Elizabeth Anne Stanley and John Adams Scott

JOHN ADAMS SCOTT, son of MARY ZERVIAH SHEDD and WILLIAM CLEMENT SCOTT JR., was born October 16, 1878 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska,²³ and died June 27, 1969 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.²³ He is buried in Ashland Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska.²³

He married ELIZABETH ANNE STANLEY on May 12, 1929 in Papillion, Sarpy, Nebraska,²⁴ daughter of ROSE MAY STAMBAUGH and ADELBERT BALLOU STANLEY. She was born January 27, 1903 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, and died June 12, 1971 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska.²³ She is buried in Ashland Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska.²³

Personal Information
Marriage Announcements and News
Newspaper Articles
Obituaries
Cemetery Pictures

Census Records

Children of ELIZABETH ANNE STANLEY and JOHN ADAMS SCOTT:

Personal Information

John Adams Scott and Elizabeth Anne Stanley were members of the First Congregational Church, Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska.

John A. Scott

ran the famiiy grocery store, Scott's Grocery, from 1893 - 1945²⁰⁴⁹
was a member of the Pomegranate Lodge #110, Freemasons on May 14, 1902²⁰⁴⁹

Elizabeth A. Stanley

graduated from Ashland High School, Saunders County, Nebraska
was a member of the Chapter BD, P.E.O., Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska

Marriage Announcements and News

Ashland Gazette, May 16, 1929

ELIZABETH STANLEY WEDS JOHN A. SCOTT

Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert B. Stanley of Ashland announce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann, to John A. Scott, which took place Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Papillion at the home of Rev. Mr. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Leon White and daughter, Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harnsberger, were the only guests present at the ceremony. Immediately following the service the group motored to Omaha for a wedding dinner at the Hotel Fontenelle.

The bride wore a smart frock of blue and tan georgette crepe with a coat of tan broadcloth trimmed with moleskin. A small hat of similar shade with shoes and gloves to match completed the costume.

Both the bride and groom were born and reared in Ashland and are graduates of the Ashland high school. For many years Mr. Scott has been identified with Scott's Grocery store that was established by his father in 1874. By his courtesy and fair treatment he has built up an enviable business reputation and is one of the substantial citizens of Ashland. Mrs. Scott has been connected with the store for several years as bookkeeper. She is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and is a charming young woman who has the respect and esteem of a wide circle of friends who wish her happiness in her married life.

Mr. Scott is having a new house of Dutch Colonial design built for his bride in the north eastern part of the city and as soon as it is ready for occupancy they will begin housekeeping there.

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Omaha World-Herald, May 16, 1929²⁴⁰⁹

In Cupid's Net

Scott-Stanley.

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Ann Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert B. Stanley of Ashland, and John A. Scott, also of Ashland, took place at 4 o'clock Sunday in Papillion, Neb., at the home of Rev. Hall. A wedding supper followed at the Fontenelle hotel here. In the party were Mr. and Mrs. Leon White and daughter, Miss Jean White, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harnsberger, all of Ashland.

Newspaper Articles

Ashland Gazette, July 15, 1915⁷⁸⁵⁷

John Scott left Friday on a three weeks vacation trip. He went from here to Palisade, Nebr., where he joined Mr. Churchill, who with a number of others will form a party going to the mountains of Montana to hunt, fish and have a good time. John will probably come home with a bear over each shoulder; or more likely, he will come on the run with the bear after him.

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Ashland Gazette, September 4, 1930⁷⁸⁵³

MRS. JOHN SCOTT HOSTESS AT BRIDGE THURSDAY AFTERNOON

Mrs. John Scott was hostess to a group of ladies Thursday afternoon at her home. Bridge was played, the guests being seated at five tables. Mrs. J. E. McDowell won the prize for high score and Mrs. Frank Woodward received the second prize. A dainty luncheon was served following the game. Mrs. J. E. McDowell of Philadelphia, Mrs. F. J. Gunther of Lincoln and Miss Frances Scott of Denver were out of town guests who were present.

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Ashland Gazette, October 22, 1936⁷⁸⁴⁸

JOHN SCOTTS ARE HELD UP BY GUNMEN SATURDAY

Quick Thinking Foils Success of Holdup Men

Mr. and Mrs. John Scott were the victims of holdup men Saturday evening, after they had closed the store and returned home. But for the presence of mind of Mrs. Scott, and a timely coincidence, the gunmen would have made a much richer haul. As it was, they took $3.00 from Mr. Scott.

When Mr. and Mrs. Scott left the store late in the evening, and started home in their car, they noticed that another car was following them. They had told Miss Verna Converse, who works for them, that she could go home Saturday night after they returned home, and they commented that the following car was probably Verna's family coming to call for her.

