The Columbus Journal, July 4, 1883
MARRIED
PHILLIPS-HUDSON--June 27th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. R.B. Wilson, Mr. G.W. Phillips and Miss Lulu Hudson, all of this city.
The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of guests who had a delightful time. The presents to the bride were by Horace Hudson, silver caster; Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Hudson, set silver knives and forks; Miss Mabel Hudson and R. Jenkinson, silver tea set; Miss Sadie Hudson and J.C. Echols, set silver table and tea spoons; Mr. and Mrs. G.D. Phillips, silver cream pitcher; Miss Lillie Ragatz, silver butter dish; Miss Etta DeMoss and Charles Wake, silver cake basket; Miss Sarah Fitzpatrick and Charles Brindley, silver fruit dish; Miss Nelia Matthews, silver pickle caster, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Newman, set silver knives; J.A. Turner, set silver knives and forks; Miss Maude Winterbotham, silver napkin rings; Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Kavanaugh, china set; Mrs. W.H. Winterbotham, white spread; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Galley, set table linen; Mrs. S.A. Jackson, two tidies; Mrs. J.A. Phillips, set table linen and pillow shams; Mrs. Thos. Wilkinson, set glassware; H. Cleveland, water pitcher and card receiver; Mrs. M.R. Reller, lace tidy; Mrs. Thos. Patrick, linen towels; W.H. Winterbotham, set nickel plated flat irons; Master Willie Baker, paper weight.
The happy couple went east Thursday for a brief wedding tour among their friends, followed by the good wishes of their many acquaintances for a prosperous and happy voyage down the stream of time.DIED
BENSON--Nathan, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Benson, fell asleep June 13th, '83, aged 7 months, 11 days.ROBISON--Al. Robison living near Schuyler was bit by a rattlesnake Thursday while he was plowing corn barefooted. He rode to town, a doctor gave him whiskey and an addition of alcohol, so we are told, and the lad died on Saturday.
NEIBUR--We are called upon to write the death of one more of our neighbors and friends yet young in life; Miss Tinnie, daughter of Mr. Clement Neibur, of Granville, passed quite suddenly into the world beyond. She was in her twentieth year and taken by that dread disease diphtheria. Death is always sad, and when one so young, so amiable, so full of life is suddenly called, it makes it doubly sad. We sadly say "Farewell Tinnie," believing our loss is your eternal gain. [Humphrey]
The Columbus Journal, July 11, 1883
BIRTHS
WOODS--July 8th, to Mrs. Henry Woods, a son.FLYNN--July 3d, to Mrs. Thos. Flynn, jr., a daughter.
KAVANAUGH--July 2d, to Mrs. D.C. Kavanaugh, a son.
ROUTSON--July 3d, to Mrs. John Routson, a daughter.
MARRIED
STAAB-ASPINALL--June 27th, by Rev. W.F. Grundy, Mr. Adam Staab and Miss Roxa Aspinall.DIED
FLETCHER--Ella, daughter of Wm. Fletcher, was drowned in Shell Creek, four miles east of Schuyler, Thursday last. She and her little brother were sitting on a foot bridge, when her hat blew off. In trying to grab it she lost her balance, and was drowned.JAMISON--Walter Jamison, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Cadiz, Ohio, died Monday morning, July 2d, '83, at the advanced age of 83 years. Mr. Jamison was personally known to many Nebraska readers of the Journal.
The Columbus Democrat, July 21, 1883
BIRTHS
WOODS--Fatty Woods announces the arrival of another "little shaver," Sunday a week ago, who is putting up with him, and Henry thinks of keeping him.MARRIED
CHOLLAR-HAYNES--At Humphrey, July 1st, by Justice Maynard, Mr. D.W. Chollar, to Miss R.A. Haynes, both of Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.
The Columbus Journal, July 25, 1883
MARRIED
SCHERRER-GLUR--At Columbus, July 19th, by Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, Mr. Marcus Scherrer and Miss Caroline Glur, both of this city.DIED
BIRDSALL--At the residence of Geo. S. Truman, near Genoa, Neb., on the 20th inst., from the results of an accident, Deborah B. Birdsall, in the 57th year of her age--a resident of Loudoun county, Virginia.HORST--Leoanard Horst died at the residence of his parents in Polk county, July 8th. aged 27 years. It is supposed that he contracted the disease of which he died while living in Oregon.
RIVET--[In Memoriam.] On the death of Patrick Rivet who departed this life May 15th, 1883, at the age of 20 years and 4 months.
The Columbus Democrat, July 28, 1883
MARRIED
SCHERRER-GLUR--At Columbus, July 19, by Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, Mr. Marcus Scherrer, and Miss Caroline Glur, both of Columbus.GIER-??--Mrs. Lambert Gier went down to Chilicothe, Missouri, on Tuesday to attend the wedding of a brother of Mr. Gier. She expects to be absent about three weeks.
The Columbus Journal, August 1, 1883
MARRIED
WEAVER-SCHRACK--At the residence of the bride's parents, at Crete, Nebraska, July 25th, Mr. Louis Weaver of this city and Miss Phoebe Schrack of Crete.
The Journal unites with the hosts of friends of the happy couple, in wishing them long life and prosperity.SMITH-CLARK--At Woodville, Neb., the residence of the bride's parents, on Thursday, July 26th, 1883, Mr. H.P. Smith of Genoa, formerly of Columbus, to Miss Jennie Clark, of Woodville. The presents were numerous and appropriate.
The mail brings to the sweet tooth of the printer a supply of the wedding cake, reminder of the ceremony. Our friend H.P., will have the congratulations of his hundreds of friends on this happy occasion, and the many good qualities which have won their regard can only be perfected by life-association with the chosen partner of his joys. To the new couple the Journal wishes all the happiness mortals dare hope for.DIED
MENCHEK--A young Bohemian named Mencheck was drowned in Skull creek, Butler county, July 27th. He was crossing with a team when they became frightened and ran off the bridge. The Press says he was to have been married the same day.
The Columbus Democrat, August 4, 1883
MARRIED
WEAVER-SCHRACK--At the residence of the bride's parents, at Crete, Nebrska, July 25th, Mr. Louis Weaver, of this city, and Miss Phoebe Schrack, of Crete.
Louie is one of the exemplary young men of Columbus manly in his intercourse with others, earnestly devoted to and ever reliable in his business affairs, and if he has made a wise and happy choice in this most important of all matters, it but accords with his general life.SMITH-CLARK--At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. Howard P. Smith of Genoa, Neb., to Miss Jennie E. Clark of Woodville, Neb., Rev. John Burkhardt of St. Edward, officiating.
Mr. Smith has a host of friends here in his old home to tender congratulations and wish him and his happy choice fair and blissful sailing on their matrimonial voyage.DIED
DEY--Coroner Heintz was summoned to Humphrey, Wednesday, to hold inquest over the body of a man named Fred Dey, who accidentally shot and instantly killed himself, Tuesday evening. Young Dey was a clerk in a drug store at that place. It appears that he was loading a pistol at the time, expecting to shoot a dog that had been annoying him, the pistol going off and the ball passing about an inch above the heart. This is another warning to those who handle fire-arms.
The Columbus Journal, August 8, 1883
BIRTHS
WADSWORTH--August 4th, to Mrs. D.D. Wadsworth, a son.MEAD--August 3d, to Mrs. S.D. Mead, a bouncing son weighing 11 pounds.
BYRNE--August 7th, 1883, to the wife of B.A. Byrne, of Duncan, a daughter.
DIED
DAY--A strange as well as sad accident happened in this town Tuesday evening of last week. Fred Day, a young man, nephew of Dr. A.W. Trout, who was clerking and living with the Dr., was found dead, with a pistol ball shot near his heart; the account as learned from the Dr. is that he had been out hunting and Fred was left, as usual, to attend the store, and when he came in from the hunt, he was to have the team to take a drive with a friend a couple of miles into the country; all went along as usual, Fred assisting Mrs. Trout in preparing supper, and Mrs. Trout about train time went over to her sister's, Mrs. C.H. Graham, telling Fred to keep a good watch of his uncle and he would not need to unhitch and hitch the horses again. Fred had often said there was a dog on this particular route that had frequently troubled him, and that he would shoot it some time, and it is generally supposed that he was preparing the pistol to take with him, as about ten or fifteen minutes after Mrs. Trout leaving the house the Dr. came home and entering the house found Fred in a sitting or lounging position; he supposed first asleep, but on going nearer saw the pistol at his feet and that his shirt was burning near his heart; he extinquished the fire and found he was dead, having passed away without a struggle. As above stated an alarm was given and Dr. W.H. Hampton examined the wound and found that the ball had passed so near his heart that it had cut off the large blood vein above the heart. The coroner was summoned and appeared the next morning and calling a jury examined the case. The jurymen were Messrs. G.W. Clark, H. Teiskotter, D. Brooks, P.H.O. Rourk, M.C. Bloedorn, A. Gabriel. The verdict in substance was that Fred Day came to his death accidentally on the 31st day of July, 1883, between the hours of five and six o'clock p.m., while loading or unloading a Remington Derrenger, carrying a 44 calibre, it being accidentally discharged and taking his life. The funeral took place from the residence of A.W. Trout Thursday morning, being well attended. It was an imposing sight to see the number of teams and people turn out to pay the last tribute of respect to one of our young friends who, always so full of life and respect himself, had won a large circle of friends in a short time, having been here less than a year. His untimely death seemed to fairly unnerve the masses. We would add while we will sadly miss you, while we would be pleased to meet your smiles and see you apparently happy here, Fred, we would not wish you back, knowing how full of trials and troubles is this world, and believing that our loss is your eternal gain, we will say to earth, Fred, farewell. [Humphrey]
The Columbus Journal, August 15, 1883
MARRIED
PICKETS-REED--August 13th at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Rush, Mr. Angelo Pickets and Miss Louie Reed.SMITH-MILES--At the residence of the bride's parents in this city, Aug. 7th, by Rev. Wilson, Wm. H. Smith and Miss Jennie B. Miles, all of this city.
