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he has held various positions in schools, both as teacher and in executive positions. For one year he was principal of the Unadilla public schools; superintendent at Dunhar, for three years; was superintendent of the Syracuse public schools five years; was connected with the University Publishing Company of Lincoln for three years; and in 1905 became assistant instructor in the mathematics department of the Peru State Teachers' College. In 1906 he was elected head of the commerce department at Peru; was promoted to position of vice president and was placed in charge of field work in 1918. He was elected executive dean and extension director of the Peru State Teachers' College in 1921, and is in this position at the present time. He has lived in Nebraska, since 1883.

He was united in marriage with Dora Ann Wilson, at Nebraska City, Nebraska, June 19, 1900. Mrs. Deizell, who was born at Nebraska City, July 21, 1874, and died at Peru, May 14, 1920, was a member of an old Virginia family, and a descendant of Light Horse Harry Lee. There are four children: Esther, born May 20, 1902, who received her A. B. degree from Peru State Teachers' College, and who married Samuel Brownell; Mark, born October 21, 1904, a graduate of Peru College, who is now superintendent of schools at Clay Center, Nebraska, having received his master's degree from Columbia University; James Wilson, born September 7, 1907, who is coach and science instructor in the school at Sidney, Iowa; and Donna Jane, born March 30, 1911, who is a junior at Peru State Teachers' College. On August 28, 1928, Mr. Dezell was married to Mary Ogg, who has served for five years as a missionary in China.

For 58 years he has been a member of the Presbyterian Church, but at present time he engages in work in the Baptist Church. He is a member of the Peru Chamber of Commerce; the State Teachers' Association; and the School Masters' Club. He is chairman of the program committee of the Kiwanis Club, and is a life member of the National Educational Association. He is affiliated with the Y. M. C. A., the Masons, and Knights of Pythias. He is a Republican. Residence: Peru.

Elmer N. Demaray

Elmer N. Demaray was born at Canton, Minnesota, February 11, 1887, the son of Melvin J. and Mary E. (Gray) Demaray. His father, who is a rancher, was born at London, Canada, May 8, 1861, of French parentage. His mother, whose ancestry is English and German, was born at Newburg, Minnesota, July 23, 1865.

Mr. Demaray attended public school at Canton, and in 1907, was graduated from the high school at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he received seven letters in athletics. A Republican, he served as county treasurer of Blaine County from 1923 to 1927, and since 1927 has been county clerk there. He is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, is affiliated with the Congregational Church, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society.

During the World War, Mr. Demaray served as wagoner in the 83rd Division, and is now a member of the American Legion. He likes baseball and fishing. He was married at Brewster, December 16, 1911, to Ethel Norris; she was born of Scotch and German parents at Abbie, Nebraska, March 12, 1892, and died at Cincinnati, Ohio, December 9, 1915. On June 20, 1917, Mr. Demaray married Renna M. Smithson at Cincinnati. Two children were born to the latter marriage: Maxine, May 18, 1918, who died December 20, 1928; and Dorothy Ann, September 21, 1926. Residence: Brewster.

Horace Grove Deming

Horace Grove Deming, who has been professor of chemistry at the University of Nebraska since 1918, was born at San Bernardino, California, February 25, 1885. His father, Joseph Jefferson Deming, was born in Franklin County, Indiana, in 1854. Nettle (Morey) Deming, his mother, was born at Rutland, Vermont.

Dr. Deming received his B. S. degree in chemical engineering at the University of Washington in 1907, and in 1911 was awarded the Ph. D. degree at the University of Wisconsin.

He is the author of the following: General Chemistry, 1923, 1925, 1930; Exercises in General Chemistry. 1921, 1925, 1930; In the Realm of Carbon, 1930; College Chemistry (a service course in chemistry), 1932; and various articles in chemical, mathematical and educational journals since 1911. He holds membership in the American Chemical Society, the American Society for the Advancement of Science, and The Nebraskana Society.

On September 12, 1908, he was united in marriage with Elsie Madeline Ball at Port Angeles, Washington, and they have the following children: Joseph Horace; Florence Eleanor; Margaret Linette; Kelvin Ball; Frank Andrew; and Philip Harvey. Joseph graduated from the University of Nebraska in the summer of 1930, Eleanor is a member of the class of 1932, and Margaret of the class of 1933. Residence: Lincoln.

