CHAPTER XIII.

Tributes to the Memory of our Departed Friends and Fellow Pioneers- K. T. Gale, Rev. J. M. Young, David Imlay, Sen., Mrs. J. F. Duncan, Mrs. B. T. Walker, Mrs. Adaline LiniDsay, Mrs. Mary H. Wallick, Abram Courtwrioht, Milton Langdon. Mrs. Anne Langdon, Rev. A. J. Combs, Stites Wooley, Wm. Hageman, Mrs. Margaret Boyes, Samuel Manley, Roger Cooper, Mrs. Mary Stanwood, Mrs. E. D. Donalson, Mrs. E. W. Bofurton, Wm. Morris, Roland Reed, Rev. J. B. Mitchell, Jasper Roberts, Stephen Payne, Rev. O. D. Cone, E. M. Spear, F. S. Johnson, Wm. H. Reed, Rev. E. L. Clark, Mrs. L. M. Bacrelder, Rev. Abram Towner, Mrs. Jane Snodorass, Mrs. Amos Coleman, Rev. T. N. Skinner.

ROBERT T. GALE.

It pains us to be unable to learn anything of the early life of our departed friend. We first became acquainted with him at Nebraska City, in 1860. We bad the pleasure of his acquaintance for seven years, or until his death in the early spring of 1867. We learned to appreciate him for his unusual intelligence and worthy Christian character. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church. Was a surveyor by trade. Took up the first homestead in Seward county on the 2d day of January, 1863, which was the seventh in the South Platte land district. Made his residence in this county in the spring of 1864. Was elected justice of the peace in the following fall, and in 1865 was elected county surveyor, which office he held until his death.

He married Miss Amelia Wooley, daughter of Stites Wooley, of Seward, now deceased, in the spring of 1861. There were two children born to them, Miss Clara, now of Oregon, and the younger a son who died in infancy. Mr. Gale did much in the early days to help develop Seward county, and is remembered by all the older citizens with affectionate regard. His homestead comprised the land just east of the Presbyterian church in Seward. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. L. Clark, and his remains were followed to the grave by all the neighbors as mourners.

THE AUTHOR’S TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF HIS DEAR FRIEND, REV. J. M. YOUNG.

[From the State Journal of Feb. 27, 1884.]

Our hearth are very sad as we read in yesterday’s Journal that our dear old friend, Elder Young, has passed away. Among the useful and good he was among the best. All that knew him well, loved him well. He was a worker in all useful fields. Where any good was to be accomplished no task was too hard for him.

He would face winter storms, camp out at night, or do anything to further the work his hands found to do. He was among the most enterprising, helping other people to help themselves. He loved to make money for the sole purpose of doing good with it. Place a mountain of gold at his door and he could not be rich while any one was in need or there was a laudable enterprise to help. The city of Lincoln owes ita existence more to him than any other man living or dead. We say what we do know. Had It not been for him, there is no doubt that the capital of our state would have been placed elsewhere.

It was our good fortune to make his acquaintance in 1880 at Nebraska City, and in 1882 we were living at the salt basin, where the elder made his home with us when he first visited the land where your splendid city now stands. His company reached our place at noon on the Fourth of July, 1862. They expressed themselves glad to see us, and God knows we were glad to see them. We, that day, raised the stars and stripes to kiss the breeze for the first time in that new land, and we had a celebration. A celebration meant something in those dark days, when the war clouds hung like a pall over our land. As the Elder talked to us, we would cheer or cry when reference was made to the dear boys at the front, of their brave deeds, and their sufferings, and of our blessed flag that was being trailed in the dust by recreant hands. The company remained with us over Sabbath, and the Elder preached the first sermon in that vicinity. After viewing a wide extent of country, they located their colony on the site of your city, and dedicated a portion of section 22 for a town site and christened it Lancaster.

It was our pleasure to continue an intimate acquaintance with him for a number of years. While his colony was in its infancy he was the soul of it. His presence was an inspiration to all the struggling pioneers. Always ready with words of cheer and a little cash, when needed. He would always find some work for those willing to work. He would manage somehow to make work for them. his every day was full of good works. His noble Christian example (he lived the religion he professed) was valuable to all that knew him. Your beautiful city Is to-day a monument to the memory of its founder and faithful friend.

IMLAY.

David Imlay (more especially known in Nebraska as Grandpa Imlay) was born Feb. 15, 1792, in Allegheny county, Penn. Miss Dorcaa Johnson, his wife, was born at the same place. They were married in 1814, and removed to Muskingum county, Ohio, and resided in the woods nine years, and opened a farm. They then returned to the old home and took care of his aged parents while they lived, and at the end of nine more years they started westward, stopping in Muskingum county until 1841, when they pushed westward to Wabash county, Indiana. There were born to them twelve children, eight of whom are yet living, viz., Elizabeth, now Mrs. Spinks, of Harrison county, Iowa; Fannie J., now Mrs. Brady, of Wabash, Indiana; William, now of Seward; Sarah A., now Mrs. James A. Brown, of Los Angeles, Cal.; Solomon, of Dakota; David P., of Seward, and Joseph, of I)akota county, Nebraska. The old people followed their children to the West in 1856, and settled in Harrison county, Iowa, and in 1864 they set-tied upon a homestead two miles north-east of Seward, and there spent the remainder of their days. Grandmother Imlay died Maya. 1871, and Grandfather followed her to rest June 10, 1872.

They each united with the Presbyterian church in the days of their youth, and through all the chequered scenes of their long life they kept the faith to the end. It was our pleasure to have a familiar acquaintance with these good old people, and we are warranted in saying that Grandfather Imlay was one of the best Christian men that it has ever been our pleasure to meet.

