Martha Roscoe Parson

Death of Former Bataviaite

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Roscoe, died at her home in Rising City, Neb., after extreme suffering of long duration of tumor, complicated with stomach trouble, Wed., Sept. 18, 1895, aged 49 years.  Deceased was a former resident of Batavia and was married here about 30 years ago to Mr. Luke Pearson, who with seven children is left to mourn.

A peculiar and very sad incident occurred at the time of her death, which made the home seem doubly desolate.  It seems that Mrs. Ingals, a sister of Mr. Pearson, arrived Tuesday before Mrs. Pearson's death, to assist her brother during the trying ordeal, when shortly after her arrival she was taken suddenly ill and within three hours was a corpse, and the two laid side by side, asleep in death.  It was a very sad household, and the stricken family with the aged parents, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of all in their affliction.  

Mrs Ingals was a sister of Mrs. J. McGuire of this city.

(Batavia Herald, Kane County, Illinois 26 Sept. 1895) Donated by Kim

Benjamin Yordy

Benjamin Yordy, was born at Conestoga Center, Lancaster County , Pennsylvania July 14 1820 he died at Rising city , Nebraska , September 3, 1900, age 80 years, 1 month and 20 days.

He was married to Miss Susan Conrad January 23, 1843. They moved to Stephenson County, Illinois in July 1858 from whence they removed to Ogle County, Illinois. Where they resided until 1885, when they moved to Butler County Nebraska, where they engaged in farming in Reading Township until 1895, where they moved to Rising City where he made his home until death.

Deceased was a father of four children -one has proceeded him - one son Daniel resides in Melbourne Iowa the other son John lives at Surprise and the daughter, Mrs. R. S. Uphoff, lives near Rising City, besides this, he leaves an age wife who has been his lovable companion for over fifty-seven years.

The funeral was held from his residence on Thursday September 4, 1900, at 3 o'clock p.m. the services being conducted by the pastor Reverend E.J. Randall in the presence of many friends of the deceased and remains were deposited in its last resting place in Circle Mount Cemetery. The children and the aged widow have the sympathy in their hour of bereavement.

(Banner Presss11 September 1900 p. 3 -Column 4 ) Donated by John Sharp

Susan Conrad Yordy 

Susan Conrad was born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, March 17, 1821. She departed this life Saturday, September 16, 1905 aged 84 years, 5 months and 29 days.

She was united in marriage in 1842 to Benjamin Yordy who preceded her to the other world in 1900.

Four children were born to the union of which one has gone to the other world, three children

Daniel Yordy , Melbourne Iowa, John Yordy Surprise Nebraska and Mrs. Mary Upgraff and thirteen grandchildren remain to mourn their loss.

She moved from Pennsylvania to Illinois in 1858 and to Nebraska in 1884. She united with the church in early girlhood and remained with the church until the end.

The deceased was quiet and unassuming, beloved by her children and all those who came in contact with her and will long be remembered by relatives and many friends.

The funeral took place on Tuesday September 19 services being held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Rising city , Reverend I.C. Lemon officiating and the remains were laid to rest beside that of her husband in Circle Mound Cemetery here to await the resurrection morn.

Anton Pelan   

Brainard, Neb. Feb. 7, 1900

Anton Pelan, a farmer living east of this place, while returning home in his wagon from Bruno and crossing the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley railway was struck by the west bound passenger train. 

The wagon was knocked into splinters.  Pelan was thrown thirty feet and when picked up by the train crew was unconscious.  He was brought to this place by the train and medical aid was summoned.

His recovery is very doubtful.

Custer County Republican - Feb. 15, 1900 edition

Contributed by:  Melody Beery

Mrs. Opal Shultz   

David City, Neb., Sept. 10. – Mrs. Opal Shultz, wife of George Shultz, formerly a resident ofDavid City, died September 5, at Venice, Cal.  

The body arrived here Friday morning and was buried in the David City Cemetery.

Omaha World Herald – 11 Sept. 1920

Transcribed and contributed by:  Dan Zwakman