The Columbus Journal, July 3, 1878
MARRIED
NEWMAN-BRINDLEY--By Judge J.G. Higgins on the evening of June 27th, 1878, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, Mr. C.A. Newman and Miss Belle Brindley. The fair bride will accept the thanks of the boys of this office for a lot of nice wedding cake, and their best wishes for a long and useful life of happiness.DIED
NAYLOR--An infant child of Jas. Naylor's died on Thursday last.
The Columbus Journal, July 10, 1878
MARRIED
TURPY-JENNINGS--On the evening of 6th inst., by Father Ryan at his residence in this city, Mr. John Turpy, of Butler Co., Neb., and Miss Margaret Jennings, late of Chicago.DIED
LAWSON--July 8th, 1878, at 4 a.m., of congestion of the brain, Flora Brainard Lawson, daughter of John N. and Lucia Lawson, aged 2 years, 6 months, 7 days.
The Columbus Era, July 13, 1878
MARRIED
TURPY-JENNINGS--On the evening of the 6th inst., by Father Ryan, at his residence, in this city, Mr. John Turpy, of Butler county, Neb., and Miss Margaret Jennings, late of Chicago.DIED
LAWSON--July 8th, 1878, at 4 a.m., of congestion of the brain, Flora Brainard Lawson, daughter of John N. and Lucia Lawson, aged 2 years, 6 months and 7 days.MARTZ--A boy twelve years old, son of Peter Martz, living near Jackson, was drowned Wednesday, in the Platte river, just below the Jackson bridge. He and his two younger brothers had gone to the river to bathe, and not being practiced swimmers, they took along a rope, one end of which was tied about the waist of the boy in the water, and the other end held by the boys on the bank, and in this way they could practice swimming, and when tired, the boys on the bank pulled him ashore. The two smaller boys had been in and come out, when the oldest tied the rope about his waist, and went in to practice, the other end of the rope being tied to a stick driven in the sand. Getting out into the current he was carried down stream with such force that the stake pulled up, leaving him to struggle without assistance. His little brothers tried to catch the rope but without success, and when their brother finally disappeared, they picked up his clothes and went home to tell their parents of the sad misfortune.
LATER--We learn from Mr. Kinney and Chris Meedel, of Jackson, that the body of the boy was found Thursday.
The Columbus Journal, July 17, 1878
MARRIED
ROLLMAN-WRONOKA--Monday July 15th, 1878, in this city by Father Ambrose, Mr. John Rollman, a German of Madison county, Neb to Miss Jophine Wrononka, a Polander of Platte county, Neb.DIED
MARTZ--Gustave Martz, a lad about 12 years old, son of Peter Martz, living near Jackson, was drowned in the Platte river on Wednesday of last week. It appears that while at the river with his two smaller brothers, near the bridge where the current is swift and strong, he conceived the idea of learning to swim by the use of a halter strap tied around his body and fastened to a pin and drove into the sand, all of which he had prepared and then walked into the river, when from the swiftness of the current and the weight of his body the pin was drawn out of the sand, and little Gustave was swept away by the rapid current and sank to rise no more a living being in this world.
The sad news spread through the neighborhood and Messrs. Meedel, Kinney, Mauler and Apperius commenced on Thursday a more thorough search for his body be dragging the river, which they did for about a mile, when Mr. Meedel discovered the body some distance from them on a sand-bar, which he at once approached and by the assistance of the other men and the use of a long rope they succeded in bringing his body safely to the shore, and delivered it to his grief-stricken parents.
His funeral took place at Jackson on last Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. in the presence of a large number of friends and neighbors who sincerely sympathized with the parents in their sad bereavement.BARROW--Last week we made mention of the fact that John Barrow was suffering from paralysis of the limbs, the effects of a sun stroke some years ago, and now it becomes our painful duty to record his death on Monday last. The deceased was in the fifty-ninth year of his age, and was one of the old settlers of Platte county, well-known and respected as an upright man and good citizen. The funeral took place yesterday at two o'clock. A wife and family of seven children are left to mourn their sad loss.
The Columbus Era, July 20, 1878
MARRIED
CONNEL-MULLIGAN--On Thursday, 18th inst., by Rev. Goodale, Mr. James Connel to Mrs. Mulligan, both of this city.DIED
SHAW--At Silver Creek, on the 16th inst., Mrs. Anna E. Shaw, aged 25 years.SCHLECHT--On last Tuesday evening, Frank Schlecht, aged eight years, was drowned in the Platte river, about five miles above the Jackson bridge. The little fellow was sent out after cattle, and, evidently went in to swim with his clothes on, and being alone, got into deep water and was drowned. His shoes were found on the bank. The body has not yet been recovered. We are furnished the above information by Chris. Meedle.
He is the boy who was living at Sheriff Spielman's last summer.
The Columbus Journal, July 24, 1878
BIRTHS
SCHROEDER--On Friday of last week to Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Schroeder a daughter. All parties well and Gus. is as happy as happy can be.THURSTON--On last Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Cynthia Thurston, of Monroe precinct, a nice daughter. Last Friday appears to be a favorable day for daughter babies.
MARRIED
CONNELL-MULLIGAN--On the 18th of July 1878, by Rev. Saml. Goodale, James Connell to Sarah Mulligan, all of this city.DIED
SCHLECT--On last Tuesday evening Frank Schlect, aged eight years, was drowned in the Platte river, about five miles above the Jackson bridge. The little fellow was sent out after cattle, and, evidently, went in to swim with his clothes on, and being alone, got into deep water and was drowned. His shoes were found on the bank. The body has not yet been recovered. We are funished the aobve information by Chris. Meedle. He is the boy who was living at Sheriff Spielman's last summer.--Era.
The Columbus Era, July 27, 1878
BIRTHS
HILL--On Sunday, the 14th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Hill, a daughter.SCHROEDER--On Friday, the 10th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Schroeder, a daughter.
All well, including Gus. himself.GALLEY--On Tuesday, the 24th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Galley, a daughter.
THURSTON--On Friday, the 19th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Cynthia Thurston, of Monroe precinct, a daughter.
DIED
MORRISSEY--On Wednesday, the 12th of June, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the Township of Emily, Ca., Mr. Edward Morrissey, passed from time to eternity.
The deceased was the father of J.C. and Michael Morrissey, of this city. We clip the above and the following from a home paper:
"The deceased gentlemen [sic] was a native of Limerick, Ireland, born December 4th, 1818, he emigrated to this country with his parents about the year 1825. He was one of the early settlers of Emily. By his industry, energy and perseverance the present beautiful home of the family was made. Deceased was quiet and unassuming in his demeanor; but he was of that class of men whose word is always as good as their bond. As a friend he was faithful, sincere and reliable; as a neighbor he was kind and obliging; as a Christian he was forgiving and charitable; and as a husband and father he was affectionate and generous. His illness which he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, carried him off in a few days. Fortified by all the rites of his Church, surrounded by all of his family, attended by his clergymen, the Rev. J. Hogan, his pure soul winged its flight to God, there to receive the reward of a well-spent life. His mortal remains were followed to the grave in the Catholic Cemetery of Emily by a large concourse of between 90 and 100 carriages, one of the largest funerals ever seen in Emily. Rev. J. Hogan performed the funeral services. He leaves a wife and twelve children to mourn his loss. May his soul rest in peace."
The Columbus Journal, July 31, 1878
BIRTHS
RAKESTRAW--On the 29th inst., to Prof. Rakestraw and wife, a daughter. All well and happy.MARRIED
SCHROEDER-SCHAFER--On Saturday evening, July 27th, 1878, at the residence of Charles Schroeder, this city, Mr. Wm. A. Schroeder and Miss Eva Schafer.
The Columbus Era, August 3, 1878
BIRTHS
RAKESTRAW--On Monday, the 29th ult., to Prof. Rakestraw and wife, a daughter.STEARNS--On Wednesday, 31st ult., to Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Stearns, a daughter.
MARRIED
SCHROEDER-SCHAFER--On Saturday evening, the 27th ult., at the residence of his brother Charles Schroeder, Mr. Wm. A. Schroeder to Miss Eva Schafer. Both of this city.
The "boys" were on hand with the usual charavari, to give the happy couple a good "send-off."
The Columbus Journal, August 7, 1878
BIRTHS
SCHUTTE--On Monday of last week, to Mrs. Gerhard Schutte, a daughter.GORIES--On Monday of last week to Mrs. Frank Gories, a daughter.
SCHUPBACK--On Thursday last to Mrs. David Schupback, a daughter.
The Columbus Era, August 10, 1878
BIRTHS
SCHUTTE--On Monday, July 29th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Schutte, a daughter.GORIES--On Monday, July 29th, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gories, a daughter.
SCHUPBACH--On Thursday, August 1st., to Mr. and Mrs. David Schupbach, a daughter.
DIED
HIGGINS--Judge Higgins received news, Wednesday, of the death of his niece, Miss Ella Higgins, at her home in Illinois. Miss Ella it will be remembered was here on a visit in 1876, remaining nearly a year.
The Columbus Journal, August 14, 1878
BIRTHS
BEAN--To Mrs. Henry C. Bean, a son.BURNS--To Mrs. Burns, of the same vicinity, a son.
NELSON--To Mrs. Wm. Nelson of this city on Monday last, a son.
DIED
STINER--Miss Stiner, of Butler county, was overcome by the intense heat of last Thursday, fainted away, and in a short time died.
The Columbus Era, August 17, 1878
BIRTHS
BEAN--To Mrs. Henry C. Bean, a son.NELSON--To Mrs. Wm. Nelson, Monday, 12th inst., a son.
The Columbus Era, August 24, 1878
BIRTHS
SHOTWELL--To Mrs. Jacob Shotwell, a daughter.
Dr. Longshore reports mother and child doing finely.HOLLINGSHEAD--To Mrs. Milton Hollingshead, of Monroe precinct, a son.
DIED
HEMPSTEAD--On Saturday, 17th inst., infant son of G.G. and Amanda Hempstead.SCHWARTZ--On Friday, August 23d, Mrs. Louisa Schwartz, aged 67 years.
Funeral will take place from the residence to-morrow at 8 o'clock, a.m.
Mrs. Schwartz was the mother of Henry and Louis Schwartz.CURTIS--John Cory's and Mr. Curtis's two sons, 12 years old, living south of the Platte river, in Butler county, were out chicken-hunting, Thursday, when Cory's boy, in shooting a chicken, shot the other boy, twelve shot lodging in his body, and two in his hand, and four in his arm. Dr. Siggins was sent for, and is doing what he can for the boy's relief. Just before going to press we learn the boy has died.
The Columbus Journal, August 28, 1878
DIED
McCREA--An infant child of Robert McCrea's, on the 26th inst.RAMSBURGH--Aug. 24th, at Clarksville, Miss Mary A. Ramsburgh, sister-in-law of Dr. Mitchell.
SCHWARTZ--Aug. 23d, Mrs. Louisa Schwartz, aged 67 years, mother of Henry and Louis Schwartz.
CURTIS--On last Thursday afternoon Edward Jesse Curtis and a boy by the name of Cory, who live about twelve miles from Columbus, and in Butler county, were out hunting prairie chickens. In shooting at one, Cory accidentally shot young Curtis, the load being scattered from the breast bone to the groin. Dr. E.L. Siggins of this city, who was in the neighborhood at the time, was called in, arriving fifteen minutes after the accident. He lived about twenty-four hours, resting easily most of the time, until nature called for a motion of the bowels, when he was seized with violent retching and vomiting, and died in great pain.
GRAHAM--A week ago yesterday, a son of Geo. Graham, living eighteen miles west of Columbus, and eight miles north of Silver Creek,--a lad about fourteen years old, shot himself in the stomach while drawing his gun out of a wagon with the muzzle towards him. Drs. Mitchell and Martyn of this place were sent for, but before their arrival the lad was out of misery, living just four hours after the accident. Dr. Martyn says that during his practice he has been called upon in a half dozen similar cases.
The Columbus Era, August 31, 1878
BIRTHS
CAREW--To Mrs. H.G. Carew, on the morning of the 29th inst., a daughter.DIED
McCRAY--On Monday, Aug. 26th, Ollie A., infant daughter of Robert and Annie McCray.BIXBY--On Wednesday, Aug. 21st, on the Reservation, about 15 miles from Genoa, Mr. Alfred Bixby, aged 63 years and six months.
Mr. Bixby came to this State about one year ago from Emmet county, Iowa, and had just purchased the farm where he died at the late sale at Lone Tree. Mr. B. was a native of Vermont, and lived in New York State, Minnesota and Iowa. He leaves a wife and five grown children.
The Columbus Journal, September 11, 1878
DIED
LUCAS--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. T. Lucas, living south of the Loup, died on the 8th inst.BONESTEEL--At Chicago, Sept. 8th, 1878, at midnight, of quinzy, resulting in diptheria, Philip Benjamin Bonesteel, in the 29th year of his age. The deceased left this city two weeks ago this morning, and was in Chicago on business, when he was taken ill with sore throat. His last letters to his wife and his brother Norris G., stated that he hoped to be up on Friday, and at home by the middle of the week. All other subsequent communications by letter and telegram were from Farwell & Co., of Chicago, telling of serious illness and requesting Mrs. Bonesteel to come, then of his death at the time stated. Yesterday morning the following gentlemen went to Omaha to receive the remains of the deceased: J.P. Becker, on behalf of the Masons; J.B. Wells, for the Encampment; E.J. Baker, for the Odd Fellows' lodge; J.R. Meagher, for the Knights of Honor, and J. Rasmussen and D. Kavanaugh, on behalf of the Firemen. It is expected that they will arrive here at 1:30 P.M. to-day. The funeral will probably take place at four o'clock this afternoon, possibly not till to-morrow morning. The deceased was born in Canada, Dec. 29th, 1849, and removed to Nebraska March, 1868; in 1870, with his elder brother, Norris G., he embarked in the dry-goods business in this city, and was thus engaged at the time of his death. In May 1875, he married Miss Kittie L. Dale, an estimable lady, who, with their little daughter, Pearl, are left to mourn the departure of a devoted husband and fond father. Words can not tell the agaonizing grief of the stricken wife who was not permitted to be present to soothe the dying brow and catch the last beam of affection from the fading eyes so soon to be closed forever in death, and to feel the last fond pressure of the hand that was ever so bountiful to her and from which she had never known ought but kindness,--but such are the ways of Providence toward man; but faith, that faith which lays hold upon eternal life, and sees the ever-kind Father, through the storm of grief, the cloud of sorrow and the night of pain, and knows that all is well, all is well, will sustain her who mourns to-day, and bid her look forward to a re-union with her beloved in the happy Summer-land. The members of his family are not alone in their grief, for the deceased had many, warm personal friends, and no enemy that we know of. The remarkable uniformity of his conduct, his good judgment, his gentlemanly bearing under all circumstances, and the thorough integrity of his character,--qualities always admirable--endeared him to a host of acquaintances, and especially to those who were near to him in business or social relations. He was one of the oldest members of the Odd Fellows' lodge of Columbus, hving passed through all the different charis, and at the time of his death, occupied the highest office in the lodge. He was likewise a member of the Masonic lodge of Columbus, and of the Knights of Honor, and an active member of the Fire Department, for some time its chief, and while his trip to Chicago was mainly one of business, he carried the certificate of the Department authorizing him to represent them at the Grand Tournament which took place in that city. It is natural for us to grieve when Death comes in any shape, but when he comes so quickly, and hurriedly carries away one of our number so universally esteemed, as an exemplary citizen and business man, and one so fondly loved as husband, father, brother and friend, the clearest Faith and the strongest Hope can but look on our grief approvingly, and as becoming those who live in frail tenements, whose lives are as shadows upon the wall, and as a fond tribute to the memory of the departed whose spirit already occupies the house not made with hands.
