LOVEKIN, MRS. GEORGE
"Rushville [NE] Standard," August 18, 1899
Died - at her home in Rushville, at the 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, of sciatic rheumatism, Mrs. Geo. Lovekin. She departed this life at the prime age of 36, after a lingering illness of about a year. The disease had shown signs even before, but did not render her helpless unless until last summer. Great suffering is caused by this dreadful affliction and it seemed to increase its force in this case. Long and patiently she has born the pains that strive to overshadow the mind and steep it in disconsolation, but the silver cord of life has at last been stretched to the utmost limit and broken. Better far, no doubt, that the change for peacefuil rest has been made.  Mrs. Lovekin had all the treatment possible for the case, but yet she continued to grow weaker until the inevitable came unconsciously to her. She had gone to sleep and was apparently at rest until death, with the exception of a little heavier breathing just before the end.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cumbow, under the auspices of the order of the M. W. of A., this morning, at 10 o'clock, and the remains interred in Fairview cemetery. The departed leaves a husband and son to miss her presence and mourn their loss. In their hours of trial the bereaved have the sympathy of their many friends in this community.
[transcribed by Kaylynn]

1900

MARTIN ELLARD
[Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska, Friday, Sept. 21-28-Oct. 12, 1900 NUM 20-21-50]
Martin Ellard (1839-1900)
Died - Monday afternoon, September 24, 1900, Martin ELLARD, who had been working on the section for some time past, went to his work, feeling as well as usual.   He was shoveling cinders near the roundhouse and had lifted but a few shovels full, when he fell forward dead, a victim of heart failure.  Martin Ellard was born Nov. 11, 1839 in Queens County, Ireland.  He came to America when but ten years of age, with his widowed mother, and lived in the city of Buffalo, N.Y. for about 20 years, afterwards moving to Green county, Wisconsin.  He was married September 29, 1870 in the city of Buffalo, to Miss Eunice Woodin.  Seven children were born to them, four sons and three daughters*, three sons and two daughters surviving him, viz: Herbert, who is a soldier in the regular army and now stationed in San Francisco; Fred, who lives at Alliance; Willie who lives in Gordon; Mrs. Katie Beadz, who also lives in Gordon, and Mrs. Musa Brown who lives in Alliance. He enlisted in Co. G. 118th regiment, York state volunteers, an dserved his country faithfully until the close of the war.  He came to Nebraska sixteen years ago and to Sheridan county twelve years ago, where he filed on a homestead and continued to reside until about a year ago.  His wife died four years ago last April.   The funeral was held yesterday morning at ten o'clock from the residence of Kate Beadz, condeucted by Rev. J.A. Scamahorn, and the remains were laid to rest in the Gordon Cemetery.
* Harriett White (formerly Beadz) was the daughter who predeceased Martin Ellard)
Submitted by Melody retropez@earthlink.net

1902--transcribed by Helen Selee

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, Sheridan County, March 7, 1902
DIED: Oscar Cornelius Seveland, son of Mrs. John Nelson, survive him. The funeral was held from the Danish church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. R. G. Easley and his remains rest beside those of his wife in the Danish cemetery.

The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska [Sheridan county], February 28, 1902
DIED: Mrs. Cottier, wife of David Cottier of Corn Creek, died at the hospital in Norman, Oklahoma, Sunday, February 23, 1902, aged 51 years. She had been an inmate of the hospital for over three years. She leaves a husband, five daughters and four sons to mourn her loss. The body was shipped to Gordon Wednesday and the funeral was held Thursday at the church on Corn Creek, conducted by Rev. Amos Ross.

The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, [Sheridan county], March 7, 1902
DEATHS: Mrs. Fred Ellard, daughter of A. E. Wilbur, died at the home of her parents Tuesday evening, March 4th of consumption. She leaves a husband and two children, the youngest being about two years of age. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today from the sod church.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, Sheridan county, March 7, 1902]
DIED: Tuesday night, March 4, 1902, at his home in Larrabee Creek, Harrel Denny, aged 77 years. Pneumonia caused his death. He was born in Prebble county, Ohio, in 1824, moved to Nebraska in 1878, and located in Platte county, near Columbus. In 1893 moved to Sheridan county. He leaves a wife, one son and three daughters to mourn his death. His son, Henry Denny, and two daughters, Mrs. Theo. Allen and Mrs. Malson, reside in this county. The funeral was held from the sod church at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Wilkinson.

OBITUARY: The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska [Sheridan county], Jan. 17, 1902
William H. Strong was born in Victor, Ontario county, N.Y., April 20, 1845. He was married February 14, 1864, to Miss Mary Cole of Dundee, N.Y. Two children were the result of this union, Geo. F., who resides in Oregon, Miss Dora, who still resides at home. On March 28, 1872, his wife died, leaving him to struggle alone in the world with two small children. January 6, 1875, he was married to Miss Emma McFarland of Fairport, N.Y. Five sons were born to this union, four of whom survive him and share the grief of a heart broken mother. The family moved to Nebraska in 1885. In 1895 the deceased united with the Baptist church and remained a faithful member until death claimed him and took him to his reward, January 15, 1902. He was a kind husband, a loving father and a peaceable, law-abiding citizen, always ready to lend a helping hand to the poor and distressed. His motto in life was the golden rule. His funeral will be held today at 1 p.m. from the M.E. church in Gordon, conducted by the Rev. J.A. Scamahorn, and the body will be interred in the Gordon cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family.

The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, [Sheridan county] February 14, 1902
DIED: At the home of his son, Chas. Nelson, at Big Bordeaux, near Chadron, Monday morning February 10, 1902, Morten P. Nelson, aged seventy years.
The deceased was born in Denmark July 3, 1832. He came to America eighteen years ago and settled at Vermillion, South Dakota; moved to Sheridan county fifteen years ago and took a claim seven miles east of Gordon. His wife died about four years ago and was buried in the cemetery near the Danish church. Three sons, Chris, Hans and Antoanna Tuchenhagen, was born in Roland, Iowa, June 9, 1885, and died in Gordon, February 28, 1902, aged 16 years, 8 months and 18 days. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church at 2 pm. Sunday, conducted by Rev. B.A. Wilkinson, assisted by Revs. Easley and Clark. Oscar was a good boy at home and at school, was beloved by teacher and class mates. He was sick about a month, first being attacked by grip, which gradually developed into more alarming symptoms. He leaves a mother, three brothers and a sister to mourn his death. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, Sheridan county, March 7, 1902]
SUDDEN DEATH: News was brought to Gordon Sunday afternoon that Peter M. Girard, Abany had died very suddenly at his home in Albany, between 10 and 11 o clock that forenoon. Coroner Floyd Jones and Fred Duerfeldt drove to Albany Sunday evening. A jury was summoned and an inquest held, the verdict being that the deceased came to his death from heart failure.
   The deceased was a man about forty years of age, a blacksmith, married, apparently in good health and enjoying life. About 10 o clock he was seen shoveling through a deep snow drift, leading to the barn. At 11 o clock Chas. Clark called at his home on an errand and was told by Mrs. Girard that her husband was out to the barn. He went to the barn to see him, and found him lying face downward in the barn, with a hammer clutched tightly in his right hand, dead.
   Peter Girard had lived in Albany several years, where he worked at blacksmithing. He was an honest, hard working man, kind and generous with his favors, and was loved and respected by all. The funeral was held at the sod church at 12 o clock Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Wilkinson. He leaves a grief-stricken wife to mourn his sudden and untimely death.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, Sheridan county, March 21, 1902]
DIED. ---Mrs. Frank Coates, at the St. Joseph hospital in Omaha, March 17th, age 43 years.
Aggie Wallace was born in Allamakee county, Iowa, December 25, 1858. She was married to Frank Coates at Beamen, Iowa, January 1, 1883. To this union one son was born, Glen. They moved to Nebraska in 1885. She united with the M.E. church in 1888, and was a faithful member until her death, March 17, 1902.
   For the past six months, Mrs. Coates has not been in good health. She was of unusual robust, vigorous constitution, and even her most intimate friends were not aware that her sickness was of a serious nation until a few days before her death. Her physician, Dr. Dyer, realized that her condition was growing serious and advised that she be taken to Omaha at once for examination and treatment. She consented to accompany her husband to Omaha and the two left their home in Gordon for that city, Sunday morning, March 9th.
   She was taken to the St. Joseph hospital in Omaha, where an examination was made the following Monday and it was found necessary to operate upon her for appendicitis. She could not bear to submit to such an operation until she had first sent for her only child, Glenn. The little fellow left on his sorrowful journey Tuesdya night. It was intended to postpone the operation until last Saturday, but as she grew weaker each day, the operation was performed on Thursday afternoon, March 13th. It lasted two hours and a quarter and there were taken from her over a hundred gall stones, some as large as a common pea. She never rallied from the operation, but continued to grow weaker. Sunday morning the disconsolate husband was told by surgeons and nurse that his wife could not live many hours. He asked permission to tell her the decision of the physicians with his own lips. She replied that she did not fear death and was prepared to go at any time. Before leaving home, she had placed all in the hands of Jesus and was perfectly resigned to his will. She talked freely and hopefully to husband and son and was conscious until a few moments before death came. She passed peacefully away at 10 o clock Monday morning. The last words on her lips were breathed in song, Nearer my God to Thee.
   The news of the sudden and unexpected death cast a gloom over the entire community. The body reached Gordon Wednesday morning and the funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, from the M.E. Church. Rev. R.G. Easley preached the sermon, assisted by Presiding Elder J.A. Scamahorn, and the other pastors of the town. The church was crowded and many could not gain admission. The remains were buried in the Gordon cemetery. The deceased leaves a husband, on son aged 12 years, a father, three brothers, one sister and a host of sorrowing friends to mourn her demise. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the grief-stricken husband and little son in their bereavement. Mrs. Coates will be sadly missed in the church and community. She was always an active worker in helping the sick and her hand was always outstretched to those in distress and need.
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Card of thanks. To the many kind friends who did so much to lighten our burden of sorrow, and whose kind help and tender words of sympathy and encouragement can never be forgotten, we desire to express our deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude.
FRANK COATES

