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MONTROSE, IOWA JOURNAL

Transcribed by Connie (Dobson) Putthoff


7 January 1932

William PHILIP, well known farmer and of late years resident of Keokuk, died at his home 30 December 1931. He was born 21 January 1852 in Fifeshire (I believe this to be spelled wrong), Scotland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John PHILIP. Came to U.S. with his parents when six. With him also were two sisters, Kathryn, and Helen, and two brothers, Alex and John. The family came to Iowa and located near Montrose. Of the nine children, all are deceased except for the youngest, John of Milwaukee, Wi. and the eldest Mrs. JOHNSON of Keokuk. He returned to Scotland at age 25, for a years visit. Married Alice J. TWEEDY of near Montrose, 27 November 1877. They lived on the farm until 1919, when they moved to Keokuk. They had eight children, all of whom survive, as does the wife: Mrs. S. M. WILSON of Keokuk, Mrs. Charles STEIN of Pulaski, Iowa, Mrs. Zella HEDRICK of Keokuk, Mrs. Allan PHILIP of Montrose, Miss Elizabeth PHILIP at home, John of Montrose, Robert of Sandusky, and Frank, Luray, Missouri.

Miss Madeline DAVIS of Farmington married Howard REED of Montrose at Carthage, Illinois, 1 January 1932. Bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. COLTER of Farmington, groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. REED of Montrose. Will live in Montrose.

14 January 1932

Byron Buell BOYD, son of L. D. and Birdie Williamson BOYD, born 27 July 1909, died 10 January 1932. Survived by parents, two sisters, Mrs. Harry MITCHELL and Miss Olive BOYD, all of Montrose. Buried Sandusky.

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin LAMB, a boy born 9 January 1932.

Mr. and Mrs. Marion VANAUSDALL a boy on Monday.

21 January 1932

Miss Irma VANAUSDALL, of Montrose, married Gale SMILEY of Ft. Madison, Saturday in Palmyra, Missouri.

28 January 1932

Mrs. Mary Jane OVERTON, a life long resident of Lee County, died at the home of her son, Frank OVERTON in the Clay Grove vicinity, Saturday at age 73. Leaves five sons; E.G., John, Will, Marion and Frank, all of near Clay Grove.

4 February 1932

Isaac R. BEATY, life long resident of Lee County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank STORMS of Summitville, Saturday. He was born 14 June 1850, son of Isaac and Mahala MCCHORD BEATY at Warren in Lee County. In 1871, he married Lyda MCVAY who preceded him in death, as did one child of this union. He married second, Emma BEARD, 27 February 1877 in Warren. They had eight children, all of whom survive, Mrs. Frank Storms, of Summitville, Mrs. W. A. HANCOCK, of Keokuk, Wm. BEATY of Keokuk, Mrs. Roy WEST and Harvey, both of Ft. Madison, Mrs. Glen LISLE of Pasadena, Ca., Miss Delpha of Summitville. Buried Charleston cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank PASCHAL celebrate their 50 th.

Christian WESTERMEYER, a well known farmer, died at his home in Argyle, Sunday. He was 81 and born 30 August 1850 in Winger, Alsace France. Came to U.S. at age 20. Returned to France a year later. Then in 1889, he came again and has been here since. He married 9 June 1891 to Amelia G. A. ROEGLIN in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1892, the couple moved to Lee Co., where they made their home. Had six children. Surviving besides his wife are the following children: Louis H. of Argyle, Anthony M. and Madgalena S. at home, Mrs. Annie PEZLEY of Ft .Madison, and Emilie C. at Oakdale, Iowa, Margaret preceded him. There is also a step-son, Paul E. ROEGLIN of Argyle, ten grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Roseline KUNTZER of Stratsburg, France. Services were held at St. Mary’s in String Prairie. I wonder if the one daughter is Magdalena instead of Madgalena?

11 February 1932

Mr. and Mrs. Emil WAHRER celebrate their 49th. All the children were here except Herschell.

25 February 1932

Wilbert Earl HARDIN, four year old son of Warren and Edith JINGST? HARDIN, died Monday. He was born 10 June 1927. Survived by parents, grandparents: Clarence HARDIN and Eliza J. HARDIN of Keokuk. Buried in Montrose.

3 March 1932

Louisa M. WILSON MITCHELL, daughter of George and Rebecca WALLACE WILSON, born 31 August 1842 in Jefferson Twp., died 26 February 1932. She married Henry MITCHELL 16 May 1861, who died 6 April 1918. They had twelve children, four died in infancy, one son, George Albert, died in his young manhood, 14 March 1892, and John W. died 28 January 1932. Mrs. MITCHELL died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas SPROTT near Montrose. The six living children are; Mrs. Wm, Brayton, Burl, ENOCH of Ft. Madison, Mrs. Charles SPROTT near Montrose, James of Montrose. Buried Wilson cemetery. (The children listed must be wrong, may want to look at the film)

Earl E. BREWER, young son of Len A. ,BREWER and Ida M. PETERSON BREWER, died at his home Saturday in Montrose. He was born 4 March 1915. Besides his parents, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters; Alvin L., John Ed, and Esther all of Montrose, three half sisters, Mrs. Fred ROSENBAUM of Keokuk, Mrs. Alice BAER of Los Angeles, and Miss Ann BREWER of Keokuk.

17 March 1932

Charles R. CLINGMAN, son of Ransom and Cynthia CLINGMAN, born at Danville, Iowa, died at his home near Donnellson, Tuesday. He was born 24 December 1863. In November of 1889, he bought the Montrose Journal which he published for 14 years. He entered the grocery business with his brother in 1904. When the rural mail service was first being established, he was appointed carrier for route 4 and kept it for 25 years, retired and bought a farm near Donnellson ,where he died. He married 20 May 1902 to Jendie E. ROOD, she survives with three daughters: Mrs. Ester FARRELL, of Ft. Madison, Mrs. Charlotte FOWLER of Montrose, Miss Alice CLINGMAN of Donnellson, one son by a former marriage, Homer CLINGMAN of Ottumwa Iowa. Buried Montrose.

24 March 1932

Emel C. JOHNSON died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph CURTIS, Thursday. He was born 18 November 1858 in Gottenburg, Sweden and came to Lee Co. 57 years ago. On 18 November 1888, he married Catherine PHILIP, who preceded him 4 April 1908. Leaves daughter and one grandson, Glen W. CURTIS. One son died in infancy.

Joseph AMIDON was found at his home Friday in an unconscious condition, Dr. BUCK was called but he passed away shortly afterwards. He was 95 and lived by himself. He came to Montrose from Wi. at the time the saw mill was flourishing and he was a saw filer by trade. He married Jennie COULTER and had four daughters, one daughter, Mrs. Mabel COLLINS, and his wife preceded him in death. The other three are: Mrs. Kate SINGER of Burlington, Mrs. Bessie OTTESEN of Davenport, Mrs. Esther ENGSTRUM of Moline, Illinois. Buried Montrose.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank DAVIS a girl born 21 March 1932.

31 March 1932

Fred HILTON, a farmer South of Montrose died at his home Monday. Survived by wife and two step sons.

George H. PICKARD of Charleston died Monday. He was the son of Rev. Samuel and Lucretia MOORE PICKARD. He was born 2 November 1846 in Lee Co. His wife, Leonora MARTIN PICKARD preceded him in death. They had four children, three of them died in infancy. Surviving, a daughter, Mrs. Ola WHALEN of Washington, Iowa, two brothers; Charles of Kansas City, and William of Conrad, Iowa, a sister Mrs. Ella DAVIS of Ft Madison.

21 April 1932

Mr. and Mrs. S.N.DERR of Charleston celebrate their 50th. Those of the children present were: Mrs. George HOLMES and family, of Keokuk, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. WESTERMEYER and family of Argyle, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil DERR and family, and Angie DERR of Charleston. A sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. NOBLETT of Keokuk. Children not there, Jesse and Dryus DERR of Charleston, Charley DERR of Mt. Pleasant, George DERR of Fiatt, Illinois and Mrs. Feston SHARK of Booneville, Missouri.

5 May 1932

Forest DAVIS married Miss Ethel WHITMORE, both of near Montrose, 30 April 1932, at Carthage, Illinois.

