Mr. Bottom was a former employee of the Gazette-Democrat of

Anna, IL, a retired Anna dairy farmer and was also retired as a safety inspector for Country Mutual Insurance Company. He was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church in Marion and a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge No. 89 AF & AM.

 Contributed by:  Anne Newell

Oscar Walter Oeltjen

Oscar Walter Oeltjen, 90, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed from this life at 5:44 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Funeral services in tribute to his life will begin at 10:30 p.m. on Monday, June 18th, at the Schilling Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce D. Osborne officiating.

Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home.

Oscar was born May 31, 1917, in Hubbell, Nebraska, a son of George and Emma (Ludwig) Oeltjen. He married Maxine Cooley on December 3, 1949.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine Oeltjen of Mattoon; his daughter, Connie Smith and

husband Jim of Cowden; one sister, Jennie Windhorst of Nebraska; a sister-in-law, Arlys Oeltjen of Fremont, Nebraska; stepgrandson, Kevin Smith of Mattoon; and two step great-grandchildren, Kelsie Smith and Kelso Smith, both of Mattoon. He was preceded in death by his father, George Oeltjen; his mother, Emma Oeltjen Myers; two brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Oeltjen was formerly employed with Century Broom Works and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour novels, spending time with his family, and Oscar loved playing cards with special friends, Richard Smith, Jim Smith, Dennis Smith, Carl Weber III,

Dan Smith, and Jason Weber.

Memorial gifts in his honor are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church or Lincolnland Nursing.

Published in the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on 6/16/2007.
Contributed by:  Judy Rosella Edwards

J. F. Grone, Sr.

Pioneer Citizen Dies at Bruning Aged 93 Years

Bruning, Neb., Oct. 11.—J. F. Grone, Sr.. died at his home in Bruning, Oct. 9 1917, aged 33 years, 11 months and 26 days.

Mr. Grone was a very active man and was able to attend to his usual business affairs until a few days before his death.

He was born in Bremen, Germany, Oct. 14, 1823, and came to New York City in 1836. and in 1886 moved to near Bruning.

He was married in Sauck County, Wisconsin in 1850 and fourteen children were horn to this union, eight of whom survive him. Mrs. Grone died at the age of 73.

The following are the children who are now living. Mrs Augusta Nippert, Bruning, Neb.; J F. Grone, St. Joseph, Mo ; Mrs. Pauline Moor, Ohlowa; Mrs. Matilda Slasna. Hebron, Neb ; Arthur Grone, Diller, Neb ; Will Grone, Rey-nolds, Neb ; George Grone and F. J. Grone, Bruning, Neb.

The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p. m.

 The Lincoln Daily Star - Thursday, October 11, 1917

Ida Dell Smith Luce

Roy Luces Mother

Mrs. Ida Luce, whose maiden name was Smith, was born in Atchison County, MO, August 14th, 1872, and died June 19th, 1903, in Lincoln, Neb. She was buried near her old home, Hubbell, Neb. She was at the time of her death, 30 years, 10 months and 2 days old.

When about 10 years of age she moved with her parents into Nebraska and settled on a farm near Hubbell.

She was married to Charles Luce April 14th, 1892. Four children were born to them. The oldest child, a little boy, was laid to rest about four years or a little more before the death of the mother.

Not long after the death of this little boy Mrs. Luce professed her faith in Christ for her salvation and united with the Presbyterian Church of Hubbell. In which faith she remain ed till her death.

At the death of her little boy Mrs. Luce was so deeply affected and prostrated with grief that she became disconsolate and heartbroken and it seemed as though her love for her --ght [torn page] little one was all her solace and ---, and in her grief she could al--t wish to depart and be at rest ---h him in that better land. It has seemed since to many of her friends that this sad bereavement, if not the immediate cause of her affliction which resulted in her death, must have been so great a grief and burden for her to bear, that, together with other complicated troubles, her death was hastened.

