83. Anna Caroline Brady (Thomas , Felix , Peter , Terence ) was born on 22 Dec 1866 in Bordentown, Burlington, New Jersey, USA. She died on 17 Oct 1937 in Treton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. She was buried on 21 Oct 1937 in Hamilton Square Cemetery, Mercer, New Jersey, USA.
Anna married Wilbur Grant Cook, son of John S. Cook and Cornelia S. Hutchinson, on 7 Sep 1887 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey. Wilbur was born in Dec 1865 in , , New Jersey, USA. He died on 5 Apr 1931 in Burlington, Burlington, New Jersey, USA. He was buried on 9 Apr 1931 in Hamilton Square Cemetery, Mercer, New Jersey, USA.
They had the following children.
88. James Dorn Brady (Thomas , Felix , Peter , Terence ) was born on 8 Oct 1878 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. He died on 2 Jan 1919 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was buried on 6 Jan 1919 in Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA.
During the 1900 census James is living at home with his widowed mother and is a Engineer for a railroad. In 1910 the census lists James as a salesman for a sanitary supply company. On September 12th, 1918 when James registers for the draft his permanent address is 5242 N. 10th Street, Philadephia, Pennsylvania. James is listed as self employed as a wholesale coal dealer located at 415-16 Stock Exchange Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.. James is described as being of medium height and weight with blue eyes and black hair.
"James D. Brady of Brunswick avenue has resigned as western representative of Willets Manufacturing Company in order to take the same territory for Meakin & Ridgeway, the New York importers of English china." Trenton Evening News, May 14, 1904.
"JAMES D. BRADY
VICTIM OF TYPHOIDTyphoid fever this morning caused the death of James D. Brady, at his home in Logan, Philadelphia. Mr. Brady was a former resident of this city, living on Edgewood Avenue while here. He was interested in the Standard Rubber Company at the time. Previously he had been employed by the Thomas Maddock's Sons Company. While a resident of this city he was also active in Republican politics.
At the time of his death he was in the coal business, with offices in the Stock Exchange Building, Philadelphia. No arrangements have as yet been made for the funeral." Thursday, January 2, 1919, Trenton Evening Times, Page2."JAMES D. BRADY
The funeral of James D. Brady was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his brother-in-law. John W. Eades, 835 Stuyvesant Avenue. Internment was in Riverview Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. William Barnes Lower, of Philadelphia, conducted the funeral services. The bearers were: Charles F. Hildebrecht, Charles McDermott, Marion Sears, Henry Kellerman, Dr. William McDermott and John L. Powers." Trenton Evening News, January 7, 1919.
James married Elizabeth Poland English, daughter of Harrison Force English and Mary Ann Poland, on 9 Dec 1903 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. Elizabeth was born on 5 Sep 1878 in , , New Jersey, USA. She died on 2 Mar 1961 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA.
They had the following children.
+ 229 F i Helen English Brady was born on 1 Mar 1905.
89. Clarence Heil Brady (Thomas , Felix , Peter , Terence ) was born on 27 Jul 1881 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. He died on 26 Feb 1943 in Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA. He was buried in Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA.
"Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brady and daughter, May have returned to Staten Island, after spending a few days in this city with Mr. Brady's mother." Trenton Evening Times, April 14, 1909.
At he time of Clarence's registration for the draft during World War II, he is describedas beiing 5' 10 1/2" tall with a light complection, blue eyes, gray hair being 170 pounds.
Clarence married Julia Louise Rossbach, daughter of Herman Frederick Rossbach and Christina Staubitz, on 29 Nov 1906 in New York City, New York, New York, USA. Julia was born on 22 Dec 1882 in Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA. She died on 8 Mar 1947 in Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA.
They had the following children.
+ 230 F i Mary Elizabeth "May" Brady was born on 10 Jan 1908. She died on 28 Jan 1970. + 231 F ii Anna Christine Brady was born on 22 Mar 1912. She died on 14 Mar 2005.
90. Hannah Virginia "Virginia" Brady (Thomas , Felix , Peter , Terence ) was born on 14 Jan 1884 in , , Pensylvania, USA. She died on 25 Jul 1952 in Pennington, Mercer, New Jersey.
Lived at 835 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey.
Virginia married John William Eades Jr. on 26 Dec 1903 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. John was born on 25 Sep 1879 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. He died after 1952.
They had the following children.
232 F i Florence Virginia Eades was born in Oct 1904 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. She died on 19 Jan 1908 in Bordentown, Burlington, New Jersey, USA. She was buried in Riverview Cemetery. 233 M ii John Morris Eades was born on 12 Nov 1908 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. He died on 31 May 1985 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USA. John married Ivy Marr on 22 Aug 1931. Ivy was born in 1907. + 234 F iii Maria Theresia "Theresa" Eades was born in Jan 1910. She died after 1943.
92. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ogden (Mary Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 27 Jan 1869 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She was christened on 27 Feb 1869 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died on 23 Apr 1952 in , Los Angeles, California, USA.
Birth and christening records are located at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo, Illinois.
"Miss Lizzie Ogden of Pleasanton, Ia., is visiting relatives in this vicinity." Nauvoo Independent, October 28, 1887.
"...Miss Lizzie Ogden spent last week with her uncle, M. F. Brady and family-..." Nauvoo Independent, July 20, 1888.
"Miss Annie Brady came over from Pleasanton, in company with Mrs. Dale, to vist the Bradley boys and families last week. Mrs. Dale is a cousin of the Bradleys, and lives northeast of Leon, Miss Brady is from Nauvoo, Illinois, and is establishing book agents.---Lamoni Patriot." Nauvoo Independent, July 12, 1895.
"Mrs. S.N. Dale, of Chariton, is spending a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 8, 1901, page 3.
"Mrs. S.N. Dale and children of Chariton, came Tuesday on a visit to her parents Mr. and mrs. Wm. Ogden in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, April 2, 1903, page 3.
"Mrs. S.N. Dale and children, of Clariton, came Thursday and visited until Monday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden of south Leon." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 31, 1903, page 5.
"Mrs. S.N. Dale, who has been visiting at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, this city, departed Tuesday to join her husband in Assinabosia, canada, where he has decided to locate." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, April 21, 1904, page 6.
"TWENTYFIVE YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The Reporter Published a Quarter of a Century Ago.
...Sherman Dale and Miss Lizzie Ogden, of the Spring Valley neighborhood, were married at Mt. Ayr last week." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, May 3, 1917, page 2."Mrs. Elizabeth Dale of Canada has been a guest in the home of Mrs. M. Brady for several days." Daily Gate City and Constitution-Democrat, Thursday, November 6, 1919, page 8.
Lizzie married Sherman Nathaniel Dale, son of James Martin Dale and Eunice Dunham, on 27 Apr 1892 in Mt. Ayr, Ringgold, Iowa, USA. Sherman was born on 8 Aug 1865 in Hamilton, Decatur, Iowa, USA. He died on 13 Oct 1921 in Briercrest, Saskatchewan, Canada.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
April Session 1891
Wednesday, April 8, 1891
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Members all present--J.R. SMITH, Chairman, JOHN ALBAUGH and JACOB LENTZ. Minutes read and approved.
Road petition of SHERMAN DALE and others asking for a public highway, 40 feet wide, commencing at the northwest corner of NE 1/4 on NE 1/4 of section 11, township 26, range 25, running west one mile as near the section line as practicable and terminating at northwest corner of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of section 10, all in township 26, range 25, granted, provided petitioners pay all costs and damages allowed by commissioner to WM. OGDENIn 1900 Sherman and his family are living in Eden Township, Decatur, Iowa. Sherman is farming on rented property.
"S.N. Dale made a business trip to Humeston and Clariton yesterday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, November 22, 1900, page 12.
"A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Toovey lasst Wednesday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 13, 1902, page 12.
"S.N. Dale and family, of Leon, have moved to Chariton and will make this place their future home. The family comes highly recommended as good citizens and are gladly welcomed to Chariton." Ottumwa Semi Weekly Courier, Thursday, March 14, 1901, page 7.
S.A. Dale and wife, and their daughter, Mrs. Linnie Graves and children, returned Thursday from a few days visit at Chariton with Mr. Dale's brother, S.N. Dale and family." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 28, 1904, page 5.
The family moved to Canada in 1904 where they located at Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. The family is there during the 1911 Canadian Census.
They had the following children.
235 M i Bernard Leo Dale was born on 9 Feb 1893 in , Decatur, Iowa, USA. He died in 1960 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was buried in Rouleau Cemetery.
Never married, lived in Canada.+ 236 M ii Lester William Dale was born on 9 Apr 1897. He died on 2 May 1973. + 237 M iii Paul Derlin Dale was born on 8 Jun 1902. He died on 15 May 1986.
93. William Terrence Ogden (Mary Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 25 Nov 1870 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 5 Jun 1944 in Chico, Butte, California, USA.
"Wm. Ogden, Jr. of Pleasanton, Ia., arrived in the city yesterday for a visit of a few days with relatives." Nauvoo Independent, November 19, 1897.
"Wm. Ogden, of Leon was the guest of his cousin, O.C. Bradley and family a few days the past week." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 15, 1900, page 3.
In the 1900 census William is living in Kinshaw township, Butte county California. He is single and working as a farm laborer and is renting lodgings. Not far away in the same township is his Uncle Samuel Ogden who is a farmer owning his own land and is still single at age 69 years old.
"Will Ogden, son of Wm. Ogden of this city, arrived last week from a stay of more that a year at Magaliam Cal., and will spend the summer in this vicinity, expecting to go to work as a bridge carpenter on the Q. He likes California, but says work is rather slack out there." Leon Reporter, Thursday, May 30, 1901, page 3.
"W.T. Ogden went to Chariton Tuesday, where he has a position on the Q as bridge carpenter." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 13, 1901, page 12.
"Will Ogden went to Osceola Monday where he is working with Billy Gibson's wteel gang." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 20, 1901, page 3.
"Will Ogden wisited a couple of days with friends at Davis City the latter part of last week." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 24, 1902, page 3.
"Will Ogden, who is here from Canada on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, met with a painful accident recently while visiting old friends near Pleasanton. In jumping out of a sled he fell and sprained his ankle quite badly, being unable to walk without the use of crutches. He returned to Leon last friday and will nurse the injured ankle at the home of his parents in this city." Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 9, 1905, page 8.
Will Ogden and bride departed Monday for Weyburn, Assinaboai, Canada, where they will make their home. Mr. Ogden has been living in that country for a couple of years working at his trade, carpentering, and is vey much in love with that country." Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 30, 1905, page 7.
On August 1, 1906 William and his wife Agnes are listed as living in Qu' Appelle, Saskatchewan, Canada. They are listed as having come to Canada in 1903.
"Pleasanton.
Wm. Ogden a one time boy of our vicinity, came in Monday from the home of his parents in Leon. Will has been in Canada for the past three years and had made considerable money working at the carpenter trade. We were all glad to see Will again." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 23, 1905, page 9."Wm. Ogden, of Leon, came Tuesday to see his son William, who was injured last week by coming in contact with a sled." The Leon Reporter, March 2, 1905, page 9.
