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MONTROSE, IOWA JOURNAL

Transcribed by Connie (Dobson) Putthoff

6 January 1899

CARTER Robert married Mary HALL 1 January 1899 at the home of Robert CARTER Sr. in Jefferson Twp. Lee County, Iowa by Justice GALLAND. Mr. CARTER was a member of Capt. CHAMBERS Co. F. 50th Iowa, U.S. Vols. Mary, seventeen year old daughter of Henry Hall, Hancock County, Ill.

JOHNSON, Mr. and Mrs. Peter, had a birthday party for daughter, nine year old, Gertrude in Galland, Iowa.

MOORE Sarah Clarissa, wife of Thos. MOORE, died 1st of January 1899. Leaves husband of four years, a son, Samuel, a daughter, Grace PHILIPS, 17 and 15, one sister, Mrs. Lucetta ANDREWS. She was born in Ohio. Maiden name was MOTIER. She was buried in the Montrose Cemetery.

KINNEY, John died Wednesday at home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. PETTY, two miles North of this city. Born in Preble County, Ohio, 10? 1815. He was buried in Summitville.

GALLAND, Capt. Washington of Montrose was in the city, Tuesday. Justice of the peace of Lee County, almost continuously for 40 years. His first marriage was 25 December 1858. DICKINSON, J.R. and Marietta HAWLEY, last marriage was CARTER Robert and HALL Mary.

Taken from the Gate City.

WEST, J. A. married 28 December 1898 to Nellie TAYLOR of Dallas City, Illinois, at Dallas City. Will live in Ft. Madison where Mr. WEST is editor of the Lee County Republican.

MONTROSE BRASS BAND ELECTS OFFICERS

R. B. KENNEDY, POET- LEADER M. S .GOLL, PRESIDENT  

GUY SINGER, SECRETARY J. L. VANOSDAL, TREASURER

JEFFERSON, Henry an old sailor died last at Donnellson.

3 February 1899

UTLEY, James of near Galland, was in Montrose, Saturday.

MYERS, Mr. and Mrs. H. celebrated 40th anniversary.

LEFFLER, Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Maryville, Missouri, a boy.

BRUNAT, Mrs. Ernest died 26 January 1899. Lived in Keokuk.

Dallas City Review: One of the saddest funerals that has been held here in a long time was that of John DIETRICH, which was held last Monday. His wife sister and two daughters were all confined to their beds and the remains were carried from one bed to another to give them a last look. The sister died last. The others are improving.

HERRICK, Benjamin B. and Mary E. both of Montrose were married at St. Louis sometime ago.

10 February 1899

VERMAZEN, Mr. and Mrs. James, a girl born 13 January 1898. (wonder if this is a typo)

TWEEDY, John, sold 40 acres farm South of Montrose, 2 ½ miles, to Porter WRIGHT.

Bidamonds Nauvoo HACK has been making regular trips to this city since formation of ice bridge.

YOUNKIN, Joseph, died last Wednesday at his home in Pasadena, California, 93 years old, two sons. Buried at Galland.

Park Bluff Camp: M.W. of A. No. 853 has installation: William GINGER, F ARMENTROUT, C A. KENNEDY, J. B. KIEL, J.P. KENNEDY, C .H. CURTIS, Jr. and C. H. ADAMS. 

GRISWOLD, Mrs., 93, died Wednesday at her home in Jefferson Twp. Buried Montrose Cemetery.

CHESSMAN, Michael died 13 February 1899 69 years old, buried Montrose. Leaves wife, son and grandson. Born 14 January 1830 in Vermont. Civil War Co. A. 1st. Iowa Cav. In 1861. Served 4 years. Married Mrs. Paula COSLEY, daughter of Mrs. Lucinda (grandma) HARMON of this place. Two children: Samuel and Andrew born to them Andrew was killed in R.R. wreck in New Mexico. This was a very big article, may want to look at the film.

HORR, Mrs. Louisa, died at home of daughter, Mrs. Joseph SPRING, 13 February 1899, 60 years old, buried Montrose. She was born in Redding, England. At age 16 came to this country settling in Warsaw. In 1857, she married John HORR at Alexandria, Missouri. Had six children, four survive. Mrs. Joseph SPRING, of this place, Mrs. Katie BUTLER, Audubon, Iowa, Mrs. Amelia SMITH, Omaha, Nebraska and Stephen of Woodstock, Illinois. Two sisters, Mrs. HOBBS, of Chamberburg, Missouri and Mrs. MCCOY of Wayland, Missouri.

TRIMBLE, baby, died Monday, buried Montrose, parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben TRIMBLE.

ALCOTT, Samuel, died 1 February 1899 at Clarksdale, Missouri, born in England 1825, located in Nauvoo, Illinois at age 15. Leaves wife, three sons, William J. of Mt Pleasant, Samuel of Kansas and Albert of Clarksdale, Missouri. Two daughters, Mrs. Emma JONES of Niota, Illinois and Mrs. Jennie TOPHAM of Clarksdale, Missouri and Mary, his wife is dangerously ill.

GRISWOLD, William Henry, died at his home in Jefferson Twp. On Tuesday, buried in Wilson Cemetery, born in Wayne County, New York 6 Aug. 1829. Located Lee County in 1851. Married November 1854 in Jefferson Twp. To Sybilla OBERLY who died 2 June 1863. Married second to Lizzie GLANCY, 6 May 1884. She survives. Third death in family in short time; brother, George D. 21 November 1898 in Ottumwa, Iowa; mother died Wednesday of last week.

BRADHAM, baby, died Tuesday, buried Farmington, Iowa. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Pete Bradham.

24 February 1899

Ft. Madison Penitentiary builds a new workshop for $6,000.

JOHNESSE, Frank Ernest is a representative in Idaho County, Indiana. He was born 1 September 1870, Lee County Montrose Iowa.

BUSINESS’ that are no longer listed in the paper that had been taken out 25 Jan 1886. Did not write them down.

REED R. L. married Grace SAWYER, 9 March 1899. He is a member of the brass band. Will live on Spruce St. Nice article in 3 Mar 1899.

MOORE, Mr. and Mrs. Ben, have a five year old that weighed one pound at birth, now weighs 60 pounds. Her name is Hazel.

HIERSTEIN, Mrs. Barbara, died at her home in Franklin, 62 years old.

GALLAND, Capt. Came to Iowa in 1828. Is the oldest living Mason. Attended Master Masons in Burlington this week.

3 Mar. 1899

GRAHAM, W. H. a son at his home.

ROBINSON, William of this place, married 1 March 1899 at bride’s parents home in Warren Iowa. Brides name if Miss Mattie HORSEY. Will live in Ft. Madison.

SCOTT, John C. married Allie STEPHENS yesterday. Both of Montrose married at Keokuk Hotel Andrus. He is landlord Hotel Montrose.

Harmon, Mrs. Lucinda, 85, widow of Isaiah, (he died 28 April 1878) has lived in the same home for 39 years. She is called grandma by all. Born 12 March 1814 in Kentucky, maiden name ADAMS, went to Union County, Illinois at 11 months, 1822 to Tennessee where she married 4 January 1833 at Dresden to Isaiah HARMON Her father died 1831 in Tennessee. In 1844, came to Iowa, overland, her mother came by water. The HARMONS had eight children: Paulina CHESSMAN, Keokuk, Mary WITHROW, Croton, Martha ARKWRIGHT, Council Bluffs; Jane VANTRUMP, Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, Lydia ROCKWELL, Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. HARMON lives on Main Street in a home built by her son in 1860. Pictures of the home in the paper.

PHELPS, A son born. Nothing else.

DANLEY, James, died yesterday at home of his parents in Nauvoo.

BOYLE, Mrs. Timothy, died 3 March 1899 at her home in Galland. She was 56 years old, born 1843 in Milltown County, Galloway, Ireland, Ellen LOFTUS. Married 18 June 1863 to Timothy in Catholic Church at Milltown Archdiocese of Tuam. Came to Galland 25 years ago. Member of St.Joseph’s Church, Montrose. Had 13 children, 7 have died. Leaves husband, three daughters, three sons, John, Edward, Timothy, Joan na, and Kate of this place, Mrs. John CONNER of Burlington, Iowa, four sisters, one brother, Mrs. CONROY of Keokuk, two sisters in St.Louis, brother and sister in Michigan.

17 March 1899

There was an article in this issue about the young leaving the old and going on to other places to live. Some of the old are: Mrs. F. E.BILLON, 83, Lucinda HARMON, 85, David LEAVINWORTH, 86, Aarah ELLIS, 87,Lucinda SPAIN, 92, Jesse HUGHES, 92. Article also said white man came to Montrose 100 years ago.

BIRTON, James, died 9 March, 88 years old at his home two miles N.W. of Ft. Madison. He was an uncle of Mrs. William ANDREW. Was buried at Ft. Madison.

RAMSEY, Ebenezer, died near Viele on Sunday. Buried Charleston.

ALLEN, W. M. of Ambrosia, married Miss Daisy FONTZ.

ROBINSON, Mary, married 16 March 1899 to Thomas LINK at parents home, Mr. and Mrs. ROBINSON.

BURKITT, Dr. died Sunday, one of the oldest residence of Keokuk, Iowa.

HOWELL, infant, died on Monday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George HOWELL of Galland.

24 March 1899

HORR, John died Wednesday, 78 years old, father of Mrs. Joseph SPRING. Mrs. Horr died 12 February last.

DUNDEY, Charles Louis married 20 March 1899 to Miss Mae Levere BARTLETT, at bride’s parents home in Omaha.

SLATTERY, Charles M. ten years old, died Monday at home on Plank Road, near Mt. Claire Station. Mother, Mrs. Lizzie SLATTERY survives. Father died two years ago. Buried in Keokuk.

Population of Montrose approximately 800.

31 March 1899

Elections was held for council; S M. SAWYER, 130- Charles ALLEN, 124- C. R. SANDERS, 126- Charles VANOSDALL, 123- J. K. COONEY, 117- the losers, Thomas ELLIS, 70- George ANDERSON, 61- C .H. CURTIS, 60- E. COOPER, 52- F .M. JOHNSON, 48- CRAIG is Mayor. 

BUNKER, infant, died Tuesday. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ad Bunker of Greenbay TWP.

MARSHALL, Frank a new son. This was under Galland news.

Reed, Myric and Maggie ALLISON were married 35 years ago.

7 April 1899

Services at St. Barnabus: The evening services at the above church on Easter Sunday evening was very impressive. In accordance with custom the church was decorated with potted plants, lent for the occasion from the Conservatory of Mrs. Zack OWENS. The services were conducted by the Rev. R. C. MCILWAIN, assisted by W. P. UPHAM, while Messrs Frank LEBRON, Theodore ENGLISH, Melrose WILSON and C. NOELHE, of the brotherhood of St. Andrews, assisted the local choir in rendering some splendid music. The singing was of high order, the noticeable features were the solo parts in the “TeDeum” ably rendered by Miss Florence ELLIS and Theodore ENGLISH. The offertory solo, by Melrose WILSON was rendered in that gentleman's best manner. The sermon by the Rev. R. C .MCILWAIN was one of his best efforts in Montrose and held the closest attention of the congregation. The recessional by Theodore ENGLISH demonstrated the fact that that gentleman is an organist of more than ordinary ability. In view of the fierce and vary disagreeable storm, the local members of the church feel especially grateful to the contingent from Keokuk for braving the elements in order to make the services here a fitting observance of this great day in the church. The visitors were entertained at luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. John KIEL after the services.

GOSLIN, Frank one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony GOSLAND of Manistee, Michigan, died last week. Mrs GOSLIN is the daughter of grandma HARMON.

WILSON, a ten pound boy born Monday. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Will WILSON.

Councils meeting in this issue. The new council.

14 April 1899

SCOTT, Luke, married last Sunday to Lida COONS of LaCrew at Chestnut Hill church by Rev. HENSHAW. Will live in this city.

WILSON, George William, died Saturday when struck by train No. 743, pulling passenger trail No. 6. Born 1 January 1834 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Came to Quincy, Illinois in 1866 then to LaGrange, Missouri, in 1877 to Keokuk. Bought Dan MILLERS fruit farm near Galland. Survives on son, Charles W. of Keokuk, one daughter, L. M WILSON of Ft. Madison and his wife.

CHESSMAN, Charles remains will be taken from the vault Sunday for services. The G.A.R. will have the charge of the funeral.

21 April 1899

Galland had a post office and about 200 inhabitants and are looking for someone to take the postmaster job at $46.00 per annum. Josiah HEMINGWAY has resigned. Capt. Galland is trying to find someone to fill the opening. He has a special interest as the town was named after him. The name used to be Nashville. (I wonder if this is how Nashville School got its name?)

23 April 1899

CARNES, Dr. will move to Warsaw, Illinois. Came here in 1888. Dr. RIGG was here then.

THIMBLE, baby taken from vault. Many attend funeral.

Storm kills many people in Newton and Kirksville, Missouri and Ute, Iowa County maybe 100. Many buildings destroyed as high as 400.

5 May 1899

Principal at Montrose High School is Prof. C. E. Smith.

PATTON, Josephine was salutatorian. DUNKLE, Etta was valedictorian. Other who gave essays: SINGER, Guy: SPAIN, Rollie.

CRAIG, Mayor, S. H. resigns 15 May.

SUNDEEN, Mr. and Mrs. John married 23 years: live one mile East of town.

SCHMIDT, Joseph committed suicide at West Point.

HORNE, Frank married Thursday to Miss Florence WHITNEY 4 May 1899 at her parents home on Spruce Street.

GUELICK, Emma of Viele had experience. Team ran away with her, but took her home safely. Nice story.

19 May 1899

SANDERSON, C.R. Fr. Fills Mayor’s position. Chas MORRISON will fill vacant council seat.

SASKMAN. Miss departed for Wayland, Missouri on Thursday.

26 May 1899

FISHER, Mrs. W. J. died 14 May 1899 in Tacoma, Washington, born 13 July 1840 in Holland. Came to U.S.A. with parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. HOOYER, 1858 to Keokuk. Married at age 17 to William FISHER. Lived in Montrose 25 years. Ran business; nice article.

WORSTER, Cordelia, died 22 May 1899, 79 years old, widow of Robert. Buried Oakland.

Confirmation held at St. Barnabas. Bishop Rt. Rev. Theodore MORRISON. First visit of new bishop. Following Madame’s, M.MCGALL, Sarah WADE, Margarie KENNEDY, and Allie SCOTT and the Misses, Florence ELLIS, Litty ANDREWS, Emily PATTEN, Etta DUNKLE, Josephine PATTEN, Goldie WADE, Anna KENNEDY, Iva BLAKESLEE, Addie ELLIS.

HUNNINGTON, Mrs. Died at her home in New Boston.

TIMBERMAN, Mrs. Body will arrive at Keokuk on Southbound K. line Sunday.

2 June 1899

Sandusky Hill slide nice article.

REEVES, Cora Helen married Wednesday evening at home of parents, Mr. and Mrs. James REEVES to Gus GERGSTROM at Keokuk.

WORSTER, Cornelia Delia CURTIS, youngest and last child of Dr. Frederick A. and Elizabeth CURTIS was born Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana 31 December 1819. Married Robert, 6 September 1835, had eight children with five surviving: Mrs. E.R.MEYERS and H. J. WORSTER of this place, Mrs. E. M. LAHM of New York City, Wm. WORSTER, of Mooar and E .R. WORSTER of Keokuk. Thirty-five grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He died 5 September 1885.

BARBER, Fred went to Springfield where he will sell nursery stock.

Pythias Knight decorated members graves; O .J .Coulter, Thomas WARD, died 3 Oct. 1895: Charles DUNN, died 23 August 1897, Ruben CURTIS, died 27 June 1892, J.H. HARDIN, died 16 April 1888, S .T .STACY, died 25 November 1881, is buried in Keokuk.

BROWN, Mr. and Mrs. A son born 8 June 1899 at Argyle.

23 June 1899

UTLEY, James, John and Ursel VANOSDAL of Sandusky visited Galland.

