The Columbus Journal, May 4, 1887
MARRIED
SMITH-SNYDER--At St. Mary's church, George Smith of Humphrey and Miss Louisa Snyder of Wales Center, Erie county, N.Y.--Argus.DIED
SCHILZ--Tuesday, April 26th of measles and whooping-cough, Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schilz, aged 2 years and 2 weeks, and on Friday, April 29th, Teresia, of the same diseases, aged 4 years and 2 weeks.
This is the third death in this family within the past five weeks and Mr. and Mrs. Schilz have the sympathy of friends and neighbors in their very sad bereavement.
The Columbus Democrat, May 6, 1887
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
REEDER-SMITH--One of the boys join the ranks of the Benedicts, and form a life co-partnership. Our friend James G. Reeder, Esq., is one of the latest to realize that ... [poetry omitted]
He left for California last week, where on the 18th, amidst "The flowers that bloom in the spring," he will be joined in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Lillian, daughter of our former fellow townsman, S.C. Smith, who recently removed from here.
The marriage will occur at Carlsbad, California, on the date above named.
Mr. and Mrs. Reeder will take up their residence in this city, where they have a host of friends who will be highly pleased to welcome them upon their arrival here and wish them bon voyage upon the sea of matrimonial life.DIED
SCHILZ--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schilz lost two children last week, both dying from a complication of whooping cough and measles. A little two-years-old son died on Tuesday and a little daughter aged four died Friday. Great has been the affliction of this family lately, as only a few weeks ago, March 28, they lost an infant child.MEADE--A letter from Wm. Meade, McCann, Cherry county, Nebraska, informs us of the death of Maggie J. Meade, of consumption. Maggie's age was eleven years, ten months and nine days, and she was a bright little girl, strong in the Christian faith. She formerly lived in Columbus, and many here who knew her, will regret to hear of her early death.
The Columbus Journal, May 11, 1887
BIRTHS
MUELLER--Born, to Mrs. R.C. Mueller, on the 3d, a daughter; the father is doing finely now. [Bismarck Township.]REED--There! it's at Harry Reed's, and it's a girl; Harry is treating--his house to a new coat of paint. [District 44 and Vicinity.]
MARRIED
BOUTON-COON--May 9th, 1887, by Rev. A. W. Snider, Mr. Chas. A. Bouton and Miss Mary R. Coon, of Cass county, Neb.PERSON-PETERSON--May 7, 1887, by Judge C. A. Speice, Mr. Nels Person and Miss Cristine Peterson, all of Platte county.
BUCK-KNAPP--Riley Buck, formerly of this place, now of Omaha, was married at Schuyler Friday to Miss Knapp. They stopped in this city Friday with John Wiggins's family, on their way to Butler county.
DIED
GROGAN--Saturday, last, of measles, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Grogan.HEIPLER--Died, Sunday, May 1st, of black measles, Miss Sophia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Heipler, aged 17 years, 11 months, and 3 days. She was of a sunny disposition and amiable temper; beloved by all who knew her, she will be held in reverence by her many friends and associates. [Bismarck Township.]
BACKENHUS--Herman Backenhus and family have been very seriously afflicted. In one week he lost by death, from measles and croup, three children, Henry, aged thirteen; Eleanor, six; and Lizzie, three. Two others, the oldest and youngest, are also very sick children, at the time we write this paragraph, May 5th. The survivors have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintance in their very sad bereavement.
CLARK--Fannie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Clark, departed this life at the home of her parents, 5 p.m., Saturday, May 7, of measles. Her age was 20 years. The sympathy of the entire community goes out towards the bereaved parents, brothers and sisters, and in this, their dark hour of trial, many stand ready to share their sorrow and administer to their needs, as far as it lies in their power.
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On Sunday at 1 o'clock Rev. O.V. Rice conducted the funeral services from the house. The funeral was largely attended, and the profusion of beautiful flowers that covered the coffin spoke well for the tender regard on the part of the people towards a loving friend. [District 44 and Vicinity.]
The Columbus Democrat, May 13, 1887
BIRTHS
MUELLER--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph C. Mueller, on May 3d, a fine daughter. We noticed that R.C. was out working again on the 5th. [Maple Grove.]SOUTH--A boy arrived at the home of Newell South of Humphrey on Monday last. This is the first heir born to Mr. South, and he naturally feels greatly pleased and any amount of pride is pardonable under the circumstances.
MARRIED
BOUGHTON-COON--Rev. A.W. Snider of the Baptist church, this city, performed the ceremony Monday last, which made Charles A. Boughton and Mary Coon man and wife. Both parties were from Cheyenne.DIED
GROGAN--An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Grogan died on Saturday last of measles. It was buried Sunday.CLARK--Last week The Democrat spoke of the illness of the seven children of Mr. and Mrs. Clark, of Columbus township, who were all suffering with measles. The following day, May 7, Fannie, the eldest daughter, aged 20, succummed to the disease, and left this world of care. Her death was a severe blow to her fond parents, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended the bereaved. We hope the balance of the children will recover.
The Columbus Journal, May 18, 1887
BIRTHS
MAHOOD--Mrs. Sam. Mahood has a little son. [Palestine.]MARRIED
WOLFE-HASLACH--Tuesday, May 17, at the Grand Pacific, by Judge C. A. Speice, Theodore Wolf of Creston and Miss Emma E. Haslach, late of New Jersey.
The Journal adds its congratulations to the happy pair.DIED
HALL--Monday, a convict named John Hall (sent to the penitentiary at Lincoln, from Omaha in '83) died, from the effects of a blow on the head struck by Andrew Jackson, a colored prisoner from Lancaster county.BACKENHUS--Since our last writing, Mr. Herman Backenhus has lost three children in one week, with measles. This is the seond time this malady has attacked Mr. Backenhus's family with fatal effects. [Neboville.]
The Columbus Democrat, May 20, 1887
BIRTHS
CLAYBURN--A little boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clayburn of Platte Center on Thursday last.DELSMAN--A little boy baby came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Delsman last Saturday, taking up its premanent abode with its parents.
MARRIED
MAYER-BECKER--A grand wedding occurred at Albion on Wednesday evening, the contracting parties being Morris Mayer, a prominent business man of Norfolk, and Miss Becker, daughter of one of Albion's leading merchants. The happy couple passed through this city on Thursday on their bridal tour east.DIED
WILSON--John Wilson, aged seventeen years, died of measles on last Saturday and was buried on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have the sympathy of the community in this their hour of sorrow and trial. [O'Kay.]
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John, the eighteen-years-old son of Daniel Wilson, died on Saturday, May 14, at his home near O'Kay. He was suffering from a complication of measles and diptheria.CUNNING--Dr. Geo. W. Hunt received the sad intelligence this morning of the death of his sister, Mrs. Hannah L., wife of Judge A.M. Cunning. The relentless hand of death was laid upon her at her home in Martinsville, Ind., Tuesday, May 17. She was Dr. Hunt's only sister and her death is a severe shock to him, and The Democrat with his many friends feels like uttering words of condolence, but this is one of those cases where words of kindness and human sympathy bear very lightly in the balance against grief.
BENSON--A very sad case of drowning occurred in this city on Wednesday evening, May 18th, the victim being Clyde, the little 18-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Benson. The mother of the little fellow was busily engaged looking after her household duties and the child was playing in the yard. He strayed off across the street to the residence of Frank Fugard, where he was noticed by Mrs. F. about fifteen minutes before he was found dead. It appears that in playing around he fell head foremost into a tub about two-thirds full of water where he was found by Mrs. Fugard, drowned. The grief of the bereaved parents knew no bounds when they learned of the sad event, and many were the expressions of sympathy for their grief.
The funeral services were held at the residence on Thursday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. J.L. St. Clair.
The Columbus Journal, May 25, 1887
BIRTHS
SWAIN--May 20, to Mrs. Swain, a son.HEINTZ--May 9th, to Mrs. John Heintz, a son.
FOX--Mrs. Ermie Cotton Fox has been blessed with a son. All reports say he is a fine lad, like his father. [Butler Township.]
DIED
KUHNE--At Scotia, Neb., Friday, May 20th, of liver complaint, L. E. Kuhne (formerly of Duncan, this county), aged 35 years.
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News was received here Sunday, of the death, at Scotia, of Mr. Louis E. Kuhne, formerly a merchant at Duncan. He had been ill for some time. We understand his body was taken to Illinois for interment. [Butler Township.]SCHROEDER--May 16th, after a very painful illness of two months, Mary, wife of Phillip Schroeder, aged 36 years. She leaves a family of seven children, the youngest eight months old.
SMITH--Died: Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Smith, at Humphrey, Saturday, May 14th, of measles. [Platte Center.]
BENSON--A son of Don Benson, aged eighteen months, was drowned in a tub of water last Wednesday evening at Frank Fugard's residence. The mother was visiting at a neighbor's, and it is supposed the child accidentally fell into the tub. Its remains were followed to their last resting place Thursday by numerous friends of the sorrow-stricken family.
The Columbus Democrat, May 27, 1887
MARRIED
REEDER-SMITH--By cards received this week announcing the marriage of Mr. James G. Reeder and Miss Lillian Smith at Carlsbad, California, May 18, we see that the happy couple will be "at home" to friends in this city after June 5. It will give their many friends much pleasure to welcome home Mr. and Mrs. Reeder.
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The principal society event at Carlsbad since the organization of the great seaside and health resort, was the marriage, yesterday, of Mr. J.G. Reeder of Miss Lillian Smith. The groom is a popular young attorney of Columbus, Nebraska, and the bride is the charming and accomplished daughter of Mr. Samuel C. Smith, the secretary of the Carlsbad Land and Mineral Water Company. The Record extends congratulations.--National City [Cal.] Record, May 19.DIED
KUHNE--L.E. Kuhne, formerly a business man of Duncan, died at his home in Scotia, Greeley county, one day, the latter part of last week. The cause of his death was some liver trouble. The remains were shipped to Omaha for interrment, passing east through here on No. 4 Monday. The deceased was about 35 years of age, and leaves a widow and grown daughter to mourn his death.THIEL--Peter Thiel, a former residence of Humphrey, fell out of a wagon last Saturday near Albion and broke his neck. His remains were brought to Humphrey and interred in the Catholic grave yard last Sunday.--Humphrey Democrat, 26th.
The Columbus Journal, June 1, 1887
BIRTHS
PRICE--Thursday, May 26th, to Mrs. V. T. Price, a son.DIED
WOODS--At Lincoln, Neb., Sunday morning, May 29th, of softening of the brain, Henry Woods, aged 43 years, 11 months and 9 days.
The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the M.E. CHurch, WIldey Lodge No. 44 and Baker Post No. 9, G.A.R. (of which orders he was a worthy member), participating. Rev. St. Clair preached a most excellent funeral sermon. The church was appropriately draped in mourning for the occasion, and the casket was covered with the choicest of flowers.
Henry Woods entered the U.S. Army in 1861, joining an Indiana regiment and served until honorably discharged in 1865. He came to Nebraska some eight years ago, located in Columbus, where until a few weeks ago he resided, when, owing to his ailment growing alarmingly worse, his friends thought best to have him removed to the asylum at Lincoln. Henry was a thoroughly honest man, free-hearted and generous, and these traits of character naturally drew to him hosts of friends during his residence here, who in large numbers attended the funeral, paying their respects to his memory in the last sad rites.
Mr. Woods leaves a wife and two small children who have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in this their dark hour of bereavement.AUSTIN--Mr. and Mrs. James Austin lost their little babe by death last Saturday, it being three weeks old.
The Columbus Democrat, June 3, 1887
BIRTHS
PRICE--A son was born to Mrs. V.T. Price on Thursday, May 26 in this city.MARRIED
SEELEY-HASTOUP--On Wednesday, June 1, Judge C.A. Speice pronounced the words which made L.A. Seeley, of Humphrey, and Miss Amanda Hastoup, of Dodge county, man and wife. The groom is a young attorney who recently located in Humphrey. He and his bride were accorded a lively reception upon their arrival at home and the juvenile band turned out in the evening and serenaded them with music not necessarily sweet, but very loud.DIED
WOODS--On Sunday morning last a telegram was received in this city announcing the death of Henry Woods which had just occurred at the asylum for the insane near Lincoln. Mrs. Woods accompanied by Geo. Fairchild, as a representative of the Odd Fellows, went to Lincoln on Monday morning and brought the remains to this city on the evening train. Henry was suffering from softening of the brain, and had only been confined in the asylum a short time--since April 14th. Prior to his confinement in the asylum, he was proprietor of a barber shop in this city, and was doing a prosperous business, when misfortune overtook him in the shape of mental trouble, above referred to.
Mr. Woods was an upright business man, a good neighbor, a kind father and an affectionate husband. He was nearly 44 years old, having been born, in June, 1843. He had been a resident of this city about eight years. He leaves a wife and two small children, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of grief.
The funeral occurred on Tuesday, May 31st, at 10 a.m., from the M.E. church, where a touching sermon was preached by Rev. J.L. St. Clair. The funeral was attended by the members of Wildey Lodge, I.O.O.F., and of Baker Post, G.A.R., of which organizations the deceased was an honored member. Besides these organizations, a large concourse of neighbors and friends paid the last sad tribute to the dead by following the remains to the tomb. The services at the cemetery were conducted by the Odd Fellows.
