Steve Mast, of Moorefield, in company with Tom Woods, went fishing early morning and on returning from the lake to Mr. Wood's home, Mr. Mast was struck by an auto and quite severly [sic] hurt. He was put in an auto and taken to Mr. Wood's home where he still remains, not being able yet to return home.

The Curtis Enterprise 29(15):4 Thursday, June 24, 1920

Steve Mast of Moorefield, who was run over by an auto in Curtis a couple weeks ago, and not getting along as well as desired by the attending physician and his folks, was taken to North Platte for further treatment in the hospital. The trip was made last Friday, overland. That evening he underwent an operation and died shortly afterwards.

On Saturday morning the sad news of his death was received here by phone.

Mr. Mast was a man long in years and prior to his accident, had undergone a severe sick spell. Taking that and his age in consideration, he was not in very good shape to battle with the accident that unfortunately befell him.

Mr. Mast was one of Frontier county's pioneers, a respected citizen and good neighbor. The family and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in the death of a beloved husband, father and citizen.

Stephen D. Mast was born in Clarine county, Penn., February 5, 1851. Died July 2, 1920, at North Platte, age 69 years, 4 months, 27 days.

At the age of 9 he moved with his family to Armstrong county, Penn. At 21 he came west, first to Iowa and later to Harlan county, Nebr. In the spring of 1884 he homesteaded six miles southeast of Moorefield. He was married to Mary L. Wood, September 29, 1889. To this union three children were born, Lee F. and Mrs. Blanche Teeters of Moorefield, and William F. who has been with the army of occupation in Germany. Besides his children, he leaves one grandson, two brothers and three sisters, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at the Moorefield church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. C. M. Neve of Stockville.

The Curtis Enterprise 29(17) Thursday, July 8, 1920

S. D. Mast of Moorefield died Friday night, July 2, in a North Platte hospital, death resulting from injuries received about three weeks ago, when he was run down by an automobile.

Funeral services were held at the Moorefield church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. M. Neve. Interment was made in the Moorefield cemetery.

Mr. Mast homesteaded near Moorefield in 1884 and has been a resident of Frontier county ever since. Aside from being one of the oldest inhabitants and pioneers, he was one of the best known and highly respected citizens of the county. He served a term in the legislature several years ago and has been his party's candidate for that and other offices at different times.

The writer has known Mr. Mast for a number of years and counted him as one of our very best friends and in his death we feel a personal loss. He was a good man in every respect and his passing away is a distinct loss.

(Stephen D. Mast was born in Clarine county, Pennsylvania. When nine years old he moved with his parents to Armstrong county, Pennsylvania. At the age of 21 he started west, first settling in Iowa and afterwards moving to Harlan county, Nebraska. He came to Frontier county in 1884. He was married to Mary L. Wood. Three children were born to them, viz: Lee F. and William Floyd and Mrs. Arther Teeters. He also leaves two brothers and three sisters, his wife having died some time ago.)

The Stockville Faber, 8 July 1920

Word, received here Friday night, July 2, from North Platte, announcing the death of Hon. S. D. Mast, was quite a shock to this community. Mr. Mast was run down by an automobile in Curtis about two weeks before and for some time he was thought to be improving, although the extent of his injuries was slow in developing. Later it was decided to take him to North Platte to the hospital, in hopes of benefiting his condition. He was taken there Friday forenoon, but died Friday evening and was brought to his home here, where he was kept until day of the funeral, Tuesday.

His wife passed away a few years ago, and on Tuesday afternoon, July 6, the last remains of Mr. Mast were tenderly laid to rest beside his wife in the Moorefield cemetery. Funeral services were conducted at the Moorefield church by Rev. Neve and attended by a large assemblage of friends and neighbors.

Mr. Mast was representative in the legislature of 1911 and held numerous school offices and other places of trust. He was a very considerate neighbor and a man of sterling qualities, and a man who had the confidence of a very wide circle of friends.—Moorefield Herald.

The Farnam Echo 17(32):1 Thursday, July 15, 1920