The Columbus Journal, January 2, 1895
BIRTHS
SMITH--Mr. and Mrs. Truman P. Smith are the proud parents of twins, born to them on Wednesday night, December 19. A little boy and a little girl constitute the pair and a welcome couple they were in that home.--Schuyler Quill.MARRIED
FOX-WELCH--December 25, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Welch, by Rev. Elliott, Conductor Fox of the Albion road and Miss Nellie Welch.
The happy couple will make their home at Albion.DIED
CHAMBERS--Tuesday, December 25, of diphtheria, after an illness of a few days, Marguerite, only child of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Chambers, aged 6 years.MENTZER--The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. George Mentzer died on Monday, December 24, with erysipelas. The funeral was held on Wednesday. It was a sad Christmas time for those parents and many friends extend sympathies in their hours of sorrow.--Schuyler Quill.
KIMBALL--Mrs. Geo. Barnum received the sad news of the death of her mother, Mrs. L.S. Kimball, on Christmas morning, from Van Wyck, Idaho. Deceased was a resident of Polk county for fourteen years; moved with her husband and two youngest sons to Van Wyck, Idaho, nine years ago. Died Dec. 16, 1894, aged 83 years and seven months. For her many estimable traits of character she was loved and respected by her neighbors, who deeply sympathize with her aged husband and family in their irreparable loss.
The Columbus Journal, January 9, 1895
MARRIED
MARSHALL-ERICKSON--At the residence of Mrs. Ceder, Genoa, Nebr., Jan. 1st, 1895, by the Rev. C.H. Mitchelmore, Mr. John J. Marshall to Miss Anna Erickson.
A large number of friends were present and a nice supper was served after the ceremony. The Looking Glass orchestra were present and serenaded the happy couple after the ceremony. The bride was becomingly attired in a tan silk and looked the perfection of maidenly grace. P.P. Ceder and W.M. Marshall served in the capacity of best men, and Miss May Marshall acted lad of honor; Miss Ida Ceder as bridesmaid.--Genoa Leader.DIED
ROCHON--Thursday afternoon, at her residence in Bellwood, after an illness of four years, Mrs. W.B. Rochon, aged 41 years.
She was a daughter of Mrs. Charity Smith, and a sister of David Smith of this city. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 from the Methodist church in Bellwood.McINTYRE--Saturday evening at 6:30, Florella, relict of Robert B. McIntyre, deceased.
She was the widow of a Union Veteran of Company G, 129th Illinois, who died in 1878. She died in the christian's hope and leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon, from the Baptist church, Rev. Pulis officiating.
Six comrades of Baker Post G.A.R. acted as pall bearers, and members of the post and of the W.R.C. attended with other friends of the family.
The Columbus Journal, January 30, 1895
DIED
GROTETOESCHEN--The Omaha Daily Bee of Monday contains the following from their Leigh correspondent, under date of Jan. 27th, so that the tragedy must have occurred Saturday night. It adds one more to the fearful list of woes attributed directly to the drink habit, and contains a lesson for every man who allows an appetite to usurp the place of reason:
"This morning J.H. Grotetoeschen, a prominent and well-to-do Colfax county farmer who lived in Wilson precinct, is lying dead at the home of F.C. Arnall, three miles south of Leigh. Last night Grotetoeschen and another farmer, Fred Muhle, had been drinking heavily, and when they started for home, about 7:30 p.m., were badly intoxicated. About three miles south of town their team evidently started to run. Grotetoeschen fell out and Muhle fell into the bed of the wagon. When the team got home Mrs. Muhle went out and found her husband, took him in and sobered him up. As soon as sober Muhle started out to hunt his companion, and found him about sunrise, lying by the road, near the Arnold place, frozen stiff. A medical examination proved him dead. The coroner was telegraphed for and an inquest will be held. The deceased was a widower, with eight children. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World lodge at this place and his family will get $2,000 life insurance."
The Columbus Journal, February 6, 1895
DIED
LAWRENCE--Word comes from Cleveland, Ohio, to a friend in the city that Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lawrence lost their babe on the morning of the 31st of January. She was born Dec. 19, '93, and had suffered fearfully the last two weeks, first with pneumonia, then with bronchitis. She was pronounced dead three different times, but lived two days afterwards. The funeral was held Saturday. The father closes his letter by saying "My heart is too sore to write anything further."WHEELER--The Malvern (Iowa) Leader, with a mention of the death, on Jan. 25, of Mrs. Phoebe Wheeler, aged 81 years and 3 months, publishes a sketch of her life, a summary of which we make for our readers, who were acquainted with Mother Wheeler. She was mother of Mrs. H.P. Coolidge of this city. She was born near Syracuse, N.Y.; married July 16, 1831; shortly after which they removed to Prairie Round, Michigan, settling on a tract of land, erecting a small cabin, which was their modest home until, through industry and economy, they improved their dwelling and their farm where they lived for nearly two score years. In 1864 they removed to Glenwood, Iowa, where Mr. Wheeler died, Sept. 10, 1885. Since that Mrs. Wheeler has lived with her children, 10 of whom are living, 9 of them being present at her last illness, the remaining son not receiving the news of his mother's sickness, was not present. Short services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.J. Smith near Malvern, while the funeral services proper were held in the First Congregational church at Glenwood, conducted by Rev. H.B. Burgess, Rector of St. Luke church of Plattsmouth, Nebr. The altar was covered with a number of beautiful floral offerings, among them an anchor, a cross, wreathes, etc. The remarks of the Rector, based upon the three most tender words of our language, "Home, Mother, Heaven," were most comforting as he recalled the beautiful character of the deceased in her relation, both to her home on earth and in heaven. The remains were accompanied to the cemetery by 35 of her children and grandchildren, and quite a number of immediate friends, and the body laid to rest by the side of her husband. A noble woman, she leaves as a sacred memory for her children, a life full of generous deeds and thoughtful care for all around her.
GROTELUSCHEN--In last week's Journal we printed the telegram to the Bee announcing the death of J.H. Groteluschen of Wilson precinct, Colfax county, the Saturday night before. From the Leigh World we learn that the account was substantially correct.
Groteluschen and his companion Fred. Muhle had attended a meeting of the Woodmen of the World until 5, and instead of going home, tarried in town until 8 or a little after. Both drank considerable liquor becoming partially intoxicated, and just before starting home drank two whiskeys each. When Muhle got home his wife heard the team come in. She went out and found her husband lying in the bottom of the wagon in a drunken stupor. She took him in, put him to bed and then put away the team. About half-past 5 Sunday morning Muhle woke up and asked after Groteluschen. Becoming alarmed he went to G's place and told the boys the facts as far as he knew them. Henry and Herman started out with Muhle and found the dead body near F.C. Arnold's place. He had a large bruise on his right temple, evidently where he struck when he fell from the wagon, a small cut on his left temple, and a bruise on the back of his head. Both feet were frozen half way to the knees, both hands were frozen half way up to the elbows; both ears, the nose and one cheek were also frozen. Some attending circumstances and marks in the road where he had crawled through the snow indicated that the dead man had made a heroic struggle for preservation and died within a stone's throw of where help was to be had. From where he fell out of the wagon to where the dead body lay was thirty rods, and within ten rods of Arnold's house. About 12 o'clock Arnold's dogs raised a disturbance, and kept it up so that about 1, Arnold got up and fired a revolver, thinking there were wolves around, and that would scare them away. The dogs ceased their noise about 2. The infernece is that the unfortunate man became conscious about 12 o'clock; that he endeavored to walk but could not; the hands were frozen before he regained consciousness; at times he would get out of the track into the snow, and then work back again; the time occupied was probably the two hours the dogs were noisy. The body when found was lying nearly flat on his back, and was minus cap, overcoat and mittens.
The verdict of the jury was that Groteluschen came to his death accidentally, and that death was caused by wounds received by falling from a buggy, exposure to the cold, and freezing. Mr. Groteluschen came to Colfax county direct from Germany twenty-one years ago last June; he had a family of nine children; his wife died in '87 and he lost one son in '93. There are three boys and five girls surviving him, all but one at home. He was a kind and indulgent father to his children, who deeply mourn his death. The World adds: "As a friend and neighbor, all who knew him thought well of him. He was not much addicted to drinking excessively, and did so very seldom."
The Columbus Journal, February 13, 1895
DIED
ARNDT--The death of Mrs. Wm. Arndt, which occurred Saturday afternoon at about 2 o'clock, takes one more of Platte Center's respected and highly esteemed early settlers, and leaves a loving husband and four children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Arndt has been afflicted for many months with a cancer, which was the cause of much suffering and finally ended in her death. The best of medical skill was secured and she had visited several health resorts in hopes that she could find relief, but all availed nothing. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church in this village on Tuesday at 12 o'clock, Rev. Meissler, the German Lutheran minister, officiating, who conducted the services in an impressive manner, and gave words of comfort and cheer to the sorrowing relatives, after which the body was taken to the Bloedorn burying grounds for interment, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, and there the beloved wife and mother was gently laid away to her everlasting resting place.--[Platte Center Signal.]
The Columbus Journal, February 20, 1895
MARRIED
WESCOTT-WHEELER--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents five miles east of Creston, Wednesday evening, February 13, 1895, Adelbert Wescott to Miss Hattie Wheeler, a daughter of S.J. Wheeler. The groom is a young man widely and favorably known throughout Platte county, and has captured a worthy helpmate, highly respected by those who have the pleasure of her acquaintance. Rev. Andus tied the nuptial knot, and at 10 o'clock a supper was served. About fifty friends and relatives were present, who joined in wishing them a long and happy journey through life.--Humphrey Democrat.DIED
DENEEN--Ella, wife of J.F. Deneen, living northwest of the city, Friday, February 15, at 7 o'clock p.m., of inflammation of the bowels, after an illness of only a few days.
She leaves a husband and three small children to mourn the loss of a good wife and mother.
Mrs. Deneen was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Quinn, living northeast of this city.
In the years of her residence here Mrs. Deneen made many true friends who loved her for her noble qualities.
The funeral services were held at the Catholic church Sunday afternoon, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, near by.
The Columbus Journal, February 27, 1895
DIED
SALEY--Thursday night last, after a few days' illness of inflammation of the bowels, L.M. Saley, aged 59 years.
He was born at Sherburn, Chenango county, N.Y., February 15, 1836; married September 11, 1866, moved to Columbus in 1873. He has resided in the city ever since. He was deputy postmaster under his brother-in-law, Mr. Compton, afterwards postmaster for several years, since which time he has been in business on Thirteenth street.
The funeral took place Saturday, Rev. Elliott officiating.
He leaves a widow and son.BOROWIAK--Thursday night last at 12, of erysipelas, after nine days' illness, Jacob Borowiak, aged 41 years.
Funeral services Saturday at 10 o'clock from the Catholic church. Deceased leaves a widow and five children to mourn their loss.
The Columbus Journal, March 6, 1895
DIED
MALLALIEU--The relatives, friends and acquaintances of the family in this county, mourn with the bereaved husband and children in the loss of a noble wife and mother, and one who, in the position which she has for several years occupied (matron of the Boys' Industrial Home at Kearney), has wielded a wonderful influence for good. The Buffalo County Journal, from which we condense this article, says that her life work, public and private, is adorned with a galaxy of good deeds, cheering words and noble examples that won for her the admiration, gratitude and love of the people of the whole state. The children who were members of the school and did not know the value of a mother's love and advice, found in Mrs. Mallalieu a mother; one who shared the sorrows of their unhappy condition and taught them how to live that they might grow to become useful men. It is no wonder that sadness deep and profound has settled upon the hearts of hundreds of boys in the school who realize the irreparable loss they have sustained. She was the personification of gentleness, truth and charity.
In the busy harvest time of death, in the year 1895, there will be gathered into eternity no nobler, grander spirit, no higher intelligence, no fairer soul.
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Mrs. Mallalieu was born at La Perte, Indiana, July 8, 1858, her father dying when she was an infant, the family then removing to Pennsylvania. On September 11, 1875, she was married to Prof. John T. Mallalieu, at Charlisle in the latter state, removing soon thereafter to Nebraska, locating at Genoa. For ten years, she resided in Kearney, and was known by a majority of the people, and through her connection with the Industrial school enjoyed an acquaintance throughout the state. She leaves her husband and three children, Thomas, the oldest, 18, who is a student at the State University, Mamie, 15, and Bessie, 10, both being at home. Her mother and stepfather were present at her death. She leaves one brother, in Center county, Pennsylvania, and a half brother at Monroe, Nebraska.
Mrs. Mallalieu had been in declining health for the past four months, her nervous forces seeming to break down, and when her last illness came, her impaired constitution was too weak to withstand the attack. For the past four days, her illness was severe, terminating in peritonitis from which she slowly sank until death came to her relief. She was conscious to the last, although her weakened condition forbade her to speak. Thus in the prime of womanhood, surrounded by those she loved and honored, she passed into the great unknown.
The funeral will be observed from the school on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and from the Congregational church at 2:30.
Mrs. Mallalieu passed away, surrounded by her husband, children and parents, at 7:30 Wednesday morning, Feb. 27. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Ziegler of Monroe, this county.
Th eColumbus Journal, March 13, 1895
DIED
CLARK--Tuesday morning, at 12:30, Louise Bauer, wife of Dr. T.R. Clark.
The deceased gave birth to a child (still-born) Saturday morning last. Up to the time of giving birth to her child, she was in excellent health, being in the city on Thursday last.
She was the youngest daughter of the late T.C. Bauer, a niece of the late J.P. Becker, youngest sister of Mrs. F.H. Rusche. Some two years ago she was married to Dr. T.R. Clark of this city. She was born May 9, 1859.
The funeral services will be held at 2:30 Thursday, from the Lutheran church this city.
Mrs. Clark's departure to the "Land where no night is" will be very sincerely mourned by all who knew her. Unobstrusive, quiet, she loved her friends, and, under Providence, they were everything to her. Gifted in an unusual degree with mental ability, she used her time and talent for others, and especially was devoted to her aged mother, who with husband, sister, and numerous relatives have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement.
The Columbus Journal, March 20, 1895
DIED
BARNUM--Sunday, March 17, at 2:50 p.m., after an illness of nine days, of pneumonia, Miranda J., wife of Guy C. Barnum.
Miranda J. Fuller was born in Saratoga county, New York, September 20, 1824. December 24, 1845, at Nauvoo, ILlinois, was married to Guy C. Barnum.
She leaves her aged husband and their children: Guy C., of Idaho; Goerge E.; Mrs. W.B. Doddridge of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. G.W. Barnhart, Tyler, Texas; Mrs. J.W. Lisco, Fort Worth, Texas.
Mrs. Barnum accompanied her husband lately on a visit south, and had not enjoyed such good health in a long time as on her return, but, on all human affairs "change" is written, and in a few short days one whom we have been accumstomed to greet for years is silent in death. Such need no human praise. Loving, faithful wife! Fond and patient mother!
In the hearts of sorrowing husband and children, mourning because their beloved is no more here, is the best monument of her worth; solid, enduring, heartfelt.
...O'BRIEN--Agnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'Brien, aged 6 years, 9 months and 3 days, Saturday morning at 11:30.
Death was the result of a relapse from scarlet fever.
She was greatly beloved by all who knew her sweet disposition, and her death has caused a vacancy which never can be filled.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from St. Bonaventura church.
The pall bearers were Misses Abbie Keating, Mae Cushing, Jennie Fitzpatrick and Gertrude Wells.DEARCUP--Henry Dearcup living on the farm of Andy Mathis north of town died Monday at 10 o'clock p.m. Mr. Dearcup was in town Friday, and the same evening he was driving chickens in his yard and in stumbling, fell on an upturned stick hitting him in the stomach. Having his hands in his pockets he was unable to protect himself in the fall, from the effects of which he died. Mr. Dearcup leaves a wife and several children. Louis Schrieber of this city is a brother of Mrs. Dearcup.
The Columbus Journal, March 27, 1895
DIED
McALLISTER--Friday, March 22d, Mrs. Mary McAllister, wife of James McAllister, after an illness of only a few weeks, at the advanced age of 77 years and 5 months.
The deceased had been failing rapidly for several weeks from no apparent cause but old age, and last Friday peacefully passed away.
Mrs. McAllister was born in Antrim county, Ireland, October 1817, was married to James McAllister in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1834, at the age of 17 years. They left Scotland in January 1849, and after living two years in St. Louis, moved to Council Bluffs and from there came to Columbus in April, 1857, casting their lot with the colony known as Latter Day Saints, enduring and sharing all the privations and anxieties of pioneer life.
She was the mother of ten children, five of whom survive her. They are Wm. A., James and Stephen S., and Mrs. R. McPherson and Mrs. W.N. Hensley.
In all the sixty-one years of married life she was a true, faithful wife and mother.
The funeral services were held at the opera house Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Elder Hudson delivering the funeral sermon and Elder G.W. Galley offering the prayer. The choir was composed of Mesdames Geer and Whitmoyer and Misses Grace Taylor and Florence Gleason, and Messrs. Hickok and Garlow. The pall bearers were C.A. Speice, Jonas Welch, J.H. Galley, C.E. Morse, H.P. Coolidge and L.H. North.
The Columbus Telegram, March 28, 1895
DIED
McALLISTER--Died--On March 22, 1895, at her home in Columbus, Mrs. James McAllister, at the ripe age of 79 years.
Mrs. McAllister was born October __, 1817, in Antrim county, Ireland. She became the wife of James McAllister in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1834. In January, 1849, the couple arrived in St. Louis, Mo., and two years later __ed to Kaneville, now known as Council Bluffs, Iowa. In April, 1857, they came to Nebraska, and cast their lot with the colony known a the Latter Day Saints, and endured all the privations and anxieties of pioneer life. Mrs. McAllister was the mother of ten children, five of whom survive her--three sons and two daughters--Wm. A., James and Stephen McAllister, and Mrs. R. Mc___son and Mrs. W.N. Hensley.
The funeral services were held at the opera house on Sunday, and were __ed to by a great number of people. Elder Hudson, of the church of Latter Day Saints, preached the funeral sermon ...MULLER--Died, at Bellwood, on March 23, 1895, Mr. Frank Muller, aged 45 years.
Mr. Frank Muller was born in Roemerstadt, Austria, October 3, 1851. He came to Columbus in 1878, and was a respected resident of this city for some years. For the past eight years he has been in the hardware business in Bellwood. He was a brother of Mrs. Carl Schubert, of this city, and left a wife and one child behind him. The funeral took place at Bellwood on Monday, and was the largest ever had in Butler county. The Columbus Maennerchor attended in a body, and many other citizens of Columbus were also present. More than one hundred teams followed the deceased to his last resting place. Peace to his ashes.KRUGGER--Died, Julius Krugger, at his home in the city, Tuesday afternoon March 10, 1895, at the age of 62 years and 16 days, death being caused by consumption. Deceased was an old settler in Platte county, and was a member of the G.A.R. post at Columbus, members of that organization here performing their last sad duties to their comrade. The deceased leaves a family consisting of a wife and three children. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Journal, April 3, 1895
DIED
BACON--William Henry Bacon departed this life on Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock, March 24, 1895. "Grandpa" Bacon was born at Hague, Warren county, N.Y., May 6, 1822. From there he moved with his parents to Orleans county, where at the age of twenty he was married to Elmira L. Wright of Carlton, Orleans county. In 1872 he moved with his family to Wattsville, Platte county, Nebraska. About the year 1850, he united with the Baptist church and was a faithful and consistent member of the Wattsville Baptist church, and after its disorganization he connected himself with the Congregational church of the same place.--[Monroe Looking Glass.]
The Columbus Journal, April 17, 1895
MARRIED
BARDWELL-EARLY--Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's mother in this city, by Rev. A.J. Rogers, Mr. J.C. Bardwell of Arkansas City, Kansas, and Miss Kate E. Early.
The groom is a prosperous merchant, and the bride, the eldest daughter of the late J.W. Early.
The happy couple started Saturday afternoon for their future home at Arkansas City, followed by the good wishes of all their friends for a life of happiness and prosperity.
The Columbus Journal, April 24, 1895
DIED
ADAMY--Tuesday, April 16, at ten minutes past noon, Dominick Adamy.
Mr. Adamy was born at Ettelbruck, Luxemburg, in 1841, and had lived in this country some twelve years, coming to his brothers in this county. He worked at different times in this neighborhood for Messrs. Bean, Morse, Ernst, Reed and Turner. A few years ago he moved to Holt county, but returned and had lately been taking charge of the farm on the bluff north of the city owned by one of his brothers. Sunday evening, April 14, he received injuries which proved fatal, his horse running off, the particulars of which were given in last week's Journal. Relatives were notified, Dr. Hochen called and who did all he could to alleviate his pain, but it was soon seen that the injuries were probably fatal, and so it proved. Undertaker Gass took charge of the body which was conveyed to the Sisters' hospital; Thursday morning, services were held at the church, and the body laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. Like all of us, our departed friend had his peculiarities, but of the old-fashioned honesty he had an abundance, resulting in faithfulness to trust and duty, giving always the gospel measure, "pressed down, and shaken together and running over." Those who knew him most, knew the noble impulses of his nature. He leaves three brothers in America, Nick, Nicolas and Dominick, one, Michael, in France, and a sister, Louis Elson, in Luxemburg.
The Columbus Journal, May 1, 1895
DIED
WARNICK--April 24, after a brief illness, of acute Bright's disease, Marian, wife of Daniel Warnick.
Mrs. Warnick was the daughter of James Warner of this city and was born November 4, 1857; was married to Mr. Warnick October 27, 1881. To them have been born nine children, five daughters and one son surviving her.
The funeral was held Thursday, Elders Hudson and Galley conducting the services at the grave.
Mrs. Warnick was greatly loved by all her acquaintance, and will be very sadly missed by her children and husband, to whom she was as a providence of light and help.BROWER--Arlineus Brower died Monday last of injuries received in a runaway smash-up of his buggy six weeks since, by which he had two ribs broken and sustained internal injuries. He was 84 years old.--[Fullerton Post.]
The Columbus Journal, May 8, 1895
DIED
MOORE--Monday, May 6, in this city, of inflammation of the stomach, Mrs. John Moore, aged 41 years.
She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her departure.
The Columbus Journal, May 15, 1895
DIED
OPPLIGER--Friday, May 10, at 2 p.m., Mrs. Rudolph Oppliger.
The funeral services were held at the German Reformed church at 10:30. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother.
The Columbus Journal, May 22, 1895
MARRIED
DISHNER-LIEBIG--May 14th, 9 o'clock a.m., at the Catholic church, this city, Rev. Father Anastasia officiating, Joseph E. Dishner, and Miss Mary C. Liebig.
Both parties are children of old settlers of this county, the bride being the daughter of Joseph Liebig living seven miles northwest of the city.
The bride was attired in a blue silk dress and wore a veil; she was attended by Misses Terressa Liebig and Mary Adamy, sister and cousin, respectively of the bride. The groomsmen were, Thomas N. Dishner and George F. Henggler.
After the ceremony the guests, numbering several hundred, assembled at the home of the bride's parents and participated in dancing until an early hour Wednesday morning, all enjoying the occasion to the fullest extent.
The Columbus Journal, May 29, 1895
DIED
GRABLE--W.R. Notestein received a letter dated at Sheridan, Wyoming, May 24, saying that Mrs. J.M. Grable had died there the day before, leaving a little girl about 9 years of age. Her husband deserted her some three or four weeks ago. Mr. Notestein is addressed because his name appears as artist on some photographs found among her effects. Any one knowing anything in regard to her or her friends will confer a favor by writing to E.M. Scott, county clerk, Sheriday, Wyoming, who desires to provide a home for the little girl.
The Columbus Journal, June 12, 1895
MARRIED
WEISMAN-BRUMHAFER--June 5th, at the German Lutheran church, by Rev. Meissler, Henry Weisman and Miss Mary Brumhafer.
The young folks left to the east, carrying with them the good wishes of their numerous friends.SCHMIDT-UHLIG--From the Omaha World-Herald we clip the following concerning the marriage of one of Columbus' former lovely young ladies:
At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Uhlig, 714 North Nineteenth street, at 3 p.m., Thursday, occurred the wedding of their daughter, Mamie, a beautiful and accomplished girl, and Mr. Hugo Schmidt of Chicago. The love affair which led to this happy wedding can be traced back to the "White City," as many others have met for the first time in that memorable city in 1893.
Rev. Dean Gardner conducted the services. The bride was attired in cream swivel silk, trimmed in lace. The parlors were festooned with roses, smilax, tropical plants and foliage. The bridesmaid, Miss Anna Hoehen of Columbus, wore cream cashmere trimmed in white satin. Mr. Robert Uhlig, jr., acted as best man. The Lohengrin wedding march was played as the bridal party entered by Mrs. De Rizdon T. Stambaugh. After the solemn service was over music and congratulations occupied the time until the wedding supper was announced. Among the guests were: Mrs. F. Gottschalk and Miss Anna Hoehen, Columbus; Misses Anna and Estella Becher.
Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt left for the west during the afternoon and will pass the honeymoon in the Rockies.DIED
KAVANAUGH--Sunday morning, June 6, at 5 o'clock, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Catharine, eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Kavanaugh.
She had been ailing since January, but on Thursday last her complaint reached a crisis, from which time she sank to her final rest.
Miss Kavanaugh was born in this city January 28, 1880, and as a child among us and a young lady, had grown into the respect and love of all who knew her.
But, in her young womanhood, she has gone out into the spirit life, from a home sadly bereft of loved ones already, leaving friends to mourn that she is not with them.
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The funeral procession will leave the house at 9:30, this (Wednesday) morning, and the services will begin at the Catholic church promptly at 10 o'clock.
Monroe Looking Glass, June 13, 1895
DIED KAVENAUGH--The daughter of Dan Kavenaugh was buried on Wednesday morning. The board of Equalization were expected to adjourn over until afternoon to attend the funeral.
The Columbus Journal, June 19, 1895
MARRIED
PHILLIPS-WELLMAN--Mr. Louis Phillips and Miss Maggie Wellman were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoppen, Thursday at 5 o'clock, Rev. Meissler officiating. The house was crowded with relatives and friends to witness the ceremony. A splendid supper was served about 6 o'clock. During the evening the newly-wedded couple were serenaded, first the little boys, number about thirty entertained the audience with music from tin cans, etc., then came the big boys with a horse-fiddle, fire-crackers and any other instruments that could be had. Later the Cornet Bank and Maennerchor societies gave some beautiful selections until a late hour. The happy couple have the best wishes of their many friends.
The Columbus Journal, June 26, 1895
DIED
BAKER--June 21, after a lingering illness of kidney trouble, Christopher Baker, aged 73 years, 5 months and 15 days.
Mr. Baker was born in Germany in 1822, removed to America in 1843, residing for many years at Marshal, Mich., at which place he was an active member of the German Lutheran church.
He had lived in this city about eighteen years, and leaves a widow and six children to mourn his departure. The funeral took place from the residence, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Bross preaching the sermon, a large concourse of people being present.
Mr. Baker was very much respected by all who knew him.HALL--David Maury, is in receipt of a copy of the Tacoma, Washington News, of June 18, giving an account of the finding of the body of John B. Hall, who had been missing for several weeks, floating that morning in the bay.
According to the first accounts it seemed evident that Hall had either shot himself or was killed by some one else, but later Cornoner Parks said that the wound was not caused by a bullet, but that it was simply a bruise made by striking something hard. An engraved hand ring was on a finger of his left hand when found. He had sent his watch and chain to some relatives in the east not long ago. He was an ex-railway engineer.
The News gives Mr. Hall's age as 60 years, but it seems to us he must have been much older than that.
Mr. Hall will be remembered by many Journal readers, as he was, several years ago, in business here as partner, with T.C. Cain, and before coming here was in business several years at Silver Creek.
He was a man of very generous impulses, and more than ordinary mental ability.
From what Mr. Maury says of the nature of his work, it is altogether probably that his death was caused by an accidental fall on the wharf.
The Columbus Journal, July 17, 1895
MARRIED
BRADSHAW-McNEAL--Creston News: Dennis Bradshaw and Miss Merty McNeal were married at Columbus July 3d. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Maria Wright. The newly-wedded pair returned here Thursday, and on Friday they left for St. Edwards, where Dennis has employment and they will make their home. The News extends congratulations and best wishes.DIED
WELLS--Saturday morning at 8:15, after a few weeks' illness, of Bright's disease, E.O. Wells, in the 57th year of his age.
Mr. Wells was born in Virginia. He came to Nebraska with his family several years ago, and has since been a resident here.
We know but little of his history. At the time of his death he was a member of the city council.
He was a very active man, quick to apprehend, and a man of good impulses. He had the respect of the community, and he will be missed from the counsels of the city fathers.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon, Rev. Elliott preaching in the Presbyterian church from Job, xiv:3 as a text, after which the body was followed to the cemetery by a long procession of people, the fire department appearing in uniform, members of the G.A.R., Masons, city council, and a long line of carriages with sympathizing friends.
Mr. Wells leaves a widow and two daughters to mourn the loss of a faithful husband and affectionate father.KELLEY--July 10, at 10 a.m., at the the [sic] residence of her son, Patrick Henry Kelley, near Oconee, Mrs. Charity Kelley, in the 87th year of her age, being 86 on her last birthday, March 17.
Mrs. Kelley's maiden name was Beson. She was raised among the Quakers or Friends, but for some years past has been a member of the Presbyterian church.
In 1857 she removed from Ohio to Nebraska living near Florence. In 1861 they removed to this section, locating southwest of where Monroe now stands.
About two years ago she began to be afflicted by cancer, and was confined to her bed several months.
She leaves four sons and one daughter: John M., Patrick H., Jesse, Bish. B., and Mrs. Anna Young besides grand and great-grand children.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Presbyterian church in Oconee, and the body brought to Columbus and laid to rest in the cemetery here.
Grand-mother Kelley has been long and very favorably known to very many of our Nebraska readers. Of a most kindly, generous and liberal disposition, she was at home wherever she came, and made her way immediately to the hearts of all her acquaintances, whether young or old.
She had remarkable strength of mind, and rare good judgment. Her life had been one full of interesting incidents, and nothing could be more delightful than to listen to her narration of some of these, happening in her childhood of Jefferson county, Ohio.
Her long life has been one of usefulness to others, lived in the true spirit of christianity, and the world has been bettered by her being in it.O'NEIL--A man giving his name as John O'Neil stopped at the hospital here three days, leaving Saturday night of the 6th, and staying around town until Wednesday, when he started on foot for Platte Center where he said he had friends. He was overtaken by an old man, who was also seeking work and the two camped out for the night, in the old man's wagon, about one mile north of Mike Hogan's place. About 1 o'clock the elder man was awakened by O'Neil, who said he guessed he would kill himself, which frightened the other and he ran to a near neighbor, but on returning O'Neil was found hanging by the neck with a sursingle attached to the plow which was in the wagon.
The body was brought to Gass' undertaking establishment and afterwards buried. On Sunday the body was exhumed and taken to Omaha.
The Columbus Journal, July 24, 1895
DIED
BARNUM--Saturday morning last, of lung trouble, Caroline F., wife of George E. Barnum.
Mrs. Barnum's maiden name was Kimball. She was born in Illinois, July 19, 1848, and was married Dec. 24, 1868.
She had been ailing for a long time, but was confined to her bed during the last week of her life.
Services were held at the family residence at 10, Monday morning, Rev. Bross preaching from the text, Isaiah lxiv:6, "We all do fade as a leaf."
A large number of friends of the family were present to pay their respects to the memory of one who was a good and true woman, a loving wife and fond mother. The burial was in the cemetery at Bellwood.
The bereaved husband and children have the sincere sympathy of the community in the departure from earth of their precious one.
Monroe Looking Glass, July 25, 1895
DIED
BARNUM--July 20th at 10:30 A.M. at their home south of Columbus, Mrs Caroline T Barnum, wife of George E Barnum. Caroline T. Kimball was born in Ills. on July 19, 1848. She came to Nebraska with her folks in 1868 and on Dec 24, 1868 was married to George E. Barnum. They have lived since in Polk, Butler and Platte Countys. Mrs. Barnum was an earnest christian worker, having united with the Methodist church at Bellwood where she was also an earnest worker in the W.C.T.U. She leaves a husband and two children, also a father, four brothers, and two sisters to mourn her loss. Together with all her acquintance in the different localities where she has lived. The funeral services were held at the house July 22 and she was placed to rest in the burial grounds at Bellwood. The casket was covered with floral offerings of relatives and friends. A beautiful pillow of flowers with the word "Mother" across the front, told more than all else in what esteem she was held. The Looking Glass joins the many friends in extending its sympathy to the breaved family in this there greatest loss of a "Mother".
The Columbus Journal, July 31, 1895
DIED
KLAUS, KLAUS & KLAUS--On Wednesday evening last about 5 o'clock, four girls went wading in the Platte river, south of this city, and getting into a hole beyond their depth, three of them were drowned. The other one, says that she saved herself by touching bottom and jumping up to catch a breath of air, and thus doing until she got out of the deep place, she came to a sandbar about a half mile from where the casualty occurred, went home and gave the alarm.
Mike Welch and Robert Lisco, at about 8:30 and a mile below where the girls met their death, found on a sand bar the bodies of Lizzie and Hulda Klaus; a few minutes afterwards Mr. Lisco and Mr. Sparhawk found the body of Mary Klaus, about a mile and a half below the scene of the disaster.
Lizzie Klaus, aged 13, was the daughter of Charles Klaus of this city; Mary and Hulda, were respectively aged 11 and 7 years, and were daughters of Gottlieb Klaus, who lives just south of the Platte river bridge.
The funeral took place Thursday afternoon at five from the German Reformed church, Rev. De Gellar preaching a sermon at the church, in German, and making a brief address in English at the grave, taking his text in Psalms lxix, 2 3 and 14--"I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God. Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters." The church was crowded to overflowing during the services, and the bodies of the three children, (the oldest, being niece of the two sisters) were laid side by side in the same grave.
The Columbus Journal, August 7, 1895
DIED
SCHRAM--Saturday evening last the community was shocked by the announcement of the death of young Fred. Schram, run over by the cars.
The accident occurred at 5:35, near the Whistling post, north side of U.P. track, the train was Union Pacific freight No. 18, Kelly conductor, and it was going eastward at five or six miles an hour. Fred. had asked Fred. Kohler to go down with him to his grandmother's, Mrs. Friese's, to help him do some sprinkling, and both boys were catching a ride on the train, Kohler two cars ahead of Schram. It seems that Schram held on to the car for twenty feet after it passed the post, but finally fell. Both legs were fearfully mangled and torn to the knees, and the right leg broke near the hip, the left arm below the elbow. A stretcher was got from the depot, and the unfortunate boy put in as good shape as possible, and carried to his mother's home on Thirteenth street. Drs. Evans & Geer had been called and administered to his wants as best they might under the circumstances, but death came about two hours after the accident. It would seem from appearances that the left foot was under the cars first, and that thus he was dragged about ten feet, and in the struggle to get away, the left hand was caught. It is described by those who helped care for the lad, as a most harrowing sight--a mass of human pulp as to the parts of the body ground under the wheels of the cars.
The funeral took place from the Lutheran church Monday at 10 o'clock, Rev. Meissler officiating.
Deceased was the third son of Mrs. Schram, widow of Michael Schram, and a younger brother of the young men, clerks at the post-office. Mrs. Friese, near the cemetery, was his grandmother, and he often went down to help her care for graves, and this is where he and his companion were going when the fatal accident occured.MURRAY--Monday morning, August 5, of cholera infantum, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Murray, aged 11 months.
COFFEY--Friday morning, August 2, after a lingering illness of several years, Abel Coffey, aged 73 years and 9 months.
Mr. Coffey was born in Orleans county, New York. He had, for many years, been a resident of this city, and at one time kept a hotel where the Meridian now stands. He was a very quiet, unobtrusive man, devoted to his family, and during the last years of his life suffered greatly. He leaves a widow and four children to mourn his departure.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 4, Rev. Brown conducting services at the Episcopal church.
The Columbus Journal, August 14, 1895
MARRIED
WATTS-WELCH--Wednesday, August 7, at noon, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, Mr. W.H. Watts and Miss Martha A. Welch, Rev. Elliott, officiating.
Besides the relatives, there were a few invited friends present. The presents were numerous and valuable. Mr. Watts is one of the successful young business men of the city, and his bride the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Welch, well known to most of our local readers. She has been for several years a teacher in the Columbus city schools. Both are universally esteemed as worthy young people, and are to be congratulated in their union for life. They went east the same day on a wedding tour.WRIGHTER-TIFFANY--The Sheridan, Wyo., Post gives an account of the marriage of Miss Maud Tiffany, a Columbus girl. She has for the past year lived in Sheridan. We quote the following from the Post:
"At St. Peter's Episcopal church on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, by the Rev. Arnold Lutton, Mr. D. Clifford Wrighter, of Sheridan, to Miss Madalin M. Tiffany of Columbus, Nebr., Miss D__ay Stratton acting as bridesmaid and Dr. F. Dennebrink as groomsman.
The ceremony was private, being witnessed only by the members of the family.
Mr. Wrighter is a member of the firm of Heald & Wrighter and is numbered among the enterprising young business men of our city.
The bride, who, since her advent into our city, has been in the employ of the Sheridan County Commercial company, is a most estimable personage, possessing many charming traits of character as well as charms of person, which have endeared her to a large circle of friends, who will wish for her the richest blessings that life and its surroundings may yield.
The poet has said that 'man's abode was but a hermitage' until lovely woman came to his rescue. The Post and the host which is pleased to number itself among the friends of the happy couple, hope that this heritage has been transformed into a dreamland of happiness, that their voyage upon the matrimonial sea may be unmarred by storms or tempests, and that fortune and prosperity may come to them in abundance.
The young folks will enjoy their honeymoon in Sheridan."DIED
HONAHAN--Thursday, August 8th, at 9:30 p.m., after a lingering illness, of general debility caused by old age, Mrs. Johanna Honahan, aged 80 years.
She leaves a son and a daughter, John and Lizzie, also two granddaughters, Miss Jennie Shannahan who has made her home here, and Mrs. Doyle of Atchison, Kan., all the near relatives surviving.
The remains were interred Saturday morning in the Catholic cemetery, after services held at the church.YOUNG--Hugh Compton received the sad intelligence August 3d, informing him that his brother, Frank Young, (son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Young, who removed from here about a year ago to San Diego,) had been drowned.
While swimming with some other boys in a slough, he was taken with cramps, resulting fatally. Men working at a bridge near by got the body out of the slough and endeavored to resuscitate it, but without success.
Frank was a bright lad of 11 years, well remembered here by the acquaintances of the family, all of whom sympathize with the afflicted ones in their bereavement.
A letter dated August 5th, received by Mrs. J.N. Heater, from Miss Flora Compton, says that a physician and six men worked with Frank three hours trying to resuscitate him. The remains were buried Sunday following the death.
The Columbus Journal, August 21, 1895
MARRIED
WILLIAMS-HENRICH--At the farm residence of the bride, Wednesday, August 14, by Rev. Pulis, W.J. Williams and Mrs. J.S. Henrich, all of this county.
Mr. Williams is superintendent of the Columbus public schools, and the bride is well known to our local readers as a lady of many good qualities of mind and heart.
The happy couple are to be congratulated and The Journal adds its hearty congratulations to those of their numerous friends, and wishes them the best that earth affords.
The Columbus Journal, August 28, 1895
MARRIED
MERZ-GASS--In this city, August 25, by Rev. E. De Geller, August Merz and Miss Emily Gass.
Mr. Merz is one of our highly-respected business young men, and Miss Gass, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gass, is a young lady of many excellent qualities of heart and mind.
They left, the day of their marriage, for a trip east. Their host of friends wish them the greatest of blessings in their wedded life.
The Columbus Journal, September 4, 1895
DIED
BOETTCHER--Mr. Boettcher, aged 78 years, died on Sunday at the hospital, caused from old age. Mr. Boettcher has for several years been blind and for some time made his home with Wm. Dietrich. He seems to have no relatives here. He has been receiving a pension of $12 a month and quite a large sum is due him for back pension. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, and the remains buried in the cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, September 11, 1895
DIED
PLUMB--Monday evening, September 9, at 11:40, Mary Jane, wife of John Plumb, aged 68 years.
Deceased was born in Parish Levington, Cambridgeshire, England, 21 December, 1826.
She came to this country in 1868, settling in Illinois; and in 1884, settling in Nebraska.
She had been ailing since the first of July last.
She leaves her husband, Mr. Plumb, and her children, John, Akes, Henry, Mary and Alice.
The deceased was universally respected by all her acquaintance, and will be sincerely mourned by all who knew her.
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The funeral will take place Thursday at 10 o'clock, from the residence, six miles east of the city. The remains will be laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.SCHAAD--On Thursday evening, 6:30 o'clock, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Adolph Schaad, aged 36 years.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, Rev. De Geller officiating, a large concourse attending. The deceased had been in feeble health for a long while, but his taking away was entirely unexpected.
The Columbus Journal, September 18, 1895
DIED
JENKINS--Monday evening, Sept. 16, after an illness of many weeks, Julia Gilpin Jenkins.
Mrs. Jenkins was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 26, 1824; was married to Levi Jenkins Feb. 26, 1841. Several states they resided in, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, removing in 1871 to a lovely valley in south Madison county, this state, where her home was for many years, and until she came here to live with her son, E.H., who with his brother, Charles, now of Norfolk, survive her, her husband dying December, 1886, and her children, Ursula, Maria, Alice and Ella preceding her to the spirit land.
Services were held at the residence of E.H. Jenkins yesterday afternoon at four, Rev. Pulis officiating. The remains will be taken this (Wednesday) morning to Madison and placed beside those of her late husband.
Grandma Jenkins was universally beloved and was well worthy the fond affection of those who knew her intimately. To answer the good purposes of a human life for a score of years even, is much to accomplish, but to do as Grandma did, embody christian principles in a life of usefulness for seventy-one years, is a very great work to do, and she has, at last, after many weeks of suffering, fallen asleep, to waken, hale and well and free from pain, among friends long gone to the other shore.MORROW--Tuesday night, September 10, at 9:30 at Grand Prairie, Eulalie, daughter of Mr. E.C. and Mary Morrow, aged fourteen months.
The funeral took place Wednesday from the residence at 2 o'clock, Rev. Rogers preaching the sermon.
The Columbus Journal, September 25, 1895
MARRIED
FORD-HURD--At the residence of the bride's father, R.G. Hurd, Wednesday at 12 o'clock, L.J. Ford, of Battle Creek, Nebr., and Miss Ella Hurd of this city, Rev. J.D. Pulis officiating.
The bride is well known in this city for her many exemplary qualities. For a few years she has made her home in Battle Creek, where she had a class in music.
Mr. Ford is a student for the Baptist ministry, and is at present a book-keeper in Battle Creek.
The happy couple took the Norfolk train for Battle Creek, where they will reside.
Their many friends will wish them all the joys earth has to bestow.
The Columbus Journal, October 2, 1895
DIED
SMOLINSKI--Charles Smolinski, who had been in the employ of the Union Pacific company the past six years, the last year at Rock Spring, Wyoming, died there on the 25th ult. of typhoid fever. His age was about 25 years. The remains were taken in charge by his brethren of the A.O.U.W., brought to Duncan and buried Sunday.
The Columbus Journal, October 9, 1895
DIED
HELWIG--Clark Helwig, aged 18, while in an oat bin in an elevator at Rising, was smothered to death by a car of oats unloaded over him. Two other boys in the bin escaped and gave the alarm.
The Columbus Journal, October 16, 1895
DIED
PHILLIPS--Sunday, October 13, 3 p.m., at the residence of Israel Gluck in this city, of dropsy, Lawrence Phillips, aged 72 years.
Mr. Phillips was born in London, and at the age of 17 went to Australia. In 1849 he moved to California, in '58 to Milwaukee, where he lived many years, from there going to Chicago. After the great fire in that city he removed to this city, where he has since resided.
Two years ago he lost his home-partner, since which he has made his home with his daughter Mrs. I. Gluck. For many months he had been losing strength, dropsy ensuing and causing him much suffering in the fainl days of his life.
He leaves his children, Mrs. Bergman of Chicago, Alexander Phillips of Belvidere, Illinois, and Mrs. I. Gluck of this city.
At 9:25, Tuesday morning, the body was taken in charge by an escort of Masons consisting of J.R. Meagher, J.G. Pollock, Gus G. Becher and I. Sibbernsen, who with relatives, went to Omaha, where, at the Jewish temple, funeral servcies will be held, after which the escort named above, besides J.E. North and Gus Lockner of Omaha will act as pall bearers, and the body will be laid to its final rest in the cemetery with the impressive Masonic services.
Mr. Phillips was a man with the fixed qualities of the race of people to which he belonged, and if the world were composed of such as he, all manner of wrong and outrage among men would be done away with. He was a man of fixed, almost immovable convictions, direct, and plain-spoken, and thus his friendships were real and lasting.
The Columbus Journal, October 23, 1895
DIED
TSCHAUNER--October 20, Mrs. Takle Tschauner, aged 64 years. Burial Tuesday.SAVAGE--Monday morning, October 21, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M. Savage, aged 1 year and 3 months. Funeral Tuesday at 2 o'clock.
KUNEMANN--Sunday morning, Oct. 20, at 7:30, after an illness of four weeks, John H. Kunemann, aged 76 years. A nervous shock some four weeks ago, caused by a fall from a mower, seemed to be the beginning of his fatal illness, although there was no bodily injury visible. Mr. Kunemann was born in Germany and removed to this country in 1869, since which time has has made his home in Platte county. In 1886, his wife passed into the spirit world. He leaves four daughters, Mrs. Anna Hellbusch, Mrs. Sophia Hoefelmann, Mrs. Wilhelmina Crumland and Mrs. Gesina Luers, and one son Herman, to mourn the departure of a beloved and indulgent father.
The Columbus Journal, October 30, 1895
MARRIED
MEEDEL-MARTZ--October 23, at the residence of the bride's mother, William Meedel and Miss Mary Martz. A large crowd of friends were in attendance at the festivities.DIED
WELCH--Mr. and Mrs. William Welch, living near Genoa, lost their youngest child, about a year old, the burial taking place yesterday. Friends from here went to the funeral. All will sympathize with the parents in their bereavement.
The Columbus Journal, November 6, 1895
MARRIED
LAMAR-SPINNEY--Married at Oregon City, Oregon, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m., by Rev. Gilman Parker, Baptist minister, Mr. James Lamar and Miss Mabel Spinney, eldest daughter of Mrs. Alvin Levie, formerly of Columbus. The bride was tastefully attired in a dove-colored traveling suit, and looked as sweet and modest as the lovely roses, by which she was so profusely surrounded. The groom is one of Oregon City's enterprising and popular young men and is prominent in church work. After the congratulations of relatives and friends the bridal pair left on the noon train for a tour through the cities of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar will make their home in Oregon City after the third week in November. We unite our heartfelt wishes for the prosperity and welfare of this new home founded under such pleasing auspices.
The Columbus Journal, November 20, 1895
MARRIED
NAYLOR-BROWN--November 14th, at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. T.T. McFarlane, Fifteenth street, by Rev. C.S. Brown, Fred. D. Naylor and Miss Nellie E. Brown.
The Columbus Journal, November 27, 1895
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
SMITH-TAYLOR--Friends of Mrs. Mary Taylor will be interested to learn that she is to be married Thanksgiving to a Mr. Frank Smith of Marion, Illinois. Her many friends here will wish her life happiness.DIED
NORTH--Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death, at Omaha, at 1 o'clock a.m., of Mrs. James E. North.
She had been afflicted for several weeks with typhoid fever, and while here life had been despaired of several times during her severe illness, her death was a shock to her many friends in this city, which had been her home for many years.
Nellie Arnold was born in Steuben county, New York, in 1844, and at the age of fifteen, was married in this city, by the late Dr. C.B. Stillman, to James E. North, theirs being the second marriage in Platte county.
She leaves, besides her husband, her children, Edward W., Mrs. C.D. Evans, Frank J., Mrs. C.B. Speice and Miss Nellie North.
At this hour, Tuesday morning, we are informed that the funeral will take place here, but the time has not yet been determined upon.
