The Columbus Journal, May 6, 1891
BIRTHS
YOUNG--To Mrs. C.H. Young, May 1st, a daughter.MARRIAGES
SAVAGE-GENTLEMAN--Thursday, April 30th, 10 a.m., at St. John's Catholic church, in this city, by Rev. Father J.M. Ryan, in the presence of a large number of friends, Mr. Michael Savage and Miss Kate Gentleman.
We always knew that some kind father was lying in wait for Mike, and now he comes boldy to time with one of Platte county's fair daughters, Miss Kate, daughter of Robert Gentleman, and a cousin of Mrs. D.C. Kavanaugh of this city. For twenty years Mr. Savage has been the faithful, constant, careful, trusted employe of the Union Pacific Company, in season and out of season, on hand to take care of the lives of those traveling on the road. He has prospered in this world's goods, and now shares that prosperity with another, worthy of himself. Long may they live to make each other happy, is the wish of all their acquaintances.O'CALLAHAN-SAVAGE--At the same time and place, by the same, J.H. O'Callahan of Green River, Wyoming, and Miss Bride Savage.
Mr. O'Callahan is section foreman at Green River, Wyoming, whither in a few days the happy couple will go to live. Miss Savage has for a number of years lived with her brother near this city, and is well known to Journal readers.
Among the presents received by the bride was that of a choice lot in the city from her brother, Michael.
The good wishes of all her acquaintances will go with her to her western home, for continued health, prosperity and long life.BENTHACK-WETGEN--Married, April 30th, at the house of the bride's parents, Mr. Wetgen, Grand Prairie, by Rev. A. Henrich, Mr. Peter L. Benthack, son of Rev. H.P. Benthack, and Miss Wilhelmina Wetgen. After the ceremony, quite a number of friends and neighbors partook of a bountiful supper and congratulated the happy couple most heartily.
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THOMPSON--Rev. Worley attended the funeral of Rev. Thomas Thompson, at Albion last Tuesday afternoon, taking part with Revs. Hodgetts, Marquette, Olcott, Osborne, Phelps and Leedom, Methodists, and Rev. Turner, Congregational, in giving some reminiscences of the deceased pioneer. He was born in Somersetshire, England, and was in the sixty-first year of his age.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, May 7, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Peter L. Benthock, Platte county, 24; Miss Wilhelmien Wetgen, Platte county, 22.
Michael Savage, Platte county, 40; Miss Kate Gentleman, Platte county, 32.
J.H. O'Callaghan, Green River, Wyo., 30; Miss Bride Savage, Platte county, 32.
George Kerr, Platte county, 30; Mrs. Nancy Godfrey, Platte county, 29.
Judge Hensley tied the knot yesterday which made this couple one, for the balance of their natural life, or longer if they should live. The groom is a strong alliance man; of the bride we know little. We wish them their full share of joy, and a peaceful journey on that troublesome sea of matrimony.MARRIED
DOLSEN-MILLIMAN--T. Friedhof and two sons and Misses Ida Meagher, Mary Henry, and Enor Clother went to Silver Creek yesterday to attend the wedding of Miss Josie Milliman and Mr. N.B. Dolsen, which happy event occurred at the bride's home last evening. Mr. Dolsen is a lumber dealer of Silver Creek and the bride is well known in this vicinity, where she has a host of friends who wish herself and husband a prosperous and happy voyage on the sea of life.SAVAGE-GENTLEMAN; O'CALLAGHAN-SAVAGE--Two weddings of more than ordinary interest occurred in Columbus Friday. Mr. Michael Savage and Miss Kate Gentleman and Mr. J.H. O'Callaghan and Miss Bride Savage, were the high contracting parties. The double wedding occurred at St. John's Catholic church in this city at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Rev. Father J.M. Ryan officiating. Mr. and Miss Savage are brother and sister, and have been living about a mile west of the city, Mr. Savage having charge of the Union Pacific bridge over the Loup river for many years. They are very well and favorably known, their circle of acquaintances being large.
Miss Kate Gentleman, Mr. Savage's bride, is the daughter of Robert Gentleman sr., one of Platte county's worthy farmers. She is a cousin of Mrs. D.C. Kavanaugh, of this city.
Mr. O'Callaghan resides at Green River, Wyoming, where he will take his bride. Mr. and Mrs. Savage will commence housekeeping at once, at the home of the groom.
The Telegram in company with the many friends of the newly married couples, extends its heartiest congratulations, and wishes all the parties long lives of happiness, health and prosperity.
The Columbus Journal, May 13, 1891
MARRIED
DOLSON-MILLIMAN--Misses Ida Meagher, Mary Henry and Enor Clother and Theo. Friedhof and sons were in attendance Wednesday evening last at the wedding of N.B. Dolson and Miss Josie Milliman of Silver Creek. The happy young couple have a great host of friends who wish them a prosperous life-journey together.DIED
FAUCETTE--Thursday evening C.A. Woosley was called from the sidewalk into the harness shop of Dan. Faucette on Nebraska avenue, by Mr. Faucette, who asked him to help him into his room in the rear of the shop. He was placed on a bed and Dr. Martyn called in, who pronounced his case hopeless. Mr. Faucette was removed the following morning to the Sisters' hospital, as being the best place to give him proper care. Death took place at about 5 o'clock Friday evening. Mr. Faucette had been a resident of this vicinity for twenty-five years, and was very well known, especially to the older citizens. He was an industrious man and good citizen and his departure will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends. The cause of his death was paralysis. The funeral took place from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2, Rev. Worley preaching the sermon, a large congregation being present, including the fire department in uniform. Mr. Faucette was a charter member of Engine Co. No. 1.CONNOR--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Connor have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances in the loss of one of their twin children, Mary, nearly two years old; she died of diphtheria yesterday morning at six o'clock, after an illness of nine days. The funeral takes place today, at 11, and the remains will be laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery, Rev. Worley conducting the services. Four other of Mr. Connor's children are slightly sick with the same complaint.
VAMINSKI--Dr. Vaminski on Shell Creek died suddenly of hemorrhage, at the age of 63 years. His widow is making her home with Mr. A. Peterson, and his little grandson, Charley, a very bright lad, has gone to Burlington, Iowa, to live with his widowed mother. [Shell Creek.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, May 14, 1891
MARRIED
SIEGENTHALER-HERRMAN--G. Siegenthaler and bride, nee Miss Mary Herrman, were in the city yesterday en route to their home in Humphrey. The couple were married at the residence of the bride's father, John Herrman, about eighteen miles south of town, Thursday evening, Rev. Beck, of Duncan, officiating.HOAGLAND-SAUNDERS--Rev. W.M. Worley married John Hoagland and Miss Mary Saunders, both of Colfax county Wednesday evening at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage.
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??--Mrs. J.C. Kimbrell returned last evening from Shenandoah, Ia., where she was called by the death of her sister. She left another, who was in a very critical condition, with faint possibilities for her recovery.FAUCETTE--About 7 o'clock last Thursday as C.A. Woosley was passing the harness shop of Dan Faucette on Nebraska avenue, opposite the park, Dan called to him to come inside and help him to his room in the rear of his shop so that he might lie down. Mr. Woosley assisted him to his room and by carrying him part of the way laid him on the bed. He seed to know that he had received a stroke of paralysis and when Mr. Woosley suggested that a doctor be sent for Dan said it would do little good. Dr. Martyn was called however, but said immediately that there were few hopes for his recovery.
The disease affected his right side and prevented his speaking any, almost immediately after he was taken to his room. The reporter called on him at midnight last night and it was the general opinion of those gathered around his bedside that he had at the farthest only a few hours to live. He was breathing heavily and his body was beginning to turn cold. "While there is life there is hope," and yet in his condition it seems like hoping against hope to think that he will ever recover.
Daniel Faucette is one of the earliest settlers in this vicinity, having been a resident of Columbus for the past twenty-five years, nearly all of which time he has been engaged in the harness business in the shop which he now occupies. He was raised as a boy in Galena, Ill., but immigrated westward toward the Pacific coast at an early day. After wandering around through the Rockies for sometime he finally came to Columbus, where he has been ever since. He was a quiet, unostentatious man, having but few acquaintances he could not call his friends. Very little is known as to his family relations, but it is thought they all live in the east. While there is nothing certain as to whether he will live or die still as we write these lines we feel that ere The Telegram has reached its readers this morning, the life of Dan Faucette will hae ebbed away and his memory alone will remain to fill the place where he has labored so long and faithfully.
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The condition of Dan Faucette, who was stricken with a stroke of paralysis Thursday evening, continued about the same all Friday forenoon. His friends in this city had him removed to the hospital, and at about 4:45 Friday afternoon he breathed his last. He was unconscious from the time he reached his room Thursday evening until his death. The time for his funeral has not yet been announced, but will apear in The Sunday Telegram. A sister from Chicago has been telegraphed and is now en route to this city. He also has some friends in Omaha who are expected here today.
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Michael Faucette, a brother of the late Daniel Faucette arrived in the city last evening from his home in St. Louis. He has not seen his brother for twenty-five years. The necessary arrangements have been made for the funeral services, which will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church this afternoon at 2 o'clock sharp and conducted by Rev. Worley. The fire department will meet at the engine house at 1 o'clock and organize in line and attend the funeral en masse. The interment will be made in the Columbus cemetery. His two sisters in St. Louis were unable to attend the funeral on account of sickness.
The Columbus Journal, May 20, 1891
DIED
McKNIGHT--The child of Mr. McKnight's afflicted with diphtheria was buried yesterday. It is but just to say that the family moved to where they now are without the knowledge of Mayor Ragatz at all, and of course, without his direction. No others of them are sick; the funeral was private, and the family returned at once to the house, which has been thoroughly disinfected since the death. Everything has been done that can be to prevent the spread of the disease, since the knowledge of its presence came to the mayor, and for this he is entitled to the hearty thanks of all citizens.JENNING; KUDRNA; DWORAK--J.A. Jenning died of la grippe May 8; of diphtheria May 9, Josie, 11-year-old daughter of Sheriff Kudrna; of same, May 11, Harry, 3-year-old son of Adolph Dworak.--[Schuyler Sun.]
HOLLMAN--Mrs. Bohman has received the sad news of the death of her father, Mr. John Hollman, who died at Oldenburg, Germany, April 26, aged 72 years. He has another daughter in his county, Mrs. Louis Michelson, and a son, John Hollman, of North Platte, who owns the Hollman block in this city.--[Schuyler Sun.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, May 21, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
County Judge W.N. Hensley issued the following marriage licenses yesterday:
John M. Currty, Platte county, 25; Miss Nellie M. Fleming, Platte county, 22.
Fred Rufenaht, Platte county, 33; Miss Mary Gurber, Platte county, 20. Richard Swords, Platte county, 50; Miss Cordelia Gernon, Platte county, 40.MARRIED
SWORDS-GERNON--The marriage of Richard Swords to Miss Codelia Gernon was solemnized at St. Bonaventura's Catholic church yesterday, Father Pacificus officiating. They now will commence housekeeping on east Twelfth street where their friends wish them well in the future. Mr. Swords is foreman of the car repairing shops and a man who has many friends.GIBSON-ABBOTT--Henry Zennicker went to St. Edward last evening and will act as groomsman in the marriage of Mr. Charles A. Gibson to Miss Viola Abbott, which occurs this evening.
OTTE-GROTELUSCHEN--The marriage of Fritz Otte to Miss Ida Groteluschen will occur at the Loseke church today, Rev. Fiesher officiating. There are a great many invited guests and the affair will be one of the best social events in that neighborhood this year.
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KNIGHT--Johnnie Knight who we reported as being very low with diphtheria Monday night died about 8 o'clock yesterday morning. The attending physician said from the first that the little fellow could not possibly live as the disease had gone so far as to make breathing quite difficult. The funeral will occur today. We understand that another one of the children is quite sick with the same disease.CONNORS--The five children of William Connors, who lives about eight miles northwest of Columbus, are slowly recovering from the diphtheria. There are seven children in the family and one of them died of this disease about a fortnight ago, five of them are still sick and one of them did not take the disease.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, May 28, 1891
BIRTHS
SCHAFFROTH--J.F. Schaffroth was presented with a present Sunday night in the shape of a 9-pound boy, whose appearance in his household has brought gladness to the fond father's heart.MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
SCHAFER-DINNEEN--Invitations are out for the marriage of Mr. Joseph C. Schafer and Miss Johanna Dinneen, which will take place at the residence of the bride's parents, north of this city, June 2.MARRIAGE LICENSES
W.F. St. Clair, Madison county, 27; Miss Maud S. Van Alstine, Platte county, 23.
John M. Curry, Platte county, 25; Miss Nellie M. Fleming, Platte county, 22.
Fred Rufenacht, Platte county, 33; Miss Mary Gurber, Platte county, 20.
Richard Swords, Platte county, 50; Miss Cordelia Gernon, Platte county, 40.
Fred Cattau, Platte county, 22; Miss Emma Wilken, Platte county, 19.MARRIED
St. CLAIR-VanALSTINE--Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock Rev. W.S. Hunt, pastor of the Congregational church performed the ceremony that joined Mr. Wilbert F. St. Clair and Miss Maud S. VanAlstine in the holy bonds of matrimony. The wedding was at the home of the bride and a very quite [sic] affair. After the congratulations had been received the party was served with an elegant spread and at 4 o'clock the newly wedded pair left for their future home in Madison.
The groom is foreman in the office of the Madison Chronicle and is a young man who has many friends both in and out of his profession. Of the bride we need to say but little as she is too well known and has too many friends in this city and vicinity to need an introduction to our readers. She has lived here many years and can count her acquaintances as her friends. To the society at Madison we commend this couple and The Telegram, joining with a host of friends in Columbus, extends congratulations, and trusts that their rainbow of hope and happiness may never grow dim, but reflect brilliant rays of sunshine throughout their wedded life.
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Mrs. Nettie Paxton of Atchison, Kas., arrived here yesterday to be present at the marriage of her sister Miss Maud Van Alstine.CURRY-FLEMMING--The marriage of John Curry to Miss Nellie M. Fleming at St. Bonaventura's Catholic church yesterday was attended by a very large concourse of friends and relatives. Last evening about sixty young people from this city went out to T.H. Johnson's, about three miles northeast and with a host of other friends participated in celebrating the event. The presents given were costly and expressed the high esteem felt toward this worthy couple.
The Columbus Journal, June 3, 1891
MARRIED
St.CLAIR-VanALSTINE--May 27th, 2 p.m., at the residence of the bride's mother in this city, by Rev. W.S. Hunt, Mr. Wilbur F. St.Clair and Miss Maud VanAlstine of this city.
We clip this further mention from the Madison Chronicle of the 27th:
"Only the intimate friends of the contracting parties were present at the ceremony. They will arrive in Madison this evening and make this city their home. Mr. St.Clair is the foreman of the Chronicle office and has been connected with the office several months. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word and one of the best all-round printers we have ever met in our twenty-one years experience in the newspaper business. He has made many friends during his residence here who will congratulate him on the auspicious event. His charming bride has a large number of friends in Madison, as she resided here one summer. She is a young lady of many excellent qualities of both mind and heart and will be cordially welcomed back to Madison. The Chronicle sincerely wishes the happy young couple a bright and prosperous future."
In this, The Journal joins very heartily, with hosts of friends here.CURRY-FLEMING--The marriage of John Curry and Miss Ellie Fleming, which took place at the St. Bonaventura church last Wednesday, was attended by a large number of invited friends and relatives. The gentlemen's Sodality of which the groom is secretary was present. Also the ladies' sodality. The Sodalities each forming a line through which the bridal couple passed in to the altar, where the nuptial knot was made fast by Rev. Father Paciticus, assisted by two other Fathers from the Duncan and Platte Center churches.
Miss Katie Browner, sister of the groom, acted as the bridesmaid, and Mr. John M. Fleming of Ohio, Illinois, brother of the bride acting as best man. The bride was dressed in white satin with violet and orange roses, and wore a white bridal veil. The groom was dressed in a dark suit that was quite becoming and appropriate, and wore a handsome boquet of orange roses and his Sodality badge.
In the evening a reception was given by the bride's brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Johnson, at their residence, where a most excellent supper was spread, which was greatly relished by the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had also placed a bowery in the corner of the house yard, where at least seventy-five couple tripped the light fantastic toe to the excellent music furnished by the Schaad Bro's band.
The groom is a step-son of our respected neighbor, John Browner. His first father was killed in the late war. Being a schoolmate and constant companion of our's for the past fifteen years, we do not hesitate in saying that we have always found Johnnie to be most courteous, honest, faithful and upright in all his undertakings. He has seen trouble and affliction and discouragements and he has borne them like a man. We congratulate the bride on her selection, it being one that she will never regret.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Fleming, of Ohio, Illinois, and sister of Mrs. T.H. Johnson. She is well-known and liked by the young folks of our community. She was always found to be pleasant and agreeable to all. She assisted with delight in the social undertakings of her respective young friends which reach as far as she is known, and not one error can be found against her. And Johnnie for selecting her as his helpmate through life has picked one that is equal to her husband, and we feel safe in saying that she will stand by him and assist him in his troubles and discouragements and prosperity until separated by Him who doeth all things with his own free will. May their life be one of success and happiness as they pass along hand in hand down the rugged pathway of life, and may they live to a grand old age with fruits of prosperity, and as they look back over the past, may they say with joy, well done. They received a large number of valuable presents, the list of which we will give:
Young Ladies' Sodality, fancy hanging lamp; Young Men's Sodality, folding lounge and plush rocker; Reed Alliance, plush rocker; Mr. and Mrs. Pickett, fancy rocker; Mr. and Mrs. Vogel, table cloth and tidy; Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, one dozen napkins; Mr. and Mrs. A. Boettcher, set flat irons; Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Ryan, silver butter dish; Miss Ella Dineen, fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Sullivan, set silver tea spoons; F. Bean and sisters, fancy wine set, glass table set and boquet; C.J. Carrig, silver pickle caster; W.T. Ernst and wife, set flat irons; Misses Moore, half dozen glass sauce dishes; Rose and Lizzie Haney, flower vases; Frank and Hattie Baker, silver butter knife; Mrs. Blaser, coffee grinder; Mrs. J. Salmon and Miss McGimpsey, hand paintings and banner; Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Reed, clock; Mollie Brady, caster; Miss Emma and Katie Erb, half dozen napkins and towel; Maggie Reinke, tidy; Miss Lena Costello, fancy flower vases; J.M. Dineen, fruit dish; Robert Johnson, cake stand; Mr. and Mrs. Belford, table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. Herring, set dinner dishes; James McKinsey and Miss Janet Bell, silver card receiver; Joe Schaffer and Miss Johanna Dineen, plush album; John Pittman, half dozen linen napkins; Ella Byrnes, cut glass set; T. Reagan, breakfast caster; James Haney, jr., set silver tea and table spoons; T.F. and Nellie Lynch, oil painted scenery 24x30; Samuel Drinnin, dinner caster; Mary A. Dowd, Dixon, Ill., fancy bed spread; W.F. and J.C. Browner, clock; J.O. Connor, $10.00; Miss Minnie and Anna Dishner, sewing table and cut glass table set; Mr. and Mrs. James Russell, table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. M. Reagan, fancy lamp; Miss Kate Browner, silver knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. A. Stenger, set silver tea spoons; Misses Mary and Anna Griffin, fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. F. Stenger, bread and milk set; Mr. and Mrs. O McGann, bracket lamp; John Browner, $50.00 worth of stock; Mr. and Mrs. L. Byrnes, $25.00 worth of stock; Mr. and Mrs. Jay Merrill, one dozen cut glass tumblers; Nellie Johnson, tidy.
They also received a large number of handsome and valuable presents from friends and relatives in Illinois which were received too late for publication.DIED
GUINANE--Thursday afternoon, a son of Patrick Guinane, aged nine years, picked up a bottle in the rear of Faucette's harness shop, and drank of its contents. He walked down town, and was noticed on Twelfth street, some thinking him intoxicated. "I am awful sick" was his answer to questions. He was taken to the office of Dr. Martyn, where he, and Drs. Arnold and Clark labored faithfully, but he could not be aroused from the comatose condition in which they found him, and his death took place Friday morning at five.BECKMAN--Mr. John Dersch was in the city Friday and gave us the particulars of the suicide of John Beckman. About four years ago August Wahl, a farmer near Neboville, sent to Prussia for Mr. Beckman to come and live with him. He was not a relative of Mr. Wahl. He has made his home at Mr. Wahl's the past four years, doing light work, and was treated as one of the family. Last winter he was not well enough to do much work, and this spring he has been despondent, and at times "out of his head." The last that was seen of him alive was Thursday noon at dinner time.
His body was found in the cow barn dangling at the end of a rope depending from the rafters. He had evidently climbed up on a partition in the barn, tied the rope securely, and then let himself down, strangling to death.
It is supposed that he hanged himself about five o'clock, and it was dark when his body was found.
He was seventy-two years old last August.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, June 4, 1891
MARRIED
SCHAFER-DINEEN--Tuesday morning a wedding of unusual interest occurred at St. Bonaventura Catholic church in this city, the contracting parties being Miss Johanna Dineen, daughter of John Dineen, and Mr. Joseph C. Schafer, both of this county. The ceremony was performed at 10 o'clock, Rev. Father Pacificus Kohnen pronouncing the binding words. A large number of friends and relatives were in attendance.
In the evening the friends of the happy couple gathered from far and near at the residence of the bride's father on Shell Creek, and celebrated the event in grand style. More than two hundred persons were present, who were entertained with music and dancing and served with an elegant supper. The presents received were many and valuable, and the evening passed off as pleasantly as could be imagined.
The Telegram extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Schafer and wishes them long life, and prosperity and happiness.CATTAU-WILKEN--Fritz Cattau and Miss Emma Wilken were married by Rev. Fiescher at the Loseke creek church yesterday afternoon.
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THAYER--The funeral of Mrs. Therissa Thayer, who died Friday evening of a cancer, was held Sunday afternoon. Her two brothers, G.S. and N.J. Young of Genoa attended the funeral.GUINANE--The funeral of Tommy Guinane yesterday afternoon was very largely attended and in the procession which followed the remains to the cemetery there were a number of young friends of the deceased. The father and mother of the child wish to extend their thanks for the kindness shown them by their friends and neighbors in their hour of distress.
The Columbus Journal, June 10, 1891
MARRIED
GEITZEN-MARRIS--J.B. Geitzen went to Central City Monday to be married yesterday to Miss Marris of that place. J.T. Cox acted a groomsman. The party were expected to return yesterday.DIED
CEDAR--Peter Cedar of Woodville township committed suicide last Wednesday morning, by taking poison. He had been a strong drinker, a dangerous character and was so quarrelsome that his wife left him, and went to live with a married son, Louis. He had time and again threatened to kill her, but never seemed to have cultivated nerve enough until Tuesday last when he went to Genoa and filled up on whiskey and started out to kill. He fired one shot from his shot-gun, which hit his daughter-in-law in the face, arms and breast, but not necessarily fatal. Doubtless Cedar intended the shot for his wife.
He then went home, but not without a shot from his own son, but too far off for effect. The next morning he took poison as stated, and thus ended his life. Sheriff Caldwell, acting coroner, held an inquest, empanneling as a jury Wm. Irwin, Peter Peterson, Sam. Anderson, Peter Larson, Alfred Peterson and Fred. Jernberg, and their verdict was in accordance with the facts as we have stated.
He was 65 years old, and leaves a large family; he was buried Thursday.PAYNE--The two years' old son of R.L. Payne of Schuyler died very suddenly Monday last. During the big rain storm, he began choking, supposed to have been caused by phlegm rising in its throat, and died in a very few minutes.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, June 11, 1891
BIRTHS
SCHMOCKER--A boy arrived yesterday to enlarge the family of John Schmocker living west of town.MARRIED
MOORE-SALYARD--Miss Minnie Salyard and Harry Moore were married Sunday afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents in Schuyler.GEITZEN-??--J.B. Geitzen and bride returned from Central City yesterday. The marriage ceremony which made this worthy couple husband and wife was performed yesterday in the presence of a few relatives and invited friends. They will commence housekeeping at once in a house in Highland Park. J.T. Cox, who accompanied them and acted as best man, returned yesterday.
EMMERSON-RANSDELL--Miss Addie Ransdell, formerly a teacher in this city, was married recently at her home near Warnerville. Her husband is John Emmerson, a barber by trade, who lives at Winside.
