The Columbus Journal, January 6, 1886
DIED
AHLERS--Saturday morning last Miss Minnie Ahlers of Grand Island committed suicide by shooting herself in the head with a shotgun. She was 22 years old and engaged to be married to Fred. Stolly.CEDERGREEN--An accident occurred at Cedar Rapids last week Wednesday evening. John Cedergreen filled up on the poor whisky of that hamlet and started for home. Being in a very elevated state of mind, he concluded the ordinary wagon road was not good enough for him, so he started down the railroad track. All went well until he struck a bridge when his horses went down through the same between the ties. It is supposed he got out and unharnessed one of the horses, which struggled out and fell over the side, about 25 feet, as it was found dead below. He either was thrown over in the struggle, or else fell over, as he was also found below fatally injured. The train was stopped just in time to escape being ditched by the horse and wagon on the bridge.--Albion News.
The Columbus Journal, January 13, 1886
MARRIED
EIMERS-JONAS--At the Catholic Church, Humphrey, Neb., Jan. 7th, 1886, by Rev. Father Theodore, Joseph Eimers of Humphrey and Miss Lena Jonas of St. Bernard.DIED
DEAN--At the residence of D. D. Hardy, of pneumonia, C. S. Dean, aged 82 years.DEGEMAN--News was received here yesterday morning that the sheriff of Colfax county had been killed that morning by one of the inmates of the prison to whom the sheriff was taking his breakfast. The prisoner was an insane man, returned from the asylum at Lincoln as incurable. The sheriff, Mr. Degeman, had but just entered on his term of office.
The Columbus Democrat, January 15, 1886
MARRIED
DUNCAN-SULLIVAN--Mr. J.S. Duncan and Miss M.A. Sullivan were married in Sioux City on January 6th. Miss Sullivan has been an inmate of the family of our fellow townsman Geo. B. Hardell for more than a year past. Her many friends in this city extend congratulations and good wishes.DIED
DEGMAN; LAPOUR--News of a fearful tragedy at Schuyler on Tuesday morning came over the telephone, and was followed in the night by a report that the people had taken the matter in their own hands, and quietly dealt out a large chunk of justice to the murderer.
The facts as near as we can procure them are as follows:
Some time ago one Wenzel Lapour of Schuyler was considered insane and sent to the asylum at Lincoln. He was shortly returned, however, with the report from the authorities of that institution that said Lapour was a more fit subject for the penetentiary than the insane asylum.
One of his first exploits on returning home was to commit some crime for which he was confined in the county jail. On Tuesday morning the newly qualified sheriff, John Degman, entered the cell with the prisoners' breakfast. As he turned to leave the room the fiendish inmate seized a scantling and struck him on the head, causing his death in a short time.
The people were greatly excited, and in the evening, being augmented in number by 40 men from North Bend, about 200 citizens quietly marched to the jail took the assassin from thence, and at 10:45 P.M. hung him to a tree in front of the jail until he was dead. An inquest was held over the remains of LaPour, and a verdict of death at the hands of unknown parties was rendered.
Degman lived one hour after the fatal blow, but did not become conscious. His skull was fractured in two placed. He was 35 years of age, and unmarried. He had served as deputy sheriff for two years, and was elected sheriff at the last election, having qualified and been sworn in Thursday of last week. He was a worthy young man, and highly esteemed by the people of Colfax county. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and appropriate ceremonies were held by that society Wednesday.
Lapour was a Bohemian, 50 years of age. He was malicious in the extreme, and has often been arrested for abusing his family. No very copious amount of tears will be wasted on him.
Although the case was an aggravated one, and Lapour undoubtedly deserved his fate, it is to be regretted that in a community where there are no causes to prevent the sure and speedy working of the law, the people should allow themselves to so far forget their civilization as to resort to mob law. Colfax county will long feel the effects of this precipitate conduct. The dignity and efficiency of the law should be sustained at all times and at all hazards.
The Columbus Journal, January 20, 1886
BIRTHS
BAKER--January 15th, 1886, to Mrs. O. L. Baker, a son.SCHUTTE--Jan. 11th, to Mrs. Gerhard Schutte, a pair of twins.
JAEGGI--Jan. 18th, to Mrs. A. Jaeggi, a son.
The father is reported O.K.MARRIED
DUNCAN-SULLIVAN--At the residence of H. G. Chapman, 604 West Third street, in Sioux City, Iowa, on January 6, 1886, by Rev. C. C. Turner, Mr. Joseph S. Duncan of Pattersonville, Ia., and Miss Maggie A. Sullivan, of Columbus, Nebraska.
Mr. Duncan is well known to Sioux City people, having been associated with the late Joe Myers in the building and contracting business. He is now a prosperous contractor at Pattersonville. The young couple left for Pattersonville yesterday.--Sioux City Times.DIED
MEAD--January 13th, 1886, of consumption, Artie, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Mead, aged 2 years and 4 months.LAPOUR; DEGMAN--Schuyler had a double tragedy last week. A man named Lapour was confined in jail because he had not been able to furnish bonds to keep the peace. Sheriff John S. Degman had given the man his breakfast and was leaving the prison when he was struck down and beat upon the skull by Lapour,--a piece of scantling being the bludgeon used. Lapour's punishment swiftly followed, and is described by the Herald of the 13th, as follows:
"The last act in this terrible tragedy occurred at 10:45 last night. A large body of citizens marched to the Court House in which the jail is situated, and demanded admittance. There seemed to be no preconcerted arrangements, but the woods were full of men who came from all directions. The sheriff, U.P. Degman, just appointed, Jos. Rudersdorf and Frank Frazier were on guard. The mob demanded admittance, which was refused. They then went to the rear door and commenced to batter it down with sledges with which they were provided. The guards then opened the door, and tried to reason with the mob. They were immediately covered with revolvers and ordered to hold up their hands. The sheriff was then seized and the keys taken from him. At the first approach of the mob, Lapour began to bellow, probably realizing what was coming. He was in the cell with both hands and feet manacled. The mob seized him, placed a rope around his neck, and snaked him out doors, and to a tree near the fence in front of the Court House, where he was drawn up. Soon after death ensued, he was cut down and placed in the sheriff's office. He did not struggle after being drawn up, as the treatment before had probably stunned him. The mob then dispersed, having been but a few minutes at their work. It is estimated that 200 men were on the ground, and but little attempt at concealment was made, although it would be hard to identify the participators. Many citizens justify the action of the mob, while others deprecate it. Not a word of sympathy can be heard for the hanged man."
Doubtless Lapour was a brutal man and deserved his fate, but it is best for communities that they enforce the laws in every particular, and it is a sound proposition that if the laws bearing upon minor offences were more strictly enforced there would be fewer grave offences and less seeming necessity for citizens to "take the law into their own hands."
The Columbus Journal, January 27, 1886
BIRTHS
FAIRCHILD--To Mrs. George Fairchild, Jan. 22d, a son.KAVANAUGH--Jan. 19th to Mrs. D. C. Kavanaugh, a son, weight 10 pounds.
ANDERSON--To Mrs. A. Anderson, on Friday, Jan. 22, '86, a boy, weight 8 pounds.
DEVINE--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Devine a short time ago. [Palestine.]
MARRIED
RICKLY-BURESH--On Wednesday evening, Jan. 20th, by Rev. O. V. Rice at his residence, Mr. Sam. S. Rickly of this city and Miss Barbara Buresh, of North Bend, Neb.DIED
FAIRCHILD--Jan. 22d, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Fairchild.HOFFMAN(?)--A nephew of Mr. Hoffman, 22 years of age, was frozen to death in Colorado in the storm of the first of the month. We have not been able to learn further particulars. [Palestine.]
The Columbus Democrat, January 29, 1886
BIRTHS
BAKER--On Jan. 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Baker, a son, weight 11 1/2 pounds.
And now all mundane things appear to Oscar to take on the roseate hue of joy, but it's only because he feels so good himself.JAEGGI--On Jan. 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jaeggi, a boy.
CAVANAUGH--On Jan. 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh, a junior sheriff.
SMITH--January 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. D. Smith, a five-hundred-dollar girl, regulation weight.
ANDERSON--On Friday, January 22nd, 1886, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Anderson a son.
To a stranger the above may appear to contain no uncommon or startling announcement, but to the gentlemanly president of the First National it appears far different. A box of cigars has been on tap at the above institution all week, and in default of the appearance of ye local p.e., Mr. Anderson brought around a whole pocketful of fragrant Havanas. He appears to feel better than if a bill demonatizing silver had passed both houses and received Grover's sig.DIED
DUNCAN--A telegram received by Mr. Hardell from Mr. J.S. Duncan announced that Mrs. J.S. Duncan, nee Miss M.A. Sullivan, a young lady who had been visiting the family of Mr. Hardell, in this city some weeks ago, died at Pattersonville, Ia. on last Wednesday. Mrs. Duncan had been married less than two weeks at the time of her death. The many friends of the deceased lady in this city will be pained to learn of her untimely death.
The Columbus Journal, February 3, 1886
BIRTHS
RISHER--Mr. and Mrs. Risher have a young daughter, born Jan. 25. [Monroe.]MARRIED
NORDGREN-PETERSON--Fred. Nordgren and Miss Anna Peterson were married in Albion Wednesday last. After the knot was tied they repaired to the residence of Louis Peterson where they enjoyed the bridal eve with their many friends. These young people who have united their lives "for better or for worse," and decided to embark together down the stream of time, are well-known and highly respected among our people, who extend hearty congratulations to the happy pair. [Looking Glass.]ERRICKSON-JOHNSON--We notice that the Palestine correspondent failed to learn the names and date of a wedding which occurred north of us recently. We suggest that their names might be Mr. Axil Errickson, and Miss Lena Johnson, who were married Jan. 13. Our young people have a way of doing such things so quietly, that their neighbors do not know of it until they are settled down at housekeeping.
SHUTES-DREHER--Another marriage has been recorded in the annals of the history of Platte county, the united couple being William Shutes of Plum Creek, Neb., and Mary Dreher of this county. They were married by Rev. Misler of the German Lutheran church, Columbus, at his residence Jan. 27th, and intend to start for their future home, Plum Creek, Feb. 2d. Mr. Shutes had taken a homestead there previous to his marriage. He is a former resident of this vicinity. [Bismark Precinct.]
DIED
DICK--John Dick died on the 28th after an illness of four days. Mr. Dick is mourned as an upright honest citizen of this township. [Bismark Precinct.]WENRICK; NEISIUS--[NOTE: See follow-up article from The Columbus Democrat, April 23, 1886.
The following we take from the Press and Dakotian, published at Yankton, under date of Jan. 28. Mr. Wenrick was a brother-in-law of Ed. Newman, and Mr. Neisius was known to many of our Platte county readers as having been a resident of the county for a number of years. Mr. W. was a young man of eighteen and Mr. Neisius of middle age, and a man of family. The news as conveyed by the following paragraph is all that has yet reached friends here, who of course anxiously await further word from friends who have gone to ascertain all that can be known concerning the fate of the unfortunate men:
"Parties who arrived Monday from the upper country bring information of another drowning affair at Niobrara of which Lewis R. Wenrick and Henry J. Neisius were the victims. It is stated that these parties were crossing the Missouri at the mouth of the Niobrara on foot, about dusk Sunday evening, and that they walked into an air hole and were swept beneath the ice and were drowned. A man by the name of McCoy is named as a witness to the accident. He was standing on the bank of the Missouri and saw Messrs. Wendrick and Neisius walk into the air hole and disappear. The bodies of the two unfortunates were not recovered. Wenrick is described as a young man and his companion more advanced in years. They were apparently land hunters and were boarding at a hotel in Niobrara while prosecuting their search. It is not known that they had any baggage or other property or who they are or where they came from. There are now three bodies of men drowned at Niobrara to be cast up by the spring flood."
The Columbus Journal, February 10, 1886
BIRTHS
LEHMAN--Feb. 5th, to Mrs. George Lehman, a son.
George is about the proudest man in the village.MARRIED
SIEMS-WETGEN--Jan. 25, by Rev. H. Miessler at his residence, John F. Siems of Pueblo, Colo., and Miss Anna M. D. Wetgen.MANY-STEVENS--Wednesday, Feb. 3d, at the residence of Henry Stevens, Rev. J. L. St. Clair officiating, Mr. Smith D. Many to Miss Nettie Stevens, all of Platte county, Nebraska.
ABTS-MURPHY--Feb. 3d, at the German Catholic church, by Rev. Father Seraphine, Mr. Michael Abts and Miss Ellen Murphy, all of this city.
At the infair at the residence of the groom's parents, the happy couple were serenaded by the Columbus Cornet Band, (of which Mr. Abts is a member,) and were the recipients of numerous nice presents. The many friends of the young couple wish them long life and abundant happiness.MANNING-STEVENS--Still another marriage has to be added to the already large list. The bride and bridegroom are Nettie Stevens and Smith Manning, both of this county. They were married on the 3d. I have been informed, that they intend going to Humphrey, to reside. [Bismark Precinct.]
DIED
WOODWORTH--At Creston, Jan. 30, of heart disease, Nelson Woodworth, aged 57 years.
Mr. Woodworth had been a resident of Platte county about two years, moving to Creston township from Wilson precinct, Colfax county, where he had settled in 1873. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His remains were buried at Schuyler Wednesday last.GRABER--The dailies bring word from Council Bluffs of the death there on Saturday of Alex. Graber, who about two months ago left this city. He will be remembered here as the flag-man at the railroad crossing on Olive street. Friday afternoon he got some morphine at a drug store on the understanding that he wanted it for rheumatism. He ate his supper as usual at his hotel, and retired about 10 o'clock. He was not seen until about noon Saturday, when the chambermaid called the attention of the landlord, when the door was forced open and he was found lying on the bed, unconscious and dying.
Remedies were administered, but all to no purpose. Death came in a short time. The coroner's jury found a verdict in accordance with the facts as stated above, without giving an opinion as to suicidal intent. Mr. Graber was about 65 years old, one of the pioneers of Iowa, a veteran of the Mexican war, and for many years an employe of the U.P. Co.
The Columbus Democrat, February 12, 1886
BIRTHS
DENNEEN--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Denneen, Feb. 7th, a bouncing daughter. Both parties are getting along nicely.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOLLINGSHEAD-BAKER--Your correspondent does not wish to claim any prerogative as a prophet, but he made a little prediction through your colums a few weeks ago, that will be verified before this is in type or he's a goat. Mr. J.H. Hollingshead and Miss Stella Baker will be married at the residence of the brides parents, on Thursday evening, February 4th. We are going to be there, and will tell you about it, if some one doesn't execute summary (shotgun) vengeance on us before we get a new quill hunted up and whittled out. You know this newspaper correspondence is dangerous business sometimes, and we have heard of some direful threats being uttered against Iacog. [Monroe Township.]MARRIED
MANY-STEVENS--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Wednesday Feb. 3d, by Rev. St. Clair, Mr. Smith D. Many and Miss Nettie Stevens. The ceremony was witnessed by a few invited friends. After many hearty congratulations the guests retired to the dining room and partook of a bountiful supper. The following are among the many presents.
Silver cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Would; silver butter dish, Waggoner and Barnes; silver pickle caster, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Williamson; glass set of eleven pieces, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. and Forest Merrill; pitcher and goblets, Lee Merrill; table spread and towels, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Butler; fruit and preserve dishes, Miss Bell Swartsley; lamp, Misses Laura and Sibyl Butler; bible, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Ives; set of goblets, Mr. and Mrs. Fobes; lamp, Henry Deacon; half doz. salt cellars, Miss Fannie Merrill; pepper box and salt-cellars Messrs. Alvin and Forest Butler; pepper-box, George C. Jimison.
They have our best wishes for success and happiness and may Smith never regret leaving the bachelor ranks of Punkin Ridge. [Punkin Ridge.]DIED
WOODWORTH--A sudden death occurred here on the 30th ult. in the person of W.C. Woodworth. He was walking home from a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Nichols, and was seen to drop down dead by two passing strangers, who gave the alarm. Restoratives were ineffective. He had quietly died.
Mr. Woodworth was 58 years of age, a native of New York, and one of our pioneers. The sound qualities of his mind and heart characterised him as a downright brave and honest man, of uniform deportment, honest, independent, frank, friendly and kind. He did a large business in cattle and owned valuable lands. His finances are suggestive of the best management, as he leaves his estate without debt or encumbrance.
The burial will be at Schuyler. Notwithstanding inclement weather the funeral at the residence was largely attended. A sermon by Mr. Linker, replete with pathos from a response in a large assembly of mourners. [Creston, Neb. Feb. 3, 1886.]
The Columbus Democrat, February 19, 1886
MARRIED
DEIVEL-TEATHER--Married, by Judge C.A. Speice, on the 9th inst., Mr. John A. Deivel, of Jewell, Kan., to Miss Maria J. Teather, of Columbus.
The Columbus Journal, February 24, 1886
BIRTHS
HOFFMAN--Feb. 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, a daughter.MIESLER--Friday, Feb. 19th, to Mr. Herman and Clara Miesler, a son.
SCHREIBER--Friday, Feb. 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schreiber, a daughter.
MARRIED
NICKEL-LABENC--Feb. 13th, 1886, by Judge C. A. Speice, James Nickel and Miss Mary Labenc.DIED
ELLSROTH--At Creston, Feb. 18th, Alice, wife of Willard Ellsroth, aged 35 years.MORAN--Frank Moran, of Creston, with his wife are staying with the parents of the latter this winter. They lost their only child, a little boy, with the croup last week. [Newman Grove Items.]
BARNES--Mrs. Eliza Barnes, wife of L.D. Barnes, died at her home southwest of Battle Creek on the 5th, from lung trouble. The Burnett Blade says: "Her husband, who was out beyond Valentine was telegraphed and returned Monday when the funeral was held. Mrs. Barnes was born January 24, 1841. She moved to Madison county with her husband in 1866--twenty years ago. They were the first settlers in the county. She has been a faithful wife and mother all these years. A husband and ten children are left to mourn her loss. The sympathy of everyone goes to the family in their bereavement."--Norfolk Journal.
The Columbus Democrat, February 26, 1886
BIRTHS
MIESLER--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miesler, on Feby. 19th, a son.SCHREIBER--Born, On Feby. 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schreiber, a daughter.
HOFFMAN--A daughter appeared at Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffmans last Wednesday week.
SUTHERLAND--A daughter made happy the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland of Schuyler. We congratulate the happy parents and trust Miss Sutherland may be as charming and pleasing a young lady as was her mother.
MARRIED
NICKEL-LABENC--Mr. James Nickel and Miss Mary Labenc were married by Judge Speice on the 13th inst.
The Columbus Journal, March 3, 1886
BIRTHS
YOUNG--On Monday, March 1st, to Mrs. C. H. Young, a son.ROUTSON--On Thursday, Feb. 18th, to Mrs. J. G. Routson, a son.
MARRIED
ERNST-REINKE--At the residence of the bride's parents in Bismark Township, Thursday, Feb. 25th, by Rev. C. Scholz, of the German Reformed Church, William T. Ernst and Miss Annie Reinke, all of this county.
After the ceremony and greetings were over, an elogant supper was partaken of by the guests.
The happy couple were the recipients of numerous, nice and valuable presents, and they start out on the voyage of life with the hearty good wishes of their hosts of acquaintances and friends. The groom is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ernst, and the bride the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reinke, both families well known to many of the Journal readers, and esteemed wherever known; the fair, young bride, with her gentle, winning ways is a treasure our young friend may well be proud in cherising, while she can rely with confidence upon the kindly strength of her young husband. We append a list of the guests present at the wedding:
Jacob Ernst and wife, Jonas Welch and wife, F. Brodfuehrer and wife, A. C. Pickett and wife, W. A. McAllister and wife, Henry Welch and wife, N. Blaser and wife, John Ernst and wife, Wm. Ernst and wife, Rudolph Kummer, jr., and wife, A. Mathis and wife, J. A. Ernst and wife, H. P. Coolidge and wife Ferd. Reinke and wife, Mr. Runge and wife, Carl Labens and wife, Mr. Labens and wife, Edwin Ahrens and wife, Fred Loseke and wife, Henry Schwarz and wife, Ed. Smith and wife, Saml. Reinke and wife, Laura Butler, Sybil Butler, Ada Clark, Rosa Rickert, Maggie Ahrens, Emma Ernst, Julia Ernst, Emma Runge, Agnes Runge, Jessie Maw, Mrs. Janne, Lizzie Erb, Lena Erb, Fred Stenger, John McPherson, Ed. Wecott, George Wescott, Harry Brown, Will Swartsley, Henry Lebe, Louis Held, John Held, Louis Wetherer, Hcas. Coolidge, Walt Butler, L. Schwarz, John Graff, John Ahrens, Albert Kummer, Fred Thomas, Fred Cole, John McGill, Emil Kummer, Fred Fulton, Chas. Fulton, Henry Sender, Eph. Pilling.
The Columbus Democrat, March 5, 1886
MARRIED
ERNST-REINKE--Married, at the residence of the brides parents, Feby 25th, 1886, by Rev. Mr. Scholz, Mr. W.T. Ernst to Miss Annie C. Reinke.
The young couple received a magnificent lot of wedding gifts from their numerous admiring friends. [Shell creek, Feb, 28, 1886.]DRESS-MORIARTY--On the morning of Feb. 17th, '86, the spacious church of St. John was the scene of a most happy event.
The occasion was the marriage of Miss Sibina Moriarty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Moriarty, of Shell Creek, to Mr. Henry Dress, of St. Edwards.
The ceremony took place at nine o'clock, and was performed by Rev. B. Maxmilian, and well attended by relatives and friends. The bride was very tastefully dressed in brown, trimmed with spanish lace.
In the evening a reception was held at the residence of the bride's father. The house was densely packed with friends, from "up Shell Creek" and "down Shell Creek," the guests numbering a hundred and twenty-five. Refreshments were served in two rooms in the basement. The evening was very enjoyably spent by some chatting and singing, while one of the rooms had been cleared, where others "tripped the light fantastic toe" away into the "wee sma' hours."
Numerous, appropriate, expensive and elegant presents were received by the happy couple.SMITH-LACKEY--Mr. John Smith and Miss Ellen Lackey were married in this city last Wednesday.
The Columbus Journal, March 10, 1886
BIRTHS
GERRARD--To Mrs. F. H. Gerrard, of Dorrance, Feb. 8th, a son.WEAVER--Sunday, March 7th, to Mrs. Louis Weaver, a daughter.
The Columbus Journal, March 17, 1886
BIRTHS
REISE--March 12th, to Mrs. John Reise, a girl.MARRIED
HUSMANN-MAACK--At Lutheran church in Bismark Township, by Rev. H. Fischer, Feb. 26th, August Husmann and Miss Caroline Maack.DIED
BLANDORD--Mrs. T. Blandford died at her residence on Monday night. She had been suffering quite a while. [Shell Creek Items.]
The Columbus Democrat, March 19, 1886
BIRTHS
DICKINSON--R.S. Dickinson has been blessed with an heir, and an exuberant friend sends the following: "We notice in the columns of your last issue that Hon. R.S. Dickinson, has added his name to your list of subscribers; also two cart wheels to your empty weasel skin. This week he will furnish you a driver for those cart wheels, in the shape of a nine pound boy, if you will please attach an axle and permit him so to do. At last accounts mother and driver were doing well.
The Columbus Journal, March 24, 1886
BIRTHS
WILLARD--On Thursday, March 18th, to Mrs. George Willard, a daughter.MARRIED
REED-ERB--March 18th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Erb, near the city, by Rev. Scholtz, Harry B. Reed and Miss Lizzie Erb. A large number of invited guests were in attendance and the presents were numerous.CROSSLAND-SCHONLAU--Mr. George Crossland and Miss Mary Schonlau were married Monday the 8th, in Omaha, at the residence of the bride's sister, at 5 o'clock p.m. They left the next morning for Hastings, where Mrs. Crossland will visit friends and George will look up a business location. They are worthy and estimable young people, and the Journal hopes their wedded life may be blessed with good fortune--with few "crosses" and lots of "land."--Norfolk Journal.
DIED
SCHECK--In this city, March 18th, '86, of consumption, Frederick Scheck.
The deceased was born at Barmstedt, Holstein, Germany, Jan. 14th, 1850. He came to America in 1872, living in Iowa six years, then removing to Nebraska in 1878. April 3d, 1879, he married Miss Preiss, a worthy young lady of his city. About eight months ago, his fatal illness attacked him, since which time he has been failing rapidly. His brother of Chicago arrived afew hours before his death, bearing a last message from mother and sister of the same city.
Mr. Scheck was a quiet, unassuming business man, thoroughly upright in his transactions, and highly respected by all who had dealings with him.
The funeral was conducted Sunday last by the Odd Fellows, of which order he was a member, H. J. Hudson delivering a short address at the grave commemorative of the virtues of the deceased. Services in German were held previously at the Maennerchor Hall, the Maennerchor singing three burial songs and Rev. Scholtz making some remarks.
The mortal remains of Mr. Scheck were laid to rest in the bright sunshine of a warm spring day in the presence of a large number of his acquaintances, every one of whom was a personal friend, for he seemed to have no enemy in the world.WINTERSTEIN--Mr. Winterstein, traveling for Seaman of Omaha, while in the city one day last week, received a telegram announcing the death and burial of an infant son at Omaha. Mr. W. had been west on a long trip, and while gone a son had been born to him, lived six weeks, sickened, died and had been buried. Telegrams sent him had failed to reach him until he got to this city.
The Columbus Democrat, March 26, 1886
MARRIED
PUTMAN-McKEAN--One of those events which are so common, yet are of never ending interest, especially to the participators therein, came of in our midst Thursday, March 25th. The event referred to was the marriage at the Presbyterian church, at 11 o'clock, of Dr. T.L. Putman of Riverton, Iowa, and Miss Jessie McKean of Columbus. Numerous invited friends witnessed the ceremony at the church, the boys all envying the Dr., and the girls all envying the blushing bride. After the twain were made one, and congratulations had been extended, those invited repaired to the home of the bride's parents, where they partook of a bountiful dinner, leaving, however, a generous supply for ye hungry of the Democrat office.
The groom is a praticing physician of Iowa, and a highly esteemed citizen of the village of Riverton.
The bride is a daughter or Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. McKean, well known and respected citizens of this city and no doubt but that they will greatly miss their daughter, after her departure from the parental roof.
The happy bride and groom leave to day for their future home in Riverton, and the best wishes of their many friends and of the Democrat follow them, both on their short journey by rail, and on the longer journey of life together, upon which they have entered so propitiously.DIED
SCHECK--An old and respected citizen of Columbus, Mr. F.F. Scheck, died Thursday evening March 18th, at his residence in this city. Mr. Scheck has been sick for about eight months, with that malevolent disease, consumption, and for several weeks it has been evident to his many friends that his days were numbered. When it became evident that he could live but a few days at the most, his brother, William Scheck, who lives in Chicago, was sent for. Deceased began to sink rapidly Sunday, and only the hopes of seeing his brother once more kept the spark of life burning within him.
Buoyed up with this hope, he battled for life, until the eagerly expected relative arrived Thursday evening, when he greeted him and they held a short conversation. Then the over-taxed strength of the patient seemed to give away, and in a little over half an hour he had departed this life. His funeral was held Sunday last from his residence, after which services were held at Maennerchor hall under the auspices of the Maennerchor society and the Odd Fellows, Mr. Scheck having been an honored member of them both during his lifetime.
Fritz Frederick Scheck was born in Barmstedt, Holstein, Jan. 14th, '50, and at the time of his death was 36 years old. He emigrated to America in 1873, and went into business in Iowa. After a few years he left there for Columbus where he arrived Feb. 15th, 1878. He immediately commenced the business of manufacturing cigars. By his application thereto, and great industry, he accumulated considerable property. His health failing sometime since, he disposed of his business to Mr. Robert Uhlig, since which time he has been an invalid. Deceased was married April 3d, 1879, and his wife survives him. He leaves no children. Of a family of nine children, Mr. Scheck's death leaves but three brothers and one sister living. His mother lives with her children in Chicago, at the advanced age of 76 years, although her age does not tell severely upon her.
The bereaved, his widow, mother, brothers and sister have the sympathy of the Democrat and their many friends, in their affliction.
The Columbus Journal, March 31, 1886
BIRTHS
MILLER--To Mrs. Lon Miller, March 27th, a son.MARRIED
PUTMAN-McKEAN--Thursday, March 25th, 1886, at 11 a.m., in the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. J. W. Little, Dr. T. L. Putman of Riverton, Iowa, and Miss Jessie McKean of this city.
A great number of tokens of friendship were received, and the happy couple left on Friday for their future home at Riverton, Iowa, followed by the blessings of their numerous friends and acquaintances.STENGER-BINNING--On Thursday, March 25th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. H. Miessler, Mr. Fred. Stenger and Miss Lena Binning, all of this county.
A large number of invited guests were present on the happy occasion. The Journal unites with the many friends of the young couple in wishing them long life and that abundant prosperity which their many good qualities assure them.DIED
KISTLER--Monday of last week Wm. C. Kistler, head miller in the Madison mills, at Madison, was accidentally drowned. He has been a resident there two years and was 24 years old.
The Columbus Democrat, April 2, 1886
MARRIED
ADAMS-JENKINSON--At the residence of the bride's brother in Monroe precinct, Platte Co. by Rev. O.V. Rice, Wednesday March 31st, Mr. J.J. Adams of Madison, Neb. and Miss Mattie Jenkinson of this county.
