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MONTROSE, IOWA JOURNAL

Transcribed by Connie (Dobson) Putthoff

12 January 1906

J.A. JENKINS found dead in his home in Keokuk. He was the father of Mrs. H. L. WALKER who resided in Montrose a short time ago. 

HART Sherman E. of Summitville and Sophia REITHER of Charleston were married at the home of Rev. KILBORN, in Keokuk. Groom is the son of Robert HART. Bride is the sister of Mrs. J. E. LAMB of this place. Will live in Summitville.

CARTER Hirman, 58, died at his home in Hamilton. Born in Montrose in 1848 and went to Hamilton in 1888. Member of Christian Church, Masons, Odd Fellows and served in Co. A. 13th Iowa Inf. During the war. Survived by wife, his mother Nancy CARTER of this place, brother in St. Louis and six children; Charles of Keokuk, H .S. of Bloomington, Thomas of Peoria, Mrs. Thos GASH of Warsaw, Mrs. Lillian RICKET and Miss Sadie CARTER of Hamilton.

G.A.R. OFFICERS

Tip Best Post No. 75

P.C. G. W.YEOCUM

S .V .G. W .J. DAVIS 

J. V. C. Benjamin STEVENSON

Adj. H. T .WILSON

Q. M. M.S. GOLL

Sergeant E .L. ROOD

Chaplain J. R. NEWHOUSE

O .D. Thomas SIMPSON

O.G. C. W. SACKMAN (this is my great grandfather)

S.M. Walker WILSON

Q.M.S. J .H. SLINGERLAND

RENAUD Jules died at his home in Keokuk yesterday. He was 80 yrs old.

19 January 1906

HALL Miss Lizzie committed suicide at her home in New Boston. Her half sister, Mary BALL, found her hanging from the rafters in the barn. Buried Charleston Cemetery

26 January 1906

BUCK Mrs. Pauline, wife of Dr. E .M. BUCK, died in Keokuk Monday. Born in Keokuk 15 October 1877 and reared in Montrose. On 20 May 1897, she married Dr. E.M. BUCK. Had four children, three of whom survive; Theodore, Carroll, and Eulalia. Her maiden name was Pauline STRONG, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth BALLINGER of Montrose. Buried in Montrose Cemetery.

BALLINGER Adam, manager of the Keokuk Canning Factory, died at his home in Keokuk.

SILVERS Nancy Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank SILVERS, died and was buried in Montrose Cemetery.

06 February 1906

MILLHOUSE, Leroy, died from injuries received by falling off a load of hay. Buried City Cemetery.

09 February 1906

HEMMINGWAY Mr. and Mrs. Ed, of Galland are parents of a bouncing baby girl.

HORSEY  Mrs.  L.S., died Wednesday. She was born in Green Co. Ky. April 1839. Was a school teacher for 25 yrs. The remains were taken to Warren where interment was made. The remains were accompanied to the depot by ten members of the G.A.R.

HANCOCK Mr. and Mrs. Mont parents of a girl.

16 February 1906

CALE Robert, who was in the employ of the Prairie Oil and Gas Co., was struck by the cars at about seven Tuesday morning near Macuta and severely injured. He was at work upon the pipe line with a gang of other workmen when he attempted to go across the railway track in front of an approaching engine which he either did not see or miscalculated the distance that it was from him. He was struck and hurled from the tracks a distance of twelve feet. His head was badly cut and his right leg and elbow injured. He also sustained internal injuries and a severe shock. He is now in the hospital at Ft. Madison. This is the second time that Cale has been hurt by a railroad train., About a year ago he and his wagon was hit at the Hitchcock Crossing, breaking his jaw and killing one or his horses.

CODE Mrs. Clara, aged,65, died Wednesday. She was the sister of Lesile ROBINSON of this place.

STARKWEATHER Geo. A. an old and respected resident of Lee Co., died Thursday at his home at Argyle, after suffering for a long period from dropsey. He was 63.

23 February 1906

Welshymer Mrs. George W. , a highly respected Keokuk woman, died at her home on 14th St. Wed. She was 68, born in Ohio and moved to Salem with her parents, she later came to Montrose with them. After her marriage to George she lived in this city until nine years ago, when she moved to Keokuk. Buried Montrose Cemetery.

