The Columbus Journal, July 7, 1880
MARRIED
HULL-DAVIS--June 17th, 1880, at the school for Indians, Santee Agency, Neb., Mr. Lindley M. Hull and Miss Dora Davis, daughter of Doctor Davis, formerly physician to the Pawnee Indians. Mrs. Coffin, who is matron of the school, with her husband Wm. B. Coffin, very kindly superintended the wedding, as the relatives of the young couple were in the distant states of New York and Virginia. Nearly all the white employees were present at the ceremony, as were also the ministers and missionaries with their ladies, from the Episcopal and Congregational missions of Santee. The bridegroom being a member of the Society of Friends, they were married without the aid of a minister by "Friends' ceremony," and the bride, being a member of the Congregational church, the Rev. Mr. Riggs of the Congregational Mission, engaged in prayer at the close of the ceremony. There was great apparent harmony of feeling among those present, all of whom, including the Indians, signed the marriage certificate, and every one appeared to enjoy the occasion.WEEBER-FURNAS--Rev. W.J. Weeber of Osceola and Miss Mollie, daughter of ex-Governor Furnas, were married recently.
DIED
MEEDEL--Wednesday, June 30th, of measles, Anna, daughter of Chris. and Lena Meedel, aged 5 months.THRONSON--Since our last communication Ole Thronson, living near here, lost two children; and now he is reported very sick at, or near Leadville, and his wife has gone to him.--Newman's Grove.
MASTERS--Mrs. Masters, wife of George Masters died on Sunday night, 27th ult.--Newman's Grove.
The Columbus Journal, July 14, 1880
DIED
LEACH--At Humphrey, July 10th, Eliza, wife of Rufus Leach, aged 44 years. The mourning husband and children not only have our heartfelt sympathy, but we realize that we, too, as neighbors, have also met with a loss, for the deceased was not only a loving and affectionate wife and mother, but was kind and obligint to all around her, and strove to keep them at peace with each other. Christ said, "Blessed are the peacemakers."McCORMICK--We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Elizabeth P., wife of John McCormick of Omaha, who died Friday, July 9, at 4. m. [sic] We remember the deceased as a resident of Cadiz, Ohio., highly esteemed by her many friends and acquaintances. Her funeral took place at 2 p.m. Saturday.
COONEY--James C. Cooney, uncle to J.C. and M. Morrissey of this city, was killed May 6th, by a band of Victoria Indians, in the Mongolian Mts. in New Mexico. He was the owner of gold and silver mines worth millions of dollars, and was killed while going to the defence of one of his neighbors.
The Columbus Journal, July 21, 1880
BIRTHS
SPIELMAN--To Mrs. Benj. Spielman, Thursday morning, July 15th, a son--weight 9 lbs.MARRIED
CRITZER-McCLURE--In this city Tuesday morning, July 20th, Mr. Chas. P. Critzer of Naples, Illinois, and Miss E. Jennie McClure, of Columbus, Neb. Ceremony by Rev. E.L. Sherman of the Cong'l Church. Thus another of Columbus's most excellent young ladies has been lost to our society, and while we congratulate the fortunate bridegroom on his selection, yet we are inclined to object to young men from other states coming to Nebraska and taking from us some of our best young ladies. The happy couple started yesterday for Naples, Ill., their future home, and where the bridegroom is now a successful merchant. The wedding was a quiet, but nevertheless a very pleasant affair. We wish them much joy.DIED
EICHENBERG--S.S. Rickly, president of the Capital City Bank, at Columbus, Ohio, and brother of John Rickly of this city, was shot at noon on Wednesday of last week, by a man named Andrew Eichenberg, through the head while standing at his desk. Eichenberg was on the street and as soon as he shot Mr. Rickly he placed the revolver to his own temple and shot himself, dying almost instantly. It is believed that Mr. Rickly will recover, but with the loss of both his eyes. The trouble between them grew out of Rickly's refusal to loan Eichenberg money.
The Columbus Journal, August 4, 1880
DIED
PARKER--Near Columbus, Nebr., Aug. 1st, '80, Daniel G. Parker, in the 55th year of his age. Mr. Parker was born in Kitteny, York Co., Maine, Sept. 28, 1825, moved to Centralia, Ill., in 1858, and from there to Platte Co., Neb., in 1879. Mr. Parker united with the M. E. Church at the age of 14, and lived a consistent christian life until called from labor to reward.SHEADY--Mrs. Sheady, mother of Michael Sheady, aged 80 yrs., died on Wednesday morning last. The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. She was a very active old lady up to within a few days of her departure.
The Columbus Era, August 5, 1880
DIED
FARRELL--On Shell Creek, July 23, 1880, at the residence of Matthew Farrell, infant son of Michael Koyle, aged 2 months and 23 days.
The Columbus Journal, August 11, 1880
BIRTHS
CAREW--July 25th, to Mrs. H. G. Carew, a son.JOHNSON--Saturday, Aug. 7th, to Mrs. E. Johnson, a daughter.
MARRIED
FOX-MAHONEY--Saturday, Aug. 7, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Wallace E. Fox and Miss Katie Mahoney, all of Platte county.LOSCHKE-DUWAL--July 31st, by the same, August Loschke and Elsie Duwal, both of Butler county.
DIED
BEHRENS--Monday, August 9th, 5 a.m., Emma Behrens, aged 22 years.HEITZMAN--August 6th, 12 M., of scarlet fever, Clara, daughter of Wm. and Fanny Heitzman, aged 13 years.
DICKINSON--August 7th, aged 11 months and 14 days, Jessie A., daughter of George L. and Mary A. Dickinson.
STRETTER--At 5 p.m., Sunday evening, Aug. 8th, at Stearns Prairie, Elizabeth, wife of Casper Stretter, aged 61 years.
KELLEY--August 7th, aged 5 years, 2 months, 17 days, after two weeks' sickness, Francis Cora, daughter of John and Delia Kelley.
JACOBS--At Palestine Valley, Platte Co., Neb., July 28th, at the age of 8 months, 15 days, Bessie R., only child of Joseph E. and Mary A. Jacobs, formerly of Lynn, Mass.
SULLIVAN--July 31st, of consumption, Ellen, wife of Dennis Sullivan, aged 31 years. The deceased had been ailing for a year, and has been under the watchful care of the Sisters since last spring. She leaves a sorrowing husband and two young children.
The Columbus Journal August 18, 1880
BIRTHS
LUSHBAUGH--Briday, Aug. 13, to Mrs. Clark Lushbaugh, a son.DIED
LEFEVRE--Of Summer Complaint, Harry, son of Rudolph and Christina Lefevre, aged 10 months.BUTLER--Alice, daughter of Wm. Butler, ex-Commissioner of Butler Co., and aged 18 years, committed suicide by drowning in the Platte river on Tuesday of last week. It seems that the members of her family were bitterly opposed to her proposed marriage with a Mr. Hardman (said to be a worthy young man), and that, goaded to desperation, in a fit of temporary insanity, she sought relief in death.
The Columbus Era, August 19, 1880
DIED
MITCHELL--Mr. J.H. Mitchell received a telegram on Sunday last, announcing the death of his mother at Madison, Ind. Mr. [sic] Mitchell had arrived at the ripe old age of 80 years.
The Columbus Journal, August 25, 1880
BIRTHS
HIGGINS--To Mrs. J.G. Higgins, Tuesday, Aug. 17th, a daughter.DIED
CONNELLY--Sunday, Aug. 15, 1:30 a.m., of diphtheria, John, son of Wm. Connelly, Sr., and Sarah Connelly, aged 14 years.SCHUPBACH--Tuesday, Aug. 17th, of summer complaint, after an illness of six weeks, Margaret, daughter of David and Louise Schupbach, aged 4 months, 20 days.
The Columbus Era, September 2, 1880
MARRIED
WEST-WHITING--On Thursday, August 26th, by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. Charles H. West, to Miss Nora Whiting, both of Boone county.LENGWALL-PRINCE--At the same time and place, Mr. Peter Lengwall, to Miss Annie Prince, both of Platte county.
DIED
MAYNARD--Reuben S., son of Wm. and Frances Maynard, died Monday morning, and was buried yesterday aftenroon at Grand Prairie, aged nineteen months. [Platte Centre Notes.]KRAMER--And on Upper Shell Creek, on Friday last, Gertrude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kramer, of typhoid fever, aged 15 years. [Platte Centre Notes.]
HAM--Mr. Charles Ham, of Rising, was killed on Sunday the 24th inst., by falling off a wagon. He and another man were riding home from Columbus, and was thrown from the wagon while crossing a small gulch and was instantly killed. His neck was broken and his head and face crushed by the heavy wheels. Sheriff Hill, of Butherl county, held an inquest ad elicited the facts as reported. The deceased leaves a wife and three children.
The Columbus Journal, September 8, 1880
MARRIED
LANGLEY-ABTS--Thursday, Sept. 2d, 1880, Mr. Wendel Langley and Miss Odelia Abts.GODFREY-LINCOLN--On Tuesday, Aug. 31st, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. John Godfrey and Mrs. Jane Lincoln, all of this city.
ADAMS-BISHOP--At the residence of the bride in Looking Glass precinct, by Rev. A. Henrich, Mr. N. H. Adams and Mrs. Lucy M. Bishop.
MORGAN-WALKER--Sunday, Sept. 5th, by Rev. Father Flood, Mr. P.F. Morgan of Carrol, Iowa, and Miss Mary Walker, daughter to John Walker, Co. Commissioner. The happy couple left for a bridal tour in the east.
DIED
NORTON--Mrs. Annie E. Norton, wife of Zenah Norton, this city, Sept. 1st, 1880, of consumption.
Mrs. Norton was ready and waiting for the summons, and passed away in holy triumph. She leaves a husband and three children behind. We learn that Mrs. N. Came to Nebraska some time ago in the hope that a change would prove favorable to her disease.WILLIAMSON--John Williamson lost a child, about three years old, on the 8th ult.--Newman's Grove.
LISCO--John Lisco's child died of water on the brain, instead of summer complaint, as published through mistaken information.
SHACKELTON--Robert Shackelton, recently of Iowa, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Jonas Welch on Monday morning last. He will be buried to-day at 2 o'clock, at the Cemetery near the Shell creek post-office.
The Columbus Journal, September 15, 1880
MARRIED
BUTTERS-WRIGHTS--In Columbus, Nebraska, Sept. 7th, 1880, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. John F. Butters and Miss Minerva A. Wright, both of Butler county, Nebraska.DIED
HAYES--Saturday, Sep. 11th, at 3 a.m., Edward Hayes, in the 29th year of his age.
On Wednesday evening proceding his death, Mr. Hayes, in company with another man, was overturned into Shell creek--the wagon loaded with wheat, together with the horses and men all going down together. At that time two of his ribs were broken from the spinal column, and his lungs considerably bruised from contact with the broken ribs, resulting in pneumonia and inflammation of the lungs, of which he died.
The deceased leaves a wife and three children to mourn the untimely loss of a kind husband and indulgent father.
The funeral took place Sunday, his remains being consigned to their last resting place in the Catholic cemetery near Gleason's, in the presence of a large concourse of mourning relatives and acquaintances.
The Columbus Era, September 16, 1880
MARRIED
BUTTERS-WRIGHT--In Columbus, September 7th, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. John F. Butters, to Minerva A. Wright, both of Butler county, Nebr.MORGAN-WALKER--At Shell Creek, September 5th, by Rev. Father Flood, Mr. P.F. Morgan, of Carroll, Iowa, to Miss Mary Walker, of Lindsey, Platte county, daughter of our county commissioner John Walker. They took the east bound train the same day for Iowa to visit friends in that state. May joy attend them.
PRICE-GOODALE--The wedding of V.T. Price and Josie M. Goodale, was solemnized at the Episcopal church in this city yesterday, after which Mr. and Mrs. Price took the train for a tour of the Eastern cities, attended by the wishes of a large circle of friends.
DIED
HAYES--Ed Hayes died on Saturday morning, from injuries received by his team running away on Thursday evening. He was well known and well liked in this vicinity, and was buried in the churchyard near Gleason's bridge, on Sunday morning, followed by an immense concourse of friends. [Platte Centre Notes.]
The Columbus Journal, September 22, 1880
MARRIED
PRICE-GOODALE--In Grace Church, Columbus, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Samuel Goodale, Virgil T. Price and Miss Josie M. Goodale, all of this city.
This event seemed to attract consideration attention, and their young friends had prepared and beautifully adorned with flowers, an arch with a bell suspended from the center.
At an early hour the church was filled with the friends of the parties, and soon the expected couple--preceded by the ushers, Dr. Siggins and Byron Millett, Esq.,--approached the chancel to the music of the Wedding March, by Miss Mamie Hunneman, when the marriage ceremony was performed according to the form of the Episcopal Church.
Immediately after the marriage some forty or fifty repaired to the home of the bride, where a reception was held from 10 to 11 a.m.
The presents received were many and beautiful, among which may be mentioned the following:
Silver tea set, the father of the bride; gold watch, the bridegroom; parlor easy arm chair, Mr. and Mrs. Hunneman; French bronze clock, Mr. and Mrs. G. Becher; 6 solid silver tea spoons and 2 large sppons, mother of bride; 6 antique fruit plates (moulded from Russian bronze) C. Price, New York; 6 decorated fruit plates, Miss C. Doane, Omaha; 3 pieces of tea set, (majolica ware), Miss M. Held, Lincoln; parlor suspension lamp, Dr. and Mrs. Stillman; one dozen napkins, Mrs. Jane North; set silver table spoons, Dr. and Mrs. Martyn and Miss George; silver standard berry dish, Mrs. Lehman, Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Frank North; pickle castor, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hulst; tea bell, Dr. and Mrs. Bonesteel; card receiver, A. Turner, Esq.; vases, Mrs. C. Speice; set silver knives, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mich.; solid silver gravy spoon and and butter knife, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Baltimore; card receiver, Miss F. Speice; silver berry spoon, Miss I. Mason, Nebraska City; hand glass, Mrs. Forrest, W. Va.; Porcelain pitcher, Dean Millspaugh, Omaha; Pickle castor, Mr. G. Scott; lace, Mrs. Breck, Mass.; lace scarf, Mrs. Geer; sugar spoon and Japanese box, Mrs. Carver, Ind.; painted art plate, Mrs. Stevenson, Mass.; extra fancy perfumr set, James Richardson, Baltimore, Md.; toilet set, Miss M. Weaver; cake basket, Dr. Siggins and B. Millett; silver preserve dish, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Post; silver butter dish, Mrs. James North and Rose North.
The happy couple took the eastbound train Wednesday for a tour of several weeks through the east, and will be attended in their journey by the good wishes of their hosts of friends.
The Journal begs leave to add its congratulations, and to express the hope that our happy young friends may find their future lives a bright succession of joyous years, knit together by that good common sense which makes life enjoyable, and crowned by that affection which makes it ennobling.DIED
STENGER--Tuesday Sept. 21st, at 7 a.m., of typhoid fever, Albert Stenger, aged 21 years.NORTON--Monday, Sept, 20, 11 A.M., Willie, son of Zinah Norton, aged 10 months and 25 days.
DAVIDSON--Saturday, Sept. 18, 12 P.M. of cholera infantum, Bertha, daughter of David Davidson, aged 10 months.
WRIGHT--At St. Edwards, Boone county, on Wednesday night, Sept. 15th, of typhoid fever, Mary C., wife of Rev. A.J. Wright, aged 50 years.
WALBORN--In Columbus, Sept. 15th, of diphtheretic croup, Willie, only child of James and Kittie Walborn, aged 2 years and 5 weeks. [Obituary lines next week.]
The Columbus Era, September 23, 1880
MARRIED
MORSE-McDUFFIE--At Columbus, on Tuesday, September 21st, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Benjamin F. Morse to Miss Annie McDuffie.HENDRIX-WHEELER--At Columbus, on Tuesday, September 21st, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. William R. Hendrix to Miss Etta M. Wheeler.
DIED
STENGER--We regret to announce the death of Alfred Stenger, which occurred at his home near the city on Tuesday.
The Columbus Journal, September 29, 1880
MARRIED
HENDRIX-WHEELER--Sept. 21st, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Wm. R. Hendrix and Miss Ettie M. Wheeler.MORSE-McDUFFIE--Sept. 21st, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Benj. F. Morse and Miss Annie McDuffie, all of Platte Co.
LAWSON-WEBB--Sunday, September 25th, by Rev. C.N. Cate, John N. Lawson of Platte Co., and Mrs. Ellen J. Webb of Butler Co.
DIED
CLOTHER--On Thursday, Sept. 23d, 7:05 p.m., Echo May, daughter of G.W. and Hannah Clother, aged two years lacking six days.RIEDER--Of typhoid malaria, Sept. 13th, 1880, Miss Caroline Rieder, aged 14 years. The sympathy of the Argue is extended to our fellow-townsmen in this sad hour of affliction. A father, mother and two sisters have been taken away since March by the same dread disease. Let us hope that the cup of their sorrow has passed away.--Albion Argus.
WALBORN--In Columbus, Nebr., Sept. 5th, of diptheretic croup, little Willie, only child of James and Kittie Walborn, at the early age of two years and five months.
WOODS--James Woods, a gentleman aged 70 years, and brother-in-law of Mr. Lushbaugh, died on Saturday last in this city. He was a former resident of Iowa.
The Columbus Era, September 30, 1880
DIED
CLARK--Mr. Lucian Clark, father of Hon. Loran Clark, who has been living at Albion for over two years, died Sunday afternoon September 26th, at the advanced age of 77.CLOTHER--Mr. and Mrs. George W. Clother, buried their beautiful little daughter Echo, on Saturday last. Little Echo was a great favorite among the guests at the hotel, and her bright little face will be missed by them for many a day.
The Columbus Journal, October 6, 1880
DIED
STENGER--Mr. Alfred Stenger, son of Martin and Caroline Stenger, departed this life Tuesday morning, Sept. 21, at 7 o'clock p.m. [sic?] after an illness of 18 days. His sickness was typhoid fever and pnumonia [sic]. Mr. Stenger's death is to be greatly regretted by his many friends and acquaintances. He was a young man of firm and desicive integrity, strictly honorable in his dealings with all men, whether acquaintance or stranger. Mr. Stenger had been a resident of this county for the last seven years, and in so short a time, through his honorable and upright career, made many true friends, who do most sincerely sympathize with the bereaved family in this sudden affliction. Although dead and passed from our midst, he has left a name that will ever be remembered by his personal friends.CLARK--Lucian Clark, father of Hon. Loran Clark, died at Albion, Boone county, on the evening of Sept. 26th in the 77th year of his age.
The Columbus Journal, October 13, 1880
MARRIED
STITZER-TRAVER--Chas. A. Stitzer, a former Columbus boy, was married Wednesday last to Miss Grace O. Traver, both of Central City.DIED
SHANNON--Oct. 7th, Freddie, son of O.C. and Libbie Shannon, aged 9 months and 20 days.
Little Freddie was an only child and his removal by death falls with crushing weight on the heart sticken parents.
The Columbus Journal, October 20, 1880
BIRTHS
SCOTT--Monday, Oct. 18, to Mrs. Geo. A. Scott, a daughter.WHITMOYER--Monday, Oct. 18, to Mrs. M. Whitmoyer twin daughters. The Colonel looks about 50 per cent taller than usual.
The Columbus Journal, October 27, 1880
MARRIED
LINCOLN-GIBSON--On the 23d, in this city, Mr. Wilbur Lincoln to Miss Minnie Gibson.GOETZ-YONKER--Sunday, Oct. 24, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Fred Goetz and Miss Lizzie Honker, all of Platte Co.
TRUMAN-BIRDSALL--At the residence of the bride's uncle, Jay Co., Inc., on the 16th inst., by Friends' ceremony Joseph L. Truman, of Platte Co., Neb., to Marianna Birdsall, of Loudon Co., Virginia.
The Columbus Era, October 28, 1880
DIED
QUINN--An infant son of A.G. Quinn died on Thursday night, of Lung fever and Inflamatory diarrhoea. [Platte Centre Notes.]
The Columbus Journal, November 3, 1880
BIRTHS
WOOD--To Mrs. J.S. Wood of Lost Creek Precinct, Oct. 30th, a daughter; weight ten pounds. Mother and daughter doing well.DIED
ROUTSON--Sunday morning, October 31st, Mrs. Wm. Routson of this city.MILLETT--Saturday afternoon, Oct. 30th, about 4 o'clock, Nelson Millett, Esq., a prominent attorney of this city. His funeral took place at 2 o'clock Monday and was largely attended.
The Columbus Journal, November 10, 1880
BIRTHS
MORRIS--Sunday, Nov. 7th, to Mrs. Henry Morris, a son, weight 8 1/2 lbs.MARRIED
APPLETON-JOHNSON--Oct. 11. by Judge J.G. Higgins, Chas. Appleton and Miss Louisa Johnson.FUCHS-RIPP--Oct. 30, 1880, by Rev. P. Cyrill Augustinsky, John W. Fuchs and Miss Annie Ripp, all of Platte Co.
KLAUS-RIEDER--Oct. 19, 1880, by Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, Chas. Klaus and Miss Elizabeth Rieder, all of Platte county.
