Platte Co., NE - 1880 BMD (Jan-June)

Platte Co., NE - 1880 BMD (Jan-June) NEGenWeb Project PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
BIRTHS, MARRIED and DEATHS
RECORDED IN COLUMBUS NEWSPAPERS
1880 (January - June)

The Platte Valley Democrat, January 2, 1880
MARRIED
BULL-WAIT--On the 1st inst., at the Clother House, by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. Charles Bull to Mrs. Lavina Wait, both of Polk county.
DIED
DAVIS--On Tuesday December 2, of Diphtheria, Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Davis.
The Columbus Journal, January 7, 1880
BIRTHS
LOCKWOOD--To Mrs. E. R. Lockwood, of Genoa, on the 31st ult., a daughter, weight eight pounds.
MARRIED
BULL-WAIT--On the 1st inst., at the Clother House, by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. Charles Bull to Mrs. Lavina Wait, both of Polk county.
The Columbus Era, January 8, 1880
DIED
FARLEY--Two of Mr. Farley's children have died of the diphtheria within the last week. It was in the sickness and death of those two children and the grief and destitution of the family, that we witessed the practical fruits of modern christianity. In procuring a coffin and removing corpse to burying ground, A.J. Arnold and Charley Davis tendered them service. These were the only male members of the church, we believe, present. On our own motion we will say that many thanks are due Mrs. Ed. Clark and Mrs. Hempleman for their kindly offices in the death and burial of these children.
CONNELLY--We learn from the Boone County News that Judge F.M. Connelly, one of Albion's respected citizens, has been for some time past troubled with Rheumatism, and on Tuesday of last week, took (as he supposed) a dose of valerian, and a short time afterwards was taken very ill and died from the effects of the dose. It is supposed instead of taking the valerian he had taken aconite, a bottle of which was sitting near the former, or that by some means the two became mixed. His death has cast a gloom over the entire community.
The Columbus Journal, January 14, 1880
BIRTHS
REED--To Mrs. O. P. Reed, on the 11th inst., a daughter. The father is doing remarkably well.
MARRIED
STRACK-KOENIG--On the 10th inst., by Judge Higgins, Mr. Strack and Miss Clara Koenig.
SCOTT-McGATH--On the 8th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J. Marsh, near Clarksville, Mr. Geo. A. Scott of this city and Miss Carrie F. McGath.
KLOCK-MORRISSEY--Sunday evening, Jan. 11th, by Rev. Father Ambrose, Walter W. Kock and Miss Catharine Morrissey.
Long life, prosperity and conjugal happiness, is the wish of the Journal
DIED
SHEPHERD--G.L. Shepherd, brother-in-law of G.W. Stewart, passed east thro' the city one day last week. He had a son killed by the Ute Indians recently.
The Columbus Era, January 15, 1880
MARRIED
STRACK-KOENIG--On the 10th inst., by Judge Higgins, Mr. Strack and Miss Clara Koenig.
SCOTT-McGATH--On the 8th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J. Marsh, near Clarksville, Mr. Geo. A. Scott, of this city, and Miss Carrie F. McGath.
KLOCK-MORRISSEY--On Sunday evening, Jan. 11th, by Rev. Father Ambrose, Walter W. Klock and Miss Catharine Morrissey.
The Platte Valley Democrat, January 16, 1880
BIRTHS
REED--To Mrs. O.P. Reed, on the 11th inst., a daughter.
MARRIED
STRACK-KOENIG--On the 10th inst., by Judge Higgins, Mr. Chas. Stracke and Miss Clara Koenig.
SCOTT-McGATH--On the 8th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J. Marsh, near Clarksville, Mr. Geo. A. Scott of this city, and Miss Carrie F. McGath.
KLOCK-MORRISSEY--Sunday evening, January 11, by Rev. Father Ambrose, Walter W. Klock and Miss Catharine Morrissey.
The Columbus Journal, January 21, 1880
BIRTHS
LOSEKE--On Sunday, Jan. 18th, to Mrs. Gerhard Loseke, a daughter.
MARRIED
BAKER-PAYNTER--On the 18th inst., at the Lindell House, by Judge Higgins, O. L. Baker and Laura E. Paynter, all of this city.
REINKE-DANIEL--On the 17th inst., by Judge Higgins, Samuel Reinke and Rosa Daniel, both of Platte county.
DIED
BULLOCK--Mrs. R.H. Bullock, wife of Mr. R.H. Bullock, Justice of the Peace, of Linwood, Butler Co., and mother of Mr. E.O. Crawford, of Schuyler, died on Sunday, the 4th inst., of pneumonia.--Colfax County. [From the Democrat.]
The Platte Valley Democrat, January 23, 1880
BIRTHS
LOSEKE--On Sunday, Jan. 18th, to Mrs. Gerhard Loseke, a daughter.
MARRIED
ERNST-GEISER--On the 8th inst., by the Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, Mr. Ernst Julius Ernst, to Mary Geiser, both of Colfax County.
BAKER-PAYNTER--On Tuesday, the 13th inst., at the Lindell Hotel in Columbus, by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. Oscar L. Baker, and Miss Laura B. Paynter, both of Columbus.
RINKE-DANIEL--On Saturday, the 17th inst., by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. Samuel Rinke, and Miss Rosa Daniel, both of Platte County.
WOODS-HARRIS--On Thursday, the 22d inst., by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. George T. Woods to Miss Addie Harris, both of Platte County.
The Columbus Journal, January 28, 1880
MARRIED
WOODS-HARRIS--On the 22d inst., by Judge J. G. Higgins, Geo. T. Woods and Addie Harris, both of Platte county.
SMITH-SMITHSON--On the 23d inst., by Judge J. G. Higgins, Louis Smith and Vlema V. Smithson, both of Butler county.
MACKIE-BURLEY--At the residence of the bride's father, Jos. Burley, in Polk county, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleearty, Mr. David T. Mackie to Miss Mandana E. Burley, both of Polk county. The occasion was one of more than ordinary interest and numerous presents of sliver and glassware bestowed upon the happy couple.
DIED
SMITH--Jan. 22d, of diptheria croup, Fannie, daughter of Charles and Maggie Smith, aged 4 years, 11 months and 16 days.
The Columbus Era, January 29, 1880
BIRTHS
KAVANAUGH--To Mrs. D.C. Kavanaugh, Tuesday, a daughter.
DIED
SMITH--Jan. 22d, of diphtheretic croup, Fannie, daughter of Charles and Maggie Smith, aged 4 years, 11 months and 16 days.
The Platte Valley Democrat, January 30, 1880
MARRIED
SMITH-SMITHSON--On the 23d inst., by Judge John G. Higgins, Mr. Lewis Smith to Miss Velma V. Smithson, both of David City, Butler county, Nebr.
MACKIE-BURLEY--At the residence of the bride's father, Jos. Burley, in Polk county, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. David T. Mackie to Miss Mandana E. Burley, both of Polk county.
DIED
BERGER--On last Monday morning of congestion of the lungs, Sarah, wife of Jacob Berger, aged 64 years.
BERGER--On yesterday morning at ten o'clock, A.M., of convulsions, Colos M. Berger, son of Jacob and Sarah Berger, aged forty-three years.
SMITH--Jan. 22d, of diptheria, Fannie, daughter of Charles and Maggie Smith, aged 4 years, 11 months and 16 days.
The Columbus Journal, February 4, 1880
BIRTHS
BECKER--On Friday morning, Jan. 30th, to Mrs. Wm Becker a son.
KAVANAUGH--To Mrs. D. C. Kavanaugh last Tuesday a daughter. Mother and child doing well, and the young lady looks just like its handsome pap.
DIED
CRUMRINE--Feb. 29th, at Van Wert, Ohio, Mr. Peter Crumrine, aged 62 years. The deceased was father to Mrs. D. N. Miner of this city.
DAVIS--We are again called upon to chronicle the sad news of the death of another child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, of this city, little Harvey Davis, who died last Sabbath morning. The funeral took place from the Congregational church Monday afternoon.
The Columbus Era, February 5, 1880
BIRTHS
BECKER--On Friday morning, Jan. 30, to Mrs. Wm. Becker, a son.
DIED
DAVIS--On Sunday morning, at 7 o'clock, Harvy, son of C.H. and Sarah Davis, aged 4 years.
    ... [poem]
    It is but a few weeks since that Death invaded this home and took from this household a five year old daughter, and now the heart-pang and inconsolable grief in that loss have been intensified by the taking away of their little boy. Some of us are at times made to feel that inexorable Nature inflicts upon us and ours cruel and undeserved chastisements, but after all they may be but the present evidences of our human philosphy, impressing lessons that shall exalt the moral and mental nature into the glorious and perennial sunshine, far above the sordid contemplations and unrealities of life. There is something indefinable in the last gasp, the final heart-throb, the blanched cheek, lifeless eye and cold form which says to us that the mind that yesterday reasoned, willed and remembered, has not to-day been locked within windowless walls forever. The Great Eternal First Cause, which impressed upon all matter the law of indestructibility never said to volition, thou art perishable; to reason, thou art destructible; to thought, thou canst not vibrate through eternity.
The Platte Valley Democrat, February 6, 1880
BIRTHS
BECKER--On Friday morning, Jan. 30, to Mrs. Wm. Becker, a son.
McFARLAND--On Monday, February 3d, to Mr. and Mrs. J.M. McFarland, a son.
KAVANAUGH--On Tuesday last, to Mrs. D.C. Kavanaugh, a daughter.
DIED
CRUMRINE--Feb. 29 [sic], at Van Wert, Ohio, Mr. Peter Crumrine, aged 62 years. The deceased was father to Mrs. D.N. Miner of this city.
DAVIS--On Sunday, February 1st, of diphtheria, a three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Davis.
The Columbus Journal, February 11, 1880
MARRIED
WANDEL-WELCH--At Omaha, on Saturday, Feb. 7th, by Rev. Millspaugh, George Wandel and Miss Delia Welch, both of Columbus.
DIED
SPOONER--At David City, Feb. 8th, Mrs. Martha C. Spooner, wife of John A. Spponer, aged 53 years. The deceased was mother to George Spponer of this city, and had been a resident of Nebraska about four months. For many years she had been in very delicate health.
BERRINGER--Charles Wake received a telegram Friday from his son-in-law Chas. Berringer, stating that his child had died, aged one year and four months.
The Platte Valley Democrat, February 13, 1880
MARRIED
WANDEL-WELCH--At Omaha, on Saturday, Feb. 7th, by Rev. Millspaugh, George Wandel and Miss Delia Welch, both of Columbus.
The Columbus Journal, February 18, 1880
DIED
WOODS--William Woods's only son died last Saturday evening at six o'clock, after an illness of only two days. He was a bright little fellow of four years, the pet and idol of the household. Their bereavement is all the more hard to bear as they are comparatively strangers in the neighborhood, having only moved here last fall from Ohio. They have the sympathy of the entire community. [Richland news]
STRASSER--Our citizens were startled Monday morning by a telegram that John Strasser of Jackson had accidentally killed himself. The coroner, A. Heintz, was summoned, and from him we get most of the following facts. Strasser recently moved from the town to his farm, about a half mile west of Jackson. The building formerly used as a post office at Jackson, was moved to the farm and used as a sort of store-room for miscellaneous articles, and in this he had a breech-loading, double-barrelled shot gun. Mr. Strasser had fed his stock and eat [sic] his breakfast. After breakfast and at about 8 o'clock, he told his wife that he would take his gun and go to the bluffs wolf hunting. In a few minutes afterwards a loud report was heard and Mrs. Strasser, not seeing any one in sight, but supposing that a wolf had been shot, went around the house, her neice [sic] going in an other direction. They met, the child saying "Uncle is dead," and so it was. The body was found lying on the floor, and the brains about ten feet off, as though they had been taken out of the skull by a surgeon, and placed there; fragments were scattered all around. It appears as though the contents of both barrels had gone into the skull near the right ear, and it is supposed that the accident was caused by his catching the gun near the muzzle, pulling it out from its resting place, behind the door, accidentally striking the hammers against a small box.
    The Coroner's jury, consisting of J.V. Shelder, Peter J. Martz, Jacob Gerber, B.A. Byrne, Geo. L. Diefenbach and H. Mahler, rendered a verdict of death by accidental shooting.
    The deceased was a native of the canton of Berne, Switzerland, and was about forty years of age; he had been in America 14 years, in Nebraska 11, coming here from Key West, Florida, where he had been in the service of the government.
    His body was lowered to its final resting place yesterday at 3 o'clock by his brethren of the Knights of Honor, in their simple and touching ceremonial. Peace to his memory.
The Columbus Era, February 19, 1880
DIED
STRASSER--On last Monday morning the report was current on the streets that John Strasser, who lives a short distance from Jackson, a small station seven miles west of this place, had shot himself and was dead. On hearing this rumor, an Era reporter was immediately dispatched to investigate the authenticity of the report. After interviewing three or four parties, who seemed to know but little about the particulars, save the fact that he had actually shot himself, our reporter met Mr. Lou. Kuhne, a resident of Jackson, and an old friend and acquaintance of Mr. Strasser, from whom he gleaned the following information:
    "Mr. Strasser came to my house last week and borrowed my double-barrelled shot-gun for the purpose of killing the wolves, which he claimed were becoming troublesome about his premises, and I loaned it to him. This morning I heard of his death by shooting.
    "It seems that he had determined to come down to Jackson and bring with him a load of corn, and also to return my gun. He went into a shed to get the gun, and it is supposed that in taking it up from behind some chairs the hammers caught and the gun was discharged, the entire contents entering his head near the ear, literally tearing off the top of his head, and scattering the brains over the floor. He died immediately. His wife, hearing the report of the gun, went into the shed, to find her husband lying on the floor, dead, as above stated; and the poor woman's anguish can better be imagined than described."
    It was thought by some that it was a case of self-destruction, but the coroner's jury elicited the fact that it was one among the many cases that result from the careless handling of fire-arms, and the verdict was so found.
The Platte Valley Democrat, February 20, 1880
BIRTHS
TIFFANY--On Saturday last, to Mrs. Joseph Tiffany, a daughter.
MARRIED
POST-GUNNELL--Married, by the Rev. B.F. Sharpe, at the residence of J.H. Cleaves Esq., on Monday evening, Jan. 26th, at 8 o'clock, Mr. E.E. Post, of this city, and Miss Nellie Gunnell, of Osceola, Neb.
    Mr. Post is the junior member of the firm of Morgan & Post, editors and publishers of the York Republican, and is held in high esteem by his hosts of friends all through the county. Miss Gunnell has also been prominently identified for some time past with the interests of our city as a teacher in our public school, and by her gentle manners and ladylike demeanor, has won for herself an enviable place in the esteem of all with whom she has come in contact.
    We congratulate Mr. P. upon securing such an affable and accomplished bride; and we wish each of them a bon voyage down the stream of time, and at last, a safe anchorage in the blessed haven of eternal Peace on the other shore.--York Tribune.
DIED
STRASSER--Mr. John Strasser, one of the oldest settlers in Butler Precinct in this county, having resided there for nearly eleven years, by accident met a horrible death by shooting, last Monday morning. He had been troubled by wolves upon his premises, and borrowed a neighbor's shot gun to exterminate them. On Monday morning after doing up his chores, and partaking of a hearty breakfast, he announced his intention of going out after the wolves. His wife objected, telling him he knew nothing about guns, and had better let them alone. She soon stepped outside, and he went to get the gun which was standing in the corner behind a lot of rubbish, pulling it towards him, when both barrels were discharged into the side of his head, blowing the fragments of the skull and contents in every direction. A Coroners inquest was held and a verdict returned of death by accidental shooting. The funeral, which occurred on Tuesday was attended by a large concourse of people from the surrounding country and Columbus.
    The deceased was a prominent man in the county, and quite influential in local politics. His untimely demise, is regretted by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances, and his wife has the general sympathy of the people.
LOWE--Dr. Enos Lowe, who has been a resident of Omaha since 1856, died at his residence on Harney and Sixteenth streets Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. Lowe has always been a prominent man in the community, less so of late years on account of failing health. He came to the country in early years and practiced his profession with great success. He was a man of unusual culture, fine intellect and superior social qualities. On Friday morning he was stricken with paralysis and lay in a cosmatose [sic] state until the moment of his death. He was about 76 years of age. He leaves one son, Gen. W.W. Lowe, a resident of Omaha.
The Columbus Journal, February 25, 1880
BIRTHS
KEISHER--To Mrs. Ed. Keisher, Friday evening, Feb. 20th, a son.
MEEDEL--To Mrs. Chris. Meedel, Friday, Feb. 13th, a daughter.
DIED
RATHERHAM, WAM and OLSON--Since the commencement of February we have lost three elderly people--Michael Ratherham, who leaves a large family, Mrs. Ole Wam and Mrs. Hans Olson, one of our oldest settlers. Mrs. Olson was an old lady and has been ailing many years. She leaves a husband and four (grown up) children to mourn her loss. The whole community mourn, for she was not only a kind, affectionate wife and mother, but a generous, obliging neighbor and exemplary christian.--Newman's Grove.
The Columbus Era, February 26, 1880
BIRTHS
DEEGAN--Born, to Mrs. J. Deegan, Sunday, a son. [Postville Items.]
SHERMAN--On Monday, February 23, to Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Sherman, a daughter.
MARRIED
LYMOTH-CONGRAM--Mr. Edmond Lymoth and Miss Emma Congram, both of Walker precinct, were married at Albion, February 18th. Mr. Lymoth has bilt a new and cozy house, and will soon move in with his beautiful bride. May their lives be long and happy. [Walker Precinct Items.]
DIED
ERICSON--Mr. Peter Ericson has been unfortunate in losing two children; one on the 21st and one on the 22d, while his wife and another child are very low. Dr. Hendricks pronounced it scarlatina. [Lost Creek Items.]
OLSON--Mrs. Mary Olson died of dropsy, February 11th, aged 57 years. [Walker Precinct Items.]
RICHARDSON--William Richardson, a B.& M. brakeman, was shot and instantly killed at Bloomington, Saturday night, by Charles Wilkinson. The murderer has been taken to Lincoln.
The Columbus Journal, March 3, 1880
BIRTHS
SHERMAN--Monday, Feb. 25th, to Mrs. E.L. Sherman, a daughter.
CHAPIN--To all whom it may concern, this certifies that the ladies in the vicinity of Lost Creek station did meet at the residence of Willard Chapin Feb. 24th, and decide that the boy weighed eight pounds. Mother and son doing well.
MARRIED
LAWRENCE-WARNER--At the residence of the bride's parents, Oct. 2, 1879, by Judge J. G. Higgins, Mr. A. W. Lawrence and Miss Marlan Warner.
FRERS-SCHROEDER--Friday, Feb. 29th, by Judge J. G. Higgins, Mr. Fritz Frers and Miss Helena Schroeder, all of Platte county.
NATEN-BORN--At the residence of the bride's parents, Feb. 20th, 1880, by Rev. J. Hoffman, Mr. Frank Naten, of Madison county, and Miss Wilhelmina Born, of Platte county.--Madison Chronicle.
DIED
SHAFFER--Monday morning, March 1st, near midnight, of lung disease, Mrs. Cynthia Shaffer, mother to G.W. Shaffer, aged 72 years. She was conscious to the very last. Her remains were followed to the Columbus cemetery by a large number of her neighborhood friends and acquaintances.
PATTERSON/JAMES?--It is said that a man giving his name as J.J. Patterson and who has been living at Osceola for some time, died recently of lung and heart disease. One who ought to know, seeing his picture, says that Patterson was the veritable Frank James, one of the notorious James brothers, and it is proposed to have his body exhumed.
The Columbus Era, March 4, 1880
BIRTHS
TRUELOVE--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Truelove, a daughter, on the 20th inst. [Lost Creek Items.]
GALLAGHER--Patrick Gallagher is now a happy man--cause, a daughter, born on Friday night. [Lindsay Items.]
McCOULUF--Mr. John McCouluf has an addition to his family. It is a son. [Lindsay Items.]
MARRIED
WHITTEN-BROWN; STOCKMAN-BROWN--There was a double wedding at the Hardy House last Wednesday. Two of Platte county's fair daughters cast their lots with two of Boone county's sons. The brides were the Misses Brown of Lost Creek, and were sisters. The happy husbands were Moses Whitten and Mr. Stockman, both of Albion. Rev. A.J. Wright officiated.
DIED
SHAFFER--Mrs. Shaffer, a widow lady, living about two miles south of here, was buried to-day in Columbus. She was aged 71 years, and had long been a resident of this county. [Platte Center.]
GOGAN--Mrs. John Gogan, of Pleasant Valley, died last Friday, and was buried at St. Bernard cemetery. [Lindsay Items.]
SHOFFER--Mrs. Shoffer died on Lost Creek, Sunday last, and was buried Tuesday. [Lindsay Items.]
The Columbus Journal, March 10, 1880
BIRTHS
ROLLINS, KNIGHT and GRAHAM--....sons and daughters have been added to the homes of George Rollins, William Knight and E. Graham. Long life to them all,--young and old.
SANDERSON--Doc. Sanderson rejoiceth. It is a daughter this time.--Newman's Grove.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
MARTIN-PETERSON--Marriage license was issued March 2d to James Martin and Christena Peterson.
LAWRENCE-DeMOSS--Marriage license was issued Monday to Wm. H. Lawrence and Clara Alice DeMoss.
MARRIED
DRAPER-McCLUNG--At the home of the bride, in Schuyler, on Thursday, the 4th inst., by Rev. C.W. Wells, Mr. William Draper and Miss Sarah E. McClung. Mr. Draper has been a resident of Colfax county since its infancy, and is at present living about six miles northwest of Schuyler, on Shell Creek, where he has a very fine farm and comfortable home. Miss McClung has been well known to the citizens of Schuyler for many years as a very estimable young lady, the family coming here in 1871, from the celebrated valley of the Shenandoah, Va. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Draper took their departure for their home, leaving behind them the hopes of many friends here for their joy and happiness down to the end of life.--Schuyler News.
The Journal adds congratulations and wishes for long life and happiness.
DIED
BRANDT--Tuesday, March 2d, of diptheria, after seven days illness, W.R.E. Brandt, son of Charles and Louise Brandt, aged six years.
DUNLAP--Saturday, March 6th, at 6 P.M., at his residence in Colfax Co., Andrew Dunlap. Mr. Dunlap had lived in Nebraska about twenty years. His remains were buried at the German Catholic Cemetery, this city, on Monday last.
GOGHAN--Sickness still prevails. Diphtheria has mostly abated and pneumonia rages. Mrs. Goghan (the old lady) died the 27th ult. This correspondent is not informed as to the immediate cause of her death--perhaps age and infirmity, with attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Goghan was one of our oldest settlers. Several others of her family have been very sick, but are now improving.--Newman's Grove.
The Columbus Era, March 11, 1880
BIRTHS
HOARE--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Hoare, a son. Mother and child are doing well. [Lost Creek Items.]
MARRIED
ROBERTSON-BAKER--In Columbus, Neb. March 10, 1880, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. William H. Robertson, of Genoa, Nance county, Neb., to Miss Almira M. Baker, of Platte county, Neb.
LAWRENCE-DE MOSS--In Columbus, March 10, 1880, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. William H. Lawrence and Miss Clara Alice De Moss, both of Columbus, Neb.
The Columbus Journal, March 17, 1880
BIRTHS
BLASER--To Mrs. Fred Blaser, Friday, March 12th, a son.
CUNNINGHAM--The happiness of Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, of Humphrey, was rendered complete by a little girl making its appearance at their house Tuesday the 2d. It weights seven pounds.
MARRIED
ROBERTSON-BAKER--In Columbus, Nebraska, March 10th, 1880, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. William H. Robertson of Genoa, Nance co., Neb., to Miss Almina M. Baker of Platte Co., Neb.
LAWRENCE-De MOSS--In Columbus March 10th 1880, By Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. William H. Lawrence and Miss Clara Alice De Moss, both of Columbus, Nebraska.
We extend to the happy young couple our best wishes for a happy and prosperous life.
DIED
GERRARD--On Saturday, March 13, 1880, at 2 o'clock P.M., Emma Gerrard. The deceased was a Christian lady, faithful to her profession. Naturally of an amiable disposition, she gained many friends by her active, Christian benevolence. Her funeral took place at 10 o'clock Monday, from the Presbyterian Church, where religious services were conducted by Rev. Chas. N. Cate, in the presence of a large concourse of friends and acquaintances.
The Columbus Era, March 18, 1880
DIED
GERRARD--Miss Emma Gerrard, a highly respected and true Christian lady, died in this city, March 13th. She was a sister of our worthy postmaster and of our banker. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C.W. Cate, of the Presbyterian church, of which she was a faithful and consistent member. Her remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances.
The Columbus Journal, March 24, 1880
BIRTHS
HORTMAN--On Tuesday, the 16th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Capt. Hortman, of Bismark precinct, a son. Weight 8 lbs. "'Twas the Captain,"--that was happy.
KILSLER--Arrived, March 10, '80, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Kilsler, Creston, a fine, bouncing boy. He was received with great pleasure by one and all.
MARRIED
MARTIN--James Martin, near Newman's Grove, was married on the 6th inst. Rev. Mr. Hillman officiated. The "boys" say he performed the ceremony in two languages.
DIED
KUMMER--Died. On Sunday afternoon, March 21st, at 2 o'clock, Vincent Kummer, aged 59 years.
    The deceased was born in Canton Berne, Switzerland, in 1821, and in 1850 or '51 came to America, where he has since resided, most of the time in this vicinity. Twenty years ago he was elected to the office of county treasurer and held the same to the installment of his successor and friend John W. Early. Mr. Kummer, in his office, was very obliging, and, at the same time, prompt and thorough in the transaction of business. There was nothing mean or little about him, but open-handed, large-hearted, generous, magnanimous, kind and tender-hearted as a woman to his friends, (and he had no personal enemies that we know of) he won the esteem of everybody, regardless of political differences.
    The deceased leaves behind him his wife, Rosina, whom he married in 1870, who is, we believe, the only relative he had in this country.
    His death was not unexpected. For a number of years he had been sorely afflicted with rheumatism, suffering a thousand deaths in the writhing tortures of that disease, which was probably the cause of his appearing to be an old man while yet in middle age. He managed to weather through a number such attacks, appearing again at the Court House with a cheerful word for everyone. But he appeared at his old place for the last time on election day, and now his spirit has passed to the better world, taking its exit as gently, apparently, as a child going to sleep. "He was," says Mr. Jacob Ernst who was present, "conscious to the last, and passed away without suffering. His last words on earth were, 'I'm going to sleep, now,' and he laid his head back," quietly breathing until "the silver chord" was very gently loosed, and his spirit quitted its house of clay.
    It was Mr. Kummer's request that his body be carried to the grave by the old settlers and that the exercises be conducted by H.J. Hudson, in English, and Arnold Jaeggi, in German. At the time we are writing [Tuesday noon], preparations are being made for the funeral, which is to take place from the Opera House at 2 o'clock, and will be participated in by the Maennerchor Society, the Kummer Guards, and a large concourse of citizens.
The Columbus Era, March 25, 1880
MARRIED
ITEN-DUFFY--On Sunday, March 7, Mr. J.T. Iten and Miss Mary Duffy, of Colfax county, were united in wedlock, at the monastery, by Rev. Suaphinus Lampe.
DIED
KUMMER--Mr. Vincent Kummer, an old and respected citizen of Columbus, departed this life March 21st, at 2 o'clock, aged 59 years. He leaves behind him a wife and innumerable hosts of friends to mourn his death.
    The deceased was born in Canton Berne, Switzerland, in 1821, and in about the year 1850 came to America, and most of his life has been spent in this vicinity.
    He was elected to the highly responsible and important office of county treasurer, twenty years ago, which office he filled with honor to himself and constituents.
    We know of no better tribute to his memory than the following, copied from the Omaha Herald:
The following telegram was received yesterday from Hon. James E. North, of Columbus:
    Columbus, March 22, 1880.
    "Vincent Kummer, one of the first settlers of Columbus, and for twenty years treasurer of Platte county, died, yesterday afternoon. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon."
    Columbus mourns the death of one of its original founders, and Platte county and the state loses one of their best men and citizens in the departure of Vincent Kummer. The fact stated in Mr. North's telegram that this truly good man held the responsible office of treasurer of Platte county for twenty consecutive years, through all the ups and downs of local, political and personal strifes, contains a tribute to the unswerving integrity and high standing of Vincent Kummer in the confidence of the people of Platte county, which is the best possible eulogy upon our dead friend. We might write columns without speaking so much in his praise as is contained in this single fact of his life, which is utterly without parallel or precedent in any knowledge we have of men who have held public trusts at the hands of the people.
    Vincent Kummer was a German by descent, but was born in Switzerland something like fifty-nine years ago. In early manhood he came to this country, and was soon followed by his first wife. He was twice married. He was childless. He was a gunsmith by trade, and carried on that business in Columbus, Ohio, where he resided ten years. From that place he migrated to Nebraska in 1856, arriving in Omaha on the 12th of May and living here one year when he removed to Columbus, where he has always lived since. He was one of the original founders and owners of that thriving town,and it will stand in the coming years as an enduring monument to his forecast and enterprise.
    Vincent Kummer was an upright and worthy man in all the relations of life. He was respected by all who knew him, and his loss will be long and deeply felt and regretted by those in the midst of whom he lived and died.
    The funeral services took place from the Opera House, on Wednesday, March 24, under the auspices of the Old Settlers, Maennerchor Society and Kummer Guards, and his remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of citizens.
The Columbus Journal, March 31, 1880
BIRTHS
MORRIN--To Mrs. Isaac Morrin, Friday, March 19th, a daughter.
BULLOCK--To Mrs. Geo. Bullock of Rising, March 25th, a son, wiehgt 9 lbs.
MARRIED
LEBS-KOEING--March 24, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. David Lebs of Polk Co., and Miss Lena Koenig of Platte Co.
ADAMSON-MEDDLETON--March 25, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. William Adamson and Mrs. Annie Meddleton, all of Platte county.
MOODY-JONES--Near Osceola, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. S.P. Vandoozer, Mr. Josiah N. Moody and Miss Mary E. Jones
DIED
WELSH--Sunday night, March 28th, Johnnie, infant son of Michael Welsh, aged 10 months and 13 days.
RIEDER--At his residence three miles north of Jackson, of pneumonia, on the morning of March 25th, George Rieder, aged nearly 53 years. The deceased came to this country from Switzerland 27 years ago, residing a short time in Ohio, afterwards in Indiana. He has been a resident of Nebraska the past ten years, an honorable citizen, a well-meaning man much respected by his neighbors.
The Columbus Era, April 1, 1880
BIRTHS
CLAYBORN--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clayborn, a daughter, on March 12. All doing well. [Lost Creek Items.]
MARRIED
LEBS-KOENIG--March 24, 1880, by Judge Higgins, Dr. David Lebs, of Polk county, and Miss Lena Koenig, of Platte county.
ADAMSON-MIDDLETON--By Judge Higgins, March 25, 1880, Mr. William Adamson and Mrs. Annie Middleton, both of Platte county.
DIED
WELSH--In this city, March 28th, 1880, of scarlet fever, Johnny, son of Michael and Annie Welsh, aged 10 months and 13 days.
    Our sympathies are with the bereaved in this hour of their sorrow and affliction.
The Columbus Journal, April 7, 1880
BIRTHS
HENSLEY--To Mrs. W.N. Hensley, Friday, April 2d, a daughter.
DRAPER--To Mrs. E.P. Draper, of Monroe precinct, last week, a son.
DIED
STAAB--On Thursday, April 1st, Otto, son of L. Staub, aged three years.
CONWAY--On Sunday, April 4th, Alice, infanct daughter of Thomas and Mary Conway, aged 5 days.
HENRY--Isabella and Eliza Alice Henry, sisters, children of Hiram and Susan Henry, now of this city, but recently of Michigan. Isabella died on the 30th of March, agged two years, and Eliza on the 4th of April, aged two months, both of measles. The parents of these children have had a sad experience with death in a strange land among strangers, but kind friends have been at hand to render assistance, and shed the sympathizing tear with those who weep.
DUNLAP--On the morning of March 31st, of brain fever, Wm. Dunlap, aged 54 years. The deceased came here from Iowa about a month ago, and in that short time, he has made a great many friends by his upright dealings and uniform kindness, friends who sympathize deeply with his afflicted family in their hour of grief. His remains were interred in the Presbyterian burying ground at Columbus, April 1st. Peace to his ashes, and may the "clods of the valley" lay lightly upon him.
GRAY--Margaret Gray of Cadiz, Ohio, an estimable lady known to many of our readers, died at her mother's residence March 28th.
MULLEN--Saturday last at about fifteen minutes to three, while a heavily loaded freight train was pulling out from the depot, Michael J. Mullen attempted to board the train from the platform, by catching the ladder at the rear end of a box car. The train was under good headway, and the testimony is that the man was carried forward quite a little ways, but not having a good hold, he fell, his head, arms, and part of the chest on one side of the rail, his body being cut in two through the chest, three or four cars passing over him. A cut in the forehead showed that the poor man had probably received his death blow before being mashed by the wheels of the cars. No sign of life was noticeable after the accident, except a last gasp for breath. The body, which lay immediately in front of the station door, was taken into the depot, and Coroner Heintz called a jury consisting of J.E. North, G. Schroeder, H.P. Coolidge, J.C. Morrissey, D.C. Kavanaugh and Jacob Greisen, who found a verdict in accordance with the above facts, exhonerating the living from any blame.
    The deceased was an estimable young man, highly respected by his acquaintances. Being a railroad man, active and daring, he thought he would have no trouble in boarding the train. The report that he was in liquor at the time is false, and a libel on the dead.
    His remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery northwest of the city on Sunday.
The Columbus Era, April 8, 1880
DIED
MULLEN--On last Saturday, about 2:30 p.m., Mr. Michael Mullen, while attempting to jump on a freight train while in motion, missed his hold and fell between the cars. Four freight cars and the caboose passed over his body, literally mashing it to a jelly. Death must have been instant. The coroner's jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts. His relatives were telegraphed for at Omaha, and came on. He was buried on Sunday last.
CONWAY--The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Conway died at the Ryan Hotel, on last Sunday night.
The Columbus Journal, April 14, 1880
DIED
SMITH--Clay, infant son of Charles and Maggie Smith, aged three weeks. Born in Columbus, March 22, 1880.
REED--Monday, April 12th, Mrs. O.P. Reed of this city, after an illness of several weeks. The funeral took place yesterday.
ELLSTON--Sunday, April 11th, of measles, Maud, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Ellston of this city, aged two years.
WAGNER--Sunday night, April 4th, at 12:30, of typhoid fever, Sarah Ellen, daughter of John and Mary Wagner, aged 14 yrs., 11 mos., and 26 days.
    [separate article]--John Wagner has had considerable sickness in his family. His daughter, Sarah E., who died Sunday week, was first attacked by measles then by typhoid fever. Two others, Theodore and Charles, are now sick with diphtheria.
FLYNN--On Saturday, April 10th, after an illness of four days, Rosanna, wife of Thomas Flynn, aged 39 years. The funeral took place Sunday, her remains being laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery north of the city. She leaves a large family to mourn the loss of a kind wife and indulgent mother.
The Columbus Era, April 15, 1880
DIED
SMITH--Mr. Adam Smith, the B.& M. land king of Boone county, is dead. We publish the following from the Chicago Times:
    In the death of Adam Smith, which occurred recently, the community has lost a useful and faithful citizen. He had been identified with the interests of the city for the past twenty-five years. In early life he was engaged in mercantile pursuits in the city of New York. He was the pioneer in the clipper ship interest in that city, during the gold fever of 1849, and he had seventeen ships charted and loaded at one time for California, "via around the Horn." He sent the first steamship from this country to Australia, but in this he was not successful, as the time had not yet come. He came west about twenty-five years ago and became interested at first in the packing business. He took a contract with the Illinois Central railroad for 25,000 acres of land, and the development of this property was made to the entire satisfaction of the company. He located several towns along the line, among which can be mentioned Lodi. He afterwards was interested in the neighborhood of Brighton and along the canal. Mr. Smith was among the first to advocate the recoinage of the silver dollar. During his frequent visits to Washington he urged the necessity of a mint in Chicago. He was lately interested in a large land enterprise in Nebraska, in connection with an insurance company, which has been eminently successful, owing to his good management.
FLYNN--Mrs. Rose A. Flynn, wife of Thos. Flynn, died at their residence, near this place, last Saturday. She was 39 years of age.
ANDERSON--Mr. S. Anderson, of Keatskatoose, has lost his little boy by death, and is himself lying very low with lung fever.
REED--We are compelled to chronicle, this week, the death of Mrs. O.P. Reed, wife of O.P. Reed. She died on last Monday, at the age of 31 years. The family have the sympathy of all who know them.
The Columbus Journal, April 21, 1880
DIED
BONESTEEL--On Sunday, April 18, Violet, daughter of Dr. S.A. and Louise Bonesteel, aged 14 months.
STEVENS--April 19th, of measles, Eva, infant daughter of W.M. Stevens, of Colfax Co. Her funeral takes place to-day.
The Columbus Era, April 22, 1880
BIRTHS
COAN--H.D. Coan, they say, is happy over the appearance of a little boy.
DIED
CONNELLY--Samuel Connelly's youngest child died, on the 9th, of diphtheria. [Lindsay Items.]
WALKER--John Walker died, on the 5th inst., at Lindsay, Ontario, aged 84 years. He was the father of John Walker, our present county commissioner. He was born in the County Tyrone, Ireland, and went to Canada about fifty years ago. He leaves his wife, seven sons, two daughters, and a host of grand and great-grand children. Some of his sons attended the funeral from Iowa, Michigan and Western Canada. [Lindsay Items.]
BONESTEEL--Dr. Bonesteel lost a child, last week, by death.
The Columbus Journal, April 28, 1880
BIRTHS
COAN--We neglected to mention last week that, on the 20th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Coan, April 14th, Mrs. Coan presented her husband with a bouncing boy baby weighing 10 lbs.
DIED
ELLSTON--Monday, April 26th, of membranous croup, Chloe Louise, daughter of G.W. Ellston, aged 6 years. This is the second death recently in this family.
MYER--The father of John H. Myer died last week at his son's residence. We suppose that he must have been upwards of seventy years of age.
