Snider-Wentz-In the presence of relatives of the contracting parties a wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Snider, in West McCook, Wednesday evening, January 9, 1907, Rev. Carman, officiating. Miss Zelda Snider and James W. Wentz were united in marriage. The young people are well known and popular and their many friends extend congratulations. A four course supper was served at the close of the ceremony. A home completely furnished was in waiting for the bride and groom. Friday 11 January 1907

Modrell-Wolfe-Sunday evening at 5 o’clock a quiet pretty home wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents north of the city, when Miss Ida E. Modrell and Maxwell L. Wolfe were married, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. After the ceremony a bounteous supper was served. The families of the contracting parties were present and it was a most pleasant affair. They were the recipients of many useful presents. The young couple are well and favorably known in this vicinity. The young couple will make their home on a farm near their parents. The congratulations and best wishes of all are extended to the happy bride and groom. Friday 1 February 1907

Roy Mann of this place and Miss Daisy Dean were married at the home of the bride’s parents near Cambridge on Thursday of last week. They will make their home in Indianola. Congratulations. Friday 8 February 1907

Drake-Cummins-Tuesday afternoon, at the Baptist parsonage, a quiet wedding was consummated and Miss Estella M. Drake became the wife of William H. Cummins, Rev. A.F. Green officiating. The Eagle lodge of which he is a member presented him with a Morris chair and his bride with some silverware Wednesday evening. The young couple will reside in McCook. Friends extend congratulations. Friday 15 February 1907

LeRoy E. Dutton and Miss Marie E. Hammond two well known and popular young people were married at the home of the bride’s brother, M.H. Hammond, Monday at 7:30 a.m., Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. A number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties were present. An elaborate five course wedding breakfast was served at the close of the ceremony. Many handsome presents were received. The young people left on No. 1 for Denver. After a brief visit at that place they will go to the San Luis valley where the groom has recently located and where they expect to make their home. The best wishes of many friends accompany them. Friday 22 February 1907

Owen Longnecker and Mrs. Shields were married last Sunday at the home of John Longnecker northwest of town. We extend congratulations. Friday 1 March 1907

Deveny-Fuller-Byron L. Fuller and Miss Jennie Deveny were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A.F. Green, officiating. The groom is a brother of Mrs. Frank Spearman and the bridegroom is a daughter of David Deveny. A wedding supper was served at the Stillman home. The young couple will go to housekeeping on the Burns place east of town where a comfortable home has been prepared. May success attend them. Friday 8 March 1907

True-Odell-A quiet wedding took place at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. True, in this city Wednesday evening, February 27, Elder Evans of the Christian church, officiating, and Claude K. Odell and Miss Isabelle True were united in marriage. Only immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present. The young people are well known and popular and The Republican joins the many friends in extending best wishes. Friday 8 March 1907

Robinson-Devoe-A pleasant wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Robinson in Lebanon, Tuesday evening, Rev. R.M. Gardner, of Danbury, officiating, and Miss Gertrude Robinson was united in marriage to Elwin Devoe. A number of immediate friends and relatives were present and Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Stanton, of Warrenton, Oregon, (Mrs. Stanton, a sister of the bride) were also wedding guests. After the ceremony an elaborate wedding supper was served. Many useful and beautiful gifts were received. The bride and groom are both well known and popular in and about Lebanon where they have resided all their lives. The best wishes of all accompany them in their union. Mr. and Mrs. Devoe arrived in McCook yesterday morning and will occupy the new two story house on Madison street opposite Geo. S. Scott’s home. Mr. Devoe is associated with R.M. Osborn in the stock buying business. Friday 15 March 1907

Clamp-Miller-Miss Amy Clamp and William Miller were united in marriage at the German Lutheran church in McCook, at high noon Wednesday, March 13, Rev. Henkalman officiating. At the home of the bride’s parents, Gotleib Clamp and wife, an elaborate dinner was prepared to which the bridal party proceeded. Miss Lucy Ebert played the wedding march as the party entered the house. The home was beautifully decorated in honor of the occasion. The bride’s flowers were lilacs and geraniums. Many useful and handsome presents were received. The many friends of the young couple extend best wishes. Friday 22 March 1907

A quiet wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage in this city Wednesday afternoon, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating, and Geo. Cain and Miss Ruby Montgomery were united in marriage. Friday 29 March 1907

Wedding Bells-At 12 o’clock noon last Thursday at the county court room in this city, Judge J. C. Moore spoke the solemn words by which two estimable people were joined in marriage. The groom was Mr. William G. Smith, a trusted official in the employ of the Burlington railway in Denver, and the bride was Miss Alice Hale, a lady of sterling worth and the center of a large circle of society people in Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, after a brief wedding trip in eastern Nebraska, will be at home to their friends at 819 23rd Street, Denver, Colo. Friday 29 March 1907

William E. Shafer and Miss Orie Haining, well known young people of McCook, were united in marriage at Oberlin, Kansas, March 25th. Returning they visited with Mrs. Haining’s sister, Mrs. Wm. Gurning, and other friends. They received a number of handsome presents and all unite in wishing them a long and happy married life. They will reside on a farm near Holbrook. Friday 5 April 1907

Fields-Law-Fredrick Fields a well known young man of McCook, and Miss Lizzie Law, of Oklahoma, were united in marriage on the 23rd of March in Moorefield, and came here to visit his mother and sister, living in West McCook. Their visit was shortened by the sudden news of the bride’s father’s illness, calling her to his bedside in Oklahoma. Friends join in heartily wishing the happy couple a long and prosperous life and express our deep regret that they could not stay with us longer. Friday 26 April 1907

