Platte Co., NE - 1877 BMD

Platte Co., NE - 1877 BMD NEGenWeb Project PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS
RECORDED IN COLUMBUS NEWSPAPERS
--1877--

Columbus Journal, January 3, 1877
MARRIED
ROCKFELLOW-FITCHELL--Mr. Rockfellow and Miss Fitchell were married on Monday, Jan. 1st, at the residence of Mr. John Martin of this city.
DIED
NEEDHAM--George Needham of Butler Co., died Monday morning. He had been living with Mr. Edward McDonald, and through unnecessary exposure, had caught the small-pox. His physician says that he had recovered from the disease and was convalescing very nicely. While sitting in a rocking chair he suddenly placed his hand on his heart and complained of feeling ill, and in two minutes was dead.
    Mrs. McDonald and a young lad in the family are now afflicted with the small-pox.
Columbus Republican, January 4, 1877
MARRIED
ROCKFELLOW-FITCHELL--At the residence of J.W. Martin, in this city, on New Year's day, Mr. Herbert G. Rockfellow, of Deadwood City, Black Hills, to Miss Emma Fitchell, of Saginax, Mich. No cards.
The Columbus Era, January 6, 1877
MARRIED
WOODWORTH-EDMISON--Jan. 4, by Rev. J.A. Hood, at his residence, John B. Woodworth and Miss M. Ellen Edmison, both of Colfax county, Neb.
Columbus Journal, January 10, 1877
BIRTHS
TANNAHILL--A communication from Patron, Butler Co. says: "Our popular __eds man, John Tannahill, is a happy papa, as the population of Patron has been increased by a boy number one, at his house--a New Year's gift. Motyer and babe doing well.
DIED
BARNUM--On Sunday, Jan. 7th, 1877 at 3 A.M., Mrs. Marcia Barnum, aged seventy-eight years. The funeral services were conducted by Elder H.J. Hudson, on Monday, at the residence of Guy C. Barnum, and followed by a large concourse of friends, her remains were deposited in the cemetery in this city. The deceased came to this State about eighteen years ago with her son Guy C. She was a pleasant, intelligent lady, well-informed, and possessed of rare good common sense, and all her acquaintances will miss her genial presence.
Columbus Era, January 13, 1877
DIED
BARNUM--Died, on Sunday Jan. 7, Mrs. Marcia Barnum, aged seventy-eight years, at the residence of her son, Guy C. Barnum, Esq. The deceased came to this State eighteen years ago. She possessed, in a remarkable degree, all the finer qualities of her sex, being an intelligent lady, possessing a happy and agreeable disposition, a thorough and economical housekeeper, and a most affectionate parent.
Columbus Journal, January 17, 1877
WEDDING INVITATIONS
MAYNARD-RUSSELL--Invitations are out to the wedding of Mr. John Maynard, of Stearns' Prairie, to Miss Samantha Russell, of Creston, to-morrow (14th) at the residence of the bride's parents, Creston. Neb. [Stearn's Prairie--Jan. 13th, 1877.]
MARRIED
DERRY-MARMOY--Married, January 16th, by Elder H.J. Hudson, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. George N. Derry, to Miss Annie E. Marmoy.
Columbus Journal, January 24, 1877
BIRTHS
ALLISON--W.H. Allison was recently made happy by the advent of a girl, weight 8 pounds. [Creston.]
SWEEZY--S.G. Sweezy's is a girl, weight 12 pounds. [Creston.]
MARRIED
DIVINE-DAVIS--Wesley Divine and Miss Helen Davis, of Sherman were married, Dec. 27th. [Creston.]
MAYNARD-RUSSEL--Also, Jan. 14th, Mr. Jno. Maynard and Miss Samantha Russel. [Creston.]
DIED
NORRIS--We are exceedingly pained to learn that our old friend, Col. John A. Norris, pension-agent at Columbus, Ohio, died on Friday last. Mr. Norris was a young man of great promise; intelligent, full of energy, generous and ambitious, he served his country and his times, well, well. To his wide circle of friends the announcement of his death is not unexpected, as he has been seriously ill for some time, but the regret will be no less deep. Peace to his memory.
WILSEY--A son of Horace Wilsey, Butler county, died on Monday of last week, from small-pox.
PHUNDY--Chas. Morse informs us that an aunt and a cousin of his, Mrs. Sarah Phundy, and a lad by the name of __pbell, perished in the Ashtabula horror. Northing was found to recognize them by except a watch chain and a check. The old lady was on her way to Illinois.
The Columbus Era, January 27, 1877
DIED
WARNER--Rev. Moses Warner, father of Col. Warner, of Dakota City, Neb., died at his home near Richland, Iowa, on the __ inst., at the good old age of eighty-__e years. He became a professor of religion at the early age of ten years, and was in the ministry for nearly half a century.
Columbus Journal, January 31, 1877
BIRTHS
LAMB--Born, on Sunday last, to Mrs. Wm. Lamb, a son, weight, fourteen pounds and a few ounces. All parties doing well.
MARRIED
BERINGER-WAKE--On the 24th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, by Elder H.J. Hudson, Mr. Charles E. Beringer and Miss Jane Wake.
DIED
SHEETS--At his residence near East Palestine, Ohio, Dec 29, 1876, Christian Sheets, aged 83 yrs., 1 mo., and 3 days. The deceased was born in Frederick Co., Maryland, and settled in Columbia Co., O., in 1802 with his parents, and has resided on the same section of land since the above date. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and served faithfully under Col. Crogan; was in the battle of Mackinaw Island, where the Red Coats were defeated. It was ever a great pleasure to the deceased to relate his various exploits while serving his country, and defending it from a foreign foe. No one every enjoyed a larger circle of relatives and friends.
WILSEY--Mr. Miles Warren of Butler Co. informs us that the small-pox in that county is now confined to the family of the late Horace Wilsey. Three of this family, the father and the eldest and youngest child, died of the disease. The mother and two children yet remain, and the disease is thought to be certainly confined to this one family--no other cases are known. By careful inquiry we can learn of no other cases of small-pox in this region of country, notwithstanding the assertion of the last Era that there was "some small-pox" in this county. The local editor of the Era should confine himself to the truth.
LEWIS--Died, in Georgetown, Colorado, January 27, 1877, Annie, aged 9 months and 22 days, infant daughter of W.T. and Olive Lewis.
Columbus Journal, February 7, 1877
BIRTHS
SMITH--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Smith, Saturday morning, Feb. 3d, a son--the second child and the second son. If this chap shall grow up to equal Clinton they will make a full team.
DIED
HEMPD--The grave yard attached to the said church [at Loseke's Corners] received its first interment on Friday, 2d, the wife of Julius Hempd. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of people, the procession contained upwards of forty wagons. [Sherman.]
Columbus Journal, February 14, 1877
MARRIAGES
WILSON-TREACY--By Rev. Father Ryan at his residence in this city, Feb. 12th, Mr. Samuel W.W. Wilson and Miss Lizzie Treacy all of Platte county.
SNIDER-HEACOCK--At the residence of W.W. Burgess, Columbus, on Saturday, Feb. 10th, by Judge Higgins, Mr. Hiram F. Snider, of Boone county, to Miss Mary E. Heacock, of Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory.
TILLSON-ATWOOD--On Sunday, Feb. 4th, 1877, by Rev. S.P. Bollman, at the residence of the bride's parent, Mr. Theadore H. Tillson and Miss Avice T., daughter of Elias Atwood, Esq., all of vicinity of Albion, Boone Co., Neb.
DIED
WILKIN--On Sunday, Feb. 11th, at 7 P.M., August, son of Herman and N. Wilkin, aged one year and one month.
The Columbus Era, February 17, 1877
MARRIED
WILSON-TRACY--By Rev. Father Ryan at his residence in Columbus, Feb., 12, Mr. Samuel W.W. Wilson and Miss Lizzie Tracy, all of this county.
    Well, Sam., you have gone and left us all alone in bachelordom, but you have our warmest wishes. May peace, happiness and prosperity ever be yours.
SNIDER-HEACOCK--At the residence of W.W. Burgess, Columbus, on Saturday, Feb., 10th, by Judge Higgins, Mr. Hiram F. Snider, of BOone county, to Mary E. Heacock, of Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory.
TILLSON-ATWOOD--On Sunday, Feb. 4th, 1877, by Rev. S.P. Bollman, at the residence of the bride's parent, Mr. Theadore H. Tillson and Miss Avice T., daughter of Elias Atwood, Esq., all of vicinity of Albion, Boone Co., Neb.
DIED
WILKIN--On Sunday, Feb. 11th, at 7 P.M., August, son of Herman and N. Wilkin, aged one year and one month.
Columbus Journal, February 28, 1877
BIRTHS
STINER--Born to Mrs. John Stiner, of Butler county, on the 21st inst., a nice boy baby.
McINTYRE--On Saturday morning B.F. McIntyre was presented with a fifteen pound boy.
Columbus Journal, March 7, 1877
MARRIAGES
MARTIN-GEORGE--March 1st. 1877, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. F. George, Sr., of Clarksville, Nebraska, by Rev. H.C. Shaw, Dr. D.L. Martin, of Chicago, Illinois, and Miss Susie L. George. We congratulate the happy couple in their mutual choice of life partners.
Columbus Journal, April 4, 1877
BIRTHS
PARSONS--Born, on the morning of the 31st ult., to Mrs. H.J. Parsons, a nice, fat, boy baby.
The Columbus Era, April 14, 1877
BIRTHS
SWEDE--Two Swedes, husband and wife, living on the Looking Glass, were "doubly" blessed, a few days ago, by Mrs. Swede giving birth to twins. They have been married twenty or thirty years, and this is their first effort at multiplying and replenishing the earth.
Columbus Journal, April 25, 1877
DIED
HOOD--On Sunday afternoon, April 22d, 1877, the infant daughter of Rev. J.A. Hood.
The Columbus Era, April 28, 1877
MARRIED
ROSE-ROSE--Last evening at the Tabernacle, by the Rev. Mr. Plumb, Mr. Era Rose and Miss Mary H. Rose, all of Joplin.
    Early yesterday afternoon it became generally known that the happy couple would be married publicly at the church and the result was several hundred of the friends of both the bride and groom gathered there to witness the interesting and solemn ceremony. The bride, one of the handsomest, as well as one of the most prominent young ladies in Joplin's social circles, were dressed in a style faultless and very becoming. Miss May Allington and Mr. L.H.D. Freeman were selected as bridesmaid and groomsman.
    After the ceremony the happy couple, in company with a number of select friends, repaired to the residence of the bride's mother, where they were regaled with a sumptuous repast and at the same time treated with splendid music, such as only can be furnished by the West Joplin band. The festivities were kept up until a seasonable hour, when the guests departed for their respective homes, but not before wishing the wedded pair a long and happy future, as do the printers who were so kindly remembered in the shape of the lion's portion of the wedding cake.--Joplin paper, Missouri.
DIED
HOOD--On Sunday afternoon, April 22, 1877, the infant daughter of Rev. Hood.
    ...
Columbus Journal, May 2, 1877
MARRIED
ROSE-ROSE--On April 15th at the Tabernacle, by the Rev. Mr. Plumb, Mr. Era Rose and Miss Mary H. Rose, all of Joplin Illinois.
The Columbus Era, May 5, 1877
MARRIED
HEMBT-AHRENS--Two loving souls mutually absorbed each other on Friday--Julius Hembt and Miss Ahrens.
Columbus Journal, May 23, 1877
DIED
ARMAGUST--Mrs. Armagust, wife of David Armagust, of Butler county, died on Tuesday of last week.
Columbus Journal, May 30, 1877
DIED
McLELLAND--W.H.S. McLelland, who came to this city May 18th in the advance stages of consumption, accompanied by a friend whose name was F.E. Brothers, both from Postville, Iowa, died at the hotel of E.W. Weber on Saturday morning last, about three o'clock. Previous to his death he received kindly attentions from the Odd Fellows of the city to which order he belonged, (although not in possession of a card from the lodge of which he was a member), and a number of them showed their brotherly love and sympathy by lending all the assistance necessary in preparing and placing aboard the eastern-bound train the remains which were sent back to Iowa on Saturday. The deceased was a single man, about 37 years of age.
TANNAHILL--Died on the 26th inst., in Butler county, of congestion of the brain, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Tannahill, aged 4 months and 14 days.
Columbus Journal, June 13, 1877
MARRIED
SHANK-THOMAS--June 12th, at the home of the Bride, by Rev. H.N. Cook, Rev. Daniel Shank, of Butler county, to Mrs. Hannah C. Thomas, of Columbus, Nebraska.
HILL-WEBSTER--On Monday June 11th, 1877, at the Clother House, by Judge Higgins, after Friends' ceremony, Mr. Charles Hill, of Santee Agency to Miss Mary Webster, of Monroe, Platte county Nebraska.
The Columbus Era, June 16, 1877
BIRTHS
BURGESS--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Watts Burgess, a daughter.
DIED
RILLEY--Son of Judge Rilley, Boone county was drowned Thursday of last week, in attempting to cross a slough near home.
Columbus Journal, June 20, 1877
MARRIED
PRELL-SCHMOLDT--On the 18th inst., by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. August Prell and Miss Henrietta Schmoldt, both of Butler county.
DIED
ANDERSON--On Thursday last John Anderson of Jessup, Iowa, arrived in this place with his wife and son, on Sunday night, at 12 o'clock he died, and on Monday his remains were sent to Shelburne Falls, Mass.
    Such is the brief history of Mr. Anderson's stay in this city.
    Last summer he spent a few weeks here, and he obtained in that brief time such benefit from our climate that his friends in Iowa scarcely recognized him when he returned. He then concluded to move west with his family, but only recently did he begin to put his purpose fully into execution, disposing of his business as a merchant and starting for the residence of his brother Lafayette Anderson of Genoa, expecting to stay here a few weeks, at least, and then perhaps go to California. The excitement attendant upon the transfer at Omaha and mistake in taking trains, perhaps caused the subsequent attacks of bleeding at the lungs which rendered him so very weak when he arrived at Columbus.
    Taken to the Hammond House, he had all the attention that a fond wife and devoted relatives and friends could give, but without avail.
    His sorrowing wife, son, and brother accompanied his remains to their final resting place.
The Columbus Era, June 23, 1877
MARRIED
JACKSON-SMITH--Married, at this place ____, June 17, Mr. George Jackson, York county to Miss Elizabeth Smith, Columbus.
Columbus Journal, June 27, 1877
DIED
KEARNS--News of a sad accident, occurring on the farm of Mr. John Shaughnessey, about five miles northwest of Columbus, reached the city yesterday morning. The particulars as near as we are able to ascertain them up to going to press are as follows: The well of Mr. Shaughnessey needing repairs, the services of a man by the name of John Kearns was procured, and for that purpose he ascended the well on Monday afternoon, and found the curbing near the bottom in a bad condition and called to parties above to send him down hammer and nails that he might repair it; this was done, but the first blow struck caused the curbing to give way in other places, and the sand commencing to fall in he called to the persons above to pull up the bucket in which he ascended, that he was liable to be buried beneath the sand, but the bucket having been lowered beneath him and resting upon the bottom of the well, was filled and covered with sand, and in the efforts to raise it the rope broke, after which repeated calls were made to the man, but no answer could be received and it was soon ascertained that the entire curbing holding in place about 20 feet of sand, had given away and the well, for nearly that distance filled, beneath which the man was buried. The work of removing the sand is now going on.
    Of course but little hope is entertained that life will remain in the man when the sand is removed.
BOWSER--Joel Bowser, of Hackberry precinct, Polk county, a lad of 15 years, was found dead hanging by a rope at his residence; the Coroner's jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by accidental hanging.
STENGER--The sad intelligence of the death of Martin Stenger, Jr., reached this city Saturday last. He died at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on Friday the 22d inst., of inflammation of the brain. His remains reached this city last evening--where his parents, brothers and sisters reside--for interment.
NUNNELLY--Geo. R. Nunnelly received yesterday the sad intelligence that his father, living in Richmond, Va., died the 26th inst.
The Columbus Era, June 30, 1877
DIED
KEARNS--John Kearns went down into John Shaughnessey's well on Shell Creek, Monday to repair the curbing and while down near the bottom, about 60 feet, the sand caved in upon him, burying him 20 feet beneath. This sad occurrence is one among many of the same kind which have happened in various parts of this State, this Spring. An effort was made on Tuesday by his neighbors to recover the body, but without success, three others narrowly escaping the same fate. Thursday a well digger was employed to undertake the task, but he too gave it up after making a narrow escape from the caving sand late Thursday evening, when down within a few feet of the buried man. The last escape was the last attempt, and it was agreed by all present that all further efforts to recover the body be abandoned and the well filled up.
Columbus Journal, July 4, 1877
MARRIED
JACKSON-SMITH--On Sunday, June 17th at the residence of G.W. Shaffer, Mr. Geo. P. Jackson to Miss Anna E. Smith. All of Platte county.
DIED
THOMAS--From John Tannahill, residing about two miles west of Savannah, Butler county, we get the particulars of a sad accident occurring in his neighborhood, which are as follows: On last Friday the son of Albert Thomas, a lad about 12 years of age, attended a school celebration and in the afternoon, with a number of his schoolmates went to a creek near by to bathe, and by some accident got into deep water and was discovered to be drowning. His comrades being all small boys were unable to render him any assistance, and before the older persons at the school-house, which was a considerable distance from the scene of the accident could be notified, the unfortunate lad was beyond the necessity of human aid. The lifeless body was however recovered and on Saturday the funeral services took place, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Dresser, and was largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors.
The Columbus Era, July 7, 1877
BIRTHS
HUNNEMAN--Thursday, July 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunneman, a son.
MARRIED
LISCO-BARNUM--At the residence of the bride's father, Guy C. Barnum, Esq., July 4th, by Rev. J.A. Hood, Mr. John Lisco and Miss Sarah Barnum.
Columbus Journal, July 11, 1877
BIRTHS
HUNNEMAN--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hunneman, July 5th, a son.
MARRIED
LISCO-BARNUM--By Rev. J.A. Hood, on July 4th, 1877, Mr. John Lisco and Miss Sarah Barnum, at the residence of the bride's father, Hon. Guy C. Barnum.
WELCH-NOON--By Rev. Father Ryan on Sunday, July 8th, 1877, at St. John's Catholic Church in this city, Mr. Michael Welsh and Miss Anna Noon, all of Columbus.
DIED
FOLEY--From Daniel Ryan, one of the Coroner's jury, we learn the facts concerning the death of Danl. Foley on Thursday last, the hottest day, perhaps, of this hot season.
    On Thursday evening Mr. Foley was found dead on the farm of C.A. Davis, which is directly north of Pat. Murray's on the bluff.
    Coroner A. Heintz summoned a jury of six men, as follows, to investigate the cause of Mr. Foley's death: Pat Murphy, John Lucid, Michael Upton, Ed. Welch, David O'Brien and Daniel Ryan.
    The testimony adduced showed that Mr. Foley had been at Columbus on the Fourth; that he had left here about half-past twelve o'clock in the night, seemingly all right in every way. On the morning of the fifth at about sunrise Mr. C.A. Davis found him in his wheat field, sitting on the seat in his wagon, but apparently not in his right mind. He said to Mr. Davis that he had lost his way, and when the road was shown him he told Davis that he needn't go any further with him--he was all right. Supposing that he would be all right, Mr. D. thought nothing more of him, until his attention was attracted in the evening to a wagon in a ravine on a part of his farm at a distance from where he had been seen Mr. Foley. Getting on a horse he went to see what was the matter, and found Mr. Foley lying on his back in the wagon, without any covering over his head, and dead. The horses had been unhitched, and the harness taken off and put into the wagon, as though the dying man realized that his death was immanent [sic], and the loosened horses, reaching home, with their halters tied up (as they were found to be,) would attract attention and may be, bring some one to his aid. The horses reached Jno. Maher's at about ten o'clock Thursday morning.
    Mr. Foley lived on Shell creek, near M. Maher's and leaves a wife and two young children.
HIGGINS--On Sunday evening last Judge Higgins received a telegram conveying the sad intelligence that his father had died on his way to church that morning. The deceased, John M. Higgins, lived near Seneca, Ill., and had very nearly reached four score years of age. Judge Higgins telegraphed to the friends to delay the funeral until his arrival on Tuesday, but was answered that it was not possible to do so.
MORILLA--Mrs. Morilla, consort of Mr. Wilson Reynolds of Fremont, died on Tuesday of last week. She was a sister of Mrs. G.W. Stevens and Mrs. Loran Clark, and a very estimable lady. Mrs. Clark returned from her sad sojourn last week.
The Columbus Era, July 14, 1877
BIRTHS
SPEICE--Born, a fine daughter to Mrs. Speice last Tuesday.
MARRIED
WELSH-NOON--By Rev. Father Ryan Sunday, July 8th, at St. John's Church in this city, Mr. Michael Welsh and Miss Annie Noon, of Columbus.
PRIMROSE-PATTERSON--By Rev. J.A. Hood, July 11th, at Cedar Valley, Boone county, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. David Primrose and Miss Isabella Jane Patterson.
DIED
FOLEY--From coroner, Dr. Heintz, we glean the following facts concerning the death of Mr. Daniel Foley:
    He left Columbus on July 4th, about half past 11 o'clock at night, to go home. He seemed to be all right when he left. On the fifth, at about sunrise, he was found by Mr. Davis in a wheat field, sitting on the seat of his wagon. He told Mr. Davis that he had lost his way during the night. Mr. Davis showed him the road, and supposing him to be alright, thought nothing more of the matter until late in the evening when his attention was attracted to a wagon standing in a ravine, on a part of his farm, at a distance from where he had seen Mr. Foley. Mr. Davis, on investigation, found Mr. Foley laying in the wagon dead. The horses had been unhitched and the harness taken off of them. As soon as possible, coroner Heintz was notified, who immediately summoned the following men as a jury: Pat Murphy, John Lucid, Michael Upton, Ed. Welch, David O'Brien and Daniel Ryan. The verdict was rendered as follows: We, the jury, find that Daniel Foley, the deceased, came to his death by being asleep in a wagon and sun struck in the heat of the day.
Columbus Journal, July 25, 1877
BIRTHS
BENSON--Born, to Mary P. Benson, wife of Merrit A. Benson, girl, weight eight pounds--no date given us.
Columbus Journal, August 8, 1877
MARRIED
PLANT-CABLER--On the 31st ult. by Judge J.G. Higgins, Octaber Plant and Martha Cabler. All of Platte county.
DIED
SIMMONS--Mr. Simmons, who resides near this city, has received the sad intelligence of the death of his son Harry at the Black Hills. He, in company with a young man, had started home and some horses had been stolen about the time they left. The sheriff and a posse of citizens were in pursuit of the thieves, and overtaking young Simmons and his companion arrested them as horse thieves and subjected them to lynch law, hanging them both. Citizens here who were intimately acquainted with Harry say he was a good boy, and it is not probable he was guilty of horse stealing and without hesitation say that in taking the life of this young man a great wrong has been committed.
The Columbus Era, August 11, 1877
BIRTHS
JOHNSON--Wesley Johnson and lady, of Saunders county, came to this city Monday to attend the circus, see the elephants, lions, monkeys, etc., etc.; but to his delight and satisfaction while here he had an addition to his family in the shape of something, to him, more agreeable than circuses, manageries and all that is in them, viz.: An infant. The mother and child are the guests of expressman Inly.--Fremont Herald.
    Mrs. Wesley is a daughter of Mrs. C.D. Clother, of this place.
MARRIED
JENNINGS-ROBINSON--In this city, Aug. 8th, 1877, by Judge Higgins, Mr. Arthur M. Jennings to Miss Sarah J. Robinson.
Columbus Journal, August 15, 1877
BIRTHS
COX--J.C. Cox is the happy father of a pair of twins--a boy and a girl. [Polk County.]
MARRIED
JENNINGS-ROBINSON--On Wednesday, Aug. 8th, 1877, by Judge J.G. Higgins, at the residence of Mr. Wm. Leach, Arthur M. Jennings and Miss Sarah J. Robinson, all of Platte county.
    For a considerable time back we have wondered why our friend wore an habitual smile, but it is now all explained.--The happy couple have the best wishes of the Journal for their future welfare.
DIED
REYNOLDS--Died, on the 12st inst., infant child of Mr. and Mrs. B. Reynolds, of this city.
Columbus Journal, August 22, 1877
MARRIED
OTT-SCHROEDER--On the 16th day of August, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Frederick W. Ott and Miss Erdmuthe W. Schroeder, all of this place.
The Columbus Era, August 25, 1877
BIRTHS
DELSMAN--On the 18th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Delsman, a daughter.
DALE--To the wife of Will. B. Dale a daughter. ...
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
RAKESTRAW-BREMER--Prof. Rakestraw and Miss Josephine Bremer will be married to-day at 10 o'clock, and take the 11 o'clock train for Schuyler. Where they have been engaged to take charge of the Schuyler school.
MARRIED
OTT-SCHROEDER--On the 16th inst., by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Frederick W. Ott and Miss Erdmuthe W. Schroeder, all of this place.
Columbus Journal, August 29, 1877
MARRIED
RAKESTRAW-BREMER--On the 25th inst., by Rev. Henry Shaw, Mr. C.D. Rakestraw and Miss Josephine Bremer.
Columbus Journal, September 5, 1877
DIED
ANDERSON--At 2 o'clock this morning, Ella Anderson, aged 19 years, 4 months, and 13 days. Funeral will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock, from the residence of her parents, David and Mary E. Anderson, 12 street, Oida, Columbus.
The Columbus Era, September 8, 1877
MARRIED
SCHROEDER-HAGEL--In this place, Thursday, by Rev. C.G.A. Hulhorst, G.A. Schroeder to Miss Ida Hagel.
    If there is any such thing as supreme felicity here below, Gus has struck out on the direct road towards its attainment. May the young bride ever be a wheel of affection revolving around the axeltree of uxorious confidence and love.
DIED
DELSMAN--Tuesday, at 1 o'clock, P.M., Johnny Bernard, son of J.B. and Clara Delsman, aged 1 year and 24 days.
    Wisconsin and Iowa papers please copy.
    In the loss of their little child, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Delsman have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
Columbus Journal, September 12, 1877
MARRIED
SCHROEDER-HAGEL--On Thursday, Sept. 7th, by Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, G.A. Schroeder and Miss Ida Hagel.
DIED
ANDERSON--On Wednesday last, the subject of this sketch was interred in the Columbus Cemetery. Her remains were followed to the grave from the residence of her parents, David and Mary E. Anderson, on 12th street, by a large and respectable concourse of our citizens. Appropriate and affecting religious exercises were conducted by the Rev. J.A. Hood.
    "Little Nellie," as she was familiarly called, though 19 years old, was born in Warren county, Ohio, and was afflicted with that terrible malady, known as St. Vitas' Dance, one side of her person being paralyzed at birth, at which time her father was absent from home in the far distant mountains of Colorado. During all these long and weary years, Nellie has been a painful sufferer. Though helpless and an entire invalid, she had been kindly nursed, tenderly cared for, and affectionately beloved by her parents and dear sisters. And God has in his mercy and wisdom generously relieved her from further pain, and the family from continued care and anxiety. Nellie was an inmate of the imbecile department of the insane asylum at Lincoln some four years, and will be remembered by hundreds of people throughout the state who have visited that institution. ...
The Columbus Era, September 15, 1877
BIRTHS
RYAN--On Monday, of this week, to Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Ryan, a bouncing boy.
FLYNN--John Flynn, son of Thos. Flynn, had presented him by his wife on Monday, two bouncing daughters. This has been a prolific year in Nebraska all around.
Columbus Journal, September 19, 1877
MARRIED
BOLLMAN-ROBINSON--On Sunday September 9th, 1877, at Pleasant View, by Rev. S.P. Bollman, Mr. Calvin P. Bollman, Editor Boone County Argus, to Miss P. Eulalie Robinson, of Cedar Valley, Boone county, Nebraska.
Columbus Journal, September 26, 1877
WEDDING INVITATIONS
HOLLINGSHEAD-JONES--Invitation cards have appeared for the marriage of Milton Hollingshead to Phebe Jones, this evening, at the home of the bride's parents in Monroe precinct, this county.
MARRIED
DURR-VANDERKARR--On Saturday, Sept. 22d, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. A.E. Durr and Miss I. Eliza Vanderkarr.
HEATER-CASE--On Tuesday evening, Sept. 18th, 1877, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. S.P. Bollman, Mr. Jasper N. Heater, of Lincoln, to Miss Anna E. Daughter of S.S. Case, Esqr., of St. Edwards, Boone county, Nebraska.
Columbus Journal, October 3, 1877
DIED
THURSTON--September 28th, of cholera infantum, Ida E. infant daughter of Wm. J. and Harriet A. Thurston, aged 5 months and 18 days.
BARBER--The sad news of the death of Mrs. Emma Barber on Thursday, the 27th ult., reached this city Friday of last week. Mrs. Barber was a sister of Mrs. M.T. Kinney of this city, and had a number of acquaintances and friends here. The remains of this estimable lady were taken from Waterloo, where she died, and deposited in the old home burying place at Elkhorn, the former residence of her father, G.B. Bailey.
The Columbus Era, October 6, 1877
MARRIED
O'GILVIE-GILLIS--In this place, Tuesday, October 2d, by Rev. Hood, Miss Maggie Gillis, of Columbus, to Mr. R. O'Gilvie, of Douglas.
The Columbus Era, October 13, 1877
MARRIED
FROST-DIVET--At the residence of S.E?. Phillips, October 11th, 1877, by Rev. Thos. Bayne, Frank A. Frost, of Stanton, and Miss Ellen Divet, of this place.
The Columbus Era, October 20, 1877
BIRTHS
BYRNE--Jackson, October 7th, to wife of B.A. Byrne, a daughter.
Columbus Journal, October 24, 1877
MARRIED
CHAPIN-KELTON--On the 16th of October, 1877, by George W. Shaffer, Justice of the Peace, at his office in Lost Creek precinct, Mr. Luther V. Chapin to Mrs. Lucy Kelton.
WOOD-CHAPIN--On the same day, by the same, Mr. John S. Wood to Miss Rhoda Chapin, all of Platte county.
The Columbus Era, October 27, 1877
DIED
GALLAGHAN--Father Ryan was suddenly called away Thursday to see the dying wife of Pete Gallaghan, twenty-five miles north, but before reaching the place Mrs. Gallaghan had died.
Columbus Journal, October 31, 1877
MARRIED
WHITMOYER-PECKHAM--On the 23d inst., at Troy, Pa., M. Whitmoyer, Esq., of this city, to Miss Emma A. Peckham. The happy couple arrived in this city Monday evening, and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Compton, where the Band boys dispensed some of their best music. We join with our congratulations, in wishing them a long life of happiness.
DIED
BINNEY--Jacob Binney who lives about four miles northeast of the city mourns the sad death of his little eight year old daughter. The men had been burning a patch of weeds and supposed when they left it that the fire had been put out. The little girl and a small brother stayed at the patch and a blaze set fire to the little girl's garments. This occurred on Saturday evening, from the effects of which she died, as we are informed, on Sunday.
Columbus Journal, November 7, 1877
DIED
DRAKE--At his residence in this city on Saturday, November 3d, 1877, at 11:40 A.M., Mr. George E. Drake. He was a kind-hearted and social man, and suffered long and patiently from the effects of that fell destroyer consumption, which hurried him away in the prime of life to the spirit world. His funeral took place from his late residence at 3 o'clock P.M., on Sabbath, where Rev. Thomas Bayne read a portion of scripture and made brief but appropriate remarks. His remains were taken charge of by the members of Lebanon Lodge No. 58, A.F.& A.M., of which Lodge Mr. Drake was a member, and followed to their resting place by a large number of citizens. Peace to his memory.
SHARON--We were sorry to learn of the death of our old acquaintance Joseph Sharon, Esq., which occurred at San Francisco on last Sabbath week. His remains passed through this city last Friday, and will be taken to Cadiz, O., for interment.
The Columbus Era, November 10, 1877
BIRTHS
WILLMAN--To ____ Willman and wife, a daughter.
Columbus Journal, November 21, 1877
MARRIED
OWENS-SNYDER--On the 20th inst., at the Farmers' Home in this city, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Cecil Owens of Madison county, and Miss Ella B. Snyder of Platte county.
Columbus Journal, November 28, 1877
MARRIED
BeLISLE-ROBINSON--On Nov. 26th by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Benjamin BeLisle and Mrs. Mary Robinson.
The Columbus Era, December 1, 1877
MARRIED
McFAYDEN-VOORHES--By Rev. J.A. Hood, November 27, at Voorhes Valley, Boone county, Neb., at the residence of Mr. Ralph Voorhes, the brides father, Mr. W. Charles McFayden and Miss Sarah Philena Voorhes.
HALLAGAN-TEARNY--Friday, at the Catholic Church, Shell Creek, by Rev. Father Smith, John Hallagon to Miss Nell Tearny.
Columbus Journal, December 7, 1877
MARRIED
McFAYDEN-VOORHES--By Rev. J.A. Hood, November 27th, at Voorhes Valley, Boone Co., Neb., at the residence of Mr. Ralph Voorhes, the bride's father, Mr. W. Charles McFayden and Miss Sarah Philena Voorhes.
HALLAGON-TEARNEY--By Rev. Father Smith, at the Catholic Church, Shell Creek, Friday, November 30th, Mr. John Hallagon and Miss Nell Tearny.
Columbus Journal, December 12, 1877
MARRIED
WHITE-SHAFER--By Rev. J.A. Hood, at his residence in Columbus, Dec 10th, 1877, Mr. Stillman N. White to Miss Alice Shafer both of Colfax county, Neb.
SLOANE-BURROWS--On Nov. 28th, by Rev. J. Crosier, at the residence of George Lamb, Mr. J.H. Sloane and Miss A.J. Burrows.
TYRREL--Monday we received a card from Lorain, Ohio, containing the following: "Lon C. Tyrrel--Emma Randall, married Nov. 19, 1877," the accompanying note says, "'Old Crusty' has surrendered unconditionally. Thinest, A.C. Tyrrel."
DIED
SMITH--A young man about twenty-eight years of age named John Smith, recently from Canada, came to an untimely death by his own imprudence last week near the town of Schuyler. Smith had been to the Platte river for a load of poles, and returning, stayed at Schuyler, and loaded himself up with several charges of explosive fluid, and starting, at 9:30 p.m. to go home, against the protestation of friends, declaring "he was going home or to hell;" it is certain he never reached home, for in the morning it was found that he had driven his team off a bridge, and the load of poles falling upon him, his horses becoming entangled in their harness, were unable to get loose from the wagon. He had been dead some hours, the body being cold and frigid when found. Another sad victim of intemperance.
CORSON--R.W. Corson Esq., one of the pioneer settlers in the Platte valley, living about two miles east of Schuyler, was instantly killed on Thursday the 6th inst., by a mule. It appears that the mule had kicked a boy of Mrs. Corson's and he had been chastising it remarking that he thought it would not annoy persons again in a hurry, and was turning the mule in question with some others out of the corral into the pasture, when he kicked out and Mr. Corson received its full force in his breast killing him almost instantly. Mr. Corson was highly esteemed and respected, having held several positions of public trust, and at one time was the treasurer of Colfax county. He had accumulated a nice property, and leaves a widow and several children to mourn his sudden and distressing death.
Columbus Journal, December 19, 1877
BIRTHS
CLOTHER--Born, to Mrs. M.E. Clother, Dec. 15th, a son.
DIED
HUNT--Died, December 13th, B.S. Hunt, familiarly known as "Bart" Hunt. He leaves a wife and two children. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Goodale, at the Episcopal church.
The Columbus Era, December 22, 1877
MARRIED
WHITE-SHAFER--By Rev. J.A. Hood, at his residence in Columbus, Neb., Dec. 10, 1877, Mr. Stillman N. White and Miss Alice Shafer, both of Colfax county.
DIED
MACKEN--Mary Ann, daughter of John Macken, at the residence of Dr. S.A. Bonesteel, Friday at 2 o'clock P.M.
    The funeral will take place from Shell Creek Church, Sunday at 1 o'clock P.M.
Columbus Journal, December 26, 1877
BIRTHS
CONNOR--Thos. Connor is to be congratulated, even at this late day on the birth of a daughter, now four weeks of age and weighing 12 1/2 pounds.
DIED
ROOT; ROBINSON--Two deaths are reported in last week's issue of the Boone County Argus,--that of Mrs. H.M. Root, wife of Lewis Root, of Boone, on 8th day of December, aged 58 years, and that of Mrs. Sarah Robinson, of the Cedar Valley, on the 20th day of December, aged 70 years.
The Columbus Era, December 29, 1877
DIED
WINTERBOTHAM--Wednesday, Dec. 26th, Blanche, infant daughter of W.H. and Lillie S. Winterbotham, aged 1 year and 7 months. ...

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