The Columbus Democrat, July 2, 1881
DIED
RUSSELL--News comes from Creston precinct of a very sad occurrence on Tuesday. Mrs. B.T. Russell committed suicide on Tuesday by hanging herself. Her husband had gone to Platte Centre in the morning, and the children to school. In the evening when the little boy returned home from school, he found Mrs. Russell dead. A rope had been tied around her neck, and the other end to a rafter of the roof. The body was in a kneeling position, and there was no signs on the floor of a struggle. The weekly washing and the days work had all been done, and there can be no doubt but what the act was premeditated. Mrs. Russell has been feeble minded for some time, and their crops having been completely demolished by the recent hail storm, it was preyed upon her mind and made her very melacholy. She told different parties that she intended putting an end to her life and she took this occasion when all were away from home to do the deed. She has a son living near G.W. Rollins, and several daughters in Polk county, and possibly other children of whom we have not heard. The act has thrown a gloom of sorrow over the neighborhood, and much sympathy is felt for the unfortunate family in their peculiarly sad bereavement.
The Columbus Journal, July 6, 1881
MARRIED
MILLER-METZ--June 29th, by Judge J.G. Higgins, at the bride's residence in this city, Mr. Joseph Miller and Mrs. Josephine Metz.DIED
RUSSEL - This community [Creston] was startled on Tuesday evening last with the intelligence that one of the residents had committed suicide. To this peaceable hamlet this created a genuine sensation and in a few moments the house of Mr. Ira Russel was thronged to find his wife suspended from the rafters, life extinct, as soon as the proper persons arrived she was cut down and her neck found to have been broken by the fall.
She had been alone in the house all day, her husband being away on business, and the only child living at home, a lad of 13 years, at school, no one could know how long she had been hanging.
When Charles ran in from school and asked her some questions about his part in the coming celebration he found her lips forever past giving loving counsel. The sight is one he will never forget.
At intervals she has been much depressed, her mind being disturbed about the prophecies of the end of the world. She said a short time ago that she felt like killing herself before that should come to pass. Their losses from the hail and other causes here weighed very heavily upon her mind. She was 53 years of age and leaves a husband and several children, four of whom were at the funeral, which was held in the church at 1 a.m. [sic] to-day. The coroner was summoned and the verdict rendered was suicide. [Creston, June 30th, '81.]
The Columbus Democrat, July 9, 1881
DIED
NEWCOMB (THEIBAULT; REYNOLDS)--The accident at Lincoln on the 4th caused by the premature discharge of the University cadet's cannon was of a most shocking nature. Mr. Theibault and Mr. Reynolds were attending to the loading, and Mr. Squires to the priming. One shot had been fired and the gun had been cleaned and wadded, and the men "ramming home" the cartridge, when Squires raised his thumb from the vent tube. In an instant the explosion occurred, both men were blown away from the cannon, and the little son of Mr. K.S. Newcomb, aged seven years, who was standing by his fathers side close to the fence, was struck by the ramrod mangling him in a terrible manner. Both his legs were shattered below the knees, and a large piece of the ramrod forced through his side. He was carried into a house close by, and in a few minutes breathed his last. The gun was the old one used in the war, and honeycombed badly. A spark caught inside and ignited the second charge prematurely as it was being rammed home. Thiebaults's left arm was torn off at the elbow, and Reynold's right hand at the wrist; Squire's lost his thumb. The first two men will die. Lieutenant Webster would never allow the Cadets to fire this piece last year, and advised against this firing, so the city authorities refused to sanction it, but private parties went to work with the result described.
The Columbus Journal, July 13, 1881
MARRIED
NORTON-CLARK--On the evening of the 4th of July, 1881, by B. Millett, Esq., Mr. Z. Norton to Mrs. G.W. Clark, all of this city.DIED
LEE--Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, at Silver Creek, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Lee.JONES--Thursday, July 7, 1881, at 11 a.m., in this city, James, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones, aged 9 days.
The Columbus Journal, July 20
DIED
POTTER--July 13, 1881, of consumption, Clinton Potter, aged 27 years. The funeral was largely attended from the church at Creston.SMITH--Thursday, July 14th, at noon, of consumption, Susan Mae, wife of Frank A. Smith.
The deceased had been ill for the past eighteen months, bearing her afflictions with christian fortitude. The funeral services, at her request, took place at her late dwelling. Elder H.J. Hudson officiated, Rev. Cate preaching the sermon, the remains being followed to their resting place by a large concourse of sympathizing friends.
The Columbus Democrat, July 23, 1881
BIRTHS
HOHL--A few days ago, a wee girl put in an appearance at the house of Mr. Hohl, to the joy of its inmates. [Humphrey.]DIED
ARNOLD--The body of Mrs. Ed. Arnold, who recently died at Mount Vernon, Indiana, was taken off the west bound train on Thursday evening. The original intention was to bury the body at Grand Island but at the urgent solicitation of the relatives in Columbus, it was decided to remove the remains of her husband here, and bury them both in our cemetery. In pursuance of this arrangement the remains of Ed Arnold were brought here yesterday morning, and yesterday afternoon the bodies of husband and wife were laid to their last rest, side by side.
