Council Bluffs Nonpareil 30 November 1938
The body of Dr. H.S. West, 87, pioneer dentist, who died at Gordon, Nebraska, while on a hunting trip, was returned to Council Bluffs Wednesday at 8:25 a.m. over the North Western railroad.
Funeral services for Dr. West will be held Friday at 2 p.M. at the Elks club. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery. The body will be at the Cutler mortuary.
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Here is part of an article on him entited 'Doc' West, Noted as Sportsman, Is Dead. It can be found in The Nonpareil on Dec 3,1938. My copy is too light to read the first half and post here in it's entirety. So anyone that wants it should get a copy. The readable parts mention that he was a great sportsman and loved the outdoors. It ends with the following -
What the boy scout learns today from his manual, "Doc" had gathered from experience. What we read from the glories of wild life in the past, "Doc" had enjoyed.
An incident in his life illustrates his real love for the outdoors. He was intimately acquainted with "Old Jules," hero, or villain, whichever way you look at it, of Mari Sandoz' famous book. Although the two were strikingly dissimilar in their attitude towards life, they found a common ground in their love of outdoors.
A voracious reader, and of scientific mind, he had an understanding of the fundamental truths of life. Had he cared to advertise his knowledge, he would have received public acclaim. Had he sought to accumulate wealth, he might have done so. But to him fame was a transitory nothingness, to be avoided rather than sought. Riches were of no value save for the happiness they brought. His pursuit was for a long life and fullness of living, and this he gained.
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Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Dec 12, 1938
Funeral services for Dr. H. S. West, 742 West Washington avenue, who died Nov. 28, while on a hunting trip near Gordon, Nebraska, were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Elks Club.
The Rev. J. E. Perkins, pastor of the First Congregational church officiated.
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Biographical History of Pottawattamie County -1891 W-Z
West, Howard S.
HOWARD S. WEST is a leading dentist of Council Bluffs where he has been engaged in the practice of his profession since March 1882. He was born at West Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont, in January 1854. His father, Leavit WEST, still lives in that place. He pursued the study of medicine at Chelsea, Vermont; entering upon the practice of his profession he pursued the same for a number of years, when, desiring to qualify himself more thoroughly in his profession, he entered the Dental Department of the University of Michigan, where he graduated in 1880. After his graduation, he spent some time in the South, pursuing his profession at New Orleans and also at St. Louis, locating, as already stated, at Council Bluffs, in 1882. Dr. WEST has a large practice and employs two assistants.
He was married in this city to Miss Minerva L. LANGDON, who is a capable and valuable assistant to her husband in his profession. She has had much experience, and holds a license from the State Board of Examiners. Dr. WEST and wife have two children, a son and a daughter.
The body of Dr. H.S. West, 87, pioneer dentist, who died at Gordon, Nebraska, while on a hunting trip, was returned to Council Bluffs Wednesday at 8:25 a.m. over the North Western railroad.
Funeral services for Dr. West will be held Friday at 2 p.M. at the Elks club. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery. The body will be at the Cutler mortuary.
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Here is part of an article on him entited 'Doc' West, Noted as Sportsman, Is Dead. It can be found in The Nonpareil on Dec 3,1938. My copy is too light to read the first half and post here in it's entirety. So anyone that wants it should get a copy. The readable parts mention that he was a great sportsman and loved the outdoors. It ends with the following -
What the boy scout learns today from his manual, "Doc" had gathered from experience. What we read from the glories of wild life in the past, "Doc" had enjoyed.
An incident in his life illustrates his real love for the outdoors. He was intimately acquainted with "Old Jules," hero, or villain, whichever way you look at it, of Mari Sandoz' famous book. Although the two were strikingly dissimilar in their attitude towards life, they found a common ground in their love of outdoors.
A voracious reader, and of scientific mind, he had an understanding of the fundamental truths of life. Had he cared to advertise his knowledge, he would have received public acclaim. Had he sought to accumulate wealth, he might have done so. But to him fame was a transitory nothingness, to be avoided rather than sought. Riches were of no value save for the happiness they brought. His pursuit was for a long life and fullness of living, and this he gained.
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Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Dec 12, 1938
Funeral services for Dr. H. S. West, 742 West Washington avenue, who died Nov. 28, while on a hunting trip near Gordon, Nebraska, were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Elks Club.
The Rev. J. E. Perkins, pastor of the First Congregational church officiated.
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Biographical History of Pottawattamie County -1891 W-Z
West, Howard S.
HOWARD S. WEST is a leading dentist of Council Bluffs where he has been engaged in the practice of his profession since March 1882. He was born at West Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont, in January 1854. His father, Leavit WEST, still lives in that place. He pursued the study of medicine at Chelsea, Vermont; entering upon the practice of his profession he pursued the same for a number of years, when, desiring to qualify himself more thoroughly in his profession, he entered the Dental Department of the University of Michigan, where he graduated in 1880. After his graduation, he spent some time in the South, pursuing his profession at New Orleans and also at St. Louis, locating, as already stated, at Council Bluffs, in 1882. Dr. WEST has a large practice and employs two assistants.