William Joseph Dendinger

William Dendinger, farmer, stock feeder and dealer, was born at Hartington, Nebraska, May 25, 1884. He is the son of John Anthony and Elizabeth (Donahue) Dendinger, the former a farmer and builder of German descent. John A. Dendinger was born at Buffalo, New York, October 4, 1856, and resides at Hartington. His wife, Elizabeth, was born at Erie, Pennsylvania, August 23, 1854, and died at Hartington, May 22, 1930. She was of Irish descent, and prior to her marriage was a teacher.

Educated in country schools to the eighth grade, William Joseph Dendinger later attended Fremont Normal for a short period. For the past forty-seven years he has been engaged in farming, stockraising and feeding, and has taken an active part in the affairs of his community.

On September 2, 1913, he was united in marriage to Martha Katherine Burgel at Hartington. To them were born the following children: Nell, born June 8, 1916; Marion, born November 28, 1917; Harriett, born July 23, 1919; Katherine, born November 18, 1921; and Roger, born May 16, 1924. Mrs. Dendinger was born at Hartington on December 3, 1886.

The family are members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Hartington, and Mr. Dendinger is a member of the Knights of Columbus. For a number of years he was director of district schools. He is fond of reading and his sport is baseball. Residence: Hartington.

Albert John Denman

Albert John Denman, one of the prominent executives of Grand Island, was born there, January 11, 1881, the son of John William and Ida May (Huhn) Denman. His father, a stockraiser and farmer, was born at Bloomington, Illinois, November 15, 1854, came to Nebraska and located at Peru in 1855, moving to Hall County in 1871, he resided in and near Grand Island until the time of his death, November 26, 1926. He was united in marriage to Ida Mary Huhn January, 1880. His mother was born at McArthur, Ohio, September 30, 1860, and came to Nebraska and settled in the southeastern part of Hall County, January 1, 1884.

Mr. Denman was graduated from the Grand Island High School and later attended business college in that community. He entered the employ of the American Beet Sugar Company at Norfolk, Nebraska, in 1901, and has been continuously employed by that firm in various capacities since then. At this time he is manager of the Grand Island factory of the same organization, and is a director in the Nebraska National Bank of Grand Island.

For the past 15 years he has served as a member of

the board of directors of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the School Board at the present time, and is serving as president of the Grand Island Rotary Club. He is vice president of the Nebraska & Manufacturers Association. In 1927 and 1928, he was president of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Denman holds membership in the following: Masonic Lodge; Travelers Protective Association; Elks; United Commercial Travelers; Grand Island Leiderkranz Society; Hall County Historical Society, and the Nebraskana Society. He has been president of the Young Men's Christian Association for two years and is affiliated with the First Methodist Church. Mr. Denman is a member of the Red Cross, is a regular contributor to the Salvation Army, and is affiliated with the Republican party. His favorite sports are golfing, baseball, and bowling. His marriage to Augusta Matilda Giese occurred at Grand Island, April 4, 1905. Mrs. Denman was born at Grand Island, June 7, 1884. They have two children: Florence, born March 28, 1911; and Gertrude, born November 3, 1907. Florence attended Wesleyan University and Gertrude was a student at Grand Island Baptist College. Residence: Grand Island.

Arthur James Denney

Arthur James Denney, distinguished lawyer of Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, has lived in this state most of his life and has been in public service in Jefferson County for many years. He was born at Daykin, Jefferson County, Nebraska, August 24, 1889, the son of Charles Henry and Dora A. (Reesman) Denney. His father, who was also a lawyer, was born in 1860.

Mr. Denney was graduated from the Fairbury High School in 1907, and in 1919, was awarded the LL. B. degree at Creighton Law School. He was active in football, basketball, and track, during his high school days. A Republican, Mr. Denney served as postal clerk for the government from 1908 to 1920, and since 1923 has been county attorney of Jefferson County. He is a member of the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce, the Nebraska State Bar Association, and the Nebraskana Society.

He is past president of the Elks, is affiliated with the Quaker Church, and is a member of the school board at Fairbury. He holds membership in the Young Men's Christian Association, the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows, and the Fairbury Country Club. He is a Mason, Knight Templar and Royal Arch.

Mr. Denney was united in marriage with Helen Lucile Weaver at Fairbury, Nebraska, June 8, 1913. Mrs. Denney, who was born at McFarlane, Kansas, April 19, 1896, is First Reader of the Christian Science Church at Fairbury. Their children are Max, born September 19, 1914; Maxine, born September 19, 1914; Robert, born April 11, 1916; and Richard J., born October 5, 1924. Residence: Fairbury.

Charles Henry Denney

A leading professional man in Jefferson County, for fifty-one years, Charles Henry Denney, born at Lee, Iowa, September 18, 1860, is the son of James Cook Denney and Sarah Elizabeth (Wichersham) Denney. His father was born at Preble, Ohio, June 29, 1820. He was a farmer and preacher and died at Fairbury, Nebraska, January 1, 1896.

His mother was born at Kokomo, Indiana, and taught school before her marriage. She died in Lee County, Iowa, in 1862.

Charles Penney attended the public schools. He was united in marriage to Dora Alice Reesman on July 9, 1888, at Fairbury, Nebraska. She was born in Stevens County, Illinois, September 29, 1869. To this union five children were born; Arthur J., August 24, 1889, who is married to Helen (Weaver) Penney; Edna S., September, 1890, the wife of Herbert Knight; Bernice, in September, 1894, married to Raymond Reynolds; Vernon C., in September, 1896, who died January 16, 1918; and Harold Edward, December 28, 1910, who married Sophia Denney. Arthur is county attorney of Jefferson County for his third term. Edna lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and Bernice's husband is a railroad conductor. Vernon was killed aecidently during training for the World War. Harold is a projectionist at a theatre.

Mr. Denney was unsuccessful as a candidate for congress in 1918, on the Republican ticket. He has been city clerk, city attorney, mayor at two different periods, and was county attorney from 1898-1902, He was admitted to the bar on March 17, 1891, at Fairbury, and has practiced law there since that time. At present he is associated with his son in the firm Denney and Denney.

Mr. Denney is the director of the Daykin Lumber Company, and was a member of the Fuel Board during the War. He is a member of the Nebraska Bar Association and has been a member of the Fairbury Board of Education for fifteen years, holding the presidency of the latter fourteen years.

He is affiliated with the Quaker Church, and is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association. He is a Chapter Mason, Knight Templar, and Shriner, a member of the Nebraskana Society, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Degree of Honor and the Court of Honor. He holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce at Fairbury, and is a member of the Royal Highlanders. Residence: Fairbury.

Paul Albert DeOgny

A physician and surgeon since 1901, Paul Albert DeOgny was born at Nebraska City, Nebraska, September 8, 1877, and has been engaged in practice in Nebraska since 1908.

The son of Charles Louis and Susan (Rapp) DeOgny, he is descended on the paternal side from a family which originated in the French Pyrenees Mountains. Later they moved to what is now Pasde-Calais, where the first artesian well was dug, and the name of Artois was given to the region. The family was Huguenot, and escaped from France in 1572, during the Massacre of St. Bartholomew, locating in Geneva, Switzerland. There Charles Louis DeOgny was born on August 2, 1834. He came to America in 1861, and received his citizenship papers on June 8, 1874. Here he entered the drug business, in which he engaged for many years prior to his death at Wichita, Kansas, August 19, 1914.

Susan Rapp was also born in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 1, 1839, of German and French extraction. She died at Salina, Kansas, May 6, 1923.

Educated in the public schools of Lincoln, Dr. DeOgny was graduated from Lincoln High School and received his M. D. from the Eclectic Medical College at Cincinnati, in 1909. He was admitted to practice in Kansas, on August 22, 1901, and in Nebraska on June 10, 1909. He was president of State Eclectic Medical Association for three years, 1929, 1930, and 1931. His professional organizations include the Nebraska State Eclectic Medical Association, the National Eclectic Medical Association, the Nebraska State and Seward County Medical Associations and the American Association of Railway Surgeons.

