Lebanon. From The Advertiser. Miss Josephine Castor and Mr. Fred L. Waterman went to Oberlin, Kans. Wednesday morning December 29^th, (1915) where they were united in marriage by the County Judge at 10 o’clock a.m. They will make their home with the groom’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. D.A. Waterman in Lebanon. Friday 7 January 1916

Cox-Tomlinson. Wednesday, January 5, Mrs. Mary J. Cox and Mr. Wm. S. Tomlinson, of this city, were married at the home of the bride in Denver. Mrs. Tomlinson is a niece of Mrs. W.E. Hart, of this city and a sister of Will Bulger. The groom needs no introduction, he is so well and favorable known to all. They will make their home here. The Republican extends congratulations. Friday 7 January 1916

Groves-Huet. Tuesday, January 11, 1916, Mr. Otto Huet and Miss Bessie Groves, were united in marriage at the home of the bride, east of McCook. Rev. J.S. Beem, officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of the relatives of the contracting parties and their friends. The best wishes of a host of friends is extended to the happy your couple. Friday 14 January 1916

Tuesday evening Mr. Brisby and Margaret Shirley were married, a big supper was served at the Commercial Hotel and a big crowd of invited guests took in the supper and dance at night. One thing certain Mr. Brisby got a good hard working wife and one will do her art to make life a success. We cannot say as much for Mr. Brisby as he is almost a stranger to us, but this he has proven himself a gentlemen and a man of business. At present they will run the hotel. Here’s hoping that happiness and success will crown their married days. Friday 21 January 1916

Stratton. From The News. Miss Sadie Marie Jones, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John D. Jones, of this city, sprang a genuine surprise on her many friends when she sent out cards January 1^st, which announced her marriage to Wayne K. Pfrimmer on October 31, 1915. The young couple were married at Benkelman, Nebr., while the bride was paying a brief visit to her sister, Mrs. J.G. Chambers, at Stratton. She immediately returned to her home in Menden and continued in her employment as clerk with the Hollman-Youngston Co. keeping the happy secret entirely to herself. Mr. Pfrimmer is employed as telegraph operator for the Burlington at Holdrege, where the young couple will make their home. Minden News Friday 26 January 1916

Culbertson. From The Banner. Wednesday a pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Chris Miller, northwest of town, when Mr. Miller’s sister, Miss Anna, was married to Mr. Louis Folker. Friday 26 January 1916

Miss Emma Brenhardt and Mrs. Otis Castor went to Beaver City on Wednesday afternoon’s train where were united in marriage by the County Judge, arriving home Tuesday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John Brenhardt of this place. The groom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Perry Castor living south east of Lebanon. They will make their home on the farm of the grooms father southeast of Lebanon. Friday 4 February 1916

Miss Lenna Everist and Earl Relph were married at McCook on Tuesday Feb. 14, 1916, Judge F.M. Colfer, officiating. Friday 26 February 1916

Miner-Simmerman. Monday evening, Miss Jessie Miner and Alva R. Simmerman, both of this city were married at the home of the bride’s parents, F.M. Colfer, county judge, officiating. The happy couple left the next morning for a wedding trip to Omaha. The newlyweds have the best wishes of a host of friends in this vicinity, with whom The Republican joins in its congratulations. Friday 26 February 1916

McAdams-Bagan. Wednesday, February 23, 1916, at 7 o’clock, a.m., Miss Marguerite McAdams and Wilfred J. Bagan were united in marriage, the ceremony being performed in St. Patrick’s church Father A.H. Kunz, officiating. Miss Genevieve McAdams, sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid and George Lichtenberger acting as groomsman. The bride was attired in a blue traveling suit, with gloves and hat to match. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to the party and a few intimate friends, at the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs. Lucile McAdams, assisted by Miss Catherine Doyle serving the breakfast. The bride and groom went to Benkelman that morning to visit his sister and left that night for Minnesota to visit his mother for a couple of weeks. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. James McAdams, and was born and has practically lived in this city all her life; she is a graduate of the high school with the Class of ‘09, and since then has been an efficient assistant of her father in his store. She is most highly esteemed by all who know her for her many excellent qualities and gentle manners. The groom has been an employee of the Burlington railroad for several years, running out of here, and is a capable, industrious young man of excellent habits, and popular with his fellow workmen. They will be “at home” to their many friends after April first, at 908 First street East. The Republican joins with their numerous other friends, in best wishes and congratulations to the happy young couple. Friday 26 February 1916

Dr. James M. Brown and Mrs. Sarah A. Crosby took the train for McCook last Thursday morning and were quietly married by Judge Colfer. They returned on No. 14 that evening and were met by a large crowd, who escorted them home and then proceeded to fill the air with music. Dr. Brown and bride are well known to everyone in this part of the country having made their home in Bartley for many years and all join in extending congratulations and best wishes. Friday 3 March 1916

Vilas F. Adams and Alda H. Hall were married by Rev. Neal Johnson, Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of C.A. Fisher. The groom has a position in the tubercular hospital in Denver, Colorado, and is home on a furlough, during which he improved the time to get married. Friday 10 March 1916

The marriage of Miss Greta M. Day to Homer E. Bristow, both of Stratton, took place Thursday evening March 2, 1916, in the presence of Miss Vida Day, sister of the bride, Miss Leah Sutton, of Salt Lake City, Utah, a cousin of the bride, T.A. McCoy and Mrs. Martens. Friday 17 March 1916

Arthur Eddy, quite well known here, was united in marriage with Miss Sadie Mosier of St. Francis, Kan., on Thursday March 9^th, 1916. They begin housekeeping on a farm a few miles south of Benkelman. Friday 24 March 1916

Married. Miss Julia Williamson, of Stanford and Kenneth Jacobs, of Orleans were married at Alma, Saturday, March 4, by County Judge Webber. The wedding was a very quite affair and it was some days after the felicitous event before the friends of the bride and groom knew of the marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Oscar Williamson, of Stanford and has a wide circle of friends of this community, where she grew to womanhood. The groom was formerly of McCook, but for the past year has lived in Orleans where he has been engaged in the plumbing business with his brother-in-law F.L. Barnes. Mr. And Mrs. Jacobs have not yet decided where they will make their home. Stanford Star. Friday 31 March 1916

Smith-McConnell. Tuesday evening Miss Nellie Smith and Mr. L.W. McConnell were quietly married a the congregational parsonage, Rev. Louis Hieb, officiating. The event was a surprise to the many friends of this popular couple but the congratulations and good wishes for the newlyweds are just as sincere and hearty as if we had all been invited to witness the ceremony. The bride has lived in this city for a number of years and has a very wide acquaintance and large circle of friends. She is most highly esteemed by everyone for her excellent qualities. The groom, proprietor of “McConnell’s Drug Store” is as well known to everyone who has ever been in McCook, The Republican feels it is only necessary to say, “Mac’s married.” He is, and always has been one of McCook’s boosters, and has been identified with every movement for its progress and betterment since he came here in the 80’s. The Republican join all others in its best wishes for a long and happy future for them. Friday 7 April 1916

Angell-Harmon. Wednesday afternoon, Miss Love M. Angell and John L. Harmon were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. C.H. Angell. Both bride and groom are well known in this city where they have lived most of their lives and are highly esteemed. The best wishes of their many friends with whom The Republican joins, are extended to the happy couple. They left yesterday for Colorado on their wedding trip, and will make their home on their return at 608 3^rd street West. Friday 14 April 1916

Stratton From the News. The marriage of Miss Lydia Ratcliff, of Stratton, to Stanley E. Rowe, of Benkelman, took place Thursday afternoon, March 30^th, 1916, at the Methodist parsonage in Trenton, in the presence of Mr. And Mrs. J.H. Ratcliff, parents of the bride, and Will Ratcliff, brother of the bride. They expect to be at home to their many friends in Benkelman in about a week. Friday 14 April 1916

Cards are out announcing the marriage of Alice L., daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J.W. Ambler to Weaver F. Van Vleet, Thursday, April 27^th, 1916. Friday 28 April 1916

A double wedding occurred Wednesday at the home of Mr. And Mrs. W.D. Troxel in Hayes Center, when their daughters Misses Lucy and Lillian, were united in marriage with Messrs. Harry and Ray Colson. Friday 28 April 1916

On Sunday April 23, 1916, at high noon at the Congregational church occurred the marriage of Miss Loren Smith, daughter of Mrs. N. Smith to Mr. Paul Harris, Rev. C.O. Gearheart Pastor of this place officiating and using the ring ceremony. Marjorie Philips playing the wedding march and the Misses Amanda and Agnes Beck were the Bridesmaid, and Mr. Smith, brother of the bride was Best Man. Friday 5 May 1916

Campbell-Gillestie. Thursday morning, May 11, 1916, Miss Georgia Campbell and Mr. J.W. Gillestie, both of Hastings were joined in marriage at the Congregational parsonage, Rev. Louis Hieb officiating. The marriage was a surprise to the friends of the contracting parties. The bride came to this city to attend the O.E.S. convention and assist the Hastings chapter to put on the work of the addenda degree, “The Pilgrim.” The happy couple were the recipients of many congratulations and good wishes from their friends. Friday 12 May 1916

Lebanon. Miss Notie Thomas and Mr. Earl Nokes were united in marriage Tuesday, April 27^th, 1916. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J.M. Thomas residing southwest of Lebanon and the groom a son of Mr. And Mrs. Elmer Nokes of the North divide. Both are most estimable young people known and highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. They will go to housekeeping on the Chas. Bonham farm north of town. Friday 12 May 1916

Manual Gauger and Miss Laura Patch stole away very quietly on April 1^st, to Holyoke, Colorado, where they were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. Friday 18 May 1916

Childhood Lovers Marry. A rather romantic marriage took place in this city Wednesday noon, May 24, 1916, in the parlors of the Palmer Hotel when Mrs. Bertha Ayer, of Franklin, Nebraska and Charles A. Ready, of Hayes Center, were united in marriage, E.B. Perry judge of the district court officiating. The bride and groom have known each other since childhood, were schoolmates, and later became engaged. A quarrel separated them, the groom leaving the vicinity, and pride kept each of them from making any overtures toward reconciliation they drifted farther apart and each were married to others. About a year ago the bride’s husband died and not long after the groom and his wife who had been separated some time secured a divorce. The former lovers met and became engaged again and were married here this week, thus culminating a romantic love formed years ago, back east. The Republican extends to the couple its best wishes for a long and happy future. Friday 26 May 1916

Miesen-Kempkes. Monday, May 23, 1916, at 8 o’clock Miss Mamie Miesen daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Peter Miesen of this city was married to Theodore Kempkes, at the Roman Catholic church at Crete, Rev. Father Mosier, officiating. The bride’s maid was Miss Mary Kempkes, sister of the groom and William Miesen, brother of the bride acted as groom’s man. The many friends of the bride in this city offer their hearty congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. Friday 26 May 1916

Kleven-Stone. Mrs. Clara Wray and Miss Julia C. Barnes went to the home of Mr. And Mrs. E.M. Kleven, eight miles north of Culbertson, Wednesday afternoon to attend the wedding of Miss Helen Kleven to Mr. Carl Stone. The bride is a niece of Mrs. Wray, and Miss Barnes an intimate friend of her’s and the family. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride at 8 o’clock that evening. Both are popular young people among a large circle of friends and the families are neighbors. The bride has been teaching in the Culbertson schools and the groom is a traveling salesman for a Lincoln firm in which company we understand he has an interest. The Republican extends congratulations and best wishes. Friday 26 May 1916

Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. And Mrs. E.M. Kleven of Blackwood precinct a pretty wedding took place when their eldest daughter Helen, and Mr. Carl Stone were united in marriage. Promptly at 8 o’clock the contracting parties took their places in the living room as the wedding march was played by Mrs. R.O. Green and Rev. Bryans read the marriage service. After congratulations dainty refreshments were served by the Misses Ann Miller, Esther Wacker, Julia Barnes and Edna Everling. Mrs. Stone has lived in this vicinity all her life and has been a popular teacher in the Culbertson schools the past two years and has many friends. Mr. Stone has only resided here a few years but has a warm circle of friends. The young couple will go to housekeeping at once in the Brumley property in northeast part of town. They received many useful gifts from friends and relatives. Friday 2 June 1916

Fred Derrick was up from Freedom Monday, the first time for many weeks. He informs us that he was united in marriage March 30^th to Mrs. Shirley, a resident of the Havana neighborhood. The ceremony took place at McCook and was performed by County Judge Colfer. Friday 2 June 1916

Miss Agnes Troester, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Wm. Troester, and Mr. Louis Schmer were married Tuesday, May 23^rd, at the Evangelical Lutheran church on route 2 and a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents after the ceremony at the church. This was one of the largest weddings in this part of the country for some time, over 200 being present. Friday 2 June 1916