They were laid to rest aide by side in the Seward cemetery, and were mourned by their large family of children and a great number of grandchildren.

DUNCAN.

Miss Elizabeth Evans was born October 4, 1838, near Logansport, lad. Was married to John F. Duncan in 1850, in Mercer county, Ill., where her parents had taken up their abode during her early childhood. Removed to Seward county and settled on a homestead in May, 1866. To her were born six children, only one, Mrs. Effle Manley, of Iowa, now survives. Three of the children were buried at Seward; a bright little girl (Mary) of eight years, a young son, Isaac, who bore sad affliction during his whole life, and a young infant. Her death occurred in the summer of 1872, and she was buried at Seward. Mrs. Duncan was a most noble woman, a faithful wife and loving mother, suffering and laboring in the midst of poverty with all meekness and earnestness of soul, and while she was denied the luxuries and many of the comforts of life, she labored on patiently and lovingly for her household. She united with the Missionary Baptist church in her early life. She possessed many of the Christian graces in a marked degree, and when her sweet life ebbed away all were sure that she had gone to dwell with her blessed Savior. She left a husband and two children to mourn her loss, one of which, the infant, soon followed her to the tomb.

ELSIE T. WALKER, WIFE OF DR. LELAND WALKER.

It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of another of Nebraska’s brave pioneers, and one of our most efficient temperance heroines. She died at Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Feb. 14, 1886, while homeward bound from Hot Springs.

Elsie T. Cooper was born at Mount Vernon, Ohio, January 12, 1831. She was converted at the age of fourteen, and united with the Missionary Baptist church. Was married to Dr. Walker, Sept. 14, 1853. Five children were born to them, Homer A., now of Ord, Neb.; Ida E., now Mrs. Dr. Avery, of Ulysses, Neb.; Warren M., of Seward, and Elmer E., who followed his mother to the tomb during the last autumn. Their youngest, a daughter, died in infancy.

The family removed to Seward county the first of December, 1867, and located on a homestead three miles north-east of the present city. In the summer of 1868 their house was blown to pieces in a violent storm. Mrs. Walker and the children came near losing their lives. The Doctor concluded to rebuild their house in the embryo city, and here our friend has lived and labored with us for eighteen years. Hers was a life of remarkable labor. While she was physically frail, she had unbounded ambition, and was always among the foremost in all public enterprises and labors of love. With uncompromising fidelity to principle, she was generous to the faults of others. She was an active and working member of the church, was always ready to give battle to the rum traffic, was one of the leaders of the crusade in 1874, and one of the noble band of Christian mothers that form the W. C. P. U.

In her younger days she was a great help to the Doctor in his professional labors, especially among the poor. She was a frequent visitor to the abodes of suffering and poverty, and would carry sunshine. Many a time has she given freely of her means and of her strength and labor to restore the sick, and thus bless mankind. We rejoice that her good works will follow through the years to come. She was followed to her resting place by a host of old neighbors and friends. Rev. G. M. Morey, an old friend of the family, officiated. She sweetly sleeps in Seward cemetery.

LINDSEY.

Mrs. Adaline Lindsey was born a slave in Eastern Missouri. By dint of her own perseverance she learned to read and write, by stealth, with the assistance of white children. Was married to a Mr. Taylor at seventeen, and in 1856 her husband was sold and taken south. Years rolled on and she supposed her husband to be dead. She was again married to a Mr. Tate. She suffered slavery in its most cruel form, doing the hardest kind of drudgery and receiving most barbarous treatment. Once she was beaten and left for dead, and from this she never fully recovered. At the opening of the war she heard of some Union people living in a distant neighborhood. She made arrangements with theme to furnish her with northern papers. They would place papers in the hollow of a certain tree, and she would borrow her master’s horse at dead of night and ride six miles, get the papers, and then slyly read them to the slaves of her neighborhood. Imagine the rising hopes and fears of those slaves as the eloquent young woman would unfold to them the thrilling events of such vital importance to them.

In 1862 she made ready, and one dark, rainy night she saddled her master’s best horse, with her mistress’ sixty dollar saddle, and strapped her six year old boy to the saddle, and rode eighty miles before the next noon, through a drenching rain. She went fairly flying through the rebel pickets. Once she ran near a squad of boys in blue. They gave chase, but had hard work to convince her that they were friends, but finally succeeded. They were about to raid the village just ahead, and the captain said to her that they would ride through the town and for her to follow in their wake. On nearing the town, at the word of command a bold dash was made, and the boys went tearing and slashing through at a fearful rate, and our heroine made the best use of time and rushed her panting steed through the scene of carnage. She reached the city of Hannibal in safety, where her mother lived. The old woman had previously secured her freedom. With assistance of her mother she was secreted until night. The master arrived during the day. He found the horse, minus the saddle. His principal game he could not find. She owed her mistress a spite for an unmerciful whipping she had received for borrowing that saddle on a former occasion. A stone had been tied to the saddle and all was sunk in the river. She afterwards wrote her mistress to drain the "father of waters" and get her saddle. She crossed the river at night, and made her way to Oalesburg with her boy.

In 1863 she united with the African M. E. church, where she became an honored and useful member, until she moved to Seward in 1874. After the war she was rejoined by her second husband, Mr. Tate, who accompanied her to Seward, where he died in 1880. In 1884 she was married to Mr. B. Lindsey, a very worthy colored man.

She became a leading member of the W. C. T. U., and was a moat earnest Christian lady. She was a woman of rare intellectual abilities, and was honored by all who knew her. She rejoiced when her work was done, and was fully ready. She chose her own text: "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord," and gave personal directions about the funeral and burial. She lies beside her former husband in Seward cemetery. She was followed to the tomb by a very large concourse of people, including a large delegation of the W. C. T. U. Her death occurred April 25, 1886.

WALLICK.

Mary H. Johnson was born Jan. 3, 1834, in Fnlton county, Illinois. Was married to Abram Wallick, July 26, 1850. Moved to Iowa in 1853. Joined the Baptist church in 1858. Moved to Seward county in 1868, where she died in February, 1871.

Mrs. W. was the mother of thirteen children, as follows: Elizabeth V. Smith, now dead, Christian J., John F., Ellen, Abram M., Martha N., Elvira, Melville, Wallace, Mary L., Henry C., Ada, and Jane.

Mrs. Wallick is remembered by all the older settlers as a very worthy Christian lady, who went through great tribulation to her brighter home in the skies to receive her crown.

COURTRIOHT.

[Written by Edith M. France, of York, Neb.]

Abram Courtright, the oldest son of Elisha and Sarah Courtright, was born February 1, 1819, at Wilkesbarre, Luzerne Co., Pa.; in 1840 moved to Illinois, settling at Dixon, Lee county; the year 1847 entered the Mexican war, serving until its. close; was married in 1849 to Miss S. H. Gaunt, of Dixon, Ill., there being born to them two children, a son and daughter—Elisha Courtright, resident of Milford, Seward county, and Edith M. Conrtright (Mrs. Geo. B. France,) of York, York county, Nab. In 1863 Mr. Courtright decided to move West, and in the fall with his family came to Nebraska, settling at that time in Cass county, buying a farm, remaining in this county until 1866; moving at that time to Seward county, improving the opportunity of the homestead law, and locating four miles east of Milford. He spent the remainder of his life cultivating and improving his farm, and on January 25, 1882, after a short illness, there passed from this life to a life beyond, a kind and loving husband, an indulgent father, a true friend, and loyal republican. In 1846 he became a charter member of the brotherhood of the A. F. and A. M., remaining a staunch member all his life. Having traveled all over the United States, he always said, "All things considered, I think Nebraska the finest state in the Union." Having been an early settler he ever felt a great interest in the development of the state and especially the county in which he lived. At his fireside the stranger and the early settler could always find shelter and a hearty welcome.

LANGDON.

Milton Langdon was born in Sugar Grove, Warren county, Penn., on the 28th of April, 1823; removed in an early day to Janesville, Wisconsin, where he married Miss Anna Mitehel, on the 26th of April, 1848; here their four children were born, viz., Andrew, now of Lincoln, Neb.; Carrie, now Mrs. Hugh Hunter, of Seward; Kate, now Mrs. Melick, wife of Sheriff Melick, of Lincoln, and John M., now of Seward. In the early spring of 1853, they removed with their young family to Richland Centre, Wis., and there remained until the spring of 1858, when he took the western fever and loaded up his worldly goods and family and traveled all the weary way with an ox team to Civil Bend, in Fremont county, Iowa. He took up. his abode at the salt basins in May, 1862. The writer had met him several times during the fall and early winter of 1861 and 1862. He was engaged in the manufacture of salt for three seasons. He was at one time a partner in business with us. He continued his residence in that locality until the founding of Lincoln, when he took up his residence in the city; was elected treasurer of Lancaster county in 1868, and held the office two terms; removed to the Oak Groves in Seward county, in 1872, and was engaged in the manufacture of lime and brick, and invented a novel and valuable brick kiln, in which straw and hay could be used for burning brick with very little cost. Mr. Langdon was a man of much more than ordinary intelligence. We used to call him a walking encyclopedia in all historical matters. He was a genial companion, a good neighbor, wide awake and full of energy. His death occurred in December, 1880, and he was buried at Oak Grove cemetery.

MRS. ANNE LANODON.

[From the State Journal. Contributed by W. W. Cox.]

The subject of this sketch was born April 26, 1821, in Bucks county, Pa.; died in Seward, Neb., July 16, 1884. She removed at an early age to Rochester, N. Y., and while yet young to Janesville, Wisconsin, where she was married to Milton Langdon, in 1848. [The reader is referred to the biography of Mr. Langdon for many particulars.] After the death of her husband, she lived with the children. She kept house for her son John, at Seward, until pro8trate with her sickness, when she was kindly cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Hugh Hunter. Deceased joined the Congregational church in her youth, and her life has been that of an every-day Christian. Her noble self-sacrificing labor through the many years of her pioneer life are to be remembered by all who knew her. She was the light and joy of the home and the community. She was loved and honored by all. In hours of prosperity or deep adversity, she was ever the same kind, affectionate lady, with words of counsel for the erring, with words of sympathy when needed, and works of charity among the suffering. Hers was a beautiful life, full of the Christian graces. Her crown will be thickly set with precious gems. With work all well done, she was ready to depart and dwell with her Savior, whom she had loved, faithfully served, and confidingly trusted. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. L. Sexton. She was laid to rest beside her husband In Oak Grove cemetery. Peaceful be her rest in the arms of her Blessed Master.

REV. A. J. COMBS

Was born in Indiana, November 12, 1845; was converted and united with the M. E. church in 1865; was married to Miss Mary Robinson in 1869. He was an earnest and eloquent preacher, and was honored and loved by all that knew him. His death occurred at David City, in 1879, and he was the same year followed to the tomb by his young wife, and three little orphan boys were left to mourn their loss

WOOLEY.

