Roberts, Fred J.

ROBERTS, ROGERS, DALRYMPLE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 8/21/2007 at 23:56:37

Source: Monona County History 1890
Chicago National Pub

Fred J. Roberts, the genial proprietor of the pioneer drug-store of the village of Ute, came to Monona County in April, 1884, and at the little hamlet of Soldier carried on the drug business until September, 1886, when he removed his building and the stock to Ute. This was the first building on the town site, and in it he made the first sale of goods ever made in that village. At first he was located somewhat north of the business portion of the town, but in June, 1887, he removed to his present locality, where he has carried on the business ever since.
Mr. Roberts is a native of North Manchester, Hartford County, Conn., born February 20, 1857, and is the son of James L. and Mary (Rogers) Roberts. IN 1859 he came to Iowa with his father’s family, but after a year’s residence in Harrison County they returned to Connecticut. When he was about nine years of age they made another trip here, and again when he was eleven years old. At this latter time, with his mother and brother, he settled at Dunlap, Harrison County, where he grew to years of discretion. In January, 1878, he commenced life as drug clerk for William Giddings, the leading man in that line at Logan. He spent five years as drug clerk and Deputy Postmaster in the store of Satterlee & Patterson, previously to his entering the employ of Mr. Giddings. He remained with the last-mentioned gentleman until January, 1881, when returning to Dunlap, he was appointed Deputy Sheriff, which office he filled for two years. From that time he acted as Assistant Postmaster until coming to Monona County.
Mr. Roberts was married in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, February 27, 1880, to Miss Hattie M. Dalrymple, a native of that county, and daughter of Samuel and Harriet M. (Stowe) Dalrymple, and is the parent of one child, Clara A.