Iowa
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THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD
Fremont Co. Iowa
April 16, 1925.
Riverton News
--Mr Layton White of Hamburg died after a prolonged illness from
uremic poisoning. He lived in this community for several years,
later moving to Hamburg. He was in the employ of Mr. Tebe Reeves
for 12 years and never was off duty for a week during that time.
He leaves a wife and five sons, who have homes of their own. They
were all present at his death bed, as well as a brother who lives
at Oberlin, Kansas.The funeral was held Thursday. Interment in
Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[added by submitter --Jim S. and Valeria (Rinehart) White: Their
daughter Doris M., born Aug. 10, 1917 at Hamburg -d. July 16,
1993 at Gering, Nebr.; md. (1) William Dean Spittler on July 7,
1934; he died in 1983. She married (2) Gordon Clinger on Nov. 3,
1984. FRANK LAYTON WHITE, b. Dec. 29, 1856 at Osage, Mitchell
county, Iowa -d. April 7, 1925; married Nancy Mortimore, b. ca.
1849 in Howard county, Iowa -d. after 1943. Buried in Utterback
Cemetery. 1943: of Hamburg, Iowa. He was the son of Josiah White.
Children (As far as known):
#2.--Milbert Orley, b. June 12, 1883 at Hamburg; married __?__cil
Rhinehart, b. ca 1894 at Mitchell, S.D.; md. on Jan. 25, 1913 at
Sidney. Daughter of Joe and Carrie Lee (Grant) Rhinehart.
#4.--Alva Willard, b. Oct. 9, 1886 in Madison township, Fremont
county, Iowa. Wife Mamie.
#5.--Charley C., b. April 16, 1889 in Madison township. In 1941
he lived in Shenandoah, Iowa.
#6.--Jim Sigle, born July 29, 1891 in Madison township; md.
Valeria Rinehart, b. at Mecklin, S.D.; married on Jan. 7, 1914 at
Sidney, Iowa. Daughter of A. J. and Carrie L. (Grant) Rhinehart.
Lived at Nebraska City, Neb.]
--Mrs. Laura Skeels of Mound City, Missouri, came Thursday for a
few days visit with her son Roy English and family.
ANDERSON NEWS
--Relatives here tell us that Prof. George Showalter, whose wife
was Miss Lulu Duff, is to be principal of the schools at Whitman,
Nebraska, next year.
--Mrs. Fletcher had a visit Monday afternoon from her daughter,
Mrs. Mabel Lesley and husband, who drove over from Riverton.
--Mrs. Dora Otte and daughter, Mrs. Jim Mosely, were among the
ones we saw in Sidney Saturday.
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THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD
April 16, 1925.
STORMY JORDAN AT BAT STRIKES OUT. Sidney Star
Athlete Loses Game In the Ninth Inning To Tuberculosis
--Although his death was almost hourly expected, it was no little
surprise to some to learn of the death of Ted Jordan, more
familiarly known as "Stormy". Ted was one of Sidney's
most popular athletes in his day and his various feats on the
baseball diamond in former days are still talked of wherever the
fans gather. "Stormy" is a home boy and has always made
his home in or near Sidney. He was for many years the star first
baseman of the home team and at one time gained recognition in
the Nebraska league. For some years he has been fighting an
uphill game against tuberculosis and the great Umpire decided
against him Sunday about noon when he came to bat for the last
time. Fred Cleveland Jordan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel
Jordan, was born in Sidney, October 8, 1884, and died at his home
here on Sunday, April 12, 1925, at the age of forty years, 6
months and 4 days. He attended the Sidney public schools and was
a favorite among his fellow scholars and a leader in games and
athletics. As an occupation he chose the calling of his father,
that of a carpenter, and continued in this work until failing
health forced him to seek other occupation. He then occupied the
position of manager of the Brandon lumber yard at Anderson until
he was forced to give up. For some time he acted as night-watch
over our city and was always faithful to his appointed tasks.
While he worked at the carpenter trade he had a reputation of
turning out a large amount of work in a short time and his
services were in great demand. He had hosts of friends, aside
from his immediate relatives. Ted was never married and made his
home with his mother to whom he was always kind. She, in turn,
did her very best for her son up to the closing moments of his
last illness. Eighteen years ago he united with the Baptist
church and in his last illness his thoughts turned toward God and
the future. When his pastor visited him, his invariable request
was, "please offer prayer before you go." His anchorage
rested at John 3:16--"For God so loved the world that He
gave his only begotten Son that whomsoever believeth on Him
should not perish but have everlasting life," Beside the
sorrowing mother, Mrs. Minerva Jordan, there remain to mourn his
loss, two brothers, Milton of Randolph and Walter of Kansas City,
and one sister, Mrs. Bert Wilson, of Shenandoah. Funeral services
were held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by
Rev. L.W. Ross, assisted by Rev. N. R. Miles. Interment was made
in Sidney cemetery.
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THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD.
April 30, 1925.
Riverton News
--The body of Ely Frazier was brought from Kansas and interred in
the Riverton cemetery. He was formerly a resident here but of
late had made his home with his daughter in Kansas.
--Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graves of Omaha came Saturday to visit with
his sister, Mrs. Chas. Shearer an husband.....
--Sidney Beam and daughter of Strahan, Iowa, were in Riverton
Saturday visiting his parents.....
--On last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Chris Stauch celebrated their china
wedding anniversary, and 35 of their friends gathered in to help
in the happy occasion.....
--One thing Riverton needs--a water system.
Obituaries.
JOHN DOUGLAS TAYLOR was born on the old home farm in Madison
township, near Riverton, on July 21, 1857 and died at the home of
his daughter Mrs. Eva Jones, in Riverton, on April 18, 1925, aged
67 years, 8 months and 27 days. On November 13, 1876, he was
united in marriage to Sallie Florence Greenameyer, and they made
their home on the old home place until the death of Mrs. Taylor
on July 15, 1901. To this lunion were born two children, Eva.,
now Mrs. Hubert Jones, and Ora J. both of Riverton, who with five
grandchildren survive. After the death of his wife, Mr. Taylor
made his home with his children, where he was always most
welcome. His death removes one more of those having an active
part in the development of this section of the country. He saw it
change from an expanse of prairie to the thickly settled
community it now is. He was a good citizen, devoted to this
children, kind and considerate to others, and he will be greatly
missed by all.
The funeral services, which were largely attended by over three
hundred relatives, neighbors and friends was conducted at the
M.E. church Monday at 2 o'clock by the Rev. C. A. Thornton,
assisted by Rev. M. B. Wilson, pastor of the church. The music
was furnished by the Mesdames M. B. Wilson, Will Stubbs, Mr. F.
Templeton and Dr. L. A. Baldwin, with Mrs. Baldwin at the piano.
The remains were laid to rest in Mt. Zion cemetery. Among those
from a distance who attended the funeral were: Denver
Greenameyer, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Mawhor and daughter
of Tabor; Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Acord and Mrs. and Mrs. H. Randall,
Farragut; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Swanson and daughter Lucile, Sidney;
Mrs. Henry Heaton, Shenandoah; Mrs. Ada Bruce Hamburg; and Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Donaldson of near Rock Port.
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Mrs. J. J. Jackson
--At her home in east Sidney, on April 23, 1925, Mrs. J. J.
Jackson passed to her eternal reward after more than a week of
hard fighting against the dread disease of double pneumonia. The
wife and mother will be sadly missed in this home and the sincere
sympathy of the entire community is extended ot the bereaved
family in their dark hour of sorrow. Mrs. Jackson was the only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Butcher and was born on June 7,
1873, near Norwood in Wright County, Missouri, and, at the time
of her passing, had reached the age of 51 years, 10 months and 16
days. At the age of twenty-six years she united with the Baptist
church in which her father was a minister. On January 20, 1890,
she was united in marriage with J. J. Jackson and to this union
were born seven children, one of whom died in infancy. Those who
remain are Susie, Mrs. Sidney Carter, Golde, Ada, Grace and
Edwin, together with Mrs. Charles McAllister, a daughter by a
former marriage, and Sherman Jackson, a step-son, all of whom
live in Sidney. About eight years ago this family moved from
Missouri to Sidney and they have since made this place their
home. Mrs. Jackson was a woman who helped to bear the sorrows and
ills of others--a modest and unassuming type--such as is the salt
of the earth. Her ready ministrations will be missed by all who
knew and loved her. Funeral services were held from the holme in
east Sidney Friday afternoon, Ap;ril; 24, at 3 o'clock, conducted
by Rev. Dahlgren of Hamburg.
[submitted by W.F., Aug. 2003]