Frank Boyce, 23, born Kansas, son of William J. & Mary (Craig) Boyce, and Pearl Wills, 21, place of birth blank, daughter of George & Emma (Doll) Wills, were married September 27, 1905 at Hebron. (Source: Thayer County, NE Marriages)
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The Hebron Journal (Hebron, NE), Friday, October 6, 1905; pg. 8
LIBERTY RIDE RUMORS.
A reception was given last Wednesday evening, Sept. 26th (sic), at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wills in honors of the marriage of their daughter Miss Pearl to Frank Boyce. The near relatives and a few friends were present; they received a number of nice presents. The groom is well known here, having grown to manhood among us and the bride is an estimable young lady. We all united in wishing them happiness and prosperity.
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The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Wednesday, September 18, 1935; pg. 4
County Court Filings
MARRIAGE LICENSES
William Dry, Chester, Nebr., ................... over 21
Pearl Frances Boyce, Hebron, Nebr. ...... over 21
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Chester Herald, unknown date
Frances Dry, second of ten children of George and Emma Doll Wills, was born Feb. 15, 1884 in Mason City, Ill. She was called home to her eternal rest Sept. 22, 1972 in Astoria, Ore., at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 7 days.
Coming from pioneer stock, she migrated to Nebraska with her parents during the first year of her life. The Wills family settled near Benkleman, Nebr., for a number of years, and later came to Thayer County, Nebr. in a covered wagon. At the time this journey was made, Pearl was 12 years old, and she walked most of the way, completely wearing out a pair of shoes on this trip. She was one of the early citizens in Thayer Co., who attended school in a sod schoolhouse.
Sept. 27, 1905 she was married to Frank Boyce. He passed away Sept. 4, 1922.
For 13 years Pearl served as a nurse in Dr. Bancroft's office in Hebron.
On Sept. 3, 1935 she was married to William Dry. They moved to a farm 3 miles northeast of Chester which was their home until her husband's death in 1964.
During the 29 years which she lived in the Chester community, Pearl and Will worked side by side in church activities, community and local services, and always manifesting concern and helpfulness for the interests and happiness of their family.
In the late 30's and early 40's Pearl and Bill, as they liked to be called, reversed a custom common in many communities. Instead of the Chester Community Club serving a dinner to the farmers of the nearby region, Pearl and Bill changed the order and they served a sumptuous banquet to the Chester Community Club. This they continued to do annually for many years. For this banquet they served only food raised on their own farm. Some of the things used for these banquets were turkey, ham, veal, chicken, vegetables, fruit and many other things produced on their farm.
In March of 1945, Pearl and Bill were honored for deeds and services performed in this community which were beyond the field of personal gain, and for exemplifying a neighborly spirit they were awarded The Good Neighbor Citation by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben of Nebraska.
Pearl first united with the Old Liberty Ridge Church south and east of Hebron. When the family moved nearer to Hebron, she and the family joined the Christian Church of Hebron. When she married William Dry she moved her membership to the Chester Christian Church.
She was active and loyal in all departments of the church. She was a member of the Womans Society, having filled and led in all the offices of the organization. She was a deaconess of the church and a teacher of the Youth Class of the Sunday School, and continued to contribute monthly to missions. In the community she was a member of the Rural Extension organization and a member of the Farm Bureau. It can well be said that she gave a lifetime of service to her church, her community and her family.
Preceding her in death were her mother and father; her husband, Wm. Dry; her daughter, Erma Wilcox; three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Leona Galusha, Warrenton, Ore.; Mrs. Beryl Husband, Mira Loma, Calif., Mrs. Fayetta Casper, Astoria, Ore., Mrs. Doris Palmer, DeSmet S.D.; two sons, Paul Dry, Beatrice, and Jay Dry, Monte Rio, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Harding, Scottsbluff, and Mrs. Zelma Jensby, Gresham, Ore.; one brother, Dail Wills, Belvidere; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral services were held on Thurs., Sep. 28, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chester Church of Christ, conducted by the Reverends Lawrence Dry and Don Collison. Music was furnished by Mrs. John E. Crouse and Mrs. Wilbert Crouse, Mrs. Ray Truss organist. Casket bearers were Clarence Palmer, Clay Davenport, Edward Palmer, Kenneth Adamson, Raymond Palmer, Ray Fry. Honorary casket bearers were John Adams, Ray Truss, Billy J. Heimer. Interment was in Chester Cemetery, Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
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The Hebron Journal (Hebron, NE), Friday, October 6, 1905; pg. 8
LIBERTY RIDE RUMORS.