Success and a long life of peace and plenty to the newly wedded.
The Columbus Journal, April 7, 1886
BIRTHS
LITTLE--To Mrs. J. W. Little, April 4th, '86, a daughter.NOUNBURG--There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nounburg on the 29th, a fine daughter. [Bismark Township.]
MARRIED
SMITH-GILBERT--At the residence of the bride's parents, in Laconia, N.H., Feb. 24th, '86, Mr. V. J. Smith of this city and Miss Annie Gilbert, of Laconia, N.H.
The happy couple took quite an extended trip through Canada and arrived here a week ago where they intend making their future home. The Journal wishes the newly married couple a long and happy life.DIED
BLASER--Nicholas Blaser, father of John, Nick and Fred Blaser, of this county, died on the eleventh of last month, at his residence in Aarwangen, canton of Berne, Switzerland, at the age of 91 years. He was a man of cheerful disposition and very much liked by his acquaintances.
The Columbus Journal, April 14, 1886
DIED
GLASS--Mr. George Glass lost one of his children by death. It was about three years old. [Shell Creek Items.]
The Columbus Democrat, April 16, 1886
BIRTHS
MILLER--It is said of Lon and Charlie Miller, that when their mother died some years ago she left her trunk to the boys, and among other things it contained, were a lot of baby clothes worn by them when they were somewhat younger. The trunk has been carefully handled, and preserved by the boys, in all the years since. Whether they were in the mountains, or on the plains, the trunk was left in a safe place. The wisdom of this care is now to be seen. Lon Miller is a father, and his young hopeful is clothed in the very same clothes formerly worn by himself and Charlie.MARRIED
WELCH-SILICK--We learn as we go to press, but too late for particulars, of the marriage at Schuyler, of Mr. Will Welch of Columbus, and Miss Libbie Silick of Schuyler. We are well acquainted with the happy bride, and Mr. Welch is one of our enterprising young business men. Happiness and a long life to the young couple.
The Columbus Journal, April 21, 1886
MARRIED
YEASLEY-KREBS--Feb. 18, by W. B. Williams, J. P., Alfred T. Yeasley and Mrs. Lizzie Krebs, all of Platte county.MYER-LUESCHEN--April 16, at the residence of the bride's parents, in the presence of a large number of friends, by Rev. H. Schumann, Wm. Meyer and Miss Emma Lueschen, all of Platte county.
The Columbus Democrat, April 23, 1886
RETRACTION
WENRICK; NEISINS--Some time last January it was reported that Lewis R. Wenrick and Henry J. Neisens were drowned in the Niobrara river. These gentlemen are at present at their homes in this county, enjoying good health. We are under obligations to our friend, County Treasurer Newman for this informaiton.DIED
McCURDY--The wife of John McCurdy, ex-sheriff of Colfax county, died at her home in Leigh, last Saturday morning. Deceased leaves a family of small children to battle with life without their mother.
The Columbus Journal, April 28, 1886
BIRTHS
LAMB--Mrs. George Lamb has presented her husband a little boy. The writer is not informed as to the weight of the young gentleman, nor in regard to his destiny and development, if he will be governor of Nebraska, member of congress, senator or even president of the United States or of the U.P.R.R.MARRIED
WELCH-SILLIK--April 15th, by Rev. Hood, Mr. W. J. Welch of Columbus, and Miss Libbie Sillik of Schuyler.--Sun.
Mr. Welch is a son of Jonas Welch an old resident of this county. Miss Silick was one of Colfax county's best teachers. Mr. and Mrs. Welch will make Columbus their future home. The Herald extends congratulations.--Schuyler Herald.DIED
McCURDY--April 17th, Mrs. Cilinda, wife of John McCurdy, aged 20 years, 7 months and 11 days.
The Columbus Democrat, April 30, 1886
BIRTHS
HEITKEMPER--G. Heitkemper rejoices in the fact that he is the father of a new 10 1/2 pound boy; born Tuesday night.MARRIED
KERR-NEWTON--Mr. Owen Kerr and Miss Grace Newton, two young members of O'Kay society, drove up to Albion a few days since and came back matrimonially spliced. Nobody was expecting anything of the kind so suddenly, so of course we were all much surprised. [Monroe Township.]