Obituary of Frank Gillman, (Hamburg, Iowa), who died on May 19, 1914 Fought a Good
Fight. The contest between life and death ended for Frank Gillman at 9:30 Tuesday morning
at his home on Bluff Street. He was endowed by nature with a vigorous physique and
exhibited marked activity through many years of his career. Five or six years ago he
became afflicted and cheerfully submitted to surgery through which he found temporary
relief. A year and a half ago he went to the hospital for a second operation from which
he was just about fully recovered when worse trouble manifested itself. A tumor appeared
under his arm. He appealed a third time to surgery and had it removed but the growth
was pronounced sarcoma and could not be cured. Since then he has suffered a great
deal but with stoic fortitude he faced the inevitable. He put his affairs in shape and
even arranged for his own burial with the same interest and precision that characterized
his whole life. Mr. Gillman was born in Germany September 10, 1838, and died May 20(sic),
1914, thus being 75 years, 8 months and 9 days old.
He came to Hamburg in 1876 and was prominently identified with the interests of
the city until he retired from active business only about five years ago. For
many years he was engaged in mercantile pursuits but in the early nineties he
acquired an interest in the Cornish bank, later became the sole proprietor of that
institution under the name of the Bank of Hamburg. He sold it to its present
owners when he retired.
In 1892 he was elected representative to the general assembly and served in the
24th. Soon after coming to Hamburg, Iowa, Mr. Gillman married Emma Birkby who died
some thirty years ago. Of this union there are four children, E. H. Gillman of
San Francisco, Mrs. F. M. Stow, Mrs. R. Beyschlag, and Miss Emma Gillman of (SIC)
after which burial will be made at Mt Olive, east of town. Services will be
conducted at the grave by the Masonic Lodge. From: Verchie@PonyExpress.net
The message of death was announced on last Sunday morning of a member of a well
known family living two miles south of Sidney. The announcement was no surprise
but nevertheless came as a great shock. It was known for several weeks past the
Mrs. Alex Wright was near the border and her passing might be at any hour.
Lou Yates was born in Hendricks county, Indiana, June 26, 1854, and when a mere
child came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Yates to a farm two miles west of
Riverton where they lived for a few years then the family moved to Sidney where Mr.
Yates engaged in the hardware business. Here Lou attended school and grew to
womanhood and on March 21, 1881, whe was united in marriage to Ales Wright and to
these one child, Mary, was born she being now 14 years of age. For 25 years this
family lived on a farm two miles south of Sidney where they enjoyed the comforts of a
pleasant home.
She leaves to mourn, of he immediate family, her husband and daughter, her sisters,
Mrs. A.D. Richards of Sidney township, and Mrs. A. G. Brower of Hamburd, her brothers
W.F. Yates of Nebraska City, and W.S. Yates of Lexington, NE.
Pall bearers were James Wright, T.E. Newby, C.J. Esden, R.S. Tate, F.R. Shannon and
A.P. Wightman.
Mrs. Lydia Singleton Vail, wife of Issac Vail, died at her home at 703 Maple
Street, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2
oclock at the house conducted by Rev. Turner of the Congregational church.
Lydia Singleton was born in Sidney, Ia., September, 1855 and has lived constantly
in Page Fremont counties ever since. Her father, Jno. Singleton was one of the first
settlers of Fremont county, and her family had been a prominent one in that county for
sixty years. Her father was for many years a teacher in the Sidney schools, being in fact
one of the first educators in the county.
In 1893, Miss Singleton and Issac Vail were married and moved to Shenandoah from
their farm in Fremont county only a few years ago.
Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her one brother and many other less close
relatives and friends.
Died-At Clarinda, May 16, 1905, Thomas Etling, aged 67 years, 10 months and 18 days.
Thomas Etling, was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburg, June 28,
1837. He grew to manhood in his native state and learned the trade of mason He
came to this place before the civil war, but returned east and enlisted in the 16th
Pennsylvania cavalry, where he held the rank of sergeant. He was in the army three
years, serving under the famous cavalry commander, Gen. Phil Sheridan. After the
war closed he located in Sidney where he followed his trade of mason for about
fifteen years, when he moved on to his farm three miles south of town which has been
his home ever since.
