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Finds Buried Skeletons - Sept. 18, 1902 (North Bend Eagle)

September 21, 2019
J.D. Cruickshank made a curious find one day last week while digging a cistern near his house on his farm at Webster in the shape of a collection of bones, part of them human and part equine.  They are supposed to be the remains of Indian braves and their horses buried many years ago.  About a quarter of a mile from the house is a place supposed at one time to have been an Indian burying ground and a few years ago some skeletons were unearthed there - but the discovery last week was made only a few feet from the house.

Mrs. William McPherson Obituary - December 1905

September 21, 2019
On last Sabbath afternoon at 2 o'clock pm occurred the funeral service of Mrs. Wm McPherson.  The service was conducted at the Webster Presbyterian church by Rev. Ritchie of North Bend, who took for his text Phil 1:21.
Mrs. McPherson was a woman of admirable traits of character and her friends were numbered by her acquaintances.  During her illness of several months she has been an example of patience and loving solicitude for others.
Miss Libby Graham was born in Scotland on Nov. 18, 1849 and died December 23, 1905.  She came with her parents from Scotland in 1855 to Burean County, Illinois.  In 1866 the family came to Dodge County and took a homestead on what is now the present site of North Bend.  In that same year August 27th she was united in marriage to Wm. McPherson and they have always made their home in this vicinity, the past twenty-three years being spent upon what is known as the McPherson homestead.
Mr. and Mrs. McPherson were the parents of six children.  Thomas, died in infancy, Hugh met a tragic death in Lincoln last March, and the surviving children are John, William, Robert and Mrs. T.S. Cruickshank, and they, with the father are left to mourn the departure of a kind, thoughtful, indulgent mother and a faithful loving wife.  Besides the immediate home circle she leaves one sister and two brothers, Mrs. James McCreath and Wm. Graham of this city and Robert Graham of Blair.  The remains were interred in Summit Grove Cemetery.
From North Bend Eagle - Thursday, December 28, 1905

1904 - William Bleyhl Fatal Accident

September 21, 2019
William Bleyhl fell from the top of a threshing machine near Ridgely Monday evening, breaking his neck.  He died almost instantly.  Bleyhl was about twenty years old and lived with his parents in the Webster vicinity.  Monday was his first day with the threshing machine which belonged to the Ridgely Company and was at work at Henry Shomshor's farm.  The machine had been stopped and in starting again the motion caused young Bleyhl to lose his baance and fall over backwards.  A physician arrived in half an hour but the wounded man was already dead.  The funeral was held Wednesday and the remains buried in the Webster Cemetery.  
We have no record of this burial and no headstone.

Tjerck J Chapin (Cherick) - NB Eagle - Dec. 12, 1918

September 21, 2019
(There is no burial record for Mr. Chapin and no headstone, but the obituary says he was buried there so he is included on our site.)

Funeral services for T.J. Chapin, who died Tuesday December 3, were held at the Webster Presbyterian church, Rev. E. A. Smith officiating.  The A.F. & A.M. of North Bend attended in a body and took charge of services at the grave.  Interment was in the Cruickshank Cemetery at Webster.  Tjereck (Cherick) Jembroeck Chapin was born in Obrego County, New York March 16, 1834.  During the year 1869 he was married to Martha Kelsey and moved soon afterward to Lake County, Illinois.  Here he resided about elever years.  Here one daughter, Josephine, was born, the mother and companion departing this life when Josephine was 3 days old.  On April 20, 1880, in Elgin, Illinois, Mr. Chapin was united in marriage with Sarah M. Thompson.  They at once set out for the west and landed here on the 11th of May, 1880.  The farmstead has been their home constantly since that time, save eight years that was spent in North Bend beginning some nine years after the date of their arrival from the east.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, Lee of Webster, and Jay of Aurora, Colorado.  The daughter, who afterward married Walter Boggs, died several years ago.  Mr. Chapin joined the Antaoch Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in 1878, and later transferred his membership to the North Bend Lodge, he being one of the charter members of the same.  He has been an honored and respected member of the local lodge up to the hour of his departure and now that he is gone, the lodge will hold dear his memory.  Some time about 1883 Mr. Chapin joined the Congregational Church at North Bend, where he gave both his heart and his hand to the upbuilding of the church.  The structure which that society need was built by Mr. Chapin's hand.  He has been by reason of these facts given by the environment which helps a man to find his best self.  Faith in God, integrity, sympathy, high ideals and devotion to the noble and refined are fruits of such associations.  And these are the fruits shown in life and in death of this man who was so quietly slipped away from earthly scenes.  Those who knew him best, knew how he hated the vulgar, the wicked, the ungodly, and how he delighted in the godly.  This may have made him a bit exacting in the matter of the conduct of others but it reflects that which loses none of luster in death, but shines the brighter.

