Edward P. "Ed" Hoevet (1881-1943)
HOEVET-RUDOLPH
Edward P. Hoevet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthias Hoevet, of Lowell, and Bernice C. Rudolph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rudolph, of West Creek, were united in marriage Sunday, November 9, 1913, at 3 p.m. by Elder John Bruce at his residence in Lowell, using the wedding ring ceremony. Miss Sylvia Rudolph, a young sister of the bride, acted as ring bearer. With the groom and bride came to witness the wedding ceremony, G.J. Hoevet, Otto M. Hoevet, August Guritz, Ida Guritz, Arthur Rudolph, Sylvia Rudolph and Carrie Bruce. The Misses Ida Guritz and Carrie Bruce acted as bride's maids, Arthur Rudolph and August Guritz as groom's best men.Mr. Hoevet, the bridegroom, has been living in Lowell for a long time, is known as an industrious young man of good habits, has the respect and good will of a large circle of acquaintances. He is employed by the International Harvester Co. as traveling salesman.
The bride is one of West Creek's highly esteemed young ladies and is well and favorably known here in Lowell, They are to make their home on West Main., Lowell. That happiness and well being may accompany them on the journey of their wedded life is the wish of their many friends.
After the wedding the groom and bride, with their company, returned to the home of the bride's parents, where a bountiful wedding dinner awaited them, of which ninety-eight a guests partook.
Gasoline Test The Maxwell Motor Co. is offering a prize of one $50 Liberty bond to the owner of a Maxwell who makes the greatest number of miles on one gallon of gasoline. Henry Tyler, of near Shelby, tried out for the test Monday morning. He was accompanied on the trip by Will Bruce and L.W. Ragon, who acted as inspectors, and Ed. P. Hoevet who is the local agent for the Maxwell car in this place. The car started on its trip at 10 o'clock and went to Hebron and made the return trip and went as far as the Nichols corners before the gallon of gasoline was used up. When the car stopped the speedometer showed that the car had gone a distance of 28.3 miles, which is considered out of the ordinary, as it is usually considered that from 12 to 30 miles is a good distance to go on a gallon of gasoline. On the return trip the wind was pretty high and had it not been for this several more miles would have been made.
We extend our thanks to each and every one for the many kindnesses and sympathy extended to us during our bereavement at the time of the death of our dear husband and father, Ed Hoevet. We assure you these many acts will always be remembered. Signed: Mrs. Ed Hoevet and Children.
The following article was found in the February 18, 1943, Lowell Tribune on page 2, column 2:
- Edward P. Hoevet, son of Mathias and Mary Hoevet, was born in Yellowhead township, Kankakee county, Ill., on Dec. 6th, 1881. He was the seventh child of a family of 12 children, three brothers and two sisters having preceded him in death. He spent his entire life in this community, except a few years in Minnesota and Illinois.
On November 9th, 1913, he was united in marriage to Bernice C. Rudolph, by the Rev. John Bruce of Lowell.
Their home was blessed with four children: Lemar Rudolph, the eldest son, who died in 1918; Mrs. Jean (Hoevet) Jacques of Barksdale, La.; Harriet and Clayton, at home.
Mr. Hoevet was baptized in infancy, and confirmed in the Lutheran church at Petersburg, Ill, April 11, 1987. In March 1913, he united by transfer with the Lowell Methodist church and lived the rest of his life close to his church.
He died February 12th, 1943, at 6:45 A.M., with the immediate family members at his bedside.
Beside his widow and children, he leaves three brothers, George Hoevet of Lowell, Albert Hoevet of Triumph, Minn., Herman Hoevet of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Wild of Tenstrike, Minn., and Mrs. Wm. Langhorst of Grant Park, Illinois, and numerous other relatives and many friends who will cherish his memory and feel the bitter pain of his passing.
Funeral services were held at the Lowell Methodist church on Feb. 15 at 2:00 P.M., Rev. W.L. Hargrave, officiating. Interment was made at Lake Prairie cemetery, where he was laid beside his son, in charge of Kenneth Sheets.
This article appeared in the same issue of the paper on page 5, column 4:
- We extend our thanks to each and every one for the many kindnesses and sympathy extended to us during our bereavement at the time of the death of our dear husband and father, Ed Hoevet. We assure you that these many acts will always be remembered.
Signed: Mrs. Ed Hoevet and Children.
This February 25, 1943, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 5, column 5:
- Staff Sergt. and Mrs. Bruce Jacques, who were called here from Barksdale Field, La., by the death of Mrs. Jacque's father, Ed Hoevet, left Friday for a visit with his parents in Hammond before leaving for Louisiana. The Jacques were guests at a family dinner given by her aunt, Mrs. Vernon Miller, Wednesday night.
The following unidentified newspaper article was found in a scrapbook owned by Harriet Hoevet Bennett:
NOTICE
GUARDIANS SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law that the undersigned guardian of Harriett Hoevet and Clayton Hoevet, minor heirs of Edward P. Hoevet deceased will, at her residence in Crown Point, Indiana, on the 28th day of August, 1947, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon sell at private sale for not less than its appraised value the undivided two-thirds interest of the said wards in 40 acres (more or less) of land, the same being the S.E. ¼ of the S.E. ¼ of Section Sixteen (16) Twp. 33 North, Range 9 West of the Second P.M. in Lake County, Indiana. Said sale is to be made for cash, in part and the balance to be evidenced by notes secured by purchase money mortgage on the real estate sold. Said will be made subject to approval of the court.
Dated at Crown Point, Ind., Aug. 7, 1947.
BERNICE HOEVET HELDT, Guardian
(Aug. 7)
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