Columbus Telegram, April 7, 1905
DIED
YOUNG--George Alexander, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Young, of __ylum, Nebraska, died Saturday morning at nine o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Hart, where Mrs. Young had been staying for the last week or two. The little fellow had never been well or strong since the day of his birth two months ago. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Dr. and Mrs. ___ returned Tuesday morning to _______.SCHILZ--Miss Maggie Schilz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schilz, of this city, died last Friday night at St. Elizabeth hospital, in LaFayette, Indiana. The message announcing her demise came as a shock to relatives and friends here, as the previous message had expressed strong hope that the young lady would soon be strong enough to travel and return home to await her return to health. The change for the worse came very suddenly. Tuberculosis of the throat was the cause of death. Miss Schilz had been afflicted since last December. No young lady in Columbus was held in higher esteem by friends and acquaintances than Miss Maggie Schilz. She was of a retiring disposition, included to discourage, rather than to acquire many close friendships, but to know her was to respect her in the highest sense of the word. And it is gratifying to know that in her late home the same condition prevailed. From childhood Miss Schilz had been ambitious to devote her life to the cause of charity and her church. Since February a year ago she had been attending a preparatory school to fit herself for the work, and not very long ago was informed that she might be assigned to the head of a large Catholic institute of learning. It is not generally known here that she had taken the habit in the Franciscan Sisterhood, but such is the case. The name she acquired thereby was Sister Epihania. At the funeral, which took place at St. Bonaventura church Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, six sisters from St. Francis academy acted as pall bearers, and the interment was in the sisters' lot in the church cemetery. Many friends of the young woman attended the funeral. The young ladies' Sodality, of which society the deceased had been a member, attended in a body. Miss Schilz was twenty-five years old the 21st of last December. She was born and raised in Columbus. Soon after completing a course of study in St. Francis academy she became deputy clerk under C.M. Gruenther. With marked proficiency she held this position until resigning to commence study for her chosen life work. She was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schilz. Besides the father and mother she leaves three brothers and four sisters. ...
CATTAU--Moritz, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cattau, died Monday night at St. Mary's hospital from the effects of a virulent skin disease resulting from scarlet fever. This is the third child Mr. and Mrs. Cattau have lost through the same cause during the past few weeks, and they are almost heart broken. The child was brought to the hospital about a week before it died.
Columbus Telegram, April 14, 1905
MARRIAGE LICENSES
A marriage license was issued by Judge Ratterman last Wednesday to Mr. George Sander and Miss Minnie Luedtke, of Creston. The young man is a son of Henry Sander, and the young lady a daughter of Herman Luedtke.DIED
SCHANK--Mrs. John Schank, residing on the island, fourteen miles southwest of Columbus, died last Saturday evening, after an illness of over four months with kidney trouble. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Island Lutheran church, Rev. H. Miessler, of this city, conducting the service. Mrs. Schank had lived in this vicinity twelve years. She was sixty-nine years old.ERB--Frederick Erb, who had lived in this community for more than twenty years past, met an accidental death last Saturday evening on the public road about half a mile the other side of the old ice pond, northwest of town. Erb was employed as a farm hand by Pat Murray. Saturday evening he was hauling a load of malt from town to the Murray farm. The manner in which the accident occurred is not known, as Erb was alone. His body was found in the roadway about seven o'clock by John Dodds. Warm blood was oozing from wounds in the head, and Mr. Dodds returned to town for a physician. When Doctor Martyn reached the scene of the accident the man was dead. Whether he had died from heart failure or other causes and fell from the wagon, or first suffered the fall and was killed by the wheels passing over him could not be ascertained. Erb was not a drinking man, and the latter theory is held improbable by many. Sheriff Carrig took charge of the body and had it removed to the Gass undertaking rooms, where an inquest was held by Coroner Metz Sunday afternoon. The jury decided it had been an accidental death. Frederick Erb was born in Germany in 1842. He came to America and Platte county with his brother, G. Erb, in 1882. For several years since that time he had resided in Holt county, but returned three years ago, and had since been working for Mr. Murray. His brother is the only relative residing in this vicinity. The body was given burial in the Columbus cemetery Monday afternoon, Rev. R. Neumarker, of the German Reformed church, conducting a short service.
TYRRELL--No further particulars have been received by Mr. and Mrs. Tyrrell concerning their son Talcott. The body was not yet been found and Mr. and Mrs. Tyrrell fear that it never will. Talcott, during the winter, had a severe attack of grippe, which prevented him from being able to attend school and when he did resume his studies, worked early and late to catch up, which his parents think might have worried him and caused him to commit the rash act. They can think of nothing else. Talcott was a graduate of the Bellwood high school. He was a young lad whose aim was always to climb to the top round of the educational ladder and was always found at the head of his class. Since he went to St. Paul, Minnesota, he has frequently corresponded with several of his classmates in Bellwood in a jovial manner and it is hard for any of them to believe that he would even attempt to destroy his life. [Bellwood.]
SANTER--John Santer, a well-known farmer who for twenty years had resided on a farm about one mile this side of Oconee, died at his home yesterday. For the past three years Mr. Santer had been afflicted with an acute form of rheumatism, which is ascribed as the direct cause of his death. He was sixty-four years old. His wife and one daughter, Mrs. John Ebner, survive him. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Catholic church in this city, and the remains will be laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
HOGA--Elsie, fourteen months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hoga, residing seven miles northeast of Columbus, died yesterday forenoon from the effects of a lung disease with which the little one had been afflicted almost since the time of her birth. The funeral will be hald at the home tomorrow, Reverend Friese conducting the service, with interment in the Columbus cemetery.
Columbus Telegram, April 21, 1905
BIRTHS
BRAKENHOFF--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eilert Branekhoff [sic], of this vicinity, April 5. [Oldenbusch.]YETTER; PRICE--Have you read the birth notices? Two pairs of twins are announced under this important head this week. This is a pretty good record for such a small place. If it were not for the fact that Teddy is so busy killing mountin lions, ducks and other game just about now, we believe our citizens would arrange a mass meeting of our people and bill Teddy for a speech. Howard Yetter and James Price are the proud fathers. They feel themselves just a little above ordinary mortals, and best of all, their friends are not at all offended at their bearing. [St. Edward.]
SCHMITZ--A son was born last Monday night to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schmitz. [Lindsay.]
O'GRADY--Word has reached Lindsay that Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Grady, formerly of this place, but now residing in Oklahoma, became the parents of twin sons a couple of weeks ago.
DIED
ERB--By the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Erb, which occurred in this city last Sunday night, passes from earthly scenes one of the first white women who ever lived in this section of Nebraska. Her residence here dates from the year 1857, when she came with her husband to Colfax county and settled on a homestead in the Shell Creek valley, near the old site of the Becker grist mill. Mr. Erb passed away fifteen years ago, after the family had moved to a farm two miles east of Columbus. The surviving members of the family are the following children: George Erb, of Alliance; Mrs. H.B. Reed, Mrs. Henry Engel, Mrs. George Engel, Mrs. John Byrnes, Misses Rose and Ellen Erb, of this community. The death of the late Mrs. Erb resulted after a recent severe siege of asthma. That she would pass away had been momentarily expected for a week or two prior to her demise. Had she lived until the 24th day of next August Mrs. Erb would have been seventy years old. She was born in Oberweier, Germany, and came to America when a girl sixteen years of age. She was married in 1853 to Michael Erb, at Columbus, Ohio. In 1856 they came to Omaha, and in the spring of the following year to Colfax county. The Erb family is one of the best known among the early settlers of this community, especially among the German people. There was a large attendance at the funeral in honor of Mrs. Erb, which was held at the German Reformed church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Neumarker conducting the service.KUSCH--Mrs. Thomas Kusch, wife of a prominent Polish farmer residing thirteen miles southwest of Columbus in Polk county, died at St. Mary's hospital last Saturday afternoon, after an illness of five months with a cancer. The funeral was held at the Catholic church Monday forenoon. Mrs. Kusch was a native of Austria, and forty-three years old. She was married to Mr. Kusch in Columbus twenty-four years ago. Her husband, three sons and seven daughters survive her.
MILLER--The death of Mrs. Harry Miller, formerly Miss Edna Fobes, of this city occurred last Saturday morning at Wenatchie, Washington. Word to that effect reached Columbus Wednesday morning in a letter to Mrs. R.S. Dickinson from Mrs. Horace Fobes, mother of the deceased. Mrs. Fobes moved from this vicinity to Fort Collins, Colorado, about four years ago, and later to Washington, where her daughter was married about two years ago. The bereaved husband is a son of Parker F. Miller, of this city. Mrs. Miller was nineteen years of age.
COOPER--Earl Cooper, a young man at Bellwood, met death in a horrible manner this morning by burning of the Bellwood jail. It is the supposition that Cooper himself set fire to the building. When the fire was discovered it was too far advanced to save either the man or the building. The building was reduced to ashes, and the body of the man is nothing better than a charred mass of flesh. The head and limbs are burned off, and the trunk of the body was horribly mangled.
The details of the horrible affair reached Columbus today through George Elliott, who passed through Bellwood on the train home this morning. He says that Cooper became mad drunk yesterday afternoon, went home and abused his father, and was placed in jail about midnight. An hour or two later a couple of villagers residing near the jail were awakened by shouts for help. At the jail door Cooper prayed for them to pass him in some water. Before they could get him the water, however, they had to break open the door, and for that purpose went in search of crowbars and sledges. When they returned the jail was nearly burned to the ground, and the man inside had succumbed to the flames. Cooper had thrown himself on the rude bed, or cot, and when found was lying face downward in a heap of smoking cinders.
It is said that Cooper had repeatedly boasted that he would never stay in the jail over night if he ever got there, and it is thought that he tried to burn his way out. The coroner's inquest will be held today.
Cooper is a brother of Mrs. C.A. Gerrard, of Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrard passed through this city today on their way to Bellwood.DUREN--Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Fox were called to Shelby last Monday by the death of Mrs. Bertha Duren, a sister of Mrs. Fox, who died from the effects of erysipelas following la grippe. Mrs. Duren was twenty years of age, and left a husband and an infant child.
KENNEDY--Mrs. Harriett Kennedy, after long and severe suffering as the result of a stroke of apoplexy which she suffered about six weeks ago, died this morning at seven o'clock. For the past three weeks her condition had been such that death was momentarily expected, and the tenacity with which she clung to life has been regarded most remarkable by all familiar with the case. Mrs. Kennedy was seventy three years old, December 12, last. She was born in Johnstown, Pa. In late years she had resided in the west, principally in Kansas. She came to Columbus last September to live with her son and daughter in the Tomlin house, on North street. She is survived by five sons and one daughter. One son, J.W. Kennedy, and her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Gray, have resided here for the past year or two. Three of the sons live in the south, and one in Pennsylvania. There will be no funeral here for Mrs. Kennedy. The body will be taken tomorrow to Winfield, Kansas, for burial. About a week later Mr. J.W. Kennedy and Mrs. Gray will return to Nebraska, and will reside at Grand Island, where Mr. Kennedy has a traveling position with a marble works.
Columbus Telegram, April 28, 1905
BIRTHS
MINDRUP--A new baby girl arrived Sunday April 16, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mindrup. [Oldenbusch.]MARRIED
HOARE-LAMB--The marriage of Representative Alfred E. Hoare, jr., and Miss Georgiana Lamb was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lamb, in Burrows township. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. Benjamin, pastor of the Baptist church at Palestine. Only members of the families of the bride and groom were present. The following day Mr. and Mrs. Hoare departed for a brief visit with relatives at Omaha, and in the eastern part of the state. They will reside at Platte Center.HUDDIS-ANDERSON--News was received in this city the last of the week that Charlie Huddis, who recently went to Gregory county, South Dakota to settle on his homestead, and Miss Betsey Anderson of this city were married at Niobrara, the first of last week. This was news to their Genoa friends as it was supposed that Charlie intended to "bach" it for a year or two. [Genoa.]
KRUEGER-MUNGER--Word was received in Leigh last night that Miss Minnie Munger and Mr. Edward Krueger, both of Pilger, were married in Omaha Tuesday. The bride is a sister of Mrs. H.P. Buhman and Gladys Munger of Leigh and is well and favorably known here. The groom is a prosperous merchant of Pilger. [Leigh.]
SANDER-LUEDTKE--George Sander and Miss Minnie Luedtke were married on Wednesday at the home of the bride's folks southeast of town. Rev. Frank of the German Lutheran church officiating. The wedding was a quiet one only relatives being present. The young couple at once went to housekeeping on an 80 acre farm joining Leigh on the north. They have a fine residence well furnished with extra good furniture purchased from Wm. Wenk of this place. [Creston.]