"Pleasanton.
William Ogden and Miss Agnes Lusk went to Cainsville one day last week where thy will visit around with friends and Miss Agnes' relatives." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 23, 1905.In 1910 William is living in Kemshew Township, Butte, California. William has been married five years and has two daughters. The oldest is listed Catherine M. age 3 was born in Canada and the second daughter Willah M. is less than a year old and was born in California. William is living with his Uncle Samuel Ogden, who is listed as age 80 and single. William is listed as head of the household although his Uncle Samuel is listed as living there ten years before in 1900.
"We are in receipt of a letter from Will T. Ogden, son of Mrs. Wm. Ogden of this city, ordering The Reporter to his address for the coming year, as he wants to keep in touch with his old Decatur county home. He is the owner of the Spring Valley Fruit Ranch at Magalia, California, and is prospering. His mother is spending the winter in California with him and is delighted with that country." Leon Reporter, Thursday, November 20, 1913, page 8.
OBITUARY - THE CHICO ENTERPRISE, Chico, CA, Monday Evening, June 5, 1944: "William Ogden Dies After Fall. William T. Ogden, a long time resident of Chico, died early this morning at the Enloe hospital, the result of a fall down the stairs of his residence about a year ago."He was born in Nauvee [sic], IL, November 25, 1870, and came to California about 38 years ago. At that time he drove stage coach between Chico and Magalia, which was a large mining town.
"For 13 years the family lived in Paradise and Ogden planted the first apple orchard there. Twenty five years ago Ogden moved to Chico and during that time he had been a call fireman for the Chico fire department. He was a rancher and carpenter all his life and helped build many of the early residences of Chico.
"He is survived by his wife, Agnes Ogden of Chico, four daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Hovey of Oakland; Mrs. William M. Owen of Alameda, Mrs. Rose Lucas of Chico and Mrs. Inac Aufranc of Sacramento; also five sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Rochelle of Casper, Wyoming; Mrs. Grace West of Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Josephine Barquist of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Dale of South Gate, California; and Mrs. Mary Toovey of Long Beach, California.
"Friends are invited to attend the Rosary, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Black, Johnson & Brusie Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be said for the repose of his soul Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the cortege leaving the Black, Johnson & Brusie Funeral Home at 9:45 a.m. and proceeding to St. John The Baptist Catholic church."
William married Agnes Elizabeth Lusk, daughter of Adoniram Judson Lusk and Sophronia Agnes Brown, on 22 Mar 1905 in , Decatur, Iowa, USA. Agnes was born on 4 Apr 1882 in , Mercer, Missouri, USA. She died on 1 Dec 1947 in Chico, Butte, California, USA.
"Miss Agnes Lusk returned yesterday to her home at Priceton after visiting a few days in this city with Miss Kate Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 16, 1905, page 7.
Information from the Soundex index for California 1920 census. Lived at 804 Chestnut, Chico, Butte County, California, U.S.A.
They had the following children.
+ 238 F i Kathleen Mary Ogden was born on 19 Oct 1907. She died on 18 Nov 1977. + 239 F ii Williah May Ogden was born on 27 Nov 1909. She died on 28 Sep 1976. + 240 F iii Rose Lusk Ogden was born on 19 Oct 1911. She died on 30 Aug 1968. 241 M iv William T. Ogden was born on 22 Oct 1916 in Chico, Butte, California, USA. He died before 1920. 242 F v Ogden. Ogden married Inac Aufranc.
94. Mary Ann "Dollie" Ogden (Mary Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 28 Jul 1872 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She was christened on 1 Sep 1877 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died on 20 May 1955 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA. She was buried in 1955 in All Souls Cem., Long Beach, Los Angeles, USA.
Birth and christening records are located at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo, Illinois. Family photograph lists middle name as Ann.
"Miss Dollie Ogden, of Pleasanton, Ia., is visiting relatives in the city and vicinity." Nauvoo Independent, December 2, 1892.
"Miss Dollie Ogden spent a short time with relatives here the past week...Sonora. Dec. 6. GUSSIE" Nauvoo Independent, December 9, 1892.
"Miss Dollie Ogden has returned home to Pleasanton, Iowa, after a visit here with relatives...Jan. 30. JUNE." Nauvoo Independent, February 3, 1893.
Pleasanton News:
On January 1st, at 7:30 o'clock occurred the marriage of Mr. Ben F. Toovey and Miss. Dollie Ogden at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Ogden, in the presence of about fifty guests. The bride was attired in a cream colored gown, the groom in the usual Prince Albert. Miss. Mary and Mr. Ed Griffin acted as bridesmaid and best man. A Catholic Priest whose name we did not learn, performed the ceremony which was short and impressive. After this, supper was announced and after all had partaken, dancing began and was continued till the "wee small hours". Mr. and Mrs. Toovey have the best wishes of a host of friends, and may their lives be as bright as the day of their union.
Leon Reporter-Iowa
January 4, 1894
(In another column):About fifty guests were in attendance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Ogden of Pleasanton, on New Year's evening about 7:30 o'clock, to witness the marriage of their daughter, Mary A. to Mr. Benjamin F. Toovey.
The house was tastefully arrayed and decorated with evergreens and roses for the important event. While the wedding march was played by Miss. Kate Ogden, accompanied by her brother, John, sister and brother of the bride, the bridal party entered and took their places under a festoon of roses and decorations prepared for them. Reverend Malone, of Maloy, Iowa, came forward and performed the short and impressive ceremony that united them for life.
Mr. Ed Griffin was best man and Miss. Mary Griffin bridesmaid. The bride was elegantly dressed in a cream wool trimmed in lace and ribbon. The groom wore the conventional black and looked worthy of his fair bride.
After the ceremony, the guests partook of an excellent feast prepared for the occasion. They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents.
Miss. Mary A. Ogden is well known, having been reared here. She is an accomplished young lady, and a general favorite in society. Mr. Toovey is a promising young business man of Pleasanton, where he has lived with his parents. The young couple will occupy the new residence he has finished in Pleasanton. The writer joins with a host of friends in extending best wishes for a long and prosperous life.- A GUEST
Leon Reporter-Iowa
January 4, 1894The folowing marriage licences were isuued the past week.
John L. Bobbins, 27 to Anna Battels, 22.
Joseph B. VanMeter, 59 to Ella Roberts, 38.
Frank A. Niday, 26 to Susie Warrick, 21.
Benj. F. Toovey, 24 to Mary A. Ogden, 21.
Abram Goodman, 27 to Lemma Luse, 21.Leon Reporter-Iowa
January 4, 1894"Mrs. Ben Toovey and two children, of Decatur, stopped off Friday while on her way home from Pleasanton, and visited over Sunday at the home of her father, Wm. Ogden, in this city." Thursday, November 22, 1900, page 12.
Dollie married Benjamin Franklin Toovey, son of Samuel J. Toovey and Arabella Reece, on 1 Jan 1894 in Woodland Township, Decatur, Iowa, USA. The marriage ended in divorce. Benjamin was born on 4 Aug 1869 in , Grundy, Illinois, USA. He died on 19 Nov 1954 in Garden Grove, Los Angeles, California, USA. He was buried in Westminster, Los Angeles, California, USA.
"A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Toovey lasst Wednesday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 13, 1902, page 12.
"Ben Toovey who has been the agent of the Standard Oil Co. in this city for the past year, has sold the business, wagons and horses to Dick Pace, who takes possession at once. The sale was made through Allen & Johns." The Leon Reporter, Thursdday, July 24, 1902, page 8.
"Ben Toovey has decided to locate in Canada, and shipped a car of live stock and farming implements to Weyburn, Canada, last Friday. He went with the car and his brother-in-law, Will Ogden accompanied him. Mr. Toovey's family will join him after he gets located." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 28, 1902, page 8.
"Milo Moore who has been in charge of the Standard Oil Co.'s business in this county for the past two years has sold his outfit to B.F. Toovey who is now in charge of the business." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 21, 1903, page 12.
Twenty five years old. "Benj. F. Toovey 24 to Mary A. Ogden 21" The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 2, 1919, page 2.
Initials come from the back of Ogden family photograph. Gives address as being 935 California St., Long Beach, Cal.
They had the following children.
+ 243 F i Edna Grace Cecilia Toovey was born on 20 Jul 1895. She died on 21 Aug 1980. + 244 M ii Artis Samuel Toovey was born on 19 Oct 1899. He died on 15 Jan 1988. 245 F iii Beulah Jean Kathleen Toovey was born on 6 Feb 1902 in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA. She died on 23 Oct 1984 in San Jacinto, Riverside, California, USA. She was buried on 26 Oct 1984 in SanJacintoVlyCm., San Jacinto, Riverside, California. Beulah married Garnett Hugh Gideon, son of Abner B. Gideon and Etta Wyble, on 5 Jan 1929 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA. Garnett was born on 20 Jul 1896 in , Coles, Illinois, USA. He died on 17 Jul 1949 in , Los Angeles, California, USA. Beulah also married James J. Buntin on 27 Dec 1949 in , , California, USA. James was born on 12 Jan 1902 in , , New York, USA. He died on 8 Mar 1968 in San Jacinto, Riverside, California, USA. He was buried in 1968 in , Hemet, Riverside, California. 246 M iv William Carl "Ben" Toovey was born on 10 Jun 1906 in , Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, Canada. He died on 20 Jul 1989 in Reseda, Los Angeles, California, USA. He was buried on 24 Jul 1989 in Oak Wood Mem. Pk, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California. Ben married Melva Marie Melton on 10 Oct 1928 in , , Oklahoma, USA. Melva was born on 4 Aug 1908 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA. She died on 1 Feb 2007 in Tehachapi, Kern, California, USA.
Phone # 1-818-343-9733.
95. John Francis Ogden (Mary Elizabeth Brady
, James Terence
, Michael
, Terence
) was born on 14 Mar 1875 in Pleasanton, Decatur, Iowa, USA. He died about 1930 in , , Canada.
John served in the military Iowa National Guard in Spanish American War State Milita.
Was hit by a car while walking by the side of a road in Canada. This infomation is from Curtis Rochelle.
"On Thursday and Friday evenings, May 23 and 24, 1895, the Eighteenth Annual Commencement of the Leon High School took place in Jordan's Opera Hall.
The class of 1895 consisted of nine boys and twelve girls, by far the largest class graduated from the school since its establishment in 1877.
The program consisted of orations by each member of the class, interspersed with music under the management of the musical director, Prof. M. Schoenert.
The exercises were opened by invocation by Reverend Hughes of the M.E. Church, followed by an instrumental duet by Miss. Maude Schenck and Mr. Allie Schoenert. After which:William J. Springer, stepped before the audience and in a clear voice told us of the "Growth of Americanism" from the time the Pilgrim Fathers landed at Plymouth, finding a wilderness inhabited only by savages, down to the present day. Showing how tyranny and despotism, when arrayed against a people whose very existence is a monument to personal liberty, were overthrown by earnest effort born of principle, and that a government of the people, by the people, for the people, fosters those things which, rightly applied, are a blessing to humanity.