The Columbus Era, September 14, 1878
BIRTHS
BORN--On Tuesday, the 10th inst., to Mrs. Jacob Born, a son.MARRIED
McDONALD-GARHEN--On Sunday, the 8th inst., by Father Ryan, James McDonald to Mary Garhen.STERRETT-DOUGLASS--On Saturday, the 7th inst., by Father Ryan, Silvanius Sterrett to Miss A. Douglass,--of Clarksville.
DIED
GODFREY--At Laramie City, Sunday, the 8th inst., Isabella F., daughter of John E. and Susan Jane Godfrey, aged two years and two months.KELLEY--On the 30th of August, Mrs. Doratha Kelley, wife of Levi Kelley.
Mrs. Kelley leaves eight children to mourn her loss.BONESTEEL--At Chicago, Sept. 8th 1878, at midnight, of quinzy, resulting in diptheria, Phillip Benjamin Bonesteel, in the 29th year of his age.
... From the Journal of Sept. 11th. [See above.]
The Columbus Journal, September 18, 1878
MARRIED
STERRETT-DUGLAS--By Father Ryan at Clarksville, Neb., on the 7th, Sept., 1878, Mr. Sylvanus Sterret and Miss Mary A. Dugless.McDONNELL-GARHEN--By Father Ryan at St. Johns church Columbus, Neb., Mr. James McDonnell and Miss. Mary Garhan of Butler county.
DIED
ROBINSON--Palmer Robinson, son of Jos. Robinson of this place, died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock of malignant bilious fever. His remains were sent east.
The Columbus Era, September 21, 1878
BIRTHS
TIGNER--On Sunday the 15th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Tigner, a daughter.MARRIED
WHITE-BETZ--On Sunday, Sept. 8th, at St. Bernard, by the priest, Louis White to Lizzie Betz--both of this county.
Hon. W.H. Selsor and Belle Clark stood up with the happy couple. After the marriage services all the invited guests adjourned to the residence of the bride's mother and partook of a sumptuous repast.DIED
ROBINSON--At the Clother House, Tuesday morning, the 17th inst., of malignant bilious fever, J. Palmer Robinson, son of Joseph and Emma Robinson, aged 12 years.
The Columbus Journal, September 25, 1878
BIRTHS
BEEBE--Sunday Sept. 15th, 1878, to Mrs. Beebe, of Creston precinct, a daughter.KAVANAUGH--Tuesday morning, Sept. 24th, 1878, to Mrs. D. Kavanaugh, a daughter,--still birth. Mother doing nicely.
The Columbus Era, September 28, 1878
BIRTHS
KAVANAUGH--On Tuesday, Sept. 24th, to Mrs. Dan. Kavanaugh, a daughter--still birth. Mother doing well.BEEBE--Another daughter Beebe, in Creston precinct, this county. We can't find out the other name.
MARRIED
MICKEY-LIZER--In David City, Butler county, Sept. 25th, 1878, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. Basil Mickey to Miss Hattie Lizer, both of Polk county.
The Columbus Journal, October 2, 1878
BIRTHS
JENNINGS--Wednesday Sept. 25th, 1878, to Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Jennings, a son. He will train with the Greenbackers and "Cribbage" players.MARRIED
MICKEY-SIZER--In David City, Butler Co., Neb., September 25th, 1878, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, of Columbus Mr. Basil S. Mickey to Miss Hattie Sizer, both of Canada precint, Polk Co., Nebraska.RIEDER--BRIGGS--On the evening of October 1st, 1878, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Sherman, Mr. George Rieder with Miss Etta Briggs, both of this city. This young couple make a fair start in life and have the best wishes of the entire Journal force for a peaceful and happy future.
The Columbus Era, October 5, 1878
BIRTHS
CLOTHER--To Mrs. Geo. W. Clother, on Sunday, a daughter.MARRIED
REIDER-BRIGGS--On Tuesday, at the residence of the bride's father, in this city, by Rev. E.L. Sherman, Mr. George Reider to Miss Ette S. Briggs.
Thanks for that cake, and long life to the bride and groom.BERGER-HOPKINS--On Oct. 1st, Chas. A.W. Berger to Mary J. Hopkins, by Judge John G. Higgins, both of Butler county.
CORSON-BORDER--On Oct. 3d, Nelson Corson to Sarah J. Border, by the same--both of Colfax county.
The Columbus Era, October 12, 1878
MARRIED
STRACKE-BAER--On Tuesday, Oct. 8th, 1878, at the Monastery, by Father Ambrose, Mr. Carl Louis Stracke to Miss Anna Maria Baer, both of Looking Glass Precinct, this county.SCHWARTZ-WILKE--On Thursday evening, the 10th inst., at the residence of the groom, by Rev. Schnelzky, Mr. Louis Swartz to Miss Welhemina Wilke, both of this city.
ZIMMER-SCHUBER--In this city, Oct. 8th, 1878, by Judge Higgins, Franz Zimmer to Miss Anna Schuber, both of this county.
The Columbus Journal, October 16, 1878
MARRIED
SCHWARZ-WILKE--On Thursday, Oct. 10th, by Rev. Schnelsky, Mr. Louis Schwarz and Miss Wilhemina Wilke, both of this city.CARPENTER-DOUGHERTY--At the parsonage, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1878, by Rev. Davis, Mr. Robert C. Carpenter to Miss Jennie Dougherty.--Butler Co. Press
HENSLEY-McALLISTER--On Sunday, Oct. 13th, 1 P.M., at the Upton House, Schuyler, by Judge H.C. Russel, W.N. Hensley, Esq., editor of the Columbus Era, and Maggie McAllister, both of this city. We congratulate the happy couple, whose fortues, for weal or woe, have thus been joined. Both of them being sesible, practical-minded and considerate, with a favoring Providence, their lives will be serene and useful.
DIED
NORTON--On last Saturday night, a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norton, of this city, aged 14 months.EDWARDS--At 3 o'clock Sunday morning last, of dropsy, Mrs. Lydia A. Edwards, wife of Solomon J. Edwards of this city, aged 58 years. The deceased formerly resided at New Berlin, Chenango county, New York, at which place and at others where she was known, the intelligence of her decease will bring recollections of tender ministrations at the times of sickness and distress, the appeal for which she never disregarded when it was possible for her to respond. Her last sickness, the effect of a complication of disorders, though painful in the extreme, and extending through a period of months of acute suffering, was borne by her with christian fortitude, almost entirely repressing manifestations of suffering through regard for the feelings of her family, and at the last, surrounded by her family, and sustained by the christian faith, she passed to her rest.
The Columbus Era, October 19, 1878
BIRTHS
FITZPATRICK--On Monday, the 14th inst., to Mrs. Ed. Fitzpatrick, a son.RICKLY--On Tuesday, the 15th inst., to Mrs. W.T. Rickly, a son.
MARRIED
HENSLEY-McALLISTER--On Sunday, Oct. 18th, at the Upton House, Schuyler, by Judge H.C. Russel, W.N. Hensley to Miss Maggie McAllister, both of this city.DIED
SCHOLCE--On Friday of last week, of child birth, Mrs. Henry Scholce, of Sherman precinct, this county.NORTON--On last Saturday night, a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norton, of this city, aged 14 months.
EDWARDS--At 3 o'clock, Sunday morning last, of dropsy, Mrs. Lydia A. Edwards, wife of Solomon J. Edwards, of this city, aged 58 years.
The deceased formerly resided at New Berlin, Chenango county, New York, at which place and at others where she was known, the intelligence of her decease will bring recollections of tender ministrations at the times of sickness and distress, the appeal for which she never disregarded when it was possible for her to respond.
Her last sickness, the effect of a complication of disorders, though painful in the extreme, and extending through a period of months of acute suffering, was borne by her with christian fortitude, almost entirely repressing manifestations of suffering through regard for the feelings of her family, and at the last, surrounded by her family, and sustained by the christian faith, she passed to her rest.
The Columbus Journal, October 23, 1878
BIRTHS
HIGGINS--To Mrs. J.G. Higgins, Oct. 5th, a son. The Judge is to be congratulated, although the Journal must blush at its tardiness in getting this item.MARRIED
HEWETT-SMITH--Saturday evening, Oct. 15th, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Henry Hewett and Miss Mary Smith, all of this city.KRIBS-GERBER--Saturday, Oct. 19th, Mr. Thos. Kribs and Miss Lizzie Gerber of this place.
DIED
??--We learn that a herder and his horse were burned up on the prairie in one of the recent fires, and that his wife was so badly injured by the fire that she will certainly die. We have not been able to ascertain names nor locality, except that it occurred somewhere on Shell creek.MIDDLETON--Fatal accidents to human life are among the appalling calamities that result from prairie fires this fall. Louis Middleton, a man living on the Looking Glass, in Looking Glass precinct, was burned to death on Thursday last, while assisting in an attempt to save the property of his neighbor, Geo. Nickner, whose personal property, with the exception of his house and furniture, was entirely destroyed.
POLLACK--A prairie fire on the 16th inst., between this city and Schuyler destroyed a farm house, barn, crops and stock, and the occupant, named Pollack, was burned to death.
