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James D. Hubble James D. Hubble died at four o'clock yesterday morning, after a short illness. Although he had been ailing for some time, he was not confined to his room until about two weeks ago. In a few days he was again able to be about, but took a relapse and rapidly failed until his death. Mr. Hubble was a resident of Fairbury for many years and had an extended acquaintance throughout this county and state and a large circle of friends. For the past three years Mr. Hubble has been engaged in the real estate business here, and previous to that time held the office of post master. The deceased leaves two sisters in this county, Mrs. Higgins of Fairbury, and one in Steele City. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 p.m., at the Methodist church, under the direction of the Odd Fellows. [Fairbury Gazette, Saturday, January 28, 1893]
The funeral of the late James D. Hubble took place at the M.E. church Sunday afternoon and was in charge of the Odd Fellows, of which order the deceased was for a long time a member. The church services were conducted by the pastor and Rev. Walkinshaw, the edifice being crowded by those who desired to pay their last tribute to his memory. Just when Mr. Hubble came to Fairbury we do not remember, but he was connected with our earliest recollection of the place. Like many of its pioneers, he began poor, but by energy and industry acquired sufficient to insure his comfort in later years. Virginia was his native state, from which he entered the confederate service. When the war closed he promptly accepted the situation and became a loyal citizen. For a number of years he had been prominent in the councils of the democratic party of this state and always accepted with a calm philosophy the many defeats it suffered. In local affairs he always took an active interest, being ever ready to render any assistance in promoting the prosperity of the city. For one trait in his character especially will he always be kindly remembered by his friends-he was the life of any party of which he happened to be a member. He looked on the bright side of life under all circumstances, and his genial company was always welcome. [Fairbury Gazette, Saturday, February 4, 1893]
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William S. Hubble
DIED William S. Hubble was born in Lee County, Virginia, March 9th, 1842, and at the time of his death was not quite 37 years old. He came to Nebraska in 1869, and settled in Fairbury in the summer of '70 where he remained in business some three years, when he removed to Hastings, which place has since been his home. The corpse was brought to this city on Monday morning's train for burial, where most of his relatives reside. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Roberts of the M.E. Church, and the remains were followed to the grave by a large number of sorrowing friends. [The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday, January 18, 1879]
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