NICHOLS-HOCKENBERGER--The marriage of Mr. Julius Sterms Nichols and Miss Lottie Hockenberger was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.F.J. Hockenberger, on Fifteenth street. Rector Wm. Cash, of Grace Episcopal church, performed the ceremony, using the ring service. Relatives and friends to the number of seventy-five were present, the guest list including two or three young people's clubs of which the bride or groom are members.
In all appointments it was the prettiest home wedding which has taken place in Columbus in recent years. Flowers and ferns and garlands of green were used in abundance in decoration of the home. In the dining room a very striking effect was obtained by draping from the chandelier four strands of smilax, which were anchored at the corners of a table by candlesticks burning red tapers. On the table were placed the wedding cake and a plate of carnations. Roses and carnations in vases were placed about the room. All the flowers in this room were pink.
In the parlor, where the wedding vows were said, the flowers were roses, carnations and Easter lillies. A canopy formed of smilax and asparagus fern, from the center of which suspended a beautiful bell of white roses, was the setting for the bridal couple during the ceremony. In this corner of the room there was also a bank of palms and flowering plants.
The rooms were darkened and lighted with electricity; the light being subdued by red shades.
The time for the ceremony was announced by the opening measures of Lohengrin's wedding march, which was played by Miss Ethel Galley. Preceding the bridal couple down the stairway were Rector Cash, accompanied by Paul Hockenberger, brother of the bride, and little Ruth Hamilton, of Omaha, her cousin, who acted as ribbon bearers. The bride and groom followed, unattended.
Miss Hockenberger looked very charming in a gown of white chiffon over white chiffon and white silk, and trimmed with a rose pattern of white silk applique. She carried bride's roses and lillies of the valley. After the ceremony she changed to a traveling gown of blue rajah silk. The bride's boquet was secured by Miss Eloise Roen.
After congratulations had been extended the bride and groom refreshments were served. The large veranda at the Hockenberger home, which had been enclosed by porch screens, was employed for this purpose. Those assisting in the serving were Misses Margaret Nauman, Louise Bucher, Susie Roen, Mary Howard, Marcia Perkins, Maud Galley, Dora Neumeister and Helen Brugger.
Mr. and Mrs. Nichols left on an afternoon train for a brief visit at Milford, Michigan, where the groom's parents reside, and after June 1, will be "at home" in Columbus. They will reside in the Hulst residence, which was recently purchased by Mr. Nichols.
The bride and groom are two of the most popular young people in the city, and enter upon the marital estate with bright prospects, and with the best wishes of many friends for their future welfare.
The out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Hamilton and children, Miss Josephine Miller, Miss Julia Miller and Mrs. Julian Olseen, of Omaha; Mrs. P.H. Metz, of Humphrey; Miss Grace Waldron, of Hastings; Mr. W.W. Kimberly, of Exeter, and Mrs. S.A. Goodale and Miss Mariam Price, of Rapid City, South Dakota.DIED
PRICE--One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in this section for a long time was that of Mrs. J. Price of Skeedee on Monday morning last. The deceased was in her 29th year and leaves a husband and three children, the oldest about seven and the youngest, twins, only a few weeks old. She was only sick a few days her death being caused by an attack of grippe following the recent birth of her children. The funeral was held at the residence on Wednesday afternoon and the remains were interred in the Lingle cemetery. [Genoa.]BURGER--Ben Burger died yesterday morning at his home four miles south of town after a lingering illness. More than a year ago Mr. Burger became ill, which developed into that dreadful complaint Bright's disease. It soon became apparent to his physicians that his death was only a question of time. Medical skill from different places was sought but none could give him much encouragement. He suffered much during the past eight months and the only thing that could be done for him was to make him as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. The deceased was one of the prosperous farmers of the county. He leaves besides a widow several children and a large circle of friends to mourn his death. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America at this place and carried $2,000 life insurance in the order. In the local order of Sons of Herman he also carried a policy, and was a member of the Odd Fellows. [Leigh.]
HILLER--The sad news reached Jake Hiller Monday by wire that his son John was dead at Los Angeles, California. Deceased and Jacob Raymuckle went to California a little over a year ago and Mr. Hiller has had several letters from his son recently, which stated that he was well. His body will be shipped to Bellwood for burial and it is thought it will be here Saturday evening, when the funeral will be held Sunday at St. Peter's church. [Bellwood.]
Columbus Telegram, May 5, 1905
BORN
BARNASH--The stork visited the home of Mr. Mrs. [sic] Charlie Barnash last Friday. This is the third increase in population since the petition to incorporate Tarnov was started, so the necessary 200 people is assured. [Tarnov.]KRINGS--The home of Emil Krings, jr., was visited by the stork some time last week. [Tarnov.]
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
POOLE-SCHRAM--Columbus relatives of the bride have been invited to the wedding of Miss Eo Schram, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schram, formerly of this city, but now residing at Seattle, Washington. The name of the prospective groom is George Warrent Poole. The wedding will take place at Seattle May 16.GARNALL-CHRISTENSEN--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Christensen to Rev. Mr. Robert E. Garnall, of Indiana, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Christensen, Wednesday, May 3. [St. Edward.]
MARRIED
SCHAD-MORFIELD--An important event of the week in this vicinity was the marriage Tuesday morning of Mr. Anton Schad, of this place, to Miss Lena Morfield, of Cornlea. The ceremony was performed at the Catholic church at St. Bernard, after the celebration of high mass at nine o'clock. The bride looked very handsome in a gown of white mohair, and the groom was dressed in conventional black. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents. The wedding festivities concluded with a dance in the evening, to which a large number of the friends of the bridal couple were invited. Mr. Morfield is landlord of the hotel at Cornlea, where the young people will reside. [Lindsay.]DIED
OLSEN--The Schuyler Free Lance reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Olsen, at Rogers, Monday, April 24. The child died soon after birth. Mr. Olsen was formerly operator at the Union Pacific depot here. He moved to Rogers last fall.RUSSELL--Mrs. Frances Russell died last Sunday evening, after an illness of eight weeks with cancer of the stomach. Since last August Mrs. Russell had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Waters, in one of the Hobart houses on north Olive street. She came here from Dubuque, Iowa. For several years prior to her residence in Iowa she resided at Broken Bow and other Nebraska towns. Mrs. Russell was born in New York City, and was sixty-one years old. Her husband died three years ago. She leaves three children. Her daughter, Mrs. Waters, is a teacher in the Columbus business college; one son, E.W. Russell, is a merchant at Dubuque, Iowa, and another son, R.B. Russell, is engaged in the newspaper business at Mazeppa, Minnesota. Funeral services for Mrs. Russell were conducted at the home Monday afternoon at one o'clock by Rev. L.R. DeWolfe, of the Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. G.A. Monroe, of the Congregational church. The body was shipped to Dubuque for burial.
MEEDLE--Fred Meedle, almost a life-time resident of this country, died Tuesday evening at 10 o'clock at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. A. Plageman on east Eleventh street. A diseased condition of the liver is ascribed as the cause of his death. Mr. Meedle had been ailing for a year. He came to Columbus from the farm about nine weeks ago, and since that time had not been out of bed. Recently he submitted to a surgical operation, but it gave him little relief. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at the late home of the deceased, fourteen miles west of this city. Rev. H. Miessler, of the German Lutheran church at this place will conduct the service. Interment will be made in the Gruetli cemetery. Mr. Meedle was a native of Hanover, Germany. He was born December 15, 1853, and came to this country direct from the old country when a lad thirteen years of age. In March, 1877, he was married to Miss Louise Plagemann, who survives him. He leaves four children, Mrs. Louisa Rohmaier, of Silver Grove, Kansas, and Mary, Fred and Edward Meedle, who are still at home. One son, fifteen years old, died last summer. His father, Chris Meedle, is also living. Mr. Meedle has always been regarded one of the strongest republican leaders in the western part of the country, and on several occasions had held township offices. At one time he was a candidate for county supervisor, but was not elected. His was the third death with which the members of the Plagemann family have been afflicted during the year.
WULLSCHLEGER--Mrs. Wullschleger, mother of John and P.F. Wullschleger, died Wednesday morning, at the home of her son east of town at an advanced age. The procession will leave the house this afternoon at 2 o'clock and proceed to the Leigh German Lutheran church where Rev. Winter will conduct the funeral service. [Leigh.]
Columbus Telegram, May 12, 1905
BORN
HEMPLEMAN--A son was born last Saturday to Mrs. Fred Hempleman, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Berger, west of town. Mr. Hempleman is engaged in the bakery business at Ainsworth, Neb., and received news of the arrival of his new heir by wire.MARRIAGE BANNS
SCHILZ-BROCK--The marriage banns of Mr. Martin Schilz and Miss Rebecca Brock, both young people of this city, were published at St. Bonaventura church last Sunday morning. The wedding will take place next Wednesday morning at nine o'clock at the church. The prospective bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brock.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman this week to the following parties: Carl Ewert, of Richland, and Minnie Hoke, of Columbus; Frank Scholz, of Pierce, and Emma Engel, of Duncan; Rudolph Jenny, of Leigh, and Mary Gigax, of Columbus; Henry Dasenbrock and Anna R. Jenny of Leigh; John Lawrence, of McClay county, Illinois, and Minnie Johnson, of Gipy, Illinois.MARRIED
LEY-SLENTZ--Mr. Phillip Ley of Bellwood and Miss Susie Slentz of near David City, were united in marriage at the Catholic church at David City on Tuesday morning. After a sumptous wedding dinner, which was given at the residence of the bride's parents, the bride and groom left for the home of the groom's parents at Jonesville, Michigan, where they will visit a few days after which they will return to Bellwood and settle down to housekeeping. [Bellwood.]DIED
SCHEIDEL--Mrs. George Scheidel died last Friday at her home in Platte Center, after an illness of several months. During her illness she submitted to three surgical operations, and a fourth had been proposed. Her case was regarded hopeless almost from the first.JONES--James Jones was called to South Omaha last Sunday by a message announcing the death of his father, Edward Jones, who for sixteen years had been one of the prominent colored residents of that city. Before moving to South Omaha the deceased resided in Columbus. The funeral services were largely attended, Mr. Jones having been regarded very kindly by a large circle of acquaintances. He had acquired considerable property in the Magic City, and left his family in comfortable circumstances.
SAYERS--Mrs. Sayers, mother of Jasper Sayers, of south of town, died Tuesday evening at the age of eighty-five years at the home of her son. The funeral was held yesterday at the house, burial being made in the Wilson cemetery. [Leigh.]
O'CALLAGHAN--A sad bereavement settled upon the William O'Callaghan household last Tuesday when death came to Phillip the youngest member of the family, his age being twelve years and four months. Sunday evening he was in the stable caring for the horses when one of them kicked him in the abdomen. He went to the house and told his mother what had happened but at the time it was not thought that he was seriously injured. At ten o'clock that night Dr. Benthack was summoned, but he grew worse and Tuesday morning Dr. Evans was called from Columbus but no relief could be effected and he passed away at two o'clock that afternoon. [Platte Center.]
Columbus Telegram, May 19, 1905
MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
LAWRENCE-JOHNSON--Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Minnie Johnson, daughter of Heye Johnson, of Oldenbusch to John B. Lawrence of Creston to occur Wednesday, May 17, 1905, at St. John's Lutheran church in Grand Prairie township.MARRIED
SCHILZ-BROCK--The marriage of Mr. Martin Schilz and Miss Elizabeth Brock was solemnized at St. Bonaventura church last Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. Father Theobald officiating. It was a very quiet affair, the ceremony being witnessed only by near relatives of the contracting parties. Immediately following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Schilz repaired to their new home, east of St. Mary's hospital, and they are now keeping house "like the rest of us old married people." The bride is the daughter of Jacob Brock, residing in southeast Columbus, and the groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shilz, an old resident of this city. He is one of the prominent musicians of Columbus, leader of the city band, and a musician of rare ability.LANGEN-PARHMAN--Married, at nine o'clock Tuesday morning, May 9th, at St. Joseph's church, in Platte Center, by Rev. F. Hyacinth, Mr. Patrick Langen and Miss Lena Parhman. Miss Nellie Langen, sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid, and Eddie Parhman, brother of the bride, was best man. After the ceremony they drove to Oconee, where the wedding festivities were celebrated in the evening. This worthy young couple have gone to housekeeping on the Langen farm, northwest of town. [Platte Center.]
