Beatrice McKenzie and George Louis Scott

GEORGE LOUIS SCOTT, son of MARIA FRANCES CRAWFORD and WILLIAM CLEMENT SCOTT SR., was born May 1, 1860 in 5th Street, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, and died August 29, 1944 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia.^{2064, 37} He is buried in Ashland Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska.^{6465, 7847}

He married BEATRICE MCKENZIE on July 30, 1902 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska,^{301, 2426} daughter of MARY JANE BOGGS and JOSEPH MCKENZIE. She was born in November, 1875 in Illinois, and died February 10, 1925 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska.⁶⁴⁶⁶ She is buried in Ashland Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska.^{6465, 6466} She married (1) Perry Parks March 1, 1893 in Harvard, Clay, Nebraska (b. January, 1868, Michigan).⁸⁹⁴⁶

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George L. Scott

• was baptized on March 21, 1861 at First Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana by Rev. Wm. H. VanDoran¹¹⁶
  
• was a member of the First Christian Church, Ashland, Nebraska. ⁷⁸⁴⁷

Aurora News-Register, March 4, 1893⁸⁹⁴⁶

Parks—McKenzie

Mr. Perry Parks, eldest son of D. B. Parks, Esq., of this city, was married last Wednesday evening at Harvard, to Miss Beatrice McKenzie, of that place. John Work, of this city, officiated as best man for the groom, while a niece of Miss McKenzie assisted in a like manner for the bride. Mr. Parks is one of Aurora's best young men, honest and capable in lines which he undertakes. Recently he has purchased the Snyder Studio, and will follow that vocation in the future, with very bright prospects. The bride is one of the most popular young ladies of Harvard, having always taken a part in the social circles of that place. She is the daughter of one of the oldest settlers of Clay county, Mr. McKenzie having by hard labor earned a recompense for himself and family, is now retired from actual labors and makes his home in this city. The couple immediately after the ceremony left for Denver and other parts, and will be home the fore part of next week. We welcome them to our midst, and hope they may "be bountifully supplied with the good things of this world."

Lincoln Courier, August 2, 1902²⁴²⁶

The marriage of Miss Beatrice McKenzie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph mcCkenzie of Harvard, Nebraska, and Mr. George L. Scott, son of Mrs. Maria Scott of Ashland, was celebrated Wednesday morning at eight o'clock, at the home of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cox, 234 South Eighteenth street. Only relatives witnessed the ceremony. Reverend Fletcher L. Wharton read the service. Mrs. T. A. Barbour, a sister of the bride from Harvard, played the Lohengrin march as the bridal couple entered the drawing room and took their places in front of a bank of palms for the service. The bride wore an exquisite gown of gray satin foulard with pink flowers, trimmed with black lace and velvet. The decorations throughout the house were elaborate. The drawing room was beautified with a profusion of palms, ferns and pink roses. The color scheme in the dining room was green and white. A four course breakfast was served by Misses Mabel Cox and Hazel Lauer. Covers were laid for fifteen. Mr. and Mrs. Scott left on the ten forty train for the mountains. They will receive friends at their home in Ashland, after September fifteenth. Out of town guests at the wedding were Mrs. Joseph McKenzie, Mrs. T. A. Barbour, of Harvard; Mrs. Maria Scott, Miss Jessie Scott and Mr. John Scott of Ashland; Mrs. J. B. McDowell and Miss Cora McDowell of Fairbury.

Ashland Gazette, March 5, 1931⁸¹⁸⁶

Geo. L. Scott To Retire Soon, Here 53 Years

Is Closing Out Stock and Will Take a Long-Earned Rest

It is with regret that the editor of the Gazette learns that Mr. G. L. Scott of the firm of Scott & Co., clothiers, has decided to retire from active business. He has issued bills to the buying public and has a page ad in today's paper announcing having reached the decision above stated.

His retirement from the active business field will close over a half century in the clothing business in Ashland. During that time Mr. Scott has built up for himself an enviable reputation for honesty, and fair dealing in the mercantile world.

During this long business career, he has also held many city positions of trust, having served on the city council, the Board of Education, besides having at various time been treasurer, secretary and for many years, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Congregational church.

The editor of this paper has had very pleasant associations with Mr. Scott for more than sixteen years in handling his advertising, and doing his commercial printing, and we have found this relation very enjoyable indeed.

A record of having served the public for more than 53 years is not one that falls to the lot of many, but a service of that length, if given along the line of the Golden Rule, as in the case of Mr. Scott, is one to be envied.

As far as possible, we hope Mr. Scott's old and new customers will rally to his support and make this final sale a brilliant success.

T. A. Price of the Hosburgh-Cannon Sales Co., of Lincoln, has charge of the advertising for this sale. Bills have already been issued and a full-page ad appears in this paper. Mr. Price is a genial gentleman to meet, and has made many friends here while conducting sales for Mr. Scott both last year and this.

Lincoln Evening Journal, September 4, 1931⁴³⁰²

ASHLAND STORE SOLD WHEN OWNER RETIRES

ASHLAND.—G. I. Scott, fifty-three years in the clothing business in Ashland, has sold the Scott clothing store to J. S. Newberry, who has been associated with the store as salesman since 1919. Mr. Scott has been owner of the store for the past thirty-eight years, starting as a clekr for the late H. H. Shedd. Mr. Scott will re[t]ire to Atlanta, Ga.

Lincoln Star, August 26, 1934²⁴⁴¹

G. L. Scott left Tuesday for Chicago to attend the Fair before returned to his home at Atlanta, Ga. He has been visiting relatives here the past two weeks.

Lincoln Star, February 10, 1925⁶⁴⁶⁶

DEATH AT ASHLAND

(Special to The Star.)

ASHLAND, Neb., Feb. 10.—Mrs. George L. Scott, wife of one of Ashland's leading business men, died Monday after an illness of several weeks. Besides the husband she leaves one sister, who has been with her for several weeks past. Mrs. Scott was fifty years of age and was prominent in church and social work. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m., Wednesday at the home. Rev. D. M Beggs, pastor of the Congregational church of which she as a member, will officiate. Interment will be in the local cemetery.

Atlanta Constitution, August 31, 1944²⁰⁶⁴

GEORGE L. SCOTT

George L. Scott, who resided in a downtown hotel, died Tuesday in a private hospital. The body was taken to Ashland, Neb., for funeral services and burial. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. R. A. Jackson, of Ridgefield, Conn., and several nieces and nephews.

Ashland Gazette, September 6, 1944⁷⁸⁴⁷

LAST RITES ARE HELD FOR GEO. L. SCOTT

A Prominent Business Man Here For Many Years

The funeral service for George Scott was held Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church, with Rev. S. P. Hieb in charge. The pallbearers were Ernest Harnsberger, B. F. Balder, Henry Sutton, C. D. Lutton, Earl Chamberlin and G. W. Loofe. Interment was in the Ashland cemetery.

George Louis Scott was born at Richmond, Indiana May 1, 1860. He moved with his family to Nebraska in 1870, first going to Camden, a small settlement on the Blue river. He moved to Ashland in November 1871. He was married to Beatrice McKenzie in July 1901, and she preceded him in death in February 1925. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Anna Jackson of Ridgefield, Conn., and nieces and nephews including John Scott and Clem Scott.

Mr. Scott was for many years in the men's clothing business and had a large store in Ashland. He was one of the city's leading merchants, and his support and influence were felt in many projects which contributed to the successful growth of the community.

He became a member of the Congregational church in 1907, and was one of its most trusted and reliable members. He was very faithful in attendance. he was an usher for many years, and he had also served as trustee and as church treasurer.

In 1931 he retired from all business and moved to Atlanta, Ga., making his home with his widowed sister, Mrs. Julius R. Watts until her passing one year ago.

Mr. Scott passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, aged 84 years and 4 months.

After he left Ashland in 1931, he returned here for annual visits, the last a year ago this summer. Mr. Scott changed very little throughout the years, and seemed always the same to his friends. He was kindly, courteous, fastidious, and very well groomed. His passing is mourned by many friends who still remember him as showing interest in others and their welfare—stopping for a friendly chat.

He was one of Ashland's real "old timers," a fine gentleman who helped mold the progress of the city during its early days.

Ashland Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska