Columbus Journal, January 3, 1906
MARRIED
BRAY-NAPIER--The Journal omitted mention last week of a very pretty wedding. At high noon on Christmas day Mr. Arthur L. Bray and Miss Vesper Olive Napier were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Napier, by Rev. L.R. De Wolf, pastor of the Methodist church. The bride was beautifully gowned in white silk and was attended by Miss Navillo Bray. The groom was attended by Harvey Gerrard. At the close of the ceremony a four-course dinner was served. About fifty guests were present, chiefly relatives. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bray. The bridal couple are spending the first week of their married life with relatives in David City. They will reside on a farm northwest of the city.NEWMAN-IOSSI--Mr. Wm. Newman, Jr. and Miss Martha E. Iossi were married Tuesday at high noon by Rev. Neumarker at the home of Mr. Mrs. [sic] P.F. Luchsinger in Platte Center.
The bride wore a beautiful white gown and carried a boquet of bride's roses and carnations. She was attended by Miss Ruby Newman, a sister of the groom, and the groom was attended by Mr. John Jossie, a brother of the bride. Only relatives were present.
The house was suitably decorated and at the close of the ceremony the bride's sister, Mrs. Lucksinger, served an elaborate dinner to the guests and in the evening the guests were entertained by the bride's brother on the Carrig farm at a large dance.
The bridal party left today for a brief visit in Omaha and Lincoln. They will probably live on one of the farms of Wm. J. Newman, the groom's father.DIED
WHEELER--John H. Wheeler was fatally injured in a runaway accident Thursday afternoon. He was driving in from the farm with a load of poultry for the market, and it seems that the team became frightened near the Beaver bridge just west of town. They ran toward the mill and as Mr. Wheeler turned them at the corner by the German church, the wagon was overturned and he was thrown violently to the ground. He sustained a fracture of the skull, and when carried to Dr. O.A. Britell's rooms an examination showed that his injuries would result fatally. However, in the hopes that a surgical operation might give relief, he was taken to Columbus on the evening train, where he underwent an operation at St. Mary's hospital--several pieces of bone and a large blood clot being removed from the brain,--from which he did not rally, and died at midnight. Mr. Wheeler was thirty-five years of age, was an old resident of this community a well-to-do farmer, and universally respected. He leaves in St. Edward, a brother and sister, J.L. Wheeler, and Mrs. C. Britell.LUESCHEN--Mrs. Anna M. Lueschen died at her home in this city last Friday afternoon of heart failure and was buried Tuesday from Loseke Creek church.
Deceased was born in Germany on September 7, 1839. She came to Nebraska with her husband in 1869 and has lived with him fourteen miles north of Columbus untill about three months ago when she was brought to Columbus for regular treatment.
Mrs. Lueschen leaves a husband and five children, one son Henry and four daughters, Lydia, Mrs. Loseke, Mrs. Henry Cattau and Mrs. Wm. Hake.
Columbus Journal, January 10, 1906
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses as follows last week: George Christensen of Fullerton and Pearl S. Bartram of Central City; Louis Unger and Anna Meyer of Shelby; Chas. Jowarski and Mary Jurek of Columbus; John M. Williams of Chicago and Mrs. Anna A. Garry of Columbus.MARRIED
JAWORSKI-JUREK--Charles Jaworski of Omaha, son of Thomas Jaworski of Columbus, and Miss Mary Jurek, were married at the Catholic church this morning in the presence of a large company. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the Jurek home for a wedding breakfast and celebration. They will reside in Omaha.WILLIAMS-McGARRY--John M. Williams of Chicago, and Mrs. Anna A. McGarry of this city were married Tuesday morning by Father Theobold, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Thomas Harris. They left on the noon train for Duluth, Minn., for a two weeks' wedding trip. Their home will be in Chicago, where Mrs. [sic?] Williams is connected with the mail service. Mrs. Williams is a sister of Mrs. J.B. Geitzen and Mrs. F.A. Roberts of this city.
CHRISTENSEN-BARTRAM; UNGER-MEYER--Judge Ratterman married Mr. Geo. Christensen of Fullerton and Miss Pearl Bartram of Central City yesterday and Louis Unger and Anna Meyer of Shelby today at the court house. In the latter marriage, Richard Ramey has been accused of acting as brides maid and he has not yet proved an alibi.
DIED
JOHNSON--George Johnson received the sad news New Year's day of the death of his mother in Iowa. He at once left for Iowa to attend the funeral. His father, who is over 90 years of age will come to Columbus in the near future and make his home with his son.
[Note: Follow-up in January 17th paper] An error occurred last week in reference to the death of Mrs. Johnson in Iowa. She was the step-mother of Mr. Charles Johnson of this city not of George Johnson as mentioned. Mr. Johnson, sr., who is ninety years old, and very well and hearty, may come to Columbus to make his home with his son.BULLOCK--G.K. Bullock, an old soldier and one of the oldest settlers in Boone county, died at the Soldiers Home at Grand Island last Sunday. He was taken to that institution about six weeks ago in a very feeble condition, with the hope that the change would help him. He leaves two sons, Fred and Marcus, who are railroad employes. His body was taken to St. Edward for burial.
Columbus Journal, January 17, 1906
DIED
CONDON--Mrs. Daniel Condon died Tuesday night at six o'clock of blood poisoning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walker.
Annie O'Connor Condon was born in Carlow, Ireland, May 4, 1834. She came to Montreal, Canada in 1858 and was married July 22, 1861 to Daniel Condon by Rev. Father Dowd at St. Patrick's church. She came to Columbus in January 1869 and with the exception of a few years residence in Omaha has made Columbus her home.
She was a most devoted mother but only to those who knew her most intimately were her good deeds and devotion to her family known.
She leaves besides her husband to mourn her, five children: Mrs. Jane C. Walker of this city; Mrs. J.H. Hale of Kansas City; Mrs. F.J. Beaton of Omaha; Mr. D.F. Condon of Watertown, S.D., and Eugene Condon of this city. Those at her bedside at the time of her death were her husband, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Beaton, Eugene and her eldest grandchild, Eva Walker. The funeral was to have been held at the Catholic church at ten o'clock Thursday but has been indefinitely postponed awaiting the arrival of her son Daniel.GEHMAN--Gustava Gehman was accidently killed last Monday evening at Bellwood, presumably he had been drinking some and when seen last he had left the rear door of Smith's pool hall. The body was first discovered by a young man by the name of Brandenburg, who had started for the out house in the rear of aforesaid pool hall and just as he was about to enter, stumbled over the prostrate form of a man. He immediately summoned assistance and Dr. Hansen was called, who after examination, pronounced him dead. It is thought that just before he reached the out-house that he stumbled and fell striking his head in some way that it broke his neck causing death immediately. A coroner jury was empanelled composed of S.H. Barklow, J. Wagoner, S.A. Heath, Fred B. Wotke, A.P. Brubaker and Conrad Meister, and the verdict given by them was, "that Gustave Gohman came to his death by accidently falling and breaking his neck, and thus causing death." Deceased leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his loss.--David City Banner.
DEAN--Miss Belle Dean, sister of W.H. Dean died last week of pneumonia and was taken Saturday by her brother to Jersey City for interment. W.H. Dean had been in his new home in Portland only a few weeks when he was called back by his sisters' death. She was forty eight years old. [Creston.]
Columbus Journal, January 24, 1906
DIED
SAVIDGE--Charles Savidge, who was taken suddenly ill on our streets last Tuesday evening, died of hemorrahges Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the rear of the Peterson restaurant. Dr. Evans of Columbus was called in consultation with the home physicians, and everything was done to save his life but without avail. The deceased is of Polish descent and was a resident of Tarnov. He was 42 years of age at the time of his death and leaves a wife and six children to mourn his demise. The remains were taken to Tarnov Friday evening, and funeral services were held from the Tarnov Catholic church and interment made in the Catholic cemetery. [Humphrey.]FREASE--At twenty minutes past five o'clock Sunday evening searching parties found the dead body of little Cecil Frease in the ice pond near the house. Early in the afternoon the little fellow left the house saying that he would be back in a little while. Time past but he did not return, but no uneasiness was felt by his mother because she thought he had gone to one of the neighbors to play. When it was discovered he was not there a search was at once instituted. Inquiry was made at the near neighbors, and finally a general alarm was given. This was four o'clock. Parties went to the Frease home and as the child was in the habit of playing about the creek some of the men went there. They found the boy's sled on the ice and noticed a hole in the snow and slush in a partially open place where men had been putting up ice the day before. Prod poles were secured and a search was made in the water. Soon Mr. Carleton struck an object and after a couple of trials the little body was brought up. The indications were that life had been extinct for three or four hours. [Leigh.]
BOOTH--Mrs. W.J. Brient received a message Monday morning, stating that her father, Milah Booth had passed away at his home in Gettsburg, S.D., Sunday morning. Mrs. Brient was unable to attend the funeral, which was held Tuesday. [Genoa.]
Columbus Journal, January 31, 1906
BIRTHS
WESTBROOK--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Westbrook, Sunday night, a boy.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman has issued marriage licenses as follows the past week: Rudolph Gerber and Lizzie Martz, Duncan; Anton Mueting, Humphrey and Sophia E. Lueken, Fremont; Joseph M. Polcine, Lindsay and Anna E. Schumacher, Platte Center; John J. Krings and Urusla [sic?] Graunenthal, Platte Center; George Weber and Mary Bruno, Monroe.MARRIED
HENDRICKSON-SWANSON--Mrs. [sic] H.P. Hendrickson and Miss Anna Swanson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Swanson of Looking Glass were married in Omaha last Wednesday night by the pastor of the Danish Lutheran church, Rev. Brockmeyer. Only near relatives and friends of the parties residing in Omaha witnessed the ceremony. The bride was beautifully gowned in pearl gray silk and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. She was attended by the groom's sister Miss Lena Hendrickson, and the groom was attended by Mr. Peter Jacobson. The decorations were carnations and green foliage. Mr. Hendrickson came west about two years ago from Tampa, Florida and established a painting business in Lindsay about one year ago. After a few days visit at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hendrickson will go to housekeeping at Lindsay.DIED
STEIBLES--Edward Steibels, aged 32 years who has lived three miles north of Benton, died at the hospital Tuesday night after an operation. He leaves a wife and one child besides other relatives near Benton.
Columbus Journal, February 7, 1906
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses last week as follows: John Zoucha and Anna Zoucha, Tarnov; John Urban and Kate Pier, Tarnov; Andrew Foltin and Anna Josenska, Columbus; John A. Zoucha and Josephina Torczon, Tarnov; Frank Keinig and Anna Mirr, Lindsay.DIED
STIBAL--The announcement of the sudden death of Ed Stibal came too late for last week. He was the eldest son of our postmaster, John Stibal and died at St. Mary's hospital, Columbus, Jan. 30 from blood poisoning, after an operation. He was buried in the Richland cemetery Thursday morning, funeral services being held at the house three miles north of town by Rev. Nusbaum of Schuyler. He leaves a wife and infant son besides a father, two sisters, a brother and a host of friends to mourn his loss. [Richland and Vicinity.]ENG--In response to a telegram annoucing the dangerous illness of his little son Charles, Albert Eng arrived Monday afternoon from Plainview. Dr. Martyn came up from Columbus on the same train. The child's condition grew steadily worse, resulting in its death at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. Since the death of Mrs. Eng about a year ago, the child has made its home with Mr. and Mrs. August Dahlberg. Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Lilisdahl arrived yesterday from Pierce to be present at the services which will be held this aftenroon from the Salem Swedish Lutheran church, Rev. A.S. Becklund officiating. [St. Edward.]
Columbus Journal, February 14, 1906
MARRIAGE LICENSES
F.L. Hodson and Alma Olson, of Newman Grove; Phillip Nowak, and Victoria Jaworski of Columbus; Charles Jaetski and Josephine Niedzarieoki, of Duncan; Charles Sliva and Anna Jazwuc, Tarnov; Louis Nebosis and Lizzie Elmer, Osceola; Peter Moeler and Anna C. Lund, Lindsay; Marius Honsen and Christina Lund, Lindsay; Ferdinand Pfeifer, and Freiderika Coldwell, Humphrey.DIED
REINKE--Carl Reinke one of the two last survivors of that company of brave pioneers who settled and laid out the city of Columbus, passed to his final rest last Sunday. He was buried this afternoon, Rev. Munro officiating at the funeral.
The death of Reinke removes one of the historical characters of Platte county, and Nebraska.
The early history of the state would be incomplete without the story of his life.
Fortunately, Mr. Reinke during his life, in 1899 gave Miss Martha Turner a brief sketch of his life which appears in the columns of the Journal and which is reproduced here as a permanent contribution to the early history of Platte county.
Jacob Lewis, who has been an invalid for several years is now the only survivor of that early party of pioneers.
Carl Reinke was born in Prussia, in 1828, coming to the United States in 1854, and to Columbus as one of the very first settlers in 1856. Mr. Reinke, helped erect the first building in Columbus which was called the company house, and which now stands just north of Kersenbrock's dwelling. When Mr. Reinke found the Shell Creek valley he thought he never saw anywhere so grand a country, and he still thinks there is no better anywhere. He bought (by hard work, for there was at that time no homestead law yet), a farm of 463 acres about six miles north and four miles east of Columbus, where for many years until he moved his family to Columbus in 1891, he made his home. Henry Ricket bought the old home several years ago. Mr. Reinke tells many interesting stories of pioneer life of the long snow storms lasting several days at a time, when it was dangerous to be out of doors at all. The last week of November, 1856, Mr. Reinke says the snow was four feet on the level; in ravines in many places the snow was twenty feet deep. The storm had continued so long that everybody thought the world was near the end. In these early storms, wild animals such as elk would often break through the snow, sinking to the body and then perish, unable to help themselves. The only person who perished in these dreadful storms in this neighborhood was John Kumpf, father of Mrs. William Bucher, Mrs. Lusche and Charles Kumpf. Mr. Kumpf lived near Mr. Reinke. In returning home from Columbus one day he lost his way in the storm and was found first by Mr. Reinke frozen stiff. This was about the 30th of December, 1863. Mr. Reinke is a friend of the Indians, and thinks they have been given a worse name than they deserve. The only trouble he ever had with them was in August, 1857. He and Henry Lusche were on top of his house shingling the roof, when some Omaha Indians came along and ordered them to give them food. They gave them what they thought sufficient, but they wanted more and finally Mr. Reinke put them out of the house bodily. This enraged one to shooting with his bow several arrows through the windows, but upon aiming a good gun at him the Indian with his companions left. Mr. Reinke was married to a most excellent woman, Margaret Pilling, September 20, 1861. They have had six children born to them, four of whom are living, Mrs. W.T. Ernst, Mrs. George Bradshaw, Mrs. Walter Butler and Mrs. Clint Sevenson. Mr. Reinke has a brother, Ferdinand Reinke, living at Ewing, Nebraska, a half sister, Mrs. August Ronge and another sister Mrs. Gabens, living near this city. Mr. Reinke is one of the directors of the Commercial bank.JUNGBLUTH--The Saturday Omaha Bee contained the following account of the death of Dr. Jungbluth of Leigh, whom many Journal readers know:
"Dr. Edward C. Jungbluth was killed here today in a runaway accident while on his way to visit a patient. The accident occurred at the home of Fred Dasenbrock, seven miles southwest of town, to whose place the doctor was going to see a little boy. When driving through the field from the main road to the house his team became frightened at a dog and started on a run. They were unmanageable and the doctor reined them toward the side of the barn. When they struck the pole broke and the broken end struck him somewhere on the body. He jumped to the ground, but stood only for a moment. A trained nurse who was riding with him escaped uninjured and went to his assistance. There is no scar on the body and where he was struck is only supposition. He lived only forty-five minutes after the accident, the doctor and his patient dying almost at the same minute. The deceased was 27 years old and leaves a wife."
To this account Dr. W.S. Evans of this city adds some facts. Dr. Jungbluth had called Dr. Evans by 'phone just before leaving Leigh and asked him to drive to the Dasenbrock home to meet him in consultation. Dr. Evans says that the broken tongue struck Jungbuth just below the heart. The instant he was struck he asked the nurse if she were hurt and then said, 'I am hurt and I am going to die at once.' The sudden death of the young doctor is especially sad from the fact that he leaves a young wife who is in a critical condition.CAFFRY--Thomas Caffry died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Bernhardt Caffry on west Seventeenth street, Monday, February 12, after three weeks illness.
Thomas Caffry was born in Illinois thirty three years ago and has lived in Columbus from infancy.
He served in the Spanish-American war with Company K and then enlisted in the regular army where he served three years.
Besides his mother, he leaves two sisters, Mrs. M. Costello of this city and Mrs. J. Kost of Evanston, Wyoming and three brothers, Walter of Denver and John and Patrick of this city.
The funeral will be conducted Thursday forenoon from the Catholic church.FOBES--E. Decatur Fobes died at St. Mary's hospital last Sunday after a lingering illness with tuberculosis and was buried Tuesday from the Methodist church.
The deceased was born May 17, 1851 at Waukegan, Ill., and has lived many years in Columbus. Two of his daughters have recently died of the same disease. He leaves a wife, two daughters and one son who reside on west eighteenth street.
Columbus Journal, February 21, 1906
MARRIAGE BANN
KIEMIG-MIRR--The marriage bann of Frank Kiemig and Miss Anna Mirr were announced in the Holy Family church, Sunday. The wedding will take place here this month some time and not at Kansas where stated last week. [Lindsay.]WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Three weddings will occur in Tarnov this week. On Monday will occur the wedding of John Zoucha and Anna Tortzen, on Tuesday Chas. Sliva and Mary Jaswill and Wednesday Felix Nova and Victoria Jaworski. [Tarnov.]MOORE-RICKERT--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Marie Rickert to Charles C. Moore. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rickert, and the groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Moore, who live four miles north of the city. [District 44 and Vicinity.]
DIED
WELCHANS--News was received the first of the week announcing the death of the husband of Mrs. Welchans, who taught music in our city last year. While attempting to board a train in an Iowa town, the last of the week his foot caught in a frog and he was thrown under the train receiving injuries from which he died Sunday. The deceased was a traveling man and was known to many of our citizens. [Genoa.]
The Columbus Telegram, Febraury 23, 1906
DIED
BRADY--After a lingering illness Mrs. Margaret Brady died last Friday at her home on west Sixteenth street, in this city. The funeral was held Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock at the Catholic church, and the remains were laid at rest in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Brady was one of the genuine pioneer women of this county. She had resided here an even fifty years. Her first husband, Adam Smith, was one of the victims of the Arapahoe Indian massacre, which occurred near Genoa in the fall of 1865. In company with other settlers he was engaged in making hay, when the Indians fell upon them and killed all in the party except two. Four years later Mrs. Smith was married to Thomas Brady, who met a tragic death a few years later in a runaway. She continued to reside on the old homestead until 1892, when she moved to Columbus, and had since resided here. Mrs. Brady was born in Kings county, Ireland, in 1834. Soon after the death of her parents, who fell a victim to a plague of cholera, she came with her brothers and sisters to America, and located in Chester county, Pa. In 1856 she came to Platte county. She was the mother of five children, only one of whom, Adam Smith, is living. She was a sister of Patrick Murray and Mrs. C. Cushing, of this vicinity, and Sr. Anastasia, of Visitation convent, Wheeling, West Virginia.
The Columbus Journal, February 28, 1906
MARRIED
CAHILL-SCANLAN--Miss Mary Scanlan, Manilla, Ia., to Michael J. Cahill, St. Edward, Wednesday, February 21, 1906, at 9 a.m., Rev. Thomas Coffee officiating. The bride and groom were accompanied by Miss Alice Scanlan, sister of the bride and F.P. Flaherty, cousin of the groom. After the ceremony they returned to the home of the bride's parents where an elaborate dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Cahill arrived here Thursday and were entertained at the home of Dan Cahill at a family dinner. Mrs. Cahill is a sister of Mrs. Dan Cahill and of William and Tom Scanlan. Mr. Cahill has lived in this community for several years. He has a fine home prepared for his bride in the Skeedee neighborhood. [St. Edward.]DIED
BRADY--Death claimed another of Platte county's pioneer citizens last Friday when Mrs. Margaret Brady passed to her eternal reward. Mrs. Brady was born in Kings county, Ireland in 1834. Both parents having died suddenly with cholera, she with her brother and sisters came to America and located in Chester county Penn., in 1847. In 1856 they came to Platte county, Neb., where she was married to Adam Smith in 1859.
He was one of the victims of the Arapahoe massacre near Genoa in 1865. Four years later she married Thomas Brady who met a tragic death in a runaway a few years later. She continued to make the old homestead her home until 1892, when she moved to Columbus and has resided, here continually until her death. Of a family of five children she leaves only one son Adam Smith besides her brother Patrick Murray and two sisters Mrs. C. Cushing of Columbus and Sister Anastasia of the Visitation convent at Wheeling W.V. to mourn her loss. The funeral services were at the Catholic church Monday morning at 10 o'clock and interment made in the Catholic cemetery.
Columbus Journal, March 7, 1906
BIRTHS
KOPP; FARMER--Born to Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Kopp Tuesday morning, a son and to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Farmer this morning an eleven pound daughter. [Monroe.]MARRIED
NEWMAN-KRAUSE--Mr. Oliver P. Newman, son of Edward Newman residing ten miles north of Columbus and Miss Anna Krause of Creston were married in this city last Thursday at the home of the groom's uncle, Harry C. Newman by Judge Ratterman. The bride, gowned in white silk was attended by Miss Anna Staab of Ansley, Neb. and the groom was attended by his brother, Harry. Mr. and Mrs. Newman left Sunday for their new home in Hecla, South Dakota.KIEMIG-MIRR--Mr. Frank Kiemig and Miss Anna Mirr were married Monday morning at 9 o'clock in the Holy Family church, Father Fabanns tying the nuptial knot. The bride's gown was of white silk with trimmings of embroidered chiffon. A large reception was given at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mirr. A bountiful dinner and supper were served, and the evening spent in dancing. The happy couple were recipients of many gifts. Mr. Kiemig has rented one of George Hau's farms for the coming season, on which they will immediately go to housekeeping. Mr. Kiemig is a young man of commendable habits and has chosen for himself a worthy bride to be his helpmate throughout life. [Lindsay.]
STEINER-WINKLER--The marriage of Joseph Steiner and Miss Bertha Winkler took place in the Catholic church in Madison on Wednesday morning of last week, followed by a wedding dinner and a ball in the evening. Many friends and neighbors were present. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Winkler of near Madison and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Steiner. Both are well and favorably known in Humphrey and vicinity. The Democrat joins a large circle of friends in wishing the young couple happiness and prosperity. [Humphrey.]
MEUTING-LUETKEN--An item of importance which the Democrat failed to secure last week was the marriage of Anton Meuting and Miss Sophia Luetken, which was solemnized in St. Francis church on Wednesday morning, Rev. Father Kurzer officiating. The bride is from Fremont and is but slightly acquainted here, but she is spoken of very highly, by those who know her. The groom has lived all his life in this neighborhood and he enjoys the reputation of being a worthy young man. [Humphrey.]
DIED
VAUGHT--The people of Genoa and surrounding country were shocked Saturday forenoon when the news came of the sudden death of Mrs. E.M. Vaught at her home east of town in the Liberty neighborhood. Helen Maud Horton was born April 3, 1884 and was the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horton. August 7, 1904 she was married to E.M. Vaught, who with their infant son survives her. The ordeal is particularly hard for Mr. Vaught as less than four years ago he sustained the loss of his first wife, who had been Miss Emma C. Hedman. Saturday morning Mrs. Vaught appeared to be in her usual health, having apparently nearly recovered from the effects of her recent illness, mention of which was made two weeks ago. Her husband had gone to work on his farm north of town and had barely arrived there, when word came that the wife he had just left at home so full of hopes and early restoration to perfect health had in one moment passed into that long rest which knows no waking. She leaves besides her husband and infant son, a father, mother, three sisters and five brothers to mourn her departure, two sisters having proceded her, Margaret and Mrs. Blanche Corcoran, who died last August.--Genoa Leader.RIECHE--Some few days ago, Robert Rieche who lives five miles north of town went to visit with friends at O'Neil. While there he was persuaded to undergo an operation for rupture which had been giving him a little trouble for some years. The operation proved unsuccessful and Mr. Rieche died shortly afterwards. The remains arrived here Monday, on the noon passenger. The funeral was held Wednesday from the German Lutheran church northwest of town, conducted by Rev. Weber, and interment made in the cemetery by the church. To Mrs. Reiche, the death of her husband came as a severe shock, being ignorant of the operation until shortly before he died. Mr. Reiche was a hale hearty man and was cut down in the prime of life. Robert Reiche was born 1857 in Wiesenthal at Liepzig-Tansdorf, Saxony, and came to America in 1882. He is survived by his wife who has the sympathy of hosts of friends. [Lindsay.]
FUCHS--Mathew, the three, year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Fuchs, died Friday evening last, after a weeks illness with cholera morbus, thought to have been caused by partaking of poisonous matter in some article of food. The other members of the family who were also quite ill with the same trouble are now considered out of danger and it is thought no more serious results will follow. None of the family or the attending physicians can account for the presence of poisonous matter in the food, but the younger members of the family seem to have been most seriously affected by it. The funeral of little Matthew took place Sunday afternoon at four o'clock and the remains were laid to rest in St. Francis cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in their afflictions. [Humphrey.]