The next on the program was: Miss. Hallie Moore, who was tastefully attired in a gown of cream Swansdown, decorated with ribbons. Miss. Moore presented her subject "Stepping Stones", in a very pleasing manner, teaching us that we cannot hope to reach the summit of the mountain of success except by earnest and persistent effort. We are to remember that every failure and discouragement we meet and overcome is another step on the upward road, and that we can attain no lasting greatness or power without the harmonious development of both our mental and our physical natures.
Miss. Hattie Haskett, wore a dress of cream colored silk and carried a bouquet of lovely rose buds. Her costume accorded well with her subject, "Adornements". In speaking of the different costumes provided us for different occasions, Miss. Haskett reminded us that we must not judge a man by the clothes he wears as some of our greatest men, both in heart and mind, were those whose ideas of dress were quite primitive. We are not however to neglect the study of nature and art, as all that is beautiful is elevating and ennobling. Many of the rarest gems require patient and careful burnishing to produce the brillancy that will gladden the eye and the heart. So in our lives: "When souls are being tried and ripened. God is hewing out the pillars of his temple."
The next oration was entitled "Clouds Lingering Yet", the speaker was: Miss. Grace Albaugh, who was becomingly dressed in pure white mull, so appropriate for the occasion. She interestingly portrayed to us a thunder-storm and the clearing, noticing the clouds lingering near the horizon; then comparing the scene with the human life in which storms of trouble and disappointment break over us and for a season we are hidden by the bitter clouds of darkness and despair, but if faithful and true to our better self we may see the clouds disperse and the sunlight of hope burst through to gladden and cheer us, yet there will be some lingering clouds-trials awaiting us in the future to remind us "that there is only one perfect place where clouds do not linger."
Henry S. Arnold, spoke to us concerning "The Mission of the Middle Class", which we can best review by quoting: "The absence of a great middle class is the evidence of national imperfection. Behold the giant form of the Russian Empire! What an example of national decay! How degraded are her masses! Ruled by a despot, inhabited by the uneducated, there she stands locked in the prison cells of degredation. Turn from this scene of turmoil and view the prosperous Republic of America, the United States, with her refined and intelligent masses and her departments of government in harmony with each other." Since early all great reforms spring from the middle class it is our duty as a nation to "look well to the middle class", thus developing intelligent and loyal citizens whose love of country shall be her safeguard to future prosperity.
Miss. Stella Allen, wore pale blue silk, trimmed with ribbons and lace. Her subject was well presented. She pictured for us some of "Life's Lessons", charging us to be warned and profited by the experience of others, remembering that our lines have a direct influence upon those with whom we are associated, though we may not realize to what extent; therefore let us strive to do all the good we can knowing that our reward is sure. It may be that we will meet with reverses, for "success brings with it a penalty, undeserved, but certain, and a penalty that is oft times cruel in its operations", yet "we shall reap if we faint not."
The next oration was delivered by: Miss. Mary Springer, who was looking her best in a handsome toilet of cream silk and tulle. She told us of some of the great achievements of the past which when proposed were pronounced follies by the world, but by the persistent effort of their advocates were proven to be a benefaction to all those who come under their influence. Not only to man are the grand "possibilties" of life open, for woman, since the founding of our great republic has made rapid strides, now being permitted to fill many positions of honor and trust. We have only to reach out into the world and demand recognition, for the world respects those who help themselves.
Edward Thompson, had chosen for his subject "The Value of Emotion", describing some of the uses of man's emotional nature. First, as one of the distinctive elements which separate man from the brute creation. A man is what his emotion makes him, either high and noble or low and groveling. For it is "Emotion that nerves that hand, steadies the eye, stimulates the brain and fills the soul with an enthusiasm that sweeps everything before it", without which we would be unable to appreciate the grandeur of nature or art-The greater the more magnanimous the soul of man, the deeper his emotions and; "He who smothers his emotions smothers his chances for greatness."
Miss. Claudie Clapp, was very becomingly dressed in cream albatross, decorated with ribbons and eloquently declared "The Kingdom of Women" to be not only the home, though this is recognized to be her grandest domain where by refining and softening influence she may instill into those around her the love for that which is noble and elevating, but every position in life when nobility of thought, mind and purpose are desired. Ever recognized as man's superior in virtue and morality and by many of our greatest men said to be his intellectual equal, surely she is fitted to become the queen of any station in life, either social, domestic or political.
John Ogden, was the last speaker on Thursday evening, and the opinions he advanced in regard to "The Teacher" were certainly endorsed by all those who heard him. In speaking of our great government and the many nationalities here represented he proved to us that it must be the duty of every teacher, aside from the usual curriculum, to instill into the heart and mind of the children the love of country and loyalty to her flag, thus ennabling them to become fitted for the honorable position every American may hold, that of an intelligent citizen of the United States. In a large measure this education must come from the teacher as so many parents, among the working class at least, are of foreign birth and unable to speak our language, their sympathies largely with their mother country. "The whole future condition of the rising generation, their mental, social and moral interests are involved in the character and work of the teacher." But "left alone to work by himself, cheered by no word of approval, encouraged by no friend, the best teacher finds his energies weaken and his spirits grow dull." Then help your children's teachers, encourage them; kind words are an inspiration to us all and no one feels their need more than the weary teacher.
Miss. Minnie Smith, was first on program Friday evening. She wore cream albatross decorated with ribbon and roses, and interested us for a short time by speaking of "The Girls of America", noticing the distinguishing features of the girls of the north and the south, also the advancement of female education from the time girls were grudgingly admitted to the higher institutions of learning open to them but a large majority of the teachers in the public schools are women.
James Conwell, spoke to us of "Patriotism" as the key to national wealth and prosperity, the noblest impulse of man's nature, while false patriotism is the most dangerous calamity that can befall any country. "The patriot, God's greatest gift to a nation is indeed one of nature's noblemen." Then let patriotism be instilled into the hearts and minds of every child both in the home and at school, teaching them to so love their country and honor its starry emblem that no sacrifice will seem too great when the welfare of the nation is at stake.
Miss. Edith Johnson, wore a dress of pink silk on this occasion. Her oration was entitled "Character". In her discourse she remarked the influence which men of good character have upon the world, showing that all lasting good must eminate from those who, not only pretend to have, but really possess a true and noble character, and that the value of a good character cannot be estimated, neither can it be bought except by the payment of a life devoted to that which will elevate and ennoble.
The next on the program was: Miss. Maud Schenck, who was dressed in pea green albatross and chiffon and carried a bouquet of lovely roses. Her subject "What is a Man?" was looked at from several standpoints and answered in as many ways. Some declaring man to be "a gardener", others assuring us that he is "a good-for-nothing-gambler", "an actor" or "a student", while Miss. Schenck asserts that man is a pilgrim, a sojourner and the earth the inn where he reposes for a season before resuming his way.
Orville Hamilton, has chosen the character of "John Brown". The subject was unique but well discussed, showing that he understood the elements of true courage. Mr. Hamilton admitting that John Brown committed the high crime of treason against his country; showed that it was, in a great measure, condoned for by the holy purpose actuating him-of benefiting humanity and liberating four millon people from the bonds of slavery.
Miss. Pearl Osborn, was next on the program. She wore a very becoming dress of corn colored Swansdown and presented her subject "The Power of Thought" in a commendable manner. Every person has thoughts, plans, and purposes, and as a "man thinketh so is he", therefore it is necessary for us, if we wish our lives to be in harmony with the Divine will, to guard well our thoughts and acts. The way in which this production was worded showed that the author was well acquainted with the subject under discussion.
Miss. Nannie Paris, in her discourse, entitled "Cast Down but not Destroyed" showed us how all great reforms and inventions, when first proposed, meet with the scoffs and jeers of the people and only by indomitable will and courage where the leaders enabled to withstand the discouragements and persecutions, which surely follow. "And if it be necessary for us in this generation to lay down our lives to advance or enlighten the world in any way may we regardless of the frowns and discouragements step upward and onward, and although our ideas may be disbelieved and cast down they will not be destroyed." Miss. Paris wore a very becoming costume of cream Lansdown decorated with ribbons and lace.
Edward O. Moore, in his discussions of "Ambition" spoke of its being the power by which men rise to eminence and distinction. Ambition, it is that which stimulates within us the desires for something better and nobler than that already achieved, and by constant and earnest effort-"each individual may accomplish at last some worthy purpose" Beware, however, of vain ambition as it is a means of deceit and leads sooner or later to ignomy and dishonor. "Nothing is pure but Heaven; let that be the ideal of our aspirations.
Miss. Ethel Bowman, was daintily attired in a pure white gown and brought to our minds some "Voices of the Past" showing us that a little work carelessly spoken or an unconscious act may have an influence for good or evil, to what extent none of us can determine. Our lives influence those around us and this influence will live after us. "Dignity, rank and wealthy are worthless, but moral character has an immortality that nothing can destroy; that traverses the universe and leaves an influence."
The last oration, "Brutus" was very well delivered by: Earnest Horner, in which he gave an interesting sketch of the public life of Brutus. In a peculiar style he acquits him of the crime of assassinating Caesar because of his desire to benefit the Roman people, by preventing Caesar from becoming king. Although his act hastened the danger he hoped to avert, "even the very enemies of Brutus would say he had no end or aim from first to last but to restore to the Roman people their ancient government." No greater tribute was ever paid to man than that which his arch enemy, Mark Antony, bestwoed on Brutus when he said:"This was the noblest Roman of them all;
All the conspirators, save only he,
Did that they did in envy of great Caesar;
He, only, in a generous, honest thought
Of commons good to all, made one of them.
His life was gentle; and the elements
So mix'd in him, that nature might stand up,
And say to all the world, "This was a man."Frank Jackson, was a member of the class of '95 but on account of sickness was unable to prepare an oration. He was however, permitted to graduate with the class.
After a ladies' quartet composed of Misses Avery, Carmean, Parrish, and Schenck, Prof. Sam L. Darrah thanked the audience for their courtesy in preserving order during the necessarily lengthy exercises, then made a short but appropriate address to the class urging them to do the best that within them lies and become noble young men and noble young women, thereby receiving the "commendation of men and the reward of Heaven."
Mr. S.C. Penniwell, President of the School Board in a few words presented to the class their diplomas thus severing their connection with the Leon High School, except as member of the Alumni." Leon Reporter, May 30, 1895."Our friend John Ogden, who graduated from Leon High School this year, went to Iowa City Monday to enter the State University." Leon Reporter, September 19, 1895.
"---John F. Ogden, son of Wm. Ogden of Pleasanton, Iowa, a former resident of this vicinity, was one of the three debaters representing the University of Iowa in the iowa-Minnesota collegiate debatine contest on the expansion question which took place May 5. The Iowa boys carried off the honors." Nauvoo Independent, May 12, 1899.
"A jolly crowd of people were pleasantly entertained at the home of W. R. Honce and wife, Monday evening, in honor of John Ogden of Pleasanton, Iowa, who has been visiting here." Nauvoo Independent, January 3, 1896.
