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Phillips, Thomas
Feb 11,1916 Atkinson Graphic
Thomas A Phillips, one of the highly respected and old time citizens of Holt County passed to his reward on Wednesday of this week.
Mr. Phillips was born at Springwater, NY on May 7,1836. The coming May he would have reached the ripe age of 80. For several years he had been in poor health and during the winter months his strength gradually gave way and on Wednesday morning Feb 9th the final call came for him to pass to his home above.
Mr. Phillips was married to Miss Margaret A Osborne of Hamilton, Iowa, Dec 31,1874. To this union were born 3 children; Caleb of Atkinson, Jesse of Roundly, Mont, and Mamie of Sundance, Wyo.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Atkinson, from which church the funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev Lloyd Cunningham. Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery. The sympathy of the many friends is extended to the bereaved family.
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Moss, Etta Mann
Feb 11,1916 Atkinson Graphic
THE BOONE CO, NEBR ADVANCE
MRS LOUIS P MOSS
Etta, daughter of Augustus and Ida Mann, was born near Central City, June 6,1883 and died at Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, following an operation Jan 26,1916.
She grew to young womanhood near Palmer, Nebr. Moving with her parents to Holt County about 1900 where she met and married Mr. Louis Moss, who with two little girls are denied her companionship and care in her death. She is also mourned by a father, mother, two brothers and two sisters.
The body was brought back to St Edward on Saturday morning and the funeral services were held by Rev R Frank Shacklock at the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon after which all that was mortal was laid away in Evergreen Cemetery.
When a girl Mrs. Moss united with the Christian Church at Palmer, Nebr. and lived to exert a Christian influence upon those who came in contact with her.
For some years she had been in poor health and it was hoped that surgical treatment would help her, but being unable to withstand the strain death came to her relief.
The family have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad hour.
Out of town relatives who were present at the funeral services were Mrs. A C Mann and daughter, Jesse, mother and sister of the deceased, of Mountain View, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Good of Ewing, and Mrs. H Moss of Atkinson.
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Nilson, Elsie Vinnie Spence
Feb 11,1916 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH OF MRS CLYDE O NILSON
The community was shocked by the announcement of the death of Mrs. Clyde O Nilson, of Phoenix, which occurred Wednesday evening Feb 2nd. The news of the death of Mrs. Nilson is very sad as she has been married only a little over a year and leaves a baby girl two weeks old. As soon as it was known that she was seriously ill, her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Spence of Harlan, Iowa, were sent for and with another daughter, Miss Ethel, arrived at Phoenix a short time before she passed away. The funeral services were held at the Nilson home two miles east of Phoenix post office, Friday afternoon. Rev H E Wells of the Atkinson Methodist Church conducted the services, and interment was made in the Phoenix Cemetery. The attendance of sympathizing friends and neighbors was very large. The little motherless baby was brought to Atkinson by the grandmother, Mrs. Otto Nilson, where it will be cared for until Mr. and Mrs. Nilson can arrange to return to the farm and make a home for their son, Clyde, the bereaved husband and father.
Miss Elsie Vinnie Spence was born at Dow City, Iowa, April 17,1889 and died at her home near Phoenix, Nebr., Feb 2,1916.
She was educated in her childhood town and there lived until four years ago when she came west and made her home with Mrs. Chris Peterson.
Jan 6,1915 she was married to Mr. Clyde O Nilson. Their baby, Marion Irene, was born Jan 17th. Complications aggravated by the grippe terminated the happy union, even though human hands did all that was within their power.
She leaves the young husband and baby girl, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Spence, and three brothers, Foster, Guy and Nelson Spence and three sisters, Ethel, Vera, and Ruby, of whom Elsie was the eldest.
The kindest sympathy of friends is extended to the grief stricken family in their loss. Mrs. Nilson was a favorite among all who knew her.
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Bay, John
August 23, 1917 The Frontier O'Neill, Nebraska
Commits Suicide
John H Bay, father of George Bay, of Meek, committed suicide by hanging at his home northeast of this city last Monday afternoon, the body being found by his son, George, about six o'clock that evening, hanging to a tree near his cottage.
George Bay came in from the field a few moments before he found the body and says that he seen his father standing in the yard near his cottage. When he found him hanging to the tree the body was still warm, showing that he had not been dead but a short time. He secured a barrel, tied the rope around a tree, then around his neck, and either jumped off the barrel or knocked it out from under himself. His feet were just touching the ground and he was strangled to death.
Mr. Bay was apparently enjoying good health, for a man of his age. He lived in a cottage near the residence of his son, preferring to be by himself. It is presumed he committed the deed in a fit of temporary mental aberration. His sudden death, by his own hand, is a severe shock to his relatives.