The Columbus Journal, June 17, 1891
BIRTHS
BAKER--Born, Saturday, June 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baker, a son.MARRIED
COLEMAN-FREEMAN--Frank A. Coleman and Anna D. Freeman, of Columbus, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony by Judge Allen, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wake, in this city, on Wednesday, June 10, 1891.--[Schuyler Quill.] The Journal adds its congratulations.DIED
SMITH--Died, June 2d, 1891, at Covina, Cal., Mrs. Hattie Smith, of consumption, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Smith was wife of Frank A. Smith, a brother of Mrs. E.A. Gerrard and Marshall Smith; she was also a sister of Mrs. Marshall Smith, and well known in Columbus and vicinity. She leaves a husband and one daughter, Hazel, six years old--[Monroe Looking Glass.]WARREN--Capt. Miles Warren of Bellwood, died at his home in that town at five o'clock this morning, of heart failure and a dropsical condition. Capt. Warren was sixty-five years old, and leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters--the children all having arrived at the age of maturity. Deceased has always been a man of influence in the community in which he lived. He has resided in Butler county for nearly a quarter of a century. He was a leader in the democratic party for many years; he was post-master at Bellwood under Cleveland's administration, and had received the appointment to the commandership of the soldiers' home when Governor Boyd was ousted.--[David City Press, June 10.]
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H.T. Spoerry and W.W. Rice, members of Baker post G.A.R., attended the funeral of Capt. Miles Warren at Bellwood, Saturday, at two o'clock. The funeral was conducted by G.A.R. posts of Bellwood and David City, and there were about a hundred comrades present. We learn that the cause of Capt. Warren's death was apoplexy, and that he died Thursday. He was greatly admired for his generous disposition, by all his acquaintances.VETTER--Sunday evening between 8 and 9 Phillip Vetter, a farmer living a mile and a half west of Humphrey, while returning home was struck by lightning and instantly killed. When found his clothes were burning and one arm was badly burned. One of his horses was killed. Aug. Polkbea, six miles west of Humphrey, was also struck but not fatally. Both his horses were killed.
MOTTER--Wm. S. Motter died in Genoa Tuesday, the 9th, the funeral took place the following Sunday. Mr. Motter has lived in Genoa since '82 and is well known in the western part of Platte county.
Columbus Weekly Telegram, Thursday, June 18, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Henry Ripp, Platte county, 28; Miss Johanna Liebeg, Platte county, 18.MARRIED
VAN ALSTINE-DONOVAN--Frank Van Alstine and Miss Nettie Donovan were married by Judge W.N. Hensley Saturday. This wedding for some cause has been kept very quiet--perhaps because that it was rumored that it occurred about three months ago.DIED
BOGUS--Killed by Lighting. Bartholomew Bogus, a Burrows township farmer, was struck by lighting and instantly killed Tuesday afternoon. He was plowing in the field.
The same fatal bolt of electrical fluid killed his team. Mr. Bogus was one of the defendants in the case of Paul Mitka, a school teacher, who was ejected by Bogus and several of his neighbors. [Great-grandfather of and submitted by Cyril A. "Charlie" Skorupa (skorupa@kdsi.net)WARREN--This (Friday) morning about six o'clock the Baptist church bell tolled the announcement of the death of another one of our most respected citizens, Miles Warren. He breathed his last about 5 o'clock a.m., aged 65 years. Deceased, for the past six months or more, complained of not being in good health; but was able to be around and attended to business matters until about five weeks since. "Cap" as he was called, was a generous hearted citizen. No one ever knocked at his heart for assistance that he deemed worthy of it, was ever turned away. He served several years as Capt. in the army in the war between the North and South and was engaged in several fierce battles. At the end of the war he was one of those who was fortunate enough to return home without any wounds; but internally, was almost a complete wreck, as he went into the battle field weighing close on 200 pounds and came out of it reduced to but 80 pounds. During the administration of President Cleveland, he served as postmaster for Bellwood. He leaves behind him a wife, two sons and four grown up daughters, all of whom deeply mourn the loss of a beloved husband and father. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Baptist church. Deceased was also one of Bellwood's earliest settlers, having come here from Michigan when the present town site was nothing but a vast prairie of weeds.--Bellwood Gazette.
SANTIN; ??--Central City, Neb., May 16--Special The Telegram--Two ladies, Mrs. Santin and her aged mother, living near Palmer in this county, were struck by lightning and killed Monday evening. The family consisting of the two ladies and three small children had taken refuge in a storm cave; they were standing near the door of the cave, the mother holding her seven months' old baby in her arms when the deathly flash came among them.
The Columbus Journal, June 24, 1891
BIRTHS
TAYLOR--Born, June 23d, to Mrs. Frank Taylor, a son.HAUTER--Born, June 22d, to Mrs. Fred. Hauter, a daughter.
MARRIED
Among the recent marriages are Frank VanAlstine to Miss Nettie Donovan; Wm. Rathburn to Miss Mary Wolford; John von Bergen to Mrs. Alma Kallweit; Henry Ripp to Johannah Liebig.DIED
KUDRNA--Mellie, the four years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kudrna, died at Schuyler June 17th of diphtheria. Two more of Mr. K's children are down with the disease, and his wife is sick, work [sic?] with watching, says the Sun.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, June 25, 1891
BIRTHS
WAGNER--Robert Wagner is the happiest man in town. He says it is a boy, and tipped the steelyards, (or scales) at 12 pounds.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Henry Ripp, Platte county, 28; Miss Johanna Liebeg, Platte county, 18.MARRIED
RIPP-LIEBIG--The marriage of Henry Ripp and Miss Johanna Liebig will occur at St. Bonaventura's Catholic church this morning at 9 o'clock. This evening a dance will be given at the residence of the bride's father, Joseph Liebig, about eight miles northwest of this city. A royal good time is expected to be in store for those who attend. The ladies sodality will be _______DIED
KUDRNA--A little 4-year-old daughter of Joseph Kudrna of Schuyler was buried yesterday. There _______ his children sick with the same disease--diphtheria. The family ____ truly, sorely afflicted.
The Columbus Journal, July 1, 1891
BIRTHS
GALLAGER--Born, Thursday, June 25, 1891, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gallager, a son. Mother and child are doing well.DIED
BURKE--Alice, daughter of Wm. Burke, aged four years, died Thursday morning at 1 o'clock of diphtheria, after a week's illness. The funeral took place Friday afternoon.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, July 2, 1891
MARRIED
McTAGGART-MANLEY--Pat McTaggart and Miss Bridget Manley went to Grand Island Friday where they were married. They will spend a week in travel before they return.DIED
BURKE--Alice, the little 4-year-old daughter of William Burke, died Wednesday evening at 11 o'clock, of diphtheria. She had been sick only about a week. The funeral will occur at 3 o'clock this afternoon.RIVET--Joseph Rivet, ex-county commissioner and one of the old settlers of Platte county, died at his home at Postville Saturday, and was buried Monday. He was prominent in local politics, a man of strong convictions and many friends. He leaves two daughters and one son, Frank, the latter being quite ill.
