Manville News no. 47
July 29, 1920
Page 1
Obituary
Martin Codding Agnew was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, March 4th, 1882. In the year 1901 he moved to Nebraska and attended the Weslyan University at University Place, Nebr.
In 1903 he came to Wyoming, and after working on various ranches in the vicinity of Lusk for two years, he formed the Agnew Sheep Company with his cousin U. S. Grant Agnew. In 1909 he and his cousin disposed of their ranch property to the Tom Bell Cattle Company and went into business in New York.
On August 29, 1910 he was united with Miss Nellie Snyder, of Lusk, in marriage, and shortly thereafter they returned to Lusk and be became a member of the firm of H. C. Snyder & Company, together with R. I. Olinger and Harry C. Snyder. In this capacity he has been instrumental in building that institution to its present high standard, which has given Snyder's Store an enviable reputation in Wyoming.
In 1906 he became a member of Harmony Lodge No. 24, A. M. & A. F., of Lusk, and has been an enthusiastic worker and splendid example for his brethern. He has twice been elected Master of his Lodge and head this office at the occurance of his untimely death.
He was suddenly stricken stricken with accute indigestion on Monday morning, July 26, at his usual work, and died the following afternoon at two o'clock. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. today at the church, Masonic services being held at the grave. Mr. Robt. Graham, of high rank in the Masonic organization conducted the services at the church, and Mr. Hans Gautschi of this city officiated at the Masonic services.
Martin Agnew is survived by his mother, Mrs. Francis Codding Agnew, his sisters, Mrs. Ruth Larson and Mrs. Matte Chafee; his wife Nellie Snyder Agnew and two daughters, Elvira, age eight and Lucille, age eighteen months.
Manville unites with Lusk in extending to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy in their sad and irreprable loss.
July 29, 1920
Page 1
Obituary
Martin Codding Agnew was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, March 4th, 1882. In the year 1901 he moved to Nebraska and attended the Weslyan University at University Place, Nebr.
In 1903 he came to Wyoming, and after working on various ranches in the vicinity of Lusk for two years, he formed the Agnew Sheep Company with his cousin U. S. Grant Agnew. In 1909 he and his cousin disposed of their ranch property to the Tom Bell Cattle Company and went into business in New York.
On August 29, 1910 he was united with Miss Nellie Snyder, of Lusk, in marriage, and shortly thereafter they returned to Lusk and be became a member of the firm of H. C. Snyder & Company, together with R. I. Olinger and Harry C. Snyder. In this capacity he has been instrumental in building that institution to its present high standard, which has given Snyder's Store an enviable reputation in Wyoming.
In 1906 he became a member of Harmony Lodge No. 24, A. M. & A. F., of Lusk, and has been an enthusiastic worker and splendid example for his brethern. He has twice been elected Master of his Lodge and head this office at the occurance of his untimely death.
He was suddenly stricken stricken with accute indigestion on Monday morning, July 26, at his usual work, and died the following afternoon at two o'clock. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. today at the church, Masonic services being held at the grave. Mr. Robt. Graham, of high rank in the Masonic organization conducted the services at the church, and Mr. Hans Gautschi of this city officiated at the Masonic services.
Martin Agnew is survived by his mother, Mrs. Francis Codding Agnew, his sisters, Mrs. Ruth Larson and Mrs. Matte Chafee; his wife Nellie Snyder Agnew and two daughters, Elvira, age eight and Lucille, age eighteen months.
Manville unites with Lusk in extending to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy in their sad and irreprable loss.
Manville News no. 47
July 29, 1920
Page 1
Obituary
Martin Codding Agnew was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, March 4th, 1882. In the year 1901 he moved to Nebraska and attended the Weslyan University at University Place, Nebr.
In 1903 he came to Wyoming, and after working on various ranches in the vicinity of Lusk for two years, he formed the Agnew Sheep Company with his cousin U. S. Grant Agnew. In 1909 he and his cousin disposed of their ranch property to the Tom Bell Cattle Company and went into business in New York.
On August 29, 1910 he was united with Miss Nellie Snyder, of Lusk, in marriage, and shortly thereafter they returned to Lusk and be became a member of the firm of H. C. Snyder & Company, together with R. I. Olinger and Harry C. Snyder. In this capacity he has been instrumental in building that institution to its present high standard, which has given Snyder's Store an enviable reputation in Wyoming.
In 1906 he became a member of Harmony Lodge No. 24, A. M. & A. F., of Lusk, and has been an enthusiastic worker and splendid example for his brethern. He has twice been elected Master of his Lodge and head this office at the occurance of his untimely death.
He was suddenly stricken stricken with accute indigestion on Monday morning, July 26, at his usual work, and died the following afternoon at two o'clock. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. today at the church, Masonic services being held at the grave. Mr. Robt. Graham, of high rank in the Masonic organization conducted the services at the church, and Mr. Hans Gautschi of this city officiated at the Masonic services.
Martin Agnew is survived by his mother, Mrs. Francis Codding Agnew, his sisters, Mrs. Ruth Larson and Mrs. Matte Chafee; his wife Nellie Snyder Agnew and two daughters, Elvira, age eight and Lucille, age eighteen months.
Manville unites with Lusk in extending to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy in their sad and irreprable loss.
July 29, 1920
Page 1
Obituary
Martin Codding Agnew was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, March 4th, 1882. In the year 1901 he moved to Nebraska and attended the Weslyan University at University Place, Nebr.
In 1903 he came to Wyoming, and after working on various ranches in the vicinity of Lusk for two years, he formed the Agnew Sheep Company with his cousin U. S. Grant Agnew. In 1909 he and his cousin disposed of their ranch property to the Tom Bell Cattle Company and went into business in New York.
On August 29, 1910 he was united with Miss Nellie Snyder, of Lusk, in marriage, and shortly thereafter they returned to Lusk and be became a member of the firm of H. C. Snyder & Company, together with R. I. Olinger and Harry C. Snyder. In this capacity he has been instrumental in building that institution to its present high standard, which has given Snyder's Store an enviable reputation in Wyoming.
In 1906 he became a member of Harmony Lodge No. 24, A. M. & A. F., of Lusk, and has been an enthusiastic worker and splendid example for his brethern. He has twice been elected Master of his Lodge and head this office at the occurance of his untimely death.
He was suddenly stricken stricken with accute indigestion on Monday morning, July 26, at his usual work, and died the following afternoon at two o'clock. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. today at the church, Masonic services being held at the grave. Mr. Robt. Graham, of high rank in the Masonic organization conducted the services at the church, and Mr. Hans Gautschi of this city officiated at the Masonic services.
Martin Agnew is survived by his mother, Mrs. Francis Codding Agnew, his sisters, Mrs. Ruth Larson and Mrs. Matte Chafee; his wife Nellie Snyder Agnew and two daughters, Elvira, age eight and Lucille, age eighteen months.
Manville unites with Lusk in extending to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy in their sad and irreprable loss.
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