THE BROCK CHAMPION -1898

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T V W Y Z

Person Name

Vol

No

Month

Day

Page

Column

Contents

Abbott, T. A.

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Arrived from Missouri yesterday, visited friends & relatives

Adams (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Was quite sick, is better

Adams, Ed

3

41

MY

27

5

1

He and Wright were down from near Talmage yesterday

Adams, W. E.

4

39

MY

20

1

3

Ad. Painter and paper hanger

Albright, Mary (Miss)

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Team ran against her on 4th, bruised, no serious injuries

Aldrich, Karl

3

51

AU

5

5

3

Requests any who have good fruits for county display

Allen (Dr)

3

48

JL

15

1

2

Dressed wounded hand of Mr. Cooper

Allen, J. Frank

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Johnson barber was in our burg a short time Monday

Anderson, J. M.

4

39

MY

20

5

1

He is appointed Postmaster in place of C. Wilson

Artz, Jimmie

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Seriously injured on 4th by exploding old gun barrel

Asa Brothers

4

39

MY

20

5

4

Ad: poem which spells name

Asa, Chas.

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Wearing another limp, from when he lit after jumping fence

Asa, Sylvan (and wife)

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Are now living in rooms in the Ireland building

Auburn Telephone Company

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Gang of men putting in poles condemned by everyone

Auburn Telephone Company

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Lines in place now, have direct communication

Austin, Thos. L.

3

51

AU

5

1

2

Died 29 Mar 1898, 4th member of Trestle Ch 67 to die

Bagley, Wm.

3

48

JL

15

8

3

Old resident now lives California, was in town yesterday

Bailey, B. H.

4

39

MY

20

5

2

Has had his sidewalk repaired in front of his residence

Bailey, B. H. (and frow(sic))

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Spent Sunday visiting new granddaughter at Huston's

Bailey, B. H. (Mr & Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Grandson Harry Huston in town Wed. to visit them

Bailey, J. W.

4

39

MY

20

3

2

Was at Auburn last Thursday night

Bales, "Dago"

3

51

AU

5

5

1

He & Van Debergh were down last Friday

Ball, E. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

She & E. Forbush were at Auburn couple days this week

Ball, I. J.

3

51

AU

5

5

3

Invites school boards, for free map of state for schools

Ball, I. J.

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Ad: Carter's White Lead $5.75 per cwt.

Ball, I. J. (& wife)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Have been attending Salem Chautauqua

Barnes, D. T.

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Visited Omaha a couple of days this week

Barnes, D. T.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Bought 43 head of cattle & shipped to Omaha markets

Barnes, D. T.

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Pain Omaha a business trip first of the week

Barnes, D. T.

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Shipped a carload of hogs & cattle to Omaha Monday

Barnes, D. T.

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Will spend Memorial Day at his home there, has left

Bell, E. F. (Mr & Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

1

1

Invited Mrs. J.J. Long to ride, horse ran away w/carriage

Bell, T. G.

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Was tenant at store building now rented by Smedley

Bell, T. G.

4

39

MY

20

1

3

New store has three column ad

Bell, T. G.

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Is attending state funeral directors association in Omaha

Bell, T. G.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

They have a new cash register

Bell, T. G. & Co.

4

39

MY

20

8

1

Ad: Funeral directing and embalming

Berlet, Blanche

3

41

MY

27

4

1

To give vocal solo, Commencement June 3rd

Berlet, Emile

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Jack Simpson spent Sunday with him

Berlet, Emile

3

51

AU

5

5

2

President of our bank had charge, cashier absent

Berlet, Emile (Pres)

4

39

MY

20

5

4

Ad: bank

Berlet, Peter

3

48

JL

15

4

1

Mentioned for float representative, Nemaha & Johnson

Berlet, Peter

3

48

JL

15

5

1

We hear that he has sold his stock in the Johnson bank

Billy

4

39

MY

20

5

2

Black man Co 1 2nd Reg NVI, is Captain's orderly

Bissey, Wm.

3

48

JL

15

4

2

Found Louisiana alligator, while mowing. Had escaped.

Bize, Paul

3

51

AU

5

4

2

Report of condition, Charter #226, as of July 14, 1898

Black, Frank

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Sojourning in vicinity of Hebron & Nelson with S. Smedley

Black, Frank

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Went to Lincoln Sunday to visit the "sojer byes"

Black, W. F.

3

48

JL

15

2

1

One of three farmers who have large grain fields

Blackwell, George

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Colored man, was shot fatally by wife on 4th of July

Borland, W. H. (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

5

1

She & mother, Mrs. H. Rowe, visited here last week

Brehm, Wm.

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Declared insane, will be placed as soon as room found

Briggs, Young

3

48

JL

15

3

2

Member of 2nd Regiment Nebr. who drowned in Georgia

Brock Cornet Band

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Elected Steele instructor & manager Monday

Brown, A. H.

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Has our thanks for recent financial favors

Brown, Francis

4

39

MY

20

8

2

Ad: has private money to loan on land mortgages

Brown, Francis

3

51

AU

5

4

2

Report of condition, Charter #226, as of July 14, 1898

Brown, H. A.

4

39

MY

20

8

4

Ad: Fruti trees and plants available

Brown, H. A.

4

39

MY

20

3

2

Ad. Home grown nursery stock

Brown, Muzetta (Miss)

4

39

MY

20

1

2

Epworth League org. 22 Apr 1895, has lost first member

Brown, R. A. (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Her rheumatism is somewhat improved

Bryan

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Chance to review regiment at exposition

Bryan, William J.

3

41

MY

27

2

3

Had organized new militia company, not elected captain

Buckridge, Dave

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Spent Sunday with home folks in Brock

Bunn, B. E. (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

5

2

She and Mrs. Grahm were at Talmage yesterday

Bunn, B. E. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

One of 4 ladies who took a trip to Nebr. City yesterday

Bunn, B. E. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Has niece from Iowa, Genevieve Hardin, visiting her

Bunn, J. (Rev & fam)

3

51

AU

5

5

3

Attended family reunion Grandma Snodgrass at Johnson

Bunn, Jos. N.

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Was delivering portraits a couple of days this week

Bunn, Jos. N.

4

39

MY

20

8

2

Ad: high grade work a specialty. Other ad, buggies, other

Bunn, Jos. N. (Rev)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Preached at Mt. Zion last Sunday, will be at Johnson next

Bunn, S. H.

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Visitor Dr. A. Hamilton from Des Moines, IA this week

Bunn, S. H.

4

39

MY

20

3

2

Imported stallion, to provide stud service 1898 season

Burkett, T. M.

3

48

JL

15

5

1

He & E. P. Leonard were in town on Tuesday

Bushnell, Frank

3

48

JL

15

3

2

His 4 yr old son died Wed., he shot grave robbers

Bussing (Rev)

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Memorial sermon will be preached at 3 o'clock Sunday

Campbell, Cora

3

51

AU

5

1

2

Member of committe of Trestle Board Ch. 67

Campbell, Cora (Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Reported among those on the sick list this week

Campbell, J. M.

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Has received a carload of barrel salt

Campbell, J. M.

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Has becomre patriotic - store windows red, white, & blue

Campbell, J. M. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Has been quite ill this past week

Campbell, R. M.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Left to locate ranch in Elkhorn & Niobrara river countries

Campbell's

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Festival last Sat. was well attended, successful

Campbell's Hall

4

39

MY

20

8

1

Junior League to have Ice Cream & Stb. Sociable 5/21

Casey, Dan (fam)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

He, wife and children took train to Omaha Exposition

Cassedy, John

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Lost set of harness from his barn Saturday night

Cassellman, Charles

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Son accidently shot him while hunting, in face & side

Casselman, J. E.

3

51

AU

5

4

2

Report of condition, Charter #226, as of July 14, 1898

Cathcart, W. C.

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Remembered us with cash on subscription

Chard, John

4

39

MY

20

3

5

One of 3 more boys enrolled in War with Spain Wed.

Chatelain, J.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Was at Peru Tuesday

Chatelain, J. C.

4

39

MY

20

1

3

Ad. Is at Campbell's store

Chavey (Mr)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Building new 2-story home, T-shape, on beautiful site

Chavey, George

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Is building a new house on his farm near Peru

Chavey, Louie

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Is occupying a position at Eaton's store now

Chope, James

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Has new bicycle he purchased from Villars

Christian Church

3

51

AU

5

5

2

U. B. services to be held every Sunday 3:30 there temp.

Christy, G. S.

3

51

AU

5

5

3

Requests any who have good fruits for county display

Church (Judge)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Was up from Auburn Saturday

City Marshall

4

39

MY

20

8

4

All Citizens of Brock-clean up your alleys and save costs

Clapp, Cora

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Member of Class of 98

Clapp, Cora (Miss)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Her cousin from Cherryvale, KS, Jessie Clapp is visiting

Clapp, Jessie (Miss)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Cherryvale, KS, cousin visiting Cora Clapp, has been sick

Clark (Dr)

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Took several hours taking gunpowder out of Tony's face

Clark, Lottie (Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

She & children visited quill driver of this sheet a few days

Clemmons, W. H. (Prof)

3

41

MY

27

4

1

To give address at Commencement June 3rd

Clute, H. M.

3

51

AU

5

8

3

45 yr old man, wife & ch, horse pulled machine over him

Cook, Cornelius (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

8

3

She & children visiting August Quante and family

Cooper, O. A.

3

48

JL

15

1

2

Injured hand from hay fork in painful accident

Cooper, T. H.

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Was at Lorton with Pixley, doing mason work Wed.

Corbett (Mr)

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Has returned to his home after managing Eaton's store

Corbett, W. P.

3

41

MY

27

1

2

He and Shaver employed at Eaton's store

Cornell, G. W. (Attorney)

3

48

JL

15

4

2

Was up today

Coryell, Levi (Mr & Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Bought 2 of the 3 new bicycles received here Wed.