Mrs. North's departure to the world of spirits will be sincerely mourned by all her acquaintance who had learned to appreciate her many good qualities.
The heartfelt sympathy of all old friends will go out to the afflicted husband and children in a loss which only Almighty power and love can assuage.SACKETT--Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of Mrs. F.M. Sackett, of Albion.
The Columbus Journal, December 4, 1895
MARRIED
WALKER-CLOUSER--At the Methodist parsonage, Columbus, Nebr., Nov. 26th, 1895, by Rev. John E. Moore, David W. Walker of Wakefield, Nebr., and Miss Naomi A. Clouser of Crawford Co., Iowa.
The happy couple expect to reside at Norfolk, this state, for the present.MAYES-YOUNG--November 28, 7 p.m., at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Young, by Rev. Moore, Ernest Mayes and Miss Nellie Young.
Only members of the two families were present at the wedding. An old-fashioned reception was given the next day at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Mayes. The young folks start out with the hearty good wishes of all who know them for a prosprous life-voyage.DIED
HENRICH--Thanksgiving morning Rev. A. Henrich of Platte Center.
He and Mrs. Henrich had retired the evening before at their usual hour, but as they did not appear about the house in the morning, and no response was made to knocking, William Bloedorn, a son-in-law, was notified, and on forcing an entrance into the house, it was found that Mr. and Mrs. Henrich had been asphyxiated by gas escaping from a hard coal stove.
We learn the following additional particulars: Mr. Henrich died in a few minutes after the house was opened. Mrs. Henrich was unconscious until about 1 o'clock. The damper in the stovepipe was turned off, and a piece of isingglass about two inches square was burst out allowing the escape of gas.
The funeral was held Sunday, P.W. and Louis Henrich and Mrs. Walker, sons and daughter of Mr. Henrich, arriving from Denver Saturday evening.
At this writing we have not at hand a sketch of Mr. Henrich's life, except that he was born in Germany, came to Pennsylvania when young; was engaged in preaching at Dayton, Ohio; then as preacher and editor in Kentucky, afterward in Nebraska.
He was 76 years old last May.
The Columbus Telegram, December 5, 1895
DIED
BOYD--Two little children of S. Boyd, of St. Edwards, were fatally scalded last Thursday morning. The little girl, aged 2, and the boy, aged 4, were sitting together on a chair in front of the stove, on which was a boiler full of water. One leg of the stove, which was defective, was in some way detached, when the stove tipped, emptying the contents on the children. The mother, in trying to catch the boiler, had one hand and arm to the elbow badly scalded. The suffering of the poor children was heartrending. After a couple of hours they became eased somewhat, but the end was drawing near. The little girl died at 4 p.m. and the boy at 7 p.m.
The Columbus Journal, December 11, 1895
MARRIED
BARNUM-SMITH--December 2, at the Allen House, Galesburg, Illinois, by Judge B.F. Holcomb, George E. Barnum of Columbus, Nebraska, and Mrs. Josephine Smith.
The newly married couple arrived in the city Wednesday, and will have the good wishes of all their friends for long life and abundant prosperity.DIED
STAUFFER--Monday morning, December 9, at 2 o'clock, of hemorrhage of the liver, John Stauffer.
He had been in poor health for several years, but latterly he seemed to have been considerably improved, a neighbor who saw him pass by his window even Sunday morning, remarked how well he looked. He had a slight attack Sunday forenoon. In the afternoon another more severe, and from that on he grew worse until death came to his relief.
John Stauffer was born in Switzerland, June 5, 1848, came to America in May, 1866. He lived the first summer in Olney, Illinois, engaged in farming; moved to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, in the fall of 1866, where he attended school and was engaged as clerk in a mercantile house until he came to Nebraska in the spring of 1868. He engaged one year as a clerk in a grocery in Omaha, then went to what was known as Jackson, now Duncan, the first station on the Union Pacific, west of this city, and built a store building, which was the first house in the town. In the mercantile business for a year there, he then removed to this city where he has since resided.
He was married in May, 1872, to Miss Eliza Blazer, who was, like himself, a native of Switzerland.
He was appointed county clerk in the fall of 1876; held the position until the expiration of the term and was elected to the same office in the fall of 1877. He held the office thirteen years and a few months. He then was cashier of the Columbus State Bank until his health began to fail.
Mr. Stauffer was a charter member of the Columbus Maennerchor, its first president, and holding the office some seven years. He was one of their best bass singers.
He was a member of the Modern Woodman, Royal Arcanum, I.O.O.F. and Knights of Pythias, the funeral services being conducted by the K.P. Mr. Stauffer's life insurance, through these societies and the New York Life amount to $11,500.
He was one of the organizers of the Columbus Cornet Band, twenty-two years ago, and, rather strange to say, his is the first death among all the membership.
He leaves his widow and children John, Anna, Bertha, Rosa and Martha.
Funeral services will be held in the opera house at 2 o'clock Wednesday, December 11, Rev. DeGellar and H.J. Hudson making the remarks.
There was probably never a gentler, kindlier spirit in human kind than animated John Stauffer. He was everybody's friend. Never man more regardful of the feelings of others, or more sensitive to their good opinion. Devoted to family and friends, he was not unmindful of his relations to the community at large, in the welfare of which he took a lively interest.
He has gone the way of all the earth, and his departure to the spirit world will be universally mourned by his acquaintances. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction.JACKSON--Mrs. C.J. Jackson, who has lived here for the last twelve years, and recently at the Thurston Hotel, but for two years has been visiting with relatives in Chicago, died Wednesday last. Mrs. Jackson is mother of Charles Jackson who travels for the Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, and is well known here. Her friends and acquaintances will regret to hear of her death.
The Columbus Telegram, December 12, 1895
DIED
WELLS--Last Friday, Charlie Wells, a boy about eleven years of age, living with his parents near Humphrey, was accidentally shot and killed. The boy with an older cousin named August Winters, aged eighteen years, was out in a granary and the latter had a loaded double-barrel shotgun in his hands examining the weapon, when he carelessly let it fall to the floor. One of the barrels was discharged and the entire charge of shot struck young Wells in the abdomen, tearing a great hole in his body. The accident occurred in the early evening, but the boy lived in terrible agony until 3 o'clock Saturday, when death relieved him of his sufferings.
The Columbus Journal, December 18, 1895
BIRTHS
LYNCH--December 14, to Mrs. James Lynch, a son.MARRIED
HECKER-ZYBACH--December 16th, at the residence of Frederick Fluckinger, Lonie Hecker and Miss Lena Zybach, Rev. DeGeller officiating.??-WHEELER--This paper failed to chronicle about two months ago the marriage of Miss Maggie Wheeler, a former resident here and a teacher of this county, to a gentleman of Chicago, where they are now residing. Her many friends will wish her a long life of happiness.
DIED
QUIGLEY--John Quigley, who worked for many years for John Haney, died at the hospital and was buried on Sabbath evening. He had been failing for six weeks before his death, which was from general debility. He was aged 80 years, and had been in the hospital several years. The funeral was from the Catholic church.