COYNE Mrs. Frank, died Thursday. Her maiden name was Eliza CALE. She was born in In. 11 June 1855. Came to Lee Co. with her parents, who have preceded her to the grave. On 20 January 1878, she married Frank COYNE and had six children: Will, Howard, Frank, Harry, Mabel and Nellie, all survive as does Frank. Buried Elmwood Cemetery in Ft. Madison.

ANTHES Mrs. Anna of Ft. Madison, died Saturday. She was owner of the Anthes House.

CHURCH Mr. and Mrs. James have a new son.

2 March 1906

UTLEY Irvin appointed teller.

REED Joseph H. and Theodolinda L. FINDEISS were married at the brides home in Charleston, Iowa on 28 Feb. He is a school teacher and taught at New Boston. Will live on the S. G. YOUNKIN farm near Montrose.

SCHMITZ Mr. and Mrs. Henry of Sutter, Ill. Who were married last week, visited her uncle, Mr. BINDEWAID this week.

TWEEDY, John died Wednesday , one of Lee County’s oldest and highly respected citizen. He came to Iowa in 1857. He was born 15 January 1822 in Ohio. He was the 4th child of Robert and Elizabeth (MORRISON) TWEEDY. He was of Scotch-Irish parents. They came to this country in 1816 and settled in Butler County, Ohio. He married 4 October 1849 to Miss Elizabeth NORRIS. They had 8 children with 6 surviving. He lives in section 22 in the Montrose Twp.

09 MARCH 1906

LAMBERT Mrs. Anna E., passed away at her home in Jefferson Twp. On Fri. Anna Elizabeth SCOTT, daughter of Cyrus and Elizabeth SCOTT, was born in Shelbyville, Shelby County Ky. 45 June 1826. At age 18 she married LAMBERT Robert in her native place. Came to Lee Co.in 1854 where she has since resided. Seven children were born to her: James H. died in 1864, the other six survive: J. A. of Pretty Prairie Ks. C .D.Eldon Iowa, Mrs. Sarah NICHOLSON, Cherryvale, Ks. Mrs. C. H.ADAMS Montrose, C .W. and Lyda LAMBERT at home. All were able to attend the funeral except Mrs. NICHOLSON. Buried Montrose Cemetery, beside her husband who died 26 Jan 1879.

At the Lee County Home and hospital on Tuesday, occurred the death of Ed LINK, a former Montrose citizen who had reached the extreme old age of 93.

REDDEN Mr. and Mrs. Albert a 15 lb son born on Tuesday.

16 March 1906

WARDLOW John C. married Mrs. Mary BECKER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. HENTZEL on 12 March 1906.

HAMILTON Mr. and Mrs. Milton of Moline, Il. A boy.

23 March 1906

REEVES Arthur F. and Miss Bessie E. HOWELL were married Sun. at the Santa Fe Ave. M.E. Church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. George HOWELL who came here form Co. six months ago. They will live in Chicago.

HENRY Miss Mitilda, who died Fri. was buried Sat. on the Henry farm, beside her parents. Born in Madison In. 23 Jan. 1839 and came to Ia. In 1847. Survived by two sisters, Miss Ellen HENRY and Mrs. T .A .BEGGS.

06 April 1906

HORNE John Casey, died 31 March 1906. Born 30 September 1905.

BALLOU Mr. and Mrs. J .R. of Washington D.C., a son . He will be known as Richard Pitt BALLOU.

HORNE Robert Casey, passed away last Sat. Born 31 March 1905. Remains were placed in the vault at Keokuk. No mention of parents or survivors. (Above is saying something else so I am not sure which is right.)

WARWICK Charles of Keokuk, died at his home in that city Wed. He was 53.

13 April 1906

HEATH Mr. and Mrs. Charles are parents of a girl born Tues.

YOUNKIN Mr. and Mrs. Ralph, A girl took up her residence at their home on Tues.

20 April 1906

A sad thing occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J .R.HUTCHISON, who reside at Ft .Madison, by the death of their little daughter Lucile who died Wednesday from the effects of eating the heads off a number of matches which the child secured in some manner unbeknown to the parents.

The remains of Mrs. Geo. WELSHYMER will be taken from the vault at Oakland Cemetery, Keokuk, Tuesday and brought to Montrose for interment.

