Malcolm M. Akin, son of Almon and Mary Akin, was born June 9, 1874 on a farm near Gladstone, Neb. He passed to his eternal reward at his home in Fairmont, Neb., January 1, 1949.
He taught school for a short time after his preparatory education, but being desirous of more education, he entered the Lincoln Normal shortly before the Spanish American War broke out. Having a deep love and interest for his country, he enlisted in Company I of the First Nebraska Regiment and saw active service in the Philippines.
After returning from the service, he entered the Omaha Dental School, completing his course in the spring of 1902. He immediately came to Fairmont, and in April of the year he received his diploma he began practicing. After forty-two years of continuous practice in Fairmont, he was compelled in 1944 to retired because of ill health.
In 1903 Dr. Akin was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Chapin. Three children came to bless their home, all of whom, with their mother, survive and were present at this memorial service. They are Dr. Fredrick Akin and Mrs. Jean Davis of LIncoln, and Maurice Akin of Chicago, Ill.
Dr. Akin always had a deep interest in the civic affairs of his country, national and local. He felt that everyone should bear his share in carrying on the work of his community and consequently had a part in Fairmont's city government as councilman and for a number of years was a member of the board of education in his district.
He was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Fairmont Lodge No. 48 A. F. and A. M. of which he became a member December 3, 1919.
The deceased, when a very young boy became a member of the Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Neb., transferring his membership to the Fairmont Congregational Church in 1922. When the Congregational and Presbyterian churches merge, he became a loyal support of the Federation, using his talents and his material means that that the church of his choice might become a moral force in his community. He was a member of the board of trustees for many years as well as one of the ushers of the church. Right was right with Dr. Akin, and he stood for it even at the cost of personal sacrifice.
In addition to Mrs. Akin and the children, he leaves to mourn his passing three grandchildren and three sisters. The sisters are Misses Lulu and Bertha Akin and Mrs. Alice Allpress of Fairbury.
A memorial service was held in the Federated Church in Fairmont Monday, January 3, at 1:30. The minister, Rev. William Richards officiated. Miss Virginia Brown sang "The Lord's Prayer," with Miss Caroline Goodrich at the organ. Pallbearers were T. A. Patton, Charles F. Tous, Francis Putlitz,Willard Goodrich, A. P. Stewart and George White. Interment was in the Fairmont Cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal January 1949
Son of Almon and Mary Akin
Spanish American War, Company I, 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry.
Lot Owner: W. H. Chapin.
He taught school for a short time after his preparatory education, but being desirous of more education, he entered the Lincoln Normal shortly before the Spanish American War broke out. Having a deep love and interest for his country, he enlisted in Company I of the First Nebraska Regiment and saw active service in the Philippines.
After returning from the service, he entered the Omaha Dental School, completing his course in the spring of 1902. He immediately came to Fairmont, and in April of the year he received his diploma he began practicing. After forty-two years of continuous practice in Fairmont, he was compelled in 1944 to retired because of ill health.
In 1903 Dr. Akin was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Chapin. Three children came to bless their home, all of whom, with their mother, survive and were present at this memorial service. They are Dr. Fredrick Akin and Mrs. Jean Davis of LIncoln, and Maurice Akin of Chicago, Ill.
Dr. Akin always had a deep interest in the civic affairs of his country, national and local. He felt that everyone should bear his share in carrying on the work of his community and consequently had a part in Fairmont's city government as councilman and for a number of years was a member of the board of education in his district.
He was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Fairmont Lodge No. 48 A. F. and A. M. of which he became a member December 3, 1919.
The deceased, when a very young boy became a member of the Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Neb., transferring his membership to the Fairmont Congregational Church in 1922. When the Congregational and Presbyterian churches merge, he became a loyal support of the Federation, using his talents and his material means that that the church of his choice might become a moral force in his community. He was a member of the board of trustees for many years as well as one of the ushers of the church. Right was right with Dr. Akin, and he stood for it even at the cost of personal sacrifice.
In addition to Mrs. Akin and the children, he leaves to mourn his passing three grandchildren and three sisters. The sisters are Misses Lulu and Bertha Akin and Mrs. Alice Allpress of Fairbury.
A memorial service was held in the Federated Church in Fairmont Monday, January 3, at 1:30. The minister, Rev. William Richards officiated. Miss Virginia Brown sang "The Lord's Prayer," with Miss Caroline Goodrich at the organ. Pallbearers were T. A. Patton, Charles F. Tous, Francis Putlitz,Willard Goodrich, A. P. Stewart and George White. Interment was in the Fairmont Cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal January 1949
Son of Almon and Mary Akin
Spanish American War, Company I, 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry.
Lot Owner: W. H. Chapin.
