The Platte Journal, January 1, 1873
MARRIED
HALL-READ--On the 30th ult., at the Court House, Columbus, Nebraska, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Mahlon F. Hall and Miss Jane M. Read, both of Stanton county.
The Platte Journal, January 8, 1873
DIED
GUEBLER--Mrs. Bettie Guebler, wife of Julius Guebler, on the 29th ult., of Asthma, after an illness of four months.
The Platte Journal, January 15, 1873
BIRTHS
JOHNSON--Mrs. Arvilla Johnson, wife of Samuel Johnson of this place, gave birth on Sunday last, under the accouchement of Dr. Bonesteel, to three lively babes, one girl and two boys, weighing 5 1/2, 6 1/2 and 7 1/2 pounds. This is said to be the first triplet born in the State, and we suggest that the Town Company donate a lot apiece to the little Johnsons.
The Platte Journal, January 29, 1873
MARRIED
EVERSON-SYVERSON--At the Pacific House Columbus Nebr., on the evening of the 24th of January 1873, by J.E. North, Esq., Mr. Ole Everson to Mary Syverson all of Stanton county Nebr.DIED
SMITH--On last Saturday morning our citizens were startled with the news that a man had committed suicide. The particulars as appeared upon Coroner's inquest are as follows, as we have received them from the Coroner, Dr. C.B. Stillman:
Mr. N. Christian Smith, lately in the employ of Mr. E.J. Baker, and who boarded with Mr. Ole Oleson of this place, was found in an out-house belonging to Mr. Oleson, his body not yet cold, a revolver upon the floor, and a wound in his skull. He is supposed to have gone to the out-house about day-light, but was not found till about eight o'clock in the morning. The Coroner impanneled a jury consisting of A. Miller, Jno. Huber, Jno. Routson, Jacob Schram, J.A. Baker and Fred. Matthews. Dr. S.A. Bonesteel was called as a medical witness, who made a dissection of the brain which showed that the bullet, entering the skull at the right temple, had lodged at the centre of the brain, and also that the suicide had suffered with chronic inflammation of the brain, which probably produced insanity under the influence of which Smith had taken his own life. The verdict rendered by the jury was in accordance with these facts. We can not learn that the deceased had any relatives in this country. He is known to have relatives in Denmark. He had in his possession several bank certificates, one on the Scandinavian bank of Chicago, (which recently failed) for 200 or 300 dollars; two on the State of Nebraska bank for $100 each, and one on the same for $80.
Outside of the Coroner's statement to us we learn that Mr. Smith has acted strangely for some time past. He had complained of being sick. He had been troubled with dreams which he related to members of Mr. Oleson's family. In reply to the advice of Mr. Oleson that if he would go to work he would perhaps feel better, he said that he wasn't going to work any more, that he had had a dream that it was unsafe for him to work at the warehouse (Baker's warehouse, where he had been employed.) Some days before his insanity culminated in self-destruction, he related a very singular dream, which seemed to wonderfully affect him. He thought that he had gone to a certain hay-stack, placed a loaded pistol at his head and tried to kill himself, but the bullet would not project from the muzzle of the pistol, lodging there at every attempt; instead of killing himself his head grew to be as large as the world.
The corpse of the unfortuante man was buried on last Sabbath.
The Platte Journal, February 5, 1873
MARRIED
O'HERN-CASEY; WIRTLAND-ROSNO; COYLE-GATES--On Sunday, Feb. 2d, at St. John's Catholic Church, Columbus, Nebr., by Father Ryan, Mr. James O'Hern and Mary Casey; Mr. Peter Wirtland and Anna Rosno all of Platte county, and Mr. Frank Coyle and Julia A. Gates of Merrick county.SMITH-BLOEDORN--On Saturday, Feb'y 1st, 1873, at the Court House, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Augustus Smith and Miss Henrietta Bloedorn, both of Platte county.
The Platte Journal, February 12, 1873
MARRIED
BYRNE-MACKEN--Feb'y 11th, 1873, at St. John's Catholic Church Columbus, by the Rev. Father Ryan, Barnard Byrne to Miss Anna Maria Macken, all of Platte co. Nebr.CLOTHER-BURKE--On the 10th by the same, at St. John's Catholic Church, Mr. Mahlon E. Clother and Miss--Burke.
The Platte Journal, February 19, 1873
BIRTHS
CLARK--Born, to Mrs. E.V. Clark, of the Pacific House, on the 14th inst., a daughter.DIED
WILLOTT--Died, at Beaver Creek, Boone co., Nebr., Wednesday Feb. 12, 1873, Lizzie F. Willott, aged 19 years 4 months and 1 day.KIMMEL--On Sunday morning last, an infant child of W.F. Kimmel, Esq., of Polk Co.