A reception was given last Wednesday evening, Sept. 26th (sic), at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wills in honors of the marriage of their daughter Miss Pearl to Frank Boyce. The near relatives and a few friends were present; they received a number of nice presents. The groom is well known here, having grown to manhood among us and the bride is an estimable young lady. We all united in wishing them happiness and prosperity.
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The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Wednesday, September 18, 1935; pg. 4
County Court Filings
MARRIAGE LICENSES
William Dry, Chester, Nebr., ................... over 21
Pearl Frances Boyce, Hebron, Nebr. ...... over 21
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Chester Herald, unknown date
Frances Dry, second of ten children of George and Emma Doll Wills, was born Feb. 15, 1884 in Mason City, Ill. She was called home to her eternal rest Sept. 22, 1972 in Astoria, Ore., at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 7 days.
Coming from pioneer stock, she migrated to Nebraska with her parents during the first year of her life. The Wills family settled near Benkleman, Nebr., for a number of years, and later came to Thayer County, Nebr. in a covered wagon. At the time this journey was made, Pearl was 12 years old, and she walked most of the way, completely wearing out a pair of shoes on this trip. She was one of the early citizens in Thayer Co., who attended school in a sod schoolhouse.
Sept. 27, 1905 she was married to Frank Boyce. He passed away Sept. 4, 1922.
For 13 years Pearl served as a nurse in Dr. Bancroft's office in Hebron.
On Sept. 3, 1935 she was married to William Dry. They moved to a farm 3 miles northeast of Chester which was their home until her husband's death in 1964.
During the 29 years which she lived in the Chester community, Pearl and Will worked side by side in church activities, community and local services, and always manifesting concern and helpfulness for the interests and happiness of their family.
In the late 30's and early 40's Pearl and Bill, as they liked to be called, reversed a custom common in many communities. Instead of the Chester Community Club serving a dinner to the farmers of the nearby region, Pearl and Bill changed the order and they served a sumptuous banquet to the Chester Community Club. This they continued to do annually for many years. For this banquet they served only food raised on their own farm. Some of the things used for these banquets were turkey, ham, veal, chicken, vegetables, fruit and many other things produced on their farm.
In March of 1945, Pearl and Bill were honored for deeds and services performed in this community which were beyond the field of personal gain, and for exemplifying a neighborly spirit they were awarded The Good Neighbor Citation by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben of Nebraska.
Pearl first united with the Old Liberty Ridge Church south and east of Hebron. When the family moved nearer to Hebron, she and the family joined the Christian Church of Hebron. When she married William Dry she moved her membership to the Chester Christian Church.
She was active and loyal in all departments of the church. She was a member of the Womans Society, having filled and led in all the offices of the organization. She was a deaconess of the church and a teacher of the Youth Class of the Sunday School, and continued to contribute monthly to missions. In the community she was a member of the Rural Extension organization and a member of the Farm Bureau. It can well be said that she gave a lifetime of service to her church, her community and her family.
Preceding her in death were her mother and father; her husband, Wm. Dry; her daughter, Erma Wilcox; three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Leona Galusha, Warrenton, Ore.; Mrs. Beryl Husband, Mira Loma, Calif., Mrs. Fayetta Casper, Astoria, Ore., Mrs. Doris Palmer, DeSmet S.D.; two sons, Paul Dry, Beatrice, and Jay Dry, Monte Rio, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Harding, Scottsbluff, and Mrs. Zelma Jensby, Gresham, Ore.; one brother, Dail Wills, Belvidere; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral services were held on Thurs., Sep. 28, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chester Church of Christ, conducted by the Reverends Lawrence Dry and Don Collison. Music was furnished by Mrs. John E. Crouse and Mrs. Wilbert Crouse, Mrs. Ray Truss organist. Casket bearers were Clarence Palmer, Clay Davenport, Edward Palmer, Kenneth Adamson, Raymond Palmer, Ray Fry. Honorary casket bearers were John Adams, Ray Truss, Billy J. Heimer. Interment was in Chester Cemetery, Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
Frank Boyce, 23, born Kansas, son of William J. & Mary (Craig) Boyce, and Pearl Wills, 21, place of birth blank, daughter of George & Emma (Doll) Wills, were married September 27, 1905 at Hebron. (Source: Thayer County, NE Marriages)
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The Hebron Journal (Hebron, NE), Friday, October 6, 1905; pg. 8
LIBERTY RIDE RUMORS.
