The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Thursday, December 21, 1911; pg. 4
County Court.
LICENSES.
Earl J. Axtell ....... Carleton ....... 21
Floy V. Lee .......... .... " ............... 16
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The Clay County Sun (Clay Center, NE), Thursday, January 1, 1931; pg. 1
Tragedy Marks the Closing Hours of 1930
Earl Axtell, Barber, Estranged from Wife, Kills Her and then Commits Suicide
Clay Center was the scene of a terrible tragedy about 7 o'clock New Years Eve when Earl Axtell (47) entered the barber shop and beauty parlor conducted by his wife, Florence Axtell (38), from whom he had been separated for three weeks, and without a word of warning poured three shots from a 9 chamber 22 pistol into her body then shot himself three time, turned the gun upon the already mortally wounded woman and shot her again and put the last bullet of the gun into his own body. Only eight of the nine chambers were loaded.
Mrs. Axtell was killed with the second shot which passed through her heart and the murdered passed away within a few minutes after the last shot. Following a viewing by the coroner the bodies were removed to the Voris and Alberding funeral home.
Orphaned by the double killing are four children, the eldest 18 and the youngest a boy of 8. The only girl (10) was with her mother at the time of the tragedy.
About a month ago a story of domestic unhappiness came to a climax when Axtell deserted his family. He was gone for about a week when he returned and went to the barber shop which his wife continued to run and ordered one of her barbers out with the words that he would have charge of the shop in the future. Mrs. Axtell remonstrated and called in Sheriff Harr. Without further parley, Axtell said that he would leave the place and remain away.
Mrs. Axtell filed a suit for divorce and it seemed that there was an end to the affair. Wednesday evening the murdered was in several places about town, but other than to notice that he had been drinking, no one observed that he acted anything but normal.
The family came to this town about a year ago and while he had never been popular except with a certain small class, Mrs. Axtell had won a large following by her energy and skill as a hair dresser and manicurist. It is a very sad affair and this great hearted community will space no effort to soften the blow to the children orphaned in a most tragic manner.
In the barber shop when Axtell entered was one barber working on a customer, Jesse Alberding. The barber spoke to Axtell, but received no reply, the man intent on murder going straight through to the back of the room and starting shooting without a word. It is reported that the barber and his customer made the distance from the basement shop to the street in much less than nothing flat.
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The Carleton Enterprise (Carleton, NE), Thursday, January 22, 1931; pg. 1
Floy Viola Lee was born in Seward, Nebr., August 14, 1895, was taken from this December 31st, 1931, having attained the age of thirty-five years, four months and 17 days. She united in marriage with Earl Axtell of Carleton, Nebr., on December 20, 1911. To this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter: Harvey Herbert, age 18; Gerald Fay, age 15, Willard Russel, age 12 and Carol Lucile, age 10.
During the months of her residence in Clay Center, Mrs. Axtell gained a large group of friends who mourn her departure and whose heartfelt sympathy is extended to her relatives and children.
The details of this mother's thoughtful, kindly, deeds and actions are remembered, and cherished by all who were privileged to know her. As a mother she was watchful and sacrificial, caring for her children with a love that transcends all other affection. As a friend she was unselfish, sociable, appreciative and most sincere.
At the age of fifteen she united with the U.B. church (sic) of Carleton and during her residence in Clay Center she attended the Congregational church. While in Carleton she took delight in teaching a Sunday School class and serving her church in every capacity of which she was capable.
Contemplating the virtues of this life, her unfinished tasks, her sudden passing, let us have faith that God will do right. Let us believe that for her and all His children, God has prepared a summerland of soul, "beyond the sunsets golden bar." where tired pilgrims may rest, where all wrongs shall be righted and lives completed.
Mrs. Axtell leaves to mourn her departure, her sorrowing mother, Mrs. Ida Cox of Denver, Colorado, three brothers and three sisters, her three sons and one daughter and a large group of friends. ---- Hebron Register.
Contributor: Marilyn Sanner Keim (46809294) • [email protected]
County Court.
