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order of United Workmen. He is affiliated with the First congregational Church
of Fremont, a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and the Sons
of Veterans. Formerly devoted to boy's work in Sunday School, he confines his
energy to his business. Residence: Fremont.
George William Holmes
George William Holmes, banker, was born at Lincoln, Nebraska, February 29, 1880, son of William Winterston and Emma Frances (Hoagland) Holmes. The father was a banker and real estate operator.
Mr. Holmes attended the University of Nebraska and Notre Dame University and is a member of Beta Theta Pi. On March 1, 1905, he was married to Sarah Burnham at Lincoln, They have one daughter, Joan Eliza.
Mr. Holmes has resided in Lincoln all of his life. He is president of the First Trust Company of Lincoln. He is a member of the Catholic Church. Residence: (sic) and the First National Bank of Lincoln. He is a member of the Catholic Church. Residence: Lincoln.
August C. Holmquist
August C. Holmquist, prominent grain executive of Nebraska, was born on a farm in Cuming County, February 19, 1875, the son of Anna Katherine (Johnson) and Olof Holmquist. His father, who was president of the Holmquist Company for many years, was born in Sweden, and died at Oakland, May, 1915. His mother was born in Sweden and died at Omaha, in 1917.
Mr. Holmquist attended the public schools at Oakland. He has lived in the state all his life and has been active in educational and civic affairs at Oakland. He is secretary and manager of the Holmquist Grain Company, and is vice president of the Coleson-Holmquist Company. He served as a member of the city council for 7 years; was mayor three terms; and has been a member of the school board for the past 27 years. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraskana Society. He is past master and past high priest of the Royal Arch Masons, and holds membership in the Modern Woodmen of America. His hobbies are baseball, basketball, and football.
He was united in marriage with Ora Minier at Oakland, October 29, 1899. Mrs. Holmquist was born at Oakland, April 27, 1880. They have five children: Harold, born September 8, 1900; Menoyn, born January 28, 1902; August C., born July 28, 1905; Claude, born October 4, 1907; and Mary Helen, born April 8, 1918. Residence; Oakland.
Carl Arthur Holmquist
Carl Arthur Holmquiat, postmaster at Wausa, Nebraska, has been a resident of Nebraska for the past 37 years. He was born at Mendota, Illinois, July 3, 1875, the son of Otto Holmquist who was born in Sweden, March 18, 1849.
Mr. Holmquist attended country schools, Wausa High School, and Northwestern Normal School at Le Mars, Iowa. He is now postmaster at Wausa, where he has been active in various community projects for many years. He served as secretary of the State Association of the County Commissioners and County Clerks, 1918-26, acted as highway commissioner of Knox County, 1923-24, and was connected with the department of public works, 1926-28.
He is a member of the Wausa Commercial Club, is affiliated with the Swedish Lutheran Church, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. His sports arc baseball and basketball. On February 21, 1898, he was married to Anna E. at Cedar, Nebraska. Mrs. Holmquist was born in Sweden, August 25, 1880, and died at Wausa, April 22, 1926.
Their children are: Roy, born January 19, 1899; Ernest, born April 6, 1900; Walter, August 15, 1901; Clifton, June 3, 1903; Elmer, August 25, 1905; Melvin, September 3, 1907; Irene, August 23, 1910; Gladys December 8, 1912; Floyd, February 20, 1915; Viola, January 26, 1917; Loren, February 23, 1919; and Elaine, January 3, 1926. Residence: Wausa.
Herman Henry Holsten
Herman H. Holsten, a resident of Nebraska for the past 57 years, was born at Stover, Missouri, February 24, 1867, the son of Diedrich and Margareth (Behrens) Holsten. His father, who was born at Hanover, Germany, April 16, 1842, and died at Redlands, California, June 8, 1918, was a farmer and stockfeeder; he served four years in the Missouri Cavalry in the Civil War; he held membership in the Grand Army of the Republic. His mother was born at St. Louis, Missouri, March 22, 1848, and died at Redlands, June 1924. She was an expert needlewoman. Her ancestry was German.