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, Sheridan county, March 28, 1902]
DIED. At the home of Mr. Crop on the old Trowbridge ranch, Monday night, March 23, 1902, Of quinsy, Iver Peterson, aged 29 years. Iver was a young man of steady habits, industrious, a picture of health and strength and respected by all who knew him. He has worked for Mills Bros. on their ranch for the past two years and was held in high esteem by his employers. He was to have been married in a few days and promoted to a foremanship. The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from the Dane church, conducted by Rev. R.G. Easley. The deceased was a son of Peter Peterson who died a short time since.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, Sheridan County, April 11, 1902]
DIED. JENSEN--Peter M. Jensen died at the Churn ranch near Bailey, Neb., Sunday, April 6, 1902, of quick consumption, aged 36 years.
   The deceased was born in Denmark, July 1, 1865, and when nine years of age, moved with his parents to this country, locating at Racine, Wisconsin. In 1886 he came west and located near Whitney, in Dawes county, where he engaged in stock raising. He was married July 23, 1889, at Chadron, Neb., to Miss Amanda Humphrey. To this union were born two sons. He came to Gordon in October, 1900, where he resided on the farm of the writer until January. He became a member of Gordon Camp M.W.A. In March 1902 he went to work for the Churn ranch. Last November himself and family went to Racine, Wisconsin, to visit relatives and it was there that he contracted the disease which later terminated fatally. He was first taken with pleurisy, which developed into pneumonia. After ten weeks suffering in Wisconsin, his physicians advised he be brought back to Nebraska, in the hope that this dry atmosphere might restore him to health again. He return to the Churn ranch in February, but the dreaded disease had gained too firm a hold on him and he continued to waste away until death relieved his sufferings. Funeral service were held at the church in Merriman at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, under the auspices of the M.W.A., conducted by Rev. Gammon and his remains were shipped to his old home in Wisconsin for burial.
   Peter Jensen was of a quiet disposition, kind hearted, hones and true. All who knew him were his friends. He was a faithful employee and always did his best to merit the appreciation of his employer. He was industrious and saving and aside from the $1000 life insurance he carried in the M.W.A. he left $850 bank deposits and several head of horses and cattle to his wife. Quite a number of the M.W.A. from Gordon attended his funeral.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska Sheridan county, May 9, 1902]
Died. At his home in Bussey, Ia., Tuesday evening, April 22, 1902, Mr. Henry Havener, aged 45 years, 4 months and 25 days.   The deceased was formerly a resident of Sheridan county, moving from Nebraska to Iowa in the fall of 1890. He leaves a family of a wife and two children.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, Sheridan county, May 23, 1902]
An Old Settler Passes Away. Last Sunday evening, May 18, 1902, at 5 o clock, Stephen Hills passed quietly away at his home in Gordon, on Elm Street, surrounded by his family and friends, after suffering intensely for five weeks from gall stones.  He was born in Rockford county, N.Y., Sept. 15, 1844, and was 57 years, 8 months and three days of age when he died. He moved from New York to Jefferson county, Wisconsin, in 1861. In 1862 he enlisted in twenty-second Wisconsin Volunteers and served two years, when he was discharged for disability. June 30, 1867, he was married to Miss Phoebe Trowbridge at Hebron, Jefferson county, Wisconsin. To this union seven children were born, five sons and two daughters, all of whom survive him and were present at his bedside when he died. He moved to Sheridan county about fourteen years ago and took a claim on the river about ten miles south of Gordon, where he resided until about four years ago, when he sold his farm and moved to Gordon and has since worked at the carpenter trade.  Stephen Hills was a kind neighbor, a good citizen and a man who always tried to do the right. He was highly respected in this community and was a man who had no enemies. The funeral was held from his residence at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Rev. J. A. Scamahorn and the body rests with the soldier dead in Gordon cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved wife and children in their sorrow and distress.
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Card of Thanks. We desire to publicly express our gratitude and thanks to the G.A.R. and other friends for their kindness and assistance during the sickness and death of our husband and father, and especially do we thank Prof. J. E. Owen, whose kindness and efficient aid in sickness we can never forget.
Mrs. Stephen Hills and family
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hills
Mr. and Mrs. Rus Heywood
Mr. and Mrs. Will Hills
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beamer

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, Sheridan county, May 23, 1902]
Died. HUTT--Sunday morning, May 18, 1902, at 10 o clock, at the home of his brother, Frank Herman Hutt, aged 31 years, 11 months and 8 days.
   Herman Hutt was born in Warren county, Iowa, June 10, 1870, where he grew to manhood and resided with his parents on the farm the greater part of his life. He was converted and united with the M.E. church in January, 1898. On March 16, 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Ella Patton at Indianola, Iowa. To them was born one child, Leiah, who is now about 22 months old.  In his religious life he was not especially demonstrative. With him it was a tranquil, confiding restfulness. In his friendships he was sincere. There was no shame or deception in his make up. He was a hater of shams. He was a pure, noble, exalted man, always kind an polite, he was nature's gentleman, and none knew him but to honor and respect him.  His sickness dates back to five years ago when he had a severe attack of pneumonia from which he never fully recovered. His usually robust constitution became shattered and since he continued to gradually fail. He came to Nebraska in the hope of regaining his health and for a time seemed better, but last fall he began to decline. He was taken sick the 2nd day of last November, while in Gordon, and never returned to his home on the ranch. Since then his decline has been steady. During his prolonged illness he has never murmured or complained, but with manly patience and heroic fortitude he awaited the result. When his devoted wife finally told him that there was no hope, he replied that he was ready. He spoke of death and the strong desire he had to live with his little family, but calmly put his trust in God, who knoweth best. Sabbath morning, May 18, a morning so tranquil and calm, when all outward things and inward thoughts, teem with assurance of immortality, then it was that the tired wheels of mortal life stood still and the trustful, faithful friend, the affectionate brother, the devoted husband, the fond father, called the little family circle to his bedside, bade them all a fond goodbye and expressed the hope that they might all meet in heaven, and sank back upon his pillow and was soon with the Father, far beyond the twilight judgments of this world, upon his brow rested the light of a cloudless morn.  Sleep, brother, in the perfect joy of an awakening to that happiness beyond the grave. Sleep in the  assurance that those who loved you will always cherish the memory of that love as the tender inspiration of your gentle spirit. Sleep, and take your rest as calmly and peacefully as you slept when your last Good Bye lengthened into eternity.  Brief funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. G. Easley, and the body was taken on the midnight train to Indianola, Iowa, where the final obsequies were held Wednesday afternoon, and the body rests in the family lot beside a brother and sister, in one of the most beautiful cemeteries of the state of Iowa.
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Word of Thanks. We wish to express our appreciation to the friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the long illness and death of our husband and brother, Herman. During his sickness he often remarked how kind the people were to him, and wished that he might be able to repay their kindness by some act or deed. It was his request that we thank the people for all their kindness to him.
Mrs. Ella Hutt
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hutt
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hutt
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hutt

