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Note: N94 !27 Oct 1891. Born in Community of Parshley, MO. Info from Beverly Brown.
!12 September 1910. "Teacher's Contract. This Agreement, made the 12 day of September 1910 between Alice A. Troutman, a legally qualified public school teacher, of the first part, and the School Board of District no. 5, Township no. 27, Range No. 30, County of Newton and State of Missouri, of the second part, Witnesseth: That the said Alice A. Troutman agrees to teach the public school of said district for the term of six months, commencing on the 12 day of September, 1910, for the sum of 35.00 dollars per month, to be paid monthly, and that for services properly rendered and reports correctly made, according to law, said Board Agrees to issue warrants upon the County Treasurer in favor of the said Alice A. Troutman for the amount of wages due under this agreement." Copy in the Troutman file from Beverly Brown.
!27 Mar 1911: Marriage License number 9025, State of Kansas, County of Labette, 27 March 1911, Floyd R. McKee of Columbus, Cherokee County aged 20 years, married Alice A. Troutman of Diamond, Mo., aged 19 years. W. W. Thompson was the probate judge and T. W. Cottingham was the Evangelist. Copy in Troutman file from Beverly Brown.
!27 Mar 1911: Parshley and Route 3, Popular Young School Teacher Weds, Parshley, April 5. Miss Alice Troutman went to Kansas near Cherryvale, to visit old friends, where they used to live and while there on the 26th of March was married to Mr. Floyd McKee friend and lover for years. Mr. and Mrs. McKee came home last week, and on Sunday the bride's friends and relatives were invited to the Troutman home to enjoy the wedding dinner. The bride is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Troutman, and is an efficient young school teacher, having closed a successful term of school at East Fairview, just before she went to Kansas. We all join in extending congratulations." From Carthage Missouri Press, Sunday April 6, 1911. Copy in the Troutman file from Beverly Brown.
!27 Mar 1911: News from Sarcoxie. Alice Troutman and Floyd McKee Married at Oswego, Kans. Sarcoxie, Route 1, April 5. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Troutman, of Carthage; Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gioger, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Troutman, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Troutman and Fern Harmon spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Holmes. McKee-Troutman Nuptials. Miss Alice Troutman, of Diamond, Route 1, and Mr. Floyd McKee of Columbus, Kansas, were quietly married at Oswego, Kansas, Monday, March 27, by Rev. T. W. Cottingham. The wedding was a complete surprise to their friends. Miss Troutman had gone to Kansas for a short visit with friends, and plans were made and the wedding occurred while she was there. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. McKee, parents of the groom, also Frank and Letha McKee, a brother and sister. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Troutman and was one of Newton County's school teachers. She is well liked and has many friends. The groom is a prosperous and energetic young farmer. Mr. and Mrs. McKee arrived here Saturday to spend a few days with the bride's parents and on Sunday in their honor Mr. and Mrs. Troutman entertained the following at dinner: Messrs and Mesdames W. Y. Johnson, F. P. Troutman, Robert Stotts; Misses Lera Troutman, Hattie Johnson, Lena Holmes, Carrie Johnson, Florence Holmes, Alta Troutman; Messrs Edgar Johnson, Roscoe Spence, Oscar Howard, Vernie Spence, Duncan Troutman, Russell Howard, Milton Knowles and Halleck Howard. Good Music was furnished, several photos were taken .................seemed to enjoy the day. The bride and groom received several beautiful presents. May they have a peaceful journey down the stream of wedded life is the wish of their friends." From a clipping from the Montrose Daily Press in the Troutman file from Beverly Brown.
!Jan 1912: "I think the reason they came to Colorado was mother's divorce from Louva's father Floyd McKee. That was a real disgrace in the earlier years. They came to Montrose because Grandpa Troutman's cousin George Headington lived here. Mother was 20 years old. Louva was born Nov 5, 1911 and they came to Montrose in January of 1912. Clive Henry Melville Nelson and Alice Ann Troutman McKee were married June 15, 1914." From a letter from Lois Morlang in the Troutman file.
!15 Jun 1914: Miss Alice McKee left today for Gunnison where tonite she will be married to Mr. Clive H. Nelson, a prominent stockman of that locality. The happy couple will go to housekeeping at once on the groom's ranch. Mr. Nelson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Nelson of this city. Miss Myrna, of this city, a sister, went up today to attend the wedding. She will remain at Gunnison in attendance at the normal. The Montrose Enterprise, Volume XXVI, Number 48, June 15, 1914. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online.
!4 Nov 1915: Riverside. Clive Nelson is going to assist A. Nairne again this winter with his meat business. Montrose Daily Press, Volume VIII, Number 103, November 4, 1915. Colorado Historic Newspapers, online.
!31 Aug 1917: Appleblossum Needlework Club. During the afternoon the ladies sewed busily and visited, and at the business session, Mrs. Clive Nelson was elected secretary-treasurer. Montrose Daily Press, Volume X, Number 48, August 31, 1917. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online
!20 Jun 1918: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clive H. Nelson, on Thursday, a bright-eyed baby girl, who was accorded a royal welcome by her fond parents and two small sisters. Mrs. Nelson and babe are doing nicely, and the proud father is being showered with congratulations by all their friends. Montrose Daily Press, Volume X, Number 298, June 21, 1918. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online.
!19 May 1919: Entertained at Dinner for Husband's Birthday. A pleasurable event was the delightful birthday dinner given on Sunday by Mrs. Clive Nelson in honor of her husband's thirty-first anniversary, and covers at the beautifully appointed table were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, Mr. and Mrs. A. H Rouse and Roberta and Burdette Rouse. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Headington and George and Grace Headington and the host and hostess and Louva, Lois and Lorraine Nelson. Marguerites and Irises were used in the pretty decorations and the spread; was one of those delicious menus for which Mrs. Nelson is famed for serving. The afternoon was spent in social diversion, and all joined in wishing the host many happy returns. He was the recipient of several nice gifts. Montrose Daily Press, Volume X, Number 294, May 19, 1919. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online
!29 Dec 1919: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Troutman and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clive Nelson and children departed Monday for Carthage, Mo., where they expect to locate permanently. They are all excellent citizens and Montrose is very sorry to lose them. Montrose Daily Press, Volume XI, Number 145, December 29, 1919. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online.
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