Articles From
MONTROSE, IOWA JOURNAL

Transcribed by Connie (Dobson) Putthoff

4 January 1901

Newspaper, the second in Iowa was published in Montrose in the 30’s by Thomas GREGG, who died a few years ago in Hamilton.

HOWELL, Sergeant J. Fred of Keokuk married 22 November at Manilla, P. I. To Miss Adelaine WIDDIFIELD of Honolulu S .I.

WHORTON, Roy 5 yr old son of William and Mary WHORTON died at home of grandmother, Mrs., GUNN, Monday night. Buried in Montrose.

UTLEY, Bertha installed into Rebekah’s .

HENRY, Mrs. Edith J. died at St. Joseph Hospital. Her home was Humiston, Iowa.

Horton, Fred married Miss Anna WORSTER, 25 December 1900 at bride’s sisters, Mrs. George BASH in Keokuk. Will live in Cedar Rapids.

28 May 1902

MONEYMAKER, Mrs. Anna died a native of Confort, Ireland, came to Keokuk in 1854. Went west to California. Died in Maralia, California. Survivors are husband, J. MONEYMAKER, one daughter, Mrs. George HAMILTON of Ft. Madison, Charles HAMILTON, a grandson of Keokuk, Miss Grace of Montrose, a brother in California. (torn off in places)

CLINGMAN editor divorced one day married three days later. Quite an article.

JOHNSON, C. while loading hogs at Buckner was over come by heat and died.

STANWOOD, I.H., Mr. and Mrs. Celebrated 60th anniversary.

JACOBBSON, Emil of Kansas City, Kansas died. Formerly of Galland,Iowa.

PICKARD, Mrs. of New Boston died Thursday. Leaves husband and 8 children, mother, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

BROWN, Charles of Kewanee, Illinois married Florence WARDLOW of Montrose, daughter of Mrs. E. WARDLOW of Montrose. Groom is the son of William BROWN of Canton, Illinois. Will live in Kewanee, Illinois.

30 May 1902

LAMB, Robert marries Miss Edith B. SKYLES at her parents home in Jefferson Twp., Wednesday. Groom farms near Charleston. Son of Smith LAMB and wife. She is daughter of John M. SKYLES and wife.

BREEZE, Charles married Miss Elzada GWYNN in Ft. Madison Sunday.

6 June 1902

THOMAS, John married 22 December 1902 to Mrs. Celine BROWN at the home of her niece, Miss Josie AIKEN of Keokuk. Mr. THOMAS came from Grundy Center, Iowa. (something wrong with date)

SMITH, Mr. married Lola NOLES, daughter of W. NOLES. Graduated Montrose. Will live in Ft. Madison.

13 June 1902

VOGT, Robert of Ft. Madison married Miss Celia S. FARRELL in New York. Her father is retired Army Capt. She was a nun but left the convent. (big article0

HATTON, Adam, old settler of county, died at home in Donnellson on Saturday. Born in Germany. He was 82 yrs old. In 1838 he located in Lee County.

ALCOTT, James R. 6th Calvary, Troop A. (wrote nice letter)

20 June 1902

REED, Henry D. married 16 June 1902 to Miss Emma C. CASSIDY at her parent’s home in Ft. Madison. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. CASSIDY. Groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Murrick REED of Montrose. Will live in Ft. Madison.

MCMURRAY, Dr. Charles, married Miss Caroline Elizabeth RIZER in Reddick, Il., where they live. Dr. G. E.RIZER of here attended. 

RUNT, John W. of Oklahoma City, married Miss Elizabeth G. PARKER at home of Doctors PARKER and PARKER, the Peoria Star said, Miss PARKER is a former Montrose girl and daughter of Dr. R.M. PARKER

27 June 1902

KENNEDY, Alfred H. married Miss Carrie BRAYTON at Viele, Wednesday. Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James BRAYTON, near Viele. They will live in Ft. Madison where he is a grocer.

BULLARD, Albert married Elizabeth MILLMEYER at his home. Son of Mr and Mrs. Richard BULLARD. She is the daughter of Mrs. Frank MILLMEYER. Both of Jefferson Township.

MCDONALD, Dr. Orin Porter died 21 June 1902. He practiced medicine for 40 years in Keokuk. He was 82.

11 July 1902

GARVIN, Patrick, died 4 July 1902 in Nauvoo. Buried in Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, two sons, Mrs. J. S .KNOBBS was only daughter listed. She has two sons, Wallace and Loren.

18 July 1902

FISHER, W .J. died in Tacoma, Washington. Left Montrose where he had shoemakers bench. Then dry goods and grocery for over 30 years.

KERNS, a daughter 8 lbs born to Mr. and Mrs. Porter KERNS.

LAWLER, Mrs. George died last Saturday in Tacoma, Washington. Her daughter is Mrs. Thomas WARD of Montrose. Leaves mother, husband, two children, Ellen and George.

25 July 1902

SPRING, Mrs. Anna died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Theresa WINKLER in Keokuk. Widow of Thomas of Montrose. She was 68 years old, native of Germany, came to U.S.A. in 1872 settled in Sugar Creek. Member of St. Mary’s Church. Out of 21 children, only 3 survive; Martin of Sugar Creek, Jacob of Middle Road and Joseph of Ohio. (must have meant 4 children survive.)

COOVERT, Mr. and Mrs. William of Alexandria visited parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles SACKMAN.

HAMILTON, a daughter born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert HAMILTON of New Boston.

FAETH, Mr. Daniel married Miss Mabel E. HENTHORN at home of Mr. Paris CONLEE of VIELE. Both parties of Jefferson Township. Will live in the FAETH neighborhood.

1 August 1902

WOODS, John Hamilton was killed 28 July 1902 at Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James WOODS. Born 11 April 1869 in Montrose. His mother, former Miss Anna HAMILTON died when he was 2. He was raised by his aunt Emma HAMILTON to the age of 21. In 1894 he married Miss Ella FREEMAN in Eugene, Oregon. They had one daughter, Edna, now 6 yrs old. Wife died 31 January 1896. Married for the second time 4 August 1901, whom with the daughter survive. Buried in Montrose. (Another article tells fo accident, killed by train. Sister is Mrs. W .J .O’MEARA of St .Louis.)

FABER, Henry killed himself over a girl.

SACKMAN, Robert lives in St .Louis.

8 August 1902

VANPAPPELENDAM, Mrs. J.B., died Wednesday at her home in Keokuk. She was Miss Alice MCCULLOUGH. She was born 15 January 1860 in Ft .Madison. She was 42. She married 5 April 1882 to John B. VANPAPPELEDAM in Franklin.

15 August 1902

HARRIS, James, a colored man, was killed by a train in Keokuk. His father, a soll keeper in Chicago. ( no other info)

FARHA, Michael married Manera HEDBA in Quincy. They were children together in Palestine. Married by ancient Arabic Rites. Performed by Rev. Father Danil MALOOF in New York, who brought the bride to this country 8 months ago. She was attired in a beautiful gown which was silk and cost $15. Per yard. They were both members of the Syrian Colony in Quincy, Illinois.

BARRETT, Prof. W.L.of Ft.Madison married Miss Bertha Lightfoot in Des Moines on Monday. They will return to Ft. Madison.

WILSON, Miss Addie died Monday at her family home in Fulton County, Illinois, near Summon. Sister to A. L. WILSON of Keokuk Standard.

JOHNSON, a daughter born Saturday. (under East end news)

22 August 1902

SMITH, Miss Nellie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frank SMITH of Burlington. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. STEPHENS. Died at St. Francis Hospital.

TRUMP, Mrs. wife of ex- sheriff, liveryman, a horse buyer died in her home in Ft. Madison. Leaves her husband, Chris and two sons, Dick and Ray.

29 August 1902

OLSON, C.P. found dead and floating by two fishermen.

WALZ, a retired farmer who lived with his daughter, Mrs. Leopold FATE in Burlington, died by drowning. He was born in Baden, Germany. He was born 74 years ago and came to this country shortly after he attained his majority. Besides his daughter he is survived by three sons; Frank of Burlington, Harry of Colorado, and William of LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

YOUNKER, Mr. M. Died yesterday. He was 60 yrs old and one of the oldest businessmen in Keokuk. He is survived by two sons, Samuel of Des Moines, Isaac of Keokuk, five daughters, Misses Nettie, Amanda, Pauline, Katie, and Dora all living in Keokuk. Five brothers; Lippman, Herman and Aaron all of New York, Marcus and Joseph of Des Moines.

5 September 1902

SUNDEEN, August died Friday morning at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth LETTS at Sandusky. He was 40 years old. Survived by father, John of Galland. He was a member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church in Keokuk. Buried in Galland.

BREEN, Ruby, 4 year old niece of Dr. Buck, died in Ft. Madison Thursday.

HEMINGWAY, a daughter born in Galland, Iowa.

MINITER, John, a ten pound baby born in Galland.

12 September 1902

DIMMITT, Mrs. J. H.,wife of Rev. DIMMITT of Montrose Methodist Church died 10 September 1902 at her home in Donnellson, on Wednesday. Cora was 26 and leaves her little boy, George WALKER, her husband, mother and sister, She is buried in Mediapolis, Iowa Cemetery.

19 September 1902

CARMON, Mr., formerly of Galland married Mrs. Grace REED. They will live in Rock Island.

26 September 1902

SHEETS, Mr. and Mrs. Ed, a daughter Martha Louise born 5 September 1902.

03 October 1902

DERR, Jesse of Charleston married Effie CALE of this place. Married in Keokuk today.

COPELAND, Mr. and Mrs. W .B. a 12 ˝ lb. son.

10 October 1902

MITCHELL, Mr. and Mrs. Ben, a daughter 7 lbs.

CLOUD, Mr. and Mrs. Joe, a 7 lb. daughter born on the 8th.

BUCK, Dr. and Mrs. E .M., a son born Tuesday.

