Superior Express (Superior, NE), Thursday, August 18, 1927
B.C. Amberson Suffers Stroke
B.C. Amberson, pioneer contractor of Superior, and councilman from the first ward, was stricken by paralysis this (Thursday) morning, and his condition at the time of gong (sic) to press is considered as very grave, with only slight hopes for his recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Amberson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 28th of this year. Mr. Amberson is seventy-five years of age and has been engaged in the contracting business in Superior for forty-three years. Millions of dollars worth of buildings in this community have been erected under his superintendence.
His literally thousands of friends in this community will hope that his condition may prove to be less serious than at present it seems.
- 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Amberson just passed away
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Lincoln Evening Journal (Lincoln, NE), Friday, August 19, 1927; pg. 13
ROYALTY'S ADVISER DIES
Bartram E. Amberson, Superior, Superior Contractor, Suffer Stroke Thursday.
SUPERIOR, Neb., Aug. 18. - Bartram C. Amberson, seventy-five, one of the best known contractors in southern Nebraska, died at his home here this afternoon following a paralytic stroke which he suffered while at work this morning.
Mr. Amberson gained considerable fame four years ago when he was called to London to consult with Lady Vestey concerning the erection of buildings by her in this territory. Millions of dollars worth of public and private buildings have been erected under the guidance of Mr. Amberson, who had associated with his brother, Charles, forty-three years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Amberson had celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, June 28 of this year. He is also survived by a son in Amarillo, Tex., and a daughter at Denver.
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Superior Express (Superior, NE), Thursday, August 25, 1927
B.C. Amberson Funeral Conducted Saturday
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home, for B.C. Amberson, late contractor and city councilman who succombed (sic) to a paralytic stroke last Thursday. Hundreds of the friends of the deceased gathered around the family home to pay their last respects to his memory.
In the absence of Rev. Lash, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, of which the deceased was a member, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Henry of the First Presbyterian church (sic). The Superior quartette sang two beautiful and consiling (sic) hymns. Messrs. McCall, Mattiesen, Elliott, Day, Malsbury and Ellison acted as pallbearers. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
The following obituary was read.
OBITUARY
Mr. B.C. Amberson was born in Mercer, Pa., April 23rd, 1852. He died at his home in Superior, Nebraska, August 18th, 1927 at 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Amberson was the son of Alexander and Margaret Amberson of Mercer, Pa. At the age of 17 he went to his trade and continued his work in his home town until he went to Illinois, where he married Cora E. Blackburn of Monmouth, Ill. on June 28th, 1877. To this union were born three children: Jesse Carl who died in infancy, Grace A. Waddell, of Denver and Guy B. Amberson also of Denver. Mr. Amberson came to Superior in 1884 and has been engaged in the contracting business in this community for 43 ears. Millions of dollars worth of building in this community have been erected under his superintendence. He has served on the Board of Education and many terms on the City Council. Mr. Amberson united with the church in 1880. He was also a member of the local Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Amberson was a man who made friends among all classes of people. His congenial smile will be greatly missed in the community. He was always hopeful and always looked for the silver lining of every cloud. His integrity was always beyond question. He served his community and city well. His was a life of good deeds and good cheer. May God bless his memory and comfort his loved ones. He leaves his widow and two children also two brothers and a number of other relatives with a multitude of friends to mourn his departure.
CARD OF THANKS
Words fail to express our heartfelt appreciation of the kindness of our friends and neighbors, as demonstrated by your kindly proferred (sic) service and sympathy at the time of the death of our beloved husband and father; for your floral offerings, and other kindnesses.
Mrs. B.C. Amberson and family
B.C. Amberson Suffers Stroke
B.C. Amberson, pioneer contractor of Superior, and councilman from the first ward, was stricken by paralysis this (Thursday) morning, and his condition at the time of gong (sic) to press is considered as very grave, with only slight hopes for his recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Amberson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 28th of this year. Mr. Amberson is seventy-five years of age and has been engaged in the contracting business in Superior for forty-three years. Millions of dollars worth of buildings in this community have been erected under his superintendence.
His literally thousands of friends in this community will hope that his condition may prove to be less serious than at present it seems.
- 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Amberson just passed away
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Lincoln Evening Journal (Lincoln, NE), Friday, August 19, 1927; pg. 13
ROYALTY'S ADVISER DIES
Bartram E. Amberson, Superior, Superior Contractor, Suffer Stroke Thursday.
SUPERIOR, Neb., Aug. 18. - Bartram C. Amberson, seventy-five, one of the best known contractors in southern Nebraska, died at his home here this afternoon following a paralytic stroke which he suffered while at work this morning.
