1 Feb 1901 - 4 May 1966, BIRTH: 1 Feb 1901, Angus, NE, DEATH: 4 May 1966, Stratton, Hitchcock Co., NE  Source

Source: 1-31-01, Obituaries: The Salina Journal

Florence Abrams

MILFORD, Neb. -- Florence Abrams, 86, Milford, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Milford.

Mrs. Abrams was born Florence Cook on Sept. 23, 1914, at Sutton. She was a homemaker.

Her husband, Tom, died in 1989.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Haney of Ridgecrest, Calif., and Meridel Abrams of Louisville, Ky.; two sons, Thomas of Harvard and Herbert of Lincoln; two brothers, Harold Cook of Monroe and Samuel Cook of Lupton, Colo.; three sisters, Lillian Zoller of Berthoud, Colo., Dorothy Schmier of Canon City, Colo., and Norma Noyes of California; and two grandsons.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Little Blue Christian Fellowship, Nelson, the Rev. David Sellers officiating. Burial will be in Edgar Cemetery, Edgar.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Herb Abrams, 519 S. 30th, Lincoln, NE 68510.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 S. Main, Nelson 68961

Source:  Nebraska State Journal October 5, 1940

Davenport Thrashes Bladen Eleven.

DAVENPORT, Neb.—Scoring in every period. Coach Walden's Davenport high gridders trimmed Bladen, 41 to 0, here Friday afternoon.

Five Davenport boys shared in

 the scoring. Lynn Keim. Davenport quarterback, and Albert Ahrens, fullback, were especially outstanding for the victorious Tigers. Andrews, passing ace, was Bladen's best bet

Source:  Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star May 11, 1941

STATE PREP SUMMARIES TRACK EVENTS

Javelin:

Class C: Won by Roy KIsling, Indianola,

172 feet 10; second, Darle Larsec, Wausa,

165 feet 8; third. Edward Hoevet, Fairfield.

158 feet 10; fourth Albert Ahrens

Davenport. 149 feet 10

Glover, TaeRee:

Albert Ahrens is a creationist and Native American historian. While looking for artifacts Albert found the largest small bone fossil bed in the North American Continent. He and his grand-daughter TaeRee Glover dug fossils with UNL along with some of the world's top paleontologists Dr. Voorhies, George Corner, and Dr. Xue Xiang Xu from China. TaeRee found a deer antler of a species never discovered before. The deer was named the "TaeRee deer." Albert and TaeRee were featured on the front page of the Omaha World Herald and in the Nebraskaland's Cellers of Time (Page 72-73) magazine. They were guest speakers at the International College Science Convention.

Albert is the Senior Elder and lead guitarist at Little Blue Christian Fellowship. he and his wife (Helen (of 58 years) reside in Angus, Nebraska. Albert will be the Wagon master and Curt Jensen the Scout for the Oregon Trail and the Albert Ahrens Fossil Site 104 tour on Friday afternoon. The Prairie Bonnet Girls Nichole Sellers and Katie Jensen will be assisting.

 Source:  Little Blue Fellowship's Missionary Conference july 27-29, 2001 Pamphlet

Little Blue Christian Fellowship

Rt. 2 Box 75

Nelson, Nebraska 68961

Source: The Hastings Tribune Newspaper 05-17-1997

Digging paleontology

Angus man's 'incredible' find spawns interest in Ice Age fossils

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By Rebecca Oltmans

Tribune Staff Writer

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ANGUS - Talk about beginner's luck. When it comes to unearthing history, Albert Ahrens of Angus has plenty.

Two old bones he found in a gully in Nuckolls County in the late 1970s -the ones he thought so little of they lay in his yard for several years -just happened to be markers of what paleontologists call one of the most important North American fossil sites from the Middle Ice Age.

The discovery started a passion for paleontology which continues today and is shared by Ahrens' granddaughter TaeRee Sellers, also of Angus.

Twenty years later Ahrens is no beginner to paleontology. His fossil finds now come from years of hard work as well as luck. The fossil site, named Albert Ahrens site No. 104, continues to produce fossils and Ahrens and Sellers plan to keep digging up history near home and in other parts of the state.

Ahrens' discovery would be enough to jump start anyone's curiosity about fossils, but as a local historian even more so.

Ahrens, a retired custodian at Sandy Creek Junior/Senior High School near Fairfield, said he's been scavenging around on gullies and sandbars since he was a little boy. He discovered the bones while hunting artifacts in a gully near Angus, on land his family at one time leased.

At the time, he said, he "didn't think too much of them." The bones lay around his acreage for several years before a representative with the Nebraska State Historical Society came to look at Ahrens' collection of artifacts in 1986.

"When he saw the two bones that stopped everything," Ahrens said.

A phone call brought George Corner of the University State Museum to the site. Corner then called Mike Voorhies, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the museum, and told him the site was "wall-to-wall fossils," Ahrens said.

The original bones Ahrens found turned out to be the toe bones of a mammoth. Corner and Voorhies took eight sacks of soil from the site to the museum.

"They told us you usually dig all day and maybe find one bone. Here there were bones in every shovelful," Ahrens said.

The site is "just incredible," said Corner, collection manager of vertebrate paleontology at the museum.

It's one of the most important Ice Age sites in North America, he said, and has drawn a fairly steady stream of paleontologists, history buffs and volunteers to help with the digging.

After five digs by museum officials, as well as ongoing work by Ahrens and the rest of the family, the list of species found in the site reads almost like an encyclopedia of vertebrate animals: mammoth, horse, camel, mastodon, muskrat, beaver, mouse, duck, deer, shrew, stork, swan, frogs and so on.

So far, fossils of approximately 200 vertebrate species have come from the one-acre site, Corner said. Even bones from birds, which Corner said are difficult to find preserved because of their hollow structure, have been found.

Museum officials believe a couple of the species may be new, including a deer whose curved antlers are different than other known deer species.

Studies of the remains have led officials to believe the site was once a wooded basin for animals, with marshy, quiet water.

Through the years, Ahrens, Sellers and other family members got a firsthand account of how to find and preserve fossils and have accompanied paleontologists on various digs in Nebraska.

The digs are fun, the two said, but they are also a lot of work. They've shoveled tons of dirt, made countless casts of fossils, mapped their findings, and sometimes even transported fossils from site 104 to the university in the trunk of a car.

Sellers, a junior at Central Community College-Hastings, has been digging fossils since she was a small girl. Although she enjoys her hobby and once considered it as a career, she is now working to be a physician's assistant.

Ahrens and his family donated all their specimens to the museum, except for the original bones he found. The family often makes presentations at schools and libraries, talking about history and, of course, fossils.

Corner said the museum hopes to continue work at site 104 in the future.

Source:  Little Blue Fellowship's Missionary Conference july 27-29, 2001 Pamphlet

Little Blue Christian Fellowship

Rt. 2 Box 75 Nelson, Nebraska 68961 

Albert Ahrens

Albert Ahrens is a creationist and Native American historian.  While looking for artifacts Albert found the largest small bone fossil bed in the North American Continent.  He and his grand-daughter TaeRee Glover dug fossils with UNL along with some of the world's top paleontologists Dr. Voorhies, George Corner, and Dr. Xue Xiang Xu from China.  TaeRee found a deer antler of a species never discovered before.  The deer was named the "TaeRee deer."  Albert and TaeRee were featured on the front page of the Omaha World Herald and in the Nebraskaland's Cellers of Time** magazine.  They were guest speakers at the International College Science Convention.

Albert is the Senior Elder and lead guitarist at Little Blue Christian Fellowship.  he and his wife (Helen (of 58 years) reside in Angus, Nebraska.  Albert will be the Wagon master and Curt jensen the Scout for the Oregon Trail and the Albert Ahrens Fossil Site 104 tour on Friday afternoon.  The Prairie Bonnet Girls Nichole Sellers and Katie Jensen will be assisting.

**  pages 72-73

The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, March 29, 1979; pg. 18 

David Fredrick Basinger, born at Pandora, Ohio, July 7, 1907, the son of Maude Estella Fredrick and Lazurus Ben Basinger. He passed away Sunday, March 11, 1979, at Brodstone Memorial Nuckolls County Hospital in Superior after a brief illness, at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 4 days.

Mr. Basinger's second marriage was on July 7, 1952, at Toledo, Ohio to Florence Sypeck.

For many years the family home was in Toledo where he was affectionately known as Lightening", a nickname received at the speed he moved and the amount of work he did. He was a railroad car inspector for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York Central Railroad and also worked as a train driver. In 1954 he and his family moved from Toledo to California where they lived at Long Beach and at Los Angeles, where he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. After his retirement they moved to Angus, in July, 1965.

He was a member of the Church of God at Edgar and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. In his retirement he liked to sketch and paint; he enjoyed helping built and maintaining the Sod House at Angus for the centennial celebration in 1967.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three children, Harold, Irvin and Agnes Marce____.

urvivors include his wife, Florence; three sons, Fred of Cincinnati, Ohio, and David and Ralph, both of Toledo, Ohio; two daughters, Edna Lampros and Anna Duda, both of Toledo, Ohio; two stepsons, Harold Zinsmeister of Cardington, Ohio, and Eugene Zinsmeister of Kankakee, AIllinois; a stepdaughter, Isabelle Williams of Lima, Ohio, one brother, Horace of Oregon, Ohio, two sisters, Rachel Darling of Toledo, Ohio and Agnes Lutz of New York, New York; 17 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

The funeral service was held Thursday, March 15 at the Church of God in Edgar. The Rev. Forest E. Witt, pastor of the church officiated. Interment was in the Edgar Cemetery. The Urbauer Funeral Home of Edgar was in charge of arrangements.

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b. July 7, 1907 d. March 11, 1979  Funeral services Held Thursday March 15, 1979, 2:00pm at the Church of God Edgar, Nebraska, ; Clergyman The Rev. Forrest E Witt; Music How Great Thou Art" "rock of Ages"; Soloist Mrs. Forrest E Witt; Organist Mrs. Kenneth L. Dohse; Casketbearers, Kenneth Dohse, Albert Ahrens, Byron Kinnison, Gene Ferebee, Rollan Johnson, Norland Melvin; Burial Edgar Cemetery Edgar, Nebraska.  Source:  Funeral Pamphlet

Date of Birth October 19, 1899

Date of Death April 24, 1986

Services Held at Marengo United Methodist Church Saturday, 10:00am April 26, 1986

Clergymen Officiating: Rev. David Sellers & Rev. Forrest Witt

Place of Burial: Edgar Cemetery Edgar Nebraska may 1, 1986

Arrangements: Snyder Funeral Director

Source: Funeral Pamphlet 

Vivian lived Angus for a couple years.  Her and her husband Richard Chambers lived on the hill north of Gene/Violet Ferebees.  To read more about Vivian go the Files page. 

Nora resident Gerald Biltoft, 54, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1996, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Nelson Community United Church of Christ with the Rev. Royce Buchtel officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery at Nelson. Visitation is until 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until services Saturday at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home in Nelson.

Mr. Biltoft was born Aug. 17, 1941, to Oscar and Wanda (Lowery) Biltoft in Deshler. He graduated from Nelson High School. On June 24, 1962, he married Carol Diane Shipley in Angus.

He was a member of Nelson Community United Church of Christ, Elk Creek Country Club, both in Nelson, Belgian Draft Horse Association of America and Nebraska Draft Horse Association. He was a past member of Nuckolls County Fair Board and Farmers Union Elevator Board.

Survivors are his wife; one son, Todd of Greeley, Colo.; his mother of Superior; one brother, Larry of Ruskin; and four sisters, Nola McCartney of Odell, Connie Nickel and Linda Poppe, both of St. Paul, and Shirley Wegener of Jackson, Miss.

He was preceded in death by one son, Toby Lynn, and his father.

Memorials may be sent to the family at Rural Route 1, Box 92, Nora, NE 68961.

Source: Hastings Tribune Obituary

Source:  Edgar Sun 3.11.1938
Miss Dorothy M Blevins, daughter of mrs. Florence Blevins, was united in marriage to kenneth Grossman, son of Morgan F. Grossman, Wednesday March 2, at mankato Kansas. Judge Kissinger officiated.  The bride was attired in a gown of white silk crepe lace and jewel trimmed with white accessories.  The groom wore a gray suit.
Mrs. Grossman is a graduate of the Edgar High School with the class of 1935.  She was custodian of the Angus depot and has been a successful operator of the Farmers Union cream station and is popular in scoial and church circles.
Mr. Grossman is a successful oung farmer.
Mr and Mrs Grossman left via auto Saturday morning for Jerome, Idho, where Mr. Grossman has employment on a dairy farm.
Both young people are well and favorably known and have a host of friends who join in wishing them all joy and happiness in their married life and new home. 

Source:  Beckham County Democrat Erick, Oklahoma 10.12.1961
Funeral services for Charles S. Borin, Erick, retured president of The Farmers national Bank of Erick, who died Sunday  afternoon at the Erick hospital following a three month illness were held Tuesday at 2:30 pm in the First Christian Church in Erick, with Rev. John Bell and Rev. Bob Paine officiating. 
Born April 17 1876 at Red Cloud, nebraska, Mr. Borin came to Erick in 1919 as a grain dealer.  Pioneer banker and rancher. He was a member of the Methodist Church.  Chairman of the board of directrors of the Farmers National Bank, he was a member of the Beckham county Selective Service board during World War II
His wife Anna, and one son preceeded him in death.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. C. S. Borin of the home; one dughter, Mrs. Dolores Puthouff, Midwest City; nine sisters; one brother.
Pall bearers were Earl Francis, Leon Gillum, Ed Davis, WJ Bacon, OH Lowry, and Aubrey McLain.
Committal was in the Erick cemetery with Fatheree Albert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

Nelson Gazette 4.6.1889
Charles Bock and Florence Mayfield were married at the home of the bride near Angus, yesterday at high noon.  Rev. C M Fuller officiated. 

Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 11.30.1917
Fred E. Kotas and wife to Frank W Borin Lots 2 and 3 Block 9 Angus
Source:  The Edgar Sun 2.5.1932 pg 2
Letter from Bloomfield
The following letter was received last week from F. W. Borin by H. G. Springer last week and will be of interest to our readers:
Bloomfield, Nebr., Jan 27, 1932
Dear Bert,
We have your letter notifying us of the car being shipped here with supplies.  It arrived and I went over and looked it all over, and they handed me the list.  I gave it to the paper here and he is writing up about it and when the paper come s out I will send you a copy of the same>
It is terrible here on account of feed for stock.  People have enough to eat and wear at present. There have been 14 cars in here so far this month, but each one gets five bales of hay and five to ten bushels of corn, and that does not go very far for six cows and ten hogs and a few horses. 
The people are surely thankful for what they are getting and sure appreciate it.  They say if anyone ever needs anything and they have it to give, thy are sure going to do it.
Here is $2.00.  Send the Edgar paper.  We saw a lot of old home items in it, the copy you sent us.
Yours sincerely
F.W. Borin
F.W. Borin Lumber Company.
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OBITUARY
Frank Webster Borin
Source:  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62584903/frank-webster-borin

Frank W. Borin, 79 retired Bloomfield lumberman, passed away on Friday evening, Sept 20 at Lundberg Memorial hospital in Creighton.  He had suffered a paralytic stroke early that day.
Funeral services for Mr. Borin were conducted at the Christ Memorial Methodist Church on Tuesday, Sept 24 at 2:00 pm.  The Rev. John F Bartleson Jr., pastor, officiated, and arrangements were by Prescott Funeral Chapel. 
Interment was made in the Bloomfield Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Glen Emmons, Leonard Kuhl, Raymond Petersen, VC Jelinek, Theo. Lamprecht and Clyde Anderson.
Obituary
Freank Webster Borin was born April 23 1884, at osborn, Kansas , the son of Frank Borin and Alma Wells Borin.  He died at the Lundberg Memorial Hospital, Creighton, Nebr., on September 20, 1963, at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 28 days. 
He received his early education at Osborn, Kansas, and entered the lumber retail business as his life's work.  His first yard was at Angus, Nebr., then moving to St. Paul, Nebr., where he operated the lumber yard until 1924.  That year he came to Bloomfield, Nebr., and here operated the F. W> Borin Lumber Co., until a year ago when he sold his yard to the Carhart interests and retired.
On April 6, 1908 Mr Borin and Lydia Ann Woods were married at Schuyler nebr., and to thisunion three children were born, Harlan F Borin, Lawrence S Borin, and Arlene Borin Pierson.  On October 20, 1954 Mrs. Borin passed away.
On Febrary 22, 1956 Mr Borin was married to Carrie K Gerriets at Omaha Nebr.
The deceased was a member of Christ Memorial Methodist church of Bloomfield Masonic Lodge 218, AF&AM , Member of the order of Eastern Star, Nazarene Chapter 117, Bloomfield, Nebr; Knights Templar at norfolk nebr, Tahama Temple, Hastings Nebr; past president and director of the Nebraska Lumber Dealers associaten, and secretery of the Modern Woodmen of America.
Left to mourn in his passing are his widow, Carrie; daughter, Arlene, of South Pasadena Calif;, two sons, Lawrence of Los Angeles Calif, and Harlan of Chicago Ill, two stepsons A. Neil Kunkle and William J Kunkle; four grandchildren and four step grandchildren.
There are also survive nine sisters, Ida Borin Leighty, Ada Borin Warner, Ruhama Borin Euhus, Ruth Borin Conner, Dorcas Borin Doward, Abigail Borin Potter, Rebecca Borin Damon, Lydia Borin Maddy and Esther Borin Lovell.
Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. 

***Note on find a grave there is a photo of Mr. Borin. 

Source:  Benkelman Chronicle 3.24.1899
A man by the name of Frank  Blum of Angus, Nebraska, came in with a car of emigrant goods this week and has moved out south to a farm which he purchased last fall. 

Source:  Nuckolls Couny Herald 6.30.04
Mr. and mrs. Clrence Fuller were called home Friday from St. Louis on account of the illness of her father Drys Brooks.  He was at the supper table, when he was stricken with paralysis, the whole left side being stricken.  He has been ailing since last fall but had improved much of late.  Mr. and mrs. Clarence Fuller had been visiting with Mr. and mrs. Charley Fuller at St. Louis and attending the Exposition.  Mrs. Charlie Fuller and her daughter Fern also came to be at the side of her father.  Mr. Brooks lay unconscious with this stroke on Thursday evening Jan. 23.  Thursday at 3 o'clock PM his soul fled to a better world, to the height beyond, where there is no grief, no pain, no sorrow.  All of Mr. Brooks children, wife and sister were at his bedside when he died.  The funeral will be held today. (Wednesday) at 2:30PM Rev Krunckle of Oak will preach the funeral sermon from the house.  Enternment at Edgar cemetery. 
Mr. Brooks was an old resident of this county, coming here in the early days from Ill.  He was an industrious hard working man, and has accumalated several good farms and other property.  He leaves a wife, 6 dughters, and 3 sons to mourn his loss. Mr. Brooks was a kind and willing man to help anyone in need.  His loss will be keenly felt.  He was 63 years of age. 

Source:  The Lincoln Evening News Saturday September 2, 1911

Mrs. Ollie Brooks, aged sixty, died in the city this morning.  The body is being held awaiting the arrival of relatives from Angus, Neb.

Services are 2pm Tuesday at Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson with the Rev. Royce Buchel Officiating. Nelson Resident Alex Brown, 76, died Friday, September 19, 1997 at his home. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery. Visitation is until 9pm today and 9am to noon Tuesday at Klawitter Price Funeral Home in Nelson.

Mr. Brown was born December 24, 1920, to Ora and Nelle (Coors) Brown in Walker, Mo. He graduated from Davenport High School. He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II from 1945-46 in the Pacific Theatre. On March 17, 1945, he married Lyla McGinness in Mankato, Kan. He farmed Northeast of Nelson.

He was a member of Angus Evangelical united Brethren Church and Angus Church of Christ. He served on the church board at both churches. He attended the Nelson Community United Church of Christ at the time of death. He served on the Oxbow and Nelson Boards of Education and the elevator board. Survivors are his wife; six daughters, Ruth Staley and Doris Brown, both of Kearney, JoAnn Kruse of Omaha, Margaret Rasmussen of Lincoln, Martha Thompson of Hoskins and Barbara Dahlman of Atchison, Kan.; three sons, Robert of Shelton, Arnold of Nelson and Kenneth of Geneva; one sister, Norma Keldsen of Malcolm; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant sister. Memorials may be given to Nelson Community United Church of Christ in care of the family, Rural Route 2, Box 118, Nelson, NE 68961.

Source: Hastings Tribune Obituary

Edgar Resident, 86; Leila Renza Buerer, 86, of Edgar died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at the Memorial Hospital in Aurora.

She was born to Arthur and Ethel (Elliott) Kinnison on June 16, 1914, at Angus. She attended the Angus School. Leila was married to Keith Clarence Buerer on Oct. 3, 1932, in Angus. To this union, nine children were born.

They spent most of their lives farming in the Nuckolls and Clay Counties. He died June 24, 1974. She remained on the farm and then moved into the Edgar community later, becoming a resident of the Rose Brook Skilled Services.

She was a member of the Church of the Plains in Edgar, a lifetime member of the Edgar American Legion Auxiliary in which she was a Gold Star Sister, and a member of the Prairie Dale Women's Club. She was a past president of both organizations.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sons, Donald, James and Richard; one grandson; four sisters; and two brothers.

Survivors include three sons, Keith Jr. (Jean) Buerer of Nevada City, Calif., Gean (Marlene) Buerer of Geneva, and Dennis of Clay Center; three daughters, Deloris (Lou) Springer and Nancy (Ken) Overturf, all of Edgar, and Pat (John) Riggle of Columbus; two daughters-in-law, Myra Buerer of Clay Center and Deb Buerer of Fairfield; one brother, Bob Kinnison of Kenniwick, Wash.; 25 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 1, at the Church of the Plains in Edgar with the Rev. Rick Cepris officiating. Burial will be in the Edgar Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the family.

Source: York News Times Obituary

Source:  Nelson Gazette 6.3.1897
Squire Burd is going around on crutches on account of stepping on a rusty nail. He thinks he will soon be able to walk on both feet again.
Source:  Nelson Gazette 10.2.1903 pg 5
Noah Burd is the only lucky man who can pull from 20 to 30 pounds of cat fish out of the river these lovely nights.
Source:  Lawrence Locomotive 5.27.1905
Noah Burd, who left here several weeks ago for Boise City, Idaho does not seem to be taken up wit h that country and as soon as possible will return to good Old Nebraska.  He had inteded to work at mining out there this summer.
Source Nuckolls Count Herald 3.9.1905
Mrs. and Mrs. ???zbach moved into the Burd house today.
Source Nelson Gazette 3.26.1908  *** NOT NOAH BURD FROM ANGUS*****
Noah Burd met with quite a serious accident at hubbell Tuesday.  He is braking on the Burlington and while at work on a moving train he sustained a fall and had one foot and one hand badly mashed by a wheel passing over it.  He was brought to Wymore where he is under the care of the railroad physician who hopes to be able to avoid amputation of either the foot or arm.  Mrs. DW Burd, the mother of Noah, BH Burd his uncle, went down yesterday morning to see him.
Source:  Aurora News Register 4.3.1908  ***NOT NOAH BURD FROM ANGUS******
Word was received here this week that Noah Burd, A B&M Brakeman while switching at Endicott fell under the train in some way and was so seriously injured as to make it necessary to amputate one foot and possibly one of his hands.  Noah has many friends here who are very sorry to learn of his accident and whose sympathies are not only with him and his bride of six weeks, but also with his parents, Mr. and mrs. Dan Burd, who have been so unfortunate as to lose two of their sons within the last few years, Albert, who lost his life in the Spanish American war and Howard, who met his death a fewe years later by beings accidently shot and living only a few minutes. 
Source;  Edgar Sun 6.2.1916, page 6
N.H. Burd reports that he will have 50 crates of strawberries on his ranch east of town, Mr. Burd has one of the best farm in Nuckolls County for raising fruit.  He is building one of the best fish ponds in south nebraska and after about 4 years can supply anyone with most any kind of fish except the flying fish .
Source:   The Edgar Sun 4.20.1928, pg 1
LAKE AT NOAH BURD'S STOCKED WITH FISH
WJ O'Brien, head of the state fish department, was in Edgar last Thursday and approved the lake located on the noah Burd ranch, six miles south of Edgar.  This lake is fed by springs and mr. O'Brien said it was ideal for a nursery and hatchery, non nicer in the state according to size.  The local izaak Walton league is having the lake drained and  cleaned preparatory to putting it in shape to enlarge which will be done by raising the dam.  Piping is being shipped from the state department and an expert from the state fisheries will be here this week when pond lillies are to be planted and the lake stocked with crappies, the lake to be used as a nursery.  The fingerlings are to be planted in the Blue River.  It is expected that 7000 fish will be raised here this year.
Source:  The Edgar Sun 4.27.1928, pg 1
Lake at Noah Burd's Nearing Completion
The lake which is about to be used as a nursery for fish at Noah Burd's ranch is advancing to a place where it will soon be entirely completed, according to Dr. Hull of the local Izaak Walton league, except for piping and planting water lillies. The dam was completed Wednesday and Friday morning the work of planting lilies and piping water will be carried on.
The lake has been enlarged and instead of the 7000 fingerlings which O'Brien planned on, the lake will hold 12,000.  The local Waltonians expect to have the work completed by next week.
Source :  The Nelson Gazette 3.5.1936, page 8
Burd, Noah H.
Noah H. Burd, the son of Jacob and Margaret Motzer Burd, was born October 21, 1852, in Perry county Pennsylvania and died February 28, 1936 at his home near Angus, Nebraska at the age of  83 years, 4 months and 7 days.
On December 25, 1885, he was united in marriage to Emma Hoyt who has preceded him in death. To this union was born one daughter, Grace.
Early in life he came West, and for fifty years lived on the same farm near Angus. He was well known throughout the community, having taught the Angus school as well as the Stone school for a number of years, and served the village of Angus as Justice of the Peace for years, and was holding that office at the time of his death.  He was also a a Notary Public.
He leaves to mourn his death, his daughter Grace Burd at home, and one brother BH Burd of Nelson; one sister and three brothers havepreceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the home.  The Rev. TS Hughes of Edgar officiating.  Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. WR Organ, Mrs TS Hughes, JG Walley and JM McGhie.  The pallbearers were Morge Grossman, judge Grossman, Ross Brooks, Cal Judy, Ben Ashman and Frank Smith all of Angus.  Interment was made in the Edgar cemetery.
Source:  Nelson Gazette 5.10.1934
Mrs. Anna Housel of Stockham, an old friend of Mrs. Rosa Burd, is here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Greenwood whose obituary appears in this paper.  Noah Burd and wife of Wymore, brother of the deceased, and Lyle Burd, son of Lon Burd of Nelson, who accompanied the body from California, are also here. 

Source:  Lawrence Locomotive 4.26.1918
Council of Defence has Another Innning
Tuesday afternoon Chairman Geo Jackson, called the members of the Nuckolls COunty Council of Defence together to hear complaints offered against Chris Braun, near the Thayer county line, Noah Burd of Angus, and john Burd of Nora, the latter two being brothers.
Mr. Braun promised to buy his quota of bonds and give $25 to the Red Cross.
Noah Burd, of Angus also made satisfactory promises, Mr Burd stating that he made his living by working on the B&M section.
John Burd, storekeeper and postmaster at Nora showed $1,000 worth of War Savings Stamps and about $150 in Liberty bonds belonging to  himself and family.  He replied to the chairman's question that he had never given anything directly to the Red Cross of YMCA that he had refused to make out an information card estimating property value owned by him.
Here was a case of a man in the employ of the government obstructing the work of patriotic people trying to assist their government in every possible way to win the war.  he contended that he had performed his share of duties and responsibilities as falls to good citizens who should support the government at home.  He however had the council understand that he would not go on record as absolutely refusing to do these things, but for personal reasons and civil rights that are guaranteed him, he had not done so up to this  time.
Here we thought was a very good case where a man should be told what to do, and not leave it to his judgment.  Certainly no man can lay just claim to 100 per cent loyalty and citizenship, who up to this time has not give fairly liberal to the Red Cross, and associated war funds, if financially able to do so.  The county council whose powers are largely of an advisory nature, where obstinate characters are met up with can only certify the case up to the State Council whose powers are laorger and more punitive in their operation. 
Source:  Nelson Gazette 3.5.1936
Noah H Burd, the son of Jacob and Margaret Motzer Burd, was born October 21, 1852, in Perry County Pennsylvania and died February 28, 1936, at his home near Angus, Nebraska, at the age of 83 years, 4 months, and 7 days.
On December 25, 1885, he was united in marriage to Emma Hoyt who has preceeded him in death.  To this union was born one daughter, Grace.
Early in life he came West, and for fifty years lived on the same farm near Angus.  He was well known throughout the community, having taught the Angus school as well as the Stone school for a number o years, and served the village of Angus as Justice of the Peace for years, and was holding that office at the time of his death.  He was also a Notary Public.
He leaves to mourn his death, his daughter Grace Burd at home, and one brother BH Burd of Nelson; one sister, and three brothers have preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the home.  The REv. TS Hughes of Edgar officiating.  Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. WR Organ, Mrs. TS Hughes, JG Walley and JM McGhie.  The pallbearers were Morge Grossman, Judge Grossman, Ross Brooks, Cal Judy, Ben Ashman and Frank Smith all of Angus.  Interment was made in the Edgar cemetery.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were BH Burd, Mrs. Dan Burd and son Otis, Mr. and Mrs. Lon a Burd and son Lyle, Mr and mrs. Carl Worth all of Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Burd of Norton, kansas; Mrs. Anna Housel and son Bryan of Stockham, Nebr. 

Source:  Nelson Gazette 5.10.1934
Hattie Burd Greenwood
Hattie Elizabeth Burd was born August 8, 1881, at Nelson nebraska, departed this life May 7, 1934, at San Diego California.  She was 52 years and 8 months old.  She graduated from the nelson high school in  1900.
When a young girl she united with the Christian church at Nelson, and was faithful to the end.
In 1929 she was united in marriage to Thomas Olver Greenwood.
She is preceded in death by her father, Daniel Burd, three brothers; Ira, Albert and howard, and a sister Maud.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, her mother, Mrs. Rosa Burd of Nelson; two brothers; otis of Nelson, and noah of Wymore; two uncles and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of the mother in Nelson, at two o'clock today by Rev. C.R. Brooks, pastor of the Christian Church.
Source:  Nelson Gazette 1.13.1949

Mrs. Rosa Burd, Early Pioneer, Dies at 96
Mrs. Rosa A. Burd, 96, one of the very earliest settlers in nebraska and Nuckolls county, died at two o'clock today in a Superior hospital where she was taken on January 2 suffering from pneumonia. 
Her death marked the passig of one of this sections most colorful residents.  Born Adalaide Ducoty in the little village of Lorrae, France on November 20, 1852, she came to America when 3 years old and had been a resident of Nebraska for nearly 92 years. 
The tiniest of twin girls, the story goes that she was so amall at birth that she could be placed in a quart measure.  Friends of her parents said "The little one, she cannot live" But she outlived many, many times the rest of a family of nine children, most of whom died in infancy or young childhood. 
She came with her family to what is now Cass county, near Plattsmouth, in March 1857.  It was while living in that part of the state that she met and married Daniel W. Burd in 1871.
The Burds came to Nuckolls county in a covered wagon in August 1874, where they resided on a farm east of Nelson until 1900, when they moved to town, Mr. Burd died on December 4, 1916 .
Surviving in the imediate family are two sons, Noah of Lincoln, and Otis of Nelson.  Five other children, Ira, Albert, howard, hattie and an infant daughter, preceeded their mother in death.
Funeral services are to be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30, at the home here, with interment in the Nelson cemetery. 

Mrs. Anna E. Bures Dies at 92 Years

"Mrs. Anna E. Bures whose home was at 239 east Seventh died Friday at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. She was born 92 years ago in Washington, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. Bures came to Hastings from the Angus community in 1925 and she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Frank Kime of Hastings, five grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren and her sister, Mrs. Etta Swift of Rock Island, Ill.

Arrangements for services will be announced by the Brand Mortuary."

 Source:  http://www.buresfamily.net/bures/d2.html

Source:  Edgar Post 9.16.1898
License to wed has been granted to Alfred Bures of this city and Miss Lulu Tucker of Ong.  The ceremony will take place at thehome of the bride's parents on the 28th inst.
Source:  Nelson Gazette 2.24.1927
Our job department printed sale bills for A. E. Bures this week. Mr. Bures who resides up near Angus has decided to quit farming and will move to Angus where he will engage in poultry raising.  His sale date is Tuesday March 1st.  The complete bill is printed on another page of this paper. 

Source:  The Lincoln State Journal August 14, 1921 

Fern Bures, a student of Cotner, returned to her home this week from her vacation spent at Angus, Neb.

Source:  Edgar Sun 11.15.1929
ANGUS MAN WEDS IN CALIFORNIA
A Charming home wedding of the autumn was that of Miss Lucy Southworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DM Southworth, of Equcalyptus street, whose wedding with Joyce M. Bures of Angus, Nebrs., was solemnized on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of her parents.  Rev. Thomas L. Burden, Pastor of the First ME Church, officiated.  The bride was lovely in a smart ensemble of blue.  Her flowers were pink roses. Mrs. Ruth Brown, was her only attendant.  Stanley Brown served Mr. Bures as best man, Following the ceremony an elaborate weddding supper was served.  After a week's honeymoon in San Diego the coupel will leave for Angus, Nebr, where they plan to make their home.  Mrs. Bures has been employed at the Montgomery Ward Co. here for some time and is popular in the younger set.  The brider formerly lived at Wheatland and met the groom before coming to California with her parents. Inglewood, Claif., Daily News.  The groom is well known in Edgar and his many friends wish he and his wife a happy voyage down life's sea. 

Source:  Edgar Sun 1.11.1952
LULA M BURES
Mrs. Lula M. Bures was born May 1, 1877, in Illinois and departed this life on January 5, 1952, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Schlachter, of Hastings.  She lived to the age of 74 years, eight months and four days.
Mrs. Bures came to Nebraska when she was about three years old and spent most of her life in the Edgar and Angus communities.
Mrs. Bures was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Tooker and for a number of years she lived with her parents on a farm which was lcoated just south of the Nisely farm.  Later the family moved to Ong where Mr. Tooker conducted a mercantile store now owned by Mr. Nelson.
On September 28, 1898, she was united in marriage to AE Bures.  To this union were born three children, Mr. and Mrs. Bures celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1948.
Mrs. Bures was baptized into Christ at the Oxbow Church of Christ in 1915.  She has worked in the Oxbow and and later the Angus churches most of her life since that time.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Faye, in 1919, and one sister, Mrs. Eunice Bjork, in 1948.
Survivors include her husband, AE Bures of Edgar; one daughter, Mrs. Carl Schlachter of hastings; one sone, Joyce M Bures of Puyallup, Washington; two grandchildren, Robert Schlachter and mrs. Tom Swedlund, both of hastings; and one sister, Mrs. RL Bures of Tacoma Washington.
Funeral services were conducted Monday January 7, 1952, at 2pm from the Angus Church of Christ.  The services at the church building were in charge of Don DeBord, Mrs. Cicil Keeney, Mrs. Stewart Pomeroy and Mrs. Don DeBord sang, Mrs. FW Hockman was at the piano.
Pall bearers were: Stewart Pomeroy, Earl Basey, Home Melvin, Neal Wehrman, Warren Grossman and Kenneth Grossman.
Burial was in the Edgar cemetery.
JM McGhie directed the service. 

Rudolph A. Bures, 83, died Wednesday at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.

Bures came at the age of 6 from Illinois to Angus. He later became a merchant and retired in 1925 in Hastings. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his widow; a [step]daughter, Mrs. Frank Kime of Saskatchewan, Canada; five grandchildren; two brothers, Richard of Tacoma, Wash., and Alfred of Angus, and a sister, Mrs. Lucretia Cowen of Tennessee.

The body is at the Volland Funeral Home pending arrival of his [step]daughter, when funeral arrangements will be made. She is now en route by air."

(Hastings Tribune, 908 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901-5063, USA.)

Rudolph Ada Bures  was born on 24 Mar 1866 in Jersey Co, Illinois, USA, died on 18 May 1949 in Hastings, Adams Co, Nebraska, USA (Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, 715 N St Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE 68901-4497, USA) at age 83, and was buried in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA. Another name for Rudolph was Rudolph Adolphus Bures.

"Rudolph and Louie went into partnership and became the money-makers of the family. They ran threshing outfits, a general store, the grain elevator, the bank and about the whole town of Angus, Nebraska for a number of years. They had the first garage in that part of the state and being natural mechanics they once manufactured an automobile that would actually run long before there was an automobile anywhere. They also built a cornpicker which operated on much the same principle as the McCormick people later successfully placed on the market but their interests were too varied to concentrate on any one thing to they soon dropped both the auto and cornpicker ideas, finding they could make more money running the store, bank, and elevator. Louis at 50 married a girl of 18 and Rudolph at a still later age married a lady who had been his nurse at the hospital where he was taking treatments for rheumatism which he was subject to."

-- Burres, Carla, comp., Pioneers, Preachers, Printers and Professors, (Fayette, MO, 1997), Page 3.

 He worked as a storekeeper in Angus, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1910 census

 He appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Angus, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA. The census indicates he was a boarder in the home of William Drugee on Edgar Street. The census also indicates he spoke English and was able to read and write

 Other Obituary: 

Bures Services Are Here and at Edgar

"Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Volland Funeral Home for Rudolph A. Bures who died here May 18. The Rev. Silas G. Kessler officiated and O. L. Goodrich sang, with accompaniment by Miss Ann Goodrich.

Pallbearers were A. J. Theobald, C. W. Roback, O. A. Riley, L. P. Carpenter, H. D. Moreland, all of Hastings, and Gene Kemper of Alliance.

The body was taken to Edgar where graveside services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Kessler and Mr. Goodrich sang. Pallbearers there were Arthur Jackson, Bruce Merrill, Omen Elifritz, S. Kenly, Ralph Sconce and John King.

Relatives and friends who came from out of town to attend the funeral services include Mr. Bures' [step]daughter, Mrs. Frank Kime of Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada; Mrs. Merle Burres of Western, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bures of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bures of Angus; Mrs. Lucretia Cowan and Grace and Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, all of Geneva; Mrs. Jennie Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bottam, Mrs. Anna Bottam and Mr. and Mrs. William Reid, all of Edgar; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Wittrig, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Darbyshire, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schneider and Mrs. Ettein Spinler, all of Washington, Ia.; Mrs. Pat Armstrong of Riverton and Rolland Brock of Omaha."

(Hastings Tribune, 908 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901-5063, USA.)

 Source:  http://www.buresfamily.net/bures/d2.html

Mildred Sarah Burkett, the daughter of John and Jennie (Taylor) Peters, was born on August 10, 1915 at her farm home South of Edgar, Nebraska. She passed away on August 17, 2002 at her farm home near Edgar at the age of 87 years and 7 days.

Mildred grew up on the farm and attended Rural Country School.

On March 30, 1935 in Belleville, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Roy B. Burkett. This union was blessed with one daughter, Phyllis.

They lived on a farm near Angus where they framed (sic) and raised cattle, sheep and hogs. Mildred enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a lover of all animals. Mildred was a care giver to Roy's mother and was unselfish with her time for others.

Mildred lived in the communities of Angus, Oak, Geneva and Wauneta.

Preceding her in death was her parents, and her husband Roy on March 7, 1991; two brothers, Raymond and Willard and one sister, Wilma Wyman, and a grandson Paul Nelson.

Survivors include her daughter Phyllis Nelson, Hastings, Nebraska, 5 grandchildren, Diane Powell, Vicki Frankforter, Cheryl Fraser, Jackie Strong and Sandra Baker; 9 great grandchildren; one sister Donna Rogers of Kennewick, Washington and one brother, Clyde Peters of Phoenix, Arizona, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 2:00 PM from the Klawitter-Price Funeral Home Chapel in Nelson, with Rev. Arthur Schakat officiating. Music was "How Great Thou Art," "In the Garden," "Beyond the Sunset" and "Precious Lord Take My Hand" with Theda Shaw as soloist and Vergene Gunn as organist.

Pallbearers were her great grandsons, Brett Powell, Aaron Lonowski, Shane Lonowski, Tyler Fraser, Philip Strong, Travis Fraser and Matthew Baker. Honorary Pallbearers were her great granddaughters, Kaleigh Strong and Shelbi Frankforter.

Interment was in the Nelson Cemetery at Nelson, Nebraska.

Klawitter-Price of Nelson, Nebraska was in charge of arrangements.

The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, August 22, 2002; pg. 3 

Mildred S. Burkett Saturday, August 17, 2002. Edgar Resident Mildred Sarah (Peters) Burkett, 87, died Saturday, August 17, 2002, at her home. Services are 2pm Tuesday at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home Chapel in Nelson with the Rev. Arthur Schakat officiating. Burial will be in Nelson City Cemetery in Nelson. Visitation is until 9pm today and 9am to 2pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Burkett was born Aug. 10, 1915 to John and Jennie (Taylor) Peters in rural Edgar. She grew up on the family farm and attended rural country school. On March 30, 1935, she married Roy B Burkett in Belleville, Kan. They lived on a farm near Angus where they farmed and raised cattle, sheep and hogs. She was a caregiver for her mother in law. She lived in Angus, Oak, Geneva and Wauneta. Her husband died March 7, 1991 .

Survivors are one daughter, Phillis Nelson of Hastings; one sister, Donna Rogers of Kennewick, Wash.; one brother, Clyde of Phoenix; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Source: Hastings Tribune Obituary August 17, 2002

Source:  Nelson Gazette 5.29.1930
Emery Minert has disposed of trucking business and equipment to Roy Burkett who will take over the work first of next week.  Mr Minert has been engagaged in this work for some considerable time making two trips to hastings and Superior each week.  He has enjoyed a nice patronage and desires to state that he has appreciated this very much.  His successor, Roy Burkett, gaduated from our high school last week.  He invites your patronage and confidence and promises faithful service.  Calls on phone 4404 will receive his prompt attention.
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Roy Burkett died last Thursday in Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 12 days. He lived his entire life on the farm near Angus where he was born.

The funeral was Saturday at 2 p.m., from the Nelson Community United Church of Christ. The Rev. Arthur Schakat officiated. Burial was in the Nelson Cemetery.

Roy Bee Burkett, only son of A.B. and Martilie Dillman Burkett, was born on a farm near Angus May 25, 1912.

He graduated from Nelson High School with the class of 1930.

March 30, 1935, he was united in marriage to Mildred Peters in Belleville. This union was blessed with one daughter, Phyllis.

Farming and raising cattle, sheep and hogs was his life. When he began farming he farmed with horses.

He attended the Methodist Church in Nelson as a child.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, Paul Douglas Nelson. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; daughter, Phyllis Nelson, Hastings; sister, Mrs. Clair Wehrman (Elizabeth), Oswego, Ill.; five grandchildren, Mrs. Melvin Powell (Diane), Vickie Lonowski, Mrs. Mitch Fraser (Cheryl), Mrs. David Strong (Jackie) and Mrs. Floyd Baker (Sandy); seven great grandchildren, Brett Powell, Aaron and Shane Lonowski, Tyler and Travis Fraser, Kaleigh and Phillip Strong; and many other relatives.

Klawitter-Price Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Superior Express, Thursday, March 14, 1991

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Roy Bee Burkett, only son of A. B. Burkett and Martille (Dillman) Burkett, was born on a farm near Angus, Nebraska, on May 25, 1912, and passed away March 7, 1991, and the Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, Nebraska, at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 12 days.

He graduated from Nelson High School with the Class of 1930.

On March 30, 1935, in Belleville, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Mildred Peters. This union was blessed with one daughter, Phyllis.

He lived his entire life on the farm near Angus where he was born. Farming and raising cattle, sheep and hogs were his life. When he began farming he farmed with horses. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing. He was a happy easy-going man, was very devoted to his family and was a very gentle man.

He attended the Methodist Church in Nelson as a child.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Paul Douglas Nelson.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred; his daughter, Phyllis Nelson of Hastings; one sister Elizabeth and her husband Claire Wehrman of Oswego, Illinois; 5 grandchildren, Diane and her husband Melvin Powell, Vickie Lonowski, Cheryl and her husband Mitch Fraser, Jackie and her husband David Strong, and Sandy and her husband Floyd Baker; seven great-grandchildren Brett Powell, Aaron and Shane Lonowski, Tyler and Travis Fraser, Kaleigh and Phillip Strong, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 9, 1991, at 2:00 p.m. from the Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson, Nebraska, with Rev. Arthur Schakat officiating. Music was provided by soloist Ward Chapman singing "How Great Thou Art," "In The Garden" and "Beyond The Sunset" with Myrtle Worley as organist and accompanist. Casket bearers were: Gordie Shuck, Norland Melvin, Harold Larson, Darwin Sterkel, Duane Skinner and Darrell Johnson. Burial was in the Nelson Cemetery. Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson was in charge of the arrangements.

The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, March 14, 1991; pg. 2

Source Nelson Gazette 11-30-1933

Philip R. Landon was born April 15, 1846 on Goat Island, Iowa Territory near where is now Decatur, Nebraska. When but a few months old his mother died, and his father was a military man he was adopted into a Pottowatomie Indian family living near by, who raised him until about ten years of age; When he started out on his own, he went to Omaha City, thence westward over the overland trail to Fort Laramie Wyoming. He was attached to the military post as a helper, and with the assistance of the officers and his own determination he obtained a very limited education. He later was employed by the Government as a Contract Scout, being too young to enlist in that branch of service.

He was under General Custer during the first part of that notable campaign and received serious wounds in a skirmish with the Indians on the 17th day of June 1876. A few days prior to the Custer Massacre he had been relieved of active scout duty and was being returned to Deadwood for hospitalization. A Few days later upon his arrival at that city, he learned of his Chief’s untimely end. He had previously operated on the Oregon Trail as Pony Express Rider, Scout, Guarding transport wagon trains, and was also located as a Scout with outpost near the Little Blue Station. His services as Scout and Civil Officer which extended over a period of 29 years terminated about 1889.

In the middle of October 1889, he was married to Miss Naomi Bishop of Eagleville MO, she accidently shot herself two weeks later and died of the wounds. He later reentered the World’s Faith Missionary Association, Shenandoah, Iowa and was ordained a minister at the place by Rev. C.S. Hanely, May 14, 1890. On May 22, 1893, he was married to Miss Gussie Dodge, near Waupaca, Wisconsin. At the end of 19 months his wife died, leaving an infant daughter who is now Mrs. Zola Carson of Thief River Falls, Minn. On August 31st, 1897, he was married to miss Susanna Case at Tecumseh, Nebr. They resided in Sterling, Nebr for almost 34 years, his wife having died August 24, 1931. Since that time he has visited in different parts of the country with friends and acquaintances.

When life departed him he was a guest at Dana College, Blair, Nebraska where he had been lecturing and investigating early Indian cultures in that vicinity. He received the nickname of Parson Bob after he had offered prayer at the grave of Calamity Jane’s mother who died of wounds received at the hands of the Indians. Calamity Jane received her nickname on the day of her mother’s burial, after one of the mourning troupers, when observing the parentless child sleeping, he sobbed aloud “Well, this is an awful calamity.” thereupon Parson Bob exclaimed: “from henceforth she shall be called Calamity Jane.

Parson Bob was a member of the Knights of St. Galahad, Ancient Order, Knights of Scotland; Member of Council at Furgis Falls Minn., Episcopal Church, June 21, 1932. Also a member of National Council, Boy scouts of America. Served on Courts of Honor at Nebraska City, Auburn, and Falls City, Nebr., and St. Paul, Minn; as well as Staff Officer in various camps throughout the middle west.

He lectured for many years throughout the central states on “the old west” as he knew it, and lived it, for so many years. One might say the was raised on the Oregon Trail. He never left it very far. He now is back , to rest - through the ages - at the place he loved best; near his old Sentinal Outpost at the Little Blue Station on the Old Oregon Trail.

The Funeral Service of Parson Bob Landon was one of the largest ever held in Nuckolls County. It was different. Near the outpost where for fourteen years he was Scout of the Oregon Trail his body now lies at rest. Large crowds from near and far viewed the remains of the deceased as they lay in state in the Scout Cabin, A few feet from his resting place. His was a large group of mourners.

The service was conducted by Rev B. H. Schrader, American Legion Chaplain, the eulogy by President Erland Nelson of Dana College, Rev Schrader was assisted by Rev Rasmussen and Rev Hughes of Edgar. And the sermon was given by Rev WB Zimmerman of Nelson. Doctor Keith of Edgar and Mrs. Eva Follmer of Oak whose husband was the first Treasurer of Nuckolls County, Each gave a brief response. Music was furnished by a male quartet from Edgar Boy Scout Troops, A Drum Corps, a Bugle Corps, Military men and the Indian Death Farewell by Princess Towana added to the impressiveness of the service.

PARSON BOB CHOSE NUCKOLLS COUNTY

The grave of the famous caravan scout, Indian fighter and foster father of notorious Wild West figure Calamity Jane, Phillip R Landon or Parson Bob, is located on the Little Blue River two miles southeast of Angus. Parson Bob spent his entire life on the Great Plains and had such a powerful affliction for Nuckolls County, he chose to be laid to rest here.

Though everyone agrees Landon was born April 15, 1846, there is a dispute concerning the location of his birth. Some say he was born on Goat Island in the Missouri River near Decatur, Neb., others believe he was born in an Indian camp. Landon's mother died when he was a few months old and his father left him to be raised by local Indians. The Indians taught the white child their language, horsemanship and prairie survival skills. He was returned to his own people at age 10.

Landon's scouting career began when he was 16 years old in 1862. This was period of heavy overland stage traffic across Nebraska. Landon was a government contract scout for 14 years. His knowledge of the physical features lining the Oregon Trail was legendary. He escorted travelers from the Nebraska-Kansas line to Fort Casper, Wyo. Landon established a lookout encampment near Angus, using it from 1870-1880.

While fighting with Gen. George Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876, Landon was wounded in the arm and lost its use. During his scouting career he was wounded 11 times and his body was filled with scars from arrows and bullets.

Although Landon's reputation as Parson Bob lasted because he was known for being and evangelist on the trail and a man of high moral character, his nickname developed for preaching one sermon and saying one prayer during a tragedy.

A boy in his teens, Landon found himself giving a funeral sermon for a young woman killed during an Indian raid. He had no preaching experience, but no one else was available for the duty, so Landon performed the service.

The woman had been married to a soldier who had brought his wife to Fort Laramie against the military's wishes. The soldier was discharged and forced to leave the fort. A baby daughter was born a short time later, named Martha Jane Burke. At the time of the raid, the baby was hidden away and was left unharmed. When the slaughter was discovered, someone looking at the body of the dead mother and the baby nearby said, "What a calamity!" The nicknames given to those who were part of the tragic affair endured. The baby was known there after as Calamity Jane, Landon as Parson Bob, these events are said to be documented by military records.

Landon was so taken with the baby, he cared for her as his own, giving her clothes and taking her wherever he went. At the age of 86 in 1933, while standing atop his lookout point in Nuckolls County, Landon told Oak resident , Eugene Follmer, "here was the happiest time of my life, I had my little girl with me, my little Calamity Jane. I loved her as a father loves his daughter. Yes, she was a good woman whatever men may say."

Landon was friends with many famous Wild West characters including, "Wild Bill" Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody and "Diamond Dick" Tanner. He lived at Sterling, Neb., for 34 years. Described as tough but not rough, Landon looked the part of a typical frontiersman. he wore long straight hair, a mustache, goatee and heavy clothing made of hides or thick cloth. It is said Landon never drank alcohol and refused to sleep indoors, preferring a tent.

In his later years,. Landon often visited his beloved lookout point near Angus and was acquainted with many area residents. Those who knew him said he hadn't forgotten anything about the area, clearly remembering places, names and events. Landon was a member of the national council of Boy Scouts of America and enjoyed taking youngsters on campouts and nature hikes. Despite his advancing age, those who attended the campouts said Landon did not walk but trotted a fast pace through the woods and streams.

Landon requested he be buried near Angus just prior to his death, Nov. 22, 1933. He died in his room at Dana College, Blair, where he had been doing research on area Indians and lecturing to students on Nebraska pioneer life. An official government burial was given for his years of service and for shedding light on the story of Calamity Jane. Area Boy Scouts had erected a memorial surrounded by an iron gate at the spot Landon requested he be buried. At the time of his death, a key to the gate was found in Landon's pocket.

It is thought Landon was the last surviving government caravan scout.

Source: Hastings Tribune Newspaper Article, Date Unknown

Source:  The Utica sun 11.28.1929
While hunting squirrels near Angus recently, Lafe Cox, retired farmer of Angus, observed a huge bird soaring above the tree tops and shot at it.  When it came down with a broken left wing it was found to be a grey eagle, the first one seen in this vicinity as far as can be learned.  The eagle measured seven feet from tip to tip and was in a fighting mood after brought to town by Cox.  It grabbed at anything that came near it.  A leather glove worn by one man was snatched in the beak of the bird and several holes punched through it by the curved beak.  Cox shot it while it was flying, using the 12 gauge shot gun with which he was hunting squirrels along the Little Blue river about one and one half miles northwest of Angus.  He expects to stuff and mount the bird. 

Source:  The Lincoln Star September 2, 1922

 Elmwood, Nebr.

 Mrs. Lafe Cox, of Angus Nebr., arrived Wednesday for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Reid.

Source:  Superior Express 1.9.1958
Angus Community Loses Old Resident
Funeral services were held at the EUB Church in Angus Sunday, Jan 5, for Mrs.  Pearlette Cox, who died Jan 1 at a rest home in Nelson, she was 88 years, 6 months, and 4 days of age.
Mrs. Cox was born in Atchison county, Missouri June 28, 2869. She was Miss Pearlette Lowe before her marriage to Lafayette Cox Sept 13, 1885 at hamburg, Iowa.
They lived at hamburg for several years, then moved to Elmwood neb., and in 1905 moved to their home two miles south of Angus.  In 1939 they moved to Edgar.
On Sept. 13, 1949 Mr. and mrs. Cox celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Six children were born to the couple, of whom five survive; John Lentis of Oak, Nishia Elifritz of Edgar, Cleo Devore of Oak, and Floyd of Edgar.  Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; a half brother, Alva Reid of Elmwood and a half sister, Mrs. Gene Hall, also of Elmwood.  her husband preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1949.
She was a member of the Christian church.  Rev. Clifford Bahr was in charge of the funeral services.   Burial was in the Angus cemetery. 

****  Article states that Pearlette was buried in the "Angus Cemetery"   Pearlette does have a headstone in the Edgar Cemetery.  ..

Souce:  Nuckolls County Herald 11-10-1916
Geo. W. Crandell was born in Switzerland County, Indian, March 10, 1846.  He had been in poor health for some time and on Saturday evening, october 28, 1916, he passed away at his home near Angus at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 18 days.
About thirty years ago he moved with his family from the state of Wisconsin to Nuckolls County where he has since resided.
When a young man he united with the Christian Church and was baptised in that belief.
He was married to Alice M. Palmer November 1, 1868.  To this union was born six children, Mr. John Crandell, Wichita KS, Mrs. Leona Werner, Wymore, Neb.; Mrs. Maggie Asmis, Doniphan Neb., Miss Grace Crandell, Angus and one boy and one girl have preceeded him to the other world.  They also raised from infancy a niece, Mrs. Will Peters of Angus.
Besides his wife and children he leaves nine grandchildren, two sisters, four brothers and a host of friends and neighbors to mourn his loss.
Mr. Crandell was a loyal member of the Independed Order of Odd Fellows and the woodman Lodges and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Swan of the United Brethern Church at Angus after which the body was laid to rest in the Edgar Cemetery. 

Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 9.13.1906, pg 10
Maggie Crandell is sewing for Mrs. C.M. Fuller this week.
Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 9.26.1907, pg 1
Maggie Crandell returned to Superior Saturday where she is working in a milliner store. 

Source:  Nelson Gazette 1.3.1935, page 1

PIONEER HANGS SELF
Ora L. Crandell, a pioneer resident of Nuckolls county and about 75 ears old, committed suicide on his farm northwest of Oak, Saturday.  His son Albert and family had been to town and on their return found Mr. Crandell had strangled himself to death by hanging.  The sheriff was notified and it was decided that no inquest was necessary, as the facts were very evident of what had happened.  Funeral services were arranged for this afternoon at the Angus church, with interment in Edgar cemetery. 

Angus resident Alice Marie (Bueoy) Culberston, 89, died Sunday, April 23, 2000, at Brodstone Memorial Nuckolls County Hospital in Superior.

 Graveside services are 3pm Wednesday at the Edgar Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Fox officiating.  Williams Funeral Home of Edgar is in charge of arrangements.  Mrs. Culbertson was born March 9, 1911, to Clarence V and Etta E. (Palmer) Bueoy in Clay Center.  On March 10, 1928, she married Joseph Harry Culbertson.  They farmed near Angus.  In 1981 her husband died. 

Survivors are three sons, Billie Jo of Davenport, Rollan and Gary, both of Nelson; one daughter Bonnie Wicker of Edgar; 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

 She was preceded in death by three brothers; one sister; and one grandchild.

 Source:  Hastings Tribune Obituary 4-23-2000

Search for Nelson Youth Fails; Missing 12 days

 The search for a missing Nuckolls County boy nears the end of the second weekw ithout success.

 Ivan Culbertson, 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson, has not been seen by his parents since he left home Saturday, April 3, to attend a dance in Nelson.

 Late that night, a Nebraska highway patrol officer was pursuing a car, thought to be driven by Culbertson when the car went out of control and crashed into a power pole as the driver attempted to turn off Highway 14, three miles north of Nelson. 

 Officers report the driver fled into the darkness on foot.

 Volunteers were summoned and a search of the immediate area was begun.  At first it was not known how seriously he may have been hurt in the accident; However, later reports were that he was in Superior Sunday morning.

 The car was damaged in the accident but it was driven back into Nelson Sunday morning. 

 The Culbertsons and local law enforcement officers have pursued numerous leads as to his whereabouts to no avail.

 He reportedly was riding around in a car in Superior the next morning but left the car saying he had to meet someone.

 His parents describe Ivan as not normally being the type of youth that would run away.  However, they say he was worried over a scheduled court appearance in juvenile court and when pursued on the traffic charge probably panicked and ran.

 Anyone with information concerning his possible whereabouts should contact the parents.

 Source:  The Superior Express Newspaper Date Unknown

Born September 10, 1904 Angus, Nebraska

Died:  July 10, 1981 Hastings, Nebraska

Age 75 years 10 months

Urbauer Funeral Home Edgar Nebraska in Charge of Arrangements

Burial:  Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Nebraska

Source:  Funeral Pamphlet

Angus School Dist. #23 4-H Soil Toilers Conservation Club of Angus School

Source: The Superior Express (date unknown)

Open House May 2 At Angus School

The 4-H Soil Toilers Conservation Club of the Angus school held an open house Friday afternoon, May 2, from noon to 3 p.m.. A good number of parents, patrons and visitors from Edgar and Nelson were in attendance.

The exhibits were in connection with the science lessons and conservation practices. They were displayed on tables. One was of wildlife, displaying a fish pond showing protection for ducks, geese, and other water fowl. The rabbits also had habitats along the fence row. The next table showed a farm dug - out which furnished water for cattle, the preserving of ensilage in a trench and upright silo. Another table contained potted noxious weeds which the youngsters had dug and pictures of harmful insects were shown. On the outside of the school building, a demonstration was shown representing a farm being irrigated on which the children had planted corn and it was growing. Each student had a station at which they told of the project.

Reta Culbertson was in charge of the guest book.

Ice tea, cookies and wafers were served from a table laid with a rustie green and tan fringed picnic tablecloth and centered with a tractor pulling a trailer loaded with tulips and spring flowers.

William Culbertson

Source: Obituary

Old Edgar Resident Dies in Hastings

William Culbertson, Edgar's oldest citizen, died while eating breakast in a Hastings hospital Sunday, March 28. He was 94.

The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, March 30, at 2 p.m., at the Urbauer Chapel in Edgar, with the Rev. Lincoln Justice officiating. Burial was in the Edgar Cemetery.

Survivors include his son, Joe Culbertson, Angus, and daughters, Mrs. Homer Mallory, Omaha, and Mrs. Edwin Zuelow, Hastings.

Source: Newspaper Article
Sunday World Herald, November 8, 1970
By Tom Allan

NEBRASKA VILLAGE THAT AIN't STILL IS

VOTE CUTE RED TAPE

Angus, Neb. -

This tiny Nuckolls County Village that some said isn't any more definitely is.

Mrs. Marion Devitt, Village Clerk, wishes reporters who said Angus voted itself off the Nebraska map in Tuesday's elections would tend to their knitting.

That's what she intends to do.

What actually happened was that all of the 11 eligible voters in this hamlet of 17 voted unanimously to abolish the town's status as an incorporated community.

But please, unless you want to face Mrs. Devitt and her knitting needles, Angus will remain on the map.

Actually, the vote means the folks here were tired of government red tape. Mayor Wayne Wroughton, who took time out from helping harvest milo, and Mrs. Devitt explained. "I'm done being called your honor" his honor said. "It'll be up to the county commissioners from now on.

A RELIEF

"As of Jan 1 we just won't have any more city business to transact," added the white haired city clerk. "It'll all be done over at the county seat at Nelson, 10 miles Southwest. And I'll have more time for my crocheting and knitting. It'll be a relief."

The mayor blamed a population decline from 35 in the 1960 census as well as the government red tape for stepping out of the incorporated ranks. "We don't have a sewer, power, or water system so what difference does it really make?" He said.

It was the way the state kept sending us new forms to fill out, asking us to make estimates of what were we going to do with streets and sewers and the like six years ahead," Mrs. Devitt added "why, for months we don't even have a bill coming in and they want estimates six years in advance.

"It was a headache. Well now the county can grade our gravel streets (her husband operates a county road maintainer). If not, we'll do it ourselves or wade in the mud." Both officials said there was another major factor --no youth.

HUNTING AREA

They said the youngest citizens are 45-50. The board, besides Mayor Wroughton, Mrs. Devitt and her husband, includes Frank Lindville, 85. his wife is city treasurer the sixth member is Mrs. Bonnie Springer.

Mrs. Devitt said she had told the mayor she was going to resign before the election. Then he went down and got together with the county attorney and we put the dissolution of the incorporation of Angus on the ballot," she said. "it was getting to the point where when you are all as old as we are on the board, it was getting nerve-racking." Farmer - General Store Operator, Kenneth Dohse said Angus is definitely on the map as one of the states best hunting headquarter.

Two hunters from Oklahoma moved in Thursday for the pheasant season opening Saturday and he expects 10 to 15 more hunting season residents as well as scores of others who stop off at the store for supplies, his artistry as a licenses shell loader, and hunting tips.

NO FEDERAL AID

Dohse is upset that maybe the voting residents "jumped the gun" in the election. he claimed the business people had no vote. He and his wife live outside of town. So does the operator of the only garage and Mrs. Pansy Overtuf, Postmaster.

"We wish they had waited until they had to " Dohse said. "As I understand it, we now are no longer eligible for federal aid funds, low-cost housing and the like and I imagine it will be more difficult for us to get bank loans. I think they out to have waited until they saw what happens when the Angus Dam goes in. That could mean a lot of new people in here.

Angus Dam is part of the Little Blue Project of the Missouri Basin Plan. The proposed dam would be two to three miles upstream from the town. The mayor and Mrs. Devitt concede a touch of sadness over the declining fortunes of the village. The town, named for a Burlington Railroad official, once had a bustling economy.

Neal Wehrman 89, the oldest resident, remembers it as a boy when the Burlington first lured settlers.

We used to have a railroad depot, two elevators, lumberyard, blacksmith shop, a hotel, and a bank," Mrs. Devitt said. "we had two churches but they moved out the United Brethren. now all we have left is the store, garage, post office and the Church of Christ where we voted and a rural school out in the county. Oh, yes we still have our sod house we built for the state centennial three years ago.

Asked about Angus's Future, Mrs. Devitt said she wouldn't tempt to say."

If we don't get young people in and if the old people all pass on I suppose we might just become a spot on the road" she said. "but until we do we are certainly going to be on the map.

Source;  Nuckolls County Herald 4.14.1933
Ed DeVore old time residnet of the Angus community died Saturday night at his home one-half mile west of Angus.  The funeral was held Tuesday at the U.B. Church in Angus. 

Source:  Edgar Sun 7.13.1928
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING WHILE DRIVING AUTO
While Ernest Devore and son and brother, Ebb, were returning from Angus Saturday evening after the early storm and were on the west end of the Angus bridge there came a terrible crash which seemed to light up the heavens, , and as Ebb related, looked like everything was a ball of fire.  The car stopped and Ernest had slumped into the seat with the remark that he had been struck by lightning.  He had been paralyzed on the left side.  Dr. Harbaugh was called at once who advised over the hone what to do until his arrival and later was with him until about midnight when feeling began to return.
Sunday morning, however he began to get better and was able to turn in bed alone and was up walking around in the afternoon. 
Mr. Devore's son and brother, Ebb were uninjured.  
This was indeed a very close call and an accident that many people would doubt could happen. 
Dr. Harbaugh informed us that so long as the shock was superficial the nerves would gradually return to normality. 

Source:  Nelson Gazette 12.30.1926
After lingering in a critical condition for several days, Mrs. Devore passed away Friday at noon, December 24th, 1926, at her home in Nelson, at the ripe old age of 81 years and 3 days. Mrs. Devore was born December 21, 1845, at Gettenberg, Iowa, where she spent her girlhood days. She was married August 26, 1866, to Wm. L. Richards of Prairie Du Chien, Wisc. Of this union two children were born: Maynard L. Richards of Omaha and Mrs. Eva C. Barr of Ravenna. In the fall of 1882 she was married to Chas. Devore in Davenport Iowa; later coming to Nelson where they have lived for about fifteen years. Her father's family is scattered leaving two sisters, one in Charles City, Iowa, Mrs. Celia Palmer, and Mrs. Amanda West of Haigler, Nebr. Her daughter, Mrs. Barr was the only one able to attend the funeral which was held from the Christian church Sunday afternoon, December 26, at 2:30 o'clock. The pastor Rev. W.R. Arnold assisted by Rev. S.H. Jones of the Presbyterian church, conducted the service. The text was taken from the 14th chapter of John the first verse, "Let not your heart be troubled ye believe in God, believe also in me." Songs used were: Abide in Me, Asleep in Jesus and Going Down the Valley.

Mrs. Devore's death was not unexpected. For a number of years she has steadily failed and she suffered much pain with patience. She was always cheerful and of a happy disposition thinking all things were for the best. She fully appreciated the acts of kindness and love from her neighbors and friends. She had many friends they were like the leaves of the trees. Those who visited her will remember how wide open was the door of her home to her friends - both the front and back door. Friends were always welcome. She had a very keen interest in all the issues of the day, reading the daily news and many books and magazines. She remembered her friends in the years in which she had lived and to the very end, she kept up correspondence. The great love and interest she took in children was manifest by their daily visits to her home. She was a member of the Christian church, a faithful attendant at the church services and the Sabbath school, until her failing health prevented. Her life was sincere; her faith simple but sure. Laying aside this life of material things, she has entered into the spiritual life prepared for tthose (sic) who follow in the steps of Jesus.

She was laid to rest in the Nelson cemetery by Mrs. Roby assisted by Mr. Klawitter and the pall bearers, from her list of neighbors: Mr. Cloud, Mr. Thieman, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Bottenfield, Mr. Ruble and Mr. Diehl. The floral offerings were simple but beautiful, from her daughter, sisters, and her Sunday school class. She will be missed by all her friends and by her bereaved husband who had cared for her so long she had become a part of his life.

Beautiful life is that whose span is spent in duty to God and man.

Beautiful, calm, when the course is run, beautiful twilight at set of sun

Beautiful rest with a life well done.

CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our appreciation and heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness during the long illness and the sympathy tendered us after the death of our beloved wife and mother. Chas. Devore, Mrs. Eva Barr, Maynard Richards, Mrs. Ceclia Palmer, Mrs. Amanda West. 

EDGAR TEACHER LEAVING AFTER 13 YEARS...

Source: Clay County Leader, June 3, 1964

Mrs. Alice Dohse wound up 13 consecutive years of teaching in the Edgar Public School Tuesday, May 26. She has accepted a position as teacher of the Angus School for next term.

Mrs. Dohse joined the Edgar faculty in 1951. Mr. Kurt Bowden was the superintendent at that time. She served usually as kindergarten and first grade teacher, but also taught fourth grade one year.

This term Mrs. Dohse had the unique experience of teaching kindergarten class in the mornings, and then driving to Nelson to teach kindergarten classes there in the afternoon.

Mrs. Dohse has seen many changes in the Edgar School during the past 13 years. The kindergarten room itself has been moved into three different locations in the building. When she began teaching in Edgar, the teachers brought a sack lunch, because the hot lunch program had not been begun here.

Mrs. Dohse lives with her husband, Kenneth, and daughter, Ruth in Angus. Next term, when Ruth is a senior in Edgar High School, will be the first year her mother will not be in the same schoolhouse. The Angus School is just across the street from the Dohse home.

Mrs. Dohse will be long rememberered by the many young people whose lives she has touched. She will be greatly missed by teachers and children alike who wish her well in the future.

Alice Dohse-obituary

Alice May Dohse, 87, the daughter of Henry A. and Hattie (Johnson)

Deppe was born Dec. 7, 1912, at their farm home 3 1/2 miles east of

Glenvil. She died last Wednesday at the Brodstone Memorial Nuckolls

County Hospital in Superior.

She attended Glenwood School, District 56, east of Glenvil. She graduated with the class of 1929 from Glenvil High School. She earned a bachelor degree from Hastings College in 1939 and worked on a master's degree at the University of Nebraska. She had a certificate of life senior professional elementary arts. She taught Old Testament History and was the director of music at Midwest Bible School, Gordon, Neb. She taught history, science, math and music from 1942 to 1944 at Plymouth High School.  Alice and her mother moved to a farm one-mile south of Edgar. There she married Kenneth Leland Dohse on Sept. 28, 1944. She taught kindergarten, first and second grades in the Edgar public school from 1951 to 1964 and one year she also taught the fourth grade. Her last year in Edgar, she taught kindergarten in the morning and drove to Nelson to teach kindergarten in the afternoon. She also taught at Angus District 23 from 1965 to 1971 and served as a substitute teacher.  Alice and Kenneth farmed together and operated the Angus General Store. She was a member of the First Church of God in Edgar where she was an active worker in the missionary society and was the pianist and organist. Alice had moved from her home in Angus to the Good Samaritan Center in Nelson, in August, 1997.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on June 29, 1994, and a grandson, Troy Alan McLaughlin in September, 1989.  Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Bill McLaughlin (Ruth), Edgar, and a granddaughter, Deana Jo Bischoff of Angus.

Services were held Saturday at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in

Edgar. Pastor David Sellers officiated. Burial was in the Glenvil

Cemetery.

Edgar Eighth Grade History 1958-1959

This years eigth graders started kindergarten in 1959 with Mrs. Alice Dohse as teacher and the following enrollment:  Rex Bailey, Ritta Blackburn, Dennis Fitzke, James Horst, Clark Kinnison, John Larson, Danny Lautenschlager, Mike Merrill, David Wacker , Richard Shaw, Rogene Nelson, Kim Harnett, Jimmy Solden, Debby White, Judy Pieden Kenny Stairs and Danny Grummert.

The First grade found Mrs. Dohse as our teacher and we lost Kenny Stairs, Debby White and Judy Piepho and gained Tommy Stanke

Mrs. dohse was again our teacher for the second grade and we lost Jimmy Solden and gained Janice Anderson.

Mrs. Margaret Humbert was our third grade teacher and we lost Ritta Blackburn but gained David Bondegard.

Mrs. Meester was our fourth grade teacher and this year we lost Rogene Nelson, Kim Harnett, Janice Anderson and Tommy Stanke, but did not gain any.

Mrs. Laura Springer was our fifth grade teacher and lost Danny Grummert.

Mrs. Springer was our teacher in the sixth grade and we lost Danny Lautenschlager and gained Therese Brandl

Mr. Darrell Johson was our 7th grade teacher aand we gained Debbie Norman, Ritta Blackburn and Danny Lautenschlager.

Mr. Johnson was our teacher again in the 9th grade and as the class was so large Mrs. Norgaard of Superior was hired when the class was divided late in the winter.

This year we have gained James Christolear which brings our class roll to 15.  The Valedictorian was David Bondegard and the Salutatorian was John Larson.  The members of the class are Rex Bailey, Ritta Balackburn, David Bondegard, Therese Brandl, James Christolear, Dennis Fitzke, James Horst.  Clark Kinnison, John Larson, Danny Lautenschlager, Mike Merrill, Debbie Norman, Richard Shaw, Jacalyn Shuck and David Wacker

Source Newspaper article

Mrs. Kenneth Dohse of Angus, who has taught kindergarten at Edgar the past 13 years, has added to her duties this year-- that of teaching kindergarten at Nelson.  She has morning classes in Edgar taking up the same responsibilities in the Nelson school in the afternoon.

    Mrs. Dohse has a special interest and reason to attend the junior-senor banquet Saturday evening at Edgar as this was her first kindergarten class 13 years ago.

Mrs. Dohse is shown in the upper photo with the Edgar class, from left, Roger McShane, Debra White, Tim Roper, William Wenske, Todd Deines, Carrie McLaughlin, Kent Kinnaman, David Gunn, Kenneth Kesselberg, jill Larson, Tim Messerli and Claudia Hawley.

The lower picture shows her with the Nelson kindergartners, front row from left, Ricky Mazour, Byron Meyer, Linda Mieth, Tamie Schnitker, Patty Ruhga, Alln Keiser, Jennifer Ashiermeyer, and Roger Biltoft.  Back row, Peggy Farver, Peggy Hall, leslie Sherman, Roberta Sole, karen Kotrc, Vickie Culbertson, Jeannie Meyer and Joanne Meyer. 

Source :   Edgar Sun  April 1, 1954

"A COLD BUSINESS"

Howdy Folks--Well...it won't be long now until the school bells will quit ringing for the season.

Those happy days of our life in school -- Especially the honor system--That's an educational plan where the teacher has the honor and the students have the system.

In the school line up Mrs. Dohse is one of the most important.  She knows how to make the little things count.

Of course the secret of teaching is pretending that you knew all your life what you learned that afternoon.

A teacher is a textbook wired for sound.

When I went to school it wasn't the school I disliked, it was the principal of the thing,

Anyhow, we know you'll like our fresh line of frozen foods for sale.  Edgar Locker.  Phone 2-2691.

-----RED

Source:  Nelson Gazette 4.21.1898
A LONG JOURNEY - AN OLD PIONEER TELLS HOW HE DROVER OVER 50,000 MILES.
I commenced carrying the mail from Edgar to Superior, by way of Nelson, July 1st, 1882.  I went every day and back, changing horses at nelson; thus travleling sixty miles a day for eight months.  Then i sublet the Superior end of the route.  I continued to carry the mail daily to Nelson and back until 1887, when the railroad connecting the two places was completed.  In this time I traveled over fifty thousand miles on the route.  The old road to nelson was very rough and hilly, and in bad weather often detained me until very late at night.  Then, too, in the first of my driving, I had to deliver the mail at Ox Bow.  This necessitated my taking the poorest road in the county, Afterwards this postoffice was moved to Angus.  Then I was able to choose a much better road. 
Stage drivers are supposed to have a great many thrilling adventures to relate, but as the country was settled when I was stage driver, I had no such experience.  It has often been pronounced miraculous that no attempt, in all those years, was made by any person to rob the mail.  My worst trouble was the storms.  I oftentraveled the road from nelson to Edgar in a raging storm.  One time about three miles south of Edgar my horses could not be urged one step farther north.  Nothing could be done but turn and go south east with the blizzard.  After going about a half mile across the prairie, I came to John Music's house, where I remailed til morning.  Had I missed the house by twenty five yards, I might not have reahed a house that night, and, consequently would have perished in the storm.
my trips were often brightened by a Nelson man who went north east of Edgar to "court the widder".  One Monday morning when he was ridign with me, he was very full and before we were four miles from Edgar he was bound to have a pugilistic combat with the occupants of the back seat.  They, being neither a Corbett or Fitzimmons, wished to pay their far for the distance they had gone and got out.  I told them we would drop him at Ox Bow, so they remained.  However, before we reached that place he fell over thoroughly intoxicated.  At Ox Bow a lady and little girl wanted to go to Nelson.  So one of the passengers in the back seat gave up his place and rode with me.  He placed his feet on the dashboard over the drunk man's head, and remained in this position until we reached Nelson.  Once the drunk man revived and raising up, he saw the lady.  Being a staunch admirer of the gentler sex, as his weekly visits to the widow indicate, he fell back with a peculiar expression on his countenance and played "possum".  I decided to leave him at the livery barn until after dinner, but when the lady was gone he again aroused and shaking the dust from his clothes, departed.  O, but didn't he make things lively for the town that afternoon!!  It may interest some of the readers to know he succeeded in getting the widow, the widow had planted several husbandas, and as Turner did not care for that sort of lgory, he left for parts unknown.
When I first carried the mail into nelson, it was very different from the enterprising little town of today, but the business men were the same jovial, friendly lot.  RM Gourlay was the postmaster and his genial face illumed the political heavens in that section in those days.  Edgar and Nelson were very near together then.  You often sawn Nelson men on the Edgar streets and Edgar citizens on the streets of Nelson.  The amature theatrical club of Nelson played to many a full house in Edgar.  For all, that a railroad connects the two towns now, they are drifting a part, and Nelson is nearer New York, Boston, and other eastern points.  It is no longer necessary for the citizens of Nelson to come to Edgar to get on the train for those places.  Something out to be done to revive this old time feeling of brotherly love between the two town, and I think an old settlers reunion would be the needed thing.
-----D.J. Edington. 

Source:  Daily  Non pareil 1.13.1906
Avoca, IA, Jan 12, papers in a somewhat prominent divorce case have been filed with Deputy Clerk Tollinger.  The applicant is Mrs. Mabel Clare Eggerss, who seeks to be divorced from Hans G Eggerss.  Both are well known Shelby county residents, and live on a farm near Shelby.  The petition in general asks for a divroce on the ground of neglect, incompatablility of temper and brutal treatment.  It alleges that the husband is worth about $10000 and asks for $5000 all money.  On the ground that her husband was about to make way with the farm without consulting her interests.  Mrs. Eggerss secured a writ  of attachment against the property for the sum of $5000.  Two children were born to the couple and the wife asks for the custody of both.   MY NOTE to this article:  I believe the two sons are Chauncey and Carl.
Note:  Hebron Register 5.11.1906
Hans Eggerss of Shelby, Iowa, is now clerking in paul Wurl's store.  Mr. Eggerss is a good salesman and knows his business.   Hans is a brother to Paul Eggerss.
Note;  Block 4, Lot 11

Source:  Hebron Register 6.1.1906

Hans  Eggerss has purchased a general merchandise store at Angus, Nebraska and left yesterday to take possession.  We wish Mr. Eggerss abundant success in his new location.

Source:  Nelson Gazette 6.7.1906

Charles H. Mills & w to Hans G Eggerss and Lyell P. Hadley Lot 11, block 4 Angus

Source:  Omaha World herald 6.27.1908

For Sale - A well selected stock of general mdse; will invoice about $8500.  We have a large automobile factory here; no trades considered.  Reasons for selling owner is going into other business. H.G. E
Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 2.19.1909
Lawrence NE:  Some talk of reorganizing, or rather calling forth from the dead, the band that once was ours.  Hans Eggerss plays a clarionet almost daily in the rotunda of his bank building, and Mint Marshall believes he has lip enough now to blow a cornet.  These symptous are good.  
Source:  Lawrence Locomotive 2.26.1909
Lawrence NE:  A young orchestra is beginning its first overtures here.  It is composed of Jos Brietfelder, Violin; A. Marshall, Cornet; Hans Eggerss, Clarionets; Gouldie Ruzicka Piano.
Hans Eggerss spent Sunday at Angus where his two sons are attending school.
Source:  Lawrence Locomotive 4.14.1911
Hans Eggerss spent Sunday with his two little sons at Angus who make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Fuller.
Source:  Lawrence Locomotive 1.26.1912
Cashier Eggerss left for Angus Friday in response to a message that his eldest boy was quite sick.
Source:  Lawrence Locomotoe 3.4.1916
Cashier Hans Eggerss and Mrs. Martha Goodwin were united in marriage at the ME parsonage by Rev. Barr last Tuesday evening.  The bride is a stranger to Lawrence people coming here from Florence Oregon. 
Mr. and Mrs. Eggerss will be at home to their friends soon in  a residence in west Lawrence the Marshall place, the purchase of which they are now negotiating.
Source:  Lawrence Locomotive 3.24.1916
Lawrence NE:  Hans Eggerss is improving his property by fixing a room upstairs for the boys, which will require cutting in a new stairway. 
Source:  Nelson Gazette 4.22.1920
LawrenceNE:  Carl Eggerss went to Edgar Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. C. Fuller.  The Eggerss boys made their home with the Fuller Family when Mr. Eggerss lived at Angus.
Source:  Nelson Gazette, 4.29.1920
CASHIER EGGERSS DIES AT LINCOLN HOSPITAL

H.G. Eggerss died at 12:55 p.m. Monday at the Lincoln Sanitarium, where he was operated on Tuesday, April 6, for the removal of gall stones. A second operation, it seems, became necessary some three or four days before his death.

Mr. Eggerss left for the hospital on the morning of April 6 in good spirits and high hope that surgical for several years brought on attacks science could remove the cause that (NOTE: typed as written in newspaper) that for suffering was almost equal to death's own agony. For a week after the operation his case was reported fair, but weakness instead of strength then developed and he lost the fight with the Grim Reaper. Monday morning early his son, Carl and stepson, Albert Goodwin, were notified by phone to come at once as their father was sinking rapidly. The boys boarded 98 at once, but were disappointed in not reaching the hospital before their father had passed away. He had breathed his last but three minutes before they reached his bedside. Mrs. Eggerss and son Chauncy were there, having been at Lincoln since about the time of the operation.

Mr. Eggerss came to Lawrence about eleven years ago and was instrumental with the support of local parties in organizing the Lawrence State Bank whose affairs, as cashier, he has directed with marked success. He soon won the confidence of the community by his fine type of character and built the business up rapidly. He rugged honesty and unquestioned integrity impressed deeply those who dealt with him at the cashier's window and his kindly patient interest in the financial affairs to his patrons won a high regard for him in the hearts of those who trusted him as their banker. True to the trust imposed, Mr. Eggerss nevr (sic) violated a confidence imposed in him nor selfishly turned to his own account one cent that should have gone to another. Conservative, he managed the bank's affairs on his own initiative largely and the directory board feel in his demise that they most look long to repair the break adequately and satisfatorily (sic).

Mr. Eggerss was serving on the school and town boards at the time of his death. He was a member of the Odd Fellow and Woodmen lodges.

Flowers were ordered from Omaha to Shelby, Iowa, where the funeral was held, by Board of Directors, Lawrence State Bank, Miss Forst, assistant cashier; school faculty and classes; Ladies Club; Modern Woodmen, and business men. The selections were indeed beautiful as expressing to the bereaved wife and sons their sympathy in the sad hour of their great grief, as well as a testimony of the high esteem in which the departed was held by home friends and associates.

Mr. Eggerss was 55 years of age. He grew up as a young man in the vicinity of Shelby, Iowa, where he worked as a farmer. On leaving there he located at Angus, this county, where he engaged in the mercantile business for several years, selling out there when he moved to Lawrence.

Besides the wife, two sons, two step sons, there survive deceased, a sister and brother at Byron, a sister at Ruskin, a brother and sister in California and a brother at Avoca, Iowa. The funeral was held at Shelby, Iowa, Thursday, where burial was made. - Lawrence Locomotive. 

Source:  Hastings Tribune 8.21.1935
Mrs. GA Felton Dead
Nelson, August 21 - Mrs. Anna M. Felton, 79, died at the farm home of her daughter, Mrs. Chris Humerickhouse, in this county, August 12, She was married to George A. Felton, April 22, 1874 on the homestead of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Littrel, in the Ox Bow Community.
She was an active member of the Christian Church from early womanhood.
Her husband and five children survive.  The children are Alice Anna Adamson of Wauneta, Zella Z Overton of Clay Center, Sarah E. Moore of Greeley Colorado, Jennie J. Humerickhouse of Fairfield, and Stella F Kay of Maryland.

Source:  Lincoln Journal Star 12.3.1901
Emory Felton, sent to the asylum from Nuckolls county without an examination, was sat upon by the Lancaster county board today at the expense of Nuckolls county, and declared insane.
Source:  Nelson Gazette 6.9.1904
Emory Felton was again taken to Lincoln yesterday morning for treatment at the Insane Asylum.  An attendant at that institution came down Tuesday evening after him.  His father George Felton accompanied them to Lincoln.
Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 6.16.1904
We are glad to learn that Emory Felton against whom complaint had been made and for this reason was taken to Lincoln a few days ago to be placed in an asylum for insanity, has been sent home, for the reason that after an examination by Dr. Green he was found not to be insane as charged in the complaint.

Source:  Oak News 6.17.1904
A Mr. Connor, one of the attendants at the Insane Asylum at Lincoln, was in our city last evening.  He came down for Emory Felton, and took him to the Asylum this morning. 

Source:  Superior Weekly Journal 12.18.1913
District Court
Emory Felton, who was sent to the asylum at Hastings about two months ago, has been released.  The last time he was sent to the asylum the commissioners of insanity of this county recommended that he be kept there permanently, as his free use of firearms during the past summer made him exceedingly dangerous to his neighborhood.
Source:  Nelson Gazette 3.22.1923
Sheriff Worthy Wood and John Leeds started via auto Saturday for Hastings with Emory Felton who was taken to the hospital.  When they go out north to the Ferebee place, they had to abandon the car on account of the severity of the storm.  They then drove to Angus in a wagon and took the train to Edgar and then to Hastings.   On their return the came as far as Fairfield on the train, walked down to the Ferebee place and then came on home in the car.  Worthy says it was some tough goin' and to John it brought back memories of the pioneer days. 

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Emory E. Felton living six miles north and three east of Nelson, died at his home Monday morning about one o'clock.  Death was the result of a self inflicted gun shot wound on Saturday before.  Deceased had been in poor health for a long time and this was no doubt responsible for the rash act. 
Emory E. Felton was born on the GA Felton homestead April 25, 1875, and was 51 years and 28 days old at the time of his death.  He was a member of the Christian Church.  He leaves to mourn his death his wife and thirteen year old son Edwin, the aged father and mother, six sisters:  Mrs. Alice Adamson, Wauneta; Mrs. Zella Overton, Clay Center;  Mrs Jennie Humerickhouse and Mrs. Bereta Ruhga, Nelson; Mrs. Stella Kay, Maryland; and Mrs. Sarah Moore, New Raymer, Colorado; all of whom were present at the funeral services which were held at the Christian Church in Angus, at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Shook officiating.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Edgar. 

---Card of Thanks--

We wish to express our sincere appreciation of the many kindnesses bestowed upon us by the neighbors and friends in the hour of our deep sorry and bereavement.  Also to thank the U.B. Quartette for their music, and the donars of the beautiful floral offerings - GA Felton and Family

Source:  Nelson Gazette 5.27.26

Source:  Nelson Gazette 12.9.1926
Our friend  George Ewing who suffered a broken leg in an auto accident a few weeks ago, is still confined to the house.  He was taken to Superior Tuesday and had the cast changed so that now it is encased only from the knee down.  He will soon be able to walk on crutches, the doctor says, and he also reports that in the changing of casts he found the injury was doing fine and healing rapidly..  George is certainly anious to get back to work as directing over the phone is not half of it.  Art Reeve is looking after the bank at Angus and Vard Reeve is filling an important place at the store in Mr. Clare, occassionaed by Mrs. Ewing's absence. 

Source:  Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska https://www.kancoll.org/books/andreas_ne/nuckolls/nuckolls-p5.html
GEORGE A. FELTON, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Ox Bow, was born in Franklin County, Vt., in 1850. At the age of fifteen, went to Ohio, where he remained five years. Then to Illinois and Iowa, remaining about one year in the two States. Then started to Nebraska with an ox team, and arrived in Nuckolls County in 1871. Took a homestead on Section 32, Town 4, Range 6, of eighty acres. Has since added two hundred and forty acres, and has three hundred and twenty acres in the old homestead lying on Ox Bow Creek. Has about twenty five acres of timber, and, with the running water, makes a fine stock farm. Has one hundred and forty-five acres under the plow, the balance for hay and pasture. Also owns one hundred and sixty acres on Section 28, Town 4, Range 7, with sixty-five acres improved. Has gone into stock-raising quite extensively in the last few years. Has good buildings, fences and fruit. Mr. Felton has made the most he has in Nebraska. Was one of the early settles on Ox Bow Creek, and his property consisted of one yoke of cattle when he came here, thus showing what a man can do in Nebraska, who is willing to work for a few years. The first bundle of wheat was bound on his place in the Ox Bow settlement. Was married in 1874, at Ox Bow, to Miss Anna Littrel, of that place. They have four children--Emery E., Allie A., Zella Z, Sarah E. Mr. Felton and wife are members of the Christian Church.
Source:  Nelson Gazette 12.21.1893
George A. Felton who was elected as Representative of Nuckolls county in our State Legislature, in the fall of 1890, is a man well worthy of the honor conferred.  He is one of the first settlers in the county,, having located in what is now Sherman Precinct in 1871.  He has alwasyy been on e of your foremost citizens, and to know wehere George Felton stood in matters of interest to the county, was to know that which was right.  He was elected to the Legislature by the Alliance part, and in this capacity was always found fighting earnestly for the reforms and vocated by this party, as he understood them. 

Mr. Felton was born in Franklin Vermont, July 21, 1850; was married to Anna Littrel in 1874, and is the father of seven children, five girls and two boys. 
Source:  Nelson Gazette 3.17.1898
Born to Mr and Mrs. Geo. Felton, 27th of February, a daughter.  Mr. Felton is wearing a bran new hat to look more dignified in his position. 
Source Edgar Post 10.27.1905
George A. Felton who has been in Missouri for two or three weeks returned home Saturday.  He shipped four cars of apples to Nuckolls Co.  One car to Angus, one to nelson, one to Nora and Ruskin; and one to Deweese and Lawrence.  
Source;  Nuckolls County Herald 3.19.1926
Recollections OF 1871 by George  Felton
Being of new England ancestry from Franklin County, Vermont (near Canada line) and my father an ardent admirer of Horace Greely who advised us:  "Go West, young man" I took his advice.
"Landed t Hebron with ox team, Hebron then had two buildings, from iowa bound for the Republican Valley, and went right through Nuckolls county to Guide Rock,  known as lower stockade, Red Cloud, the upper stockade, no other names then, and went on to Franklin county where I saw hundres of buffalo grazing ---looked like stumps of trees.
"Hunters came over while at Franklin said they only shot seven.  They brot only hind quarters of meat,  just cut out, this was done for cleanliness.
"This country was well taken up and what was left was rough, nothing but buffalo grass which did not look good to a man raised in a blue stem country.  Turned and came back to Upper stockade went through to Spring ranch, came down the Oregon Trail in Nuckolls county ---little below the Narrows met a man by name of Abner Davis, afterward Judge, told me of this land.  I went on down to Oak Grove ranch where Phillip Michael and parents and DW Montgomery's were seen and the next day located my claim on 32-4-6 where I now live.
"My neighbors were James Beachem 12 mileswet on Liberty creek; Oak Grove ranch 7 miles east; Tom Hewitt 6 miles south and A. Williams 4 miles to the north.
"We thought surely this was the land of opportunity, as it ws a Blue stem grass country.  Expected to make a ranch country of it. Here we were in a county without a town - a county without an officer, not a preacher, doctor, or lawyer.
"After I'd been here a few days some men went wet (75 miles) to get buffalo meat, my first experience in drying it.  They brot in the lower bed of the wagon full of meat - ie kept longer than other meat. We dried and smoked it.
"I thought best to register my homestead.  So swapped us of my oxen for the use of a horse - rode horseback, only cot me 25 cents for food while gone, gone four days to file on my land at the land office in Beatrice.  Camped at night with "paper colar" town site men who usually kepa  darky cook.  My experience of getting grub was to pull out my dried buffalo mean and they would wonder what I had, they would want to buy some and i would say it was all I had to eat, whereupon they invited me to eat with them.
"There was talk now of organizing the county.  The Governor commissioned DW Montgomery to attend to this.  He appointed AE Davis enumerator.  He found 48 men who had been here long enough to vote.  I copied the list off for him.
June 21, 1871 the county was organized, 33 voters were thereat Oak Grove ranch, the election taking place under an elm tree, the tree is gone, ranch house gone, but monument marks the place with names of survivors of indian massacre in 1864.
"In the early days the probate judge did not understand much of the law.  He said I'm not much acquainted wiht laws of Nebraska - ubut I pronounce you man and wife when doing his first marrying, Mr. JC Bunker and Miss Martha Johnston, being the contracting parties.
"The first  oats sowed was in '71 by DW Montgomery, about 20 acres, helped bind that, bound in sheaf and fed.
"There were no house flies then and no Norway rats; but woodrats and buffalo flies were plentiful.
"The Indians went thru every spring going west to hunt - Otoe bands of 150-200 to get buffalo meat; they lived south of Beatrice.  They were peaceable.  But a man was killed in '70 by Indians.  The men carried their guns on their breaking plows for you did not know what might happen.
"Davis raised some pumpkins that year - couldn't put 2 in wagon bed.  Had fine melons too.
"In Augst 71 three families , the Cooks, Campbells, and roberts came.  Then in three weeks we organized school diitrict No. 8. No. 8 wa a half of township. EAD Parker was our first teacher.
"Bought my first office Had a musk melon patch where our  house now is - put some in sack and went to school meeting, was elected moderator.  Had a lot of fun over it.
"When the 1st of September came I run out of money, only had $1.50, no work so took my satchel and walked until three miles of Hebron.  At sundown was in sight of a house but afraid to go in as did not want to spend anything for a bed.  Found cottonwood tree, kicked the leaves about see there were no snakes there, and made my bed there.  Slept good.  Next morning went down to the Blue and washed.  Tramp all but soap. went on to house and hired o work at 415 a month for Fred Roper.  Said he wanted to go to Meridian.  After I'd been with him three weeks, Roper said that first he was afraid I was a horse thief.
"worked 30 days And came and got my oxen.  Found the prairie all burned off, whole country burned, walked up and I was blue, it was a sweeping fire - jumped the river even, would not have stayed on here but had made a start.
The neighbors put in spring wheat whcih went 40 bushel.  Then they all got the craze for spring wheat.
"While living in Thayer county that winter, I run across Mr. Hugh Ross, merchant at Meridian.  He came up here in this county before the Indian massacre.  He came with government troops accompanying the big ox trains crrying large supplies.  The Indians run on to them at The Narrows.  They got into the dry goods boxes and took bolt of good, preferrably bright colored  , tied one end to horse, then rode way out with good unwinding off bolts, thus they fairly crisscrossed the ox train.  The Indians were drunk.  30 wagons in crowd, always go in caravan.
"Indians massacred people at narrows many times in '56 - road was started in '49 was bad place owing to bluff.
"Was not much land homesteaded in the county as a lot of it was taken as railroad land.  The goverment of nebraska gave 2000 or more acres for internal improvements.  This for railroad building - railroad choose land along rivers creeks.  I lived here 3 years before there was a house on Elk creek.  Railroad company usually built 10 miles, were a number of them: Omaha & N.W., Omaha & S.W., Midland Pacifici, Burlington in Nebraska, K.C. & )., and others.  They finally united.  This railroad land was sold to people.  The St. Joe and G.I. got a straight government grant.
"I drove over 600 miles with my ox team before settling in the county.
In the spring of '74 was married to Miss Anna Littrell (they came here in '73 and lived south of me).  We built log cabin 14x20 for our home.
Mr. and mrs. Editor, were right here on 32-4-6, on our old home, we are glad we're here and would do it again."
George Felton
Source:  Lincoln Star 3.27.1938
GEORGE A FELTON IS DEAD
wWas retired Farmer and former Legislature.
CLAY CENER, Nev.  George A Felton, 87, prominent retired farmer and former member of the Nebraska legislature died late Friday at the home of a daughter here.
A resident of Edgar from 1933 to 1935, and a Nuckolls county homesteader before that, he had been visiting here.  He was widely known in southern Nebraska as a livestock raiser and insurance man and had lived in this area since 1881.
Born in Vermont, he graduated from Oberlin college and taught school in Illinois and Iowa before settling in Nebraska.  Four other daughters and a brother survive.  Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church at Edgar Sunday with the Rev. WJ Etherton of Angus officiating. 

Source:  Newspaper, Date origin unknown

LADY BIRD COULDN"T MAKE IT

The Angus School Teacher and pupils were disappointed when they learned that Mrs. Lydon B. Johnson couldn't accept their invitation to attend the school's Mother's Day tea last week.

    The president's wife wrote a very nice letter expressing regrets however, and the letter will be framed and hung on the schoolhouse wall.  Mrs. Johnson sent greeting s to the children and their guests.

    Mothers and grandmothers of the pupils, and other women of the Angus community attended the affair, and Lady Bird's letter was read to the group

Source:  Newspaper Unknown ,  May 1968

NORTHEAST

The Angus schoolhouse was transformed into a home and lawn scene for the Mother's Tea when the teacher and pupils entertained the mothers of the children who attend the school, their grandmothers and other ladies of the district.  Some friends outside the district were also invited. 

The theme carried out during the afternoon was "mother in the Home."  A program was presented which included the reading of a letter they had received from the president's wife, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, in acknowledgement of the invitation she received to attend the tea.  She sent greetings to the children and their guests.  Both children and guests were greatly impressed by the letter which has been framed and will hang on the schoolhouse walls. 

Lunch of cupcakes, baked by the children, nuts and mints were served the guests in the make-garden.  The school year will close May 21 with the school picnic in the evening at the schoolhouse.  Two young ladies will be graduating from the eighth grade from the school.  They are Ruth Anne McClure and Gwen Ferebee.  They will receive their diplomas at the eighth grade graduation service at Nelson on May 20, 1968.

Source:  Obituary

Christian biography of Josephine M. Fitzgerald

Josephine Mary Fitzgerald, the daughter of Joseph and Verda (Demaray) McGinness, was born on January 18, 1926 on a farm near Alexandria, Nebraska. She passed away on May 23, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society Village in Hastings, Nebraska at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 5 days.

Josephine attended schools at Alexandria and Nelson, Nebraska and attended Kearney State College where she earned her teachers certificate. She was united in marriage to Donald Fitzgerald on December 22, 1956 at Angus, Nebraska. She taught school before her marriage and worked part time at the Brodstone Memorial hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Superior, the ABW Ministries and Christian Women.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Donald on December 31, 2006, sisters, Twila Carlson and Eunice Brooks and brothers, Eugene and Donnivan McGinness.

She is survived by her three children, Teresa Hammond of Eagle, Nebraska, Darrel Fitzgerald and wife Sharon of Lincoln, Nebraska and Joyce Hamilton and husband Kenneth of Glenvil, Nebraska, seven grandchildren and 1 great-grandson, sisters, Lila Brown of Nelson, Nebraska and Jennie Mae Scoville of Rising Star, Texas along with a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM from the Megrue-Price Funeral Home Chapel in Superior, Nebraska with Rev. Floyd Richardson officiating. Music was “I’ll Fly Away” and “Unclouded Day” with Stephanie Thayer as soloist and Betty Schott as organist.

Pallbearers were Jordan Fitzgerald, Gabriel Fitzgerald, Daniel Conway, Jim Fitzgerald, Arnold Brown, and Shannon Wagner. Honorary pallbearer was Fred Huffman.

Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Superior, Nebraska.

Memorials may go in care of the Good Samaritan Society, Perkins 300 Wing of Hastings, Nebraska.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 282, Superior, NE 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the

arrangements.

Source:  Hastings Tribune Obiturary  07-06-01

Dorothy M. Fitzke

Wednesday, July 4, 2001

Edgar resident Dorothy M. (Burkett) Fitzke, 78, died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at the Edgar Cemetery with the Revs. Jack Eske and Debra Rippe officiating. Visitation is until 8 p.m. today at Williams Funeral Home in Edgar.

Mrs. Fitzke was born May 12, 1923, to Gilbert and Ruth (Bush) Burkett near Oak. She grew up in the Oak and Angus areas. She worked in Washington, D.C., and then returned to the Angus area where she taught rural school. On March 17, 1945, she married Clarence Fitzke in St. Francis, Kan. They farmed in Edgar. From 1965-76 she owned and operated the Moon Drive-Inn in Edgar.

Survivors are her husband; three daughters, Mary Fitzke of Kearney, Sharon Floth of Sterling, and Dee Ann Krull of Riverside, Calif.; two sons, Dennis of Omaha and Dale of Devils Lake, N.D.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by two brothers.

Memorials may be given to the Edgar Fire Department or the Edgar Rescue Squad

Source:  Nelson gazette 4.7.1898
Charley Fuller has just finished a new addition to his house.  This makes him a very nice home.
Source:  Edgar post 2.16.1906
Clarence Fuller and wife left for Anderson, Indiana to visit his brother Charles, who is foreman of the Lambert Mobile Company at that place.
Charles Fuller takes Clarence's place in the shop. 

Source:  Lawrence Locomotive 6.25.1909
Charley Fuller, present manager of the Angus Automobile Co., returned Saturday last from a trip to St. Louis bringing home a bride with him.
Source:  Lawrence Locomotive 5.13.1910
Charley Fuller, formerly of Angus, who is now lcoataed in Oklahoma has been visiting old friends in Nuckolls the past two weeks.  He is head mechanic in an auto factory down there.
Source:  Nelson Gazetette 12.12.1912 (Partial)
OAK HAS A BAD FIRE
Six business firms were burned out at Oak Tuesday night.  The fire started in a ware room back of the Montgomery building and seemed to have gained much headway before it was discovered.  The following ar the principal losers, as we have been able to learn:
Charley Fuller, garage and blacksmithing, $500, no insurance. 
Source:  Clearwater Record 2.2.1956
CLEARWATER - Mr. Charley Fuller, formerly of near Elgin, started work this week at the Ford Garage.  Mr. and Mrs. Fuller have rented the residence formerly occupied by the Leo martin family in the north part of town. 

Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 4.2.1903
Chrlie Fuller stood his automobile on its head monday evening while out riding with his wife and little daughter.  None of the occupants hurt but were quite frightened.  A bolt slipped out and let one wheel off causing the upset.
Source:  Nelson Gazette 7.28.1932
CHARLEY FULLER INVENTS PLACER MINING MACHINE
The man who drove one of the first gasoline automobiles to be run in Hastings is now the inventor of the first machine to extract gold by the placer method without the use of water.
The gigantic machine was invented by Charles M. Fuller, JR. of Visalia, California,  a brother of C. E. Fuller, hastings automobile dealer who was a co partner in the making of the gasoline auto.
After leaving Nebraska more than twenty years ago Charles Fuller engaged in the manufacture of tractors and automobiles in Indiana.  Then he went to California.  His new 33 ton machine, which will go on the market within the next ten days, is the only machine of its kind in existence.
Engineers on the west coast have predicted that this machine will revolutionize placer mining, and the Mexican government has signed a contract to lease some of the monsters for use in the state of Sonora.
The inventor explains that there is nothing for sale and this his placer engine will be leased out at a flat rate plus a percentage of any profits.  It is being manufactured in LosAngeles.
Before the machine was constructed, Mr. Fuller made a small test model, which performed satisfactorily mining gold in the desert.  The "big boy" weighs 33 tons, is 47 feet lon by 18 feet wide and high and is operated by a 125 horsepower gasoline motor.  Two smaller models are to be constructed.
This air placer miner will scoop out 2,000 tons of earth every  24 hours, throwing  waste dirt out  behind and retianing a ton of valuable ore.  The caterpillar tread makes a roadway wherever the gold deposit might lie.
The fact that placer land is often in desert country argues for the value of this machine which is not dependent on water for its operation.
C.E.  Fuller and his son, Home Fuller, and their family expect to depart for souther California in six weeks to spend a part of the sinter and view the work of the new machin, the original of which was built at a cost of $65,000.
C.E.  and Homer Fuller have interests with Charles M. Fuller Jr, in  36,000 acres of placer land north of Barstow, California, on which one of these machines will be operating in a short time.
C.E. and Charles Fuller Jr. were the inventors and manufacturers of the Fuller automobile which was made at Angus, Nebr, from 1906 to 1909, a few years after they startled Hastings by driving the first gasoline auto through the city streets.
Source Lodi News - Sentinel Nov 5, 1940
Death Certificate

Charles M. Fuller Sr.

Father: C.M. Fuller

Mother: Agnes Harrison

Wife: Sophie Fuller

Mining Engineer

burial Lodi Cemetery 11/7/1940

Charles Fuller Dies Suddenly

Charles M. Fuller, employee in the engineering department of the Super Mold Corporation, was stricken with a heart attack while at work at the plant just before noon yesterday. A physician and the inhalator crew from the Lodi Fire Department was summoned but he passed away despite all efforts to revive hi.

He had been a resident of Lodi for the past 15 months. He was born in Forest Hill, Illinois and was 66 years of age.

Deceased was the husband of Mrs. Sophia Fuller, Lodi; father of C.M. Fuller, Lodi; Mrs. E.A. Beilharz, Los Gatos; Mrs. M.L. Blount, Visalia; Mrs. Fred Smith, Los Angeles, Mrs. Thelma Field, Glendale.

He was the brother of Lawrence Fuller, San Luis Obispo; Mrs. Ethel McKinney, Edgar, Neb.; Mrs. Grace Rutherford, Omaha, Neb.; Luther Fuller and Clarence E. Fuller, Hastings, Neb.
Source Stockton Evening and Sunday Record 11.5.1940
PLANT WORKER DIES OF HEART ATTACK
Lodi Office, Stockton Record, no 5 - Charles M. Fuller, 66, native of Forest ill Ill, died yesterday noon stricken from a heart attack while working in the engineering department of the Super mold plant. 
He was the husband of Sophie Fuller, Lodi; father of CM Fuller Jr., Lodi; Mrs. EA Bellharz, Los Gatos; Mrs ML Blount, Visalia; Mrs. Fred Smith Los Angele; and Mrs. Thelma Field Glendale, Brother of Lawrence Fuller, San Luis Obispo, Mrs. Ethel McKinny, Edgar neb. , Mrs. Grace Rutherford, Omaha ; Mrs. Albert Adams Juniata Neb, mrs. Frank nearl, Neb., and Mrs Luther Fuller and Clarece E Fuller Both of Hastings, Neb.  The remains are at the hale and Bawden Chapel and funeral arrangements will be announced later. 

**My Note....His gravestone says SR.  He would have been the second C M Fuller, as son to Rev. Charles Marion Fuller.  

Husband of Donna Lou Adler-Fuller 

Source:  Christina Pickens Email
Charles M. Fuller Jr. 47, of Lodi, died Sept 16.  2010.  He was born July 23, 1963 in Stockton.
Mr. Fuller Enjoyed landscaping and helping others.
He is survived by his daughter Christina Hoidahl, of Lodi,, sons, Charles M Fuller V, of Texas and Joshua C. Fuller, of Florida, Sister Eileen Fuller, of Lodi and five grandchildren.
He was precedd in death by his parents.
A Memorial service will be held at 5pm Sept 29 at the Ebenezer Congregational Church. 825 Central Ave. Lodi, A fundraiser will be held from 8am to 5pm. Friday at Pep Boys. Lodi All Faiths Cremation is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

Source:  Hastings Daily Tribune 7.10.1961
Homer Fuller Dies Sunday
Former Hastings Man was in Automobile Business 40 years.
Homer Fuller, 61, former Hastings automobile dealer and sone of a Nebraska family that pioneered in the automobile field died suddenly Sunday at Las Vegas, Nev., where he was visiting.
He was in the automobile business in Hastings for nearly 40 years, and also was owner of two taxicab companies, In 1955 he moved to Brentwood, Calif., where he had since made his home.
Surviving are his wife, Charlotte, three daughters, nancy, at home, Mrs. harold McKnight of Beverly Hillls, Calif., and Mrs. Robert Dalgren of Sherman Oaks Calif, his mother , Mrs CE Fuller of hastings, a sister, mrs. Everett Hanson of Hastings and four grandchildren.
He was active in business and civic affairs while living in Hastings.  He was a Mason, member of the shrine, Elks Lodge, First Congregational Church, Meadowbrook Golf Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Source Los Angeles Times 7.13.1961
Homer E. Fuller
Funeral services for Homer Edwin Fuller, 61, owner of Western motor Sales, will be conducted today at 11am in Pierce Bros. Santa Monica Chapel, followed by interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills.  Borin in Angus neb. Mr. Fuller lived at 456 N Rockingham Ave. and died on Sunday.  He leaves his widow, Charlotte; three daughters, Mrs. Betty McKnight, Mrs. Gwen Dahlgren, and Mis Nancy Fuller; his mother, Mrs. CE Fuller; a sister and four grandchildren. 

Source:  Nebraska State Journal June 1 1901 

Edgar, Neb. May 31 - Memorial services were held in the opera house yesterday afternoon.  After a short program consisting of patriotic songs and recitations, Rev. M. R. Fuller of Angus, delivered a stirring and patriotic address.  After the address, the post and corps formed in procession and marched to the cemetery, where the soldiers' graves were decorated.

Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 4.18.1907
MEETS TRAGIC DEATH
George Furnish killed by Train at Grand island.
Was returning home from a visit.
Was walking along Track and Stopped Wrong Way when Signal was Blown.
A dispatch from Grand island, dated April 16, says George Furnish, a barber of Lexington whose relatives live near Edgar, was instantly killed yesterday by a Union Pacific train in the yards east of the city.  He was unmarried.  Furnish had been seen by several people about town this morning and from these it was learned that he had not been drinking.  He intended going back to Lexington, and it is quite probable that he went down to the lower yards with the intention of getting a train out for the west.  He was walking along the track westward when passenger train No 11 came in from the east.  He was walking alongside of the track when the fireman blew the signal, and then walked squarely to the center of the track, evidently believing that he was going from the track.  he was thrown forward and before railroad men could reach him he was dead, deth resulting instantly.  Both of his legs were crushed and his skull was crushed.
George W Furnish was born on Ox Bow May 9, 1883 and died at Grand Island, April 15, 1907, aged 23 years, 11 months and 6 days.
In 1892 he went to Furnas county with his parents, where they lived until 1894 when his father died and they moved back to Ox Bow.  After his father's death George made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Oldham and his brother Carson.
About two years ago he learned the barber trade and about one year ago went to Lexington to work in a barber shop, and to which place he was going when he met his death.
George was a good natured kind hearted boy and made many friends where he went, who were greatly shocked at the news of his untimely death.
The funeral service was held in the Ox Bow Christian church seven mile northeast of this city, yesterday afternoon at 2pm conducted by Rev. Branic of the Christian church of Edgar. Interment being made in the Ox Bow cemetery where he was laid to rest beside his father and sister who had gone on before.
He leaves to mourn his departure, a mother and step-father, mr. and Mrs. JT Whited, living east of town, one brother, Carson, two sisters, Maggie and Lottie, the latter of Edgar his aged grandparents and other relatives, besides a host of friends, The funeral was one of the larges ever held in this community as he was well and favorably known and respected by all.
Many beautiful flowers were placed on the casket by loving friends, and the Christian Choir from Edgar furnished the music.  The pall Bearers, which were intimate friends of the deceased were Gus Grossman, Elvin Carroll, lee Hayes, Floyd Brooks, Roy Shipley and Fred Rennick.
The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement. 

 Lorene (Fitzke) Gass died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Perkins Pavilion in Hastings Nebraska. She was 83 years at the time of her death. Lorene was born to Arthur and Clara Lena (Wehnes) Fitzke September 19, 1924 west of Clay Center, Nebraska. ·She lived there for 5 years and in 1929 her family moved south and east of Clay Center, NE. 

She received her 8th grade education at Prairie Date Country School.

In the fall of 1938 she entered Edgar High School graduating with the class of 1942. She taught country school for two years and then in 1944 she married Byron Gass at the home of her parents north of Edgar. 

They lived on a farm southwest of Edgar where they farmed until 1954. They then moved into Edgar and she taught in country schools at Angus and Sedan. Lorene taught at Edgar from 1964 to 1968 and then at Harvard for 23 years. She attended summer sessions at Kearney State College during the 1960's graduating with the class of 1970. 

She retired from 40 years of teaching in 1991. ' 

She was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church, being baptized in infancy and confirmed in 1938. 

She is survived by a brother, Elden Fitzke and wife Evelyn of Fairfield and a. sister Blanche Werner and husband Ed of Beatrice. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Byron and twin sister Irene Fitzke and brother Clarence Fitzke. 

Memorials can be given to Edgar Rescue Squad or Zion Lutheran of Clay Center. 

Funeral services were held Monday 10:3S AM, September 22, 2008 at Zion Lutheran Church at Clay. Center, NE. Pastor Stanley Floth and Debra Rippe PMA were officiants.· Burial was held in the Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, NE. Williams Funeral Home of Edgar, NE was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsfh.com

Source:  Nelson Gazette 11.26.1925 pg 4
ANGUS BUSINESS MAN WEDS NURSE
Red Cloud, Nov 25, Mrs. Altha Cooper, a nurse of this  city, was married to Edwin J. Gerlach of Angus, at McCool Junction Sunday, according to word received here by friends.  mr. Gerlach is from an old and prominent Webster county family and operates the Angus general merchandise store and lumber yard with his brother.
Source:  Jerico Springs Optic 12.4.1925
Mrs. Altha Cooper of Red Cloud Nebraska, a daughter of FB Hale was married to Edward Gerlach of Angus, neb., on November 22. 

Source:  Blue Hill LEader 8.30.1940
Otto Gerlachof Oak Nebraska, and from 1885 to 1907 a resident of Webster county and the Rosemont Community, passed away at an Omaha hospital Monday monring after anillness of several months.  He was a brother of County Commissioner Walter Gerlach of Rosemont.  Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. J. Etherton of Guide Rock, former pastor of the Angus Chrisitan Church, of which the deceased was a member.
Otto August Gerlach, son of Ferdinand and Henriette Gerlach, was borth February 17, 1885 in Seward county, Nebraska. When still a small child he came with his parents to a farm near Rosemont where he grew to manhood. He attended country school and later Hastings College one year, then taught a year in a Webster county rural school.  In 1907 he moved to Logan county Nebraska where he homesteaded and engaged in the cattle raising business.  During 1916 and 1917 he was county clerk of Logan county.
From 1917 to 1921 he managed lumber yards for the Tidball Lumber Co. at Wellfleet and Holdrege Nebraska, and in 1922 went into business at Angus.  He remained there until 1929 when he moved to Oak and from that time until his last illness was a valued employee of the Scroggin Lumber & Grain Co., where he served as manager.
Apparently in failing health he entered and Omaha hospital on July 26 where on August 23 he underwent an operation for the removal of a brain tumor from which he could not survive.  He attained the age of 55 years, 6 months and 9 days.  The deceased was baptised the Blue Hill Christian Church in 1928 and since that time had been a member of the Angus Christian Church.  He was also a member of Amethyst Lodge No 190, A.F. & A.M., Gandy Nebraska.
For many years preceeding his death Mr. Gerlach was chairman of the Oak Village board.  he was a student of public affairs and always took a great interest for the betterment of his community and his county.
His parents and one sister, Mrs. William Spilker, preceeded him in death.  He leaves to mourn his passing, six brothers, William of Guide Rock, herman of Rosemont, Edd of Carleton.  Walter and Paul of Cowles, and Elmer of Lincoln, Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Music for the burian services was by a quartet from Angus.  Honory pallbearers were Wm. Culbertson of Angus, NF Wherman, Ross Brooks, Owen Devore, ZO Ellifritz, and Ralph White, all of Oak.  Active pallbearers , all of Oak, were the JL Scroggin, GG Scroggin, Don Lawn, Jean Folmer.  Ottis Kirshner, and Roy Devore.  Burial was in the Blue Hill Cemetery.  Merten Bros of Blue Hill were in charge of arrangements. 

Source:  Nelson Gazette 4.19.1906 pg 8
Charley Herrick and Grace Burd of Angus were married last week at Clay Center.
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Source:  The Free Press 7.28.1911, pg1
Marriage Licenses - July 20
Chester H. Grossman...Edgar
Grace Burd....Angus
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Source:  Sutton Register 10.15.1931
District Court Filings
Chester H. Grossman v Grace Grossman, Divorce
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Source:  The Superior Express 2.1.1934
Mrs. Rosa Burd, son Otis and Mr. and Mrs. Lon Burd were called to Angus last Wednesday by the death of Mrs. Noah Burd.  Funeral services were held from the home Friday afternoon.  Interment was made at Edgar.  Mrs. Burd leaves beside her aged husband, one daughter, Mrs. Grace Grossman who has cared for her mother the past few months.  Mr. and Mrs. joe VanValin, Mrs. Roy Brewer and Mrs. Henry Williams from Nelson attended the funeral.
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Source:  Findagrave.com
Mrs. Grace Grandy
Grace Grandy was born to noah and Emma Burd on October 27, 1885 in Nuckolls County, Nebr.  She was called home November 18, 1964.
She attended public school at Angus, nebr. On December 25, 1938 she was married to James Grandy.  Grace lived in Chester for the past 26 years.
Mrs. Grandy was added to the Christian Church in Chester on March 8, 1953.  She was always present for study and worship until health prevented.
Preceding her in death were her  parents and husband.  She is survived by several cousins, other relatives and many friends and neighbors.  She was always ready to help others.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Nov. 23 at the Christian Church in Chester with the Rev. Millard White officiating. Mrs. Wilbert Crouse and Mrs. John E Crouse sant, accompanied by Mrs. Harold Crouse.  Pallbearers were Milton Overman, John E Crouse, Wilbert Crouse, Kenneth Dake, Adrian Dake and Jack Sell.  Interment was in the Edgar Nebrs., cemetery, Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Service in charge.
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BURD - GRANDY
James O Grandy of Hardy and Grace Burd of Angus, Nebr., were married at Webber on Christmas Day.  Probate Judge Kissinger performed the ceremony.  - Mankato Advocate.
James Grandy is the CB&Q section forman here.
**This would have been in 1938
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The Free Press (Grand Island, NE), Friday, July 28, 1911; pg. 1

Marriage Licenses
July 20 -

Chester H. Grossman . . . . . Edgar
Grace Burd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angus
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 Source:  Sutton Register 10.15.1931
District Court Filings
Chester H. Grossman v Grace Grossman, Divorce
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Source:  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30375653/chester_harry_grossman
The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE), Friday, September 25, 1942; pg. 1

Chester Harry Grossman

Chester Harry Grossman was born April 7, 1891 near Angus, Nebraska, and died September 14, 1942, after several months of intense suffering. He was 51 years, 4 months and 27 days of age.

Of a family of four brothers and three sisters he is survived by two brothers, Morg and Gus Grossman, and one sister, Mrs. Ada DeVore.

He married Ruth Jones Vickrey on July 5, 1933. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Patty. One daughter, Gloria, died on June 28, 1936, at the age of 11 days. He leaves also two stepchildren, Helen and Cleo Vickrey, other relatives and a host of friends.

He was engaged in the barber business for 34 years.

He had been a member of the Edgar Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years and was assistant chief at the time of has death.

His many friends express their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 17, 1942, at 2:00 p.m., at the Edgar Methodist church (sic), with Rev. S.W. Longacre, in charge.

A trio composed of Elinor Hungerford, Cecil Henry and Mrs. Robert Jackson sang "Saved by Grace" and "No Night There." Cecil Henry sang a solo. Mrs. Lydia Phelps was at the piano.

Pallbearers were Harvey Wicker, C.H. Merrill, Floyd Powell, Floyd Cox, Loyal Beavers and Elmer Due.

Flower girls were Loryne and Heral Jean Jensen, Janice and Joyce Kinnison, Gloria Rhoads and Barbara Jackson.

Interment was made in the Edgar cemetery (sic).

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The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, October 1, 1942

Local Happenings

Chester Harry Grossman was born April 7, 1891, near Angus, and died September 14, 1942, after a lingering illness of several months. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ada Devore, and two brothers, Morgan and Gus. His wife and one daughter, Patty, also survive. He was engaged as a barber for 34 years. The funeral was held September 17th in the Edgar Methodist church and interment was made in the Edgar cemetery 

Source:  Nelson Gazette 3.23.1916
Nancy Elizabeth Poland was born near Murrayville, Ills, and died at Angus Monday march 13, 1916.  She was married to Charles M. Grossman, Febraury 27, 1878.  They moved to Nebraska in the Fall of 1879; she united with the Methodist Church in 1880, and remained a faithful member till her death.  To this union were born five children; Ollie M, Emery W., Anna, Leslie and Elsie.  She leaves to mourn her death a husband and four children, and a host of dear fiends.  The daughter, Anna, passed from this world March 4, 1909.  The deceased was commonly known as "Aunt Liz".  She was sixty seven years old.  The funeral was held at Angus, and interment made at Edgar, Rev. Green of Nelson, officiated at the service.

Source:  Edgar Sun 7.13.1928
Ollie Grossman is driving a Buick sedan now days. 

Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 1.22.1906, pg 8
Lyell Hadley from Des moines, Iowa, spent Sunday at Rev. Fuller's.

Lyell Hadley is a brother to Hans Eggerss first wife, Mabel Hadley Eggerss Sutton.  That is the connection between Eggerss and Hadley. 

Source  Nelson Gazette 5.7.1903
Charley Herrick our tonsorial artist has moved on main street and is doing a good business
Source:  Nelson Gazette 4.21.06
Charley Herrick and Grace Burd of Angus were married last week at Clay Center.

Sophia Hinds

    Source:  Hastings Tribune

Sophia Hinds 

NELSON, Neb. -- Sophia Hinds, 79, Nelson, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Good Samaritan Center, Nelson.

Mrs. Hinds was born Sophia Blanchard on Jan. 2, 1921, at rural Coon Rapids, Iowa, and was a former resident of Iowa, Virginia, Edgar and Angus. She was a member of Methodist Church and a member and past president of Golden Age Club, Nelson.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqualine Gail Casey.

Survivors include a daughter, Shirley A. Saar of Edgar; three sisters, Leila Theda of Glidden, Iowa, Lucille Lansman of Rippey, Iowa, and Shirley Williams of Leadville, Colo.; two brothers, Russell Blanchard of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Arden Blanchard of Nelson; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home Chapel, Nelson, the Rev. Jim Rodehorst officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 248, Edgar 68935.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 446 S. Main, Nelson, NE 68961

Source:  Edgar sun 2.4.1910, pg5
Died in Angus
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoyt, mother of Mrs. NH Burd, died at her home in Angus, February 2, 1910.  The funeral was held from the home Thursday and the remains interred in the Angus cemetery.  The deceased was 88 years of age.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Hoyt ne Blanchard was born in Chautauqua County, N.Y. April 6 1822. She was united in marriage to Charles E. Hoyt in 1843; to this union three children were born one dying in infancy Minnie who past away in 1885 and Emma the only one of the family now living. Mrs. Hoyt with her husband moved from New York to Wisconsin in an early day and after living there a number of years moved to Wayland, Mich. From there they moved to Shelby County Iowa and in 1876 they moved to Nuckolls County. She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter and one grandchild.

Edgar Post

Edgar, Nebraska

04 Feb 1910, Fri • Page 1
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Source: 4.2.1964
Herbert Howard of Hastings came Friday evening to take his parents, Mr. and mrs. Lilburn Howard to hastings for the Easter weekend to visit the Dale Moore and Herbert Howard homes.

Source:  Nebraska State Journal May 27, 1943

Angus girl suffers

fatal oil burns

ANGUS, Neb. UP}. Funeral services

will be held here Thursday for

a 15 year old Angus girl, "Wanda

Iliff, who died in a Superior hospital

from burns suffered in an

explosion at her parents farm

home near here last. Friday eve-;

.

Her mother, Mrs. Marion Devitt,

also was burned and the Devitt

home partially destroyed after

tractor fuel used in Starting a

kitchen fire exploded.

Source:  The Edgar Sun 10.14.1932
While cranking his Ford at his home last week, Durward Jackson, Angus, had the misfortune to break the bones in his right arm.  The crank slipped from his hand struck him midway between the wrist and elbow.  One of the bones in the wrist was pushed out through the flesh.  Dr. Thomas reduced the fracture and reports Jackson as progresssing satisfactoriy. 

The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, May 25, 1922; pg. 5
Kenneth Lyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jackson, was born near Angus, Nebraska, June 14, 1907 and departed this life at Hastings, Nebraska, May 15, 1922, age 14 years, 11 months and 1 day.

He leaves to mourn his early demise, mother, father, two brothers Durward and Glen, one sister Myra; one grandfather, uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends.

Kenneth was a bright and cheerful disposition, always so willing to help anywhere he was needed. When the time came that it was thought best to remove him to the hospital, he went willingly with the bright smile on his face he always wore. He was so patient through all his suffering, trying so hard to keep all to himself. All was done that loving hands could do, but He doeth all things well, called him home. Kenneth was a member of the Tenth grade of the Angus school and his friends were numbered by those who knew him. He will be greatly missed not only in his home, but by all his friends and associates.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor W.J. Etherton in the United Brethren church at Angus on Thursday afternoon, May 18, at two o'clock. Burial in the Nelson cemetery (sic).

There is no death! The stars go down

To rise upon fairer shore,

And bright in heaven's jewelled (sic)

They shine for evermore

There is no death! As angel form crown

Walkes (sic) o'er the earth with silent tread;

He bears our best loved things away,

And then we call them "dead."

He leaves our hearts all desolate;

He plucks our fairest flowers;

Transplanted into bliss, they now

Adorn immortal bowers 

Christian Biography of Lillian Jensen

Lillian Elizabeth Jensen, the daughter of Ray and Geneva “Belle”(McComas) Fitzwater, was born on June 25, 1914 at Richmond, Missouri. She passed away on March 25, 2009 at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 94 years and 9 months.

Lillian came to Nuckolls County with her parents at an early age and lived on the Simic Ranch near Angus, Nebraska with her parents and siblings.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Cecil and three sisters, Opal Kubicek, Florence Kubicek and MaeBe Milligan.

Survivors include two daughters, Beverly Westerberg and husband Doug of Lincoln, Nebraska and Maxine Terrill of Superior, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Diane Nelson and Celeste Nelson both of Superior, Nebraska, Patricia Jones and husband Tom of Omaha, Nebraska, Leslie Brown and husband Mark and Tim Westerberg all of Lincoln, Nebraska; five great-grandchildren, Duncan and Alex Brown of Lincoln, Taylor

Jones of Omaha, Kim Edwards of Omaha and Christopher Edwards, presently serving in Iraq; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Memorial Services at: Nelson Good Samaritan Society, Nelson, Nebraska

Time of Service: Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Clergy: Missy Wilt

Burial: Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nebraska

Memorials to: Memorials may go in care of the family Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 282, Superior, NE 68978 or in care of

www.pricefuneralhomes.com

Visitation: There is no visitation the body was cremated

Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N. Commercial, Superior, NE 68978

The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE) Fri, Sep 26, 1930 - Pg 1

Beryl D. Jeffs Dies

Saturday Night

of Heart Attack

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Dies Suddenly while driving

Automobile- Death Due

to Athletic Heart

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Beryl D. Jeffs, of Clay Center, died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday night at about ten o'clock while riding in his automobile 1/4 mile east of the Ed Wise farm, four miles southwest of Edgar.

He in company with three girls, Cecile and Dorcas Kinnison, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kinnison and Bernice Judy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cal Judy, all of Angus, were driving to Oak, Nebraska, and were singing and apparently as happy as could be when Mr. Jeffs slumped over on the steering wheel, the car running into the ditch with the result that the windshield was broken. No one was injured.

The girls rushed to the Ed Wise home, advising him that they had a sick man in a car on the road and immediately a telephone call was sent for Dr. Thomas who could not be located and Dr. Harbaugh arrived on the scene a short time after to find Mr. Jeffs had passed away. Sheriff Peters of Nuckolls County was called who advised taking the body to the undertaking parlor and Mr. Wise brought the body to J. M. McGhie's parlor at Edgar.

Fred Jeffs of Clay Center, father of the deceased and Sheriff Harr of Clay Center arrived later in the evening. No inquest was advised.

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Beryl Dwayne Jeffs was born November 2, 1909 at Fairfield, Nebraska. He attended school there until he finished the grades, after which he entered the Edgar High School and graduated with the class of 1926-27, and after some time he took work at the Peru State Normal and since that time has lived with his father at Clay Center, but since early spring had lived with his sister in Omaha. Beryl was always interested in athletics and was captain of the Edgar High School football team of 1926-27. during his high school work he developed an athletic heart, which kept him out of athletics for one year, but he never lost his interest in the game.

The community was shocked when the word came out that Beryl was dead.

He died Saturday, September 20, being 20 years, 10 months and 18 days of age.

On February 27, 1927, Beryl confessed his faith in Christ and was baptized and was a member of the Church of Christ of Edgar and a member of the Gleaners or the young people's Bible class and attended when he was in Edgar. Mrs. Cline was his teacher and he occasionally attended the Christian Endeavor meetings of the church,

He was a big hearted boy and everyone seems to have a good word for Beryl.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in the Church of Christ in Edgar of which he was a member, conducted by the pastor, who spoke words of comfort to a large concourse of friends and relatives who had gathered to pay a tribute of respect to a friend, a classmate and a relative from the words of Isaiah 61:1, "He has sent Me to bind up the broken hearted". The music was furnished by a quintette with Mrs. Messler at the piano.

He leaves to mourn his untimely and sudden death, a loving father and stepmother, his mother having died February 12, 1926; one brother Arland, of Clay Center; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Burge of Omaha, Nebr., and Mrs. Fannie Mileger of Edgar; four nieces, one nephew, one uncle and two aunts, Mrs. Fannie Fickus of Fairfield and Mrs. Lillian Bowersox of Reserve, Kan.; besides many relatives and friends. May the bereaved ones have strength for this sad experience in life are the wishes of the writer and many friends.

Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery. The pallbearers were six young men.

Source:  The Edgar Sun 1.21.1944
Mrs May hayden received the message of the death of her sister, Mrs. John Jewett, of Dorchester.  Many people of the Angus vicinity will remember the Jewett family at one time they were in the mercantile business at Angus being associated with CH Mills, Mrs. Jewett, died December 31 and was buried January 2.
Source:  Dorchester Star 1.6.1944
Lrs. Lulu Jewett Passes away
Friday, December 31, Mrs. Lulu Jewett passed away at the Friend hospital, where she had been taken following a heart attach Wednesday morning.  Funeral services were held at the methodist church Sunday afternoon with Rev. Ford A. Ellis officiating.  Burial was in the Dorchester cemetery.
OBITUARY
Lulu May Kline was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on march 24, 1865 and passed away at Warren hospital, Friend, on December 31, 1943, at the age of 78 years 9 months and 7 days .  In the spring of 1884 she moved with her parents to Angus, nebraska, where they settled on a farm.  On April 24, 1884 she was united in marriage to john J Jewett (MY note:  I think misprint and middle inital is F).  To this union were born two children, Eva marie who died in infancy and john Jr.
They moved to Dorchester, in September 1916, where she resided until the time of her death.  Her husband preceded her in death may 14, 1939, after their having been together for fifty two yeras.
She was a member of the Christian church, Rebekah Lodge, Rebekah kensington, Dorchester Quilting Club and the Ladies Aid.
She always enjoyed the pleasure of any gathering and was a jolly companion in any group, the life of the party.
on the morning of December 19 she suffered a heart attack from which she never recoverd.
Leaving to mourn her death, one son, john, of Lincoln, One granddaughter, Virginia Mae, lincoln, two brothers, Albert H Kline, long Beach, California and George W Kline, Lincoln; three sisters, Mrs. May Haden, Edgar, mrs. Elizabeth Patarf, Denver Colorado and mrs. Mattie Cook, Lincoln; also a host of friends.
"Now I lay me down to sleep"
Too weary longer the watch to keep
Now the shadows round me creep.  I Pray the Lord my should to keep. All is over, all is well. And my soul with him doth dwell.  "Well done though good and faithful servent.  Enter thou into the joys of thy lord. 

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church here Monday afternoon for Myron F. Joy, who died in a Hastings hospital last Friday after having been in poor health for several years. Mr. Joy had been a resident of Nelson for 22 years.

The Rev. Harold Coates officiated at the two o'clock services and burial was made in the Nelson cemetery (sic).

Myron Frank Joy, son of Albert Aldrich and Anna Mary Joy, was born at Oak, Neb., on Apr. 26, 1878, and departed this life at Hastings Neb., on Nov. 26, 1954, at the age of 76 years and 7 months.

At an early age he traveled to Michigan with his parents and later returned with them to this father's homestead at Oak, Neb. After completing his schooling he went to Des Moines, Ia., where he was employed in a foundary (sic) for many years.

On Oct. 16, 1907, Mr. Joy and Clarissa Mae Teachout were united in marriage at Des Moines, Ia. To this union were born seven children, three girls and four boys, the three girls and two eldest boys being born at Des Moines.

After living at Des Moines for several years, Mr. Joy, his wife, and five eldest children moved to Angus, Neb., where he was a barber for several years. It was in Angus where the two youngest children were born. While living in Angus, Mr. Joy was a member of the United Brethern (sic) church, and later at Nelson joined the Methodist church. In 1932 Mr. Joy moved his family to Nelson where he remained until his death.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Lena.

Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Mary Ellen) Cornett, Drain, Ore., Mrs. W.H. (Irma) Dearing, York; Mrs. E.W. (Marjorie) Brown, York, Neb.; four sons, Albert R., Denver, Colo.; Henry C., York, Neb.; Myron Frank Jr., Nelson; Robert C. Joy, Schuyler, Neb.; two step-brothers, Charlie Child, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Theron Child, Miltonvale, Kan.; one sister, Grace Hamel, Superior, Neb.; one half-sister, Kate Devore, Angus, Neb.; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, December 2, 1954

*note:  LeRoy Johnson family moved to the Angus area in 2014, LeRoy, Amy and their three sons - Tyler, Trevor, Tanner

Source:  Lawrence Locomotive 4.2025
Lime provides necessary nutrients for soil.

Spring is here, farmers and ranchers are sampling their ground and adding the needed amendments.  They test the soil for some extremely crucial and vital reasons.  Farmers test the pH levels in soils before planting, imbalances in levels cause a decrease in yield per acre.  Ranchers test pastures, poor pH levels in the ground cause problems including unhealthy livestock.  Poor pH levels in lawns and gardens cause problems also.  Unhealthy soil can make a lawn hard to manage.  Poor pH levels in the garden can affect plants in a negative way, resulting in lower yields.  
Diamond Lime, of Nelson, is owned and operated by LeRoy Johnson.   The business is located south of town at 2051 Rd. 4050 (NOTE:   this address is not where the actual Diamond Lime Quarry is) .  Johnson has been in the limestone quarry business for more than 19 years.  Starting at the former cement plant quarry south of Superior in Kansas, he then expanded his business to a larger location owned by his brother.  Johnson mined the first location for more than five years.  After mining, he began buying and selling semi trucks.  He also drove and hauled grain for many farmers in the community.  Mr. Johnson said, "I believe in working hard, working late and not stopping until all the work is done"  
LeRoy was born in Oak.  He has lived in Oak his entire life.  He has three sons, Tyler, Trevor and Tanner.  Tanner (NOTE:  article says Tanner, but it is actually TREVOR)   has two children, Jace (He's 8) and Riley (She's 6).  Six years ago, Mr. Johnson bought  20 acres of land south of Nelson and created Diamond Lime.  His business has expanded to include more than 200 acres and he employs all three of his sons.  His grandson, Jace has expressed the desire to help his grandpa with the business.  Johnson has more than 10 full time employees.  He hires more staff, during the busy months to keep up with the demand for his product.  "I started working when I was 14 years old.  I decided that I was going to work for myself.  I worked as hard as I possibly could until I succeeded. "  Johnson also said " I researched successful people learned about entrepreneurship and copied their strategies until I succeeded." 
The lime mined at the Diamond Lime quarry is sold to different companies and individuals.  Farmers often check the pH levels before planting.  An ideal pH level is around 7.0, attaining this ideal to encourage an increase in yields per acre.  Lime is a natural soil amendment and furnishes plant nutrients such as calcium and magnesium.  Lime also reduces soil toxicity while promoting the regulation of nutrients such as zinc, copper and especially phosphorous.  Lime neutralized acidic soil resulting from nitrogen fertilizers, slurry and the rain. 
Lime also improves plant root systems, ameliorating crop yields by making nutrients more absorbable. 
lime is used in pastures.  It improves soil structure and makes grass more palatable for livestock.  Jane Sayers, college of agriculture, Food and Rural Enterpris (CAFRE) dairying advisor said "Lime is the foundation of soil fertility, grass growth and subsequently milk production."
Lawns and gardens are also in need of lime.  Checking the soil pH level of lawns and gardens and amending the soil is the foundation of a green lawn and productive garden.   If the pH level is lower than 7.0, you need to add lime to the soil you're working wth .  Everything that lime does for crop land and pastures, applies to your lawn and gardens.  Lime cleanses the soil, removes toxicities and infuses the ground with nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, phosophorous and potassium.  Using lime promotes earthworm activity, improves yields in the garden and produces a lush, dark green and healthy lawn. 
lime is also used in liquid feeds for livestock.  Diamond Lime is planning to add two buildings on their property, in  the near future, for the production of liquid feeds.  This reporter remembers her father using homemade liquid feeds fo rthe sows that had completed farrowing.  Liquid feeds can be formulated to meet the specific nutritional requirements of different livestock needs.  Liquid feeds are designed to provide a complet and blanaced nutritional profile.  They can supplement protein, macro and micro minerals and vitamins, which may be lacking in an animal.  

While owning Diamond Lime, Johnson is active in the community.  He's a member of the Nuckoll's County Fair board and donates funds from his business directly back into the community.  The Lawrence-Nelson FFA local 4-H groups, local schools, Nuckoll's County Fair baoad and committees, the Nelson Fire and Rescue Squad and the Lawrence-Nelson Archery students all have received donations from LeRoy Johnson of Diamond Lime. 
Johnson is proud of his employees, They work hard and often don't leave until all the work is done, often not leaving until late in the evening."  Johnson is also thankful for the support that he's had from the community.  "The businesses and farmers have overwhelmingly supported me and my business, for that I am truly grateful."  He also said, "Through the years I've worked hard, but what I'm most proud and appreciateive of, is the friends that I've met along the way."  Johnson looks forward to continually serving his customers and supporting the community any way that he can. 
The Nelson quarry was opened in the 1950s and the Superior quarry more than 100 years ago. 

Source: Edgar Post 4.17.1903
Timothy Kane is erecting a new house on his farm south of town. Littrell, Marshall & Piles are doing the work.
Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 4.7.1904
Judge Dysart issued marriage licenses to the following couples, also prononuced the words that made their hearts beat as one:
April 5:  Timothy kane, age 37, of Angus and Laura Culbertson, age 35 of Edgar.  
Source:  The Lincoln Evening News Wednesday April 17, 1910
According to the Denver news, Manager Jack hendricks is suing for a share of a million dollar estate.  The News prints this New York Dispatch.  Manager jack hendricks of the Denver baseball team is one of the plaintiffs in the suit over the $1,000,000 estate of margaret A Bence, widow of George Bence, the millionaire tobacconist, which will be staged in the surrogate court tomorrow.  mrs. Bence, who was upward of seventy years old, died last February, leaving one third of her property o her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth healy, and two thirds to her niece, Mrs. katherine Kane Donahue.
The other members of the family who were out  off with practically nothing prepared to fight for a share of the property.  Mrs. margaret Kane Fredel, a niece of Mrs. Bence, who resides in Seattle, Wash., received a power of attorney from the rest of the family, and arrived in New York ten days ago with her father, Michael kane, an eighty year old farmer of Pocatello, Idaho.  She engaged quarters at the Cadillac hotel and retained Attorney john M. Gardiner.
Gardiner says he will charge undue influence on the part of Judge Healy, mrs. Healy and Mrs. Donahue.
Mrs. Fredel, when seen today at the Cadillac, seemed very much disheartened by what she termed the desertion of her father, the aged Michael kane.
"My Father, Mrs. Bence's brother, is the next of kin and came on with me to fight the will.  she said, "but I don't know what to make of his actions lately.  A Week ago he went to visit Mrs. Donahue, my sister, who is occupying with Judge and Mrs. healy the Bence Mansion on Seventy second street and he has since remained there."
Mrs. Fredel said that the Bence mansion, finely furnished is worth $125,000, and the stocks and bonds and other property left by Mrs. Bence she estimates to be worth at least $1,000,000.  She added that she represents a dozen relatives of the dead woman, among whom are hendricks, mrs. Johanna L Ahearn of Smithville, South Long Island, half sister to Mrs. Bence: Timothy kane of Angus, Neb., half brother to Mrs. Bence; Mrs. Ellen Greene of Stone City, Iowa, niece to Mrs. Bence; John Kane, a nephew and other relatives in Ireland and Massachusetts.
Source:  Edgar Sun 8.11.1955
Timothy Kane - Obituary
Timothy Kane was born April 5, 1867 in Lispole, County Kerry, Ireland and died August 5, 1955 in the Anderson Nursing Home in Hastings, Nebr., aged 88 years and 4 months.

When a young man Mr. Kane came to America landing in New York City where he had relatives. From there he moved into the West and for many years made his home with the Culbertson family near Angus. With his passing this family has suffered two losses in a matter of days, since a sister-in-law, Mrs. W. R. Culbertson, passed away on August 3.
He was married April 5, 1904 to Laura Bell Culbertson who preceded him in death October 20, 1949. To this union a son was born who died in infancy.
Born to Catholic parents, his own church interests were with his wife who was a devout member of the Methodist Church.
From marriage to 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Kane lived on a farm near Angus, moving that year to Edgar where he lived until failing health caused him to go to Hastings for medical care and treatment in December of 1953 where he was until his final call.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Michael of So. St. Paul, Minn., and he is survived by a sister, Miss Hanna Kane of New York City, and three brothers, John, Maurice and James who live near the old home in Ireland.
Left to mourn his passing are the members of his home family already mentioned, his brother-in-law, Wm. R. Culbertson of Edgar; several nieces and nephews, among them being John, Maurice and Mary Kane of South St. Paul, Michael Kane of California, Mrs. Mary Faye Mallory of Omaha, Joseph H. Culbertson of Oak and Mrs. Cleo Iverne Zuelow of Hastings, together with many other relatives and many friends who will miss him.
Services were held for him at the Methodist Church in Edgar Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Harry Gleim. Mrs. Maurice Hand and Mrs. Byron Kinnison sang "Out of the Ivory Palaces" and "Somewhere the Sun is Shining," and Mrs. Lydia Phelps was accompanist.
The flower committee consisted of Mrs. Floyd Cox, Mrs. Earl Hart, Mrs. Fred Epkes.
Pallbearers were Dr. E. A. Good, C. C. Spangler, Bruce Merrill, Arthur Fuhrer, Harvey Countryman and Clark Kinnison.
The Boy Scout Troop who have a cabin on his land, acted as honorary pallbearers.
Burial was beside his wife in the Edgar Cemetery.

Source:  Nelson Gazette 5.3.1923
On Tuesday of last week 22 of John Kincannon's neighbors took a notion they didn't like the looks of his wood lot and so they made a raid on it.  Shortly after dinner, equipped with a tractor, log chains, saws of various kinds and axes, they arrived on the scene.  They fell, dragged into the yard, sawed and split enough trees to make a year's supply of wood and then went home before supper.  What John will say when he sees what they have done to his trees remains to be heard.  But joking aside, it takes the buzz saw gang of Angus to do things up right and Mr. and Mrs. Kincannon deeply appreciated the kindness of their good neighbors.  Mr. Kincannon has been unable to work for some time.  

Source:  Edgar Sun 4.25.1963
Ivan King suffered a fractured jaw in a fall at his store in Angus just before Easter.  After the fracture was reduced, he was fitted with a neck brace and while painful and uncomfortable at first, is reported as improving satisfactorily at this time. 

Source:  Obituary The Salina Journal June 19, 1999

Edgar, Neb. Don Kinnison, 83, Edgar, died Thursday June 17, 1999, at Integrated Health Services in Edgar. 

Mr. kinnison was born Aug 26, 1915 at Angus and lived in Nebraska since 1996, moving from California.  he was an Army veteran and authored and published a genealogical history of the Kinnison family.  he was a lifetime member of disabled american veterans and anational charter memboer AMVETS.

Survivors include a sister, Lola Peters of Nelson.

The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Edgar Cemetery.  Pastor Harold Fox officiating.  

Visitation will be from noon to 9pm Sunday at Klawitter Price Funeral Home 446 S main nelson 68961

Source:  Nelson Gazette 3.12.1964
Cleveland Grover Kinnison
Cleveland Grover Kinnison, second of twelve children, was bron May 9, 1885 to Henry and Hannah Kinnison near Angus, Nebr. and departed this life march 9, 1964 at Akron, Colo.  he was united in marriage to Opal Rachel Shipley July 13, 190.  That following fall they went to Akron and homesteaded and lived there for fifty one years, celebrating their Golden Anniversary in 1961.  They moved into Akron in 1961.
Six children were born to this union.  One Daughter Vera nadine preceded him in death.
Burial was made in the Akron cemetery. 

Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 11.29.1906, pg 8
Henry Kinnison is furnishing the people of Angus and vicinity with beef.
Source:  Nelson Gazette 10.29.1925
W.H. Kinnison celebrated his 81st birthday Tuesday.  He has been a resident of nebraska for seventy-one years.  Mr. Kinnison was born near Covington, Indiana in 1844 coming to this state ten years later. He first located near Brock in Pawnee county, later residing at Red Cloud for a time. He settled at nelson thirty-nine years ago.  Mr. Kinnison is enjoying good health for a man of his years. 

Source:  The Edgar Sun 1.13.1933
William Henry Kinnison, 79, passed away at his home near Angus last Friday and was buried in Edgar cemetery Sunday.  Mr. Kinnison was an old settler of this section, having come here in 1876.
On Christmas day in 1882 he was married to Hannah Matilda Kincannon, who survives him.  To them were born twelve children all of whom survive.  Beside the twelve children, 35 grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive.  One granddaughter, Mrs. Velma Meyers, preceded him in death a few years ago.  Final rites were held for this pioneer at his home of over a half a century Sunday afternoon with Rev. Ivan kilpatrick of the Angus United Brethern church in charge.  Music was furnished by singers from the Pleasant View U.B. Church.  All of the children and grandchildren were present at the servies.
OBITUARY
William Henry Kinnison was born July 6, 1853, in Lawrence county Ohio, and passed away at his home near Angus, Nebrasak Jan. 6, 1933, at the age of 79 years and 6 months.
He was one of a family of six children, five sons and one daughter.
He came to Nebraska in 1876.  on December 25, 1882, he was united in marriage to Hannah Matilda Kincannon.  To this union were born twelve children, eight sons and four daughters;  Everet of Casper, Wyo; Cleve and Ray of Akron, Colo; Clyde of Wymore, Nebr; Floyd of Omaha Nebr; Mrs. Berniece Adamson of Nora, Nebr; Clark of Edgar, Nebr; Mrs. Mabel Skinner, Mrs. Gertrude Melvin, Mrs. Luella King, Arthur and Robert all of Angus, Nebr.
He is survived by his wife, twelve children, 35 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one brother, Harrison, of Fort Collins, Colo., and other relatives and a host of friends.
One granddaughter, Velma preceded him in death.
GOODBYE TIL MORNING
"Goodbye, till morning come again," We part, if part we must with pain,
But night is short, and hope is sweet,
Faith fills our hears, and wings our feet;
And so we sing the old refrain, "Goodbye, till morning come again."
Goodbye till morning Come again, The thought of death brings weight of pain, But could we know how short the night That falls, and hides them from our sight, Our hearts would sing the old refrain, "Goodbye, till morning come gain."
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere appreciation of the kindnesses of all who lightened our sorrow in the loss of our dear husband and father.
Mrs. Hanna M Kinnison and family

Ruth E. Krueger, 96, of Charles City, died Monday, September 30, 2013 at Cedar Health. 

Ruth Evelyn (Skyrme) Krueger was born March 22, 1917,  in  Angus, Nebraska.   Her family moved to  Charles City, Iowa, in 1929, when her father, D.J. Skyrme, became treasurer of Dr. Salsbury's Laboratories.  Dr. Salsbury was D.J.'s brother-in-law.  Ruth graduated from Charles City High School in 1934.  On June 25, 1937, she was married to Lester Otto Krueger, who died on December 1, 1973.  Ruth was a bookkeeper for Krueger Oil Company until 1946 and then became bookkeeper for Farm Service Co-op and worked there until her retirement.   Ruth was involved in many various forms of senior volunteer work and also very involved in her church.  She helped with the Wa-Tan-Ye Club, the Treasure Chest and Meals on Wheels.  Ruth started going to the Wesleyan Church in the late 1930's and eventually became church treasurer and served in that capacity for over 40 years.  She also had a very good singing voice and was involved in the church choir for many years.  Ruth loved the Lord and lived for Him.

Living family members include her only son, Lester Dean and wife Martha of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; two grandchildren: Thomas I. Krueger of Frankfurt, Germany and Sandra Jean Krueger of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and five great-grandchildren.

A private family graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Source:  The Lincoln Star November 21, 1933 

Parson Bob is Dead at Blair

Body of Philip Landon, Plainsman Preacher, found in room.

 Blair, Neb. Nov 22 (AP)

When Philip R (Parson Bob) Landon, Indian fighter and plainsman revealed ten days ago that he carried the key to his burial plot in his pocket, he expressed the hope that the lock would grow rusty before there would be need to use the key.

But the luck he hoped for wore thin, and early today, the 87 year old plainsman preacher, who was reared by an Indian tribe, was found dead in his guest room at Dana College here.  They extracted the key from his pocket.

Landon, member of the National Boy Scout council, will be buried at the foot of a memorial near Edgar Neb. Around it is an iron fence with one gate.  It was the key to that gate that he carried with him. 

Born on Goat Island, in the Missouri river near Decatur, Landon was left an orphan early and was adopted by a tribe which taught him the Indian Language before returning him to his own people 10 years later. 

Then followed 14 years service as a caravan guard from the Nebraska line to Fort Casper, Wyo. While with Custer in the Big Horn country of South Dakota, he was wounded seriously by arrows and rifle bullets.  He was reputedly the last survivor of the caravan scouts.  For 34 years a resident of Sterling, Neb., Parson Bob had been traveling throughout the middle west since the death of his wife two years ago.

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Source  The Lincoln Star November 23, 1933 

Parson Bob Landon is Interred in Memorial plot on Oregon Trail

Edgar, Neb. Nov 24 - AP, Funeral services were held here this afternoon for Phillip R (Parson Bob) Landon, followed by burial of the colorful plainsman in the little memorial plot dedicated to him at the site of the famous Little Blue Station, relay post on the old Oregon trail.

Parson Bob died at Dana college near Blair yesterday.

Nuckolls County, where the grave is located, will pay the burial costs.  Boy Scouts and American Legion members were in charge of the funeral.

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Source:  The Lincon Star Tuesday May 5, 1931 

Boy Scouts to Place Markers at THree Historic Locations

(special to the star) 

Hastings, Neb. May 5 - Boy Scouts of this section of the state will mark two historic spots and unveil a monument at a third next Sunday. 

They will have as their guests two men versed in the history of the Oregon Trail - "Parson Bob" Phillip Landon, Black Hills Pioneer and Principal JG Masters of Omaha, who has studied the trail and its history for years.  AM Brooking, curator of the Hastings museum and one of the most interested men in the state in seeking historical locations and data, will also be a speaker in the three dedication ceremonies. 

The first of the three will be at the massacre site six miles south of Hastings, where eight men were slain by Sioux during the uprising of 1864 and were later buried in a single grave after their bodies had lain in the burning August sun for four or five days before being found by government troopers.

Junction of Trails.

The second site to be visited by the Boy Scouts and their guests will be at the junction of the Ft. Riley  and Oregon Trails about four miles southeast of Spring Ranch, where the Clay County Commissioners have erected a monument. 

The third place will be at the Little Blue Stage Station, known now as Camp Kane, four miles northwest of Oak, where two men were slain and three women were taken prisoners on the same day that the eight were massacred. 

At the two places the Boy Scouts are going to mark they will dig holes four feet square and about a foot deep, and into these holes they will pour concrete into which they will inscribe the simple facts and dates of the massacres. 

The idea for thus marking the sites putting the concrete slabs a bit below the surface of the surrounding pasture land so that the farmer may mow his hay without danger to either his machine or his horses xxxxx Mr Brooking's , who feels that time is fast amassing when first hand knowledge of such places may be obtained. 

Scouts Join Forces 

The Boy Scouts were quick to catch his ideas and troops at Edgar, Clay Center and Hastings decided to join in the events of a single day, Daughters of American Revolution, an organization that has been active in marking pioneer history places will also be invited to join in the dyas activities. 

"Parson Bob" was given his title when he preached the funeral service of Calamity Jane, one of the most picturesque figures the Black Hills ever knew Since that time he has frequently been called upon to say the last rites for men and women who knew him when the Hills County was a battleground for Indians and whites. 

During the winter of 1862-3, Parson Bob, with a friend, camped in a dugout at a spring a quarter of a mile west of the Little BLue Stage Station, trapping many fur bearing animals along the stream in that section. 

After the ceremonies Sunday, parson Bob will go into camp at the Clay County Boy Scout Cabin at the site of the old stage station, and remain there for two weeks visiting with the boys and telling them tales of the day way back when. 

Slain Men Freighters. 

The eight men who were massacred south of Hastings were freighters who had stopped on a  prairie rise to spend the night.  It was in the early morning of August 7 , 1864, that the Sioux came upon them and a short time later eight scalpless bodies were scattered about amid the ruins of the wagon train.  It was there that Captain Edward B Murphy of the government Indian troops found them dseveral days later.  He gave them the best burian possible in view of their condition and went on to the stage station where he found two others had been killed and Mrs. Eubanks, Mrs. Julian and Miss Roper had been taken prisoners by the Indians.

After many months during which hope for the women was abandoned they were traded back to the whites by the Indians.  They had not been harmed.

The first even to the day's program will be at the massacre site south of Hastings at 1 pm at 2 o'clock the party will leave for the junction where the monument will be unveiled at 3'o'clock four miles southeast of Spring Ranch.

At 4:30 o'clock the final event will be held at the stage station near Oak.

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Source:  The Hamburg Reporter Hamburg, Iowa October 15, 1931 

"Parson Bob" Landon Here

Parson Bob Landon, the last of the Oregon Trail scouts, paid his annual visit to hamburg on Tuesday of this week, and was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. WH Keegan.  The parson is among the few remaining scouts and plainsmen of the early days, and knew all the old characters who had a part in the settling of this country.  he makes his home at Sterling, Nebr., and travels out from there about a hundred miles each year. 

We never knew until Tuesday that our own Billy Keenan could be numbered among the pioneers, although we knew that he had been in construction work in the west for many yeas.  He and "Parson Bob" have known each other for forty years and Billy says the first time he saw the parson was in a railroad camp when he came out to preach to them, Buffalo Bill was at one time a butcher for one of Billy's camps, and as we understand it, part of the duties was to go out and kill buffalo.  Billy and the parson were having such a good visit that the inquiring report could hardly get a word in edgewise, but we are going to get Keenan off by himself some of these days and have him tells us about some of the famous characters of frontier days so well known to him

Source:  Nuckolls County Gazette 5.12.1927
S.A. Lapp, a resident of Nelson since 1881, died at his home here on Tuesday morning, after an illness dating back some three years, when he had a paralytic stroke. Mr. Lapp was born in Belmont county (sic), Ohio, in 1858. He was a cashier of the First National Bank for many years and in 1895 was elected treasurer of Nuckolls county (sic) which office he held two terms. He also served as state bank examiner for some years and was connected with the Commercial Bank here for a time and served as cashier of the Bank of Angus until his health became such a to unfit him for duty. Mr. Lapp was married to Miss Sarah A. Berrier shortly after coming to Nelson. To this union six children were born. Three preceded him to the Beyond. Surviving him are the widow, one son, Dean Lapp of Hudson, Colo.; Mrs. Dale Wetheral of Des Moines, Iowa; and Mrs. Kathleen McCauley of Lincoln. All were present at the funeral services which were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor Stephen H. Jones, assisted by Rev. V.R. Beebe of the M.E. Church. 

Source:  Hastings Tribune 1-19-2010

 Faces of Tribland:  Leo "Doc" Lemonds

RETIRED VETERINARIAN LIVES LIFE OF SERVICE

John Huthmacher

Service and Commitment have long defined the life of Hastings resident Leo "Doc" Lemonds.

Lemonds, who turns 87 Wednesday, was honored for his 60 year affiliation with the local Kiwanis Club during the club's regular meeting at OK Cafe Jan. 14.  The Surprise tribute was attended by Several members of his family, including his wife, marcella, and several of their children, grandchildren and great - grandchildren. 

A native of Angus, he is the third of four children born to farmers Bill and Lora Lemonds.  He was an avid athlete at College View high School (now Lincoln Southeast), where he competed in football, baseball, track and baseball.  

As luck would have it, the family relocated to Iowa just in time for Lemonds to be accepted into Iowa State Veterinary School in the mid - 1940s.  It was there he met marcella at a dance at the Sigma Chi house.  They married in September 1945, and will celebrate 65 years of marriage this year.  

After graduating from veterinary school in 1949, he and Marcella moved to hastings, where he started a practice that would span 34 years.  it was but a short few  months after landing here that he was invited to join the Kiwanis Club by ray Thompson, a Sunday School teacher at First united methodist church. 

Thus began his 60 year membership in the club.  Through the years, he has recruited 60 members, including two daughters, a grandson and two great grandson.  All because Thompson happened to be a kiwanian.  

"I mentioned to him that I should belong to a service club, so he said 'Well, come to kiwanis next Thursday,'" Lemonds said.  "If he had been a Rotarian or an Optimist, that's probably what I would have been.  I've always been glad that he was a kiwanian because i've enjoyed these 60 years." 

highlights of his lengthy stint with the club include service as club president and district Lieutenant governor, with international convention trips to France, Canada and Austria.  But iit has been his involvement in multiple service projects for children that has brought him the most satisfaction, he said. 

"Kiwanis is a big thing for kids" he said. ""Our Kids Against Hunger is probably in many ways our best project.  We've packaged over 250,000 meals. 

An avid story teller, he has written 11 books - the majority of them dealing with his experiences as a veterinarian.  in 1995, he complied a 75 year history book detailing high lights of the local club from it's inception. 

His many friendships forged through club activities have reinforced his belief that kiwanians are a special breed, set a part by their honesty and desire to serve others, he said. 

"they're super people," he said. 

Former Kiwanian lt. Gov. darrell nelson has known Lemonds for more than 30 years. 

"He's a real people person, someone who is really dedicated to his community,"  Nelson said.  "it's just been a real pleasure to know Doc through the years." 

Daughter jackie Lemonds has supported her father's involvement in kiwanis for decades, both as a member and personal proof reader of his 75 year history project.  her fondests memories of him included watching him mix with this many friends at the annual kiwanis pancake Feed fundraiser with her siblings. 

"we were so proud to find dad there," she said.  "And when they would say, "hi doc,' we could have been any prouder.  our buttons would be bursting with pride. 

"When Dad got us to join, we finally realized why he as so proud of Kiwanis.  the people are such good, honest people." 

Lemonds' reason for joining a service club dates back to his college years and some words of wisdom spoken by one of his college professors. 

"He said, 'When you go out from here, you'll want to support the town you're in,' " he said.  "one of the ways he said was to join a service club.  I practiced here for 34 years and got to give something back for all the good in my life that has happened"

Source:  Nuckolls County Herald 10.17.1930
Excerpt from article "Some Pioneer History"
An outstanding event was the snow storm or blizzard in March just before Easter.  This terrible storm brought loss of life and live stock and much distress on the homesteaders as they were not prepared for such a storm. 
The Marlenee family spent the first winter out here 1 1/2 miles from Oak and in the spring moved over on their homestead in the Ox Bow District no. 8 in the section just south of the schoolhouse.
It was in the spring of '73 and the new schoolhouse was built.  Bible School moved from house to house to the new Ox Bow School known as the OxBow Christian church.  This was a great privilege as the marlenees were holding Bible school in the home near  Oak.  Mr. Marlenee was a sawer, and had a small sawmill which became a great help to the pioneers. 

Source:  Oak News 5.10.1907
County Attorney Dysat, Cler of Court Carter, Sheriff Jones and Dr. Buffington came over from nelson Monday afternoon to act as a board of insanity in the case of mrs. Ory Lester.  They decided that it was not necessary to send her to an asylum, but placed her in care of her sister, Mrs. Lester of Superior, to which place she was taken Monday night.
Source:  Lincoln Star 10.9.1910
Emma Lester, aged 51 years, died Thursday morning.  She leaves a husband, Ory Lester of Angus, neb. Three daughters, Mrs. WR Beavers, Mrs OM Hagensen, and Mrs GH Sapp all of Lincoln;  and one son, Roy Lester of Nora, neb.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Sapp, 2991 Holdrege Street.  Interment was in Wyuka. 

Source:  The Lincoln Evening News September 20, 1902

J.C. Marshall has  a Job's Comforter on his leg and left this week for his home at Angus until he can jar loose from it.

Christian Biography of Gary Wayne McClure

Gary Wayne McClure, the son of Wayne and Edythe (Rutledge) McClure, was born on November 8, 1945 at Red Cloud, Nebraska. He passed away on July 26, 2008 in Nelson at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 18 days. He was baptized April 21, 1946, at the Methodist Church in Inavale, Nebraska. He was a former member of the Evangelical United Bretheran Church at Angus, Nebraska. Gary grew up in Angus and lived in Nelson, Superior and other surrounding communities. He graduated from Edgar High School with the Class of 1964. Gary was united in marriage on December 28, 1970, to Marlys Honeycutt in Smith Center, Kansas. To this union three sons were born: James Gary, Jeremy Lee and Christopher Curtis. Gary had various jobs. He raised hogs, he worked at the Blue Cross Serum Plant in Superior, he worked at the Mid American Dairy cheese plant in Superior and for several local farmers in the area. Gary was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 8. He faced many medical challenges during his life including the loss of his vision in his mid 20's and kidney failure in 1993. Gary had to undergo kidney dialysis. Gary was named the National Kidney Foundation of Nebraska Patient of the Year Award in 2007. Gary had a very strong faith and never gave up. He always was pleasant to all he came in contact with and always accepted his health challenges with dignity. He always used to say the, Lord never gives us more than we can handle. Gary was a stay at home dad most of his married life. He did a fine job raising his sons and was proud of the men that they have become. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Edythe McClure. He is survived by his wife, Marlys McClure of Nelson, Nebraska; sons, James McClure of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jeremy McClure and Christopher McClure both of Nelson, Nebraska, brother, Allen McClure and wife Tracie of Hastings, Nebraska; four sisters, Jayne and husband Ken Durfee of Cordova, Nebraska; Ruth and husband, Tom Watts of Fairfield, Nebraska; Betty Kilmer of Hastings, Nebraska; and Kay McClure-Kelly and husband Bill of Lincoln, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 10:30 AM from the Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson, Nebraska with Rev. Dr. Stephen Berry officiating. Music was “It Is No Secret” and “How Great Thou Art,” with Tom Jensen as soloist and Carlita Erickson as organist.

Pallbearers were Preston Nitz, Dillon Nitz, Troy Lammers, Joe Honeycutt, Marcus Gonzles, and Steve Honeycutt. Honorary Pallbearers were Marlan Watson, Jim Rilling, Dennis Melvin, Michael Melvin, Joey Henry and Royce Gonzales.

Interment was in the Nelson Cemetery at Nelson, Nebraska

Memorials may go in care of the family.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 282, Superior, NE 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com

Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.

Source:  findagrave.com

Wayne Stevens McClure, the son of Edgar and Faye (Stevens) McClure, was born on November 2, 1920 on the Davis Place near Roseland Nebraska. He passed away on February 6, 2005 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 4 days.

Wayne attended rural schools and graduated from Lawrence High School. He grew up farming with his dad and brothers, using horses to farm with.

On March 11, 1942 in Franklin, Nebraska, he was united in marriage to Edythe Rutledge. This union was blessed with 6 children. During their marriage, they lived in several communities including Inavale, Oak, Sedan and Angus and lastly residing in Nelson, Nebraska. He was a feed salesman for Moorman's Feed Company.

Wayne was a member of Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson, Nebraska. He also was the former mayor of Angus and Nelson. After Wayne retired he was a good Samaritan to the Nelson community.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Edythe on April 23, 1998, one infant brother, one granddaughter, Stacy Jayne Brown and son-in-law, Harlan Brown.

Survivors include his two sons, Gary and wife, Marlys McClure of Nelson, Nebraska; Allen and wife Tracie of Hastings, Nebraska; four daughters, Jayne Brown of

Friend, Nebraska; Ruth and husband, Tom Watts of Fairfield, Nebraska; Betty Kilmer of Hastings, Nebraska; and Kay McClure of Juniata, Nebraska; he is also survived by 14 grandchildren, James, Jeremy and Christopher McClure; Kayla Brown, Kris, Amanda and Anna Watts; Allana Kilmer; Sarah and husband Mark Woehrer, Preston Nitz and Natalie Tietjen (fiance), Dillon Nitz, Tianna Nitz; Shannon and Nia McClure; four great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Owen Woehrer and Quinn and Gage Kilmer; and two brothers, Gerald McClure of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Gayle McClure and wife Betty of Hastings, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 11:00 AM from the Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson, Nebraska with Rev. Dr. Stephen Berry officiating. Music was "Beautiful Garden of Prayer", "I Believe" sung by Stephanie Thayer and congregational hymn "God Will Take Care of You", with Vergene Gunn as organist.

Pallbearers were Edgar Tietjen, Ray Biltoft, William Statz, James Kimminau, Kenneth Hamel, and Robert Eilers. Honorary Pallbearers were his grandchildren.

Interment was in the Nelson Cemetery at Nelson, Nebraska.

Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements. 

John Bratcher McNew of Angus, NE, and Laura L. Matthiesen of Superior, NE were married February 16, 1910 at the home of the bride. (Source: Presbyterian Church Records)

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The Superior Express (Superior, NE), Thursday, February 17, 1910; pg. 5

Matthiesen - McNew

At the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Matthiesen in southeast Superior, at 8 o'clock p.m., February 16th, 1910, their daughter Miss Laura L. Matthiesen was united in marriage to Mr. John McNew, of Angus.

The rooms of their spacious and comfortable home were decorated in pink and green with roses and carnations forming the floral part. While the beautiful Mendelssohn wedding march was being played by Miss Besse Dysart, the bridal party took their place. The bride and groom were attended by Miss Mattie McNew of Omaha, and Mr. Carl Matthiesen of this city. A beautiful and impressive ring ceremony was said by Rev. R.J. Davidson, D.D., and the bride presented a very charming appearance gowned in white messaline (sic), carrying a bouquet of brides roses.

The guests were the immediate relatives of the bride and groom, and those present from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McNew of Lawrence, Mrs. Martha McNew of Angus, the groom's mother; Mrs. Helton of Angus; Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Borin of Fairfield; Jas. McNew of Oklahoma City, Okla., brother of the groom; Miss Mattie McNew of Omaha, sisster of the groom; and Mr. and Mrs. Pritts of Nelson.

After the ceremony an elaborate three course dinner was served, the table being decorated in pink carnations and smilax and the dining room lighted with cvandles.

The bride is one of the talented and cultivated young ladies of our city, has been a successful teacher, and has the respect and esteem of a large circle of admiring friends. The groom is a prosperous young business man of Angus, and has just recently been elected cashier of the bank there. He is highly spoken of as a man of ability and energy.

Mr. and Mrs. McNew left this morning on the branch for their home, and were literally deluged with rice by their many friends at the depot. They certainly have the best wishes and congratulations of all who know them, and we hope theirs will be a life of sunshine and happiness.

The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts.

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Nuckolls County Herald (Nelson, NE), Friday, February 18, 1910; pg. 1

Marriage Licenses.

John B. McNew of Angus and Miss Laura L. Mattheisen (sic) of Superior, February 10.

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The Fairfax Chief (Fairfax, OK), Thursday, July 25, 1963; pg. 1

J.B, McNew Claimed by Death in California

Funeral services for J.B. McNew, a former long-time resident of Fairfax, were conducted last Saturday, July 20, in Superior, Neb., and burial was in the family plot there beside his wife who died in 1959.

Heart failure brought death to the 81-year-old retired Santa Fe depot agent July 16 at an El Monte, Calif., sanitarium where he had lived the past year.

John Bratcher McNew was born Feb. 8, 1882, in Wells Springs, Tenn. In 1887, following the death of his father, the family moved to southern Nebraska where he grew to manhood. In 1910 he married Laura Matthiesen and moved to Oklahoma, spending the next 40-odd years as an agent for the Santa Fe railway, retiring in 1952 at Fairfax.

After several years farming near Ralston he moved to California to join his children.

Survivors are a son, John, Los Angeles, Calif., a daughter, Kathryne Kopp, Pasadena, Calif., and three grandsons.