Platte Co., NE - 1884 BMD (Jan-June)

Platte Co., NE - 1884 BMD (Jan-June) NEGenWeb Project PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATH NOTICES
RECORDED IN COLUMBUS NEWSPAPERS
1884 (January - June)

The Columbus Journal, January 2, 1884
MARRIED
GILLAN-ELLIOTT--On Christmas day, 1883, at 1 o'clock p.m., at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, by rev. J.W. Little, Mr. Chas. Gillan to Miss Rebecca M. Elliott.
    The bright, beautiful day upon which the happy event was consummated was a pleasant augury of a happy, prosperous voyage on the sea of matrimony which the Journal sincerely hopes may be fully verified. We acknowledge receipt of a generous supply of the delicious wedding cake.
DIED
OBRYAN--An old man near Platte Center, Obryan by name, who has been paralyzed for some time, died on Christmas night.
The Columbus Democrat, January 5, 1884
MARRIED
SUTTON-SACRIDER--Married Dec., 25th, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. A.J. Wright, Mr. Wm. M. Sutton and Miss Laura Sacrider, all of Platte county.
    This worthy young couple have started out on life's journey followed by the best wishes of a host of friends. As a token of their friendship, the following presents were found conspicuously stored away in the "bridal chamber."
    Mr. and Mrs. Truelove--Large glass cake dish.
    Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler--Beautiful pitcher.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wright--Set of glass ware.
    Mr. and Mrs. Sutton--Fruit dish and marble top Bureau.
    Mr. Fenner--Silver napkin rings & butter knife.
    Miss Nicholson--Sauce dish.
    Mrs. Spielman--Napkins and table cloth.
    Mrs. Watts--Cup plates.
    From the Groom to the Bride--Rocking chair.
    Mr. and Mrs. Alexander--Cake dish.
BURNS-SWORTSLEY--At the residence of the bride's parents, five miles north of Columbus, on Christmas evening at 5:30 o'clock, G.O. Burns and Daisy Swortsley, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends; Mr. wIll Swartsley and Miss Laura Burns acting as bridesman and bridesmaid, Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty officiating. Numerous and useful presents were made to the fair young couple.
    The presents being too mumerous to mention, we give one one viz. a gold watch, presented by the brides father.
    Mr. Burns has been rather sly in his courting but has gained the heart and hand of a fair young lady who is able to make her own clothes and cook a good meal, and it is useless to say that Miss Swortsly has a man upon whom she can rely on at all times, he being a sober, industrious, christian gentleman.
    The party from Columbus, who went to serenade, will find their bells at Ed. Fitzpatrick's. We would advise you, ladies and gentlemen not to forsake your musical instruments, another time for a few apples and cakes.
ELBERS-REECE--Married Dec. 1st, 1884, by John G. Higgins County Judge Mr. Peter H. Elbers and Miss Katharina Reece, both of Platte county.
    Mr. Elbers is one of the thrifty and solid young man of Platte county, and the fair bride is in every way worthy of his wise choice.
DAY-RANDALL--On Jan. 1, 1884, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. William R. Day, of York county, and Miss Carrie J. Randall of Platte county, by John G. Higgins County Judge.
    We are unacquainted with the bridegroom. The bride is a daughter of our worthy friend W.H. Randall, Esq., and her many friends in this community wish her a long life and a full measure of wedded bliss.
CLASPILL-DAY--On Jan. 1, 1884, by John G. Higgins, County Judge, Mr. Charles Claspill, of Hall county and Miss Laura Young, of Nance county.
    We congratulate Mr. Claspill on his success in capturing one of the best and fairest of Nance county's daughter's. May the sun always shine on them.
DIED
MERCER--George W. Hulst was in Omaha this week attending the funeral of his nephew, a bright little boy two years old, son of Dr. Mercer of that city. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends in this community.
The Columbus Journal, January 9, 1884
MARRIED
ELBERS-REECE--Dec. 1st, 1883, by J.G. Higgins, Mr. Peter H. Elbers and Miss Katharina Reece, both of Platte county.
CLASPILL-YOUNG--On Jan. 1, 1884, by J.G. Higgins, Mr. Charles Claspill, of Hall county, and Miss Laura Young, of Nance county.
DAY-RANDALL--On Jan. 1st, 1884, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. William R. Day, of York county, and Miss Carrie J. Randall of Platte county, by J.G. Higgins, County Judge.
SUTTON-SACRIDER--Dec. 25th, at the residence of the bride's father at Wattsville, by Rev. A.J. Wright, Mr. Wm. M. Sutton and Miss Laura I. Sacrider, all of Platte county.
    This worthy young couple have started out on life's journey, followed by the best wishes of a host of friends. As a token of their friendship, the following presents were found conspicuously stored away in the bridal chamber:
    Large glass cake dish, Mr. and Mrs. Trulove; beautiful pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler; set of glassware, Mr. and Mrs. Wright; silver napkin rings and butter knife, Mr. Fenner; sauce dish, Miss Nicholson; napkins and table cloth, Mrs. Spielman; cup plates, Mrs. Watts; rocking chair, from the groom to the bride; fruit dish and marble top bureau, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton; cake dish, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander.
BURNS-SWORTSLEY--At the residence of the bride's parents, five miles north of Columbus, on Christmas evening at 5:30 o'clock, G.O. Burns and Daisy Swortsley, in the presence of a number of relatives and frieMrriednds; Mr. Will Swortsley and Miss Laura Burns acting as bridesman and bridesmaid, Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty officiating.
    After the ceremony and congratulations the bride and groom, closely followed by guests, passed from the parlor to the dining room, where a table stood, richly laden with good things, and there partook of the many varieties of food prepared for the occasion. Many valuable and useful presents were made to the fair young couple, too numerous to mention; however we will say a gold watch was presented by the bride's father. Mr. Burns is always well remembered on Christmas but this time he received a present which cannot be compared to money nor gold, a present which will make clouds sunshine, heretofore long dreary days, short and pleasant, one that will cherish him in sickness and in health--a loving, industrious, intelligent lady. And Miss Swortsley has received the same in Mr. Burns, he being an industrious, honest, christian gentleman. We wish them many happy years together and prosperity while they do live.
DIED
CONNELLY--James Connelly, killed on New Year's day while making a coupling on the C.St.P.M.& O. road, about seventy miles north of Omaha was the last of three brothers who have been killed on the railroad. His home was at Omaha.
