The Columbus Journal, January 5, 1887
BIRTHS
CLOTHER--January 2d, to Mrs. G. W. Clother, a son. Mother and child well, and George about as well as could be expected.MARRIED
JOHNSON-COFFEY--January 1st, 1887, by Rev. S. Goodale, at his residence, John Johnson and Eva Coffey, all of Platte county.SISSLE-LOCH--Dec. 30th, '86, by Judge C. A. Speice, John D. Sissle and Miss Katie Loch, both of Platte county.
DUVAL-DAVIS--Dec. 31st, 1886, by the same, Wm. Duval of Butler county and Miss Emma Davis of Platte.
WEBER-HERRICK--January 3d, 1887, by the same, Geo. C. Weber, M.D., of Boone county, and Mrs. Susanne G. Herrick of Staten Island, N. Y.
FISH-COOP--Mr. Ed. Fish and Miss Paulina Coop were married by Rev. Mr. Hatch at the bride's home at Mt. Pleasant, on Saturday eve. [Palestine.]
McCUTCHEN-WOODWORTH--Prof. Rush has been preaching through the week with the exception of Wednesday evening, when he returned home to officiate at the marriage of Miss Sadie Woodworth and Mr. Will. McCutchen of St. Edward. We wish Mr. and Mrs. M. much happiness and prosperity. [Palestine.]
DIED
KRAMER--Thursday, Dec. 30th, 1886, Simon Clifford, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kramer, aged 3 months, 12 days, after a brief illness. Peace to his ashes.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, Janury 2d, 1887, and was attended by a large number of mourning and sympathizing friends.
The services were conducted by the Rev. Robert Stevens, assisted by the Maennerchor.
The bereaved parents feel greatly thankful to the Rev. Mr. Stevens and their many sympathizing friends and neighbors for all the comfort and assistance rendered them in this their great affliction.NORTON--Mr. A.S. Norton died of dropsy at Keatskatoose, last Friday, after an illness of two months. The remains were taken to Grand Haven, Mich.
The Columbus Democrat, January 7, 1887
DIED
STEVENS--Mrs. Henry Stevens of Genoa, formerly of the Ridge, died at her home on Tuesday. We will give the particulars next week. [Punkin Ridge.]NORTON--Mr. A.S. Norton, an old citizen of Columbus, died last Friday at Keatskatoose, of dropsy. The old gentleman had many friends in this vicinity who will regret his demise.
KRAMER--The funeral of Mayor Kramer's infant son, whose death was mentioned last week, occurred last Sunday afternoon. Rev. R.L. Stevens conducted the services, assisted by the Maennerchor. The services were largely attended by the sympathizing friends of the afflicted family.
The Columbus Journal, January 12, 1887
BIRTHS
ERNST--Thursday Dec. 30th, 1886, to Mrs. Will Ernst a boy, weight 10 pounds.MARRIED
SUTLIFF-STEENIS--In this city, Monday, Jan. 10th, by Judge C. A. Speice, William D. Sutliff, to Miss Jennie. M. Steenis, both of Creston.
The Columbus Democrat, January 14, 1887
BIRTHS
HAMPTON--George Hampton is the happy father of a bouncing girl. [Platte Center.]ERICKSON--Peter Erickson had a caller on Wednesday evening. He only weighed eleven pounds, but he claimed a home and Peter feels wealthier by a thousand dollars. [Platte Center.]
DIED
STEVENS--Mrs. Henry Stevens died at her home near Genoa Monday, Jan. 3, after an illness of about three weeks. She was buried from the M.E. church of Genoa Wednesday, Jan. 5. The funeral was largely attended. The discourse was delivered by Rev. Miller. Mrs. Stevens was a woman loved by all who knew her, and her family have the sympathies of all in this sad bereavement. The funeral was not largely attended from the Ridge, owing entirely to the inclemency of the weather and suddenness of the death. [Punkin Ridge.]CLOTHER--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Clother, only a few days old, died last Friday and was buried Saturday.
PRICE--R.R. Price, who a few years ago resided in Boone county, and was interested in the lumber business in this city with Messrs. Hunneman and Tolman, died a few days ago at his home in Riverside, California. Mr. Price had many acquaintances in this part of the country who will be pained to hear of his demise.
The Columbus Journal, January 19, 1887
MARRIED
BOHMAN-WILSON--Jan. 15th, by Judge Chas. A. Speice, W. J. Bohman and Miss Emma Wilson, both of Butler county.DIED
CORNWALL--Monday, Jan. 17th, after an illness of two days, of pneumonia Ida Cornwall, aged 14 years.MOORE--Alex. F. Moore, a former citizen of Cadiz, O., and well known to many readers of the Journal, died at his home in Denver, Col., Dec. 31st, aged 65 years and 6 months.
CLOTHER--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Clother was buried Saturday of last week.
The Columbus Democrat, January 21, 1887
BIRTHS
WELCH--Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Welch are the happy parents of a young daughter, who arrived on Tuesday.MARRIED
BOHMAN-WILSON--On Saturday last Judge Speice tied the gordian knot which made W.J. Bohman and Miss Emma Wilson man and wife. The couple hail from David City, and the bride is a daughter of the postmaster at that place and the bridegroom a prosperous business man. The Democrat extends its congratulations to the happy couple.DIED
DEMOSS--Ida Demoss died at her home on Monday, January 17th, at half past three o'clock in the afternoon. She was buried at the church Wednesday afternoon. Her funeral was largely attended. Rev. W.F. Miller of Genoa preached the sermon. Ida was a splendid girl, just blooming into womanhood. She was beloved by all who knew her and all of her school mates were present to pay this last tribute of their love. [O'Kay.]
[...and...]
Miss Ida Demoss, aged fourteen, died last Monday at 3 p.m. of pneumonia, after three days illness. Mrs. Demoss has the sympathy of her many friends and neighbors. [Platte Center.]EIMERS--We are sorry to chronicle the death of Jos. Eimers, an account of whose illness we published in our last issue. The grim reaper claimed Mr. Eimers for his victim at his home in Cornlea on the 14th inst., after a very brief illness. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Humphrey on Monday, the 17th, at 10 o'clock a.m. Peace to his ashes and the fullest measure of sympathy to his bereaved friends.
The Columbus Journal, January 26, 1887
BIRTHS
WELCH--To Mrs. Wm. Welch, January 18th, a daughter.JAEGGI--Sunday, January 23d, to Mrs. Adolph Jaeggi, a son. The father is doing finely.
DIED
HENDERSON--Charley Henderson, of Schuyler, of whose serious illness this paper made note a few weeks since, died at that place Sunday last, the funeral obsequies occurring Monday. He had an extended acquaintance throughout the state and his many friends will regret his demise while yet in his prime of life.SEWMAN--Mr. H.A. Sewman of Omaha, formerly a resident of this place, yesterday brought the corpse of a little boy two years old here for burial. A year ago he was here on a like sad errand with the remains of his oldest son Webster.
The Columbus Democrat, January 28, 1887
BIRTHS
GLUCK--"Smoke a cigar. Its a boy," said I. Gluck as he rushed into our sanctum sanctorum Thursday morning. "He arrived last night. Weighs ten pounds and a half. Ah, a fine fellow," he went on as he rushed into the next room and treated all the boys to a fragrant Havana. "Everything fine, all well," he continued, as he passed out doors again. The happy parents have our congratulations.JAEGGI--A youthful arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Jaeggi, in the person of a son and heir, entitled the worthy couple to congratulations Monday.
MARRIED
STEARS-GORRILLA--Last Monday morning Mr. Charles Stears and Miss Katie Gorrilla were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. [Platte Center.]DIED
HENDERSON--Death has claimed poor Charlie Henderson as its own. He died at Schuyler last Saturday night at the age of thirty-one. Charlie was well known in this city and in various towns in the state where he has worked for the Union Pacific. For several years he has fought that insiduous disease, consumption, and the grave has stared him in the face for many months. Our recollections of Charlie are when he was a boy of seventeen just attaining the feelings of manhood and learning to smoke cigars. We were somewhat younger, and received our first lesson from him with the usual results to youngsters, but we have long since forgiven him for this. Peace to his ashes.STUPFEL--Susan, wife of John Stupfel Sr. of this city, died last Wednesday night. Her death was consequent upon child birth. Mrs. Stupfel was a well known lady of the city, having lived here for some years. Her age was about 45. Mr. Stupfel's brother in Wisconsin has been telegraphed for, and arrangements for the funeral will not be completed until he is heard from. We commiserate the sorrowing husband and family, and assure them of the profound sympathy of their numerous friends.
HOCKENBERGER--Henry Hockenberger's father, Wm. Hockenberger, died very suddenly last Wednesday, at his home near Albion. The remains will be buried at this place to-day, funeral at the Episcopal church. We have received no definite news regarding cause of his sudden taking off.
The Columbus Journal, February 2, 1887
BIRTHS
GLUCK--January 26th, to Mrs. I. Gluck, a son. Israel feels a just pride over his first son.JOHNSON--Born, to Mrs. John M. Johnson, a daughter. [Palestine.]
MARRIED
KORPJUWEIT-KAISER--At the residence of George Birney, Jan. 28th, by Rev. H. Miessler, Mr. Julius Korpjuweit and Miss Emelia Kaiser.CLARK-HUDSON--Married, at the residence of Mr. Hudson in Woodville, Jan. 14, by Rev. McKnight of Brainard, Butler county, Mr. Shell Clark and Miss Ella May Hudson, the Rev. Gentleman remained over Sunday and preached in the school-house in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. W.H. Winterbotham of Genoa, aunt of Mrs. Sheldon Clark, gave the newly married couple a reception on Monday evening, at her home. H.J. Hudson, Esq., of Columbus was one of the guests. Mrs. Clark is a grand-daughter of Mr. Hudson. [Palestine.]DIED
HOCKENBERGER--At his farm, near Albion, Neb., January 26th, of apoplexy, William Hockenberger, aged 69 years and 20 days.