County Attorney Boyle, who under the new law is the acting coroner of the county, was called and went out but decided an inquest was unnecessary.
Deceased was born in Germany on November 18, 1835, and would have been 82 years old next November. On November 28, 1866, he was united in marriage to Catherine Storjohann, who passed away in November ,1913. On July 16, 1884, he came to this country, coming direct from Germany, and settled upon a farm in the northern part of the county, east of Phoenix. A year later he moved to the farm on the Blackbird, where he resided up to the time of his death, with the exception of three years when they lived at Elkhorn, Nebraska.
Deceased leaves three children to mourn his death: George, of Meek; Henry of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and
Mrs. Lena Grossman, of Phoenix, Nebraska.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the remains being interred in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
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Spindler, Margaret
Dec 25,1931 Atkinson Graphic
Margaret D Bartels, daughter of John and Anna Bartels, was born July 18,1872 near Peoria, Mason Co, Ill, and died at her home in Atkinson, Dec 21,1931.
At the age of 11 years she moved with the family to Lincoln, and later in that year, 1883 to a homestead in Holt Co about 30 miles northwest of O'Neill.
In 1895 at the Bartels home, she was married to George H Spindler. For 30 years Mr. and Mrs. Spindler and family lived on a farm 2 miles east and a half mile north of Phoenix. About 7 years ago Mrs. Spindler moved to Atkinson where the children were attending school. Mr. Spindler moved to town 3 years ago to be with the family.
Mrs. Spindler was the mother of 10 children, 8 of whom, with their father, survive her. One boy and one girl, John and Mary Ann, preceded her in death. The others, all of whom were here to attend the funeral are Frances, Rose, Glenn and Frank at home, Chester of Soledad, Calif.; William of Interior, SD; Merle of Gordon, and Floyd of Atkinson.
Mrs. Spindler professed saving faith in Christ in 1905 and was baptized in Niobrara River. To the end she maintained her faith in the Church of God. She was a most loving Christian wife and mother.
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Stein, Ernest
May 12,1927 The Frontier
ERNEST HENRY STEIN
Ernest Henry Stein was born Feb 11,1846 at Segeberg, Holstein, Germany and died at his home north at Meek, Nebraska on May 7,1927 at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 26 days. He landed at New York at the age of 22 years; from there he went to Clinton, Iowa, residing there a short time with relatives. He then went to Rush City, Minnesota, where he homesteaded and lived for nine years.
He was married to Wilhelmina C S Lendt, May 18,1876 at Wyoming, Minnesota. They resided at Rush City two years after being married. They then moved to Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, where they resided two years. Then moved to Holt County, Nebraska by immigrant wagon arriving Oct 23,1879, taking up a Pre-Emption and a Tree Claim where they have resided for the past 44 years. Through honest hard work and thrift he made one of the better homes of Northern Holt County. In 1914 he and his wife went to Middlesex County, Virginia where they resided for four years, but later came back to Holt County to be near their children in their old age.
To this union were born nine children, two boys and seven girls.
Mrs. Ella A Strom, Spencer, Nebraska; Mrs. Emilie D Karel, Carlock, South Dakota; Mrs. Celia T Richter, Opportunity, Nebraska; Mrs. Laura J Karel, Meek, Nebraska; Herman C Stein, Meek, Nebraska; Mrs. Clara M K Woidneck, Spencer, Nebraska; Mrs. Dorothy McElshire, Colome, South Dakota; Walter H C Stein, O'Neill, Nebraska; Mrs. Maria W Kuhns, O'Neill, Nebraska; He also leaves to mourn his death a brother and two sisters; Jochim Stein, Meek, Nebraska; Mrs. Dora Lendt, Stacy, Minnesota; Mrs. Wilhelmine Lass, Segeberg, Germany; fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mr. Stein underwent many of the hardships that was the lot of the early settlers of the western country When he and Mrs. Stein and their two daughters landed in Holt County, their sole possessions were 45 cents, AŤ sack of flour, 1 yoke of oxen and a team of colts besides a very few pieces of furniture and bedding. Mr. Stein has told us at different times how he had to walk to Paddock, a distance of twelve miles for their groceries. Their nearest railroad town was Neligh, from which place they hauled their corn; When they arrived in O'Neill there were but three business houses and but few residences. Mr. Stein and family had the pluck to stick to their homestead which has developed into one of the best in that part of the county.
All the children arrived to his bedside before he passed away except Mrs. James Karel and Mrs. Orville Elshire, both of South Dakota.
He was a loving, devoted husband and father, who will be greatly missed by all.
