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From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <>
Subject: [News] !! Daily Times; Scott Co, Iowa; Jan 2, 1897
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 10:04:47 -0500


The Davenport Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Saturday, January 2, 1897

ANOTHER HOLD UP

Herman GROTH, The Victim of Country Footpads

While Returning Home From the City Early Last Evening He is Held Up Near The
Orphans' Home-Fired Upon As He Dashes Away.

There was another bold country hold up last evening, the victim being Henry
GROTH, a young farmer residing on the Jersey Ridge road, about three miles
north of the city limits. Two men accomplished the robbery and escaped in
the darkness with something like $4 of GROTH'S money in their possession.
GROTH was unable to give any definite description of the highwaymen on
account of the intense darkness. According to. Mr. GROTH. he had been in
town during the day and started for his home north of the city about 7
o'clock. He was on horseback and rode north by way of the Orphans' Home
road. About half past seven o'clock he rode up the hill about a quarter of a
mile north of the home and was ascending the grade on the other side when he
was set upon by two men who jumped out from behind a hedge. He was riding
slowly and they had his horse by the rein before he was aware of it. Two
guns of ugly calibre were leveled at his head and the bridle reins were cut
to prevent his guiding the!
horse.

At the point of a pistol one of the men demanded GROTH'S money and
threatened to pump daylight through him when GROTH denied having any money.
At this, GROTH handed over $4.50, all the money he had, and received a
demand for more. When he stated he had none, the footpads ordered him to
dismount and be searched. One of them attempted to pull him from his horse,
but GROTH gave the animal a sharp kick. As he dashed away, two or three
shots were fired after him and he rode home as rapidly as possible.

The footpads got all the valuables GROTH had on his person, except a watch
and charm. The place where the hold up took place is rather a lonely
locality, the nearest residence being a good portion of a mile away. GROTH
is a young man, residing with his father about three miles north of the
city.



There was a very merry party which assembled Monday evening at the home of
Mr. And Mrs. John A. FEENEY at 508 Harrison street. Progressive euchre was
indulged in and a very delectable repast was served by the popular couple.
The first gentleman's prize was won by Edward DISHINGER and the second by
Charles LIPPITZ. The first ladies' trophy was captured by Miss Theresa Dwyer
AND THE SECOND BY Miss Carrie FEENEY.

The Charity Ball.has been postponed. The exact plans of the allied societies
are not yet fully mature. A meeting was held Sunday at which representatives
of all the societies attended. There were present Mrs. H. F. PETERSEN and
Mrs. W. C. WADSWORTH, representing the Ladies Industrial Relief association,
Mrs. J. FLEISCHMAN and Mrs. B. A. RAPHAEL representing the Hebrew Benevolent
association, Major M. L. MARKS, H. P. PETERSEN and Mrs. W. F. PECK,
representing the Davenport Associated Charities, Mrs. S. S. STACKHOUSE,
representing the Ladies Catholic Aid society. Mrs. Georgia Worker,
representing the Ladies Relief corps and the members of the executive
committee of the Railway Men's club.

One of the leading social events of the holiday week was the dancing party
given by Mr. And Mrs. E. H. RYAN.in honor of their daughter Miss Julia RYAN.





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