Faith-Badcon-Cards are out for the wedding of Miss May Faith of Chester to Rev. J.A. Badcon, pastor of the M.E. church at McCook. The wedding is to take place January 3, 1900. Miss Faith is well known in Thayer county, having been employed as teacher in the schools of Alexandria and Chester. She will make an ideal preacher’s wife and we sincerely give the contracting parties our best wishes. Hebron Champion . The happy couple arrived here last night, and were met at the parsonage by a few of the church members, who welcomed them, and had an excellent supper prepared for them. The bride and groom have the best wishes of a host of friends, with whom The Republican joins. Friday 5 January 1900

Henry Wolf and Miss Margaret McConnell of Creston, Iowa, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at the bride’s home on Tuesday, December 26, 1899. On Wednesday, December 27th, Mr. Wolf arrived in Bartley to visit a few days with Henry’s parents and many friends, who wish him much joy. Sunday an infair dinner was spread at the home of J.W. Wolf on Dry Creek, and a royal time was enjoyed by the immediate friends and relatives. To the press of business Mr. and Mrs. Wolf left on Sunday evening for their future home in Gallop, New Mexico, where he is employed on an electric light plant. Friday 12 January 1900

A quiet little wedding took place at the home of J.H. Carr’s Wednesday, when their daughter Abbie was united in matrimony to Charles Kerst of this place. Both are well known young people and are to be congratulated in their new venture. Friday 9 March 1900

On Wednesday of last week Charles Cashen and Miss Johanna Moore were united in marriage in McCook by Rev. J.W. Hickey. After the ceremony the young couple drove out to the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Moore, of this township, where a bountiful supper was provided. The neighbors were invited in and a general good time had. The bride has spent nearly all her life in this township. Their host of friends wish then a happy voyage on life’s sea. Friday 15 June 1900

George Hoffman and Anna Amen were married in the Lutheran church Sunday morning, July 1. The young couple have many friends here who join in extending their congratulations and best wishes to them for a happy and prosperous future. Friday 6 July 1900

Miss Lulu Beardslee, formerly of this city and William A. Dolan of Indianola, were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Indianola on Wednesday, July 4, 1900. Both young people are well known here, especially the bride, who during her residence here made many warm friends. The Republican extends to the happy young couple its heartiest congratulations and wishes them a happy and prosperous future. Friday 6 July 1900

Married, Tuesday, July 3, 1900, by Rev. J.E. Terrill, Miss Annie Calkins and Laviga Olmstead, both of this vicinity. The best wishes of all are extended to them. Friday 6 July 1900

Happily Wed-Mr. Frank E. Whitney and Miss Jane E. Wooten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Wooten, of West McCook, were married Sunday evening at the Episcopal church in this city, Rev. Howard Stoy officiating. Both young people are well and favorably known in this city. The groom is a passenger locomotive fireman and is a steady, industrious young man well liked by his employers and fellow workmen. The bride is an excellent young lady and has been teaching for the past several terms in district schools. Tuesday evening, a reception was given them at the home of the bride’s parents and they left for a short trip to Deadwood and Hot Springs, South Dakota. The happy young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends for their future welfare, and The Republican joins in extending its heartiest congratulations. Friday 20 July 1900

Smith-Hoffman-At the home of E.D. Einsel, the bride’s uncle, at 8 o’clock a.m. Sept. 6th, was a happy wedding, Mr. Newton E. Smith and Katheryne Hoffman were the high contracting parties Rev. W.E. Hardaway performed the ceremony. The guests were served a sumptuous breakfast and Mr. and Mrs. Einsel dispensed royal hospitality. The young couple will make their home in McCook, and the good wishes, of their many friends will follow them along the whole journey of life. Mrs. and Mrs. Smith left last evening on No. 5 for McCook, driving to Atlanta to miss the crowd. Holdrege Citizen Friday 14 September 1900

Wood-Stokes Wedding-The society event of the year was the marriage of Miss Maud R. Wood to Mr. Walter Stokes at the Congregational church, Wednesday evening, September 19, 1900. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the predominated colors being white and green. An arch with trellis work covered with sulfax and its beauty enhanced by white carnations, stood behind the altar, completely screening the organ from view. From the center of the arch hung large bells held in place by bows of white satin ribbons, along each side of the aisles leading to the altar, and fastened to the ends of the pews were standard of evergreens, on the tops of which were tied white bows. Palms and other ornate potted plants were arranged in profusion about the altar and throughout the church. Just at the appointed hour Mr. J. G. Schobel, who presided at the organ, began to play the bridal march from Lohengrin and the two little flowers girls, Marjorie Schobel and Velma Sutton, dressed in low necked, white dresses, trimmed with lace, carrying baskets of white carnations, entered and strewed the aisles with flowers as they went down to the front. Following them came the groom and groomsman, Jr. J.H. Henderson and the ushers, Roy Kleven, Scott Doan and Rufus Carlton, down the south aisle. The party was met at the altar by the officiating clergyman, Rev. W.J. Turner. Immediately after they had reached their places the bridal party entered the south aisle. First came the maid of honor, Miss Maud Doan, then the bride, on the arm of her brother, Arthur, who gave the bride away, followed by the bridesmaid, Miss Nina Doan, joining the groom at the altar. The service was short but impressive, and during the entire service Schubert’s Serenade was played softly upon the organ, enhancing the beauty of the ceremony greatly. At the conclusion of service Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was played as the bridal party went out in the following order; Bride and groom, maid of honor, bridesmaid and groomsman, then the ushers. They proceeded at once to the home of the bride’s mother. The bride wore a beautiful dress of white taffeta silk with accordion pleated train, a very pretty fancy yoke with pearl trimmings, white silk over dress trimmed with white satin ribbons, and also wore a long white veil and carried a large bouquet of white carnations. Miss Nina Doan, the bridesmaid wore a blue silk dress trimmed with cream lace and carried white carnations. The maid of honor, Miss Maud Doan, wore a pink silk trimmed with chiffon, and carried pink carnations. When the bridal party arrived at the home of the bride’s mother, after the wedding ceremony, they were received into the dining room, which was beautifully decorated in green and white and lighted with tapers in candelabras, giving a most pleasing effect. The supper was an elegant one, served in courses. The presents were very numerous and costly, consisting of silverware, cut glassware, china, table linen, ornaments, pieces, rugs and furniture. Everything useful in making a home comfortable and gave evidence of the esteem in which the young couple are held by so many friends. The bride is one of the most popular young ladies of the city, where she has lived since childhood. The groom has been an employee of the Burlington in the engine service for years, and has worked his way up to the responsible position of engineer. He is a young man of excellent character, and very popular among all his associates and fellow workmen. The happy couple have he best wishes and congratulations of a host of friends, with whom The Republican joins. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes go to housekeeping at once in room in W.F. Everist’s house, where they will be at home to their many friends after September 28. Friday 21 September 1900

A Pretty Home Wedding-A very pretty wedding was that of Miss Mabel Beebe and Mr. J.R. Easley, which occurred at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, the home of the bride’s parents, Wednesday morning, October 3, 1899, at 8 o’clock. The ceremony was performed by presiding elder W.E. Hardaway, assisted by Rev. O.R. Beebe, father of the bride. The parlor was tastefully decorated in green and pink, the latter being the prevailing color in the dining room, also, where an elaborate breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Easley boarded the 9:48 train for Alexandria, Neb., where the groom is engaged in the drug business. They will be at home to their numerous friends after October 15. Many costly and useful articles were presented to the bride as tokens of the esteem in which she is held by the people of Cambridge. The wedding march, a very classical one, was played in a most beautiful manner by one of the bride’s music pupils, Miss Hattie Webber. She also furnished some fine music during the breakfast hour. Cambridge Clarion. Mr. Easley was prescription clerk in McConnell & Berry’s drug store in this city for some time, and left here to enter business for himself. While here he made many friends with whom The Republican joins in extending its good wishes and congratulations. Friday 12 October 1900

Doan-Wood Wedding-One of the prettiest home weddings of the season took place Wednesday evening, October 17, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Doan, on Melvin street, when their daughter Miss Maud L. and Arthur B. Wood were joined in marriage, Rev. W.J. Turner officiating. The ceremony took place at 6:30 o’clock in the front room under a canopy of autumn leaves, their beautiful colors enhanced by the dark red berries of wild roses, and on each side of the bower were the monograms of the bride and groom. None but the immediate friends of the contracting parties were present. The married friends of the young couple were invited to a reception afterward from 7:30 till 9 o’clock and their young unmarried friends from 9:30 till 11. The affair passed off very smoothly and nothing occurred to mar the harmony of the event which unites the lives of these two deservedly popular young people. The wedding march was played by Miss Hattie Yarger, and Misses Helen Lawson and Myra Connor, dressed in white, acted as pages. They each took a broad white satin ribbon, attached to each side of the bower, and walked back to the door through which the wedding party entered, thus forming an aisle. First came the bridesmaid and groomsman, Miss Nina Doan and Mr. Roy Kleven. They were met at their stations by the minister, and as soon as they were in position the bride and groom entered. The little maids followed and folded the ribbons behind the party. The bride wore a most becoming gown made of white muslin d’soir, made over white taffeta silk, white silk appliqué yoke, trimmed with white satin ribbon ruchings, she carried a large bouquet of white rose buds. Miss Nina Doan, a sister of the bride, wore a blue silk dress trimmed with while lace appliqué and white chiffon fichu, and carried a bouquet of white carnations. After the ceremony and congratulations were over, the wedding party was served to an excellent supper, and then prepared to receive their guests. The front room opposite where the ceremony was performed was very tastefully decorated in pink, and in which the guests were served with fruit punch. Refreshments were served in two other rooms, one decorated in white, presided over by Mrs. A.J. Chambers assisted by Misses Ona Simmons and Helen Lawson; the other, where red and green decorations prevailed, was under the charge of Mrs. A.G. Bump, with Misses Mabel Wilcox and Myra Conner as assistants. The bride has always been on of the most popular young ladies in the city with all classes, as the quantity of presents indicates. The groom as well as the bride, has grown up in this city and is deserving and exemplary young man. He has been in the employee of the railroad for several years, and his aptness and faithful performance of all duties imposed upon him has risen rapidly to the responsible position he now holds, that of storekeeper. They received an unusually large number of very valuable presents. They begin their married life with the best wishes of every one in their home the groom has prepared at the corner of Dakota and Monroe streets, where they will be at home to their friends after November 15. Friday 19 October 1900

Norval-Schmidt Wedding-One of the prettiest home weddings ever in McCook was that of Miss Lillian M. Norval to Mr. William E. Schmidt at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Norval of Manchester street, on Wednesday morning, October 24, 1900. Promptly at the time, 10:30 a.m. Miss Stella Norval, a sister of the bride struck the opening chords of Wagner’s wedding march from Lohengrin, and the contracting couple marched into the room and to a canopy of roses and smilax, between two windows, where the minister, Rev. W.J. Turner, was waiting for them. The ring service was used and was quite an impressive one. The bride looked beautiful, dressed in white Persian lawn over white taffeta silk, trimmed with fine tucks and mechlin lace insertion, and carried a large bouquet of bride’s roses. Immediately after the ceremony the company, consisting of relatives and intimate friends of the family numbered about thirty, were invited to the dining room and served to an excellent breakfast. The young couple were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents. The bride is one of McCook’s most excellent young ladies. She has lived here since childhood and is highly esteemed by every one for her many good qualities and graceful, ladylike manners. The groom is one of the best machinists in the employ of the railroad company. He came here about three years ago, and by his genial, gentlemanly manner made friends with all who has become acquainted with him. He left here and went west where he worked in different places for about a year, returning here several months ago. The happy couple left at noon Wednesday for a trip to Los Angeles, California, stopping at all intermediate points of interest and will return about December first. The Republican and all their many friends, wish them a long life filled with happiness and prosperity. Friday 26 October 1900

Stillman-McCoy-Wednesday noon a very pretty and pleasant wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stillman, just east of town, when their daughter, Miss Minnie, was married to John J. McCoy of Quick, Frontier county. A number of friends of the young couple were present to witness the ceremony. The bride is a popular and highly respected young lady and has a host of friends. The groom is an enterprising and successful young farmers and stock raiser. Rogers’ orchestra of six pieces enlivened the affair with some excellent music. The happy young couple have the congratulations and best wishes of all. Friday 16 November 1900

Welborn-Mackechnie-Miss Lillian M. Welborn, county superintendent, and Dr. W.D. Mackecknie were married at the home of the bride’s parents Monday evening, November 12, 1900. The wedding was an unostentatious one, only the members of the families of the couple being present. The bride is well known throughout the county, having served one term s superintendent most acceptably and was re-elected a year ago for the second term. She is well educated and has made a successful teacher as well as superintendent. The groom is a young physician who has been quite successful for the length of time he has been in practice and gentleman well thought of by all who know him. The happy young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends for a happy and prosperous future. The Republican extends its hearty congratulations. Friday 16 November 1900

Brown-Henderson Wedding-Wednesday evening, December 5, 1900 at 8 o’clock, Rev. W.J. Turner united Miss Nell Brown and Mr. John M. Henderson, Jr., in matrimony at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. Wm. Brown, 109 Madison street, in the presence of the families of the contracting couple. The room was prettily decorated with red and white carnations and smilax. The ring ceremony was used, and it was beautiful and impressive. The bride has lived and grown from girlhood to the present time in this city, and is one of McCook’s most popular and pretty young ladies. She wore a dress of white French organic made in a style that enhanced her type of beauty. The skirt had accordion pleats at the bottom, trimmed with shirred white satin ribbons; the waist was made plain, but was relieved by a rosette of white satin ribbon, from which hung two ribbons of the same material reaching almost to the bottom of the skirt, the ends of these were also pleated to correspond with the skirt. She worse a cream Marshal Neill rose bud in her hair and carried a large bouquet of the same kind. The groom was in full evening dress. He is one of the popular society young men of this city, where he has lived for many years, and has worked his way up in the service of the railroad company at this place to the position he now holds, an engineer. After the ceremony elegant refreshments were served in four courses, and were very elaborate. The tables were decorated with red and white carnations. Later the wedding party accompanied the bride and groom to their home, which the groom had prepared to receive his bride. The happy couple received many costly and useful presents. Beside the families of the contracting couple, there were present Miss Clara Happersett, of Indianola, Mrs. William McCarl, of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. James Hatfield of this city. Announcement cards are out stating that Mr. and Mrs. Henderson will be at home to their friends at their home, 211 Dakota street, after January 1. Friday 7 December 1900

Provance-Trammell-Wednesday Miss Mae Provance of Baltimore, Maryland, and John M. Trammell of this city, were married in Chicago. As The Republican goes to press it has no particulars of the wedding. The bride is not known here but will be given a warm reception upon their arrival by the groom’s many friends in this city. There is probably no better known nor more popular employee of the company on this division than Mart Trammell, and every one congratulates him on his marriage and extends to the couple their heartiest and best wishes for a happy and prosperous future. The happy couple will arrive about Sunday and will occupy rooms in the home of D.A. Lucas for the present. Friday 14 December 1900

Frank H. Horton and Miss Lizzie Flechter, both of Lebanon, were united in marriage by Rev. Miles at the Presbyterian parsonage on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 6. Miss Flechter is one of Lebanon’s most respected young ladies and Mr. Horton has been engaged in the barber business here for several years and is known to be a good, sober, industrious, young man as well as a good barber. The happy young couple left for Colorado Springs last Saturday where Frank has been to prepare a home and has employment in one of the leading shops. Friday 21 December 1900

Death of Mrs. Lofton-Mrs. Mollie E., wife of F.S. Lorton of Gerver precinct died in Lincoln, Wednesday, December 27, 1899, after an illness of four week’s. Beginning with pneumonia other complications arose which did not yield to treatment as the physicians desired and it was thought best to take her to specialists in Lincoln in the hope that she could be benefited. She was taken there on the Saturday previous to her death and everything possible done for her but without success, and death came to relieve her from her painful suffering. Her remains were brought home Wednesday night. The funeral services were held at the Dodge school house, Rev. J. A. Badcon, of this city, officiating and her body interred in the cemetery near her late home. Mollie E. Bavington was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1866. Two years later her parents moved to Peoria, Ill, where they died ten years afterward. She was married to F.S. Lofton February 15, 1888, moved to Paxton Ill., where they lived five years and then moved to Gerver precinct, this county, in March 1893. Two sons were born to them Robert and Roy, aged 11 and 9 years respectfully, who with their father, survive her. Mrs. Lofton was a true Christian lady, very highly respected by all who knew her, a loving, devoted wife and mother and a most excellent neighbor. Friday 5 January 1900

C.C. Richard died at his home, Wednesday, December 27th, of pneumonia resulting from a severe attack of lagrippe. The funeral took place at Cambridge, December 29th, conducted by Rev. Runcy, assisted by Rev. A.E. Miller. Mr. Richard was a well known and highly respected citizen, having lived here over fifteen years. Friday 5 January 1900

Mrs. Wilber Saunders died at her home about seven miles west of this place at 11 o’clock Friday, Dec. 22, of cancer of the stomach. She leaves her husband and one daughter eleven years of age. Friday 5 January 1900

Mina Hamill, wife of Charles Hamill, died in this city Sunday and was buried Tuesday in Box Elder cemetery. Rev. Badcon conducted the funeral service. Friday 12 January 1900

Obituary-Peter Francois Rofinot died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Menard, in this city. Deceased was a native of France, and was born at Dambelin on Jan. 15, 1815. In 1834 he emigrated to America and settled in New York state, where he resided six years. He then joined the tide of emigration westward and settled in Chicago, which at that time was hardly more than a large village. Mr. Rofnot’s residence in the western metropolis was continuous from 1840 until 1899. For many years he was a stone contractor there, and indeed is said to have been the first man to engage in that line of business in Chicago. Last October Mr. and Mrs. Rofinot came to McCook, intending to spend the rest of their days with their daughter, Mrs. Menard, and since that time have made their home with the latter. Mrs. Rofinot will continue to reside here. The funeral services will be held at the Catholic church tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock and the remains interred in the cemetery in this city. Friday 12 January 1900

Obituary-Mrs. L.W. Cox, wife of the manager of Barnett Lumber Yard at this place, died Saturday after a brief illness. The funeral was held Monday afternoon under the auspices of the Lady Maccabees, of which society Mrs. Cox was a member, and the interment was at Fairview. Rev. Badcon conducted the services. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. The pall bears were selected from the Odd Fellows, Mr. Cox being a member of that organization. Deceased was born October 4, 1865, near Plattsmouth. While still an infant her parents removed to Nodaway county, Mo., where they resided for many years. In 1887 deceased went to Akron, Colorado, and took a homestead, returning a year later. The spring of 1892 saw another removal, the family locating this time at Monument, Kan., where the deceased lived until her marriage to L.W. Cox, which occurred in 1897. The young couple had made their home in McCook for three years, and in that time Mrs. Cox had made many warm friends. These without exception extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband. Beside the latter, a little daughter, two years old, is left without a mother’s care. Friday 9 March 1900

Died, Saturday, February 25, 1900, James E. Scott of this place, aged 28 years 4 months and 25 days. The funeral services were held at the home of his wife’s mother, Mrs. Martha Martin, at three o’clock Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. B. Mayfield. The deceased leaves a wife, father, two brothers and three sisters. The remains were interred in the Hamburg cemetery. Friday 3 March 1900

Took His Own Life-M.W. Gallagher, of Driftwood precinct, committed suicide sometime Monday night by hanging himself from the rafters of the kitchen in his home. The body was found early Tuesday morning by the young son of Mr. Hammond, the unfortunate man’s nearest neighbor. Coroner Spotts was immediately notified but on reaching the scene of the tragedy the official found such convincing proof of self-destruction that an inquest was deemed unnecessary and none was held. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, Rev. Badcon, officiating. The interment was at Fairview. Mr. Gallagher was a recent comer, having moved here for Lenox, Ia., a little more than a week ago. He owned a good farm six miles from town and come with the intention of working it this season, bringing with him a car load of horses and cattle, farm implement, and other necessaries. His wife and daughter were to follow him in a few days, but had not yet started on the journey when the news of suicide was flashed across the wires to them at Lenox, Mrs. and Miss Gallagher started at once for this point, arriving here Wednesday evening. The funeral arrangements were deferred until after their arrival. The dead man left a note to Mr. Hammond, with whom he was staying temporarily stating that he was taking his life because of financial difficulties. This could hardly have been the cause, however, as he is said to have had a good deal of unencumbered property. The coroner found about $190 in cash on the body. Mr. Gallagher is said to have been confined in a mad house at one time, and the supposition is he was mentally unbalanced when the rash act was committed. Friday 9 March 1900

Death claimed the three days old infant of Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers Tuesday morning. Friday 11 May 1900

Mary Ann Bennett died Monday at her home, eighteen miles north of town, aged 54 years and some months. Death was due to a complication of diseases which had kept her a sufferer for several years. Rev. Stoy, rector of the Episcopal church of this city, conducted the funeral services at the late residence Tuesday afternoon. The interment was at Garden Prairie cemetery. Deceased was an old settler and will be missed and mourned by many in the community of which she was a part. Friday 18 May 1900

Sad Fatality-John Reel, of Perry precinct, was killed Wednesday by a runaway team. His body was not found until several hours after the accident, one of his sons who lives on the home place making the discovery late in the afternoon. In just what manner the unfortunate old man met his death is not known, as he was alone at the time of the accident, and when picked up death had sealed his lips forever. The supposition is, however, that the horses, which he was using in drawing posts from one field to another became frightened and ran, throwing him from the wagon. The body was shipped this morning to Grafton, his former home, for interment. Mr. Reel was 71 years old, and for the past fifteen or twenty year of his life had made his home in this vicinity. He was one of the well-to-do farmers of the country, and had the esteem of a large circle of friends who will be grieved to learn of his untimely death. Friday 18 May 1900

The body of Frances, the eight-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Winger, of McDonald, Kansas was shipped to McCook for burial Tuesday. The funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beyrer, Rev. J.W. Walker officiating. The interment was at Longview cemetery. Friday 18 May 1900

Susan Gray was born in Pike county, Indiana, November 26, 1851 and died in McCook, May 12, 1900 aged 48 years, 6 months, and 16 days. She was married to Thomas H. Catt January 14, 1869. Of this union thirteen children were born, 11 girls and two boys, seven of whom are living. With the exception of Mrs. Chambers of Newcastle, Wyoming, all of these were present at the funeral. Mrs. Catt with her husband came to Nebraska in 1880. They took a homestead near Old Stoughton and lived there until their removal to this city, which took place several years ago. Deceased was converted at the age of thirteen. She united with the U.B. church and remained a consistent member until her death. Coming to this country at an early day she found society in a crude state and did much in promoting the morals of the community in which she lived. The funeral was held at the late home, a large concourse of friends showing the esteem in which she was held by their presence at the services. The interment was at Longview cemetery. Peace to the memory of a truly good woman. H.H. B. Friday 18 May 1900

Died-At his parent’s home near Lebanon, on Thursday, May 10, 1900, Elmer E. Bantham, aged 37 years, 4 months and 20 days. Funeral was held in the Presbyterian church May 11, Rev. Edgar Miles conducting the services. Friday 25 May 1900

Obituary-Died, On Friday morning, May 18th, after a brief illness, B.A. Lincoln, at the home of his daughter Mrs. E. Starbuck. Benjamin Aplin Lincoln was born near Carbondale, Pennsylvania, August 12, 1821. He was third in a family of thirteen, twelve of whom lived to be grown. Six now survive him. When sixteen years of age he moved with his parents to Nelsonville, Ohio and in 1849 he was married to Miss Harriet Wright. After the civil war he located at Indianola, Iowa where in 1876 his wife died. For the past sixteen years he has resided in western Nebraska. He was a member of the Congregational church at Pleasant Ridge and lived a consistent upright life. He will be missed by a large circle of relatives and friends whose confidence and esteem he enjoyed. Of his six children, four survive him. Charles Sanford in Ohio, Mrs. Clare Loper in Iowa, Mrs. Alma West in Washington and Mrs. E. May Starbuck with whom he made his home. The funeral occurred on Saturday from the family residence. Rev. Turner of McCook conducted the service and interment at Longview. A large gathering of sympathetic friends followed the remains to their last resting place. Friday 25 May 1900

Death’s Call-The three weeks old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Enright died Saturday and was buried in Calvary cemetery Sunday morning. Rev. Father Hickey conducted the funeral services at the house Saturday evening, another short service being held in the home Sunday morning at 10 o’clock before the remains were interred. Friday 12 June 1900

Samuel J. Byron, the young man, who was brought to this city early, in May suffering with consumption, died yesterday at A. Loring’s residence, where he was being cared for. The funeral was held from the home at 10 o’clock this morning. Rev. Badcon officiating. Deceased was a man about 35 years of age, and so far as is known had but one near relative, a sister who is attending school at Clinton, Iowa. Byron was an old railroader, and for a number of year was employed in the “Burlington” yards at Chicago. He was injured in the service some time since, the injuries received shattering his health, and ultimately resulting in death. Friday 12 June 1900

Mr. Gertrude Sanders, mother of Mrs. George Beck of this city, died Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the home of the latter, of heart trouble. Funeral services were held at the house Saturday afternoon, Rev. Turner officiating. The remains were interred at Longview cemetery. Deceased was born at Mainz on the Rhine, Germany, November 11, 1838. She had been a resident of McCook eleven years, and was esteemed by many friends. Friday 12 June 1900

Mrs. Marinda Hovey, was born September 2, 1831, in Meighs Co., Ohio, died at Indianola, Neb. June 12th 1900 aged 68 years 9 months and 20 days. She removed with her parents, I.P. Hovey and wife to Henderson Co., Ill., in 1850. She became a member of the M.E. church in 1855, and so continued until the time of her death. April 10, 1853 she was united in marriage to Edmund Wychoff, two children were born to them, Luella and Nicholas. Luella died in 1878. Nicholas resides on a farm near Danbury. He was with his mother constantly during her sickness and by her bedside when she died. Mr. and Mrs. Wychoff removed from Illinois to Red Willow county, in 1870, where Mr. Wychoff died in 1892. She has two sisters and two brothers still living. The remains were brought to Danbury, Wednesday where, at her request, funeral services were held in the M.E. church by Rev. Mayfield at 11 a.m. The remains were interred in the Danbury cemetery beside those of her mother. May the Blessed Lord console the hearts of the bereaved. Friday 22 June 1900

The infant son of Jno. Oglesogy died Tuesday at the home of its grandmother, Mrs. McKillip, and was buried yesterday. Friday 22 June 1900

Sudden Death-Ira J. Miller, a pioneer of Red Willow county, died suddenly at his home eight miles northeast of this city Tuesday night of heart failure, super induced by a partial stroke of paralysis. Mr. Miller was in town all the afternoon preceding the night on which he died. He was at the McCook Oberlin ball game, and seemed to take a lively interest in the contest. A little after six o’clock he started for home in his covered buggy, apparently in his usual health. A couple of miles from his destination he was discovered in an unconscious condition by a neighbor, still, however, grasping the lines with one hand, and with the other supporting himself on the seat of the vehicle. The dying man was at once taken to his home and a physician summoned from Indianola. He remained in an unconscious state until 10 o’clock, when death came. Deceased was born in Noble county, Indiana, July 28, 1844, and was married to Ellen N. Combs, August 11, 1869 at Goshen. They had no children. In 1882 the couple came west and have made their home in Nebraska since that time. The funeral was held at the M.E. church yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock Rev. Badcon officiating. The remains were interred at Riverview. Friday 29 June 1900

Died-Mrs. Perlina Rowe at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Muntz, in East Valley, Tuesday, June 25, 1900. Mrs. Rowe, nee Heckenpaugh, was born in Indiana, October 28, 1820 and was married in 1839. Her husband, Rice Rowe, gave his life for his country at Memphis, Tenn., in 1863. Eight children were born to them. Two served their country at the same time the father did. With them she came to this country in 1876. Grandma Rowe was a fervent constant Christian, always doing what she could for the Master and giving her influence for Him. Funeral services at Cambridge Wednesday the 27th. Friday 29 June 1900

Tuesday evening, Mrs. A.J. Swank, who has been very sick for the past year, died at her home in this city. She was 62 years old and leaves a husband and four children to mourn her death. The funeral services were held at the home Thursday morning. Rev. J.A. Badcon officiating, and her remains interred in Riverview cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community. Friday 6 July 1900

Mrs. A. Quarters died Monday and was buried Tuesday at German Lutheran church south of town. Friday 13 July 1900

Death of Mrs. McManigal-Mrs. Letta, wife of John McManigal, died at her home in this city Tuesday evening, July 17, 1900, after a short illness, from consumption. She and her children and her mother had been away visiting friends and relatives in the eastern pat of the state for the past several weeks, and becoming very sick was brought home last Friday evening. Lettie Lawrence was born in Livingston, Illinois, September 20th, 1876 and in the fall of 1885 came to Nebraska with her parents, moving to this county in 1887, where she has lived ever since. She was married to John McManigal of this city, February 27, 1895 of which union there were born three children, who, with the bereaved husband survive the departed wife and mother. The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to the bereft family in their sorrow. Friday 20 July 1900

Robert Goreley, Sr., died on morning of the 10th inst., and was buried in Tyrone Cemetery. The funeral was preached by Rev. Hayes of the Free Methodist Church of which the deceased was a member. Father Goreley was a consistent Christian and his patience under affliction and his trust in God remained with him to the last. Friday 27 July 1900

Richard Carroll Dead-Bernard Carroll died at his residence in West McCook, Monday evening at 7 o’clock after a very brief illness. Deceased was 33 years of age last August. He was married September 12, 1892. The funeral services were conducted from the Catholic church Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock, the Rev. Father Hickey officiating. Three brothers, James, Thomas and Oney with their wives were present at the funeral, as also was Mrs. Nellie Cheline of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Mr. Carroll’s twin sister, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hugh H. Carroll of Holdrege. Three other sisters, Mrs. Miller of Kankakee, Illinois, Mrs. William Lambert of Edgemont, and Mrs. Phillips of LaSalle, Illinois, were unable to be present. Mr. Carroll leaves a devoted wife and five small children to mourn his loss. The deceased was insured in the Workmen for $2000. He was well known to all railroad men of this section having been in the employ of the B & M in various positions for the past twelve years. Friday 28 September 1900

A six year old son of Dennis Harkin of Missouri Ridge, was bitten by a rattle snake last Thursday, and although everything within human reach was done for him he died Friday morning. The funeral took place at McCook. Friday 28 September 1900

Emmett, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Spencer, passed away last night about 10 o’clock. The little one has been quite delicate ever since his birth, and when attached by disease did not possess sufficient vitality to successfully combat with it. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community. Funeral services at the home on McDowell street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Friday 28 September 1900

