The Columbus Journal, January 2, 1907
MARRIED
GALLEY-ERNST--Last Wednesday evening Earl R. Galley and Miss Lillian Ernst were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Ernst, Judge Ratterman officiating. The young people are members of two well known Columbus families, having been brought up in this city, and their host of friends join in the well wishes. The groom is an employe of the First National Bank and the bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst.WILSON-BARLEY--Miss Jane Barley and Mr. Leo Wilson were united in marriage at high noon on Christmas day at the residence of the bride's parents in Bellwood. Rev. Ulmer, the Baptist preacher at Columbus conducted the ceremony. None but relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The bride was born and brought up in Bellwood and has the well wishes of her many friends. The new groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Bellwood and is said to be a young man of excellent habits. After the bridal ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served to the bridal party. [Bellwood.]
DIED
TIFFANY--J.C. Tiffany, one of the old settlers of Columbus, died Sunday morning at the family home, just north of the city, after a short illness. Joseph Champion Tiffany was one of the pioneers who helped make this western country. He was born at Austerlitz, N.Y., January 18, 1837, where he lived until 1852, when the gold fields of California attracted him and he made the trip to the coast. There he remained until 1865, conducting a livery business at Maryville and assisting in developing that section. In 1866 he went to Michigan and married, remaining there until 1869, when he again turned his face westward, locating in Columbus that year. In 1875 he engaged in the livery and feed business with George Willard on west Thirteenth street, which he conducted for about fourteen years, since which time he was engaged in the stock business. For the last several years his health has not been the best, but his last illness was unexpected, being a stroke of apoplexy which he suffered from on December 13, the direct cause being overexertion. Besides his wife, he leaves four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Luella Ketchum of Dayton, Wyoming, Mrs. Frances Palmer of this city, Mrs. M. Wrighter of Lewis, Idaho, Mrs. Mary Kells of Onawa, Iowa, and Eugene, Homer and Joseph Tiffany of this city. The funeral was held today at 1:30 from the family home, Rev. Hayes of the Presbyterian church conducting the services, and the interment was in the Columbus cemetery.BOYER--The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Boyer sympathize with them in the loss of their little boy, Charley, who died Christmas morning at 7 o'clock. The little fellow had not been feeling well for the past couple of weeks, but nothing serious was thought of until the day before Christmas, it was deemed necessary to call a physician and he was put in bed. From that time on he gradually grew worse although everything that was possible to do was done to relieve him. The night before he died he was able to eat his supper and did not appear to be seriously ill, but the ravages of diseased kidneys and liver had such a hold on the little fellow that it was apparent that he could not live. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the M.E. church, Rev. Carroll preaching the sermon. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Journal, January 9, 1907
MARRIAGE LICENSES
For the first week in the new year Judge Ratterman issued the following marriage licenses: Michael C. Zuerlien, Emma Batliner, Humphrey; Math A. Schmitz, Pauline Dreifurst, St. Bernard; Frank A. Haferland, May A. Simon, Humphrey.MARRIED
PEIRCE-GREGORIOUS--Last Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m. occured the pretty wedding, at the home of the bride's mother, of Mr. Roy Peirce and Miss Gussie M. Gregorious. The solemn ring ceremony of the Episcopal church was used and Dr. Arthur J. Westcott, of Grace church, officiating. Aside from relatives only a few personal friends witnessed the marriage. Those present from abroad were Mrs. Ralph Beverage, Norfolk; Miss Gertrude Steinbaugh, Fremont; Mr. George Peirce, Sioux City; and Miss Anna Janson, Wahoo. Directly after the ceremony a wedding feast was enjoyed. The new married couple left the same evening for Sioux City, where they will visit for a short time with the groom's parents after which they will go to Omaha where they will reside. The bride is one of the most popular young ladies of Columbus and will be greatly missed from social circles here. The young husband is a traveling representative for an eastern brewery with headquarters in Omaha.DIED
McWILLIAMS--Sunday evening W.A. McWilliams of Monroe received a telegram from the commanding officer of the Presidio at San Francisco, saying that his son, Ellsworth McWilliams, had died from the effects of an accidental pistol wound, and asking what disposition should be made of the body. Mr. McWilliams will be remembered by many Columbus people, as he was employed in his father's store on Eleveth street a few years ago, and later went south. For quite a while he had not been heard of and during that period enlisted in the regular army. His parents have not decided whether or not to bring the body here, but they are making inquiries in the accident.BENDER--Mrs. Peter Bender sr. for more than 21 years a continuous resident of Humphrey, died at her home in this city last Saturday morning at 6:45 o'clock after an illness of short duration. Mrs. Bender, seemingly, was possessed of a strong and hearty constitution and not withstanding her advanced age she had every appearance of being able to live for several years yet. But when the ravages of disease once took hold of her it was soon apparent that her constitution, due to old age, was not strong enough to free her. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her lifelong partner and her children, happy in the thought that she was heir to all that is good in the world above us. Catherine Mallman was born in Udenahusen, Germany, on April 17, 1832, consequently at the time of her death she was 74 years, 8 months and 12 days old. Deceased was an active member of the Christian Mother's society of St. Francis Catholic church, and during her entire life she has displayed a truly Christian spirit, always exemplifying her Christianity by deeds of sisterly love. The funeral was held Monday forenoon from St. Francis church and the remains were laid to rest in St. Francis cemetery.--Humphrey Democrat.
EVANS--Mrs. Evans, wife of Dr. W.S. Evans, died at St. Mary's hospital Wednesday morning, after a long illness. Mrs. Evans has been a sufferer for several years, and has been at the hospital here and also in Omaha. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been announced.
VOLZ--Mrs. Ella Volz, wife of Alex Volz, of Tarnov, died at St. Mary's hospital Monday evening. She had been in poor health for some time and came to the hospital a few weeks ago for treatment, but her condition was not considered serious. Besides her husband she leaves three sons and two daughters. The remains were taken charge of by Undertaker Gass, who prepared them for shipment to her old home in Glenwood, Iowa where the funeral will be held.
MAHAFFEY--After suffering with poor health for several months, Pearl Mahaffey, wife of Joseph Mahaffey of the Journal force, died at her home, Eighth and Murray streets, last Saturday afternoon. Pearl Russom was born in Illinois in 1883, and came with her parents to Duncan, Neb., in 1885, where her father was employed as station agent by the Union Pacific, and four years later the family moved to Fullerton, where she resided until her marriage to Joseph Mahaffey in 1904, since which time she has been a resident of Columbus. During her last sickness her mother, Mrs. S.M. Russom was with her, and her only sister, Mrs. Cochran Kramer of Sioux City was called on the day of her death, but arrived too late to see her alive. Besides her husband, Mrs. Mahaffey leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Russom of Fullerton, and a sister, Mrs. Kramer, of Sioux City. The funeral was held from the home Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. DeWolf conducting the services, and also a short service at the grave, burial being in the Columbus cemetery.
