The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE) Fri, Jul 2, 1937 - pg. 1
Joseph W. Hart
Joseph W. Hart was born November 22, 1848, on a farm near Springfield, Illinois, and departed his earthly home, Thursday, June 24 1937 at 4:45 p.m., being at the time of his death 88 years, 7 months and 2 days old.
He was married to Mary Ann Crump, September 21, 1871. She preceded him in death August 4, 1919.
To this union were born five children, two sons, Dr Edgar E, Hart, Canton, Oklahoma, and Luther Burton, Edgar, Nebraska three daughters, Mrs. Emma Fuller, Tecumseh, Nebraska; Mrs. Mae H. Plummer, Edgar, Nebraska and Mrs. Louella Erway, Hastings, Nebraska. Mrs. Fuller and Burton preceded him in death.
Four grandsons, two granddaughters and four great grandchildren also survive.
Joseph was left an orphan at an early age and very soon realized that he must depend upon his own resources.
Possessing a rugged spirit and a determination to w*est a home from the soil, with his wife, Mary, and son Edgar, moved westward in a covered wagon locating on a homestead north of Edgar. The trek was made in March 1873.
A sod house was erected amidst great stre**nes of prairie and there, with but little to break the silence, save the sighing of the wind and the frequent visits from Indians, the work of building a future home and rearing and educating a family began.
Younger people, especially those of the family, delighted to hear from his lips the stories of his pioneer life and experiences, many of which were hard and bitter to face and conquer.
Mr. Hart's family always regarded him as a safe and wise councilor,. His opinions and judgments were never questioned by member of his household. When in doubt, his advice was eagerly sought by his children.
Life to him was one long school. His eagerness to learn was ever in the foreground and to the close of his life he sought information from every available source.
He was an ardent reader, until his eyesight was so dimmed by age, he could no longer read for himself. Then members of his family continued to read to him.
His fine memory and his analytical mind were a source of pride to his family.
Of later years the radio supplied many an hour of pleasure for him. The programs selected were of the highest type. His radio preachers, speakers and news casters had become as familiar friends to him and when the hour of broadcast arrived for his favorites, he was always there to hear them.
Mr. Hart joined the Methodist Episcopal church (sic) of Edgar about 58 years ago. However, his church life was not wholly confined to the Edgar church but while on the farm, he became interested in establishing a Sunday school and church service at the school house known as Centennial now standing northeast of Edgar.
In his later years in speaking of his wife, Mary, he spoke with a feeling of pride that she was the first superintendent of the Sunday school.
Community cooperation in this country school and church by other sturdy pioneers and their young families, made the influence of these combined efforts a monument eternal which grows in beauty and splendor in the minds of those who were privileged to share in these beautiful simple, yet impressive services.
During the years of his prime, "Joe," as his friends called him, was an orchardist of rare ability. He knew trees and loved them. Many a tree was planted by him on his farm lands, in the parks and on terraces and about his home.
The home to which he moved his family in northeast Edgar from the farm in 1887, will be remembered by many older residents for its variety and number of trees.
During the long span of his life he saw his tree planting grow to full height and vigor. Then after years of weathering storms and drouth, die. This spring the urge came again to plant trees, which he did about his home in east Edgar.
Mr. Hart loved Edgar and the welfare of its people was of much concern to him. Years ago he served faithfully on the city council and as mayor.
"Simplicity" was the keynote of his life. He loved it, and he lived it and to the end carried his sturdy pioneer spirit.
Faith, ---sturdy, serene and strong and his. His faith was the torch that lighted his vision. While the change, called death, came to him, it was but an open door to a larger, fuller and more blessed life of existence.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:00, o'clock at the Edgar Methodist Church with Rev Homer B. Hix in charge.
Pallbearers were: H. Countryman, Tim Kane, C. H. Merrill, Wm. Reid, Bert Rydholm, E. W. Clack, Ed Bohling and Guy Green.
A quartette composed of Mrs. Homer Hix, Mrs. Alvie Bueoy, Guy Green and Rev Homer B. Hix sang "Going Down the Valley."
Rev Hix sang "In the Garden" and at the close of the sermon read, "Crossing the Bar."
Mrs. Lydia Phelps was at the piano and as a recessional played "I'm Just Goin' Home."
Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]
Joseph W. Hart
Joseph W. Hart was born November 22, 1848, on a farm near Springfield, Illinois, and departed his earthly home, Thursday, June 24 1937 at 4:45 p.m., being at the time of his death 88 years, 7 months and 2 days old.
He was married to Mary Ann Crump, September 21, 1871. She preceded him in death August 4, 1919.
To this union were born five children, two sons, Dr Edgar E, Hart, Canton, Oklahoma, and Luther Burton, Edgar, Nebraska three daughters, Mrs. Emma Fuller, Tecumseh, Nebraska; Mrs. Mae H. Plummer, Edgar, Nebraska and Mrs. Louella Erway, Hastings, Nebraska. Mrs. Fuller and Burton preceded him in death.
Four grandsons, two granddaughters and four great grandchildren also survive.
Joseph was left an orphan at an early age and very soon realized that he must depend upon his own resources.
Possessing a rugged spirit and a determination to w*est a home from the soil, with his wife, Mary, and son Edgar, moved westward in a covered wagon locating on a homestead north of Edgar. The trek was made in March 1873.
A sod house was erected amidst great stre**nes of prairie and there, with but little to break the silence, save the sighing of the wind and the frequent visits from Indians, the work of building a future home and rearing and educating a family began.
Younger people, especially those of the family, delighted to hear from his lips the stories of his pioneer life and experiences, many of which were hard and bitter to face and conquer.
Mr. Hart's family always regarded him as a safe and wise councilor,. His opinions and judgments were never questioned by member of his household. When in doubt, his advice was eagerly sought by his children.
Life to him was one long school. His eagerness to learn was ever in the foreground and to the close of his life he sought information from every available source.
He was an ardent reader, until his eyesight was so dimmed by age, he could no longer read for himself. Then members of his family continued to read to him.
His fine memory and his analytical mind were a source of pride to his family.
Of later years the radio supplied many an hour of pleasure for him. The programs selected were of the highest type. His radio preachers, speakers and news casters had become as familiar friends to him and when the hour of broadcast arrived for his favorites, he was always there to hear them.
Mr. Hart joined the Methodist Episcopal church (sic) of Edgar about 58 years ago. However, his church life was not wholly confined to the Edgar church but while on the farm, he became interested in establishing a Sunday school and church service at the school house known as Centennial now standing northeast of Edgar.
In his later years in speaking of his wife, Mary, he spoke with a feeling of pride that she was the first superintendent of the Sunday school.
Community cooperation in this country school and church by other sturdy pioneers and their young families, made the influence of these combined efforts a monument eternal which grows in beauty and splendor in the minds of those who were privileged to share in these beautiful simple, yet impressive services.
During the years of his prime, "Joe," as his friends called him, was an orchardist of rare ability. He knew trees and loved them. Many a tree was planted by him on his farm lands, in the parks and on terraces and about his home.
The home to which he moved his family in northeast Edgar from the farm in 1887, will be remembered by many older residents for its variety and number of trees.
During the long span of his life he saw his tree planting grow to full height and vigor. Then after years of weathering storms and drouth, die. This spring the urge came again to plant trees, which he did about his home in east Edgar.
Mr. Hart loved Edgar and the welfare of its people was of much concern to him. Years ago he served faithfully on the city council and as mayor.
"Simplicity" was the keynote of his life. He loved it, and he lived it and to the end carried his sturdy pioneer spirit.
Faith, ---sturdy, serene and strong and his. His faith was the torch that lighted his vision. While the change, called death, came to him, it was but an open door to a larger, fuller and more blessed life of existence.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:00, o'clock at the Edgar Methodist Church with Rev Homer B. Hix in charge.
Pallbearers were: H. Countryman, Tim Kane, C. H. Merrill, Wm. Reid, Bert Rydholm, E. W. Clack, Ed Bohling and Guy Green.
A quartette composed of Mrs. Homer Hix, Mrs. Alvie Bueoy, Guy Green and Rev Homer B. Hix sang "Going Down the Valley."
Rev Hix sang "In the Garden" and at the close of the sermon read, "Crossing the Bar."
Mrs. Lydia Phelps was at the piano and as a recessional played "I'm Just Goin' Home."
Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]
The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE) Fri, Jul 2, 1937 - pg. 1
Joseph W. Hart
Joseph W. Hart was born November 22, 1848, on a farm near Springfield, Illinois, and departed his earthly home, Thursday, June 24 1937 at 4:45 p.m., being at the time of his death 88 years, 7 months and 2 days old.
He was married to Mary Ann Crump, September 21, 1871. She preceded him in death August 4, 1919.
To this union were born five children, two sons, Dr Edgar E, Hart, Canton, Oklahoma, and Luther Burton, Edgar, Nebraska three daughters, Mrs. Emma Fuller, Tecumseh, Nebraska; Mrs. Mae H. Plummer, Edgar, Nebraska and Mrs. Louella Erway, Hastings, Nebraska. Mrs. Fuller and Burton preceded him in death.
Four grandsons, two granddaughters and four great grandchildren also survive.
Joseph was left an orphan at an early age and very soon realized that he must depend upon his own resources.
Possessing a rugged spirit and a determination to w*est a home from the soil, with his wife, Mary, and son Edgar, moved westward in a covered wagon locating on a homestead north of Edgar. The trek was made in March 1873.
A sod house was erected amidst great stre**nes of prairie and there, with but little to break the silence, save the sighing of the wind and the frequent visits from Indians, the work of building a future home and rearing and educating a family began.
Younger people, especially those of the family, delighted to hear from his lips the stories of his pioneer life and experiences, many of which were hard and bitter to face and conquer.
Mr. Hart's family always regarded him as a safe and wise councilor,. His opinions and judgments were never questioned by member of his household. When in doubt, his advice was eagerly sought by his children.
Life to him was one long school. His eagerness to learn was ever in the foreground and to the close of his life he sought information from every available source.
He was an ardent reader, until his eyesight was so dimmed by age, he could no longer read for himself. Then members of his family continued to read to him.
His fine memory and his analytical mind were a source of pride to his family.
Of later years the radio supplied many an hour of pleasure for him. The programs selected were of the highest type. His radio preachers, speakers and news casters had become as familiar friends to him and when the hour of broadcast arrived for his favorites, he was always there to hear them.
Mr. Hart joined the Methodist Episcopal church (sic) of Edgar about 58 years ago. However, his church life was not wholly confined to the Edgar church but while on the farm, he became interested in establishing a Sunday school and church service at the school house known as Centennial now standing northeast of Edgar.
In his later years in speaking of his wife, Mary, he spoke with a feeling of pride that she was the first superintendent of the Sunday school.
Community cooperation in this country school and church by other sturdy pioneers and their young families, made the influence of these combined efforts a monument eternal which grows in beauty and splendor in the minds of those who were privileged to share in these beautiful simple, yet impressive services.
During the years of his prime, "Joe," as his friends called him, was an orchardist of rare ability. He knew trees and loved them. Many a tree was planted by him on his farm lands, in the parks and on terraces and about his home.
The home to which he moved his family in northeast Edgar from the farm in 1887, will be remembered by many older residents for its variety and number of trees.
During the long span of his life he saw his tree planting grow to full height and vigor. Then after years of weathering storms and drouth, die. This spring the urge came again to plant trees, which he did about his home in east Edgar.
Mr. Hart loved Edgar and the welfare of its people was of much concern to him. Years ago he served faithfully on the city council and as mayor.
"Simplicity" was the keynote of his life. He loved it, and he lived it and to the end carried his sturdy pioneer spirit.
Faith, ---sturdy, serene and strong and his. His faith was the torch that lighted his vision. While the change, called death, came to him, it was but an open door to a larger, fuller and more blessed life of existence.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:00, o'clock at the Edgar Methodist Church with Rev Homer B. Hix in charge.
Pallbearers were: H. Countryman, Tim Kane, C. H. Merrill, Wm. Reid, Bert Rydholm, E. W. Clack, Ed Bohling and Guy Green.
A quartette composed of Mrs. Homer Hix, Mrs. Alvie Bueoy, Guy Green and Rev Homer B. Hix sang "Going Down the Valley."
Rev Hix sang "In the Garden" and at the close of the sermon read, "Crossing the Bar."
Mrs. Lydia Phelps was at the piano and as a recessional played "I'm Just Goin' Home."
Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]
Joseph W. Hart
Joseph W. Hart was born November 22, 1848, on a farm near Springfield, Illinois, and departed his earthly home, Thursday, June 24 1937 at 4:45 p.m., being at the time of his death 88 years, 7 months and 2 days old.
He was married to Mary Ann Crump, September 21, 1871. She preceded him in death August 4, 1919.
To this union were born five children, two sons, Dr Edgar E, Hart, Canton, Oklahoma, and Luther Burton, Edgar, Nebraska three daughters, Mrs. Emma Fuller, Tecumseh, Nebraska; Mrs. Mae H. Plummer, Edgar, Nebraska and Mrs. Louella Erway, Hastings, Nebraska. Mrs. Fuller and Burton preceded him in death.
Four grandsons, two granddaughters and four great grandchildren also survive.
Joseph was left an orphan at an early age and very soon realized that he must depend upon his own resources.
Possessing a rugged spirit and a determination to w*est a home from the soil, with his wife, Mary, and son Edgar, moved westward in a covered wagon locating on a homestead north of Edgar. The trek was made in March 1873.
A sod house was erected amidst great stre**nes of prairie and there, with but little to break the silence, save the sighing of the wind and the frequent visits from Indians, the work of building a future home and rearing and educating a family began.
Younger people, especially those of the family, delighted to hear from his lips the stories of his pioneer life and experiences, many of which were hard and bitter to face and conquer.
Mr. Hart's family always regarded him as a safe and wise councilor,. His opinions and judgments were never questioned by member of his household. When in doubt, his advice was eagerly sought by his children.
Life to him was one long school. His eagerness to learn was ever in the foreground and to the close of his life he sought information from every available source.
He was an ardent reader, until his eyesight was so dimmed by age, he could no longer read for himself. Then members of his family continued to read to him.
His fine memory and his analytical mind were a source of pride to his family.
Of later years the radio supplied many an hour of pleasure for him. The programs selected were of the highest type. His radio preachers, speakers and news casters had become as familiar friends to him and when the hour of broadcast arrived for his favorites, he was always there to hear them.
Mr. Hart joined the Methodist Episcopal church (sic) of Edgar about 58 years ago. However, his church life was not wholly confined to the Edgar church but while on the farm, he became interested in establishing a Sunday school and church service at the school house known as Centennial now standing northeast of Edgar.
In his later years in speaking of his wife, Mary, he spoke with a feeling of pride that she was the first superintendent of the Sunday school.
Community cooperation in this country school and church by other sturdy pioneers and their young families, made the influence of these combined efforts a monument eternal which grows in beauty and splendor in the minds of those who were privileged to share in these beautiful simple, yet impressive services.
During the years of his prime, "Joe," as his friends called him, was an orchardist of rare ability. He knew trees and loved them. Many a tree was planted by him on his farm lands, in the parks and on terraces and about his home.
The home to which he moved his family in northeast Edgar from the farm in 1887, will be remembered by many older residents for its variety and number of trees.
During the long span of his life he saw his tree planting grow to full height and vigor. Then after years of weathering storms and drouth, die. This spring the urge came again to plant trees, which he did about his home in east Edgar.
Mr. Hart loved Edgar and the welfare of its people was of much concern to him. Years ago he served faithfully on the city council and as mayor.
"Simplicity" was the keynote of his life. He loved it, and he lived it and to the end carried his sturdy pioneer spirit.
Faith, ---sturdy, serene and strong and his. His faith was the torch that lighted his vision. While the change, called death, came to him, it was but an open door to a larger, fuller and more blessed life of existence.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:00, o'clock at the Edgar Methodist Church with Rev Homer B. Hix in charge.
Pallbearers were: H. Countryman, Tim Kane, C. H. Merrill, Wm. Reid, Bert Rydholm, E. W. Clack, Ed Bohling and Guy Green.
A quartette composed of Mrs. Homer Hix, Mrs. Alvie Bueoy, Guy Green and Rev Homer B. Hix sang "Going Down the Valley."
Rev Hix sang "In the Garden" and at the close of the sermon read, "Crossing the Bar."
Mrs. Lydia Phelps was at the piano and as a recessional played "I'm Just Goin' Home."
Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]
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