NEGenWeb Project - Burt County
1896 News Extracts Oakland Independent, Oakland, Burt Co., Nebraska.
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ANNIV - Anniversary mentioned
B - Birth
BD - Birthday mentioned (typically for older people, but relaxed later)
BIO - Biographical article
CRIME - uh...self evident. :-) Usually outside Burt Co.
D - Death
D-_______ - Death by murder, suicide
DIV - Divorce
FAM - Some family mentioned
GEOG - Some info about moving to/from Burt Co.
INJURY - Self explanatory
M - Marriage
OBIT - Obituary (apparently either a mistake on my part or when no death was mentioned elsewhere in paper) Possibly changed to "D"The event code is followed by: surname, given name or initial(s); date of ISSUE, with page & column number; location where the incident reported occurred. The line below that is a summary of the news report and does not necessarily reflect the extent of the article.
A copy of the original newspaper article may be secured from NSHS, Lincoln, NE. You may prefer to rent the microfilm from NSHS through interlibrary loan. See "A Guide to Genealogical Research at NSHS" (please scan down that page, to the newspaper section).Additional news extracts (social, school & sales) for 1896.
FAM: Hopewell, Stella (Miss): Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
In Lincoln visiting sister Mrs. Rev. Powers.FAM: Worcester, I.A.: Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Will spend a couple of weeks in Boone and other Iowa towns visiting relatives.GEOG: Hopewell, Ernest: Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Now wielding the rod in the Davis school district - duties of his first school.GEOG: Eggleston, Pearl (Miss): Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
After visiting parents here for some time, returned to Blair to teach again in Berlin district school near there.MILITARY: Cameron, Peter: Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Entertained Capt. Frank Boynton, of Calhoun. Peter served under him in Company F of the 7th Wisconsin regiment.FAM: Hammilton, Frank: Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Enjoying visit from his brother from Iowa.FAM: Blackstone, Cora and Florence (Misses): Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Went to Tekamah Sat.FAM: Plummer, A.A.: Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Mr/Mrs. Peck of Shenandoah, Iowa were guest of Mr. Plummer.ANNIV: Mennell, E.C. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
20th anniversary last Sat.FAM: Clark, (Dr.): Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Went to Magnolia, Iowa to see his very sick father.FAM: Blackstone, Harry: Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Master Clem Darling of Lyons down to visit cousin Harry.FAM: Orr, C.W. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Hosted dinner on behalf of Misses Taylor and Lopper of Lincoln.CRIME: Morrison, Arthur: Jan 3, 1896: p 2: c 6: Chadron
Killed Vonparris, found guilty 1st deg. murder. Granted a new trial. Leaned against his wife and wept.FAM: Elliott, John: Jan 3, 1896: p 4: c 2: Tekamah
Left for 10 days to help his father in finding silver mining stock in Eureka, Nevada.FAM: Peiper, Emma (Mrs.): Jan 3, 1896: p 4: c 2: Lyons
Received from Mrs. Henry Steen some flowers from their Virginia home. Mr. Steen & family are doing well. (Steens possibly moved from Lyons?)GEOG: Devinny A.J. (Mr): Jan 3, 1896: p 4: c 2: Tekamah
Lives at College View near Lincoln for several years past. A former resident of Tekamah.GEOG: Johnson, Swan H.: Jan 3, 1896: p 4: c 4: Craig
Auction notice. Says he will move from County after auction of his goods on Jan. 7.FAM: Berg, Axle, Gust and Charles: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Axle, Gust & Charles went to Omaha Sat. night.FAM: Johnson, M.W. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited Omaha.FAM: Kline, J.C.W. (Mrs.): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned w/children from visit at Blair.FAM: Swanson, Tillie (Miss): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went w/her sister, Mrs.Emanuel Johnson to Omaha.GEOG: Jessen, Julius: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Craig, currently dental student at Omaha. Visited Dr. Jayne here.FAM: Hopkins, W.W. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
New Years entertainment of friends.FAM: Wells, A.E. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited Omaha.FAM: Mortinson, (Operator): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting at home of his parents near Coffman.FAM: Beckman, Irene (Miss): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting her aunt, Mrs. M. Emmington of Pender.FAM: Ustick, Pace: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Pace, of Lyons, was at the depot bidding his father and mother goodbye as they took the train east.FAM: Adams, J.H. and R.W.: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up from Craig to party. Didn't find much.FAM: Renard, F. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Mrs. Jas. Cook, of Blair, visited her parents a few days.GEOG: Brooks, (Rev. and Mrs.): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Used to live in Oakland, now in Scribner. Celebrated Christmas with a silver wedding. (anniversary?)GEOG: Ringquist, Walter (aka "Debs"): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited New Years eve at home, before returning to his work as operator at Wakefield the next day.GEOG: Anderson, Frank: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Resided on west side of the Logan. Left Tue. for Rock Island, Ill. to reside for some time.FAM: Askwig, James: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Mr/Mrs. A.E. Askwig of Elkhorn visited family of James parts of last week and this week.BD: Bowes, (Mrs.) Sr.: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
63rd birthday on Jan 1st. Says she doesn't feel as old as her son, H.H. Bowes acts.GEOG: Heggert, (Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Will leave the farm soon, and move into town, occupying the Bowes house the coming year.FAM: Boyd, Archiebald: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Archiebald, from Arlington, to visit his brother John for a few days. He is in the spectacle business.FAM: Trimborn, C.A. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Hosted dinner for Mr./Mrs. Bowes, who go next week to Tekamah to reside.GEOG: Bowes, (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Will move to Tekamah next week.FAM: Wells, A.E. (Mrs.): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Mr/Mrs Fred Winkle of Sac City, Iowa (the latter a sister of Mrs. A.E. Wells), returning home after visit here.GEOG: Hilbers, John: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Now living in Bancroft. Back to visit old friends.M: Hedlund, Metilda (Miss): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Groom - A. Nyquist of Chicago. Married at home of bride's father, Rev. John Hedlund, located here, on Jan. 1st.M: Nyquist, A.: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Bride - Miss Metilda Hedlund. He's from Chicago. Married at home of bride's father, Rev. John Hedlund, located here, on Jan. 1st.GEOG: Swanson, Gust: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to live here several years ago, clerking in most stores here. Now in Wausa as member of the leading merchandising firm there. Visiting relatives here.GEOG: Shepardson, Luther: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Typo on the Independent, spent New Years in Pender, visiting his parents. Colonel Shepardson, foreman of the Pender Times was years ago in charge of mechanical dept. at the Independent.FAM: Thomas, Walter: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
(Son of editor, Ira Thomas?) Our young hopeful visiting his grandparents in Omaha this week.GEOG: Bowes, Willie: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Will soon move to Tekamah.D: Olson, Nelson (Mr.): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Mr. OlpGEOG: Bowes, H.H.: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Moving to Tekamah.FAM: Edgar, (Mr.): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Family of Mr. Edgar (2nd & Osborn Ave) being taken care of by other residents, due to his illness.GEOG: Bowes, H.H.: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Moving to Tekamah. Has been in Oakland since 188_ (? I can read 188_, spot on film.) Family will be missed in social circles.FAM: Samson, Oscar (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Party held on 26th for friends of younger members of the family.FAM: Cull, Lincoln: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Article alludes to recent marriage. Lincoln brags of culinary experience, and badly cuts his left hand while carving turkey.GEOG: Brewster, W.F.: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Recently departed editor. Visiting former home in Blaine Co. Unknown where he will move to, but favors Falls City. Mentions hims as "Bill" and Senior Brewster.GEOG: Keysor (Judge): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Burt Co.
Probably last session of court in Burt. Co. Heads home after a year of continuous hard work. Said he would return again without much reluctance.M: Stauffer, Nellie (Miss): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Groom - H.E. East. Marr. Jan 1. Nellie is youngest dau. of Mr./Mrs. John Stauffer. Very long list of family. Shown as family assoc/w Stauffer-East wedding. Will live in St. Paul, Neb. (Howard Co.)M: East, H.E.: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Bride - Miss Nellie Stauffer. Marr. Jan 1. Nellie is youngest dau. of Mr./Mrs. John Stauffer. Very long list of family. Shown as family assoc/w Stauffer-East wedding. Will live in St. Paul, Neb. (Howard Co.)FAM: Reese, (Prof. & Mrs.): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Guests at Stauffer-East wedding. Not related to married couple.FAM: Shackleford, (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Guests at Stauffer-East wedding. Not related to married couple.FAM: Salter, Fred (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Family guests of Stauffer-East wedding. Reside in Norfolk. She is sister of Miss Nellie Stauffer, who was married.FAM: Steen, T.J. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Family guests of Stauffer-East wedding. Reside in St. Paul, Neb. She is sister of Miss Nellie Stauffer, who was married.FAM: Minnich, C.S. (Dr./Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Family guests of Stauffer-East wedding. Reside in Palmer, Neb. She is sister of Miss Nellie Stauffer, who was married.FAM: Cull, C.K. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Family guests of Stauffer-East wedding. No residence mentioned, but assume Oakland. She is sister of Miss Nellie Stauffer, who was married.FAM: Stauffer, J.W. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Family guests of Stauffer-East wedding. Reside in Oakland.FAM: Stauffer, S.W. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Family guests of Stauffer-East wedding. Reside in Tekamah.FAM: Shackelford, E.E.: Jan 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Very long story about "Shack" involving wrestling w/goat, joining Modern Woodmen group. Humorous. Wife is mentioned near end.M: Smith, Richard: Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Steward
Bride - Miss Brick. Story mentions his drinking binge, slammer based snooze.M: Brick, (Miss): Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Steward
Groom - Richard Smith. Story mentions his drinking binge, slammer based snooze.CRIME: Crowe, Hugh W.: Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Wilber
District court. Hugh and May Rambo charged w/murder of Mrs. Ella A. Crowe at DeWitt last Oct. by giving strychnine. Please not guilty.D: Johnson, Bartus: Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Springfield
Died recently as a bachelor farmer, leaving large estate. Came to Sarpy Co. in 1856, living near Springfield ever since.D: Butka, Almon: Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Boyd Co.
Died when retrieving duck which fell into well.D: Zercher, Jacob (dau. of): Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Randolph
12 yr. old dau. of Jacob died after falling on ice. Lived 8 miles W. of Randolph.D: Johnson, Ashel (Mrs.): Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Bertrand
Died, remains shipped to LaHarpe, Ill. She was a first cousin of Abraham Lincoln.D: Smails, Charles E.: Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Fremont
Brother of Nat & William Smails, died at Helena Mont. He was first telegraph operator in Lincoln.D: Stauffer, John: Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Columbus Junction
Died recently. of hermorrhage of he liver. Family gets 11,500 life insurance.D: Bergman, Henry (Mrs.): Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Bancroft
Died at family residence after lingering illness of 2 years.CRIME: Morgan, George: Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Omaha
Murdered 10 yr. old Ida Gaskill of Omaha. Sentenced to hang April 12.D: Linafetter, Jacob: Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Dakota Co.
Old settler of Dakota Co. Died recently, leaving family of a wife and nine children.CRIME: Debney, Andrew: Jan 3, 1896: p 6: c 2: Norfolk
Nance Co. wife murderer. Now in quarters in the Norfolk hospital for crazy folks.FAM: Spar, John (Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Has sister from Iowa visiting her.FAM: Gregoire, Dora and Mert. (Misses): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Visiting Tekamah.FAM: Ireland, Ward: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Visiting his brother Roy in Norfolk.FAM: Gray, A.L. (Rev.): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Mother is dying (in Virginia - column 4) and cannot last many days.FAM: Nesbit, R.G. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Their little boy is quite sick.FAM: Peterson, (Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Went w/kids to visit friends in Oakland.FAM: Astor, Chris (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Visited by their dau. Mrs. John Harrington of Wayne.FAM: Hamilton, Frank: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Visited by his brother from Kansas.GEOG: Nelson, Louise (Miss): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Returned to teaching school in Tekamah.B: Spar, John (Infant, M): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Baby boy born Thu. of last week.GEOG: Beam, Luella (Miss): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for school at Bellevue.GEOG: Kerr, (Miss): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for school at Bellevue.GEOG: Lunn, George: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for school at Bellevue.GEOG: Clark, John: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for school at Omaha Medical College.GEOG: Jessen, Julius: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for school at Omaha Medical College.GEOG: Stillson, Howard: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for school at Statue University (Lincoln?)GEOG: McLaughlin, J.A.: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Leaves next week for Cripple Creek, Colo. Speculation says he's looking at mining claim there.BIO: Lang, R. (Rev.): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Omaha evangelist filling in for Rev. Gray. Rev. Lang came to Neb. in 1854. Mentions past acquaintences, military service.FAM: Greenleaf, (Mrs.): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Went w/dau. Belle to visit Omaha.FAM: Eldridge, (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Up from Omaha to visit Tekamah friends.FAM: Workman, W.A.: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
His brother J.C. Workman visited him before heading to Omaha then on to the wilds of Wyoming.GEOG: Barrows, H.A. (Mr): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Will start soon for Burlington, Wyoming to engage in general merchandising.FAM: Bonneau, F.N. (Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
Visiting friends and relatives here from Tekamah.FAM: Eagleton, John (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 5: Decatur
Visiting in Lyons and Oakland.FAM: Gamble, Randolph: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 5: Decatur
Randolph's family and family of M.V. Austin, both of Arizona visited friends in Decatur part of this week.FAM: Kahler, (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 5: Westrand
w/Wm. Dinkleman and A.B. Gullup, spending New Years Eve at Frank Freedstram's.GEOG: Harney, M.M.: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Word came back of his corn crop being burned due to steam thresher. Now in Archer Co., TX. (moved from here?)FAM: Conn, W.I. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Visited in Emerson, as guests of Mr/Mrs. Lewis Schwartz.FAM: Brewster, W.F.: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Brewster
Arrived from Falls City, staying for a time as guest of his family and other relatives.FAM: Knollin, Kate (Miss): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Decatur
Kate visited from Oakland to see her sister Miss Mate, and father J.L. Knollin, and other relatives and friends.FAM: Beck, Charles F.: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Lyons
Saw his father Jacob Beck in Blair on way to Teachers Assocation mtg. in Lincoln.B: Going, W.A. (Infant, M): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Lyons
Boy born Dec. 19th 1895.GEOG: Johnson, M.S.: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Left Burt Co. about a year ago to reside at his old home in Waterford, Indiana. Health is much improved since then.GEOG: Gehman, Clint: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Lyons
Going to join soldiers colony at Fitzgerald, Georgia.CRIME: Kneebs, Bob: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Emerson
Arrested w/Joe Madson, both from Wakefield, who headed for Germany last week, arrested on suspicion of being grafters from the wild and wooly west. Letters from Sioux City friends cleared them.FAM: Everett, Warren: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Lyons
Little boy of Warren's broke through ice while skating, nearly drowning.FAM: Johnson, Jim: Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
11 year-old son of Jim, living 5 miles SW of Craig, kicked by horse, cutting scalp from nose bridge to far side of right eye.GEOG: East, H.A. (Mr): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Used to work in Omaha, became editor of the St. Paul (Neb) Phonograph.GEOG: Lincoln, J.S. (Mr): Jan 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Used to work in Omaha, now in Tekamah.FAM: Blomberg, Anna (Miss): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting her relative her this week.GEOG: Engdahl, William: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to Wahoo where he's attending school.FAM: Tell, A.W.: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/family, went to Omaha a short time.GEOG: Fried, Ellen (Miss): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for Pender to teach there again.FAM: Askwig, Jas.: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/E.V. Griffin and Cyrus Askwig, spent part of week in Thurston, Co.FAM: Hanson, Henry: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Henry and his sisters, Misses Olga and Hilma returend from a two week visit in Cass Co.FAM: Askwig, P. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Mr/Mrs. P. Askwig and Mrs. C. Valder of Bancroft, visited families of Jas. and Ed. Askwig here.GEOG: Palmquist A. (Mrs.): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Will rent her farm, all except orchard, and move into Oakland in the Spring.GEOG: Swanberg, John: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to his studies in Wahoo at Lutheran Academy, where he's been for two years.FAM: Renard, F. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by dau. Mrs. McKeegan and husband Thomas from Bancroft.FAM: Palmquist, S.J. (Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visted by C.A. Peterson, the Craig carpenter & his family. Mrs. Peterson, is a dau. of Mrs. Palmquist.FAM: Samuelson, Alma and Hulda (Misses): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Have been sick at their uncles, Erick Anderson, the latter quite bad w/pneumonia, are now better.FAM: Young, Robert (Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Wife of the popular conductor of trains No. 17 & 18, and little boy were guests of Mr/Mrs. A.B. Peden.FAM: East, (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Distributed their "at heme" cards amongst friends here. Now in St. Paul to receive calls.GEOG: Hanson, Peter: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Home from Fremont where he works in a foundry. He likes the Foundry better.FAM: Shinbur, Emma (Miss): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Dau. of our old friend N.P. Shinbur.GEOG: Clark, P.J. (Dr.): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Formerly in Oakland, now in Ponca. Still owns home recently vacated by Mr. Kline.FAM: Renard, Andrew: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Dau's. Misses Anna and Mabel returned from their visit w/relatives at Emerson and Bancroft. Oops, they missed 2 days of school.FAM: Griffin, E.A.: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Brother, John Griffin, of St. Edwards, Neb. visited E.A. before going on to Des Moise, IA to visit another brother and a son. He may go on to visit a son in Texas before coming home. He's the father of B.F. Griffin.GEOG: Griffin, B.F.: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Was in business here three years ago before selling out to his uncle and moving to Colorado where he lives now.FAM: Stauffer, T.R. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Amendment to marriage article from prior week's issue. (3 Jan 1896, p.5, c.5). Neglected to mention brother of the bride, Miss Nellie Stauffer who was also there.GEOG: Bowes, H.H. (Attorney & Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Moved to Tekamah. Mrs. Bowes Sr. didn't go until yesterday. The Bowes' have resided here for more than 10 years. Regret that business wasn't good enought to remain here.ATTEMPTED-SUICIDE: Anderson, C.G.: Jan 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Also known as "Jocky". Drank nearly a quart of crude alcohol, and bleeding from each wrist. Also poured coal oil and ignited it. Some of the family discovered it and put it out.FAM: Leidke, Emil: Jan 10, 1896: p 6: c 3: Saunders Co.
Young man, Emil, visited his brother, six mi. SW of Stromsburg had hunting accident when his gun exploded, striking left eye and bridge of nose. Seriously wounded.GEOG: Schneider, August: Jan 10, 1896: p 6: c 3: Cuming Co.
w/William Kumm, also a Cuming Co. farmer, went to Mississippi to enjoy the life seen in advertisements. Came back to stay. Said 80 acres of Cuming Co. soil is better than 2000 acres of Mississippi land.FAM: Freel, Perry: Jan 10, 1896: p 6: c 3: unknown location in Neb
Oldest son of Perry Freel held 1/2 lb. of powder in his hands, which accidentally ignited, badly burning his hands. The powder was a total loss.CRIME: Heyde, A.: Jan 10, 1896: p 6: c 3: Chapman
A. Heyde, proprieter, stabbed in arm by Henry Snodgrass during drunken row. Henry has his leg broken.FAM: Whitzke, Martin: Jan 10, 1896: p 6: c 3: Custer Co.
Martin, 9 yr. old son of August, fell from a windmill tower. Horribly "broken up", now thought he will recover.CRIME: Duval, George: Jan 10, 1896: p 6: c 3: Seward (Co.?)
Plead guilty to chicken stealing. Given 50 days in jail.D: Meadows, J. (Mrs): Jan 10, 1896: p 6: c 3: Blair
Died very suddenly of heart failure. Leaves a husband and several small children.D: Meyers, G.H.C.: Jan 10, 1896: p 6: c 3: Pierce Co.
Resident of Pierce Co. for 15 years, died at age of 81.CRIME: Sullivan, Martin: Jan 10, 1896: p 6: c 3: Jackson
Arrested on forgery charge.D: Hedblom, John: Jan 10, 1896: p 8: c 3: Burt Co.
Notice of final settlement on Estate of John Hedblom. Hearing set 27 Jan 1896.D: Swanson, John: Jan 10, 1896: p 8: c 3: Burt Co.
Notice of final settlement on Estate of John Swanson. Hearing set 27 Jan 1896.FAM: Blackburn, Jim: Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Jim and dau. went to Omaha Tue.FAM: Taylor, Clarance: Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Clarance here from Blair to visit relatives here.FAM: Nelson, Louise (Miss): Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Louise, of Tekamah, Sundayed w/her parents in Craig.FAM: McPherson, Wilbur and Francis: Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Entertained many of their friends.FAM: Plummer, A.A.: Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Mrs. M.S. McGrew, from Tekamah, visited A.A.'s family.FAM: Robertson, Robert (Mrs.): Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Lyons
w/son John, returned from Cozad, Friday.FAM: Piper, L.F. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Lyons
Went to Tekamah to visit their son, the country treasurer.FAM: Newell, Wilbur (Mrs): Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Lyons
Mrs. Chauncey Newell up from Tekamah to visit her sister, who is sick.GEOG: Hart, Wm: Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Lyons
Will move to the Ed. Limber place south of Bancroft, after having bought it.FAM: Butts, (Mr/Mrs): Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
Visiting friends and relatives across the river.GEOG: Eaggleton, Laura (Mrs): Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
Has came home from Oakland to spend a few days.FAM: Lewis, Eva (Miss): Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
Went to Wayne, Neb. to visit with relatives and friends.FAM: Jacobson, J. & G: Jan 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Oakland
Were visitors to the school on school matters. (Unknown if related, due to location of joint visit)FAM: Gleason, Minnie (Miss): Jan 24, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
w/Miss Annie Hanson, both were guests of friends and relatives in Bancroft.CRIME: Mick, W.R.: Jan 24, 1896: p 4: c 4: Wayne
Arrested for selling of corn which had been levied on by the Sheriff. Fined $10 and cost.GEOG: Casper, A.: Jan 24, 1896: p 4: c 4: Argo or Hooper
Was from Argo or Hooper, now in Texas. Wrote back to say a cyclone moved his store, shattering glass windows.CRIME: Woodhull, Spafford: Jan 24, 1896: p 4: c 4: Bancroft
Arrested and taken to omaha a few weeks ago for the murder of a Tuscarora Indian on the reservation NE of town. Out on bail at this time.FAM: Rock, Ord: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Ord, from Lyons, is visiting his father's family here.GEOG: Erwin, L.B.: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Was home Sunday to get a change of linen, returning to Pender the next morning. (remote job?)FAM: Baugh, L. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting w/friends & acquaintences in Pender.FAM: Nelson, John P.: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Miss Nelson, dau. of John, left for Omaha to remain for some time.D: Peterson, Clara (Miss): Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Omaha
Died in Omaha last week, was an aunt of teh Wedergren boys of near Craig and was buried Sat. in Omaha.FAM: Richardson, Geo.: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Dodge Co.
Dr. Leeper, called down into Dodge Co. to see infnat dau. of Geor. Richardson, who has been very ill, but is now better.FAM: Axelson, Chas. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
3 yr.old dau. seriously ill w/pneumonia.GEOG: VanCleve, W.H.: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Contracted for another year w/Ringling Bros. and will blow the tuba in their excellent band for the show season of 1896, beginning about the middle of April.FAM: Nelson, Oscar: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Oscar & family from Thurston, is visiting here.GEOG: Young, John: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
John is home from Idaho for a visit ofa couple of weeks.FAM: Kerl, M. (Mrs.): Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/Mrs. Otto Uehling, left for a visit with relatives in Jefferson City, Missouri.FAM: Jacobs, W.L. (Mr/Mrs): Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Their home had party hosted by Miss Jennie and Master Willie Jacobs.GEOG: Nelson, Johnnie: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Took position as train boy on line leading out of Omaha.FAM: Samuelson, A. (Mrs.): Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
John Nelson arrived from Des Moines, IA to visit his aunt. Mrs. A. Samuelson.D: Anderson, Oscar: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Son of P.G. Anderson of Oakland, died in Joliet, Ill. on last Fri. Brought here for burial on today. The deceased has many relatives here among teh Lundstroms and Swansons. [d. Jan. 21, as per Will Co., Ill. - JM]GEOG: Axling, N.E. (Rev. & Mrs.): Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for Phelps Co. to develop orphas' home, maintained by the baptist church there.B: Minier, Geroge (Infant, F): Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Dau. born Monday before last.BD: Rock, David (Mrs.): Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Widow of Uncle David Rock, passed 69th birthday on Jan 18, 1896.D: Carlson, Catrina: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Burt Co.
Notice of Probate or Will. Hearing is 10 Feb 1896.FAM: Plummer, John C.: Jan 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Burt Co.
Long legal description of lawsuit against John and his wife Lydia as a few of the defendents. Long description of foreclosure notice.D: Dragoon, Antone: Jan 24, 1896: p 6: c 6: Omaha
Shot by butcher Henry Geest after seen stealing chickens from his shop. He was a laborer out of work. Search at his home revealed a family in absolute destitution, no food or fuel.GEOG: Fredstrom, Frank: Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 3: Westrand
Will move to Minn. in the spring.GEOG: Engdahl, August: Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 3: Westrand
Sold his right in the farm, will leaves these parts soon.FAM: Anderson, Hulda and Josephine (Misses): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 3: School Dist. 13
Listed together as visitors to school. (Assumed relation)GEOG: Young, Isaac: Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
Former pupil here, now in Normal school at Shenandoah, IA. Lists courses being taken there.FAM: Lake, Frank (Mr/Mrs): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
In Tekamah on business.FAM: Brown, Ed.: Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Ed's little girl was very sick this week.FAM: Ross, Will and Guy: Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Both visiting from Tekamah.FAM: Plummer, A.A. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Drove down to Tekamah.FAM: Green, Geo. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Both from Tekamah, Sunday'ed at Geo. Minier's.FAM: Erwin, L.B.(Mr/Mrs): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Down from Oakland, staying at Merchants hotel.FAM: Gray, (Rev.): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Returned from visiting sick mother in Virginia. Says she's improving.GEOG: Struthers, Bert: Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Left for Lincoln to attend the State University.FAM: Blackburn, J.C. (Mrs.): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Leslie Watson and wife of Wisconsin, have been visiting their dau. Mrs. J.C. Blackburn.FAM: Williams, (unk. male): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 5: Decatur
Suspected murder. Parents of Mr. Williams think it was an accident.FAM: Larson, Laurrie townLillie (Misses): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Attending card party w/Guy Astor.FAM: Gates, Emma and Mert. (Misses): Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Attending card party w/Guy Astor.FAM: Martin, Everett and Art: Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Attending card party w/Guy Astor.FAM: Wilson "Billie": Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Family quarantined due to diptheria. His son Jessee, telegraph operator, being afflicted with the disease.FAM: Eggleston, Rev.: Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Bachelor for a week, while wife takes dau. to her school near Blair. Wife's home. Rev. is smiling again.GEOG: Mason, Howard: Feb 7, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Moving to Colo. Springs, Colo. due to job there.FAM: Millard, H.H. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 7, 1896: p 4: c 4: Wayne
Mrs. C.E. Cord visited from Norfolk.FAM: Anderson, C.H.: Feb 7, 1896: p 4: c 4: Hooper
C.H. and family from Oakland visited w/Square Johsnon here.CRIME: Campbell, Will: Feb 7, 1896: p 4: c 4: Pender
Fined $4. for fighting at the dance last week.FAM: Buctow, Will and Charles: Feb 7, 1896: p 4: c 4: Wayne
Ripped off by cheating beet factory owners. Sued and won.M: Miller, Fred: Feb 7, 1896: p 4: c 4: Arlington
Bride - Miss Elsie Roberts. He's son of station agent at Arlington. She's dau. of R.E. Roberts, grain dealer. Married in Omaha. Moving to Onawa, IA. (eloped. humorous story).M: Roberts, Elsie (Miss): Feb 7, 1896: p 4: c 4: Arlington
Groom - Fred Miller. He's son of station agent at Arlington. She's dau. of R.E. Roberts, grain dealer. Married in Omaha. Moving to Onawa, IA. (eloped. humorous story).FAM: Anderson, J.P.: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited his son Arthur at Tekamah.FAM: Neumann, Fred: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Pender, visited his brothers here.FAM: Harding, B.C. and Eugene: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Took a drive to Craig.FAM: Anderson, A.M.: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
County Clerk, A.M. (from Tekamah?) was visiting his parents in this city.FAM: Shackleford, E.E. (Mrs.): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Mrs. S & son Harold, back from visiting friends in Pender.FAM: Erwin, L.B. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Guy Astor drove them up from Craig. They were visiting Mr./Mrs. Chris Astor.FAM: Bassman, Wm. (Mrs.): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by Mrs. John Lindley, her sister.FAM: Weseen, Oscar: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Thinking of moving to Denver to work in street railway company where he has 2 brothers in conducting jobs.FAM: Danielson, Edith and Hilma: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From the west side, left for a time to Omaha.FAM: Miller, George & James & Ben: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Tekamah, registered at Clifton Hotel.CRIME: Snyder, Sacob (Jacob?): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Released from county jail.FAM: Lindell, John: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visiting from Omaha, here to see relatives.GEOG: Bowes, Willie: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visiting old schoolmates. Up from Tekamah where he just moved to.GEOG: Samuelson, Alma (Miss): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Returning, remaining here. Was living in Craig.GEOG: Larson, Enoch: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for Little Rock, Arkansas where he'll remainGEOG: Sellers, F.L.: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Moved he and his family from Iowa.FAM: Wallerstedt, L.E. (Mrs.): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
She and the Lindells were visited by their relative, Hilda Carson.GEOG: Rock, Ed: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Has moved his family back to Oakland while looking for a job.GEOG: Riel, Nellie (Miss): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Burlington, Wis. Guest of Mr/Mrs. A.E. Wells, and will live with them.FAM: Erwin, L.B. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Down from Pender, looking for wife here. Not found, when on to Craig where she was visiting.GEOG: Hogan, Tom: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Was a resident of Oakland, now lives in Blair. His wife's parents are Mr/Mrs. Thomas Colligan.FAM: Swanson, C.J. (Mrs): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Spent more than two weeks in caring for her very sick sister in Boyd Co.GEOG: Buhrman, Fritz: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Moving to Wausa to help w/erection of buildings on Henry Neumann's farm. He will occupy it for the next five years.GEOG: Swanberg, Amanda (Miss) and Alvin: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for Wahoo to resume studies in Luther Academy.FAM: Baugh, L. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned to their home in Arkansas City, KS, after spending a month w/their children and grandchildren here. Health much improved. Ed. A. Baugh lives here. (Presume it is their son)GEOG: Ditmar, Julius: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Left to enter law class at the State University.GEOG: Jensen, Hans: Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Used to live in Oakland as druggist. Now in Des Moines, IA.FAM: Thomas, Nellie and Lulu (Misses): Feb 7, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Invited girl friends to their home for a carpet rag bee contest.FAM: Sellers, Keneth, Louis and Walter: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
3 new students at school.GEOG: Hulberg, Ernest: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
In Second Primary school, moved to Lyons.FAM: Clark, J.A. (Sheriff): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Sundayed with his mother here.FAM: Warrick, Gus: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Visiting his friends and relatives here. He's from Blair.FAM: Hickman, T.C.: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Mr. Purce of Lyons sundayed here w/his brother-in-law T.C. Hickman.GEOG: Ireland, Roy: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Was workign in Stanton this winter, returned to Craig.FAM: Struthers, Florence (Miss): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Returned to Omaha after visiting her parents here.FAM: Titus, (Mrs.): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Got telegram that her dau. Mrs. D.C. Flanagan of Cairo, Ill. was very sick. Left for there.FAM: Freeman, John and Jess: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
At a party here.FAM: Frost, Matts (Mr/Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Made a trip to Fremont last week.GEOG: Olson, Martin: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Will move to Emerson in the near future.FAM: Larson, Andrew (Mr/Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Went up to Lyons to visit their sons.M: Erickson, Charley: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Bride - Francis Olson (Miss). Went to Fremont on Feb 5 to be married.M: Olson, Francis (Miss): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Groom - Charley Erickson. Went to Fremont on Feb 5 to be married.D: Erickson, Ambrose (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Died 10 Feb 1896 at age of 60y, 4m, 26d. She leaves 4 grown sons.FAM: Kohler, William: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Westrand
Two of his little girls have been very sick, but are better now.FAM: Westrand, (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Westrand
Willie Stenberg of Wausa, Neb. have been visiting his sister Mrs. Westrand.FAM: Johnson, J.M.: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Westrand
Peter Johnson, hsi brother, has been visiting him from Wausa.FAM: Kohler, Herman (Mr/Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Westrand
Entertained at J.M. Johnson's home.FAM: Griffin, Charles T.: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
In town to attend funeral of Mrs. Earl V. Griffin.FAM: Fried, V.L. (Mr): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Brother Salomon Fried is down from Boyd Co. for a visit w/his brother V.L. and other relatives and friends.FAM: Webster, (Rev./Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Mrs. W. and son accompanied Rev. for revival meetings. From Lyons.B: McCourt, John (Infant, F): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Born Wednesday.FAM: Griffin, F.J. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Came over to be present at funeral of Mrs. E.V. Griffin. Also to help others like their brother.FAM: Uehling, Otto (Mr/Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
He's sick, she's visiting in Missouri.FAM: Heggert, H. (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Received word that her brother, George Grothe of Avoca, Iowa has died. She and son Rudalph started for there for funeral. Met her brother John Grothe at Craig in the process.FAM: Griffin, E.A.: Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
He and his son Gilbert headed to Omaha for tear duct blockage in Gilbert.D: Blue, (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 1: c 6: Silver Creek
Died Tue. due to injuries in runaway horse/buggy while back. Older than 60 yrs.old, having numerious relatives living in the eastern part of the county and are prominent in their locality.GEOG: Palmer, Chas.: Feb 14, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
Used to be well known business man in city of Enterprise. before moving to Oakland.GEOG: Clements, W.H.: Feb 14, 1896: p 4: c 4: Lyons
Received telegram saying his brother in law, T.D. Keith is dead. Used to live in Lyons. Now in South Pasadena, CA.FAM: Essen, H. Von: Feb 14, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
Prominent Burt Co. farmer. Visited brother-in-law is John Moseman. Both went to visit John's brother in Emerson.FAM: Wallerstedt, Frank: Feb 14, 1896: p 4: c 4: Tekamah
Will not move his family to Omaha. Frank will be away most of the time.GEOG: Young, John: Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Headed back to Idaho to resume his position.FAM: Uehling, Fred: Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by Martin Uehling (his brother) of Pender.FAM: Swanson, M. (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went to Omaha to visit her dau. Mrs. Emanuel Johnson.FAM: Bassman, W.H. (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/baby, went to Pender on visit.FAM: Lundstrom, Swan (Mr/Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Held party in honor of Miss Hulda Samuelson.FAM: Harrington, B.S. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Card playing in their home.FAM: Cord, C.E. (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/dau. Mamie, visited friends in this city.FAM: Evans, Robert (Jr): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visited relatives here, returning to Bancroft.GEOG: Sudenberg, Albert: Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to live here, now in Omaha.FAM: Warnick, C.A.: Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Blair
Visited relatives at Craig.GEOG: Heyle, W.F.: Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to live here, now living in Omaha. Prior, current employers mentioned.FAM: Engdahl, C.F.: Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Taking vacation to Galesburg and other points in Illinois to visit relatives and friends.FAM: Ira Thomas (editor): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Miss Lillie Thomas visited from Omaha at Ira's family.GEOG: Mann, J.D.: Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to live here, now in Lyons.GEOG: Vallbrecht: Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Moving from New Hampton, Iowa to Oakland. He rented his father's farm, seven miles northeast of Oakland.FAM: Kerl, M.T. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Little dau. was very sick, unsure of recovery, but now in good health. Mother was called by telegram while visiting in Missouri to see her relatives.B: Johnson, Krnute (Infant, F): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Baby girl b. Wednesday.FAM: Anderson, C.H. (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/child, passengers on train.FAM: Young, L.L. (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Visiting her relatives in Bancroft.OBIT: Griffin, Eva V. (Mrs): Feb 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
d. Feb 12, 1896, 6pm. wife of Earl V. Griffin. b. 3 Sep. 1871 in Oakland. m. 21 Sep. 1897. Left 2 boys, ages 5 & 16 mos. She was only dau. of Mr/Mrs. James Askwig. Only one child left of theirs, E.J. Askwig.CRIME: Wicksky, Gus: Feb 14, 1896: p 6: c 2: Fullerton
Charged w/intent to rape a young girl, he broke out of jail there.CRIME: Milledge, Peter: Feb 14, 1896: p 6: c 2: Fromont
Charged w/grand larceny by stealing hogs.D-SUICIDE: Lemburg, Julius: Feb 14, 1896: p 6: c 2: Emerson
Hung himself. Lungred 7 miles NW of Emerson.CRIME: Warren, Charles: Feb 14, 1896: p 6: c 2: Pender
Charged w/holding up Alfred Henne of Pender, w/Douglas Woods.FAM: Payne, Dick: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Youngest child of Dick is very sick with lung fever.FAM: Adam, John: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Two of John's kids have been sick this week.FAM: Blackburn, Jim (Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/dau. Grace, visited in Tekamah.FAM: Latty, J.P. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Visiting from Tekamah.B: Shutt, E.B. (Infant, F): Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Little girl born Sat.FAM: Johnston, (Dr.): Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Frank Johnston of Leadsville, Colo. visiting his brother here.FAM: Olson, Hans (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Visiting here from Craig.GEOG: Anderson, Nels: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Oakland
Selling his farm, he intends to go to Sweden in the near future.GEOG: Linn, Chas.: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Oakland
Visiting from Hoskins, Wayne Co. for a few days. Used to live here.FAM: Anderson, Charles G.: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Oakland
Visited his brother-in-law in Swaburg.B: Olson, Martin (Infant, F): Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Oakland
Girl b. Feb 10, 1896.FAM: Eagleton, John (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
visited Oakland last week.FAM: Crabb, Jack: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Returned from a few weeks visit to relatives and friends in the state of Indiana.M: Bowland, William W.: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Bride - Irma M. Peterson. Both from Tekamah, married Feb. 12.M: Peterson, Irma M.: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Groom - William W. Bowland. Both from Tekamah, married Feb. 12.GEOG: Laughlin, John: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left for Denver last week to live. Gold fever struck again.GEOG: Johnson, Chas.: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 5: Thurston
Previously lived in Oakland. Now living in Pender.CRIME: Collins, Len: Feb 21, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Jailed burglery suspect escaped jail, recaptured. Partner, John Neelay was caught a few weeks ago. This happened in Cherry Co.B: Hammarlun, O. (Infant, M): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Born Feb 15.FAM: Palmquist, F.J.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Children of F.J. have been sick w/chicken pox.GEOG: Backus, St. John: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for Denver to work as accountant.FAM: Anderson, Chas. (Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned w/children from visit w/friends in Council Bluffs.FAM: Askwig, A.E.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from visiting his brother at Elkhorn.FAM: Erickson, Wm.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Son-in-law, Rev. Sorlin, of Chicago, spent some time here.GEOG: Douglas, John E.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Former Oakland citizen, now in Madison, Neb.FAM: Jolliff, B.C.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
B.C., of Lyons, and his brother Will from Des Moines, IA are here in town on business for B.C.FAM: Beckman, Will: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Will practice auctioneering, like his father.GEOG: Hanson, John: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Burt Co.
w/Olof Erickson went to Moline, Ill. to seek jobs in machine shops there.FAM: Hammarstrom, Alex (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Both sick from lagrippe.D: Larson, Olie (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Child of Mr/Mrs. Larson age 2 months, died Wednesday due to lagrippe.B: Hanson, M.Peter. (Infant, F): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Born last monday.FAM: Askwig, A.E. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Elkhorn
From Elkhorn, mentions their attendance at Griffin funeral.FAM: McCourt, John (Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Mrs. John Eaggleton, of Decatur, is visiting her dau.FAM: Fried, Ellen (Miss): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Down from Pender to visit relatives.FAM: Harrington, W. (Hon. - Judge): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/dau. Miss Irma, and Miss Rose Harrington, his sister, from Tekamah to attend the Griffin funeral.FAM: Young, Andrew Sr.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Dau., Mrs. Adda Slesher of Valley Falls, KS arrived to help Andrew recover from illness.FAM: McCourt, John: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Joseph Gates of Lyons, was a visitor at John's to see the youngest member of the family. Mrs. Gates is a sister of Mrs. McCourt.FAM: Roger, A.C.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visiting from Lyons before going to Galena, KS where he is engaged in lead mining w/his son Charlie.GEOG: Withers, A.T. (Dr.-Dentist): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Former dentist here, now in Omaha. Up to visit w/his brother-in-law's family, T.P. Shipman.GEOG: Melquist, Andrew: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Farm 9 mi. S. of Oakland. Will leave in a short time for Idaho.FAM: Hanson, H.G.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Bought Melquist farm 9 mi. S. of Oakland. Will give farm to his son, Jesse.B: Condron, Harry (Infant, F): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Born on Feb. 19.FAM: Askwig, Peter (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From Bancroft, were in Oakland last week.FAM: Peterson, C.A. (Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Called to Blair due to death of a little child of her sister.FAM: Driscoll, John (Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/son Leon, visiting from Craig to M.E. church.FAM: Osaacson, J.M.(Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
visited from Mr/Mrs. Nelson of Minnesota.FAM: Lund, August: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned from Omaha, will have charge of the pop factory this summer while his father makes money from the farm he has leased.FAM: Shackleford, (editor & Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited Omaha, fell sick, returned later. Bought furniture for Mrs. Shackleford.FAM: Harrington, B.S. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Madams J.C. Smith, Dr. Simon and J.A. McLaughlin came up from Craig to visit and attend M.E. church revival.FAM: Hanson, J.H. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Hosted a party run by Miss Minnie Palmquist to her students.FAM: Wells, A.E. (Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/2 children, went to visit w/Mrs. Florence Wells in Oakland, CA for several weeks. She will return with her dau. Mary who has been visiting her aunt there all winter.GEOG: Kerr, V.C.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Craig
Will leave Craig this spring to go to Idaho to live.FAM: Griffin, D.C. (Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/son Frank, drove over from Decatur, returning the same day.FAM: Heggert, Rudolph: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/Mrs. H. Hegert, returned from the funeral of Mr. Grothe at Avoca, IA last Sat.FAM: Ellis, Frank (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Craig
There will be a marriage at their home next Sunday, no names yet.FAM: Griffin, E.A. (Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
(Maybe F.A, scratch on film). Will go to Omaha for a few days to be with her sister who lives there. Also take care of little Gilbert, whose eye is being treated.BD: Carlsteen, J.A. (Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Birthday last Sat. No age mentioned.FAM: Peterson, Oscar: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Two daughters up from Tekamah. One, Miss Hilma, told him she was moving to Reno, Nevada for a good job.GEOG: Peterson, Hilma (Miss): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
From Tekamah. She is moving to Reno, Nevada for a good job. Dau. of Oscar Peterson of Oakland.GEOG: Millard, H.H. (Rev.): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Used to live here. Unknown location now. Mentions he's on his way home from Omaha.M: Erickson, Charles A.: Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 6: Craig
Bride - Miss Anna Grothe. Marr. Wed. Feb 19, 1896. Bride is oldest dau. of Mr/Mrs. John Grothe. Groom is son of Mr/Mrs Erick Erickson, who reside 3 mi. N. of Oakland. Will live on farm near Mr. Grothe's near Craig.M: Grothe, Anna (Miss): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 6: Craig
Groom Charles A. Erickson. Marr. Wed. Feb 19, 1896. Bride is oldest dau. of Mr/Mrs. John Grothe. Groom is son of Mr/Mrs Erick Erickson, who reside 3 mi. N. of Oakland. Will live on farm near Mr. Grothe's near Craig.FAM: Askwig, James (Mr/Mrs): Feb 21, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Card of thanks w/regards to "our daughter and sister Mrs. E.V. Griffin" (who died). Also signed by Mr/Mrs. E.J. Askwig.FAM: Ireland, Geo. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Went to Fontenel Wed.FAM: Singhaus, Frank: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Is visiting his parents in Craig.FAM: Mennels, Ed (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
From California, visiting relatives here.FAM: Ott, C.K. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
C.K. and wife, of the Burt Co. Herald, Sunday'ed in Craig.FAM: Wilson, John: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
John and son, of Tekamah, dined in Craig.FAM: Henneman, Herman: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
One of Herman's boys has been very sick w/lung fever.FAM: Johnston, Frank (Rev & Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Visiting Craig, left for home in Leadsville, Colo.D: Hayne, Dick (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
11 month old child died last Sunday morning.FAM: Pounds, Mammie: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
Mammie and her brother entered school Monday.FAM: Leaming, Will: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
Visited schools w/sister Miss Phoebe Leaming.FAM: Eagleton, Jno. (Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
Had been visiting dau. in Oakland.FAM: Olson, Matts: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
w/son Erick, started overland to carroll, Wayne Co.FAM: Anderson, C.H.: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
C.H. & family of Oakland, payed their respects to A. Wedergren's last Sun.FAM: Morrell, Oliver (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Shaking hands w/many friends in Swaburg.FAM: Johnson, Carrie (Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Mother of Joe and Eph, was under the weather with the grip.FAM: Mattson, Andrew: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
From Carroll, Wayne Co., had been visiting old friends and relatives here.D: Gardner, Chas (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
12 day old son of Mr/Mrs Chas. Gardner died on Feb 22.FAM: Anderson, Augusta and Minnie: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
Both students had to leave intermediate school.FAM: Thomas, G. (Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Started for Calif, via Omaha, where she met relatives from the east who went w/her. Mrs. W.B. Thomas accompanied her to Omaha.FAM: Everett, B.W.: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
w/family, will soon move to the Frank Senter farm this side of Bancroft. Now owned by Mr. Everett.FAM: Miller, J.B.: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
w/family, moved into the McElhinney home which he just purchased.GEOG: Beck, C.F.: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Expects to move his family to this city as soon as he can find a home.GEOG: Barlow, C.P.: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Moved his goods back to Craig where he has a nice residence. Mrs. Barlow came on from Chicago and is now residing there.GEOG: Frink, John: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Pender
Had been living on reservation. Asked to leave by bank. He loaded entire house and outbuilding and moved all to Pender.FAM: Nelson, Pete: Feb 28, 1896: p 1: c 6: Argo
Dau. Miss Nelson and Miss Thurstensen suffered injuries after horse spooked, dumping them on the ground.FAM: Stauffer, C.J.: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited his brother Sam at Tekamah.FAM: Renard, F.: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Chas. Cook, of Blair visited hsi father-in-law, F. Renard, here.FAM: Nelson, Gertrude (Miss): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to Omaha after a 2 week visit at home.FAM: Bartells, Henry: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Moved his family to Hubbard.FAM: Thomas, Frank: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Miss Thomas, dau. of Frank, came up from Omaha for the Strelo wedding.FAM: Servine, Albert (Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Has ben visiting her sister, Mrs. Nelson. Returned home to Bancroft.FAM: Hammarstrom, Alex (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
They, and Mrs. Hammerstrom's mother are quite ill with lagrip.D: Young, Andrew Sr.: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Dr. Simon in town Monday, but patient died before seeing him.FAM: Askwig, Ed. J.: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went to Douglas Co. to haul a load of farm gear up for his cousin Cyrus Askwig, who will farm the Chas. Beckman farm next year.FAM: Young, Andrew Sr.: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Dwight Young, youngest son of Andrew, came in from Cripple Creek, Colo. for funeral of his father. Dwight works in an assay office.M: Schlyting, Anna (Miss): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Groom - Joe Lourenze. At German Lutheran church on last Monday at 11 AM. Rev Knhnert officiating. Reception at home of Mr/Mrs. Wm. Strelo. Moving to farm in Beemer.M: Lourenze, Joe: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Bride - Miss Anna Schlyting. At German Lutheran church on last Monday at 11 AM. Rev Knhnert officiating. Reception at home of Mr/Mrs. Wm. Strelo. Moving to farm in Beemer.FAM: Evans, Robert Jr.: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Robert, of Bancroft, visited his parents here.FAM: Moseman, John: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Down from Thurston to visit w/relatives, do business.FAM: Young, Cora (Miss): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Teacher in the Scribner school, called home Friday on account of her father's serious illness.GEOG: Halberg, John: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to live in Oakland, now in Pender.FAM: Miller, Emma (Miss): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Denver, and her brother DeWight Young, of Cripple Creek, Colo. arrived Tuesday, being called to the bedside of their father.FAM: Yeaton, Ivey and Floy (Misses): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/Miss Edythe Everett, accompanied by Chas. Yeaton, drove down from Lyons, attending church here.MED: Tarr, Dan: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
In custody of Sheriff J.A. Clark and County Clerk A.M. Anderson, on way to Norfolk asylum.FAM: Erwin, L.B.: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Down from Pender, spent Sunday at home. Will consider moving his family to the Thurston Co. capitol next month due to job he has there.GEOG: Johnson, Victor: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Former resident, now in Pender. Had accident with team of horses, throwing him into barbed wire fence.FAM: Lingwood, Gertrude (Miss): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited w/relatives in Tekamah.GEOG: Hanson, Peter: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Lived in the SW part of town, moved to Fremont Tue.GEOG: Bloomberg, Lars: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned from Coleridge, where he has been employed in a shoe shop.FAM: Bruner, (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
In from West Point for the Andrew Young Sr. funeral.GEOG: Jessen, Julius: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Craig
Has been attending the Omaha Dental College. Graduated last week.FAM: Hopkins, Ethel and Rathel (Misses): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned from Tekamah visit to see Miss McMullin, a former Oakland teacher.FAM: VonEssen, Henry: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Came over from West Point to visit his son Herman, and both visited Tekamah to do business.BD: Seaburg, N. (Mrs.): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
39th birthday celebrated last Thu evening at her home on Thayer street.M: Langford, Gertrude (Miss): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Craig
Groom - Wilson Broadstone. Married at home of Mr/Mrs. Ellis near Craig on Sunday, Feb. 23, 1896, at 2 pm. Rev. Geo. Ritchie, of Christian church, officiating.M: Broadstone, Wilson: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Craig
Bride - Miss Gertrude Langford. Married at home of Mr/Mrs. Ellis near Craig on Sunday, Feb. 23, 1896, at 2 pm. Rev. Geo. Ritchie, of Christian church, officiating.FAM: Rector, T.D. (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Craig
Gave a gift to newly married Langford-Broadstone couple.FAM: Ellis, Pearly (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Craig
Gave a gift to newly married Langford-Broadstone couple.FAM: Rector, Jim (Mr/Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Craig
Gave a gift to newly married Langford-Broadstone couple.FAM: Gleason, James: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Down from Bancroft to see his parents here.FAM: Samuelson, Alfred (Mrs): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/little dau. left for a few days visit with friends at Craig.FAM: Drahos, (Mr): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family and Attorney Elliott, of West Point, attended Andrew Young Sr. funeral on Wednesday.GEOG: Johnson, Oake: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
He and two brothers returned from a two months' visit to their old home in Sweden.M: Wallbring, Fred: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Bride - Miss Alvina Strelo. Marr. at German Lutheran Church, 6 mi. NE of Oakland on Wed. Feb 26, 1896, 11 AM. by Rev. Kuhnert. Reception at home of Mr. Chas. Strelo. (Alvina is his oldest dau.) (more)M: Strelo, Alvina (Miss): Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Groom - Fred Wallbring. Marr. at German Lutheran Church, 6 mi. NE of Oakland on Wed. Feb 26, 1896, 11 AM. by Rev. Kuhnert. Reception at home of Mr. Chas. Strelo. (Alvina is his oldest dau.) (more)OBIT: Young, Andrew Sr.: Feb 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
D. Feb 24, 1896, age 67y, 9m. Born in Darmstadt, Germany in May 1828. Marr. Columbus, OH in 1855. Came to Burt Co. 1856. Left widow, 8 children (4 sons, 4 dau.) Funeral held Wed. at Grace church. (more)D: Rork, David: Feb 28, 1896: p 8: c 4: Burt Co.
Notice of final settlement for David, deceased. Hearing on Mar 10, 1896.GEOG: Hultman, (Mr): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 2: Westrand
Moved to Wausa.GEOG: Strom, Fred: Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 2: Westrand
Moved from J. Peterson farm to his fathers, then will move to Minnesota.FAM: Kern, Elsie (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
From Blenco, visiting relatives here.FAM: Ward, Jud. (Mr): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
From near Pender, visiting friends and relatives last week here.FAM: Carter, Frank (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
w/dau. Louie, were visiting friends and rleatives near Pender.FAM: Hill, Myrtle and Earl: Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
Visited some school rooms last week.FAM: Hegert, Frances and Florence: Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
Absent from school part of week.FAM: Johnson, E. (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
w/Miss Mary Johnson, both of Omaha, taking in the sights at the school last week.FAM: Ford, Cyrus and Archie: Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
Quit school, due to moving to a farm, and will help w/farm chores.D: Hansen, Walter: Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
The 2 1/2 yr old boy of Walter Hansen's died Monday morning of dropsy of the brain.B: Mann, Ari (Infant, M): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
New boy arrived Thurday.FAM: Adams, Hub (Mr/Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
drove down to Tekamah w/Miss Carrie Larson.FAM: Smith, J.C. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Entertained friends at luncheon.GEOG: Sackett, Wilber (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Will head for Missouri about mid month.FAM: Dean, Lon: Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Considerable sickness in Lon Dean's family this week.B: Orr, C.W. (Infant, M): Mar 6, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Born last Sat. on Feb. 29. Another 8 years before his birthday comes again.D-SUICIDE: Williams, Charles (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 3: c 4: Webster City
Died Sunday, took strychnine. Poor health is said to be the cause.FAM: Askwig, Peter: Mar 6, 1896: p 4: c 2: Bancroft
Earl Griffin of Oakland visiting Peter and family here, south of town.GEOG: Knollin, Kate (Miss): Mar 6, 1896: p 4: c 2: Lyons
Teaching in Oakland.GEOG: Rice, Dan: Mar 6, 1896: p 4: c 2: Decatur
Used to live in Oakland in 1880. Long story about his cutting his foot open while chopping wood.GEOG: Lundgren, John: Mar 6, 1896: p 4: c 3: Oakland
Card of thanks to people for helping him pack. No destination mentioned in card. Further down column, article about his retiring from Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Moving to Idaho.BIO: Young, Andrew Sr.: Mar 6, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
Followup on Andrew's life, beyond obit from last week. Very long & detailed! b. Undenheim, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, 7 May 1826. Immigrated in 1849. m. Edvinna Brand of Columbus, OH. 25 Jun 1854. 10 kids, 2 died.FAM: Rock, Ed. (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited w/her parents in Lyons. Possible that neither she nor her parents live in Lyons, as worded in article.FAM: Thomas, Bertha (Miss): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from visiting Omaha relatives.GEOG: Anderson, Andrew: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Had been in Minnesota for some time, returned to Oakland last week. (Unknown length of time)GEOG: Leseman, Herman: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Will move to Hooper later this spring.GEOG: Bassman, W.H.: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Has been admitted to practice in the Interior Dept., Washington, D.C., as an attorney. (Unknown when he moved there.)FAM: Tunberg, H. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Infant child of H. Tunberg has been quite sick the past week, but now much improved.GEOG: Larson, Hilda (Miss): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Had been maing her home w/her sister in Omaha for some time. Returned home.FAM: Johnson, Emanuel (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/Miss Marie Johnson, came up on train to visit w/friends and relatives a short time.GEOG: Palmquist, Andrew (Mr/Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Moved into the Dr. Clark residence. Welcoming Mrs. Palmquist and her esteemed family to the city.GEOG: Anderson, Chas. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Will move to Wausa soon.BD: Tranberg, John: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
No birthday announcement, but business plug. Mentions age at 65 yrs. old.GEOG: Eckerman, Peter: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Sold 70 acre farm 4 mi. NE of Oakland. Will make trip to Germany, and may make that his permanent home.FAM: Gibbs, Henry: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Son of supervisor Gibbs of Craig, made Oakland a visit.FAM: Bassman, Wm. (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Mrs. John Lindley, of Pender, visited w/her sister Mrs. Wm. Bassman.FAM: Hyle, Frank (Mr/Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visiting from Omaha, they were the guests of Mr/Mrs W.I. Conn.GEOG: Oak, Gusta (Miss): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Now living in Omaha, she game up to visit her parents Mr/Mrs John Oak.FAM: Johnson, Herman: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Son of our baker, M.W. Johnson, left for Omaha to spend about two months w/an uncle.GEOG: Samson, Oscar: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
He and family have moved to the city. No "from" location. Possibly a farm farther out of town?GEOG: Melquist, John: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Moving to Idaho Falls w/his family. They are old and respected residents for many years.GEOG: Lundgren, John: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/his family, left for new home near Idaho Falls, Idaho. Was prosperous farmer.GEOG: Sward, V.C.: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Now attending Omaha Medical College. Will buy practice of Dr. Swensen soon. Dr. Swensen will likely be moving to his native land, Norway in April. (from col. 4, Dr. S. Svenson)M: Eagleton, Laura (Miss): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Decatur
Groom - Edward Bohn. Says she's well known in Oakland. Her parents' home is in Decatur. He's a mechanic from Ft. Dodge, IA, where they will live.M: Bohn, Edward: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Decatur
Bride - Miss Laura Eagleton. Says she's well known in Oakland. Her parents' home is in Decatur. He's a mechanic from Ft. Dodge, IA, where they will live.GEOG: Young, P.A.: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Considers moving to Omaha if he can find good work.GEOG: Wangberg, Claus: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Moved w/family to Wausa, to engage in farming.GEOG: Nelson, Frank (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/her mother, left to make Concord their home.GEOG: Sackett, Wilbur: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Craig
Sold farm east of Craig, selling his personal property to go south.GEOG: Beckman, Fritz: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Moved his family to Knox Co., where they will live for five years to come on a farm belonging to Henry Neumann.GEOG: Svenson, S. (Dr.): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Says he's leaving. See col 3. Likely moving to Norway (Spelling there is Dr. Swensen).GEOG: Dean, L.C.: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Sold farm, and he will live near Tekamah.M: Anderson, Hellen: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Groom - Edward Anderson. m. 4 Feb 1896. She's dau. of Mr/Mrs. Andrew Anderson (seven miles SW of Oakland). Married by Rev. Seaberg before relatives and a few friends. Edward's from Wakefield.M: Anderson, Edward: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Bride - Hellen Anderson. m. 4 Feb 1896. She's dau. of Mr/Mrs. Andrew Anderson (seven miles SW of Oakland). Married by Rev. Seaberg before relatives and a few friends. Edward's from Wakefield.GEOG: VanCleve, W.H.: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Received letter from Ringling Bros. to report for duty at Chicago on April 1.FAM: Anderson, Nellie and Emily (Misses): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Returned to Omaha after attending wedding of their cousin Miss Nellie Nelson, on the west side.FAM: Whitcomb, William and Waldo (Messrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 5: Pender
Have been in Oakland buying stock from C.O. Jonas. They may move to Oakland.ANNIV: Farley, O.A. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Married 37 years.BD: Osborn, Mattie (Miss): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Her birthday on Wednesday of last week. Her parents surprised her. Her father's birthday was the next day, but he caught on to her surprise.FAM: Morrell, Addie (Miss): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Teacher of this county, adn at one time deputy county clerk for her father.M: Nelson, Nellie (Miss): Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Groom - Chas. Anderson. m. 4 Mar. 1896 by Rev. Johanson at farm home of Mr/Mrs Olof Nelson, about 3 mi. W of Oakland. He's oldest son of Peter Anderson (4 mi. W of Oakland).M: Anderson, Chas.: Mar 6, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Bride - Miss Nellie Nelson. m. 4 Mar. 1896 by Rev. Johanson at farm home of Mr/Mrs Olof Nelson, about 3 mi. W of Oakland. He's oldest son of Peter Anderson (4 mi. W of Oakland).D: Pates, Clara: Mar 6, 1896: p 6: c 3: Wakefield
Clara is 16 yr. old sister of Mrs. Charles Thompson. Charles butchered hog, which was partially eaten uncooked. She died of Trichinosis. Rest of family recovering.CRIME: Aldrich, W.E.: Mar 6, 1896: p 6: c 3: Gosper Co.
Embezzled, destruction of evidence. Missing. Ex-county trasurer of Gosper Co.CRIME: Jennings, John D.: Mar 6, 1896: p 6: c 3: Hanbine
Solicitor of New York Life Insurance Co. Charged w/embezzling $382. Bound over to district court.CRIME: Koch, Frank: Mar 6, 1896: p 6: c 3: Columbus
Skipped bail ($1500) on assaulting two little girls. Left the country.CRIME: Layton, Joseph: Mar 6, 1896: p 6: c 3: Fremont
Stealing chickens.D: Elholz, Caroline (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 6: c 3: West Point
Bequeathed $800 legacy to German Lutheran Orphan's home.CRIME: Gingen, George: Mar 6, 1896: p 6: c 3: York
w/William Wineger, both held for stealing chickens, guilty, fined $25 + costs, each.CRIME: Musfelt, Albert: Mar 6, 1896: p 6: c 3: Stanton Co.
w/William Hazard, both get 1 year in the pen for stealing hogs.FAM: Frost, Mats (Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 8: c 5: Swaburg
Visited by her mother, Mrs. A. Erickson, of Lyons.FAM: Anderson, Maud: Mar 6, 1896: p 8: c 5: Swaburg
Accompanied Mats Anderson, to Lyons.GEOG: Anderson, John: Mar 6, 1896: p 8: c 5: Swaburg
Of Bega, Stanton Co. Says he "was among us a short time ago is now with us again." Unknown if he moved from Swaburg in the past or prior visitor. Says it looks "as if he had forgot something".FAM: Erickson, E.G. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 6, 1896: p 8: c 5: Swaburg
He took his wife to Omaha to have several tumors removed.FAM: Anderson, F.O.: Mar 6, 1896: p 8: c 5: Swaburg
Tricked community into believing that Anna Feer was Mrs. Anderson. Apparently it's not true.GEOG: Erickson, E.G.: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 2: Swaburg
Says that if all signs don't fail, he'll be at Cripple Creek by April 1st. Just sold his goods.FAM: Olson, Mats (Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 2: Swaburg
Went up to Bertha to spend a week w/her son Andrew Jacobs.FAM: Anderson, John A. & Charles: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Brothers, they came from Oakland to visit. Their uncle came too.FAM: Whitehorn, L.L.: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Teacher in district 49, closed school for a week and is now visiting Mrs. Whitehorn in Rochester, Boyd Co.GEOG: Erickson, Ambrose: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Will travel to Begs, Stanton Co. and stay there if he can find work.FAM: Johnson, Ephram: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Youngest son is sick, being attended by Dr. Zellers of Hooper.GEOG: Zellers, (Dr.): Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Hooper
Not only Dr., but also telegraph operator. Worked as train dispatcher on one of the Ohio Roads. (unsure if he was in Ohio - included just in case)FAM: Johnston, (Dr.): Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
His baby is quite sick.FAM: Nelson, Louise (Miss): Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
From Tekamah, Sundayed w/her parents here.FAM: Craig, Wm.: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Went down to Lincoln to get acquainted w/his family.FAM: Larson, (Misses): Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Miss Marie Kuncle of Alder Grove visiting them here.FAM: Pompelly, Hattie: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Headed for herhome at Atlanta, Ill., to visit her parents.FAM: Wilcox, Earl (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
From Scotia, Neb., visiting at the home of his father near town.FAM: Gibbs, E.B (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Ralph Edgerton visiting them, returning to his home at Woodbine, IA.GEOG: Tracy, John: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
An old Craig boy, passed through on way to visit parents at Florence. John is a fireman on the M&O road.GEOG: Sackett, Wilbur: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Sold everything, heading for Missouri mid month.BD: Gates, Henry: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
20th birthday last Friday.FAM: Larson, Lillie and Laura (Misses): Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Attended 20th birthday party of Henry Gates.FAM: Martin, Art and Everett: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Attended 20th birthday party of Henry Gates.FAM: Donaldson, DeSoto and DeWitt: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Attended 20th birthday party of Henry Gates.FAM: Kline, J.C.W.: Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 5: Blair
From Oakland, visiting his mother.FAM: Askwig, Peter (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 1: c 6: Bancroft
Hosted party at their home 5 mi. SW of Bancroft.FAM: Peden, A.B.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/son, passengers to Omaha.FAM: Hyle, Lulu (Miss): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Was a passenger to Wakefield where she visits her brother.FAM: Linstrom, Anna: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to her home in Pender after visiting her aunt, Mrs. Hammarstrom here.FAM: Wallerstedt, F.A.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/family, came up from Tekamah to visit w/relatives.GEOG: Anderson, Edward: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/wife, left for Wakefield, where they will live.FAM: Oak, Gusta (Miss): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to her home at Omaha after visiting relatives here.FAM: Johnson, Emanuel (Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to her home at Omaha after visiting relatives here.FAM: Gates, Joe (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting from Lyons, at the home of Mr/Mrs. John McCourt.FAM: Neumann, Fred (Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Pender, spent Sunday w/relatives here and left Monday for a visit w/friends in Wymore.GEOG: Shepardson, Luther: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left job in newspaper office, and headed home at Pender to stay for a short while w/his parents.FAM: Ordway, (Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From LaCrosse, Wis., is visiting her sister Mrs. B.S. Harrington this week.B: Samson, C.E. (Infant, M): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Crofton
9 lb boy born Mar 7.GEOG: Nelson, Tilda: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Dau. of Mrs. Olson, was passenger for Omaha, where she will reside in the future.FAM: Wallerstedt, Joe: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/"Tony" Johanson, tended Ed. A. Wallerstedt's store during his absence in Omaha.FAM: Larson, Mary (Miss): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Returned to Omaha after visiting her parents near here for the last two weeks.FAM: Rector, Thos. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/dau. Mrs. Lawson and children, all from Craig, visited w/friends in this city.FAM: Oak, Eugenie and Lydia (Misses): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Dau's of Henry Oak, left to visit friends/relatives in Red Oak, IA.GEOG: Svenson, S. (Dr.): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Asking customers to settle before leaving in near future.GEOG: Lindell, Frank E.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Burt Co.
Lived in this county for several years,, left for his native land, Sweden. He will farm near Arset, Sweden.GEOG: Swanson, Willie: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Worked at the creamery for some time, left for Omaha to work for Engdahl & Wallerstedt in their restaurant.FAM: Hammarstrom, Alex (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Nearly over their severe attack of Lagrippe.GEOG: Rodman, C.P.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Past resident and editor of Oakland, now editor of Blair Courier. Took civil service exam for IRS work.D: Norquist, John: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
His remains came from Pender, accompanied by Andrew Okeson. Remains showed up Wednesday.FAM: Oak, Charles and Helen (Mesdames): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned to their home at Concord, after visiting their parents and other relatives here.FAM: Griffin, B.F.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Up from Tekmah to help w/his brother's jewelry store auction.MED: Nelson, L.P.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 4: Burt Co.
Taken before board of insanity at Tekamah and committed to asylum at Norfolk. Claims to have land and property in Dawes Co.D: Norquist, John: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
d. Mar 8, 1896 of lung fever at his home near Pender. Age 43. Former resident of this county, near Argo. Remains brought down Wed. Funeral at Mission church near Argo Thu. Buried at the Anderson cemetery.FAM: Lindell, Fred: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Visiting his sister Mrs. L.E. Wallerstedt here.B: Bengson, A. (Infant, F): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Born Mar. 10.GEOG: Samson, Oscar: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Is not able to move to town, due to renter not able to rent his farm.BD: Askwig, E.J. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Atended birthday party at home of their uncle Pete Askwig, 5 mi. SW of Bancroft.GEOG: Danielson, Emil: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Has been attending school at Minneapolis. Returned home for summer to help on family farm.M: Froberg, Alma: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Groom - Jesse Hanson. Married last Fri. evening. She's dau. of Mr. Froberg, but for last 12-13 yrs., has made her home w/Mr/Mrs. P.J. Smith. He's oldest son of H.J. Hanson, wealthy Cuming Co. farmer. (Lots more)M: Hanson, Jesse: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Bride - Alma Froberg. Married last Fri. evening. She's dau. of Mr. Froberg, but for last 12-13 yrs., has made her home w/Mr/Mrs. P.J. Smith. He's oldest son of H.J. Hanson, wealthy Cuming Co. farmer. (Lots more)FAM: Nelson, Peter: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Sundell, (Mr): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Peterson, (Rev. & Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Hedlund, (Rev. & Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Nelson, Mons (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Samson, O. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Bolin, W: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Snygg, J. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Gustafson, A (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Johnson, Peter (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Anderson, Peter: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Johnson, Claus: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Snygg, Chas. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Snygg, Ed. & Mrs. N.P. Snygg: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Johnson, Chas.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Landholm, Hellen and Ada: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Nilson, J. and E.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Hansen, H.J. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Smith, P.J. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Lund, P.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Johnson, Claus: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, gifts for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Froberg, N.P.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
brought gift for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Froberg, Chas.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
brought gift for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Froberg, Hilda: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
brought gift for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Hansen,Mart, Annie, Christine,Ned,Harry and Laura: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
brought gift for Hanson/Froberg wedding.FAM: Smith, Andrew, Gilbert and Axel: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
brought gift for Hanson/Froberg wedding.GEOG: Servine, Alma: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Leaving for Tekamah to make her home w/the family of Warren Conkling.FAM: Smith, P.J.: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Notice that "I will not be responsible for any bill that may be contracted by Axel Froberg, but known as Axel Smith." (unknown if family relationship or mistaken identity)GEOG: Osberg, John: Mar 13, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Auction of his property, w/goods listed. Moving away.D-SUICIDE: Luchsinger, Fred: Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Humphrey
Well-to-do farmer committed suicid by taking strychnine.FAM: Polik, Matt: Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Niobrara
Ran away w/niece, Christina. Said to have written back to her father that if he does not consent to their marriage, he will kill her and then himself.GEOG: Haywood, B.S. (Rev.): Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Orleans
Methodist Episcopal pastor, moving to church at Holdridge. Some info about him.D: Schultz, Martin: Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Bondville precinct, Indianola
Thrown from his wagon, instantly killed.CRIME: Stront, (unkown): Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Gering
Escaped from jail. Held on charge of grand larceny. Escaped with other young man known as (unknown) Johnson.CRIME: Falk, Charles: Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Hastings
Stole watch and chain belonging to M.R. Wade. Sentenced to 30 days jail time.CRIME: Jones, Eli: Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Plattsmouth
Struck little Bessie Carnes w/a club. He was jailed.CRIME: Herner, Herman: Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Pierce
Plead guilty to burglary. 1 year in the penitentiary.D: Berguson, P.E.: Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Stromburg
Thrown from wagon and probably fatally injured.CRIME: Anderson, Gustav: Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 3: Bellevue
Fined $10 & costs for whipping his aged mother.FAM: Lemly, John: Mar 13, 1896: p 6: c 5: Omaha
Alderman, re-elected last fall, disappeared in Jan. Seen in Ohio, said he was joining Cuban army. His business here is being conducted by his wife. A servant girl is said to be the cause of his disappearance.FAM: Goodsells, Ira: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Ira's baby has been quite sick this week.B: Larson, (Mr/Mrs) (Infant, M): Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Born last Sunday. No first names of parents given.FAM: Astor, Guy: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Sundayed w/his brother near Tekamah.FAM: Astor, C. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Sundayed w/frends at Tekamah.GEOG: Clark, Cyrus: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Moved to Wakefield this week.FAM: Hickman, T.C.: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
w/family, sundayed w/relatives near Lyons.FAM: Eby, Jean: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Jean's baby has been quite sick w/lung fever this week.FAM: Biglow, (Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
From Lyons, visited w/relatives near Craig.FAM: Bordsen, Olof: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
One of Olof's children has been sick w/lung fever this week.GEOG: Cates, W.W.: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
bid relatives and friends goodbye and started for Missouri.GEOG: Adams, Wm.: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Left for Wayne, where he expects to work this summer.FAM: Long, Long (Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
The aged mother of Mrs. Stanfield, went to Blair for a few weeks visit.GEOG: Hickman, T.C.: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
w/family, will start next week for Colorado, where they expect to make their future home. Party thrown by friends for them. Leaves position w/the elevator.B: Henneman, Herman: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
His wife surprised him last Tuesday evening for his birthday.FAM: Gates, Harry: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
w/Art Martin and Misses Dora Gates and Myrtle Gates, attended oratorical contest at Tekamah.FAM: Anderson, Louis (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Visiting from Lyons.GEOG: Moline, Lars: Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
w/family, moved from Stanton Co., and will work the old Moline farm this season.FAM: Erickson, E.G. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
He will bring his wife home from Omaha in a few days. She recovered from an operation of a few weeks ago.GEOG: Osberg, John: Mar 20, 1896: p 4: c 5: Oakland
Will sell farm 6 mi. NW of Oakland, 3/4 mi from Swedish Mission church, and move away.FAM: Mann, C.J.: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/son, both were Pender visitors Sunday.FAM: Ringquist, Ed.: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
up from Omaha to spend a few days w/his mother.FAM: Swanson, Tillie (Miss): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went to Omaha to visit w/her sister Mrs. Emanuel Johnson.GEOG: Hultberg, John: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
The Pender blacksmith, formerly from Oakland, did business here.FAM: Norberg, (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Had surprise party thrown for her.FAM: Swanson, C.J.: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Joe Harker of Mitchell, S.D. Sundayed in Oakland, w/C.J. Swanson and family, to whom Joe is related.GEOG: Hoyl, Frank: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
To Omaha, then on to Platt Center where he will be in charge of the Peavy elevator.FAM: Ringquist, "Deus": Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Down from Emerson, where he is operator, visiting his mother and several friends.GEOG: Evns, Dean: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Lyons, has been attending the Normal school at Fremont.FAM: Johnson, Marie (Miss): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Mistake in saying she went to Omaha, but instead went to Hooper, and will visit for a while with her aunt, Mrs. Tunberg. Mr. H.E. Nelson (druggist) accompanied her.FAM: Hopkins, W.W. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
hosting Mrs. Morehouse of Tekamah.FAM: VanCleve, (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/Mrs. Fazel, all will move into the H.A. Tunberg residence west of the railroad.GEOG: Wesson, Gus.: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for Denver, Colo. in hopes to get a good job there.FAM: McCord, H.A.: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Drove to West Point to meet his brother and family who came down from Ainsworth.FAM: Carlson, John F.: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Oscar Weden, of Kansas City, has been visiting his uncle John.GEOG: Widen, (Mr): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Omaha, moving onto the Peter Eckerman farm north of town last week. He had just purchased it.FAM: Peterson, Andrew: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Andrews brother Fred Peterson, traveling salesman, stopped by from Davenport, IA.GEOG: Svenson, S. (Dr.): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
asking for accounts to be settled as he will move this year.GEOG: Jensen, (Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Arlington, visited Dr. Swensen, whom she had known 15 years before in Norway as a patient then.ANNIV: Norberg, Oscar (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
1st year anniversary on Sat. evening.GEOG: Rock, Ed: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for Omaha yesterday as he has procured a position as stationary engineer.GEOG: Koudele, Gust: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From West Point. Renting meat market for a year from Henry Tunberg, who decides to till the soil on the old home place about 5 mi. S. of town.FAM: Neumann, V. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Entertained guests.FAM: VanNostrand, Charlie L.: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From LaGrange, Texas. Brother-in-law of ours (assumed editor of Oakland Independent, Ira Thomas).FAM: McCord, H.A. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited by R.D. McCord and family of Ainsworth. R.D.adn family left for Marshalltown, IA, where they will remain this summer. Business not good in Ainsworth at this time, business shut down.GEOG: Palmer, Charles: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Left for Omaha last Sat. (Unknown if "left" on trip, or moved there)BD: Beckman, Irene (Miss): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Had "sweet sixteen" birthday last Friday.M: Anderson, Mathilda (Miss): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co.
Groom - Alfred Anderson. Marr. Mar 14. She's oldest dau. of Mr/Mrs. John P. Anderson. Alfred is a successful farmer. Will live on Cuming Creek. Bridesmaids, best men mentioned & more.M: Anderson, Alfred: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co.
Bride - Miss Mathilda Anderson. Marr. Mar 14. She's oldest dau. of Mr/Mrs. John P. Anderson. Alfred is a successful farmer. Will live on Cuming Creek. Bridesmaids, best men mentioned & more.FAM: Danielson, August and Mr/Mrs: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Mossberg, John: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
w/family. Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Hansen, H.J.: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
w/family. Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Rundquist, C.: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
w/family. Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Johnson, Alfred: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
w/family. Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Smith, P.J. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
w/family. Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Pearson, Swan (Mr/Mrs and Olive): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Anderson, Victor and Elias: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Johnson, Minnie and Augusta: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Gustafson, Alfred (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Sandquist, John: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
w/family. Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Rosen, J.P. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Anderson, A.J. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Johnson, Chas. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Anderson, John P. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Hansen, Jesse (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Johnson, Alfred and Albert: Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.FAM: Anderson, John (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Cuming Co
Gift for Anderson/Anderson wedding.D: Lewis, George (dau. of): Mar 20, 1896: p 6: c 2: Avoca
6 yr. old dau. of George was fatally burned while playing in a small fire in the yard.CRIME: Coon, George: Mar 20, 1896: p 6: c 2: Charleston
Acquitted of charges of illegally selling intoxicating liquors.FAM: Young, Dwight and Andrew: Mar 20, 1896: p 8: c 2: West Point
From Burt Co. in business connected w/their deceased father's estate.FAM: Jeger, H. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 20, 1896: p 8: c 2: Bancroft
w/dau., Mrs. Dr. Simon, Mrs. J.C. Smith and son and Miss Carrie Larson, members of the Christian church of Craig in attendance at the services in Watson's hall.B: Mitten, Sam A. (Infant, M): Mar 20, 1896: p 8: c 2: Tekamah
10 lb. boy born Friday.CRIME: Kelley, George: Mar 20, 1896: p 8: c 2: Craig
Caught stealing at public sale of farm property, along w/Joe Blair, two well known residents from Tekamah. Long record of thieving.CRIME: Carlsten, C.J.: Mar 20, 1896: p 8: c 2: Oakland
Sentenced to 3 years in prison for forgery last year. April 17 is one year anniversary of incarceration. Petition sent to Gov. for leniency. May happen.FAM: Warrick, Gus and Nina: Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
In from Blair.FAM: Kerr, V.C.(Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
w/mother and sister, all from Pennsylvania, in Craig this week.FAM: Sensenig, E.: Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
w/family, moved into the T.C. Hickman house, just purchased.GEOG: Hickman, T.C.: Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
w/family, moving to Colorado.FAM: Hinsdale, C.A.: Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Energetic merchant of Herman is visiting his family here this week.FAM: Sutherland, J.R. (Honor): Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Spent Sunday w/his family, returning to Lincoln Tue. morning.FAM: Eggleston, Pearl (Miss): Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Has been teaching school at Blair. Is home visiting her parents.FAM: Sutherland, Irene (Miss): Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
visited w/her father in Lincoln last week.GEOG: Rhodes, R.A. (Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
(Hard to read, poss. Rhades?). From Lets, IA, mother of Mrs. John Goodwill, moved here last week.FAM: Harrington, Irma (Miss): Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visited her aunt Miss Rose Harrington in Omaha, where she is under treatment at the St. Joseph hospital.D: Haney, Chas. (Mr): Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Mother of Chas. died in Omaha last Wed. She was brought here for burial, she being an old resident here.FAM: Merrell, Addie (Miss): Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Has been teaching school in this country. Returned home at Central City, accompanied by two of her sister's children.FAM: Hayes, P.C. (Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Ogden, UT, here to visit w/relatives and friends. Mrs. Hayes is the dau. of Mr/Mrs Peter Cameron, who reside three mi. S. of town.FAM: Wallace, D.C.: Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Visited by Mrs. Nellio Bangs Skeleton, an old school mate fo Mrs. C.A. Hinsdale. Mrs. Skeleton is one of Chicago's leading musicians.FAM: Larson, Peter and Oliver: Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Went to Lyons Tue.FAM: Larson, Lars: Mar 27, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Down from Lyons to visit the old folks.GEOG: Hildreth, M.L. (Dr.): Mar 27, 1896: p 4: c 4: Lyons
w/family, moved back from Sioux City, Iowa.FAM: Griffin, Ed. P. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 4: c 4: Lyons
Ed. is home from Georgia. His wife met him at Omaha. He's expected to be here during the summer, but may return there another winter.GEOG: Sears, (Dr.): Mar 27, 1896: p 4: c 4: Decatur
Came back to Decatur to live after buying Dr. Hildreth's practice in Lyons as Dr. H. moved to Sioux City. When Dr. H. moved back, Dr. Sears let him have his practice back and moved back here.B: Connealy, J.M. (Infant, M): Mar 27, 1896: p 4: c 5: Decatur
Born last Thurs. Called it a St. Patricks day present.FAM: Russell, James (Mr/Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From near Lyons, down at the hotel here.FAM: Palmquist, (Dep. County Clerk): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Spent Sunday with his parents here.FAM: Kline, J.C.W.: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/his two sons, visited down in Blair.FAM: Torrell, Victor: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Wakefield, visited his parents Mr/Mrs John Torrell.FAM: Wright, (Rev & Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
No church at M.E. church due to their illness.FAM: Blomberg, Amanda (Miss): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for Omaha where she will remain w/her sister, who is not well.FAM: Knollin, Mate (Miss): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Teacher in the Decatur schools, visited her sister Miss Kate here.GEOG: Swenson, (Dr.): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Mention of his native country, Norway.FAM: Osborn, Geo.: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
His nephew, Harry Sipp, arrived a few days ago from Plattsmouth and will reside intown and farm a portion of the Danielson place 1 mi. S. of town.GEOG: Svenson, S. (Dr.): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Asks for accounts to be settled before he leaves.FAM: Peterson, Vadie (Miss): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Dau. of Oscar Peterson.FAM: Lund, C.: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Omaha, visited relatives here last week.FAM: Eagleton, John: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Decatur, w/dau Jennie, visited the family of John McCourt here.FAM: Hutchinson, Wm.: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Came down from the reservation to be w/his family. He has a contract for creating a new house which will take him some of the year to complete.FAM: Anderson, Alfred (Mr/Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Party thrown for their riends at their new home on the Carlson farm near Cuming Creek.FAM: Wallerstedt, L.Ed.: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Just opened restaurant in Omaha. Back to visit w/his family.GEOG: Young, Peter: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/family, moving to Omaha, their new home.BD: Henneman, Herman (Mr/Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From near Craig. Had 39th birthday one week ago last Tue. (details about party)FAM: Steen, Hilmer: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Up from Fremont to visit w/relatives.FAM: Clark, Alf.: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Alf and son Chas. drove up from Craig.FAM: Stauffer, John (Mr/Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned from 3 week visit to Lyons.FAM: A.B. Peden: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
His brother, Joe Peden, returned from Ottumwa, IA, and will remain for a while with him.FAM: Neumann, Fred: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From Pender, here to visit his brothers' returning Monday.BD: Rock, R.A. (Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Her birthday last Tue.FAM: Hayes, P.C. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From Ogden, UT. Visiting relatives in Tekamah. Mr. Hayes is old newspaper man, but now w/the railroad. Mrs. Hayes remembered as Miss Alice Cameron.D: Sommerers, Elsia (Miss): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
11 yr. old dau. of Mr/Mrs. Wm. M. Sommerers, 10 mi. S. of town. Died Tue, from appendicitis. Funeral held at home at noon yesterday. Conducted by Pastor Kuhnert of the German Lutheran church.FAM: Swanson, Tillie (Miss): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Returned from a week visit to Omaha where her sister Mrs. Emanuel Johnson lives.GEOG: Rock, Cyrus: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Rented his farm 3 mi. west of the city, will move to Kansas City to engage in business.GEOG: Levine, Peter: Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
From Nyman, Iowa, will move here to Henry Oak's farm, having purchased it. Will move in the coming spring.BD: Harrington, B.S. (Mr/Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
On Sat. his birthday party, age 46.FAM: Wold, C. (Mrs): Mar 27, 1896: p 8: c 3: Oakland
w/little dau. Hannah, visited school.DN: Palmquist, Swan John: Mar 27, 1896: p 8: c 6: Burt Co.
Notice of final settlement. (unknown if dead from text, presumed so) Hearing on Apr. 14.FAM: Barlow, C.P. (Mr): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Spent sunday w/his family at Craig.FAM: Bonneau, Ed.: Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Family of Ed. visited by Miss Nellie Guering of Decatur.FAM: Loux, J. (Prof.): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
From Craig, spent Sunday w/Editor C.K. Ott and wife.FAM: Palmquist, Theodore: Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Deputy Co. Clerk, sundayed w/his parents at Oakland.FAM: Fried, Victor (Mirs): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Visiting from Oakland, to see relatives here SE of Tekamah.FAM: Brookings, Goldie (Miss): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Dau. of G.P. Brookings, spending her spring vacation at home.FAM: Adams, May (Miss): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Visited her parents in Lyons.FAM: Hamblin, (Agent): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Suddenly called to Omaha on account of sickness in his brother's family.FAM: Fullen, Pearl (Miss): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
w/her sister Dell, left for Fremont. Pearl is Tekamah contestant to take part in declamatory contest there.FAM: Cornish, (Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/her two grand-children, went to Sioux City to visit her dau. Mrs. Worley.FAM: Greenleaf, Belle (Miss): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Harry Kessler and Belle, who have been attending school at Bellevue, are home visiting their parents.GEOG: Mattheson, C.P. (Mr): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Resigned position at First National bank, and will move his family to Wakefield, where he will take charge of another.GEOG: Gillis, H. Wade (Atty): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Returned from California. Was there all winter on account of his health.M: Hoffman, George: Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Bride - Miss Effie Fister. Married Mar. 25. by Rev. Eggleston, at home of bride's parents. Will live here in Tekamah.M: Fister, Effie (Miss): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Groom - Mr. George Hoffman. Married Mar. 25. by Rev. Eggleston, at home of bride's parents. Will live here in Tekamah.GEOG: Olson, Eric: Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Has been staying at Corroll, Wayne Co. for some time. Returning home.FAM: Henneman (boys): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/Ed. Young, busy shelling/hauling corn.FAM: Johnson, Joe (Mr/Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Went to Hooper last Sat. to see the Dr. in regard to their youngest child who has been sick and is much improved.GEOG: Erickson, Andrew: Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/Mats Anderson, packed their satchels and headed towards Minnesota, unless they find work before going that far.FAM: Larson, Lars A.: Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Down from Lyons, to call upon the old folks to the bedside of their son Peter, who is very ill.MED: Nelson, L.A.: Apr 3, 1896: p 1: c 6: Dawes Co.
Free from insanity case. Dawes Co. officials refuse anything to do with the case.FAM: Heyl, (Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/children, made friends at Craig.FAM: Snygg, Ed.: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Spending a week w/his brother, Alfred and friends at Wausa.GEOG: Sandberg, John: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Thurston, renewing old acquaintances here and vicinity. (assume he lived here before)FAM: Hanson, John: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went down to Omaha to visit his dau. who has been in the city for some time.FAM: Decker, C.A.: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from visit w/relatives in Sioux City. Brought back his little nephew, Ned Mould.GEOG: Wester, Chas.: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for Wausa, where he found work on the section at that place. He is a nephew of J.P. Rosen, and has been attending school here the past winter.FAM: Fried, V.L. (Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/children, visited w/Mrs. Fried's mother in Tekamah.GEOG: Berg, Wm.: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for Pender, where he expects to secure work on a farm near there.FAM: Peden, A.B. (Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/infant dau., went to Omaha to visit friends.FAM: Steen, Helmer: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Returned to Fremont after a few week's visit w/relatives and friends here.FAM: Griffin, E.A. (Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Mrs. Griffin and children are back from a 3-week visit at her old home in Iowa.FAM: Johnson, P.J. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakalnd
w/little son, departed for Omaha and will remain some time.FAM: Blackstone, G.A.: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Craig's popular merchant, w/son Harry, passed by here on bicycle, headed for Lyons.GEOG: Swanson, Charlie: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/Frank Friedstrom, loaded their effects into a car and started w/night freight for Brainard, where they expect to engage in farming in future.FAM: Thomas, Ira (Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/children, headed for Omaha to spend school vacation w/relatives there.GEOG: Hegert, Rudolph: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned from Omaha, where he'd been looking for employment.FAM: Peden, A.B.: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Guest Miss Hilleve Westerberg is from Omaha, visiting Peden's.FAM: Nelson, Fred: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/his sister Miss Edie, drove to Hooper, where the latter visited w/relatives.FAM: Harrington, B.S. (Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left yesterday for Iowa. Her sister, Mrs. Ordway, went w/her as far as Omaha.FAM: Johnson, J.H. (Rev) (Mr/Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Drove over from Beemer.GEOG: Hurm, Oscar: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Left for Wausa, where he will work on the section this summer.FAM: Ringquist, Arvid: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Back from Omaha where he has been visiting his brother Ed.FAM: Preston, Allin: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
He's attending the High School at Omaha, and spent vacation visiting his parents.FAM: Rosen, David and Sarah: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Hosted a Bible class at their home.FAM: Brewster, G.W.: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
From Falls City, in Oaklnad doing business and visiting his son, B.A. Brewster. G.W. started the Oakland Independent over 16 years ago.GEOG: Corey, E.J. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Sold her household goods, left for Moline, Ill., and will join her husband in residing there.D: Carlson, Catrina: Apr 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Burt Co.
Notice to Creditors for deceased person.D: Hunter, Joseph: Apr 3, 1896: p 6: c 3: Superior
16 yrs. old. Lived 12 W. of Superior, shot himself while taking a gun from the rear end of a wagon. The shot penetrated his heart. (unknown if he died, but likely)D-SUICIDE: Fuchs, August (Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 6: c 3: Saunders Co.
Across river from Fremont in Saunders Co., drank carbolic acid, killing herself after burning her face and mouth. Age 36, left a husband.CRIME: Williams, Joel C.: Apr 3, 1896: p 6: c 3: Nebraska
Ex-president and cashier at defunct bank of Blue Springs, charged w/falsifying books at the bank and other crimes.D: Christopherson, Chris: Apr 3, 1896: p 6: c 3: Fremont
Thrown from wagon, died. Age 35, leaves wife/family.D: Porter, James: Apr 3, 1896: p 6: c 3: Exeter
Lived 2 mi. S. of Exeter. Died very suddenly from hemorrhage of the stomach. He had lived there for 17 years.CRIME: Amans, Herman: Apr 3, 1896: p 6: c 3: Bever City
Bound over by district court for $500. Couldn't pay, sent to jail at Bever City.FAM: Shutts, E.B.: Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
E.B. Shutts' baby was quite sick.FAM: Bell, W. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Were in Tekamah Sat.FAM: Donelson, Nels: Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
His youngest boy is sick this week.FAM: Minier, Tom (Mr/Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Were in Tekamah Sat.GEOG: Titus, Sam: Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Will start for Cairo, Illinois in a few days. (Moving or visiting?)FAM: Adams, Buck: Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
w/son, passengers for Omaha.FAM: Barlow, C.P. (Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Started Mon. for Iowa, to see her sister who is very sick.FAM: Plummer, A.A.: Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Tommy Balden of Tekamah Sundayed here w/A.A. Plummer and family.FAM: Hamilton, Frank: Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Started for Iowa Friday in response to telegram announcing the death of his sister.FAM: Mennel, E.C.: Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Received telegram Thu. announcing the death of his sister at La Grange, OH. He couldn't attend funeral on account of ill health.FAM: Eckdahl, Albert: Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Son of Mr. H. Eckdahl. Has been very low w/pneumonia and has had several hemorrhages and is recoving slowly.FAM: Lusk, Matie (Miss): Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Sundayed w/her brother and family at Oakland.FAM: Randall, Laura (Miss): Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Teaches near Oakland, is vising at home this week.FAM: Loux, (Prof. & Mrs): Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Went to Tekamah on visit.GEOG: Cottonmier, Wm.: Apr 3, 1896: p 8: c 1: Craig
Will move his family up from Omaha in a few days. New section foreman on the railroad.FAM: Herman, Howard: Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
From Arlington, visiting relatives here.FAM: Shaw, Geo.: Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Is visiting his sister, Mrs. James Shaw and family.FAM: Robinson, (Editor): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Editor of Burtonian, spent sunday w/his family at Glenwood, IA.FAM: Chilcott, Josie (Mrs.): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
w/dau Ireland, visited w/Mrs. Burdock at Herman last week.FAM: Thomason, A.E. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Entertained a party of young folks at 5 o'clock tea.FAM: Brookings, Goldie (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
w/her little neice, returned to Wayne to resume her school duties.FAM: Parmalee, O.S. (Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Mrs. Goddard, mother of Mrs. Parmalee, is very ill.FAM: Burbank, Sadie (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Passed through here on way to Decatur. She had been visiting a sister in Omaha.M: Slaughter, Henry: Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Bride - Miss Elender Peyton. Married last week at the M.E. Parsonage. Will reside in Tekamah.M: Peyton, Elender (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Groom - Henry Slaughter. Married last week at the M.E. Parsonage. Will reside in Tekamah.D: Atherton, John (Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Wife of John Atherton, deceased, died last Tue. after a very severe spell of sickness, and was buried Thu.FAM: Mitten, R.J. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Gave a supper to a number of their friends.GEOG: Love, W.H. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Returned from Castana, IA. Disposed of his hotel business and intends to resume his old occupation of selling trees.GEOG: Sutherland, J.R. (Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/her two daughters and son, start for California in hopes that the change of climate will benefit Mrs. S's poor health.M: Taylor, Nellie (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Groom - Manly Palmateer. Married Tue. at th ehome of the bride's parents. Departed on morning train for Omaha. Will reside w/the groom's parents who live about 4 mi. E. of town.M: Palmateer, Manly: Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Bride - Mis Nellie Taylor. Married Tue. at th ehome of the bride's parents. Departed on morning train for Omaha. Will reside w/the groom's parents who live about 4 mi. E. of town.FAM: Henneman, Willie: Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Went up to Lyons to visit the Larson boys.FAM: Olson, R.L.: Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Annie Johnson of Craig is visiting the family of R.L. Olson.FAM: Larson, Oliver: Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Down from Lyons to let people know that his brother who is down with inflammation of the bowels, is improving, and that this folks are there attending him.FAM: Bohn, (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
Went to Oakland last week.FAM: Guering, Martin (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
Went to Tekamah.GEOG: Hays, Park C.: Apr 10, 1896: p 4: c 1: Oakland
Formerly of Ogden, UT. Newspaperman w/considerable experience, will have general charge of the business, leaving editorial work to Ira Thomas.FAM: Erwin, L.B. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from a visit with her husband at Pender last Friday.FAM: Cramer, Milton (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Craig
Passed through Oakland on way to Lyons.FAM: Mould, Ned (Master): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Master Ned Mould, a nephew of C.S. Decker, who visited here last week, returned to his home at Sioux City.GEOG: Gieth, Henry: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Now in Pender, used to clerk here for C.J. Swanson.GEOG: Snygg, Alfred: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Now businessman in Wausa, used to be an Oakland boy.FAM: Harding, W.A.: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Henry Chapin, jr. member of Chapin & Son, druggists of Decatur, visited the family of W.A. Harding this week.FAM: Nelson, Fred: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Drove over from West Point to meet his sister, Miss Edie, on her return from the teacher's association at Fremont.FAM: Nelson, Nels (Rev.): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Pastor of the Swedish Mission church, who had been visiting w/his family at Basford, S.D. for a week, returned home Fri.FAM: Randall, (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up from Craig, where she had vacationed w/her parents. Opened the spring term of school in the Gleeson District.FAM: Fried, Ellen (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
After spending her vacation in htis city w/relatives and freinds, returned to Pender to resume her duties as teacher in the public schools.GEOG: Preston, Allen: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Returned to Omaha to resume his studies i nthe High school.FAM: Linquist, Emma (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Up from Craig, remained over Suday visiting w/relatives.B: Cull, Lincoln (Infant, M): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Boy born last friday.FAM: Anderson, Hellen (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Newman Grove, has been visiting relatives in the city. Departed for Omaha Sat.FAM: Peterson, C.A.: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Families of C.A. Peterson and J.C.W. Kline were visited by Miss Louise Kline and Miss Lulu Fletcher of Blair.FAM: Hopkins, W.W. (Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Accompanied by Don and Alice, visited her sister at Hartington, last wek. Mrs. C.E. Cord and dau. Mamie accompanied them on their return.FAM: Bayer, Jennie (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Popular teacher in the Tekamah schools, passed through here on her way home from Pender, where she had been passing her vacation w/an aunt.FAM: Martin, Everett: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/J. Martin, Johnson Craig, M. Ireland and Horace McConn, up from Craig for a sunday service, but there were no preachers.GEOG: Swanson, Charley (Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for Brainard, Minn. to join her husband, who left last week with their goods. Will make that their home in the future. Same situation w/Mrs. Frank Friedstrom.FAM: Trimborn, C.A. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Entertained a few of their friends.FAM: Wallerstedt, Joe: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Infant child of Joe has been dangerously ill the past week.FAM: Havekost, G.: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
3 year old son of G. Havekost, who lives near the city, met w/a very sad accident when a horse kicked himin the head. Last reports state him doing nicely.GEOG: Predmestky, B.: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Pender
His store will be moving to Bancroft, for better business.FAM: Murray, Jas. F. (Capt.): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
ex-post master, and an old resident of Fremont, in town. Mr. Muray, who is the father of Editor Murray of Pender, is a free-silver democrat and doesn't agree w/administration's financial policy.FAM: Trimborn, C.A. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
He leaves for two weeks back east for his job. His wife accompanies him part time.GEOG: Adams, H.M.: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakalnd
Used to live here, but now in St. Louis. Passed through to visit.FAM: Hill, (Mr): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family from Omaha, were in town visiting Mr. Hill's partner, H.A. McCord, and family.B: Preston, Henry (Infant, M): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Boy born Monday, normal weight and size.FAM: East, H.A. (Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Maiden name of Nellie Stauffer. Arrived and visited her parents and other relatives and friends. Her sister Miss Ida Salter, of Norfolk, is also expected the last of the week. (retraction in next issue, pg. 5, col 6.)D: Garrigan, Geo.: Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Used to live in Oakland some years ago. Old, highly respected engineer, employed on this road. Found dead in his bed at the Drexel Hotel, Omaha, Monday. Had just returned from a visit at St. Louis.ANNIV: Shinbur, Peter (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
25th anniversary. Live 4 mi. E. of Oakland. Had surprise party thrown for them. A number of relatives visited.FAM: Farley, O.A. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Helped throw surprise 25th anniversary party for Mr/Mrs Peter Shinbur.FAM: Sanyer, Amos (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Helped throw surprise 25th anniversary party for Mr/Mrs Peter Shinbur.FAM: Erwin, Wm. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Helped throw surprise 25th anniversary party for Mr/Mrs Peter Shinbur.FAM: Laughlin, Dave (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Helped throw surprise 25th anniversary party for Mr/Mrs Peter Shinbur.FAM: Beckman, A. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Helped throw surprise 25th anniversary party for Mr/Mrs Peter Shinbur.FAM: Conn, W.I. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Helped throw surprise 25th anniversary party for Mr/Mrs Peter Shinbur.FAM: Laughlin, Matia (Miss): Apr 10, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
From Golden Springs, visiting relatives and old friends.FAM: Cramer, Milton (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 3: Craig
Sundayed at Tekamah.FAM: Helms, Fred: Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 3: Craig
Visited w/his parents in Tekamah.B: Wickstorm, Philip (Infant, M): Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 3: Craig
Born Sunday.FAM: Aldrich, Adron (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 3: Craig
Passengers for Omaha.FAM: Blackstone, Jim: Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 3: Craig
w/Art Blackstone, rode over to Fremont on their wheels. (Assumed related)GEOG: Cottomier, Wm.: Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 3: Craig
Section foreman, moved up from Omaha. They will occupythe house recently vacated by Nels Peterson.FAM: Mennell, (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 3: Craig
w/Mr. E.B. Gibbs, made preparations for a summer outing in the mountains about the first of June.FAM: Harrington, B.S. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 4: Lyons
w/John Stauffer and wife, came up from Oakland.FAM: Fried, Victor (Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 4: Burt Co.
w/family, visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Clark.GEOG: Snygg, Ed.: Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 4: Wausa
Formerly of this place, now of Oakland. Back visiting old friends.GEOG: Reiber, Henry: Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 4: Pender
Employed in butcher shop for two years. Moving to Oakland. The youngsters of Pender will miss him.D: Johnson, Arthur: Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 4: West Point
Seven-year-old son of J.A. Johnson, living in Garfield Twp. Died last Monday. Buried next day in Swedish Methodist Cemetery just across the Burt Co. line.D: Atherton, John (Mrs): Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 4: Tekamah
Died yesterday at er home in the S.E. part of town. Funeral services held this afternoon at the house. She was widow of Mr. John Atherton, who died last November adn was over 60 years of age.D: Palmquist, Swan John: Apr 10, 1896: p 8: c 6: Burt Co.
Notice of Final Settlement. Hearing 14 Apr 1896.FAM: Hildreth, Wallie (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 2: Decatur
From Tekamah, visiting friends.FAM: Knollin, James (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 2: Decatur
Visiting friends in Onawa, IA.FAM: Ashley, James (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 2: Decatur
Visiting friends in Onawa, IA.FAM: Higley, F.E. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Shopping in the city.B: Lubeke, Fred (Infant,M): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Born last Sunday morning.FAM: Adams, May (Miss): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Went to Lyons to visit relatives and friends.GEOG: Shruta, Paul: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Formerly a music teacher here, is in the city tuning organs and pianos. (City being Omaha?)FAM: Wilson, Arthur: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Returned from visiting brother in Chicago.FAM: Fuller, W.R.: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Building addition to his home for his mother and father to live.FAM: Stout, (Misses): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Hosted a party Tue. Will do another Thu. (A George Stout resigning as clerk at Merchants hotel, to work on a pile driver is mentioned in next article)FAM: Chilcott, Josie: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/daughters, went to Omaha.FAM: Farrabee, Maggie (Miss): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Miss Maggie and Mrs. J.F. Robinson received a telegram Tue. announcing the death of their brother-in-law at Kansas City. He was a baggage master. They left for that place.GEOG: Gardner, Chas.: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Will go to Omaha, hoping to find a job (unknown if he moves there)FAM: Strand, (unkown): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Andrew Bowman bought a few good brood sows from the Strand boys near Oakland.FAM: Johnson, Joe (Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/mother-in-law, visiting in Oakland.FAM: Olson, Oliver O.: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Down from Lyons, reports his brother Peter as getting along nicely.FAM: Strand, John and Andrew: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
They are in employ of some Idaho sheep raisers and shippers. They stopped long enough to pay a visit to their brothers Swan and Louis, near Oakland and also Eric of this place.M: Olson, Jennie (Miss): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Groom - Oliver E. Anderson. Married last Thu. on the west side at home of Mr/Mrs. August Olson. Jennie is oldest dau. His parents live a few miles S. of bride's home. Rev. G.A. Seaberg of Swedish Meth. church officiated.M: Anderson, Oliver E.: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Bride - Miss Jennie Olson. Married last Thu. on the west side at home of Mr/Mrs. August Olson. Jennie is oldest dau. His parents live a few miles S. of bride's home. Rev. G.A. Seaberg of Swedish Meth. church officiated.FAM: Olson, August (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Erickson, Wm.: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
w/family, Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Erickson, Chas. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gift given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Peterson, A.M. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gift given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Erickson, J.M. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Danielson, O.F. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Lofgren, John (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Anderson, Emil (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
From Wakefield. Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Hansen, George (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Peterson, Amos (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Gustafson, A. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Anderson, John (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Lumbom, John (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Johnson, Amy and Jennie (Misses): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Johnson, Harry and Arthur: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Nelson, Mettie and Media (Misses): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.FAM: Larson, Samuel (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Gifts given at marriage of Jennie Olson & Oliver E. Anderson.GEOG: Cates, Wm. (Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
w/children, will start in a few days for Missouri. (Unknown if they move or visit)GEOG: Jones, Tom: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
ex-resident of Craig, visiting here. No current home mentioned.FAM: Watson, A.: Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Visiting relatives here, from New London, Wis.FAM: Samuelson, Alma and Hulda (Misses): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Visiting from Oakland, the guest of Mrs. Card.FAM: Clark, Mollie (Miss): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Left for Magnolia, IA, Fri., in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of her father.FAM: Perry, (Col.): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Went to Woodbine, IA, returning accompanied by his daughter-in-law, who will spend the summer here.FAM: Martin, J.C. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Passenger to Omaha.FAM: McLaughlin, J.A. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Passenger to Omaha.FAM: Plumb, L.E. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Passenger to Omaha.FAM: Freeman, E. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Passenger to Omaha.FAM: Evans, Robert: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited relatives in Bancroft.GEOG: Sellers, F.L.: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from trip to his old home at Quinby, IA.FAM: Samuelson, (Misses): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/Miss Erickson, drove down to Craig.FAM: Randall, Carrie (Miss): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Teacher in Gleesen district, spent Sunday at her home near Craig.FAM: Dobbin, Jessie (Miss): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Dau. of Editor Dobbin, of Craig, was an Oakland visitor.FAM: Fried, Wm. (Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/dau. Thyra, of Fremont, visited with Lincoln Cull and family.FAM: Wallerstedt, F.A. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Tekamah, visited relatives here.FAM: Bassman, W.H. (Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/dau., visited relatives at Pender.FAM: Trimborn, August (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
She's returned from her trip to Chicago, he hasn't yet.GEOG: Wallin, Carl: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for Tekamah, where he will work for M.S. McGrew, who has purchased a meat market at that place.FAM: Senter, T.M. (Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
She and her dau, Gertrude, of Bancroft were visitors here. Gertrude was a teacher here two years ago.FAM: Reiber, Henry: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Went to Omaha to visit his brother who is on his way from California to Pennsylvania.FAM: Broberg, Enoch (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Down from Minneapolis, visiting Mrs. Brogerg's parents, Mr/Mrs. O. Holmquist, and other relatives in the city.GEOG: Mortenson, C.M. (Mr): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Formerly of Oakland, now in Omaha.GEOG: Merrell, Addie (Miss): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Down from Lyons, will teach school 2 mi. W. of town. She will board with Mayor Peterson's family.FAM: White, Florence (Miss): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Has been teaching school at Fairfax, Mo., for the past year, spending her vacation w/her parents at Lyons. Visited w/Mr/Mrs. John Stauffer, Sr.D: Wallerstedt, C.J.: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Infant child of Mr/Mrs. Wallerstedt died last Thu. after an illness of several days. Funeral at home, Friday.FAM: Edmonston, A.R.: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
State council for the L.A. W., who is visiting his uncles, the Minier Bros.FAM: Craig, Wm. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From Concord, visited family of J.J. McCourt. Mr. Craig used to live here as telegraph operator. They on on their way to visit Mr. Craig's parents in Indiana.GEOG: Jessen, J.M.: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From Craig, more recently from Omaha. Graduated from dental school. Bought business of Dr. W.B. Jayne, who leaves about May 1st for West Liberty, IA.FAM: Neumann, Maruice: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Maurice and Theo. Stauffer painting the residence of V. Neumann. (No relationship given)FAM: Cameron, Frank: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Up from Tekamah, visiting w/his sister, Mrs. Park C. Hays.FAM: Beckman, Andrew (Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Accompanied the Commodore to Omaha, reutnring Friday.GEOG: Lindblad, J.D.: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Left for Chadron, where he will work on the F.E. & M.V. railroad this summer.BD: Cull, Cameron: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Celebrated his 10th birthday on Sunday.B: Colson, Lindo (Infant, Twins, M,F): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Born on last Tue. morning. They live N.E. of town.GEOG: Brewster, W.F.: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
ex-editor here, came up from Falls City to pack his household goods for shipment to Blaine Co.GEOG: Rock, Cyrus: Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
w/family, leaving for Armourdale, Kan., which will be their future home.FAM: East, H.A. (Mrs): Apr 17, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Retraction from last week, pg 5, col 5. In error last week in stating that Mrs. H.A. East had returned to Oakland for a visit with her parents. She came in, however, on Tue. evening's train, reminaing 2-3 wks.FAM: Pratt, Ed. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 2: Decatur
From Tekamah, in town.FAM: Gamou, (Mr/Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 2: Decatur
Visited friends here.FAM: Babbitt, C.E. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 2: Decatur
From Pender, seeing friends here.FAM: Heath, A.M. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 2: Decatur
Moved to residence where Mrs. Dillon used to live.FAM: Palmquist, Theodore: Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
Spent Sunday at home w/his parents.FAM: Casey, P.S.: Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Moved his family into house formerly occupied by N.E. Lafferty.GEOG: Hildreth, W.A. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
They've moved to Decatur.FAM: Jeep, Chris: Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Purchased bicycles for himself and son Victor.GEOG: Lafferty, N.E.: Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Sold his coal and wood yard to C.L. Nickleson and moved to Cedar Rapids, IA.FAM: Hoffman, Lucy (Miss): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
One of Blair's best teachers, visited w/parents and friends here.FAM: Workman, Kate (Miss): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visiting her parents here. She's from Omaha, and came w/friend Miss Meeks.GEOG: Eggleston, Pearl (Miss): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Has been onvacation, resumed school duties at Blair.FAM: Smith, Harry: Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Has been attending to Smith Bros., store at Craig, spent Sunday w/his family in Tekamah.FAM: Dickinson, Emma (Miss): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Left for Cincinnatti, where she'll visit all summer w/friends and relatives.GEOG: Parks, Barton (Mr/Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Returned home from theri winter's visit to Missouri.FAM: Westergren, Carrie (Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Started for Omaha to visit her two daughters.GEOG: Larson, G.A. (Mr): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Returned from Lyons and will now tend to the farm work here (Unknown how long he's been gone)GEOG: Anderson, Anton: Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Has been working for Peter Swanson, hoisted his grip and started for Oakland.GEOG: Carlson, N. (Rev.): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
From Oakland, farewell sermons given, before traveling through the country, preaching at different places.GEOG: Cates, (Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/children, left Monday for Missouri. (Unknown if they moved there, or just visited)FAM: Smith, J.C.: Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/son Waldo, visited Omaha.B: Johnson, Pete (Infant, M): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Born Sunday. Usual size.FAM: Driscoll, John: Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/family, visited in Tekamah to see relatives.FAM: Edmiston, Roy: Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Returned to his home in Lincoln after a few days visit w/friends and relatives here.FAM: Larson, Laura (Miss): Apr 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Up from Blair to visit friends and relatives.FAM: Gates, Joseph (Mr/Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 4: c 3: Oakland
From Lyons, in town visiting John McCourt and family.FAM: Bassman, W.H. (Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 4: c 3: Oakland
Vic Bonnie, traveling for a hardware firm of Omaha. He is a cousin of Mrs. W.H. Bassman.GEOG: Swanson, Gus: Apr 24, 1896: p 4: c 3: Oakland
Formerly from here, now one of leading merchants of Wausa. Here visiting relatives and friends.FAM: Pomeroy, (Family): Apr 24, 1896: p 4: c 3: Oakland
Well known in press, endorsing them as musicians and elocutionists of considerable culture and refinement.GEOG: Svenson, (Dr.): Apr 24, 1896: p 4: c 3: Oakland
Leaving for Norway, may stop by Japan on way there.CRIME: Koudole, Gust: Apr 24, 1896: p 4: c 3: Oakland (?)
Sold bad meat to people.FAM: Plummer, John C.: Apr 24, 1896: p 4: c 6: Burt Co.
Sheriff's sale (foreclosure).Henry Neumann, plaintiff. John, Lyida Plummer, Olof N. & Josephine Hammarlun, Turns & Tressa Moneyhand, Ida B. Riley, and McCord-Brady Co., defendant.B: Lusk, Chas. (Infant, ): Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Had child born during storm Sunday night.FAM: Griffin, E.V.: Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/son roy, Earl drove to Decatur to visit Earl's parents and other relatives.FAM: Stauffer, Sam: Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Sam's children came up from Tekamah to pass a couple of days w/their grand-parents.GEOG: Anderson, Oscar: Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Lives two miles W of Oaklnad, left for State University at Lincoln, last Sat. morn.FAM: Blenkiron, M. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Missouri Valley, IA, on visit to their dau., Mrs. C.J. Swanson.GEOG: Palmer, Charley: Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Up from Blair, may stay in Oakland some time.FAM: Stauffer, John, Sr: Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Miss Florence White of Lyons here to visit Miss Nellie East of St. Paul Minn, at the home of Mr/Mrs John Stauffer, Sr.FAM: Cameron, P. (Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/Mrs. M.R. Hopewell, visited from Tekamah, to see Mrs. Cameron's dau. Mrs. Park C. Hays.GEOG: Rock, Cyrus: Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for their new home in Armourdale, Kansas.GEOG: Johnson, P.J.: Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Left for Northern Iowa and S. Dakota for the summer.FAM: Sellers, F.L. (Mr): Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Works in livery stable. Visited by his brother, J.H. Sellers of Quinby, IA.FAM: Osborn, Geo. (Mr/Mrs): Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
They left for Ponca Agency, Indian Territory, for several months. They have extensive land interests there.GEOG: Eckerman, Peter: Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Sold farm 4 mi. NE of town last spring, left for Germany Wed. Will not return, but will make his home in the old country.GEOG: Sward, E.J.C. (Dr.): Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Bought practice of Dr. Swenson, arriving in Oakland.BD: Corey, Mabel: Apr 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Had party at home of her aunt, Mrs. Tunberg last Sat. evening.FAM: Halea, Joe: May 1, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
His baby has been quite sick.FAM: Whitney, W.I.: May 1, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Drove his mother to Tekamah, Monday. W.I. has a drugstore.FAM: Latta, J.P.(Mr/Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
From Tekamah, they were guests at Merchants hotel.FAM: Templeton, R.A. (Mr/Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited friends in Omaha last week.FAM: Dickinson, (Judge): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Up from Omaha to spend Sunday w/his family.FAM: Wilson, (Rev. & Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Returned home from a few days visit w/friends in Omaha.FAM: Peterson, Tillie (Miss): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Spent a few days w/relatives and friends at Oakland last week.FAM: Hilsinger, ___ (Can't read 1st name): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
A sister of Mrs. Logan _____ (Baker, Barker?), returned to Herman Sunday after a few week's visit.GEOG: Whitter, (Dr. & Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Passed through on their way to Decatur, after spending the winter in California.FAM: Robinson, J.T. (Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Returned from Kansas City, where she attended the funeral of her brother-in-law, who was killed in a railroad accident at that place.M: Holiday, Minnie (Miss): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Groom - Walter Lydick. Married last Friday at county judge's office by Judge Ward. He is son of H.C. Lydick. They will make their home on one of Mr. Lydick's father's farms.M: Lydick, Walter: May 1, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Bride - Minnie Holiday. Married last Friday at county judge's office by Judge Ward. He is son of H.C. Lydick. They will make their home on one of Mr. Lydick's father's farms.FAM: Reynard, (Mr): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
He and family are visiting w/Mike Evans.FAM: Higley, Lewis (Mr/Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
From Blenco, visiting here.FAM: Emmington, M.: May 1, 1896: p 1: c 5: Pender
Art Neumann of Oakland visiting M. Emmington and family.FAM: Rubeck, Robert: May 1, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
Robert and sister were guests of Miss Emma Linquist of (unknown location - reported by Burt Co. News - Tekamah?)FAM: Trimborn, (Banker): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 5: Blair
Banker Trimborn of Oakland on way home from Chicago, sundayed w/W.D. Haller and family. (reported by Blair Pilot)FAM: Moseman, John: May 1, 1896: p 1: c 5: Pender
Herman Von Essen, prosperous farmer and stock dealer of Oakland was here visiting John and family.CRIME: Carsten, Charles J.: May 1, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Paroled by Gov. Holcomb after 3 year term for forging a note on a merchant.GEOG: Jayne, (Dr.): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Moving to ? Oakland?M: Hancock, John: May 1, 1896: p 1: c 5: Stanton
Bride - Miss Joe Reyman. (Joe? Josephine? Josie?) Married yesterday at noon (reported from another paper, so date is off). All are well known to citizens of Burt Co.M: Reyman, Joe (Miss): May 1, 1896: p 1: c 5: Stanton
Groom - John Hancock. (Joe? Josephine? Josie?) Married yesterday at noon (reported from another paper, so date is off). All are well known to citizens of Burt Co.FAM: Rogers, Nettie (Miss): May 1, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
From Tekamah, visiting the Nelson family here.GEOG: Vernson, (Mr): May 1, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
Used to live here, now back for some time.GEOG: Leseman, H.A.: May 1, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
w/family, moved over to Hooper Wed. Took household goods and saloon fixtures with him as he will start a saloon there.FAM: Harrington, B.S. (Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
Mrs. Ordway, of Fon Du Lac, Wis., has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Harrington, for the last two months, returned home.FAM: Swanson, Charles: May 1, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
Miss Alma Walberg returned home to Omaha after visiting Charles and family, who live four miles west of twon.FAM: East, Nellie (Miss): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went to Tekamah to visit w/Sam Stauffer and family.FAM: Peterson, Mary (Miss): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to Tekamah after visiting w/her parents north of town.GEOG: Palmquist, F.G.: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/family, left for West Liberty, IA, where Mr. Palmquist, who has been with A. Hammerstrom, has accepted a position.FAM: Randall, Carrie (Miss): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Sundayed as usual w/her parents at Craig. Miss Laura Randall, her sister, who teaches two miles south of town, went home on Sat.FAM: Fried, Ellen (Miss): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Pender, visiting her brother Vic Fried and family. She used to be a teacher in our schools.FAM: Wagner, A.G. (Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/family, sundayed in West Point.FAM: Osberg, Charley: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Went to Omaha to spend a few days visiting his cousins and attending to some business.GEOG: Heyl, F.W.: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to live here, now in Omaha. Bought an elevator at Platte Center. Mrs. Heyl, who has been visiting at W.I. Conn's will leave for her new home this week.GEOG: Hendrickson, J.C.: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Moving from Thurston, packing billiard tables and fixtures and will open up a pool and billiard hall in Oakland.FAM: Evans, R.A.: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Misses Freda Erickson and Lillie Gunderson from Bancroft, guests of R.A. and sister. The Evans' home is 1.5 mi. SW of town.FAM: Hopkins, (Postmaster): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Miss Zoila McMullin visiting Mr. Hopkins' family and other friends. Used to teach school here.FAM: Blenkiron, M. (Mr/Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned to their home in Missouri Valley, IA., after visiting w/C.J. Swanson and wife.GEOG: Oak, Henry: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/family, left for Wharton Co., TX, where they will make their future home.FAM: Kline, J.C.W.(Mr/Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for Blair, where Mrs. K. remained, while Mr. K. went on to Black Hills for railroad surveying.GEOG: Jayne, W.B. (Dr): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for new home in West Liberty, IA, where he bought an established business.FAM: Hays, Park C. (Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Returned from visiting her mother.FAM: Peden, (Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Niece of Mrs. Frannagan, of Tekamah. Mrs. F. has been visiting Mrs. P. for some time.FAM: Griffin, Earl: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Assisted by Dr. Leeper in taking his children to Decatur, whre they will make their home w/Mr. Griffin's parents.FAM: Samuelson, Alma (Miss): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Left for Topeka, Kansas, where she makes her new home.FAM: Wallin, Carl (Mrs): May 1, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Went to Tekamah, likely due to her husband's sickness, which he's had since leaving Oakland.FAM: Servine, Charles: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Charles and his sisters surprised at home (3 mi. N of Oakland) by other young folks. Many listed.INFO: Lofvander, A.F.: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Long article about his painting studio, paintings across his walls, art collection, stuffed birds. He's a painter. Next column goes on to say he gives many of hte birds away.BD: Jacobs, Willie: May 1, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
17th birthday celebration at home of W.L. Jacobs.FAM: Harding, Gene and Bert: May 8, 1896: p 1: c 2: Oakland
Both visited with friends in Decatur.FAM: Smith, J.C. (Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/son Roy, visited in Oakland.FAM: Freeman, Chas. (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Visiting from Decatur.FAM: Gilkerson, (Dr & Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Visiting from Tekamah, guests of Dr. Clark and wife.GEOG: Jayne, (Dr.): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Bidding friends goodbye before leaving for new home in West Liberty, IA.FAM: King, S.R.: May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Mrs. Meyers and kids have been visiting S.R. King and family. Meyers returned to their home at Glenwood, OA.GEOG: Traux, Oscar: May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Writes from Douglas, Wyo., says all 4 of the boys are working on a ranch. Gave thanks for jobs to Mr. Korns, formerly of Tekamah.FAM: Mitten, S.A. (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Moved into Robt. Carr's house.FAM: East, (Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Known as Miss Nellie Stauffer, visited her brother's family.FAM: Houston, N.E.: May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Son of C.M. Houston, visited his parents here.FAM: Sherman, J.W. (Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/children, visiting relatives in Blair.FAM: Wallerstedt, F.A.: May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Up from Omaha to spend Sunday w/family.FAM: Parks, Barton (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/their grandson Frankie, arrived Thu. from Omaha, where they have been visiting their daughter's family.GEOG: Harris, Anna (Miss): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Went to Hermn, accepted a position as a waiter in a hotel.FAM: Wilson, A.G. (Dr): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Miss Eugenia Nash returned to her home in IA after visiting Dr. Wilson.FAM: Jacobs, Andrew (Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
From Bertha, visiting relatives here.FAM: Matson, John (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Entertained friends.FAM: Olson, L. (Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
w/dau, were visiting w/friends near Oakland.FAM: Peterson, F.L. (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
From Wakefield, meeting w/relatives and friends here.FAM: Uehling, Martin (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
From Hooper, visiting Theodore Uehling and family.FAM: Strand, Swan (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
From Oakland, visiting Joe Johnson and family.FAM: Bogensack, Henry: May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Heading for Hooper w/Mrs. Koehler, his sister, when one horse took sick and died.GEOG: Whitehorn, G.W.(Mr): May 8, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Teacher in district #49. Headed for his home in Rochester, Boyd Co. Taught same school in winters of 1878-1879.B: Carlson, A.W. (Infant, M): May 8, 1896: p 4: c 1: Burt Co.
Living on Alfred Bring farm, had boy born on Tue night.B: Everett, Walker (Infant, M): May 8, 1896: p 4: c 1: Burt Co
New boy born Sunday.CRIME: Brown, George and Wm.: May 8, 1896: p 4: c 1: Omaha
w/Albert Palmer, arrested for seining at Lake Quinnebaug. Hearing set or Thu. at Tekamah.GEOG: Diehl, (Mr): May 8, 1896: p 4: c 2: Oakland
Was agent here, now depot agent at Craig.FAM: Forbes, Deb (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 4: c 2: Oakland
Here from Butte, Neb. to visit Mrs. Forbes' sister, Mrs. C.J. Swanson. Mr. Forbes is member of state Democratic central committee.GEOG: Fuller, Frank C.: May 8, 1896: p 4: c 2: Oakland?
Returned from Florida. Gave interview to Sioux City Tribune and reports on Cubans there helping people back home.FAM: Moseman, John (Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 2: Pender
Went down to visit the family of Mat Miller, near Hooper.FAM: Harding, Eugene and Burt: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Met w/friends in Decatur.FAM: Johnson, Oke (Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Lives a few miles S. of Oakland, is enjoying a visit from her nephen in Illinois.FAM: Baugh, Ed. (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up to Pender to visit friends. She didn't return for several days.FAM: Lindell, John: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up from Omaha to visit his sister here, Mrs. Tunberg.FAM: Lund, Peter: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
His brother, Christ Lund, a merchant on 22nd st. in Omaha, is up to visit him.FAM: Swanson, (Assessor): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
His dau. and young son went to Omaha, spending Sunday w/relatives.FAM: Johnson, Herman: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Son of M.W Johnson, proprietor of the Oakland Bakery. Herman returned from Omaha where he'd been for two months.FAM: Engdahl, C.F.: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/dau. returned from a 2 month visit at Galesburg, Ill.FAM: Swanson, Tillie (Miss): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Went to Omaha to visit w/her sister. Returned Monday to resume her school duties.FAM: Wells, A.E.: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Went to Omaha to meet Mrs. Wells who had been in California for two months for her health.FAM: Swanson, C.J.: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Brought up a velocipede for his young son.FAM: Evans, Robert (Sr.): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visiting w/his dau. Mrs. M.D. Miles, at Emerson this week.GEOG: Ordway, (Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Did not leave for Fon du Lac, Wis. on Thu. as reported last week. Left on following Monday as detained by toncillitis of her sister, Mrs. Harrington.FAM: Johanson, Frank: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Son of Rev. Johanson. Frank graduated from his course in Pharmacy in New York City.FAM: Brewster, Wm. F.: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Sold property to Geo. W. Brewster. (no relation mentioned - based on surname)FAM: Young, Peter: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Sold property to Christena Young. (no relation mentioned - based on surname)FAM: Anderson, Robert and John C.: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Idaho Falls Register reports on them. Well known by Oakland people. (assumed they moved there some time ago)M: Hall, William: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 5: Pender
Bride - Miss Emma Dvorak. Married Apr. 28. Mr. Hall is an old resident of Oakland.M: Dvorak, Emma (Miss): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 5: Pender
Groom - William Hall. Married Apr. 28. Mr. Hall is an old resident of Oakland.GEOG: Gleason, Pat: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Took cattle to Omaha. Rough looking, police tried to arrest him as a suspicious looking character. Said he'd had problems since he struck Omaha in 1865.FAM: Erwin, L.B.: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Returned from 2 wk. visit to his dau. Mrs. Symmons at White Haven, Michigan.FAM: Thomas, John: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Visited by Mr. Ep. Mines, a prosperous farmer/cattle man of Oberlin, Kansas, as well as a son-in-law.FAM: Stauffer, John (Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
w/sister, Miss Chrissie Hobson, drove down for a short visit from Lyons.FAM: Mann, J.D.: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Down from Lyons visiting Charlie Mann.GEOG: Reiber, Henry: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Has been w/Charlie Mann for last month, left for Omaha, where he will likely go into business.FAM: Neumann, V. and Henry: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Prominent businessmen here. Brothers of Julius Neumann (from Wymore, Neb), mentioned in Monday's World-Herald (Omaha?). Nine brothers, 1 sister living. Oldest bro. is 72, the youngest Henry, 45.FAM: Neumann, V. and Henry: May 8, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
(continues)Julius leased Fremont Chautauqua grounds from Aug 18-28 for having a family reunion of about 100 relatives who reside in this and adjoining states. Neumanns are German and quite wealthy.FAM: Cull, C.K. (Mr/Mrs): May 8, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Attended Oakland Musical Union.D: Bradshaw, Robert E.: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Plainview
Native of Liverpool, England, age 18. Died when thrown from a running horse. (jockey?)D: Selden, Ben: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Blair
Son of Perry Selden, of the Blair Pilot. Died when hunting gun accidentally discharged, shooting through his neck.M: Mickelwait, R.: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Plattsmouth
Bride - Emma Hind. He's 24. Both prominent people of Wells Co., IA. Married at midnight, due to parental objections. Went back to seek forgiveness.M: Hind, Emma: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Plattsmouth
Groom - R. Mickelwait. He's 24. Both prominent people of Wells Co., IA. Married at midnight, due to parental objections. Went back to seek forgiveness.D: Hynek, John: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Pierce
Father got shotgun to kill a hawk. Gun accidentally discharged into his 7 year old dau. abdomen. (believed to have died)D: Schmittgen, George: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Lincoln Co.
6 yr. old son of farmer. Dragged to death by frightened horse he was trying to lead. Body found filled w/hundreds of cactus briars.CRIME: Wyle, Edward: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Gretna
Horse thief escaped from officers at Gretna, recaptured near La Platte, plead guilty at Papillon, sentenced to 9 yrs. at penitentiary.D-SUICIDE: Beck, John: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Exeter
Farm hand. Drank strychnine. No motive for the act.FAM: Stolz, Ed: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Beaver City
Little dau. of Ed was frightfully burned by sparks from burning stalks.FAM: Hathaway, Rose: May 8, 1896: p 6: c 3: Gothenburg
She and her 7 yr. old girl struck by train while crossing Conal railroad bridge and seriously injured.FAM: Driscoll, John (Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/son, went to Tekamah to visit. (John is a banker)FAM: Card, C.E.: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
From Logan, Iowa, visiting his family here.FAM: Russell, Ida (Miss): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for Atlantic, IA, to visit relatives a few weeks.GEOG: Clark, Joseph: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Ex-resident, here visiting his brother A.C. Clark.GEOG: Titus, Sam: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Left for Cairo, Ill., where he will spend the summer w/relatives.FAM: Erwin, L.B. (Mr/Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/Mrs. B.S. Harrington of Oakland, guests at Merchants hotel.FAM: Wallerstedt, F.A.: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/son Maurice, in Omaha.FAM: McGrew, (Mr/Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visited by Miss Hattie Pumpella of Craig.FAM: Wallace, D.C.: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Rode up from Herman on his whell to make his parents a short visit.FAM: Driscoll, John (Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Craig, up visiting relatives.FAM: Byrant, Ralph: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Ralph Byrant visiting this week w/his mother, Mrs. T.M. Roberts.FAM: Eggleston, Pearl (Miss): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Teaches school near Blair. Visited her parents over Sunday.FAM: Jack, C.A. (Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Went to Omaha to visit relatives.FAM: Howland, (Rev) (Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
She and her dau. are recovering very slowly from their severe attack of sickness.FAM: Woolston, Carrie and Bertha (Misses): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 5: Decatur
From North Lincoln, IA, spent Sunday in Decatur.FAM: Gates, Joe (Mr/Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 5: Decatur
From Lyons, visiting their parents, Mr/Mrs John Eagleton.B: Ralph, Will (Infant, M): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
Born May 3, a son.FAM: Larson, Oliver: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
Spent a few days with the old folks. (his parents, of friends from previously living here?)FAM: Haggander, Louis: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
From Hooper, called at Squire Johnson's last Sunday.FAM: Larson, Fred: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
Fred and father, of Oakland, down to see Lars Peterson.FAM: Bowman, A (Mr/Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
Drove up from Lyons, returned next day.FAM: Johnson, Joe: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
Renewing acquainteances in and about Oakland.GEOG: Peterson, T.L.: May 15, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
Came down from Wakefield a short time ago, rented the house vacated by Nils Anderson and will remain here for the summer.FAM: Neumann, V: May 15, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
Mrs. Lloyd of Tekamah visiting family of V. Neumann.GEOG: Nelson, Fred: May 15, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
Severed his connection w/the livery stable, seeking other employment. Possibly taking a trip to South Dakota, but not sure. (possibly move? Not definite)GEOG: Brewster, B.A.: May 15, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
Laid off from newspaper, will seek printer job in Omaha.FAM: Anderson, A.M.: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
County clerk (Tekamah), was home over Sunday.FAM: Strand, Swan (Mr/Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/baby, spent part of last week visiting friends in Swaburg.FAM: Lindquist, Emma (Miss): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/sister, both from Craig. Guets of the Danielson family.GEOG: Williamson (Miss): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Was working for J.C.W. Kline. Went to Herman last week. (Unsure if solely a visit,or moved there)GEOG: Randall, Carrie (Miss): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up from her home at Craig, to resume her school duties north of town.FAM: Hanson, (Mr): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
A school teacher in Blair, up visiting hs parents who live 5 mi. N of Oakland.FAM: Craig, (Station Agent): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Coleridge, passed through on way home from a visit to his parents in Indiana.FAM: Coligan (Miss): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
REturned to her home 2 mi. E. of Oakland, after visiting her brother-in-law, Tom Hogan, in Blair.FAM: Hutchinson, W.J.: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Has been working in Lyons for some time on contract. Was home to spend the Sabbath w/his family.GEOG: Clark, John (Dr): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Craig
Has one more year to complete the course at Rich Medical College in Chicago.GEOG: Sharp, Peter (Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Now a resident of Dawes Co., used to live between Oakland and Lyons for a number of years. She's visiting w/Postmaster Hopkin's family.FAM: Harding, Burt and Fred: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Drove to Decatur last Fri.FAM: Osborn, George (Mr/Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Stopped by on way to Omaha from their trip to Ponca Agency, Indian Territory.FAM: East, H.A. (Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for her home in St. Paul. Neb., after a two week visit w/her parents, Mr/Mrs. John Staufer, and other relatives.GEOG: Olmstead, William: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 3: Tekamah
Former Tekamah boy, and an old newspaper man, passed through Oakland on way to Brown Co., where he is interested in the cattle business.GEOG: Merrell, Ada (Miss): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Up from Tekamah to resume her school duties west of town.FAM: Beard, Mollie (Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Formerly known as Miss Mollie Larson, w/two children, arrived from Iowa to visit relatives in this vicinity.GEOG: Reiber, Henry: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Now working in a new shop owned by Fayant & Kelso. He's moved back to Pender from Oakland.GEOG: Bowers, (Dr.): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Scouting around to possibly move here from Orion, Ill., where he comes highly recommended.GEOG: Geith, Harry: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Used to live here, but now in Pender.FAM: Erwin, L.B. (Mr/Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Mrs. Erwin traveled to Bancroft to undertake the arduous task of keeping L.B. in the strict path of rectitude the remainder of the week.FAM: Wells, (Mr/Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Setting out plants in the park.FAM: Wallin, Carl: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Up from Tekamah to visit Mrs. Wallin. He has not changed. (Seems to have an alcoholism problem?)FAM: Christianson, Emil: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/his siter, Miss Matilda, son and dau of Mr/Mrs Peter Christianson, of Argo, left for Tyler,Minn., where Miss Christianson will resume her studies at the Danish high school. Mr Christianson will likely live here.GEOG: Wallin, Carl. (Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Moving to Tekamah.FAM: Harding, W.A. (Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
w/Gene, took Wednesday's train to Omaha to be gone the rest of the week. (Don't think Gene and Mrs. Harding are married, but possibly siblings)FAM: Wallerstedt, J.A.: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Son of L.A. Wallerstedt. J.A. wrote two songs "Master Cupid" and "My Castle in Spain", popular in the east. Sung by Lillian Russell. Two-Step dance has been arranged by him as well for "The Shirt Waist Two-STep".GEOG: Svendson, S. (Dr): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Was the practicing physician here for a number of years, left for his home in Norway. Will sail from New York to Christiania.FAM: Lofvander, A.F. (Mr/Mrs): May 15, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Held party for departing Dr. Svendson.FAM: Wallins, George and Clara: May 15, 1896: p 5: c 6: McCall Junction
Tramps broke in their home, she fetched a gun, but didn't have the heart to shoot them, they escaped.CRIME: Frazier, Henry: May 15, 1896: p 6: c 3: Tekamah
w/Darius Mills, committed a theft in Kansas recently, sent to the penitentiary.FAM: Driscoll, John: May 22, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/family, will leave for Idaho where they will spend the summer.FAM: Bachelor, John: May 22, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/family, DeWitt and Luella Beam, left for a summer's outing to the mountains.FAM: Kerr, V.C. (Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Mesdames Cole and Lynn, mother and sister of Mrs. V.C. Kerr, returned to their home in Pennsylvania after a few weeks visit in this city.GEOG: Stapleton, Ed.: May 22, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Wrote from Casper, WY. Says he's doing well. However, Holt Buchanan has had enough of the wild and wooly west, and will be returning to Craig.FAM: Menuel, E.C. (Mr/Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/Mr/Mrs. Ed. Gibbs and John Kennedy and family, left in prairie schooners, for an extensive trip through Colo. and Wyoming for their health.FAM: Moorehouse, Lena (Miss): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left for Wayne, Thu. where she intends to visit w/her sister all summer.FAM: Telyea, Jennie (Miss): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Visited her parents, over Sunday.FAM: Hayes, Frank: May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Ejoying a visit w/his father this week.FAM: Bithel, (Rev & Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Decatur, visiting.FAM: Dickinson, (Judge): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Visiting a few days with his family.FAM: Spielman, Nora (Miss): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
w/niece, went to Oakland to visit friends.FAM: Payne, (Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
w/children. From Craig visiting Mrs. J.T. Show.GEOG: Peterson, P.F. (Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
In from Califironia, where she's been the last year.FAM: Ackerman, Minnie (Miss): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Returned from Wayne, to spend the summer w/relatives and friends.FAM: Wilson, Alex: May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
son of Rev. Wilson, is visiting his parents for a week. He is studying medicine, in Chicago.FAM: Wilson, A.G. (Rev): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Left for Washingto to attend the Presbyterian Assembly. Will return w/his dau. Miss Edith, who is attending school at Sing Sing, New York.FAM: Johnson, Nils (Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
From Fremont, was visiting her relatives here last week.FAM: Frost, Andrew and Matts: May 22, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
Delivered a carload of hogs to Hooper buyers.D: Santee, Glenn: May 22, 1896: p 2: c 3: Ida, in Dawes Co.
Shot/killed by W.R. Walsh, a neighbor over a trowel Glenn claimed Mr. Walsh had. Santee went as far as entering Walsh's home, hitting Mrs. Walsh, starting fight. Walsh produced a revolver, killed Santee.CRIME: Brown, George and Wm.: May 22, 1896: p 2: c 3: Tekamah
w/Albert Palmer, alias English, arrested here for seining fish at Lake Ruinnebaugh. It's said that the Browns have ruined many lakes near Omaha by netting pike w/minnow nets.FAM: Crummel, Thomas J. (Judge): May 22, 1896: p 2: c 3: Auburn
Burglars broke in, stealing money, watch, jewels from room of Miss Belle Crummel. Made themselves meal, left out front door, which had been secured.CRIME: Henry, William: May 22, 1896: p 2: c 3: Bower, Jefferson Co.
Guilty of 2nd degree murder of postmaster. Case was heard at Beatrice. Zimmerman, supposed accomplice of Henry, is there in jail awaiting trial.FAM: Palmquist, Theodore: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Made his usual weekly visit home.FAM: Lindell, C.J.: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited his dau. Mrs. Carl Wallin, in Tekamah last Fri.FAM: Taylor, F.W.: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/son Bert, drove down to Tekamah, returning a day later.FAM: Pile, Helen (Miss): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Bright little dau. of Prof. Pile, of the Wayne Normal, is spending a month in Oaklnad, with her aunt, Miss Meek.GEOG: Colson (Mr): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
used to live in Oakland, now in Omaha. Is son-in-law of Mr. Oke Johnson.FAM: Jonas, Gust (Mr/Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Fremont, here for a short visit w/his brother, J.O. Jonas and family.FAM: Peterson, Alma (Miss): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Up from Omaha to see her parents.FAM: Swanson, Chas. J.: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Chas and family visited by Miss Emma Harker of Mitchell, South Dakota. She is his niece.FAM: Ebbeson, (Miss): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Up to visit with her parents who reside here.FAM: Evans, Mike: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From Decatur, visiting his brother Robert.FAM: Young, D.S.: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Called from Cripple Creek, Colo. three months ago for his father's death (Mr. Andrew Young), he's returning home to Colo. now. He works for Fall Brooks & Cramer, assayers and chemists.CRIME: Pope, O.G.: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 4: Omaha
Charged w/threatening to shoot John Otteson of Decatur. Pope is an attorney. Began with a right-of-way argument between Otteson (on bike) and Pope (in wagon).FAM: Bring, Oscar (Mr/Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
From Thurston, visited A. Hammarstrom, the furniture dealer.FAM: Holmquist, J.W.: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Accompanied his sister, Mrs. Broberg, of Minneapolis (who had been visiting Oakland relatives for some time) back home.FAM: Spielman, Nora (Miss): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/little niece, Grace Berry, came up from Tekamah to visit with Mrs. Park C. Hays. Miss Grace returned early, Miss Spielman will stay longer.FAM: Taylor, Burt: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 5: Tekamah
Son of F.W. Taylor of the Clifton House (Oakland?), confirmed for Episcopal services in the Baptist church.GEOG: Hendrickson, J.C.: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Moving here, trying to open a pool and billiard hall. City council is not easy in giving a permit.FAM: McCourt, John: May 22, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Moved his family into the Moyer property, lately remodeled.B: Wright, F.M. (Rev. and Mrs) (Infant, F): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Born Wed.FAM: Myers, Ida (Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Was known as Ida Hegert, of Stanton, is visiting her relatives in this city. Her brother drove over to West Point to meet her.FAM: Myers (Rev and Mrs): May 22, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
From Schuyler, visiting w/Mrs. C. Hegert and family this week. He's pastor of the Methodist church at Schuyler, and a relative of Mrs. Hegert.FAM: Hanson, Minnie (Miss): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
From Oakland, visiting a few days here w/relatives.FAM: Bardwell, N.: May 29, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Mr. Bardwell and family, of Tekmah, Sundayed here, the guests of John Driscoll and family.GEOG: Struthers, Bert: May 29, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Came home from Lincoln, where he has been attending the state university.D: Clark, Albert: May 29, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Old and respected resident of this county, died at his home 1 mi. W of Craig, of la grippe, Sunday. Funeral services by Rev. Lunn at home of deceased, buried in Craig Cemetery Tue.FAM: Latta, George and Ed.: May 29, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Went to Omaha, Thu.FAM: Rogers, John: May 29, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Spent 3-4 days w/his family last week.FAM: Parks, Barton (mrs): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Went up to Pender to visit her dau.FAM: Nesbit, A.D. (Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Enjoying a visit with her cousin, from Pennsylvania.FAM: Ellis, J.F.: May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Mr. Newton, of New York, cousin of J.F. Ellis, is visiting w/relatives this week.FAM: Adams, R.W.: May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Mrs. J.K. Adams of Lyons came down to visit her son, R.W.FAM: Rockwell, Carrie (mrs): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Mr. Rockwell, father-in-law of Mrs. Carrie Rockwell, returned to his home, Tue.FAM: Thomason, A.E. (Sr) (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Storm Lake, IA, visiting their son and daughters here.FAM: Brookings, G.P. (Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Left for Sugar Hill, Ill., to visit her daughter for the summer.FAM: Houston, Ella (Miss): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Left for Indiana to spend summer w/friends and relatives. Will stop at Chicago for a week along the way.FAM: Larson, A. and M. (Mesdames): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
From Lyons, spending Sunday here.GEOG: Larson, Oliver A.: May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Started for Lyons w/intention of putting in some time on Burt Co. soil. (unknown if he moves there)FAM: Anderson, C.H.: May 29, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
w/family, from Oakland, last Sunday. Has many friends here.FAM: Whittier, (Dr) (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 6: Decatur
Returned from Kansas last week.FAM: Marsh, (Rev and Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 6: Decatur
Visiting our city this week.FAM: Calnon, Wm. (Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 6: Decatur
w/dau., in Tekamah.FAM: Quinn, (Prof. and Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 1: c 6: Decatur
w/Miss Cassa White, were in Tekamah Sat.CRIME: Crone, Ross: May 29, 1896: p 2: c 2: Omaha
Age 9, arrested for breaking curfew. Long article about ordinance.D: Hill, Harry: May 29, 1896: p 2: c 3: Cowles
4 mi. N. of Cowles on Hill Ranch. Run over by horses & wagon, w/all ribs on one side broken.D: Keiffer, Isador: May 29, 1896: p 2: c 3: Roswell
10 yr. old son of Isador ignited 4 lbs. of powder in attic of house, while parents were in the field at work. Placed there to keep it from him. Roof blown off, boy thrown across attic. House saved, but boy will die.D: Scott, Freeman ("Uncle"): May 29, 1896: p 2: c 3: Benkelman
d. from injuries of a runaway horse. Early settler of Neb., locating in Nemaha and Pawnee Co.'s. Came to Dundy Co. early in 1870's, built 1st hotel in Collinsville, now Benkelman. G.A.R. took care of burial.FAM: Wilson, Nellie (Miss): May 29, 1896: p 2: c 3: Brock
Visiting her uncle, Adam Habig, accidentally swallowed poison. She lived after considerable suffering.FAM: Craig, J.M.: May 29, 1896: p 2: c 3: Kearney
Little dau. of J.M. Craig fell about 13 feet from top window of his barn. No bones broken.D: Hughes, Alvin: May 29, 1896: p 2: c 3: Ord
Killed in cave-in of well. Body taken to Pennsylvania for burial.CRIME: Hille, Gus: May 29, 1896: p 2: c 3: Nebraska
Sentenced five years for aggravated criminalassualt on 13 yr. old dau. of Fred Wichert.D: Pinkham, Martha J. (Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 2: c 3: Arnold
Died very suddenly, age 66. Left 3 children.FAM: Talbot, P.R.: May 29, 1896: p 4: c 2: Oakland
Son of Rev. R.C. Talbot, who holds Episcopal services in Oakland one day/month. P.R. ordained a minister in Blair last week.INJ: Nesbit, Marguerite: May 29, 1896: p 4: c 2: Tekamah
Nearly died of choking when climbing a tree, slipping, having dress snagged, drawn up around her neck.CRIME: Ream, Bill: May 29, 1896: p 4: c 2: Pender
Cattle theif, arrested at Homer.Stole cattle from Swan Oleson's pasture at Pender.CRIME: Benson, Nels: May 29, 1896: p 4: c 2: West Point
Drove here, and arrested on return trip w/several kegs, presumed to be filled w/beer. Released due to no warrant, retrieved kegs, made good time home. (See also pg 5, col 6 - 2 articles)FAM: VonEssen, Henry: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From West Point, visiting his son Herman, who lives 6 mi. SW of town.D: Wright, F.M. (Mr/Mrs) (dau. of): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
baby dau. of Mr/Mrs F.M. Wright died last Tue. Funeral services held Wed.FAM: Day, E.P. (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting w/B.S. Harrington and wife. Mr. Day is the traveling salesman for Avery Planter and Wheel Company.FAM: Brooks, Spencer and Francis: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 2: Scribner
Graduating from Scribner High School. Rev. J.H. Brooks (used to be at Oakland) is giving the prayer. (presumed to be related to Spencer and Francis)FAM: Engdahl, August: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Up from Omaha visiting his parents and friends.GEOG: Pence, John: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Old-time pump engineer at this point. Back looking up old friends in Oakland. (unknown where he lives now)FAM: Colson, F.D. (Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/Mr. Colson's mother, returned from Stanton, IA, where they had been attending the wedding of Mrs. Colson's cousin.FAM: Nesbit, John F. (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Entertained by Mrs. Ira Thomas. Nesbits were visiting the city from Tekamah.FAM: Colson, F.D. (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Party held at their home.GEOG: Nesbit, J.F. (Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Spent last week w/Mrs. E.A. Griffin, going to West Point for a short visit w/friends there, that being her former home. Back to Oakland, then on to her home in Tekamah.GEOG: Kimmel, J.W. (Rev): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Many years pastor of Lutheran church in Tekmaah, and Grace church , east of Oakland, presently of Leavenworth, Kan. Says his family is doing well and prosperous.FAM: Nelson, Muns: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/son John, went to Omaha, Monday morning.FAM: Nelson, John F. (Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited by her brother, Alex Tunberg, of Hooper.FAM: Beckstrom, John (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Beckstrom family visited by nephew of Mrs. Beckstrom, Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams is a wheelman of note, riding a Syracuse Special.FAM: Holmquist, J.W. (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited by Miss Lillie Larson of Craig. Returned toher home accompanied by Mrs. Holmquist's sister, Miss Hannah Hanson.FAM: Thunberg, Ellen and Edith: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
(surname believed to be Tunberg). Baptized into Swedish Lutheran church last Sat.FAM: Clements, Frank (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Drove down from Lyons.FAM: Williamson, Maggie (Miss): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Returned from visit w/her parents at Herman.FAM: Palmer, Charley: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Visited w/his brother John Palmer of Wausa.FAM: Sudenberg, P.J.: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Up fromOmaha, visiting w/his dau. Mrs. John P. Peterson.FAM: Baugh, E.A. (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Drove to Lake Quinnebaug, where Ed. will put in a couple days fishing.GEOG: Johanson, Frank: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Had been in a school of pharmacy in New York, graduating a few weeks ago. Now employed in a drug store in Long Island.FAM: Fried, V.L. (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
She took children and went to Tekamah. He went to Lake Quinnebaug to do fishing.GEOG: Swengel, G.W.: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Was raised on farm 6 mi. NE of here. Now assistant cashier at Elk Valley bank in Larimore, S.D.FAM: Jacobs, W.L.: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Walking w/kids when his dog treed a large racoon. James Askwig shot it down. Weighed over 40 lbs. 2nd racoon heard of in this country for last 25 years.FAM: Evans,Mike: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 5: Decatur
Son of Mike had several ribs fractured when helping Bert Harding load up some sawdust.FAM: Lofvander, A.F. (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
He's a druggist.GEOG: Nelson, Fred: May 29, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Returned from job searching at Elk Point, S.D.FAM: Trimborn, A. (Mr/Mrs): May 29, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
She and kids will spend summer in Oakland, Calif. Mr. Trimborn accompanied them to Omaha.FAM: Ensenig, E. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Expected home from Wyoming.FAM: Jeger, (Grandma): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Very sick, at home of her daughter, Mrs. Bell.GEOG: Martin, J.C.: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/family, will start for Indiana, where they will live in the future.GEOG: Struthers, Bert: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Will start in a few days for California. (Unknown if a move or a visit)FAM: Wallerstedt, F.A.: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/son, both of Tekamah, in town.FAM: Gates, Mary (Miss): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Visiting relatives near Admah.FAM: Adams, Hub: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Aged mother of Hub is very sick.FAM: Latta, J.P. (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/Mrs. Wm. Latta, Mrs. White, Mrs. Hennan and Mrs. Swaney, (all?) of Tekamah, guests of the Merchants Hotel.B: Corbin, Alex (Infant, M): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Born Monday.GEOG: Bell, Woody: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Will move his stock of goods to Flourney this week. (Unknown if he is moving, or only moving goods)GEOG: Ireland, Elmer: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Up from Lincoln for 3 months vacation.FAM: Gates, (Misses): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
The Misses Gates entertained a few close friends.FAM: Rockwell, Carrie (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Mr. Rockwell, a relative of Mrs. Carrie Rockwell, departed for Chicago, his former home.FAM: Thomas, Ira (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/dau. Lulu, visiting here.M: Houston, Ella (Miss): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Ella Houston at her old home in Worthington, Ind.FAM: White, Walt (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/Geil, and Miss Lizzie Rodman, visiting in Blair.FAM: Nelson, Louise (Miss): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/sister, from Craig, shopping here.FAM: Brookings, Frank: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Left for Chicago to visit sister.GEOG: Cameron, John: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Returned home - attended school at Lincoln.GEOG: Wilson, Sidney: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Returned home - attended school at Midland College.GEOG: Hopewell, Howard: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Returned home from Fairbault, Minn., where they attended a cadet school for the last year.GEOG: Latta, Burr: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Returned home from Fairbault, Minn., where they attended a cadet school for the last year.FAM: Worcester, E.P. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Entertained friends for dinner.FAM: Conklin, F.W.: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Omaha, Sundayed w/his son, Frankie.FAM: Wixer, G.H. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Entertained friends for dinner.FAM: Schoeder, Edna and Graple: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Visited their uncle this week in Blair.FAM: Green, Mabel (Miss): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
w/Miss Marshia Carter, visited w/friends and relatives in Lyons.FAM: Templeson, R.U. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
(Think it's R.U.) Returned from Omaha.FAM: Barker, Will (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Valentine, visiting friends and relatives.FAM: Pratt, Ed. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Chaperoned young folks, went to Lake Quinnebaug.FAM: Adams, Rob (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Attended Prsbyterian Sunday School Convention in Omaha.FAM: Dakin, Tell (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
(Tell?)From Omaha, visiting the family of Al Crowell this week.FAM: Lewis, Cora (Miss): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Left for Sioux City to visit her sister all summer.FAM: Averill, A.V.: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
w/family and Miss Addie Morrell, started overland for Central City to visit w/relatives.FAM: Anderson, L.A. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
From Alcester, S.D., visiting their son and other relatives. Some talk in them buying land and locating here.FAM: Uehling, Martin (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Visitors at Theodore Uehling's.FAM: Frost, Matts (Sr.) (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
w/Mrs. Matts Frost, Jr., went up to Lyons to visit a few days before coming home.FAM: Neumann, Maurice: Jun 19, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
w/his sister, Miss Grace Neumann, acting in "Doctor of Alcantara". Praises given to both for their performances.D: Hansen, L.P.: Jun 19, 1896: p 3: c 4: Fremont
Age 31 or 37. Crockery dealer. Died in New York City as he fell from the 4th floor of Hotel Denmark. Left wife, several children. Died June 17.FAM: McCourt (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Retured from Decatur where she had been visiting her parents.FAM: Alderman, Frank (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From West Point, visiting the Klines. Called around to talk baseball.FAM: Strausser, John (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Subscribed to the paper.GEOG: Sellers, F.L. (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Leaving for Cherokee, IA. A mention of Warren Sellers taking the horses and carriages, used in the Sellers livery barn, overland to Quinby, IA.GEOG: Swanson, John A.: Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to be in saloon business here. Up from Omaha on business.FAM: Emmington, M. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visited w/Ed. Baugh and family. (Emmington's are from Pender)GEOG: Bowers, O.B. (Dr.): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Moved here w/family from Cresco, IA. Taken up residence in the Oak's house. Several businessmen vouch for him here, having known each other there.FAM: Jacobson, Gilbert: Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
17 yr. old son of August Jacobson, living 6 mi. NW of Oakland. Fell from a straw stack, breaking a leg while playing w/friends.FAM: Wenberg, A.T. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for their home in Moline, Ill.FAM: McCourt, John (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Mrs. Joseph Gates of Lyons, visiting her sister here.GEOG: Westerberg, Hilleve (Miss): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for Omaha where she'll remain the most of the summer.FAM: Basman, W.H. (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited by her mother, Mrs. Bonnie and sister, Mrs. Lindley, of Pender.FAM: Thomas, John (Mr/Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited by Mr/Mrs John Humphrey and children of McCook, Neb. Mrs. Humphrey is dau. of the Thomas'.BD: Osborn, George (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
She was 58 yrs. old Monday. Mr/Mrs Osborn's friends came. Mr's/Mrs' R.A. Rock, A. Renard, A.N. Krogh, H. Sipp, B.S. Harrington.M: Erickson, Frieda (Miss): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 4: Bancroft
Groom - Rob't A. Evans. Both from Bancroft. Married in County Judge O'Sullivan's office in West Point on Jun 3, 1896. They will make their home in Oakland.M: Evans, Rob't A.: Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 4: Bancroft
Bride - Miss Frieda Erickson. Both from Bancroft. Married in County Judge O'Sullivan's office in West Point on Jun 3, 1896. They will make their home in Oakland.GEOG: Johnson, Peter: Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Used to live here, but now in Cuming Co. Does most of his trading at West Point.FAM: Brolund, E. (Rev): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Of the First Free church, returned to Saunders Co., for his family.GEOG: Colson, F.D.: Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Hosted party for departure of his sister's family to Moline, Ill. His sister is Mrs. A.T. Wenberg. (see also this page, column 4)FAM: Renard, F.: Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Visited by his son-in-law, Chas. Cook, of Blair.FAM: Thomas, Ira (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
w/kids, went to Tekamah to spend several days w/friends.FAM: Houston, E.C. (Mrs): Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
w/Master Dick Houston, Mrs. Ed. Pratt, drove up from Tekamah for a couple of days visit w/Mrs. Park C. Hays. (assume the two Houston's are related)FAM: Fried, V.L.: Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Received telegram of his cousin's death - Bertha Fried - in California. Bertha was a sister of Mrs. M. Emmington of Pender.M: Golding, Rob't A.: Jun 19, 1896: p 5: c 6: Tekamah
Bride - Miss Oria B. Allen. Card received announcing marriage in Redding, IA. "Bob" was a resident of Tekamah.GEOG: Stapleton, Ed.: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Letter from Ed. in Casper, Wyo. states that he is working in a hotel there.FAM: McCoun, R.W. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Entertained J.C. Martin and family.GEOG: Martin, J.C. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/son Arthur, left for Indiana to make their new home.GEOG: Pompelly, Hattie (Miss): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Startef for her home at Atlanta, Ill., where she will spend the summer.GEOG: Clark, Maggie (Miss): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Over from Magnolia, IA. and will spend the summer here.FAM: Ritchie, (Rev. and Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Passengers for Bancroft, Tue.GEOG: Driscoll, John: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Writes from Utah that the climate does not agree with him and has been under the weather most of the time. (22 May 1896, pg 1, col 4. says he and family in Idaho for summer)GEOG: Shoberg, Albert: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Used to live here, now on a farm near Pender. (Odd continuation - August got in line w/Cripple Creek (Colo.) boom, in restaurant business until the fire. Health was poor while there, now back to climate of "Nebrasea".)FAM: Johnson, Eph.: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
w/family,visiting w/C.H. Anderson and family near Oakland.FAM: Larson, Lars: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Prominent farmer near Lyons, down to see th eold folks and his many friends here.FAM: Holmes, Everett: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
w/family, from Decatur, visiting friends here.FAM: Frost, Harvey: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
From Omaha, out visiting relatives here.FAM: Johnson, Julius and Emil: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
From Fremont, visiting a few days here.B: Erickson, Chas. (Infant, F): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Swaburg
Born Jun 19.FAM: Hoon, S.A. (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Lincoln, visiting her parents here.M: Quivey, Arthur: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Bride - Miss Zella McMullin. Married Wed. at home of bride's parents, 1 mi. W. of Tekamah. Left on afternoon train for their future home in northern Nebraska.M: McMullin, Zella (Miss): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Groom - Arthur Quivey. Married Wed. at home of bride's parents, 1 mi. W. of Tekamah. Left on afternoon train for their future home in northern Nebraska.FAM: Hudson, A.E. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Returned home from visit in western part of state.FAM: Latta, J.P. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
w/Millie Green, were Omaha visitors.FAM: Cohorn, Mollie: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Fremont, visiting her grand-parents this week.FAM: Peterson, E.W. (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
w/children, left for Elwood, Ill., to visit relatives during the summer.FAM: Foree, (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
(Force?) Visited by her sister, Miss Mattie Cooper of Colorado.FAM: Fitch, Scott: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Herman, spent Sunday w/his uncle's family.GEOG: Bayer, Ella (Miss): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Returned home from Lemars, IA, where she has been attending school. Accompanied by two of her cousins.FAM: Donneau, Ed.: Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
(Bonneau?) Ed. and family visited by Miss Anna Lewis of DEcatur.D: Moats, (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Mother of Mrs. Atkinson, died Thu. night of paralysis. Remains taken to Bloomingdale, Ind. for interment.FAM: Thomas, George (Master): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up from Tekamah, visiting relatives.FAM: Swanson, C.J.: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by brother-in-law, C.F. Kennedy, of Omaha.FAM: Wright, F.M. (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by her sister, Miss Florence McCray of Red Oak, IA.GEOG: Wallerstedt, Ed (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up from Omaha, making Oakland their new home.FAM: Swanson, Sidney (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from visiting her daughter Mrs. E. Johnson in Omaha.FAM: Johnson, Gus (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Has been visited during her recent illness by her sister, who returned to her home in Iowa.FAM: McCord, H.A. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited J.H. Johnson in Beemer.FAM: Wells, A.E. (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Her sister, Mrs. Mary Winkler, died during operation. Telegram from Chicago on Wed. Mrs. Winkler lives in Sac City, IA.FAM: Anderson, (County Clerk): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visiting his parents here. From Tekamah?FAM: Renard, Mable: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Accompanied Joseph Cook to Blair, for a visit with relatives there.FAM: Havekost, Herman (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Returned from short visit to their son John at Laurel, Neb.GEOG: Hicks, H.C.: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From El Reno, OK., was in Oakland visiting his old school chum Eugene Harding. (assume that Mr. Hicks used to live in Oakland)FAM: Anderson, Will (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Returned to her home in Omaha after a week's visit w/her sister Mrs. C.H. Anderson.FAM: Wells, A.E. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left Wed. afternoon for Sac City, IA., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Winkler, Mrs. Wells' sister.FAM: Preston, J.G. (Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/her sister Mrs. Ramsey, went to Omaha to visit friends. Allen Preston, who has been attending school there the last year, will accompany them home.FAM: Renard, Fred (Sr.): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left w/son Andrew to visit Fred Rendard, Jr. who is living on the farm in Washington county, and is very sick and not expected to live.FAM: Haller, Will: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/family, from Blair, guests of Banker and Mrs. Wells. Mr. Haller is a candidate for state senator for Washington and Dodge counties this fall.FAM: McCourt, John: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Son-in-law of John Eagleton who is braking for Mr. Richards near Decatur. Lighting struck barn, killing six horses. Mr. Eagleton was sleeping in the barn loft, escaping uninjured before barn burned to the ground.GEOG: Miller, Charles: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Lives a few miles NE of Oakland. Returned from St. Louis, where he has been attending theological school. (unknown how long he's been there)ANNIV: Peden, A.B. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Married six years ago Wed. and Mr. Peden gave her a gold watch and chain.FAM: Lundregn, Gus E.: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/family, drove down from Wausa to visit friends and relatives here for a few weeks.FAM: Askwig, Ed. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Visited friends in Decatur, Sunday.FAM: Swanson, Charles: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
His little boy received a bad cut on one of his legs with a hatchet while cutting wood.FAM: Arthur, J.G. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Miss June Grey, a bright little 12 yr old is up from Omaha for the summer at their house.D-MURDER: Sellers, Fred L.: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
George Argo, noted criminal lawyer of Sioux City, assisting Ira Thomas in defending the three Hiscoxs for the murder of Fred L. Sellers, in the district court next October. Three Hiscoxs are held in jail at Tekamah.FAM: Preston, J.G.: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
brother-in-law to I. Ramsey, is visiting a few days in Carroll county w/his friends. Mr. Ramsey will purchase a farm and become a Burt county farmer soon.GEOG: Condron, Harry: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Is not moving to Fremont as he intended, will remain here.M: McMullen, Zella (Miss): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Groom - Mr. Quivey of Coleridge. Marr. June 24 in Tekamah. She's dau. of J.S. McMullen, and was a teacher in Oakland a few years. He's Superintendant of Schools at Coleridge, where they'll live.M: Quivey, (Mr): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Bride - Miss Zella McMullen. Marr. June 24 in Tekamah. She's dau. of J.S. McMullen, and was a teacher in Oakland a few years. He's Superintendant of Schools at Coleridge, where they'll live.FAM: Hopkins, W.W. (Mr/Mrs): Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Attended McMullen/Quivey wedding in Tekamah.DIV: Ericsson, Eric H. & Mary.: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 6: Tekamah
Divorce granted.DIV: Ploof, Electa A. & John W.: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 6: Tekamah
Divorce granted.DIV: Beard, John F. & Anna M.: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 6: Tekamah
Dispute over alimony. Refused to release John, extended time of payment. They live in Blair.D: Warner, John August: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Died at Emanuel Hosp. in Omaha last Sat. of pneumonia. Bur. in Oakland on Monday, w/ services at Mission church. John August Carlson was his name in Sweden. Age 24 y, 2 mos. Came to US 2yrs ago. Sister Lena Carlson here.FAM: Carson, Lena: Jun 26, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Brother John August Warner died. She lives in Omaha. Mrs. O. Holmquist & Mrs. Longquist of Oakland were his aunts. Parents both alive, his brothers and sisters in Sweden. Early death of John may change minds abt coming over.FAM: Irwin, Chas. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
Sundayed in Tekamah.FAM: Plummer, A.A.: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
w/family, Sundayed w/M.S. McGrew, in Tekamah.GEOG: Coleman, George: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 2: Craig
ex-resident of Craig, but now of Jewell Junction, IA. Visiting.GEOG: Kerr, V.C.: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Thinking seriously of returning to Craig in near future. Currently running a hardware store at Boise City, Idaho.FAM: Craig, (Misses): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
From Lincoln, are visiting in the city this week.FAM: Young, John: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Returned from Indiana, where he was summoned to attend the funeral of his aged mother.GEOG: Cornell, Claude: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Severed his connection w/the Daventry Concert Co. here, returning for his home at Wahoo, Neb.GEOG: Adams, Hub: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Thinking of going into butcher business at Omaha in the near future.FAM: Strand, Louist: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Louist, of Oakland, came to visit his brother, Eric, last Sunday. Miss Mollie Magnuson was w/him on this trip.FAM: Erickson, E.G. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Will try to celebrate 4th in Colo. w/his brother-in-law, who is a mine boss at Victor.FAM: Lindquist, O. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Contemplating a trip to Omaha for the 4th, w/Mr/Mrs. L.P. Anderson and Mrs. Dahl.GEOG: Anderson, Annie: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Taught a very successful term of school near Fountanelle.FAM: Bayers, (Misses): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Entertained their young lady and gentlemen friends in honor of their cousins.FAM: Gibson, H.J. (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Returned home from two week's visit in Kansas to see her parents.FAM: Hendricks, B.F. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Lincoln, here to spend the summer w/her parents, Mr/Mrs. Daniel Fisher.FAM: Kelley, James: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Emerson, here visiting relatives and friends.FAM: Hamblin, C.H. (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
w/children, departed for Minnesota for a month to visit w/relatives and friends.FAM: Workman, Nellie (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Spent sabath in Omaha, w/her sister, Kate.GEOG: Harris, Anna (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Up from Herman, and will remain here.FAM: Wallace, James (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Has been very sick, better at present.FAM: Stout, : Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Miss Carter of Blair, visiting the Stout family this week.FAM: Moore, Tom and Bert: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Omaha, spent Sunday w/Chas. Haney and family.FAM: Guering, Mart: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Decatur, visited relatives here.FAM: Kelly, Rachael (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Visiting friends and relatives in Omaha.FAM: Kelly, (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
From Minneapolis, here visiting her grand-parents, R.G. Kelley and family.CRIME: Shepard, Isaac and John: Jul 3, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Delivered to county jail from penitentiary. Convicted of burglary at Feb. term of 1895 on two counts, sentenced to one and seven yrs. respectively. Case reversed by the supreme court, the seconds at the May term.D: Doane, F.: Jul 3, 1896: p 2: c 2: Friend
One of three tramps on derailed train. He died. His parents are supposed to reside at San Jose, Calif.D: Gaffney, T.P.: Jul 3, 1896: p 2: c 2: Auburn
Fireman. Train broke up miles away from Auburn. Engine taking on water when rear sections caught up. Gaffney thrown from the tender, run over, cut in two.FAM: Bilstein, Richard: Jul 3, 1896: p 2: c 2: Plattsmouth
Two youthful sons of Richard found can of gun powder. Lit it to have fun. Badly burned, physician picking powder out of their faces.FAM: Braddock, D.: Jul 3, 1896: p 2: c 2: Syracuse
Lost several animals to hyrdophobia. Dog attacked three of his children. Not thought that they're in any danger.CRIME: Smith, Samuel: Jul 3, 1896: p 2: c 2: York
Confined in jail for some time on charge of cattle stealing, escaped and still at large.D: Nellis, J.B.: Jul 3, 1896: p 2: c 2: Crawford
Private, troop A, Ninth cavalry at Fort Robinson, was drowned. Buried w/military honors.FAM: Engdahl, August: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up from Omaha visiting w/his parents.FAM: Nelson, Walter: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Wausa, in town visiting relatives a few days on his way to Gothenburg.FAM: Erickson, Wm. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by their daughter, Mrs. Hans Jenseu (Jensen? Could be turned piece of printers type) of Des Moines, IA,.GEOG: Millard, H.H. (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Wayne, Rev. Millard was pastor fo the M.E. church here some seven years ago. They are always welcome callers here.M: Goodrich, A.L.: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Bride - Miss Helen Hitchcock. Married at Ponca, Neb. on Wed. of last week. They are visiting w/parents of Mr. Goodrich at Allegan, Mich. Will return here to make Oakland their home.M: Hitchcock, Helen (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Groom - A.L. Goodrich. Married at Ponca, Neb. on Wed. of last week. They are visiting w/parents of Mr. Goodrich at Allegan, Mich. Will return here to make Oakland their home.FAM: Griffin, E.A.: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
He is brother-in-law to Mr/Mrs. Akers of Panama, IA. They have been visiting Mr. Griffin.BD: Beckman, Charles: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Turned 47 last Monday.FAM: Osberg, Chas.: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/family, were West Point visitors.FAM: Evans, Dean: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/lady, from Lyons, were visitors here. (unknown if lady means his wife or unknown lady)FAM: Gustafson, A.: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/family, out of town visiting relatives (doesn't state where they went)FAM: Samson, Oscar: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Family visited by Mr. Axling of Gothenburg.FAM: Cameron, P. (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/Iredale Chilcott and John Cameron, of Tekamah, in Oakland visiting.FAM: Fried, Victor and Ellen: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Miss Evelyn Fried of Omaha arrived to visit them as well as other relatives for a month or two.FAM: Erickson, Gusta (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Has been visiting w/her brother-in-law, C.H. Anderson and family, returned to her home in Omaha.FAM: Neumann, Henry (Infant, M): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Born Thursday.FAM: Ashwig, James and Cy.: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
(I'm sure it's Askwig.) Visited w/the latter's father at Elkhorn, last week.FAM: Clark, Jennie (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From Tekamah, spending some time w/her sister, Mrs. V.L. Fried.FAM: VanCleve, Josie (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left on afternoon train for Lemars, IA, where she visited her husband who is with the Ringling Bros. show.GEOG: Bowers, (Dr): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Physician of 24 years experience has located in Oakland. (O.B. Bowers, from Cresco, IA., as per 19 June, pg 5, col 3)GEOG: Johnson, Gus (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/daughter and son, Emma and Adolph, formerly of this place, now of Wausa, came through here, on their way to Fremont for an extended visit.FAM: Plummer, Emma (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Turned 75 yrs. old this week. Lives w/her dau., Mrs. H.A. McCord. Returned from visiting her sister in Auburn, and her son Mell Plummer in McCook.GEOG: Rogers, A.C.: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From Lyons, leaving for Chicago and Buffalo, N.Y., expecting to spend the summer in New York state.D: Kelso, Jessie (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Tekamah
Drowned in Missouri when four people in boat hit snag, overturning. Also drowned are Miss Sadie Reese of Tekamah, and John Samson of Council Bluffs. Other young man survived.D: Reese, Sadie (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Tekamah
Drowned in Missouri when four people in boat hit snag, overturning. Also drowned are Miss Jessie Kelso of Tekamah, and John Samson of Council Bluffs. Other young man survived.FAM: Cull, C.K. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Hosted Ladies Aid Society of the M.E. church.FAM: Russel, B.S. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
From Lyons, here in city looking around.FAM: Hanson, Marie (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Left Tue. to visit relatives in Blair for several days.FAM: Stauffer, John (Sr.) (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Went to Tekamah to visit relatives.FAM: Hegert, C. (Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
w/family, will spend the Fourth with Mrs. Hegert's daughter, at Stanton.FAM: Wells, A.E. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Left for Wisconsin for an extended visit, via Chicago, where he has a convention.M: Erickson, Clara Marie (Miss): Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Groom - Elof Bohlin. Will be married at home of her parents, NE of Oakland on July 14. She is dau. of J.W. Erickson.M: Bohlin, Elof: Jul 3, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Bride - Miss Marie Clara Erickson. Will be married at home of her parents, NE of Oakland on July 14. She is dau. of J.W. Erickson.FAM: Craig, W.S. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/dau. Edith, up from Lincoln to spend the fourth.FAM: Minier, Geo.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/his son, headed for Chicago w/four cars of cattle. Will visit friends in Illinois on their return trip.FAM: Moneyhan, John (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Entertained friends at tea.FAM: Story, Sam: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/daughter, Josie, from Tekamah, in town this week.FAM: Aldrich, (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Went to Indiana in response to a telegram announcing the death of her father.FAM: Randall, Carrie and Tama and Jean: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Went to Tekamah to attend the institute.FAM: Craig, W.S.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/family, will head for an outing in Minnesota.FAM: Driscoll, John: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/family, returned from a few weeks visit at Salt Lake City.FAM: Adams, Buck (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for Indiana to visit a few weeks with relatives.FAM: Mills (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/dau. Blanche, visited in Tekamah.FAM: Harrington, John (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
From Wayne, is visiting w/her parents, Mr./Mrs. C. Astor.FAM: Hildreth, George: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/family, spent Sabbath in Decatur w/his son and family.GEOG: Adams, Marie and Louise (Miss): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Returned from college. Marie attended a conservatory of music at Cincinnatti, the latter at Oxfor college, OH.FAM: Mitten, R.J. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left to visit friends and relatives in Pennsylvania, and will stop in Indiana on their return trip. (unknown if they move there or simply visit there.)FAM: Young, Andrew (Jr.) (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
From Craig, w/children, visited Sunday w/her mother, Mrs. Julia Lillie.GEOG: VanNostrand, Annie (Miss): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Has been attending school in Lincoln the past year. Returned home.FAM: Ratz, R. (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visited her dau. in Omaha this week.FAM: Langford, Gertrude: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visiting until Sept. w/her uncle and family, at Lincoln.GEOG: Lewis, Hattie (Miss): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Has been attending school at Bellevue, returned last week.FAM: Barlow, C.B.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visited with his family at Craig.FAM: Wallace, Harry and D.C.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visited their parents over Sunday.FAM: Worcester, E.P.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
E.P. and family visited by Mrs. Hayden and dau. Lulu, from Council Bluffs.FAM: Folsom, Chas.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Up from Omaha to visit w/friends and relatives a few days.FAM: Howland, (Rev): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/family, and with relatives from Omaha, spent most of last week at Lake Quinnebaug.FAM: Goodwill, J.H. (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left for Chicago to visit her dau. Mrs. A. Redmond.GEOG: Sunderlin, Prof.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left Sat. morning for Brooklyn, N.Y. for national teachers' association. Oh return trip he will visit his old home and friends in Wisconsin.FAM: Brookings, G.P.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left last week for Chicago, to visit w/his wife and daughter. The former will return home w/him.FAM: Workman, Kate (Miss): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
From Omaha, visited over Sunday w/her parents.GEOG: Matthews, Edna (Miss): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Returned home from Iowa where she's been teachign school.GEOG: Wycoff, A.E.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
From Texas, whre he's been engaged in farming the last six months.FAM: Jack, Hattie and Carrie (Misses): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visted by Miss Myrtle Taylor of Blencoe, IA.FAM: Wilson, A.G. (Rev): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Enjoying a visit w/his sister, Mrs. Reed of Iowa.FAM: Gilkerson, M.J. (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
She and family are being visited by Mrs. Jennie Holden and son Roy, of Magnolia, IA.GEOG: Balyeat, (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Arrived to live during the summer.FAM: White, A.B. (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
w/son, of Valentine, are visiting relatives in the city this week.FAM: Samuelson, Charles and Oscar: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
w/their cousin, John Nelson, spent the fourth in Tekmaah, going to Omaha in the evening, and returning to Oakland.FAM: Goodrich, A.L. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
Recently married, spent honeymoon w/his parents, moved to Oakland.GEOG: Brink, Wm.: Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Lyons
Made his fortune by an invention, and is now living in Missouri Valley.B: Neumann, Henry (Infant, M): Jul 10, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Born Friday, June 26.FAM: Evans, Bob (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Took in dance at Lyons, Sat.FAM: Harding, W.A.: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
family visited by Julius Gilbert of Brock, Neb.FAM: Wells, A.E. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for Chicago, then to Wisconsin to visit friends.FAM: Sward, E.J.C. (Dr.): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by Mrs. P.J. Sward and Edward Sward of Omaha.B: Anderson, John C. (Infant, F): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Born July 4th., a 10 lb. girl. They live six miles NE of Oakland.FAM: Mines, Emma and Ella (Misses): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Emerson, spending week w/Miss Addie Evans, near Oakland.FAM: Holmquist, J.W. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went up to Sioux City to see "the Last Days of Pompeii".GEOG: Pratt, (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/dau. Stella, of Brock, stopped by for a visit W.A. Harding and family while on their way to New York state where the will make their new home.FAM: Palmer, John: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/family, came down from Wausa to visit w/his brothers, Pete and Charles.GEOG: Everett, Evelyn (Miss): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Passed through here. Formerly a teacher in Lyons and Burt county, returning to the Winnebago Agency, where she now holds a govt. position.FAM: Ramsey, Isaac: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Bought farm of 160 acres from Mason Ramsey, 6 mi. N. of Oakland. Isaac is brother in law to J.G. Preston.FAM: Fried, Ellen and Evelyn (Misses): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited friends in Tekamah.FAM: Uehling, Fred: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/John McCourt, both their families enjoyed their holiday w/Mrs. Koehler, 6 mi. S. of Oakland.FAM: Miller, Ernest: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/brother, spent holiday in Pender.FAM: Hays, Park (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Was with her parents, near Tekamah, Sat & Sun.FAM: Millard, (Rev.) (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/dau., returned to their home at Wayne.FAM: Gates, Joe (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
From Lyons, visiting Mr/Mrs John McCourt.FAM: Hanson, John: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Mrs. Nels Hanson of Wakefield spent the fourth w/John Hanson and family.FAM: VanCleve, Josie (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned after a few pleasant days w/her husband at Lemars, IA.FAM: Johnson, Chas. (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Arrived from Wausa for a visit of a couple of weeks with her parents, Mr/Mrs Engdahl.FAM: Griffin, E.A.: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/family, left for Lake Quinnebaug for the fourth, spending the day fishing, bathing and boat riding.FAM: Fried, V.L.: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
V.L. and family visited by Mr. James Vinton, a real estate broker of Omaha.FAM: Carlson, Wm. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited by Miss Emily Carlson, their dau., from Omaha.FAM: Harrington, B.S.: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left to visit his parents in St. Charles, Ill.FAM: Lundgren, G.E.: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/family, spent two weeks w/friends and relatives at Oakland, returned hom to Wausa.FAM: Johnson, Carl (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/Mr. Jacobson, all of Omaha. Spent fourth in Oakland guests of Mrs. J. Palmquist and Chas. Chalberg.FAM: Tunberg, Henry (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakalnd
Spent fourth in Tekamah, visiting relatives.FAM: Renard, G.H.: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
From Wausa, came with Miss Bessie Gerhart. Spending the fourth w/his parents.FAM: Osberg, Chas. and Frank: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
They and their families decorated the express wagon for the parade.GEOG: Creutz, P.G.: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Used to live here, now located at Wausa.FAM: Lofvander, A.F. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Hosted party. Present are Mr/Mrs. Seaberg and dau, Mr/Mrs. A. Hammarstrom, Mr/Mrs O.N. Hammarlun, Mr/Mrs J.G. Arthur, Mrs. P.J. Sward and Edward Sward of Omaha, Miss Lofgren of Lincoln, Dr. E.J.C. Sward.BD: Plummer, (Mrs): Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
75th birthday. Party thrown by her daughter, Mrs. H.A. McCord.GEOG: Purdy, Daniel: Jul 10, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Age 16, trying to ride train, injured himself badly. His father and family live at Clarks, Neb. They being poor, he left to find work elsewhere. Decided to go back when accident occurred. Needed 9 stitches in hand.FAM: Thomas, Roger (Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/cousin from New York, came up from Omaha to visit friends and relatives a few days.FAM: Rodman, Lizzie (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Left for Milwaukee to attend the Baptist Associated and then intends to visit relatives in Indiana.FAM: Brookings, G.P.(Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/dau. Mary, returned home from their visit in Chicago.M: Sacket, Cal: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Bride - Miss Anna Harris. Married Tue. at home of bride, in N. Tekamah, Rev. Howland officiating. Left to visit relatives in Fremont and then to Denver to spend the summer. They will live in Fremont.M: Harris, Anna (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Groom - Cal Sackett. Married Tue. at home of bride, in N. Tekamah, Rev. Howland officiating. Left to visit relatives in Fremont and then to Denver to spend the summer. They will live in Fremont.FAM: Thomas, Joe: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Spent Sunday in Oakland w/his parents.D: Fuller, Hiram: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Died Sat. morning. Old resident of Tekamah, age 82. Funeral servics at home of his son, W.R. Fuller. Buried at Tekamah cemetery.GEOG: Robinson, B.H.: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Used to live here, now in Omaha. Visiting friends and relatives here this week.FAM: Piper, John (Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited by her sister, Miss Jessie McMonies of Lyons.GEOG: Wilson, Allie: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Has been working in St. Louis for the past six months, visiting his parents at home this week.FAM: Goodwill, J.A. (Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Returned home from Chicago, where she has been visiting her daughter.FAM: Samson, (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/Miss Johnson, up from Fremont to make a short stay w/their parents.FAM: Peterson, Henry (Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
From Omaha, here visiting w/her parents.FAM: Strand, Swan (Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
From Oakland, guests of Chas. Erickssn. (spelled Erickssn, possibly Ericksson or Erickson)FAM: Frost, Andrew: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/family went to Cuming county to visit Matts Anderson.FAM: Johnson, Emil: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Rode his wheel from Fremont, and is calling on relatives in this vicinity.FAM: Lund, Lars: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Visisted his son in Wausa.FAM: Erickson, Eric (Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Returned from Cripple Creek, Colo. Planned to be there a few months, but high altitude didn't agree with him.FAM: Johnson, Joe and Eph.: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/Andrew Bowman, attended Populist convention at Fremont as delegates from Logan township.FAM: Johnson, Eph. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Drove to Valley, visiting w/Mons Johnson, a prosperous farmer near there.FAM: Craig, Thompson: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Family was visited by Barckly Moore, of Cadiz, Ohio.FAM: Clark, (Dr.): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Family visitied by Blanch Gilkerson of Tekamah.FAM: Craig, W.S.: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Accompanied by his daughters, Alice, Marie, Clara and Edith, left for six week trip to Minnesota. Will be joined next week by Mrs. Craig and Miss Matie Lusk.FM: Adams, Hub: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/family and Jack Singhaus left for a week's sport at Quinnebaugh.FAM: Whilaker, (Mr): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Business man of Wakefield, sundayed w/his family who live on the Cy Clark place, near Craig.B: Nesbits, Dick (Infant, M): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Born Tue. May name him after McKinley.FAM: Friis, J.L.: Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
w/brother, are new meat market people in Craig.D: Darling, Frank (Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 1: c 5: Decatur
Lost their baby boy after an illness of some time.BAPT: Jensen, Hans (Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 4: c 2: Oakland
Tue. at home of grandparents, Mr/Mrs J.W. Erickson, the infant dau. of Jensen's was baptized by Rev. Seeaberg, of the M.E. church. Ceremony followed marriage ceremony of dau. Miss Clara. Jensen's live in Des Moines.M: Erickson, Clara (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 4: c 2: Oakland
Marriage ceremony at M.E. church. Groom not mentioned. Dau. of Mr/Mrs. J.W. Erickson. Erickson's children are married, granddaughter baptized after wedding (child of Mr/Mrs. Hans Jensen - Mrs. Jensen their child.)FAM: Goodrich, A.L. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Called to Herman for duty for a short time. Mrs. G. accompanied him.GEOG: Lindell, Ethyl (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from Iowa, and will remain here until Sept.FAM: Laughlin, Metta (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
A sister of Mrs. J.G. Arthur, and who lives w/her, purchased a new upright piano last week.FAM: Pratt, M.M. (Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/dau. Stella, visiting w/Mr/Mrs. W.A. Harding, then left for New York State.FAM: Griffin, D.C. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Decatur
w/their little grand-son, left to visit friends in Oakland.FAM: Snygg, A.E.: Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Wausa
His mother, Mrs. Snygg, of Oakland, here to visit our enterprising merchant, A.E.FAM: McCray, Florence (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for her home near Red Oak, IA, after visiting for a couple of weeks w/her sister, Mrs. Wright.FAM: Noble, Ed. (Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Blair
From Onawa, IA., who visited several days in Blair, w/relatives and friends.M: Erickson, Clara (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Groom - Mr. Bohlin. She's dau. of Mr/Mrs J.W. Erickson.M: Bohlin, (Mr): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Bride - Miss Clara Erickson. She's dau. of Mr/Mrs J.W. Erickson.GEOG: Olson, Hilda (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/Miss Lavinia Nelson, left for Tekamah to attend institute. (Unknown length of time)FAM: Shackelford, E.E. (Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakalnd
Drove to Fremont w/her brother for a visit w/her parents.FAM: Samson, Oscar: Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
His family visited by Mrs. Gust Carlson of Omaha.GEOG: Jensen, Hans: Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
In from Des Moines for Erickson-Bohlin nuptials. Has many old friends here, glad to see him again.M: Harris, Anna (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Tekamah
Groom - Cal Sackett. Both from Tekamah, married there Tue. Honeymoon spent in Fremont.M: Sackett, Cal: Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Tekamah
Bride - Miss Anna Harris. Both from Tekamah, married there Tue. Honeymoon spent in Fremont.GEOG: Harding, Bert: Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for Brock to work for Mr. Gilbert and make it his new home.GEOG: Matthews, Edna (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Tekamah
One of Burt county's most capable teachers, home for the summer from her school at Unionville, MO, where she has been egaged for the ensuing year.FAM: Plummer, (Grandma): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Craig
Down from Oakland to see her grandson Walter, who seriously injured his blind eye by the explosion of a fire-cracker as he blew upon it to light another.M: VanNostrand, Anna (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Tekamah
Groom - Will Chapman. Married 2 years ago, but not known until their divorce began. He's been stopping at Sioux City, engaged to Cora Lewis, dau. of Bent Lewis. Mr. Lewis will have it out w/Mr Chapman.M: Chapman, Will: Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Tekamah
Bride - Anna VanNostrand. Married 2 years ago, but not known until their divorce began. He's been stopping at Sioux City, engaged to Cora Lewis, dau. of Bent Lewis. Mr. Lewis will have it out w/Mr Chapman.GEOG: Chapman, Anna: Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 4: Tekamah
See marriage/divorce entry above for Anna VanNostrand. She's now attending school some place in Iowa.FAM: Russell, J. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
From Lyons, guests at Clifton Hotel here.FAM: Mann, J.D.: Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
From Lyons, visiting his son, Charlie.FAM: Reese, D.E. (Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Enjoying visit from her mother and sister.FAM: Sorlin, Al. (Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Here from Chicago to be present at wedding of her sister, Miss Erickson. (see above)FAM: Thomas, J. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Visited by their dau. Mrs. J. Humphreys the past month, who returns to her home in McCook, Neb.M: Erickson, Clara Marie (Miss): Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Groom - Elof Bohlin. Marr. July 14. She's dau. of J.W. Erickson. Bride of honor - sister Miss Julia Erickson. Groomsman - brother Mr. Chas. Erickson. He's 24, born in Sweden, emigrated 4 yrs. ago to Chicago.M: Bohlin, Elof: Jul 17, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Bride - Miss Clara Marie Erickson. Marr. July 14. She's dau. of J.W. Erickson. Bride of honor - sister Miss Julia Erickson. Groomsman - brother Mr. Chas. Erickson. He's 24, born in Sweden, emigrated 4 yrs. ago to Chicago.FAM: Driscol, John (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/son Leon, visiting Tekamah.FAM: Menels, E.C. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Returned from western trip. She has mountain fever.FAM: Adams, Hub: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
He and family returned from Quinnebaug after a week.GEOG: Martin, Everett: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for Jewellsburg, Colo. Returning E.C. Menels camping outfit.FAM: Watson, Asa and George: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Transacted business in Tekamah.GEOG: Grey, (Rev) (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Left for Washington, resigning due to health. Has job offer there. Wife & children will join him in a week or so.FAM: Worcester, E.P.: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/family and w/relatives from Iowa, spent Tue. at Lake Quinnebaug.FAM: Grew, M.S.: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
family visited by Miss Minnie Plummer of Craig.FAM: Kessler, (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/daughter, visited in Lyons.FAM: Wyckoff, (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/dau. Clara, left for Iowa to visit a few weeks.FAM: Moorehouse, Lena (Miss): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Arrived home from Wayne, where she's been visiting a sister for two months.FAM: Bayers, (Misses): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Miss Anna Cook of Blair visiting her cousins, Misses Bayers.FAM: Sutherland, J.R. (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
She and family home from Colorado where they spent the summer.GEOG: Farabee, Maggie (Miss): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left this week for Kansas City, Kan., to make her future home.FAM: Worcester, E.P.: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
J.N. Worcester and two children of Boone, IA., are visiting the families of I.A. and E.P. Worcester this week.FAM: Harrington, Ellen (MIss): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visited w/her mother in Blair.FAM: Eggleston, Pearl (Miss): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left for Neligh to visit until September w/a sister.FAM: Cohorn, Mollie: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left or her home in Fremont after a month's with her grandparents of Tekamah.FAM: Dorward, J.L. (Dr.): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Dr. Will Dorward's children of Omaha visited this week w/their uncle Dr. J.L. Dorward of this place.FAM: Guering, Mat (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
From Decatur, visiting her parents in Tekamah.FAM: Larson, Lars A.: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
From Lyons, took trip here and his brother Oliver went w/him on his homeward journey as they intend to start harvesting the fore part of the week.FAM: Lund, Willie and Eric: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Back from their trip to Carroll, Wayne county.FAM: Olson, John: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
From Hooper, out to see his country cousins and take in concert at Lutheran church.FAM: Johnson, Joe and Eph: Jul 24, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/wives, drove up to Oliver Larson's near Oakland.DIV: Alexander, George (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 2: c 3: Waterville
18 mi. NW of Columbus. Divorced after he accused german farm worker Charles Dockhorn of being intimate with his wife. (He was.) She died after divorce. He remarried again, living in Monroe. (Lotof dirt-4 yrs.)M: Dockhorn, Charles: Jul 24, 1896: p 2: c 3: Waterville
Bride - Dau. of Al Russel. Charles unfaithful before marriage. Admitted to Al. Claimed he was unfit to leave, disappeared. She claims 2 years of cruelty and abuse. Long and tawdry tale...FAM: Carpenter, Lawrence: Jul 24, 1896: p 2: c 3: Maywood
Son of L. Carpenter. Broke arm wen reaching for halter strap when horse struck him.D: McCormick, William: Jul 24, 1896: p 2: c 3: Garing Co.
Hit by lightning. His young son who was riding w/him was badly injured. William an old farmer.D-SUICIDE: Miller, Frank: Jul 24, 1896: p 2: c 3: Sutton
Age 40, recently from Colo. hung himself in the barn of Paul Reidler 1 mi. E. of Sutton. Malarial fever is said to be the cause.CRIME: Milligan, William: Jul 24, 1896: p 2: c 3: Beaver City
Shot John Stowe. Bound over to district court. Pleads insanity, but not believed.D: Johnson, Peter (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 2: c 3: Williamsburg
2 yr. old son of Mr/Mrs Johnson swallowed a copper cent and died a few days after.BD: Wilson, Jane (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 2: c 3: Dunbar
Had 81st birthday hosted by her daughter. One of oldest settlers there.FAM: Griffin, C.T.: Jul 24, 1896: p 4: c 4: Tekamah
Works for paper there, Burtonian, possibly as editor. Family is in Lincoln. Not moving to Tekamah, due to quality of schools in Lincoln.D: Wurtzel, Nick: Jul 24, 1896: p 4: c 4: West Point
Farmer, killed by being dragged quite a long distance by his runaway team while returning from West Point. (Possibly to Oakland?)FAM: Houston, E.C. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 4: c 4: Tekamah
Many couples at Lake Quinnegaug including Mr/Mrs Geo. Wixer, Mr/Mrs A.K. Rice, Mr/Mrs E.W. Pratt and Mrs. W.R. Langford.FAM: Craig, Mary and Clara (Misses): Jul 24, 1896: p 4: c 4: Oakland
At a picnic at Oakland park. w/Emma and Myrtle Gates. From Tekamah, Lillie and Carrie Larson. From Lincoln,Emma and Hanna Linquist.FAM: Fried, Ellen and Evelyn (Misses): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting in Pender this week.FAM: Danielson, Hannah (Miss): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Omaha, visiting her brother John and other relatives.FAM: Wells, A.E. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Back from a visit w/friend in the east.FAM: Jensen, Hans: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned home to Des Moines, IA. after attending his sister-in-law's wedding.FAM: Foga, Geo.: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Hooper
Came to Oakland to take train to Bloomfield, where he has some land.FAM: Renard, Andrew (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by her cousin, Lawrence Connelly, a student attending school in St. Louis.FAM: Mines, N.D.: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Two little dau. of N.D. Mines, of Emerson, returned home after visiting w/the families of Robert Evans and A. Renard.FAM: Smith, R. (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left to visit sister at Rushville, Nebr. for several weeks. She will probably attend the chautauquat Long Pine.FAM: Nelson, John F.: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Miss Tillie Anderson, an old friend of Nelson's family, came up from Omaha to vacation for several weeks with them.FAM: Lingwood, Gertie (Miss): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went to Decatur to visit w/her brother, who leaves this week for the old country, where he expects to remain.FAM: Osberg, Chas. and Frank: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for their farms in Knox Co. Frank will probably return the last of the week, Chas staying there to harvest.FAM: Alderman, Frank (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Were in Oakalnd Sat.FAM: Hurst, John (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Mrs. S.J. Ackerman of South Omaha visiting her sister Mrs. John Hurst for a few weeks.FAM: Thomas, J. (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Omaha, with Mrs. Cushman from New York state, are visiting w/Ira Thomas and family.FAM: Johnson, Alfred and C.A.: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Purchased a 12-horsepower traction engine, for threshing, from B.S. Harrington.FAM: Bates, Ed. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Council Bluffs, IA., up visitng with B.S. Harrington and wife. Mr. Bates is conductor on the Rock Island.FAM: Kline, J.C.W.: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Spnt Sunday w/his relatives and friends at Blair.FAM: Bassman, W.H. (Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Enjoys visit from her sister, Mrs. John Lindly of Pender.FAM: Thomas, Walter (Master): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Master Walter Thomas spent several days in Lyons last week w/the family of his uncle, J.B. Thomas.FAM: Linstedt, A. (Mrs. (Lihstedt?)): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned to her home in Emerson after visiting w/her daughter, Mrs. A. Hammarstrom.FAM: Clark, (Dr. and Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Formerly of Oakland, now in Ponca.FAM: Neumann, V.: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Pres. of Farmers and Merchants Bank, left for Fremont to meet brother Julius, from Wymore. Reviewing chautauqua grounds for 200 member Neumann reunion.FAM: Swanson, C.J. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/Mr. M. Blenkiron, leaving on extended trip through Colo. Springs, other points in Colo., then possibly to Utah. Mildly pokes fun at them, w/lengthy mention of popular vacation spots of the time.FAM: Lofvander, A.F. (Mr/Mrs): Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Hosted dinner party for Mrs. Edla Lund & the Apollo Quartette, w/Rev. F.N. Swanburg, wife and dau, Misses Stohlberg, Cecillia Hult, and Dr. Sward were present. Long article on this quartette further down in column.FAM: Wixer, Fred and Will: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Craig
Fred robbed by two tramps. Fred & Will go after them, catch up a few miles away. Called for Sheriff. Tramps were wearing Fred's clothes. Tramps gave names of George Armstrong and William Hunt of Louisville, KY.CRIME: Armstrong, George: Jul 24, 1896: p 5: c 6: Craig
Broke into Fred Wixler's home, wearing his clothes. Along w/ William Hunt (both from Louisville, KY), were detained by Fred & Will Wixer a few miles away as sheriff was summoned.FAM: Johnson, Squire (Mr/Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
(Is Squire a title or name?) They went to Oakland to spend the day w/Peter Hanson and family.GEOG: Linn, Andrew Jr.: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Started for Stanton Co., first of the week. (Unknown if he moved there,or just visiting)FAM: Johnson, Nils (Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
w/Mrs. Moyer, both of Fremont, here for a short visit w/friends and relatives.FAM: Moore, Bert and Will: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
From Omaha, visiting Sunday w/friends here.FAM: Eggleston, (Rev. and Mrs.): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Along w/R.C. Lewis and Chas Haney, attended the Washington Co. reunion at Blair, Tue.FAM: Austin, Henry (Mr/Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/Roy Wilson, in attendance at Washington Co.reunion at Blair.FAM: Hildreth, J.E.: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visiting his dau. Mrs. W.H. Marshall in Hastings.FAM: Brookings, Maude and Goldie (Misse): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visiting friends in Oakland and Lyons this week.FAM: Bramhall, I.N.: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited by his nephew, Mr. Sawyer, of Onawa, IA.FAM: Corbin, Freda (Miss): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
From Arizona, visiting w/friends and relatives in Blair this week.FAM: Hathaway, (Mrs.): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/dau. Mary, visited w/friends in Herman.FAM: Blackstone, Arthur: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/daughters, and Mrs. Card from Craig, were spleasure seekers at Lake Quinnebaug last week.FAM: Higley, F.E. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Along w/Dr. and Mrs. Whitaker, all from Decatur, visiting here.FAM: Brune, Joe (Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Her mother, Mrs. Kroppert, fell, seriously injuring her spine. Recovering slowly.GEOG: Quivey, Arthur (Mr/Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visiting Mrs. Quivey's parents this week, going on to Fullerton to make their future home. Mrs. Quivey is remembered as Miss Zella McMullen.FAM: Sutherland, J.R. (Mr.): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Spent the sabbath w/his family, in this city.FAM: Story, (Mr. and son): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
From Omaha, camping at Lake Quinnebaug, in town buying provisions.GEOG: Reyman, Matie (Miss): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Leaves for Stanton Co., to teach school.FAM: Wilson, Arthur: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visiting his brother who is attending Medical School at Chicago.FAM: Davenport, (Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/Mrs. White, with their children, from Valentine to visit Lake Quinnebaug this week.FAM: Adams, R.L.: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
R.L. Adams and family were visited by his niece Miss Warren, of Springfield.D: Burns, (Mr.): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Old resident of Burt Co., living NW of Tekamah, died Sat. eve. of typhoid fever. Leaves a widow and large family of children in good circumstances. Remains buried Sunday.FAM: Adams, R.W.: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visited by Crawford Adams of Omaha, his brother. Crawford has a drug store in Omaha.FAM: Davis, Jesse: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
6 yr. old son of Charles Davis of Herman. Run over by wagon loaded w/oats, rolling over his stomach. Serious injuries, not fatal.B: Parmelee, (Postmaster and Mrs. (Infant, M)): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
New 10 pound boy.D: Jorrer, John: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: West Point
Old resident of West Point, died on last Thu. of a cancer on his jaw.D: Prinz, Clement: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: West Point
Died at Hot Springs, S.D. He drank ice water while over-heated.B: Findlay, J.V.(Rev. and Mrs.) (Infant, M): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Lyons
Born Monday, Aug 3.FAM: Blacksone, Art (Mr/Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Burt Co
w/Mrs. A.D. Card, taking an outing at Lake Quinnebaug.D-EXECUTED: Hoover, Claude: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Omaha
Killed for murdering his brother-in-law, Councilman Dubois.GEOG: Robins, Jas. (Dr.): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 4: Lyons
Will get a new dentist, a graduate of the University of Michigan, on Sept. 15.FAM: Spainhoward, John: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Pender
13 yr. old son of John had his right leg cut off by a binder last week while working in the field.B: Clark, C.G. (Infant, M): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Born last week, weighing 10 lbs.M: Patterson, Jessie (Miss): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
Groom - Theodore Ince. Married last week, Rev. Webster officiating.M: Ince, Theodore: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
Bride - Miss Jessie Patterson. Married last week, Rev. Webster officiating.M: Seward, Della (Miss): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
Groom - Cyrus Kent. Married last week, Rev. Webster officiating.M: Kent, Cyrus: Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
Bride - Miss Della Seward. Married last week, Rev. Webster officiating.FAM: Nettleton, Daniel (Mr/Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 1: c 5: Craig
Old lady, 65 yrs. old, sick and destitute, on way from Boone county to Des Moines, IA, made it to Craig. Too ill to go further, taken in by Nettleton's. She will be moved when health permits.FAM: Johnson, Martha (Miss): Aug 14, 1896: p 2: c 3: Swedeburg
Living w/cousin in Lincoln, Neb. Very long article detailing this good looking 18 yr. old supposedly still under hypnosis & suffering by a preacher back home to be converted to his religion. Preacher jailed.D: Mater, Mary (Miss): Aug 14, 1896: p 2: c 6: Knox Co.
16 yrs. old. Living 5 mi. SW of Yanktown, S.D. in Knox Co. died after falling from hay stack, landing on iron lever of bull rake, which passed through her body. Lived about 24 hours. Story dated Aug. 10.FAM: Nelson, Gertrude (Miss): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to Omaha after visiting her parents here.FAM: Snygg, John: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/family, from the west side, visited w/G.D. Neiburg and family Sat.D: Tillman, (Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Hooper
Died of typhoid fever last weekend. She is sister of Herman Von Essen (assumed to be from Oakland.)FAM: Johnson, Oke (Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by her sister, Mrs. Peterson of Moline, Ill.FAM: Beckman, Andrew: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Andrew and family hosted O. Nordwell, an employee of the mailing dept. in the post office at Omaha.FAM: Koudele, August: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Proprietor of the city meat market. He was visited by James Koudele, Frank Reseo and Eddie Koudele, all from West Point.FAM: Reese, (Prof.): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited his parents in the east after attending National Teachers Association meeting at Buffalo, NY.GEOG: White, Geil (Miss): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 2: Tekamah
One of Tekamah's most able musicians and competent teachers. Expected to continue her lessons the next year in Chicago, under Seabeck.FAM: Moore, C.L.: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Master Walter Thomas spending a week at Lake Quinnebaug, with the family of C.L. Moore.FAM: Wilson, Wm. J.: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
In town w/son Allie. On return from a trip up on the reservation.FAM: Sward, Edward: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Up from Omaha, visiting w/his brother, the doctor, and taking needed recreation.FAM: Peden, (Station Agent): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Family of Station Agent Peden was visited by Miss Hilleve Westerberg of Calhoun.D: Wright, F.M. (Rev. and Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Called to Red Oak last Sat. for death of his nephew, Bertie Fuller. They will pass a week or two with their people at Sherman Center. (Reported by Elliot, IA Graphic) (Assume Red Oak is in Iowa?)GEOG: Tunberg, Karl: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 3: Hooper
Moving to Scribner to accept a position w/the Leora Lane Dramatic Company. He played the pianist in the opera, "Doctor of Alcantara" in Oakland recently.FAM: Askwig, James (Mr/Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Drove up from Lyons.FAM: Williams (Miss): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left Tue. morning for visit w/her parents at Herman.FAM: Peterson, C.A. (Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Went to Blair to visit friends & relatives there.FAM: Bassman, W.H. (Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Mrs. Lindley of Pender down to visit her sister.GEOG: Ring, John: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Formerly in jewelry business here, now living in Hooper. Rode over, but storm caught him, denying him a return. Guest of Ira Thomas.GEOG: Lingwood, Walter (mr/Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Decatur
Left for England last week, where they expect to make their new home.GEOG: Quivey, (Prof. and Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Moving to Fullerton, Neb. where Mr. Quivey will be principal of the schools.FAM: Brookings, Goldie and Maude (Misses): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
In town, visiting friends, enroute to Lyons. Maude was guest of Miss Mattie Osborn & others. Goldie visiting Mrs. Hays, w/friends at Lyons, Wakefield, & Wayne. Takes teaching job at Canyon City, Colo.FAM: Cull, C.K. (Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/children, left Wed. for Norfolk, to visit her sister, Mrs. F.H. Salter.FAM: Preston, J.G.: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
J.G. Preston family visited by Miss Monroe of Wisconsin.FAM: Neumann (Banker): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Family visited by Mrs. Farnsworth and children of Boston.FAM: Swanberg, (Rev.): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Went to Omaha to visit his brother Herman, who is seriously ill w/inflammation of the bowels.GEOG: Johnson, (Rev.): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Former pastor here at M.E. church, now in Wisner. He and his brother from Silver Creek were in town today.FAM: Neumann, (Banker?): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Mrs. A.C. Stratton and Fred Neumann of Jericho, MO., were here visiting the Neumann's before going up to Pender.FAM: Trimborn, C.A. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
He went to Omaha to greet wife, children after their several month stay in San Francisco and Oakland, CA.FAM: Neumann, Henry and V.: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
They and their families will leave for family reunion in Fremont.FAM: Bigford, Jesse: Aug 14, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Possibly fatally injured by massive windstorm. Large flesh wound in the side, exposed the lungs, breaking several ribs. No family here to look after him. His brother, S.M. Bigford of Herman was called for and arrived.FAM: Frost, Emma: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Up from Omaha to visit relatives here.FAM: Strand, Swan (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
w/Louis Strand and Miss Mollie Magnuson, from near Oakland, visiting w/Lars Peterson.FAM: Monroe, H.W.: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited by his niece, Miss Maude Black of Lyons.FAM: Sutherland, J.R. (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/dau. Metta, visited friends in Omaha.FAM: Bonneau, (girls): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Bonneau girls visited by Miss Amy White of Decatur.FAM: Pallantyne, J. (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/children, departed for their home as Osmond, after a short visit w/relatives at this place.FAM: Adams, R.W.: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited by his sister, Miss May Adams of Lyons.FAM: Farley, O.A.: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited by brother from the east.FAM: Kissinger, Evelyn (Miss): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visiting her cousin, Mrs. Logan Barker, this week.FAM: Wallce, Harry and D.C.: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visiting their parents here.FAM: Sherman, B. (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Mrs. B. Sherman and family visited by her sister, Miss Kate O'Brien of Blair.FAM: Kelly, Wm.: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Family of Wm. Kelly visited by Mrs. J.B. House and children of Sioux City.GEOG: Chilcott, Josie (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Returned from Lincoln & trying to buy house there & move there to give her daughters the advantage of attending state university there.GEOG: Hopewell, M.R.: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited his old home in Denver, Missouri. Worth County. (seen in column 4 as well)GEOG: Behrens, Wm. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Left for California due to her poor health.FAM: Ray, Jim (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/son Ralpn (probably should be Ralph) are visiting with John Goodwill and family.B: Huntsburger, George (Infant, M): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Lyons
Born Thu. of last week.M: Stalp, Kate (Miss): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: West Point
Groom - Christ Shinstock. Married at Catholic church on last Wed.M: Shinstock, Christ: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: West Point
Bride - Miss Kate Stalp. Married at Catholic church on last Wed.D: Rogers, Lyman: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Lyons
Old Burt county settler died last Fri. at his home six miles east of Lyons, of heart disease.FAM: McPherson, John (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/daughter, thrown from their carriage while driving into Craig last week.D: Burns, Lawrence: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 5: Burt Co.
Old resident of this county, living near Golden (Colo.?), died on Sat. Aug 8, of stomach trouble. He leaves a wife and five children.GEOG: Askwig, James (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
Up from Oakland. Were once our old Dakota county neighbors and were among Nebraska's very earliest pioneers.M: Knollin, Mate A. (Miss): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 5: Decatur
Groom - D. Mack Leaming. Married Wed. at home of the bride's parents, Mr/Mrs. J.L. Knollin.M: Leaming, D. Mack: Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 5: Decatur
Bride - Miss Mate A. Knollin. Married Wed. at home of the bride's parents, Mr/Mrs. J.L. Knollin.GEOG: Rogers, A.C. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
Took trip back east to Buffalo, NY, Erie and Albion and other points in PA. Albion is old home of Mr. Rogers. Fondly remembers eating pears there 50 years ago.CRIME: Bright, Jack: Aug 21, 1896: p 2: c 2: Crawford
w/Thomas Wilson and Bert Alquire, each sentenced to 4 years in the penitentiary for robbing the hardware store of Robert McNair at Crawford. Bright was 22 yrs old.D: Smith, James: Aug 21, 1896: p 2: c 2: Albion
14 yrs. old, son of Mrs. Tom Smith, killed by accidental discharge of gun while out hunting with another boy.CRIME: Williams, J.C.: Aug 21, 1896: p 2: c 2: Blue Springs (?)
Blue Springs bank president sentenced for two years for falsifying the books of the bank. Supreme court accepted $2,000 bond, so is free during the pendency of the case.D: Peden, James: Aug 21, 1896: p 2: c 2: Bartlett
Old resident of Wheeler Co., died at Bartlett, aged 73 yrs. He homesteaded there in 1880, and lived there continuously since. He was an old soldier.FAM: Rulf, Peter (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 2: c 2: Madison
Both severely injured in a runaway accident.CRIME: Whittemore, B.G.: Aug 21, 1896: p 2: c 2: Auburn
Plead guilty to assault on 13 yr. old. Sentenced to 10 yrs.FAM: Newlean, J. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went to Omaha over Sunday.FAM: Swanson, C.J. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Len Blenkiron visited them, then left for his home at Belden.FAM: Boyce, Fred: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/sister Anna, went to Omaha Sat. He returned Monday. She remained.FAM: Griffin, Ed.: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Tekamah
w/his father in the Burtonian (newspaper) office. Up in Oakland visiting old friends.FAM: Tunberg, Henry (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by her sister Mrs. Carl Wallen of Tekamah.FAM: Hanson, George (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 2: Cuming Co.
w/children, visited Oakland.FAM: Backus, Gust: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Sons Albert and John Backus are home visiting w/their father NW of Oakland.B: Delaterre, Adolph (Infant, F): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Born Tue.FAM: Condron, H.E.: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Condron family visited by Mr/Mrs. Abe Milliken and Guss Saum and sister, all from Calhoun.FAM: Gleeson, Patrick (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Mrs. Mary and Miss Marie Gentleman of Omaha up visiting the Gleeson's. Mrs. Gentleman is a niece of Mrs. Gleeson.FAM: Forbes, J.E. (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/children, and Mr/Mrs. M. Blenkiron, left for Colorado Springs, Colo. where they will stay the summer and possibly make their home there. They've been here visiting C.J. Swanson.FAM: Carlson, Alfred: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visited by his brother-in-law, A.F. Soderstrom of Rock Island, Ill.FAM: Cull, C.K.: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
His brother, Will Cull of Salem, Wis., has been visiting.GEOG: Lindquist, Nels: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Used to live here, now in Wausa.FAM: Wright, F.M. (Rev. and Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned from their Iowa trip.FAM: Taylor, Frank W. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Were registered at Clifton hotel.FAM: Nelson, Mons and John: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Hauling out lumber for cattle sheds and corn cribs.FAM: Baugh, Ed. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Will head to Fremont to visit the Neumann families.D: Parker, Harry: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Lyons
Found dead in his bed on Tue. He has a brother who is consulate at Birmingham, England.FAM: Peterson, (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Lyons
Wife of Manager Peterson of the Peavy Elevator Company, came down Thu. to visit a few days w/her cousin, Mrs. A. Gustafson.FAM: McCord, H.A. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited by Mr/Mrs. Ross Peck of Shenandoah, IA. Mr. Peck is a teacher in the college there, passing his vacation here. He is a son-in-law of A.A. Plummer.D: Bigford, J.J.: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Died Thu. when corn crib was blown over on him. Age 54, born Buffalo, N.Y. Two brothers living, on ein McPherson Co., KS, and S.M. Bigford, near Herman.FAM: Neumann, V.: Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Left for Fremont for family reunion, w/his family following later. Henry Neumann drove over as well. Art and Maurice Neumann left later.FAM: Cull, C.K. (Mrs): Aug 21, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Returned from visit w/her sister, Mrs. F.H. Salter, at Norfolk. Accompanied by her sister, Mrs. H.A. East, and niece, Miss Mildred Steen, of St. Paul, Neb, who will spend a week w/relatives and friends here.FAM: Morell, Andrew: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
w/grand-daughter, Miss Lena Johnson, of Oakland, came down.FAM: Anderson, Charley: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
w/mother, from Oakland, visiting Joe Johnson.FAM: Hanson, Peter: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
w/family, down to spend day w/Eph Johnson.FAM: Loux, (Prof. and Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Spent sabbath in Craig.FAM: Blackstone, J.T. and G.A. (Messrs.): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Visiting BlairFAM: Craig, W.S.: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/daughter, came back from their outing trip on Sunday.FAM: Clark, W.A. (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/daughter Clara, went to Oakland to see dentist.FAM: Blackstone, J.T.: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/family, went to camp at Lake Quinnebaug.FAM: Clark, C.G.: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Visited by Miss Dean, who then returned to Omaha.FAM: Swanson, Tillie and Sidney: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Down from Oakland to visit Craig friends.FAM: Adams, Louise and Marie (Misses): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
From Tekamah, and w/Edward Barker of Streator, Ill., were in town.FAM: Freeman, John: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Family of John visisted by Miss Aggie Green, who then returned home to Calhoun.GEOG: McMullin, Abe: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/son. Used to live in Craig, now living in Beaver City.FAM: Peck, (Prof. and Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Prof. Peck, after a pleasant stay w/relatives here, returned to Iowa, Monday. Mrs. Peck will spend another week w/her father.FAM: Griffin, C.T.: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Spent Sunday in Lincoln, w/his family.FAM: Egleston, Myrtle: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visited w/her grand-parents last week.FAM: Houston, C.M. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Attending the state reunion, held at Lincoln this week.FAM: Bowes, H.H.: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Visited by her sister Mrs. Beach, who then returned home to Missouri.FAM: Sutherland, J.R.: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
w/daughter, Irene, left for Lincoln, where Irene visited a week.FAM: Hopewell, B.H.: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Hopewell family visited by Rev. Powers and dau. Pearl, of Lincoln.FAM: Austin, (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Very ill, visited by her mother, Mrs. Henry.GEOG: Wilson, Alex: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Arrived home from Chicago, where he has been attending a medical college.GEOG: Newell, Elsie (Miss): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Returned from 3 month visit in Onawa, Iowa.GEOG: Baldwin, Tom: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Returned from 6 month visit in Indiana.FAM: Chilcott, Fay and Iredale: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Party honoring them held by Mrs. C.A. Hinsdale.FAM: Peterson, E.W. (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Had been visiting her relatives in Chicago, with her children.B: Kunhurst, (Infant, M): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Lyons
Born Aug 15.M: Jacco, Ned: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah ?
Bride - Miss Lucy Smith. Not a marriage announcement, but simply mentions married & married names. Living in Butte, Montana. Visiting friends in Tekamah.CRIME: Barnes, Will: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Unknown
From "No Man's Land", up before Judge Ward for hog stealing, getting 25 days in jail.FAM: Rathbon, Irving (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Allen
Sister of Mrs. R.A. Pool. Went to Golden Springs Burt county, yesterday to visit relatives. (reported from Emerson)CRIME: Marvin, H.C.: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Tramp who took the overcoat from the Merchants hotel at Tekamah, was given 20 days in jail by Judge Ward.FAM: Stout, Charley: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: O'Neil ?
Dr. Corrigan's drug clerk, visited his home at Tekamah, and to see his other best girl.GEOG: Thompson, (Mr/Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Used to live here. Story about Mrs. Thompson being hit by lightning while living on a farm a mile west of Chas. Goll's.CRIME: Brown, J.: Aug 28, 1896: p 1: c 5: Pender
Stole horse from Starkey pasture on reservation. Escaped from jail when sheriff let them eat dinner in the office. Sheriff stepped out front a few minutes, when Mr. Brown jumped out window. Recaptured.D-MURDER: Rose, Paul G.: Aug 28, 1896: p 3: c 2: Sidney
Weld county stockman disappeared July 27. Colonel. Left home to find missing cattle which turned up w/rustler D.A. Cochran. Buried near saddle and bridle from his horse. Body found 40 miles from Rose ranch (near Kimball?)CRIME: Cockran, D.A.: Aug 28, 1896: p 3: c 2: Kimball
Cattle rustler, charged w/killing Paul G. Rose.CRIME: Cary, Simon: Aug 28, 1896: p 3: c 3: Curtis
Shot editor of Curtis Courier, Dr. S.R. Razee twice. Little hope of his recovery.FAM: Farley, O.A.: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by his brother, J.W., of Fulton.FAM: Stauffer, S.W.: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting from Tekamah.FAM: Colson, Dimmick: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by Mr/Mrs. C.H. Ecklund of Stanton, IA.FAM: Conn, W.I. (Mr/Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Little son has been sick 7-10 days with inflammation of the bowels.FAM: Carlson, Wm. (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/daughter, went to Omaha to visit another dau.FAM: Thomas, Ira (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by her cousin, Miss Mary Hathaway of Tekamah.FAM: Harrington, B.S.: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/Fred Uehling, their families went to pioneer picnic at German Hall.FAM: Ford, O.A. (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oaklad
visited by her sister, Mrs. O.F. Lincoln and children of Omaha.GEOG: Beckstrom, Luther: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Has been in Omaha at commercial school for some time. Will not return until fall.FAM: Cull, C.K. (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Drove her sister, Mrs. H.A. East, and Miss Mildred Steen, to West Point, from where she took the train for their home at St. Paul, Neb.FAM: Titze, August and Will: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Tekamah
Involved in case. August Titze exonerated, Will handed judgement for a small fine.FAM: Gentleman, J.R.: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/family, in from Omaha to visit w/the Gleeson's, north of Oakland. Mr. Gentleman is a Union Pacific engineer. Mr. Gentleman and Patrick Gleeson visited newspaper office.FAM: McCourt, John (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visiting her sister in LyonFAM: Harrington, B.S.: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/Fred Uehling, their families went to pioneer picnic at German Hall.FAM: Ford, O.A. (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oaklad
visited by her sister, Mrs. O.F. Lincoln and children of Omaha.GEOG: Beckstrom, Luther: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Has been in Omaha at commercial school for some time. Will not return until fall.FAM: Cull, C.K. (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Drove her sister, Mrs. H.A. East, and Miss Mildred Steen, to West Point, from where she took the train for their home at St. Paul, Neb.FAM: Titze, August and Will: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Tekamah
Involved in case. August Titze exonerated, Will handed judgement for a small fine.FAM: Gentleman, J.R.: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/family, in from Omaha to visit w/the Gleeson's, north of Oakland. Mr. Gentleman is a Union Pacific engineer. Mr. Gentleman and Patrick Gleeson visited newspaper office.FAM: McCourt, John (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visiting her sister in Lyons.FAM: Mann, J.D.: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Down from Lyons, visiting w/relatives here.FAM: Thomas, Ira (Mr/Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visited by Mrs. John Thomas and daughter, Inez, of Lyons.FAM: Thomas, Walter: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visited by his cousin, Roy Thomas of Lyons.B: Evans, Joe (Infant, F): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Born Tue. weighing 10 lbs.FAM: Parmelee, Albert and Bessie: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Emerson
Master Albert and Miss Bessie Parmalee visiting Thomas' here. Their mother is Miss Minnie Cord, who taught school in Oakland for many years.GEOG: Atkinson, E.B.: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 3: Burt Co.
Former county superintendent of public schools appointed as superintendent of Seneca Indian school, Quahaw Agency, Indian Territory, at $1000/year. (Assumed move will occur?)FAM: Leeper, T.W. (Dr.): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Up to Laurel visiting his sister and doing professional work.FAM: Smith, R. (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returned from visiting her sister at Chadron for last six weeks.GEOG: Chilcott, (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Up from Tekamah w/Mrs. Cameron, to visit Mrs. Park Hays. Mrs. Chilcott left next day for Lincoln to live there due to school advantages. Miss Iredale will attend the university, while Miss Fay attends high school.FAM: Simmons, Ben (Mr/Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Up from Tekamah visiting friends.B: Young, Lewis (Infant, M): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
11 lb. boy born a week ago last Wed. at their home east of Oakland.M: Young, John A.P.: Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Idaho Falls
Bride - Miss Beata Olin. Marr. last Sat. night. Groom moved from Oakland, Neb. a year and a half ago. Large, flowery description, lots of relatives mentioned.M: Olin, Beata (Miss): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 5: Idaho Falls
Groom - John A.P. Young. Marr. last Sat. night. Groom moved from Oakland, Neb. a year and a half ago. Large, flowery description, lots of relatives mentioned.FAM: Wold, Chas (Mrs): Aug 28, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
w/children, left for Omaha to visit her parents and take in state fair.FAM: Lillie, J. (Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited friends and relatives here for several weeks before returning home to Council Bluffs, IA last week.GEOG: Merrell, Addie: Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Will teach in Palmquist district this fall/winter.GEOG: Mason, Carrie (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Will begin her school in the Gleason district, 3 mi. N. of Oakland, next Monday.FAM: Bithell, (Rev. and Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
In from Decatur.GEOG: Ellis, Fred (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited relatives and friends at their old home in Arizona.FAM: Hodson, A.W. (Rev): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
From Pueblo, Colo., visiting for several weeks. His parents in Iowa will be visited before his return home.GEOG: Jeep, Lloyd: Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Was clerk in his uncles store here, and has gone to Sioux City to attend school.B: Fuller, W.R. (Infant, M): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Born last Friday.GEOG: Craig, Vernon: Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Lef t ofr Leigh, Neb. where he has secured a school near there.FAM: McPherson, John (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
He's considerably out of health, she's recovering from her lameness very slowly.GEOG: Arnold, Elsie (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
From her home in Iowa, she is a sister of Mrs. J.A. McLaughlin. Miss Arnold will teach the intermediate dept. in our schools the coming year.GEOG: Larson, Lillie (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Began teaching in the John Freeman district.FAM: Young, Andrew: Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Andrew Young and his two oldest sons, Jack Singhaus and Burt Struthers, were visitors at the fair Wed.FAM: Nelson, Ellen (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
w/Mrs. Johnson, left Tue. for a visit among relatives in Minnesota.FAM: Craig, Thompson (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Hosted a party for many young folks.B: Gates, J.H. (Infant, F): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Lyons
10 lb. girl, b. Aug. 22.M: Senter, Mattie (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Bancroft
Groom - William Watson. Married last Thu.M: Watson, William: Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Bancroft
Bride - Miss Mattie Senter. Married last Thu.GEOG: Brookings, Goldie (MIss): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Burt Co.
Left for Pueblo, Col. where she expects to remain for some time. (unsure if a move there or extended visit)FAM: Houston, C.M. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Down visiting Grand Army encampment at Lincoln.GEOG: Ray, J.I. (Prof): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 4: Fremont
Will be principal in Herman public school beginning Monday.D: Yowell, Berry: Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Herman
Young man living one mile W. of Herman, was kicked to death by a horse Sat. morning.FAM: Wallace, Harry: Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Herman
Traveling salesman, his brother D.C. Jr. will attend to the business at Herman.FAM: Wilson, A.G. (Rev.): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Pastor of Presbyterian church, has two sons who are missionaries to India. Dr. Alex S. Wilson will join his brother, Edgar, who has been in India for some time, about the middle of Oct.GEOG: Harney, Steve: Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Burt Co.
Returned from Archer Co., Texas. Reports no rain there, county is all dried up.D: Carlson, Hannah C. (Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Cuming Co.
Well known lady, died from effects of an operation performed at Emmanuel hospital in Omaha on Aug. 24. Funeral took place at Swedish cemetery south of Pender.CRIME: Holland, R.B.: Sep 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
19 yr old boy, disappeared from Washington , D.C. last Dec. $50 reward for him offered. In jail, w/sheriff inquiring about him.GEOG: Barber, C.E. (Prof): Sep 4, 1896: p 2: c 3: North Platte
Has been in charge of schools here for last four years. Leaves to go to Kearney, then on to Salin, Kan., to take charge of the Math dept. in the St. Johns military school.CRIME: Strellner, David: Sep 4, 1896: p 2: c 3: Cedar Co.
Farmer, fined $10 and costs for cruelly whipping his 14 yr. old dau. Divulged during trial that he habitually whipped his wife.D: Johnson, William (Infant of): Sep 4, 1896: p 2: c 3: Superior
Infant child of Mr/Mrs. William Johnson, NE of Superior, drowned in a tub of water left standing on the floor by its mother.FAM: Hultburg, Chas.: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Lyons, visiting relatives here.B: Johnson, Peter (Infant, M): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Argo
Born last Sunday.FAM: Alderman, F.B. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/their boy, drove over from West Point for a few hours.GEOG: Nelson, Minnie (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left to attend the state normal at Peru, Nebr.FAM: Hanson, John H. (Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Her sister, Mrs. S.W. Johnson returned to Omaha after visiting.GEOG: Swanson, Nina (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for Omaha to take a course at the commericial college.FAM: Swanson, Sidney: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/sister, Miss Rena, visited Omaha and Fair.FAM: Magnason, John (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/son, visiting Omaha.GEOG: Boyd, Kate (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for Lincoln to attend state university for next school year.FAM: Colson, Dimmick (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/mr/Mrs. Eckland of Stanton, IA, drove to Lake Quinnebaugh last Sun.FAM: Holmquist, O. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/Miss Edith Lonquist, went to St. Paul, to attend carnival and G.A.R. meeting.GEOG: Larson, Hilda (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Arrived home from Omaha and will remain for some time. Her cousin, Frank V. Larson, drove in and met her at the train.FAM: Nelson, John: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From West Point, visiting a few days with his mother this week.GEOG: Hanson, Marie (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for Chicago, where she expects to remain an indefinite time.GEOG: Johanson, Anton: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for Omaha to take a course in business college.FAM: Seaberg, (Mrs. Rev): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
She was visited by her sister Miss Anna Risberg, of Rockford, Ill.FAM: Cameron, Peter (Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Up from Tekamah, getting acquainted w/her new grandson.FAM: Harrington, B.S. (Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for St. Paul, to take in sights during carnival week and visit her sisters in Minnesota.FAM: Hanson, H.C.: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Absent for several ears traveling as a musician, in Oakland visiting his mother and possibly giving a concert here soon.FAM: Neumann, Adolph: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/three daughters, from Jerico, MO., came up from the reunion to visit with the family here. Miss Olive, will remain w/Henry Neumann this winter.FAM: Wallerstedt, S.L. (Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/sister, attended fair at Omaha.GEOG: Hobson, Chrissie (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Down from Lyons, before leaving for Missouri.FAM: Kline, J.C.W. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Left for Onawa, returning w/Mrs. Noble, who will visit here.FAM: Danielson, Hanna (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited friends/relatives here, returned home to Omaha.FAM: Feumann, Jacob (Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/son, Wellingtong, of Hubbard, IA, visited relatives here, hten went home.FAM: Pile, (Prof. and Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Vacationing in Wayne, with Miss Meek who takes charge of the first intermediate room in he public schools.FAM: Neumann, V. And Henry: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Returning from large family reunion at Fremont.M: Nelson, Johannah (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Argo
Groom - Charlie Gunnerson. Will be marr. Sept. 11 at homeof bride's brother, P.E. Nelson, near Argo. Couple is quite popular.M: Gunnerson, Charlie: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Argo
Bride - Miss Johannah Nelson. Will be marr. Sept. 11 at homeof bride's brother, P.E. Nelson, near Argo. Couple is quite popular.FAM: Howlands, (Rev. and Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Tekamah guests of Baptist Young People's Association reunion. w/Miss Maggie Howlands, John Howland.FAM: Parmelee, E.L. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Tekamah guests of Baptist Young People's Association reunion.FAM: Hopewell, H.M. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Tekamah guests of Baptist Young People's Association reunion. w/Reeves Hopewell.FAM: Helms, (Mrs.' Jr/Sr): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Tekamah guests of Baptist Young People's Association reunion. Mrs. Helms, Sr., and Mrs. Helms, Jr.D: Berg, Peter: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Died Tue. Age 25, his home was in Henry Co., Ill., where he has a brother, his only relative we understand. Died of heart disease. Lengthy story given, concerns of suicide, murder, etc.M: Brookings, Maude (Miss): Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 6: Onawa
Groom - Charlie Stauffer. She's from Tekamah, he's from Oakland. Married in Onawa, IA Aug. 31. She's accomplished dau. of G.P. Brookings of Brookings Hotel. Irregular mode of getting married mentioned.M: Stauffer, Charlie: Sep 4, 1896: p 5: c 6: Onawa
Bride - Miss Maude Brookings. She's from Tekamah, he's from Oakland. Married in Onawa, IA Aug. 31. She's accomplished dau. of G.P. Brookings of Brookings Hotel. Irregular mode of getting married mentioned.FAM: McCourt, John (Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
Visiting her parents Mr/Mrs. John Eagleton.FAM: Irish, Minnie (Miss): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
Visiting w/her sister, Mrs. Chas. Kilbourn.FAM: Kilbourn, (Mr/Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
Visiting friends and relatives in Whiting.FAM: Gibbs, E.B.: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/family, returned from their trip through the west.B: Wedergreen, Charlie (Infant, M): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Born last Monday.FAM: Gregoire, E.A.: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
w/brother, drove to visit their brother in Lyons.GEOG: Blackstone, Mable (Miss): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Began a term of school in the Brokaw district.FAM: Craig, Alice and Mary (Misses): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
attended a party of Miss Blanch Gilkerson in Tekamah.GEOG: McPherson, Francie (Miss): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Began teaching north of Tekamah.FAM: Olson, (Mr/Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 3: Swaburg
Visited by Mr/Mrs. Walberg of Oakland.GEOG: Erickson, Ambrose: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/Andrew Larson, will start overland to Wayne county this week. (Unknown if they moved there, or simply visited)FAM: Larson, A. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Viewing their farm at Lyons this week.FAM: Erickson, Chas (Mr): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/family, drove to Bell Creek country last week.FAM: Olson, Oliver: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/family, from Oakland, visiting Swaburg.FAM: Anderson, Louis: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/family, from Lyons, visiting here.FAM: Anderson, Eric: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/family, from Cuming county, down to greet their friends here.FAM: Johnson, Eph.: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
w/Matts Frost and their families and Mrs. Saispair, went up to Lyons to visit friends.FAM: Johnson, Eph and Joe: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Took a trip to the Dodge county capitol.GEOG: Olson, John: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Has been working for Mr. Harris of Hooper. Shook hands with people before going to Newman's Grove, where he will be found in the same business under a different name.FAM: Bowers, O.B. (Dr and Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
From Oakland, guests of Rev. E_____ and family.GEOG: Telyea, Jennie (Miss): Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Will teach six miles SW of town. She is a Tekamah school grad, and has given excellent satisfaction as a teacher.GEOG: Goodwell, Helen: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Will attend school at Bellevue the present year.GEOG: Nesbit, Nellie: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Will attend school at Bellevue the present year.GEOG: Worcester, Allie: Sep 11, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
He is next to be entered on the roll at State University from Burt county this year. He is an excellent young man and his friends predict a bright future for him.FAM: Uehling, Fred (Mr/Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting in Hooper.FAM: Renard, A.: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Family visited by Miss M.J. Kelly of Bancroft.FAM: Stauffer, John (Mr/Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by Mr/Mrs. T.W. Hobson of Lyons.FAM: Nelson, Peter N. and Mons: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Bell Creek, shipped 2 car loads of hogs to Omaha.FAM: McCourt, John (Mr/Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by Joe Galis of Lyons.FAM: Harding, Eugene W.: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Down from Wakefield to visit his parents.GEOG: Harbor, Raleigh: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Back from Lincoln, unable to begin college due to his age.FAM: Eagleton, Will: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Took his sister, Mrs. John McCourt, over to Decatur to spend a week w/her parents.FAM: Blomberg, Anna (Miss): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to her work at Omaha after a visit of several weeks w/her parents here.FAM: Thomas, Joe: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up from Tekamah for a few hours' visit w/his parents.FAM: Johnson, Claus: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
17 year old son of Claus, living 5 miles W, is said to be suffering from appendicitis.FAM: Harding, Bert C.: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Up from Brock to spend Sabbath w/his parents. Bert has a position in a general merchandise store at that place and is doing well.FAM: Peden, Howard: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
5 year old son of A.B. Peden, fell off the yard fence, breaking both bones of the right forearm.GEOG: Larson, Carl: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Moved his family west of Wausa. Mr. Larson is a veterinarian.GEOG: Morell, Chas.: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to live here, now in Gothenburg, Dawson Co. He and family visited his parents and friends near here.GEOG: Taylor, F.W.: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Proprietor of the Clifton Hotel in town. Will take charge of the new hotel at Blair, known as the Keeley house.FAM: Thomas, J.R. (Mr): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Drove up from Omaha to visit with his son Ira and family.FAM: Hanson, George (Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/Miss Hilma Hanson of the West side, visited friends here and shopped.FAM: Humphrey, John (Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/children, and from Johnson, Neb., arrived here for a visit w/her parents, Mr/Mrs. John Thomas.D: Holmquist, C. (Mr): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Mother of Mr. C. Holmquist died at Salina, Kansas. Mr. H. was visiting in Minnesota, but left today to attend the funeral.GEOG: Condron, Harry (Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Packed her home and moved her family by team to Fremont where they will reside. Her husband already there, working for F.E. and M.V. Ry. Co.FAM: Bowers, O.B. (Dr and Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
They visited Tekamah.FAM: Arthur, (Dr): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Visited by his uncle, Mr. J. Laughlin, of Golden Springs.FAM: Hays, Park (Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Visited by her brother, Frank A. Cameron of Tekamah.FAM: Stauffer, Theo.: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
w/family, moved into the Sudenburg residence across the track.FAM: Sprague, J.W.: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Visiting from Nance county. Here to visit w/family of Judge Arthur, Mrs. Arthur being a relative. From Golden Springs where he was visiting the Laughlins.FAM: Sprague, J.W.: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Father of Miss Minnie Sprague, a former teacher in the Oakland schools, but now living in Salt Lake City.D-SUICIDE: Barnard, Peter: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Cut his throat last Wed, causing death. His sweetheart had rejected his offers of love and marriage. Lived five miles east of Oakland, but reported from West Point.GEOG: Plummer, Mel: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 6: Tekamah
Used to live here, moved away to McCook, Neb. 3 years ago. He's suffered his third year of drought, losing all his crops.BIO: Shafer, Mike: Sep 11, 1896: p 5: c 6: Arizona
Burt co. resident 40 yrs, arriving fall 1856 from Jefferson co., IA. More info seen.D-MURDER: Danley, (Asst. Postmaster and Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 2: Chadron
Killed their two children, and nearly his wife and self. Cause said to be belief in end of world on day of killing. Belief in Christian Science cited, with other deaths told. (See Pg 7, col 5)ASYLUM: Calkins, J.F. (Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 2: Chadron
Wife of a newspaper man. Comitted to private asylum at Council Bluffs. Cause said to be overzealous belief in Christian Science.ASYLUM: Deitrick, Ira (Mrs): Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 2: Crawford
Attempted to commit suicide several times, comitted to state asylum in Norfolk. Said to be due to belief in Christian Science "healers".D: Waldorf, Jerre: Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 3: Fremont
Bones dug up while excavating for the chicory factory. Two old residents say it's Jerre, who came from some place on Hudson river, NY, and was a man of means. Died in fall of 1857. Coffin not found, buried in pine box.CRIME: Brown, Jake: Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 3: Overton
Assaulted dau. of F.H. Hubbard, age 18, after family had gone to sleep. Jake was hired to help Hubbard a few days earlier. Fight ensued, Brown thrown out. Returned to request clothes. Another fight. Hubbard hurt.CRIME: Sullivan, John: Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 3: Louisville
Burglarized Edward Bros. general store. Sentenced to two years, six months in the pen.CRIME: Pervine, Hale: Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 3: Louisville
Burglarized Edward Bros. general store. Sentenced to one year and six months in penitentiary. Age 18, his father is a respectable farmer at Creighton.FAM: Leard, Arthur: Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 3: Schuyler
Son of Rev. T.W. Leard, rode his bike, failed turn, thrown through window, cutting face, requiring stitches.FAM: Sawdon, Albert: Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 3: Wallace
Son of E.W. Sawdon. Accidentally shot mowing hay near his hom. Gun slipped from resting place on mowing machine, discharging.D-SUICIDE: Keith, W.B.: Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 3: Beaver City
Prominent citizen and farmer. Tried cutting throat, then shot himself in the head with target rifle. Recovery doubtful.D: Pierce, S.A.: Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 3: Kimball Co.
Single man, one of wealthiest in that part of state. Age 35. Accidental overdose on morphine used to kill tooth pain. Good business abilities, upright character.D: Rhinehart, C.M.: Sep 11, 1896: p 6: c 3: Aurora
Age 22, attempting to step from top of one frieght car to another, falling between them. Employee of stock yards for five years.D: Danley, W.A. (Asst. Postmaster): Sep 11, 1896: p 7: c 5: Chadron
Baby and 4 yr. old dau. died in apparent arson. Unknown party said to have thrown kerosene in room, setting fire. Many theories given. See also page 6, col. 2. abt. religious zeal, end of world.GEOG: Bruce, Albert: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Moved from Herman to here.FAM: Spielman, Jesse: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Visited by his niece, Miss Ella Keister of Valentine.FAM: Workman, Kate: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Is working in Omaha, recently returned from Hot Springs, S.D. and other summer resorts, spent Sunday with the folks at home.GEOG: Johnson, Jimmie: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Returned from Racine, Wis., where he has been working the last summer, saying there's nothing there for a working man.GEOG: Ritchey, (Rev): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Will give farewell sermon, then leave for Humbolt.FAM: Craig, Alice, Mary and Mable (Misses): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Went to Tekamah Sunday.FAM: Gregorie, Alex: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
After a short visit with his brother and family, returned home to Michigan.GEOG: Lee, Arthur: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Left to enter state university in Lincoln.FAM: Bell, W. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Craig
Started for Thurston. They will also visit Sioux City.D: Larson, Oliver O. (Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
She received news of the death of her father in Idaho Falls, Idaho last week. He died in his sleep.FAM: Morell, Charles: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Oakland
From Gothenburg, visiting his parents here. Saw friends in Swaburg before returning to his post of duty as Deputy County Clerk of Dawson Co.FAM: Hiennaman, Jake: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
His uncle is here for a short stay, from Keya Paha county.FAM: Strand, Swan (Mr/Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Swaburg
Down from Oakland.FAM: McCourt, John (Mr/Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
Visiting from Oakland.FAM: Wells, (Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 4: Decatur
From Pender, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will Page.GEOG: Austin, E.J. (Dr): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
New practicing physician here. He's from Cedar Co.FAM: Emmington, M. (Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Thurston
Visited a few days w/relatives in Oakland.CRIME: Barns, Will: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Released from jail, and is presumed will not steal hogs again.GEOG: Gallup, Albert: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland ?
Will teach in Westrand district, west of Oakland, next year.D: Phillips, Chas. (Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
From Dakota City, died in Lyons Sept. 9th. She had been visiting her children, Canfield and Mrs. David Everett.GEOG: Selden, Perry: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Blair
Editor of Blair Pilot, has been removed to a Fremont hospital for treatment. It is feared he will not recover.FAM: Chicken, Prairie (Mr/Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Burt Co.
(Unknown if this is a joke) Prairie Chicken and his wife got drunk on the reservation last week, and during a fight with knives the chicken got the worst of it, and is not expected to live.GEOG: Hobson, Chrissie (Miss): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Lyons
Visited her old home at Glenwood, IA. Will also attend the wedding of her cousin, Miss Laura Holt, at Rosaland, MO.GEOG: Calnon, Flora: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Decatur
She began to teach school near Golden.GEOG: Hegglund, Helina (Miss): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 6: Gothenburg
Left to see fair in Omaha, then spend a couple of months at Oakland.GEOG: Moseman, John: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 6: Pender
Traded his home in West Pender to the Homquist comapny for residence property in Oakland, and will move there Oct. 1st. Another good family going...D: Taylor, J.B. (Capt.): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 6: Benner
Business man. Accidentally shot and killed himself Wed. of last week. Had lived in Cuming and Dodge counties a number of years and was a member of the masonic lodge at Wisner.FAM: Bennish, L.P.: Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 6: Thurston
Drove to Hooper by way of Lyons and Oakland last week, where he has relatives. Miss Millie Pilger, a niece, returned w/him to visit with friends in Pender for the next four weeks.CRIME: Parcell, (unknown): Sep 18, 1896: p 1: c 6: Decatur
A photographer doing temporary work here, eloped Sat. night with a young girl named Mowery. He's married and has a wife and two kids in Missouri Valley. Arrested in the morning for fighting and fined $6 & costs.FAM: Kline, J.C.W.: Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/his son, was a passenger for Blair Monday.FAM: Peden, A.B. (Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
West to Sioux City to visit with her mother.FAM: Holmquist, O. (Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/niece, Miss Edith Lonquist, returned from their visit to Minneapolis.FAM: Holmquist, J.: Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went wth his father to Salina, Kan., last week to attend the funeral of Mr. O. Holmquist's mother.D: Hanson, James and Nels (Mesdames): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/W.J. Holmquist, went to Blair to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Larson.GEOG: Ohlson, C.E.: Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Former manager of Farmers' Union, left for Portland, Oregon, where he has secured a position at a lumber company.D: Johnson, August (dau. of): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Argo
Last Friday, the little daughter of Mr/Mrs. August Johnson, who live on the Edgarson homestead, died. Funeral held Sunday at the Free church by Rev. E. Brolund.FAM: Peterson, Lars: Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Received word that his brother, Erick Dahl, a prominent farmer at Wausa, was unfortunatly losing his mind. Lars went to Wausa w/M. Keller.FAM: Rabie, Louie: Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/family, living six miles SE, went to Herman for a visit with riends.GEOG: Mason, Carrie (Miss): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Up from Tekamah to take charge of her school in the Gleeson district.FAM: True, Grace (Miss): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Returned to Omaha after a visit of several days with her aunt, Mrs. E.A. Griffin.M: Smith, Lucy (Miss): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Groom - Mr. Jacco. No marriage listed, but shoing maiden name of person. Shopping in town with Mrs. George Minier.FAM: Holmquist, O. and J.W.: Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Southbound passengers for Omaha. Mr. O. Holmquist on his way to Salina, Kansas, to attend the funeral ofhis mother.FAM: Colson, A.J. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Omaha, with the baby, to visit parents of Mrs. Olson and Mr/Mrs. O.K. Johnson. Mr. Olson is manager for the T.J. Northwall Implement Co.FAM: Bachelor, Edith (Miss): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 3: Pierce
Teacher in Pierce, was visiting her cousin, Miss Meeks, last week. (In Oakland?). Miss Bachelor had just returned from a visit at her home as had Miss Meeks from Ohio. Both had lots of gossip for each other.FAM: Askwig, Jas. and Ed (Mesdames): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited fair in Omaha.FAM: Emmington, Mike (Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visiting from Pender to see families of V.L. Fried and Ed. Baugh.FAM: Preston, J.G. (Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Her sister, Mrs. Ramsey. is very sick at her home north of Oakland. Dr Arthur in attendance.GEOG: Ball, (Mr): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Formerly a clerk in the Ogden Hotel at Council Bluffs, will be propietor of Clifton hotel at beginning of next month.FAM: Everett, Fremont (Mr/Mrs): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/Rev. and Mrs. Webster, down from Lyons to attend lecture by Bishop Newman.M: Nelson, Johannah (Miss): Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 5: Argo
Groom - Charley Gunnarson. Married last Friday at home of bride's brother, Mr. P.E. Nelson near Argo by Rev. Nels Carlson of Minden, Nebr.M: Gunnarson, Charley: Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 5: Argo
Bride - Miss Johanna Nelson. Married last Friday at home of bride's brother, Mr. P.E. Nelson near Argo by Rev. Nels Carlson of Minden, Nebr.FAM: Cord, C.H.: Sep 18, 1896: p 5: c 5: West Point
Drove there w/his mother-in-law, Mrs. Plummer, who tookd the train there for Hayes City to visit her son.FAM: Askwig, Ed. and James (Mesdames): Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
From Oakland, visiting fair.FAM: Dickinson, C.T. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
w/dau. Helen, drove to Craig to visit with friends.M: Phillips, Sherman A.: Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Bride - Miss Lillie Buck. Marr. Sept. 18, by Rev. A. G. Wilson. Both of Burt County, Nebr.M: Buck, Lillie (Miss): Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Groom - Sherman A. Phillips. Marr. Sept. 18, by Rev. A. G. Wilson. Both of Burt County, Nebr.GEOG: Gammel, Ranholph: Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 3: Tekamah
Returned to Burt County, after moving to MO. last spring. (Yes, name is shown as Ranholph, and not Randolph)FAM: Johnston, A.J. (Dr): Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 3: Craig
Drove to Scribner Tue. to see his father and mother. They intend to start for their home in Illinois, Thu.CRIME: Hortfelker, Henry: Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 4: Webster twp, Dodge Co.
Collector for Webster twp., stolen $3,000 of county's funds, and leaving debts of $6,000.GEOG: Lukins, L. (Dr): Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah
Moved from Herman to here. It is 2nd physician to locate in the county seat.CRIME: Shafer, Joe: Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 4: Burt Co.
Sent to penitentiary for stealing hogs out of stockyards at Craig. Has been released and left for Iowa to live. Cannot be in Burt Co. on account of being arrested on another charge.D: Selden, Perry (Hon): Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 4: Blair
Editor of Blair pilot, died Wed. 10 pm. Died after being taken to a Fremont hospital for treatment.INSANE: Dahl, Eric: Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 4: Wausa
Finally crossed the line, and was committed to Niobrara to examine his sanity.GEOG: Bayers, Ella (Miss): Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 4: Thurston
From Tekamah, will supervise the Hall school S. of Pender.GEOG: Fried, A.T. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 25, 1896: p 1: c 4: Pender
Rode their bicycles from Oakland, Iowa via Omaha and Oakland, Nebr. They like their new home, but have kind feelings for Pender and her people.GEOG: Newman, (Bishop): Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Left for Croyden, IA. (Unknown if it's a permanent move)FAM: Wallerstedt, Frank (Mr/Mrs): Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
In from Tekamah.FAM: Stauffer, John (Mr/Mrs): Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from Tekamah visit.FAM: Langford, (Deputy Sheriff): Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/dau. Gertrude, in Oakland.GEOG: Geith, Henry: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Used to live here, now in Pender.FAM: Hammarstrom, A. (Mrs): Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/daughter, returned from Sioux City.FAM: Morrell, Chas. (Mrs): Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting from Gothenburg to see relatives. Will now visit in Illinois.GEOG: Oberg, Martin: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Denied entry to university in Lincoln on account of his age.FAM: Cameron, Neil: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Brought young bull dog up from Tekamah as a peace offering to his young nephew, the new addition to ye editors's family.GEOG: Genth, Henry: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to be clerk for C.J. Swanson's. Now living in Pender.FAM: Plumer, A.A.: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
(Seen it spelled as Plummer elsewhere) From Craig, and a cousin of Ross Hammond. Was here for political purposes.GEOG: Sandwall, Fritz: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Used to be a resident here, working for Jeweler Griffin. Now lives in South Omaha.FAM: Johnson, Oscar: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
A young son of Claus Johnson, living 6 mi. W. of Oakland, operated on for appendicitis in Omaha.FAM: Dahl, Erich: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Recently lost his mind at Wausa, brought here by his brother Lars Peterson, and taken out to his farm.FAM: McCormick, Harold F.: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
General manager of McCormick Harvester Co., in the city looking after business affairs. He is a son-in-law of the wealthiest man in the US, Mr. Rockefeller.FAM: Wells, A.E.: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
w/cousin, Walter E. Wells of Delavan county, Wis., left on hunting trip to western part of state.GEOG: Falk, Alex: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Down from Coleridge, and will likely stay the winter, possibly attend school.FAM: Renard, Andrew (Mr/Mrs): Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Daughter, Miss Anna, had surprise party thrown for her.FAM: Peterson, Chas. J.: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Called to Ponca due to illness of Louie Peterson.FAM: Renard, Gus: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Down from Wausa for a short visit w/his parents and brothers.FAM: Parmeleee, E.L. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
From Tekamah, w/Mrs. N.H. Dowd, booked at Clifton hotel.GEOG: Snygg, Alfred: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Used to live here, now in Wausa.FAM: Coleson, A.J. (Mr/Mrs): Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Incorrectly reported last week that they returned to Omaha, but did this week. Visited Mrs. Coleson's parents, Mr/Mrs. Oke Johnson.FAM: Peterson, P.F.: Sep 25, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Will take over Clifton hotel w/J.H. Ball. The house has been leased by Geo. Peterson of Elk Point, S.D. and managed by his son, P.F. Peterson, and son-in-law, J.H. Ball.D: Williams, A.J.: Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Battle Creek
Age 64, died on sidewalk. Was old soldier, born at Underhill, VT. Joined 20th Wisc. infantry in Jul 1862 where he served 'til war's end. Moved from S. Dak. to Madison Co., in 1879. Bur. Union Cem. Left wife, 5 kids.D: Kirchner, Wes: Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Rushville
On farm fo Ed Keller, 8 mi. SW of Rushville, Wes, age 20, died in a well when it caved in. Attempts to immediately dig him out failed when his head was discovered crushed and death presumed instaneous.CRIME: Spencer, Edward E.: Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Nebraska City
Killed John Ricker. Found guilty of manslaughter, sentenced 10 yrs.D_MURDER: Ricker, John: Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Nebraska City
Location of trial of killer, Edward E. Spencer. (Unknown date/location of death.)CRIME: Ferguson, Charles: Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Nebraska City ?
(Possibly sentenced here, unknown for sure). Five years for the larceny of some harnes belonging to a farmer near Palmyra.CRIME: Beck, Quiller: Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Nebraska City ?
(Possibly sentenced here, unknown for sure). Sentenced to four years for stealing hogs.CRIME: Hankins, J.D.: Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Nebraska City
Dug hole out of jail w/Henry Webber. Webber recaptured at Percival. Both charged with selling mortgaged property.CRIME: Powell, Alexander: Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Nebraska City
Charged w/attempted criminal assault. Plead guilty w/insanity. 3 physicians say he's sane. Sentenced 2 yrs.GEOG: Presson, (Rev and Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Pawnee City
Headed Methodist Episcopal church here for three years. Goes to Cozad.CRIME: Speth, Emil: Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Creighton
Charged with burglary. Goods recovered in haystack.D_SUICIDE: Bendolen, Laura (Miss): Oct 16, 1896: p 2: c 3: Fremont
Death by chloroform. Distressed over old love affair.CRIME: Price, Joe: Oct 16, 1896: p 3: c 6: Cedar Creek
Argued w/George Stadler over payment of beer keg. Stabbed George five times.FAM: Kline, J.C.W. (Mr/Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting in Blair.FAM: Goodrich, A.L. (Mr/Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting in Ponca.FAM: Meek, (Miss): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visiting her sister in Omaha.FAM: Hill, John L. (Mr/Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Omaha, visiting here.FAM: Brookings, G.P.: Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 2: Tekamah
Inherited a small fortune due to death of his sister in Main. [sic]FAM: Hays, D.G.: Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Arrived from Ogden, UT. to visit his son P.C. and family.FAM: Johnson, Emanuel (Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Arrived from Omaha to visit friends and relatives.FAM: Peasner, Gus (Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned home to Jefferson City, MO, Monday morning after attending the funeral of her mother.FAM: Bassman, W.A. (Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left to visit her sister in Pender.FAM: Wallen, Carl (Mr/Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
From Tekamah, spending sabbath w/friends.FAM: Aswig, Peter (Mr/Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
(Likely Askwig,not Aswig). Visited over Sunday w/his uncle James here.FAM: Rinquist, Edward: Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Up from Omaha to spend part of week with his mother.FM: Harding, Eugene: Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Down from Wakefield for few days visit w/his parents.D: Lusk, Chas. (Infant child of,): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Infant child of Chas. Lusk died very suddenly Monday night. Funeral took place in Lyons Wed.D: Fifield, B.P.: Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Remains brought to Tekamah from David City. Funeral held Sunday, conducted by Masonic fraternity.FAM: McCord, H.A. (Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Drove to West Point to be w/her mother Mrs. Thos. Plummer, who has been spending the past month with her son Joseph, at Hot Springs.GEOG: Westerburg, Eva (Miss): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Has been living w/Mr/Mrs Peden for last two years. Left for Chicago, where she will make her home with her sister.GEOG: Gallenbeck, J.B.: Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Bought barber shop from John Hurst, will take charge. Gallenbeck from St. Paul, Minn.GEOG: Hurst, John: Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Barber shop bought out by J.B. Gallenbeck. John goes on to St. Louis where he expects to make his home.FAM: Wells, A.E. (Banker and Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visited by Mr/Mrs. L.M. Kords of Chicago. Mr. Kords is a retired physician and capitalist. He and wife recently returned from Europe.D: Neligh, John D. (Judge): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 3: West Point
Founder of West Point and Neligh. Died Last Fri. as one of Nebr.'s most prominent pioneers.GEOG: Wright, F.M. (Rev): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Goes to Winside after change in M.E. conference held at Albion.GEOG: Clark, F.M. (Rev.): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Moving here from Laurel. Will bring his wife and two children.CRIME: Busey, : Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 4: Tekamah
Skipped town months ago, leaving family. Suddenly showed up and skipped town again. Escaped.BD: Tunberg, A. (Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
72 yrs. old. all kids w/their respective families present, except one. Present are A.E. Tunberg & fam of Hooper; John F. Tunberg & fam.; Henry Tunberg & fam; Mr/Mrs. Lindell; Mrs. Johnson of Omaha. Mr/Mrs. C.O. Jonas.GEOG: Norine, Mamie (Miss): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 5: Burt Co.
Age 15, used to live in this county, now in Grand Junction, Colo. Her friends and acquaintences here ask for publishing of poem (seen in column) for her mother on her fortieth birthday.FAM: Jacobs, Jessie: Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Absent from school on account of her mother's sickness.FAM: Pile, (Mrs): Oct 16, 1896: p 5: c 6: Oakland
Wife of president of Wayne College, visited school rooms here.FAM: Askwig, Cyrus: Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from a month's visit w/his parents at Elkhorn.FAM: Askwig, Jas and E.J. (Mesdames: Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited Decatur friends.FAM: Evans, Robert (Sr.) (Mrs): Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/daughter, visiting in Emerson w/the family of N.D. Miles.FAM: Conn, W.I. (Mr/Mrs): Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Mrs. Bealy of Blair visited them.FAM: Baugh, E.A. (Mr/Mrs): Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Were Omaha visitors.FAM: Samonson, Lewis and Nels: Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned from Minn. Expect to remain in this vicinity for some time.FAM: Trimborn, (and family): Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Visited by Miss Bertha Jungbluth of Arlington.DIV: Olmstead, Alice A. and Edgar F.: Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 3: Tekamah
Charges of desertion.DIV: Watters, Martha: Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 3: Tekamah
Charge of cruelty and non-spport.GEOG: Clark, F.M. (Rev): Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Family and household goods arrived.GEOG: Conn, W.I. (Mr/Mrs): Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Returned from several weeks visit to their old home in Pennsylvania.FAM: Hegglund, Helma (Miss): Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Has been visiting her brother, Walt Hegglund and family for the last month, returning to her home at Gothersburg.D: Taylor, Verney: Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 4: Blair
Youngest son of F.W. Taylor. Died Tue. from inflammation of bowels. Unusually bright and lovable child, a great favorite w/schoolmates and teachers. Funeral on Tue.D: McDaniel, Jennie (Miss): Oct 30, 1896: p 5: c 4: Tekamah
Oldest dau. of Mr/Mrs. James McDaniel. Died Mon, Oct 26 after lingering illness of several years. Raised, schooled in Tekamah several years ago.B: Simons, (Dr/Mrs) (Infant, F): Oct 30, 1896: p 8: c 3: Craig
Born Friday.FAM: Calnon, W.M. (Mrs): Oct 30, 1896: p 8: c 2: Decatur
w/son, went to Lyons. Will Calnon went earlier.FAM: Woodard, (Mr): Oct 30, 1896: p 8: c 2: Decatur
w/son, Edson, went to Omaha.D: Nash, (Mrs): Oct 30, 1896: p 8: c 3: Craig
Mother of Mrs. Dr. Johnston. Died Sunday afternoon. Remains taken to Bellvedien, Ill.D: Smith, Grant (son of): Nov 6, 1896: p 4: c 1: Lyons
Youngest child of Mr/Mrs. Grant Smith (approx 18months) died by falling into a pan of hot jelly, scalding itself.D: Umbriet, Chas (Mrs): Nov 6, 1896: p 4: c 1: Lyons
Age 21, died at her home NE of Lyons. Oct. 24. Leaves husband, 2 children.FAM: Rozelle, F.L. (Rev. and Mrs): Nov 6, 1896: p 4: c 1: Baptist evangelists at Tekamah
Will hold revival meetings.B: Anderson, Olaf (Infant, M): Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Born Oct. 22.FAM: Moseman, W.H.: Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Down from Thurston spending Sabbath w/his family.FAM: Mason, Carrie (Miss): Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Made her customary visit to her home in Tekamah, returning Sunday.FAM: Hultberg, Ida (Miss): Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Lyons, is sick at the home of her father in this city.FAM: Hopkins, (Postmaster): Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
His family visited by his niece, Miss Hopkins of Hartington, Neb.FAM: Goodrich, E.H. (Mrs): Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
She and husband are being visited by her sister, Mrs. Munn, of Philadelphia, Penn.D: Fredrickson, Peter: Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Corpse of Peter from near Hooper, was put on the train here and shipped to Sioux City.D: Dundy, Elmer S.: Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Omaha
Age 66, has been judge of district court for Nebraska for past 33 yrs., died at his home in Omaha on Wed from congestion of the brain. He received his appointment under Pres. Johnson.B: Peterson, C.A. (Infant, M): Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
10 lb. boy born monday.FAM: Hultberg, Ida (Miss): Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visiting from Lyons to see her brother who is quite sick with consumption and is expected to live only a short time.FAM: Hultberg, Oscar F.: Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Died Wed. evening last, of consumption after a long and lingering illness. Age 22, born at Rock Island, Ill., on 6 Aug 1874. Funeral on Friday, at the Baptist church.CRIME: Deathridge, George: Nov 6, 1896: p 5: c 4: Pender
Arrested for fighting. VERY interesting story of this guy escaping from jail and also using his ingenuity.FAM: Sellers, Fred L. and Hattie: Nov 20, 1896: p 1: c 1: Oakland
Huge article about court case surrounding Fred's death. Assumed murder by Olive Hiscox or her brother or uncle. Verdict is that he killed himself. Fred unfaithful for years. More on various relations.FAM: Sellers, Fred L. and Hattie: Nov 20, 1896: p 1: c 1: Oakland
14 year old son, Lewis Sellers (col 5) is one of 6 boys born, 3 died in infancy. (col. 2) Hattie has a sister (postmistress) living in Quimby, IA, who passed on info of his infidelity. (col 6)FAM: Sellers, Hattie: Nov 20, 1896: p 1: c 1: Oakland
Has sister named Daisy, who first reported her husband's infidelity with Olive Hiscox.FAM: Sellers, Fred L.: Nov 20, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
Warren Sellers is brother of Fred, and lives in Quinby, IA.FAM: Hiscox, Olive: Nov 20, 1896: p 1: c 1: Oakland
Accused initially in killing of her lover, Fred L. Sellers - wife of Hattie Sellers. Olive's brothers Eugene (col 4) lives 4 mi. NW of Tekamah. Calvin (col 5) is another brother. Grant Hiscox (col 5) is uncle.D-MURDER: Hutsonpiller, Gay: Nov 20, 1896: p 2: c 6: Omaha
Killed by George Elliott at Windsor Hotel. Both members of Buffalo Bill's Rough Riders.. Gay's home at Marquette, Wyo., where a brother resides. Killed Nov. 12.CRIME: Elliott, George: Nov 20, 1896: p 2: c 6: Omaha
Killed Gay Hutsonpiller at Windsor Hotel on Nov. 12. Both members of Buffalo Bill's Rough Riders.. Gay's home at Marquette, Wyo., where a brother resides.FAM: Rozelle, (Evangelist and Mrs.): Nov 20, 1896: p 4: c 2: Tekamah
Preaching here.FAM: Eggleston, John (Mr/Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 4: c 3: Tekamah
Mr/Mrs. Thomas Finell (parents of Mrs. Eggleston) visited them from Ariington [sic].B: Pratt, E.W. (Mr/Mrs) (Infant, F): Nov 20, 1896: p 4: c 3: Tekamah
Born Monday.FAM: McAfee, Sam (Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 4: c 3: Craig
Mother of Mrs. Sam McAfee has been visiting her for the last three months, and returned to her home in Centralia, Ill.FAM: Redding, Pearl (Miss): Nov 20, 1896: p 4: c 3: Craig
Left for Fremont to enter the Normal at that place.FAM: Brizendine, (Miss): Nov 20, 1896: p 4: c 3: Craig
Visited by Charley Brizendine and Edna Greggire.GEOG: Chance, Tom: Nov 20, 1896: p 4: c 3: Craig
Left for Kansas. (Unknown if moving there, or just visiting)FAM: Chase, Oscar (Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 4: c 3: Craig
She and little girl are both sick w/measels at J. Freeman's.FAM: Palmquist, Thedore: Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Deputy county clerk spent Sunday here w/his relatives.FAM: Stout, Stella (Miss): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Tekamah, visiting her sister Miss Maude, here.FAM: Harding, Gene: Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Down from Wakefield to visit his parents.FAM: Sheldon, (Mrs.): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
w/her son, and Mrs. D.E. Reese, left for Savanah, Ill., Mrs. Sheldon's home. Mrs. Reese will reside there this winter.FAM: Bassman, W.H.: Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Received telegram Monday announcing accidental death of his wife's brother, Charley Bonnie, of Mapleton, IA. Died from discharge of a gun.FAM: Meeks, (Miss): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Clarkson Memorial Hospital, of Omaha. Called here on account of the illness of her sister with Pneumonia.GEOG: Peterson, P.F. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Brother-in-law and partner of H.Ball, our prominent hotel man, arrived from Dalesburg, Da. (IA? VA?).GEOG: Hardin, B.C.: Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Returned from Brock, Neb., where he has been clerking in a grocer store.FAM: Fried, Ellen (Miss): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for two week visit w/her friends and relatives in Omaha.FAM: Harrington, B.S. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Friend, J.O. Meyers of Council Bluffs, visited them.FAM: Johnson, P.J. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
ex-merchant, returned from S. Dak, where they have been staying for several weeks.GEOG: Nelson, Mable (MIss): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
She and Anna Larson returned from Bancroft, where they have been working for several months.FAM: Hopkins, Jennie (Miss): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Niece of W.W. Hopkins. Has been visiting here a few weeks and will return to her home in Hartington.FAM: Kline, J.C.W. (Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
w/sons, Lewis and Kerwood, left today for a six months visit w/relatives and friends in Muncie, Ind.FAM: Tuenberg, H. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Little dau. of them went w/Miss Ina Uehling to Omaha to practice her lessons in music.FAM: Bassman, W.H. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 3: Oakland
Left for Mapleton, IA., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bassman's brother, Chas. Bonnie, who was killed at that place Monday.M: Palmer, Chas: Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland ?
Bride - Miss Agusta Oak. Married in Omaha on Nov. 11, 1896 by Rev. Hultman at his residence. Chas holds position in his brother's store in Wausa, where he will take his bride next Friday.M: Oak, Agusta (Miss): Nov 20, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland ?
Groom - Chas Palmer. Married in Omaha on Nov. 11, 1896 by Rev. Hultman at his residence. Chas holds position in his brother's store in Wausa, where he will take his bride next Friday.CRIME: Stoneking, William: Nov 20, 1896: p 6: c 6: Chadron
Convicted, sentenced 5 years for stealing cattle. He's from Harrison, Neb.GEOG: Clark, P.J. (Dr.): Nov 20, 1896: p 8: c 2: Oakland ?
Moved to Herman last week to locate permanently.D: Everett, Lucy (Mrs): Nov 20, 1896: p 8: c 3: Lyons
Mother of the Everett boys of Lyons, died Nov.9, at her home at the age of ninety-five.FAM: Hiscox, Olive: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 1: Oakland
Followup to Fred Sellers case (see Nov 20, p. 1). Brother is Calvin, and will remain in Nebraska with his brother Eugene, near Decatur. Rest of Hiscox family returned home to Cherokee, IA.CRIME: Shepherd, John and Isaac: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 1: Oakland
Case of their stealing grain will come up. Had been sent to penitentiary, then returned for another trial. Found guilty of burglary and larceny. Had taken wheat, harness and tools from H.S.M. Speilman.CRIME: Kelly, Geo.: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 1: Oakland
Case for hog stealing coming up at court. Other article, this column, says stealing steers.FAM: Sellers, Fred L. (Mrs): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 2: Oakland
Returned to her home at Cherokee, IA., after the case involving her husband's death ended. (Nov. 20, 1896, pg. 1). His brother Warren of Quinby, IA., is mentioned in column 1 this week.)FAM: Askwig, Cyrus: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 2: Oakland
Went to Waterloo to help his folks with picking corn.D: Johnson, William (Mr/Mrs): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 2: Silver Creek
Lost their young daughter last week.B: Corbin, H.G. (Infant, M): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 2: Arizona
Young son born Nov. 11.M: Elliott, Scott: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 2: Silver Creek
Bride - Mary Snyder. Married Nov. 10th at home of the bride in Silver Creek.M: Snyder, Mary: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 2: Silver Creek
Groom - Scott Elliott. Married Nov. 10th at home of the bride in Silver Creek.D-MURDER: Hutsonpillar, Guy: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 2: Omaha
Killed last week. (see last week's issue). Jack Vannoy implicated by Chas. H. Elliot. (Different Elliot than reported last week). Jack is from Argo. All were together in Buffalo Bill's Rough Riders.FAM: Kline, J.C.W. (Mrs): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
Went withe the boys for a visit with Mrs. Kline's folks at Mancy, Indiana.GEOG: Booth, H.C. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 3: Burt Co.
Old residents of Burt Co., left for their new home in Missouri last week.M: Lantis, Minnie (Miss): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
Groom - Wm. Kirkle. Married by J.C. Chapin on Nov. 16.M: Kirkle, Wm: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 3: Decatur
Bride - Miss Minnie Lantis. Married by J.C. Chapin on Nov. 16.GEOG: Palmer, Chas. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
Recently married, moved to Wausa for a position in his brother's store.FAM: Harding, W.A.: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 3: Oakland
Burt Harding to help his father, W.A. Harding in his store until after the holidays.FAM: Nesbit, John F.: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 4: Tekamah ?
Measles killing many children at Tekamah. John's little boy had a very narrow escape.FAM: Pile, J.M. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Wayne ?
Invited peopel to opera house at Wayne for 5th Anniversary of the Nebraska Normal College.FAM: Lundstrom, Swan: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
His son, Martin, fell on ice.FAM: Hopkins, (Postmaster): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
His son, Nevin, fell on ice.CRIME: Blackbird, Jim: Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 6: Pender
Found guilty of killing Indian on Omaha reservation some time ago. Sentenced to 90 days in jail, $200 fine and costs.ANNIV: Fuller, A.B. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 6: Omaha
Celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Nov 24th. Among first settlers of Decatur, and came here with what is known as the New York Immigration company in 1854.GEOG: Brodeen, J.S. (Rev): Nov 26, 1896: p 1: c 6: Swaburg
Was pastor of Swedish church here. Writes from his new home at Procter (or Procier?), Vermont. He moved there several months ago.FAM: McCort, John (Mr/Mrs): Nov 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Spnding Thanksgiving w/friends in Lyons.GEOG: Gigg, (Prof): Nov 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went to Beemer to bring his family to Oakland.D: Keese, (Prof): Nov 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Mentions the house of the late Prof. Keese being moved into by Rev. Clark and family.FAM: Wilkins, C.W.: Nov 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Went to Omaha to spend Thanksgiving w/his family.GEOG: Seaberg, (Rev.): Nov 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Called here from his new home in Iowa by the serious sickness of his sister-in-law. (Home is at Keokuk, IA - from Dec. 4, 1896, pg. 5, col 2)FAM: Hogan, T.C. (Mr/Mrs): Nov 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
From Blair, up visiting w/Mrs. Hogan's brother, Tom Coligan and Pat Gleason north of Oakland.GEOG: Youngquist, S.: Nov 26, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
A good staunch republican, has been looking after land interests here for the past six months, departed from Gothenburg for Oakland. (Unknown if it was a move or a temporary change of locale)CRIME: Elliott, Charles H. (or George): Nov 26, 1896: p 6: c 5: Omaha
Confessed to killing Guy Gutsonpiller. Was arrested at Cedar Rapids, IA, on a train from Omaha.D-MURDER: Goodmanson, Laura: Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 1: Pender
Story of her husband, Dentist Dr. J. Sidney Goodmanson having killed her via poison. Alvin, Ioder is a brother of Mrs. Goodmanson. Buried in Tiskilwa, Ill., next to her father, Joseph Ioder in Mennonite grounds.GEOG: Goodmanson, Sidney (Dr.): Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 1: Pender
Moved to Tiskilwa, Ill., from Chicago in 1891, opened dental office. It failed, moved to Pender in 1893.FAM: Goodmanson, Laura: Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 1: Pender
Presumes marriage in Tiskilwa, Ill about 1893. Brother, Alvin Ioder, studying for ministry at Evanston. Her uncle William Ioder. (spelling of surname also seen as Iodor in this story).D: Reese, Margaret (Mrs): Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 1: Oakland
w/Rev. J.W. Reese, submits card of thanks for sympathy over death of loved one who has passed away. (No name given of deceased).D: Harrington, Well (Mrs): Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Dau. of Mr. Robert Carr. Harrington's were one of oldest pioneer families of Burt Co. Funeral on Sat., Dec. 5, buried Tekamah cemetery.D: Story, Tol L.: Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Died Tue of appendicitis. 33 yrs. old, left wife, three children. Funeral took place yesterday at 10.CRIME: Kelly, George: Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Guilty of larceny in stolen steer case.CRIME: Kelso, (Mr): Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 5: Burt Co.
Released from prison on counterfeit money charges from several years ago. Back in his old haunts in Burt Co.GEOG: Hudson, Oliver: Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Left for Baker, Kan., He may make his home there.B: Mathison, I.L. (Infant, M): Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Born last week.FAM: Dickinson, C.T. (Judge and Mrs): Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Entertained guests Thanksgiving.FAM: Nesbit, Nellie (Miss): Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Spent Thanksgiving vacation w/her parents.FAM: Mason, John: Dec 4, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Surpise party given for John and family.CRIME: Schenfelt, Otto: Dec 4, 1896: p 2: c 2: Silver Creek
Age 18, and w/brother, 15, shot Owen Hutchins in back of neck, Nov. 30. They beat his wife. She gathered her two young children upstairs. Boys robbed them. Mr. Hutchins not expected ot live, and may be paralyzed.D: Harding, J.W. (Captain): Dec 4, 1896: p 2: c 3: Dawson Co.
Died of heart disease while sleeping after feeling weary during fence building. Found by his wife.D: Hamilton, Charles W.: Dec 4, 1896: p 2: c 3: Omaha
One of old pioneers of Omaha, and of Nebraska, president of the United States National Bank, and prominent in many business concerns. Death is suspected to be by Nervous disorder.CRIME: Williams, George S.: Dec 4, 1896: p 2: c 3: Fairburg
Convicted, sentenced to 12 years in penitentiary in murder of Charles A. Smiley.M: Austin, Roy: Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Arizona
Bride - Lulu Booth. Married last week.M: Booth, Lulu: Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Arizona
Groom - Roy Austin. Married last week.FAM: Seaberg, (Rev): Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Returned to Keokuk, IA, when his sister-in-law Miss Reesberg, is feeling better.FAM: Anderson, A.S. (Mr/Mrs): Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Visited by Mrs. Mockelstrom, of Omaha, their daughter.FAM: Latta, Geo. (Mrs): Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Silver Creek
w/children, quite sick with measles.GEOG: Grimm, P.G. (Dr): Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 3: Blair
Moving to Herman to take up practice left there by Dr. Lukins, who moved to Tekamah.FAM: Askwig, James: Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Visited by Robt. Carr of Tekamah for Thanksgiving.FAM: Thomas, Joe: Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Tekamah
Went to Oakland for Thanksgiving at his parents'.FAM: Thomas, Ira (Editor): Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Went to Tekamah Sat. night, returning with the wife and baby on Monday.FAM: Olander, Nels: Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Family of Nels, w/families of A. Hammarstrom and Ira Thomas, all entertained by Peter Palmer.B: Roppkin, Herman (Infant, F): Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Kerl Twp
Born last Sat. morning.GEOG: VanCleve, W.H.: Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Arrived home after being out since March w/Ringling Bros'. circus, which has gone into winter quarters at Fairbank, Minn.FAM: Beckman, Andrew: Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Andrew's family visited by O. Nordwall and C.C. Westerdahl, clerks in the postoffice at Omaha.GEOG: Young, J.A.P.: Dec 4, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Possibly moved to Idaho Falls. Requests that his newspaper be sent there now.D: Wilson, Ella: Dec 18, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
7 yr. old dau. of Aaron Wilson died last Sunday from effects of measles. She recovered from the attack, but died from a severe cold which followed. This epidemic has been raging for some weeks there, and this is 1st death.CRIME: Nelson, H.E.: Dec 18, 1896: p 1: c 2: Tekamah
(From Oakland?) Went to be sentenced on three cases of a drug store and two "Wooglin Club" liquor events. Charged on some, settled one charge.GEOG: Brewster, William F.: Dec 18, 1896: p 1: c 2: Oakland
Former publisher of Oakland Independent. Possibly living in Brewster, NE. (Mentions western part of state.) Mistaken for Dettefsen, a young man who tried to kill his sweetheart's family near Schuyler.CRIME: Dettefsen, : Dec 18, 1896: p 1: c 2: Schuyler
No first name. Someone else mistakenly taken as Dettefsen. Charged w/trying to kill his sweetheart's family.FAM: Askwig, James (Mrs): Dec 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
Visited by Mrs. Phinias Cox and Mr. Sherman Cox of Pueblo, Colo., and Misses Rose and Irma Harrington, of Tekamah.FAM: Lundwall, A.: Dec 18, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
From Neligh, but a property owner in Oakland. Here visiting relatives, attending to business.ANNIV: Sutherland, J.R. (Mr/Mrs): Dec 18, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
25th anniversary last Sat. Lived in Tekamah this entire time, having been married there, and known each other as single young people.FAM: Clark, F.M. (Pastor and Mrs): Dec 18, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Hosted a pound party. "Everyone contributed their pound while several gave many pounds." Program, music and recitations. Surprise party.CRIME: Clark, L.A.: Dec 18, 1896: p 4: c 1: Tekamah
Said to have stolen another man's wife, and substituted his name for the husband's on marriage license. Also known as L.A. Collins. Woman is Sarah Jane Cope. She married Cope in Onawa, IA, May 16 last. Eloped in Oct. w/Clark.FAM: Goodrich, A.L. (Mrs): Dec 18, 1896: p 4: c 2: Oakland
Left for Ponca for a week's visit w/relatives.ANNIV: VanCleve, W.H.: Dec 18, 1896: p 4: c 2: Oakland
Celebrated 2nd anniversary w/families of Fred Uehling, Chas. Mann and W.I. Conn.FAM: Renard, Gus (Mr/Mrs): Dec 18, 1896: p 4: c 2: Oakland
Visited by Charley Cook. Both men interested in bank at Wausa.FAM: Carlson, Emily (Miss): Dec 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Oakland
Up from Omaha to visit parents.CRIME: Quinlan, Will: Dec 18, 1896: p 5: c 2: Blair
Being sued by Will Barnes (of no man's land) for $10,000 for shooting off Barne's arm a year or so ago. (Dec. 25, 1896, pg. 1, col 5 shows Barnes awarded $412.50 by jury. "a fancy price for any part of Barnes' anatomy.")GEOG: Osborne, Goerge (Mrs): Dec 18, 1896: p 5: c 4: Oakland
Went to Omaha to consult an occulist, after which she goes to Bellevue, in Sarpe Co., her old home, for a week's visit w/friends.FAM: Larson, Enoch: Dec 18, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Returned to Iowa after a two weeks visit w/his mother on the west side.FAM: Norberg, (Mr/Mrs): Dec 18, 1896: p 5: c 5: Oakland
Young man arrives at their home 2 mi. west of town. The parents, especially the mother, who was better known to our citizens as Miss Minnie Servine, have the congratulations of their friends. (???)FAM: Goodmanson, (Mrs. Dr.): Dec 18, 1896: p 5: c 6: Pender
Killed recently. Her brother, Alvin Ioder, of Tiskilwa, Ill., filled the pulpit of the M.E. church at that place last Sunday eve.CRIME: Harlan, A.S.: Dec 18, 1896: p 6: c 3: York
Years ago, Mr. Harlan was city treasurer. He retired, accounts were short nearly $1000. He later died before settlement occurred.D: Fowler, William C.: Dec 18, 1896: p 6: c 3: Chadron
Dropped dead of heart failure. He was thrown from his buggy some weeks ago and was severely bruised and had not resumed his regular passenger run.GEOG: Tiffany, E.L.: Dec 18, 1896: p 6: c 3: Kennard
Ex-editor of the Arlington News, bought a new printing press and will publish in Kennard, called Kennard Enterprise.GEOG: Lautermilch, (Mr): Dec 18, 1896: p 6: c 3: Stromsburg
Used to be in Geneva. Story about leasing a newspaper (Stromsburg News) from J.A. Frawley.D: Dern, Henry: Dec 18, 1896: p 6: c 3: Fremont
Farmer living 22 mi. N. of Fremont died of Cancer. Had been ill for a long time. 40 yrs. old, leaves wife and five children.D: Justice, John: Dec 18, 1896: p 6: c 3: Peru
One of oldest settlers of Peru, died on his farm. Age 60. Was well known and highly respected.D: Hipke, Christina: Dec 18, 1896: p 6: c 3: Fremont
Wife of William Hipke. Died of dropsy at 58 yrs.D: Starkey, Thomas J.: Dec 18, 1896: p 7: c 6: North Bend
Died Dec 15, caught by shaft at mill. Instantaneous death. Clothes cut from crushed body. Left wife, three small children. Member of Modern Woodmen of America before moving from east. Works at J.F. Starkey & Son. (mill)CRIME: Goodmanson, J.S. (Dr.): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 1: Pender
Charged with poisoning his wife last Sept in Pender. Trial began in Tekamah. Wife's body was interred at Tiskilwa, Ill. Her name was Laura Goodmanson (nee Iodor). Her brother is Alvin Iodor.D-MURDER: Goodmanson, Laura: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 1: Pender
Killed by strychnine poisoning allegedly by her husband. Maiden name is Iodor. Brother is Alvin Iodor. She is buried in Tiskilwa, Ill., which is her hometown.ANNIV: Sutherland, James R.: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 1: Tekamah
25th anniv. Wife's maiden name is Mary Conger, was belle of the town. 1st issue of Pilot newspaper had their wedding on Dec. 12, 1871 at bride's parents' home.FAM: Palmer, Peter (Mr/Mrs): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 2: Oakland
Went to Wakefield to be present at marriage of Miss Amanda Swanson to Mr. P.J. Neff. on Christmas day. They will likely go to Wausa for awhile afterwards.M: Swanson, Amanda (Miss): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 2: Wakefield
Groom - P.J. Neff. Married Dec. 25, 1896.M: Neff, P.J.: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 2: Wakefield
Bride - Miss Amanda Swanson. Married Dec. 25, 1896.GEOG: Ramson, (Grandpa): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 2: Bancroft
Talked with "Grandpa" Hinds of Decatur,had both lived in same county in New York state. Mr. Ransom, 84, active in good health. Mr. Hinds, 81, in good health, but for rheumatic trouble. [Ransom, Ramson both used]FAM: Johnson, Emil and Walter: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 3: Peterson District
Started for school Wed.D: Cornelius, Samuel (Mrs): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 5: Silver Creek
Died Dec. 14. Burt Co. pioneer, coming in 1859. A husband, ten children, all of whom except Mrs. Ira Cornelius of IA, live in Burt Co., left to mourn her death. Baptist for 41 yrs. Bur. at Bapt. ch in Tekamah.D: Uehling, Oswald (Mrs): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 5: Hooper
Sister-in-law to Fred Uehling of Pender, who attended funeral on Friday. Mrs. Uehling an early pioneer, emigrating from Germany in 1852 to WI, then to NE. in 1864. Loving mother of 12 kids, model wife. Stomach cancer.CRIME: Kelly, George: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 5: Burt Co
Very humorous article about incarceration in Lancaster, sentenced to eight years in penitentiary, due to a "scarcity of cattle in Burt Co."CRIME: Armstrong, George: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 5: Burt Co
Very humorous article about incarceration in Lancaster, sentenced in penitentiary and released at the expiration of Pres. McKinley's first term, "on account of being an eye witness to a burglery".GEOG: Anderson, Lambert: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland ?
Back from Idaho Falls, Idaho, after three years there. Will remain in Nebr. this winter, probably teaching school in Fremont. Likes new farm there. His father will probably return in the spring.GEOG: Beck, (County Superintendent): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 5: Tekamah
Resigning after taking last teacher's examination, then going to Lincoln to accept position as Asst. State superintendent, about Jan. 8.FAM: Nelson, Fritz: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 5: Oakland
Son of Pete Nelson, living S. of Oakland. Severe scalp wound requiring six stitches after a friendly scuffle and thrown against corner of M.E. church.GEOG: Hughes, Mike: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 5: West Point
Will feed 6000 sheep from Douglass, Wyo., this winter. Declined to be sent to congress by the gold democrats of the 3rd district.FAM: Rector, T.D. (Mr/Mrs): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Craig
Hosting an oyster supper at their home 4.5 mi. SW of Craig on Dec. 30. Proceeds go to pay minister's salary.GEOG: Anderson, John A.: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Writes from Worthington, Minn., saying all goes well and he missed his paper. (Presume that he has moved there from here)FAM: Meek, Anna (Miss): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Left for Omaha to visit her sister for a few days, expecting to spend the balance of her vacation with Mrs. J.M. Pile, another sister at Wayne.GEOG: Peebles, W.E.: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Pender ?
Sold his hotel in Pender for $25,000 to G.E. Shaw of Illinois, preparatory, we suppose, to moving over on the reservation as Indian Agent.FAM: Cull, C.K.: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
His son was riding a horse, and the horse fell, breaking a leg. The horse will be killed.FAM: Wilson, Aaron: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Tekamah
Family had two cases of diphtheria.FAM: Fried, Ellen (Miss): Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakland
Will visit her parents in Holt Co.FAM: Lundstrom, Chas and Swan: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Oakalnd
Father of Chas and Swan arrived from Wallace Co., Kan., for a visit with his sons.M: Sawtell, H.C.: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Burt Co.
Bride - Amanda Jeger. Both of Burt Co., received their marrieage license in Omaha.M: Jeger, Amanda: Dec 25, 1896: p 1: c 6: Burt Co.
Groom - H.C. Sawtell. Both of Burt Co., received their marrieage license in Omaha.FAM: Moseman, John: Dec 25, 1896: p 8: c 2: Oakland
Down from Pender to spend the sabbath w/his family.FAM: Titze, August: Dec 25, 1896: p 8: c 2: Oakland
Drove to Hooper to visit a married daughter residing at that place.FAM: Blinkiron, (Mr/Mrs): Dec 25, 1896: p 8: c 2: Oakland
(Should be Blenkiron) Selft Sat. for a visit w/friends and relatives at different points up the road.FAM: Knollin, Kate (Miss): Dec 25, 1896: p 8: c 2: Oakland
Left for her home at Decatur where she will spend her two weeks vacation.FAM: Hearn, D.G.: Dec 25, 1896: p 8: c 2: Oakland
Went to Blair Sat. evening, returning Mon. with Mrs. Hearn and their two young sons.FAM: Vallbrecht, Chas.: Dec 25, 1896: p 8: c 2: Oakland
Lives NE of Oakland. Went to Riceville, IA., to pass the holidays with his relatives.
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