Obituaries
Obituaries - 1929
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1929
transcribed by Helen Selee
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska,
January 24, 1929
Betty May Shelly, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Shelly, passed away at 10 a.m. Monday, January 21, 1929.
She is one of the twins born on Dec. 23, 1928. The cause
of her death was congested lungs and a weak heart. She
leaves to mourn her death her father and mother, two
sisters, Jeanette and Mary Belle, two brothers, Maurice
and her twin Bobby Ray. The funeral service was held
Tuesday morning from the home and burial was in the
Gordon cemetery.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, January 24, 1929.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Hatten of Merriman,
passed away at the Fred Tranmer home last Wednesday
night. The little body was laid to rest at Center on
Thursday of last week.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, January 24, 1929.
Sarah M. Buchanan. Sarah Martha Sharp was born in
Lincolnshire, England, on February 9, 1854, and passed
away at Gordon, Nebraska, on January 18, 1929. At the age
of 14 she came with other members of her family to this
country and settled on a farm near Council Bluffs, Iowa.
In 1887 she was united in marriage to John N. Buchanan in
Douglas, Wyoming, and moved to Hot Springs, S.D. in 1890,
where she lived until six years ago when she left to make
her home with her daughters. She united with the Baptist
church in her young womanhood and ??? @Gordon Journal,
Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska ??? ....
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The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, January 24, 1929.
OBITUARIES
Elmer Earl Smith. Elmer E. Smith was born on May 15th,
1896 at Bethany, Ill., and passed away at his home in
Gordon on January 20th, 1929, as a result of disability
incurred while a soldier in the United States Army during
the World War. On November 10, 1918 he was united in
marriage to Edith McKnight at Hot Springs, S.D., and to
this union one daughter, Jean, was born, who with the
widow survives. Mr. Smith enlisted in the Army in 1917 in
the South Dakota Cavalry and went with his regiment to
Camp Cody, N.M. where he was transferred later to the
109th Ammunition Train. While there he was taken down
with the flu and upon recovery, he was left with a severe
heart affliction, which eventually caused his death. He
was discharged from the Army on a surgeon s certificate
of disability. He came to Gordon in 1924 from Hot Springs
and was employed as a barber here until he was forced to
quit work last October. Elmer Smith was of a genial
disposition and was loved by all who came in contact with
him. For years he has courageously fought his affliction
and through it all has maintained a cheerful disposition
and has always been proud of the fact that he served his
country in time of need, even though he has lost his
health in doing so. He was active in community affairs,
having managed the Gordon baseball team at various times.
He was a member of the American Legion and was also very
active in the work of the Odd Fellow Lodge. Funeral
services were conducted from the home on Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. Shelby delivering the address. The
services were under the supervision of the local Odd
Fellow lodge, and the pall-bearers were selected from
both the Odd Fellows was a charter member of the Baptist
church of Hot Springs. Her s was a truly beautiful
Christian character, and she lived a life of sacrifice
for and devotion to her family. For the past seven years
she had been a patient sufferer from arthritis, but she
was sustained by her deep faith in God. Her cheerful,
uncomplaining outlook on life made her beloved by all who
knew her. She will always be remembered for her unusual
intellect and remarkable interest in world affairs. Her
husband preceded her in death in 1906. There are left to
mourn her loss one son, N.C. Buchanan of Lincoln, Nebr.;
two daughters, Mrs. J.H. Holden of Gordon and Mrs. C.W.
Andrews of Deadwood, S.D.; a brother, J.S. Sharp of
McClelland, Iowa, and a sister, Mrs. E.M. Turner of
Greeley, Colo. She passed away peacefully at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Holden. Services were held at the
United Brethren church at Hot Springs, at 2:30 Sunday
afternoon, and she was laid to rest beside her husband in
Evergreen cemetery at that place. Beautiful floral
offerings were sent by friends in Gordon and Hot Springs.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, January 3, 1929
W.E. BROWN PASSES AWAY
Gene Brown, well known Gordon businessman, passed away
Sunday evening after an extended illness. Mr. Brown had
been in poor health for some time, but his going was a
distinct shock. For many years Mr. Brown was vice
president of the First National Bank, retiring a few
years ago to take up insurance work. He was of a cheerful
disposition, always obliging and numbered his friends
only by his acquaintances. He was prominent in lodge
circles and was never too busy to lend a helping hand.
Throughout his illness he was cheerful and uncomplaining.
He leaves a place which will be hard to fill.