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska,  Sheridan county, June 6, 1902]
Died. FINGER--Mary Lucy Finger, daughter of Mrs. Charles Finger, June 2, 1902, at the home of M.M. Abbott on Larabee creek, aged 6 years 2 months and 15 days.   Little Mary was a pretty child and Mr. and Mrs. Abbott had become very much attached to her. Only the Friday before her death she came with them to Gordon to attend the Decoration Day exercises. On the road to town that day, her little eyes caught sight of a very pretty cluster of wild flowers by the road side and she asked permission to get out and pluck them for a bouquet to deposit on the grave of Mrs. Coates, whom she remarked had been very kind to her when she was sick. The little hands that gathered the flowers and so tenderly placed them upon the grave of her friend that day, in just four more days were resting beneath the sod in the same cemetery.  The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the M.E. Church, conducted by Rev. J.A. Scamahorn. She leaves a mother, one sister and three brothers to mourn her loss, all of whom were present at the funeral.
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Card of Thanks.   We wish to thank all the friends and neighbors for their kindness and aid in the death of our little Mary and especially to the kind people of Gordon who donated so man beautiful flowers.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska, Sheridan county,  June 20, 1902]
Died.  PEDERSEN--Mrs. Hanna Marie Pedersen, wife of  Hans Pedersen, June 15, 1902, aged 73 years]
   The deceased was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 16, 1829. She was united in married to Jas. F. Beck in 1853. To this union was born six children of which two are living, Martin Alfred Beck of Lyons, Kansas, and Mrs. Henry H. Ganow of Harlan, Nebraska. In 1873 she came to America, locating in Chicago. Here she became acquainted with her second husband, Hans Pedersen, to whom she was married in 1875. In 1875 she moved with her husband to Henry county, Ills. From there they moved to Platte county, Nebraska, in 1880. In 1802 they moved to Cherry county, Nebraska, taking a homestead near Lavaca, where she resided until her death. She has been an invalid for years and for the past year and a half has been confined to her bed a greater part of the time. During all her sickness she was patient and resigned.
   She was loved by all who knew her and during her long sickness was the recipient of many acts of kindness from friends and neighbors. It was intended to hold the funeral from Newman’s Chapel at 10 a.m. Monday, but as the heavy rain prevented many of the friends from assembling, it was decided to postpone the funeral sermon until Sunday, July 20, at 11 a.m. at Newman’s Chapel, when Rev. B. Hunt will preach the funeral discourse. The body was interred in the Gordon cemetery at 12:30 Monday.
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Card of Thanks.  We wish to publicly thank all the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the long sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother.
    Hans Pedersen
    Mr. and Mrs. H. Ganow

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska,  Sheridan county, July 11, 1902]
Died.  KLEINBOBB--Monday, July 8th, 1902, at the home of her sister, Mrs. E.S. Elmore, in Gordon, Mrs. Otilla A. Kleinbobb, with heart disease.
   The Grim Reaper took from our midst, Monday afternoon, Mrs. Otilla A. Kleinbobb, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, who has made her home with Mrs. E.S. Elmore since last August, hoping by the change of climate, to recover from the dreaded disease which caused her passing away. Her health has been on the decline for the past three weeks, but death was not expected so soon by the relatives and friends.
   Mrs. Kleinbobb has made many a lasting friendship since her arrival to this place, being a woman of cheering disposition and always happy. The funeral services were held from the home of her sister Tuesday afternoon, and the remains interred in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska,  Sheridan county, July 25, 1902]
Died.  HAROLD ADES--Little son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Ades of Omaha, at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Hattie Reynolds, in Gordon, at noon, Tuesday, July 22, 1902, of diabetes.
   Harold was a bright, manly little fellow, eleven years of age. About a month since he came up from Omaha in company with T.M. Huntington and J.H. Crowder, to spend the vacation with his aunt and uncles, Jas. and H.E. Wells. While a delicate looking child, he seemed to enjoy good health and was in his usual health until Monday morning. He was only sick about 24 hours. His home training, intelligence and polite manners made him many friends among the older people of the town, who looked upon him as an exceptional child for one of  his years and deeply sympathize with the parents and sorrowing relatives. His body was taken to Omaha Tuesday night for burial. His father has charge of a department in the Nebraska Clothing House in Omaha, and his mother, a sister of Mrs. Reynolds, is in poor health. He has one sister, three years his senior. The people of Gordon who knew Harold, share with the parents in their sorrow.

[The Gordon Journal,  Gordon, Nebraska,  Sheridan county, August 29, 1902]
Died.  FLOYD ARTHUR--Youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Sailor, Tuesday, August 26, 1902, aged 2 years, 2 months and 25 days.
   Floyd was a beautiful child, the joy of the household. He was sick but a short time with cholera infant. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church at 3 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Sailor have the sympathy of many kind friends in their bereavement.

[The Gordon Journal,  Gordon, Nebraska,  Sheridan county,   September 12, 1902]
Gone Home.  Died, at her home in Gordon, Neb., Friday, Sept. 5th at 5:40 p.m., Mrs. Lutie M. Morrison, wife of Edgar Morrison. After months of intense suffering, death came to her release as a welcome messenger.
   Mrs. Morrison was born in Tama county, Iowa, Sept. 19th, 1871, but had spent a large part of her life in Gordon, where she was well known and where she will be greatly missed by everyone, for all were her friends because she was a friend to everyone. A most beautiful and fitting testimony to the genuineness of her Christian character is found in the fact that during her lifetime she was constantly pointed to as a model of Christian womanhood. Quiet and unobtrusive in manner, she stole her way into other hearts like a sunbeam, for she carried sunshine and brightness wherever she went.
   A faithful wife and loving mother, she exalted womanhood in the eyes of all who knew her and left a fragrance behind which has sweetened and purified many another life.
   Exceptionally faithful in all her religious duties, she leaves a vacancy in her church home which no one can fill, but which will be a constant reminder to others to so live and labor that of them it may also be truly said, “She hath done what she could.”
   What had been the great sorrow of her life has been changed into a greater joy because of the patient spirit of resignation in which she bore it--the separation from her little daughter--but she had only gone on before to welcome her mother to the beautiful mansions.
   All who knew her unite in heartfelt sympathy with the sorrowing husband and commend him to the loving care of Him who doeth all things well. Only those who have tried know how utterly useless it is to attempt to express in words what we all know her to have been in life and character when she was among us, for only the Divine hand can truly portray her character or fittingly inscribe her epitaph.
   The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, conducted by Rev. Jas. G. Clark.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska,  Sheridan county,   October 17, 1902]
   Nora M.McNamee, daughter of G.B. and Nancy McNamee, died on the 8th inst. of typhoid fever, aged 15 years. This makes four children of Mr. and Mrs. McNamee who have died of typhoid fever, all in the space of four years.

1903--transcribed by Helen Selee

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, (Sheridan county), Nebraska, October 9, 1903]
Died: On October 2, 1903, of a complication of liver and stomach troubles, Charles E. Hoffman. The deceased was born in Switzerland in May 1858 and came to the United States with his parents in 1871, first landing in New York. Soon after they moved to Elgin, Illinois, thence to Madison this state, and he came to Gordon in 1885 and started a drug store which business he has been conducting in Gordon most of the time since. On February 7, 1886, he was married to Miss Lizzie Rains to which union was born two sons, Earl and Fred. His wife, two sons, mother and a brother survive him. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and was buried with the honors of that order. The funeral services took place in the Presbyterian church on Sunday, October 4th, in the presence of a large concourse of people and were conducted by Rev. J.A. Scamahorn. The services were concluded at the grave, by the imposing ceremonies of the Masonic lodge, where the grave had been beautifully decorated by the members of that order.  Mrs. Hoffman will continue the drug business and the other lines in connection with it, and respectfully solicits your patronage.
[* Note found later in the paper, but are connected to the above.: Julius Hoffman and his mother, aged 80 years, the brother and mother of C.E. Hoffman, were in Gordon last week. They reside in Madison, Nebraska.]

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon (Sheridan county), Nebraska, October 1, 1903]
Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Fred Feldhahn, living about seven miles northwest of Hay Springs, met her death in a dreadful manner. The particulars of the Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Fred Feldhahn, living about seven miles northwest of Hay Springs, met her death in a dreadful manner. The particulars of the sad accident, according to our informant, are as follows: Mr. Feldhahn was mowing and being called away from his work by one of his neighbors, he had his wife hold the team. The horses became frightened, started to run, and threw Mrs. Feldhahn in front of the sickle bar. She received injuries about the head, and death ensued almost instantly. The entire community was shocked by the terribly sudden fatality and much sympathy is expressed for Mr. Feldhahn and his motherless girls.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon (Sheridan county), Nebraska, September 25, 1903]
Mrs. Joseph Morrison died last Saturday, Sept. 19, 1903, at the Gordon Hotel, of which her husband is proprietor. She was born in the territory of Dakota April 10, 1870, her father being a Frenchman and early settler in the territory. The remains were interred at the mission on Rosebud Reservation on the following Monday. She leaves a husband and a daughter about one month old.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon (Sheridan county), Nebraska, September 25, 1903]
Frank Skoda died last Friday night at his home in the Bohemian settlement near Rush-ville from stomach and kidney trouble. The funeral was held from the home Sunday at 10 a.m. and the remains interred at Hay Springs.

 [The Gordon Journal, Gordon (Sheridan county), Nebraska, September 25, 1903]
Frank Coombs, a young man who went through Gordon the latter part of last week to Pine Ridge Agency, shot himself at that place Sunday. The reason for the act is given that when he was younger he was struck on the head with a monkey wrench, and at times since has been mentally unbalanced, and at such a time it is supposed the sad affair occurred. His father owns a small ranch south of the ranch of W.A. Denny, and came up here to look after the burial of his son and brought the remains to Gordon Wednesday, and they were interred in the Gordon cemetery Thursday.

 [The Gordon Journal, Gordon (Sheridan county), Nebraska, September 18, 1903]
On Sunday, September 6, 1903, at his home 11 miles east of Gordon, Isaac Liptrap passed from this life at the mature age of 88 years, after an illness of about a week. He has been in northwest Nebraska for many years. Early in life he became a member of the Baptist church. He was born in Augusta county, Virginia, and was married for over 60 years, being the father of 13 children, four of whom survive him with their mother, who is yet living but in poor health. The remains were interred in the Lavaca Cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon (Sheridan county), Nebraska, September 6, 1903]
About seven miles from Hay Springs, the body of an old lady, 65 years old, named Krumel, was found on the prairie in a badly decomposed condition, supposed to have been lifeless for about nine days. Her sons claim that while they were away from the home on Wednesday, she left the house and, supposing that she was at some of the neighbors, they never sought for her until Sunday, and not until Thursday was the body found by one of the sons, who discovered it in a kinds of draw, where he had commenced to mow. The coroner's jury decided that she came to her death from some cause unknown to them.

1904

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, April 8, 1904]
WILLIAM J. LIPTRAP
DIED At his home east of Gordon in the vicinity of Irwin, on April 3, 1904, of paralysis, Wm. J. Liptrap. Mr. Liptrap was born Oct. 11, 1849, and April 11, 1875, was married to Martha R. Hopkins, there being born to their home, seven children--four sons and one daughter now living. The deceased has been in this country many years and is known more or less by the people of Gordon and west Cherry county.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, April 22, 1904]
baby HILLS
The baby of Geo. Hills died yesterday after an illness of about ten days. It has been the intention to hold the funeral services today at 2:00 o clock.

[The Gordon Journal, April 29, 1904]
Card of Thanks. To the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our darling baby, and for the many beautiful floral offerings, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks.
MR. AND MRS. GEO. HILLS AND CHILDREN

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, May 13, 1904]
Mrs. C. K. Traub
Mrs. C. K. Traub died May 10,1904. She was 64 years, 3 months and 1 day old. She had been ailing for several weeks. Christina Hoffman was born in Germany, Feb.10, 1840. In October 1866 she married David Ziegler, who died in March 1871. To them were born three children, Christ, Gottliebe and one who died in infancy. In June 1872, she was married to C.K. Traub. To this union were born five children, three of whom died in infancy. Carl, at the age of 16, died near Gordon. She came to the United States with her husband and family in 1882, and lived near Gordon for nearly 17 years. She was baptized, confirmed and brought up in the Lutheran Church and has always taken a great interest in that church's work. She leaves a sorrowing husband and three children and also several grandchildren, with many friends to mourn her death.

The funeral services were conducted from the M.E. church on Wednesday at 10 o clock a.m. by Rev. J.P. McIntyre. A large number of friends of the deceased and her family were in attendance, many going to the cemetery where the last of the sad ceremonies were said.
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Card of Thanks. The undersigned hereby thank the many friends who so kindly befriended us in our late bereavement by the death of our wife and mother.
C.K. TRAUB, MRS. H. BONAMAN, MRS. LEE FRITZ, W.G. TRAUB

HORACE B. SMITH (1828-1904)
Horace B. Smith was born in Vermont, August 24,1828, and died near Gordon, NE, June 10,1904. He came to New York state with his parents when a small boy, having lived there until 1853, when he went west and settled at Rochelle, Ogle county,Illinois. On Sept. 20, 1854, he was married to Emily Griswold. To this union were born seven sons and two daughters, two boys having died in childhood. All the rest are living; Chas. W., at Gordon,NE; Frank J. at Los Angeles, Calif., Harry C. at Seattle,Washington; Horrace B. at Minneapolis, Minn; Emma F. at Gliden,Iowa; Bert at Ida Grove,Iowa, and Grace G. at Independence, Colo. In 1879 Mr. Smith moved with his family from Illinois to Glidden, Carroll, Co., Iowa. In 1896 he came with his wife to live at his son Charles’ home near Gordon,NE. He also leaves two brothers and one sister who reside in New York state, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted from the home of his son Charles Smth on June 12^th.

BURROUGHS, LUCRETIA
"Gordon [NE] Journal," August 19, 1904
Mrs. Lucretia Burroughs died at eleven o'clock a.m. August 12, 1904.
Mrs. Lucretia Merrill Burroughs was born May 1, 1842 near Columbus, Ohio. Moved to Wisconsin when about twelve years old. there she met and married Mr. John H. Burroughs in 1861. Three children were born unto them, two girls and one boy. The boy and one girl died in youth and the other daughter, Mrs. Jennie Pitman, is still living in Minnesota. Mrs. Burroughs came of a large family, there being five sons and five daughters. Only three of them now remain to mourn her departure. Two brothers in Califonia and a sister in Minnesota.  At the age of sixteen years she was converted and jouined the Baptist church, and has ever lived a faithful and consecrated christian and member of that church until the time of her death. She moved with her husband to Sheridan county in 1889 and lived 12 miles northwest of Gordon where she was instrumental in organizing and maintaning a church. Her husband died at that place September 29, 1897. For the last four years she has lived in Gordon. From the time of her conversion she has been a very active worker on all lines of christian work, but her special field seemed to be in the temperance work. She was prsident of the W. C. T. U. of Omaha, Council Bluffs and other places and was president of that organization at Gordon, where she good work in the suppression of the shisky traffic in the town until her afflictions prevented. She was a very active christian worker and will be greatly missed among us. She had a definite christian experience which always leads to christian activities.  But one of her relatives was present when death came, Charlie Selbig, her grandson. No one could have been more faithful, kind and attentive than he has been to her through this last long illness.   The funeral service was held from the Methodist Episcopal church where a large concourse of people met to show the high regard in which she was held. The W. C. T. U. attended in a body, each carrying a beautiful bouquet which they placed on the casket. The floral decorations were profuse and beautiful. All the Ministers of the village took part in the services, Rev. Wilkinson having charge of the service. She was laid to rest in the Gordon cemetery.
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[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, August 19, 1904]
OBITUARY
Mrs. Lucretia Burroughs died in Gordon at 11 a.m. August 12, 1904. Lucretia Merrill was born May 1, 1842 near Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Wisconsin when about 12 years old. There she met and married Mr. John H. Burroughs in 1861. Three children were born to them: two girls and one boy. The boy and one girl died in youth and the other daughter, Mrs. Jennie Pitman, is still living in Minnesota. Mrs. Burroughs came from a large family, there being five sons and five daughters. Only three of them now remain to mourn her departure, two brothers in California and a sister in Minnesota.
At the age of sixteen years, she was converted and joined the Baptist church, and has ever since lived a faithful and consecrated Christian and a member of that church until the time of her death.
She moved with her husband to Sheridan county in 1889 and lived 12 miles northwest of Gordon where she was instrumental in organizing and maintaining a church. Her husband died there September 29, 1897. For the last four years she has lived in Gordon.
From the time of her conversion she has been a very active worker on all lines of Christian work, but her special field seemed to be in the temperance work. She was president of the W.C.T.U. of Omaha, Council Bluffs and other places and was president of that organization at Gordon, where she did good work in the suppression of the whiskey traffic in the town until her afflictions prevented. She was a very active Christian worker and will be greatly missed among us. She had a definite Christian experience which always leads to Christian activities.
But one of her relatives was present when death came; Charley Selbig, her grandson. No one could have been m ore faithful, kind and attentive than he has been to her through this last long illness.
The funeral services were held from the Methodist Episcopal church, where a large concourse of people met to show the high regard in which she was held. The WCTU attended in a body, each carrying a beautiful bouquet which they placed on the casket. The floral decorations were profuse and beautiful. All the ministers of the village took part in the services, Rev. Wilkinson having charge of the service. She was laid to rest in the Gordon cemetery.

SAMUEL DAVID HOYT (1892-1904)
Samuel David Hoyt, who was born on Sept. 2, 1892 in Utah, and died in Gordon, NE on May 20,1904, after a lingering illness of several months. He was brought to Gordon when about six months old and there are many around here but what knew Sammy Hoyt. His troubles the past year were many. As most of our readers know, disease of one leg resulted in its amputation. After he had fully recovered from that, other diseased conditions set up and for the past four months he had been in pain most of the time, gradually getting weaker. Many things were done with the hope of getting relief and cure, but with no success. The boy's suffering was a great trial for his parents, but it is over now. We extend our sympathy to the parents in their afflictions past and present.

