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- Immigration: 1865 from Canada to USA
Because he was called Fred instead of Alfred, some people assumed that his real name was Frederick.
According to a couple of different sources -- including his grave marker -- Fred was born on 12 Feb 1863.
According to the 1880 Census, Fred was born in Chicago, Cook Co, IL.
Upon his father's death in Dec 1902, Fred inherited his land in Argenta, MT, but then promptly sold the property on 13 Feb 1903 to John G. BRADWELL.
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The Anaconda Standard (MT) -- Thursday 16 Sep 1909
Fred Arbour has brought suit for divorced against Ida A. Arbour on the ground of desertion. They were married at Melrose, MT, on 12 May 1887. The desertion occurred 7 Feb 1908.
The Anaconda Standard (MT) -- Friday 15 Oct 1909
AFTER MANY YEARS DIVORCE FOLLOWS -- Arbour Talks About a "Third Party" in the Case -- Married Twenty-Two Years
After having been married for more than 22 years and having grown children, Fred Arbour obtained a divorce from Ida A. Arbour in Judge McClernan's department of the district court yesterday. The Arbours were married in Melrose, 12 May 1887, and Arbour testified yesterday that his wife left him 7 Feb 1908, after telling him that she could not live with him any longer and intended to support herself. It was agreed that he should have the children and take care of them. Arbour saidthat there hadbeen no trouble and his wife simply said she would not live with him any longer, but being urged by the court for a better explanation, Arbour said there was a "third party" in the case. "A man?" inquired Judge McClernan. "Yes,sir."
Another article apparently from Friday 15 Oct 1909
FRED ARBOUR'S WIFE LEFT HIM AFTER WEDDED CAREER OF TWENTY-TWO YEARS
In divorce case, husband testifies that his spouse found an affinity, although she is advanced in years and has several grown children
Twenty-two years ago Fred Arbour and Ida A. Arbour were united in marriage at Melrose in this county, and yesterday Arbour gave his testimony in Judge McClernan's court in a suit for divorce on the ground of dissertion. It was alleged that Mrs. Arbour left her husband last year although there was no cause or provocation for the act. She did not answer in the case and a default was granted againsther. The plaintiff testified positively that he had never beat or struck his wife orgave her any other reason to leave him.
Ida deserted Fred and their children on 7 Feb 1908. Fred and Ida eventually divorced over her extramarital relationship with George SEYMER, whom Ida later married. During the proceedings, George SEYMORE (spelling in court records) bit off Fred's middle finger on his left hand. Fred was awarded damages of $2000 plus the $8.70 cost of his suit. [from Divorce Decree, newspaper reports, and Sunny HOWER]
After the public proclamations in the paper, one must wonder how Fred felt. Was he embarassed to have his personal life displayed to the public? Or did he feel vindicated that he had done nothing wrong and that Ida was the one made to appearunsavory?
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The Montana Standard (Butte, MT) -- Monday 07 Mar 1939
SHORT ILLNESS FATAL TO FRED ARBOUR, 76
Death came to Fred Arbour, 76, yesterday morning in the family home, 1634 Schley Street, after a short illness. He was born in Chicago but hadlived in Butte for 50 years. He was a member of FidelityLodge No. 8, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Surviving are two sons-in-law and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Lawrence, Butte, and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mahoney, Portland, OR; a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Arbour, Reichle; several grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren in Butte, Reichle, and Portland, OR. The body is at the Duggan-Merrill Mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
The Montana Standard (Butte, MT) -- Monday 07 Mar 1939
BUTTE DEATH NOTICES
ARBOUR -- Fred Arbour, aged 76 years, died yesterday at the family residence, 1634 Schley Street, after a brief illness. The body may be viewed in the Rainbow Room of Duggan's Merrill Mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
The Montana Standard (Butte, MT) -- Thursday 10 Mar 1939
FRED ARBOUR
Last rites for Fred Arbour were conducted yesterday afternoon in Duggan's Merrill Mortuary. Dr. E. J. Groeneveld officiated. Burial was in Mount Moriah Cemetery. E. J. Bracken officiated. Music was presented by Mrs. Hugo Kenck, accompanied by Mrs. Hester Baled. She said "Sometime We'll Understand," "In the Garden," and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were Louis Holda, D. R. Quigley, William Estabrook, James Kelly, Charles Thurston, and Ed Simonich. Mr. Arbour died Monday at his home 1634 SchleyStreet. He had been a resident of Butte for the past half century.
