Rector-Hartman - Christmas morning Miss Tressa Rector, of this city, and Gordon A. Hartman, of Omaha, were married at the Methodist parsonage, and surprised their many friends by announcing the fact later in the day. Both young people have lived here some years and are highly esteemed by everyone. The bride has been employed as cashier in Clapp’s dry goods store for several years and the groom after graduating from the high school, has been working in drug store here and is now employed. Friday 2 January 1914

A very pretty home wedding took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. D.A. McCarty, Thursday evening, January 8^th, 1914, when their eldest daughter, Alta May was united in marriage to Mr. Lovell E. Moore, Mr. And Mrs. Moore are among our most estimable young people and are too well and favorably known to our readers to need an introduction from us. Both having lived almost from childhood in this vicinity. The many presents received by them were both beautiful and useful. They departed on Monday evening’s train for Omaha, where they will make their home for the present. Mr. Moore being in the Railway Mail Service with headquarters in Omaha, Friday 23 January 1914

Otis Coburn Jr. and Miss Freta Earnist of Kenesaw were married one day last week at Kenesae, Ohio returned Friday and his sister Lulu and his wife coming Tuesday night. They will make their home at the Burt farm north of Havana. Feb 23 January 1914

Bedson-Sommerville - The following is taken from the Lincoln State Journal of Wednesday, February 4, 1914. Miss Grace Bedson of Lincoln and Clarence M. Sommerville of McCook were married at 8 o’clock yesterday at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. And Mrs. William Bedson, 445 North Thirteenth street. Rev. F.L. Wharton officiating. They will make their home at McCook. The wedding was witnessed by relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. Sommerville is a graduate of the law department of the state university and Mrs. Sommerville has been a student at the university. The groom is a brother of W.M. Sommerville, county attorney of this county, and has many friends in this part of the state. The Republican joins their many friends in congratulations and best wishes to the young couple for a long and happy married life. Friday 6 February 1914

Kirk-Green - As we go to press we learn that Miss Hazel Kirk and Oscar Green were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. J.A. Kirk, in Culbertson, Wednesday. The Republican joins their many friends in good wishes for their future happiness. Friday 6 February 1914

Culbertson. From the Banner. The pleasant home of Mr. And Mrs. J.A. Kirk was the scene of a pretty home wedding Wednesday, when their eldest daughter, Hazel, was married to R.A. Green. After the congratulations the guests enjoyed a fine three course wedding dinner, the bride cutting the wedding cake, which had been made by her own fair hands. Mrs. A.H. Miller and Mrs. Clara Wray had charge of the serving. The bride’s table was decorated with smilax and pink roses while the table in the south room was decorated with smilax, yellow tulips and jonquils. The bride wore a dainty gown of cream crepon cloth with bodice of crème satin and chiffon and carrying a pretty bouquet of bride’s roses. In the reception room were many beautiful and costly gifts from friends and relatives. The bride has grown to womanhood here and is a graduate of the Culbertson high school. She attended Hastings college several years and since then has had a large class in music here. The groom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. R.A. Green, of McCook, and a graduate of the Nebraska state university. He came here about a year ago to act as superintendent of the Frenchman Valley Irrigation district. He has made a host of friends here by his manliness, business integrity and faithfulness in attention to the duties assigned him. The many friends of Mr. And Mrs. Green will wish them all the happiness in their married life. They will be at home to their friends after March 10, in the Love cottage on Taylor avenue. Friday 13 February 1914

A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. And Mrs. John Sines when their daughter Myrtle was united to Wm. S. Lafferty of Bushnell, Nebr. The young people departed Monday for Bushnell to oversee the harvesting and threshing, after which they will return to a homestead near Otis, Colo., where they will be at home to their many friends. Friday 14 February 1914

Miss Ethel Foley and R.R. Hartzler were united in marriage at Oberlin, Kansas, Thursday, February 5, 1914. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Dodd Wiggins and has grown to womanhood in this vicinity, honored and respected by old and young. The groom, R.R. Hartzler is a stranger to us coming here from Scotts Bluff. We understand that the young couple will make their home at Scotts Bluff where Mr. Hartzer has employment. Friday 20 February 1914

Culbertson. From the Banner. A quiet home wedding took place Wednesday, February 18, at the home of Mrs. F.C. Riemer, when her daughter, Grace, was united in marriage to Mr. Jacob Lesser, of Blackwood precinct. Friday 27 February 1914

Moussa-Williams - Ed Williams, son of J.S. Williams, of this city, formerly a clerk in Waite & Co’s hardware store here, was married at Pendleton, Oregon. Tuesday, February the 24, 1914 to Miss Helene Moussa of that city. Ed is manager of a hardware store in Pendleton, and his many friends here extend their congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. Friday 6 March 1914

McDonald-Cochran - A brief home wedding was given at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. H.C. Clapp, Sunday afternoon when Miss Elizabeth McDonald and Royal A. Cochran was united in marriage. Rev. A.A. Robertson officiating. The bride is the eldest daughter, of R.S. McDonald and has lived here nearly all her life. The groom is a barber in that employ of Lowley and Knowland and an excellent your man. The happy couple left the next morning to visit his parents in York, for a few days. The best wishes of a host of friends goes with the young couple for their future happiness and prosperity. Friday 6 March 1914

Randel-Doyle - Last Thursday Miss Gladys Randel and William Doyle were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. W.C. Randal, in Red Willow, Rev. J.S. Beem officiating, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The best wishes of their many friends are extended to the happy young couple. Friday 13 March 1914

The home of Mr. And Mrs. Herman Wintien’s was the scene of a very pretty wedding, Wednesday, March 11, 1914 when their daughter, Miss Ella, was united in marriage to Mr. Fred Osburn, at high noon in the presence of a small company of relatives and very close friends. Rev. John Wintien officiated. Friday 20 March 1914

Davis-Lathrope - Miss Chloe Davis and Vern Lathrop went to Wray Monday morning and were married, going on to Denver for a wedding trip. Both young people lived here for years and are well known by nearly all citizens and highly esteemed. The bride’s brother and his wife accompanied them to Wray and witnessed the ceremony. The best wishes of all their many friends are extended to the young couple for a long and happy future. Friday 17 April 1914

Dueland-Nieman - Leslie H. Nieman of Curtis and Miss Lillian Dueland of Quick, Nebr., were married Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. H.J. Pratt of this city. The bride is a niece of Mrs. Pratt and a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Dueland of Quick. Rev. D.L. McBride officiated, he having also married the brides parents 21 years ago. Mrs. Pratt served a fine dinner for the occasion. The groom drew a valuable claim in the recent Niobrara land drawing and that will be their future home. Friday 17 April 1914

Nelson-Huet - Wednesday afternoon Miss Lydia B. Nelson and C.E. Huet were united in marriage by Judge Colfer. The bride having at one time been a pupil of the Judges when he taught school and the groom a school mate of the Judge’s. The Republican can vouch for the excellence of the bride in womanly virtues and a sunny, genial disposition, as she has been in the employ of this office for some time and knows whereof it speaks. The groom is an industrious young farmer. The Republican joins their many friends in sincere wishes to them a most happy and prosperous future. They go to Colorado Springs to make their home for the present. Friday 17 April 1914

McDonnell-Waddell - Married at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. C.F. Heber Wednesday three p.m. Wm. A. Waddell, for Denver, Col., and Miss Susan McDonald, of this city. D.L. McBride officiating. The young couple have the best wishes of all their friends for a happy future. Friday 1 May 1914

Two Weddings - Charles F. Edwards of this city and Elsie E. Tanner of Denver were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage April 30, Rev. D.L. McBride officiating. The pastor also officiated at the marriage ceremony, in the parsonage on May 5^th of Charles F. Sipe of Melbeta to Marty A. Cheney, of Holbrook. Friday 8^th May 1914

On Wednesday, May 13, Earl Allen and Miss Zetta Clement, both of this place, were united in marriage at McCook. Mr. Allen is our enterprising young dray man, son of Mr. And Mrs. Robert Allen of Bartley and although he has lived here but a short time, he has won the respect and esteem of the entire community. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. J.M. Stark formerly Mrs. Clement of this place. She has grown from infancy to womanhood in this immediate vicinity; she graduated from the Bartley high school in the class of 1913, and has been teaching for the past session. All who know here are her friends. Friday 22 May 1914

We received this week an announcement of the marriage of Clarence Bush and Miss Amelia Fennell, at Ruppert Idaho, on Wednesday, April 27. They will be at home in that city after May 1. Friday 22 May 1914

A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. Wm. Vernon, near Norcatur, Kans., at 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 1914, when their youngest daughter, Zella Blanche was united in marriage to W. Orville, eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. E.M. Pennington of Lebanon. They will go to housekeeping immediately on the farm of the groom’s father south west of Lebanon. Friday 22 May 1914

At the Cottage lodging house, Sunday evening at 6 o’clock, Miss Charlotte Kennedy was united in marriage to Mr. John Aucland of Iowa. Rev. Throckmorton officiating. A two course lunch was served in the dinning room, the decorations being pink and white. Mr. And Mrs. Aucland will make their home in Culbertson. Friday 5 June 1914

First June Wedding. One of the first of the June weddings was the marriage of two popular young people of our city, Miss LoRene Srbve and Lloyd Jennings. The wedding was a very quiet affair only the relatives and a few intimate friends of the couple being present. The wedding took place in the parlor of the bride’s home which was decorated artistically with white carnations. The bride looked very pretty in her gown of white crepe meteor which was trimmed with shadow lace and pearl trimming. The groom wore the conventional black. Rev. D.L. McBride officiated. After the ceremony light refreshments were served. The young couple have the best wishes of The Republican and their many friends for a bright, happy and prosperous future. Friday 12 June 1914

Pade-Mowry - As we go to press we learn that Miss Emma Pade was married to Mr. Cleo C. Mowry of Geneva, Nebr., at the home of her grand parents on 1^st street East. The bride is a graduate of the high school and has been teaching and attending the state University. She is a very estimable young lady. The groom is employed by the General Electric Co. at Schenectady, N.Y. for where they left last night. The Republian extends its best wishes to the happy young couple. Friday 12 June 1914

Spahn-Kilburn - Wednesday Lindsley Kilburn was married to Louise Spahn, of Culbertson at the bride’s home at 12 o’clock. Mr. Kilburn is the ticket agent here where he is well and favorable known. The Republican extends its heartiest congratulations to the young couple and wishes them a bright, happy and prosperous future. Friday 26 June 1914

Bartley - From the Inter-Ocean - A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. And Mrs. W.D. Williams on Thursday evening, July 9, of their daughter, Mabel Eleanor, was united in wedlock to Kay Dale Brown. Mr. And Mrs. Brown departed Saturday evening, for their home near Buchman, North Dakota. Friday 24 July 1914

Miss Edna Thomas and Floyd Cobb were united in marriage by the county judge J.M. Williams, in Trenton Tuesday afternoon, July 28. The young couple are well and favorable known to our readers having grown up to man and womanhood in Stratton. A reception and supper was given them at the bride’s home last evening. Friday 7 August 1914

