Cass County

     George W. Bennett, known to a great number of people at Eagle Valley(Oregon) residents, passed away at the Baker hospital on Saturday, July 7th, and was buried in the cemetery of that city Monday. Death being attributed to old age.
      Mr. Bennett come here in January, 1906, and remained for about eighteen months, returning here about a year ago and making his home with his daughter, Mrs. J.L. Stone, until May 22nd, when he went to Baker.
      The deceased was born at Philadelphia, PA., in January 1830, and was married in Egypt, Delaware. His wife died at Camden, NJ, in 1879, and shortly afterward he moved with his children to Glenwood, IA, where he resided until coming to Richland.
      There survive his death two sons and one daughter, Hedge T. Bennett of Piermont, N.J.; Arthur S. Bennett of Plattsmouth, Neb., and Ella M. Stone of Richland, Ore.;also fifteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

      Mrs. Shaffer's death occurred at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning, Nov. 29, (1904) at their home about four miles southeast of this village.
      She had been ill for some time and her death was not unexpected, although the family hoped in vain that she might recover.
      Her age was 39 years, 6 months and 7 days, and in addition to the husband she leaves two children.
      The funeral service and interment took place Wednesday afternoon at Nebraska City (Otoe County)

      Little Julia, daughter of Julius and Anna Nelson, was born Oct. 27, 1903, and died Nov. 24, 1904, at the home four miles south of Union.
      After spending only a brief time of nearly thirteen months in this world the little child was called to one of better rest.
      Funeral service was held in Wyoming Methodist church at 3 o'clock p.m. Saturday, Rev. M.S. Foutch officiating, and her little body was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church. A large number of friends extend sincere sympathy to the family.

      Last Friday night the little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Frans Jr. was taken from them by death. For only two weeks the little one was spared to cheer the home from which it had been called.
      Brief service was held at the home Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Folden, after which the remains were laid to rest in the neighboring cemetery.

      Born December 26, 186? (possibly 1860), at Prescott, Wisconsin. Died Friday September 6, 1907, at Redlands, California. Interment Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1907, near Union, Neb.
      The remains of Frank Freeman reached here on the Tuesday evening train, accompanied by Floyd Saxon who made the trip to Redlands, CA., last week to bring him back to his old home.
      The remains were met at the depot by a number of friends and taken to the home of G.W. Saxon, brother-in-law of the deceased, and at 10:30 Wednesday morning, funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.L. Field, a large number of friends being present.
      The sermon was very appropriate and Rev. Field's eulogy of the deceased was impressive and touching. After the funeral the remains were taken to the Eaton cemtery east of her for interment.
      The pallbearers were John McCarroll, William Mark, Al Hathaway, Oregon Douge, Liss Austin and Ed Everett.

      As state in last week's issue of The Ledger, the death of Frank Freeman resulted from appendicitis, for which an operation was performed, and his illness was of only a few days duration.
      In our report last week we referred to the life and character of the deceased, and we can only repeat the words of praise regarding his honesty and loyalty to his friends, and extend sincere sympathy to all the bereaved relatives, especially to the aged mother whose feeble condition rendered it inadvisable for her to see the face of her beloved son.
      The metallic casket was so arranged that the friends were enabled to see the remains, which were quite natural and in good state of presevation.

      In a recent issue of The Ledger, a brief mention was made of the death of James Frank, father of J.C. Frank, a former citizen of this village.
      At that time we had very little information regarding the old gentleman's death, but a copy of the Nodaway (Mo.) Democrat contains a full report, from which we take the following facts of special interest to the family's numerous friends in Union and vicinity;

      "James S. Frank, one of Maryville's old and honored residents, passed away Friday night, March 22, in a hotel in Atchison, Kansas. He had gone there a week previous in company with his son, Walton Frank, to receive medical treatment.
      He was seized with a bilious attack the day of his death, which brought on heart failure, and he died so quickly that his son was not aware of death's approach five minutes before it came.
      His death was a great shock to his children. They knew he was in a feeble condition and were giving him every care to prolong his life, although he had no desire to live since the death of his wife last October.
      The body was brought to Maryville Saturday and taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kurtz, with whom he was making his home.
      The funeral services were held at his late residence Monday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. A.H. Denton, of First Christian Church, and his friend and former pastor, Rev. Cleo M. Chilton of St. Joseph.
      Both paid tributes to his memory that were true delineations of the good man's life and character. His body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery by that of his wife, and as he requested, "as close as possible to her side as possible."

