Memorial report for 1912

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Pioneers and Old Settlers, Dakota County, Nebraska

August 29, 1912
Pioneers and Old Settlers Mingle in Happy Gathering
Thursday, August 29, marked another cycle in the annuals of the Pioneers and Old Settlers’ Association of Dakota County, Nebraska. Perfect weather conditions helped swell the attendance and by 1:30 nearly 4,000 people had assembled at Clinton Park to enjoy the happy occasion, and meet old acquaintances – many of whom had come from other states and localities to again grasp the hand of the gray haired pioneers who for thirty-one years have made these reunions a bright spot in the memory of every old settler.
Rev. Robert Wheeler, pastor of the First Presbyterian church at South Omaha, gave the annual address, following the dinner hour. His talk was along the line of pioneer times. Coming to this locality in 1870 he realized the situation as he found it in the then early times, which fact made his talk more interesting to his hearers. He was followed by several of the pioneers with short talks on pioneer times.
A resolution was offered by Historian M M Warner changing the constitution to make all who settled here prior to 1880, pioneers. This will be considered at the next reunion.
The following memorial report was read by Secretary George Wilkins:
John L. Nixon, age 49 years, died at his home near Homer, Neb., Friday, September 8, 1911, he was a kind-hearted man and lived in Dakota county nearly all his life.
On Saturday, September 9, 1911, Frank J. Heeney died at his home near Hubbard, Neb., at the age of 26 years. He was an upright man and esteemed by all who knew him.
On Saturday, September 16, 1911, Mrs. W.C. Echart, a noble woman, crossed the dark valley of death at her home in Dakota City, Neb., at the age of 53 years. She is missed by a wide circle of friends and was a good Christian woman.
Geo. A. Eckhart, who was born and reared in this county, died at his home in Hayward, California, Saturday, September 16, 1911, at the age of 38 years. He spent nearly all his boyhood in Dakota county.
Marie Larson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson, died at Beatrice, Neb., Tuesday, September 11, 1911, at the age of 18 years, and is missed by those who knew her.
John D. Mann, aged 83 years, who came to Dakota county in 1871, answered the final summons at his home in Lyons, Neb., Friday, September 29, 1911. He was a highly respected citizen.
On Monday, September 25, 1911, Mrs. Alice Ryan, aged 83 years, departed this life at her home near Jackson, Neb. She came to county over 40 years ago and is missed by the many who knew her.
John Dixon, one of the early settlers of this county, passed to his eternal home of Eldorado Springs, Colo., Tuesday, September 19, 1911. He was a former resident of Emerson, Neb., and will be remembered by early settlers of that place.
J.M. Evans, aged 68 years, departed this life Tuesday, October 24, 1911, at his home in South Sioux City, Neb. He was a genial man and esteemed by all who knew him.
Mrs. Katherine Nels, one of the pioneer women of 1867, crossed the dark valley of death at her home in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, October 7, 1911, at the age of 72 years. She was a noble, Christian woman.
Leonard Bates, who came in Dakota county in 1853, passed to his eternal home at Los Angeles, Cal., on Monday, October 16, 1911. He was an honored, respected citizen, was one of the first to come to Dakota county, took great interest in the association and is missed by his many acquaintances.
Mrs. John P. Kramper, aged 44 years a noble, Christian woman, passed to the beyond Wednesday, October 11, 1911, at her home. She had about the greatest part of her life in Dakota county.
Geo. R. Hayes, a highly respected citizen of Hubbard precinct, aged 59 years, died at his home near Hubbard, Neb., Thursday, October 17, 1911. He was a man with a large acquaintance and for a number of years served as ounty commissioner of this county.
Alexander Berndt, one of the early settlers of 1869, aged 83 years, died at the home of August Wilkins, near Homer, Neb., Wednesday October 23, 1911. He will be remembered by his many acquaintances.
On Tuesday, September 19, 1911, Mary W. Lockwood died at the home of her daughter at San Jose, Cal., at a ripe old age. She was a good, Christian lady and highly respected.