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Received from the Glendale, MT, website www.GlendaleMT.com on 08 Feb 2009 . . .
FRED ARBOUR:
1865 -- Immigrated from Canada to the USA
1870 -- Census -- Chicago, Illinois
1886 -- 15 Oct -- Dillon Tribune
OUR GLENDALE LETTER
I will give Fred Arbour the benefit of this denial and let him off easyon the marriage question, but if he has deceived me woe be unto him!
1887 -- 13 May -- Dillon Tribune
GLENDALE LETTER
On Sunday last, Fred Arbour and Ida Terry hied themselves down to Melrose and were married by John Smith, JP. They returned in the evening andwere the recipients of a glorious charivari.
1887 -- 01 Jun -- Dillon Tribune column notes, "On last Sunday afternoon Fred Arbour, while up on Lion mountain, invited his wife and Mrs. Papa to take a ride down the tramway with him. Everything went well until they struck the steep pitch,just above Greenwood, when the speed of thecar became so great that Fred must have got scared and turned the brake the wrong way, and the car jumped the track and threw Fred and Mrs. Papa against the timbers of the snow shed. The latter wasrendered unconscious and remained so for two hours, but is now much better. Dr. James L. Jones was called in to attend her case and reports her on the mend. Fred Arbour received a deep cut in his forehead and has not yet (Wednesday) fully recovered his consciousness. Dr. Raymond Mitchell is attending upon him and reports some improvement. Mrs. Arbour only received a slight scratch on the face. All these parties can "thank their stars" that they got off as lucky as they did. The wonder is that one of them has left to tell the story."
1887 -- 17 Jan - 12 Apr -- A Glendale general merchants account ledger book has revealed purchases made on account during this time period. Some account collections are also posted, as well as a few credit assignments by third parties. History of the ledger indicates this was kept atthe Company Store.
1891 -- 11 Sep -- Dillon Tribune
MELROSE Fred Arbour and family, having recently come from Butte, are now occupying the O'Hare house.
1891 -- 23 Oct -- Dillon Tribune
MELROSE Fred Arbour and family expect to move soon, into the Treanor house on the west side of the street.
1900 -- 01 Jun -- Census -- Listed in Jefferson Twp, Madison County, Montana, is Fred Arber (Arbour), Feb 1863, age 37, from Can/Can/Can; shoemaker; wife Ida A., Nov 1869, age 30, married 13 years, has borne 3 children, all living, from UT/IL/IL; children are Blanche, Jun 1888, 11, Joseph, Mar 1890, 10, and Vivian, Feb 1894, 6; all show Montana nativity.
1900 -- Owner/operator of Fred Arbour's Gents Furnishing Goods in Rochester, Madison Co, Montana.
1908 -- 07 Feb -- Wife Ida left Alfred following disagreement over her affair with a Mr. Seymore, whom she later married.
1920 -- 14 Jan -- Census -- Listed in Butte, Silver Bow Park Twp, Silver Bow County, Montana, at 75 Locust Street is Fred Arbour, age 56, widower, from IL/Can/Can, a miner in the copper mines.
1930 -- 11 Apr -- Census -- Listed in T2, S. Wisdom, Beaverhead County,Montana, is Fred C Arbour, renting for $10 a month, 40 years of age, married at age 22, is from MT/MT/MT; works as general laborer; wife Alice is 34 and of MT/Wales/MT; childrenare: Roberta 16, Nellie 14, Vivian11, Fred 6, and Wayne is not yet 2. All show Montana nativity.
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In 1892, the US Postal Service established a Post Office at Silverado, Silver Bow Co, MT, and appointed Fred as Postmaster on 18 Oct 1892. Hisappointment was rescinded on 11 May 1893, when the Post Office apparently closed. The town of Silverado, MT, does not appear on any map, pastor present.
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1863 - 1939 (76 ans)