Last Sunday morning at the home of Mr. And Mrs. J.W. Dutcher occurred a beautiful wedding of a quite nature in which Donald Stewart and Miss Achsah Dutcher became husband and wife. The groom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Stewart of Spring Ranch, Nebraska, who formerly lived at this place. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Dutcher of this place. Mr. Dutcher being a very successful farmer and stockman. Friday 9 June 1916

Hughes-Michaels. A very quiet wedding was held near Bayard last Thursday June 1^st when Mr. Edward Michaels and Miss Frances Hughes were united in marriage in the presence of a few relatives and friends. Rev. H.H. Uterback performed the services which made them one. The young people will be at home at McCook, Nebr., after the 15^th. Scotts Bluff Republican Friday 9 June 1916

Popular Couple Married. Wedding of Elizabeth Mason and Harrison L. Hohl in Omaha. Harrison L. Hohl, of McCook and Miss Elizabeth Mason, of this city, were married at the Lowe Avenue Presbyterian church, in Omaha, at 10 o’clock, Thursday, June 1, Dr. A.F. Ernest, pastor of the church, officiating. They left at once for Albion to visit Mr. Hohl’s parents, and arrived in Beaver City yesterday to visit Mrs. Hohl’s parents and many friends. They leave today for their new home in McCook. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hohl of Albion, Nebr., his father having been agent of the Union Pacific Railway Co. at that place for many years. Mr. Hohl was likewise a railroad man for some time in the telegraph department, afterward being in the employ of the Byrne-Hammer Dry Goods Co., of Omaha. At present he is traveling salesman for the Wheeler-Mutter Dry Goods Co., of St. Joseph, his territory being western Nebraska and Kansas and eastern Colorado, with headquarters at McCook. Mr. Hohl is a genial young man, possessed with a very happy disposition, and his success speaks for his industry and capabilities. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Wm. H. Mason of this city, where she has resided during her entire life. Her father, like the father of her husband, is a railroad man, having been in the employ of the Burlington Railway Co. for 35 years, and has been stationed at Beaver City for twenty-nine years. Miss Mason graduated from the Beaver City high school and later from the State University, after which she completed the medical course of the University at Omaha, receiving her degree in 1915, and for the past year has practiced her profession at the M.E. hospital in that city. She received the high honor of being chosen one of the members of that select college fraternity, The Black Masque, at Lincoln, and is also a member of the world-wide medical fraternity, Nu Sigma Phi. She is a woman, a fact freely and fully attested by the favor she attained in her university career as well as in society church and school activities at home. In her marriage she does not expect to abandon her chosen profession--in which she excels--but will continue her practice at McCook. Beaver City Tribune. Friday 9 June 1916

Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock at the Catholic church occurred a beautiful wedding when John Keegan and Miss Nora Colling became husband and wife. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John Colling residing east of town. The groom is the son of Mrs. John Keegan and is an excellent young farmer of sterling qualities. Friday 16 June 1916

One of the most propitious of the June weddings took place at the Catholic church in Indianola, Thursday morning when Miss Daisy Richmond and Mr. James Farrall, Jr., were united in marriage. The bridal party autoed from Lebanon to Indianola in the early morning hours, returning where after the church ceremony where an elaborate wedding dinner, prepared by Mrs. H.E. Waugh was served at The Overstake Café. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. John Adkins, nee, Richmond of Hotchkiss, Colo., and a granddaughter of Mr. And Mrs. J.B. Cumming of Lebanon. The young people will go to housekeeping at once on the J.W. Adkins farm on the valley east of town, which Mr. Farrell has rented for the season. Friday 16 June 1916

Next Wednesday, June 14, at Holdrege occurs the marriage of Mr. Earl Walbridge and Miss Verna Cross, of Arapahoe. Miss Ruth Walbridge, sister of the groom and Mr. Bryce Vandruff, of Holbrook, will act as brides maid and best man. Following the ceremony at Holdrege the bridal party will return to the brides home, where they newlyweds will enjoy a short visit before returning to Palisade. The groom is one of our hustling young business men, being secretary-treasurer of the Palisade Telephone Company, while the bride is known to many of our people, having taught school at Hamlet the past two years. Friday 16 June 1916

On the afternoon of June 4, Mr. Earl Relph, son of Mr. And Mrs. J.H. Relph, of Cedar Bluffs and Miss Ursula McMullen, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. McMullen of Oberlin were married Sunday afternoon. They will start housekeeping in this town after a weeks stay at the parental J.H. Relph home. Friday 16 June 1916

Deaf Mutes Marry. A rather unusual wedding occurred at the Christian church, Wednesday noon, June 21, 1916, when Miss May Anna Berry, of Fulton, Missouri, and Daniel E. Wiltrout, of Hamlet were joined in marriage, Rev. J.S. Beem officiating, and Mrs. R.T. Riley acting as interpreter, as both bride and groom are deaf and dumb. The contracting parties with their attendants, the minister and interpreter, assembled in the vestibule of the church and marched down the aisle led by Rev. Beem, and Mrs. R.T. Riley followed by bride and groom the brides maid, Miss Vesta Green, and groomsman, Mr. Truman Troxell and flower girls, Junita and Hoyt McKern, the party stopped under a large floral bell where the ceremony was performed. The bride wore a gown of white organdie and carried white and pink carnations; the bridesmaid in white mescaline and the flower girls in embroidery dresses. The groom and groomsman wore dark blue suits. After the ceremony the happy couple received the hearty congratulations of about fifty invited guests, most of whom came from out of town and many of them driving 50 miles through the mud to attend the wedding. Friday 20 June 1916

Baer-Aten. Miss Lulu E. Baer, teacher in the public schools of this city and William G. Aten, also a former teacher here, were married Wednesday evening, June 21, 1916, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Hattie Baer, in Beaver City, Rev. T.G. Aten, father of the groom, and pastor of the Methodist church at Patterson, Iowa officiating. Mr. And Mrs. Baer left for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, New York and Washington. The young couple are highly esteemed by all who know them, and the best wishes and hearty congratulations of their many friends here with whom The Republican joins are extended to them for a happy and prosperous future. They will make their home in Sheridan, Wyoming, where the groom works at headquarters as fuel inspector. Friday 23 June 1916

Marion. From The Enterprise. A very quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. And Mrs. A.H. Redfern at 12 o’clock on Thursday June 8, 1916, when their eldest daughter, B. Ethel, was united in marriage to Frank M. McFadden the Rev. J.S. Beam pastor of the Christian church at McCook, officiating the ring ceremony being used. Mr. And Mrs. McFadden left that evening, via McCook, to spend a brief honeymoon at Omaha, Chicago, and the Great Lakes. They will also visit Mr. McFadden’s mother at Deland, Ill., and later will be at home to their friends at the McFadden residence in Marion, Nebr., commonly known as the Wicks place. They were chaperoned to McCook, without knowing it, by old shoes and the familiar old sign, We are just married. Friday 23 June 1916

Doyle-McManigal. Sunday evening, June 18, 1916, Miss Anna Doyle, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Benj. Doyle of Quick, and Ray McManigal, son of Mr. And Mrs. M.J. McManigal, of this city were united in marriage at the home of Mr. And Mrs. R.H. Trowbridge near Wauneta, Rev. DG. Wise, officiating. Both the young people are well known in and about McCook, the groom being one of the graduates of the McCook High School this spring. After the ceremony the guests present were served with refreshments. The happy young couple will remain in Wauneta for the present where the groom has employment for a time, but they intend to make their home in McCook. The congratulations and best wishes of their many friends are extended to them. Friday 23 June 1916

Lebanon. From The Advertiser. A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. And Mrs. John Kaiser Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock when their youngest daughter Hannah M. was united in marriage to Mr. Urban B. Bartholomew. Both the bride and groom have grown to womanhood and manhood in this vicinity and are most favorable known to a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Friday 7 July 1916

Bartley. From the Inter-Ocean. Mr. Arthur B. Grosch and Miss May Ethel Evans, accompanied by a few friends autoed to McCook last Wednesday and were married by County Judge Colfer. They returned to Bartley the same day and reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents south of Bartley that evening some twenty-five relatives being present. The Inter-Ocean joins their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes. Friday 14 July 1916

Last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. And Mrs. J.G. Sargent occurred a wedding of a quiet nature although it was not unexpected as it had been previously announced. The contracting parties were Warren Anderson and Miss Phyllis Sargent. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.W. Gentry of the Christian church in the presence of a few intimate friends. Friday 21 July 1916

Thompson-Goodrich. Miss Marie Thompson and Mr. Rollo M. Goodrich, both of Omaha were married Friday morning by Father McCulough of St. Patricks church in the parsonage. The bride is a sister of Mrs. L.E. Doyle of this city and has been visiting her the past few months. Mr. And Mrs. G.W. Cochran of Briggsdale, Colorado, Mrs. Cochran is a sister of the bride and Mr. And Mrs. McCarthy of Norton, Kansas were out of town guests. A five o’clock wedding dinner was served at the house of the bride’s sister to a small company of friends. Mr. And Mrs. Cochran departed that evening for Omaha from where they will go to the Pacific coast for a wedding trip. Friday 28 July 1916

Last Wednesday evening at the home of the bride’s parents in Benkelman, Miss Hazel A. Gorthy, was united in marriage to Mr. Everett S. Sutton, of Max, by Rev. J.R. Bucknell of Stratton. Miss Gorthy taught school at Park last year, and Mr. Sutton is the Burlington agent at Max. Friday 4 August 1916

The marriage of Miss Frances L. Blank to Everett R. Selby, both of Trenton, took place Monday morning at 9:00 o’clock August 7^th, 1916, at the Methodist Parsonage, Rev. Henry F. Martens, the pastor performing the ceremony. At the close of the ceremony the contracting parties left for points east and expect to visit for a while at Cambridge and will commence housekeeping there. Friday 8 August 1916

A charming wedding took place at the home of Mr. And Mrs. E.D. Craw Wednesday afternoon, August 9^th, when their daughter, Ida, was united in marriage to Mr. Arthur Wendlend of Plymouth, Nebr. Mr. And Mrs. Wendlend will spend a short time in the mountains and then visit relatives in the eastern part of the state. They will be at home to their friends after September 4^th, in Alma, Nebr., where Mr. Wendlend is superintendent of schools. Friday 18 August 1916

Miss Myrtle Myers and Charley Graham slipped away to Wray, Colo., Wednesday morning, and were united in marriage. This young couple are well and favorable known to our readers. They returned to Benkelman last evening, and will be at home at the grooms farm north of Stratton where they will have the best wishes of all. Friday 18 August 1916

At the home of Mr. And Mrs. C.C. Dean, of Ames, on Wednesday occurred the marriage of their daughter Elma Judith, to Dr. W.E. Simonsen. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. Soren Simonsen of Danbury, Nebr., a graduate of the veterinary division of the Kansas state college and for the past three years has been veterinarian for the agricultural extension department of Ia. State College. Dr. Simonsen recently resigned his position at Ames and has taken up general practice at Cherokee. They will be at home at 305 N. Second street, after August 20^th, Cherokee. The Sanborn (Ia.) Pioneer. Friday 25 August 1916

Married at McCook Wednesday August 8^th, 1916, by County Judge F.M. Colfer, Dr. M. Ryan of this place and Miss Bessie A. Drescher, of Cedar Bluffs Kans. They are well liked and known by a large circle of friends who gladly extend congratulations. They will make their home at this place where the doctor has an extensive medical practice. They returned first of the week from a honeymoon trip to Lincoln, Nebr. Friday 25 August 1916

A very quiet ceremony took place at the home of Mr. And Mrs. A.J. Mangan yesterday morning at 9:30 o’clock when their daughter, Alta Hazel, was united in marriage to Prof. W.H. Plourd of Indianola, Nebraska, by Rev. P.H. Smith. The wedding was a quiet affair and a great surprise to most people in Kimball. Western Nebraska Observer. August 17 Friday 15 September 1916

Miss Mary A. Poole and William Sullivan, of Lebanon, were married at the Presbyterian parsonage in Beaver City at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 6^th, Rev. M.D. Berg officiating, and used the ring ceremony. They drove to Beaver City by auto, accompanied by the bride’s sisters, Misses Hannah, Alice, Etta, and Myra, and brother, J.J. Poole and J.C. Townley, and Mr. And Mrs. R.M. Coulter. Mr. And Mrs. Sullivan went from Beaver City to Lincoln where they spent a few days at the state fair, from there to Omaha and other points where they will visit for a fortnight before returning to Lebanon to go to housekeeping on the groom’s farm west of town. Friday 22 September 1916

Andrews-Rouch. Friday evening, September 29, 1916, Miss Hazel Andrews and Everett Rouch were united in marriage, in the Baptist parsonage, Rev. Mr. Croft pastor of the Baptist church officiating only the relatives of the bride and groom were present. The bride has lived here for a number of years and is a graduate of the high school in the Class of 1915, and has since been teaching with success. She is a very estimable young lady, and has a host of friends. The groom has lived here practically all his life, and is the son of Conductor and Mrs. H.A. Rouch since graduating from high school in 1914 he entered as a machinist apprentice and for over a year has been working in a shop in Illinois. He is an exemplary young man. The best wishes of everyone in the city are extended to the happy couple. After the ceremony the young couple left for Silvas, Illinois, where he is employed, and where they will make their home for the present. Friday 6 October 1916