Dutt-Anton-Among the May Day festivities was a quiet home wedding at the home of Mrs. Augusta Anton, when her daughter, Clara, and Floyd M. Dutt were married in the presence of relatives and a few friends. At the appointed hour, 8:30 o’clock, the bridal party assumed their station to the sweet strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march played by Miss Tasie Delong. Dorothy Carman, flower girl, prettily dressed in white organdie, scattered sweet flowers. The bride’s little sister, Mabel, carried the wedding ring as it rested in a beautiful rose. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M.B. Carman of the Methodist church under a canopy bell of roses, smilax, ferns and carnations with a back ground of lace curtains, the beautiful and impressive ring service was used. After the congratulations the bride and groom participated in a significant ribbon tying ceremony, the guest book was signed by all present, and a wedding lunch spread, Mrs. Mary Walker, Fay Stayner, Rena Hiller and Tasie Delong, serving. The bride was tastefully gowned in a pretty cream chiffon silk. The house was artistically decorated, the color scheme being pink and white. In the dining room streamers of pink and white ribbon drooped from the electroller to the four corners of the table ending in a large bow knots. The wedding presents were numerous and beautiful in cut glass, silver, china and fine linen. The young people are well and favorably known in our city. The bride is one of McCook’s own, charming, accomplished young woman, a member of the Methodist church, the organist of their Sunday school, the past seven years. Clara has been a devoted daughter and possesses in a marked degree the characteristics for a good homemaker. The groom formerly of Alma, Michigan, is a worthy young man employed in the Burlington train service. The young couple will visit friends in Des Moines, Galesburg, Chicago and Alma, Michigan, returning to McCook June 15th they will be at home to their friends at 407 Marshall street. With them go the heart felt and genuine best wishes of a host of friends. Friday 3 May 1907

A Popular Young Couple Wedded-A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday evening at eight o’clock when Miss Myrtle Pate the daughter of Mrs. Ellen Pate and the late T.J. Pate, was married to Mr. John Schleich at the home of Mrs. Pate. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.. Green and was witnessed by about forty guests. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Emma Gorder while the wedding party descended the stairs and took their place under the west bay window. The bride was becomingly attired in a white silk, was given away by her brother, Mr. Otto Pate and was attended by Miss Katharine Hawley, of our city, teaching force. The groom was attended by Mr. C.T. Loper. There were many beautiful presents, a number of which were from eastern states. After the wedding supper a number of the guests went to the station to see the young couple off on No. three for Denver and other Colorado points. There was the usual shower of rice mingled with a shower of good wishes. The bride’s family is one of the oldest, best known, and most highest respected in the community. The bride herself is a most estimable young woman, and enjoys a large acquaintance of friends by whom she is held in high esteem. The groom is prominent in church circles, is one of our promising young business men and a man of sterling character. Mr. and Mrs. Schleich will make their home in McCook. Friday 17 May 1907

McFarland-Nels-A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mrs. M.S. Parkes, in this city Sunday afternoon, Rev. C.M. Famullner, pastor of the Christian church officiating and Mrs. Lillian McFarland and John P. Nels were united in marriage. The young people were originally from Hamburg, Iowa. For the past few years they have been making their home in McCook, Mrs. McFarland having had charge of a millinery store and Mr. Nels being employed as a passenger brakeman. Friends extend congratulations. Friday 17 May 1907

United in Marriage-Mr. Warren L. Cooper and Miss Clara Wilheim were united in holy matrimony by Rev. M.B. Carman at high noon May 21st. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents 12 miles north of our city, and was witnessed by the near relatives and neighbors, after which an elegant dinner was served. The groom is well known here, being for a long time a clerk in our city and quite prominent in fraternal circles, the son of W.M. Cooper, a McCook citizen. The bride also is well known, having been in the employ of the Bee Hive Store for some time and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm, of Gerver precinct, who have lived in the county for the past 16 years. The young couple will make their home in Colorado Springs, departing for that place Thursday on No. 1. Friday 24 May 1907

McCarl-Burney-A beautiful home wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mrs. Sarah A. McCarl, Wednesday evening, June 5, 1907 at 6:30 p.m. when her daughter, Miss Ida, was united in marriage to Mr. George LaVosier Burney, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. The wedding was a quiet one only a very few near friends outside of the relatives being invited. The ceremony was performed in the front room under an arch covered with green leaves and smilax. The bride was dressed in a pretty gown of white chiffon over white silk which enhanced her beauty and she carried a large bouquet of white roses. After the ceremony the wedding party were all seated at one long table which was decorated with white and pink roses. A white star at one end and a pink star at the other and two large bovines between them. An excellent four course dinner was served. When dinner was over the bride and groom then received the party in their new cottage next door to her mother’s which is already furnished for them to go to housekeeping immediately upon their return from a wedding trip which extends to Salt Lake City. The bride has lived here since childhood and is one of McCook’s most beautiful and popular young ladies. The groom has been in the employ of the Burlington here for six years and is highly esteemed by all who know him. The young couple received many useful and pretty gifts and start in with the congratulations and best wishes of everyone for their future happiness and prosperity. Friday 7 June 1907

A quiet wedding took place Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock at the Baptist parsonage when Rev. A.F. Green united in marriage Mr. H.L. Loshbaugh and Miss Hettie Pearl Jackson. The young couple enjoy a large acquaintance of friends by whom they are held in high esteem. They will make their home in McCook. Friday 7 June 1907

Harr-Kennedy-Joseph P. Kennedy and Miss Estella Harr were united in marriage at St. Ann’s church eighteen miles northwest of this place, Tuesday morning, Rev. Loughran, of McCook, officiating. After the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home of Joseph Harr, residing near by, where a bounteous wedding dinner was served. The young people are well and favorably known, the groom being a son of Martin Kennedy, of this place. They will live on the King ranch on the Driftwood, ten miles southwest of town. May success and happiness be their portion. Friday 14 June 1907

Groves-Rogers-A quiet but very pleasant wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.I. Lee, just south of town Wednesday evening at 8:30 o’clock when Miss Ida Groves, who has made her home with them for some time was united in marriage to Mr. Emory E. Rogers, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. Only a few intimate friends besides the families being present. Refreshments were served after the ceremony. Tuesday evening the lodge of which the bride is a member gave her a china shower and they received many gifts besides. The best wishes of everyone is extended to this estimable couple, who will be at home to all friends at his farm south of the city. Friday 14 June 1907

Last Sunday afternoon Miss Rowena McSkimming and Clint Price were united in marriage at the Congregational Church, the nuptials being performed by the bride’s father, only the relatives and a few friends being present. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Price left via Trenton for McCook, Nebraska, where the former has employment with Winters & Short, the contractors. Friday 19 June 1907

Fleischman-Leight-A quiet pretty home wedding took place Wednesday evening, June 26, 1907, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fleischman, when their daughter, Margaret S. was united to Mr. Raypheal O. Leight. Rev. George B. Hawkes, officiating. The ceremony took place under a canopy of lace covered with smilax, carnations and roses, in one corner of the room. Only a few intimate friends besides the family of the contracting parties were invited. After the ceremony an elegant supper was served to all present. The young couple were the recipients of many pretty and useful presents. The happy couple start out in their new life with the best wishes of all for a happy prosperous future. They left yesterday for a trip of about a week in the west. Friday 28 June 1907