"Prof. John F. Ogden, who is superintendent of the public schools at Miles, Iowa, came in Saturday to spend a few days with his parents and many friends in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 1900, page 12.
"Prof. John Ogden, who has been principal of the public schools at LeClair, Iowa, for several uears, is here to spend the summer vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden. Prof. Ogden has been elected principal of the schools at Lisborn, Iowa, for next year, at a good increase in slary." Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 12, 1902, page 3.
"Normal Institute Closes.
The Decatur County Teachers' Normal Institute closed a most sucessful session in this city last Saturday, the trains in all directions being crwed with students returning to their homes. The weather being cool was favorable for work on the part of the teachers. The past week Elder Hubbel, of the Christian church conducted chapel services, and the teachers were favored with instrumental music by Prof. John F. Ogden and Miss Lucy Ilsley, and vocal solos by Misses Pearl Norman of Davis City and Pearl Switzer of Lamoni. Miss Minnie Vanderflugt of Lamoni, delivered a pleasing recitation Saturday morning.
During the session the enrollment reached 190, making it one of the largest institutes ever held in this county, and reflects great credit on County Superintendent McIntosh and his able corps of assistants.
Before adjouring the following resolutions were adopted by a unanimous vote of the institute:
Resolved, By the teachers of Decatur county, Iowa, in institute assembeled, that a vote of thanks be tendered the Knights of Pythias for the use of their hall during the term just drawing to a close, and that a copy of this resolution be published in the educational column of the county papers, ELI HUTCHISON, J.E. CUMMINS, ESTELLA DANIELSON, Committee." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 3, 1902, page 9.Prof. John F. Ogden left yesterday for Lisbon, Iowa, where he will hold the position of principal of the public schools the coming year. Prof. Ogden is rapidly making a reputation as an able instructor and is a model young man. We can assure the patrons of the lisbon school they will be satisfied with his work." Thursday, September 4, 1902, page 8.
John Ogden, an old time Leon boy, now an extensive and prosperous real estate dealer at Drinkwater, Canada, came in last week and visited until Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city." Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 8, 1906, page 5.
ALUMNI NOTES. John F. Ogden, L. A. '99, of Drinkwater, Canada, was in Iowa City and attended the Greater University dinner. The Iowa alumnus, Volume 5. By State University of Iowa, 1907.
"John Ogden, of Drinkwater, Canada who was visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, of south Leon, went to Bedford Monday to look after some business matters." Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 21, 1907, page 5.
"John Ogden, of Drinkwater, Canada, dropped in Tuesday for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, of south Leon. Mr. Ogden for several years has been engaged in the real estate business in Canada, and if reports are true has cleaned up quite a bunch of money in the business." Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 14, 1907, page 5.
Miss Ella Kemp made a trip to Des Moines Friday returning Saturday. She has arranged to go there once a month for the purpose of taking lessons in pipe organ, piano and school music of her former instructor, Prof. Ogden, headd piano teacher at Drake University who has recently returned from two years leave of absence at Leipsic and Paris where he has been perfecting himself to his profession.--Osceola Sentinel." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, April 18, 1907, page 6.
"William Ogden last week received a souvenie post card showing a traction engine pulling eight breaking plows and disc harrows following on the farm of his son, John R. Ogden, near Drinkwater, Canada. John writes he has in this year 160 acres of flax which promised to make a bumper crop. Since going to Canada a few years ago Mr. Ogden has been dealing in Canada real estate and has already cleaned up a fortune in his land deals, money enough to satisfy most men, but John is a tireless worker and couldn't stop if he wanted to." Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 29, 1907, page 6.
"John F. Ogden Married.
Announcement cards of the marriage of Mr. JOhn F. Ogden to Miss Helen Rathmann, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Rathmann, at LeClaire, Iowa on Wednesday, June 16, have been received by friends in this city. Mr. Ogden is a former well known Decatur county boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, of this city, who went to Drinkwater, Sask., Canada, few years ago, where he has been very successful in dealing in real estate, and it is reported that he has cleaned up considerable money. John has many friends here who extend their congratulations and wish heim every happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Ogden will be at home at Drinkwater after August 1st." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 24, 1904, page 6."John Ogden, of Drinkwater, Canada, who has been here for a couple of weeks visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, returned home Tuesday, and will stop for a few days on the way to Des Moines and Devenport looking after business matters." Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 28, 1907, page 6.
"John F. Ogden, of Drinkwater, Canada, came in the first of last week and visited a few days with his parents in this city, leaving Thursday for Des Moines to visit his sister, Mrs. Kate Rochelle, who was recently operated on at Mercy Hospital for appendicitis, and is amking a rapid recovery." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 16, 1908, page 5.
"Edward Brann and John Ogden were visitors in the High school room one day last week." The Leon Reporter, January 16, 1908, page 6.
"John Ogden and wife, of Drinkwater, Canada, arrived Saturday evening for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city. Mr. Ogden is an extensive real estate dealer and is preparing to move to Saskatoon, Canada, when he returns." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 17, 1910, page 5.
"John F. Ogden, of Saskatoon, Canada, came in Tuesday noon to visit a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 25, 1912, page 7.
OGDEN, JOHN, 95, real estate, Sasktoon, Canada. 1913 Alumni Rosster for Leon High School.
J.F. Ogden et al to M.E. Ogden, lots in Leon....." Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 5, 1913, page 9.
John married Helen Caroline Rathmann, daughter of Adolph George Rathmann and Mary Minnick, on 16 Jun 1909 in LeClaire, Scott, Iowa, USA. Helen was born on 24 Aug 1882 in Leclaire, Scott, Iowa, USA. She died on 17 Sep 1963. She was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Leclaire, Scott, Iowa, USA.
They had the following children.
247 F i Pauline E. Ogden was born on 30 Aug 1911 in , Saskatchewan, Canada. She died on 3 Mar 1989. She was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Leclaire, Scott, Iowa, USA. 248 M ii Robert G. Ogden.
96. Kathleen Mae "Kate" Ogden (Mary Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 20 Nov 1877 in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA. She died on 2 May 1958 in Casper, Natrona, Wyoming, USA. She was buried in Highland Cemetery, Casper, Wyoming, USA.
In 1880 census a Catharine age 2 is listed. This is probably Kathleen M. listed in the 1900 census living with her parents in Leon, Decatur, Iowa. Kathleen is working as a teacher and is still single,
"Miss Anna Brady returned home last week, accompanied by her cousin, Kate Ogden, of Pleasanton, Iowa, Nauvoo Independent, October 4, 1895.
"Miss Kate Ogden, who has been visiting her uncle, James Ogden and family, for several months, departed for her home near Lamonia, Ia., Thursday." Nauvoo Independent, February 7, 1896.
"Davis City
Miss Kate Ogden was here one day last week shopping." The Leon Reporter, Thurday, December 7, 1899, page 3."Miss Kate Ogden went to Davis City Friday to visit a few days with friends." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 22, 1900, page 12.
Miss Mildred Robinson, of Eagle Grove, was visiting with Kate Ogden in this city the latter part of last week." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, May 31, 1900, page 12.
"C GRADE.....Kathleen Ogden, Leon." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 21, 1900, page 3.
"Misses Kate and Grace Ogden, of Leon, were guests of Mabel Bradley Saturday and Sunday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 26, 1900, page 3.
Miss Kate Ogden returned Friday from a two weeks' visit in Des Moines with her sister." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 23, 1900, page 12.
"A spelling and ciphering match combined was held at the West Eden school house last Thursday night. Normal Vale and West Eden schools taught by Misses Eva Yost and kate Ogden, respectively were challenged. Normal Vale carried off the honor, with Miss Winnie Housh as champion in both ciphering and spelling." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 17, 1901, page 12.
"The Teachers were fortunate this year in having with them Prof. R.A. Harkness. It is an inspiration to any one to hear him discuss the subjects presented at a teachers meeting and his presence always adds enthusiasm to teachers. The following teachers were in attendance: Leon--Bertha Watsabaugh, Kathleen Ogden, J.H. Drake, James Conwell, Ethel Gardner, Grace Reitzel..." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 21, 1901, page 11.
"Miss Kate Ogden went to Grand River, Friday, to attend the teachers' meeting in that city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 7, 1901, page 3.
"Teachers Meeting at Grand River
The attendance and interest at the Grand River teachers' meeting was another testimonial that teachers and amtrons of Decatur county are interested in our public schools. The program was carried out in full as published with but few exceptions. The meeting convened at the high school building at 4 p.m. Prof Geo. R. Sullivan was chosen chairman and Margaret E. Edwards Secy. The first on the program a paper on "The Teaching of U.S. History," by Miss Rosa Burkart was read and a great many good things for teachers derived from its reading. This was a very excellent paper and carefully prepared. The subject was discussed by Lloyd Gilreath, Mrs. E.J. McKee, Cary O. Andrew, Fannie McKee, Prof. Sullivan, Prof. E.P.Conwell and John McKee. The teachers very highly appreciated the remarks of john McKee himself a splinded scholar in U.S. history. The county superintendent following the above discussion, distributed the Iowa hand books for teachers and special day programs. After suggestions concerning the course of study and special days, the meeting adjourned to reconvene at 7:30 at the high school building. A large crowd of matrons and teacherss assembled to hear the program at night. The first was a paper on "Language Work" in the 3rd and 4th grades by Miss Ella Rogers. This was an interesting subject to teachers on this difficult subject to teach and was interestingly discussed by Miss Ella McKee and Miss Margaret Edwards. Song by high school. Recitation by Miss Merl Boeger followed. Prof Sullivan then read an excellent paper on "The Relation of Parent and School." The paper was discussed by Prof. E.P. Conwell and John Burdart. The evening's program closed with a recitation by Miss florence Brenneman. Song by high school and a recitation by Miss Kathleen Ogden. The teachers appreciated very greatly the teachers meeting and pronounced it a grand sucess. A vote of thanks was tendered the people of Grand River for the hopitality and kindness shown to those from outside the district. Song by the high school. Marguerite E. Edwards, Secretary." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, march 7, 1901, page 11."Miss Fannie Gardner, teaches Sunnyside. Kate Ogden, will teach our spring term of school. Ethel Gardner, teaches north White Oak. Maud Pryor teaches south Whie Oak. Bertha Watsabaugh teaches Pleasant View." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 21, 1901, page 3.
"Mr. and Mrs. George W. Carmean are chaperoning a jolly party of Leon youg people who are camping on Grand River above Davis City. The part is composed of Misses Mabel Dain, Leiah Osborn, Kate Ogden and Helen Young, and Messrs Ralph Sigler, Ed Schenck, James and John Hurst." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 25, 1901, page 12.
"Miss Kate Ogden returned Thursday from a week's visit at Chariton with her sister, Mrs. S.N. Dale." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, September 19, 1901, page 3.
"Program.