His mortal remains were laid to rest Friday last in the Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, February 9, 1887
MARRIED
Married, at the St. Stanislaus Polish Catholic church, Duncan, Neb., by Rev. A. Czech, on the 19th, of Jan., Victor Tyransk, of Lancaster county, Annie Mitera, of Platte Co.; Charles Scholz, of Knox Co., Lena Sebeerger, of Polk Co.; Andrew Wajtavzek of Lancaster Co., Karolina Piekos of Platte Co.; John Mrozinski of Merrick Co., Katy Kujawa, of Platte Co. On the 7th of February, Steven Molczek of Polk Co., Annie Bogs of Polk Co.; Andrew Tryba of Polk Co., Annie Capla of Polk Co.; Joe Swalec of York Co., Kate Cuba of Platte Co.; Joe Wroblowski of Platte Co., Ludowics Pickos of Platte Co.; John Wozur of Platte Co., Benigwa Banach of Platte Co.
The Columbus Journal, February 16, 1887
MARRIED
GILLESPIE-DUNLAP--Feb. 14th, at the Lindell hotel, this city, Mr. P. W. Gillespie and Miss Ella Dunlap, both of West Hill, Neb., Rev. St. Clair officiating.CLARK-MEAR--At Fremont, February 2d, Mr. Robert S. Clark and Miss Cora Mear, both of North Bend, Nebr.
The happy couple were visiting Mr. Elliott's over Sunday. All Mr. Clark's acquaintance here will be pleased to know that he has secured as a life-partner, one of the fairest and loveliest of her sex.DIED
THOMPSON--Monday, at 10:30, after a very brief illness, of congestion of the brain, Ed. D., son of W. H. Thompson, aged 16 years, 5 months and 14 days.
The funeral takes place from the Methodist Church, at 10 o'clock to-morrow (Thursday). The parents have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.LAMB--In this city, Feb. 2d, Ella, daughter of Luke Lamb of Clarks, and niece of Wm. Lamb of this city.
She was a very amiable and intelligent young lady, sixteen years of age, beloved by all her acquaintances. She was in attendance at the Sisters' school.HOFFMAN--Howard Hoffman, a brakeman on the Fullerton branch, while switching at the latter place last Wednesday, met with a fearful accident. He had made the coupling, of the cars and of the air brake, and was walking along with the moving train between the cars when his pants caught on a bolt and was thrown, falling on his back across the track, a wheel passing over his hip and cutting into the bowels, also crushing an arm. He died in a short time.
The Columbus Journal, February 23, 1887
BIRTHS
LAWRENCE--To Mrs. W. H. Lawrence, Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 13th, a girl baby, weighing 10 1/4 pounds.
Everybody doing well, especially the Father, who is the happiest man alive.MARRIED
RYAN-O'NEILL--At St. John Catholic church, Feb. 20th, by Rev. Father Ryan, Stephen Ryan of his city and Miss Jennie O'Neill of Holt county.GOETTIGER-BROCK--Last Thursday, Feb. 17, Mr. Frederick Goettiger and Miss Katie Brock were united in the bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride, by Rev. Mr. Fisher. Afterwards the numerous guests presented congratulations and many gifts to the happy couple and then proceeded to have a general good time, which all agree they succeeded in doing. We wish the pair happiness and prosperity, and in a union of such good sense and good looks, what is to prevent the fulfillment of our wish? [Neboville.]
DIED
CAMPBELL--Two daughters of Mr. Campbell were buried on the 10th. Mrs. Campbell and daughter Emma are sick with typhoid fever. [Creston.]BELKNAP--Mr. Lacy Belknap, one of our most highly respected citizens, was stricken with paralysis during the night of the 13th; he was helpless from the first, nearly speechless, only conscious at intervals, and passed away on the morning of the 16th; he is much regretted by the whole community. His five sons were present at his home during his last hours, his daughter being unable to reach him. His funeral will be held on the 18th from the church. [Creston.]
WEST--Mr. and Mrs. Joseph West, of Ulysses, mourn the death of three children within a week, the third dying on Monday the 7th inst., all the victims of the terrible scourge, diphtheria. Such a crushing wave of trouble and bereavement seldom overwhelms earth's weary pilgrims, but it is promised the "afflictions shall work out a more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."
The Columbus Democrat, February 25, 1887
BIRTHS
IVES--Mr. E.R. Ives set up the cigars to us. We wish E.R. success, and may he always feel as proud of his girl as he does at present. [Punkin Ridge.]MARRIED
HARTLEY-ZILICH--Married, at Creston, on Sunday last, aaby Rev. Pangburn, Mr. Geo. Hartley and Miss Kate Zilich, both of this vicinity. [Humphrey.]GILLESPIE-DUNLAP--The following is a list of presents at the wedding of Miss Ellen Dunlap to Mr. Robert Gillespie: Bedroom set, Louis Stokes; set goblets, towel rack and comb case, Will Gillespie; $3, Mr. and Mrs. Chrystal, Golden, Iowa; $2, Mrs. J.A. Thomas; pair towels, Mrs. J.A. Thomazin; oil painting, C.S. Dunlap; chamber set, Mr. and Mrs. Thomazin, Sr.; fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomazin. Jr.; wash bowl and pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. J. Burrows; marble top center stand, Wm. Burrows; motto and paper rack, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin; lamp, Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Baker; pair pillow covers and glass dish, Mr. and Mrs. Plumb; set coffee cups and saucers, Mr. and Mrs. Hornbastle; half dozen napkins and stand cover, Mr. and Mrs. M. Maher; linen table cloth, Mary and Bell Baker; individual cup and saucer for bride and groom, Thos. Thomazin; "Half Hours With Great Humorists," P.W. Hess; whisk broom and holder, Frank Kiernan; rocking chair, John and Henry, Akes and Mary Plum; one dozen colored glass tumblers, Wm. Godkin; set pickle dishes, Alice Plumb; one sack family flour, Akes Plumb; set colored glass dishes, May and Jennie Burrows; pair vases, Chas. Burrows and Mary Morris; two handsome tidies, Tho. Acairville; plush album, Thos. Morarity. [Burrows.]
