Albert Klindt

As printed in 1910

ALBERT KLINDT.

Albert Klindt, proprietor of the Hotel Donahue, at Donahue, Iowa, was born in Maysville, this county, October 2, 1877, a son of Henry and Cecelia (Sindt) Klindt. The father has long been known as one of the prominent citizens of Maysville and Hickory Grove township, being a man of public spirit whose influence was ever exerted in behalf of public improvements. Indeed, he was one of the original directors and organizers of the Donahue Savings Bank and was instrumental in bringing that concern to a substantial financial footing. Five children were born to him and his wife: Meta, who is now the wife of William Jurgens, a merchant of New Liberty, this county; Albert, the subject of this sketch; Hertha, who died at the age of two years; Henry, Jr., of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work; and Grover Qeveland, who died in infancy.

Albert Klindt remained in Maysville with his parents until he was twenty-one years of age, when he began his business career. He received his early education in the public schools there, later attending the free school in Davenport for one year and completing his studies at Duncan's Business College. When he sought a position in the commercial world he found employment first as bookkeeper with the Davenport Ice Company, with whom he remained for one year. He went next to the German Savings Bank, of Davenport, holding a position in the mortgage department of that concern for two years. At the end of that period he entered the employ of Armour & Company as stock clerk at Freeport, Illinois, and at the end of three months was transferred to Galesburg, that state, where he held the position of cashier. Shortly afterward, however, he resigned that position although he again entered their employ as a traveling man, going to St. Louis, Missouri, at the time of the world's fair there. When his work there was accomplished he was sent to Shreveport, Louisiana, but owing to ill health he was compelled to leave that section of the country, thereupon he returned to Scott county and took up his residence with his parents. On the ist of January, 1906, he assumed the management of the Donahue Hotel, which his father owned and which he has since operated with success. In connection with the hotel, he has a saloon and dance hall, the latter being a popular resort in Aliens Grove township. Mr. Klindt has other business interests, for he succeeded his father as director of the German Savings Bank here and is also an extensive shipper of poultry. He possesses unquestioned ability and has won a deserved success from his operations.

On the 22d of October, 1905, Mr. Klindt was united in marriage to Miss Kuhrt, who was born in Buffalo township, this county, August 12, 1881. Her parents, Herman and Emma (Bruhn) Kuhrt, were natives of Holstein, Germany, and upon coming to America settled in Buffalo township, which is still their home. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Klindt have been bom two sons: Roland, and Henry, who is the third to bear that family name. One of the younger business men of his township, Mr. Klindt is also one of the more progressive, and in recognition of his success enjoys the respect of those who know him.

As printed in History of Davenport and Scott County Iowa : Illustrated (1910). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.