ALLEN, MERTON DAVID — It was with profound regret that the community learned early Sunday morning of the sudden passing of M. D. Allen, honored citizen and agent of the Burlington here for twenty-five years. His familiar figure at his place of duty and among friends will be sadly missed. His folks are conscious of vacancy in the home, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended.
Merton David Allen was born November 19, 1878, on a farm near Shickley, Neb. here he grew to young manhood. He left the farm in 1899 to take up his chosen profession, that of telegraphy and in 1900 he began working at telegraphy, learning in the Northwestern and Burlington depots at Geneva under Agents E. F. Elmore and W. L. Weed.
October 20, 1903, he was joined in holy matrimony with Agnes Mozee at Geneva, Neb. to this union two children, Gladys and Mildred, were born.
Mr. Allen, with his wife, established a home at Morrowville, Kas., where Mr. Allen was Burlington agent and where they resided two years. They then removed to Ohiowa, where Mr. Allen had resided for twenty-five years, working for the Burlington, always being closely identified with the growth and development of the town.
During these years spent in Ohiowa his pride and affection centered in the interest of his home and strong ties of friendship were welded during his active and busy life.
A jovial disposition was one of his characteristics and because of this fact, many loved to associate with him, either in business or social life. In the shaping of the destinies of the town of Ohiowa, he has left a lasting imprint.
Nine years ago, his health failed and he went several places for physical restoration. A complete cure was impossible. Although he knew the fight was futile, with a spirit akin to heroism, he bore with patience his affliction to the last; having long since reconciled himself to the fact that eventually death would come to relieve him. During these nine years of illness his one thought was that of his wife and her provision for after the grim reaper had claimed him.
He suffered three paralytic strokes. The third stroke came June 13 and he never completely rallied. The week preceding the final stroke he was enjoying a vacation from his duties. His mother, Mrs. I .E. Allen of Geneva, spent this week with him at Omaha. A rest was prescribed him, and the time he spent mostly in his own home.
Saturday evening, July 18, he was on the porch of his home, enjoying the fellowship of friends. He excused himself, stating he was not well, and went in the house to lie down, shortly after he grew worse. There was a few moments of struggle, and he expired at 10:34 p. m., having attained the age of 53 years, 7 months, and 27 days.
M. D. Allen was known throughout the entire community. He at one time served as a member of this town and the school board. He was a member of the Woodman and Masonic lodges, being worshipful master of the Ohiowa masonic lodge at his death.
The conduct of his life was such that he won the friendship of everyone and was universally loved for his gentle manners. He will be remembered among his friends as one with whom it was good to associate.
He is survived by his beloved wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Stewart of Western and Miss Mildred of Lincoln, two grandchildren and a dear mother, Mrs. I. E. Allen of Geneva, to whom he was much devoted, five sisters and one brother, Miss Emma Allen of Geneva, Mrs. Elizabeth Andres of Sioux City, Ia., Mrs. Ella Klein of Geneva, Mrs. Faye Coon of Omaha, Mrs. Ethel Ruziicka of Plainview and E. J. Allen of Woodburn Ore., who returned home a few days ago after being in Nebraska for a visit. His friends who mourn his passing are unnumbered.
Short services were held from the family home at 2 Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30, Rev. A. M. Dixon, pastor of this charge, officiated. The body was taken to the Geneva cemetery for burial.
The Masonic order, of which he was a member, was in charge of the services performing a beautiful ritualistic service at the cemetery. Masonic brothers from neighboring towns taking part.
Sorrowing friends filled the church to capacity in respect to their friend and his family. Floral tributes decked the entire church, alter, the last token of friendship bestowed on their esteemed brother and comrade.
Source: The Nebraska Signal July 21, 1932.
Merton David Allen was born November 19, 1878, on a farm near Shickley, Neb. here he grew to young manhood. He left the farm in 1899 to take up his chosen profession, that of telegraphy and in 1900 he began working at telegraphy, learning in the Northwestern and Burlington depots at Geneva under Agents E. F. Elmore and W. L. Weed.
October 20, 1903, he was joined in holy matrimony with Agnes Mozee at Geneva, Neb. to this union two children, Gladys and Mildred, were born.
Mr. Allen, with his wife, established a home at Morrowville, Kas., where Mr. Allen was Burlington agent and where they resided two years. They then removed to Ohiowa, where Mr. Allen had resided for twenty-five years, working for the Burlington, always being closely identified with the growth and development of the town.
During these years spent in Ohiowa his pride and affection centered in the interest of his home and strong ties of friendship were welded during his active and busy life.
A jovial disposition was one of his characteristics and because of this fact, many loved to associate with him, either in business or social life. In the shaping of the destinies of the town of Ohiowa, he has left a lasting imprint.
