The Columbus Democrat, September 2, 1887
BIRTHS
IVES--Almond Ives has been "setting-up" the cigars--it's a girl. [Punkin Ridge.]HEITKEMPER--A nine pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Heitkemper on Saturday last. Johnnie is fully convinced that this is the nicest baby boy in town.
DIED
TIMOTHY--John Timothy, a worthy citizen of Platte Center, died last Tuesday night about 9 o'clock. Mr. Timothy was an old resident of the county, and for a long time held a clerkship in Carrig & Lynch's store at the Center. He was president of the Irish National Land League at Platte Center, and Wednesday D.C. Kavanaugh, president of the League of this city, received a telegram inviting the league to the funeral which occurred Wednesday.RANDALL--W.H. Randall has received intelligence of the death of his mother, Lydia L. Randall, which occurred Aug. 24, at her home in Corinth, N.Y. at the advanced age of 74.
DICKENSON--S.E. Dickenson an old and respected citizen of Monroe township, died on Friday last and was buried Sunday. We did not learn the cause of his demise.
GONDRING--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Gondring Sunday last. The babe lived only a few hours and it was interred ___day afternoon.
LUNDEEN--The wife of N.P. Lundeen, until recently of York, and formerly a resident of this city, died at San Diego, Cal., August 16.
The Columbus Journal, September 7, 1887
BIRTHS
TSCHUDY--August 31st, to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Tschudy, a daughter.DIED
TIMOTHY--At his residence in Platte Center, Aug. 30th, 10 p.m., after a protracted illness, his affliction being a disordered liver and stomach, John Timothy, aged 52 years.
He leaves a wife and four small children to mourn the loss of a fond husband and indulgent father. John Timothy was one of nature's noblemen--blessed be his memory.DICKINSON--Solomon Dickinson of Monroe, died at three o'clock a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27, aged fifty-four years. Mr. Dickenson was one of the old settlers of this township, having come to this place from Wisconsin thirteen years ago, since which time he has been identified with the best interests of the community. In his death the church loses a valuable member, the family a kind and loving husband and father. A large concourse of people followed the remains to the grave on Sabbath afternoon. The family have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement. [President.]
The Columbus Democrat, September 9, 1887
BIRTHS
TSCHUDY--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Tschudy on Wednesday of last week.MARRIED
POLLOCK-HUDSON--Mr. Charles E. Pollock and Miss Eva, youngest daughter of Hon. H.J. Hudson, were married at the residence of the brides parents on Wednesday, Sept. 7th, at 11 o'clock a.m. Rev. O.V. Rice, pastor of the Congregational church performed the pleasant duty of pronouncing the magic words which made the happy couple one.
The ceremony was performed in the presence of numerous invited guests and relatives.
The bridal couple left on the afternoon train for a sojourn of a few weeks at Ashton, and other points in Illinois.
The bride comes from one of our most highly esteemed and respected families and is a young lady of fine mental and social attainments.
The groom is a sterling young business man of this place, being the senior member of the firm of C.E. Pollock & Co., druggists. He is deservedly popular with a large circle of friends and The Democrat as a member of that circle, wishes him and his fair bride a life of prosperity and happiness.DIED
COONEY--Mike Cooney, residing near Platte Center, left Monday for Illinois where he was called by the death of his brother James, which occurred Saturday. James was formerly an implement dealer at the Center. Mike returned home Thursday.
The Columbus Journal, September 14, 1887
BIRTHS
STULL--To Mrs. Ghordis Stull, Sunday, Sept. 4th, a son.
This is the third child and only son; the little lad's youngest sister is eleven years old.SEEFELD--Mrs. F. Seefled presented her husband with a little daughter, being their second child; the first one having died this was doubly welcome. [Shell Creek.]
MARRIED
CHRISTENSEN-?--Hans Christensen was married last Thursday to a young lady of Omaha, by the pastor of the Danish Lutheran church. We congratulate you, neighbor Hans. [Palestine.]POLLOCK-HUDSON--Wednesday the 7th at 11 a.m., the relatives a few invited friends met at the house of the bride's parents to witness the wedding ceremony performed by Rev. O.V. Rice, Congregationalist, the contracting parties being Mr. Chas. E. Pollock, a young druggist of this city, and Miss Eva, the youngest daughter of Hon. H.J. Hudson. The day was very fine and all the arrangements were gotten up with the greatest care and taste, the refreshments were ample and well served and were much enjoyed by those who were fortunate to be there.
The bride in her white dress of Albatross trimmed with cream velvet, looked very pretty, and she is a young lady of many charms and graces; the happy groom is a prosperous business man of many good qualities.
The newly wedded pair were the recipients of many tokens of good will, a large number of presents, some of them costly.
The happy couple took the east-bound train at 2 p.m., on a trip to the home of Mr. Pollock at Ashton, Ill., where they expect to visit a week or two. A large concourse of friends accompanied them to the depot with well wishes and hearty congratulations for a safe and pleasant journey.
List of Presents.
Upholstered easy chair, C.A. Newman, H.C. Carrig and H.C. Newman; parlor stand, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jenkinson; table napkins, Mrs. McElyee; table linen and napkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schram; Turkish towels, Mrs. R. Wagner; table linen and lace bed set, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Galley; silver butter dish, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Berringer; 3 volumes of poems, Mr. and Mrs. C. Brindley; water set, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Spooner; vinegarette set and celery boat, Messrs. Falbaum, Howells and Herold; silver card receiver, Mr. and Mrs. Ragatz; berry dish, Anna, Johnny and Lottie Becher; pickle caster, Mr. and Mrs. Stillman; card receiver, G.B. Speice; celery stand, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. North; jelly dish, Miss Lillie Ragatz; olive dish, etc., Mr. Theo. A. Helmig; set of carvers, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Speice; silver knives and forks, Mr. and Mrs. Echols and Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Phillips; silver table and tea spoons, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Winterbotham; salt and pepper bottles, Miss Maude Winterbotham; sugar spoon, Miss Ethel Galley; napkin rings, Miss Anna Wagner; nut picks and crackers, Miss Stella North; silver tea spoons, Bert Galley; fish knife, Harry Arnold; nut picks, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Martin; fish knife, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Charters; oriental vases, Mrs. Eggleston; stand lamp, Miss Mary Wanke; full set of lustral band ware, breakfast, dinner and tea sets, Miss Mary Wanke and Horace Hudson; handsome lady's wear, Misses Nellie and Nettie Welch; beautiful jewelry gift by the bridegroom; Persian rug, Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Evans; and a large number of mementoes and souvenirs were presented by the bride's friends who knew her from infancy, she being "to the manor born" in Columbus, Nebraska.DIED
KRAMER--Died, at Nurenburg, Germany, Aug. 21, '87, at the mature age of 80 years, Simon Kramer, father of Carl and Louis Kramer, of this city. The deceased was an author and a scholar of considerable ability, well known and highly respected all over Europe. Peace to his ashes.VAN ALLEN--In Mr. Van Allen's house a little child about six months old died. [Shell Creek.]
The Columbus Democrat, September 16, 1887
BIRTHS
KOMVILIAN--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Komvilian on Tuesday morning last.FUCHS--A new daughter arrived at the home of Hon. J.W. Fuchs of Burrows township one day last week.
MARRIED
SHORT-SELLS--Mr. James Short and Miss Fannie Sells, daughter of B. Sells a worthy citizen of Lost Creek township, appeared before His Honor, Judge Speice yesterday and had him pronounce the magic words which made them man and wife. The handsome little bride is but 18 years of age while the groom has only seen 21 summers. The Democrat is pleased to wish them success and happiness, and only wishes it could strew their pathway through life with roses.SPENCER-SPENCER--Mrs. Cora A. Spencer, who figured in a habeas corpus case here to obtain possession of a child, has returned from Minneapolis, and a reconciliation has been effected between her and her husband, Edward J., station agent at Creston, and they were remarried at that village, September 6. Good. This is as it should be. Now there will be no quarrel as to who shall have the kid.
RICHARDSON-GEORGE--Mr. and Mrs. O.T. Roen, Mrs. J.J. Sullivan, Dr. and Mrs. C.D. Evans went to Clarks Tuesday to attend the wedding of Davis Richardson and Miss Anna George. Mrs. Dr. Martyn and Mrs. Geo. W. Hulst were also in attendance.
DIED
PETERSON--On Friday noon, at her home five miles north of Humphrey, Mrs. Dora Peterson, mother of our townsman, P. Federson, aged 63 years. The funeral was held at the residence Saturday and she was buried in the Madison cemetery.--Humphrey Independent.STEFFSE--Clara, the little four-year-old girl of Jacob Steffse, died last Sunday evening of typhoid fever, and was buried Tuesday. The afflicted parents have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.--Humphrey Independent.
KRAMER--Simon Kramer, aged 80 years, father of Carl and Louis Kramer, of this city, departed this life at Nurenburg, Germany, August 21.
The Columbus Journal, September 21, 1887
BIRTHS
O'DONNELL--Sunday morning, Sept. 18, 1887, to Mrs. James O'Donnell, a son; weight 12 1/2 lbs.LUCID--Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Lucid, by the birth of a son recently, now count their children an even dozen.
MARRIED
FAUBLE-FLYNN--Monday, Sept. 19, 1887, Mr. J. W. Fauble and Miss Mollie Flynn both of this city.
The happy couple left on the afternoon train of the same day for a short visit to Council Bluffs, Ia.DIED
EISENMANN--Thursday, Sept. 15th, of heart disease, Mary, wife of John Eisenmann, aged 53 years.
The deceased, mother of thirteen children, leaves her husband and ten children living to mourn the lost [sic] of an affectionate wife and indulgent mother. All who know the family sympathize with them in their affliction.
The Columbus Democrat, September 23, 1887
BIRTHS
O'DONNELL--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. O'Donnell, last Sunday.MARRIED
FAUBLE-FLYNN--J.W. Fauble and Miss Mollie Flynn were joined in bonds of matrimony, Monday last.
The Columbus Journal, September 28, 1887
BIRTHS
BOETTCHER--Wednesday, Sept. 21st, to Mrs. August Boettcher, a daughter.ROBERTS--Thursday, Sept. 22d, to Mrs. Clarence Roberts, a daughter.
The Columbus Democrat, September 30, 1887
BIRTHS
MACLEAN--Thos. Maclean and wife of Lindsay rejoice over the arrival of a daughter at their home last week.
The Columbus Journal, October 5, 1887
BIRTHS
LARSON--A little son was born to Mrs. Andrew Larson last week. [Palestine.]DIED
WETTERER--At her residence on Shell creek, near Becker's mills, Mrs. Wm. Wetterer. She had been ailing ten years with dropsy.CLARK--Thursday morning, 9 a.m., Sept. 27th, of congestion of the lungs, Gussie, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Clark, aged 2 years, 6 months. The funeral took place Friday. This is the second member of the family within four months, gone to the Summer Land.
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Little Gus., son of N.W. and Elizabeth Clark, died of congestion of the lungs 9 a.m., Sept. 29, 1887, aged 1 year, 5 months, 2 days. The funeral was held at the house Friday, at 1 p.m., Rev. O.V. Rice officiating. Sorrow fills another home. The plant so frail and tender, how highly we prize it, fondly care for it, nourish and shield it, and as day by day we see it expand, grow and gather strength; how deeply we learn to love it. Yet with our tenderest care and fondest love the ruthless blast may come, chill it, and it droops, withers and dies. We look at it, gaze upon it, but scarcely realize that it can be so, yet life is not apparent. All is still, quiet, noiseless and we turn from it with anguish in our mind--it is dead. Mr. and Mrs. Clark seem to have more than their share of affliction, it being scarcely four months since their eldest daughter was buried. They have the sympathy of the entire community.
...CONNELLY--Died, on Sunday Sept. 25th, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Connelly. The funeral took place the next day. [Bismarck Township.]
LAFLIN--An infant child of Peter Laflin was buried Saturday--the second death in the family in a short time. All their neighbors and friends sympathize with the parents in the loss of their twin babes.
CONNOR--James Connor, father of Thomas, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. His death is supposed to be natural, caused by old age. He was 72.
The Columbus Democrat, October 7, 1887
DIED
LOUSBERG--Meagre reports have reached us of a runaway accident which occurred in St. Bernard township on Saturday last, causing the death of Peter Lousberg. It appears that on that day, Mr. Lousberg was out driving and his team became frightened and ran away. Mr. L. had his leg, arm and back broken, from the effects of which he died Sunday. His burial occurred Tuesday, the services being held in the St. Bernard Catholic church. The deceased leaves a wife and seven or eight children to mourn his demise.GROTHE--John Grothe, a man who was employed by F.G. Dana, the hay man, died yesterday at one o'clock of typhoid fever. He had only been here a short time and hailed from Ogallala. He leaves a wife and infant child. His father came down from Ogallala in response to a telegram announcing his serious illness. The remains were shipped to Ogallala on No. 1 last night.
CLARK--We inadvertently omitted to mention last week, the death of Gussie, the two years and a half old son of A.W. Clark of Columbus township, who died of congestion of the lungs. The little one was called to the God who made it on Thursday the 29th ult. The funeral occurred on Friday at 3 o'clock p.m. from the family residence and was largely attended.
CONNOR--James Connor, father of Thomas Connor of Columbus township, died very suddenly Tuesday morning. The old gentleman lived with his son, and Monday was complaining of feeling ill. Some medicine was procured for him, and in the evening he felt better. Early in the morning one of his grandchildren heard him moving around in his room, and awhile after someone went in and found him lying on the bed in a sleep, from which there is no awakening in this world. Mr. Connor was about 72 years of age, and an old resident of this county.
FIELDS--The editor of the Lindsay Sentinel and his estimable wife, have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their infant daughter, Ethel May. She died Monday, September 26, and her loss is a great affliction for Mr. and Mrs. Fields.
TRACEY--Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Tracey, relict of the late Timothy Tracey of Grand Prairie, died last Thursday at her home in North Platte. Mrs. Tracey was the mother of Mrs. S.W.W. Wilson of Grand Prairie, and a much respected old lady.
The Columbus Journal, October 12, 1887
MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
KENYON-MANNINGTON--Invitations are out for the wedding of Mr. Frank Kenyon and Miss Ruth Mannington on the 13th inst. [Monroe Township.]MARRIED
KOHLER-WENZEL--Miss Julia Wenzel, formerly of this city, was married at Omaha last week to Mr. Kohler.DIED
O'CONNOR--At the residence of his son Thomas, 5 miles northwest of Columbus, Monday morning, 6 a.m., Oct. 3d, 1887, of apoplexy, James E. O'Connor, aged about 74 years.SISSLE--At his residence on the Looking Glass, Oct. 7th, of typhoid fever, John D. Sissle, aged 26 years.
During the late flood on the Looking Glass Mr. Sissle exposed himself and in saving his stock doubtless contracted the illness by which he lost his own life.
His remains were laid to their final rest in the Columbus cemetery Sabbath last, the funeral taking place from the church of Latter Day Saints, Elder Hudson officiating.SAYERS--John Sayers, who formerly worked for Geo. Scott in this city, was murdered at Albion on the 7th by Martin Haley, "an old hermit who has been considered crazy for a number of years." Sayers lived only 20 minutes after he was shot by Haley. There was no apparent cause for the deed.
MARTYR--A sad accident happened Saturday in Stanton precinct where they were grinding sorghum on the place of Mr. Robeson. Fred Martyr, a young boy about thirteen was helping, and in going to speak to the person feeding was caught beween the sweep and the mill and his head crushed. He never spoke a word but expired instantly. It will be a sad blow to the parents as he was the oldest of three children and a great help to the family the father not being in good health. He was a bright industrious boy and the loss will be felt by his many young friends. The remains were buried Monday at the Lutheran cemetery in Platte county.
The Columbus Democrat, October 14, 1887
BIRTHS
GLYNN--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Glynn, Monday night, in consequence of which Johnny and Terry Brady, the grandpa of the little one, are vieing with each other to see who feels the most jubliant.MARRIED
VINCENT-WALGAMOOD--Married, at Oconee, Neb., Oct. 13th, by Rev. A.W. Snider, A.M., Mr. Frank T. Vincent and Miss Eugenia A. Walgamood. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for Chicago, to return after a few days to Fairmont, their home, where Mr. Vincent is agent for the B.& M. railroad company.DIED
SISSLE--On Friday last John D. Sissle died at his residence on the Lookingglass in this county of typhoid fever. The deceased was about 26 years of age. His ashes found their final resting place in the Columbus cemetery Sunday, the funeral occuring from the church of the Latter Days Saints, Elder Henry J. Hudson, performing the last sad rites.
The Columbus Journal, October 19, 1887
MARRIED
NELSON-ANDERSON--Married, at the Danish church, by the pastor, Oct. 9th, Mr. George Nelson of Palestine and Miss Hilda Anderson of Omaha. [Palestine.]DIED
CLOTHER--At Fullerton, Nebr., on the morning of the 17th, after an illness of about seventeen hours, of neuralgia of the heart, Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Clother.
Mrs. Clother was a woman beloved by her relatives and respected by all her acquaintances, who sympathize with the husband in his trying affliction.SISSLE--Mr. Sissle died after two weeks' illness and was taken to Columbus for burial. It seems very sad. Mrs. S. has been a wife, and is a widow 18. [Palestine.]
LOUISBURG--Peter Louisburg, near Lindsay, was thrown out of his wagon Saturday week and was so badly injured that he died the following Sunday.
The Columbus Democrat, October 21, 1887
BIRTHS
MACFARLAND--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Macfarland on Tuesday morning.MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
ABTS-HINKELMANN--Cards are out for the marriage of Mr. Henry W. Abts and Miss Mary Hinkelmann. The ceremony will occur at St. Francis church in this city on Wednesday Oct. 26.DIED
CLOTHER--On Monday morning last, C.D. Clother received a telegram from Fullerton, announcing the death of his wife, Elizabeth, who had been visiting her brother, Rev. C.D. Day, at that place, for a few days. Her death was very sudden, she only having been ill about sixteen hours, and the cause was heart disease.
Her husband and Mrs. Geo. W. Clother took the first train for Fullerton.
The funeral services and interment took place on Wednesday, Oct. 19th, Rev. J.W. Robinson, assisted by Rev. Irwin, performing the last sad rites.
The deceased was an estimable lady and had many warm friends, who are pained to learn of her untimely demise.MORIS--Word reached us Saturday last of a sad occurrence in Loup township, which transpired just one week before. A little two-year-old daughter of John Moris, a Polander, wandered away from home and got lost and undoubtedly perished. A party of about thirty men scoured the country on the following Sunday, searching for the little one but without avail. Up to this writing nothing has been heard of her, and diligent efforts are being made to find the body. We are under obligations to Supervisor Campbell of Loup for this information.
SASSEN--The estimable wife of Henry Sassen of Humphrey died on Saturday. Her funeral occurred on Monday. She leaves a husband and three small children to mourn her loss.
The Columbus Journal, October 26, 1887
BIRTHS
PLATH--Saturday, Oct. 22d, to Mrs. Leopold Plath, a daughter; weight 10 pounds.SCHAFFROTH--Saturday, Oct. 22d, to Mrs. J. F. Schaffroth, a daughter; weight 10 pounds.
MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
ABTS-HINKELMANN--Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Henry W. Abts and Miss Mary Hinkelmann of this city, this morning (Oct. 26th,) 9 o'clock, at St. Francis' Catholic church. The Journal wishes the young couple a long and prosperous journey through life.MARRIED
KENYON-MANNINGTON--Thursday, Oct. 13th, at the residence of the bride's parents in Monroe township, by Rev. O. V. Rice, Mr. Frank G. Kenyon and Miss Mannington, all of Platte county.WAKE-REDMAN--Frank Wake, son of C. Wake of this city, was married Wednesday of last week at Fullerton to Miss Fannie Redman. The young couple, we understand, will still reside in Genoa. The Journal extends congratulations.
DIED
COLEMAN--Oct. 16th, in Wayne county, Neb., Andrew T., son of Patrick Coleman, of St. Bernard, this county, in the 11th year of his age.
The Columbus Democrat, October 28, 1887
MARRIED
ABTS-HINKELMAN--The marriage of Miss Mary Hinkelman and Mr. Henry Abts was duly solemnized at St. Francis' church in this city, on Wednesday morning, Oct. 26, at 9 o'clock a.m. Rev. Father Pacificus Kohmen tied the nuptial knot in the presence of a large party of invited friends. The Democrat wishes the young couple the full measure of wedded bliss. Henry is a frugal, industrious young man and had secured before hand a nice comfortable home where he and his young wife are now pleasantly domiciled.
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A large party of friends were pleasantly entertained at the residence [of] Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Abts, on Wednesday evening. The occasion for the festivities was the marriage of their son, Henry, a notice of which appears elsewhere in this issue. The order of the evening was to eat, drink and be merry, in which every one present heartily participated.SMITH-LEHMAN--Sam C. Smith and Louise Lehman were married at Des Moines, yesterday, and are expected to arrive in this city to night. S.C. Smith now of Carlsbad, California, is too well known to our readers to need special introduction, while Miss Lehman is a sister of the popular landlord of the Grand Pacific. May the white wings of peace and prosperity waft gentle breezes above their heads.
WAKE-REDMAN--Frank Wake, son of Chas. Wake, Sr., of this city, and Miss Fannie Redman, were united in marriage at Fullerton one day last week. They will reside at Genoa.
The Columbus Journal, November 2, 1887
BIRTHS
McTAGGART--Oct. 29th, to Mrs. Barney McTaggart, a son.
The Columbus Democrat, November 4, 1887
BIRTHS
CALDWELL--J.C. Caldwell of LIndasy was in the city Tuesday. He reported the arrival of an eleven-pound girl at his home, and set up the cigars to ye local fiend. The young lady arrived last Friday.McTEGGART--A new son arrived at the home of Barney McTeggart on Saturday last.
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
DELSMAN-??--Frank Delsman, who clerks in his brother J.B.'s store in this city, left Tuesday for Manitowoc, Wis., to attend the wedding of his brother Louis, which will occur to-morrow, the 5th. Louis formerly lived here and he has many friends who with The Democrat wish him joy and prosperity.DIED
RANKIN--Dora, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Rankin, died last Thursday morning of typhoid fever. Her remains were interred in the Newman Grove cemetery. The bereaved parents have the heart-felt sympathy of their friends in Lindsay and vicinity.--Lindsay Sentinel.CALLAGHAN--Mrs. Barney Callaghan of Joliet township, who has been at St. Mary's Hospital in this city for treatment for some weeks, died Monday night. Her remains were interred in the Catholic burying grounds near this city Wednesday.
The Columbus Journal, November 9, 1887
BIRTHS
HOFFMAN--Tuesday, Nov. 8th, to Mrs. John Hoffman, a son.MARRIED
ENGEL-ERB--Thursday the 3d at 3 p.m., the relatives and a great many invited friends met at the house of the bride's parents to witness the wedding ceremony performed by Rev. C. Shultz, the contracting parties being Mr. Henry Engel, a farmer of Platte county, and Miss Lena, daughter of Mr. M. Erb. The day was very fine and all the arrangments were gotten up with the greatest care and taste; the refreshments were ample and well served, and were much enjoyed by those who were fortunate to be present.
The newly wedded pair were the recipients of many tokens of good will, a large number of presents, some of them costly. The happy couple took their way to their new home, followed by the good wishes of their many friends.