Mrs. Ida Priebe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Lischke, died at her home at Vassar, Kan., Thursday, October 24, 1911, at the age of 36 years. She was a kind-hearted, Christian lady.
Milton Foreshoe, who came to Dakota county in 1866, passed to his eternal home near Dakota City, Neb., Friday, October 27, 1911, at the age of 67 years. He was highly respected citizen and took great interest in the association.
John P. Hansen, one of the early settlers, aged 64 years, died in a Sioux City hospital on Tuesday, November 5, 1911. He was an honored, respected citizen, and was esteemed by those who knew him.
John W. Ryder, aged 50 years, died at his home in Sioux City, Ia., on Sunday, October 29, 1911. He had resided in Dakota county a number of years.
Alanson Baker, a pioneer of 1856, passed to his eternal home on Sunday, October 29, 1911, at the age of 73 years. He was a member of Company I, Second Nebraska cavalry, enlisting in 1862, and was honorably discharged.
Charles F. Bayha, formerly editor of the Dakota City Mail, died at his home on Saturday, November 11, 1911, at the age of 65 years. He came to this county in the early 60s and was esteemed by his many acquaintances.
Mrs. Smith, mother of Mrs. Milton Foreshoe, aged 55 years, died at her home at Council Bluffs, ia, November 29, 1911. She formerly resided in this county.
Patrick Higgins, aged 44 years, died at his home near Emerson, Neb., on Monday, December 4, 1911. He had resided in this county a number of years.
On Saturday, December 2, 1911, Wm I. Hazelgrove passed to his eternal home near Phoenix, N.D., at the age of 46 years. His loss is mourned by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Charles Lampson of Yankton, S.D., who was born and reared in Dakota county, died in a Sioux City hospital on December 12, 1941, at the age of 53 years. He will be remembered by the earlier settlers of this county.
Mrs. Grace Miller-Bailey, aged 20 years died in a Sioux City hospital on Sunday, December 24, 1911. She formerly resided in Dakota county.
Harry J. Goodfellow, a noble Christian man, passed to the great beyond at his home near Jackson, Neb., on Friday, January 12, 1912, at the age of 51 years. He was a highly respected citizen and leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Mrs. A.E. Schaeffer, wife of the Presbyterian minister, of South Sioux City, Neb., died at her home at that place Saturday, October 14, 1911, at the age of 38 years. She was good, Christian woman and is mourned by a wide circle of friends.
Mrs. Genevieve A. Burleigh, mother of Geor. I. Miller, crossed the dark valley of death at her home in Spokane, wash., on Monday, February 5, 1912, at the age of 72 years. She was a kind-hearted lady and came to this county in early years.
Edward Ferry, aged 71 years, died at his home in South Sioux City, Neb., on Sunday, January 30, 1912. He had lived in this county a number of years.
Mrs. Carl Frederickson died at her home at Hubbard, Neb., on Friday, January 26, 1912. She had lived in Dakota county for a number of years.
Prof. Samuel Aughey, aged 81 years, who came to Dakota county in 1864, died at his home in Spokane, Wash., on Monday, February 12, 1912. He was an honored citizen and respected by all who knew him.
Scott Best, formerly a resident of this place died in Washington on February 1, 1912.
Hansen Wiseman, who reached the ripe old age of 94, died on Monday, February 12, 1912. He formerly resided in this county and was a member of Company J, Second Nebraska cavalry.
Norman D. Snyder, a member of company D, First Colorado cavalry, died at his home in Dakota City, Neb., on Friday, march 8, 1912, at the age of 65 years. He came to this county in 1858 and was a respected citizen.
Mrs. Henry Loomis, one of the pioneer women of this county, died at her home in Homber, Neb., March 19, 1911, at the age of 75 years. She was a good Christian woman.
Richard R. Myers, who was born and reared in Dakota county, Neb., died at the home of his brother, John F. Myers, in Sioux City, Ia. on Friday, March 19, 1912. He was 49 years of age and had a large acquaintance.
Daniel Bennett, aged 74 years, a veteran of the Civil war, fighting with Wisconsin volunteers, died at his home in South Sioux City, Neb., on Friday, March 15, 1912. He came to this county a number of years ago.