      "James S. Frank was born near Port Royal, Kentucky, November 7, 1830, and was married to Eva P. Craig at Ghent, Kentucky, Feb. 24, 1852.
      They lived in the vicinity of Ghent until March 1881, when they removed to Maryville, Mo., where they resided until their death. He died at Atchison, Kansas, March 22, 1907, being in the 77th year.
      His wife died October 28, 1906, at the age of seventy-six."

      Born August 13, 1825, at Bath, N.Y. Died on Monday, Dec. 27, 1909, at her home three miles southeast of Union, Neb.

      Deceased was one of the pioneer residents of this part of the county, she having come with her husband to this neighborhood more than forty years ago. Her death was no surprise to the people who have known of her feeble condition the past few years, as it was known that her age and other ailments were such as might result in her death at any time.
      She had been suffering from heart trouble for several years, but notwithstanding this she was quite active for one of her age until about a year ago, since which time she had failed very rapidly, being confined to her bed most of the time, and last August a fall from a hammock, added to her ailments and finally resulted in dropsy - the immediate cause of her death.
      Funeral services were held at the residence on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Arthur E. Perry of Nebraska City, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Eaton cemetery. The pallbeaers were Luther Hall, James Niday, John McCarroll, W.L. Taylor, Miles Chilcott, and Ed Everett.
      The maiden name of the deceased was Cynthia A. Covell, and she was married in 1852 to John R. Freeman at Bath, N.Y., and soon thereafter they removed to Prescott, Wis. In 1866 they came to Nebraska and located near Nebraska City, and in 1868 they located on the farm three miles southeast of this village, where Mr. Freeman's death occurred March 16, 1885.
      They were the parents of three children now living - Miss Ida Freeman and Mrs. Ethel Saxon, of Union, and Mark M. Freeman of Clarinda, Iowa. They also had four children deceased. Mrs. Freeman leaves two brothers Cyrus Covell of Prescott, Wis., and Hebert Covell of Portland, Ore.
      Grandma Freeman, as she was familiarly called, was a most estimable old lady, one who had a word of cheer for all she met. She was a good Christian woman, having been member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church for many years.
      In her death the community loses one who had the love and respect of all and whose life was made up of good deeds and a great benefit to the people among whom she lived for so many years. The sincere sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved relatives in this irreparable loss.

      An 80-year-old widow, Mrs. Anna Hargus, died Sunday afternoon of burn following a fire that destroyed the kitchen of her home at Union. Sheriff Tom Solomon said Mrs. Hargus had apparently used foil oil to start her wood-burning kitchen range, and that oil on the floor and a five-gallon can of oil caught fire and burned.
      Solomon said Mrs. Hargus was found dead by Union firemen, after a neighbor, Mrs. May Clarence, had observed her throwing some burning rags out of her kitchen. Mrs. Clarence told the sheriff that the victim then stepped back into the house. It was not until several minutes later that they noticed flames through the kitchen window.
      The sheriff said Mrs. Hargus had attended church in the morning but left early to go home and prepare dinner. While building the fire, she apparently spilled oil on the floor and it became ignited.
      Solomon said the woman's charred body was taken to Nebraska City where funeral arrangements are being made. Union firemen saved the remainder of the house, although the kitchen was destroyed.

      Mrs. Kathryn Becker, former resident of Plattsmouth, died at San Bernadino, Calif., Thursday January 31 (year unknown). Mrs. Becker had resided at Plattsmouth for many years prior to moving to California.
      Surviving are three sons, Ray and Lester of San Bernadino, and Frank of Lyons. Mrs. Becker was a member of Immanuel Methodist church of San Bernadino and of Home Chapter No. 189, Order of Eastern Star, Plattsmouth. Funeral services were held today with burial at San Bernadino.