LICENSES.
Earl J. Axtell ....... Carleton ....... 21
Floy V. Lee .......... .... " ............... 16
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The Clay County Sun (Clay Center, NE), Thursday, January 1, 1931; pg. 1
Tragedy Marks the Closing Hours of 1930
Earl Axtell, Barber, Estranged from Wife, Kills Her and then Commits Suicide
Clay Center was the scene of a terrible tragedy about 7 o'clock New Years Eve when Earl Axtell (47) entered the barber shop and beauty parlor conducted by his wife, Florence Axtell (38), from whom he had been separated for three weeks, and without a word of warning poured three shots from a 9 chamber 22 pistol into her body then shot himself three time, turned the gun upon the already mortally wounded woman and shot her again and put the last bullet of the gun into his own body. Only eight of the nine chambers were loaded.
Mrs. Axtell was killed with the second shot which passed through her heart and the murdered passed away within a few minutes after the last shot. Following a viewing by the coroner the bodies were removed to the Voris and Alberding funeral home.
Orphaned by the double killing are four children, the eldest 18 and the youngest a boy of 8. The only girl (10) was with her mother at the time of the tragedy.
About a month ago a story of domestic unhappiness came to a climax when Axtell deserted his family. He was gone for about a week when he returned and went to the barber shop which his wife continued to run and ordered one of her barbers out with the words that he would have charge of the shop in the future. Mrs. Axtell remonstrated and called in Sheriff Harr. Without further parley, Axtell said that he would leave the place and remain away.
Mrs. Axtell filed a suit for divorce and it seemed that there was an end to the affair. Wednesday evening the murdered was in several places about town, but other than to notice that he had been drinking, no one observed that he acted anything but normal.
The family came to this town about a year ago and while he had never been popular except with a certain small class, Mrs. Axtell had won a large following by her energy and skill as a hair dresser and manicurist. It is a very sad affair and this great hearted community will space no effort to soften the blow to the children orphaned in a most tragic manner.
In the barber shop when Axtell entered was one barber working on a customer, Jesse Alberding. The barber spoke to Axtell, but received no reply, the man intent on murder going straight through to the back of the room and starting shooting without a word. It is reported that the barber and his customer made the distance from the basement shop to the street in much less than nothing flat.
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The Carleton Enterprise (Carleton, NE), Thursday, January 22, 1931; pg. 1
Floy Viola Lee was born in Seward, Nebr., August 14, 1895, was taken from this December 31st, 1931, having attained the age of thirty-five years, four months and 17 days. She united in marriage with Earl Axtell of Carleton, Nebr., on December 20, 1911. To this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter: Harvey Herbert, age 18; Gerald Fay, age 15, Willard Russel, age 12 and Carol Lucile, age 10.
During the months of her residence in Clay Center, Mrs. Axtell gained a large group of friends who mourn her departure and whose heartfelt sympathy is extended to her relatives and children.
The details of this mother's thoughtful, kindly, deeds and actions are remembered, and cherished by all who were privileged to know her. As a mother she was watchful and sacrificial, caring for her children with a love that transcends all other affection. As a friend she was unselfish, sociable, appreciative and most sincere.
At the age of fifteen she united with the U.B. church (sic) of Carleton and during her residence in Clay Center she attended the Congregational church. While in Carleton she took delight in teaching a Sunday School class and serving her church in every capacity of which she was capable.
Contemplating the virtues of this life, her unfinished tasks, her sudden passing, let us have faith that God will do right. Let us believe that for her and all His children, God has prepared a summerland of soul, "beyond the sunsets golden bar." where tired pilgrims may rest, where all wrongs shall be righted and lives completed.
Mrs. Axtell leaves to mourn her departure, her sorrowing mother, Mrs. Ida Cox of Denver, Colorado, three brothers and three sisters, her three sons and one daughter and a large group of friends. ---- Hebron Register.
Contributor: Marilyn Sanner Keim (46809294) • [email protected]
The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Thursday, December 21, 1911; pg. 4
County Court.