Program fo Teacher's Meeting to be held in Leon, Feb. 28 and March 1st....Rural School Libraries.....Kathleen Ogden...." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 13, 1902, page 5."Our School closes next week. Miss Ogden has taught a successful term of school. We have not heard a complaint and would be pleased to have her teach next term." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 6, 1902, page 4.
Miss Mabel Bradley returned to her home at Davis City yesterday after visiting a few days in this city with her cousin, Miss Kate Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 20, 1902, page 3.
"Miss Kate Ogden went to Chariton yesterday to visit over Sunday with her sister, Mrs. S.N. Dale." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 27, 1902, page 3.
"Miss Kate Ogden returned Tuesday from a week's visit at Chariton with her sister, Mrs. S.N. Dale." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, April 3, 1902, page 3.
"Miss Kate Ogden went to Garden Grove Saturday, Having contracted to teach a fall term of school east of Garden Grove, while waiting for the new school house to be completed." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, September 4, 1902, page 3.
"Miss Kate Ogden went to Humeston to visit friends over Sunday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, October 2, 1902, page 6.
"Miss Kate Ogden, of Leon, visited with her cousins, the Misses Bradley, in Davis City the past week." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, November 20, 1902, page 6.
"Teachers Meeting.
Program for teachers' meeting to be held at Garden Grove Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, December 12 and 13, 1902, at the school house:
Friday, 3:30 P.M.
Music.
Expression in the Public School...B.L. Nay
Discussion................................Adelaide Hoadley and Aurelle Zichey
Libraries in the Public Schools................................Kathleen Ogden
Discussion..Eli Hutchinson, Fanie Swope Music." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 11, 1902, page 4."County Superintendent McIntosh and Miss Kate Ogden went to Garden Grove Friday to attend the teachers' meeting in that city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 18, 1902, page 3.
"The meeting ws called to order at 3:45 p.m. by Prof. Lyon who was chosen chairman. Miss Adaline Hoadley was chosen Secy. After meeting was called to order all joined in singing America, the county Sept. made some announcements after which Mr. B. L. Nay of the Garden Grove schools, read an excellent paper entitled "Express Expression in the Public Schools." He empathasized the importance of expression in practical education and advocated Manual Training. In the discussion which was opened by Miss Hoadley all expressed themselves favorably tooward Manual Training but doublted the practicability of such an addition to the course of study in small schools. Some lively music by the high school and teachers after which a very practical and interesting paper on "Libraries in the Public Schools" was read by Miss kathleen Ogden of Leon. A brief history of libraries was given and then the problem of putting libraries in the schools and enforcing the present library law was taken up. Miss Ogden's own experience in giving an entertainment at the Crown school was of interest to the teachers. In the informal discussion which followed all expressed satisfaction with the excellence of the paper in that it gave the ideas of a teacher who practices what she preaches. The reading of this paper and its discussion found the school room in such darkness that Prof. Lyon lined the song for the singing which closed the meeting in good old Methodist church at 8 o'clock for the evening program." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 18, 1902, page 5.
"Miss Kathleen Ogden, of Leon came Sunday for a visit with Davis City friends" The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 25, 1902, page 4.
"SOUTH BUILDING
...3RD Grade-- Miss Kate Ogden, 23 pupils...." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 8, 1900, page 8."Miss Vivian Earley visited over Sunday in Leon a guest of her friend Miss Kate Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 1903, page 4.
"Two of the Leon school teachers, Misses Hattie Moore and kate Ogden, have been on the sick list the past week but both were able to resume their duties Monday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 19, 1903, page 8.
"Miss Getrude Sylvester, of Davis City, spent the latter part of last week in this city, the guest of Miss Kate Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, May 7, 1903, page 3.
"Miss Kathleen Ogden of the south side school, Leon, thae past month had the following pupils who received 100% every day on spelling: Roy Garrett, Aden Farnes, Leta Kern, Florence Coffia, Lester Webster, Ruth Farquhar, Earl Biddison, Wilma Caster, Frank Caster, Harold Smith, Fredie Kentner, Coral Matsler, Maudie Newman, Henry Martindale, Wessel Garret. The above pupils ere of the A class while the following are the members of the B class who were perfect in spelling: Vernon Wakefield, Chester Jenkins, Eliza Allard, Mabel Still, Henry Butler, Fern Bennett, Nellie Coons, Robert Combs, Hazel Coffin, Leland Lutz Margaet Smith, Nellie Cain Mae Pryor, Mae Hines" The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 4, 1903, page 2.
"Kate Ogden, of Leon, was the guest of Kate Cartwright over Sunday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, November 5, 1903, apge 9.
"Miss Ivan Beach and little daughter, of Pleasanton, visited a couple of days the latter part of last week in this city, guests of Miss Kate Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 24, 1903, page7.
Miss Kate Ogden spent a few days with friends at Davis City the latter part of last week." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 7, 1904, page 5.
"DAVIS CITY
Kate Ogden, of Leon, was in our city Friday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 7, 1904, page 9."Miss Kate Ogden was visiting Davis City friends last Saturday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 3, 1904, page 5.
"Miss Kate Ogden spent Sunday with friends at Davis City." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, May 26, 1904, page 5.
"Miss Mabel Bradley retur."n a few days in this city, the guest of Miss Kate Ogdened yesterday to her home at Davis City after visiting a few days in this city, the guest of Miss Kate Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 9, 1904, page 5.
"Harve Fry has moved into the Maxie property in the west part of town recently vacated by Mr. Ogden." Thursday July 7, 1901, page 9.
"Miss Kate Ogden departed Tuesday for Des moines, where whe will visit for several weeks with her sisters who reside in that city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 14, 1904, page 5.
"The Leon school board were greatly surprised on Monday to receive the resignation of Miss Kate Ogden who was elected principal of the south school building, Miss Ogden being compelled to resign on account of her health which has been very poor all summer. She has been at a sanitarium in Des Moines for several weeks, and to teach, but her physician advised her that she would have to take a long rest. Her successor will be elected at a meeting of the board to be held some time this week." Leon Reporter, Thursday, September 15, 1904, page 6.
"A report was circulated in this city Monday that Miss Kate Ogden had died in Des Moines, where she has been in a sanitarium for several months, but happily it was without foundation. Her father tells us she is getting along nicely and has improved so much that she expects to return home the last of this week." The leon Reporter, Thursday, November 3, 1904, page 6.
"Miss Kathleen Ogden who has been in a sanitarium in Des Moines for several months, returned Tuesday to the home of her parents in this city. Her many friends will be pleased to hear that her health is Greatly improved." The Leorn Reporter, Thursday, November 17, 1904, page 5.
"Miss Kate Ogden visited over Thanksgiving with relatives at Davis City." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 1, 1904, page 5.
"Mrs. Nora Biggs and Kate Ogden of Leon were guests of Mrs. Lillie McClaren last Thursday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 1, 1904, page 9.
"Miss Ethel Bowman went to Davis City Tuesday to attend the funeral of Bert Howell. Miss Kate Ogden supplied her place as teacher at the south school building." Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 23, 1905, page 5.
"The bi-county teachers' meeting at Lamoni last Friday and Saturday was well attended considering the weather which prevented many from attending and an interesting meeting was held. Some of the Participants on the program were unable to attend, but others were used to good advantage. Prof. Stewart of Graceland College made a fine address in place of Mayor McGinnis, of Leon, who was unable to be present. All of the Leon teachers except Miss Allen who was sick, attended the meeting with Prof. Pierce. Others who went from Leon to attend the meeting were county superintendent Hutchinson, Misses Kathleen Ogden, Ella Grogan, Helen and Linnie and Agnes Shell." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 23, 1905, page 7.
"The Leon school board, realizing that an assistant was needed in the High School, has elected Miss Kate Ogden of this city as second assistant and music teacher, the intention being to have her divide her time between the high school and in teaching music in the various grades. Miss Ogden was for severl years one of the valued teachers in the Leon public schools and was last year elected as principal of the south school but was compelled to resign before school , on account of her health, and spent a year in recovering her health. The board did a wise act in employing her and she will prove a favorite with pupils and patrons." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, May 25, 1905, page 6.
"Miss Mabel Bradley returned Saturday to her home at Kellerton after visiting a few days in this city with her cousin, Miss Kate Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 8, 1905, page 5.
"A GRADE.....Kathleen Ogden, Leon." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 22, 1905, page 2.
"At a meeting of the Leon School board held last Friday evening, Miss Ogden, who was recently elected to the position of assistant in the high school and music teacher, was transferred to the third grade at the south building, which she formerly taught, taking the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Irma Allen, who is to be married the coming week. The board also accepted the resignation of Miss Mate Parrish who has taught the eight grade at the south building for a number of years, Miss Parrish having accepted a position as teacher in the public school at Worthington, Minn., where she will recieve a larger salary than is paid in the Leon schools. The board will elect teachers for the two vacancies on the third Monday in July." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 22, 1905, page 6.
"Another party of campers going to Davis City the latter part of this week , is misses Hattie Haskett and Kathleen Ogden of this city, Miss Grace Bullock, of Dais City, Messrs. E.E. Bell, Eli Hutchinson and Frank Farquhar. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Frazier, of Davis City, will do the honors as chaperons." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, Jul 27, 1905, page 6.
"A jolly party of young folks took possession of the camp vacated at Davis City last Friday by Messrs. Rowell, Vogt, Hurst and Hull, and rechristened the camp "Camp Leon--Eight Rounders" and it is certainly well named. In the party are Messrs. Frank Farquhar, E.E. Bell and Eli Hintchinson, and Misses Hattie Haskett, Kathleen Ogden and Grace Bullock, the party being chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Frazier, of Davis City. They expect to break camp next Monday." The leon Reporter, Thursday, August 3, 1905, page 6.
"County superintendent Eli Hutchinson and Miss Kate Ogden are attending the state fair this week. Their friends palyed them a mean trick at the depot Monday by showering them with rice but it was afalse alarm." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 31, 1905, page 5.
A prenuputial reception was held at the home of Miss Kate Ogden Monday evening, in honor of Miss Ethel Bowman, who will be married the coming mnth, the guests being her fellow teachers in the leon public schools. During the evening a mock wedding was performed, the bride and groom being represented by Miss Ophie Clark and Mrs. Josphine Barquist, the latter of Des moines. Dainty refreshments were werved during the evening." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, November 30, 1905.
"Misses Kate Ogden and Harriet Metier, two of the Leon teachers attended the teachers' meeitng at Garden Grove last Thursday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 21, 1905, page 7.
"Miss Kate Ogden went to Des moines Monday to visit her sister, Mrs. Josphine Barquist, and attend the State Teachers' Associationn meeting." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 28, 1905, page 5.
"Prof. Eli Hutchinson, E.E. BEll, Misses Kate Ogden and Hattie Hasket spent Suday at Davis City, guests at the home of Clarence Frazier." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, February 22, 1906,page 5.
"Miss margaret Hurst gave a kitchen shower at her home Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Hattie Haskett who is to married to Mr. Edgar E. Bell on next Wednesday, which was attended by a large number of guests, who showered the bride to be with all kinds of kitchen ware. Refreshments were served and a delightful evening spent, at which the bride was toasted in a novel manner bu Miss Kate Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, March 15, 1906, page 6.