He was married in this city to Miss Minerva L. LANGDON, who is a capable and valuable assistant to her husband in his profession. She has had much experience, and holds a license from the State Board of Examiners. Dr. WEST and wife have two children, a son and a daughter.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil 30 November 1938
The body of Dr. H.S. West, 87, pioneer dentist, who died at Gordon, Nebraska, while on a hunting trip, was returned to Council Bluffs Wednesday at 8:25 a.m. over the North Western railroad.
Funeral services for Dr. West will be held Friday at 2 p.M. at the Elks club. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery. The body will be at the Cutler mortuary.
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Here is part of an article on him entited 'Doc' West, Noted as Sportsman, Is Dead. It can be found in The Nonpareil on Dec 3,1938. My copy is too light to read the first half and post here in it's entirety. So anyone that wants it should get a copy. The readable parts mention that he was a great sportsman and loved the outdoors. It ends with the following -
What the boy scout learns today from his manual, "Doc" had gathered from experience. What we read from the glories of wild life in the past, "Doc" had enjoyed.
An incident in his life illustrates his real love for the outdoors. He was intimately acquainted with "Old Jules," hero, or villain, whichever way you look at it, of Mari Sandoz' famous book. Although the two were strikingly dissimilar in their attitude towards life, they found a common ground in their love of outdoors.
A voracious reader, and of scientific mind, he had an understanding of the fundamental truths of life. Had he cared to advertise his knowledge, he would have received public acclaim. Had he sought to accumulate wealth, he might have done so. But to him fame was a transitory nothingness, to be avoided rather than sought. Riches were of no value save for the happiness they brought. His pursuit was for a long life and fullness of living, and this he gained.
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Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Dec 12, 1938
Funeral services for Dr. H. S. West, 742 West Washington avenue, who died Nov. 28, while on a hunting trip near Gordon, Nebraska, were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Elks Club.
The Rev. J. E. Perkins, pastor of the First Congregational church officiated.
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Biographical History of Pottawattamie County -1891 W-Z
West, Howard S.
HOWARD S. WEST is a leading dentist of Council Bluffs where he has been engaged in the practice of his profession since March 1882. He was born at West Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont, in January 1854. His father, Leavit WEST, still lives in that place. He pursued the study of medicine at Chelsea, Vermont; entering upon the practice of his profession he pursued the same for a number of years, when, desiring to qualify himself more thoroughly in his profession, he entered the Dental Department of the University of Michigan, where he graduated in 1880. After his graduation, he spent some time in the South, pursuing his profession at New Orleans and also at St. Louis, locating, as already stated, at Council Bluffs, in 1882. Dr. WEST has a large practice and employs two assistants.
He was married in this city to Miss Minerva L. LANGDON, who is a capable and valuable assistant to her husband in his profession. She has had much experience, and holds a license from the State Board of Examiners. Dr. WEST and wife have two children, a son and a daughter.
The body of Dr. H.S. West, 87, pioneer dentist, who died at Gordon, Nebraska, while on a hunting trip, was returned to Council Bluffs Wednesday at 8:25 a.m. over the North Western railroad.
Funeral services for Dr. West will be held Friday at 2 p.M. at the Elks club. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery. The body will be at the Cutler mortuary.
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Here is part of an article on him entited 'Doc' West, Noted as Sportsman, Is Dead. It can be found in The Nonpareil on Dec 3,1938. My copy is too light to read the first half and post here in it's entirety. So anyone that wants it should get a copy. The readable parts mention that he was a great sportsman and loved the outdoors. It ends with the following -
What the boy scout learns today from his manual, "Doc" had gathered from experience. What we read from the glories of wild life in the past, "Doc" had enjoyed.
An incident in his life illustrates his real love for the outdoors. He was intimately acquainted with "Old Jules," hero, or villain, whichever way you look at it, of Mari Sandoz' famous book. Although the two were strikingly dissimilar in their attitude towards life, they found a common ground in their love of outdoors.
A voracious reader, and of scientific mind, he had an understanding of the fundamental truths of life. Had he cared to advertise his knowledge, he would have received public acclaim. Had he sought to accumulate wealth, he might have done so. But to him fame was a transitory nothingness, to be avoided rather than sought. Riches were of no value save for the happiness they brought. His pursuit was for a long life and fullness of living, and this he gained.
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Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Dec 12, 1938
Funeral services for Dr. H. S. West, 742 West Washington avenue, who died Nov. 28, while on a hunting trip near Gordon, Nebraska, were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Elks Club.
The Rev. J. E. Perkins, pastor of the First Congregational church officiated.
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Biographical History of Pottawattamie County -1891 W-Z
West, Howard S.
HOWARD S. WEST is a leading dentist of Council Bluffs where he has been engaged in the practice of his profession since March 1882. He was born at West Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont, in January 1854. His father, Leavit WEST, still lives in that place. He pursued the study of medicine at Chelsea, Vermont; entering upon the practice of his profession he pursued the same for a number of years, when, desiring to qualify himself more thoroughly in his profession, he entered the Dental Department of the University of Michigan, where he graduated in 1880. After his graduation, he spent some time in the South, pursuing his profession at New Orleans and also at St. Louis, locating, as already stated, at Council Bluffs, in 1882. Dr. WEST has a large practice and employs two assistants.
He was married in this city to Miss Minerva L. LANGDON, who is a capable and valuable assistant to her husband in his profession. She has had much experience, and holds a license from the State Board of Examiners. Dr. WEST and wife have two children, a son and a daughter.
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