LOOMER, BERT
"Gordon [NE] Journal," September 30, 1904
News reached here Wednesday that Bert Loomer had passed away that morning.
The deceased formerly lived in this vicinity and was well known to the old settlers. For several years past he has resided at Merriman being engaged in the Livery Barn business. Several weeks ago he was stricken with typhoid fever which was the cause of his death. His body was brought to Gordon. Interment made in the cemetery south of town, Thursday afternoon. Rev. Stanhope officiating in the last sad rites. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved wife and children.
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BAYLIFF, MRS. BERT (nee GREEN)
"Gordon [NE] Journal," October 21, 1904
Dies after two Months of Suffering
When the announcement of the death of Mrs. Bert Bayliff was made last Saturday it came as a shock to all who knew her. She was not well for the past two months and went to Council Bluffs Oct. 5th in company with her sister, Mrs. Dickinson, who was a constant companion to the end. In order to gain relief an operation was resorted to on Monday, from the shock of which she rallied but a hemmorhage set in and death came ten minutes past three Friday morning. Mr. Bayliff left for her bedside Friday morning but was intercepted at Norfolk by a telegram announcing the arrival of death's messenger. Mrs. Bayliff was born at Joliet, Illinois, November 11, 1874, thus being at the time of her death 29 years, 11 months and 2 days old. In 1879 she moved to Council Bluffs with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Green where she resided up to five years ago, when she came to Merriman, Nebraska.  On Dec. 17, 1902 she was joined in marriage to Mr. Bert Bayliff since which time they have resided in Gordon. She leaves a husband and daughter to mourn her loss. Her remains were brought here Suday and services held at the home after which interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.  The "Journal" joins with a vast number of friends in sympathy for the bereaved husband and daughter. DOD: October 13, 1904.
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GREGORY, SAMUEL
"Gordon [NE] Journal," October 21, 1904
Samuel Gregory, who went down to Omaha to be operated upon, died last Saturday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. He had gone to St. Joseph's Hospital the Wednesday previous and underwent the operation at 10 o'clock Saturday morning but was unable to survive the shock. He was buried in Omaha Sunday afternoon at 5:30, the Masons being in charge. He was a member of Arana Lodge No. 195 at Gordon and in good standing. The Masons here held memorial services in his honor Monday evening and adopted resolutions of condolence which will appear in the next issue.
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[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, March 30, 1905]
OBITUARY FOR E. WALLS
Elza Walls was born in Indiana Jan. 15, 1824, and was married to Miss Sarah Hughes on Aug. 11, 1842, [and died Thursday, Mar. 30, 1905 in Gordon, Nebr.]   To this union were born six children; four boys and two girls. He leaves his wife and three children to mourn his loss. The children living are Solomon, Josiah and Anna Arobella Osborne. The deceased are James W. Samuel and Angelene Dickinson.  He united with the M.E. Church when 17 years of age and remained a faithful member until his death. He was an official member of the church most of his life; was made a trustee of the First M.E. church in Gordon at its organization on the second Sunday of May 1884, and was continued a trustee until his death.  Mr. Walls enlisted in the service of his country on Oct. 9, 1861 in the 43rd Regiment, Indian Vol. Infantry, and was appointed Orderly Sergeant. For meritorious service and bravery, he was commissioned 1st Lieutenant.   He moved with his family to Sheridan county in 1884 and was a continuous resident up to the time of his death. He was twice elected to service as county commissioner of the First District and made a reputation for honesty and upright dealings that any man could be proud of. The above is a partial record of the life of Elza Walls.  He was a great sufferer during his long illness, but bore it all with true Christian fortitude, never complaining, always having a kind word and pleasant for those about him.  He was a man among men, a gentleman of the highest type, and his conversation was elevating and pure. He was a kind and loving husband, an indulgent father and a patriotic citizen of the bravest order, an honest and faithful officer; and it can truly be said by one who knew him well that the world is better for his having lived in it. 
Card of Thanks: We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for the kind aid and sympathy rendered during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father.
Sarah Walls and children.

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REV. JOHN HAMPTON HORNER
Rev. John Hampton Horner was born November 1st 1837 in Johnson County, Missouri and died near Gordon Neb. April 4th 1911, aged 73 years, 5 months and 3 days. He was ordained to the gospel ministry at Bethel Baptist Church in Missouri, Jan. 10, 1863. He emigrated to Illinois in the same year and moved to Madison, Neb. in March 1886 and came to Gordon in May 1887. The widow and 7 children are left to mourn their loss. Four of the children were present at the funeral, Mrs. Horner not being able to attend on account of ill health.
Submitter's Note: He must be buried there (Gordon) as well, along with his wife Sarah Kirby Horner and a daughter named Maggie. Source unknown.
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BROOKS, MRS. KATE DEAN
"Cody Cowboy," January 8, 1923
Mrs. Kate Dean Brooks, a former resident of Rushville and a pioneer settler of Sheridan County, Nebraska, passed to her reward at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. J. C. Hutzel, at Crawford, Nebraska on Monday evening, October 22, 1923, at the ripe age of 85 years, 9 months, and 21 days. She was born at Kingstown, Canada, on January 1, 1838 and came to Rochester, New York, when she was 14 years old and later went to Michigan City, Indiana, where in 1865 she was united in marriage to the late Lorain E. Brooks, who in later years was County Judge of Sheridan County, Nebraska. Unto this union were born four children, namely - Arthur D., Harry L., James B., and Mrs. Bessie M. Hutzel. Harry preceded his mother in death several years. Late in the sixties she, with her husband, moved to Laporte, Indiana, where they resided until the summer of 1886 when they moved to Sheridan County, Nebraska, where she resided until the death of her husbancd in January, 1896. Since then she had principally made her home with her children and on a homestead in Cherry County. She was among the pioneer settlers of Sheridan County. Settling at first on White Clay several miles northwest of Rushville where subsequently they filed on a homestead entry and lived there until Mr. Brooks was elected County Judge, when they came to Rushville. Mrs. Brooks was a good woman, industrious and hard working in her younger days. A life long member of the Church and by her exemplary walks and obliging disposition won the esteem and good will of all who knew her. Beside her three surviving children she leaves to mourn her going ten grand children and three great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Moriah Carrol and Ms. Anna Plant, both of Detroit, Michigan. The body was brought here from Crawford on Thursday morning following her decease and the funeral services took place in the Methodist Church in the afternoon, the pastor having charge, assisted by Rev. Gammon, a former pastor. Several of the old time settlers were present to pay their respects to one of their early comrades. Burial took place in the family lot in Fairview Cemetery, beside loved ones. The children have the sympathy of the entire community in the time of their bereavement. - Rushville Recorder.
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[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, January 12, 1928]
ANNA ELIZABETH GARDNER 1920-1928
Anna Elizabeth Gardner, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Gardner, was born at Gordon on the 8th day of December 1920, and departed this life on the 5th day of January, 1928, at the home of her parents. Death was seemingly caused by an influenza condition which developed into pneumonia.  She leaves to mourn her early demise, her father and mother, one sister, two brothers, and her grandparents on both sides of the family. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. C.L. Shelby and were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beckman on Pole Creek. Interment was made in the Lavaca Cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, January 19, 1928]
HARRIET L. BOWERS PERRIN 1857-1928
Harriet L. Bowers was born in Corning, Shenango county, New York, March 10, 1857, and departed this life at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. J.A. Jennings, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, at 9:20 p.m. on January 7, 1928, having reached the age of 70 years, nine moths and 28 days.  Deceased was united in marriage to Mr. Samuel D. Perrin in Bloomington, Wisc. on April 17, 1877, and to this union were born two children, Mrs. Lura Z. Perry, of this city (Gordon), and Mr. LeRoy D. Perrin of Whitman, Nebr.   Mr. and Mrs. Perrin came west and settled on a farm near Gordon, Nebr. some 40 years ago, and after spending some 10 years in the business of farming moved into Gordon where they have since resided.  Mrs. Perrin had not been in the best of health for some years and it was thought that a change of climate might be beneficial, hence she with her husband left for Cottage Grove, Oregon, on October 20th, last year, where they made their home up to the hour of Mrs. Perrin's death. Although everything was done by skilled doctors and nurses that could be done and loving care of relatives and friends, the body being too frail to overcome its infirmities, sank to rest while the spirit of our sister returned to God who gave it.  Mrs. Perrin was converted in her youth and united with the Free-Will Baptist Church in which communion she retained her membership to the close of her earthly pilgrimage.  In the earlier years she taught school and worked in a printing establishment in Wisconsin. She was a member of the local chapter of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union society and was ever found on the side of those movements which tend to better the moral and spiritual condition of the race, though never in a conspicuous manner. She was of a retiring disposition, one who loved the quiet of her home but ever ready to respond to the call of the sick and needy. Her place in the home will not be filled by any other, hence the deepest sympathy is widely expressed on behalf of those who today mourn her departure, namely: The husband, son and daughter, already referred to in this obituary, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, besides other sorrowing relatives and friends.  Funeral services were conducted in the Perrin home in Gordon Sunday afternoon, January 15th, 1928, at two o clock by Rev. Jesse A. Monkman, in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing relatives, friends and neighbors.  These, along with the many contributions of beautiful flowers testified unmistakably to the high esteem with which the departed was held by her many relatives and friends. After the services were ended, the funeral cortege proceeded to the beautiful Gordon cemetery, where the body of this good mother was with gentle and kindly hands laid to rest to await the resurrection morning.

Sleep thy last sleep, free from pain and sorrow,
Rest where none weep, till the eternal morrow;
Tho dark waves roll over the silent river,
Thy fainting soul, Jesus can deliver.
Life s dream is past, all its sin and sadness,
Brightly at last dawns the day of gladness;
Under thy sod, earth receive our treasure,
To rest in God, waiting all His pleasure.
Tho we may mourn those in life the dearest,
They shall return, Christ, when Thou appearest!
Soon shall thy voice comfort those now weeping,
Bidding rejoice, all in Jesus sleeping.
Mother, dear Mother, in my Father s keeping
We will rejoice in the midst of weeping.
Tho for a while we are called to sever,
Oh! happy thought, then with thee forever.