Merle Powell Married-Miss Ila M. Miles, of Denver and C.M. Powell, of Indianola, were married at the home of the bride in Denver last Thursday evening in the presence of a few friends and relatives. A sister of the bride acted as bridesmaid and Joy Holland as best man. The young couple left immediately on a trip to Salt Lake City and the coast, after which they will come to Indianola and make their home on the Henry Lowell farm. The Reporter joins with their many friends in wishing them the best this world affords. Indianola Reporter. Friday 28 June 1907

John H. Burmood and Miss Ola Mae Clarke, both of Galesburg, Illinois, were married at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. W.M. Wiedenhamer in this city, Tuesday, August 6, 1907, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. The bride and groom left the same evening for a trip to Denver and the mountains. They will make their home in Galesburg. Friday 9 August 1907

Eisenhart-Herman-A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman seven miles north of Hayes Center, Wednesday at high noon. The contracting parties were Miss Marion Herman of Hayes Center and Mr. George Eisenhart of our city, Rev. W. J. Key was the officiating clergyman. The bride is a young lady of many graces of mind and person and has made many friends here as she was one of our popular teachers for three years. The groom is one of our most prominent business men. Mr. and Mrs. Eisenhart left immediately after the ceremony for the east and will attend the Jamestown exposition and visit other points of note. They will be absent about a month. Culbertson Banner Friday 16 August 1907

Two young men of this city stole a march on their friends the past week, and married young ladies of nearby towns. W.D. Burnett, Jr. went to Trenton Saturday afternoon, August 17, met Miss Ruby Hall of Stratton, and were married by the county judge there, and returned to this city in an automobile. Robert H. Burns and Miss Ola Dolling of Edison who was visiting friends here, accompanied by W.D. Burnett, Jr. and bride of the previous Saturday went to Trenton, Monday and were married by the county judge there. The Trenton Register says Jesse H. Phelps of Herndon, Kansas and Julia Ellis, of McCook, were married by Squire Brennan, of Logan precinct Tuesday, August 20th. The Republican extends to all of them its best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life. Friday 23 August 1907

Novotny-Johnson-Miss Anna, daughter of Frank Novotny and wife, residing near Center Point, was united in marriage to Edward A. Johnson, a prominent young farmer of that section at the home of the bride’s parents, Wednesday evening, September 4, Rev. McCorkle of Stockville, officiating. Only a few relatives and friends were present at the ceremony. The bride and groom were the recipients of many useful and beautiful presents. The young people left Monday for a trip to Denver and other western points. After September 15 they will be at home to their friends at the groom’s farm five miles south of Center Point. May success and happiness be their portion. Friday 13 September 1907

Munden-Millard-A pretty quiet home wedding occurred at the residence of F.A. Munden Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock when his sister, Miss Frances E. Munden was united in marriage to B.F. Millard, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. The happy young couple left on No. 6 the same evening for Hastings, where they will make their home. The groom is a blacksmith working in Hastings and the bride has been making her home with her brother for the past three years. The best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy life go with the young couple. Friday 30 September 1907

Hare-Vahue Wedding-Last evening at six o’clock, Miss Hazel Hare and Dr. Earl O. Vahue were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, only members of the families of the contracting parties being present. Rev. Geo. B. Hawkes officiating, Miss Edna Waite acting as bridesmaid and Dr. Robert Gatewood as groomsman. Immediately after the ceremony an excellent supper prepared by Mesdames Brewer and Wood, was given the wedding party. The dining room was tastefully decorated with smilax, twined about streamers of white satin ribbon which were caught up in the center of the ceiling and hung in festoons to the corners of the room and twining down the chandelier the ends were fastened by a bow in the four corners of the table. There were bouquets of American Beauty and Bride’s roses everywhere. The reception, to which all their friends were invited began at 8 and lasted until 11 o’clock, during which time the orchestra played. The guests were met at the door by Master Brisban Hofer, dressed in white, who directed them into the front room where Dr. and Mrs. Hare, Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Vahue, the Misses Shotwell, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vahue and Mrs. C.W. Shotwell received the guests and congratulated the bride and groom it was a delightful affair. Punch and light refreshments were served the guests and they were invited to see the presents which were unusually numerous and pretty. Mrs. Hare was assisted in entertaining the guests by Mesdame Clapp, J.A. Wilcox, W.F. Jones, H.P. Waite, W.R. Starr, B. Hofer, Leroy Kleven, Robert Gunn, Misses Ada Doan, Jennette Dutton, Ruth Wiehe, Elsie Campbell, Hazel Merle, Ethel Morrissey, Viva Phelan. The bride and groom are among the most popular young society people of the city. Dr. Vahue is a dentist of wide acquaintance throughout the southwest part of the state. The bride is a musician and a violinist of more than usual ability. The Republican joins with their other friends in wishing them much joy and all the comforts of a prosperous and useful life. Friday 30 September 1907

Wedding Bells-A beautiful home wedding took place Wednesday evening, October 9, 1907 at 7 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Garvey, when their daughter, Miss Cora Frances, was wedded to Hurley F. Dye. Rev M.B. Carman officiating, in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends of the young couple. The ceremony took place under a canopy of white cut flowers. The bride is a graduate of the city schools and numbers her friends by her acquaintance. She was dressed in a beautifully made gown of airline chiffon. The groom is well known and liked by all who know him. He is employed in the time keepers office here of the Burlington railroad. They have the best wishes of everyone for a happy and prosperous future. They were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. The happy couple left that night for a trip to Salt Lake City. On their return they will occupy their new home on Monmouth street. Friday 11 October 1907

Miss Ella Carothers and John M. Vincent were united in marriage Tuesday evening, October 8, 1907 at 7 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Green on Dennison street, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. The Republican joins their many friends in congratulations. Friday 11 October 1907

Married in Culbertson-Miss Hester Scurgeon and Ray W. Coleman, both of McCook, were united in marriage in Culbertson, at the M.E. parsonage, Wednesday, October 16, Rev. C.A. Norlin, officiating. Friday 18 October 1907

