Sent by Donna Lane, Wanda McConnell, John Triplett, Violet Watkins.
William Miner Hiatt was born Sept. 3, 1863 at Boulder, Colo. He moved to Iowa with his parents, where he lived until he was 19 years of age. At that time they moved to Nuckolls County, Nebraska, where he resided practically ever since.
When he was 23 years of age he was married on Feb 5, 1887 to Harriet Luella Jay, daughter of James and Esther Jay of Angus, Nebr. Years of happiness followed until the death of his wife Dec 10, 1916. To this union were born 11 children six sons, James E and George M of Denver, Colo; John A of North Platte and Irvin, Vern and Glenn of Bostwick' and five daughter, Ethel Simms of Alma, May Anderson of Superior; Bertha Wehrly of Guide Rock; Linnie McDowell of Trenton, Neb. and Veda McClaskey of Seattle Wash.
His wife was also made happy by the devotion of 34 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Besides these he leaves to mourn his departure two sisters Mrs, Lillie
Zeigler and Mrs. Susan Biddle, both of North Platte' and two brothers, Levi
Hiatt of Fairbury and Ollie Hiatt of Oklahoma.
He died Tuesday, May 7 at the home of his duaghter, Mrs. Andrew Anderson
having attained the age of 71 years, 4 months and 4 days. His illness was of
short duration. He was seized with a paralytic stroke on the Friday preceding his death.
His family life was the dearest thing to him and it was a common sight to see his loved one gathered around him while he played the violin. He was
particularly fond of the children and spent many hours caring for and amusing
the younger ones.
Shortly after his marriage he joined the U.B. church. He always had a
keen interest in community affairs.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o'clock in the United
Presbyterian church, the Rev. John Haupt officiating. Burial will be in the
family plot at Nelson.
Son of James Jay & Esther Evans. Sent by Wanda McConnell, Donna Land and
John Triplett.
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Wymore Man Dies in Crash on Dodge St.
A Wymore, Neb man died Tuesday night in a hospital about two hours after he
was injured in a two-car collision at Ninetieth and Dodge St.
The dead man, Walter Biddle, 69, suffered head injuries.
His wife, Margaret, 67, is in serious condition in County Hospital with
possible head injuries.
Their daughter Marvel Biddle, 43, was in a dazed condition but it was
believed her injuries were minor.
Also taken to County Hospital were the driver of the other car, Leroy
Oberhelman, 24, of Council Bluffs, Iowa and his wife Alice 22. Their injuries
State Safety Patrolman Don Elliott said Mr. Oberhelman was driving east. The
Biddle car, believed to be driven by Mr. Biddle had stopped for the stop sign
and was driving north across Dodge street.
The impact spun the Biddle car almost completely around, throwing Mr and
Mrs Biddle out of the vehicle onto the pavement.
The Oberhelman was driving at a high rate of speed.
All of the accident victims were taken to the hospital in the Ralston
Rescue Squad ambulance.
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