A reception was given last Wednesday evening, Sept. 26th (sic), at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wills in honors of the marriage of their daughter Miss Pearl to Frank Boyce. The near relatives and a few friends were present; they received a number of nice presents. The groom is well known here, having grown to manhood among us and the bride is an estimable young lady. We all united in wishing them happiness and prosperity.
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The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Wednesday, September 18, 1935; pg. 4
County Court Filings
MARRIAGE LICENSES
William Dry, Chester, Nebr., ................... over 21
Pearl Frances Boyce, Hebron, Nebr. ...... over 21
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Chester Herald, unknown date
Frances Dry, second of ten children of George and Emma Doll Wills, was born Feb. 15, 1884 in Mason City, Ill. She was called home to her eternal rest Sept. 22, 1972 in Astoria, Ore., at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 7 days.
Coming from pioneer stock, she migrated to Nebraska with her parents during the first year of her life. The Wills family settled near Benkleman, Nebr., for a number of years, and later came to Thayer County, Nebr. in a covered wagon. At the time this journey was made, Pearl was 12 years old, and she walked most of the way, completely wearing out a pair of shoes on this trip. She was one of the early citizens in Thayer Co., who attended school in a sod schoolhouse.
Sept. 27, 1905 she was married to Frank Boyce. He passed away Sept. 4, 1922.
For 13 years Pearl served as a nurse in Dr. Bancroft's office in Hebron.
On Sept. 3, 1935 she was married to William Dry. They moved to a farm 3 miles northeast of Chester which was their home until her husband's death in 1964.
During the 29 years which she lived in the Chester community, Pearl and Will worked side by side in church activities, community and local services, and always manifesting concern and helpfulness for the interests and happiness of their family.
In the late 30's and early 40's Pearl and Bill, as they liked to be called, reversed a custom common in many communities. Instead of the Chester Community Club serving a dinner to the farmers of the nearby region, Pearl and Bill changed the order and they served a sumptuous banquet to the Chester Community Club. This they continued to do annually for many years. For this banquet they served only food raised on their own farm. Some of the things used for these banquets were turkey, ham, veal, chicken, vegetables, fruit and many other things produced on their farm.
In March of 1945, Pearl and Bill were honored for deeds and services performed in this community which were beyond the field of personal gain, and for exemplifying a neighborly spirit they were awarded The Good Neighbor Citation by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben of Nebraska.
Pearl first united with the Old Liberty Ridge Church south and east of Hebron. When the family moved nearer to Hebron, she and the family joined the Christian Church of Hebron. When she married William Dry she moved her membership to the Chester Christian Church.
She was active and loyal in all departments of the church. She was a member of the Womans Society, having filled and led in all the offices of the organization. She was a deaconess of the church and a teacher of the Youth Class of the Sunday School, and continued to contribute monthly to missions. In the community she was a member of the Rural Extension organization and a member of the Farm Bureau. It can well be said that she gave a lifetime of service to her church, her community and her family.
Preceding her in death were her mother and father; her husband, Wm. Dry; her daughter, Erma Wilcox; three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Leona Galusha, Warrenton, Ore.; Mrs. Beryl Husband, Mira Loma, Calif., Mrs. Fayetta Casper, Astoria, Ore., Mrs. Doris Palmer, DeSmet S.D.; two sons, Paul Dry, Beatrice, and Jay Dry, Monte Rio, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Harding, Scottsbluff, and Mrs. Zelma Jensby, Gresham, Ore.; one brother, Dail Wills, Belvidere; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral services were held on Thurs., Sep. 28, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chester Church of Christ, conducted by the Reverends Lawrence Dry and Don Collison. Music was furnished by Mrs. John E. Crouse and Mrs. Wilbert Crouse, Mrs. Ray Truss organist. Casket bearers were Clarence Palmer, Clay Davenport, Edward Palmer, Kenneth Adamson, Raymond Palmer, Ray Fry. Honorary casket bearers were John Adams, Ray Truss, Billy J. Heimer. Interment was in Chester Cemetery, Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
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The Hebron Journal (Hebron, NE), Friday, October 6, 1905; pg. 8
LIBERTY RIDE RUMORS.
A reception was given last Wednesday evening, Sept. 26th (sic), at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wills in honors of the marriage of their daughter Miss Pearl to Frank Boyce. The near relatives and a few friends were present; they received a number of nice presents. The groom is well known here, having grown to manhood among us and the bride is an estimable young lady. We all united in wishing them happiness and prosperity.
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The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Wednesday, September 18, 1935; pg. 4
County Court Filings
MARRIAGE LICENSES
William Dry, Chester, Nebr., ................... over 21
Pearl Frances Boyce, Hebron, Nebr. ...... over 21
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Chester Herald, unknown date
Frances Dry, second of ten children of George and Emma Doll Wills, was born Feb. 15, 1884 in Mason City, Ill. She was called home to her eternal rest Sept. 22, 1972 in Astoria, Ore., at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 7 days.
Coming from pioneer stock, she migrated to Nebraska with her parents during the first year of her life. The Wills family settled near Benkleman, Nebr., for a number of years, and later came to Thayer County, Nebr. in a covered wagon. At the time this journey was made, Pearl was 12 years old, and she walked most of the way, completely wearing out a pair of shoes on this trip. She was one of the early citizens in Thayer Co., who attended school in a sod schoolhouse.
Sept. 27, 1905 she was married to Frank Boyce. He passed away Sept. 4, 1922.
For 13 years Pearl served as a nurse in Dr. Bancroft's office in Hebron.
On Sept. 3, 1935 she was married to William Dry. They moved to a farm 3 miles northeast of Chester which was their home until her husband's death in 1964.
During the 29 years which she lived in the Chester community, Pearl and Will worked side by side in church activities, community and local services, and always manifesting concern and helpfulness for the interests and happiness of their family.
In the late 30's and early 40's Pearl and Bill, as they liked to be called, reversed a custom common in many communities. Instead of the Chester Community Club serving a dinner to the farmers of the nearby region, Pearl and Bill changed the order and they served a sumptuous banquet to the Chester Community Club. This they continued to do annually for many years. For this banquet they served only food raised on their own farm. Some of the things used for these banquets were turkey, ham, veal, chicken, vegetables, fruit and many other things produced on their farm.
In March of 1945, Pearl and Bill were honored for deeds and services performed in this community which were beyond the field of personal gain, and for exemplifying a neighborly spirit they were awarded The Good Neighbor Citation by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben of Nebraska.
Pearl first united with the Old Liberty Ridge Church south and east of Hebron. When the family moved nearer to Hebron, she and the family joined the Christian Church of Hebron. When she married William Dry she moved her membership to the Chester Christian Church.
She was active and loyal in all departments of the church. She was a member of the Womans Society, having filled and led in all the offices of the organization. She was a deaconess of the church and a teacher of the Youth Class of the Sunday School, and continued to contribute monthly to missions. In the community she was a member of the Rural Extension organization and a member of the Farm Bureau. It can well be said that she gave a lifetime of service to her church, her community and her family.
Preceding her in death were her mother and father; her husband, Wm. Dry; her daughter, Erma Wilcox; three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Leona Galusha, Warrenton, Ore.; Mrs. Beryl Husband, Mira Loma, Calif., Mrs. Fayetta Casper, Astoria, Ore., Mrs. Doris Palmer, DeSmet S.D.; two sons, Paul Dry, Beatrice, and Jay Dry, Monte Rio, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Harding, Scottsbluff, and Mrs. Zelma Jensby, Gresham, Ore.; one brother, Dail Wills, Belvidere; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral services were held on Thurs., Sep. 28, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chester Church of Christ, conducted by the Reverends Lawrence Dry and Don Collison. Music was furnished by Mrs. John E. Crouse and Mrs. Wilbert Crouse, Mrs. Ray Truss organist. Casket bearers were Clarence Palmer, Clay Davenport, Edward Palmer, Kenneth Adamson, Raymond Palmer, Ray Fry. Honorary casket bearers were John Adams, Ray Truss, Billy J. Heimer. Interment was in Chester Cemetery, Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
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