The new Ford car belonging to H. T. PRICE was badly damaged Tuesday night when it, being driven by James and Howard PRICE ran into a mule this side of Donnellson, when James was taking his brother back to Donnellson after having attended the Alumni banquet here. The boys state that while making a curve this side of Donnellson, that all of a sudden two mules walked out in front of their car. They were fortunate in dodging the first one but in so doing ran into the other, damaging their car badly. The mule was not killed, but was bruised so that it is doubtful whether or not it will ever get able for work.

2 June 1932

Mrs. Harriet GLASFORD received word Wednesday of the sudden death of her nephews wife, Mrs. C.O. CONN, of Lewisburg, Al. Mrs. CONN was formerly Miss Mary MURPHY of Mooar, Iowa.

Catharine GORGAS GIEGER, died at her home in Montrose 1 June 1932. She was born in the state of Missouri and came to Iowa and lived the rest of her life. She was one of the old settlers of Montrose being 88 years old. She is survived by 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one son whom she was living with at the time of her death, and three daughters; Mrs. M. HEEVNER of Keokuk, Mrs. Ed ALLEN of Burlington, and Mrs. B. SAPP of Dumas, Illinois, one brother, Ed GORGAS of Ok. Funeral services held in the home at Montrose.

9 June 1932

George Roland REED, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. REED, was born in Montrose 19 August 1908, and died 6 June 1932 at St. Lukes hospital in Davenport. The family moved to Davenport when he was nine. Survived by parents, six brothers, one sister; Earl, Morris, Lloyd, Robert, Jack and Virginia at home and Hilbourn of Rock Island. One sister, Catherine preceded him. Buried Montrose cemetery.

Robert MILLER married Miss Josephine CURRIE in Detroit, Mi. Robert is the grandson of Rev. Geo. H. DUTY of Montrose.

16 June 1932

After having shipped in the neighborhood of 25 to 30 carloads of strawberries out of Montrose and Sandusky the early part of the berry season this year, the shipper was unable to find any suitable market for any more berries, so the shipping was suspended. Several of the local patches were turned over to outside pickers. Last week the town of Montrose was literally packed with trucks from Des Moines, Dubuque, Mason City, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Muscatine, looking for berries. Most all of the trucks hauled from 50 to 200 cases, with the exception of one that loaded on 330 cases which is just 90 cases less than a car load. Never before has Montrose berry growers ever disposed of their crops in the manner of which they are disposing of their crops this year. Heretofore all of the market for strawberries was entirely taken care of by the shipper, and all of the berries that went out of here was shipped out by train.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry FRUEHLING a new girl 15 June 1932.

Della May HARDWICK KENDALL, died in Davenport, Iowa, 9 June 1932. She was born in Montrose 28 May 1874, daughter of John E. and Martha HARDWICK. She married Charles W. KENDALL, 3 July 1904 and about 20 years ago they moved to Davenport. Survived by husband, two brothers; John HARDWICK of Kansas City, William of Ca. and one sister Mrs. Ida BEEMER of Ca. Funeral services were held at Montrose Methodist Episcopal church, but didn’t say where she was buried.

Geraldine E. LEWIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis LEWIS, married John SHIRLEY, 6 June 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa.

After July 6, it will cost 3 cents instead of 2 to mail a letter.

23 June 1932

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. ALLEN a girl born 17 June 1932, Darlene Agnes.

Miss Inex BUDDE of Davenport, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. BUDDE of Maquoketa, Iowa married Robert ALLEN Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert ALLEN of Davenport, 15 June 1932. Mr. ALLEN is a graduate of Montrose.

7 July 1932

Miss Gladys LOWE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. LOWE, married William HORNE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HORNE 7 July 1932. Mr. HORNE is a graduate of Montrose. This came from the Centerville Iowegian. (That’s really hurrying to be in the paper this soon.)

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth VANOSDALL, celebrate their 60th.

14 July 1932

Mrs. Helena LeVon BOWEN, daughter of James and Jennie May DAGGETT REEVES, born 6 October 1856, died at her home Tuesday. Came to Montrose as a child and has lived here since. On 23 November 1880, she married Park W. BOWEN and had six children, one of whom preceded her in death. Husband and the children that survive; George T. of Los Angeles, Ca., Park L., of Quincy, Illinois, Mrs. Grace A. BROWN of Montrose, Mrs. Marie L. JEMISON of Montrose, and John H. BOWEN of Beverly Hills, Ca., grandchildren, one brother, George M. REEVES of Quincy, one sister, Mrs. Adelaide LEFFLER of Milwaukee, Wi.