OTTIS--The remains of Killian Ottis, who died at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha Thursday of last week following an operation for gall stones, were brought to Cornlea Friday afternoon and from there taken to his home near St. Bernard. Monday morning at nine o'clock the remains were taken to the St. Bernard church where after requiem high mass was said they were interred in the cemetery near the church. Killian Ottis was born in Keneewaw county, Mich., in 1855. He with his parents, brothers and sisters located in the St. Bernard neighborhood in 1879. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss Eva Smith, of St. Bernard, who with four children, one son and three daughters are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and indulgent father. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Journal, March 14, 1906
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses as follows this last week: Edward Polark and Mercy Loveless of Belwood; John H. Hospe of Leigh and Ida Loseke of Columbus; L.C.F. Bade and Jantje W. Abels of Creston; John L. Peterson of Genoa and Emma S. Anderson of Newman Grove; Fred W. Krueger of Columbus and Emma Forester of Gresham.MARRIAGE LICENSES & MARRIED
Judge Ratterman yesterday married Mr. Edward W. Steenis of Creston and Miss Ethel S. Newman. And today at the residence of Ora Shannon he married Mr. James A. Boner of Newman Grove and Miss Lena M. Davis of Creston. During the week he issued other licenses to wed as follows: Edward Ernst and Ida R. Born of Duncan; D.M. McWilliams and Elvina Alcock of Monroe; John Meyer of Platte Center and Grace _chimanski of Columbus.DIED
CLAPP--Robert Clapp of Fairbury died last Sunday evening of bright's disease. His wife will be remembered as Miss Phonnie Cushing, a niece of Jim North, and cousin of Mrs. E.H. Chambers and Mrs. C.D. Evans.
Mr. Clapp was a prominent young attorney of Fairbury. He leaves beside his widow, two little children, a girl and boy.
The body will be taken to Lincoln for burial, where Mr. Clapp's mother is buried.
Mrs. C.D. Evans has gone down for the funeral.CHAMBERS--Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Chamber went to Niobrara Saturday, called there by the announcement of the death of Mr. Chambers' father, B.F. Chambers. He died on Saturday of heart failure at the age of 74 years. He was an old settler, having located in Dakota county in 1854, where he held the office of sheriff, deputy, ...
Columbus Journal, March 21, 1906
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses as follows last week: Geo. F. Trulove and Laura Ziegler of Monroe; Mads H. Hauge and Lillian N. Yates of Lindsay; Henry Hafner and Mary Reinke of Leigh; John J. Blohm and Joanna Schulte of Columbus; John F. Schmocker and Lillian L. Pense of Osceola. The last named were married on the 17th by Judge Ratterman.MARRIED
McWILLIAMS-ALCOCK--Wednesday evening March 14, Leola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Alcock, and David McWilliams were united in marriage at the home of the bride, Rev. J.W. Angell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, performing the ceremony. Only the immediate relatives of the couple were present, the wedding being a quiet one. Mr. and Mrs. McWilliams are Monroe young people and number their friends by the score, and have the well wishes of all. They will go to housekeeping in the house formerly occupied by F.S. Croshaw, east of town.--Monroe Republican.DIED
JARMING--A dispatch was received in Genoa Thursday afternoon of last week, announcing the death of William Jarming at his home in Purceli, Mo. Deceased was at one time a resident of Genoa. He left here in 1894 for Purceli, where he has since resided. He was a member in good standing of Genoa lodge of United Workmen, and carried a life insurance policy in the order to the account of $2000. [Genoa.]WILSON--A message was received in Genoa Thursday morning announcing the death of W.W. Wilson at his home in Denver the evening previous. The remains are expected to arrive in Genoa Friday morning. Three daughters of the deceased reside here: They are Mrs. S.A. Hawthorne, Mrs. J.P. Starr and Mrs. Thomas Baily. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Grace M.E. church of Denver, and also a member of the Masonic lodge of Genoa, which order will officiate at his funeral. [Genoa.]
HOGAN--The friends of Patrick Hogan were shocked last Monday by a telegram stating that he had been knocked from a bridge on the Union Pacific Railroad near North Platte by a moving train and that his condition was critical.
Early Tuesday morning he reached Columbus and was taken to St. Mary's hospital where he died at noon.
He was foreman of a bridge gang and was working in that capacity at the time of the accident. He had stepped out on the bridge as far as he could to get out of the way of an approaching train. The train struck him and knocked him to the ice twenty feet below. He did not regain consciousness.
The deceased was thirty-seven years old and had lived in Columbus since '98. Prior to that time he lived with his Parents seven miles northwest of this city.
He leaves three brothers, Tim and Steve of this city and M.J. Hogan of Omaha. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Geo. Godkin, Mrs. John Sullivan, Mrs. Burke, and Miss Agnes who lives with her brothers here.