Mr. Holsten received his education in the public schools, and in 1887 was graduated from the Fremont Business College at Fremont, Nebraska. He has been a farmer, live stock feeder, and banker at Dodge, Dodge County, Nebraska, for many years, and is today president of the Farmers State Bank at Dodge. He is connected with the Howells State Bank at Howells, Nebraska. A Republican, he served several years as a member of the Town Board, Township Board, and local school board at Dodge.
His marriage to Ella Dierker was solemnized at Snyder, Dodge County, Nebraska, September 11, 1890. Mrs. Holsten was born at St. Charles, Missouri, September 20, 1870. They have four children: Richard; Marguerite; Leona, and Viola.
Mr Holsten is a member of the Red Cross; is affiliated with the German Lutheran Church; and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Dodge.
Richard Harry Holsten
Richard H. Holsten was born at Dodge, Dodge County, Nebraska, August 31, 1891, the son of Herman H. and Elenora (Dierker) Holsten. His father, a banker, farmer, and livestock feeder, was born at Stover, Morgan County, Missouri, February 24, 1867; his German great grandfather landed in New Orleans in the early days and fought in the Mexican War; his grandfather was a soldier in the Civil War. His mother was born, of German descent, at St. Charles, Missouri, September 20, 1870.
Mr. Holsten was graduated from the Dodge High School, May 1907, and attended Boyle's Business College at Omaha. From 1909 to 1910 he was connected with the operating department of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, and since 1911 has been cashier in the Farmers State Bank at Dodge. For eight years he served as chairman of the village board at Dodge; he is a Republican.
He is a member of the Red Cross; the Dodge Commercial Club; and the Nebraskana Society. He is affiliated with St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church at Dodge. His hobby is flowers. On December 9, 1914, he was united in marriage with Lillian Karlen at Beemer, Cuming County, Nebraska. Mrs. Holsten was born at Beemer, July 23, 1893; her father was born in Switzerland, while her mother was born of Swiss parentage in Wisconsin. Residence: Dodge.
Lew Daniel Holston
Lew Daniel Holston, prominent lodge executive, now state manager of the Macabees Life Insurance Association, was born at Trenton, Nebraska, October 31, 1894, son of Jay Grant and Hattie (Jones) Holston.
The father, born in Monticello, Iowa, December 17, 1864, died at Kansas City, Missouri, November 8, 1931.
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He was a farmer. His wife, who was born at Dawn, Missouri, November 22, 1873, survives him.
Mr. Holston attended public and high school at Trenton, and thereafter taught school five years. He was postmaster, at Trenton, five years, and the following six years was district manager of the Modern Woodmen of America. For four years he has held his present position.
A member of the Modern Woodmen, the Elks, Eagles and the Macabees, he is affiliated with the Congregational Church. He enjoys reading, while his favorite outdoor recreations include hunting, fishing and playing baseball.
On August 12, 1915, he was married to Zila Alberta Hurst at McCook. Mrs. Holston, who was born at Trenton, February 11, 1894. There are three children, Clayton, born September 15, 1922; Arvene, born May 18, 1918, and Hariett Ann, born December 17, 1929. Residence: Trenton.
Albert G. Holt
Albert G. Holt, who has been a resident of Nebraska for the past 47 years, was born at Missouri City, Missouri, January 15, 1861, the son of John D. and Martha M. (Peery) Holt. His father, who was born in North Carolina, was a merchant and produce shipper who traveled overland to California during the Gold Rush of 1849; he served in the Mexican War and the Civil War, and died at Long Pine, Nebraska, in August, 1890. His mother was born at Mexico, Missouri, and died at Holt, Missouri, in July, 1885.
