Brandt, Mrs. Lyman died Tuesday morning at her home east of Silver City after a lingering illness of several months. She is survived by a husband and 6 grown children, four children having died in infancy. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Silver City Methodist church, services being conducted by Rev. Peter Jacobs. Tabor Beacon - 11 Sep 1908
Donner, Mrs. Al died Tuesday at the home of her mother, Mrs. R. J. Bentley in Malvern. Her death was caused by Bright's disease, with which she had been a sufferer for some time. She was about 29 years of age and had been a sufferer for some time. She was about 29 years of age and leaves a husband and one child 6 years old. The funeral was held Thursday. Tabor Beacon - 18 Sep 1908
Durbin, Mrs. Almira, a pioneer resident of Mills county, died last Saturday morning at her home in Malvern. She had been in poor health for some time past, suffering from paralysis. Tabor Beacon - 6 Nov 1908 (Malvern cemetery 23 Sep 1838 - 31 Oct 1908)
Harmer, William A., died Sunday at the home of his father, A. J. Harmer, 7 miles south of Glenwood. He had been in very poor health for the past 10 months suffering from paralysis and other complications. He was for some weeks in an Omaha hospital. He was the oldest son of Mr. Harmer and was born 24 Nov 1866. He was a single man. For the past 12 years, he had lived near Dallas TX. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and burial made in the Waubonsie cemetery Tabor Beacon - 30 Oct 1908
Haynie, William, a former well known resident of Mills county, was accidentally killed Tuesday of last week at his home in Decatur NE. The deceased was a brother of Lafe, Alfred and George Haynie, living south of Glenwood. Tabor Beacon - 6 Nov 1908
Hurlbutt, R. H., one of the oldest settlers of Mills county died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. T. Wilkins where he made his home for some years. Death was due to ailments incident to old age. He was in his 88th year. Deceased had lived in Mills county 52 years. He leaves, besides his aged wife, four children to mourn his death: Mrs. James Goodfellow of Ashland NE; M. W. Hurlbutt, Mrs. A. T. Wilkins and R. W. Hurlbutt of Tabor. Besides these are many grandchildren and other relatives. The funeral services will be held at the late home on Friday at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J. W. Ferner. Interment in Tabor cemetery. Tabor Beacon - 19 Jun 1908 (Tabor cemetery 1820 - 1908)
Hurlbutt, Robert H., The funeral of Robert H. Hurlbutt whose death was briefly mentioned in the Beacon last week was held Friday afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Ferner; and interment was made in Tabor cemetery. Robert H. Hurlbutt was born at Pittsburgh PA 3 May 1820; resided there with his parents until the summer of 1835, when they moved to Clarksfield, Huron county, OH. February 29, 1844, he married Arvilla Mead, and in 1856 they loaded their effects in a "prairie schooner", in which they drove across the country with their two young children, Malber W. and Alice M., arriving in Tabor, 1 July 1856, and settling on the raw prairie; where their present residence now stands. Two children were afterward born to them in Iowa; Robert W. and Eunice M. He is survived by 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He joined the Congregational church early in life at Clarksfield OH, and with his wife brought letters to the Tabor church, which they joined in 1856. He was a very close friend of Father John Todd, who was instrumental in inducing him to move here from Ohio 52 years ago. He has resided here continuously until his death, which took place at 6 a.m., 11 June 1908 at the age of 88y 1m 8d. Tabor Beacon - 19 Jun 1908
Kisby, Henry, one of the early day pioneers of Mills county and one of the oldest persons in these parts, died Wednesday 2 Sep 1908, at his home two miles north of Glenwood at the advanced age of 90 years. His condition due to the wearing out of life's machinery incident to old age, had been serious for several weeks. Tabor Beacon - 11 Sep 1908 (West Liberty cemetery 12 Mar 1818 - 2 Sep 1908)