The Columbus Journal, July 8, 1891
DIED
WIGGINS--All the acquaintances will sincerely sympathize with the family of John Wiggins, in the loss of his youngest daughter, Florence, whose death, by diphtheria, took place at 3 o'clock yesterday morning. It had been thought that she was improving, but she took worse suddenly Monday evening. The funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 o'clock.DEMAREE--James Demaree died Friday of pneumonia and was buried Sunday, near Richland. He was 68 years old, and suffered a great deal during the last weeks of his life.
LITTON--Last Wednesday morning Schuyler was all excitement over a bit of sensational news that proved to be all too true. The Quill furnishes this account of the matter:
Mr. Wilson Litton had been away, near Duncan, breaking prairie. He expected to be home on Thursday, but returned on Tuesday night about 10 o'clock. He put up his horses and went to the back window of the house to waken his wife. He heard voices and at once suspicioned something wrong. He then went to the rear door, rapped loudly, then hurried to the front door, broke it open and there discovered U.P. Degman with his clothes on his arm, just ready to go out. He stopped him and had him dress and permitted him to go. In the meantime his wife had gone out the back door to the barn. Mr. Litton called his neighbor, A.P. Hughes, and when Mr. Hughes came out, the wife called him and said there were burglars in the house and she had run out there to escape. She said she thought it was Jake Thomas. However, the situation occurred to her and she determined to kill herself. She was prevented at first, but later succeeded in taking some Paris green. It was too much of a dose and she vomited most of it up. Dr. Schafer was called and now she is getting along quite well. It is rather a sad case. They have three small children. Mr. Litton will commence legal proceedings against. Mr. Degman.
Later.--Mrs. Litton died at 12:30 on Wednesday night.
The Columbus Journal, July 15, 1891
BIRTHS
FITZPATRICK--Born, Sunday morning, to Mrs. E.D. Fitzpatrick, a son.MARRIAGE LICENSES
TERRY-HALL--A marriage license has been issued to S.C. Terry and Mrs. Sarah J. Hall, both of Platte county.MARRIED
BUZZA-BOWMAN--On Sunday evening last, at the residence of the bridegroom's brother, Rev. W.M. Worley united in marriage George T. Buzza and Miss Jennie May Bowman. Until recently, Mr. Buzza was a resident of Grand Island, and Miss Bowman of Wood River.DIED
WIGGINS--July 7th, of diphtheria, after an illness of one week, Florence Metcalf, daughter of John and Rose Wiggins.
Florence was born in this city, July 31st, 1881. The funeral took place from the residence Wednesday, July 8th, a large number of sympathizing friends of the family following the remains to their last resting place, in the cemetery, where Rev. Elliott pronounced appropriate words of consolation.
Florence was a dear, bright, intelligent, lovable girl, beloved by all who knew her, a human blossom now transplanted from earth to the Summer Land.
...GILLETT--Blanche Mary Gillett, wife of Dr. W.S. Gillett, died at her home in Newman Grove, June 29, aged 25 years, 7 months and 15 days. The Era says that the closing hours of her life were sweet and peaceful, nearly her last words being: "Mamma, I am crossing the river, and it is beautiful, so beautiful; it is sweet to die," and we could see the reflection of another and a brighter world than this beam upon her countenance, and a beautiful young life went out of its earthly tabenacle, commencing a life of immortality.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, July 16, 1891
DIED
FOGG--Sarah Fogg, widow of the late Joshua Fogg, one of the pioneer residents of Schuyler, died Saturday, aged 88 years. The funeral which was held Sunday was largely attended. She was born in Raymond, N.H.ECKLUND--Mrs. Dr. Armstrong of the orphans' home at York was here yesterday. She came to look after a boy who was formerly in the home at York. His name is Olif Ecklund and he was formerly employed on a farm near Genoa. He died Monday night of typhoid fever, having been brought down to St. Mary's hospital last week. He was about 16 years old and very quiet and gentlemanly boy. L.G. Stocks of Genoa, came down yesterday to attend to the burial. The funeral will be held today and the interment made in the O'Kay cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, July 22, 1891
BIRTHS
ENGLE--Mrs. Henry Engle presented her husband with a fine young daughter last week, Monday evening. The way Henry's health has improved the past week is surprising.SANDERS--Born, Thursday, to Mrs. Wm. Sanders, a daughter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The county judge issued marriage licenses Monday to Gerd. Bruns, Stanton county, and Miss Louise Dehmlow, Colfax county; John Tooney, Douglas county, and Miss Clara Hammond, Platte county.MARRIED
TERRY-HALL--S.C. Terry and Mrs. Sarah Hall, both of O'Kay, this county, were married on the 16th by Rev. Worley at his parsonage in this city. Rev. Gammon and Miss Maud Dack were present.CUBAR-MATYA--Stanislaus Cubar was married to Miss Katie Matja Monday of this week.
DIED
RIVET--Hans Elliot of Joliet was in town Friday. He told us of the death of Frank Rivet on Wednesday, following, within so short a time the death of his father, late county supervisor from Joliet township, making eleven deaths in the family in ten years. In two years, from being a hale-looking, strong man, Frank had shrunk until he was scarcely anything but skin and bone, when he died, as have all the other members of Mr. Rivet's family of that fell destroyer, consumption.CHAMBERS--Col. George M. Chambers, father of Mrs. J.N. Taylor of this city, died at Jacksonville, Ill., July 17, in the ninety-second year of his age. The Courier speaks very highly of him as a business ...
NELSON--Miss Emily, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Nelson of the upper Looking Glass, died Thursday morning and will be buried from the Baptist church on Saturday forenoon. Rev. W.D. Elwell will preach the sermon. Emily was nearly 17 years old. She was a lovely girl and a very large circle of friends will feel her loss deeply. All that know Mr. and Mrs. Nelson will sympathize with them in their irreparable loss. But "they mourn not as those without hope," for death had no terrors for her; while others wept, she was happy and only waited for the message that called her to her heavenly home.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, July 23, 1891
MARRIED
TERRY-HALL--S.C. Terry and Mrs. Sarah J. Hall were united in marriage at O'Kay yesterday, Rev. R.W. Gammon of Monroe, officiating. Accompanied by Rev. Gammon and Miss Maud Dack the newly married couple came to Columbus and partook of the "wedding feast" at the Thurston. They returned to O'Kay last evening.GILLESPIE-DUNLAP--William Gillespie and Miss Myra Dunlap of Woodville township were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. Worley at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. The groom owns a farm near West Hill on which they will soon make their home. They were guests at the Lindell last night.
