FORMER BLAIR MAN DIES

M. A. Summers, formerly a resident of Washington county, passed away at his home near Page, Neb. on Wednesday, March 28, after an illness of several weeks from infirmities due to old age. At his death he was 81 years and 9 months old.

Deceased came to Washington county in 1867 and made this his home until 1892 when he moved to Page, Neb. On February 18, 1888 he was married to Isabella Cruickshank, who with six children and several grandchildren, are left to mourn his departure.

Mr. and Mrs. Summers celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last year, and at this celebration all their children were present and assisted in making the day a memorable one.

Interment was made at Page last Saturday, March 31.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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