Frank Keefe, formerly of this county, died on Friday, March 22, 1912, in a Sioux City hospital.
W.E. Knowlton, who spent the greater part of his life in Dakota county, died at South Sioux City, Neb., on Monday, April 1, 1912, at the age of 43 years. He was a kind-hearted man, was esteemed by all who knew him and was always glad to lend a helping hand.
Mrs. Ethel Kekens died at the home of Mrs. L.M. Warner, of Chillicothe, Mo., on Saturday, March 16, 1912. She formerly resided in this county.
Mrs. Harriet Ayres, who came to Dakota county in the 70s, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Kelley, of Florence, Neb., Tuesday, April 23, 1912, at the age of .. years. She was a kind, Christian woman.
Mrs. Peter Sullivan, widow of the late Peter Sullivan, died at her home near Jackson, Neb., on Friday, April 26, 1912. She had resided in this county for many years.
On Friday, April 26, 1912, Mrs. Fred Wilkins, aged 48 years, a noble Christian and kind-hearted woman, crossed the dark river of death at her home near Homer, Neb. She came to this county about 25 years ago. Her loss is mourned by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Hanora Howard, one of the early pioneer woman of this county, died at her house near Hubbard, Neb., Friday, April 26, 1912. She was a good, Christian woman.
Jimmy Elder, formerly of this place, died at his home in Florence, Neb., on Monday, April 8, 1912.
Mrs. Taylor Osborn, aged 53 years, died at a Sioux City hospital Friday, April 21, 1912. She was a kind, Christian woman and is missed by a host of friends.
Mrs. Luther Hardin, a pioneer woman of 1867, aged 74 years, passed to her eternal home on Thursday, may 9, 1912. She was a noble, Christian woman, good church worker, and leaves a wide circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn her loss.
Harold C. Bliven, aged 34 years, who was born and reared in Dakota county, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Bliven, of Sioux City, Ia., Wednesday, July 3, 1912. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Zilpha Brown Warnock, aged 76 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.D. fales, at Ponca, neb., on Monday, May 20, 1912. She came to Dakota county in 1866 and was a kind, Christian woman.
Thomas P. Garrigan, born and reared at Jackson, Neb., died at his home in Sioux City, Ia., on Thursday, June 13, 1912. She was well known about Jackson and leaves a wide circle of friends who will mourn his loss.
Eugene L. Wilbur, a highly respected citizen of Dakota county, died at his home in South Sioux City, Neb., on Saturday, June 1, 1912, at the age of 77 years. He was held in high esteemed by all who knew him, and formerly served as a county commissioner of this county.
Mrs. louise Cleveland, better known as Aunt Laura, died at her home in Homer, Neb., Friday, June 21, 1912. She was a kind-hearted, Christian lady, and leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss.
Mrs. A.H. Baker, another of the pioneer women of 1856, crossed the dark valley of death at her home in Dakota City, Neb., Friday, June 21, 1912, at the age of 74 years. She was one of those noble, kind-hearted Christian women, and was loved by the many who knew her.
R.P. Eastcott, formerly of this county, died at his home in Canton, S.D., Wednesday, January 24, 1912. He will be remembered by the earlier settlers of this county.
On Friday, July 12, 1912, Mrs. Frank H. Way, died at her home near Waterbury, Neb., at the age of 33 years. She was a noble woman and was always ready to lend a helpful hand.
H.C. Dean Witcher died at Sturgis, S.D., Thursday, June 6, 1912, at the age of 51 years. He came to this county in 1876, and resided here a number of years.
Harry A. Hart, aged 32 years, died in a Chicago hospital on Wednesday, August 7, 1912. He was born and reared in this county and is missed by a wide circle of friends.
Andrew C. Hansen, one of the early settlers of this county, died at his home near Hubbard, neb., on Friday, August 2, 1912, at the age of 47 years. He was always glad to lend a kind and helping hand.
James Casey, aged 24 years, who was born and reared in Dakota county, died at Ponca, Neb., Friday, August 16, 1912. He was a kind-hearted young man and leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss.

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