Rosalie Ripsaw, April 29, 1932
Pioneer Mother Goes To Her Reward
Margaret Melvina Carter was born in Louisville, Ohio, February 9, 1843, and died in Rosalie, Nebraska April 21, 1932, at the age of 89 years, 2 months, 12 days.
In the year of 1860 she was married to John M. Shelby, of Hillsburrow, Ohio. They made their home in Ohio until after the Civil war, then moving to Missouri where they resided until Mr. Shelby's death, August 8, 1894. To this union thirteen children were born, four dying in infancy; a son, S.E. Shelby died three years ago, and a daughter, Mrs. J.R. Baldor, who passed away ten days ago.
August 1, 1901, she married S.I. Gustin, who proceeded her in death December 5, 1931.
Mrs. Gustin was a pioneer and experienced many hardships during her early life especially during the years of the Civil war. Having just married before the war she went through the experience of being separated from her husband through those trying years while he served his country in the army. During those years to help out, though young in life, she carried mail and, no doubt, could tell many interesting experiences and hardships and dangers through which she passed. Yet she never wavered from her duty nor lost her courage and faith.
Joining the church when a young girl, she was always a staunch Christian, active in the work of the church and the community. Being instrumental in organizing Sunday Schools and fostering Church services in communities where there were none. She was ever interested in the community life around her, and the welfare of others. She was also active in the Eastern Star, Rebecca Lodge, Pythian Sisters, and the Woman's Relief Corps. In her active years, she lived life to the full for others and at the same time was a devoted wife, mother, and friend.
She leaves seven children, C.E. Shelby, of Albany, Missouri, Mrs. Frank Amos, of Paragould, Arkansas, Mrs. Scot and Mrs. Frank Edie, both of Emerson, Iowa, Mrs. Ola Fuller of St. Joseph, Missouri, Mrs. Lester Gustin of Rosalie, Nebraska, Mrs. Carrie Landsberry of Henry Etta, Oklahoma, forty-one grandchildren, and twenty-seven great-grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Rosalie at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Carne. Burial took place in the Lyons cemetery.
The relatives from out-of-town who attended the services included: Mrs. Belle Born and Jennie Black, of Lyons, Messers and Mesdames Frank Edie, of Emerson, Iowa; Scott Edie, of Emerson, Iowa; Ola Fuller and son, of St. Joseph, Missouri; C.E. Shelby and daughter, of Albany, Missouri; Vol Breashear of Combs, Arkansas; Don Gustin and baby, of Omaha; and Mrs. Frank Amos of Paragould, Arkansas; HIllman Gustin and Walter Fisher of St. Louis.
Pioneer Mother Goes To Her Reward
Margaret Melvina Carter was born in Louisville, Ohio, February 9, 1843, and died in Rosalie, Nebraska April 21, 1932, at the age of 89 years, 2 months, 12 days.
In the year of 1860 she was married to John M. Shelby, of Hillsburrow, Ohio. They made their home in Ohio until after the Civil war, then moving to Missouri where they resided until Mr. Shelby's death, August 8, 1894. To this union thirteen children were born, four dying in infancy; a son, S.E. Shelby died three years ago, and a daughter, Mrs. J.R. Baldor, who passed away ten days ago.
August 1, 1901, she married S.I. Gustin, who proceeded her in death December 5, 1931.
Mrs. Gustin was a pioneer and experienced many hardships during her early life especially during the years of the Civil war. Having just married before the war she went through the experience of being separated from her husband through those trying years while he served his country in the army. During those years to help out, though young in life, she carried mail and, no doubt, could tell many interesting experiences and hardships and dangers through which she passed. Yet she never wavered from her duty nor lost her courage and faith.
Joining the church when a young girl, she was always a staunch Christian, active in the work of the church and the community. Being instrumental in organizing Sunday Schools and fostering Church services in communities where there were none. She was ever interested in the community life around her, and the welfare of others. She was also active in the Eastern Star, Rebecca Lodge, Pythian Sisters, and the Woman's Relief Corps. In her active years, she lived life to the full for others and at the same time was a devoted wife, mother, and friend.
She leaves seven children, C.E. Shelby, of Albany, Missouri, Mrs. Frank Amos, of Paragould, Arkansas, Mrs. Scot and Mrs. Frank Edie, both of Emerson, Iowa, Mrs. Ola Fuller of St. Joseph, Missouri, Mrs. Lester Gustin of Rosalie, Nebraska, Mrs. Carrie Landsberry of Henry Etta, Oklahoma, forty-one grandchildren, and twenty-seven great-grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Rosalie at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Carne. Burial took place in the Lyons cemetery.
The relatives from out-of-town who attended the services included: Mrs. Belle Born and Jennie Black, of Lyons, Messers and Mesdames Frank Edie, of Emerson, Iowa; Scott Edie, of Emerson, Iowa; Ola Fuller and son, of St. Joseph, Missouri; C.E. Shelby and daughter, of Albany, Missouri; Vol Breashear of Combs, Arkansas; Don Gustin and baby, of Omaha; and Mrs. Frank Amos of Paragould, Arkansas; HIllman Gustin and Walter Fisher of St. Louis.
