Columbus Telegram, October 6, 1905
BIRTHS
SMITH--A son was born Thursday of last week to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith. [Richland.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman during the past week to the following parties: Joseph Zoucha, of Humphrey, and Cecilia Tarczon, of Tarnov; Thomas Silver and Mary Zalucha, of Platte Center; Robert Ruppecht and Katherine Liebig, of Columbus. The latter couple will be married at Platte Center October 10.MARRIED
JOHNSON-FAUBLE--An elopment, in which the fleeing couple were pursued by the young lady's father more for the purpose of guarding their personal interest than thwarting their matrimonial plans, is a novel incident occurring in Columbus this week. The resulting marriage closed the four month's courtship of Miss Fern Fauble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Fauble, of this city, and Mr. Anton Johnson, a young man who has made his home here for several months past. Last Saturday night the young lovers hired a rig at one of the local livery barns and drove to Madison, having previously informed a few chosen friends of their intention to be married. Failure of the young lady to return home the following day lead her father to inquire about her, with the result of learning her destination and purpose. Mr. Fauble notified the authorities at neighboring towns to be on the watch for the eloping couple, and himself went to Madison Sunday evening. From there he drove to Norfolk, and the following day located the young people ten miles in the country from Madison. They had heard of his coming after them, and started to walk to some railroad point in the vicinity. Mr. Fauble induced the lovers to return to Columbus, and they were married Tuesday afternoon at the court house, Judge Ratterman performing the ceremony. They expect to reside in this city, having taken rooms for the present in a residence on Eleventh street. The young man is a waiter at the Vienna restaurant. He says he was afraid his wife's parents would object to their marriage, but now that all is over he intends to prove himself worthy of their highest respect. Speaking for himself Mr. Fauble says that while he deplores the manner of his daughter's marriage, he is not the kind of father to deny her now his best parental solicitude, and he trusts that everthing will end as happily as it does in the story books. He freely gave The Telegram the above particulars of the incident in which he shared a prominence. The young groom is twenty-two years old, and his bride is seventeen.CARRICK-HENRY--Mrs. Jessie Henry, nee Jessie Dussell, was united in marriage at Fremont yesterday to Mr. Everett C. Carrick, of Leavitt. The wedding was a quiet affair, none of the relatives of either party being present. It took place at Fremont for the reason that Mr. Carrick was unable to leave his work just at this time for more elaborate ceremonies. The groom is a brother of Mrs. H.G. Fricke, of this city. He is a department foreman in the beet sugar factor at Leavitt, and is highly respected by a large circle of friends here and elsewhere. The bride is a daughter of Andrew Dussell, of this city. Her rather sensational marriage to Robert Henry at Denver about four years ago, and the subsequent litigation by effort of the Henrys to annull the marriage, is still fresh in the minds of Columbus people. Mr. and Mrs. Carrick will reside at Leavitt.
PHILLIPS-ROBINSON--The following Madison dispatch to Monday's Omaha Bee says: "Mrs. Kate Robinson, widow of the late John S. Robinson, ex-member of congress was today married by Rev. C.A. Churchill to Mr. Robert Phillips, a nephew of her former husband. They left at noon for Durrant, I.T. where they will live. [Leigh.]
DIED
OSTBERG--Eric Alfred Ostberg died at his home in Genoa, last Saturday afternoon at 2:20. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Methodist church, Revs. John Madley and W.J. Brient officiating. Monday morning, accompanied by the family and relatives and several friends the remains were taken to Swede Plain, Polk county, where, after a brief ceremony in the Swedish church they were laid to rest. Mr. Ostberg was born February 25, 1872, in Henry county, Ill. He came to Nebraska when a boy in his teens and settled in Polk county with his parents, where he lived until he came to Genoa three years ago, and in company with his father purchased the Wright elevator. The business was conducted under the firm name of E. Ostberg and son. Mr. Ostberg was married eleven years ago. Besides his wife and four children, deceased is survived by his parents, two sisters and a brother. [Genoa.]
Monroe Looking Glass, October 12, 1905
DIED
KERR--Died. Mr G.A. Kerr at his home at 3 o'clock p.m. Oct 11th. His death was expected as he had been very low for some time. The funeral will be from the farm house at 2 p.m. Friday and at the Congregational church at 3 p.m.
Columbus Telegram, October 13, 1905
BIRTHS
HANEY--A son was born yesterday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haney. The parents are at loss to decide upon a proper name for the new heir. They have been naming their sons after the presidents and already have William McKinley Haney and Teddy Roosevelt Haney. To help them out of the difficulty The Telegram suggests that they name the new son after the next president, in other words, let the baby's name be William Jennings Bryan Haney.MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following parties have called upon Judge Ratterman during the past week for license to wed: Gerhard Schutte, of Leigh, and Sophia Brandes, of Columbus; Joseph Novicki and Katherine Binder, of Duncan; Gustaf Larson, of St. Edward, and Anna Person, of Lindsay; Herman Kluck, of Richland, and Dora Kirkman, of Columbus; George Curlow and Victoria Koperski, of Columbus; James G. Lee and Emily Hennessey, of Platte Center.MARRIED
KELLEY-KRAMER--The marriage of Mr. M.J. Kelly, of Chicago, and Miss Vera L. Kramer, of this city, took place last Wednesday, October 11, at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Ben Mayer, in Chicago. The wedding was very quiet, attended by only a few of the near relatives of the bridal couple. Miss Florence Kramer, sister of the bride, who was bridesmaid, was the only one of the Columbus relatives who attended. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley expect to be in Columbus next week, their wedding taking place just prior to the time when Mr. Kelley leaves Chicago for his fall trip as a traveling salesman in western territory. They will make their home in Chicago, and expect to begin housekeeping soon after the first of the year. In the marriage of Miss Kramer Columbus will lose one of its most refined and popular young ladies. She is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kramer, and was born and raised in this city. Mr. Kelley is popular with a large number of friends here, whose acquaintance he has formed since coming here periodically during the past five years in his capacity as traveling salesman for a Chicago wholesale house. Congratulations and best wishes are extended the bride and groom by The Telegram speaking for their Columbus friends.RUPPECHT-LIEBIG--The marriage of Mr. Robert Ruppecht to Miss Katherina Liebig, which occurred in the Catholic church at Platte Center last Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, was followed by an elaborate celebration of the event at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Liebig, residing seven miles northwest of this city. Between sixty and seventy-five families were invited to partake of the wedding feast and attendant functions the guest list numbering nearly two hundred individuals. For the older people cards and social amusements were provided, while the younger generation found joy unconfined at the bowery dance pavilion during the afternoon and evening. Max Gottberg contributed to the pleasure of the occasion by taking the bride and groom and several of the guests for a ride in his automobile. The company was served to refreshments both morning and evening. The bride and groom received a large number of valuable wedding presents.
SLIWA-ZOUCHA--At 9 o'clock this morning in St. Michael's church, the words were spoken which united in holy bonds of wedlock Thomas Sliwa and Miss Mary Zoucha, Father Czech officiating. These young people live south of Tarnov, the bride being a daughter of Jos. Zoucha. There was a large attendance at the performance of the ceremony, most of whom left soon after for the homes of the contracting parties where a grand celebration of feasting and dancing will be held for a few days. [Tarnov.]
DIED
STEVENS--Word has been received this week of the recent death of one of the earliest settlers of Columbus and Platte county--Mrs. Olive A. Stevens, who passed away Thursday of last week at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Amy Bisson, residing at Merimar, a small town near San Diego, California. The deceased was eighty-three years old. She was a widow of the late George W. Stevens, who settled in this county in the latter 'sixties, and was prominently identified with its development. Mr. Stevens was the first school teacher in Platte county, conducting school in a sod house with thatched roof which stood near the present site of the brewery. His wages were $1 per day. Many of his pupils of that day still reside in Columbus, and now have grandchildren. Mr. Stevens homesteaded the farm northwest of town, on which is located the popular picnic ground known as Stevens' lake. He died fifteen years ago, and is buried in the Columbus cemetery. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Stevens resided at Fort Calhoun. She had made her home in California for the past eighteen years.PIER--A three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Pier died last Friday of summer complaint, after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning by Father Czech. [Tarnov.]
