The Columbus Journal, May 4, 1898
MARRIED
ANDREWS-ELLIOT--The marriage of Mr. Elijah H. Andrews of Leadville, Colo., to Miss Mary Elliott of this city, occurred on Thursday, April 28, at 2:30 in the First Presbyterian church. The church was darkened and the space around the pulpit and organ was richly decorated with palms, ferns, smilax and other beautiful floral adornment from the greenhouse of Mr. C.C. Gray. The church was packed to its utmost capacity with friends and relatives of the bride, anxiously awaiting the appointed time to arrive. The day was warm and pleasant and the threatened wind storm in the morning subsided into a perfect calm and balmy day. Just as the clock on the wall indicated the appointed time, the contracting parties arrived and entered the church and immediately the electric lights were flashed on and Mrs. C.J. Garlow, presiding at the organ, began the prelude to the bridal chorus, while they marched up the aisle led by the ushers, Messrs. Garlow and McAllister, followed by the ring bearer, Master Hudson Chestnutwood, who was followed by the flower girls, Geraldine Gray and Clara Covert, who were also followed by the contracting parties; after taking their respective places in front of the pulpit, where Rev. R.E. Lee Hayes who was there awaiting their presence and after the bridal chorus from Der Frieschutz by Weber, which was appropriately rendered by Mesdames Geer, McAllister, Garlow and Miss Morgan, the ceremony was then performed with great impressiveness and solemnity, the organ at the same time discoursing softly and sweetly Mendelssohn's wedding march, except while prayer was being offered. At the close of the ceremony the bride and groom marched down the aisle as the wedding march welled up in clearer and louder tones from the organ.
The bride was attired in white satin duchess with a train and elaborately trimmed in pearls and duchess lace and in her right hand she carried a boquet of roses.
The groom was dressed in a unique suit of conventional black and he appeared very composed throughout the entire ceremony.
The reception was held in the parlors of the Clother hotel from 3 to 5 p.m., where an elegant lunch was served and where they received with great cordiality all the friends invited. Many nice and costly presents were received.
At 7:15 p.m. as the fast mail train pulled in from the east, a large crowd of friends and relatives gathered at the depot to see them off and bid them good bye. Much merriment was indulged in while the train was halting. The rice in great quantities was thrown promiscuously in all directions, not only upon the bride and groom, but upon every person who came in reach of those who had prepared themselves for the occasion.
The bride has many friends in Columbus who join in wishing her happiness and prosperity in her new home in Leadville, Colo.DIED
HAGEL--William Hagel, sr., died at the hospital Wednesday afternoon of last week of dropsy. He had been ailing quite a while. Funeral services were held Friday at Maennerchor hall, and the remains taken to Schuyler for burial, accompanied by a large number of sorrowing relatives and acquaintances. The Journal will give a more extended article concerning Mr. Hagel in its next issue. We knew him well and had occasion to appreciate his many good traits of character.
The Columbus Journal, May 11, 1898
DIED
PANGBORN--Monday, May 9, at 2:15 a.m., Mable B., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Pangborn.
Mabel began to be ill about two weeks ago, and the operation called tracheotomy was performed Monday of last week by Drs. Arnold and Baker, very successfully relieving the trouble of breathing, but the heart seemed not to be strong enough to recover, and so the end came. Mable was born at Lima, Montana, June 18, 1887. The funeral services will be held at the M.E. church this, Tuesday, afternoon at 3 o'clock. The friends of the family sincerely sympathize with them in their bereavement.PLATH--Ludwig, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Plath, died Sunday evening at 5:30 at the family residence in the western part of town, after a long illness, of dropsy. He had been ailing for more than a year, and for a while it was thought that his trouble was rheumatism, but positive symptoms of dropsy developed later. Mr. Plath is a brother of Leopold and Gus Plath of this city, and only removed here from Humphrey this spring. His one object in moving was that his son might have the best medical attendance possible. The funeral service was held Tuesday at the Methodist church, at 10 o'clock, Rev. Mickel preaching the sermon from Job xix 25 to 27, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery here. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their dark hour of bereavement.
MATHER--Word has been received here of the death at Council Bluffs, Friday, of James Mather, uncle of Mrs. Jonas Welch. He ate supper as usual, and fell dead upon leaving the table. He was 72 years of age and will be remembered by some of the older readers of The Journal, as he visited with the Welches when they lived on Shell Creek.
HAGEL--William Hagel, whose death has heretofore been recorded in The Journal, was born Oct. 25, 1831, in Unlinger, Wurtemberg, and came to America in 1853, living two years in New York state working at his trade, miller. From 1855 to 1870 he was head miller for a large concern in Middleton, Wis.; in 1874 he was engaged as miller by Wells & Nieman for their mill on Shell creek, and afterwards rented the Dworak mill. In 1875 he engaged with his nephew Paul in the saloon business in this city. From 1878 to '92 he owned and operated a farm near Cedar Rapids. At this time he married a second time. Since then he had been engaged here in the saloon and cigar business. For many months he had been ailing with liver and kidney trouble, closing with dropsy. He leaves six children by his first wife, William, Frank, George, Paul, Mrs. Gus. Schroeder and Mrs. Hagel, besides his widow and step-son, Henry Thille, all of this city. An honest man, he had the full confidence of his friends. A kindly, well-meaning man, he thought harm to none. In the business struggles of life he was too easy with those who owed him, and consequently at times he fell to the rear. In character, he was just and generous; kind and considerate, and thus where hearts were human, his goodness had due recognition.
The Columbus Journal, May 18, 1898
DIED
WILLY--Mrs. Willy, mother of Dr. Willy, now of New Orleans, died Friday morning of dropsy. She had been ailing for some time, and had been very kindly and tenderly cared for by the lady friends of the neighborhood, Dr. Tiessing rendering his services free of charge. She was born October 21, 1821, and had been a widow eighteen years. We are informed she leaves three sons and two daughters. A grandson from California was at the funeral, Saturday, services being held at the German Reformed church, conducted by Rev. DeGeller.HUBER--Died, Tuesday, May 10, at the residence of his father, John Huber, in this city, Charles Calvin Huber, in the 42nd year of his age, of consumption. The remains were buried Wednesday afternoon, services being conducted at the Methodist church, (in the absence from home of the pastor, Rev. Mickel), by Rev. Hayes of the Presbyterian church. He was born at Waterloo, New York, June, 1856, and had been a resident of Columbus years ago, but latterly had lived in California. In pursuance of a resolution of sympathy offered by Judge A.M. Post, district court adjourned during the funeral services.
IRWIN--William Irwin, sr., an aged vateran of the civil war, and one of the early settlers of Platte county, died at his home near West Hill, this county, on Saturday last, and his remains were buried Monday. At this writing we can learn no further particulars.
HAFER--James J. Hafer, an itinerant musician and journalist, who joined the Volunteer army here last year, died at Maryville, Kansas, Monday, April 11. He had many excellent traits of character, and will be kindly remembered by the friends he made while here.
The Columbus Journal, May 25, 1898
MARRIED
SACRIDER-NIEMAN--A happy event which took place at the Holy Trinity church Wednesday evening was the marriage of Mr. Louis H. Sacrider and Miss Minnie Nieman, the ceremony being performed by Rev. D.C. Pattee and witnessed by only the relatives. Although of Platte county Mr. Sacrider has lived in Schuyler some time being employed at the Union Pacific depot. About five months ago he quit and entered into a partnership with F.H. Kolm. He is a young man of excellent habits, industrious and well thought of by all who know him. His bride is one of Schuyler's fairest and most lovable daughters, a charming lady of fine mind and disposition who is admired and highly regarded by her numberless acquaintances who have known her since childhood and who will take the greatest pleasure in adding their best wishes to those of the Sun, for the future welfare and happiness of the young couple. Those present from other places were the father and mother of the groom, two sisters, and F.A. Hoppach, from Monroe, and Mrs. W.C. Barthalmew of Stromsburg. The young people go to housekeeping immediately in the John Pollard residence.--Schuyler Sun.DIED
VANDERCARR--Aaron S. Vandercarr died Friday at his home in Butler county, and his remains were buried Sunday, 10 o'clock, at Bellwood, a large number of friends attending the funeral. He came from Branch county, Michigan, to Nebraska in 1869. His age was 80 years, 6 months and 20 days.SMITH--George B. Smith (eldest son of Samuel C. Smith, who resided in Platte county for years, and removed from here to California) died at San Diego Sunday week of stomach trouble. Besides his widow, he leaves a son about four years old. He was in his 39th year. Mr. Smith, in his early manhood bought a job printing office of Emerson J. Potts, afterwards selling the same to D.F. Davis, and the material is now a part of the Telegram property. He will be kindly remembered by many of our citizens, who sincerely sympathize with his sister, Mrs. J.G. Reeder, and other relatives, in his departure to the world of spirits.
The Monroe Republican, May 27, 1898
MARRIED
SACRIDER-NIEMAN--A happy event which took place at the Holy Trinity church Wednesday evening was the marriage of Mr. Louis H. Sacrider and Miss Minnie Nieman, the ceremony being performed by Rev. D.C. Pattee and witnessed by only the relatives. Although of Platte county, Mr. Sacrider has lived in Schuyler some time, being employed at the Union Pacific depot. About five months ago he quit and entered into a partnership with F.H. Kolm. He is a young man of excellent habits, industrious and well thought of by all who know him. His bride is one of Schuyler's fairest and most lovable daughters, a charming lady of fine mind and disposition, who is admired and highly regarded by her numberless acquaintances who have known her since childhood and who will take the greatest pleasure in adding their best wishes to those of the Sun for the future welfare and happiness of the young couple. Those present from other places were, the father and mother of the groom, two sisters, and F.R. Hoppock from Monroe, and Mrs. W.C. Bartholemew from Stromsburg.--Schuyler Sun.
The Columbus Journal, June 1, 1898
MARRIED
TSCHUDY-DUSSELL--Married, Thursday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, John B. Tschudy and Miss Bertie Dussell, Rev. Rogers officiating. They have the best wishes of their many friends in the city. The happy couple were tendered a serenade by the drum corps, of which the groom is a member, and were handsomely entertained.DIED
SECORD--Dale, the 13 year old son of Mrs. Tillie Secord, was drowned in the slough near the B.& M. railroad bridge, Monday afternoon of last week. With others, he went in swimming; it is supposed that he was taken with cramps, as he was warm when he jumped into the cold water, and he immediately called for help, so says the Schuyler Sun.
The Monroe Republican, June 3, 1898
BIRTHS
GILLAN--Born, on Monday, May 23, to Mr. and Mrs. James Gillan, a boy.
The Columbus Journal, June 8, 1898
MARRIED
ROGERS-MORSE--Rev. Arthur J. Rogers and Miss Clara M. Morse were married at the home of the bride's parents at Clarks, Neb., Thursday morning, June 2, Rev. Rogers, father of the groom, officiating. Quite a number of friends were present. Refreshments were served, after which the newly wedded couple took the train east for a trip to Minnesota, Rev. Rogers and Miss Mamie Rogers accompanying them. Those present from Columbus were: C.C. Sheldon, W. Weaver and E. von Bergen.DIED
RASMUSSEN--Last Wednesday morning word was received here that Julius Rasmussen had died suddenly at Omaha.
It appears that he had gone to take a Turkish bath, and when thus engaged it was noticed that he was very ill. He was removed to another room, but died in a short time.
The remains were brought to this city Thursday, and the funeral took place Friday afternoon, in charge of the Masonic fraternity, and was one of the largest funerals ever seen in Columbus.
Mr. Rasmussen was born in Denmark, and had been engaged in business here the past twenty-six years, having served latterly as clerk for County Clerks Pohl and Phillips. We understand he had about $8,000 in life policies.
He leaves a widow and six children, besides a host of warm personal friends to mourn his departure into the unknown bourne, "whence no traveler returns."CLARK--County Superintendent of Schools Leavy is in receipt of a letter, dated May 24, from U.S. Consul Hugh Pitcairn at Hamburg, Germany, telling him that a man named J.T. Clark had died at Eppendorf hospital, that city, on the 15th of May. Among other effects, he had L67 in gold, and 1575 francs in silver. The description is such that there can be no mistake about it being our fellow-citizen who left here some months ago, with a view to becoming a missionary in Africa. The letter referred to said he was on his way from Monrovia, Liberia. Mrs. Clark sent a cablegram to the consul.
The Columbus Telegram, June 9, 1898
DIED
REISS--Jacob Reiss, of Creston, died last Monday of paralysis. He was 74 years old and been sick just five years, having been taken sick on Decoration day, 1893. His trouble began with his toes and from that point gradually crept over his system. Mr. Reiss had been a resident of Creston for a good many years, keeping a hardware store there. He leaves a wife and four or five grown children, among whom is Mrs. Kasper Karthaus, of this city. The funeral was held here in St. Francis church Wednesday and the remains interred in the cemetery here. The G. A. R. Post of Creston, of which Mr. Reiss was a member, escorted the remains here from Creston and assisted at the funeral. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
The Monroe Republican, June 10, 1898
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
BRUNING-SLAYTON--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Jennie Slayton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Slayton, and Lewis P. Bruning on Wednesday, June 15.DIED
RASMUSSEN--Julius Rasmussen of Columbus, well known to many of our readers, died very suddenly in Omaha last Wednesday. The remains were buried in the Columbus cemetery by the Masonic orders.
The Columbus Journal, June 15, 1898
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WRIKNER-YOHNK--Judge Cuba was called upon to marry rather a young couple the other day, June 2. They were William Wrikner, age 19, of Platte county, and Miss Anna Yohnk aged 18, of Rogers precinct, this county, says the Schuyler Sun.DIED
MURDOCK--Another of the prominent citizens of Columbus departed this life Sunday morning last at 1 o'clock. He had been ailing the past two years. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 2:30, after brief services at the residence, conducted by Rev. Hayes of the Presbyterian church. Interment in the Columbus cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends.
Joseph S. Murdock was born at Breton, N.Y., August 29, 1829. He lived a few years at Glens Falls, a near-by city, a few years before coming west to Rockford, Ill., in 1876. There he lived about two years, coming to Platte county in April, 1878, living for the first four years in Monroe township, and since then in this city.
He was always a busy, active man, and has been engaged as a carpenter and contractor, as a lumber dealer and as a grocer.
Mr. Murdock served his country for about three years during the War of the Rebellion as a member of the Fifteenth New York cavalry.
Although a Mason, he did not identify himself with any lodge after coming west. He was one of the organizers of the Building and Loan association of this city, and the officers of the association attended the funeral in a body.
He was married June 22, 1852, to Miss Charlotte Hudson, who, with their two children, H.I. and William survive to mourn the departure of a loving husband and father.
The Monroe Republican, June 17, 1898
BIRTHS
LITTLE--Born, on Monday, June 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Little, an eight and one-half pound boy.
The Columbus Journal, June 22, 1898
DIED
MITCHELL--Mrs. Lois Mitchell died of heart failure at her home near Clearwater, Neb., June 14, 1898, in her 75th year.
She was born in Salisbury, Herkimer county, N.Y., November 18, 1823, her maiden name Lois Shedd.
She sank quietly to rest like going to sleep, free from pain, as she had often expressed a wish, having implicit faith in the Good Father whom she trusted fully, without fear or doubt.
The funeral was attended from the residence of her son, H.W. Mitchell, at 2 o'clock p.m. on the 15th inst., Rev. C.W. Baker preaching a very appropriate sermon from the text 27th verse of the 9th chapter of Hebrews. The songs sung were the old familiar ones she so much loved: "Rock of Ages," "Nearer My God, to Thee" and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul."
The burial was in the cemetery two miles north of Clearwater, Neb.
She leaves two sons, John Wiggins of this city, and H.W. Mitchell of Clearwater, who were both in attendance at her burial.
So passes another truly noble mother.CONNELLY--From the Platte Co. (Humphrey) Democrat we gather the following:
William Connelly, sr., died at his home near Lindsay, June 11, aged 79 years. He was born in Ireland, emigrated to Scotland when a young man, and married Miss Sarah McMasters. Their first four children, Patrick, who died in Scotland, William, Samuel and Edward, who reside near Lindsay, were born in Scotland. Emigrating to Canada in 1854, Mr. Connelly and family came to Nebraska in 1871, locating on the homestead where he has resided. His wife and eight children survive him, viz: William, Samuel, Edward, James, Mrs. John H. Gogan, Mrs. Ed. Ratturham, Francis, and Mrs. Martin Mogan, all to mourn the loss of a kind father and an exemplary christian. A son named John died about twenty years ago. His children are all married, one of the daughters living in Cripple Creek, Colo., several living in Lindsay, and the balance along the Shell creek. Mr. Connelly was a good citizen, an obliging neighbor, as honest as the sun, and had the respect and good will of all who knew him. A large number of relatives, friends and neighbors attended the funeral, there being about sixty-five vehicles in the procession. His remains were taken to St. John's Catholic church, seven miles southeast of Lindsay, and after the usual mass being held, was laid to rest in the cemetery near the the [sic] church. The church was filled to its utmost capacity during the service, a large number standing all the time, while many could not get inside. The large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors who followed his remains to their last resting place was a true testimony of the high esteem in which he was held.TURNER--Monday evening, June 20, at the family residence in this city, Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.K. Turner, in the twenty-sixth year of her age.
The funeral is to take place from the residence at 3 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon.
She was born January 7, 1873, in this city, and had lived most of her life in Platte county.
She had been ailing for several years, but twelve weeks ago Sunday last began the illness which proved fatal at twenty minutes to six Monday evening.
Evening here, it is morning There.
The Monroe Republican, June 24, 1898
BIRTHS
McANINCH--Born, on Tuesday, June 21, to Mr. and Mrs. E.W. McAninch, a son.SMYER--Born, on Friday, June 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smyer, a daughter.
MARRIED
BRUNING-SLAYTON--Miss Jennie Slayton of Monroe and L.A. Bruning were married at the residence of the groom's parents, Cedar Bluffs, Neb., June 15. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few friends and relatives being present.DIED
TURNER--Alice, daughter of M.K. Turner of the Columbus Journal, died Monday, June 20, in the twenty-sixth year of her age. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon.HAMILTON--M.L. Hamilton returned Monday from Elliott, Ia., where he was called to see his mother, who was at the point of death. She was buried on Thursday of last week. His brother, who went with him, was taken sick while there and was unable to return. [Loup Valley.]
The Columbus Journal, June 29, 1898
DIED
BREWER--June 24, J.D. Brewer in the sixtieth year of his age.
Mr. Brewer was at work up to 2 o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday, seemingly as well as usual, and after finishing the work on which he was engaged, sharpened his tools to begin another job early Friday morning.
He had gone as was his custom, early Friday morning to the barn to milk the cow, and was found there, life extinct, by his son, a few minuites [sic] after his death.
The shock has been a terrific one to his wife, who has not been in vigorous health.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at four, Masonic fraternity in charge, assisted by the ladies of the Eastern Star.
Mr. Brewer was born near Cincinnatti [sic], Ohio, in 1839. When seventeen years old he began to learn the business of engineer and wheelwright. He came to Nebraska in 1866, locating at first in Omaha. He built numerous mills in this section of the state, and was well known as an excellent workman and a man of far more than ordinary strength of character.
The widow and two sons have the sincere sympathy of the community in their affliction.DAVIES--June 26, at 12:30, P.M., Helen M. Davies, on her sixty-third birthday anniversary.
Helen M. Thurston was born June 26, 1835; married Aug. 3, 1860, at St. Joseph, Mo., to W.D. Davies, who departed this life in 1889.
She leaves five sons to mourn the departure of a loving mother: J.D. of California, O.H. of Wyoming, C.K., A.L. and A.F., all of whom were present at the funeral except J.D.
She had thought for some time that she was not long for this world, because of failing strength, but the end came sooner than was anticipated by the friends. After Friday morning she was unconscious until, on the Sabath [sic] day, the soul took its departure.
Services were held at the residence of her son A.L. near Silver Creek, where she died, Rev. Hampton preaching the sermon, the theme being, victory over the grave.
