Platte Co., NE - 1885 BMDs (Jan-Jun)

Platte Co., NE - 1885 BMDs (Jan-Jun) NEGenWeb Project PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATH NOTICES
RECORDED IN PLATTE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS
1885 (January - June)

The Columbus Democrat, January 3, 1885
DIED
CORDES--On last Saturday night Henry Cordes was found in a dying condition at the foot of the cellar stairs in the Hammon House in this city. A physician was immediately summoned but death ensued in less than half an hour from the time he was first discovered. It seems that Mr. Cordes in attempting to go down the stairs for some coal missed his footing and fell to the bottom striking his skull against the flooring. A fracture was produced which caused his death.
    Mr. Cordes was an industrious, upright and inoffensive young man who had not an enemy in the world. He had been engaged in business in this city for over ten years and was possessed of considerable means. He was born in Germany, was about thirty two years of age, unmarried and we understand has no immediate relatives in this country.
DELSMAN--Died in this city on the 23d day of December 1884, Annie, daughter of J.B. and Clara Delsman, aged 14 months.
The Columbus Journal, January 7, 1885
MARRIED
LEMPP-BARBARE--Jan. 2d, by Rev. E. F. H. Miessler, John Lempp and Miss Anna Barbare.
DIED
McCHESNEY--A very sad incident in connection with a visit to the New Orleans exposition of a highly respectable and prominently connected lady of Fullerton comes to the knowledge of a Journal reporter.
    About three weeks ago a party from the above mentioned town, comprising several persons, among whom were Mrs. Geo. S. McChesney, wife of a prominent merchant of the place, and Miss Fee, a school teacher from the same town. We did not learn whether there were any gentlemen in the party or not. At St. Louis they were joined by two sisters of Mr. McChesney.
    Arriving at New Orleans, Mrs. McChesney, who had been ailing and obliged to consult a physician both at Omaha and St. Louis, was too much indisposed to visit the exposition grounds until the day the party had decided upon for their last visit, when she concluded to accompany them. While in one of the buildings a visit to the gallery was proposed, and Mrs. M. not feeling equal to the task of ascending the stairs, remained below, and upon the return of her friends she was missing and a search of the grounds failed to discover her. A detective was employed, and the matter placed in his hands, but it appears that something like two or three days elapsed before any clue was discovered, when the officer announced to the anxious friends that he thought he had found the missing woman, and his surmise proved correct. She was at the house of a lady, (we believe the keeper of a boarding house,) who stated that she had been left there by a man who had found her in an exhausted and helpless condition, upon the street. The unfortunate lady was unconscious at the time of her discovery, and died shortly after. Her sudden disappearance and subsequent failure to reveal her identity is accounted for on the theory that she had become mentally deranged, and her death was caused by exposure and exhaustion. Such, at least, we understand to be the opinion of the physician who attended her during her last moments.
    The husband passed through Columbus one week ago, last Monday, a dispatch conveying the sad news having been received, and Miss Fee, the lady teacher who accompanied Mrs. McChesney from Fullerton, and who detailed the above brief particulars, was at the Grand Pacific Hotel last Friday on her return home.
    Later.--Since writing the above we notice an account of the affair in the Omaha Bee, from a special correspondent at Lincoln, the result of an interview with Mr. Meikeljohn of Fullerton, who accompanied Mr. McChesney to New Orleans. The following is some further intelligence the account contains:
    The remains were embalmed and shipped to Corry, Penn., accompanied by the husband and friends. Mr. Meikeljohn, from whom these facts were learned, came as far as St. Louis with the mournful party, where he parted company with it arriving in Lincoln yesterday. Mr. McChesney was married to the deceased only two months ago and is one of Nance county's respected citizens, where he once served as county commissioner.
The Columbus Democrat, January 10, 1885
BIRTHS
GUITANER--Born, to the wife of Charles Guitaner this city Jan. 8th a boy.
SCHROEDER--Born, in this city Sunday Jan. 4th, to the wife of Charles Schroeder, a girl.
BOETTSCHER--Born, in this city January 8th, to the wife of August Boettscher, a 12 pound girl.
The Columbus Journal, January 14, 1885
MARRIED
MILLETT-FRANCE--Jan. 4th, 1885, at Omaha, Byron Millett, Esq., of Denver, Colo, and Miss Mary France of Omaha.
    Mr. Millett was formerly of this city, and well known by many of our readers, as an attorney. His life-partner is unknown to us, but doubtless a good companion for Byron, whose judgment is excellent. All the friends of the happy couple will wish them a pleasant and prosperous journey through life.
DIED
McCHESNEY--Last week the Journal published an account of the sad and somewhat mysterious death of the above named lady, wife of a prominent Fullerton gentleman, at New Orleans while on a visit to the exposition. At that time the information at hand would not justify us in attempting minute particulars touching every circumstance of her disappearance and death. From a letter to the Fullerton Journal from Geo. D. Meiklejohn, the gentleman who accompanied Mr. McChesney to New Orleans on receipt of the news that his wife was lost, we clip the following, which may be regarded as entirely reliable:
    "Her death being somewhat mysterious the coroner decided it a case for inquest, and Dr. Jones called to hold a post mortem. The autopsy disclosed great inflammation at the base of the brain, and it was found that death had been caused by acute meningitis. Drs. Shepard and Halladay gave as their opinion that the disease was acute confusional mania, and that the immediate cause of death was physical exhaustion. At St. Louis she had compounded a prescription for headache and neuralgia, with which she said she was suffering. Dr. Shepard sent for this presecription by telegram to ascertain the component parts of the medicine and found them perfectly harmless.
    The physicians were unanimous in the opinion that there was no known drug which would produce the symptoms manifested, and that her condition of mind had led her to wander. The autopsy conclusively proved that there was not the least indication of personal violence of any kind.
    When found her ear-rings, rings, bracelets and $75 in money were missing. Mrs. Kemper states that she was brought to her house the day she was lost, by a stranger. This, however, is not at all credited by the city authorities, as on the day subsequent to the finding of Mrs. McChesney she returned the bracelets and $60 in money. Mrs. Kemper has anything but a savory reputation with the city authorities, as she has been arrested at different times for larceny and arson, and it is conclusively presumed that she found her wandering about in this deranged state of mind and enticed her to her residence for the purpose of robbing her. The detective is of the opinion that she has the balance of the effects that are missing, and is keeping her shadowed."
The Columbus Democrat, January 17, 1885
MARRIED
MILLETT-FRANTZ--Byron Millett, of Denver and Miss Mary E. Frantz, of Omaha were married in the latter city on the morning of January 10th, 1885, by Judge Wakeley.
    Mr. Millett is well known to the people of this community. He located in Columbus nearly fourteen years ago where he practiced law with signal success until his removal to Denver in January 1883. He is one of the most thorough and best read lawyers in the west. We are not acquainted with the bride, but are informed that she is a young lady of a high order of intelligence, possessing many personal charms and intellectual accomplishments. We wish the happy young couple a long life and a full measure of wedded bliss.
The Columbus Journal, January 21, 1885
MARRIED
FLEMMING-KIBLER--At the residence of the bride's parents in Creston, this county, Jan. 1st, by Rev. S. H. Tucker, Mr. L. P. Fleming and Miss Loretta Kibler, all of this county.
DIED
MULLEN--At Grand Prairie Twp., Jan. 14th, infant son of Wm. Mullen, aged four weeks.
RANDALL--W.H. Randall received the sad intelligence last week of the death of his father, Hiram F. Randall, at his home at Saratoga Springs, New York state. The deceased was seventy-four years of age.
The Columbus Democrat, January 24, 1885
DIED
RANDALL--We see by the Journal that Hiram F. Randall, father of W.H. Randall, of this place, died at his home at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at the age of seventy-four years.
The Columbus Journal, January 28, 1885
BIRTHS
CALTO--Jan. 14th, to Mrs. M. C. Calto, twins, a boy and a girl. The daughter died the next day after birth. We are told that it is rather remarkable for first children to be twins.
DIED
BOETTCHER--The sympathy of the community is with Mr. and Mrs. August Boettcher in the loss of their infant child, about two weeks old, which was buried on Monday last.