KEHOE--Word has been received from Mrs. Kehoe saying that she had arrived at her home in Canada, but that the remains of her brother would not arrive from England until the 7th of October. [Platte Center.]
HASSENSTAB--The thirteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hassenstab died Tuesday night from the effects of summer comlaint. [Humphrey.]
??--News was received the first of the week to the effect that an uncle of Mrs. Maurice Starmer was shot and killed last week down in Arkansas, and that the man who did the shooting had been captured. [Genoa.]
BRODBOLL--Lindsay, September 12.--This community was greatly shocked last Friday morning by receipt of a message from Jacksonville, Ill., conveying intelligence of the death that morning of Mr. Edward A. Brodboll, of this city. During the past year Mr. Brodboll had suffered much from a nervous trouble, and in September he went to Jacksonville for treatment in a private sanitarium. It was thought here that he was improving in health, and only the day before his death, word to that effect was received. The change came very suddenly, Mr. Brodboll's death ensuing from the bursting of a blood vessel on the brain. The remains were shipped to Lindsay, arriving here Monday. The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon at the M.E. church, the presiding elder for this district conducting the service. Interment was made in the family lot of the Brodbolls near Wahoo, Neb. Mr. Brodboll was a native of Christiana, Norway. He was born May 11, 1859, and came to America with his parents when nine years old. The family settled on a homestead in Saunders county, which was the home of Mr. Brodboll until he came to Lindsay in 1888. Since that time he has been cashier of the Lindsay bank. He was a man of peculiar temperament, very set in his ways, but conscientious always. When he believed himself right he would fight until doom's-day to carry his point. This trait of character was predominent in the recent factional fight in Lindsay between a following of Mr. Brodboll and another headed by Doctor Walker. It is believed that worry over these troubles hastened the day of the banker's death. Mr. Brodboll is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Florence Ackerly, and five children. He left his family in comfortable circumstances. [Lindsay.]
CALLAHAN--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Callahan died last Friday morning from the effects of brain fever. The child was ill less than two days. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at St. John's church, southeast of town. [Lindsay.]
Columbus Telegram, October 20, 1905
BIRTHS
CLARK--A nine-pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde E. Clark early Thursday morning Oct. 12th. [Creston.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman this week to Mich Paudrop, of Omaha, and Anna Valasek, of Platte county; George Eisenmenger, of Humphrey, and Kate Supenscheck, of Bellwood.MARRIED
BAUMGART-HOEHEN--A pretty wedding took place yesterday forenoon at the German REformed church, in the marriage of Dr. Frederick A. Baumgart, of Danville, Ill., and Miss Anna E. Hoehen, of this city. Present were intimate relatives only, and simplicity was the effect particularly sought in all appointments of the wedding. During the ceremony the bride and groom stood before a bank of ferns and evergreen, which constituted the only church decoration. Miss Hoehen was attended by Misses Elizabeth and Mary Sheehan, her closest lady friends in the city, as bridesmaids. The groom was attended by Mr. Henry Bahls, of Danville, Illinois, and Mr. Carl Hoehen, of Omaha, brother of the bride. Other out of town guests at the wedding were Mrs. H.K. Schemel, of Scribner, and Mrs. Hugo Schmidt, of Omaha. After the ceremony, which was performed at 10 o'clock, the guests repaired to the Merz hotel, where wedding breakfast was served, Mrs. Merz being a life-long friend of the bride. The bride and groom left on the first afternoon train for Chicago. They will reside at Danville, Illinois, where Doctor Baumgart is a practicing physician. Miss Hoehen is one of the best known young ladies in the city and highly respected. She is a daughter of Dr. E. Hoehen, a pioneer physician of the county. In late years she has been a successful teacher in the city and county schools. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Baumgart, who formerly resided here, but fifteen years ago moved to their present home in Danville. He is known here by many of the older citizens.WERMUTH-??--Col. Will B. Dale has received cards announcing the marriage of a nephew, Mr. John F. Wermuth, to a young lady in Chicago. The wedding took place Wednesday night. The groom was born, and passed his early life in Columbus. He is now a clerk in the office of one of the leading firms of grain exporters in Chicago.
LARSON-PEARSON--At the Looking Glass M.E. church, Wednesday, October 11, at 3 o'clock p.m., Mr. Fred Larson and Miss Anna Pearson were united in marriage in the presence of a multitude of friends of these popular young people and their families. The ceremony which joined their lives was performed by Rev. Strumberg of Looking Glass. [St. Edward.]
ZOUCHA-TORCZON--Jos. Zoucha and Miss Cecila Torczon were united in marriage at St. Michael's church this morning at 9 o'clock, Father Czech officiating. Great preparations have been made for a grand celebration to follow. The dancing was begun last evening and will continue until Friday. Mr. Torczon butchered the fatted cow Monday in order to have meat for the guests. The couple will move to a farm west of Tarnov next spring. [Tarnov.]
DIED
EBEL--Michael Ebel, for many years a well-known character in this vicinity, died last Tuesday morning at one o'clock at his home in Butler county, this side of Bellwood. Pneumonia is said to have been the cause of his death. A week ago last Wednesday Mr. Ebel arrived in Columbus from a recent visit in Illinois. There was no one to meet him, and he started to walk home. Just before he arrived there a rain storm came up, and in order to keep from getting wet he ran some distance. Soon after he contracted a severe cold, which developed into his fatal illness. Mr. Ebel was 81 years old, and came to this community while the Indians were still here. Although a residen tof Butler county he did much of his trading here, and had a large number of friends in this city. The funeral in his honor was held at his late home.ANDERSON--John H. Anderson, at one time a resident of Columbus, died Monday of last week at his home in Osceola. He came to this city in the latter 'sixties with the intention of starting a machine shop, but finding no field here at that time for such an enterprise, went to Polk county in the fall of 1870, and had since resided there. He was an Englishman by birth, but came to this country while a youth, and during the rebellion enlisted with a Wisconsin regiment. His army record was first-class. He took part in many of the bloodiest battles of the war, was taken captive and sentenced to death by the Confederate authorities and endured other hardships of soldier life which seriously impaired his health for the rest of his life. He left the army as a second lieutenant. At the assassination of President Lincoln his company was one of those detailed to hunt down the murderer. Mr. Anderson has been prominent in Grand Army work in Nebraska, and for many years had been a Mason.
IVAN--George Ivan, aged fifty-five years, died last Tuesday morning at his home two miles north of Duncan, from the effects of dropsy. He was a native of Tarnov, Poland. The funeral in his honor was held at the Catholic church in Duncan Wednesday forenoon.
DUSTAL--Mrs. Frank Dustal was shot and killed with a shot gun in the hands of her husband about 10 o'clock Monday forenoon. The shooting was purely accidental. Dustal, who lives at Schuyler and speaks little English was cleaning and oiling the gun. He had the gun in his lap with the muzzle under his left arm, in some way the gun became cocked and in oiling the trigger Dustal discharged it. His wife, who was standing directly behind him conversing, received the full charge in the left groin. She fell to the floor, dying, and Dustal ran for the doctor. When he arrived the pulse was barely beating and she expired soon after. [Bellwood.]
KERR--John Kerr, living about seven miles west of town, died Wednesday afternoon, aged about seventy years. Mr. Kerr has been an invalid for a long time. He became paralyzed two years ago, since which time he has been confined to his bed. [Platte Center.]
IGNARSKI--A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ignarski, who reside a short distance south of Tarnov, died at 9 o'clock Monday evening of diphtheria; the remains were buried Tuesday morning in the Tarnov cemetery without ceremony on account of the nature of the disease. The child had been ill about four days before its parents realized its condition, and when a physician was first called Sunday night he gave no hopes of its recovery. No other members of the family are yet afflicted at this writing. The home was quarantined Monday morning and will be kept so by order of the physician until Sunday, October 29. The disease is becoming somewhat serious around this village and will not be stamped out unless all are more careful about exposing themselves. [Tarnov.]
BRINDLEY--George Brindley, since the days of his childhood a resident in this community, died last night at St. Mary's hospital from the effects of dropsy. In late years he had been stopping with Overseer Schaecher, at the county poor farm, and was brought to the hospital from that place about six weeks ago. Two brothers, Hiram and Charles Brindley, reside in this vicinity.
IMHOF--Intelligence reached Columbus Monday morning that Mrs. Samuel Imhof, sr., had died very suddenly in Oregon, where in company with her brother, Hector Blaser, she had been visiting for several weeks. No authentic particulars of her death have been received here. One report is to effect that she dropped dead in the depot at Huntington, Oregon, and another is that she died on the train near that place. The body will be shipped here for burial, and is expected to arrive today. The message in regard to Mrs. Imhoff was sent by Ernest Schaecher, formerly of this vicinity, who was returning with her from Oregon.
Columbus Telegram, October 27, 1905
WEDDING INVITATIONS
MICEK-MOSTEK--The approaching marriage of Frank Micek to Miss Mary Mostek was announced for the first time last Sunday in St. Bonaventura church, and invitations for the wedding have been issued this week by the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Mostek. The date for the wedding is November 5.MARRIED
KAUFFMAN-FOOTE--T.F. Kauffman, a foreman in the bridge and building department of the Union Pacific company, with headquarters in Columbus, was married Wednesday of last week at Rushville, Illinois, to Miss Ada R. Foote, whose home was in that city. The bride and groom arrived in Columbus last Friday, and for the present will reside with Mr. Kauffman's mother, Mrs. E. Kauffman, on east Fourteenth street. The newspaper published at Rushville speaks in very complimentary terms of the bridal couple, and give extended mention of their wedding.SCHILZ-GROEGER--The marriage of Mr. Frank Schilz, of this city, and Miss Louise Groeger, of Humphrey, was solemnized yesterday morning at eight o'clock in the Catholic church at Humphrey. Mr. Herbert Clark, of this city, was best man, and a sister of the bride was bridesmaid. The wedding was attended by a few of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties and a few friends. Those from here who witnessed the ceremony were Mrs. Wm. Schilz, mother of the groom, and Miss Francis Schilz, his sister. The bridal couple came to Columbus on the noon train, and will go to housekeeping in a new home which Mr. Schilz has recently built and furnished near the high school building. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schilz, and is associated with his father in the shoe business. He is a prominent member of the City band, and other local organizations. His bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Groeger, of Humphrey, and a prominent young lady of that community.
VENHA-DUNHAM--Pierre Venha of Wallalla, North Dakota and Miss Eva Dunham, assistant clerk at the Indian school, visited the parsonage on Saturday evening last and were married by the Rev. J.W. Brient. We understand that the groom has been employed in the Indian service but resigned his position for the purpose of getting married. [Genoa.]
DIED
IMHOF--The funeral of Mrs. Samuel Imhof, who died very suddenly in Oregon on the 15th inst., was held at the German Reformed church last Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. R. Neumarker conducting the service. It was attended by a large number of the German people of this city and the Gruetli neighborhood, where Mrs. Imhof had made her home for so many years. The Ladies' Aid society of the church, numbering seventy members, attended in a body, and so large was the crowd that there was seating room in the church for scarcely one-half the assemblage. The real circumstances of the death of Mrs. Imhof differ slightly from those mentioned in The Telegram last week. In company with a friend, Mr. Christ Schaecher, she was returning home from the Portland exposition. At Huntington, Oregon, she alighted from the train for lunch, and while in the restaurant was seized with an attack of heart failure. This was about four o'clock. A few minutes later she had a second attack, and after removing her baggage from the train Mr. Schaecher had her removed to a residence nearby and called a physician. At seven o'clock that evening Mrs. Imhof had a third attack of the trouble, and passed away. The maiden name of Mrs. Imhof was Mary Blaser. She was born March 1, 1850, at Aarwangen, Canton Berne, Switzerland. When seventeen years of age she came to America. For two years she resided in Illinois, and then came to Nebraska. She was married to Mr. Imhof in Columbus in 1871. Her husband at the time resided in the western part of Platte county in the Gruetli neighborhood, of which he was the founder. The Imhofs moved to this city in 1900, and have since resided here. Mrs. Imhof is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters. Mrs. John Stauffer, formerly of this city, is a sister, and Hector Blaser is a brother.HOELSCHER--The thirteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoelscher who lives northwest of Humphrey, died last Sunday of appendicitis after a short illness. The funeral was held from the St. Bernard church and interment made in the St. Bernard cemetery. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Telegram, November 3, 1905
BIRTHS
ADAMS--Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Adams became the parents Wednesday morning of a baby girl, whose name will be Miss Marcia Adams.MARRIED
EISENMENGER-SUPENCHECK--Geo. Eisenmenger, of this place, and Miss Katie Supencheck, of Bellwood, were united in marriage in St. Francis church in Humphrey Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, Rev. Father Kurzer, officiating. The bridesmaids were Misses Mae Simon and Lulu Meister, and the groomsmen were Frank Haverland and Andrew Heimeyer. After the cerermony a reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Simon southwest of town where a large number of friends and relatives gathered and spent an enjoyable afternoon and evening. [Humphrey.]LEE-HENNESSEY--Wedding bells again chimed out their welcome when the friends and relatives of Miss Josie Hennessey and James Lee gathered at St. Joseph's church at 9:30 Wednesday morning to witness the binding of the tie, "until death do us part." The bride was prettily dressed in pearl white silk, wore a veil and carried white roses. She was attended by her youngest sister, Miss Gertrude, who looked sweet in a simple dress of pale blue china silk, and she carried cream roses. Richard Lee, brother of the groom, acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party, attended by the relatives and immediate neighbors, drove to the home of the bride's parents north of town, where a dainty breakfast was in waiting. [Platte Center.]
DIED
SCHOSTAG--Mrs. E. Schostag, after suffering several weeks from the effects of acute heart trouble, died last Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.H.W. Meyer, at Goehner, Nebraska. The previous day she had endured two or three severe strokes of paralysis, which hastened the end. Mr. Scholstag was present at the death bed. The funeral was held at Goehner Wednesday. Mrs. Schostag was about eighty years old. Her husband and one daughter survive her. During her residence in this city Mrs. Schostag made many close friends who will be especially grieved to learn of her death.KELSO??--Miss D. Kelso was called to Lincoln Wednesday morning by a message announcing the serious illness of a sister, who had placed herself under the care of a surgeon. The sister died soon after Miss Kelso reached her bedside.
CLAYBURN--Henry Clayburn received a sad letter announcing the death of his youngest brother, Hamspher Clayburn, who died August 31. The deceased lived at Moley, England, and was fifty-eight years old. [Monroe.]
Columbus Telegram, November 10, 1905
BIRTHS
JACKSON--A nine pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Jackson, on Monday, Oct. 30th. [Creston.]SCHILZ--A bright little girl came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Schilz last Monday. The arrival of this little Miss is doubly welcome as she is the first girl, there being four boys in the family. [Platte Center.]
DIED
EISENMANN--John G. Eisenmann, an old settler of the Gruetli neighborhood in Loup township, died at midnight last night, after suffering for two days from an acute attack of asthma, a disease with which he had been afflicted for years. Arrangements for the funeral have not been definitely made, but it will probably be held Sunday at the residence. Pastor Johansen, of the German Methodist church at Duncan, will conduct the service. Mr. Eisenmann was 71 years old. He was born in Germany, and came to this county from the Fatherland thirty-five years ago. He is survived by six sons and two daughters. His wife died nineteen years ago.GROVER--Mrs. Mary Grover, aged 74 years, died Tuesday noon at the home of her son, Samuel Grover, residing at Fifth and Becker streets. Old age is ascribed as the cause of her death. She had been confined to her bed for the past thirteen months. The remains were taken to Valley, the former home of the deceased, where the funeral was held yesterday afternoon. The deceased had two children residing in this city, the son at whose home she passed her declining days, and a daughter, Mrs. W.B. Webster. She came here from Valley five months ago.
CASEY--William R. Casey died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Casey, southwest of St. Edward, Monday, October 30, 1905, at the age of 27 years. The funeral was held Tuesday from the St. Edward Catholic church and was attended by his relatives and many friends. He was buried beside his father who died thirteen years ago. [St. Edward.]
[...and...]
William R. Casey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Casey, who resided north of Genoa for about twelve years, and a former pupil of the Genoa school, died in the Ingleside hospital of stomach trouble last Monday morning at 5:10 o'clock, at the age of 28 years and 24 days. [Genoa.]
Columbus Telegram, November 17, 1905
BIRTHS
APGAR--Last Saturday the storks dropped twins at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Apgar, and Tom has been carrying his head a trifle higher since. [Genoa.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman has issued marriage licenses during the past week to the following parties: Joseph Kraus, of Cedar Rapids, and Lizzie Rohatch, of Humphrey; Frank Morrow and Goldie Nichols, of Columbus; Edward Iverson and Jennie Hozlitt, of Genoa; Gustave Rohlich and Grace Neioner, of Bellwood. The latter couple were married by the judge last Tuesday.DIED
COSTELLO--Thomas Walter, eight months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Costello, died last Saturday morning from the effects of brain fever. The funeral was held Sunday at the Catholic church.LUCHSINGER--A sad case of drowning occurred last Saturday at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Luchsinger, in Bismark township, by which their little daughter, eighteen months old, was taken away from them. The little girl in company with other children had been playing about the barnyard. Her father had just drove up and while unhitching his team noticed the little one hanging over the edge of a watering trough. He went to help her out, and found that she was dead. Evidently she had been looking in the trough, and had leaned so far over that she was unable to get back. Her head was under water, of which there was only about eight inches in the trough. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, Pastor Grauenhorst, of the Shell Creek church, conducting the service. The bereaved parents are almost beside themselves with grief over the accident.
CARPENTER--The wife of Mr. Robert Carpenter, formerly of Bellwood, died at her home at St. James, Mo., Nov. 5. Mr. Carpenter and children have the sympathy of their many friends in Bellwood and vicinity. [Bellwood.]
WEBER--The eight months old child of Geo. Weber, who resides five miles south of Rising City, was burned to death by the explosion of a lamp on the evening of October 31. The mother had placed the little one in a high chair and was out of the house when the accident occurred. Upon her hurried return she extinguished the flames and carried the child to a neighbor's house a mile away. The child's head was burned to a crisp and the upper and lower limbs were burned equally as bad, while the body in part escaped, owing to the protection afforded by the clothing. Dr. Dugan of Ulysses was called, but could temporarily relieve the child's suffering. He reports Mrs. Weber, who was quite severely burned, and suffering from the shock, as doing nicely. What was the immediate cause of the explosion will probably never be known.--Ulysses Dispatch. [Bellwood.]
DUNBAR--On Monday evening of last week, as the gathering shadows of night were approaching, Mr. George Dunbar was pushed off his wagon in the cornfield, near his home, by coming in contact with an overhanging limb of a tree, and besides the fall the wagon ran over him. The team coming to the house without a driver, Mrs. Dunbar went in search of her husband, finding him so paralyzed by the fall and cold that he was unable to speak. Help was summoned and he was taken to the house, where he recovered sufficient to tell of the accident. He died the following day at 4 o'clock p.m., the doctors pronouncing a broken neck the cause of his death. The sudden death of this good man and old settler was a shock to the relatives and to the community where he was so well and favorably known. Clinton Dunbar, our esteemed citizen northeast of town, is a son of the deceased.--Ulysses Dispatch. [Bellwood.]
Columbus Telegram, November 24, 1905
BIRTHS
CARLSON--A fine son was born last Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carlson. [Lindsay.]MARRIAGE BANNS
VALASEK-MICEK--The marriage banns of Mr. John Valasek and Mrs. Katie Micek were published at the morning service at St. Bonaventura church last Sunday.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Walter Lobdell, a young man from Bellwood, and Miss Katie Ebel, of Spalding, met in Columbus last Wednesday and were married by Judge Ratterman. The judge has issued one other marriage license during the week, the parties being Ferdinand Wachter, of Norfolk, and Miss Emma Arndt, of Platte Center.MARRIED
LAFLEUR-ABLEIDLINGER--Miss Barbara Ableidinger well known to many of the residents of Humphrey, was married the first of the week at Council Bluffs, Iowa, to W.A. Lafleur, of Madison. [Humphrey.]DeVORE-POSTEL--James E. DeVore and Miss Mamie Postel were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's father, O.M. Postle near Boone. The wedding was attended only by a few near relatives. [St. Edward.]
TORCZON-PLACEK--At 9 o'clock this morning in St. Michael's church, the words were spoken which joined in the holy bonds of wedlock, John Torczon and Miss Rosa Placek, Father Czech officiating. The groom is a son of Wm. Torczon who resides south west of Tarnov. Both these young people are well respected; they will reside on a farm. [Tarnov.]
DUCEY-NELSON--Lindsay, November 22.--The marriage of Mr. Joseph F. Ducey and Miss Marie Nelson was solemnized Thursday of last week in the Catholic church at Madison, the home of the bride. A large number of friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Mabel Ducey, sister of the groom, and Mr. Dan Griffin acted as groomsman. Miss Nelson wore a beautiful gown of white silk, and Miss Ducey wore cream cashmere. Following the ceremony were the usual wedding festivities, closing with a dance in the evening. Mr. Ducey is proprietor of the restaurant at this place, and is meeting much success in his business. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson, residing south of Lindsay. The new bride and groom are cordially welcomed to Lindsay social circles. [Lindsay.]
DIED
JAZEWIC--The two months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jazewic, living west of town, met its death in a peculiar manner Wednesday. It was lying in the cradle and during the absence of the mother from the room an older child got hold of some carpet tacks which it put in the infants face, some of them getting in its mouth and were swallowed, producing strangulation, and resulting in death in about an hour. [Platte Center.]CASTNER--Chas. Castner, who lived four miles south of Shelby committed suicide last Monday evening, Nov. 6 by shooting himself in the head, despondency being the cause. He had been in poor health for several years with no hope of ever getting well. He was a single man, about 35 years of age and lived with his sister. [Bellwood.]
LONG--J.M. Long died at his home in Albion Thursday forenoon of appendicitis. Mr. Long is well known to Advance readers, as he grew to manhood here. At the time of his death he was a student in the university of Nebraska and was home on a brief vacation. [St. Edward.]
Columbus Telegram, December 1, 1905
BIRTHS
CREEK--Cy Creek says that while misforturnes never come singley, neither does fortune lag when it starts to bestow favors. The first of the month he received word to the effect that he had become uncle to a big, fat boy up in South Dakota, on the 7th he was elected justice of the peace, and last week he became grandpa to a nine pound boy, born to Mr. and Mrs. Mott Creek. No wonder he steps high when in town. [Genoa.]BEHLEN--A son was born last Monday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Behlen, residing twelve miles north of the city.
CONNELLEY--Mr. and Mrs. Frank Connelley became the parents last Monday, November 27, of a pretty baby girl. [Lindsay.]