DIED
CHAMBERS--From the Jacksonville, Illinois Courrier of July 17, we clip the following obituary notice of Col. George M. Chambers, father of Mrs. J.N. Taylor of this city:
Col. George M. Chambers, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Morgan county, passed peacefully away at 2 o'clock this morning at the family residence on West State street.
George Maxwell Chambers was born June 28, 1800, near Hagerstown, Md., and he was therefore in the ninety-second year of his age. He moved with his parents to Kentucky in 1805, where the earlier days of his life were passed. On January 15, 1820, he was united in marriage with Eleanor Irwin, in Fayette county, Ky., and with her he continued to reside in the Great Blue state until the year 1835, when he came to Jacksonville to seek a new home and business location. He was pleased with the beautiful prairie country of Morgan county, and forseeing a splendid future of the then little village, on April 15, 1837, he moved his family to Jacksonville and settled them in the home which he had provided for them. Some time afterward he purchased residence property on West State street and in 1846 erected the substantial brick structure which was his residence until his death. During the earlier period of his life Col. Chambers was engaged in active business pursuits, in fact he was thoroughly identified with the growth and business prosperity of Jacksonville until compelled by reclining years to retire to quiet and rest. He was in every sense a successful business man and when he retired it was with a fortune of fair proportions. In all things he was the soul of honor, and he therefore possessed the confidence and esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
He had a wonderful memory, which remained with him almost to the last moments of his life, and was ever ready with anecdotes and reminiscences of the pioneer days of Morgan county.
Col. Chambers was the father of nine children, six of whom survive him. The four sons, Roland R., John I., George M., Jr., and Leonard W., reside in this city, and the surviving daughters are Mrs. J.N. Taylor, of Columbus, Nebraska, and Mrs. C.E. Bradish, who was making her home at her father's house at the time of his death. His wife preceded him to the better world April 21, 1888, after over fifty-nine years of married life, and the children who had gone before him were Mrs. Dr. G.R. Henry of Burlington, Mrs. W. Moore of this county, and Mattie, the youngest child, who died in infancy. Col. Chambers united with the old school Presbyterian church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Dr. J.H. Brown, and continued in that church until it was merged into the State Street Presbyterian, when he continued with that denomination.
The funeral will take place from the late residence of the deceased at 3:30 p.m., Saturday. The services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Morey and the interment will be in Diamond Grove cemetery.
Columbus Journal, July 29, 1891
BIRTHS
ENGLE--John Engle was in town Monday with a load of hogs for which he received $4.85. He tells us that Mrs. Engle's present to him was a daughter on the 18th, instead of as reported last week to The Journal. Our informant was mistaken both as to time and gender.MARRIED
BOROWIAK-BOROWIAK--J.P. Borowiak, we learn, is to be married today at Omaha, to a Miss Borowiak. Congratulations, Joe.DIED
HENGGELER--July 27th, of Bright's disease and dropsy, Franz Henggeler of Bismark township, aged 77 years.
Mr. Henggeler was one of the oldest settlers in Platte county, having located on a fertile tract of land in Shell creek valley in 1858. He was greatly respected by his neighbors and acquaintances, who knew him to be industrious, honest and conscientious, a tender-hearted friend, and a good citizen. He leaves a widow and five children--Mrs. Rosa Mertz of Washington, Fred Henggeler of Butler county, George and Joseph, of Bismark township and Mrs. J.H. Kersenbrock of this city. The funeral takes place this (Wednesday) afternoon, 1 o'clock, from St. Bonaventure Catholic church.FROM--Died, Sunday afternoon, after an illness of five days, of diphtheria, Archie, son of Christ From, aged 5 years, 8 months. The funeral took place from the residence Monday, Rev. W.M. Worley conducting services at the cemetery.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, July 30, 1891
BIRTHS
RHODE; STEIN; WILSON; FLYNN--Blessings like showers are arriving in abundance this summer. It has been said that "It never rains but it pours." Well, the latest returns, at 2:45 this morning report that four infant arrivals made their first appearance in this wicked world within the past twenty-four hours. They were as follows: A boy to Mrs. Carl Rhode, to Mrs. Ed. Stein, to Mrs. C.C. Wilson, and a girl to Mrs. Joseph Flynn.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Joseph Czurlo, Platte county, 21; Miss Annie Dziedzie, Platte county, 19
Daniel B. Gorman, Platte county, 25; Miss Minnie Barrett, Platte county, 22.MARRIED
BOROWIAK-BOROWIAK--L.M. Borowiak and his parents and cousin from Duncan went to Omaha yesterday to attend the marriage of Joseph P. Borowiak, to Miss Agnes Borowiak which occurs at the Polish Catholic church in the metropolis today.DIED
FROM--Archie, son of Christ From, living on east Eleventh street, died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock of diphtheria. He was 5 years and 8 months old and next to the oldest child. The funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. W.M. Worley, yesterday afternoon. The parents have the sincere sympathy of the community.HENGGELER--Yesterday morning about 6 o'clock, an old resident of Platte county, passed to his final rest. It was Franz Henggeler of Bismark township. The affliction which caused Mr. Henggeler's death was Bright's disease and dropsy.
He was an old gentleman of 77 years, 33 of which have been spent in Platte county, he having come here in April, 1858. Mr. Henggeler was a man greatly respected in the community and a man of public spirit. He was one of the prime movers in establishing the monistery in this city, and contributed liberally to that institution. He leaves a widow and five sons and daughters. They are Mrs. Rosa Mertz, now in Black Diamond, Wash., Fred Henggeler of Bellwood, George Henggeler and Joseph Henggeler of Bismark township and Emma, wife of J.H. Kersenbrock of this city. The funeral of the deceased will be held Wednesday at 1 o'clock p.m., at St. Bonaventura Catholic church in this city.