The Columbus Democrat, January 31, 1885
BIRTHS
CALTO--
DIED
QUINN--The sad news comes to us of the dath of another of Mr. Quinn's children, caused by that dreaded disease, diphtheria. Only a few days ago, Eddie, a boy of 16 bright summers, just on the verge of manhood, with bright hopes for the future years of earthly life, was called to his eteneral home, leaving behind sad parents, brother and sisters.
    Death not being content with one flower from the family garden, on the 27th inst., laid his hands upon another--little Johnnie, aged nine years, and plucked him from the parent cluser. Oh!how sad!
    We also learn that two little girls of the same family are not expected to live. We truly sympathize with the heart broken parents and fond sisters, but our sympathy cannot console the bleeding hearts, nor bring back the lifeless forms.
    Only those who have met with such losses can imagine the feelings of this broken family. How sad it is for parent to see their dear children drop off one by one after seeing them play around their homes and hearing their childish prattle; but families cannot always remain together, they must at some time separate. Life is uncertain but death is certain. When Death lays his icy hands upon his victim, there is no arguing the question, we must submit. It is no jury trial, no equity case--simply a call and a farewell. It is not always the weak and feeble but the strong and healthy as well. We must all go sooner or later, prepared or unprepared, must be thrust into the presence of our maker. Knowing this as well as we know we are living, then the important duty which devolves itself upon us, is to always be prepared to meet our Creator. We should try to live, that we may not die as soon as breath leaves us, and our forms covered with the cold earth; live that others may be led through the darkness by the light we have left behind; live that each day may be the last.
    We should not mourn so much for those who are called before us, if we only know they were prepared. It is only a question of time with us all, and we all live to be about the same age, for our lives are not measured by years, but by deeds. Let us live that we may have hope of meeting our dear friends in another world, and when death comes it will be sweet at last.
    LATER:--Anna E. Quinn died on Friday morning, aged 14 years.
The Columbus Journal, February 4, 1885
MARRIED
WALKER-CONDON--At St. Francis Church, Tuesday morning, Feb. 3d, '85, at potifical high mass ceremony, the Rev. Father Serafin officiating, Mr. Wm. T. Walker was united in marriage to Miss Jennie A. Condon. The morning was a little lowery, but before the hour for the ceremony had arrived the sun had rolled back the clouds and appeared to glorify with its bright, warm rays the happy event, a beautiful augury of a bright and happy future of the young couple thus uniting their destinies for life.
    The bride is a daughter of Daniel Condon, of this city, having resided here for about eighteen months past, a resident of the county, however, for a number of years. She has made many warm friends since coming to Columbus, and is awarded by all that respect and esteem which is due to a true and noble womanhood.
    The bridegroom is also a resident of the city, is one of the rising young men of the place, and has the braun and brain to carve for himself a name among the earners of fame and fortune, and make a worthy companion for the beautiful bride he has chosen. The Journal extends its hearty congratulations.
TANNAHILL-WISE--Private intelligence conveys to the Journal the news that on January 29th, '85, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Wise, Mr. John Tannahill of this city was married to Miss Emma Wise, of Dubuque, Iowa, by the Rev. Krinklow of the Methodist parsonage, and that the happy couple immediately started on a visit to the bride's sister in the southern part of the state of Iowa. Further information on the subject says the lady who has captured our John has been a teacher in the schools of the city of Dubuque for the past eight years and is highly respected. For the groom the Journal can say that he represents the honest, sterling and reliable manhood that is at once a credit and a benefit to the community in which they live.
DIED
LOCKNER--Saturday, Jan. 31st, of asthma, terminating in dropsy, Mrs. Josephine, wife of Adam Lockner, aged 65 years.
QUINN--The family of Owen Quinn, living near the city, has been terribly afflicted with the dreadful disease, diphtheria, three deaths having occurred in about ten days. Eddie Quinn, aged 16 years, died Tuesday, two weeks ago; Johnnie, aged 8, Wednesday, of last week; and Anna, aged 14, the following Friday. Still others of the family are down with the disease, but it is hoped will recover.
The Columbus Democrat, February 7, 1885
MARRIED
WALKER-CONDON--On Tuesday Feb., 3d, at the Franciscan church by Rev. Rather Seraphine. Mr. William T. Walker and Miss Jennie M. Condon.
    Mr. Walker is well known to the residents of Platte County having resided here from boyhood. He is one of our most respected and gentlemanly young men. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. Daniel Condon, our widely known and respected fellow townsman, and one of the most charming and vivacious young ladies of our city. Since her arrival in our midst she has won the admiration of all who have seen and met her.
    We wish Mr. Walker and his fair young bride all the happiness that can fall to the lot of married mortals--which is far more than falls to the lot of unmarried ones--and may prosperity and happiness surround them always.
The Columbus Journal, February 11, 1885
BIRTHS
HARR--In Schuyler, Feb. 7, 1885, to Mrs. J.P. Harr, a ten-pound boy.
DIED
BOETTCHER--Monday night, Feb. 9th, 85, at 1 o'clock, Mary Boettcher, wife of August Boettcher, in the 27th year of her age.
    The deceased was a daughter of John Loseke, of Shell Creek, and was married to him who now mourns her untimely death, about ten years ago. She was a constant, faithful partner, in the struggles of life incident to a beginning in a new country, as well as in the sunshine of prosperity, from which she has been cut off. The funeral services will take place tomorrow at the German Reformed church, of which she was a member, at 2 o'clock p.m.
The Columbus Democrat, February 14, 1885
BIRTHS
GERHOLD--On January 18, 1885, to the wife of William Gerhold, a girl.
    The happy father has been wearing a 14x18 smile ever since.
DINEEN--In this city on February 6, 1885, infant son of Wm. and Mary Dineen--still-born.
MARRIED
TANNAHILL-WISE--In Dubuque, Iowa, on Jan. 29, 1885, by Rev. Barkalow, Mr. John Tannahill, of Columbus, Neb., and Miss Emma F. Wise, of Dubuque, Iowa.
    Everybody in this community knows John Tannahill as an honest and enterprising business man; and we are informed that the bride is a most accomplished and worthy young lady. She is a native of Dubuque, and spent several years as a teacher in that city.
    The Democrat wishes Mr. Tannahill and his bride the full measure of happiness that attends the luckiest of wedded mortals.
SHANNON-MORTON--At Hastings, Neb., on the evening of February 12, 1885, by Rev. Jones, Mr. Samuel Shannon, of his city, and Miss Florence Morton, of Hastings, Neb.
    Mr. Shannon is one of our most enterprising young business men, and during his comparatively short advent among us, has won golden opinions from all classes of our citizens. The fair bride is a refined young lady of varied accomplishments well worthy of the life-partner whose destiny is happily joined with hers. May the roses be many and the thorns few along their pathway.
DIED
BOETTCHER--In this city on Feb. 9, 1885, Mary, wife of August Boettcher, aged 26 years.
    Mrs. Boettcher was a daughter of Mr. J. Loseke, of Bismarck township, and was well known in this community as a most estimable lady. Possessing agreeable manners and pleasing appearance, she made many friends who now deplore her untimely death. The sorrowing husband has the sympathy of the community in his deep-affliction.
The Columbus Journal, February 18, 1885
MARRIED
SHANNON-MORTON--At Hastings, Neb., on the evening of February 12th, 1885, by Rev. Jones, Mr. Samuel Shannon, of this city, and Miss Florence Morten [sic], of Hastings, Neb.
    In the short time that Mr. Shannon has been a residence of Columbus, he has won golden opinions both socially and in a business way. The bride is a highly connected young lady of Hastings. The Journal extends congratulations and good wishes and trusts that the recurrence of sunshiny days may be so numerous that there will be no room for cloudy ones.
DIED
JACKSON--February 3d, at 1 a.m., after four months' illness, John Jackson, aged 66 years.
    It is a remarkable fact that Mr. Jackson was never sick a day in his life, nor took a dose of medicine until last September, when he became ill.
WATERMAN--A portion of the sorrow resulting from the fatalities caused by the recent railroad disaster between Cromwell and Prescott, Iowa, comes to our city in the family of Mr. C.M. Waldron. Mr. Isaiah Waterman, of Corning, Iowa, who was killed in the wreck, was first cousin of Mrs. Waldron. Mrs. Waterman, the wife of the unfortunate man, will be remembered as a visitor in the city last summer. The twelve-year-old daughter was in the car with her father, and of all the occupants of the coach was the only one escaping uninjured. She is now suffering from the terrible nervous shock sustained, but was not otherwise hurt.
The Columbus Democrat, February 21, 1885
DIED
JACKSON--February 3d, at 1 a.m., after four months' illness, John Jackson, aged 66 years.
    It is a remarkable fact that Mr. Jackson was never sick a day in his life, nor took a dose of medicine until last September, when he became ill.--[Journal.]
The Columbus Journal, February 25, 1885
BIRTHS
TOLMAN--A couple of young ladies arrived at Mr. W.W. Tolman's on the 11th, and are attracting considerable attention. [Woodville]
MARRIED
SIMPSON-EBERHART--At the residence of the bride in this city, Feb. 20th, by Rev. J.W. Little, Mr. G.R. Simpson, of Columbus, Ohio, and Miss Nellie Eberhart, of this city.
The Columbus Democrat, February 28, 1885
BIRTHS
VALENTINE--On Feb. 21st, 1885, to the wife of C.C. Valentine, a daughter, weight nine pounds, flush. Cal has been feeling as big as two men all this week and has done the fair thing by the boys.
MARRIED
SIMPSON-EBERHART--At the residence of the bride, in this city, Feb. 20, by Rev. J.W. Little, Mr. G.R. Simpson, of Columbus, Ohio, and Miss Nellie Eberhart.
DIED
ROBINSON--At Springfield, Neb., on Feb. 23, 1885, of Croup, Ida, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E.J. Robinson, of Columbus, Neb., aged 5 years.
    The circumstances of little Ida's death make it peculiarly sad as the parents of the child were not present at the time of her death, Mrs. Robinson having been at Columbus on a visit to her husband.
The Columbus Journal, March 4, 1885
MARRIED
DICKINSON-HOLDEN--On Wednesday, February 25th, '85, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Columbus, Mr. R.S. Dickinson to Miss Leona Holden, Rev. O.V. Rice officiating.
DIED
ROBINSON--Last week the Journal mentioned the fact that Rev. E.J. Robinson, the Methodist minister at this place, with his wife, who was visiting him, had been called home by the serious illness of his little daughter. The following item from their home paper contains particulars of the sad news which awaited their coming:
    Ida, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rev. E.J. Robinson, died on Sunday evening under very distressing circumstances. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson were at Columbus at the time, and no one at home but the younger members of the family, when she was suddenly taken dangerously ill, and expired within a few hours. Assistance was immediately summoned, but the little sufferer was beyond mortal aid. The parents were called home from Columbus on the sad errand of attending the funeral without having the least warning of the nearness of death when they started for home.
BUCHER--The little daughter of William Bucher of this city, age five or six years, died of diphtheria Sunday last and was buried yesterday. Another little one, sick from the same disease was considered to be dying at the time we went to press on the evening of the same day.
The Columbus Democrat, March 7, 1885
DIED
BUCHER--In this city on March 1st, 1885, of diphtheria Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bucher, aged five years and one month.
BUCHER--On March 3d, 1885, Rosa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bucher, aged two years and six months.
    Mr. and Mrs. Bucher have the heart-felt sympathy of their friends in this sad trial. We understand there is another little dear one down with the same dread disease, but it is hoped that further sorrow will be spared the already too sorely afflicted parents.
The Columbus Journal, March 11, 1885
DIED
BRAINARD--Mr. A.D. Brainard, editor and proprietor of the Boone County Argus, died of dropsy at his residence in Albion, on Saturday, Feb. 28th, '85, his funeral was held on Monday at 2 p.m., at the M.E. church, Rev. J.L. St. Clair, officiating, assisted by Presiding Elder J.W. Shank and A.A. Cresman. Deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F. and A.F.& A.M. His funeral was very largely attended.
The Columbus Democrat, March 14, 1885
BIRTHS
SCHROEDER--Born, in this city on March 10th, 1885 to the wife of G.A. Schroeder, a daughter.
DIED
GOGAN--Feb. 22, 1885, Eddie, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John Gogan, aged 2 years and 6 months.
    ...
The Columbus Journal, March 18, 1885
BIRTHS
SCHROEDER--In this city on March 10th, 1885, to the wife of G.A. Schroeder, a daughter.
MARRIED
STEINBAUGH-GREENDINE--On March 10th, '85, at Monroe, Platte county, Nebraska, Mr. Wm. Steinbaugh, of Monroe, was united in marriage to Miss Annie Greendine, of Cambridge, Henry county, Illinois, Justice Alexander officiating.
DIED
NORTH--March 14th, at his residence in this city, of congestion of the lungs, Major Frank J. North.
    Mr. North started from New Orleans March 5th, for home. At St. Louis he encountered a snow storm, when he was taken sick. At Omaha, he was met by his brother, James E., with whom he returned home on Wednesday last. On Saturday, at 4 p.m., his brave, generous spirit left the body.
    The funeral services took place yesterday forenoon, the Mayor's request by proclamation having been complied with, and business houses closed. The Opera House was crowded to its utmost capacity, and many remained outside.
    Rev. Dougherty of Brownell Hall, Omaha, read the impressive service of the Episcopal church, and delivered a well-merited and touching tribute to the memory of the deceased.
    A select choir sang "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep," and the Maennerchor, "He Rests in Peace."
    Acquaintances were then privileged to cast a last look upon the remains, and the procession reformed for the cemetery. And there, after the burial service and hymns, the mortal remains of Frank J. North were consigned to mother earth.
    The following, from the Omaha Bee of Monday, written by the associate editor of that paper, a personal friend and admirer of the deceased, will be recognized by our readers as a fitting tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased:
    "Frank J. North was born March 10, 1840, in Tompkins county, N.Y. His father, Thomas J. North, was a general merchant. Early in life deceased moved with his family to Richland county, Ohio, and in 1856 the family moved to Omaha, Neb. The father was engaged as a surveyor under contract with the government, and on March 12th, 1857, while so employed near Papillion river, he was caught in a terrific storm and perished. Thus, at the age of 17, Mr. Frank J. North by the sad death of his father, was left with his mother to superintend the extensive business in which his father had become engaged whereby forty men were employed in clearing a large tract of timber land, on which a part of the city of Omaha now stands. Frank took charge and kept this work moving until its completion.
    In 1857 the deceased moved to Florence, just above this city, where he resided in the winter of 1857-58, and went in the following summer to Columbus, Neb., while the family returned to Ohio, and after about one year's residence there returned to Nebraska. At Columbus Frank J. North began to break prairie with teams taken with him there, and did some farming. In the fall of 1858 he joined a trapping party, who established a camp 125 miles west of Columbus, and remained there until the spring of 1859, returning to Columbus and farming during the summer, after which he began freighting from Omaha to Cottonwood Springs. In the spring of 1860 he went to Denver, shortly returned to Columbus, continued freighting for some time, and finally went to the Pawnee reservation with a team to work for the agent there. Having previously become proficient in the Pawnee language, Mr. North soon secured a good position at the agency as clerk, in which position he remained until August, 1864, when he began the organization of a company of Pawnee scouts, to be enrolled for ninety days. This organization completed, he went with three scouts with General Samuel Curtis, serving until his time expired as first lieutenant.
    Before bidding adieu to Lieut. North and his Scouts, so favorably thought was Gen. Curtis of them and their control by Lieut. North, that without solicitation he promised a captain's commission to North, which he received October 15, 1864. He immediately recruited to a full quota a separate, independent company of Pawnee scouts, which he led to Julesburg and joined Gen. Connor, going out on the Powder river campaign. Besides a great deal of scouting during the season, this company killed more than 200 Indian enemies without the loss of a man from the ranks of the scouts, who attributed this wonderful escape to the Great Spirit.
    In 1865 Capt. North commanded Camp Genoa, twenty-two miles west of Columbus, remaining there until the spring of 1866, when all volunteers were mustered out of service. Returning to Columbus, Capt. North in the fall of 1866 was appointed post-trader for the Pawnee agency, where he remained until the spring of 1867. In March, 1867, he again entered the service as major of a battalion, he organizing it and appointing its officers. These troops served along the U.P. line until 1871 when they were mustered out.
