Montague - Fred T.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 22 September 1894
Dr. Cunningham is in receipt of a telegram from Des Moines, Iowa, announcing the death there yesterday of Dr. F. T. Montague, formerly of this city. The remains will be brought here for interment and will arrive tomorrow afternoon. Dr. Fred T. Montague was born in Erie County, Ohio, June 18, 1840. He lived there till 11 years old, then, with his parents, made an overland trip to California, staying three years then returned by water to and settled in Detroit, Michigan where he lived until he came to Crawfordsville. He had a common school education, and attended Oberlin College two years, 1856 and 1857. He then clerked in a drug store. In 1862 the doctor enlisted in the 4th Michigan Cavalry as hospital steward and served this capacity three years. The experience gained in this service has been of much value to him in his profession. He was in the battles of Perryville and Stone River; at this battle he was captured and immediately paroled. The doctor was a graduate of the American Ecletic College and attended surgical school at Indianapolis. He began the practice of medicine in 1868 in and settled in Crawfordsville in 1876, in limited circumstances. His practice here increased until he had more than he could do. The doctor was first married to Marian Humphries in 1851. She died in 1873. They had three children. He was married the second time to Mrs. Ella Doharty of this city. This second wife likewise died and a few years ago he married Miss Cox of Indianapolis who with one daughter little Fern survives him. In 1885, Dr. Montague removed to Des Moines, Iowa and opened a sanitarium which met with great success and he became at once prominent in medical circles of the state. He was taken with consumption, however, some months ago and the decline was steady until death came. - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 8 Feb 1890 p 3
The following statements concerning the future movements of Dr. FT Montague are believed to be true. A large patent medicine company has been organized at Chicago recently with a capital stock of $100,000 and Dr. Montague is to be a stockholder and manager at a salary of between $1500 and $2000. Of course Nanon will be pushed to the front as well as other medicines. Fortunes have been mad eout of patent medicines assisted by printer’s ink. Success to the Dr. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Review 25 April 1891 p 4
The following clipping from the Des Moines, iowa Daily News of Monday recites a narrow escape of our former fellow townsman, FT Montague together with his wife & dau. An exciting runaway occurred Sunday afternoon on W Sixth Ave. One of Wells’ fine double carriages occupied by Dr. Montague, his wife and daughter was brought to a sudden stop at the corner of Sixth and Center Street by the tongue striking an electric wire pole, into which the point sunk about 2”. The tongue was broken and the inmates of the carriage severaly shaken. The team started to run in North Des Moines and the driver had them well under control when a bit snapped and the animals ran the faster. The carriage was somewhat wrecked and one horse was hurt in the leg.- kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Review 10 March 1894
Cedar Rapids, Iowa March 7 – Caroline Schuller, who was treated for cancer by the Montague Treatment Company was today awarded a verdict of $1,000 damages for malpractice – Chicago Herald. The Montague Treatment company is located at Des Moines, Iowa and Dr. Montague formerly of this city is its president. - kbz
Source: Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis, Marion County Indiana 13 Dec 1887 p 3
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Read of the Wonderful & Immediate Relief form Home References. We, the undersigned residents of Crawfordsville, ind most heartily recommend Nanon to all catarrh sufferers: Austin P. Reynolds, county clerk; George Rice, upholsterer; Henry l. Hughes, farmer; Elias Brown, miller; NG Kesler, farmer; Joseph Swearingan, minister; Lew Fisher, druggist; Jeff Scott, dept auditor; Elmore Marsh with Crabbs & Reynolds; NJ Clodfelter, poet; Miss Dolly Vance, milliner.
Read what George Hough, Shipping clerk at the Sentinel Printing Company says – Indianapolis, Ind Nov 29, 1887 – I have had catarrh in its worst forms for many years, with constant pain in the forehead, bad breath, nose constantly stopped up, constant clearing of the throat, could not sleep at nights, all of which made my life miserable. I have been using Nanon, the in nasal organs and throat and you kindly gave ne ibe treatment in which you applied your wonderful “Nanon,” the great Catarrh Remedy for one week; pain is gone, can sleep well and feel like another person and I will say to every person troubled with Catarrh, try Nanon. It is the most wonderful medicine I have ever used. George Hough, Shipping Clerk, Sentinel Printng Company, Indianapolis, Ind
Read what Hon. M.D. White, ex-Congressman says of Nanon – Crawfordsville, Ind Nov 28, 1887
Dr. Montague & Co. Dear Sirs: I have given your Nanon a partial trial and can recommend it as a speedy-disinfectant and cleanser; believe with a fair trial it will prove an efficient remedy for catarrh. It has afforded me great relief and I can cheerfully recommend it to those afflicted with catarrh and accompanying ailments … MD White.