17 October 1902

BROWNING, Helen, 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. BROWNING of Corona, California. She was killed by a street car on Morgan Street in Keokuk. They were visiting Mr. and Mrs. B .F .SMITH.

PALIN, James S. of Kewane married Miss Genevieve SCHROEDER of Ft. Madison.

BALLOU, Mr. and Mrs. William, a daughter Tuesday.

HARMON, Grandma found many times that she was ill then better. Her daughter is Mrs. Pauline CHEESEMAN.

24 October 1902

FARRIS, Mrs. Jean died and was buried at Farmington, Saturday. Capt. Joseph FARRIS attended.

07 November 1902

HORTON, Frank Jr. alleged married 27 August to Liza MCCANN. Kept secret now.

DUNDEY, Mr.and Mrs. Charles L. of Omaha. Son born a week ago. The father is a brother to Capt. W .A.DUNDEY, who was shot at the St. Louis Fair last year.

FARRELL, Mr. and Mrs. a son born first of the week.

14 November 1902

BURKHOLDER, infant died Sunday and was taken to Ft. Madison. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard.

GILBERT, Mrs. Emily died Tuesday at Marshalltown. Leaves two daughters, Mrs. Joseph JOHNSON, Mrs. Ira JOHNSON< both of Marshalltown. One son, George W. of Marshalltown. Buried in Marshalltown. Born Emily CHILDS, 23 March 1814 in Morrisville, Vermont. AT the age of 20 came west with her brother, located near Princeton, Illinois. Married Harvey B.GILBERT, latter moved to Cordova, Illinois. In 1867 moved to Burlington. Had one sister, Mrs. Lucinda BINGHAM, of Saybrook, Illinois.

21 November 1902

COOPER, Benjamin married 16 November in Ft. Madison to Miss Edith GNYATT. Will live in Montrose.

CROSSON, 14 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles CROSSON, died yesterday 3 miles this side of Montrose.

28 November 1902

SEAMAN, John, 18, killed in the train yards at Ft Madison.

REEVES, Mrs. M. wife of well known merchant married REEVES. Died at her home on 28 November 1902. Born in Chloe Toll in Virginia on 11 May 1831. Married in Montrose on 25 September 1851 to REEVES. They had seven children, Mrs. Russell GIBBS of Sherman, Tx. Eugene of Chicago, Ella(deceased), Mrs. Julia SLAYNAKER of Keokuk, Edward H. of Sunlight, Colo., Henry D. of this place, Mrs. Albert GERBOTH of Davenport, Iowa. Their 50th anniversary was two years ago. Buried Montrose.

VIERHEILIG, G.W. of Kansas City, Kansas married Mrs. Jane GUNN of Ft Madison on 22 November 1902 at bride’s uncle. Will live in Ft.Madison.

PITTMAN, Harry died Saturday in Phoenix, Azizona. He was 45 years old. He is survived by a wife, father, G. W.PITTMAN of Keokuk, one brother of Chicago, three sisters of Keokuk, one sister of New York. 

WEST, William died at his home in Price’s Creek, Wednesday. He bore the distinction of being the oldest man in Keokuk. He came in the early days. Married in Montrose, 12 August 1850, leaves nine children, 24 grandchildren.

5 December 1902

LEMATTY, Louis L. married in home of bride, 3 December 1902 to Miss Ella Maude REEVES. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James REEVES. Groom comes from Nauvoo. They will live in Montrose.

12 December 1902

ARGAST, Mrs. Margaret, wife of Edward ARGAST, Jr., died Thursday in Nauvoo. Born 7 April 1837 in Rohrbach Laraine, France. With parents located in St. Louis. On 16 February 1858 married Edward ARGAST Sr. In 1865, located in Nauvoo. Leaves husband, three sons; Edward, Louise, and William, one daughter Mrs. Cora WELTER. Services at Nauvoo Catholic Church.

19 December 1902

BURHAM, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. a ten lb. son born on Wednesday.

VANDINE, Mr. and Mrs. Bert of Fountain Green, Illinois, a son 25 November 1902.

SMITH, Ira L. and Lola Noles will marry Christmas Eve.

CHAPMAN, Mrs. N.J. died Thursday in Everett, Washington, brother J.P. KENNEDY.

THOMAS, John issued marriage license to Mrs. Celina BROWN and R. O. SHELDON and Sarah BRIGHTON of Chicago.

EGGAN. Mr. died at Price’s Creek.

REDMON Robert J. died in Keokuk Sunday. Born in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was 62 years old. He served in Company D. 16th Iowa Vol. Inf. He came to Montrose and married 32 years ago. He had eight children all living. He came to Keokuk 8 years ago. His wife and children survive; J. H REDMON of this city, Mrs. Nellie LINDSEY of Des Moines , Mrs. Kate MITCHELL of Montrose, Mrs. Elsie SWARTZ, Miss EVA, H .REDMON, Paul J. Frank P. and Nina H. all of this city.

BERTHOLD, Mr. Abraham of New Boston died. He was 48 years old and leaves a wife and several children.

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