 [The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, February 2, 1928]
MRS. W. M. HARNAN DIES 1928
Mrs. W. M. Harnan passed away at her home in Gordon on last Tuesday evening, after having been confined to her bed for about five days with bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Harnan had been and is yet quite ill with a complication of flue and pneumonia and Mrs. Harnan had been taking care of him, when she was stricken. Everything was done for her but it was of no avail.  The funeral services are being held from the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon. Due to his illness, Mr. Harnan will be unable to attend. The Journal will have an obituary of Mrs. Harnan in next week's issue.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, February 9, 1928]
MRS. W. M. HARNAN 1874-1928
Mary M. Russell Harnan was born at Whiting, Iowa, on November 24th, 1874 and passed away at her home in Gordon on January 31st, 1928, at the age of fifty-three years, two months and seven days.  At the age of sixteen she came to Cherry County, Nebraska, with her parents where she grew to womanhood. On December 27th, 1900, she was united in marriage to William M. Harnan. They made their home on their ranch south of Cody where they lived and built up extensive ranch interests until coming to Gordon to make their home in July 1924.  She leaves to mourn her loss her husband; mother, Mrs. E.J. Russell of Cody; two brothers, Albert Russell of Cody and George Russell of Maywood, Nebraska.  Mrs. Harnan was a woman of strong character, a fine neighbor and a true friend. She was of a very quiet disposition, always friendly and most loyal to those near and dear to her. Her last care and thought for her husband, whose illness preceded hers, was most touching. She had made a host of friends since coming to Gordon, who mourn with him at her sudden passing.  The funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon, February 2, 1928, by Rev. C.L. Shelby, and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, February 16, 1928]
Mr. Pete Larsen Dies at Long Beach, Calif.
Mr. Pete Larsen, old Gordon resident and pioneer of this locality, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 1928, at Long Beach, California. He and his wife had been there five weeks, where he had gone in search of relief from a complication of diseases. Mr. Larsen is the husband of the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Russell. The body will arrive here Friday morning and the funeral services will be conducted here, altho the time of the service cannot be announced at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Larsen have resided in Calgary, Canada, for several years also. Mr. Larsen was a brother of Mr. Charles Larsen, of Eli, Nebraska.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, February 23, 1928]
PETER LARSEN 1862-1928
Peter Larsen was born in Waupaca, Wisc., on October 3, 1862, and passed away February 12, 1928, in Long Beach, Calif., at the age of 65 years, 4 months, and 9 days.  He came to Gordon in the Spring of 1885 and resided in the vicinity of Gordon until he was united in marriage to Ora E. Russell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Russell. They then went to Merriman where they lived on their ranch north of Merriman.  In the spring of 1912, they moved to Calgary, Canada, where he engaged in extensive raising of grain and live stock. They resided there until about six weeks before his death when they went to Long Beach, Calif. in hope that the change of climate might help him.  He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Ora E. Larsen, his daughter, Hazelfern, two sisters and two brothers. Mr. Larsen was a man of strong character, a devoted husband and father, a fine neighbor and a true friend. He was a member of the M.W.A. and the Masonic Lodge.   Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon, Febr. 19, 1928, by Rev. C.L. Shelby and interment made in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, February 23, 1928]
MOODY BABY DIES 1928-1928
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Moody lost a baby son last Monday, the infant living only ten minutes. Brief funeral services were held at the cemetery Wednesday morning, the Rev. J.A. Monkman officiating.  Mr. and Mrs. Moody are living on the John Perreten farm.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the friends who extended sympathy and help at the time of the loss of our little son.
-Mr. and Mrs. Jas. D. Moody

SIDNEY SMITH DAVIS 1855-1928
Sidney Smith Davis was born near Columbus, Bartholomew county, Indiana, May 22, 1855. He was the eldest child of Moses and Elizabeth Davis. When the boy was about thirteen, his father, who served our country thru the Civil War, died, leaving the mother with seven children. The burden of helping his mother care for the younger brothers and sisters in the home was accepted and cheerfully carried by the eldest son. He remained in the home until the youngest child was nearly grown.  At the age of 29 years he was married to Dalila Jane Moss. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive. They are W.A. Davis, of near Clinton, Nebr., with whom he has made his home; Mrs. C.L. Hopper, of Rushville, Nebr., Jesse R. Davis, Superintendent of Schools of Clay City, Ind., and Joseph Melvin Davis, Principal of the Clinton school. He leaves also seven grandchildren.  Mr. Davis became a Christian and united with the church early in life under the influence of Godly parents. He grew in grace and knowledge by studying his Bible constantly. Bible study became a life-long habit, and he was happiest when revealing to others the wonderful truths which he found in God s Word. He spent the best years of his life in the Gospel ministry, being at the time of his death an ordained minister of the Regular Baptist Church, taking an active part in their last Association.   In addition to the children mentioned, three brothers and a sister in Indiana are mourning today the loss of a true elder brother. A host of friends in this county helped to gladden his last hours by loving words and kinds ministrations. His mind remained clear to the last moment and with a smile and a farewell wave of the hand, he crossed the bar at 6:05 p.m., Febr. 20, 1928. His age was 72 years, 8 months and 29 days.  The funeral services were conducted from the First Methodist Episcopal church in Gordon, Wednesday afternoon, Febr. 22nd, being conducted by Reverend Jesse A. Monkman, and interment made in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, March 1, 1928]
ANDREW DOMBALO ????-1928
Andrew Dombalo, of Manderson, S.D., died on Friday, Febr. 24th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Jones at Gordon. Interment was made in the Gordon cemetery with Rev. J.A. Monkman of the Methodist church officiating.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, March 29, 1928]
MRS. MIMA TAYLOR DIES ????-1928
Mrs. Mima Taylor died at her home in Gordon Thursday noon after a long illness. As the Journal goes to press, funeral arrangements have not been completed.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, April 5, 1928]
SARAH J. TAYLOR 1866-1928
Sarah J. Markhart was born in Mansfield, Ohio, June 3rd, 1866 and departed this life from her home in Gordon, Nebr. Thursday, March 29th, 1928, at 12:20 p.m., having attained the age of 61 years, 9 months and 26 days.  At the age of 13 years, she moved with her parents to Emporia, Kansas where (some years later in the same city) she was united in marriage to Mr. Herbert A. Taylor of Kearney, Nebr., with whom she moved to said state and in which state she lived the balance of her earthly life, the last ten years being spent in Gordon.  Mrs. Taylor was the mother of four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whom were at their mother s bedside at the hour of her departure. These are: Clarence E. of Batesland, S.D., J.Frank and Alta E. of Gordon, and Ruth E. of Sioux City, Iowa. These with six grand-children and an only sister who resides in Bellingham, Washington, are the only immediate relatives of the deceased who survive, the husband and father having departed this life some years ago.  Mrs. Taylor united with the First Methodist Episcopal church of Gordon during the year 1921 under the pastorate of Rev. J.M. Wingett.  Mrs. Taylor was a kind neighbor, a loving and devoted wife and mother, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but especially by those of her own household to whom she was so lovingly and sincerely devoted. During her last months which for the most part were full of much pain and suffering, she was ever kind and extremely patient and quite frequently assured the writer of this sketch, and others, of her readiness and willingness to go to that better country where sickness and death are forever unknown.  The sympathy of the community is with the sorrowing relatives in this hour of their loneliness and grief.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, April 26, 1928]
FRANK SCHRADER DIES SUDDENLY
Frank Schrader was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning. He had been around the evening before but after going to sleep died of heart trouble. Mr. Schrader was the mail carrier on the Hinchley Route. He was raised in this community and had a large number of friends. Formerly, he had farmed south of Gordon but he quit about ten years ago and since then had made his home in Gordon. He had accumulated some property and was always honorable in all his business dealings.  The funeral is to be held from the home in Gordon on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o clock. Rev. C.L. Shelby will be in charge of the services.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, May 3, 1928]
FRANK SCHRADER 1876-1928
Frank Schrader was born April 16, 1876 in Indiana and passed away peacefully at his home in Gordon, Nebr. April 25, 1928, at the age of 52 years and 9 days. Heart failure was the cause of death.  He was united in marriage to Lizzie Gehrig April 7, 1902, and to this union were born four children, Mrs. Edna Fuchser, Grace, Bert and Bennie, all of Gordon. Besides these, his widow and four sisters and one brother survive.  Mr. Schrader has carried mail on the Hinchley route for the past eight years and has been a conscientious public official. He has a large acquaintance and numbered his friends in all walks of life. The funeral services were held from the residence, Rev. C.L. Shelby delivering the address. The local I.O.O.F. Lodge, of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the service. Interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, May 17, 1928]
Andrew Nielsen was born in Sleswig, Denmark, on January 21, 1859 and departed this life on Tuesday morning, May 8, 1928, at the home of his brother, Andy P. Nielsen at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 16 days.  In infancy he was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran Church which was his faith unto death. In 1862 he immigrated to this country, settling in Cherry county of this state. It was here that in the year of 1885 that he took up a homestead near Soudan, where he made his home until 3 years ago when he rented it out on account of ill health.  He leaves to mourn his departure one brother, Andy P. Nielsen, two sisters, Mrs. Ole Peterson and Mrs. H. Christiansen, all of Gordon, Nebr., and a number of nieces and nephews.  The funeral services were conducted from the Nielsen home, six miles southeast of Gordon on Thursday afternoon of May 10th, at 3 p.m. by the Rev. H.M. Roth, and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, May 17, 1928]
CALEB WILLIAMS DIES FROM AUTOMOBILE INJURIES
Caleb E. Williams, an old settler of this county, died Sunday morning from injuries received when run down by an automobile driven by Lewis Wade. The accident occurred near White Clay Saturday afternoon. Both of Mr. Williams legs were broken and he suffered internal injuries.