When the Scott car had been piloted into the garage at their home, Mr. and Mrs. Scott got out, and found themselves face to face with a gun in the hand of a bandit. He commanded them to hand over their money, and talked as though it was his intention to take Mr. Scott back down to the grocery store, where a richer haul might be obtained. The second bandit was at the wheel of the waiting car, parked north of Edwin Fricke's, and when Mrs. Scott saw her husband was taking up most of the bandit's attention, she sidled around the corner of the garage. Although the thief in the car commanded her to stop, she bravely kept on going.

Turns Light On

Meanwhile, the bandit was getting right down to cases with Mr. Scott. It just happened that Miss Converse had been watching for her family, and when she saw the second car waiting, she turned on the porch light, thinking that she would light up the back yard so they could find their way in better. The light evidently frightened the bandits, and they made a rapid getaway.

Mr. Scott said that he would be unable to identify the bandits again, since it was dark as pitch. He said, however, that one man was large, and the other small.

Later on a holdup car was picked up in Omaha. It was an Omaha car, which had No 20 county license plates on it. These same plates were stolen from Goodhart Vent, who was present at a party at the A. N. Holmes home Saturday evening, so it was generally considered that the same parties were responsible for both the Omaha and Ashland jobs.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott feel that they had quite an experience, and they also feel fortunate that they came out of it as well as they did. Mr. Scott took out burglary insurance Monday morning, had a new lock put on the store, and he is not anticipating any more successful visits from thieves in the very near future.

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This town has a deep respect for the courage of Mrs. John Scott. When the car stopped and she saw the holdup man with a gun, she started on and away. The bandit told her, "Stop, lady." Mrs. Scott replied, "No, I am going." Then bandit then threatened, "Stop, lady, or I'll shoot." Mrs. Scott kept right on going, only faster, across the lawn toward the Judy house. I'll bet there are lots of red-blooded he-men who would have gladly stopped at the first warning.

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NOTE: On November 19, 1936, the Ashland Gazette reported that the bandits had been caught and confessed to holding up the Scotts. "Mrs. Scott escaped with the store receipts when John argued with the bandits."

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Ashland Gazette, July 30, 1941³⁸⁴⁶

Fire Destroys Garage at J. A. Scott Home

As startling to the folks at the J. A. Scott home as a clap of thunder out of a clear sky, was the fire that destroyed the garage on the premises shortly after 10 o'clock Monday morning. How it started is a mystery to everyone. Billy Scott looked out of the back door and saw the flames as they were devouring the structure, his brother, Donald, having gone swimming. Mrs. Scott had taken the car out about 7 o'clock in the morning and had parked it in front of the house, so that the loss was confined to the garage proper. Near the entrance at the south end the blaze had started and when first see it was near to the top of the roof. The Ashland Volunteer Fire Department responded promptly to the call for help and saved a cabin near the garage. The loss was $400, covered by insurance.

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Ashland Gazette, August 8, 1945²⁰⁴⁸

H.W. SCHULDT NEW OWNER OF SCOTT'S GROCERY

John Scott Retires After Fifty-two Years in Business

A business change of major proportions was effected this past week when H. W. Schuldt purchased Scott's Grocery, thereby bringing retirement to the Scott family, who had conducted the store in Ashland for 71 years. Mr. Schuldt will operate the store under the name of Bud's Market.

Mr. Schuldt bought the building as well as the business.

Inventory on the stock was made Sunday, and Mr. Schuldt took possession Monday morning. The deal was a surprise to most folks, whose first knowledge of the change came as they dropped in to shop.

Mr. Schuldt is an experienced grocery man, having been connected with the business for many years. Saturday was the anniversary of 11 years in business in Ashland for Mr. Schuldt.

Mr. and Mrs. John Scott and the boys are taking a well-earned rest. They have surmounted enormous difficulties during the past months, with goods and labor shortage, wartime restrictions, long hours, etc. They have given the public excellent service, and their many friends wish them well.

The help at the store is staying on, with Mike Hooker in the meat department and Clem Scott and George Grauerholz clerking. Mrs. Schuldt is cashier. They are in need of three additional clerks, according to Mr. Schuldt.

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Ashland Gazette, October 24, 1963⁷⁸⁵¹

Jordan Medal Presented Friday

The bronze Jordan medal was presented to John Scott Friday evening at an open meeting at the Masonic Hall. Senior Warden Dr. H. F. Starns made the presentation to his brother-in-law on behalf of Pomegranate Lodge.

The Jordan medal is held by the Mason who has been longest a member, and it is relinquished only upon death. J. B. Parks last held the Ashland lodge's Jordan medal. (There is also a gold Jordan medal, presented to the Nebraska Mason initiated the longest ago.) Mr. Scott was initiated by Pomegranate Lodge in 1902.

Worshipful Master Carl Poggemeyer presided over the meeting and extended a welcome. Bruce Taylor spoke on behalf of the past masters of the lodge and praised Mr. Scott for his many years of service.

Lloyd Edwards, assistant custodian of the Grand Lodge, greeted the honoree on behalf of the Grand Master in Nebraska and spoke briefly on "Masonry as a builder of temples," using two songs, "How Lovely Art Thy Dwellings" and "We Would Be Building," in connection with his talk. Mrs. Bruce Taylor was accompanist.