The Columbus Journal, July 27, 1881
DIED
OWENS--Friday, July 22d, of diptheria, Willie, son of Frank Owens, aged ten years.ARNOLD--At North Vernon, Indiana, Tuesday, July 19th, Cordella, relict of Hon. Edward Arnold, dec'd, aged 42 years.
Her remains were brought to this city Thursday last, and on Friday those of her husband were brought from Grand Island, and both were buried here, side by side.TEMPLE--The family of J.W. Temple, north of the city, is sorely afflicted, several of the children having diptheria. One of the children died on Sunday morning, and was buried in the city Monday.
SULLIVAN--Michael Sullivan, one of the first settlers in Greeley county, died at his home, July 14th, aged 58 years. The Boone county Argus says: "He was conscious to the last, and after calling his family to his bed-side and giving them his parting benediction, died peacefully.
MANNEY--Sunday morning last, while Thos. Lyons and wife, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Manney, mother to Mrs. Lyons, were coming to church, and as they were passing a clump of weeds near H.P. Coolidge's residence, some animal, no one can tell whether a dog or a calf, nor whose it was, jumped up in the weeds and frightened the team. Mr. Lyons is a stout man and a good horseman, but in this case it was impossible for him to control his team, owing (it is supposed mainly) to the fact that the bit on one of the bridles broke--probably on the first pull after the fright. The team dashed first one way, then another; Mrs. Lyons jumped out of the wagon, and was slightly injured; Mr. Lyons and Mrs. Manney were thrown out at the same time the wagon-bed was overturned. Mr. Lyons was considerably, though not fatally injured; Mrs. Manney, however, was not so fortunate; being a large woman, and thrown with great violence to the ground, she was so seriously injured that she died within a short time.
The accident happened at about half past ten o'clock, near the residence of H.G. Carew, Esq., where the lady was very kindly cared for: Drs. Hoehen and Bonesteel were called to the unconscious sufferer, but all their skill could not avail, except to bring consciousness a half hour before her death, which took place at one o'clock. She was sixty years of age, and, as an old acquaintance said, "an exemplary good woman," leaving a host of friends who sincerely mourn her tragic death. Her remains were followed yesterday to the cemetery at Gleason's by a large concourse of friends.
The Columbus Democrat, August 2, 1881
DIED
MANNEY--On Sunday morning last about eleven o'clock our city was the scene of a very sad accident, by which Mrs. Mary Manney lost her life. Mr. Thomas Lyons was driving to church accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Manney, his wife's mother, and a hired man, when, just as they were passing the residence of H.P. Coolidge, the team frightened at some animal, either a dog or a calf, in a clump of weeds by the road side, and started to run. Mr. Lyons would probably have recovered control of the horses, but unfortunately the bit of one of the bridles broke, and in pulling upon the reins, not knowing of the broken bit, he turned the horses suddenly, and the wagon was upset. Mrs. Lyons and the hired man had been thrown out of the wagon soon after the team began to run, and Mr. Lyons and Mrs. Manney were hurled with great violence to the ground, at the time of the upsetting of the wagon. Mr. Lyons was badly bruised, but not seriously, but Mrs. Manney was thrown under the wagon box and was so badly injured that she was carried into the residence of H.G. Carew, in an unconscious condition. Drs. Hoehen and Bonesteel were summoned at once, but when they arrived they were too late, with all their skill and experience, to save the life that was rapidly approaching death. About two hours later the old lady died, leaving many friends who mourn her unexpected decease. Her remains were buried at Gleason's on Tuesday, and were followed by her numerous friends, who respected her as a neighbor, who had known her kindness in sickness and distress, and who admired her christian character.CORNELIUS--Wm. M. Cornelius received a telegram a few days since stating that his brother, Col. J.E. Cornelius had died at his home in Brunswick, Ga., on Thursday the 21st inst. Col. Cornelius was a native of Penn., was a soldier in the rebellion, and rose, on account of his bravery and ability, from a minor rank to that [of] Colonel. After the war he moved to Georgia, where he has since been engaged in raising cotton. For some time he has been in ill health caused by disabilities incurred in the service.
TEMPLE--Diphtheria has appeared in the family of J.W. Temple, living north of the city. We understand that it is in a very malignant form, and that one of his children died on Sunday, and that others are not expected to recover.
The Columbus Journal, August 3, 1881
BIRTHS
RYAN--Hon. T.C. Ryan was made happy by the addition of a little girl to his family last Friday night. [Platte Center.]PRICE--Last night our population was again increased by the arrival of a young miller, the son of Robt. Price, our Platte Center miller. [Platte Center.]
DIED
WILLIAMS--The Omaha Republican of Saturday contained a detailed account of a horrible accident which happened at North Bend last Friday evening, to Mrs. Williams. She ran up behind a train standing at the depot, and called to a gentleman in the caboose, with whom she had business, and before he had time to get to her the train moving backwards had struck her, knocking her down with her neck over a rail, and two cars passed before the train could be stopped. Her head was completely severed from her body, and, strange to say, she received not a bruise or a scratch anywhere else, upon her head or body. She was an excitable woman, and a man by the name of Robinson had just played upon her the scoundrelly trick of selling her a piece of land that he had already sold to another, receiving pay from both, which fact probably so occupied her mind that she was unconscious of where she was standing, intent only upon conferring with a man who purposed aiding her in securing the arrest of the scoundrel who had defrauded her.
The Columbus Democrat, August 9, 1881
DIED
KNISELY--Some two months since Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Knisely, Trenton, Ohio, came to Columbus to visit Mrs. Geo. Stevens, the sister of Mrs. Knisely, and then proceed to Albion to see Mrs. Loran Clark, another sister. But unfortunately for their plans a few days after their arrival here, Mr. Knisely became sick, and, while nothing serious was apprehended at that time, yet he continued to grow weaker, until it was evident to Mr. Knisely, as well as to others, that his days were numbered. His disease was of the liver and stomach, it was chronic in its nature, and it seemed to be beyond the reach of medicine. Skillful physicians were interested in the case, and through their untiring efforts his life was prolonged for some time. On Tuesday however he grew very much worse and on Wednesday afternoon his life passed silently away. He had been unconscious for about three hours, and at the time of his death he seemed to be exempt from all pain. The body was interred on Thursday at 4 p.m., in our cemetery. The good qualities and kindness of heart of Mr. Knisely had preceded him, and, although Mrs. Knisely is among strangers, she has the deep and earnest sympathy of the community.
The Columbus Democrat, August 13, 1881
MARRIED
COFFROTH-SHRACK--At the residence of the bride's parents, Tuesday, Aug. 9th, J.K. Coffroth and Miss Kate B. Shrack. Rev. Samuel Goodale, officiating.
The happy couple went east on a pleasure trip. We hope that the whole of their future life may be as peaceful and happy as the morning they began the new life together.DIED
MATTHEWS--Friday evening, Aug. 5th, of paralysis, Enor, wife of John Matthews, aged 71 years.
Mrs. Matthews had been an invalid for a long time, being entirely helpless for some time previous to her death.ASPALL--In Creston Precinct, on Monday, Aug. 8th, 1881, of inflamatory rheumatism, Mr. William Aspall, aged 55 years.
The deceased was born in North Lancashire, England, and was brother-in-law of James Platt, of Creston Precinct. He was laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery. His death was not known in the city, until the procession arrived, or his friends of whom there are many would have joined the procession in larger numbers.PRICE--Mrs. Price, wife of Rev. W.T. Price who lives four miles east of town, died very suddenly on Monday evening. It is supposed of paralysis of the brain.
The Columbus Journal, August 17, 1881
DIED
KELLY--Another child of the late widow Kelly has fallen a victim to the diphthretic croup, having died at the house of the widow Hawe, Shell Creek Precinct, on Monday last. The victim in this instance was a boy 9 years old. [Schuyler.]DWORAK--The three-year-old child named Dworak, injured by a reaper in Shell Creek Precinct, at the beginning of harvest--mention of which was made in the Sun--died Monday. But the parents say it died from dysentery with which it was overtaken.--Schuyler Sun.
McINTIRE--Died, Monday morning, 10 a.m. in this city, Minnie, daughter of Mrs. Robt. McIntire, aged 21 months.
The Columbus Democrat, August 20, 1881
MARRIED
KRAUSE-CHRISTISON--At the home of the bride in North Bend, Wis., on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1881, Mr. Gus R. Krause to Miss Dell Christison.DIED
BENEDICT--At Lost Creek, Sunday, Aug. 14, 1881, at 4 p.m., an infant daughter of G.F. and Emma A. Benedict, aged 7 months and 11 days.McINTIRE--On Monday, Aug. 15, 1881, Minnie, daughter of Mrs. R.B. McIntire, aged 2 years.
The Columbus Journal, August 24, 1881
MARRIED
KRAUSE-CHRISTISON--Mr. G.R. Krause of this city and Miss Delia, younger daughter of Rev. R. Christison, were married by the father of the bride at the Presbyterian Parsonage of North Bend, Wis., Aug. 18th. The many friends of the happy couple will wish them a prosperous voyage over the sea of life.DIED
JENKINSON--John Jenkinson, formerly of this place, died at Chicago, Tuesday, Aug. 16th, of small-pox. The deceased was an exemplary young man, and his many acquaintances will sincerely mourn his early departure from life.ALLEN--We hear that Miss Mattie Allen, who removed from this city to Iowa some time since, recently died.
GRAVES--Charles, infant son of J.H. Graves, aged eighteen months, died Friday morning last of diptheria.
The Columbus Democrat, August 27, 1881
DIED
SULLIVAN--At Virginia City, Nevada, Aug. 19th, 1881. Mrs. Jane Sullivan, aged 41 years.
The deceased was a sister of Mrs. E.D. Sheehan, of this city, and one of the earliest settlers of Virginia City.
The Columbus Journal, August 31, 1881
MARRIED
EYMAN-OSBORN--At Fullerton, Nance Co., Aug. 16th, by Judge W.S. Lindsay, Mr. John Ryman and Miss A. Belle Osborn, both of Platte Co.DIED
SULLIVAN--At Virginia City, Nevada, Aug. 19th, Mrs. Jane Sullivan, aged 41 years, sister of Mrs. E.D. Sheehan of this city.SLAUGHTER--We are sorry to learn that Hon. B.D. Slaughter has buried his little son "Brad," who died at Fullerton last week, after a brief illness.
The Columbus Democrat, September 3, 1881
DIED
ELIAS--A little child of Mr. Elias, died very suddenly on Monday evening.
The Columbus Journal, September 14, 1881
BIRTHS
SCHREIBER--Sept. 9th, to Mrs. L. Schreiber, a daughter.LINCOLN--Sunday morning, Sept. 11, to Mrs. Wilber Lincoln, a daughter, weight 10 1/2 pounds.
ADAMS--Sept. 1, 1881, to Mrs. James M. Adams of Nuckolls Co., Nebr., a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Adams lately removed from Platte Co.
MARRIED
KRUMBACK-BENDA--Sept. 12, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Erasmus Krumback and Miss Mary Benda, both of Polk county.THELEN-DERICKS--On the same day, by the same, August Thelen of Polk county, and Miss Regena Dericks of Platte county.
The Columbus Democrat, September 17, 1881
MARRIED
KRUMBACK-BENDA--Mr. Erasmus Krumback to Miss Mary Benda; both of Polk county.THELEN-DERICKS--Mr. August Thelen, of Polk county, and Miss Regena Dericks, of Platte county, married September 12th, 1881, by John G. Higgins, County Judge.
The Columbus Journal, September 21, 1881
BIRTHS
HAYS--Thursday, Sept. 15th, to Mrs. Patrick Hays of this city, twin daughters.DIED
HUYLAR--Mrs. Sabra Huylar, aged 64 year [sic], 5 months and 8 days died at Madison, Sept. 13. She was an old and respected resident of that place, and, as the Chronicle says, her life was a long and useful one.
The Columbus Journal, September 28, 1881
MARRIED
HEITKEMPER-KELHOFFER--Sept. 20th, by Rev. Dominicus, John Heitkemper and Miss Theresa Kelhoffer.DIED
DOLAND--Wednesday, Sept. 21st, at 5 a.m., Mrs. Elizabeth Doland, aged sixty-seven years and three months. Her remains were taken to Manchester, N.H.
The deceased was a mother to A.W. Doland, and Mrs. A.A. Smith. About one year ago she had her shoulder broken by a fall, since which she has been almost totally disabled.SCOTT--In Columbus, September 23d, 1881, of paralysis of the throat, Charlotte Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Scott, aged 11 months and 6 days.
The Columbus Democrat, October 1, 1881
MARRIED
MORAN-JACKSON--As autumn advances, the season of marriages are on us, and Creston being no exception to the rule. Mr. R.C. Moran and Miss Fannie A. Jackson on Tuesday evening, Sept. 27th, were united in holy wedlock by the Rev. Mr. Kimball at the residence of the bride's parents. May theirs be a happy future is my prayer. [Creston.]
[...and...]
A large number of friends witnessed the nuptials of R.C. Moran and Miss Fannie Jackson at Creston on Thursday evening, and it is said the marriage bell never rang more sweetly. Among those in attendance were Julius Rasmussen and John Steele of our city. The Democrat wishes the happy couple a future fraught with pleasure.DIED
HABEL--Frank Habel, who has been employed by the Columbus Grain & Lumber Co., went home from his work on Thursday, complaining of a soreness in his throat, nothing serious was apprehended. Yesterday at noon Mr. Schupbach called to see him, and he told him that he would be able to come to work in the morning, that he was feeling better, but he grew suddenly much worse, and at half after two he was dead. He was a young man admired for his good qualities, and his death is much lamented by all how knew him.
The Columbus Journal, October 5, 1881
MARRIED
LISCO-SILLERY--Monday, Sept. 26th, by Rev. J. Shaw, Mr. R.Y. Lisco and Mary J. Sillery.LITTLE-REID--At Elgin, Ill., Sept. 22d, by Rev. John Faulk, Mr. Wm. Little and Miss Mattie Reid.
ROTHER-BIGGS--Oct. 1st, at the residence of J. Gregorius, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. S.W. Rother and Miss Katie Biggs, all of this city.
MORAN-JACKSON--At the residence of the bride's parents, Creston precinct, Platte Co., Nebr., Sept. 27th, by Rev. Wm. Kimball, R.C. Moran and Miss Fannie A., eldest daughter of Wm. C. Jackson, all of Creston. No cards.
The Journal adds its congratulations to those of the many friends of the happy couple.LYNCH-COFFEY--Sunday, Oct. 1st, 1881, by Rev. Father Ryan, Mr. James H. Lynch and Miss Lizzie J. Coffey, all of this city.
In the evening a sumptuous supper was served for the married couple and a few of their nearest friends at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. Wm. Lamb. We have not space to particularize the numerous and costly wedding presents; suffice to say that they were such as to gladden the hearts of the happy couple, full to overflowing as those hearts were of mutual love and admiration.
The Journal cannot refrain from putting its seal of approval upon this happy union. A young man, of exemplary habits, industrious, studious, intelligent, generous-hearted and devoted--a young lady of rare accomplishments, modest, discrete, and wise, their voyage through life should be peaceful, calm and bright; basking in the sunshine of each other's affection, life's happy hours will glide all too swiftly by.
The happy couple are to be commended for their wise action in at once occupying their little home, already fully furnished and equipped for house-keeping,--a snug bower of love and beauty,--where they were serenaded by the Columbus Cornet Band on Monday evening, in choice harmony suited to the occasion.DIED
HABEL--Frank Habel, who has been at work for David Schupbach, died suddenly on Friday and was buried Sunday morning.
The Columbus Democrat, October 8, 1881
MARRIED
LYNCH-COFFEY--On Sunday, October 2d, 1881, by Rev. Father Ryan, Mr. James H. Lynch and Miss Lizzie J. Coffey, both of this city.ROTHER-BIGGS--By Judge J.G. Higgins, on Sunday, October 2d, 1881, S.W. Rother and Miss Katie Biggs, all of Columbus.
BODLE-SCHULTZ--At Columbus, October 5th, 1881, by Justice G.B. Bailey [sic--text omitted] to Miss Louisa Schultz all of Genoa, Nance County.
BALLARD-CALKINS--At Columbus, Oct. 6th, 1881, by Justice G.B. Baily, Mr. John Ballard to Miss Viola Calkins, both of Madison County, Nebraska.
The Columbus Journal, October 12, 1881
MARRIED
BALLARD-CALKINS--At Columbus, Oct. 6, 1881, by Justice G.B. Bailey, Mr. John H. Ballard and Miss Viola Calkins, both of Madison Co., Nebr.BODLE-SCHULTZ--At Columbus, Oct. 5, by Justice G.B. Bailey, George R. Bodle and Miss Louisa M. Schultz, both of Genoa, Nance county
BURROWS-THOMAZIN--Oct. 9th, 1881, at the residence of George Thomazin, by Rev. A. Henrich, Simon Burrows and Miss Rebecca Thomazin, all of Platte county.
DIED
SPIELMAN--Sunday, Oct. 9th, 1881, of summer complaint, Oliver Garfield, son of Benjamin and Laura V. Spielman, aged 15 months.BELL--Died, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, Wednesday evening, October 5, aged two weeks. The funeral will take place at the residence of the bereaved parents, to-day at 4 o'clock p.m. The sympathies of all are with the grief-stricken, in their loss.--David City Republican.
The Columbus Journal, October 19, 1881
BIRTHS
DUFFEY--A communication, a little late, says that to Mrs. Ellen Duffey of Upper Shell Creek was born a daughter on the 27th ult.
The Columbus Journal, October 26, 1881
MARRIED
ANSON-WESTCOTT--At Creston, Nebr., Oct. 20th, 1881, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Robb, Mr. Fred. Anson and Miss Arline Westcott. No cards.DIED
PETERSEN--Sunday, October 23d, of diptheria, Eddie, son of J.C. Petersen, aged five years.
Eddie was a favorite with everybody, and was a bright, intelligent boy. The funeral took place from the Methodist church Monday, at 2 p.m.
The Columbus Democrat, October 29, 1881
DIED
PETERSEN--In Columbus on Sunday afternoon, the 23d inst., of diphtheria, Charles Edwin, son of J.C.E.B. [sic] Petersen, aged 4 years and 10 months.
The Columbus Journal, November 2, 1881
MARRIED
OVERTON-HARRISON--Oct. 13th, at the residence of the bride's parents, in St. Louis, Mo., by Rev. Beggs, S.H. Overton and Miss L.M. Harrison.FIEDLER-BURCOTE--Thursday evening last Ernest Fiedler was married to Miss Mary Burcote. The marriage feast and the dance took place at Geo. Scheidel's, and everything was as merry as a marriage bell. [Platte Center.]