THORN Francis of Keokuk, aged 21 months, met a horrible death last Saturday, while playing with her older sister in a upstairs room, near a stove, a shower of sparks puffed out and ignited her clothing. She died four hours afterwards.

REED Mr. and Mrs. Clarence a son 16 April.

27 April 1906

LEFEVRE Mrs. Marie, age 84, died at her home in Montrose, Mon. She was the daughter of Soloman and Laura BECKLEY, who moved from Ohio to Montrose in 1844. Two children survive: Andre LEFEVRE, Mrs. Silas SAWYER and several grandchildren. Buried Montrose Cemetery.

SAWYER Miss Priscilla B. and John W. H. BLOOD were united in marriage at the home of the bride at 604 Grand Ave. in Keokuk.

HERBERT Mrs. George of Nauvoo, Ill. Died at her home Thursday. She was 24. Her maiden name was Carriette HINES and was born in Montrose 1 August 1881. On 13 October 1903, she married Geo HERBERT of this city at Peoria, Il. They came to Nauvoo to make their home. Her husband and a 20 month old son are left to mourn. Also her mother, Mrs. Sarah HINES: brother Roy and sister, Mrs. Wm. DONALDSON of Hamilton and brother Henry of Joliet, Il.

04 May 1906

On the front page of this paper is a picture of the Montrose Public School and a nice write up of the graduating exercises for the seven students that graduated.

JASTER Mr and Mrs. Geo. Have a new boy, born Tuesday.

11 May 1906

SMITH Mr. and Mrs. Ira a son born on Sat.

BEEBE Mr. and Mrs. A .P. a girl born on Sun.

18 May 1906

Drowned in Devil Creek in the vicinity of the Santa Fe. Railroad bridge were two young men. Edward WILEY and Grover IMHOFF. Edward WLEY’S remains were taken to Agency, Mo. Where he was born and raised. He was 29 and is survived by his mother and one sister. Graver IMHOFF’S remains were taken to Moorsville, Mo. Whre he was born and raised. He was 29 and is survived by his parents and two brothers and one sister.

CURTIS Mr. and Mrs. Frank a son this morning.

SACKMAN Robert “Bob” returns home from Muscatine broken out with the measles.

FARRELL Mrs. Minonia, died the 8th of June 1906. Services at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Buried Catholic Cemetery. (date as written)

25 May 1906

HOLLINGQORTH Mrs. Z. funeral services were held Sun. from the family home in Sandusky. Burial in Sandusky Cemetery.

A wedding occurred Wed. at the home of Mrs. Jane HAMILTON< her daughter married Lloyd HARMON, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. HARMON. Didn’t give the brides name.

New Boston: Henry DIEDRICH and Miss Minnie WILSEY were married last Thursday in Ft. Madison.

Mrs. Nellie LINDSAY, who conducted a boarding house in Keokuk for some time and then left for parts unknown with out saying gooby to numerous creditors, had been married at Spokane Washington according to the Spokane Review. Quote: Miss Nellie LINDSAY of Keokuk, Iowa and Ralph CHILDS of Coeurd’Alene, Id. Were married last night at the home of the bride’s uncle, C. E. HORRON.

8 June 1906

PATTON Mrs. Mary, died at her daughter’s home , Mrs. Nettie MARONEY in Salt Lake City, Utah. She leaves husband, Charles, and six children.

MAXWELL Dr. John one of Keokuk’s best known surgeons, died Sun. at age 35.

15 June 1906

BLONDET Joseph, 5 yr old son of John BLONDET, of Mooar, Iowa died at Spalding Institute, Sun. The family came to this country about a year ago from France, but the boys mother soon became ill and returned to her native country in hopes of regaining her health. Buried Cath. Cemetery.

BLUFF PARK SUMMER RESORT

MONTROSE IOWA

In this day when people live such strenuous lives; there is a demand for some place more simple, more rustic and less expensive than the usual Summer resort, such a place is Bluff Park, and the present owner desires to announce that he was fortunate in securing it. It is his intention to maintain it as a rustic Summer resort. The Park contains about one hundred acres; one mile in length, overlooking the Mississippi.