The funeral will be held from the family residence on I09 East Twelfth St. Thursday at 9:30 and from the Catholic church at ten. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
Columbus Journal, March 28, 1906
MARRIED
GAMMEL-HARBERT--Miss Flossie F. Harbert and Mr. Dick C. Gammel were quietly married at the brides home in Creston last Saturday night by Rev. Warren. Only the immediate members of the family were present. Miss Leona Harbert, the bride's sister from Columbus attended the wedding. These young people are both eighteen years of age. They will reside on a farm near Creston.DIED
MAYER--Mrs. Carl Kramer was summoned to Chicago at noon today by a telegram announcing the death of her sister, Mrs. Ben Mayer, who has many friends in this city. Mrs. Mayer died from a slight operation which she underwent last Monday. She had been ill only a week and a telegram from Mrs. Kelley yesterday said that she had gone through the operation safely. The telegram today was therefore a great shock to Mrs. Kramer. Four years ago about this time, Mrs. Kramer was called to Chicago by the death of one of her sisters. Mr. Kramer accompanied his wife as far as Omaha.BERLIN--Mrs. John Berlin died suddenly at her home last Saturday evening at 7:00. Mrs. Berlin had suffered from two attacks of grippe within the past two months, which, with other complications, was the cause of her death. Tuesday morning at 9:30, a brief funeral service was held at the house, conducted by Rev. A.J. MacMurtry Genoa and the Rev. Benjamin of the Palestine Baptist church. At the conclusion of the service, the remains were taken to the Palestine church, twelve miles north of town, where the regular funeral services were held, the Rev. Benjamin officiating at the church and at the grave. Interment was in teh church cemetery. Mrs. Mary Berlin was born in Sweden, June 10, 1860. She was married to John Berlin on the 11th of December, 1886. To them were born six children, five of whom are living. [Genoa.]
LONG--The venerable Peter Long died at the home of his son, Peter Long, jr., south of town, some time between Sunday night and Monday morning in the 85th year of his age. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Wednesday at 2 p.m. The remains were laid to rest by the side of the wife, who died several years ago. Peter Long came to Genoa from Indiana twenty-five years ago and continued to reside here up to the day of his death. [Genoa.]
Columbus Journal, April 4, 1906
MARRIED
DeLAND-MILLER--Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Miller, on West 16th St. occurred the marriage of their daughter Fern, to Mr. Oscar DeLand.
As Miss Hazel Millard played the wedding march, the young people came before the Rev. L.R. DeWolf, who pronounced the marriage vows. The bride was lovely in a beautiful gown of white chiffon trimmed in valennciene lace. She carried a boquet of brides roses. The marriage was witnessed by only the family and a few intimate friends.
After the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served. They received many beautiful gifts in china, silver and linen.
Mr. and Mrs. DeLand left on the seven o'clock train for a two weeks trip through Salt Lake, Denver and other western points.
On their return they will reside temporarily at Valley, where Mr. DeLand's work takes him, after which they will make their home in Beatrice. Mr. DeLand is a fireman on the Union Pacific.DIED
WHITE--Marcus H. White, one of the old settlers of Columbus, passed to his final rest last Wednesday night at six o'clock.
Mr. White for several years had been afflicted with Bright's disease and recently heart failure was added to his other troubles.
Marcus H. White was born at Sidney, Ontario, December 15, 1844. In 1874 he came to Columbus and for years conducted a harness business on the corner now occupied by the Columbus State Bank. After residing here for fifteen years he moved to Washington with his family, remaining there until two years ago when he returned to Columbus, built a fine residence on his four hundred acres north of Columbus and was planning other improvements at the time of his death.
He leaves besides his wife, two children, Miss Effie and Hilton.
The whole character story of Mr. White was told in his dying words to his family, "I want to do the right thing." Honesty and integrity characterized his entire life and he had hosts of friends among the older residents of this city.
The funeral service was conducted at the Congregational church by Rev. Munro on Friday afternoon. Lebanon lodge, A.F.& A.M. attended the service in a body and at the cemetery took charge of the burial.DALE--Will B. Dale was born September 25, 1840, in Albany, N.Y. and died March 30, 1906, Columbus, Neb., after two week's illness from cancer of the throat.
He came to Columbus, Neb., in the spring of 1866, when Columbus was on the frontier and from that date for many years he was prominently identified with the growth and development of this town. In 1867 he was married to Miss Caroline Rickly, daughter of John Rickly.
In his younger manhood he was full of energy and enterprise, a strong, forceful character. For several years after coming to Columbus he was engaged in mercantile business, and later for many years he was General Agent for the Diabold Safe Co.
In 1869 he served the village in the capacity of mayor, and in the same year, he with Mr. Whaley, long since deceased, was instrumental in founding the Episcopal church at this place; thus proving that his interests were not alone in temporal things. The deceased was also identified with the educational interests of the state, being a member of the first board of regents of the State University of Nebraska after the state had been admitted to the union. He also served as Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Nebraska one term.
Mr. Dale was long a familiar figure at the County Court house. It is very remarkable and speaks forcibly of his efficiency and integrity that he held there some clerical position for a term of sixteen years from 1880 to 1896. From 1880-4 he was in the employ of J.N. Early in County Treasurer's office. From 1884-1890 with John Stauffer, County Clerk. From 1890-1896 with G.W. Phillips in office of County Clerk. In 1896 he started the Columbus "Times," a weekly newspaper, which he continued to publish until 1904, when by arrangement with the Columbus Journal, it was discontinued. From this time until his death he has lived quietly, greeting his friends and interesting himself as an observer in passing events.
Mr. Dale leaves two brothers one Gus Dale of Lawerence, Kan., and one John Dale of Victoria, Ill. Also two sisters Mrs. Catharine Wermuth, of Oak Park, Ill., and Mrs. Levia Ferback of Waddens Grove, Ill., and one greatly beloved daughter, Courtney E. Dale now living with her mother in Omaha.