The Columbus Democrat, January 12, 1884
MARRIED
HOFFMAN-??--Last month John E. Hoffman bade his Columbus friends a temporary good by and wrongfully, falsely, wilfully and with malace prepense and aforethought and with the intent and purpose of gulling, beguiling, deluding deceiving and misleading the aforesaid friends declared and told them he was going east to visit his folks whom he had not seen for years. Imagine the surprise of these same friends when John stepped off the cars the other day bearing triumphantly on his left arm a fair bride. "T'was ever thus" &c. Well, John, we wish you and your estimable life-partner a long life and abundance of happiness.
DIED
McDOUGAL--At Marengo, Ill., on Dec. 29, 1883, Rev. John McDougal, aged 79 years.
    Rev. Mr. McDougal was father of Mrs. J.J.H. Reedy, of this city. He served in the ministry for over fifty years and was a pioneer missionary in south western Nebraska for eight years. At the age of 75 his circuit was 250 miles which he traveled monthly. He died full of years and his good works will follow him to that better land.
O'TOOLE--Died near Lost Creek, on Jan. 7th, 1884, Esther O'Toole aged 86. Mrs. O'Toole was grandmother of the Rossiter boys and was a lady of very estimable qualities. In accordance with her dying request she was borne to the grave by her six grandsons, the Rossiter brothers, as pall bearers. The sight was a very imposing one.
The Columbus Journal, January 16, 1884
MARRIED
BEVERSTOCK-??--We learn that Barney Beverstock, formerly with L. Kramer of this city, was recently married at Shelby, Ohio. His many friends here tender their congratulations.
DIED
McCUNE--An infant daughter of Charles McCune died at Schuyler on the 3d of pneumonia.
BOGGS--Mr. J. Boggs on the 2d lost two little daughters, Jeannette and Gertrude, by diptheria.
The Columbus Democrat, January 19, 1884
MARRIED
EDWARDS-CHRISTENSON--On December 19, 1883 at the Lutheran church in Lookingglass Precinct by Rev. C.E. Levin, Mr. F.W. Edwards and Miss C.M. Christenson, both of Platte county.
CHRISTENSON-WILKSON--At the same place and by the same minister on December 12th, 1883, Mr. John Christenson and Miss Dorothea Wilkson, both of Platte county.
ROTHLEITNER-DAVIS--On Jan. 16, 1884, at Columbus, by Hon. J.J. Sullivan, County Judge, Frank W. Rothleitner, of Holt county, and Miss Cornelia A. Davis of Platte county.
DIED
POSTLE--At Dekalf, Ill., on January 6th, 1884, Mr. James Postle aged 69 years. Mr. Postal was father of Martin Postal, of this county. He led an active, honorable and useful life and died respected by all who had formed his acquaintance.
The Columbus Journal, January 23, 1884
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
ECHOLS-HUDSON--Cards are out for the wedding this evening of J.C. Echols to Miss Sadie Hudson. Hearty congratulations of all their acquaintances will be in order.
MARRIED
BURGESS-ROBERTS--At Chicopee, Mass., Jan. 9th, '84, C.A. Burgess of National City, Cala., and Miss M.A. Roberts of Waterbury, Conn.
DIED
VANDOOZER--Rev. S.P. Vandoozer died at Fullerton Wednesday last. He was residing elder of the Albion district.
JAWORSKI--Mrs. Jno. Jaworski died Jan. 17th 11 o'clock, at her residence in Burrows precinct this county, of typhoid pneumonia.
The Columbus Democrat, January 26, 1884
MARRIED
ECHOLS-HUDSON--On Jan. 23rd, 1884, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J.W. Little, Mr. Jackson Echols and Miss Sadie Hudson, all of this city.
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J.C. Echols and wife, who were married on Wednesday last, carry with them on their embarkment on the matrimonial vayage the wishes of many friends. Mr. Echols having been left an orphan boy fifteen years of age in this town some eight years ago, he had necessarily to encounter many of the temptations that usually fall in the way of the youth, but unlike the many, who are allured into evil paths at that age, circumstanced as he was, his aspirations at once took hold of the problems of practical life and by a steadfastness of purpose and laudible ambition he has grown to manhood in moral strength and honesty, no young man in Columbus to day standing higher in the confidence and respect of the people than he.
The Columbus Journal, January 30, 1884
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCMENT
COOK-ANDERSON--Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Emma Anderson of this city and Will S. Cook, of Kearney, at the Clother House, Thursday, February 7th.
MARRIED
ECHOLS-HUDSON--January 23, 1884, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J.W. Little, Jackson Echols and Miss Sadie Hudson, all of this city.
HADFIELD-BURGESS--At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J.A. Baker, in the city of Denver, Colorado, on January 24th inst., at 4 p.m., Mr. D.P. Hadfield to Mrs. Lizzie Burgess, Rev. Dr. Hays officiating.
    It will be remembered that the parents of Mrs. Burgess resided in Columbus from 1860 till they removed to Colorado several years ago. Mr. Hadfield is a worhthy man; is foreman of the Union Pacific machine shops at Denver, where he has resided for the past three years. After the ceremony and congratulations of friends, the happy couple departed for the west, expecting to be absent about ten days, when they will return to the Queen City of the plains, there to reside permanently.
DIED
BENSON--In this city, January 25th, 1884, Joshua C., son of W.C. and Susan H. Benson, aged 16 yrs., 7 mos.
BOSCH--Anton Bosch of Colfax county, came to Schuyler, drank freely of beer and whisky. He started home with another young man. On the road they drank more whisky and diluted alcohol. Anton complained of being sick, laid down in the wagon, and his companion covered him with bedquilts, thinking there was nothing the matter except (?) that he was a little "full." The Herald adds: "When they arrived at Bosch's, about 10 o'clock, they put him to bed, and before 3 o'clock in the morning he was dead. Anton was about 18 years old, and was looked to as the support of the family, the father having died about two years ago."
The Columbus Democrat, February 2, 1884
BIRTHS
ROTHER--Sunday morning, January 27, 1884, to Mrs. S.W. Rother, a daughter, weight 12 lbs. The young father feels bigger than Baby Barns.
CONNOR--Born, Wednesday January 30th, to the wife of Thomas Connor, a son.
CRITES--Born, to Mrs. A.W. Crites, of Plattsmouth, Neb., on the 29th ult, a boy.
    We can imagine the blissful smiles that are playing around the beaming countenance of A.W. as he sets up the cigars to the Plattsmouth boys on this happy occasion.
BRODFUEHRER--F. Brodfuehrer, our popular jeweler, recently received an invoice of two beautiful and valuable jewels in the form of twin babies, a boy and a girl. His friends have been tendering to him their double congratulations for the last four days and cigars are circulating freely among the inhabitants of Columbus.
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
COOK-ANDERSON--Cards are out announcing the forth-coming wedding of Miss Emma Anderson and Mr. W.S. Cook. Miss Emma has made hosts of friends by her quiet and lady-like manners and they all wish her joy and happiness in her matrimonial life.
DIED
RIVET--In Joliet township, Platte county, Sunday, Jan. 26th, 1884, Sarah Rivet, daughter of Joseph Rivet, aged 17 years.
McGANN--A young man named John McGann in the employ of Dan Condon on the Oregon Short Line recently died of blood poisoning. His parents reside at Wilkesbarre, Penn.
The Columbus Journal, February 6, 1884
DIED
DAY--Near York, this state, Jan. 28th, of typhoid fever, Carrie Jane, wife of Wm. R. Day, and daughter of W.H. and Sarah A. Randall of this place, in the nineteenth year of her age.
    The circumstances of this death are peculiarly sad. A bride on New Year's day, the first month of the new year closed over her grave; and she so young, too! She had many acquaintances here who will mourn her early and sudden taking away. She was a fond and obedient daughter, very gentle and considerate, and the flight of her spirit leaves a vacancy in the home circle that no other can fill.
    We publish the following letter as of interest to mourning friends, remarking that, although his daughter died on Monday the 28th, Mr. Randall had no knowledge of it until he received this letter, the following Friday, Feb. 1st, although three telegrams had been sent. He immediately went to York:
    York, York Co., Neb., Jan. 30th, '83.
    Dear Sir:--At the request of William Day I write you these sad lines. I have to tell you that your daughter Carrie is dead. She died last Monday at 4 o'clock in the evening. It was a sad surprise to us all. She complained some for a few days before, but little did we think she would be called for so soon. She would say every day that she would be up in the morning. Last Saturday night she was taken worse and Billy went for a doctor. When he came, he said that there was but one chance in ten for her to get well, as it was a very critical case of typhoid fever. We then called in another doctor, but all in vain to save her. Dr. Porter and Dr. Scott of York were the doctors who attended her. She never would complain to us even when she was the sickest. Her death leaves us all in tears and grief, to give her up so soon. She made many friends among our neighbors during her short stay all of whom mourn with us. We tried to let you know by sending you a dispatch Monday. We did not get any answer. We waited till Tuesday night, but received no answer so we sent another. We waited until Wednesday for word from you but received no answer and were obliged to bury her. She was buried to-day about 4 o'clock. We were sorry at not being able to hear from you. Please write when you receive these words. Remember that we all sympathize with you in your trouble, as Carrie was a warm inmate in our family.
    Yours most truly,
    John H. Day, Wm. Day's father.
[A separate article follows]
--Death does not always choose its victims, it seems, from those who could be spared the most, yet we must mournfully submit to the power that is supposed to do all things weel, whenever and wherever it points the time. The sudden taking away of Mrs. Wm. R. Day, by typhoid fever at her home five miles south of this city, last Monday evening, again calls forth sympathy from the many friends of the bereaved husband. Mr. Day is a young man, just starting in life, and to be thus called upon to separate from one he so dearly loved, and to whom he had married less than a month, is indeed hard for him to bear, and look into the future with the same bright hopes which so recently foreshadowed his daily walks. The remains will probably be taken to Columbus, where the parents of the deceased reside, for interment in the family burying ground.--York Democrat, Jan. 31.
The Columbus Democrat, February 9, 1884
MARRIED
COOK-ANDERSON--On Thursday evening of this week about one hundred of the elite of Columbus assembled at the parlors of the Clother House, to witness the celebration of the nuptial ceremonies that united Miss Emma Anderson and Mr. Will S. Cook. By half past eight o'clock the spacious parlor was filled to overflowing when the handsome bride and stalwart groom entered and took their place in front of the officiating minister, Rev. Sam'l Goodale, who performed the marriage ceremony according to the impressive form of the Episcopal church. After congratulations had been tendered the happy wedded ones, the guests repaired to the dining hall and with joyous cheer betook of a sumptuous repast. The upper did credit to this popular hostelrie. After supper the Columbus Cornet Band discoursed some excellent music.
    The bride is the youngest daughter of our townsman, David Anderson, and is a genuine Platte County girl, having been born and raised here. The presence of such a goodly number of our first citizens on this occasion is the highest tribute that could be paid to the worth and excellence of this young lady, and the happy groom may well feel proud of having secured for a life-partner one who has commanded in the highest degree the esteem and respect of all her acquaintances, and associates.
    The groom is a fine type of physical and intellectual manhood.
    We are unable to give the names of all in attendance, but we note the following:
    Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Meagher,
    Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ragatz,
    Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Stillman,
    Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Hoehen,
    Mr. and Mrs. Stump,
    Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rasmussen,
    Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lynch,
    Mr. and Mrs. Hockenberg,
    Mr. and Mrs. Jaeggi,
    Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Eraly [sic],
    Mr. and Mrs. Boettechr [sic],
    Mr. and Mrs. Schupback,
Mrs. Keen, Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Zockelt, Misses Becher, Smith, Stenger, Turner, Rasmussen, Coulter, Davis, Cook, Msrs. Falbaum, Anderson, Jaeggi, Goldsmith, Damon, Spiece.