Bluff Park is charmingly located on the “Father of Waters” at Montrose, Iowa, 30 miles S. of Burlington and 10 miles N. of Keokuk. The Park, beautiful for situation, rises abruptly from the shore of this grand river to a height of two hundred feet, affording a view point from which may be seen one of the finest landscape and water scenes on the continent. The river at this point is two miles wide, decked with islands, and curved so as to form a perfect ox-bow on the Illinois shore immediately opposite the Park. From the lower point of the bow the land slopes evenly, smoothly and gracefully. Here in full view is the famed city of Nauvoo of Mormon notoriety: most extensively and beautifully laid out , well shaded and containing fine residences. On the Iowa side as far as the eye can see up the river, are visible rich lands and thrifty farms; while at the foot of the Bluff lies the pretty little city of Montrose, All lovers of the beautiful in nature will not fail to find in these surroundings much to please and attract, they must be seen to be appreciated.

THE PARK

The Park is extensive, beautiful, well shaded with various kinds of large forest trees and the atmosphere is pure, salubrious and bracing. The original Park, will in the course of time, be extended to include the old Riverside Institute property.

COTTAGES

There are from twenty to thirty cottages in the park and some of these are very pretty. A few are owned by private parties who occupy them every year.

The Dining Hall

This is a simple, rough structure, erected for a commodious, comfortable dining hall.

WATER SUPPLY

The Well is 1800 feet deep and affords an inexhaustible supply of water, clear as crystal, rich in minerals, palatable, wholesome and healing. This well used to be a natural flowing one, but at the present time the water has to be pumped. The water is far better for all purposes than it used to be. Medicinally, this water possesses remarkable characteristics, owing to its diaphoretic and alterative action, its use in cases of dyspepsia, complications of the live and all kinds of nervous affections; resulting in improved health. It creates a wonderful appetite, with this goes increased strength and vigor. There are also two good springs flowing constantly.

Temperature

Bluff Park is much cooler than the surrounding country, from the fact of its high elevation, a constant breeze and shaded grounds. Here you always feel comfortable in the shade, no matter how hot the temperature.

Mosquitoes

Of course there are mosquitoes on the river bank but the top of the Bluff where the building are located is almost entirely free from these pests.

Improvements

It is impossible to make a fashionable resort of this park on short time, except at a tremendous and useless expense, so the idea is to have it purely a rustic resort, where one can enjoy freedom, rest and recreation without all those formalities indulged in at fashionable places at a large outlay of energy and money. A great amount of underbrush and superfluous trees below the bluff have been removed, giving a much better view of the river than before. The grounds are cleaner than they have been for years, while the steps are strong and safe.

Attractions and Advantages

There will probably be no literary entertainments, but there might be religious services held occasionally on Sundays in the tabernacle. There is good boating, bathing and fishing. Games of all kinds may be indulge in. Boat excursions are frequent; by this means Burlington, Ft. Madison and Keokuk are easily reached at low rates, There are places of interest in each of these cities. Being located on the river, close to town and the railway stations, the Park is very convenient to reach. Provisions of all kinds are delivered from Montrose every day as ordered.

Invitation

We extend a cordial invitation to receive your patronage, and shall make an effort to please you in every way we can. We only encourage good people to come, and here they meet together as one happy family, so to speak, and enjoy an outing together. The place is entirely free from any rough element. Drunkenness is absolutely forbidden. Women and children are perfectly safe and their welfare is looked after. The manager and superintendent with their families will be on the grounds all Summer. The Dining Hall will be in charge of a competent Lady; independent from the cottages. Good meal will be served in a homelike manner. This Hall will be open June 20, but cottages may be engaged and occupied any time for light housekeeping., You will enjoy an outing here, and almost as cheap as staying at home. Professional people, teacher, clerks, students and others will find that an outing here is just what they are looking for. Make your arrangements early, and get your friends to join you.

Accommodations

Rates at the Dining Hall for meals will be $4.00 a week. Single meals will be from .25 to .50 a day. The rates for cottages for those taking their meals at the Dining Hall will be approximately $1.00 a week to each person., A small cottage for two persons is $3.00 a week; $5.00 for two weeks; $6.50 for three weeks; $7.50 for four weeks and $1.00 a week thereafter. These are one and two room buildings.

The cottages vary in size and will accommodate from two to twelve persons. There is a regular schedule of rates and for the second week they are one third less; for the third week, one half less; for the fourth week, two thirds less, than the rate for the first week in each case. Then for the remainder of the season, the rates will be the same as for the fourth week. The rates are made this way to encourage people to remain as long as possible. There are no subletting privileges allowed. All persons release their claims to a cottage as soon as they leave the park. However, two families may engage a cottage direct at the same time, and get the benefit of the reduced rates. Two families could lease a cottage for say; five weeks, one of them to occupy it two weeks and the other three weeks: in that way get the reduced rates. Or if they desire to come at the same time: taking two or more cottages, the first week will be charged at the second week rate, etc. A cottage listed at $6.00 for six persons, will easily accommodate more than that number, and the extra charge for each additional person, is only 25 cents per week straight. Those who desire to do their own cooking, the cottage rent will be 50 cents more per week-we furnish the stove.

The cottages are furnished with good beds or canvas cots, chairs, lamps and everything necessary to the comfort of the patrons, except that no linens, towels, carpets, rugs, dishes or cooking utensils are furnished.

General Information

Picnic parties for one day will be charged at the rate of ten cents for each person, when arrangements are made in advance. Small family picnic parties of fifteen or less may procure special concessions upon application. Bluff Park is not a public resort, but is strictly private, being owned by one individual: excepting some of the cottages. Our conveyance will meet you when we know you are coming; the charge for this is very reasonable. Local trains will stop at Bluff Park station, while all other trains only stop at Montrose. If you take a local train get a ticket to Bluff Park, check your baggage to Montrose, Iowa, care of Bluff Park.

Mail matter addressed to Montrose, Iowa, care of Bluff Park, will be delivered to the Bluff Park rural box on the grounds, saving you the trouble of going to the postoffice. We would be pleased to furnish any other information that you may desire. Address communications to :

Chas. A. Gregg, Manager, or to

J. G.Anderson Jr. Superintendent

Montrose, IA

22 June 1906

FISHER Mrs. Rose, died at family home, 3 miles SE. of Donnellson. She was 72 yrs old and was born in Strassburg in the Alsace Larraine, Germany. She came to U.S. in 1845. She was one of the old settlers of this county, coming direct from her place of birth and settling on a farm in Charleston Twp. Within a mile of where she passed away.

Dr. G.W.FEGERS of Nauvoo met with an accident Mon. which caused the death of a little two yr. Old boy. He was on his way home from Ft. Madison in his automobile when a tire burst causing him to lose control of the machine, which turned over, killing Harvey PATTON. Mesdames FEGERS, PATTON and SCHAEFFER were in the machine and suffered injuries, Mrs. FEGERS was hurt quite seriously. Dr. FEGERS had only been running the machine for about two months and was not an experienced driver.

BOSTRUM Mr. and Mrs. August of Galland had a girl, 18 June 1906.

29June 1906

WHORTON Mrs. Eliza, died 26 June 1906. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. John MCCANN. She was born in Montrose and married 16 August 1902 to Frank WHORTON. Survivors are Frank, two children, and her parents, also one brother, David of Wichita, Kansas, five sisters; Nellie of Calarinda, Mrs. BenMITCHELL, Iva and Osa MCCANN and Mrs. Ray ANDERSON, all of Montrose. She is buried in Wilson Cemetery.

06 July 1906

JOHNSON Samuel of Revere, Missouri and Pauline SPAHR married July 4th at home of the bride, 2 miles N. They will leave for their Dakota home the middle of the month.

STEPHENS Nellie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.C. STEPHENS married Robert COXE on July 1st. Robert is a wealthy merchant from Idaho.

NELSON Mr. and Mrs. Clarence, a new girl on 28 June 1906.

MALOY Mrs. Mary, died at her home in Montrose 1st July. She is member of St. Barnabus Church. Will be buried in Galland beside her husband. (stone with same date in Montrose cemetery)

The remains of the late Mrs. Samantha A.HUNT, a former citizen of Montrose, who died Wed. at her home in Wood River,Ne. arrived in Keokuk Thursday and conveyed to Hamilton, where her sister, Mrs. H.R.DICKINSON resides. Buried in family plot.