A short time before her last sickness her oldest little girl, Bessie was taken seriously ill with fever and so anxious was the grief-stricken mother over the welfare of her little girl, that her bodily informities [sic] entirely prostrated her, from which fated spell she never recovered. Finally death came to her relief on Friday, June 19th.

Mrs. Luce's death is greatly to be lamented. She merited the love and confidence of all her numerous friends and acquaintances. She was agreeable and lovable to all who knew her . She possessed a mild Christian spirit and loving disposition to a marked degree. A kinder neighbor it would be hard to find. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand, even at a sacrifice of her own comfort and convenience, for the good of others.

The sad affliction and death of this good woman causes many hearts to feel sad. We are sorry to record her death, but Christ, her rock of faith, has written her name in the book of life there to abide forever. She died full of faith and good works. She was ready and wanting to go. Her anxious spirit bound up in her feeble and worn-out body, was longing to be free and at rest with her little one, gone before, in that blessed land, where there are no more tears and sorrow. Blessed abiding faith that clung to her in this life's trials and afflictions.

We are sorry of her death, yet we are assured that she is now rejoicing. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.

The Hubbell Standard; Vo. XII, #37; 4 Jul 1903; p. 1, col. 1 

Transcribed and contributed by:  Sara Hemp

John Parker Smith

John Parker Smith was born near Tarkio, Missouri, October 17, 1860 and parted this life at his home north of Kearney, Nebraska, October 16, 1937 at the age of 77 years.

He came with his father to Thayer county, Nebraska in 1880, and in 1908 he moved with his family to Kearney, Nebraska.

In 1895 he was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Boyd. To this union were born seven children, one passing away in infancy.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, and six children: Ellis Smith and Elsie Cornell of Crows Landing, California; Lila Vest, of Riverdale, Nebr.; Eliza Stephens of Elm Creek, Nebraska; and Andrew and Jacob at home.  Also seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Schroder of Riverside, California; two nieces; four nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

When a young man he united with the Methodist church at Hubbell, Nebraska.  He was a kind and loving husband and father.

          A precious one from us has gone.

          A voice we loved is stilled;

          A place is vacant in our home..

          Which never can be filled.

          God in his wisdom has recalled,

          And though the body slumbers here,

          The soul is safe in Heaven."

  "Card of thanks.

We with to thank Rev. Dinsdale, the singer, neighbors and friends, for their comforting words, songs, and beautiful flowers, and the kindness and help during our recent sorrow.  Signed:  The Family"

Note:  his daughter "Lila" was Delila Ann Smith, the only grandchild named for Delilah Robertson Smith. John is buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Unknown paper, October 1937

Transcribed and contributed by:  Sara Hemp

Leonard Andrew Smith

Entered Into Eternal Rest Dec 30 1968   Arthur L. Smith's Father is Buried

Funeral services for Leonard Andrew Smith, 78, of Aransas Pass, Texas, father of Arthur L. Smith of 2716 Beldon drive, Port Arthur, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Cage-Marshall Funeral chapel at Aransas Pass. Burial was in the Prairie View cemetery there.

Mr. Smith died Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the Spohn hospital at Corpus Christi following a long illness. He was a native of Hubbell, Neb., and had been a resident of Aransas Pass for nine years. He was a retired railway worker, a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, the Eagles lodge and the First United Methodist church of Aransas Pass.

His son and daughter-in-law, Mrs. June Smith, a staff writer for The News, had been in Aransas Pass the last several days.

In addition, Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Smith; and one daughter, Mrs. James S. (Thelma Lorraine) George both of Aransas Pass; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Note: original in possession of granddaughter Leslie Smith Collier, May 1996.

Port Arthur News

Transcribed and contributed by:  Sara Hemp

Hon. Erasmus  M. Correll

Well Known Nebraska Politician Dies at Hebron

Special Dispatch to the World-Herald 

 Hebron, Neb., Sept. 5

After an illness of eight months Hon. E. M. Correll, editor and proprietor of the Hebron Journal, died this afternoon at 4 o’clock.

