educated, and was at Des Moines united in marriage to Charles
Smith on July 11, 1894. Her maiden name was Knipp. She came to Davenport from Clinton in August, 1917.
The husband, one daughter, Mrs. D.W. Thelin, and five sons, Charles E. Lynn, Vern, Robert, and Raymond Smith survive
her.
Services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be in Oakdale cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 29, 1922 pg 15
Hansen
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Hansen, 1006 1/2 East River street, was buried yesterday afternoon at
St. Marguerite's cemetery after brief services at the Halligan funeral parlors. The baby was born Friday night and death
resulted early yesterday morning.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 29, 1922 pg 15
MRS. MARY TIGE, HERE 76 YEARS, DIES, OLD AGE
Mrs. Mary Tige, aged 86, widow of the late James Tige, died Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of her niece,
Mrs. Herman Goetsch, 1443 West Fourth street, of senility after an illness of four months' duration.
She was born in Ireland, Jan. 5, 1836, and came to Davenport from the old country at the age of 10. She has lived in
Davenport since that time. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John Beck, of Davenport, and eight grandchildren. The body was taken to the Fred N.
Ruhl funeral home, where it will remain until Sunday afternoon, when it will be removed to the home of her niece, Mrs. Herman
Goetsch. Funeral services will be held from the Goetsch home Tuesday morning at 8:30 with services at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's
church. Interment will be made in the family lot in Holy Family cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 30, 1922 pg 11
Gage
Mrs. Ethel Gage, nee McSpaden, died this morning at 12:30 in a local hospital after a long illness.
She was born Sept. 20, 1901, in Carter co, Mo., and was united in marriage to Clifford Gage in November, 1919, at
Estherville, Ia.
Surviving besides the husband are her father, John McSpaden, and three brothers, Ray, Alfred, and Melvin McSpaden, all
living in Missouri.
The body will be taken to Estherville this evening for burial in Armstrong cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 30, 1922 pg 11
Johannsen
Mrs. Marie Christina Johannsen died suddenly at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl
Bruhn, on North Pine street, following a lingering illness.
Maria Christina Neihlsen was born in Germany, Sept. 3, 1838, and was married to Maas Johannsen in 1860 in Germany. He
preceded her in death 16 years ago. The couple came in 1895 direct to Davenport. To this union 10 children were born, two
preceding the mother in death.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Margaretha Frohberg of Donaldson, Minn., Mrs. Gus Bruhn of Rock Island, Mrs. H.W.
Eggers, Mrs. Carl Bruhn and Miss Anna Johannsen of Davenport; three sons, Heinrich, Gustaf and Herman, all of Brooklyn, N.Y.;
31 grandchildren and seven grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Claus Schellhohrn, and one son, Wm. Johannsen, preceded their
mother in death.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Carl Bruhn on North
Pine street, and interment will be in Fairmount cemetery. Rev. Carl Holtermann will have charge of the services at the home
and the grave, both of which will be strictly private.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 30, 1922 pg 11
Metz
Mrs. Mary Metz, of No. 3, Denger Flats, East Davenport, died Sunday morning at 5:30 after a short illness.
She was born in Dayton, O., April 3, 1851 and was united in marriage to Frank Metz, Sept. 27, 1881. He with the
following children survive her: Otto J. Metz of Delano, Minn., Frank J. Metz, Anthony J. Metz, and Mrs. Laura Guessford of
Davenport, and three grandchildren.
Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the home in the Denger flats, and interment will be in Oakdale
cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Tuesday, January 31, 1922 pg 15
Risley
Ernest William Risley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Risley, 2656 Redwood avenue, died at 9 o'clock this morning at
the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Risley, 618 East Locust street. He was born Jan. 16 and is survived by
the father and mother and grandparents.
Private services will be held at the home Wednesday morning at 10:30 and interment will be in Oakdale cemetery.
Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Tuesday, January 31, 1922 pg 15
Youth Kills Self With Another "Unloaded Gun" While Friend Looks On.
Ernest Stutzel, 16 Years old, Places Muzzle in Mouth, Pulls Trigger.
Another revolver which "wasn't loaded", claimed al ife last night, when Ernest Stutzel, 16 years old, a barber at 322
East Locust street, placed the muzzle of the weapon in his mouth, pulled the trigger, and blew out the back of his head. He
was illustrating carelessness in handling a gun, when he fired the shot which caused his death.
Unconscious, the wounded man was sped in the ambulance to Mercy hospital, but efforts to save his life were
fruitless, and he died at 9:30 p.m. three hours after the fatal shot. The bullet had smashed the base of his skull, and
deflecting, lodged in his brain. He never regained consciousness.
The accidental victim of his own revolver resided with his brother-in-law, William J. Mason, 2123 LeClaire street, a
few blocks from the barber shop, of which he was the proprietor.
Demonstrates Gun.
Young Stutzel was in his shop talking with Ross McNeal, another barber and telling him of the careless way he had
seen a girl handle a revolver some time before.
"If the gun had been loaded, she would have shot herself." Stutzel said, telling his story to McNeal. He ran to the
drawer of the stand and extracted the revolver.
"Like this. Watch," he directed McNeal.
Stutzel pulled the trigger rapidly but only a click resulted. AS the hammer fell the next time there was an explosion
and the youthful barber toppled to the floor. He was unconscious when picked up.
Knew of Shell.
A peculiar feature of the cae was tha thalf an hour before Stutzel had shown the gun to another young man around the
store and exposed one cartridge in the cylinder.
It was evident that when he was illustrating the act of the girl, he forgot that the shell was in the revolver.
Immediately after the war, young Stutzel enlisted for a short term and for a year was at Camp Lewis, Wash. He was
discharged when his enlistment period was completed, and then returned to Davenport. He bought out the barber shop some time
ago.
Born in McCausland.
Young Stutzel was born in McCausland in 1906. Surviving are four brothers, Walter, Harry, Charley and George Stutzel
and two sisters, Mrs. William Mason with whom he resided and Mrs. William Messer.
The funeral will be held Thursday from the home of the brother Harry Stutzel of McCausland, with services at 10
O'clock at the McCausland church. Burial will be in the family lot in the McCausland cemetery.
Submitted by C.J.L., July 2005, Mar 2006, July 2007