Platte Co., NE - 1876 BMD

Platte Co., NE - 1876 BMD NEGenWeb Project PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS
RECORDED IN COLUMBUS NEWSPAPERS
--1876--

Columbus Era, January 1, 1876
BIRTHS
HAGEL--In this place, Sunday, December 26th, the wife of Paul Hagel, a son. Weight 12 1/2 pounds.
    Paul thinks Santa Clause rather partial in bringing him this choice Christmas present.
Columbus Republican, January 6, 1876
MARRIED
STEWART-GRANT--On the 30th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by Justice of the Peace, Mr. H. Thomas, Mr. Geo. Stewart to Miss Lucy Jane Grant, all of Polk county.
SHOTWELL-BUNTING--On Christmas afternoon, by Elder Dresser, at the residence of the bride's mother, David City, Butler county, Mr. Eli Shotwell to Miss Leah Bunting.
HILL-ECHOLS--On the 20th day of Dec. 1875 at the house of the bride's parents, by Rev. J.A. Reed, Mr. Chas. L. Hill and Miss Ella M. Echols.
PINKNEY-COOLIDGE--At the residence of the bride's mother, in Glenwood, Iowa, on Dec. 25th, by Rev. Mr. Stevens, Mr. E.C. Pinkney of this city and Miss Mollie Coolidge.
Columbus Republican, January 13, 1876
MARRIED
MILLER-STRAWN--On New Year's day, by J.S. Moore, Esq., at the residence of Mr. Phillips, Beaver Precinct, Council Creek, Boone Co., Mr. Charles Miller, of Genoa, to Miss Clarrissa Strawn of the former place.
Columbus Republican, January 27, 1876
DIED
BECKER--On Saturday, January 23d, at 4 a.m., George Phillip, infant son of William and E. Sophia Becker, aged three months and twenty five days.
OLESON--On the 21st inst., of inflammation of the bowels, Oliver, son of Niels and Martha Oleson, aged three years and ten months.
HOLBECK--On Wednesday, Jan. 25th, of inflammation of the lungs, Mr. Hans Holbeck, about 60 years of age. Mr. Holbeck was employed by Turner & Hulst in their lumber yard, and has since been engaged with Hunneman & Tolman.
Columbus Era, January 29, 1876
DIED
BAKER--In this place, January 28th, at 7 o'clock a.m., Mrs. Mary J. Baker, aged 37 years.
    "Pale death, advancing with impartial footstep, knocks for admittance at the cottage of the poor and the lofty dwelling of rich."
    Our entire community was made sorrowfully sad, yesterday morning, on receiving the intelligence of the death of Mrs. E.J. Baker, which occurred at 7 o'clock, a.m. All who knew Mrs. Baker, loved her for her many virtues as a woman and a neighbor, and the high estimation in which she was held, by her friends and acquaintances, will intensify this already deep sorrow for her loss from their midst. The deceased leaves behind three children, the youngest of which is a week old.
Columbus Republican, February 3, 1876
DIED
BAKER--On the 28th day of January, at 7 A.M., of peritonitis, Mrs. Mary J., wife of E.J. Baker, aged 37 years.
    The above death casts a gloom over this entire community. Mrs. Baker was well known and beloved by all. Three small children, the eldest but three years of age, are left behind. The remains of the deceased, accompanied by her father, Mr. Jones, were conveyed East on Monday, and will be interred at Mount Vernon, Ohio. A large number of friends gathered at the depot on Monday to pay their last respects to the memory of the departed.
Columbus Republican, February 10, 1876
DIED
DIERKS--We learn through Mr. Willman, of this city, that on last Friday afternoon, a little daughter of John Dierks, of Madison county, was burned so badly that she died on Sunday afternoon. The child was about five years old, and was engaged in putting corn stalks in the stove when she caught fire. This is a sad accident.
Columbus Era, February 12, 1876
BIRTHS
PRESCOTT--February 6th, the wife of W.H. Prescott a daughter.
MARRIED
BENNICK-TAYLOR--At the Court House, Thursday evening, Mr. Theodore Bennick, of Omaha, and Miss Matilda Taylor, of Colfax, mutually, solemnly and silently entered into the closest relations of conjugal felicity. There was no emphatic, or even audible, "no" or "yes" from either of the parties during the solemnization. They simply done it with their fingers.
    Judge Higgings, who performed the sacred duty of welding two souls into one, impersonated the mute with marked dignity and much grace, but he like the main participes criminis also done it with his fingers. After the ceremony the bride and groom, with a few invited guests, were escorted into the court room where a most sumptuous and elegant supper had been spread by Mrs. Ben. Speilman. It was here that we began to act the part of a mute and carried it on something near an hour, when the fast gathering forces of inward distress forced us to whisper "enough."
    The bride received some very substantial presents from Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, with whom she has been living for three or four years past.
Columbus Republican, February 17, 1876
BIRTHS
??--An eleven-year-old girl gave birth to an illegitimate child in Polk county last week. The child's father is supposed to be its grandfather, or its mother's brother.
MARRIED
BENNICK-TAYLOR--The marriage ceremony of the two mutes, T. Bennick and Matilda Taylor, at the Court House last week, was a very novel affair. The Judge proved himself an expert in the mute language.
DIED
KELLY--On Tuesday, on February 15, 1876, at 5 o'clock, P.M. Mrs. J.M. Kelly of this place.
    Mrs. Kelly leaves a husband and six children to mourn her departure. A lady beloved by all who knew her.
Columbus Era, February 19, 1876
DIED
KELLY--On Tuesday, February 15, 1876, at 5 o'clock A.M., Mrs. J.M. Kelley, of this place.
    Mrs. Kelley was a very estimable lady, beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and six children who mourn her departure as one of the saddest events that could happen to them. He who doeth all things well will minister consolation to these stricken friends.--The funeral took place last Wednesday at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.A. Hood preaching the funeral sermon at the Congregational Church.--Columbus Journal.
Columbus Era, February 26, 1876
MARRIED
ROUTSON-THURSTON--At the Clother House, Columbus, February 53d [sic], at 7 1-2 P.M., J.G. Higgins officating, Mr. Wm. A. Routson to Miss Cora O. Thurston, both of Platte county.
DIED
SMITH--On Saturday, February 19th, at 3 A.M., of congestion of the lungs, Samuel, son of Samuel C. and Clara A. Smith, aged five months.
Columbus Era, March 4, 1876
DIED
HUNNEMAN--Friday, March 3d, 1876, at 8 A.M., William, youngest child of William and Chatherine Hunneman, aged 5 months and 4 days.
    Funeral, Sunday at 10 1/2 o'clock, A.M., at the house. Services by Rev. Mr. Shaw.
    Oshkosh and Plymouth, Wisconsin papers, please copy.
Columbus Republican, March 9, 1876
MARRIED
GORIS-ENGLISH--On Friday last, March 3d, 1876, at the residence of the bride's father, at Stearns' Prairie, by W.D. Wilson, J.P., Mr. Frank Goris, of this city, to Miss Louisa English.
CARPENTER-DEWY--In Butler county, by Rev. Dr. Harper, Mr. Judson Carpenter to Miss Lottie B. Dewey, daughter of Mr. E.B. Dewey. Miss Dewy was a very fair printer, and it is with some regret that we see her turn carpenter.
DIED
HUNNEMAN--In this city on the 3d instant, William, youngest child of William and Kate Hunneman, aged 5 months 4 days.
The Columbus Era, March 11, 1876
BIRTHS
BECKER--In this place, March 6th, the wife of J.P. Becker, a daughter.
Columbus Republican, April 6, 1876
DIED
ROSE--Era and Orlando Rose received a telegram on last Friday, announcing the death of their father, in Missouri. Era Rose immediately went on. Orlando could not make immediate arrangements to leave, but will probably go on in a few days.
Columbus Republican, April 20, 1876
MARRIED
KINDRICKS-SHOALS--Mrs. Barbara Shoals, was married to a Mr. Kindricks in this city last week. Full particulars next week.
The Columbus Era, April 29, 1876
BIRTHS
McCLINCHY--In this place, Thursday, the 24th inst., the wife of John McClinchy a son.
Columbus Republican, May 3, 1876
MARRIED
McGEEHEE-LEACH--On Sunday, April 30th, 1876, by Rev. Wilson, at Humphrey Church, in Tracy Valley, Mr. E.T. McGeehee to Miss Bessie Leach, all of Platte county.
Columbus Republican, May 18, 1876
BIRTHS
SCHUS--One happy man on Stearns' Prairie.--Fritz Schus was presented with twins on last Friday afternoon. So says Dr. Hohen.
BALDWIN--Virgil D. Baldwin, of the western part of the county, is the happy father of a thirteen pound boy.
MARRIED
WELEN-BERLING--On the 9th day of May, 1876, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Peter Welen and Miss Betsy Berling, all of Platte county.
GROSS-SCHRAM--At Milwaukee, April 31st, 1876, by Rev. Spitz, assisted by Rev. Epstein, Mr. Herman Gross, of this city, and Miss Lucy Schram, of Milwaukee.
    Well, Herman here's luck.
Columbus Era, May 20, 1876
DIED
ANDERSON--David Anderson, an early settler of Colfax county, was shot near his house, on Friday morning, by Johnny McPherson, a boy of 16, his next neighbor.
    The circumstances of the shooting, as we learned them from Anderson himself, are these: Mr. Anderson was driving McPherson's cattle off his (Anderson's) land, when Mrs. McPherson saw him and started to a field where her son was planting corn, and when she got there, the boy started to the house, jumped on his poney and went to where Anderson was, and told him that he had come to give him a whipping. They both dismounted; whereupon McPherson said that he had come to kill him, at the same time drawing his revolver. Anderson replied that he was not armed, McPherson then fired, the ball striking Anderson's pony, Anderson keeping on the opposite side of his horse and begging McPherson not to kill him. McPherson fired three times more, one of the shots taking effect in the left side, about two inches above the point of the hip bone. McPherson then approached Anderson with a club and struck him three times, when some one got there and stopped him.
    This is Mr. Anderson's version of this sad affair.
    Mr. Anderson was then brought to Columbus where Drs. Bonesteel, Stillman and Hohen were called. The wound was probed, but the exact location of the ball couldn't be ascertained, but they thought it was imbedded in bowe's [sic] near the right ileum.
    The other side of the story as told by McPherson makes it appear that Anderson commenced the attack, using a black snake whip and he (McPherson) shot him in self defence. Anderson and McPherson, the boy's father, have been on unfriendly terms for a year or two and this probably led to the trouble Friday morning.
The Columbus Era, May 27, 1876
BIRTHS
McCANN--In this place, Monday, May 22d, to the wife of John McCann, a son.
Columbus Republican, June 1, 1876
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
??-TREINES--Our reporter from Stearns Prairie, writes that Miss Mary Treines is to be married this week to a gentleman living on Shell creek.
DIED
WINSLOW--At her residence near Creston, Platte county, Neb., Thursday, May 25th, 1876, Mrs. Mary E., wife of Wm. W. Winslow, aged 32 years.
EUSDEN--Mr. Geo. Clother received a dispatch from Agent Wm. Burgess, on Tuesday of this week, that Chas. Eusden of this county, Lost Creek precinct, died at the Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory the latter part of last week, of pnuemonia. His remains were brought to Coffeyville, Kansas for burial. Charlie had been unwell for some time previous to his death. We have the assurance of the Agent that every possible thing was done for the boy.
Columbus Republican, June 8, 1876
DIED
CHESS--At Albion, Boone county, Neb., on the 29th of May, 1876, at the residence of her parents, of diptheria, Mollie, oldest daughter of R.R. Chess, Esq. Age nine years.
Columbus Republican, June 15, 1876
MARRIED
GREEN-McGAW--An elopment in Polk county. Mr. Lewis Green with Anna McGaw on the 8th inst. They were married at David City, and then returned home. We have not heard whether the old folks have given them the blessing they should have.
DIED
HOWELL--Mrs. Howell was buried last week. She leaves quite a large family of children without a mother's care, the youngest three weeks old. [Stearns Prairie.]
Columbus Republican, June 22, 1876
MARRIED
SCHMIDT-BRODEHOFF--On the 17th inst., by Judge Higgins, Mr. Louis Schmidt and Sophia Brodehoff.
LEACH-WOODARD--On the 17th inst., by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. W.M. Leach, of the Columbus Era, and Miss Laura P. Woodard.
    Another printer made happy. Persuade the editor of the Era to follow your noble example, Bro. Leach, and make a whole man of him, too.
CRITES-HAYT--On the 15th inst., at Collinsville, Illinois, by Rev. H.E. Hoyt, Mr. A.W. Crites and Miss Minnie C. Hayt.
    We have every reason to know that this is a loving match--he likes her and she likes him.
The Columbus Era, June 24, 1876
MARRIED
CRITES-HAYT--On the 15th inst., at Collinsville, Illinois, by Rev. H.E. Hoyt, Mr. A.W. Cries [sic] and Miss Minnie C. Hayt.
LEATH-WOODARD--On the 17th inst., by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. W.M. Leach, of the Columbus Era, and Miss Laura P. Woodard.
SCHMIDT-BRODEHOFF--Two parties, one a Mr. Louis Schmidt, and the other, Miss Sophie Brodehoff, were ceremonialized into one soul, last Saturday evening by Judge Higgins.
Columbus Republican, June 29, 1876
MARRIED
KIMBALL-WITCHEY--E.P. Swearinger officiating, on the 18th inst., at the residence of the bridegroom's father, Polk county, Nebr., Mr. L.S. Kimball to Miss Emma A. Witchey, of Platte county, Nebr.
DIED
SMALL--In Columbus, June 22d, of lung fever, Freddie Harry, only child of Norman E. and Jennie H. Small, aged two months and five days.
The Columbus Era, July 1, 1876
DIED
SMALL--In Columbus, Neb., June 23d, of lung fever, Freddie Harry, only child of Norman E., and Jennie H. Small, aged two months and five days.
Columbus Republican, July 6, 1876
MARRIED
PATCHING-SMITH--On the Fourth of July, 1876, by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. Hiram Patching to Miss Eva Smith, both of Genoa, this county.
HARRIGAN-SMITH--On the Fourth of July, 1876, by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. John M. Harrigan to Miss Alecta Smith, both of Columbus.
BLOEDORN-HENRICH--On the 22d of June, 1876, by Rev. A. Henrich, Mr. Wm. Bloedorn to Miss Marilda Henrich, both of Looking Glass precinct, this county.
BEHLEU-GNUTSCHKE--On the 2d of July, 1876, by Rev. A. Henrich, Mr. Diedrich Behleu, of Shell Creek precinct, this county, to Miss Johanna Gnutschke, of Grand Island.
The Columbus Era, July 8, 1876
MARRIED
PATCHING-SMITH--On the Fourth of July, 1876, by John G. Higgins, Mr. Hiram Patching to Miss Eva Smith, both of Genoa, this county.
HARRIGAN-SMITH--On the Fourth of July, 1876, Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. John M. Harrigan to Miss Electa Smith, both of Columbus.
BLOEDORN-HENRICH--On the 22nd of June, 1875 [sic], by Rev. A. Henrich, Mr. Wm. Bloedorn to Miss Marilla Henrich, both of Looking Glass precinct, this county.
BEHLEU-GNUTSCKE--On the 2d of July 1876, by Rev. A. Henrich, Mr. Diederiech Behlen, of Shell Creek precinct, this county, to Miss Johanna Gnutschke, of Grand Island.
Columbus Republican, July 27, 1876
DIED
SMITH--Charles H. Smith, express agent at the U.P. Depot in Omaha, committed suicide at his home last Tuesday, by shooting himself through the heart. He has been married only one year. He leaves a wife and one child two months old. Family trouble caused the rash act. He left a letter for his wife, who was just about departing with her mother for the East, explaining the cause of the act.
The Columbus Era, July 29, 1876
DIED
DEAN--In Butler County, Thursday, July 27th, infant daughter of E. R. Dean.
Columbus Republican, August 3, 1876
MARRIED
FREITAG-PATTERSON--At the residence of the bridegroom's parents, on Tuesday evening, August 1st, Mr. A.F. Freitag to Miss Nettie Patterson, both of Butler county, Neb.
DIED
TSCHUDY--July 24th, after an illness of five weeks, Rachel Tschudy, infant daughter of J.B. and Rachel S. Tschudy, aged 5 months and 27 days.
Columbus Republican, August 10, 1876
BIRTHS
LEHMAN--A new arrival at Geo. Lehman's place, at Monroe--a fine bouncing boy.
The Columbus Era, August 12, 1876
BIRTHS
DELSMAN--In this place, Aug. 10, to the wife of J.B. Delsman, a young Democrat, weight 9 lbs.
DIED
McGLINCHY--In this place, Thursday, Aug. 10, Thos. Neal, infant son of John A. and Ellen M. McGlinchy, age three months and fifteen days.
WELSH--In Mercy Hospital, Omaha, Aug. 10th, Thos. Welsh, in the 77th year of his age. Mr. Welsh had been a resident of this county since '63, and the news of his death will be received with deep regret by all who knew him. Besides being feeble and decrepit from his advanced age, he had been suffering from cancer since April last, until he was removed to Omaha, several weeks ago where it was thought some relief might be afforded through medical treatment, and the care of Mercy Hospital. The corpse arived [sic] here on yesterday's 4 o'clock train and conveyed to his residence on Pacific Avenue. The funeral will take place to-day, at 2 o'clock, P.M., after which, the remains will be taken and interred in the Catholic Cemetery, west of town.
Columbus Republican, August 17, 1876
DIED
MORRISSEY--On the 13th day of August, Eddie, infant son of J.C. and Adelaide B. Morrissey, aged 1 year, 4 months and 10 days.
BURGESS--On the 14th inst., Anna Mary, only child of F.P. and Lizzie C. Burgess, aged 3 weeks and 1 day.
McGLINCHY--On the 10th inst., Thomas Neal, infant son of John A. and Ellen M. McGlinchy, aged 3 months and 15 days.
WELSH--On the 11th inst., Thomas Welsh, 78 years of age, a true Irishman and Catholic, a contractor on public works most of his life, and an honest man.
The Columbus Era, August 19, 1876
BIRTHS
SHEEHAN--In this place, August 14, to the wife of E.D. Sheehan, a daughter.
DIED
MORRISSEY--On the 13th inst., Eddie, infant son of J.C. and Adelaide B. Morrissey, aged 1 year, 4 months and ten days.
BURGESS--On the 14th inst., Anna Mary, only child of F.P. and Lizzie C. Burgess, aged 3 weeks and 1 day.
Columbus Era, August 26, 1876
MARRIED
HERR-??--We have been told by several parties that Louis Herr, of the firm of Herr & Goetz, butchers, on 11th street, has recently been married. There must be some truth in this report, for we have seen him smile several times within the last two weeks, and the smiles were of that peculiar sort that indicate a measure of inward bliss that can only be felt when the mind reverts back to the ecstatic moment when two souls rush together and blend as one.
The Columbus Era, September 2, 1876
MARRIED
JENKINS-TURNER--In this place, Thursday, August 31st, at the residence of the bride's father, A.C. Turner, by the Rev. Hood, Miss. Bettie A. Turner to Mr. E.H. Jenkins, of Madison County.
Columbus Republican, September 7, 1876
MARRIED
JENKINS-TURNER--In this city, Thursday, August 31, 1876, Rev. J.A. Hood, Mr. E.H. Jenkins, of Madison county, to Miss Bettie Turner, of Columbus.
    We wish the happy couple much joy, and long will we remember the little party that came together to witness the ceremony.
DIED
SHANK--On the 28th of August, 1876, Mrs. Eva Shank, wife of Rev. Daniel Shank, aged 64 years four months and 24 days.
    The following remarks were made by Rev. T.L. Paine at the funeral:
    We have met to pay the last respects to one of our mortals, who has but recently exchanged a life of suffering for a crown immortal on the other side of the river. I now refer to our beloved mother in Israel--Mother Eva Shanks, consort of Rev. B. Shanks, who departed this life in the triumph of the living faith, Aug. 28th, 1876. She was born April 4th, 1812. In May 1832 she was united in the holy state of matrimony to her now bereaved husband. In September 1842 she felt herself a lost and condemned sinner in the sight of God. Convicted of sin, she sought for salvation, and in June 1843 she realized the pardon of all sin. In the same fall she united in church with the U.B. in C--to which from that time until her decease, she has lived a conscientious Christian life. She was the mother of 12 children--6 sons and 6 daughters; 5 of them are on the other shore, having died in infancy.--"Of such," Jesus said, "is the kingdom of heaven--the other seven having a determination to meet mother in heaven.
ECHOLS--On Tuesday, September 5th, 1876, at the residence of his son-in-law, E.C. Hill, in this city, Mr. W.J. Echols, aged 64 years.
    Mr. Echols was a native of Virginia, born December 17th, 1813. He moved to Georgia in 1823, and was engaged in the mercantile business forty years, until 1871. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1838, and was truly a pious man,--true to the cause of religion, and true to his country (though suffering much persecution in the maintenance of his principles) and was upright in all his dealings with men. During three years residence in this neighborhood, Mr. Echols made many fast friends, and by his death the whole community sustains a severe loss.
GODFREY--At Laramie, Wy. Ty., Monday, August 28, 1876, Mirta Godfrey, aged 3 years and 28 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Godfrey, formerly of this city.
    The remains were deposited in the Columbus cemetery, August 30th.
The Columbus Era, September 9, 1876
DIED
ECHOLS--On Tuesday, Sept. 5th, 1876, at the residence of his son-in-law, C.L. Hill in this city, Mr. P.W.J. Echols, aged 64 years.
Columbus Republican, September 14, 1876
MARRIED
IRWIN-PATCHIN--On Saturday the 3d inst., at Genoa, by Rev. C.C. Starbuck, Mr. John Irwin to Miss Phoebe Patchin, of Genoa, this county.
CABLER-PATCHIN--At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Geo. W. Cabler to Miss Charlotte Patchin, both of Genoa.
DIED
LOHR--On Monday afternoon, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Lohr, aged 13 months.
HAAS--Just before going to press we learn that Mr. Frank Haas, living on the bottom, in Polk County, was killed by lightning while covering up a stack of wheat during the storm on Tuesday of this week. We were well acquainted with Frank, and knew him to be an honest, hard-working young man, just fairly commencing life. For several years his occupation has been that of a school teacher. He has lived in Nebraska about three years, and was married to a Miss Smith, of Stromsburg, Polk County. His parents reside in Indiana. This unexpected death will cast a gloom over the whole neighborhood. [NOTE: See September 21, 1876]
Columbus Republican, September 21, 1876
DIED
HAAS--Mr. Frank Haas, killed by lightning in Polk county last week, was not married to a Miss Smith, of Stromsburg, as stated in our last issue, but to a Miss Shoemaker, of that place.
    [...and...]
Charles Clark writes from Platte Valley, Polk county, concerning the death of Frank Haas, killed by lightning. Mr. Haas was helping his neighbor, Mr. Lewis, thresh, and was on top the stack. Three others, Wm. Crisp, W.A. Lewis, and Ed. Folsom were severely shaken. The same machine was threshing at Rev. Scott's, when his stable was struck and eight horses killed.
Columbus Republican, October 5, 1876
MARRIED
TERPENING-KNAPP--On the 26th day of September, at Nursery Hill, Otoe county, by Rev. Thorp, Mr. A.P. Terpening of Butler county and Mrs. S.A. Knapp, of this city.
Columbus Republican, October 12, 1876
MARRIED
BURGESS-SHEETS--At the house of B.F. Sheets, Palestine, Ohio, _____, Oct. 5th, 1876, 2 o'clock P.M., by ____ Dowe, Mr. Wm. Watson Burgess, to Miss Almira E. Sheets, all of Columbus Nebraska.
    We are glad to learn that our brother is so well provided with sheets. In sheets with Sheets he may lie under sheets and when he returns to Columbus may get any number of "sheets under the wind" celebrating this important sheet of his history. We hope them both may live long, and finally be laid away in peace in their "winding sheets."
Columbus Republican, October 19, 1876
DIED
PINKNEY--We are compelled this week to record the sudden death of Dr. T.A. Pinkney, on Wednesday of this week. The Dr. was apparently well, and about noon had gone to his bedroom to change his clothes before going up town. His wife had been absent from the room but a few minutes, and returned to find him in his last death struggle. The doctor was about 68 years of age, and is one of Platte county's revered citizens. Dr. Murphy, who was immediately in attendance, says he died of heart disease. The doctor's sudden death casts a gloom over the whole city. The funeral will take place from his residence to-day, at 2 o'clock, p.m. to-day.
The Columbus Era, October 21, 1876
BIRTH
MORRISSEY--Thursday at two o'clock p.m. to the wife of J.C. Morrissey, a son.
DIED
PINKNEY--Our community became much shocked on Wednesday last when the announcement came that Dr. T.A. Pinkney had died suddenly of heart desease [sic] at his residence, on Nebraska Avenue. Dr. Pinkney was in the 69th year of his age; was one of the ripest scholars in the west; eminent in his profession; was for many years thoroughly conversant with the political and civil history of our government, and highly respected by all for his sterling qualities as a man and citizen.
Columbus Republican, November 2, 1876
MARRIED
DOTY-DEDRICK--On the 11th ult., at the residence of the bride's parents, by Justice of the Peace, P. Reinhimer, Mr. Charles Doty to Miss Addella Dedrick, of Butler county.
DIED
LUSCHENFUCHEN--At his residence in Colfax county, Oct. 19th, 1876, Mr. John Henry Luschenfuchen, aged 87 years.
    A large train of wagons followed the deceased to the grave clearly proving that he was beloved and respected by all.
DANFORTH--On Tuesday, Oct. 24th, of typhoid fever, May Danforth, only daughter of Mrs. and Mr. L.B. Danforth, aged about three years.
ANSON--On Thursday, Oct. 26th, 1876, in Creston precinct, this county, Sarah Anson, wife of Lennard Anson.
    The deceased had been sick several weeks before her death with typhoid fever, but was believed to be getting better, and died suddenly during the night of the 26th, inst.
??--We are informed by Henry Lusche that on last Saturday evening a man was seen at work in the Bismarck precinct grave-yard, evidently digging a grave. A large party of the citizens gathered at the grave-yard on Sunday afternoon and found the new grave and proceeded to take up the body. It was found to be a young child, entirely naked, and perfect in form. The body was buried only about one foot under the ground.
    This circumstance has raised considerable excitement in the neighborhood. The man seen digging the grave in the evening was believed to be a Polander from the manner of his dress. We will admit the circumstances are rather suspicious, and need a thorough investigation.
DeLONG--Thos. DeLong's father, Hon. Chas. E. DeLong, ex-Minister to Japan, died at Viginia City, last week, of Typhoid fever.
Columbus Republican, November 9, 1876
MARRIED
TONCRAY-JORDAN--Oct. 23, in Buffalo, at the residence of Capt. I. Imson, by Rev. V.R. Hotchkiss, Mr. E.W. Toncray, of Columbus, and Miss Frances Jordan, of Buffalo.
DIED
MILNER--Morse J. Milner, alias California Joe, was lately killed at Red Cloud Agency, by a man with whom he had previously quarrelled. Milner was well known in the west as a brave scout and guide. He was Custer's principal guide in his exploration of the Black Hills, and since that time, has been actively identified with the settlement of that country.
The Columbus Era, November 11, 1876
MARRIED
TONCRAY-JORDAN--Oct. 23, in Buffalo, at the residence of Capt. I. Impson, by Rev. V.R. Hotchkiss, Mr. E.W. Toncray, of Columbus, and Miss Frances Jordan, of Buffalo.
DIED
BECHER--Our community never was more suddenly and severely shocked as on Friday morning about 8 o'clock, when it was reported that Mr. Francis G. Becher County Clerk, had dropped dead in his yard about 7 o'clock in the morning. Mr. Becher had just got out of bed and walked into the yard, and was out ten minutes, when his wife went to the door and saw him lying on his back and on going to him found him in a dying condition. Drs. Bonesteel and Hoehen were quickly sent for but life was entirely gone before they had time to get there.
    His very sad and sudden death was not only a most serious blow to his wife and children, but the entire community feel keenly the loss of one whose long residence in their midst had endeared him to them as a citizen, a neighbor, and as a noble, generous hearted man. His affable and accommodating manner to all, in his official relations as clerk of this county, and especially the pensioned soldiers to whom he saved each year $2,000 in the way of gratuitous services. Mr. Becher was one of the earliest settlers in Platte county, contributing liberally to enterprise for the development of the town and county, a prominent business man, and had held nearly every important official position in the county. He had had the heart disease for 18 years, and while his death was a great shock to the people of this community, in whose esteem he stood so high, still his death was not a surprise to many who knew the danger of him dropping off at any time. He leaves behind an affectionate wife and four lovely and interesting children to mourn his loss.
    The funeral will take place to-morrow at 1 o'clock, at his late residence, after which his remains will be removed to the cemetery and deposited with Masonic, Odd Fellowship and Knights of Pythias honors, of which orders he was a member.
Columbus Republican, November 16, 1876
DIED
BECHER--In this city, on Friday morning Nov. 10th, 1876, of heart disease, Francis G. Becher, in the 43d year of his age.
    Frank is at rest! For him, the sorrows and trials of this earthly life are over. No partisan strife can disturb his slumber; no victory can awaken him; no defeat can surge over him. Let us congratulate him. We that are left, are alone to be commisserated.
    Our acquaintance, not of so long a period, and perhaps not so intimate as that enjoyed by some of our citizens, yet we shall long remember the generous, whole-souled, honest Frank Becher, that we shall meet no more--never again--this side of eternity.
    A kind and affectionate husband, a loving and indulgent father, an earnest and sympathetic friend, his loss will be deeply felt in this community. To the bereaved and heart-stricken family, we tender our sincere, earnest sympathy.
Columbus Republican, November 23, 1876
MARRIED
CARLSON-HEDMAN--On the 11th inst., by Judge SNider, at Osceola, Mr. J.C. CArlson and Miss Anna B. Hedman. All of Polk county.
DIED
WINTERBOTHAM--On the 19th inst., at his residence in this city, after a lingering illness, Mr. Samuel H. Winterbotham, in the 62d year of his age.
    Mr. Winterbotham was born in New Haven county, Connecticut, on March 26th, 1815. He resided at his birth place until 14 years of age. After living in several different states, he moved to this city August 12th, 1870, where he has been engaged in the hardware business up to the time of his death. Mr. W. had not enjoyed good health for a number of years, but was able to attend to business most of the time. It is believed that a heavy fall last week hastened his death. Mr. W. was a plain, practial, matter-of-fact man. Those who knew him best loved him best. He was a good citizen and a good neighbor. Peace to his ashes.
    Fort Madison, Iowa, and Fredricktown, Ohio, papers please copy.
The Columbus Era, November 25, 1876
DIED
WINTERBOTHAM--On the 19th inst., at his residence in this city, after a lingering illness, Mr. Samuel H. Winterbotham, in the 62d year of his age. Mr. Winterbotham was born in New Haven county, Connecticut, on March 26th, 1815. He resided at his birth place until 14 years of age. After living in several different states, he moved to this city August 12th, 1870, where he has been engaged in the hardware business up to the time of his death. Mr. W. had not enjoyed good health for a number of years, but was able to attend to business most of the time. It is believed that a heavy fall last week hastened his death. Mr. W. was a plain, practical, matter-of-fact man. Those who knew him best loved him best. He was a good citizen and a good neighbor. Peace to his ashes.--Republican
The Columbus Era, December 2, 1876
MARRIED
RYAN-RYAN--At St. John's Cathedral, November 26, 1876, by Rev. P. Donahue, Mr. Thomas C. Ryan, of Columbus, Neb., to Miss Anastasia Ryan, of Richwood, Wisconsin.
The Columbus Era, December 9, 1876
MARRIED
SMITH-DRAPER--On Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the residence of the bride's father, William Draper, Esq., Colfax county, by Rev. J.A. Hood, Mr. Jason S. Smith, of Richland, and Miss Mary Draper.
Columbus Republican, December 14, 1876
MARRIED
SMITH-DRAPER--On Wednesday, Dec. 6th, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Wm. Draper, of Colfax county, by Rev. J.A. Hood, Mr. Jason S. Smith to Miss Mary Draper, both of Richland.
Columbus Republican, December 21, 1876
DIED
ROSANDER--Mr. Rosander, a Swede, who resided near Genoa, died at the residence of Ole Oleson, in this city, yesterday morning.
Columbus Era, December 23, 1876
DIED
WILSEY--Horace Wilsey, of Butler county, died Wednesday night last, of small pox. His father and a young man named Needham were down with it and are not expected to live. The fatal disease is spreading in that community in spite of all efforts to stay its ravages.
Columbus Republican, December 28, 1876
MARRIED
GATES-WHITEWATER--A wedding at the Clother House on Christmas evening. Amos W. Gates, to Emma J. Whitewater, both of Clarksville, Merrick county. May joy and prosperity ever flow through these gates.

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