The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church near Meek, Nebraska at 2 pm Tuesday May 10,1927. Serman by Rev H H Beers of O'Neill and burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery near the church.
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Stein, Joachim A
March 3,1929 Holt County Independent
J A STEIN; RESIDEN TOF COUNTY 59 YEARS, PASSES AWAY FEB 27
Joachim A Stein, a resident of Holt County for the past 59 years, passed away at his home north of O'Neill on Monday, Feb 27. Funeral services were held Thursday from Presbyterian church at Meek, in charge of Rev Wright and burial following in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Joachim A Stein was born at Seaburg, Germany, Oct 1849. He attended the school of that town and after graduating he learned the tanner's trade at his father's tannery. He was confirmed in the Lutheran Church when a small boy and continued with his church until the end.
When he was 18 years of age he came to Clinton, Iowa, and for a while worked on a boat between Clinton and St Paul, and later lived in Minn. and his father, sister, and brother, joined him there.
He was united in marriage to Mary Plessel at Granite Falls, Minn. and to this union were born four children; Anna, Joseph, Minnie at home and Mrs. Louise Peterson of O'Neill, who survive and Peterson of O'Neill, who survive and mourn for a kind and loving father. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Robert, Lois, Ann and Harold Peterson. Mrs. Stein passed away March 21,1907.
During the year 1880 he moved to Holt County with his family, where he took a homestead and has since that time continued to live on the same place. He endured all the hardships of the early settlers, and he hauled the materials for the first home from Niobrara on the Mo River. He was public spirited in helping to build up the country and loved trees and shrubs and spent much of his time in planting trees and shrubs and caring for them.
He was a kind neighbor and a wonderful father, always looking after the welfare of his family.
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Sanders, Leo J
July 29,1921 Atkinson Graphic
Sylvester and Leo Sanders fell in action at the Battle of the Marne and on the same day July 19,1918. Sylvester was born Nov 1,1892 and Leo Feb 23,1894.
They enlisted at Omaha May 6,1917, were sworn in at Ft Logan, Colorado, entrained from El Paso, Tex June 1, for Hoboken and embarked for France June 12. The remains had been laid to rest in the American Cemetery at Ploisy, Aisne, France, but at the request of their mother were disinterred to be buried at home in the family burial plot in Ewing Cemetery.
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Sanders, Sylvester S
July 29,1921 Atkinson Graphic
Sylvester and Leo Sanders fell in action at the Battle of the Marne and on the same day July 19,1918. Sylvester was born Nov 1,1892 and Leo Feb 23,1894.
They enlisted at Omaha May 6,1917, were sworn in at Ft Logan, Colorado, entrained from El Paso, Tex June 1, for Hoboken and embarked for France June 12. The remains had been laid to rest in the American Cemetery at Ploisy, Aisne, France, but at the request of their mother were disinterred to be buried at home in the family burial plot in Ewing Cemetery.
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Clark, Edgar Arthur
The Frontier March 6,1930
Obituary
Many friends gathered at the Methodist Church last Wednesday afternoon to pay their last respects to their friend and neighbor, Mr. E A Clark, who passed away at the Evangelical Covenant Hospital in Omaha Sunday morning.
Edgar Arthur Clark was born at Winona, Minnesota on August 9th, 1868 and died at Omaha, Nebraska on February 24th, 1930, being 61 years, six months and 15 days of age. Mr. Clark came with his parents at the age of 13 years to make his home at Inman and has lived here ever since with the exception of two years spent back at the old home at Winona.
On July 24, 1890 he was united in marriage to Anna M Green, also of Inman. To this union were born five children. Mrs. E R Rogers of Madison, Nebraska, Mrs. Ralph Moor of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Arthur, Eugene, and Leslie of Inman. Besides the sorrowing widow and five children, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Ida Warrwick of Alden, Minnesota and 12 grandchildren.
His parents and two brothers have preceded him in death. In the passing of Mr. Clark the people of Inman and community are bereft of a kind person and good neighbor.
The funeral was conducted by the Rev A Poe, of the Methodist Church in Inman and the Rev H H Beers of the Presbyterian Church of O'Neill. The Masonic Lodge of which he was a member, also took part in the service. Mr. Clark was also a member of the Modern Woodmen Lodge.
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Frantz, Lorenzo
Feb 5,1915 Holt County Independent
Grandpa Frantz died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hancock, Sun evening. The cause of his death being old age.
Lorenzo Daw Frantz of Inman grandfather of C P Hancock of this place, died Sunday evening and was buried Thursday
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Gallagher, David
March 16, 1911 The Frontier
David Gallagher, an old settler of the Elkhorn River county near Inman, died on March 5 at Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. Gallagher had been in Delaware for some time past though his home was still in Holt County where he had considerable property, including a half section of good river bottom land between Inman and Stafford. His wife died a few years ago, and the remains were taken to Delaware for burial, where those of her husband have been buried.