Coryell, Myrtle

3

51

AU

5

1

2

Member of committe of Trestle Board Ch. 67

Coryell, Myrtle (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

1

2

Epworth League org. 22 Apr 1895, has lost first member

Coryell, R.

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Visited Omaha one day recently

Coryell, R.

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Was a Julian visitor Friday last

Cowan, C. M.

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Received news of E. Morgan's death from Seattle, Wash.

Crudup (Dr.)

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Treated Mrs. Hartley for burns

Cummins, George

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Returned to Kansas per request, for burglary & larceny

Cummins, James (Mr)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Was in town Tuesday

Currie, T. H.

4

39

MY

20

3

3

Ad. three column large listing

Curry Studio

4

39

MY

20

8

4

Ad: baby pictures a specialty

Davis, R. T. (Rev)

3

48

JL

15

1

1

His guest Monday was Frank Keith, of Brock

DeMotte (Rev)

3

41

MY

27

1

2

Hardly legible, concerns Sunday School

DeMotte, Lydia

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Has been divorced from Rev. M. DeMotte

DeMotte, M. (Rev)

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Has been granted a divorce from Lydia DeMotte

DePue, A. C.

4

39

MY

20

5

4

Ad: clothing by M. Boon & Company

DePue, A. C.

4

39

MY

20

3

3

Ad. three column large listing

DePue, A. C. (Mr & Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Relatives from Lincoln were Mr. & Mrs. Woodston

Diehl, C. B.

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Injured chasing thieves in Wray, CO, in hospital McCook

Divelbliss, Ina (Miss)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Lives Henry, Il. Brother Leslie ordered paper subscription

Divelbliss, Leslie

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Ordered this truth dispenser sent to sister Ina in Henry, Il

Doster, A. R. (Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Has been here delivering maps she took orders for

Duey, Floyd

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Returned from Weeping Water yesterday

Eaton

4

39

MY

20

5

1

has store, Louie Chavey is his employee

Eaton

3

41

MY

27

1

2

Corbett and Shaver employed at this store

Eaton, W. F.

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Did have store here, Mr. Corbett helped manage it

Edmisten, Alice (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

4

2

Lives 2 mi s, 2 m w; will give music lessons

Ellis, Charles

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Bootlegging case, sent to district court

Elmendorf, C. H.

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Pres. of stockmen association, held recent meeting

Exposition

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Special rates July 16th, $1.45 to Omaha, return by 7/18

Fall, C. D. (Dr)

3

48

JL

15

2

1

His dog known dangerous, city sued by J.C. Hood

Fanning, Edward

3

48

JL

15

2

1

20 yr old tramp from Kenesaw WI lost arm, track accident

Fenton, Mamie (Miss)

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Left Dawson Newsboy, to go to Humboldt Enterprise

Fenton, Wm.

4

39

MY

20

3

1

Controls Humboldt Enterprise now

Ferguson, J. H.

3

48

JL

15

4

2

Ad: views of houses, landscapes & regular gallery work

Fisher

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Party of four caught 200 pounds of fish Sunday there

Forbush, Emma (Miss)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

She & Mrs. E. Ball were at Auburn couple days this week

Forbush, Emma (Miss)

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Was a passenger for Auburn yesterday evening

Forbush, Emma (Miss)

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Her sale was well attended Saturday

Frantz, Kurtz

3

48

JL

15

5

3

He & bride visited with relatives near town Sun.

French (Mr)

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Avey's traveling salesman, called in this man's town Sat.

Gabus, Paul (& wife)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Took in Exposition city sights last Tuesday

Gabus, Peter (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Her sister Miss Patterson came from Kansas Tues. to visit

Gadus, E. H.

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Ad: McCormick mowers always on hand

Gardner, R. E.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Canvassing country hereabouts for religious, other works

Geddes, George (Sgt)

3

48

JL

15

3

2

Member of Company C died, cause not given

Geisman, Enno

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Lost set of harness from his barn Saturday night

Gibson, Henry

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Returned to Kansas per request, for burglary & larceny

Gilbert, C. J.

4

39

MY

20

5

2

Wants help, men and teams

Gilbert, F. C.

3

41

MY

27

5

3

On of best farmers, tossed us a dollar Tues. for subsc.

Gilbert, R. J.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Attended state convention at Lincoln this week

Gilmore (Rev)

3

51

AU

5

8

3

Owned harness that Hoss Smith planned to steal & sell

Glasgow, Bert

4

39

MY

20

3

3

Another Nemaha county boy shows patriotism, enlisted

Glenn (Postmaster)

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Murdered by insane man, Albert Gripskey

Good, Jacob

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Peru banker was in town yesterday

Good, M. (and family)

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Were over first of the week, visiting S. P. Robertson

Graham, J. B.

3

48

JL

15

5

1

He & J. W. Horn drove to Auburn Tuesday

Graham, James

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Adjudged insane, Sheriff Cole took him to Lincoln asylum

Graham, Jim (Uncle)

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Adjudged insane last week, in county jail for safekeeping

Grahm, J. B. (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

5

2

She and Mrs. Bunn were at Talmage yesterday

Graver, W. H.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

He, his wife, & sisters visited Nebraska City today

Graver, W. H. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Her sister, Miss Jones, visiting her from Nickolls county

Gregen, Nick

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Killed five pelicans and crippled one w/2 shots

Gregory, S. C.

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Was down yesterday

Gregory, S. C. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Has purchased clothing business of Mr. Lintz, will move

Gripskey, Albert

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Murdered Postmast Glenn, adjudged insane

Hamilton, A. (Dr)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Des Moines, IA man visited S. H. Bunn & other friends

Hanks, Canoy

3

51

AU

5

5

3

His remains fround on sand bar above Peru Tuesday

Hanks, Dick

4

39

MY

20

8

4

Ad: Page's Coiled Spring Woven Wire Fence

Hardin, Gen. (Miss)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

One of 4 ladies who took a trip to Nebr. City yesterday

Hardin, Genevieve (Miss)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Niece of Mrs. B. E. Bunn, visiting from Iowa

Hart, Katie (Miss)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Took in Exposition city sights last Tuesday

Hart, Maggie (Miss)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Took in Exposition city sights last Tuesday

Hartigan (Lt)

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Allowed men to see circus before leaving w/2 Regiment

Hartley, Tom (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Stove polish fire, was saved by Grandma Minnig

Hawley, Anson

3

41

MY

27

1

1

Accidently shot himself in the foot while hunting

Henry, Mike

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Took a "side-d or sleeper", seeking work in Dakotas

Higgins, Mary (Miss)

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Took Crete train Wed.to visit friends & relatives in Cook

Hiles, J. W.

3

48

JL

15

2

1

One of three farmers who have large grain fields

Hill (Misses)

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Miss Hill awarded $1,000 damages, suit against Schmuck

Hill, Will

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Was up from the county seat yesterday

Holcomb (Governor)

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Issued requisiton for return of Sellers from Beloit, KS

Hood, J. C.

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Was bitten by Dr. Fall's dog, has sued city

Hoppes (Cpl)

3

41

MY

27

1

2

Hardly legible, soldier who was injured or ill

Horn, E. F. (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Was a Talmage visitor yesterday

Horn, J. W.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Sold fine, fat cattle to D. T. Barnes

Horn, J. W.

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Visited Omaha a couple of days this week

Horn, J. W.

3

48

JL

15

5

1

He & J. B. Graham drove to Auburn Tuesday

Horn, Lit (& wife)

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Proud parents of boy born May 21, Saturday evening

Humpall (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Awarded $1,000 in her suit against city

Huston, C. E.

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Have new baby girl born recently, gparents B H. Baileys

Huston, C. E. (Mr & Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Happy over arrival of baby girl Sat. morning May 14th

Huston, C. E. (Mrs. & dau)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Visited Mrs. Windsor at Dunbar a day or two this week

Huston, Harry (Master)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Visited grandparents, Mr. & Mrs.B.H.Bailey, last Wed.

Ingrahm, Clyde

3

41

MY

27

4

2

Show company arrived here Wednesday

Ingrahm, Clyde

3

41

MY

27

5

1

In town Tues. billing the city for his show

Ireland, China

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Has secured a job as porter at a Talmage hotel

Jacobsen (Mr)

3

51

AU

5

8

3

Threshing accident his farm, John Judkins hurt

Jarvis, Elmer (and family)

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Not as favorably impressed by OK as when they moved

Jarvis, S. B.

4

39

MY

20

8

3

Has money garnished in case Sapp/Minn. Threshing

Jarvis, S. B. (& wife)

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Are talking of removing to the squire's farm east of town

Jennings, Ed

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Left to locate ranch in Elkhorn & Niobrara river countries

Johnson, N.

4

39

MY

20

3

2

Has erected an addition to his residence

Jones (Miss)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

From Nickolls county, visiting sister Mrs. W. H. Graver

Jones, L. O.

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Has Nebraska Epworth Assembly tickets for Aug 3-10

Jordan, Winifred (Miss)

3

41

MY

27

1

2

Went with Mr. & Mrs. Shrimpton to Fremont Saturday

Joyce (Judge)

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Bound Skinner over to District Court, bond $200

Judkins, H. B.

3

51

AU

5

8

3

His nephew caught in thresher, lost fingers on left hand

Judkins, John

3

51

AU

5

8

3

Nephew of H. B., lost 2 fingers in threshing accident

Julian Elevator Company

4

39

MY

20

1

3

Ad. Highest market price

Kearns, Thos. W.

3

51

AU

5

8

2

Has contract, move U.B. Church in Brock from top of hill

Keith (Grandpa)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Has been quite ill but is reported better

Keith, Frank

3

48

JL

15

5

3

His brother George is a guest, just here from Texas

Keith, Frank

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Was kicked on the leg by a horse, has limp

Keith, Frank

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Made business trip, Tecumseh Mon., guest of Rev Davis

Keith, George

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Arrived from Texas where he had been buying cattle

Kelly, George

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Young fellow who lived with him arrested for setting fire

Kerns, Tom

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Was up from Auburn yesterday

Kiechel, Belle

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Member of Class of 98

Kiechel, Daniel

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Put a big dollar into our purse, wants paper another year

Kinnison, Ralph

4

39

MY

20

3

5

One of 3 more boys enrolled in War with Spain Wed.

Knapp, R. H.

4

39

MY

20

1

3

Ad. Satisfaction guaranteed

Knapp, R. H. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

She & children taking in the exposition at state metropolis

Kraft, John

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Home Sat. after visiting sons at Harbine & Elmwood

Lahr, T. W. (Elder)

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Will preach Sunday morning and evening

Lambert (Judge)

3

48

JL

15

1

2

Tried Wilson in County Court, guilty, he filed for appeal

Lambert, H. A. (Judge)

4

39

MY

20

8

3

Presided in case Sapp vs Minn. Threshing Machine Co.

Larimer, Anna

3

48

JL

15

1

1

12 year old loading revolver on 4th, shot ball into her leg

Larson, Edward D.

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Taken in by 2 confidence men, lost $105

Leach, S. A. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Wife of Johnson county clerk is here visiting friends

Leahy, Pat

3

48

JL

15

5

2

He was over a couple of days recently

Leonard, E. P.

3

48

JL

15

5

1

He & T. M. Burkett were in town on Tuesday

Linn, C. M.

4

39

MY

20

5

4

Ad: Lumber and coal, in poetry

Linn, Claude M.

4

39

MY

20

5

3

On business here a day or two, has lumber interests

Lintz, Louis

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Sold business to S.C.Gregory

Littlefield (Dr)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Teeth flew royally during his stay in town Wednesday

Littlefield (Dr)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Will be here August 10th, Wednesday

Livingston, Charles

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Bought 1 of the 3 new bicycles received here Wed.

Long, J. J. (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

1

1

She was hurt when leaving church w/Mr. & Mrs. E.F. Bell

Lorance (Dr & Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Their baby daughter has malarial fever

Lorance, B. F.

3

48

JL

15

4

2

Village Clerk

Lorance, B. F. (M.D.)

4

39

MY

20

1

3

Ad. Office first south of depot

Lorance, Bertha

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Sisters will give vocal duet at Commencement June 3rd

Lorance, Bessie

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Sisters will give vocal duet at Commencement June 3rd

Lutgen, Ed

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Former Brock boy, lives Salem, Oregon, sent hog-face

Mangon, C.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Attended state convention at Lincoln this week

Marble, Squire

3

48

JL

15

1

2

Conducted trial of Mrl McKinney

Marcellus, E. F. (Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Is on the sick list

Markely, Havey

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Surety for Wm. Skinner bond of $200

Martin, W. (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Is visiting Mrs. Bunn, she was healed by prayer in spring

Mathens (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Her home burglarized, is south of the city

Mathews, Jas.

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Three men were at Talmage between trains Wed.

Matthews, Jim

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Took a "side-d or sleeper", seeking work in Dakotas

McClure, Hay

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Joined armed forces, sent employees home to work ranch

McClusty, Otis (Mr)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

From Fairfax, MO, visiting sister Mrs. Will Travis

McGee (Dr)

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Patched up, Jimmie Artz, 13 years old

McKinney

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Man who stole eggs & butter had former good reputation

McKinney, Ralph

3

48

JL

15

1

2

Stole butter & egfgs from railcar, paid fine, was released

McMannis, R. H.

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Is at work in the country this week stacking grain

McMannis, R. H.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Again at old post using knife & cleaver at Young's

Mesnet, C. L.

3

51

AU

5

4

2

Report of condition, Charter #226, as of July 14, 1898

Meyers, Frank

3

48

JL

15

5

1

The Talmage lumberman was in town Wednesday

Minnig (Grandma)

4

39

MY

20

1

1

She wrapped clothes around Mrs. Hartley in fire

Monroe, H. W.

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Bootlegging case, sent to district court

Morgan, E. O.

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Inmate of Grand Island Soldiers Home died last week

Morgan, Ephraim

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Died of overwork at Lake Linderman, was mining

Morgan, Roswell

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Brother of Ephraim, had both gone to Klondike gold fields

Morgan, W. E. (Judge)

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Father of Ephraim, who died, is now Greeley resident

Morrison, Jas. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Is reported on the sick list

Morrison, Jim

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Made a trip to Peru Tuesday afternoon with C. Starr

Muir, Grace

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Member of Class of 98

Muir, Mabel

4

39

MY

20

1

2

Died March 31, 1898, member of Epworth League

Muir, Maude (Miss)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Attending Epworth League Assembly in Lincoln this week

Muir, R. T.

3

51

AU

5

5

3

Taking vacation & small son to visit aged mother in east

Musvick, Tony

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Charge exploded in his face and hands

Neal, W. S.

4

39

MY

20

1

2

Published letter to sister from Army camp Tampa, FL

Nelson, Peter

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Last seen July 17, foul plan suspected, had $75-90

Norris, Charles

3

48

JL

15

3

2

Member of 2nd Regiment Nebr. who went home to die

Norton, H.

3

41

MY

27

1

2

Notice of train times for May 31-June 1

Norton, H.

4

39

MY

20

8

4

Ad: excursion fares for home-seekers, $2 round trip

Norton, H.

3

48

JL

15

4

2

Chairman of Village board

Norton, Stella (Miss)

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Of Brock, was visitor Saturday in Talmage

Oehrich, Herman O.

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Has trouble with cattle rustlers on his large ranch

Ordinance No. 19

3

48

JL

15

4

1

Ordinance regarding poles & lines allowed in Brock

Ovenden, A. E.

4

39

MY

20

3

1

Editor and publisher

Ovenden, A. E.

3

48

JL

15

4

1

Editor and publisher

Ovenden, A. E.

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Editor and publisher

Ovenden, A. E.

3

51

AU

5

4

1

Editor and Publisher, Vol 3, No. 51

Ovenden, A. E.

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Three men were at Talmage between trains Wed.

Ovenden, A. E. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

One of 4 ladies who took a trip to Nebr. City yesterday

Ovenden, A. E. (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Drove up to Talmage yesterday with Mrs. Talcott

Ovenden, R. L.

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Editor's brother here for a few days latter part of last week

Overturf, J. H.

4

39

MY

20

5

2

Local correspondent from Camp Saunders 2nd Reg.

Overturf, J. H.

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Father of John H. who was promoted to Sgt.

Overturf, John H.

3

48

JL

15

1

1

promoted to Sgt, Co I, 2nd Regiment

Overturf, John L.

3

48

JL

15

4

1

Auburn Herald promoting him for float representative

Parker, C. B.

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Our genial C. B. had brother visiting him first of the week

Parker, C. B.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

On the sick list

Parker, Wm.

4

39

MY

20

5

3

A brother of C.B. visited here first of the week

Patterson (Miss)

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Sist of mrs. P. Gabus arrived Tues. from Kansas for visit

Pennington, A. J. (Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Said to have had attack of bleeding at the lungs yestdy

Pixley, Z.

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Was at Lorton with Cooper, doing mason work Wed.

Plager, John W.

3

51

AU

5

5

3

Has sent copy of Chattanooga Times, still eager to fight

Pool, Charley

3

48

JL

15

4

1

Demo-pop candidate for senate

Porter, A. P. (Mr & Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Couple from Harmon, IL to see sick son Ferris at Sutton's

Porter, Ferris

3

51

AU

5

5

2

His parents from Harmon, IL came, he is at Sutton's, sick

Powell, Dee (Miss)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Is here visiting friends

Quante, August

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Took morning train to visit son at Camp Saunders Tues.

Quante, August

3

51

AU

5

5

3

Another of our solid farmer friends who has subscribed

Quante, Frank

3

51

AU

5

1

2

Sent news from Camp in "Dixie", 2nd Nebraska Regiment

Raker (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

2

She is at Gretna, Charley is learning the ducks to eat corn

Raker, C. I.

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Charley rode down from Gretna Mon. after visiting there

Reimers, Fred (Mr)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

In town Wed. first time since mule kicked him weeks ago

Riegers, Joe

4

39

MY

20

1

1

His baby suffered second needle in leg, was extracted

Robertson, S. P. (& wife)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Visited rel. in Lincoln this week, he is delegate Ind. conv.

Robertson, S. P. (family)

4

39

MY

20

5

1

M. Good and family visited first of the week from Peru

Robinson, John

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Had 400 acres wheat destroyed by hail

Rood, Corydon (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Visited Mrs. Talcott yesterday

Rowe, Fred

4

39

MY

20

3

3

Late foreman of Tribune, fam visited here. May go NM

Rowe, H. (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Visited with relatives here last week, with daughter

Rue, Enoch

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Is able to be up and around, after week's tussle w/grip

Rue, Enoch

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Reported sick this week

Rue, I. E. (Mr & Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Small son has been quite sick, but is convalscent

Salem Chautauqua

3

48

JL

15

8

3

July 30 - Aug. 7th, ad solicits tent reservations

Sampson, Dewew

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Son of Mrs. Robert Sampson, went to Nemaha with her

Sampson, Robert (Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Left for Nemaha city yesterday to visit relatives, with son

Sanderford, Dick

4

39

MY

20

1

1

His harness, buggy & team stolen in town Saturday

Sapp, G. A.

3

48

JL

15

5

1

He & Artie Thomas went to Omaha to visit the big show

Sapp, George A.

4

39

MY

20

8

3

Plaintiff in case involving Minn. Threshing Machine Co.

Sapp, R. E. (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

8

3

Ad: South Brock, dressmaking

Sawyer, Nelson

3

48

JL

15

3

2

Member of 2nd Regiment Nebr. who died in hospital Ga.

Schermerhorn, George

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Fell dead a few days ago

Schmuck

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Miss Hill awarded $1,000 damages, suit against Schmuck

Scrimsher, Lit (and wife)

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Baby girl born Tuesday, all parties doing well

Sellers, J. L.

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Sold mortgaged team & buggy, escaped to Kansas

Shaver, L. G.

3

41

MY

27

1

2

He and Corbett employed at Eaton's store

Shepards, Milt

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Was here yesterday

Shreve, E.

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Has pet coon - caught him in henhouse

Shrimpton, Ben (Mr & Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

1

2

They and Miss W. Jordan went to Fremont Saturday

Simpson, Jack

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Spent Sunday at Berlet's

Sire, August

4

39

MY

20

3

5

One of 3 more boys enrolled in War with Spain Wed.

Sisson, Friel

3

51

AU

5

5

3

Died at home of his parents Wed. eve, of consumption

Skinner, Wm.

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Has been charged with burglary of Mrs. Mathens home

Smedley, Hazel (Miss)

3

41

MY

27

5

1

With Nettie Whiffin, to news office Mon., Johnson Tues.

Smedley, S. S.

4

39

MY

20

5

2

Ad: poetry about products and quality

Smedley, S. S.

4

39

MY

20

1

4

Ad. Is a poem using his name and company

Smedley, Scott

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Went to Lincoln Sunday to visit the "sojer byes"

Smedley, Scott

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Sojourning in vicinity of Hebron & Nelson with F. Black

Smedley, Scott

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Has rented store building vacated by T. G. Bell

Smith (Postmaster)

4

39

MY

20

1

1

Smith and family were guests of Brock friends Sunday

Smith, "Hoss"

3

51

AU

5

8

3

Colored man, planned to steal harness, now out of town

Smith, Henry C.

4

39

MY

20

8

4

Ad: Money, mortgage & other loans, acreages, farms

Smith, J. W.

3

48

JL

15

8

3

Postmaster in town yesterday

Smith, J. W. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Spent 4th in Brock with relatives

Smith, Verdi

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Spent 4th in Brock with relatives

Snodgrass (Grandma)

3

51

AU

5

5

3

Family reunion, dau from Dakotas, dau from KS, J. Bunn

Snyder, J. M. (Mr & Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Celebrated 50th, 4 generations present, no deaths in any

Starr, A. E.

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Was at Johnson part of last week

Starr, A. E. Roy

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Son of Mrs. P. H. Starr, went to Lincoln with her

Starr, Clarence

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Made a trip to Peru Tuesday afternoon with J. Morrison

Starr, Glen

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Son of Mrs. P. H. Starr, went to Lincoln with her

Starr, Ora (Miss)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Mother & dau. took train to Lincoln for Epworth Assembly

Starr, P. H.

4

39

MY

20

5

1

New summer kitchen west side of residence 3rd & Walnut

Starr, P. H. (Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Went to Lincoln with 3 sons to attend Epworth Assembly

Starr, Roy

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Drove to Johnson last Sat., his brother came back also

Starr, W. H. (Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Mother & dau. took train to Lincoln for Epworth Assembly

Starr, Winifred E.

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Member of Class of 98

Starr, Winnie

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Son of Mrs. P. H. Starr, went to Lincoln with her

Steele, F. P.

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Was elected to instruct and manage Cornet Band Mon.

Steele, F. P.

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Paid a business trip to Cook yesterday

Steele, F. P.

3

41

MY

27

4

1

To give cornet solo at Commencement June 3rd

Steele, Pete

3

48

JL

15

5

3

One foot in sling, run a nail in it breaking up kindling

Stewart

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Lightning killed twenty steers on the Stewart ranch

Stewart (Dr)

3

41

MY

27

1

1

Called upon to help Mrs. Long after she was hurt

Stull (Judge)

3

48

JL

15

4

1

Trying for Rep. candidate for district congressman

Sutton, Wm

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Caring for Ferris Porter, who is sick

Swan, Blanche (Miss)

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Here a few days here, understand organizing music class

Syford, D. N.

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Harvested ten acres Turkey Red wheat, 45 bu yield

Talbott, C. A. (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Drove up to Talmage yesterday with Mrs. Ovendon

Talcott, C. A. (Mr & Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

They, editor & family visited Chavey family Sunday

Talcott, C. A. (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

One of 4 ladies who took a trip to Nebr. City yesterday

Talcott, C. A. (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Had visitor, Mrs. Corydon Rood yesterday

Talcott, Chas.

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Treated his office to a fresh coat of paint this week

Talcott, Harry

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Brother of our popular lumberman injured hand

Thomas, Artie

3

48

JL

15

5

1

He & G. A. Sapp went to Omaha to visit the big show

Thompson, Dan

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Was in town Wednesday

Travis, Will (Mrs)

3

48

JL

15

5

1

Brother Otis McClusty of Fairfax, MO is visiting her

U. B. Church

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Will remove their church to 8th & Walnut, ne corner

Van Boening, W.

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Dragged by team after falling from wagon seat, died

VanDebergh, Anna

3

51

AU

5

1

2

Trestle Board Chapter 67, resolution of memorial

VanDebergh, Jay

3

51

AU

5

5

1

He & Bales were down last Friday

Vandebergh, Jeff (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

4

2

Died at her home Wed. nigh

Vanderbergh, Jeff (Mrs)

3

41

MY

27

5

3

Further article with info on death of Mrs. Vanderbergh

Vandervoort, John (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

3

4

Mother of Ora,visited him at Lincoln, he left for Phillipines

Vandervoort, O. A.

