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Morris Joslin Bush

Morris J. Bush was born at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, April 21, 1889, the son of Frank May and Louise Ann (Joslin) Bush His father, who was born at Wilmington, Illinois, June 30, 1867, is manager of R. G. Dun & Company at Kansas City, Missouri. His Welsh ancestors came to America early in the 17th century. His mother was born in Tioga County, New York, February 11, 1866.

Mr. Bush attended the public schools of Lincoln and Omaha, and in 1907 was graduated from the Omaha High School. In 1912 he was graduated from the University of Nebraska with the B. S. degree; M. A., 1913. He was awarded the Ph. D. degree at the University of Minnesota, in 1915. He was elected to the following fraternities in college: Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Phi Gamma Delta, and Alpha Chi Sigma.

He served as assistant chemist at the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, 1916-22, at Bozeman, Montana. Since 1922 he has been chemist of the Agricultural Experiment Station at Lincoln. He is the author of scientific papers in various technical journals on agricultural biochemical subjects.

He was married to Vera Buell at San Francisco, California, April 21, 1921. Mrs. Bush was born at Livermore, Iowa, January 29, 1889. They have one daughter: Mary Louise, born October 15, 1922.

Mr. Bush was a second lieutenant in the American Expeditionary Forces during the World War, and in 1929 was made a major in the Chemical War Service Reserves. He is a member of the American Chemical Society; holds a fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science; and was president of the American Association of Cereal Chemists, 1923-25. He is a member of the Eastridge Club at Lincoln, and his favorite sport is golfing. Residence: Lincoln.

Rodney Bliss

Rodney Bliss, physician and surgeon, was born at York, Nebraska, August 9, 1878, son of David Cleveland and Sophie Christiana (Hart) Bliss.

Dr. Bliss received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nebraska in 1901, and attended the University of Chicago, and Rush Medical College, 1901-04. He was an interne in Cook County and St. Luke's Hospitals from 1904 to 1906.

On April 25, 1907, he was married to Clara Jane Dimmick, at Chicago.

Mr. Bliss is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Omaha-Douglas County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Missouri Valley Medical Association, the Elkhorn Valley Medical Association and the Young Men's Christian Association. His clubs are the University and Happy Hollow. Residence: Omaha.

Herman C. Blobaum

Born in Stift Quernheim, Westfalen, Germany, February 4, 1879, Herman C. Blobaum is the son of Herman Blobaum and Marie Louise (Nunnencampf) Blobaum. His father was born in Stift Quernheim, Germany, in 1841, and died in Cowles, Webster County, Nebraska, in September, 1909. He came to America in 1881 and was a farmer and Mason. His mother was born in Stift Quernheim, Westfalen, Germany, March 29, 1843, and died in Rosemont, Webster County, Nebraska, May 23, 1913.

Herman Blobaum was educated in the grade schools in Gage County. His marriage to Anna Marie Louise Spilker, born in Clatonia, Gage County, Nebraska, February 25, 1884, took place in DeWitt, Nebraska, April 26, 1906. To this union nine children were born: Alfred, April 14, 1907; Marie, May 1, 1909; Ester, January 19, 1911; Alma, April 6, 1913; Werner, May 10, 1916; Lois, February 28, 1918; Martha, December 20, 1920; Victor, September 29, 1923; and Robert, July 31, 1928.

Mr. Blobaum is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church near Jansen, Nebraska. He was treasurer of the DeWitt school board for ten years and treasurer of the Fairbury school board six years. He is a director of the Farmers Elevator in Jansen, at the present time. Residence: Fairbury.

Herman Otto Bloch

Herman Otto Bloch was born at Milton, Nebraska January 31, 1892, the son of Johann Gustave and Emelie Louisa Caroline (Schievelbein) Bloch. His father, who was a blacksmith, was born at Kamionke, Germany December 25, 1852, and died at Milton, September 8, 1907; he settled in Gosper County, Nebraska, in 1881. His mother, whose parents were farmers at Greuenberg, Germany, was born in that community August 28, 1852.

Mr. Bloch attended the Christian Day School at Milton until 1906, received the Bachelor of Pedagogy degree at Fremont Normal College in 1919, and was a student at the Lutheran Normal School at Seward. He has been principal of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School at Blue Hill, Nebraska, since 1922. The pupils of Trinity School are housed in a new modern school, having four class rooms, a fine auditorium, a library, toilet rooms, has a steam heating plant and is equipped with electric lights. The school has at present three teachers. Mr. Bloch was instrumental in having this building erected. He is affiliated with the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod serving as secretary since 1922, in his local congregation, and holds membership in the Aid Association for Lutherans and the National Lutheran Education Association.

His sports are baseball, tennis, and fishing, and his hobby is playing the violin. He is a Republican. On July 16, 1914, he was united in marriage with Wilhelmine Martha Zimmerman at Seward. Mrs. Bloch, whose German parents were farmers, was born at Seward April 1, 1885. She received her education in the Christian Day School at Middle Creek, and attended the Seward Normal College for about one year. She was a milliner before her marriage.

There are six children, all living: Verona Emelie, born November 1, 1917; Waldemar Dietrich, born December 3, 1919; Victor Kurt, born December 6, 1921; Norman Herman, born October 3, 1923; Lorenz Lewis, born August 23, 1925; and Charlotte Catherine, born August 21, 1927. Verona is interested in music, taking her early instructions from her father. Residence: Blue Hill.

Andrew Bernard Blomstrom

Born at Ceresco, Nebraska, September 29, 1891, Andrew Bernard Blomstrom is the son of Nels and Johanna (Nelson) Blomstrom. His father, who was a farmer and rural mail carrier, was born at Varmland, Sweden, February 25, 1851, and died at Ceresco, Nebraska, July 12, 1920; he came to America in July, 1870. His mother was born at Varmland, June 7, 1851, came to America in 1872, and died at Ceresco, February 18, 1920.

Mr. Blomstrom attended public school in Saunders County, Nebraska, and was a student at Lincoln Business College for a year. Since 1921 he has been business manager of the Farmers Union Co-operative at Ceresco, and at this time is director of that organization and the Saunders County Farmers Union Oil Association.

He holds membership in the Nebraskana Society, the Masons, Ancient Order of United Workmen of Nebraska, Order of Eastern Star, and the Ceresco Commercial Club of which he was chairman in 1929. He is a Republican and has served as city clerk, for six years,

treasurer of the Volunteer Fire Department, eight years, treasurer of the Masonic Lodge, and member of the treasurer of stewards of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His favorite sports are baseball and football.

Mr. Blomstrom was chairman of the War Savings Stamps Committee, 1918, during the World War. He was united in marriage with Jeanne Lois Cutts at Mary, Missouri, October 20, 1926. Mrs. Blomstrom, who was born at Omaha, Nebraska, May 19, 1891, was the daughter of Thomas M. and Samantha (Frater) Cutts. They have a son, Dale Clifton, born December 13, 1927. Residence: Ceresco.

Alvin Frederick Bloom

Born at Red Oak, Iowa, February 9, 1885, Alvin Bloom is the son of the late John Frederick Bloom, who came to America from Sweden in 1871. John Frederick Bloom was born November 2, 1854, and died at Omaha, October 30, 1918. He was president of J. F. Bloom and Company, monument and mausolem manufacturers, at the time of his death. His wife, Emma F. Bloom, born in Sweden, on June 3, 160, came to America in 1873.

Alvin F. Bloom attended Red Oak and Council Bluffs public schools and attended Omaha High School. He was in the employ of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad from 1902 until he became associated with the Omaha Bee in 1904. In 1907 he entered the firm established by his father, J. F. Bloom and Company, of which he is secretary-treasurer.

He was married to Irene Mae Tetard at Omaha, on June 12, 1912. Mrs. Bloom was born at Omaha, November 1, 1887, and is of Pennsylvania Dutch, Irish and French descent. There are three children: Marjorie Aileen, born July 3, 1918; Louise Irene, born May 18, 1922, and Marie Fredericka, born February 10, 1926.

Mr. Bloom is active in various civic and fraternal organizations. During the World War he assisted in various loan drives and other activities. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club; past president of Rotary Club and past secretary; Capitol Lodge of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and Elks Lodge No. 39. He is past president of Omaha Manufacturers Association and past president of the Nebraska Manufacturers Association.

He is a Republican in politics, and a member of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church. His clubs are the Carter Lake Club and the Omaha Athletic Club. His favorite sports are fishing and hunting. Residence. Omaha.

