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Married
Loretta Winchester Street
Both buried Custer Center Cemetery, Broken Bow,
Custer County, Nebraska |
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Ulysses Clinton Street was born at Swayzee, Indiana, July 1, 1868, where he lived until 16 years of age. The family moved to Nebraska, settling at Broken Bow in the winter of 1884. He married Loretta Winchester, January 1, 1890. She preceded him in death September 22, 1932. To this union were born four children, Guy, the eldest, now living at Lawrence, Kansas.; Wilda Wantz of Shelby, Nebr.; Alvah E. Street, who died April 20, 1913, and Mary J. Austin now living at San Diego, Calif. At an early date, Mr. Street accepted Christ. He was a member of the United Brethren church of Custer Center, Custer county, Neb. He leaves to mourn his passing, three living children, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Custer
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Mrs. Loretta Street, a former Custer county citizen passed away in Lawrence, Kansas, on September 24, aged 59 years and 7 months. The remains were brought to Broken Bow and funeral services were held at the Custer Center church yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. H. Spracklen of Ord, assisted by Rev. Homer Crosby of Broken Bow. Music was furnished by a quartet consisting of Mrs. Elwood Pelkey, Mrs. Mae Ellison, Ralph Weibusch and Donald Dietz. Interment was in the Custer Center cemetery. Loretta Winchester was born on February 10, 1873, in Clay county, Illinois. In 1887 the family came to Nebraska, eventually locating in northwest Custer county, where she grew to womanhood. On January 1, 1890, she was united in marriage with Ulysses C. Street, to which union were born four children, Guy R. Street and Mary J. Austin of Lawrence, Wilda F. Wantz of near Ord and Alvah E. Street who passed away in 1915. At the age of 14 she became a member of the Baptist denomination, after marriage transferring her membership to the United Brethren church at Custer Center. Later she became a member of the Grace M. E. church of St. Joseph, Mo. In these organizations she found great joy in serving and her work in the choirs here is especially remembered, she being gifted with a sweet soprano voice. She leaves the husband, son and daughters, also some sisters and brothers. Out of town attendants at the services included U. C. Street, Guy Street, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Austin and children and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Neth of Lawrence, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robertson and son of Lincoln; Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Wantz and daughter of Ord.
The Custer County Chief, September 29,
1932 |
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"Guess and Eat." The "Guess and Eat" social at the new depot Friday night was one of the most enjoyable entertainments yet held in Francitas. The large freight room was entirely inadequate to accommodate the crowd which attended and many had to stand on the platform. The night being warm however, the doors were left open and all could hear the delightful program. Mrs. S. C. Holton imported the idea of the social from her Nebraska home and it was most original and enjoyable throughout, the guesses at what would be returned when an order for supper was given, causing much merriment. The bill of fare consisted of 14 dishes all appropriately named, so the initiated said, but no one present could guess all of them. The bill of fare was as follows;
BILL OF FARE Previous to the feast a program of readings and musical selections was given and each number was immensely pleasing, every participant receiving generous applause. J. R. Keig presided in his usual graceful manner. The social was given for the benefit of the church building fund, the supper being donated by the women. A total of $27.50 was raised for the fund. The following appeared on the program: Miss Mae Raines of LaWard, Mr. and Mrs. Street, Misses Esther Stickley, Verna Amsberry, Natalie Young, Marie Richna, Mary Street, Mrs. Scott, Miss Scott, Walter McFeron, R. M. Hayslip, L. V. Quick and some young people from Buhler.
Francitas Bee, January 26, 1911 |
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An oyster supper will be served in the new Dopps building Friday night, the proceeds to be turned into the church building fund. Mrs. Kingham and Mrs. Holton called a meeting Monday night to arrange for the supper. It was decided that following the supper which is from 6 to 8 o'clock, a program will be given. The following committees were appointed: program, R. M. Hayslip, Misses Sylvia Holton and Natalie Young; entertainment: Mr. Willis, Miss Ruth Papineau and Miss Hazel Scott; cashiers: U. C. Street and Mrs. Street.