NEWTON-GILLAN--Charles Newton and Maud Gillan were married at the church on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at half past two o'clock in the aftenroon, Rev. Bosworth officiating. There were about sixty-five of their friends and relatives present, after which we all partook of a splendid wedding feast. They received a good many nice presents. [O'Kay.]
RYAN-O'NEIL--Stephen Ryan of this city and Miss Jennie O'Neil of Holt county, were married in this city last Sunday, by the Rev. Father Ryan. We wish the young couple all the desirable fruits of married life.
ELLER-BURKEN--Andrew Eller and Katie Burken, of Colfax county, were married in Columbus last Monday, Rev. R. ___ Kohnen officiating. The couple returned to Colfax to live.
DIED
CAMPBELL--Mr. Campbell has buried three members of his family recently, and two more are lying in a critical condition. Cause, typhoid fever in its worst form. Mr. Campbell came into the vicinity of Creston about a year ago. His family has been afflicted since October last. He has the sympathy of the community. [Creston.]
The Columbus Journal, March 2, 1887
MARRIED
GROSSNICKLAUS-SMOKER--Feb. 26, 1887, by Chas A. Speice, County Judge, Mr. Albert Grossnicklaus to Miss Kate Smoker, both of Polk county.GROSSNICKLAUS-CURRAN--Feb 26 '87 by Chas. A. Speice, County Judge, Mr. Godfried Grossnicklaus to Miss Sarah Curran, both of Polk county.
LAMBERTSON-SISSEL--March 1, 1887, by Chas. A. Speice, County Judge, Mr. Henry Lambertson to Miss Sue Sisel [sic], both of this county.
NEWTON-GILLAN--The marriage of Mr. Charles Newton and Miss Maud Gillan took place at the Congregational church at this place on the 22d inst.; a large number of friends were present, supper was served in the church; below we give a list of the presents received. Mr. and Mrs. John Dack, lamp; Mr. and Mrs. A. Dack, half dozen cups and saucers; Mr. and Mrs. T. Dack, platter and whisk broom and holder; Mrs. B. Karr, set silver knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Zeigler, set napkins; A.E. Perdue, half dozen glass dessert dishes; Mrs. C. Thurston, towel; Mr. and Mrs. W. Gillan, butter dish; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gillan, table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Hall, bracket; Mr. and Mrs. John Sackrider, glass set; Mr. and Mrs. N.S. Hyatt, lambroquin; Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith, half dozen chickens; Misses Jennie and Jessie Sackrider, fruit dish; L. and G. Fellars, salt and pepper dishes; Mr. and Mrs. C. Hollingshead, syrup pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. Bosworth, pair towels; Mr. and Mrs. C. Godfrey, half dozen plates; Winfield Kerr, box blacking and brush. [Monroe.]
GILLESPIE-DUNLAP--Last week we noted the marriage in this city, Feb. 14, by Rev. St. Clair, of R.W. Gillespie of West Hill, and Miss Ella F. Dunlap of Postville, Neb., Miss Mary Plumb acting as bridesmaid and Thos. Thomazin jr., as groomsman. The happy couple took their departure for the residence of Mr. J.R. Thomazin, brother-in-law of the bride, in Joliet Township, where the wedding reception was held, and the elderly friends assembled to partake of the bountiful dinner, about thirty being present. In the evening the young folks gathered for a jolly good time and "tripped the light fantastic" till the wee small hours of morn, supper being served at twelve.
The following is a list of the presents: Beautiful picture, by C.S. Dunlap, brother of bride; fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomazin, wash bowl and pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Burrows, motto and paper rack, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin, one half dozen plates and cups and saucers, Mr. and Mrs. Hornbustle, table cloth, Misses Baker; two pickle dishes, Alice Plumb; jell dish and butter dish, Mrs. John Plumb; rocking chiar, John, Henry, Akes, and Mary Plumb; two china cups and saucers, Thos Thomazin jr., whisk brush and holder, Frank Kiernan; Bible stand, Wm. Burrows; glass tea set, Misses Jennie and May Burrows; one dozen tumblers Wm. Godkin; plush album, Thos. Moriarty; two chair tidies, Thos. McCarvel; table cloth, Mrs. Martin Mager; one half doz. napkins, Mr. Martin Maher; book entitled, Half Hours with great Humorists, P.W. Hess; and numerous other presents unknown to the writer. The happy couple left on Wednesday afternoon for their future home at West Hill, Neb.; the congratulations and wishes of many go with them.