~~~~~
WALTER EUGENE BROWN
Walter Eugene Brown was born at Cheyenne, Wyoming on June
16, 1876, moving to Chadron in September of 1885. In the
year 1902 he secured employment in the First National
Bank of Gordon where he remained until 1926, having
served in various capacities, retiring as Vice President
of that institution, following which he entered into
business for himself in which he was engaged at the time
of his death on December 30, 1928. He was married to Ruth
H. Crowder of Sullivan, Indiana, on July 25, 1906, to
which union was born a daughter, Prudence LaDora. Both
the wife and daughter survive him. He is also survived by
four brothers and three sisters, as follows: Ada B. Cook
of Douglas, Wyoming; James A. Brown of Omaha; William G.
Brown and Charles E. Brown of Sidney, Nebr.; Jeanette A.
McCarthy of Casper, Wyoming; LaDora E. Shipp of Midwest,
Wyoming; and Paul E. Brown of Ithaca, N.Y. The funeral
services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the
Presbyterian Church, the Reverends H. Clare Welker of
Sidney, and C. Levi Shelby of Gordon officiating and
interment was made in the City Gordon Cemetery.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, May 2, 1929
Mrs. George Tausan, formerly Ellen Michaelson, was born
in Nerstrand at Stavanger, Norway, on January 27, 1859
and departed this life at her home in Gordon on the
morning of April 29, 1929, at the age of 70 years, 3
months and 2 days. She grew to womanhood in the town of
her birth. It was here that she was united in marriage to
George Nikolai Tausan on April 3, 1880. In 1882 the
family came to American settling at Roland, Iowa. After a
period of five years, the family came to Sheridan county,
taking up a homestead 7 ½ miles north of Gordon. Here
they were pioneers in building up this country, going
through trials and hardships that they might give their
children a good start. In the spring of 1920 they retired
to Gordon, where they were living at the time of her
death. Her entire life was that of a loving mother and
true Christian. She was a diligent hearer of God’s
word and was ever ready to help further the kingdom of
God. She always sought her soul’s welfare and also
that of her family. In this true Christian faith she
peacefully fell asleep in Christ. Besides the sorrowing
husband, she leaves to mourn her loss four sons, Nels and
Carl of Clinton, and Michael and Morton of Gordon. Also
one sister and one brother. There are seven
grandchildren. The funeral services were held on
Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two
o’clock from the Lutheran church, conducted by her
pastor, the Reverend H.M. Roth and her remains were laid
to rest in the Gordon cemetery.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, May 2, 1929
Mrs. L.S. Griffith died suddenly at her home in Gordon
Monday night, death coming to her while she was asleep
and without pain or suffering. Mrs. Griffith was
eighty-seven years old and with her husband had made her
home in Gordon for the past twenty years. Her husband has
been in ill health for some time, while she had been
comparatively well. They had made their home with their
daughter, Mrs. C.G. Stubblefield. A brief service was
held at the home on Thursday afternoon, with Rev. C.L.
Shelby in charge, and she was then taken to her old home
at Minier, Ill., for burial
~~~~~
Acy D. Roberts:
Acy D. Roberts was born March 4, 1847 in the state of
Indiana, living there until grown, coming to Illinois for
a short period. He then located in Iowa near Des Moines,
where he met Miss Eveline Short. They were united in
marriage in November 1875. They lived there for 12 years
, then moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1887 and stayed there
for two years, then settled on a farm near Gordon. To
this union eleven children were born, seven sons and four
daughters, five of whom passed on in infancy. One son,
John H. Roberts, passed away April 22, 1922, in Red Wood,
Calif. Acy Roberts made his home in Gordon and Chadron
since the death of his wife on June 6th, 1922 at the
homes of his son A.E. Roberts and daughter, Mrs. Mary A.
Brown. He passed away at the home of his daughter May
9th, 1929 at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 5 days. He
leaves to mourn one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Brown, four
sons, Charley D. Roberts of Gordon, A.E. and W.C. Roberts
of Chadron, and James R. Roberts of Seattle, Washington,
also five granddaughters, one grandson and two
great-grandsons. Funeral services were conducted Sunday,
May 12th at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of God with Rev. A.L.
Hutton, pastor of the Church of God in charge. Interment
was made in the Gordon cemetery.