Adams Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: John Adams

Born: September 1, 1844

Died: May 9, 1916

Wife: Jane Adams

Born: October 21, 1851

Died: May 8, 1939

Children:

Edith Adams

Born: October 1871

Died: March 29, 1873

Mary Adams

Born: January 1877

Died: June 12, 1879

Charles Adams

Born: April 1879

Died: October 20, 1881

William Adams

Born: 1893

Died: 1973

Hyatt Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: C.W Hyatt

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe he is buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: M.J Hyatt

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe she is buried at Summit Grove)

Child: Georgie Hyatt

Born: June 1875

Died: January 13, 1877

Powers Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: John Powers

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe he was buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: Elizabeth Powers

Born: July 1841

Died: August 3 1878

Children:

John Powers

Born: January 13, 1866

Died: June 15, 1888

Laura Powers

Born: 1868

Died: July 22, 1882

Mary Powers

Born: October 22, 1870

Died: July 28,1888

Eddie Powers

Born: July 1873

Died: April 29,1878

Anna Powers

Born: June 10, 1874

Died: May 6, 1888

McPherson Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: William McPherson

Born: October 31, 1937

Died: August 10, 1913

Wife: Elizabeth McPherson

Born: November 12, 1849

Died: December 23, 1905

Children:

John McPherson

Born: May 26, 1862

Died: March 19, 1919

Tomie McPherson

Born: February 13, 1876

Died: August 13, 1877

Hugh McPherson

Born: January 30, 1883

Died: March 13, 1905


Elizabeth's Parents:

(Both are buried in the same plot as the McPherson Family)

Husband: John Graham

Born: November 1, 1810

Died: July 17, 1896

Wife: Jannet Graham

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

Reed Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: Issac Reed

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe he was buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: Avanelle Reed

Born: April 16, 1846

Died: May 11, 1902

Neilson Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: T.W Neilson

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe he is buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: Maggie Neilson

Born: April 16, 1863

Died: May 31, 1892


Jones Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: D. Jones

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe he is buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: F.L Jones

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe she was buried at Summit Grove)

Children:

Anna Jones

Born: September 1876

Died: September 16, 1881

(Not Sure if she is buried at Summit Grove)

Richard Jones

Born: July 4, 1883

Died: May 26, 1885

Sabra Jones

Born: August 4, 1885

Died: May 27, 1888

(Not Sure if she is buried at Summit Grove)

Forney Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: J.H. Forney

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe he is buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: E. Forney

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe she is buried at Summit Grove)

Child: Myrtle Forney

Born: December 30, 1886

Died: May 15, 1889

Cantlin Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: Frank Cantlin

Born: April 7, 1878

Died: June 22, 1908

Wife: A.M. Cantlin

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe she is buried at Summit Grove)

Child:

Frank Cantlin

Born: December 24, 1907

Died: April 2, 1908

Robertson Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: J. Robertson

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe he is buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: L. Robertson

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe she is buried at Summit Grove)

Children:

Infant Daughter

Born: October 24, 1904

Died: October 24, 1904

Leah Jane Robertson

Born: June 28, 1909

Died: June 28, 1909


Cruickshank Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: G.S Cruickshank

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe he is buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: Aggie D. Cruickshank

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe she is buried at Summit Grove)

Child:

Roy Cruickshank

Born: December 1, 1883

Died: April 23, 1898

Arthur Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: James Arthur

Born: 1855

Died: 1928

Wife: Nettie Arthur

Born: 1858

Died: 1946

Children:

Willis Arthur

Born: 1880

Died: 1932

Anna Arthur

Born: September 29, 1883

Died: January 4, 1884

James Arthur

Born: December 1884

Died: June 10, 1885

Longacre Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: J.H. Longacre

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe he is buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: K.H. Longacre

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't believe she is buried at Summit Grove)

Children:

Allen Longacre

Born: December 1882

Died: February 2, 1883

Grace Longacre

Born: August 2, 1886

Died: January 5, 1887

McCreath Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: James McCreath

Born: May 28, 1835

Died: Not Sure

Wife: Mary McCreath

Born: January 18, 18374

Died: August 12, 1916

Child: Mary A McKinstry

Born: May 25, 1968

Died: October 6, 1912

Norris Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: Abel Norris

Born: February 22, 1831

Died: October 17, 1889

Wife: Not Sure

Child: Marie Norris Coates

Born: September 15, 1865

Died: April 5, 1887



Honey Family Tree

August 8, 2018

Husband: David Honey

Born: August 3, 1843

Died: March 13, 1914

Wife: Isabelle Honey

Born: February 15, 1846

Wife: November 16, 1913

Child: David Leroy Honey

Born: October 14, 1885

Died: October 3, 1958

Ferguson Family Trees

August 8, 2018

Husband: William Ferguson

Born: January 17, 1841

Died: January 24,1891

Wife: Mary King Ferguson

Born: September 13,1847

Died: October 11, 1942

Husband: William Ferguson

Born: May 8, 1871

Died: February 10, 1932

Wife: Mary B. Ferguson

Born: March 4, 1876

Died: May 28, 1956

Husband: John Ferguson

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't Believe he is buried at Summit Grove)

Wife: Agness Ferguson

Born: Not Sure

Died: Not Sure

(Don't Believe she is buried at Summit Grove)

Child:

Frank Ferguson

Born: April 14, 1909

Died: October 12, 1976


Westphalen Family

August 8, 2018

Father: H. Jacob Westphalen

Born: May 1, 1852

Died April 16, 1901

Mother: Alice Westphalen

Not Buried at Summit Grove

Children:

George Westphalen

Born: January 19, 1877

Died: July 30, 1877

Infant Daughter

Born: December 24, 1883

Died: December 26, 1883

Ernest Westphalen

Born: July 20, 1888

Died: June 5, 1889

Ira Guy Westphalen

Born: June 21,1891

Died: March 8, 1892


Bryan-Cruickshank Wedding

August 7, 2018

Wednesday, the 16th, dawned on us in all the splendor of an autumn day with the sun shining brightly and the birds signing, and everything combined to make it a beautiful wedding day. Such as the day on which Miss Anna Bryan, the youngest daughter of the late James Bryan of Pleasant Valley, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Geo. Cruickshank of Webster. The ceremony took place at the Webster Presbyterian church which was artistically decorated for the occasion by Mr. Neilson with evergreens of which the groom is a most respected member. The wedding march was played by Mrs. E. J. Scott. The officiating clergyman was the pastor, Rev. Jameson. 

The bride looked charming in brocaded cream satin, trimmed with cream over lace, and chefon looped at the waist with pearl buckles, and bridal veil with orange blossom wreath. She carried a bouquet of white roses. Her bridesmaid, Miss Agnes Cruickshank, looked very pretty in a lovely pink cashmere trimmed in cream over lace. The groom looked well in full dress suit as also did Mr. John McPherson who was groomsman. They all wore bouquets of orange blossoms. About 125 guests sat down to a most elaborate dinner prepared by North Bend's enterprising caterer, Howard Whalen. The center piece on the table was a magnificent bridal cake four stories high, decorated with white and pink roses and a little basket of orange blossoms and leaves. Fowl of all descriptions, meats, pastries, confections and fruits. In fact, everything that heart could desire to satisfy the inner man. 

The evening was spent in music and singing, among which were some line selections by Mrs. Jameson and excellent solos by the pastor. The reception was postponed until the 22nd. Mr. and Mrs. Cruickshank will be home to their friends Nov. 1st at the Cruickshank farm. We all join in wishing the young couple a long and happy life.

James Bryan

May 7, 2018

Funeral services for James Bryan were held at the United Presbyterian church last Friday afternoon. Rev. W. C. Davidson officiating. After the services the remains were taken to the Cruickshanks cemetery at Webster, where interment was made.

James Bryan was born April 27, 1877 in Saunders county, being 41 years 9 months and 3 days of age at the time of his death. At the age of 9 years he moved with his parents to the farm on Maple creek, where he lived until his marriage. On February 21, 1900, he was married to Miss Ellen Moody of Saunders county. To them three children were born, Bertha, aged 18, Margaret aged 17, and William aged 15. Eight years ago, Mr. Bryan bought the Needham farm north of town, where the family have since made their home. His illness covered a period of several weeks, part of which time he spent at the hospital in Omaha. He suffered and attack of influenza from which he did not recover and passed away Wednesday morning, January 29. He leaved besides the sorrowing wife and childre, his mother, Mrs. William Moody of Cedar Bluffs, and two sisters, Mrs. Soloman Buff of North Bend and Mrs. Anna Cruickshank of Cedar Bluffs.

William Ferguson

May 7, 2018

Died:-- On Saturday, January 24th at 1:30 p. m., Wil Ferguson, of Webster, Dodge county, aged 51 years.

The deceased came to this county direct from Scotland in the spring of 1870. For about a year he had been suffering with chronse diarrhera and had been gradually falling. Lasy Saturday morning he slept longer than usual and when his wife attempted to awake him about 9 o'clock he was unconscious. His condition was such that no earthly assistance could revive hum and at 1:30 he died. The deceased leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held Monday morning and the remains interred in the Cruickshank cemetery. A large concourse of the relatives and friends gathered to pay the last sad rites to the departed.  

Mrs. JM Cruickshank Obituary

May 7, 2018

Passed Away

The people of this city were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. J. M. Cruickshank which occurred last Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Cruickshank home about eight miles north of town. Mrs. Cruickshank had been in poor health for nearly two years and for some days prior to her death the family and friends has suspected that the end was near. The deceased was a most estimable woman, loved and respected by all who knew her and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrow stricken family whose loss can only be realized by those who have been placed in similar position. The funeral took place from the residence Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a vast number of the friends of the deceased. Rev. Swan conducted appropriate services after which the remains were conveyed to the Cruickshank cemetery and laid to rest.

Deceased was born in Ayton, Scotland, April 24, 1848. She removed with her parents to Bothwell, Canada, where she was married to J. M. Cruickshank, January 1, 1870. They came immediately to Omaha, where Mr. Cruickshank was engaged in railroading. They lived in Omaha about a year and a half when they moved to Cheyenne and afterwards to Ogden, coming to this county in the spring of '72 and settling on the farm north of town where they have since resided with the exception of about a year and half that they lived in Hiawatha, Kan. and a short time in this city. Eight children were born to them, four boys and four girls. Two of the girls died quite young, the other six are still living and they with the husband are left to mourn and the loss of a loving mother and wife.    

Annie Robertson Obituary

April 25, 2018

Obituary

Miss Annie Robertson, daughter of James Robertson was born May 28, 1877, and died April 12, 1889 after a brief illness of one week.

Her quiet winning ways had made her a favorite, not only with the young people of her own age, but with all who knew her. She will long be missed in Webster where she had surrounded herself with a host of friends. Those who knew her best loved her best.