Bowman-Kennedy. The marriage of Miss Gladys Bowman and Ray V. Kennedy occurred Tuesday evening, Judge F. M. Colfer performing the ceremony and surprised their many friends. The bride is a splendid young lady who has lived here practically all her life and for several years has been employed in the offices of the Burlington railroad here. The groom is an employee of the First National Bank and has many friends among the young people here. The best wishes of everyone is extended to the happy young couple. Friday 3 November 1916

Heskett-Hammell. Miss Bertha Heskett and Bert M. Hammell were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. C.C. Heskett, Wednesday evening, Rev. Mr. Croft, pastor of the Baptist church officiating. The wedding was attended only by the relatives of the contracting parties, Miss Thelma Heskett, sister of the bride, and Eldred Heskett a nephew of the groom were the bridesmaid and groomsman. Miss Ada Heskett played the wedding march from Lohengrin while the bride and groom and their attendants took their places. After the ceremony and the sincere congratulations were over a three course supper was served. The bride has lived in McCook for the past eight years and graduated from the high school in 1915 since then has been employed in DeGroff & Co.’s store. The groom is a prosperous young farmer, living a mile and a half north of this city, where they will make their home, and where they will be “at home” to their friends after December 1^st. The Republican extends its best wishes and congratulations to the happy young couple. Friday 24 November 1916

Shepherd-Mitchell. Miss Gertrude Shepherd daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J.A. Shepherd, of this city, and Charles Mitchell, of Columbus, Ohio, were married in Chicago, Monday. The bride lived here almost all of her life, graduating from the high school in 1914, and for the past year has been clerking in a Hastings store. Her many friends here extend their best wishes and congratulations. Friday 24 November 1916

Borland-Hipple. The announcement of the marriage of Miss Lucy Borland and Mr. Allyn Clarence Hipple, of this city, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. James Borland, in Bloomington, Nebraska, Wednesday, December 6, 1916. The wedding was a quiet home one, only the members of the bride’s family and a few intimate friends being present. Rev. Irvin Williams, pastor of the Christian Church officiating. The ceremony took place at 2 o’clock in the afternoon and they left that evening for McCook, where they will make their home. The groom is well known here, having lived here and on his farm at Perry, for some years past. He is an ambitious young man, who has many friends here, and The Republican joins with them in extending congratulations and best wishes to the bride and groom for a long and happy life. Friday 8 December 1916

Mrs. Millie McDearman of Boulder, Colo., and F.D. Van Pelt of this place, were married at the M.E. Parsonage in Oxford on Wednesday, November 29, 1916, Mr. And Mrs. Fred Lyon, formerly of this place, acting as witnesses. Mrs. McDearman is a younger sister of Mrs. N.M. Van Pelt of this place. Friday 15 December 1916

Thayer-Burton. Charles Burton the popular livery man of Culbertson, and Miss Neta Thayer, of McCook, autoed to Trenton Sunday afternoon and were quietly married at the home of Mr. And Mrs. L.L. Darby, old friends of the groom, Judge Jones, officiating. Mr. And Mrs. Burton will live with his parents until spring when they will build a bungalow. Charley is to be congratulated on leaving the ranch of a bachelordom and his host of friends here wish he and his bride prosperity and all happiness. Culbertson Banner. Friday 15 December 1916

S.S. Simmons-O.U. Charlet. Crushed Beneath the Wheels of a Freight Car They were Inspecting on One of the Coal Chute Track. Charlet was Killed Instantly Simmons Living Three Hours. Monday morning, January 3d, about 7:30 o’clock, O.U. Charlet and Samuel S. Simons, car inspectors, while under a car on the track, on which the cars run from the coal chute when unloaded, were run over and killed, Mr. Charlet instantly and Mr. Simmons dying in the Cooperative hospital about three hours later. The cause of the horrible accident was the breaking of the coupling on a car of coal that was being hauled up the steep incline to the coal chute when about half way up, letting the heavily loaded car run down, and an automatic switch turned it on to the track on which the empty cars were the two unfortunate men were inspecting. Mr. Charlet was evidently under or between the cars and was found lying across the rail his body cut in two. Mr. Simmons was thrown against the cars on the adjoining track and fell back, both his legs falling across the track were severed. No one witnessed the accident, but the breaking loose of the car brought immediately a number of the yard men to the scene of the wreck and the unfortunate men were found and cared for at once. The frightful accident occurred just at the moment when a train of cars was being switched by, the yard engine and was puffing close by on one side and a road engine blowing off steam on the other made the noise unusually great then and prevented the men from hearing the runaway car coming if it were even possible under usual conditions. Both the victims of the sad accident were married and had families. Samuel E. Simmons, was born in Holt county, Missouri, in the year 1862, and married Mary E. Shulse August 12, 1889, to this union a daughter was born. They moved from that state to McCook in July 1899, and entered the employ of the Burlington, and has been thus employed till his death. He is survived by his wife, the daughter, two step daughters, two brothers and four sisters. Oliver U. Charlet was born in Holt county, Missouri, November 28, 1877. He was married to Christena Urage December 22, 1898. In the fall of 1905 they moved to McCook and has been in the employ of the Burlington ever since. He is survived by his wife, a son, Lee, aged 16, two daughters, Agnes, aged 14, and May aged 12, a grandmother, three sisters and a brother. They were loving husbands, kind fathers, and good citizens and the whole community join in heartfelt sympathy for the sorrow stricken families. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon and was attended by so many that the church was crowded to overflowing. The pastor was assisted by the other clergymen of the city. Friday 7 January 1916

Grandpa DeLoy Dies. Joseph DeLoy was born near Belfore, France, Sept. 4, 1837, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Nurdin, near Oxford, Nebr., Dec. 29, 1915. Mr. DeLoy was married in his native country, and to this union seven children were born of which three are living. Mrs. Emile Colby of Woodruf, Kans; Mrs. Mary Nurdin, of Oxford, Nebr., and Chester DeLoy of McCook, Nebr. The family came to America in 1881 and located at Amboy, Ill., and later moved to Harlan county, Nebr., where for six years he resided on a farm near Alma. In 1906 they moved to Alma, where on Dec. 2, 1911, Mrs. DeLoy passed from this life into the great unknown, leaving her life mate to follow four years later. Oxford Standard. Friday 14 January 1916

Obituary. Mary Propp, nee Baston, was born Sept. 7, 1866 at Frank, Russia, and died last Wednesday at the age of 49 years, 3 months 28 days. Deceased was married to Conrad Propp in 1885. This union was blessed with 8 children of whom 4 survive. With her children and husband she came to this country in 1905. They lived 3 years in the state of Wash., where she lost her husband by death. After a short residence at Ft. Collins, Colo., she moved to McCook. Deceased was well known here as a kind, true Christian women. Over her loss mourn her mother, three daughters, one son and many relatives and friends. Interment followed last Friday at River View cemetery. Rev. G.W. Wockenfuss officiating. Friday 14 January 1916

James Cosgro Dies. James Cosgro died at his home in Cambridge, Thursday, January 13, 1916. He had been in ill health for some years. For over twenty years he had been in the hotel business in this part of the state, most of that time being in Indianola, but moved to Cambridge a few years ago where he and his wife conducted a hotel until about a year ago, when he retired from the business on account of his ill health. He made a success of that business. Friday 21 January 1916

Mrs. Warfield Dies. After an illness of about a year, Mrs. A.D. Warfield died at her home in South McCook, Thursday, January 13, 1916. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Christian church, Rev. J.S. Beem officiating. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband and her family. Eltha May Downs was born May, 24, 1887, at McCook, Nebraska, lived all her childhood days on Ash Creek, was married to A.D. Warfield at that place November 20, 1908, at that time moving to McCook, living here ever since. A year ago she came down with typhoid fever and had never regained her health. November 17, 1915 she underwent an operation suffering continuously for two months. Before her death she could hear the angels in heaven rejoicing over her coming and were playing her death march, she seemed glad to go, and passed quietly away on the morning of January 13, 1916, at 5 o’clock. She leaves a husband, father, mother, Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Downs, who live south of McCook, three sisters, Mrs. J.J. Gragg, of North Platte, Mrs. Wm. Stadler, of Minden, Mrs. J.A. Harsch, of Bartley and a brother, still remaining at home with his parents, all being here at the time of her funeral. A favorite song of hers was “Bringing in the Sheaves.” She was united to the German Lutheran church at the age of 14 years, and has been a faithful member ever since. Friday 21 January 1916

John Foster was born October 15, 1849, near Arcadia, Morgan county, Illinois, and died at his home near Lamar, January 5, 1916 at 10 o’clock. He came to Chase county in 1886 and has lived here since them. Many were the interesting experiences he had to tell of the hard times he had passed through as one of the early pioneers. Friday 26 Jan 1916

Northwest. Special Correspondent. Mrs. Emma Peters died at her home in the south part of Coleman precinct Tuesday, of pneumonia. Deceased was Miss Rose Dike and was married last July. She was 21 years of age. Funeral services were held at her late home Wednesday and her remains buried at McCook. Friday 26 January 1916

Imperial. From The Republican. William Schultz, one of the good old pioneers of Valley precinct, met with a tragic death at Laurel, Mont., Sunday night, the body arriving in Holyoke, Wednesday. From what we have been able to learn Mr. Schultz was assisting one of the train men in taking an aged and decrepid lady off the train, when it suddenly started without warning and threw the three violently onto the adjoining track and just at that moment a fast train was dangerously near and while the train man and lady were pulled off the track by bystanders, Mr. Schultz was not and was caught by the train, losing one leg and being terribly bruised, resulting in instant death. Friday 26 January 1916

Five Railroad Men Killed. Three From McCook and Two From the Lincoln Division. Both Engine Crews and a Brakeman are the Victims, and They Were Covered With the Wreakage. Tuesday afternoon about one o’clock passenger train No. 7, the local between Lincoln and Oxford, and the freight extra cast, collided head on in a cut on a curve, three miles east of Mascot, while both were running at a high rate of speed, resulting in the death of both engine crews, and a brakeman and injuring some of the train crews and passengers. The two engines and cars were badly wrecked. Those killed were, John Eckman, of McCook, engineer on the local freight. C.W. Moll, of McCook, fireman on the local freight. Carl Neubauer, of McCook, brakeman on the local freight. James F. Duffy, of Lincoln, engineer on passenger train. Lee H. Fogg, of Lincoln fireman on passenger train. Those injured were: William Lawson, of Lincoln, express messenger, broken collar bone and slightly scalded. O.K. Porter, of Lincoln, mail clerk badly bruised all over body and scalded by steam. Mrs. H.S. Fuller, of Oxford, passenger, shoulder dislocated. J.E. Lowrey, of Bagley, Iowa, passenger shoulder hurt. T.C. Bell, conductor and Brakeman Quinn on the passenger train was injured slightly. The fact that there had been a collision was soon known in this city, and the news spread rapidly, casting a gloom over everyone and sorrow for the widows and orphans, whose husbands and fathers had been called by death so suddenly and violently. Carl and Frank Neubauer, brakemen on the local freight were brothers, and Frank assisted in, and until the arrival of the specials, did much of the directing in the work of endeavoring to rescue the bodies of the unfortunate men who were covered by the wreakage. A relief train was sent out of Holdrege shortly after the accident carrying physicians, and took the dead and wounded to that city. The fact that all the men on the two engines were found practically under their engines is evident they did not have much chance for escape from their engines before the crash came. One report claimed that Engineer Duffy said he jumped but it must have been just about the time the engines struck. All the victims of the wreck except Carl Neubauer were married men. The investigation by the coronor of Harlan county, where the wreck occurred will be held today at Oxford and will be attended by the U.S. Government investigators and the state railway commission. The officials of the Burlington will hold their investigation late, and the results of each will be announced. Friday 26 January 1916

Carl Neubauer was born at Oberlin, Kansas, June 10, 1890, and met his death in the Atlanta wreck, Jan. 24, 1916, at 12:52 p.m., making his age at time of death twenty-five years, seven months and fourteen days. He spent the greater part of his life at Hildreth, Nebr., where his parents now reside. At the age of 22 years he came to McCook and was employed as bridgeman under Foreman George Hartman. In the year 1914 he was taken into the train service as brakeman on the McCook division in which service he remained until his death. He was kind hearted and made a large number of friends where ever he went. He always took the bright side of life and bore all disappointments very cheerfully. The funeral service was held at Hildreth, Nebr., in the German Lutheran church (in which faith he was raised) Wednesday, January 26, at 2 o’clock, Rev. Hausmann officiating. The funeral was largely attended from far and near in spite of the cold weather. He leaves to mourn his death his father and mother of Hildreth, Nebr., seven brothers, Rina and Fritz of Hildreth, Frank, George, Ruddy and Evart of McCook, and Albert of Lawrence, Kas., three sisters, Reta, Greta and Gale of Hildreth. All were present at the funeral. The casket was banked in flowers and beautiful emblems, offerings of friends and relatives, showing the high esteem in which he was held. He was a member of the Woodman of America and considered among McCook’s most eminent young men. Friday 26 January 1916

John A. Eckman was born near Wexie, Sweden, April 14, 1879, and met his death in the Atlanta wreck January 24, 1916. Deceased came to America in 1883 and December 25, 1905, was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Grace Rhodes at Beaver City, Nebraska. When a young man he was taken into the Methodist church at Orleans and during his residence in McCook associated himself with this congregation. John A. Eckman came to McCook in October 1900, and entered the employment of the Burlington, as fireman. In 1903 he was promoted to engineer, in which vocation he continued until death. Deceased leaves a wife and baby boy, Max, aged three years; mother, Mrs. Hannah Eckman of Oxford; sister, Mrs. J. Nuerburg of Oxford; brother, C.G. Eckman of Omaha, these with the following relatives of funeral services and burial; Mr. And Mrs. S.M. Rhodes parents; Mrs. Fred Carroll of Hutchinson, Kansas, sister; Mrs. R.R. Deabenderfer of Belgrade, Montana, sister; Miss Josephine Rhodes of Oklahoma, sister: Mr. R.L. Rhodes of Beaver City, a brother. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church of this city and the public display of sympathy is evidence of the high esteem in which deceased was held by those who knew him best. The Engineers and Firemen met at their hall shortly after twelve o’clock noon and donning suitable regalia marched to the Eckman residence and escorted the cortege to the church where the G.I.A. ladies were in line and accompanied them into the church. A male quartette rendered some very touching hymns and the Reverend Neal Johnson offered prayer, reading some appropriate passages of scripture and offering some consoling remarks which no doubt expressed the feeling of all who knew Mr. Eckman. The Engineers then gave their funeral rites. The sorrowing friends then viewed all that was mortal of this noble character and the orders conducted the body to the depot where a special train was in waiting to conduct the funeral party to Oxford; the old home of the deceased. A large concourse of friends met the train at Oxford and the body was taken to the cemetery north of the city for interment, the Engineers holding their ceremonies at the grave and Rev. Johnson offering a short benediction. The floral offerings were elaborate and spoke only of the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his fellowmen. Friday 26 January 1916

The remains of Mrs. Wm. Eifert, Sr., were laid to rest in the Hamburg cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Eifert died at Ingelside Tuesday of last week, the remains being shipped to Marion for burial. Friday 4 February 1916

Patrick J. Fitzgerald was born in Waterford, Ireland, March 18, 1845, and departed from this life at Los Angeles, California, January 15, 1916 at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 27 days. He came to this country at the age of 15 with his parents, living in Pennsylvania and a few years later moved to Illinois. He first came to Stratton in 1884, and moved his family onto the ranch he still owns in 1890, and lived there until ten years ago, when he moved to Los Angeles. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, and 6 sons, P.J., of Imperial, Nebr., Wm. F., P. G., R.J., and T.F., all of Los Angeles, Calif. Friday 4 February 1916

Little Son Dies. The sympathy of their many friends go out to Mr. And Mrs. J.P. Madron, whose little son, Jack, aged five years died Wednesday, February 2, 1916, at their home on 6^th street E. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday afternoon, Rev. Neal Johnson officiating, and the body interred in Riverview cemetery. Friday 4 February 1916

John R. Turner Dies. Tuesday night after a long illness, John R. Turner died at his home, 310 Fourth Street East. Funeral services were held at his late home yesterday afternoon, Rev. J.S. Beem, officiating, and the body was taken to his former home, Petersburg, Illinois, for burial. John R. Turner was born near Easton, Mason County, Illinois, February 7, 1854. Died in McCook, Nebraska, February 1, 1916, aged, 62 years, 11 months and 20 days. He moved from Illinois to McCook five years ago, where he since resided. He was married to Rosa Cleveland, February 22, 1877. To this union twelve children were born. He is survived by his wife and eleven children, the youngest dying in infancy, and two half sisters. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in sorrow at the loss of husband and father. Friday 4 February 1916

Lebanon. From The Advertiser. Sarah Prichard was born at Dayton, Ohio, January 28, 1834; died at the home of her son, Wesley Childers at Lebanon, Nebraska, January 20, 1916; aged 81 years 11 months and 22 days. She was married in 1850 to Anderson Childers, who proceeded her to the better world twenty two years ago. To this union nine children were born, of whom six are living; Wesley of Lebanon, Nebr., J.W. of Nelson, Nebr., Henry of Idaho, Bud of Goworie, Iowa, Cisco of Beaver, Ill., and Mrs. Hattie Boyd, of Carthage Illinois. The remains were taken to Blandinsville, Ills., where they were laid to rest. Her son, Wesley, and wife accompanied the body on this last sad journey. Friday 4 February 1916

James R. McFarland was born in Pennsylvania, December 15, 1845. He was united in marriage to Julia May Trease, October 26, 1873, in Clay Co., Missouri. He moved to Iowa where he made his home for many years, moving from there to Southern Kansas and from there to Chase county, where he has resided for nearly nine years. He died Tuesday morning, January 25. He leaves a brother, sister and nine children--five boys and four girls--to mourn his loss. Friday 11 February 1916

Sheriff F.C. Finch of Holyoke, Phillips county, Colorado, died Sunday after a few days illness. His brother and wife arrived here from McCook; Monday and were driven over to Holyoke. Friday 11 February 1916

Obituary - Mrs. O.M. Hess was born in Ohio in 1832, moved to Iowa when a little girl, from there came to Nebraska and located near Orleans in 1878 and came to Indianola in 1884. She was married twice and Mrs. Hess is spoken of by those who knew her to have been a good woman and a friend to all. Friday 18 February 1916

Lebanon. From The Advertiser. Isabelle Gotchall was born June 22, 1908; died February 3, 1916; aged 7 years, 7 months and 11 days. The sad news of little Bell’s death from the effects of burns she had received Wednesday evening, brought sorrow to every home in the community and every heart was touched with sympathy for the stricken ones. Rev. S.J. Wilton conducted funeral services at the home and the loving hands laid the little form to rest in the Hamburg cemetery Friday afternoon. Friday 18 February 1916

Wednesday the infant child a few days old, of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Kolbet (Emma Wassie) died at their home near St. Ann. Their many friends here sympathize with the bereaved parents. Friday 18 February 1916

William McKillip, about 89 years of age, one of the oldest residents in the state died at his home in the southeast corner of Hayes county Monday night. He suffered many years from the effects of a severe shock from lightning causing partial paralysis at the time which gradually grew worse until his death. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic church, eight miles southeast of Hayes Center, yesterday and was buried in the cemetery there. Friday 18 February 1916

Mrs. Hamilton Dies. Mrs. Clarence Hamilton died last Friday after a short illness of pneumonia following an attack of the grippe. The deceased has lived in McCook practically all her life, coming here with her parents, Lafayette and Sarah Hosier, when a babe. Lota hosier was born April 25, 1886 in Oberlin, Kansas, died February 18, 1916, aged 29 years 10 months 21 days. She was married to Clarence Hamilton in McCook, July 24, 1900, to which union five sons were born, all of whom with her husband, her father, mother, two brothers and three sisters survive her. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Christian church Rev. J.S. Beem officiating, and her body laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. Card of Thanks. To the many friends who so kindly aided us during the sickness and death of my wife and our mother and for the kind words of sympathy given us, we wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks. Clarence Hamilton and Sons. Friday 28 February 1916

Truman McClellan was instantly killed by his automobile running off the bridge southeast of town, near the Powers place, a little after noon last Friday February 11^th. Truman, accompanied by Leonard Harrison, was driving over southeast to see if he could get a girl to help with the housework in his home and when crossing the bridge just south and a little east of the Powers home, run off the bridge the car turning completely over, breaking the neck of the unfortunate young man. Leonard not being hampered by the steering gear in any way jumped and escaped with very little injury. He ran to the Powers home and phoned for Dr. A.H. Thomas, who with several carloads of our citizens were soon on their way to the scene of the tragedy. The remains were taken to the home of his parents, in Starkey precinct on Saturday, funeral services being held at the family residence, Monday afternoon, February 14^th, after which the remains were shipped to Edgar the old home, and laid to rest in the cemetery at that place. Beside his parents, the deceased leaves a wife and three small children to mourn his untimely death. Friday 28 February 1916

James Jonas Lee the son of Mr. And Mrs. Edward Lee was born in Michigan, Sept. 22, 1872 and departed this life Febr. 7, 1916 in the home of his wife’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. Daharsh, caused from a sprain and operation, aged 43 years, 4 months and 15 days. The deceased came from Michigan 27 years ago. He was married to Kathryn Daharsh. He is survived by a father and mother, four brothers and two sisters and wife. Mr. Lee has for some time been a farmer and in this capacity has proven his worth in industry and thrift. He leaves many friends who cherish his memory and with reluctant lips speak their last fond farewell. He was devoted to his faithful wife within whom he has spent many happy days. His death and the shock is felt by a host of sympathizing friends and relations. Friday 28 February 1916

Aaron Dutcher suffered a stroke of paralysis Monday, Feb. 28, 1916, and lived but a few days, passing away on Saturday, March 4, 1916. Aaron Dutcher was born in South Amenia, N.Y., June 7, 1845. He enlisted in the Civil War at the age of 17 years and served three years in Co. A, 150^th N.Y. Vol. He marched with Sherman to the sea, and was discharged June 8, 1863. He was in the Grand Review in Washington and often talked about it. Mr. Dutcher was married twice, the last wife, beside a brother in New York state, and a host of friends are left to mourn. Friday 17 March 1916

William Knapp Kendall was born October 17, 1830 in Ripley, Chautauqua Co., New York, from where he moved with his parents in his childhood days to Burlington, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania. Enlisted to the 154^th N.Y. Volunteers and served his country 3 ½ years during the civil war. He was united in marriage to Miss Lucia Burgess, Nov. 7, 1865, from this union two sons were born H.W. and H.B. In 1878 he with his family moved to Red Willow Co., in 1900 he moved to Danbury, where they celebrated their golden wedding Nov. 7, 1915. They lived here until his death Feb. 29, 1916, aged 85. Friday 17 March 1916

Baby Dies. The many friends of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Coleman, of East McCook, extend their heartfelt sympathy to them in their sorrow at the death of their little daughter, Marvel Beatrice, aged three years which occurred Friday morning, March 17, 1916, after only a few days illness, from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at their residence Saturday afternoon, Rev. Neal Johnson, officiating and the body interred in Riverview cemetery. Friday 24 March 1916

Pioneer Mother Dies. Mrs. Lucinda Piper, a Nebraska pioneer died Saturday, March 18, 1916 at her home in Beatrice. Had she lived until April 6 she would have been eighty-six years of age. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Olmstead, at Seward until this winter when she had resided in Beatrice. She is survived by nine children. Joel A. Piper of Lincoln, former secretary of state, J.B. Piper of Cincinnati, Mrs. H.J. Dobbs of Beatrice, James A. Piper of Diller, Ella M. Piper of Beatrice, Morley E. Piper of Holbrook, Prof. Edwin E. Piper of the University of Iowa, and Mrs. Edith Olmstead of Seward, this state. The deceased came to Nebraska in 1869 from Canada with her husband settling on a homestead near South Auburn. In 1881 they moved to Harlan county, and in 1885 to Red Willow county, where Mr. Piper died in 1887. Friday 24 March 1916

Alex. Johnson Dead. The Republican was told by Mr. C.H. Boyle the first of the week he had just received a letter announcing the death of Alex. D. Johnson, at his home in Buena Vista, Colorado last week. Mr. Johnson had been failing for a long time. Mr. Johnson and family lived in Valley Grange precinct, southeast of McCook, for many years, and will be remembered by many of The Republican readers and especially by all the early settlers of this county. Friday 31 March 1916

Obituary. Harry B. Tomilson was born at Somerton, Ohio, September 28, 1862, and died at Oakland, California, March 13, 1916, aged 53 years, 5 months and 15 days. He was married to Miss Emma Kincher at Guide Rock, Nebraska, September 1890. To this union four children were born. He was a member of the Methodist church for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, four children, mother and two brothers. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at the home of his mother in Oxford. Oxford Standard. Friday 31 March 1916

Martha A. Colling was born July 29, 1889 at Indianola, Nebraska, departed this life March 22, 1916, age 26 years 7 month and 22 days. On January 1, 1908 she was married to W.B. Houstan, to this union two children were born. She was united with the M.E. church at Wilsonville about 2 ½ years ago and was a devoted consistent member to the end. For the past five years she has lived at Wilsonville and after several weeks of severe illness was taken to the Immanual hospital in Omaha for treatment and was there twenty-six days. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, two little girls, aged 7 and four, her mother, 4 sisters and 3 brothers, her father and one brother preceding her to the better land. Friday 7 April 1916

George O. Streeter formerly of Company B Seventh Calvary, a native of Illinois admitted from Oakland, Cali., in 1905, died February 12, aged 77 years. Mr. Streeter will be remembered by the older residents as Rev. Streeter who homesteaded on the place now known as the Calvin farm builded the M.E. church of Indianola and was it’s pastor for several years. Friday 7 April 1916

Stockville From the Faber. Mrs. H.J. Alexander died at her home in Stockville Saturday evening of complications surrounding childbirth. She was sick, but a short time and the sadness of her death was a great shock to the community. Viola Philly was born at Emporia, Mississippi, December 19, 1874. She and H.J. Alexander were married April 21, 1916, (paper error must be 1915) and to this union two children were born Maude and Herbert. Departed this life April 8, 1916 at 9:25 p.m. Friday 21 April 1916

Mrs. John Schmidt Dies. The many friends of Mrs. John Schmidt, were shocked Monday morning to learn that she had died at a hospital in Omaha following an operation to remove a tumor. The deceased was a resident of this city for many years, her husband being employed as machinist in the Burlington shops here, a few years ago they moved to Wagner, Nebr., where Mr. Schmidt engaged in farming. The remains were brought here Tuesday night and funeral service were held in St. Patrick’s church Wednesday morning, Rev. Father Kunz officiating, and the services were attended by a large congregation of friends and relatives and all her family. Miss Hattie Schmidt arriving from Washington, D.C., in time. The Republican joins their many other friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family in their irreparable loss of their mother. Friday 21 April 1916

Barnett E. Ashton was born at Paris, Indiana, November 25, 1845, and died at Danbury, Nebraska, April 15, 1916, at the age of seventy years four months and twenty one days. He came to Nebraska with his brother, J.C. Ashton, in 1871, first to Lincoln then to Harlan County, coming to the Beaver Valley in 1873, where he has since remained on the homestead. In 1879 he was united in marriage to Mary Clark who before many months was called home. On November 12, 1885 he was married to Lydia D. Smiley whom with one brother, J.C. Ashton, and two sisters at Paris, Indiana are left to mourn. Friday 28 April 1916

Lulu Grace Allen, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. H. Allen was born in Polk Co., Iowa, the 26^th day of November 1871. Departed this life at 6:10 o’clock Easter morning, April 23^rd, 1916, aged 44 years, 3 months, 27 days. She was married to Luke W. Hayden, March 13^th, 1895. To this union were born 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls all of whom are living. Together with the children, she leaves a husband, a father and mother, 3 sisters and brothers to mourn her departure. Friday 5 May 1916

Mrs. Ira Neel Dies. Last night about 11 o’clock Mrs. Ira Neel passed away at the office of Dr. Duncan, where she came the first of the week for medical treatment. Her condition was considered serious and a consultation of several physicians was had Wednesday. She had been suffering from pains in the back of the head and neck for some time, which became worse and this week she came to consult a physician but was past medical aid and death came to relieve her of her suffering. The deceased is a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Wm. Burns, of this city. The bereaved families have the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in their sorrow. The funeral will be held Sunday in Indianola, where her remains will be interred. Friday 5 May 1916

Hung Himself. Last Thursday afternoon Jacob Unger, committed suicide by hanging himself at his farm near Marion. The deceased lived in McCook many years, but for the past several years has been farming, ill health and consequent financial trouble is thought to have unbalanced his mind which caused him to commit the deed. His body was buried in Longview cemetery in this city, Monday afternoon. Friday 5 May 1916

Michael Finnegan was born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 19, 1845, an enlisted in the U.S. Cav. in 1861 and was mustered out of the service at the close of the war, serving his country three or more years. He then went to Illinois where he was married to Mary J. Bryan in 1875. To this union two children were born, one son, J.A. Finnegan, and one daughter, Mrs. A.J. Crawmer, both of Bartley, who with the wife and four grandchildren survive him. He came to Nebraska with his family in 1884, and settled six miles north of Bartley afterwards moving to Bartley where he resided until his death. Friday 12 May 1916

Marion. From The Enterprise. William Kennedy, whose health has been failing for the past year, was taken worse last Saturday night and suffered intensely until death came to his relief a little after 11 o’clock Tuesday night. He was nearly eighty one year old. Friday 12 May 1916

Obituary. The following obituary of Mrs. Ira Neel, who died Thursday evening of last week, a brief notice of which was published in last week’s Republican, was handed to us for publication: Rose Anne Burns, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. W.P. Burns, was born in Stark County, Illinois, July 22, 1872 died Thursday evening at 11:20, May 4, 1916, aged 40 years, 10 months, 11 days. She was married to Ira Neel March 25, 1896, to which union three children were born, Esther Fay aged 18 years, Vera May aged 16 years and a son who died in infancy. Her husband, the two daughters, father, mother and a sister, Mrs. S.C. Dragoo, of Erie, Colorado, survive her. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church at the age of 18 years and has always been a consistent member since. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church in this city Sunday afternoon, the pastor Rev. Neal Johnson, officiating. The attendance was unusually large, many out of town people being present. The body was taken to Indianola for burial, and was accompanied by about twenty-five auto loads of friends. Friday 12 May 1916

Susan T. Vandervort was born in Iowa, July 22, 1858. Died May 2^nd 1916, age 57 years, 9 months and 10 days. Was united in marriage to Issac Vandervort at the age of 17 years and to this union 10 children were born. Her husband, one daughter and three sons preceded her to the Spiritual Land. She leaves two daughters, four sons, three sisters, and one brother. Friday 12 May 1916

Called Suddenly. Capt. I.H. Wasson Dies Suddenly Last Friday Evening. The sad news of the sudden death of Capt. I.H. Wasson, was a shock to the citizens of McCook which occurred Friday evening about 5 o’clock from heart failure while taking an ostropathis treatment. He had not complained of being unwell and was seemingly in his usual health that day working about his residence on 1^st street west into which he had moved from his farm only about a month ago, and was about the streets greeting friends and acquaintances in his usual genial way. Isaih Hugh Wasson was born October 12, 1842 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Six years later he with his parents, Joseph and Rachel Johnston Wasson, moved to LeClaire, Iowa, going down the Ohio river from Pittsburg to St. Louis then up the Mississippi by steamboat to their new home. He was married there to Sarah E. Lainbach, in December 1870. Two daughters and five sons were born to them, a daughter died at the age of 18 years and a son at 4 years old was drowned in the Mississippi river. He was a playmate in his boyhood at LeClaire of “Buffalo Bill” who lived then near Davenport. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. K., 20^th, Ia., at Davenport, but was rejected on account of being under weight. He then entered the transport department on the Mississippi between Davenport and St. Louis. He continued to follow that business and rose through various positions to that of captain in 1870. He was on the first raft that was taken down the Mississippi by a steam tug boat. He assisted in building the steamboat Moline at Cincinnati, Ohio, and was afterward was master and captain of that boat for twenty-two years. It was afterwards used in Kansas City as an excursion boat and sank in the Ohio river in 1905. He purchased a half section three miles south of McCook in 1880 and lived there until last month when he bought the property at 402 1^st st., West in this city and moved into town. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, brief funeral services were held under the auspices of that order, in the Pade undertaking parlor Monday afternoon, and his body taken that night to LeClaire Iowa where a regular service will be held and his body interred. His widow, daughter, and son Fred Wasson and wife accompanied the remains to their last resting place. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mary W., four sons, C.A., Monroe, Irvin and Fred S., and three brothers. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved and grief stricken family. Friday 12 May 1916

Mrs. Stella Williams was born in New York 1864 and passed this life May the 18^th, 1916, aged 62 years. She came to Red Willow county, Nebraska in 1884. Here she was married and sojourned with her husband until he preceded her to the land beyond, over two years ago. She leaves to mourn her sudden death a father, one brother, and three sisters, besides a host of associates of former years. Friday 19 May 1916

Lebanon. From The Advertiser. After a long illness and several days of intense suffering and pain just preceding death, Mrs. Amos Thomas passed away at her home in Lebanon Monday afternoon, May 15, 1916. Sarah Leighton was born at Knock Mult, Derry county, Ireland October 23, 1845; Died at her home in Lebanon, Nebraska, May 15, 1916 Aged 70 years 6 months and 22 days. When she was 8 years old she came to America with her widowed mother and one sister, now Mrs. Thomas Boyd of Lebanon, making their home in Chicago, Ill. She was united in marriage to Amos Thomas, December 5^th, 1867. To this happy union eight children were born, two sons preceding their mother to the heavenly home, in childhood. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Leslie and Bennie of Lebanon, and four daughters, Mrs. B.A. Johnson, and Mrs. C.F. Waterman of Lebanon and Mrs. Geo. Cress and Mrs. Walter Gresham of Prescott, Arkansas. Friday 26 May 1916

Mrs. Matt Droll Dies. Thursday morning, May 25, 1916, Mrs. Mathew Droll died at her home, in Coleman precinct, northwest of this city, after a long illness. The deceased had lived in Coleman precinct for twenty-seven years. She is survived by her husband, several children, two brothers, and two sisters, all of whom were present at her bedside when she passed away. Katharina Barbara Braun was born near Henry, Marshall county, Illinois, November 26, 1855. She was married to Charles Troendly at Loda, Illinois, in November, 1875. He died in 1878. July 22, 1880 she was married to Mathew Droll at Loda, where they lived until November 1889 when they moved to the farm in Coleman precinct where she lived until her death. The funeral services were held in St. Patrick’s church Saturday morning, Rev. Father A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., officiating, and were attended by a large number of friends and neighbors. The body was laid to rest in Calvary cemetery. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of everyone in the hour of sorrow. Friday 2 June 1916

Mrs. Hoyt Dies. Monday morning, May 29, 1916, Mrs. Lynn Hoyt died in the Co-operative hospital in this city, where she had been taken for an operation. The deceased leaves a husband and three children, the youngest but a few weeks old. Brief services were held in Pade’s undertaking parlors, Monday afternoon, and the body prepared for shipment to Kearney for burial, where it was taken that evening. The bereaved husband and motherless children have the sympathy of all in their loss. Friday 2 June 1916

James J. Hill Dies. James J. Hill, one of the greatest organizers and builders of railroads in this country, died Monday, May 29, 1916, at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota, following an operation for some bowel trouble. The deceased has had control of the Burlington for several years past. He began at the bottom and by his ability, advanced to the top in railroad circles, where his influence was one of dominating factors in the United States. He was always a builder and every road under his control paid the stockholders dividends, and improved in condition and capacity for business. A few years ago he resigned to his son, L.W. Hill the active management of the transportation companies, on account of failing strength. He will be greatly missed in many ways and his work and name will long be remembered. Friday 2 June 1916

Rev. Staff’s Funeral. The funeral of Rev. Carl Staff was held from St. John’s Catholic church Monday morning. There was in attendance a large concourse of sorrowing friends who came to pay tribute to one they had loved, honored and respected. The Office of the Dead was recited before the Solemn Requiem Mass. Fathers Fitzgerald and Sproll were chanters. Father Hahn pronounced the absolution at the grave. Father Hahn Gilroy, McCullough, Sproll and Fitzgerald were pall bearers. Carl Staff was born in Germany, and was aged 43 years. He is survived by one brother, Ferdinand Staff, of Humphreys, Nebraska, and has one brother and sister in Germany. Cambridge Clarion. Friday 2 June 1916

On Monday morning God again sent out an Angel of Death and took from the home of Mr. And Mrs. Adolph Schmidt their youngest daughter after a two weeks illness of pneumonia and measles. Elizabeth was born at Bartley, Nebr., February 20^th, 1904 departed this life May 22^nd 1916, aged 12 years 3 months and 2 days. She leaves to mourn her, a father, mother and seven sisters. Friday 2 June 1916

A Pioneer Has Gone. Oscar Burd was born in Fairbury, Illinois, July 19^th, 1857, and passed away at the home of his son near Trenton, Nebraska, June 2^nd, 1916. He was called to his maker, after a brief illness. Aged 59 years, 11 months and 14 days. He was united to Miss Ellen Schofield at Aften, Iowa, September 27^th, 1881. To this union were born four children; three boys and one girl, all of them living and all were present at the time of his passing away. Two years after his marriage he took up a homestead, and located on the spot where Trenton is today. Although absent for a short time on account of health the family always has made Trenton their home and he has made many friends while he sojourned here below. Trenton Republican Friday 9 June 1916

A Prominent Man Suicides. Illness Bringing on Melancholia the Seeming Cause of the Deed. Makes End Doubly Sure by Taking a Large Dose of Cyanide of Potassium and Shooting Himself Through Head with Small Rifle Causing Death Almost Immediately. Wednesday night about 11:30, J.E Ludwick, furniture dealer while evidently suffering from a sudden aberation, committed suicide in his store by taking what is thought to the be cyanide of potassium, and immediately shooting himself through the head with a 22 caliber rifle, the bullet entering the right side, a little above, and in front of the ear and passing clear through, and out of the opposite side. He died almost immediately. To everyone but three or four of his most intimate friends, and his brothers and sister, it was most unlocked for event that could possible happen for they knew his health had been failing for the past six months and Dr. Kay, his physician, had warned them lately to watch him closely and carefully as he became very despondent at times and his condition might suddenly become critical. The Doctor urged Mr. Ludwick to go with him to Omaha and consult a specialist and two or three times a date had been set, but each time the patient made some excuse and delayed going. For the past six years he and Louis Thorgrimson have been room mates and very intimate friends, both in a business and social way, and Mr. Thorgrimson was one of the few who knew his condition. Dr. Kay having told him and cautioned him to watch for any change. For some time Mr. Ludwick has been going to his room and to bed earlier than his room mate, and when he was not there Wednesday night Mr. Thorgrimson noticed it but began getting ready to retire thinking his companion would be in soon, remembered he had not seen him during the evening at the places he usually went, and then thought of the doctors warning. He immediately dressed and went out to look for him. Going to the store he found it dark, could not find him at any of the restaurants or ice cream parlors, he had not been to the club room nor the K. of P. lodge meeting. He did not wish to needlessly alarm the brothers and sister, so went to Dr. Kay’s home and explained the situation and the Doctor phoned to his sister, Mrs. J.W. Ridenour, where he goes frequently in the evenings but he had not been there. Mrs. Ridenour and her brother Louis Ludwick, came down to the doctor’s home, she stayed there while her brother and Mr. Thorgrimson went out to look for Earl. (missing paragraph due to poor copy). J.E. Ludwick was the son of Mr. And Mrs. J.H. Ludwick, was born in Dallas, Texas, June 11, 1878. They moved here five years later, where he has lived continuously ever since. He graduated from the McCook high school with the class of 1897. He associated himself with his father in the second hand store, and gradually converted the stock into new goods, eventually making it when his father died into a first class furniture store, and has been successful in business. He has been identified with nearly everything that has been for the advancement and betterment of McCook. And for several years has been secretary of the Commercial Club, he was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Masons and other orders, and all that can be learned from these who were intimately acquainted with him and his affairs the only reason they can give is he must have become suddenly insane brought end by his ill health. The brother and sister have the deep and heartfelt sympathy in their sorrow. As we go to press no arrangement have been made for funeral services. Friday 23 June 1916

Again our community is shocked and saddened by the sudden death of one of our number, this time a healthy little boy, taken without a moment’s warning, the result of a gun in the hands of children. Robert Wade and his brother, Howard, aged 12, sons of Mr. And Mrs. Chas. Wade, had gone to the Smith home to get a horse which Mr. E.J. Smith had offered them the use of. Robert left Howard in the buggy to watch the team while he and Jack caught the horse in a lot nearby. Oliver Smith went out fro the house to visit with Howard and the two began fooling with a 22 caliber rifle which Howard had brought with him when the weapon was discharged the bullet entering under Oliver’s eye brow, passed over the left eye ball and under the brain, lodging in the back of his head. Howard says he was sitting in the buggy holding the gun and Oliver was with him and had held of the nozzle when it was discharged. This happened at about 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. The boy was unconscious from the first but lingered until 11 o’clock that night. Friday 23 June 1916

J.R. Showers was born in Erie county, New York, April 17, 1838, in 1889 he moved to Hayes county and settled upon a homestead in Swan Lake precinct and spent the remainder of his life. He answered the call to arms in the great civil war and joined Co. I of the Reg. Illinois Inf., August 5, 1861, and received an honorable discharge September 20, 1864, at Springfield, Illinois. About three years ago a sore came on his mouth which proved to be a cancer. An operation seemed successful but his health broke, and heart trouble was the direct cause of death, which occurred at his home May 18, 1916. Friday 29 June 1916

Lebanon and the surrounding community was shocked and speechless with unbelieving awe and incredibility, when word was passed from one to another Wednesday evening that Bruce Cumming was dead. To those in town this news seemed the more incredulous for it seemed but a short time since many of them had seen Mr. Cumming on the street and he had spent the day in his accustomed manner, he had been ailing slightly for the past week, but it was not known that he was affected seriously and he had been about town as usual during the day having been on the street as late as 4 o’clock in the afternoon upon going to his residence between 4 and 5 o’clock he laid down to rest and from all appearances must have passed peacefully away almost immediately, as the body was cold and stiff in death when Mrs. Cumming went to call him at supper time. Mr. Cumming was one of the first settlers on the Beaver valley in this vicinity, taking up his home on a homestead on the valley east of the present town of Lebanon in the fall of 1874, making his home on the farm and in Lebanon continuously since that time. Beside his farming interests he was associated with The State Bank of Lebanon, being vice president of the institution at the time of his death. He was a man who united sound sense with strong convictions, and a candid out spoken disposition, eminently fitted to mold the elements of pioneer life into form and consistency. He was 67 years of age and a veteran of the war of the Rebellion 1861-65. He is survived by his wife, four sons, Ira and Max of Lebanon, Nebraska, Platie, of Lincoln, and James of Spring View Oregon, three daughters, Mrs. J.W. Adkins of Hotchkiss, Colo., and Mrs. J.H. Stephens and Mrs. T.J. Farrell of Lebanon, three brothers Wm. F. of Lebanon, Link and John of Altoona, Pa., and two sisters, Mrs. Ramser of Omaha and Mrs. Ellen Olson of Republican City. Friday 7 July 1916

Lebanon. From The Advertiser. A large concourse of relatives, friends, neighbors and acquaintances gathered at the J.B. Cumming residence in Lebanon, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock where funeral services over the remains of Mr. Cumming who died suddenly, Wednesday evening, June 28, were held Rev. R.E. Pogue of Ragan conducting the services. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Friday 14 July 1916

Ex-Sheriff Dies. L.M. Higgins Dies Monday in General Hospital. L.M. Higgins, sheriff of Red Willow county from 1900 to 1911, died at the McCook General hospital Monday evening at 10 o’clock of cancer of the liver. About a month ago, Mr. Higgins came down from his farm near Yuma, Colorado, to have an operation performed to relieve him, but he had waited to long for the disease was in such an advanced stage that he was told an operation would bring no relief. Sunday evening he was taken to the General hospital to be taken care of where he died Monday evening. Mr. Higgins was chosen sheriff of the county of election of 1909. He and his opponent, H.L. Peterson, each received 977 votes. According to law twenty-six, gun wads were placed in a box one marked with the initial H. and another one with the initial P. The wad with the initial first drawn on was to be sheriff. The first one drawn bore the initial H. and Mr. Higgins was declared sheriff of the county. He was a candidate again in 1911 but was defeated by the present sheriff, at the primary election. He conducted a cream station here for several years and then moved to his farm near Yuma, Colorado, where he resided up to the time he came here for treatment. Lowell M. Higgins was born in Nemaha County, Nebraska, January 4, 1860, and died at the General hospital in McCook, July 10, 1916, aged 56 years, 6 months and 6 days. His father Johnathan Higgins, his mother and a sister from North Platte, a brother of Fairmont; his wife, three sons, a daughter and husband from Yuma accompanied the body to Cambridge Wednesday morning where it was interred beside a brother who is buried there. Friday 14 July 1916

F.M. Kennedy Dies. F.M. Kennedy died at his home in this city Tuesday after an illness of some length. Mr. Kennedy had been a resident of Red Willow county for more than twenty-five years, homesteading nine miles southeast of McCook in 1889. He was a man of high standing and the friends he has made through all these years sincerely regret his loss. He leaves to mourn his death, a wife, three sons, one daughter, three sisters and five grandchildren. Friday 28 July 1916

Funeral Services. The funeral services for William A. Middleton, who died July 28, 1916, at Selma, California, where he and his wife had been visiting their daughter for several weeks were held in the Methodist church in this city yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, and his body taken to Holdrege this morning for burial under the auspices of the Workman and Odd Fellows lodges of this city, of which he was a member. The attendance was large and the casket was liberally covered with flowers. The body was accompanied from California by Mrs. Middleton and her son, W.A. Middleton, Jr. William Arthur Middleton was born in Millersburg, Illinois, May 15, 1859. Died July 28, 1916, at Selma, California, aged 57 years, 3 months and 13 days. He leaves beside his wife, five daughters and one son; W.A. Middleton, Jr. and Mrs. Ethel Byfield, of Selma, Calif, Mrs. Minnie Tabler of Parlier Calif., Mrs. Florence Brown of Ridgeway, Mo., Mrs. Opal Rhoades, of Marion and Mrs. Maude Williams of Danbury, also three brothers and three sisters. His brother Isaac Middleton, of Wymore, attended the funeral services. Friday 11 August 1916

Anna Burnett Dies. A telegram received here yesterday by Mrs. A.P. Ely from Coy Burnett stated that his sister, Anna, had died suddenly that morning, Thursday, August 10, 1916 and that he, his father and mother would leave there this morning for McCook with the body. The cause of her death was pressure on the brain but no particulars given. If not delayed on the road they will arrive here Sunday night or Monday. Anna has been living in Portland for the past couple of years and has been employed in her brother’s law office. Her parents, Mr. And Mrs. W.B. Burnett and daughter, Frances, have been in Portland for several weeks visiting them, and the sad news is quite a shock to her brother, Darve Burnett, and sister, Mrs. Earl Synderhere, as a letter received from them a day or so ago stated they were all well and having a fine time, and were going boat and auto riding a great deal. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. Friday 11 August 1916

Obituary. W.G. Jones was born in LaFayette, Minnesota, May 19, 1857, peacefully passed away in the General Hospital, McCook, Nebraska, August 3, 1916, aged 59 years, 2 months, 14 days. He grew to manhood in the town of his birth then removed with his parents to Alabama. He then returned to the native city, and afterwards went to Syracuse, Nebraska, to visit a brother, Thomas Jones, and while there he met Miss Ida Branscom, a sister of Mrs. Thomas Jones, whom he married January 7, 1891, at Maywood, Nebraska, Rev. Geo. S. Selby, solemnizing their marriage. They made their home in and around McCook for about four years, then removed to Minnesota, but returned to McCook in 1903, where they made their home up until 1913 when they went West, spending sometime in various places in Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. Mr. Jones began to fail in health in January 1914, and visited various doctors, but at last they pronounced it carcoma cancer, and treated it as such. May 9, 1916, he left Denver, Colorado to go east to visit a daughter, brothers, and sisters, saying he wished to bid them goodbye as he felt his end was near. He enjoyed this visit very much, especially the two weeks he spent at Cedar Lawn Farm at Elwood, with a sister of Mrs. Jones. Some seven weeks ago he came back to McCook and spent the time with relatives and friends until the last week, when he went to the General hospital that he might be more easily cared for, although he was able to help himself almost to the end. He had a family of three children, one daughter, Mrs. Harry C. Doty, of 2019 St. Mary’s Ave., Omaha, and two sons, Willie, of Helena, Montana and Lucius, of McCook, Nebraska. He leaves to mourn his death a devoted wife, who never tired of caring for him, his three children, two brothers, Thomas, of Lincoln, and Dave of Weeping Water, and two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Wenty, of Hastings and Miss Miriam Jones, of Birmingham, Alabama, and many friends. His funeral was conducted by Rev. Neal Johnson and Rev. Louis Hieb, at the M.E. church, at 3 p.m. Friday, August 4, 1916. Interment at River View cemetery. Those attending the funeral were Mr. Thomas Jones of Lincoln, and Mr. And Mrs. H.C. Doty of Omaha, and relatives who reside in and near McCook. Friday 11 August 1916

Funeral of Anne Burnett. The sudden death of Miss Anne Burnett at Portland, Oregon, August 9^th, was a great shock to her relatives and many friends. Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage. The remains were brought to this city for interment, accompanied by the parents and sister Frances Burnett, who had spent the most of the summer in Portland with their children. Also Mr. Coy Burnett and Mrs. Olive Girton, both of Portland, Oregon. The funeral was held at the home of her parents Tuesday afternoon, the Episcopal burial service being conducted by the Rector, Rev. H.J. Johnson. Anne Burnett was born in McCook, Nebraska, November 3^rd, 1892, lived here all her life with the exception of the last few years which were spent in Omaha, and with her brother, Coy Burnett, employed in his law office at Portland. She had expected to be married September 1^st, to Mr. B.M. Burbank, of Cleveland, Ohio. Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. E.G. Bohannan and wife, Mr. And Mrs. Will Downey, Mrs. Geo. Snyder and daughter, of Lincoln; John Burnett and wife of Kearney, Mrs. Geo. Conner and daughter, of Denver. Friday 17 August 1916

William Sharp for many years a resident of Stratton, died last Friday, August 4^th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S.M. Showalter, at Keensburg, Colorado. The remains were brought here on No. 16 Monday morning, and laid to rest in the Stratton cemetery. Mr. Sharp was an employee in the Burlington water service for nearly thirty years, making his headquarters in Stratton most of that time and has a wide acquaintance here. His broken health necessitated his retirement about three years ago and he had been gradually failing till within a few days of the end when he was taken suddenly ill. He was in his seventy-first year, at the time of his death. Mr. And Mrs. Showalter accompanied the remains to Stratton. Friday 17 August 1916