Francitas Bee, February 9, 1911 |
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The oyster supper Friday night in the new Lubben building was one of the most enjoyable events yet held in Francitas, the large store building being packed to its full capacity. A large number of Blessing and LaWard young folks attended. The supper was given by the ladies in charge of securing funds for the erection of a church. Oysters, caked and buns were served from 6 to 8 o'clock. After supper a most delightful program was rendered, Miss Ruth Papineau presiding. The program consisted of musical selections by Mr. and Mrs. U. C. Street, the Ansley orchestra and some young people of LaWard, a selection by the ladies quartet, a duet by the Misses Natalie Young and Sylvia Holton, and readings by the Misses Mae Raines of LaWard, Natalie Young, Ruth Papineau, Sylvia Holton, R. M. Hayslip, and L. V. Quick and singing and recitations by a number of the little folks. After the program, R. M. Hayslip, in behalf of the ladies, in a few well chosen words thanked the large audience for their attendance and liberal patronage. The ladies took in the neat little sum of $24.10 and after paying all expenses had $14.30 remaining. They now have over $900 raised, and work will commence on the building as soon as possible.
Francitas Bee, March 2, 1911 |
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At the box social given last Saturday night $43.50 was raised with which to buy the lights for the new church, now under course of construction. This sum was derived from the auction sale of boxes of lunch prepared by the women interested in the church. Preceding the auction, a splendid literary and musical program was given, probably more enjoyable than any heretofore carried out in Francitas. This program was prepared by Miss Natalie Young, Mrs. G. J. Phelps and Miss Helen Schwind. It was just long enough, had been edited just enough, and arranged with just that discrimination real artists understand, to be just fine all the way through. To describe the charm of each selection would require a vocabulary surely not expected in a town the age of Francitas. To say Mrs. Phelps reads James Whitcomb Riley so well that the little children's eyes bugged out as she told the bear story and the older folks enjoyed it so thoroughly that the tears filled their eyes, would be inadequately describing the charms of this selection as given by this talented Francitas woman, and yet the same number of words would be needed in telling of the delightfully original way in which Miss Helen Schwind interpreted the same author. Miss Mildred Baer, Miss Elaine Munger, and Miss Zella Kingham, three little girls with their baby talk still one of their charms, with their little recitations were just as sweet as could be, while Miss Mary Street and Ned Young, little older and scarcely larger, in their duet were top notchers. The recitation by Miss Natalie Young was enjoyed thoroughly, as was the duet by Miss Young and Miss Sylvia Holton. Mr. Ralph Hewitt, in the Holy City, was a delight. Mr. Hewitt has a splendid voice, full of good rich music. He was thoroughly enjoyed, and so was the German selection by the Misses Gerhard. For these selections Miss Mary Young played the accompaniment. Following the last number on the program Mrs. Fred Kingham, who presided, turned the meeting over to J. F Willis, who began the auction of the lunch boxes. Many of the boxes were daintily fixed up on the outside while on the inside of all of them were piled fried chicken, cake, sandwiches, or something equally as good. So when Mr. Willis held up the first box and Mr. Phelps thought to get it for a dollar, the crowd got its first idea of the real value of good eats. The box went to ex-Mayor Clark for $1.75. Around that figure most of the boxes sold until the supply was about to give out when the competition became keener. The next to the last box brought an even $4, which was not a surprise when it was learned it had been prepared by Mrs. Mackey, while the last box, prepared by Mrs. Philpott, topped the market at $4.50. These boxes were bid in by the Burditt brothers of northeast of town, who know good "eats" when the see 'em. Incidentally for the large sum realized, as great credit is due Mr. Willis for the way in which he cried the sale as is due the rare discrimination of the Francitas crowd.