    In the summer of 1871 Major North was made post guide and interpreter for Camp Munson. In 1872 he was transferred to Sidney Barracks where he remained until August 5th, 1876, when he was called to Chicago to report to Gen. Sheridan and ordered to proceed to the Indian Territory and enlist one hundred Pawnee Indians as scouts for service in the department of the Platte. This was done, and he brought his Pawnee scouts by rail to Sidney Barracks, where they were equipped for service. They were ordered to Red Cloud Agency, where they participated in the capture of Chief Red Cloud and his entire tribe of warriors. They then went with General Crook and served during the entire campaign of 1876-77; returned to Sidney barracks until May 1st, 1877, where they were disbanded and returned to the Indian Territory. Soon after Major North came to Omaha, formed a co-partnerhsip with Hon. W.F. Cody, (Buffalo Bill), under the firm name of Cody & North and embarked in the stock business, having accumulated 4,500 head of cattle which grazed on five ranches, embracing an area of country twenty-five miles in breadth by thirty in length, situated in the Dismal river section, sixty-five miles north of North Platte City, in western Nebraska. On December 25, 1865, Major North married Miss Mary L. Smith, in Columbus. She was born in Hartford county, Connecticut, June 3, 1845. They have one daughter, Stella G.,--a lovely girl--now attending Brownell Hall school, in Omaha, born April 16, 1869.
    The tidings that flashed along the wires Saturday fell upon the ears of his legions of friends all over this great western country, aye, and away on the Atlantic border, like a mourning, melancholy wail! It was difficult to realize that he was dead, whom we all have known for twenty-five years as the conspicuous chief and leader of an Indian tribe, in their savage battles with their inveterate foes, the equally savage Sioux; as the pioneer white man, who left the path of the husbandman, cultivating the ways of peace, to ride at the head of feathered Indians and mark in red war a pathway for a thousand white men's homes; as the cool, cautious, trusty adviser of Sheridan, Conner, Curtis, Crook and others to whose keeping the safety of the border was entrusted, when the fiery breath of Indian rifles was constantly blown so near that one could almost feel it upon the outstreatched hand; as the 'white chief,' whose courage, truth, wisdom, precaution and prudence had won their savage hearts and made him chief and ruler of the barbarous red men; as the real pioneer, whose energy, pluck and faith in Nebraska kept him day after day breaking her virgin soil to receive its first kiss from the generous sunlight; as the law-abiding citizen; the dutiful son; the affectionate husband and father; the true friend, and amist all the trying scenes of a most eventful life, the noble, brave, generous and honest man. It was meet that a life of romance, hardship, danger and heroism, should be ended amidst the scenes of its exploits that stand alone in their simplicity of grandeur and greater because unboasted and undisplayed. This truly good and useful man has gone! We all knew him and we loved him; and while the young girl, now an orphan, her mother having died about two years ago, is left midst the hosts of his friends to be respected and beloved, green by 'Frank's' memory as the grass upon his grave!"
The Columbus Democrat, March 21, 1885
BIRTHS
O'CALLAGHAN--Born, on March 7, 1885, to the wife of Wm. O'Callaghan, a daughter.
RYAN--Born, at O'Neill, Neb., on Jan. 21, 1885, to the wife of William Ryan, a son.
SCHMITZ--Born, on St. Patrick's Day to the wife of P.J. Schmitz, a boy and his name must be Patrick.
CAREW--Born, at David City, Neb., on Feb. 6, 1885, to the wife of Henry G. Carew, Esq., a daughter.
DIED
DAVIS--Mrs. David H. Davis, who lives near Postville, met with an accident last Saturday that caused her death. She was on her way to see her daughter, Mrs. Mayhood, on horseback, when the horse threw her on the ground where she was found three hours afterwards. She died of the injuries on Monday, March 16th.
The Columbus Journal, March 25, 1885
MARRIED
LUESCHE-MUHLE; LOSEKE-LUESCHE--On Thursday the 19th inst., at the Lutheran church near Becker & Welch's mill, by Rev. C. Moessner, Mr. Henry Luesche to Miss Minnie Muhle; also Mr. Gerhard Loseke to Miss Minnie Luesche.
    The marriage ceremony was followed by an impressive sermon, after which the very large number of happy guests resorted to the residence of Mr. Henry Luesche, Sr., where they received a royal welcome at the hands of Mrs. Luesche. The tables fairly groaned under the load of good things. It was evident that Mr. and Mrs. Luesche had resolved to celebrate the marriage to two of their children in the good old fashion of Fatherland--and right well they succeeded, as ye reporter can testify. The two bridegrooms Henry and Gerhard (the former the oldest son of Mr. H. Luesche and the latter a nephew of our townsman Mr. G. Schutte) are fair specimens of that sturdy, manly, honest and persevering yeomanry which is the bone and sinew of our country, that, on which our hopes for the political, social and moral good of the future are based. Their blushing brides while becoming mistresses of new firesides meet their husband's with loving hearts and willing hands; ready to take up life's burdens as well as to partake of its pleasures. False notions of life and its duties do not prevail among the sons and daughters of our Shell Creek pioneers. Young friends, you have chosen well. We present the best wishes of all who know you, and may God bless your union.
DIED
LOSEKE--March 18th, of diphtheria, Louise, daughter of Gerhard and Lizzie Loseke, aged 5 years, 1 month and 28 days.
DAVIS--We learn of a fatal accident which happened near Postville, this county, on Saturday, the 14th instant, by which the wife of Mr. D.H. Davis lost her life. She had mounted a horse to ride to one of the neighbors, when the horse became unmanageable and threw her off, causing injuries from which she died on the following Monday.
The Columbus Democrat, March 27, 1885
MARRIED
ANDERSON-POLLEY--On Wednesday, March 25, 1885, at 10 o'clock, a.m., at the residence of Hon. A.J. Arnold, in this city, by Rev. C. Moessner, Mr. Andrew Anderson, of this city, and Miss May Polley, of Topeka, Kansas.
    Mr. Anderson, the happy groom, is one of our wealthiest and best respected citizens. He has been a resident of our city for nearly five years having engaged in the banking business here in June, 1880. In connection with Mr. O.T. Roen he organized the First National Bank October 27, 1882, and was then elected its president which position he has since held. He is an affable and courteous gentleman and has made numerous friends in our business and social circles.
    The bride is a young lady of rare beauty and accomplishments. She is a grand-daughter of Dr. Polley and niece of Hon. A.J. Arnold, of this city. She has resided here since last Summer, and by her pleasing manners has made many warm friends.
    The newly wedded pair started immediately after the ceremonies for New Orleans, and will return in about a month, taking in Chicago and Wisconsin on the homeward journey. May long life and domestic joy be theirs.
    [...and...]
Miss Polley, of Topeka, Kansas, niece of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Arnold, was married this morning at the residence of her uncle, to Mr. Anderson of the First National Bank. After an elegant breakfast, served in Mrs. Arnold's usual fine style, the happy couple left for New Orleans. After a brief stay in the Crescent City, they propose making an extended tour of the Northern cities; returning by the way of Chicago, and the north west. There were no cards, still many friends supplemented congratulations with handsome gifts, conspicuous among them, a handsome ice pitcher with an odd inscription, viz: From the X.F.G. club, to "The First Deserter". Miss Polley was one of a club of nine Topeka College girls, and they consider her the first deserter. She may be the first, but surely not the last, if all are as charming as she, and her many friends congratulate themselves. She will in the future make her home in Columbus.
The Columbus Journal, April 1, 1885
MARRIED
HARBERT-BELKNAP--March 25th, at the residence of the bride's parents in Creston, by Rev. S.A. Bear, Mr. Ross Harbert and Miss Laura Belknap.
WAKE-DEMOSS--Wednesday, March 25th, '85, at the residence of Judge J.J. Sullivan, by the Judge, Chas. Wake, Jr., and Miss Ettie DeMoss, all of this city.
    The heartiest congratulations of this young couple are tendered them by their friends.
ANDERSON-POLLEY--Wednesday, March 25th, '85, 10 a.m., at the residence of A.J. Arnold in this city, by Rev. C. Moessner, Mr. Andrew Anderson of this city and Miss May Polley of Topeka, Kan.
    Mr. Anderson is the well-known president of the First National Bank, a resident of the city for the past five years, a gentleman of solid, substantial merits. The bride is a grand-daughter of Dr. Polley and a niece of Mrs. A.J. Arnold. She has resided here since last summer and made many friends.