The Columbus Era, October 26, 1878
MARRIED
HEWETT-SMITH--On Saturday, Oct. 19th, 1878, by Judge Higgins, Henry Hewett to Miss Mary Smith.KREBS-GARBER--On Saturday, Oct. 19th, 1878, by and at the residence of Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, Thomas Krebs to Miss Lizzie Garber.
DIED
MUHLE--Barnhart Muhle, well known in this city, was here Wednesday after a load of lumber. He attempted to drive home after dark, and in attempting to cross the first bridge north of the county bridge, at Becker's mills, he drove off, upsetting the load of lumber, and was found there the next morning with his neck broke. Mr. Muhle is spoken of here by those who know him best, as having been a good citizen, and his sudden death is greatly deplored.
The Columbus Journal, October 30, 1878
DIED
HULT--The prairie fires in Polk county last week were very destructive of property, many farmers losing their entire crops and buildings, and three or four persons seriously burned, one of whom, Mrs. Hult, has since died and the others are reported in a critical condition.ANNABIL--The death of A.E. Annabil, aged 34 is reported in the Osceola Record as having occurred at that place on the 23d inst.
The Columbus Era, November 2, 1878
DIED
EITING--Agent J.R. Meagher received a telegram inquiring after a family named Eiting, who had taken the cars at Appleton's station, Wis., destination Brainard, Butler county. A son or brother left behind in charge of a car of immigrant moveables was killed yesterday at Round Grove station, Ill., and the telegram informs Agent Meagher that his remains have been forwarded on to this point, at the expense of the road, to arrive here to-morrow evening.
The Columbus Era, November 9, 1878
DIED
BULLARD--On Wednesday, Nov. 6th, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Bullard, aged 14 months.McCULLOUGH--On Thursday Nov. 7th, John McCullough, in section 10, north of Columbus.
McCANN--On Friday, Nov. 8th, 1878, at the home of her parents, near Richland, Colfax county, Grace Alicia, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. McCann, aged 3 years, 3 months and 26 days. Funeral to-morrow, Sunday, at noon. Friends of the family are respectfully invited.
The Columbus Journal, November 13, 1878
DIED
BULLARD--In this city, on Wednesday night, Nov. 6th, 1878, Lizzie Bullard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Bullard, aged 14 months.McCULLOUGH--In Platte county, November 6th, 1878, of typhoid fever, Archibald T. McCullough, aged 18 years and 16 days. His remains were brought to town and deposited in the city cemetery.
MILTON--William Milton, a young man who lived just over the line in Hamilton county, was killed lately by the accidental discharge of a shotgun. It appears that he had "fired off" one barrel at a jack-rabbit; and while reloading it the other barrel went off and he received the charge of shot in his face and head,--killing him instantly.--Osceola Record.
The Columbus Era, November 16, 1878
DIED
McCANN--On Friday, Nov. 8th, 1878, at the home of her parents, near Richland, Colfax county, Grace Alicia, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. McCann, aged 5 years, 3 months and 26 days. ...COOK--Mrs. L.M. Cook, in this city, on Sunday night, November 10th, 1878, of forced starvation, inhuman and brutal treatment by her drunken, worthless, vagabond husband.
No crime, moral, or legal, has ever been committed in this community so shocking to public morals, infamous in character, fiendish in purpose, and inhuman in detail, as that which characterized the miserable life and witnessed the death of Mrs. Cook.
For years this most helpless and unfortunate woman suffered all the physical tortures and mental anguish possible for soman to suffer in the society of a creature devoid of all humanity, dead to every impulse of manly nature, a fiend, erect in physical form, but abject in moral turpitude -- low debased in every mental attribute, and more fit for a place in the prison house of the damned than in a civilized community on earth. The details of her suffering and neglectedness during her sickness, and the long years of brutal treatment, from the man degraded lower than the brute with whom she lived for the sake of her children, even up to her death is too shocking for refined ears to hear, or enlighted reason to contemplate. She was found dead in bed, Monday morning, with her head hanging out and over the edge of the bed in which position she was last seen by her little girl on retiring Sunday night. Some of the neighbors on learning of the death, went to the house to prepare the remains for burial, and the filth and squalor around that bed in the house was too sickening and horrifying for the stoutest heart under any circumstances to bear, except those of the death bed. Was Cook there, bowed down in sorrow over the death of his wife, or showing by his presence his appreciation of the offices of kind friends? No! He was away getting drunk, and late at night, when there was not a saloon open, staggared home drunk and into the room and slept where lay the dead victim of his own hellish brutality. Her soul released from earth and torment--his dragging down deeper into the hell of moral depravity. We, as an enlightened community, maintain schools, colleges, churches, encourage the arts and sciences among us for the diffusion of knowledge and the inculcating of morals, and instead of these great blessings, come inhumanity, social depravity and disregard of moral laws. Do the teachings from our pulpits turn into religious icicles to fall with chilling effect upon the public heart? Are all these streams of learning annually pouring forth from our colleges, seminaries and schools, but immoral rivers, freighted with previous cargos of human thought and intellect to be borne swiftly down the precipice of moral perdition? Are our Sabbath schools nothing more than hot-beds of inhumanity, in which social, religious, and moral germs are deposited, to spring up and grow into a community of misanthropes--cold and unfeeling men and women, charity dead in every breast, humanity cold in every heart, sympathy in every soul asleep, the tear of friendship congealed on every cheek?
The Columbus Journal, November 20, 1878
MARRIED
BULLOCK-STEWART--On Sunday, Nov. 17th, in this city, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Harent M. Bullock of Butler county and Miss Caroline Stewart of Polk county.ROBBINS-BARRY--At the residence of the bride's father, in Kookuk, Ia., Oct. 30th, Mr. Fred. L. Robbins (formerly of Butler Co., Neb.) and Miss Ida, daughter of C.W. Barry.
DIED
HOAGLAND--On Thursday last, November 14th, Frank, son of Charles Hoagland, aged fourteen years.STEPHENS--James Stephens was in the city last Wednesday, bringing his wife's father and mother, to take the train east. Mrs. Stephens died Nov. 5th, after five days' intense suffering from effects of a prairie fire. Mr. Stephens had protected his own premises, and left to help his neighbors, whose house he saw on fire. While gone Mrs. S. stepped over some grass that was burning, the flames caught her dress, and her doom was fixed. Her remains were laid away in the beautiful valley of the Blue, where in May last with her husband and son, she had made her home.
The Columbus Era, November 23, 1878
BIRTHS
SHEEN--To Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Sheehan, on Friday, Nov. 22d, 1878, a son.MARRIED
LOCKWOOD-COFFIN--At the residence of the bride's father, near Genoa, by Friend's ceremony, Mr. E.R. Lockwood to Miss Lucia R. Coffin.
The Columbus Era, November 30, 1878
MARRIED
SCHROEDER-SOBOTA--On Wednesday, Nov. 27th, 1878, by Father Ambrose, Barnard Schroeder to Miss Sobota.SELSOR-CLARK--On Thursday, Nov. 28th, by Rev. Christison, Mr. W.H. Selsor to Belle Clark, both of this county.
Burtis Briggs and Bessie Clark stood up with the happy couple.DIED
COMPTON--On Friday night, at his residence, Mr. James Compton, Sr., age over 80 years.
We learn of the above death, just before going to press, and are unable to give obituary notice this week. Full particulars next week.MACKEN--On Friday, Nov. 29th, 1878, at his residence one mile north of Scully's bridge, Mr. John Macken, aged 60 years.
Mr. Macken about two months ago over-exerted himself fighting prairie fire, and has been complaining ever since. He was one of our best citizens, and leaves a large family to mourn his loss. He came to this country in 1871 from Dublin, Ireland, and notwithstanding many misfortunes, he managed to accumulate considerable property. Mr. Macken is a great loss to the county and the community in which he lived--he was everybody's friend.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at Shell Creek Cemetery, Sunday, December 1st, at one o'clock p.m.
The Columbus Journal, December 4, 1878
MARRIED
VANGORDON-LOHR--On Saturday, Nov. 30th, 1878, Nelson Van Gordon and Francis A. Lohr of Polk county.SELSOR-CLARK--On Thursday, November 28th, W.H. Selsor and Miss Belle Clark of Platte county.
DIED
COMPTON--On Friday, Nov. 29th, 11 P.M., at his residence in this city, James Compton, Sr. Mr. Compton and family have been residents of Columbus for several years. He was respected by all who knew him, and much beloved by his children. His burial took place on Sabbath day.MACKEN--Friday, Nov. 29th, 1878, at his residence near Skully's bridge, John Macken, aged sixty years.
Mr. Macken came from Ireland to this country in 1871; he had earned the respect of all who knew him, and we suppose leaves no personal enemy in the world. We are informed that during the heated term of last summer he was prostrated by the heat, that since that he had a slight stroke of paralysis, and that about two months ago he was overcome by fighting prairie fire. His funeral, which took place last Sabbath, was attended by a large concourse of friends.
The Columbus Era, December 7, 1878
DIED
RAYMOND--On Thursday, of typhoid fever, Anna, daughter of Mrs. Julia and S.O. Raymond, aged about five years.
Funeral will take place to-day, Saturday, at 2 o'clock. Services at the Episcopal Church.ROSE--At Belfontaine, Ohio, on Friday evening Dec. 6th, Miss Cynthia Rose, sister of Orlando Rose, formerly of this city.
The Columbus Journal, December 11, 1878
BIRTHS
BECKER--Monday morning, December 9th, to Mrs. William Becker, a son, weight, eleven pounds.BRODFEUHRER--Sunday night, December 8th, to Mrs. F. Brodfeuhrer, a son.
MARRIED
SMITH-BAYNE--On the evening of the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, this city, by Rev. Thos. Bayne, assisted by Rev. R. Christison, Mr. Frank A. Smith and Miss Sue Bayne.HENSHAW-HOLLIS--At the residence of the bride's mother in Polk Co., Nebr., on the 1st day of December, 1878, by E.P. Swearnigen, Esq., J.P., Mr. John L. Henshaw and Miss Emma Hollis.
