Columbus Journal, January 6, 1892
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued by W.N. Hensley, county judge of Platte county, during the past week:
Andrew Gunnerson and Jennie Knudson; S.C. Anderson and Mary Poulson; Horace Guernsey and Emma Lockner.MARRIED
DOUGHERTY-KIRKLAND--In this city, Wednesday evening, Dec. 30, by Judge W.N. Hensley, William Dougherty and Miss Nellie Kirkland, both of Humphrey.
The groom was for several years a resident of Columbus and has many friends here who will join The Journal in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty a long and happy life.KIBLER-WALLING--On Wednesday, Dec. 23d, Willis Kibler and Miss May Walling, both of Leigh, were married at the residence of the bride's parents.
DIED
MURRAY--Jan. 3d, at twelve o'clock midnight, Bridget, wife of Patrick Murray, after a year's illness. Her illness became serious about a year ago. Within this time she had three strokes of paralysis.
She was married to Patrick Murray, July 4th, 1856, and has been, through all these years, his steadfast, faithful and untiring helpmate, on their large farm west of this city. Her life has truly been a busy one, full of toil and care, and not without danger also. In 1865, Mr. Murray had a contract to put up hay for the government, and during his absence at Omaha on business, Indians attacked his wife and the hands in the field, after having professed friendship and eaten supper with them. They killed Mr. Murray's brother and wounded several others, among whom was Mrs. Murray.
The funeral will take place today at 2 o'clock, the remains to be laid at rest in the cemetery near H.M. Winslow's farm.MARLOTS--Martin Marlots, whose home was in Grand Prairie township, was found dead within a quarter of a mile of the same, Monday night. A mention of the fact in last week's Journal, since which time a coroner's jury has investigated the circumstances. The inquest was held Thursday by Sheriff Caldwell in the absence of Coroner Heintz, and the main facts seem to be that Marlots had been at Platte Center Thursday week, drinking very heavily and started to go home about 7 o'clock, very drunk, but able to walk.
The son of John Starzec met him on the road near John McGuane's residence. The next known of him was when his dead body was found by his daughter Monday evening when returning home from school. He seemed to have staggered along until he got near his home when, in trying to get through the wire fence, he got tangled in the wire and received some slight gashes, but fell on the side of the fence next his home, and was not able to get up and so died.
The coroner's jury, consisting of G.N. Hopkins, Hilger Greisen, A.G. Quinn, R. Neilson, C.L. Schuler and W. Sannders, found no marks of violence about his person--no bones broken. They found a bottle of alcohol, about one-third full, and forty-two dollars in money on his person.
Their verdict in brief is that he came to his death "by being chilled or frozen, superinduced by intoxication from drinking alcoholic liquors, and not feloniously."
He leaves a wife and four small children in poor circumstances.FAHEY--William Fahey died Sunday morning at 5 o'clock at the residence of his son Patrick, at the ripe old age of 91 years and two days. The remains will be taken to the old homestead in Illinois for interment. [Platte Center.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 8, 1892
DIED
REESE--Henry Reese, aged about 70, father-in-law of William Becker, died last Saturday of grip and old age. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
Columbus Journal, January 13, 1892
BIRTHS
NELSON--January 9th, to Mrs. John Nelson, a son.MARRIED
BECKLAM-NELSON--Jan. 6, by Rev. Clarke, at the residence of T.M. Nelson, O'Kay, Chalres Becklam and Miss Phoebe Nelson.DIED
CLEVELAND--Jan. 7th, of heart disease, George C. Cleveland, aged 73 years.AHRENS--Jan. 11th, at noon, of apoplexy, Edwin Ahrens, aged 59 years.
Mr. Ahrens was born in Oldenburg in 1833; came to Nebraska in 1860, locating in Bismark township, where he had ever since resided. In 1864, he married Miss Anna Loseke, and leaves a large family to mourn the loss of a very kind husband and father. His children are Mrs. Julius Hembt, Mrs. Fred. Loseke, Mrs. Henry Sanders, John, Herman, Anna and Bertha.
Mr. Ahrens will long be remembered by his many acquaintances for his genial good nature, and his practical good sense. He had, besides, a ready wit when he choose [sic] to exercise it, that attracted men to him. Mr. Ahrens always meant to do just right, by all his fellow-men, and will be thus remembered by them. The family have the sympathy of all their acquaintances.
Funeral tomorrow (Thursday) from the late residence at 11 o'clock. Services at the Lutheran church on Loseke creek.LEWIS--Saturday morning, the six-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lewis of this city departed this life. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The afflicted parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances in their affliction.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 14, 1892
DIED
CLEVELAND--G.C. Cleveland died very suddenly Thursday morning (Jan 7) at 10 o'clock of heart disease, with which he has been afflicted for several years. He had just left Bird Nelson's house and walked about three quarters of a mile to William Nelson's. He had been sitting in a chair about twenty minutes at the latter's house when he suddenly threw up his hands and expired. He has lived in Platte county for eighteen years, and was 73 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves four sons and several grand children to mourn his sudden departure for a better world. The funeral will probably take place Saturday but the hour for it has not yet been fixed. Tomorrow morning's TELEGRAM will contain the particulars regarding the funeral.--[submitted by Donna Madrid] (Note: I found nothing the next day regarding the funeral)
The Columbus Journal, January 20, 1892
MARRIED
KEUSCHER-SPINNEY--At the Presbyterian parsonage in this city, Saturday, January 16, Gustav W. Keuscher, and Miss Grace W. Spinney, both of this county, Rev. O.A. Elliott officiating.