Mr. Correll was a prominent republican, being elected to the lower house in 1881, and at once became a conspicuous member.  He was elected state senator in 1892 and was president of the senate in 1893.  He acted as governor for two days in August of the same year while Governor Crounse and Lieutenant Governor Majors were absent from the state. 

The Masons will conduct the funeral on Saturday.

Hon. Erasmus M. Correll was born in Canada August 4, 1846.  His parents were citizens of the state of New York, near Buffalo, but were on a visit to that portion of the queen’s dominion when Correll was born. 

 When young he removed to Illinois with his parents, from which state in 1852 they proceeded to California, returning in 1853 to Rockford, Ill. 

In 1865 he attended Eureka College, where he studied civil engineering and surveying under Major R. Remington, and came to Thayer County, Nebraska, in 1869, in the capacity of surveyor. 

Mr. Correll is the father of the press of Thayer County, having started the Hebron Journal in 1871, when there were about three houses in the town.  He edited the paper up to the date of his death, and it was one of the most aggressive, ably edited publications in Nebraska. 

He studied law in 1871 and 1872 while justice of the peace, and was admitted to the bar in 1873.

 He also established the Western Woman’s Journal at Lincoln, which won a national reputation.  It did much for the woman’s suffrage cause. 

He was the author and champion of a bill to submit a woman’s suffrage amendment to the constitution. 

At its annual meeting in October, 1881, at Louisville, Ky., the American Woman’s Suffrage

Association elected him president.  He was also elected president of the Nebraska Editorial Association in the same year.

 Omaha World Herald - September 6, 1895

Transcribed and Contributed:  Vicki Hartman

 Joseph Stainer

Special Dispatch to the World-Herald

 Hebron, Neb., Dec 17

Joseph Stainer of Deshler, Neb., died very suddenly at the Hebron Hotel yesterday at 12:30p. m. of asthma and heart failure. 

He had been complaining for some time, but was not considered seriously ill.

Mr. Strainer has resided in Thayer County for about twenty years, most of the time west of Hebron,

in the German settlement. 

Lately he was managing the Deshler Broom Factory, being an honest employee.  He was respected by all who knew him. 

He was buried in Rose Hill cemetery yesterday.

Sunday World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska - December 18, 1898, Page 2

Transcribed and Contributed:  Vicki Hartman

Russell Parmless

Hebron, Neb., June 27

Russell Parmless, 68 years of age, died here today. 

He had resided in this county eighteen years, and leaves two sons , a daughter and wife to mourn his loss. 

The funeral will be conducted by the Masons.

Omaha World Herald - June 28, 1893

Transcribed and Contributed:  Vicki Hartman

Dr. F. E. Tanner

Special Dispatch to the World-Herald

Hebron, Neb., Sept 28

The remains of Dr. F. E. Tanner, who died at Grand Junction, Colo., on Wednesday, from consumption, were brought home by his wife, daughter and James Dinsmore, who went west Thursday as far as Denver as a representative of Hebron lodge, No. 43, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, of which order the deceased was a member in good standing. 

He was also a  member of Blue Valley lodge, Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order United Workmen and Independent Order Odd Fellows, all of which orders escorted the remains to the First Presbyterian church, where a short and impressive sermon was preached by Rev. Cook, assisted by Rev. Wilcox.

Omaha World Herald - September 29, 1896

Transcribed and Contributed:  Vicki Hartman

Herman V. Lyle

 Hebron, Neb., Nov 13

(Special)

Herman V. Lyle, one of this city’s prominent business men, dropped dead at the breakfast table at the Hebron house this morning. 

Last night when he retired he was in good spirits, and this morning he was uncomplaining.  He chatted with his fellow boarders until the moment of his death. 

Heart disease carried him away.  Mr. Lyle has been subject to this affliction for several years, but his friends think that recent business reverses hastened his death.

Omaha World Herald - November 14, 1890

 Transcribed and Contributed:  Vicki Hartman

David L. Marks   

On Monday of this week occurred the death of David L. Marks, who lived west of Reynolds, just across the line in Thayer county.

