The Columbus Journal, January 2, 1889 paper missing.
The Columbus Democrat, January 4, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued to the following parties during the past week:
Peter J. Peterson and Miss Annette Jensen both of this county, were given permission to pass down the rugged path of life hand in hand.
Lounzo H. Row and Miss Susie A. Swigert also of Platte county, were given permission to let their hearts beat as one.
James F. Marrow and Miss Mary A. Peterson both of the county of Polk were tied together in the usual hard knot made by Judge Hudson. Nothing but death or the divorce mill can untie them.
Charles C. Jones and Miss Murtella Luella Novell, both of this city were given license to pass the balance of life in each others company.
Paul W. Theel and Miss Mary Maxwell of Genoa received the necessary papers Wednesday.MARRIED
GUNDERMAN-TRUELOVE--Fannie Truelove and George Gunderman of St. Edwards, were united by marriage at Albion on the twenty-seventh of December.JONES-NOVELL--Charles C. Jones and Miss Murtella Luella Novell were united in marriage by Judge Hudson at the home of the brides parents last Saturday evening. The young couple have the best wishes of The Democrat.
DIED
COX--On New Year's day word was received up town that John Cox a blacksmith on the new Loup bridge had fallen and was in a dying condition. Cox was, at the time killed, heating bolts for fastening the long rods that extend across the top of the bridge, about fifty-five feet above the sand bar in the river under the bridge. It seem Cox wished to lower himself down to the drive way of the bridge and took hold of a rope attached to a rod across the top of the bridge to lower himself by. He was a man weighing about one hundred and eighty pounds, and when he let his weight onto the rope, the rod which was not fastened came down throwing Cox to the sand-bar some fifty-five feet below. He struck several times on the bridge on his way down. When picked up blood was running out of his mouth and ears. Medical assistance was sent for as soon as possible but of no avail, as he breathed his last about midnight Tuesday.
Cox's home was at Burwick, Iowa, and had lived in this city for the past eighteen months. He was among the first employes of the bridge company at this place and helped in hauling the iron before construction was begun. His father, Wesley Cox, and an uncle, Barnett Wilson, arrived in this city Tuesday night, and accompanied the remains back to Iowa for interment, leaving here Thursday noon. Cox was a sober, hard working and industrious man, respected by all who knew him.
It is said that he was to have been married just one week from the time killed--January 8.FAY--Mrs. James Fay of LIndsay, died on the twenty-ninth of December. She was buried in the lower Shell Creek church yard. She leaves a husband and five small children to mourn her loss.[Humphrey.]
THOMPSON--It is with sorrow The Democrat announces the death of Mrs. M.J. Thompson of St. Edwards New Year's day. Mrs. Thompson had a great many friends in this county.
OSBORNE--S.C. Osborne, a farmer residing about seven miles southwest of Platte Center passed from earth last Friday.
The Columbus Journal, January 9, 1889
BIRTHS
ANSON--Wednesday, January 2d, to Mrs. Frank Anson, a son.MARRIED
THEEL-MAXWELL--Jan. 2, Paul W. Theel to Mary Maxwell, of Genoa.
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Paul W. Theel, formerly employed by Carl Kramer & Co. of his city, and Miss Mary Maxwell were married by Justice Rickly on New Year's day. Mr. Theel is now superintendent of the tailoring department of the Indian school at Genoa, and the Journal tenders congratulations on his marriage.JONES-NOVELL--Jan. 1, Charles C. Jones to Martella L. Novell, of Columbus.
MORROW-PETERMAN--Jan. 1, J. F. Morrow to Mary A. Peterman, both of Polk county.
DIED
BRUEN--Sunday morning, of lung fever, David, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Bruen.COX--Miss Jennie and Henry Wiseman, went to Burwick, Ia., last week, accompanying Wesley Cox and Barnet Wilson, father and uncle, respectively, of John Cox, who was fatally injured by his fall from the Loup bridge, mentioned in last week's Journal. He died at midnight of the 1st. The remains were placed on board the cars Thursday, for interment at Burwick.
OSBORN--Mr. Osborn near Monroe, died very suddenly of congestion of the lungs. He was out on Sunday, died on Monday and was buried on New Year's day. [Shell Creek.]
The Columbus Journal, January 16, 1889
BIRTHS
MILLER--Born to Mrs. Fred Miller on the 7th a bouncing boy. Mother and child doing well. [Maple Grove.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Hudson issued a married license to John Koln and Mrs. Albertina Hellbush, both of Platte county, Friday.MARRIED
RICE-ARCHER--At Denver, Colorado, Jan. 1st, 1889, Charles Rice of Columbus, Neb., and Miss Belle Archer of Greeley, Colorado.DIED
DRAKE--At Creston, Jan. 10, 1889, Rachel Miller, wife of John Drake, aged 82 years, 2 months, 9 days, of pneumonia. Funeral from the house of W. C. Jackson at 11 a.m. January 12th, 1889.
On Nov. 12th, just two months ago, this aged couple celebrated their 60th anniversary of their wedding, surrounded by their friends and neighbors, and today the same company gathered with tears around her coffin. Her death is a great loss to the church and community, for in her lips dwelt the law of kindness.BELL--J.D. Bell, the founder of the town of Bellwood, died last Friday. He was ___ esteemed citizen.
The Columbus Democrat, January 18, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued to the following parties during the past week:
John Koln and Mrs. Albertina Hellbusch, both of this county, were permitted to splice their joys and sorrows for the balance of life.
Henry Reider and Miss Mary Frenzer were vistors to the office of Judge Hudson this week, and when they left the office they were smiling as though they had a deed to the earth.MARRIED
REIDER-FRENZER--Henry Reider, an employe of the Columbus Lumber Company and Miss Mary Frenzer were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Monday evening by Judge Hudson. The ceremony took place at the residence of J.D. Brewer in the southwestern part of the city. The Democrat wishes the young couple much joy.DIED
SCHUETZ--Mrs. Schuetz of Loup township, died suddenly last Tuesday night, and heart disease is the supposed cause. She had retired a healthy woman apparently.
The Columbus Journal, January 23, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued from the office of H.J. Hudson, County Judge, during the past week.
Chris. Putc and Mrs. Kate Linen, on the 17th.
Paul Nilka and Mary Lasek, on the 19th.MARRIED
PARTRIDGE-SELLS--At Oconee, Thursday, Jan. 17th, '89, by Rev. H. B. Patterson, Daniel Partridge and Mrs. Mary Sells.REIDER-FRENZER--Monday, Jan. 19th, at the home of J. D. Brewer, County Judge H. J. Hudson officiating, Henry Rieder and Miss Mary Frenzer. Their many friends join in wishing them long life and properity.
DIED
MILLER--January 16th, 1889, Mrs. Annie Miller, of heart disease, aged 68 years, 5 months.
The funeral services were held at the German Reformed church Friday. Deceased was mother of Miller Bros. of this city.CUSHING--Saturday, Jan. 19th, of catarrhal fever, Stella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Cushing, aged 1 year, 9 months.
The funeral services were held at the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon. A large concourse of friends followed the remains of the little one to its last resting place in the Columbus cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community in their irreparable loss.
The Columbus Democrat, January 25, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued to the following parties during the past week:
Daniel Partridge and Miss Eva Sells, both of this county, were given a permit to go into business for themselves.
Christian Pi_tc and Mrs. Kate Linen, were given a pass down the rugged stream of life together.
Paul Nytka and Miss Mary Lasek, were visitors to the office of Judge Hudson during the week.
Mathias Allison and Miss Palige Jeretskie, will be known as one hereafter.
Andrew Herman and Miss Mary Rosenthal, will be known as Mr. and Mrs. Herman.
Frank Paspishie and Miss Annie Wiskocil were given permission to splice their fortunes.DIED
McCONNIFF--At half past nine o'clock Tuesday night John McConniff, superintendent of the Atchison & Nebraska division of the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad, died at his home in Lincoln.
This notice will not be a surprise to his friends in this community, as he was feeling badly when here attending the Leap Year party, and he has been confined to his bed nearly all the time since. For a number of days it has been known that death must ensue in a very short time. All preparations were made for the end, and Tuesday night he breathed his last surrounded by his family and friends and retaining consciousness to the last hour.
The cause of his death was hemorrhage of the stomach.
Mr. McConniff was forty-seven years of age. He had been engaged in railway service for over thirty years, rising from the position of telegraph messenger to the superintendency of a large part of the great "Q" system. He has been for the past eight years a resident of Lincoln, where he is universally esteemed as an upright citizen and a faithful manager of the interests put in his hands. He leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters, all of whom with the exception of one son, were with him when he died. His sister, Mrs. J.R. Meagher of this city was also at his bedside.
The Burlington & Missouri River Railroad Officers in this city are draped in mourning emblems, and the trainmen have placed crape on their trains, out of respect to a man whom they admired and respected.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. At 2 o'clock the remains were escorted from the residence, 1212 L street, to the Episcopal church. The ceremonies were conducted by the Very Rev. Dr. James Runcie of St. Joseph.
A special train with Mr. Calvert's special car arrived from St. Joseph at 1 o'clock, bringing Dr. Runcie, the members of Charity lodge and a number of old friends of the deceased. A number were also present from Columbus, Omaha, Council Bluffs and other cities where the deceased was well known.
The pall-bearers were General Superintendent T.E. Calvert and the superintendents and assistant superintendents of the Burlington & Missouri River Railway. The interment will be in Wyuka cemetery.CUSHING--The two-year-old daughter of S.E. Cushing died last Saturday morning, and was buried Sunday. A large number of friends of the bereaved family attended the funeral services.
The Columbus Journal, January 30, 1889
BIRTHS
PETERSEN--Mrs. Carsten Petersen has presented her husband with splendid young daughter. A little boy at my elbow used to say: "That's good for them!" [Shell Creek.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued from the office of H.J. Hudson, County Judge, during the past week.
Mathias Allison and Miss Paliage Jaretski.
Andrew Hermann and Mary Rostenthal.
Frank Pospishie and Miss Annie Wiskocil.MARRIED
PETERSON-JINSON--Married, on Monday, 14th, by Rev. Dole of Newman Grove, Peter J. Peterson and Miss Annette Jinson, both of this vicinity. In the evening the happy couple with their many friends and acquaintances partook of a fine supper at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neils Jinson. We wish them long life and happiness throughout their married career. [Lookingglass.]DIED
OSBORN--Dec. 31st, '88, of acute pneumonia, Spencer C. Osborn, in the 60th year of his age.
In the death of Mr. Osborn, his neighbors lose a genial companion, his family a kind and affectionate husband and father, but they mourn not as those without hope.McFARLAND--Sunday noon, January 27th, of Bright's disease, Leander A. McFarland, son of Josiah and Mary McFarland, aged 20 years, 1 month, 19 days.
The deceased was born in Fairbault county, Minn., December 8th, 1868, moved with his parents to Nebraska eleven years ago, and had since then resided in the state. For the past six years he had been a member of the Journal force, having begun as an office boy and developed considerable genius for artistic printing; always trusted, always reliable, and always progressive, if he had had the physical endurance, he would certainly have greatly excelled in his chosen profession.
Because of sickness in early youth, he was never rugged, and Death marked him for his own, at an early age. In October last, he was suddenly confronted with the fact that he was afflicted with a disease impossible to battle, and he went from his work to the home of his parents near McCann, this state. His body, because of dropsy, was greatly distended, and knowing that he could secure better medical attendance here, with his mother he returned Tuesday evening last. On Friday, Drs. Martyn & Schug, by "tapping" relieved their patient of a very large quantity of water. He rested easy that night, but on the day and night following he suffered a great deal until Death came to his relief.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the M. E. Church, Rev. H. L. Powers preaching the sermon from Mark, xiii:33--"Take ye heed, watch and pray; for ye know not when the time is," the choir rendering, among other appropriate selections, the favorite hymn of Mrs. McFarland, beginning
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The pall-bearers selected from the fraternity of his craft, were J. A. Turner, C. T. Kennedy, Lee O'Donnell, Charles Finecy, John Welch and George E. Vawter, and his remains were placed by them, under the bright sun-shine, in their resting place in the cemetery.
Let us believe that in that next world, to which he has preceded us, he has gained a brighter inheritance. Peace to his memory.McCONNIFF--John McConniff, superintendent of the Atchison & Nebraska division of the B.& M.R.R. died at his home in Lincoln on Tuesday night of last week. The cause of his death was hermorrhage of the stomach. Mr. McConniff was well known here, being a brother of Mrs. J.R. Meagher. He has been engaged in the railway business thirty years and was universally esteemed as an upright business man and citizen. The funeral occurred at Lincoln, Wednesday afternoon.
The Columbus Democrat, February 1, 1889
BIRTHS
WAITE--E.B. Waite, Humphrey's photographer, was called to Columbus by telegram the latter part of the past week. It was caused by the arrival of a bouncing girl baby. It is said its Waite is twelve and a half pounds.DIED
McFARLAND--Leander A. McFarland, for some years a member of the Journal force of this city, died last Sunday.
The deceased was a young man of good character, and a good workman. He was 21 years of age at the time of his death, having been born in Fairbault county, Minnesota, December 8, 1867. He was a resident of this state eleven years.
His health having failed, last October he went to the home of his parents near McCann. To secure better medical attendance, he came back to this city January 22, but his case was hopeless, and on Sunday he died.
The funeral occurred Monday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. Powers preaching the sermon.
The pall bearers were J.A. Turner, C.T. Kennedy and Lee O'Donnell of _______ force, and George E. Vawter, Charles Finecy and John Welch of The Democrat.
His death was deeply regretted by ____ who knew him, and by none ___ of his family, more than by his ____ printers.SCHNEIDER--The infant of Erhard Schneider was buried last Monday. [Humphrey.]
BECKER--Death entered the household of William Becker for the fifth time on January 27, and claimed for its own, Emma Louise, aged four and a half months. She was buried yesterday. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents.
PRESTON--The remains of Mrs. Preston, who died at Norfolk, came down on Tuesday nights train and were taken to her home at Sterling, Johnson county, this state, Wednesday morning. Mrs. Preston has a number of friends in this city who will be sorry to hear of her death.
MARKEY--Daniel Markey a native of Ohio aged 19 years, died Sunday in Oconee, and was buried in the cemetery at this place last Monday.
KURTH--Adolph Kurth, of Loup township, died last Tuesday of cancer of the tongue. He was 43 years of age.
STEVENS--Wm. Stevens of Schuyler, well known by many of our readers, died last Saturday. Mr. Stevens was doing a large business in buying and selling hay.
The Columbus Journal, February 6, 1889
MARRIED
ARCHER-RICKLY--At the parsonage, by the Rev. Myron Reed, pastor of the First Congregational Church of this city, on January 22, 1889, Miss Anna Louisa Rickly, of Columbus, Nebraska, to Mr. O. H. Archer, of Wyoming Territory.
Mr. Archer, the groom, is a member of the craft, proficient in the business. He has been at work at the office of C. J. Kelley, in Denver, for the past few months. He is appreciated by his friends and acquaintances as a man of honor and most excellent judgment. The bride is a lady of culture and refinement. She stands well in social circles in our sister State, Nebraska, and is well calculated to be a suitable companion to an honorable man, who will know how to appreciate her merits and noble qualities of heart and mind.
We clip the above from the Denver Daily Times, and add our congratulations. Where two such join hands for life's journey together, all their acquaintances can freely bid them God speed, as with mutual affection and good judgment they deserve good and only good. The bride is daughter of Judge John Rickly of this city and well known to very many of our readers as a lady of intelligence and unusual amiability, while the groom, a former Nebraskan and some time resident of our city, is a man of excellent good judgment, not only, but a scholar, and a man of independent spirit.
The fair bride has the special thanks of the Journal force for a basket of dainties. The new firm evidently understand the printer's constitution.DIED
PERKINSON--Thursday, at midnight, of diptheria, Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Perkinson, aged six years.BECKER--Tuesday, January 29, of bronchial pneumonia, Emma Louise, daughter of Wm. Becker, aged 4 months, 2 weeks.
MURPHY--January 27th, at Oconee, Daniel Murphy, aged 19 years.
The cause of his death was typhoid pneumonia. He came from Ohio last fall. His remains were interred in the Columbus cemetery.SMITH--Feb. 1, at Silver Creek, Martin L., son of A. Smith, aged 1 year.
Cause of the child's death was pneumonia. The remains arrived here on the noon train Saturday, the funeral being held in the afternoon at the Catholic church.HAGERMAN--Schuyer, Feb. 5, 1889.--[Special to the Columbus Journal.]--At 3 o'clock this morning unknown parties forcibly entered the court house, broke the locks off the cell wherein George Hagerman (the man who stole John Craig's horses and set fire to his barn, which consumed same and contents, including 130 head of horses, cattle and hogs) was confined, forcibly dragged him from his bed, took him to a tree near by, and with a rope around his neck, tied him to an over-hanging branch so he could just stand on the ground. He was shot in the right temple and killed. This morning he presented a terrible sight, hanging there in his night clothes, (the same nearly torn off him). The coroner cut him down and will hold the inquest today. The facts are as above stated. The job was done up quietly and no one seen--no noise outside the one revolver shot being heard. This is the second lynching and hanging in our courthouse yard lately, the first being the man Lapour who killed the sheriff in January, 1885. The sentiment here is that Hagerman got what he deserved, but the lynching is denounced by all.
RIVET--The family of Joseph Rivet, ex-county commissioner, have been again afflicted, this time in the death of Miss Amelia, at Denver recently, of heart disease. She was a very amiable young lady, aged about eighteen, and the bereaved family have the profound sympathy of all their aquaintances. The body was laid to rest in St. John's cemetery, Upper Shell Creek, on Tuesday of last week.
The Columbus Democrat, February 8, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued to the following parties during the past week:
Henry Hillan was a visitor to the office of Judge Hudson during the past week, and procured a license to splice fortunes with Miss Lina Groteluschen. Both of this county.
August Geteke and Miss Louisa Koenig of Polk county, bought a ticket in love's lottery of our smiling county judge the fore part of this week.
Theodore Greaser and Miss Johanna Miller were "spliced" by Judge Hudson last Wednesday. They are residents of Colfax county. County Attorney Gondring was one of the witnesses and says it was funny.
John Lusche and Miss Rosa Lueke of this county, procured the necessary documents to make them the most happy couple in the United States and part of New Jersey.MARRIED
ARCHER-RICKLY--At the parsonage, by the Rev. Myron Reed, pastor of the First Congregational church of this city, on January 22, 1889, Miss Louisa Rickly, of Columbus, Nebraska, to Mr. C.H. Archer, of Wyoming Territory.
Mr. Archer, the groom, is a member of the craft, proficient in the business. He has been at work at the office of C.J. Kelley, in Denver, for the past few months. He is appreciated by his friends and acquaintances as a man of honor and most excellent judgment. The bride is a lady of culture and refinement. She stands well in social circles in our sister state, Nebraska, and is well calculated to be a suitable companion to an honorable man, who will know how to appreciate her merits and noble qualities of heart and mind.--Denver Daily Times, February 4.
The above article apprises us of the union of heart and hand of two esteemed friends of The Democrat.. The groom is well known in our city as he was ... who have known Archer, value his friendship. The bride, is too well known in this community to need en comiums from us, suffice it to say Mr. Archer is lucky in his choice of a partner. Nor will we forget to mention here that the brides father invaded our sanctum Wednesday and deposited before us a sumptuously laden basket, which, upon investigation, proved to be a generous supply of cakes, oranges etc., which was duly devoured by ye hungry printers.
A long life of health and happiness to the bride and groom!DIED
STEFFES--Jacob Steffes of the Granville house, died last Saturday morning. He had been sick for some months past, and his death was no surprise to his friends. The family has the sympathy of The Democrat in their hour of bereavement. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Journal, February 13, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENCES
Issued from the office of H.J. Hudson, County Judge, during the past week.
Feb. 5th, August Geeke and Miss Louisa Koenig, both of Polk county. Married by Justice Rickly Feb. 6th.
Feb. 5th, Theo. Greaser and Miss Johanna Miller, both of Colfax county. Married by Judge Hudson Feb. 5th.
Feb. 6th, John Lusche and Miss Rosa Lueke, both of Platte county.
Feb. 8th, August Hunteman and Miss Minnie Quarterman, both of Platte county.MARRIED
REINICKE-PHELPS--Sunday evening at the Episcopal church, by the Rector, Rev. Knox, Francis C. Reinicke and Miss Helen C. Phelps, both of Schuyler.DIED
FULTON--Jan. 28th, of heart disease, John E., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fulton of Creston township, aged nineteen years.
He was first afflicted with typhoid fever, resulting in heart trouble. The family have the sincerest sympathy of all their acquaintance, in their loss.STEFFES--Saturday, Feb. 2d, 1889, at the Granville House, Humphrey, Neb., of consumption, Mr. Jacob Steffes, aged 53 years.
Mr. Steffes was owner and proprietor of the Granville House, which he built in the year of 1882, and was one of Humphrey's oldest and best known citizens. He leaves a wife and a large family of children and a large circle of friends to mourn his demise. His funeral services were held Monday at the Catholic church, and was one of the largest attended that has ever been in Humphrey. His remains were interred in the Humphrey Catholic cemetery--Humphrey Republican.BEAVER--Harry C. Beaver, of Norfolk, a brakeman on the F.E. & M.V.R.R. was fatally injured at Creston, this county, Wednesday, Feb. 6th. The young man went between the tender of the engine and a box car to draw the coupling pin, when he slipped and fell under the wheels. He was dragged some distance, and when found was horribly bruised. He was immediately given medical attention, but died soon after the accident. He was 21 years of age and leaves a mother at Portage, Wis.
The Columbus Democrat, February 15, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued to the following parties during the past week:
Chris Dohman, age 30 years, to Miss Agnes Jasper, age 18 years. Both of Madison county.
Samuel Gretsch, of Platte county, age 25 years, to Miss Maggie Schmid of Colfax county, age 18.
A. Auntleman, age 26 years, to Miss Minnie Quarterman, age 23 years. Both of this county.
Jacob Karline, age 31 years, to Miss Amelia Aeichholt, age 19, both of Platte ocunty.
Fred Luers of Des Moines, Iowa, age 35, to Miss Agusta Grueschke of Platte county, age 25.
Anton Brozienski of Butler county, ... [page was cut off]MARRIED
PETZ-LIENEN--Chris Petz of St. Bernard, and Katie Lienen of Humphrey, were united in marriage in St. Francis church, at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. In the evening the boys turned in and furnished them to a keg of beer's worth of music. [Humphrey.]REINECKE-PHELPS--Sunday, February 10, Francis C. Reinecke and Helen C. Phelps of Schuyler were married in this city at the Grace Episcopal church, Rev. R.L. Knox officiating. Mr. Reinecke is a prosperous merchant of Schuyler, and Miss Phelps is publisher of the Schuyler Herald, which paper still flies the name, Helen C. Phelps, publisher, notwithstanding the event which occurred last Sunday. The best wishes of The Democrat go with the couple.
DIED
WALKER--John Walker received a letter on the thirteenth stating this his brother, F.T. Walker of Dubuque, Iowa, died on the Island Capri, in the Mediterranean sea on the sixth. His body was embalmed in Naples and will reach his home in Dubuque about the last week of this month. Mr. John Walker of this place, will attend the funeral. [Humphrey.]THOMAS?--A telegram was received by Mrs. Ransdell and her sister, Miss Jennie Thomas, Thursday of last week, announcing the death of their father.
The Columbus Journal, February 20, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued from the office of H.J. Hudson, County Judge, during the past week.
Feb. 12th, Jacob Karline and Miss Amelia Aeichholt, both of Platte county.
Feb. 13th, Fred. Leurs of Des Moines, Iowa, and Miss Augusta Gnuschke, of Platte county.
Feb. 13th, Chris. Dohman of Madison, Neb., and Miss Agnes Jasper of Platte county.
Feb. 13th, Samuel Gertsch of Platte county and Maggie Schmidt of Colfax.
Feb. 14th, Anton Broyicnski of Butler county and Miss Mary Schutkski of Platte county.MARRIED
KARLIN-EICHORSD--Married, Feb. 14th, Mr. Jacob Karlin and Miss Minnie Eichhorsd both of Platte county. The ceremony was performed at the German church on Shell creek. The young couple are stopping a few days with the mother of the groom. Then they will go to live near Platte Center. [Maple Grove.]
The Columbus Democrat, February 22, 1889
BIRTHS
STAUB--John Staub, a farmer living near Duncan, is the father of a brand new boy.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued to the following parties during the past week:
Stanislaus Sizczspanouski, age 23 years, of Platte county, to Miss Mary Matya, age 18 years, of this county.
John Sturock, age 22 years, of Platte county, to Miss Annie Habte, ... [page cut off]DIED
RIPP--Jacob Ripp had a child die last Tuesday. It was buried Wednesday. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Journal, February 27, 1889
BIRTHS
STAUB--John Staub of this neighborhood is just now happy over the fact that the doctor found a boy baby of usual weight. [Duncan.]MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
LUTZ-DOERSCH--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Albert Lutz, an enterprising young business man of Columbus, and Miss Bertha Doersch, one of our estimable young ladies. The ceremony takes place at the residence of Wm. Hageman next Saturday evening.DIED
HOWE; WILLER; ROLF; PETERSON--Several deaths occurred in the vicinity of St. Edward last week. Mrs. George Howe, Mrs. Willer, Mrs. Rolf, and a child of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson. We are unable to learn further particulars.
The Columbus Democrat, March 1, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following licenses were issued by Judge Hudson during the week:
John Wennekamp, age 25, Colfax county, to Miss Wilhelmina, age 20, of same county.
John Scheffe, age 26, Platte county, to Miss Louise Bauer, age 25, of this county.
John T. Evans, age 24, Chicago, Illinois, to Miss Annie E. Williams, age 22, of Platte county.
Joseph Rosenthal, age 25, Platte county, to Miss Johanna Maron, age 18, of this county.
Elisha P. Hartford, age 29, Columbus, to Miss Mary I. Wooley, age 24, of this city.
Herman Behrens, age 27, Platte county, to Miss Lena Tabeling, age 23, of this county.
Charles Smith, age 25, to Miss Jessie Smith, age 22, both of Colfax.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
LUTZ-DOERSCH--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Albert Lutz and Miss Bertea Doersch, to-morrow. The ceremony will take place at the residence of William Hageman.MARRIED
DOMAN-JASPER--Married, at St. Bernard, by Rev. Father Schulte, on Tuesday February 19, Mr. Chris. Doman to Miss Anna Jasper. [Lindsay.]SMITH-SMITH--Charles C. Smith of Richland, and Miss Jessie Smith of Schuyler, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Clother house last Saturday evening. Rev. Mr. Powers officiating.
HARTFORD-WOOLLEY--Elisha P. Hartford and Miss Mary I. Woolley were united in marriage by Judge Hudson, last Tuesday. They are both residents of this city, and have the best wishes of The Democrat.
DIED
STOFFEL--Nich Stoffel lost a child last Thursday by scarlet fever. [Humphrey.]DUCY--Mrs. Bridget Ducy of Lindsay, who has for sometime been living in Omaha, died in the latter city last Thursday. Her remains passed through on the "Elkhorn" on the twenty-second for Lindsay, where her husband, James Ducy, resides ... [page cut off] [Humphrey.]
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James Ducy received a telegram yesterday morning announcing the death of his daughter, Bridget. She has been sick for sometime and her death was not unexpected. Mr. Ducy went to Omaha yesterday to bring the remains here for burial. [Lindsay.]ROGAN--Died, at her late residence, three miles southeast of Lindsay, Mrs. Rogan, wife of Patrick Rogan, on Saturday February 16, and buried in the Catholic cemetery last Tuesday. [Lindsay.]
STEENIS--An infant child of Henry Steenis died Saturday, and was buried Sunday. [Creston.]
POLLEY--Last Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock Dr. Polley passed peacefully away from the earth which he had inhabited for many more years than is usually alloted to man. He was perfectly conscious up to the moment of his death, and about twenty minutes before told his son Ed, that he felt better than he had for three weeks.
The funeral occurred this morning from his residence, Rev. Griswold of the Presbyterian church, speaking the last words.
Josiah Polley was born at Medford, Mass., October 7, 1799, and was nearly 90 years old at the time of his death.
In his time he was a successful physician, and a man of strong physique, temperate habits and excellent traits of character.
He was probably the oldest man in Platte county.
May 22, 1888, he and his estimable wife celebrated their Golden Wedding at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.J. Arnold.
His son, Ed. Polley of Seward, Mrs. Arnold and his companion for over fifty years were with him at the last minute of his life, and wept silently at the close of so long and beautiful a life.
The Columbus Journal, March 6, 1889
BIRTHS
ABTS--To Mrs. Chris. Abts, March 1st, a daughter.HAUGHAWOUT--To Mrs. E. Y. Haughawout, March 1st, a daughter.
MOORE; KRUGER; SCHREIBER--There! Wm. Moore and Henry Kruger have each a bran [sic] new girl baby at their homes, and are the happiest men in these parts--unles it be Louie Schreiber, who enjoys the arrival of a bouncing boy at his home. [District 44 and Vicinity.]
BERLIN--Mrs. John Berlin has another little daughter. [Palestine.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued from the office of H.J. Hudson, County Judge, during the past week:
Feb. 25th, John Wennekamp and Miss Wilhelmina Henke, both of Colfax county. Married at Shell creek Feb. 28th, by Rev. Mosner.
Feb. 27th, John Scheffe and Miss Louise Baner, both of Platte county.
March 2d, Albert Lutz and Miss Bertha Doersch, both of Platte county.MARRIED
EVANS-WILLIAMS--February 27th, at the Clother House, by Rev. Williams of Red Oak, Iowa, John Evans of Chicago and Miss Annie Williams of Postville, Platte county.GESTSCH-SCHMID--Feb. 21st, at the Lutheran church of Shell creek by Rev. Molsner, Sam Gestsch and Miss Maggie Schmid. The wedding reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents.
NEWMAN-WELCH--Married, at the residence of the parents of the bride in this city, yesterday, Mr. Harry C. Newman and Miss Nettie, daughter of Jonas Welch. The Journal heartily congratulates the happy young couple.
DIED
MADARA--February 27th, in this city, Mrs. Madara, aged 70 years. Deceased was a native of Galatian Poland.JOHNSON--One of the Johnson brothers, who own the Pepper farm, died last Thursday. [Palestine.]
POLLEY--Dr. Josiah Polley, for many years a resident of Platte county, died at his home in this city last Wednesday evening, aged 90 years. Deceased was born in Medford, Mass., Oct. 7, 1799. In his younger days he was a successful physician. He was a man of commendable principles, was esteemed by all who knew him. His son, Ed. Polley of Seward, and Mrs. A.J. Arnold of this city were present at the time of his death.
LOSEKE--Heinrich Loseke, a young man 20 years of age, living on Loseke creek, 15 miles northeast of Columbus, and in Colfax county, met with a fatal accident while hunting last Thursday afternoon. It seems that the young man stopped to rest, while crossing a piece of marsh, placed the muzzle of the gun on the ground and leaned on the butt, which sunk two or three inches below the surface, and at the same time it was discharged, forcing the gun against the young man's abdomen. The recoil cuased an internal injury. He was found about half an hour after the accident, unconscious, and continued in that state until Saturday afternoon, when he died. Dr. Willy of this city attended him. The case is peculiarly sad, from the fact that the young man's father was killed by an accident a few years ago.
BECKER--A telegram was received here yesterday morning announcing the death at Columbus, Ohio, of Mrs. Rebecca Becker, aged eighty years. Mrs. Bauer, Mr. J.P. Becker and Wm. Becker started on the noon train yesterday to be present at the funeral of their mother.
The Columbus Democrat, March 8, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following licenses were issued by Judge Hudson during the week:
Harry C. Newman, age 30 years, to Miss Nettie Welch, age 22 years; both of this city.
Frederick Theilen, age 32 years, to Miss Frederick Stulken, age 26 years; both of Platte county.
Joseph A. Adelman, age 27 years, to Miss Anna V. Reisinger, age 18 years; both of Madison.MARRIED
O'BRIEN-ORTELY--Robert O'Brien took a lay off from his duties as postal clerk a couple of weeks ago, and was gone from home for some days. One day last week he turned up in Columbus smiling and happy, with Mrs. O'Brien by his side. The lady was formerly Miss Katie Ortely, and Bob went to Peoria, Illinois, after her, where they were married Tuesday, February 26. May fortune favor the happy pair.NEWMAN-WELCH--Another couple started out on a voyage on the Sea of matrimony last Tuesday evening, in this city. The young people taking this step were Mr. Harry C. Newman and Miss Nettie Welch. The wedding ceremony was performed at the residence of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Welch. Elder H.J. Hudson performing the ceremony, an interesting item from the fact that 27 years ago he performed a similar office for the parents of the bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Newman are numbered among the young people of Columbus in whom The Democrat takes a lively interest, and it bids them bon voyage, on their late and most happy departure.DIED
BECKER--A telegram was received here Monday morning announcing the death at Columbus, Ohio, of Mrs. Rebecca Becker, aged eighty years. Mrs. Bauer, Mr. J.P. Becker and William Becker started on the noon train yesterday to be present at the funeral of their mother.SHINTAEFER--Rev. H.L. Powers preached the funeral sermon of little Alma May Shintaefer, aged 3 years, last Sunday at the Baptist church.
SPEIGLE--Fred Speigle was shot ad instantly killed by a younger brother, aged ten years, on the Hydinger ranch, about five miles north west of Albion last Monday morning. It seems that they were fooling with an old musket, loaded with buckshot, when it went off with the above result. It is one of the many other cases of, "didn't know it was loaded." [Lindsay.]
The Columbus Journal, March 13, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued from the office of H.J. Hudson, County Judge, during the past week:
March 4th, Frederick Theilen and Miss Fredricka Stulken, both of Platte county.
March 4th, Joseph A. Adelman and Miss Anna V. Reisinger, both of Madison county.
March 5th, Harry C. Newman and Miss Nettie Welch, both of Columbus.
March 8th, Edwin Hake and Miss Anna Henkensiefken, both of Platte county.
March 9th, John Kailberg and Miss Betsy Olson of Platte county.
The Columbus Democrat, March 15, 1889
BIRTHS
CAIN--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Cain a girl weighing 10 pounds, mother and child are doing well. [Cornlea.]DIED
BUHL--Died, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Buhl, Monday, March 4, of lung fever. [Lindsay.]SULLIVAN--Died, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan, of membranous croup. [Lindsay.]
The Columbus Journal, March 20, 1889
BIRTHS
DAVIS--March 14th, to Mrs. Seth Davis, a son.JOHNSON--Last week to Mrs. J. Johnson, a son
ENGEL--March 14, to Mrs. Henry Engel, a daughter.
POWERS--March 16th, to Mrs. H. L. Powers, a daughter.
FROM--March 17, to Mrs. Chris. From, twin son and daughter.
DIED
SHINTAFFER--March 15, a daughter of Chas. Shintaffer, aged 8 years, of diptheria.MAHLER--At Duncan, March 16th, Christian Mahler, aged about 70 years.
Mr. Mahler was in the city Saturday aftenroon, and in conversation with a friend, appeared as cheerful as ordinarily and in excellent health. It is supposed that during the ride home he became so chilled that he did not recover from it.
Mr. Mahler was among the older settlers in this county. He leaves a widow, who, with his many friends, will sincerely mourn his departure.
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Mr. Christ Mahler, a highly respected townsman, and proprietor of the Duncan hotel, died very suddenly Saturday last, at an advanced age. Mr. M. had a large circle of friends and relatives. He leaves a wife and three adopted children to mourn his death. [Duncan.]PRIGGE--Henry Prigge, a man who worked in this city several years ago as plasterer and brick layer, committed suicide at Chicago Jan. 8th, by shooting himself. So says Mr. Fred Blaser, who had a letter recently from a friend in Chicago.
The Columbus Democrat, March 22, 1889
DIED
BAKER?--The mother of P.L. Baker died at his home at Cornlea last Monday, she was buried Tuesday. [Humphrey.]SOUTH?--Ed. South and F.M. Cookingham and wife returned from Iowa, where they had been attending the funeral of their mother, last Tuesday. [Humphrey.]
RICKLY--Last Wednesday afternoon at about 2:30 the long and eventful life of John Rickly came to a close. His death was rather sudden, after an illness of about a week.
Mr. Rickly was born in Switzerland March 19, 1815, and was 74 years old the day before his death. He came to this country in 1843, and settled soon after at Columbus, Ohio. In 1856 he came to Nebraska and has led a remarkable life since. He was one of the founders of Columbus, and for years was one of the best known and noted men in the territory and state. He has been twice married, and was the father of 13 children, 10 of whom are now living. All except one will be at his funeral, which occurs at 3 o'clock to-day. Mayor North has issued a proclamation calling for a suspension of business during the funeral hours. Mr. Rickly's life and services were too valuable and notable to be passed with this slight mention, and we will devote more space in a later issue to the life and work of the honored citizen who has passed away.PHILLIPS--The hearts of two fond parents were saddened this week by a visit from relentless Death. Little Myrtle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Phillips, was called to that bourne from whence there is no return. On Wednesday morning she breathed her last, and her frail remains were laid to rest Thursday afternoon.
Myrtle was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, and was aged four years seven months and four days. Where once Myrtle's presence brighened a household, nothing remains but a fond remembrance.
The Columbus Journal, March 27, 1889
BIRTHS
DAVIS--To Mrs. D. F. Davis, Sunday, March 24th, a son, weight eight pounds. The Journal force smoked to the health and long life of the little urchin, Monday.WADDELL--March 19th, to Mrs. Samuel Waddell, a daughter.
DIED
LICHTIE--March 23d, of consumption, Gottlieb Lichtie, aged 36 years and 6 months.HERGENHAN--March 23d, after a long illness, at his residence in Loseke creek valley, Henry Hergenhan, aged 50 years. He leaves a wife and family to mourn their untold loss.
PHILLIPS--Wednesday, March 20th, 1889, Myrtle, only child of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Phillips, aged 4 years and 7 months.
She was a bright child, loved by all, and to be taken away so young, is sad indeed. She had been sick about two months and though she was rapidly failing, her parents were loth to give her up. Sincere sympahty is extended to the bereaved parents in this their hour of affliction. The funeral which was largely attended took place from the residence Thursday afternoon, Rev. O. V. Rice officiating.
...RICKLY--At his residence in this city, Wednesday, March 22d, 2:30 p.m., of pleuro-pneumonia, John Rickly, aged 74 years and 1 day.
The funeral took place Friday afternoon from the residence, Rev. O. V. Rice preaching the sermon. The Congregational choir sang--"I would not live always," and Mr. Rickly's favorite, "Shall we gather at the river?" The Maennerchor rendered "The Bards' song" and "The resting place."
The mortal remains were viewed by the large number of old friends and acquaintances present, the features being full and distinct as in life. Nothing in all nature could have been found more fitting the occasion than the floral offerings of the children and other relatives, as suggestive of the Summer Land beyond the river, as well as the trials past here--a boquet [sic], a wreath, a cross, and a beautiful pillow, emblem of rest after the toils, trials and tribulations of earth.
The old friends who born the casket to the waiting hearse were J. P. Becker, Fred. Gottschalk, Charles Reinke, Dr. C. B. Stillman, Jacob Guter and Jacob Lewis, and the large concourse slowly and thoughtfully followed to the last resting place at the cemetery, the Cornet Band rendering very appropriate dirges, intoning in touching strains the trials and sorrows of this mortal life, the inconsolable grief of friends at the departure of their beloved, and the triumph of the departed soul, freed from cares here, and present with the loved ones beyond the river.
At the grave the last sad rites were closed with a "Good Evening Song" by the Maennerchor and appropriate prayer by Rev. Rice.
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John Rickly, the subject of this sketch, was born in Buetzberg, Canton Bern, Switzerland, March 19th, 1815, and was one of a family of eighteen children.
In 1834 he came to Franklin Co., Ohio, and in 1838 moved to Columbus marrying on the 22d of February that year, Miss Katharine Hendri, by whom he had five children, Mrs. Mary Becher, John J. Rickly, Mrs. Katharine Toncray, Mrs. Caroline Dale and Elizabeth Rickly, the latter and Mrs. Toncray now deceased. In 1856, with his family he removed to the then territory of Nebraska and settled in this city. His first wife having died, on the 1st of August, 1849, Mr. Rickly married Miss Caroline Bauer. Their children are W.T. Rickly, Mrs. O.H. Archer, Chas. Rickly, Mrs. G.W. Burke, Albert Rickly, Mrs. Jacob Wagner, Augustus Rickly and Samuel Rickly, all of whom except Augustus survive their father.