Columbus Journal, January 16, 1907
BORN
KUMPF--And still the population of Columbus is growing. Monday morning a baby boy brightened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kumpf. Emil is the happiest boy in town, and the mother and child are getting along nicely.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Eight marriage licenses were issued last week by the county judge as follows: Andrew Hackstock, Mary P. Giest, Humphrey; Adam W. Mark, Platte Center, Rosa M. Schwank, Columbus; Harry E. Lamb, St. Paul, Effie Gergen, Humphrey; Harry McCarville, Elgin, Regina Friedel, St. Bernard; Adolph Weeder, Rosa Peoffle, Humphrey; John J. Jaspers, Matilda Hittner, Cornlea; Charles P. Pfeifer, Pauline E. Bender, Humphrey; Peter Nelson, Alma Johnson, Lindsay.MARRIED
GERMAN-BRAUN--Mathias German and Miss Anna Braun were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning of this week. Misses Ida Fehringer and Katie Braun were the bridesmaids and Leo German and Louie Braun acted as best men. During the afternoon and evening a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents at which a large number of friends and neighbors were present to help celebrate the happy event. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Braun. She has lived in Platte county all her life and she counts her friends by her acquaintances and they are many. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank German, and he is classed among the best of the young generation of this community. [Humphrey.]DIED
EVANS--The funeral services in honor of Mrs. W.S. Evans, wife of Dr. W.S. Evans, who died at St. Mary's hospital Wednesday were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m., by Rev. Hayes of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Evans was a sufferer from Bright's disease and about three months ago entered the hospital at Omaha, but returned home about three weeks ago, but no hope for her recovery was entertained. Besides her husband she leaves four children to mourn her loss.WITCHEY--As a result of a stroke of apoplexy last Tuesday, John W. Witchey, one of the first settlers in the neighborhood of Duncan, passed away the same day. For a number of years his health had been poor, but the end was unexpected. The funeral was held at Duncan Thursday, being conducted by Rev. Johansen. Mr. Witchey was a native of Switzerland, being born in Canton Berne, January 19, 1829. When a young man he came to this country, locating in California in 1850, during the gold excitement. Later he went to Wisconsin, and from there he came to Platte county. He is survived by seven children, Mrs. Wm. Kuntzelman of Columbus, Mrs. Stella Hardell of Silver Creek, Mrs. Emma Kimball of Boise City, Idaho, Abner and Arthur Witchey of Duncan, and Bert and Fred Witchey, who live in Oregon. Mr. Witchey's wife died about seven years ago.
GRAHAM--Jonathan Graham, father of Mrs. Steven Brooks of this city, died Sunday morning last while sitting in his chair at the home of a daughter living near Silver Creek. The deceased was 74 years old. In the loss of her parent Mrs. Brooks has the sympathy of the entire community.
LINDBLUM--Mrs. Elizabeth Lindblum, aged 72 years, died very suddenly at her home in this city on Sunday morning last. Mrs. Lindblum had been enjoying her usual health up until the day before when she had an attack of neuralgia and a physician was called. About 5 o'clock the next morning she was apparently better and was resting easy and her son laid down upon a lounge. A short time after he discovered that she was dead, her death being caused by the neuralgia going to her heart. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Swedish church. The deceased leaves three grown children to mourn her death, who have the sympathy of all in their affliction.
Columbus Journal, January 23, 1907
MARRIED
GRAVES-LOVELESS--Mr. Virgil Graves and Miss Lucy Loveless were united in marriage Wednesday at high noon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Loveless, the bride's parents. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. H. Zinnecker, pastor of the M.E. church. The bride is one of our most estimable young ladies. The new groom is from Iowa and is said to be highly respected. In a few days he expects to take his new bride to Iowa, where they will make their home. [Bellwood.]HAVERLAND-SIMON--Last Monday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Francis church occurred the marriage of Miss May Simon and Frank Haverland. Rev. Father Kurzer officiating. After the ceremony a reception was tendered the young couple at the home of the bride's parents southwest of town, at which a large number of friends and relatives were present to help celebrate the event. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Simon, prominent and influential farmers living near Humphrey. She has lived here since childhood and her acquaintances are many and her friends are no less. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haverland, sr., of this place. He is one of the rising young farmers of this section and is a young man of good habits and sterling worth. The Democrat joins in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Haverland left on Wednesday for Iowa to spend their honeymoon with old friends and relatives. [Humphrey.]
DIED
PLATZ--Marie Louise Platz, nine months old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Platz, died Sunday morning after a short illness. The funeral was held Monday from the home, being conducted by the Rev. Dr. Westcott, and the music was rendered by Grace church choir.PIERCE--Old acquaintances received information from Tacoma, Wash., of the death of Eben Pierce, one of the early settlers of Columbus resulting from a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Pierce was stricken while walking along the street, and when missed by the family one of the members went in search of him. He was discovered about a block from the home and had been dead for some time. Mr. Pierce came to Columbus in the early seventies and built a two-story frame store building in the block south of the Methodist church, where he conducted a dry goods store. He left for the west thirty-two years ago, and has since made his home there. He leaves besides his wife, one married daughter.
BLASER--Mrs. Stella May Blaser, formerly Miss Stella Elliott of this city, died last Saturday at her home in Omaha from heart failure. The funeral was held Monday at 2 o'clock and the burial was in Forest Lawn cemetery, Omaha. Besides her husband she leaves a baby boy four weeks old. Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Elliott and two daughters, Misses Ethel and Minnie, and David Thomas of this city attended the funeral.
Columbus Journal, January 30, 1907
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage licenses have issued by Judge Ratterman: Carl Doescher, Freda Rademacher, Columbus; John K. Patsick, Anna Mostek, Cornlea; Martin C. Smith, Addie Lawrence, Monroe; John Hassebrook, Mary Hulsebus, Platte Center; Mads P. Pederson, Martna E. Christensen, Lindsay; Andrew Kurek, Anna Korienski, Tarnov; Elbert M. Vought, Phoebe B. Campbell, Genoa; John Brygg, Victoria Savage, Tarnov; James A. Sharrar, Creston, Florence Pruitt, Humphrey; Thomas A. Bloom, Georgie A. Leeper, David City. The last named couple were married by Judge Ratterman.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
BRAIN-DAVIS--Today's mail brought to the Journal office a neatly printed announcement of the marriage at ten o'clock this morning of Miss Mildred Davis to Mr. Herbert J. Brain. Miss Davis is well known in Columbus, having lived here many years with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Frank Davis, but her home of late years being at Silver Creek. The young husband lives on a farm about six miles south of town. The card announced that after February 10, they would be at home to their friends in Columbus, Neb. The Journal extends congratulations and wishes them their share of this world's fortunes and happiness.MARRIED
DASSEBROOK-HELSEBUS--The wedding of Mr. John Dassebrook and Miss Mary Helsebus, took place last Wednesday forenoon at 11 o'clock in the German Baptist church on this route, Rev. Wm. Papenhausen officiating. A reception was given at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Helsebus, after the ceremony. The bride and groom expect to commence housekeeping at once on their farm near Platte Center. [Route 3.]SMITH-LAWRENCE--A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Lawerence, three miles northwest of town, when Mr. Martin Smith led to the altar Miss Addie Lawrence. The words that made them husband and wife were spoken by Rev. W.J. Brient of the Methodist church, and the friends who were present quickly added their congratulations. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding supper was served. Many useful presents were presented by the guests, who were all related to the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are to commence house keeping on the Smith farm, which is to be vacated this week by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Smith, who have rented a house in Genoa and will make their home there for the present. ... [Monroe.]
DIED
TROJAN--Death is no respector of persons. In this instance a young wife and mother but nineteen years of age had to give way to the hand of the grim reaper. The Clarkson Herald says. The funeral of Mrs. Frank Trojan took place at Leigh today, her death having occurred at the family home, five miles west of town, last Saturday night. She was but a young woman, nineteen years of age, and, besides her husband and three year old son, leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seisler, and other immediate relatives to mourn her death. She was taken ill with measles, complications developed and, although every effort was made to stay the hand of the Grim Reaper, she passed away in the silent sleep of death. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of their many friends."FARRELL--Mrs. Michael Farrell, who has lived close to 83 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.C. Halm, last Friday afternoon at 3:30, of heart failure. She has been in feeble health for a year and since that time has been making her home with her daughter, where the tenderest care was given her. Jane Almond was born at Gate Head, England and came to this country about 1857 and in 1873 with her husband and family came to Platte County and resided on a farm near Shell Creek. About three years ago she, with her husband, moved to Humphrey.--Humphrey Leader.
SMITH--In honor of Clarence Smith, whose sad death occurred Wednesday evening, the opening exercises in the assembly room at the high school were varied slightly from the usual rule Thursday morning, and the students were dismissed for the day. ... Clarence was a member of the eleventh grade class, and since he became a student at the high school last fall had been very popular with the student-body. His death was the first among the high school students since that of David Mahood, six years ago.--Telegram.
NEAL--Alonzo Neal, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Neal, who live on a farm south of David City, met with an accident Saturday evning. He was doing his chores when a young colt kicked him, breaking his neck. Mr. Neal was 35 years of age and was the only support of his parents, who are both sick. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. [Bellwood.]
Columbus Journal, February 6, 1907
BORN
BUHL; BUHL; NELSON--Dr. Evans reports the following birth: Mr. and Mrs. Gene Buhl a girl on the 26th, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Buhl a boy on the 27th and Mr. and Mrs. Ole Nelson a boy on the 28th. [Lindsay.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
During the week the following marriage licenses were issued by County Judge Ratterman: Joseph Brudney, Platte Center, Vera Bork, of Columbus; Gustave Loseke, Wilhelmina Lueke, of Schuyler; Michael Chohon, Tarnov, Louis [sic] Jarets, Duncan; Peter Koziel, Helen Stempek, Duncan; Frank Cholopek, Adolphine Podraza, Columbus; Alvin A. Francis, Josephine Schefick, Columbus.MARRIED
CHLOPEK-PODRAZA--This morning at nine o'clock at the Catholic church in this city, occurred the marriage of Mr. Frank Chlopek to Miss Podraza. After the wedding ceremony, the contracting parties and friends went to the home of the bride nine miles southwest of Columbus, where a grand feast was awaiting them. Plenty of the good things to eat, and other refreshments were served in abundance. The young couple begin wedded life with brightest prospects and the good wishes of a host of friends including The Journal.CZAPLA-KUSH--Last Wednesday at the Pilsner church in Polk county, occurred the marriage of Joseph Czapla to Miss Agnes Kush. The ceremony took place at 10 o'clock and a large number of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. After the words had been spoken that made them man and wife, the wedding festivities began and a general grand time was had. The young couple are very popular among their acquaintances and begin married life with unusual bright prospects. The Journal extends congratulations.
BRAIN-DAVIS--The following account of the wedding of Mr. Brain to Miss Davis, at Silver Creek is taken from the "Sand" and written by the father of the bride:
Wednesday morning at 10, Rev. J.F. Webster officiating, Miss Mildred Davis of Silver Creek and Herbert J. Brain of Columbus, were married at the home of the brides' parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.F. Davis.
It was a quiet home wedding, only relatives of the bride and groom, and assistant girl friends of the bride, being present. The couple left on the 12:32 train for Omaha, from whence they will return to there home a few miles south of Columbus in Polk county, and will be at home after Feb. 15.
The bride is a young lady of character and worth, if Dad does say it, and Herbert got a prize. The groom is a prosperous young farmer whom we have known since he was a youngster in knee pants, and we approve of the match.
Monday afternoon the members of the Ladies Musical, of which Miss Davis is a member, called at her home and provided a general good time, bringing refreshments and presents, all of which constituted a happy period in the young girl's life.
Tuesday afternoon the Kensington girls swooped down on the parental domicle and brought loads of useful and beautiful presents and their cheery smiles, making thing hum for awhile with their merriment. They called it a "China Shower" and a "Granite Shower" but we think that it would better be termed a "Combination shower" much of which was contributed by others than the Kensington Girls.
A handsome present was also received from Mildred's former co-workers in the Columbus printing office.
The "Rice Shower" came after the ceremony Wednesday, so did the "old shoes".PFEIFER-BENDER--A wedding in which a great many people of Humphrey and vicinity are interested occurred Wednesday morning of this week when Chas. Pfeifer of this week when [sic] Miss Pauline Eva Bender were united in marriage in St. Francis church, Rev. Father Kurzer officiating. Miss Mary Olmer and Miss Celia Bender sister of the bride were the bridesmaids and Simmon Bender, brother of the bride, and Theo. Pfeifer brother of the groom were the groomsmen. The young couple left on the noon train for Spalding, Neb., to visit friends and expect to be at home to their friends in Humphrey after March 15. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Bender who reside east of town and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pfeifer of Spalding, who a number of years ago were residents of this community. Mr. Pfeifer is in the employ of the Humph [sic] Electric Light and Telephone Co. and enjoys the acquaintance of a large circle of admiring friends. The bride was born and raised in this community and is known to be a young lady of many admirable accomplishments. The Democrat joins in extending congratulations. [Humphrey.]
JUDEVINE-CARPENTER--Mr. Royal Judevine and Miss Mabel Carpenter were united in marriage last Friday evening at the M.E. parsonage, Rev. H. Zinnecker tying the knot. After the ceremony supper was served at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jud Carpenter, the bride's parents. The new bride and groom have the well wishes of their many friends in this community. [Bellwood.]
KURT-LEHOWETZ--Mr. Peter Kurt of Bellwood and Miss Lizzie Lehowetz of David City, were united in marriage at St. Peter's Catholic church Tuesday morning. Peter is one of Bellwood's oldest and most respected business men. The bride, we learn, until recently, ran a store near the U.P. depot at David City and is highly respected by all who knew her. The Gazette joins in with their numerous friends in extending congratulations. [Bellwood.]
DIED
SARCINSKI--John Sarcinski, aged 70, died Monday at his home in Duncan. He was born in Poland and came to this country a number of years ago and has since resided at Duncan. Death was due to old age. The funeral was held at the Catholic church at Duncan Wednesday afternoon.HITTNER--The grim reaper of death stops for nothing. This time it cut down a being young in life--just blooming into womanhood, and who was to be the leading principal in a wedding. Her name was Miss Matilda Hittner and the particulars regarding her untimely demise is given below, taken from the Lindsay Post: "Miss Matilda Hittner, after an illness of lung fever of but nine days duration, passed from this life to the great beyond last Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, at the age of 23 years and 10 days. Funeral services were conducted by Father Stanslaus at the St. Bernard Catholic church Monday morning at 10 o'clock, and interment made in the cemetery at that place. This death is more sad owing to the fact that Miss Hittner was to have been married on Tuesday to Mr. John Jasper, and was taken sick on the morning that they had made preparations to come to town to purchase their weddings outfits."
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One of the saddest deaths which occurred in this section for a long time was the death of Miss Mathilda Hittner last Friday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Bender, between St. Bernard and Cornlea. It is always sad to see a young life summoned by the grim reaper, but the fact that on Tuesday, January 29th, the deceased was to be married to John Jasper, of the St. Bernard neighborhood, makes her only death doubly sad. Miss Mathilda was taken ill a couple of weeks ago with a slight cold which later developed into pneumonia. She was 23 years of age. [Humphrey.]FLEMING--Frank Fleming, an old soldier, died Tuesday at his home in the southeast part of the city from heart trouble. The deceased was born in Austro-Hungary in 1830, and came to this country before the civil war, when he enlisted in Company I, Thirty-first Wisconsin Infantry. He came to Columbus sixteen years ago and has since made this his home. Besides his wife he leaves twelve children. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the home, Rev. Neumarker conducting the services.
CHRISTENSEN--The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Christensen of Looking Glass, died a week ago Monday at the age of 2 years, 8 months and 9 days. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the home. [Lindsay.]