He was one of the oldest settlers in this locality, having taken up a homestead in 1865 on the spot where he resided until his death.

He was a son of Rev.

Marks, who was a noted character in early pioneer days. David Marks was 67 years old, and a veteran of the civil war.

[Note: he is buried in Rose Creek Cemetery, Thayer Co]

The Fairbury Journal, Friday, September 4, 1903

 Transcribed and Contributed by:  Kristin Vaughn

Edith May Nesmith   


Edith May Nesmith, daughter of William P. and Hannah George Duey was born on September 24, 1909 at Chester, NE, and passed away on January 17, 1990 at Mount Joseph Care Center, Condcordia, KS, at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 23 days.

She attended the Chester Public Schools and college for two years.  She was united in marriage to Eugene G. Nesmith on November 23, 1927 and to this union one son, Richard, was born.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women of Chester, NE.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Hannah Duey; two sisters, Grace and Beth.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene of the home, Belleville, KS; one son, Dr. Richard Nesmith and his wife, Patricia of Framingham, Massachusetts, four grandchildren and one great-grandson, several other relatives and a host of friends.

Services were held Saturday, January 20, 1990 at the United Methodist Church, Chester, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Randy Dilts.  Mrs. Jack Long and Mrs. Maurice Mitchell sang and Mrs. Dolan Frye was the organist.  Casket bearers were Keith Fraley, Ralph Walter, Hubert Skucius, Dean Russell, Raymond Duey and Everett Roop.

 Interment was made in the Chester Cemetery.

Newspaper: The Chester Herald
Transcribed and Contributed by: Peggy A. Duey

On July 23, 1908 he was united in marriage to Mabel George.  To their union eight children were born.  Hazel died in infancy.  Besides his wife he is survived by two sons: John of Belleville and Raymond of Chester; and five daughters: Edna Koester of Ruskin, Gladys Baloun of Hebron, Ruby Baloun of Chester, Bertha Carpenter and Elsie Vaughn both of Aumsville, Oregon.  His survivors also include twenty-five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; his step-mother, Dorothy Duey, a half brother, Blaine Duey of Hagerstown, Pa., and one aunt, Mrs. Sarah Smarsh of Chester.  His parents, three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

He joined the Methodist Church of Chester when a young boy and continued in his Christian faith until his death.

He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Chester.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at Chester Tuesday, November 9, 1954, at 3:30 P.M.  The funeral message was by his pastor, the Rev. J. Frank Bartleson, assisted by his grand-nephew, Rev. Don Sherwood of Minden, Nebraska.  

Burial was in the Chester Cemetery

Edna Margarette Koester   

Edna Margarette Koester, the daughter of Charles E. and Mabel (George) Duey, was born in Chester, Neb. on Sept. 14, 1910. She passed away on Jan. 8, 2004, at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler, Neb., at the age of 93 years, 3 months and 24 days. She was one of eight children born to her parents.

Edna was baptized on April 3, 1921, at the Methodist Church in Chester. She was confirmed on Oct. 22, 1933, at Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler by Rev. Fred Schwerin. Her confirmation verse was John 17:3.

She graduated from Chester Public School and attended college for two years. She then taught school for a while at Nora. She was united in marriage to Walter Gerhard Koester on Oc. 15, 1931, in Chester. They farmed in the Deshler/Davenport area before moving to Colorado. While in Colorado Edna taught school in Westminster for about two years. They moved to the Ruskin area in about 1953 and farmed there. Around 1960, they moved to Morrowville, Kan. and farmed there until they retired and moved to Deshler.

Edna was member of Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler and enjoyed church work, Bible classes and quilting. She enjoyed volunteer work and helping in earlier years at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter G. Koester, on Jan 28, 1981; an infant sister, Hazel; one brother, John Duey; and son-in-law, Charles Smith.

She is survived by her daughters, Norma Blakley and husband Everett of Denver, Colo. and Marilyn Smith of Burke, Va.; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Gladys Baloun and Ruby Baloun, both of Hebron; Bertha Carpenter of Stayton, Ore.; and Elsie Deenin of Coos Bay, Ore.; one brother, Raymond Duey and wife, Loetta of Belleville, Kan.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 at Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler, with Rev. Phillip Nielsen officiating. Congregational hymns were "How Great Thou Art," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Jesus, Still Lead On," with Barbara Koester as organist.

Pallbearers were Marvin Koester, Berwyn Petersen, Donald Koester, Ken Petersen, Tim Koester and Bob Duey.

Interment was in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery at Deshler.

Memorials have been established to the family's choice.

Ahrendts Funeral Home of Deshler was in charge of the arrangements.

Transcribed and Contributed by: Peggy A. Duey

Salem W. Wiswell   

Early Settler Passes the Portals

Salem W. Wiswell was born in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 18, 1855, died September 11, 1922, aged 67 years, 24 days.

Came to Meridian, Nebr., in 1869 and settled on a farm with his parents three miles south of Alexandria, Nebr., on the Blue river.

Was united in marriage to Sarah F. Wilson in 1885, at her home near Clarksdale, Mo. To this union was born three sons, Howard of Genosee, Idaho, Glenn of Carleton, Nebr., Leo of Alexandria, Nebr., who with his wife still survive him.

In 1921 he left the farm and moved to the present home in the east part of Alexandria. 

He was laid to rest in the Alexandria cemetery Sept. 14, 1922. Funeral service was conducted by his old friend, Rev. J.B. Butter.

The Fairbury Journal, Thursday, September 21, 1922
Transcribed and Contributed by:  Kristin Vaughn

The funeral was held at the home Wednesday and interment made in the German cemetery near Williams.

[Note: I think Williams was located between Hubbell and Reynolds, but I do not know which cemetery this is.]

The Fairbury Journal, November 21, 1913

Transcribed and Contributed by:  Kristin Vaughn


Hiram Burnap Davis

H. B. Davis is Dead

Hiram Burnap Davis was born March 14th, 1848, at Parishville, St Lawrence County, New York and died at his home in Hebron, NE., Aug 23rd, 1913, at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 9 days.  He grew to manhood and was educated in the state normal at Pottsdam, N.Y.  He moved to Chicago about forty-three years ago.  He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie E. Church at Barrington, Il, Nov 19th 1872.  To this union were born three sons of whom one, Leon, of Lincoln, NE is living.  After his marriage, he returned to Canton, N.Y., where he engaged in business for five years.

The family then returned to Chicago where they remained until 1878 when they came to Hebron, NE, where he has resided until the time of his death, with the exception of four years' residence in Chester.

He was an honored member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was chaplain of the order for nearly twenty years.  He was also a charter member of the order of Knights and Ladies of Security, and was for many years financial secretary of the order.  He united with the Christian church twenty-eight years ago and has continued thru the years as an active faithful Christian.  He served on the board of Directors, as church clerk and as a member of the choir.  In these various relationships, he was always acquitted himself as a worthy Christian gentleman.  Although in poor health for a number of years, yet he has been active until a few weeks before his final sickness.

Besides his aged mother, now in her ninetieth year, and one brother, both of Winthrop, N.Y. he leaves a wife, one son, one grandson, two granddaughters and many other relatives who with a host of friends will mourn his decease and remember him as one of Hebron's worthy and well beloved citizens.

The funeral was held at the Christian church, Tuesday morning, with a comforting sermon by Rev. Brandenburg, after which the body was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Hebron Journal - Aug 29, 1913
Transcribed and contributed by: Leon Cotey, Bremerton WA

Jennie E Davis

Jennie E. Church was born September 30, 1850 at Barrington, IL where she grew to womanhood and completed her schooling.  In the year 1872 she was united in marriage to H. B. Davis, and to this union three sons were born, two of whom with their father preceded their mother in death.

About fifty years ago they decided to come west, and in the year 1878 they came to Nebraska and settled in Thayer county, which was their home until the death of her husband, which occurred August 23, 1913.  Since then she has lived alone or with her only son, Leon L. of Chicago, IL where she was at the time of her death May 23, 1928.  She was 77 years 8 months of age.

