A resolution by the City council in regards to Edward Hooper appears in the Grand Island Daily Independent Thursday 29 March 1906, p. 1, column 4.
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An account of the funeral and full text of the eulogy delivered by O. A. Abbott appears in the Grand Island Daily Independent Monday 26 Mar 1906, p. 1, columns 2 & 3 and page 4, column 2.
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Grand Island Independent Saturday 24 March 1906, p. 1
Has Played Large Part
Edward Hooper Held Many Positions of Trust
For Forty Years a Resident
Was County Treasurer, County Commissioner, Mayor, Representative in Legislature, Member of Board of Education, School Treasurer, Councilman and City Clerk
The history of Edward Hooper shows that during the last forty-one years of his life, with but one brief intermission, he has resided in Grand Island, and was one of the foremost among her citizens in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the city and county.
Hon. Edward Hooper was born April 10, 1863, at Newport, Mountshire, South Wales, being the son of Henry and Eleanor Hooper, who were of English and Welsh extraction respectively. The father was a founder by occupation which was followed by his son, who grew up to manhood in his native land, and was married in Mountshire in 1855 to Miss Sarah Parcell. In 1861 Mr. Hooper came with his family to American shores, and for one year followed the blacksmithing trade in Omaha, after which he moved to Merrick county and tried farming. In 1865 he abandoned the sickle and the plow for the foundry and machinist business and having the shop on the corner where the new public building will be erected. In 1878 he added the foundry business and conducted a quite extensive business on the north side where a brick foundry was erected by him.
Officially he has served Grand Island and Hall county in many positions. In the early seventies was mayor of Grand Island for two terms, was later county treasurer two terms, county commissioner several terms, a member of the school board several terms, for which body he served as treasurer for eight or ten years, was a member of the city council for two terms and in 1890 represented Hall county in the legislature. He was one of the original stockholders of what was known in years past as the Grand Island Improvement Company.
About eight years ago Mr. Hooper was appointed city clerk to which position he was elected, and which he has held ever since. Mr. Hooper was one of the charter members of the Liederkranz Society of this city and was very instrumental in the upbuilding of the same, especially during the early days. though not a charter member of the Masons, he was one of the first members of the lodge in this city and had advanced to the Chapter of the order here. Too much cannot be said of the good Mr. Hooper has done for the upbuilding of this community during his residence here. He was exceedingly popular and stood very high in the community, a very broad minded man and one always willing to lend to others a helping hand. It was in last October that the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Hooper occurred, and the family, of which there are five children, attended. Besides the faithful wife all five children are still living. They are W. H. Hooper, of Chicago, Charles Hooper of St. Louis, Mrs. Anna H. Whilhelm of Lincoln, and Mrs. J. H. Mullin and Miss Lillian B. Hooper of this city.
The following is a letter, in part, written by Mr. Hooper to O. A. Abbott, Sr., just before the operation, and speaks for itself:
"My Dear Friend Abbott:—
I am about to undergo an operation for gallstones and other stomach complications. I have not the least doubt but that I shall pull through this all right, but I realize that it is somewhat risky and may prove fatal. Although I have lived the allotted time of a man—three score and ten—I am not tired of life, but I do not fear death. I am ready to meet my Maker, and take my chance in a future state. I have always lived a consistent life and I feel that the world is non the worse for the part I have played in it.
My chief objective in writing this is to convey to you my wishes in regarding to laying away my mortal remains. thirty years ago I knelt at the altar of Free Masonry and too the obligations and I feel that I am entitled to the honors of a Masonic burial—this should be all the eulogy a man should ask—but I have a favor to ask of you. I do not think there is a man in Grand Island who knows so much as you do of my good and bad qualities. For many years I have thought that if you outlived me, I would like to have you say a few parting words over my remains. I shall be beyond the sound of your familiar voice but it will be a source of satisfaction to me to know that a kind word or two will be spoken after I am gone by one whom I have always regarded as a friend."
The funeral will take place tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30, from the residence on West Third street.