      Brief announcement of the death of Mrs. Jacobina Gruber, which occurred at 6:25 Thursday morning Dec. 27 (1906) was made in the Ledger last Friday morning, at which time we stated that her husband, Peter Gruber, was nearing death, a statement that proved only too true, for within a few hours of Grandma Gruber's funeral on Friday, Peter Gruber was summoned to meet her in the better world.
      Mrs. Gruber's illness was of only one-week duration, her death resulting from a severe attack of bronchi-pneumonia. So sudden and severe was the attack that it had almost accomplished its fatal mission before the relatives realized her serious condition.
      Previous to that time her health had been very good for one of her age, although an accidental fall several months before had resulted in injuries of serious nature. She was born on Nov. 29, 1824, in Rhine Province, Germany, and her age at the time of her death was 82 years and 28 days.
      She was a kind-hearted old lady for whom everybody had great respect on account of her excellent character and kind disposition at all time. Brief funeral services were held at the residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery a short distance from the home.
      Peter Gruber was born at Heifelhiem, Germany, Nov. 9, 1825, making his age at the time of his death 81 years, 1 month and 19 days. About one year ago his health began failing on account of his advanced age, and two months ago his condition rendered constant attention necessary, as he grew weaker and at times delirious.
      He was not aware of his wife's death until a short time before the summons for him, and when it was deemed best to inform him he said "She is at rest," joining her soon after.
      "Uncle Peter", as he was familiarly called, was one of the best known German citizens of this county, and honorable man whose motto was at all times "honesty and fair dealing with fellowmen," and none can say that he ever departed from that rule. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the remains were laid beside those of his wife who had gone but a short time before.
      At both these funerals there assembled a large number of friends and old acquaintances who honored them for their integrity and loved them for their hospitality. The pallbearers for both were Frank Hauer, A.H. Austin, Fred Young, Frank Finkle, Al Eaton and Ed Young.
      The marriage of Pter Gruber and Jacobina Opp took place at Heifelhiem, Germany, Sept. 12, 1847, and for seven years thereafter they made their home in that country.
      Then they bade adieu to the Fatherland and after nine weeks on the ocean, they landed at New Orleans in the month of January 1855, locating a few months later in St. Louis and remaining there two and one half years.
      In the spring of 1857 they came to this vicinity, landing at Old Wyoming, and later rented one of the Barnum farms just west of here. Mr. Gruber then bought a quarter section of land, and with his German grit and industry paid for it and bought more, until he was the owner of 600 acres of good land and owed no man a dollar.
      Mr. and Mrs. Gruber were the parents of seven children, viz:Mary Struve, born in Germany, died at Oxford, Neb; Simon Gruber, born in Germany, living at Union Neb; Catherine Trow, born in Germany, died at Kingfisher, Okla; Infant, born and died in Germany; Peter Gruber Jr., born at St. Louis, died at Union, Neb.; Agnes Petersen, born in Cass County, Neb., living at Gandy, Neb.

      For the love and sympathy shown us by neighbors and friends during the illness and death of our beloved father and mother, we are deeply grateful and all we desire to express our heart-felt thanks.

      Last Saturday, a message was received here by Mrs. Sant Gifford, stating that her brother, Charles W. Woodard had been accidentally killed on Friday at Presho, S.D.
      The message gave no further particulars, but on Wednesday another sister, Miss Belle Woodard, who had also been notified, arrived here from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to confer with her sister and arrange for caring for the remains.
      She had learned that the remains had been sent to Springfield, S.D., the Modern Woodsmen there attending to all the funeral arrangements.Sant Gifford left Wednesday for South Dakota for the purpose of having the remains disinterred (if already buried) and will bring them to McPaul, Iowa, for interment beside his mother near Thurman.
      Charles W. Woodard was a single man, 27 years of age, and although he never made his home here, he was known by many of our citizens, he having visited here a number of times, the last time about two years ago.
      He had been in South Dakota about two years and had joined the Modern Woodmen order at Presho.

      The death of Mrs. Anderson occcurred at 9:30 a.m. on last Friday, Dec. 21, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Everett, southeast of this village, her age being 76 years, 2 months and 22 days.
      She had been in failing health for some time, and on account of her age it rendered her so feeble that other ailments followed with fatal results.
      Deceased was born in Sweden, and came to this country about 46 years ago with her husband, whose death occurred a number of years ago.
      Although her physical condition for a long time rendered her circle of acquaintances rather limited, she was known as a kind and benevolent old lady for whom all who knew her had the greatest respect.
      The remains were taken to Nebraska City on Monday, where the funeral services were held that afternoon.