He was married to Jospehine K. Bugher and three children were born to them, one
son and two daughters, namely, Mrs. F. L. Wilkerson, of Coleridge, Neb., H.M. Etling,
of Alma, Neb., and Mrs. Charles Savide, of Sidney. He also had a step daughter, Mrs.
A.S. Martin, of La Harpe, Kas.
Mrs. Etling died about five years ago and since then Mr. Etling's health has steadily
declined until last year it was found necessary to take him to the hospital at Clarinda,
where he died Tuesday.
Lena Sophia DeFreece was born in Riverton, Iowa, September 14, 1889, and died
February 24, 1928, at the age of 38 years 5 months and 10 days. She was a graduate
of the Riverton high school and also of Peru Normal. She had taught school for 15 years.
She is survived by her father and one sister, Mrs. Maude Swiggart of Ringwood, Okla.,
and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and two
sisters. Lena was a member of the Christian church. She was baptised December 15, 1905.
There were sixteen baptised at the time Lena was, fifteen of them girls near her own
age. Reverand J. A. McKenzie, who preached her funeral was the one who baptised her.
Lena lead a Christian life , even though at times it was dark. The Eastern Star lodge of
Farragut had charge of the services at the cemetery. Interment at the Riverton cemetery.
W.M. DEFREECE son of Moses and Sophia Defreece, was born Jan. 25, 1855, in
Atchison County, Mo., and passed away at his home in Riverton on August 25, 1939, at the
age of 85 years and 7 months. He was one of a family of nine boys and one girl. On
January 22, 1880, he was united in marriage to Emmaline Wright of Fremont County, Iowa,
where they made their home until 1888, when they moved to Riverton, and this place has
been his home for fifty-one years. To this union four girls were born, three having
preceeded him in death, and he was called upon to give up his companion March 6, 1922.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Maude Swiggart, of Enid, Okla. One sister,
Ann E. Wade of Paden, Okla. three brothers, J.J. Defreece, Parnell, Mo., G.T. Defreece,
Sidney, Ia., and Peter Defreece, Monte Vista Calif., also thirteen grandchildren and
twenty-one great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, Monday at 2:30 p.m., conducted
by the Rev. D.N. Gillett of Hamburg. The beautiful Masonic ritual was observed at the
grave.
Burial was made in the Riverton cemetery beside his wife.
HENRY ALEXANDER WRIGHT, Native born son of Fremont county, died last Wednesday
afternood, November 10, on the farm three miles south of town, where he was born
January 6, 1858. With the exception of three years, when he lived in Sidney, no other
spot has ever been home. His age was 68 years, 20 months, 4 days.
Mr. Wright was married in the month of March, 1881, to Miss Lou Yates. To their
union one daughter was born, Mary E., who as the Wife of Floyd Brackney, departed this
life February 18, 1921, leaving a baby daughter, Mary M., whom Mr. Wright cherished with
a love akin to worship. Mrs. Wright died in May, 2907, and on October 16, 1913, Mr.
Wright was married to Mrs. P. F. Wilson who survives him. He is survived also by three
sisters, Mrs. Vada Curry, and Mrs. Ida Scott, Mrs. Eliza Rasco and a brother Robert.
Mr. Wright- known in this community for nearly seventy years as "Alec"-was a citizen
of whom any locality might proud.
The death of Mrs. MOSES DEFREECE removes another old pioneer christian mother,
one who has lived in this community for half a century, respected and loved by a wide
circle of friends.
Sophia Kerby was born in LaFayette county, Missouri, May 28, 2835, and passed away
at the home of her son, W.M. Defreece, in Riverton, Iowa, after an illness of several
weeks, April 15, 1916, aged 80 years, 20 months and 17 days.
She married to Moses Defreece, of Rock Port, Missouri, April 17, 1853. To this
union was born 10 children all of whom a living except Eddie, who died September 10 1872,
and Dr. S.O. Defreece whose death occurred on March 4, 1908.