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Announcement of Death appears in The Grand Island Daily Independent Friday 23 March 1906, p. 1
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An account of the funeral and full text of the eulogy delivered by O. A. Abbott appears in the Grand Island Daily Independent Monday 26 Mar 1906, p. 1, columns 2 & 3 and page 4, column 2.
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Grand Island Independent Saturday 24 March 1906, p. 1
Has Played Large Part
Edward Hooper Held Many Positions of Trust
For Forty Years a Resident
Was County Treasurer, County Commissioner, Mayor, Representative in Legislature, Member of Board of Education, School Treasurer, Councilman and City Clerk
The history of Edward Hooper shows that during the last forty-one years of his life, with but one brief intermission, he has resided in Grand Island, and was one of the foremost among her citizens in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the city and county.
Hon. Edward Hooper was born April 10, 1863, at Newport, Mountshire, South Wales, being the son of Henry and Eleanor Hooper, who were of English and Welsh extraction respectively. The father was a founder by occupation which was followed by his son, who grew up to manhood in his native land, and was married in Mountshire in 1855 to Miss Sarah Parcell. In 1861 Mr. Hooper came with his family to American shores, and for one year followed the blacksmithing trade in Omaha, after which he moved to Merrick county and tried farming. In 1865 he abandoned the sickle and the plow for the foundry and machinist business and having the shop on the corner where the new public building will be erected. In 1878 he added the foundry business and conducted a quite extensive business on the north side where a brick foundry was erected by him.
Officially he has served Grand Island and Hall county in many positions. In the early seventies was mayor of Grand Island for two terms, was later county treasurer two terms, county commissioner several terms, a member of the school board several terms, for which body he served as treasurer for eight or ten years, was a member of the city council for two terms and in 1890 represented Hall county in the legislature. He was one of the original stockholders of what was known in years past as the Grand Island Improvement Company.
About eight years ago Mr. Hooper was appointed city clerk to which position he was elected, and which he has held ever since. Mr. Hooper was one of the charter members of the Liederkranz Society of this city and was very instrumental in the upbuilding of the same, especially during the early days. though not a charter member of the Masons, he was one of the first members of the lodge in this city and had advanced to the Chapter of the order here. Too much cannot be said of the good Mr. Hooper has done for the upbuilding of this community during his residence here. He was exceedingly popular and stood very high in the community, a very broad minded man and one always willing to lend to others a helping hand. It was in last October that the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Hooper occurred, and the family, of which there are five children, attended. Besides the faithful wife all five children are still living. They are W. H. Hooper, of Chicago, Charles Hooper of St. Louis, Mrs. Anna H. Whilhelm of Lincoln, and Mrs. J. H. Mullin and Miss Lillian B. Hooper of this city.
The following is a letter, in part, written by Mr. Hooper to O. A. Abbott, Sr., just before the operation, and speaks for itself:
"My Dear Friend Abbott:—
I am about to undergo an operation for gallstones and other stomach complications. I have not the least doubt but that I shall pull through this all right, but I realize that it is somewhat risky and may prove fatal. Although I have lived the allotted time of a man—three score and ten—I am not tired of life, but I do not fear death. I am ready to meet my Maker, and take my chance in a future state. I have always lived a consistent life and I feel that the world is non the worse for the part I have played in it.
My chief objective in writing this is to convey to you my wishes in regarding to laying away my mortal remains. thirty years ago I knelt at the altar of Free Masonry and too the obligations and I feel that I am entitled to the honors of a Masonic burial—this should be all the eulogy a man should ask—but I have a favor to ask of you. I do not think there is a man in Grand Island who knows so much as you do of my good and bad qualities. For many years I have thought that if you outlived me, I would like to have you say a few parting words over my remains. I shall be beyond the sound of your familiar voice but it will be a source of satisfaction to me to know that a kind word or two will be spoken after I am gone by one whom I have always regarded as a friend."
The funeral will take place tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30, from the residence on West Third street.