Called Suddenly-Benjamin Franklin Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ellis of Grant precinct, died Tuesday evening, October 30, 1900, aged 15 years and 7 months. Deceased was born in this county in 1885, where he has always lived. He had not been well for the past year, but of late seemed to have been improving. Last Saturday he was in town feeling unusually well, but the next day was taken seriously ill, and on Tuesday evening death came to relieve him from his suffering. The funeral services were held at the Dodge school house yesterday afternoon and the burial in Pleasant Prairie cemetery, near there. The sorrowing family have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their affliction. Friday 2 November 1900

Mrs. A.G. Keyes died at her home near Bartley, Nebr., October 20, 1900 aged 57 years, 10 months and 2 days. Mrs. Keyes was a sufferer for fourteen years, yet through it all she was ever patient, cheerful and Christ-like in spirit. Her life is a precious memory to those left behind and will be sweeter as the days go by. In the death of Mrs. Keyes, the M.E. church has lost a valuable member and we will miss her, although she could not be with us as often as she would like to have been. After the church services were finished, the Eastern Star conducted their beautiful and impressive services at the grave. Friday 2 November 1900

Death of E.R. Banks-Monday morning the citizens of McCook were painfully surprised to learn of the death of Edward R. Banks, at his home in South McCook on the evening before, Sunday, November 11. He had been sick for several weeks with a fever, but it was reported that he was getting better, and the sad news was a shock to his many friends. The cause of his death was abscess of the liver. Mr. Banks has been a resident of this city for many years, he was twice elected sheriff and made an excellent officer. For the past year he had been night policeman and filled that position very acceptably. He was quiet, unassuming and popular with all who knew him. The funeral services were held at his late home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W.J. Turner officiating, and his remains interred in Riverview cemetery. Friday 11 November 1900

A Sudden Death-Last Sunday night Mr. A. Speer, whose home was in the Driftwood precinct, died suddenly of heart failure, shortly after going to bed. He had been feeling in his usual health when he went to bed, and he and his wife spoke to each other when the clock struck eleven, and he then did not complain. In a short time afterward his wife was aroused by his loud and unnatural breathing. He gasped twice after she raised up to look at him and was dead. Mrs. Spear thinking he had fainted, tried to bring him to, but failing, went to a neighbor’s for assistance, and it was some time after they arrived before she could realize that he was dead. Word was sent to his children and relatives, who arrived here for the funeral, which was held at his late home Wednesday afternoon, and his body buried in the Culbertson cemetery, Rev. W. J. Turner of this city officiating. Friday 11 November 1900

S.W. Stilgebouer received the sad message of the death of his mother, Mrs. Barbara Stilgebouer, of Shelbyville, Ill., yesterday at the age of 91 years 7 months and 11 days. She has been confined to her bed, a consistent sufferer, for six years. Six children are left to mourn her loss. Friday 30 November 1900

Burned to Death-Mrs. Henry Penner, of Omaha, who is well known and a former resident in this city, was so badly burned about breast and neck as a result of pouring coal oil on the kitchen fire at her home Tuesday morning that she died from the effects of the burns. Her little son George was also burned but not seriously. The remains were brought to this city for burial. The bereaved family and friends of the deceased have the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in the hour of their affliction and sorrow. Friday 7 December 1900

Death of F.J. Thorn-F.J. Thorn died Monday morning, December 3, 1900, of typhoid fever, after an illness of about two months. The deceased was 24 years of age, and had been in the employ of the railroad company as a brakeman for the past two years, and was highly respected by everyone. He came here on account of his wife’s health, but the change in climate did not restore her health, and she died about a year ago leaving also a little daughter, Last summer the little daughter took sick and died, and now the last of the once happy family has gone to join his lived ones in eternity. The funeral services were held Wednesday from his late home, Rev. W.J. Turnery officiating, and his remains interred in Riverview cemetery. Friday 7 December 1900

Died-At Box Elder, Nebraska, December 7, 1900, Martha E. Brower, aged 63 years, 1 month and 10 days. Martha E. May was born in Wayne county, Indiana, October 27, 1837. On September 6, 1865 she was married to Peter A. Brower, who died at Box Elder in 1896. To this union three sons were born, all of whom survive their parents. In their early life, Brother and Sister Brower moved to Illinois, then to Iowa. About 14 years ago, they located in Box Elder, where they lived until death removed them from their earthly toil. For more than thirty years Sister Brower had been an earnest and active member of the Methodist Church. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon by the writer in the presence of a very large congregation of neighbors and friends. Interment at Box Elder cemetery. H.H. Berry Friday 14 December 1900