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Arnholt, Lillian Etta Feezer
Dec 26,1969 Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR MRS WM ARNHOLT
born near Amelia, Feb 22,1887
dau of Will and Clara Feezer
married March 22,1905 to William Claude Arnholt - he died 1961
died Dec 21,1969 Bassett
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Amber, Margaret, Fred, Bill, Mildred Haszard
grandchildren: 1 girl, 5 boys
brothers: 3, 1
sisters: 2, 2
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Arnholt, William Claude
Dec 1,1961 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH TAKES WM ARNHOLT AT BASSETT
born Aug 10,1882 at Loudonville, Ohio
son of Frederick and Mary Arnholt
married 1905 Miss Lillian Feezer
died Nov 25,1961 Bassett
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Fred, William, Mildred Haszard, Amber died childhood, Margaret died childhood
grandchildren: Mary Linda, Bill, Jerry, Bob, Harry, Jim
brothers: Joe died Spanish American war, Harry, Dr Milton
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Baab, Dwight W "Jack"
July 17,1975 Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR JACK BAAB, 73
born Aug 25,1901
son of Phillip and Minnie Thompson Baab
married Hazel Hitchcock
died June 20,1975 LaMoille, Minn
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Bonnie Smith, Nancy Forbes
grandchildren: Donna Forbes Nissen
sister: Ethel Anderson
WWI veteran
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Babcock, Anna M Tindall
June 27,1958 Atkinson Graphic
MRS BABCOCK, FORMERLY OF ATKINSON, DIES
born
married Edward Babcock
died June 24,1958 Prosser, Wash
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Gladys Jenkins, Blitha Blake, Clyde, Gene, Harry, Vernon
sister: Mrs H E Pelcer
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Backhaus, Dora A Buckendahl "Mother"
Oct 3,1947 Atkinson Graphic
RITES ARE HELD FOR MRS BACKHAUS IN LOCAL CHURCH
born Germany June 19,1862
married Henry Backhaus, 1885 - he died March 17,1916
died Sept 28,1947 Chambers
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Cora Tomson, William, Frank, Lew, Pearl Wintersteen, Minnie Boshart, Roy
step children: George died 1910, Arthur H died July 1947, Emma McKathnie
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Backhaus, Eva Opal Bradshaw
July 7,1983 Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES HELD FOR EVA BACKHAUS, 85
born Aug 9,1897
dau of David and Miranda Padget Bradshaw
married Nov 20,1923 Frank Backhaus
died June 29,1983 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Lenora Porter, Caroline Poessnecker
grandchildren: Robert Porter, Alan and Glen Poessnecker
great grandchildren: Michelle and Carla Porter
brothers: 7
sisters: 2, Ethyl Gunzenhauser
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Bader, Marjorie Mae Scripter
Nov 20,1986 Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES HELD FOR MARJORIE BADER, 55
born Aug 26,1931 in Valentine
dau of Joseph and Florence Andrus Scripter
married Bader
died Nov 1986 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Mary Mlinar, Patty Straight, Betty Engler
brothers: Joseph, Charles, Gene, Robert
sisters: Helen Braun, Betty Wasson, Joann Sprague
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Baker, Ellen M Timson
Jan 7,1944 Atkinson Graphic
MRS ELLEN BAKER DIES AT 89; LIVED HERE 60 YEARS
born Byron, Ill, Jan 21,1854
married David Baker on Oct 16,1875 - he died June 24,1915
died Atkinson, Jan 2,1944
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Charles, Dean, Allen, Earl
brothers: Jesse, Ira
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Banks, James W
June 23,1967 Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR J W BANKS, 69
born Feb 11,1898 at Atkinson
son of H M Banks
married Jan 4,1930 at Burke, SD, to Mabel Helen Schrunk
died June 15,1967
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Howard, Roger, Bonnie Godel
sisters: Elizabeth Eslick, Eva Jernigan
brothers: Henry, Sam, John
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Barnard, Solomon
Dec 11,1908 Atkinson Graphic
Solomon Barnard died, Dec 6, buried Woodlawn Cem
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Barrett, Martin
Nov 11,1909 The Frontier
SUICIDE AT ASYLUM
HOLT COUNTY MAN CUTS HIS THROAT AT NORFOLK HOSPITAL
Norfolk News - A sensational suicide at the Norfolk Insane hospital occurred Saturday when Martin Barrett, a patient from Atkinson, broke away from the guards during a walk about the grounds, rushed back to the ward, opened a bureau drawer and seeing a razeor, cut his throat. An attendant saw what Barrett was about to do, grabbed the patient and scuffled with him, but even in the scuffle Barrett succeeded in ending his life.
After the gash had beenmade, an attendant tried to bind the severed veins together, but Barrett, who was a big powerful fellow, fought off the attendant and winning his fight, bled to death.
The remains were taken to Atkinson at noon for burial. Coroner Kinkaid was called from Meadow Grove.
Barrett had attempted suicide many times before. He was born in Ireland.
News of the tragedy was successfully withheld by hospital officers until the coroner's arrival.
Barrett was walking in a line of patients out of ward No 4. An attendant was at the head of the line and one was at the rear. When ward No2 was reached Barrett dropped out of the line and slipped into ward No 2, the "open ward".
The question naturally arises, in view of the quick and easy suicide of a man who had threatened suicide before, "Why was a razor left loose where a patient could get it?"
A week before Barrett had told the night watch he would pay $30,000 for a knife with which to cut his throat,as his mother "called him from heaven". Despite this fact, however, no special restraint was placed upon him and he was allowed to drop out of the line, and kill himself before the attendants' very eyes.
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Bausch, Margareta "Margaret"
May 29,1908 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Bousch,mother of Phillip Bausch, died last Tues and her remains were brought to Atkinson for burial, atended by a large number of friends and neighbors.
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Bausch, Sarah Ellen Henderson
May 8,1908 Atkinson Graphic
Sarah Ellen Henderson born Jan 26,1867 WV, died May 2,1908, married in O'Neill Jan 25,1903 to Henry Bausch. Had two children,Ohmart 4 years, Edith 2 years, buried Woodlawn Cem
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Beck, Donald Roy
Sept 22,1911 Atkinson Graphic
Great sorrow came to the home of Mr and Mrs J A Beck last Thursday when the death angel came and took away their little son, Donald Roy Beck. He was born on march 28,1911. The funeral services were held from the Haigh residence one mile east of town Friday afternoon and the little one laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery. The parents and friends left to mourn his loss feel deeply and kindly toward those who tendered help and comfort in their sorrow and the community sympathizes with these young parents in the loss of their child.
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Beck, Leland J
May 9,1941 Atkinson Graphic
LONG ILLNESS BRINGS DEATH TO LELAND BECK
YOUNG ATKINSON MAN, 27, DIES IN HOSPITAL AT KEARNEY, RITES TO BE HELD SATURDAY
Leland James (Bud) Beck, 27, son of Mr and Mrs James A Beck of Atkinson; died Thursday May 8 in Kearney, where he had been for medical treatment since last August.
Leland had been in critical condition for several weeks and his mother who went to Kearney a month ago to be with him, was at his bedside when he passed away. Also at the hospital was Leland's brother Bryl, and his aunt, Mrs Raymond Elder, of Atkinson.
Funeral services will be held at Presbyterian Church, Atkinson, Saturday.
Leland was born on a farm southeast of Atkinson on Dec 30,1913 and lived in that vicinity all of his life. After graduating from Atkinson high school in 1932, he helped his father operate the farm four miles east and a half mile south of Atkinson, where the family lives.
About three years ago he suffered a severe case of pneumonia and he never fully regained his health following that illness. For the first four or five months of his stay in the hospital at Kearney he seemed to make progress toward recovery, but since the first of the year, his condition had been growing steadily worse.
He is survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs James A Beck; two brothers Bryl and Ralph of Atkinson; uncles and aunts George Haigh of Atkinson; Ben Haigh of Los Angeles, Calif; Robert Haigh of Richmond, Calif; Mrs Raymond Elder of Atkinson; Dave Beck of Atkinson; Harold Beck of Lincoln; Steel Beck of Los Angeles,; Roy Beck of Des Moines; Mrs Elizabeth Morgan of Seattle, Wash.
One brother preceded him in death.
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Beebe, Lulu
July 23,1926 Atkinson Graphic
Lulu Beebe, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Beebe, was operated on for appendicitis, Monday at 5 pm at the Wilson Hospital, Stuart. The case was very serious, gangrene had set in, and reports here are that her recovery is very doubtful.
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Beebe, Myrtle D E Holmes
May 7,1909 Atkinson Graphic
James Holmes who is living with his daughter in Iowa, was unable to attend the funeral of his daughter, Mrs Milo Beebe, as he is suffering with a severe stroke of paralysis and is not expected to live many days.
Mrs Milo Beebe died Tues afternoon. Funeral held Thur afternoon.
May 14,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Myrtle D Holmes was born in Mechaniesville, Iowa, Aug 5,1878, died at her home in Atkinson, May 4,1909, aged 30 years 8 months 29 days.
She came to Atkinson with her parents in 1892 and was married to Milo H Beebe April 17,1897. To this union 5 children: were born four boys and one girl, who together with the husband, father and one sister, the later residing in Maxwell, Iowa, survive. The funeral was held Thursday at Methodist church and her remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Beebe, Nancy A Starlin
June 23,1911 Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY - BEEBE
Nancy Starlin, the subject of this sketch was born near Beverly, Washington County, Ohio, June 30,1856, and died at Atkinson, Nebraska, June 17th, 1911.
She was the daughter of Steven Starlin and his wife Mary Ann Starlin. Her girlhood days were spent in the home of her parents in Ohio until she grew to womanhood and was married in 1872 to Wm Howard Beebe.
Later, Mr and Mrs Beebe came west and settled in Atkinson where she lived until her death.
Six children: were born to them, two boys, Milo and Alex, both of Atkinson and four girls as follows: Samantha, now Mrs Lamphier, who lives northeast of town; Laura Davis and Lulu Hall of Atkinson, and Mary Neely of Beemer. These together with her husband are left to mourn her decease.
Mrs Beebe had been in poor health for about five years, often having severe attacks of apoplexy. From these she would recover until seized with another. The final attack came on her last Friday evening about six o'clock, and lasted twelve hours, until at six o'clock in the morning on Saturday, strength failed and she was gone.
A kind and good mother, she cared for her household and reared her family who today sorrow that the gentle hands that guided them from childhood are now cold in death. And in that grief they are not alone, for the community mourns the loss of one of its old settlers and well known neighbors.
The funeral services were held from the M E Church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev York and the remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Bitney, Clarissa Amanda Dickerson
April 9,1909 Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY
Clarissa Amanda Dickerson was born Jan17,1846 in Morrow County, Ohio. She went at an early age with her parents to Saul County, Wisconsin, where she resided until 1873.
She was married December 30th,1866 to Frank Bitney and was the mother of 6 children, 2 of whom died in infancy, Ida May and Guy L.
Soon after her marriage she was converted and united with the M E Church of which she continued a faithful member until the time of her death. She was also a loyal and prominent member of the Daughters of Rebekah, being Noble Grand of the local lodge of Atkinson at the time of her decease.
Mrs Bitney came with her family and friends and one brother to Nebraska and located at Rockford, now O'Neill, the summer of 1873. She removed to Atkinson the fall of 1879 where she has resided continuously until the time of her death April 6th, 1909. She was aged 63 years, 2 months and 20 days.v
A faithful wife and devoted mother, a loyal friend she rests from her labors and her works do follow her. She leaves a husband, 1 daughter, 3 sons, 2 brothers, and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
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Blackburn, Ella C
Sept 7,1928 Atkinson Graphic
FUNERAL HELD FOR ATKINSON PIONEER
MRS BLACKBURN, SETTLER HERE IN '84, DIED SUNDAY
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Blackburn,71, who with her husband settled in Atkinson 44 years ago, were held Tuesday in this city at Methodist Church. Mrs Blackburn died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs W J Thomas in Fairfax, SD, after an illness of three years. She was layed to rest in Woodlawn cemetery beside the body of her husband, Dr Alfred Blackburn, who died in1901.
The following account of the life of Mrs Blackburn was read by Rev Heizer at the funeral services.
Ella CarltonHutchinson Blackburn, daughter of the Hon Hanford Hutchinson, was born at Lyndon, Wis, on March 26,1857. Her girlhood days were spent in the vicinity of Waldo and Onion River, Wis and being the eldest of five children, her time was largely occupied with the joys of home life.
On May 26,1881 she united in marriage with Dr Alfred Thomas Blackburn, son of the Rev Robert Blackburn, a former pastor in the Methodist Church of this city, and to this union two children: , Mary Ella and Robert Alfred, were born.
In the year 1884 Doctor and Mrs Blackburn settled in Atkinson. Upon the death of her husband, on March 19,1901, the responsibility of keeping the home, care and education of her two small children: became her lot which she assumed and performed oftimes at a sacrifice and hardship.
Mother Blackburn's home at Atkinson was especially open to the friends and comrades of her children: and she was ever ready to extend the hand of welcome to all. It was her desire to make her home a place of meeting and enjoyment for the young folks, and to this end she extended her efforts. She believed in and practiced the thought that a kind word and a helping hand was a greater benefit than the voice of censorship.
Being a member of Methodist Church of this city, she took an active part in all the various activities of church work. She was also a member of local women's clubs and other organizations.
Upon the departure of her son who had grown to manhood under her loving care and guidance, she disposed of her possessions here and made her home with the daughter, Mrs W J Thomas of Fairfax, SD, until her death on Sept 2,1928,which occurred after three years of illness.