HARDWICK, Perry and daughter of Greenville, Missouri visited the summer with parents, Mr. and Mrs. John HARDWICK. (check on this, had HARWICK, think it should be HARDWICK)

Bluff Park, Mr. Wm. BLOM of Keokuk, owner of the Park was looking after park business.

7 July 1899

Send for copy of “Article that Senator GEAR endorsed.”

14 July 1899

Ordinance #37 on health, death, etc. Very interesting.

21 July 1899

STANDARD, Joshua, married last Sunday to Miss Tolema WILLIS at home of half-brother, Mr. and Mrs. Dan TRIPP. Both of Ft. Madison. Will live there.

COULTER, George Clifford, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. and Retta, died 15 July 1899 at his home in Burlington. Buried in Montrose.

CASSIDY, son born 16 July 1899 to Mr. and Mrs. John CASSIDY.

28 July 1899

JUNKINS, a daughter 16 July 1899, Mr. and Mrs. James of Argyle.

RICE, Bertha died 19 July 1899. Only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C H. RICE buried Meeks Cemetery.

ROBISON H.R., 10 year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. ROBISON, died 23 July 1899, buried Montrose.

4 August 1899

BEST, Sarah died at home of son in Kansas City. Lived in Montrose before war, after war moved to Ft. Madison, 1887, moved to Chelsea, Kansas. Her son, “Tip”, died in Army. The G.A.R. post here was named after him.

11 August 1899

MADDOX, Mrs. D. Died Sunday morning in Augusta, Illinois, wife of Dr. MADDOX, formerly she was Miss Anna KING, daughter of R.B. KING, of this city. Buried in Augusta.

18 August 1899

DONAHUE, James R. died Sunday morning of cancer. Father of Mrs. C. R .SANDERSON and a highly respected citizen of Keokuk. Born in Iverness, Scotland in 1839. He came to the U.S. 1844, settled in Keokuk. Was in the Civil War 1862, Co. A. 13th Iowa Vol. Inf. Member Catholic Church, G.A.R. and Iowa Legion of this city, Dr. Edward, Christine, Katherine, James, Arthur, and Margaret of Keokuk. Services at St. Peters.

MARSHALL, Frank, a former Montrose boy, died at St Paul on U.S.L.H. Steamer, Lily, Sunday night. About 30 yrs old. Buried in Montrose.

WILLIAMS, Mrs. Eliza, died Sunday morning. Born Eliza HAMILTON near Argyle, Iowa 9 February 1852. Married 1 September 1881 to Robert WILLIAMS who with her aged mother and her children, Miss Nellie WILLIAMS of this place, Mrs. James GLASFORD of Stiled, Iowa, and a brother, Charles of Peoria, Illinois, survive here. Buried in the New Boston Cemetery.

29 August 1899

COLLINS, Richard, killed by train saving a horse, 20 August 1899 at Sandusky. Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, 10 April 1840. Member of Christian Church at Sandusky and Iowa Legion of Honor. Leaves sons and daughters, Charles and Henry of Sandusky, Joseph, James, Robert and Herbert of Summitville, and Dr. Samuel of Ida Grove, Iowa, Miss Helen and Lillian of Sandusky.

LYONS, David W., died 20 August 1899, born 29 March 1826, Mercer County Kentucky. Came here at age 11. Married 1853 to Mrs. Melissa BAIN, she died 11 months ago. Leaves one son, four daughters, George W., Mrs. L. HEMINGWAY, Mrs. Jesse JOHNS and Mrs. John DEROSEAR of Galland and two stepchildren, Warren BAIN and Mrs. Mellower FOWLER of Montrose.

SMITH, Prov. Died 23 August (not verified) in Memphis Missouri. Born Scotland County, Missouri. Principal at Montrose High School in 1898.

HICKEY, Mrs. Bridget, died 24 August at her home in Galland, 70 years old.

MEGCHELSEN, John, married Augusta PEARSON, 21 August 1899. Both of Summitville.

GRIMES, George Webster, died 16 August at his home in Lucas County, near town of Lucas. Was 68 years old, born 25 July 1831 in Richmond, Indiana. Came to Keokuk 1852 then came to Montrose. In 1886 went to Lucas County. Leaves four children, Lulu, William, George and Lizzie.