On Sunday, July 26, 1914, at high noon occurred the marriage of Miss Ruby Weyeneth and Mr. S.H. Stilgebouer at the home of the bride’s parents. After congratulations, the guests repaired to the dining room here a three course dinner was served. The have gone to housekeeping in Marion where they are at home to all friends. Friday 7 August 1914

An event in the Danbury social circles this week was the marriage of Miss Irene Ruby to Mr. Ralph C. Boyer, both of this place at McCook, Tuesday, August 11^th, 1914. County Judge Colfer officiated. Friday 21 August 1914

Bradley-Blatt - Marie Bradley and Albert Blatt were united in marriage Thursday morning by the county judge. Both young people are well known here. Mr. Blatt is a brakeman. Miss Bradley had been working in the Monte Cristo cafe for several years but at present has been working at the Union Café. The Republican and their friends wish them a happy life. Friday 21 August 1914

Hegenberger-Neubauer - Sunday morning, August 30, at 8 o’clock Miss Maud Hegenberger and Carl N. Neubauer were united in marriage at the home of the brides parents, Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Hegenberger, Rev. D.L. McBride, pastor of the Baptist church officiating, only the near relatives of the contracting parties being present. After the ceremony a breakfast was served. The bride has lived in this city all her life and is a graduate of the city schools and is a splendid young lady. The groom is in the employ of the Burlington as a brakeman for the past four years and is an industrious, gentlemanly young man. The young couple left that morning for a trip west to Salt Lake for two or three weeks and will be at home to their many friends after October 1^st at the home of the brides parents. Friday 4 September 1914

A pretty home wedding was solemnized in our little city at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. G.H. Yingling, at six o’clock Wednesday evening, September 9, 1914. The contracting parties were Miss Sarah Yingling and J.E. McCarty, Rev. Carleton, of Bird City, Kansas, officiating. The wedding, was a quiet one, witnessed only by the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. Immediately after the ceremony and congratulations a bounteous two course supper was served. After which the bridal couple repaired to the home they will occupy. The bride is an only daughter and a young lady of many graces and quite capable of filling the home she will adorn with happiness. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. D.A. McCarty and with his father is engaged in the hardware and implement business in Lebanon. He has grown to manhood in this vicinity and the esteem and respect of his acquaintances speak more forcibly than any words of commendation from our awkward pen. Friday 18 September 1914

The marriage of Angeline Fields and Paul Karthauser took place Wednesday morning, at St. Patrick’s church at 9:00, Father Kuntz, O.M.I. Officiating. Miss Katie Vontz was the bridesmaid and Mrs. Fred Westcamp the best man. After the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of Mrs. V. Franklin where a wedding breakfast was served. That evening a bid dinner and dance in their honor took place at the grooms home near Indianola. The couple will make their home on the Otto Karthauser farm. Both young people are well know here. Mrs. Karthauser made her home with Mrs. Franklin a few years while attending the McCook schools. While here she made many warm friends. We join with them in wishing the young couple a happy married life. Friday 2 October 1914

A very quiet wedding was solemnized last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Barbazette when her daughter, Hazel was married to Rex Scott. Only the immediate members of the family were present. Rev. G.L. Freebern rector of St. Albans church officiated. Virgil Barbazette, brother of the bride gave her away in marriage. The couple left that night for California and various points in the west on their wedding trip. The bride has grown to womanhood here receiving her education in the McCook Public Schools and has a host of friends. The groom has worked for the Burlington here for several years and is well and favorable known in the community. Their many friends join with The Republican in wishing them a long happy and prosperous married life. Friday 2 October 1914

William Weintz and Rosa Liebrandt were united in marriage at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning at the home of his folks in the city. Sarah Gresher, Emma Liebrandt, William Liebrandt and John Wientz were the witnesses. Rev. Wockenfus of the German Lutheran church performed the ceremony. After the marriage a wedding dinner was served, Elsie Gresher and Lydia Liebrandt assisting. The bride comes from the Ashcreek neighborhood. The groom is the parcel post man and is well known here. The Republican wishes them happiness in their future life. Friday 2 October 1914

Harry O. Beetson of Ashland and Margaret Carlson of Lebanon, Nebr., were united in marriage at Omaha on Wednesday of last week. Friday 9 October 1914

A very pretty home wedding took place at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. And Mrs. P.B. Garrett Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock, when their youngest daughter, Nina, was united in marriage to Mr. Albion Johnson. Friday 9 October 1914

An old fashion German wedding is taking place some 14 miles southwest of here wherein Louie Karthouser and Angie Fields are united in marriage. Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Vontz and Mrs. Casper Vontz informed the writer yesterday that they were on their way down and did not expect to return until tomorrow. As our friend Vontz said they could not well return as long as the festivities and refreshments lasted. Here’s hoping that all have a jolly good time and that joy and prosperity is in store for the newly married couple. Friday 9 October 1914

Culbertson. From the Banner. Sunday afternoon at four o’clock a quite home wedding took place at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Hein, Sr. when their youngest daughter, Florence was united in marriage to Rev. George Geighman of Tangier, Oklahoma. Friday 16 October 1914

One of the most elaborate and beautiful wedding ceremonies that was ever celebrated in this city took place at eleven o’clock Thursday morning when Edward P. Leary and Leah Isabell Pennell were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s church, high mass was used and Father A.H. Kunz, O.M.I. was the officiating clergyman. The decorations at the church were simple and very artistically executed in yellow and white with yellow roses, chrysanthemums and daisies. Miss Clarie McKenna played the wedding march as the wedding party entered the church. In the procession first came the ushers, then the ribbon bearers, the matron of honor and then the bride on her father’s arm. They were met at the alter by the groom and his best man. During the service Frank Colfer sang two solos one in latin “O Salutarina” and the other in English “O, Lord, I Am Not Worthy.” The bride looked very pretty in an exquisite gown of white worth satin with a short pointed train, bodice and mantle of French Tulle with pearl trimming. She carried an old point lace handkerchief made by her mother for the wedding of an aunt of the bride. Her veil was fashioned in cane effect with pearl trimming and orange blossoms which were sent from California. The bride carried a bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley. The matron of honor, Mrs. Norbert C. Leary, of Omaha, a June bride, was gowned in her wedding dress of white satin and wore a yellow tulle veil reaching to the waist, and carried a bouquet of yellow roses and daisies. The ribbon bearers, Mrs. A. C. Davis and Mrs. Adair Galusha of this city, were dressed in yellow charmeuse with an overdress of cream chiffon and wore gold lace castle caps trimmed with bird of paradise. They carried yellow and white ribbons with small bouquets of daisies attached to the ribbons at intervals. The ushers were Frank McCaffery, Fredrick Creigh, Harold A. Thompson and Dr. Louis Rushman, all of Omaha, Norbert C. Leary, of Omaha, brother of the groom was the best man. After the wedding ceremony the bridal party went to the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. F.A. Pennell where a buffet breakfast was served to the bridal party and family. That afternoon a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, from 2 to 4 o’clock. The color scheme of yellow and white the same as at the church was used in the decoration. Mrs. H.C. Clapp was mistress of ceremonies and H.H. Miller, uncle of the bride was master of ceremonies. Harold Sutton assisting him. Those in the receiving line were: Mr. And Mrs. Edward F. Leary, bride and groom; Mr. And Mrs. N.C. Leary; Mrs. Louise Leary, mother of the groom, and sister Miss Mae Leary of Omaha; Mr. And Mrs. F.A. Pennell; Mrs. Adair Galusha and Mrs. A.C. David; Mrs. Vina Wood ushered the guests up stairs Miss Nina Hammond and Miss Nellie Smith had charge of the gift room where the many beautiful and costy gifts which the bride and groom received were on display. Miss Dorothy Williams served punch in this room. In the dining room where refreshments were served. Mrs. A.E. Petty of Lincoln and Mrs. H.H. Miller were in charge. Mrs. H.P. Sutton, Mrs. C.I. Faltenstock, Mrs. Marie Bronson and Miss Neta Fitch assisted them. The music during the afternoon was furnished by Miss Nina Tomlinson and Mr. Frank Peck. The bride’s going-away suit was a navy blue chiffon broadcloth. The couple will go on a wedding trip to Boston, New York and Washington and other places of interest on the trip. They will reside in Omaha, where the groom has a large practice and is a very prominent lawyer. According to the perdiction of his friends he has a very bright and successful future ahead of him. The bride is only child of Mr. And Mrs. F.A. Pennell, of this city and is a beautiful and accomplished young lady. Mrs. Leary will be missed very much in the social and musical life of this city. The Republican joins with their many friends in wishing the young couple a successful and happy future. The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Louise M. Leary and daughter Miss Mae Leary, Mr. and Mrs. N.C. Leary, Dr. Harold A. Thompson, Dr. Louis B. Rushman, Alfred Creigh and Frank McCaffery, all of Omaha, arriving Wednesday afternoon. Miss Amy Harris of Denver, Mr. And Mrs. Clifford Woods of Wauneta, Mrs. A.E. Petty and son, William of Lincoln, and Tom Smith grandfather of the bride, Wray, Colorado. Wednesday evening a rehearsal for the Pennell-Leary wedding took place at 8 o’clock. After which a supper was served at the F.A. Pennell residence. The affair was very informal. The color scheme of yellow and white was cleverly carried out. Friday 16 October 1914

Shinkle-Gunderman - Lorenz Gunderman, of this city, and Ethel Shinkle, of Grant, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage. Mr. Gunderman has been here about a year and a half and is a book keeper in the First National Bank. During his residence here he has made many friends with whom the Republican joins in wishing them a bright and happy future. Friday 30 October 1914

Miss Ida Bahr and Emil Smitner, of Cheyenne, Wyoming were married in the German Lutheran church at two o’clock last Thursday afternoon in the presence of relatives and a few friends. At five o’clock a sumptuous dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents. The young people leave in the near future to make their home in Cheyenne. Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous married life. Friday 30 October 1914

Miss Iva Cumming and John T. Farrell were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart church in Indianola, Wednesday morning November 4, 1914. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J.B. Cumming of Lebanon, and is a young lady of many accomplishments, who is well fitted to fill the home she will adorn with happiness and be a true helpmate to the husband she has chosen. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. Jas Farrell, residing north of town, and it one of the substantial young farmers of this vicinity and is highly esteemed by all who know him. Friday 13 November 1914