    An elegant breakfast was spread for the happy couple and their guests (the immediate friends) by Mrs. Arnold, after which they left for Chicago, New Orleans and an extended tour east, to return by way of Wisconsin.
DIED
DAVIS--Quite a sad accident happened to Mrs. D.H. Davis resulting in her death. She on the 14th of March went on horseback to visit her daughter, Mrs. Mahood, when the horse jumping aside throwed her off, bursting a blood vessel. She fainted at first, and when she came to, tried to make the horse go home, but the beast would not leave her. She finally managed to make her way home by holding herself on the mane of the horse and it took her nearly three hours to go the distance of one or two miles. On the 16th she died and was buried on the 18th, about forty loaded teams escorting her corpse to the grave. Mrs. Davis was a quite hard-working woman respected by all. Her bereaved husband and children have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. [Shell Creek]
DUSTER--Last Monday a Polish family named Duster, living on Prairie Creek, in the western part of the county, went to Columbus, leaving three little boys at home alone. In the afternoon the children crossed the creek on a foot-bridge consisting of a narrow plank. The wind was blowing hard, and the smallest child, aged about three years, was blown into the stream. Mr. Geo. Diefenbach found him some time afterward, floating face downward in the creek, dead. [Gardner P.O.]
The Columbus Democrat, April 3, 1885
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
MUDROCK-STEELE--Invitation cards are out announcing the approaching nuptials of Mr. Will C. Murdock of our city, and Miss Annie W. Steele, of the Genoa Indian School. The cards are done in manuscript, unique in form and tastefully executed. The ceremonies are to take place at the Genoa Indian School on next Wednesday. How we long for marriages--how we yearn for cake!
MARRIED
MILLER-WESTCOTT--In this city on Tuesday evening, March 31, '85, by Rev. O.V. Rice, Mr. Alonzo V. Miller and Miss Ada M. Westcott, both of Platte county.
    "Lon" is a Columbus boy who by industry and good habits has won for himself high social standing and good fortune.
    The bride is one of the most sprightly and intelligent young ladies in our community.
    We all wish them long life and an overflowing measure of connubual bliss.
DIED
JONES--Mrs. G.A. Jones, mother-in-law of E.J. Baker, died at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on the 20th of last month.
The Columbus Journal, April 8, 1885
MARRIED
MILLER-WESTCOTT--In this city, March 31st, by Rev. O.V. Rice, Alonzo V. Miller and Miss Ada M. Westcott, all of Platte county.
    The Journal extends its congratulations to the happy couple and wishes them a long life, full of the good things of this world and the promise of the next.
DIED
BLODGETT--March 16th, of diptheria, Norman A., son of E.A. Blodgett, aged 4 years, 10 months and 17 days.
EDMONSON--April 1st, of diptheria, child of Mr. Edmonson's. Three others are sick with the same disease.
KROPF--Willie Kropf died Friday morning of diphtheria. This is the third child of Mr. Fred. Kropf's family taken off with this dread disease in the short space of three weeks. It is the most distressing instance of affliction that has ever occurred in the town. [Colfax County--From the Sun.]
The Columbus Democrat, April 10, 1885
BIRTHS
HEMPLEMAN--A girl baby, 10 pounds, born to Mrs. John Hempleman this morning.
MARRIED
WAKE-DeMOSS--Mr. Charles Wake and Miss Etta DeMoss, both of this city, were married by Hon. J.J. Sullivan, County Judge, March 25th, 1885. Both young people have been long and favorably known in this vicinity, and their numerous friends and acquaintances join us in wishing them a safe, happy and prosperous journey through life.
The Columbus Journal, April 15, 1885
BIRTHS
A little girl came to Mrs. J.M. Pierce a few days ago, also one to Mrs. Bonda Peterson. [Palestine]
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
McALLISTER-COALTER--Invitations are out for the marriage of Senator W.A. McAllister and Miss Mary E. Coalter at the Presbyterian church, 12 M. Monday next, April 20th. The happy couple will take the east-bound train the same day for New Orleans, on a wedding tour, and will be followed by the congratulations of their hosts of friends.
MARRIED
DeFORD-STENGER--At the residence of Mrs. C. Stenger, April 13th, by Rev. John Little, George DeFord of Bellwood and Miss Amy Stenger of this city.
    We are not acquainted with the gentleman, but Miss Stenger is one of the cheeriest, brightest, wittiest and best of young ladies, and all how know the happy couple will wish them, as the Journal does, the fullest measure of earthly happiness.
MURDOCK-STEELE--At the Indian Industrial School building, at Genoa, Nebr., on Wednesday evening, April 8th, 1885, by Rev. Q.C. Todd, Mr. William H. Murdock, of Columbus, to Miss Annie Steele, Assistant Matron of the school.
    The ceremony took place at the Indian School at Genoa, April 8th, at 8 o'clock p.m. All passed off nicely. Just at the close of the ceremony, the Genoa band struck up a lively tune, and continued to play until nearly all the guests who numbered about sixty, had left the building. Below we give a list of valuable presents received by the happy couple:
    Miss Dovie Becher, china coffe cup; Misses Annie and May Duffy, book of poems; Miss M.L. Matson, of Genoa, dressing case; Miss Amelia Matson, of Genoa, towels; Mr. and Mrs. F. Devine, silver forks; Miss Amy Stevens, glass tray and goblets; Mrs. Knisley, of Ohio, East Lake Rocker; Mr. J.C. Scott, willow rocker; Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Murdock, deed for town lot; Mrs. J.S. Murdock, silver castor; Mrs. E.W. Steele, toilet set; Mr. and Mrs. H.I. Murdock, bedroom set; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walton, table spread; Mrs. G.W. Stevens, breakfast castor; Tom Wake, handsome vases; Frank Wake, of Genoa, silver tablespoons; George Bean, of Genoa, silver tea-spoons; Mrs. E.G. Platt, of Genoa, handsome silver egg spoons; Miss M. Cooke, of Washington, D.C., sugar spoons; Miss Mary Wellis, of Genoa, silver sugar spoon; Mrs. Lafayette Anderson, tidy; Dr. T.R. Clark, of Genoa, butter knife; Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Hull, of Genoa, dressing case; Mr. W.A. Ames, of Genoa, glass cake stand; Mr. and Mrs. Irish, of Genoa, glass cake stand; Miss Julia Thompson, silver knives; Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Becher, silver sugar spoon and cream ladle; Mrs. Brooks and daughter, of St. Edwards, lamps; Mrs. M.W. Amer, of Glens Falls, N.Y., Alligator hand satchel; Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Tudor, of Baltimore, Md., aunt and uncle of the bride, solid silver teaspoons; Mrs. M.E. Russell and family, of Baltimore, Md., aunt and cousins of the bride, steel engraving; Miss Maggie Steele, of Baltimore, Md., Japanese bracket; Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Steele, of Baltimore, Md., brother and sister, pillows; Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Janney and daughter, of Baltimore, Md., money and silver fruit knives; Miss V.T. Booth, of Carlisle Barracks, Pa., Indian School, bureau cover and napkins; Hubert McFayden and brother, of Genoa, wine cloth; Wenworth McFayden, of Genoa, jewelry box; Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, of Genoa, vases; Misses Annie and Sophia Williamson, of Genoa, vases; J.E. Munger, handsome oil painting; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Willis, vases; Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Cook, of Genoa, tidy.
DIED
DICKINSON--Jas. Dickinson, who has been very sick for some time, died at his residence on the 8th. The funeral which took place at the Congregational church east of the Looking Glass, was very largely attended on the 10th. The service was conducted by Rev. Lang assisted by Rev. Dr. Armstrong and Gereheart. [St. Edward]
DICKINSON--U.W. Dickinson died Tuesday evening and the funeral was held at the Monroe Centre church, Rev. Mr. Lang of Omaha conducting the services. Mr. Dickinson is the first adult of our settlement, who has "Crossed the stream--The narrow stream of death." [Palestine]
The Columbus Democrat, April 17, 1885
MARRIED
RUESCH-STUPFEL--At the Franciscan Church in this city, on the 14th day of April, 1885, by Rev. Father Seraphine, Mr. Joseph Ruesch of Kansas City, and Miss Lizzie Stupfel of this city.
CARRIG-PERKINSON; MOUSBACH-SCHUMACHER--There was a double wedding at the Roman Catholic church, at Platte Center, last Tuesday morning, by Rev. Father Boniface officating. The young couples united were David Carrig to Ella Perkinson and Jake Mousbach to Lena Schumacher.
DIED
FAGAN--Died, at Omaha, on April 1, 1885, Mrs. J.P. Fagan, aged 57 years.
    Mrs. Fagan was mother of Mrs. V.A. Macken, of this city. She was a most worthy woman and enjoyed the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends.
The Columbus Journal, April 22, 1885
BIRTHS
MARTYN--April 21st, to Mrs. D.T. Martyn, a son.
BECKER--April 20th, to Mrs. Wm. Becker, a daughter.
MARRIED
SCHULZ-CARROLL--April 15th, by Judge J.J. Sullivan, Henry Schulz and Mrs. S.C. Carroll, all of this city.
CARRIG-PERKINSON--At the Catholic Church, Platte Center, April 14th, by Rev. Father Boniface, David Carrig and Miss Ella Perkinson.
MONSBACH-SCHUMACHER--At the same time and place, by the same, Jacob Monsbach and Miss Lena Schumacher.
RUESCH-STUPFEL--April 14, at the Franciscan Church, by Rev. Father Seraphine, Jos. Ruesch of Kansas City, and Miss Lizzie Stupfel of this city.
McALLISTER-COALTER--At the Presbyterian church in this city, at 12 M. April 20th, by Rev. J.W. Little, Hon. Wm. A. McAllister and Miss Mary E. Coalter, all of this city.
    Senator McAllister is known to the great body of our readers, and respected for his many manly attributes. The bride is an accomplished young lady, who has for several years been a teacher in our schools. The happy couple took the eastbound train, and expect to pass their honeymoon in the sunny south, whither the blessings of friends attend them.
DIED
KEMP--Two little boys of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Kemp residing eight miles up the Loup valley were burned to death on Wednesday under exceedingly sad circumstances. At noon Mr. Kemp directed his ten-year-old boy to fire a straw stack standing about forty rods from the house. Their little girl 8 years old accompanied them leaving as they supposed their little brother 6 years old at the house. The father went to the field to plow. The straw was fired by the boy and when the flames were leaping over the top of it the screams of the 6 year old boy were heard from the flames on top of the stack, he having either preceded or followed his brother and sister unknown to them and taken that fatal position. The oldest boy mounted the stack, passed through the roaring flames, grabbed his little brother and carried him down, laying him with his clothes burned off and his body burned horribly, upon the ground, and then with his own clothes on fire ran toward the house, reaching there with his clothes burned off. The little girl ran to call her father. Dr. Binney was sent for and everything possible done for the relief of the little sufferers, but the youngest died that evening while his heroic brother lingered in anguish till Tursday morning when he passed away. [Nance County--From the Telescope.]
The Columbus Democrat, April 24, 1885
BIRTHS
MARTYN--April 21st, to Mrs. Dr. D.T. Martyn, a son.
BECKER--April 20th, to Mr. Wm. Becker, a daughter.
SCHILZ--Born to the wife of Wm. Schilz, on Sunday, April 12th, '85, a boy.
MARRIED
McALLISTER-COALTER--At the Presbyterian church in this city, at 12 M. April 20th, by Rev. J.W. Little, Hon. Wm. A. McAllister and Miss Mary E. Coalter, all of this city.
    Senator McAllister is a fit representative of the industry and culture of the west. He is a most active and energetic lawyer and possesses wide scholarly attainments. The bride is one of our most cultivated and accomplished young ladies and holds high position in our society, on account of her many graces and rare worth.
    The Senator and his fair bride left for New Orleans immediately after the ceremony, where they will spend the honeymoon.
    The following is a list of the presents:
    Mrs. James McAllister Sr., Marseilles spread and tidies.
    Mr. and Mrs. Lauck, glass set.
    Mr. and Mrs. Slattery, silver caster.
    Mrs. C.H. Jackson, silver and crystal perfume stand.
    Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, silver butter dish.
    Mr. and Mrs. Hulst, silver spoon stand.
    Mr. and Mrs. R. McPherson, hand painted silver and crystal fruit stand.
    Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Kingston, silver and crystal pickle caster.
    Miss Alice Kingston, silver cup.
    Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Henry, case containing cream spoon, sugar shell, pickle fork, and gold tea-spoons.
    Miss Mary Henry, silver pie knife.
    Miss Kittie Spiece, silver and crystal perfume stand.
    Miss Dovie and Jessie Becher, amber perfume caster.
    Presbyterian Choir Viz:
    Miss Eva McKean and Miss Mamie Winslow, Messrs C.J. Garlow, M. Hurd and P.W. Hendrich, silver cake basket.
    Misses Emma Graham and Laura Robinson, ornamented scrap book.
    Dr. and Mrs. Martyn, elegantly chased cake basket.
    Mrs. Wells, floral wreath.
    Mrs. C. Davis, hand painted butter dishes.
    Miss Lilla Davis, macrema lambrequin.
    Mrs. H.C. Mowry, of Chicago, large pink hand painted satin perfume sachel.
    Miss Ella Wills, handsome boquet.
    Mr. and Mrs. Hensley, foot rest.
    Mrs. A.E. Coalter, marseilles counterpane and mustache cup.
    Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Tedrow, silver sirup cup.
    Miss Mammie Tedrow, silver salt cellar.
    Miss Mate Wadsworth, pair napkin rings.
    John C. McPherson, silver knives and forks.
    Mr. and Mrs. W.M. McPherson, silver spoons.
    Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Fitzpatrick, set books viz: Moore, Burns, Tennyson, Shakespere, bound in turkey and gilt.
    Miss Mary Bremer, china cup saucer and platter.
    Miss Lizzie Keating, flower vase.
    Misse Belle Swartsley and Sybel Butler, silver butter and fruit knife.
    Mr. and Mrs. Swartsley, cut glass amber tea set.
SMIDT-PELLE--On Tuesday, April 21st, '85, at Humphrey, Neb., by Rev. Father Theodore, Anton Smidt to Annie Pelle.
The Columbus Journal, April 29, 1885
BIRTHS
CLARK--April 26th, to Mrs. A.W. Clark, a son.
PERRSON--Mrs. Perrson has a little son. [Palestine]
MARRIED
WAKEFIELD-THOMPSON--At the residence of J.S. Murdock April 23d, by Rev. O.V. Rice, Mr. J.J. Long, M.D., of Wakefield, Dixon county, and Miss Julia Thompson of this city.
ELSTON-BLOOM--At Madison, Neb., April 20th, 1885, by Rev. C.F. Haywood, Mr. James E. Elston, of this city, and Miss Christiana Bloom, of Creighton, Nebraska.
McALLISTER-COALTER--[The following is a list of presents received too late for last week's issue.--Ed. Journal.]
    In consideration of her large circle of friends and acquaintances, Miss Coalter found it impossible to give an entertainment other than a private lunch at her home, but, regardless of this entire freedom from obligation, her many friends have showered elegant and costly gifts upon her. We give below a list of some of them.
    Mrs. Jas. McAllister, Sr., Marseilles spread and pair tidies; Mr. and Mrs. Lauck, glass set; Mr. and Mrs. Slattery, silver castor; Mrs. Jackson and C.H. Jackson, silver and crystal perfume stand; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, silver butter dish; Mr. and Mrs. Hulst, silver spoon stand; Mr. and Mrs. McPherson, hand painted crystal and silver fruit stand; Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Kingston, silver and crystal pickle stand; Miss Alice Kingston, gold lined silver engraved cup; Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Henry, case containing cream spoon, sugar shell, pickle fork and gold tea spoons; Miss Mary Henry, silver pie knife; Miss Kittie Speice, silver and crystal perfume stand; Mr. Jessie and Miss Dorie Becher, elegant cut glass amber perfume stand; Presbyterian choir--Miss Eva McKean and Miss Mamie Winslow, Messrs. C.J. Garlow, M. Hurd and P.W. Henrich, elegant silver cake basket; Miss Emma Graham and Miss Laura Robinson of Humphrey, ornamental scrapbook; Dr. and Mrs. Martyn, elegantly chased cake basket; Mrs. Wells, floral wreath; Mrs. C. Davis, painted, individual butter dishes; Miss Lila Davis, macrenne lambrequin; Mrs. H.C. Mowry, of Chicago, pink satin perfume satchel, hand-painted; Miss Elise Wells, handsome boquet; Mr. and Mrs. Hensley, foot rest; Mrs. A.E. Coalter, marseilles counter pane and mustache cup; Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Tedrow, silver syrup cup; Miss Mammie Tedrow, silver salt cellar; Miss Mate Wadsworth, pair napkin rings; John C. McPherson, silver knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. W. McPherson, silver spoons, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Fitzpatrick, set of books, Moore, Burns, Tennyson and Shakespeare, bound in turkey and gilt; Mrs. Mary Bremer, China cup saucer and platter; Miss Aggie Keating, flower vase; Misses Belle Swartsley and Sybil Butler, silver butter and fruit knife; Mr. and Mrs. Swartsley, cut glass amber tea set; Mr. Wm. A. McAllister of Grand Island, a silver castor; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, call bell; Mr. and Mrs. Early, silver spoon holder; Mr. and Mrs. Jay Merrill, cut glass pitcher and goblets.