HOLMES, Glenn, age 16 killed Friday at Copper Creek. Lived North East of Bonaparte. His grandfather was Ezekial BROWN.

8 September 1899

COOPER, Wm, drowned 28 August. Fell from steamer, Glenmont. Born 1 December 1863 at Montrose, Iowa. Buried in Red Wing, Wisconsin. Lee LINK< Lee WILSON, Bob MASTERSON, and James HOLMES were on the steamer also.

CLINGMAN, Cyrus, died 2 September 1899, 99 years old. He died at his home in Danville, Iowa.

BROWN, Fred, died no other info.

BANNOR, Francis 11-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. of Donnellson, Iowa, died at home.

REED, Minnie, died 1 September 1899, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E .J. WELDY, wife of Charles M. married about a year. Buried Hickory Grove Cemetery

15 September 1899

CLINGMAN, Cyrus, born 20 June 1800 in North Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, when aged 4 moved to Sciota County, Ohio, where on 12 February 1825, he married Mary RICHART; had 6 children, Henry R. Clarinda, Ransom, Martha, Elizabeth, and William. Three of whom survive, Married second time, 22 February 1838, to Miss Emarilla WEST, had 11 children; John W., Aaron, Priscilla, Ann Eliza, Catherine, Isabella, Josephine, Mary A. Millard, Willis, Sarah, five of whom survive. Mrs. CLINGMAN died 10 February 1898. Buried Jagger Cemetery. Grandchildren were pallbearers: Frank CADY, Ralph and G. R. CLINGMAN, Millard, Parrot, Guy SEYMOUR, and Bert NIEL. Eight children survive; R.CLINGMAN, Danville, Mrs. Martha CADY, Danville, Elizabeth NIEL, Winfield, Iowa, John CLINGMAN, Shenandoah, Iowa, Aaron CLINGMAN, Cawker City, Kansas, Priscilla PARROTT, New London, Iowa. Bell SEUMOUR, Danville, Sarah FEAGLE, Winfield, Iowa.

WILSON, a son born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. WILSON near Viele.

SPROTT, a son born on Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. John SPROTT.

MOORE. Mrs. Anna, died last Sunday at home of daughter, Mrs. T. PEEBLER of near Sandusky, was 85 years old, lived in Lee County 40 years.

COON, Dr. D. north of Ft. Madison, married Miss Emma KREHBIEL of Kirksville. They were married at Kirksville on Tuesday, will live in Ft. Madison.

22 September 1899

RAMSEY, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. RAMSEY, buried here Sunday. Under Charleston News.

GRIFFEY, John C. of Keokuk, died Wednesday. One of the earliest settlers in Keokuk, located there 1836. Survived by wife, two daughters, and one adopted son.

CALE, son born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Fred CALE.

29 September 1899

NUEBEL, Mrs. John (Mary), died at her home in Washington Twp., last Saturday, aged 78.

TUTTLE, Mrs. G.M., died at her in Mt. Pleasant.

6 October 1899

VANDINE, Alonzo, died 4 October 1899 at home of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louise VANDINE.

13 October 1899

SNOOK, Mrs. George W. died Sunday at her home in Ft. Madison.

HEVENER, one-year-old child died last Friday, parents Mr. and Mrs. Mark HEVENER. Body placed in vault here.

20 October 1899

New Christian Church at Summitville. Nice article

VANDINE, 27 years old and was buried at Montrose. (should be more to this)

CARTER, Charles W., married 3 October 1899 to Miss Sadie C. REED, daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. Marick REED, will live at Sand Prairie.

MOORE, Charles married Miss Nellie WILLIAMS, 30 September 1899 at groom’s mothers, Mrs. Frank KLINE.

MACKLE, Robert, died Tuesday, accidental shooting by brother. Parents Mr. and Mrs. MARKLE of Argyle. (don’t know which spelling is right)

27 October 1899

WHORTON, Tom, died Sunday night. Taken to Viele, buried in Wilson Cemetery.

EDISON, J .S. died at his home in Ft. Madison, Sunday.

SHERWOOD, Mary A. died Sunday, 86 years old.