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September

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska (Sheridan county), September 11, 1928]
Catharine Elizabeth King Beckwith
Catharine Elizabeth King was born in McKane county, Pa., July 27, 1841, and passed away at Neligh, Nebraska, Thursday, Sept. 6^th, 1928. On February 13, 1859, she was married to Daniel E. Beckwith and lived at Smithport until after the Civil War, in which her husband had enlisted early on.  During that trying period, she cared for two children while her husband was absent. At one time her husband was dangerously ill in a Washington army hospital, but she went to him and nursed him back to health. After the war, she and her husband came west and located near Fremont, but in 1872, they went to Antelope County where they lived the remainder of their lives. As pioneers in Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith saw many hardships, but they were always willing to lend a helping hand to others and they were loved and respected by all who knew them. Mrs. Beckwith was a regular student of the Bible and was an active church worker. As her busy life came near its end, she was prepared for it and accepted suffering with a smile. She leaves to mourn her passing, seven children: Mrs. Ed Hall, Neligh; Harry Beckwith, Neligh; Ed Beckwith, Neligh; Fred Beckwith, Emmet; L.A. Beckwith, Gordon; Clyde Beckwith, Crawford; and Roy Beckwith, Alliance. Her funeral was widely attended and gifts of flowers was profuse.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska (Sheridan county), September 18, 1928]
DIED [Isaac Liptrap]
On Sunday, September 6, 1928, at his home 11 miles east of Gordon, Isaac Liptrap passed from this life at the mature age of 88 years, after an illness of about a week. He has been in northwest Nebraska for many years. Early in life he became a member of the Baptist church. He was born in Augusta county, Virginia, and was married for over 60 years, being the father of 13 children, four of whom survive him with their mother, who is yet living but in poor health. The remains were interred in the Lavaca Cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Nebraska (Sheridan county), September 20, 1928]
The eighteen month old baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coon fell into a shallow basin of water around a well at their farm home north of Gordon on Friday about noon and was drowned. The recent rains had filled the basin with water. The mother thought the bay was with the father and was not alarmed over its absence. It is, indeed, a sad occurrence, and the parents have the sympathy of their neighbors and friends in the loss of their little one. Doris Marie Coon was born February 13, 1927, and died September 14, 1928, aged one year 7 months and one day. She leaves to mourn her loss, her parents, one brother and sister, grandparents and a host of relatives. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian Church of Gordon Sunday afternoon by Rev. C.L. Shelby and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.

 [The Gordon, Nebraska, Journal, (Sheridan county), Sept. 20, 1928]
Catharine Elizabeth King was born in McKane county, Pa., July 27, 1841, and passed away at Neligh, Nebraska, Thursday, Sept. 6th, 1928. On February 13, 1859, she was married to Daniel E. Beckwith and lived at Smithport until after the Civil War, in which her husbeded her in death. Surviving her are her sister, Mrs. Case, a brother, Ralph A. Baker of Valentine, and many cherished nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Gordon cemetery.

 [The Gordon Journal, Gordon, (Sheridan county), Nebraska, October 1, 1928]
Pearl Irene Jelinek. Pearl Irene, the 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Jelinek, was drowned in a water tank at the family home near Albany on last Saturday afternoon. The little one, with other children, was playing around the tank, and although the older children ran to the house to get help, the baby was dead when rescued. This is the second fatality in this neighborhood by drowning, both children being about the same age. Pearl Irene was born March 19, 1927, and died September 27, 1928, aged one year, seven months and 8 days. She leaves to mourn her untimely passing, her parents, one brother and one sister. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their neighbors and friends over the loss of their little one. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Presbyterian church by Rev. C.L. Shelby and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon (Sheridan county), Nebraska, October 1, 1928]
Mrs. Anna Gehrig. Anna (Biger) Gehrig was born in Switzerland September 24, 1840 and departed this life in Gordon September 28, 1928, aged 88 years and 4 days. At the age of 23 years, she was united in marriage to Fred Gehrig and to this union were born five children: Godfred, Adolph, Mrs. Eliza Schrader, Lazetta, and one little girl who departed this life in infancy. Her husband preceded her in death in the year 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Gehrig came from Switzerland to the United States in 1885, settling in the vicinity of Yutan, Nebr., where they remained for four years, after which they moved near Gordon where they lived until about 23 years ago. Then they moved to Gordon where they lived until death. Sister Gehrig was converted to Christ-ianity about 21 years ago and ever afterward lived a very devoted Christian life. Besides her four children, she leaves seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and many friends to mourn her departure. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church last Sunday afternoon, Rev. H.M. Roth being in charge, and interment made in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, (Sheridan county), Nebraska, October 11, 1928]
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Goranson was born to them two weeks ago and lived but a few moments. The funeral services were held from the home of Mrs. Fanny Monroe on Friday with Rev. H.M. Roth in charge and burial was made in the Gordon cemetery. The sympathy of their many friends goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Goranson in their sad hour.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon (Sheridan county), Nebraska, ?Oct 21, 1928?]
A tragedy at White Clay lake Sunday noon snuffed out the life of Wayne Buster Divan, 21. Divan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Divan Sr., of north of Gordon, was riding on a surf board drawn by a motor boat piloted by Pat Strasburger. It is believed that the youth struck his head when he fell from the board. Strasburger immediately circled back to the spot and dived into the lake in the futile attempt to rescue his friend. Other members of the party, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Piper, John Andersen and Vesta DeWolfe were watching from the bank. The Rushville, Gordon and Hay Springs fire departments were summoned about 12:15 p.m. to aid in recovering the body. A fleet of motor boats equipped with grappling hooks dragged the lake repeatedly but were unsuccessful. The body was recovered about 6:30 p.m. when the state seine was brought from Valentine and put into service. Wayne was discharged from the Navy in May after serving two years, five months and 23 days. He arrived home in June. Funeral services will be conducted from Our Savior s Lutheran church at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.

November

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, December 6, 1928]
James Vollintine: James Henry Vollintine, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vollintine, was born on December 28, 1920, and departed this life December 4, 1928, death coming after a two weeks illness with pneumonia. Jimmy, as he was known, had been in bad health much of the time since birth but he bore his suffering bravely and had a smile for all. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving father, mother and grandmother, six brothers: Edward of Salem, Nebr.; Frank of Ft. Worth, Tex.; and Lewis, LeRoy, Joel and Woodrow of Gordon; and two sisters, Elizabeth and Amy. One brother, Charles, preceded him in death. He also leaves a host of friends and playmates who greatly miss him. The funeral services will be conducted at ten o clock Friday morning, Dec. 7, at Newman Chapel, with Rev. A.L, Hutton in charge.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, December 6, 1928]
Martin Hansen: Martin Hansen was born October 27, 1877 in Denmark and departed this life December 3, 1928, at his home in Gordon, Nebraska, aged 51 years, 1 month and 16 days. Mr. Hansen came to this country with his parents when about 12 years of age and has lived in Gordon and vicinity ever since. He was united in marriage with Mamie Johnson on January 14, 1908, and to this union were born seven children; two boys and five girls. Mr. Hansen was converted to Christianity early in life. He was a loving husband and a very devoted father, his great ambition being to educate and properly raise his children.

Mr. Hansen was very well read and was quite a student of public affairs. He was especially interested in matters of interest to farmers and stockmen and it was his belief that through the co-operation of the farmers themselves would come the solution of their problems. He was very public spirited and had a wide acquaintance, and he now will be greatly missed.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and children, and many friends. His mother and father preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted from the Church of God on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 5, 1928 with Rev. A.L. Hutton in charge. Interment was made in Gordon cemetery.

1929--transcribed by Helen Selee

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, January 24, 1929]
Betty May Shelly, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shelly, passed away at 10 a.m. Monday, January 21, 1929. She is one of the twins born on Dec. 23, 1928. The cause of her death was congested lungs and a weak heart. She leaves to mourn her death her father and mother, two sisters, Jeanette and Mary Belle, two brothers, Maurice and her twin Bobby Ray. The funeral service was held Tuesday morning from the home and burial was in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, January 24, 1929.]
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Hatten of Merriman, passed away at the Fred Tranmer home last Wednesday night. The little body was laid to rest at Center on Thursday of last week.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, January 24, 1929.]
Sarah M. Buchanan. Sarah Martha Sharp was born in Lincolnshire, England, on February 9, 1854, and passed away at Gordon, Nebraska, on January 18, 1929.  At the age of 14 she came with other members of her family to this country and settled on a farm near Council Bluffs, Iowa.  In 1887 she was united in marriage to John N. Buchanan in Douglas, Wyoming, and moved to Hot Springs, S.D. in 1890, where she lived until six years ago when she left to make her home with her daughters.  She united with the Baptist church in her young womanhood and ??? @Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska ??? ....