The groom is a son of Hon. Edward Keuscher of this county, a member of the present board of superivors, is an industrious and capable young farmer. The bride is a charming young lady and is one of Platte county's fair young daughters. The bridal couple walked into the parsonage to the ever inspiring strains of immortal Mendelssohn's wedding march, rendered on the organ by a young lady friend of the bride. The bride wore the same orange blossoms that were used by her mother on a similiar occasion a number of years ago. The Journal wishes this couple many happy anniversaries of this event, and a full share of joy and happiness.DIED
McDUFFY--In this city, Saturday morning, January 16, of dropsy, Mrs. David McDuffy, aged 63 years.
Mrs. McDuffy had been a sufferer for nearly a year, gradually failing. She leaves a husband and four grown up children, two of whom reside in this city; Mrs. Charles Swain, and a son, Samuel. Mrs. James Walburn, who lives in Kansas, and a son John, who is in California.
Mrs. McDuffy was one of those gentle, patient and enduring women, who bore her affliction patiently, and died in the full hope of a glorious resurrection, assuring those about her that a crown awaits the righteous.
The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their dark hour of sorrow.
The funeral took place yesterday under the direction of Baker Post No. 9, G.A.R., of which order Mr. McDuffy is a member. Short services were held at the residence and the interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.BECKER--At his home in this city, Wednesday, January 13, at 12 p.m., after a lingering and painful illness, J.P. Becker, aged 58 years.
John Peter Becker was born in Warsaw, Germany, May 29, 1833; came to America with his parents, when only 5 years of age, they locating at Columbus, Ohio.
He came to Nebraska in 1855, locating first at Omaha; came to Platte county in the winter of 1856. In 1857 he was appointed U.S. Indian agent on the Pawnee reservation at Genoa, succeeding D.H. Wheeler. He served in this capacity only about seven months, when he was relieved by Judge Whaley.
Mr. Becker was the first register of deeds in Platte county--his writing appearing on the first official documents recorded.
He was a member of the state legislature, representing Platte county, the term of 1865-'66. He was also a member of the state constitutional convention in 1875.
He built the flouring mills on Shell creek in 1869, and, with Jonas Welch as a partner, continued to operate them until a few years ago.
Mr. Becker has long been prominently identified with all moves of general interest for Columbus or Platte county. He had an extensive acquaintance not only in this county but throughout central Nebraska. At the time of his death he was a director and one of the heaviest stockholders in the Commercial bank in this city; he was also the largest stockholder of the Thurston hotel. He was president of the Columbus Land, Loan and Improvement Co. Only last season he built the Becker block, corner Twelfth and North street.
Mr. Becker had suffered several years from a cancer which appeared on the foot. January 12, 1891, he submitted to an operation and the leg was amputated below the knee. He quickly rallied and was soon able to be out on crutches, and seemed in better health than for many years. The cancer appeared again, however, and some time last August another operation was performed, this time taking off the leg above the knee.
It was soon found that Mr. Becker could not recover, and he, realizing this fact, arranged all his business affairs, and patiently awaited the end.
Mr. Becker's life for many years past was very closely identified with the history of Platte county, and his many acts of unobtrusive generosity to the poor, destitute and suffering will be cherished by the recipients as among the beautiful evidences of a charity which was genuine, free and hearty.
The funeral which took place Sunday from the late residence, was attended by a large number of neighbors and acquaintances, the spacious dwelling-house being filled, notwithstanding the very severe weather. Rev. Elliott offered a prayer and read the scripture lessons, the choir intoning several hymns and Elder H.J. Hudson, an old friend and neighbor, delivering an address which will be reproduced in The Journal next week, being received too late for this. Mr. Becker's brethren of the Masonic order here, in a body followed the remains to their final resting place, in the Columbus cemetery.
The afflicted relatives cannot be comforted by the sympathy of acquaintances in their sore bereavement, for their loss is irreparable, and those who knew best the inner life of our friend, know how much of courage he inspired in the contests of life, and how his place among us can never be filled. Peace to his memory.BARNES--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Barnes living five miles northwest of the city was buried Monday afternoon in the Columbus cemetery.
