Carl Thode Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Thode, Goos, Langfeldt, Kruse, Goesch. Carl Thode, president of the Henry Thode Company, wholesale and retail liquor dealers at 327 West Second street, is a native of Davenport, born September 13, 1865, his parents being Henry and Augusta (Goos) Thode. The father was a German who, upon leaving the fatherland, came almost directly to Davenport and took up his permanent residence here. He was a mechanic by trade and at first found employment in plow works. Later he engaged in the liquor business under the firm name of Langfeldt, Thode & Company and some seven years later purchased the interest of the other member of the firm. Some time previous to his death her retired from active life. Carl Thode attended Davenport's excellent schools and then equipped himself for business by a supplementary course in Duncan's Commercial College. He then became connected with his father in business, this being about twenty-seven years ago, and was in charge at the time of the latter's death. In the ensuing fourteen years he has directed the affairs of the company and has met success. Previous to the death of the manager, Mr. Brady, he had only partial charge but since that time it has been entirely vested in his hands. Mr. Thode wedded Miss Emiele Kruse, a daughter of John and Catherine (Goesch) Kruse, their marriage being celebrated July 1, 1886. Her father was a native of Germany, who resided in Davenport for fully half a century. He was a shoemaker by trade and lived to the age of seventy-nine years, his interment having taken place at Fairmont, January 2, 1902. he was survived by a family of nine children, of whom Mrs. Thode was the fifth. Mr. and Mrs. Thode have three children: Bessie, a graduate of Davenport's high school, now at home; Chauncey, who has also finished his education and is in business with his father; and Carl, who is still attending the public schools. Mr. Thode, who is a man of genial manner and rejoices in the possession of hosts of friends, has numerous fraternal relations. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the Eagles, the Order of the Moose, the Owls, Germania, Claus Groth Gilde, the Traveling Men's Liberty Association, the I. C. M. A., the Davenport Boat Club and the Commercial Club, a list which will effectually testify to his popularity. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES