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George Washington Phillips
George W. Phillips was born in Ogle County, Illinois, on October 19, 1855.
He would have been 80 years old this coming Saturday.
He was one of 13 children. Two brothers and four sisters have preceded him in death.
On March 6, 1878, he married Hannah Stevens at Lanark, Illinois. They have lived together for more than 57 joyous years. To this union one son and five daughters were born.
The family moved to Inland, Nebraska, in 1885, Mr. Phillips was first a farmer, then later was interested in a lumber yard and a grain elevator at Inland.
In 1902 he moved to Harvard and entered the implement business. He was also connected with the telephone company at Harvard.
Mr. Phillips twice served as mayor of his city.
He loved his town and worked hard for many improvements we now enjoy, among them the library and the park.
He was a member of the Pathfinder Lodge.
He is survived by his loving wife, his son Ray at Harvard, and his daughters, Mrs. Elta Padden of Denver, Mrs. Aida Golding of Inland, Hazel of Harvard, and Mrs. Eva Mitchell of Sheridan, Wyoming. One daughter, Mrs. Nellie Heefner, of Lanark, Illinois, preceded him in death two years ago. Also surviving are his brothers, C. B. Phillips of Los Angeles, California. and Jacob Phillips of Lanark, Illinois; his sisters, Mrs. Emma Newcomer of Pasadena, California, Mrs. Rose Herman and Mrs. Lou Elliott of Lanark, Illinois, and Mrs. Alice Lamp of Hastings; and also by fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, October 17th, at 2:30 with Rev. C. T. Hawes in charge.
Burial was made in the Harvard Cemetery.
October 15, 1936
Contributed by: Gary Schwarz
Transcribed
by: Frances Cooley
Elta Phillips Padden Services
Harvard, May 12 - Funeral services were held her Friday for Mrs. Elta Phillips Padden of Denver.
The services were held at the home of her mother Mrs. George Phillips and were conducted by the Rev. C. T. Hawes.
Burial was made in the Harvard Cemetery.
Mrs. Paden died suddenly at her home in Denver Sunday, May 3.
1936
Contributed by: Gary Schwarz
Transcribed
by: Frances Cooley
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