LICENSES.
Earl J. Axtell ....... Carleton ....... 21
Floy V. Lee .......... .... " ............... 16
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The Clay County Sun (Clay Center, NE), Thursday, January 1, 1931; pg. 1
Tragedy Marks the Closing Hours of 1930
Earl Axtell, Barber, Estranged from Wife, Kills Her and then Commits Suicide
Clay Center was the scene of a terrible tragedy about 7 o'clock New Years Eve when Earl Axtell (47) entered the barber shop and beauty parlor conducted by his wife, Florence Axtell (38), from whom he had been separated for three weeks, and without a word of warning poured three shots from a 9 chamber 22 pistol into her body then shot himself three time, turned the gun upon the already mortally wounded woman and shot her again and put the last bullet of the gun into his own body. Only eight of the nine chambers were loaded.
Mrs. Axtell was killed with the second shot which passed through her heart and the murdered passed away within a few minutes after the last shot. Following a viewing by the coroner the bodies were removed to the Voris and Alberding funeral home.
Orphaned by the double killing are four children, the eldest 18 and the youngest a boy of 8. The only girl (10) was with her mother at the time of the tragedy.
About a month ago a story of domestic unhappiness came to a climax when Axtell deserted his family. He was gone for about a week when he returned and went to the barber shop which his wife continued to run and ordered one of her barbers out with the words that he would have charge of the shop in the future. Mrs. Axtell remonstrated and called in Sheriff Harr. Without further parley, Axtell said that he would leave the place and remain away.
Mrs. Axtell filed a suit for divorce and it seemed that there was an end to the affair. Wednesday evening the murdered was in several places about town, but other than to notice that he had been drinking, no one observed that he acted anything but normal.
The family came to this town about a year ago and while he had never been popular except with a certain small class, Mrs. Axtell had won a large following by her energy and skill as a hair dresser and manicurist. It is a very sad affair and this great hearted community will space no effort to soften the blow to the children orphaned in a most tragic manner.
In the barber shop when Axtell entered was one barber working on a customer, Jesse Alberding. The barber spoke to Axtell, but received no reply, the man intent on murder going straight through to the back of the room and starting shooting without a word. It is reported that the barber and his customer made the distance from the basement shop to the street in much less than nothing flat.
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The Carleton Enterprise (Carleton, NE), Thursday, January 22, 1931; pg. 1
Floy Viola Lee was born in Seward, Nebr., August 14, 1895, was taken from this December 31st, 1931, having attained the age of thirty-five years, four months and 17 days. She united in marriage with Earl Axtell of Carleton, Nebr., on December 20, 1911. To this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter: Harvey Herbert, age 18; Gerald Fay, age 15, Willard Russel, age 12 and Carol Lucile, age 10.
During the months of her residence in Clay Center, Mrs. Axtell gained a large group of friends who mourn her departure and whose heartfelt sympathy is extended to her relatives and children.
The details of this mother's thoughtful, kindly, deeds and actions are remembered, and cherished by all who were privileged to know her. As a mother she was watchful and sacrificial, caring for her children with a love that transcends all other affection. As a friend she was unselfish, sociable, appreciative and most sincere.
At the age of fifteen she united with the U.B. church (sic) of Carleton and during her residence in Clay Center she attended the Congregational church. While in Carleton she took delight in teaching a Sunday School class and serving her church in every capacity of which she was capable.
Contemplating the virtues of this life, her unfinished tasks, her sudden passing, let us have faith that God will do right. Let us believe that for her and all His children, God has prepared a summerland of soul, "beyond the sunsets golden bar." where tired pilgrims may rest, where all wrongs shall be righted and lives completed.
Mrs. Axtell leaves to mourn her departure, her sorrowing mother, Mrs. Ida Cox of Denver, Colorado, three brothers and three sisters, her three sons and one daughter and a large group of friends. ---- Hebron Register.
Contributor: Marilyn Sanner Keim (46809294) • [email protected]
County Court.
