Their Golden Wedding - Wednesday of this week will be the 50^th or golden wedding anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Clark of 405 East B street. They will observe the event and friends are invited to call from 2 to 9 p.m., at their home. Grandpa and Mrs. Clark have for many years lived in our city, where they are known and beloved by many. No doubt this rare and happy event in their lives will be made memorable to them by the visits and well wishes of scores of friends. The Tribune anticipates with hearty congratulations. Monday 12 Mar 1917

Fifty Years of Wedded Life Was Celebrated - By Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Clark, Wednesday of This Week - Wednesday was a memorable day in the life calendar of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Clark, in the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary-a half century of happy wedded life. From 2 to 9 o’clock p.m., about 80 relatives and friends participated in a reception at the Clark home, 405 east B street. Grandpa Clark was feeling rather better than usual, and the occasion was thus made the more pleasurable to all. Refreshments were served at a large table during the reception, yellow carnations being the table decoration, and yellow the cake and ice cream color. Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Potter, and Mrs. Dwyer assisted in the serving of refreshments to the numerous guests. A purse of $50.00 in gold was a special token of friends to the esteemed couple. There were several other handsome gifts. Mrs. H.J. Cox was in charge of the victrola and Mrs. F.A. Munden of the guest book. M.J. Clark was born July 3, 1830, in Livingston county, New York. His bride, Mary Harris is a native of Illinois. They were married in Bremer county, Iowa, March 14, 1867. They came to McCook on the 25^th day of March, 1891. Mr. Clark was engaged in the livery business here until his retirement from business several years since. Two children, Mrs. B.F. Bowen and Abner Clark, were born to them. There are four grandchildren. The affair was one of the keenest mutual pleasure to Mr. and Mrs. Clark and to their relatives and numerous friends. Thursday 15 Mar 1917

Their Golden Wedding - The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ellis was appropriately celebrated at their commodious farm house in Gerver precinct on Wednesday afternoon, June 27, 1917. About forty relatives and friends were present to help this hale and hearty old couple commemorate this happy occasion which so few “contracting parties” ever live to enjoy. The bride and groom were remarried by the same party who officiated at their silver wedding 25 years ago, namely, J.E. Dodge, of Marion. (By what authority, Joe?) The supper was a bounteous one with all kinds of dainty eatables, including the big golden cake and one especially for the bride. Those present from afar were Mrs. Mollie Houchin and three children of Elliott, Ia., and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Van Nortwick, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. J.H. Relph, of Monrovia, Calif. Those from neighboring towns were Mrs. Rebecca Relph of McCook, Grandma Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. David Goodenberger and daughter, Clementine, of Cedar Bluffs, Kans., and J.E. Dodge and wife of Marion. Mrs. Martin Nilsson, of Tekoa, Wash., had planned to be present, but failed to live up to her expectations. Samuel Ellis, age 74 years, and his wife, a few years younger, are remarkably well kept and sturdy. Uncle Sam served over two years in the civil war and has lived the life of a frontiersman in Red Willow county, which we know is no soft snap, yet he is still in the harness and is using the sweat pads far in excess of the breeching. He put in 140 acres of wheat last fall and 54 acres of corn this spring. Has cared for the corn crop single handed and helped his son, Alex, tend his crop. Now where can you ever find another man like Uncle Sam Ellis? Mrs. Ellis has recently had a very severe illness, but we are pleased to learn she is now feeling like herself again. The Enterprise congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Ellis on their being able to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary and hopes to record others, up even to the diamond, or seventy-fifth. Long live the Ellis. Marion Enterprise Monday 16 Jul 1917

Golden Wedding Anniversary - The 50^th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Premer of north of Bartley was celebrated at their home, Oct. 5. Children, great grand children, grand children and other relatives to the number of about 50 anticipated in the notable occasion bringing congratulations and gifts to this worthy couple in observance of their half century of happy wedded life. A sumptuous dinner was an item worthy of mention in this connection, and music, conversation and social intercourse made the event complete. A group photo of members of the company will be a memento of the day. Mr. and Mrs. Premer came to Red Willow county from Portland, Indiana, in the month of March, 1883, locating on the homestead near Bartley, where they still reside. They are fortunate in that their four children reside in their neighborhood and were all among those present at the anniversary celebration: Mrs. William Wight, Mrs. Perry Kennison, Mrs. James Trissell, Frank Premer. Monday 15 Oct 1917

Diamond Wedding Celebration - Seventy-five years wedded and still attached to one another as much as in their younger days, Mr. and Mrs. William Weygint, 97 and 95 years of age, respectively, were yesterday celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary with friends and relatives at the home of their daughter, Mrs. I.J. Starbuck, 224 Eighth East Street. Mr. and Mrs. William Weygint were born in New York state and married there. The bridegroom was 22 years of age and the bride 20 when they went to the altar. When the civil war came on Mr. Weygint and his eldest son joined the American army and went to the front. The ladies of the Reynolds circle and the Grand Army last night assisted in the celebration at the Starbuck home. Many of the old comrades of the aged couple called to pay their respects upon the unusual occasion. Mrs. Starbuck, the daughter, is the wife of I.J. Starbuck, bailiff in Judge Brown’s division of the Third district court. Salt Lake City Daily Monday 26 Nov 1917

Enlistments - From McCook - George Evett, Elmer Vandervort, Ed Jirak, Lawrence Post, Clifford Zike, H.D. Brooks, Also one from Arapahoe; one from Curtis. Thursday 10 May 1917

Army and Navy Enlistments - R.A. (Jack) Gardner, James (Dick) George, Frank Jeffries, W.A. Brenton, and Lawrence Stampe went down to Omaha, last Friday, to enlist for service. Frank Jeffries enlisted in the army as a musician; the other boys were applicants for navy service. Dick George failed to pass the required examination; as also did R.W. Harr, who sought to enter the navy a week or so ago. Thursday 24 May 1917

Union soldiers buried in Riverview: Ed M. Farnsworth; W.M. Irwin; J.B. McCabe; J.B. Farnsworth; Franklin Weaver; D.A. Clements; C. Turner; M.B. Brown; Smith Gordon; David Keithley; Moses Battershall; R.S. Cooley; Geo. E. Fox; T.M. Scott; E.H. Conrad; Joseph Rushong; Lyman Miller; W.H. Benjamin; G.H. Simmerman; Orlando Curtis; Martin Yager; Wm. X. Johnson; Andrew Phillips; Wiley Matthews; Dr. A.J. Thomas; Thos. J. Pate; Abraham W. Shaff; Samuel Snoke; J.W. Proctor; Chester Ward; John Williams; John D. Gerver; Peter Groves; W.H. Smith; Jacob Steinmetz; Wm. H. Cratty; John F. Porter; ___ Reynolds; John Rowland; B.F. Olcott; W.S. Hamilton; Wm. Long; V. Franklin; Sidney Dodge; Peter Creager; A.C. Nettleton; Wm. P. Burns; Geo. W. Dillon; Howard H. Mitchel; A.C. Harlan.

Union soldiers buried in Longview: Dr. A.P. Welles; T.B. Walker; H. H. Berry; Henry Walker; John McCarl; Simeon Billings; A.J. Fenimore; John Calkins; John H. Yarger.

Confederate - Brig. Gen. Robert R. Stewart. Thursday 31 May 1917

Volunteers Now Number 24 - Captain Davis Has Signed Up That Number to Date - The efforts of Captain Davis and McCook citizens to secure volunteers to a company at this place for the proposed 6^th regiment, N.N.G. have resulted in the signing up of 24 young men of this city and Indianola. The enrollment follows; three names being omitted by request: Volunteers: Dr. R.H. Gatewood, McCook; Arthur G. Gilbert, McCook; Ivan H. Quigley, Indianola; John T. Mackey, McCook; William H. Miesen, McCook; Sidney R. Hubert, McCook; Frank F. Cisar, Indianola; George L. Mackey, McCook; Dale S. McBride, Indianola; Clarence Emerson, McCook; Clifford R. Lindbeck, McCook; Milton H. Conery, McCook; William W. Trehal, McCook; Charles E. Houlihan, McCook; Phillip E. Bush, McCook; Walter V. Campbell, McCook; James L. George, McCook, Ora A. Clopton McCook; J.E. Stiles, McCook; Harvey L. Lyon, McCook; Samuel C. Murphy, McCook. Captain O.E. Davis of Auburn, Nebraska, who is in charge of the recruiting station, advises that he must have 25 more volunteers at once and this necessity is urged upon the young men of McCook and Red Willow county. Remember, physically able men of ages 18 to 45 years are wanted. Do your bit. Thursday 28 Jun 1917

As To The McCook Company - The strenuous efforts made last week to secure volunteers for the organization of a national guard company at McCook resulted in the enrollment of 21 young men. Captain O.E. Davis of Auburn, Dr. R.H. Gatewood of our city, and members of the McCook Commercial club did valiant service in this effort. The following named young men are to be warmly commended for volunteering: Walter Greenway, McCook; Lawrence F. Dalton, Stockville; Francis O’Rourke, Culbertson; Frederick R. Brown, McCook; Chris Hansen, McCook; Merlyn Cox, Grand Island; Marion D. Silvernail, Indianola; Harold McMillen, McCook. This number does not come up to full requirements and the status of the proposed company organization will not be known until word is received officially from the war department. Monday 2 Jul 1917

Are Only Four Men in the First Call, September 5 Will Leave McCook on 16, Thursday Morning, September 6, For Fort Riley, Kansas - The local exemption board of Red Willow county has received orders from Washington to call the following named four men to report to the local board in McCook, by three p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 1917, to leave on train No. 16, following morning, September 6, 1917, for camp and training at Fort Riley, Kansas: Fred L. Holmberg, McCook; Charles Roy Hendershot, Indianola; L.J. Hampton, McCook; Asa A. Wolfe, Indianola. Those named as alternates for the above four, and who are to appear in McCook on Wednesday, September 5, are: Philip K. Kautz, Culbertson; Mathias H. Colling, Indianola. The order contains the following list of names in the order printed. From them will be taken in order the remainder of the quota on the future dates, September 15 and 29: Milton Homer Conery, McCook; Clifton Thomas Brown, Indianola; Albert Gillen, McCook; Emmett Trosper, Indianola; Joe Adam Offner, McCook; Charles Foster Edwards, McCook; Griffith Robert Knowles, McCook; Carl Julius Goetz, Bartley; Charles Francis Suiter, Indianola; Caleb Carl Osborn, Danbury; Edward Burr Gold, McCook; John Brumgard, McCook; Albert Francis Harrison, Indianola; Roy Ricketts, McCook; Walter Oscar Nothnagel, McCook; Clarence Littlewood, McCook; Isaac K. Atkinson, McCook; Clarence Vern Rouch, McCook; William John Heinz, Bartley; Thomas George Keegan, Indianola; Ralph Zicafoose, McCook; Paul H. Couse, McCook; William Kettering, Lebanon; Melvin Earl Wight, Bartley; Lee Oscar Vandervort, Indianola, Carl William Anderson, Holdrege; Earl E. Johns, McCook; Fred Messinger, Cedar Bluffs, Kan.; Walter John Schultz, McCook, John Theo Ames, McCook; George Albert Hillman, McCook; Jesse Wisehart Hawkins, McCook; Howard James Carr, McCook; John Will Trenchard, Cambridge; John A. Solbert, Marion; Leonard Thos. Waterman, Lebanon; Howard Robert Garrett, McCook; Charles McKinley Austin, McCook; Archie Wing, Indianola; Jacob A. Unger, Cedar Bluffs, Kan.; Wm. Floyd Gollehon, McCook; Thos. Fraley Ward, Cedar Bluffs, Ks.; Alfred Clark Cheney, Indianola; Chester S. McKinzie, McCook; Ernest Albert Fritchie, Danbury; F.B. McDonald, Indianola; Otto Ebert, McCook; Walter Lee Connett, McCook; Abe L. Marusee, McCook; Franklin O. McClure, McCook; Tony Willis Weskamp, Indianola; Harry E. Gockley, Danbury; Charles M. Anderson, McCook; Samuel H. Russell, McCook; Thomas Lee Roy Reeves, Lebanon; Martin Bergin, Indianola; Harvey L. Lyon, McCook; Henry Jost Damm, Bartley; Robert Benton Reisher, McCook. Monday 3 Sep 1917

The Second Quota Are Off - The Boys 32 in Number Departed for Their Cantonment This Morning - Notwithstanding the early hour of departure, there were over a hundred persons present at the depot at 5 o’clock, this morning, when the second quota of draft boys departed for Fort Riley, Kansas, where they will arrive at 8 o’clock this morning. The second quota boys were in charge of Blaine G. Dutton on the journey to Camp Funston, this morning. Red Willow county’s second quota of 32 men left at 5:00 o’clock this morning for Camp Funston. The list is as follows: Phillip H. Kautz, Culbertson; Mathias H. Colling, Indianola; Milton Homer Conery, McCook; Clifton Thomas Brown, Indianola; Albert Gillen, McCook; Emmett Trosper, Indianola; Joe Adam Offner, McCook; Edward H. Moore, McCook; George A. Ray, Jr., McCook; Charles Foster Edwards, McCook; Griffith Robert Knowles, McCook; Carl Julius Goetz, Bartley; Stanley W. Fallick, McCook; Charles Francis Suiter, Indianola; Blaine G. Dutton, McCook; Caleb Carl Osborn, Danbury; John J. Langdon, McCook; Edward Burr Gold, McCook; Rodburn L. Simmons, McCook; Robert Benton Reisher, McCook; Roy Ricketts, Mcook; John Brumgard, McCook, Albert Francis Harrison, Indianola; Walter Oscar Nothnagel, McCook; Clarence Littlewood, McCook; Isaac K. Atkinson, McCook; Clarence Vern Rouch, McCook; William John Heinz, Bartley; Thomas George Keegan, Indianola. Thursday 20 Sep 1917

Left for Fort Riley this A.M. - Red Willow County’s Third Quota Will Reach Their Cantonment This Evening - This morning at 5:05 o’clock, Red Willow county’s third quota, 32 men, left for their cantonment at Fort Riley. Notwithstanding the early hour of departure, many were at the station to bid them goodbye and Godspeed. They were another fine bunch of Red Willow county’s young manhood caller into training for war service for our country: Albert R. Schneider, Indianola; Boyd B. Abbott, Cedar Bluffs, Kan.; Ernest G. Ginther, Bartley; Carl William Anderson, Holdrege; Earl E. Johns, McCook; Fred Messinger, Cedar Bluffs, Kan.; Walter John Schultz, McCook; John Theo Ames, McCook; George Albert Hillman, McCook; Jesse Wisehart Hawkins, McCook; Howard James Carr, McCook; John Will Trenchard, Cambridge; John A. Solbert, Marion; Leonard Thos. Waterman, Lebanon; Howard Robert Garrett, McCook; Charles McKinley Austin, McCook; Archie Wing, Indianola; Jacob A. Unger, Cedar Bluffs, Kan., Thos. Fraley Ward, Cedar Bluffs, Ks.; Alfred Clark Cheney, Indianola; Chester S. McKinzie, McCook; Ernest Albert Fritchie, Danbury; Francis B. McDonnell, Indianola; Edward John Lofvenborg, McCook; Otto Ebert, McCook; Francis Joseph Farrell, Bartley; Walter Lee Connett, McCook; Abe L. Marqusee, McCook; Tony Willis Weskamp, Indianola; Harry E. Gockley, Danbury; Emil J. Schlutsmeier, McCook. Alternates: Charles M. Anderson, McCook; Samuel H. Russell, McCook; Thomas Lee Roy Reeves, Lebanon; Martin Bergin, Indianola; Harvey L. Lyon, McCook. The boys were given handsome badges by the Sammies Aid and Home Guards, white ribbons printed in black and graced with a dahlia in the pinning top. The quota was in charge of Captain J.W. Trenchard of Cambridge. The boys were guests of the citizens of McCook at the Temple theatre, last evening, at the presentation of “The Toymaker’s Dream”, and they occupied both lower and upper boxes on both sides of the Temple. Quite an ovation was accorded them, when they marched into the theatre. The boys were later guests of the Sammies Aid at a hop in the Armory hall, and a fine time was enjoyed until a short time before the boys answered roll all at four o’clock, before they took No. 16 for Fort Riley. A.L. Marqusee was transferred to New Jersey and W.L. Connett to Omaha. Substitutes C.M. Anderson and S.H. Russell went in their places. Thursday 4 Oct 1917

Called to Fort Riley - Dr. R.R. Reed was called to Fort Riley, Friday, departing on No. 14, that night for Camp Funston, where he enters the surgeons service in that great training camp. Monday 8 Oct 1917

Loveall - Lugar - Miss Opal Loveall of Maywood, Nebraska, and Mr. Ernest R. Lugar of Hayes Center were married at the home of the groom’s sister Mrs. Earl Lowley, of our city, last Thursday. The groom was for some time employed in the Livingston garage of our city, but is now engaged in business for himself at Hayes Center, which will be their home. McCook friends will join in congratulations and very best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the young folks. Monday 8 Jan 1917

Reid - Sullivan - Miss Hazel Reid and Mr. Frank Sullivan were married at the Baptist parsonage, Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock, Rev. J.F. Croft performing the ceremony, Miss Muriel Reid and Mr. Clarence Rouch being witnesses. The bride is one of the charming daughters of Dr. and Mrs. D.J. Reid; the groom is a popular young man in the train service of the Burlington company at this place, which will be their home. The Tribune joins with a well wishing circle of friends in congratulations and best wishes for their happiness and prosperity. Thursday 11 Jan 1917

Appleyard - Shepherd - The marriage of Miss Grace Appleyard of Curtis and Mr. Earl Shepherd of McCook was solemnized at the Methodist parsonage, January, 1917, Rev. H.C. Seidel officiating. Monday 15 Jan 1917

Married in Indianola - Miss Johanna Bergin of Indianola and Mr. William Langdon of Friend were married in the Catholic church at Indianola, Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock, Rev. Fr. Stricker officiating. John Langdon of Havelock, a brother of the groom, and Miss Winnie Bergin, a sister of the bride, were witnesses at the ceremony. After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s father, James Bergin, about 8 miles north of Indianola. Following the breakfast the young couple drove to McCook, where they took No. 10 for the east on a wedding trip. Thursday 1 Feb 1917

Nash - Schmitz Wedding - Miss Alice Nash and Mr. Lee Schmitz were united in marriage, Wednesday morning, at 9:30 o’clock, in St. Patrick’s church, Rev. Fr. Hammersley, officiating. The young folks departed on No. 10, Wednesday evening, for Lincoln, on a wedding trip, which will also include a visit to Chicago. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Nash and the groom the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Schmitz, the well known Driftwood creek residents. They have the congratulations and best wishes of a large number of friends for their happiness and prosperity. Thursday 1 Feb 1917

Bauer - Schroeder - Miss Mollie Bauer and Mr. Roy A. Schroeder of Atwood, Kansas, were married, Wednesday morning, at the Catholic parsonage, Rev. Fr. Kunz, O.M.I., officiating. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served by Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Burney, to which a few near friends were invited. The young folks departed, same day, for Wauneta where they will visit briefly a brother of the bride, after which they will drive over to their farm home near Atwood, Kansas, in their car. The bride formerly attended school here and lived with Conductor and Mrs. Burney; she is highly esteemed by all who remember her as the charming girl she is. The groom is a well-to-do young farmer. Thursday 15 Feb 1917

Budig - Phillips - Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Budig of our city, and Miss Mabel Phillips of Minden, were married in Minden, this afternoon at two o’clock. They will make their home in Havelock, where Ray is now employed in the Burlington service. Both bride and groom are well known to many McCook friends and congratulations and well wishes are being extended them. Thursday 15 Feb 1917

Phillips-Budig Wedding - The wedding of Miss Mabel Phillips to Ray Budig took place at the home of the bride’s parents in Minden, Thursday, February 15, at 6 o’clock. Miss Phillips is the daughter of Charles Phillips, well known in Minden, having lived there for many years. Mr. Budig is the son of Mr. Gus Budig, an early settler of McCook, who is now a foreman in the shops there. He is well known and esteemed in McCook, too, but at present is employed in the shops at Havelock. Miss Alice Gordan of Minden played the Wedding March from Lohengrin. Miss Mabel Jensen, intimate friend of the bride, was the bridesmaid, and Mr. George Phillips, also of McCook, was best man. The bride wore a blue mescaline dress with rosebud trimming. The bridesmaid wore yellow crepe de chine. The men of the party wore the usual conventional black. Rev. Ray S. True, pastor of the M.E. church at Minden, officiated. The parlor was decorated in yellow and white, the dining room and table in pink and white. After the ceremony a three course dinner was served. The guests other than the bridal attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Gus Budig of McCok and Mrs. Murray, their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Nelson, Misses Alice Gordon, Ida Jensen, and Helen Blanchard, and Mrs. Nell Godwin of Minden. Mr. and Mrs. Budig took No. 3 for Oxford thence to Lincoln and Havelock where they will make their home temporarily. Monday 18 Feb 1917

Baldwin - Lakin - Miss Clara M. Baldwin and Mr. Vernon N. Lakin, both of Culbertson, were married in the apartments of Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Davis in the Commercial hotel, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.C. Seidel of the Methodist church officiating. The young folks departed on No. 10, the same afternoon, for Virginia where they will make their future home. Thursday 1 Mar 1917

Nylander - Dutton - Miss Olga Elvera Nylander of Aurora, Illinois, and Mr. Ernest N. Dutton of our city were married at high noon, Monday, at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Don L. Thompson of Gerver precinct, south of McCook, Rev. H.C. Seidel performing the ceremony in the presence of relatives of the contracting parties. The ring ceremony was used, Master Donald Thompson bearing the ring in a calla lily. The bride looked charming in an embroidered charmeuse gown with pearl trimmings, wearing a veil with sweet peas. The groom was conventionally dressed. The bride is a cousin of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, an attractive young lady of pleasing personality. The groom a son of W.G. Dutton of Driftwood precinct, where he has lived from boyhood. An elaborate wedding dinner was served after the ceremony by Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and capable assistants, climaxing a happy event. The young couple departed on No. 10, Monday afternoon, for Lincoln, Kansas City, and Excelsior Springs, to be gone two weeks. Upon their return they will make their home on the well-known Dutton farm, a few miles south of the city. The Tribune is among the many wishing them a happy, prosperous and useful life. Thursday 1 Mar 1917

Hostick - Grimes - Last evening, at the Baptist church parsonage, Rev. J.W. Croft, pastor, united in marriage Miss Edith Marquerite, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hostick, to Mr. Charles Grimes. The bride’s parents own the well known Rogers cattle ranch a few miles east of McCook. These estimable young folks will be at home at the farm east of the city, March 20^th. Thursday 8 Mar 1917

Bosworth - Thompson - March 7^th, at 10:30 a.m., at the National hotel, Miss Nellie Mae Bosworth and Mr. Miles Raymond Thompson were married, Rev. H.C. Seidel performing the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bosworth of the National hotel and the groom comes from Indianola. Saturday evening, at the home of bride’s sister, Mrs. R.C. Austin on 4^th street east, there was a social affair in honor of the young couple, and on Sunday afternoon, the young folks and some guests enjoyed an automobile ride in further observance of the wedding event. Monday 12 Mar 1917

Doyle - Bennett - Wednesday evening at seven o’clock, at the Methodist parsonage, Miss Nellie Fay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Doyle, and Mr. Irven S. Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bennett, were united in marriage, Rev. H.C. Seidel performing the ceremony, in the presence of immediate relatives. After the ceremony, a four-course seven o’clock dinner was served to immediate relatives and a few friends of the families at the Doyle home at 402 east 4^th street. Red and white roses and red and white carnations were the profuse home and table decorations. A large bouquet of exquisite roses was the special token of a sister of the bride Miss Helen of Ames college, Iowa. Two sisters Misses Klonnie and Dollie and a cousin Miss Lillian assisted in the serving. The young couple left on No. 17, this morning, for Denver, to be gone a few days. The bride wore a navy blue suit, hat to match, white gloves and shoes. They were recipients of many useful and handsome presents. These young folks were born her and have grown to promising young womanhood and manhood in our midst. A host of well wishing friends will unite in congratulations. The groom is associated with his father on the big Bennett farm a few miles east of the city, and this will be their future home. A new house will be built for them in due time. Thursday 15 Mar 1917

Box Elder - Roy Lytle and Mildred Dimmitt were married last Thursday. They spent last Saturday with Mrs. Lytle’s parents Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Dimmitt near Marion. Thursday 12 Apr 1917

A Happy Double Wedding - Both Solemnized Yesterday Here and in Curtis - Miss Mabel Anton and Mr. Leonard Crandall were married at six o’clock, Sunday morning, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Augusta Anton, Rev. H.C. Seidel performing the ceremony, using the ring form, in the presence of members of families of contracting parties. A wedding breakfast followed the ceremony, served at the Anton home, after which the bride and groom, and Mrs. Augusta Anton and Clarence Anton departed in an automobile for Curtis where at high noon in the Methodist church, Miss Mela McCorkle and Clarence Anton were united in marriage, Rev. McCorkle, father of the bride, performing the ceremony. A wedding dinner followed at the Methodist parsonage in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. Anton returned home to McCook, last night, and Mr. and Mrs. Anton will arrive tonight on No. 3, coming via Holdrege. For the present both young couples will make their home at the Mrs. Augusta Anton home, but later in the summer Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Anton will occupy their own home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Crandall will take a wedding trip a few weeks later. A wide and enthusiastic circle of friends have both of these young couples, and they enter upon their married lives with the congratulations and best wishes of all. Monday 16 Apr 1917

Wedding Bells Ring - Kennedy - Collins - Miss Nellie Kennedy of this place and Mr. Bernard Colling of Indianola were married, Tuesday morning at eight o’clock, Rev. Fr. A.H. Kunz, O.M.I. Of St. Patrick’s church of our city officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kennedy of north of this city, and the groom the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Colling of Indianola. They will make their home on a farm five miles south of Indianola. A wedding dinner was served at 12 o’clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benjamin of our city, uncle and aunt of the groom. The bride was the recipient of many pretty and useful presents. Thursday 19 Apr 1917

Wilcox - Hesterworth - John S. Wilcox and Miss Lenora Hesterworth were married by Rev. Fr. A.H. Kunz, O.M.I. of St. Patrick’s church, April 17^th. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hesterworth and the groom the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wilcox, both well-to-do and pioneer farmer families of the South Side. The young folks are highly esteemed and have the best wishes of many friends. Thursday 19 Apr 1917

Stinnette - Sears - At the Methodist parsonage, Tuesday morning, Rev. H.C. Seidel married Mr. Guy A. Stinnette and Miss Myrtle Sears, both of Moorefield. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murray of Moorefield accompanied the couple. Thursday 19 Apr 1917

Ham - McEvoy - April 16, the marriage of Eugene F. Ham and Miss Edna McEvoy, both of Benkelman, was solemnized by Rev. Fr. A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., pastor of St. Patrick’s church. Thursday 19 Apr 1917

Karthauser - Handwerk - Estimable Young Couple Married in Oberlin, Kansas, Monday - On Monday morning at 7:30 o’clock, Father McGrath, of Oberlin, Kansas, performed the wedding ceremony that united Mr. Peter O. Karthauser of our city and Miss Clara Handwerk of Oberlin in holy wedlock. After the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride, where the bride’s mother and Mrs. Peter Miesen of our city, aunt of the bride, served a splendid three-course dinner. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. A. Handwerk of Oberlin, Kas., the groom only son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter O. Karthauser of 901 east 1^st street, of our city. This estimable young couple will be at home to their many friends after May 1^st, at their cozy new bungalow at 603 east 4^th street. The Tribune congratulates. Thursday 19 Apr 1917

Vandervoort - Charlet - Elmer V. Vandervoort and Agnes L. Charlet were married, April 25, Rev. H.C. Seidel officiating at the ceremony at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. O.U. Charlet. Monday 30 Apr 1917

Quietly Wedded Last Evening - A quiet wedding was that at the home of Engineer and Mrs. Ellis Ford, 911 Main avenue, Wednesday evening, May 2, when their daughter, Miss Eunice, was united in marriage to Mr. Floyd Morosic. Rev. A.L. Zink, pastor of the Christian church, officiated, using a ring ceremony of his own composition. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Morosic, who live on a farm about twelve miles north of McCook. He is a fine young man of many splendid qualities, a hustling farmer who already has a home to which he and his young bride will go at once to embark on life’s voyage. A three-course dinner was served after the ceremony, the table being attractively decorated with pink and white carnations. The bride was becomingly gowned in white silk net over white charmeuse; she wore an anchor design brooch which he mother wore upon her wedding day; also a necklace of pearls. The bride is an accomplished young lady, a graduate of McCook high school, qualified in Domestic science and home building, and has been accounted a successful country school teacher during the past two years since her graduation. Thus two pioneer families of western Red Willow county are linked in the loving relationship of holy matrimony, and an avenue opened for a widening sphere of usefulness and influence. Only the best of good wishes follow them into their new life and home. Communicated. Thursday 3 May 1917

Cupid’s Busy Season - Galusha - Henderson Wedding - Last Wednesday, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, Miss Gene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Henderson of that city, and Mr. James Galusha of Morrill, Nebraska, were wedded, Rev. Mr. Patterson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating and only members of the families being witnesses of the happy simple home ceremony. The serving of a five-course lunch followed the ceremony, guests being seated at small tables. Pink and white were the colors regnant in flowers and refreshments, sweet peas and marguerites the flowers. The bride was gowned in a gray traveling dress with harmonious accessories. Both bride and groom have a wide and warm circle of friends in McCook, and they will make their home with the best wishes of all in Morrill, where the groom recently engaged in the clothing business with bright prospects. Mrs. A. Galusha, Miss Pattie Galusha, Mrs. Adair Galusha and Mr. James Henderson of our city were in attendance upon the wedding. Monday 7 May 1917

Frank - Wagner - David Frank and Anna Wagner were married by Rev. Ferdinand Sattler in the German Congregational church, Sunday morning, just before the morning service. A wedding dinner was served at the farm home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Wagner, a few miles southeast of the city. The young couple will make their home in McCook, on 4^th street east. Monday 7 May 1917

Martin - Brehm - Sunday at high noon, Mr. Darrell Dean Martin and Miss Pauline Brehm were married in Culbertson at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Nick Brehm. The bride has been employed for some time in the City Restaurant of our city, where her services and fidelity were much appreciated. They have the good wishes of many friends in McCook. Monday 7 May 1917

Wolfe - Ward - Sunday at one o’clock, Mr. William Wolfe and Miss Nellie Blanche Ward were married in Hayes Center, where these young people will make their home. Both of these young people have attended McCook public schools, and are known to many of the school children. They lived with Mrs. S.A. Schaeffer while attending school here. Best wishes go with them. Monday 7 May 1917

Trupp - Geis - Saturday afternoon, Rev. Wockenfuss of the German Lutheran church officiated at the marriage of Mr. Adam Trupp and Miss Katie Geis, both of our city. Monday 7 May 1917

Troester - Schaffert - Last Thursday, at the Evangelical Lutheran church of their neighborhood, Miss Rose Troester and Mr. John Schaffert were married. Monday 14 May 1917

Married in Hastings - Jacob Maurer and Miss Pauline Krieger of our city were married in Hastings, Wednesday morning, by County Judge Snider. The young couple returned to McCook on No. 1, yesterday afternoon. Thursday 17 May 1917

Hadley - Dukes - Frank M. Hadley, a traveling man of our city, and Miss Vira Dukes of Culbertson were happily wedded in our city, last Wednesday evening, Rev. J.W. Croft, pastor of the Baptist church, performing the ceremony at the home of the young couple here on E street between 1^st and 2^nd street west, in the presence of the families of the contracting parties. The ring ceremony was employed, a little nephew being the ring-bearer. A luncheon was serve at the home after the ceremony. The very best wishes of friends here and at Culbertson, where the bride lived, go with them into their new relation and home. Monday 21 May 1917

Donovan - Bennett - Miss Alice Bennett, daughter of State Senator and Mrs. J.H. Bennett, and Emmett Donovan, son of T.F. Donovan, were married this morning at St. John’s church. The Rev. Simon Ryan performed the ceremony, Miss Catherine Goodall sang. White crepe de chine fashioned the wedding gown, made with bodice and short full skirt. She carried a white prayer book from which fell a shower of white sweet peas. Miss Nellie Miller of Denver, bridesmaid, were pale blue mescaline with hat to match. Maurice Miller of Denver was best man. Breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s parents, with pink and white sweet peas for table decorations. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan left for the west and will be at home at 2537 Cass street after July 1. An Alice blue silk suit and white tailored hat were worn by the bride for traveling. Among the out-of-town guests were Messrs. and Mesdames J.W. Trumbull, William Sweeney and Miss Gertrude Donovan of Lincoln, and Mrs. Homer Gray of Sutton, Neb. - Omaha Daily News, May 24^th Monday 28 May 1917

Wing - Wycoff - Mr. Harry Wing of Indianola and Mrs. Lulu Wycoff of Cambridge were married, Thursday evening, at the Christian parsonage by Rev. A.L. Zink. They drove up to the county seat in their automobile, and returned home after the ceremony. Monday 28 May 1917

Craw - Randel - A very quiet and beautiful wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage last Thursday afternoon, when Miss Alma J. Craw became the wife of J. Walton Randel. The ceremony was solemnized by Rev. J.R. Bucknell and the ring service was used. The bride was gowned in a dainty white dress, while the groom wore a plain gray suit. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Craw, living southwest of Stratton, and for some time has been working as bookkeeper in the Commercial Banking Company’s bank. She was also active in church and social life, and won many warm friends by her charming personality. The groom is a prosperous farmer of sterling worth. The happy pair were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dodson, and the bridal party drove back to the bride’s home after the ceremony, in the groom’s large touring car. They drove to McCook and their new home on the Willow, where the groom has a fine farm. - Stratton Monday 28 May 1917

Bamesberger - Griess - Herman W. Bamesberger and Miss Celestine Griess were married at the German Evan. Lutheran church, near Bartley, Sunday afternoon, May 27, 1917. A reception followed at the groom’s home. Thursday 31 May 1917

Wall - Fritz - George L. Wall and Miss Emillie Fritz were married, Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock, in the German Evan. Lutheran church, near Bartley. A reception followed the ceremony, at the bride’s home. Thursday 31 May 1917

Shepherd - Swanson - Last evening at 6 o’clock at the farm home of the bride’s parents Mr. And Mrs. Nils Swanson, 15 miles north of McCook, Miss Belle Swanson and Mr. Ernest Shepherd were happily wedded, Rev. H.C. Seidel, pastor of the Methodist church of McCook, performing the ceremony in the presence of the families of the contracting parties, and a few intimate friends. Miss Nora Swanson and Mr. Swantie Swanson, sister and brother of the bride, attended the wedding couple. A wedding supper was served after the ceremony. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Swanson, and a young lady of sterling character and charm. Mrs. Shepherd spent two years in the McCook high school and for the past two years taught school in a country school in their neighborhood with satisfaction. The groom is a son of H.C. Shepherd of the Spring Creek neighborhood, Frontier county, a promising young farmer and stockman of that vicinity. They will go to housekeeping on the farm with earnest good wishes of many warm friends, with which The Tribune joins. Monday 4 Jun 1917

Shepherd - Sexton - Last Sunday evening occurred the very pretty but quiet wedding of Maybelle Shepherd and Homer Sexton, at the home of the groom’s aunt Mrs. J.A. Hunter. Those present were: Mr. Elmer Shepherd, brother of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hunter and daughter. The bride was very beautifully gowned in ivory satin, while the groom wore the conventional serge. The young couple received several beautiful and useful gifts. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. H.C. Shepherd, a retired farmer of McCook, Nebr. Mrs. Sexton is a very sweet and cheerful young girl and her presence will be greatly missed in both the old and young people’s company and in the church of which she is a member. But we wish to extend hearty congratulations to the young couple and hope their life will be long and happy. Mr. Sexton, while not so widely known as his bride in these parts, has won our warmest affection . We once again extend our heartiest congratulations. Kansas City, Kansas Communicated Monday 4 Jun 1917

Witham - Jones - The wedding of Miss Lela Witham of Bethany and Robert T. Jones of McCook took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Witham, at 8 o’clock, Saturday evening. The ceremony was performed by an uncle of the bride, Rev. E.L. Keehley of Lewistown, Mont. At 8 o’clock, the bride, attended by the matron of honor, Mrs. J.E. Hall, and four little flower girls, Margaret Henderson of Omaha, Louise Jackson of Omaha, Irma Hensley of Bethany, and Helen Jones of Wymore, was given away by her father, E.C. Witham. The ring ceremony was used, the ring bearer being little J.E. Hall, Jr. Before the ceremony Neta Brunell played Mendelssohn’s wedding march and during the ceremony, “To a Wild Rose”. Following the marriage Ray Witham sang “O Promise Me”, and Miss Floss Strain sang “All Mine Alone”. The bride wore a gown of pink marquisette over white satin with opalescent trimmings. A dinner was served by the Misses Alma Spelts and Hazel Cordner and Mrs. O.L. Jackson of Omaha. Miss Anna Gingles had charge of the guest book during the evening. The out of town guests were Miss Georgia Good, Cowles, Neb.; T.E. Jones and family, McCook; Mr. and Mrs. D. Windle, McCook; Rev. and Mrs. E.R. Kechley of Lewistown, Mont.; Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Henderson, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Jackson, Omaha; Ruby Huff, Dorchester; Miss Grace Snider of Osceola; Mrs. A.L. Banfield and Miss Ida Mae Banfield, Bennett; Mrs. J.E. Winget of Stanford, Ill. Mrs. Jones is a graduate of the Cotner university in the class of 1914. Mr. Jones is employed by the Burlington at McCook. They will be at home at McCook after July 1^st. Lincoln Journal Monday 4 Jun 1917

Flitcraft - Hoffmann - Wednesday evening, June 6^th, at 8:30 p.m., Miss Alta Fern Flitcraft and Mr. Henry J. Hoffmann were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, two miles west of McCook, the Rev. J.W. Croft of this city officiating. Mr. L.A. Clark and daughter played Mendelssohn’s wedding march, as the couple descended to the library, which was artistically decorated in pink and white. The bride wore a gown of white net trimmed in silver, over white silk, and carried a shower bouquet. The groom was attired in suitable gray. Immediately following the ceremony, a simply four-course dinner was served by Miss Lucile Clark and Misses Leta and Irma Flitcraft. The only witnesses were the immediate relatives of the young people and Mrs. A.W. Utter of Long Island, Kansas. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Flitcraft, and has made her home in this city most of her life. The groom, an employ of the Burlington, has also spent the greater part of his life here. Both have a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffmann departed on No. 3, same night, for Denver to spend two days, and from there they will go to Loveland, Colorado, for a few days with the groom’s parents. They will visit several points of interest in the west of their honeymoon, stopping at Salt Lake City, Billings, Montana, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Catalina Island, returning home the latter part of July. Communicated. Thursday 7 Jun 1917

Jones - Bowen - Mr. Bryce Q. Jones and Miss Blanche Bowen, two highly esteemed young people of our city, were quietly wedded, last evening, at the Congregational parsonage, Rev. Louis Hieb officiating. These estimable young folks have come to young manhood and young womanhood from childhood in our midst and their circle of admiring and well wishing friends includes a large part of the community. For the immediate present they will occupy the Jones home in the northwest part of the city, expecting about the middle of the month to go to housekeeping in the Trammel residence on east 3^rd street; later on a home of their own is contemplated in the northeastern part of the city. Thursday 7 Jun 1917

Otto - Harsch - A home wedding was quietly solemnized, Monday evening, at 7 o’clock, at the Leonard Harsch home south of Indianola, when Miss Laura Harsch became the bride of Wilhelm Otto. The bride is the ninth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Harsch who have already gone on into the Great Beyond, the mother some years ago and the father a few weeks ago. The groom is a young man who recently came from Russia and has since been employed in farm work in Red Willow county. Rev. L. Niermann of the Lutheran church officiated, in the presence of the only immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Congratulations. Thursday 7 Jun 1917

Wedding Bells Ring - On Wednesday evening at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. S. Toogood, occurred the marriage of Miss Bessie Toogood to Mr. Dallas Divine of McCook. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Chas. D. Gearhart of the Congregational church, and was witnessed by only immediate friends of the contracting parties. Miss Toogood is a popular young lady among her many friends here and Mr. Divine is engaged in the garage business in McCook and enjoys the friendship of a large number of acquaintances at that place, where they will make their home after a wedding trip to Michigan. The Reporter joins in extending congratulations. Indianola Reporter Monday 11 Jun 1917

Mohr - Cathcart - Mr. Wm. J. Mohr, of Culbertson, and Miss Martha R. Cathcart, of Blue Springs, were happily wedded in Denver, Colorado, Wednesday, June 20, 1917. Mrs. Mohr has been a successful teacher in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Mr. Mohr is one of Culbertson’s best young men, of excellent character and fine business ability. Mr. and Mrs. Mohr will live in the pretty new bungalow the groom is building on Tate avenue. Culbertson Banner Monday 25 Jun 1917

Married at Stockville - A marriage license was issued by County Judge E.P. Pyle last Saturday to Lloyd E. Hegenberger, age 24, and Miss Alma E. Wockenfuss, age 19, both of McCook, and they immediately found Rev. Frank Chadwick, who tied the matrimonial knot. The ceremony was held at the M.E. parsonage. Stockville Faber, June 21 Monday 25 Jun 1917

Droll - Keller - A number of the friends of Mr. John Droll and Miss Emma Keller received announcements of their marriage which took place June 19, 1917, at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at The Holy Name. They will be at home to their friends at Stone Ranch after July 10. Mr. and Mrs. Droll have a host of friends here who wish them a long and happy life together Culbertson Banner - Monday 1 Jul 1917

Randel - Southwell - Yuma, Colorado, June 27, 1917, Alfred M. Randel of McCook and Nettie B. Southwell of Yuma were married June 27, 1917, at 1 o’clock, at the M.E. church at this place, Rev. Winterborn officiating. Only immediate relatives were present. After the ceremony, a six course dinner was served at Lett Hotel. Miss Mabel Randel, cousin of the groom, served at piano during the ceremony, playing “Lohengrin’s Bridal March“, followed by “I Love You Truly” during the ceremony, and Mendelssohn’s March during congratulations. Out of town guests were: Mrs. John Hill, La Crosse, Wis., sister of the bride; and Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Randel and Miss Mabel Randel of McCook, Nebr. The bride wore white crepe de chine combined with embroidered net, and carried a bouquet of pink rose buds. The groom wore dark blue. The young couple left on No. 14 for McCook to make their home. Communicated Monday 2 Jul 1917

Rowell - Posson - Mr. Karlton E. Rowell of Ragan, Nebraska, and Miss Ruby Mary Posson were married at Stockton, Kansas, June 25, 1917. They will make their home at Ragan, where the groom is in the drug business. Karlton is a grandson of Mrs. S.A. Rowell of our city and formerly lived here. Monday 2 Jul 1917

Seward Couple Married Here - Tuesday evening, Miss Nellie Detimore and Mr. Homer C. Cross, both of Seward, were married at the Chic Deveny home on 3^rd street east, Rev. A. L. Zink, pastor of the Christian church, performing the ceremony in the presence of a few relatives and friends. Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Deveny are cousins. The young married folks are making a brief visit here. Thursday 5 Jul 1917

Short - Finnell - William H. Short of Wray, Colorado, and Loda M. Finnell of Indianola, Nebraska, were married Thursday morning by Rev. H.C. Seidel of the Methodist church. They were attended by Mrs. Della Short, a sister of the bride. The young couple will make their home on a farm near Wray, Colorado. Monday 9 Jul 1917

Married at M.E. Parsonage - Mr. Thorwald Anderson and Miss Lulu Downs, both of Culbertson, were married at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday afternoon of this week, the Rev. H.C. Seidel performing the ceremony. The young people returned to Culbertson that afternoon where they expect to make their home. Thursday 12 Jul 1917

A Notable Wedding - Ceremony at High Noon Today - Some of Charming Details - At high noon today was consummated a felicitous nuptial event, when the wedding of Miss Margaret Louise Thompson of our city and Mr. John Todd Zimmer of Lincoln was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Thompson, in the presence of a small company of relatives and intimates, Rev. Dr. L.D. Young, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Lincoln being the officiating clergyman. Preceding the ceremony, “At Dawning” was sung by Miss Helen Thompson, sister of the bride, and “Because” by Miss Ruth Mount of Fremont. Miss Helen Thompson played the Wedding March from Lohengrin as the bride and groom came to position within the pretty bower of ferns, palms, and marguerites where the ceremony was performed. The serving of a five course breakfast followed congratulations A bowl of marguerites and of asparagus fern formed the centerpiece and the colors yellow and white predominated in all the details. The bride’s gown was a white organdic over white chiffon taffeta trimmed in valentines lace; she carried an arm bouquet of swan sonia and bride’s roses. The bride has resided in McCook since childhood; was graduated from the McCook high school in 1908 and from the Nebraska university with the class of 1912. Since her graduation she has taught English in the high schools of Kearney and Fremont. The groom is also a graduate of the Nebraska university, class of 1910. He spent three and a half years in the government employ as an entomologist. Since January he has been occupied in same profession with the British government and located in New Guinea, north of Australia Port Moresby, New Guinea, will be their home after September first. The bride and groom departed on No. 1, this afternoon, for San Francisco, whence they will sail later for Port Moresby, stopping briefly at Honolulu, and at Sydney, Australia. The out of town guests were: F.P. Zimmer; Miss Virginia Zimmer, of Lincoln; Miss Mary Fyfe of Omaha, Miss Ruth Mount of Fremont; and Miss Blanche Galloway of Holdrege. Thursday 12 Jul 1917

Morten - Clark - A very quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. W.G. Morten, when at high noon, Thursday, July 5^th, her daughter, Miss Helen E., became the bride of Mr. Charles J. Clark. The home was tastefully decorated in pink and white, and sweet peas and bride’s roses added a delightful charm to the decorations. At the appointed hour the bridal party marched to the parlor, where in the presence of relatives only, Rev. J.R. Bucknell spoke the words which made them husband and wife, using the ring service of the Methodist Episcopal church. After congratulations the guests repaired to the dining room where a three-course luncheon was served. The bride wore a traveling suite of navy blue and the groom was conventionally garbed. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Weidenhamer and little daughter Cecil, and Mr. Jonas Clark of Alliance, Nebraska, and Dr. and Mrs. Dodge and family of Alma, Nebr. Mrs. Weidenhamer is sister and Mr. Jonas Clark, his father. Mrs. Dr. Dodge is a sister of the bride. The groom is a fireman on the Burlington and has one of the best runs out of McCook, and fires on No. 10 and 3. He is making good in his line of work, and is a young man possessing the qualities which will win in life. The bride has grown to womanhood in Stratton and is well known to everyone. She assisted in her father’s store before her parents removed to California, and since their return, she has been employed as assistant cashier of the Citizens State Bank. She is a girl of charming manners which endeared her to a host of friends. After luncheon the bridal party were entertained in Mr. Weidenhamer’s private car on the siding in the Stratton yards and they departed in this car for their honeymoon in the early morning hours on No. 17. They will make their home at McCook, and the best wishes of their many friends go with them. Stratton News Monday 16 Jul 1917

Dutcher - Wasson - In the presence of a few immediate relatives, the marriage of Miss Mary Wasson to Albert W. Dutcher was solemnized at the Congregational parsonage, Tuesday afternoon, at four o’clock, Rev. Louis Hieb performing the ceremony. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. I.H. Wasson and has lived on the farm southwest of McCook for the past seventeen years. The groom is the eldest son of Austin Dutcher, a well known farmer of Red Willow county, and is a young man of sterling and steady qualities. The young people will make their home on the farm of the bride’s brother southwest of town. Communicated. Thursday 21 Jul 1917

Reid - Cook Wedding - A pretty, quiet home wedding was that which occurred Wednesday at high twelve, at the resident of Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Reid when their daughter Miss Muriel was married to Mr. William E. Cook of Culbertson. The ceremony was witnessed by only the family and intimate friends, composing a company of about 20. Rev. H. C. Seidel, pastor of the Methodist church, performed the ceremony, using the ring form. Mrs. Frank Sullivan, sister of the bride, played the wedding march. The bride was given away by her father. After the ceremony, a three-course wedding dinner was served. The young folks will make their home on the farm near Culbertson, to which they repaired the same afternoon with the best wishes of all their friends. Thursday 26 Jul 1917

Max - Crandall - Lewis Max and Miss Mildred Crandall, highly respected young people of Orafino, went to McCook, Wednesday, where they were happily married. Cambridge Clarion Monday 30 Jul 1917

Hill - Yearsley - On Wednesday, July 25^th, County Judge E.P. Pyle issued license to wed to Merle H. Hill, 23, of Red Willow county, and Macy E. Yearsley, 18, of Frontier county. The couple after securing the license journeyed in the parsonage where Rev. Chadwick performed the ceremony. The couple will live on the groom’s farm south of town. Stockville Faber Monday 30 Jul 1917

In Lancaster county, August 2, marriage license was issued to Henry Dorsey Shepherd of McCook and Paulina Emiline Wallace of University Place. Monday 2 Aug 1917

Shafer - L’Amoreaux - Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage, Fred L. Shafer of Broken Bow and Miss Marjorie L’Amoreaux of Hillsdale, Michigan, were married by Rev. H.C. Seidel. The bride is a sister of Mrs. W. Clel Pope of our city. The young couple took No. 1, same afternoon, for Denver on a brief wedding trip. Broken Bow will be their home. The bride is an accomplished violinist. She has been employed also in teaching in Broken Bow. Thursday 2 Aug 1917

Were Married in Wray - This week the Gazette reporter cornered Bud Fox and made him admit that the news going the rounds that he was married was a reality and not a josh as the story has been going. He informed us that in the latter part of May he and Miss Eva Hill went to Brush and were quietly married. And agreeing at the time, not to tell anyone about it and as the secret kept so well they concluded not to tell it at all, until recently it leaked out some way and Bud is purchasing cigars to square the deal. Wray Gazette Monday 6 Aug 1917

Tjarks - Bond - Saturday, July 28, 1917, a quiet wedding took place in the Methodist parsonage in Cambridge, Nebraska, Rev. A.D. Burress, the pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The contracting parties were Mr. George John Bond and Miss Thada Christena Tjarks, both of whom live in the country between Indianola and Danbury. Mr. Bond is a farmer and will continue in this line of work. His many friends wish him and his companion a long and happy life. Cambridge Clarion Monday 6 Aug 1917

Parker - Hawkins Nuptials - The wedding of Miss Rozella Parker to Mr. Clyde Frank Hawkins was solemnized at the bride’s home, Tuesday evening, July 31, at 8 o’clock, Rev. Ray S. True, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Samuel Parker, who reside on a farm six miles southwest of Minden. Having been formerly a student in the local high school she is well known among the social circles of the students, Mr. Hawkins resides south of McCook and is the brother of Miss Sallie Hawkins, one of the teachers of the city schools. The wedding was a quiet unostentatious affair. The bride wore a white organdic dress and held a bouquet of bride’s roses. The groom wore the usual black. The ring ceremony was used. After the wedding refreshments were served. The guests were Nilo and Herald Parker of Minden; O.W. Parker of Kewanee, Illinois, Edith, Lewis, Harry and Marion Parker, and the grandchildren, Bertha and Isabella Pflaom of Elm Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins will make their home for the present near McCook, where they will be at home to their many friends. Minden News Monday 6 Aug 1917

Married in McCook - John Terrell and Augusta Farber and Carl C. Kendrick and Luella Farber were married in McCook, Saturday. Trenton Leader Thursday 9 Aug 1917

Reisher - Simmerman - Saturday night at the Methodist church Noah Reisher and Lola Simmerman, both living near the city, were united in marriage, Rev. H.C. Seidel performing the ceremony. James Howell and Miss Bertha Droll were witnesses. These estimable young people will live on a farm near McCook. They have the good wishes of many friends for their happiness and prosperity. Monday 13 Aug 1917

Dow - Hedges - Mr. Fred Dow of Chicago and Miss Fern Hedges of Indianola were married July 28, in the First Presbyterian church of Chicago. Mr. Dow is in the employ of The International Harvester Co. Mrs. Dow expects to teach in the Fairfield public schools coming year. Monday 13 Aug 1917

Wilson - Barger - Mr. George Wilson and Miss Genevieve Barger were married, Friday afternoon, at the home of the pastor, by Rev. A.L. Zink of the Christian church. Mr. Wilson had recently bought a farm and furnished home about two miles northwest of the city, and the newly married couple at once took up their home on the farm, with the good wishes of friends for their success and happiness. Monday 20 Aug 1917

Double Wedding - In the absence from the city, yesterday, of County Judge Colfer, Rev. A.L. Zink satisfactorily filled the breach and married two couples who appeared at the court house in the afternoon seeking connubial bliss. They were: Mr. Thos. T. Counter and Miss Maud Ella Pierce, both of Oberlin, Kansas; and Mr. Leroy Reeves and Miss Lucia Greenway, both of Lebanon, this county. The substitution seemed to be altogether satisfactory to the young couples who winded their ways homeward happy and content later in the afternoon. Thursday 23 Aug 1917

Gatewood - Payne Wedding - Occurred in Beaver City at Eight o’clock Last Evening - A charming nuptial affair was that last evening in Beaver City at eight o’clock, when Miss Bess Payne of that little city and Dr. Robert H. Gatewood of our city were happily wedded. These popular young people are too well and favorably known to Tribune readers to warrant personal reference or sketch. The bride has been an esteemed teacher in McCook’s public schools past few years and a social favorite. The groom is a highly valued professional man of McCook. One of McCook’s cozy bungalows at 810 east 1^st awaits them. Those present from McCook were: Dr. and Mrs. A.H. Gatewood and family, Miss Marjorie Schobel, Mr. Harold Sutton, Mr. Virgil Barbazette, Dr. and Mrs. R.R. Reed. Mrs. Gatewood’s sister Mrs. Hill and two children from Illinois were also present. The Monday issue of The Tribune will contain a complete account of the wedding. Thursday 23 Aug 1917

Gatewood - Payne - A beautiful wedding took place at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Chitwood, Wednesday evening, when Mrs. Chitwood’s daughter, Miss Bess Leota Payne, became the wife of Dr. Robert Harvey Gatewood, of McCook. Preceding the ceremony, Miss Marjorie Schobel of McCook sang “At Dawning”, followed by Lohengrin’s bridal chorus, and played during the ceremony McDowell’s “To A Wild Rose” and Liszt’s Liebestraume, “Dream of Love.” The bridal party entered the parlor preceded by Miss Francis DeMay as flower girl dressed in white and carrying the wedding ring in a basket of white roses. Rev. Alexander Bryan of the First Methodist Episcopal church, officiating clergyman. Dr. Robert Harvey Gatewood was attended by his best man, Harold P. Sutton of McCook. The bride, Miss Bess Leota Payne, attired in white silk tulle in cap effect with wreath of orange blossoms and lilies of the valley. She was attended by the bridesmaid, Miss Theresa Gatewood, sister of the groom, who was dressed in green silk tulle over radium cloth, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The rooms of the Chitwood country home had been tastefully decorated in green and white. In a corner of the rooms an arch of smilax and while sisters had been erected with a background of lattice work of green and white streamers. Beneath this the bridal company took their places while Rev. Mr. Bryans pronounced the ceremony, using the ring ritual. After congratulations the guests were escorted to the dining room where Mrs. C.A. Klepper, sister of the bride, and Miss Martha Abel presided at the tables where brick ice cream and cake were served. The color scheme of white and pink prevailed in the dining room and was reflected in the illuminations and refreshments. A wedding cake formed the centerpiece of the table adorned with kewpie brides and surrounded by masses of pink sweet peas. The table was illuminated by minature candelabra holding pink tapers. Other lights were furnished by large pink candles shaded in pink. Fancy boxes of wedding cake tied with pink ribbons were presented the guests by the bridesmaid. The living rooms were lighted by white candles shaded in green. The enclosed porches and arbor were decorated and lighted by Japanese lanterns. Punch was served on the porches throughout the evening. Many beautiful presents consisting of silver, china, linen and money were displayed in the gift room. The bride is a most successful teacher having taught in the schools of Furnas county, and for five years in the city schools of McCook being superintendent of the departmental work. She is a graduate of the Beaver City high school and of the Normal at Wesleyan University. She grew to young womanhood in Beaver City and here her graces of character and personality won her many warm and enduring friends. In her social life, at McCook she has been a general favorite and in that community she is deservedly popular. The groom is a son of an old and respected family of Nebraska, Dr. and Mrs. A.T. Gatewood, formerly of Arapahoe. His father has been active in state politics and prominent in matters pertaining to the commonwealth. Dr. Robert H. Gatewood, his worthy son, is a graduate of the Arapahoe high school and afterward he received his degree at the Northwestern University of Chicago. He located at McCook, where his parents now reside and has achieved the success accorded to one of deserving ability. He is a young man possessed of honesty, industry and ambition which assure him and his a bright future. The out of town guests, besides those participating were Dr. and Mrs. A.T. Gatewood, father and mother of the groom; Traber and Van Gatewood, brothers of the groom, Dr. and Mrs. R.R. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. V. Barbazette, all of McCook; Mrs. Elizabeth L. Hill and daughter Miss Mina of Prophetstown, Ill., Mrs. W.F. DeMay and daughter Miss Francis, of O’Neill; Miss Martha Abel of Red Cloud; Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Klepper of Gleichen, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. W.G. Aten of Newcastle, Wyo. The bride and groom were accompanied by a jointly company of friends to Oxford where they departed on No. 6 for Chicago where they will spend a two week’s honeymoon. The bride’s traveling suit was fur-trimmed of Burgandy broadcloth with large velvet hat to match. Dr. and Mrs. Gatewood on their return to McCook will be at home after October 1 where a new bungalow has been beautifully furnished for their reception. Beaver City Times Monday 27 Aug 1917

Regnier - Gilda - The marriage of Arthur M. Regnier of Concordia, Kansas, and Miss Kathryn Gilda of Hastings, Nebraska, was consummated by Rev. A.L. Zink of Christian church, Wednesday afternoon, at the court house. Thursday 30 Aug 1917

Cobb-Dunlap - The marriage of Mr. David N. Cobb of our city and Miss Margaret Dunlap of Ulysses was quietly celebrated at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John Dunlap in Ulysses, Tuesday morning at eight o’clock. It was a simple home wedding attended by relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Cobb departed at once for Chicago on a brief wedding trip. Returning west will visit in Kansas City and in Holdrege, expecting to be home in McCook, early coming week. They will be at home after November 1^st at 706 east 2^nd, which will be prepared for their occupancy after their arrival home. The bride is well known here, having taught in our public schools. For the last three years Mrs. Cobb taught kindergarten in the schools of Seattle, Wash. Her ability as a reader, and her social qualities make the bride a popular favorite in a large and choice circle of admiring friends. The groom has for years been a dispatcher in the Burlington service at McCook. Capable, accomplished and popular. Mr. and Mrs. Cobb will assume high place in McCook’s life with the congratulations and good wishes of many. Thursday 30 Aug 1917

Speer - Woolard - A very quiet wedding was solemnized in St. Alban’s Episcopal church on Wednesday evening, at eight o’clock, when Miss Harriet G. Woolard became the bride of Mr. Alexander M. Speer, Rev. H.J. Johnson, rector, performing the ceremony in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. The bride was handsomely gowned in gray charmeuse and georgetta crepe, elaborately embroidered with steel beads and shades of blue; slippers and gloves to match; large silver lace hat trimmed in blue and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The going-away suit was a dark blue broad cloth with hat to match. The bride was attended by Mrs. Charles F. Hahn, the groom by Mr. Harry H. Woolard, brother of the bride. Mrs. Speer is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Woolard, and for the past ten years has been a popular and efficient employ in the McCook post office, with a wide social circle of admiring friends. The groom is secretary of the Gas and Electric Co. of Denver and is local manager of the McCook Electric Co. He is an electric engineer of superior attainment and a gentleman of culture and affability. They departed on No. 14, last night for Kansas City on a brief honeymoon. Upon their return they will occupy a suite of rooms in the Fallick building on Main avenue, until their own home on north Main avenue is ready for their occupancy. Thursday 30 Aug 1917

Randel - Meyers Wedding - Union of Estimable Young Folks of Two Worthy Families - A very simple and pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Meyers, Wednesday afternoon at four o’clock, when their oldest daughter, Amy Cleona, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Lester H. Randel, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Randel. Rev. A.L. Zink of the Christian church performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate families and a few relatives. Miss Fay Randel, a sister of Mr. Randel, played Dvorak’s “Humoresque” as the bride and groom took their places under a wedding bell made of white flowers. The bride looked very sweet in a costume of sheer white organdic made more beautiful with baby Irish lace and satin. She carried a bouquet of white sweet peas and snap dragons. The groom wore black. After the hearty congratulations were duly extended, a bountiful two course luncheon was served. These worthy young people will make their home on the farm about five miles north of McCook, and enter into their new life with the very best wishes of many friends. Thursday 30 Aug 1917

Knipple - Huston Wedding - At Catholic Rectory, Tuesday Morning at 8:30 O’clock - Miss Helen Knipple and Mr. Frank Huston were married Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock at St. Patrick’s rectory, Father A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., performing the ceremony, in the presence of members of the families. The bride wore a burgundy traveling suit with white hat, gloves and shoes. A nine o’clock breakfast in three courses was afterwards served at the Knipple home, the bride’s sister Mrs. C.R. Knowles of Trenton assisting. Pink was the prevailing color, with fall roses and snapdragons on the table. The electric lights were shaded in pink. Large bouquets of asters, snapdragons and roses were disposed in the several apartments. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Knowles of Trenton; Mrs. Margaret Connelly and Mr. Marcus Huston of Galesburg, Illinois; Mr. Thomas Huston of McCook. Mr. and Mrs. Huston left on 15 same morning for Denver and Salt Lake City on a wedding trip of two or three weeks. They will be at home after November 1^st. Mr. and Mrs. Huston have the warm well wishing of many McCook friends. Thursday 6 Sep 1917

Everts - Rankin - A happy union was consummated Sunday morning, when Miss Laura Everts and Mr. John Rankin of our city were married at the home of the bride’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Whittaker, at 6:30 o’clock, Rev. A.L. Zink performing the ceremony before a pretty corner effect done in wild roses with berries attached and white asters. Only immediate relatives of the families were present. A three-course breakfast followed. The table decorations was a large bouquet of lavender asters. Only near relatives participated. The bride wore a jacket suit of trupe, with hat, gloves and shoes to match. The young folks departed on No. 9 same morning for Denver, which will be their home, stopping at Fort Morgan between trains to visit relatives. The bride has been stenographer in the Citizens State Bank of our city, and the groom is stenographer for the Vulean Iron Works of Denver. Of the salt of the earth are they both. Numerous useful and handsome gifts were theirs. A little home in Denver awaited them. Monday 17 Sep 1917

Scott - Reisher - Miss Jessie Scott and Mr. Robert B. Reisher, both of our city, were married Saturday evening, at the home of Rev. A.L. Zink, officiating clergyman. The bride will teach school in a country district near the city, coming term, and the groom will leave Thursday morning with the second detachment of drafted men from Red Willow county. Monday 17 Sep 1917

Doyle - Osborn - Miss Lillian Doyle and Mr. R.M. Osborn of our city were married Sunday morning at 6:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. William Doyle, Rev. H.J. Johnson of St. Alban’s church officiating, in the presence of members of the two families. A three-course wedding breakfast was afterwards served, the bride’s bouquet of bride’s roses being the table decoration. Mrs. Grover Doyle was assistant in the serving. The bride’s dress was of white charmeuse with lace overdress and she carried a beauteous bouquet of bride’s roses. The Doyle home was elaborately decorated by the use of red, white and blue asters. Two popular and esteemed young people of McCook thus enter upon the life matrimonial with the ardent good wishes of a host of friends. The bride is an accomplished daughter of Mrs. William Doyle of 206 west 2^nd street, where the young folks will at present make their home. The groom is a member of the shoe firm of Dunbar & Osborn. Both have come up to young manhood and young womanhood in our city and are highly regarded. The mother of the bride departed on No. 9, same morning, for Palisades, Colorado, called there by the illness of a son Daniel with typhoid fever. Monday 17 Sep 1917

Wilson - Drain - Miss Florence M. Wilson and Mr. Robert L. Drain were married last Wednesday morning, Sept. 12, 1917, at 6 o’clock a.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic church, Rev. A.H. Kunz, O.M.I. performing the ceremony. Miss Ethel Wilson, sister of the bride, was bride’s maid and Ralph Colling of Indianola, cousin of the bride, the groom’s man. The bride wore a white net dress with green vest, white wreath and veil, and carried a bouquet of bride’s roses. The groom wore a suit of dark blue. The bride’s maid was gowned in pink silk and crepe-de-chine dress and wore a white hat. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s father by Miss Frances Wilson, a sister of the bride, and Miss Vernice Donnelly. The bride is a daughter of A.M. Wilson of our city, where she lived all her life, being a graduate of the McCook high school of the class of 1913, and having since taught three successful terms of school. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Drain, who live on a farm south of McCook. The young folks left on No. 9 same morning on a wedding trip to Denver and other points west, going from there to Alliance, which will be their home and where the groom is in the employ of the Burlington company. Communicated. Monday 17 Sep 1917

Glen Modrell arrived home, Sunday, from Hyattville, Wyoming, where he was married, last week, to Miss Hattie Kinzer, daughter of Bain Kinzer, who formerly lived in the Box Elder neighborhood for years. The young folks on Monday evening were given a warm welcome at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Modrell, by a large company of the neighborhood young folks. Congratulations and best wishes to Glen and bride. Thursday 4 Oct 1917

Scott - McGuire - The marriage of Miss Catharine Scott and Mr. Jesse McGuire occurred at the home of the bride’s father last evening at eight o’clock, Rev. H.C. Seidel of the Methodist church officiating. A bountiful wedding supper was served after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. McGuire will make McCook their home. Thursday 11 Oct 1917

Hume - Colling - Miss Lela Hume and Mr. Leo J. Colling, two estimable young people of the Indianola neighborhood, were married October 13, Rev. A.I. Zink, pastor of the Christian church officiating at the home of Fireman and Mrs. Charles Deveny, 701 east 2d. The groom expects to live on the Wyoming division of the Burlington and will make their home at present in Wyoming. Monday 15 Oct 1917

Licensed to Wed at Hastings - Wednesday, Albert B. O’Connor of our city (22) and Mrs. Hattie Phoebe Oatney (23) were licensed to wed in Hastings. Thursday 25 Oct 1917

Married This Afternoon - Just as we go to press The Tribune learns of the marriage this afternoon in our city of Mr. Frank A. Leitner of Wilkinsburg, Pa., and Miss Aimee Menard of our city. Mr. Leitner is a trusted employee of the U.S. Steel Co. and the bride a charming and esteemed daughter of McCook. Congratulations and particulars later. Thursday 15 Nov 1917

Leitner - Menard Marriage - Leave at Once for Their Home in Pennsylvania - Mr. Frank A. Leitner of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, and Miss Aimee Menard of our city were married last Thursday afternoon, November 15, 1917, at St. Patrick’s rectory, Father A.H. Kunz. O.M.I., performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Leitner departed on train No. 10, the same afternoon, for their future home in Wilkinsburg, Pa., a suburb of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Leitner has grown from early girlhood here into charming, radiant womanhood, a sweet and capable character beloved by many friends. The groom is a stranger here, but made a favorable impression upon those who met him during his brief sojourn in McCook. Mr. Leitner has for years held a good position a clerk ship in the accounting department of the Rankin Works of the American Steel and Wire Co., the subsidiary company of the United States Steel Corporation Co. at Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Leitner will make their home in Wilkinsburg, one, of the important suburbs of the great steel manufacturing city of Pittsburgh. The best wishes of a host of friends follow them to their home in the east. Monday 19 Nov 1917

Box Elder - Orin C. Wilson and Miss Opal Adkinson, both of Box Elder neighborhood, were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Sunday evening, Rev. G.E. Martin performing the ceremony. They will make their home on the A.T. Wilson farm. Monday 26 Nov 1917

Cruver - Escher - The marriage of Mrs. Cruver and W.F. Escher of our city occurred at Trenton, last Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Mrs. Herbert Ploussard of our city, sister of Mr. Escher, accompanied them. The bride and groom and Mrs. Ploussard returned to McCook, same evening on No. 14. Monday 17 Dec 1917

Nathaniel - Downs Marriage - Miss Alma L. Nothnagel and Edward Downs, young people living at McCook, were united in marriage by L.Y. Hague, county judge, on Wednesday, December 5, in his office at the court house. Mr. Downs is a brother of Mrs. Wm. F. Stadler of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Stadler were present at the ceremony. Minden News Monday 17 Dec 1917

Double Wedding - An interesting nuptial ceremony was performed yesterday morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Langmaid, 302 East 3^rd St., when two couples of young people from Oberlin, Kansas, were united in marriage. The contracting parties were Mr. Nathan C. Watson and Miss Florence Cathcart; Mr. Elmer P. McKinzie and Miss Ethel Bystrom. Rev. Louis Hieb of the Congregational church was the officiating clergyman. After an elaborate dinner served by Mrs. Langmaid, who is a sister of the newly made Mrs. Watson, the happy couples left for Oberlin. Mr. and Mrs. McKinzie will make their home on a ranch near Oberlin, which Mr. and Mrs. Watson after visiting near Oberlin will go to Pine Bluff, Wyo., where Mr. Watson is in business. Monday 24 Dec 1917

Sturtevant - Farmer - Miss Fannie Joy Sturtevant and Mr. John W. Farmer, both of Beaver City, Nebraska, were married at the Methodist parsonage, Wednesday morning, December 26, Rev. H.C. Seidel officiating. The young couple were accompanied by Mrs. Annie L. Sturtevant, mother of the bride. Thursday 27 Dec 1917

Double Wedding - At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus Atherton, 202 ½ East 2^nd St., Saturday at noon, occurred the marriage of their daughter Miss Mae Atherton and Mr. Clyde Shaw and the groom’s sister, Miss Nellie Shaw, to Mr. Archie Mock. Rev. A.L. Zink pronounced the ceremony which united these young people in the bonds of wedlock. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw will make their home in Bethany, Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs. Mock will go to their home at Stockville, Nebraska. These young people are all members of the Christian church, of good parentage and splendid qualities and very best wishes go with them for their material, social and spiritual welfare. This rounded out the year of 1917 for Rev. Zink for weddings making twenty for him since last May. Monday 31 Dec 1917

Shaw - Mock Marriage - Saturday afternoon, Rev. A.L. Zink of the Christian church united in marriage Miss Nelle Shaw and Mr. Archie Mock. The young folks will make their home in Frontier county, living near Stockville on rural route No. 1. Monday 31 Dec 1917

Obituary - Christmas afternoon, John Amen laid down the burdens of age at the Cooperative hospital. Born in Frank, Russia, October 28, 1835, deceased was in his 82 year. Departed came to America in 1912, and made his home in McCook with his son Henry J., during his declining years. Four children survive the aged father, Henry J., Mrs. Mary Schafer, Mrs. Kate Hust, of McCook, and Mrs. Barbara Hoffman of Brush, Colorado. Rev. Ferdinand Sattler conducted funeral services at the German Congregational church, Dec. 27, and burial was made in Riverview cemetery. Monday 1 Jan 1917

Obituary - Mathias Droll was born October 18, 1848, at Roden Rodenfeltz, Bavaria, Germany. In 1853 he, with his parents, came to America and settled in Mt. Palatine, Illinois. In 1869 he was married to Marie Rottman. To this union five children were born: Bertha, Johanna, John, Matilda, and Frank, the latter dying in infancy. In 1873 he moved to Loda, Illinois. In 1879 his wife died leaving him with four small children to care for. In 1880 he was married to Mrs. Chas. Troendly. To this union there were no children. In 1889 he, with his family, moved to McCook, Nebr., where he has since resided. His wife died last May, and his youngest daughter died about three years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure two daughters, Miss Bertha Droll, and Mrs. Henry Cashen, and one son, John; two brothers, Martin Droll of Rankin, Ill., and George Droll of Beaver City, Nebr. Funeral services were held in St. Patrick’s church of our city, last Wednesday morning, Rev. Father A.H. Kunz officiating, and interment was made in Calvary cemetery. Card of Thanks - We wish to express our sincere thanks to the kind friends who so kindly assisted us at the death and burial of our dear father. Also for the floral offerings. Miss Bertha Droll; Mr. And Mrs. Henry Cashen and family; Mr. John Droll. Mon 1 Jan 1917

Obituary - December 22, 1916, John Kummer passed from this life at his home in our city, 809 west 3^rd. Sunday afternoon, December 24, after a prayer service conducted by Rev. A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., at St. Patrick’s church, burial was made in Calvary cemetery. John Kummer was a native of Germany, born in Lichtburg, October 20, 1845. At 14 years of age he came to America, and 26 years ago to Red Willow county, settling on a farm northeast of McCook. He is survived by 8 children: Mrs. William Balius, Mrs. Frank Hackencamp, Miss Mary Kummer and William Kummer of our city; Aloysius Kummer of Indianola; Anthony Kummer of Wray, Colorado; Mrs. Conrad Huffman of Box Elder, S.D.,; Mrs. Adolph Nikont of Hemingford, this state. The wife entered the Spirit Land about 9 years ago. The passing of Mr. Kummer removes another of the early settlers of this region, a German farmer of the substantial, old style sort. Mon 1 Jan 1917

After a Brief Illness Mrs. Robert Curran Passed Away New Year Morning - Mrs. Robert Curran, mother of Mrs. H.W. Wyman, passed away, New Year morning, after a brief illness. Mrs. Curran had for long been a sufferer with asthma, and leakage of the heart caused the end. Funeral services were held at the Wyman home, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H.J. Johnson, rector of St. Alban’s church in charge, and the Episcopal choir singing the service music. Burial was made in Longview cemetery. Obituary - Euphemia Catherine Carnathan was born in Butler county, Pa., in March, 1853. Was married to Robert Curran, who long since passed into the Great Beyond. Departed spent practically all of her life in Pa., and Ohio, coming west about 10 years ago and living in McCook during the latter years of her life. Mrs. Wyman is the only remaining child and member of the family. Three sisters, all older in years live in the east, but were not able to be at the funeral on account of age. Card of Thanks - We are most grateful for every assistance during the brief illness of our dear one and after her death; to the neighbors and friends, the B. of R.T., and to all who in any way helped and sympathized with us in our sorrow. Mr. And Mrs. H.W. Wyman, Miss Gail Fund, Mr. Vern Funk. Thursday 4 Jan 1917

Funeral Services of Frederick Meisner - Held Tuesday in German Congregational Church at Two O’clock - The funeral of Frederick Meisner, whose death was briefly noted in Monday’s Tribune, occurred on Tuesday afternoon, from the German Congregational church, quite a number of friends attending the services. Obituary - Frederick Meisner was born in Colbitz, Germany, November 19, 1844. Died at McCook, Nebraska, December 31, 1916, aged 72 years, 1 month and 12 days. Was married to Miss Dorothy Kersten, January 22, 1871, in Germany. Coming to America in 1882, they settled near David City, Nebraska, living there until about 7 years later, when they moved onto a farm in Red Willow county. Nine years ago, Mr. Meisner moved to McCook. He leaves nine children, eight sons and one daughter, Mrs. A.J. Markwad of east B street, this city. Services were held in the German Congregational church, Tuesday afternoon, at two o’clock, Rev. Ferdinand Sattler, pastor, conducting the same. Burial was afterwards made in Riverview cemetery. Thursday 4 Jan 1917

The Death of Mrs. Eugene H. Grigsby - Came Unexpectedly on Wednesday Morning at an Early Hour - Many hearts in McCook were tenderly touched and deeply saddened, Wednesday morning, by the unexpected news of Mrs. Eugene Grigsby’s sudden death at the General hospital about 6:30 o’clock. Brief services were held in the undertaking parlor of the Pade Furniture and Carpet Co., Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, Rev. H.C. Seidel conducting the services and the Methodist church quartet singing. The flowers were a beautiful and full expression of love and sympathy. The parlor was filled with friends. This morning on train 2, the body was taken to Aurelia, Cherokee county, Iowa, for interment. Obituary - Ethel M. Neville first saw the light of day on April 4, 1885, in Cherokee county, Iowa. Here she grew to womanhood and lived until 1910 when she moved to make her home in McCook, Nebraska. In 1915 she moved to a ranch about 20 miles southwest of the city. She was married on June 1^st, 1910, to Eugene H. Grigsby. Mrs. Grigsby was converted in 1901 and immediately united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which she was a member until her decease. She was also a member and honored past president of the Ladies’ Society of the B. of L.F. & E. She was of an amiable disposition and had the faculty of making friends of whom she had many. For some time Mrs. Grigsby had been unwell though she went about her usual work until on Friday, January 5, when she was taken to the hospital in the hope that an operation would relieve here. On Wednesday morning early, January 10, 1917, she awoke to be with her Christ. She leaves beside her husband, her mother, her brothers, and four sisters. Card of Thanks - We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and sympathy extended to us in the sickness and death of our loved one. Eugene Grigsby, Mrs. J.C. Dowding, A. Grigsby and family. Thursday 11 Jan 1917

Death Ended Life of Service and Usefulness - Susan E. Wescott Passed on Last Tuesday Morning - Susan E. Wescott passed on to her reward, Tuesday morning, after an illness of some length which from the beginning was not hopeful as to the outcome. “Aunt Susan” leaves a fragrant memory in which the whole country side tenderly participates for her quiet life of devotion and service was a benediction to all. Susan E. Wescott was born in Sackett’s Harbor, New York State, March 15, 1839. Died in Grant precinct, Red Willow county, Nebraska, January 15, 1917, at 11:30 a.m., at home of her niece Mrs. Joshua Rowland. For 48 years “Aunt Susan” made her home with her brother-in-law, the late O.L. Thompson and family. She was a sister of Mrs. O.L. Thompson, who died November 28, 1883. With O.L. Thompson and family “Aunt Susan” came to Red Willow county 24 years ago. The death of the mother of the Thompson children made this sister the mother of the little ones and how well she loved and fostered Mrs. Rowland and Don Thompson especially will be remembered as long as life remains to them--Fred Thompson, the other and older child, remained in Iowa, but remembers the departed with great affection. Indeed the mother love and faithful service of this dear one extended to and included the little families of both of the children here -- Mrs. and Mrs. Don Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Rowland. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Rowland in Grant precinct, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. H.C. Seidel, pastor of the McCook Methodist church conducting the same. Interment followed in Longview cemetery in the Thompson family burial plot. Many friends and neighbors paid a tribute to the memory of this sweet and serving one gone on to her reward by their presence at this service. Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Thompson arrived from Marshalltown, Iowa, last Saturday afternoon, and will remain a few days with the sister and brother here before returning to their Iowa home. “Aunt Susan” as the departed was familiarly known to many, leaves with relatives and friends the sweet memory of a cheerful life of self-sacrifice, devotion and service. What a monument in this day of self-seeking and pleasure lust! Miss Wescott was educated at the New York Institute for Dear Mutes. She was an adherent to the Presbyterian faith. Card of Appreciation - During the illness and after the death of our dear one many acts of kindness, sympathy and helpfulness were extended by neighbors and friends, for all these and to one and all we are most thankful and appreciative. Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Don Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Rowland. Thursday 15 Jan 1917

Death’s Sudden Call to William P. Burns - Passed Away, Tuesday Afternoon, with Heart Trouble - When William P. Burns passed away at his home in our city, Tuesday afternoon, another Civil War veteran and early settler of Red Willow county took his departure into the spirit land. For nearly 40 years W.P. Burns was a familiar figure in western Red Willow county--a sturdy man among men. His going was not unexpected but it was with sorrow and regret to a host of friends, who will join us in extending deepest sympathy and tenderest consolation to the surviving wife, daughter and relatives generally. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist church, Friday afternoon at one o’clock, Rev. H.C. Seidel in charge. Burial will be made in Riverview cemetery. Obituary - William Parker Burns was born at Moran, Pennsylvania, February 25^th, 1845, and died at McCook, Nebraska, January 16^th, 1917. When a lad nine years old he came to the state of Illinois with his parents who settled near La Fayette. Was educated in the common schools of that state where he grew to manhood in the occupation of a farmer. He enlisted and served in Co. C, 3^rd Reg’t Ill. Inf. Vols., until October 10, 1865, when he was mustered out of the service with a record of honorable service. He was married to Mary J. Downs at West Jersey, Ill., June 27^th, 1870. To this union four children were born. Rose Ann, Lily, Ada, and Hattie. Three of these have passed on before and await his coming. Mrs. Burns, Hattie, six grandchildren and several brothers and sisters of the deceased remain to mourn his loss. In 1880 the deceased moved with his family from the state of Illinois to Red Willow county and settled on a farm seven miles east of this city where they lived until about nine years ago when he moved to this city where the family now reside. In life the deceased was a robust, energetic, manly man, a kind husband and father, beloved by his neighbors and esteemed by all who knew him. May his soul rest in peace. Communicated. Thursday 15 Jan 1917

Death of John P. Notley - Mr. John P. Notley passed to his reward at an early hour, New Year morning, 5 o’clock, at his home on Hernando Ave., in the northern part of Arcadia, after an extended illness of several months. A year ago last July, Mr. Notley came to Florida from McCook, Nebr., hoping to regain his health at that time being a sufferer from heart trouble. The delightful climate of Florida seemed to benefit him at first and hopes were entertained for his recovery, but after a time he commenced to grow worse again and Bright’s disease finally set in, making his case entirely hopeless. He was a patient sufferer, bearing his pain with great fortitude throughout his long period of illness. Mr. Notley was a conscientious Christian, a man of sterling qualities, beloved by all who knew him for his genial, sunny disposition, and always made a host of friends where ever he went. The funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. R.T. Bell, of the Presbyterian church, of which deceased was a member for a number of years. Obituary - John Peter Notley was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 16, 1842. At an early age he entered the Christian life and was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Denver for a number of years. Later he moved to McCook, Nebr., and united with the Congregational church, there being no Presbyterian church at that place, and was a member of that church at the time of his death. He left to mourn his loss, beside his present wife, a son and daughter by a former wife, and several brothers. Monday 15 Jan 1917

Tender Sympathy for The Bereaved Family - Overflowing Attendance at the Funeral Yesterday Afternoon - The sad and tragic death of little Raymond Trout, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trout, Monday afternoon, at the Trout home, touched McCook’s sympathetic heart tenderly and deeply, and drew to the stricken, sorrowing parents and family the profound sympathy of this community. Brief service was held at the home, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. Sattler of the German Congregational church, after which at 2:30 o’clock the regular funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church, Rev. Sattler being assisted in this impressive service by Rev. Seidel of the Methodist church. Both gentlemen delivered short sermons, Rev. Sattler in the German tongue and Rev. Seidel in English. Mrs. Sattler and Miss Krieger of the German Congregational choir sang a number of selections in German and the Methodist church quartet sang two hymn numbers. The casket was fairly embowered and covered with the wealth of floral pieces and cut flowers so profusely given, a most touching tribute to the memory of the little fellow so tragically gone out of life, and most consoling to the parents, family and friends of the dear one. Little Raymond was a member of the 5^th grade, West ward, of the public schools, and the children of the grade attended the funeral in a body. Both German and English friends of the family in their effort to express their sympathy and friendship filled the church to overflowing, scores being compelled to stand and many being unable to gain admittance. Little Raymond was born in McCook, January 7, 1907, and was ten years and fifteen days old at his death. The pall-bearers were: Cyril Viersen, Ira Spencer, Floyd Trout, Elmer Yost, Roland Lineburg, and Walter Sattler. Interment was made in Longview cemetery. Card of Thanks - For all the beautiful flowers and the sympathy and assistance given us in our sorrow and loss by one and all, our hearts are overflowing with thanks and appreciation. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trout and family. Thursday 25 Jan 1917

Peter Nelson is Dead - Word Telegraphed Here This Morning from Florida - The news of the death of Peter Nelson, in Fort Pierce, Florida, this morning, reached local relatives and friends, this morning. Mr. Nelson had been in failing health for some time before his going to Florida for the winter, and his death of course is not entirely unexpected to those familiar with the nature of his disease. Mrs. Nelson advises that she will start for McCook with the body as soon as arrangements can be completed there, and presumably interment will be made in McCook in due time. The bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of a large number of friends in McCook and country in their sorrow and loss. Mr. Nelson was a resident of Red Willow county for many years and a man of business capacity and means. Thursday 8 Feb 1917

Peter Nelson’s Body Here - Arrived on No. 15, This Morning - Services to be Held Tomorrow - The body of Mr. Peter Nelson arrived from Florida, this morning, on No. 15, and funeral services and burial will be held tomorrow afternoon, Mrs. Nelson and other relatives accompanied the body. Later - The funeral will be held in the Methodist church, Tuesday afternoon, at two o’clock. Interment will be made in Longview cemetery of our city. Monday 12 Feb 1917

Interment was Made on Tuesday Afternoon - Peter Nelson Laid to Rest in Longview Cemetery - Many neighbors and friends from country and city attended the funeral services of the late Peter Nelson, Tuesday afternoon, in the Methodist church, and followed the body to its last earthly resting-place in Longview cemetery. Thus was expressed in part the sympathy of friends for the bereaved ones here and respect for the one gone on before. Obituary - Peter Nelson was born in the state of Ohio on December 10, 1848. When a lad of 17 years he went with his parents to Missouri where he lived until 1874 when he moved to Iowa. About 18 years later he came to Nebraska where he settled near Blue Hill, in Webster county, from where he came to McCook in 1910 to make his home. He was married in 1871 to Miss Emaline Reeves; and he was the father of eight children, one of whom, Mrs. B. Irwin, passed to Eternity. In 1914 he was converted and united with the Methodist church of McCook of which he was a member at the time of his death. Mr. Nelson had not been well for some time and last Fall went to Florida where he hoped to recuperate his health. Nothing serious was anticipated, however, until an apparently slight cold developed into bad complication and on Thursday, February 8, 1917, he fell asleep a little over 68 years of age. He is survived by his widow, four sons, Chas. W. and W.E. Nelson , of Culbertson, Jno. R. Nelson of Bartley, and Jacob Nelson, of Broughton, Kan., three daughters, Sarah J. Leetsch, of Blue Hill, Bertha M. James, of Bladen, and Francis Harrison of McCook, thirty-one grand children, one great-grandchild, six sisters and seven brothers. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 1917, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel. Music was furnished by the church choir. Interment was in the Longview cemetery. Card of Thanks - We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the kind neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness and beautiful flowers; especially do we thank Mr. and Mrs. Fyffe, Mrs. Shafer, Mrs. Callen, Mrs. Picklum and Miss Osie Gordon. Mrs. Peter Nelson; Mrs. W.H. Leetsch and family; C.W. Nelson and family; W.E. Nelson and family; Mrs. R.E. James and family; Neal and Ruth Ervin; John R. Nelson and family; Jacob Nelson and family; Mrs. John Harrison and family. Thursday 15 Feb 1917

Bert Hall Dies Suddenly - Death came suddenly to Bert Hall, this afternoon, about 1:30 o’clock. He was taken ill, yesterday, but nothing serious was contemplated until this afternoon. He took a sudden turn after dinner, and died within a few minutes after the arrival of the doctor summoned in the case. Deceased was for many years a resident of our city. He is survived by the wife and two daughters. They have very tender sympathy of all in the sorrow which has so suddenly come into their lives. Monday 12 Feb 1917

Funeral of the Late Bert Hall Yesterday - Services in M.E. Church and Interment in Riverview - The funeral services of Bert Hall were held in Methodist church, yesterday afternoon at two o’clock, a goodly number of friends, especially in the railroad circles, attending and showing respect for the departed, who for years was a faithful employee of the Burlington. Departed was a member of the W.O.T.W., and a beautiful floral piece was sent by the order to the funeral, as were several other handsome floral emblems and cut flowers. Among the relatives present at the funeral were: Nelse Method and Lafe Method of Tekamah, Nebraska, brother of Mrs. Hall; Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Lord and family of Danbury; Mrs. Lord being a sister of Mrs. Hall; also Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Method. Obituary - In Indianola, Iowa, on Aug. 4, 1861, Albert Leslie Hall was born. Here he lived until 1892 when he moved to Nebraska and made his home in McCook where he has since resided. He was married to Miss Retta M. Method of Nov. 28, 1894; and he was the father of two children. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Naturally, of a retiring disposition Mr. Hall followed his daily avocations with a precision that speaks well of his faithfulness to his duties. On Sunday morning on returning from his work he complained of an ill feeling and that night did not go to his employment. On Monday he seemed better but immediately after dinner, without warning, he suddenly became worse and before help could arrive he passed to Eternity. He leaves besides his widow, his two children; Mrs. Everett King and Miss Nora Hall, two grandchildren and one brother. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon, February 14, 1917, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel, the music being furnished by the church choir. Interment was in Riverview. Card of Thanks - We wish to take this opportunity of thanking the railroad boys, the W.O.T.W. order, the D. of H. and friends and neighbors for their beautiful floral offerings and kindness shown us in the death of our dear husband and father. Mrs. A.L. Hall, Nora Hall, Mr. and Mrs. E. King Thursday 15 Feb 1917

Burial of An Early Settler - Alexander W. Campbell Laid to Rest at Box Elder, Sunday - Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at Box Elder Alexander W. Campbell, one of the earliest settlers of that section to which he came in 1878, was laid away in the church cemetery. Funeral services were held in the church conducted by Rev. Brynoff, relatives and friends of that neighborhood crowding the church to pay their tribute of respect to the memory of the former neighbor and friend gone on before. Music was provided by a quartet from the McCook Methodist church choir. Grandpa Campbell was for more than a third of a century a familiar and esteemed citizen of the Box Elder neighborhood of Red Willow creek country. He has gone the way of all flesh full of years and kindly remembered by all. The following sketch of his long life was read at the funeral service, and covers in detail an epoch-covering life. Obituary - A.W. Campbell was born in Rhone county, Tennessee, August 22, 1831, and died at Ingleside, Nebr., Feb. 15, 1917, aged 85 years, 5 months, and 23 days. June 24^th, 1852, he was united in marriage to Nancy Johnson who 16 years ago preceded him to the Spirit Land. To this union were born 12 children, of which eight remain to mourn his departure, J.L. and T.M. Campbell and Hattie Wilson of McCook, Neb., R.S. Campbell of Tobias, Nebr.; G.F. Campbell of Brawley, Ark.; Susie Hough, Billings, Mont.; Sadie Richey, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Nellie Brown, McKinley, Ore. Four were present. Living in the south in the days of slavery and in the midst of the trying times previous to and during the War of the Rebellion, he remained loyal to the Union. Although conscripted by the Confederates, soon as he could he went to the Union Army, but was advised not to join as it would be certain death if he were captured by the enemy. He remained and worked with the Union Army until 1863 when he was ordered to return home and given transportation to the North by the government. He with his wife and children settled in Washington county, Iowa, where he lived until 1876, when he moved to Saline county, Nebr. And three years later, in 1878, he came to Red Willow county, and took a homestead where he has since resided. Grandpa Campbell was converted in early manhood and united with the Methodist church of which he has remained a consistent member. Monday 15 Feb 1917

Dora Underhill Buried Here This Afternoon - The body of Miss Dora Underhill arrived in McCook, yesterday, and burial will be made here this afternoon. Deceased is the daughter of John Underhill, who for years was a resident of our city, but of late has lived in Stapleton, Nebraska, where the daughter died. Services were held in the Baptist church, this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Croft in charge, and interment in Riverview cemetery. Obituary - Dora Underhill was born in Laramie, Wyoming, October 14, 1884. Died in Stapleton, Nebraska, February 27, 1917. Four years of her life were spent in Rawlins county, Kansas, coming from there to McCook, where many years of her life were passed. For the past four years she lived in McPherson and Logan counties, Nebraska. Deceased was not a member of any church, but lived an upright life and was not afraid to die. Her many friends and neighbors said of her that though under affliction the most of her short life, she was cheerful and kind to all, had the goodwill of the children and all others with whom she came in contact. Her father John Underhill, brother John Underhill, Jr., and sister Mrs. Frank Dawson, all the survivors of the family, are here and present at the funeral. Thursday 1 Mar 1917

Young Man Died of Spinal Meningitis - Funeral Private This Morning - Burial in Longview at 1:00 - Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Bortner of St. Ann, Frontier county, have very tender sympathy in the death of their son Irving, aged 20 years, who passed away at the Bortner farm, about four o’clock Wednesday morning, the disease being spinal meningitis. Private funeral services were held at the home, this morning, Rev. H.C. Seidel in charge, and interment was privately made in Longview cemetery of this city, at one o’clock, this afternoon. Miss Dora Bortner, a sister, came down from Denver, yesterday morning, but did not arrive in time to see the brother in life. Thursday 8 Mar 1917

Obituary - Irving Clarence Bortner was born in Nuckolls county, Nebraska, on January 7, 1897. Later he moved to St. Ann, Frontier county, with his parents, which place was his home at the time of his decease. About three years ago he had a fall from the effects of which he never seemed to have recovered. On Sunday afternoon, almost without warning, he was taken severely ill and tho every help was given him he never recovered and on Wednesday, March 7, 1917, his spirit passed to God who gave it. Irving is survived by his father and mother, five brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents on Thursday afternoon, March 8, 1917, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel of McCook. Interment was made in the Longview cemetery. Monday 12 Mar 1917

Mrs. George Henderson Buried Here Yesterday - Passed Away at Tully, Kansas, Monday, May 14^th - Mrs. George Henderson passed away at Tully, Kansas, Monday, May 14. The body was brought here Wednesday afternoon in an auto hearse and services were conducted in the Pade undertaking parlor the same afternoon in charge of W.B. Mills of the McCook Christian Science Society, with music. A number of sympathetic friends from Kansas accompanied the body and other relatives and friends from McCook made a considerable participation in the services at the parlor. Interment followed in Longview cemetery of our city. The Hendersons lived on the E.C. McKay farm at Tully. Mrs. Isaac, a sister of the departed, was here to attend the funeral. Mrs. Henderson was well known to many Red Willow county friends as Ruby Carter. Her illness was very brief. Bereaved ones have very tender sympathy in their sorrow and great loss. Obituary - Ruby Carter was born in Kempton, Illinois, April 11, 1881. Died at Tully, Kansas, May 14, 1917, aged 33 years, 1 month, 5 days. Departed was married to George Henderson in Hastings, Nebraska, January 29, 1902, and three children were born to them, Harland, Alfred and Birdella, who with the husband and father survive. Besides there is one brother Alfred Carter of McCook, four sisters, Mabel McNeill of Vinegar, Alabama, Bettie Travis of Kempton, Illinois, Lizzie Thillen, Des Moines, Iowa, Myrtle Isaac, Hastings, Nebraska. Thursday 17 Mar 1917

Death Comes to Mr. Yarger - Sunday Afternoon, After Years of Practical Helplessness - About four o’clock Sunday afternoon, John H. Yarger, one of McCook’s highly respected pioneer citizens slipped away into the spirit land, after several years of practical helplessness following a paralytic stroke. The funeral services will be held in the Methodist church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. H.C. Seidel officiating. Of this esteemed citizen The Tribune in its Thursday issue will print more adequately. Departed is survived by three children, Mrs. Abner Clark and Mrs. Harry Stewart of our city and Oscar Yarger of Boulder, Colorado, who will arrive in the city tonight on No. 6. The children are tenderly remembered by a host of friends in this hour of their loss and sorrow. Monday 26 Mar 1917

Death of Baby Simmerman - Baby Raymond, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmerman, died Wednesday evening about eight o’clock, following an operation performed about ten days since for his relief. The baby had been sick for about a year, pneumonia following measles, the little fellow never recovering from the original illness and complications. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mitchell, interment being made in the Riverview cemetery. Thursday 29 Mar 1917

George W. Dillon was Buried Friday P.M. - Post Members were Pall Bearers and Present in Body - The funeral services of George W. Dillon were conducted by Rev. A.L. Zink, pastor, in the Christian church, Friday afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock. Interment followed in Riverview cemetery. Members of J.K. Barnes post were present in a body and the pall bearers were selected from among the old soldiers of the post. Quite a number of friends and citizens were in attendance upon the services, the deceased having been for many years a resident of McCook and well known to many. Obituary - George W. Dillon, aged 77 years, was born in Macoupin county, Illinois. Moved to New London, Iowa, with his parents about 1856. Enlisted in the Civil War at 23 years of age, serving 3 years and 4 months. Was married to Elizabeth Ann Cochran and lived in Burlington, Iowa, until 1886, when he moved to McCook. Mrs. Dillon died in 1899. Six children were born to them, three boys and three girls - Amy, Belle, Lutitia, Andrew, George and Fred. The daughter Amy has passed to the spirit land, all of the other children living - Lutitia in Walla Walla, Wash., George W. Dillon, in St. Francis, Kansas, Fred B. Dillon in Washington or Idaho, and Andrew J. Dillon in McCook. Monday 2 Apr 1917

Services Over Body of Perry Gassaway Tuesday - At the Home - Interment Made at Hastings, Wednesday Morning - The funeral services over the late Engineer Perry Gassaway were conducted by Rev. A.L. Zink, pastor of the Christian church, Tuesday afternoon, at two o’clock at the Gassaway home, 1004 2^nd street east. Many friends attended and by their presence indicated their deep sympathy. The members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers attended in a body and marched from the home to the depot as escort after the services. No formal ritualistic brotherhood services were held at the home. There was a wealth of beautiful flowers at the services from orders and individual friends. The body was taken to Hastings on No. 10, Tuesday evening, and interment was at that city, Wednesday morning, prayer being offered at the grave by Pastor Lemmon of the Christian church of that city. Obituary - Perry Gassaway was born May 25, 1880, in Logan county, Illinois. Came to Nebraska with his parents March 1885, and resided near Holdrege, Nebraska, until about 14 years ago, when he went to work for the Burlington railroad company, and has since been in Oxford, Red Cloud and Hastings, until about three years ago when he came to McCook to make his home. Mr. Gassaway became a Christian about nine years ago and was a member of The First Christian church of McCook at his decease. He is survived by his wife, mother Mrs. M. Wolford of Red Oak, Iowa, and one brother Charles Gassaway of Holdrege, Nebraska, besides other relatives, and many friends wherever he has lived. A number of intimate friends from our city accompanied the wife to Hastings, and have done all in human power to make softer the harsh blow and crushing sorrow of the bereaved wife and other relatives. Genuine sympathy is one of the divinest emotions of the human soul, a faculty least soiled by selfishness and most Maker-like and kindly; this human expression has been and is Mrs. Gassaway’s in this sudden sorrow and crushing bereavement; this sentiment being shared by every tender heart and thoughtful mind in this city. Thursday 12 Apr 1917

Obituary - Monroe J. Clark was born in Livingston County, New York, July 3^rd, 1830. In 1844 the family moved to Wisconsin and in 1864 to Iowa. He was married to Mary Harris, March 14^th, 1867, to which union were born three children, one who died in infancy, and Abner F. Clark and Mrs. Hattie Bowen, residents of McCook. The family moved from Iowa to McCook in March, 1891. After a long illness the end came peacefully in the night of April 11^th, 1917. The deceased was aged 86 years, 7 months, and 8 days. Beside the two children he is survived by his widow and brother Seneca Clark. The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the residence on East B street. The pastor and quartette of the Congregational church conducting the services. Interment in the Longview cemetery. Monday 16 Apr 1917

W.H. Cooper Passed on Saturday Afternoon - Had Been Ill and Failing for Several Months Past - W.H. Cooper passed away, Saturday afternoon, after a long illness, at his farm home about 10 miles southeast of the city. Departed was among the early settlers in that part of the county, and was highly regarded by all who have known him during the years of his residence here. He is survived by his wife and several sons. Obituary - In England, on September 22, 1850, W.H. Cooper first saw the light of day. He came with his parents to America where he settled in Illinois in 1853, and twenty one years later moved to Kansas. In 1880 he came to Nebraska, settling in the neighborhood of McCook which remained his home until his death. He was married in 1872 to Elizabeth Lang; and he was the father of seven children, two of whom died in infancy. About five months ago Mr. Cooper was taken ill, and tho all that could be done was done to relieve him he gradually lost ground, and on Saturday morning, April 21, 1917, he passed to Eternity. He was a kind husband and father, a good citizen, and a desirable neighbor who was liked by all. Before his death he confessed to his family his faith in Christ and his readiness to meet his God. He is survived by his wife, four sons, one daughter, his mother, seventeen grandchildren, one brother, and three sisters. The funeral services were held at the country home south of McCook on Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel. Interment was in Longview cemetery. Monday 23 Apr 1917

Buried from Church - The three-year-old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sullivan was buried from the Baptist church, Friday afternoon, Rev. Croft conducting the services at the church and cemetery, interment being made in Riverview cemetery. Baby Sullivan was operated upon for appendicitis, but death took his frail life. The bereaved parents are objects of much tender sympathy in this sorrow and loss. Monday 23 Apr 1917

Was Buried This Morning - Little Laura May, the two year old baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McFarland of South McCook, died last Saturday morning. The baby suffered with complications arising from measles. Services were held in St. Patrick’s church, this morning, and interment was made in Calvary cemetery. Rev. A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., conducted the services. The baby was born May 13, 1915. The family but recently moved to McCook. The little pall bearers were: Dorothy and Helen Fagan, and Marion and Mildred Hegenberger. Monday 23 Apr 1917

Obituary - Kenneth Charles Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sullivan, was born in Pueblo, Colorado, the 16^th day of September, 1913; died in McCook, Nebraska, April 18^th, 1917. Thursday 26 Apr 1917

Mother McConnell Goes Into the Spirit Land - Gentle Life Covered Wide Span of Human Interest - When the gentle spirit of Mother McConnell took its flight, Friday night, after a few days illness, there passed away from earthly scenes and experience, a kindly soul full of earthly years and radiant with celestial hope and promise. For more than a decade Mother McConnell has been a familiar personage in our little city and her memory will long remain a benediction to many whose lives in even casual ways touched hers. Thought the fact of her decease was not known generally the quiet home services Saturday afternoon were largely attended by the more intimate friends of the departed and of the families and a wealth of flowers attested in their colorful beauty and purity the sentiment and sympathy of many friends. The body was accompanied to the old Illinois home by the younger son, Charles. Obituary - Cynthia Ann Rew was born on April 6, 1832, at Beardstown, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood. In 1874 she moved to Virginia, Illinois, where she lived until 1905 when she went to Loveland, Colorado. Here she remained but one year when she came to make her home with her son, Charles, in McCook. She was married on September 4, 1855, to David James McConnell who in 1906 preceded her to Eternity. She was the mother of four children. “Grandma” McConnell, as she was familiarly known to all, was converted under the preaching of the famous pioneer preacher, Peter Cartwright, in 1854, and at once united herself with the Methodist church of which she was a faithful and true member to her last moments. An accident a few years ago deprived her of many of the enjoyments that might have been hers, but she was ever anxious to attend the services of the house of God, whither she would be taken in her wheeled chair. Her sickness which culminated in her decease was of short duration, she being present at church the Sunday before her death, and the end came as rapidly as it did peacefully. And on Friday evening, April 27, 1917, when Mrs. McConnell went to her long home, there ended a life useful for God in its devotion to those to whom God had given her. She is survived by her family L.W. and Charles McConnell, of McCook, Mrs. Lucy E. Crum, of Redlands, California, and Mrs. Sadie Riley, of Kansas City, Missouri, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral services were held at the residence of her son, Charles, on 2^nd street east, Saturday afternoon, April 23, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. H.C. Seidel, the church choir furnishing the music. On Sunday morning the remains were taken to Virginia, Illinois, where interment took place on Monday afternoon. Monday 30 Apr 1917

J.S. Cochran died at his home northeast of town first of last week after a lingering illness, he being 81 years old. The funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev. G. Johnson of Bird City, Kans. Interment was in the Danbury cemetery. Thursday 3 May 1917

Death of Mrs. Peter Hansen - Mrs. Peter Hansen died Tuesday morning, May 1^st, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Herbert J. Pratt, 802 east 1^st. The deceased recently sustained a partial stroke of paralysis at her farm home in the Quick neighborhood, Frontier county, and was brought to McCook to have the better professional and personal care at her daughter’s home. But the end came peacefully as above indicated. Tuesday afternoon, the body was removed to the farm home, where services were conducted this afternoon in charge of Rev. H.C. Seidel, pastor of the Methodist church of McCook. Interment was made in a cemetery in that neighborhood. Mrs. Peter Hansen was born in Denmark, March 13, 1845. Died in McCook, Nebraska, May 1, 1917. Mrs. Pratt has the sympathy and condolence of McCook friends and the family are tenderly remembered by a host of sympathizing friends and relatives of their neighborhood. Thursday 3 May 1917

Matt England Gone to His Long Home - Passed Away Suddenly at His Home on Rozell Farm - Matt England, tenant on the Wesley Rozell farm about 12 miles northwest of McCook, died suddenly, Monday afternoon, a hemorrhage causing the end. Deceased was afflicted with asthma. His residence in this county only covered a brief period. Services were conducted by Rev. A.L. Zink, pastor of the Christian church, Thursday morning, interment following in Longview cemetery. Obituary - Robert Madison England was born in Davis county, Iowa, September 8, 1870. He was married to Eva Florence McCreary, March 9, 1893, at Albin, Iowa, where they lived until 1907, when he and his family moved to Nebraska, where they have since resided until he was called to join his loved ones in the great beyond, the 7^th day of May. He was a member of the Christian church from early manhood and was a very kind, loving husband and indulged and careful father and good neighbor, his life being of the strict honesty and integrity that commands respect. He leaves to mourn his demise, a wife and nine children, seven boys and two little girls; a mother, two sisters and three brothers. Thursday 10 May 1917

Obituary - Bodel Maria Anderson was born in Denmark, March 13, 1845. She came to America in 1883 settling at Hastings, Nebraska, from where she moved with her family in 1886 when they came to Frontier County. This remained her home until she died. She was married to Peter Hansen on July 28, 1866. She was the mother of fourteen children, eight of whom preceded her to Eternity. Mrs. Hansen was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church of which she was a member all her life. She was sick about five weeks and died on Thursday morning, May 1, 1917, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.J. Pratt. She is survived by four sons, two daughters, twenty-two grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon from the farm home near Garden Prairie, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel, of McCook. Interment was in the Garden Prairie cemetery. Thursday 10 May 1917

Death of Mrs. Singley - Mrs. Singley of Indianola died in the General hospital, Tuesday night about 11 o’clock, after an illness of about two weeks. Obituary - Ethel Gertrude Singley was born near Fairfax, Iowa, October 7, 1891. Died in McCook, Nebraska, May 22, 1917. The husband and one child, a baby but two weeks old, survive her. The body will be taken to Cambridge tomorrow morning on 12 for interment. The deceased is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Doner, who recently purchased the Traphagan farm a few miles northwest of McCook. The tenderest sympathy of friends goes out to the bereaved husband and parents. Thursday 24 May 1917

Death of Baby Peterson - Mr. And Mrs. H.J. Peterson have tenderest sympathy in the death of their infant baby, Marvin Leroy, who died last Thursday, aged four months. Services were conducted by Rev. Louis Hieb of the Congregational church at the residence, corner of lst street West and D street, Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. The service was largely attended and a wealth of flowers were tokens of tender sympathy for the bereaved parents. Interment was made in Longview cemetery. Among those present from out of city were: Mrs. P.C. Sorenson, of Neola, Iowa, mother of Mrs. Peterson; and Mrs. J.H. Worley of Otis, Colorado, and Miss Agnes Peterson of Fort Morgan, Colorado, sisters of Mr. Peterson. Card of Thanks - We are most grateful and appreciative of the sympathy and assistance which were ours in the illness and death of our dear one, baby Marvin Leroy; especially do we remember the ladies of McCook Auxiliary B. of L. F. & E., for their help and sympathy; and all for the wealth of flowers and consolation so tenderly given. Mr. And Mrs. H.J. Peterson Monday 4 Jun 1917

Death of Mrs. McDonald - Occurred on Tuesday Morning, Funeral This Morning - Many hearts are touched by the death of Mrs. William McDonald, which occurred Tuesday morning, at the General hospital. Departed was born in our city, and her untimely passing away and on before is a source of pain and regret to many outside the circle of the bereaved and stricken young family and relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Father A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., in St. Patrick’s church, this morning at ten o’clock, interment following in Calvary cemetery of the parish. Many sympathizing relatives and friends were present. Frances C. Fleming was born in McCook, October 9, 1886, and this city was her home during her life. She was united in marriage with William D. McDonald, April 24, 1907. Four children were born to this union, Catherine, Virginia, William Eugene and Francis Robert, all of whom with the husband and father survive. Death occurred in McCook, at 11:50, Tuesday morning, June 12, 1917. Among the out-of-town relatives here at the funeral this morning were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Higby, Beardsley, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dillenbach, Beardsley, Kansas, Mrs. Mary Fitgerald and Miss Lenore Fitzgerald, Omaha, Mrs. M.A. Carty and daughter, Omaha. Card of Thanks - Our gratitude and thanks go out to all the neighbors and friends in appreciation of their assistance and sympathy during the illness of after the death of our beloved one. We are more thankful than mere words can express. Wm. McDonald and family; Mrs. J.M. Farrell Thursday 14 Jun 1917

The Passing of a Good Man - Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.D. Erskine from the Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock for the late James Sylvester Crockford, who died at the St. Joseph’s hospital in Deadwood, June 3, 1917, at two o’clock. He had been operated upon for appendicitis, and lingered sixteen days after the operations. The funeral services were very largely attended, the church edifice being filled with mourners, relatives, friends and many neighbors from Nine Mile. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful and the sympathy of friends was very deep and sincere. Interment was in the Bear Butte cemetery, and the pall bearers were neighbors and old friends of the deceased from Nine Mile. The deceased was born in McCook, Neb., February 22, 1879, and was married to Miss Cora Heistand, at Little Sioux, Ia., on June 8^th, 1902. They have lived at Nine Mile for the past eleven years. He was a member in good and honorable standing of the Christian church, and a devout, upright and consistent Christian, who lived his religion in everyday life. He was a kind and generous husband, and a generous, industrious and provident father. He was a most dutiful, obedient and thoughtful and kind hearted son and a good all around helpful neighbor. His life seems so young to be cut down with in the manhood and usefulness for he was so attached and devoted to his loved ones. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his wife, and five children, the youngest a baby of only one year, his mother, Mrs. Wm. Crockford, two brothers, Frank of Newell, and one sister, Mrs. E.O. Strayer, of Sturgis. The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing home in this hour of affliction and great sorrow. Sturgis, S.D., Record, June 8, 1917 Monday 1 Jul 1917

Passing of an Early Settler - The death of Mrs. Emaline Mitchell Tuesday of this week, removes another of those who pioneered this section of Red Willow county. The husband and father preceded her to the spirit land several years since. The children remaining have the kindliest sympathy of many friends in this sorrow and bereavement. Obituary - On June 3, 1841, Emaline Show was born in Fayette County, Pa. In early life she moved with her family to Fillmore county, Ia. Here they lived until 1882 when they came to Nebraska to make their home near McCook where she lived until her death. She was married in 1859 to Henry H. Mitchell whose death occurred on October 1, 1914. She was the mother of twelve children of whom five preceded her in death. In her youth she was converted and united with the Methodist church, but later transferred her membership to the Church of Christ. Mrs. Mitchell was sick for about seven years, but did not take to her bed until about five or six weeks ago. On Thursday, June 28^th, she suffered another stroke of paralysis from the effects of which she never recovered. She passed to eternity on Tuesday afternoon, July 3, 1917. She leaves four sons, three daughters, 28 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at the country home of the youngest son of the deceased. Mr. Nicholas Mitchell, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel, the ladies of the church choir furnishing the music. Interment was in Riverview cemetery. Thursday 5 Jul 1917

Cyrus Blake at Rest - Funeral at Zion Hill and Interment Thursday at Indianola - Cyrus Blake, a very early settler of Red Willow county, died in Frontier county, last week, on his 83^rd birthday. Funeral services were conducted at Zion Hill, July 5, 1917, by Rev. Brynon, pastor of the Box Elder circuit, and interment followed in the cemetery at Indianola. Cyrus Blake was born in Bolton, Canada, July 3, 1834. At age of three year he moved with his parents to New Hampshire. At twenty years of age he became a resident of the state of Ohio. From Ohio he moved later to Lynn county, Iowa, where he was married to Mrs. Lucy Jane Beasly, March 16, 1855. Three children were born to them, two girls and one boy. Missouri became his home for awhile and in this state he enlisted in the army, becoming a private in company B of the 23^rd regiment. After the war deceased moved back to Iowa, where he was separated from his wife by her death on February 4, 1864. October 29, 1864, he was married to Endora Austin. Eleven children were born to them, five boys and six girls, of which there are now living in Frontier county three sons and two daughters, one son and one daughter are residents in Canada. From Iowa the family came to Red Willow county, Nebraska, in March 1879; afterwards moving north into Frontier county, Nebraska, where he continued to reside until his death, July 3, 1917, on his 83^rd birthday. Monday 9 Jul 1917

Obituary - Thomas Jefferson Relph was born in Lafayette County, Indiana, November 2, 1870. Ten years later he moved with his parents to Red Willow county, Nebraska, where he was reared to manhood. In 1893 he moved to Decatur county, Kansas, where he made his home until two years ago when he moved to Beaver City which was his home until his death. He was married to Dora Johnson on May 18, 1893; and he was the father of nine children. Mr. Relph was taken ill about April last. He spent several months at Rochester, Minn., hoping to regain his health and receive permanent benefit, but three weeks ago returned and went to the hospital in Cambridge, Nebraska, where he passed to Eternity on Monday morning, July 16, 1917. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons, 6 daughters, one grandchild, his mother, 3 brothers, and 5 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in McCook on Wednesday afternoon, July 18, 1917, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel. Music was rendered by members of the church choir. Interment was in the Longview cemetery. A Card of Thanks - We earnestly desire to thank all friends and neighbors who so generously and neighborly assisted us in the care of our beloved one during his long illness, and especially appreciate the kindness of the M.W.A. lodge of Oberlin for their delegation as pall bearers. Dora Relph and family. Rebecca J. Relph and Family. Thursday 19 Jul 1917

Buried in Indianola Tuesday Afternoon - Mrs. Ami C. Teel died in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, July 14, 1917, of paralysis. Interment took place in Indianola, July 17, 1917. Departed was a resident of Red Willow county for 33 years, and for 12 years was engaged in business in Indianola. She is survived by the husband and one daughter Miss Gertrude. Monday 23 Jul 1917

An Early Settler of County Goes on Before - The End Came for Mrs. Robert J. Traphagan, on Monday - The death of Mrs. Robert J. Traphagan, Sr., occurred Monday afternoon in our city, whither departed came from her farm home in the old Osborn district of Frontier county, a few days since for medical treatment which was to prove impotent to stay the inevitable. Funeral services were conducted in St. Patrick’s church of our city Wednesday morning at ten o’clock, conducted by Father McCullough, O.M.I., and interment followed in Calvary cemetery of the parish. Departed is survived by the husband and twelve children, one child having preceded the mother into the spirit land, years ago. The Traphagans in the early days lived in Coleman precinct, Red Willow county. Many relatives and friends will sympathize with the bereaved and sorrowing ones in this loss and sorrow. The family consisted of seven boys and six girls, one boy having died many years ago. The funeral Wednesday morning was very largely attended by relatives, neighbors and friends from the country and city, thus tenderly attesting the high esteem in which all held the departed who was widely and favorably known in two counties. Obituary - Clara Melinda Colgan was born in Stark county, Illinois, July 2, 1858, and died at her home in McCook, Nebraska, Monday, July 23, 1917, at 4:45 p.m. She was married to Robert Traphagan, December 26, 1877, and to this union were born 13 children, 12 of them surviving her, namely: Fred Traphagan, George Traphagan, John Traphagan, Mrs. Druscilla Pate, Mrs. Eliza Cain, Robert Traphagan, Edward Traphagan, Mrs. Mary Wenig, Joseph Traphagan, Anna Traphagan, Rose Traphagan, Clara Traphagan; one child having died in infancy. All children being present at the funeral except one daughter Mrs. Eliza Cain who was unable to attend. Mr. Traphagan moved his wife and family from Illinois to McCook, Neb. in 1892 where they have since resided. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Wednesday, July 25, 1917, at 10 o’clock a.m., conducted by Father McCullough. There were many beautiful floral offerings from friends and relatives, especially a beautiful wreath with the word “Mother” on it, given by the members of the family. Besides her husband and children, she leaves to mourn her departure, twenty-three grand children, four sisters, three brothers, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. Three of her sisters and two brothers attending the funeral. Interment was made in Catholic cemetery at McCook, Nebraska. Thursday 26 Jul 1917

Death of Baby Schlager - A baby daughter was born to Mr. And Mrs. Henry Schlager, July 31. The little one died August 1. Baby Maria was buried in Riverview cemetery, August 2. Brief services were held at the home by Rev. G. Wockenfuss, pastor of the German Evan. Lutheran church. Thursday 2 Aug 1917

Death of Twin Baby - Baby Glen, twin son of Fireman and Mrs. William T. Tanner, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, aged 7 months and 26 days. Services were held at the Tanner home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and burial was made in Riverview cemetery immediately afterwards. Rev. G. Wockenfuss, pastor of the Evan. German Lutheran church of McCook conducting the services. Baby Glen was one of a pair of promising twins, the baby sister surviving. The little one passed away on the father’s birthday. Heartfelt and tender is the sympathy of many friends toward the bereaved parents. Thursday 2 Aug 1917

Buried at Indianola - Mrs. Herman Wagner (nee Anna Crocker) was buried at Indianola, July 30. Mrs. Wagner died in Cambridge, July 28, aged 36 years, 6 months, and 20 days. The husband and six children survive, the youngest being a babe but few days old. Monday 6 Aug 1917

Too Frail for Earth - The infant child of Mr. And Mrs. C.O. Rogers died at the Cooperative hospital, Tuesday. A brief service was held by Rev. Louis Hieb and interment was made, Tuesday afternoon, in Longview cemetery. The bereaved parents have much tender sympathy in the loss of their little one. Thursday 9 Aug 1917

Sudden Death of Mrs. Josephine Jackson - The End Came Last Night at the Home of Her Daughter - Mrs. Josephine Jackson passed away, last night, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Nicholas Snyder, at corner of east B street and east 6^th street, after an illness of but a few minutes. Mrs. Jackson has been a resident of McCook for years and has followed the avocation of nurse, hence is well known in many McCook homes. An adequate obituary notice will appear in our next issue. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist church tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at three o’clock. Burial will be made in Riverview cemetery. Thursday 16 Aug 1917

Obituary - Josephine Whitaker was born on March 1, 1850, at Frankfort, Ky. When a young woman she moved with her parents to Indiana, from whence she went to Guide Rock, Nebraska, in 1882. Two years later she came to McCook which was her home at the time of her death. On Mar. 13, 1866, she was married to John Jackson. She was the mother of five children of whom two died in infancy. In early life she united with the Church of Christ from which she never severed her membership. As one of the early settlers in McCook, Mrs. Jackson was well known and her kindly ministrations will be remembered by many. She was a woman of sterling character and devoted to her profession as a nurse. Her wish not to be confined to her bed with a lingering illness was granted on Wednesday evening when she passed to Eternity within ten minutes after she was taken ill about 9:20 o’clock August 15, 1917. She is survived by two sons, Thomas R. and Geo. M. of Spokane, Wash., one daughter, Mrs. N.H. Snyder of McCook, Neb., eight grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church on Friday afternoon, August 17, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel, with the music by the church choir. Interment was at Riverview cemetery. Card of Thanks - In our hearts there is gratitude and appreciation for every kindly sentiment and helpful act of neighbors and friends in the death of our dear mother, Mrs. Josephine Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. N.H. Snyder. Thos. And Geo. Jackson. Monday 20 Aug 1917

Died of Typhoid Fever - Earl E. Wilkinson of McCook, Neb., and son of Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Wilkinson of Bethany, died at his home at 5:30 p.m. Friday of typhoid fever. Mr. Wilkinson was thirty years old and had lived in Lincoln for many years. He leaves a wife and two sons, and a brother, E. Wilkinson, living in Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at the home of his parents in Bethany at 4 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Havelock Cemetery. Sunday’s Lincoln Journal - Wednesday 20 Aug 1917

Mrs. William Unger Dead - The End Came This Morning After Years of Sickness - The death of Mrs. William Unger of 205 West B street took place this morning. Deceased has been ill for years. At this time no arrangements have been announced concerning the funeral. Monday 27 Aug 1917

Obituary - At Watertown, Wisconsin, Anna Tilgner was born on January 27, 1873. She moved to Nebraska in 1890, where they settled in Frontier county and later came to McCook, where she has made her home since. She was married in 1892 to William Unger, and she was the mother of five children of whom two died in early life. As a girl she was confirmed in the German Lutheran church of which she was a member the remainder of her life. Mrs. Unger was sick about nineteen months and was a great sufferer thru the whole period. Previous to this she had been sick for over five years. She died on Monday morning, August 27, 1917, leaving her husband, two sons, one daughter, her father, two brothers, and four sisters. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel. Music was rendered by members of the church choir. Interment was in Longview cemetery. Card of Thanks - We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in the sickness, sorrow and death of our dear one. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. To Mrs. Sarah Jeffers and other kind neighbors for special assistance and sympathy. And to the pall-bearers, Messrs. Henry Jeffers, Benj. Olcott, Will Mapes, W.H. Harmon, William Unger, Minnie Unger, Elmer Unger, Otto Unger. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Unger. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Tilgner. Thursday 30 Aug 1917

Death of Dan Hupp - Came Suddenly at Lebanon on Last Friday Night - D.F. Hupp, the Lebanon banker, suddenly passed to his long home, last Friday night, after a brief illness with heart trouble. Mr. Hupp and son Ferris were in McCook, Friday, driving their car over for some repairs. Shortly after their arrival home the same evening he was stricken with the fatal malady which soon ushered him into the Spirit Land. Mr. Hupp was a pioneer citizen and banker of Lebanon. His sudden death has caused sadness and regret in many hearts. Monday 3 Sep 1917

Obituary of Mrs. Rupp - Ida Rupp was born at Allen Grove, Wisconsin, May 16^th, 1867. With her parents in October, 1872, she moved to Hastings, Nebraska, at which place she was married to W.E. Ulmer, May 4^th, 1886. To this union was born one son, Ralph E., who resides in California. On July 1^st, 1896, she was married to J.M. Rupp of this city. She passed away at the family home, Friday, August 31, 1917. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, and nine children, G. Cleave of Grand Island, Nebraska; Joseph F. of Pasco, Washington; Mrs. Harry Kidder of Kenesaw, Nebraska; Mrs. Floyd Hegenberger and Mrs. Ruth Shirley, James, Lynn, Henry L., Edith A., and Deloris, all of this city; also a mother Mrs. L. Eddy of Estherville, Iowa. She was a faithful mother, a member of the Baptist church, a good friend and neighbor, and will be missed by a large number who counted her among their very best friends. The services were held yesterday afternoon in the Baptist church conducted by Rev. A.L. Zink of the Christian church. The pall bearers were from the two churches. The choir from the Baptist and Methodist churches. Interment was made in Longview cemetery. Communicated. Card of Thanks - We wish to express our sincere thanks for the many kind words and deeds, also for the beautiful floral offerings from the Royal Neighbors and many friends of our dear wife, mother and sister. Mr. J.M. Rupp and children. Monday 3 Sep 1917

The Burial of Mrs. McMullen - The body of Mrs. William McMullen of Arvada, Colorado, arrived in the city, Thursday night on 6, and remained over night in the Pade undertaking parlor until Friday morning when interment was made in Riverview cemetery, brief services being held at the grave, conducted by Rev. H.C. Seidel. Deceased formerly lived here, where her husband is also buried. The services were quite largely attended by relatives and friends here and from away. Eliza McMullen was 84 years of age at her death. Monday 10 Sep 1917

Buried Friday Morning - The funeral of John Cashen took place, last Friday morning at 10 o’clock in St. Patrick’s church, Father A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., conducting the service, interment following in Calvary cemetery. The service was very largely attended, evidencing the profound and general sympathy felt for the parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cashen in the tragic and sad death of their son, who died September 7, 1917, as the result of an attack by a bull on the boy at the Cashen farm in Coleman precinct as the lad on horseback was engaged in driving the cattle home from pasture. Monday 10 Sep 1917

Obituary - John Henry Cashen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cashen, was born August 29, 1905, at the farm home 4 miles north of Perry and died September 4, 1917, at the Cooperative hospital, McCook, Nebraska, aged 12 years and 6 days. The funeral services were conducted at ten o’clock, Friday morning, in St. Patrick’s Catholic church of which he has always been a member, Rev. A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., officiating, after which interment was made in Calvary cemetery of this city. The pall-bearers were: Lloyd Benjamin, Edward Schilz, William Schneider and Fred Schneider, intimate friends and schoolmates of the departed. Deceased leaves to mourn his sudden departure his father and mother, one brother and three sisters, namely: Joseph aged 16, Marie aged 5, Marcella aged 13, Marquerite aged 6, together with Grandma Cashen and numerous other relatives. Card of Thanks - Words cannot express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the many kind friends who in any way assisted us during the sickness and after the death of our little John. Also in a special manner do we thank the Perry school, the Catholic Sunday-school and others for the many beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cashen and family. Monday 10 Sep 1917

A Most Regrettable Affair - Miss Ella Simmerman Ended Her Own Life This Morning - This morning Miss Ella Simmerman, daughter of Mrs. G.H. Simmerman, of 1010 West 2^nd street, ended her own life by taking a dose of carbolic acid. Miss Simmerman was 26 years old the only remaining unmarried daughter of the family. Miss Ella has been in a nervous condition for some time but this sad act was not at all anticipated. Funeral arrangements at this time cannot be stated, as relatives from away will have to be heard from first. The family have the sincerest sympathy of this community in this sad affair. Monday 24 Sep 1917

Miss Ella Simmerman Was Buried Yesterday - Large Attendance at the Home of Sympathizing Friends - The funeral of Miss Ella Simmerman at the home 1010 west 2^nd street, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock was attended by a large company of deeply sympathetic neighbors and friends and was characterized by a pathos and tenderness touching and genuine. The sad circumstances of the young woman’s going made a deep and tender impression on many hearts and the atmosphere at the home funeral yesterday was heavily laden with sorrow and sympathy. Obituary - In Red Willow county, Nebraska, on March 8, 1892, Ella Simmerman was born. About ten years ago she moved with her parents to McCook where she lived at the time of her death. She passed from this life on Monday morning, Sept. 24, 1917, and is survived by her mother, three brothers, and eight sisters. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26^th, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel, a ladies’ quartette furnishing the music. Interment was in the Riverview cemetery. Thursday 27 Sep 1917

Death Came Suddenly to Mrs. John C. Stone - The End Came About Three O’clock Tuesday Morning - McCook was pained and surprised, Tuesday morning, by the news of the sudden decease early that morning of Mrs. John C. Stone in the General hospital, where the departed recently underwent an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Stone appeared to be making favorable progress from the operation, but was greatly affected and wrought up by the severe rainstorm of Monday afternoon and evening. At a late hour in the night she was finally quieted but in the sleep which ensued soon passed into the sleep which knows no waking, with an attack of heart failure. Services were held in the Methodist church, Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock, Rev. H.C. Seidel, the pastor, preaching, and Eureka chapter, O.E.S., conducting the funeral services of their order, after which the body was taken to No. 10 and accompanied by the bereaved and stricken husband to Ohio for interment. Members of Eureka chapter and of the Pythian Sisters, together with many friends were present to pay a last tribute to the memory of the one so suddenly gone on before. There was the lovely touch of beautiful flowers in emblems and bouquets in further expression of the very tender sympathy of many McCook friends. As Mr. and Mrs. Stone have for several years been the active managers of the Monte Cristo café, the sympathy comes from many without our city. Obituary - Anna Belle McFarland first saw the light of day on March 11, 1879, in Auglaize county, Ohio. Here she grew to womanhood and lived until 1907 when she came to the West and in 1910 settled in McCook, which was her home at the time of her decease. She was married to John C. Stone on September 1, 1901, and she was a member of the Eastern Star and of the Pythian Sisters. Mrs. Stone was taken ill about September 5^th and two weeks later went to the hospital hoping that an operation might relieve her trouble. She died early on Tuesday morning, September 25, 1917. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.W. McFarland, three sisters, Mrs. Guy Culp, Mrs. Geo. Reynolds, Miss Mildred McFarland, and a brother, Smith McFarland. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel. The members of the choir sang. Services under the auspices of Eureka chapter No. 86, O.E.S., were also held. The body was taken to Ohio, where interment will take place at Spencerville in the family plot. Thursday 27 Sep 1917

Mrs. Morton Vincent Died in Indianola Monday A.M. - Interment was made on Tuesday Afternoon Without Services - Mrs. Morton Vincent died, Monday, in Indianola, after a stroke of paralysis. Interment was made on Tuesday afternoon in the cemetery at Indianola, no services being held because of the fact that a daughter had died in the home about two weeks since with scarlet fever. Thursday 27 Sep 1917

Obituary - William Homer Campbell was born in Syracuse, N.Y., on September 7, 1845. Here he grew to manhood where he moved West and settled in Lincoln, Nebraska, and later went to make his home in McCook, Nebraska, where he lived at the time of his decease. He was married to Miss Frances Wygent, who in September, 1904, preceded him in death. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, after a prolonged illness, he was taken to the hospital with the hope that an operation might prolong life. He passed to Eternity on September 29, 1917, survived by one brother. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church on Monday afternoon, October 1^st, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel. Members of the church choir sang. Interment was in Riverview. Monday 1 Oct 1917

A Courageous Spirit Joined the Immortals - Yesterday, When Mrs. Patsy Jackson Passed From Earth’s Experience - After a long and eventful life, Mrs. Patsy Jackson passed on, Sunday, into the spirit-land, dominant and courageous of soul, if weak of body, trusting and triumphant of spirit to the final dissolution. A rare woman indeed was she, who was in her 93^rd year of life when mortality succumbed. A keen and wise and often inside observer of her beloved country’s affairs for more than three-quarters of a century, Mrs. Jackson was a remarkably informed woman of a most intensely patriotic type. America was not only first with her, but her country was all-inclusive and all-comprehending. Despite physical disabilities, converse with her even in advanced age was luminous and inspiring in its vigor of conception and expression, and during the few years of her residence in McCook she came to be most highly esteemed. Mrs. Jackson is survived here by a son, Colonel J.B. Jackson, and a daughters, Mrs. A. Galusha, Sr. Another son, David S. Jackson resides in Kansas City, Missouri. The funeral service will be held at the home 601 Main avenue tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o’clock, to be conducted by Rev. H.J. Johnson of St. Alban’s Episcopal church. Interment will be made in Longview cemetery. Obituary - Mrs. Patsy Buford Jackson, died at 3 o’clock p.m., October 14^th, 1917. She was born at Frankfort, Kentucky, June 11^th, 1824. She was the daughter of Charles and Henrietta Adair Buford. She was the widow of General James S. Jackson who was killed in the battle of Perryville, Ky., on Oct. 8^th, 1862. She left three children, Mrs. Henrietta Jackson Galusha, David S. Jackson of Kansas City, James B. Jackson, Colonel U.S. Army, Retired. She lived in Kentucky till 1868, and then moved to Madison, Indiana. She moved to Nebraska in 1876 and lived in this state since that time. Monday 15 Oct 1917

Death of Private Gherring - Word comes this morning announcing the death, yesterday at Camp Funston of Private Gherring. The body is expected to arrive in McCook tomorrow and burial will probably be made in this city tomorrow. News is very meager concerning the case, but it is understood that Private Gherring died of typhoid fever, possibly typhoid pneumonia. It is the understanding that services will be held in the M.E. church. Private Gherring is said to have lived on the Charles Doyle place on the Red Willow creek. Monday 22 Oct 1917

Christie Lynn Gherring Buried Here Yesterday - Young Soldier Died Sunday at Camp Funston of Typhoid Pneumonia - The funeral services and burial here, yesterday afternoon, of Christie Lynn Gherring, was of more than usual sadness and pathos. The young man had gone into the war service of his country from Nelson, Nebraska, and shortly after his arrival at Camp Funston was stricken with typhoid pneumonia, which resulted in his death, last Sunday. The body arrived in McCook, Wednesday morning, and services were conducted in the Methodist church, the same afternoon, beginning at two o’clock. The services were quite largely attended by neighbors and friends from the Red Willow creek, where the parents Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Gherring reside on the Charles Doyle farm, and by sympathetic townspeople. Neighborhood boys were the pallbearers. This was the first funeral of one of the young soldier boys called into the service of our country for the present war, and Old Glory which enfolded the coffin, had a more special and tender significance to all present, in addition to the beautiful flowers of love and sympathy. The parents, family and friends of the young man had the tenderest sympathy and consideration of every tender heart and thoughtful mind. Obituary - Christie Lynn Gherring was born in Winston, Mo., Oct. 2, 1895. He came to Nebraska in 1905. For nine years he made his home in the neighborhood north of McCook where his cheerful disposition and happy ways won for him many friends. For the past three years he has spent much time in and around Nelson, Nebr., from where he willingly and cheerfully answered his country’s call, the first of October. He went to Camp Funston where shortly after his arrival he was taken sick with typhoid pneumonia and died Oct. 21, 19176, aged 22 years, 19 days. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving and devoted father and mother, five sisters and two brothers, besides a host of friends. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 24, conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel. Members of the choir sang several hymns. Interment was in Longview. Private Gherring carried $6,000 government insurance, which we understand is payable in monthly installments for a period of 20 years. Thursday 25 Oct 1917

Death of Mrs. Chas. Wilson - Funeral Held Yesterday Afternoon in the Methodist Church - Mrs. Charles Wilson passed on, last Saturday morning, in our city, after a short illness, leaving a young husband and a baby about a month old. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Seidel in the Methodist church, where a large company of sympathizing friends attended, some coming from Dundy county and the neighborhood northwest of McCook, where departed lived on the old Homer Hale farm. Bessie Breedon came into this world at Max, Nebraska, on January 8, 1894. Here she lived until she grew to womanhood; and on January 1, 1916, she was married to Fred Wilson with whom she moved to a farm north of Culbertson. In early life she was converted and united with the Methodist church of which she was a member at the time of her death on Saturday morning, November 3^rd, after an illness of about three weeks. She is survived by her husband, one son, her mother, one brother, and three sisters. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon, November 4, 1917, conducted by the pastor. The choir sang several appropriate selections. Interment was in Longview cemetery. Monday 5 Nov 1917

Mrs. E.D. Hethcote Passes On - After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Hethcote, wife of Judge E.D. Hethcote, passed away at her home in Danbury, Nebraska, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Hethcote have been residents of this community for twenty years and the sad news of her death was a shock, not only to the people of Danbury, but to their wide acquaintance of friends over the county. Basheby Price was born in Jennings county, Indiana, March 24, 1844. She married D. Hethcote at Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 2, 1860. To this union were born thee sons, Chas, Franklin, who preceded her to the better world, Leonard Sylvester of Holyoke, Colo., and Dudley Everitt of Evanston, Iowa. Early in life she moved with her husband to Illinois, from there to Iowa, and in the year 1887 she came to Danbury, Neb., where she resided until her death. In 1887 she joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church to which faith she held her membership until her death. By many of her old acquaintances she was known as a “mother of charity”, always ready to assist in any way possible to those in need. She was a loving wife to her life companion, a good mother and an excellent friend and neighbor. The funeral services were held at the Danbury Congregational church, Thursday, Nov. 22, conducted by Rev. H.M. Woolman, and the remains laid to rest in the Danbury cemetery. The large attendance at her funeral shows the excellent esteem in which she was held in the community. The relatives who were present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Harrison and son of Omaha, Nebr. L.S. Hethcote and son of Holyoke, Colo., and D.E. Hethcote of Evanston, Iowa. Monday 26 Nov 1917

William Weygint Placed in Tomb - Impressive Service Conducted for Aged Resident Who Died Last Week, Aged 97 Years - Funeral services for William Weygint, who died last Friday at the age of 97 years, were held yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. I.J. Starbuck, 224 South Eighth East Street, the Rev. James H.N. Williams officiating. Mrs. L. David of the First Methodist church rendered a solo, “Nearer, My God, to Thee”, after which the ladies of Reynolds circle, auxiliary to the Grand army, gave the “flag service”. Mr. Weygint having been a veteran of the Civil war, throughout which he served with an Iowa infantry regiment. Mr. Weygint was born at Oneida, N.Y., but followed the frontier in its westward march, moving at an early age to Elmira, N.Y., where he was a schoolmate of Joseph Smith, the prophet of the Latter-day Saints. From there he removed shortly before the Civil War, during which he served under the Union colors. Some years after the close of that conflict he became on of the pioneer settlers of Nebraska, remaining a resident of that state until he came to Salt Lake City ten years ago. His wife, Sophronia, now 94 years of age, shared with him at all times the hardships of the great west. The couple celebrated on October 30 the seventy-fifth anniversary of their wedding. Many beautiful floral offerings were sent by friends of the aged couple, among others being a large stand of roses from the local sheriff’s office, to which Mr. Starbuck, the son-in-law, is attached. Interment at Mt. Olivet, was private, Judge J.M. Bowman, Comrades William Price and J. Justice of the Grand Army, Charles Shields, Elmer DeLong and J.M. Cahoon being the pall-bearers. In addition to his widow, Sophronia, and his daughter Mrs. I.J. Starbuck, two sons survive him. Monday 26 Nov 1917

Died in the Philippines - Friday’s State Journal contains the following brief word of the death of Mrs. Nordby Moore. “Mrs. Moore was a member of the class of 1916 of Wesleyan university and since graduation was engaged in missionary work in the Philippine Islands with her husband.” The husband, Joe Moore, Jr., is a graduate of McCook high school and of Wesleyan. He has the tenderest sympathy of McCook friends. Mr. Moore was sick in a hospital at the time of Mrs. Moore’s death, and had been ill for about a month. A little baby is left by the mother. Mon 24 Dec 1917

Obituary - Little Velva M. Coleman, daughter of Frank and Flora Coleman, was born in Frontier county on August 17, 1908. About four months ago she was taken ill and about three weeks ago her condition became serious. She passed from earth to heaven on Thursday, December 20, 1917, a little over nine years of age. She leaves her parents, two brothers and one sister. The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon, December 22, 1917, from the home of her parents in East McCook conducted by the Rev. H.C. Seidel. Several of the ladies of the church sang a number of appropriate hymns. Interment was in the Riverside (Riverview) cemetery. Monday 24 Dec 1917

Mother McAdams’ Death - Spent Many Years of Her Life Here in McCook - Mrs. John McAdams passed to her reward, last Sunday afternoon at three o’clock, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mary Cain, after a brief illness, having been taken sick on the previous Saturday evening. Funeral services were held in St. Patrick’s church, Wednesday morning, Rev. A.H. Kunz, O.M.I., pastor, conducting the Requiem Mass, and many friends of the family attending and showing their respect for the memory of the good woman gone on before. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery of the parish, beside her husband, who died June 15, 1915. Obituary - Rose Leonard was born in the County Farmauagh, Ireland, in 1831. She came to American in 1852. Was married to John McAdams at Dixon, Illinois, in 1859. To this union were born nine children, five of them living: James McAdams, and Mrs. Mary Cain of McCook; J.W. McAdams and Mrs. E.C. Daugherty of Sedalia, Mo.; Miss Elizabeth McAdams of Los Angeles, Calif. All were present at the funeral, save Miss Elizabeth McAdams. Thursday 27 Dec 1917

Coon Creek - The funeral of Grandma Anderson was held Dec. 20^th at 3 p.m., from the Congregational church at Indianola, burial in the Indianola cemetery. A host of friends followed the remains to its last resting place and will cherish the memory of this highly respected and beloved lady. She was 83 years old, was born in Denmark, coming to America some 30 years ago. Monday 31 Dec 1917