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Announcement of Death appears in The Grand Island Daily Independent Friday 23 March 1906, p. 1
A resolution by the City council in regards to Edward Hooper appears in the Grand Island Daily Independent Thursday 29 March 1906, p. 1, column 4.
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An account of the funeral and full text of the eulogy delivered by O. A. Abbott appears in the Grand Island Daily Independent Monday 26 Mar 1906, p. 1, columns 2 & 3 and page 4, column 2.
*****
Grand Island Independent Saturday 24 March 1906, p. 1
Has Played Large Part
Edward Hooper Held Many Positions of Trust
For Forty Years a Resident
Was County Treasurer, County Commissioner, Mayor, Representative in Legislature, Member of Board of Education, School Treasurer, Councilman and City Clerk
The history of Edward Hooper shows that during the last forty-one years of his life, with but one brief intermission, he has resided in Grand Island, and was one of the foremost among her citizens in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the city and county.
Hon. Edward Hooper was born April 10, 1863, at Newport, Mountshire, South Wales, being the son of Henry and Eleanor Hooper, who were of English and Welsh extraction respectively. The father was a founder by occupation which was followed by his son, who grew up to manhood in his native land, and was married in Mountshire in 1855 to Miss Sarah Parcell. In 1861 Mr. Hooper came with his family to American shores, and for one year followed the blacksmithing trade in Omaha, after which he moved to Merrick county and tried farming. In 1865 he abandoned the sickle and the plow for the foundry and machinist business and having the shop on the corner where the new public building will be erected. In 1878 he added the foundry business and conducted a quite extensive business on the north side where a brick foundry was erected by him.
Officially he has served Grand Island and Hall county in many positions. In the early seventies was mayor of Grand Island for two terms, was later county treasurer two terms, county commissioner several terms, a member of the school board several terms, for which body he served as treasurer for eight or ten years, was a member of the city council for two terms and in 1890 represented Hall county in the legislature. He was one of the original stockholders of what was known in years past as the Grand Island Improvement Company.
About eight years ago Mr. Hooper was appointed city clerk to which position he was elected, and which he has held ever since. Mr. Hooper was one of the charter members of the Liederkranz Society of this city and was very instrumental in the upbuilding of the same, especially during the early days. though not a charter member of the Masons, he was one of the first members of the lodge in this city and had advanced to the Chapter of the order here. Too much cannot be said of the good Mr. Hooper has done for the upbuilding of this community during his residence here. He was exceedingly popular and stood very high in the community, a very broad minded man and one always willing to lend to others a helping hand. It was in last October that the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Hooper occurred, and the family, of which there are five children, attended. Besides the faithful wife all five children are still living. They are W. H. Hooper, of Chicago, Charles Hooper of St. Louis, Mrs. Anna H. Whilhelm of Lincoln, and Mrs. J. H. Mullin and Miss Lillian B. Hooper of this city.
The following is a letter, in part, written by Mr. Hooper to O. A. Abbott, Sr., just before the operation, and speaks for itself:
"My Dear Friend Abbott:—
I am about to undergo an operation for gallstones and other stomach complications. I have not the least doubt but that I shall pull through this all right, but I realize that it is somewhat risky and may prove fatal. Although I have lived the allotted time of a man—three score and ten—I am not tired of life, but I do not fear death. I am ready to meet my Maker, and take my chance in a future state. I have always lived a consistent life and I feel that the world is non the worse for the part I have played in it.
My chief objective in writing this is to convey to you my wishes in regarding to laying away my mortal remains. thirty years ago I knelt at the altar of Free Masonry and too the obligations and I feel that I am entitled to the honors of a Masonic burial—this should be all the eulogy a man should ask—but I have a favor to ask of you. I do not think there is a man in Grand Island who knows so much as you do of my good and bad qualities. For many years I have thought that if you outlived me, I would like to have you say a few parting words over my remains. I shall be beyond the sound of your familiar voice but it will be a source of satisfaction to me to know that a kind word or two will be spoken after I am gone by one whom I have always regarded as a friend."
The funeral will take place tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30, from the residence on West Third street.