LICENSES.
Earl J. Axtell ....... Carleton ....... 21
Floy V. Lee .......... .... " ............... 16
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The Clay County Sun (Clay Center, NE), Thursday, January 1, 1931; pg. 1
Tragedy Marks the Closing Hours of 1930
Earl Axtell, Barber, Estranged from Wife, Kills Her and then Commits Suicide
Clay Center was the scene of a terrible tragedy about 7 o'clock New Years Eve when Earl Axtell (47) entered the barber shop and beauty parlor conducted by his wife, Florence Axtell (38), from whom he had been separated for three weeks, and without a word of warning poured three shots from a 9 chamber 22 pistol into her body then shot himself three time, turned the gun upon the already mortally wounded woman and shot her again and put the last bullet of the gun into his own body. Only eight of the nine chambers were loaded.
Mrs. Axtell was killed with the second shot which passed through her heart and the murdered passed away within a few minutes after the last shot. Following a viewing by the coroner the bodies were removed to the Voris and Alberding funeral home.
Orphaned by the double killing are four children, the eldest 18 and the youngest a boy of 8. The only girl (10) was with her mother at the time of the tragedy.
About a month ago a story of domestic unhappiness came to a climax when Axtell deserted his family. He was gone for about a week when he returned and went to the barber shop which his wife continued to run and ordered one of her barbers out with the words that he would have charge of the shop in the future. Mrs. Axtell remonstrated and called in Sheriff Harr. Without further parley, Axtell said that he would leave the place and remain away.
Mrs. Axtell filed a suit for divorce and it seemed that there was an end to the affair. Wednesday evening the murdered was in several places about town, but other than to notice that he had been drinking, no one observed that he acted anything but normal.
The family came to this town about a year ago and while he had never been popular except with a certain small class, Mrs. Axtell had won a large following by her energy and skill as a hair dresser and manicurist. It is a very sad affair and this great hearted community will space no effort to soften the blow to the children orphaned in a most tragic manner.
In the barber shop when Axtell entered was one barber working on a customer, Jesse Alberding. The barber spoke to Axtell, but received no reply, the man intent on murder going straight through to the back of the room and starting shooting without a word. It is reported that the barber and his customer made the distance from the basement shop to the street in much less than nothing flat.
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The Carleton Enterprise (Carleton, NE), Thursday, January 22, 1931; pg. 1
Floy Viola Lee was born in Seward, Nebr., August 14, 1895, was taken from this December 31st, 1931, having attained the age of thirty-five years, four months and 17 days. She united in marriage with Earl Axtell of Carleton, Nebr., on December 20, 1911. To this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter: Harvey Herbert, age 18; Gerald Fay, age 15, Willard Russel, age 12 and Carol Lucile, age 10.
During the months of her residence in Clay Center, Mrs. Axtell gained a large group of friends who mourn her departure and whose heartfelt sympathy is extended to her relatives and children.
The details of this mother's thoughtful, kindly, deeds and actions are remembered, and cherished by all who were privileged to know her. As a mother she was watchful and sacrificial, caring for her children with a love that transcends all other affection. As a friend she was unselfish, sociable, appreciative and most sincere.
At the age of fifteen she united with the U.B. church (sic) of Carleton and during her residence in Clay Center she attended the Congregational church. While in Carleton she took delight in teaching a Sunday School class and serving her church in every capacity of which she was capable.
Contemplating the virtues of this life, her unfinished tasks, her sudden passing, let us have faith that God will do right. Let us believe that for her and all His children, God has prepared a summerland of soul, "beyond the sunsets golden bar." where tired pilgrims may rest, where all wrongs shall be righted and lives completed.
Mrs. Axtell leaves to mourn her departure, her sorrowing mother, Mrs. Ida Cox of Denver, Colorado, three brothers and three sisters, her three sons and one daughter and a large group of friends. ---- Hebron Register.
Contributor: Marilyn Sanner Keim (46809294) • [email protected]
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