    Among the presents we enumerate the following:
    From the bride's father, a very fine Barmore piano; Bride's mother, an elegant china tea set; Mrs. Speilman, marble top center table, stove; Groom's parents, large family bible; Mr. and Mrs. Kramer, large plush mirror; Kramer's employees, large silver cake dish; Mr. and Mrs. Zockelt, elegant hanging lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Stump, large album; Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Hoehn, fruit spoon and case; Mr. and Mrs. Brodfuehrer, silver vase; Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen, silver butter dish; Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland, silver flower vase; Mr. and Mrs. Ragatz, silver castor; Mr. and Mrs. Keen, silver card receiver; Miss Coulter, silver sugar spoon; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooledge, tea mats; Miss Annie Becher, tidy; Miss Leb, beautiful pin cushion; Abner Turner, hanging lamp; Mr. Adolf Jaeggi, adjustable glass fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. Roen, silver spoon holder; Mr. A. Anderson, elegant clock; Mr. and Mrs. Stillman, silver card receiver; Mr. Gus Speice, silver perfume holder; Mr. and Mrs. John Early, silver soup ladle; D. Dowty, pair elegant vases; A. Boettecher, wisp broom and holder; Mrs. Jaeggi and Mrs. Schupback, silver butter dish; Messrs Jaeggi and Schupbach, silver spoon holder; Miss Lizzie Davis, glass fruit dish; George and Lillian Smith, silver desert dish; Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, silver card receiver; Mr. and Mrs. Zschockel, moustache cup and hanging lamp; Moses Cook, perfume pitcher; Clara Cook, toilet set; Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Meagher, silver perfumery case.
    The following handsome toiletes were conspicuous: that of Mrs. R. brocade velvet; Mrs. H. wine-colored silk; Mrs. S. wine-colored velvet; Mrs. K. brocade silk; Miss S. shrimp pink silk; Miss T. black velvet; Miss C. black gros grain; Miss B. brown plush; Miss R. velvet with crimson waist, Miss S. silk with velvet waist. The bride was handsomely attired in blue silk.
    At half past eleven the happy couple were escorted to the U.P. depot by a large concourse of friends and after many good bye's departed for their future home at Kearny.
The Columbus Journal, February 13, 1884
MARRIED
COOK-ANDERSON--Thursday evening, Feb. 7th, at the Clother House in this city in the presence of a large concourse of friends, Miss Emma Anderson was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Will S. Cook. They were made one under the beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Episcopal church, Rev. Goodale officiating. The young couple thus launched for a life's voyage o'er the great sea of matrimony will have the best wishes of many friends, who will hope that the voyage will be all fair skies and smooth sailing.
    Miss Anderson, the youngest daughter of our well known townsman, D. Anderson, has resided in Columbus with her parents since she was a little girl, and is literally a western woman, having been born in the county. She is a lady whom to know is to respect, and can number as warm friends, all with whom she was socially related.
    Mr. Cook is from Kearney, this state, formerly employed by the U.P. at this point, and is now holding a responsible position under that company, and we learn is a young man in every way worthy the bride he has won.
    After congratulations and a bountiful supper prepared by mine host of the Clother House, the Columbus Cornet Band discoursed some enchanting music, and escorted by a large number of their friends, the happy couple repaired to the depot at half-past eleven and took the Denver train for their future home at Kearney.
    The following were in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. Meagher, Mr. and Mrs. Ragatz, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Stillman, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Hoehen, Mr. and Mrs. Stump, Mr. and Mrs. Rasumussen, Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Hockenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Jaeggi, Mr. and Mrs. Early, Mr. and Mrs. Boettscher, Mr. and Mrs. Schupbach, Mr. and Mrs. Zipher, Mr. and Mrs. Chogett, of Schuyler, Mr. and Mrs. Booth, of Schuyler, Mrs. Keen, of Omaha, Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Zockelt, Misses Becher, Smith, Stenger, Turner, Rasumussen, Coalter, Davis, Benn, Keen, of Omaha. Messrs. Anderson, Abner Turner, Kramer, Higgins, Falbaum, Damron, Goldsmith, Mullen, Speice, Dowty. List of Presents.     Groom to bride, solitaire diamond ring; bride's father, a very fine piano; bride's mother, an elegant china tea set; Mrs. Speilman, marble top center table, stove; groom's parents, large family bible; Mr. and Mrs. Kramer, large plush mirror; Kramer's employes, large silver cake dish; Mr. and Mrs. Zockelt, elegant hanging lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Stump, large album; Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Hoehen, fruit spoon and case; Mr. and Mrs. Brodfuehrer, silver vase; Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen, silver butter dish; Mr. and Mrs. [hole in paper] silver flower [hole in paper] Ragatz, silver caster; Mr. and Mrs. Keen, silver card receiver; Miss Coalter, silver sugar spoon; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coolidge, tea mats; Miss Annie Becher, tidy; Miss Loeb, beautiful pin cushion; Abner Turner, valuable electric hanging lamp; Adolf Jaeggi, adjustable glass fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. Roen, silver sppon holder; A. Anderson, elegant clock; Mr. and Mrs. Stillman, silver card receiver; Gus. Speice, silver perfume holder; Mr. and Mrs. John Early, silver soup ladle; D. Dowty, pair elegant vases; A. Boettscher, wisp broom and holder; Mrs. Jaeggi and Mrs. Schupbach, silver butter dish; Messrs. Jaeggi and Schupbach, silver spoon holder; Miss Lizzie Davis, glass fruit dish; George and Lillian Smith, silver desert dish; Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, silver card receiver; Mr. and Mrs. Zecockol, mustache cup and hanging lamp; Moses Cook, perfume pitcher, Clara Cook, toilet soap; Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Meagher, silver perfumery case; Miss Moehen and Miss Stenger, silver cake dish; Miss Anna Turner, handsome plush mirror.
WHIPPLE-JONES--The following notice got side-tracked somewhere, but it is not yet too late for the Journal to extend its heariest congratulations to the happy couple, and to wish them a prosperous voyage over life's broad sea. Married, at the residence of the bride's parents at Genoa, Jan. 17th, by Elder St. Clair of Albion, Casper Whipple of Albion and Miss Lizzie W. Jones. The bride received quite ______
DIED
HOOD--Jan. 8th, 5:30 p.m., after a sickness of many months, Herbert Hood, son of Rev. J.A. Hood of Schuyler, in the 25th year of his age.
    Herbert was well known to many of our Columbus readers, and highly respected for his good qualities. His sorrowing parents will have the sympathy of their many friends here in their sore affliction.
RIVET--Mr. Joseph Rivet has again been afflicted in his family. His daughter Sarah, a young lady of education and promise, died, the third grown up child of Mr. Rivet that died in about a year's time. Only a few days before one of his grand children died. How general is the sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. Rivet in their bereavement was clearly shown by the fact that about forty teams accompanied the corpse of Miss Sarah to its last resting place in the Catholic cemetery by the church on Upper Shell creek.