DIED
RYAN--John A. Ryan, eldest brother of Rev. Father Ryan, Hon. T.C. Ryan and Mrs. Wm. Lamb of this county, died last week in Chicago, aged sixty-three years. He had been a resident of Chicago for thirty years.
The Columbus Journal, November 9, 1881
MARRIED
WATTERSON-STEWART--At the residence of the bride's parents, Olive St., this city, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1881, by the Rev. Wilson, Mr. Henry Watterson of Grand Island, Neb., and Miss Ada Stewart.
The Journal force return thanks for a supply of the wedding cake.DIED
SMITH--The funeral of W.B. Smith took place at Omaha Monday, from the Baptist church. A number of addresses were made, eulogistic of the character of the deceased.
The Columbus Journal, November 16, 1881
MARRIED
WARNICK-WARNER--Oct. 27, '81, by the same, Daniel Warnick and Miss Marrian Warner, both of Platte Co.DECKER-WESTFALL--On the same day, by the same, Eli Decker and Mrs. Ellen J. Westfall, both of Hamilton Co., Nebr.
ALBERS-SANDER--Nov. 3d, 1881, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Mr. John W. Albers and Miss Sophia M.M. Sander, all of Platte county.
The Columbus Journal, November 30, 1881
MARRIED
BURNS-FOLEY--We have to announce the marriage of Mr. Martin Burns with Mrs. Mary Foley, as one of the incidents of this neighborhood during the past week; an event which we hope may be conducive to the happiness of them both. [Platte Center.]DIED
HEWSON--Isaac Hewson, who resided south of the Loup, died on the 18th Sept., '81. The deceased was aged 45 years and an estimable man. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss.
The Columbus Democrat, December 3, 1881
DIED
HARTLEY--As a freight train was approaching Schuyler from [the] east on Tuesday a brakeman who was passing from the front to the rear fell between the cars. Arriving at the depot the unfortunate man was missed, and the train backed down the road until they arrived [at] the mangled remains. The deceased was a young man named W.J. Hartley, aged about twenty years, and after falling some twenty cars passed over his body.KNISELY--Loran Clark Esq., some days since, went east to Ohio with the body of H.J. Knisely, who, our readers will remember, died while visiting the family of Col. George Stevens last summer.
The Columbus Journal, December 7, 1881
MARRIED
STEELE-DALE--Leander W. Steele and Miss Clarissa J. Dale were married at David City Nov. 28. They leave for the Gunnison country, Colorado.DIED
HARTLEY--W.J. Hartley is the name of the brakeman who was killed Tuesday of last week near Schuyler, he being run over by the train.
The Columbus Democrat, December 10, 1881
DIED
DRESS--The intelligence that a young man had been killed about five miles from our city spread through Columbus with rapidity on Sunday morning, and the meager details were quickly passed from one citizen to another. Immediately acting Coroner Benjamin Speilman, acting Sheriff John Huber, and a jury composed of A.W. Lawrence, Chas. E. Rickly, Martin Postle, George Brindly, B.L. Walker, and W.H. Randall, repaired to the scene of blood-shed, and from the evidence adduced before them and otherwise we gain the following facts:
On Sunday morning Thomas Dress, and Richard Dress, the victim, left home to go over to Thomas Conners, and when passing the residence of Wm. Grants, they saw Ed Grant in a lot some distance from the house. He asked them where they were going, and being answered, said if they would wait a few minutes he would accompany them. While standing, Richard Dress took up a shot gun which was in the party, and fired at a mark, putting several shot into it. This was followed by a short dicussion on the merit of fire arms, and Ed Grant spoke of his prowess with a revolver he had in the house, and at the solicitation of Thomas Dress he went and brought it out. There were five loads in the revolver when it was brought out, and four of them were fired in a short time. John Grant then said "leave one load in for father," who was accustomed to carry it when herding, and the revolver was closed up. Richard Dress took the revolver and stuck it in his coat buttoned up in front, and shortly after Ed Grant took it from him, put it in his hip pocket, buttoned up his blouse and turning round said, I could carry it here and nobody would know that I had a revolver." Shortly succeeding this Richard Dress took up the gun and pointing it at Ed Grant in a playful mood said, "now cow-boy I have the drop on you," and immediately lowered the gun. It was not loaded. Ed Grant then turned and walked away a short distance, and walking around a semi-circle pulled out his revolver, pointed it at Dress, and said, "I have got the drop on you." And a moment later, a bullet from the revolver crushed through Dress' head. He fell with his head in his brother's lap, and never spoke. Ed Grant came at once to Columbus and gave himself up to acting Sheriff, John Huber saying that he had killed Dick Dress by accident. Grant testified before the coroners inquest that he did not think there was any load in the revolver at the time he drew it, and that he was merely showing them how the cow-boys do out west. The affair is very much to be regretted, and while the probabilities are that it was an accident, it certainly was a criminal carelessness in the use of a deadly weapon. In the past there had been considerable of bad feeling between the two families, but the evidence tended to show that at the time of this fatal occurrence, a very good feeling existed. The case was brought before Judge J.G. Higgins on Monday and Friday the 9th inst., was set for a preliminary trial.YOUNG--Herbert, the little son of Clark and Edith Young who recently moved to Omaha, died on the 1st inst., from fever. He was a very bright, manly little fellow, and his decease is deeply lamented by all who knew him.
The Columbus Journal, December 14, 1881
BIRTHS
STEARNS--To Mrs. O.A. Stearns, December 2d, 1881, a daughter.MARRIED
MILLER-SEIFERT--Dec. 6th, by Judge J.G. Higgins, John Miller and Johanna Seifert.DIED
YOUNG--At Omaha, Dec. 1st, Herbert, son of Clark Young, aged 3 years.
The Columbus Democrat, December 17, 1881
DIED
POPPE--One of the sad events of the week which we have to chronicle is the death of John Poppe. Our readers will remember him as one of the obliging employees of H. Oehlrich & Bro. He was attacked with typhoid pneumonia, and after an illness of only five days, died, aged twenty-nine years and five days.
The Columbus Journal, December 21, 1881
DIED
POPPE--Tuesday, Dec. 18th, of typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of five days, John Poppe, aged 29 years and 5 months.
The deceased will be remembered as one of the clerks at Oehlrich & Bros., and a very estimable man.WILSON--Clarence, only son and child of Rev. Wilson, of this city, Wednesday evening, Dec. 14th, 1881, aged two years.
He was a bright, intelligent boy. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Selby, of Rising City, at the M.E. Church Friday at 11 o'clock a.m., from whence his remains were followed by a large number of friends to his quiet rest in the city cemetery.OSBORN--The families of H.M. Waite, S.C. Osborn and Mrs. Reiser have been seriously afflicted with scarlet fever--thirteen children, in all. We learn that the twin daughters of Mr. Osborn, Gertie and Rosa, have died, and that five more of the children are sick.
The Columbus Democrat, December 24, 1881
DIED
HINCKLEY--One night about three months ago two masked men, with drawn revolvers, entered the depot at Franklin, Idaho, on the Utah and Northern railway, and surprised Agent Hinckley, whom they told to throw up his hands. At the ________ one of the revolvers was discharged and the bullet pierced the brain of the agent, who dropped on the floor a dead man. It was supposed that the weapon was ______ discharged, and that the robbers, for such they were, became frightened, for they immediately fled without carrying out their intended robbery of the station. Superintendent Clark, of the Union Pacific, upon being informed of the tragedy, telegraphed a reward of $2,000 for the capture of the men, and the result was that they were pursued and soon arrested. Their trial and conviction followed, and on Tuesday information was received at Union Pacific head quarters that Michael Mooney, whose pistol it was that killed Hinckley, has been sentenced to be hanged on January 20th, and that Barnes, his accomplice, was sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment.
The Columbus Journal, December 28, 1881
MARRIED
WILEY-BROWN--At the residence of the groom, Dec. 22d, 1881, by Rev. J.P. Dias, Robert E. Wiley and Miss Jane M. Brown, both of Platte Co.
A nice company were present at the marriage,--host of friends of the happy couple. All who know them, will unite with the Journal in wishing them a long life, and unalloyed happiness.FLYNN-KEATING--Tuesday, Dec. 27th, 1881, by Rev. Father Ryan, Joseph Flynn and Miss Maggie J. Keating.
The families of the happy couple are well known to our citizens, and there are none but will call down blessings upon the new family. The Journal hopes that their future may ever be as bright as the present.KILLUM-CORBON; KILLUM-CORBON--Misses Mary and Lucy Corbon of this place have gone--gone into the realms of holy matrimony. On Friday the 16th, the former was married to Sam and the latter to Sm. Killum. The nuptial knots were tied in Columbus.--Boone Co. Argus.
DIED
BUMP--Dec. 22d, of affection of the lungs, after a protracted and very apinful illness, Grant, son of J.J. Bump, aged about 12 years.RYAN--At Platte Center, Sunday, Dec. 25th, 1881, of heart disease, Hon. Thos. C. Ryan, aged 37 years.
His remains were brought to this city yesterday morning on the cars, and placed upon the eastward bound train, to be sent to Chicago, his former residence, and the residence of most of his relatives.
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On Sunday morning last at his home in Platte Center, this county, in the midst of his family, while questioning his children about hte gifts of Santa Claus, and seemingly in good health, Hon. Thos. C. Ryan suddenly turned to one side, stricken down, never again to rise. The pale Messenger had warned him before (he died of heart disease), but probably came upon him at the last without special premonition.