"Eli Hutchinson and Ed Bell and Misses Kate Ogden and Hattie Haskett and Mrs. Josephine Barquist spent Sunday with friend at Van Wert." Leon Repoerter, Thursday, November 30, 1905, page 5. accepted an offer to teach the coming year in the public schools at Lusk, Wyoming, at a big increase in salary over what is paid in this city. Miss Ogden is one of the best instructors ever employed in this city and we are sorry to see her leave." Leon Reporter, Thursday, April 19, 1906, page 6.
"Miss Kate Ogden was not an applicant for re-election as one of the teachers in Leon public schools, having
"School Teachers Elected,
At a special meeting of the Leon scholl board held Saturday morning, the teachers for next year were elected all of the present teachers being re-elceted with the exception of Misses Kate Ogden and May Carter, who were not applicants, Miss Ogden having accepted a position at Lusk, Wyoming, and Mis Caster expects to attend college the coming year to further prepare herself as a teacher." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 1906, page 2."Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Bell and Prof. Eli Hutchinson and Miss Kate Ogden, spent Sunday at Woodland, guests of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Coonyz." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 7, 1906, page 5.
"Miss Kate Ogden departed Saturday for a several weeks visit with friends in St. Joe and Kansas City." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 14, 1906, page 5.
"Miss Anna Radnich and Mrs. kate Frazier very pleasantly entertained the Pricilla club at the beautiful home of the latter in east Davis City, Monday evening, in honor of Miss Gertrude Sylvester, of Montana. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening. The out of town guests were Stephen Varga and wife, Miss Kate Ogden and Eli Hutchinson, of Leon, and Miss Anna Kirwin, of Des Moines." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 12, 1906, page 9.
"Mrs. C.P. Brant of Garden Grove, was visiting with Miss Kate Ogden in this city Monday, being on her way to Iowa City to attend the grand temple of Rathbone Sisters being held there this week." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 1906, page 5.
"Miss Millicent Robertson, of Belle Plains, Mo., who was visiting her friend Miss Kathleen Ogden in this city, went to Garden Grove Monday to visit a few days." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 16, 1906, page 5.
"Miss Millicent Roberts returned Friday to her home at Belle Plain, Mo., after a pleasant visit in this city with her friend, Miss Kathleen Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 23, 1906, page 5.
"A jolly party of ladies enjoyed a picnic at Caster's Lake Wednesday afternoon of last week, complimentary to Mrs. Harry Lyman, of Washington, Kas., abd Mrs. Geo. Gardner, of Elbert, Colo. Those present were: Misses Bertha Peck, Adda Crawford, Katie Grogan, Ella Grogan, Daisy Sell, Jeanie Hickman, Kathleen Ogden, Albena Crawford, Margaret Crawford, Mrs. Roy Stout, and Mrs. Roscoe Oney." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 30, 1906, page 6.
"Popular Leon Lady Mrries in Wyoming.
friends in this city have received announcement cards of the wedding of Miss Kathleen Mae Ogden to Mr. Albert Rochelle, at Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Friday, June 7, 1907. The bride is one of Leon's most popular and acomplished youg ladies. For several years she was one of the teachers in the Leon public schools, and last fall went to Lusk, Wyoming, as a teacher in the public schools at that place at an advanced salary. Here she met her future husband, who is a wealthy ranch owner residing at Lusk. Immediately after the wedding the happy couple left on a wedding trip to Denver and other points, and will make their home at Lusk. Many friends in this city extend hearty congratulations and wish them unbounded prosperity and happiness." The Leon Repoeter, Thursday, June 13, 1907, page 2."Albert Rochell and wife, of Taylorville, Wyoming, arrived Friday on a visit to Mrs. Rochelle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city. Mrs. Rochelle will be remembered as Miss Kate Ogden, a former popular young lady of this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, November 21, 1907, page 5.
"Albert Rochelle and wife of Taylorsville, Wyoming, who are visiting at the home of Mrs. Rochelle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city, were visiting with friends at Davis City Saturday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, November 29, 1907, page 5.
"Mrs. Albert Rochelle and little daughter, of Taylorsville, Wyoming, arrived Saturday evening to visit a few weeks in this city at the home of her parents, Mr. Mrs. Wm. Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, October 21, 1909, page 7.
"Mrs. Katherine Rochelle, of Lusk, Wyoming, and her mother Mrs. Wm. Ogden, of Leon were Davis City visitors Friday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, November 4, 1909, page 12.
"Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rochelle and children, of Lusk, Wyoming, came Saturday evening for a short visit at the home of Mrs. Rochelle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city. Mr. Rochelle left Monday to attend to some business matters in Des Moines. Mrs. Rochelle was formerly Miss Kate Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, October 5, 1911, page 5.
"Mrs. Albert Rochelle, of Lusk, Wyoming, who is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city, went to Garden Grove Saturday and visited a few days with friends." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, October 12, 1911, page 5.
"Mr. and Mrs. C.P.Brant and Mrs. Kate Ogden Rochelle and daughter, visited Sunday at the H.S. Miller home." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, October 12, 1911, page 11.
"Mrs. Albert Rochelle and children, who have been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city departed Monday morning for this city, departed Monday morning for their home at Lusk, Wyoming." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, October 19, 1911, page 5.
"From Wyoming
Lusk, Wyo., March 26, 1912. Editor Reporter--Enclosed please find money order for subscription renewal for The Reporter. I read with pleasure the letter from Rev. Hopkins of Casper, Wyoming, and Mr. Agrber, of Cheyenne, both formerly of Leon. I note they are as enthusuastic over Wyoming as myself. The poetry contributed by Rev. Hopkins, as to why the groudhog left Wyoming, because "the sun shines all the time," especially appeals to me, and has helped to inspire me to submit the following:There is a sunshine germ in Wyoming
Which surpasses radium so great;
In can not be transpoeted.
It lives within the state.There's sunshine in the people,
It pereates the air;
It penetrates the soil,
You see it everywhere.You're sure to be inoculated.
We guarantee it "to take,"
If you'll come and breathe the ozone,
in this the sunshine state.,Where opportunity is greatest,
Your fortune to begin;
No longer is a marvel,
You have the "sunshine grin."Horace Greeley's admonition,
Is surely at its best;
The time was ne'er more opportune,
For "the young man to go west."Where there is room for thought and action,
Room to think and do,
This sunshine germ condition,
Brings out the best in you.The Wyoming of the future,
is beginning to unfold;
And display her untold riches,
In resources manifold.Her soil is filled with minerals,
Of every rank and name;
Their endless productios,
With the irrigation ditch,
Prove a great adventure,
And make the nvestor rich.Should you prefer 'dryfarming,"
With its methods new,
The government will present
Three twenty acres for you.There's the stock raising business,
To this, we are not asleep;
Wyoming ranking first,
In production of sheep.If you are inclined to be skeptical,
Bordering on doubt;
Come breathe a whiff of sunshine germs,
And get yourself thawed out.There's the minister of Casper,
The dry farmer near Cheyenne;
Some of you remember
I married a "sheep Man."The occupation makes no difference,
When the germ is in pate,
You're bound to be a "booster,"
When you're in "the sunshine state."Kathleen Ogden Rochelle, Lusk, Wyoming" The Leon Reporter, Thursday, April 4, 1912, page 17.
"Former Decatur County People Jollify at Lush, Wyoming.
From the Lusk, Wyoming Herald, we clip the following account of a reception given by Mrs. Albert Rochelle, who will be remembered as Miss Kate Ogden, a former resident of Lusk.
On Wednesday evening of this week Mrs. Albert Rochelle entertained the people of Lusk, who have com from Decatur county, Iowa--her former home.
Though the affair was very informal, the clever hostess made it one of the occations that will be long remembered by every one present. It was an evening of intimate friendly, good cheer; the conversation centering upon the days, the places and the friendship of the old home.
Mrs. Wlater Crinklaw rendered a group of beautiful songs and after a much enjoyed luncheon, all sang "Auld Lang Syne," and regretfully made their adieus.
The Decatur county people present, were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crinklaw, Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Weisly, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Rowell, Mr. Edgar Rowell, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rochelle." The Leon Reporter, Thursday February 19, 1920, page 2."Mrs. Kathryn Roeschell and two sons of Lusk, Wyoming, and Mrs. Mary Ogden of Des Moines, Iowa, were guests of Mrs. M.F. Brady in Nauvoo." Daily Gate City and Constitution-Democrat, Thursday, July 1, 1920, page 6.
"Mrs. Albert Rochelle and sons Ogen and Marion, of Lusk Wy.., and Mrs. Mary Ogden, of Des Moines., were the guests of W.R. Honce and family for the week-end." Daily Gate City and Constitution-Democrat, Thursday, July 1, 1920, page 8.
Kathleen was elected to the Wyoming State Legislature as a democrat in 1926 and 1932 representing the City of Lusk, Niobrara County. As a member of the legislature she introduced a bill creating Wyoming Day as December 10th.
There's an Equality State called Wyoming, away out in the West
The state of my adoption, the one that I love best
Where there is a kindred spirit that permeates the air
Like an aura sublime, you feel it everywhere
In these wide open spaces, there's room to think and do
Where men bold Nature faces, will develop the best in you
Thus in our territorial Constitution a new idea gave
Equal suffage to the Women of Wyoming
Which swept like an advancing wave.
All the states of this great country soon fell in line
With the Wyoming idea.... and embraced it's example fine
All honor to these pioneers, who saw fit to give
Women the privilege to develop courage, faith and initiative
Many worthy personalities present themselves in review
But I prefer to eulogize, the women the public never knew
The women on the homesteads, the women on the plains
The Women on the ranches, who bore the brunt and pains
Of pioneering life on Wyoming's frontier
Who lacked the opportunity to do
Today's heralded accomplishments, which they prepared for you
Those true and patient women, who spent many lonesome day
Out on the wind swept prairies, and had the will to stand and stay
They helped build a home in the wilderness
To carve a state upon a crest
We call it Wonderful Wyoming, the one we love the best
So December 10th is set aside, that we may pause and meditate
On the heritage left by our pioneers, a splendid guide to our estate
Their work lives on, it cannot die, it shall not pass away
Let us keep faith and carry on, the brave won spirit of yesterday!
Kathleen M. Ogden Rochelle"Kathleen (Ogden) Rochelle
Kathleen Rochelle
(November 20, 1877 - May 2, 1958)The Lusk Herald
May 1958Mrs. Albert Rochelle, Niobrara Pioneer and Legislator, Dies in Casper Friday
Mrs. Albert Rochelle, 80, Niobrara and Wyoming pioneer and former member of the State Legislature, died in the Natrona County Memorial Hospital at Casper Friday evening after a short illness.The community of Rochelle in northwestern Niobrara County is named after Mr. Rochelle. He died February 15, 1957. Rochelles lived in Lusk for many years. The C. W. Spacht home on south Main was originally built by Rochelles for their home.
