At a regular meeting of Richmond Lodge No. 69, I. O. G. T., held on March 18th, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty Ruler of events to remove from our Lodge by death our worthy Brother, Philander Scott, we feel it due to him to take this method of expressing our sincere regret at the loss we have sustained, and also our high regard for him as a true and faithful member of our Order. Brother Scott enlisted in the 69th Reg't. Ind. Vols., at its organization, and with that Regiment went through the severe ordeals of war to which it was subjected: at the battles of Richmond, Ky., Vicksburg, and Arkansas Post, he distinguished himself as a brave and courageous soldier. A kind friend and a genial comrade, he was universally beloved by his companions, ample proof of which was given by the assiduity and uninterrupted attention with which they watched him in his last sickness, and administered, as far as possible, to his necessities. He died of Typhoid fever, in the hospital, boat, at Young's Point, near Vicksburg, on the 13th of February, and as a testimonial of our appreciation of him, we respectfully submit the following:
Resolved, That in the death of our worthy Brother, Philander Scott, the Lodge has sustained an irreparable loss, the cause of Temperance a faithful and consistent advocate.
Resolved, That by his vacant seat we are reminded of the transitory nature of all earthly enjoyments and associations, and feel the necessity of living up to the high moral obligations of our Order, that we may like him exchange the labors and duties of the Subordinate Lodge for the higher and more enduring joys that await the faithful in the great Lodge room of the Eternal.
Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be forwarded to his family, and to the city papers for publication.
By order of the Lodge.
H.C. Jones,
P.H.Thomas,
M. G. Henry
Richmond Palladium, April 3, 1863; Page 3, Column 3
died at Indianapolis last Sunday, and Tuesday the remains were brought here and interred in Maple Grove cemetery. Mr. Scott had a number of relatives here, and several years ago resided in Richmond. For seven years he was a salesman for Scott & Crawford in the dry goods business, and was quite well known in the merchant trade all over the country. A large number of the older citizens met the remains at the depot and followed them to the cemetery.
Richmond Sunday Register, August 30, 1885; Page 5, Column 6
His Death Occurred About Eight O'clock Saturday Evening, and was a Peaceful One - Sketch of His Career of 83 Years - A Successful, Honorable and Benevolent Citizen - His Family - Funeral Arrangements.
Andrew F. Scott died about 8 o'clock Saturday evening at his home on north 10th street, aged 83 years, after an illness of but a few days, with combined bladder and kidney trouble, although he had been failing visibly for some weeks. His death was a peaceful one, and was more as if he were falling asleep than that he was yielding all that was mortal to the great enemy of the race.
Andrew F. Scott was born in Rockbridge county, Va., Dec. 28, 1811. He acquired a fair education in his native state, and when 22 years of age came to this county, engaging in school-teaching a short distance from this city. While teaching this school he arranged to enter the store of Daniel Reid, who was also postmaster. He remained there as clerk several years, and in 1839, after the appointment of Mr. Reid as register of the United States land office at Fort Wayne, he served as clerk there a year, and afterward served a year under James W. Borden, as receiver. In 1841 he returned to Richmond and became deputy under Sheriff Wm. Baker. He subsequently was clerk for Jerry Meek, and still later was clerk for an Ohio steam boat company until 1847. In the latter year he returned here again, and for several years carried on a successful mercantile business.
Although belonging to the political party in the minority in Wayne county, in 1851 he was elected county clerk and re-elected in 1855, his term ending in March 1860. During that time he resided in Centerville. He subsequently followed farming and building several years, in the meantime erecting the building in which the Second National bank is now situated. In 1857 he became a member of the wholesale grocery firm of Forkner, Scott & Elmer, remaining with it ten years. At the organization of the Second National bank in 1872 he was one of the prime movers, a stockholder and has been its president from the date of organization. He was one of the leading members of the United Presbyterian church. He married Margaret McGlathery, in 1839, and four children were born to them: Letitia, John, Augustus G., and Mary E. Of these Augustus is the only one now living. He is married, has three children, and lives with his father. Mrs. Scott died 8 years ago. Mr. Scott also leaves three other grandchildren, Mrs. Joseph M. Gibson, of East Main street, nee Miss Mattie Tennis; Albert McNutt, of the regular army and Frank McNutt, who is now making a tour of the world.
Too much cannot be said about Mr. Scott as a citizen and business man. His life has been a highly successful one, and his value as a citizen cannot be overestimated. His career was one of honor, strict industry and good deeds. He was well known to be a liberal man, and was one of the chief supporters of the United Presbyterian church, in which he was an elder. But his contributions to the church and for other purposes were all made in a quiet way, and neither praise nor ostentation was desired by the donor. They came from a heart which prompted only good. He was the friend of the poor, and many deeds of charity were performed for their benefit, of which the public knew nothing. In this respect he stands out in bold relief, differing from many who seek only "to be seen to be men."
Mr. Scott was a member of Whitewater lodge of Odd Fellows, Oriental Encampment and the Patriarchal Circle.
He leaves an estate valued at fully $100,000, which is exclusive of the large amounts he has given to his children and grandchildren. It consists chiefly in bank stock, which is as good as cash, and the only real estate he owned was the building just west of the Second National bank, in which McDonnell's drug store is located, and his north 10th street home.