MICEK-CZAPLA--Oct. 28, 1880, by Rev. P. Cyril Augustinsky, Joseph Micek and Miss Josephine Czapla, both of Polk county.
BUTTON-GALLEY--Nov. 7, 1880, by Judge J.G. Higgins, John P. Button and Miss Hannah A. Galley, all of Platte county.
NELSON-JOHNSON--Nels Nelson, a married man at Newman's Grove, and Miss Johnson eloped together about two weeks ago, and have not been heard from since. Nelson leaves a wife and three or four young children--the wife is crippled and can hardly walk across the room. We are informed that the wife was induced, through misrepresentation, to sign a deed of the farm to an attorney in Oakdale. The case seems a hard one for the deserted family, and it looks to us as though interested friends might procure the cancellation of the deed.
DIED
HARRIGAN--The funeral services of John Harrigan occurred on last Wednesday under the direction of the Columbus Fire department at the M.E. Church. The services at the Church being conducted by Mr. Price and A.C. Tigner in the presence of a very large audience. The deceased was born in Perry county, Pennsylvania, March 19th, 1850, and came to Nebraska in April 1864. He leaves a wife, two small children and a widowed mother to mourn his loss.
The Columbus Journal, November 17, 1880
MARRIED
JAMBO-SAROT--Nov. 9th, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Christian Jambo and Miss Mary Sarot, all of Platte county.DIED
??--About two miles west of Chapman, Merrick county, Nebraska, the body of a stranger, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, weighed about 175 pounds, light complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, heavy moustache--colored black, high cheek bones, broad face and prominent forehead; had on a navy blue wollen shirt, with wide collar; light blue silk necktie; light grey woolen undershirt; light cassimere pants, with dark stripe; dark red socks, with black toe, sole and heel, blue cord along the right side of foot; No. 7, leather tongue boots, sewed, Napoleon taps, nailed with round headed nails, partly worn; large gold ring, with garnet or amethyst seal, indented with figure of a man's head, worn on little finger of right hand; upper front tooth on left side gone, and one adjoining it much decayed. Information concerning his identity sho'd be conveyed to Dan. Hopkins, sheriff, Central City, Merrick county, Neb.
The Columbus Journal, November 24, 1880
DIED
CARRIG--Nov 2d, aged 4 years and 8 months, John, and Nov. 5th, aged 9 years and 5 months, Hannah, son and daughter of Henry and Hannah Carrig.
Both were bright, intelligent children, and were suddenly taken away by that dreaded disease, diphtheria.BADER--On Thursday last Charles Bader, considerably the worse for liquor, started from Columbus for his home in Shell Creek precinct. He drove a pretty lively pair of mules, and he passed several teams on his way home. When within about two miles of home one of the springs to his wagon-seat broke, and he was precipitated to the ground, the blood gushing out of his nose, ears and eyes. He lay there all night, and, when found he was frozen stark. In the darkness of the night several teams had passed him, but his wife was the first to find him, which she did at about 8 o'clock on Friday morning.
The Columbus Journal, December 1, 1880
MARRIED
SUTTON-RUSSELL--Nov. 26th, by Rev. E.L. Sherman, Wm. M. Sutton and Miss Lilian L. Russell, all of this county.GRACE-WOOD--Thursday, Nov. 25, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Joseph P. Grace of Douglas county, Neb., and Miss Mary Wood of Platte county.
DIED
BURGESS--On Wednesday morning, November 17, 1880, Maud E., daughter of Frank P. and Lizzie C. Burgess, aged 9 months and 8 days.MYERS--Nov. 24th, 7 1/2 p.m., of congestive chill, Michael Myers, in the 34th year of his age.
Mr. Myers, whose former residence was Finlay, O., visited Nebraska last summer, and being pleased with the country, returned, bringing his family, about one month ago. He had purchased land in Creston precinct, and was living temporarily in town, until he could erect a dwelling-house on his farm. He leaves a wife and four little girls, all of whom are now sick.
The family of the deceased desire to return sincere thanks to John Hammond, Geo. A. Scott, J. B. Stewart, M. Postle, M. Smith and Henry Woods for kindness during the illness and funeral of the deceased.MILLET--It has been remarked that a man to be fully appreciated must die. To a certain extent this is true. While in life, we are all hurrying and bustling onward in the great voyage, a thousand cares and a thousand duties are crowding us and crushing us, and it is only now and then when one of our fellow-passengers bids us an eternal good-bye, and forever leaves the ship, that we stop and reflect and appreciate how truly good he was; then we feel and realize the loss of his companionship and we are sad.