Dr. DeOgny served as a private in the 3rd Nebraska Volunteer Infantry in the Spanish American War, and is a member of the United Spanish War Veterans.

On November 1, 1902, he was married to Lyda Pearl Mathers at Wichita. Mrs. DeOgny was born at Benton, Kansas, February 9, 1880, of Scotch-Irish descent. They have one daughter, Lucile Aileen born August 23, 1903. She married Harold Carl Pauley, and they have three sons, Harold Clay, Richard Wayne, and Paul A.

Dr. DeOgny is a member of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln, the Milford Chamber of Commerce, and Library Board, the Red Cross, and the Young Men's Christian Association. He is a Mason, and member of Blue Lodge, Consistory and Shrine, and the Modern Woodmen

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of America. He is a life member of the Nebraskana Society, and is affiliated with the Republican party. Dr. DeOgny enjoys golf and tennis; and is a member of the Seward Golf Club. He is interested in boys and boys' work, and his hobby is the Pioneer Club. Dr. DeOgny is one of five members selected to serve on National Council of Medical Education.

He is a member of the National Eclectic Council on Medical Education and of the Nebraska Medical Examining Board. He is also a member of the executive committee of the Young Men's Christian Associations of Nebraska. Residence: Milford. (Photograph on Page 322).

Edna Holland dePutron

Edna Holland dePutron was born at Falls City, Nebraska, the daughter of George Wesley and Ida (Shock) Holland. Her father, who was a banker and graduate lawyer, was born on a farm in Iowa, and died at Falls City, Nebraska, May 30, 1919. Her mother was born in Ohio and died at Lincoln, January 10, 1923.

Mrs. dePutron was graduated from the Falls City High School in 1900, and 1905, she was awarded her A. B. degree at the University of Nebraska. She was chapter treasurer and president of Pi Beta Phi.

On November 8, 1905, she was married to Roy Lee dePutron at Fall (sic) City. Mr. dePutron, who was born at Lincoln, November 16, 1878, and died there October 24, 1917, was associated with the Eastman Kodak Company for many years. Two children were born to this union: Georgia, born October 1, 1906, who died November 25, 1915; and Mary Mabel, born October 3, 1914.

Mrs. dePutron is a member of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church at Lincoln. She is a member of the Lincoln University Club and the Lincoln Country Club. His favorite sport is golf. Residence: Lincoln.

Frederick M. Deutsch

One of Norfolk's most promising younger lawyers, Frederick M. Deutsch is a life resident of Nebraska. Born at Talmage, September 4, 1898, he is the son of Fred and Mary Ellen (Moran) Deutsch. His father, a retired farmer, was born in Lee County, Iowa, to which place his parents emigrated from Bavaria. Fred Deutsch died at Hastings, on December 2, 1912.

Mary Ellen (Moran) Deutsch was a native of Wheeling, West Virginia. Her parents emigrated from County Cork, Ireland. Until her death at Hastings, March 22, 1916, she was prominent in club work, and a member of the Hastings Woman's Club. She attended the University of Nebraska.

Frederick M. Deutsch attended the Hastings public schools, received his academic work at Spalding College, and the University of Nebraska and was awarded his Bachelor of Laws degree by the latter. He is a member of Sigma Chi and Theta Nu Epsilon.

Admitted to the bar of Nebraska in June, 1921, he is admitted also in the United States district and circuit courts. He is engaged in active practice and is a member of the following professional organizations The American Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Ninth Judicial District Bar Association and the International Association of Insurance Counsel.

At the present time Mr. Deutsch is president of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and Eagles, and the Norfolk Country Club. He enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve Forces in the late war, and is a member of the American Legion, the Red Cross and the Salvation Army, and was recently made a life member of the Nebraskana Society. He is much interested in sports generally. Residence: Norfolk.

Robert W. Devoe

Robert W. Devoe, a resident of Nebraska for the past 48 years, has been engaged in the practice of law at Lincoln, since 1914. He was born at Lebanon, Nebraska, February 7, 1882, the son of Elmore E. and Sarah (Casement) Devoe. His father, who is a banker, was born at Kankakee, Illinois, December 20, 1856; his ancestry is French. His mother was born in Canada, June 30, 1856, and died at Lebanon, March 4, 1911; she was of Scotch descent.

Mr. Devoe was graduated from the Franklin Academy in 1901, and in 1909 was awarded the LL. B. degree at the University of Nebraska where he held membership in Theta Kappa Nu and Delta Chi. He was a member of the law firm Devoe & Swanson, from 1911 to 1914, and since 1914, he has been a member of the firm of Peterson & Devoe at Lincoln.

A Republican, Mr. Devoe has been prominent in state politics for many years and has held various public offices at Lincoln, among them, chairman of the state central committee; clerk of the district court in Red Willow County, 1904-08; county attorney of Cheyenne County, 1911 to 1915. In 1916 he was a candidate for attorney general of the state of Nebraska. He is the editor of the bar section of the Nebraska Law Bulletin.

During the World War he served as federal food administrator in Lancaster County. He holds membership in the American Bar Association; the Nebraska State Bar Association, of which he was president in 1928; the Uniform Law Congress; Lincoln Chamber of Commerce; and the Nebraskana Society.

Mr. Devoe is a member of the University Club and the Lincoln Country Club; and holds membership in Lincoln Lodge No. 19, of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite and Shrine. His favorite sport is golfing.

He was married to Maud Sovern at Wilsonville, Nebraska, May 18, 1904. Mrs. Devoe was born at Wilsonville, March 17, 1881. They have two children, Melba, born March 13, 1916, and Robert, born May 17, 1918. Residence: Lincoln.

Lillie Estella DeVore

Lillie Estella DeVore, prominent educator at Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, has lived in this state since 1878, and has been active in club affairs for many years. She was born in Huntington County, Indiana, April 21, 1875, the daughter of George DeVore and Harriett Eliza (Hardy) DeVore. Her father, who is a farmer, was born near Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, December 11, 1848, of Irish and German parentage. Her mother, who was a teacher, was born at Medina, Ohio, May 31, 1846, her ancestors were English and were Mayflower descendants; she is descended from General Goff, Governor Bradford, and ten Revolutionary soldiers.

Miss Devore attended rural school, the Fairbury High School, Lincoln Normal School, and Wesleyan State Normal. She is affiliated with the Church of Christ, is a member of the Nebraskana Society, and holds membership in the Rebekah Lodge. She is independent, politically. Residence: Fairbnry.

Joshua Shipley Devries

Joshua Shipley Devries, physician and surgeon, was born in Carroll County, Maryland, September 23, 1864, son of Elias Perry and Elizabeth (Shipley) Devries. His father, who was born in Carroll County, December 26, 1829, came to Nebraska in 1878, and died at Fontanelle, Nebraska. His wife, Elizabeth, was born in Carroll County, Maryland, in 1834, and died there June 22, 1870.

Dr. Devries attended common school, and received part of his education under private tutelage. He received his M. D. from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, and was admitted to practice on March 22, 1888. He has resided in Nebraska fifty-three years,

and has been an outstanding resident of his community at all times.

He was married to Miriam Woodman at Omaha, on August 27, 1889. Mrs. Devries was born at Chicago, August 30, 1867, and to them six sons and daughters were born, all but one of whom are living: James Arthur Woodman, born June 28, 1890; Perry Oscar, born June 20, 1892, married Allana McArthur; Miriam Gertrude, born April 20, 1895, married Carl Gilbert Byorth; Herbert Joshua Shipley, born September 5, 1898, married Inez Bond; Donald Eugene, born April 9, 1903, a graduate of the University Law College in 1928, who married Alice Miller; and Elizabeth Ruth, born February 9, 1902, died in January, 1903.

Dr. Devries is an Episcopalian, and a member of the American, Nebraska State and Dodge County Medical Associations. For six years he was a member of the school board, and his fraternal organizations include the Modern Woodmen of America, the Woodmen of the World, the Eagles, Elks, and Odd Fellows. He is a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Knights Templar and Shrine. Residence: Fremont.