Mr. Holt was graduated from the Holt High School in 1880, and attended the University of Missouri where he was active in debate events, and took a prominent part in athletics. He served as a telegraph operator and station agent at Johnstown, Nebraska, 1886-92, conducted a general store at Johnstown, and later served as postmaster there. He conducted a cold storage plant from 1895 to 1901, and from 1901 to 1921 served as president of the Citizens Bank of Johnstown. He is now engaged in the real estate and insurance business at Johnstown where he is a member of the Red Cross and the First Christian Church. He was formerly a member of the School Board, served as mayor of Johnstown for a time, and is a member of the local lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America. His hobby is bridge. During the World War Mr. Holt acted as the leader in all Liberty loan drives in his community, and contributed liberally to the Red Cross.
A Democrat, he attended the National Democratic Convention at Chicago in 1896 as a delegate, and has since attended all national conventions of his party. He served as postmaster at Johnstown under Cleveland's administration.
On October 21, 1885, he was married to Emma May Towne at Ticeville, North Dakota. Mrs. Holt, whose Scotch-Irish ancestors came to Ameriica (sic) in 1620, was born at Cresco, Iowa, April 20, 1866. Seven children were born to this marriage; Nelle Christine, March 6, 1887, who married Lewis I. Schell; Hazel May, May 8, 1889; John Albert, March 7, 1893, who married Mina Keister; Lewis Clinton, December 15, 1895, who married Carrie Hayes; Cleora Ruth, August 15, 1900, who married Elmo Olson; Grace Irene, December 17, 1903, who married Dean C. Norden; and Clifford Towne, January 15, 1907. Residence: Johnstown.
Nellie Lee Holt
Nellie Lee Holt, noted Nebraska educator, was born in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska, the daughter of William Robertson and Eva Lee (Giannini) Holt. Her father, who is a banker, stockman, and merchant, was born at Salem, Richardson County, Nebraska of English and Scotch parentage. Members of the Holt family came to America from England and settled in Virginia in 1632.
Her mother, who was born at Milton, Atchison County, Missouri, is of Italian and English ancestry She is an active club and church worker, and during the late war was awarded the Red Cross service medal. Miss Holt received all her early education in the Falls City public schools and was graduated from the high school there in 1917. In 1921 she was awarded the B. A. degree at St. Mary's College at Notre Dame, Indiana, where she also received a diploma in piano. She received her master's degree at the University of Nebraska, June, 1922. In the summers of 1929 and 1930 she was a student at Columbia University. During her stay at the University of Nebraska she was a member of Chi Delta Phi, literary fraternity; Theta Sigma Phi journalistic fraternity; and Delta Omicron, music fraternity. Her sorority is Kappa Kappa Gamma.
She has always lived in Nebraska and takes especial interest in the political life of the state. For several years she was active in the League of Women Voters, and still retains membership in this organization. She is the author of several articles published at various times, and is the author of With Mahatma Ghandi in His Retreat, published in the New York Magazine, March 11, 1928.
From 1922 to 1924, Miss Holt was English and Latin instructor in the Falls City High School. In the summer of 1925 she was sent on a special mission to England for Stephens College; she made a world tour for Stephens College, 1926-27. Since 1927 she has been professor of religious education at this school, and has been a professional lecturer with the Famous Speakers Incorporated of New York City.
Miss Holt is a life member of the Red Cross and in 1930 was made a member of The Nebraskana Society. She is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Falls City. Her hobbies are: the theatre, reading, and writing. She is fond of swimming. She is an Independent. Residence: Falls City.
William Robert Holt
William R. Holt was born at Salem, Nebraska, December 7, 1877, the son of John White and Amanda M. (Oliver) Holt. His father, born in Boone County, Missouri, November 17, 1834, died at Falls City, Nebraska, June 16, 1911. A distinguished citizen and leader in his community, he served as state senator and treasurer of Richardson County, and for many years was president of the First National Bank of Falls City. His wife, who was active in church work, was born in Miami County, Indiana, January 29, 1847, and died at Falls City, July 11, 1929.