Cullen-Finn-Miss Nellie Cullen, of Springfield, Ill., and Stephen Finn of this city were married in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic church, Springfield, Ills., Tuesday, October 15, 1907. Rev. Father Reilly, officiating and Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Caffegan, of that city acting as groomsman and bridesmaid. The bride and groom arrived here early this morning. The bride is a stranger to the people here, but the choice of the groom is an endorsement that is good to all his many friends. The groom is a well known and popular engineer running out of here on the Burlington, in whose employ he has been many years, and has many warm friends all over the division. He is a young man of worth and the best wishes of everyone is extended to the happy couple. Friday 18 October 1907

Akers-Bucknell-At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Akers, Manchester street, Wednesday, October 23, at 8 o’clock p.m. John T. Bucknell and Miss Rosa Alice Akers, Rev. Merrill B. Carman officiating. Only the near relatives and a few friends witnessed the ceremony, which occurred in the front parlor under a bower of white lace and smilax. The bride was dressed in white arlene chiffon, and carried a bunch of white roses. The groom wore conventional black. They were the recipients of many useful gifts. A three course dinner was tastefully served. Hurley Dye had charge of the guest book. These two excellent young people are well and very favorably known in McCook, especially in church circles. Mr. Bucknell at one time was cashier and then ticket agent here for the Burlington, later book keeper in the Citizens bank, and now holds the position of assistant cashier in the bank at Upland, Nebraska, where he has a home furnished for housekeeping. The bride is a prominent member of the Methodist church, a leader in the young life of the church, and one of the first sopranos in that excellent choir. They departed Thursday morning for Hardy to visit the groom’s parents for a week. The happy couple take with them the congratulations and best wishes of every one here. The Methodist choir, their wives and husbands, and the pastor and wife on Monday night gave Miss Akers quite a surprise in a shower of cut glass. The evening was spent talking of happy remembrances and music. Dainty refreshments were served. Friday 25 October 1907

Miss Alta F. Spence and Elmer O. Carter both of Cambridge were married in the county judges office, Monday, October 28, 1907, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. Friday 1 November 1907

Miss Bertha Wyckoff, of Danbury, and Harry R. Korb, of Indianola were married in this city, Tuesday, October 29, 1907, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. Friday 1 November 1907

Walters-Matteson-A quiet home wedding took place at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. C.W. Bronson, Wednesday evening at nine o’clock, when Miss Susan I. Walters and Mr. John Matteson were united in marriage by Rev. E.R. Earle. Both young people have many friends here. The bride having lived in this county practically all her life and the groom is an employee of the railroad company here now working out of Denver. They left that night on No. 3 for Denver where they will reside. The congratulations and best wishes of many friends with whom The Republican joins go with them. Friday 22 November 1907

Hileman-Rodgers-A very pretty and enjoyable wedding occurred last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd R. Hileman, when their daughter, May Caroline, was joined in marriage to Mr. Chester A. Rodgers, Rev. G.B. Hawkes officiating. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Kimmell, and the bride and groom, preceded by the little sister of the groom as ring bearer, marched to bay window in the front room where met by the minister, and took their places under a large bell of smilax and chrysanthemums, made brilliant with many tiny electric lights, where the ceremony was performed. Only a few of their friends beside the relatives were invited. The bride and groom have grown up together from childhood in this city and graduated from the public schools in the same class. They are highly esteemed by everyone. They were the recipients of many handsome and substantial gifts. The groom is deputy clerk of the district court and was elected as clerk at the election the first of this month; is also the deputy clerk of the federal court of this district. The young couple have in the course of erection a pretty modern home at the corner of Monmouth and Dolan streets, where they will be at home to their friends after January 1, 1908. The Republican joins their many friends in congratulations and good wishes for their future welfare. Friday 22 November 1907

Downes-Greer-Miss Blanche Downes formerly of Magnolia, Ohio and Mr. Wm. Greer of Wauneta, Nebraska were united in marriage at McCook, Nebraska, Dec. 4, 1907 by Rev. Merrill B. Carman of First M.E. church. Miss Downes is a nurse and Mr. Greer a business man of Wauneta, Neb., at which place they will make their home. Friday 6 December 1907

Married Christmas day at the home of the bride’s father, W.E. Bower four miles south east in Valley Grange precinct, Mr. Frank M. Johnson and Miss Alma E. Bower, M.B. Carman officiating. Only near relatives of the bride and groom being present. They received many beautiful presents. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The groom is the son of Alex Johnson. They will live on the John Morris farm in their neighborhood. Friday 27 December 1907

Claud Bailey’s Death: The community was shocked to learn of the death of Master Claud, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Bailey, early Wednesday morning, January 3, 1907, as it was thought by nearly everyone he was getting better. Claud was born in this city November 4, 1891. He seemed to be a strong healthy boy and started to a school in Denver about two months ago. He was taken sick there November 11 and his mother went up and stayed a week there with him and three weeks ago brought him home. He was about the streets and seemed much improved but his heart was afflicted and overexertion about a week ago caused him to be confined to his home. Claud was a generous, live boy and a favorite among his playmates, and the whole community extend to the bereaved family their heartfelt sympathy in their affliction. The funeral services will be held in St. Patrick’s church at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. Friday 4 January 1907

Miss Lizzie Webber, of New York City, died of consumption Sunday night, January 6, 1907, at the home of Rev. Kennedy, eight miles south of town. She came west not long ago hoping the change would benefit her but it was of no avail. Her body was embalmed and shipped to her former home. Friday 11 January 1907

Owen Willsie, aged 73, died at the home of his grand daughter, Mrs. Dorsey Shepherd, north of town, Monday, January 7, 1907, of old age. His remains were interred Tuesday in the cemetery near Quick. Friday 11 January 1907

A baby was born unto Mr. and Mrs. Frank Purvis Monday night, Jan. 14, 1907, but the sweet child life was only permitted to bring joy into the home for a few days until it was taken away by cruel death this, Thursday morning, January 17. Interment will be made in Bartley cemetery Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The entire community extends sympathy to the family in their sad loss. Bartley Inter-Ocean Friday 25 January 1907

The two months old daughter of James Barber and wife died Friday evening of last week, and was buried Saturday afternoon. Friday 1 February 1907

Ruth Curry, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Curry, died Tuesday morning of last week. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon, and the body shipped to Juniata, Nebr., Thursday morning for burial beside two other children of Mr. and Mrs. Curry. Friday 8 February 1907

John J. Meyers, a blacksmith at Indianola, was found dead in bed in his room in the shop building Wednesday evening about 5 o’clock. He was last seen alive Monday afternoon and it is thought that death occurred sometime Monday night. Coroner Arbogast was notified by phone and drove up Wednesday evening, but it was not thought necessary to hold an inquest, death being attributed to apoplexy. The deceased has been a resident of Indianola for a number of years and leaves two sons both residents of that vicinity to mourn his loss. Bartley Inter-Ocean Friday 8 February 1907

Mrs. C.C. Burt died at her home in Indianola early Tuesday morning after an illness of about three months. Funeral services were held from the Congregational church, Thursday afternoon at two o’clock and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Deceased is survived by a husband and infant daughter who have the heartfelt sympathy of all, in this, their dark hour. Friday 8 February 1907

Mrs. Fred Hoagland died at her home northwest of town Saturday morning. The funeral was held from the Congregational church Monday morning at 11:30 o’clock, Rev. Hawkins conducting the services. Friday 22 February 1907

Death of Mrs. Frank Real-After an illness of four months, during which she suffered but little from pain, Mrs. Frank Real passed peacefully and quietly away Monday morning, February 25, 1907. Her case baffled the physicians here and after a consultation a specialist was called from Omaha two months ago who diagnosed her case as tuberculosis of the bowels, and incurable. Margaret Smith was born August 18, 1874, in Iowa. Her parents moved to Trenton in 1886 and to McCook in 1893. She taught school successfully for nine years in this and Hitchcock counties. She was highly esteemed by everyone who knew her and lived up to her profession as a Christian and a devout member of the Roman Catholic church. She was married October 4, 1899 to Mr. Frank Real, who with a son and three daughters survive her. The funeral services were held in St. Patrick’s church Thursday morning. High requiem mass was celebrated and Father Loughran was assisted by Fathers Fitzgerald of Red Cloud and Kelley of Indianola. The church was filled and the service was most impressive and beautiful. The floral tributes were profuse. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community. A number of relatives from Iowa and other towns in this state attended the funeral. Friday 1 March 1907

Truman M. Bantham, an old and highly esteemed resident of the eastern part of the county, died at his home in Bartley Wednesday, aged 82 years. Friday 8 March 1907

N.B. Stark died Tuesday morning, March 5, 1907, aged 76 years. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, December 31, 1831; was married to Miss Martha E. Sutton, who survives him, February , 1854. They moved here from Webster county about sixteen years ago and homesteaded a quarter about twelve miles southwest of town. They moved into this city two years ago. Four daughters, Mrs. Sarah E. Rowe, of Eureka Springs, Kansas; Mrs. Alice E. Kennedy of Vera Cruze, Old Mexico; Mrs. W.A. Mitchell of Lincoln, and Mrs. E.E. DeLong of this city, and two sons, George Starks, of Littleton, Colorado and Homer Starks of Salt Lake City; are all living, and all were present at the funeral except the last named son. The funeral services were held yesterday morning in the Methodist church, Rev. M.B. Carman, officiating, and his body laid to rest in Longview cemetery. The sympathy of the whole community is extended to the bereaved family. Friday 8 March 1907

Thomas Z. Wallace died at his home in this city March 6, 1907, of cancer. Deceased was born in Indiana, November 19, 1850. He came to Harlan county, Nebraska, in 1880, homesteaded in Frontier county in 1884, moved to this city and was about six years ago sexton for Riverview for a time, and for the past four years worked in the round house. Four children, two daughters and two sons, besides a widow survive him. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church yesterday afternoon, Rev. M.B. Carman officiating. His remains were buried in Riverview cemetery. Friday 8 March 1907

The four months old child of I.L. Elliott and wife, of Banksville died Wednesday after a brief illness. Interment in Longview Thursday afternoon. Friday 15 March 1907

Joseph, the eleven months old child of John Wagoner and wife, died Wednesday of spinal meningitis. Interment in Riverview today. Friday 15 March 1907

Willie, son of Clyde Goldtrap and wife, died Saturday, aged eight months and thirteen days. Interment in Longview Sunday afternoon. Friday 15 March 1907

Death of Harry Campbell-Although failing in health for some time Harry Campbell was confined to his home and bed but one day when the end came, Sunday morning, March 24, 1907. It was peaceful and he passed away in a sleep. Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Campbell, was born at Parnassus, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1883 and came to this city in November of the same year, and has resided here ever since, except at times he had been away to school and two years he worked in Chicago, for express companies. He was a young man of excellent character, highly esteemed by all who knew him, and popular with his fellow employees. His health began failing about two years ago, and it is thought to have been caused by the over exertion and excitement as the time of the Iroquois theater fire in Chicago near which place he worked at the time and the immediate cause of his death was diabetes. The funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock., Rev. G.W. Hawkes officiating. A quartette, consisting of Mrs. L. Suess, Miss Myrtle Myers, Messrs. B. Cutler and Chester Rogers sang the hymns and Mrs. C.W. Britt sang a solo. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, especially a pillow of cut flowers sent by the railroad employees. His body was interred in Longview cemetery. The heartfelt sympathy of everyone is extended to the bereaved family and relatives in their affliction. Friday 29 March 1907

Death of Mrs. Clyde-Mrs. Lovell R. Clyde, died Saturday, March 23, 1907, of consumption at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Harriette E. Pettit was born in Hemlock, Michigan, January 1, 1878. She was married to Lovell R. Clyde, April 25, 1904, and came to this city. She was not well when she came here and her ailment soon developed into consumption. She made a brave and cheerful fight for life even after she realized the character of her sickness. The past two winters she spent in the south. She seemed to be no worse until a couple of weeks ago when she began to fail rapidly. Her sister, Miss Maud Pettit, and sister-in-law, Mr. M.U. Clyde, went to her and found her failing rapidly. Her remains were accompanied home by here sister, sister-in-law and husband. Deceased was an educated lady, a communicant of the Episcopal church and a member of the Ladies Guild of this city. The funeral services were held in St. Alban’s Episcopal chapel Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. E.R. Earle, rector, officiating. The building was completely filled with friends to pay their last respects to the departed. The coffin was covered with beautiful cut flowers from the Guild and friends, and the order of Eagles sent a large and beautiful set piece that stood by the head of the casket. The body was interred in Longview cemetery. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved husband and family of the deceased. Friday 29 March 1907

Mrs. Alex Haining died on Tuesday night. She left a babe but a few days old. Mr. and Mrs. Haining are old time residents here and have hosts of friends who extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and children in their affliction. The funeral occurred from the Stone church on Thursday afternoon. Friday 29 March 1907

