Lucinda J. DeMott was born near Carrollton, Green county (sic), Ill., December 25, 1848, and died at Edgar, Nebraska, December 1, 1923, aged 74 years, 11 months and 6 days.
She moved with her parents to Christian county (sic), Illinois in early childhood; her mother died when she was but 8 years old and her father when she was only 15 years old.
When she was 18 years old she joined the Methodist church but later transferred her membership to the Cumberland Presbyterian church (sic) in Macon county (sic), Illinois of which her brother Mc DeMott was the pastor.
She was married to Mr. J. W. Cottle August 17, 1871, to them were born four sons and one daughter, one son died in infancy.
After living ten years in Macon county (sic) Illinois they decided to move west and in November 1881, they came to Edgar, Nebraska and settled on the farm north east of town where they lived for many years then moved into town where they made their home untid (sic) the death.
Mr Cottle departed this life May 13, 1912; since then Mrs Cottle has lived in her own home or with her son, Charles.
They united with the Edgar Presbyterian church (sic) in 1882 under the pastorate of Rev A. B. Byram. Mr Cottle was for many years an Elder of the church and had served in other capacities and was able assisted in his church work by his able and faithful wife. The deceased has been a faithful and loyal attendent (sic) of this church for over 40 years.
She leaves to mourn her departure three sons, Attorney Lewis E. Cottle of Gering, Charles G. of Edgar and Harve J. of Lincoln and Howard Cottle of Nelson and Mrs Beulah Schlichtman of Edgar.
Ter (sic) children were with her in her last sickness until the end came.
Mr and Mrs Cottle were among the pioneer residents of this vicinity having settled on the fam north east of town about two miles, in the fall of 1881, where they resided for many years then moved into t (sic) own where they lived till death.
Mr Cottle died in May 1912, and then Mrs Cottle remained in the same home until her health declined and it was thought unsafe to be left alone, then she moved in with her son Charles and lived for several years; this fall she decided to live by herself and rented the south rooms of the Methodist parsonage moving in about the last of September when she lived in her last sickness.
She enjoyed the use of her faculties until the very last; she provided for every detail of her business and had it so arranged that it can be settled with but little cost and in a short time.
The day before the end came she called in her pastor, Rev W. C. Brewer and Rev Boyers of the Methodist church and a service was held. After prayer was offered by both men, she began to sing "Nearer My God to Thee." the rest joined in the song and one verse was sung when she said, "Now you know the plans, just carry them out as I suggested." She had set her house in order and as the end came without a struggle she departed to be with God.
The funeral was conducted from the Presbyterian church according to her arrangements. The 23 Psalm was read and Psalms 116:7 was the text chosen from which the pastor preached.
The music was furnished by the church mixed quartet and male quarete (sic). "Lead Kindly Light". The Far Away Home of the Soul, and God Be With You Till We Meed Again," were sang by the mixed quartet and "Meet Me There" by the male quartete (sic). At 2:30 p.m. the church was filled with friends who had come to pay the last tribute of respect to one they esteemed so highly.
This community has lost, in her leath,(sic0 a noble character the church loyal and faitthful (sic) member, and *ho (sic) children, a kind and loving mother; but we bow to the will of the Great Master and take up the work of life with a sad heart but thankful for such a life.,
Lucinda J. DeMott was born near Carrollton, Green county (sic), Ill., December 25, 1848, and died at Edgar, Nebraska, December 1, 1923, aged 74 years, 11 months and 6 days.
She moved with her parents to Christian county (sic), Illinois in early childhood; her mother died when she was but 8 years old and her father when she was only 15 years old.
When she was 18 years old she joined the Methodist church but later transferred her membership to the Cumberland Presbyterian church (sic) in Macon county (sic), Illinois of which her brother Mc DeMott was the pastor.
She was married to Mr. J. W. Cottle August 17, 1871, to them were born four sons and one daughter, one son died in infancy.
After living ten years in Macon county (sic) Illinois they decided to move west and in November 1881, they came to Edgar, Nebraska and settled on the farm north east of town where they lived for many years then moved into town where they made their home untid (sic) the death.
Mr Cottle departed this life May 13, 1912; since then Mrs Cottle has lived in her own home or with her son, Charles.
They united with the Edgar Presbyterian church (sic) in 1882 under the pastorate of Rev A. B. Byram. Mr Cottle was for many years an Elder of the church and had served in other capacities and was able assisted in his church work by his able and faithful wife. The deceased has been a faithful and loyal attendent (sic) of this church for over 40 years.
She leaves to mourn her departure three sons, Attorney Lewis E. Cottle of Gering, Charles G. of Edgar and Harve J. of Lincoln and Howard Cottle of Nelson and Mrs Beulah Schlichtman of Edgar.
Ter (sic) children were with her in her last sickness until the end came.
Mr and Mrs Cottle were among the pioneer residents of this vicinity having settled on the fam north east of town about two miles, in the fall of 1881, where they resided for many years then moved into t (sic) own where they lived till death.
Mr Cottle died in May 1912, and then Mrs Cottle remained in the same home until her health declined and it was thought unsafe to be left alone, then she moved in with her son Charles and lived for several years; this fall she decided to live by herself and rented the south rooms of the Methodist parsonage moving in about the last of September when she lived in her last sickness.
She enjoyed the use of her faculties until the very last; she provided for every detail of her business and had it so arranged that it can be settled with but little cost and in a short time.
The day before the end came she called in her pastor, Rev W. C. Brewer and Rev Boyers of the Methodist church and a service was held. After prayer was offered by both men, she began to sing "Nearer My God to Thee." the rest joined in the song and one verse was sung when she said, "Now you know the plans, just carry them out as I suggested." She had set her house in order and as the end came without a struggle she departed to be with God.
The funeral was conducted from the Presbyterian church according to her arrangements. The 23 Psalm was read and Psalms 116:7 was the text chosen from which the pastor preached.
The music was furnished by the church mixed quartet and male quarete (sic). "Lead Kindly Light". The Far Away Home of the Soul, and God Be With You Till We Meed Again," were sang by the mixed quartet and "Meet Me There" by the male quartete (sic). At 2:30 p.m. the church was filled with friends who had come to pay the last tribute of respect to one they esteemed so highly.
This community has lost, in her leath,(sic0 a noble character the church loyal and faitthful (sic) member, and *ho (sic) children, a kind and loving mother; but we bow to the will of the Great Master and take up the work of life with a sad heart but thankful for such a life.,
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