SWANSON--A new daughter arrived the frist of the week at the home of Aug. Swanson. [Lindsay.]
MARRIED
BOROWIAK-MARTHIS--Paul Borowiak and Miss Mary Marthis, prominent among the young Polish people of the city, were married at the Catholic church last Tuesday morning in the presence of a large number of their friends. Nuptial high mass was celebrated by Fr. Theobald Kalamaja. This week at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marthis, an elaborate celebration of the wedding has been in progress. The groom is a member of company K, from whom he borrowed a large tent and fitted it up for a dancing pavilion. In addition to this a formal reception for the bride and groom was held at the Marthis home.VALASEK-MICEK--Wednesday morning at the church was celebrated the marriage of Mr. John Valasek and Mrs. Mary Micek. Coming so close together it has been almost like a double wedding, each dividing time and honors in the celebrations. [Note: This was part of the above article.]
SMOLINSKI-LUTZKE--Chris Smolinski and Miss Ida Lutzke, both residents of the Looking Glass neighborhood, near St. Edward, were married at the court house in Columbus last Saturday. Judge Ratterman was out of town, and the nuptial knot was tied by Justice O'Brien.
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Mr. Chris Smolinski and Miss Ida Lutzke were married today in Columbus before Judge Ratterman. August Smolinski, a brother of the groom, accompanied them to Columbus. The Advance has so far been unable to learn what the future plans of Mr. and Mrs. Smolinski are, as the bridal party was not very talkative before their departure for Columbus, but it is generally understood that they will occupy a farm near St. Edward. [St. Edward.]KRAUS-ROHATCH--The marriage of Jos. Kraus, of Cedar Rapids, and Miss Lizzie Rohatch of this place was solemnized in St. Francis church in Humphrey on Wednesday morning of this week, Rev. Father Kurzer, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Rohatch who lives east of Humphrey, having made this her home for a number of years. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wally Kraus who live southeast of Humphrey. [Humphrey.]
DIED
BRANIGAN--Maurice Branigan, an old and respected citizen of Polk county, residing ten miles south of Columbus, died very suddenly Tuesday morning as the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Within forty minutes from the time the first symptoms of his illness were manifested he was dead. Soon after breakfast Mr. Branigan started for the barnyard, and while he was still in the doorway his knees began to weaken and he dropped to the floor. A physician was called immediately, but was unable to give the patient any relief. The deceased was the father of Thomas, Ed and John Branigan, of this city, and besides these he leaves six daughters and two other sons. They are Mrs. Theodore Spitz, Mrs. Charles Haller, Mrs. Charles Hughes, Mrs. F.J. Cockson, Misses Maggie and Kate Branigan, and Maurice and William Branigan. The funeral in honor of Mr. Branigan was held yesterday morning at St. Bonaventura church in this city, with interment in the parish cemetery.QUITER--Zacharines Quiter, of Albion, died at St. Mary's hospital in this city last Tuesday from the effects of chronic asthma of two years standing. The body was given burial in the local Catholic cemetery this morning, services being held at the church. Mr. Quiter was born Februiary 5, 1831, at Baden Baden, Germany. He was a farmer by occupation.
CARPENTER--Wm. Daughtery received the sad intelligence this week that his sister Mrs. Robert Carpenter died Nov. 5, at St. James, Mo. The lady used to reside in Platte county and while here followed school teaching as an occupation. She will be remembered by many of the older settlers. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Telegram, December 8, 1905
BIRTHS
ROSENDAHL--A new daughter arrived last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rickert Rosendahl, in Shell Creek township.MARRIED
BAKENHUS-BUSS--Edward Bakenhus and Miss Metta Buss, prominent among the young people in the neighborhood northeast from Columbus, were married Thanksgiving day by Rev. F. Frese, pastor of the German Lutheran church in that vicinity. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Buss.HOLLINGSWORTH-HERRICK--Lorraine Hollingsworth and Miss Louise Herrick, of Shelton, Neb., were married by Judge Ratterman at the court house Monday afternoon. The groom is a well-to-do business man at Shelton.
WACHTER-ARNDT--The marriage of Miss Emma Arndt, of this place and Mr. Ferdinand Wachter, of Norfolk, took place Wednesday at the home of the bride's brother, Edward, one mile south of town, Rev. H. Miessler, pastor of the Lutheran church at Columbus, officiating. None but the relatives of the two families were present. The bride is a daughter of the late William Arndt, and is well and favorably known to all our people, having been born and reared in their midst. Mr. Watcher is a prosperous young farmer living close to Norfolk, and it is there the young couple will make their home. [Platte Center.]
DIED
LEACH--L.B. Leach, for nearly twenty-five years a resident of Humphrey, died last Monday, after a brief illness. Mr. Leach was eighty-one years old last March. He was born at Oxford, Chenango county, New York, from which place he came to Humphrey in 1871. His wife, who is 77 years old, and five children survive him. The children are F.M. and E.H. Leach, of Humphrey, E.D. Leach, of Lexington, Oregon; Mrs. E.T. McGehee, of Madison; and Mrs. C.A. South, of Butte, Nebraska.JOLLS--Henry Mason Jolls, for many years a well known railroad man in Columbus, died last Monday afternoon at five o'clock from the effects of a cancer of the stomach. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the late home of the deceased, the Dr. Arnold residence on west Sixteenth street, Rev. L.R. DeWolfe, of the M.E. church, conducting the service. The body was taken to Genoa on the afternoon train for burial. Mr. Jolls was fifty-seven years old the 10th of last September. He was born in Gennessee county, N.Y., and came to Nebraska in 1880. Four years later he came to Columbus to engage in railroading. From lower positions he was advanced to that of a fireman, and for several years he was on the switch engine in the local yards. In 1897 he relinquished his right to become an engineer in order to stay on the switch engine, and he held that position until a few months ago, when he was forced to give it up on account of poor health. His decline in health had since been very marked. November 18, 1896, Mr. Jolls was united in marriage at Columbus to Mrs. Josie Leslie, who survives him. He also leaves one daughter by a former wife, but for a long while her address has been unknown. The pall bearers at the funeral of Mr. Jolls were all railroad men with whom he had been associated during his years of service with the Union Pacific company. They were J.W. Herrod, Wm. Fox, Mark Burke, J.H. Lannan, J.R. Dolan and J.A. Wade. A beautiful floral tribute was laid upon the bier by the railroad men of Columbus, many of whom attended the burial service at Genoa.
BURGESS--William Burgess, who will be remembered by some of our older citizens as Indian agent for the Pawnees at this place back in the 70's, recently died at his home in Chicago at the age of 82 years. Mr. Burgess came to Genoa in 1872 and left with the Indians for the Indian Territory in 1878. [Genoa.]
KNAPP--Frank Knapp, sr., died at the home of his son-in-law, J.R. Dubsky, Saturday evening, between eight and nine o'clock. About ten days before his death he received injuries in falling from a wagon from which he never recovered. The accident occurred while on his way home from Leigh. He was found lying in the road by Henry Weigart, a mile south of town, in an unconscious condition. He was taken to the home of Mr. Dubsky, where all that medical profession and skilled nursing could do was done, but he was unable to stay off death. Sunday the remains were removed to his late home southeast of town, and on Tuesday funeral services were held and interment at the cemetery near his home. [Leigh.]
