Rupert George Hineline , son of Mr. And Mrs. George Hineline , pioneer residents of DeSota, Nebraska, was born in DeSota February 26, 1893. He answered the call to the colors in the late World War entering the service at Blair, Nebraska in September 18, 1917, leaving the United States for service in the front lines February 10, 1918. He served with distinction in the Mechanical Auto Division Company K, 355Th Infantry, being promoted from the ranks first to rank of Corporal and later that of Sergeant. After fourteen months of active services abroad he returned to the United States June 8, 1919, was honorable discharged and returned home to Blair July 4, 1919.
He was married to Miss Mary Schmidt at Glenville, Nebraska January 25, 1920. They settled in Blair where he followed the vocation of mechanic in which he was an expert.
He believed intensely in Americanism. He became a member of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and was loyal to his principles as he understood them.
He met death in an accident while at work April 28, 1927 at 5:40 p.m. at the age of 34 years, 2 months and 2 days. Quiet and unassuming, he was devoted to his work, his friend and his country, speaking ill of none, a loyal son and loving husband. His untimely passing leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure and to hope for a happy reunion in a better world.
The surviving relatives are his wife, Mary Smith Hineline of Blair; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. George Hineline of Bellevue, Nebraska; his aged grandmother, Mrs. John Gutschow of Little Falls, Minnesota; three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Klabund of Blair, Mrs. Edith Michelsen of Florence, Nebraska and Mrs. L. L. Parkening of Detroit, Michigan; and two brothers, Clarence and George of Bellevue, Nebraska.
The funeral service was held Sunday, May 1st at 2:oo p.m., at the first Methodist Church in Blair, the pastor Rev. Carl Badter officiating. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. H. Underwood representing the servicemen. Music was furnished by Mrs. Ethel Mead, Mrs. J. P. Jensen, Don C. Van Deusen and J.D. Spelman.; Mrs. Gertrude Mead accompanist. The American Legion Post was in charge of the military burial at the Blair Cemetery. Representatives of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion and of the Ku Klux Klan Blair No. 117 had reserved seats at the church and escorted the body to the cemetery.
He was married to Miss Mary Schmidt at Glenville, Nebraska January 25, 1920. They settled in Blair where he followed the vocation of mechanic in which he was an expert.
He believed intensely in Americanism. He became a member of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and was loyal to his principles as he understood them.
He met death in an accident while at work April 28, 1927 at 5:40 p.m. at the age of 34 years, 2 months and 2 days. Quiet and unassuming, he was devoted to his work, his friend and his country, speaking ill of none, a loyal son and loving husband. His untimely passing leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure and to hope for a happy reunion in a better world.
The surviving relatives are his wife, Mary Smith Hineline of Blair; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. George Hineline of Bellevue, Nebraska; his aged grandmother, Mrs. John Gutschow of Little Falls, Minnesota; three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Klabund of Blair, Mrs. Edith Michelsen of Florence, Nebraska and Mrs. L. L. Parkening of Detroit, Michigan; and two brothers, Clarence and George of Bellevue, Nebraska.
The funeral service was held Sunday, May 1st at 2:oo p.m., at the first Methodist Church in Blair, the pastor Rev. Carl Badter officiating. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. H. Underwood representing the servicemen. Music was furnished by Mrs. Ethel Mead, Mrs. J. P. Jensen, Don C. Van Deusen and J.D. Spelman.; Mrs. Gertrude Mead accompanist. The American Legion Post was in charge of the military burial at the Blair Cemetery. Representatives of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion and of the Ku Klux Klan Blair No. 117 had reserved seats at the church and escorted the body to the cemetery.
Rupert George Hineline , son of Mr. And Mrs. George Hineline , pioneer residents of DeSota, Nebraska, was born in DeSota February 26, 1893. He answered the call to the colors in the late World War entering the service at Blair, Nebraska in September 18, 1917, leaving the United States for service in the front lines February 10, 1918. He served with distinction in the Mechanical Auto Division Company K, 355Th Infantry, being promoted from the ranks first to rank of Corporal and later that of Sergeant. After fourteen months of active services abroad he returned to the United States June 8, 1919, was honorable discharged and returned home to Blair July 4, 1919.
He was married to Miss Mary Schmidt at Glenville, Nebraska January 25, 1920. They settled in Blair where he followed the vocation of mechanic in which he was an expert.
He believed intensely in Americanism. He became a member of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and was loyal to his principles as he understood them.
He met death in an accident while at work April 28, 1927 at 5:40 p.m. at the age of 34 years, 2 months and 2 days. Quiet and unassuming, he was devoted to his work, his friend and his country, speaking ill of none, a loyal son and loving husband. His untimely passing leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure and to hope for a happy reunion in a better world.
The surviving relatives are his wife, Mary Smith Hineline of Blair; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. George Hineline of Bellevue, Nebraska; his aged grandmother, Mrs. John Gutschow of Little Falls, Minnesota; three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Klabund of Blair, Mrs. Edith Michelsen of Florence, Nebraska and Mrs. L. L. Parkening of Detroit, Michigan; and two brothers, Clarence and George of Bellevue, Nebraska.
The funeral service was held Sunday, May 1st at 2:oo p.m., at the first Methodist Church in Blair, the pastor Rev. Carl Badter officiating. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. H. Underwood representing the servicemen. Music was furnished by Mrs. Ethel Mead, Mrs. J. P. Jensen, Don C. Van Deusen and J.D. Spelman.; Mrs. Gertrude Mead accompanist. The American Legion Post was in charge of the military burial at the Blair Cemetery. Representatives of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion and of the Ku Klux Klan Blair No. 117 had reserved seats at the church and escorted the body to the cemetery.
He was married to Miss Mary Schmidt at Glenville, Nebraska January 25, 1920. They settled in Blair where he followed the vocation of mechanic in which he was an expert.
He believed intensely in Americanism. He became a member of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and was loyal to his principles as he understood them.
He met death in an accident while at work April 28, 1927 at 5:40 p.m. at the age of 34 years, 2 months and 2 days. Quiet and unassuming, he was devoted to his work, his friend and his country, speaking ill of none, a loyal son and loving husband. His untimely passing leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure and to hope for a happy reunion in a better world.
The surviving relatives are his wife, Mary Smith Hineline of Blair; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. George Hineline of Bellevue, Nebraska; his aged grandmother, Mrs. John Gutschow of Little Falls, Minnesota; three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Klabund of Blair, Mrs. Edith Michelsen of Florence, Nebraska and Mrs. L. L. Parkening of Detroit, Michigan; and two brothers, Clarence and George of Bellevue, Nebraska.
The funeral service was held Sunday, May 1st at 2:oo p.m., at the first Methodist Church in Blair, the pastor Rev. Carl Badter officiating. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. H. Underwood representing the servicemen. Music was furnished by Mrs. Ethel Mead, Mrs. J. P. Jensen, Don C. Van Deusen and J.D. Spelman.; Mrs. Gertrude Mead accompanist. The American Legion Post was in charge of the military burial at the Blair Cemetery. Representatives of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion and of the Ku Klux Klan Blair No. 117 had reserved seats at the church and escorted the body to the cemetery.
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