Malcolm M. Akin, son of Almon and Mary Akin, was born June 9, 1874 on a farm near Gladstone, Neb. He passed to his eternal reward at his home in Fairmont, Neb., January 1, 1949.
He taught school for a short time after his preparatory education, but being desirous of more education, he entered the Lincoln Normal shortly before the Spanish American War broke out. Having a deep love and interest for his country, he enlisted in Company I of the First Nebraska Regiment and saw active service in the Philippines.
After returning from the service, he entered the Omaha Dental School, completing his course in the spring of 1902. He immediately came to Fairmont, and in April of the year he received his diploma he began practicing. After forty-two years of continuous practice in Fairmont, he was compelled in 1944 to retired because of ill health.
In 1903 Dr. Akin was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Chapin. Three children came to bless their home, all of whom, with their mother, survive and were present at this memorial service. They are Dr. Fredrick Akin and Mrs. Jean Davis of LIncoln, and Maurice Akin of Chicago, Ill.
Dr. Akin always had a deep interest in the civic affairs of his country, national and local. He felt that everyone should bear his share in carrying on the work of his community and consequently had a part in Fairmont's city government as councilman and for a number of years was a member of the board of education in his district.
He was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Fairmont Lodge No. 48 A. F. and A. M. of which he became a member December 3, 1919.
The deceased, when a very young boy became a member of the Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Neb., transferring his membership to the Fairmont Congregational Church in 1922. When the Congregational and Presbyterian churches merge, he became a loyal support of the Federation, using his talents and his material means that that the church of his choice might become a moral force in his community. He was a member of the board of trustees for many years as well as one of the ushers of the church. Right was right with Dr. Akin, and he stood for it even at the cost of personal sacrifice.
In addition to Mrs. Akin and the children, he leaves to mourn his passing three grandchildren and three sisters. The sisters are Misses Lulu and Bertha Akin and Mrs. Alice Allpress of Fairbury.
A memorial service was held in the Federated Church in Fairmont Monday, January 3, at 1:30. The minister, Rev. William Richards officiated. Miss Virginia Brown sang "The Lord's Prayer," with Miss Caroline Goodrich at the organ. Pallbearers were T. A. Patton, Charles F. Tous, Francis Putlitz,Willard Goodrich, A. P. Stewart and George White. Interment was in the Fairmont Cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal January 1949
Son of Almon and Mary Akin
Spanish American War, Company I, 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry.
Lot Owner: W. H. Chapin.
He taught school for a short time after his preparatory education, but being desirous of more education, he entered the Lincoln Normal shortly before the Spanish American War broke out. Having a deep love and interest for his country, he enlisted in Company I of the First Nebraska Regiment and saw active service in the Philippines.
After returning from the service, he entered the Omaha Dental School, completing his course in the spring of 1902. He immediately came to Fairmont, and in April of the year he received his diploma he began practicing. After forty-two years of continuous practice in Fairmont, he was compelled in 1944 to retired because of ill health.
In 1903 Dr. Akin was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Chapin. Three children came to bless their home, all of whom, with their mother, survive and were present at this memorial service. They are Dr. Fredrick Akin and Mrs. Jean Davis of LIncoln, and Maurice Akin of Chicago, Ill.
Dr. Akin always had a deep interest in the civic affairs of his country, national and local. He felt that everyone should bear his share in carrying on the work of his community and consequently had a part in Fairmont's city government as councilman and for a number of years was a member of the board of education in his district.
He was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Fairmont Lodge No. 48 A. F. and A. M. of which he became a member December 3, 1919.
The deceased, when a very young boy became a member of the Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Neb., transferring his membership to the Fairmont Congregational Church in 1922. When the Congregational and Presbyterian churches merge, he became a loyal support of the Federation, using his talents and his material means that that the church of his choice might become a moral force in his community. He was a member of the board of trustees for many years as well as one of the ushers of the church. Right was right with Dr. Akin, and he stood for it even at the cost of personal sacrifice.
In addition to Mrs. Akin and the children, he leaves to mourn his passing three grandchildren and three sisters. The sisters are Misses Lulu and Bertha Akin and Mrs. Alice Allpress of Fairbury.
A memorial service was held in the Federated Church in Fairmont Monday, January 3, at 1:30. The minister, Rev. William Richards officiated. Miss Virginia Brown sang "The Lord's Prayer," with Miss Caroline Goodrich at the organ. Pallbearers were T. A. Patton, Charles F. Tous, Francis Putlitz,Willard Goodrich, A. P. Stewart and George White. Interment was in the Fairmont Cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal January 1949
Son of Almon and Mary Akin
Spanish American War, Company I, 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry.
Lot Owner: W. H. Chapin.
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