Obituaries & Death Notices
J-L SURNAMES
Jenkins, W. F.
Last week, the Northwestern gave an account of the sad accident at Arcadia to W. F. Jenkins, who was fatally kicked by a colt last week Tuesday, and the unfortunate man passed away about 9 o'clock Friday morning. Mr. Jenkins was proprietor of the Arcadia Fruit Farm, well and favorably known to all the old residents of this part of the country. He was born at Clyde, N. Y., Nov. 17, 1844, was an old soldier, being in thirteen of the most noted engagements of the Civil War, while yet under 21 years of age. He was an author of some repute, having written numerous war stories of merit for the National Tribune and other publications. He served two terms as vice president of the Nebraska Horticultural Society and was an authority on horticultural subjects, and was a public spirited and enterprising citizen. His step-daughter, Mrs. H. M. Mathew, and her son, R. H. Mathew, attended the funeral from here, which was held at Lee's Park, Sunday, April 24th.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Loup City Northwestern, published on 28 April 1910; located on the website, Library of Congress (http://loc.gov), accessed 6 August 2026.
King, Katherine C.
Katherine C. King died at her home in Arcadia on Thursday, April 28, 1898. She was born in Bucks Co. Pennsylvania, June 22, 1807 and was 90 years 10 months and 28 days old. Mrs. King moved to Nebraska July 1, 1881. Has resided in Nebraska 18 years and leaves a husband and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. As Mr. King who is quite old and feble has decided to spend the rest of his days at Loup City the remains were laid to rest in the Evergreen cemetery.
Source: Excerpt from the newspaper, The Loup City Northwestern, published on 6 May 1898; located on the website, Library of Congress (http://loc.gov), accessed 21 December 2025.
Leininger, Henry
The sorrowful news of the death of Mr. Henry Leininger was received here Wednesday when a telegram was received by his son George. .
Source: Excerpt from the newspaper, Omaha Daily Bee, published on 11 December 1921; located on the website, Library of Congress (http://loc.gov), accessed 4 January 2026.