LAWRENCE-JOHNSON--John B. Lawrence and Miss Minnie Johnson were married Wednesday at the German Lutheran church near this place. Rev. E. Holm, the pastor, officiated. The ceremony was performed at three o'clock in the afternoon. Nearly one hundred guests were present. Wm. Lawrence, of Lincoln, a brother of the groom; Eilert Mohlman, a cousin, and Dietrich Becher and family, of Columbus, were among the guests. Mr. Lawrence has a blacksmith shop at Creston, and after a brief visit with friends at Lincoln and other points, the bride and groom will make their home at Creston. Both are prominent young people of this vicinity. [Oldenbusch.]
DASENBROCK-JENNY; JENNY-GIGAX--A double wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's church in the Neboville neighborhood, the principals being Miss Anna R. Jenny and Mr. Henry Dasenbrock, and Miss Mary Gigax and Mr. Rudolph Jenny. A large number of friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. Among the Columbus people who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Glur and Misses Maggie and Sophia Herchanhan.
Columbus Telegram, May 26, 1905
MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
COX-KING--Invitations for the marriage of Miss May King to Mr. Charles F. Cox, at Pender, Nebraska, June 7, have been received in Columbus. Miss King is quite well known among many of the young people here. During the pastorate of Rev. A.L. Mickel at the Methodist Episcopal church in this city a few years ago she was a member of his household, Mrs. Mickel being her sister.MARRIAGE LICENSES
During the week Judge Ratterman has issued marriage licenses to the following parties: August Pfeifer, of Spalding, and Gertrude Foltz, of Humphrey; Fred Keeler, of Monroe, and Josephine Rudman, of Clarks; Bernard McDermott and Anna Lubischer, of Humphrey.MARRIAGES
MILLER-PARKS--The marriage of Mr. A.R. Miller to Miss Myrtle Parks took place last evening at the home of the bride's uncle, E.M. LeGrange, at Fullerton. William B. Miller, a brother of the groom, who is employed at the First National bank in this city, was the only guest from Columbus. From here he was accompanied to Fullerton by Henry Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, of Calmar, Iowa. Mr. Miller is the father, and Mrs. Peterson the sister of the groom. The groom is better known in Columbus as Ru__ Miller. For seven years he was employed in the First National bank in this city, acquiring in that time a large circle of friends here which he still retains, and which will be pleased now to learn that he has taken Lover's Leap. Mr. Miller is now cashier at the Fullerton National bank, and he and his family will reside in the ___ on the Loup.DIED
EISENMENGER--Irene, the little three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Eisenmenger, died Wednesday afternoon from membranous croup, and the little body was laid to rest in St. Francis cemetery yesterday afternoon. The family quarantined on account of diphtheria--two children having the disease--thus the sad bereavement is made harder for the family to bear. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Telegram, June 2, 1905
BORN
RODEHORST--There is a new baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rodehorst, residing northwest of this city. He arrived about two weeks ago, but his arrival was not officially announced until this week.SCHRIER--A son was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. L. Schrier, residing near Bellwood.
HULSEBUS--Born, May 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hulsebus, five miles southeast of Platte Center, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Hulsebus are the kind of people that meet President Roosevelt's hearty approbation. They now have fourteen living children, nine boys and five girls, with but one pair of twins. [Platte Center.]
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GLUR-BALL--Mr. Werner Glur and Miss Florence Ball were married last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ball, in the southeast part of town. The ceremony was performed by Justice O'Brien. Only members of the interested families were present. The groom is a son of John Glur. The young couple will reside in this city.KEELER-RUDMAN--Mr. Fred Keeler of Lost Creek township, and Miss Josephine Rudman of Clarks, were happily married at the home of the groom's father, at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Rev. Wm. J. Brient solemnizing the ceremony. The couple stood under a beautiful canopy surrounded by a large circle of friends and spoke the vows which bound them together "till death do us part." A wedding dinner was served and participated in by a large company of relatives and friends, both of the bride and groom. The presents were many and appropriate. Mr. and Mrs. Keeler have a host of friends who wish them joy and happiness. [Monroe.]
VanACKERN-KELLER--John VanAckern, of this place, and Miss Louise Keller, of West Point, were united in marriage at the latter place Wednesday morning of this week at nine o'clock. The ceremony was performed in the Catholic church, Rev. Father Riesing officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keller, for twenty years residents of Cuming county and while she is but slightly acquainted around Humphrey, the Democrat knows that she is regarded highly by a host of friends and acquaintances at West Point where she has lived all her life. The groom--well everybody around these parts known John VanAckern. He is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph VanAckern, who until recently have lived near Humphrey for the past twelve years. Mr. and Mrs. VanAckern left for Omaha and other places for a short wedding trip. They will arrive in Humphrey the fore part of next week and will immediately go to house keeping on the Van Ackern farm northeast of Humphrey. The Democrat joins in extending best wishes for a long and happy married life for Mr. and Mrs. VanAckern. [Humphrey.]
PFEIFER-FOLTZ--August Pfeifer, of Spalding, and Miss Gertrude Folz [sic], of this place, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony during nuptial high mass at St. Francis church, at nine o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. Father Kurzer officiating. After the wedding ceremony a dinner was given to the wedding party and a number of invited guests, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foltz, who live southeast of town. In the afternoon and evening a wedding dance was given in a large bowery erected for the occasion and with this and many other amusements the day and evening were pleasantly passed. The young couple will make their home at Spalding and the best wishes of their Platte county friends go with them for their future happiness. [Humphrey.]
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FICKEL--Mrs. Ernstina Fickel, for thirty-five years a resident on the "island," fifteen miles southwest of Columbus, died last Sunday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock at the home of her son, August, after an illness of four months. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the German Lutheran church on the island, Rev. H. Miessler, of this city, conducting the service. Mrs. Fickel was seventy years old last January. She was born in Germany, and came to this country in 1865. For three years she lived in New York City, then moved to Milwaukee for a residence of two years, and then to the farm in this neighborhood which had so long been her home. She is survived by four children. Her husband died a year ago this month. The children are August Fickel, Mrs. L. Lebs, Mrs. Anna Bittner and Mrs. Ida Thomas, all of whom are known in this vicinity.BENTHACK--This community was shocked this Friday morning to learn of the death of Selma, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Benthack. She attended school on Tuesday. Wednesday morning she complained of her stomach, but no apprehension was felt until Thursday night when she became worse, and between five and six o'clock this morning, while in the act of vomiting she became unconscious and expired in about ten mintues. Selma would have been eleven years of age on the eighteenth of June. She had always been a strong, healthy child, and in school she was among the brightest. Her sudden and unexpected death is a great shock to her friends and school mates. The funeral will be conducted from the German Baptist church tomorrow, Saturday, at 2 o'clock p.m., and interment will be made in the Shell Creek cemetery. [Platte Center.]