List of Presents.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Bouton, handsome lamp; Mr. and Mrs. A. Jaeggi, silver pickle caster; Mr. and Mrs. L. Jaeggi, glass tea set; Mr. Fred Reed, handsome framed picture; Dr. and Mrs. Heintz, plush album; Mrs. John Stauffer, silver caster; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ernst, half dozen glass tumblers; Mrs. Lockhart, Will and Anna Lockhart, handsome glass water set; Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Pickett, book; Mrs. Stewart, handsome towels; Mr. and Mrs. John Dishner, bed spread; Miss Minnie Dishner, silver pickle caster; Mr. John Burns, handsome lamp; Mr. and Mrs. H. Krueger, easy rocking-chair; Mr. John Curry and Miss Kate Browner, beautiful silver butter dish; Mr. Wm. Moore and Miss Etta Moore, beautiful glass pitcher; Misses Ella and Alice Quinn, dozen napkins; Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Reed and daughter May, handsome clock; Mr. J.F. Wachel, lamp; Mr. J.S. Wachel, handsome pickle dish; Miss Mary Wachel, cake stand; Miss Barbie Wachel, glass sauce dishes; Miss Addie and Otis Clark, silk handkerchief; Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Erb, handsome wash set; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lewis, bed spread; Mr. Charles Lewis, handsome framed picture; Mr. E. Krueger, and Miss Emela Krueger, silver pickle caster; Andrew Erb, small lamp; Minnie Erb, beautiful bead cushion; Mr. and Mrs. J. Schram, bed-stead; Miss Emma Erb, framed picture; Miss Katie Erb, beautiful lamp; Mrs. E. Pohl, gilt cup and saucer; Mr. E. Pohl, some kitchen furniture; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bucher, beautiful water set; Mrs. Reed, corner shelf; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Getz, 1/2 dozen parlor chairs; Mr. and Mrs. H. Gass, beautiful parlor case; Miss M. Baumgart, beautiful towel; Mr. Miller, 10 yds. dress goods; Mr. Michael Erb, gold breastpin; Mr. M. Erb gold necklace; Mrs. Ora Mathis, fruit dish; Mrs. D. Schupbach, beautiful vases.DIED
CONNOR--At her home six miles west of Columbus, Oct. 24th, Hannah Agnes, daughter of Thomas and Hannah A. Connor, aged five years and three months.
Little Agnes was a sweet child, obedient to her parents, gentle with her playmates and kind to a fault, which won for her the love and esteem of all with whom she came in contact. She will be sadly missed by all, but most by parents, brothers and sisters, who, by her kind and gentle ways had gained a deep hold on their hearts. Amid a throng of sorrowing and sympathizing friends, we laid little Agnes in her last resting place in the cemetery of the Franciscan Brotherhood, there to await the resurrection morn.
The Columbus Democrat, November 11, 1887
BIRTHS
HOFFMAN--Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Hoffman rejoice over the arrival of a son at their home, Wednesday morning.MARRIED
ENGEL-ERB--On Thursday of last week Mr. Henry Engel and Miss Lena Erb were united in marriage, Rev. C. Shultz of this city performing the ceremony. The wedding took place at the residence of brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Erb, on Shell Creek.DIED
POWERS--S.W. Powers, of Kearney, was so seriously injured early Sunday morning in an accident on the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad, somewhere near St. Paul, that he died in a few hours. We have no details of the accident and the first that was known of it in this city, was gleaned from Deputy Secretary of State, Ben R. Cowdery, a brother-in-law of the deceased, who arrived here Monday en route to Kearney, in response to a telegram conveying to him the sad intelligence.
Sam Powers, as he was familiarly known, was for many years live stock agent on the Union Pacific Railway, and had many friends and acquaintances here, where he used to come frequently to visit his sister, Mrs. Ben R. Cowdery.
Only a few months ago he severed his connection with the U.P. to accept a similar position with the road upon which he was killed. His headquarters were at St. Paul, Minn., and at the time he met his death he was on his way home to remove his family from Kearney.
His remains were taken to Kearney for interment, and the funeral occurred yesterday. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his untimely death.CONNOR--Oct. 24, Agnes, 5-year-old daughter of Thomas Connor, of Columbus township, died of scarlet fever. The family feel their affliction deeply, and wish to return thanks to their neighbors and friends for their kindness and help during the illness and death of little Agnes.
BRAIDIN--The remains of Peter Braidin were brought from Genoa yesterday and interred in the Catholic cemetery in this city. Quite a large number of friends and acquaintances came down from Genoa. His demise was caused by pleurisy of the heart.
The Columbus Journal, November 16, 1887
DIED
BREWER--Boone county has another killing scrape on her hands. An altercation in a saloon at Cedar Rapids Wednesday evening of last week, over a game of billiards, has resulted fatally to one of the men, Richard Brewer, who was shot by John Wolf. Brewer died Sunday morning. It is claimed that Brewer had hit Wolf over the head with a billiard cue, whereupon Wolf pulled a revolver from his hip pocket and was about to strike his assailant with it, but the pistol was accidentally discharged.DWYER--The Albion News of last week gives the following concerning Edward Dwyer, whose death on the 4th the Journal mentioned last week:
"Mr. Dwyer was born in New York city March 6th, 1834, and lived there till 1848, when his parents moved to Lake Co., Ill. From 1854 till the breaking out of the war, he lived at different places in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, and was a part of the time engaged in steamboating on the Mississippi river. In September, 1861, he enlisted in the 1st Wisconsin cavalry and served till Jan. 9th, 1864, when he was severely wounded, and was discharged on that account in the following August. He lived in Chicago till 1870 and then moved to Mississippi where he lived one year, and then came to Boone county, Nebraska, where he took the first claim of 160 acres of land that was taken in the lower Beaver valley. He lived on this farm till the day of his death. He was elected as one of the first county commissioners of the county when the county was organized in 1872, and was candidate for county treasurer on the democratic ticket at the time of his death.
Mr. Dwyer was very highly esteemed as a good citizen and neighbor, and his death will be deplored by the county. His family consists of a wife and one child."
The Columbus Democrat, November 18, 1887
DIED
BREWER--The remains of Richard E. Brewer, the man who was shot at Cedar Rapids, Boone county, on Wednesday night of last week, passed through this city Monday, on their way to Carleton, Neb., where they were sent for interment.
Mr. Brewer was up in Boone county with a party hunting. While playing billiards in a saloon on the night of the shooting, he, or some of his party, got into a row with John W. Wolf, Jr., a resident of the town, who was pretty well loaded with whisky. The outcome of the trouble was that Wolf whipped out a revolver and shot Brewer, the ball entering his abdomen and injuring him so badly that he died on the Sunday following.
Thus one more death can be charged up to the common enemy of mankind, whisky.
Wolf, the man who committed the murder, is known to many of our citizens. He is a wealthy stockman and we are informed that he is interested in the banking business at Cedar Rapids with his brother.
Boone county is getting quite an unenviable reputation lately. She has now one man, Carr, under sentence of death, for murder, and two more awaiting trial on similar charges.VANDERMEULEN--George Vandermeulen, one of The Democrat force, received a letter yesterday which should have reached him on the 13th, conveying to him the sad intelligence of the sudden death of his brother William, aged 22, at Grand Rapids, Mich., one day last week. As William was the only brother he had living in this country, George feels his loss deeply, as will also his parents and brothers who are living in Holland.
HEITKEMPER--Mary, the infant daughter of Anton and Mary Heitkemper, aged one year and two weeks, died on Friday last. She was buried Sunday, Rev. Father Pacificus performing the last sad rites. The Democrat, with Mr. and Mrs. Heitkemper's large circle of friends extend its sympathy.
The Columbus Journal, November 23, 1887
BIRTHS
BECHER--To Mrs. John Becher, Nov. 16th, a son.McKELVEY--At St. Edward, Nov. 13th, to Mrs. A. J. McKelvey, a son.
PETERSON--A little son was born to Mrs. Bonda Peterson Sunday last. [Palestine.]
MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
COVERT-NAYLOR--Invitations are out for the marriage this (Wednesday) evening, at the First Presbyterian church, this city, of A.M. Covert and Miss Nellie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Naylor. In advance of the event, the Journal congratulates the happy couple upon this important event of their lives, and wishes a future of prosperity and happiness.DIED
HELLBUSH--November 17th, of heart disease, John Hellbush of Sherman township, aged 23 years.SCHUCKER--At the home of her parents in Platte county, Nov. 14, of typhoid fever, Savilla Schucker, aged 21 years.
WALKER--On Sunday evening, Nov. 12, 1887, at 11:30, Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, aged 24 years.
The deceased had been suffering for a long time from blood poison and the best physicians in the county were unable to give him any relief. Although his death had been anticipated daily for several months, the grief of the fond parents, brothers and sisters, is none the less acute. Prior to his affliction, Ed. was a stout, robust young man, possessing a fine mind, and a good education. He was gentlemanly, courteous and obliging in manner, and universally beloved by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at St. Bernard today at 10 o'clock a.m. Peace to his ashes.--Lindsay Sentinel.VANDEMUELLER--George Vandemueller had word last week from Michigan, of the death of his younger brother.
BAILEY--Judge G.B. Bailey, a pioneer of Douglas county, and a former resident of this city, died at Waterloo, Neb., on the morning of the 19th inst.
The Columbus Democrat, November 25, 1887
MARRIED
PATSCH-LANGLY--Mrs. Odelia Langly and Mr. Lois Patsch were united, in the holy bonds of matrimony at the St. Francis' church at 10 o'clock a.m. Tuesday. Rev. Father Pacificus tied the nuptial knot. The bride is a daughter of Mr. J.P. Abts and the groom is an industrious workman employed in the dray business with Walgraf Bros. The Democrat wishes the couple a full measure of joy, health and prosperity.COVERT-NAYLOR--Miss Nellie Naylor and Mr. Albert M. Covert were united in marriage at the Presbyterian church in this city on Wednesday evening, Nov. 23, Rev. Griswold performing the ceremony. The bride is a handsome, popular young lady, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Naylor. The groom is a straightforward young business man and is the junior member of the firm of Murdock & Covert, grocers. The Democrat extends the usual congratulations.
ABTS-STUFFLE--The Democrat is called upon to chronicle the second marriage within the past week, and the third within about a month, which has occurred in the family of J.P. Abts. This time it is Chris who leads a fair lady to the hymenal altar. On Thanksgiving day at 8 o'clock a.m. at St. Francis' church in this city Miss Mary Stuffle and Mr. Christian Abts were united in marriage, Rev. Father Pacificus performing the pleasant duty of pronouncing the magic words. The bridal party and guests were handsomely entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Abts, parents of the groom.
The Columbus Journal, November 30, 1887
MARRIED
ABTS-STUPFEL--Nov. 24th, by Rev. Father Pacificus, Mr. C. Abts and Miss Mary Stupfel.COVERT-NAYLOR--Nov. 23d, by Rev. Griswold, Mr. Albert Covert and Miss Nellie Naylor.
PATSCH-LANGLY--Nov. 23d, by Rev. Father Pacificus, Mr. Lois Patsch and Mrs. Odelia Langly.
DIED
MAHER--Nov. 21st, Frank, son of John Maher, of Lost Creek township, aged 11 years.HURLEY--Robert Hurley, of Alameda Cal., an uncle of Mrs. Henry Woods of this city, met a sudden, fearful death on the 30th of last month. The boiler of his bath rooms was in charge of a new hand, who had let things get out of shape. He called on Mr. Hurley to come to the rescue, and just as he got to the place the boiler burst, killing Mr. Hurley instantly. Singularly, he had made all arrangements to go to another place the next day.
ZIMMERMAN--V. Zimmerman was in the city Sunday telegraphing in regard to his son, who met an accidental death at Lebanon, Ohio. Particulars not known.
The Columbus Democrat, December 2, 1887
BIRTHS
RYAN--The baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ryan last week, turns out to be a boy. Our reporter, being partial to the fair sex, made the blunder, making us state that it was a girl.DIED
ZIMMERMAN--Word was received in this city Saturday, that Wendlin, son of Vincent Zimmerman, of Island precinct, Polk county, south of this city, was killed at Lebanon, Ohio, where he was attending school.
The deceased was a bright young man aged 27. He left his father's home about eighteen months ago to finish his education in Ohio. From what we can gather he was assigned by the professor in the school to the task of getting up an essay on machinery. He visited a large steam mill on Friday last, to look over the machinery, preparatory to writing the essay. He was caught in some way in the machinery and instantly killed.
His parents and friends were here Wednesday expecting the remains to arrive on the train from the east. Owing to some misunderstanding they did not come, but probably before this paper is before the reader the remains will arrive and be interred in the Catholic cemetery in this city.
The deceased formerly taught school in Polk county.
His aged parents, four sisters and three brothers and a large circle of friends mourn his untimely demise.KUHLMAN--Mr. Kuhlman, formerly manager of Fuller, Smith & Fuller's grain and lumber business, died of typhoid fever at his home in Wisconsin last week.
HELLBUSCH--Wm. Hellbusch was summoned to the death bed of his brother John, on his farm south of town.
JONES--M.G. Jones, died at St. Mary's hospital Tuesday, Nov. 29, of dropsy. The deceased was 50 years of age, and the father of Mrs. W.B. Bunce of this city. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church, on Wednesday, Rev. O.V. Rice pastor and Rev. H.L. Powers pastor of the M.E. church officiating.
The Columbus Journal, December 7, 1887
BIRTHS
McCUNE--To Mrs. Charles W. McCune, Dec. 1st, twin daughters.COONCEY--Clark Cooncey of Fullerton, formerly of this county, has been blessed with another heir--arriving Saturday week.
The Columbus Democrat, December 9, 1887
BIRTHS
RYMAN--...On Monday night a daughter was born to a woman living in one of the little houses belonging to C.H.W. Dietrich, just this side of the court house. She is living alone and is suffering for the necessaries of life, and the care her delicate condition calls for. On the night of her confinement she went after a physician hereself, calling in Dr. Hoehen. Her name is Mrs. Alice Ryman, and she has only been here a few months, coming here from Lincoln. She says her husband is with a bridge gang on the B.& M., but the heartless wretch, knowing her condition, has failed thus far to come to her or to contribute anything to her support. She is at present living upon the charity of her neighbors. Parties desiring to do good and relieve suffering, would do well to look into this case and lend the poor woman a helping hand.DIED
KIMMEL--From the Osceola Record we clip the following: "Last Tuesday friends of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Kimmel of Colorado received a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Kimmel. Mr. Kimmel and two children arrived with the corpse and were met by friends at Silver Creek last Wednesday. The funeral will take place at the Presbyterian church to-day." Mr. Kimmel has quite an extnsive personal acquaintance here among the older residents. He was at one time clerk of Polk county. His many friends here sympathize with him in his bereavement.
The Columbus Journal, December 14, 1887
MARRIED
MOORE-HILL--George Moore and Miss Lydia Hill, daughter of Tilton HIll, were married Nov. 23d, at Richland, Rev. W.T. Price officiating.DIED
HOPKINS--At Platte Center, Dec. 2d, Ira, son of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Hopkins, aged three and a half years.BARNHART--December 11th, Rae, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Barnhart, aged 8 months, 8 days.
The afflicted family have the heartfelt sympathy of their large circle of friends in the loss of their household treasure, who, though so young, was so strong in their affection.MILLER--Drusa, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Miller at Bliss, Wheeler county, aged six years, died Sunday of croup. Mrs. Henry Hockenberger of this city started Monday morning to be with her mother, Mrs. Miller.
The Columbus Democrat, December 16, 1887
DIED
MILLER--Mrs. Henry Hockenberger left for Bliss, Wheeler county, Monday morning, in response to a telegram announcing the death, on Sunday, by croup, of her infant half sister, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Miller.
The Columbus Journal, December 21, 1887
MARRIED
McGILL-CLARK--Married, Monday Dec. 12th, John McGill of Bismark, and Miss Addie Clark of Columbus township. The happy pair are at present residing with the bridegroom's parents. [Bismarck Township.]DIED
ENGEL--Saturday, Dec. 17th, 4 p.m., Mrs. Balbina Engel, in the 68th year of her age.ENGEL--Monday, Dec. 19th, between three and four o'clock a.m., of consumption, Mr. Mathias Engel, in the 64th year of his age.
Wife and husband--they had lived many years together and were not long separated in death.
They leave three children living, John, in Merrick county, Fred at Omaha, and Emma, at Colorado Ctty [sic], Col.MARTIN--Saturday morning, word was received here that Walter Martin, a young man twenty years of age and a brakeman on the Albion train which runs out from here at 7 a.m., had been very seriously injured and would be brought down immediately. The Union Pacific local surgeons, Drs. Martyn & Schug were on hands promptly, and everything got in readiness to receive and care for the injured man. Soon the engine with the baggage car arrived at the depot, and the injured man taken into the baggage room.
His injuries proved fatal and death brought relief in the course of fifteen minutes.
The body was taken to undertaker, Henry Gass's place, where we saw it. The toes of the right foot and the fingers of the left hand were mashed, and a gash cut in the left side of the abdomen. There seemed no injury about the head, and the casual observer would be inclined to believe that life had been lost through flow of blood.
We learn that young Hoffman who met with a somewhat similar fatality about six months ago at Fullerton, was a cousin of young Martin.SCHMITZ--Just as we close our forms we learn that P.W. Schmitz, formerly of this city, and brother of P.J., died at Omaha Monday afternoon at 2:30. What the particulars of his death are, we are not advised at the hour of writing. It appears from the Omaha papers that deceased on Saturday had an altercation with W.T. Walker, (likewise formerly of this place,) and that as an immediate result of the encounter, Walker was arrested and fined and Schmitz taken to St. Joseph's hospital. Whether the death resulted from the affair of Saturday is not, at this hour, known here. Mr. Joseph Schmitz and Mrs. P.W. Schmitz went to Omaha Tuesday morning.