For nearly five years she had made her home at Mr. Scott's, where she had become as one of the family, and her early death has cast a dark shadow over the home where she has lived as a daughter and a sister for so long a time.

She was a member of the Presbyterian church, sang in the choir, and was an active worker in the Sunday School, where her ready help will be sadly missed. Her familiar face will be seen among her beloved companions no more here, but she lived and died in full faith of an inheritance of "A mansion, a home not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens." 

The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning where a large number of acquaintances and friends gathered. The sermon was preached by her pastor, and the choir sang the songs she had loved to sing with them. The last song, "The Christians Good-Night" was one of her favorites, and we who listened missed one familiar voice.

The remains were laid to rest in the Summit Hill cemetery by the side of her mother who was called Home many years ago.           

Mrs. James McCreath Obituary

April 23, 2018

Mrs. James McCreath

Saturday morning, August 12, afer having been bedfast for the past four months, Mrs. James McCreath found relief from her sufferings in death. With the passing of Mrs. McCreath North Bend loses another one of those very early, settlers whose lives have been linked with the progress of the community for more than fifty years, and of whom very few are now left. Mrs. McCreath had been a semi-invalid for a number of years but continued to live a busy life in her own home until a fall four months ago broke her hip bone and rendered her helpless. Since then surrounded by all the comforts which her husband and children could provide, with a nurse in constant attendance upon her, she awaited the end with beautful faith and patience.

Funeral services were held at the home, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by District W.M. Elfresh of Lincoln assisted by pastor W. W. White of Fremont. A verse which had brought Mrs. McCreath much comfort during the last months of her life was taken as the text: "Abide in me and I in you: As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except that ye abide in me." John 15:4. Elder Elfresh drew a beautiful lesson from the story of the vine. Interment was made in the Cruickshank cemetery.

Mary Graham was born in Renfrewshire, Scotland near Paisley, January 18, 1837 and died August 12, 1916, aged 79 years 6 months and 24 days. She came to America with her parents in 1855 and settled at Keywana, Illinois. She was married to James McCreath May 28, 1857, and nine years later they came to Nebraska where they have since made their home. To this union were born eight children of which three have passed away. Mary A. McKinstray died about 4 years ago and the other two in infancy. Her husband and five children remain, George H. of Webster, John W. of Cherry county, Mrs. Eliza Robinson of Webster, William G. of Napa, California, and Albert H. of Cherry county, besides 32 grand Children and 7 great grand children.

Mrs. Mary McCreath was converted at the age fo twenty and united with the M.E church. Later she united witht the Free Methodist church wher she remained an lived a godly and consistent Christian life. At the time of her death her membership was in the Free Methodist church at Fremont, W.W. Whyte being her pastor. r       

Robertson-2 year old daughter

April 23, 2018

The two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. 11. Robertson of Webster died Friday afternoon of lasy week and was buried Sunday at the Cruickshank cemetery. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Braden were held at the church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson have the sympathy of their many friends.

Mrs. JM Cruickshank Obituary

April 23, 2018

Passed Away

The people of this city were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. J. M. Cruickshank which occurred last Tuesday at 4:30 pm at the Cruickshank home about eight miles north of town. Mrs. Cruickshank had been in poor health for nearly two years and for some days prior to her death the family and friends has suspected that the end was near. The deceased was a most estimable woman, loved and respected by allwho knew her and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrow stricken family whose loss can only be realized by those who have been pinned in similar position. The funeral took place from the residence Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a vast number of the friends of the deceased. Rev. Swan conducted appropiate services after which the remains were conveyed to the Cruickshank cemetery and laid to rest.

Deceased was born in Ayton, Scotland, April 24, 1848. She removed with her parents to Bothwell, Canada, where she was married to J. M. Cruickshank January 1, 1870. They came immediately to Omaha, where Mr. Cruickshank was engaged in railroading. They lived in Omaha for about a year and a half when they moved to Cheyenne and afterwards to Ogden, coming to this country in the spring of 72 and settling on the farm north of town where they have since resided with the expection of about a year and a half that they lived in Hiawatha, Kan. and a short time in this city. Eight children were born to them, four boys and four girls. Two of the girls died while quite young, the other six are still living and they with the husband are left to mourn the loss of a good and loving mother and wife. None of the children are married and all were present at the funeral.    

Vera Elizabeth Cruickshank Obituary

April 23, 2018

Baby Girl Dies

Webster-Dec. 11- Saturday, Dec. 7, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cruickshank were called upon to part with their beautiful baby girl, Vera Elizabeth, who had been ill not quite a week. Ptomaine poisioning was presumably the cause of her death. Lovely and winning in life it was, oh, so hard to give her up. More beautiful even in deaeth, if that were possible, she still lives in our memories and will while life basis. She was fourteen months old, could walk and talk a little, and was such a sunbeam in the home. Now all is gloom without her.

Mrs. and Mrs. Cruickshank have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their great bereavement. Everything that medical skill could do was done to save the child but God in His infinite wisdom had willed to take her to Himself, and though our hearts are bleeding we bow in humble submission to His will.