PLATH; LUSCHEN--Two children were buried in the Lutheran cemetery this week. The son of Wm. Plath of Humphrey, age 10 years, and the only daughter of Gerhart Luschen of Sherman twp., age 3 years. [Grand Prairie.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 21, 1892
DIED
HEIBEL--Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth Heibel, living north of town with her grandsons, near Shell creek, died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock of the grip and advanced years. She was perhaps the oldest inhabitant of Platte county, having reached the ripe age of 92 years. She was born in Germany and came to this country in 1896. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the church on Shell creek, Rev. Fisher conducting the services. The interment will be in the Shell creek cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, January 27, 1892
MARRIED
KNEE-AMBERGER--At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Green, Thursday, Jan. 21, at 8 o'clock a.m., by Rev. L.B. Leedom, Sherman G. Knee of Hastings and Miss Eva Amberger of this city.
The groom was a former manager of the Nebraska Telephone company in this city, and is now engaged in the same capacity at Hastings. The bride is well known in our city as one of the most respected of young ladies and all are sorry to see them make their future home in another place.
There were only a few invited friends present to witness the ceremony and the couple left the morning of the marriage for Hastings, their future home, via the B.& M.DIED
HANNAN--At her residence in this city, Wednesday, Jan. 20, of pneumonia, arising from an attack of grip, Catharine, wife James Hannan, aged 54 years.
The deceased came to America when only 8 years old, her parents settling in Columbiana county, Ohio. She came to Columbus in 1867, which city has ever since been her home. She leaves a husband and four children, the youngest fourteen years of age, all of whom reside in this city.
The funeral was held Thursday at 10 o'clock.STENEMAN--In this city Thursday, January 21, of la grippe, Mrs. John Steneman, aged 25 years.
The deceased had only been sick about three days and was not considered dangerous and her sudden death was a severe shock to the entire community.
Mrs. Steneman was a daughter of T. Baumgart of this city, and was married only about 3 years ago. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her untimely demise.
The funeral was held at the Lutheran church in this city, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. Miessler officiating. A large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives follwed the remains to their final resting place in the Columbus cemetery.ERNST--January 21st, at 7 o'clock a.m., after a painful illness of twelve weeks, Jacob Ernst, aged 61 years, 9 months and 10 days.
Mr. Ernst was born in Canton Berne, Switzerland, April 11th, 1830, and was the fourth of a family of nine children, now aged from 50 to 71 years, and he is the first of the number to pass to the spirit world.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the German Reformed church, Rev. Fleischer preaching a sermon, the choir and the Maennerchor rendinger appropriate music, Wildey Lodge No. 44 I.O.O.F., concluding the services with their beautiful ritual.
We give below Judge H.J. Hudson's address in full:
Broth Jacob Ernst was born in Aarwangen, Switzerland, on the 11th day of April, 1830, and was at his death 61 years, 9 months and 11 days old.
He came to America in the early part of 1854 locating at Columbus, Ohio. Shortly after his arrival, he married Miss Katharine Abey, to whom he has been a faithful husband for thirty-eight years. Four children were born to them, Jacob, William, Albert and Rosina. The two, latter-named left this life in infancy. There survive, his wife, his two sons, Jacob and William, also three brothers and one sister in America, and two brothers and two sisters in Switzerland.
In the year 1857, he came to this city following his trade as a blacksmith, opening up the first smithy, and so continued for about twelve years, when he removed to his farm, remaining there until about four years ago, when he concluded with his wife, to enjoy the fruits of his industry and thrift, having accumulated sufficient of means to enable him and wife to resign the burden of farm life. During his three months' of sickness his constant sollicitude was that he might live a few years more, not for himself, but that he might have the society of his family and ease the burden of declining years as they pressed upon his wife.
Jacob Ernst was of a very genial nature, securing the respect of his neighbors. Like most of our pioneers, he has left an impress of his individuality and hard work done on roads and bridges. Brother Jacob Ernst united with the Odd Fellows on the 15th day of December, 1874, and all along the line of duties required of him in the lodge, he was ever ready to assume his share, many times coming from his farm north of this city, and returning from the lodge the darkest and stormiest of nights, such was his loyalty to his covenants made that the lodge conferred upon him its honors in the principal chairs of both the subordinate and the encampment. He has passed to his rest. Respect for the living is worthy of the highest admiration, but remembrance of the dead is among the noblest virtues. The sweet and hallowed memories begotten in the associations of fraternal ministrations to one another, steal upon us with an irresistible impulse, serving as a beacon fire, and nerving the living to more earnest endeavor. Our beloved dead, as we pay our last tribute to them, link us to the past and present as we see them fade away into the unknown future. True friendship grows stronger under, and becomes more powerful when tested by affliction and suffering, and truth is recognized as the imperial virtue in the face of calumny and cruel unforgiveness. Brother Ernst had his faults and doubtless made mistakes in his dealings with men, and please show me the man that has not. "To err is human; to forgive, divine."
...McDUFFEE--The following obituary notice was handed us by Mr. McDuffee last week, but too late for publication:
Mrs. David McDuffee was born in Romulus, N.Y., January 13, 1831, and died in this city January 16. January 23, 1854, she was married to David McDuffee, who still survives her. They moved from New York to Adrian, Mich., about 1857, and lived in that state until they came to Nebraska in May, 1880.
Last June her home was struck by lightning, giving her a severe nervous prostration from the effects of which she never entirely recovered. Loving hands cared for her, but the grim messenger appeared just as the bright sun of another day dawned in the east.
She was the mother of five children, Mrs. Charles Swain of this city, Mrs. Frank Morse, Excelsior Springs, Mo., Samuel J., this city, Mrs. James Walburn, Atchison, Kans., and Johnnie, who is at Needles, Calif., all of whom followed her to her last resting place except her "baby boy," Johnnie.
Mrs. McDuffee was a woman of rare endowments and exalted character--one in whom all the noblest qualities of woman were fittingly blended. She was a constant wife, a loving and devoted mother and a firm staunch friend. Her precepts and examples were such as could emanate from a pure mind and loving soul and will never fade from the memory of the family who mourn her loss. In early life she joined the Weslyan Methodist church and kept the faith until the end.
Columbus Journal, February 3, 1892
BIRTHS
RUEFENACHT--January 30th, to Mrs. Fred. Ruefenacht, a son.COOLIDGE--To Mrs. Joseph W. Coolidge, January 27th, a 10 pound girl.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued last week to John Depe and Miss Gesina C. Wendt; John Clegg and Miss Ella Dolan.MARRIED
ROBINSON-HOISINGTON--A card received at this office announces the marriage Thursday, Jan. 28th, at Beatrice, of Frank J. Robinson and Nella M. Hoisington. At home after Feb. 20th, Beatrice. Miss Nella's many friends here will with the young couple a happy voyage through life's many devious paths.DIED
MARTYN--Thursday night, after a few days illness, of diphtheria, Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Martyn, aged 3 years.SHAAD--Tuesday noon, January 26th, Frederick Shaad of Bismark township, aged 77 years, 9 months and 21 days.
Mr. Shaad leaves five sons and a daughter (Mrs. A. Heintz,) to mourn his departure.BRANHOBER--Feb. 1st, of inflammation of the bowels, consequent upon an attack of grip, Antonia Branhober, aged 20 years, 4 months and 5 days.
The young lady was of very estimable character and her departure to the spirit world will be mourned by a large circle of friends.
The funeral takes place tomorrow, Thursday, at 2 o'clock p.m., from the German Lutheran church on Fourteenth street.WILSON--Thursday night, a negro named H.C. Wilson was killed in a railroad wreck at Gardner's siding, in which five cars of a freight train were badly demoralized. His head was badly mashed, left leg cut in two, bowels torn, etc.
The car (in which he was supposed to be stealing a ride) had lost its wheels and was pitched out from the track and squelched, the unfortunate man probably finding his death instantly when he struck the ground. His arms were above his head, and he was so buried, because the undertaker could not bring them to the usual position. The man was 35 to 38 years old, had come from Iowa, was fond of the ladies, as was evident from a memorandum book on his person, besides photographs. In money, he had on his person a single penny.
The corpse was brought to this city Monday morning, and an inquest held at Henry Gass's undertaking establishment by Coroner Heintz and a jury consisting of H.C. Newman, John Burrell, C.H.W. Dietrich, John Huber, Leopold Plath and G.W. Elston, the verdict attaching no blame to the railroad company. The remains were consigned to their last resting place in the Columbus cemetery Monday evening.??--L.J. Baker has received word that his mother's oldest brother, who went to California in 1849 and settled in Latrobe, had met death by poison, a servant having put arsenic instead of baking powder into flour in preparing biscuits for breakfast. Three members of the family died before night, and another was expected to survive.
CROSBY; FOWLER--S.P. Curtis received the sad intelligence Friday, that his sister, Mrs. Joseph Crosby, her husband and their daughter, had all died within a week, at the old home in Swanville, Maine. Mr. Crosby was 82 years of age, Mrs. Crosby 83, and their daughter, Mrs. Fowler, 57. The letter also stated that the grip is epidemic in that part of the country.
KRAMER?--Wednesday, Carl Kramer received dispatch announcing the death of his mother in Nuremburg, Germany, at the age of 83 years.
STENEMAN--John Steneman's infant daughter, Minnie, died Jan. 29, aged three months. Her mother died only a few days before.
Columbus Journal, February 10, 1892
BIRTHS
MICHAELSON--Born, recently, to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson, a fine baby boy. [Grand Prairie.]NORTH--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank North on East Third street, a young lady stenographer. All doing nicely.--[Fremont Flail.]
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEAYS-TANNAHILL--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Wm. G. Meays and Miss Lillie __ Tannahill, which will occur this afternoon at 3 o'clock.MARRIED
GOTTSCHALK-GREYER--At Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, January 27th, Fred H. Gottschalk and Miss Sophia Greyer.
Mr. Gottschalk was raised here from childhood but of late years has spent most of his time in the east, being a graduate of the Ann Arbor University. Miss Greyer is from Ann Arbor, and the Columbus folks extend their congratulations to the happy couple and give them a hearty welcome. They arrived here Tuesday of last week and will make this their home for some time, and we hope always.TURNER-CHAMBERS--Miss Alice Chambers of Niobrara, sister of E.H. Chambers of this city was married Feb. 3, to J.W. Turner, a prominent business man in South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers were present at the wedding.
