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Benjamin G. and Mary “Mae” R. (Hanna) Eivins

Benjamin G. Eivins was born on 1 February 1865 in Clarke County, Iowa. He was the fourth child born to John F. and Evoline (Smith)Eivins.

Children

1. Julia M. Eivins: Born in 1890 and 7 August 1890. She is buried in the Kilfoil Cemetery, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska. [2}

2. Retta E. Eivins: Born in 1891 and died 30 August 1892 at age 1 year 6 months and 27 days. She is buried in the Kilfoil Cemetery, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska. [3]

3. Flossie Bell Eivins: Born on 8 September 1891 (or 1892). Married Earl D. Shoup on 4 June 1909. Died on 1 September 1987 and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Calloway, Custer County, Nebraska.[4]

4. Blanche Eivins: Born on 12 June 1894. Married William R. Patchin. Died on 11 October 1975.

5. Benjamin E. Eivins: Born on 11 June 1896 near Merna, Nebraska. Married Elisie M. Buck on 31 July 1916. Died on 1 September 1960 in Mullen, Hooker County, Nebraska.

6. Melvin E. Eivins: Born in February 1900 and died on 16 May 1900 at approximately 3months of age due.

7. Lavanchie “Pearl” Eivins: Born on 13 October 1905. Married Chester R. Johnson on 15 March 1927.

8. Mildred L. Eivins: Born on 25 February 1907. Married Joe M. Rayfield on 25 December 1931. Died in 1988.

Census

1870 Federal Census: Clarke County, Knox Township

1880 Federal Census: Iowa, Clarke County, Ward Township [5]

1885 Iowa Census: Iowa, Clarke County, Troy Township [8]

News

1891

"Mr. J. Lucas has rented his farm to Ben Eivins and will move his family into town in a few days.  He will occupy his building, next to the butcher shop." — The Merna Record, Merna, Nebraska, 19 Mar 1891, Thu, Vol. 5, No. 17, Page 1 [6]

"O. G. Fenner and B. G. Eivins each showed their appreciation of the Record one dollar's worth on Thursday.
Mrs. B. G. Eivins has been visiting in Clark county, Iowa, for the past three weeks and is expected home soon." — The Merna Record, Merna, Nebraska, 08 Oct 1891, Thu, Vol. 5, No. 45, Page 1 [6]

B. G. Eivins for County Assessor in 1891 on an independent ticket -- Merna, Nebraska — The Merna Record, Merna, Nebraska, 08 Oct 1891, Thu, Vol. 5. No. 45, Page 4 [6]

1894

"Installation of I. O. O. F
On Saturday night last the following named officers of Merna Lodge, No. 202, I. O. O. F. were duly installed by District Deputy Grand Master, T. J. Wood of Mason City, to wit:
….
B. G. Eivens -- Warden" —- The Merna Reporter , Merna, Nebraska, 18 Jan 1894, Thu, Vol 3, No. 11, Page 1 [6]

1895

"B. G. Eivins, of Merna, had business in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska,  08 Mar 1895, Fri, Vol. 3, No. 47, Page 1 [6]

1903

"B. G. Eivins, of Merna, one of the Chief's old standbys, is looking after business matters in Broken Bow."  — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, Vol. 12, No. 8 Friday, June 5, 1903, Page 1 [6]

"B. G. Eivins, of Merna, spent Monday in Broken Bow." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 21 Aug 1903, Fri, Vol. 12, No. 19, Page 1 [6]

1904

"B. G. Eivins returned with his family on last Saturday from Payette, Idaho, where he has been for the past year and a half.  He informs us that he likes the Idaho country, but his wife's health was such that he could not remain there.  He expects to purchase Custer county land and make this his permanent home." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 02 Dec 1904, Fri, Vol. 13, No. 34, Page 1 [6]

1905

"Mrs. B. G. Eivins, of this city, was a passenger on last Saturday morning for a few days visit with friends and relatives in Dunning." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 24 Feb 1905, Fri, Vol. 13, No. 46, Page 1 [6]

1907

"The Aid Society meets at Mrs. B. G. Eivins next Thursday, the 11th." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 04 Oct 1907, Fri, Vol. 16, No. 25, Page 2 [6]

1908

"Miss Blanche Eivins found a ladies leather hand bag about two weeks ago, which contains a little small change, some papers, a rosary and other small articles.  The owner can have same by calling Mr. B. G. Eivins and identifying it." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 27 Mar 1908, Fri, Vol. 16, No. 50, Page 3 [6]

"Mrs. N. Bay visited at Mr. B. Eivins' Tuesday." — Custer County Republican, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 16 Jul 1908, Thu, Vol. XXVII, No. 6, Page 4 [6]

1909

"On Friday, June 4th, occurred the wedding of Miss Flossie Eivins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. G . Eivins and Mr. Earl Shoup, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shoup.  Rev. Thompson of the M. E. church officiating.  Both the bride and groom have grown up in Custer county and have a large circle of friends in this vicinity, who wish them a long and happy life." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 18 Jun 1909, Fri, Vol. 18, No. 10, Page 9 [6]

1910

"John Hanna and son Guy of Loyal visited Friday and Saturday with his sister, Mrs. B. G. Eivens." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 14 Jan 1910, Fri, Vol. 18, No. 39, Page 6 [6]

"B. G. Eivins and son took a car load of cattle to Omaha Monday." — Custer County Republican, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 10 Mar 1910, Thu, Vol. XXVIII, No. 40, Page 10 [6]

"Ben Eivins was called to Iowa on account of the sickness of his mother."  — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, Vol. 19, No. 37, Friday, December 23, 1910, Page 5 [6]

1911

"Mrs. B. G. Eivins is slowly recovering from her recent illness." — The Herald, Ansley, Nebraska, 16 Feb 1911, Thu, Vol. XXI, No. 23, Page 4 [6]

"The party given at Ben Eivins' Friday night was well attended.  Ice cream and cake were served at midnight.   All report a good time." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 29 Sep 1911, Fri, Vol. 20, No. 25, Page 7 [6]

"Mrs. B. G. Eivins and children returned Saturday from a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hanna at Dunning." — The Herald, Ansley, Nebraska, 02 Nov 1911, Thu, Vol. XXII, No. 8, Page 5 [6]

1912

"Mrs. John Hanna and children, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shoup and son and Mrs. B. G. Eivins when to Dunning Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Eivins' sister, Mrs. Beechman." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 19 Jan 1912, Fri, Vol. 20, No. 41, Page 6 [6]

"We are glad to hear that B. G. Eivins, who is at the hospital, is improving and will be home in a short time." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 29 Mar 1912, Fri, Vol. XX, No. 51, Page 3 [6]

"A surprise party was given to Blanch and Bennie Eivins Tuesday evening in honor of their birthdays and an enjoyable time was had by all present." — The Custer County Chief. Broken Bow, Nebraska, 21 Jun 1912, Fri, Vol. XXI, No. 11, Page 3 [6]

"Messers Charley Way, Newton Floyd and Miss Sussie Thomas visited at B. G. Eivin's Sunday." — Merna Postal Card, Merna, Nebraska, 09 Aug 1912, Fri, Vol. VIII, No. 25, Page 8 [6]

"B. F. Cox and B. G. Eivens each shipped a car of cattle to South Omaha first of the week." — Merna Postal Card, Merna, Nebraska, 04 Oct 1912, Fri, Vol. VIII, No. 33, Page 1 [6]

1913

"The watch party given at B. G. Eivins New Years' eve was well attended. Delicious refreshments were served at midnight.  An enjoyable time was had by all present." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 10 Jan 1913, Fri, Vol. XXI, No. 40, Page 3 [6]

"Mrs. B. G. Eivins is on the sick list." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 28 Feb 1913, Fri, Vol. XXL, No. 47, Page 6 [6]

"B. G. Eivins shipped two car loads of cattle to South Omaha last week." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 12 Sep 1913, Fri, Vol. XXII, No. 23, Page 3 [6]

"B. G. Eivins marketed a car of cattle in South Omaha Tuesday of this week." — Merna Postal Card, Merna, Nebraska, 03 Oct 1913, Fri, Volume IX, No. 33, Page 1 [6]

"Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shoup of Callaway visited Wednesday and Thursday at the homes of George Shoup and Ben Eivins."  — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 26 Dec 1913, Fri, Vol. XXII, No. 38, Page 3 [6]

1914

"Mrs. B. G. Eivins is still on the sick list." — Merna Postal Card, Merna, Nebraska, 13 Feb 1914, Fri, Vol. IX, No. 52, Page 1 [6]

"Mrs. B. G. Eivins is better at this writing." — Merna Postal Card, Merna, Nebraska, 20 Feb 1914, Fri, Vol. X, No. 1, Page 4 [6]

"B. G. Eivins has been on the sick list."  and "Mrs. B. G. Eivins returned home on Saturday from Dunning, where she had been visiting her parents and other relatives." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 10 April 1914, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, Page 2 [6]

"Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shoup and son of Callaway visited Monday at B. G. Eivins' " — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 17 Apr 1914, Fri, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, Page 9 [6]

"Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shoup of Callaway visited last Tuesday at B. G. Eivin's" — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 04 Jun 1914, Thu, Vol. XXIII, No. 9, Page 2 [6]

"Mr. Chas. Foster and B. G. Eivins were passengers to Omaha Tuesday." — Merna Postal Card, Merna, Nebraska, 09 Oct 1914, Fri, Volume X, No. 34, Page 2 [6]

1915

 "Ben Eivins returned from Omaha Thursday where he shipped two cars cattle." — Merna Postal Card, Merna, Nebraska, 27 Aug 1915, Fri, Volume XI, No. 27, Page 1 [6]

1916

"MARRIAGE LICENSES

William R. Patchin, Callaway ..  21 (age)

Helen Blanche Eivins, Callaway -- 21  (age) — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 02 Mar 1916, Thu, Vol. XXIV, Page 1 [6]

"Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Thomas and daughters spent Easter at Mr. B. G. Eivins' on the Table." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 27 Apr 1916, Thu, Vol. XXV, No. 4, Page 6 [6]

"Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Eivins and daughters of the West Table visited on Sunday at Geo. Shoup's.

It was quite a surprise to this vicinity to hear of the marriage of Miss Elsie Buck and Mr. Bennie Eivins which occurred in Kearney Monday." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 03 Aug 1916, Thu, Vol. XXV, No. 18, Page 9 [6]

"Real estate is on the boom.  B. C. Eivins and John Rourke have disposed of their farms the past week.  The former getting $60 per acre and the latter $65 per acre.  Other farms have also changed hands within the past ten days." — Merna Postal Card, Merna, Nebraska, 15 Sep 1916, Fri, Vol. XII, No. 30, Page 1 [6]

1918

"Mrs. Ben Eivins has gone to Hastins to be with her husband, who is in the hospital there, having recently undergone an operation." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 05 Apr 1918, Fri, Volume XIV, No. 7, Page 7 [6]

"Ben Eivins Home From Hospital

Mr. Ben Eivins arrived home Saturday evening from the Mary Lanning hospital at Hastings where he has been since some time in March.  He was accompanied by his brother, John H. Eivins, of Macksburg, Iowa, who has been with him in Hastings all the time.  Mr. Eivins underwent a very serious operation and for a time his life was despaired of, but has come  through the ordeal successfully and now feels that he is permanently cured.  His many Merna friends are glad to see  him back and extended their hearty congratulations." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 07 Jun 1918, Fri, Volume XIV, No. 16, Page 8 [6]

"Ben Eivins returned to the hospital at Hastings Tuesday for further treatment.  Two of his brothers of Iowa came over and accompanied him." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 23 Aug 1918, Fri, Volume  XIV, No. 27, Page 7 [6]

"Mrs. Ben Eivins went to Hastings Friday to be with her husband who is in the hospital there." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 30 Aug 1918, Fri, Volume XIV, No. 28, Page 7 [6]

"Mrs. Ben Eivins arrived home Monday evening from Hastings and reports Mr. Eivins as doing very well." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 06 Sep 1918, Fri, Volume XIV, No. 29, Page 3 [6]

"Ben Eivins writes from Rochester, Minn., that he will undergo another operation this week.  His friends will hope for good results." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 27 Dec 1918, Fri, Volume XIV, No 45, Page 7 [6]