Little Daughter Dies. The little five year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Roy Cadman, Zona, died yesterday afternoon, Thursday, August 24, 1916, after an illness of two weeks. The sincere sympathy of everyone is extended to the sorrowing parents in their bereavement. The time for holding funeral services has not been decided upon at present. Friday 25 August 1916

Little Son Called. Charles William Kelley, the little son of Mr. And Mrs. Charles W. Kelley, died at their home south of town Sunday evening, August 20, 1916, at 6 o’clock after an illness of but a few days, of Cholera infantum. The funeral services were held in St. Albans church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. H.J. Johnson, the rector, officiating, and were attended by many friends of the family. The floral offerings were very numerous and beautiful. The heartfelt sympathy of everyone is extended to the bereaved young parents in their sorrow for the loss of their little son. Friday 25 August 1916

Mrs. E.A. Sexon Dies. Mrs. E.A. Sexon died at her home in Indianola, last Friday, August 18, 1916, after an illness of several months at the age of 74 years 3 months and 14 days. Mary R. Spearman was born May 4, 1842, in Henry County, Iowa, and received her education in the Hones Academy and the Wesleyan University. She joined the Methodist church in 1860. She was married to Thomas Campbell Albertson on September 1, 1864, to which union three children were born, who survive her George O. Albertson, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Mrs. Pearl Maley of Omaha, and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Toledo, Ohio; the son and Mrs. Maley were with her at the time of her death. Mr. Albertson died January 6, 1883. E.A. Sexson, a playmate of hers in their childhood and she were married, January 22, 1903, and she has made her home in this county since then. Short funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Indianola last Friday evening at 7 o’clock, and her body accompanied by her husband, shipped to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, that night for interment in the Spearman family burying ground located on the farm once owned by her parents, and where she was born and spent her girlhood days. The sympathy of their many friends all over the county is extended to the bereaved husband and family in their sorrow. Friday 25 August 1916

Services for Zona Cadman. The funeral services for Zona, the little daughter of Mr. And Mrs. R.V. Cadman who died last Thursday were held in the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. J.W. Croft, officiating, and were attended by many friends of the bereft parents. Friday 1 September 1916

Mrs. Thomas Moore Dies. After a long illness death relieved Mrs. Thomas Moore from her suffering Saturday morning, August 25, 1916, at her home on Fourth street West. Mrs. Moore and her husband came to live in this city several years ago, from Franklin, three of their children living here and she has made many friends during her residence who will miss her greatly. Sarah R. Gibson was born in St. John’s Canada, March 23, 1849. She was married to Thomas Moore, at Ellenburg Depot, New York, January 1, 1867 and came to Nebraska in 1879 and to this city in 1897. Four children were born to them, all of whom survive her: Mrs. E.J. Briggs of Riverton, Mrs. J.H. Garret, R.J. Moore and Fred T. Moore all of McCook. She was a devoted and consistent member of the Methodist church since she was fifteen years of age. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at her late home, at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Neal Johnson, pastor of the Methodist church officiating the church choir sang the hymns, and the services were attended by a large number of friends and neighbors. The floral offering were numerous and beautiful. Her body was laid to rest in Longview cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family in their sorrow. Friday 1 September 1916

Geo. Hartman Hangs Himself. George W. Hartman, who has been failing in health for some time, came home from work Saturday night feeling very despondent over the fact he was no longer able to work, and in a dispirited way told some of his friends he met on the street this fact, which seemed to depress him greatly. He rose early the next morning, before the rest of the family, and went out to the barn on the rear of his lot, 710 West 4^th Street. When breakfast was ready he had not returned to the house and when some of the family went to the barn to look for him, they found him hanging from one of the rafters, dead. In May he was operated upon and has only been able to do but light work since. For years he has been in charge of the pile driver for the Burlington and returned to his duties as foreman Friday, east of here, returning home Saturday, discouraged because he could not stand the work and it is thought his physical condition preyed upon his mind he suddenly became deranged. The deceased was born September 30, 1866, near Osceola, St. Clair county, Missouri. His parents moved to Atlanta, Georgia, a year later, and in 1876 they came to Nebraska, locating on a homestead near Lebanon. In 1886 he began to work for the Burlington in the bridge department and until his death Sunday he has served his employers faithfully in the same line of work. He was married to Miss Florence McCarty, at Eckley, Colorado, August 31, 1893, when they moved to this city where they have lived continuously. Five children were born to them, four of whom survive: John, Florence, Anna and William. Funeral services were held in St. Patrick’s church Wednesday morning, Rev. A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., officiating, and his remains buried in Calvary cemetery. The family have the sincere sympathy of everyone in their sorrow. Friday 3 September 1916

Mrs. King Dies. Mrs. George B. King died Tues. night, September 5, 1916, following child-birth at their rooms in the Commercial hotel. Mr. King, who operates the suitorium in the basement of the Commercial hotel is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. Ira Irene Scott was born in Marion, Illinois, June 21, 1880; was married to George B. King at Beatrice, Nebraska, October 27, 1915. They moved to this city in November of the same year. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Pade’s undertaking parlors, Rev. Neal Johnson officiating and her body interred in Longview cemetery. Mrs. Stewart of Freeport, Illinois a sister of the deceased was present at the funeral. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband. Friday 8 September 1916

Buried Baby Here. Mr. Ed Schmidt, of Lincoln, arrived here Wednesday with the remains of their little daughter, Elizabeth Lillian, who died at their home in Lincoln, Monday night, September 4, 1916, aged one year. Services were held in St. Patrick’s church here and interment made in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Schmidt was unable to come. Mr. And Mrs. Schmidt lived here for many years and have a host of friends in and around McCook who sympathize with the bereaved young parents. Friday 8 September 1916

George Jarvis died very suddenly Monday morning of heart failure. It was a great shock to the community. He has been long and honorable known here. Relatives were notified at a distance who came at once. Friday 22 September 1916

Joe McKiver Dies. The many friends of Joseph McKiver, of Indianola, will be surprised and shocked to learn of his death which occurred at his home in Indianola about noon Tuesday, September 19, 1916, after an illness of but a day. Mr. McKiver was up here and seemed to be in his usual health, but a couple of days before his death. We understand the cause of his death was some bowel trouble. Friday 22 September 1916

Death’s Sudden Call. Milt. R. Osborn Died Suddenly Last Night From Heart Failure While Doing His Evening Chores. Another Old Citizen Gone. Milt. Osborn died suddenly of heart failure last evening, about 6:30 o’clock, while feeding his horses and cows at his barn two blocks west of his residence. He went to the barn just before six o’clock, stopping at his home to get the pail to milk the cows. Not coming back at the usual time, his son, Marshal, who came home for supper about 7 o’clock, went over to help him, he did not see or hear him around the barn, and started to go up to the hay loft to look for him and discovered him sitting in the manger at the foot of the ladder, and while his body was still warm his life had passed away. Dr. Kay was called and came immediately, but too late to render any aid. Mr. Osborn was a strong, rugged man who was never sick, and but few knew he had been complaining. His first attack was a week ago yesterday while cutting corn, but he had seemingly recovered since. He was well and favorably known all over Southwestern Nebraska and especially here, where he has lived for the past quarter of a century. Robert Milton Osborn was born at St. Mary’s, Ohio, July 23, 1853. He was married in Orleans, Nebraska, to Miss Laura Muirheid, January 1, 1881, to which union five children were born, two, the eldest and youngest, Marshal R., and Mrs. John Dunbar, both of this city, with his wife survive him. He was employed in the Burlington round house at Oxford for a year or more and was promoted to fireman in 1892, when he moved to this city. About a year afterward he and J.S. McBrayer bought the White Line Transfer from Wm. Anderson, and later he bought his partner’s interest and continued the business for a number of years, selling it in 1908. He was a kind, generous man, liked by nearly everybody, and his genial, friendly, smiling greeting will be greatly missed by everyone. Funeral services will be held at his late home Sunday afternoon at three o’clock. Friday 22 September 1916

Buried Baby Here. The many friends of Mr. And Mrs. C.W. Britt here learned with much sorrow that their little baby died this week at their home in St. Joseph, Missouri, and they brought its body here Wednesday and interred it to their lot in the cemetery here. The sincere sympathy of all in this community is extended to the bereaved parents. Friday 6 October 1916

October 1 the wires were ringing with the news that Guy Garlick had been hurt at his ranch at Limon, Colorado, and had been taken to a Denver hospital. Later in the day came the message that he was very low and this morning we were grief stricken to hear that he had passed away. Guy Garlick was one of our former prominent teachers, later taking up farming and at one time conducted the St. Ann store. He was a graduate of the Curtis high school. In all the communities where he has resided he was a prominent social and church member. In June 1904 he was married to Miss Elda Somerville of McCook. To this union has been born three girls and one boy who all survive him. To these bereaved ones the many friends here extend their tenderest sympathy. Guy was on a silo and in some way fell on a pitchfork which caused his untimely death. He was born in Hall county, Nebraska, December 4, 1879. He was the oldest son of Henry Garlick. Fred Garlick and Mrs. J.M. Somerville, mother of Mrs. Garlick, started to Denver Sunday afternoon. The remains will be shipped to Limon, Colorado, where interment will take place tomorrow. Besides his wife and children, Mr. Garlick leaves a sister and brother and two uncles, Fred Garlick of this place and Frank Garlick of Oregon. Friday 13 October 1916

May Ludwig Dies. Olive May Ludwig, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. E.J. Ludwig, who live five miles southwest of town, died Sunday afternoon, October 15, 1916, of typhoid fever at her home. Deceased was born March 22, 1901 in Butler county, Nebraska. Her parents moved to this county near Marion in February, 1907, and later moved to the farm where they now reside. May attended the public high school in this city and was in the sophomore class. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church in this city Tuesday afternoon and were attended by many of their neighbors and by friends from Marion. Rev. J.S. Beem pastor of the Christian church officiated at the services both in the church and at the grave in Longview cemetery. The high school class of which May was a member attended the services in a body. The sincere sympathy of everyone is extended to the sorrowing family in their bereavement. Friday 20 October 1916

Rev. D.L. McBride Dies. The many friends of Rev. D.L. McBride in this city and vicinity where he lived for many years, were shocked by the news last Friday evening that he had died that day at his home in Liberty, Nebraska, after an illness from heart failure. Mr. McBride was pastor of the Baptist church here for several years, and had farmed and preached north of this city in Frontier county, and had many friends at every place he had lived. Daniel L. McBride was born December 31, 1849, in the State of Pennsylvania; died at his home in Liberty, Nebraska, Friday, Oct. 13, 1916, at the age of 66 years, 10 months, 12 days. His mother’s death occurring while he was a boy of ten he began immediately to wage the battle of life. He served as a sailor for several years and at the age of fifteen enlisted in the army of his country with Company G., 213^th. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. At the close of the war, after finishing a course in the Wyoming Institute of Delaware, he began life as a public servant in the schools of Stonington, Ill., and at the same time hearing the voice of his Master began preparation for entering the ministry. Being ordained as minister of Christ in 1874 he continued in the service with the loss of two services on account of personal disability through a ministry of 45 years, and over a pastorate consisting of Central Illinois and the southern half of Nebraska. He came to the end of his days in the way and manner of his expressed wish in the place and with the people with whom he loved to live and associate. At the age of twenty-three he was married to Mary Bellamy of Stonington, Ill. Six children were called home before him, three of these dying in infancy. He is survived by the wife of his youth and eight children. Mrs. Hannah Hayden of Colo., Mrs. Emma Vasey of Kansas, Fred of Colo., Lewis of Atlanta, Howard of Kansas, Susie, Ruth and Margaret at home in Liberty, Nebr., who await the time of reunion with father. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church at Liberty, Nebraska of which he was pastor, Monday afternoon, October 16. Some of his friends in this city attended the services. Friday 20 October 1916

Mrs. Charles Allen Dies. The many friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Charles Allen were pained to hear of her death which occurred Monday, November 6, 1916. Few knew she was ill and all were shocked to hear of her death which was caused by blood poisoning after a short illness. Edna Ethel Sheridan was born August 1881 at Naponee, Nebraska. She came to this county with her parents, Mr. And Mrs. I.A. Sheridan, in 1889, they locating in Indianola. She graduated from the high school there in 1898, and taught in the schools of that town until her marriage to Mr. Charles Allen, July 3, 1904. Two children were born to this union, Edna, now 8 years old and Virgil, aged 4 years, both of whom with her husband survive her. Mrs. Allen was an excellent wife, mother, daughter, and friend, one who will be greatly missed not only be her immediately family but by all who knew her. The funeral services were held in St. Alban’s Episcopal church of which she was a communicant. Rev. H.J. Johnson, the rector, officiating and her body laid to rest in Longview cemetery. Her parents, Mr. And Mrs. I.A. Sheridan of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, O.C. Sheridan, of Wray, Colo. An uncle, Miss Maud Sheridan, of Holdrege, a cousin, and Mr. And Mrs. Frank Allen, of Wilcox, Mrs. C.L. Rector, of Burwell, and Mrs. Dora McPherson, of Calloway, were present at the funeral and many of her friends from Indianola and this city attended the services. The heartfelt sympathy of everyone goes out to the little ones bereft of a loving and devoted mother and to the husband, and parents in their deep sorrow. Friday 10 November 1916

John Calkins, one of the early settlers of Gerver precinct, shot himself through the head, instantly killing himself at his home five miles north and four miles west of Marion shortly after six o’clock on Monday, Oct. 30^th. He had been helping his son Henry and a hired man do some grading around his residence and seemed in his usual health and spirits up till quitting time that evening when he told the boys to quit and get ready for supper. He then went into the house where his wife was at work, passed through the kitchen, took a revolver from the dresser, shot the mirror to pieces and sent a bullet through the draws of the dresser and then placed the weapon to his temple and shot himself. Mr. Calkins was 73 years of age and an old soldier. Friday 10 November 1916

Marion From The Enterprise. Mrs. Ellen Plumb, who has been so poorly for several weeks, and confined to her bed the past few days, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. T.J. Dimmitt, at 1:45 a.m., Wednesday Nov. 1, 1916, aged 74 years 8 months and 26 days. Friday 10 November 1916

Veteran Conductor Dies. C.E. Pope Died Suddenly of Heart Failure Last Saturday Evening. Charles E. Pope, who run one of the first trains into this city and has been in continuous service on this division ever since it has been completed was stricken suddenly by death Saturday evening about 9 o’clock, while getting ready for his run on No. 6, that night, at the home of James Stokes, where he rooms when at this end of his run. He had spent most of the afternoon with A.G. Bump, who is laid up with rheumatism, and ate supper with him and left there in good spirits to get ready to take out his train. He had arranged his supplies, etc. in his valise and went to the bath room. Mr. And Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. Pratt heard a noise in the bath room but thought no more of it until Mr. Pratt came home and noticed the light in the bath room when he and Mr. Stokes investigated and found Mr. Pope dead. He leaves a widow, two daughters, a son, a brother, and many friends to mourn his sudden death. His body was taken to Denver Sunday afternoon and was accompanied by Mr. And Mrs. Clell Pope, Conductors V.H. Solliday and G.W. Willetts and M.O. McClure. The funeral services were held in the Olinger mortuary at Denver Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, and were attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Albert A. Tanner, and is said to have been a most beautiful and befitting one, full of sentiment, inspiration, and condolence to those near and dear to the deceased. After the chapel services the remains were borne to the beautiful Crown Hill Cemetery, where the Masonic funeral rites were conducted by Hilands Lodge No. 5, A.F. & A.M. The acting pall bearers of that lodge were George Tyler, Nathan B. Saunders, A.J. Aste, and Fred Danielson; from No. 24, Ed E. Cudney, and from No. 86, H. Balerus. The honorary Knights Templar escort consisted of Carl J. Jernberg and G.H. Hollister, of Cyrene Commandery, Red Cloud; George Willetts, Jr., Aaron G. King, Morton Adams, and Garnett A. Bash, of St. Johns Commandery, McCook, assisted by many Sir Knights of Highland Commandery, under the direction of Sir Knight Sampson. Among others from McCook who were in attendance were: Dare Kenyon, G.E. Chipman, W.H. Dungan, M.T. Brown, John Morris, Mr. And Mrs. Clell Pope, Mrs. Geo. Willetts, and T.E. McCarl. Long will the cherished memory of Charles E. Pope be retained among his most intimate friends and coworkers, a man among men. His 30 years service as a passenger conductor on the Burlington in a measure shows the high and efficient man that he was. His kind and jovial disposition entwined his friendship into the hearts of all who knew him. The heartfelt sympathy of the many friends of the deceased are extended to the bereft family in their sorrow. Friday 10 November 1916

Mrs. Rose Harrison Dies. Mrs. Rose H. Harrison, of Box Elder, died Tuesday, November 14, 1916, at the home of Peter Nelson in this city, having arrived there but half an hour before with her daughter on their return home from a trip to Illinois. She was taken sick suddenly and a physician summoned but died in about half an hour. Martha J. Tipswood was born January 25, 1855, in Effington, Illinois. She was married to Reese H. Harrison April 6, 1876, and they moved to this county and located in Box Elder precinct in 1882, where they have since lived. Three children were born to them, two of whom, John and Miss Carrie, with her husband survive her. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church here yesterday afternoon, Rev. H.C. Sidel, officiating and the remains taken to Box Elder for burial. Friday 17 November 1916

Jesse Clark was born in Lee county, West Virginia, July 2, 1844, and departed this life at his home in Stratton, Nebraska, November 11^th, 1916, aged 72 years, 4 months and 9 days. When 7 years of age he moved with his parents to Iowa. On August 15, 1866 he was joined in marriage to Miss Marry Hicks of Unionville, Ia. She lived but 9 years and departed this life, August 18, 1875. To this union four children were born. He was married to Alice Roby, of Centerville, Iowa, April 6, 1876. Two daughters, who died in infancy, and George W., of Stratton, were born to them. He is survived by his wife and four sons. Friday 24 November 1916

Wallace G. Morton was born in Covington, Ky., December 9^th, 1848, died at his home in Los Angeles, Calif., October 28, 1916, from heart trouble. He was married to Mary Todd Ware in Vicksburg, Miss., May 29, 1876, where they lived until July, 1887, when they moved to Stratton, Nebraska, moving to Los Angeles in February, 1914, for the benefit of his health. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and five children. Friday 24 November 1916

Born - to Mr. And Mrs. Bert Gotchall, Sunday morning November 19 a girl. The threads of life were frail and the little one passed away shortly after its birth. Friday 1 December 1916

A message was received yesterday by George J. Dold, Master of the local Masonic lodge, announcing the death of James K. Young, at his home near Woodward, Oklahoma, death occurring at ten o’clock yesterday morning. Mr. Young was one of the early settlers of this county living east of Stockville. Friday 8 December 1916

From Wireless Pole Caused Death of Lyle Fisher. Saturday evening about 5 o’clock Lyle Fisher, Francis McAdams, Sheldon Siedel, Harold Search, Frank Rider and Guy Bowen were on the roof of the high school to fix the pulley on top of the pole used to raise and lower the wires. The pole is made of two lengths of cast iron pipe, the top one smaller than the bottom one screwed together and held in place by guy wires. Lyle had climbed to the top when one of the guy wires broke, and the pole began to sway with his weight. He slid part way down the section when it broke at the place where it was screwed into the lower section, and he fell to the roof of the building, a distance of about thirty feet, alighting on the base of his spine, resulting in injuries to the spinal column and frightful internal injuries. Rev. H.C. Sidel who was in the yard at his home just south of the school building saw him fall; rushed into the house and phoned for Dr. D.J. Reid, who went to the school house immediately. With the aid of the boys, Rev. Sidel and Dr. Reid carried the unfortunate and unconscious boy down to an auto and he was taken to the General hospital, where everything possible was done for him but death came a few minutes after 9 o’clock without his regaining consciousness. The tragic death of this young boy is felt greatly in this community and the heartfelt sympathy of everyone goes out to the grief stricken parents in their sorrow. Lyle, was the only son of Mr. And Mrs. C.A. Fisher, of this city. He was a member of the junior class of the high school and was popular among his school mates and teachers and his untimely end cast a gloom over the school. Lyle William Fisher was born September 11, 1890, at Wauneta, Nebraska. With his parents he went to Colorado where they lived in Glenwood Springs until 1906, when they came to McCook, where they have since resided. In early youth he yielded to the influences of religion and united with the Methodist Episcopal church which he was a member at the time of his decease. He leaves his father, his mother and one sister, Mrs. Sydney Viersen. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the junior class attending as a body and the pall bearers were: Guy Bowen, Harold Search, Frances McAdams, Frank Rider, Sheldon Seidel and James White. The floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful. Rev. H.C. Seidel officiated. Friday 15 December 1916

F.M. Dutt Dies. After an illness of about three weeks Floyd M. Dutt died last Friday night, December 8, 1916 from a complication of typhoid fever, bowel and kidney trouble, the end coming unexpectedly from hemorrhages. While it was known by his friends he was sick, it was not thought by them he was dangerously so, until a couple of days before his death. He has been in the employ of the Burlington railroad here for about ten years, and at the time of his death was a fireman. He was popular with his associates and fellow workmen. He is survived by his wife and son, Max, his father, a brother and his sisters. Floyd M. Dutt was born in Vextabury, Michigan, May 15, 1885, where he grew to manhood. In 1905 he went to Galesburg, Illinois, and soon after came to McCook, where he has since lived, except for about a year spent in Alma Michigan. He was married to Miss Clara Anton, May 1, 1907. He joined the Methodist church of this city in 1908, was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Fireman and of the Degree of Honor lodges of McCook. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. H.C. Sidell, officiating and were largely attended. Interment was made in Longview cemetery. Friday 15 December 1916

Henry McKean who was taken to Ingleside in September, died Tuesday at 1:30 after a serious illness of four days. A.J. Crawmer went down Tuesday evening and prepared the body for shipment, shipping it back here on No. 5 last night for burial. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:00 at the M.E. church. Mrs. McKean and Madge came in from Schuyler last night. Friday 15 December 1916

Obituary. Caroline Droll was born on April 13, 1878, at Loda, Illinois. With her parents she came to the west where they made their home near McCook, Neb., in 1889. She was married to Bernhard Koetter on April 19, 1898; and she was the mother of eight children, one of whom died in early childhood. Mrs. Koetter was converted during the Lowery meetings in the early winter of 1916 and united with the M.E. church of which she was a member at the time of her death. She was sick but for a brief period, and then no danger of any kind was feared, but on Friday night, after spending the evening in pleasant conversation with her husband and family, she was suddenly stricken. Medical aid was immediately summoned but shortly after midnight on Saturday morning, December 16, she passed to Eternity to be with her God. She leaver her husband, six sons, one daughter, her mother, two brothers, and five sisters. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the M.E. church, the Rev. H.C. Sidel, officiating, and the church choir furnishing the music. Interment was in the Longview cemetery. Communicated. Friday 22 December 1916

Matt Droll Dies. Matt Droll, a well known and successful farmer died at his home Monday, December 25, 1916, after a long illness. Deceased came to this county from Illinois about twenty-five years ago, and was one of the most prominent farmers in this vicinity, and widely known in this part of the state. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic church Wednesday morning, Rev. A.H. Kunz O.M.I. Officiating and burial was made in Calvary cemetery. Friday 29 December 1916

Death of Julia A. Barnes. After an illness dating fro July 1^st, when she fell breaking her left hip, Mrs. Julia Anna Barnes died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.J. Mitchell, in Deshler, Nebraska, early Sunday morning, December 24, 1916. Her remains were brought to Indianola, where they were laid to rest beside those of her husband, James Barnes, and son, Albert H. who died while holding the office of treasurer of this county. Mrs. Barnes came to Red Willow county about 1877 to join her husband who had taken up a homestead north of Indianola, since then her residence has been in this county. Julia Anna Rose, was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, near what is now known as Grove City, December 26, 1831. She was married to James Barnes, October 12, 1854, to which union were born four children, Mary, Charles W., Albert H., and Tillie M., and is survived by Charles W. of McCook and Mrs. E.J. Mitchell, of Deshler, Nebraska. She was the last of her family to pass away. Mrs. Barnes had been an invalid for over half a century but with all her pain and suffering showed to the world and her family only the bright side, and will always be remembered by those who knew her best as a strong, loving, christian woman. She was well known to many of the early settlers in this county, and all who knew here were her friends. Funeral services were held in the Congregational church at Deshler, Sunday afternoon. Friday 29 December 1916

“Aunt Mary” Sawhill Dies. Miss Mary Sawhill, who has lived with her sister, Mrs. M. Oyster, for many years, passed away early Tuesday, at her home after a short illness. Mary Jane Sawhill was born in Washington, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1844. When but a girl she joined the United Presbyterian church at Cambridge, Ohio. When her sister, Mrs. Oyster, and family moved to McCook in 1889 “Aunt Mary,” as everyone knew her, came with them, and has been an almost indispensable member of the family through storm and sunshine ever since. She died Dec. 26^th, 1916 aged 72 years, 2 months, and ten days. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Margaret Oyster, one brother, Findley Sawhill, of Edgerton, Kansas, and 15 nieces and nephews, of whom those living in McCook are: Mrs. L. Suess, Mrs. S. Bolles, and Howard Oyster. These and a host of friends mourn the loss of one who lived not for herself, but to help others. Funeral services were held at her late home, yesterday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Louis Heib, of the Congregational church officiating, and her body laid to rest in Longview cemetery. Friday 29 December 1916