RILEY--Our friend Jno. P. Fitzpatrick informs us that Mr. Francis Riley, who was here about a year ago and bought land, intending to remove here this Spring, has lately deceased. He was a worthy young man, and we are sorry to lose him.
OGERMANN--Mr. John Held informs us that on Thursday last at the residence of Mr. Smith, near Franz Hengler's, Mr. Peter Ogermann, who was digging a well for Mr. Smith, lost his life in the following manner: Mr. Ogermann was in the bottom of the well, and had just sent up a tub full of dirt. The man at the windlass failed to catch a firm hold of the tub, and it went down into the well, striking the unfortunate man upon the head, and killing him instantly. An accident somewhat similar to this one happened on Shell creek last year.
The Platte Journal, February 26, 1873
MARRIED
ANDERSON-OLSON--Married, in Columbus, Feb. 19th, by Rev. J.E. Elliott, Jonas Anderson and Parmelia Olson, both of Platte Co.
The Platte Journal, March 12, 1873
MARRIED
ROUTSON-ROBINSON--On the 7th inst., by Rev. J.E. Elliott, Mr. John G. Routson and Miss Carrie Robinson, all of Platte county.DIED
KIMMEL--Feb. 15th, 1873, at Osceola, Polk county, Neb., Daisy Ethel Kimmel, daughter of Mr. W.F. Kimmel and Mrs. L.E. Kimmel, aged 10 months and 20 days. On the following Sabbath a funeral sermon was preached by Rev. C.C. Humphrey at the Court House, from the text, Isa. 64,6.--"We all do fade as a leaf," to an audience of over one hundred and twenty persons, where one year ago there was hardly a wagon-track to be seen.
The Platte Journal, March 19, 1873
MARRIED
SCHNEIDER-KUMMER--At the residence of R. Brandt, Columbus, on the 15th inst., by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. August Schneider and Miss Rosetta Kummer, all of Platte county.
The Platte Journal, March 26, 1873
MARRIED
WANZER-LEACH--At Humphrey, Platte co. Nebraska, on the 13th inst., by Walter Mead, Esq., Mr. Silas A. Wanzer of Dodge co., and Mrs. Nancy D. Leach of Humphry, Platte co. Nebraska.DIED
JOHNSON--An infant child of Samuel Johnson was buried yesterday. Only one of the triplets survives.
The Platte Journal, April 2, 1873
MARRIED
BROILI-KELLER--On the 31st ult., by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Anton Broili of Polk county, and Miss Amalia Keller of Platte county.DIED
ALSTOT--On the 14th of March, Feland C., son of Edward and Emma Alstot, near Osceola, Polk Co., Neb.
The Platte Journal, April 9, 1873
DIED
COOK--From Mr. Barclay Jones we learn more of the particulars of the death of Samuel S. Cook. The details of the accident are given elsewhere by the attendant physician, Dr. Davis, who reached Mr. Cook's about two hours after the accident. His case from the first was beyond relief.
Mr. Jones tells us that the unfortunate man, though knocked down by the shot, managed to walk to his dwelling--about two rods from his shop. He was conscious that his wound was mortal, and talked rationally to his wife of the disposition of his affairs, and expressed a desire that death might put an end to his sufferings, which were intense. There seems to have been a sort of fatality about his death. His wife says that she never before knew him to be careless about fire arms. He, himself, knew that the gun was loaded. His son thought several times of asking him to shoot the load out, but for some reason didn't speak his thoughts; and, often in imminent danger in an army service of four years, he survived without a scratch, to end his life accidentally by his own hand.
He was a useful citizen, well liked by his acquaintances and is said not to have had an enemy. He will be missed by the community in which he lived and worked, but his departure is a sore affliction to his family, his wife and his four little children.
The Platte Journal, April 16, 1873
DIED
BELL; HILDEBRAND--Richard Bell and C.E. Hildebrand, trappers, located on South Loup river near the mouth of Deer creek, were murdered, probably two weeks since. Hildebrand's body was found inside the dug-out, with a charge of shot through his head and shoulder. Bell's body was found about twenty five feet up the bank, with a charge of buck-shot, and his head literally smashed to pieces.
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The murdered men found on the South Loupe, by the name of Hilderbrand and Bell, are now believed to have been killed by the Indians.
The Platte Journal, June 4, 1873
MARRIED
PETERSON-PETERSON--On the 15th day of May, 1873, by Rev. J.E. Elliott, Mr. Nels Peterson to Miss Greda Ann Peterson, all of Platte county.
The Platte Journal, June 11, 1873
MARRIED
LYONS-MEANEY--On the 3d inst., at St. John's Catholic Church, by Rev. J.M. Ryan, Mr. Thomas Lyons and Miss Annie Meaney.LYNN-HOFF--June 9th, by Rev. J.M. Ryan, Mr. Thomas Lynn and Miss Sarah Hoff, both of Columbus.
PATTERSON-PERSONS--On the 5th of June, 1873, at the Clother House, by Judge J.G. Higgins, John Patterson, Esq., and Miss Carrie Persons, both of Merrick county, Neb.
DIED
BREMER--On the 9th inst., of scarlet fever, after an illness of two days, Cecilia Bremer, daughter of Charles and Mary Bremer, aged six years and eight months.BELL--At the residence of his son James Bell of Polk co. Neb. May 31st, Charles Bell in the 71st year of his age. The deceased was a native of the north of Ireland, having emigrated to the United States about two years since. He has been for many years a devoted and exemplary member of the Methodist church. He lived a devoted christian life and his death was eminently peaceful and triumphant.
The Platte Journal, June 25, 1873
MARRIED
AMES-BURLEY--On the 23d day of June, A.D. 1873, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Nelson Ames, of New York, to Miss Julia A. Burley of Merrick co., Neb.
The Platte Journal, August 6, 1873
MARRIED
BARTHOLOMEW-LOCKNER--On 2d inst., by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Jehail Bartholomew and Miss Caroline Lockner, both of Butler Co.
The Platte Journal, October 8, 1873
MARRIED
FOLEY-GRADY--At St. John's Catholic church, Columbus, Sept. 30th, 1873, by Rev. J.M. Ryan, Mr. Danial Foley and Miss Mary Grady.
The Platte Journal, October 22, 1873
MARRIED
KRISCH-GITTLER--On Sept. 27th 1873, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Francis Krisch and Rosa Gittler, both of Platte co., Neb.PAAR-LEBENS--On Oct. 12th, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Peter Paar and Caroline Lebeus, both of Platte co., Neb.
BITTNER-SCHLANDER--On Oct. 20th, 1873, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Augustus Bittner and Miss Augusta Schander; both of Madison co., Neb.
The Platte Journal, November 5, 1873
MARRIED
STEVENS-WATTS--On October 27th, at the Termont House by Rev. S.P. Bollman, Mr. John S. Stevens to Miss Abbie Watts,--both of Sterly, Johnson county, Nebr.
The Platte Journal, November 19, 1873
DIED
JACKSON--At Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Evelyn, daughter of John and Meridien Jackson, Aged 23 years. After a long illness, Evelyn sank quietly to rest upon the Saviours breat. I trust bright angels conveyed her sanctified spirit up the Highway of Holiness, across the river of Death, to the gates of the Eternal city, where Jesus welcomed her, the faithful, with the words,--"Come! to-day thou shall be with me in Paradise." Earth has no consolations to offer stricken hearts, but the great Physician heals the deepest wounds. Though parents have lost a dear daughter, and sisters and brothers a well-loved sister and companion, Heaven has gained an other fair inhabitant. Death awaits all. Why, have such striving for the things that pertain to this life! Why seek for pleasure in the frivolities of Earth, when they are so perishable? If all would live for Christ and Heaven, when life's mission is faithfully fulfilled, we, in the eternal world will receive "an inheritance incorruptable, and that fadeth not away." Emily Jackson.
The Platte Journal, December 10, 1873
MARRIED
HULST-LATHAM--On Tuesday Dec, 9th 1873, at the residence of the bride's father, Clarksville Merrick county, Neb., by the Rev. H.C. Shaw, Mr. George W. Hulst, of Columbus, Neb., to Mrs. L.L. Latham, daughter of Mr. Frederick George, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Hulst have our very best wishes for a long and happy life.
The Platte Journal, December 24, 1873
DIED
HELD--On Thursday, Dec. 18th, at 4 P.M., of lung fever, Mr. John Held, aged forty-eight years. Mr. Held was an old resident of Platte co., one of the first settlers, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him, for his generosity, kind heartedness and honesty.
The Platte Journal, December 31, 1873
MARRIED
BAKER-BUMP--In Columbus, on Christmas Eve, by Rev. J.E. Elliott, Mr. Henry P. Baker and Miss Alto A. Bump, both of ColumbusSMITH-CLEVELAND--Dec. 30th 1873, at the residence of L.M. Beebe, near Columbus Neb., by the Rev. L. F. Whitehead, Mr. William Smith to Miss Maria L. Cleveland.
GIESE-SMITH--On Dec. 16th '73, at the residence of the bride in Columbus, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Christian Giese to Mrs. Mary Smith, both of Platte co.
GRIMSHAW-HORTON--On Dec. 19th '73, Mr. Stephen Grimshaw to Miss Rose Horton.