Mrs. Rochelle was a woman of many “firsts” and most of them directly concerned the welfare and development of Niobrara. She was the first primary teacher in Lusk, the first woman on the board of education in Lusk, first president of the original Parent-Teacher Association in Lusk, and the first woman member of the Legislature to come from Niobrara County.
Mrs. Rochelle was born Kathleen Ogden in Leon, Iowa, November 20, 1877. She was reared there and attended normal schools in Iowa.
She taught in primary schools in Leon for eight years before deciding to come west. She chose Wyoming because that state granted women the right to vote, and Mrs. Rochelle was a strong advocate of woman suffrage.
Married In 1907
She was Lusk’s first primary teacher, from 1906 to 1907. On June 7, 1907, she was married to Albert Rochelle who died February 15, 1957, only a few months before their 50th wedding anniversary.She was President of the Lusk Reading Club, and first president of the Lusk Civic Improvement Club. During her term of office the Carnegie Library was established in Lusk.
During the First World War she was a member of the Niobrara Council of National Defense, a member of the Food Administration Committee, and vice county chairman of the American Red Cross.
In 1918 she was the first woman elected to the school board of Lusk. The following year she became president of the first local Parent Teacher Association in that area. Four years later, she served as state president of the Wyoming PTA for three years. From 1919 to 1923 she was also recording secretary of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Elected To Legislature
In 1926 she ran and was elected to the State Legislature from Niobrara County, the fifth woman in Wyoming to be thus honored. A fellow legislator said of her, “Mrs. Rochelle had quite a fine influence in many ways. We are proud of her.” And February 12 of that year she addressed the assembly on “Lincoln in the Home.”The Rochelles moved to Natrona County in 1927 and lived on a ranch near Arminto. In 1932 she was again elected to the Legislature on the Democratic ticket and re-elected two years later.
She was the first president of the Natrona County Wool Growers Auxiliary. She was also a charter member of Chapter I of PEO at Lusk serving as president in 1927. She later belonged to the Casper chapter.
She had served as president of the Casper Women’s Club.
A member of St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, she belonged to the Altar and Rosary Society of that church.
Surviving are six children, Ogden J. of Pacific Palisades, Calif., Marion F. and Rodney James both of Casper; Curtis William, Rawlins; Mrs. George Angelovic of Green River, and Mrs. Emmett Osborne of Riverton. There are also 15 grandchildren.
Recitation of the Rosary took place at the Bustard Funeral Home Monday at 8 p.m. High Requiem Mass was performed Tuesday at 9:30 at St. Anthony’s Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas F. O’Reily officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery." 1958.
Kate married Albert Rochelle, son of Joseph Rochelle and Margaret Ann Miller, on 7 Jun 1907 in Cheyenne, , Wyoming, USA. Albert was born on 29 Mar 1869 in Dallas Center, Decatur, Iowa, USA. He died on 15 Feb 1957 in Casper, Natrona, Wyoming, USA. He was buried in Feb 1957 in Highland Cemetery, Casper, Wyoming, USA.
They had the following children.
249 M i Ogden Joseph Rochelle was born on 24 Jun 1908 in Douglas, Converse, Wyoming, USA. He died on 24 Feb 1971 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. He was buried on 18 May 1971 in Willimette National Cemetery, Portland, , Oregon, USA.
"Mrs. E.E. Bell received a telgram Friday annoucing the birth of a ten pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rochelle, of Lusk, Wyoming. Mrs. Lusk will be remembered as a former very popular young lady of this city. The youngster has been named Ogden Joseph Rochelle." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 2, 1908, page 6.
Moved to Bakersfield, California and was in the newspaper business. According to the Social Security Death Index, Ogden died in February 1971 with Los Angeles ,California 90025, being his last residence.
MSGT US ARMY WORLD WAR IIOgden married Alice Murle Mettz on 24 Nov 1934 in Casper, Natrona, Wyoming, USA. The marriage ended in divorce. Alice was born on 21 Jan 1914 in Norborne, Carroll, Missouri, USA. She died on 15 Dec 1995 in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, USA. Ogden also married Rose McMasters Powers, daughter of Hiram Powers and Rose, on 4 Mar 1944 in Winter Park, Orlando, Orange, Florida, USA. Rose was born on 22 Jan 1889 in Buffalo, Eire, New York, USA. She died on 23 Mar 1974 in , Los Anegeles, California, USA. She was buried in Willimette National Cemetery, Portland, , Oregon, USA. + 250 M ii Marion Francis Rochelle was born on 11 Dec 1910. He died on 19 May 1998. + 251 M iii Rodney James Rochelle was born on 24 Jan 1914. He died on 1 Mar 1993. + 252 M iv Curtis William Rochelle was born on 12 Jun 1915. He died on 9 Apr 2005. + 253 F v Margaret Mae Rochelle was born on 2 Sep 1916. She died on 6 Nov 2007. + 254 F vi Virjean Alberta Rochelle was born on 25 Jan 1918. She died on 13 Jul 1998.
97. Josephine Amilda "Josie" Ogden (Mary Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born in Mar 1880 in Pleasanton, Decatur, Iowa, USA. She died in 1947 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. She was buried in 1947 in Woodland Cemetery, DesMoines, Polk, Iowa, USA.
"Miss Josie Ogden, of Decatur county, Ia., is visiting her uncle, James Ogden and family. Mr. Ogden went to Keokuk to meet her Wednesday." Nauvoo Independent, August 6, 1897.
"Miss Josie Ogden attended a millinery opening in Keokuk last week." Nauvoo Independent, March 18, 1898.
"---The Harris-Emery department store at Des moines, Ia., was destroyed by fire Tuesday, causing a loss of $350,000. Miss Josie Ogden, formerly of this city, was employed in the store." Nauvoo Independent, October 6, 1899.
"Josephine Ogden returned to Des Moines Tuesday, having spent the holidays at her home near Pleasanton. She is one of the popular salesladies in Harris Emery's store." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 4, 1900, page 12.
"Miss Josie Ogden, one of the popular head salesladies in Harris-Emery Co.'s store at Des Moines, came Friday to spend her vacation with her parents and many friends in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 1900, page 12.
"MATRIMONIAL.
Barquist-Ogden.
Mr. Harry Lawrence Barquist and Miss Josphine Amilda Ogden were married in the residence of Father Flavin, who performed the impressive ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives. Last evening Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Barqist gave a reception from 8 to 11 o'clock to their friends as a compliment to their son, Mr. Harry Lawrence Barquist and wife, at their home 1217 High street. The home for the occation was made especially attractive, florally speaking, by the arrangement of pink roses and smilax adorning the mantel and placed in thevases that were arranged in the parlors. Receiving the eighty guests were Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Barquist, the latter gowned in white organd; Mrs. W.M. Ogden, of Leon, Iowa, mother of the bride, wearing a black silk grenadine over tattera; the bride and groom assisted by the brides sisters, Misses Grace and Kathleen Ogden of Leon, Iowa. The bride, Mrs. Harry Lawrence Barquist, wore her wedding gown of white French batiste, the bodies having a valeneiennes lace berthe. The mandolin club in the library furnished music during the evening. Refreshments were served in the dining room by Misses Jennie Collins, Iona James, Gertrude Geneva, Bessie Brennan, Ida Bottomand Mrs. Clifford Voorheese. Thfly and May Nelson. The center polished table appointments consisted of battenburg lace piece, on which rested a tall cut cut glass vase filled with pink and white carnations and wood ferns. The sideboard was florally adorned with pink and white carnations miss Hattie Geneva pinned a pink carnation on each guest on leaving the dining room. Mr. and Mrs. Barquist will go to housekeeping at 644 Twelfth street and will be home after July 1. Mr. Barquist is one of the young business men of Des Mounes, of the firm of St. John & Barquist. The presents received were costly and elegant.--Register and Laeder, June 23." Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 30, 1904, page 2."Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Barquist and Miss Grace Ogden, of Des Moines, came Monday to visit a few days at the home of the ladies parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 29, 1904, page5.
Mrs. Josephine Barquist returned Friday to her home in Des Moines after a holiday visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden in this city." Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 5, 1905, page 5.
"Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barquist, of Des Moines, came Monday for a short visit in this city at the homeof Mrs. Barqist's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden of south Leon. Mr. Barquist was here figuring on the roofing contract for the new court house." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 31, 1907, page 5.
Mrs. Josephine Barquist, of Des Moines, and Mrs. Grace West of St. Paul, Minn., arrived Saturday for a visit at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden in this city," The Leon Reporter, Thursday, May 14, 1908, page 5.
"Mrs. Josephine Barquist, of Des Moines, came Tuesday to visit a few days in this city at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 13, 1910, page 5.
"Mrs. H.L. Barquist returned Friday to her home in Des Moines after visiting for a few days in this city at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 20, 1910, page 5.
"Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barquist, of Des Moines, are spending the holidays in this city at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden." Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 29, 1910, page 5.
"Mrs. Harry Barquist returned Saturday to her home in Des Moines after visiting a few days in this city at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 3, 1911, page 7.
"Mrs. Harry Barquist returned to her home at Des moines Monday after a week's visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city." Leon Reporter, Thursday, January 11, 1912, page 5.
"Mrs. Josephine Barquist, who was visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city, returned to her home in Des Moines and will spend weeks there." The Leon Repporter, Thursday, March 7, 1912, page 7.
Josie married Harry Lawrence Barquist, son of George Lewis Barquist and Harriett "Hattie", on 21 Jun 1904 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. Harry was born on 31 Oct 1879 in , , Iowa, USA. He died in 1948 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. He was buried in 1948 in Woodland Cemetery, DesMoines, Polk, Iowa, USA.
"Harry Barquist, of Des Moines was an over-Sunday visitor at the home of Wm. Ogden in this city." Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 22, 1901, page 3.
According to the 1920 census his father was from Sweden and his mother from Illinois.
They had the following children.
+ 255 M i George Lewis Barquist was born on 12 Jan 1913. He died on 7 Sep 2008.
98. Grace Ellen Ogden (Mary Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 21 Nov 1881 in Pleasanton, Decatur, Iowa, USA. She died on 6 Jan 1974 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. She was buried in Jan 1974 in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Cook.Illinois, USA.
"Misses Cora Cochran and Grace Ogden were visiting Lamoni Friday." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, April 12, 1900, page 12.
""The District School at blueberry Corners."
The graduating class of the Leon High School, assisted by High School pupils, will present the above laughable farce at the opera house on Friday evening of this week. The proceeds of the entertainment will be used for purchasing apparatus and reference books fo use in the Leon High School and the entertainment should be liberally patronized. It will be an evening of old fashioned fun. Admission 15 and 20 cents. Reserved seats on sale at Van Warden's. PROGRAM. CHARACTERS...... Miranda......Grace Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, May 16, 1901, page 12."Miss Cora Sylvester, of Davis City, is in this city visiting with her friend Miss Grace Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 26, 1901, page 3.
"Miss Dine Jackson, of Davis City, came Tuesday to visit a few days with Miss Grace Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, Febrary 27, 1902, page 3.
"Misses Kate and Grace Ogden spent Sunday with Davis City friends." The Leon reporter, Thursday, April 10, 1902.
