Osmond Republican; Osmond, Nebraska
News Articles 1892 – 1898
Early editions of theOsmond Republican are unavailable, with the exception of a few copiesmicrofilmed by the Nebraska State Historical Society. The following bits ofinformation were taken from those early editions.
1892
December 8, 1892
R. J. Paddock who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Ballantyne, returned to his home at Omaha, this week.
Miss Emma Mahitis we are sorry to learn confined to her bed with lungfever. We trust she may soon recover.
Miss Ida Deal of Ponca sister of Mrs. L.B. Matteson, has been here on a visit. She is well pleased withOsmond.
We met John Swan on the streets last Saturday accompanied by a box ofcigars and after inviting us to smoke he said that he had a new boy at hishouse. All concerned doing well.
Mr. E.L. Morlan and wife of Union Co., S.D. had been in town a fewdays visiting the family of Ed. Record. Mr. M. is a brother-in-law of Mr. Record. We acknowledge a short callon Monday.
John Zeurcher, a highly respected young man of this neighborhoodhas become violently insane. He imagines that his brothers and in fact almostevery one he converses with has a desire to poison him. He will be taken beforethe insane commission.
1895
October 10, 1895
L. R. Booth returned to his Ia. home on Wednesday.
Mr. Ballantyne has been enjoying a visit with his father, who residesin Knox county.
Miss Jessie Diltz came down from Bloomfield on Monday and is visitingher sister, Mrs. Chrystal.
Amel Peters and wife, north of the village are rejoicing over theadvent of a sweet little girl baby that came to them on Tuesday.
Hannah McMillan left the first of the week for Norfolk where she willtrim for the Inskip millinery emporium. She is a wide awake young lady and wewish her success in her larger field.
October 24, 1895
Mrs. Scofield of Washington, Ia., spent Sunday with her sister,Mrs. Will McQuaid.
Rev. Rouse was called to Pierce on Thursday to preach thefuneral sermon of a Mr. Martin whodied of consumption.
Miss Esther Gregory is spending a month with her sister in Saunderscounty, where we trust she may have a pleasant visit.
Miss Celie Nelson met with a severe accident on Sunday, while out horseback riding. She was thrown and received a fracture of the collar bone.
November 28, 1895
Mrs. C. B. Willey returned home on Wednesday from a visit with herparents at Argyle, Wis.
G.A. Thode was called to Holstien,Ia. on Friday by a telegram announcing the death of a sister.
Mark Felbert is married! We have 17 pairs of old boots securelystored away which will be ÒlammedÓ at him on his first appearance in our town.Meanwhile the cream tinted congratulations of this sheet is extended.
We congratulate J. L. Stevens and wife, of Plainview, who are the recipients of asweet little girl baby that came to their house last week.
December5, 1895
Ed Zurcher living north east of Osmond, lost a child about twomonthÕs old, yesterday morning. The little one was not known to be unwell untilabout 6 a. m. Wednesday morning when Mr. and Mrs. Zurcher got up and found thatthe child was nearly dead.
Mrs.C. W. Scott and two Children lefton Tuesday for Virginia, where she will visit a portion of the winter.
Mr. Bichlemeier has returned from South Dakota, where he went a fewdays ago for the purpose of moving his family over. They could not get acrossthe big Missouri with their teams, hence the delay in getting the family here.
December12, 1895
Miss Bessie Sexton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sexton, who has beenstopping at the home of Thos. McDonald while attending Pierce schools,disappeared Monday night after supper and has not been heard from since. Thesimultaneous disappearance of Mr. Ed Sheldon, who with a brother has lived on one of the Bishopfarms north of town, leads relatives of Miss Bessie to believe that she andSheldon have gone to Wisconsin for the purpose of getting married. -- LEADER
FrankNelson son of J. H. Nelson, livingsoutheast of town, is quite sick with typhoid fever.
We understand that Ed Sheldon and Miss Bessie Sexton visited Yankton last week, and came home with thenuptial knot securely tied. May their voyage in the matrimonial sea be apleasant one-only squalls enough to more firmly plight their faith and love foreach other-is our wish.