Columbus Journal, February 13, 1907
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage licenses were issued by the county judge this week. Gideon V. Peterson, Selma E. Olson, Newman Grove. Wm. Wurdeman, Mathilda Asche, Leigh. John H. Imig, Antonia A. Schmidt, Columbus. August Godekin, Republican City, Emma L. Kench, Platte Center. Henry G. Hill, Lucy E. Potter, Monroe. Roy Thurton, May A. Ziegler, Monroe. Louis Held, Flossie Sigman, Leigh. Melvin L. Smith, Carrie Sheldon, St. Edward.MARRIED
IMIG-SCHMIDT--The Journal is pleased to announce the marriage of Mr. J.H. Imig, one of our prominent young men, to Miss Alma A. Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schmidt, of Sherman township. The wedding occurred Sunday, Feb. 6, at the German Lutheran church southwest of Leigh, and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends. Later an informal reception was held at the bride's home, and a grand feast enjoyed by the company present. The groom, Mr. Imig, is a popular young man of our city and looked upon as a young man of worth which has gained for him an enviable standing among his friends in this community. He has been for the past three years head baker at the restaurant of Anton Vogel. The bride, an attractive young lady, is very popular among the circle of friends in the community in which she lives, and her friendship is numbered only by her acquaintances. The young couple will after a short trip south, be at home to their friends in Columbus, and will reside in the Vogel residence on Tenth street. The Journal offers congratulations and extends welcome to the bride as she enters our midst to become a new citizen of Columbus, and further wish for them a long life replete with all the blessings that insure happiness.LANGHOFF-BACKMAN--One of the most pleasant weddings it has been our pleasure to attend was the marriage of Miss Emma Backman and Mr. John Langhoff at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Backman, four miles southeast of Shelby, Thursday, Feb. 7, 1907, at 2 o'clock. The bridal party entered the parlor to the measured strains of a wedding march executed by Miss Hilda Schmitt. The bride was attired in light blue silk with a long white veil and lovely blossoms, the groom wore the conventional black with buttonhole bouquet. The bride's maid was a niece of the groom and the best man was a brother of the bride. At the conclusion of the ceremony, congratulations were extended, then the guests that numbered over sixty were invited to the dining room where a most sumptuous repast awaited them. The shades of night were falling when all had partaken of the delicious dinner. Then music began and light feet stepped merrily until an early morning hour. A large number of the most useful presents were received. The young couple will go to house keeping about March 1st, one mile from the bride's home.--Journal Reader.
SHARRAR-PRUITT--Last Thursday afternoon at the bride's home southeast of Humphrey, occurred the marriage of Harvey Sharrar of the Creston neighborhood and Miss Florence Pruitt, Rev. Carroll of Creston, officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pruitt, pioneers of this neighborhood. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Sharrar, for a number of years residents of Creston. The young couple are very popular among their acquaintances and they are held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Sharrar will immediately go to housekeeping on a farm south of Creston. The Democrat joins in extending hearty congratulations. [Humphrey.]
DIED
McCONE; BALL--Four Columbus people, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. McCone, and their daughter Lulu and Delia Ball, lost their lives in Tuesday night's flood. The family resided in the southwest part of the city on the Meridian line, just south of the Union Pacific tracks, and the husband found employment as a teamster.
All day Tuesday reports were received from stations west on the Loup indicating that a flood might be expected, but many of those on the bottoms did not take the reports seriously, and in fact a large number remained in their homes during the night.
It seems that the McCone family remained at their home until about eight o'clock in the evening, when the rising waters made them conclude to look for safety on higher ground. Their team was hitched up and the family got into the lumber wagon and started north across the tracks to higher ground. The supposition is that when west of the stockyards in the 'Y' the force of the current and ice caused the wagon to slide and overturn, throwing the occupants into the icy water. Their cries for help attracted the attention of some parties nearby who hurried up town and C.C. Jones took his boat down and began the search for the bodies. When they arrived one horse was found dead and partly out of the water, and the other one had its head out, but died soon after being pulled out. There was no trace of the occupants of the wagon and search was at once begun. While pulling the wagon around the body of Mrs. McCone was discovered but as it was lodged in the wire fence, was not recovered until about 10:30. The work of recovering the remaining bodies was continued until midnight, when it was discontinued until daylight. During Wednesday morning the remaining three bodies were recovered, the last one about ten o'clock. All four were found near the wagon, becoming lodged in the wire fence after being thrown out of the wagon.
The loss of many residents of the bottom will be quite heavy, as in nearly every case the water came into the houses ruining carpets and household furniture. When the flood reached the highest point was far north as the front part of the Grand Pacific hotel, all south of that being under water.
The Union Pacific suffered from the flood, but as they loosened the ice around the bridge with dynamite, it was not damaged. But the track from the coal chutes to the bridge was badly washed, and number three and five were held here until three o'clock Wednesday morning, when they were able to get through on the north track. This morning, however, two cars on a long stock train from the west were derailed by soft track, and the line again blocked.
At Monroe the damage by ice and water was comparatively nothing, but one mile west of Oconee the water cut through and surrounded J.C. Dawson's house, and did considerable damage.PHILLIPS--Peter Phillips, after a short illness, died at the family residence Saturday evening last. Funeral was held Monday morning at St. Mary's Catholic church east of Bellwood, conducted by Father Hoffman. Deceased was 55 years and 7 months old. Was one of the prosperous farmers on the valley and was held in high esteem by all who became acquainted with him. He leaves behind him a sorrowing wife and nine children-4 girls and 5 boys all of whom deplore the loss of a loving husband and father. The bereft family have the sympathy of this entire community. [Bellwood.]
MOORE--Eliza Moore was born in Ireland June 6, 1836 and died at her home in Bellwood February 1, 1907. She was married to Allen Vincent December 24, 1860 at Syracuse, New York. To this union were born three daughters. Two of these daughters died on the same day and were buried in Michigan in 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent lived in Michigan nine years and then moved to Nebraska by wagon 35 years ago. Here they underwent the hardships of the early settlers but also shared in the prosperity that has come to the west. Mr. Vincent after a brief illness departed this life on April 25, 1900. Mrs. Vincent's illness, like her husband's was a short duration, being sick only about a week with pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her loss an only surviving daughter, Mrs. Delia Trail, who was with her mother during the most of her recent sickness, also her granddaughter, Maude. Mrs. Vincent was loved by all who knew her. [Bellwood.]
Columbus Journal, February 20, 1907
BIRTHS
MAHER--Word was received by friends in Columbus Thursday that a fine daughter came to make her home in the family of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Maher of Portland, Oregon. It will be remembered that Mrs. Maher was formerly Miss Lillian Deegan, of this city.BENTHACK--A daughter was born Wednesday morning to Doctor and Mrs. Benthack. [Platte Center.]
MARRIED
SMITH-SHELDON--Mr. Melvin Smith and Miss Carrie Sheldon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Sheldon, were married in Columbus Tuesday afternoon. From Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Smith went to Loup City where they will visit a few weeks at the home of Mrs. Smith's sister, Mrs. Ernest Bell. The Advance understands that Mr. Smith has rented a farm near St. Edward and will occupy it about March 1. These young people are well and favorably known to Advance readers and we join their many friends in extending them best wishes and congratulations. [St. Edward.]KUZIAL-SLEMPEK--Peter Kuzial of this place and Miss Helen Slempek of Duncan were united in marriage at the latter place Monday afternoon. The young couple will make Humphrey their home. The Democrat joins the many friends of the young couple in extending hearty congratulations. [Humphrey.]
DIED
HIGGINS--Mrs. P.M. Higgins of this city died on Wednesday, the 13th. She was the mother of W.J. Higgins of this city, Mrs. Frank Pollard of Silver Creek, Miss Emma Higgins of this city, Miss Nan Higgins and Mrs. Rose Smith of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Sam Gass, jr., of Columbus, Mrs. C.H. Stone of this county, and two boys, Mike and Pat, whose address we could not learn. All these children are in the city excepting Mike and Pat, to attend the funeral obsequies which will be held from the Catholic church tomorrow at 10 o'clock a.m. Deceased was an aged lady and her death resulted from pneumonia.--Schuyler Sun.HENDRICKSEN--Mrs. Carl Hendricksen died Monday afternoon, Feb. 11, 1907, at her home nine miles east of St. Edward. Death resulting from child birth. Funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon from the Danish Lutheran church east of St. Edward. The deceased leaves to mourn her loss a husband, and two children, one child being only about a week old. [St. Edward.]
DOMNISSE--Mrs. Henry Fox and son Henry and little baby returned home Monday from Randolph, where they were called by the death of the lady's father, Mr. Domnisse, which occurred at that place on Feb. 7, the cause of which was a cancer of the stomach. Deceased was 73 years old at the time of his death. Interment was made at Randolph on Saturday. [Humphrey.]
MAUSBACK--Adolph Mausback, who will be remembered by many Humphrey people, died at the insane asylum in Hastings on Wednesday afternoon of this week. In 1894 Mr. Mausback was committed to the Norfolk asylum where he remained for about a year and a half when he was transferred to Hastings. Deceased was troubled with epilepsy, which effected his mind. He was 52 years old at the time of his death. Remains were brought to Humphrey last night and interment will take place tomorrow at St. Mary's cemetery south east of town. [Humphrey.]
DRISCOLL--Miss Sadie Driscoll, who had been attending St. Francis school at this place for the past two years, died at the convent Thursday afternoon after a short illness with double pneumonia. The young lady's mother, who lives in Idaho, was notified as soon as her daughter was taken ill and immediately started for this place, but owing to the numerous washouts and belated trains did not arrive until Thursday evening too late to see her daughter alive. No arrangements have been made yet for the funeral, but the remains will probably be taken to Madison county, the former home of the Driscoll family. [Humphrey.]
SAMULSON--S.O. Samulson, who came here about Christmas time to visit his daughter, Mrs. A. Samuleson of Beaver Valley, died at the home of the latter the last of the week. The deceased was 80 years old and his death was caused from old age and grippe. His residence was at Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, to which place his remains were shipped on Saturday last for burial. The bereaved daughter has the sympathy of all in her affliction. [Genoa.]
Columbus Journal, February 27, 1907
MARRIAGE LICENSES
During the last week Judge Ratterman issued the following marriage licenses: Oster J. Drongensen, Anna K. Pederson, Lindsay; Ernest Schweizer, Mary Ernst, Duncan. The week previous was dull in the matrimonial market, not even one license being issued.MARRIED
THURSTON-ZIEGLER--On Thursday, February 14, at noon, at the pastor's house, occurred the wedding of Mr. Roy S. Thurston and Miss May A. Ziegler, the ceremony being performed by their pastor, Joseph W. Aneall, and witnessed by relatives. After a wedding dinner at the bride's home, at which members of the families gathered, the happy couple left on the afternoon train for their new home at Primrose, Nebr. Both will be greatly missed from Monroe, and will be followed by the best wishes of a host of friends. The bride especially has been unusually active and efficient in Sunday school, church and Endeavor work, and where ever her help was need. [Monroe.]HILL-POTTER--Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Potter occurred the marriage of their daughter Lucy, to Mr. Harry G. Hill. Promptly at 8 o'clock, as the wedding march was played by Mrs. Fred Hill, the couple entered the room between white ribbons held by the little twin girls, nieces of the bride, and took their places near the bay window, which was beautifully decorated with smilax, ferns and white roses. Rev. Dr. Westcott of Columbus performed the beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Episcopal church. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white swiss trimmed in valensceins lace, and carried white roses. After congratulations the guests were invited to partake of a bountiful repast which had been prepared for the occasion. Only relatives and intimate friends were present. The bride and groom have been residents of this locality from childhood and have the respect and esteem of all, and their host of friends join in extending congratulations. [Monroe.]
COCHRAN-TYLER--Mr. George M. Cochran and Miss Rose Tyler were quietly married at the home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Coffin, on Tuesday morning. The ceremony was solemnized by Rev. W.J. Brient. Only the immediate relatives were present and after a wedding breakfast the happy couple departed for a wedding tour which is to include a visit to a number of the near relatives of the groom, principally in Kansas. The bride is well known in Genoa having grown up in our midst, being the youngest daughter of Mr. and [sic] Wm. Tyler. The groom is one of our most prosperous farmes and stands high in the estimation of his friends and neighbors. [Genoa.]
DIED
BORG--G.A. Borg, one of the early settlers of the Looking Glass, passed away Tuesday afternoon, aged 65 years. Mr. Borg has been a sufferer from asthma for the past thirty years, and has been in very poor health for the past few years. Deceased was born in Sweden and came to America in 1869, locating in Illinois, where he lived until 1887, when he moved to Nebraska, locating on the Looking Glass. He leaves to mourn his death, a wife, three sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Sweedish Methodist church, and was attended by a large concourse of sympathizing relatives and friends.--Lindsay Opinion.KOCHANEK--While out hunting last Friday evening Wlavyslaw Kochanek, a 17-year-old Polish boy, who has been working for John Toczek, northeast of Monroe, accidentally shot himself in the ankle, the charge badly shattering the bone. Dr. Pugh was called and after the wound was dressed he was brought to the hospital Monday on the noon train, but died before an operation could be performed. At the time of the accident the boy was a half mile from the house, and was compelled to crawl that distance before assistance could be had. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Tuesday morning, and the burial was in the Catholic cemetery.
HEINTZ--After a long illness, Mrs. Julia Heintz, wife of Dr. A. Heintz, died at her home, Tenth and Murray streets, last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Heintz was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schaad, old settlers in the Shaad creek neighborhood. She leaves, besides her husband and an adopted son, Alvin, three brothers and one sister--Hugo Schaad and Mrs. Max Gottberg of this county and Frank and Edward Schaad who are now in California. Mrs. Heintz was a native of Switzerland, being born there March 14, 1854, and was married to Dr. Heintz twenty-six years ago. The funeral was held from the home Sunday afternoon, being in charge of Rev. Neumarker, assisted by Rev. Grauenhorst, the music being rendered by a quartet from the musical department of the Columbus Woman's club, of which the deceased was a prominent member, and a quartet of the Columbus Maennerchor sang a selection at the grave. Interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
HOBBENSIEFKEN--Mr. Frederick Hobbensiefken died at the home of his son Henry, two miles south of town, at 11:30 last Friday, February 15th, aged 78 years and 10 months. Deceased had been totally blind for the past twenty years. The funeral was conducted from the German Baptist church in Platte Center on Sunday, and the remains were laid to rest in Shell Creek cemetery, east of town, beside those of his wife, who died some two years ago. [Platte Center.]
Columbus Journal, March 6, 1907
BIRTHS
NOWELS--Thursday a little boy baby came to take up its future home with Mr. and Mrs. Nowels in east Columbus.MORBACK; HERMAN--A new baby brought joy to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Morback this week. Also a new baby came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Herman this week. [Bellwood.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Six marriage licenses were issued by Judge Ratterman last week as follows: Perl Redd, Coila Sutton, Silver Creek; Wm. S. Wilson, Ruth E. Wingren, Genoa; Peter C. Pederson, Karen C. Buhl, Lindsay; Emil A. Hunteman, Mary Oldigs, Leigh; John Oldigs, Sophia Hoeft, Leigh; Fritz Venz, Sophia Stoeffel, Creston.MARRIED
GILL-VIZZARD--Mrs. Amos G. Gill and Miss Jennie A. Vizzard were married at the home of the bride's father, Wm. Vizzard, Rev. W.H. Parker of the Presbyterian church officiating. Only the near relatives and a few very close friends of the bridal party were present. After the ceremony a delightful wedding supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Gill will leave today for Heyburn, Idaho, where they will reside on their farm. The Advance joins the host of St. Edward friends of this young couple in wishing them happiness and properity in their new home. [St. Edward.]GREEK-SMOLINSKI--On Wednesday night at the Methodist parsonage Mr. Leslie Greek and Miss _ena Smolinshi were happily married. The groom's mother, Mrs. Cyrus Greek, accompanied the couple. They expect to begin housekeeping on a farm which the groom has rented in Council Creek township. The Leader joins the entire community in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Greek a long, happy and prosperous life as they journey along life's highway together. [Genoa.]
DRONGENSEN-PEDERSON--On Wednesday February 29th, at 11 o'clock a.m., occured the marriage of Mr. Peter Drongensen and Miss Anna Pederson, at the West Danish Lutheran church on the Looking Glass. Rev. N.P. Hold performed the ceremony in the presence of a large number of invited guests. After the ceremony the guests departed for the home of the groom's mother, where an elegant wedding dinner was served. In the evening a big dance was given which was greatly enjoyed by the young people. [Lindsay.]
DIED
LACHNIT--The six weeks' old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lachnit of near Platte Center, died last Friday at the home of Mr. Lachnit's parents in this city. Mrs. Lachnit was on her way to Cedar Rapids, where they are moving, to join her husband, and stopped a few days in the city. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Catholic church and the burial was in the Catholic cemetery.GALLEY--Death has again claimed one of the pioneers of Columbus and Platte county. George W. Galley, Sr. after a sickness lasting about one year, passed away at his home in the east part of town on Monday evening, aged 77 years. While he had been in poor health for some time, the end was unexpected. Mr. Galley was born in Macclesfield, England, Jan. 10, 1830, and came to America in 1851, crossing the plans [sic] that year with one of Waddell & Co's. freighting outfits, bound for Salt Lake City. There he remained until 1859, and was married to Mary Ann Pyatt in 1853, who died in 1896. In 1859 he retraced his steps to Nebraska and located in Platte county where, with the exception of a short stay in Missouri, he has since made his home, living on a farm east of town until 1887, and from that time until his death was a resident of Columbus. During the early days Mr. Galley, with the other pioneers, was compelled to put up with the many discomforts of frontier life. In the early days, and in fact until the advent of the Union Pacific, he was compelled to purchase supplies in Omaha, that being the nearest point and the trips were made with a team or wagon. During the early days he served two terms as a member of the board of county commissioners, and during his term of office the first permanent bridge was built across the Platte river. As long as he remained in school district No. 9 he held the office of director. Mr. Galley has always been a prominent member of the church of the Latter Day Saints, and since the death of Elder H.J. Hudson, he has been presiding elder of the church, and has been a member of it ever since its organization in Columbus. Besides a wife Mr. Galley leaves two sons and two daughters, John J. and George W. Galley of near Columbus, and Mrs. Hannah Button of Granville, N.Y., and Mrs. Anna Hutchins of Meadow Grove, Neb., and one brother and two sisters, J.H. Galley of Columbus, Mrs. Martha Barrows of Salt Lake, and Mrs. S.A. Rickly, of Creighton, Neb. Funeral services will be held from the home Thursday aftenoon, at 2 p.m., and the burial will be in the Columbus cemetery.
HOUCK--The vicinity was greatly shocked when the sad news arrived that Mrs. Bernard Houck had died in Portland Oregon, Tuesday, after an illness of several years. Several years ago when the ravages of asthma and rheumatism once took hold of her, it was some apparent that her consitution due to old age was not strong enough to free her, so she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her lifelong partner and her children happy in the thought that she was heir to all that is good in the world above us. About 10 months ago the family moved to Oregon to regain Mrs. Houck's health but the climate of Oregon failed to agree with her, and they intended to return to St. Bernard in April. At the time of the death of the deceased she was 72 years old and leaves a husband, one son and three daughters, they are Mrs. Othmar Gilsdorf, who resides in Oregon, Mrs. Theodore Hittner, who lives near Cornlea, Rose Houck, who was residing with her mother and Alois Houck of Humphrey. The deceased was an active member of the Christian Mother society of St. Bernard Catholic church, and during her entire life she had displayed a truly Christian spirit, always exemplifying her deeds of christianity by deeds of christianity and sisterly love. The remains were shipped from Oregon to Humphrey Sunday evening. Many friends and sympathizers were at the depot and escorted the body to the home of her daughter Mrs. Theodore Hittner. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. Bernard Catholic church, Rev. Father Albert, saying Requiem high mass, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery south of here. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sadness. [Humphrey.]
SORENSON--This community was shocked Sunday to learn of the death of Mrs. Chris Sorenson, which occured at her home, twelve miles southwest of Lindsay, 2 o'clock Sunday morning, after an illness of only two days duration. Funeral services were held from the West Danish Lutheran chruch Tuesday morning, Rev. Hold officiating. Deceased was aged 44 years and was married last May. The bereaved husband has the heartfelt sympathy of all in his sad affliction. [Lindsay.]
Columbus Journal, March 13, 1907
BIRTHS
BETTINGER--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bettinger Sunday night a girl. [Lindsay.]LAUN--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Laun, on Friday, March 1st, a daughter. It was an occasion for much rejoicing at the Laun home, where the first and only baby, now a young man, was born sixteen years ago. [Platte Center.]
MARRIED
PETERSON-BUHL--P.C. Peterson and Miss Carry Buhl were united in marriage at the Rosenburg Danish church south of town Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock, Rev. Hald officiating. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents immediately after. A dance was given in their honor Thursday evening. [Lindsay.]WILSON-WINGREN--W.S. Wilson and Miss Ruth E. Wingren were married Thursday morning at 11:30 o'clock. The silver wedding anniverary of the grooms parents was celebrated at the same time at the family home 12 miles southwest of here. The day was spent in feasting. The bride and groom of 25 years as well as the newly married received many nice presents. [Lindsay.]
Columbus Journal, March 20, 1907
BIRTHS
TURNER--It is a boy, a big, bouncing boy which the storks left at the hotel Stillman on Sunday night. Mother and child are both doing fine and papa Turner carries his head several inches higher than last week and wears a smile which warms the cockrels of a man's heart to behold. [Genoa.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Five marriage licenses were issued by Judge Ratterman during the last week as follows: Frank E. Buck, Grace E. Green, St. Edward; John G. Lammers, Bertha Pietsch, Monroe; Henry P. Born, Edith A. Wade, Silver Creek; Joseph Hoerle, Chambers, Neb., Louis [sic?] Seibler, Platte Center; Jens C. Nelson, Genoa, Christina Rasmussen, Memphis. The last named couple were married by the judge.DIED
MAHONEY--Just as we to go press the sad news was telegraphed by Augusta Nelson, at Presho, South Dakota, that her sister, Mrs. D.P. Mahoney, died on Thursday March 14th. This piece of sad news comes as a shock to this community, where Mrs. Mahoney had been known these many years as Miss Anna Nelson. A letter received by the Cronin family a few days ago related that all the home steaders were well except that Mr. Mahoney was suffering slightly from the effects of a cold. The telegram came to Max Bruckner, requesting him to notify Ben Nelson, brother of the deceased, of the death, and that the remains would reach here Sunday noon. All further particulars are lacking at this time. [Platte Center.]
Columbus Journal, March 27, 1907
BIRTHS
O'SHEA--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter O'Shea, Tuesday, March 19th, a son. [Humphrey.]RIPP--News was received the first of the week by A. Hackstack sr., that a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ripp at Fremont, formerly of Humphrey. Mrs. Ripp will be remembered as Miss Lizzie Hackstack. [Humphrey.]
DIED
CONWAY--Mrs. Johanna Conway died at her home in South Columbus Thursday morning. Deceased was 86 years old and had been a resident of Platte county for nearly thirty-five years. She was born in Ireland and came to this country in 1846, and after spending some time in the eastern states removed to Platte county about ten years later and located on a homestead about six miles north of Columbus. Thus the old settlers and pioneers are dropping off one by one. Grandma Conway, as she was known among her friends, was a kind hearted christian woman who was always happy and contented, and never lost sight of the importance that such a life as she lived would be rewarded in the end. Peace to her ashes.WEIBEL--Lock-jaw caused the death of Fredoni the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weibel, living south of Columbus. The child died last Wednesday and the funeral was held Friday. About two weeks or more ago, the child stepped on a rusty rake, making quite a wound in her foot. The accident was not considered serious however until a few days ago when a doctor was called, but to [sic] late and the girl had to give up to the awful effects of the disease.
WUNDER--Mrs. Lena Wunder, mother of Mesdames Jos. and John Bender of this place died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. __n. Kuss at McHenry, Ill., on Wednesday of last week at the age of a few days over 72 years. Her death was due to a very severe attack of grippe which developed into what is thought quick consumption. The funeral was held Friday forenoon. [Humphrey.]