Nine years ago, his health failed and he went several places for physical restoration. A complete cure was impossible. Although he knew the fight was futile, with a spirit akin to heroism, he bore with patience his affliction to the last; having long since reconciled himself to the fact that eventually death would come to relieve him. During these nine years of illness his one thought was that of his wife and her provision for after the grim reaper had claimed him.
He suffered three paralytic strokes. The third stroke came June 13 and he never completely rallied. The week preceding the final stroke he was enjoying a vacation from his duties. His mother, Mrs. I .E. Allen of Geneva, spent this week with him at Omaha. A rest was prescribed him, and the time he spent mostly in his own home.
Saturday evening, July 18, he was on the porch of his home, enjoying the fellowship of friends. He excused himself, stating he was not well, and went in the house to lie down, shortly after he grew worse. There was a few moments of struggle, and he expired at 10:34 p. m., having attained the age of 53 years, 7 months, and 27 days.
M. D. Allen was known throughout the entire community. He at one time served as a member of this town and the school board. He was a member of the Woodman and Masonic lodges, being worshipful master of the Ohiowa masonic lodge at his death.
The conduct of his life was such that he won the friendship of everyone and was universally loved for his gentle manners. He will be remembered among his friends as one with whom it was good to associate.
He is survived by his beloved wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Stewart of Western and Miss Mildred of Lincoln, two grandchildren and a dear mother, Mrs. I. E. Allen of Geneva, to whom he was much devoted, five sisters and one brother, Miss Emma Allen of Geneva, Mrs. Elizabeth Andres of Sioux City, Ia., Mrs. Ella Klein of Geneva, Mrs. Faye Coon of Omaha, Mrs. Ethel Ruziicka of Plainview and E. J. Allen of Woodburn Ore., who returned home a few days ago after being in Nebraska for a visit. His friends who mourn his passing are unnumbered.
Short services were held from the family home at 2 Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30, Rev. A. M. Dixon, pastor of this charge, officiated. The body was taken to the Geneva cemetery for burial.
The Masonic order, of which he was a member, was in charge of the services performing a beautiful ritualistic service at the cemetery. Masonic brothers from neighboring towns taking part.
Sorrowing friends filled the church to capacity in respect to their friend and his family. Floral tributes decked the entire church, alter, the last token of friendship bestowed on their esteemed brother and comrade.
Source: The Nebraska Signal July 21, 1932.
ALLEN, MERTON DAVID — It was with profound regret that the community learned early Sunday morning of the sudden passing of M. D. Allen, honored citizen and agent of the Burlington here for twenty-five years. His familiar figure at his place of duty and among friends will be sadly missed. His folks are conscious of vacancy in the home, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended.
Merton David Allen was born November 19, 1878, on a farm near Shickley, Neb. here he grew to young manhood. He left the farm in 1899 to take up his chosen profession, that of telegraphy and in 1900 he began working at telegraphy, learning in the Northwestern and Burlington depots at Geneva under Agents E. F. Elmore and W. L. Weed.
October 20, 1903, he was joined in holy matrimony with Agnes Mozee at Geneva, Neb. to this union two children, Gladys and Mildred, were born.
Mr. Allen, with his wife, established a home at Morrowville, Kas., where Mr. Allen was Burlington agent and where they resided two years. They then removed to Ohiowa, where Mr. Allen had resided for twenty-five years, working for the Burlington, always being closely identified with the growth and development of the town.
During these years spent in Ohiowa his pride and affection centered in the interest of his home and strong ties of friendship were welded during his active and busy life.
A jovial disposition was one of his characteristics and because of this fact, many loved to associate with him, either in business or social life. In the shaping of the destinies of the town of Ohiowa, he has left a lasting imprint.
Nine years ago, his health failed and he went several places for physical restoration. A complete cure was impossible. Although he knew the fight was futile, with a spirit akin to heroism, he bore with patience his affliction to the last; having long since reconciled himself to the fact that eventually death would come to relieve him. During these nine years of illness his one thought was that of his wife and her provision for after the grim reaper had claimed him.
He suffered three paralytic strokes. The third stroke came June 13 and he never completely rallied. The week preceding the final stroke he was enjoying a vacation from his duties. His mother, Mrs. I .E. Allen of Geneva, spent this week with him at Omaha. A rest was prescribed him, and the time he spent mostly in his own home.
Saturday evening, July 18, he was on the porch of his home, enjoying the fellowship of friends. He excused himself, stating he was not well, and went in the house to lie down, shortly after he grew worse. There was a few moments of struggle, and he expired at 10:34 p. m., having attained the age of 53 years, 7 months, and 27 days.
M. D. Allen was known throughout the entire community. He at one time served as a member of this town and the school board. He was a member of the Woodman and Masonic lodges, being worshipful master of the Ohiowa masonic lodge at his death.