December26, 1895
The funeral obsequies of thelate Jenard Meyer, was largelyattended on Sunday. Rev. Schrewinpreached a very touching sermon.
Mrs. Alex Docken and Hans Olsen received the sad news of the death of their aged mother on Thursdaynight of last week. The old lady lived in Omaha and had attained the age of 74years. On behalf of their numerous friends, we extend the sympathy of thecommunity.
ScottDeal of Ponca is spending a fewdays with his sister, Mrs. L. B. Matteson.
1896
January16, 1896
John Jefferson has been confined to his room with greater portion ofthe week with the grip.
Peter Schwartz of Eldridge, Ia., is in town settling up business forhis brother who recently died.
January30, 1896
Mrs. A. E. Powers died Thursday evening at 8:05 oÕclock of gastricfever. Mrs. Powers was taken with sciatic rheumatism about three months ago andhas been a constant sufferer ever since from that disease with othercomplications, finally ending with gastric fever. Deceased maiden name wasMinnie Owens. If she had liveduntil next April she would have been twenty-nine years old. She was married tenyears ago to Mr. Powers, four bright children, three boys and one girl, comingto bless this happy and sacred union; the youngest child, a boy is only a yearand ten months old. During a residence of two years, Mrs. P. made many warmfriends, all of whom greatly sympathize with the grief stricken husband andchildren. The body of deceased was taken to Osmond Saturday morning, and fromthere shipped to Fergusen, Ia., for interment.--Call
A large company of friendsaccompanied the grief stricken husband to the depot, at this place, to paytheir last respects to the departed wife and mother. All of whom deeplysympathize with the bereft ones.
Dr. Chrystal and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a littlegirl baby that came to their home on Sunday.
February 20, 1896
Mrs. S. E. Smith has ordered a neat monument to be erected on thegrave of her deceased husband, in a few weeks.
The grim messenger of deathhas entered the home of J. L. Stevensof Plainview, claiming the wife and mother as the victim. Mrs. Stevens had beensick for sometime and about two weeks ago she was taken to the Samaritan Home,at Sioux City where a very delicate operation was performed, from the effectsof which she succumbed on Monday night last. The Republican extends itsheartfelt sympathy to our afflicted brother in this, his hour of greatbereavement.
Grandma Matteson is expected home from Iowa, next week, which fact weare please to note.
April 30, 1896
Accidental Shooting!
John Hynek Accidentally Shoots His Little 18 Months old Girl
The Child Seriously, Thoughnot Fatally Wounded.
Mrs. Barnhart Attempts Self Destruction.
Other Accidents Noted!
On Sunday morning, John Hynek, a Bohemian farmer, living on the old Phil Ross farmsouthwest of town, took down his gun for the purpose of shooting a chickenhawk. He walked out of the house and around the place for a few moments andthen returned, and in the act of hanging the gun on its accustomed peg, it wasaccidentally discharged, shooting his little 18 months old girl in the rightside, the wound extending from the ankle to the ear, the most serious partbeing in the abdomen, just above the pouparts ligament, and in front of theillium or hip bond.
The child, it seems, wassitting on the floor in direct range with the gun about 8 feet away;fortunately a galvanized iron pail sat near it and received the force of thecharge, otherwise the child would have been instantly killed.
Dr. Nye of this place was hastily summoned and has been doinghis utmost to save the little one, and at this writing his chance ofsuccess--baring complications--is good. The baby seems to be on the improve andis resting quite easily at this writing.
We have the following specialfrom Pierce in the State Journal, of Monday morning, which we reproduce withoutcomment: ÒMrs. H. F. Barnhart ofthis place attempted to drown herself in the Elkhorn near the ice house thisafternoon. She tied a piece of ribbon to a stick and then tied her pocket bookto the stick and then laid it down on the bank and then jumped in. Wm. Mitchell and Ed. Ruhlow, who were about sixty rods away, saw her jump in and ran to the spotand by the aid of a fish pole rescued her as she went down the third time. Itis charged that her husband has been on a big spree and that they hadquarreled.
Robert E. Bradshaw, a young Englishman, who came to Plainview, a fewyears ago and followed the vocation of a race horse rider, was thrown from ahorse belonging to George Hitchens,of that place, on Sunday. He had both arms broken and otherwise injured so thathe died on Monday afternoon. His people all live in the old country and he wasburied by friends in the cemetery at that place on Tuesday.
Died.
Huber:-- At the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.Huber, 8 miles northeast of Osmond, on Monday Apr. 27th, 1896,Llewellyn Huber.
The subject of this obituarywas born on Jan. 18, 1871 and resided with his parents until Dec. 1893, when wewent to India as a missionary. He was converted when but 16 years old and soonafter felt that he had a Divine cal to the work of a foreign missionary andentered that field as stated. In his work in India he was successful, but dreaddisease of that country fastened it tentacles upon him and he soon had toreturn to his home with the hope of defeating the ravaging destroyer. Hearrived home on Feb. 12th, and rapidly failed until the Masterrelieved him on Monday.
Those who had met thedeceased during his short residence in our midst, speak of him as a Christiangentleman, and attested their friendship in sorrow at the obsequies on Tuesday.
Rev. Rouse the pastor,conducted a very impressive service from the texts ÒShall not the Judge of allthe earth do right?Ó--Gen. 18-25 also ÒAnd he said unto them go ye into all theworld and preach the gospel to every creature.Ó Mar. 16-15, after which theremains were interred in the Osmond cemetery.
May 28, 1896
M. Wigton, father of Mrs. Leedom, came in on Friday last, and will remain with us..
July 16, 1896
Mr. Kearn and wife are enjoying the week attending the soldiersreunion at Neligh.
July 30, 1896
Death, the grim monster,entered the home of our friend, Alex Docken, on Monday and claimed as a victim their six monthsold girl. The little one had only been sick a few days when the end came. Itwas laid to rest on Tuesday followed by a large circle of sympathizing friends.
Married. -- At the residenceof Rev. A.G. Brande, in Pierce,Thursday, evening, July 23. Mr. John H. Jefferson and Miss Lizzie Matteson, of Osmond. The couple are well and favorably knownin Osmond and their marriage will undoubtedly come in the nature of a surprise,as no one there knew of the couples intentions. The Call congratulates.
The above announcement wastaken from the Call and was quite a surprise to their many friends. On behalfof the numerous friends the Republican extends congratulations, and trust thatJohnny, and Lizzie may spend their days in happiness and bliss.
August 6, 1896
Bert Buchanan is the proud papa of the sweetest little girl baby inthe town. All getting on fine.
Geo. Spaulding who resided near Foster with a brother, was drownedon Saturday while in swimming. He started for the Lucas ranch where he was toassist in stacking and it is supposed that he was taken with cramps and in thismanner came to his death. This morning Mr. Lucas came to town and drove past the home of the deceasedwhen he was accosted and asked ÒHow is George?Ó to which he replied that he hadnot seen him. A search was made and his clothing found on the bank of thecreek, and about 400 yards below his body was found. He was about forty yearsold and unmarried. The coroner was called but whether he will deem an inquestnecessary we are unable to state.
Married at the home of Mrs.and Mrs. E.C. Leigh the brideÕsparents, July 29th, 1896, by Rev. J. L. Rhodes, Mr. Warner Matteson of Osmond, Neb. and Miss Nettie G. Leigh. The bridehas grown to womanhood in this neighborhood and she is well known to all. Forthe last two years she has been teaching school in the primary department. Thegroom is one of OsmondÕs prosperous business men. They received a number ofbeautiful presents. The happy couple left Beatrice over the B. & M. at 2:30amidst a shower of rice and with the best wishes of the entire community for aprosperous and happy voyage through life. The News congratulates.--PlymouthNews.
The happy pair arrived homeon Thursday evening, and on Friday evening a reception was given at thepleasant home of L. B. Matteson, where the friends assembled for the purpose ofwishing the bride and groom a happy life oÕer the matrimonial sea. The Republicantrusts that their married life will be one of sunshine--only cloud enough tomake them nearer and dearer to each other.
August 20, 1896
On Sunday next. Rev.Sharpless will preach the funeral sermon of Pearl Hazel, infant daughter of Mr.and Mrs. A. L. Docken.
Chas. Decker was notified by the pension department to appear atSioux City for examination. We trust he will get what he is justly entitled toat this time.
September 3, 1896
Mrs. Baldwin of LeMars, Iowa., is visiting with her parents, Mr.and Mrs. T.A. Culton.
Mr. F. Junge an old and esteemed citizen of this county died fromthe effects of paralysis at his home east of town on Saturday night. He wasburied on Wednesday.
Mr. A. W. Kelley our popular lumberman and Miss Bertha Packard, were married at Creighton, yesterday by Rev. James,at the home of the brides parents. In next weeks issue we will give a full andcomplete account of the happy event. We extend our congratulations.
Henry Goetsch and wife of Davenport, Iowa, father and mother of Mrs.Peter Peterson, of this place, arehere on a visit. They are well pleased with our country and the pleasant homeof their daughter.
September 24, 1896
Born at Elkton, Mo., on Sept.19 to W. J. Grimshaw and wife, ason. All doing well.
October 1, 1896
In Memoriam
Mayflower Lodge No 152 D. of. of A.O.U.W. Osmond Neb., Sept. 25, 1896.
Resolution of condolencepassed by Mayflower Lodge D. of H. of A.O.U.W.
Whereas: It has pleasedAlmighty God in His infinite widom and mercy to remove from our midst by death,little George Trautman, son ofsister and brother Troutman.
Resolved: That the sinceresympathy of this lodge be extended to them in this their sad and suddenbereavement. But it further Resold: That a copy of said resolutions be spreadupon the minutes of our lodge, a copy be presented to the bereaved family, alsoa copy be sent to the Golden Rod Workman and the Osmond Republican forpublication.
Emily Kissinger, AllieMattison, Ella F. Hoes. Com.
The little child of Mr.Troutman that was snake bitten last week, died and was buried on Friday. Thefamily have the sympathy of in their loss.
Fred Wallenstein and Miss Marey Kahler were married at Vermillion by Judge Rumsey. Fred andhis wife have gone to housekeeping on their farm north of town.
Al Turner has declared for the double standard. Twin boys athis home on Monday is the occasion. We are glad to say that all hands, evenGrandpa Farrow, is getting alongmuch better than expected.
October 8, 1896
Mrs. Ren Matteson was called to Ponca on Tuesday by the serious illnessof her mother; Maggie Funk accompaniedher.
October 15, 1896
Obituary
Died: In Ponca, Neb., October9th, Mrs. A.J. Deal,mother of Mrs. Ren Matteson ofthis place.
Mrs. Deal was born in Ohio in1841, married in 1862 and moved to Missouri in 1876. In 1882 they moved toDixon county and there resided ever since.
Some few days ago thedeceased tripped on the carpet and fell, resulting in internal injury from theresult of which she died. She joined the Methodist church soon after marriage,and passed away from in the faith of a risen Lord. The funeral was conductedfrom her last residence by Rev. Bray of the Presbyterian church.
Rudolph Peters of Pierce, a former residence of this place, died athis home on Friday night. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his untimelydeath.
November 12, 1896
Accidental Shooting.
On Saturday morning while thedomestic in the home of Merchant Foreman was attending to the bed room work. Little Walter, 3-year old son ofMr. Foreman was discovered playing with a revolver. The young lady cried out tothe child, Òput it down!Ó and the little fellow gave the pistol a fling. Ithappened to go off, the bullet striking the child on the left arm near theelbow, glancing off. Dr. Long washastily summoned and upon examination assured the frightened parents that thewound was not serious and that the boy would be using the injured member in afew days. Right now would be a splendid time to deliver a discourse on the careof firearms in the homes where little people are. We believe that guns aredangerous even though they have neither lock, stock, cock, or barrel.
Mr. Weiss, father of Mrs. Claus Peterson was buried in our cemetery on Sunday. We understandthat the old gentleman had been quite feeble for some time.
December 17, 1896
Josh Sullivan has a child quite sick with lung fever.
Lou Boyer and wife are happy over the arrival of a 9 pound girlsince Friday last. All doing nicely.
Mrs. Gus Kissinger and children left on Tuesday, for a few weeks visitwith her parents at Farley, Iowa.
E. B. Hirschman was called to Hartington on Friday last, by telegram,accounting the serious illness of his father, Franz Hirschman. Mr. H. did notreach home in time to see his father alive. We extend our sympathy to ourfellow townsman and his family in this their hour of affliction.
1897
January 14, 1897
Just as we go to press welearn of the death of Judge Willeyof Pierce, father of Attorney Willey of this place.
Frank Tucker and wife northwest of town are rejoicing over theadvent of a new girl, the first one, at their home. All are doing nicely.
Mrs. Banish received the sad news of the death of her mother fromAtkinson, Neb. on Saturday night. She left on Monday for that place. Wesympathize with her in her great bereavement.
January 28, 1897
J. C. Schroeder of Hoskins, was here to visit his brother, Gus, lastweek.
J. H. Stewart was called to Ia., on Saturday on account of the deathof his aged mother. We extend sympathy.
Frank Tucker was a surprised boy the other morning when his youngerbrother from Iowa walked in upon him at his home northwest of town.
The little child of Mr. andMrs. Frank Synovec of the Willow,was buried in our cemetery on Tuesday. The little one was three months old andwas only sick a couple of days. Mrs. Synovec is the daughter of Mr. Steadry living east of the village.
February 25, 1897
Jos. Sladek who has lived on a farm west of town for several yearsleft on Wednesday for Saline Co., where he will reside.
The Steadry family wishes us to return their sincere thanks tothe neighbors and friends who assisted them in their late bereavement.
Elmer Lowderbaugh a respected reader of this paper, and Miss. Josie Tatewere united in marriage by JudgeMcDonald at Pierce on Monday. The Republican extends congratulations and truststhat the happy couple may enjoy a long and prosperous wedded life. Mr. and Mrs.L. will at once begin housekeeping on the old John Carpenter farm.
Dr. Alden was called from Pierce on Sunday to assist Dr. Long in the case of little August Suckstorf, who has been suffering with an abscess on the thighfor the past two months. The physicians look for a speedy recovery.
March 4, 1897
Dr. ChrystalÕs home was made happy on Saturday night by the adventof a nine pound baby boy. All concerned doing nicely.
Little Aug. Suckstorf, who has been suffering for a long time is reportedby the attending physician as much improved. The little fellow was pretty lowat one time.
John M. Stewart returned on Monday night from his stay in Iowa. Mr.Stewart has been a great sufferer from the prevailing disease, but we hope tosoon see him fully recover.
April 8, 1897
We are glad to say thatlittle August Sucksorf who hassuffered so long from an abscess on his limb is on the road to recovery.
Alex Docken came in on Thursday, last, after our paper had gone topress and informed us that a new girl baby had arrived at his house the nightbefore. We congratulate.
From a personal letter fromDr. Nye, formerly of this place,but now of Lovilia, Ia., we learn that he is prospering and that their familyhas been increased by the birth of a baby boy.
We are pleased to announcedthe complete recovery of John Stedrywho had been down with typhoid fever. Other members of the family, the motherand Frank, are now down with the dread disease.
April 15, 1897
Will Kelley and wife left the first of the week for Auborn, Iowawhere they will reside in future. Their friends here wish them success in theirnew home, and can recommend them to the citizens of Auborn as a family to berespected and esteemed for their many good qualities.
April 22, 1897
Jos. Koening, living north east of Foster, died from strangulatedhernia. The young man failed to call a physician in time.
May 20, 1897
The house of Henry Bruegmanis rejoicing over the advent of a newbaby boy since Monday.
Dr. Long was called six miles south of Pierce to see a Mrs. Kidderwho is quite low with consumption.
June 3, 1897
The little three year old sonof Prof. Courtright of Petersburg,Neb., an uncle of Mrs. Frank Tucker ofthis place, came near losing his life one day last week by drinking carbolicacid from a bottle which he found in a neighbors yard. By prompt action on thepart of the parents and physician, however, his life was saved.
June 17, 1897
A. T. Reigle of Madison, father of Mrs. E. E. Davis is here on a visit.
Ed Rodgers had a very sick child on Sunday but at this writingit is greatly improved.
Lee Brant was called to his home in Kingsley, Ia., on Thursdaylast by the illness of his mother. He returned on Monday and left her greatlyimproved.
