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     Harvey/Harry P. Elmore was born on June 2, 1865 at Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Lilly Mae "Lillie" Garibaldi on November 24, 1891 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁴ Harvey/Harry P. Elmore died before January, 1897; Harvey's wife was a widow when she remarried in 1897.⁴

     George Elias Dillon was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,5,2 He was born on March 20, 1866 at Nebraska City, Otoe Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on May 25, 1941 at York, York Co., Nebraska, at age 75.¹

     Emery Dillon was born on June 30, 1868 at Nebraska City, Otoe Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on August 9, 1869 at Nebraska City, Otoe Co., Nebraska, at age 1.¹

     Stella Meriam Dillon Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2:00 p.m. from the United Methodist Church in Arnold for Mrs. Stella M. Smith, who passed away on Wednesday, February 18 at North Platte, Nebr. Rev. Stanley Schrag officiated at the services. Mrs. Stanley Schrag was the organist. Pallbearers were: Don Smith, Max Smith, Bobbie Smith and Craig Smith. Interment was at the Garfield Cemetery with the Quig Funeral Home in charge of the arrangments. Stella Miriam Smith was born on August 25, 1870 in a log cabin near Nebraska City, Nebraska to Augustine and Angeline Dillon, the second child in a family of five, and departed this life quietly on Wednesday, February 18, 1970 at Linden Manor Rest Home in North Platte, Nebraska at the age of 99 1/2 years. While a yound child she moved west with her family and located in the Garfield neighbohood where her father filed on a tre claim. On November 13, 1889 she was united in marriage to Jacob Smith at Garfield. To this union five children were born: Lyle, Mynor, Bill, Mable and Lloyd, who died in infancy. By the year 1890 her parents had died leaving a 7-year old sister whom she raised. In 1891 she joined the Methodist Church and has been a member ever since, where she was Sunday School Superintendent of Garfield church for many years and taught Sunday School in the Arnold Church for many years after they moved to town in 1916 where her husband died the following year. During World War I she sewed for the Red Cross, which is just an example of how she spent the rest of her life helping people from their birth to their grave and giving physical as well as spirtual adjustments in between. Until nearly one year ago at the age of 98, she lived alone, and managed and cared for her own home in Arnold. She spent the last 11 months at the Linden Manor Rest Home in North Platte. Mrs Smith is survived by her three sons: Lyle of Bakersfield, Calif., Mynor of Arnold & Will of Gillette, Wyo; and one daughter: Mrs. Mable Anderson of Phoenix, Arizona; also nine grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, 1 great- great- grandchild, and other relatives and an unlimited number of friends.² She was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,5 She was born on August 25, 1870 at Nebraska City, Otoe Co., Nebraska.^1,2,6,5 She married Jacob Hannibal Smith, son of Andrew Jackson Smith and Elizabeth Gertrude Ernst, on November 13, 1889 at Garfield, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,2,6 As of November 13, 1889,her married name was Smith. Stella Meriam Dillon died on February 18, 1970 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska, at age 99.^2,6,5

     John Fremont Dillon was born on February 14, 1873 at Beaver Crossing, Seward Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on February 7, 1875 at Beaver Crossing, Seward Co., Nebraska, at age 1.¹

     Zella Emery Josephine Dillon was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,6,2,3 She Mrs. Zella J. Smith, Callaway, died at Broken Bow, Nebraska on Friday, April 18, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Arnold on Sunday, April 20, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. E. N. Littrell officiating. Loretta Atkins sang during the services, accompanied by Mrs. Mynor Smith at the organ. Pall bearers were Don Smith, Bob Smith, Max Smith, Loyal Claudson, Dale Joy and Loren Dillon. Burial was in the Garfield cemetery. As Zella J. Dillon, Mrs. Smith was born at Seward, Nebraska, on November 24, 1875 and died at Broken Bow, Nebraska, on April 18, 1962 at the age of 76 years, four months and 24 days. She was married to Seymore Smith on January 26, 1893, on Garfield Table. Four children were born to this one union. One child and her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith joined the Methodist church early in life and had her membership at Callaway at the time of her death. She was active in the work of the church and community as long as her health permitted, and was a member of W. S. C. S. and the Royal Neighbor lodge. Mrs. Smith is survived by her son, Clark, and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Gordon of Callaway; a daughter, Mrs. Katherine Russel, of North Platte. One sister, Mrs. Stella Smith of Arnold; three grandsons, Mitchell and Roger Gordon and Robert Russel; four great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.² She was born on November 24, 1875 at Beaver Crossing, Seward Co., Nebraska; The Dillon family notes have a birth date of Nov 24, 1876.^1,7,2 She married Seymour Franklin Smith, son of Andrew Jackson Smith and Elizabeth Gertrude Ernst, on January 26, 1893 at Garfield Table, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,7,3,2 As of January 26, 1893,her married name was Smith. Zella Emery Josephine Dillon died on April 18, 1952 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 76.^1,7,2

