Webster County NE

History of Webster County Nebraska

80 years in Webster County

“80 Years in Webster County: A Compilation of Webster County Chronicles” presents an extensive collection of articles that chronicle the history and life of Webster County, Nebraska, from its early days to the mid-20th century. Authored by Dr. Elmer Alonzo Thomas, this compilation draws from a series of writings initially published in the Red Cloud Commercial Advertiser and the Blue Hill Leader, the county’s prominent newspapers. The book, printed in 1953 by Tribune Graphic Arts in Hastings, Nebraska, spans 148 pages and includes illustrations, portraits, and maps, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the county’s evolution over eight decades.

Biography of Fred S. Watt

Fred S. Watt, born on July 30, 1879, in Webster County, Nebraska, is a prominent figure in Jewell County, serving as cashier of the Lovewell State Bank and pastor of the United Brethren Church. He comes from a family of pioneers, with deep roots in Nebraska farming. After early education and teaching, Wat pursued his ministry training at Moody Bible Institute, becoming a pastor in 1914. He joined the bank in 1915, rising to cashier by 1917. Married to Jennie Snider, they have two children.

Biographical Sketch of Thomas Tweedy

Thomas Tweedy, born on September 12, 1853, in Indiana, moved to Jewell County, Kansas in 1878. After studying law in Red Cloud, Nebraska, and Oswego, Kansas, he was admitted to the bar in Indiana in 1881. He serves as the sole practicing attorney in Burr Oak, where he also attended college at Lancaster, Indiana. Tweedy married Ella M. Story in Burr Oak on September 12, 1882.

Mandeville, Helen Clara – Obituary

Helen Clara Mandeville, 94, of La Grande, passed away on August 16 at a local care center. Born on May 22, 1914, in Blue Hill, Nebraska, she later relocated to California in the mid-1930s and eventually moved to La Grande in 1996. Helen had a passion for rock collecting, garage sales, and sewing. She is survived by her son Kenneth, his wife Sue, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are handled by Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory.