Columbus Journal, January 3, 1894
MARRIED
MOSSMAN-ST. CLAIR--At the residence of the bride's father, Rev. J.L. St. Clair, Christmas evening, by Rev. H.A. Barton, Mr. R. G. Mossman and Miss Belle St. Clair.
This auspicious event has been long looked for and expected by the many friends of the contracting parties, and now that the joyful event has been consummated, hearty congratulations and well wishes are expressed by all their acquaintances. ...BROWN-PHILLIPS--A card received at this office announces the marriage, Dec. 25, at Ames, Iowa, of Mr. Ellis G. Brown and Miss Rosa Belle Phillips and that, after January 15th, they will be at home in this city.
DIED
TALLY--An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J.A.L. Tally died Dec. 30th. The parents have the sincere sympathy of all their friends in the loss of their child, whose life here was so very, very brief.WEISSHAND--Mrs. Eilhelmina Weisshand, (mother of August Weisshand of Bismark township,) and a resident of this county for a number of years in the '70's, died at Peteluma, California, Dec. 19th, in the sixtieth year of her age. She had been afflicted for six months with stomach trouble.
BLOWETT--Mrs. Blowett, who has been afflicted with typhoid fever, died yesterday.
Columbus Journal, January 17, 1894
BIRTHS
JOHNSON--There! It came to Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Johnson Monday night, and its avoirdupois kicked the beam to nearly 12 lbs. and now Thomas is ready to whirl; says he's glad it's a boy instead of a girl. [District 44 and Vicinity.]DIED
BEEBE--E.M. Sparhawk received word Monday from Mrs. Haight that J.B. Beebe died January 10th, at 11 a.m., after three days of intense suffering. He died at Eugene, Oregon, having gone there about Christmas from his farm, some thirty miles distant, to submit to a surgical operation. It was about three years ago that Mr. Beebe was very seriously injured by a fall from a windmill tower, thirty feet high, and from the effects of which he had never fully recovered. Chronic diarrhea is said, however, to have been the cause of his death. Many of our older readers will remember Mr. Beebe by the familiar name of "Doc." He lived here in the '70's, and was a man very much respected by all his acquaintances.QUERY--Rev. James Query died at Osceola, January 5. He was among the very oldest settlers in the county, having been there since 1868. He was the first preacher located in the county, also the first county judge of Polk county. The Record says: "he had the respect, esteem and love of all who knew him without an exception."
DIETZ--Mrs. Phillip Dietz died Tuesday evening of last week. She was taken suddenly sick the day before her death. She had been married thirteen months. The husband has the sympathy of all his friends in his loss.
Columbus Journal, January 24, 1894
DIED
SPEICE--Wednesday night, January 17th, Mary, wife of C.B. Speice.
She had been afflicted with the insidious disease, consumption, and noticeably to friends, had been failing for some time. The Friday preceding her death, she and her husband departed from their home in Oklahoma, driving here the next day.
But her stay on earth was short, and death ended her afflications in a few days.
The funeral took place Friday, a large number following the remains to their final resting place, Elder H. Hudson conducting the services.
The husband has the sympathy of all his acquaintances in his loss of a loving wife.BLOEDORN--Mrs. William Bloedorn of Platte Center died Monday evening of brain fever. She had been ill a week from erysipelas before being attacked with fever. She leaves a husband and a large family of children to mourn her departure. A more extended notice next week, as we learn of her death just as we go to press.
MILLER--Mrs. May Miller, wife of P.H. Miller, of Grand Island, died at her home in that city, Friday, January 12th. Mrs. Miller will be remembered here as Miss Hoopes, formerly a teacher in this county and living near Monroe, where she had many friends.
GRAY--S.C. Gray received a telegram Monday morning, announcing the death, by pneumonia, of George Gray of Arlington, Illinois, a nephew of his, a young man who but a short time ago seemed to have as firm a hold upon life as any of us.
ALLBAUGH--An infant grandchild of Mr. P. Allbaugh died yesterday morning, aged __ months.
Columbus Journal, January 31, 1894
DIED
BLOEDORN--Las week we noted the death at her home in Platte Center, January 22d, of Mrs. William Bloedorn. The funeral took place from the Baptist church Thursday morning. Rev. Elwell and Matzke officiating. The remains were interred in the Monroe cemetery by the side of her mother and brother. The deceased was born in Rochester, N.Y., September 30, 1857, and at the time of her death was 36 years, 3 months and 22 days old. June 22, 1876, she was married to William Bloedorn. Of the nine children born to them, the youngest is four months and the eldest sixteen years of age, all living. The Signal says further: "On every hand could be heard expressions of deep regret by the loss of this good woman, irrespective of class, creed or denomination, so well had she performed her work here on earth. Still, while her good deeds are noticeable on every hand, she did not neglect her family. It was here that her attention was centered, and in her own words, 'thought the very best thing I could do for them would be to give them myself. So I spared no pains to talk to them, to teach them, to pray with them and be a loving companion and friend to my children.'"ALLBAUGH--In last week's Journal was mentioned the death Jan. 23d, of Ruth C., infant daughter of Mazie M. Allbaugh. The child died of spasms. Its age was four months and eight days. The funeral services were held at the United Brethren church, Wednesday, Elder H.J. Hudson officiating.
MAYNARD--Mrs. T. Cole of Platte Center was in the city Monday on her way home from Benton where she had been several days during the last illness of her grandmother, Mrs. C.G. Maynard, who died Friday last in the eighty-fourth year of her age. The remains were taken to Herman for burial.
Columbus Journal, February 7, 1894
MARRIED
LAWRENCE-RUSSELL--We failed to mention in our last week's issue, the marriage Thursday, Jan. 25th, of Luther Lawrence, living east of this city, and Miss Cora Russell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Russell. The wedding took place in Lincoln. Their friends will wish them a happy and prosperous life.WARREN-FREY; DUBAS-YIS; OBER-JOHNSON--The following couples have recently been united in the "holy bonds of wedlock:" William Warren and Miss Bell Frey, Sunday last; Joseph Dubas and Miss Anna Yis, Jan. 30th; J.C. Ober and Miss Eliza A. Johnson, Jan 31st.
Columbus Journal, February 21, 1894
MARRIED
CORBETT-WARREN--Mr. Will Corbett and Miss Gertie Warren were united in marriage on Sunday evening last at the reisdence of the bride's parents in Bellwood, Rev. L.F. Smith making the two one. Hugh McGaffin and Miss Nellie Derby stood up with the contracting parties. After the ceremonies were gone through with the bridal party were treated to a bounteous repast. Will has a farm near Columbus and will take his bride home with him about the beginning of next week.--Bellwood Gazette.DIED
TRIMBLE--James Trimble died at St. Mary's hospital, Columbus, Friday evening, February 9, of cancer of the stomach, aged about 70 years. Deceased was brought to Monroe on the afternoon express on Saturday, and buried in the New Hope cemetery, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H.A. Shuman conducting the funeral ceremony.--[Monroe Mirror.]SAGER--Saturday morning Mrs. R.W. Young received a telegram apprising her of the sudden death of an older sister, Mrs. J.F. Sager, of Rochester, N.Y.
Columbus Journal, February 28, 1894
BIRTHS
JENKINSON--Mrs. James Jenkinson last week presented her husband with a bouncing boy.KILBURN--Born, February 26, to Mrs. Farney Kilburn, __________.
MARRIED
McDONALD-PARKER--Cards have been issued announcing the marriage of G.E. McDonald of Geneva and Miss Almena Parker of Lincoln, for Feb. 27th. Miss Parker will be remembered as an elocution teacher here a few years ago. The groom is an architect of Geneva.DIED
BENSON--Feb. 24th, of diphtheria, after an illness of four days, Vera, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Benson, aged 4 years.
The funeral took place Sunday from the residence. Rev. Bross officiating. The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Benson was also afflicted with the same dread disease, but is now better.HARRINGTON--February 24th, after one day's illness, of blood-poisoning, Ida Tyler, wife of C.W. Harrington, aged 27 years.
The funeral took place from the residence Monday at 10 o'clock, Rev. Bross officiating. The deceased leaves her husband and four young children to mourn her loss. E.T. Harm, D.C. and H.H. Tyler and wife, the latter, parents of the deceased, of Newport, Rock county, were in attendance at the funeral.COOLIDGE--Wednesday, February 21st, after two weeks' illness, of inflammation of the stomach, Lizzie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Coolidge, aged 2 years and 25 days.
The funeral services were held at the residence Friday, Rev. Joudon conducting the beautiful and appropriate service of the Episcopal church. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all their acquaintances in an affliction which none but parents of course can feel, and in which only He, who doeth all things well, can give consolation.
...RAKESTRAW--Gus. G. Becher, Mrs. Bremer and Mrs. George Fairchild were at Lincoln last week to attend the funeral of their relative, Geraldine, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Rakestraw, aged 15 years, who died Feb. 17th, of congestion of the brain.
Columbus Journal, March 7, 1894
MARRIED
RAYMOND-DRUMMOND--March 2d, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, Charles Raymond and Miss Mellie Drummond.
The Journal extends congratulations, and hopes the happy couple may prosper and live long.DIED
MATHEWS--February 27th, at the residence of George L. McKelvey, Fullerton, Nebraska, of old age and dropsy, John Mathews.
Mr. Mathews was born in London, England, July 16, 1807, and was therefore in the 87th year of his age. He moved to this city in 1869, and for the most part has been a resident in this section since that time. The children who mourn the departure of their aged father, are C.H. Mathews and Mrs. W.T. Rickly of this city; Mrs. G.W. Clother, Sisseton Agency, South Dakota; Edwin Mathews of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Joseph Bowers, Port Huron, Michigan. The remains were brought to this city Thursday and funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Bross reading the scripture lesson and Rev. Elliott delivering a very appropriate address. At the grave a short prayer was pronouced by Rev. Elliott and the mortal remains were laid to rest in the presence of a large number of sympathizing friends. Every man who knew Father Mathews was his friend, and in all things, according to his ability, he lived an exemplary life.
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Mr. and Mrs. George McKelvey of Fullerton and Miss Enor Clother of Genoa, came down to attend the funeral of their grandfather, John Matthews.FENNER--Mr. Fenner, a former resident of this city, son-in-law of D. Anderson, died Feb. 28th.
SCHAAD--Fred. Schaad, who has been so long a sufferer from stomach trouble, passed quietly and peacefully away early on the morning of Tuesday, March 6th. In him Platte county has lost one of her best citizens. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We have not learned when the funeral services will be held.
Columbus Journal, March 14, 1894
BIRTHS
OEHLRICH--Born, March 8th, to Mrs. Arnold Oehlrich, a daughter. The father is one of the happiest men living.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
OLNEY-MEAYS--Cards are out announcing the marriage this afternoon at 4 o'clock of Miss Mary A. Meays to Abbot F. Olney, at the home of the bride's parents, three miles east of the city. Mr. Olney is an energetic young farmer and Miss Meays is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meays, one of the best farmers in the county. The couple have the congratulations of their many friends, including The Journal.MARRIED
GOTTSCHALK-HOEHEN--At the residence of the bride's father, Dr. Hoehen, in this city March 13th, at 11 o'clock, Fred. Gottschalk, jr., and Miss Lillie Hoehen, Rev. Meissler officiating.
The ceremony took place in the presence of the immediate family only. The happy couple will go to California on their wedding tour, followed by the good wishes of their friends.GILES-REEDER--Rev. Bross united in marriage last Tuesday, Henry Giles of St. Edward and Mrs. Lucretia Reeder of Red Oak, Iowa. They went to St. Edward Wednesday to make their home.
DIED
BERGER--At the Sisters' hospital Friday, of heart trouble, Samuel Berger. He had been ailing for about a year past.
He was born in Switzerland in 1841. The funeral took place Saturday from the German Reformed church, Rev. Fleischer officiating; a large number of acquaintances were in attendance.CLARK--At Cadiz, Ohio, after an illness of a few days, of pneumonia, Oliver Clark.
Mr. Clark was the only son of the late Ephraim Clark, (well known to many of our Nebraska readers as a former owner of the Township farm in Stanton county), and was born Dec. 9, 1847.
He was an excellent man and citizen, in every relation of life acting well his part, and justifying the good opinion of his friends.HYDE--Gilbert Hyde, the one-year-old son of Mrs. T.B. Hyde, departed this life Sunday morning at 8:30 o'clock. The mother left her home a few weeks ago to be at the sick bed of her father, J.A. Scott of this city, bringing the child with her. The boy was taken sick and suffered dreadfully with catarrhal fever until death's relief came. Rev. Bross conducted a short service at the house Sunday and the mother took the body Monday to McFall, Missouri.
FUGARD--Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fugard lost a second child by diphtheria Monday morning. This time their 8-year-old boy was the victim. Rev. Bross conducted the funeral services Monday afternoon at five o'clock.
BENSON--On returning from the funeral of their child Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Fugard found that Grandmother Benson, Mrs. Fugard's mother, had departed this life. She was 70 years old. This family have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances in their afflictions.
MINER--D.N. Miner received word last week of the death of his mother at Van Wert, Ohio, aged 77 years.
Columbus Journal, March 28, 1894
MARRIED
SPEICE-NORTH--At San Diego, California, March 19th, Bont Specie and Miss Mae North, both formerly of this city.
The Journal, with the many friends of the young couple here, hopes for them abundant success in life, in every particular.
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A simple announcement in the Union of last Tuesday morning created a deal of excitement and comment in this city. It was among the marriage licenses issued, and read:
"Charles B. Speice, aged 25, and Mary A. North, aged 22, both natives of Nebraska and residents of Columbus, Nebr."
A simple announcement, isn't it? But there is a story behind it.
Miss North, accompanied by her mother, have been visiting friends in National City for a month past. Two weeks ago Mr. Speice put in an appearance here, also to visit friends, but was not aware of the presence of Mrs. North and daughter May. It was an old friendship renewed. The fathers of both the young people had been partners in business in Nebraska for years, but of late had drifted apart. Likewise the young people had not met for years. But evidently there was an old flame which was rekindled.
The wedding was a quiet one, performed in San Diego, at which only one intimate friend was present. The immediate relatives of the young couple knew nothing of the contemplated wedding, and were as much surprised at the announcement in the morning paper as any one. But it is all over now, and the happy pair are by this time in San Francisco enjoying their honeymoon at the Midwinter fair.
And may they live long and prosper.--[National City, (Calif.) Record, Mar. 22]ROSE-HOAGE--Wednesday, March 21, at 8 o'clock p.m., at the residence of the briden's parents, Mr. Charles H. Rose of Clarks, and Miss Lydia Hoage of Silver Creek, Rev. A.L. Mickel of Clarks performing the marriage ceremony.
A large number of guests were present, including several friends of the contracting parties from Clarks and Columbus. Presents were numerous and valuable. The newly wedded couple left the following day for a few days visit at Columbus. The bride will finish her term of school in the Boughner district, Clarksville township, after which they will go to Randolph, Neb., where Mr. Rose will go into business. The Times joins with the many friends of the happy and very estimable young couple in extending the most hearty congratulations.--Silver Creek Times.PALMATEER-PRUITT--Married, March 22, A. Palmateer and Miss Minnie Pruitt. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's parents, near Humphrey, so says the Democrat.
DIED
STEVENSON--Of pneumonia, after one week's illness, J.V. Stevenson, of the vicinity of Richland, in the 61st year of his age.
The deceased had been a soldier of his country in the War of the Rebellion, receiving wounds which contributed to his last illness. He leaves a widow and four sons to mourn his departure to the land of spirits.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. E. Rorick officiating, assisted by Rev. Bross.RYAN--Preparations for the Easter services at St. Philomena's cathedral were sadly marred by death Saturday night. Rev. Father Ryan, who was to act as deacon of honor at the early mass, was suddenly stricken and his spirit passed away a few hours before the dawn of Easter morning.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Scannell, Fathers Regan, Mathery, Glauber and Rev. Mr. Johnson met at the cathedral residence Saturday evening, to remain there over night, as is customary, preceding early high mass. Father Ryan appeared in good health and spirits and was noticeably entertaining, recalling and relating incidents of pioneer missionary life in Nebraska. About 11 o'clock he suddenly left the room where he was conversing with Bishop Scannell. Returning a few minutes later he complained of feeling unwell. A severe attack of chills set in. Remedies were applied and a doctor called. All efforts to check the approach of death were futile. At 2:30 Father Ryan passed away, surrounded by his fellow-laborers in the Lord's vineyard.
Rev. Father James M. Ryan came to Nebraska in 1861 at the instance of Rt. Rev. James O'Gorman, vicar apostolic of Nebraska and adjoining territories. He had been associated with the latter in other fields and gladly joined him in the new and broader one. He was first stationed at Jackson, Dakota county, the initial station of the pioneer missionary priests. His spritual territory embraced portions of Iowa and South Dakota, as well as northern Nebraska, with Indian camps innumerable and the homes of whites few and far between. It was a mission of magnificent distances. Here he helped lay the foundations of spritual progress, and zealously adminstered to scattered flocks. Later he was transferred to the mission at Columbus and remained there until his retirement about three years ago. He was ordained in 1861 and celebrated the silver jubilee of his ordination in 1886 at Columbus. Since his retirement he has lived at St. Joseph's hospital in this city.
Father Ryan was a native of Ireland and was about 70 years of age. He had a brother living in Chicago and a sister, Mrs. Lamb, a resident of Omaha.
The funeral services were held at St. Philomena's cathedral Tuesday morning. Solemn high mass was celebrated. The remains were interred in Holy Sepulcher cemetery.--[Omaha Bee.]BAKER--Died, at Lindsay, March 17, F.H. Baker, aged 48 years. The immediate cause of his death was the effects of a wound received in the spine during the war.--[Post (Lindsay).]
Columbus Journal, April 4, 1894
BIRTHS
HERCHENHEN--Born, April 1, to Mrs. Henry Herchenhen, a daughter.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
LUCHSINGER-MAURER--The marriage of John Luchsinger and Miss Rosa Maurer is announced to take place tomorrow (Thursday).DIED
GUTER--Thursday, March 29th, after an illness of about thirty-four hours, William Guter, in the twenty-fourth year of his age.
Wednesday, he started for a little recreation hunting, but had gone only about a mile when he was attacked with cholic and had to return. He went to bed, but getting no better, at noon Thursday, he was taken to the home of his father, Jacob Guter, east of the city, where he died that night at 10 o'clock.
Mr. Guter was a young man of genial disposition, and all who knew him were his friends.
The funeral services took place in the German Reformed church, Rev. Fleischer preaching the sermon, a large concourse following the remains to the cemetery.
So suddenly called from the full vigor of young manhood to the quiet of the grave, no death occuring here lately had had so peculiarly solemn an effect upon the young folks of his acquaintance.PIPER--From the Silver Creek Times of Friday we clip: "At about noon day before yesterday Christian Piper, an old German of about 60 years, who lived on an island in the Platte below Silver Creek, was found dead suspended by the neck in the timber near his house on the river bank. His son William came to town and reported the matter as a case of suicide. Some of his statements and actions, however, raise a suspicion of foul play. Coroner Wetherell was down in the evening, but decided not to hold an inquest, in which decision we are of the opinion that he made a very grave mistake."
EVANS--Walter Evans, the six-year-old son of Mr. W.G. Evans, of this city, was run over by a loaded wagon Tuesday near Marquette, where he and his mother were visiting with her father, Mr. Raynor, and was killed. Mr. Raynor had started with a load of corn to drive from Marquette to the home of his son, a few miles this side, and the little fellow was accompanying him. A sudden lurch of the wagon to one side threw the boy out, and one of the wheels passed over his breast. He lived about three hours. Mr. Evans, who is now at work at the western terminus of the B.& M. in Wyoming, was notified by wire of the sudden and terrible affliction which had befallen his family, but, owing to the condition of travel in that part of the country, it is doubtful if he will be able to get here.--[Central City Courier.]
Columbus Journal, April 11, 1894
BIRTHS
MARMOY--Born, April 5th, to Mrs. Ed. Marmoy, a son.HOLM--The home of Rev. E. Holm was recently gladdened by the arrival of a nice baby girl. [Grand Prairie.]
MARRIED
LUCHSINGER-MAURER--John Luchsinger was married to Miss Rosa Maurer Thursday. [Grand Prairie.]HELLBUSCH-NEMOIRE--Charlie Hellbusch was married last Friday at the Lutheran church to Miss Nemoire, Rev. Holm officiating. A grand dinner was given at the residence of the bride's parents. [Grand Prairie.]
DIED
MAURER--Clara, the little three-year-old daughter of Henry Maurer, that was so badly burned last week by her sister spilling hot water upon her, mention of which was made in these columns, died last Friday and was buried Saturday in the Green Garden cemetery. The family has the sympathy of a large number of friends.--[Madison Chronicle.]McKELVEY--April 7, at 11:30 a.m., George L. McKelvey, aged 37 years.
Mr. McKelvey was born at Berlin, Wisconsin, April 7, 1857 and, died on the thirty-seventh anniversary of his birthday.
He was married October 4, 1883, to Miss Nelia Matthews of this city.
For eight or ten years past he had been a resident of Fullerton, and came here March 1st to attend the funeral of Mr. Matthews, Mrs. McKelvey's grandfather. On Sunday morning following, March 4, while going to the drug store for medicine, Mr. McKelvey was most brutally and cowardly assaulted by one Jack Egan, knocked down and kicked after down, and from these injuries he never recovered. A post-mortem examination was held, the result of which is with the physicians.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Rev. Bross preaching the sermon, Rev. Elliott leading in prayer. The beautiful ritual of the Odd Fellows were observed both at the church and the cemetery, many members of that order and of the Knights of Pythias being present.
The deceased leaves his widow and two little daughters, Hazel and Margarite, aged respectively eight and four years to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father.GREISEN--The aged mother of the Greisen brothers died at Platte Center Saturday. The funeral took place yesterday. We could not learn further particulars yesterday.
Columbus Journal, April 18, 1894
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The county judge issued a marriage license Monday to Edwin Eisenmann and Miss Lydia Arni, both of this county.MARRIED
CRAMER-SCHOEN--April 12, by H.J. Hudson, justice of thet peace, Albert A. Cramer and Miss Jala Schoen, all of Platte county.MACKEN-KENNEDY--Married, at the Catholic church in this city Monday, April 9, 1894, by Rev. Father Salvator, Mr. Patrick Macken, of Platte Center, and Miss Lillie Kennedy, of Madison. We wish the young couple an abundance of happiness and prosperity in their married life.--[Madison Chronicle.]
STENGGER-JONES--We did not learn until Saturday that Ernest Stengger and Miss Emma Jones of Omaha were married on the 2d inst. They are expected here in a week or so.
DIED
STILLMAN--April 14th, after an illness of five days, of pneumonia, Dr. Charles B. Stillman.
He was born in New Haven, Conn., in 1831; when three years old his parents moved to Illinois. In 1856 he graduated from the Iowa Medical University and came to Omaha, remaining until the following spring, when he came to Columbus, where he has since resided. He and George W. Hewett came from Omaha, on foot, through the snow, which is recorded as being three feet deep, in the month of March. In August the county was organized, and Dr. Stillman was chosen the first justice of the peace; he was the second county clerk, following F.G. Becher, and preceding H.J. Hudson; he was the first recorder; in the line of coroners he was the fifth; he was the first doctor and for nine years the only physician in this vicinity. He has been mayor of the city, and in many ways have the people shown their confidence in him as a citizen. In 1871 he was married to Miss Celia L. Edwards, who, with their children, Charles L., Albert E. and Lela, survive him. The funeral services are being held at the residence of the family as we go to press, 2 o'clock Tuesday, Rev. Joudon of the Episcopal church officiating. The Masonic fraternity (of whose four organizations here he was a member), furnish the escort to the cemetery.
The good doctor's long life among us deserves a more extended account than our space affords this week. One of our first and best citizens has passed to the spirit world, leaving his best memento in the hearts of hosts of friends who knew him and loved him for his intelligent interest in the affairs of life.GREISEN--Last week we made brief mention of the death of Mrs. Mary Theresa Greisen, who died at the residence of her youngest son, Hilger, April 8. She was born near Cologne, Germany, Nov. 15, 1815, her maiden name being Mucks. Her husband, Christian Greisen, with his wife and seven children, came to Wisconsin in 1868, and to Nebraska in 1872. Mr. Greisen died Feb. 7, 1878, and about two years later, March 11, 1880, the only daughter, Mrs. Gruenther, died, leaving four young children, and these she cared for. She leaves six sons, Peter and Jacob of this city, Henry, Philip and John near Platte Center and Hilger of Platte Center. Mrs. Greisen was the grandmother of fourteen living grandchildren and two great-grand-children, the latter being children of Mr. and Mrs. Bruckner. Funeral ceremonies were conducted April 10, by Rev. Marcellinus, at St. Anthony church, and the remains were laid to rest by those of her husband.
BUSS--The funeral of Lena, wife of Engelke Buss took place at 10 o'clock Monday, Rev. Miessler officiating, a large concourse of people being in attendance. She was born at Oldenburg, Germany, May 4, 1839, and leaves her husband and five children to mourn her loss.
LOVE--Mrs. J.W. Love of Fremont died in ___ city Tuesday night of last week. Mr. Love died the 20th day of last December.
Columbus Journal, April 25, 1894
BIRTHS
SPICER--Born, Monday, to Mrs. C.W. Spicer, a daughter.DIED
IVES--At Chicago, April 18th, at 2 a.m., of cancer of the stomach, E.R. Ives, aged 55 years, 3 months and 14 days.
We are informed that Mr. Ives went to Chicago about six weeks ago to be under the care of his son-in-law, Dr. J.F. Wilson, formerly of this city, now a resident of Chicago. He suffered intensely during his illness, and virtually starved to death because of his disease, his stomach being four times its ordinary size.
The body was received here Saturday and the funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, at 2, Rev. Bross preaching the sermon.
The Columbus and Silver Creek camps of Modern Woodmen of America, attended in a body.
A large number of sympathizing friends of the family also attended the funeral.BORCHER--Word was received last Friday afternoon that little Otto Borcher, aged two years, had accidentally hung himself. He had been playing around home all afternoon and about 4 o'clock his mother missed him, and it was at first thought that he toddled off to a neighbor's, but as he could not be found there a search of the place was made and he was found hanging under a self-binder, dead. It is thought that he crawled under the machine to play with some pups and in going out a piece of iron that is intended to prevent straw from wrapping around the axle caught under his clothing at the back of his neck and he was unable to free himself and slowly strangled to death. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends.--[Scribner News.]
DELSMAN--Mr. B. Delsman, father of J.B. and F.W. Delsman of this city, died at Manitowoc, Wis., yesterday morning at 2 o'clock, aged 72 years and 6 months.
Columbus Journal, May 2, 1894
BIRTHS
SMITH--Born, April 28th, to Mrs. J.H. Smith, a girl.DIED
HARFIELD--Frank Harfield, who came here from Chicago several weeks ago, and who has been at the Sisters' hospital, afflicted with consumption, died Sunday and was buried Monday morning at 8 o'clock in the Catholic cemetery.
Columbus Journal, May 9, 1894
BIRTHS
STROTHER--The Looking Glass announces the arrival of a 10 pound boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.K. Strother on the morning of May 3d. Mother and child doing well.MARRIED
ARNOLD-HOLLOWAY--The marriage of A.G. Arnold of this city and Miss Bessie Holloway of Papillion, Nebr., was solemnized at 6 p.m. last Wednesday at the parlors of the Meridian hotel, by Rev. Jaudon. The groom is a well known young business man here and the bride is a beautiful and popular young lady of Papillion. Those present at the ceremony were Miss Helen Chase, an intimate friend of the bride, Dr. H.J. Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. F.J. North of Fremont, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Pollock, Mr. J.S. Wells of this city and Mr. D.J. Chestnutwood of Norfolk. During the evening the Columbus Cornet band gave the party a lively serenade. The Journal wishes the happy couple abundant prosperity.KIEFFER-LANDENBURG--William Kieffer and Miss Christina Landenburg were married in this city ___ week, Tuesday.
??-LAND--Miss Jennie Land goes to Lincoln this week to attend the marriage of her sister Fannie.
DIED
SCHAK--Died, Thursday, May 3d, of measles and lung fever Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Schak, aged 1 year and 3 weeks. The funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church Friday, Rev. Meissler preaching the sermon.
Columbus Journal, May 16, 1894
DIED
CLARK--Word has reached here that Miss Mary Evalo Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo D. Clark, of National City, California, died at the home of her parents April 28th. The first generally known of her death here, was contained in the National City Record of May 3d. Miss Clark was a very estimable young woman, and her loss will be very sincerely mourned by her numerous friends here.DODD--A man registered as "Chas. Dodd, St. Paul," committed suicide at Fullerton by a bullet wound in the neck that extended upward, and after severing the spinal chord, the bullet had buried itself in the muscles lying next to the skull. The bullet was a 32, and a revolver found by the side of the corpse disclosed the fact that one chamber had been fired, and the bullet taken from the head of the deceased corresonded with that which had been fired from the revolver. The doctor testified that death had been instantaneous. The verdict was suicide, and the deceased was probably 23 years of age; he had blue eyes; was of slight build; very emaciated, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and would weigh about 130 pounds. He had no beard. One front tooth was badly decayed. He had the general appearance of a laboring man. So says the Post.
Columbus Journal, May 23, 1894
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHESNUTWOOD-HILKINS--Cards are out announcing the marriage of D.J. Chesnutwood and Miss Jean Hilkins, at Grace Episcopal church, Thursday evening, May 31, at 7. Reception from eight to eleven, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H.I. Murdock.MARRIAGE LICENSES
License to wed has been issued to John H. Shade and Miss Alice R. Saunders.MARRIED
ERNST-SCHUPBACH--Sunday, May 20, by Rev. Brown, at the residence of the bride's father, Christ. Schupbach, Julius Ernst and Miss Rosa Schupbach, all of Platte county.
The Journal congratulates the young couple of this important event of their lives, and hopes for them the choicest of earth's blessings.DIED
GEISER--John Geiser lived on John Haney's farm four miles east of the city as a tenant.
Latterly he had not been well; had been under the doctor's care, but had not been regarded as very seriously ill.
On Monday he left the house about 11 o'clock and not appearing for dinner, the children went out to hunt him, finding him on the margin of the Loup river, south of the house, drowned.
He leaves four children to mourn the loss of an indulgent father.
There is not much to record in regard to him.
He has had, in the sixty years of his earthly career, his share of trouble, among which may be mentioned the death of a daughter when twelve years old by a stroke of lightning, while she was hoeing cabbage in the garden; the loss of his wife by death a short time afterwards; the loss of his oldest son by death, after moving to Oregon.
He had paid $300 of the $600 agreed on for the rent of Mr. Haney's farm, and it is supposed that he became despondent over the poor prospect ahead of him in the way of crops.
Coroner Heintz went to the premises at 6 o'clock Monday evening, returning at 9, but did not think it necessary to summon a jury, as there was no doubt at all concerning the cause of death.
Columbus Journal, May 30, 1894
BIRTHS
ENGEL--Will Engel, in answer to a question put to him last Friday, while trying to lift himself by his boot straps, said: "It's a boy and all is well." [District 44 and Vicinity.]MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
NAUMANN-MARTIN--Cards are out for the marriage, June 5th, 8 p.m., at the First Presbyterian church, of E.H. Naumann and Miss Clara Martin. The Journal tenders heartiest congratulations in advance of the happy event.DIED
BLOOM--May 25, after an illness of six months, Margaret, wife of John Bloom.
She was born in Germany in 1839, came to America in 1853, residing in New York till 1856, then in Michigan, where she married March 1, 1862. In 1879, they moved to Knox county, Neb., and to this vicinity in 1890. She leaves a husband and ten children to mourn her loss, all of whom were present at the funeral to pay the last sad respect to a faithful, loving wife and mother. The funeral services Sunday at 3 o'clock at the church and burial at the Catholic cemetery.
Columbus Journal, June 6, 1894
BIRTHS
STEVENSON--Born, to Mrs. Burton B. Stevenson of Colfax ________.MARRIED
WETGEN-PRANG--At the bride's residence in Humphrey township near Creston, June 1, by Elder A. Henrich, August Wetgen of Grand Prairie and Miss Austina Prang, only daughter of Samuel Prang.
A select company of relatives and friends were present and were bountifully treated to ice-cream and choice delicacies.CHESTNUTWOOD-HILKINS--At Grace Episcopal church, Thursday last at 7 p.m., by Rev. Jaudon, David J. Chestnutwood of Norfolk and Miss Jeane B. Hilkins, formerly of Glen Falls, N.Y.
The beautiful church, finely decorated with flowers, nature's emblems of beauty, joy, sweetness and innocence, together with the presence of hosts of invited friends to wish them joy in the life's voyage upon which they were about to embark, was sufficient to bring a glow of happiness to the countenances of the happy couple.
Miss Elsie Morse played an overture by Mendelssohn while the bride and her brother-in-law, H.I. Murdock, approached the altar. The groom was attended by Dr. H.J. Arnold. Miss Stella Chestnutwood, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, Miss Phonnie Cushing and Nellie Post, bridesmaids, Messrs J.T. Cox and Earl Pearsall groomsmen.
After the ceremony Misses Eloise Roen and Petite Martyn, ribbon girls, and little Misses Marguerite Chambers and Rachel Evans, flower girls, preceded the happy couple out of the church scattering roses along the way.
Frefreshments were served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murdock to the invited guests, all of whom and everybody acquainted with the newly-wedded couple wish them long life and abundant happiness, in which The Journal heartily joins.DIED
BARNES--June 1st, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L.A. Wiley, Mrs. Mary J. Barnes, in the 67th year of her age.
The deceased had been visiting her daughter and family and intended in a few weeks to return to her home at Ogalalla, Neb. Pneumonia set in and in a few days she passed away.
She was a mother much beloved, and a faithful wife. She passed away trusting in Him who is able and mighty to save. Her husband and two daughters were with her in the sickness, but two sons, one from California and another from western Nebraska, were not able to get here till she had gone. Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Mr. Wiley by Rev. O.A. Elliott, Sunday at 2 p.m., and body laid in Columbus cemetery.FRAAS--Mr. Henry Fraas, with his daughters Kate and Flora, and his son Harry, arrived in the city Thursday, and have been visiting friends. They went to Stanton Monday, and expect to return (tarrying for an additional visit), and then go by way of St. Louis to their home in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Henry Fraas, now deceased, will be well remembered by our older citizens as Miss Hannah Bauer, a noble-hearted woman.
Columbus Journal, June 13, 1894
BIRTHS
FLYNN; WEBER; VanALSTINE--The following additions have recently been made, by birth, to our population: to Mrs. Ed. Flynn, a daughter; to Mrs. Peter Weber, a daughter; to Mrs. Frank VanAlstine, a son.MARRIED
NAUMANN-MARTIN--Tuesday, June 5, 8 p.m., at the Presbyterian church, by the pastor, Rev. Elliott, Dr. E.H. Naumann and Miss Clara Martin all of this city.
There were some two hundred friends present on the occasion. The church was decorated very nicely with house plants and cut flowers. The canopy was beautiful and lined with white and pink flowers and evergreens. On the platform were twenty young ladies dressed in white.
Miss Elsie Morse played the Lohengrin Wedding march while the bridal party appraoched the canopy, Mr. Heineman and Mr. Watts acting as ushers, and Louise Tomlin and Lottie Hockenberger as flower girls.
Standing under the canopy, Rev. O.A. Elliott pronounced the important words, with words of counsel and good cheer.
The ceremony over, the happy couple received the congratulations of their friends, after which they repaired to their new residence on Quincy and Seventeenth streets, where a reception was held for relatives and those who had assisted at the wedding. Many handsome presents greeted them on their arrival at their home.
The Journal unites with all the acquaintances of the happy young couple in wishing for them a long life together, with prosperity and happiness unalloyed.HOUSE-GUTHRIE-HOLDEN-GUTHRIE--June 4, at the residence of the bride's parents in vicinity of Columbus, Mr. R.A. House of Forest, Ill., and Miss Martha A. Guthrie; also at same time Mr. H.D. Holden of Silver Creek, Neb., and Miss C. Louise Guthrie, Rev O.A. Elliott officiating.
The brides are two of our accomplished and popular ladies, who will be just such wives as make a home happy.
Mr. House is one of the Wabash R. R's. best engineers, having been in the employ of the road for some years.
Mr. Holden is a worthy young farmer. We heartily congratulate these gentlemen on their future prospects.DIED
GRIFFIN--June 8, Mrs. Mary A. Griffin, in the 84th year of her age.
Grandma Griffin was born at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 3, 1810. She moved to Columbus 23 years ago, and has made this her home since then. She had five children, three grown. One of these, Mrs. John Lawson, now deceased, was for several years a resident of this city. Her daughters, Mrs. Frank Taylor of Columbus and Miss Anna Lawson of Waterloo were present at the funeral Saturday, which was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Rev. Bross preaching the sermon, and commending the life of the aged grandmother. A large number of friends followed the remains to the cemetery, a detail from Baker Post G.A.R. acting as pall-bearers.
Grandma Griffin had many good qualities and will be long and kindly remembered by all her acquaintances.
Columbus Journal, June 20, 1894
BIRTHS
DOTY--Born, June 16, to Mrs. D.M. Doty, a son.SCOTT--Born, to Mrs. W.F. Scott, June 14, a son.
MARRIED
CATES-LEEDOM--Last Thursday's issue of the Central City Courier contained the following: Cards are at hand announcing the marriage of Mr. Will C. Cates and Miss Laura Leedom at Hooper yesterday. Both of the young people were formerly residents of this place, and are known to many friends here as an eminently worthy young couple, upon whose felicitous union congratulations will be especially numerous and hearty.SWEENEY-KEOGLE--Miss Mary Keogle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Keogle of Joliet township, and Mr. James C. Sweeney of Green River, Wyo., were married at the Catholic church in Platte Center, Tuesday of last week.
DIED
CRAMER--Died, at Tiffin, Ohio, June 12, of apolexy, L.J. Cramer.
Mr. Cramer was born near Tiffin, Seneca county, December 7, 1845; entered Heidelberg college in his native town at the age of 16 years, graduating in 1869, receiving the degree of Master of Science. For about three years he engaged in civil engineering in his native state. Some of his friends, noticing his aptness to teach persuaded him, against his wish, to take the charge of a certain school, and from that time forward teaching was his profession though occasionally he engaged in surveying.
In 1877 he started for Oregon, but on his way stopped off to see Rev. Hullhorst of this city (who had been a college classmate of his), and was solicited to take charge of the school here, which he did.
Since that time he had been continuously engaged as an educator, either as principal of our high school, superintendent of city schools or county superintendent, until health failing he sought the mountain air, and engaged as superintendent of schools at Montrose, Colo., from which place he returned about a year ago, remaining here a few weeks to visit, attending the World's fair and going to see his aged parents, at Tiffin.
About eight months previous to his death he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which it seemed for a long time he was not likely to recover.
The final day came as above recorded, and after writing letters to friends in this city, he was stricken down while walking from his desk, at 1:30 p.m., remaining unconscious until 4:30, when he died.
The remains reached here Friday evening and on Sunday at 2 funeral services were held at Maennerchor hall in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of the city and vicinity attending in uniform. Rev. Goodale of the Episcopal church officiated, M. Whitmoyer delivering an address, paying a feeling tribute to the merit and worth of the departed. Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Chambers, Mr. Cornelius and Mr. Schroeder, accompanied by Miss Elsie Morse, rendered very appropriate chants and hymns. After the services a large concourse followed the remains to the cemetery, where they were consigned to their final resting place, E.H. Naumann, as chaplain of the Knights, pronouncing the prayer of the ritual.
The deceased leaves a widow and his aged mother to mourn the loss of a loving husband and son.
The best tribute of respect to the memory of our departed friend is the recollection of his kindess of heart, the inspiration of his thoughts guided by a judgment unusually clear. Himself a trained thinker, his pupils especially, and all who came under his influence felt the subtle power of his intellect; the true intellectual life of many began under his teaching and in the hearts of these his lasting monument is. He hated shams of all kinds and degrees, and was thoroughly imbued with the scientific method, applying its ever-sure tests to all with which mankind have to do. Let us believe that wherever there is intelligence, honest worth and faithful endeavor to do right, there the spirit of our departed friend will ever find a home.COOLIDGE--H.P. Coolidge received a telegram Sunday from Carroll, Iowa, stating that his brother, T.W. Coolidge, had departed this life at 4:30 p.m., at that place. H.P. Coolidge and son Joseph attended the funeral at Glenwood, Ia., yesterday.
PLATH--A son born to Mrs. Leopold Plath Friday, died Saturday and was buried Monday. All will sympathize with the parents in their loss of a child whose earth-life was so very brief.
FINNEY--Mrs. James Finney, who went to Grand Island to see her husband a few days ago, died at that place Monday and her body was brought to Columbus yesterday for burial.
Columbus Journal, June 27, 1894
BIRTHS
HOCKENBERGER--Born, Monday evening, June 25th, to Mrs. Henry Hockenberger, a son, all doing nicely.McALLISTER--Born, Saturday, to Mrs. J.S. McAllister, a son.
MARRIED
SALEY-PALMER--Robert W. Saley of this city was married at Fullerton, June 20, to Miss Mary A. Palmer of that place. They went east for their tour.DIED
SCHRAM--June 20, 7 a.m., after an illness of five weeks, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Caroline, wife of Michael Schram, in the 75th year of her age.
She was born in Germany in February 1820, came to America with her husband in 1846, settling in Illinois, whence they removed to this city, where they have lived the past 22 years.
Four sons, Jacob, John, George and Daniel, with three daughters, Mrs. Caroline Mast, Mrs. J.P. Becker and Miss Lizzie Schram, with her aged husband, survive her.
The funeral services were held June 23d, at the German Reformed church, Rev. Fleischer officiating. Numerous friends paid their last respects to one who had endeared herself to all who knew her.GENTLEMAN--June 23d, 1 p.m., of old age and general debility, after being confined to bed three months, William Gentleman, in the 84th year of his age.
He was born in Ireland in 1810, came to America about 1848, and to Platte county in 1870, living on a farm near Platte Center ten years; since then he has lived in this city, the last five years with his daughter, Mrs. D.C. Kavanaugh. His mind was perfectly clear to the very last, and he had no real suffering except during the last two days.
He leaves his wife aged 74, with three sons, Thomas, Robert and William, all of Omaha, and one daughter, Mrs. Kavanaugh, four sons having preceded him into the Summer Land.
The funeral was at 3 o'clock Sunday from the Catholic church, the remains being placed in the Catholic cemetery in the presence of a host of friends from different parts of the county.WEBER--Remi Miller and wife returned Thursday from Illinois, where they had been to answer a telegram stating that Mrs. Miller's father had died June 13, in Henry county, Ill. His name was Weber and he was aged 82 years. His children were all present. Mrs. Miller had not seen one of her brothers for twenty-four years.