JOHNSON--Ben Johnson, about a mile and a half east of St. Edward, was killed by lightning Wednesday evening at about 7 o'clock. The destructive bolt struck the roof of the house, ran down the side of the house and passing through the window struck Mr. Johnson in the left arm and side and ran down to the floor tearing both shoes from his feet. At the same time another bolt struck the front veranda where Mr. Johnson's four little children had gone to watch the storm. The veranda was badly damaged and the children were shocked and rendered unconscious for some time. A physician was telephoned for at once who found that in Mr. Johnson's case death had been almost instantaneous. All but one of the children have fully recovered from the shock. Considerable damage was done to the house, amounting perhaps to $450. Mr. Johnson was born in Flalland, Sweden, June 11, 1846. He is an old time resident of this neighborhood. He always held a high place in the respect of the community for his strict honesty. He was a member of the Church of God. By his tireless industry he had amassed a goodly amount of worldly possessions. He is survived by his wife and five children. [St. Edward.]
HARDY--Robert Hardy died at his home in South Bend, Indiana, Sunday after an illness of two days. Mr. Hardy was one of the earliest settlers in Boone county, coming here before the Pawnee Indians had been removed from their reservation south of St. Edward and taken to Indian Territory. He played a prominent part in the early history of St. Edward and was a universal favorite among our people. For a number of years he has been making his home with a daughter, Mrs. Robert Ingersoll, at South Bend, Indiana. [St. Edward.]
RUDAT--Mrs. August Rudat died on Saturday, May 27, at her home in Madison county. Mrs. Rudat was born in Pomerania, Germany, and was 49 years old. She leaves a family of ten children to mourn her death. [Lindsay.]
Columbus Telegram, June 9, 1905
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GEER-WHITMOYER--A quiet wedding, so quiet indeed that even the most intimate friends of the family were not aware of it, took place Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Whitmoyer, when their daughter, Miss Gertrude Whitmoyer, was united in marriage with Mr. Francis Howard Geer. Only members of the bride's family were present, and the simplest marriage rites were observed. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.A. Munro, of the Congregational church. The bride and groom left on the one o'clock train for Omaha. They will spend the week in Lincoln, attending the commencement exercises at the state university, Mr. Geer graduating this week from a course in electrical engineering. They will return here next week, and soon after Mr. Geer will leave for California to accept a position now awaiting him in the city of Los Angeles. Mrs. Geer expects to remain in Columbus for the summer, and will then leave for Los Angeles, which will be her future home. For a year and a half past Miss Whitmoyer has been teaching in the schools at Park City, Utah. She returned home only last Sunday, but gave no intimation to friends of her approaching marriage. The groom is the only son of Dr. and Mrs. F.H. Geer, who made this city their home for many years, but last fall moved to Los Angeles. He is bright, capable, and has made thorough preparation for his chosen profession as an electrical engineer. Both the bride and groom hold the highest respect of every acquaintance in this city, and now have their best congratulations.BULLOCK-POLZINE--This office received last week a card announcing the marriage of Mr. Fredrick A. Bullock and Miss Grace A. Polzine at Julesburg on the 21st of May. Mr. Bullock is a St. Edward boy now holding a good position with the Union Pacific railroad company, and Miss Polzine, the lady of his choice, is a young lady of Julesburg who holds a good position in one of the julesburg banks and stands high in social circles. [St. Edward.]
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BRAUN--William Braun, the old man who was struck by a Union Pacific train one day last week, died at St. Mary's hospital last Saturday forenoon at 11:30 o'clock from the effects of his injuries. Diligent inquiry by the authorities failed to throw any light as to his identity or family connections, more than was known last week, and his body was given burial under rites of the Catholic church Tuesday forenoon. An inquest was held in the case Monday night at the Gass undertaking rooms, Coroner Metz presiding. The jury found that the deceased came to his death owing to his inability to hear the train, and exonerated the trainmen. The engineer and fireman on the train which caused the accident were present at the inquest. The engineer stated that he had blown the whistle for the B.& M. crossing, and that the bell had been ringing continually. He did not see the old man on the track until nearly upon him. The man was struck in the shoulder, and thrown over his wheelbarrow. The fireman said he was busy shoveling coal at the time of the accident, and knew nothing about how it happened.KAVANAUGH--Mrs. Katherine Kavanaugh died last Wednesday at her home in Milwaukee. She was the mother of D.C. Kavanaugh, of this city, who had been at her bedside for several weeks. She was sixty-eight years old, and was known by many people in Columbus, where she had frequently visited.
PEARCE--News was received in this city the last of the week announcing the death of Miss Pearl Pearce on Sunday, 14, of appendicitis at her home at Newport, Washington. Miss Pearce was a niece of Mesdames Irwin and Munson of this city and was formerly a resident of this place. [Genoa.]
PETERSON--Andrew Peterson died at his home in Platte county, three miles east of Genoa, Monday evening, May 5, 1906 [sic], aged 76 years. Cancer of the stomach was the cause of his death. Deceased was born near Hamar, Norway, in 1829, where he grew to manhood and married. In 1880 Mr. Peterson decided to leave his native land and find a home in America. Soon after arriving, he purchased the farm east of town where he has since resided. He was the father of eleven children, eight of whom, with his wife, survive him. They are Mrs. R.E. Horton, Genoa; Mrs. C. Linderson, St. Edward; Mrs. R.H. Fair, Omaha; Mrs. Fred Pierson, Burke, South Dakota; Charles and Carrie of Genoa; Otto, who resides on the old homestead; and Olof, who lives in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Deceased was a man highly esteemed by his neighbors and acquaintances, and in his death the community loses a good citizen. Funeral services were held at the Quaker church, near the home of the deceased, and the remains interred in the church cemetery, Wednesday afternoon.--Genoa Times.
Columbus Telegram, June 16, 1905
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MUELLER--The storks visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mueller last Monday, and left a new baby girl. [Oldenbusch.]MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
RATHBURN-GALLEY--Invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Ethel G., to Mr. Mark Harvey Rathburn, have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Galley this week. The wedding will take place at the Galley home in this city Wednesday, June 28, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.McAULIFFE-ROTHERHAM--Invitations are out for the marriage of Mr. Wm. McAuliffe to Miss Kate Rotherham. The wedding will take place next Wednesday forenoon, June 21, at the Holy Family church. Immediately following a reception will be held at the home of the bride. [Lindsay.]