Chaplain Ralph Yochum closed the meeting with prayer after which refreshments were served by Larry Smith, Gary DeFoil and Mrs. Carl Poggemeyer. Among the crowd who turned out to honor Mr. Scott were friends from Lincoln, Greenwood, and Council Bluffs, as well as from Ashland.

Obituaries

Ashland Gazette, July 3, 1969²⁰⁴⁹

Retired Merchant Dies at Age of 90

John A. Scott, 90, died Sunday (Friday), June 27, at the Methodist hospital, Omaha.

Funeral services for the veteran Ashland merchant who retired in 1945 were held Monday afternoon, June 30, at the First Congregational church. The Rev. Inez Lacy officiated. Mrs. Warren Robinson provided organ selections. Pallbearers were George Grauerholz, Jerald Bates, Warren Robinson, Carl Poggemeyer, Robert Fricke, and John Peterson. Burial was in Ashland Cemetery. Marcy Mortuary made the arrangements.

John Adams Scott, son of William Clement and Mary Shedd Scott, was born in Ashland on Oct. 16, 1878. He married Elizabeth Stanley May 12, 1929. Two sons, John William of Omaha and Donald Stanley of Concord, Calif. were born to them.

The Scott Grocery was founded in 1874, and Mr. Scott was its owner many years until his retirement in 1945. He was a long-time member of the First Congregational Church. He belonged to Pomegranate Lodge No. 110, A.F. & A.M., since 1902, and had held the Jordan Medal, which goes to the Mason longest in the lodge, for the past several years. He also belonged to the Scottish Rite and Shrine bodies of Masonry.

He is survived by his wife and sons; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Jessie Scott Millener, and one niece, Mrs. Roy Geesey, both of San Diego, Calif.

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Lincoln Evening Journal and Nebraska State Journal, June 15, 1971⁶⁴⁷³

SCOTT—Elizabeth A. (Betty), 68 Ashland, died Saturday. Born Ashland and life-long resident. Widow of John Scott. Member PEO. Survivors: sons, William, Omaha, Donald, Concord, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Lillian Starns, Ashland.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Congregational Church, Ashland. The Rev. Inez Lacy. Burial Ashland Cemetery. Marcy Mortuary, Ashland.

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Ashland Gazette

Mrs. John Scott Dies at Her Home

Mrs. John Scott, 68, died at her home Saturday evening, June 12.

Funeral services were held at the First Congregational church with the Rev. Inez Lacy officiating. Mrs. Warren Robinson played organ selections. Pallbearers were Jerald Bates, Robert Fricke, George Grauerholz, John Peterson, Carl Poggemeyer, and Warren Robinson. Burial was in the Ashland Cemetery.

Elizabeth Anne Stanley, daughter of A. B. and Rose May Stambaugh Stanley, was born in Ashland Jan. 27, 1903. She married John Scott at Papillion on May 12, 1929. There were active for many years in the management of Scott's Grocery, which was founded in Ashland by Mr. Scott's father in 1874. Mrs. Scott was a member of the First Congregational church of Ashland and of Chapter BD, P. E. O.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. H. F. Starns, of Ashland; by two sons, William Scott of Omaha and Donald Scott of Concord, Calif.; and by seven grandchildren. Her husband died in June, 1969.

Cemetery Pictures

Ashland Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska

Census Records

Date	Location	Enumerated Names
June 3, 1880²⁹²	Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska	William Clement Scott Mary Zerviah Shedd John Adams Scott
June 9, 1900³⁰³	Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska	William Clement Scott Mary Zerviah Shedd John Adams Scott Jessie Abigail Scott Mary Elizabeth Scott Clement Shedd Scott Maria Dorothea Scott
April 18, 1910³⁰²	Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska	William Clement Scott John Adams Scott Jessie Abigail Scott Mary Elizabeth Scott Clement Shedd Scott Maria Dorothea Scott
May 4, 1910³⁰²	Clear Creek, Saunders, Nebraska	Adelbert Ballou Stanley Rose May Stambaugh Elizabeth Anne Stanley Lillian Blythe Stanley Adelbert Daniel Stanley Kathryn Lucille Stanley
January 12, 1920²⁹⁹	Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska	William Clement Scott John Adams Scott Maria Dorothea Scott
January 28, 1920²⁹⁹	Clear Creek, Saunders, Nebraska	Adelbert Ballou Stanley Rose May Stambaugh Elizabeth Anne Stanley Lillian Blythe Stanley Adelbert Daniel Stanley
April 4, 1930³⁰⁰	Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska	John Adams Scott Elizabeth Anne Stanley
April 24, 1940²⁴⁹¹	Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska	John Adams Scott Elizabeth Anne Stanley Son Son
April 17, 1950⁹⁴⁶²	Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska	John Adams Scott Elizabeth Anne Stanley Son