20 July 1906

CURTIS Mr. and Mrs. George have a new boy.

The remains of the HORNE baby was brought from the vault for interment in the city cemetery.

WAHRER Miss Rosena Jane passed away Mon. at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Walker, at Creston, Iowa where she had gone to visit. She was born 10 August 1888 in Riverton Iowa. She was the third child of Mr. and Mrs.Emil WAHRER. Leaves parents, three sisters, and two brothers. Buried city cemetery.

03 August 1906

MILLER Mrs. Georgianna of Keokuk, passed away Sun. Born Georgianna KEIL in Ft. Madison 21 February 1841. Married in 1860 to Mr. Miller and moved to Warsaw for three years then moved to Keokuk. Survived by; husband, three children, Mrs. Emily WOLTER, of near Montrose, Mrs. Flora HAFFNER of Denver, Co., and John of this city. Three grandchildren and three brothers and one sister.

Yocum Miss Mary of Montrose and Cranston MARIOTT of LaCrosse, Illinois, were married Sat. at the Hotel Keokuk. Will live in LaCrosse.

Fern, the seven month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom EPPERS, died at their home near Oquawka, Illinois Sunday. Remains brought her for burial in city cemetery.

10 August 1906

WILSON Walker died Sunday on the ferry boat, having gone there to rest. He was one of the oldest settlers in Lee County. Born in Pa. And came to Montrose in 1844. Survived by son, James one brother and three sisters: Harry, Mrs. J.B.KIEL, Mrs. J.M.BALLOU and Mrs. Emily VANOSDALL. He was a member of Tip Best Post G.A.R. Buried city cemetery.

BINDEWALD Mr. and Mrs. have a new boy arriving on Sunday.

COOPER Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A new boy on Tuesday.

17 August 1906

SAMPLE Hugh, 39, son of W.S.SAMPLE of Keokuk died at St.Louis yesterday. His parents were with him when he died.

24 August 1906

KOTTENSTETTE Aloysus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred KOTTENSTETTE of Ft. Madison, drowned in the Mississippi while bathing.

DUNDY Geo Wm. One of the pioneer residents of Nauvoo, passed away last Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L.L.HUDSON.

STEPHENSON Benjamin attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. FORSY, on Mon. at Keokuk.

FARRELL Mr. John, who lives near Montrose, has had more than his share of sorrow within the past two months. On June 1, his wife, Mrs. Minerva FARRELL, died after a short illness, and Mon. morning the infant son, John Junior FARRELL, who was born May 23, sank into the sleep from which there is no awaking. The immediate cause of death was heart failure. Mr. FARRELL has many friends in Keokuk, he being a brother of James FARRELL, and the sympathy for his in his sad bereavement is heartfelt. Buried Cath. Cemetery this city.

06 September 1906

WILSEY Miss Hetty passed away Sat. at the home of Ed Curtis Sr. She was 57 and lived with the Curtis’ nearly all her life. Buried New Boston Cemetery.

MILLER Phillip H. of Keokuk died Wed. His wife died in July. She being the former Georgina KIEL of Ft. Madison, a sister of J.B.KIEL He leaves three children to mourn: Mrs. Emily WOLTER of Montrose, Mrs. Flora HAFFNER of Denver, Co. and John MILLER of Jefferson, Iowa.

FIAN Mrs. Patrick, an old and respected resident of Sandusky, died at her home. She is the mother of Philip FIAN of Keokuk, Mrs. Henry WEIRATHER and Misses Mary and Briget of this place.

WAHRER Ernest Louis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil WAHRER, died at St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Ft. Madison last Fri. He was buried beside his sister, Rose, who died 5 weeks before. Born at Riverton, Iowa 28 May 1886. His father was unable to attend the funeral as he too has typhoid fever. Survived by parents, and three sisters: Ruby, Vada and Vera and one brother Herschel.

STRONG Mr. and Mrs. a girl born last week. They live in Chicago. Mother former Edith CURTIS

(This was from the Des Moines Register so I can only assume the wedding too place there) At the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.E.KIEL on 27th St. was the marriage of their daughter, Miss Zeta KIEL to Wilhelm Perry JOHNSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. JOHNSON.

