Farnam and community was greatly grieved when word was received here Sunday of the death of Harry Schroeder at the Methodist hospital in Omaha. Death came as the result of a blood clot which caused pressure on the brain. He had been sick only a few days.

The remains were brought here Monday morning and the funeral services were held in the Community hall at 2 p.m. Tuesday. It was one of the largest funerals held here in several years. The stage and front of the building was a profusion of beautiful floral offerings.

The male octette from Eustis sang a couple of songs “Down the Valley, One by One” and “He Knows it All.” Mrs. Guy Schroeder sang, “Face to Face” and Mesdames Ainlay and Cameron sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.”

Harry Phillip Schroeder was born at Kenesaw, Nebr., June 4, 1888 and passed away at the Methodist Hospital at Omaha, April 28, 1928. Aged 39 years, 10 months and 24 days.

His parents moved from Kenesaw to Venango and afterwards to Eustis, here his boyhood days were spent attending the Eustis public school, from which he graduated. During his spare time he became helper at the depot. He rose rapidly in his work with the telegraph key and soon was given a position as operator. Selecting railroading eas his life’s work, promotions continued and he was soon placed in a position as depot agent, being located at different points, Farnam being the last one, he being agent there for the past fourteen years. At the time of his passing he had been in the employ of the Burlington railroad 25 years.

He was united in marriage to Lora Mae Scott Oct. 2, 1912. From this union was born Malan now age 13 and Katherine now 10.

Besides his wife and two children, he leaves to mourn his untimely death, his mother, one sister, Mrs. Chas. Scott, of Republican City, and one brother, Guy A., of McCook, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Harry was of a very pleasant and jovial spirit, was very popular among his many friends and very efficient in the management of the position he occupied and will be sadly missed from the midst.

Funeral services were conducted from the Community Hall, by Rev. B. H. Ward, pastor of the Baptist church at McCook. The remains were taken to Eustis and laid to rest in the Eustis cemetery.

The Echo joins the community in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives in this hour of sorrow.

Farnam Echo 41(26):1 Thursday, May 3, 1928