1919

"Ben Eivins in Serious Condition

Report comes from Rochester, Minn., that Ben Eivins, one of Merna's well known citizens, has undergone another operation for his trouble and that his condition is considered very serious.  This is the least the third operation for him and his condition is such that his friends are very anxious about him." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 03 Jan 1919, Fri, Volume XIV, No. 46, Page 1 [6]

"The latest word from Ben Eivins received Tuesday, says that he is improving rapidly, and he hopes to be able to come home in a few weeks." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 03 Jan 1919, Fri, Volume XIV, No. 46, Page 4 [6]

"Ben Eivins Home

Ben Eivins, who has been at Rochester for several weeks, where he underwent a critical operation, arrived home Saturday evening, accompanied by Mrs. Eivins.  He was able to walk from the depot to his home, is feeling quite strong, and is now on the way to complete recovery." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 07 Feb 1919, Fri, Volume XIV, No. 51, Page 7 [6]

"A strange epidemic is prevelent here.  It may be the flu in disguise but is more like neuralgia.  The patient suffers from violent pains in the head.  Among those afflicted with this peculiar disease are Mrs. J. W. Rollings, Mrs. Ben Eivins, Mrs. W. R. Dutton, Mrs. Harriet Hudson and others." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 14 Feb 1919, Fri, Volume XJV, No. 52, Page 10

Real Estate Transfer July 19, 1919

"Benjamin G. Eivins to W. W. Burkey, March 14 1918, $9600, SW1/4 26-17-22" — Custer County Republican, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 30 July 1919, Page 2 [6]

1920

"Mrs. Ben Eivins and two daughters spent Saturday and Sunday with Broken Bow friends." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 07 May 1920, Fri, Volume XVI, No. 12, Page 9 [6]

"Mrs. Ben Eivins has gone to the Mayo Bros. in Rochester to consult them about her health." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 27 Aug 1920, Fri, Volume XVI, No 28, Page 8 [6]

"Mrs. Ben Eivins arrived home Saturday from the Mayo Bros. hospital at Rochester, Minn., where she underwent a minor operation.  Mr. Eivins is taking treatment in the same institution and will remain for some time yet." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 10 Sep 1920, Fri, Volume XVI, No 30, Page 11 [6]

 "Word from Mrs. Ben Eivins, who is with Mr. Eivins at the Mayo Bros. hospital at Rochester, Minn., says that he is being treated for appendicitis, and that they hope to get a cure without an operation." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 17 Dec 1920, Fri, Volume XVI, No. 44, Page 10 [6]

"Mrs. Ben G. Eivins writes from Rochester, Minn., that Mr. Eivins is still in the hospital and in quite a serious condition."  — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 31 Dec 1920, Fri, Volume XVI, No 46, Page 5 [6]

1921

"Ben Eivins returned from Omaha Tuesday evening, where he has been taking treatment." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 07 Jan 1921, Fri, Volume XVI, No. 47, Page 7 [6]

1922

"MEAT MARKET CHANGED HANDS SATURDAY

The City Meat Market changed hands Saturday, or rather Mr. Wilkins retired from the partnership of Eivins & Wilkins, and B. E. Eivins, son of B. G. Eivins, has succeeded to his interest in the firm.  The young man enters partnership with his father and in the future the firm name will be B. G. Eivins & Son.  The junior member was here from Custer county last week to close up the deal and is announcing a big sale of his property interests there, preparatory to moving to Mullen soon.

It is the intention of the new concern to make needed improvements at the market between now and spring, perhaps the most important of which will be a modern cooling system and icing plant.  This will give Mullen a market second to none in the west." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 20 Oct 1922, Fri, Vol. 31, No. 18,  Page 1 [6]

"Mrs. Ben Eivins was a passenger to Mullen this week, where she went to look for a house, as they expect to move so soon as one is procured." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 03 Nov 1922, Fri, Vol. XVIII, No. 39, Page 1 [6]

1923

"For Rent: -- 6 room house, light and water.  First class garage, good chicken house and garden.  Call for particulars.  Mrs. B. G. Eivins" — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 16 Feb 1923, Fri, Vol.  XIX, No. 2, Page 4 [6]