Marion G. Bloom

Born at Guide Rock, Nebraska, February 23, 1896, Marion G. Bloom is the son of Levi and Minnie (Karnatz) Bloom. His father, a native of Marion, Iowa, was born July 14, 1862. He is a farmer. His mother was born at Chicago, Illinois, September 2, 1873.

Marion G. Bloom attended rural school to the eighth grade, completing his course in 1910; in 1914 he completed the twelfth grade in the Red Cloud School.

From 1914-17 he was a teacher in the public schools, and from 1917-19 was in the railway mail service. Since 1920 he has been assistant postmaster at Red Cloud. He was secretary-treasurer of the Commercial Club 1927-28; secretary of the Lions Club 1929-31; and from 1920-21 and 1922, was scoutmaster.

Mr. Bloom is a member of the Red Cross, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of which he is past master. He is a life member of the Nebraskana Society. His sports are hunting and fishing, and his hobby is gardening.

On January 1, 1920, Mr. Bloom was married to Jessie Bishop at Fairbury. Mrs. Bloom was born at El Paso, Texas, July 26, 1900. To them were born three children: Marjorie Lee, born February 17, 1921, died March 2, 1923; Richard Alfred, born January 23, 1924; and Marion Louise, born April 6, 1929. Residence: Red Cloud.

Will Clark Bloom

Will Clark Bloom, county superintendent of schools of Dawson, County, was born at Spring Ranch, Nebraska, June 30, 1878, son of Peter Bartholomew and Anna Frances (Folk) Bloom.

The father was born at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, July 8, 1844, and is a farmer. His ancestry is Pennsylvania Dutch. His wife, Anna, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, July 28, 1860, and died at Brady, Nebraska, February 11, 1921. Her ancestry was also Pennsylvania Dutch.

Mr. Bloom was graduated from rural schools of Lincoln County, in 1894, and during the year 1897 and 1898, attended Grand Island Business College. He was a student at Frernont Normal College from 1900 until 1901, and during the years 1906, 1907, and 1908, was a student at Nebraska State Teachers College. In his school days, he was active in baseball and basketball.

After three years teaching in rural schools in Lincoln County, Mr. Bloom became superintendent of the city schools of Moorefield, Nebraska, holding that position four years and was superintendent of city schools at Farnum, four years. He has been county superintendent of Dawson County school for 18 years. A Democrat, he was deputy county treasurer 1912, 1913, 1914.

He was married on July 3, 1901 to Eatha L. Folden at Stockville, Nebraska. She was born at Dayton, Ohio, November 24, 1877, descended from early settlers in Virginia. They have four children, Velma, born September 11, 1905; Mildred, born May 4, 1909; Kenneth, born May 20, 1911; and Marguerite, born February 18, 1914.

Velma received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska, where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. At the present time, she is kindergarten supervisor of Lexington city schools. Mildred attended the University of Nebraska one year, and is a stenographer in Lexington. Kenneth is attending the University of Nebraska his second year, taking the electrical engineering course, while Marguerite is in her first year at the University of Nebraska, where she is taking a course in physical education.

During the late war, Mr. Bloom was county chairman of the American Red Cross, director of loan drives, and chairman of the war savings stamp committee. He is a member of the Nebraska State Teachers Association, the County Superintendents Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Kiwanis Club. During 1930 and 1931, he was grand master of Nebraska Odd Fellows.

He enjoys hunting, both small and big game, his last big game hunt being in Canada, in November and December, 1930. His hobbies Are reading, civic and Fraternal work. Residence: Lexington.

Frederick Ferdinand Blum

Frederick Ferdinand Blum, retired farmer, was born at Kyrets, Bradenburg, Germany, July 26, 1851, son of August and Dorothea (Buckholz) Blum. His father who was born at Neichstaat, Bradenburg, Germany, on the desert, died at Kyrets, in November, 1886. He was a blacksmith and farmer, and a private in the German army. Dorothea, his wife, died at Kyrets, in September, 1876.

Mr. Blum attended the public schools of Germany, and came to Nebraska in 1870. On February 14, 1874, he was married to Fredericka Lamprecht at Omaha. Mrs. Blum was born at Kyrets, Germany, February 22, 1851. There are three children, Otto, who married Mary Becker; Emma, who married Henry B. Rohwer; and Marie, who married Ben Schomer. They are all farmers.

