Saunders County NEGenWeb Project
Transcriber's note: In places, the text from the newspaper is not readable on the microfilm. Linda has designated these areas with either a ? or __________.
Sleeth, Mrs.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 6, 1879
Page 3, col. 5
Sleeth – Of heart disease ? ? in Rock Creek precinct March 3, 1879, ? A. wife of Simeon Sleeth, Esq., in the 37th year of her age.
Mrs. Sleeth was a native of Mercer county, Pennsylvania, and the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bennett. She was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and her sudden death cast a gloom over the entire community. Deep sympathy is felt for her bereaved husband and three orphaned children but her friends mourn as those who have no hope for her trust was in Him whose presents lightens the gloom of the valley and shadows of death. The funeral ? were held at the school house on Tuesday last, the sermon being preached by Rev. T. K. Tyson, of the Baptist church.
Moon, Lulu
Moon, Cassie
Moon, Ve____
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 6, 1879
Page 3, col. 5
Moon – In Green precinct, Saunders county, Neb., on the 18th of February 1879 of diphtheria and membranous croup, Lulu S. aged five years; February 20th, Cassie aged three years; February 21st. Ve______, aged nine months, daughters of Robert E. and Emma E. Moon.
Only two days after Lulu had been laid awa to rest, two more little caskets each containing a sister, were placed by her side. Thus has death taken the little ones and left a sad and lonely home for the striken parents. The heartfelt sympathies of a large circle of friends go out to them in this hour of their great sorrow.
When the precious blossoms
That were tended with such care,
Rudely taken from our bosom,
How our aching hearts despair.
Round their little graves we linger,
"Till the setting sun is low;
Felling all our hopes have perished
With the flowers we cherished so".
Olson
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 13, 1879
Page 3, col. 2
Mr. H. Olson four miles south of town, lost a son, two years old Monday morning. He died of scarlet fever.
Musselwhite, Maud
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 13, 1879
Page 3, col. 5
Musselwhite – On Monday March 10th, 1879, in Green precinct, Maud infant daughter of J. A. and Bessie Musselwhite aged 9 months.
Bennett, Elizabeth
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 13, 1879
Page 3, col. 5
Bennett – Of congestion of the ? at her home in Rock Creek precinct Saunders county, Neb., March 9, 1879, Elizabeth, wife of Wm Bennett and daughter of Benj Ethell, aged 36 years, 5 months and 24 days.
Again this community is sadly stricken by the hand of death. Mrs. Bennett's fatal illness endured for a week, and though her sufferings were most intense, all were born with a Christian resignation rarely seen. She was fully aware of her approaching death, and was enabled to shout in the triumphs of faith in the Lord Jesus. For the sake of her family she would have gladly remained, but could resign all to her Father's will. She leaves a husband and five young children for whom earnest sympathy is felt in all the community.
Mrs. Bennett was a native of Boone county, Missouri, but for the most part of her life resided in Davis county, Iowa. She was converted at the age of fourteen, and since that time, has been faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, at the stricken home, where a large company of neighbors assembled to pay a last tribute of respect.
Wollen, Forrest
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 20, 1879
Page 3, col. 6
Died
Woolen – On the 4th inst. at the residence, of Charlie Robbins, in this county, Forrest, infant son of E. L. and Margaret L. Wollen, aged 1 year and 24 days.
Robbins, Wm. H.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 20, 1879
Page 3, col. 6
Robbins – At the same place, on the 6th inst. Wm. H, oldest son of Charles and Mary A. Robbins, aged 17 years and 5 months.
Clark, Bertha
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 20, 1879
Page 3, col. 6
Clark – On the 8th inst., Bertha, infant daughter of Rev. T. C. and Mary L. Clark.
Hancock, Flora B.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 27, 1879
Page 3, col. 6
Died
Hancock - In Marietta precinct, Saunders county, Neb., on Tuesday, March 18th 1879, Flora B. daughter of John T. and Sarah Hancock, aged 8 years.
Allen, Edmond
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, April 3, 1879
Page 3, col. 5
Died
Near Ashland, March 17th of lung fever Edmond Allen infant son of William and Violetta Tennison, aged 1 year 2 months and 12 days.
Rest then little ?
Just blooming into life.
Withered beneath the chill of death,
But free from pain and strife.
Sleep little Alley sleep.
Death will not hold thee long,
And in the morning then shalt rise,
With the immortal throng.
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