The funeral services which were largely attended were held Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Hamiliton of the Webster Presbyterian church, who said many kind and sympathetic words. Sweet, consoling hyms were sung by the choir, and the pall bearers carried the lovely white casket forth that contained all that was mortal of the beautiful baby, and the last sad rites were completed at the pretty cemetery on the hill.-Contributed.     

Hugh Robertson Obituary

April 23, 2018

Hugh Robertson

Hugh Robertson, one of North Bend's pioneer residents, died at the Swedish hospital in Omaha, Saturday, November 7, of Brights' disease. He had been in Omaha for about six weeks. The body was brought to North Bend Sunday evening by his brother James Robertson of Webster. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at one o'clock at the United Presbyterian church interment was made in the Cruickshank cemetery at Webster. 

Mr. Robertson was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, August 30, 1846. He came to this country with his people about 40 years ago, the family settling in Ohio, coming from there to Omaha. Later they came to Dodge county and Hugh took a homestead here, locating on land about one half-mile north of where the Webster store now stands, at a time when there were only three or four houses in North Bend about twenty years ago, bought property here and lived here with his mother until her death four years ago. For several years, he was associated with Charles Oglivle in the implement and coal business. For some three or four years before he left North Bend he was in the real estate business together with A. L. Norris. After his mother's death, he made his home with his sister, Mrs. John Ferguson, of Brewster, Nebraska.   
    

William McPherson Obituary

April 18, 2018

Old Resident Passes Away

William McPherson, one of the early settlers of the Webster neighborhood in Dodge county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. S. Cruickshank, near Webster at the age of seventy-fove years. He had been in failing health for the past month, heart failure being the immediate cause of his death.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. E. Dysart of Omaha were held Monday afternoon at the Webster Presbyterian church and interment took place in the Cruickshank cemetery. There was a large attendance at the funeral including members of the G. A. R. Post and WOman's Relief Corps and a number of friends from North Bend who went out in automoblies and took with them some very beautiful floral offerings.

Mr. McPherson was born in Scotland in 1838 and came to America in 1856 when he was eighteen years old. He located in Illinois where he lived several years and then came to Dodge county, Nebraska locating near Webster where he spent the remainder of his days. He was married in 1868 to Miss Elizabeth Graliam who died several years ago and since that time he has made his home with his daughter. Mr. McPherson served three years in the civil war, enlisting with the 124th regiment, Illinois Volunteers, and was a member of the local G. A. R. Post. He had long been a member of Presbyterian church and died strong in the Christian faith.

He is survived by three sons, John of Uehling, Robert and William of Webster, and one daughter, Mrs. Thos. S. Cruickshank, also of Webster.

Three years ago last Christmas Mr. McPherson was tricklin with paralysis. He rallied from this attack but was stricken a second time on the 27th day following March. Recovering partially from the second stroke he had been since that time in fair health, though crippled, until four weeks ago last Saturday night, when he had a severe attack of heart trouble. His life was despaired of at that time. He rallied however, but only for a short time, and at 12:30 on the morning of August 10th, he passed quietly away.

William McPherson was known to almost everyone in this part of the country. To most people hwas known as "Uncle Billy" or "Grandpa". He had many friends wherever he was known. Those who knew him well, knew him as a wonderfully good hearted man. He was cheery, when he had to cripple about with very little ease. Even in his lasy sickness he could be heard humming some tune quietly to himself. It goes without saying that William McPherson will be missed in the home. He will missed in the community at large and by his many friends.        

John W. Robertson

April 18, 2018

Accident Results in Death

John W. Robertson Receives Injuries Which Prove Fatal- Was Walking Down the Track

Last Monday morning about 7 o'clock John W. Robertson, better known as "Sandy" Robertson was found lying in the railroad tracks three miles east of North Bend with his skull fractured near the center of the forehead. THere was also a cut in the back of his head and his right shoulder was dislocated.

He was first seen by the engineer of train No. 4 which went through here about 5 o'clock in the morning and at Fremont they reported back to North Bend. Section Foreman Brittain and some of his men then went down and brought the injured man back with them. His injuries were attended to by Drs. Eigler and Carr but it was apparent from the first that he could not live. Dr. Haslem of Fremont was sent for and he arrived in the afternoon but nothing could be done to save the patient who died at 9 o'clock Monday evening without having recovered consciousness.

It is not known exactly how the accident happened and any attempt to describe is merely a matter of conjecture. He had been working for Fred Howe who lived three and a half miles east of town. Sunday morning Mr. Robertson came to North Bend intending to return the same evening in order to be ready to go to work Monday morning. He stayed in town until nine o'clock in the evening when he started back being seen on the road by different parties. When last seen he was on the wagon road a short distance east of town. He was not seen again until Monday Morning when he was discovered lying in the ditch by the side of the track only about half a mile from his destination.

It is presumed that after walking down the road some distance he went over the railroad and walked down the track. He may have sat down near the track to rest and probably went to sleep and was struck by passing train. Some are inclined to believe that his injuries were not caused by a train as in that case he would have been worse unagled but it is probable that he was struck a glancing blow by the boxing of a freight car and that the train was not going at a very high rate of speed.

