Two newspaper articles

# 1 - - Pilot, January 16, 1929

MRS. GEORGE LUSE DIED

PASSED AWAY AT THE BLAIR HOSPITAL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING AND FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY

Mrs. George Luse passed away at the Blair Hospital at an early hour last Friday morning, where she was taken late Wednesday night in a very serious condition. She underwent an operation for appendicitis some six years ago, never fully recovering from it and the shock.

The funeral service was held at the Methodist church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.H. Underwood officiating. There was a large crowd of relatives and friends present to show their last tribute of respect. The floral offerings were beautiful, showing the high esteem in which Mrs. Luse was held in the community.

The music was furnished by a mixed quartette composed of Miss Ethel Mead, Mrs. E.J. Hancock, Dr. C.R. Mead and the writer, with Miss Gertrude Mead at the piano.

Dora Mattie Raver was born Sept. 15, 1869, her parents being the late Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Raver. She grew to womanhood on the farm where she was born, three miles west of Blair, and after her marriage to George Luse, June 28, 1884, she continued to make her home on the same farm. That was still her home when death found her, so her entire life of 50 years was spent in the same neighborhood.

Four children were born to them: Gladys, now Mrs. John Petersen; Harry and Adelbert, deceased; and George, jr., who lives at home. There are five grandchildren living. Also two brothers, Del and Steve Raver, and two sisters, Mrs. E.V. Heath and Mrs. D.Q. Steed, all of Blair and vicinity.

Mrs. Luse was a loving and dutiful wife, a kind and indulgent mother and was therefore a good neighbor and a true friend. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of their many friends.

(Note: Re/ the singers in the quartette, the writer of this article did not identify himself.)

CARD OF THANKS -- We wish in this way to express our sincere thanks and deepest appreciation to the neighbors and friends for the many kindnesses shown us during the illness and after the death of Mrs. Luse. We want to especially thank those who sent the beautiful flowers in her memory, the ministers, singers and pallbearers for their kindly services.

GEORGE LUSE, MRS. GEORGE LUSE, JR., MR. AND MRS. J.L. PETERSEN

# 2 - - from Blair Enterprise on 12 or 17 of January 1929

Buried in Blair Cemetery

Published in Blair Enterprise on 12 or 17 of January 1929

Mrs. Dora Luse, who resided west of Blair, passed away at the Blair hospital last Friday morning at two o'clock, the victim of flu. She had been ill about a week and was taken to the hospital for treatment but in spite of every care and attention that could be given her she succumbed to the dread disease. Miss Dora Raver, daughter of pioneer settlers, Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Raver, was born on the old home place west of Blair and her entire life was spent on the old home farm.

She was educated in the Sutherland school and about thirty-three years ago she met and wedded George Luse. To them four children were born, two of whom, Mrs. John L. Petersen and George Jr., are still living. She also has two brothers, Adelbert of Minnesota and Steve of Valentine, Neb. and two sisters, Mrs. Dave Steed and Mrs. Ernest Heath, who survive her.

The funeral services were held last Sunday at 1 p.m.from the home and at two o'clock from the M.E. Church in Blair and interment was made in the Blair cemetery.

#3-Mrs. George Luse Dies at Hospital Friday

Mrs. George Luse died at the Blair hospital last Friday morning following an illness of lengthy duration. Six years ago she underwent an operation for appendicitis, but never fully recovered from its effects. Dora Mattie Raver was born September 15, 1869, and was the daughter of Hamilton and Sarah Raver. She was married June 28, 1884 to George Luse in this city and to this union four children were born, two of whom survive her.

The deceased had lived in Washington county all of her life and was held in high esteem by all who came in contact with her. She was an excellent neighbor, a faithful wife and mother and will be sadly missed in the neighborhood where she has always resided. The sympathy of many friends goes out to the bereaved family.

Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. W. H. Underwood officiating, after which interment was made in Blair cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss her bereaved husband, a son, George H. Luse; a daughter, Mrs. John Petersen of the Rose Hill neighborhood; two sisters, Mrs. D. Q. Steed and Mrs. Ernest Heath; and two brothers, Stephen Raver of Valentine and Adelbert Raver of Minnesota.

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

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