DIED
LINNABERY--At the Clother house in this city Monday, Feb. 8, of intermittent fever, Arthur, the eighteen-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Linnabery.
The remains were taken to Humphrey, for burial Tuesday afternoon.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Linnabery extend their sincere sympathy to the afflicted parents in the loss of their little son.HOFER--At the residence of Samuel Gass, in this city, Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock, Henry Hofer, aged 69 years and 4 months.
The deceased came to this country about 5 years ago, and had made his home with Mr. Gass ever since. He was Mrs. Gass' father.
He had been ailing with a stomach trouble for several months but had only been confined to his bed a short time.
The funeral services were held at the German Reformed church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Fleisher officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.WHITNEY--In this city Sunday, February 8, after an illness of about ten days, Mrs. D.V. Whitney, aged 42 years, 1 month and 5 days.
The deceased was a widow lady, and had resided in this city about four years, living in the western part of town. She had been a sufferer from asthma for several years. The deceased was a christian lady and a member of the Episcopal church and died in the full hope of a glorious resurrection. She was a fond and indulgent mother and a kind neighbor. Although suffering much during her illness, yet when the end came she passed quietly and peacefully away like a little child asleep.
Three children are left to mourn her loss: Mrs. A.D. White, St. Edward, and Misses Carrie and Bessie, the youngest 13 years of age. Her aged father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Ralston, who reside at Clarks, attended the funeral.
The remains were taken to St. Edward, Monday, and were laid to rest beside her husband, Dr. D.V. Whitney who succeeded her to the spirit world some nine years ago.
The grief stricken family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
Columbus Journal, February 17, 1892
MARRIED
MEAYS-TANNAHILL--At the residence of the bride's parents just east of the city, by Rev. L.B. Leedom, WIlliam G. Meays and Miss Lillian Tannahill, both of this township.
Mr. Meays is the son of one of the most influential farmers in the county, living east of the city. Miss Tannahill is the eldest daughter of John Tannahill, well known all over the state as a successful florist. The wedding occurred at 3 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of about 75 invited guests. Miss Gussie Meays, sister of the groom, and George Galley stood up with the couple. Thursday twenty invited friends were received by the groom's parents where a bounteous repast was served.
The happy couple have a neat house and farm east of the city where they being housekeeping. The Journal extends congratulations and wishes them all the joys of this world.
On account of a lack of space we are unable to give a list of the presents, which were many and useful.DIED
LYONS--At Clarks, Thursday, Feb. 11th, of general debility and old age, Mrs. Hanorah Lyons, aged 90 years.
The deceased had been a resident of Platte county for 17 years and was the mother of Thomas and Patrick Lyons both of this county, the latter residing in this city.
the remains were brought to this city and were interred in the Columbus cemetery in the eastern part of town, at 2 o'clock, Friday afternoon.WAGGONER--Mr. and Mrs. Steve Waggoner lost their only child Friday night. Lung fever was the cause of the little one's death. The funeral held at the M.E. church Sunday at 2 o'clock was quite largely attended in spite of the severe weather. They have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this their sad hour of affliction.
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Columbus Journal, February 24, 1892
DIED
WARNICK--February 20th, 1892, Robert, youngest child of Dan. and Marian Warnick, of pneumonia, aged 7 months and 13 days; its sickness was only of three days' duration.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of its parents, who reside on the farm of the late Abner Turner. The remains were brought to the Columbus cemetery and laid to rest, Elder H.J. Hudson conducting the services.
Little Robbie was a beautiful child, unusually bright and forward for his age, the ideal of the household, the joy and hope of his mother's tenderest care.
... [Microcosm.]
Columbus Journal, March 2, 1892
MARRIED
KEMP-WRIGHT--At the residence of the bride's parents in Woodville township, near St. Edward, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, Rev. J. Warner officiating, Harry G. Kemp and Miss Lizzie Wright, both of this county.
The groom is well known in this city, and is a young man of more than usual energy and pluck. Mr. Kemp was editor of the Sentinel here last fall during the campaign, and while his efforts were not crowned with all the success that might have been desirable, yet it will be remembered that he was struggling under difficulties all the time, and received on every hand discouragement.
The bride is the young and accomplished daughter of William Wright, a wealthy and influential farmer, and has resided in this county for many years. Miss Wright is one of Platte county's able educators, having taught several terms of school in this section.
The Journal joins their many friends here in extending congratulations, and hopes that Mr. Kemp may find ____ of matrimony more placid than he did that of journalism.DIED
HEINTZ--At his residence in this city, Friday, February 26, 1892, Martin Heintz, aged 74 years. Funeral on Monday, the 29th, conducted by Elder H.J. Hudson.
Martin Heintz was born in Prussia, came to America in 1854, settling at Chester, Ill.; came to Columbus in 1858, where he has resided till his decease. He was eccentric in his habits, and utterances, never having married. He was so peculiar in his intercourse with his neighbors, blunt and outspoken, that he often provoked harsh criticism, but to those who had his confidence, he was a friend. It is known to the writer that he often loaned money to the needy, never thinking to take a note or obligation, and under his rough exterior was hid the "milk of human kindness." His twin brother Chris, who died Feb. 4th last seemed to often depress him, so that he cared no longer to live. Raised under the teachings of the German Lutheran church, whatever the cause of estrangement, its tenets gave him hope as he neared the tomb, although denied a burial by its ministry. "I detect more good than evil in humanity."REAGAN--J.M. Reagan received the sad intelligance that his mother had died in Grand Island. He brought the remains to this city Friday and accompanied them to Platte Center where she was buried.
PETERSON--After weeks of suffering, Mrs. Bonda Peterson died Thursday morning and was buried in Union cemetery on Friday afternoon. Rev. W.D. Elwell, pastor of the Baptist church of which she was a member, conducting the services. Mrs. Peterson was a christian and during hours of consciousness expressed an earnest desire to depart which, to her, was far better. She suffered intensely at times. She leaves a husband and five little children. A very large company of friends and neighbors gathered at the church to express their respect and sympathy. She was a kind neighbor and friend and we shall miss her in the community. [Palestine.]
Columbus Journal, March 16, 1892
BIRTHS
MILES--Born, March 12 to Mrs. J.H. Miles a daughter.MARRIAGE LICENSES
The marriage record at the county judge's office shows permits to wed recently issued to Jacob Eiseman and Miss Lizzie Schutz; Wm. Leuschen and Louise Goetz; Ernest F. Rodehorst and Caroline Reigel.MARRIED
WARD-WILSON--March 8th, at the residence of the bride's brother, S.W.W. Wilson, in this city, by Rev. O.A. Elliott, George T. Ward of Oconee and Miss E. Witty Wilson.
May prosperity and true happiness be theirs is The Journal's wish.DIED
GISIN--March 10th, after an illness of two days, Tabitha, wife of John Gisin, aged 33 years, 2 months.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the Reman Reformed church, Rev. Fleischer officiating.
The deceased was an estimable woman, beloved by all her acquaintances, who sincerely mourn her departure to the spirit world.WEBER--Willie Weber, who had been ailing some time, first of diphtheria, then of scarlet fever, died Monday night.
Columbus Journal, March 23, 1892
BIRTHS
ANDERSON--Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Anderson have a new little boy. [Palestine.]NOONAN--Born, March 18, to Mrs. Thomas Noonan, a daughter.
MARRIED
BELL-BORDERS--At the residence of the bride's father in this city, March 17th, by Rev. J.R. Leedom, Mr. George B. Bell, of Ceresco, and Miss Blanche Borders of this city.
Quite a number of guests were present at the wedding, who came laden with appropriate presents.
The happy couple have the good wishes of their numerous friends for a long and happy life together.
They took the afternoon train south on Thursday, and will make their future home in Saunders county.DIED
COVENTRY--Mr. Coventry's two children died with diphtheria and another is not expected to live. [Palestine.]PETERSON--The infant daughter of Bonda Peterson was buried by the side of its mother in Union cemetery, Saturday. [Palestine.]
DIEFFENBACH--Died, March 11th, at Harlem, Montana, of pneumonia, after an illness of four days, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Dieffenbach, aged nine months. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all their acquaintance in their affliction.
Columbus Journal, March 30, 1892
BIRTHS
EVANS--Born, Saturday week, to Mrs. Dr. C.D. Evans, a bouncing boy.MARRIED
SPEICE-HART--C.B. Speice of Columbus, and Miss May Hart of Madison, were married in this city last night by Judge Matt Miller. Mr. Speice is the son of C.A. Speice, an old and prominent citizen of Columbus.--[David City Press, Mar. 25.]DIED
FOLDA--From the Schuyler Quill we learn that Mrs. Marie Folda, mother of F. Folda, aged seventy-eight years died Sunday March 20.DIEFFENBACH--Last week The Journal mentioned the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Dieffenbach, at Harlem, Montana, after an illness of five days of pneumonia. He was born June 5th last, and named Phillip Earnest.
Columbus Journal, April 6, 1892
MARRIED
HAYWORTH-PIERCE--March 30th, at the Methodist parsonage, by Rev. J.B. Leedom, Mr. R.L. Hayworth of Central City and Miss Rozzie Pierce of Frankfort, Indiana.
Columbus Journal, April 20, 1892
MARRIED
STEVENS-WELLS--April 13th, at the M.E. parsonage in this city, by Rev. J.B. Leedom, Hon. Henry Stevens of Genoa and Miss Maggie Wells of Fairweather, Ill.KEATING-LONGTIN--John Keating and Miss Longtin were united in marriage yesterday, and left for a trip east. They will visit in Omaha and Chicago. Mr. Keating has been an employe at the U.P. depot for a long time and has many warm friends. The bride has not lived here so long, but has made many acquaintances who wish the new firm prosperity and much happiness.
