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the work of early development and upbuilding here, and the success which crowned his efforts was but the merited reward of untiring industry and un- remitting energy. His wife proved a true companion and helpmate to him, bravely and cheerfully meeting the many hardships incident to life in an un- settled and undeveloped region. Her demise occurred in the year 1897.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. John Heberling were born the following children : George C., whose birth occurred in Ohio on the 28th of February, 1837, and who is now practicing law in Seattle, Washington; Hiram S., of this review; Mary J., who was born in Pennsylvania in 1843, gave her hand in marriage to D. J. Osborn and now resides in California; Margaret, whose birth occurred in Pennsylvania in 1845 and who is the wife of Hiram Coleman, of Tekamah, Nebraska; John M., who was born in Pennsylvania in 1847 and makes his home in Seattle, Washington ; Henry A., who was born in Ohio in 1849 and now resides in Cali- fornia ; Junius L., born in Ohio in 1851, who passed away in 1905; Anna, whose birth occurred in Ohio in 1853 and who died in 1894; Charlotte, who was born in Iowa in 1855 and now resides in Marion, this state; and Alice, who was born in Iowa in 1857 and now lives in Iowa City, this state. George C. Heberling, the eldest of the family, read law with Judge J. Hilsinger and after being admitted to the bar was elected to the Iowa legislature for two terms. Later he served as chairman of the Iowa state republican central committee for one term and was then made United States marshal for the northern district of Iowa with head- quarters at Dubuque.
Hiram S. Heberling, who was a youth of thirteen when he accompanied his parents on their removal to this county, gave his father the benefit of his services in the work of the home farm until he enlisted as a soldier of the Union army on the 5th of May, 1861, joining Company B of the First Iowa Cavalry as a private under Captain W. E. Leffingwell and Colonel Fitz Henry Warren. The battalion was first sent to Missouri and for about two years engaged in fighting guerrillas. Mr. Heberling rode his own horse, which was an extremely fine one and carried him into and out of numerous skirmishes in safety, though he had many a narrow escape. He participated in practically every engagement in which his regiment took part during the war and his comrades knew him as a brave and loyal soldier but he invariably gave his noble steed the credit for his exploits. Nine months after joining the army he was made duty sergeant, later became or- derly sergeant and was then promoted to second lieutenant. Subsequently he became ambulance officer and afterward was made acting assistant quarter- master of the Second Cavalry Division of the Department of the Gulf, commanded by Major General George A. Custer. Before being mustered out of the army he was made captain by brevet and a few years after the close of hostilities the survivors of the First Iowa Cavalry elected him president of the regimental as- sociation, in which capacity he served for several years. This, Mr. Heberling regards as the greatest honor that has ever been conferred upon him. His regi- ment went to the front twelve hundred strong and the total casualties amounted to five hundred and fifty-one. Before the supremacy of the Union had been es- tablished the number of men who enlisted for service in the First Iowa Cavalry amounted to two thousand, three hundred and forty-six. During the war this famous regiment captured more than eight thousand prisoners, including a
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goodly number of generals and other officers. Captain Bowman, inspector gen- eral of cavalry, on one occasion pronounced the First Iowa Cavalry a regiment composed of preeminent men and soldiers and said he had never inspected a volunteer regiment that equaled it. On once more taking up the pursuits of civil life Mr. Heberling became a railroad mail agent and about two years later accepted a position as conductor on a passenger train, in which capacity he served for about thirty-three years-a fact which stands in incontrovertible evi- dence of his ability and faithfulness. At the present time he is living retired in a fine residence which he recently erected at Sabula, on the bank of the Mis- sissippi river.
In 1866, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mr. Heberling was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte A. Todd, a daughter of Robert Todd. They had one son, Robert T., who passed away when a youth of eighteen. Following the demise of his first wife Mr. Heberling was again married, at Maquoketa, Iowa, his second union being with Miss Emma Truax, a daughter of Dr. G. Truax, who was a native of France. Mrs. Emma Heberling was called to her final rest in 1904 and her loss was deeply and sincerely mourned by all who knew her.
