Platte Co., NE - 1879 BMD (July-Dec)

Platte Co., NE - 1879 BMD (July-Dec) NEGenWeb Project PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
BIRTHS, MARRIED and DEATHS
RECORDED IN COLUMBUS NEWSPAPERS
1879 (July - December)

The Columbus Journal, July 2, 1879
DIED
GREISSER--A daughter of John Greisser, living ten miles west of Columbus, was killed by lightning last Wednesday afternoon while working in the garden. Her clothes were torn into shreds and set on fire, and her body slightly burned. She did not speak after receiving the shock, but appeared to live for five or ten mintues. She was about fifteen years old, and a very amiable girl.
LYONS--John Lyons, son of Thos. Lyons, died very suddenly, on the 24th of June, of croup. His remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery near Senecal's farm, on last Wednesday, and were followed thither by a large concourse of people.
The Columbus Journal, July 9, 1879
MARRIED
COOLIDGE-BREMER--On Sunday, July 6th, at the residence of Gus. G. Becher, by Rev. S. Goodale, Mr. Joseph Coolidge and Miss Annie Bremer, all of Platte county.
DIED
THOMAS--On Sunday, July 6th, at 7:30 A.M., after a long and very painful illnes, of Liver Complaint, William H. Thomas, aged 50 years. Mr. Thomas was born in Philadelphia Nov. 25, 1829. He removed to Nebraska about eight years ago. He had suffered for nine long years.--He leaves a wife and six children.--He was respected by all who knew him, and fondly loved by all who were inteimately acquainted with him.--The deceased was a member of Wildey Lodge, I.O.O.F., and was followed to his last resting place by his brethren of the order.
LOCKNER--An infant child of Gus Lockner died Friday last, aged two hours.
The Columbus Era, July 12, 1879
MARRIED
COOLIDGE-BREMER--On Sunday, July 6th, 1879, at the residence of Gus. G. Beecher, by Rev. Samuel Goodale, Mr. Joseph W. Coolidge and Miss Annie P. Bremer, all of this city.
    May they live long and their future troubles be "little ones," is the wish of the Era family.
DIED
LOCKNER--On Friday July 4th, infant child of Gus Lockner, aged two hours.
THOMAS--On Sunday, July 6th, after a long and painful illness, of Liver Complaint, Wm. H. Thomas, age 50 years.
The Columbus Journal, July 16, 1879
BIRTHS
HEMPTSTEAD--Born, to Mrs. Geo. Hempstead, Sunday, July 6th, a son, weight nine pounds. George was treating the boys as late as Saturday.
The Columbus Era, July 19, 1879
MARRIED
KUPER-HOHLAN--On the 9th inst., by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Geo. Kuper and Miss Elina Kohlan [sic?]. All of Platte county.
The Columbus Journal, July 23, 1879
DIED
MEEDEL--Died, on Tuesday, July 22, 1879, after three weeks illness, of Liver Complaint, Mr. Frederick Meedel, aged 76 years, father of Chris. Meedel, of Butler precinct, this county. The deceased had resided in Nebraska fourteen years, and was known and respected by a large circle of friends. Peace to his memory.
The Columbus Era, July 26, 1879
BIRTHS
ROCHON--Born, on Monday, July 21st, to Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Rochon, a son, weight 9 pounds.
??--James Knox and wife, who reside in the eastern part of this county, about nine miles from Seward, found a baby boy on their doorstep on the 4th of June, about eleven o'clock at night. They heard the little stranger cyring on their doorstep after they had retired and took him in. Nobody has come since and claimed him.--[Seward Reporter.]
DIED
MEEDEL--On Tuesday, July 22, 1879, after several weeks illness, of Liver Complaint, Mr. Fredrick Meedel, aged 76 years.
The Columbus Journal, July 30, 1879
DIED
SLAUGHTER--Rev. W.B. Slaughter, D.D., died at his home in West Omaha, at 6 o'clock, p.m., on the 26th inst., of inflammation of the bowels. His dangerous condition was not known to many, and after an illness of eleven days his spirit returned to God who gave it. He has resided in Nebraska for the past fifteen years, and has been a diligent worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church for about thirty years, ever esteemed a christian pastor, an intelligent man, a good speaker, and a writer of no ordinary ability. The church knew his worth and conferred upon him many important trusts; that of Presiding Elder of the Omaha district was one which he held at the time of his death. All over this district the news of his death will be sad tidings to his christian friends, but if they follow his teachings and example, and prove faithful to the end, they will realize what he believed, a joyous and glorious reunion in the spirit land.
The Columbus Era, August 2, 1879
DIED
JENNINGS--The Era unites with all the citizens of Columbus in tendering heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Jennings, who now mourn the loss of their infant son. His death occurred last Wednesday.
The Columbus Journal, August 6, 1879
DIED
JENNINGS--Died, on the 30th Arthur T. Jennings, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Jennings of this city, aged 10 months and 4 days.
SAUNDERS--T.H. Saunders's child, fourteen months old, died of cholera infantum Sunday last. It took sick while Mrs. Saunders was east.
The Columbus Era, August 9, 1879
DIED
SANDERS--In Columbus, Aug. 3d, 1879, of Cholera Infantum, Frankie, infant son of Thomas H. and Mary Sanders, aged 13 months and 18 days.
The Columbus Journal, August 13, 1879
BIRTHS
STEVENS--A friend from the west part of the county informs us that the family of Mr. Wm. Stevens has been increased by the birth of another daughter. [Schuyler--From the Democrat.]
MARRIED
MASTERS-VAN--On the 6th day of August, at the residence of Elder G.W. Galley, and by him, Mr. George Masters of Newman's Grove, Madison Co., and Miss Emily A. Van, late of Michigan.
DIED
SMITH--Near Silver Creek, Friday, Aug. 8th, 8 p.m., after an illness of two weeks, Mr. Samuel Smith, aged 91 years. The deceased was father to S.C. Smith of this city.
LOSEKE--The funeral services of "Old Mother Loseke," wife of Jno. Henry Loseke, took place at the German Lutheran church, of which she was a lively member, Monday, the 11th of August. A large concourse of friends and acquaintances were in attendance to do homage to the memory of one who was respected by all who knew her. Her age was 69 years, 2 months and 27 days. She leaves a husband and four children to lament her loss. She, with her husband and four children, immigrated, to this country from Germany, in the year 1858, and settled in May of that year. Her four children live on well improved farms surrounding her home, and all are loved and respected as good neighbors and citizens. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Ernst Frese, pastor of the German Lutheran church of this city.
The Columbus Era, August 16, 1879
DIED
SMITH--Near Silver Creek, Friday, Aug. 8th, after an illness of two weeks, Mr. Samuel Smith, aged 91 years. The deceased was father of S.C. Smith of this city.
The Columbus Era, August 23, 1879
DIED
GLEIM--On last Tuesday morning news reached our city that one John Gleim, of Mills county, Iowa, had been kicked to death by a horse. As near as we can learn of the affair, is as follows: He and his brother had camped for the night, some eight or nine miles from Schuyler, and were just ready to sit down to supper, when he happened to look around and noticed the horses kicking at each other, and running to the wagon where they were hitched, attempted to pass beween them, when one of the horses wheeled and kicked him just behind the right ear, throwing him against the wagon with such force as to break the side-board. They were emmigrating to Plum creek, where they had purchased farms, and were moving to them. He was a single man, about 25 years old, but we are informed that he was to have been married to a young lady of Mills county in a few months. He only lived about three hours. The funeral services took place at the Catholic grave yard of this city, Father Flood preaching the funeral sermon.
JONES--I.P. Jones, an insane man from the asylum at Lincoln, threw himself before the train at the depot, and was runover by twenty-one cars before he was noticed. He was the same man who jumped into a deep well near the asylum some time ago, but failed to take his life.
The Columbus Journal, August 27, 1879
MARRIED
HABER-SKUTT--On the 23d day of August, by B. Millett, J.P., John H. Haber and Miss Sarah L. Skutt.
DIED
WILLIAMS--On Thursday, August 21st, 1879, Mr. John Williams, of Shell Creek. Mr. Williams was about 36 years old, and leaves a wife and seven children. His death was rather sudden and unexpected. Some years since he received a sun stroke, and being exposed for several days in the hot sun, and running a mower the day before his death, he might have received an other similar stroke. His remains were buried in this city last Saturday.
The Platte Valley Democrat, August 29, 1879
BIRTHS
EIMERS--On Saturday last, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eimers, a 14 pound boy.
FOXWELL--On Monday evening, to Mr. and Mrs. William Foxwell, a daughter.
DOLAND--On Monday the 25th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Doland, a daughter. This makes the "honors easy" with A.W. Shake?
MARRIED
HABER-SKUTT--On the 22d day of August, 1879, by Byron Millett, Esq., Mr. John H. Haber and Miss Sarah Louisa Skutt, both of Silver Creek.
LINDLEY-ADAMS--On Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1879, by Judge John G. Higgins, Oscar Lindley to Miss Rachael Adams, both of Butler county, Nebraska.
The Columbus Era, August 30, 1879
BIRTHS
EIMERS--A new 14 pound boy at Wm. Eimers.
MARRIED
LINDLY-ADAMS--In Columbus, Aug. 26th, by J.G. Higgins, Mr. Oscar Lindly to Miss Rachel Adams, both of Butler county.
DIED
WILLIAMS--Died, near Shell Creek, 18 miles north west of Columbus, August 21, after a short illness, Mr. John Williams, leaving a wife and seven children to mourn his loss.
    Mr. Williams was a native of North Wales, was born in 1843, came to this county in 1869, and settled on the farm he has so much improved. He was an industrious man, a good and kind husband and an effectionate father. Always willing and ready to do an act of kindness to any in need of such. We shall miss him very much, but his vacant chair at home overwhelms the family with sorrow. His funeral took place Saturday, Aug. 23. The large number gathered on this occasion proves that he was well thought of as far as he was known. His body was laid in the grave near Postville. At the house in the open air Prof. Henrich read a portion of God's word, and a serman was delivered by the Baptist Missionary, Thomas. By faith and prayer we commit the widow and her seven children to God's care.
The Columbus Journal, September 3, 1879
MARRIED
TIMON-FOSTER--On the 29th day of August by Rev. Jno. M.J. Smyth, at his residence, Michael Timon and Miss Catharine Foster.
SMITH--Mrs. Smith, mother of Alva Smith, a lady aged sixty-six years, died on Thursday night last.
The Columbus Era, September 6, 1879
BIRTHS
MAPLES--Born, on Monday morning, to Mrs. Maples of Colfax county, a boy, weight 12 pounds.
The Columbus Journal, September 10, 1879
DIED
RIPP--On Monday, September 1st, Henry Ripp, aged 78 years.
SCHMITZ--Sunday morning, Sept. 8, at four o'clock, at the residence of his son William, in this city, of inflammation of the stomach, Christian Schmitz. The deceased was born in Cologne, Prussia, Feb. 20, 1803. He was followed to the grave yesterday by a large concourse of friends.
COWLES--We are very sorry to learn that Mr. S.B. Cowles, formerly of this county, now U.P. agent at Weston, Saunders county, has recently lost his only child, a beautiful daughter, by scarlet fever. She was three years old.
MEIRS; DEAFENBACH--We are grieved to note the death of Mr. Isaac Meirs; also the death of an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Deafenbach, which occurred on the 29th ult. [Prairie Creek.]
The Platte Valley Democrat, September 12, 1879
MARRIED
HIGBEE-ALBRIGHT--In Columbus, Sept. 9, 1879, by Judge Higgins, Tyler Higbee, of Iowa, and Miss Mary Albright, of this city.
The Columbus Era, September 13, 1879
MARRIED
HIGBEE-ALBRIGHT--In this city on Tuesday, September 9th, 1879, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. Tyler Higbee to Miss Mary Albright.
The Columbus Journal, September 17, 1879
MARRIED
HIGBEE-ALBRIGHT--September 9th, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Tyler Higbee and Mary Albright.
RUSSELL-HARTLEY--Married, at Creston, Sunday, Aug. 31st, 1879, by Rev. Mr. Roberts, Mr. Frank Russell and Miss Mary Hartley. [Madison--From the Chronicle.]
DIED
LAWSON--On the morning of the 14th, after a long and severe illness, of lung disease, Mrs. J.N. Lawson.
GODFREY--Mrs. John Godfrey, a very estimable woman, died Tuesday morning, after several days and nights of intense suffering.
The Platte Valley Democrat, September 19, 1879
MARRIED
BROOKS-McFAYDEN--The marriage of Roscoe Brooks to Miss Alice McFayden took place Monday the 15th at the Baptist Church, Rev. A.S. Fonda tied the knot. [St. Edwards.]
DIED
LAWSON--On last Sunday morning, Mrs. Jno. N. Lawson of Consumption.
GODFREY--On Tuesday the 16th inst., Mrs. John E. Godfrey of Congestion.
Funeral services at the Congregational Church Wednesday afternoon.
The Columbus Era, September 20, 1879
BIRTHS
HOFFMAN--Joe Hoffman has taken a boarder--it is a girl. [Granville and Vicinity.]
FOXWELL--To Mrs. Foxwell, a girl, on the night of the 13th inst. Weight 9 pounds.
DOLAND--To Mrs. A.W. Doland, on the night of the 13th, a girl. Weight 9 pounds.
BAKER--To Mrs. Platte Baker of Genoa, on the night of the 17th, a girl. Weight 9 pounds.
MARRIED
CURREN-RILEY--In this city, by Parson Higgins, Mr. Joseph Curren to Miss Ida Sophia Riley, both of Merrick county.
DIED
LAWSON--On the morning of the 14th, of lung disease, Mrs. J.N. Lawson.
    Mrs. Lawson was well known and beloved by many of our citizens as a consistent Christian lady. She had been a sufferer from the terrible disease which caused her death for a number of years. The bereaved husband and two small children in the hour of their loss, have the sympathy of many friends. The remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of people.
GODFREY--On the morning of the 16th, Mrs. Susan G. Godfrey, wife of John Godfrey, of this city, aged 33 years.
    Mrs. Godfrey, had by the display of many estimable qualities won many warm friends, who sincerely mourn her early and sudden death, extending their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and three small children left to mourn her loss. The funeral was largely attended.
The Columbus Journal, September 24, 1879
BIRTHS
BAKER--On the evening of the 17th, to Mrs. Platte Baker of Genoa, a daughter--so reports W.W. Burgess.
LUKENBAUGH--The arrival of a daughter renders the house of our friend Lukenbaugh unusually happy. Weight--well, we don't know anything about that. [St. Edward.]
MARRIED
CURREN-RILEY--September 19th, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Joseph Curren and Miss Addie Riley, both of Merrick county.
BROWNLOW-TRUMAN--On the 20th inst., according to the order of the Society of Friends, Wm. H. Brownlow to Jane J., daughter of Geo. S. and Susan Y. Truman, all of Platte county.
BROOKS-McFAYDEN--Two souls were made happy by Rev. A.S. Fonda on Monday last,--Mr. Roscoe Brooks and Miss Alice McFayden were the parties most interested. [St. Edward.]
DIED
O'DONNELL--Sept. 22d, of diphtheria, a daughter of Andrew O'Donnell, aged 16 years.
CONDON--Sept. 18th, of diphtheria, a daughter of Patrick Condon, aged 8 years.
MISTERS--Sept. 18th, of diphtheria, John Misters, adopted son of Wilbert Fortunes.
The Platte Valley Democrat, September 26, 1879
BIRTHS
BAKER--On the evening of the 17th, to Mrs. Platte Baker of Genoa, a daughter--so reports W.W. Burgess.
MARRIED
CURREN-RILEY--September 19th, by Judge J.G. Higgins Joseph Curren and Miss Addie Riley, both of Merrick county.
BROWNLOW-TRUMAN--On the 20th inst., according to the order of the Society of Friends, Wm. H. Brownlow to Jane J., daughter of Geo. S. and Susan Y. Truman, all of Platte county.
DIED
O'DONNELL--Sept. 22d, of diphtheria, a daughter of Andrew O'Donnell, aged 16 years.
CONDON--Sept. 18th, of diphtheria, a daughter of Patrick Condon, aged 8 years.
MISTER--Sept. 18th, of diphtheria, John Mister, adopted son of Wilbert Fortune.
The Columbus Era, September 27, 1879
MARRIED
DUFFEY-WALKER--At the residence of the bride's father, John Walker by Rev. Father Smith, Patrick Duffey to Miss Ellen Walker, both of Platte county.
DIED
MOCKBER--On Thursday morning's emigrant train No. 7., Chas. Mockber conductor and Robert Campbell, engineer, which passed Columbus at 1:30, bound west, ran over and killed, at Jackson, Frank E. Mockber, a breakman on the train. The facts as learned from Coroner Heintz, who was notified, and in company with Sheriff Speilman immediately started for the scene of the accident are as follows: The train had stopped and something was discovered to be out of order with one of the cars and an attempt was being made to repair it, and several starts and stops, couplings and uncouplings had been made when it was necessary for the train to move ahead some distance, and the engineer was on the lookout for the signal to stop from Mockber's lantern, he (Mockber) being on the top of one of the rear cars; the signal not appearing, and being unable to discover even the light of the lantern, the train was stopped, and on top of the car where the deceased had stood, the signal lantern was found, and on the track the terribly mutilated body of the breakman, over which 28 cars had passed diagonally from shoulder to hip, almost literally severing it in twain. The deceased was a brother to the conductor Mockber, a young man well known and liked on the road. An inquest was held and the jury found that death was caused by accident, without complicity on the part of any person or persons.
The Platte Valley Democrat, October 3, 1879
MARRIED
HUNTEMAN-CORDING--On Aug., 31, 1879, by the Rev. E.A. Frese, Henry Hunteman to Lina Cording.
The Columbus Journal, October 8, 1879
MARRIED
FROM-McKELLOPS--Oct. 4th, by Judge J.G. Higgins, David From and Miss Rosanna McKellops, both of Butler county.
SANDERS-STEVENS--Oct. 4th, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, at the residence of the bride's father, Wm. Stevens, Horatio B. Sanders and Miss Ida B. Stevens. Fifty guests were present.
DIED
WURDEMAN--Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 5 A.M., of diptheria, Eva, eldest daughter of John Wurdeman, aged 9 years. She was sick but three days. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their recent afflictions.
The Platte Valley Democrat, October 10, 1879
MARRIED
SANDERS-STEVENS--Oct. 4th, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, at the residence of the bride's father, Wm. Stevens, Horatio B. Sanders and Miss Ida B. Stevens. Fifty guests were present.
DIED
WURDEMAN--Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 5 A.M., of diptheria, Eva, eldest daughter of John Wurdeman, aged 9 years.
CLOTHER--On the evening of the 6th inst., very suddenly, Mrs. Dan Clother. The deceased was a very estimable lady and beloved by all who knew her. The husband and two little children thus suddenly bereft of their greatest earthly solace and comfort, have the sympathy of the entire community.
The Columbus Era, October 11, 1879
MARRIED
SANDERS-STEVENS--In Colfax county, Oct. __, 1879, by Rev. J.W. Fleharty, Horatio B. Sanders to Lida A. Stevens, both of Colfax county, Nebraska.
The Columbus Journal, October 15, 1879
BIRTHS
SAUNDERS--To Mrs. T.H. Saunders, of Richland, Colfax Co., Neb., Saturday, October 11th, 1879, a daughter, weight nine pounds.
MARRIED
PERKINSON-DOODY--Sunday, October 12th, by Rev. Father Smith, R.W. Perkinson and Miss Mary Doody.
McCLELAND-DEARWESTER--Friday, Oct. 3d, by C. Burch. Burch, Esq., Robert McCleland and Miss Rebecca Dearwester, all of Butler county.
SACKETT-STEINBECK--Mr. Eugene Sackett and Miss Carrie Steinbeck of Boone co. were married Sept. 19th.
SANDERS-STEVENS--Dear Journal:--Would write oftener if news items were not so scare, but we have had one worth mention and that is the marriage of Wm. Stevens' daughter Ida to Horatio, only son of T.H. Sanders, all the parties of Richland and well known in Columbus. I am not good in describing ladies' dress, but will say the bride was dressed in good taste and her sister Bell and Miss Brooks (of Columbus) were the bridesmaids and looked very nice in white. Rev. Fleharty officiated, and many friends present (among which was your correspondent) wished the happy couple much joy, and afterwards sat down to a first-class supper. The time passed pleasantly with music, etc., and all left, feeling pleased with the event of the evening and the hospitality of friend Stevens. [Richland News.]
DIED
ARNOLD--At Grand Island, 8 A.M., October 11th, of dropsy, Hon. Edward W. Arnold. The deceased was a brother to A.J. Arnold of this place, and was well and very favorably known to most of our citizens. Some one of his many intimate friends should prepare for the press an appreciative sketch of his life.
The Platte Valley Democrat, October 17, 1879
BIRTHS
SANDERS--To Mrs. T.H. Sanders, of Richland, Colax Co., Neb., Saturday, October 11th, 1879, a daughter, weight nine pounds.
MARRIED
LANGE-ALBERS--On Saturday, October 10th, by Judge John J. Higgins, Wm. Lange to Miss Catharine Albers, both of Platte County.
DEAN-POTTER--On Sunday, Oct. 11, 1879, by Judge John J. Higgins, Chas. H. Dean to Miss Elizabeth S. Potter, both of Platte County.
PERKINSON-DOODY--On Sunday Oct. 11th, 1879, by Father J.M. Smyth, Richard W. Perkinson to Miss Mary Doody, both of Platte County.
BATES-CARPENTER--At the residence of Rev. E.L. Sherman, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1879, Francis M. Bates and Miss Flora E. Carpenter, both of Platte Co.
DIED
ARNOLD--At Grand Island, 8 A.M., October 11, of dropsy, Edward W. Arnold.
    The deceased was a brother to A.J. Arnold of this place, and was well and very favorably known to most of our citizens. Some of his many intimate friends should prepare for the press an appreciative sketch of his life.
The Columbus Era, October 18, 1879
DIED
ARNOLD--The sad intelligence was received here Saturday last, that Hon. E.W. Arnold had died about 8 o'clock that morning at his home in Grand Island, of dropsy of the bowels. An honorable and high minded man was E.W. Arnold whose word with all men was as good as his bond. In the death of E.W. Arnold the state loses one of its representative men, and society one of its most worthy and exemplary members.
The Columbus Journal, October 22, 1879
BIRTHS
HARRIGAN--To Mr. and Mrs. John Harrigan, on Friday, the 17th inst., a boy; weight 8 pounds.
MARRIED
LANGE-ALBERS--Saturday, October 10th, by Judge J.J. Higgins, Wm. Lange to Miss Cathrina Albers, both of Platte County.
DEAN-POTTER--On Sunday, Oct. 11th, 1879, by Judge J.J. Higgins, Chas. H. Dean and Mrs. Elizabeth S. Potter, both of Platte County.
BATES-CARPENTER--At the residence of Rev. E.L. Sherman, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1879 Francis M. Bates and Miss Flora E. Carpenter, both of Platte Co.
DIED
RANDALL--On the night of the 20th inst., Ulysses, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Randall, of heart disease, aged 3 years, 1 month and 2 days.
CLOTHER--On the 6th of Oct., 1879, Mrs. Alvina E. Clother, wife of Daniel Clother, of this city. Mrs. Clother was an estimable woman, a good wife and mother. Her remains were followed by a large number of relatives, friends and citizens to her last resting place in the Columbus cemetery.
The Platte Valley Democrat, October 24, 1879
BIRTHS
HARRIGAN--To Mr. and Mrs. John Harrigan on Friday, the 17th inst., a boy; weight 8 pounds.
MARRIED
MURPHY-EITING--On Sunday the 12th inst., at the Mysenburg Catholic Church, Dr. T.J. Murphy and Miss Johanna K. Eiting, both of this county. Father Seraphine officiating.
    A large number of the friends of the bride and groom assembled at the church to witness the marriage ceremony.
    The bride comes from one of the best of the many good families in the Holland settlement and is an amiable and intelligent lady. The Doctor is too well known to need any comments.--Butler County Republican.
DIED
RYAN--On last Sunday evening of diphtheria, little Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ryan, aged 3 years.
RANDALL--On the night of the 20th inst., Ulysses, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Randall, of heart disease, aged 3 years 1 month and 2 days.
The Columbus Era, October 25, 1879
BIRTHS
HARRIGAN--To Mr. and Mrs. John Harrigan, on Friday, the 17th inst., a boy; weight 8 pounds.
DIED
RANDALL--On the night of the 20th, Ulysses, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Randall, of heart disease, aged 3 years.
The Columbus Journal, October 29, 1879
BIRTHS
PETERSON--Sunday, Oct. 19th, to Mrs. Nels Peterson, a daughter, weight thirteen pounds.
RANSDELL--On the 27th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Ransdell, a boy, weight eight pounds. The mother is doing well.
McGEHEE; TRYNE--Since my last letter to the Journal, one family have arrived here, from Iowa and intend to make them a home in Nebraska; and two little boys have "put in an appearance," one at the house of Mr. McGehee, and the other at Olin Tryne's. [Humphrey.]
MENIECE; HOLDEN--A late arrival at Meniece's, also one at Thomas Holden's; more Republican voters. All doing well. [Newman's Grove.]
DIED
CONNELL--Richard, son of Mrs. Connell, of this city, of diphtheria, on the night of the 24th inst.
RYAN--Sunday, Oct. 19th, of diphtheria, Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ryan, aged 3 years.
HANCHETT--Ed. Journal: Our pleasant little settlement was overshadowed by a heavy gloom last Monday, caused by the first death which ever occurred here, in the person of Miss Lotie M. daughter of W.F. and Harriet E. Hanchett (formerly of Elgin Ill). Aged 15 years 10 months and 10 days. The obsequies were observed Wednesday. The Rev. D.C. Thomas Baptist missionary for Platte County officiated. Miss Hanchett was beloved by all who knew her, and whe will be missed very much by her family, neighbors and schoolmates. [Palestine Valley.]
The Platte Valley Democrat, October 31, 1879
MARRIED
TOMLINSON-BON--On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1879, by the Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. John M. Tomlinson, of Alexandria, Indiana, to Miss Bertha C. Bon, of Madison County.
The Columbus Era, November 1, 1879
BIRTHS
BURGES--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Wats Burges, a girl; on the morning of the 10th inst.; weighing 10 pounds.
MARRIED
TOMLINSON-BON--At the Clother House in Columbus, Neb., Oct. 29th 1879, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. John M. Tomlinson of Alexandria, Indiana, to Miss Bertha C. Bon of Madison county, Neb.
The Columbus Journal, November 5, 1879
BIRTHS
POST--To Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Post, a girl, on the 1st inst.
BURGESS--To Wats. Burgess, on the morning of the 31st, ult., a daughter, weight 10 pounds.
MARRIED
KELLY-COX--On Nov. 2d. by rev. R. Christison, Mr. John Kelly and Miss Annie Cox, both of this city.
TOMLINSON-BON--At the Clother House, this city, Oct. 29th, 1879, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. John M. Tomlinson, of Alexandria, Indiana, to Miss Bertha C. Bon, of Madison Co., Neb.
The Platte Valley Democrat, November 7, 1879
BIRTHS
POST--To Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Post, a girl, on the 1st inst.
BURGESS--To Wats. Burgess, on the morning of the 31st ult., a daughter, weight 10 pounds.
MARRIED
KELLEY-COX--On Sunday, Nov. 2, by the Rev. Robt. Christison, Mr. John M. Kelley to Miss Annie Cox, both of this place.
The Columbus Era, November 8, 1879
BIRTHS
POST--To Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Post, a girl, on the 1st inst.
GROSS--On the evening of November 3d, to the wife of Joe Gross, a daughter.
GREGORIUS--On Monday the 3d inst., to the wife of Jacob Gregorius, a daughter.
McCRAY--Nov. 6th, to Mrs. Robert McCray, a son, weight 8 pounds.
MARRIED
KELLY-COX--On November 2d, by Rev. Robert Christison, Mr. John Kelly and Miss Annie Cox, both of this city.
The Columbus Journal, November 12, 1879
BIRTHS
ANSON; BELKNAP--Our population is on the increase. Mrs. Frank Anson has added a young farmer and Mrs. Belknap a dairy maid; long life and prosperity to parents and children. [Creston.]
DIED
TANNAHILL--Thursday of last week Mr. John Tannahill removed the remains of his son Geo. Tannahill from his old home in Butler county, to the Columbus cemetery.
The Platte Valley Democrat, November 14, 1879
BIRTHS
WARNICK--To Mrs. John Warnick, a daughter on the 30th ultimo.
McRAE--To Mrs. Bobt. McRae on the 5th inst, a son.
NORTON--To Mrs. Norton, of this city, a daughter on the 31st ult.
GREGORIUS--To Mrs. Jacob Gregorius, on the 3d inst., a daughter.
McINTIRE--On the 10th inst., to Mrs. Robt. McIntire, a daughter.
MARRIED
McKUTCHEON-SMITH--There was a wedding in the Happy Valley school house, last Sabbath. The happy couple was Miss Mattie Smith and Mr. James McKutcheon, (all of Platte county). Rev. Fonda officiating. [St. Edwards.]
ERNIN-WALLACE--Another one of our bachelor friends takes to himself a wife. Mr. John Ernin, of O'Neil Valley, to Miss Mary Wallace of Cedar. The Rev. Father Smith officiating. [St. Edwards.]
DIED
GOODWIN--Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Goodwin, of this city, on the 7th inst., at 10 o'clock A.M., aged 4 years and 10 months.
DUNCAN--Death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Duncan, and took from the circle their youngest child, age 16 months. The funeral services took place at the Baptist church, Nov. 9. Rev. A.S. Fonda making very appropriate remarks. [St. Edwards.]
The Columbus Journal, November 19, 1879
BIRTHS
CAIN--To Mrs. Phil Cain, on the 16th inst., a daughter.
SMITH--To Mrs. Frank Smith, on the 11th inst., a son.
MARRIED
BECHER-BECHER--On the 17th inst., at the residence of the groom, by the Rev. E.L. Sherman, Mr. Gus. G. Becher and Mrs. Le Anna Becher, all of this city.
DIED
WILKIN--On the 12th inst., of diptheria, son of Herman Wilkin, of this county, aged 6 years.
McALLISTER--Two children, by the name of McAllister, who were stopping in the city with their parents last week, died of diptheria.
The Platte Valley Democrat, November 21, 1879
BIRTHS
CAIN--To Mrs. Phil. Cain, on the 16th inst., a daughter.
SMITH--To Mrs. Frank Smith, on the 11th inst., a son.
MARRIED
BATES-CARPENTER--On the 15th day of October, 1879, by the Rev. E.L. Sherman, Mr. Francis M. Bates, to Miss Flora E. Carpenter, both of this county.
O'CALLAGAN-SAVAGE--On the 18th inst., by the Rev. J.M. Ryan, Wm. O'Callaghan and Miss Margaret Savage, both of Platte County.
BECHER-BECHER--On the 17th inst., at the residence of the groom, by the Rev. K.L. Sherman, Mr. Gus G. Becher and Mrs. Le Anna Becher all of this city.
DIED
WILKIN--On the 12th inst., of diptheria, son of Herman Wilkin, of this county, aged 6 years.
The Columbus Era, November 22, 1879
BIRTHS
DAVIS--To Mrs. Chas. Davis on the 19th inst., a son. Weight nine and one-half pounds.
CAIN--To Mrs. Phil Cain, on the 16th inst., a daughter.
SMITH--To Mrs. Frank Smith, on the 11th inst., a son.
MARRIED
BECHER-BECHER--On the 17th inst., at the residence of the groom, by the Rev. E.L. Sherman, Mr. Gus. G. Becher and Mrs. Le Anna Becher, all of this city.
The Columbus Journal, November 26, 1879
BIRTHS
DAVIS--To Mrs. Chas. Davis, on the 19th inst., a son, weight nine and one-half pounds.
MARRIED
YOUNG-KELLEY--On the 19th inst., by the Rev. Cates, of this city, Mr. George Young, of North Bend, and Miss Anna Kelley, of this county.
KRUGER-SCHAFFROTH--At the residence of the bride's parents, Saturday, Nov 22d, by Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, Mr. Julius Kruger and Eliza Schaffroth.
BATES-CARPENTER--On the 15th day of October, 1879, by the Rev. E.L. Sherman, Mr. Francis M. Bates and Miss Flora E. Carpenter, both of this county.
O'CALLAGAN-SAVAGE--On the 18th inst., by the Rev. J.M. Ryan, Mr. Wm. O'Callagan and Miss Margaret Savage, both of Platte county.
DIED
JOHANNES--On Sunday, Nov. 23d, 6 A.M., of diphtheria, after a week's illness, John Herman Johannes, aged 14 years, 11 days.
?--John W. Early received word last week that one of his sisters, who lived in Pennsylvania, is deceased.
The Platte Valley Democrat, November 28, 1879
BIRTHS
SCHROEDER--On November 8th to Mrs. Louis Schroeder, a fine girl.
DAVIS--To Mrs. Chas. Davis, on the 19th inst., a son.
MARRIED
STRETTER-BEHLER--On Nov. 20, by the Rev. F. Schuizeky, Mr. Geo. Stretter, to Miss Maggie Behler, both of Platte County.
ROBERTSON-JAHR--On Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Clother House by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. David K. Robertson to Miss Anna Jahr, both of Madison County.