28 July 1932

Mrs. Elizabeth WARDLOW, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick MCCABE, died at the home of her son, D. A. WARDLOW of Ambrosia, Tuesday. Funeral was held from the home. She was born in Louisville, Ky., 4 December 1852. Practically all of her life has been spent in Lee Co. Her husband died 24 May 1925. Leaves two sons, D.A. and J.C. of Montrose. Buried Montrose cemetery.

Mrs. Loie (not sure that is spelled right) SMITH died at her home in Montrose, Wednesday. She was born 25 January 1881 in Knoxville, Iowa, the daughter of Wilson and Elizabeth HAMMA NOLES. Came to Montrose 49 years ago and has lived here since. On 25 December 1901, she married Ire L. SMITH and had two children, one of whom preceded her in death. Surviving; son Merrill of Montrose, her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth NOLES, Montrose, three sisters; Mrs. C.E MINER, of Ft. Madison, Miss Vada NOLES and Mrs. B. F. STRANGE, both of Montrose. Services held in Montrose.

4 August 1932

George Eustace MITCHELL, prominent Montrose farmer died at the St. Joseph hospital in Keokuk, last Friday. He was born in Montrose 7 October 1900, the son of Benjamin C. and Mary MCCANN MITCHELL. He married 21 November 1925 to Leah UTLEY in Keokuk, she survives, as does his parents, grandfather John MCCANN all of Montrose. One sister, Mildred preceded him in death in 1926. Buried in Catholic cemetery in Ft. Madison.

11 August 1932

Leo BERTACHI, 56 years old died at his home in Nauvoo Sunday. Son of Arnold and Anna BERTACHI. On 1 January 1919, he married Hazel KARNES of Wayland, Missouri. She survives, three brothers, Harry, James and Blanchard all of this vicinity. His parents and one brother, Robert preceded him.

Several from the Charleston area attended Emelia WESTERMEYER’s funeral. I did not see an obit on her death.

18 August 1932

John WILSON, died at Sacred Heart hospital Saturday, after being gored by an enraged bull. For the past six years he had made his home with his sister, Mrs. Sarah LEWIS. The son of Alexander and Isabella GRISFIN WILSON, born in Appanoose Twp. and had spent his entire life here with the exception of 15 years out West. He was 65; leaves six brothers; James, Edge, Tx., Albert C., Weebr, Ks., Jesse, Paola, Ks., George Franklin, Adrian, Illinois, Robert H. Ft. Madison, Dan, Montrose, sisters, Mrs. Sarah LEWIS, Powelton, Illinois, Mrs. Druella SCHENK, Dallas City, Illinois, Mrs. Floyd N. CASBURN, Quincy, Illinois, Mrs. C. P.,ALTHAUS, Bethel, Ohio.

1 September 1932

Mr. and Mrs. Bert ALLEN have a new boy, born 28 August 1932.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul SILLS, a daughter, born 28 August 1932. Mrs. SILLS is former Leona BURROUGHS.

Miss Alice CLINGMAN, daughter of Mrs. Jennie CLINGMAN, married Christopher C. GABEL of near Donnellson, 25 August 1932 in Kahoka, Missouri. Groom is a World War Vet.

8 September 1932

Miss Vada MORRIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J S. MORRIS married George Leland LEFFLER, son of Mrs. A. V. LEFFLER of Montrose, 8 September 1932 at the bride’s parents home.

Mr. and Mrs. Carmine LOWENBERG have a new girl. Mrs. LOWENBERG is former Catherine TWEEDY.

About every week, there is a family reunion.

29 September 1932

Mrs. Nancy ALVIS died at her home in Montrose last Friday. She had never recovered from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born 19 September 1846 in Adams Co., Oh., the daughter of Calab and Margaret THOMAS WHEATLY? She came to Montrose 19 years ago. On 28 October 1868, she married Hiram J. ALVIS at St. Francisville, Missouri. He died 3 November 1909. Survived by three children; John Edward of Argyle, Hugh Delbert and Arthur Rollin both of Montrose. She was the last of a family of eleven brothers and sisters. Buried Vincennes cemetery.

6 October 1932

Miss Hazel DAVIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pres. DAVIS married Maurice WAGNER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed WAGNER, both of near Montrose, last Saturday in Kahoka, Missouri.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy CALE a new son born 1 October 1932.