At the Christian Church in Sandusky, the marriage of Lester LEIGEROT of Sonora and Miss Daisy FEIDLER of Sandusky.

BISBEE Harry, drowned Sun. at Gregory, Missouri. He was the son of Deputy Recorder John BISBEE. He was about 25 and unmarried.

The remains of John KIEL Jr. was brought here yesterday from Washington D.C. where he died. He was 28. His parents live in Jacksonville, Illinois. The funeral was held from the home of his aunt, Mrs. C.H.FARRIS. Buried city cemetery.

SINGER Mr. and Mrs. Guy have a new daughter, born Sun.

GROENE Casper, a young man about 22, was found dead in the road near Henry MATHESMEIER’S house in Marion Twp.

28 September 1906

County treasurer, John MENTZ, died yesterday morning at his home in Keokuk.

SKYLES Grandma, of Jefferson Twp., died Sun. at age 74. She was born on board a vessel, bound from Europe to America.

At Burlington: The crushed and mangled remains of Herbert M. ITA, the 27 yr old son of Mr. Conrad ITA, was found at day break Sun. on the Rock Island tracks, near the round house.

HAWKES Seth, one of the oldest citizens of Keokuk, a veteran of the civil war and a member of the Torrence Post G.A.R. died at Keokuk, yesterday.

Misses Mabel and Nellie COYNE went to Ft. Madison yesterday to attend the wedding of their cousin, Miss Libby HOOVER who was married to John JOHNSON last evening. Couple will go to Boulder, Co. to live.

5 October 1906

Little four year old Marie STARR, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James STARR who lives four miles E. of Argyle, died last Fri .morning as a result of a shot from a revolver to the hands of Otto STORMES, a young man playing with the weapon and did not know it was loaded.

DROLLINGER Benjamin W. , dropped dead Sat. Funeral was yesterday being held at the home of his son, B.F.DROLLINGER in Jefferson Twp. Buried Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews and six grandsons.

19 October 1906

KEETHLER Miss Florence, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L.KEETHLER, who live near Summitville, died Monday at her parents home. She was 22.

26 October 1906

MCBRIDE Stephen, a former resident of Montrose, died at his home in Keokuk Monday. He was 85. Leaves five daughters : Mrs. J.L.JONES of Quincy, Misses Atha, Fannie, and Effie of Keokuk, Mrs. S.F.CASTER, Stephen and Arthur of Ottumwa. Pallbearers were J.L. and Charles VANOSDOLL, Mett VANOSDOLL, Louis WAHRER, John BOYD, and E.H.ALVIS. Buried beside his wife, but didn’t say where.

One of the largest and most attractive weddings of the season was solemnized Wed. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, when Miss Dorcas CARNES was married to Prof. George. W. KENNEDY: Ushers were Robert CURTIS and William YOUNKIN, flower girls were Ruth and Dorothy REEVES, cousins of the bride. Miss Maude KNOX was maid of honor, bridesmaids were: Ana and Lily KENNEDY, Lucy and Jean CRAWFORD of Warsaw. Father Dr. H.CARNES, gave her away. Best man was Frank Kerr. She is the oldest daughter of Dr. and Harry CARNES and was assistant principal in our schools last year. The groom has been principal of our public schools for the past seven years.

GOLL Malchor, born in St. Louis, Missouri, 15 August 1836, died in Montrose, Iowa, 23 October 1906. 12 September 1862, he enlisted as a private in Co. E. 7th Missouri Cavalry and was discharged on account of total disability July 1865. Was mustered into the Grand Army of the Republic, 11 Mar 1882. Married Mrs. Anna BROOKFIELD of Summitville, Iowa, 12 August 1878, where they lived about eight years, then moved to Montrose, since which they have made it their home. Survivors, wife and one daughter, Mrs. Frank CLEMMENTS of Hannibal, Missouri. Doesn’t say where buried.

HOWELL Mrs. Scott of Keokuk, died at her home in that city Mon. She was 68.

WILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. Chris at Ballinger, have a new girl.

02 November 1906

Word was received this morning that Alexander PHILP of near New Boston, died this morning. He was born in Cooper, Scotland 22 February 1856, coming to America as a mere boy. Survived by his wife, four children: Elizabeth 18, Edward 15, Mary 13, Harry 10, and four brothers: William, and Andrew of this place, James and John of Milwaukee, Wi. And two sisters: Mrs. Emil JOHNSON and Mrs. Helen P. JOHNSON of Keokuk. Buried Hickory Grove.

