The Columbus Journal, May 2, 1888
MARRIED
HOLUB-BARTUNEK--April 26th, by John Rickly, J.P., Emil Holub and Miss Julia Bartunek.HAGEMAN-COSTELLO--Concerning the marriage of Mr. Chas. Hageman and Miss Nellie Costello which took place in this city at the residence of Rev. Powers, on last Wednesday, the News has further this to say: "In the evening they repaired to the residence of the bride's parents, Miles Costello, who resides one and a half miles east of Platte Center, where a host of invited friends were waiting to welcome them. A bountiful supper was partaken of, after which all enjoyed themselves by dancing until the small hours of morning. The groom is an industrious young man of good character. The bride is a very estimable young lady, and the daughter of Miles Costello, one of Platte county's substantial farmers." [Platte Center.]
BORER-LOUISBURG--Peter Borer and Miss Sarah Louisburg were married on the 24th. [Lindsay.]
LYNCH-PAXTON--Mrs. T.B. VanAlstine of Columbus was in the city attending the wedding of Mr. Lynch and Miss Mollie Paxton.--[Falls City Journal. Miss Nettie was bridesmaid]
The Columbus Democrat, May 4, 1888
BIRTHS
McCRAY--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCray on Tuesday.MARRIED
DEAN-LUCID--Miss Mary Lucid and Thomas Dean were united in marriage, Tuesday, May 1. [Platte Center.]DIED
MORAN--A friend writes us from Humphrey that it is a mistake about Peter Moran being killed by the stallion known as the "man-eater." He says Mr. Moran has been in Humphrey since the publication of the article, and that he and the horse are both alive.
We, like many others, were misinformed in regard to the matter and all we have to say is that we are glad Mr. Moran is alive and well and sorry that the vicious brute of a horse was not killed.GLEESON--Mrs. Stephen Gleeson, residing about one mile east of Platte Center, died on Sunday night of pneumonia. Her remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery in this place, on Tuesday. The deceased leaves a husband and seven small children, whose hearts are wrung by her untimely demise. [Platte Center.]
FIELDS--Mrs. Geo. Fields, whose illness we mentioned last week, died Saturday evening. She had long been a sufferer from consumption. She leaves a husband and four young children. The remains were taken to Madison Monday, for burial. [Platte Center.]
TAYLOR--The funeral of Wm. Taylor's infant daughter, who died last Friday morning, occurred from the M.E church on Monday at 2 p.m. Mrs. John Devore, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. L.C. Taylor, all of Creston, were in attendance.
The Columbus Journal, May 9, 1888
BIRTHS
WOLF--May 6th, to Mrs. John Wolf, a daughter.PETERSON--Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Peterson have a young son. [Palestine.]
MARRIED
RUNNER-McNULTY--Wednesday, April 18, 1888, at Neligh, Neb., Rev. Hodgetts officiating, Dr. F. F. Runner of Columbus and Mrs. Marian McNulty of Humphrey.
The Journal congratulates the happy couple and wishes them the best of earth's goods.ERNST-SMITH--The Schuyler Quill, speaking of the marriage of Gustave Ernst of this city and Miss Lizzie Smith, which took place on the 26th ult., at the residence of the bride's parents in Richland precinct, Colfax county, says, further: "One of the finest suppers spread before human beings was then partaken of by the company, consisting of neighbors and friends. The evening was spent in dancing and a happy time was made of it all through. To this young couple we wish all the blessings and happiness of married life."
DIED
GARDINER--Saturday, May 5th, 2 a.m., of consumption, Jennie, wife of Scott Gardiner of this city, aged 25 yrs., 10 months, 23 dys.
The funeral took place Sunday from the Baptist church; the Pastor, A. W. Snider, officiating, a large congregation being present notwithstanding the rain. The text was "We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed." The bereaved husband and relatives have the sympathy and prayers of the church of which she was a member, and of their many other friends.FISH--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fish died last Thursday. Mrs. Fish has been dangerously ill. [Palestine.]
SHERIDAN--Mr. Michael Sheridan's little child died 10 days old and was buried in the Catholic cemetery near Mr. John Dugan's. [Shell Creek.]
The Columbus Democrat, May 11, 1888
BIRTHS
BARNES--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Barnes, of Bismark township Wednesday.DIED
GROTELUSCHEN--The Groteluschen family who met with such a horrible fate at Arlington last week, had many relatives in this county. Fred Groteluschen, the head of the unfortunate family, was a nephew of John Groteluschen of Bismark township and a cousin of Henry Rickert. Fred went to school with C.A. Newman of this place, some fifteen years ago. Several of the relatives of the family from this county attended the funeral of the seven victims.
The Columbus Journal, May 16, 1888
BIRTHS
McGILL--A bright little girl has put in her appearance and her mission, to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McGill, jr. [District 44 and Vicinity.]MARRIED
WESCOTT-DENAPLE--At high noon Monday, May 14th, 1888, at the residence of J. E. Nichols, near this city, by Rev. O. V. Rice, George E. Wescott and Miss Nellie A. Denaple.
The Journal tenders its congratulations to the happy couple.
The Columbus Democrat, May 18, 1888
MARRIED
WESCOTT--DENAPLE--On Monday, May 14, at the residence of the bride's uncle, J.E. Nichols, three miles east of this city, Miss Nellie Denaple and George E. Wescott were united in marriage. Rev. O.V. Rice, pastor of the Congregational church of this city performed the pleasant ceremony of tying the nuptial knot.
The bride is from Marseilles, Ill., and the groom is an industrious young farmer who has resided here for a number of years.
The couple took the afternoon train Monday for Omaha, where they will visit for a few days.LAWRENCE-PHILLIPS--Wm. G. Lawrence, of Colfax county, and Annetti Phillips, of Boone county, were married last Saturday, May 12, in this city, by County Judge Hudson. The bridegroom's name was Lawrence, and the bride's name Phillips. One of the witnesses' name was Lawrence Phillips, and G.W. Phillips watched the ceremony.
WUELSCHLEGER-GRUETTER--On Saturday, May 12, Rev. F. Fleischer married in this city, John Wuelschleger and Miss Hannah Gruetter. The newly wedded pair reside in Colfax county.
DIED
O'BRIEN--John O'Brien, an aged gentleman, died on Friday morning last. He was afflicted with rheumatism. He leaves a wife and one grown son. His funeral occurred on Sunday. [Platte Center.]
The Columbus Journal, May 23, 1888
MARRIED
DAVIS-HARROWS--May 20th, by Rev. O. V. Rice, at his residence, Squire E. Davis and Miss Lucinda Harrows.RUSCHE-BAUER--At 10 o'clock a.m., Monday, May 21st, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. H. Miessler, Henry Rusche and Miss Emma Bauer, all of this city.
The happy couple took the noon train for St. Louis and other eastern cities. They have the hearty good wishes of their hosts of friends for health, happiness and long life.
The Columbus Democrat, May 25, 1888
BIRTHS
ROBISON--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.I. Robison last week. One more "Jimmy" for the Independent. [Humphrey.]MARRIED
RUSCHE-BAUER--A very quiet and happy wedding occurred at the residence of T.C. Bauer, near this city, on Monday at 10:30 a.m.
The contracting parties to this happy alliance, were Miss Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Bauer and Mr. F.H. Rusche. Rev. Meissler, pastor of the German Lutheran church, was the officiating clergyman.
The bride is an accomplished and highly respected lady, and the groom is one of the best business men of the city.
The happy couple left on the noon train Monday for St. Louis, where they will remain a short time, after which they will return and take up their abode in this city.DIED
HARTMAN--From a gentleman from Silver Creek, who was in the city Tuesday, we glean the following concerning the suicide of John Hartman, an old and respected farmer of Polk county, who was known by nearly every man in this city who was engaged in business here back in the seventies.