Anderson, Ind Nov 25, 1887 – Dr. Montague: Dear Sir: I have used “Nanon,” and do not hesitate to recommend it to all public speakers. It sets like magic on the throat and vocal organs… Rev WH Ziegler
Read with Hon WR Myers, ex- Sec of State writes in a private letter to Dr. Montague. Anderson, Ind Nov 6, 1887 – Dr. FT Montague & Co, Crawfordsville, Ind – Dear Sirs: You will remember when I was in your city in June last I was suffering severely from catarrh and gave me a small phial which has given me entire relief. Why is it that our druggists have not been supplied with it? If you had it introduced here it would meet with a ready sale. Please send me a bottle, as I regard it as an indispensable. I am very truly yours, WR Myers.
Free Treatment at Parlors, 9 & 9 ½, Stewart Place, North Illinois Street. Open from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. week days. Sunday afternoon from 1-8 -remember it is free to all. Lady, Attendant. Sent to any part of the United States on receipt of price, $1.00. FT Montague & Co, Crawfordsville, Ind or either of the dpots, Indianapolis, Chicago. Agents Wanted. - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal, 5 March 1890 p 3
Dr. JL Marsh and Dr. FT Montague formerly of Crawfordsville have leased the old Gillett homestead on Massachusetts Avenue and they will enlarge and improve it and open there a sanitarium – Indianapolis News. -kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 24 Aug 1894 p 3
Word has been received here that Dr. Montague formerly of this city but now of Des Moines, Iowa is in the last stages of consumption and cannot long survive. His great desire is to return to C’ville and die surrounded by his old friends. To this end he made an effort to come but was too ill to make the journey and was compelled to remain at DesMoines. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Review 29 Sept 1894 p 9
The largest funeral that has occured in Crawfordsville for some time was that of Dr. F. T. Montague on Sunday afternoon. The remains arrived on the afternoon train from Chicago. He died at his home in Des Moines, Iowa on last Friday morning after a steady decline of consumption. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge, of Des Moines, and in giving instructions as to his funeral requested that his remains be brought to Crawfordsville for interment and that DeBayard lodge have charge of the burial service. He further requested the band as an escort.
Dr. Montague and wife were members of the Presbyterian church, of Des Moines, and it was his desire that Rev. J. Cunningham deliver the funeral discourse at Center church. Following out the wishes of Mr. Montague all resident Knights of Pythias, so far as possible, headed by the band, marched to the train and escorted the remains to Center church where a most solemn and beautiful service was conducted by Dr. Cunningham. The remains were then escorted to Oak Hill ana before being placed in the vault tho ritualistic services of the K. of P. were conducted by Prelate. Tom Ross.
Dr. F. T. Montague came to Crawfordsville from Detroit, Mich., in 1876, where he (had) began the practice of medicine in 1866. He was a graduate of the American Electic college and also attended the Indianapolis School of Surgery, he was an affable gentleman and was not long in building up a large piactice. In 1883 he removed to Indianapolis and a few years later to Des Moines, Iowa, where he established a Sanitarium that placed him in affluent circumstances and gave him a prominent professional standing throughout the State. Mr Montague was thrice married, his last wife, who was Miss Cox, of Indianapolis, and their little daughter. Fern, survive him. There were three children by his first wife.Deceased was in his 55th year, having been born in Erie county, Ohio. - kbz
Source: Greencastle Banner, 1 Dec 1887 p 1
NANON – it is a small word, requiring but five letters to spell it but it is a name which has proven itself to be a wonderful power. NaNon is known far and wide for the good it has accomplished. It is becoming better known for the work it is daily accomplishing and will soon become a property indispensable in every household. What is NaNon? It is one of the most successful catarrh remedies that has ever yet been brought out and while all powerful in its effects on that dreaded disease, is pleasant in its effects and perfectly harmless. It is a cure for catarrh discovered by Dr. FT Montague and is now being manufactured on a large scale in that city by Dr. FT Montague & Co and sold everywhere. Agents have been established in every city and town who personally administer the remedy and send flattering reports of the remarkable cures it has effected. Energetic and competent young men desiring permanent, profitable employment, should see or address FT Montague & Co, Crawfordsville, Ind. - kbz
A span of large mules, new wagon and harness for sale. Enquire of Dr. Montague, Crawfordsville, Ind.-kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Monday, 24 September 1894
The funeral of the late Dr. Montague occurred yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The funeral procession formed at the Monon Station at half past one, upon the arrival of the train from Chicago. It was headed by the band and about one hundred and fifty Knights of Pythias, under whose auspices the services were conducted. The casket was taken to Center Church where there was music by the organist and choir and a sermon by Dr. R. J. Cunningham. The interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The floral offerings were unusually numerous and were in charge of W. M. White, W. W. Morgan, E. W. Crist and W. C. Carr. The pall bearers were W. H. Webster, T. E. Nolan, John Hutton, W. H. Johnson, Wm Armstrong and Will Bonnell. The remains were not interred and will not be, but will be placed in a stone mausoleum to be built above the ground according to plans drawn by Dr. Montague before his death.
Those attending from out of town were Mrs. Dr. Montague and daughter, Fern, and Charles Montague, of Des Moines, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, Miss Emma Cox, Omer Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Fansler, of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, of Dana, Ind., and Mr. Ed Daugherty, of Chicago, Ill.= kbz