Fred Girard Dewey

Fred Girard Dewey, one of Coleridge's leading physicians, was born December 3, 1880, in Fairbank, Iowa. He is the son of Joseph Frank Dewey and Esther Mary (Thompson) Dewey, the latter born at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 1856. His father was born in Ohio, in 1851, and was a jeweler, by trade. His ancestry is traceable to Tom Dewey, who came to America in 1600; he died in Sioux City, Iowa, May 3, 1928.

Upon completion of his high school work in Moville, Iowa, in 1898, Fred Dewey attended the University of Illinois. There he received his degree, Doctor of Medicine in 1906. He is a member of Alpha Kappa Kappa, and Alpha Omega Alpha.

He was united in marriage with Faye Leone Hampton on August 6, 1908, in Cassopolis, Michigan. Mrs. Dewey was born in Creighton, Nebraska, July 3, 1887, and traced her ancestry to Joseph Reed who was in the Revolutionary War. Their children are: Reed Hampton, born November 26, 1911. and Barbara Louise, born November 20, 1916.

Mr. Dewey practiced medicine at Moville, Iowa, for three years, was a doctor at Hartington, Nebraska, nine months and then moved to Coleridge, where he is now a physician. He is affiliated with the Congregational Church and the Republican party.

He holds membership in the county, state and American medical associations, is a member of the Missouri Valley Medical Society, and is a member of the Masonic order. He is a member of the Red Cross, the Booster Club and the school board in Coleridge. Reading is Mr. Dewey's favorite recreation. Residence: Coleridge.

Wilbur E. Dewey

A native of Burt County, Nebraska, born May 29, 1886, Wilbur E. Dewey is the son of James Edward and Cora A. (Davis) Dewey. His father, a building contractor, was born at Muscatine, Iowa, May 12, 1858, and is still living. He is the son of an English father, born in Indiana, and an Irish mother who came to America at the age of 16. Cora (Davis) Dewey was born in Burt County, November 18, 1863. Her father was of German descent, born in Ohio, and her mother was French, brought to America when a baby.

Mr. Dewey was educated in the public schools, and attended business college. He was a bookkeeper on the Burlington Railroad in 1904, and bookkeeper and collector for L. Fleseher 1905-06. In 1907 he entered the employ of the H. E. Frederickson Auto Company as a mechanic. In March, 1908, he entered the motorcycle and bicycle business for himself, and continued until August 1, 1918, when he entered the general garage business. In April, 1921, he entered the automobile sales business as direct dealer for the Chevrolet automobile. He is president of the Dewey Chevrolet Company, and president of the Omaha Auto Dealers Parts Company.

On March 10, 1921, he was married to Virginia Katherine Kalteier at Omaha. Mrs. Dewey was born at Omaha, April 9, 1897. Mr. Dewey has one child by a former marriage, Jack Edward, born January 11, 1918.

Mr. Dewey is a Democrat. He was mechanical instructor of motorcycles at Ft. Omaha, in 1918. He is a member of the Omaha Auto Trade Association and of the National Auto Dealers Association. He belongs to the Ad-Sell League, and is a Mason. His sports are hunting and fishing, and him hobby is mechanics. Residence: Omaha.

Kate Dibble

Kate Dibble, postmaster at Surprise, Nebraska, was born at Dodgeville, Wisconsin, May 17, 1870. She is the daughter of Thomas and Rachel Thomas, the former of whom was a Civil War soldier, miner and farmer. Thomas Thomas was born in Llawyno, Glanmorganshire, South Wales. Rachel Thomas was born in Glanmorganshire, August 30, 1823, and died at Surprise, January 17, 1905. She was the mother of fifteen children.

Mrs. Dibble was educated in the public schools and received a teachers certificate. She was married to H. B. Dibble at Surprise, March 1, 1900. There is one daughter, Rachel Anise, now Mrs. Harold Reichwein. A Republican, Mrs. Dibble has served as postmaster at Surprise, since June 1, 1903, and prior to that time was assistant postmaster five years.

Always active in civic and fraternal affairs she was first president of the Red Cross in the World War; is president of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War; secretary of Arcadia chapter of the Eastern Star, of which she was first matron when the-chapter was first organized in 1895. She is a member of the Parent-Teachers' Association, Baptist Church, and the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Surprise.