A short time ago our community suffered a loss in the death of Nelson Millet, which event deserves more than a passing notice. A strong man has been stricken almost in the fullness of his strength--a good, kind and true man has been taken from us, and we as a community, mourn his loss.
Nelson Millet was born in Vermont, September 22, 1822, in which state he remained until his sixteenth year, when his father and family removed to Painesville, Ohio, where at the age of twenty-one years, he began the study of the law in the office of Gen. James H. Paine and his brother Maj. Ira C. Paine, who were at that time among the leading lawyers in that part of Ohio. At the age of twenty-three he was admitted to the Bar, and immediately entered upon the active practice of his profession.
In 1846, he married Miss Augusta C. Bump, a most estimable lady, and who now survives him. Mr. Millet emigrated to Wisconsin in 1849, and located at Racine, where he shortly afterwards formed a law-partnership with his former preceptor, Maj. Ira C. Paine, under the firm name of Paine & Millet. For twenty-two years this firm was among the foremost in the state of Wisconsin. The partnership continued until Mr. Millet settled in Columbus in 1872. In the latter year he formed a partnership with his son Byron, in the law business, which continued until his death.
As a lawyer, Mr. Millet ranked far above the average, being deeply read in the various departments and branches of the profession, and his broad knowledge of the principles of the law, coupled with his practical experience, rendered him in the true sense of the word, a succesful lawyer. Possessing keen perceptive powers, and being an accurate judge of human nature, he was enabled to see through the motives of men. He was particularly noted for his unswerving integrity and unceasing fidelity to the interests submitted to his charge. To him no labor was too much, no self-sacrifice too great, so long as such was subservient to the interests of his client. Being of a self-sacrificing nature and congenial disposition, not only were his energies but his sympathies enlisted in the cause, and he labored more for the benefit and pleasure that success would bring to those for whom he acted, than for the gain or satisfaction that victory would afford himself. He was endowed with remarkably fine discriminating faculties and close reasoning powers, which together with his fertile resources, rendered him at once an opponent to be feared and respected by his brethren of the Bar. Like a great general, his resources seemed to multiply as the difficulties of the situation increased, and in the trial of weak or close cases, these legal resources at times seemed almost unlimited. As an advocate his arguments before court or jury were distinguished more for their force, reasoning and terse illustration than for figure or flowery eloquence. Quick to resent a slight or slur, he was quicker to forgive, and while in the ardent glow of labor in the heat of trial he may have been like others irritated and have passed the hot word or administered the scathing repartee, yet, with him, all was buried in the court room--outside of its portal all was forgiveness and sunshine.
Mr. Millet was a man of fine personal appearance, and possessed more than ordinary gentleness of manner and kindness of heart--a good husband and father, a good neighbor and citizen--a good man.
The Columbus Journal, December 8, 1880
BIRTHS
MACHALSKI--Mrs. Machalski, two miles east, gave birth to a fine pair of twins Friday night; all doing well; boys.--Newman's Grove.DIED
RICKLY--Saturday, Dec. 4, of scarlet fever, Frank, son of Will. T. and Mary Rickly, aged 2 years.SCHREIBER--Dec. 4 of scarlet fever, Clara, daughter of Louis and Miena Schreiber, aged 1 year, 2 months and 12 days.
The Columbus Journal, December 15, 1880
BIRTHS
FRIEDHOF--December 3d, to Mrs. Theodore Friedhof, a son.MARRIAGE LICENSE
RILEY-KULA--A marriage license was issued on the 11th to John Riley and Agatha Kula.
The Columbus Journal, December 22, 1880
DIED
IRWIN--Dec. 19th. at his residence in Butler Co., of consumption, Frederick J. Irwin, aged 49 years.KOENIG--Mathias Koenig started home drunk last Thursday, riding in the bottom of the wagon to Mr. Buss's, where he died. About a month ago he sold his farm for $1,000, and we are told that after paying a $500 mortgage, he has squandered the remainder, excepting $100. He leaves three motherless children.
The Columbus Journal, December 29, 1880
MARRIED
McCUNE-MAURY--On the 23rd C.W. McCune and Miss Mollie Maury were joined in marriage by Rev. Roberts, all of Butler county.