Loving friends and neighbors followed the mortal remains to their resting place in the Columbus cemetery, Rev. Weed pronouncing the prayer and benediction.
The Monroe Republican, July 1, 1898
DIED
PETERSON--Hans Peterson died June 29 at his home, six and one-half miles northwest of Monroe. He leaves a wife and three children. The funeral will be held at the Looking Glass Lutheran church Friday.
The Columbus Journal, July 6, 1898
MARRIED
HUBER-ROBB--Married, Tuesday of last week, at Omaha, John H. Huber of this city, and Miss Gertrude Robb of Little FAlls, New York. The happy young couple arrived here Thursday. The Journal extends congratulations, and good wishes for a long and prosperous life.DIED
McKEAN--Wednesday, June 29, at 3:45 p.m., at her home, Shenandoah, Iowa, Mrs. Martha J. McKean.
Funeral services at residence, Thursday at 4 p.m., Rev. J.B. Little officiating. Interment at Rose Hill cemetery.
Mrs. McKean had many warm friends here, who sympathize with the family in their loss.HOSTE--Evo Hoste, living near David City, sprained his ankle the next day after he arrived here from Belgium, and was unable to get relief and expressed a desire to be killed rather than remain in that condition. Last Wednesday he killed himself using a shot gun.--Banner.
FOLEY--Timothy A. Foley was drowned in the Platte at North Bend Saturday afternoon. Foley, accompanied by three friends, went to the river to bathe. Foley stripped first and dove from the bank, a distance of seven feet, striking on his head. He was stunned and came up once, then went down again. His body was found half an hour later 300 yards below where he went in. The coroner's inquest found a verdict of accidental drowning. Foley worked at South Omaha the last few months, going to Colon Tuesday to visit relatives, coming to North Bend Thursday. His parents live at Platte Center, where the interment will be made. Foley was 25 years of age, unmarried, and was a member in good standing of camp No. 4279, Modern Woodmen of America.
The Columbus Telegram, July 7, 1898
DIED
FOLEY--The remains of Timothy Foley, a young man about 28 years of age who was drowned in tho Platte river at North Bend, last Saturday evening, arrived here Sunday morning on Union Pacific No. 1. The unfortunate young man was a son of Patrick Foley, an old and respected resident of this county living about one mile south of Platte Center. He had been working at the depot at North Bend for some time, and in company with others went in swimming, and the account in the Omaha Bee from the North Bend reporter says that it is thought he broke his neck by diving in shallow water.
The remains were met here by relatives and taken to the residence of Mr. Sweenie in the western part of the city and afterward taken to his home from where he was buried in the cemetery on the banks of beautiful Shell Creek. It was indeed a sad affair and a crushing blow to the family, who have the sympathy of all in their dark hour of sorrow.
The Columbus Journal, July 13, 1898
MARRIED
NORTH-COOLIDGE--Wednesday, July 6, 1898, at the residence of S.E. Cushing in this city, Luther H. North and Mrs. Elvira C. Coolidge, Rev. R.L. Hayes officiating.
The happy couple have been receiving the hearty congratulations of their host of friends the past week, and are well deserving of the best that may happen to mortals on earth.DIED
BUSHNELL--Wednesday morning, July 6, of spinal meningitis, Homer, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Bushnell, aged four years.
The Columbus Journal, July 20, 1898
DIED
COWDERY--James C. Cowdery, father of ex-secretary of state B.F. Cowdery, died last evening after an illness of six weeks. Mr. Cowdery had lived in Lincoln for eight years with his son. He was born at Mecca, Ohio, and spent the greater part of his life in his native state. He was seventy-six year old. Although he had not formed a large acquaintance during his residence in Lincoln, he had many warm friends who grieve to hear of his death. The funeral will be held Friday at 5 p.m. at 334 South Thirteenth street the residence of B.F. Cowdery, his only surviving child. We take the foregoing from the Lincoln Journal of Thursday last. Mr. Cowdery lived here many years before he moved to Lincoln, and was held in high esteem by those who were intimately acquainted with him. Friends here sincerely mourn with the bereaved son.
The Columbus Journal, July 27, 1898
DIED
ARMSTRONG--Tuesday evening, July 20, 5:30, at the Sisters hospital this city, Henry S. Armstrong.
Mr. Armstrong was born in Glasgow, Scotland, February 14, 1820, but came to this country when a boy, residing most of his life in Baltimore, Maryland. Several years ago he moved to Norfolk; then, in 1891, to Columbus, where he has since resided.
About three years ago he was afflicted with cancer in the face, and sought various forms of relief with varying success, but finally, a few months ago, gave up the struggle as hopeless.
The remains were taken to Norfolk, Wednesday, and laid to rest in Prospect Hill cemetery at 4 o'clock by the side of his wife, who was buried there ten years ago. Rev. J.B. Leedom officiated at the funeral.
Mr. Armstrong leaves two sons, resident here, and three daughters, who live in California.
Monroe Looking Glass, July 28, 1898
BIRTHS
TERRY--S.C. Terry was setting up the cigars Tuesday. It's a Girl.
The Columbus Journal, August 3, 1898
DIED
PFEIFER--Wednesday night of last week at about 9:30, while Mr. Pfeifer was returning home from Columbus, the incoming B.& M. passenger train struck his wagon, a piece of the hay rack striking the engineer in the face.
Sheriff Byrnes held an inquest with E.O. Rector, G.A. Schroeder, J.L. Paschal, A.R. Miller, J.M. Honahan and D.J. Chestnutwood as jury. The body was found lying on the west side of the track horribly bruised; the right leg broken in several places; the left leg broken and the hip bone dislocated; both arms broken also his back and ribs. Death is thought to have been instantaneous.
The fact that the body was found on the west side of the track and the wagon and hay rack on the other side, led the jury to believe that Mr. Pfeifer had noticed his danger and was trying to get out at the hind end of the wagon when the accident occurred.
The jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts, and further found "from the evidence obtained thtat the railroad employes are in no way responsible for his death."
Mr. Pfeifer was forty years old and leaves a wife and four children, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their affliction.STEIN--Conrad Stein, who lives half way between Shelby and Osceola, was in the city Thursday following a clew to his 10-year-old son Arthur, who left home the Friday morning before. He was at Wange's Saturday aftenroon, and stopped at Dexters' about nine miles south of here, where he inquired how far it was to the city of Columbus, and which direction, saying that he had an uncle living here. The anxious father had traced him in this direction, coming across those who had seen such a lad, but could find no clew this side the Platte river.
Since placing the foregoing in type, the following telegram appears in the Omaha Bee of Friday under date of Thursday at Papillion:
"A boy about 10 years old was found by the section men three miles east of town this morning, frightfully mangled by the cars. Coroner Hamilton was notified, but decided not to hold an inquest. The boy could not be identified. He answers the description partly as Arthur Stein, who ran away from his home at Shelby, Neb. He fell off a train and was ground to pieces by the wheels."WOLF--Frank Wolf, a farmer living near Norfolk; on Saturday week received injuries from which he died Tuesday of last week, says the Norfolk Journal. He was cutting oats with a binder when something went wrong at the rear end of the machine, and he got out to fix it. The horses started up, and Mr. Wolf ran around to the left of the team in front of the sickle to get hold of a mule which seemed badly scared. Although he caught the mule's bridle, he was unable to stop him, and was dragged a considerable distance when his hold slipped, he fell in front of the machine where he was rolled along a distance of 30 feet, the machine finally passing over him. The man's left leg was broken in two places, his left ankle dislocated as also his right shoulder. His entire body below the arms was completely paralyzed as the result of an injury to his spinal cord.
Monroe Looking Glass, August 4, 1898
BIRTHS
MATSON--Born, July 30th, '98 to Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Matson, a son.MARRIED
LIEBER-SACRIDER--Harry W. Lieber is to be married tomorrow, August 4, to Miss Jessie R. Sacrider, of the vicinity of Monroe, this county. They will be at home, Kewanee, Illinois after Aug. 8. THE JOURNAL joins their host of friends in good wishes for their welfare. -- Columbus Journal. The above named parties were married at the residence of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Sacrider. LOOKING GLASS tenders congratulations.