In his political views Mr. Heberling is a stanch republican and has ever sup- ported the party which was the defense of the Union during the dark days of the Civil war. He has attained the thirty-second degree in the Masonic fra- ternity and is a knight commander in the Court of Honor. He likewise belongs to Columbia Post of Chicago and all kindred organizations. In days of peace he has been equally as loyal to his country as when he followed the old flag on southern battlefields and his cooperation can always be counted upon to further any movement for the general good. In this county he has gained an exten- sive circle of warm friends who hold him in the highest esteem and regard be- cause of his unfailing honor, courtesy and chivalry-elements which have been the salient characteristics of his entire life.
D. C. PROPST.
D. C. Propst, who is conducting an up-to-date livery in Baldwin, deserves to be numbered among the prosperous men of Monmouth township. He was born in Wyoming township, Jones county, February 23, 1865, a son of Samuel and Mary (Pitsenberger) Propst. A native of Virginia, Samuel Propst came to Iowa in 1855, locating upon a farm in Jones county. He has remained a resident of that section of the state to the present time and has gained a fair success as a farmer. His wife was also a native of the old Dominion and through her marriage became the mother of eleven children, as follows: George, who is deceased; Clara, who is the wife of Eli H. Heath and is living in Nebraska; Frank, who is engaged in farming in Monmouth township; D. C., the subject of this sketch; Liza, the wife of James Maloney, a farmer of Jones county ; Jake, who is following agricultural pursuits in Jones county ; Lydia, who is the wife of Van Fadley, a farmer living in Kansas; Samuel, who is farming near
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Emeline, Iowa; Emma, who is the wife of Bert Gernette and lives in Kansas ; Roy, who is at home; and one who died in infancy.
D. C. Propst received a fair common school education in Jones county and devoted most of his time to agricultural pursuits upon his father's farm. In this way he acquired a practical training which has been of inestimable value to him during his entire life. He remained under the parental roof until he was twenty years of age, when he commenced farming on his own account, being thus engaged until about eight years ago, when, in 1902, he started a livery in Monmouth. He remained there until June, 1908, when he came to Baldwin and has since been identified with the business life of this village. He bought a barn, installed a good stock of horses and equipment, and through energy, perseverance, a sincere desire to meet the needs of all patrons and a strict business probity, is proving himself worthy of general support.
On the 26th of November, 1890, Mr. Propst wedded Miss Fawn Stickley, of Monmouth. The couple are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, interested in its work and active in its support, while fraternally Mr. Propst is identified with the Modern Woodmen of America and with his wife belongs to the Royal Neighbors. In politics he is an independent republican, and few men are better informed on issues than he. He is a man who, mbued with up-to-date ideas, is trying to obtain every modern convenience to increase the scope of his business efficiency. In his operations his name has never been connected with anything unjust and unfair, but in every transaction his word has proved as good as any bond ever solemnized by signature or seal. Such a man is an addition to the community and deserving of general respect.
ANTHONY BRANDT.
No history of Bellevue would be complete without extended mention of An- thony Brandt, editor of the Bellevue Herald and officially connected with many of the most important industries and commercial enterprises of the town. A na- tive of Pennsylvania, he was born in Millerstown on the 8th of April, 1844, a son of Isaac and Caroline (Emerick) Brandt, both natives of the Keystone state. The father who was a railroad contractor in his later years, passed away when our subject was but five years of age. The mother was again married and continued to make her home in Pennsylvania until the time of her death.
Upon the death of his father Anthony Brandt went to live with his paternal grandparents, with whom he continued to reside until their demise. In the mean- time he had enjoyed the advantages of a good public school education followed by an academic course. At the outbreak of the Civil war he was employed in the recruiting office at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for about two years. In 1866, when twenty-two years of age, he left his native state and came to Iowa, and for two years was here engaged in various lines of activity, having at the same time op- portunity of seeing much of the country. The year 1868 witnessed his arrival in Bellevue, and in this town he has since continued to make his home. During the first three years of his residence here he followed river pursuits and then for
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three years was engaged in the hotel business, conducting the Bower House. He also became interested in the live stock business, in which connection he leased the old Alexander Reed farm for ten years, the place consisting of four hundred acres. For twenty-six years he was identified with stock interests, becoming very success- ful in his undertaking, and in the meantime also conducted a livery stable for eleven years, the building still remaining in his possession. Thinking, however, to find the journalistic field more congenial, in 1887 he purchased the Bellevue Herald and has since remained at its head. The paper, which is decidedly democratic in its tendency, has been accorded a most liberal and gratifying patronage, its ·extensive circulation being due to the keen business sagacity, careful management and pro- gressive methods of its proprietor, who has wisely recognized the fact that the local newspaper, if properly conducted, can always dominate the local field, no matter how strong the competition of outside newspapers may be. The Herald not only gathers and prints all of the domestic and outside news which would naturally be of interest to its readers, but also serves as a most valuable advertising medium for the industrial, commercial and professional concerns of the city.
Although thoroughly identified with the interests of his paper, Mr. Brandt has not permitted that one line of activity to absorb all of his time and attention, but has directed his energies into other channels and is today officially connected with numerous enterprises, being one of the active and progressive business men of the community. Since 1899 he has been senior member of the firm of Brandt & Weber, well known hardware merchants, and was one of the organizers and is now serving as director in the Bellevue Piano Company, incorporated, while various other industrial and commercial concerns profit by his connection therewith, his business sagacity, keen discrimination and broad experience being potent factors in their successful management. Aside from being the owner of the building in which he had formerly conducted his livery stable, which is a first-class structure, he also owns the building occupied by his hardware business as well as the Herald building. He has long been widely and favorably known in business circles, where his industry and determination have carried him forward to the goal of success.
In 1891 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Brandt and Mrs. Mary D. Fisher, a native of Bellevue and a daughter of W. L. Redmond, deceased, a native of Pennsylvania, who for many years was a prominent banker and attorney of this city. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Brandt has been a stalwart supporter of democratic principles, and through the columns of his paper has done much to further the interests of that party in the community. His fellow citizens, recognizing his worth, have called him to various offices, the duties of which he ever discharged in a faithful and satisfactory manner. For five years he served as postmaster of Bellevue under President Cleveland's ad- ministration. It was a fourth class.office when he entered upon his duties therein, but one year after his appointment it was raised to third class. He also served on the city council for several terms and has filled the office of clerk of the district court of Jackson county, having been elected for two consecutive terms. His party, also, has demonstrated its faith in his ability and its gratitude for his efforts in its behalf. He was chosen delegate to the national democratic convention held in Denver in 1908, and has been sent as delegate to all congressional and state con- ventions for the past thirty years. With him perseverance, diligence and in-
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tegrity have constituted the guiding posts of life, bringing him to the honorable position which he now occupies in the opinion of his fellow citizens, among whom he has long lived and labored. A man of resourceful ability, constantly watch- ful of opportunities, he has seized legitimate advantages as they have arisen and has never hesitated to take a forward step when the way was open. Fortunate in possessing ability and character that inspired confidence, the simple weight of his character and ability has brought him into positions of trust and responsibility and he ranks high among the well known and valued citizens of Jackson township.
PERRY LAMBORN.
Perry Lamborn, who has reached the eightieth milestone on life's journey, has for more than half a century been actively identified with the agricultural interests of Jackson county. He is now living practically retired, although he maintains a careful supervision over his business affairs and retains possession of two hundred and sixty acres on section 27, Washington township. A native of Pennsylvania, he was born on the Allegheny river in Venango county, March 12, 1830. His father, Josiah Lamborn, was born in Lancaster county, that state, and when a young man removed to Venango county, where he followed the miller's trade until the spring of 1853, when with his son Perry he came west to Iowa. Perry Lamborn remained in this state but the father went back to the east to get his family, who came here in the fall of 1854. They settled in Wash- ington township, Jackson county, the father renting land for a few years, and he remained a resident of this section of Iowa until his death, which occurred when he was about seventy years of age. His wife, who was Rachel La Vere in her maidenhood, was born in Pennsylvania, near Pittsburg, and came to this state with her family in 1854, being a resident of Washington township until her death.