She leaves to mourn her loss a sister Mrs E E Eastman and two brothers, A L and W B, all of Los Angeles, Cal; her daughter and son in law, Mr and Mrs W J Thomas; her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs R A of Omaha;
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Blake, Bessie Mae
May 2, 1941 Atkinson Graphic
Bessie Blake Taken After Long Illness
Death Releases Atkinson Woman From Suffering: Rites Held at Methodist Church
Miss Bessie Blake, 50, life long resident of Atkinson, died at her home here Monday morning. Long before the end came, she and her relatives and friends, knew that death soon would call to reliever her of pain and long suffering, for her condition had been critical for many weeks, following a period of declining health extending back many years.
Miss Blake was born here, was a graduate of Atkinson High School and taught school in rural districts near here, and the second grade in the Atkinson schools. For nearly ten years she served as clerk in the Atkinson post office, nine years under former Postmaster E V Hickok, and for a time under Postmaster A G Miller. Since retiring from that position in 1935 her health had been gradually declining. She suffered with rheumatic fever.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church
Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery
Obituary
Bessie Mae Blake, daughter of George W and Mary Blake, was born July 7, 1890 in Atkinson, and died at her home here on April 28,1941, at the age of 50 years, 8 months and 21 days.She first was graduated from Atkinson High School in 1908, when only eleven grades were offered. A few years later she returned to school and received her diploma in 1912 with the school's first four year graduating class. She taught several terms in rural schools in this vicinity and then attended State normal college at Wayne where she was a graduate in 1918.
She then returned to Atkinson where she taught the second grade, and later she taught in the public school systems of Stanton, Omaha, Great Falls, Montana, and Salt Lake City, Utah. It was while teaching in the latter city that in 1921 her health failed and she came home. She was bedfast most of the time for the following three years, but recovered sufficiently to return to work in 1925, when she entered the post office as a clerk.
In 1916, Miss Blake united with the Atkinson Methodist Church. She transferred her membership to Stanton, and then to the churches of other cities in which she lived and taught school. This attitude of concern for the interests and people of the community about her had characterized her whole life. Though physically limited, she was always eager to find a place of service and usefulness to her home, her community and her God. Her patience in suffering may be an example to many who are called upon to endure much less than she.
Relatives who survive are her mother, two brothers, Harry of Great Falls, Montana, and George W of Plainview, Nebraska two sisters, Mrs Ruth Wearne of Bloomfield and Mrs Olive Skrdla of Atkinson; two nieces and seven nephews. Many friends and neighbors of this community also mourn her death, but rejoice that they have had the privilege of counting her as a friend.
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Blake, George Walter (Washington)
Atkinson Graphic June 9,1939
DEATH TAKES GEORGE BLAKE, LOCAL PIONEER
Life Ebbs Out During Long Period of Ill Health; Funeral Will Be Sunday at 2:30 P.M.
Death ended the useful and public-spirited career of one of Atkinson's oldest pioneer citizens shortly before noon Thursday, June 8, when George W Blake slipped quietly away at his home in the north part of town. He was past 81 years of age and had lived in Atkinson for 56 years.
Mr Blake had been in declining health for the past few years. In July, 1938, he suffered a severe stroke and his illness, at that time was serious.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon with rites at the Methodist Church . Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
Mr Blake was born December 23, 1857, at Palmyra, Iowa, and died at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 16 days. He came to Atkinson in 1883 and took a homestead northwest of town, but relinquished it because he did not like farming, and moved to town the following year.
He was one of the first carpenters to locate in the village and before many years had passed he had established himself as one of the community's leading master carpenters and builders. About the first job he had here was building the frames for the structure now occupied by the Vaughn grocery store. It was erected in 1883 as the home the Crossman and Sturdevant mercantile firm.
Mr Blake also helped build St Joseph's Catholic Church, and it is safe to say that he probably built or helped build a majority of the houses and buildings that are in Atkinson today. In the early days, however, most of his time was spent in building claim shacks for the homesteaders who came west to take free land. Nearly every quarter section in this vicinity was occupied in those days.
On April 29,1886, Miss Mary O Beebe of Atkinson became his bride. She came here from Ohio the preceding year. The wedding ceremony was performed in a little sod claim shanty 14 miles northwest of Atkinson, the home of the bride's brother, Delph Beebe. They immediately made their home in Atkinson. Three years ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
This bride of 53 years ago survives him and with her their five children, Harry Blake of Great Falls, Montana; George Walter Blake of Plainview; Mrs Olive Skrdla and Miss Bessie Blake of Atkinson, and Mrs Ruth Wearne of Bloomfield. His death is also mourned by nine grandchildren, Ruth and William Blake of Great Falls, Montana; Richard, Walter, Mary, Bruce, and Paul Wearne of Bloomfield, Blake Skrdla of Atkinson, and John Edward Blake of Plainview.