Mr. Amberson gained considerable fame four years ago when he was called to London to consult with Lady Vestey concerning the erection of buildings by her in this territory. Millions of dollars worth of public and private buildings have been erected under the guidance of Mr. Amberson, who had associated with his brother, Charles, forty-three years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Amberson had celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, June 28 of this year. He is also survived by a son in Amarillo, Tex., and a daughter at Denver.
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Superior Express (Superior, NE), Thursday, August 25, 1927
B.C. Amberson Funeral Conducted Saturday
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home, for B.C. Amberson, late contractor and city councilman who succombed (sic) to a paralytic stroke last Thursday. Hundreds of the friends of the deceased gathered around the family home to pay their last respects to his memory.
In the absence of Rev. Lash, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, of which the deceased was a member, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Henry of the First Presbyterian church (sic). The Superior quartette sang two beautiful and consiling (sic) hymns. Messrs. McCall, Mattiesen, Elliott, Day, Malsbury and Ellison acted as pallbearers. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
The following obituary was read.
OBITUARY
Mr. B.C. Amberson was born in Mercer, Pa., April 23rd, 1852. He died at his home in Superior, Nebraska, August 18th, 1927 at 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Amberson was the son of Alexander and Margaret Amberson of Mercer, Pa. At the age of 17 he went to his trade and continued his work in his home town until he went to Illinois, where he married Cora E. Blackburn of Monmouth, Ill. on June 28th, 1877. To this union were born three children: Jesse Carl who died in infancy, Grace A. Waddell, of Denver and Guy B. Amberson also of Denver. Mr. Amberson came to Superior in 1884 and has been engaged in the contracting business in this community for 43 ears. Millions of dollars worth of building in this community have been erected under his superintendence. He has served on the Board of Education and many terms on the City Council. Mr. Amberson united with the church in 1880. He was also a member of the local Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Amberson was a man who made friends among all classes of people. His congenial smile will be greatly missed in the community. He was always hopeful and always looked for the silver lining of every cloud. His integrity was always beyond question. He served his community and city well. His was a life of good deeds and good cheer. May God bless his memory and comfort his loved ones. He leaves his widow and two children also two brothers and a number of other relatives with a multitude of friends to mourn his departure.
CARD OF THANKS
Words fail to express our heartfelt appreciation of the kindness of our friends and neighbors, as demonstrated by your kindly proferred (sic) service and sympathy at the time of the death of our beloved husband and father; for your floral offerings, and other kindnesses.
Mrs. B.C. Amberson and family
Superior Express (Superior, NE), Thursday, August 18, 1927
B.C. Amberson Suffers Stroke
B.C. Amberson, pioneer contractor of Superior, and councilman from the first ward, was stricken by paralysis this (Thursday) morning, and his condition at the time of gong (sic) to press is considered as very grave, with only slight hopes for his recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Amberson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 28th of this year. Mr. Amberson is seventy-five years of age and has been engaged in the contracting business in Superior for forty-three years. Millions of dollars worth of buildings in this community have been erected under his superintendence.
His literally thousands of friends in this community will hope that his condition may prove to be less serious than at present it seems.
- 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Amberson just passed away
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Lincoln Evening Journal (Lincoln, NE), Friday, August 19, 1927; pg. 13
ROYALTY'S ADVISER DIES
Bartram E. Amberson, Superior, Superior Contractor, Suffer Stroke Thursday.
SUPERIOR, Neb., Aug. 18. - Bartram C. Amberson, seventy-five, one of the best known contractors in southern Nebraska, died at his home here this afternoon following a paralytic stroke which he suffered while at work this morning.
Mr. Amberson gained considerable fame four years ago when he was called to London to consult with Lady Vestey concerning the erection of buildings by her in this territory. Millions of dollars worth of public and private buildings have been erected under the guidance of Mr. Amberson, who had associated with his brother, Charles, forty-three years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Amberson had celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, June 28 of this year. He is also survived by a son in Amarillo, Tex., and a daughter at Denver.
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Superior Express (Superior, NE), Thursday, August 25, 1927
B.C. Amberson Funeral Conducted Saturday
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home, for B.C. Amberson, late contractor and city councilman who succombed (sic) to a paralytic stroke last Thursday. Hundreds of the friends of the deceased gathered around the family home to pay their last respects to his memory.
In the absence of Rev. Lash, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, of which the deceased was a member, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Henry of the First Presbyterian church (sic). The Superior quartette sang two beautiful and consiling (sic) hymns. Messrs. McCall, Mattiesen, Elliott, Day, Malsbury and Ellison acted as pallbearers. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
The following obituary was read.