     Abner Wells Dillon was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^6,3 He was born on August 28, 1877 at Beaver Crossing, Seward Co., Nebraska.^1,7,2,3 He married Minnie Ernestine Smith, daughter of Andrew Jackson Smith and Elizabeth Gertrude Ernst, on November 14, 1904 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,7,8 Abner Wells Dillon died on November 1, 1918 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska, at age 41; Died as a result of the flu epidemic.^1,7,8,3

     Marietta Eva Dillon was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,4 She was born on August 3, 1879 at Boulder, Boulder Co., Colorado.¹ She died on October 4, 1887 at Lincoln Co., Nebraska, at age 8.¹

     Her married name was Greer.² Margaret Luella "Ella" Dillon married Unknown Greer.² Margaret Luella "Ella" Dillon was born on March 14, 1882 at Cass Co., Nebraska.¹ She died on December 11, 1920 at Rushville, Sheridan Co., Nebraska, at age 38; According to her sister Stella, Ella died of a self inflicted abortion because they couldn't afford a child.^1,2

     Jacob Hannibal Smith J.H. SMITH CITIZEN CHIROPRACTOR led To His Reward At His New Home In Arnold For Several Months a Sufferer, Called Tuesday Morning at 5 O'clock Was Formerly and for Many Years a Resident Near Garfield Church, of Which he was a Worthy Member
Jacob H Smith was born at Hannibal, Mo., November 5, 1865 and died at his Arnold home Tuesday morning, January 23, 1917. The parents afterwards removed to Illinois, from which state they removed to Nebraska in 1884, and J.H. had resided here ever since excepting , in Michigan, and while he was away taking a course in Chiropractic, and some time he spent in Grand Island, where he built a lucrative practice, then turned it over to his son, who had become a graduate Chiropractor, and enjoys a large practice at the same place still. All the family were at his bedside when the end came.
On November 13, 1889, he was unified in marriage with Stella M Dillon, who survives. To this union was born four sons and one daughter, all of whom are living, except the one son who died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Auble and Mr. and Mrs. Smith homesteaded in the hills near each other and families had been neighbors and friends for twenty-seven years, and in all that time had never had but the most neighborly feelings for and dealings with each other, and all neighbors could say of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Many of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Smith were shocked to hear of his death Tuesday mourning of Mr. Smith. He had been ailing for sometime and it had been apparent to those who knew his condition that the end must come sooner or later, but it came sooner than they had expected.
They had removed from their Garfield home to Arnold last fall in order to be near school and away from the work of farm life, as he was unable to do the work and turned the farm over to his brother-in-law, Mr. G.E. Dillon.
The decease which finally caused his death had been slowing gnawing at his vitals for some time, and had been hardly combated but without success.
The Funeral was held in the Garfield church, Wednesday at noon. Rev. Gettys delivering the sermon. He was assisted by Rev. Boldman. The remains were laid to rest in the Garfield cemetery beside an infant child, interred there some years ago.
The last sad rites were attended by a large number of friends from the county, the town here and from Arnold, as he was a man that will be sadly missed in church and business circles. His family have the sympathy of all who know them in this their sad bereavement.⁵ He was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^5,4 He was born on November 5, 1865 at Hannibal, Marian Co., Missouri.^2,1,4 He married Stella Meriam Dillon, daughter of Augustine Wells Dillon and Angeline Clouser, on November 13, 1889 at Garfield, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^2,6,1 Jacob Hannibal Smith died on January 23, 1917 at Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 51.^2,1,4

     Seymour Franklin Smith was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,4,3 He was born on September 17, 1868 at Assumption, Christian Co., Illinois.^1,2 He married Zella Emery Josephine Dillon, daughter of Augustine Wells Dillon and Angeline Clouser, on January 26, 1893 at Garfield Table, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3,5 Seymour Franklin Smith died on February 20, 1941 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 72.^1,2

     Andrew Jackson Smith was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^4,3 He was born on August 20, 1836 at Brownhelm, Lorain Co., Ohio.^4,2,3 He married Elizabeth Gertrude Ernst on August 2, 1858 at Ohio.^1,2,5 Andrew Jackson Smith died on March 31, 1906 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 69.^4,2,3 He Andrew J. Smith was born in Lorain county Ohio, August 20th 1836. Died in Custer county Nebr. March 31, 1906, aged, 69 yrs. 7 mos. 11 days. He was married to Miss Elizabeth G. Ernst Ohio Aug. 2nd 1858. To them was born twelve children, eight of whom survive him. Mr. Smith settled at Garfield in an early day and was an honorable upright citizen who was respected, and will be missed by community. His family have our deepest sympathy. in April, 1906.⁵