4

39

MY

20

3

4

Only county boy in 1st Regiment, went west

Vandervort, John

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Received card from son Ora from Honolulu dated 6/24

Vandervort, Ora

3

48

JL

15

5

2

He & other Nebr. boys enjoying themselves in Hawaii

Villars, H. B.

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Has put in a private telephone line between home & store

Villars, H. B.

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Sold bicycle to James Chope

Villars, H. B.

4

39

MY

20

5

4

Ad: Cultivators and Hummer Plows

Wakelin, Wilson

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Threshed his wheat, averaged 30 bu. extra fine 62#

Walker, Bertha (Miss)

4

39

MY

20

3

3

She & friend from Johnson visited beaux Camp Saunders

Walker, Chas.

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Raffled off his bicycle Wed., Bulletin man winning number

Walker, Grant

3

41

MY

27

4

1

Three men were at Talmage between trains Wed.

Walker, Grant

4

39

MY

20

1

2

Was at Brock one day last week

Walker, Grant

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Has been at Johnson, having thresher engine overhauled

Wallman, Ehme (children)

3

51

AU

5

2

1

2 children died in fire, 2 more not expected to live

Warbritton, W. J

3

48

JL

15

2

1

Burglars stole $40 jewelry from his house

Weakley, Frank

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Released from NE pen, taken to KS to serve there

Weather

3

41

MY

27

5

3

High winds near hurricane speed, 11 pm, little damage

West, W. H.

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Was up from Auburn Saturday

Whiffen, Nettie (Miss)

3

48

JL

15

5

3

To visit Horton KS on way home in DeWitt, here 3 mos.

Whiffin, Nettie (Miss)

3

41

MY

27

5

1

Was caller at office Mon. and drove to Johnson Tues.

Whitman, Frank

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Has learned to use knife,saw & cleaver with left hand

Whitman, Frank

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Left for employment in Hutchinson, KS railroad shops

Whitman, Fred

4

39

MY

20

5

3

Typo, off last week bruised leg, now has measles

Whitmore, H. G.

3

41

MY

27

2

3

Was elected captain of new militia Bryan organized

Wilkie, Burla

3

41

MY

27

4

1

To give piano solo at Commencement June 3rd

Wilkie, Irwin (& wife)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Visited relaltives here, returned home to Hutchinson

Williams, H. L.

3

48

JL

15

2

1

One of three farmers who have large grain fields

Williams, J. J. (Rev & Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Brand new son & heir born yesterday morning

Wills, H. M. (Hon)

3

41

MY

27

2

1

New postmaster has entered upon his duties

Wilson (Mr)

4

39

MY

20

5

1

In town this week

Wilson (Mrs)

4

39

MY

20

1

2

Brother's letter about camp in FL, re war w/Spain

Wilson, A. P. (Jr)

3

48

JL

15

1

1

Arrested, resisting officer and carrying concealed weapon

Wilson, Chas.

3

48

JL

15

5

3

Was up from Auburn Wednesday

Wilson, Clement L.

4

39

MY

20

5

1

Has been removed as Postmaster, new is J.M.Anderson

Windsor (Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Mrs. Huston and daughter visited from Brock this week

Wolfe (Commissioner)

3

51

AU

5

2

1

Leased lands in McPherson & Arthur counties to ranchers

Woodston (Mr & Mrs)

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Visited DePue family a day or two this week

Wooley, Fred R.

3

41

MY

27

2

1

Had 3 fingers cut off one hand by steam brick machine

Wright (Marshall)

3

51

AU

5

8

3

Ordered Hoss Smith out of town, heard theft planned

Wright, A. D.

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Left us a "big John" dollar on subscription

Wright, Mark

3

41

MY

27

5

1

He and Adams were down from near Talmage yesterday

Yont, E. C.

3

41

MY

27

5

2

Transacting business in the country several days recently

Yont, E. C. (Cashier)

4

39

MY

20

5

4

Bank of Brock ad: Notary Public, insurance

Yont, Ed

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Attended congressional convention at Lincoln

Yont, John

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Wheat crop made 34 bu. per acre, sample 62#

Yont, John (family)

3

51

AU

5

5

2

Attended the Flower Day Carnival at Omaha Tuesday

Yont, John (VP)

4

39

MY

20

5

4

Ad: bank

Young, Cora

3

41

MY

27

4

1

To perform at Commencement June 3, 1898, M.E.Church

Young, Wm.

3

51

AU

5

5

3

One of Nemaha's substantial farmers left us a big fat dollar

Young's Meat Emporium

3

51

AU

5

5

1

Has R. H. McMannis working there again

Young's Meat Market

3

48

JL

15

5

2

Employed new man, Frank Whitman


THE BROCK CHAMPION - 1898
An abstract from microfilmed copies
By Marlene Stillahn
March, 2003


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