On account of his advancing age, Mr Blake retired several years ago from construction work. Until about a year ago, however, he continued to work at small jobs in his carpenter shop just north of his home.
During more than fifty years of activity in this community, Mr Blake was recognized as a public spirited citizen who took great interest in the progress of Atkinson and vicinity. He served for a great many years as Atkinson's city engineer, took active interest in political affairs of the community, and for a long time was a member of the Atkinson band.
Atkinson Graphic June 16,1939
RITES HELD AT M E CHURCH FOR PIONEER
Large Congregation Pays Last Respects to Geo W Blake, Resident Here 56 Years.
A large gathering of friends and neighbors paid their last respects to a pioneer citizen of Atkinson last Sunday afternoon when rites for the late George W Blake were held at the Methodist Church, the Rev. John H Bishop, officiating. Mr Blake died at his home in Atkinson, Thursday, June 8, at the age of 81 years. He had lived here 56 years.
Mr Blake was a member of long standing in the Methodist Church, and for many years sang in the church choir. Hymns at the funeral service were sung by a quartet composed of Mr and Mrs G H Frohardt, Mrs R J Kelly and H A Snyder. Mrs Frohardt also sang a solo, "Going Home," Mrs John H Bishop played the accompaniments.
Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. The pallbearers were H E Pelcer, W F Werner, Dan O'Connell, H J Heuton, John Silverstrand, and E V Hickok.
Mr Blake served for a great many years as Atkinson's city engineer. He had also served on the board of education and the village board, and was a city councilman after Atkinson was incorporated as a city. For many years he was a snare drummer in the Atkinson band.
Surviving are his wife, Mary O Blake, five children, Harry of Great Falls.
Montana; George Walter of Plainview; Mrs Olive Skrdla and Miss Bessie Blake of Atkinson and Mrs Ruthe Wearne of Bloomfield. Nine grandchildren, Ruth and William Blake of Great Falls, Montana; Richard, Walter, Mary, Bruce, and Paul Wearne of Bloomfield. Blake Skrdla of Atkinson and John Edward Blake of Plainview. Two sisters, six half brothers, and many other relatives.
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Bohme, Arthur Ray
Aug 14,1931 Atkinson Graphic
ARTHUR BOHME IS DEAD; BURIAL HERE SATURDAY
Arthur Bohme, former Atkinson resident, died Tuesday in a hospital at Dallas, Texas, following an opeation, according to word received here Wednesday. Dick Bohme, his brother, was down from Newport Wednesday to make arrangements for the funeral. He said the body was being shipped to Atkinson and it was probably that the funeral will be held here Saturday.
Deceased was raised in Atkinson and is well known here.He was a brick mason.
Aug 21,1931 Atkinson Graphic
FUNERAL IS HELD HERE FOR ARTHUR R BOEHME
Funeral services were held last Satuday at Presbyterian church, Atkinson for Arthur R Boehme, 49, Amarillo, Tex, who died Aug 11 at a hospital at Amarillo following an operation. Mr Boehme was a former Atkinson resident and had many friends here.
Arthur Ray Boehme, son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Boehme, was born at Atkinson, Sept 3,1882. In 1925 he was married to Mrs Mayme Hatfield of O'Neill and moved to Amerillo, Tex, where he has since resided.
He is survived by his wife, three sisters, Mrs Luella Akin and Mrs Frank Wallen of Portland,Oreg, Mrs Ruth Robinson of Omaha, two brothers, George of Newville, ND and F W of Newport.
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Boehme, Mary Evelyne Yates
June 18,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Mary Evelyne Yates was born in Adair Co, Ky, Feb 1,1848, died at Fremont,Nebr, while on a visit at the home of her daughter, Lula, June 9,1909, aged 61 years, 4 months, 8 days.
Moving with her parents in her early childhood to Springfield, Illinois, where she was married to Conrad G Boehme, Aug 11,1871, who survives her.
To this union 8 children: were born, 6 of whom are living. Mrs Luella Akin, Mrs Lula Wollen, Frank, George, Arthur, Ruth. 3 brothers who reside in Illinois, and one sister, Mrs L S Peterson of Steel City, Nebr. were her living relatives.
In 1882 she came to Atkinsonwith her husband and family where they have since resided.