Rosalie Ripsaw, April 29, 1932
Pioneer Mother Goes To Her Reward
Margaret Melvina Carter was born in Louisville, Ohio, February 9, 1843, and died in Rosalie, Nebraska April 21, 1932, at the age of 89 years, 2 months, 12 days.
In the year of 1860 she was married to John M. Shelby, of Hillsburrow, Ohio. They made their home in Ohio until after the Civil war, then moving to Missouri where they resided until Mr. Shelby's death, August 8, 1894. To this union thirteen children were born, four dying in infancy; a son, S.E. Shelby died three years ago, and a daughter, Mrs. J.R. Baldor, who passed away ten days ago.
August 1, 1901, she married S.I. Gustin, who proceeded her in death December 5, 1931.
Mrs. Gustin was a pioneer and experienced many hardships during her early life especially during the years of the Civil war. Having just married before the war she went through the experience of being separated from her husband through those trying years while he served his country in the army. During those years to help out, though young in life, she carried mail and, no doubt, could tell many interesting experiences and hardships and dangers through which she passed. Yet she never wavered from her duty nor lost her courage and faith.
Joining the church when a young girl, she was always a staunch Christian, active in the work of the church and the community. Being instrumental in organizing Sunday Schools and fostering Church services in communities where there were none. She was ever interested in the community life around her, and the welfare of others. She was also active in the Eastern Star, Rebecca Lodge, Pythian Sisters, and the Woman's Relief Corps. In her active years, she lived life to the full for others and at the same time was a devoted wife, mother, and friend.
She leaves seven children, C.E. Shelby, of Albany, Missouri, Mrs. Frank Amos, of Paragould, Arkansas, Mrs. Scot and Mrs. Frank Edie, both of Emerson, Iowa, Mrs. Ola Fuller of St. Joseph, Missouri, Mrs. Lester Gustin of Rosalie, Nebraska, Mrs. Carrie Landsberry of Henry Etta, Oklahoma, forty-one grandchildren, and twenty-seven great-grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Rosalie at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Carne. Burial took place in the Lyons cemetery.
The relatives from out-of-town who attended the services included: Mrs. Belle Born and Jennie Black, of Lyons, Messers and Mesdames Frank Edie, of Emerson, Iowa; Scott Edie, of Emerson, Iowa; Ola Fuller and son, of St. Joseph, Missouri; C.E. Shelby and daughter, of Albany, Missouri; Vol Breashear of Combs, Arkansas; Don Gustin and baby, of Omaha; and Mrs. Frank Amos of Paragould, Arkansas; HIllman Gustin and Walter Fisher of St. Louis.
Pioneer Mother Goes To Her Reward
Margaret Melvina Carter was born in Louisville, Ohio, February 9, 1843, and died in Rosalie, Nebraska April 21, 1932, at the age of 89 years, 2 months, 12 days.
In the year of 1860 she was married to John M. Shelby, of Hillsburrow, Ohio. They made their home in Ohio until after the Civil war, then moving to Missouri where they resided until Mr. Shelby's death, August 8, 1894. To this union thirteen children were born, four dying in infancy; a son, S.E. Shelby died three years ago, and a daughter, Mrs. J.R. Baldor, who passed away ten days ago.
August 1, 1901, she married S.I. Gustin, who proceeded her in death December 5, 1931.
Mrs. Gustin was a pioneer and experienced many hardships during her early life especially during the years of the Civil war. Having just married before the war she went through the experience of being separated from her husband through those trying years while he served his country in the army. During those years to help out, though young in life, she carried mail and, no doubt, could tell many interesting experiences and hardships and dangers through which she passed. Yet she never wavered from her duty nor lost her courage and faith.
Joining the church when a young girl, she was always a staunch Christian, active in the work of the church and the community. Being instrumental in organizing Sunday Schools and fostering Church services in communities where there were none. She was ever interested in the community life around her, and the welfare of others. She was also active in the Eastern Star, Rebecca Lodge, Pythian Sisters, and the Woman's Relief Corps. In her active years, she lived life to the full for others and at the same time was a devoted wife, mother, and friend.
She leaves seven children, C.E. Shelby, of Albany, Missouri, Mrs. Frank Amos, of Paragould, Arkansas, Mrs. Scot and Mrs. Frank Edie, both of Emerson, Iowa, Mrs. Ola Fuller of St. Joseph, Missouri, Mrs. Lester Gustin of Rosalie, Nebraska, Mrs. Carrie Landsberry of Henry Etta, Oklahoma, forty-one grandchildren, and twenty-seven great-grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Rosalie at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Carne. Burial took place in the Lyons cemetery.
The relatives from out-of-town who attended the services included: Mrs. Belle Born and Jennie Black, of Lyons, Messers and Mesdames Frank Edie, of Emerson, Iowa; Scott Edie, of Emerson, Iowa; Ola Fuller and son, of St. Joseph, Missouri; C.E. Shelby and daughter, of Albany, Missouri; Vol Breashear of Combs, Arkansas; Don Gustin and baby, of Omaha; and Mrs. Frank Amos of Paragould, Arkansas; HIllman Gustin and Walter Fisher of St. Louis.
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