Ota A. Dick

Ota A. Dick, who is a leading druggist at Arapahoe, Nebraska, was born at Claypool, Indiana, June 19, 1880, the son of James Henry and Mary Alice (Hollingsworth) Dick. His father, who was born at Claypool, September. 2, 1853, and died at Cambridge, Nebraska, September 8, 1919, was a farmer whose ancestors were natives of Pennsylvania. His mother was born at Indianapolis, February 6, 1861.

Mr. Dick attended the public schools of Frontier County, Nebraska, farmed for several years, and for a time was a member of the firm Crawford-Dick Pharmacy Company in Otis, Colorado. He was a member of the firm Dick Brothers Oil Company of Cambridge, Nebraska, and at this time owns his drug store at Arapahoe.

He is a member of the Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association, the Rotary Club, the Red Cross, and the Masons. He was a member of the Parent Teachers Association at Otis, Colorado, from 1916 to 1919, was a director in the Consolidated Rural School at Orafina in 1925, and holds membership in The Nebraskana Society. He is interested in music and likes golf. Mr. Dick served as a four minute speaker during the World War and subscribed to all loan drives.

On October 8, 1902, he married Maud Corder at Cambridge. Mrs. Dick, who was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, June 13, 1881, the daughter of David F. and Elizabeth (Horn) Corder. Five children were born to them: James Corder, October 26, 1904, who died July 7, 1906; Paul Lee, born July 7, 1907. who married Anita Beryl Cawthra and is a teacher; Frank Graydon, born June 9, 1912, who died August 24, 1917; Victor Lawrence, September 22, 1915; and Justin Hugh, February 7, 1919. Paul received the A. B. degree at McPherson College in 1927.

Mr. Dick is a member of the Republican Party. He has lived in Nebraska for over 35 years and has always been identified with progressive civic activities. Residence: Arapahoe.

Ivan Roy Dickerson

Born at Atkinson, Nebraska, December 3, 1886, Ivan Roy Dickerson is the son of William A. and Eva K. (Davis) Dickerson. William A. Dickerson was born in Springfield, Ohio, July 6, 1850, and died at Atkinson, January 27, 1932. His wife, who was born in Minnesota, December 27, 1864, is living.

Mr. Dickerson attended the Atkinson public and high school until his graduation in 1904. In April, 1907, he became employed by the First National Bank, and during the more than twenty years of his service with that bank has held all positions up to and including his present position of cashier.

On June 7, 1917, he was married to Fannie Pearl Linville at Atkinson. She was born at Glenwood, Iowa, June 25, 1891. "here are three children living, one deceased. Roy Linville, born December 3, 1918; Lewis William, September 24, 1923; Robert Ray, July 3, 1925, died July 20, 1930; and Harold Eugene, January 10, 1927.

Mr. Dickerson is a Republican and a Protestant, a member of the Royal Highlanders, the Nebraskana Society and the Atkinson Country Club. Residence: Atkinson.

Harry Earle Dickinson

Harry E. Dickinson was born at St. Charles, Minnesota, October 29, 1868, and since early youth has been in the railroad business. He is the son of Jeremiah and Mary Elmira (Pike) Dickinson. His father who was a grain man, died at Balaton, Minnesota, February 20, 1898. His mother died at Balaton, November 4, 1889.

Upon his graduation from high school, Mr. Dickinson commenced railroading as an operator, and following through various capacities to his present position as general superintendent of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company. He has been a resident of Nebraska for eleven years. He was married to Hattie Brown Cleveland, of Rochester, Minnesota, who was born August 5, 1869.

Mr. Dickinson is a Republican. He belongs to the first Congregational Church of Omaha. His civic and fraternal organizations include the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Elks, and Modern Woodmen of America. He also belongs to the Y. M. C. A., the Travelers Aid, the Salvation Army and the Community Chest. His club is the Omaha Athletic Club. Residence: Omaha.