Source: The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan County,
Nebraska, May 12, 1929
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Duane Lawson DeLancey:
Duane Lawson, the younger son of Charles and Orpha
DeLancey was born in Brunswick, Nebraska, August 14,
1926, and passed away at the family home in Gordon on May
11, 1929, having attained the age of two years, 8 months
and 27 days. From babyhood Duane had not been robust and
consequently the parents had lavished upon him a love
that was deep and strong. His delicate health served only
to entwine the little life more deeply into the hearts of
his parents. In spite of all that loving care could do,
the little blossom was plucked while but a bud and taken
by the Master to the garden above where it will bloom
until the resurrection day. Those left to mourn his
passing are his parents, a brother Robert and a number of
other relatives. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon,
being conducted by Reverend Embree of the Methodist
Church and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.
Source: The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan County,
Nebraska, May 12, 1929
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JOY WESLEY DOHSE
Joy Wesley Dohse, infant son of Mr. And Mrs. Carl Dohse,
was born Sept. 11, 1928, and departed this life May 22,
1929, at the age of 8 months and 11 days. He leaves to
mourn his departure a loving father and mother, six
brothers, two grandmothers, one grandfather and a host of
other relatives and friends.
~~~~~
Marvin L. Trogdon
Marvin Lorenzo Trogdon was born near Merriman January 29,
1925 and departed this life May, 6, 1929 at the age of 14
years, 3 months and 8 days. His illness was of short
duration, being taken suddenly sick Friday and soon
becoming unconscious, remaining in this state until his
death Monday evening about 7 o’clock. He was rushed
to a hospital in Omaha Saturday and put under the best of
medical care, but the disease baffled the doctors who
stated it was the most peculiar case of its kind that had
come under their observation. It was reported to be a
sort of sleeping sickness. Marvin was the third son of
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Trogdon who live south of Merriman.
He is survived by his parents, two brothers and two
sisters, Roby, Lawrence, Evelyn and Ruth, all of whom are
at home. There are many other near relatives who mourn
his loss. Marvin had a host of friends both young and old
who will miss his welcome smile, for the little friend is
gone. He was a diligent and dependable worker and a boy
that took time to spare his mother all the extra steps he
could, besides doing his part in the fields with his
father and his brothers. He will be greatly missed by the
entire community.
Source: The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan County,
Nebraska, May 12, 1929
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MRS. WILLIAM ALDER (1872-1929)
Mrs. William Alder of Merriman died at her home on
Monday, the funeral being held at Merriman, with burial
in Gordon cemetery. Mrs. Alder had lived in Cherry county
since 1889 and had a host of old time friends who will
mourn her departure. She was born at Blue Ridge, Mo., on
Feb. 27,1872, her maiden name being Clara Lillian Sigler.
She leaves a husband and six daughters in her immediate
family.
Source: The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan County,
Nebraska, June 16, 1929
~~~~~
ELOISE MARIE DAVIS (1926-1929)
Eloise Marie, youngest child of Melvin and Cora Davis,
was born in Gordon, NE, March 12,1926 and departed this
life June 9,1929, being with us three years, two months
and 28 days. Eloise was a child of remarkably sweet and
sensitive nature, whose loving disposition made the days
brighter and happier for all whom she met. So often we
feared that such a perfect child might not be permitted
to remain in this evil world, yet were unprepared for the
sudden illness which has taken the light and joy from our
home. Besides a dear father and devoted mother, two
brothers and a sister, many relatives and friends in the
two communities where she has lived are mourning the loss
of one whose life was like a ray of sunshine. Truly she
has "budded on earth to bloom in Heaven." In
childish fancy she remarked some time ago, ‘Mamma, I
want to see my Jesus." Her mother answered, "O,
you wouldn’t want to go and leave me." "O,
I would wait for you," she replied happily . The
funeral was held at the Methodist church in Gordon on
June 11.
Dear Little Eloise:
More home like is that vast unknown, Since you have
entered there. You’ll "wait for us", we
leave you now, in Jesus’ tender care. Your spirit
bright will sheltered be on that eternal shore;
Whate’er betide, Thy love abide; Our God forever
more."
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, September 19, 1929
OBITUARIES
Mrs. Fred Schneider: Elsie Ola Schneider, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. A.E. Phillips, was born Nov. 11, 1890, at
Mahaska, Kan., and departed this life September 13, 1929,
at Gordon, Nebr. aged 38 years, 10 months and 2 days. In
early childhood she lived in Nebraska and Colorado,
moving from Denver to Gordon at the age of 19, where she
has lived ever since. On April 5, 1915, she was united in
marriage to Fred Schneider of Gordon and to this union
were born two children, Bernice and Fern Francis.
She was converted in early childhood
to Christianity.
During her long illness she was
patient and although she suffered a great deal, she did
not complain and her trust was in the Lord to the end.