"The Graduating Class.
An ususually large class will graduate this year from the Leon high school, there being 22 members, 8 of which finish the classical course and 14 the English course. The following are the graduates: CLASSIACL COURSE--Roy Ilsley, Florence Finley, Grace Wallace, Myra Cesler, Carrie Albaugh, Marian Stockey, Pearl Pryor, Margaret Brown. ENGLISH COURSE--Lyda Epperly, May Gibson, Leslie Sprague, Mayme Sales, Mattie Owens, Sadie Johnson, Lon Smith, Ethel Cruishank, Mary Gilham, Anga Sears, Grace Ogden, Bess Cowden, Jesse Waight, Lloyd Convey. The graduating exercises will be held at the opera hall on Thursday evening, May 29, and instead of the old fashioned orations there will be an address by some prominent speaker." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, May 15, 1902, page 11."Miss Grace Ogden of Leon is spending the week in this city, a guest of her sister, Mrs. S.N.Dale.--Chariton Democrat." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 10, 1902, page 3.
"Miss Grace ogden returned Monday from a visit of several weeks at Chariton with her sister, Mrs. S.N. Dale." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 31, 1902, page 3.
"Miss Dot Carroll, of Chariton, arrived yesteday to visit a few days with Miss Grace Ogden:" The Leon Repoerter, Thursday, August 14, 1902, page 3.
"Miss Grace Ogden was a passenger for Des Moines yesterday where she will visit a few days with her sister." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, September 18, 1902, page 3.
"Miss Grace Ogden who is employed as bookeeper with the Daily News at Des Moines, came Tuesday to spend a couple of weeks with her parents in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, August 13, 1903, page 2.
"Miss Grace Ogden returned Friday to Des Moines, where she is employed as bookeeper with the Des Moines Daily News, after spending a two weeks vacation at the home of her parents in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, AAugust 27, 1903, page 7.
"Miss Grace Ogden and her friend, Mr. George White, of Des moiines, visited over Christmas at the home of her father, Wm. Ogden, in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, December 31, 1903, page 5.
"Miss Grace Ogden visited Sunday with Firends at Lamoni." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, September 1904, page 5.
"Miss Grace Ogden returned Thursday to Des Moines to resume her duties as bookeeper for the Des Moines Daily News after spending a short vacation at he home of her father, Wm. Ogden, in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday September 8, 1904, page 5.
Mr. and Mrs. I.C. West, of Kansas City, came Sunday for a short visit in this city at the home of Mrs. West's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, of south Leon. Mr. West is business manager of the Kansas City World." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 26, 1906, page 5.
Mrs. I.C. West, of St. Paul, who has been visiting for several weeks at the ome of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, left last Saturday for Des Moines and after a few days visit with relatives in that city will return to her home in St. Paul." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 4, 1908, page 6.
"Mrs. I.C. West, who has been here visiting a couple of weeks at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, left Thursday afternoon for her home in Minneapolis, Minn., stopping to visit a few days with relatives and friends in Des Moines and Davenport." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 15, 1909, page 5.
Mrs. I.C. West, of Chicago, came Saturday to visit a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, Jul 14, 1910, page 5.
"Mrs. I.C. West, of Chicago, came Monday evening to visit a few days in this city at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden." The Leon Reporter, Thursday, June 8, 1911, page 5.
Mrs. I.C. West, of Chicago, who was visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, in this city, went to Lamoni Thursday evening for a short visit with friends. She returned to her home in Chicago Monday." Thursday, June 15, 1911m, page 5.
OGDEN, MRS. GRACE WEST, 02, housewife, 4l4l Perry St., Chicago,Illinois. 1913 Roster of Alumni for Leon High School.
Grace married Ivan Cyrus West, son of Royal A. West and Mary A. Spect, on 23 Mar 1905 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. The marriage ended in divorce. Ivan was born on 3 Apr 1883 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. He died on 8 Jun 1942 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. He was buried on 12 Jun 1942 in Memorial Park, Niles, Cook County, Illinois, USA.
Ivan owned a collection agency.
They had the following children.
+ 256 M i William Ogden West was born on 11 Oct 1911. He died on 15 Feb 2000.
100. Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Brady (Michael Francis , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 29 Feb 1868 in Sonora, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died on 15 Jun 1966 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. She was buried in Oakwood Cemetary, Hamilton, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
"Mrs. W.M. Honce and daughter, of Hamilton, Ills., and Miss Della Brady, of Nauvoo, Ills., are guests at the homeof Wm. Ogden in this city." Leon Reporter, Thursday, July 31, 1902, page 3.
"Minnie Brady Honce
Down where the great wild rapids flow,
All 'round the banks where trumpet vines
blow.
In a garden, fair to view,
Bloomed Minnie, a lovely flower.But now in a garden, fair to view,
Where opened one bud, now bloon two;
Minnie and Beulah, no sweeter flowers,
E'er grew together in earthly bowers.Retired, far from the great world's noise,
Minnie and Beulah hold equable poise;
Praying the Lord to unite them in soul,
With a Father in Heaven, to reach the great
goal."The Happy Girls of St. Mary's, by Mother Ottilia Hoeveller O.S.B., St. Mary's Convent, Nauvoo, Illinois, 1913.
"Miss Nannie Walther of your City visited Misses Anna and Minnie Brady." Nauvoo Independent, December 10, 1886.
"...Miss Julia Moffitt was the guest of Misses Anna and Minnie Brady the latter part of last week, returning to Keokuk Sunday...June 7th, 1887. GERTIE." Nauvoo Independent, June 10, 1887.
Sonora Siftings
"Miss Minnie E. Brady and Wm. R. Honce were married last Wednesday afternoon at your city by Rev. Father Reimbold. Both young folks are well known around here and have many friends who wich them success through life. On returning to the bride's home a delicious supper was served to about seventy guests, prepared by the bride's mother. The received many handsome presents. We will give a list of those we remember: Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomas, napkins; Mr. and Mrs. Joohn Marshall, silver cake basket; Mr. and Mrs. Thad. Thomas, silver teaspoons; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Loring, silver fruit knives; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brant, silver cake basket; tom Scannell, silver pickle caster; Miss Gussie Severs, silver teaspoons; Scannell Bros., silver fruit basket; Mr. and Mrs. L. Geiger, lamp; Mr. and Mrs. J. Bennett, table linnen; Geo. Scannell, plush box, writing paper; Jim Ogden, toilet case; Mamie Faulkner, glass set; Josie and Arthur Bolton, lamp; Mr. and Mrs. McCandless, table linnen and towels; Ollie Loring, plush box; Mr. and Mrs. T. V.(N.) Moffitt, g;lass fruit dish; Wm. Ogden, plush album; Stella McCandless, silver onyx celery holder; Tom McCrory and sisters, lamp; Grandma Brady, glass fruit dish and bedspread; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Durant, lamp; Zone Wilson, sugar spoon; Mary Moffitt napkins, Lulu Kendall, pair vases; Frank Datin and sisters, smoking set; Little Della Brady, lamp; Mary and Cora Bennett, wine glasses and server..." Nauvoo Independent, December 6, 1889."---Mrs. Wm. Honce of Montebello township, is reported to be ill, being afflicted with the measles." Nauvoo Independent, March 17, 1899.
Obituary - "Mrs. Honce, 98, dies Tuesday in Chicago Hamilton, Ill. - Mrs. Mary E. Honce, former resident of Hamilton, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday in Chicago, at the age of 98. Mrs. Honce died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Gotschall, where she has made her home the last 15 years. She was born in Sonora township, Hancock county, on Feb. 29 1868, the daughter of Michael and Mary Smith Brady. On November 27, 1889 at Nauvoo, she married to William R. Honce who preceded her in death in 1940. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Harry (Beulah) Gotschall of Chicago, a brother, James T. Brady of Kansas City, two sisters, Miss Clara Brady and Mrs. Grace Shepherd both of Kansas City, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Honce was a member of the Royal Neighbors. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's church with the Rev. Edward E. Kusch officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Lamporte Funeral Home."
Was called Minnie."James Ogden's wagon of old relics was a very creditable affair and was a very interesting as well as appropriate feature of the parade. It took considerrable time to gater the relics and James was just the man to do it. Mr. Ogden wishes through the INDEPENDENT to thank all those who loaned the use of relics. Following is a list of relics and the owners: William Jackson, hand irons; Philip Horton, sickle; Amos Pilkington, shake knife; Thomas N. Moffitt, broad ax; Lewis Bush, cradle; Mrs. J. J. Moffitt, sheep shears and frow; George Lane, crain; Mack Newton, bames, powder horn and saddle bags; Joseph Ochsner, rifle; Mrs. Ogden, smoothing iron, candle sticks, and snuffers; James Ogden, chair, Dutch oven and hooks, and sythe, hackles, gourds, old pot, cow bell, corn, Johnny cake and canteen; Mrs. Mary Bruegger, small spinning wheel and wool; Lewis Brueger, ox yokes; Mrs. Wm. Honce, big spinning wheel and reel; James Lindsey, ox horns; Mrs. Geo. LaCroix, wool; Mrs. L. A. Hobbs, pumpkin." Nauvoo Independent, September 1, 1893.
"A jolly crowd of people were pleasantly entertained at the home of W. R. Honce and wife, Monday evening, in honor of John Ogden of Pleasanton, Iowa, who has been visiting here." Nauvoo Independent, January 3, 1896.
"Mrs. W.R. Honce is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Brady, in Nauvoo." Daily Gate City and Constitution-Democrat, Thursday, July 1, 1920, page 8.
Minnie married William R. Honce, son of William H. Honce and Sarah Jane McBroom, on 27 Nov 1889 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. William was born on 22 Jun 1866 in Hamilton, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 21 Jan 1940 in Hamilton, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
"The party given at the residence of Will Honce a week ago Thursday night was well attended. All present seemed to enjoy themselves. At about twelve o'clock the music and dancing ceased for a short time, and the guests were invited to the dining room, where jis excellent wife had prepared a nice supper of which all done justice." Nauvoo Rustler, January 27, 1890.
William is listed as a farmer in the 1900 census. By 1910 William is listed as a merchant owning a feed store and in 1920 he is listed as a plumber owning a shop."Died.
Tuesday, at 8 a. m., at his home in Montebello township, W. H. Honce, aged 79 years and two weeks. The deceased was a native of new Jersey and moved to this county when quite young. He is survived by his wife and following children: Mrs. John Marshall, of Monmouth, Ill.; Mrs. Henry Thomas, Mrs. Thad Thomas, Mrs. George Phillipps, of Elvaston, and one son William. The deceased was a gentleman of honest and upright character, well known and highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral occurred from his residence, Wednesday at 2 p. m., conducted by the Presbyterian minister of Elvaston. The interment, which was witnessed by a large gathering of friends, was at the curry graveyard." Nauvoo Independent, August 4, 1899.
They had the following children.
+ 257 F i Beulah Mary Honce was born on 9 Feb 1898. She died on 25 Feb 1983.