DIED
RAYMOND--Thursday, December 5, 1878, of typhoid fever, Anna, daughter of S.O. and Julia Raymond, aged five years.MAGOON--Died, at Lincoln, on the morning of Nov. 20th, Dana Magoon, late of Wattsville, in this county, in the 28th year of his age. Mr. Magoon had been for several years well known in this county as a young man of eminent worth and promise. His powers of body and mind were __en as promised in the fulfillment of those earnest purposes of Christian benevolence to which he had dedicated himself. But it has seemed otherwise to the Master of the Vineyard, who knows better than we in which world His people can do Him most effectual service, and whether their presence of their memory can accomplish most in His lower heritage. Mr. Magoon, who came into the State with his widowed mother, Mrs. Mehitable Magoon, now matron of the Agricultural Department of the University, as the fourth of a family of six, (of whom Mr. H.C. Magoon and Mrs. J.R. West still reside amont us) after having taken measures for securing his homestead, engaged for a number of months in Sunday school labor in Kansas, as the agent of the Am. S.S. Union; and then went to Oberlin, Ohio, as a student of theology, expecting, in due time, to enter the Christian ministry. But his athletic frame, accustomed to active exercise, appears to have been unable to bear the strain of study to which he applied himself with only too much of the steadfact earnestness of his character. Besides, his travels in Kansas seem to have imbued his frame with so much of the poison of the insalubrious region, that although his last illness took the form of consumption, some of his physicians were of opinion that it was essentially a malarial disease. Mr. Magoon returned here in early summer, hoping that this health-giving air would soon restore him. But the signs of impending dissolution were only too plainly written on his frame. Nevertheless we who knew and loved him hoped against hope, and after he left us for his mother's home at Lincoln, were hardly willing to inquire, until, sooner than even our fears had indicated, the intelligence came that he was not among us. He was only confined to his bed two days. His mother, seeing the last hour imminent, asked him if he feared to go. With a smile of peace he answered" "Oh, no! I have trusted in the Lord too long to fear now." And so, as if sleeping, he passed away. And in Christ we know that indeed he "is not dead, but sleepeth." From my knowledge of Mr. Dana Magoon--having been for some time his pastor--I should say that the most conspicuous qualities of his character were manly modesty, steadfast earnestness, and singular sweetness of disposition, all brought under the unwavering service of Christian faith and love. It is an honor to Platte county to have numbered such a young man among her citizens, and to have been able to present him to Christ as a pledge, that, whatever appearances might be, the deepest self-dedication to the interests of his immortal kingdom was to be found within her borders.
The Columbus Era, December 14, 1878
BIRTHS
BECKER--To Mrs. Wm. Becker, on Monday, the 9th inst., a son.KUHNE--To Mrs. Louis Kuhne, on Monday, the 9th inst., a son.
BRODFEUHERER--On Sunday, Dec. 8th, to Mrs. F. Brodfeuherer, a son.
MARRIED
SMITH-BAYNE--On Tuesday, Dec. 10th, by the brides father, Rev. Thomas Bayne, assisted by Rev. Robert Christison, Mr. Frank A. Smith to Miss S.M. Bayne, all of Columbus.HENSHAW-HOLLIS--At the residence of the brides mother, in Polk County, on the 1st inst., by E.P. Swearingen, J.P., Mr. JOhn L. Henshaw to Emma Hollis.
DIED
MAGOON--At Lincoln, on the 28th of Nov. 1878, Dana Magoon, late of Wattsville, this county, in the 28th, year of his age.
Mr. Magoon was well known in this city, and greatly respected by all. Although in bad health for some time, the news of his death is a great shock. His disease finally took the form of Consumption.
The Columbus Era, December 21, 1878
BIRTHS
GLUCK--To Mrs. Israel Gluck, Friday, Dec. 20th, a daughter.
The Columbus Journal, December 25, 1878
MARRIED
EWING-LANGHOFF--On Thurday evening, Dec. 17th, 1878, by Rev. A.F. Sherill, Mr. James P. Ewing and Miss Freddie Langhoff. The groom is a well-known U.P. freight conductor, and the boys are loading him down with good wishes.--Omaha Republican. The bride was formerly a resident of this city, and her numerous friends and acquaintances unite in kind wishes for the future happiness of this couple.
The Columbus Era, December 28, 1878
BIRTHS
GALLEY--To Mrs. Samuel Galley, Wednesday, Dec. 18th, a daughter.MARRIED
STEVENSON-HENSLEY--At the house of Mr. M.H. White, this city, on the 25th inst., by Rev. Robert Christison, Mr. John S. Stevenson and Miss Jennie B. Hensley, both of Madison.EWING-LANGHOFF--On Thursday, Dec. 17th, 1878, by Rev. A.F. Sherill, Mr. Jas. P. Ewing to Miss Freddie Langhoff.
Miss Freddie was well known in this city. Mr. Ewing is also well known here as a U.P. freight conductor.LOSHBAUGH-JOHNSON--On Christmas eve, by Judge J.S. Higgins, at the Judge's residence, Mr. Oliver Loshbaugh to Miss Hannah Johnson, both of his city.