DIED
PAYNTER--John I. Paynter, formerly proprietor of the Lindell house in this city, died suddenly of heart disease last Thursday evening, at Omaha. He was the father of Mrs. O.L. Baker of this city, who went to Omaha Friday. The funeral took place Sunday.
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The Omaha Bee of Saturday had this to say of our former fellow-citizen, whose sudden death last week caused all of us to mourn the departure of a friend: "Another pioneer has gone. John I. Paynter, who came and settled in Omaha in 1853, died Thursday night of heart failure. He was 70 years of age and was apparently in excellent health. He ate a hearty supper at his home, 2451 Emmet street, after which he went into the street for a little stroll. Shortly afterward he suddenly fell dead in front of his house. Mr. Paynter was a civil engineer, and came to Omaha in the employ of the government in 1853 from Salemo, Ind., where he was born in January, 1822. He was accompanied to this city, which was then an open prairie, by Jesse Lowe, Omaha's first mayor. For eight years Mr. Paynter was the proprietor of the Occidental hotel at the corner of Tenth and Howard streets. A wife and four children, Laura, Lotta, John I., jr., and Winfield, survive him. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Turle, pastor of Kountze Memorial Lutheran church. The pall bearers will be selected today and they will all be old settlers. The remains will be interred in Prospect Hill cemetery."
Columbus Journal, April 27, 1892
DIED
McFARLAND--On Friday, April 22d, after an illness of twelve days of diphtheria, Frederick Clare, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.K. McFarland, aged eleven years, 1 month and 7 days. The remains were buried at Duncan on Saturday.
During his last sickness he would often try to console his mother in her affliction. Her name was the last uttered, and a kiss the last exerted strength before "he sank to sleep to await the first resurrection."
The afflicted family have the sincerest sympathy of all their acquaintances in their bereavement.
Columbus Journal, May 4, 1892
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
STOWICEK-RISS--Mr. Frank Stowicek late of this city, now of Shelby, Polk county, will be married, Friday, May 6th, to Miss Anna C. Riss, an estimable young lady of Silver Creek. The congratulations of The Journal force are tendered in advance.DIED
NEAL--Mrs. J.W. Judkins received a telegram Monday telling her of the death of her father, Samuel Neal, in Claremont, N.H., May 2d, at the age of 88 years and 4 months. He had been a member of the M.E. church from his youth.GEER--Mrs. Emma Geer, a former resident of this city, died at Marshall, Mich., on the 21st ult. We learn that she had for some time been troubled with weakness of the lungs. She was an estimable woman and beloved here by a large circle of friends, who sincerely mourn her departure to the spirit world.
BOUTON--The death of little Gracie Bouton on Wednesday afternoon was a severe shock to all her little acquaintances. She was a universal favorite, and a very bright and promising child.
Columbus Journal, May 11, 1892
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATES-FAUBLE; HARPER-FAUBLE--Misses Kate Early and Delilah Davis go this week to David City, where they are to be bride's maids in a double wedding to take place there the 16th. The contracting parties are Miss Jennie Fauble and Frank Gates, and Miss Gertie Fauble and John Harper.DIED
MOREY--A telegram was received Sunday from Frank Morey saying that his father had died that morning. He had been sojourning at Grant Station, Oregon, having left here but a short time, and was sick only about a week. His son arrived there at 11:30, Saturday night. It is supposed that the funeral will take place here Thursday. Mr. Morey was a man of more than ordinary intelligence, and made many warm friends during the few years he lived here.SHAFFER--Mr. G.W. Shaffer of Lost Creek township died on the 6th at the age of 57. He was a native of Pennsylvania and settled here in 1871. He leaves a widow and four children. Mr. Shaffer was much esteemed by his neighbors and friends for his kind and obliging disposition.--The funeral services, Sunday, conducted by Rev. Robert Killip of Oconee, was well attended, considering the very stormy weather and bad roads. The interment was at Columbus cemetery.
DAVIS--Mrs. William Davis, mother of D.F. and Elmer Davis of the Telegram, died Thursday at her home in Schuyler, after a short illness. The afflicted family have the sincere sympathy of all their acquaintances in the bereavement.
Columbus Journal, May 18, 1892
BIRTHS
ELSTON--Born, Sunday, to Mrs. Marve Elston, a twelve-pound daughter.DIED
GATES--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Gates of Benton died Sunday evening about six, after an illness of a few days, of lung fever and teething. Its name was James I., and its age twenty-two months. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Snider of this city, were held at Benton and the burial took place in the cemetery here at one o'clock yesterday afternoon. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of all their friends in the loss of their first-born and only child, who had become so dear to them, although his life on earth was so very brief.HOEHEN--On Wednesday, May 11, after a severe illness of several weeks, Mrs. Jennie Hoehen, wife of Dr. E. Hoehen.