A farmer and fruit grower all his life, Mr. Blum is now retired. He was elected mayor of Millard. Nebraska, on the Republican ticket, and served from 1904-10 For twenty-three years he was president of the school board of District 18, and has served 34 years as a director

of the Douglas County German Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Elkhorn. Fourteen years of this time he was also treasurer.

He is a member of St. Paul's German Lutheran Church of Millard, of which he has been a trustee 20 years. He is also a member of the Red Cross and the Nebraskana Society, and a contributor to the Salvation Army. His hobby is growing fruits and flowers. Residence: Millard.

Ella Blunk

Born near Grand Island, October 24, 1888, Ella Blunk is the daughter of Adolf and Juliane Margarete (Schmidt) Blunk. Her father, born in Schieren, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, April 12, 1854, came to America in 1871. He was a farmer and manager of brick yards, and a Republican. His death occurred at Grand Island, March 4, 1910. His wife, born in Ostenfeld, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, January 28, 1862, died at Grand Island, March 1, 1928. She came to the United States in 1886.

Ella Blunk attended elementary school at Doniphan and Grand Island, and the Grand Island and Aurora High Schools until 1907. The following two years she attended the University of Nebraska, and during 1912, 13 and 14 attended summer sessions at Kearney Normal School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1917, and her Master of Arts degree in 1927, from the University of Nebraska. She was valedictorian of her high school class at Aurora, in 1907, and was elected to Pi Lambda Theta at the university.

Miss Blunk taught two years, 1909-10, 1910-11 in District No. 71, Hall County, and since then has been a teacher in the Grand Island public schools. Her first year was as second and third grade teacher in the Lincoln School, after which she taught German in the seventh and eighth grades five years.

Since that time she has taught in the senior high school, first German, then science, later normal training and now German again. In addition she serves as registrar and in other ways assists the principal. During 1927-28 she was secretary of District No. 4, of the Nebraska State Teachers Association, and 1929-30 was vice president of the Nebraska Women's Educational Association.

She is a member of the American Association of University Women, the National Educational Association, the Order of Eastern Star, the Business and Professional Women, the Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

Miss Blank is affiliated with St. Paul's English Lutheran Church, and is a life member of the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Grand Island.

Manuel William Boals

Born at Dakota City, Nebraska, June 5, 1902, Manuel William Boals is the son of Bernard Manuel and Etta (Beermann) Boals. His father, a farmer, was born in Dakota City, September 19, 1876. His mother was born in Dakota City, September 21, 1877, and died there June 5, 1902.

Manuel William Boals was educated in the grade schools of Dakota City, and was graduated from Fayette, Idaho, High School in 1921. He attended the National Business Training School at Sioux City, Iowa, and the University of Nebraska, where he was a member of the Pershing Rifles.

Mr. Boals has two children, Bernard, born May 27, 1926, and Dorothy Carol, born August 27, 1930.

Since leaving school he has been engaged in the bond business. He is a Republican, and a member of the Boals Methodist Episcopal Church, the Red Cross and the Nebraskana Society. His favorite diversion is reading. Residence: South Sioux City.

George Robert Boardmann

George Robert Boardman, executive, was born at Imperial, Nebraska, August 2, 1902, son of William Henry and Nellie Louisa (Kortright) Boardman. The father was born in New York City, October 31, 1855, and the mother on July 15, 1865.

Mr. Boardman received his education in public school and in 1919 was graduated from the Chase County High School. In 1926 he received the Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska. He was a letterman in basketball, a member of the high school swimming team, and is a master swimmer, at Nebraska.

Since leaving college Mr. Boardman has been forest clerk in the United States Department of Agriculture teacher in Boyles Business College, and assistant scout executive of the Omaha Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He has served also as camp director of the Omaha Area Council.

He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce and the Masons. Residence: Omaha.

Thomas W. Bockes

Thomas W. Bockes, lawyer, was born at Central City, Nebraska, March 20, 1885, son of George David and Ada (Howe) Bockes. His father was born in Cattaraugas (sic) County, New York. His mother, also born in Cattaraugus County in 1859, died at Central City, December 20, 1918.