Mr. and Mrs. E. T.CURTIS, Miss Jane KENNEDY and Norman KENNEDY were called to Jacksonville, Illinois, by the death of their aunt, Miss Elizabeth KENNEDY, who passed away at that place 23 September. Miss KENNEDY was ninety years old and was a sister of the late John KENNEDY of Montrose. Miss KENNEDY was born in Balantrae, Scotland, and came to America a number of years ago.

Charles J. NEWHOUSE died at his home at Bluff Park, Thursday. He was born in Lee Co., 15 September 1875, the son of Rev. John and Adelphia BLACKSTONE NEWHOUSE. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Albert MARSHALL and five grandchildren. Also William WILSON of Montrose, a half brother, Lawrence NEWHOUSE of Cedar Rapids, a brother, Mrs. Inez HENDRICKS of Ft. Madison, a half sister, and Mrs. Ramsey WIDOWS of Cedar Rapids, a sister. Buried Montrose.

13 October 1932

Mr. and Mrs. John WYRICK had the misfortune to lose their last born, the past week and the little one who passed out of this world of trial, was laid to rest in the Montrose Cemetery last Thursday. Relatives and friends came to the sorrowing people for their loss. Rev. Geo. H. DUTY was called on and led in prayer both at the home and the cemetery.

Mrs. L. SHADLE and Mrs. G. WRIGHT of Sandusky, received word that the oldest son of their brother, Earl REED, of Porterville, Ca. had died. He was just 20.

20 October 1932

Miss Myrtle BUCK, youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. M. BUCK of Montrose, married Roy BALL of Donnellson, 29 September 1932, in Illinois. They will make their home in Donnellson.

Mrs. Mary A. KIEL, a life long resident of Lee Co. , died 18 October 1932. She was born in Jefferson Twp. 28 July 1848. Moved to Montrose with her mother, two brothers, and four sisters. The family name was WILSON. She married John B. KIEL 14 December 1870, he preceded her in death 24 August 1918.

27 October 1932

Miss Alberta Mae WARDLOW, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.A. WARDLOW, married Leonard C. MARSH, son of Mr. Roy MARSH, Saturday. Will live in Ft. Madison.

3 November 1932

Margaret KIEL, died at her home in Jacksonville, Illinois, 29 October 1932. Margaret RAY was born in Montrose 14 September 1858. She married Geo. W. KIEL of Montrose 16 September 1875. They lived in Montrose for awhile then to Keokuk, then to Jacksonville in 1898. Mr. KIEL died in 1930. Three children survive; Mrs. Lillian HADLEY of Indianapolis, In., Sidney A. of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Rollin A. at home. Services were held from the C. H. FARRIS home, burial in Montrose cemetery.

10 November 1932

Mr. and Mrs. T.P.KNOBBS, a girl, born 2 November 1932, named Patricia Anna.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter JORDAN a son, Richard Walter, born 8 November 1932.

West Point State Bank closed Friday.

Lois Darlene HANCOCK, eleven year old daughter of Russell and Lena VANAUSDALL HANCOCK, died at Graham hospital Saturday. She was born in Montrose 17 November 1921. Besides her parents, she is survived by brother Donald at home , grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Mont HANCOCK of Montrose, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert VANAUSDALL of Belmont. Buried Montrose.

17 November 1932

Mrs. Herbert CALE received word Tuesday of the death of her father, Mr. CORNELL in Bonaparte, Iowa.

1 December 1932

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. PEZLEY have a new boy born 27 November 1932.

8 November 1932

Miss. Elva TRIMBLE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry TRIMBLE of Montrose, married William DEAN, son of Mrs. Susie DEAN of Carthage, Illinois, 24 November 1932, at the home of her parents. Will live in Keokuk.

Mrs. Antionette SPROTT, wife of Thos. W. SPROTT Sr. and an old resident of Montrose, died at her home Tuesday, 6 December 1932, the daughter of Wm. GILMAN and Ellen CARTER GILMAN, and was born at Whitefield, Me., where she lived until 8, when she moved to Montrose with her parents,. She married in June 1879 to Thos. W. SPROTT, he survives with the following children; Sam P., of San Francisco, Thomas D. of Montrose, Ted of Ft. Madison, Iva of Denver, Co., Carrie CHRISTENSEN and Mona SPROTT of Montrose. Two brothers; and one sister, Wm. GILMAN, of Montrose, C. E. GILMAN of Keokuk, Mrs. Josephine CROKER of Whitefield, Me. Two grandson, Owen E. CHRISTENSEN and Robert E. SPROTT. Buried Montrose.