Mrs. Hoehen was born in Grodeck, Germany, March 23, 1852. She was married July 15, 1871, since which time she has been a resident of this city. She leaves a husband and four children, Lillie, Anna, Carl and Emil to mourn the loss of a devoted, affectionate wife and mother.
Mrs. Hoehen was known and respected as one of the most intelligent women in the city, and all who were personally acquainted with her knew what a thorough lady she was.
The funeral services were held at the German Reformed church Friday afternoon, Rev. Brown of Duncan preaching a very affecting sermon, and the Maennerchor and church choir furnishing beautiful music. Many friends sent floral tributes.
Mrs. Lindroth of South Bend, Inc., Mrs. Bodmer and Mr. Brandt of Humphrey, sisters and brother of the deceased were here to attend the funeral.
The afflicted family have lost one whose love and tender care will be cherished as tender recollections through all the coming years.MOREY--At Grant Station, Oregon, May 5, after an illness of three days, H.M. Morey, aged 63 years, 8 months and 3 days.
The deceased had lived here for a few years and in that time made many friends. About two years ago his wife died here. He leaves one son, Frank, who lives east of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. H.H. Gooder of Topeka, Kansas.
Mr. Morey went to Oregon about a month ago, and he was not considered dangerously sick until a few hours before passing away, and his sudden death was a great shock to his relatives and friends.
The remains were brought here; the funeral services, Sunday afternoon at the M.E. church were conducted by Rev. Leedom. A large number were present, including the Masons, in uniform, of which he was a member. Two brothers from Wisconsin, and one brother-in-law from Iowa came to attend the funeral. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery with the impressive and touching ceremonies of the Masonic fraternity. A good man has gone from among us to the spirit world.
Columbus Journal, June 1, 1892
MARRIED
KENYON-LAMBERT--May 26th, at Fennimore's hotel, Oconee, by Rev. R. Killip, Isaac W. Kenyon of Monroe to Miss Emily L. Lambert of Platte Center.
Columbus Journal, June 8, 1892
DIED
WATTS--At his home near Wattsville, Friday night, June 3d, of stomach trouble, Joseph H. Watts.
Mr. Watts had lived in the county since 1870. He had gained, by the generosity of his disposition, a host of warm friends, who sincerely mourn his loss. He was one of those who believe that human affairs are held in trust for the purpose of the Creator, and his faith was as simple as that of a child. The funeral Sunday was a very large one, and the neighborhood will long remember one of its most honored citizens.WILLIAMS--Edward Williams, a Welshman, aged about 45 years, whose home was two and a half miles west of Platte Center, was found dead in his house Saturday morning, by a younger brother. He was lying on the bed. A bullet had entered his head behind the right ear, passed out a little above the left ear, hit against the plaster of the wall and then fell to the floor. The coroner thinks it very strange that there were no powder marks of any kind, and that the pistol lay loosely (not clutched) in the right hand of the victim. The coroner's jury, consisting of J.L. Shaffer, N.J. Gentleman, M. Doody, sr., George Scheidel, R.W. Gentleman and Jacob Judd, rendered a verdict that the deceased had "come to his death by means of a pistal ball while in his own hands with suicidal intent."
The deceased was generally supposed to be a bachelor, but evidence brought out proved that he had been married and had obtained a divorce.
A watch, 65 cents in coin, and a group photograph of deceased and relatives were found on his person. The brother testified that he didn't know the deceased owned any weapon of the kind.
Friday night, the deceased had been, until about 12 o'clock, with an insane brother who was not expected to live. At twelve he started home, but was overtaken a short distance by his father, who wanted him to return and remain with his brother the balance of the night. This he refused to do, saying that he was very tired and wanted to rest, and, so far as now known, this was the last seen of him alive.
No reason is known why Williams should have shot himself; and so far there is no evidence that any one else desired his death.THOMAS--Peter Thomas, an aged man who lived three miles north of the city, died Thursday evening of lung trouble, and the remains were buried Saturday forenoon, in the Catholic cemetery, this city. He was a well-meaning man, honest, industrious, always attentive to business. He leaves a widow and several small children to contend with the troubles of this world.
PETERSON--The three-year-old daughter of Peter Peterson died on Friday morning of membranous croup. His little boy died in the winter, and now they are childless. [Palestine.]
Columbus Weekly Telegram, June 9, 1892
DIED
THOMAS--Peter Thomas, living three miles north of the city, died last night at 8:30 of lung fever with which he had been sick a little over a week.
He leaves a family of eight children and a devoted wife to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place tomorrow.
Columbus Journal, June 22, 1892
MARRIED
BRUGGER-MULLENDOF--June 16th, by Rev. Gutlaben, Andrew Brugger and Miss Marie Mullendof.DIED
FAGAN--P.J. Fagan, the aged father of Mrs. V.A. Macken and Mrs. R.J. Gentleman, died at Omaha Monday of last week, at the age of eighty. He was a native of Ireland, and died of old age.SISSON--Miss Luella Sisson of St. Edward died Friday morning last of brain fever; so says the News.