The Columbus Journal, February 20, 1884
DIED
IAMS--February 7th, Mrs. Jane Iams, aged 67 years. She was the mother of Mrs. F. Meade of this county, and was born in Urbanna, Champaign Co., Ohio.
CHANDLER--Archie Chandler, a mulatto, was found dead near the U.P. track four miles west of this place, yesterday morning. From appearances, he seemed to have lost his footing on the steps of the car, and was thrown onto the frozen ground, dislocating his left shoulder and probably fracturing the skull. He was accompanied on the train by his son and they had tickets to San Francisco. The unfortunate man had been drinking heavily. His body lay at the depot yesterday, waiting the arrival of his son, and was a truly pitiable sight.
The Columbus Democrat, February 23, 1884
BIRTHS
HEITKEMPER--Monday February 18th, to Mrs. John Heitkemper, a daughter, weight 10 pounds.
TURNER--Born, Tuesday, Feb. 18th [sic], to the wife of M.K. Turner, a daughter.
MARRIED
MUNSON-MATSON--John Munson and Betsy Matson were married last week at the residence of the bride's brother, Peter Matson in Walker Township, Rev. Levin, officiating. We predict a useful and happy future for this very worthy young couple.
ALLBRIGHT-CARLIN--Feb. 14th, 1884, at the German church in Bismarck township, Platte County, Andrew Allbright, of Dakota, to Miss Caroline Carlin, of Platte Co. Neb. Bridesmaids, Miss Annie Schrieber and Miss Mary Schwartz. The nuptials were witnessed by a large number at the church. After the marriage ceremonies the happy couple together with thirty-five couple[s] repaired to the residence of the brides mother, where dancing and other social commings made the occasion one of much pleasure to all present.
BENNETT-SHERMAN--In Columbus, Neb., February 19th, 1884, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, Mr. George Bennett of Polk County, Neb., and Miss Florence Sherman of Page County, Iowa.
DIED
CHANDLER--A colored man named Archie Chandler from Six Centre, Va., was found dead on the U.P. railway track about four miles west of town on Tuesday morning last. The unfortunate man was on his way to California accompanied by his son a youth of about 14 years. During the night while passing from one car to another it is supposed he missed his footing and fell beneath the fatal wheels.
The Columbus Journal, February 27, 1884
BIRTHS
MAURY--To Mrs. David Maury, Feb. 22, a daughter.
ERNST--To Mrs. Julius Ernst, Feb. 22d, a daughter.
TURNER--Feb. 19th, to Mrs. M.K. Turner, a daughter.
HENSLEY--Feb. 18th, to Mrs. W.N. Hensley, a daughter.
LAUCK--To Mrs. G.C. Lauck, Feb. 22d, a daughter, weight 10 1/2 pounds.
MARRIED
BENNETT-SHERMAN--In Columbus, Neb., Feb. 19th, 1884, by Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, George Bennett of Polk county, Neb., and Miss Florence Sherman of Page county, Iowa.
RYAN-O'NEILL--On Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1884, Mr. Wm. Ryan and Miss Anna Bell O'Neill, daughter of one of the proprietors of the Commercial Hotel, were married in the Catholic church, by Rev. J.T. Smith. They took that morning's train for Columbus, for a short visit.--O'Neill Banner.
DIED
WEAR--In this city, Feb. 24th, 1884, Mrs. Martha Wear, in the 67th year of her age.
    The deceased was born in Virginia July 5, 1817, married to J.C. Wear in Highland Co., Ohio, 46 years ago. She was a member of the M.E. church for nearly 50 years of her life.
BOWLSBY--The infant child of Willard Bowlsby died of diptheria last Saturday morning. Mr. Bowlsby has lost two children within the last two weeks from this dreaded disease.--David City Republican.
The Columbus Democrat, March 1, 1884
BIRTHS
JOHNSON; KNUTSON--Note the following new arrivals. To Mr. and Mrs. Hans J. Johnson, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knutson, a son. Their fathers are doing well and feel as happy as a big sunflower. [Looking Glass.]
LAUCK--Friday Feb., 22d, to the wife of G.C. Lauck, a daughter.
SCHREIBER--Feb. 14th, to the wife Louis Schreiber a son.
MACKEN--Monday Feb. 25th, to the wife of John J. Macken, a son.
MOWERY--Feb. 16th, to the wife of D.J. Mowery, a boy and thus the great command is being obeyed.
HENSLEY--Sunday morning Feb. 17th, to the wife of W.N. Hensley of the Democrat, a daughter.
TURNER--Monday Feb. 18th to the wife of Hon. M.K. Turner, of the Journal, a daughter.
    Slow again, Turner, as usual, the Democrat one day ahead.
MARRIED
RYAN-??--William Ryan, came down from O'Neill City week before last to spend the honey moon in Columbus. We see by the papers that William has lately captured one of the fair daughters of Greely Co. and his friends here all wish him a long life of happiness and prosperity.
The Columbus Journal, March 5, 1884
BIRTHS
ROEN--Mr. O.T. Roen is the happy father of a bouncing boy which was born to his wife on Feb. 29th, '84. Being born on the last day of February in leap year, the little one can have a birthday only once in four years.
The Columbus Democrat, March 8, 1884
BIRTHS
MACFARLAND--In this city March 2d, to the wife of John Macfarland a daughter.
The Columbus Journal, March 12, 1884
MARRIED
BERCHTOLD-LIEBUNDGUT--Feb. 28th, by Justice J. Rickly, Gottlieb Berchtold and Mrs. Elise Liebundgut.
EIDER-BENTZ--At the residence of the bridegroom at Humphrey, by F.M. Cookingham, Esq., March __, Frederick Eider and Miss Paulina A. Bentz, all of Humphrey.
DIED
JEWELL--March 9th, of consumption, at her residence in Lost Creek, Jennie, wife of Frederick Jewell, aged 20 years, 11 months.
The Columbus Democrat, March 15, 1884
BIRTHS
HEMMER--There was a little boy born to Mrs. Jack Hemmer, weight 6 pounds. [St. Bernard.]
REED--A few days ago John H. Reed, who lives three miles north of Duncan, this county, was presented by his wife with twin babies. No body but John will ever know the force of the mental cataceysm with which John was struck at this startling announcement, coupled with the further announcement that clothes had been provided for only one baby.