The Columbus Democrat, March 4, 1887
BIRTHS
DARBY--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Darby on the 25th of February a first born son. Dr. Hart was the attending physician. [Humphrey.]FAIRCHILD--February 28th, a 10lb girl came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fairchild of this city. We are glad to state mother, child and father are doing well, and mention the fact that George has used The Democrat force properly, in celebration of the event, with pleasure.
The Columbus Journal, March 9, 1887
BIRTHS
SHERMAN--Born, Feb. 28th, to Mrs. Ed. Sherman, a boy, weight 10 lbs. [Platte Center.]ROSSITER--Born, March 5th, to Mrs. R.L. Rossiter, a boy, weight 10 lbs. [Platte Center.]
SMITH--Born, March 2d, to Mrs. Geo. Smith, a girl, weight 2 1/2 lbs. The father bears the good news like a man. [Platte Center.]
MARRIED
SCHMIDT-WAGNER--March 7th, at the German Lutheran Church this city, by Rev. H. Miessler, Julius Schmidt and Miss Ida Wagner.DIED
KEATING--March 3d, Daniel, youngest son of Thomas and Ellen Keating, aged 4 years and 21 days.COMPTON--Mrs. Compton, mother of Walter Compton, died Sunday, aged 85 years. The funeral took place Monday, Rev. O.V. Rice officiating. [District 44 and Vicinity.]
The Columbus Democrat, March 11, 1887
MARRIED
LARSON-LOHR--Thursday, March 3d, a union of hearts and hands was consumated by the marriage of Mr. Walter Larson and Miss Martha Lohr, both of Stearns Prairie, Platte county. The wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Streeter, Dr. C.G. Barnes of Schuyler officiating. The Democrat is always pleased to chronicle such interesting events, and wishes the worthy and happy young couple many years of content and happiness.DIED
KEATING--Daniel, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keating, died Thursday, March 3d, of scarlet fever. He was 4 years and 8 days old at the time. As a consolation for the bereaved parents, Mrs. Ballou penned the following lines: ...COMPTON--Walter Compton's mother, a lady 85 years old, died last Sunday. Rev. O.V. Rice preached the funeral over her remains on Monday. The lady lived a well spent life of many years, and was at last gathered in by the Reaper who misses no one.
The Columbus Journal, March 16, 1887
BIRTHS
HERRING--There! It's a girl, at John Herring's, and Mr. Herring is not feeling very well himself.MARRIED
CURTIS-YELM--At his office, March 14th, by Judge C. A. Speice, Wm. M. Curtis of Custer county, and Miss Annie Yelm of Platte county.DIED
SMITH--Mrs. Emma Smith, wife of George Smith, died at Platte Center, Neb., March 10, 1887.
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Emma, wife of Geo. H. Smith of Platte Center, died at her home last Thursday morning at ten o'clock a.m. Her remains were taken to Hillsboro, Ill., for interment.
The Columbus Democrat, March 18, 1887
MARRIED
CURTIS-YELM--On Monday last County Judge Speice married Wm. M. Curtis of Custer county and Annie Yelm of Platte county. Two more hearts made happy.DIED
AGERS--John Agers of Lindsay, late of Humphrey, received the sad news of his father's death on Monday last. [Humphrey.]CAMPBELL--Members of Mr. Campbell's family are again on the sick list. Three of their number have been removed by the grim and remorseless reaper in the last two months, and the bereaved parents deserve universal sympathy. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Journal, March 23, 1887
MARRIED
POSTLE-PARKS--At the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Wm. Carter of Leigh, T. W. Postle of Saint Paul, and Miss Eliza Parks of Creston.
The newly-married couple were in the city yesterday, on their way to St. Paul, their future home. The Journal adds its congratulations to those of their numerous friends, and hopes for the happy pair long life and abundant joys.DIED
CARRIG--Sunday, March 20th, of cancer of the stomach, Henry Carrig, aged 55 years.
Mr. Carrig is one of the early settlers of Platte County, coming here in 1858. He has been ailing for a long time. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his departure. Peace to his memory.
The Columbus Democrat, March 25, 1887
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
MENTZER-BUTLER--Cards are out for the marriage of Mr. G.W. Mentzer and Miss Laura Butler. The happy event will be consumated at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Butler, in Bismark townshpi, on the evening of March 30th.MARRIED
TATE-POTTER--Miss Mary Potter and Mr. F.W. Tate both of Humphrey, were married at the residence of the bride's parents in that town, Tuesday, March 22d, 1887. Rev. Williamson of Madison tied the gordian knot. The happy couple visited this city Wednesday. The Democrat extends congratulations and mildly suggests that the first thing they need to go to housekeeping with is this great moral of reform journal.
[...and...]
