From "The Aurora News", Aurora, Nebraska dated Friday, September 29, 1933, Page 5:
Giltner Pioneer Laid To Rest
Thomas Talich Came To The County In A Covered Wagon In The Year Of 1876
A brief report of the death of Thomas Talich, Giltner pioneer, was given in the columns of the News of last week. The death of Mr. Talich occurred on Tuesday of last week following two strokes of apoplexy within the period of about one week. Mr. Talich was one of the best known pioneer settlers in that section of the country. He came there in a "Prairie schooner" in the year 1876, when most of the prairie land was still untouched by the plow, and his home had been there ever since. He was an industrious farmer, was active in the church of his choice, took a great interest in the building of the community and for many years had a prominent part in the politics of the county. Mr. Talich was a man of sterling qualities. He was a good citizen, a fine neighbor and upright in his associations. He leaves a host of friends in the neighborhood where he lived so long. The funeral services were held from the Giltner Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon of last week, with Rev. Longstaff officiating. Burial was in the Lerton cemetery.
Thomas Talich was born September 25, 1855 and departed this life September 19, 1933 at the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 19 days.
In the year 1876 he drove thru in a covered wagon from his home at Boscobel, Wisconsin and since that time his home has been in Hamilton, county. In the year 1912 the home was built in Giltner where he has since resided.
When a young man he united with the Presbyterian church and kept his faith until the end, holding a position as elder for the last 40 years and for several years was clerk of the session.
In the year 1883 he united in marriage to Margaret E. Thompson. They having celebrated their golden wedding last April 8. To this union were born ten children, three dying in infancy, and one daughter, Ella Mae preceded him in death just 6 years ago the 29th of this month.
Left to mourn his death are his loving and faithful wife four sons, Earl and Henry of Giltner, Tom of Aurora, J. A. Talich of Lodgepole, Nebraska, Two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellison of Carr, Colorado and Mrs. Helen Bosse of Gibbon, 28 grandchildren and one great grand child besides other relatives and a host of friends.