Mayberry, Lewis M., A fatal accident occurred Monday afternoon near Glenwood, in which Lewis M. Mayberry lost his life in a tragic manner. "Tell" as he was familiarly known, was working in a saw mill in the Buffington timber near the Friends church, about 5 miles north of Glenwood. He was caught in the huge and rapidly whirling circular saw and his body was almost severed before assistance could possibly be rendered him. He has lived in this locality for nearly 30 years, coming with his parents from Ohio in 1879. He was 44 years old last October. His family consists of a wife and six children, 3 boys and 3 girls, the youngest 2 years and the oldest 17 years of age. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mayberry, now residing in Glenwood. He is survived also by three brothers and one sister. His wife is a sister of Mark and James Evans. The funeral will be held at the Glenwood Christian church, of which deceased was a member, on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Glenwood cemetery. Tabor Beacon - 27 Mar 1908 (Glenwood cemetery- Louis M. Mayberry - 1863 - 1908)
McClenhan, "Gus" who died at his home southeast of Henderson on 4 Sep 1908 had lived in Mills county since 1848 and on the farm where he died for 52 years. Tabor Beacon - 18 Sep 1908 (Henderson Farm Creek cemetery 18 Aug 1848 - 4 Sep 1908)
Moore, Joseph W., an old time resident of Glenwood, died Monday at Plattsmouth. He has been partially paralyzed and in poor health for some years. The body was brought to Glenwood for burial where the parents and wife of the deceased are buried. He is survived by two children. Four brothers and sisters live in Mills county: Mrs. M. T. Deupree, Glenwood; Mrs. D. C. Jackson and J. S. Moore, Silver City; and James Moore, Hastings. The deceased was 55 years old. Tabor Beacon - 30 Oct 1908
Nipp, H. W. died Monday evening September 14. Mineola loses one of its foremost citizens, one of the strong German pioneers who aided much in the development of that section of Queen Mills. We extend our earnest sympathy to the sons and daughters and aged widow whose loved one has been taken. The funeral services were held at the late home in Mineola Tuesday afternoon at the Lutheran church conducted by the pastor, Rev. O. Sitzler and was attended by the entire community by whom the deceased was loved and honored. Tabor Beacon - 25 Sep 1908 (Mineola cemetery - b. Satjendorf, Holstein, Germany 21 July 1831 - 13 Sep 1908 Civil war-GAR)
Rickabaugh, Samuel E., an old soldier who lived at Glenwood for a number of years, died March 8, 1908 at the home of his son Claude east of Silver City and was buried on March 10 at Wesley Chapel cemetery. He was 68 years old and was a member of Co. H. of the 40th Iowa in the civil war. Tabor Beacon - 27 Mar 1908 (Wesley Chapel cemetery - 5 Dec 1840 - 8 Mar 1908)
Rooney, The 7 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rooney, living northwest of Tabor died Tuesday night of last week with malignant croup. The funeral was held Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Father Murphy of Hamburg. Interment in Pacific Junction cemetery Tabor Beacon - 9 Oct 1908 (Glenwood cemetery Howard T. Rooney 27 Mar 1901 - 29 Sep 1907)
Schick, William, a well-known farmer and old settler, died suddenly on Wednesday, 21 Oct 1908, at his home a half mile south of Emerson. He has been in poor health for the past few weeks and death resulted from heart trouble. He was out in the yard getting ready to go to town when he was stricken. He died before medical assistance could arrive. He is survived by a wife and large family of grown children. The funeral was held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Champion Hill church, south of Emerson. Tabor Beacon - 30 Oct 1908 (Emerson cemetery 7 Nov 1836 - 21 Oct 1908)
West, Mrs. John Carlos. In the death of Mrs. John Carlos West, which occurred Sunday, June 14, 1908, Mills county loses another pioneer citizen; Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the old home northeast of Tabor conducted by Rev. J. W. Ferner. Interment was made in the Fairview church cemetery. Ann E. Terryberry was born in Belvidere NJ, 12 Jan 1834; died 14 Jun 1908. She came to Mills county, Iowa, in 1856, and was married to John M. West in 1857, who died 5 May 1904. To them were born eight children, seven of whom are living. John Carlos West, their eldest son, died 1 Oct 1863 at the age of 6 years. The seven who mourn the loss of a loving mother are: W. D., Carlos and H. M. West, Mrs. Adelia Aistrope, Clara M. West, Gertrude Good, and Mary Alice Russing. "Gran", as Mrs. West was affectionately known to her many friends, was a pioneer and a great lover of flowers. All along her life's pathway she scattered blossoms of hope and cheer, trying to be true to her motto, "Live to do good," Tabor Beacon - 19 Jun 1908 (Fairview cemetery 12 Jan 1834 - 14 Jun 1908)
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