The will of the deceased has been filed for probate to county clerk here, his brother, Michael of this county being made executor and principal beneficiary of the will
Two brothers in Ireland and two in Australia are given small sums and two sons of a deceased brother are among the beneficiaries according to the terms of the will.
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Hanson, A P
Nov 29,1883 Atkinson Graphic
MURDERED AND ROBBED
A MAN FOUND DEAD BETWEEN O'Neill AND CACHE CREEK
SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN MURDERED AND THEN ROBBED
One day last week a man named Hanson, living on Cache Creek, south of Inman, went to O'Neill on business leaving home about 8 o'clock in the morning, which was the last seen of him alive by his family. He was in town all day until along in the afternoon, when he was seen headed towards home with a load of lumber and accompanied by an unknown companion. The following day a man living in that vicinity, whose name we could not learn, called at the Hanson place and informed Mrs. Hanson that she need not expect her husband home for two weeks at least, as he (Hanson) had told him in O'Neill the day before that he was going up the country. This excited the wife's suspicious and she started out on a search for Mr. H. She had only gone about two miles from the house when she found both horses drowned in the creek and the body of her unfortunate husband lying stretched upon the bank. Taking into consideration that quite a large sum of money, which Mr. H was known to have on his person when in O'Neill, was missing, leads the reader to the one conclusion - that he was murdered and then robbed. The man who told Mrs. Hanson that her husband would not be home for two weeks has left the country and no trace of him can be found. A thorough investigation is being made. Mrs. Hanson is left with ten small children, the oldest being only eleven years of age.
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Hopkins, Willis
July 16,1914 The Frontier
Willis Hopkins, about 25 years of age, leaves a wife and 2 children to mourn his loss and what is still more saddening is the fact that an accouchement is almost daily expected.
His funeral took place yesterday from his residence 8 miles northwest of Ewing and was attended by many Ewing people. Interment was at Inman.
He died July 10,1914, death was caused by a wound produced by a knife on June 27,1914 in the hand of one John Hall.
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Mayne, Samuel
Feb 15,1894 The Frontier
Samuel Mayne on Monday morning Feb 12,1894 at his home three miles southeast of O'Neill of cancer, aged 58 years.
Deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country in 1874. Mr. Mayne was a prosperous and energetic farmer, owning one of the best farms in the county and has many friends who mourn his death. He leaves a wife and two sons.
The funeral took place yesterday, services being held in the church at Inman.
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Van Every, infant
Jan 15,1921 Atkinson Graphic
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bausch were in Inman Thursday to attend the funeral of a little grandchild, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Van Every.
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Van Valkenburg, Levi
May 31,1923 The Frontier
LEVI VAN VALKENBURG, INMAN PIONEER KILLED BY TRAIN SUNDAY
Levi Van Valkenburg, aged 86 years, a pioneer of Holt County, was struck by Northwestern Freight No 115, westbound Sunday, near Inman, and killed. Mr. Van Valkenburg, who resided just east of Inman, near the railroad right of way, had crossed the tracks in pursuit of some turkeys which had strayed from the place and in returning stepped upon the tracks as the freight, which follows the afternoon passenger, approached. He evidently was unaware of its nearness and because of defective hearing did not hear the whistling of the locomotive or the shouts of his sons, nearby, who were witnesses to the accident. The locomotive threw the aged man from the track, badly mangling him. He was dead when relatives reached him. The train was in charge of Conductor Charles Wihrer and Engineer Schwertseger and was traveling about 25 miles an hour.
Mr. Van Valkenburg was one of the earliest settlers at Inman and he and his brother Trumain were the first to enter in the hay business there, which has developed Inman into one of the largest hay shipping points in the county. He also conducted the first creamery business in Inman and was one of the first postmasters at that place.
He settled on a homestead southeast of Inman in 1879 and made his home there ever since until a few years ago. At the death of his wife, when he took up his residence with his son, C A Van Valkenburg.
He leaves three sons, H of Haztum, Colorado, G of Blue Rapids, Kan, and C A of Inman, two brothers, BK and TH of Inman, and one sister Sarah, who lives in NY state.
The funeral services were held at Inman Wednesday, burial being in the Inman Cemetery.
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Kernan, children
In 1876 the Kernan family moved westward to O'Neill, Nebr. At that time there were only 2 houses in O'Neill. While they were in the O'Neill area the 2 oldest children lost their lives in a spring blizzard. They were the 1st white children to be buried in the O'Neill cemetery.
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Anderson, Nellie J Gilman
Nov 13,1925 Atkinson Graphic
MRS AUSTIN S ANDERSON
Nellie J Gilman, was born Feb 13,1901 at Amelia, Nebr. She died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilman of Amelia, Nov. 7,1925 aged 24 years, 8 months and 24 days.
Nellie, as she was known by her many friends, was the fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gilman, pioneer settlers of Holt County.
Dec 3,1919 she was united in marriage to Austin S Anderson, at Fremont. To them two children were born, Ruth 5 and Jack W 3.
She was a devoted wife, kind and loving mother and a dutiful daughter and sister. Together with doctors, nurse, husband, and family, she battled for her life, meeting each complication of intestinal flu, typhoid, partial paralysis, weakened heart and pneumonia with patience and courage for 7 weeks.
She leaves to mourn her death the husband and children, father, mother, four sisters, five brothers, many other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church, Amelia by her former pastor of Burwell, assisted by Rev Michael of Amelia, Nov 9. Interment was made in the cemetery at Chambers, Nebr.
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Atkinson, Thomas V
Jan 6,1916 Chambers Bugle
On Tuesday, Jan 4, T V Atkinson of Cedar passed away after having had a third stroke of paralysis.
On Dec 22 Mr. Atkinson was last seen getting his mail. From Dec 26th nothing more was seen of him until Dec 31, and when neighbors Wright, Price and Hayes searched for him, they found him in a profound state of coma. They immediately summoned medical aid and the next day they brought him to Chambers. He evidently had been starved for the five days he lay alone and when found his feet were badly frozen. He lingered along until his death never once regaining consciousness.
He was taken to the Methodist church were Rev Tauscott delivered a final ceremony.
His burial occurred on Jan 4 in Chambers Cem. where he was buried beside his sister. He has a cousin living in Elgin, Ill, but she was unable to come to Chambers on account of illness at home.
Mr. Atkinson was 61 years and 5 months old and was born in Wiggin, England.
Jan 16,1916 The Frontier
Thomas Atkinson, one of the pioneers of the south country, died at Chambers last Tuesday. Mr. Atkinson lived alone in Swan township, his wife having secured a divorce a couple of years ago. The Sunday after Christmas, Charles Daly and brother who live 2 miles from the Atkinson place went over there and they found him sick in bed and practically helpless. They summoned medical assistance and he was moved to Chambers where he died Tuesday. He was quite well to do financially, having a large amount of real estate and several head of cattle. He was an Englishman and had no relatives in this section of the country.
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Bradshaw, Van Virgil
Sept 29,1911 Atkinson Graphic
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bradshaw who live near Inez, lost their little boy Van Virgil, at the Alex Searl home in Atkinson last Sunday night at 12 o'clock. They had brought him up from Inez for Medical treatment and were stopping at the Searl residence. The little fellow was born Aug 4 and spent but a short life here and that full of suffering. The body was taken to Chambers, Tuesday for burial where the funeral services were also held.
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Doolittle, Harold J
Aug 7,1930 The Frontier
The community around Chambers and Amelia were deeply grieved to hear of the death of Harold Doolittle who passed out of this life at the Wilson Hospital at Stuart, Saturday, July 26th, after an illness of two weeks.
Harold James Doolittle was born near Cortland, Nebr., March 23,1908. At an early age he moved with his parents to Holt County, near Amelia, where he grew to manhood and won the respect and esteem of his many friends. Harold was a frail child from birth, suffering with a heart lesion. Despite this handicap, he lived an active life, being a member of M E Sunday School baseball team at Amelia. He also did his share of the work on his father's ranch. Those who have sound bodies and good health little know the effort it must have cost him to be like other young men of his age. After an illness of a few days symptoms of appendicitis developed; he was taken to the hospital and owing to his heart condition, he courageously submitted to the operation on Monday, July 21st, under a local anesthetic; other symptoms developed and he passed away the following Saturday.. Death was due to an infected blood clot in the brain, secondary to the heart lesion.
A beautiful romance entered his life and he was looking forward to the time in the near future when he could build up a home for the young woman to whom he had chosen as his companion through life.
He was kind to his parents, brothers and sisters; his life was a true example of patience and determination.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doolittle; six brothers, Arthur, Earl, Clinton, Thomas, Clyde, Eugene of Amelia; three sisters, Mrs. Herman Medlen of O'Neill; Mrs. Bernard Kennedy of Kola and Birdie at home.
Sunday evening, friends and neighbors gathered at the Methodist Church at Amelia and with loving hands and hearts, decorated the church with a bank of garden flowers and where funeral services were held on Monday, July 28, Rev Lindsey officiating. A quartette composed of Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. L M Sageaser, Mr. Fisher and Mr. Widman sang 3 beautiful numbers at the church and one at the grave where the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Chambers Cemetery.
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Emery, Henry P
Aug 15,1901 Chambers Bugle
The death of Henry P Emery, which occurred at his home on Aug 8th, though not unexpected, yet it has caused much sorrow. Deceased was born in Marcer Co, Penn, April 5,1823, moved to Hancock Co, April 1844, and was united in marriage to Francis L Houston, Sept 5. In 1852 he with his family moved to Johnson Co, Iowa, in 1871 they next moved to Audubon Co, Iowa, then they moved to Knox Co, Nebr., in 1883 and to Holt Co in 1886, where they spent many happy hours. Deceased lived a devoted Christian life and his death was a triumph of faith. His honesty of purpose, his kind disposition have served to endear him to the people of his acquaintance. The funeral service was held in the M E Church, conducted by Rev L Hedden on Friday, 9th inst. A large and sympathizing congregation was present and the remains was interred in Chambers Cemetery. He leaves a loving wife, four sons and one daughter to mourn their sad bereavement.
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Pierce, Clarence D
Sept 12,1930 Atkinson Graphic
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Amelia, Tuesday for Clarence D Pierce, 50, who died at Norfolk, Saturday, Sept 6. Mr. Pierce was a brother of Mrs. Wm Weller of Atkinson and Henry and Frank of Amelia. Interment was made in Chambers Cemetery.
Clarence D Pierce was born at Cherokee, Iowa, Jan 29,1880. He grew to manhood in Holt Co, where he moved with his parents when he was four years old. He was married on Feb 4,1915 to Miss Violet Ingles of Ballagh, Nebr. and to them two children were born, Maxine and Vernon.
Besides his wife and children, Mr. Pierce is survived by his aged mother who lives at Carter, SD; five sisters, Mrs. A B Roy of Blackfoot, Idaho; Mrs. Wm English of Winner, SD; Mrs. Wm Weller of Atkinson; Mrs. J J McCaffery of Emmet and Mrs. D Sammons of Amelia; four brothers, Ray D of Martin, SD; Robert H of Carter, SD; Henry and Frank of Amelia.
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Sageser, James W
Sept 26,1901 Chambers Bugle
DIED
SAGESER - At his home in Chambers on Sunday night at 10 o'clock. James W Sageser at the age of 57 years.
It becomes our sad duty to record the death of one of our most highly respected citizens, James W Sageser, the subject of this article, was born in Mareago Co, Ohio, Mar 30,1841. In 1855 he, with his parents moved to Illinois and on Oct 21,1861, he enlisted as a private in Co H 45th Reg Illinois. For 3 years and 11 months he faithfully discharged his duties in those perilous times in defense of his country and received an honorable discharge at the close of the war. He was married to Mary J Ridenonr March 21,1867. To them were born five children, one daughter and four sons, one of whom died in infancy. In 1870 he moved with his family to Iowa, where many seasons of joy were experienced by him and his beloved family. Deceased was converted during revival services conducted by Rev Worth and united with the Evangelical Church at Afton, Iowa in 1855. In 1886 he, with his family joined the great procession that was then moving westward and settled in Nebraska, taking a homestead near Chambers, upon which final proof was made in the course of time. There being no Evangelical Church in Chambers, deceased with his faithful wife united with the M E Church. His Christian life was fruitful of kindly deeds. Every subject of sympathy joined in him a ready response. His army experience left him an invalid from which he was at times a great sufferer. He was a true patriot and a great admirer of our lamented President and his wise administration. After a long and severe illness he died in the triumphs of a living faith, on Sunday evening, Sept 23,1901 at the hour of 10 pm. All that could possibly be done for him during his illness was faithfully done by his physician and his family. Never for a moment did his faithful wife neglect her duties, though worn with constant watching. The funeral services took place on Tuesday, Sept 14 at 10 am, under the auspices of GAR Post of which deceased was an honored member, in the M E Church. The remains were gently bourn through the aisles of the church and placed at the altar, amid a profusion of beautiful flowers daintily arranged, with a motto "Father" in white, conspicuous among black drapery. After the ceremony by the GAR Post, Rev F R Davis, delivered a very appropriate and touching discourse the choir sang for their opening piece "Nearer to My God to Thee", and previous to the sermon sang the song selected by the deceased long before he passed away, "When My Final Farewell to The World I have Said". The church was full to overflowing and large, numbers were unable to gain entrance. The immense crowds in attendance was an evidence of the high esteem in which deceased was held. He leaves a loving wife, one daughter, three sons, and four brothers to mourn their sad bereavement; all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community in this their hour of grief.