DIED
DIETRICH--Sunday, Aug. 12th, Wilhelmina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dietrich, aged 14 years.WANDEL--Monday morning, August 13th, at 4:30, after an illness of 32 hours, of cholera infantum, Louis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wandel, aged 2 years, 4 months.
GUNKLE--Last Saturday evening an unusual accident occurred a few miles out of the city and one which proved fatal to a human life in its consequences. A young man by the name of Francis Gunkle was the unfortunate. He started out early in the evening with a mixed load of furniture, lumber, &c., drawn by a spirited span of horses that were by no means easy to manage. Nothing definite could be ascertained as to how the accident was brought about, but between 8 and 9 o'clock in the evening Gunkle was brought back and taken to Ipsen's drug store where Dr. Gahan was summoned and all that surgical and medical skill could do was done for his relief. His injuries were internal, blood oozed from his nostrils and mouth, and the mark indicated that a wheel of the wagon had passed over his chest. Eye witnesses turned away sickened at the sight and the groans of the suffering man indicated that his agonies were unbearable. He died at half past one Sunday morning.--Grand Island Times.
The Columbus Democrat, August 18, 1883
BIRTHS
WARNACK--Sunday, August 12th, to the wife of Daniel Warnack, a daughter.MARRIED
PICKETS-REED--Aug. 13th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Rush, Mr. Angelo Pickets and Miss Louie H. Reed.SMITH-MILES--Aug. 7th, at the residence of the bride's parents, in this city, by Rev. Wilson, Wm. H. Smith and Miss Jennie B. Miles, all of this city.
TAYLOR-CRAWFORD--In Columbus Agu. 12th, by Rev. R.B. Wilson, Mr. John R. Taylor and Miss Nellie Crawford, all of Platte county.
BRINDLY-FITZPATRICK--In this city at the residence of C.A. Newman, Wednesday evening, Aug. 15th, 1883, Mr. Charles Brindly and Miss Sarah Fitzpatrick, Judge A.M. Post offiicating.
This young couple start in life under circumstances hopeful and cheering, both possessing those qualities of heart and mind which adorn and beautify social and intellectual life in its higher and purer realms.DIED
DIETRICH--Sunday, Aug. 12th, Wilhelmina, daughter of Mr. and and Mrs. Wm. Dietrich, aged 14 years.WANDEL--Monday morning, Aug. 13th, at 4:30, after an illness of 32 hours, of cholera infantum, lois, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wandel, aged two years and four months.
The Columbus Journal, August 22, 1883
MARRIED
BRINDLEY-FITZPATRICK--At the residence of C.A. Newman, August 15th, 1883, by Judge A.M. Post, Charles A. Brindley, Esq., and Miss Sarah C. Fitzpatrick.
The ceremony was very brief, and was witnessed by a large number of invited guests. The presents were numerous, consisting of articles both beautiful and useful.
The happy couple have the best wishes of their hosts of acquaintances and friends, with whom the Journal joins in believing that the future has in store for them useful lives, troops of friends and the solid comforts of home.PICKETT-REED--A very pleasant company of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Reed Monday evening, Aug. 13th, to witness the marriage of their daughter Miss Louie H., to Mr. Angelo C. Pickett, by Rev. Rush, which proved a very enjoyable affair. The bountiful refreshments were partaken of with a good relish, the happy couple receiving the many hearty good wishes of their friends, in addition to the large number of useful and valuable presents, which were fully appreciated, and their donors will long be remembered by the receipients. They left at once for their new home, now nearly completed, where we trust they may be spared to each other, to enjoy many happy years.
The Columbus Journal, August 29, 1883
BIRTHS
MARTIN--A little further down the creek [referring to the following Joseph article] a young visitor has made his or her appearance in the house of Mr. Christ Martin, but your correspondent not wishing to pry into family secrets, and the little one not yet showing him or herself in pants or petticoat, I can only speak in very general terms, assuring the readers of the Journal that it is either a boy or a girl.MARRIED
DUESMAN-KNIPPING--On the morning of the 21st, most of the people were astir earlier than usual. What brought them out was the marriage of our furniture dealer, Mr. Wm. Duesman to Miss Annie Knipping; the ceremony was performed at the church in presence of a goodly number of friends, after which the happy couple accompanied by a brother of the groom, and sister of the bride and M.C. Bloedorn and Miss Carrie Eimers, as escorts, left on the morning train for Columbus, amid the firing of guns and best wishes of their many friends who looked forward for the evening, as the village people and friends of the newly married pair had been invited to a grand ball to take place at Herman Teiskotter's, a brother-in-law of the bride, in honor of the occasion. Evening bro't. the party back, and at an early hour the company commenced coming and kept it up until the large house was completely filled. While beer, cake and dancing was more free than water, all apparently fell into their own element, the lover of dancing tripped the fantastic toe, the hungry ate, and it is needless to say when they were dry they drank, as morning showed numerous empty beer kegs in that vicinity. Every thing passed off pleasantly, and all were well pleased with the manner in which they were entertained. [Humphrey]DIED
JOSEPH--Several cases of dysentery have occurred, one of which resulted in death. It was that of a little child--the only one of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Joseph. The funeral was well attended, seventeen wagons following the little coffin. The funeral exercises were conducted by Rev. A. Heurich.
The Columbus Journal, September 5, 1883
MARRIED
WILSON-BODMER--A communication from Lost Creek, dated Sept. 4th, asks us to publish the marriage of Mr. W.D. Wilson to Miss Ida S. Bodmer at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. A. Branchi, but neglects to give the date of the happy event.
The Columbus Journal, September 12, 1883
MARRIED
HOCKENBERGER-METZ--At ther residence of the bride's parents, in this city, Saturday, Sept. 8th, 1883, by Rev. Samuel Goodale, Rector of Grace Church, Henry Hockenberger to Miss Millie Metz.
The groom is the genial gentleman, the correct and urbane Henry, that has so long presided at the office of Gus. G. Becher & Co., where he will still remain. It is somewhat superfluous to eulogize him for everybody will wish him all the happiness, all the sunshine and all the prosperity he deserves, and that will be the largest obtainable measure, heaped up and overflowing.
The bride possesses all the qualities to make a home, a real, genuine home.
The wedding was very enjoyable and pleasant. The presents numerous, suitable and serviceable. Well done Henry and Millie.SUTHERLAND-WARBURTON--Thursday evening of last week Miss Georgia Warburton of this city was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Alexander G. Sutherland, of Schuyler. The ceremony was performed at the Episcopal church in this city, the pastor, Rev. Goodale, officiating, and was witnessed by a large concourse of friends. The church was brilliantly lighted and beautifully decorated for the occasion. At half-past eight o'clock the wedding party headed by Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Bowman, with whom the bride made her home, filed into the church and took position before the altar when the beautiful and impressive marriage service was read and responded to and the happy couple were pronounced man and wife. Mrs. Sutherland is loved and honored by all who know her, for her winsome ways, noble womanhood and sweet disposition, and her loss to the social circles of the city which she graced will be sadly felt. With Mr. Sutherland we have no personal acquaintance, but are pleased to hear him spoken of as a man in every way worthy the wife he has chosen.
The Columbus Democrat, September 15, 1883
MARRIED
HOCKENBERGER-METZ--At the residence of the bride's parents, in this city, Saturday, Sept. 8, 1883, by Rev. Samuel Goodale, rector of Grace Church, Henry Hockenberger to Miss Millie Metz.
Henry Hockenberger, we are proud to say, is a young man whose social and business life elevates and adorns the sphere in which he moves. Although quite young, his systimatic habits of business, his exaulted ideas of moral rectitude, the tenacity with which he clings ever to truth, and his high sense of duty to those in whose interest he may act, distinguish him from the majority of young men.
The Columbus Journal, September 19, 1883
BIRTHS
RUDAT--Word reaches us that on Thursday of last week the wife of Mr. Chas. Rudat, presented him with a bouncing girl baby, and that the whole town of Norfolk became very hilarious over the happy event. Charles, there are lots of your friends here who exult with you. We'll take one of Scheck's best!
The Columbus Democrat, September 22, 1883
DIED
McCAFFERY--At Columbus, Sept. 15, 1883, at the residence of her step father, T. Brady, Annie Margrt McCaffery, aged 12 years, 11 months and 20 days.
The Columbus Democrat, September 29, 1883
BIRTHS
DERRY--Wednesday, to Mrs. Geo. N. Drry, a daughter weight 10 1/2 pounds.MARRIED
DINEEN-GRANT--At St. John's church Columbus, Tuesday, Sept. 25th, John C. Dineen to Mrs. Johannah Grant. Father Flood officiating.DIED
LARIMORE--Dr. Larimore of Toledo Ohio was found dead in his bed Thursday morning, at the residence of J.H. Reed his brother-in-law, where he was visiting. Apoplexy was the cause.
The Columbus Journal, October 3, 1883
DIED
LARAMER--Dr. J. Laramer, of Toledo, Ohio, brother-in-law to Mrs. J.H. Reed, living a short distance from the city, arrived at Mr. Reed's on last Wednesday, and in the evening retired to rest, and next morning was found dead in his bed. Dr. Laramer was about 58 years old and in apparent good health. The belief was that he died from apoplexy. His funeral took place from the residence of Mr. Reed at 3 o'clock Sunday, and his remains were buried at the Columbus cemetery. His wife, two sons and a daughter arrived here in time to attend his funeral.
The Columbus Journal, October 10, 1883
MARRIED
McKELVEY-MATTHEWS--By the Rev. J.W. Little, Thursday evening, Oct. 4th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. George L. McKelvey and Miss Cornelia Matthews, all of this city.METCALF-COLE--The following from the Little Falls, N.Y., Courier and Journal which relates to the wedding of a former resident of Columbus, a brother to Mrs. John Wiggins, will be of interest to the friends of the young man here: "On Wednesday of last week the home of Mrs. H.B. Cole was filled with guests, invited to witness the nuptials of her daughter, Miss Satie H. Cole to Mr. Fred. L. Metcalf, of Salisbury. At the appointed time the twain were made one, under a floral arch, from which was suspended a floral 'marriage bell.' The floral display was extensive and very elaborate. After receiving the congratulations of the friends a bountiful repast was enjoyed. Soon after which 'good byes' were spoken and the newly-married couple departed amid a shower of rice, old shoes and other traditional bringers of good fortune. Their tour was to Saratoga and the places of interest on Lake George."
SHAW-DELANO--Fred. W. Shaw, of the Columbus State Bank, was married on the 12th ult., in Cochesett, Mass., to Miss Adelia M. Delano of that place. Fred. was a little sly about the sweetheart back home.
DIED
BREGG--A Polish woman by the name of Bregg, whose home is about 14 miles northwest of Columbus, met with a fatal accident Saturday. She and another woman were in a wagon, when the team became frightened near Flynn's brick yard, the front part of the wagon separated from the other, the box falling to the ground throwing the women out, and a barrel of salt falling upon the unfortunate woman, produced internal injuries which resulted in her death a short time afterwards. As there was no question concerning the cause of her death, no inquest was held. There is a rumor, however, that the team was frightened by another from behind, driven by drunken men.
The Columbus Democrat, October 13, 1883
MARRIED
SMITH-BRADY--Married on Sept. 30, 1883, at Columbus, Neb., by J.G. Higgins, David H. Smith and Miss Rose A. Brady. We congratulate Mr. Smith on his good fortune in securing such a charming and estimable bride, and wish both a long and smooth voyage down the great stream.
Columbus Journal, October 17, 1883
MARRIED
GASS-HOFER--Oct. 12, '83, by Judge J.G. Higgins, Samuel Gass and Anna Hofer.DIED
SLEMMONS--At Cadiz, O., Tuesday evening, Oct. 9th, of consumption, after a long and painful illness, Lorena, wife of W.W. Slemmens, and daughter of A.C. Turner of this city. The Cadiz Republican says "her husband and three children mourn the loss of a most trustful and loving wife and mother. She was a true woman, loved and esteemed by all who knew her." The Sentinel, "Mrs. Slemmons was an intelligent, amiable and accomplished lady beloved by everybody. There is universal sadness in this community at the death of one in the prime of womanhood, leaving three little boys without a mother's love and care."
The Columbus Journal, October 24, 1883
DIED
BECKER--Monday Oct. 15th, Freddie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Becker.GEER--In this city, Saturday, October 20th, 10:20 p.m., Willis S. Geer, Esq., aged 47 years.
Although wonderfully afflicted in body for many years, the Judge's mind was active and bright, and doubtless he was in the front rank of the bar of the State as to legal ability and attainments. He had been a resident of Columbus but a few years, but in that time made many friends who sincerely mourn his departure from the scenes of earth. The funeral took place Monday afternoon, and was very largely attended. His widow and children have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sore affliction.
The Columbus Democrat, October 27, 1883
DIED
GEER--In this city on Saturday evening, at twenty minutes past 10 o'clock, Willis S. Geer, aged 47 years.
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In another column appears a notice of the death of Willis S. Geer, a leading member of the Columbus bar.
Judge Geer was born in Niagara County, N.Y. April 21, 1836, but in early life removed to Michigan. He attended Albion College in the latter state for some time and afterwards read law with the firm of H.A. & L.G. Morse, at Marshall in the same state and was admitted to practice in 1860.
Losing his father while yet at a tender age he was thrown on his own resources, and thenceforward unaided, he worked his way up to the high position which he held at the bar of Michigan and laterly of Nebraska. Six months after his admission to the bar he was attacked with rheumatism of a most virulent form and became crippled to such a degree that locomotion was attended with the greatest difficulty.
In many respects Judge Geer was a most remarkable man. In his composition was the material that heroes are made of. Although for twenty three years continuously suffering under a most grievious physical disability and such as would crush the energies and vanquish the spirit of any ordinary man, yet by the force of his indomintable will power and untiring industry he rose into high rank in that profession where men of health and strength and vigor have so often signally failed. Although bearing through life an affliction such as falls to the lot of but few, yet his sufferings were all his own, for he never obtruded his ailments upon his fellows; no murmur, no complaint. In social life he was companionable and genial, brightening and warming those around him with the sunshine of his own kindly nature. A widow and three daughters are left to mourn for him and his memory will long be cherished by his many friends.
The Columbus Journal, October 31, 1883
DIED
LEWIS--Ephraim Lewis was accidentally shot under the left arm by a rifle in the hands of "Bud" Cowger, on last Sunday forenoon, dying in about an hour afterwards. The deceased is a fourteen year old son of Mr. Ed. Lewis, who lives eight miles southwest of Ulysses. The accident happened while the boys were hunting chickens, and is indeed a sad and untimely affair.--Dispatch.PHILLIPS--From J.A. Turner, who returned Monday from a short visit into Boone county, we learn that Spencer Phillips and his son Jay, perished in the snow storm of the 23d inst., which seems to have been very severe in that section of the country. The unfortunate men had been out hunting, and we judge, not apprehending any storm, had not provided themselves with sufficient covering for an emergency of this kind, and so were chilled to death. The first trace was the finding of their team, tied to the wagon--a considerable portion of the wagon bed having been eat by the horses, which were yet alive.
The body of the father was found lying across that of the son as though he had been trying to shield him from the storm, and preserve within him the heat of life.
The bodies were found near Hackberry Gulch, by parties who had been to the Neligh land office on business.
The Columbus Democrat, November 3, 1883
BIRTHS
LOCKNER--In this city on Oct. 29th to the wife of Gus. Lockner, a daughter.
This is the first little lady that has put in an appearance in Mr. Lockner's family and the face of the happy father is twice its usual width and he deals out cigars like a county candidate.DIED
CAMP--As we go to press, we learn that J.B. Bamp, a former resident of COlumbus, recently died at Scotia, Greely county, in this state.
The Columbus Journal, November 7, 1883
BIRTHS
LOCKNER--Born, to Mrs. Gus. Lockner, Oct. 29th, a daughter.DIED
DUNN--Once more the stern hand of death has been spread over our little town and has taken from among us one of our highly respected citizens. Mr. Dunn last Thursday morning arose as one of us; later in the day some men passing along the road discovered him lying on the ground, and the alarm was given and he was found dead. Paralysis of the heart was the supposed cause of death. Mr. Dunn was an aged man and subject to such spells, and he has often said he was sure he would die in this manner. His many acquaintances will miss his friendly face and his salutation. We can say of him he had no enemies. The deceased leaves an aged widow, (kindly provided for) to mourn his loss. He was followed to the grave on Saturday, being the first to enter in the new Catholic cemetery here, of which church he was a faithful follower. [Humphrey]CAMP--J.B. Camp, Esq., formerly a citizen of Columbus, aged 59 years, died at Scotia, Greeley Co., Neb., of asthma, Tuesday, Oct. 30th, '83. He had been nominated by both parties, for county judge.
The Columbus Democrat, November 10, 1883
BIRTHS
KRAUSE--Thursday, Nov. 8th, to the wife of Gus. Krause, a son.
Since the happy event the young father wears the appearance of selfsatisfaction, and the happy smiles roll over his face in waves as big as Stauffer's majority.
The Columbus Journal, November 14, 1883
BIRTHS
KRAUSE--Born, to Mrs. Gus Krause, Nov. 8th, a son.
The Columbus Democrat, November 17, 1883
MARRIED
The following marriages were performed by J.G. Higgins, county judge, since Sept. 15, 1883:
William Goldsmith, Miss Minne Rudat, of Madison, Sept. 15.
Nils Lindberg, Miss Christine M. Johnson, Platte, Sept. 18th.
Theron T. Crosier, Miss Densia D. Guiles, Platte, Sept. 19th.
William J. Nelson, Miss Ettie M. Hasshberger, Sept. 20th.
Elias V. Clark, Mrs. J.L. Baldwin, Nance, Sept. 25th.
David H. Smith, Miss Rose A. Brady, Sept. 30th.
John Morrow, Miss Elizabeth Hurst, Polk, Oct. 7th.
W.R. Price, Miss Abbie Cresap, Oct. 14th.
Samuel Gass, Miss Anna Hofer, Oct. 12th.
Thomas Pike, Mrs. Sarah J. Sargent, Kearney county, 24th.
Henry H. Warren, Miss Phoebe A. Perry, Butler, Oct. 28th.
Daved B. Folliott, Miss Ada E. Wolf, Platte, Nov. 3d.
John Benda, Miss Anna Polok, Platte, Nov. 3d.
Samuel P. McKee, Miss Caroline VanVactor, Nance, Nov. 7th.
James H. Hopkins, Miss Annie C. Dress, Boone, Nov. 8th.
The Columbus Journal, November 21, 1883
MARRIED
SWORTWOOD-YEOMAN--On Nov. 19th, at the residence of F. Brodfeuhrer of this city, by Judge Higgins, N.L. Swortwood and Miss Ellen Yeoman, both of Silver Creek.DIED
FAY--Mrs. Fay, an aged lady, mother of Mrs. Thos. Farrall, died on Monday last of old age.
The Columbus Democrat, November 24, 1883
BIRTHS
SEGELKE--To Mrs. Charles Segelke, Friday, born, a daughter.MARRIED
The following are recent marriages performed by County judge; J.G. Higgins:
At the residence of F. Brodfuehrer, Columbus, on the 21st, Mr. Nathan L. Swartwood and Miss Ellen D. Yeoman both of Merrick county Neb.
On Nov. 21st, at the Clother House, Mr. D.J. Gates and Mrs. Alta A. Baker, both of Boone county Neb.
On Nov. 21st, Mr. Lewis F. Brown and Miss Bridget E. Roach, both of Boone county Neb.
On Nov. 22d, Mr. Herman Wolf and Miss Amelia Froelich, both of Platte county Nebraska.DIED
FAY--Mrs. Fay, mother of Mrs. Thos. Farrell, died Monday.
The Columbus Journal, November 28, 1883
MARRIED
WOLF-FROELICH--Nov. 22d, by the same, Herman Wolf and Miss Amelia Froelich, all of Platte county.GATES-BAKER--Nov. 21st, by Judge J.G. Higgins, D.J. Gates and Mrs. Alta A. Baker, both of Boone county.
The Columbus Democrat, December 1, 1883
DIED
McGRATH--Dan. Condon received news the other day of the death of his uncle, Daniel McGrath, of Montreal, Canada. He was inspector of railway masonry for the Dominion government, and was the last one of four brothers and twelve sisters.
The Columbus Journal, December 5, 1883
BIRTHS
MECKBEE--Born, to Mrs. Charles Meckbee, Dec. 4th, a bouncing boy.MARRIED
TEDROW-KINGSTON--At the residence of the bride's parents, five miles northwest of Columbus, at 2:30 o'clock Thursday, Nov. 29, W.H. Tedrow and Jennie R. Kingston were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. Little officiating, C.J. Garlow and Miss Alice Kingston acting as groomsman and bridesmaid.
The bride and groom were beautifully attired and made a fine appearance before the guests. After the ceremony, we repaired to the dining room, where a table was spread with nearly all luxuries imaginable. The presents were quite numerous and valuable, viz: A large tureen by Mrs. Swortsley; sugar bowl by Jessie Swortsley; silver butter knife and sugar spoon, by Miss Mary E. Coalter; set of napkins, by Misses Daisy and Belle Swortsley; set of silver spoons, by Mrs. A.E. Coalter; silver butter knife, by Will Swortsley; silver napkin rings, by Miss Laura and Walter Butler; silver napkin rings, by Miss Alice Kingston; silver and glass cologne set, by Miss Myra Ewing; silver pickle caster, Mr. Brugger; silver butter dish, by C.J. Garlow; set silver knives, by mr. Field. Mr. Tedrow has succeeded in capturing one of Platte county's fairest and best damsels, and Miss Kingston also captivated a handsome, business and energetic young man. Therefore their voyage on the ocean of life is bound to be a smooth one.DIED
FRIEDHOF--In Columbus, Neb., Nov. 28th, 1883, Maggie M., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Friedhof, aged 21 months.
Maggie was a sweet, promising little girl and her sudden death casts a shadow of deep sorrow over the hearts of the parents.
A large and imposing funeral cortege of sympathizing friends followed the remains to the cemetery where the grave was strewn with flowers by little hands and loving hearts.KEATING--Last week Thos. Keating received the sad intelligence of the death of his father in Illinois, where he resided.
RYAN--Mrs. Wm. Ryan of Omaha cut her throat, and died on the morning of the 30th ult.
The Columbus Democrat, December 8, 1883
MARRIED
TEDROW-KINGSTON--At the residence of the brides parents five miles northwest of Columbus, at 2:30 o'clock, on Thursday November 10th, W.H. Tedrow and Miss Jennie R. Kingston were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, in the presents [sic] of several friends and relatives, Rev. Little officating, C.F. Garlow and Miss Alice Kingston acting as groomsman and bridesmaid.