WILKIN--Herman Wilkin is prouder than a girl with two lovers, cause a boy recently presented him by his wife.
DIED
IAMS--Died, one and a half miles west of Columbus, Neb., on Thursday, Feb. 7th, 1884, of Consumption, Mrs. Jane Iams, aged 67 years. She was the mother of Mrs. F. Meade of this county. She was born in Urbanna, Champaign county, Ohio. She was buried from the German Reform Church in COlumbus on the 9th, at 2 o'clock p.m. Rev. Elder Rush officiating. A goodly number of neighbors and friends followed the remains to the Columbus cemetery. The community sympathizes with the bereaved friends of the deceased.
    ...
The Columbus Journal, March 19, 1884
MARRIED
WILLIAMS-CLARK--We hear that Miss Mary Clark, a sister of G.W. Clark, was married at Norfolk on Thursday last to Rev. Mr. Williams, of Pierce, Neb. Her many friends wish her joy and happiness, with a long life.
DIED
ELLIS--March 11th, 1884, of asthma, Jacob Ellis, aged 39 years and 23 days. The funeral took place from the M.E. church in this city, March 13th, Rev. Fleharty officiating.
    The deceased was born at Canton, Fulton county, Ill. He had been a resident of Nebraska several years, but wonderfully afflicted in the almost total loss of his voice.
JEWELL--On Sabbath morning, March 9th, Mrs. Jennie Jewell, died at the residence of Mr. Walter Jewell near Platte Centre, Neb.
    She was the wife of Mr. Fred Jewell and daughter of Mr. Henry Marsh and Mrs. Sallie Marsh of Richmond, McHenry Co., Ill. Last fall Mr. Jewell removed to this state for his wife's health, all in vain. Consumption had fixed on her its pitiless grasp. In one week from the time of their arrival they buried their only child, and now Mr. Jewell is alone. The Friday before her death, when I visited her, she said, "I want you to know that I pray to my Saviour every day and trust in Him." Saturday night she said to her husband: "I shall die to-night and I want to die in your arms," and so she did. She had the comfort of her parents' presence in her last hours. About the last thing she said was: "I am dying; but I do not fear death." She was a professor of religion, and acquaintances testify to her consistency. Her relatives "sorrow not, even as others which have no hope."
The Columbus Democrat, March 22, 1884
BIRTHS
SHRINGER--There arrived in this city a deputy post master to remain twenty-one years under W.H. Shringer's parental government. [Humphrey.]
MARRIED
WILLIAMS-CLARK--Miss. Clark, sister of G.W. Clark, was married at Humphrey on Tuesday last to Rev. Mr. Williams of Pierce County. Her many friends wish her a long life of happiness. [Humphrey.]
KRAUSE-FAULKNER--On Feb. 26th, ult., at Waterville, Minn., at the residence of the bride's sister, by Rev. Barnard, Mr. Paul Krause of Albion, Neb., and Miss Carrie Faulkner, of Waterville, Minn.
    We proposed good luck for this young man and the same has been realized. Pual was ever a bright and industrious boy and is well worthy of the beautiful and refined young lady he has been so fortunate in securing for a life-partner. May they prosper and be happy is the wish of all their friends.
DIED
ELLIOTT--Our townsman John Elliott received the sad intelligence Thursday, of the daeth of his brother, Capt. James L. Elliott, at his home near Beatrice this State on the 18th, inst.
The Columbus Democrat, March 29, 1884
BIRTHS
BABCOCK--In this city March 23d, to the wife of C.L. Babcock, a daughter.
ELLIS--In Woodville township, March 16th, to the wife of S.J. Ellis, a daughter.
The Columbus Journal, April 2, 1884
BIRTHS
TURNER--Born, Thursday, March 27th, '84 to Mrs. J.R. Turner, a son. Bring around the cigars, "Cuz."
MARRIED
NEWMAN-MERRITT--At Columbus, March 27th, by Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, Mr. Wm. G. Newman and Miss Clara Merritt.
BURGESS-JORDAN--On Saturday evening, March 15th, '84, by Rev. F.A. Field, at the parsonage in National City, Cal., Mr. Frank P. Burgess to Miss Addie L. Jordan.
    Frank is one of the proprietors of the Record and Miss Jordan is a daughter of a prominent merchant of that city. Frank's numerous acquaintances in this vicinity will be glad to learn that he has concluded to be a whole man by taking to himself the "better half."
SIMMS-SIMMS--Col. Frank Simms, formerly of this city, but now the well-known head porter at the Paxton House, Omaha, was married Thursday of last week to Maggie Simms, by Rev. Mit___, at the home of the bride, corner of 13th and Chicago streets, Omaha. Frank and his bride were remembered in a substantial manner by the employes and proprietors of the Paxton. Frank's Columbus friends, and they are many, send greeting, a long and happy life for him and his bride.
The Columbus Democrat, April 5, 1884
MARRIED
NEWMAN-MERRITT--At Columbus March 27th, by Rev. C.G.A. Hullhorst, Mr. Wm. G. Newman and Miss Clara Merritt.
The Columbus Democrat, April 12, 1884
BIRTHS
WILLARD--Born, April 4th, to the wife of George Willard, a boy.
The Columbus Journal, April 16, 1884
BIRTHS
WEBSTER--Born, Saturday, April 12th, to the wife of C.S. Webster, a son, weight 12 1/2 lbs.
MARRIED
BALES-McINTIRE--Saturday, April 5th, '84, by Judge Sullivan, Mr. Charles W. Bales to Miss Nellie McIntire all of this city.
ANDERSON-ENGELSON--Saturday, April 12th, '84, by Judge Sullivan, Mr. W.E. Anderson to Miss Martha Engelson, all of this city.
The Columbus Democrat, April 19, 1884
BIRTHS
McALLISTER--Born, at Genoa, Neb., April 10, 1884, to Dr. McAllister and wife, a son, weighing 9 1/2 pounds. Mother and child are doing well.
WEBSTER--Born, at Duncan, Neb., April 12, to the wife of C.S. Webster, a boy.
MARRIED
PIERCE-OLSON--Mr. Pierce, of Ill., was married to Miss Matilda Olson of West Hill. Mr. Pierce bought the John Eley farm last fall. [St. Bernard.]
