Tuesday, June 4, 1929

Clearwater Record, June 14, 1929

Addie Belle STEVENS

Addie Belle Stevens was born July 26, 1858 in Mahaska county, Iowa, and departed this life at her home in Clearwater on June 4th, 1929, at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 9 days. In the year of 1871 she moved with her parents from Iowa to Nebraska and located on a homestead 1/2 mile south of Clearwater and from that time until the time of her death she lived in or near Clearwater. On July 13, 1876 she was united in marriage to John Linton Anderson. To them four children were born, three boys and one girl. Cress David Anderson of Clearwater; Lizzie Jessamine Anderson McKim of Opportunity; John Wyle Anderson of Clearwater; and George William Anderson who passed away in infancy. In 1884 her husband was taken from her in death. And on March 30, 1898 she was married to Aaron Hollenback who preceeded her in death November 30, 1927. Mrs. Hollenback passed thru all the hardships of pioneer life and willingly contributed what she could to the upbuilding of the community. And she will be remembered as one of the pioneers who toiled earnestly that this country might develop to the prosperous condition that it is in today. She is survived by her two sons and one daughter; two brothers, Calvin and George Stevens of Clearwater; 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren besides other relatives and friends. Funeral was held at Fraternal Hall. Elder Chas. Sodersten preaching a very interesting and consoling funeral sermon. Interment was made in the cemetery north of town.

Friday, November 28, 1893

Clearwater Message, December 1, 1893

Elias STEVENS

Elias Stevens died at his home in Clearwater village Tuesday, November 28, 1893, in the 75th year of his age. Mr. Stevens was born and raised in Royalton,Windsor Co., Vermont, and was married in 1842. His wife (Sarah Hoskinson) and a family of grown children survive him. In 1871, Mr. Stevens and family came to the then wild west, taking up a homestead on the Clearwater (River?) near this place, when he in common with the other early settlers shared the trials incident to pioneer life. Mr. Stevens was a highly respected citizen, a kind and indulgent husband and father, and one whose loss will be deeply felt. The funeral services were held last Wednesday and were largely attended. Interment was made in the Clearwater cemetery. The family have the sympathy of all.

Thursday, October 19, 1933

Neligh News, Oct 19, 1933, p. 4

George STEVENS

Clearwater- This community was shocked by the death of George Stevens last Thursday afternoon. While not in the best of health, he had been assisting his son Lyle with the work as usual until Thursday afternoon, when he said he did not feel able to go out after the cows in the pasture. Lyle and his step-son went, leaving Mr. Stevens seated on the running board of a car in the yard. Mrs. Stevens, looking out of a window, saw him topple over and he was dead when she reached him, probably from a heart attack. George came to this community with his parents when a small boy and lived here all his life. His wife died many years ago and he had since made his home with his only son.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Christian church, conducted by Elder Charles Sodersten. Burial in the Clearwater Cemetery.