After the ceremony was performed we repaired to the dining room where a table was spread with nearly every eatable imaginable.
The presents were quite numerous and valuable. ...
Mr. Tedrow has succeeded in obtaining one of the fairest, best and purest young ladies in Platte county, or elsewhere, and Miss Kingston has captured a good looking, kind and business young man. Therefore both should congratulate themselves on their victory.DIED
McCARTHY--In this city on the 7th inst., Miss Margaret McCarthy, aged about 37 years.
Miss McCarthy resided for the last ten years in Columbus, and was much loved and respected by her numerous friends, for her many amiable qualities of mind and heart.FRIEDHOF--Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Friedhof have been called to mourn the loss of their little daughter Maggie, who was taken suddenly ill and died Nov. 28th 1883, aged one year and nine months. The bereaved family have the unbounded sympathy of the entire community, who join with them in their sorrow.
The Columbus Journal, December 12, 1883
MARRIED
SAYDER-STEVENS--Married, on the 7th inst., at the home of the bride south of Schuyler, by Elder Nettleton, Mr. Albert Sayder and Miss Annie Stevens, daughter of Wm. Stevens.[Colfax County. From the Sun.]DIED
McCARTHY--Miss Margaret McCarthy, who has been chief nurse at the Sister's Hospital for some time, died in this city on the 7th.POSEGATE--F.M. Posegate, who formerly lived at Silver Creek, died at Genoa, Dec. 1st, of consumption.
The Columbus Democrat, December 15, 1883
DIED
??--Mrs. Lena Edwards, wife of Dr. W.M. Edwards, of Platte Center, received notice recently of the death of her father, in Buffalo, New York, and that she had been apportioned the sum of $10,000 by his will.
The Columbus Journal, December 19, 1883
DIED
MATHEWSON--Charles, son of Major Mathewson of Norfolk, died last week of cerebro spinal meningitis.
The Columbus Journal, December 26, 1883
DIED
EARLY--J.W. Early received a telegram Monday informing him of the death of his brother Alonzo at Pittsburg.MURPHY--Michael Murphy, who lived near Linwood, Butler county, suicided last week by taking concentrated lye. From all accounts the man must have been somewhat demented, as he has before attempted to take his life. On Tuesday of last week he and his boy drove to Linwood where he purchased a can of lye. On the road home he drove the boy from the wagon by throwing a hatchet at him. The boy got into the wagon again, when the father jumped out and abandoned the team, the boy driving home. When found afterwards it was ascertained that he had eaten a portion of the lye. He opposed all efforts made to relieve him and seemed determined to destroy himself. He was an old settler.--Schuyler Sun.
RETEROTH and DERNEL--There are a number of cases of diphtheria north and west of here; J.P. Reteroth has lost five children, and Mr. Dernel has lost three. There are no cases just in this immediate neighborhood. [Humphrey]
The Columbus Democrat, December 29, 1883
MARRIED
GILLAN-ELLIOTT--Tuesday Dec., 25th, in Columbus, at the residence of the bride's father Mr. John Elliott, by Rev. Little, Mr. C.H. Gillan and Margaret K. Elliott, all of Platte county. Quite a number of friends and relatives were present to tender congratulations and happy wishes for all the bliss that usually reigns monarch in two hearts that beat as one. Many costly articles were presented by friends and relatives, and from evidences now before us a most elegant supper terminated the festivities.COOLIDGE-??--Harry Coolidge and wife came up from Plattsmouth to spend the holidays. Harry was recently married to one of Plattsmouth's accomplished and beautiful young ladies.
DIED
DONOVAN--Mr. T.H. Saunders of Polk, was in town Thursday, and from him we learn the particulars of the sad, mysterious hanging of Dan Donovan, eleven year old son of John Donovan, who lives in Clear Creek precinct Polk county ten miles south of Columbus. Mr. Saunders who was present at the funeral says that the coroner's jury returned their verdict of accidental hanging. Evidence from all the surrounding circumstances produced in the minds of the jury, that the boy thoughtlessly tied a rope to a beam in the stable arranged a noose and put his head in when the box he was standing on fell and left him swinging. The mother stated that her son had come in from husking corn in a two acre patch his father had given him and had gone to the stable to do his chores. In less than ten minutes after the boy went to the barn, the father and hired man came in from their work and were leading the horses into the barn, when the father ran against the hanging body. The testimony of the parents and hired man showed that there was nothing in the previous conduct of the boy nor in that of the parents toward him to justify willful hanging; that he was of most cheerfull disposition and had always been treated unusally kind and tenderly by his parents. Mr. Saunders at whose place the boy herded the last two summers, states that he had a habit of playing and experimenting with ropes and feels satisfied in his own mind that he hanged himself accidentally.