Mr. Dale will not soon be forgotten in Columbus. Those of us who knew him at all well will long remember his hearty hand clasp, his ready kindness, and his unfailing courtesy. He was of a generous nature, though his generosity was of the impulsive, spontaneous, and not the ordered sort. He was a ready and fluent speaker, always prepared to say something on any subject of general interest. He had a word of appreciation for the firemen, a word of cheer and encouragement at the conventions of his county partisans, and a word of ringing, hearty patriotism at the gatherings of the Grand Army of the Republic. His was a ready voice and a ready pen, and he was for many years a force in Columbus that could not be overlooked.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the residence of J.G. Becher, who was a nephew of Mr. Dale. Rev. Munro conducting the service. The local K.P. lodge attended the service in a body and took charge of the service at the grave.
Mrs. Dale, Miss Courtney Dale and Miss Anna Becher of Omaha who were present at the funeral, return to Omaha this week.MILES--Mrs. Eliza Crumrina Miles, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Miner 1203 Pacific St., Omaha, Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock, March 30, 1906. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Interment at Forest Lawn cemetery. The deceased was 83 years old and made her home in Columbus for a number of years.
Columbus Journal, April 11, 1906
BORN
ENGBERG--A big, fat baby boy put in an appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Engberg on Monday last. [Genoa.]MARRIED
KOHL-HANSEN--William G. Kohl and Miss Catherine Hansen were married at the home of the bride in Prairie Creek yesterday, Rev. J.W. Briest officiating. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hansen. [Genoa.]DIED
WEBER--Without a word of warning to his family or friends, Otto Weber, the Union Pacific agent at Oconee, came to an untimely end by his own hand in his station office Monday morning at 9:15 o'clock.
He had performed his usual duties on this fatal morning and the train crews on the Spalding and Norfolk freights testify that they noticed nothing unusual about Agent Weber as he waited on them. Within ten mintues after the Norfolk freight had left the station Weber had ended his life with a 32 calibre Smith & Wessen revolver, the bullet entering the right temple, causing instant death. The shot was not heard by anyone, but soon after the tragedy J.C. Dineen entered the station on business and found the prostrate body on the floor, the weapon still clutched in his right hand and blood oozing from the fatal wound.
Sheriff Carrig and Coroner Metz were summoned and at 3 o'clock p.m. the coroner's jury said by their verdict that Otto Weber came to his death by his own hand.
Upon his person two letters from grain commission houses were found, one containing a remittance for $51 and the other confirming a trade made on the exchange. Later a short letter was found in the safe in which the deceased bade farewell to his wife and four children and admonished his two boys never to touch a card for money nor play on the board of trade.
It seems that deceased had some financial troubles, although his account with the company was square, as asserted by the traveling auditors of both the railroad and express companies.
The body was taken to Ruby, Nebraska, last Tuesday for burial.
Columbus Journal, April 18, 1906
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage license were issued by Judge Ratterman since our last publication:
Leopold Roehrich and Anna Mick both of Bellwood, Neb.; Wallace Ward Ladd and Nellie Alberta Jencks both of Monroe, Neb. The first named couple were married by Judge Ratterman.DIED
ALBAUGH--John Thomas Albaugh. Jack Albaugh, as he was known to everyone in Columbus was born here October 20th, 1879, and died at St. Mary's hospital Monday, April 16th, having attained the age of 26 years, 6 months and 26 days. He had been ill for about two weeks with typhoid pneumonia, but his death came as a shock to his many friends here. For the past four years he had been employed in the various restaurants in Columbus, and always proved himself honest and industrious.
He leaves to mourn his loss besides his father, Peter Albaugh, two brothers, Ed. and Leo, who reside here and three sisters, Mrs. Mazia Bridges, of Sedalia, Mo., Mrs. William Sorensen, of Council Bluffs, Ia., and Mrs. Alvin Ball, of Columbus.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, at the residence of Alvin Ball at 2:30 o'clock and from the United Brethern church at 3:00 o'clock, Rev. Lohr conducting both services. Interment will be had at the Columbus cemetery.WHALEN--Mrs. Mary Hurley Whalen died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William M. Shea Tuesday morning at 6:30 o'clock after an illness of about five weeks, aged 68 years, two months and 15 days. Deceased was born in Ireland, February 2, 1838, and came to America in 1850. She was married in Indiana in 1853 to Patrick Whalen and moved to Nebraska about 15 years ago. Her husband died in South Omaha 11 years ago. She was the mother of six children, four sons and two daughters, five of whom survive her.
Funeral services will be held at St. Agnis' church at South Omaha, tomorrow morning and interment will be had in St. Agnis' cemetery. The remains were shipped today, accompanied by Mrs. Shea.
Columbus Journal, April 25, 1906
DIED
RAGATZ--The people of this city were shocked this morning by the announcement of the death of Miss Emma Ragatz, one of the most generally loved and respected young women of Columbus.
For two years Miss Ragatz had been in poor health. Her condition during the past year had been such that it baffled the best medical skill, and it was resolved last week as a last resort to perform an operation.
Her trouble was obstruction of the bowels with fecal impaction. The operation was successfully performed last Monday. Death came at eight o'clock this morning.
Emma M. Ragatz was born in Columbus, March 13th, 1883, graduated from the city high school and has spent her whole life here. She was an active worker in the Methodist church, of which she was a member, and everyone who knew her was her friend.
Miss Ragatz was the youngest of the five children of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ragatz. She leaves besides her parents, three brothers, Will, Henry and Ed and one sister Lilian.
The funeral will be held from the Methodist church Friday morning at ten o'clock.