Mr. Roberston was born in Scotland, but came to this county about thirty-five years ago. He was fifty -four years of age. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson of this city, two brothers Hugh and Jas. C, the former of this city and the latter of Webster, two sisters Mrs. John Ferguson of Blaine county and Mrs. W. G. McCreath of California. He also has a brother in Scotland. Funeral services were held at the family residence in this city this afternoon conducted by Rev. Peter Swan adn the remains were taken to the Cruickshank cemetery, where his father is buried, for interment.            

Anna Bryan Cruickshank Obituary

April 18, 2018

Mrs. Geo. Cruickshank Passed Away Friday

Mrs. George Cruickshank, 76, a fromer resident of this community, passed away at her home in Fremont, Friday, January 21. Mrs. Cruickshank, the former Anna Jane Bryan, and her husband, ran a cafe in North Bend about forty years ago. For a time after that they lived on a farm in the Webster neighborhood.

Mrs. Cruickshank is survived by one son, James of Cedar Bluffs, three grandsons and nine great grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Cedar Bluffs, Sunday afternoon, with burial in the Cruickshank cemetery near Webster.      

Isabella Honey Obituary

April 18, 2018

Mrs. IsabellaHoney

Webster, November 18- Isabella, wife of D. A. Honey, passed away Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Ferguson in Webster, death being due to a general breaking of health.

Isabella Davidson was born on the 15th day of February, 1846 at Tee Walls, Berkshire, Scotland. She removed to Bothwell, Canada, in 1861 and was married to D. A. Honey at Newberry, Canada on July 28, 1875. She came to Nebraska with her husband thirty-four years ago, settling at North Bend and made their home in the county for the greater portion of that time. They resided at Webster for several years and when the Farmers Telephone company was started the central office was located in their home. Some nineteen years ago they removed to Fremont and for many years conducted an employment agency. A year ago, Mr. and Mrs. Honey went to Webster, where they have since made their home with their daughter, Mrs. Ferguson. Mrs. Honey had been an invalid since she was fourteen years of age and for the past few years had been in feeble health and for the past five weeks had been in a critical condition. She is survived by a husband and four grown children, Mrs. Wm. Ferguson of Webster, Mrs. E.F. Fay and Mrs. J. W. Willey of Fremont and Roy, who made his home with his parents; a sister Mrs. G. S. Cruickshank of Santa Barbara, California, and a brother, Wm. Davidson of Thonesville, Canada.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m., from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson in Webster and interment was made in the Cruickshank cemetry.

William Ferguson Obituary

April 18, 2018

Prominent Dodge County...Man Called by Death

William Ferguson, 60, died at the hospital in Fremont, Wednesday noon following an operation performed Monday. He was ill only a short time prior to the operation. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the Hartman Funeral Home in Fremont. Interment will be made in the Cruickshank cemetry at Webster.

William Ferguson was born May 8, 1871, in the Webster vicinity where he spent nearly his entire life. He was married to Mary Bell Honey, February 28, 1894. He engaged in farming and stock raising on his farm in the Webster neighborhood for many years. Following his retirement from the farm a few years ago he and his wife moved to Fremont. He was a member of the Presbyterian church in Fremont.

Mr. Ferguson had been up and around until Monday, when he was taken ill suddenly and removed to the hospital. He had a large aquaubstance in Dodge county and vicinity. While farming in the Webster vicinity he gained a national reputation as a feeder of Polan China hogs. His famous hog, Big Timm, was saif to have been the largest hog in the world in his time. One of his hogs was reported to have sold for the sum of $50,000.

Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Glenn of Webster; and Lesile and Harold, both of Fremont; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Adams and Mrs. B. J. Softley of Fremont; seven grandchildren; three brothers, James of Fremont, Harry of Colorado, and Ralph of North Bend; four sisters, Mrs. James Hamilton of Missouri, Mrs. C. H. Shriver of North Bend, Mrs. George Byers and Mrs. W. F. C. Ferguson of Webster.

Hugh McPherson Killed 1905

April 11, 2018

Hugh McPherson Is Killed
Meets Death Under the Wheels of a Car in the Yards of the Burlington Road at Lincoln.

Hugh McPherson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm McPherson, Sr, of Webster, was killed Monday morning at 8 o'clock in the yards of the Burlington railroad at Lincoln.  He had been employed as a switchman in the yards since a year ago last February and was the regular discharge of his duties when the accident happened.

Albert McCreath, who is also a brakeman in the yards and who came up from Lincoln with the body, Tuesday, informs us that McPherson, who was a member of what is known as the "bullring" crew, had stepped from a train of cars to the ground when he was struck by an engine and car, going in the opposite direction on a track about six feet from the one on which his train was moving. He was engrossed in the work he was doing and having his back turned to the approaching train he was unaware of his danger until he was struck by the car. The wheels of the car and the tender of the engine passed over him. His chest was crushed and his neck and both of his arms were broken. Death was instantaneous.

Deceased was born in Dodge County twenty-two years ago on the 31st of last January. Nearly all his life was spent on the farm at Webster until a little over a year ago when he went to Lincoln to take a position in the switch yards. He was a member of the Royal Highlauders.

The remains were brought up from Lincoln, Tuesday morning and funeral services conducted by Rev. Boaz were held at the Webster Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the remains were interredin the Cruickshank ceremtery. His parents have the sympathy of the community in the sad misfortune which has befallen them.