BALDWIN--On Monday morning in company with Murty Tighe, sexton of the Schuyler cemetery, and Martin Hoagland, the Free Lance editor took a rig and drove to the old McAllister grove south of Richland for the purpose of exhuming the remains of the young girl who died November 10, 1865, and was buried near the McAllister lake near the Platte river. The grave is in the big cottonwood grove and was in the feed lot of Reisch Brothers, who own the land, and cattle being fed in the lot ran over it. The remains were buried in that grave for over forty years. The girl died on November 10, 1865, and was probably buried a day or so afterwards, and this removal was made November 27, 1905. Considering the time buried it was remarkable how well preserved the coffin, dress and skeleton were. From James and S.S. Green, who were early freighters through this part of the world, we learned about that girl and it was due to S.S. telling us of the feed yard condition that started the writer after this removal. The dead girl was a Miss Anvalina Baldwin. She and a sister came from New York state in 1863. They came by rail to Fort Des-Moines, Iowa, where now the city of Des Moines stands. From that railroad terminus they staged it to Council Bluffs and crossed the Missouri river by ferry boat. At Omaha they ran across James Green, who was freighted from Omaha to Denver, and had a mule team and wagon. He had stopped at Elder Moses Shinn's place in Omaha and those girls came there, Omaha then being simply a trading point on the Missouri river across from Council Bluffs. The girls were going out to the home of Hiram Bushnel, who was married to a sister of theirs, he having a ranch a few miles southeast of this place. Learning that Mr. Green was coming out past the ranch they arranged to come with him and did, arriving three days later. Two years later this girl died and was buried up there near the lake and near the log house of McAllister's. The remains are now buried in the Schuyler cemetery.--Schuyler Free Lance.
BUSBEE--Will Busbee, a nephew of Thomas Dack, was killed in a wreck on the Union Pacific yesterday morning near Cheyenne, Wyo. He was head cook on the dining car on the Overland flyer, No. 2. He was a married man, residing in Omaha, and leaves a wife and child. Mr. and Mrs. Dack went down to Omaha this afternoon to attend the funeral.
Columbus Telegram, December 15, 1905
BIRTHS
NELSON--A little son was born Saturday of last week to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson. [Richland.]LLOYD--A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lloyd. [Lindsay.]
SCOTT--Columbus friends of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, who moved lately to Omaha, will be pleased to learn that they became the parents last Wednesday of a fine baby girl.
WEDDING ANNOUNCMENTS
SHAFFER-JONES--Cards have been received here announcing that Miss Grace M. Jones is to be married to Mr. Charles W. Shaffer, on December 20, at Cedar Rapids, Neb. Miss Grace will be remembered by most of our Platte Center people, she being a daughter of J.B. Jones, who previous to five years ago was U.P. agent here for many years, and is now agent at Cedar Rapids. [Platte Center.]BRAY-NAPIER--Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Napier have issued cards announcing the approaching marriage of their daughter, Vesper Olive, to Mr. Arthur Lyman Bray. The wedding is to take place on Christmas day, with the ceremony at high noon.
MARRIED
BELDEN-CLARK--Charles H. Belden, of Central City, and Miss Carrie Clark, of Minneapolis, Minn., met in Columbus Wednesday afternoon and were married by Judge Ratterman. Mr. Belden is a traveling man, and came here from Colorado territory to meet his bride.HARRIS-McGAFFIN--Again the wedding bells ring out, this time to announce the marriage of Mr. Ralph Albert Harris to Miss Margaret B. McGaffin. On Wednesday evening, Dec. 6, 1905, the many relatives and friends gathered at the Methodist Episcopal church, beautifully decorated for the occasion by the N.O.K. girls, to witness the solemn and impressive ceremony that united these two young people in holy wedlock. At seven o'clock the aisle was laid with white and as the strains of the beautiful wedding march, played by Miss Julia Meister, Rev. Zinnecker took his place on the platform to await the bridal party. The bride was robed in a beautiful gown of lansdown silk with the accustomed bridal veil. The first bridesmaid, Miss Kate Harris, was clothed in a beautiful dress of nuns veiling and the second bridesmaid, Miss Tillie McGaffin, wore a beautiful garment of white silk. The groom and his groomsmen, Mr. G. Meinyer and Mr. F. Harris, wore the accustomed conventional black. The entire bridal party stood under the beautifully decorated arch and as the soft strains of the "Flower Song" were played, the words were spoken that made them husband and wife. Mr. Ralph Albert Harris is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris, who resides on a farm near Bellwood. Miss Margaret Belle McGaffin, is the daughter of Wm. H. McGaffin, the editor of the Bellwood Gazette. Both these young people are well known to the people of this community and are held in high esteem, and have the well wishes of their many friends.--Rev. Henry Zinnecker. [Bellwood.]
PERCY-HINKLE--W.E. Percy and Miss Daisy Hinkle were married at the home of the bride's parents, near Spalding, Tuesday, November 28. They were the guests of Monroe friends until last Friday, when the left for their home near Quickville, Kas. The young couple were former residents of this locality and have a host of friends who wish them joy and happiness. [Monroe.]
McNEAL-CLAYTON--C.H. McNeal and Jessie Clayton were married at Utica, Ill., on Tuesday, November 28. They arrived here Tuesday of this week and go to housekeeping at once in Mr. McNeal's residence, south of Wm. Webster. [Monroe.]
DIED
THURSTON--Miss Haidee Thurston, a popular young lady of Genoa, who is also well known in this city, died Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after an illness of four weeks with typhoid fever. During the twenty-four hours preceding her death she suffered five severe hemorrhages. Miss Thurston was nineteen years old, and the youngest daughter of Mrs. Cynthia Thurston, who for several years has been head nurse in the hospital at the Indian school. She was a niece of Barclay and Will Jones, of this city. Her death is all the more sad for the reason that her approaching marriage to a young man of Genoa was announced to take place next spring. The funeral in honor of Miss Thurston will be held at Genoa this afternoon.KUMMER--Mrs. Rose Kummer, at the advanced age of eighty-four years, died last Saturday morning at the home of her son, Wm. Kummer, in the Gruetli neighborhood, fifteen miles west of Columbus. For several months she had been afflicted with dropsy, which is ascribed as the immediate cause of her death. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the residence, Rev. J.E. Braun, of that vicinity conducting the service. Interment was made in the Gruetli cemetery. Mrs. Kummer was born June 20, 1821, in Switzerland. She was the widow of Samuel Kummer, who came to this county and took up a homestead in 1879. Mr. Kummer died thirty-one years ago, and was buried in the Gruetli cemetery. Mrs. Kummer is survived by three children, Gottlieb and Wm. Kummer and Mrs. Rozetta Schneider, of this city. She leaves several grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A number of the relatives residing in Columbus attended her funeral.
FLORY--Mrs. Mary G. FLory, of St. Edward, died Tuesday night at St. Mary's hospital in this city, where she had been brought for treatment early in the week. Mrs. Flory was very low when she arrived at the hospital, and on the day of her death a minor operation was performed upon her to determine whether it would be advisable to appeal further to surgical aid on her behalf. This operation was performed by Doctor Jonas, of Omaha, assisted by local surgeons. Mrs. Flory was afflicted with a cancer of the liver, from which no hope for permanent relief might be expected. Mrs. Flory was the widow of a pioneer doctor of Boone county, and Dr. O. Flory, now a banker at St. Edward, is her son. She was widely known in her home vicinity, and numbered several personal friends in this city. She was fifty-eight years old. The body was taken to St. Edward Wednesday morning for burial.
WEBER--Lindsay, December 14,--Mrs. Hedwig Weber, residing five miles north of this city, died Wednesday of last week from the effects of consumption, after suffering a long illness. The funeral was held Friday at the Lutheran church in that neighborhood, of which her husband is pastor. Mrs. Weber was born September 3, 1874, at Kalamazoo, Nebraska, at the time of her death being 31 years old. Besides her husband and two children, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Schoeflen, are left to mourn her death. [Lindsay.]
HANEY--The little two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haney died yesterday afternoon after an illness with kidney trouble. The funeral will be held at the home this afternoon.