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GORMAN-BRATT--Ferd Stires went to Genoa Wednesday morning to attend the wedding of Mr. Bernard Gorman to Miss Frances Bratt, which occurred at the bride's home in that city at ten o'clock in the forenoon. The same afternoon the bride and groom passed through Columbus eastbound, and will join a Shriner's excursion for an extensive tour of the east. They will be "at home" to friends in Genoa after August 12.KREIZINGER-CASPER--Mr. Frank Kreizinger of Alexis township and Miss Tracy Casper of Bruning were united in marriage Wednesday at the Lutheran church in Bruning. After the ceremony at the church the bridal party spent the remainder of the day feasting and making merry at the residence of the bride's parents. The new bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Casper, until recently of Alexis township. The groom is one of Alexis township's finest young men. He has a host of friends here who upon his return with his new bride will receive a warm greeting. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kreitzinger. A brand new farm residence, nicely furnished, awaits the arrival of the happy bridal pair. [Bellwood.]
ANDERSON-CARSTENSON--Yesterday at 3 o'clock p.m. occurred the marriage of Mr. William Anderson and Miss Minnie Carstenson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Winter at the First Lutheran church of Creston, in Platte county. A large number of relatives and friends witnessed the impressive ceremony. Miss Emma Anderson sister of the groom and Miss Laura Carstenson, sister of the bride were the brides maids and Mr. Laurence Carstenson, brother of the bride and Mr. Chris Matzen acted as best men. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party and guests repaired to the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Carstenson, where the reception was held and a sumptuous wedding dinner served. [Leigh.]
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HANEL--A very sad and distressing accident occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hanel southwest of town last Thursday evening which caused the death of their four-year-old daughter and six-year-old son. It was during the electrical storm, during which time the children were playing on the porch when a bolt of lightning struck the house. The children were in the line of the current which killed the little girl almost instantly and injured the boy so that he died in a few hours. On the porch besides the two children was Mr. and Mrs. Hanel and daughter. The bolt shocked both Mrs. Hanel and the daughter who is a young lady. Mrs. Hanel was unconscious for a few mintues, but was soon revived by the aid of Mr. Hanel and daughter. The daughter's injuries consisted of a discoloring of the flesh on her hip. [Leigh.]
Columbus Telegram, June 23, 1905
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BRUCKNER--A twelve-pound son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Bruckner Monday. [Platte Center.]MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
FENNIMORE-GERTSCH--Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Mr. H.B. Fennimore to Miss Elizabeth Gertsch, the wedding to take place next Wednesday evening at the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gertsch, near Monroe.MARRIED
AHRENS-LABENS--A large wedding occurred Wednesday forenoon at eleven o'clock at the German Lutheran church in Sherman township of which Rev. D. Grauenhorst is pastor. The principals were Mr. Herman Ahrens and Miss Emma Labens, prominent young people of that vicinity. Nearly three hundred guests were present at the wedding and its attendant festivities. The wedding feast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Labens. Dancing was indulged during the afternoon and evening. Among those who attended from this city were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rohde, Mr. and Mrs. A. Brodfuehrer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stenger and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Leavy, Louis Held, Louis Brunken and Gus Becher, jr.JOHNSON-PETERSON--Married, at Albion on Wednesday June 14, Mr. Frank Johnson and Miss Selma Peterson. Both the bride and groom are residents of our city, the groom being one of our prosperous business men, proprietor of the jewelry store, and highly respected by all. The bride is one of Genoa's most highly respected young ladies, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Peterson of this city. After a few days viewing the sights at Omaha the newly married couple will return to Genoa and begin housekeeping in the Shindlebower house in the west part of town. [Genoa.]
JENKINSON-TERRY--There was a pretty June wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Terry Wednesday evening, June 14, when their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, was united in marriage to William J. Jenkinson. The ceremony was performed shortly after 8 o'clock by Rev. Joseph W. Angell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, the bridal party standing beneath a beautifully decorated arch and bell in the east room. Eight little children led the march bearing white ribbons between which the minister, groom, and best man, groomsmen and bridesmaids, and the bride upon the arm of her father, Mr. S.C. Terry, passed to their places, the wedding march being played by Mrs. Chas. Terry. The ceremony was witnessed by a large company of friends and relatives, including quite a number from out of town. [Monroe.]
PLATZ-PARKER--At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Sullivan occurred the marriage of their sister, Miss Maud Parker, and Dr. Charles Hanson Platz. The ceremony was witnessed by nearly one hundred of the relatives and intimate family friends. Members of the Evening club, of which the bride is a member, were prominent among the guests. The home was beautifully decorated for the wedding. In the front parlor was a canopy of smilax and asparagus ferns draped from the chandelier to the large front window, beneath which the ceremony was performed. In this room the flowers were white carnations. In the dining room the color scheme was pink and white, carnations being used to carry out the effect, and in back parlor the flowers were red roses. The stairway and hall were trimmed with wreaths of smilax and fern. The hour for the ceremony was announced by the opening strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Nancy Cunningham, an intimate friend of the bride. Preceding the bridal couple down the stairway were the little Misses Estella Robinson and Lorena Evans, dressed in white and bearing white ribbons with which to form an aisle for the bride and groom. Rector Wm. Cash, of Grace church, performed the ceremony, according to the beautiful rites of the Episcopal church. Judge Sullivan gave the bride away. Miss Parker wore a very becoming gown of white wash chiffon trimmed with lace. She carried bride's roses. After the ceremony refreshments were served in the dining room. The bride and groom will spend a week or ten days visiting relatives of the groom at Blair, Neb. They will make their home in a new residence now being built for them on west Sixteenth street. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Parker, at Genoa, but for several years has made her home in Columbus with her sister, Mrs. Sullivan. She is a talented young lady, and prominently identified with the social life of the city. Doctor Platz has resided in the city for two years past, coming here from Chicago. During his residence here he has become very popular, both in his professional and personal capacities. The out-of-town guests at the wedding were Mrs. J.C. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Landers and family of Genoa, and Mrs. A.G. Parker, of Platte Center, relatives of the bride; Mr. J.H. Platz, father of the groom; Mrs. L.R. Critchfield, of Fullerton; Mrs. G.A. Young, of Lincoln; Mrs. E.C. Adams, of Denver; Mrs. Jul. Petermichael, of Valparaiso; Mrs. L.H. Morse, of Lincoln; Misses Meta Shaper, of Havelock, Nancy Cunningham, of Grand Island, and Maud and Hazel Winterbotham, of David City.
RAGATZ-DAVIS--The marriage of Mr. Henry Newton Ragatz and Miss Louise Davis was solemnized at the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. L.R. DeWolfe, the pastor, officiating. The ring form of ceremony was used. About fifty guests, relatives and most intimate friends, were present. Although not elaborate, it was a pretty church wedding. At the altar, where the ceremony was performed, was a large double arch formed of roses and ferns. This constituted the principal decoration. As they arrived the guests were seated by Mr. Will Farrand and Mr. Dan Echols. The bridal party drove to the church immediately before the ceremony, and to the music of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by Miss Emily Ragatz, sister of the groom, approached the altar. Miss Davis looked very beautiful in a gown of white chiffon, over chiffon over silk. She carried bride's roses. The groom was in conventional dress. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining room of the Meridian hotel, where refreshments were served in exquisite form. For a honeymoon trip the bride and groom will visit relatives at Wyanette, Illinois, and in Wisconsin. They expect to be absent about two weeks. Returning they expect to occupy rooms in the cottage of Miss Feaser, near the M.E. church. Miss Davis has long resided in Columbus, assisting in the office of her uncle, Senator Hugh Hughes, in whose name the invitations for her wedding were issued. She has been a prominent worker in the Sunday school of the M.E. church and is popular in a large circle of friends. Mr. Ragatz is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ragatz. His has principally been an active business life, and at present he is a member of the large business establishment at which his father is at the head. Seldom does a young couple start with brighter prospects for a happy future than Mr. and Mrs. Ragatz, and that it may be theirs is the wish of their every friend. Out of town guests at their wedding were Miss Ethel Henrich, of Council Bluffs, and Miss Nellie Hughes, who came all the way across the Atlantic from Rhyl, Wales, to be present.
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SUTTON--Ray Sutton, a young man residing near Silver Creek, was killed at that place last Wednesday noon by the east bound Union Pacific passenger train No. 10. Sutton was driving a spirited team, and it is not known whether the horses got away from him or whether he took chances in crossing ahead of the train, but he drove upon the track just in time to be caught by the speeding train. Sutton and both his horses were instantly killed, and the wagon was reduced to kindling wood. The engine came into Columbus bearing ghastly evidence of the tragedy.HARPER--Benjamin D. Harper, who has lived near Humphrey for several years past, committed suicide by hanging last Monday night. He accomplished his designs by attaching a rope loosely to a rafter in the barnloft and then permitting himself to fall forward. He died by slow strangulation. When found his head was nearly touching the floor. Anxiety over losses which he sustained in recent real estate deals is ascribed as the reason for Harper taking his life. He owned considerable property, and early this year began to speculate on a small scale. It is said that in his deals it became necessary to sign a note for about $3,000, securing the same by a mortgage. It was the first time he had ever done such a thing and he worried over it continually, reaching such a state of mind that he began to hate himself for what he had done. Lately he had been in the habit of taking midnight strolls about the farm, and Monday night he stayed out later than usual. His father, Joseph Harper, went to look for him, and found his body in the barn loft. The man apparently had been dead about two hours. The deceased was a bachelor between forty and fifty years of age, and had always lived at the parental home. He was a mild-mannered man, very quiet, God-fearing, and withal regarded a good fellow by all his acquaintances.
PIEPER--Paul, age seven years and ten days, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Pieper, of south of town, died Thursday morning of consumption. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock from the Boheet German Lutheran church. [Leigh.]
Columbus Telegram, June 30, 1905
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DINEEN--Reporting the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dineen, of Madison, on Friday, June 16, the Star-Mail goes on to say: "Yesterday when the attending nurse took the son to the sale stable of Papa Dineen, who was busily engaged in a horse trade, the youngster at once seemed to become interested in what was going on and was heard to say something resembling 'ten dollars to boot or no trade,' which would indicate that the business of his father would not be left without a successor."MARRIED
AHRENS-LABENZ--Herman Ahrens and Miss Emma Labenz were married at the Shell Creek church Wednesday morning. A large number of neighboring families participated in the wedding feast and dance at the home of the bride's parents. [Platte Center.]HANEY-POWERS--Mr. John Haney of the table land and Miss Minnie Powers of Savannah township were united in marriage Tuesday forenoon at St. Peter's Catholic church in Bellwood, Rev. J.J. Hoffman officiating. Wedding dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Powers, the bride's parents. Owing to the recent death of the bride's brother none but relatives were present. [Bellwood.]
FENNIMORE-GERTSCH--H.B. Fennimore and Miss Elizabeth Gertsch were married Wednesday afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gertsch, in the Gruetli neighborhood near Monroe. The bride and groom are both well known in this city. Mr. Fennimore is local agent for the Emerson Seed company, and his bride within the past year or two frequently visited her grandmother, the late Mrs. Katherine von Bergen. The bride and groom passed through Columbus yesterday afternoon on a bridal trip to Asbury Park, N.J.
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SHERMAN--Orren W. Sherman, the oldest man in Nance county, and said to be the oldest in Nebraska, died Saturday, June 17, at his home near Fullerton. He was 102 years, 8 months and 7 days old. It is said that he was never sick a day in his life until a few months ago, when he became afflicted with a cancer, the cause of his death. Mr. Sherman was born in Connecticut, and for many years in his early manhood he followed the life of a whaler in the Arctic regions. During the rebellion he quit the sea and became a cooper, residing in Illinois. He came to Fullerton four years ago. He was never known to use intoxicating liquor in his life, and in the matter of food and habits was very temperate and plain.VENZ--Mrs. Fritz Venz of Creston died on Saturday, June 17, at Dr. Alger's hospital at Leigh, death resulting from rupture of an abdominal abcess. Mrs. Venz had been ailing for the last twelve years and has been an invalid for at least four years. Mrs. Venz was born in Schloswig Holstein, Germany on July 4, 1860, came to this country in 1783 [sic] and married Mr. Venz in 1889. They moved to Leigh fourteen years ago from Douglas county and removed to Creston in 1899, where Mr. Venz is engaged in the meat market business. She leaves a sorrowing husband and three children, two boys of 16 and 15 years, and one girl of 10 years to mourn her loss, besides aged parents and other relatives in Germany. [Creston.]