In 1866 Mrs. DeFreece and her husband settled on a farm in Fremont county between
Sidney and Riverton where they lived for 36 years. They moved to Sidney in 1902 where
they made their until the death of Mr. De Freece which occurred on March 6, 1914, since
which time Mrs. De Freece has lived with her children.
SIMPSON BENNETT VANFLEET was born in Piat Co., Ill. Sept. 23, 1850, died Feb. 26,
1913 at his home in Riverton, age 62 years, 5 months, 3 days. He was married to Eleanor
Savage near Linden, Mo., Jan. 30, 1876. To this union were born five children, Arthur,
Gussie, Charlie, Bertha, and Alive, all of whom were born in Hollenburg, Kansas, except
Arthur, who was born in Fremont Co.
He leaves besides his wife and children, two brohters and four sisters, and other
relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
The funeral services were held at Mt. Zion church Sunday, March 2, at 1 p.m. conducted
by Rev. A.R. Grant, paster of M.E. Church. Appropriate music was furnished by the Male
Quartet, Under the supervision of Miss Shoemaker.
Outlived Her Husband 27 years Elizabeth Ann Redd, 92, daughter, of Garrison and Sarah Redd was born September 23, 1846 in Platte County Missouri and came to Fremont County with her parents when a small child. She was married to Asa Barton in 1882 and established a home northwest of Sidney. They moved Riverton fourty years ago. Her gusband served in the Civil War. He preceeded his wife in death twenty-seven years. They were blessed with no children of their own but gave a home to their nephew Gurchie Barton. They were well repaid for their kindness, as he has devoted his life to caring for his aunt in her declining years. Her's was truly a house by the side of the road. No one was ever turned away hungry from her door.
Young Man Found Dead on the Railroad Track Near Riverton Last Tuesday it was discovered that a man had been run over by the train the night before and word was sent out near Nathan Mortimore's the party could be seen. The engineer on the passenger train after getting to Hamburg notified the section foreman that he came down near the cut he saw something on the track and for him to go up and see. He and one of his men went and found the body of a man lying between two ties, both legs severed from the body, one arm off and skull fractured. Leaving a man there he went back to Hamburg, telegraphed to Creston headquarter for the Coroner, Dr. Harris, of Tabor. Dr. Hatton and son Ora went down after dinner and there lay the body as described, naked, some of the clothing, shoes and cap nearby. People began to gather in from surrounding territory, but up to that time no one knew who it was. About 3 in the afternoon the boat crew came up and among them was Art Fleming, James Cowger and Will Beetum, who recognized the clothing, chain, cap and shoes as being that of Jesse Fleming of our town, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Fleming, the former has had charge of Rankin & Cowden's elevator for many years and Jesse assisted in the elevator. He was seen going down the track about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, by several and that was the last seen of him alive. The body was wrapped up in a blanket and brought to town and placed in the city hall where Dr. Harris held the inquest, after which the body was turned over to Sherlock & Smith who prepared it for burial for the following day. He was placed in a beautiful casket Wednesday afternoon and taken to his home where a beautiful service was rendered by Rev. Fred Harris assisted by Rev. Pallister. The music was fine. The casket was brought in the house, but body was not seen. The father, mother, the four brothers present, and only sister took it very hard. The house was crowded to its utmost and everyone sympathized deeply for those in such deep distress. How all this happened is not known, possibly never will be, but it leaves these good people with broken hearts. The family have the sympathy of the entere community in this hour of sorrow.
Catherine Hamilton Catherine Hamilton was born in Louisa county Iowa, April 12, 1956 and fell asleep Friday morning, December 14, 1923 at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 2 days. In early childhood she moved with her parents to Hamburg, Iowa, where she grew to young womanhood and in 1873, she was married to C.C. Beaston, with whom she lived for over fifty years. To this union was born two daughters, Minnie, who died in infancy and Mrs. L.S. McCracken with whom she spent the last few months of her life. Besides her husband and daughter, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Fred Zimmerman of Strang, Neb., Mrs. G. Bridges of Hamburg, Ia., and Mrs. R. H. Taylor of Shenandoah, and one brother, E. S. Hamilton of Cheyenne, Wyo., also a large number of other relatives who mourn the departure of one of God's saintly children. In early childhood she united with the Chistion church and has lived a devoted Christian life all these years.Short funeral services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. S. McCracken in Shenandoah, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. J.A. McKenzie and Mrs. McKenzie and Mrs. C.C. Dodd sang "The City Four Square" after which the remains were brought to the Christian Church in Riverton. The remains were laid to rest in the Riverton cemetery.
Lucinda F. Long Lucinda F. Long was born in North Carolina, May 20, 1828. In 1851 she was united in marriage to Robert Anderson, coming to Hamburg and vicinity a little later and being ever since a resident. Five children were born, two of whom are living, Garland Anderson of Hamburg, and Mrs. A. G. Thorpe of Great Bend, Kansas. For many years Grandma Anderson lived with her two granddaughters Mrs. Ruth Holmes and Mrs. Will Rageth and grandson, Moses Fletcher of that city, her gusband having preceded her 28 years ago. Had Mrs. Anderson lived a few days more, she would have been 80 years old. She had enjoyed good health till the past few years when she had been stricken with two strokes of paralysis from the last of which she never rallied, dying last Saturday morning. In early life she united with the South Methodist church and all the days till her death, lived her pur Christ like life both in the church and at home. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J.S. Rooker of the South Methodist church of that city Monday afternnon and interment in the Hamburg cemetery. A large concourse of people paid their farewell tribute to one they so highly respected.
Bachler, Mrs. Mary Martha (Bates) Mrs. Mary Martha (Bates) was born in Noble County, Ohio, Sept 12, 1847, and departed this life June 3, 1918, at her home 3 mi north of Thurman at the age of 71y 8m 22d. She moved to Glenwood, Iowa in 1856 and from there she moved to Rock Bluff, Nebraska with her parents. She was later united in marriage to REUBEN TODD, who was killed in Missouri. To this union was born one son, Wesley, who is left to mourn her loss. She was later married to J. H. BACHLER, and to this union 10 children were born, two dying in infancy. The remaining children who are left are: Wesley Todd, Andy Bachler, Alex Bachler, Loyda Bachler, May Bartles, Nettie Hindman and Nellie Herker, all of Thurman, and Isaac Bachler of Oregon and Willie Bachler of California. All were present at the funeral except the latter two. Besides these, she is survived by 23 grandchildren, and one great grand-child. She had lived in this community 35 years. Thursday, June 20, 1918 - Tabor Beacon --- submitted by Cay Merryman
Bachler, J.H. BACHLER, J. H., Funeral services for John Henry Bachler were held May 31, at the Methodist church in Thurman conducted by Rev. Charles Aitken, and burial was at Thurman. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of I. A. Loose, T. C. Burson, Mrs. H. McCartney and Mrs Fred F. Flatt, with Miss Chloe Husband as accompanist. Mr. Bachler was born in Ohio Feb. 29, 1848, and lived to the age of 89 years and three months. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Union army, serving two years, was returned home on account of illness, and later rejoined his company just before the close of the war. In 1870 he was married to Mary M. Bates and to them ten children were born. He was baptised in the Christian church in 1884. In 1917 he was married to Eliza Wright. He came to Nebraska in 1856, and to Iowa in 1880. After his second marriage he lived in Oklahoma for a few years and then returned to the old home north of Thurman. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Nellie Herker of Thurman, Nettie Hindman and May Bartles of Pacific Junction and four sons, Aleck and Andy of Thurman, Isaac of Silverton, Oregon and Willie of California. He also leaves 33 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends. June 7, 1933 - Tabor Beacon --- submitted by Cay Merryman