09 November 1906

MARVIN Mrs. A.E. died as the result of lockjaw. Mr. and Mrs. MARVIN came to Montrose about the first of Mar. from Illinois. He started the Curtis Button Factory. Mrs. MARVIN was born near Sutter,Ill. And was 23. She married in Keokuk 22 October 1901. Leaves husband and two children, Albert 4, Ray 1, also one brother, eight sisters and her mother, all of whom live near West Point, Illinois. Buried city cemetery.

BEEBE Nellie, 6 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.A. BEEBE, died in Ft. Madison on Mon. buried Montrose.

RENWALD John and wife parents of a new boy.

SKINNER Mr. and Mrs. David, a son Sat at the home.

FISCHER Mrs., son George, daughters; Mrs. Mary WILBROCK. Mrs. Ida BERLIN, Mrs. Louise CRISTNER, Mrs. Agnes HANER, Misses Helen, Hulda, Clara, and Lillian of West Point, Ill. are here to attend the funeral of Mrs. MARVIN, a daughter and a sister.

16 November 1906

An eleven pound boy arrived at the home of J.Wm. PETERSON last Sunday.

23 November 1906

CARWALHO David, the well known clothier of Keokuk, died Tuesday at Graham Hospital.

PARKS Harrison, a former Montrose citizen, shoots himself in Co.

SCHERFE Mrs. August of Ft. Madison died of lockjaw last Fri.

JONES Mrs. John, died at Graham Hospital Sat. The remains were brought up from Keokuk this afternoon and taken to her sisters home, Mrs. M .E.MORRISON, from which place the funeral will be held. Will be then taken to Keokuk and placed in the vault until Spring.

SKYLES Mrs. John died at her home in Ft Madison. Born in In. had been a resident of Lee County for 35 years. Survived by husband and six children: Mrs. Hanah CURTIS of Montrose, B. F. SKYLES of Ft. Madison, Mrs. Edith LAMB of Charleston, M.SKYLES of LaJauta, Co. and Lillian and H.K.SKYLES at home. Buried Wilson Cemetery.

LEEPER Mr. and Mrs. Daniel a baby girl on Wed.

LOWE Mr and Mrs. F. parents of a boy at the home.

Chas PETTY and family attended the wedding of his son, Fred and Miss Sadie HILER, at New Boston last Thursday.

30 November 1906

FOWLER Caleb, 88, died at home of her daughter, Mrs. John BAILEY, at Argyle.

LEEPER Charles and Adaline SMITH married at Cath. Church Wed. (big article)

JONES Emma O. was born at Batavia, Clermont County Ohio 23 September 1851. Came to Iowa with her parents, A.C. and Phoebe H. GLANCY, who died several years ago. She was married to John P. JONES, 6 Nov. 1892. Survived by husband, three sisters: Mrs. MAXFIELD, Mrs GRISWOLD, and Mrs. MORRISON, also a brother, F.H.GLANCY, all of Montrose. Remains placed in the vault at Oakwood Cemetery Keokuk.

07 December 1906

HANCOCK Miss Maude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HANCOCK of Donnellson, wre united in marriage Sun. 2 December 1906 to Guy F.CASPER of Moline, Illinois at the Meth. Church in Donnellson. Will live in Montrose.

BISHOP Mr. and Mrs. Frank, had the stork leave a baby girl at there home.

21 December 1906

MOORE Mr. B.T., died at his home on Viola Ave. Los Angeles, Ca. 11 December. He was born in Montrose 10 March 1849, moved to Burlington, in 1894 then to Ca. In 1904.: Mr. MOORE and Miss Elizabeth HERRICK were married at Sanerville, Mo. 30 May 1869. She survives as do five children: Henry, Frank, Mary, Leonard and Hazel, all living in Los Angeles. Nine children preceded him to the other shore. Buried Odd Fellows cemetery.

ARNS John died at his home in Ft. Madison last Sunday of walking typhoid fever, aged 31.

27 December 1906

WARDLOW John a baby boy at their home on Sunday.

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