   

Jane Davis Adams Obituary

April 11, 2018

Pioneer Woman Called by Death

Mrs. Jane Adams, a long time resident of North Bend and a pioneer resident of the Webster vicinity, died at 2:00 o'clock Monday morning at her home here. Mrs. Adams has been ill  for the past three weeks. The cause of her death was ascribed to her advanced age which was 87 years, 6 months and 17 days. 

Jane Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Davis, was born October 21, 1851, at Monmouthshire, England. She was married there on June 20, 1870, to John Adams. Three weeks after their marriage, they sailed away to America to establish their home in the United States. They located first in Omaha where they lived for two years, then came to Dodge county and homesteaded one mile east of Webster.

Ten children were born to them, three of whom are deceased. Those surviving are Mrs. Sarah O'Connor, Fremont; Mrs. Margaret Reese and Mrs. Rebecca Watt of North Bend; Walter Adams and Mrs. Alice Heinrohn, Fremont; Mrs. Mabel Renter, North Bend, and William Adams, Bellville, Kansa. There are seventeen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. 

In 1913 Mr. and Mrs. Adams purchased a home in North Bend on East Eight street and retired from the farm. Mr. Adams died May 9, 1916. Mrs. Adams continued to live in the home until her death. Her daughter Mrs. Margaret Reese, has lived with her for a number of years.

Before Mrs. Adams was stricken with age she lived an active life. She was a tireless worker, a kind mother, wise councilor to her children and a good neighbor and friend. When a young girl in England she united with the St. James Episcopal church and remained loyal to its tenets.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. C. M. Wilson were held at the United Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. All her children were present at the funeral, the youngest song, William, having arrived Tuesday evening, from Bellville, Kansas.

A large gathering of friends and neighbors were present to hear silent tribute to the memory of the departed. There were many lovely floral tokens. Miss Maxine Mehaffey presided at the pipe organ. The high school boys quartet sang two numbers, "Sometime We'll Understand" and "No Night There." Pall bearers were: Chester Shriver, Henry Spath, Ed Kern, Wm. Pruyn, Grover Porter and E. Eskildsen.

Burial was made in the Cruickshank cemetery near Webster.                 

Mary King Ferguson Obituary

April 11, 2018

Mrs. Mary Ferguson

Mrs. William Ferguson, pioneer resident of the Webster vicinity, died Sunday evening at her home. Mrs. Ferguson had been in falling health for a long time and had been almost blind for several years. While her passing came as a blessed release from suffering she will be missed by her family and a host of friends. 

Mrs. Ferguson possessed a pioneer's courage, a pioneer's faith in God, and a love for the right. Before falling health prevented she was a faithful attendant at church and served for many years as a teacher in the Sunday school of the Webster church. Her life will continue to speak its message of purity, righteousness and good works.

Mary King was born at Dunlop, Scotland, September 13, 1847, and had therefore passed her ninety-fifth birthday. On June 2, 1869, she was united in marriage to William Ferguson in Scotland. Their wedding trip was to America. They arrived in Omaha on Jul 4 and came on to Dodge county, where they settled on a farm and contributed largely to the welfare of the community in which they lived. Mr. Ferguson died January 24, 1891. 

Surviving her are four children: Mrs. Jennie Softley, W.F.C Ferguson, George Ferguson and John Ferguson. Two sons, Robert and James, preceded her in death. There are also eighteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. She was the last of the early pioneers of the Webster vicinity, and the last surviving charter member of the Webster Presbyterian church. 

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. J. L. Cottrell, were held at the Webster church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

Music was furnished by a quartlet whose personnel was Miss Violet Liles, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Robertson and Herman Stott. They sang, "Rock of Ages" and "Tis so Sweet to Sweet to Trust in Jesus." Mrs. Forrest Andrews was piano accompanist. The pall bearers were six grandchildren: Ollie Ferguson, David Ferguson, Alan Ferguson, Forrest Ferguson, Bruce Softley and Ernest Softley. Burial was made in the Cruickshank cemetery.

Among those who came from away to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson of Brewster, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ferguson of Kearney, Mrs Jennie Softley, Earl and Ernest Softley and Mr. and Mrs. Fischer of Grafton, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Softley, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ferguson, Mrs. Gertrude Adams, Mrs. Mary Belle Ferguson, James Ferguson, and Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Cruickshank of Fremont.        

              
   

James O'Bryan

April 11, 2018

James O'Bryan died at his home on Maple Creek Friday evening, August 18th after an illness lasting but a few days. Mr. O'Bryan came to Nebraska from Canada thirty years ago and located in Saunders County. Later he relocated to the farm on Maple Creek where he lived to the time of his death. Mr. O'Bryan was one of the pushing and prosperous farmers of his community, and a man who was respected by and held the confidence of a large nequaintance. He took great pride in his chosen avocation and owned one of the best farms in the county. He was a familiar figure on the streets of North Bend and his stance will be noted as the days go by. The funeral services were held at the church in the Gaughen district Monday afternoon, the services being attened by a large concourse of people. The interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at Pleasant Valley. To the widow and children goes out the sympathy of the community in the loss of their loved one.

