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on a train near Needles, California, en route from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Obituary -- The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, Saturday, 5 MAY 1923, p.5 (Newspapers.com):

Alice L. Heagler Dies On a Train Near Needles, Cal.

Harry Heagler, of Cooksville, received word Friday evening of the death of his sister, Alice L. Heagler, dissolution occurring on a train near The Needles, Cal., as she was returning from Los Angeles, where she had spent the winter. Miss Heagler had been in failing health for two years and had rapidly became (sic) worse the past month, so was returning home on the advice of her physician.

She was born in Martin Township south of Colfax on Oct. 25, 1863, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Heagler, deceased. Since 1900 she has lived in Chicago until about four years ago, and has spent the winters in California. She is survived by three brothers, Harry and Ed of Cooksville and Frank of Colfax. The funeral announcemnent will be made later.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Wm. McClure Dies After Short Illness

William McClure died at his home in Blue Hill last Thursday evening after an illness of only two days. Previous to Tuesday morning he was apparently in good health, but suffered a stroke of apoplexy, from which he could not recover. While not one of the earliest settlers, Mr. McClure was the oldest resident of the village.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Blue Hill M.E. church, with the pastor, Rev. R.H. Carr in charge, assisted by J.A. Leming. A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Griffith, Mrs. Ed Schwentker and L.A. Heath, sang accompanied by Miss Arlyne Schwentker at the piano. Six nephews acted as pallbearers. They were Clark McClure, Hugh McClure, and Fred McClure of Kearney; John McClure of Alexandria; Thomas McClure of Hansen, and Ed McClure of Lawrence. Burial was in the Blue Hill Cemetery.

William Montgomery McClure, son of James McClure and Eliza Montgomery, was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland, on August 15, 1848, and died at his home in Blue Hill on November 3, 1938, at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 18 days.

At the age of 19 he came to America. His parents and three brothers came later and all lived at Dansville, New York until 1876, when they migrated farther west to McLean county, Illinois

He was married to Lida Rose Heagler at Bloomington, Illinois, on December 26, 1878. To this union three children were born, James of Blue Hill, Charles of Colorado Springs, Colo., and one son died in infancy. They came to the Blue Hill community in 1884 and resided on the farm 3 miles west of town. Mrs. McClure died on June 2, 1890.

On April 22, 1891, he married Henrietta McDonald of Roseland. To this second union one son, Donald was born. He preceded his father in death on September 24, 1934. The deceased is survived by his devoted wife and the two sons above mentioned, three grandsons, five granddaughters and three great granddaughters, other relatives and a host of loyal neighbors and friends whose friendship he prized greatly.

Mr. McClure was baptized and entered into the Presbyterian faith in early childhood in his native land. He later was a member of the Presbyterian church at Dansville, New York and after moving to Blue Hill, was a trustee of the local Presbyterian church until the time of dissolution several years ago. He was the type of individual who as a pioneer settler brought from the east that high type of citizenship that has helped to mound our communities as to the religious and educational advantages we enjoy today. His friendship was prized by those who knew him even as he prized his friends.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Victor McClure of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Johnson and daughter Marno of Benkleman; Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClure of Riverdale; Mr. and Mrs. Clark McClure, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McClure and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Snowden of Kearney; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McClure of Doniphan; Mr. and Mrs. John McClure of Alexandria; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Zimmerman of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Ed McClure and son of Lawrence; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith of Red Cloud; Mrs. Anna McClure and daughter, June of Milligan.

Blue Hill Leader 11 Nov 1938 Front Page &

Blue Hill Leader 28 Sep 1967 Front Page.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

R. James McClure Obituary

Robert James McClure, son of William M. and Lida Rose Heagler McClure, was born on January 5, 1880, in McLean County, Ill.

He came with his father to Nebraska in 1884 and they lived on the family farm three miles west and one half mile south of Blue Hill.

His early schooling was secured in the Cloverton School, and he later attended the Grand Island Business School.

He was married to Laura Belle Burroughs on September 23, 1908. He and his bride moved onto a farm near Gibbon immediately after their marriage, and in 1914 moved to a farm four miles west of Blue Hill which has since been the family home.

Four children were born to them. They are Mrs. Norman Johnson of Blue Hill, Mrs. Fred Van Boening of Bladen, Victor of Beatrice, and Glenn of Grand Island.

Mr. McClure had been a member of the Methodist Church in Blue Hill since 1927. Here he had taught Sunday School for nine years, and had been church treasurer for many years.

He was a charter member and served for many years as a director of the Blue Hill Farmers Elevator Board. He served for thirty years on the Cloverton School Board, and was a member of the Webster County selective Service Board during World War II.

Death came to Mr. McClure at the Colonial Terrece Nursing Home in Blue Hill on September 21, 1967. He had reached the age of 87 years, 8 months and 16 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a half brother, Donald; and by his wife in 1962.

He leaves to mourn his passing his four children; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; his brother, Charles of Colorado Springs, Colo., and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services for Mr. McClure were held Monday, Sept. 25, at the Blue Hill Methodist church with the Rev. Homer Clements officiating. Mrs. Ralph Baird was organist for the services and accompanied …………………….

Blue Hill Leader 28 Sep 1967 Front Page.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com)

Laura Belle Burroughs, daughter of William Dean and Mary Ellen Burroughs, was born September 12, 1887, near Juniata, Nebr. She departed this life October 13, 1962, following a lingering illness.

She attended school near Hansen. In her early childhood, she became a member of the Presbyterian Church in Hansen.

She was married to James McClure on September 23, 1908, at Hastings. To this union were born four children. They made their home for six years on a farm northwest of Gibbon, in 1914, they moved to the present home where they have lived for the past 48 years.

She transferred her membership from the Hansen Presbyterian Church to the Bladen Methodist Church and some years later to the Blue Hill Methodist Church of which she was a member.

She was superintendent and organist in the Cloverton Sunday school and was sent by the American Sunday School Missionary Society to conduct as superintendent the Baton Sunday School for several years.

She read her Bible daily but was unable to attend church the past five years because of her affliction. She carried on a wide correspondence for years that brought her many friends.

James and Laura McClure were privileged to celebrate the Golden wedding anniversary in 1958.

Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband James of Blue Hill; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Johnson of Blue Hill and Mrs. Fredrick Van Boening of Bladen; two sons, Glen of Grand Island and Victor of Hebron; two brothers; Jesse A. Burroughs of Hastings, Roy B. Burroughs of San Diego, Calif.; eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Blue Hill Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 15 the Rev. Norman Bloom officiated. He was assisted by the Rev. J. Frank Barteson. Miss Betty Karr sang “Asleep in Jesus,” and “Beyond the Sunset.” She was accompanied by Mrs. Norris Augustin.

Pallbearers were Earl Mattack, Ray Jones, Earl Churchill, Gus Schulz, August Krueger and Carrol Turner. Burial was in the Blue Hill cemetery.

Blue Hill Leader 18 Oct 1962 Front Page.