Francitas Bee, August 24, 1911 |
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Following Christian Endeavor Sunday evening will be a musical and literary entertainment to which every one is invited. The program will be as follows:
Song, Mr. and Mrs. Street Roscoe Coleman is leader Sunday night and Mrs. Kingham requests that all members be present as there will be a roll call to which responses are to be made by quotations from the Bible. A silver offering will be taken to buy chairs and stands for the church.
Francitas Bee,
November 2, 1911 |
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Believing that it would be to the best interest of the community and of the church, it was decided to vote of the Christian church organization and of the people generally, that the new church be a union church instead of a Christian church. This decision was reached Sunday night following the Sunday morning services at which it was impossible to raise the $2100 necessary to pay off the debt on the building. At that service some $1200 was raised and pledged. Realizing that the remaining debt and the upkeep of the building would be a load entirely too heavy for one congregation in the town to assume, the arrangements above were made. This happy solution of the question was engineered by the Rev. W. A. Boggess state evangelist of the Christian church, the Rev. J. E. Chase and Rev. J. H. Bristor. At the morning service which had been attended as a dedicatory service, Mr. Boggess preached the sermon and he was assisted by Mr. Chase. One of the charming features was the singing by Mrs. H. C. Richmond of Omaha, Neb. At the night service when the church was unionized, Rev. Mr. Bristor preached the sermon and he was followed by addresses by Rev. Chase and Mr. Boggess. It was then unanimously agreed that the church should become a union church. The agreement entered into by the representatives of the various church people of the city, provides that the Christian church organization shall deed to a committee the church property now held in its name, with the following proviso: That whenever an organization desires to withdrew from the union church and establish a separate organization, the property shall revert to the trustees of the Christian church, and if there be no Christian church in Francitas the property is to be deeded to the Texas State Missionary board. It is also agreed that the trustees shall elect a minister subject to the approval of the community, and it is agreed that when the minister is secured other organizations will not encourage separate preaching. When not in use by the community any church organization shall have access to the building and use it. The agreement was signed by the three ministers mentioned and M. V. Hatch, elder, William Baer and Fred Kingham deacons, and S. C. Holton trustee of the Christian church. At the mass meeting the following were selected trustees to carry out the plans set forth in the above and to collect the money for the payment of the church debt: F. T. Dimick, First Baptist church; G. J. Phelps, First Presbyterian; U. C. Street, United Brethren; H. H. Philpott, First Methodist; and S. C. Holton, First Christian. These trustees elected the following officers: G. J. Phelps, president; U. C. Street, vice-president; H. H. Philpott, secretary, and F. T. Dimick, treasurer.
Francitas Bee, December 14, 1911 |
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Guy Robinson Street May 1, 1893 - December 14, 1966 Buried Custer Center Cemetery, Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska
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Mrs. Wilda F. Wantz Mrs. Wilda F. Wantz, 61, wife of the Rev. Charles F. Wantz, pastor of the Shiloh – Harmony churches, died Saturday morning at the Henderson Community hospital, following an illness of six weeks. Death was attributed to complications from arthritis which had kept Mrs. Wantz confined to a wheel chair for over 12 years. Born near Merna, Nebr., Mrs. Wantz first came to York 28 years ago when her husband started his ministry here. The couple returned ten years ago. Surviving besides her husband are one son, James of Elgin, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Wallace Benda, Shelby; one brother, Guy Street, Kansas City, Mo., a sister, Mrs. Claude Austin, San Diego, Calif., one granddaughter, Anita Gay Wantz, Elgin, Ill., and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services at York will be held from the Metz Chapel at 10 a. m. Monday with the Rev. Maude Mann of Lushton officiating. The body will be taken to Broken Bow where service will be held at 3 p. m. from the Evangelical United Brethren church in charge of Superintendent W. P. Watkins of Lincoln. Burial will be in the Custer Center cemetery west of Broken Bow where many of her relatives including her parents are buried.
The York Daily News-Times, September 5,
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The Happy Boy. Written by Alva Street , Francitas , Texas , age 11 years
That was full of fun and joy? He's the boy that's full of play, And is happy all the day.
He's the boy that's bright at school, Always keeps the golden rule; Lessons for the days are done, Then for frolic, sport and fun.
And the days for him will pass, Like the dew drops on the grass. Watch one making for his crown, Little diamonds of renown.
The Francitas Bee, February 2, 1911 Death of Alva E. Street Alva E. Street, sixteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Street, who reside south of Merna, died suddenly and under peculiar circumstances early Tuesday morning. His mother was the first to discover that he was ill. Upon inquiring what was the matter, he told her that he had taken a dose of salts a few minutes before. In a short time he began to go into convulsions and was dead, probably not more than three quarters of an hour after taking the salts. Dr. Morrow was called, but didn’t arrive in time to be of any service. He pronounced the boy symptoms as indicative of strychnine poisoning. Coroner Landis was called, and he and Sheriff Wilson were on the scene shortly after the boy’s death. A jury we empanelled, but investigation threw little light on the matter, and the jury’s verdict was that he died from causes unknown. The boy’s stomach was removed, and will be sent away for chemical examination to determine if there are traces of poison. The family is mystified over the affair. All the information they have is the boy’s statement that he took a dose of salts. The salts would have come from a bottle from which the whole family used it when occasion demanded. A considerable portion of the contents of the bottle had been used by other members of the family, with no bad results. So far as the family knows, the boy had no reason to want to end his life, and had never shown any symptoms of wanting to do so. Furthermore, so far as the family knew, there was no poison about the house, and no probable clue to the trouble has been found except it be charged to the salts bottle. The family is disposed to believe that the boy told the truth that he took nothing but a dose from the salts bottle. The question then is, did the salts contain poison. If so, how did it get there? The bottle is in possession of the sheriff, and its contents are being examined for possible traces of poison. The unfortunate occurrence was a severe shock to the family and they have the sympathy of the entire community. Custer County Republican, Broken Bow, Nebraska, April 22, 1915
From An Unknown Cause Broken Bow, neb., April 23.—A report from the state laboratory shows that the stomach of Alva Street, who died at his home near Merna, Wednesday morning after taking a dose of salts contained strychnine, as also did the salts. It was brought out in testimony before the coroner’s jury that Guy, an older brother took salts from the same bottle probably a month ago and they made him sick. Dr. Landis, the coroner, thinks it possible from the symptoms described that it may have been strychnine poisoning. A twelve year old sister took a dose from the same bottle two weeks ago but no ill effects followed. The jury’s verdict, rendered before analysis was received, was death from unknown causes. Coroner Landis, Prosecutor Kelley and Sheriff Wilson are working on the theory that the poison came from the outside and have started a rigid investigation. Lincoln Nebraska State Journal, April 24, 1915 Investigating Boy’s Death Lincoln, April 23—Food Commissioner Harman has been called upon by the legal authorities of a western county to analyze the contents of the stomach of a fifteen-year-old boy and of a bottle of patent medicine out of which he is supposed to have taken a death-dealing dose. The boy was Alva Street who lived on a farm near Merno, Custer county. The Kearney Morning Times, April 24, 1915 Nothing New In Poison Case Nothing new has developed in the case of Alva Street, the unfortunate boy who met death by strychnine poisoning last week, after taking a dose of effervescent salts, although the county officials are still investigating. The analysis of the dead boy’s stomach was made in the department of C. E. Harman, state pure food commissioner of Lincoln. The salts were also analyzed and they found enough strychnine in them to bring about death, if a full dose were taken. Dr. Wild, who examined the stomach, said that the death was due to strychnine. He found a considerable amount of the poison and said the interior of the stomach showed the results of its presence. Mr. Harman bought a bottle of the same kind of salts sent him from here, but he could find no trace of poison. He said the strychnine in the bottle sent from here was well mixed in with the salts which would indicate that its presence there was not accidental. The officers here are still working in the dark, but hope to find a solution of the mystery before very long.
The Custer County Chief, April 29, 1915 |
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Mary Jane Street Austin November 10, 1902 - April 5, 1975 Buried Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California |
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