Miss Elizabeth Jane KENNEDY, a retired Missionary, died at her home in Montrose 30 November 1932. She was for thirty-four years, a Missionary in the school for Indians at Santee, Ne. About fifteen years she retired and settled in Montrose. Born in Montrose 7 February 1859, the daughter of John and Martha Ann BOYD KENNEDY, the oldest of eight children, two of whom have preceded her, David of San Diego, Ca. and Abigail, of Montrose. Two brothers and three sisters survive; Miss Harriet KENNEDY CURTIS and Mr. Norman KENNEDY, of Montrose, Robert Burns and Winifred of Minneapolis, Mn., and Mrs. Mary KENNEDY THOMLINSON of Freesoll, Mi., together with three nieces and nephews Karl Donald, Herbert Beckley and Ralph Walter KENNEDY of San Diego, Ca. Mrs. Ruth THOMLINSON STERNS of Scottsbluff, Ne. Mrs. Lois THOMLINSON LARNARD of Freesoll, Ne. and Miss Anna Lucile KENNEDY of Montrose. Buried Oakland Ft. Madison.

15 December 1932

Montrose Bank to pay Tuesday. According to the report the bank is to pay a second 10 percent dividend.

John Henry NOONAN, son of Thomas W. and Bridget NOONAN, was born at Providence, R.I., 23 January 1852 and died 14 December 1932. He was a resident for 22 years, coming from Galland, at which place he had resided for 35 years. As a mere boy he drove freighting teams through the southern states. Later coming to Galland, during the building of the old Des Moines rapid canal, serving as foreman, and later serving in the same capacity on several different branches of government river improvements. He also held a river pilot license. He married 10 January 1875 to Susanna RIDER at Galland and had eight children, four of whom preceded him in death. Edward J. NOONAN of Ft. Madison, died in 1929. He is survived by wife, three daughters, and one son; Mrs. Lula FOWLER of Montrose, Mrs. Grace PETTY of Argyle, Mrs. Alice ORTH of Galesburg, Illinois, one son , Robert Rider NOONAN of Washington, Iowa. He was buried in Galland cemetery.

Mrs. Elizabeth UTLEY celebrates 84th birthday.

Donnellson bank pays first dividend.

Mr. and Mrs. BURK of Argyle have a new son named John Robert.

22 December 1932

William E. WRIGHT of Montrose, died Sunday. He was born in Dover, Iowa, 2 November 1864, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Edward WRIGHT. Leaves two brothers; H. H. WRIGHT of San Diego, Ca., George whose address is unknown, a sister; Mrs. Mattie PETERSON of Craig, Co. Buried Hickory Grove.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira JOHNSON, a new girl born 16 November 1932, named Dorothy Katherine.

29 December 1932

Rev. George H. DUTY, veteran Minister of the Presbyterian church, and for 15 years publisher of the Montrose Journal, died at his home in Montrose 26 December 1932. He was born 23 August 1849 in Revere, Missouri, the son of Israel and Elizabeth HILL DUTY. Graduated from the Westminister College at Fulton Missouri. On 5 October 1880, he married Isadore ELLIS of Montrose and had three children, one of whom, a son, died in infancy, two daughters; Mrs. Geo. CLEARMAN of Oxford, Iowa, and Mrs. L. F.MILLER of St. Clair Shores, Mi. Buried beside his wife in the Montrose cemetery.

Mrs. Sophia HEAD HART, a resident of Keokuk since 1925, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. B. BRANT in Keokuk. She was born 1 April 1860, the daughter of Charles and Sophia MOESCH, in Nauvoo, came to Iowa in 1916. She married 25 September 1902 to P. Henry HART at Carthage, Illinois. Her husband died 1 December 1930. Leaves sons and daughters; John C. of Montrose, Earl R. of Hamilton, Illinois, and Elmer F. and Mrs. Helen H. BRANT of Keokuk. Buried Montrose.

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