Stites Wooley was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, June 6, 1807, and died at Seward, Neb., December 10, 1887, being eighty years, six months, and three days old. In 1839 he was married to Miss M. Stevenson; who survives him. In 1841 they removed to Cincinnati, where he worked at his trade (a brick mason), and in 1856 the family settled at Nebraska City, remaining until their settlement at Seward, In 1866, where they improved a homestead on Sec. 15, "G" precinct, for many years, when he sold the farm and moved into the city, and there resided in his old age. There were eight children born to them. The two oldest died at Cincinnati, and the two youngest at Nebraska City. Their only daughter, Amelia, now Mrs. Ross, resides at Albina, Oregon. Fred is at Seward, and Oliver and Henry are in the West. Father Wooley was highly respected, was an honorable and upright citizen, and a consistent Christian. United with the Presbyterian church during his early manhood. Funeral was held at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Chestnut, the pastor, officiating. He was buried in Seward cemetery.

HAGEMAN.

William Hageman was born November 6, 1805, in Somerset county, New Jersey; was married at his native place to Miss Nettie A. Quickstriker. To them six children were born, viz., Maria, now Mrs. M. Young, of Raritan, Ills.; John S., now dead; G. Vandvere, now of Milford, Neb.; Jane N., now dead; Abraham V., of Seward, and Miss J. A., now the wife of Gus. Brokaw, of Ruby, Neb. The family removed to Fulton county, Illinois, in 1839, where he buried his wife, January 19, 1850. In the year following, he returned to New Jersey, and married Mrs. M. V. Skiliman, a young widow, and the sister of his former wife. He brought her to the Fulton county home, where were born to them, Miss Helen V., now Mrs. F. Garner, of Ruby, Neb.; Chris. S. and Simon P., now of Seward, and Wm. W., now of Lincoln county, Nebraska. He removed to Seward county and settled on a homestead four miles south of Seward in the spring of 1866, where he lived until 1880, when he made his residence in the city of Seward, residing there until his death, which occurred November 15, 1882, at the advanced age of seventy-seven years. Mr. Hageman united with the Dutch Reformed church in his early life, and was an exemplary Christian through all the changeful scenes of along life. His aged widow, a large family of children and grandchildren, together with a host of friends, mourn his loss. He was buried in the Hageman cemetery, near Ruby station.

BOYES.

Margaret Broadhead was born in Bethany, Indiana, June 15, 1842. Removed with her parents to Story county, Iowa, in 1855. Married Geo. W. Boyce in April, 1857. To them were born four children, all yet living: Manuel, now of Wray, Colo.; Alice, now Mrs. Underhill, of Utica, Nebraska; and a pair of twins Harvey and Harris, now of Ruby, Nebraska. The family moved to Seward in 1868, where her husband built a saw-mill, and resided at Seward until February, when they returned to Story county, Iowa, where she died June 29, 1869. We well remember the subject of this sketch as a very amiable lady. She was an invalid and suffered greatly, yet patiently. She was beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was buried in Story county, and mourned by her husband and four young children.

Samuel Manley was born in Humelstown, Penn,, May 21, 1836, and died at Ulysses, Nebraska, July 31, 1877. Mr. Manley lived at the old home until he was eighteen, when he, with- his parents, removed to Muscatine, Iowa, where he learned the carpenter’s trade. Married Miss Harriet Cromer in 1862. There were born to them Frankie, now Mrs. Frankie Roberta, of Colorado, and Iba, now dead. The young people removed to Seward county in the fall of 1868, and settled upon a homestead three miles north-west of Seward. In the summer of 1870 he burnt the first kiln of brick in the county, shortly after which he built the first brick house of the county, and also built the first brick structure in the city (the old Reporter office, on Jackson avenue). He also built two small frame buildings on the corner where Goehner’s hardware now stands, in one of which be opened a grocery store, and Mr. Humphrey opened a drug store during the winter of 1868. There were born to them three children, Samuel, now with his mother at Seward, Ruth and Luther, both now dead. Mr. Manley was twice elected county commissioner for Seward county. Was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and attained the high degree of Knight Templar. Mr. Manley was a very active business-man, and did much toward the development of the county. Was. killed while examining an excavation for a mill flume at Ulysses, Neb., where he was engaged in building a mill. Was buried in Seward cemetery, under the auspices of the Knights Templar. He left a widow and four children, two of whom soon followed him to the tomb. A fine monument to his memory was erected by his widow.

ROGER COOPER.

Was born August 1, 1800, in Vermont; was married to Sarah W. Babcock, July 5,. 1826, in Salem, Washington county, New York. The family moved to Knox county, Ohio, in 1829; from thence to Carroll county, Ill., in 1856, and to Jones county, Iowa, in 1857. They settled on section 12, in G precinct, Seward county, Nebraska, in October, 1866. There were born to them, Mary C., June 16, 1827, now dead; Wm. H., at one time a resident of Seward county, now a resident of Grant county, Wis.; Elsie T., the wife of Dr. L. Walker, now dead, born Jan. 12, 1831; Lucretia, born Dec. 6, 1833, now dead; Leonard, born June 19, 1835, now dead; Hannah E., born Sept. 11, 1836, now of Fremont county, Iowa; Edward, born March 24, 1839, now of Ulysses, Neb.; Isaac M., born March 22, 1811, now dead; Clark R., born May 19, 1843, now dead; Sarah, born March 13, 1846, now dead; J. K., born April 24, 1848, now of Ortello, Custer county, Neb. Mr. Cooper was a man of remarkable vigor, even in his old age. His death occurred at Ulysses, where the old people were living with their son Edward, on June 2, 1885, being 84 years, 10 months, and 2 days old. He leaves his aged widow and his remaining children and a great host of grandchildren to mourn his loss. Mr. Cooper was a member of the M. E. church. He was buried at Seward.