Married, on the 22nd inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. Free Tait and Miss Mary Potter, Rev. Williams, of Madison, officiating. After the ceremony, the bride and groom immediately took the train for Aurora, Nebraska.CROSSWAIT-SULLIVAN--His Honor, Judge Speice, married Miss Nellie Sullivan of Nance county and Oscar Crosswait of Seeridan [sic] county, on Saturday, March 19.
GODEKEN-BURROWS--Mr. Wm. Godeken and Miss Jennie Burrows of Burrows township were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Wednesday last. The Democrat wishes the happy couple a long life of enjoyment and a prosperous and fruitful voyage on the sea of matrimony.
DIED
HUSMAN--Died, on the 18th inst., of lung fever, the infant daughter of Mr. Husman. [Humphrey.]HINMAN--Died, on the 19th inst., of pneumonia, George Hinman, aged 64 years. The deceased was buried on Sunday in the new cemetery northeast of town. [Humphrey.]
GASS--Eliza, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gass died on Friday, March 18, after an illness of about twenty-four hours of inflamation of the bowels. The child was about nineteen months old. The funeral ceremonies were held at the German Reformed Church on Sunday, Rev. Schultz officiating.
CARRIG--The grim reaper, Death, claimed Henry Carrig for his victim on Sunday last at his home on Shell Creek. Mr. Carrig has been sick for some weeks, his ailment being cancer of the stomach, for which medical science could do but little. His spirit winged its way to that bourne from whence no traveller returns about 10 o'clock Sunday night.
The deceased was one of the pioneer settlers of this county, having located here in August 1860. He was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and at the time of his death was about 55 years of age. He leaves a wife, four daughters and two sons to mourn his loss, to whom he was a kind father and an affectionate husband.
Mr. Carrig was one of our most thrifty and well-to-do farmers, and had accumulated a goodly portion of this world's goods. He leaves an estate which it is said is worth fully $50,000.
The last sad rites were rendered the deceased on Tuesday at 11 o'clock, and his remains were held to rest in the Shell Creek Cemetery. The sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances goes out to the bereaved family in this hour of their sore affliction.
The Columbus Journal, March 30, 1887
BIRTHS
GREISEN--Born, March 25 to Mrs. H. Greisen a son, weight 9 1/2 pounds.MARRIED
MEYER-STOWWITZEK--Monday, March 28, at the Monastery, Louis Meyer to Miss Mena Stowwitzek, both of this city.GODKIN-BURROWS--A big wedding took place in this neighborhood. Mr. Wm. Godkin captured one of Mr. J. Burrows's fair daughters. Sixty-five persons for dinner and 84 for supper ought to satisfy any man in these "diggins." As the writer was not present he cannot say anything about the viands, but they were undoubtedly in style. May the happy couple never get sick. [Shell Creek.]
DIED
SCHILZ--Monday morning, March 28th, 1887, at 4 o'clock, Agnes, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schilz, aged about 7 weeks.GASS--March 18th, after an illness of twenty-six hours, of inflammation of the bowels, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gass, aged 1 year, 6 months, and 28 days.
The parents in their bereavement have the sympathy of all their acquaintances.NELSON--Charles Nelson, who has been suffering for some time with hemorrhage of the lungs, died Saturday the nineteenth inst., leaving a wife and two small children. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all, in their affliction. [Monroe.]
CARRIG--After an illness of four months, Henry Carrig, aged fifty-five, died from cancer of the stomach, on Sunday evening at 10:18 o'clock, March 20, 1887. His education was limited, but he bore a business mind, and during his time of 28 years in this state he made for himself and family an independent and comfortable home. His body was laid away at rest in the St. Patrick's church yard the following Tuesday. Father Ignatius conducted the services. [Platte Center.]
The Columbus Democrat, April 1, 1887
MARRIED
GODKIN-BURROWS--At the residence of the bride's parents, Wednesday, March 23d, at 11:30 a.m., Mr. Wm. Godkin and Miss Jennie Burrows. Rev. H.R. Williams of Madison, performed the ceremony at 12 o'clock. The invited friends and relations marched in to the dining room, where a table bountifully loaded with the luxuries of life awaited them. There were 51 persons for dinner and all seemed to enjoy themselves. In the evening the bridegroom gave a reception at his residence, where the young folks enjoyed themselves dancing till the wee sma' hours in the morning. At 10 o'clock p.m. supper was called. The bill of fare was oysters and every thing that one could wish for, and eighty-one persons partook.
The following is the list of presents:
Bride's parents, bed spread and bedding; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomazin, silver pickle caster; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lamb, set silver tea spoons; Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Wolf, set silver tea spoons; Robert Lewis, Jun., glass tea set; Marry Parry, toilet tidies; Mrs. T. Thomazin, pair towels; A. and G. Parry, one duster; Chas. Burrows, two chromos; Mary and Georgia Thomazin, pepper and salt cups; Mary Brownlow, scarf; Mr. and Mrs. Wolford, pair of towels; E.S. South, cake stand; Mr. and Mrs. J. Werner, 6 goblets and 2 pickle dishes; Lorenzo Joseph, China cup and saucer and tea set; Elton Wolf, glass tea set; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolf, sugar bowl and picher; Mr. and Mrs. J. Niemoller, set cups and saucers, tea pot and pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Wolf, chair tidy; Mrs. Hannah Joseph, wash bowl and pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. Simon Burrows, glass tea set; David Lewis, 6 goblets; Mr. and Mrs. R. Gillispie, China dinner set; Miss May Burrows, table cloth; Frank Sholtz, table cloth and napkins; Mrs. Morgan, set sauce dishes; Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, silver butter knife; Fischer and Polson, tray, pitcher and goblets; C. Dunlap, comb and brush; Henry Wolf, water pitcher; Geo. Bird, match safe, shelf, ornament and and China baby; Mr. Thomas Thomazin, left handed looking glass; Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Thomazin, table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Resler, towel and celery dish; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Resler, cloth basket; Mrs. G. Wolf, set of sauce dishes; D.W. Hughes, fruit dish; P. Noonan, 2 vases; Laura Morris, 6 napkins; Thom. Morris, tea pot; Henry Lamb, bracket lamp; Fannie Ballou, butter dish; Emma Cossart, pitcher; Mr. Frank Walker, bed spread; __. Cossart, $1.00; J.T. Morarity, set silver spoons; Mrs. Dr. H. Mead, silver napkin rings; Hugh Williams, book; Henry Morris, pair towels; Sam. Godkin, clock; Wm. Burrows, looking glass; Nellie Burrows, dishes; P.W. Hess, table lamp. [Burrows.]MENTZER-BUTLER--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Butler, Wednesday evening, March 30, 1887, Mr. G.W. Mentzer and Miss Laura Butler, Rev. Wm. Worley of Schuyler officiating, there being present about ninety friends. After the ceremony the friends were treated to a bountiful supper. The young couple will visit friends for a week or two and then will begin housekeeping in their new house which is building near Schuyler. We wish them happiness and success. The happy couple received many handsome, useful and valuable presents, so many indeed that lack of space prevents their publication.
WAGNER-RICKLY--A quiet wedding occurred at the residence of our esteemed fellow townsman, Hon. John Rickly, Wednesday, March 30, at high noon. The contracting parties were Miss Gussie Rickly and Mr. Jake Wagner. The bride is a daughter of Hon. John Rickly, and is favorably known to the best society circles of the city. The groom is one of the business men of the city who has many friends.
The marriage ceremony was performed in the presence of relatives and a few invited friends of the parties to the alliance, and Rev. O.V. Rice was the officiating clergyman. The couple took the 2:10 train the same afternoon, intending to visit friends in Omaha.
Their many friends, including The Democrat, extends congratulations and wish them a blissful journey on the sea matrimonial.DIED
SHEFFORD--March 30th at midnight, William Shefford, father of Mrs. H.J. Hudson, died at his daughter's home. Mr. Shefford was born in London, England, Sept. 1, 1796, and was in his 91st year, presumably the oldest man in Platte county. He was an old resident, having lived in Columbus about 18 years. He came to Nebraska in 1859. His was a long life, many years more than that usually allotted to his kind. The funeral occurs to-day at 2 o'clock from the house of H.J. Hudson, where he has long made his home.
The Columbus Journal, April 6, 1887
BIRTHS
POST--Monday morning, April 4th, to Mrs. A. M. Post, a daughter.TURNER--To Mrs. M. K. Turner, Thursday, March 31st, a daughter.
MARRIED
WAGNER-RICKLY--Wednesday, March 30th, at the residence of the bride's father, John Rickly, Esq., of this city, Jacob Wagner and Miss Augusta A. Rickly, Rev. O. V. Rice officiating.
The happy couple left on the afternoon train for a trip East, followed by the good wishes of everybody who knows them, in which the Journal joins, believing that the sterling qualities of the groom and the amiability and good sense of the bride will continue to make them worthy of each other, and of the high regard of their friends.HAUSER-ERNST--On March 24th, Miss Julia Ernst, daughter of Mr. John Ernst, was married to Mr. Joseph Hauser of Butler county. A large circle of friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. Among the many presents that were contributed, we only mention those of Mr. Ernst, father of the bride, consisting of a $500 cash gift, a complete set of house furniture valued at over $100, a good cow, a horse, and many other things. May they live long and be happy. [Duncan.]
MENTZER-BUTLER--Married, Wednesday, March 30th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Miss Laura Butler of Bismarck to G.W. Mentzer of Richland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. St. Clair of the Methodist church. The bride was resplendant in her wedding dress composed of superb blue silk robes and white gloves. A sumptuous supper was served to the company, which was very large, there being about thirty-five or forty couple present. Beautiful and costly presents in great profusion were then showered upon the happy pair. After the honey-moon they will settle down to married life in Richland. The Journal coincides with their many friends in wishing them long life, peace, happiness and prosperity. [Bismark.]
PETERSON-MERTIN--Mr. Carson Peterson and Miss Eda Mertin were joined in matrimony at the M.E. church at 3 o'clock p.m., last Wednesday. After the ceremony the bridal party and friends served refreshments at the residence of J.H. Johannes. We all wish them much joy and a happy and prosperous life. [Platte Center.]
DIED
SHEFFORD--March 30th, about midnight, Mr. William Shefford, the oldest citizen of Platte county, being in the 91st year of his age.
The deceased was born in London, coming to Omaha in 1859 where he buried a most estimable wife, beloved by all who knew her. He came to Columbus in 1869, making his home with his daughter Mrs. H. J. Hudson. He was one of those sunny dispositions, that attach the young to them, always cheerful, and never so happy as when his granchildren were around him, singing to them, which he did a few days before his death.BAKER--John F. Baker, an unmarried man residing with his uncle P.L. Baker, near Cornlea, twenty miles northwest of this city, committed suicide by shooting himself through the right temple with a revolver last Friday morning. An inquest was held in the evening by Dr. Schug, coroner, which decided that he committed suicide while insane.
The Columbus Democrat, April 8, 1887
BIRTHS
POST--A new daughter blessed the home of his Honor, Judge Post on Sunday night last.
The Columbus Journal, April 13, 1887
BIRTHS
BARNHART--April 3d, to Mrs. G. W. Barnhart, a son.GENTLEMAN--Born, to Mrs. R. Gentleman, on April 2d, a girl. [Platte Center.]
MILLER--Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Miller have a young daughter. [Monroe.]
DIED
MEADE--Monday, April 4th, of congestion of the lungs, Miss Maggie Meade of Valentine, Neb., late of this city, aged 11 years and 10 months.ENGLEBURT--Died: April 8th of measles, Rudolph, son of Mr. Engleburt, aged about ten years. Measles are still raging north of here. [Neboville.]
The Columbus Democrat, April 15, 1887
MARRIED
DAVIS-FLETCHER--George S. Davis went to Schuyler last Saturday to attend the wedding of his brother, Will R., also brother of ye editor, who joined hands with Miss Alice Fletcher, and commenced life in double harness. Will had come to be looked on as quite a confirmed bachelor, but we are pleased to note that he has got on the right track at last, and we hope to see him and his bride live to a green old age, happy in their new relationship.
The Columbus Journal, April 20, 1887
BIRTHS
CLARK--To Mrs. L. A. Clark, April 19th, a son, weight ten pounds. Mother and child well. L. A.'s added responsibilities sit light upon him.STENGER--It's a daughter to Mrs. Stenger, and nearly a week old. Fred. is to be congratulated. [District 44 and Vicinity.]
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
HAIGHT-SHROCK--We learn that Miss Edna Shrock, formerly of this city and sister of Mrs. Louis Weaver, is to be married tomorrow at Crete to Eugene Haight. Mrs. Weaver has gone to be in attendance at the wedding. The young lady's many friends here will wish her the best of life's joys.DIED
FAIRCHILD--Sunday, April 17th, 1887, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fairchild, aged seven weeks.
The Columbus Democrat, April 22, 1887
BIRTHS
RICE--A little daughter came to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. O.V. Rice, last Tuesday.MARRIED
HAIGHT-SHROCK--Miss Edna Shrock and Mr. Eugene Haight, were wedded at the home of the bride's parents in Crete yesterday the 21st. The bride is well and favorably known in society circles in this city where she has a large number of friends. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Louis Weaver of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Weaver were present at the solemnization of the vows.
The Columbus Journal, April 27, 1887
MARRIED
PALMATIER-WILLIAMSON--At the parsonage in Columbus, by Rev. J. L. St. Clair, on the 23d inst., Mr. David R. Palmatier of Lost Creek, to Miss Sophia C. Williamson of Genoa.TAYLOR-JONES--On the 21st of April, in accordance with the usage of the Society of Friends, Jonathan Taylor and Rebecca Jones, both of Genoa, Neb.
SMITH-SNYDER--Married: Geo. Smith of Humphrey and Miss L. Snyder of this place, at the German church 5 miles north of Platte Center, on Monday last. [Platte Center.]
DIED
HELLBUSH--Sunday evening, April 24th, very suddenly, of measles, Gustave, son of H. H. Hellbush of Grand Prairie Twp., aged 11 years.RODGERS--Died: April 21, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rodgers. [Platte Center.]
The Columbus Democrat, April 29, 1887
MARRIED
TAYLOR-JONES--Mrs. Taylor (nee Mrs. Rebecca Jones) who was married last week in opposition to the wishes of some of her grown up children, came out to O'Kay on Monday last to persuade her daughter Mary, a young lady of fifteen years, to accompany her back to her home in Genoa. This the young lady refused to do, informing her mother that if taken by force, and compelled to return, she would commit suicide. We have yet to learn the outcome of the matter. [Monroe.]PALMATIER-WILLIAMS--Friday, April 23, David R. Palmatier, of Lost Creek, took unto himself a helpmate in the person of Miss Sophia C. Williams, a Genoa lady. The nuptial knot was tied at the M.E. parsonage in this city, Rev. J.L. St. Clair officiating. May the shadows of the young couple never grow less.
VONBERGER-SCHULTZ--John Vonberger and Anna Schultz of Grand Prairie, were married Sunday, April 24. The bride is a step-daughter of H.T. Spoerry, of that locality.