The Columbus Telegram, December 22, 1905
BIRTHS
SHEA--Twin girls were born yesterday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Will M. Shea, residing on east Seventh street. The mother and daughters are reported to be doing as well as could be expected.HERCHANHAN--A daughter was born last Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Herchanhan. [Lindsay.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
JOHNSON-JENSEN--John A. Johnson, of Genoa, and Miss Lesel M. Jensen, of Lindsay, were licensed to wed by Judge Ratterman Tuesday.MARRIED
HEALD-BEVERIDGE--We received notice of the marriage of John P. Heald and Mrs. Francis A. Beveridge. These are great prohibition workers and particular friends of ours. We, with their many temperance friends wish them a happy and useful life. [Monroe.]SMITH-MARTIN--Miss Julia Louise Martin, of Albion, who numbered many friends in this city, was married Thursday of last week to Dr. J.W.B. Smith, a practicing physician at Albion. Their cards announce they will formally be "at home" after January 1.
DIED
LUND--Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Lund yesterday morning and removed their infant child. The funeral was held at the residence this forenoon, Rev. R. Neumarker conducting the service.LANGENEGGER--Mrs. Eliza Langenegger, wife of Ulrich Langenegger, died Tuesday evening from the effects of a liver complaint. For several weeks she had been lying very ill at the Lindell hotel, on Eleventh street, which she and her husband had been conducting for the past three years. The funeral will be held Sunday forenoon at the German Reformed church, Rev. R. Neumarker conducting the service. The delay in the funeral was for the benefit of the eldest daughter of Mrs. Langenegger, Miss Clara Windisch, who has been residing at The Dalles, Oregon, and left for Columbus immediately upon receipt of a message informing her of her mother's death. Mrs. Langenegger was forty years old August 27 last. She was born in Switzerland, and from that country came direct to Columbus when twenty-one years old. She was first married to Gustave Windisch, by whom she leaves three children. Eight years ago she married Mr. Langenegger. The husband and three children survive her.
BEDNAR--John Bednar, who had been a resident of Columbus about four months, died of consumption at St. Mary's hospital Wednesday morning. He was a native of Poland, thirty-five years old, and had lived in this country about three years. He leaves a wife and three children in almost destitute circumstances. The funeral was held at the Catholic church this morning.
HART--Jacob S. Hart, fourteen-year-old son of Mrs. Tillie Munter, at Monroe, died last Sunday morning from the effects of an attack of spinal meningitis which left him partially crippled a year ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Monroe, Pastor Angell conducting the service. Interment was made in the Friends' cemetery west of Monroe.
EVANS--Mrs. Alice Evans died at her home at Octavia last Sunday. She was the daughter of Rev. Jacob Ernhart, who held down the Baptist pulpit at Octavia about twenty years ago and occasionally preached at Bellwood about that time. [Bellwood.]
BRUNNER--Carl Brunner died at the home of his brother, Ambrose Brunner, in Platte Center, at 1:30 Wednesday morning. Deceased was born in Austria twenty-five years ago and came to America in the spring of 1904, arriving here in April. He found employment at farm work, which occupation he followed until about two months ago when he was compelled to quit on account of his health. He had been confined to the house less than a week, and his death was very sudden and unexpected. Heart disease was his ailment. [Platte Center.]
EDWARDS--This community was surprised and grieved to learn on Wednesday of last week of the sudden death of Mr. Edward Edwards, sr., which occurred at the Clarkson hospital in Omaha at 12:30 a.m., December 7. Last June Mr. Edwards went to Omaha and submitted to an operation for a cancer in the mouth and throat, and he returned home greatly improved and it was thought that through this operation he would never be bothered again with the disease, but a short time ago signs of the disease again began to show, and about four weeks ago he went to Omaha to submit to another operation. He recovered from the second operation all right, but his strength and vitality was reduced to such a low ebb that he was unable to hold up under the great strain on his body. On Wednesday, while it was known he was in a bad condition, it was decided to attempt to bring him home, and the nurses at the hospital began dressing him for the trip, but before they had finished, his strength gave out and he collapsed, and remained unconscious up to the time of his death. His son, Al, of Cornlea, and another son of Fremont were at his side when he died. The deceased was born near Aberyswith, Wales, May 14, 1833. [Humpnrey.]
SHEPHERD--Mrs. C. Britell received word Monday of the sudden death of her sister, Mrs. Shepherd, at Campbell, Va. Mrs. Shepherd had retired early apparently in her usual good health. Her husband was sitting by the fireside reading and noticed that one of Mrs. Shepherd's arms was lying outside the covers, and upon approaching the bedside found that his wife was dead. [St. Edward.]
BRENNING--Miss Bertha Brenning, the thirteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brenning, at four miles southwest of Leigh died on Monday, December 11, at 8 p.m. She had been ailing for some time but no one thought it serious. The deceased was born at her late home thirteen years ago and was the youngest daughter. She was confirmed last year in the Leigh German Lutheran church from which place the funeral took place yesterday conducted by Rev. Lutz. Interment was made in the Leigh cemetery. [Leigh.]
JUSTEN--Jacob Justen, who had been a patient at St. Mary's hospital for the past two years, died yesterday morning from the effects of old age. He was seventy-four years old.
MORGAN--Charles A. Morgan, a passenger on Union Pacific train No. 11, died between here and Fremont yesterday morning. The body was removed from the train at Columbus and prepared by Undertaker Gass for shipment to Pittsburg, Pa., the home of the deceased. He was a young man, and his father, J.W. Morgan, had been traveling with him. When seen at the hotel yesterday Mr. Morgan said he was taking his son to Colorado for treatment for an affection of the lungs. After giving him a dose of medicine he left his son sleeping in the car seat. It was a sleep which ended in death so quietly that even the passengers close by never knew when the end came. Mr. Morgan said that death undoubtedly was caused by heart failure. He stated that his son had been in poor health since serving with the United States army in the Philippines. He had been a sergeant of company D, 28th volunteer infantry. He was twenty-eight years old, and leaves a young wife in the east to await the sad home coming.
THURSTON--The funeral of Miss Thurston, whose death was reported in these columns last week, was held Friday at Genoa. Rev. G.A. Munro, of the Congregational church in this city, who conducted the funeral service, contributes the following lines in reference to the life and character of the young lady:
Viola Haidee Thurston was born June 13, 1868, in Okay, Platte county, where she lived until six years of age, when the family moved to Genoa where she resided continuously until the time of her death. Of a studious mind her school life was interrupted two years ago by a physical difficulty which rendered her attendance upon classes impossible. This, however, did not interrupt her intellectual life, and she continued to be interested in the happenings and thought movements of the world of men and women. Her character was strong and positive, and she impressed herself upon all who knew her. She was pronounced and fearless in approving what she believed to be right, and equally frank in her disapproval of what she believed to be wrong. She was a staunch and loyal friend, and her friends were many,--as attest these numerous tokens of love. In a very unusual degree she was known, loved and respected in this community, and though the house which her beautiful soul occupied is broken and soon to pass out of sight, she will never pass out of the mind of those who were privileged to know her. In the performance of her semi-public action she was kind and obliging, and her cheerful voice will be missed. Her life was sweet and wholesome and her influence was always for good. Though she did not formally profess religion she confessed Christ in the best and most effective way--by living Him. Hers was a prayerful life. She was never too tired to kneel by her bed and have her good night talk with God, and now she sees Him "Face to Face." Who will not envy her the promotion that takes her out of the life of struggle and care into the joy of her Lord?
Viola Haidee Thurston passed into eternal life, Wednesday afternoon, at two o'clock, December 13, 1905.ENGELBERTZ--Lindsay, December 21.--Miss Mary Engelbertz, a popular young lady of this vicinity, died Thursday of last week at the home of her parents, east of town. Appendicitis was the cause of her death. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the St. Bernard Catholic church. Six young ladies of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, of which society the deceased had been a member, were pall bearers. The service was conducted by Father Stanislaus. Miss Engelbertz was a little past seventeen years of age. She was always a pleasant, amiable girl, and will be greatly missed by many friends, as well as by the bereaved household. [Lindsay.]