The Columbus Journal, August 5, 1891
BIRTHS
MUELLER--Born, Monday, to Mrs. H.A. Mueller, a son.WARNICK--Born, Sunday, August 2d, to Mrs. Daniel Warnick, a son.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued last week to Daniel B. Gorman and Miss Minnie Barrett; to Joseph Cyurlo and Miss Annie Dziedzie.DIED
PALMATIER--D.R. Palmatier of Oconee died of hemorrhage of the bowels Monday evening at 5 p.m. The funeral will take place here today, the body being laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery, by the Masons. Mr. Palmatier was 36 years old, and never recovered from the accident of three years ago, when his arm was unjointed at the shoulder.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, August 6, 1891
BIRTHS
KILIAN--Born, to Mrs. J.N. Kilian a boy. The birth is chronicled from Blair __ Mrs. Kilian is visiting at ___.WORNICK--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wornick, a boy.
DIED
HENGGELER--By some oversight we failed to mention the funeral of Franz Henggeler, which occurred at the Monastery Wednesday afternoon. It was one of the largest attended funerals ever held in this county and the services were very impressive. The Maennerchor, to which Mr. Henggeler formerly belonged, attended in a body and placed a handsome lyre of flowers on the casket. At the grave they sang one of their finest songs appropriate for such an occasion.PALMATIER--For the past month David M. Palmatier, a prominent resident of Oconee, has been quite sick and for the past ten days his life has been hanging in a balance and his death hourly expected. The cause of his untimely death was hemorrhage of the bowels. He was about thirty-five years old and a member of the Masonic lodge. The funeral will occur in this city Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the Masons, and the interment will be made in the Columbus cemetery.
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About forty Masons attended the funeral of David M. Palmatier yesterday. The procession formed at the Union Pacific depot and marched with the remains to the cemetery where appropriate exercises were held. O.E. Green of Genoa, H.G. Quinn of Platte Center, and Fred. Jewell of Lost Creek township, came down and attended the funeral.CARTER--The remains of Olive R. Carter was shipped through here yesterday from Genoa to Malden, Bureua county, Ill., where they will be interred.
The Columbus Journal, August 12, 1891
BIRTHS
HENRICH--Born, to Mrs. P.W. Henrich, Monday, a daughter.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, August 13, 1891
BIRTHS
ERNST--The home of Gus Ernst was made happy yesterday by the advent of a ten-pound boy, who will hereafter claim a share of their affections. Mother and son are both doing well.HENRICH--"It is a girl!" That is what P.W. Henrich yelled when he entered The Telegram office yesterday with a box of choice Havanas under his arm. We received a generous share and say: "Here's to little Miss Henrich, the eight-pound beauty who arrived at her papa's home yesterday morning."
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Charles Watts, Platte county, 22; Florence Kerr, Platte county, 18
Byron Curtis, Douglas county, 21; Miss Nettie Slawson, Platte county, 42
The Columbus Journal, August 19, 1891
BIRTHS
BUTLER--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butler on Friday morning week, a son; the smile on Walter's face is quite noticeable in the vicinage. [Microcosm.]MARRIED
WATTS-KERR--Mr. Charles Watts of Wattsville and Miss Florence Kerr of O'Kay were married August 12th, by Rev. A. Henrich at his residence in Platte Center. May they have a happy journey together through life.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, August 20, 1891
MARRIED
ELLIS-McANDREWS--Miss Agnes McAndrews has entered into the holy bonds of matrimony with Mr. W.A. Ellis. Mr. Ellis is a traveling insurance agent, and will make his headquarters at Columbus. Many friends here wish the couple happiness and success.--Grand Island Independent.IVES-AYERS--Mr. Richmond L. Ives, son of J.C. Ives living north of this city, and Miss Bertha Ayers, daughter of A.E. Ayers, were married at the residence of the latter on west Fifteenth street last evening. A few invited friends were present, and a wedding supper was served. This young couple are well known in this city, and their many friends unite with The Telegram in wishing them prosperity, health and happiness.
DIED
VESEY--Fullerton, Neb., Aug. 15, [Special to The Telegram]--This morning Frank Vesey, a well and favorably known young farmer of Nance county, living but a few miles from Fullerton, was found dead in his bed. Vesey was a stout, healthy young man, and no natural cause of his demise can be assigned.
He was married a few minutes after midnight, less than a year ago, in this town, to a young German girl by the name of Mary Peterson, after a very brief courtship. That morning they went to Columbus and stayed there three or four days. Mrs. Vesey then started for the old country alone, her husband furnishing the money, and he returned to his farm. In June last she returned from her European trip and went home. Since that they have quarrelled severely. These circumstances give rise to the suspicion that the wife has poisoned her husband.
The matter will be investigated.COCKBURN--The many readers of The Telegram will be deeply pained to learn of the sudden death of Lawrence Cockburn, at his home in St. Joseph, Mo., which occurred Thursday morning. The telegram announcing his death was received by Mrs. H.L. Winterbotham, but very few particulars could be learned. The cause of his death was pericarditis. Mr. Cockburn was about 55 years of age and for many years was a resident of this city.
The Columbus Journal, August 26, 1891
MARRIED
IVES-AYERS--Richmond L. Ives and Miss Bertha Ayers were married at the residence of the bride's parents in this city last Wednesday evening, Rev. W.S. Hunt officiating. C.E. Pearsall and Mrs. St. Clair of Madison, cousins of the bride, stood up with the couple. About twenty invited guests were present to witness the ceremony. Thursday evening a reception was given at the residence of the groom's parents about five miles north of the city. Both groom and bride are well known in this community and all unite in wishing them all of the joys of this world while life shall last.DIED
CHURCH--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Church died in Columbus and was brought to this city for burial yesterday afternoon. A surgical operation was performed upon the child from the effects of which it could not recover.--[Madison Chronicle.]COCKBURN--Mrs. Winterbotham has received word of the death of L. Cockburn, formerly of this place, late of St. Joseph, Missouri.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, August 27, 1891
BIRTHS
POST--Judge A.M. Post is the happiest man in the Sixth judicial district. A second judge was born into his family yesterday morning and his decision in this case is that it is the finest boy in Platte county. It will undoubtedly be taken as a correct decision as we have heard of no appeal being made to the supreme court. The Telegram extends congratulations.MARRIAGE LICENSES
George W. Cleveland, Platte county, 40; Miss Ella May Dorrah, Platte county, 17.
William Oborhauser, Platte county, 26; Miss Mary Beller, Madison county, 22.
C.A. Thorp, Butler county, 24; Mrs. Nettie B. Miller, Butler county, 25.