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Sammons, Muriel
May 16,1913 Atkinson Graphic
Muriel Sammons died at Amelia on Friday of last week. She was 18 years of age and the daughter of O C Sammons. Her mother died a little over a year ago.
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Smith, daughter
Sept 26,1901 Chambers Bugle
The six months old daughter of Jason Smith died last Saturday morning. The funeral was held Sunday.
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White, Mary Ann Hammond
Nov 13,1931 Atkinson Graphic
MRS MARY WHITE, AMELIA, IS DEAD
FUNERAL SERVICES WERE HELD SATURDAY AT THE METHODIST CHURCH IN AMELIA
Mrs. Mary White of Amelia passed away at the home of her son, Harry, Thursday, Nov 5. Mrs. White, who was more than 90 years of age, had been in ill health since last spring. Funeral services were held last Saturday at the Methodist Church in Amelia and interment was made in Chambers Cem.
Mary Ann Hammond was born at Mont Chuck, Luzerne Co, Penn, March 26,1841; died Nov 5,1931 at Amelia, aged 90 years, 7 months and 10 days.
In 1855, with her parents and other relatives, she emigrated from Pennsylvania, driving through in covered wagons and settled in Kaukakee Co, Ill. She was married to John E White Dec 23,1862. To this union was born three sons and one daughter. The daughter died in early childhood.
Her husband, John E White, died Jan 19,1905. Three sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her death, 3 sons and their families; HS and EH of Amelia and EA of Inez; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. H Y Swan and Mrs. E W Stirling of Aroma Park, Ill; three brothers Samuel of Aroma Park, Frank of Chicago; and Charles of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mrs. White, "Mother" or "Aunt Mary", as we all knew her was converted to Christ when 16 years of age, and has lived a devoted Christian life. In 1884, she with her husband and family settled on a farm now owned by E H White. In recent years she has made her home with her three sons, dividing the time between each. Words are to all the Christian like traits of her character and even yet many an old settler is heard to say, "She was a mother to us all".
Submitted by Doris Counts
Kubart, Joseph
Feb 4,1916 Atkinson Graphic
AGED CITIZEN DEAD
We are called upon this week to chronicle the sad news of the death of Mr. Joseph Kubart, one of the oldest settlers of Holt County. For several years Mr. Kubart had been in feeble health. The end came Sunday morning about 6 o'clock, Jan the 30th.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock in the presence of a large number of neighbors and sympathetic friends, and the remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Joseph Kubart was born at Chasnek, Bohemia, March 20,1832 and died Jan 30,1916 at the ripe age of 83 years, 10 months and 10 days. The deceased came to America 50 years ago and settled in Chicago, Illinois. In 1870 he was married to Miss Anna Holub, to which union was given five children, Theodore and James, Mrs. Libbie Mlinar, Mrs. Victoria LeMunyan and Mrs. Mary Pacha.
From Chicago the Kubart family came to Holt County where they located on a homestead 5 1/2 miles southwest of Atkinson. The family grew up around him and with others Joseph Kubart helped to build this country and make it a pleasant land.
This has been his home since and there the Captain of our Salvation called him to realms unknown.
There is a world above
Where parting is unknown
A long eternity of love
Formed for the good alone.
And faith beholds the dying here
Transplanted to that happier sphere
The Graphic joins with friends and neighbors in truest sympathy to the devoted wife and mother and the children who are among our best citizens.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Gilg, Edward Joseph
Oct 21,1910 Atkinson Graphic
Edward Joseph Gilg was born March 5,1906, died Oct 13,1910 after a lingering illness of several months duration. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilg, beloved by all for his bright and manly ways. The funeral was held in Atkinson, Saturday, Sept 15 at St Joseph Church, Rev Loecker conducting the services and the remains laid at rest in the Catholic Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Rossman, Glenn Delmer
Jan 7,1916 Atkinson Graphic
Glen Delmer Rossman was born near Atkinson, Nebraska, Jan 20,1911 and was called to his heavenly home Dec 28,1915 at the age of 4 years, 11 months and 8 days.
He had a very weak and frail constitution and never was blessed with good health. He was taken sick with pneumonia Dec 27 and on Dec 28 at 11:15 pm the angels carried his little soul into the bosom of the Saviour.
He leaves to mourn his so seemingly untimely death his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rossman, three brothers, Russell, Wilson and Trumin, and six sisters, Grace, Nellie, Wilma, Opal, Gladys, and Izetta by whom he will be greatly missed.