3 November 1899

HIMES, Mrs. Henry, died 29 October 1899, 24 years old. Buried in Montrose. Married 4 November 1895, had two children. Husband, a daughter, two brothers and two sisters survive.

HOFFMAN, Robert, died in Washington Twp.

MCCOY, Mrs. Mary J. died Wednesday in Keokuk.

10 November 1899

WHITNEY, Frank H. married Sallie STEPHENS of this place, at her sister’s Mrs. J. C .SCOTT of Montrose.

RUDD, Mr. and Mrs. Grand, a daughter born 5 November 1899.

STERLING, Rickey, died 5 November 1899, accidentally shot in the head, self inflicted.

17 November 1899

HOPP, Mrs. E., died 8 November; husband, Jacob and three sons survive. Lived north of Charleston.

24 November 1899

MITCHELL, B.F., married Mary MCCANN at home of parents, Mr. and Mrs. John MCCANN.

GALUSHA, J.R., married Effie FOGEL at her parents home in Palmyra, Missouri, 15 November 1899. He farms near there. His mother is Mrs. Phil REEVES.

1 December 1899

BALLOU, Wm., of this place married 30 November in St. John’s Parish Home in Keokuk, to Miss Rena LEMATTA of Nauvoo, Illinois. They will live in Quincy.

HASKINS, a daughter born, no date, to Mr. and Mrs. A. HOSKINS of Charleston. (typo on one of the names )

SCOTT, Claud, died 30 November 1899 at home of his father, J. C. ,SCOTT. He was 12 years old, was buried in Montrose Cemetery. Large article in newspaper.

AEUWATER, a daughter born 24 November 1899 to Mr. and Mrs. Jake AUEWATER.

MILLMIER, Frank died by drowning. Had valuable farm in Jefferson Twp. Son, John survives. Big article about it.

MEINHARDT, John, married Miss Nettie WIEGNER, Wednesday. She is from Donnellson.

SMITH, George H. married 28 November, Miss Emma HOTOP, both of Lee county.

8 December 1899

HEMINGWAY, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. L. HEMINGWAY of Galland.

GERBOTH, Albert, married 6 December 1899 to Miss Nellie REEVES, at home of her parents. They left for Sherman, Texas for the winter.

15 December 1899

WELSING, Henry of Ft. Madison, died last Wednesday, age 70.

KIEL, George Ferdinand, died last Wednesday at Ft. Madison, member of Ft. Madison Lodge #374, B.P.O.B. and Lodge #21 K.P.L.

22 December 1899

CARROLL, D.M., married Miss Mary SHAY at her parents’ home at Hamilton. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Perry SHAY.

FOWLER, Wm. Jr. of Ambrosia, married Miss Lizzie BRUMMENGEN of Ambrosia.

COONEY, Henry married Miss Minnie BROWN, 21 December 1899.

COONEY, Miss Mary, died Sunday, 47 years old. Leaves three brothers, Frank, Andy and William and her mother. Buried at Ft. Madison.

FIGGENS, Presley, died last Wednesday in Hailey, Indiana: born 8 November in Ohio. 72 years old. Leaves wife, Mrs. Sidney L. FIGGENS, a daughter, Mrs. William HORNE, and a son Dr. D.W. FIGGENS of Boles.

29 December 1899

SPRING, Joseph, died 23 December at his home in Montrose. Born 10 July 1868 in Keokuk. Nine years ago he married Mrs. Minnie HORR, had one son, George, both survive as do five sisters, Mrs. Lena REEVES, Mrs. Mary HEFERLIN, and Mrs. Lizzie WRIGHT of Livingston, Miss Clara of Montrose, Miss Kate and one brother, John of Ft. Madison. His mother died 20 years ago, his father, Martin died 30 October 1897. Member of Cascade Lodge #65, I.O.O.F. Remains place in the naeve vault.

BRATON, Gertie Magnola, died in Kansas City, Missouri, buried in Argentine, Kansas. Mother is Mrs. Stella BRATON, grandmother, Mrs. Adolph JOHNSON, Montrose.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert REED, no date given.

ARMKNECHT, E.P. married Laura HOLMES, 24 December 1899, both are from Donnellson.

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