LEMUEL E. WEBB At 1 o'clock Tuesday p.m. Mr. L. E. Webb quietly passed away at his home in Tabor, aged about 82 years, arterial hardening affecting the heart. Lemuel E. Webb, one of the early pioneer settlers of Tabor, died at his home in Tabor, Tuesday, February 17, aged 81 years. Mr. Webb had enjoyed excellent health until a few months ago when he showed signs of breaking, but kept up until taken with a paralytic stroke Monday evening from which he failed to rally. The deceased was born in Salem, Huron county, OH, January 5, 1833, and in 1855 joined the new colony of Tabor. On Christmas day following he was married to Miss Elizabeth Hill, the wedding occurring in the Tabor school building then located where the parsonage now stands, and later moved by Mr. Webb and remodelled into a home where he has lived for so many years. Rev. John Todd, the pioneer pastor, officiated, it being a double wedding, the other couple married being Sherman Pearse and Miss Sarah Gardner. He spent nearly 30 years on a farm two miles east of Tabor in what was then known as Ross Township. He was one of the early Taborites acquainted with John Brown, and while living on his farm, he and his wife in the spring of 1860 gave an early breakfast to four runaway slaves who were being piloted thru Tabor on their way to Canada and freedom. Mr. Webb had made Tabor and vicinity his home ever since, for many years being the chief mason and brick layer in this region. One son and two daughters survive. These are Edgar H. Webb and Miss Adella Webb of Tabor, and Mrs. Bertha Stiles of Ft. Lupton, CO. Tabor Beacon February 19, 1914......Printed in the Memories column, compiled by Leland Smith for the present day paper Fremont-Mills Beacon Enterprise Submitted by Cay Merryman
DUDLEY P. RICKABAUGH Dudley P. Rickabaugh was suddenly stricken with apoplexy about 7:30 Saturday morning and died within a few minutes. He had opened up the Morris Thompson market as usual and went out back of the building where George Greelee and others were loading chicken crates onto the dray. Without a moment's warning, he was stricken and would have fallen to the ground had Mr. Greenlee not caught him. The stricken man was carried into the market and Dr. Tweedy summoned. Death was almost instant, however. He was a veteran meat market man, having been engaged in the business for himself at different times both in Malvern and Tabor, and had been employed as cutter in Thompson's market for several years. Dudley P. Rickabaugh was born near Hamden, OH, December 16, 1850 and moved to near Malvern in summer of 1864. He was married to Alice C. West of Tabor on December 19, 1878. Five children were born to this union: Charles Arthur of South Omaha; Mrs. Mabel Goy; Mrs. Mame Hall; Ruth and Lewis, all of Tabor. Mrs. Rickabaugh died in the spring of 1910. Besides the five children, Mr. Rickabaugh leaves one brother, I. P. of Omaha, and one sister, Mrs. J. T. Raines of Wendell, MN. Interment was in the Tabor Cemetery. Tabor Beacon December 28, 1911......Printed in the Memories Column compiled by Leland Smith for the present day paper Fremont-Mills Beacon Enterprise Submitted by Cay Merryman
HATTIE DALTON LUTZ Mrs. Hattie Lutz, 85 died Tuesday morning, Dec. 29, at the Hamburg hospital after suffering a fractured hip in a fall about a week before. Hattie Lutz, the daughter of William and Sarah Dalton, was born Aug. 1, 1868 on a farm southwest of Tabor and with the exception of a few years lived her entire life in Fremont county. She was a member of the Congregational church, the Wednesday Kensington and the Woman's Relief Corps. Survivors are Mrs. Alice Dalton, a sister-in-law, and the following nieces and nephews: Blanch, Ruth, Ethel and Brice Dalton of Tabor, Mrs. Ralph Russell and Lambert Thompson of Randolph, Mrs. Hazel Wearin and Will Thompson of Compton, Calif., and Mrs. Willie Miller of Oakland, IA. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 31, at the Reeves funeral home with the Rev. Norman McCallum officiating. Pallbearers were V. H. Patrick, John Omer, Walter Longinaker, Ben Hall, Wayne Rubenking and Bryan Kesterson. In charge of the flowers were Mrs. Logan Hemmer, Mrs. V. H. Patrick, Mrs. Ralph Jones and Miss Alice Omer. Soloist was Mrs. Lisle Weatherhead, accompanied by Mrs. Wanda Buckner. Interment was in the Tabor cemetery. Tabor Beacon (Hattie Lutz died in 1953) Submitted by Cay Merryman