The funeral will occur at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the United Presbyterian church, Rev. Alex Gilchrist conducting the services, and the three orders above named, in which he held membership, will attend in a body. Friends wishing to see the remains can call at the home this evening from 6 to 9, and tomorrow morning from 8 to 10.
Evening Item, Monday, March 18, 1895; Page 3, Column 5
The funeral of Andrew F. Scott occurred this afternoon from the United Presbyterian church, Rev. Alex. Gilchrist conducting the services. The church was filled with people, and a great many called last evening and this morning to see the remains while they were yet at the home.
Rev. Gilchrist's sermon was on the virtues of the life of the deceased, as an example to the generation now arising. The chief characteristics he touched on were industry, faithfulness to duty, devotion to the church and to family. In all of these things Mr. Scott's life was worthy of emulation.
The music was by the choir, which rendered two recitations from the psalms of David.
The following floral offerings were given: Y. P. S. C. E. of the United Presbyterian church, roses; Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Gibson, spray of lilies; Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Scott, pillow bearing the word "Father;" Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jackson, spray of lilies and roses; Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Reid, spray of lilies; employees of the Second National bank, lilies; Mrs. Maria Schlaeter, roses; a large bunch of roses bore only the word "Friends."
The honorary pall bearers were: Messrs. J.M. Gaar, J.D. Wiggins, T.W. Roberts, T.W.O. Braffet, Judge Wm. Bickle and Ellis Thomas. The active pall-bearers were: Messrs. D.G. Reid, B.B. Myrick, jr., Geo. Bishop, Samuel Gaar, John Clawson and Wm. Hadley. Interment was at Earlham.
Each of the three banks was closed during the time of the funeral.
Evening Item, Tuesday, March 19, 1895; Page 3, Column 4
Augustus C. Scott, 75 years old, died at his home on North Tenth Street, Thursday morning of cancer. Mr. Scott had been in ill health for ten or twelve years. His death removes one of the best known farmers of the county, and a well-known and esteemed citizen of Richmond.
Surviving members of the family are his widow, two daughters, Miss Martha and Miss Ruth Scott, and one son, Andrew Scott.
Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends are requested to omit flowers.
Mr. Scott was of an old Virginia family which settled in this state in 1838, when his father, Andrew F. Scott came west from Virginia as a schoolmaster. His father and grandfather, Jesse Scott, were both natives of Rockbridge county, Va. His father was for many years identified with the growth, development and improvement of Wayne county.
Augustus Scott was reared in the home of his father, attending the schools of Centerville and Richmond. For many years he was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising, and at the time of his death was owner of some very valuable farm land. One farm of 78 acres of rich land is situated a mile and a half east of Richmond, and another south of Richmond. He was an excellent judge of stock. He had also been in active control of some of Richmond's leading enterprises, being a stock holder in the Second National bank.
He was married to Miss Rachel Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Brown on May 3, 1888. They became the parents of four children, Thomas H. Scott now deceased, and the three surviving his death.
Richmond Palladium, Thursday Evening, December 26, 1918; Page 1, Col 4
Mrs. Alonzo Scott, of New Paris, died this morning at 7 o'clock at her home, after a long illness. Mrs. Scott was one of the most highly esteemed women of that community and her death brought forth univeral expressions of regret and sympathy. Mrs. Scott is survived by her husband and two children, Mrs. Charles McGuire of this city, and Charles Scott, of New Paris. Both Mr. and Mrs. Scott are well known in this city as they had many friends here. Mr. Scott has figured extensively in political circles in Preble county and recently retired from the office of county treasurer. The funeral will take place from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial will be at the New Paris cemetery.
Richmond Evening Item, Friday, Sept. 21, 1906; Page 2, Col 4
NEW PARIS, Ohio. - Mrs. Mary E. Scott, 67 years old, of this place, died early Thursday morning at the Miami Valley hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Thimble club, the Board of Church Trustees, the Loyal Women's class, and the Cedar Springs Community club.
Surviving are the husband, Charles F. Scott; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Beebe; two grandchildren, Barbara and Stuart, jr., all of Richmond; two brothers, John Brown of Elyria, Ohio, and Morton Brown of Richmond; and one sister, Mrs. Grace Staley of Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. (e.s.t.) Saturday at the Kessler Funeral home here with burial at Spring Lawn cemetery. Friends may call after Friday noon at the funeral home.
Palladium Item, Friday, Dec. 26, 1941; Page 2, Col 4
Friends of Thomas L. Scott, pioneer resident of Richmond, and brother of the late William G. Scott, one of the founders of Gaar, Scott & Co., have been notified of his death in Redfield, Ia., from senility.
Scott was one of the leading men of Wayne county in the early days. He came to Wayne county with his parents, who were of Scotch-Irish stock, and Covenanters of the strictest sect. It was in their home that the first Sunday school in Wayne county was organized.
When twelve years old he began to work in one of the local woolen mills. He volunteered for the Mexican war at the age of 19, but was rejected. He was an ardent Abolitionist and helped to raise troops for the northern cause during the Civil war. He was elected county auditor on the Democratic ticket. He moved to Redfield in 1867, entering the mercantile business, and later engaging in farming. He retired a number of years ago.
Richmond Evening Item, 8 March 1912; Page 1, Col 3
Miss Delle Scott, sister of Mrs. J. O. Risser and who made her home here with Mr. and Mrs. Risser for about three years, died Monday at Pasadena, according to a message received by relatives here. Funeral services will be held at Redfield, Iowa where the body is being taken for burial. Miss Scott left here about two years ago for California where Mr. and Mrs. Risser spent last winter with her. Mrs. Risser's health is such that she will not attend the funeral.
Fayetteville Daily Democrat, September 13, 1922
The death of Archibaid A. Scott, paying teller of the First National bank which occurred Thursday evening at his home, 2041 D street, takes from Lincoln a man whose cheerfulness, courtesy, and unfailing interest in all fellow-beings will be missed by numberless people, and removes from the bank the last of the men who served during the presidency of John R. Clark. Mr. Scott came to Lincoln twenty-five years ago and held a responsibie position at the First National bank until the time of his death. He was born in Richmond, Ind., on September 3, 1864, and came west to Ashland with his parents a few years later. He began his banking career at Crete but was soon attracted to the larger city of Lincoln. For many years past few men of the city have been more widely known or had more genuine friends. In 1891 Mr. Scott married Mss Effie W. Leese, daughter of ex-Attorney General Leese, and is survived by his wife and one son, Adrian.
Mr. Scott was a man of absolute integrity, remarkable patience, and high ideals. His tastes were of the simplest and his greatest pleasure was found in his home and among his friends, and in the diversions which center around home life. His enjoyment of music was marked. He had a fine baritone voice, which had received some cultivation, and in earlier years sang in some of the church choirs of the city. Much as he enjoyed the singing, however, he gave up the choir practice because of the time taken from his family. He had been a member of a Masonic lodge for many years, and of the Maccabees, and a member of the First Presbyterian church.
Mr. Scott was the youngest of nine children and is the second to he taken. He had never previously been seriously ill, and his constitution was so rugged that his friends did not believe he could succumb. Those of his family to survive him are his mother, Mrs. Maria F. Scott of Atlanta, Ga., who arrived in the city on Thursday, and George Scott, a brother, of Ashland, who was also with him at the end; Will Scott of Ashland, Frank H Scott, president of the Century Magazine Co., New York city, Hugh C. Scott of Atlanta, Ga., R. M. Scott of Denver, and two sisters, Mrs. R J. Watts of Atlanta and Mrs. Richard Jackson of St. Paul.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the family residence, 2041 D street. The Rev. F. S. Stein, an old friend of the Scott family, will conduct the services. The following family friends will serve as pall bearers: Governor Shallenberger, Judge C. B. Letton, W. E. Barkley, jr., C. C. Quiggle, W. T. Irons and C. F. Harpham. The honorary pall bearers have been chosen as follows from Mr. Scott's associates at the First National bank: H. S. Freeman, Arthur Ryons, Charles Robinson, Frank Parks, Joe L. Burnham, jr, Albert A. Ingalls. Two hymns which were special favorites of Mr. Scott, "I'm a Pilgrim, I'm a Stranger" and "Eternity," will be sang by mrs. Lillian Helms. Interment will be at Wyuka.
The follwoing relatives are already in the city: Mrs. Maria F. Scott of Atlanta, Ga, and Mrs. M. L. Leese of Denver. Mrs. Leese is the mother of Mrs. Scott and reached Lincoln Friday afternoon. Miss Clara Leese and R. M. Scott of Denver both arrived yesterday and a brother of Mrs. Scott, Ray Leese, of Colorado Springs, is also expected. The others who will be present for the services are Mr. and Mrs. George Scott, Will Scott and daughters, and Clement and John Scott, all from Ashland.
Sept. 23, 1910, Nebraska State Journal, Page B1, Col 1 - 2
Mrs. Effie Leese Scott, a native Nebraskan, newspaper and magazine editor and publicity director, died Saturday. Mrs. Scott was Cornhusker Hotel social director from 1932 to 1948.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. C. Vin White officiating. Burial will be in Wyuka Cemetery.
She attended the University of Nebraska, University of Colorado and Columbia University.
She was a life member of the New York Women's Press Club, National Writers Assn., Nebraska Club in New York, honorary member of the Missouri Club in New York, Nebraska Writers Guild, Nebraska Society of Industrial Editors, Gamma Alpha business sorority and International Hotel Women's Executives Assn.
Mrs. Scott was a charter member and organizer of Tuesday Review, a Lincoln literary club; a charter member of the Lincoln Woman's Club; member of Chapter B, PEO, in Tucson; Ariz., and the DAR, a charter member of the Lincoln Quota Club International, a member of the Women's division of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Wooden Spoon, University Club and Nebraska Art Assn.
She is survived by a son, William Adrian Scott, and a sister, Mrs. Clara Leese Raber of Berkeley, Calif.
June 6, 1959, Lincoln Evening Journal, Pg. 2, Col. 2