She leaves to mourn her departure,
her husband and daughters; her mother, Mrs. Ellen
Phillips of Omaha; one brother, Everett I. Phillips of
Gordon; one sister, Amy C. Phillips of Omaha, besides
many friends.
Her father and one brother preceded
her in death.
Funeral services were held from the
Church of God on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15, with Rev.
A.L. Hutton and Rev. R.A. Germany in charge. Interment
was made in the Gordon cemetery.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, September 19, 1929
Jim Peterson Dies
Jim Peterson, a former Gordon resident, passed away at
his home in Sheridan, Wyo., last week, following a bad
fall in which he broke his hip. Mr. Peterson was an early
day resident of both Rushville and Gordon, and during the
early life of many of Gordon’s middle-aged citizens,
he had some reputation as the village marshal. The
funeral was held in Gordon last Friday Sept.13, 1929
under the auspices of the Rushville Masonic lodge, of
which he was a member.
~~~~~
twin babies Bates (?-1929)
Twin babies were born On Sunday to Mr. And Mrs. Harold
Bates. It is regretted that one passed away at birth. It
was laid to rest in the Gordon cemetery.
~~~~~
EMMA HART EATON (1865-1929)
Emma Hart Eaton was born Feb. 6,1865, in Des Moines,
Iowa, and departed this life at her home in Gordon on
April 19,1929,having attained the age of 64 years, 2
months, and 13 days. On Nov. 19,1889, she was married to
Marcus Eaton at Mitchell, S.D.
The following year they moved to Marshalltown, Iowa,
where they lived for eight years, coming to Gordon in
1895. To this union were born: Winnie Violet Sees of
Gordon; Almira Grace Blair, Norfolk;
Letha E. Young, Gordon; Cora Pearl Perrine, who preceded
her in death in Jan. 1927. She leaves to mourn her
passing, her husband, three daughters and two grand
daughters; also three sisters; Mrs. M.J. Mount,
Beresford, S.D.; Mrs. J. M. Barto, Gordon and Mrs. H.R.
Lane, Stuart; and three brothers; L.C. Hart, Boulder,
Colo, and J.T. Hart and W.H.Hart, both of Carns. Two
sisters also preceded her in death. Burial was in Gordon
cemetery.
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LLOYD LINDEN (?-1929)
Lloyd Linden of Hay Springs died when falling from his
tractor on Tuesday, May 7,1929 in a terrible accident.
Mr. Linden was operating a three-plow tractor, breaking
prairie and it appears that he stepped from the tractor
to the plow frame to adjust a lever that raises the
plows, when the lever apparently broke off, throwing Mr.
Linden under the plows. He was dragged about a hundred
yards to the end of the field when the tractor went on
through a fence and then made a large circle and finally
turned back and was making a series of circles when it
was noticed by a neighbor who came over to see what was
wrong. The deceased was dead when found.
~~~~~
GEORGE HUNTER (?-1929)
George Hunter died on May 4,1929, from the effects of a
blow on his head with a club.
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MARY JANE LING (1841-1929)
Mary Jane Ling, daughter of John W. and Ann E Ling, was
born Sept. 8,1841, in Bedford, Pa. And passed away on
April 30,1929, at her home in Gordon, Ne. She is the
oldest of twelve children, who had all passed into
eternity except two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Livesay and
Mrs. Walter Ballenger, who reside in Illinois. She was
united in marriage to Leland Samuel Griffith in Bedford,
Pa., Nov. 18,1862. In later years they made their home
with their daughter, Mrs. W.E. Hand at Greenwood, and
from there came to Gordon in 1907 and located on a farm
four and a half miles west and one half mile south of
town. Here for the third time they built up a home, where
they lived until 1912 when they moved into town. A great
deal of their time since then has been spent going to and
from the farm. Though she suffered much the last years of
her life, she was able to be about the home as usual
until Tuesday when she became ill, passing away
peacefully in her sleep. She leaves to mourn her passing,
her husband and three daughters, Mrs. Venetia M. Hand of
Greenwood, Mrs. Anna Lee Neail of San Diego, Calif., and
Mrs. Carolyn Stubblefield of Gordon. She also leaves six
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were conducted from the home and the body taken
to the old home at Minier, Illinois for interment.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, June 13th, 1929
Eloise Marie Davis:
Eloise Marie, youngest child of Melvin and Cora Davis,
was born in Gordon, Nebr., March 12, 1926, and departed
this life on Sunday, June 9, 1929, being with us three
years, two months and 28 days. Eloise was a child of
remarkably sweet and sensitive nature, whose loving
disposition made the days brighter and happier for all
whom she met. So often we feared that such a perfect
child might not be permitted to remain in this evil
world, yet were unprepared for the sudden illness which
has taken the light and joy from our home. Besides a dear
father and devoted mother, two brothers and a sister,
many relatives and friends in the two communities where
she has lived are mourning the loss of one whose life was
like a ray of sunshine. Truly she has “budded on
earth to bloom in Heaven.” In childish fancy she
remarked some time ago, “Mamma, I want to see my
Jesus.” Her mother answered, “O, you
wouldn’t want to go and leave me.” “O, I
would wait for you,” she replied happily. The
funeral was held at the Methodist church in Gordon on
June 11, Rev. J.W. Embree the pastor, having charge. Dear
Little Eloise: More homelike is that vast unknown, Since
you have entered there. You’ll “wait for
us”; we leave you now, in Jesus’ tender care.