"Mrs. B. J. Eivins and daughters left the latter part of last week for Mullin, where they go to make their future home.  Mr. Eivins has been there for some time operating a butcher shop" — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 09 Mar 1923, Fri, Vol. XIX, No 5, Page 4 [6]

"Mrs. Will Patchin and two sons, who have been visiting since Thanksgiving at the home of B. G. Eivins home in Mullen, returned home Sunday evening." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 07 Dec 1923, Fri, Vol. XIX, No. 44, Page 9 [6]

1924

 "Mrs. B. G. Eivins and Mrs. Bennie Eivins and children returned to Mullen Wednesday morning after a visit at the Wm. Patchin home, near Callaway." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 25 Jul 1924, Fri, Vol. XX, No. 25, Page 1 [6]

1925

"MULLIN GIRL WINS HONORS

At the sub-district high school declamatory contest held at Bridgeport on Friday of last week Miss Mildred, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Eivins of this city, was the easy winner over the other contestants in the humorous division, again bringing honor to the Mullen high school.  The title of Miss Eivins' discourse was 'The Marriage of Miss Bray from Mary Cary.' " — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 10 Apr 1925, Fri, Vol. XXI, No. 10, Page 1 [6]

"Mrs. Ben Eivins and daughter Miss Mildred who have been visiting Merna friends for the past few days, returned to their home in Mullen Wednesday morning.  Mrs. Eivins has also been visiting a sister in Broken Bow, who has been very ill." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 04 Sep 1925, Fri, Volume XXI, No. 31, Page 1 [6]

1926

"Mrs. B. G. Eivins is home from a month's visit with a daughter and family in Custer county." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 30 Apr 1926, Fri, Volume 34, No. 346,  Page 1 [6]

“Eivins Home Badly Damaged By Fire

Just before the noon hour Sunday the fire alarm called the fire department to the home of B. G. Eivins on west Main street, where fire apparently had started in the basement and was making rapid progress toward upper rooms of the building. Members of the family were in attendance at church at the time and just how the blaze got started they were unable to tell. When the fire boys arrived it was near the point of breaking through the first floor and had worked up between the studding to the roof. By keeping the doors and windows tightly closed the basement blaze was soon extinguished, but a real fire was yet to contend with in the upper part of the building. By breaking out the gable window in the north end the chemical engine was put to work and soon the fire was wholly under control. It then was safe to open up the doors and the work of finishing up the job from the inside was made easy.

The loss or damage to the building is estimated to be between $1,000 and $1,500, fully covered by insurance. Adjustment will be made this week and the repair work started at once by Frank Fitzgerald, local contractor, and with favorable working conditions the home will again be in shape for occupancy within a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Eivins have asked us to extend their thanks to the fire boys and others who assisted during the fire, also those who showed them the kindness of asking them to their homes until other arrangements could be made for temporary quarters while the damaged home is being repaired.” — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 10 Dec 1926, Fri, Volume 35, No 26, Page 1

"GUESTS AT EIVINS HOME

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eivins had as their guests at Thanksgiving time two of their daughters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shoupe and Mr. and Mrs. Will Patchen, of Callaway.  They returned home Sunday, Miss Pearl Eivins accompanying them, intending to be gone a week or more." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 03 Dec 1926, Fri, Volume 35, No. 25,  Page 1 [6]

1927

"Another modern improvement has just been made at the City Meat Market by installing a frigid air system and it was put in motion the first of the week.  The new equipment is a little expensive to start with but in the long run it will mean a big saving over the old-fashioned ice box.  Bringing the conveniences of the big city market to a town  the size of Mullen takes a lot of confidence in the future of the country, and that is just what B. G. Eivins & Son have shown in making their market measure up to the best found in the country." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 01 Apr 1927, Fri, Volume 35, No. 42, Page 1 [6]

 "Earl Shoup and wife were up from Callaway for  week end visit at the B. G. Eivins home, returning home Sunday." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 05 Aug 1927, Fri, Vol. 36, No. 8, Page 4 [6]