The Columbus Journal, December 27, 1905
DIED
BLESSEN--Killed in Accident.
John Blessen, a farmer living about two miles northeast of Oconee on the Babcock farm was thrown from his wagon and killed last Thursday night.
Mr. Blessen had driven to Platte Center for some Christmas gifts for his family. On his return he stopped at a neighbors to see about getting a pig. In leaving the yard one wheel of the wagon ran against a gate post, the horses became frightened and ran, throwing him violently to the ground and fracturing his skull. His feet became entangled in the wheel of his wagon and he was turned over and over with every revolution of the wheel for a considerable distance. He was picked up and carried to his home where he died the following day at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Blessen heard her husband singing just before the accident. The singing suddenly stopped and in a few minutes the horses reached home without their driver.
Mr. Blessen leaves a wife and five children of whom the oldest is eleven years. He left no insurance and his wife and children are said to be in very meagre circumstances.
A suit is pending in the courts against Blessen and Hobbensiefken for running over an aged man by the name of Randall with a wagon several weeks ago.
The funeral was held Sunday from Platte Center.
Columbus Telegram, December 29, 1905
BIRTHS
SYSLO--The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Syslo Tuesday morning leaving a baby boy. Had his visit been one day earlier, it might have been considered a Christmas present from Santa. [Tarnov.]HEIMAN; BOTHE--A son was born Thursday night of last week to Mr. and Mrs. John Heiman, and on the same night a son came also to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bothe. [Lindsay.]
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEWMAN-JOSSI--Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Mr. Will Newman and Miss Martha Jossi, both of this vicinity. The wedding will take place Tuesday of next week at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. P.F. Luchsinger, at Platte Center. It will be followed by a dance and wedding feast on the Carrig farm, south of Platte Center, where Miss Jossi has been living with her brothers during the past few months.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman during the past week to Arthur L. bray and Vesper O. Napier, of Columbus; Andrew Magsamen and Lena Heinan, of Humphrey; Theodore Mohlman, of Platte Center, and Emma Schure, of Humphrey; and Edgar Drum and Nellie O'Dell, of Columbus.A double wedding will take place soon at St. Bernard. Marriage licenses have been issued to the propective bridal parties, who are Damian Zuerline, of Humphrey, and Miss Mary Sueper, of St. Bernard, and Anton Miller and Augusta Sueper, both of St. Bernard.
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BRAY-NAPIER--A pretty wedding occurred in Columbus Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Napier, in the north part of town, when their daughter, Vesper Olive, was lead to the marital altar by Mr. Arthur L. Bray. Rev. L.R. DeWolfe, of the M.E. church, performed the ceremony. The guests were principally relatives, Mr. Raymond Napier, of David City, a cousin of the bride, being the only one from out of town. Mr. and Mrs. Bray are spending the first week of their married life as guests of the bride's relatives at David City. They expect to occupy a farm in this vicinity next year. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bray.RIFE-BECHER--The marriage of Mr. Claude Rife, of Hastings, and Miss Lottie Becher, of this city, took place yesterday forenoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Becher, in south Columbus. County Judge Ratterman performed the ceremony. It was a very quiet wedding, and a genuine matrimonial surprise to even the most intimate friends of the bridal couple in this city. The young people had been keeping company for several months past and their friends freely predicted that some day it would be a match, but none thought the wedding day so close at hand. Mr. Rife is express messenger on the Burlington train which runs to Columbus. His bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Becher, and for the past two years has been deputy clerk of the district court. Whether or not the young couple intend to reside in Columbus has not been announced. For the present Mrs. Rife is stopping with her parents. Reported about town are rumors of a romance in connection with the marriage, but The Telegram cannot get close enough to the facts to warrant a recital of the story.
GOULDING-SEGELKE--Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goulding, of Omaha, returning from a wedding trip to Denver, stopped in Columbus Wednesday for a brief visit at the home of the bride's uncle, Charles Segelke. The bride was formerly Miss Lena Segelke.
DUFFY-WHEELER--The editor received a wedding card the latter part of last week announcing the marriage of Miss Musetta Wheeler, and W.J. Duffy of Florence, Montana, on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Miss Wheeler is well and favorably known to the people of Creston and vicinity, having taught in the Creston schools for several terms. [Creston.]
BROZVOSKY-DOSTAL--Wm. Brozvosky, of Lindsay, and Miss Bessie Dostal, of Dodge, were united in marriage Thursday of last week at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Kerkow, at Scribner. The hour for the ceremony was high noon, and it was performed by Mr. Hal Crisby, a justice of the peace. Mr. and Mrs. Kerkow were the attendants of the bride and groom. Following the ceremony a bountiful wedding banquet was served at the home. The bride and groom arrived here on the evening passenger train, and were met at the depot by a large delegation of friends, accompanied by the Bohemian band. As the couple alighted from the train they were deluged by a shower of rice, while the band played on. Mrs. Brozvosky is a beautiful woman, and has been one of the most popular ladies at her home town. Mr. Brozvosky is local agent for the Nye-Schneider-Fowler grain company, and is regarded one of our most prominent business men. The bride and groom will commence housekeeping in rooms adjacent to the grain office, but they expect soon to occupy a residence. That they may enjoy a long and happy life, and abundant prosperity is the earnest wish of their friends here. [Lindsay.]
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BOWE--Miss Katie Bowe, aged fourteen years, died at St. Mary's hospital last Saturday after an operation for appendicitis. The body was shipped to Fullerton, where the parents of the girl reside.BLESSEN--John Blessen, a well known farmer residing between Platte Center and Oconee, died last Friday afternoon from the effects of injuries received the previous day in a runaway. Mr. Blessen had been trading at Platte Center, and started home about sundown. When within a quarter of a mile of his home his team became unmanageable, and while running at a high rate of speed they shied into a fence. Mr. Blessen was thrown over the fence, falling upon frozen ground and receiving internal injuries. From the time of the accident he never regained consciousness. He died at three o'clock Friday afternoon. The funeral was held Sunday forenoon, Rev. Papenhousen conducting the service. The remains were laid at rest in the German Baptist cemetery in Shell Creek township. Mr. Blessen was about thirty-seven years old. He was born at Oldenburg, Germany, and came to this county in the fall of 1891. Three years later he was married to Miss Anna Behlen, who with five children, all of them sons, survive him.
THEISEN--Casper Theisen, father of Mrs. C. Schueth, sr., of this place, died at the home of his daughter in Humphrey last Monday evening about 5:30 o'clock and the remains were laid to rest in St. Mary's church cemetery at West Point Wednesday, Rev. Ruesing officiating. The deceased was but slightly acquainted in Humphrey, although he was a resident of this place for the past 18 months. We understand the real cause of his death was old age. Mr. Theisen was born in Cologne, Germany, in 1823. In 1851 he was married, his wife dying in West Point this state in 1892. In 1855 Mr. Theisen and his wife and one child, now Mrs. Chas. Schueth of this place, came to America and located in Wisconsin where they remained following the occupation of farming, until 1874 they moved to Nebraska, settling on a farm near Scribner. Since the death of his wife, Mr. Theisen has made his home with his children, the last 18 months of which time he spent with his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Schueth of Humphrey. Seven [sic] children, three girls and three boys survive him. They are, Mrs. Chas. Schueth, of this place, Mrs. Hoffman of West Point, John and Peter of West Point, Herman of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mary Winemann of Wyoming. [Humphrey.]
McDONALD--Charles Albert McDonald, city editor of the South Bend, (Ind.) Times, well known to many residents of this community, died last Thursday of typhoid fever. [St. Edward.]
WEBSTER--Thos. Webster, well known to the people of this community, who moved on a farm near Plainview several years ago, committed suicide last Monday evening. [Creston.]