Your spirit bright will sheltered be on that eternal
shore; Whate’er betide, Thy love abide; Our God
forever more.”
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, June 13th, 1929
Mrs. William Alder of Merriman died at her home on Monday
of this week, the funeral being held at Merriman
Wednesday, with burial in Gordon cemetery. Mrs. Alder had
lived in Cherry county since 1889 and had a host of
old-time friends who will mourn her departure. She was
born at Blue Ridge, Mo., on Feb. 27, 1872, her maiden
name being Clara Lillian Sigler. She leaves a husband and
six daughters in her immediate family.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, May 12, 1929
Marvin L. Trogdon:
Marvin Lorenzo Trogdon was born near Merriman January 29,
1925 and departed this life May, 6, 1929 at the age of 14
years, 3 months and 8 days. His illness was of short
duration, being taken suddenly sick Friday and soon
becoming unconscious, remaining in this state until his
death Monday evening about 7 o’clock. He was rushed
to a hospital in Omaha Saturday and put under the best of
medical care, but the disease baffled the doctors who
stated it was the most peculiar case of its kind that had
come under their observation. It was reported to be a
sort of sleeping sickness. Marvin was the third son of
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Trogdon who live south of Merriman.
He is survived by his parents, two brothers and two
sisters, Roby, Lawrence, Evelyn and Ruth, all of whom are
at home. There are many other near relatives who mourn
his loss. Marvin had a host of friends both young and old
who will miss his welcome smile, for the little friend is
gone. He was a diligent and dependable worker and a boy
that took time to spare his mother all the extra steps he
could, besides doing his part in the fields with his
father and his brothers. He will be greatly missed by the
entire community.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, May 12, 1929
Duane Lawson DeLancey:
Duane Lawson, the younger son of Charles and Orpha
DeLancey was born in Brunswick, Nebraska, August 14,
1926, and passed away at the family home in Gordon on May
11, 1929, having attained the age of two years, 8 months
and 27 days. From babyhood Duane had not been robust and
consequently the parents had lavished upon him a love
that was deep and strong. His delicate health served only
to entwine the little life more deeply into the hearts of
his parents. In spite of all that loving care could do,
the little blossom was plucked while but a bud and taken
by the Master to the garden above where it will bloom
until the resurrection day. Those left to mourn his
passing are his parents, a brother Robert and a number of
other relatives. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon,
being conducted by Reverend Embree of the Methodist
Church and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.
~~~~~
The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan
County, Nebraska, May 12, 1929
Acy D. Roberts:
Acy D. Roberts was born March 4, 1847 in the state of
Indiana, living there until grown, coming to Illinois for
a short period. He then located in Iowa near Des Moines,
where he met Miss Eveline Short. They were united in
marriage in November 1875. They lived there for 12 years
, then moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1887 and stayed there
for two years, then settled on a farm near Gordon. To
this union eleven children were born, seven sons and four
daughters, five of whom passed on in infancy. One son,
John H. Roberts, passed away April 22, 1922, in Red Wood,
Calif. Acy Roberts made his home in Gordon and Chadron
since the death of his wife on June 6th, 1922 at the
homes of his son A.E. Roberts and daughter, Mrs. Mary A.
Brown. He passed away at the home of his daughter May
9th, 1929 at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 5 days. He
leaves to mourn one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Brown, four
sons, Charley D. Roberts of Gordon, A.E. and W.C. Roberts
of Chadron, and James R. Roberts of Seattle, Washington,
also five granddaughters, one grandson and two
great-grandsons. Funeral services were conducted Sunday,
May 12th at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of God with Rev. A.L.
Hutton, pastor of the Church of God in charge. Interment
was made in the Gordon cemetery.
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