The deceased carried a policy in the Bankers' Life Insurance Company for $2,000, which together with some little property, including a home, leaves his widow and children in fair shape financially.AUSTIN--An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Austin, three weeks old, died on Saturday morning, May 28, at the residence of J.W. Early. Funeral services were held at the house on Sunday morning, Rev. J.L. St. Clair of the Methodist church officiating, after which the remains were laid away in the Columbus cemetery.
GREISEN--A two-years-old child of Hillery Greisen of Platte Center was reported as being very low and past all hopes of recovery, Tuesday, with measles.
LATER.--The child died Tuesday.
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The two-months-old child of Hilary Greisen that died at Platte Center of measles, was buried at St. Anthony's cemetery June 1st. There was a large attendance among whom were Jack Griesen of Columbus, Dr. Wm. Edwards and Rich. Rossiter of Platte Center. [Burrows.]KRINGS--Mrs. Margareth Krings, aged 70 years, mother-in-law of Hon. J.W. Fuchs, died at 12 o'clock last night of dropsy. Her remains will be interred in St. Anthony's cemetery where her husband's remains are. [Burrows.]
The Columbus Journal, June 8, 1887
BIRTHS
PICKERING--Born, to Mrs. Pickering of Hay Springs, daughter of W.H. Waite, a son.MARRIED
SEELEY-HOSTRUP--June 1st, in this city, by Judge C. A. Speice, L. A. Seeley, Esq., an attorney of Humphrey, and Miss Amanda Hostrup of Dodge county.
May the life of the happy couple be as pleasant and as full of sunshine as the day of their wedding, is the wish of the Journal.BINDBROCK-HAGELMAN--Thursday afternoon, June 2, took place the marriage of Mr. Fred Bindbrock to Miss Anna Hagelman, both of Sherman township, Rev. Fisher performing the ceremony. The many guests report having had a good time, and the other boys are aroused to a keen sense of the fact that they are getting left in the matrimonial lurch, so to speak. Get there, Theodore, it is your move. [Neboville.]
DIED
SCHMOKER--At Duncan, May 29th, after a lingering illness, John, son of John Schmoker, aged 6 years, 6 months and 9 weeks.HOPPEN--In this city, Thursday, June 2d, of lung fever, Annie Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoppen, aged 2 years, 10 months and 8 days.
The parents, in their affliction, have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends.SMITH--Died, June 2d, the infant daughter of G.H. Smith. [Platte Center.]
The Columbus Democrat, June 10, 1887
MARRIED
JEWELL-MYERS--From a copy of the Richmond (Ill.), Gazette of May 26, received at this office we learn that Mr. Fred Jewell of Lost Creek, this county, and Miss Mattie Myers were joined in matrimony at the home of the bride in that place on Monday, May 23, 1887. The wedding was a very notable society event in Richmond, and was largely attended. The happy couple were the receipients of a large collection of elegant and costly presents from friends and relatives.
The Democrat, with the many friends of Mr. Jewell in this locality, extends its congratulations, and wishes the young couple a full measure of joy and prosperity.DIED
HOPPEN--Anna Maria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoppen, aged 3 years, died last Friday, June 3. The little one was afflicted with pneumonia, from which disease she was unable to recover. Her funeral was held at the home darkened by her death, Sunday at 9 a.m. Rev. Misler conducting the ceremonies. The sympathies of kind friends are with the bereaved parents in their affliction.
The Columbus Journal, June 15, 1887
MARRIED
JEWELL-MYERS--The Richmond (Ill.) Gazette, gives an extended account of the wedding of Fred. Jewell, of Lost Creek, this county, and Miss Mattie Myers of Richmond, May 20th.
The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's parents, in the presence of a large and brilliant company, Rev. Harbaugh officiating.
"The bride was dressed in a handsome traveling suit of gray, and the groom appeared in a neat suit of black of conventional style. The bride, always a handsome lady of charming manners and winning ways excelled in all these graces on her wedding day. The groom, too, looked his best; and well he might look happy, for he carried away to his western home a beautiful and priceless 'Jewell' indeed."
The wedding gifts were numerous, elegant and useful, and the bridal pair were accompanied to Crystal Lake on their way west by an escort of admiring friends.
May prosperity and happiness attend the young couple on their life-journey, is the wish of the Journal.DIED
LEREW--Mrs. Lerew, of typhoid fever, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Que, Friday night at about 11 o'clock.GRUNDER--Died, Thursday, June 10th, of asthma, Mrs. Grunder, aged 66 years. The deceased was an old resident of this county and respected by all who knew her. The funeral took place from her home at 10 o'clock Friday morning. A large concourse of mourners assembled, to follow the body to its last resting place, in Columbus cemetery. [Bismarck Township.]
The Columbus Democrat, June 17, 1887
BIRTHS
PICKERING--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Pickering, on Thursday, June 6, a son. [O'Kay.]DIED
GRUNDER--Mrs. Grunder, Mrs. J. Schwank's mother, died June 9, after a short illness. [Punkin Ridge.]LARUE--The wife of V.B. Larue died at the residence of Aaron Que on Friday last of typhoid fever. Her remains were buried Sunday and the funeral services were held in the M.E. church at 2 p.m., Rev. St. Clair officiating.
CALTO--An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Calto, aged nine months and ten days, died at the home of its parents in this city, June 8. The parents of the little one desire to return thanks to their friends and neighbors for the kindness shown them in the hour of their bereavement.
The Columbus Journal, June 22, 1887
BIRTHS
BENSON--June 19th, to Mrs. George Benson, a son, weight 10 1/2 pounds.KERSCH--We are pleased to congratulate Mr. D. Kersch, who is at present wearing the broadest smile of any man in town; it's a girl, and doing well. [Neboville.]
DIED
PITMAN--Sunday, June 19th, of measles, Wm. Edward, son of Louis Pitman, aged 8 years.
The Columbus Democrat, June 24, 1887
BIRTHS
ORLEANS--A son arrived at the home of Martin Orleans, Kramer's head tailor, Tuesday night. Weight 11 pounds. Mart's clothes don't fit him since and he has commenced the construction of a larger suit.BENSON--A young man arrived at the home of Geo. Benson on Sunday who claimed food and raiment, which was cheerfully furnished.
MARRIED
SANNER-??--Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Sanner, of Somerset, Pa., arrived in this city Monday on their bridal tour. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Weaver, the bride being a sister of Mrs. Weaver. They will remain here a couple of weeks.DIED
DICKENSON--Word was received here that Mrs. Annie Dickenson who went from here in the spring to Kansas, was dead. [O'Kay.]KAVANAUGH--Mrs. Ed. Kavanaugh, living near Lindsay, died last Saturday night. Mrs. Kavanaugh was a young woman of talents, and the sympathy of the community is with the sorrowing husband.
PITMAN--On Sunday last, William E., son of Louis Pitman, residing just north of the city, died of measles. The child was about eight years of age. The funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church by Rev. O.V. Rice on Monday afternoon at two o'clock.
The Columbus Journal, June 29, 1887
BIRTHS
JONES--To Mrs. Ed. Jones, June 26th, a son.ORLEANS--Wednesday morning of last week, to Mrs. Martin Orleans, a son.
All parties well and Martin is one of the happiest of mortals.DIED
POST--June 22d, of spinal meningitis, Ella, daughter of Judge A. M. Post, aged two years.
The afflicted parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances.ROBINSON--At Creston, June 8th, Ernest, only son of D. A. Robinson, aged 13 years. His funeral was largely attended from the church on the 9th.
MORAN--At Creston, June 30th, of pneumonia from suppressed measles, Herbert Ray, oldest son of Otho and Ellen Moran, aged 8 years.
All the family are suffering from measles except Mr. Moran. Mrs. Moran is considered dangerously ill. They have the sympathy of the community.CAIN--At the residence of Dr. T. E. Mitchell, Pasadena, Cal., Tuesday, a.m., June 21st, Philip Cain, in the thirty-fourth year of his age.
Mr. Cain had been a victim of pulmonary consumption for four years. He left Columbus, Neb., in December last for Southern California, hoping that the warm climate of that country might at least partially restore his health, but without avail. He died where loving hands ministered to his comfort and with the brightest assurance of a blessed immortality.
The Columbus Democrat, July 1, 1887
DIED
MORAN--Mr. and Mrs. Atho Moran, of Creston, recently lost their eldest son, a bright lad of eight years. Measles was the cause. We are pained to learn that Mrs. Moran is also seriously ill with the disease.CAIN--Philip Cain, who went to southern California last winter, has succumbed to the disease which caused him to go to the sunny climate, pulmonary consumption. He died June 21st at the residence of Dr. T.E. Mitchell, in Pasadena, California. Philip left many friends in this community who will be sorry to hear of his demise.
The Columbus Journal, July 6, 1887
BIRTHS
BRUGGER--To Mrs. M. Brugger, July 2d, a daughter.DIED
TSCHUDIN--July 2d, of bowel complaint, Sophia, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tschudin.
The Columbus Democrat, July 8, 1887
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
GREISEN-??--We hear a rumor, and judging from the benign smiles of those interested there's truth in it, that Phil Greisen, brother to Jacob, the great boot and shoe shop man of Columbus, is engaged to be married to an estimable lady from Stearns township. Thus Jacob Greisen will have to stand by and look on whilst the fifth of his brothers is embracing the blessings of matrimony. Say, Jake, your turn next. Brace up! [Burrows.]DIED
DINEEN--Mrs. Dineen, an aged lady, whose exact age we were unable to ascertain, died at her home near Oconee (commonly known as Lost Creek) on Tuesday night, about 10 o'clock. Her remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Shell Creek yesterday.FITZPATRICK--John Fitzpatrick, brother of Mrs. Chas. Brindley of this city, whose parents reside near Lost Creek, met with a terrible accident Wednesday. A few months ago he returned to Cleveland, Ohio, and went to work in mills there. Wednesday a telegram came telling that he had been caught in the machinery, and his arm torn from his body at the shoulder, and that he could not live an hour. His parents left Thursday for Cleveland.
OWENS--Frank Owens died on Tuesday night at his home in this city. He leaves a wife and six small children in destitute circumstances.
TSCHUDIN--An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tschudin died on Saturday, July 2, of bowel complaint.
The Columbus Journal, July 13, 1887
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
HOCKENBERGER-MURPHY--Ed. C. Hockenberger, formerly of this city, now of Wood River, will be married tomorrow evening to Miss Alice Murphy of Wood River. Henry and family of this place go up to be present at the ceremony. We tender our congratulations in advance of the happy event.MARRIED
GROTELUESCHEN-RESS--A little too late for last week's letter, we were informed of the wedding, on Thursday, June 30, of Gerhard Grotelueschen and Miss Anna Ress. Ceremony was performed at the Loseke church by Rev. Henry Fischer and the festivities, dancing, supper, etc., at the groom's house, kept up till morning. The bridegroom is one of the stalwart young farmers of Nebo, and the bride is the daughter of a business man of Leigh, who formerly lived here. We join congratulations and best wishes with those of their many other friends. [Neboville.]DIED
FITZPATRICK--John Fitzpatrick, who was temporarily at work in the rolling mills at Cleveland, O., had his hand mashed several days ago. The physicians thought it could be saved for him, and so did not amputate until several days after the accident. His parents of this county were notified by telegram of his dangerous condition, and took the next train east. The latest news from Cleveland is that John died at 4 p.m. yesterday.
The Columbus Democrat, July 15, 1887
MARRIED
GREISEN-ODENTHAL--July 12th was the day when the marriage ceremonies were performed for Mr. Phil. Greisen and Miss Christina Odenthal at St. Anthony's church. From thence the great attendance followed to the residence of Mr. Gresien and enjoyed the festive calf. To finish the good time and make the remembrance a more lasting one, the Polanders brought that "sleeping fiddler" and a cello, serenaded the newly married couple and made the air resound with beautiful melodies. Jake Greisen from Columbus wasn't there. [Burrows.]HOCKENBERGER-MURPHY--Thursday, July 14, Henry Hockenberger, wife and mother, went to Wood River, this state, to witness the marriage of Henry's brother, Ed. C., to Miss Alice Murphy, a charming young lady of that place. Ed. was formerly a Columbus boy, and is well known here. He is now cashier of a bank at Wood River. The Democrat wishes the couple a long life of peace and prosperity.
PINSON-SINGER--The marriage of William Pinson and Mrs. E. Singer, of Lost Creek township, occurred Wednesday July 13, at the office of Judge Speice in this city, his honor officiating. The Democrat wishes the couple all the joys attendant upon the occasion.
DIED
DUENNERMAN--The 8-year old daughter of Casper Duennerman, a wealthy farmer living south of Grand Island, accidentally swallowed a needle last week and died a few minutes thereafter.PETTIT--A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pettit of Colfax county was left sleeping by the side of a hay-stack last Monday, and the wind blew the stack over on it, smothering it to death.
MONFORT--G. Monfort, a stranger, died in Schuyler last Friday from an overdose of morphine adminstered to _______
FITZPATRICK--Mrs. C.A. Brindley received a telegram from Cleveland, Ohio, announcing that her brother, John Fitzpatrick, died at 4 p.m., Tuesday, the 12th, from injuries sustained in the rolling mills, an account of which appeared in our last issue.
CALLAGHAN--Barney Callaghan, well known to most of our readers, died at Lindsay, on Friday, July 8. He died of blood poisoning which originated from a small sore on his hand. Quite a number of his relatives from Omaha, among whom his sister, Mrs. Kinney, went up to the funeral.
The Columbus Journal, July 20, 1887
BIRTHS
SUTTON--To Mrs. Wm. Sutton, July 9th, a daughter.MARRIED
PINSON-SINGER--July 13th, by Judge C. A. Speice, Wm. Pinson and Mrs. Mary E. Singer, all of Platte county.DIED
STREETER--July 11th, 1887, George B. Streeter, the only and dearly beloved son of George and Maggie Streeter, Grand Prairie, Platte Co., Neb.
He was born May 23d, 1886, and while he lived was the light and joy of the home. His sickness was measles which produced cholera infantum. He was ill but one short week, the sufferings of which he bore without a murmur. His parents deeply mourn his departure but hope to meet him again on the morning of the first resurrection.
"In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down and withereth."GRIMES--July 11th, Penter Lindeman Grimes of Grand Prairie, Platte county, Neb.
He was born Dec. 27th, 1817, in Pikeland, Chester county, Pa., married Dec. 18, 1839, to Sophia Kuller, who survives him. He has buried four children in Mount Evans, Reading, Pa., and leaves one son, one adopted daughter and five grand children in Nebraska, one adopted son and many other relatives and friends in Pennsylvania. He was a member of Christ's visible church about thirty years; first of the P.M. and afterwards of the M.E. church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. His mortal remains were interred at the Grand Prairie cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by his Pastor, James H. Kevan.BROCK--Mr. Brock, living north of Richland, is reported as having died Sunday.
PETTIT--Last Monday afternoon a very sad accident occurred on the Pettit farm, about three miles northeast of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Pettit were in the field making hay, and had left their little child, about one year of age sleeping on the shady side of a stack of hay, suddenly a heavy wind came up and blew the hay over onto the child. When the parents reached the child they were horrified to find that it was smothered to death. Mr. and Mrs. Pettit have the sympathy of their friends and neighbors.--Schuyler Herald.
POHL--E. Pohl received a telegram Monday telling him that his cousin, Constantine Pohl of Stuart, Nebr., was drowned Monday last, in the Elkhorn river.
MONTGOMERY--Henry M. Montgomery, formerly station agent at David City, and well known by many Columbus citizens, died at Deer Lodge, Montana, June 3d.
The Columbus Democrat, July 22, 1887
MARRIED
BARNES-WAGGONER--One of those events which The Democrat loves to chronicle, especially when the parties thereto are numbered among the warm friends of the editor, occurred July 7 at Gibson, Illinois. J.J. Barnes of the famous "Bachelor Hall of Punkin Ridge," this county, was married to Miss Elizabeth Waggoner, the accomplished sister of Supervisor Steve Waggoner, who has shared the comforts and discomforts with Mr. Barnes in the Hall since it existed. Miss Waggoner is a stranger to us, but the acquaintance we have with her brother, the genial Steve, is enough to satisfy us that his sister must be a jewel, and Mr. Barnes is to be congratulated on his good luck. Prosperity and many years of happiness for the young couple are desired by The Democrat.DIED
LAWRENCE--Mrs. M.E. Lawrence, sister of Mrs. O.V. Rice, who has been staying in the city for some time, received word Monday that her husband was seriously ill at Mt Pleasant, Iowa. In company with Mr. Rice and her little daughter, Mrs. Lawrence left on the early Tuesday train for Mt Pleasant, but she arrived too late to see her husband alive, he having died Monday night.MONTGOMERY--It pains the writer hereof to note the death of Henry M. Montgomery, formerly station agent at David City. His demise occurred at Deer Lodge, Montana, June 3, we presume of consumption. He was a genial, whole-souled gentleman, and had many friends wherever he was known.
ZOLL--Fred. Zoll, formerly a resident of this city, died recently in Philadelphia.
The Columbus Journal, July 27, 1887
BIRTHS
FAUBLE--July 22d, to Mr. and Mrs. Fauble, a daughter.ALEXANDER--Geo. Alexander is so elated over the advent of their new boy that there is danger of his having to be put under the doctor's care. Grandpa Alexander seems to get along with it all right. [Monroe.]
WAKE--Word was received in the city Friday last that the night previously a 12 pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wake at Genoa, and that the smile on Charley's physiognomy was visible to the naked eye at a distance of half a mile.
MARRIED
CHAPMAN-GRIMES--At Madison, July 19, 1887, by Judge Graham, Wm. H. Chapman and Miss Kate Grimes, both of Columbus, Neb.--Chronicle.BARNES-WAGGONER--July 7th, at Gibson, Ill., J. J. Barnes of this county, and Miss Elizabeth Waggoner, sister of Co. Supervisor Steve Waggoner.
A long and happy life to the young couple, is the wish of the Journal.DIED
ELTZROTH--This community was very much shocked to hear on Friday evening that Mr. Willard Eltzroth was found hanging in his barn. He had been staying with different neighbors and each supposed he was at the other's. He was last seen alive at Mr. Ira Nichol's on Tuesday. Search being made he was found as above in a highly decomposed state. He had not seemed right for some time; loss of his wife and trouble about his property was the cause. He was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves two children, a daughter in the care of Mr. Nichols, and a baby boy at Mr. Silas Flemming's. He was a cousin of the Taylor brothers, well known in Columbus and this place. [Creston.]
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The suicide of Willard Eltzroth at Creston was a great shock to that community.
He was a man about 37 years old, and had the respect of all his acquaintances. Since the death of his wife, in March 1885, he had not been himself, and, instead of controlling his grief, had rather given way to it. During the last six months he had been in worse health than usual, and his friends were anxious about him.
He had been living at various times with Mr. Flemming, Mr. Nichols and at John L. Taylor's, (brother of the Taylor Bros. of this place) Sunday week he was at John Taylor's staying until Tuesday morning. Between 8 and 9 he went to Ira Nichols's and left there about noon. They wanted him to remain for dinner but he said he was going to his place. This seems to be the last time he was seen alive, friends there supposing he had come to Columbus to visit the family of Lewis C. Taylor and writing him to look after him. Receiving the letter and knowing that Mr. E. had not been in Columbus, he supposed something was wrong, and went to Creston to see. The result was that the body was found Friday evening at 7:25, suspended in the barn on his farm, by a clothes line tied to the rafters. He was well dressed, in clean shirt and best clothes, as for burial, and the deed had probably been committed on Tuesday, as the flesh was very putrid and exceedingly offensive, and the house showed no evidence of his having slept in the beds. Dr. Geer and neighbors G.W. Kibler, J.C. Wheeler, I.J. Nichols, Benj. Eggleston, Mr. Matson, the Taylor Bros. and S.A. Fleming were called in, and the body was placed in a coffin. The burial took place Saturday. The mental agony of the man these long months must have been very great. Death in any form is repulsive, but when it is self-imposed, in the midst of clouds of mental darkness growing thicker and blacker, it is sad, indeed. May that kind Providence which notes the sparrow's fall, send comfort to the orphans who are left to mourn.ANDERSON--A daughter of Niels Anderson, died Saturday of diptheria and was buried Sunday in the cemetery at this place; we learn that another child of Mrs. Anderson's is very ill with the same disease. [Monroe.]