STANWOOD.

Mrs. Mary, daughter of David and Dorcas Imlay, was born in 1820, in Muskingum county, Ohio. Was married to James McFadden in 1848, at Wabash, Indiana. Removed to Calhoun, Iowa, in 1856, where she buried her husband in 1857. She was at this time the mother of six children, viz., Henry, now of Holt county, Neb.

Lydia, now Mrs. Hoops, of Staplehurst, Neb.; James W. and Marcus, both of Omaha; Mary, now Mrs. Hecocks, of Seward; and Dethula, now Mrs. Nelson, of Montana. She married Sabin Stanwood in 1860, in Harrison county, Iowa, and to them were born Andrew and Joseph, now of Seward. They settled in Seward county, on a homestead three miles north-east of Seward, in 1867, where she died in 1874. She united with the Presbyterian church in early life, and died in the triumph of a living faith, and mourned by a large family and a host of friends.

DONALSON.

Elizabeth Denning Donalson, mother of Mrs. Wm. Imlay, of Seward, was born June 12, 1797, at West Union, Ohio. Was married at the age of twenty-seven to Win. Donalson, and became the mother of six children, four of whom are now dead, viz., Job, John H., Rebecca E., and Samuel A., leaving but Mrs. Sarah Fowler, of Windsor, Mo., and Mrs. Mary E. Imlay, of Seward. In 1826 the family moved to the wilds of Indiana, and hewed out for themselves a home in Decatur county, residing there about ten years, when they moved to Wabash, where she buried her husband. She, by industry and frugality, managed to keep the family together until the two surviving sisters were grown and married. She resided at Wabash until 1875, when she followed her daughters to the West. She sojourned at Windsor for six months, when she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Imlay until her death, which occurred Dec. 23, 1879. She suffered great affliction during the last months of her life from a fall she received. She united with the Presbyterian church In her early youth, and served her Master faithfully through her long and eventful life. She was buried in Seward cemetery.

BOUGHTON.

Eliza W. Bent was born in Sterling, Cayuga county, New York, May 22, 1815. On October 3, 1839, she was married to Rev. Newell Boughton, a minister of the Baptist church. For fifteen years she ably assisted him in his ministrations in the various churches of which be had pastoral charge. Mr. Boughton’s health failing, he thought a change of labor would be beneficial, and accordingly settled on a farm near Baraboo, Wisconsin. There Mr. Boughton died Oct. 6, 1854, and there the widow continued to reside until the fall of 1876, when she removed to Seward, where she resided until her death.

In November, 1878, she was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis from which she partially recovered, and a second stroke prostrated her in January, 1882. From the latter she never recovered, and during the five years after its occurrence she was almost unable to walk, and was confined to the house much of the time. During this time her strength rapidly failed, and during the last three years she was incapable of taking any care of herself. Her only daughter, who had never been separated from her mother, took care of her during this period with great devotion. On Monday, July 4th, she was attacked with severe bowel troubles, and took to bed. All that medical skill and loving care could do for her was done, but to no avail. The severe heat of the weather and her extreme weakness combined to make the disease Irresistible, and she quietly passed away on Saturday, July 9, 1887, aged seventy-two years. Throughout the years of her invalid life she had suffered little pain, and her last sickness and death were unattended by suffering. Paralysis had so deadened the nerves that sensation was weak, and consequently no pain was felt. When very young Mrs. Bougliton became a Christian, and united with the Presbyterian church at the age of fourteen. After her marriage to a Baptist clergyman she transferred her membership to that church, and remained a faithful and consistent member of that denomination all her life. Though in her later years deprived of the privilege of attending divine service, she never lost her interest in religion, nor her faith in God. Only a few hours before losing consciousness she expressed her entire confidence in Christ, and her belief that she was about to be taken to a better world, where she would be reunited to her husband, to whose memory she had been faithful during the thirty-three years of her widowhood. Mrs. Boughton was the mother of seven children, of whom three survive her, Clarence E. Boughton, of Bamboo, Wisconsin; Augustus S. Boughton, of Indianola, Neb., and Mrs. F. O. Simmons, of Seward, Neb. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. J. N. Webb, who was an old friend and co-worker with Mr. Boughton, from the text, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."

MORRIS.

At his home in Seward, Neb., Wednesday morning, at 9 A.M., July 28, 1880, of cancerous affections, William Morris, aged 46 years. Mr. Morris was born in Harrison county, Ohio, in 1834, residing there until he was about eight years old, after which his parents removed to Tuscarawas county, Ohio. Up to 16 years of age he attended public school, when he was apprenticed to a blacksmith to learn that trade; working at this business until the breaking out of the war, he enlisted in the 145th Illinois infantry and served nine months, seeing military service in Missouri. While in the army he contracted chronic diarrhea, from which be never entirely recovered. On leaving the army he engaged in the hardware business at Elkbart, Ill., with his brother John H. Morris, in which they continued for two years. Since that time William and J. H. Morris have been engaged for short times in other mercantile pursuits, but devoted most of their time to inventions. Morris’ reverse buckle for harness was produced by them, and is now principally used In the construction of harness, and other valuable inventions, including the "Delusion" and" 15th Amendment" mouse traps; and another valuable invention which they were on the eve of manufacturing at Seward. He was married in Ford county, Ill., in 1867 to Miss Eliza J. Higdon, and the fruits of their marriage are a son and daughter, six and eleven years old respectively. In the fall of 1974 be removed to Seward, Neb., with his brother John and families. Last June a form of cancerous or hard malignant tumor appeared on his left arm, which necessitated the amputation of the arm, but this proved of no avail, and after long and patient suffering he died. Mr. Morris’ Inventive genius was of the highest practical order.