Upon his graduation from high school at Falls City, Mr. Holt studied for a year at St. Benedict's College at Atchison, Kansas, in 1894. From 1894-1896 he was a student at the Lincoln Business College at Lincoln, Nebraska. A resident of Nebraska for 53 years he has engaged in various enterprises. Among them he was connected with the First National Bank, 1896-1898; a farmer and fine stock breeder for 15 years; and in 1912 entered the hardware, plumbing and heating business, in which he is still engaged. At the present time he is a stockholder in the First National Bank, and in the Falls City Wholesale & Supply Company, and is still interested in farming and stock raising.
On June 1, 1898, his marriage to Eva Giannini was solemnized at Falls City. Mrs. Holt was born at Fairfax, Atchison County, Missouri. There is one daughter, Nellie Lee.
Mr. Holt took an especially active part in loan drives and other war-time activities. He is a charter member of the Rotary Club; is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and the Elks; and is a Mason. For the last twenty years he has been an elder in the Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican. Residence: Falls City.
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Fred J. Homeyer
On January 4, 1869, Fred J. Homeyer was born at St. Louis, Missouri. Henry Homeyer, his father, whose ancestry was Teutonic, was born at Luepka, Germany, February 7, 1837, and came to America in 1856, where he became a private in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was a grocer and grain dealer.
Louisa Anna (Myer) Homeyer, his mother, was born at Burnighausen, Germany, October 3, 1840. Her parents were farmers.
Mr. Homeyer attended the Nebraska City High School and later was a student at the Nebraska City Episcopal college where he was graduated in 1885. He has lived in Nebraska for 60 years, and has taken an interested part in civic and business affairs in his community, and in Republican politics. He is now engaged in the shoe retail business, and is an orchardist. He is a stockholder and a director in the Merchants' National Bank at Nebraska City.
He was united in marriage to Clara Katherine Van Ells, February 3, 1910, at Nebraska City. Mrs. Homeyer was born at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March, 1885, and died at Nebraska City, January 7, 1926.
In the recent war Mr. Homeyer was a member of the Nebraska City Home Guard, and later was active in soliciting for Armenian relief. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, Eagles, and Sons of Herman. His social clubs are the Nebraska City Country Club and the Golf Club. Reading is his hobby, and his favorite sport is golf. Residence: Nebraska City.
Joseph Josiah Hompes
One of Nebraska's leading physicians, Joseph Josiah Hompes is a native son. He was born at Chester, Thayer County, Nebraska, April 23, 1883, son of Louis and Elma (Chambers) Hompes. Louis Hompes was born at Velsen, Germany, October 25, 1858. Prior to his retirement several years ago he was engaged in the real estate and farm mortgage business. His wife, Elma, was born at Lincoln on January 19, 1864, daughter of Josiah J. Chambers.
Dr. Hompes attended the Chester public school, and was graduated from the 10th grade in 1902. Thereafter he attended the Lincoln High School and Lincoln Academy but did not graduate. In 1908 he received his M. D. from the University of Nebraska, and during 1912-13 took post graduate work at the University of Vienna.
Since 1910 Dr. Hompes has engaged in the practice of medicine specializing in the eye, ear nose and throat. He is attending eye, ear nose and throat specialist to Lincoln General, Bryan Memorial and St. Elizabeth's Hospitals; consulting specialist to the U. S. Veterans Hospital and eye, ear, nose and throat specialist for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. His professional organizations include the Lancaster County, Nebraska State and American Medical Associations, the Missouri Valley Eye and Ear Association, the Nebraska Eye and Ear Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oto-laryngology and Otology.
During the World War he served with the Medical Corps from July 1918 to October 1919 with the rank of captain, as chief section head of surgery, U, S. Base Hospital. He now holds rank of Major in the Medical Reserve Corps.
During 1917 and 1918 he was secretary of the board of health of the State of Nebraska. He is president of the Hompes Investment Company, Inc., of Lincoln, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Elks, Masons, Young Men's Christian Association and the Nebraska State Historical Association.
He has written during his years in practice numerous articles has written during his years in practice numerous articles on diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat: Roentgen Ray Examination in Mastoid Disease (published in the Journal of the American Medical Association May 1919) and Toxic Otitis (1930) etc.
His club is the Lincoln University Club, and his sport is golf. Residence: Lincoln.
Ralph Clifford Hon
Ralph C. Hon, educator at Nebraska Wesleyan University, was born at Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, January 29, 1903, the son of Earl Augustus and Mary Oma (Little) Hon. His father, who is a locomotive engineer, was born at Burnt Prairie, White County, Illinois, January 13, 1879; his German ancestors came to this country in 1774. His mother, whose ancestry is Scotch-Irish, was born at Jonesboro, July 29, 1881.
Professor Hon was graduated from the high school at Thayer, Missouri, 1920. He was a student at the University of Southern California during the summer of 1922, and attended American University, 1928-29. He holds the following degrees: A. B., University of Illinois, 1924; A. M., Harvard, 1926; Ph. D., University of North Carolina, 1930. He was a fellow in economics at the University of North Carolina, 1927-28, and the American University, 1928-29.
During 1924 and 1925, Dr. Hon served as teacher in the high school at Thayer, and was principal there, 1926-27. He is now professor of economics and business administration at the Nebraska Wesleyan University. He is a member of the American Economic Association, the Royal Economic Society, and the Nebraskana Society. He is affiliated with the Methodist Church. Politically, he is an Independent.
On July 14, 1930, he was married to Hazel Sada McLain at Thayer. Mrs. Hon was born at Thayer. Residence: Lincoln.
John S. Hooks
Born at Blair, Nebraska, April 1, 1892, John S. Hooks is the son of Robert Allen and Evelyn (Sutherland) Hooks. His father who is a farmer, was born at Edgwood, Illinois, January 9, 1867, and came to Nebraska a number of years ago. Evelyn Sutherland Hooks was born at Seymour, Indiana, July 21, 1868.
Mr. Hooks was graduated from the Blair public school on May 31, 1907, and afterward attended Blair High School and Dana College. He was married to Bertha Johanna Jacobson at Blair, on October 28, 1914. Mrs. Hooks was a native of Blair, born July 23, 1894. There are two sons, Leo, born April 18, 1918, and Ray, born December 9, 1919.
A farmer continuously since leaving school, Mr. Hooks has prospered steadily, and has taken an active interest in the advancement of his community. He is affiliated with the Democratic party, but always votes for the man he believes most capable regardless of party. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Blair, and has been a member of its official board ten years.
For twelve years Mr. Hooks has been a member of the board of the Federal Farm Bureau, and is secretary and treasurer of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association of which he has been a member for the past six years. He is a Mason, a member of the Red Cross and the Nebraskana Society. His favorite sports are hunting and fishing. Residence: Blair.
Marcus Hoops
A leading professional man of Springview, Nebraska, is Marcus Hoops, who has been engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery since 1908. He was born at Staplehurst, Nebraska, May 3, 1879, the son of William Walter and Lydia Jane (McFadden) Hoops. His father who was born near Salem, Ohio, November 9, 1843, and
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died at Staplechurst (sic), December 18, 1902, was a farmer and civic leader in that community for many years.
William Walter Hoops, whose ancestry was English, served as a member of the school board at Staplehurst for a number of years, was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, and took an active part in political affairs. He was a member of the Republican party, originally, became affiliated with the Populists, and finally supported the Democratic principles.
Lydia Jane (McFadden) Hoops, who was born of Scotch Irish parents at Calhoun, Iowa, August 29, 1853, and died at Denver, Colorado, April 25, 1927, was the mother of a large family and was prominent in the Presbyterian Church organizations. She was a talented musician.
Dr. Hoops attended the Staplehurst High School, received the M. D. degree at Lincoln Medical College in 1908, took a post graduate course at Tulane University in Louisiana studied at the Surgical Technique Institute, and has attended clinics in various Chicago hospitals. He was a member of Tau Alpha Epsilon at the Lincoln Medical College.
He has been engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery at Springview since 1911, and owns a cattle ranch near there. He is a Master Mason, and was formerly affiliated with the Elks, Woodmen of the World, Modern Woodmen of America, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and various medical societies. He is interested in raising pure-bred polled Hereford cattle,
During the World War, Dr. Hoops served as a member of the local exemption board in Keya Paha County. His favorite sport is fishing. His marriage to Nelly Blanche Smelser occurred at Central City, Nebraska, in March, 1909. Mrs. Hoops, who was a nurse prior to her marriage, was born at Marshalltown, Iowa, September 17, 1883. She is the daughter of Benjamin F. and Elvira Jackson Smelser. Their two children are: Sibyl Genevieve, born May 26, 1910, who was graduated from the Springview High School; and Eugene Herschel, born November 1, 1919. Sibyl studied at Penn College in Iowa for a year, and has taught school for two years. Residence: Springview.
Henry Harrison Hoover
Henry Harrison Hoover was born near Garrett, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1857, the son of Andrew Hoover and Sallie (Young) Hoover. His father was born in 1810, of German parentage, and died at Garrett, July 4, 1890.
Mr. Hoover attended public schools, and engaged in farming shortly thereafter. On October 24, 1894, at Davenport, Thayer County, Nebraska, he was united in marriage with Nettie Walker. She was born at Lavansville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1867. To this union three children were born: Clarence, born January 2, 1896, who died January 5, 1896; Harold, born November 26, 1898, who died November 27, 1898; and Richard, born December 16, 1899, who is married to Evelyn Lowery.
Henry Hoover was a Democrat. He has been a farmer in Nebraska for forty-nine years. He is a member of the Red Cross and president of the Davenport, Nebraska, precinct. He also holds membership in the Nebraskana Society and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church. Henry Hoover died April 14, 1928.
Henry William Hopkins
Born at Tilden, Nebraska, August 1, 1870, Henry William Hopkins is the son of Allen Gardner and Frances Lucebra (Riley) Hopkins. His father, who was born in Artabula (sic) County, Ohio, June 28, 1847, is a farmer; he was a pioneer in Nebraska in the early days and his wedding was the first in Antelope County. His mother, whose ancestry was English, was born in Kentucky, August 5, 1851, and died at San Diego California, March 31, 1927.
Mr. Hopkins, who is a successful stockman and farmer near Neligh, Nebraska, was the first white boy born in Antelope County. He received his education in the early-day rural schools of Nebraska. He is a member of the Elkhorn Valley Lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America, and is affiliated with the Baptist Church.
His marriage to Barbar A. (sic) Young occurred at Tilden, Nebraska, January 1, 1896. Mrs. Hopkins was born at St. Joseph, Missouri, February 14, 1877, and died at Tilden, August 12, 1907. To their marriage the following children were born: Albert C., born August 21, 1899, who died January 1, 1919; Wilma T., February 8, 1903, who married Webster Olson; and George A., February 22, 1905, who married Thelma A. Hopkins. On October 8, 1908, Mr. Hopkins married Lena M. Krape at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. They have the following children: Elna E., born November 24, 1909. Dorothy N., born December 9, 1911; and Kenneth E., born April 13, 1914. Residence: Neligh.
Earl Eugene Hopping
Earl Eugene Hopping, druggist and undertaker of Beaver City, Nebraska, was born in that community, January 5, 1887, the son of Charles Edward and Anna May (Heston) Hopping. His father, who was born at Havana, Illinois, March 18, 1857, and died at Beaver City, March 9, 1930, was a druggist and undertaker who served as president of the Nebraska Druggists' Association, and the Nebraska Undertakers' Association at one time.
Mr. Hopping was graduated from the Beaver City High School, and in 1907 received the Ph. G. degree at Creighton, University College of Pharmacy. Since 1911 he has been proprietor of the Hopping Drug Company at Beaver City, and since 1930, has been manager of the Hopping Undertaking Establishment there.
He is affiliated with the Beaver City Presbyterian Church, holds membership in the Nebraska Undertakers' Association and the Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association, and is president of the Beaver City Rotary Club. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the National Geographic Society, and the Nebraskana Society.