Mrs. Joseph Rayer died early Tuesday morning after a sickness of but a few days. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from the Catholic Church, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery at Indianola. Deceased is survived by a husband and two children who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Friday 29 March 1907

Ida, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Con Hoffman, aged one month died Wednesday, April 3, 1907. The remains were buried in Riverview cemetery yesterday. Friday 5 April 1907

Mrs. Franklin Richards-Mrs. Franklin Richards died at her home in South McCook, Tuesday evening, April 2, aged 42 years. She was married to W.M. Cunningham July 10, 1884. Five children were born to this union, four of whom survive and reside in McCook: Mrs. May Murry, Mrs. Emma Odell, Earl Cunningham and Hazel Cunningham. Mrs. Cunningham was married to Franklin Richards, December 22, 1904. The funeral took place from the M.E. church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Carman officiating. The body was taken to Arapahoe for interment Thursday morning. The bereaved ones have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their affliction. Friday 5 April 1907

Taylor Quigley, one of the early settlers of Red Willow county died at his home five miles north west of Indianola last Saturday about ten o’clock after an illness of several months. The funeral was held on Tuesday of this week. Deceased leaves a wife and large family of children to mourn his death. Friday 19 April 1907

William Valentine-Teacher-Born March 11, 1856-Died April 13, 1907- The message announcing the death of William Valentine came no more swiftly to his friends in this city than did the summons to him. Without warning he was called his end was sudden and painless. William Valentine died last Saturday morning in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, of infection from an ulcerated tooth that had been extracted a short time before. The Republican received a telegram announcing the fact Saturday afternoon, and arrangements were at once made to bring his body here for burial, which were carried out under the auspices of the High School Alumni, of this city. William Valentine was born in Vermont and received his early education in the New England states, coming west he was private secretary to the noted preacher, Rev. Thomas Collier; secretary to the president of the Chicago Atheneun, coming to Nebraska City he was principal of one of the ward schools and later county superintendent of public instruction in Otoe county. In 1889 he came to McCook as superintendent, and was unanimously re-elected by the board nine consecutive years. And probably no person ever in this city exerted so wide an influence. He was a polished, cultured gentleman, a brilliant conversationalist, and entertaining reader, an eloquent forceful and instructive speaker, charitable and generous to a fault, always ready to help an unfortunate creature, man or beast, by kind word or deed. He won friends easily and held them, especially is this true of children and young people, of whom he had a wonderful ability to control, and the rare faculty of interesting them in their work, whatever it was, a strict disciplinarian in school, but enjoyed and urged play in leisure hours, and demanded good manners from every pupil at all times everywhere. His influence for good is still discerned in his former pupils who have always stood by him, and the tribute they paid to his memory show their loyalty to him. Since leaving McCook he has not remained long in any one place. Acting as a private tutor for a short time in a wealthy family, he gave up teaching. He engaged with a large publishing house to see encyclopedias; drifting from Chicago, Indianapolis and other cities he went to St. Louis and became a reporter and then editor of a fraternal paper, and wrote magazine articles and stories. He went from there to Joplin, Missouri, last fall and became assistant editor of the Daily American, published by H. Spearman Lewis, remaining there until it was put in the hands of a receiver and it was discontinued about two or three months ago. He then went to Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and at the time of his death was working on The Southwest American, of that city. But in all his wanderings he loved McCook and her people most, and called this city his home. The remains arrived here Tuesday morning and the funeral services were held in the Methodist church at three o’clock that afternoon, under the auspices of the High School Alumni association and were of a union character; all the ministers of the city were to be invited to take part, but nearly all were out of town. Rev. A. F. Green of the Baptist church made the opening prayer and pronounced the benediction. Rev. E.R. Earle, rector of the Episcopal church, read the scripture lesson and delivered the address and the services at the grave. A large choir, selected from the various churches, sang his favorite hymns: Lead, Kindly Light and Abide With Me. The floral offerings were numerous. Two large pieces, one a pillow, inscribed: McCook the other an open book of pink roses with the letters M.H.S. on its pages were exceptionally beautiful. Cut flowers literally covered the casket, and potted plants and bouquets were banked around the pulpit. The pall bearers were members of the special work department and former pupils still here and there: R.J. Gunn, J.E. Ludwick, J.B. McCarl, E.J. Wilcox, D.J. O’Brien and Frank Colfer. His remains were interred by the side of his mother, who died here in 1896, in Longview cemetery. Friday 19 April 1907

Death of Mrs. Redding-Maggie, wife of G.R. Redding, died at her home in South McCook, Friday morning, April 19th of quick consumption, after several months illness, aged 27 years. She leaves a husband and two children, Ruth, aged 8 years and Dorothy 2 years and 6 months to mourn her loss. The funeral took place from the Baptist church Monday at 10:0 a.m. Rev. Green assisted by Rev. Famuliner conducted the services. Friday 26 April 1907

John, the one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Foxen, died Saturday night, April 20, 1907, after a sickness of about one month. He was buried from St. Patrick’s church Monday morning. Friday 26 April 1907

William Bailey-William Bailey died at his home in West McCook Sunday afternoon, April 28. The funeral service was held at the home Monday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. M.B. Carman. As far as we are able to learn Mr. Bailey was the oldest person in McCook having been born in West Virginia, January 2, 1819. He was married in Ohio to Eliza W. Whitmore and to this union six sons and two daughters were born of which three sons and one daughter survive. Steve, Charles and Hazard and Mrs. Mary Miller. Mr. Bailey came to Nebraska in 1860, to Red Willow county in 1874. His end was peaceful, having lived 88 years, 3 months and 26 days. He was a member of the Home Department of the Methodist Sunday School. He was laid to rest in Longview by the side of his wife who proceeded in to the other world last August. Friday 3 May 1907

Bridget, wife of Edward McConville of near Havana, died very suddenly last Saturday. The funeral was held Monday from the Catholic Church. Friday 10 May 1907

Leona, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Williams, died Saturday night, May 18, 1907, from a confined attack of measles and mumps. She was 4 years and 7 months old and has suffered much during her short life from diseases. The funeral services were held Monday in St. Patrick’s church, Rev. Father Loughran officiating and her remains interred in the Catholic cemetery. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of all. Friday 24 May 1907

Mrs. T.J. Pate-Another of our old and most highly respected citizens passed away last Friday when Mrs. Ellen Pate, widow of late T.J. Pate, received a call to “come up higher.” The deceased was a member of the Baptist church and a devout Christian, and the messenger found her not only ready but glad to answer the call and go to join her husband. Mrs. Pate was a most devoted wife and mother, and her friendship was as enduring as time. Our friend will be long missed by her family and by a large circle of neighbors and friends. Mrs. Pate was born May 7, 1848, at Washington, Ill. She married T.J. Pate May 12, 1867, and came with her husband to McCook in 1886. She leaves two sons, Otto and Delbert, and one daughter, Mrs. J.G. Schleich, all living here. The remains were buried in Riverview cemetery. Friday 7 June 1907

Fatal Accident-A sad accident resulting in the death of Sarah Gies, occurred on her father’s farm, five miles northeast of town last Friday. David Gies had gone out into the field in the morning to work and had left word for his 11 year old daughter, Sarah, to bring him out another horse and some feed later in the day. About 10 o’clock the daughter secured another horse and tying the rope halter around her right arm, took the sack of feed on her shoulder and started for the field. When a short distance from the house the horse became frightened and ran away, dragging the child over the rough ground. The father saw the accident and hurried to the child’s assistance but too late to save her life. Before Mr. Gies could reach his daughter to render assistance the horse had kicked the child several times, once directly over the heart and also in the abdomen. Several ribs were broken, the right arm pulled out of the socket and the flesh was all torn from the right side of the body, but what seems miraculous the child’s head was uninjured although the face was badly torn as was the flesh all over the body. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the German Evangelical church, Rev. J.A. Klein officiating, and the body was laid to rest in the Culbertson cemetery. She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her sad and early death. Culbertson Banner-Friday 12 July 1907

Ida May Amick-Mrs. Ida May Amick, wife of Other B. Amick, who lives 14 miles northwest of Palisade, died last Thursday morning at the home of Dr. Dodge, in Palisade, where she had been taken for treatment some time ago. She had been very ill since last January. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. They have the sympathy of this community in their great loss of wife and mother. Ida May McMullen was born in Huntington county, Pa., July 27, 1871. She was married to Other B. Amick in 1891 and her home has been in McCook, and Hayes county ever since. She was raised in a Christian home was a firm believer in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Ridge church conducted by Rev. N.H. Hawkins, pastor of the Congregational church of Palisade. Friday 21 July 1907

Mrs. Lizzie Fields, wife of F.H. Fields of this place, died at the home of her parents at Pawnee City, April 12, aged 18 years, 1 month and 10 days. Mr. and Mrs. Fields were married in Moorefield, April 2nd this year. Mrs. Fields was home visiting when she was taken sick and throat trouble. Friends here extend sympathy to the bereaved husband. Friday 21 July 1907

Death of Baby Lofton-Clinton Marsh, the four month son of Commissioner F.S. Lofton, died Monday of cholera infantum, after an illness of only a few hours. The father was in Indianola but, being notified by phone of the little one’s illness started for home but arrived after the child had breathed its last. The funeral took place form the home three miles southeast of town; Tuesday at 10 a.m., Rev. Carman of the M.E. church officiating, interment in Riverview. A large number of friends of the family were present and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. CARD OF THANKS-To the kind friends who assisted and sympathized with us in the sickness of our little son we desire to return our heartfelt thanks. The tender words, the songs and floral tributes will ever be retained in our memory. Frank S. Lofton and Family. Friday 26 July 1907

Salem Teeter was born May 14, 1882, at Circleville, Penelton, Co., West Va. Was united in marriage to Agnes Bennet, June 5, 1867. To this union eight children were born, five boys and three girls, all of whom survive him except one son and one daughter. He lived in West Virginia until 1884, at which time he moved to this county, where he has lived nearly all the time since. In early life he joined the Methodist Episcopal church. In May 1903, under the labors of Rev. J.L. Dodge he was reclaimed and sanctified and joined the Free Methodist church and has been a true and faithful member up to his death July 14, 1907 at the age of 75 years and two months. Many friends and neighbors gathered at the Free Methodist church to pay their last respects to this aged pilgrim. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G.W. Johnson of Cambridge, from Revelations, 20th chapter and part of 6th verse, “Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection on such the second death hath no power.” Friday 26 July 1907

Death of Mrs. Long-Mrs. Anna Long was born in Huntington county, Pennsylvania, July 25, 1860. She joined the Presbyterian church at that place at the age of 21, and has been a member of the M.E. church for the past 18 years. She married John Coleman, Dec. 12, 1889, who died Dec. 7, 1898. She was married to Jacob Long, June 18, 1901, died July 21, 1907, aged 46 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 4 days. She is survived by a son, the husband, four sisters and two brothers. The funeral services took place from the M.E. church Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Carman officiating. Rev. Hawkes of the Congregational church was present and made a few remarks. Interment in Riverview. A large number of friends of the deceased were present at the services. Friday 26 July 1907

Death of a Pioneer-Ahira A. Jones died at his home south of Indianola last Saturday evening. He had been confined to his home for many years with rheumatism. He was born in Greenfield, New Hampshire, March 16, 1843. In the year 1893 he was married to Sarah J. Jewett at Princeton, Illinois. Five children and the wife survive him. Butler A., Ahira Z., and Josephine, who live here and Mrs. Craig, of Altoona, Illinois and Dustin R. of Tiskilwa, Illinois. All the children were present at the funeral. Mr. Jones was a member of Co. G., 13th New Hampshire Volunteers and after serving three years he was honorably discharged for disease contracted while in service. His father before him was a Baptist minister and the son was also a believer in the same faith, though not a member of the church. Mr. Jones, though confined to his home, was organizer and promoter of “The Jones Farm Co. Lt’d” which was organized here a few years ago. The funeral took place from the Congregational church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. N.H. Hawkins, of Palisade preaching the sermon from the text, “Weep ye not for the dead neither bemoan him; but weep sore for him that goeth away.” The Masonic order of Indianola attended the service in a body and took part in the burial service. The community extend their sympathy to the bereaved. CARD OF THANKS-To the friends who assisted and sympathized with us during our recent affliction we desire to return our heart felt thanks. Mrs. Ahira Z. Jones and children, Indianola, Neb., July 26, 1907 Friday 26 July 1907

The little five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Roberts, died last Friday evening from the effects of drinking alcohol. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the house, Rev. Smith conducting the services. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all in this their dark hour. Friday 2 August 1907