ROLAND REED.

The subject of this sketch was born at Balnbridge, New York, in 1819, and there he lived until his majority, when he pushed out to Tioga Co., Penn., and made his home at the town of Shipping, where he remained five years, and married Miss Jane Wetherbee, at the age of twenty-three. He changed his place of residence to Delmer in the same county, and there remained until he moved to Seward county in 1886. He located on a homestead two miles west of Beaver Crossing, where he spent the remainder of his days. There were born to him nine children. He was a stalwart republican in politics. His religious sentiments. were Presbyterian, although he never united with the church. He left a widow and family to mourn his loss. Was buried in the Beaver Crossing cemetery on the ninth day of February,1884.

MITCHEL.

James Emery Mitchel was born in McDonough county, Ills., Sept. 4, 1854; resided in that county until five years ago, when he made his residence in Seward. He entered the ministry in 1882, and was stationed at Germantown, where he resided until his death. Was married Feb. 22, 1879, to Miss Sarah E. Dunahugh, and to them were born four children, three boys and one girl, all of whom are with their mother. Mr. Mitchel suffered greatly for several years from a honeycomb enlargement of his leg. He found it necessary to have the leg amputated in the winter of 1883, and then the case became more and more aggravated, causing tumors, and affected his lungs, finally caused his death, which occurred Nov. 1886. He was burled in Seward cemetery, and left his widow, four little children, and a wide circle of friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Mitchel was a very zealous Christian worker. While his sufferings were terrible, yet he remained cheerful and seemed always to rejoice in a bright hope. He was cut down in his. early manhood, but he earned the gracious favor of the Master, and died triumphantly.

JASPER ROBERTS

Was born March 24, 1849, in Fulton county, Ill., and died at Seward, Oct. 15, 1884, from a wound received while examining a revolver, which was accidentally discharged. Mr. Roberts came to Nebraska with his parents in the spring of 1866. He resided with the old people until he was of age, when he took a homestead near the present town of Staplehurst. Was married to Miss Mattie E. Davis, daughter of Hon. W. R. Davis, June 25, 1871. There were born to them five children, two of whom live and are with their mother, Clandius and Ralph,. two bright boys. Shortly after the sad death of the father, the oldest living child, a boy of ten years (Wilber), was accidentally killed by the wreck of a. building In a heavy wind storm. Mr. Roberts moved to Ulysses in 1880, and run a meat market, there he dealt in stock and grain, and afterwards he started a grocery store which he continued to manage to the time of his death. Mr. Roberta. was a very successful and popular business-man, and his loss was sorely felt by the community in which he lived. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and great numbers of his beloved order followed him to the tomb. He left a wife, three children, and a wide circle of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. His last expressions as he neared the dark river were that he was ready to go, and his only regrets were to leave the family and friends. Rev. Selby, of David City, officiated at the burial.

PAYNE.

Steven Payne was born in the state of New York, July 11, 1811. He early in life united with the Missionary Baptist church, and although never ordained as a minister, he for many years held a license to do work in that line. His course has always been open, frank, and sincere. Whatever he believed to be right that he did with all his might, regardless of what others thought or did. For a long time he had been in poor health, and for some weeks had been confined to his bed, and after much suffering quietly passed away, honored and respected by all for his many good traits of character. Father Payne settled at Seward in 187-. His death occurred Nov. 23, 1887, and he was burled Nov. 26th, Rev. J. N. Webb officiating at the funeral.

REV. O. D. CONE

Was born in Ashtabula county. Ohio, April 16, 1842. His father, Rev. Edwin Cone, was a local preacher in the Western Reserve conference of the church of the United Brethren in Christ. At an early age he was converted, and joined the church of his father. His boyhood and youth were not altogether devoid of hardships, but they were well calculated to develop the symmetrical and self-reliant character for which he was noted in the years of his vigorous manhood. Oct. 9, 1861, he was married to Miss Sallie H. Citerley, in Lake county, Ohio. Three children, one girl and two boys, blessed this union. A few years later he felt that he was called of God to preach the gospel. Ever ready to respond to the call of duty, he connected himself with the Western Reserve conference about 1871, and at once entered the active work of the ministry. Eight years he traveled in this conference, his last circuit being Richfield, Summit county, Ohio, on which he labored three years. These were years of abundant prosperity for the church, and Rev. Cone earned for himself a reputation subordinate perhaps] to that of but few of his co-laborers. In the fall of 1879 he moved his family to Nebraska, buying a farm one-half mile from Unadilla, Otoe county. He at once joined the East Nebraska annual conference, and the following spring was appointed to Unadilla circuit. Here he remained two years, during which time a commodious house of worship was built in Unadilla. At the annual conference in the spring of 1882, he was elected one of the presiding elders. In this capacity he was as successful as before, and won the esteem of not only the people with whom he came in contact, but of the ministers under his charge as well. At the expiration of the year he was appointed to Seward station, where he served the people one year with general satisfaction. Feeling that the general state of his health required him to take a short rest, in the spring of 1884 he located for one year, but in August he accepted the position of general soliciting agent for Western College, Toledo, Iowa, in which he worked during the fall and winter, doing good service for the educational interests of the church. At the meeting of the annual conference, in March, 1885, a lengthy petition from the people of Seward station was presented, asking that their former pastor be returned to them for the ensuing year. Conference complied, and Rev. Cone, feeling that his duty lay in the active work of the ministry, yielded to the call of the church, and again became the pastor at Seward. May 31st, while preaching one of the most powerful sermons of his life, he was taken sick in the pulpit, and was carried from the church to the house of Bro. George Stonecker. By June 8th he was able to return to his home at Unadilla. On Saturday, the 13th, he was stricken with paralysis of the lower limbs, and on Sunday evening, with the setting of the sun, he peacefully and triumphantly passed the boundaries of mortal existence, and entered that heaven whose beauties and glories he had so often and so eloquently portrayed to his delighted hearers.