YOUNG-KELLEY--On the 19th inst., by the Rev. Chas. N. Cate, of this city, Mr. George Young, of North Bend, and Miss Anna Kelley, of this county.
KRUGER-SCHAFFROTH--At the residence of the bride's parents, Saturday, Nov. 25, by Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, Mr. Julius Kruger and Eliza Schaffroth.
GERRARD-SMITH--On Thanksgiving evening, at the residence of Mr. Marshall Smith, by the Rev. Chas. N. Cate, Mr. Edward A. Gerrard and Miss Thyrsa Smith, both of Platte county.
DIED
JOHANNES--On Sunday, Nov. 23, of diptheria, after a week's illness, John Herman Johannes, aged 11 years.
The Columbus Era, November 29, 1879
MARRIED
GERRARD-SMITH--In Columbus, Nov. 27th, at the residence of Mr. Marshall Smith, by Rev. Clarke N. Cate, Mr. Edward A. Gerrard and Miss Thirza Smith. No cards.
DIED
DYKES--Wm. Dykes, living near Genoa, died on Tuesday last and was buried in the Columbus cemetery on Tuesday. Mr. Dykes, had he lived two days longer, would have been seventy-five years old; was one of the oldest settlers in the Platte Valley, and was widely known and respected as a man of sterling worth. His death was caused, so we are informed, by over exerting in the hay field last summer, from the effects of which he never recovered.
The Columbus Journal, December 3, 1879
BIRTHS
SCHROEDER--On November 28th, to Mrs. Louis Schroeder, a fine girl.
JENNINGS--On the 25th ult., to Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Jennings, a son, weight twelve pounds. Father doing well as could be expected.
MARRIED
STETTER [sic]-BEHLER--On Nov. 20th, by the Rev. F. Schulzeky, Geo. Stretter and Miss Maggie Behler, both of Platte county.
EGGER-EICHENBERGER--Saturday, Nov. 29th, 1879, by Judge J.G. Higgins, John Egger and Miss Emma Eichenberger.
ROBERTSON-JAHR--On Sunday, Nov. 23d, at the Clother House, by Judge J.G. Higgins, David K. Robertson and Miss Anna Jahr, both of Madison county.
FRIEDHOF-BARKER--On the 30th ultimo, by the Rev. Chas. N. Cate, Mr. Theodore Friedhof, and Miss Mary Barker, both of this city. The happy couple are among the best of our young folks, and have the hearty good wishes of all who know them, for long life and prosperity.
GERRARD-SMITH--In Columbus, Nov. 27th, at the residence of Mr. Marshall Smith, by Rev. Charles N. Cate, Mr. Edward A. Gerrard and Miss Thirza B. Smith. No cards. For the instituion of marriage we have a respect amounting almost to reverence. If there is any relation among men that should be regarded as sacred it certainly is that subsisting between husband and wife, especially when, to the formal ceremony of the law, is added the spiritual bond of congenial hearts, mutually preferring each the other's good.--Nothing pleases the Journal better than to record the marriage of so sensible a man to so good a woman.
DIED
DYKES--On the 24th inst., of pneumonia, Wm. Dykes, aged 75 years.
JOHANNES--On the 28th ult., of diphtheria, Henry Johannes.
JOHANNES--On the 29th ult., of the same disease, and brother to the above, Rudolph Johannes. Last week we recorded the death of the brother of these boys. The friends have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances.
The Platte Valley Democrat, December 5, 1879
MARRIED
FRIEDHOF-BARKER--On the 30th day of November, 1879, by the Rev. C.N. Cate, Mr. Theodore Friedhof to Miss Mary A. Barker, both of this city.
EGGER-EICHENBERGER--On November 29th, by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. John Egger to Miss Emma Eichenberger, both of Platte County.
MORGAN-DICKINSON--On the 23d day of Nov. 1879, at Humphrey, by Rev. Wm. E. Kimball, Asbury W. Morgan, to Miss Flora V. Dickinson, both of Platte County.
DIED
KAVANAUGH--The people of Columbus were greatly startled on Wednesday morning by the news of the death of E.C. Kavanaugh of typhoid fever. Few persons outside of his immediate circle of relatives even knew that he was suffering from any indisposition. His illness was not much more than a week in duration, and many had not missed him from the streets, or supposed him to be engaged in some of his many business projects. He was a man of immense energy and activity in whatever sphere he happened to be placed, doing everything he set out to do, thoroughly and well. A man of powerful impulses, when he was one's friend no length was too great for him to go upon the service of his friend. This trait, together with his dominating power of will, caused him to be the possessor of a personal influence in Platte county equaled by few and excelled by none. An inveterate politician, he rarely suffered a political campaign to go by without taking a hand in, to the confusion of his political opponents. Enemies he had, it is true, what man of force and character is without them? but the bitterest of them conceded his personal honesty and sincerity of purpose.
    He had filled the office of Councilman for his ward in this city for two consecutive terms, and was the incumbent of the office at the time of his death. His official career was distinguished by a love for public improvements of one sort and another, and in selecting and making the same, his course was singularly well chosen; and when carried out under his personal supervision, they were invariably fully up to the mark. His only relative in Columbus, was a son, Mr. D.C. Kavanaugh, who has the sympathy of the entire community.
    His remains were interred on yesterday afternoon in the Catholic Cemetery, whither they were followed by a very large concourse of friends and neighbors.
The Columbus Era, December 6, 1879
MARRIED
ROBINSON-CRITES--On Dec. 4th, 1879, at the Congregational parsonage, by Rev. E.L. Sherman, Mr. George M. Robinson and Miss Viola Crites, both of Osceola, Polk county.
FRIEDHOF-BARKER--On Sunday evening, Nov. 30th, 1879, at the Presbyterian parsonage, Mr. Theodore Friedhof and Miss Mary Barker, Rev. Chas. N. Cate officiating.
DIED
KAVANAUGH--Died on Wednesday morning at a quarter before six o'clock, Edward Charles Kavanaugh in the 46th year of his age.
    Mr. Kavanaugh's death has been a great surprise to the people of this county and has called forth expressions of sympathy and deep regret from all classes. The deceased was a man of firey ambition which burned more vehemently when opposition to its aims and purposes interposed, but which generally eminated in a desire for the promotion and success of some public matter. His position in all public concerns was aggressive, and while it was of a spirit which seemed to antagonize other men's opinions and actions, yet there was something about the man and his persistent and vehement advocacy of a thing which never failed of winning a potential following to his side of whatever cause he espoused; and when once allied to him there was no back-sliding or revolt in his own ranks. His enemy he always pushed to the wall or until he cried enough, his friend he even followed through the breach and if the one fell both went down together. He possessed many qualities of heart and mind to be admired and exemplified and let us remember only these, and throw the mantle of oblivion over all his faults and imperfections in his citizenship if any be had.
The Columbus Journal, December 10, 1879
MARRIED
ROBINSON-CRITES--On Dec. 4th, 1879, at the Congregational parsonage, by Rev. E.L. Sherman, Mr. George M. Robinson and Miss Viola Crites, both of Osceola, Polk county.
MORGAN-DICKINSON--On the 23d day of Nov., 1878 [sic], at Humphrey, by Rev. Wm. E. Kimball, Asbury W. Morgan to Miss Flora V. Dickinson, both of Platte county.
DIED
KAVANAUGH--Died on Wednesday morning at a quarter before six o'clock, Edward Charles Kavanaugh, in the 46th year of his age.
REED--On Sunday, at 7 1/2 o'clock, p.m., Mary Ettie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Reed, of diphtheria, aged 3 years. Funeral, Monday 2 o'clock, p.m.
LEUSCHE--From Henry Leusche we learn that diptheria or sore throat is still prevailing in certain neighborhoods on Shell creek. At August Runke's five children are very sick. At H.J. Leusche's, also, his oldest, a boy of ten or eleven years, dying Sunday last.
NOBLE--We learn that Wm. Noble of Clarksville, had an attack of paralysis, Thursday, and died in a few hours.
The Platte Valley Democrat, December 12, 1879
MARRIED
ROBINSON-CRITES--On Dec. 4th, 1879, at the Congregational parsonage, by Rev. E.L. Shermon, Mr. George M. Robinson and Miss Viola Crites, both of Osceola, Polk county.
ROBINSON-HURST--On the 12th inst., by Judge John Higgins Mr. Chas. C. Robinson and Miss Lizzie Hurst, of Boone county.
DIED
REED--On Sunday, the 7th inst., of diphtheria, Mary Etta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Reed, aged three years.
The Columbus Era, December 13, 1879
DIED
FAY--On Tuesday the 9th inst., Michael Fay, aged 64 years.
    ...[and]...
Michael Fay died very suddenly on Tuesday last, at the residence of his brother, James Fay, on Shell Creek, at the age of 64 years. On Saturday last he was engaged in husking corn, and during the day complained a little, but was not confined to his bed until Sunday. Among the near relatives to mourn the loss of a husband and father, are the aged wife, Thos. Fay, son, and Mrs. Thos. Farrell, daughter, all of this city. The burial occurred on Thursday, at the Catholic cemetery on Shell Creek, Father Smith officiating.
REED--On Sunday evening, Dec. 7th, 1879, at 7 1/2 o'clock, Mary Ettie, infant child of O.P. Reed, aged 3 years.
    ...[and]...
An infant child of O.P. Reed died on Sunday last of diphtheria. His other two children have been sick with the same disease, but are much better and considered out of danger.
LONGSHORE--J.S. Longshore, brother of S.C. Longshore of this city, an eminent physician of Philadelphia, Penn., died on the 5th inst.
The Columbus Journal, December 17, 1879
DIED
LEUSCHEN--Diphtheria has made sad work in the family of Henry J. Leuschen. August J. a lad thirteen years old died; then Henry J. nine years old, died on the 9th inst., and the next day Fred J. four years old, making three deaths in a week. Other members of the family were, according to our information on Saturday, improving.
The Columbus Journal, December 24, 1879
BIRTHS
SHANNON--To Mr. and Mrs. Ora Shannon, on the 17th inst., a son, weight 8 lbs. Mother doing well.
MARRIED
ROBINSON-HURST--On Friday, the 12th, inst., by Judge Higgins, Mr. C.C. Robinson of Myra, Boone County, and Miss Lizzie Hurst, of Syracuse, Neb.
DIED
KYSER--We regret to record the death, and funeral on last Sunday of another child of Edward Kyser living south of the Loupe.
The Columbus Era, December 27, 1879
DIED
DAVIS--Alice, second daughter of C.H. Davis, Tuesday, of diphtheria after a short illness.
The Columbus Journal, December 31, 1879
BIRTHS
WILLIAMS--Birth: On Dec. 13th, to Mrs. W.B. Williams (nee Mary Steel) a black-eyed, 8 lb. little girl. It was in time for its name to be entered in Santa Claus' book. [Creston.]
MARRIED
IPSEN-PLUNKETT--We learn from the Grand Island Independent that Miss Annie Plunkett, daughter of Charles Plunkett, was married at Cheyenne, Dec. 25th, 1879, to C. Ipsen of Grand Island, formerly with Dr. C.B. Stillman of this city.
DIED
DAVIS--Alice, second daughter of C.H. Davis, Tuesday of last week, of diphtheria, after a short illness.

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