His marriage to Selina Sarah Smith occurred at Beaver City, July 15, 1908. Mrs. Hopping, who is the granddaughter of B. C. Smith, Episcopal Rector of Holcote, England, was born at Beaver City, October 11, 1887. They have three children: S. Jean, born February 16, 1909; Charles E., born November 2, 1913; and Florence, born August 16, 1917. Jean is a student at the University of Nebraska, where she holds membership in Delta Delta Delta. Charles is also a student at the University of Nebraska. Residence: Beaver City. (Photograph in Album).
Philip Edward Horan
Born at Ottumwa, Iowa, June 24, 1885, Philip F. Horan has been a resident of Nebraska since his admission to the bar in 1913. He is the son of Philip Horan, a native of Ireland, who died at Ottumwa, in January, 1897. He was a farmer. His wife, Margaret (Sullivan) Horan, was born in Wapello County, Iowa, and died at Ottumwa, in 1891.
Mr. Horan attended the preparatory department of St. Ambrose College at Davenport, Iowa, from 1900-04. He later entered Creighton University, from which he received the degree of A. B. in 1908; A. M., 1909; and LL. B. in 1913. He has been a member of the law firm of Kennedy, Holland, DeLacey, and Horan, and a member of the firm of Sears, Horan and Shaw; and is now attorney for the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association, and the United Benefit Life Insurance Company.
He married Blanche A. Coffman, formerly a teacher in Central High School, at Omaha, June 24, 1916. There
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are three children, Philip E., born July 15, 1918; William born July 8, 1920, and Kathleen, born June 8, 1922. Mr. Horan is a Catholic and a Democrat. Residence: Omaha.
George Pancost Horn
Born at Tipton, Iowa, June 18, 1859, Geeorge (sic) Pancost Horn came to Nebraska in 1880. He is the son of James Clark Horn and Mary (Filson) Horn. His father, who was a farmer, was born at Somerset, Pennsylvania, January 24, 1817, and died at Tipton, March 15, 1884; he served as an elder in the Methodist Church at Tipton for many years; his ancestry was Scotch. His mother, who was also born at Somerset, Pennsylvania, March 1, 1818, and died at Tipton, September 1, 1876, came to Iowa with her husband in the early history of the state.
Mr. Horn attended the Tipton public schools. He has been a farmer near St. Edward, Nebraska, for many years and is now retired. He is a member of the Nebraskana Society, was Republican Central Committeeman for 16 years, and served as constable for 28 years. He has always been interested in fine stock.
On September 26, 1883, he was married to Mary Ellen Shaffer at St. Edward. Mrs. Horn is the daughter of Daniel A. and Letticia Margaret (Kennedy) Shaffer. She came with her parents to Boone County in 1879. Mr. Shaffer was born near Canton, Ohio, in 1839, and died at St. Edward, April 9, 1918. Mrs. Shaffer was born in 1846 near South Bend, Indiana. Mrs. Horn, who was born at Lexington, Illinois, March 20, 1864, is descended from the royal family of Scotland and Revolutionary ancestors. She holds membership in the Federated Woman's Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution at St. Edward.
To this marriage the following children were born, Homer Noble, August 31, 1885, who married Lillian Johnson; Robert Walter, July 14, 1888, who married Gertrude Kane; James Daniel, December 3, 1893, who married Marie Louise Beza; Edith Marguerite, December 9, 1897, who married Rank Ernest Poole; Erma Dale, January 3, 1902, who married Glenn Jennings Ronk; and Arnold Louis, September 30, 1907, who married Heraldine Laurent. The three younger children were graduated from St. Edward High School. Residence: St. Edward.
Matthaus Henry Horn
Matthaus Henry Horn, physician and surgeon, was born at Westerbergen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, January 27, 1871. His father, Nickolaus Friedrich Horn was born in Westerbergen, August 14, 1841 and died there August 12, 1884. He was a farmer whose ancestors had lived on the Island of Fehmarn for several generations. His wife, Anna Christina Mueller, was born in Burg, Schleswig, October 26, 1841, and died at Westerbergen, in January, 1917.