Her remains were brought home from Fremont June 10 for burial and her funeral held at Presbyterian Church, Saturday, June 12, Rev J W Angell conducting the services and her remains were followed to the grave by a large number of friends and neighbors where they placed her at rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Boettcher, Augusta H A Gosdiche
Oct 4,1912 Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY
Mrs Augusta Boettcher was born Sept 25,1844 at Roatleben, Swartzburg, Germany.
Came to the US with her husband, Freideman Boettcher, in 1869. Settled near Wahoo, this state, where she lived until 1884 when with her husband and family she came to Holt County and they made their home 18 miles southwest of Atkinson where she lived until the time of her death, Sept 30,1912.
She was a mother of ten children: 3 of whom died in infancy, and 7 children, 4 sons and 3 daughters, with the aged husband,a dn 18 grand children: mourn the loss of a faithful wife and loving mother.
The funeral was held from the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct 2. Rev Peter Grosse conducting the services, and interment was made in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Boettcher, Friedmann August (Freide A)
Aug 14,1925 Atkinson Graphic
KICK BY HORSE FATAL TO FRIEDMANN BOETTCHER
F A Boettcher, who was working on the farm of Frank Seeberger, south of Newport, was kicked by one of the horses he was working while hitching or unhitching at the noon hour last Friday.
Mr Boettcher was taken to the Wilson hospital in Stuart, where he died early Sunday of hemorrhage from internal injuries. He was struck in the abdomen.
Friedmann August Boettcher was born Oct 20,1888 near Atkinson and died Aug 9,1925 in Stuart,aged 26 years, 9 months and 19 days.
He was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Friedmann Boettcher, who preceded him in death nearly 12 years ago.
He was married to Beryle Shermer, May 11,1920, who with 3 small children: is left to mourn his early death.
He leaves three brothers, Charles of Newport, Fred of Tonawanda and John of Hackensack, Minn and two sisters, Mrs Mary Jonas of Dwight, Ill and Mrs A S Neher of Hackensack, Minn.
Funeral services were held at St John's Lutheran Church in Atkinson Monday Aug the 10th and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Boettcher, Friedemann
March 1913 Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY - BOETTCHER
Friedemann Boettcher was born on Oct 10,1832 at Gunserode, Swartzburg, Germany. He was married to Augusta Goediche in 1869 and came to the US the same year and settled near Wahoo, this state, where he lived until 1884, when with his wife and family he came to Holt County and made their home 18 miles southwest of Aktinson, where they lived until the death of his wife on Sept 30,1912. After her death he still continued to live on his farm with some of his children: until his death on March 24,1913.
He was a life long member of the German Lutheran Church, and was a very king and honest man, respected and loved by all that knew him.
He was the father of ten children, 3 of whom died in infancy, and 7 children, 4 sons and 3 daughters, together with 19 grandchildren: mourn the loss of a kind and loving father.
The funeral was held from the Presbyterian Church on March 26, Rev Peter Grosse of the Lutheran Church conducting the funeral services, and interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Bradshaw, Doris May Lydia
Jan 29,1937 Atkinson Graphic
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR RAY BRADSHAW BABY
Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Bradshaw, former Atkinson residents, were held Thursday at Methodist Church, Atkinson. The baby passed away Saturday, Jan 23 at El Centro, California. Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Doris May Lydia Bradshaw was born at Atkinson, May 25,1936 and died at El Centro, Calif on Jan 23,1937, aged nearly 8 months. She leaves to mourn her death her parents, grandpa Shermer of Rose, Nebr; Grandpa and grandma Bradshaw of Atkinson, aunts and uncles Mr and Mrs Ray Smart of Phoenix, Ariz; Mr and Mrs Elmer Bradshaw of Spencer, Mr and Mrs James Brown of El Centro, California.
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Brandt, Dora Ann M Andrus
May 6,1938 Atkinson Graphic
MRS EDWARD BRANDT IS CALLED BY DEATH
YOUNG MOTHER EXPIRES AFTER LONG ILLNESS; FUNERAL RITES HELD AT METHODIST CHURCH
Mrs Edward Brandt, young mother of 3 children, passed away at her home in Atkinson, Sat, April 30, following a lingering illness. She was 33 years of age and besides her husband is survived by 2 sons and a daughter. Francis Edward, 13; Dorothy Mae, 12; LeRoy Jacob, 10.
Funeral services were held Monday at Methodist Church, Atkinson. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Dora Ann Andrus was born at Emmet, March 24,1905, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Andrus, and died at her home in Atkinson, April 30,1938, at the age of 33 years, 1 month and 6 days.
She was united in marriage to Edward Brandt at O'Neill, April 16,1923. Since that time the family has lived in this community.