Mr. Rickly was president of the Columbus Town Co., organized August 30, 1856, and we believe kept it alive to the day of his death. During the earlier years of this young city, he was very active in everything that pertained to its welfare and withal very vigilant against the schemes of other communities to injure the future prospects of Columbus.
A strict partisan, politically, not alone in Ohio where at its capital city, he was prominent in the democratic councils, but here also he was time and again honored by his fellows as a leader. Time and again he had been elected to the City Council and had been its President, a representative-elect to the territorial legislature, a candidate for legislative honors several times, and in 1856 he was a delegate to the national convention at Cincinnati, which nominated Buchanan for the presidency. He was a democrat, without any reservations or concessions of any kind, and adhered strictly to party lines, not allowing them, however, to at all interfere with his personal friendships. He was very pronounced in his likes and dislikes, and unusually liberal in his estimate of his fellow-men. Plain and unassuming himself, he hated every species of cant and hypocrisy, but was a firm admirer of men of intellect and worth, whatever their beliefs, religious or political. He evidently wished to regard men in the light of their actual worth in character, and not in the light of their professions merely.
He had for years been troubled with asthma and rheumatism, and at times, notably in 1881, had been very seriously ill. His fatal sickness was contracted the Thursday night before his death and he suffered a great deal, being more or less unconscious, however. A few moments before his death he was walking around in his room, supported by two of his sons.
He had often expressed a wish to die before he should become helpless by old age or sickness, and during his last illness said he was ready to go.
No word can assuage the grief of the children at the departure to the spirit world of a loving and indulgent father, but they have the assurance of meeting father and mother in the Summer Land. Peace to his memory.NICHOLS--Mr. Nichols, brother-in-law of John Craig of Colfax county, died recently at his home in Illinois.
HANCHETT--Word has been received that the only brother of William F. Hanchett died at Batavia, Ill. [Palestine.]
SEVIN--It is with sincere regret that we learn of the death of the wife of Rev. Mr. Sevin, a former pastor of the Swede church at West Hill. [Palestine.]
BAKER--Mrs. Baker, mother of our neighbor, Joseph Baker, was buried at Cornlea Wednesday. Mrs. Baker was left a widow in middle life with a large family of children which by perseverance and hard work she brought up to respected manhood. One only daughter died in the morning of life leaving her doubly bereaved, but in all her life she had tested the power of God to sustain her in joy or sorrow. She retained her faculties of body and mind to a remarkable degree till the last few years, and even then she trusted all in the hands of God and in her fancied injuries said that her God would make it all right for her. She was over 80 years old. While we sympathize with her children we also rejoice with them that the clay fetters are broken and her imprisoned spirit has gone to a country where none grow old and the inhabitants never say "I am sick." [Palestine.]
The Columbus Democrat, March 29, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following licenses were issued by Judge Hudson during the week:
John Kollberg, aged 36, to Miss Betsey Olson, aged 20; both of Platte county.
August Hellbusch, age 34, to Miss Anna Masanbrenk, age 25; both of this county.DIED
RICKLY--The funeral of John Rickly, who died March 22, was held last Friday at his late residence. Business was entirely suspended in the city during the funeral, and hundreds gathered to pay their last respects to the respected dead.
Rev. O.V. Rice preached the funeral sermon, and the pall-bearers were selected from among Mr. Rickly's old friends. They were J.P. Becker, Fred Gottschalk, Carl Reinke, Dr. C.B. Stillman, Jacob Lewis and Jacob Guter. Nearly a hundred carriages followed the hearse to the grave, and there the Maennerchor sung a farewell hymn, in accordance with the oft expressed wishes of the deceased.
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Charles E. Rickly and wife, and Al. Rickly, all of Rushville, this state, were here last Friday to attend the funeral of their father, John Rickly.
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Mrs. W.B. Dale and daughters, Carrie and Courtney, and Mrs. George Burke of Omaha were in attendance at the funeral of John Rickly.
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David Anderson of South Omaha, was in attendance at the funeral or Mr. Rickly last Friday.McPHERSON--John McPherson, an old resident of Schuyler, died last Tuesday morning. The funeral occurred Thurday and was attended by W.A. McAllister and wife and ...
RIPP--Dr. P. Hayes of Platte Center, was called to Humphrey last Friday to visit a child of Jacob Ripp which was thought to have diphtheria. It turned out to be a case of scarlet fever. The child died last Monday, making the second Jake has lost during '89. His little boy is very sick at present. [Humphrey.]
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Jacob Ripp's boy was buried last Tuesday, a large number of friends being present. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Journal, April 3, 1889
DIED
SMITH--Mrs. Rebecca Smith, mother of Wm. Smith and Mrs. John Spray, died Thursday night and was buried in the Burrows cemetery on Friday. Mrs. Smith was 72 years old. [Platte Center.]
The Columbus Democrat, April 5, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following liceses were issued by Judge Hudson during the week:
Merton O. Sage, age 19, to Miss Lucina Bame, age 18, both of Platte county.
Ezra W. Borders, of Illinois, age 48, to Mrs. Maggie Hoisington of Platte county , age 47.DIED
COVERT--On Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Covert after a sickness of a few hours. The funeral services were held at the house at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. Griswold officiating, and was attended by many sympathizing friends.
The Columbus Journal, April 10, 1889
BIRTHS
SHERER--April 6th, to Mrs. Mark Sherer, a son.MARTYN--April 5th, to Mrs. Dr. D. T. Martyn, a daughter.
HOCKENBERGER--April 8th, to Mrs. Henry Hockenberger, a son.
MARRIED
SAGE-BAME--April 3rd, by Rev. Esplain, Merton O. Sage and MIss Lucina Bame.BORDERS-HOISINGTON--April 3d, by Rev. H. L. Powers, Mr. Ezra W. Borders and Mrs. Maggie Hoisington.
DIED
COVERT--Wednesday, April 3d, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Covert.
The funeral services were held at their residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Griswold officiating.??--Mrs. R. Southard, who was called to Iowa by the illness of her brother, reached there to find her oldest sister dying. We are informed that the brother has since died. Mrs. S. returned home this week. [Monroe.]
The Columbus Journal, April 17, 1889
BIRTHS
VanBERGEN--Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. VanBergen a bouncing girl baby. John has a continuous smile on his face now. A box of cigars would not go bad, John. [Grand Prairie.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued from the office of H.J. Hudson, County Judge, during the past week:
Joseph Borers to Mary Ramackers.
August Kramper to Annie Kuhl.
Lewis H. Seavy to Rosa Loseke.
All of Platte county.MARRIED
JONES-NEISIUS--April 10th, 1889, at the office of H. J. Hudson, August Jones and Miss Mary Neisius, both of Douglas county, Judge Hudson officiating.VAWTER-FEEKS--George E. Vawter, of the Democrat force, started Monday for Sedalia, Mo., where, at noon tomorrow, April 18th, he will be married to Miss Agnes C. Feeks. The Journal tenders its congratulations to the young couple and wishes them a long, happy and prosperous journey through life. Mr. Vawter expects to be absent about a week, after which we understand he and bride will return to Columbus and make this their home.
DIED
SMITH--Al. Smith's baby girl died last Saturday, after an extended illness, and Monday the remains were laid to rest in the county churchyard. The many Genoa friends of the family extend heartfelt sympathy. [Genoa.]MYERS--Saturday week John T. Myers, of David City, well known to many of the older settlers in this section of Nebraska, departed this life. The immediate cause of his death, says the Press, was hemorrhage of the lungs. "A good man and citizen has gone to his long home amid the sorrowing regret of all his neighbors and friends." The Tribune says: "The funeral was the largest ever held in David City or Butler county, people coming in from the farthest limits of the county to pay a last tribute of respect to a pioneer, one who was in at the birth of the commonwealth and remained here during the time 'that tried men's souls.' There were sixty-five teams in the funeral train, which, with the societies, Odd Fellows and Masons, on foot, was about a mile in length."
The Columbus Democrat, April 19, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following licenses were issued by Judge Hudson during the week:
August Kiamper to Miss Annie Kuhl, April 18, 1889.
Lewis H. Leavy to Miss Rosa Loske, April 18, 1889.
All of Platte county.MARRIED
VAWTER-FEEKS--Mr. George E. Vawter, foreman of The Democrat office, left last Monday for Sedalia, Missouri, where on Thursday, April 18, he was married to Miss Agnes C. Feeks, one of Sedalia's fair daughters. George is one of the finest young men of our acquaintance, honest, industrious and enterprising, a first-class disciple of the "Art preservative," and is highly esteemed in this office. Miss Feeks, now Mrs. Vawter, is a stranger to us, but we wish her well in her present departure. The couple will arrive in this city this evening, and George may hereafter be found attending to his duties at the old stand.LEAVY-LOSEKE--Last Wednesday Mr. Lewis H. Leavy and Miss Rosa Loseke were united in marriage at the Loseke church. Mr. Leavy is a prominent and successful Platte county teacher and his bride the daughter of Henry Loseke, a wealthy farmer of this county. The best wishes of The Democrat go with the newly married couple.
DIED
ULEWICZ--John Ulewiez, who is well known in Platte Center, and who has been a resident of this county for some time, was found dead in his bed at the St. Charles hotel in Lincoln, last Friday, April 5, caused by suffocation of gas. It appears that the deceased was on his way home to Nebraska City from Platte Center, where he had worked and took a note in payment, or part payment. One hundred dollars in gold was found under his pillow and there was a watch in his pocket. It also appears that he was sober when he went to bed. The body when found was perfectly cold.ROHRER--We are pained to learn that the wife of Frank Rohrer, one of our wholesale hardware men, died recently at their Illinois home. Mr. Rohrer is expected to arrive in the city soon.
STEARNS--On Thursday morning at 7 o'clock of consumption Mr. O.A. Stearns. Mr. Stearns has been a respected member of this community for several years, he has been an invalid for some months and most of the time confined to the house by the dread disease which at last caused his death. The remains will be taken to Central City where some of his children are buried.
The Columbus Journal, April 24, 1889
BIRTHS
STENGER--April 18th, to Mrs. Albert Stenger a daughter.FRISCHHOLZ--April 20th, to Mrs. F. Frischholz, a daughter.
MARRIED
LEAVY-LOSEKE--At Loseke Church, April 17th, by Rev. H. Fischer, L. H. Leavy, Esq., and Miss Rosa, daughter of Henry Loseke.
Mr. Leavy has been a resident of Platte county for the past five years and has acquired a reputation as an excellent teacher, four of the five years of his work as teacher being in the same school-district.
Miss Loseke is a member of that honest, faithful and capable family of Losekes so well known through this section of Nebraska, and esteemed for their good qualities wherever known.
The Journal wishes them the best that earth has for mortals.DIED
BUCHER--April 20th, of throat disease, Wm., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bucher, aged 4 years, 10 months and 5 days.
Five out of seven of the children of these parents, have gone to the spirit land within the past four years. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in their time of affliction.JONES--April 16th, at her home near St. Edward, Boone county, of hernia, Charlotte, wife of James Jones, aged 27 years, 1 month and 1 day.
She was born in Canada March 14th, 1862. She leaves a husband, two brothers and a sister to mourn their loss.
She was sick but thirty-six hours, her death being another instance of "In life, we are in the midst of death."
The funeral took place from the M. E. church in this city, Friday morning last, Rev. Powers preaching the sermon.STEARNS--April 18th of consumption, Oscar A. Stearns, aged 48 years, 10 months and 3 days.
Mr. Stearns was born near Warren, Vermont, June 21st, 1841.
In 1871 he came to Nebraska, settling at Central City, where he lived five years; since then he has lived in this city.
He had been feeble for a long time, and at the last was a mere shadow of his former self.
At the house on Friday, several hymns were sung by the M. E. choir and Rev. Powers made some remarks, after which the body was conveyed to the depot, the fire department being present, in uniform, accompanied by their Band. The escort of Baker Post G.A.R., was Ed. Clark, W. W. Rice, Mr. Anthony and James Frazier, and of the Hook and Ladder Co., Frank Fugard and S. S. Rickly. The burial took place at Central City, Rev. Powers preaching the sermon.STEWART--April 16th, of lung fever, William W. Stewart, aged 69 years, 7 months and 1 day.
Mr. Stewart was born in Killbridge, Canada, Sept. 15, 1819. In an early day he moved from his native place with his family to Sioux City, Ia., and shortly after, to Vermillion, Dak., then to Dixon county, Neb., where he resided thirteen years. For the past nine years he has lived in this city.
He united with the M. E. church fifty-four years ago, and had, for a number of years past, been a class leader and a member of the board of trustees. He had the interests of the church greatly at heart. As a citizen Mr. Stewart had the respect of all his acquaintances. He leaves his companion of thirty-nine years, two sons and two daughters to mourn their irreparable loss.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the M. E. church, Rev. H. L. Powers preaching a very affecting funeral discourse.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, April 26, 1889
BIRTHS
FRIESCHOLZ--Mr. and Mrs. F. Friescholz, residing on East Fourteenth street, are rejoicing over the arrival of their first born. It is a girl, and came into the world Saturday, April 20.MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday:
Edward Kruse, age 26; to Miss Frances Schmitt, age 19, both of Platte county.DIED
THORNBERG--C.E. Thornberg received a telegram at The Thurston to-day bringing the sad news of the death of his baby at home, in Omaha.