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Note: News article and obituary from the August 30, 1929, edition of the Harlan County Journal: ------------------------- MRS J. E. MYERS CALLED Last Saturday word was received by Alma relatives that Mrs. J. E. Myers, had died at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Ilgen, at Cedar Falls, Iowa, the only surviving sister, to whose home she recently went for a visit. Recently Mrs. Myers underwent a major operation at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Her apparent recovery was marvelous for one of her age, and for the period intervening up to a few days before her death, was spent with her children and near relatives, apparently in comfort and with pleasure. Her sudden death came as a shock to her relatives and friends. Mrs. Myers was a pioneer of Alma and her friends and acquaintances were numbered by the score. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother, with home predominating in her life's desires. She was a friend to all humanity and her passing was a cause for regret by those who knew her most intimately. Obituary Elizabeth T. Schrack was born July 9th, 1856, at Orangeville, Ills. At an early age her father died, after which time she made her home with a sister, Mrs. George Ritzman, at Freeport, Ills., until December 17, 1874, when she was united in marriage to John E. Myers, at Cedarville, Illinois. In 1879 they moved to Nebraska, locating at Alma and built the first part of the present residence, which has been their home since that time. On March 7, 1925, Mr. Myers preceded her in death. Recently she visited her only surviving sister, Mrs. J. C. Ilgen; at Cedar Falls, Iowa, at which home she passed away, August 24, 1929, aged 73 years, 1 month, and 15 days. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Sam Seckman, of Alma; two sons, W. A. Myers of Kansas City, Mo., and Guy W. Myers of Omaha, Nebr.; two grandchildren, Glen G. Dow of Alma and Mrs. Andy Haas of Norton, Kans.; three great grand children; the sister, Mrs. J. C. Ilgen, numerous relatives and a host of friends. After experiencing the disadvantages of the pioneer, Mrs. Myers lived to enjoy many of the modern privileges of life and while these interested her, her greatest satisfaction was her contact with her friends and neighbors. She worshipped with the Alma Christian church faithfully for over thirty years. This year she was the President of the Women's Relief Corp of Alma. She was the last residing in Alma, of the settlers that were here when she came to the city. Funeral services was conducted from the Christian church, Monday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Bourne. The floral tribute spoke highly of the position she held in the hearts of our people. Burial was made in the Alma cemetery. -------------------------
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