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, January 24, 1929.]
OBITUARIES

Elmer Earl Smith. Elmer E. Smith was born on May 15th, 1896 at Bethany, Ill., and passed away at his home in Gordon on January 20th, 1929, as a result of disability incurred while a soldier in the United States Army during the World War. On November 10, 1918 he was united in marriage to Edith McKnight at Hot Springs, S.D.,   and to this union one daughter, Jean, was born, who with the widow survives.   Mr. Smith enlisted in the Army in 1917 in the South Dakota Cavalry and went with his regiment to Camp Cody, N.M. where he was transferred later to the 109th Ammunition Train. While there he was taken down with the flu and upon recovery, he was left with a severe heart affliction, which eventually caused his death. He was discharged from the Army on a surgeon s certificate of disability.  He came to Gordon in 1924 from Hot Springs and was employed as a barber here until he was forced to quit work last October.   Elmer Smith was of a genial disposition and was loved by all who came in contact with him. For years he has courageously fought his affliction and through it all has maintained a cheerful disposition and has always been proud of the fact that he served his country in time of need, even though he has lost his health in doing so. He was active in community affairs, having managed the Gordon baseball team at various times. He was a member of the American Legion and was also very active in the work of the Odd Fellow Lodge.  Funeral services were conducted from the home on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Shelby delivering the address. The services were under the supervision of the local Odd Fellow lodge, and the pall-bearers were selected from both the Odd Fellows was a charter member of the Baptist church of Hot Springs. Her s was a truly beautiful Christian character, and she lived a life of sacrifice for and devotion to her family. For the past seven years she had been a patient sufferer from arthritis, but she was sustained by her deep faith in God. Her cheerful, uncomplaining outlook on life made her beloved by all who knew her.  She will always be remembered for her unusual intellect and remarkable interest in world affairs.  Her husband preceded her in death in 1906. There are left to mourn her loss one son, N.C. Buchanan of Lincoln, Nebr.; two daughters, Mrs. J.H. Holden of Gordon and Mrs. C.W. Andrews of Deadwood, S.D.; a brother, J.S. Sharp of McClelland, Iowa, and a sister, Mrs. E.M. Turner of Greeley, Colo. She passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Holden. Services were held at the United Brethren church at Hot Springs, at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, and she was laid to rest beside her husband in Evergreen cemetery at that place.  Beautiful floral offerings were sent by friends in Gordon and Hot Springs.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, January 3, 1929]
W.E. BROWN PASSES AWAY
Gene Brown, well known Gordon businessman, passed away Sunday evening after an extended illness. Mr. Brown had been in poor health for some time, but his going was a distinct shock.  For many years Mr. Brown was vice president of the First National Bank, retiring a few years ago to take up insurance work. He was of a cheerful disposition, always obliging and numbered his friends only by his acquaintances. He was prominent in lodge circles and was never too busy to lend a helping hand. Throughout his illness he was cheerful and uncomplaining. He leaves a place which will be hard to fill.

WALTER EUGENE BROWN
Walter Eugene Brown was born at Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 16, 1876, moving to Chadron in September of 1885. In the year 1902 he secured employment in the First National Bank of Gordon where he remained until 1926, having served in various capacities, retiring as Vice President of that institution, following which he entered into business for himself in which he was engaged at the time of his death on December 30, 1928. He was married to Ruth H. Crowder of Sullivan, Indiana, on July 25, 1906, to which union was born a daughter, Prudence LaDora. Both the wife and daughter survive him. He is also survived by four brothers and three sisters, as follows: Ada B. Cook of Douglas, Wyoming; James A. Brown of Omaha; William G. Brown and Charles E. Brown of Sidney, Nebr.; Jeanette A. McCarthy of Casper, Wyoming; LaDora E. Shipp of Midwest, Wyoming; and Paul E. Brown of Ithaca, N.Y.  The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church, the Reverends H. Clare Welker of Sidney, and C. Levi Shelby of Gordon officiating and interment was made in the City [Gordon] Cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, May 2, 1929]
Mrs. George Tausan, formerly Ellen Michaelson, was born in Nerstrand at Stavanger, Norway, on January 27, 1859 and departed this life at her home in Gordon on the morning of April 29, 1929, at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 2 days. She grew to womanhood in the town of her birth. It was here that she was united in marriage to George Nikolai Tausan on April 3, 1880. In 1882 the family came to American settling at Roland, Iowa. After a period of five years, the family came to Sheridan county, taking up a homestead 7 ½ miles north of Gordon. Here they were pioneers in building up this country, going through trials and hardships that they might give their children a good start. In the spring of 1920 they retired to Gordon, where they were living at the time of her death. Her entire life was that of a loving mother and true Christian. She was a diligent hearer of God’s word and was ever ready to help further the kingdom of God. She always sought her soul’s welfare and also that of her family. In this true Christian faith she peacefully fell asleep in Christ. Besides the sorrowing husband, she leaves to mourn her loss four sons, Nels and Carl of Clinton, and Michael and Morton of Gordon. Also one sister and one brother. There are seven grandchildren. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o’clock from the Lutheran church, conducted by her pastor, the Reverend H.M. Roth and her remains were laid to rest in the Gordon cemetery.

[The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, May 2, 1929]
Mrs. L.S. Griffith died suddenly at her home in Gordon Monday night, death coming to her while she was asleep and without pain or suffering. Mrs. Griffith was eighty-seven years old and with her husband had made her home in Gordon for the past twenty years. Her husband has been in ill health for some time, while she had been comparatively well. They had made their home with their daughter, Mrs. C.G. Stubblefield. A brief service was held at the home on Thursday afternoon, with Rev. C.L. Shelby in charge, and she was then taken to her old home at Minier, Ill., for burial

Acy D. Roberts:
Acy D. Roberts was born March 4, 1847 in the state of Indiana, living there until grown, coming to Illinois for a short period. He then located in Iowa near Des Moines, where he met Miss Eveline Short. They were united in marriage in November 1875.  They lived there for 12 years , then moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1887 and stayed there for two years, then settled on a farm near Gordon.  To this union eleven children were born, seven sons and four daughters, five of whom passed on in infancy. One son, John H. Roberts, passed away April 22, 1922, in Red Wood, Calif. Acy Roberts made his home in Gordon and Chadron since the death of his wife on June 6^th, 1922 at the homes of his son A.E. Roberts and daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Brown. He passed away at the home of his daughter May 9^th, 1929 at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 5 days. He leaves to mourn one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Brown, four sons, Charley D. Roberts of Gordon, A.E. and W.C. Roberts of Chadron, and James R. Roberts of Seattle, Washington, also five granddaughters, one grandson and two great-grandsons.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 12^th at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of God with Rev. A.L. Hutton, pastor of the Church of God in charge. Interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.
Source: The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, May 12, 1929

Duane Lawson DeLancey:
Duane Lawson, the younger son of Charles and Orpha DeLancey was born in Brunswick, Nebraska, August 14, 1926, and passed away at the family home in Gordon on May 11, 1929, having attained the age of two years, 8 months and 27 days.  From babyhood Duane had not been robust and consequently the parents had lavished upon him a love that was deep and strong. His delicate health served only to entwine the little life more deeply into the hearts of his parents. In spite of all that loving care could do, the little blossom was plucked while but a bud and taken by the Master to the garden above where it will bloom until the resurrection day.  Those left to mourn his passing are his parents, a brother Robert and a number of other relatives. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, being conducted by Reverend Embree of the Methodist Church and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.
Source: The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, May 12, 1929

JOY WESLEY DOHSE
Joy Wesley Dohse, infant son of Mr. And Mrs. Carl Dohse, was born Sept. 11, 1928, and departed this life May 22, 1929, at the age of 8 months and 11 days. He leaves to mourn his departure a loving father and mother, six brothers, two grandmothers, one grandfather and a host of other relatives and friends.

Marvin L. Trogdon
Marvin Lorenzo Trogdon was born near Merriman January 29, 1925 and departed this life May, 6, 1929 at the age of 14 years, 3 months and 8 days.  His illness was of short duration, being taken suddenly sick Friday and soon becoming unconscious, remaining in this state until his death Monday evening about 7 o’clock. He was rushed to a hospital in Omaha Saturday and put under the best of medical care, but the disease baffled the doctors who stated it was the most peculiar case of its kind that had come under their observation. It was reported to be a sort of sleeping sickness.  Marvin was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Trogdon who live south of Merriman. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and two sisters, Roby, Lawrence, Evelyn and Ruth, all of whom are at home. There are many other near relatives who mourn his loss. Marvin had a host of friends both young and old who will miss his welcome smile, for the little friend is gone. He was a diligent and dependable worker and a boy that took time to spare his mother all the extra steps he could, besides doing his part in the fields with his father and his brothers. He will be greatly missed by the entire community.
Source: The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, May 12, 1929

MRS. WILLIAM ALDER (1872-1929)
Mrs. William Alder of Merriman died at her home on Monday, the funeral being held at Merriman, with burial in Gordon cemetery. Mrs. Alder had lived in Cherry county since 1889 and had a host of old time friends who will mourn her departure. She was born at Blue Ridge, Mo., on Feb. 27,1872, her maiden name being Clara Lillian Sigler. She leaves a husband and six daughters in her immediate family.
Source: The Gordon Journal, Gordon, Sheridan county, Nebraska, June 16, 1929