1928

"Mrs. B. G. Eivins and daughter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, and small son, Chester, will leave on 44 Friday afternoon for Broken Bow to visit relatives.  Mr. Johnson will meet them there Saturday evening, and with Mrs. Johnson continue their trip by auto to Kansas." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 27 Apr 1928, Fri, Volume 36, No. 46, Page 1 [6]

"Lynn Griffith and Claud Shoup, the latter a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Eivins of this city, returned Monday to their homes at Callaway after an over Sunday visit at the Eivins home.  Miss Mildred Eivins accompanied them and will spend some two weeks visiting there." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 01 Jun 1928, Fri, Volume 36, No. 51, Page 3 [6]

"Meat Market Changes Hands

Wednesday morning of this week announcement was made of change of ownership and management of the city meat market.  B. G. Eivins has retired from the business and W. L. Goggin has succeeded to his partnership with his son, B. E. Eivins.  Hereafter the firm name will be Eivins & Goggin and the business continued at the old stand.  The retirement of Mr. Eivins Sr. is due to failing health and for the next several months he proposes to rest up while visiting among  relatives in different parts of the country.  Heretofore everyone has been proud of the splendid service rendered at the meat market and it is the intention of the new firm to maintain the past reputation in this respect.  The Mullen Market is modern from one end to the other and few towns the size of Mullen can boast of being more up to date." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 08 Jun 1928, Fri, Vol. 36, No. 52, Page 1

 "Mrs. Chester Johnson and her mother, Mrs. B. G. Eivins, returned home late last week from Rochester, where Mrs. Johnson submitted to an operation for removal of a tumorous growth on her breast. She is getting along fine and it now is thought the source of that trouble is over with." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 10 Aug 1928, Fri, Volume 37, No. 9, Page 1

"Mrs. Wm. Patchin and children, Ray and Marie, of Callaway came on 43 Thursday morning to spend a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Eivins." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 07 Dec 1928, Fri, Vol. 37, No. 26, Page 2 [6]

1929

"B. E. Eivins, Harlan Sailor and his cousin from Grand Island took B. G. Eivins to North Platte Sunday morning where he took the train to Fort Morgan, Colo.  Mr. Eivins is going in hopes of curing his asthma by the change of climate as no medical treatment yet found will cure it.  He does not intend returning to Mullen, but will go down to Custer county with his daughters, as he thinks this climate a poor place for him." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 20 Sep 1929, Fri, Volume 38, No. 14, Page 1 [6]

"B. G. Eivins is not so well since he returned from Alliance, after taking treatment from Dr. Slagle for some time.  He has been confined at his home for a number of days." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 13 Sep 1929, Fri, Vol. 38, No. 13, Page 3 [6]

1930

"Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Eivins and daughter, Miss Mildred, who spent the past two months or more at Arnold and Callaway, returned to Mullen last Sunday, making the trip in the cars of their sons-in-law, Chester Johnson and Earl Shoup, who returned to southwest Custer county that evening." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 31 Jan 1930, Fri, Page 4 [6]

1931

"Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson had as Sunday guests in their home Mr. and Mrs. Homer Steeland, Mrs. B. G. Eivins all of Mullen and Mrs. Guy Drake of Hecla." — The Alliance News, Alliance, Nebraska, 08 Oct 1931, Thu, Vol. XX, No. 27, Page 7 [6]

1934

"Mrs. Ben Eivins of Mullen, who had been visiting for a few weeks with Mrs. Belle Stevens, and looking after her property in Merna, left Friday for Callaway to visit at the homes of her daughters, Mrs. Will Patchin and Mrs. Earl Shoop."

"For Rent -- Mrs. Ben Eivins property.  Inquire at Farmers Bank" — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 15 Mar 1934, Thu, Vol. 30, No. 6, Page 8 [6]

B. G. Eivins ran for County Judge — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 26 Jul 1934, Thu, Page 4 [6]

1937

"Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shoup and Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Cool drove to Mullen Saturday and spent Christmas visiting Mrs. Shoup's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Eivins and her brother and sisters there.  They returned Sunday night." — The Loup Valley Queen, Callaway, Nebraska, 30 Dec 1937, Thu, Vol. XXXV, No. 29,  Page 8 [6]