Alice Melissa Brown Westphalen Obituary

October 25, 2016


Mrs.. Alice Westphalen
Mrs. Alice Westphalen passed away
at her home In the" east part of town
Sunday evening at 9:15 o'clock. She
had been in failing health for more
than a year and was confined to her
bed since October 13. Her age was
83 years, 7 months and 1 day.
Alice Melissa Brown, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, was born
March 23, 1854, at Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
She was married March 3,
1876 to Jacob Westphalen of.North
Bend. The couple came Immediately
to North Bend and homesteaded at
Maple Grove.
Eleven children were born to them.
Six of them who survive are Mrs. A.
A. Van Arsdol (Bertha) and Mrs. Clara
Leftwich of 'North Bend;. Mrs. Roy
Howell (Ollie)  of Lincoln; Jess of
Fremont, Charles of Scribner, and
Eugene of Memphis. Five children
are deceased. They were Lillian,
George, Ernest, Guy and Flora. Mr.
Westphalen died April 16, 1901.
Besides the surviving children other
relatives are twenty grand children
and six great grand children.
Twenty-four years ago Mrs. Westphalen
moved to North Bend and continued
to live here until her death.
She was a loyal member of the Methodist
church throughout her life and
was an ardent active member of the
~W. C. T.' U'. for more than fifty years.
She' experienced the hardships of
the pioneer and gave of her time and
services unstlntingly wherever she
saw the need. She was a great lover
of flowers which she grew lavlshly
and which she loved so well to arrange
in artistic bouquets for her friends and
for many public occasions.
Funeral services conducted by Rev.
C. H. Lind with Rev. E. O. Sweany
-assisting, were held at the Methodist
church at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The many floral tributes
were very lovely. "Mrs. Flora Cheney
presided at the piano and played softly
during the processional and recessional.
The high school boys quartet
sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere"
and "Sweetly Resting."
The ministers spoke words of comfort
to the bereaved relatives and paid
tribute to the life.of the deceased.
The pall bearers were all grandsons
of Mrs. Westphalen.  They were Lyle
and Charles Van Arsdol, Donald and
Arthur Westphalen and. Louis and
Francis Westphalen.
Burial was made In the Cruickshank
cemetery.
Those trom away who came to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Westphalen
were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howell and
children, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Van Arsdol
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Wilson, Frank Westphalen and Mrs.
Emma Parsons of Lincoln; Mr. and
Mrs. • Chas. Westphalen and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spath and daughter
Ella, Mrs. Ralph Walraven, and
Mr and Mrs. John Broeker of Scribner;
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Westphalen
of Memphis; Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Van'Arsdol of Millard; Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Gidley, Mrs. Jesse Westphalen
and son Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Westphalen, Mrs. Carrie Lamberty,
Mrs. Andrew Paulsen, Mrs. Herbert
Clark and Mrs. Leo Wheellock of Fremont;
Mrs. Roy Mallonee and Ella of
Hooper; Mr. and Mrs. George Brown
and Irwin, and Mr. and Mrs. Ohl of
Dunlap, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Hayenga,
Mrs. James Wakelin, Mrs. Elmer Jacobson,
Mary and William Macklin of
Randolph; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hayenga
of Omaha; Mrs. Joe Bridges of Columbus.

Mrs. J.M. (Mary) Cruickshank Obituary

October 24, 2016

Passed Away

The people of this city were' pained to learn of the death of Mrs.- J. M. Cruickshank which occurred last Tues­ day at 4:e0 p. m. at the Cruickshuuk home about eight miles north of town. Mrs. Cruickshank had been in poor health for nearly two years and for some days prior to her death the family and friends had suspected that the end was near. Tho deceased was a most estimable woman, loved and respected by all who knew her and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrow stricken family whose loss can only be realized by those who have been placed in similar position. The funeral took place from the residence Wednes­day afternoon and was attended by a vast number of the friends of the de­ceased. Rev. Swan conducted appro­priate services after which the remains wero conveyed to the Cruickshank Cemetery and laid to rest. Deceased was born in Ayton, Scot­land. April 24, 1848. She removed with her parents to Bothwell, Canada, where she was married to J. M. Cruickshank January 1, 1870. They came immedi­ately to Omaha, where Mr. Cruickshank was engaged in railroading. They lived in Omaha about a year and a half when they moved to Cheyenne and afterwards to Ogden, coming to this county in the spring of 1872 and settling on  the farm north of town where they have since resided with tho exception of about a year and a half that they lived in Hiawatha. Kan. and a short time in this city. Eight children were born to them, four boys and four girls. Two of the girls died while quite young, the other six are still living and they with the husbund are left to mourn tho loss of a good and loving mother and wife. None of the children are married and all were present at the funeral.

Frank Ferguson Obituary

October 20, 2016

FERGUSON
Services for Frank S. Ferguson,
67, were Friday at
2 p.m. at the United Presbyterian
Church. The Rev.
Orin Graff officiated. Burial
was in the Cruickshank Cemetery
north of North Bend.
Mr. Ferguson died Tuesday
at the Fremont Hospital.
He was born April 14, 1909,
at Webster and had lived in
the North Bend area all his
life. He was a member of
the United Presbyterian Church
and a veteran of World War II,
serving in the army.
Survivors include brothers,
Alan of North Bend and David
of Fremont.

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