MILLER--Orrin Miller, who resided here a few months in the employ of S.B. Cain, but removed to Dakota last spring, jumped into a pool in a fit of desperation and was drowned. [Creston.]
ADELMAN--Michael Adelman, aged 63 years, of Madison county was thrown over a horse's head and had his neck broken, resulting in his death on Sunday, the 17th inst.
WHITLER--Willie Whitler, living with his mother six miles southeast of Madison, was struck by lightning on the 16th inst. while shocking grain in the field. He was about 12 years old.
ENZMENGER--Lawrence Enzmenyer lost an infant child Saturday by summer complaint.
The Columbus Democrat, July 29, 1887
BIRTHS
WAKE--Tally one for Wake! A nine-pound boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wake, Jr., of Genoa, July 21st. The mother and child are going well and Charles is not so badly disabled but what he can play base ball. He says that boy will make one of the finest curve pitchers in the west.MARRIED
HUTTON-??--H.A. Hutton, the popular passenger conductor on the B.& M., between this city and Atchison, was married in Chicago, on the 19th. We did not learn the maiden name of the lady. Mr. and Mrs. Hutton will take up their abode in this city and The Democrat extends a hearty welcom.MILL-COSTELLO--Miss Maggie Costello and S.F. Mill were joined in matrimony at the Clother House on Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock. Rev. J.L. St. Clair of the Methodist church performed the pleasant duty of tying the Gordian knot. The bride is an esteemed young lady whose parents live in this county, and the groom is an industrious young man, a carpenter by trade. The Democrat force smoked, and as they smoked they wished the young couple a full measure of joy and prosperity.
DIED
ELTZROTH--Willard Eltzroth started from the house of his cousin, John Taylor, in the northern part of the county on Tuesday morning of last week, stating that he was coming to this city. About noon he put in an appearance at the residence of Ira Nichols in Creston township, which was the last time and place he was seen alive. Mr. Nichols tried to prevail upon him to remain for dinner, but he declined, saying that he was coming to Columbus.
Instead of coming to Columbus it appears he went over to his farm, near Mr. Nichols', where there is a house and barn which have not been occupied for some time, and committed suicide by hanging himself to one of the rafters in the barn.
L.C. Taylor of this city received a letter from his brother John, announcing that Eltzroth had left there for this place, and when he failed to put in an appearance here after several days, L.C. concluded to go up and see what had become of him. The Taylor brothers instituted a search which resulted in the finding of Eltzroth hanging in the barn, as above stated, about 7 o'clock Friday evening. The remains were badly decomposed, and were interred in the Creston cemetery Saturday morning.
The deceased was about 38 years of age, and leaves a son 4 years and a daughter 12 years old to mourn his sad death. He lost his wife about 18 months ago, and since that time has mind has been more or less unbalanced.
Eltzroth made his home for awhile with L.C. Taylor in this city, leaving here in June.
His little boy lives at Silas Fleming's in Creston township, and his daughter at Ira Nichols'.
He leaves a farm of 120 acres and some little personal property, besides some town lots in Leigh.
Eltzroth had been a resident of this county for about three years.OTTIS--Mrs. Joseph Ottis, of Lindsay, died Tuesday of this week of fever, and was buried Thursday.--Humphrey Independent, 22d.
The Columbus Journal, August 3, 1887
BIRTHS
DAVEY--July 30th, to Mrs. G. W. Davey, a daughter.MUELLER--July 31st, to Mrs. Henry Mueller, a daughter.
MARRIED
MILLS-COSTELLO--July 27th, at the M.E. parsonage in this city, by Rev. J. L. St. Clair, S. F. Mills and Miss Maggie Costello, all of Platte county.STEVENS-JUSTUS--August 2, 1887, by Judge C. A. Speice, County Judge, Mr. Albert Stevens to Miss Clara Justus, all of this county.
ANDERSON-FOGELGREN--July 30, 1887, by Judge C. A. Speice, County Judge, Mr. H. F. Anderson to Miss Matilda Fogelgren, all of this county.
GUSCHOCK-LUSCHINSCA--Wm. Guschock of Omaha, and Miss Lena Luschinsca of this city, were joined in the hold bonds of matrimony Tuesday morning July 26th, at the Catholic church. The happy couple will make Omaha their future home.
DIED
STENGER--July 20th, of cholera infanturm, infant child of Fred. Stenger.ELSTON--Saturday July 30th, '87, Jimmie, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Elston.
The remains were followed to their last resting place Sunday by a goodly number of friends.RICKLY--At Fort Union, N.M., July 24th, of pneumonia, John R. Rickly, nephew of Mr. John Rickly of this city, aged forty years.
He lived several years here, prior to '71 with his uncle.WILLIS--Died: On July 27, of summer complaint the infant child of S. Willis. [Platte Center.]
HAGEMAN--Died: On Monday July 28 of summer complaint the infant daughter of C. Hageman. [Platte Center.]
MERRILL--Last week we noted the self-killing of Willard Eltzroth of Creston by a rope suspended from the rafter of a barn; this week we chronicle that of Lee Merrill by a pistol ball ranging through the brain from the rear to the forehead over the left eye.
Lee had lived with his brother Jay on his farm six miles northwest of the city, for the past three years, coming here from Anchor, McLean county, Ill.
He was eighteen years of age, and up to two weeks ago seemed to enjoy good health. At that time, it is said, he was overcome with heat, and no other cause can be assigned for his temporary insanity.
Sunday he had been out hunting and playing ball, had had no trouble with anyone, had enjoyed himself, and, among other things showing at least no long premeditation of suicide, he talked of attending a dance in the neighborhood next Friday evening.
About eleven o'clock he returned home; as he was quite a while at the barn, and as Mr. Merrill had a tricky mule, he didn't know but Lee might have got hurt, and so called to him from the house. Lee answered that he would be in, in a minute, and shortly did come in and go up-stairs. He made some stir in the room and calling, "Well, good-bye, Jay and Bettie, I'm going," the next that was heard by the terrified brother and wife was the pistol shot with the fatal result.
He had written a note and left it on the stand in his bed-room, stating: "I am tired of living. Give what I've got to Forest. Give my love to Cornell and Sammy. Good-bye." These were his brothers living at home in Illinois, with his father; besides Jay, his relatives here were his brother Forest, working for O.L. Baker, and his cousin, R. Brigham.
He had $300 in money and a pony, which he designed to give to Forest.
The funeral took place yesterday evening, from the M.E. church, Rev. St. Clair officiating.CALDWELL--Sheriff Kavanaugh informs us of the death on Sunday last at Lindsay, this county, of the interesting two-years-old girl of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Caldwell.
SCHROEDER--An infant son of Phil. Schroeder's died Monday and was buried here yesterday. He was three months old, and shortly after his birth lost his mother.
The Columbus Democrat, August 5, 1887
BIRTHS
MUELLER--A little daughter arrived at the home of Henry Mueller, Sunday.DIED
MERRILL--Early Monday morning a messenger arrived in this city to summon Coroner Schug to Shell Creek townshp to hold an inquest upon the remains of Lee Merrill, an 18-year-old boy, who had committed suicide between 12 and 1 o'clock Sunday night, by shooting himself through the head.
A Democrat reporter accompanied Dr. Schug to the scene where the act was committed.
A jury was hastily impanelled, consisting of C.W. McCune, J.C. Swartsley, C.W. Kingston, A.H. Ives, Michael Hogan and Joseph Shafer. The witnesses examined were Jay Merrill (a brother of the deceased) and his wife and two young men named Carrig and Dineen, acquaintances in whose company he had been shortly before he committed the rash and final act of his life.
Mr. Dineen testified that the deceased had been in his company a good portion of Sunday and Sunday evening, and had taken supper with him at the house of his father, John Dineen. From Dineen's they went together to James Carrig's and spent the evening. Lee was in excellent spirits and separated from the company of the young men about 10:30, starting for his brother Jay's, where he made his home.
Jay was awake when he arrived home, about 11 o'clock, and as he did not put in an appearance in the house for some time after he was heard coming, Jay got up and went out to look for him, fearing that he had been kicked by one of the horses in the barn, while putting away his saddle pony. He found him out near the barn all right, and they went to the house together, Jay retiring again, and noticing nothing wrong with his unfortunate brother. Lee was heard, after going to his room, which adjoins his brother's, to strike a light and to open his trunk, as if putting away his Sunday clothes. After he had been in the room some time, he threw open the door leading into his brother's room and then got into bed, immediately after which he called to his brother and sister-in-law, "Good-bye, Betty and Jay," and before the sound of his voice had died away, the report of a pistol shot was heard to emanate from his room. Jay and his wife jumped out of bed and rushed frantically into the room, only to find that the poor boy had sent a 32-calibre bullet into his head under the right ear, which had gone clean through and was lying just under the skin on his left temple.
He left a brief note lying on the table, which read as follows: "Give all I have to Forrest. I have lived long as I want to, so good-bye to you all." And then, as though it had just occurred to him, he added: "Tell Cornell and Sanford good-bye. Yours truly."
Not a word of explanation was left and no clue to the reason which caused him to commit the rash deed could be found, and the verdict of the jury was that he came to his death by a pistol-shot wound delivered by his own hand, while laboring under a fit of temporary insanity.
The young man was a mild, even-tempered young fellow, of rather a jovial disposition, and one of the last persons in the world whom one would suspect of being capable of doing a thing of this kind.
The deceased boy came near being prostrated by heat, some two weeks ago, and it is thought by some that this probably affected his mind, but he showed no evidence of it having done anything of the kind.
Of the surviving relatives, he leaves a father, five brothers and three sisters, all of whom reside in Illinois, except Jay and Forrest. Forrest is in the employ fo O.L. Baker of this place and Jay is engaged in farming in Shell Creek township.
A telegram was sent to his father, but he being sick, was unable to come out, but Rolland, a brother of the dead boy, came, arriving Tuesday.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church, Tuesday evening, at 6 o'clock, Rev. J.L. St. Clair, the pastor, preaching a touching sermon. The remains were interred in the Columbus cemetery, a large concourse of friends following them to their final resting place.
[...and...]
Rolland Merrill, who came out from McLean county, Illinois, to attend the funeral of his brother Lee, an account of whose death appears elsewhere in this paper, returned home Thursday afternoon.RICKLY--Word has been received in this city of the death at Fort Union, New Mexico, July 24th, of John R. Rickly, a nephew of Hon. John Rickly of this city. Some years ago he made his home here with his uncle.
The Columbus Journal, August 10, 1887
BIRTHS
ROEN--July 29th, to Mrs. O. T. Roen, a daughter.SCHUBERT--Wednesday, August 3d, to Mrs. Carl Schubert, a boy, weight 12 pounds.
The father is doing as well as could be expected under the trying circumstances.DIED
NEIDIG--At Omaha, Friday night, Aug. 5th, after a long illness, Mrs. A. H. Neidig, the wife of Col. Neidig, a former resident of this city, later of Norfolk.
Sunday's Bee says: "The deceased was a woman of more than ordinary intelligence, richly endowed with womanly graces, and of a pure, christian character. Mrs. Neidig leaves a husband, one son and three bright little girls, to whom her loss is irreparable. The funeral will take place from the family residence, corner Twenty-ninth and Seward streets, to-day at 4 o'clock. The interment will be in Prospect cemetery."
Mr. Neidig and his sorrowing children will have the heart-felt sympathy of their old friends and neighbors here, in their sad affliction.
The Columbus Journal, August 17, 1887
BIRTHS
McNEES--At Sedalia, Mo., August 9th, to Mrs. A. E. McNees, a son, the first born.
Mc received the following telegram: "To A. E. McNees, Columbus, Neb., Dear Father:--I have just arrived, all sound in mind and body. Am pleased with my mamma and anxious to see my papa."DIED
LEWIS--Aug. 7th, of inflammation of the stomach, William, infant son of W. H. Lewis, aged 1 month, 1 week.TIGNER--Recently at Chicago, Ill., of consumption, Florence Luella, daughter of A. C. and M. E. Tigner, aged 17 years and 10 months.
She was an obedient child and loved her Sunday School. During the past winter she united with the Congregational church at Columbus, where she had been living with the family of Mr. H. P. Coolidge for about two years. She will be remembered by many of her friends and associates.
...SHELDON--Aug. 12th, at the residence of his brother C. H. Sheldon in this city, Henry H. Sheldon, of Clifton, Ill., in the fifty-second year of his age.
The deceased was born in New York state, emigrated to Illinois in 1862, and for fifteen years he and his brother C. H. were engaged in business together, having everything in common. He was a successful business man, a highly-respected citizen, and a christian.
It was thought that his disease (consumption) was consequent upon Bright's disease. He left his home in Illinois two weeks before his death, but from his arrival here, until death released him, he was a great sufferer, notwithstanding that everything was done for him that loving hearts could suggest or kind hands could execute.
He leaves a stricken widow and five chidren, who with his hosts of friends, mourn his loss.
The Columbus Democrat, August 19, 1887
MARRIED
SMITH-MORRILL--By a wedding card received at this office, we are apprised of the fact that Mr. George B. Smith and Miss Mary A. Morrill of National City, California, were united in marriage on Wednesday evening, August 10th. The fair bride is unknown to The Democrat, but the fact of her charms having attracted the admiration and suited the fastidious taste of our young friend George, is sufficient evidence to us of her possessing all the graces and mental attainments which go to make up a noble woman. George is well known here, having been reared here from childhood and he only left us about a year ago. He is the eldest son of Samuel C. Smith of Carlsbad, California, and a brother of Mrs. J.G. Reeder of this place. The Democrat hopes that their lot in life may be cast in pleasant surroundings and their pathway strewn with roses.MONROE-BLAIR--Geo. A. Monroe of Humphrey and Miss Agnes M. Blair were married at Kearney, Neb., August 10th and will be "at home" in Humphrey after September 5th, Mr. Monroe is principal of the Humphrey schools and well known to many of our readers. The Democrat extends congratulations.
DIED
SHELDON--Some days since Henry H. Sheldon, brother of C.H. Sheldon of this city, came here while on a trip for the benefit of his health. He lingered here for a visit with his brother, and on last Friday night at 12 o'clock he died at his brother's residence. His remains were taken to him home, Clifton, Ill., Sunday, by his brother, who was his closest life-long friend.
Henry H. Sheldon was born in New York, and at the time of his death was 52 years of age. From New York he removed to Oxford, Ohio, and some years later, in company with his brother C.H., removed to Clifton, Ill. He has prospered in business, was a Christian, and highly esteemed by all who knew him. His brother was in business fifteen years with him before he came to this state. About ten years ago, deceased suffered a severe sunstroke, and has been in poor health nearly ever since. The maladies which ended his earthly career were consumption and Bright's disease.
Mr. Sheldon leaves a wife and five grown children to mourn his loss.
To his brother who resides in this city and his relatives, The Democrat wishes to express its sympathy.ELTZROTH--R.W. Fulton of Sheldon, Ill., came out to get Myrtie and Artie, the children of Willard Eltzroth, who suicided out in Creston precinct some weeks ago. They will hereafter make their home with their grandmother, on their mother's side, at Sheldon. Mr. Fulton went east with his proteges Wednesday.
HUDSON--Helen, eldest daughter of Charles Hudson and granddaughter of H.J. Hudson of this city, died Thursday the 11th, at her home in Blassford, New Mexico. Helen was a bright industrious girl of 16, and her decease was a great blow to her relatives.
MARSELLIS--P.A. Marsellis, the restauranteur of Lindsay, died on Sunday last of brain fever. WEIDNER--Mrs. J.P. Weidner, who resided near St. Bernard, died at St. Mary's Hospital, where she had been receiving treatment for sometime, on Wednesday morning. Her remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery in this city the same evening.
WEYEN--Two of Mr. Weyens' sons came last night from Iowa. They were called here to the death bed of their father. [O'Kay.]
The Columbus Journal, August 24, 1887
BIRTHS
JENKINSON--August 19th, to Mrs. R. Jenkinson, a son.MACKEN--Born: Aug. 20, to Mrs. D. Macken, a boy, weight 11 pounds. [Platte Center.]
GROTLEUSCHEN--Henry Grotleuschen, our giant neighbor, is wearing a happy smile on his jovial face--it is a boy; that is what tickles Henry so enormously. [Neboville.]
BERLIN--A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Berlin on the 13th inst. John is very happy. [Palestine.]
MARRIED
SMITH-MORRILL--We make no apology to our readers for reproducing from the National City (Cala.) Record, the following extract concerning the marriage of our young friend Geo. B., son of S.C. Smith, formerly of this place, and brother of Mrs. J.G. Reeder; the Journal wishes the happy couple a happy, prosperous life:
"On Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m., August 10th, Mr. George Boone Smith and Miss M. Alice Morrill were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, at the residence of the bride's parents, National City, Rev. Mr. McDaniels, of San Diego, officiating. This event was the occasion of a grand reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Kimball, given in honor of the bride, a niece of Mrs. Kimball's. This palatial home, one of the handsomest in southern California, was beautifully illuminated and decorated for the special occasion. The reception was from 8 to 11 p.m., and by 9 o'clock the large mansion house was filled with the elite of National society. This was not only the great society event of the season, but the grandest ever held in National.
The bride and groom received their friends in the main parlor, where handshaking and congratulating was the order of the evening. The bride was elegantly dressed and seemed perfectly calm and collected. Many was the young man who wished himself temporarily a lady friend as the usual saluation was extended--as only a bride can extend to a girl friend--a smack that resounds like a pistol report. The bride is a charming and accomplished young lady, and very popular in National society, which may be inferred from the numerous and costly presents, a list of which is given below. The groom we have known from boyhood, and can vouch for his genuine worth. Like the bride, he hails from parental stock of which to be proud. His father, Mr. Samuel C. Smith, was one of the leading land men and capitalists of Nebraska, now located at Carlsbad, this state, where he has heavy pecuniary interests, and is also a property owner in National City."DIED
DLAHE--A Bohemian named Dlahe, residing at Clarkson, is reported as having suicided Sunday night.NAPIER--A son of Wm. Napier near Bellwood was dragged to death Monday by a skittish horse--a half mile with one foot in the stirrup.
The Columbus Democrat, August 26, 1887
BIRTHS
TAYLOR--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor on Wednesday, the 24th.JENKINSON--Mr. and Mrs. R. Jenkinson rejoice in the advent of a son to their home. The little one arrived last Friday.
GRAY--Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gray are the happy parents of a son which was born on Friday, the 19th.
MARRIAGES
DOUGHTY-FULMER--Mr. Geo. R. Doughty and Miss Vanie Fulmer, two prominent young Schuyler people, were married last Sunday by Rev. Hood. The Democrat wishes the happy couple all the joys of married life.COOK-POWELS--Mr. Frank H. Cook and Miss Roma J. Powels, of Keya Paha county, Nebraska, were married at the Grand Pacific hotel, Thursday, Aug. 25.
The Columbus Journal, August 31, 1887
BIRTHS
GONDRING--Sabbath, Aug. 28th, 1887, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gondring, a son. The infant died during the day.HEITKEMPER--On Aug. 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Heitkemper, a son nine pounds weight. Johnnie thinks he will soon have help enough of his own to run his grocery store.
DIED
DICKINSON--Friday, Aug. 26th, of liver complaint and typhoid fever, after an illness of three weeks, Solomon Dickinson, aged 55 years.