HANSON-ELEY--Swan Hanson of Holt county was married to Miss Jan Eley. May elegant and costly present and a good time. The happy couple leave for Holt this week. [St. Bernard.]
DIED
POLSON--Mr. and Mrs. Polson buried their only daughter on the 8th inst. [St. Bernard.]
LENEHAN--Died, at his home in Shell Creek township, Friday, April 11th, at the age of 97 years, William Lenehan. The funeral services took place Monday from the Shell Creek church, in the presence of one of the largest assemblages ever convened in the community.
The Columbus Journal, April 23, 1884
MARRIED
ANDERSON-ENGLE--Sat., April 12, '84, by Judge Sullivan, W.E. Anderson to Miss Annie Engle, all of this city.
The Columbus Democrat, April 26, 1884
BIRTHS
CALDWELL--Mr. J.C. Caldwell, of Looking Glass, dropped in on us Wednesday, and by the way he handed out the cigars, and the smiling countenance he wore, gave us to understand that something had happened at his house. Well to come right out with it, there was a bouncing 10 pound boy born to Mrs. Caldwell; both mother and child are doing well. Next.
DIED
KINSMAN--J.W. Kinsman, of Polk county, has recently suffered a sad visitation in the death of his three children by that dread scourge, diptheria. We understand the deaths occurred within one week. Mr. Kinsman has the sympathy of his many friends in his sore affliction.
UPHOFF--Died, at the residence of Jacob Fisher, Mrs. Uphoff. She was buried Monday last. A large concourse of her friends followed her to her last resting place. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Journal, April 30, 1884
DIED
BRODFUEHRER--A letter was received last week by F. Brodfuehrer from Germany, containing the sad intelligence of the death of his brother Max, at his home in Saxony. The deceased was a young man, having hardly reached the prime of life, his age being 33 years. He died of lung fever.
BRADY--Friday week Mrs. Terrence Brady died at Omaha, aged 47 years. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Rossiter attended the funeral on the following Sunday.
The Columbus Democrat, May 3, 1884
DIED
BRADY--Died, at Omaha, on April 11th, 1884, Mrs. Terence Brady, aged 47 yrs. Mrs. Brady resided in our community many years and was highly respected. The bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of a large number of friends in their affliction.
The Columbus Journal, May 7, 1884
DIED
MILLER--On Wednesday, April 28th, '84, of inflamatory rheumatism, Mrs. Ida Miller, wife of Chas. Miller of this city.
    The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Rice, at the Congregational church, on Sunday, at 11 o'clock a.m., and the remains followed to the cemetery by a large number of relatives and friends.
STUART--The following obituary, which we copy from the North Platte Telegraph, relates to the death of one well known and who had many friends in this city:
    STUART--On Wednesday, April 9th, 1884, of paralysis and rheumatism, Mary Brown, wife of Wm. J. Stuart, aged 27 years, 6 months and 29 days.
    Mrs. Stuart, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown, came to this city in its early days. As a girl, as a young lady, as a wife, she ever held the esteem of those about her. Her disposition was sweet, kind, loving and generous. She was a consistent working Christian, a member of the Episcopal communion. Her death is peculiarly sad. From ordinary good health, she became, some ten days ago, instantly helpless, every moment ready to tappel over eternity's brink and unable to talk, denied the poor privilege of bidding her loved ones a last fond, loving farewell. She leaves three sons, all less than four years old, a loving husband, parents brothers and sister.
FLEHARTY--Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty of this city received a dispatch Saturday announcing the death of his brother Prof. Fleharty, in Florida, where he had been for some time past hoping to improve his health.
HOLCOMB--Judge H. Holcomb, of Schuyler, an old and highly respectable citizen, died last week. His funeral took place on Sunday last. Several citizens of this city attended.
The Columbus Democrat, May 10, 1884
DIED
MILLER--I hereby tender my thanks to friends for their kindly offers and assistance rendered during the illness, and in the death of my wife, and especially Mrs. C.D. and G.W. Clother for whose constant attention and care I shall ever feel grateful. [signed by Chas. C. Miller]
FLEHARTY--Rev. J.J. Fleharty, brother of Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, died last week at Tampa, Florida, where he had gone some months ago, in the hope of regaining his shattered health. Mr. Fleharty was a man of scholarly attainments and true Christian virtues. When such men die their passing away does not seem like death. It is no emigration to doubtful territory; no plunge into the dark unknown; but a translation from the uncertain to the certain; a rising up from the toils and the sorrows of the present to the joys and the glories of the future.
BELFORD--The Cloud-burst which occurred on Shell Creek, in the vicinity of Lost Creek, on Monday last, was the severest that has ever been known in this county, the water falling in such quantity in the short space of two hours sufficient to flood the entire width of the valley to the depth of four feet. ...
    ... Several bridges across Shell Creek were washed away, while as many smaller ones on Shaad Creek went out. Summing up the total loss, it will not exceed $40,000. The saddest feature of the flood, was the drowning of Mr. Belford's two children on Shaad Creek.
The Columbus Journal, May 14, 1884
BIRTHS
HULST--May 12th, to Mrs. G.W. Hulst, a son.
WEAVER--May 10th, to Mrs. Louis Weaver, a son.
JENNINGS--May 9th, to Mrs. A.M. Jennings, St. Edwards, a daughter.
The Columbus Democrat, May 17, 1884
BIRTHS
WEAVER--Born, May 10th, to the wife of Louis Weaver, a boy; average Nebraska weight.
DIED
SCHREIBER--Died, on May 13, 1884, Alma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schreiber, aged 3 years and 8 months. Alma was a bright child and the joy of her parents, and her death throws a dark shadow over their hearts that no sunshine can dispel.
The Columbus Journal, May 21, 1884
DIED
HRONAK--The thirteen-year-old son of Frank Hronak, of Lincoln precinct, was drowned last week, during the high waters. In attempting to cross a ravine on the farm which had become flooded from the hard rain of Monday, they found the water deeper and swifter than was anticipated, and the father, who had hold of the boy's hand, after a hard struggle, had to abandon the son in order to keep both from going down.--Schuyler Sun.
WAHL--Another death by being mixed up with a plow is reported in Butler county. Jno. Wahl was riding on a plow, when the neck-yoke became detached, the team frightened and Mr. Wahl was thrown in front of the plow, becoming entagled in the frame. The Tribune says that when aid reached him it took over a half hour to extricate him, the plow hving to be partly taken part in order to get him out.