Perry Lamborn received a fair education in the public schools of Venango county, Pennsylvania, and later learned the trade of a miller, which he fol- lowed until five years before he came to Iowa, during that period, as his father had left the mill, being variously employed at farming, foundry work and other occupations. He was twenty-three years of age when, in 1853, he came to this state. He and his brother John bought one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 27, Washington township, Jackson county, which they farmed in partner- ship until the outbreak of the Civil war, when John and his brother Daniel joined the Union forces. The former died from exposure, and Perry Lamborn con- tinued to operate the farm alone. He added to the original quarter section from time to time but also sold some of the land, and now his landholdings embrace two hundred and sixty acres on section 27, Washington township. With the assistance of his sons he put up all the buildings upon the place and about 1900 erected a large new house. Considerable grain is grown in the fields, but Mr. Lamborn has made a specialty of stock, raising yearly about forty head of Gal- loway cattle, from two hundred and fifty to three hundred Duroc hogs, and a few colts. Despite the fact that he has reached his eightieth year he is still
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quite active and exercises supervision over all his interests. They have brought him a notable success in the past so that now he does not have to give thought for the comforts and many of the luxuries of life.
In the spring of 1857, at Alex Reed in Washington township, Mr. Lamborn wedded Miss Winnie Calhoun, who was born in Galena, Illinois, a daughter of John Calhoun, a native of Scotland. Eight children were born to them, six of whom are now living. Dora A., is the widow of Charles Mix, late of Cedar Falls, Iowa; William H. operates the home farm and also, in partnership with his three brothers, cultivates three hundred and fifty-nine acres of land; Samuel H., who is married, lives upon the latter farm; Katherine is the wife of Dr. Powers, of Emmetsburg, Iowa; Charles E. is one of the partnership of brothers and lives at home; and Robert P., the other partner, lives with Samuel. The sons are actively interested in farming and are well known among the substantial agriculturists of Washington township. They built a fine barn, finished through- out in cement, on the second farm, and last year put up a barn and a forty foot windmill upon the home place. William H. has figured conspicuously in local affairs for the past six years as township assessor and in this connection has made a creditable record for himself.
On the 8th of October, 1903, Mr. Lamborn was called upon to mourn the death of his wife, who was sixty-five years of age and for forty-six years had been his faithful companion and helpmate, well beloved by those who knew her. Mr. Lamborn has always been a stanch democrat, and when he was able was very active in advancing the interests of the party. Nor did he shun office when it was the wish of the people that he should serve them, but for many years acted as school director, for twelve years as school trustee and also served as road supervisor. He was helpfully concerned in all movements calculated to promote the public wellbeing and holds stock in the Farmers Mutual Telephone Com- pany of Washington township. There has been no unworthy chapter in the long life of Mr. Lamborn; it has ever been upright; and his actions have been honorable and sincere. He has always held friendship inviolable, has been true to social and home ties and in citizenship has been loyal and public spirited. Surely he is entitled to the respect and veneration which the world instinctively pays to the man who has traveled thus far along life's highway.
P. C. NOONAN.
For the past twenty-five years P. C. Noonan has conducted a general mercan- tile store in Garry Owen and is well and favorably known in this connection, for he has manifested a high standard of business probity in all enterprises and has managed his interests wisely, so that he has met with a gratifying measure of success. For a long time he also served as postmaster, evincing the same fidelity to the duties of public office as to those of private life.