WALKER--From the Canadian Post, Lindsay, Ont., we clip the following, concerning John Walker, Sr., dec'd, father to John Walker, Co. Commissioner of Platte county:
    "It is our melancholy duty this week to record the death of one of the oldest settlers and pioneers of the township of Ops: John Walker, senr., who died suddenly on Monday last at the homestead, on the 13th con., at the advanced age of eighty-four years. The old gentleman was hale and hearty to the last and was in full possession of his faculties. On Monday he had partaken of dinner at the usual hour and afterwards lay down on the bed for a rest. He conversed a little with his aged wife, who is nearly blind, when the latter getting no response to a remark, ascertained that his face was remarkably cold. Mrs. Walker gave the alarm and on some younger members of the family repairing to the room it was found that death had claimed the old pioneer. The deceased was born in Tyrone, Ireland, in August, 1796, and as a young man lived in Fermanagh, near Castle Archdall, where he occupied a small farm. He took his father's place in the militia drafted in 1815 and was stationed at Tipperary at the time of the battle of Waterloo. He married in 1817 Catherine McDonagh, the daughter of a neighboring farmer, and in May, 1831, with his wife and family of four sons and one daughter set sail for Canada. The voyage from Londonderry to Quebec took exactly a month, and very nearly the same time was taken in getting up the river to Cobourg. They came thence to Peterboro, and by a scow on Mud lake and Pigeon river to Omemee. He took up land where the homestead is now, and ever since remained there. When he came in the road had to be underbrushed. Some five years before, his wife's brother, Patrick McDonagh, had settled in Ops, and the new-comers joined their relatives. They all had to undergo the hardships and privations of the early settlers, the mere recital of which appal those who go forth these days as pioneers with railways a few miles after them. Then the settlers had to convey on their back provisions and grists to and from Cobourg or Port Hope along "blazed" tracks, and for years afterwards endured inconveniences that would not have been overcome except by unflagging patience and perseverence. As a reward for their long and weary toil the bush was transformed into fertile farms, surpassed by none in the province. John Walker prospered and in addition to his first hundred acres purchased enough land to give each of his children a fine farm. He is understood to have built the first log house in Lindsay for some person whose name has been forgotten, and he helped to build the first locks at this point. He was an active, energetic, hard-working man, and was remarkable for his cool, courageous, indomitable spirit. He was a man of liberal mind and generous heart; a good neighbor, a kind and indulgent father and husband. His large family were well provided for and educated; and although many members were in time scattered over various parts of the country he evinced a deep interest in their welfare. Counting children, grand-children and great grand-children, his descendants reached the large number of one hundred and thirty-seven. Only one of his children died in infancy; and of the descendants it may be said that all are active, healthy, vigorous people, and some of the great grand-children are twenty years of age. Of his own children in order of seniority there are James Walker, now in Michigan; Mrs. McHugh, widow of the late P. McHugh, Ops; Samuel Walker, residing in town; John Walker, Columbus, Nebraska; William Walker, Sheldon, Iowa; Andrew Walker, formerly councillor and reeve of Ops, and now of Essex, where he is councillor; Mrs. Jeremiah Scully, living in town; David Walker, councillor, living on the homestead, and Francis T. Walker, counselor or barrister, Dubuque, Iowa. Several of these were so far away that they could not be present at the funeral, and Mrs. McHugh was kept at home by illness; but Mr. Andrew Walker and Mr. F.T. Walker able to reach Lindsay in time to follow to the grave the remains of their venerable parent. For upwards of thirty years past the deceased had given the active management of farm affairs to his sons and for many years had enjoyed the comfortable ease to which his advanced years entitled him. He was cheerful and happy to the last, and had an inexhaustible fund of anecdote and reminiscence of early times. The funeral on Wednesday afternoon to St. Mary's church and the Catholic cemetery was one of the largest that has taken place in Lindsay, despite the bad roads and the bitter wind. The cortege numbered over one hundred teams. The bereaved family have in their affliction the sympathy of the entire community, for there were few who did not know and esteem the old pioneer who has been called away."
The Columbus Era, April 29, 1880
DIED
KALB--Mr. John Kalb, one of the industrious farmers of Sherman precinct, died last Sunday, of bilious fever. The deceased leaves a wife and three children to mourn his death. Mr. Kalb was a man well respected by all who knew him, and his death will be felt by his many friends and neighbors.
ELSTON--In Columbus, Neb., Apr. 21, 1880, of measles, Chloe Lou__ Elston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Elston, aged nearly 6 years.
    Chloe was a bright, promising little girl. She seemed conscious of her approaching disolution. Calling her family to her, one by one, she kissed the last sweet good-bye, folded her arms and passed away.
THRONSON--In Walker precinct April 20th, 1880, Marilla, oldest child and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ola Thronson, aged 3 years.
THRONSON--In Walker precinct, April 23d, 1880, Alfrey, youngest child and only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ola Thronson, aged 9 months.
    Mr. Thronson is in Colorado, and will not hear of the death of his children for some days. It will be a sad blow for him, as he is a man who loved his children dearly. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of each and every one. [Walker Precinct.]
The Columbus Journal, May 5, 1880
DIED
DAVIS--On Monday, May 1st at 5 P.M., of pneumonia, William Mason Davis, in the twenty-first year of his age. The deceased was son of Geo. W. and Belinda V. Davis of this city, and was born in Frederick City, Md., Dec. 20th, 1859, removing with his parents to this city several years ago. Since a lad he has had two attacks of typhoid fever and five of pneumonia. Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty preached the funeral sermon Monday morning at the Methodist church, and his remains were followed to the cemetery by his relatives, friends and brethren of the Engine Co. and Fire Department.
The Columbus Era, May 6, 1880
DIED
DAVIS--In this city, on Saturday afternoon, May 1st, William Davis, aged 20 years.
    The deceased was a young man well and favorably known in this city. His life was a worthy and exemplary one, calling around him many true and warm, friends who mourn his early demise. We have been informed that he was to have been married to an estimable young lady in a short time.
    The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of people and the fire department.
The Columbus Journal, May 12, 1880
MARRIED
EDWARDS-EDWARDS--May 5th, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Hugh Edwards and Miss Mary Edwards.
DIED
HEDMAN--At Keatskotoos, May 7th, 1880, Jonas, oldest son of Jonas and Christina Hedman, aged seven years, one month and nine days. The many friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Hedman, throught the county, will be pained to learn of their bereavement in the loss of their boy. He attended school Monday, the 3rd, was taken sick with what was tho't to be measles, was comfortable till Friday, when he was taken worse and died about noon. In this affliction they have the deepest and fullest sympathy of the shole community.
The Columbus Journal, May 19, 1880
BIRTHS
ROUTSON--Saturday, May 15th, to Mrs. John Routson, a son.
WILLIS--Saturday, May 8th, to Mrs. Geo. Willis, a daughter.
MARRIED
HINES-HUNT--Tuesday, May 11th, by Rev. E.L. Sherman, Mr. George V. Hines and Miss Mary E. Hunt.
DIED
MATHEWSON--Col. Charles Mathewson, a resident of Norfolk, and a prominent citizen of this state, died at Norfolk on the evening of the 11th. His son, Hon. C.P. Mathewson, accompanied his remains to Connecticut, where the interment will take place.
The Columbus Journal, May 26, 1880
DIED
MORRISSEY--Sunday morning at 9 o�clock, of scarlet fever, after an illness of five days, Edith, eldest child of J. C. Morrissey, aged 8 years. Edith was a very interesting, lovely and beautiful child, idolized by her parents. How sudden and heart-rending are the changes of Earth! The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
HAGEL--On Friday, May 21st, 1 a.m. of croup, Oscar, son of Paul and Emma Hagel, aged 14 months.
HAGEL--On Saturday May 22d at 4:30 a.m., of croup, Paul, son of Paul and Emma Hagel, aged 4 years. The grief of the stricken parents at this double bereavement was almost too great to bear, and they have the sympathy of all their friends. The funeral took place from the residence of the parents in this city, the burial being at Schuyler, Rev. J. A. Hood officiating.
The Columbus Era, May 27, 1880
DIED
MORRISSEY--On Sunday, May 23d, of scarlet fever, Edith, daughter of J.C. Morrissey, aged 8 years.
MORRISSEY--On Tuesday, May 25th, of scarlet fever, Johnny, son of J.C. Morrissey.
    [...and...]
The oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Morrissey, died last Sunday moring; he being absent the body was packed in ice, to await his return.
HAGEL--On Friday, May 21st, of croup, Oscar, son of Paul and Emma Hagel, aged 14 months.
HAGEL--On Saturday, May 22nd, of croup, Paul, son of Paul and Emma Hagel, aged 4 years.
    [...and...]
Mr. Paul Hagel has been very unfortunate this year in losing two of his children in one week by diptheritic croup. The sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved family.