EDGAR M. SPEAR

Was born in Webster, Monroe county, N. Y., June 7, 1840. Served in the war of the rebellion under Commodore Farragut, and was on the gunboat Sciota, at Mobile, when it was blown up. Came to Seward in March, 1872, and planted a nursery. Died Dec. 20, 1880. We are sorry that we can give no further account of a life so eventful as his must have been. Mr. Spear is remembered as a very worthy citizen.

FREDERICK S. JOHNSON,

Senior member of the firm of F. S. Johnson & Co., proprietors of Quenchaqua flouring mills, and bankers at Milford. The subject of this sketch came to Milford, Nebraska, In March, 1880, and, in company with James F. Johnson and H. D. Pony, purchased an interest in the above flouring mills from the original proprietor, J. L Davison. In the following August the firm of Johnson, Perry & Co. bought out the other partners, and the mill was operated by them until the death of Mr. Perry, which occurred December 22, 1881, since that time the firm being F. S. Johnson & Co., consisting of F. S. Johnson and James F.J ohnson. The mill is a brick and frame building, four stories high, 36x46. It is run by water power, with a fall of fourteen feet and 150 horse power. Since April, 1881, have been turning out 260 barrels of flour per day. They use steel rollers instead of buhrs for the manufacture of flour, and have nine sets of these rollers, which only require dressing once in five years. They are very much superior to the old style of milling, and produce better results, as 100 pounds of this flour is equal to 122 pounds ground by buhrs. The "Shogo" flour took the first premium at the Nebraska State Fair for the best spring wheat made In the state, and the bread from this flour also took the premium. The names "Shogo" and" Quenchaqua," stamped on these sacks, excited considerable curiosity at the exhibition, as everyone wished to know the meaning of them. They are Aztec words, "Shogo" the brand of flour, meaning the very best, and "Ineuchaqua," the name of the mills, meaning number one. The subject of this sketch was born in Oswego, N. Y., September 15, 1856, and received his literary education at Union college, Schenectady, N. Y.

WILLIAM H. REED

Was born in Hartford county, Connecticut, in 1810. Our record of his younger years Is very meager. Lost his first wife in Ohio, and was there married a second time. Lost the second wife In Washington county, Iowa. Married Mrs. Watson in 1857, who still survives him, and now resides at Weeping Water, m Cass county, Nebraska. Mr. Reed came to Weeping Water Falls in 1861, and built a gristmill, which was the second one in Case county. In 1866 he moved the old mill to Milford, and built a fine stone mill at the Falls in its place. Mr. Reed was a partner with Mr. Davison in Milford, and he helped start the town. He took a lively interest in all public matters, was always wide-awake and in earnest with regard to the development of the county and his town. Was elected county clerk in the fall of 1867, and had a very important part in the county seat contest. Mr. Reed will be remembered as a man of will power; was very determined and energetic in all his undertakings.

While he lived at Milford he was the leader in all her enterprises, and foremost In all her battles with her rivals. He always fought to win, but stern fate seemed to be against him in the contest, and when the battle was lost irretrievably the blow was so crushing that the old gentleman could hardly endure to remain in the county, so he spent his last days at Weeping Water, where he had large inter Mr. Reed was a kind-hearted, genial man. We would take it that he was a an excellent neighbor and a good business-man. While It was the province of the writer of this sketch to often cross swords with Mr. Reed in the struggles of the past, yet we always admired his untiring energy and determination to win or die in the last ditch. We always found him a pleasant man in his every-day life, and one with many traits of character to admire. His life was active, and he acted well his part in the development of Nebraska. When he had outlived his three score and ten years he died, at the good old age of seventy-three, at Weeping Water, Nebraska, and leaves an aged widow, a large family, and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his loss.

REV. E. L. CLARK

Was born in 1810, in Addison Co., Vt. His father died just before his birth, and the lad was raised by a stepfather. Wa& raised on a farm, and went to school in Addison until he was of age, when he began studying for the ministry with a Baptist clergyman. Married Miss Nancy Munger in 1831, at Whiting. Miss Munger was born in 1812, at Whiting, Vt. Commenced his ministry at Troy In the Baptist church. Preached at various places in Vermont until 1851, when his health failed, and he moved to the Adirondack country in New York, and opened a farm in the wilderness. Some time afterwards the family took up their residence at East Constable, N. Y., and remained there until they removed to Seward county in 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Clark raised eleven children, six boys and five girls. Mr. Clark was the first resident minister of the county, and preached the second sermon In the neighborhood of Seward, in the fall of 1865. The family had many hardshlps to undergo in the early days, but he was a faithful worker and did very much in moulding the moral and religious sentiment of this new country. Organized the first Baptist church, in 1870, at Seward, and remained its faithful pastor until his health entirely failed, in the winter of 1872 and 1873. He died in the spring of 1873, and was followed to the tomb by a sorrowing people. His wife died in 1875 and was burled by his side.

BATCH ELDER.

Louisa M. Whitwood was born near Ithaca, N. Y., April 17, 1831. In about 1848 her father’s family moved to Rockford, Ills., where she was married to J. W. Batchelder, by Rev. H. M. Goodwin, Feb. 18,1852. The family moved to Seward county in 1870, and settled in "B" precinct, where Mr. Batchelder still resides. To Mr. and Mrs. Batchelder were born five children, as follows: Wm. H., born in Rockford, Sept. 18, 1855; he now resides at Hoxie, Sheridan Co., Kansas; Flora I., born at Rockford, Feb. 8,1858; died of scarlet fever April 18, 1860; Whitwood J., born at Rockford, March 10, 1861; resides now at "B;" Frank C.,born at Burritt, Ill., Dec. 5, 1864; now resides at Grant, Keith Co., Neb.; Edward G., born March 11, 1887, and still resides with his father. The deceased was for many years an exemplary member of the Congregational church, and at the time of her death she was a member of the Presbyterian church. She cheerfully, bore the trials and privations of a frontier life. The kindness of her disposition and her readiness to assist in alleviating sorrow of others won for her the love of all who knew her. She truly in the spirit of her Master went about doing good. She died triumphantly when her work was well done, and left her husband, children, and a wide circle of friends to mourn her loss.

REV. ABRAM TOWNER.

Born June 13, 1806, in Bradford Co., Pa. Married Miss Hester Vought, of his native place, Jan. 1, 1826. Moved to Ohio in 1829, to Missouri in 1832. Was licensed to preach In the M. E. church in 1844. Settled in Cass Co., Neb., in 1854,. when he preached the first sermon ever delivered in Cass county. His wife died Feb. 7, 1 866, at Rock Bluffs, in Case county. The old gentleman moved to Butler county in 1867, and bad the honor of naming Ulysses. Since that date has several times visited California, where be married a second wife, who lived but a short time. Since that time he has made his home with his sons, Abram and Mc. D.,. at Ulysses, and with his daughter, Mrs. Tishue, of Seward. There are six children living, viz., Achatias, of Washington Territory; Abram, of Ulysses; Emily, now Mrs. L. Patterson, of Kansas; Mc. D., of Ulysses; Susan, now Mrs. S. C. Cutter,. of Rapid City, Dak.; Lucy, now Mrs. William Gilmour, of Plattsmouth, Neb., and Rannie, now Mrs. J. Tishue, of Seward. Mr. Towner lived a faithful Christian and died in the triumphant faith of a blessed immortality. His death occurred Aug. 29, 1886, at Ulysses, Neb.

MRS. JANE SNODGRASS,

The mother of Rev. E. W. Johnson, was born Aug. 4, 1812, in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Elijah Wilcoxsen. When she was eighteen her parents. moved to Kentucky, from thence to Fulton county, Ill., and located near the present town of Lewiston. Here she married Moses C. Johnson, in 1831. In 1851 her husband was killed by a runaway team. She was the mother of nine children,. two eons and seven daughters. Among these children were Rev. E. W. Johnson,. Mrs. Abram Wallich, now deceased, and Mrs. Thomas Skillman. In 1853 she was again married to Mr. James Snodgrass, and by him had one daughter. The old lady died at Seward, Oct. 16, 1874. Her death was caused by injuries received from a tall from the car steps at Seward depot one dark night. She suffered much. pain for several months from the injuries. When death came to her relief it found. her ready, and she quietly fell asleep in the arms of her Savior.

MRS. AMOS COLEMAN.

Mary C. Poisal was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, June 13, 1839. She removed with her father’s family to Iowa in an early day, and to Case Co., Nebraska, in 1864, where she engaged in teaching until her marriage to Amos Coleman in 1867, July 30th. She was the mother of seven children, all boys, the oldest nineteen. and the youngest three years. Mrs. Coleman was converted at the tender age of thirteen, and lived a consistent and earnest Christian life. Her home was with the M. E. church, of which she was a valuable member. The family, consisting of her husband and one child, settled on their homestead in "B" precinct in the early spring of 1870, and they had their full share in the labors and trials of the new settlement. She has been in poor health for near three years, her disease being a cancer of the breast. While a great sufferer she has been very patient and cheerful. Her chief concern was that her husband and children should join her in the better world. Her death occurred March 26, 1888. She is mourned by the family and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

REV. THOMAS N. SKINNER

Was born is St. Lawrence county, Vermont, and was educated at Potsdam College. At the age of twenty years he was converted to Christ. A few years later he was married to Miss Ocha L. Bell, and emigrated from his native state to Illinois, where he commenced his ministerial work. At the age of thirty be removed to Iowa, still continuing his chosen labor. In 1867 he was sent to Milford in this county, to take charge of the Congregational church there and remained Its pastor for several years. In 1873 his wife died, leaving a family of five children. On the 27th of March, 1877, be was married to Miss Nancy A. Dugan, who still survives him. Later he removed to the north-western part of this state, where he continued his labor of establishing churches and Christian institutions, faithfully laboring for the salvation of sinners until his health became so impaired from overwork and exposure in that new and sparsely settled country, that he was obliged to retire from his field of labor, and he returned to this county in hopes of regaining health to continue the work in the Master’s fold. His constitution had been overtaxed and he never regained his old-time vigor. At every opportunity he was at his post, preaching and warning sinners to repentance, feeling that be had a call from God to fight the good fight until he was called home to the Master he served so faithfully on earth. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. The five children by his first wife are all grown, and he has two little girls as the fruits of the second union.