JUDD-CUMMINGS--L.P. Judd and Miss Phoebe Cummings of Cedar Rapids were married April 19th. [Boone County--Condensed from the News.]
DIED
BROWN--Jno. Brown of Alexis Township, Butler county, was found dead near his barn Tuesday morning of last week--supposed cause, heart disease. He was aged about forty, and leaves a wife.
WHITE--Mrs. Geo. White of Butler county, committed suicide Monday of last week by taking strychnine. She had before attempted it by chloral. Mrs. White's maiden name was Bessie Spring, and before her marriage she was a school teacher. The Schuyler Herald says she lived most happily with her husband until the fatal malady took hold of her mind.
MEYBURG--Jacob Meyburg, a hand in the employ of M.E. Stevens, is the name of the man who committed suicide on the 18th, as referred to in last week's Journal. [Boone County--Condensed from the News.]
RING--Mrs. Ring's infant daughter was buried last week. [Palestine]
The Columbus Journal, May 6, 1885
BIRTHS
SMITH--Friday, May 1st, 1885, to Mrs. Frank A. Smith of Fort Lupton, Colorado, (formerly of this city) a daughter. Mother and child doing well.
MARRIED
MARTZ-MARTZ--In this city, Monday evening, May 4th, '85, by Rev. Mr. Fleischer, Mr. Sebastian Martz and Miss Tuna Martz.
    The groom is a popular young man in the employ of John Knobel and his many friends will wish him and his estimable bride much joy and prosperity. The Cornet Band tendered the young couple a serenade during the evening and were handsomely treated by the groom.
DIED
BERGER--April 28th, of typhoid fever, Jane, wife of Charles Berger, aged 25 years, 6 months, 28 days. She leaves two young children.
The Columbus Democrat, May 8, 1885
BIRTHS
POSTLE--Martin Postle was in town one day last week looking as happy and feeling as big as two men. Upon inquiry we learned that a young lady had come to stay at his house. Weight 9 pounds.
MARRIED
MARTY-MARTY--In this city May 4th, 1885, at the residence of the bridegroom, by Rev. F. Fleischer, Mr. Sebastian Marty and Miss Anna Marty.
FAIRCHILD-BREMER--In this city on May 6th, 1885, by Rev. Samuel Goodale, Mr. George Fairchild and Miss Elenora Bremer.
    Mr. Fairchild has been a resident of Columbus for a dozen years and is one of our popular young men.
    Miss Bremer was born in Columbus, and is a most worthy young lady possessing in an eminent degree those traits that go to ennoble and adorn true womanhood.
    We predict a happy future for these good young people.
    After the ceremony the Columbus Band tendered the happy couple a serenade and George, we are told, did the "fair thing" by the boys.
The Columbus Journal, May 13, 1885
BIRTHS
ROSSITER; WILLIAMS--We have the pleasure of announcing the arrival of a young lady at Mrs. R.L. Rossiter's on the 6th, and on the same date a little earlier at Mrs. Thos. Williams's, a young gentleman. Both lady and gentleman on their arrival notified their friends that they purposed to remain. [Platte Center.]
MARRIED
CONNELL-BURKE--May 11th, by Rev. Father Ryan, at St. John's Catholic Church, Gus. Connell and Miss Julia Burke.
LINDEMANN-JOHANNES--On the 7th day of May, by Rev. H. Fischer, Mr. H. Lindemann and Miss Jesine Johannes, all of Bismark Township, Platte County.
SIMPSON-BOYCE--In the Grand Pacific Hotel parlor in this city, Thursday, May 7th, by Rev. J. W. Little, Mr. Wm. L. Simpson, a proprietor of "The Farmer's Store," Lost Creek, Neb., and Miss Eliza J. Boyce, of Ripley county Indiana.
FAIRCHILD-BREMER--May 6th, by Rev. S. Goodale, George Fairchild and Miss Eleonora Bremer.
    The bride was born in Columbus, and has a very large circle of friends and acquaintances who esteem her for her solid worth of character.
    Mr. Fairchild is well known to most of our home readers, having in his business, become well acquainted with a goodly number of them. He has those generous social qualities of heart that men admire, and we congratulate him sincerely on this event of his life which, as with all true men, will fix his affections and concentrate his abilities. The Journal wishes the happy couple, a prosperous journey through life.
HODSON-SMITH--Ed. Journal:--One of the pleasantest scenes of real life which we have ever witnessed was enacted at the residence of Mr. J.R. Smith near Lost Creek Wednesday, May 6th. It was the occasion of the marriage of Samuel Hodson to Carrie, daughter of J.R. Smith, both of Lost Creek. The ceremony was performed according to the Episcopal service by the Rev. Dr. Goodale. The happy couple were congratulated by about fifty of their most intimate friends. After supper, which consisted of everything good and plenty of it, the evening was spent in music and singing, until midnight, when all wished the bride and groom a bright and happy journey through life.
    The following were the list of presents received:
    The groom to the bride, a handsome dressing case; Mr. and Mrs. Naylor, table cloth; Mr. B.H. Lathrop, majolica fruit dish; Miss B. Lathrop, majolica pickle dish; Mrs. Lathrop, spoon holder and set salt dishes; Mr. George B. Smith, stencil plate; Mrs. Henry Hodson, table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson, glass set; Mr. and Mrs. Gerrard, sensation cream and sugar stand; Mrs. Crookham, sensation oil and vinegar stand; Miss Julia Murdock, set silver teaspoons; Mr. and Mrs. Hendrix, wine set; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Chapin, cake basket; Jewell Bros. and Marsh, set decorated dishes, eighty pieces; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hill, butter dish and molasses pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Smith, clothes wringer; Mr. and Mrs. Waite, set goblets; Nettie Waite, tidy; Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, water set; Hon. John Kehoe and wife, glass set; Miss Coffee, toilet set; Mr. and Mrs. Schoonmaker, set silver teaspoons; Miss Anna Kelley, tablecloth and napkins; Miss Rene Sloss, set silver tablespoons; Mr. Henry Smith, parlor lamp; Jimmie and Nellie Naylor, silver breakfast castor; Mr. Willie Smith, wash stand; Miss Sadie Irwin, set gilt edged dishes; Livvie and Laura Schoonmaker, towels; Jimmie Smith, towels; Miss Anna L. Smith, picture, ewer and basin; The bride's father, a large bible.
The Columbus Democrat, May 15, 1885
MARRIED
SIMPSON-ROYCE--In the Grand Pacific Hotel parlor of this city Thursday May 7th, by Rev. J.W. Little, Mr. Wm. L. Simpson, a proprietor of "The Farmer's Store" Lost Creek Nebraska, and Miss Eliza J. Royce, of Ripley Co., Ind.
The Columbus Journal, May 20, 1885
BIRTHS
WIGGINS--To Mrs. John Wiggins, May 16th, a son.
MOWERY--May 14th, to Mrs. D. J. Mowery, a daughter.
DIED
JOHNSON--A Mr. Johnson, living near Wm. Wright's, was kicked in the breast by a horse on Tuesday, from the effects of which he died Thursday morning. [Palestine]
PERCIVAL--S.A. Percival, of London, England, father of Harry Percival, accompanied by the Rev. Dr. Tanner, father of Mrs. Percival, passed through this city Thursday last on their way to visit the place near Fullerton, in Nance county, Neb., where their son and daughter met their horrible deaths at the hands of a murderer, and to learn what they could.