OBITUARY
Mr. B.C. Amberson was born in Mercer, Pa., April 23rd, 1852. He died at his home in Superior, Nebraska, August 18th, 1927 at 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Amberson was the son of Alexander and Margaret Amberson of Mercer, Pa. At the age of 17 he went to his trade and continued his work in his home town until he went to Illinois, where he married Cora E. Blackburn of Monmouth, Ill. on June 28th, 1877. To this union were born three children: Jesse Carl who died in infancy, Grace A. Waddell, of Denver and Guy B. Amberson also of Denver. Mr. Amberson came to Superior in 1884 and has been engaged in the contracting business in this community for 43 ears. Millions of dollars worth of building in this community have been erected under his superintendence. He has served on the Board of Education and many terms on the City Council. Mr. Amberson united with the church in 1880. He was also a member of the local Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Amberson was a man who made friends among all classes of people. His congenial smile will be greatly missed in the community. He was always hopeful and always looked for the silver lining of every cloud. His integrity was always beyond question. He served his community and city well. His was a life of good deeds and good cheer. May God bless his memory and comfort his loved ones. He leaves his widow and two children also two brothers and a number of other relatives with a multitude of friends to mourn his departure.
CARD OF THANKS
Words fail to express our heartfelt appreciation of the kindness of our friends and neighbors, as demonstrated by your kindly proferred (sic) service and sympathy at the time of the death of our beloved husband and father; for your floral offerings, and other kindnesses.
Mrs. B.C. Amberson and family
B.C. Amberson Suffers Stroke
B.C. Amberson, pioneer contractor of Superior, and councilman from the first ward, was stricken by paralysis this (Thursday) morning, and his condition at the time of gong (sic) to press is considered as very grave, with only slight hopes for his recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Amberson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 28th of this year. Mr. Amberson is seventy-five years of age and has been engaged in the contracting business in Superior for forty-three years. Millions of dollars worth of buildings in this community have been erected under his superintendence.
His literally thousands of friends in this community will hope that his condition may prove to be less serious than at present it seems.
- 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Amberson just passed away
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Lincoln Evening Journal (Lincoln, NE), Friday, August 19, 1927; pg. 13
ROYALTY'S ADVISER DIES
Bartram E. Amberson, Superior, Superior Contractor, Suffer Stroke Thursday.
SUPERIOR, Neb., Aug. 18. - Bartram C. Amberson, seventy-five, one of the best known contractors in southern Nebraska, died at his home here this afternoon following a paralytic stroke which he suffered while at work this morning.
Mr. Amberson gained considerable fame four years ago when he was called to London to consult with Lady Vestey concerning the erection of buildings by her in this territory. Millions of dollars worth of public and private buildings have been erected under the guidance of Mr. Amberson, who had associated with his brother, Charles, forty-three years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Amberson had celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, June 28 of this year. He is also survived by a son in Amarillo, Tex., and a daughter at Denver.
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Superior Express (Superior, NE), Thursday, August 25, 1927
B.C. Amberson Funeral Conducted Saturday
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home, for B.C. Amberson, late contractor and city councilman who succombed (sic) to a paralytic stroke last Thursday. Hundreds of the friends of the deceased gathered around the family home to pay their last respects to his memory.
In the absence of Rev. Lash, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, of which the deceased was a member, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Henry of the First Presbyterian church (sic). The Superior quartette sang two beautiful and consiling (sic) hymns. Messrs. McCall, Mattiesen, Elliott, Day, Malsbury and Ellison acted as pallbearers. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
The following obituary was read.
OBITUARY
Mr. B.C. Amberson was born in Mercer, Pa., April 23rd, 1852. He died at his home in Superior, Nebraska, August 18th, 1927 at 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Amberson was the son of Alexander and Margaret Amberson of Mercer, Pa. At the age of 17 he went to his trade and continued his work in his home town until he went to Illinois, where he married Cora E. Blackburn of Monmouth, Ill. on June 28th, 1877. To this union were born three children: Jesse Carl who died in infancy, Grace A. Waddell, of Denver and Guy B. Amberson also of Denver. Mr. Amberson came to Superior in 1884 and has been engaged in the contracting business in this community for 43 ears. Millions of dollars worth of building in this community have been erected under his superintendence. He has served on the Board of Education and many terms on the City Council. Mr. Amberson united with the church in 1880. He was also a member of the local Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Amberson was a man who made friends among all classes of people. His congenial smile will be greatly missed in the community. He was always hopeful and always looked for the silver lining of every cloud. His integrity was always beyond question. He served his community and city well. His was a life of good deeds and good cheer. May God bless his memory and comfort his loved ones. He leaves his widow and two children also two brothers and a number of other relatives with a multitude of friends to mourn his departure.
CARD OF THANKS
Words fail to express our heartfelt appreciation of the kindness of our friends and neighbors, as demonstrated by your kindly proferred (sic) service and sympathy at the time of the death of our beloved husband and father; for your floral offerings, and other kindnesses.
Mrs. B.C. Amberson and family
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