In the midst of preparations for Easter, the brightest day in the Christian's calendary, a shadow was cast over the entire community when word went out that Simon Boyd was dead. Simon P Boyd was born in Rone county, Tenn., Nov. 29, 1859, and died at his home in Marquette, Neb., April 13, 1906. He came with his parents to Nebraska in 1872 locating on a farm near Central City. Later he engaged in the mercantile business in Marquette in which he became so proficient that he was considered one of the best dry goods salesmen in the state. He was married to Cora A Barngrover Dec. 9, 1890. To them were born three girls, who with the wife are left to mourn his departure. He was converted in 1894 and joined the United Brethren church, retaining his membership until death. He was a kind, affectionate husband and father, a loyal and true friend and Christian brother. Besides his family he leaves five sisters and three brothers: Mrs J C Gorin of Marquette, Mrs John Bacon of Kearney, Mrs Alf Wester of Pleasant Hill, Mo., Mrs W H Dycke and Mrs Wm Harwell both of Philadelphia, Tenn., R W Boyd of Marquette, Henry Boyd of Central City and John Boyd of Palisade, Neb. His parents and two sisters having preceded him to their long home. The deceased has been in poor health for some time but on the morning of his death felt quite well, so much so that he was able to sit in his chair. Soon after this he was taken violently worse and his brother, R W Boyd, and the doctor were called in. All that medical skill and tender care could do was done but of no avail and in about an hour he was dead after leaving the splended testimonial of a perfect peace and preparedness to meet his Maker. The direct cause of his death was neuralgia of the heart.
He was a member of the Workman, Woodman and Highlander orders and the floral tributes from these lodges and many friends were very beautiful. The funeral services were conducted at the M E church by Rev L O Sanderson and was the largest funeral ever held in this vicinity, the interment being made in Richland cemetery. To the heartbroken wife and relatives who are bowed down with sorrow we can only point them to the story of the Resurrection and the repose and comfort that it brings to His followers.
Central City Nonpareil, Thursday April 19, 1906
He was a member of the Workman, Woodman and Highlander orders and the floral tributes from these lodges and many friends were very beautiful. The funeral services were conducted at the M E church by Rev L O Sanderson and was the largest funeral ever held in this vicinity, the interment being made in Richland cemetery. To the heartbroken wife and relatives who are bowed down with sorrow we can only point them to the story of the Resurrection and the repose and comfort that it brings to His followers.
Central City Nonpareil, Thursday April 19, 1906
In the midst of preparations for Easter, the brightest day in the Christian's calendary, a shadow was cast over the entire community when word went out that Simon Boyd was dead. Simon P Boyd was born in Rone county, Tenn., Nov. 29, 1859, and died at his home in Marquette, Neb., April 13, 1906. He came with his parents to Nebraska in 1872 locating on a farm near Central City. Later he engaged in the mercantile business in Marquette in which he became so proficient that he was considered one of the best dry goods salesmen in the state. He was married to Cora A Barngrover Dec. 9, 1890. To them were born three girls, who with the wife are left to mourn his departure. He was converted in 1894 and joined the United Brethren church, retaining his membership until death. He was a kind, affectionate husband and father, a loyal and true friend and Christian brother. Besides his family he leaves five sisters and three brothers: Mrs J C Gorin of Marquette, Mrs John Bacon of Kearney, Mrs Alf Wester of Pleasant Hill, Mo., Mrs W H Dycke and Mrs Wm Harwell both of Philadelphia, Tenn., R W Boyd of Marquette, Henry Boyd of Central City and John Boyd of Palisade, Neb. His parents and two sisters having preceded him to their long home. The deceased has been in poor health for some time but on the morning of his death felt quite well, so much so that he was able to sit in his chair. Soon after this he was taken violently worse and his brother, R W Boyd, and the doctor were called in. All that medical skill and tender care could do was done but of no avail and in about an hour he was dead after leaving the splended testimonial of a perfect peace and preparedness to meet his Maker. The direct cause of his death was neuralgia of the heart.
He was a member of the Workman, Woodman and Highlander orders and the floral tributes from these lodges and many friends were very beautiful. The funeral services were conducted at the M E church by Rev L O Sanderson and was the largest funeral ever held in this vicinity, the interment being made in Richland cemetery. To the heartbroken wife and relatives who are bowed down with sorrow we can only point them to the story of the Resurrection and the repose and comfort that it brings to His followers.
Central City Nonpareil, Thursday April 19, 1906
He was a member of the Workman, Woodman and Highlander orders and the floral tributes from these lodges and many friends were very beautiful. The funeral services were conducted at the M E church by Rev L O Sanderson and was the largest funeral ever held in this vicinity, the interment being made in Richland cemetery. To the heartbroken wife and relatives who are bowed down with sorrow we can only point them to the story of the Resurrection and the repose and comfort that it brings to His followers.
Central City Nonpareil, Thursday April 19, 1906
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