The Columbus Democrat, December 23, 1887
MARRIED
SCHRIEBER-MILLER--Miss Catherine Miller and Mr. John Louis Schrieber were united in marriage, on Thursday, Dec. 22, at St. John's church, Shell Creek, Rev. Mesner, tying the knot. A large number of guests were entertained at dinner at the residence of Mrs. Frederick Schrieber, and a pleasant time obtained. Many costly and beautiful presents were presented to the young couple.DIED
MARTIN--On Saturday morning last, Walter Martin a brakeman on the train running between this city and Albion, sustained injuries at Coconee, the first station north of here, which resulted in his death soon after.
The young man was in the act of making a coupling, and in some unaccountable manner fell between the cars, the wheels of which mashed the toes on his right foot, mangled his left arm and broke his right leg in two places, driving a piece of the bone up into his abdomen. None of the train men witnessed the accidnet. When engineer Chas. Connors, noticed that he did not come out from between the cars, after they went together, an investigation resulted in the finding of young Martin under the cars, injured as above stated.
He was immediately carried to the baggage car and the train returned to this city. The poor boy was then carried into the baggage room, where Drs. Martyn & Schug were in waiting. The practical eyes of the physicians told them at once that the poor fellow was past earthy aid and in about fifteen minutes after arriving here the slender thread between earth and eternity was broken, and he breathed his last.
It was a sad scene. The young man was conscious up to within a few minutes of his death, and begged the physicians to save him.
His remains were removed to the undertaking establishment of Henry Gass, where they were placed in a neat casket, and on the early train Sunday morning, all that was earthly of the poor fellow, was started east to the home of his parents in Ashbury, New Jersey. Chas. Hoffman, a cousin of the deceased accompanied the remains on their last earthly journey.
Martin had only been on the road a few months. He was only about twenty years of age, and was engaged to be married to a very estimable young lady of Albion, to whom his untimely death was a terrible blow.
It is not out of place for us to mention in this connection that the railway company failed to furnish transportation to his eastern home for the young man's remains, the employes on the road making up a purse for that purpose.MORIS--A leg of a child, dismembered from the body, was discovered in the Platte river, up near the western line of the county, one day last week. We have been unable to get any definite information regarding the matter, but it is rumored that by a shoe on the foot, it was identified as the limb of the little two-year-old girl of John Moris of Loup township. This child disappeared in October and nothing has been heard of her since. There are some ugly stories floating around about this case, charging foul play. It is charged that Moris runs a harem in which he keeps two women. One is his wife, and the other, we suppose, of course, is an adopted daughter. Anyhow, it is said that their domestic relations will not bear close scrutiny, and it is the belief of many, that one of the women murdered the child. Which one of the women the child belonged to we did not learn. This case should be investigated, and undoubtedly it will be.
SCHMITZ--P.W. Schmitz, a brother of P.J., of this city, died in St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha Monday. His remains were brought to this city for interment, the services being held from St. Francis' church on Wednesday at 10 o'clock a.m., Rev. Father Pacificus officiating. The deceased was about 45 years of age; and besides his brother, leaves a wife and aged mother to mourn his death.
ENGLE--Mathias Engle and wife an aged couple who have resided in this city for some years, are dead. The old lady died on Saturday and the old man followed her to the great beyond, on Monday. Her complaint, it is alleged, was dropsy while the old man was carried away by quick consumption. They leave three grown up children, a daughter and two sons, to whom their property and money estimated at $50,000 goes. They were buried Tuesday at 11 o'clock.
MANN--"Doc" Mann, a former resident of this county, lost his life near Sidney on Thursday of last week. He was at work in a well which caved in on him. We gleaned the above facts from his brother-in-law, Jay Merrill. The deceased leaves a wife and four small children.
The Columbus Journal, December 28, 1887
MARRIED
SCHREIBER-MILLER--Married, Thursday, Dec. 22d, Louis Schreiber of Bismark and Miss Catherine Miller of Columbus. The happy pair were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at St. John's church, Shell Creek, Rev. Mesner officiating. After the ceremony they repaired to Mrs. Frederick Schreiber's house where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served to the delighted guests. [Bismarck Township.]JOHANNES-KUMPH--On Thursday last a large number of relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Henry Johannes to witness the marriage of his daughter Annie to Mr. Charles Kumph, Rev. Fisher officiating. After the ceremony the guests paid ample justice to the over-laden dinner table, and eating, drinking and general merry-making were kept up till the next day. Both the groom and bride have lived here since their earliest childhood, and we heartily join with all who know them in wishing them all good things on their future journey of life. [Received too late for last issue.] [Neboville.]
DIED
ROSSITER--At Platte Center, December 24th, 12 M., Mrs. Ann M. Rossiter, aged 67 years.
The Columbus Democrat, December 30, 1887
MARRIED
PATTERSON-THOMPSON--Judge Speice pronounced the words Tuesday evening, which made Mr. Wm. S. Patterson of Butler county and Miss Amanda Belle Thompson of Polk county, man and wife.DIED
ROSSITER--The sombre arm of death were entwined about Mrs. Ann M. Rossiter in Platte Center, on Friday last. She passed peacefully away at the residence of her son, R.L. Rossiter, surrounded by her children and friends. Mrs. Rossiter has been an invalid for sometime. She was born in the year, 1820, in County Wicklow, Ireland. She came to America in 1851 settling in Cleveland, Ohio, and from there moved to Nebraska in 1872. She leaves six grown sons all of whom are known to our readers, to mourn the loss of an affectionate mother.
The funeral obsequies occurred at St. John's church in Shell Creek township, on Sunday, (Christmas) when her remains were followed to their last earthly resting place by a large concourse of people.RAFTER--The infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Martin B. Rafter, of Oconee, died on Tuesday. The remains of the little one were laid to rest in the cemetery in this city, Wednesday.