The Platte Journal, May 18, 1870
MARRIAGE LICENSES
April 18, Licence issued for the marriage of Frederick Behlen and Eliza Schneider.DIED
KELLEY--March 7th, 1870. The Will of John Kelley, probated.--Patrick H. Kelley, Executor.BRADY--May 9. Mrs. Brady, Administratrix of the estate of Thos. Brady, dec'd, filed an inventory of said estate.
LANDGRAEVER--V. Kummer appointed Administrator of the estate of Theodore Landgraever, dec'd.
SULLIVAN--Father Ryan received a telegram from Grand Island yesterday, stating that Cornelius Sullivan died at Elm Creek on Monday night at twelve. He was fatally injured while going to his work, by being run over by a hand-car.
The Platte Journal, May 25, 1870
DIED
SULLIVAN--We learn from Mr. Jesse Turner, Deputy United States Marshal, the particulars attendant upon the melancholy death of Mr. John Sullivan, late section man at Elm Tree Station. Father Ryan, a Roman Catholic Priest, brought the family of the deceased, consisting of Mrs. Sullivan and five children, from Elm Tree to Columbus, yesterday, and we understand at his hands they will receive the utmost care. The house in which Sullivan lived at Elm Tree has gained an exeeding notoriety as the abode of ill-luck, no less than five persons who have boarded there within the past year having met with untimely deaths. Mr. Turner informs us that, considering these circumstances, Father Ryan recommended that the house be pulled down.--O. Republican.
The Platte Journal, June 1, 1870
MARRIED
GERRARD-WEAVER--On the 31st ult., by Rev. J.M. Wilson, at the residence of the bride's father,--Leander Gerrard, Esq., and Miss Bettie Weaver, all of Columbus, Neb.
May our learned legal friend and his fair spouse live long and well and happily together.
The Platte Journal, July 6, 1870
MARRIED
BONESTEEL-WEAVER--At the residence of the Bride's father, on the 4th inst., by Rev. J.M. Wilson,--Dr. S.A. Bonesteel and Miss Louisa D. Weaver, all of Columbus, Neb.
May our happy young friends live to see many an Independence day.
The Platte Journal, July 20, 1870
DIED
RUSSELL--At his residence 3 1/2 miles north of Columbus, on Friday, 15th day of July, in the eighty-second year of his age, PATRICK RUSSELL, late of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Requiescat in pace.
The Platte Journal, July 27, 1870
DIED
SALADE--At the residence of his parents, in Reading, Penn., on the 13th day of July 1870, Edward F. Salade, in the twenty-third year of his age.
Early in last Spring, Mr. Salade returned home to test for the benefit of his failing health the pure air and climate of the Mountains and to his many friends both in Columbus and in the Union Creek Settlements who have waited hopefully but in vain for the news of his restoration to health, the above intelligence will bring sincere sorrow.
He will be long remembered by the Union Sabbath School of this place, and by our social circles of last winter.
But most of all, by us who were with him daily, and by the family of which he was a member here, will he be missed; and we erect in our hearts Monuments to the memory of our brave, generous, light-hearted "Ed." who has gone to "that bourne whence no traveller returns."
The Platte Journal, August 17, 1870
MARRIED
DODDRIDGE-BARNUM--At the Episcopal Chruch, Sunday, August 14th, 4 o'clock P.M., by the Rev. Mr. Shaw, Mr. W.B. Doddridge and Miss Francis Barnum, both of Columbus.
A happy, happy couple who have the good wishes of all who know them.
The Platte Journal, August 31, 1870
DIED
SUMNER--Schuyler, Neb., Aug. 29th, 1870.
For the first time since the incorporation of Schuyler, we have to regret the loss of a friend.
Frank C. Sumner, the junior member of the firm of Sumner Bros., died on Saturday, 27th inst. after an illness of about ten days.
It is needless for me to praise him for he was known and loved by the entire community. A few hours before he died, he said that he did not think he had an enemy in the world and we all know that to be true as far as this community are concerned. His nature was noble, generous and forgiving,--Revenge and malice were never treasured in his heart, but, on the contrary, he was quick to extend his hand, and ask pardon for any real or imagined offence.
We all have our faults, and of course he did not differ from the rest of mankind in that respect, but his better qualities far outshone and made dim the others. His place cannot easily be supplied, and, in our future social gatherings, he will be thought of with sad hearts by his former companions. But at the same time, we cannot help thinking that he is far better off than we; that he has passed from this life to life eternal, and that the loss is entirely on our side.
"After life's fitful fever, he sleeps well."
The Platte Journal, October 12, 1870
MARRIED
FRIEDLINE-SMITH--On the 6th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by J.O. Shannon, Esq., Mr. A. Friedline and Miss Sarah Smith.HILL-BREZEE--Sept. 21st, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Savannah, Butler county, Nebraska, by the Rev. J.B. Chase, of Fremont, Mr. Abel Hill, of Lincoln, to Miss Clara Brezee.--Fremont Tribune.
The Platte Journal, October 26, 1870
MARRIED
BOWMAN-GRIGGS--At the residence of Wm. G. Bowman, Esq., of Fremont, on Wednesday, the 19th inst., by Rev. O.C. Dake, Mr. John H. Bowman and Miss Mary F. Griggs.--Fremont Tribune.DIED
GERRARD--Died, on Saturday, October 15, 1870, at his residence in Monroe, Platte county, Nebraska, Mr. Joseph Gerrard, aged seventy-one years.
The Platte Journal, December 7, 1870
MARRIED
MARLIN-CHAMPLIN--At Columbus, Dec. 5, 1870, by Rev. J.E. Elliott, Pastor of the Congregational Church, J.D. Marlin of Schuyler, Neb., and Jennie S. Champlin of Central Village, Conn.ERWIN-WALKER--On Tuesday, Dec. 6th, at Savannah, Butler County, Neb., by Jefferson Winship Esq., Mr. F.J. Erwin to Miss Alice A. Walker, both of Butler County, Neb.
PERRY-HURLBURT--On Sunday last 12 M., Mr. Chas. Perry and Miss Elva Hurlburt.
The Platte Journal, December 14, 1870
MARRIED
DAYTON-POTTER--On Nov. 24th, Thanksgiving Day, at the Episcopalian parsonage, Omaha, Neb., Mr. Byron S. Dayton of Madison, and Miss Lydia Potter of Warwarsing, New York.