Gillette-Somerville - A wedding of unusual interest was solemnized Thursday morning in the home of Mr. And Mrs. E.E. Gillette, when their daughter, Susan Elizabeth, was united in marriage to William Marvin Somerville of McCook, Nebraska. Miss Gillette has grown to womanhood in Norfolk and enjoys great popularity among a large circle of admiring friends. She is a graduate of the Norfolk high school and later attended the University of Nebraska. She is a member of the Phi Beta Phi sorority. Mr. Somerville is a young attorney of McCook, Nebraska, having just been elected for the second time to the office of county attorney. He is a graduate of the state university and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. The beautiful ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Edwin Booth, Jr., of the First Congregational church. To the strains of the Mendelssohn wedding march played by Miss Carrie Thompson, piano, and Miss Allene McCully, violin, Master Eugene Gillette and little Miss Elinor Johnston advanced, stretching the ribbons for the bride who came in on the arm of her father. The groom attended by Lowell Erskine was awaiting them at the alter which was banked with palms and ferns. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white chiffon and satin with a veil of tulle caught in cane effect with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of bride’s roses. She was preceded by the maid of honor, Miss Lois Logan, whose gown was pink crepe de chine with a bouquet of pink roses. Mrs. Gillette, mother of the bride, wore a gown of grey voile and Mrs. Ely her grandmother, plum colored moire. Mrs. Somerville, the mother of the groom was attired in purple crepe de chine. After the ceremony a dainty three course wedding breakfast was served the decorations being pink roses and carnations, the same scheme being carried out throughout the rooms. Only relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The out-of-town guests being Mrs. J.M. Somerville, McCook; Major Ely, Vera Cruz; Mrs. E.J. Ely, Ft. Leavenworth; LeRoy Gillette, Sioux City; Miss Allene McCully, Columbus; Miss Fan Lane, Portland, Oregon; Miss Florence Holden, Omaha; Miss Lillian Pearce, Genoa; Dale Bovies, Alvin; Henry Schultz, Stanton. The young couple left on the one o’clock train for an extended southern trip the bride wearing a handsome traveling gown of hunter’s green with a large black velvet hat. They will be at home after January 1, at McCook. Noroflk News Friday 13 November 1914

Rishel-Jordan - Monday evening, November 23, 1914, Miss Bessie J. Rishel, of Sheridan, Wyoming and Edward Raymond Jordan of Great Falls, Montana, were married at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. L.P. Chapman, of Sheridan, Wyoming, Rev. Kingsley, of the Sheridan Methodist church officiating. The groom was born and raised in this city, he graduated with honor of his class from McCook high school in 1909, and then studied stenography which he mastered, and was employed by the Burlington officials here in that capacity. He is a musician and he became quite proficient on the clarinet while playing in the McCook Band. He has always been as exceptionally find young man with high ideals and irreproachable character. He went to Great Falls abut two years ago and is now holding a responsible notion with the wholesale lumber firm B.J. Bporman Co. of that place. The bride had lived in this city practically all her life and received her education in the high school and learned stenography at Stayner’s school and for the past year has been employed as a stenographer in Sheridan. She is a very capable young lady. Highly respected by everyone who know her. The congratulations and best wishes of their many friends here is extended to the happy young couple for a long and prosperous and happy life. They will be at home in Great Falls, Montana, after December 15^th to their many friends. Friday 4 December 1914

It is reported that Walter Teeters and Miss Margie Lincoln were married at McCook yesterday. No particulars. When we know more about it we’ll tell you more about it. Yes: we’ve found out more about it. They were married in the County Judge’s office in McCook, and G.R. Miller performed the ceremony. Friday 18 December 1914

Married - December 9, 1914 at Eureka Springs, Ark. Mrs. Ursula Villa Wiggins, of Lebanon, Nebr., to Mr. Columbus Darity of Golden, Missouri. The bride has made her home in Lebanon and vicinity for the past three years with her father-in-law Van B. Wiggins until about two months ago when she went to Next Mexico for a visit with a sister. Friday 25 December 1914

Clarence E. Gummere, son of Mr. And Mrs. P.C. Gummere, and Miss Mae Brown, of Culbertson, were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents in that city at noon, on Wednesday, December 16, in the presence

Of only relatives of the constructing parties. Friday 25 December 1914

Culbertson. From the Banner. William Alberts, who resided about five miles north of Beverly, died last Tuesday morning at 6 o’clock after a short illness, being taken to his bed with an attack of tonsillitis, which later developed into typhoid fever the latter causing his death. He was 32 years old and leaves a wife and three children, his father, mother, three brothers and three sisters to mourn his death. The remains were taken to Franklin county for burial, which will take place Saturday. Friday 2 January 1914

Edward T. Lingo passed away at his home in this city last Saturday evening at 4:50 o’clock of chronic nephritis, after an illness of almost two years. Deceased was born June 13, 1853, near Belleville, Ohio and died December 27, 1913, aged 60 years, 6 months and 14 days. He was married May 1, 1883, to Cora M. Featherkile at Plainview, Nebraska, his wife dying June 30, 1911. Five children survive to mourn his loss, three sons and two daughters. They are Roy, Byron, Edward, Essel and Ida. The funeral was held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock from the home and was under the direction of the Knights of Pythias lodge. Interment took place in the Benkelman cemetery. Friday 9 January 1914

Mrs. D.F. Shaw passed away at her home in this city Wednesday night at 8:20 o’clock, aged about 40 years. She had been an invalid for several years and was operated on at different times without receiving any benefit. She suffered a stroke of paralysis last summer and kept gradually growing worse until the end came to relieve her misery. She was married to D.F. Shaw at Indianola in 1892 and leaves to mourn her loss a devoted husband and two children. Friday 9 January 1914

O.L. Thompson Dies. Orlando L. Thompson, ex-county treasurer of this county died Friday, January 9, 1914 at the home of his son, Don Thompson in Gerver precinct. For several years he had been afflicted with rheumatism and been unable to get away from his home only at long intervals, his visits to this city were always a pleasure to his many friends. He was a gentleman, of the most gentle, genial and captivating manners whom it is a pleasure to know and who makes friends of all he meets. He was a good man in all respects and his neighbors and a host of friends will miss him and cherish a happy memory of him always. Orlando L. Thompson was born at Sackett Harbor, New York, September 21, 1840; was married to Miss Emma Frances Wescott, October 17, 1846 (probably obit error), to which five children were born, four boys and one girl, four of the children survive him; Fred M. of Marshalltown, Iowa; Frank C. Kansas City; Don and Mrs. Charlotte Rowland, of this county. In 1870 they moved to Fayette, Iowa and from there to Beatrice, Nebraska, twelve years afterward, coming to this county from the latter place in 1892, and having lived here since then. All the children were present at the funeral except Frank. Mr. Thompson was elected two terms as county treasurer of this county serving from 1900 to 1904 in a very acceptable manner and was as sincere and honest in his politics as he was in all other affairs of life. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge, of which order he was a member. Rev. D.L. McBride at the request of the deceased, preaching the sermon, and the body interred in Longview cemetery. The county offices were closed in his honor during the services, which were attended by an unusually large number both from the country and city. The sorrowing family have the sincere sympathy of everyone. Friday 16 January 1914

Lebanon. From the Advertiser. Nannie J. Carter, daughter of D.W. and Mary A. Carter, was born on the old home farm four miles northwest of Coffey, Missouri, on June 26, 1870. One February 23, 1898 she was married to J.E. Boyd, who this days mourns her loss. Three weeks ago the three children were stricken with pneumonia and the constant care and attention were on the devoted mother’s body until she herself became ill with the disease. It was at two o’clock on the after of Friday, December 26, 1913, after an illness of nine days she succumbed to the disease. Friday 16 January 1914

Joseph, the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. Adam Ross, died Monday morning after a few days illness, of typhoid pneumonia. He was born in Blackwood precinct and had lived in this part of Hitchcock county all his life. At the time of his death he was 15 years, 11 months and 5 days old. He was a member of the tenth grade in the Culbertson high school and the members of his class attended the funeral services in a body. The services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 in the German Evangelical church, Rev. J.J. Kliemer of Henderson officiating. Friday 16 January 1914

Mrs. M.W. Plourd died Saturday morning after a long illness, and was buried Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock P.M. Emily C. Tubbs was born in New York State, February 17, 1844. She moved to Monona, Iowa with her parents in 1857. She was married to Michael W. Plourd in 1862. Moved to Gage County, Nebraska in 1890, and to Indianola, Nebraska in 1895, which was her home until she died. She leaves a husband, and two sons, Wallace and William Plourd of Indianola, Nebraska. The deceased had been a great sufferer for years. Friday 23 January 1914

John LaMoine McNeil son of John and Alta McNeil, born November 6, 1913. Died January 7, 1914 age two months and one day. Friday 23 January 1914

Roxie Rawlins Dies. Miss Roxie Rawlins, sister of Preston Rawlins of this city, died suddenly some time between going to bed Friday night and Saturday morning, at the home of Ira Neal, where she was boarding in Box Elder precinct and had been teaching in the Randal school. Heart failure is said to have been the cause of her death. The sorrow stricken family have the heartfelt sympathy of everyone. Friday 30 January 1914

Elnora Mae Collicott was born April 30^th, 1874 near Swanton, Saline county, Nebraska. Her parents moved to Red Willow county near Cambridge in 1894 where she lived until she married Roy Smith, after this they moved to Indianola where she lived until her death. She died January 18^th 1914 aged 39 years, 8 months 9 days. She leaves a husband and 3 children: Johnnie aged 5, Francis aged 3 years, and Doris aged 9 months, a father, six sisters and four brothers to mourn her loss. Friday 30 January 1914

Newton Corless Smith was born in Megs county, Ohio, April 6, 1860 came to Iowa when seven years old was married at Orient, Adair county, Iowa to Ida Fidelia Lewiss in 1882. Died January 18, 1914, aged 53 years 9 months and 2 days. Born to this union six children of which he leaves a wife and six children, two sisters and one half brother to mourn his death. Friday 30 January 1914

Trenton. From the Register. John Wesley Frey was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, April 20^th, 1839 and departed this life at his home in Trenton, Nebraska, January 18^th, 1914, aged 74 years, 8 months, and 28 days. At the age of 26 years he moved to Knox county, Illinois, and after two years he located in Page county, Iowa. In 1884 he brought his family to Hitchcock county, Nebraska, where they homesteaded a short distance south of the present site of Trenton. He was actively engaged in farming until 1907, when he retired and moved to Trenton, where the last seven years of his life was spent. He was united in marriage to Miss Ella M. Reeves on August 16^th, 1883. To this union were born three children: Lloyd, who died in infancy; Omar R. now residing in Elwood, Nebraska; and Miss Edna L. still living under the parental roof. Of his immediate family he leaves a wife and two children and also two sisters; Mrs. Narcissa Cramer and Miss Mary Frey, both of Tina, Missouri. Friday 30 January 1914

Last Saturday but a few minutes before the noon hour, W.F. Akers was mustered out from a life of usefulness and noble service. His demise was not unexpected and those familiar with his condition the past week were not surprised when the report the end had come. William F. Akers was born in Belmont county, Ohio, February 13, 1848 and died January 24, 1914, aged 65 years, 11 months and 11 days. He was married to Mary E. Nutt in 1866 to this union eight children were born 5 girls and 3 boys of which two have gone before one boy and one girl. Sunday the body of Mr. Wm. F. Akers was laid to rest in the Indianola Cemetery, the A.O.U.W. of this place having charge of the services. Wm. Akers was born in Belmont county, Ohio February 13, 1848, died January 24, 1914 at Danbury, Nebraska age 65 years 11 months 11 days. For years Mr. Akers lived in Indianola a highly respected citizen and a good neighbor. All the old settlers have a kind word for the deceased and the old soldiers realize one more of their member has gone to answer roll call in the great Beyond. Friday 6 February 1914

Roxy Rollins was born in Red Willow county, Nebraska, September 5, 1893. Departed this life January 25, 1914, age 20 years 4 months and 20 days. She grew to womanhood in Indianola where she received her education and early training for life. She became interested in the religious matters at the age of 12 years she became a member of the Seven Day Adventist Church at Bartley, May 18, 1907 and has lived a faithful member since that time. She taught two demonstrational schools, one in Wheeler county and one in Burt county, Nebraska. She was employed in a Seven Day Advent Conference as a bible worker during the summer of 1913 doing the work in the city of Omaha. At the time of her death she was employed as a public teacher. She was bothered with heart trouble most of her life which was the cause of her death. She leaves a father, mother and four brothers and also many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Interment was made in the Indianola Cemetery. Friday 6 February 1914

Shot Himself. Henry Hahn, who lived seven miles northeast of Indianola, committed suicide about 9 o’clock Wednesday morning by shooting himself with a shot gun. He attached a string to the trigger and pointed the muzzle at himself pulling the string. The coroner was notified and after viewing the situation was satisfied it was a case of suicide and did not call a jury. Friday 13 February 1914

Mrs. Frank Smith Dies. Tuesday night, February 10, 1914, Mrs. Frank E. Smith died at her home in South McCook, after a short illness of blood poisoning. The deceased’s maiden name was Nellie May Wall. She was born August 19, 1883 in Mercer county, Missouri. She leaves a husband and two little sons and a host of friends to mourn her death. Her remains were taken to Stratton yesterday morning for burial which was under the auspices of the Degree of Honor. Friday 13 February 1914

The startling word Wednesday morning that Claud Ward had been run over by his train at Holdrege and both legs and left arm had been cut off spread quickly and cast a gloom over the whole city, where he had lived all his life, and won the respect and regard of everyone by his quiet, gentlemanly conduct. The accident occurred in the Holdrege yards at 7:40 Wednesday morning while they were picking up some cars. He was braking on a freight train No. 77A with Frank Ellison, under Conductor E.O. Scott, William Deere, engineer, and were on their way west. On a side track were four or five cars his train was to pick up. They were not coupled together. He went over to the track and Frank Ellison the head brakeman cut off the engine and switched over onto that track. They backed down to the cars, coupled onto the first, backed up to the second, but it failed to couple and it bumped into the next car starting it. The last Frank saw of Claud was as he gave a stop signal and stepped in between the last car and the one that had been bumped, which run down and struck the car in front of which Claud had stopped. No one saw the accident and did not know Claud was hurt until his body rolled out from under the car after two wheels had passed over him and the car had stopped. Frank Ellison was the first to see him and called Conductor Scott and the enginemen. The unfortunate young man was carefully carried to the way car and physicians summoned, who did all that was possible to check the bleeding of the wounds, and relieve his pain. Orders were given to run the engine and the way car to this city with the injured man, as a special and they arrived here immediately behind No. 18. He was taken at once to the cooperative hospital where he died at 10:45 shortly after arriving there. He was conscious up to the last and talked rationally to within a couple of minutes before death which came as though he sank into a deep sleep. His father, Charles Ward, who lives in Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia was notified at once. Claud Ward was born in the year 1884, and has lived in this city since he was a babe. He began working for the Burlington as night call boy in April, 1902, began breaking, January 15, 1906, and was promoted to conductor July 12, 1910, and was considered on of the best extra conductors on this division. By his gentle, quiet manner he won as his friends all who became acquainted with him, and it can be truthfully said he was one of the most popular young man in the employ of the company and considered by officials as a most competent and reliable employe. He was a member of the O.R.C.B. of R.T. the Burlington relief in each of which he carried insurance and also accident insurance in other companies. He was a Mason and a member of the Shrine. His father expects to be here Saturday night if he meets no delay on the road, and the funeral will probably be held Sunday. Friday 13 February 1914

Lottie Heiner was born near Scranton, Pa., March 9, 1857. In 1860 she moved with her parents to Illinois, thence to Dekalb county, Mo. Was married to John Teeter at Osborne, Mo. December 25, 1877. Moved with her husband to Cheyenne county, Kansas, in the spring of 1887, where they lived till in May 1901. The following fall the husband purchased a farm in Dundy county, the family moving to the same in the spring of 1902, where she spent the remainder of her life. She leaves to mourn death, the husband, four children, Mrs. Cora Williams, Nellie Miller, J.C. and Ralph Teeter and six grand children besides her father, three brothers and five sisters and a host of friends. The funeral services were held at the house Friday January 30, at 10 o’clock. The body was tenderly laid to rest in the Benkelman cemetery. Friday 13 February 1914

Called to Rest. After an illness of several months, Henry Corcoran died at his home in Coleman precinct, northwest of McCook, Friday, February 20, 1914, aged 59 years and 7 days. Henry Corcoran was born in Langford, Ireland, February 13, 1855. He came to America when eighteen years of age. In 1882 he returned to Ireland and spent one year with his parents and then returned to this country. In 1884 he was married to Miss Catherine Park of Evansville, Indiana. They moved to Springfield, Illinois, where they resided two years and moved to near this city in 1886 where he has resided ever since. His wife died July 30, 1905. He leaves to mourn his death three daughters, Mrs. George Traphagan of McCook; Mrs. John Traphagan of St. Ann; and Miss Margart Corcoran who lives at home, three grand children, also his mother, aged 94 years, two brothers and three sisters who live in Ireland. Henry Corcoran was one of those men whom you like better as you know him better. An industrious, honest man, a good loving husband and father, and neighbor, one whom the community will miss in many ways. The funeral services were held in St. Patrick’s church Monday morning, Friday 23, at 10 o’clock, and his popularity was attested to be the large number of friends and neighbors, of both city and country that attended the services despite the blizzard that day, and his remains interred in Calvary cemetery. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in their sorrow. Friday 27 February 1914

Takes His Life. Benjamin Cummings, son of J.B. Cummings of Lebanon, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a revolver last week, at the home of W.J. Biehl, in Seattle, Washington. The cause as given is he had proposed marriage to Miss Minnie Nelson, niece, of Mr. Biehl, that day and she had refused his offer. The young man was 25 years of age. He had been in Seattle for about six weeks going there from Vancouver where he had just sold his interest in a restaurant he had been running. His body was brought back to Lebanon Tuesday accompanied by Glenn Hupp, who formerly lived in Lebanon, and in this city, passing through here Monday night. The sympathy of this community is extended to the sorrowing family. Friday 6 March 1914

Mrs. Schmidt Dies. Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt died at her home near St. Ann Sunday March 1, 1914 where she has lived for the past thirty years. She was born September 14, 1845 in Germany. She and her husband came to this country in 1884. Her husband died eleven years ago and of ten children six survive her. The funeral services were held at her late home Wednesday and her remains buried in Longview cemetery, this city. Friday 6 March 1914

Francis, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Rollins, died early Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22, 1914. Having lived but four days. Mrs. Rollins is slowly recovering from her recent illness and her many friends hope to see her up again in the near future. Friday 6 March 1914

Baby Houlihan Dies. Mary Ellen Houlihan, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Ed Houlihan, died at the home of her parents, three miles northeast of this city, Saturday morning, February 28, 1914, aged three months. The funeral services were held in St. Patricks church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and the body laid away in Calvary cemetery. The parents and family have the sympathy of all the community in their sorrow. Friday 6 March 1914

Aged Father Dies. Sunday afternoon March 8, 1914, Francis Frey died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Dwyer 408 3d Street East with whom he has made his home for several years. The deceased was 84 years of age, and a quiet, genial, courteous, gentleman, respected by all who knew him. The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by three daughters and one son. The son from Bird City and the daughter of Stockton, Kansas, beside Mrs. Dwyer were present at the funeral. The daughter in Washington was unable to get here. The sympathy of all is extended to the sorrowing family. Friday 13 March 1914

Seth Rozell died Tuesday of this week at the home of his son, J.B. Rozell, the funeral was held this morning from that place. Friday 20 March 1914

Mrs. Otto Webber, whose maiden name was Matilda Jane Wiltse, was born in Clayton county, Iowa. One September 19, 1870 was united in marriage to Otto Webber, and moved to Red Willow county, Nebr., on the 22^nd of March, 1880, having resided in this county continually until the time of her death. She died April 9^th, 1914, at 5 o’clock p.m. age 57 years, 7 months and 24 days. She leaves a husband, six children, three boys and three girls. Friday 24 March 1914

Culbertson. From The Banner. The remains of Mrs. W.Z. Taylor arrived from Belleville, Kansas, last Friday morning on No. 15, and were placed to rest beside her husband at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, Rev. Throckmorton officiating. Mrs. Taylor had been in ill health since the death of her husband in January 1913 and went to the sanitarium at St. Joseph, Missouri, last December where she remained until February when she was taken to the home of her sister at Belleville, Kansas, where she remained until her death, Wednesday, March 11, 1914. Belle H. Halliday was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1853, and died in Belleville, Kansas, March 11, 1914. She came to Culbertson as the bride of William Z. Taylor January 19, 1876 and has resided here ever since that time. Friday 27 March 1914

Mrs. Walsh Dies. Mrs. Anna J. Walsh died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hunt, Tuesday morning, March 23, 1914, after an illness of several weeks. Anna Jane Lemon was born August 10, 1832 in Pennsylvania. In 1854 she moved with her parents to Galena, Illinois. She was married to R.C. Walsh in 1855 to which union six sons and three daughters were born. Eight of whom survive her. Since her husband died in 1899 she has made her home with her daughter here. Brief services were held at the house Wednesday morning, and her body taken to Stratton where it was buried by the side of her husband’s. Deceased was a fine Christian woman and the sorrowing family have the sympathy of all in their affliction. Friday 27 March 1914

Died at the home of her brother, Al McCart, north of town, Mrs. Roy Hindman, at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning March 24, after a long vain struggle with the reaper. Mrs. Hindman and children came from their home near Hemingford last fall when the husband and father was brought here for burial and she had not been physically able to return to her home since. Death is a hard master at all times and especially so in this instance, leaving four small children without father’s or mother’s care. Funeral services were held in the M.E. church at Lebanon and burial made in the Hamburg cemetery Thursday afternoon. Friday 3 April 1914

Mrs. Yarger Dies. The death of Mrs. J.H. Yarger Saturday, March 27, 1914, was a shock to this community, as but few knew she was sick. She was taken sick only a few days previously with a bad cold, a physician was called and she seemed to be getting along alright but pneumonia set in and all efforts to save her life were unavailing. In her death this city loses one of its early residents who has done her part and who has won a place in the memory of many who still remain in this life. She was a loyal wife, a good mother, and a consistent Christian woman, who be greatly missed by her many friends. Mary E. Patterson was born in Havana, Illinois, May 21, 1854. Her parents moved from there to Knoxville, Iowa, when she was small where she grew to womanhood and was married to J.H. Yarger in 1873. Two daughters and a son were born to them, who now survive her. Mrs. Hattie R. Clark, Mrs. Edna Stewart, both of this city and Oscar P. Yarger, of Boulder, Colorado, as does also her invalid husband. They came to this city in 1884 and have lived here ever since. She became a member of the Methodist church in 1868 and was one of the first members of that church in this city retaining her membership till the end. The last two years of her life has been devoted to the care of her invalid husband. A short funeral service was held at her late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Neal Johnson, officiating and her body laid to rest in Longview cemetery. Leroy R. Patterson of Sheridan, Wyoming, and her son O.P. Yarger and his family of Boulder, Colorado were here to attend the funeral. Card of Thanks. We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who so kindly assisted us during the illness and for the many comforting words of sympathy at the death of our wife and mother. J.H. Yarger, O.P. Yarger, Mrs. Hattie Clark Friday 3 April 1914

The infant daughter of Frank Foley died Sunday after an illness of about a month. Friday 17 April 1914

Mrs. Nick Schnell Dies. Easter Sunday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. after an illness of but a week, Mrs. Nick Schnell died at her home in this city of pneumonia. The family had made arrangements to leave for Portland, Oregon that day to make their home. Lizzie Hohnstein was born in Russia December 17, 1885, coming to this country when but a babe with her parents and lived near Culbertson where she was united in marriage to Nick Schnell in 1901, and moved to this city in 1913. Deceased leaves to mourn her death a daughter and husband. Funeral services were held at her late home Tuesday afternoon and her body taken to Portland, Oregon for burial. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sorrow. Friday 17 April 1914

Joseph Harr Dies. Wednesday night, Joseph Harr, who has been ill for some time died at his home in this city. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn his death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning in St. Patrick’s church and his remains buried in Calvary cemetery. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sorrow. Friday 24 April 1914

Maggie Vogt was born in Ontario, Canada, August 21, 1868, living there until she was 17 years of age when she moved with her parents to Gage county, Nebraska. She was married to Wm. Baumbach in Gage county, February 14, 1889, removing from there to farm southwest of Indianola in the spring of that year. To this union was born ten children, seven of whom are still living, the other three preceding the mother in infancy. Maggie Baumbach died at her home southwest of Indianola April 12, 1914, after a lingering illness of many weeks. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home and also at the Ash Creek church at 3 o’clock. Interment was made in the Ash Creek Cemetery. She leaves to mourn her departure a loving husband and seven children namely, William, Clara, Edwin, Lawrence, Esther, Henry and Margaret, also many friends and neighbors. Friday 24 April 1914

The many friends of the Holland family are grieved to hear of the death of Mr. Holland, who for nearly twenty years lived on the farm west of town yet familiarly known as the Holland place. About five years ago Mr. Holland moved from here to Scotts Bluffs and after residing there for about two years moved to La Mesa California. He was born in Sevier county, Tennessee, on the twenty-seventh of April, 1830. There were ten brothers and five sisters, only one of whom is still living. Mr. Ashley Holland of Spokane, Washington. He spent his closing days in La Mesa, surrounded with affectionate devotion in his home and enloving the respect and confidence of the community. The family circle consists of Mrs. L.J. Holland, Miss Nellie Holland and William Holland, residing in La Mesa; Mrs. J.H. Graves living in Arraba, Colorado; Miss Anabel Holland, of Denver, Colorado; and Miss Elizabeth Holland of Flagstaff, Arizona; all of whom are now together in La Mesa. Friday 24 April 1914

Sunday evening about 7 o’clock the news came over the telephone that death had invaded the home of our esteemed townsmen Eben C. Bradbury and had claimed him as its victim. While this news was not a surprise nor was it unexpected, yet it cast a solemn gloom over every one who heard it. He was born at Banger, Maine on the 8^th day of August, 1851. In 1856 with his parents moved to near Chicago, Illinois, where he was educated. In 1870 he moved to Elliott, Iowa, where he married on Christmas day in 1880 to Miss Jennie Plowman, who with four children--one son and three daughters, survive him and mourn his loss. In 1876 he moved to Frontier county, where he resided until 1886, when he moved to Chase county, which has been his home since. He was deputy sheriff of this county for two years and in 1901 was elected sheriff of the county. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the home, Rev. David Wine, an old-time friend, preaching a most appropriate and eulogistic discourse. Friday 1 May 1914

John Halverson was born in Norway, April 19, 1843, and died in Omaha, April 14, 1914. He came with his parents to America in 1848 and settled in Wisconsin. From there he enlisted in the Civil war and was honorably discharged. He was married to Miss Margaret Bee in 1868, who died in Yankton, South Dakota in 1885. To this union was born three sons, who still live and one sister, well known in Culbertson, Mrs. Bertha Kleven. He came to Culbertson in 1884 and settled on a homestead north of town. For a number of years past he has lived in town and followed his trade as a carpenter. His death was sudden and supposed to have been from heart trouble from which he had been suffering for some time. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, April 19, from the residence of Mrs. Clara Wray, conducted by Dr. E.K. Bailey, Presbyterian minister, and laid to rest in Culbertson cemetery. Friday 1 May 1914

The two-weeks-old son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Schamel of Gerver precinct died of whooping cough last Thursday and buried Friday. Mrs. Schamel is recovering from her recent operation in a McCook hospital and the fact of the little one’s death is being kept from her. Friday 1 May 1914

The little child of Fred Bamesberger died at Hastings, Nebr., where it had been taken for treatment of it’s eyes, Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the Bamesberger home, and interment made Thursday. Friday 8 May 1914

J.F. Russell is Dead. Rev. James F. Russell, who has been suffering for several months from Bright’s disease and other complications, passed from this life last Friday afternoon. Death occurred at his home near Box Elder in Red Willow county. Mr. Russell had been a resident of this county for nearly thirty years, and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He had been a minister of gospel ever since his residence in this vicinity, although he had no regular appointments during the past few years. Two sons, B.F. who lives at Centerpoint, and William B. who lives at Minatare, Nebraska and a daughter, Mrs. A.C. Pinnel of Havana, were present at the funeral. The other two children were unable to get here for the funeral. James F. Russell was born April 5, 1849 in Indiana. In early childhood he with his parents moved to Christian county, Illinois where he lived till early manhood when he came to Iowa. At the age of 24 he married Elnora Sheets at Oskaloosa, Iowa. To this union were born twelve children, seven of whom, with his wife preceded him. February 6, 1910, he was married to Margaret J. Alexander of Wray, Colo. She together with five of his children, survive him. He was converted at the age of 26 and united with the M.E. church, which faith he kept until his death. He secured license to preach and began preaching at the age of 31. He moved to Frontier county, Nebraska in 1886, where he made his home until March 1, 1914, when he moved to Box Elder in Red Willow county, Nebraska, where he lived until death. He died May 15, 1914, aged 65 years, 1 month and 10 days. Stockville Faber. Friday 29 May 1914

Mrs. W.O. Thompson died at her home north of Lebanon, Monday afternoon, May 25^th. Mrs. Thompson had been in ill health for some time and a surgical operation became necessary from which she did not recover. Hilda Ellen Gooden was born in Mercer County, Mo., December 18, 1879. Died at her home north of Lebanon, Nebraska, May 25, 1914, age 34 years, five months and nine days. She was united in marriage to W.O. Thompson, July 7, 1897, they made their home in Republican City, Nebr., with the exception of one year, which they spent in Colorado until three years ago when they came to Lebanon, making their home on their farm north of town since. Friday 5 June 1914

The infant twin daughters of Mr. And Mrs. H.D. Kettering passed away Dorothy Susan was born Feb. 26, and died June 3, 1914 aged 3 months and 7 days. Doris Frances was born February 26, and died June 5, 1914, aged 3 months and 9 days. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all. Friday 19 June 1914

Ferdinand C. Riemer was born at Watertown, Wisconsin, January 11, 1859 and departed this life June 3, 1914, being 55 years, 5 months and 23 days old. He was married to Miss Laura Larson, December 26, 1892. To this union five children were born. He leaves a wife, three boys and one daughter, Mrs. Grace Lesser, besides his parents, three brothers, four sisters and many friends to mourn his demise. Friday 19 June 1914

Wade M. Stewart Drowns. John Underhill, His Companion on The Raft Saves Himself by Jumping Toward the Shore and Catching Hold of a Tree Hanging Over Bank. While Wade M. Stewart and John Underhill were coming from the Burlington pump house to the city pump house on a raft the strong current south of the city pump house carried the raft into the river, where it was struck by a telegraph pole and both men fell into the raging torrent. John Underhill being nearer the short managed to get near enough to grasp an over hanging limb of a tree and get out but his companion fell from the other side of the raft and endeavored to swim to and get on the raft, which was floating ahead of him, but the treacherous current drew him under each time he succeeded in coming to the surface. E.C. Underhill and others at the city pump station who saw him struggling for his life in the waves, with ropes and long poles started to rescue him but he disappeared for the last time before they could get near enough to him. People on the high bank east of where the raft capsized saw the accident but few realized that a tragedy had taken place before their eyes and that one of the men whom they saw fall from the raft into the water and unseen, floated by them under the water a corpse. Many were on the bridge a short distance farther east who did not witness the capsizing of the raft but saw the raft float by them in the current, and possible the body also was carried under them unseen. Many conflicting reports were current about town about a man being drowned so many in fact, that many doubted if the report was true, as different reports gave different names, some of those named were seen alive afterward, thus left a doubt of the truth of the fact. The unfortunate young man had been employed but a couple of days as a fireman at the Burlington pumping station, his parents reside at Hilltop, Arkansas and was 24 years of age. His parents were notified. And they requested he be given burial here which was done. A systemic search was made for his body Sunday morning when the waters had gone down and it was found by the side of the river about a quarter of a mile east of the south bridge and taken to Pade’s undertaking rooms where it was prepared for burial. Friday 19 June 1914

Obituary. Josephine B. Rickards was born in Brown county, Ohio, March 14, 1837 died at the home of her daughter in this city, June 16, 1914, age 77 years, 3 months and 2 days. She was married to James M. Rickards, September 2, 1856, to this union eight children were born, four of whom Mrs. Eva M. Wade, of McCook, Nebr., Emmett J. Rickards St. Joseph, Missouri and Arthur H. Rickards, of Grand Island, Nebr., and Mrs. Cora Guiteau of Los Angeles, Cal. Survive him. Her husband, three sons and one daughter having preceded her to the spirit world. She was converted at the age of 16 and united with the M.E. church, and died strong in the Faith; among her last words were: “Though I walk through the valley and the shadows of Death. I shall fear no evil.” Friday 26 June 1914

Mrs. N.J. Johnson, who has been lingering for several weeks with a complication of kidney trouble and old age quietly passed away at her home in Marion at 6:05 o’clock last Sunday evening. Phoebe P. Hubbell was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Nov. 3^rd, 1833 died at Marion, Nebr., June 21^st, 1914, age 80 years, 7 months and 18 days. At an early age she with her parents moved to Knox Co. Ill., where she met and was married to N.J. Johnson and to this union came one daughter, Birdie J. Dodge of Marion, Nebr. In the year 1877 this family moved to Montgomery Co., Iowa, living there seven years, thence to Red Willow Co., Nebr. In 1884, settling on a farm in Grant precinct where they lived until 1906 with exception of two years spent in McCook. Mr. Johnson selling the farm in 1906 they moved to McCook where they bought considerable property and lived until in November 1912 when they moved to Marion. Friday 3 July 1914

Erma Dorothey Dimmitt was born in the old H.C. Plumb homestead in District No. 4, Red Willow Co., Nebr. Febr. 18^th, 1902 moved to her home in Sherman, TN at the age of three years, passed to meet her Savior on the 22^nd day of June, 1914, age 13 years, 4 months and 4 days. Friday 3 July 1914

June Wickham Dies. Miss June Wickham, who until about two years ago was stenographer for the McCook Electric Company, died at her home in Arapahoe, Sunday. Miss Wickham was well known here and liked by everybody. Her many friends regret to hear of her death and deeply sympathize with her family in their bereavement. Friday 10 July 1914

Baby Lofton Dies. Early Monday morning the youngest child of F.M. Lofton and wife died after an illness of but two days. The little boy was about two months old and is the fourth baby they have lost. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning at 9:30. Rev. A.A. Robertson conducted the service. The remains were interred in the Riverview cemetery. Many beautiful floral offerings were sent by their friends. The deepest sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their bereavement. Friday 10 July 1914

Drowned in Willow. John DeYoung Falls Into Creek and Is Drowned. Monday while the bridge gang was fixing the bridge at Red Willow which had been washed away by the flood, John DeYoung, one of the workers, fell off one of posts of the bridge. He was unable to save himself and was carried along by the swift current. A search was made to recover his body which was found that evening about eight o’clock. His body was brought to the Pade Undertaking Parlors from where it was shipped to Englewood, Colorado. John DeYoung was born in Holland on July 9, 1881. He was buried at his home in Englewood, July 10, 1914. His mother, father, three brothers, and one sister survive him. The community deeply sympathize with them in their grief. Friday 10 July 1914

On Sunday afternoon, July 5, a bolt of lightning struck in the home of Albert Arnold seven miles southwest of Lamar, killing him instantly while he was seated in a chair in the room. The same charge tore the dress of Mrs. J.E. Calkins, who with her husband were visiting the Arnold home. Mr. Calkins, was standing in the door and was thrown out upon the ground by the force of the stroke. The bed started to burn, but the fire was soon quenched, only that one of the children was slightly burned. Those present immediately took the body out into the rain and poured water upon it and sought to revive the spark of life, but to no avail. Albert Ross Arnold, second son and fourth child of Mr. And Mrs. Frank H. Arnold, was born April 19, 1891 at Lamar, Nebraska and was instantly killed in his home near Lamar on July 5, 1914, at the age of 23 years, 2 months and 16 days. He was joined in holy wedlock to Mary Granger at Imperial, Sept. 17, 1909. Those left to mourn their loss are the widow and three little girls--also parents, six sisters and five brothers. Friday 17 July 1914

Wm. Doyle Dies. Old Resident Passed Away After Long Illness. Wednesday evening, July 15, 1914, William Doyle died at the co-operative hospital where he had just been taken preparatory to an operation was performed. He has been failing in health for about six years and every thing possible was done to relieve his pain, during all that time, but all efforts failed to cure his malady. Sunday he became worse and was taken to the hospital for an operation with the above result. William Doyle was born in Ohio in 1842 and when a small child his parents moved to Missouri. He was married in that state in March 1873 to Miss Frances Dunlan to which union six sons and two daughters were born all of whom survive. In May of that year he and his bride came to this county and homesteaded the place now known as the Stillman ranch east of town. After proving up on this he bought and moved onto his ranch on the Willow in Box Elder precinct, where he has lived since until about a year ago when he moved to this city. In 1886 he was elected treasurer of this county on the Democratic ticket and served one term refusing a renomination. He has been successful in his undertakings and acquired considerable property, both in this city and farm lands. He was highly esteemed by everyone. He is survived by his widow his was Thurston, Charles Grove and Earl of this county, Arthur, of Kendall, Wyoming and Dan of Vernon, Colorado, his two daughters: Mrs. Leah Becker of Cove, Oregon and Miss Lillian of McPherson county, Nebraska. The time for the funeral services will not be announced until all the children can be heard from. Friday 17 July 1914

Ruth McKinney Dies. Ruth McKinney, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Walter McKinney aged 14 years died at the General hospital last Friday morning. Her condition was not realized to be very serious until Thursday when she was brought to town from her home on Morlan’s ranch. But her malady had gotten such hold on her that there was no hope held for her recovery. Ruth Alma McKinney was born in Lee county, Illinois, June 6, 1900. She died July 10, 1914 at McCook, Nebraska. She leaves a father and mother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn her death. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Methodist church, Rev. W.F. Stachell, of Indianola, assisted by Rev. Shepherd conducted the service. The body was interred in Longview cemetery. The McKinney family have the deepest sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Friday 17 July 1914

Little Eva, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Geo. Hawkins, died at the B.H. Hawkins home in Gerver precinct at 10 o’clock Wednesday, July 15, 1914, aged nearly three years. She had suffered from summer complaint for two weeks and the end was not unexpected. The father has been quite poorly of late having been injured by having a horse fall on him. The deepest sympathy of the community goes out to these good people in loss of their only child. Funeral today and burial at McCook. Friday 24 July 1914

Lebanon. From the Advertiser. Lousia A. Dellenbach was born at Matemora, Ill., October 17, 1865. Died at her home in Lebanon, Nebr. July 14, 1914. Age 48 years 8 months and 28 days. She was united in marriage to Wm. H. Staples July 11, 1885. To this union was born four boys, Frank of Lebanon, Walter of Denver, Colo., Elwood of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Lester of Lebanon. She resided with her family five years at Beatrice, Neb., three years at Denver, Colo., and the remainder of her married life in the vicinity of Lebanon, Nebraska. Friday 31 July 1914

Martin L. Yager was born in McCook, Nebraska, Sept. 5, 1894, and died at the home of his mother in West McCook, July 28, 1914 at the age of 19 years 10 months 23 days. He had practically spent his life in this city. August 1, 1913, he was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Vandervort, the only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. S.E. Vandervort, who live near Indianola. The deceased had been in poor health for the past year and a half, the last three months being confined to his bed. His sufferings were terrible but he bore them without a mummer always appreciating the devotion of his young wife and all who assisted in caring for him. Besides his young wife he leaves a mother and four brothers to mourn his early death, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held from his mother’s home in West McCook on Thursday, July 30, at 2 p.m. Rev. D.L. McBride officiating assisted by the Baptist choir. The remains were laid to rest beside his father in Riverview cemetery. Communicated. Friday 31 July 1914

Crushed by Auto. Enroute to Omaha Monday, Big Touring Car Overturns. Edward Fitzgerald Killed. His Daughter, Lenora, Seriously Injured, But His Wife Escapes With a Few Minor Bruises. Sorrowful Ending of an Anticipated Pleasant Visit. Only a few hours after starting on what was anticipated to have been one of the happiest trips of their lives in their touring car, word was received here of the sudden and tragic death of Edward Fitzgerald, the serious injury of his daughter, Lenora, his wife, the other occupant of the auto escaped with some minor bruises bout the head and body. Early Monday morning Mr. And Mrs. Fitzgerald started in their auto on a pleasure trip and a visit of several weeks with their daughter, Mrs. Jack Shirey in Omaha. At Cambridge they were joined by their daughter, Lenora, and at Kenesaw was to have been joined by another daughter, Vera, who had been visiting in Kearney. About 10 o’clock, when about a mile east of Holdrege, while running at a high rate of speed, Mr. Fitzgerald, who was driving the car, attempted to turn a corner when the auto overturned, throwing Mrs. Fitzgerald out and clear of the car, and pinning the other two under it. Mr. Fitzgerald was dead when the car was removed from them and he must have died immediately after the car had fallen upon him. Lenora was unconscious when relieved and was badly cut across the back on the lower limbs by the glass of the broken windshield. The unfortunate victims of the accident were taken to Holdrege. Lenora to the hospital, and the body of the father to the undertakers. Word was immediately telegraphed to friends here and they informed Miss Ruby Fitzgerald, who expected to join them later in Omaha. Accompanied by friends she went to Holdrege that afternoon, and they accompanied her mother and sister, Vera, and the body of her father that night home it being considered not advisable to move Lenora at the time, but, she was brought home Tuesday night on No. 3. Edward Fitzgerald was born in Bradford, Ontario, Canada, July 11, 1858. He was married to Miss Mary A. Farrell, at Barrie, Canada, January 6, 1878, to which union eight children were born, five of whom with his wife survive him. Two years after the marriage they moved to this county homesteading near Lebanon, where they lived fourteen years and then moved to this city where they have lived since. The deceased has been on the police force in this city almost continuously for many years and was widely known in this part of the state. Mr. And Mrs. J.E. Shirey, of Omaha, arrived Tuesday morning, Miss Lenora was brought home Tuesday night. Mr. And Mrs. Richard Knox, of Livingston, Montana arrived Wednesday evening. The funeral services were held yesterday morning at 10 o’clock in St. Patrick’s church Rev. Father Kuntz officiating and his remains buried in Calvary cemetery. The services were attended by a large number of friends of the family and the stores in the city were closed during the hour services were held. Friday 14 August 1914

Mrs. Almira M. Jones passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.F. Haskin, Saturday night, August 1, at 12 o’clock, after a week’s illness from typhoid fever, aged 60 years, 8 months and 16 days. Miss Almira M. Laymen was born in Tannersville, Green county, N.Y., November 14, 1853. She was married to Francis W. Jones in 1871. To this union five children were born, one of whom with the father have gone to await the mothers coming. The funeral services were conducted at the house Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock by Rev. J.F. Hageman and interment took place in the Benkelman cemetery. Friday 14 August 1914

J.B. Southwell Dies. Early Sunday morning Joseph B. Southwell died at his home, on the Heinlien farm, about seven miles northwest of town, after suffering for some time with cancer of the stomach. He was past 56 years of age and was a member of the Odd Fellows and Woodmen orders. By his request the funeral was held under the auspices of the Odd Fellow lodge of this city Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Johnson, conducting the services which was held at the home, and his body interred in Longview cemetery. The bereaved widow and children have the sympathy of the whole community in their affliction and sorrow. Obituary. Joseph Benson Southwell was born June 27, 1858, near Portage Wisconsin. When a small child he moved with his parents to Iowa where he spent his boyhood and early manhood. He was united in marriage with Sarah S. Dunkin, January 1, 1880, at Odebolt, Iowa. To this union was born five children, Mrs. J.M. Hill, of Winona, Minnesota and Perry, Nettie, Wesley and Glenn, who are at home. He moved to the eastern part of Nebraska in 1888 and in 1890 he came west to Hayes county, where he homesteaded living there for seven years, after which he again moved to the eastern part of the state that his children might have better educational advantages. In 1907 he moved to Culbertson, and lived near there until a year ago when he moved to his present home six miles northwest of McCook, where he departed this life August 16, 1914, cancer of the stomach was the cause of his death and his going seemed but a blessed relief from his suffering. Funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon with the I.O.O.F. lodge in charge. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Neal Johnson, of the M.E. church and he was laid to rest in the Longview cemetery. Friday 21 August 1914

Children Cremated When Their Home on the Farm Burned Last Friday. Tholes Away At Time. Mother Sees Flames From a Distance But to Late to Save Her Little Ones. Shock Driver Her Frantic for a Time. One of the saddest and most heart rendering tragedies that ever happened in this county occurred last Friday when the three children of Mr. And Mrs. Herman Thole were cremated and their home in Driftwood precinct, six miles southwest of this city, was burned to the ground. Friday Mr. Thole was in town to sell vegetables. Mrs. Thole was baking and when she put the bread into the oven went to dig some potatoes in the patch which is located in a small draw which is but a short distance from but out of sight of the house. She was absent but a short time but when she came in sight of the house again in was enveloped in flames. Screaming, she ran to save her children and others who happened to be working near, hearing her screams ran to the house also arriving about the same time, just as the building began to collapse, and kept the frantic mother from throwing herself into the flames in a vane hope to rescue her babies. Others soon arrived and the grief stricken mother was taken to the home of a neighbor and her condition soon became so serious a physician was sent for and she was taken to the General hospital in this city for treatment and care, and is slowly recovering. The funeral services for the little ones were held Sunday afternoon and their remains buried in one grave. The origin of the fire, of course, is not known, but the most plausible supposition is, that when the mother closed the range up, as she was leaving the house, the stove exploded and threw the burning coals all over the room, which would also explain the burning of the house so quickly. The remains of the little ones were found on the bed springs in the bed room where they evidently had fallen asleep. The heartfelt sympathy of everyone goes out to the afflicted parents in their sorrow. Friday 28 August 1914

Bartley. From the Inter-Ocean. Ray Wolf died Wednesday night, August 19, 1914 about ten o’clock, at his home, ten miles northwest of town of typhoid fever. Ray was a young man of sterling character and excellent habits. He grew from infancy to manhood in this immediate vicinity, got his schooling in the Bartley public school recently was married to a worthy young woman and began his life work on his father’s farm in Frontier county. Friday 28 August 1914

Only Child Dies. After suffering from whooping cough several weeks, Patrick, the four year old son of Mr. And Mrs. Mike Walsh, died at 8 o’clock. Patrick was born in this city March 28, 1910 and was their only child. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock in St. Patrick’s church and his remains buried in Calvary cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes to the bereaved parents. Friday 4 September 1914

Centenarian Dies. Mrs. Cynthia Davis, almost a hundred years old died at the home of her son. P.P. Davis in this city Monday, September 7, 1914 after a long illness. Cynthia Angeline Baker was born August 6, 1820 in Montgomery county, Illinois, and went with her parents to Iowa when a child. She was married to John Davis August 12, 1828, to which union eight children were born and she is survived by three sons and three daughters, thirty nine grandchildren, fifty six great grand children and two great, great, grand children. She and her husband moved to Nebraska in 1854. Her husband died many years ago, and for many years she has made her home with her son, P.P. Davis, of this city. The funeral services were held at his residence, Wednesday morning under the auspices of the Masonic lodge, Rev. Neal Johnson officiating and her body interred in Longview cemetery. She was a woman of strong character in her younger days and a power for good, which shows its effect on her children and she retained these qualities until sickness had robbed her, physical strength in the past few years. She was beloved for her many good traits by all who knew her. The funeral was attended by the following children: H. Davis and son of Veta Pass, Colorado; Mrs. Mollie Baker and daughter, Mrs. Wertz, of Beatrice; Mrs. Jennie Perry, Kansas City; Mrs. Cave of Kensington, Kansas. Her life and work will always be honored and cherished by her children and friends who have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. Friday 11 September 1914

Daniel Strayer, of Stratton, father of our fellow townsman, H. Strayer, died very suddenly on the reunion grounds yesterday morning. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was in camp and apparently enjoying his usual health. After eating breakfast he started for a walk and when found in the upper park an hour later, was dead. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. Remains were taken to Stratton for burial. Friday 11 September 1914

Josiah Alexander, the little son of Mr. And Mrs. J.A. VanOrsdel, of Lebanon, after an illness of nine days passed to his heavenly home September 3^rd, 1914. Born March 30, 1912, Unalika, Mo., aged two years, five months and four days. Friday 18 September 1914

Lebanon Citizen Dies. Harvey Burgess aged about 70 years of Lebanon father of Mrs. A.T. Gatewood who formerly lived here and grandfather of Dr. R.H. Gatewood of this city, died in Colorado City, Sunday, September 13, 1914, at the home of his son where he had gone for a visit. Mr. Burgess had a stroke of paralysis several weeks ago from which he was slowly recovering. No particulars of this death has been received by The Republican yet. His body was taken to Lebanon Tuesday for burial. Friday 18 September 1914

Old Citizen Dies. Harry Barbazette Passed Away on Monday Night. Harry Barbazette Dies. After an illness extending about two years, when he was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis from which he never fully recovered. Harry Barbazette passed from his life Monday evening at 10:30 surrounded by his family and a few intimate friends. Harry Barbazette was widely known in this part of the state for his genial, and charitable nature, no worthy appeal was made to him for help to which he did not give cheerfully and as generously as his means permitted and many of his kindly acts were never known to others than the recipients of his generosity. He loved his family and provided for them to his utmost ability. Coming to this city when it was but a few years old, he lived in and assisted in its up building and gained a competence of late owning farming lands and several business lots in this city. Since his affliction he has not been actively engaged in business, but has been able to get about the streets until last Friday, late that night he suffered from another stroke that totally paralyzed him and the end came Monday night. Harry Barbazette was born July 1, 1861 in Vincennes, Indiana. He was married to Miss Jenny Denny, at Holdrege, Nebraska, November 10, 1887, and they moved to McCook in 1889. Five children, three sons and two daughters were born to them, two of the sons died in infancy, and he is survived by a widow, one son, Vergil, and two daughters, Mary and Hazel, three brothers, John and Gus of Terre Haute, Indiana, Will of Peoria, Illinois and one sister, Mrs. Frank Baker, of Indianapolis, Indiana, all of these and Mrs. Will Barbazette were present at the funeral. The funeral services were held at his late home, corner of C and Second streets East, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock and was attended by so many the large house was filled to overflowing. The impressive burial service of the Episcopal church was read by the rector of St. Alban’s church, Rev. Geo. L. Freebern and the sermon will be given in that church Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. A quartete choir, consisting of Mesdames C.E. Rickart, G.L. Freebern, and Messers. D.N. Cobb and C.W. Barnes, sang appropriate hymns during the service and at the cemetery. The pall bearers were: L.W. McConnell, Dr. Z.L. Kay, P. Walsh, J.E. Kelley, A.G. Bump and I.E. Doyle. The floral tribute was unusually large; a blanket of flowers given by E.R. Sadler, H. Stanley, I.E. Doyle, Wm. Woods, Wm. Chamberlain and John Nelson, covered the casket. The Elks lodge, of Hastings, of which the deceased was a member, sent a large beautiful floral piece, each of the Guilds of St. Alban’s church of which his wife and daughters are members and the K. of P. lodge of this city each sent designs which with many bouquets and cut flowers sent by friends were banked around the bier and the alcove in which the casket stood. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sorrow. Friday 25 September 1914

Lester the youngest son of W.H. Staples passed away at 3:20 o’clock this Thursday morning after an illness of a little over a weeks duration. All that medical aid and care could do was done but to no avail the fever claimed this young life just on the verge of manhood. This is the second time that the grim reaper has entered this home within the past two months the mother and wife preceded the son, July 31. Funeral services will be held at the M.E. church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Friday 25 September 1914

Auto Accident Fatal. Henry Morris, of Lebanon, who died last Friday evening from injuries received Monday afternoon when his auto plunged over the embankment over the Republican river south of Indianola was buried at Lebanon Monday afternoon. Friday 2 October 1914

Lester Edware Staples was born in Furnas county, Neb., June 2, 1895; died at the home at Lebanon, Nebr. September 17, 1914 aged 19 years 3 months and 15 days. His parents moved to Lebanon precinct, Red Willow county, Nebr. In November 1895 where he has resided until his death. He leaves a father, three brothers and a host of friends to mourn the loss of a son and brother. His beloved mother having preceded him by 2 months and 3 days. Friday 2 October 1914

Frank Westland Dies. The sudden death of Frank G. Westland Tuesday morning, October 20, 1914, cast a wave of sadness over this community where he has been so well known for the past twenty-five years. The news spread rapidly and it was known to almost everyone in the city. The writer has known the deceased practically during all his residence here and have been warm friends during all these years and feel the loss of this friend keenly. Mr. Westland, who has been engineer on trains Nos. 5 and 12 between here and Hastings, came in on No. 5 Monday night at 8:35 and after washing up at the round house, registering in and making out his report stopped at one of the moving picture shows on his way home, as his wife was in Lincoln visiting friends. He did not complain to any one he met of not feeling well, so must have been presumably in his usual health. It is thought by Mr. C.F. Lehn, who lives across the street and whom Mr. Westland got to assist him, that he was sitting by the library table reading the newspapers when his left side suddenly became paralyzed and made him speechless. How long he was in this condition, or what he did in his endeavor to secure help will never be known, but evidently was not long. Mr. Lehn, who had accompanied a friend to the depot who left on No. 6 at 11 o’clock, and had left the light on his porch burning, had just got back from the depot about 11:15 and stopped at the door to switch off the light when he noticed someone coming across the street toward his house walking in a peculiar manner. When he crossed the side walk and almost to the porch he recognized who it was and called him by name. Frank, of course, could not speak but nodded his head and beckoned Mr. Lehn to come to him which he did and by motion Frank made him understand he wished him to go over to his house. This he did taking him by the arm and assisting him. When inside the house Frank immediately took him toward the table and picking up a pencil laborious wrote: “Can’t talk”. Mr. Lehn saw he was sweating profusely and greatly worried asked him if he was sick and if he would get a doctor, both of which questions were answered with an affirmative not of the head. Mr. Lehn then asked where his wife was and he wrote “Lin” which was understood and nodded yes when asked if he wanted her to be sent for. Mr. Lehn told him to sit down there and he would get Dr. Reed who lives two doors south, as soon as possible but when he and the doctor came they found him out on the front porch of his home. They phoned to the Commercial club for help and Mart Osborn the only person there, went up at once. They carried him into the house and after getting him undressed put him to bed. Mrs. Westland was called up by telephone and told of Frank’s illness and she had just time to get No. 9 arriving here at 7:20 Tuesday morning about half an hour before he passed away. His body was prepared for burial that afternoon and taken to Lincoln for interment. The deceased was born in Sweden, October 25, 1858 and has been in the employ of the Burlington many years over 27 of which has been in the engine service. He was universally liked in railroad and social circles. He is the inventor and patentee of Westland’s Engine Cab Seat, the best on the market. The sorrow stricken widow has the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in her affliction. Friday 23 October 1914

H.H. Mitchell Dies. Last Saturday, October 31, 1914, R.H. Mitchell died of pneumonia, after an illness of but a few days. Henry Howard Mitchell was born November 21, 1841, in Fayette county, Pennsylvania. During the civil war he enlisted in 1862 and served in Co. E 168^th Reg. Pa. Vol., and received an honorable discharge July 24, 1863. He was married to Miss Emeline Show September, 1859. They moved to Filmore county, Nebraska in 1878 and the next year he came to this county and took a homestead where he has lived since. Of the eleven children born to them, seven of whom with his widow survive him: Russ, Edward J., James Henry, Mrs. Laureta Hyatt, Mrs. May Wright, all of McCook, Nicholas, of Wray, Colo, Mrs. Sadie Malen, of Sheridan, Wyo; all of whom were present at the funeral. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at his late home under the auspices of the G.A.R. Post. Rev. D.L. McBride officiating and were attended by an unusually large number of comrads, neighbors and friends. The Republican joins the many friends of the family in extending to the bereaved family its sympathy in their sorrow. Friday 6 November 1914

Sarah M. Sutton Died at the home of her son, H.P. Sutton, in this city, Wednesday morning, November 11, 1914, aged 86 years and 10 months. The funeral services will be held at the Sutton home tomorrow morning, Saturday at 11 o’clock, Rev. D.L. McBride officiating. Mrs. Sarah M. Sutton was born in Naples, New York, January 17, 1828. She was married in that city to Joel Sutton to which union six children were born, five sons and a daughter all of whom have passed away except the youngest child, H.P. Sutton. The family were all musicians and when they were all at home they had an orchestra of seven pieces, the father being the director. The deceased has made her home here with her son for the past twelve years and has always been a woman of very strong character. The sympathy of the community goes out to the sorrowing family. Friday 13 November 1914

Mrs. Sallie Smith died suddenly at her home on mile north of Marion at about 4 o’clock Tuesday morning of this week, aged about 64 years. She had been in her usual health until a short time before and her death was caused by choking. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o’clock Wednesday. Friday 13 November 1914

Ira S. Hall Died Saturday evening, November 7, 1914 at 5 o’clock at his home in this city. With his wife he returned from Denver a few days before his death. Mr. Hall has been in poor health for several years. Mr. Hall was born in Miami county, Illinois, December 31, 1851. He married Mary VanMeter November 28, 1875. He was a devout member of the Christian church. Mr. Hall and his wife moved from Stratton to McCook about a year ago. He leaves a wife and three children, Mrs. Darve Burnett, McCook, Walter, Stratton, Roy C. of Fairbanks, Alaska, a brother, two sisters and two grandchildren to mourn his death. Rev. Beem conducted the funeral service at his home Sunday afternoon. The Republican extends its sympathy. Friday 13 November 1914

Patrick Morrissey Died Saturday morning, November 7, 1914, at one o’clock at his residence after a brief illness. Mr. Morrissey suffered from a general breakdown which resulted in his death. Mr. Morrissey was born in Trinnerary county, Ireland, February 1, 1848. He came to America when a small boy and settled in Northampton, Massachusetts, where he married Miss Alice Keene in 1869. A few years later they moved to Jacksonville, Illinois and in 1908 to McCook. His remains were taken to Jacksonville, Illinois, Saturday night for burial. A short service was held here at the home at 8 o’clock that evening. Mr. Morrissey was a genial, whole souled man who made many friends during his residence here and his cheery, hearty greetings will be missed by many on the streets. The bereaved widow and daughter have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow. Friday 13 November 1914

Sarah Harber was born January 4, 1851, in Indiana. She was married to Jesse Smith at Grinnell, Iowa, August 4, 1870 and to this union fourteen children were born, eleven of whom survive, the husband having passed away on November 5, 1910. She came to Red Willow county in March 1880 and has lived here continuously since that time. She died between 12 and 1 o’clock on the morning of Tuesday, November 3, 1914, aged nearly 64 years. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted by W.B. Mills, first reader of the Christian science church of McCook, after which the remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband in the Danbury cemetery, the funeral being largely attended. Friday 20 November 1914

Gene Miller Dies. T. Eugene Miller was born in Clinton county, Ohio May 17, 1835. He moved with his parents to Knox county, Missouri in 1866. In 1882 he came to Red Willow county, Nebraska, and was engaged in the stock business with his brother, James A. Miller, for thirty years. In 1912 he moved to Pharr, Texas. He died at Wray, Colorado, November 17, 1914, after an illness of about five weeks. He was taken sick while visiting his sister, Mrs. W.C. Grigsby here in Wray. The deceased leaves five brothers and one sister to mourn his death. They are James A. Miller, of McCook, Nebraska; D.H. and J.W. Miller of Baring, Missouri; G.M. Miller of Columbia, Missouri; F.R. Miller of Hurdlind, Missouri; and Mrs. W.C. Grigsby, of Wray. He is characterized as a man of high Christian living and he bore his last sickness with the fortitude of one whose life has measured unto the Christian standard. He had been a member of the Methodist church since early manhood. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Rice, the pastor officiating. His remains were laid to rest in Grandview cemetery. Three brothers and a niece visited him the last week of his life and had departed for their home but a few days before the end came. James A. Miller, of McCook, was the only brother who was privileged to return and attend the funeral. Wray Gazette Friday 27 November 1914

Frank Miller Dies. Frank Miller, son of J.F. Miller, of this city, who has been in the navy the past three years, died in the government hospital at Las Animas, Colorado, Tuesday, November 24, 1914, of tuberculosis, which disease he had contracted while on duty in the Phillipine Islands. He was brought to Colorado about three months ago. His body was brought here yesterday for burial. He was born in Box Elder precinct 28 years ago and they moved to Friend, when he was about ten years old and has only been here since then to visit his parents and relatives. He enlisted in the navy at Norfolk, Virginia, and has been playing in the band and classed as a musician during the service and played in the same band that Fred J. Albrecht was playing in when Fred’s enlistment expired, and it was he who persuaded Fred to come to McCook and locate. Frank’s enlistment would have expired next fall, when he had intended to come to McCook to live. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family and friends. Friday 27 November 1914

The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Fannie A. Stelle, were grieved to learn of her death that occurred at Lincoln, Nebraska Tuesday November 17. She had been at Crete for medical treatment. Mrs. Stelle was born in New Jersey in 1844, and in 1857 moved with her parents to Jerseyville, Ill. In 1886 she came to Indianola with her husband, Geo. E. Stelle, when he and her brother I.M. Beardslee, were associated in the mercantile business for five years, when Mr. Stelle retired from the firm and moved to Crete where they since resided. Mrs. Stelle was a lady of pleasing personality, possessed many noble traits and made many warm friends during her sojourn in Indianola. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, a son, a daughter, a sister and three brothers. Friday 4 December 1914

Margaret C. Wiant was born near Curlsville, Clarion county, Pennsylvania, May 14, 1854. Died at Indianola, Nebraska, November 28, 1914, aged 60 years, 6 months and 14 days. Was married to Andy Barber, July 4, 1873 and came to Indianola, Nebraska February 1879. She leaves to mourn her husband, three sons and one grandchild, also one sister at Indianola and two brothers in Pennsylvania. Two sons having preceded her to the spirit world. Friday 11 December 1914

Fatally Burned. Last Saturday morning a sad and fatal accident occurred at the West Ward school building when Rachael, the eight year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Lenhart, was burned so badly she died Monday about 11 o’clock at the General hospital, where she had been taken for treatment. She with other children were playing on the school grounds, opposite her home and she was picking small pieces of chalk from some trash from the school building that was being burned, when her clothing caught fire from the flames and the blaze quickly enveloped her body. She ran screaming toward her home, and inhaled the flame. Her mother, who ran to her rescue was badly burned on both hands in her efforts to save her child and extinguish the flames. The funeral service were held Wednesday afternoon and were largely attended. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community goes out to the bereaved family. Friday 11 December 1914

Death of J.T. Jones. After a long illness death came to relieve Joel T. Jones from his suffering, Monday, December 7, 1914 at his home on Third street East. He leaves a widow and two children, Mrs. Marion Schurtleff and Thomas M. Jones. The deceased was born February 7, 1829, at Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was married to Miss Euphemia Garrison in Morgantown, Kentucky, April 8, 1884, two children were born to them, who survive him. Since he was 20 years of age his life has been spent in the western states. Going to Independence, Mo. He drove on a stage line as far west as Salt Lake City, an exciting and hazardous occupation in those early times. After a time he engaged in mining and in 1855 settled in the Southeastern part of this state on a farm. About five years ago he and his family moved to this city. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and of the I.O.O.F. order. Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon and his body taken that night to Edgar, Nebraska, for burial, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. Mrs. S.S. Garvey ad H.E. Durham representing the lodge accompanied the family. The sympathy of their many friends is extended to the bereaved family. Friday 11 December 1914

Bartley, From the Inter-Ocean. Mrs. E.C. Clark, mother of W.C. Clark of this place, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Calvin, near Pawnee City, Saturday morning Dec. 12^th. Funeral services were conducted at Mrs. Calvins’ home and the body was shipped to Indianola and interment in the Indianola cemetery Monday December 14^th. Friday 25 December 1914

Victor H. Ough and two boys were drowned at Marsland, Nebraska, and Mr. Ough was brought to Indianola Monday for burial. H.S. Ough, his father, came from California and Mr. And Mrs. W.M. Powell of Lincoln came to attend the funeral. Victor was depot operator at Marsland the railroad has a large pond there from which they get ice. Number were skating, and while Victor was pushing two small boys on a sled, with his head down and coming to a hole in the ice, all three went in. Mr. Ough and Mrs. And Mrs. Powell returned to Lincoln Monday night. Mrs. Powell is a sister of Victor, and Mr. Ough will visit with them a few days. Friday 25 December 1914