1938

"Marie Patchin who has been visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs B. G. Eivins and other relatives the past two weeks returned to her home at Polk Monday.  She was accompanied by her cousin Gladyce Eivins." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 14 Jul 1938, Thu, Page 1 [6]

"Mrs. B. G. Eivens returned to Merna to visit friends." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 10 Nov 1938, Thu, Vol. 47, No. 22, Page 8 [6]

1939

"B. G. Eivins was aware that February was his 64th birthday, and enjoyed the day by visiting around town.  Later on in the afternoon a number of friends informed him He suspicioned that some trick was to appear at the postoffice, as an important package was there for him.  In store, since it seemed unusual that none of the family could attend the errand for him.  On receiving the package he found quite a surprise -- a fine box of cigars with the following note enclosed:  "Many happy returns of the day.  Here's hoping that you can shoot as straight as these cigars are."  The note was by the Golf Duffers.  The part of it was, the cigars were crooked.  Mr. Eivins appreciated the remembrance from his golf friends very much." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 16 Feb 1939, Thu, Volume 47, No. 36, Page 5 [6]

"Mrs. May Eivins of Mullen arrived Sunday and is visiting Mrs. M.E. Edwards and other friends here." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 11 May 1939, Thu, Vol. 35, No. 15, Page 8 [6]

"B. G. Eivins and B. F. Carter motored to Halsey, Sunday and spent the day.  There were guests at the CCC camp." — Blaine County Booster, Dunning, Nebraska, 08 Jun 1939, Thu, Vol. XXVIII, No. 35, Page 5 [6]

1940

Obituary for Mrs. Ben Eivins:  The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 01 Feb 1940, Thu, Volume 36, No. 1, Page 1 [6]

Under the heading: " O. E. S. Elects Officers

…  An impressive Memorial service was held in memory of a member, Mrs. Mae Eivins of Mullen who passed away January 26, 1940.  Special music was a vocal solo, "Waiting for Me", by Mrs. Glenn Graybeal, Mrs. Homer Blakeman accompanying." — The Enterprise Messenger, Merna, Nebraska, 05 Dec 1940, Thu, Volume 36, No. 45, Page 1 [6]

1941

"B. G. Eivens spent Sunday visiting his friend B. F. Carter west of town." — Blaine County Booster, Dunning, Nebraska, 23 Jan 1941, Thu, Vol. 34, No. 16, Page 5 [6]

"John and Ike Eivins arrived here Sunday from Winterset, Iowa to visit their brother B. G. Eivins who is very ill at his home here.  They went on to Salem, South Dakota Wednesday to see another brother who is ill.  They plan to stop here on their return trip home." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 15 May 1941, Thu, Vol. 54, No. 49, Page 1 [6]

"Mrs. Flossie Shoup and Hazel Coal came up from Callaway Sunday and returned home Wed. after the funeral of B. G. Eivens, father of Mrs. Shoup.

Elmer, Ike and Wesley Eivens departed for their homes in Iowa Wed night after attending the funeral of their brother B. G. Eivens here Wed. afternoon." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 22 May 1941, Thu, Vol. 54, No. 50, Page 1 [6]

"The community was sorry to learn of the death of Ben Eivins, Sr. of Mullen.  The Eivins lived here several years ago.  Mr. Eivins was superintendent of Highland Sunday school about 26 years ago." — The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 29 May 1941 Page 5 [6]

"FOR SALE

The residence property of B. G. Eivins in Mullen, Nebr.  Inquire C. R. Johnson. Mullen." — Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, Nebraska, 05 Jun 1941, Thu, Volume 54, No. 52, Page 8 [6]

Obituaries

Citations

1. Private Collection

2. Findagrave.com [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73174505/julia-m-eivins]

3. Findagrave.com [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73174483/retta-e-eivins]

4. Findagrave.com [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39201150/flossie-belle-shoup]

5. 1880 Iowa Federal Population Census Schedules, Clarke County, Ward Township. Reel 0332, National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration, Washington, Enumeration District No. 41, Supervisor District 3, Page No. 25, Archive.org

6. Newspapers.com

7. 1870 Iowa Federal Population Census Schedules, Clarke County, Knox Township, Reel 382, National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration, Washington, Page No. 14, Archive.org

8. Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.