The conduct of his life was such that he won the friendship of everyone and was universally loved for his gentle manners. He will be remembered among his friends as one with whom it was good to associate.
He is survived by his beloved wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Stewart of Western and Miss Mildred of Lincoln, two grandchildren and a dear mother, Mrs. I. E. Allen of Geneva, to whom he was much devoted, five sisters and one brother, Miss Emma Allen of Geneva, Mrs. Elizabeth Andres of Sioux City, Ia., Mrs. Ella Klein of Geneva, Mrs. Faye Coon of Omaha, Mrs. Ethel Ruziicka of Plainview and E. J. Allen of Woodburn Ore., who returned home a few days ago after being in Nebraska for a visit. His friends who mourn his passing are unnumbered.
Short services were held from the family home at 2 Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30, Rev. A. M. Dixon, pastor of this charge, officiated. The body was taken to the Geneva cemetery for burial.
The Masonic order, of which he was a member, was in charge of the services performing a beautiful ritualistic service at the cemetery. Masonic brothers from neighboring towns taking part.
Sorrowing friends filled the church to capacity in respect to their friend and his family. Floral tributes decked the entire church, alter, the last token of friendship bestowed on their esteemed brother and comrade.
Source: The Nebraska Signal July 21, 1932.
Merton David Allen was born November 19, 1878, on a farm near Shickley, Neb. here he grew to young manhood. He left the farm in 1899 to take up his chosen profession, that of telegraphy and in 1900 he began working at telegraphy, learning in the Northwestern and Burlington depots at Geneva under Agents E. F. Elmore and W. L. Weed.
October 20, 1903, he was joined in holy matrimony with Agnes Mozee at Geneva, Neb. to this union two children, Gladys and Mildred, were born.
Mr. Allen, with his wife, established a home at Morrowville, Kas., where Mr. Allen was Burlington agent and where they resided two years. They then removed to Ohiowa, where Mr. Allen had resided for twenty-five years, working for the Burlington, always being closely identified with the growth and development of the town.
During these years spent in Ohiowa his pride and affection centered in the interest of his home and strong ties of friendship were welded during his active and busy life.
A jovial disposition was one of his characteristics and because of this fact, many loved to associate with him, either in business or social life. In the shaping of the destinies of the town of Ohiowa, he has left a lasting imprint.
Nine years ago, his health failed and he went several places for physical restoration. A complete cure was impossible. Although he knew the fight was futile, with a spirit akin to heroism, he bore with patience his affliction to the last; having long since reconciled himself to the fact that eventually death would come to relieve him. During these nine years of illness his one thought was that of his wife and her provision for after the grim reaper had claimed him.
He suffered three paralytic strokes. The third stroke came June 13 and he never completely rallied. The week preceding the final stroke he was enjoying a vacation from his duties. His mother, Mrs. I .E. Allen of Geneva, spent this week with him at Omaha. A rest was prescribed him, and the time he spent mostly in his own home.
Saturday evening, July 18, he was on the porch of his home, enjoying the fellowship of friends. He excused himself, stating he was not well, and went in the house to lie down, shortly after he grew worse. There was a few moments of struggle, and he expired at 10:34 p. m., having attained the age of 53 years, 7 months, and 27 days.
M. D. Allen was known throughout the entire community. He at one time served as a member of this town and the school board. He was a member of the Woodman and Masonic lodges, being worshipful master of the Ohiowa masonic lodge at his death.
The conduct of his life was such that he won the friendship of everyone and was universally loved for his gentle manners. He will be remembered among his friends as one with whom it was good to associate.
He is survived by his beloved wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Stewart of Western and Miss Mildred of Lincoln, two grandchildren and a dear mother, Mrs. I. E. Allen of Geneva, to whom he was much devoted, five sisters and one brother, Miss Emma Allen of Geneva, Mrs. Elizabeth Andres of Sioux City, Ia., Mrs. Ella Klein of Geneva, Mrs. Faye Coon of Omaha, Mrs. Ethel Ruziicka of Plainview and E. J. Allen of Woodburn Ore., who returned home a few days ago after being in Nebraska for a visit. His friends who mourn his passing are unnumbered.
Short services were held from the family home at 2 Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30, Rev. A. M. Dixon, pastor of this charge, officiated. The body was taken to the Geneva cemetery for burial.
The Masonic order, of which he was a member, was in charge of the services performing a beautiful ritualistic service at the cemetery. Masonic brothers from neighboring towns taking part.
Sorrowing friends filled the church to capacity in respect to their friend and his family. Floral tributes decked the entire church, alter, the last token of friendship bestowed on their esteemed brother and comrade.
Source: The Nebraska Signal July 21, 1932.
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