NENO--Mr. Neno, aged seventy, while plowing with a sulky plow lately, was thrown from the seat and got caught in the wheel and lever. After the team had run three miles the lever worked loose and let the plow drop, stopping the horses. Mr. Neno's son-in-law, with whom he lived, was very reluctant to allow him to drive the team but he was confident he could do so. His determination to undertake the work cost him his life. So says the Norfolk News.
The Columbus Democrat, May 24, 1884
BIRTHS
SMITH--Born, Tuesday May 20th to the wife of David Smith, a boy. Weight 10 lbs. and a box of cigars.
DIED
ERNST--Jacob Ernst received a cablegram yesterday, from Switzerland, bearing the sad news of the death of his mother, at Aarwangen, aged 87 years. The funeral took place yesterday (Friday.).
The Columbus Journal, May 28, 1884
DIED
MEAD--Monday morning, May 26th, Adelia E., wife of John Mead, aged 27 years.
The Columbus Democrat, May 31, 1884
DIED
MEAD--Monday morning, May 26th, Adelia, wife of John Mead, aged 27 years.
KOCH; VOIGT--J.W. Apgar came in Wednesday with the assessment books of his township. He reports the death of Andrew Koch, also that of a Mr. Voigt, which occurred week before last, in his neighborhood. Joe says the prospect for a rousing crop on the Looking Glass, never looked more promising.
The Columbus Democrat, June 7, 1884
BIRTHS
AUSTIN--Born, Saturday May 31st, to the wife of James Austin, a boy. The young father is as tickled over it as he would be over fifty just like it.
MARRIED
HEMPLEMAN-SANDERS--In this city June 5th by Judge Sullivan John Hempleman to Miss. Gustina Sanders.
HEIKEN-EICHOFF; REIST-KURTH; MATHEWSON-MILLET--During the month of May, Judge Sullivan threw the matrimonial lariat around Dirk Heiken and Miss. Charlotte Eichoff, J.F. Reist and Mary Kurth, Jesse R. Mathewson of Holt county, and Miss. Ada Millet of this city.
The Columbus Journal, June 11, 1884
MARRIED
HEMPLEMAN-SANDERS--June 5th, by Rev. Miessler, John Hempleman and Miss Gustina Sanders.
MATHEWSON-MILLET--June 3rd, by Judge Sullivan, Jesse R. Mathewson of Holt county, and Miss Ada Millet of this city.
    The Journal wishes the happy couple long life and abundant prosperity.
DIED
BELISLE--June 9th of apoplexy, Mrs. Mary Belisle.
McCORMICK--Mr. John McCormick, whose sudden attack of apoplexy was mentioned in our last issue, died at 4 o'clock, p.m., Monday, June 2d, '84, remaining unconscious from the attack until death carried him away. Mr. McCormick spent the early part of his life at Cadiz, Ohio, and in 1856 removed to Omaha, and has ever since been counted among the number of her enterprising, business men. His remains were consigned to their final resting place in the afternoon of Wednesday, June 4th.
DICKINSON--G.B. Dickinson came to his death in Dixon county, on the 2nd, from the effects of strangulated hernia. He died away from home, and seemingly because he had not been wearing his truss for a day or so. We make this mention because a great many people are afflicted with hernia.
HAMRE--Gunder J. Hamre of Newman's Grove died of heart disease at that place, June 3d. He was a Norwegian by birth, 50 years old, a bachelor, and leaves an estate worth $50,000.
The Columbus Democrat, June 14, 1884
MARRIED
FERGUSON-GARDNER--At Columbus Nebraska June 12th 1884, by Rev. J.W. Little, Mr. Wm. Ferguson and Miss. Minera Gardner, both of Silver Creek Neb.
DIED
BELISLE--In this city Sunday June 8th of appoplexy, Mary Belisle, aged 53 years.
    [...and...]
Mrs. Belisle was found dead in bed, in her house on Monday morning last. A coroners inquest was held and verdict of death from appolexy returned.
Columbus Journal, June 18, 1884
BIRTHS
SAGE--To Mrs. C. Sage, Monday night, June 16th, 1884, a son.
BUCHER--To Mrs. Wm. Bucher, Sunday, June 15th, '84, a son.
HOCKENBERGER--To Mrs. Henry Hockenberger, Saturday, June 14th, '84, a daughter.
MARRIED
FERGUSON-GARDNER--At Columbus Nebraska, June 12th, 1884, by Rev. J.W. Little, Mr. Wm. Ferguson and Miss Minewa Gardner, both of Silver Creek Neb.
DIED
KUCHAR--The West Point Republican says that Jos. Kuchar, a ten-year-old boy of that place was drowned in the Elkhorn Saturday week. He ventured against the warning of his playmates.
The Columbus Democrat, June 21, 1884
BIRTHS
HOCKENBERGER--Sunday June 15th to the wife of Henery Hockenberger, a daughter.
BUCHER--Sunday June 15th to the wife of Wm Bucher, a son.
THURSTON--On Thursday June 19th, to the wife of Dr. Thurston, a daughter.
DIED
HERRINGTON--Died, June 10th 1884, near Buchers mill, Howard, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Herrington aged eight months.
The Columbus Journal, June 25, 1884
DIED
HERRINGTON--Near Becker's Mill, June 10th, Howard Herrington, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Herrington, aged eight months.
FROM--Chris. From, accompanied by his wife, started to Butler county Monday last in response to a telegram that his mother was dead. They took the B.& M. afternoon freight which was derailed near the bridge, and were obliged to walk across the bridge to Bellwood and go by team from that point.
The Columbus Democrat, June 28, 1884
MARRIED
GOTTBIRG-SCHAAD--In this city June 21st, by Judge Sullivan, Mr. Max Gottbirg and Miss. Ida Schaad, all of this county.
BRUGGER-STENGER--by Rev. J.W. Little, at the brides home June 26th 1884, Mr. Melchoir Brugger and Miss Matilda Stenger, both of this city.
DIED
WALKER--On Monday of last week, Mr. A.D. Walker received the sad intelligence that his father, Rev. L.S. Walker had died that morning at Castleton, N.Y. Rev. Mr. Walker was pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Castleton, and was esteemed and beloved by all his acquaintances.

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