Educated in public school, Mr. Bockes was graduated from high school and in 1908 received the Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nebraska where he was a member of Theta Kappa Nu and Phi Delta Phi.

On June 27, 1925, he was married to Doris Lorna Corn at Fremont. She was born in Richardson County, Nebraska, February 7, 1904.

Since his admission to the bar, Mr. Bockes has been. in active practice. For three years he was a member of the firm of Hall, Woods and Pound at Lincoln,, and far eight years was a member of the firm of Martin and Bockes. He withdrew from the latter to become assistant general attorney for the Union Pacific Railway System.

Mr. Bockes is a member of the Presbyterian Church, the American, Nebraska State and Omaha Bar Associations, the Chamber of Commerce and the Masons. Residence: Omaha.

Henry Louis Bode

Born at Myerdale, Sommerset County, Pennsylvania, December 22, 1876, Henry Louis Bode has been a resident of Nebraska 47 years. He is the, son of Henry and Caroline (Ebbecka) Bode, the former of whom was born in Germany, October 11, 1845. He was a German miner and farmer who came to America in 1872, after having served in the Franko-Prussian War, and settled in Nebraska. He died at Exeter, Nebraska, April 30, 1906. His wife, who still survives him, was born in Germany, June 22, 1850.

Mr. Bode was educated in country schools, and as a youth became engaged in farming. He is now an extensive landowner and prosperous in his chosen work Active in civic and community affairs he participated in Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives and other patriotic work during the World War. He is a Lutheran and member of the Odd Fellows, and the Nebraskana Society. His favorite sport is baseball and he enjoys baseball games immensely.

He was married to Ida May Burton at Friend, October 8, 1902. Mrs. Bode was born at Friend, June 30, 1881. They have four children, Mae, born July 10, 1904, who married W. T. Shiffs; Lena, born January 19, 1906, who married Francis Drake; Henrietta, born April 2, 1911. who married Olin Porter; and Bud, born September 27, 1917. Residence: Friend.

Clyde L. Bodwell

A resident of Red Willow County since 1878, Clyde L. Bodwell was born at Des Moines, Iowa, June 18, 1868, son of Alvin P. and Jennie M. (Garrett) Bodwell.

The father was born at Alfred, Ohio, December 7, 1839, and died at Lebanon, February 15, 1925. He was a farmer of Scotch descent. His wife, Jennie, was born in Hyland County, Ohio, March 3, 1842, and died at Lebanon, August 15, 1930.

Mr. Bodwell attended public school and for many years has been the proprietor of a general mercantile store at Lebanon.

On October 31, 1892, he was married to Fannie M. Murphy, at Indianola, Nebraska. Mrs. Bodwell was born in Harrison County, Missouri, September 23, 1868, and died at Lebanon, March 30, 1926. She was a life member of the Red Cross, and was the daughter of William Murphy, who was born in Kentucky, and whose family came from Ireland. There is one son of this marriage, Rea F., born December 3, 1898, who was an aviator in the World War. On May 8, 1918, he was stationed at Caruthers Field, Fort Worth, Texas, where he was an instructor. On November 30, 1929, he was married to Muriel Steed of Omaha Nebraska.

On May 29, 1927, Mr. Bodwell was married to Pearl Garrett of Lebanon Nebraska. Mr. Bodwell is a Mason, a member of the Southwest Nebraska Historical Society, a member of the Red Cross and of the Presbyterian Church. He was elected to life membership in the Nebraskana Society in 1931. Residence: Lebanon.

Francis Boehler

Francis Boehler, farmer, was born at Beatrice, Nebraska, November 10, 1883, son of Conrad and Amelia (Spittley) Boehler. The father was born in Baden, Germany, October 16, 1849, and came to the United States in 1872. He located first at Lincoln, and in 1878, moved to Beatrice. From 1893 until his death, on May 20, 1930, he lived at Alma. His wife, Amelia, was born in Lincoln, Illinois, February 7, 1857, and died at Alma, November 14, 1926.

Mr. Boehler attended country school, and since reaching maturity, has engaged in farming. He is a Democrat, a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Knights of Columbus, the Nebraskana Society, and for 15 years has been president of his local school board. His hobby is mechanics.