The deceased was born in the county of Tipperary, Ireland, in 1844. With his mother (his father having died) he came to America when he was six years old, settling in Connecticut, where his early days were spent. In 1856, Chicago became his home, since which time he has lived in the west, and for the last fourteen years in Nebraska.
In 1878 he was elected to represent Platte county in the State Legislature, which position he filled honorably and well, and with satisfaction to all shades of political opinion among his constituents.
Mr. Ryan was a whole-souled, liberal-minded, educated gentleman, with no personal enemy that we ever heard of, but hosts of ardent friends, who will sincerely mourn his sudden call from labor to repose.
Let us hope that beyond the clouds of time and sense, beyond the changing scenes of earth, we shall meet him again in the Land of the Leal.
The Columbus Democrat, December 31, 1881
MARRIED
FLYNN-KEATING--Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1881, by Rev. Father Ryan, Joseph Flynn and Miss Maggie J. Keating.WILEY-BROWN--At the residence of the groom, Dec. 22d, 1881, by Rev. J.P. Dias, Robert E. Wiley and Miss Jane M. Brown, both of Platte Co.
DIED
BUMP--Dec. 22d, of affection of the lungs, after a protracted and very painful illness, Grant, son of J.J. Bump, aged about 12 years.RYAN--At Platte Centre, Sunday, Dec. 25th, 1881, of heart disease, Hon. Thomas C. Ryan, aged 37 years.
[...and...] Hon. Thomas C. Ryan died at his home in Platte Centre, this county, on Christmas morning. An affectionate father, he was down on the floor with his children, inspecting the gifts of Santa Claus. Apparently he was in good health, and had no reason to apprehend the approach of death. Suddenly and without premonition, he fell over on one side, and never rose again. The hand of the grim destroyer was upon him, and his life peacefully ebbed away. We append the following tribute to his memory from the Omaha Evneing Telegram, conscious that it is just and more graphic than our pen would produce.
The old residents of Omaha and many of those who in late years have made this city their home, will learn with sincere regret that Hon. T.C. Ryan has passed from life. Suddenly he has been called to eternal judgment and with him has departed one of the most genial, whole-souled, brilliant young Irishmen who ever stepped on the soil of Nebraska.
The deceased was born in Ireland and at an early age came to Chicago, where he received a thorough education in the Catholic seminary of "Saint Mary of the Lake." In 1865 he came to Omaha, and after tarrying here a short time he went to Columbus, in this state, where his brother, Rev. Father Ryan, the pioneer Catholic clergyman of Nebraska resided. After a brief residence there Thomas C. Ryan came to Omaha, where he was employed in the U.P. offices for a time, and subsequently as bookkeeper for several prominent business houses. In 1868 he became connected as a partner with Peter Stapleton and Michael Lasell in the extensive grocery house of T.C. Ryan & Co., which was located on the south side of Harney street, near Thirteenth. When the firm dissolved in 1873 he returned to Columbus and started a business of his own in that city. In the fall of 1877 he was elected to the legislature but was counted out on tehcnical grounds.
His constituents, fully aware that injustice had been done him, re-elected him by a large majority in 1879, and in the session of that winter he served Platte county faithfully and brilliantly. In 1877 he was married to a Chicago lady who, with three children, survive a kind, indulgent and noble-hearted husband and father.
Shortly after his marriage a change of residence was made to Platte Centre, near Columbus, where Mr. Ryan was in prosperous business at the time of his death. He was really a brilliant young man, possessing great natural gifts that were well tempered by a sound course of collegiate education. He would have been distinguished in any walk of life, and at different times his many friends wondered why he had not embarked in professional instead of mercantile pursuits. He was among the earliest Catholic young men of Nebraska, and one of the leading friends and associates of the late lamented Henry Lucas, Hon. C.E. Leary, Hon. C.V. Gallagher, W.M. Bushman, P.P. Shelby, Hon. John Rush, the late Edward McShane, the surviving brothers, James, Thomas, John and Felix and the late Thomas Kennedy, and in fact all the Catholic young men who lived in Omaha ten years and more ago. The deceased counted friends where others could only claim acquaintances. Thoroughly honorable in all his dealings he stood at the top of the ladder of confidence in business, jovial and generous to a fault he was of royal socialty and his charity and keen appreciation of the needs of others made him most popular with the masses, and particularly the poor. His death will cause unfeigned sorrow in a large circle of friendship, and the grief-stricken relatives of Thos. C. Ryan can number among the sincere mourners around his bier far more than ever bade farewell to many departed young manhoods in this western land. The remains will probably be taken to Chicago for interment where other members of the family reside. Rev. Father Ryan, brother of the deceased, and other relatives in Nebraska will accompany them to their final resting place.