Although his official name was Josiah Stephen, to many he was known as "Joseph" and he was called "Cy" by family members.

"His parents sent "Cy" (Josiah Stephen) to school at Fairfield College in Fairfield, Nebraska. He was the only one they sent to college" (he came from a family of 12 siblings). Source: Hats Off to the Hyatts, page 8.

"The wedding of Miss Grace Guy Thompson and Mr. Hyatt of the land commissioner's office, is announced to take place June 22." Source: The Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska), Sunday Morning, 12 June 1898, page 10.

Grace E. Guy (22) and Joe S. Hyatt (30) were married on 22 June 1898 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

"Miss Grace Guy Thompson and J. S. Hyatt were quietly married at the bride's home on Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles Finch at 4 o'clock. the house was decorated with palms and roses. After the ceremony the party sat down to a luncheon. At 6 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Hyatt left for Denver and Manitou. After August 1 they will be at home to their friends at 1808 Cherry street. Mr Hyatt is chief clerk in the state land commissioner's office. Miss Thompson last year was a teacher in the high school having graduated form the state university in 1897." Source: The Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska), Sunday Morning, 26 June 1998, page 10.

"Uncle Cy lived in Lincoln and worked ten years each for the Lincoln Star and Lincoln Journal. He was advertising mana­ger. He walked ten miles a day to his job. He thought it was good for his health. He died at age 47 of kidney disease." Source: Hats Off to the Hyatts, page 10.

Joseph Hyatt, Well Known Newspaper Man, Dies at Home

A prominent newspaper man and resident of Lincoln for many years, Joseph S. Hyatt, died this morning at 1:45 o'clock at his home, 1611 Poplar street. Mr. Hyatt was 46 years of age.

Death came suddenly. Although Mr. Hyatt had been in failing health for some time, his illness was not regarded as serious until Thursday. His condition became critical yesterday afternoon, and although he made frequent rallies, all hope of recovery was given up at midnight.

Mr. Hyatt began his newspaper career in this city about twenty years ago. He was advertising manager for "The Wealth-Maker," the official organ of the populist party, at the time that political organization was in the hey-day of its power. This paper, published at Lincoln was later changed to the Nebraska Independent.

A populist in politics himself, although he later became a democrat, Mr. Hyatt was employed four years in the office of the commissioner of public lands and buildings, serving under the late Commissioner J. Wolfe, familiarly known as "Uncle Jake" Wolfe.

When The Lincoln Daily Star was established in 1902, he allied himself with the new newspaper, becoming advertising manager of The Star. In this capacity he served until 1910. He then moved to Broken Bow, but soon returned to Lincoln. After his return and up to the time of his death, he was connected with the State Journal as an advertising solicitor.

Surviving Mr. Hyatt are a widow and four children, Mrs. Grace Hyatt, the widow; Josephine, aged 15 years; Guy, aged 11 years; John, aged 9 years; and George, aged 4 years.

The funeral will be held at 4 o'clock. Rev. Arthur L. Weatherly will deliver the funeral sermon. Interment will be in Wyuka. Source: The Lincoln Daily Star (Lincoln, Nebraska), Saturday, 30 May 1914, page 6.
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Two hundred business associates and friends gathered at the home of Joseph S. Hyatt at 1611 Poplar street yesterday afternoon to pay their last respects to the man who had been their friend for many years. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. A. L. Weatherly. Miss Lillian Eiche presided with the cello, with Miss Spencer at the piano. Four brothers of the deceased and two brother-in-laws, all of Ansley, acted as pallbearers. They were: E. B. Hyatt, J. A. Hyatt, J. C. Hyatt, W. P. Hyatt, E. A. Marsh and George Chipp. Interment was made in Wyuka century. Source: The Lincoln Daily Star (Lincoln, Nebraska), Monday Evening, 01 June 1914, page 2.