He was married to Matilda Teresa Colgan at Orleans, Nebraska, January 29, 1908. Mrs. Boehler was born at Wyoming, Illinois, January 1, 1884, of Irish ancestry. They have one son, Clement Conrad, born November 5, 1910. He is a student at Creighton Medical College, at this time, and was graduated from Alma High School in 1928. Residence: Alma.

George Martin Boehler

George M. Boehler was born at Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, April 6, 1888, and has lived in this state all his life. His father, Conrad Boehler, was born in Germany, and died at Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska, May. 16, 1930; he was a business man. Amelia (Spittley) Boehler, his mother, was born at Lincoln, Illinois, and died at Alma, November 14, 1927.

Dr. Boebler, who is a dental surgeon at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, was graduated from the Alma High School and later received his D. D. S. degree from the Creighton University Dental College at Omaha. He was a student at Northwestern University, Cambridge, in England, and Queen's College of Arts. He is a member of Delta Sigma Delta, honorary fraternity.

He was for 10 years a member of the State Dental Examining Board, and is past president of the Nebraska Dental Board, Creighton Dental Alumni, and the South West District Dental Association. He is the author of various articles on dentistry published in dental magazines and papers.

During the World War, Dr. Boehler was stationed in France, with Base Hospital Number 49; was commissioned lieutenant and later was promoted to major of the dental reserves. He is a member of the Reserve Officers Association and the American Legion. His social clubs are: University Club, Omaha Club, and Omaha Country Club. Residence: Omaha.

Adolph Don Boehm

Born at Grand Island, January 25, 1883, Adolph Don Boehm is the son of George Adolph and Catherine Amelia (Lange) Boehm. The father, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, was born March 25, 1847, and at the age of twenty came to the United States. He was a brewer at Grand Island, where he died February 18, 1883. His wife, Catherine, was born at Main, Germany, September 28, 1850, and is still living at Grand Island.

Adolph Don Boehm attended the Grand Island public schools, from which he was graduated in 1901, as president of his high school class. He played football four years there, and afterward attended college one year. For a period of about thirty years Mr. Boehm was a member of the firm of the Independent Publishing Company, as manager of the circulation and advertising departments. He is a stockholder in that corporation, was formerly a director of the Commercial State Bank, and for the past two years has been in the real estate and insurance business at Grand Island.

On June 24, 1908, he was married to Helen Adela Noehrn at Grand Island. Mrs. Boehm, who was born at Chapman, Nebraska, October 29, 1888, is of German descent. Three children were born to them, one of whom is deceased: George H., born August 11, 1911, died January 21, 1921; Adolph, Jr., born May 31, 1916; and Robert Frederick, born March 30, 1926.

Mr. Boehm is a Republican. He is an English Lutheran, a member of the Nebraskana Society, the Hall County Historical Society, the Chamber of Commerce, the Elks, the Liederkranz Society, and the Plattdeutsch Verein. Residence: Grand Island,

Albert Orr Boggs

A general merchant for the past twenty-four years, Albert Orr Boggs has resided in Nebraska fifty-seven years. He was born at Granby, Missouri, October 12, 1867, son of James and Mary (Hostetter) Boggs. His father was born in Pennsylvania, January 10, 1835, and served three years in the Civil War with the rank of corporal. Later he engaged in farming, and died at Blue Springs, Nebraska, in January, 1918. Mary Hostetter was born at Clinton, Indiana, September 26, 1839, and died at Endicott, Nebraska, in July, 1885. She was a teacher whose mother traced her ancestry to early settlers in Virginia, and whose father was German.

Mr. Boggs attended the Endicott public schools and completed a business course at Burlington, Iowa. For about eleven years he was a country school teacher, and later a poultry buyer and general merchant. He is the author of an article on the Care and Production of Eggs (Mesco Book, August, 1915) ; and an article on advertising in the Federated Merchants Bulletin (1917).

On May 16, 1897, he was united in marriage to Alice Welsh at Endicott. Mrs. Roggs (sic), who was born at Fairbury, March 21, 1877, is of Irish extraction. Her mother's name was Harrison, and she came from Harrisonville. Virginia. She is a flower gardener. There is one daughter, Marguerite M., born May 6, 1898, who is married to George F. Dutton.

Mr. Boggs is a Republican. For a time he was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and he is now affiliated with the Royal Neighbors of America and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Gilead.

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