He was born in Butler township, Jackson county, Iowa, January 2, 1840, his parents being John C. and Ellen (Cahill) Noonan. The father was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, and as a young man came to America. He was
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married in New York city and then, with his wife, came to Butler township, Jackson county, Iowa, where he bought a tract of land and engaged in farming. He was thus busily occupied during the remainder of his active life and passed away on the homestead at the venerable age of eighty-nine years. His wife, who was also a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, likewise died in Butler township, being sixty-one years of age when called to her final rest. In their family were six children, as follows: Edward, who is engaged in farming in Prairie Creek township, Dubuque county ; Jeremiah, deceased ; Mary Anne, also deceased ; P. C., the subject of this sketch; Johanna, who is the widow of Mathew Williams and lives in Garry Owen; and John, a resident of Dubuque.
P. C. Noonan attended the public schools of Butler township in his boyhood and youth, but it was a meager education he received, for the schools in that early day were poor and conducted only a few months during the year and there was little time to devote to lessons as the work of developing the home farm occupied most of the time. He remained under the parental roof until he was twenty- three years of age, when he went to Montana, traveling from Ogden, this state, to Helena-a distance of four hundred and eighty miles-by stage. For a year he was employed in the lumber camps of Montana and then he ran a threshing ma- chine for one season, after which he returned to Butler township, Jackson county, Iowa, where he was engaged in farming for three years. About that time his wife died and for the next five years he was not engaged in any par- ticular business. It was about 1885 that he came to Garry Owen, which has been his place of residence ever since, and here he has carried on general mer- chandising for the past twenty-five years. He has met with a large measure of success, for he has made every effort to satisfy the wants of his patrons, keeps a fresh, up-to-date and extensive line of merchandise, and has proved himself to be a man of honorable methods and unquestioned reliability. He also has a fine dance hall, which he built some years ago, and owns one hundred and fifty- five acres of farm land, which is well improved. For a period of eight or ten years he served as postmaster of Garry Owen and showed a promptness and conscientiousness in the discharge of the duties of the office that won the high commendation of his fellow citizens.
For his first wife Mr. Noonan wedded Miss Mary Burke, a daughter of P. C. Burke. She died two years later, leaving two children, Genevieve, who has passed away ; and John, who is engaged in the restaurant business in Dougherty, Iowa. For his second wife Mr. Noonan married Mrs. Letitia Burke, who has also passed away. There were seven children of this union, as follows: Henry, who conducts a rooming-house in Chicago, Illinois; Mary, the wife of John Cooney, who is employed in the stockyards of Chicago; Nellie, who is the wife of George Oher, the manager of a hotel in Portland, Oregon; Joseph, who is in business with his father; Anna, who is the wife of Jerry Hoolihan, a clerk in a dry-goods store of Davenport, Iowa; Lettie, who is at home; and Eddie, deceased.
Mr. Noonan is a communicant of St. Patrick's Catholic church at Garry Owen and in politics is independent, preferring to cast his ballot for the can- didates and measures he believes will advance the best interests of the com- munity rather than to ally himself with any party. He has the powers of a
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notary public and is well known in this connection. His life has been that of a business man and he is held in favorable regard in the commercial circles of this county. His enterprise has contributed in no small measure toward developing the village of Garry Owen, and he now has a liberal patronage drawn from the town and the surrounding country.
HANS MOHR.
A well improved farm of one hundred and twenty acres, located in Van Buren township, and forty acres in Fairfield township, is owned and operated by Hans Mohr, who as the name indicates, is of German birth, the place of his nativity being Holstein, and the date of his birth October 15, 1845. He was a lad of eight years when his parents, Frederick and Elsabe (Bruning) Mohr, emigrated to the new world in 1853. Upon reaching the shores of America, the father at once made his way with his family to Jackson county, Iowa, and entered forty acres of land from the government. He later added to his original holdings by purchasing land at three dollars and a half per acre, for this was during the period of the early development of the county. He cast in his lot with the pioneer settlers and worked diligently and persistently that he might make a comfortable home for himself and family, and he was identified with the agricultural interests of this section of the state until his death, which occurred on the 16th of May, 1889. He survived his wife but a little more than a year, for she was called to her final rest on the 29th of February, 1888. They had eight children, but only six of the number are now living.
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