      Born Nov. 19, 1826, in Howard County, Mo. Died at 12:55 a.m., October 22, 1905, at his home near Union, Nebraska, age 78 years, 11 months and 3 days.
      While the death of George W. Grimes was a matter of sincere regret in this community, his condition for some time had prepared the relatives for the inevitable, as it was well known that recovery was impossible.
      His seriuos illness began in June 1902, and since that date he gradually lost strength, being confined to the house and bed most of the time, but ocasionally he could be out and even ride over to town.
      He failed very rapidly the past months and became unconscious four days before his death, passing into the endless slumber apparently without pain. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday at 10 a.m., Rev. B.W. Maze officiating assisted by Rev. M.S. Foutch, interment in Union cemetery northeast of here.
      The pallbearers were William Stotler, James Taylor, T.D. Buck, G.N. Larue, William F. McCarroll and John Klaurens. Deceased grew to manhood in his native state, Missouri, where he was married June 15, 1854, to Nancy M. Goddard, who survives him.
      In 1865 they came to Nebraska, locating in Otoe County, and Sept 20, 1869, they came to this county and located on the place northeast of here where they resided ever since. They were the parents of ten children, five of whom died in early life, those living being Mrs. Talitha Smith, Mrs. Louvina Comer, Mrs. Annie Stine and Mrs. Flora Taylor, all residing near here, and Edward Grimes residing in St. Louis.
      The deceased united with the Christian church when a young man, and all the rest of his life he adhered to the teachings of his church. He was a kind husband and father, a generous man whose exemplary life caused him to have the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.

      Frederick Goos, one of Plattsmouth's oldest citizens, passed away at his home on North eighth street (sic) at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon of heart disease. The deceased had been in poor health for some time, but lately he has shown some signs of improvement.
      He was able to eat a hearty dinner and about 2:30 o'clock laid down for his afternoon nap. A short time afterwards he suffered an attack of heart trouble, which resulted in his death.
      At the time of his death, Mr. Goos was seventy-two years, eight months and twenty-two days of age. He was born in Owslag, Germany. He came to Plattsmouth thirty-one years ago, and first worked for Coon Heisel as a miller.
      Later he opened the Goos house on Lower Main street, now known as the Plattsmouth hotel, and continued in this business for sixteen years. During late years he has not been actively engaged in business.
      Besides a widow, he leaves four grown children, namely, Mrs. E.H. Heitzhausen, Mrs. William Schmidmann, Mrs. Joseph Fetzer and Henry Goos.

      Mrs. Grimes death occurred at 1:15 yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Claud Everett, northeast of this village. Her death was not unexpected, as it has been known for some time that she could not recover, and the only thing the relatives could do was to alleviate her pain and comfort during her last days.
      Her health had been failing for several years, and the past six months she was cared for at the Everett home by the relatives. Her age was 72, and for a number of years she resided in Plattsmouth, where her husband died about four years ago.
      The remains will be taken to Plattsmouth today, where funeral services will be held tomorrow at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.G. Richey. We had not the data necessary for giving an extended life history of this estimable lady.

      Born October 16, 1846, in Floyd County, Indiana. Died at the home in Union, Neb., on Tuesday, December 13, 1898, at 3'oclock a.m. Deceased was the wife of George W. Garrison, to whom she was married November 27, 1894, and was a sister of Ezra Murphy.
      About a year ago it was discovered that she was suffering from cancer of breast, which gradually extended to the lung despite the efforts of the best physicians to control it.
      During all those months of intense suffering she was patient and submitted with Christian resignment to the will of Him whom she had learned to love and worship. She had been confined to her bed about five weeks and for ten days prior to her death she was unconscious most of the time.
      In Mrs. Garrison's death the bereaved husband loses a kind and affectionate companion, this community loses a noble member of its society, and her absence will be felt in the church and Sabbath school, where she was an earnest and influential laborer.
      The funeral service was held at the Baptist church at 2 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, Rev. S. R. Dillon conducting a touching and impressive service, taking for a text these words: "We know that if this earthly house of our tabernacle is dissolved we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens."
      After the service a large concourse of sorrowing friends accompanied the remains to the last earthly resting place in the cemetery northeast of Union. The pallbearers were G. A. Rose, G. F. McNamee, Geo. N. LaRue, Wm. Wolfe, Frank Runyon and John Klaurens.

      At 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, occureed the death of Beulah, one of the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garrison, aged 2 years, 3 months and 17 days.
      The child was in good health prior to Tuesday, with exception of a slight cold, but Tuesday morning the parents observed signs of croup, and by the following morning its condition grew worse rapidly and medical skill could not avert the sad consequence of the dread disease croup, and at the time above mentioned the little one passed away, despite the most strenuous efforts to afford it relief.
      Little Beulah and her sister Ruth were two very bright little girls and were idolized by their parents, and their sad bereavement is a blow from which they cannot soon recover. One little chair at the table will be vacant, and many things will continually call to mind the happiness of the days when little Beulah and Ruth cast rays of sunshine into the home now in mourning, and the devotion of the two children was a source of pleasure to the parents.
      The funeral service will be held today (Friday) at 11 o'clock a.m. at the Baptist church in this village, Rev. S. R. Dillon officiationg, after which the remains of little Beulah will be laid away in the cemetery northeast of Union.