Besides her husband, those who mourn her death are 3 children, Francis Edward, 13, Dorothy Mae, 12, LeRoy Jacob, 10; her mother, Mrs Charles Andrus; 2 sisters, Mrs Florence Scripter and Mrs Katherine Boettcher; 3 brothers, Leslie, Melvin and John, all of Atkinson.
When she was a girl she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Emmet. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, beloved by all who knew her.
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Brethouwer, Christian
Dec 29,1922 Atkinson Graphic
CHRISTIAN BRETHOUWER
Christian Bretowwer (way it was spelled in the paper) was born in the Netherlands on March 5, nearly 81 years ago and came to this country at 4 years of age, locating in Wisconsin where he went through all the hardships of a pioneer life. He was married in 1861 to Jane E Lobeck, with whom he had lived for 56 years, when she was taken to her reward. To them were born 11 children: of whom 6 are now living; Rev B J Brethouwer of Humbolt, Mrs Jane Koksma of Downs, Kan, Mrs Eva Hook of Creston, Mrs Tonia Friedrich of Anoka and Mrs Johanna MacLachlan and MRs Christine Seeberg, both of Atkinson.
53 years ago they moved to Lancaster Co, Nebr, near Lincoln, where again they were almost the first settlers, and went through all the hardest experiences of life in a new country.
20 years ago they came to Atkinson where they lived until last March, when he went to Kansas to live with a daughter. There he died on Dec 19,1922.
The remains were brought to Atkinson to the home of his daughter, Mrs S J Seeberg, where a short service was held followed by a service at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev MacLachlan and Rev Guest. Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery Sunday.
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Brook, Jesse E
Jan 24,1913 Atkinson Graphic
J E Brook passed away on Monday Evening, He had been ill for a long time, but confined to his bed but a few days. He has been one of the prominent business men of Atkinson for many years and was known and respected widely in this section of the county. The funeral was held Thursday.
Jan 31,1913 Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY - BROOKS
Jessie E Brook, the subject of this sketch, was born at Forreston, Ill, on Sept 30,1868. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Parkersburg, Iowa, where he worked on his fathers farm unitl Oct of 188, when he removed to Atkinson, Nebr, and entered the Hardware business in partnership with his only brother Charles Brook in which business he continued through the rest of his life.
Mr Brook was married April 26th, 1892 to Cora B Clark. To this union was born six daughters, Clara, Beatrice, Doris, Theo, Jessie and Donna, also two sons were born who died in infancy.
Mr Brook was a member of the Atkinson Lodge 164 AF and AM joining in 1891 and of Pine Chapter 51 Royal Arch Masons; the Geo W Lininger Council Royal and Superior Masters at Long Pine which he entered some five or six years ago. He was also a member of Atkinson Chapter Order of Eastern Star and of MWA Camp.
Mr Brook died at his home in Atkinson on Jan 20,1913, surrounded by his sorrowing relatives and friends. He leaves his wife, six daughters, his father, Jas Brook, a sister Mrs N B Foote, a sister in law Mrs Louella Brook besides a number of other relatives.
The funeral was held from the opera house on Thursday afternoon under the auspices of Masonic fraternity, Rev W S York preached the sermon and Bishop Beecher, grand Chaplain, Rev Wells grand custoidan of AF and AM with the senior and junior wardens of the local lodge conducted the masonic rites. A large number of members of the order were present from Ainsworth, Long Pine, Bassett, Stuart and O'Neill. Interment was made in Atkinson Cemetery.
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Brook, Vernon Clark
April 15,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Died Vernon Clark Brook, aged 1 month and 16 days at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, April 11 of la grippe. Funeral was held Monday afternoon from the residence of the parents, J E Brook.
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Buckwalter, Christine
March 13,1931 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH TAKES AGED ATKINSON RESIDENT
CHRISTINE BUCKWALTER DIES FOLLOWING STROKE; LIVED HERE NEARLY 50 YEARS
Miss Christine Buckwalter, aged Atkinson resident who has lived in Holt Co for nearly 50 years, died at the W S Miller home here Tuesday, March 11, following a stroke suffered a short time ago. Miss Buckwalter was Mr Miller's half sister.
Funeral services were held Thursday at Methodist Episcopal Church, burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.
Christine Buckwalter was born in Scott Co, Iowa on April 16,1848. At the time of her death she was within one month of being 83 years old.
In 1884 Miss Buckwalter came to Atkinson in company with her mother and other members of the family. They settled on land about 7 miles south of town, where they made their home for many years.. On Nov 3,1895 Miss Buckwalter joined the Methodist Church of Aktinson and she remained a faithful member of the church through the years of her residence here.
She is survived by one brother, Edward Buckwalter of Davenport, Iowa; sister Mrs Fannie Tower of Lebanon, Oregon; two half brothers William S Miller of Atkinson and C H Miller of Moville, Iowa. There are other more distant relatives and a large number of friends here who also mourn her passing.
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Burda, Eva Jane
Feb 5,1937 Atkinson Graphic
DAUGHTER OF MR AND MRS TONY BURDA PASSES AWAY
Eva Jane Burda - five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Burda of Atkinson, passed away at her home Friday, Jan 29. The funeral service was held Methodist Church, Saturday. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Eva Jane Burda was born in Atkinson, Jan 30,1932 and passed away at her home on Jan 29,1937, aged 4 years 11 months and 29 days. She leaves to mourn her death her loving mother and father, Mr and Mrs Tony Burda, two sisters, Gladys Lemona, 6 and Ellen May,2 all of whom were at her bedside at the time of death. She is survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Ratigan and Mrs Agnes Burda, several aunts, uncles and cousins and host of friends and schoolmates. She was a kind and loving little girl who will be missed by everyone who knew her. Because of sickness, her two sisters were unable to attend the funeral services.
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Burns, Evan Bill
July 27,1928 Atkinson Graphic
BRIGHT'S DISEASE FATAL TO ATKINSON YOUNG MAN
Evan Burns, aged 22, passed away at the Leslie home in Atkinson Monday from Bright's Disease. Death came following a serious illness of three weeks duration, during which period the young man was totally blind from the effects of his illness and was constantly cared for by his wife and her mother, Mrs M A Leslie and members of the IOOF Lodge of which he was a member.
Mr Burns had been a sufferer from the disease for some time and for several months had not been able to do much work. He came to Atkinson about three years ago from Herrick, SD. On Tuesday, July 3 while visiting down town with friends, his sight began failing and he started home but got only part way and E V Hickok took him home in his car. That evening his condition was pronounced critical and shortly thereafter it was known that he had not many days to live.
Mrs Mark Burns, mother of the young man, came from her home in Delleker, Calif, arriving here July 13 and spending the last 10 days helping take care of her son. The night before his dath he spent a very restful night and seemed to be a little improved.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday, burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Evan Edward Burns was born in Spencer, Nebr, Dec 14,1905 and died Monday, July 23,1928 at the age of 22 years and 7 months. While at home with his parents he lived for several years at Burke, SD, and afterward at Herrick, SD, where he worked with his father in the printing office, and later in the railway station. When he left his home he came to Atkinson where on Jan 6,1926 he was married to Grace Leslie.
Evan Burns was a boy of good disposition. He was kind to his mother, his wife and other members of his home. Last January while at home in conversation with the home folks he expressed his desire to be a Christian and soon after he united with the Presbyterian church. During the six months that have passed since then he has struggled for life physical and spiritual. While he has lost the physicial life, his friends have the comforting assurance that he has gained eternal life.
Surviving him are his wife, mother and father Mr and Mrs Mark Burns of Delleker, Calif and four sisters and two brothers of Delleker.
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Burwell, Daniel Edward
July 15,1910 Atkinson Graphic
AT REST WITH THE GREAT MAJORITY
Daniel Edward Burwell, a pioneer resident of our city, died Monday morning of kidney complaint. He had no relatives here and recently returned from NM where he went last fall to look after some property interests, failing health complied him to return, but the change made no improvement and he continued to fail till the end.
He was serving a five year enlistment at the beginning of the war of the rebellion at the end of which he re enlisted as a volunteer and served till the close of the war.
The LOOF and Grand Army Post of which he was an honored member had charge of his funeral which was held Monday afternoon at Presbyterian Church, Rev Angell preaching the funeral sermon and his remains laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Butler, Finley S
Aug 4,1897 Atkinson Plain Dealer
Finley S Butler was born March 3,1845. In July 1868 he married Margaret J Willing at Cardis, Ohio. He died July 31,1897. He was a honorably discharged soldier of the rebellion, leaves a wife and five children.
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Butoff, baby
Sept 13,1907 Atkinson Graphic
Mr Butoff and family suffered the loss of their baby, the funeral being held Saturday. Many little ones are being lost to us lately.
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Cameron, Anna Bell
Sept 1,1897 Atkinson Plains Dealer
Born to D M Cameron on Sunday morning, a girl. The sad news is that the infant died last night.
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Cannon, Josephine
Aug 23,1900 Atkinson Plain Dealer
We learn this morning of the death yesterday of Mrs James Cannon of Sand Creek Township after an illness of several years. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow at 10 and the remains will be interred in the cemetery here.
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