The funeral service was held at the Rossman home Dec 30 at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev H R Knosp, and the remains laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Porter, DeLoss Ivan
Jan 14,1916 Atkinson Graphic
DeLoss Ivan Porter was born Jan 20,1915 and died Jan 10,1916 at the tender age of 11 months and 20 days. Though he had been a sufferer all his days DeLoss Ivan was a beautiful child. Rev W E Wells, pastor of the Methodist Church, preached the funeral sermon from the text A"And Jesus called a little child unto himself", Matt 18:3. The service was held at the Elsberry home and interment made in Woodlawn Cemetery, Tuesday afternoon. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of their many friends and neighbors.
There's a home for little children
Above the bright blue sky
Where Jesus reigns in glory
A home of peace and joy
No home on earth is like it
Nor can with it compare
For every one is happy
Nor could be happier there.
Jan 14,1916 Atkinson Graphic
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Porter who live near Dustin, brought their baby of 11 months to town last Friday that they might the better minister to the little oneA's needs and be close to a physician. The doctor gave them no real hope and though all was done that human hands could do, the little sufferer passed away at the home of Mrs. Porter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Elsberry at 5 o'clock Monday morning.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Ogden, son of Bert
April 15,1910 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs. John Frederick of Calloway, accompanied by her two youngest children, arrived in Stuart, Sunday evening, to be present at the funeral of her little grandson, the child of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ogden, which died Friday night. She will remain until Mrs. Ogden is in better health.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Malzacher, Lillian
April 15,1910 Atkinson Graphic
Lillian Malzacher, sister of Mrs. William Schultz, suffering with appendicitis was taken up to the hospital Saturday and an operation was performed; this did not have the desired effect and a second one was to take place yesterday. Her father was called, she being in a serious condition.
Later; Miss Malzacher died at 2 o'clock yesterday morning.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dobias, Mrs. Chester
April 15,1910 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs. Chester Dobois died at her home in Atkinson Sunday night, April 24. The remains were taken to Chadron Monday night where funeral services and interment was had.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Fried, Victor
April 15,1910 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs. Sam Fried left Saturday for Tekamah, Nebr, having received word that their son Victor was very sick. Tuesday Mr. Fried was notified that Victor was not expected to live, so left on the morning train for his bedside.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Young, Wilmer R
Sept 10, 1914 The Frontier
Wilmer R Young - Jan 11,1885- Sept 4,1914
Wilmer Young, aged 29 years, died about 11 oA'clock Friday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M W Young, five miles northeast of Ewing, as a result of an accident.
Last Monday, Mr. Young was making hay near Page, and while he was driving a stacker team the singletree broke and flying back struck him in the side, breaking three ribs and puncturing the liver. He was unmarried. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Ewing.
Submitted by Doris Counts
McKay, D C
Aug 27,1914 Holt County Independent
D C MCKAY
Coroner Dr E T Wilson, was in Ewing Saturday, viewing the body of D C McKay, who has taken his own life some time Friday by hanging himself to the rafters in his barn.
D C McKay was 66 years old and an old settler at Ewing, who was highly respected. He had a paralytic stroke some time ago from which he did not fully recover and it is attributed to this, that he took his own life. He ate a hearty dinner at noon Friday and seemed in good spirits, and there was no indications that he contemplated the taking of his life. Before his death he left the following note to his son Ernest: "Ernest you have always been a good boy and you've all done everything you could for me. I never asked a favor but what you were willing to do it for me, but the shape I am in, I will be better off dead so good bye, from Papa".
The funeral was held Sunday from Presbyterian Church at Ewing
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Fowler, William F
Sept 23,1909 Stuart Advocate
WILL FOWLER DEAD
Last Saturday evening a telegram was received by the Odd Fellows Lodge here, sent from Hay Springs, SD, stating that Will Fowler had died in a hospital there and that his body would arrive on Sunday morning train for interment here. This news, while not unexpected, came as a shock to the large circle of his friends here. It had previously been reported that he was in a very critical condition, having a severe attack of appendicitis. An operation had been performed to relieve the trouble, but it had been delayed too long.
Will was a young man of good habits, and was highly esteemed by his intimate friends.
His brother, Edward, his brother in law, Bert Haight, and the bereft family accompanied the remains to Stuart and to the Cleveland Church, where the funeral sermon was delivered by Rev Connell. The Odd Fellows then took charge and conducted the services according to the ritual of that order.
William F Fowler, was born in Delaware Co, Ohio, Feb 12,1875 and died in Hot Springs, SD, Sept 18,1909, being 34 years, 7 months and 6 years of age (that's what the paper said). He was married a few years ago to Miss Haight of Keya Paha Co, who, with two small children, is left to mourn his untimely death.
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