*****
Announcement of Death appears in The Grand Island Daily Independent Friday 23 March 1906, p. 1
****
An account of the funeral and full text of the eulogy delivered by O. A. Abbott appears in the Grand Island Daily Independent Monday 26 Mar 1906, p. 1, columns 2 & 3 and page 4, column 2.
*****
Grand Island Independent Saturday 24 March 1906, p. 1
Has Played Large Part
Edward Hooper Held Many Positions of Trust
For Forty Years a Resident
Was County Treasurer, County Commissioner, Mayor, Representative in Legislature, Member of Board of Education, School Treasurer, Councilman and City Clerk
The history of Edward Hooper shows that during the last forty-one years of his life, with but one brief intermission, he has resided in Grand Island, and was one of the foremost among her citizens in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the city and county.
Hon. Edward Hooper was born April 10, 1863, at Newport, Mountshire, South Wales, being the son of Henry and Eleanor Hooper, who were of English and Welsh extraction respectively. The father was a founder by occupation which was followed by his son, who grew up to manhood in his native land, and was married in Mountshire in 1855 to Miss Sarah Parcell. In 1861 Mr. Hooper came with his family to American shores, and for one year followed the blacksmithing trade in Omaha, after which he moved to Merrick county and tried farming. In 1865 he abandoned the sickle and the plow for the foundry and machinist business and having the shop on the corner where the new public building will be erected. In 1878 he added the foundry business and conducted a quite extensive business on the north side where a brick foundry was erected by him.
Officially he has served Grand Island and Hall county in many positions. In the early seventies was mayor of Grand Island for two terms, was later county treasurer two terms, county commissioner several terms, a member of the school board several terms, for which body he served as treasurer for eight or ten years, was a member of the city council for two terms and in 1890 represented Hall county in the legislature. He was one of the original stockholders of what was known in years past as the Grand Island Improvement Company.
About eight years ago Mr. Hooper was appointed city clerk to which position he was elected, and which he has held ever since. Mr. Hooper was one of the charter members of the Liederkranz Society of this city and was very instrumental in the upbuilding of the same, especially during the early days. though not a charter member of the Masons, he was one of the first members of the lodge in this city and had advanced to the Chapter of the order here. Too much cannot be said of the good Mr. Hooper has done for the upbuilding of this community during his residence here. He was exceedingly popular and stood very high in the community, a very broad minded man and one always willing to lend to others a helping hand. It was in last October that the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Hooper occurred, and the family, of which there are five children, attended. Besides the faithful wife all five children are still living. They are W. H. Hooper, of Chicago, Charles Hooper of St. Louis, Mrs. Anna H. Whilhelm of Lincoln, and Mrs. J. H. Mullin and Miss Lillian B. Hooper of this city.
The following is a letter, in part, written by Mr. Hooper to O. A. Abbott, Sr., just before the operation, and speaks for itself:
"My Dear Friend Abbott:—
I am about to undergo an operation for gallstones and other stomach complications. I have not the least doubt but that I shall pull through this all right, but I realize that it is somewhat risky and may prove fatal. Although I have lived the allotted time of a man—three score and ten—I am not tired of life, but I do not fear death. I am ready to meet my Maker, and take my chance in a future state. I have always lived a consistent life and I feel that the world is non the worse for the part I have played in it.
My chief objective in writing this is to convey to you my wishes in regarding to laying away my mortal remains. thirty years ago I knelt at the altar of Free Masonry and too the obligations and I feel that I am entitled to the honors of a Masonic burial—this should be all the eulogy a man should ask—but I have a favor to ask of you. I do not think there is a man in Grand Island who knows so much as you do of my good and bad qualities. For many years I have thought that if you outlived me, I would like to have you say a few parting words over my remains. I shall be beyond the sound of your familiar voice but it will be a source of satisfaction to me to know that a kind word or two will be spoken after I am gone by one whom I have always regarded as a friend."
The funeral will take place tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30, from the residence on West Third street.
*****
Announcement of Death appears in The Grand Island Daily Independent Friday 23 March 1906, p. 1
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