CAIN--On Wednesday, May 26th, of erysiphlus, Mary A., wife of Mr. Phil. Cain, of this city, aged 23 years.
KRAUSE--On the 19th inst., Annie Krause, daughter of G.H. Krause, aged 16 years and 6 days, of rheumatism of the heart, and buried at 2 o'clock p.m. on the 20th.
DUCY--On May 8th, Davey, son of James and Johanna Ducy, aged 8 years, 9 months and 11 days.
    Lines on the death of little Davey. Dedicated to his parents ...
The Columbus Journal, June 2, 1880
MARRIED
THEINHARDT-STEVENS--May 28, by Rev. J. Q. A. Fleharty, Frederick Theinhardt and Miss Ida, daughter of Wm. Stevens.
KRAMER-LOEB--The marriage of Miss Bertha Loeb, daughter of Moses Loeb, Esq., of this city, and Mr. Carl Kramer of Columbus, Neb., formerly of the firm of Kramer Bros., this city, occurred yesterday afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 455, Fulton street. The Rev. Dr. Felsenthal performed the ceremony in the presence of a small company of intimate friends and relatives. The bride and groom left for a short trip through the eastern cities, after which they will take up their residence in Columbus, Neb.--Chicago Tribune, May 27th.
DIED
CAIN--Wednesday, May 26th, at 3 A. M., Mary A., wife of Philip Cain, of this city, aged 23 years. The deceased was first attacked with pleurisy, about a week before her death, and then with erysipelas; the best of medical aid was provided, and all that her fond husband and friends could possibly do was done, but death came and relieved her from pain. Those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, speak in the highest terms of her as a christian lady, and our community has certainly sustained a heavy loss in her death. Her remains, followed by a very large concourse of sorrowing friends and acquaintances, were placed, temporarily, in the Columbus cemetery.
MORRISSEY--Tuesday May 18, 7:30, of scarlet fever, John Hilliard, son of J. C. Morrissey. The much-afflicted parents had returned but a short time from the funeral of their daughter Edith, whose death we announced last week. They have the sympathy of our entire community in their deep affliction.
The Columbus Era, June 4, 1880
DIED
CAIN--Wednesday, May 26th, of erysipelas, Mary A., wife of Phil. Cain.
    Mrs. Cain had resided in Columbus about a year, and during that time had formed many acquaintances, by whom she was greatly loved and respected for those womanly virtues that marked her as an affectionate wife, and a kind and generous neighbor.
The Columbus Journal, June 9, 1880
BIRTHS
SPOONER--Born to Mrs. George N. Spooner, June 5th, a son.
MARRIED
BLACKBURN-PRICHARD--At Peru, Nebr., June 4th, 1880, at the residence of Mrs. Mary Prichard, mother of the bride, by Rev. W.S. Blackburn of York, Mr. T.W. Blackburn and Miss Sue Prichard.
The Columbus Era, June 11, 1880
DIED
BECHER--Blanch, little daughter of G.G. Becher, died this, Thursday morning of diptheria.
The Columbus Journal, June 16, 1880
MARRIED
McVICKER-SHANNON--June 14th, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. Robert McVicker of Peru, Neb., and Miss Virgie Shannon of this city. They started for their home in Peru Monday morning on the A.&N.
DIED
BECHER--Thursday, June 10th, of diphtheria, Blanche, eldest daughter of Gus. G. Becher.
HEDMAN--On Sunday morning, June 13th, of brain fever, John Albert, last and only son of Jonas Hedman. He was born Oct. 28th, 1879. The parents have the sympathy of all their acquaintances in this second bereavement.
HENRY--On Saturday morning lst, June 12th, John C. Henry of Fremont met with a tragic death.
    He was the youngest son of A. Henry and brother of R.H. Henry of this city, and the circumstances of his death were peculiarly heart-rending. With R.H., he was on their cattle range engaged in "cutting out" some cattle from the herd, when his horse stumbled, pitching him over his head, Mr. Henry falling squarely upon his head, as we are informed upon the solid ground. He was not conscious afterwards, and died within three hours. They were at the time eight miles from the ranche and about 55 miles from Plum Creek, the nearest railroad station. A spring wagon was sent for to the nearest ranche, and one of the employes carried water in his hat a distance of five miles, and everything done which could be, under the circumstances, but without avail.
    His remains were brought to this city on Sunday, and taken on Monday to Fremont, his home, where they were buried yesterday, a very large concourse of friends and acquaintances witnessing the last solemn rites to the generous-hearted and mild-mannered man who was so suddenly precipitated from vigorous life into that unconsciousness which precedes the final dissolution of the spirit from the body.
    The deceased was a man of very excellent character, whose memory will long be cherished by his hosts of friends.
The Columbus Era, June 17, 1880
MARRIED
McVICKER-SHANNON--In Columbus, Neb., June 14th, 1880, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. Robert McVicker, of Peru, Neb., to Miss Virgie Shannon, of Columbus, Neb.
DIED
BOYLE--In Rawlins, Wyoming Ter., May 17th, 1880, Maria A. Boyle, wife of Michael Boyle; aged 24 years and 11 months. She leaves her husband and five children to mourn her loss. Her remains were brought to Columbus, Neb., from thence to Shell Creek, where she chose to be laid beside her little brother whom she loved so dearly but a few years ago, they are now sleeping their last earthly sleep to together, in that cold bed of earth which was prepared for them. It was sad and mournful to meet the remains accompanied by her offspring she could no more behold. We hope that she will ever watch over them in this world, and be happy with them in the next. She and her brother Johnnie were left orphans like the above, who now mourn the death of his dear and beloved sister; but all is over now and it almost soothes our pain to think whatever comes she cannot die again. She leaves innumerable hosts of friends to mourn her death.
The Columbus Journal, June 23, 1880
BIRTHS
CLOTHER--To Mrs. G. W. Clother, June 19, 1880, a son.
DELSMAN--To Mrs. J. B. Delsman, on Friday last, a son.
DIED
HEITKEMPER--Monday morning, June 21st, Francis, daughter of Anton and Mary Heitkemper, aged 8 months.
BENISH--A boy named Benish died at Schuyler Sunday week of diphtheria. He was going about in the morning, and at three o'clock he was dead.
The Columbus Era, June 24, 1880
BIRTHS
CLOTHER--George Clother is happier than usual now, that another youthful gem of the household has arrived. All are well and in good spirits.
DIED
BURKE--Mrs. Mathew Burke died of Typhoid fever this morning, at the residence of her husband on Shell creek.
The Columbus Journal, June 30, 1880
DIED
APTS--At the Township Farm, Monday, June 28th, of lung fever, William, son of J.P. Apts, in the nineteenth year of his age.
BURKE--June 24th, 2 a.m., at her late residence on Shell creek, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Mary Louiss, wife of Matthew Burke, in the 51st year of her age.

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