     Elizabeth Gertrude Ernst was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^4,3 She was born on July 28, 1841 at Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio.^4,2,3 She married Andrew Jackson Smith on August 2, 1858 at Ohio.^1,2,3 As of August 2, 1858,her married name was Smith.² Elizabeth Gertrude Ernst died on January 2, 1916 at Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 74.^4,2,3

     Minnie Ernestine Smith was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^4,1,3,5 She Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 2 at 2:00 P.M., from the Arnold Methodist Church for Mrs. Minnie E. Dillon who died Wednesday, December 30 at North Platte, Nebraska. Rev. Clyde Ross officiated at the services. Mrs. Victor Auble sang "Beyond The Sunset" and "Ivory Palaces" accompanied by Mrs. Mynor Smith at the organ. Pallbearers were: Gerald Dillon, Darrell Dillon, Donnell Flint, Russell Dillon, Robert Flint and Roger Stockall. Interment was in the Garfield cemetery with the Quig Funeral Home in charge. Minnie Ernstana Smith, the daughter of Andrew J. and Elizabeth Smith, was born on May 7, 1881 at Assumption, Illinois and passed away on December 30, 1964 at the St. Marys Hospital in North Platte, Nebraska. She came to Nebraska with her parents at the age of three and the pioneer family settled on Garfield Table. On November 14, 1904 she was married to Abner W. Dillon. To this union seven children were born. Mr. Dillon died on November 1, 1918 and she raised the family alone. She found time to give to the service of friends, relatives and anyone who needed her and by who she, as "Aunt Minn" will always be remembered. Survivors are her children: Loren of Arnold; Frank and Harry of North Platte; Hershell Chapman of Potter: Estelle Flint of Stapleton; Marie Stockall of North Platte; and Idris Welch of Vernonia, Oregon; also 24 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Claudson of Arnold; a brother, Isaac Smith of North Platte. Her parents, husband, two sisters, five brothers, a grandson and two great grandsons preceded her in death.³ She was born on May 7, 1881 at Assumption, Christian Co., Illinois.^1,2,3,5 She married Abner Wells Dillon, son of Augustine Wells Dillon and Angeline Clouser, on November 14, 1904 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3 As of November 14, 1904,her married name was Dillon. Minnie Ernestine Smith died on December 30, 1964 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska, at age 83.^1,2,3,5

     Max Leroy Dillon was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.² His Social Security Number was 516-05-4992.⁹ He was born on June 7, 1917 at Stamford, Harlan Co., Nebraska.^1,9,7,3 He married Vivian Edell Peterson on January 4, 1941 at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.^10,11 Max Leroy Dillon died on February 10, 1988 at Oxnard, Ventura Co., California, at age 70.^12,1,9

     Her Social Security Number was 550-22-6550.⁴ Vivian Edell Peterson was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.⁵ She was born on August 25, 1915 at Wayne Co., Nebraska.^4,1,3,2 She married Max Leroy Dillon, son of Clinton H. "Clint" Dillon and Mae Rose Kelly, on January 4, 1941 at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,6 As of January 4, 1941,her married name was Dillon. Vivian Edell Peterson died on July 30, 2006 at Thousand Oaks, Ventura Co., California, at age 90.^4,1 She Oxnard - Vivian E. Dillon passed away quietly on Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Heartland Home in Thousand Oaks. Vivian Edell (Peterson) Dillon, was born to Peter and Emma (Nelson) Peterson in Dixon County, Neb. She was the ninth of 10 children. She would have been 91 on Aug. 25. She lived in Wakefield, Neb., until taking a job in Berkeley, Calif., in 1937, where she later met her husband, Max Dillon. They were married on Jan. 4, 1941, in the Salem Lutheran Church, Glendale. They settled briefly in Manhattan Beach, but later moved to the city of Los Angeles. In October they had a son, Clinton Harold Dillon. With War World II, Max went to England and Ireland for Lockheed Aircraft to repair and to refit planes. Vivian went back to her people in the Midwest. Early in 1943, Max returned and they moved back to Los Angeles, where their daughter, Linda Lane Dillon, was born in December. They decided to look for a job out of the polluted Los Angeles City area and in 1948 Max found one at Raytheon Aerospace, in Oxnard, where he worked for 25 years before retiring. After retirement, Max and Vivian traveled throughout the United States and to Europe and the Middle East. Vivian was a member of Oxnard's Our Redeemer Lutheran Church since 1952. She sang in their choir for over 30 years and taught in their Nursery school for nine years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; her parents; brothers Raymond, Reinhold, and Mervin; sisters, Elvira, Edla, Ruth, Mildred and Marian; and grandson Scott Fisher. She is survived by her brother Lawrence (wife Pearl) Peterson of Ponca, Neb; son, Clint (wife Nancy) Dillon, Thousand Oaks; daughter Linda Taylor, Oxnard; grandchildren Barry (wife Debbie) Fisher of Thousand Oaks, Brenda and Ted Goldy of Fillmore, Brett Taylor, Amanda Taylor of Oxnard; great-grandchildren, Blake and Lainey Fisher of San Diego and Amanda Delaney of Thousand Oaks; many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at Conrad-Carroll Mortuary. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. immediately following at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Oxnard. In lieu of flowers, people are asked to donate to Buena Vista Hospice of Ventura County or Senior Advocacy and Senior Concerns of Thousand Oaks. Arrangements are under the direction of Conrad-Carroll Mortuary, Oxnard. Please sign the guest book atwww.VenturaCountyStar.com/obits on August 2, 2006.¹

     Giles Monroe Elmore was buried at Humphries Cemetery, Rich Patch, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,2 He was born on August 26, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 5, 1869.^3,5,2 He married Minnie Florence Charlton, daughter of Oliver M. Charlton and Mary "Molly" Craft, on May 21, 1900 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 Giles Monroe Elmore died on August 25, 1943 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,2

     His Social Security Number was 480-18-5851.⁸ Mynor Andrew Smith Lifelong Nebraska resident, Mynor Andrew Smith, 102, passed away January 24, 2002, at the Callaway Good Samaritan Center. Mynor was born November 16, 1899, on the Garfield Table in Lincoln County to Jacob and Stella (Dillon) Smith. He spent most of his childhood on the family farm at Garfield Table and graduated with the Arnold High School Class of 1918. Following that graduation, Mynor enlisted in the Army where he spent a short time. After WW I, he returned home to work on the farm he called home. On August 27, 1919, in Arnold, Mynor married Cecil Nansel, his steadfast love and wife of 68 years. They worked on the farm for many years before moving to Arnold in 1945. Mynor remained involved in agriculture and the farm work of his sons. Mynor did pursue other occupational interest in his long life. In 1956, he assisted local builder Quin Conley in the construction of a new home for Cecil and himself. After that successful experience, Mynor continued working with Quin for several more years, and later worked with Tiff Varney at the Arnold Funeral Home until 1993. Mynor joined the Methodist Church in 1917 and was actively engaged in all aspects of church life. He served as Sunday School Superintendent, Treasurer and Board of Trustees Member. He even helped out as a volunteer custodian at both the Garfield and Arnold United Methodist Churches. Other organizations Mynor associated with included Custer Lodge #148 and Eastern Star Chapter 164. Over the years he held nearly every office in the Masonic Lodge and was often Worthy Patron of Eastern Star. At the time of his death, Mynor was the holder of the Gold Robert Carrel Jordan Medal. This award is given to the oldest living Mason in Nebraska and has been Mynor's since 1998. Mynor also belonged to American Legion Post #130 and at one time served on the Village Board of Arnold. Finally, Mynor was involved in local education as Director of Garfield Schools for 18 years and on the Arnold Public School Board. Mynor was preceded in death by his wife Cecil; his three brothers, Lloyd, Lyle and Bill; four grandchildren, Karen (Smith) McCan, Dirk Rose, Todd Smith and Cheryl (Smith) Haynes. He is survived by a sister, Mabel (Smith) Anderson of Prescott, Arizona; all of his sons and their spouses, Don and Mildred Smith, Bobbie and Gloria Smith, Max and Joan Smith and daughter Bonnie Rose, all of whom reside in Arnold; grandchildren Craig and Pam Smith, Robbi Smith, Dru and Jack Magill, Lindy and Candace Smith, Joey and Melissa Smith, all of Arnold, and Ross and Trudy (Smith) Van Camp of New Orleans, Louisiana, Tom and Robin (Rose) Harness of Riverside, California, and Derek Rose of Las Vegas, Nevada; sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, January 28, 2002 at the Arnold United Methodist Church. Rev. Doug Smith officiated.⁴ He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.⁹ He was born on November 16, 1899 at Garfield Table, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^2,8,3,4 He married Cecil M. Nansel on August 27, 1919 at Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^2,4,10 Mynor Andrew Smith died on January 24, 2002 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 102.^8,4

     His Social Security Number was 506-07-4069.⁸ Lyle Dillon Smith was born on March 30, 1893 at Garfield, Custer Co., Nebraska.^8,9,3 He married Mary J. McConaughy on October 20, 1912.² Lyle Dillon Smith married Ceres McFarland on April 26, 1950.² Lyle Dillon Smith died on September 21, 1974 at Kern Co., California, at age 81.⁹