July 1, 1897
On Saturday last, Miss Emma,daughter of Henry Davids ofThompson, returned from an extended visit with relatives at Tama, Iowa.
July 15, 1897
Dr. Chrystal was called to his old home in Canada on Monday by theserious illness of his father. We hope he found the old gentleman greatlyimproved.
July 22, 1897
Cards are out announcing themarriage of Ed Jefferson and MissBelle Scott. The ceremony willtake place next Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the home of the bride.
July 29, 1897
Dr. Chrystal returned from Canada last Friday and reports that hisfather was greatly improved. We are glad to note this fact.
Married
Jefferson-Scott:At the home of the brideÕs parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Scott, Wednesdayevening, July 28. Edwin B. Jefferson and Laura Belle Scott, Rev. Gortnerofficiating.
Last evening about 40 invitedguests assembled at the Scott home, south east of the village to witness thehappy union of their daughter Belle to Mr. Ed Jefferson. The bride wore acostume of lavender cashmere trimmed in white silk with orange blossoms atthroat and in her hair, while the groom wore the conventional black. Promptlyat eight oÕclock the happy couple stepped out on the lawn and Rev. Gortner,using the ritualistic service of his church, pronounced them husband and wife.After the bride and groom had received the most hearty congratulations of theirfriends the guests entered the house and sat down to the most sumptuous weddingsupper which we have ever partaken.
Thus has entered upon thelife long voyage of matrimony one of OsmondÕs most popular sons and fairestdaughters. May their pathway lead through the grassy lawn of young man andwoman hood; down the pleasant dale of old age, each securely sheltered in thelove and affections of the other is the wish of the Republican force.
The following presents werereceived.
Cow, pig and chairs, C.W.Scott and wife.
Rocker, E.C. Holly and wife.
Knives, forks and christyknife set, Dr. J.H. Long and B.S. Leedom and wife.
Water bowl and pitcher, W.A.Hoes and wife.
Decorated glass set, W.L. andM.B. Smith and wives.
Dozen glasses and pitcher,D.D. Walker and wife.
Napkins, A.E. Foreman andwife.
Table linen, J.F. Gregory andwife.
Towels, Esther Gregory
Table damask, D.W. Wood andwife.
Water set, C.J. Allison andwife, and J.M. Johnson and wife.
Table linen, J.C. Saundersand wife.
Berry set, Al. Turner andwife.
$5, Grandpa Reigle.
Salt and pepper set, J.M.Hladik and wife.
August 5, 1897
August Schutt is the happy father of a new child that came to hishome last week.
Frank Lambert has returned from his visit with his mother whoresides in Canada. Mr. L reports a very pleasant trip and a splendid visit withhis mother. Mr. Lambert informs us that the Canadian people do not take kindlyto McKinley and his tariff bill. This to us, is an evidence that it is good forthis country.
Silver Wedding
On Wednesday evening, August4th, 1897. Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Grunwald celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of theirmarriage at their home ten miles southeast from Osmond. The marriage ceremonytook place at 6 oÕclock after all partook of a most bountiful supper, served inopen air. The present numbered one hundred and seventy five, and all report apleasant time.
August 12, 1897
Claus Peterson, living north east of town is confined to his bed withtyphoid fever.
The home of John Ballantyne was made happy last week by the arrival of a littlegirl baby. All doing nicely.
John Rohrberg south of town is probably, the happiest man in northPierce county. The reason of his joy was imparted to a reporter of this paperon Tuesday--ItÕs a girl and her Mamma is getting along fine.
August 26, 1897
C. J. Peterson living northeast of town, who has been down withtyphoid fever was in the village for the first time since his sickness onTuesday. We were pleased to meet Claus and hope he will now get along nicely.
September 9, 1897
Caron Petersen and wife of Davenport, Ia., came out to attend thefuneral of their brother, C. J. Petersen deceased.
A Sad Death
The home of Mr. Jos. Schmitt of this place is shrouded in gloom this pleasant fallmorning all occasioned by the break in the brittle thread of life. Their son,Edward, aged 18 years 3 months 21 days, who has been down with Typhoid fever,was called to his long home this morning. It indeed is sad to see a promisingyoung man like Edward removed from our midst, yet these seasons of sorrow mustbe met by all and the afflicted parents, brothers and sisters are reminded bythe death that life at best is trausitory and that their loved one is free frombodily pain and suffering, securely housed in the FatherÕs kingdom, where, in afew short years, they will all meet to part no more.
Funeral services will be heldat the Catholic church, on Saturday morning at 10 a.m., conducted by FatherHork of Randolph. Interment in the Catholic cemetery, situated on land of thedeceased father.
September 30, 1897
Herman Plagge north of town is the happy father of a new girl baby.
Mr. Ed Jefferson informs us that her sister Miss Rae Scott, of Onawa, Ia., is confined to her bed with malarialfever. Hope Rae will soon recover.
Mr. Updike of this place, father of Mrs. T. A. Culton is quite sick this week. His son from Illinois wassent for and arrived last night.
The eight months old child ofFrank TateÕs died last night.
Mrs. Gansebom is again in Omaha at the hospital where her baby isbeing treated.
John Sucksorf and wife have returned from Sioux City where they havehad their little son August for treatment. We trust the boy will recover fully.
Mrs. C. J. Fenton died at her home northeast of the village on Saturdaynight, of inflamitory rheumatism. She was about 40 years old and leaves afamily of five children.
October 7, 1897
Henry Maass and Miss Alvena Mohr were married by Judge McDonald this morning at theHammond House parlors. Both are popular young people, the bride a daughter ofChris Mohr, living northeast of Osmond, and the Leader extends congratulations.-- Pierce Leader
November 4, 1897
C. W. McQuaid and wife formerly of this place, but now ofHartington, were called upon to part with their three months old baby girl onlast Friday. The little one was sick only a few days when death came to relieveit. Their friends here sympathize with them.
1898
January 6, 1898
Theo Goeres and wife are the proud parents of a new baby boy.
March 31, 1898
Henry Mohr informs us that his wifeÕs sister was burned to deathone day last week.
We desire to express oursincere thanks to our many friends who assisted us in our recent bereavementand burial of our beloved daughter, Florence.
Mr.and Mrs. J.A. Ballantyne
Married, at the Methodistparsonage, Wednesday evening, March 30th. Mr. Geo. W. Rockwell and Miss Emma Anderson; Mr. Newton Sewell, and Miss Lizzie Anderson, acting as groomsman and bridesmaid. The wedding wasstrictly private, no invited guests being present. The bride was tastefullyattired in brown and presented an altogether attractive appearance. Wecongratulate the young couple on their prospects of a sunny life; and trustthat they will live many years to enjoy the mutual bliss and love of nuptialassociation. Rev. J. Narver Gortner was the officiating clergyman.
Died.
Shortly after midnight onWednesday morning, March 29, 1898. Luella Suckstorf died of what was pronounced diptheria, after asickness of about one week. She quit school on the previous Wednesday,complaining of feeling ill, and continued to grow worse in spite of medicalaid, until death relieved her of her suffering.
Luella was born March 15,1888, and hence was 10 years and 14 days old. She was a member of thePresbyterian Sunday school and was in the Fourth grade in Miss HeathÕsdepartment. There was no funeral service, except at the grave where Rev. J.Warner made a few remarks and all joined in singing ÒThe Sweet Bye and ByeÓ.Twenty two teams composed the procession to the cemetery. The rest of thefamily are apparently well and all went to the grave.
April 7, 1898
J. M. Huwald, father of Wm. Huwald, living south of the village passed away at the homeof his son, August, on Monday, near Randolph, at the ripe old age of 85 years.The funeral was largely attended by friends.
Married -- At the home of Mr.and Mrs. L. Rote in Pierce, Neb.,Mr. James C. Scott and MissEstella Tate, Rev. J. NarverGortner officiating. This young couple start out in life together with brightprospects for the future. We trust that domestic felicity will make the homethey establish bright and that flowers will adorn the pathway of life thatthey, hand in hand, shall tread. The ceremony was performed last Thursdayafternoon at 3 p.m.
April 14, 1898
Bert Buchanan is the proud papa of a new girl baby, and Bert is ashappy as a clam in high tide.
Rev. Gorner has been notified of the serious illness of his motherwho resides near Page.
Hans Olsen living north of the village, reports a new daughterat his house about one week old. The little miss land her Mamma are gettingalong fine.
It pains us to announce thedeath of Miss Mattie Suckstorf whodied yesterday at 3 oÕclock. We will publish the obituary next week.
April 21, 1898
Mrs. C. A. Kissinger and children left on Monday for Earley, Ia., for acouple weeks visit.
Obituary
Mattie Aug Suckstorf. Is the third pupil of Osmond high school who hassuccumbed to the dread disease which has prevailed in our midst during the pastwinter. The Angel of Death has come the second time to this family this spring.Just two weeks before Mattie died she followed her sister, Luella, to thegrave. This is the third death that has occurred in less than a month. Thefirst was in the primary department; the second in the intermediate; and thelast in the grammar department. Miss Leigh will open the spring term of herschool with one vacant seat. Mattie was in the advanced class in the grammardepartment and was expected to be promoted to Prof. PrestonÕs room this spring.Mattie was a member of the Presbyterian Sabbath school and she and her sisterwould often sit under the elms in their yard and sing the S. S. hymns and shewas also one of Miss LawrenceÕs music scholars. She was born June 7th1883 and died April 13, 1898, aged 14 years 11 months and 23 days. She wasburied on Thursday afternoon, the only services being at the grave, Rev. JoelWarner made suitable remarks. Prof. O. A. Preston made some tender and touchingreferences to the deceased, and the congregation sang two pieces. The day wasfine and there was a large procession of 34 teams. The providences of God areoften inscrutable, but if we believe that God can, for reason unrevealed to us,call his children of all ages, one by one, to other scenes, to the labors, toother developments, wisely and well then let us not impugn the wisdom or thegoodness of God.
April 28, 1898
Eggert Klidt living east of town, is we are sorry to learn,confined to his bed with typhoid fever. In fact the whole family are unable tobe around.
A. G. Weander was called to Omaha, on Saturday last by a telegramannouncing the death of his father. The old gentleman was laid to rest in theOakland, Neb. cemetery on Tuesday. We extend sympathy to Andy in his hour oftrouble.
The announcement was madefrom the Catholic pulpit on Sunday last, in this place, of the approachingmarriage of Mr. Henry Billerbeck andMiss Baches of Randolph. The happyevent will take place at the Church in Osmond on next Tuesday.
Mrs. J. M. Johnson received the sad news on Monday of the death of hersister, Miss Lola B. Montanye, atDenver, Colo. On which occurred on Sunday. Mrs. J. left to take charge of thecorps at Omaha, and will take it to the home of her childhood in New York. Weextend sympathy to her in her sad trip.
The home of John Fischer has been under quarantine for the past week fordiphtheria. At this writing one child is much better while two younger ones arequite low. This disease will never be stamped out until a more strictquarantine is enforced. Public gatherings should be prohibited and the firstindividual coming from any of the afflicted premises should be forced to returnand remain until all danger of disseminating the disease is past. We have hadthe germs of this death dealing malady in our midst for the past four monthsand from present indications it will remain here that much longer unlessdecisive steps are taken to prevent its spreading.
Died.
Schmitz: -- On Friday, April 22nd 1898 JohnEdward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schmitz, aged 14 years, 3 months, and 26days.
The people of theneighborhood as well as those of the village were shocked on Friday afternoonwhen the announcement was made that grim death had entered the home and claimedfor its own Eddie Schmitz, son of our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schmitz,living north east of the village a few miles. The boy had only been sick a veryfew days with a spinal affection, but in that short time he was a greatsufferer and when death came he quietly fell asleep to awake in the arms of theGood Shepherd who said ÒSuffer the little ones to come unto meÓ. The funeralservices were conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. Horke at the Catholic Church, onSunday, the 24th, where a large number of friends assembled to paytheir respects and sympathy to the afflicted family. Interment was made in thenew Catholic cemetery in Osmond.
May 12, 1898
Geo. Olsen, of Omaha, father of Hans, and Mrs. Docken came in on Saturday night for a visit with hischildren.