Robert R. Dickson

A distinguished lawyer and judge of the district court at O'Neill, Nebraska, is Robert R. Dickson who was born in Rock County, Wisconsin, November 21, 1863, the son of John and Margaret MacElroy Dickson. His father, who was a farmer, was born in County Derry, Ireland, and died at Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, December 22, 1896; his parents came to this country from Ireland in 1862, and settled in Iowa in 1870. His mother was born in County Derry, and died at Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, February 14, 1911.

Judge Dickson attended public school in Iowa, and sInce 1887 has been active in the practice of law at O'Neill, Nebraska. A Republican, he served as mayor in his community, 1893-94, and since 1911 has been judge of the district court of the 15th judicial district. He is a member of the Red Cross, is a regular attendant at the Presbyterian Church of O'Neill, and holds membership in the O'Neill Country Club and the Omaha Athletic Club. He was grand master of Masons of Nebraska, 1924-25.

During the World War he served as chairman of the Council of Defense of Holt County. On June 14, 1900, he was united in marriage with Marion Skirving at O'Neill. Mrs. Dickson, whose ancestry is Scotch, was born at Jefferson, Iowa, March 6, 1878. They have three children: Marjorie, who attended Rockford College, was a student at the University of Nebraska where she held membership in Kappa Alpha Theta, and is now engaged in secretarial work; Marion, who was graduated from St. Mary's Academy and now lives at home; and Nancy, who was graduated from St. Mary's Academy, is now a teacher. Residence: O'Neill.

Charles Frederick Diederich

Charles Frederick Diederich, farmer, was born in Madison, Indiana, October 12, 1861, and has resided in Nebraska for 48 years.

His father Conrad John Diederich, was born in Caseel, Hessian, Germany, May 3, 1821, and died at Madison, Indiana, June 9, 1898. He was a farmer and stone mason. He came to America in 1848. His wife, Susannah Maria Gieling, was born in Hasfurt, Bavaria, Germany, September 5, 1827, and died at Indianapolis, Indiana, May 20, 1918. She had 11 children, seven of whom she reared to manhood and womanhood.

Mr. Diederich attended country school, and started in farming in Nebraska with $500.00. A farmer and stockman ever since, Mr. Diederich raises spotted Poland China hogs and is also a breeder of Angus cattle. He is the owner, at the present time, of 3700 acres of land, all unencumbered. At the present time, he is a stockholder and a member of the depositors committee of the Bank of Campbell, which recently failed.

An Independent Republican, he has served as county supervisor four years, a member of the school board 40 years, county assessor four years, township clerk six years, township treasurer six years, and justice of the peace six years. For 35 years continuously, he has been government crop reporter.

On April 23, 1902, he was married to Emma Rosch at Minden. Mrs. Diederich was born at Cadillac, Michigan, November 4, 1875, of German ancestry. Mr. and Mrs. Diederich have four children, three of whom are living. Susannah, born December 28, 1904, married Alexander Grams; Elizabeth, born January 28, 1907; Mary Louisa, born September 22, 1908; and Lillian Florence, twin of Mary, born September 22, 1908, who died May 8, 1909. Elizabeth and Mary are at home.

In addition to their own family, Mr. and Mrs. Diederich have helped to rear three sons of a widowed sister. Their names are, Nicholas, Charles and George Appel, who is a missionary in China. They also reared another boy, Guy Stevens, and have two orphan children of a niece six and eight years old, whose names are Roy and Dale Glebe.

Mr. Diederich is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Campbell, the Odd Fellows, and the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Campbell. (Photograph on Page 226).

Edward Henry Dierks

Edward H. Dierks has lived in Nebraska for the past 39 years, and for the last decade has been prominent in the Lincoln business world. He was born at Clinton, Iowa, January 4, 1890, the son of Henry and Caroline Edith Dierks. His father, who was a lumberman, was born at Clinton, and died at Broken Bow, Nebraska. His ancestry was German. His mother was born at Clinton, of German parentage. She is still living.

Mr. Dierks attended the Elliott School at Lincoln, Nebraska, and the Kentucky Military Academy at Louisville, Kentucky. Later he was a student at the University of Nebraska. He is now president of the Dierks-Drumm Lumber Company.

On May 28, 1914, he was united in marriage with Sarah Ruth Jones, at Columbus, Nebraska. Mrs. Dierks was

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