JOHNSON--The body of Lewis H. Johnson, one of the victims of the double murder at Lincoln last week, passed through the city Thursday, bound for Madison, where the parents of the murdered man reside. The Madison Chronicle says that three weeks ago when Lewis bade his father and mother good-by, his mother remarked at the time that she felt a presentiment that she would never see her boy again.
The Columbus Democrat, May 22, 1885
BIRTHS
MOWERY--Born, May 14th to Mrs. D.J. Mowery, a daughter.
MARRIED
FUGARD-BENSON--In this city on the 17th, inst., by Hon. J.J. Sullivan, County Judge, Frank E. Fugard and Miss Alice A. Benson, both of Platte County.
DIED
KUHNE--John F. Kuhne, of Scotia, died last Friday. Mr. Kuhne was a brother of L.E. Kuhne, formerly of Duncan. Mr. Kuhne was a young man who stood deservedly high in the community and was esteemed by all who knew him. He had resided in Nebraska about two years. He leaves a widow and four young children.
The Columbus Journal, May 27, 1885
MARRIED
GROTELUESCHEN-WENDT--At the Lutheran church in Bismark precinct, Platte county, Neb., May 15th, by Rev. H. Fischer, Henry Grotelueschen and Miss Elise Wendt.
The Columbus Democrat, May 29, 1885
MARRIED
PRICE-JOHNSON--We see by a late copy of a West Virginia paper that Rev. W.T. Price, of Richland was recently married to Miss Johnson. We wish our Reverend friend and his new bride a long life of wedded bliss.
The Columbus Journal, June 3, 1885
MARRIED
BARROW-MERRELL--At Salt Lake City, Utah, May 19th, by Judge Ellas A. Smith, at the residence of Mrs. Martha Barrow, John H. Barrow and Miss Ida Merrell, all of Salt Lake City.
PICKERING-WAITE--At the Presbyterian church in this city, June 1st, 1885, by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Little, Mr. Enos E. Pickering and Miss Nettie A. Waite, both of Monroe, Platte Co., Neb.
MILLER-RICE--June 1st, by Rev. O. V. Rice at his residence, Charles C. Miller and Miss Alma Rice, all of this city.
    By good sense and industry Mr. Miller has carved out for himself a place in the world which he worthily fills, and his chosen life's partner will be a wife worthy of him.
DIED
BURROWS--We regret to have to report the death of the five-year-old son of Mr. James Burrows, of Burrows Township. We understand that death was caused by whooping cough and that several of the same family are suffering with the disease. [Platte Center]
The Columbus Democrat, June 5, 1885
DIED
ASHBAUGH--Miss Olla Ashbaugh, a young lady who had been engaged in the dentistry business in Columbus for some years died last week.
BOWER--Died, in this city on June 3, 1885, Sara M., wife of H.P. Bower. The deceased was a most amiable woman and her loss is regretted by her many friends.
BURROWS--We regret to chronicle the death of Jonty, the bright little four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Burrows at Burrows Township on May 31st, 1885.
KELLER--Anthony Keller died last week in this city aged about 65 years. Anthony had lived for the past fifteen years with the family of the late Major Frank North to whom he was very much attached. Since the death of Major North the old man seemed to pine away. He repeatedly stated that he wanted to die and go to Frank and Mary, meaning Mr. and Mrs. Frank North. It seems he virtually died of grief.
The Columbus Journal, June 10, 1885
BIRTHS
JOSEPH--Mrs. Lorenzo Joseph presented her husband with a pair of twin baby girls a few days ago. Mother and girls are well and so is of course Lorenzo, looking almost a head taller than before.
WHEELER; KIBLER--Our Creston correspondent forgot to say that to S.J. Wheeler has been presented a fine girl, one week after the boy presented to Kibler.
DIED
BOWER--In this city, June 3d, after a lingering illness, Sarah, wife of H. P. Bower.
KELLER--In this city, May 30th, Anthony Keller, aged 65 years.
    Mr. Keller had been with Major North's family for a number of years, and was very strongly attached to them. Since the Major's death he has declared to several acquaintances that he didn't wish to live any longer.
BRUEN--Friday, June 5th, at her residence on Stearns Prairie, of thrombosis, Sarah E., wife of D. L. Bruen, and daughter of W. H. Thompson, of this city.
    Mrs. Bruen was apparently as well as usual Friday morning, and died within thirty minutes after she felt ill. Her age was 27 years and 4 months. She leaves her husband and three children, who with a large circle of friends will mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest Saturday in the cemetery at Streeter's.
ASHBAUGH--Miss Olla Ashbaugh, formerly a dentist in this city, and an active member of the M.E. church and of the Good Templars lodge, died in St. Joseph, Missouri, Sunday, May 31st, on the 24th anniversary of her birthday.
ISINGER--A child fifteen months old, of parents named Isinger living near Praha postoffice, Saunders county, drank some concentrated lye Saturday afternoon, and died from the effects before daylight Sunday morning.
The Columbus Democrat, June 12, 1885
MARRIED
BARROW-MERRILL--At Salt Lake City, Utah, May 19th, by Judge Elias A. Smith, at the residence of Mrs. Martha Barrow, John H. Barrow and Miss Ida Merrill, all of Salt Lake City, John was a Platte County boy and one of the most worthy young men of our community. He has many friends and relatives here who wish him God-speed in his new life.
PICKERING-WAITE--At the Presbyterian church in this city, June 1st, 1885, by the pastor, Rev. J.W. Little, Mr. Enos E. Pickering and Miss Nettie A. Waite, both of Monroe, Platte Co., Neb.
MILLER-RICE--June 1st, by Rev. O.V. Rice at his residence, Charles C. Miller and Miss Alma Rice, all of this city. These young people enter wedded life bearing with them the earnest wishes of their friends that they may enjoy long years of domestic bliss.
DIED
BRUEN--Mrs. D.L. Bruen died very suddenly on Saturday of disease of the heart.
The Columbus Journal, June 17, 1885
DIED
ERMER--On Thursday last, at about 11 o'clock while Carl Ermer and his brother Alof were crossing the Platte river south of Duncan, in a boat, it was capsized in some way, and Carl was drowned. After floundering for some three hours in the river, Alof succeeded in working his way out. Carl was a man twenty-one years old, and worked for Fred. Schilz, on the Island in Polk county. His brother Alof arrived recently from the old country, and this trip was being made to get some baggage that Alof had left at Duncan.
SULLIVAN--Thos. Sullivan was the name of the brakeman killed by lightning at Lost Creek. His body was sent to Des Moines, Ia., for burial.
The Columbus Democrat, June 19, 1885
DIED
MICKEY--Geo. Mickey, one of the early settlers of Polk county, died suddenly Thursday, June 11, in Osceola at the residence of his brother, Hon. J.H. Mickey. The following we clip from the Stromsburg Republican:
    The deceased was an industrious, upright citizen. He died in the prime of life from the result of injuries sustained eleven years ago, which caused the formation of an abcess on his lungs. Twins had been born to the deceased but a few days before his sudden demise, and his wife was at the time confined to her bed. The circumstances were particularly sad, but we feel sure a good man has gone home to his reward. May the widow and orphans feel that a Father greater and more benificent than any earthly father, guards and cares for the little ones.
ERMER--The body of the man found on the sandbar was brought to town Tuesday and buried. His name was Karl Ermer.
The Columbus Journal, June 24, 1885
BIRTHS
MARTIN--June 19th, to Mrs. J. C. Martin, a son.
MARRIED
CRAMER-WEAVER--On Thursday evening, June 18th, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, by Rev. H. Miessler, L. J. Cramer and Miss Mary Weaver.
    Miss Mary is one of the elect, truly, if mortal eyes ken who such be, and the Professor (may his shadow never grow less), is in every respect a man worthy of such companionship.
DIED
MICKEY--Geo. Mickey, one of the old settlers of this county, died very suddenly at the residence of his brother, John H. Mickey, in Osceola, last Friday morning. [Polk County. From the Stromsburg Republican.]
The Columbus Democrat, June 26, 1885
BIRTHS
MARTIN--Born, on June 19, to Mrs. J.C. Martin, a son.

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