Fatal Accident-Saturday night, while standing on the third track south of the depot platform and about 300 feet east of the depot, David McManus was struck by the engine that brought in No. 6 as it was backing up to go to the round house. His legs were crushed and he died as a result of his injuries in about four hours. The unfortunate man was seen to climb down from the top of a coach and got off passenger train No. 6 when it arrived here and it is thought he was watching his chance to get back on when the new engine was coupled on and did not notice the engine that had left the train was coming back on the track on which he was standing. The engine struck him and he fell under the wheels. One leg was crushed from his foot to his thigh and the other up to his knee. He gave his name as above and said he had a sister in Hillsboro, Kentucky, to whom word was telegraphed at once asking what disposition of the body she would like to have made. He was a young man about 24 years of age, dressed in working clothes and a little over $9 in his pockets. He was carried into the company physician’s office and everything done for him that was possible in hopes of saving his life but of no avail. No word being received from his relatives up to Tuesday morning his remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery that day. Wednesday morning a telegram was received from them asking that the body be sent to them, but word was sent that the body had been buried. Friday 2 August 1907

Charley, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Poh, of South McCook, died Monday, August 5, 1907, after a short illness. The babe was born June 23, 1907 and was not quite three months old. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. Friday 9 August 1907

Mrs. Fred Moore and infant child died at her residence in the northwest part of the city Tuesday night August 27, 1907. Lulu A. Dake was born at Macon, Nebraska, February 6, 1888. She and her husband moved here a short time ago from Franklin. Her remains were taken to Franklin Wednesday for burial. Her bereft husband and her father and mother have the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in their sorrow. Friday 30 August 1907

Died-Clara, aged 7 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Brown, of St. Ann, about twenty miles north of this city, Monday, August 26, 1907, of pneumonia, after a short illness. Funeral services were held in St. Patrick’s Catholic church Tuesday and her remains interred at St. Ann Wednesday. Friday 30 August 1907

Death of Mrs. Hamilton-Mrs. Charles W. Hamilton died in a hospital at Lincoln, Nebraska, Sunday, October 6, 1907, where she had been taken the day before, aged 78 years. Eliza M. Goldthwaite was born in Peru, Berkshire county, Massachusetts, August 3, 1839. Her early life was devoted to the care of her invalid mother. She was married to her bereaved husband, Charles W. Hamilton, of the adjoining county, Hampshire, Jan. 3., 1859. Soon after her marriage she was converted and at the earnest request of her parents and sister, who were Congregationalists, she joined the Baptist church, of which her husband was a member, and for forty-five years they put in their best efforts to advance the cause of Christianity, working together. She was a true wife, a loving mother and a true friend to everyone as all will testify who made her acquaintance. For a long time she was a sufferer, from some ailment hard to be determined by the medical fraternity, which up to within about one month of her death was a form which did not deter her from her household duties. She was a patient sufferer. About thirty days before her death she admitted that she was sick and during that time gradually wasted away and suggested that she would see her father, mother and the other loved ones who had gone to the spirit land. She had a great desire to visit her former home, Creighton, Nebraska, thinking that the change might improve her condition. The journey was made as far as Lincoln and enjoyed very much. But soon after being there her disease became master and after being unconscious for a short time she fell asleep so peacefully that her attendants expressed the hope that their last end might be like hers. “Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, in which none ever wake to weep.” She is survived by her husband, C.W. Hamilton, of this city, and three sons, Frank C., of Spokane, Washington; Fred L. and Clinton H., both of this place and one daughter, Mrs. B.N. Saunders, of Center, Nebraska. The funeral services were held at the residence corner of Madison and Dearborn streets, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Geo. B. Hawkes, of the Congregational church. Appropriate hymns were sung by a quartette from the Congregational church. The body was interred in Longview cemetery. Friday 11 October 1907

Emma, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Minch, aged about 5 years, died at 2 o’clock., Wednesday, October 30, of membranous croup. Her remains were interred in Riverview cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Friday 1 November 1907

Death of Mrs. Green-Mrs. Fannie Green, widow of the late Dr. Samuel L. Green, died at Los Angeles, California, Saturday, November 2, 1907, where she had gone about two weeks ago to visit old friends and in hopes the change would be beneficial for asthma from which she was a sufferer. Her death was due to a bad cold contracted after she arrived there. Mrs. Green was one of the earliest residents of this city and had many friends here. She was married to Dr. Green in 1870 and was about 65 years. Her remains are expected to arrive here Sunday morning and the funeral services will be held in the Congregational church at a time to be set later, and announced in the churches. Friday 8 November 1907

William Huber, who has been suffering from a complication of diseases for several years, died at his home in this city Wednesday. He was born in Lancaster, Fairfield county, Ohio, January 8, 1866. He moved to this city with his parents when 18 years of age. He was honest and industrious and of late years, until incapacitated by illness he looked after the extensive property interests of S.M. Rider at this place. At the time of his death, his mother and a sister were caring for him. Brief funeral services were held at the home Thursday morning, conducted by Rev. M.B. Carman, interment in Riverview cemetery. Friday 8 November 1907

Mrs. J.S. Cooley-Mrs. J.S. Cooley, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Ellis, in Gerver precinct Sunday, aged 61 years. Mrs. Cooley came to this county with her family in 1874, and lived part of the time in this city. She was an estimable lady and leaves many friends to mourn her demise. The funeral services were held at her daughter’s home Wednesday morning, Rev. .B. Hawkes officiating and the cortege meet just outside of town by the Degree of Honor, of which she was a member, and escorted it to Riverview cemetery and conducted the burial services at the grave. Friday 22 November 1907

Eva Rena Thayer-Eva Rena, the little daughter of Lewis and Anna Bell Thayer was born at Hester, Marion county, Missouri, January 13, 1904, died in McCook, October 30, 1907, aged 3 years, 9 months and 17 days. She was taken sick on the morning of the 28th with membranous croup. She suffered until Wednesday evening at 4 o’clock, when death relieved her. Her remains were laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. She was conscious until fifteen minutes before death came. She called her mamma and her papa and her brothers and sisters and told them she wanted them to go with her. She leaves a mother and father and six brothers and one sister to mourn her loss. She was a bright little star. Everyone that knew her loved her for her brightness and her kindness. It is sad to part with our loved ones, but we know the All Wise God has taken her to her home of glory to await the coming of her loved ones. She is sleeping, peacefully sleeping in that slumber where there is no more sickness, nor pains, nor death nor sorrows, but all is joy and peace and love. Friday 13 December 1907