Individual Details

Marriage

Twenty-Five Years Ago
Dolph C. Prader and Marie C. Matthiessen were married at the home of the latter's mother, on the 27th, by Rev. C. E. Warner. [Monticello Express, pg 8, Thu. Nov 4, 1926]

Death

D. C. Prader Dies Suddenly.
Mr. Adolph C. Prader died last Friday night after a short illness. He returned from Cedar Rapids the evening before in a diseased condition. His death came very suddenly, and because of his youth and the advantages he might have had was particularly distressing. He was a young man of health and business energy previous to the acquisition of an unfortunate habit that mastered him and burned the candle of life at both ends. His mother had property which she was willing to spend in his education, and use in the purchase of advantages which would make him a respected citizen. She sent him to the State School of Pharmacy at Iowa City where he manifested studious industry. His school mates speak well of his work there, his good nature and his obliging kindness. He commenced business in Monticello in a determined manner, and had the good will of his associates. He was naturally a generous, whole souled affable young man, and the pity is that he should have been his own worst enemy. The result was inevitable. Mr. Prader was born in Richland township July 11, 1874, and wa consequently 27 years old. The funeral services were conducted by the Modern Woodmen of America, last Monday, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. C. C. Warner. He carried life insurance to the amoutn of $3000 payable to his mother, now deceased. [Monticello Express, p. 5. Dec 5, 1901]