The Monroe Republican, August 5, 1898
BIRTHS
MATSON--Born, on Saturday, July 30, to Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Matson, a boy.STEVENS--Born, on Friday, July 26, to Mr. and Mrs. James Stevens, a boy of standard weight. James goes the rounds with a 2x4 smile and says it sounds funny to be called pa.
MARRIED
LIEBER-SACRIDER--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, three miles north of Monroe, Miss Jessie Sacrider to Harry W. Lieber of Kewanee, Ill., Rev. H.A. Shuman officiating. The wedding was a quiet one, only relatives being present. Miss Carrie Sacrider acted as bridesmaid and F.E. Sacrider a groomsman. After the ceremony the couple left for Omaha, where they will visit the exposition, and they will be at home in Kewanee, Ills., after August 8. Miss Sacrider is one of Platte county's school teachers and has a host of friends in this vicinity who have known her since childhood. The groom's home is in Kewanee, but he has quite a number of acquaintances here. The Republican joins with the many friends of the couple in wishing them a happy and prosperous journey through life.
The Columbus Journal, August 10, 1898
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
TAYLOR-CROSS--Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Lucy Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Cross, to Mr. Walter Smith Taylor, Wednesday, August 17, at the home of the bride's parents in this city. Miss Cross has many friends who will wish her well in her new home.DIED
SMITH--William Smith died Monday of last week in Colfax county, at the advanced age of ninety years. Says the Schuyler Sun: "He could well remember the day when there were no railroads and no steam boats to cross the ocean, no telegraph, no reapers, no mowers, no sewing machines and thousands of other inventions which have come in the present century to lighten our labors. In short Mr. Smith's long life has covered the greater part of our country's history and of the twenty-five presidents who have sat in the white house chair he lived under the administrations of twenty-three of them."
Monroe Looking Glass, August 11, 1898
BIRTHS
BARNUM--Born, Aug 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. George E. Barnum of Columbus, a daughter.
The Monroe Republican, August 12, 1898
BIRTHS
BARNUM--Born, on Monday, August 8, to Mr. and Mrs. George Barnum of Columbus, a ten pound girl.
The Columbus Journal, August 17, 1898
MARRIED
FINNEGAN-POWERS--The wedding of Miss Ella Powers to William Finnegan was celebrated this morning at the Catholic church, Rev. Mugan officiating. The bride is a popular young lady of Columbus and the groom lives in El Dorado, a small place in this state. Both attended the Normal school some time ago and number many friends in this city. They will make their home in El Dorado.--Fremont Tribune, Aug. 11.DIED
KUENZLI--Wednesday, August 10, of typhoid fever, Miss Lena Kuenzli, aged 27 years, 11 months, 30 days.
The funeral Saturday was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends and neighbors.PEARSELL--Word was received here last week of the death, at San Diego, California, of the 18-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pearsell. All their acquaintance here will sympathize with them in their affliction.
The Monroe Republican, August 19, 1898
BIRTHS
DICKINSON--An eleven pound girl put in an appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dickinson Wednesday of last week. [Loup Valley.]
The Columbus Journal, August 24, 1898
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
JANING-ZINNECKER--Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Lydia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Zinnecker of this city, to Mr. Isaac Janing of Osceola, at 11 o'clock Wednesday, August 31st at the home of the bride's parents east of town.MARRIED
HAKE-ROUTSON--Miss Florence Routson and Mr. Ren Hake were married last Wednesday in Omaha. Miss Routson is a Columbus girl, and for the past few years has been making her home with her aunt, Mrs. Early. Mr. Hake was formerly with the U.P. company here, and is now one of the guards on the Trans-Mississippi gouunds [sic]. The wedding came as a surprise to the young folks' friendds here but they have the very best wishes of all their acquaintances.DIED
JONES--Dewey, the little three-months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones, was found dead in its bed Friday morning. The cause of its death is not known, as the child seemed apparently in good health. In the absence of Rev. Mickel, Rev. Rogers conducted the funeral services in the M.E. church Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, after which the body was interred in the cemetery.