HEMMER--Mrs. Nick Hemmer, aged 48 years, died Tuesday at her home near St. Bernard, after a prolonged illness from cancer of the stomach. She is survived by a husband and eight children, five brothers and five sisters. Her aged mother, Mrs. Gilsdorf, is also living. She was a twin sister of Jos. Gilsdorf of this city. The funeral was held from the St. Bernard Catholic Church yesterday morning. The deceased was a christian in the fullest sense of the world [sic]. A good wife and kind mother she endeared herself to her family and her death is a sad blow to the loved ones. The family and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Journal, April 3, 1907
DIED
REED--Last Saturday evening Mrs. Grace Read, wife of John C. Read, passed away at her home, after a short illness, aged thirty years. Grace Evelyn Potter resided with her parents at Osceola, Neb. until she grew to womanhood, when she was married to John C. Read, nine years ago. With her husband she moved to St. Edward and resided there until about three years ago, when they came to Monroe. Mrs. Read was a faithful member of the Methodist church and an active worker, and will be missed by all. Besides her parents and a brother she leaves two little sons and one little daughter and a husband to mourn the loss of a loving mother and wife. Funeral services were held at the home Monday at one o'clock, being conducted by Rev. W.J. Brient of the Methodist church, and the burial was in the Friends' cemetery, west of Monroe. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in the hour of trouble. [Monroe.]DONNELLY--Little Florence, the youngest child of James Donnelly, age 4 years, died last Thursday after a short illness, of diphtheria. The remains were taken to Hastings, Iowa, for burial. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction. [Genoa.]
Columbus Journal, April 10, 1907
DIED
GILMORE--F.H. Gilmore of Campbell, Neb., was found dead in a room at the Kiel hotel, Council Bluffs, early last Wednesday morning. Death was due to asphyxiation from gas which had escaped from an open jet in the room. The night clerk noticed the odor of gas in the corridor and traced it to Gilmore's room, the door of which was locked. The door of the room was forced and Gilmore was found to be dead in bed. He was undressed and death had come while the man was asleep. It is believed that Gilmore accidentally turned the stopcock after extinguishing the light before retiring to bed. Gilmore registered at the hotel Tuesday night as from "The city." From papers found in his pockets it was at first supposed he was from Bladen, Neb., as he had two meal tickets from a restaurant in that town, and it was not until late in the afternoon that he was identified. The identification was made by Mrs. W.E. Myers of 544 Mill street, Council Bluffs, a sister of the dead man, who first learned of his death through the afternoon papers. From her it was learned that Gilmore went there to visit his mother, who had been in a local hospital, suffering from a fractured limb, but had sufficiently recovered to be removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myers. Gilmore spent the evening with them, but declined an invitation to stop over night, saying he would go to the hotel. Mrs. Myers supposed her brother had returned to Campbell in the morning until on reading an evening paper she learned of his death at the hotel. Mrs. Myers said she was confident that his death was purely accidental. Gilmore was 43 years of age and leaves a wife and two children at Campbell. A brother lives at Friend, Neb. Mr. Gilmore was a newspaper man and had a good standing among his friends, many of whom he had in Omaha. He once conducted a paper at Platte Center and also worked in offices in this city.COCHRAN--The following dispatch from St. Louis to the Omaha Bee Sunday reads: Helen Cochran, a nurse, killed herself today in Dr. Casey's sanitarium, by swallowing carbolic acid. Her associates in the institution believe her mind was weakened by some circumstance of which they were ignorant, because she often referred to a wrong she had done them and which had been done her. She left the following note to Dr. and Mrs. Casey: "I have disgraced myself with you and all others. You know all about me. I can't stay here. I have no place else to go. You can send word to my mother, whose address I will give you--Mrs. A.C. Loucks, Fullerton, Neb., Box 263. For give me for all the wrong I have done you, for God knows I meant no harm." She also left a note to "Jenny," whose identify is unknown, saying: "If you see the party tell him I am sorry he did not receive it in the way it was given." She has been employed at the place about one year, Dr. Casey taking hold of the institution March 10. He bought it from Dr. E.J. Dennis, and a newspaper clipping reporting the guilty plea of a Dr. Dennis in a Chicago court was found in the dead woman's apartment.
Columbus Journal, April 17, 1907
BIRTHS
JONES--Last Monday a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. I.N. Jones of the POstville neighborhood. [Platte Center.]MARRIAGE BANNS
SCHAECHER-SHAFER--The banns of the marriage of Joe Schaecher and Miss Josephine Shafer were published at the St. Bernard Catholic church last Sunday. [Lindsay.]STONE-CONSIDINE--Banns of marriage between Dr. J.C. Stone and Miss Mae Considine were announced at St. Joseph's church lst Sunday morning. [Platte Center.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Two marriage licenses were issued by Judge Ratterman the last week, Creighton D. Williams, Genoa, Elizabeth G. Kadel, Atlantic, Ia., Eugene C. Meyer, Grace M. Rine, Columbus.MARRIED
MEYER-KUHLMAN--Judge Ratterman of Columbus, was calling on friends in town and was in attendance at the Meyer-Kuhlman wedding Tuesday. [Humphrey.]GONDON-MILLER--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, four miles east of town, on last Thursday evening, Miss Lillian Miller and Mr. A. Gondon of Treynor, Iowa. The wedding was solemnized in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride by the Rep. [sic?] Wm. S. Breint, of the Methodist church. Miss "Duchess" has grown to womanhood in this community and many good wishes follow her to her new home. The happy couple departed on the evening train for the home of the groom in Iowa. [Genoa.]
CORNIN-GLEASON--At 6 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's church, in presence of a few relatives and more intimate friends Rev. F. Leborius spoke the magic words that made Mr. Patrick J. Cornin and Miss Mary M. Gleason husband and wife. Miss Josie Clother, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, and William Gleason, brother of the bride, was groomsman. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of M.E. Clother, after which they drove to Columbus and took the train for Omaha, where they will for the present reside. Miss Gleason is a daughter of S.W. Gleason, is a native of Platte county and a worthy young woman. Mr. Cronin has been a resident of Platte Center for several years, and is an industrious, thrifty young man. [Platte Center.]
BUCKLEY-HEAD--There occurred at the home of Wm. J. Francis of Lincoln, Nebraska, April 3, 1907, at 8 p.m., the marriage of Clarence H. Buckley to Miss Alice Head. Rev. J.H. Derryberry of the University place preforming [sic] the ceremony. Mr. Buckley is a bright, intelligent young man of 25 summers, formerly of Carson, Iowa, for the past four years has been employed as trainman on the C.M. & St P.R.R. and has been attending the Lincoln Business college the lsat two winters. [Monroe.]
DIED
WALBURG--Mrs. Fredia [sic?] Walburg, wife of Robert Walburg, died Sunday morning after a lingering illness of a few weeks at her home seven miles northwest of the city. The deceased was 36 years old and the mother of four children. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the German Lutheran church, Rev. Miessler officiating, and burial was made in the Columbus cemetery.FALBAUM--After a protracted illness Gustave Falbaum, for many years a resident of Columbus, died of dropsy last Saturday evening at the home of his brother Frank, 2302 D street, Lincoln. Mr. Falbaum was born at Wernigerode, province of Saxon, Germany, December 3, 1853. He came to America in 1866 and located in Chicago, where he lived with an uncle until 1877, when he came to Nebraska and located at Grand Island, where he was employed in the Wolbash store. A year later he came to Columbus and entered the employ of C. and L. Kramer, whom he had known in Chicago prior to coming to Columbus. From that time on, with the exception of the time he lived in New Orleans, from 1896 to 1901, he made Columbus his home. He was also employed at the court house in a clerical capacity and was considered the best book keeper in the city. Mr. Falbaum was a member of the Mannerchor and had quite a local reputation as baritone soloist, participating in many home entertainments. The funeral was held at the home of his brother Frank in Lincoln, and was conducted by Rev. Neumarker of this city. A delegation from the Columbus Mannerchor, consisting of August Boettcher, Chas. Segelke, Jacob Greisen, Herman Kersenbrock, D.A. Becher and F. Brodfuehrer, went to Lincoln to attend the funeral, and the society contributed a beautiful floral offering.