Upon his graduation from German Folk School in 1886, Matthaus Henry Horn entered the Kansas State Agricultural College, but did not graduate. He attended the Medical College of the University of Kansas at Rosedale and Washburn College at Topeka (these schools were merged in 1900), and received his medical degree in 1900. From that time until 1918 he practiced at Morrowville, Kansas.
In August, 1917, Dr. Horn entered the Medical Reserve Corps as a first lieutenant. On April 2, 1918, he was taken into active service, and received his honorable discharge on October 31, 1919. He was promoted to the rank of captain in the Reserves in December 1919, which rank he still holds. He is a member of the American Legion.
His marriage to Mary Maude Smith was solemnized at Morroville, her birthplace on November 29, 1905. Mrs. Horn, who was born May 4, 1876, is German on the maternal side and English and German on the paternal side. There is one daughter, Maude Hildreth, born February 19, 1907. She is a graduate of Bethany High School and Cotner College, and is a school teacher.
Dr. Horn is a Republican. He is a Scottish Rite Mason and member of the Shrine and Eastern Star, as well as the Odd Fellows. His religious affiliation is with the Bethany Church of Christ. He is a member of the Nebraskana Society, and his hobby is horiculture and gardening. Residence: Lincoln.
Lulu Horne
Lulu Horne, city librarian in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, was born at Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of William Henry and Ellen Alzora (Titus) Horne. Her father, who was born at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and died at Lincoln, October 7, 1907, was a farmer, banker, and ice and coal dealer; he was of Scotch descent. Her mother was born in Michigan and died at Lincoln, March 20, 1892; her ancestors were early English settlers of New York.
Miss Horne attended the public schools of Lancaster County. She was awarded the A. B. degree at the Nebraska Wesleyan University, and later was a student at the University of Nebraska and the University of Chicago. She was elected to membership in Phi Kappa Psi. In 1900 she was employed as an assistant in the Lincoln City Library, was made acting librarian, April 1910, and was elected librarian in September 1910. She is still employed in that capacity.
She is a member of the American Library Association, the Nebraska Library Association, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Business and Professional Women's Club, the Lincoln Automobile Club, the Social Welfare Society, Red Cross, and the Altrusa Club. She has been prominent in educational and welfare activities in Lancaster County for the past 30 years. She is a member of the Young Women's Christian Association and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her social and educational organizations include the American Association of University Women, University Club, and the Thursday Evening Club. Her political affiliation is with the Republican party. Residence: Lincoln.
Ralph Lester Horst
One of Nebraska's most distinguished citizens is Ralph Lester Horst, educator and chemist. He was born at Osceola, Nebraska, August 1, 1896, the son of George and Amalia Margaret (Buchta) Horst. His father, who was born at Green Bay, Wisconsin, May 13, 1854, and died at Osceola, Nebraska, January 3, 1908, was a teacher, farmer, and county superintendent of schools. He served in the Nebraska legislature for three terms. His German parents came to this country in 1851.
Amalia (Buchta) Horst, his mother, was born at Carpenter, Illinois, August 26, 1869. She was president of the Farm Woman's Club in 1929, is a member of Rebekah Lodge Number 88, and holds membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Auxiliary. Her German ancestors came to this country in 1839, and her father was in the gold rush of 1849, traveling in a covered wagon from St. Louis, Missouri, to California.
Mr. Horst attended rural schools in Polk County, was graduated from the high school at Osceola, Nebraska, in 1914, received the A. B. degree at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1918, and was awarded the Master of Science degree at the University of Illinois, in 1922. He was a member of the Henderson Club and the Chemistry Club at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
His career in the field of chemistry is as follows: chemistry assistant at Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1918; chemist in the meat inspection department, United States Department of Agriculture, 1918-19-20, at Washigton (sic), D. C.; chemistry teacher in the high school at Mendota, Illinois, 1919-20; chemistry teacher at the