Mrs. Davis confessed her faith in Christ early in life and became identified with the Restoration movement.  She placed her membership with the Church of Christ of Hebron about 45 years ago, and was a member at the time of her death.  It was her wish that her funeral services should be held in the church at Hebron, and it was regretted by everybody that it was impossible to be done because of the epidemic which had just recently broken out, and all public gatherings were prohibited by the city board of health.  The services were held at the grave, conducted by the pastor of the Church of Christ, who spoke words of comfort to a fine company of old time neighbors and friends, who gathered to pay tribute of respect to a mother, neighbor and friend.  The music was furnished by a mixed quartet and the floral offerings were very beautiful, which expressed the esteem in which she was held.

Mrs. Davis leaves to mourn her death, a loving son, Leon L. Davis of Chicago, Il, three grand children, besides a large circle of relatives and friends.  May the bereaved ones have strength for this sad experience in life.

Internment was in the Rose Hill cemetery beside her beloved husband---J. J. B.

Newspaper: Hebron Register-Champion May 31, 1928
Transcribed and contributed by:  Leon Cotey, Bremerton WA

78, Hebron, died Sunday, April 9, 2006.

Mrs. Griess was born Virginia E. Moxham on April 30, 1927, in Chester.

She was a secretary in a law office.

Survivors include a son, Richard of Sacramento, Calif.; a daughter, Deanna Steward of Lincoln; three brothers, Grant Moxham of Plainfield, N.J., Robert Moxham of Chester and Richard Moxham of California; three sisters, Margaret Christensen of Carson City, Nev., Gertrude Braddock of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Evelyn Hybl of Omaha; and three grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Chester Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family's choice.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 519 Thayer, Chester, NE 68327.

The Salina Journal (Salina, Kansas) April 11, 2006

Submitted by:   Ida Maack Recu

O. B. Shade   

Brought to Hebron for Burial.

Hebron, NE, April 23

The remains of O. B. Shade, a dry goods merchant of this city some years ago, were brought here for burial.  Mr. Shade has lived since leaving Hebron at Leachwood, Iowa, but had been traveling and died of rheumatism at Cherokee, Iowa.

The Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, of which Mr. Shade had been a member, took charge of the funeral.

Source: Custer County Republican, Broken Bow, NE, April 26, 1900 edition

Transcribed by: Melody Beery

G. Schmidt   

Deshler, Neb., Oct. 27. – G. Schmidt, a retired farmer and stock raiser, director of the Farmers’ and Merchants’ bank, stockholder in the broom factory and other local industries, died at his home here Thursday evening.

 Omaha World Herald –28 Oct. 1921

Transcribed and contributed by:  Marla Zwakman

Freda Bostleman  

Deshler, Neb., June 8. – Freda, 19 years old, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bostleman, died suddenly Monday, but a few hours before the time set for her marriage. She had been employed at the local farmers’ store and came home in the evening in apparently good health, expiring a few minutes later.

Omaha World Herald –9 June 1920

Transcribed and contributed by:  Marla Zwakman

Frederick Lehman  

Deshler – Frederick Lehman, one of the pioneer settlers of Thayer County, died at his home in Deshler, aged 70.

Omaha World Herald –6 Apr. 1921

Transcribed and contributed by:  Marla Zwakman

Joseph Stainer   

Hebron, Neb., Dec. 17. – Joseph Stainer ofDeshler, Neb., died very suddenly at theHebron Hotel yesterday at12:30 p.m. of asthma and heart failure. He had been complaining for some time, but was not considered seriously ill.

Omaha World Herald –18 Dec. 1898

Transcribed and contributed by:  Marla Zwakman

Carl Lickfield   

Deshler – Carl Lickfield, a pioneer resident of Deshler, died here. He was 70 years old. For fifteen years he operated a cream station.

Omaha World Herald –23 Apr. 1921

Transcribed and contributed by:  Marla Zwakman

Andrew Bethscheider