SPEICE--Caroline Speice, wife of the late William Speice, was found dead Monday evening at her home, Ninth and L streets death having resulted from a fall. The supposition is that she was putting some nails away in the pantry, above the open cellar door, and while looking down lost her balance and fell to the bottom of the stairs, her neck being broken by the fall. Mrs. Speice was born in Philadelphia in May, 1830, and was almost seventy-seven years old. In 1850 she married William Speice, and came to Nebraska in 1868, and has since resided in Columbus, with the exception of a short time spent in California and the Black Hills. Her husband was killed by a Union Pacific engin in July, 1901, and their two children which were born in Philadelphia, died before they left that city. C.A. Speice of this city is a brother-in-law of the deceased, being the only near relative in this city. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. today from the home, Rev. L.R. DeWolfe of the Methodist church conducting the service, and the burial was in the Columbus cemetery beside her husband.
BRADY--Terrence Brady, one of the early settlers on upper Shell creek in this county, died at his late home in Oklahoma City, Okl., Saturday, aged 73 years. He went from here to Oklahoma during the land rush, securing a homestead, and has since made his home there. Mr. Brady was foreman in the car department when the Union Pacific shops were first opened in Omaha, and came from there to Columbus. He was born in Linsey [sic], Canada. Mr. Brady is survived by six daughters, Mrs. John Glynn, Mrs. Benjamin Nelson and Miss May Brady of Omaha, Mrs. J.M. Speice, Kingfisher, Okl., Mrs. L.J. Crain, Altoona, Pa., and Mrs. D.H. Smith, Cheyenne, Wyo., and two sons, J.J. Brady of Oklahoma City and Charles Brady, El Reno, Okl. The remains were brought to Omaha for burial, the funeral being held Tuesday. Mrs. R.L. Rossiter and P.J. McCaffrey of this city attended the funeral.
DOUGHERTY--Wm. Dougherty recently received word of the death of his brother George, who lived at Middle Granville, N.Y. Mr. Dougherty was fifty-two years of age and had passed the greater portion of his life in that village, where he conducted a blacksmith shop. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Journal, April 24, 1907
BORN
MICEK--Last Wednesday a little girl baby took up her home with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Micek. All concerned are getting along nicely and Charlie is able to attend to his business duties at the "Senate."BEHLEN--Fred Behlen, jr., was painting the cupalo of his barn Monday, and upon inquiry we learned that they had a bran [sic] new boy at their home. [Route No. 3.]
SWALLOW--Word has been received in Humphrey that on Monday of last week a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.H. swallow of Emporia, Kansas. The Democrat joins in extending congratulations. [Humphrey.]
MARRIED
MARS-WILBERGER--Married, at the Methodist parsonage in Madison, on Wednesday, April 17, by Rev. Bothwell, Miss Lilah Wilberger and William T. Mars, both of Monroe. Miss Wilberger has been employed on The Republican for the last six months and the groom has been a resident of this locality since childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Mars will move on the groom's farm, northeast of town, and will be at home to their friends after May 1. The young couple have the best wishes of all for a happy and prosperous life. [Monroe.]DIED
BAKENHAUS--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bakenhaus, which was born Friday, died Sunday aftenoon. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday, being conducted by Rev. Deninger, and burial was in the Loseke creek cemetery. [Route No. 3.]PERKINS--Miss Clara Perkins died Sunday afternoon at her home in Omaha and was taken to Cedar Rapids Tuesday for burial. The deceased was nine years old and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perkins. Those who accompanied the remains to Cedar Rapids were Rev. Wise of South Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Brown of Humphrey and Miss Clara Brown of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. M.K. Turner of this city.
SMITH--Last Wednesday Mrs. J.G. Beeder received a telegram from San Diego, Cal., conveying the sad news of the sudden death of her father, Samuel C. Smith, at that place. Mr. Smith was one of the early day residents of Columbus, coming to this locality in 1865, taking a position at the Pawnee Indian agency at Genoa, and later taking up a homestead a few miles west of Monroe, where he lived for four years. Locating in Columbus he engaged in the real estate business and was prominent in the up-building of the city and adjoining country until his departure for California in 1886. Just a few days before Mr. Smith's death, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lehman of Des Moines, Ia., were visiting them, and had started east, reaching Los Angeles, when they received a message telling them of his death. They at once returned to Los Angeles [sic?] and will accompany the body to this place, where the burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery. Mrs. Smith, wife of the deceased, and a sister of Mr. Lehman, will also be one of the party, which is expected to arrive on No. 6 Friday.
SCHWEITZER--Ernst Schweitzer, a young man living on August Boettcher's farm west of Silver Creek, committed suicide last Friday morning by hanging himself in the barn. He was married about six weeks ago, and was getting nicely settled when he met with some bad luck, first setting out a prairie fire that got away from him and burned up $100 worth of hay, and then his team ran away with a disc, cutting one of them so badly that it had to be killed. These misfortunes probably affected his mind temporarily and caused him to take his life. Mr. Schwitzer worked for Wm. Ernst, near Duncan, for a number of years, and was considered a steady young man. The funeral was held Saturday and he was buried in the Clarks cemetery.
WEIBEL--Mrs. Mary Weibel wife of Mr. Michael Weibel died Wednesday, in Lincoln at the hospital, where she had been taken about a week ago to receive treatment for a complication of stomach and nervous trouble of which she had been a sufferer for the past year. Last September she was stricken with blindness. Mrs. Weibel was formerly Miss Mary Koenig her family living about five miles southeast of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Weibel were married ten years ago and four children were born to this union. All of whom are living. Besides her husband and children the deceased leaves three brothers and three sisters to mourn her death. Her father and mother both passed into the world beyond. Her funeral was held Friday morning in the St. Bonaventura church. Interment was made in the catholic cemetery of this city.
BAUMGARTNER--Mrs. Usula Baumgartner died at her home on Eighth street Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. She had been a sufferer for the past eight weeks with paralysis which left her almost helpless. Her husband passed to his home beyond on May 21, 1901. The deceased was born in Switzerland October 16, 1853. Mrs. Baumgartner was a kind and loving mother and leaves eight children to mourn her death, all of whom are living in the city, and are Leonard, Joe, Mary, Anna, Maggie, Martin, Casper and Albert. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the German Lutheran church, Rev. Miessler officiating and burial was made in the Columbus cemetery.
GROSS--Jacob Schwank and daughter went to Madison Wednesday to attend the funeral of Miss Amelie Gross, returning Monday.
SAMUELSON--Miss Anna Erickson was born in Flaun, Sweden, on March 26, 1858. She came to this country and to Platte county in 1883. Was married to Godfrey Samuelson in 1887, died at this place Sunday, April 14, 1907, after a lingering illness of nearly a year. The end was as peaceful as the close of a beautiful summer day, when daylight fades into night with increasing loveliness. Life will never be quite the same to those who knew her, while those who were nearest to her will long for her with unuterable longings-long for a mother's counsel and advice, and a wife's gentle and loving sympathy. She was a woman of strong, christian character; patient, loving and selfsacrificing. The last services were held Wednesday morning at the home at 11 o'clock after which the remains were taken to the Swedish Lutheran church 9 miles southwest of town where interment services were held, Rev. Akholm officiating. [Lindsay.]
CARROL--Miss Jennie Carrol recently died at Shoshoni, Wyo., and it is said that for 27 years she never spoke to a man. The poor girl was to have been married 27 years ago, but her lover failed to show upon the day of the wedding, so she resolved to never again speak to a man. What a different story this would have been had this marriage occurred. [Humphrey.]
GERARD--After a lingering illness Henry Gerard died at his home on Tuesday evneing April 16, aged 73 years and 11 months. He was one of the early settlers of Butler county, coming from Michigan to Nebraska in the year 1869. He endured the hardships of the early pioneer life and is now resting from his labors with the loved ones gone before. He was married April 27, 1854 to Marian Copp in Allen Co. Indiana. Five children were born to this union, 3 girls and 2 boys, while 2 of the girls proceded [sic] him to the grave. Funeral services were held in the M.E. church at two o'clock yesterday, sermon by Rev. Zinnecker, which was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. [Bellwood.]
TALBITZER--C.W. Talbitzer received a telegram Saturday evneing saying that his mother in Ohio had passed away. He left Sunday noon on the passenger from Oconee. [Monroe.]