Mr. Hartman had been in poor health for sometime past, and had grown despondent and frequently threatened to take his own life. On Monday night, May 14, about 1 o'clock his wife was awakened by a peculiar noise he was making, to discover that he was attempting to cut his throat with a case knife. She succeeded in wresting the knife from his grasp, but in the struggle he succeeded in again getting hold of it, and this time he opene his mouth and plunged it down his throat, fatally injuring himself. He lingered until Saturday the 19th, when he died, and his funeral occurred on Sunday.
Mr. Hartman was a wealthy farmer and an upright and honest citizen, and his rash act is greatly to be deplored.DUMKEE--On Wednesday morning and for several days previous, the residents of this city were all agog over the approaching trial of Albert Dumkee, for the brutal murder of his wife, the trial being set for Wednesday in the District court. About 8 o'clock, and about the time court was opening for the morning session, prepartory to empanelling a jury and proceeding with the trial, word was received from the jail, that the prisoner had suicided by hanging himself in the cell.
A Democrat reporter hastened to the jail for a verification of the report, thinking that perhaps some one had started it mischievously. But when he arrived there all doubts werre dispelled from his mind, as Dumkee was found suspended to the grating on the north side of his cell, stone dead. He had taken his suspenders, a piece of bed quilt and his handkerchief and twisted them together making the rope with which to put an end to his miserable and worthless career. He was in his shirt sleeves and looked quite natural and life like, and had evidently only been dead a few hours. He was hanging so low that his toes touches the floor.
The last time Dumkee was seen alive was on Tuesday night when the sheriff gave him his supper. He ate heartily and seemed to be in excellent spirits. The next seen of him after that was on Wednesday morning about 8 o'clock when Deputy Sheriff Newman took him his breakfast and found him hanging as above described.
The prisoner never seemed to relent or feel the least remorse for the brutal crime he had committed, and as there is not the shadow of a doubt of his guilt, the following translation of a note he left written in German, shows that he went into eternity and appeared before the tribunal of God with a lie on his lips and malice in his heart:I request the county that they bury me alongside of my wife. I couldn't stand it any longer in this hole. I have been freezing day and night for three weeks. I was laying on iron plates and my bones are stiff. I don't want to make the county any more costs now, farewell. The county says they are going to lynch me. I am born 1836 on 25th day of September in Prussia. I leave behind me one son, one daughter-in-law, they killed us both.
ALBERT DUMKEE.
I don't want my son and my daughter-in-law to testify false against me as they did on the last examination, now all farewell. This winter death was put before my eyes and was in prison for my children and wife.As will be seen by the note he was born in 1836 and was consequently about fifty-two years of age.
Sheriff Bloedorn telegraphs Coroner Caldwell who arrived in the city Wednesday night and on Thursday morning a jury was empanelled and an inquest held at the undertaking rooms of Henry Gass where the corpse had been removed from the jail. After getting the facts and summing them up the jury returned the following verdict:
THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, )ss
COUNTY OF PLATTE )
At an inquisition holden at Columbus, in Platte county, State of Nebraska, on the 24th day of May, 1888, before me J.C. Caldwell, coroner of said county, upon the body of Albert Dumkee, lying dead, by the jurors whose names are hereunto subscribed. The said jurors upon their oath do find and say that the said Albert Dumkee came to his death by his own act and hands on the 23d day of May, 1888, by intentionally and wilfully hanging and suspending himself by his neck with an old pair of suspenders, and handkerchief, and a strip of blanket twisted together and fastened to the bars of the cell in the county jail of said county wherein he was confined at the time of his death.
In testimony whereof, the said jurors have hereunto set their hands the day and year aforesaid.
Attest: J.C. CADWELL, Coroner.
C.H.W. DIETRICHS, JOHN EUSDEN, JOHN ELLIOTT, JOHN HEMPLEMAN, F.W. RIEMER, ROBERT WAGNER
Dumkee was a vicious and dangerous man. Since his death a stick which he had procured in the water closet, was found secreted in his cell, and he evidently had contemplated using it upon the jailor if an opportunity had presented itself.
The crime for which Dumkee stood indicted was for the wilful and brutal murder of his wife Caroline Dumkee, on the night of April 9. Without the slightest provocation, he beat her brains out with a club and attempted to kill his daughter-in-law, Anna Dumkee. The murder occurred at the home of his son, Chas. A. Dumkee, who resides on a farm three miles northwest of this city.
Dumkee was evidently of an economical turn of mind, and but for his solicitude for the financial interest of the county, in saving it the expense of his trial, the sheriff would more than likely have been called upon to perform the act which he performed for himself with so much neatness and dispatch in the loneliness and gloom of his cell. Probably he was too modest and could not bear the thought of shuffling off with the eclat attendant upon a legal necktie sociable.
The corpse was interred in the Pottersfield at the expense of the county, yesterday, the son not caring to gratify the wish of his unnatural parent by having him laid by the side of his murdered wife.MILLER--Steve. Miller, one of Leigh's oldest settlers, was killed at Dunlap, Iowa, Wednesday morning at 3:20 o'clock. Both legs were crushed below the knees by being run over by the cars. He was taking several carloads of cattle to Chicago at the time. The remains were interred in the Leigh cemetery Friday afternoon. As yet we have been unable to get full particulars, but will give them next week.--Leigh Advocate, May 18.
Mr. Miller was formerly a resident of this city.POTTER--W.H. Potter, state inspector of the Nebraska telephone lines, was in the city yesterday on his way home to Seward, where he was called by the sudden death of his wife. Mr. Potter was engaged at work on the line between Ames and North Bend when the sad intelligence reached him. He knew nothing of the cause of his wife's sudden demise.
ALBAUGH--A three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Albaugh died on Sunday. The funeral occurred from the residence Monday.
The Columbus Journal, May 30, 1888
BIRTHS
HEUER--Tuesday morning, May 29th, to Mrs. Otto Heuer, a son; weight nine pounds.MARRIED
STUEBE-BAUMGART--Thurday, May 24th, at the German Lutheran church, by Rev. H. Miessler, Udwig Stuebe and Wilhelmina Baumgart.DAVIS-BERBIER--Sunday, May 27th, at the residence of A. E. McNees, by Rev. O. V. Rice, Mr. George S. Davis of Schuyler and Miss Stella Berbier, of this city.
DIED
GERRARD--At Fairmont, Neb., May 28th, Addie L., wife of F. H. Gerrard, of Oconee, this county.
The funeral will take place this (Wednesday) morning from the Presbyterian church in this city, at 10 o'clock, the remains to be interred in the Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Democrat, June 1, 1888
BIRTHS
HEUER--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Heuer on Tuesday morning.MARRIED
DAVIS-BERBIER--Last Sunday, May 27, a quiet wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. McNees in this city, Geo. S. Davis, ye editors brother and Stella Berbier, sister of Mrs. McNees, were the contracting parties and Rev. O.V. Rice performed the ceremony.
The young couple have many friends, good health and with happiness before them, should enjoy this world's life as much as is vouchsafed any one to enjoy it. It is expected that the couple will make their home in Schuyler, for the present, at least. The Democrat wishes them all the joys of conubial bliss.DIED
GERRARD--Addie L., wife of F.H. Gerrard of Oconee, died at the home of her mother in Fairmont on Tuesday morning, May 29th, at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Gerrard had been an invalid for sometime. She was about 37 years of age and leaves a husband and four small children to mourn her untimely death.
The remains were brought here Tuesday evneing on the B.& M. train and the funeral occurred on Wednesday morning, services being held in the Presbyterian church.HOPPEN--Yesterday, Paul Hoppen received a telegram from Fremont announcing that the body of a drowned child had been found in the river near that point, which was supposed to be his son Willie, who was drowned in the Loup river south of this city on Sunday, March 18.
Mr. Hoppen took the noon train for Fremont and identified the body by the clothing, as the body was too badly decomposed to be recognized by any other mark.
The body was brought to this city last night and will be interred this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The deceased child was about eight years old at the time of his death.
The school children will turn out en masse and attend the funeral of their former comrade, and they have prepared a handsome wreath and other floral tributes which will be used at the solemn ceremony.SCUDDER--Clarence Scudder, a cousin of the Scudder family of Creston township, a student of Rutgers college, met with a terrible accident while practicing in the college gymnasium. In making a high jump he kicked off the bar, which fell end upwards. As Mr. Scudder came down he struck the end of the bar, which entered his back twenty inches. The bar was an inch and a half in diameter, and required the strength of two men to withdraw it. He was attended during the night by five physicians and his relatives, but died the following morning, after suffering indescribable agony.--Humphrey Independent.
GARLOW--The wife of M.T. Garlow, brother of C.J., of this city, died at her home in Ravenna last week. Mr. Garlow took her remains back to West Virginia for interment. He has written his brother that he expects to return west sometime this week, and that if he can dispose of his property at Ravenna, he will probably locate here.
PRICE--An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Price of Richland, died last Saturday.
The Columbus Journal, June 6, 1888
DIED
HOPPEN--The body of little Willie Hoppen, who was accidentally drowned in the Loup, March 18th, was recovered last Thursday near Fremont. Mr. Hoppen could not recognize the remains except by the clothing. The funeral took place Friday, a large concourse of friends and many school children following the remains to their final resting place, Rev. H. Miessler officiating.
The Columbus Democrat, June 8, 1888
DIED
GRASSFIELD--G.B. Grassfield, a young man who worked in the Argus office shortly after the paper was started, died recently at the home of his brother in Elm Creek, Neb. Grassfield was well like by all who knew him. It is supposed that his death was caused by the worry of collecting what Saunders owed him for work.ROLLIN--Little Eddie, the eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Rollin, died yesterday morning at the home of his parents in this city.
Last Monday he complained of his ankle hurting him and his mother supposed that he had sprained it, and bathed it with liniment. The next day it became much worse, and continued to grow worse until it caused his death.
There was nothing but a trifling wound on his ankle, the abrasion of the skin not being much larger than a pin head.
Drs. Martyn and Schug pronounced the trouble blood poisoning, but what caused it is a mystery.
A report was circulated that his death resulted from the bite of a rattle snake, but it is incorrect.
The funeral services were held in the Congregational church at 10:30 this morning, Rev. O.V. Rice preaching the sermon.SASS--Wm. Sass, an account of whose misfortune in the loss of a leg appeared in the issue of The Democrat, May 25, died at St. Mary's Hospital Sunday.
Sass, it will be remembered, was a tramp cigar maker. While under the influence of liquor on the night of May 19, he was struck by an engine and his leg was so badly fractured that it had to be amputated.
"Box Car Billy," as he was commonly known, is now running on a new line, and his earthly remains were laid under the sod on Monday.
The Columbus Journal, June 13, 1888
MARRIED
VANALLEN-NOONAN--June 1st, at his office in Monroe township, by S. Alexander, Esq., Ernest T. Vanallen and Miss Annie Noonan.DIED
ROLLIN--June 7th, 1888, of blood poisoning, Edward C., son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Rollin, aged 8 years, 4 months and 13 days.
On Monday of last week he complained of a sprained ankle, on which there was a slight puncture, but nothing serious was thought to be the matter, until later, when the physicians called pronounced the case blood poisoning.
The parents have the sympathy of all their acquaintances in the loss of their son.
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Last Friday afternoon the children of the Third ward school attended the funeral of little Eddie Rollins in a body and placed a handsome pillow made of flowers in which was worked the name, Eddie on his coffin. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church. Rev. Rice made a few touching and timely remarks, after which the body was interred in the Columbus cemetery.CHRISTMAS--His Honor Judge Hudson received word Monday to forward to Missoula, Montana, the will of Major Christmas, formerly of this county. It had been deposited with the county judge here, some years ago. Mr. Christmas died May 16th, leaving a widow.
DAVIS--Hugh Hughes received a telegram Sunday announcing to him that his sister, Mrs. Ann Davis, residing at Postville, this county, had departed this life. She was about thirty-eight years old and leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their irreparable loss. The funeral took place Monday.
REYNOLDS--A dispatch to the Omaha World of Saturday speaks of the fatal illness of Mrs. J.N. Reynolds, formerly of this city, now of Atchison, Kans. Dying of consumption, her husband was sent for. He got leave to be with her two days, but at the end of the time had to return to the penitentiary, where he is under sentence for two years.
The Columbus Democrat, June 15, 1888
BIRTHS
BUNCE--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Bunce on Monday. Little shavers do not interfere with Bill's shaving business in the barber shop.DIED
TAYLOR--On Tuesday, June 12, at 2:30 p.m., at the home of her brother, William, in this city, the slender thread of life was broken and the soul of Angie Taylor flitted away to the great beyond.
Miss Taylor had long been a sufferer from consumption. She was an amiable young lady and had many friends. The blighting frost of death reached her in the morning of life, as she was only about 28 years of age. She was born in Iroquois county, Illinois.
All that was earthly of Miss Taylor was laid to rest in the Creston cemetery on Thursday.GILLESPIE--From C.E. Fields, editor of the Lindsay Sentinel, who is in the city attending the meeting of the board of supervisors, of which body he is a member, we learned the following particulars of the death from lightning of a one-year-old daughter of James Gillespie:
During the storm of Monday night lightning struck the chimney of the Gillespie residence situated three miles east of Lindsay, and in passing down through the building killed the little girl, who was sleeping in bed between her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie were uninjured. This is one of the most remarkable occurrences that has come under our observation for sometime. How the little one could be killed and the parents not injured in the least is indeed wonderful and their escape is miraculous.DAVIS--Mrs. Ann Davis, sister of Hugh Hughes of this city died at Postville last Sunday. Her funeral occurred Monday.
The Columbus Journal, June 20, 1888
BIRTHS
SNODGRASS--June 14th, to Mrs. James Snodgrass, a daughter.RYOHLEDE--A little son was born to Rev. and Mrs. Ryohlhede on Saturday.
DIED
TAYLOR--June 12, of consumption, Angie Taylor, aged 28 years.
The gentle sufferer very patiently bore her affliction for long, weary days, until Death finally brought relief.
The remains at her request, were conveyed to the Creston cemetery for burial.FAUBLE--Sunday, June 17th, Lulu Ollie, only child of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Fauble, aged 11 months.
The remains of the parents' idol were laid to rest Monday in the Columbus cemetery. The parents in their sore affliction have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances.GILLESPIE--A good deal worse fared the family of Mr. Gillespie on upper Shell Creek. The lightning struck the house not only, but Mrs. G. was struck in the breast from which it passed down to her knee and thence to her little child sleeping at the foot of the bed and it was killed instantly. Mrs. G. is improving. [Shell Creek.]
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The Argus gives these particulars of the death of the Gillespie child: "A very sad and singular death was caused by lightning last Monday night. When the storm came up Mr. and Mrs. James Gillespie, who reside about eight miles northwest of Platte Center, had retired, and between them was sleeping their little two years old daughter. The lightning came down the chimney, then down the stove pipe, driving the stove through the floor, into the ground and bored a hole into the ground 20 feet. It then came back up through the floor and bed and struck, splitting the little child's head. Mrs. Gillespie was scorched and knocked senseless for a while and so was Mr. Gillespie, but he recovered in time to extinguish the fire which the lightning had kindled and which more than likely would have consumed the entire house and the balance of the children as well as those who were injured by lightning."DAVIS--The death and funeral of Mrs. Evan Davis, formerly Mrs. John Williams, sister of the well-known lumber dealer, Hugh Hughes, in Columbus, elicted and showed a great deal of general sympathy. Mrs. D. came with her first husband, Mr. John Williams, in 1869, and located on Shell Creek and many a one of the older settlers found shelter under her humble roof. She had been afflicted for a number of years with partial blindness, paralysis and many other troubles. Her funeral was very largely attended--over fifty wagons and carriages following to the grave and to the church. The services were partly in the Welsh language and were conducted by the honored pastor of the Welsh church Rev. Mr. Williams, assisted in English by Revs. Drs. Armstrong and Henrich. Mr. Davis is again left a widower, he and seven children mourning the loss of a loving wife and mother. [Shell Creek.]
EARLY--As the Journal goes to press Tuesday evening the sad intelligence reaches us that ex-County Treasurer J.W. Early died at his residence in this city at 10 minutes of four o'clock. ...
The Columbus Democrat, June 22, 1888
MARRIED
MUSTARD-??--We learn that Oscar Mustard of Polk county, the young man over whom a girl went nearly crazy and attempted suicide some weeks ago, has concluded that he likes the girl better than he does the horse his father gave him to break off the engagement, and has married her. This is nice. Now we hope to see a wonderful production of little Mustard plants.BENNETT-BRESNEHAN--Benjamin Bennett and May Bresnehan were married at St. Joseph's church, Platte Center, Tuesday.
DIED
YOUNG/PHELPS--On Tuesday night Eva Phelps ended a life of shame, by taking a dose of morphine. From the evidence adduced at the inquest held Wednesday afternoon, it appears that she became despondent and was drinking.
About 12 o'clock she took morphine and told some of her associates what she had done. Dr. Evans was called some two hours after she had taken the fatal dose, but it was too late to render her any assistance and about 4:30 Wednesday morning she died.
The woman was about twenty-three years of age, and her right name was Eva Young. She was born in Ashland, Wisconsin where her relatives reside.
The coroners jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts.
The remains were buried Wednesday evening.FAUBLE--Last Saturday Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Fauble went to Omaha for the purpose of procuring medical treatment for their little eleven-months-old girl, whose eyesight was badly affected. They consulted with a physician who fixed up some medicine to be applied to the child's eyes. The medicine was applied according to directions that evening, and when they retired to bed for the night at the hotel, the child was apparently all right, but when they woke up in the morning the spirit of the little one had flown.
The question now is, did the medicine cause the child's death? The matter will be investigated.
All that was earthly of the little one was brought here Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon it was interred, services conducted [by] Rev. O.V Rice being held at the residence.ROTHER--S.W. Rother received the sad intelligence of the death of his mother which occurred last week at Washington, Mo. She was about sixty-three years of age.
EARLY--It is with deep sorrow The Democrat announces the death of Hon. J.W. Early which occurred on Tuesday evening, June 19, 1888, at 3:45 p.m. His death was the direct result of injuries sustained some weeks ago by being thrown out of a buggy while out driving with a party of friends.
The news of his death was a terrible shock and surprise to the people of this community, as it was known that he had been getting along very nicely and it was supposed that he was in a fair way to recover. Up to within a few moments of his death he was cheerful and feeling quite well, and his family and friends little dreamed that he was then on the verge of eternity.
There was a no more popular, no more generous and whole-souled man on God's foot-stool than J.W. Early, and in his death the community looses one of its best citizens whose counsel was always sought and heeded in matters of public interest, his estimable wife, who is almost prostrated by grief, a loving husband and his five children an affectionate father. We do not attempt to do justice to his memory in this article but leave the matter for an obituary notice which will appear in our next issue.
Mr. Early was born in Columbiana, Ohio, on the 29th day of December, 1844, and was consequently at the time of his death, forty-three years, five months and ten days old. He had been a resident of this city many years and held the office of county treasurer for two terms. In politics he was a republican and he was an influential man in his party.
The funeral occurred on Thursday, at 2 p.m., Rev. H.L. Powers preaching the sermon at the M.E. church, and the ceremonies at the grave were conducted by the Masons. Floral tributes to the memory of the dead man were numerous and beautiful. On the casket there was a beautiful wreath of flowers, the gift of Mrs. M. Whitmoyer, a triangle from the Knights of Pythias; a star from the Grand Army and an anchor from Geo. N. Crawford and Steve Overton.
Never in the history of Columbus has there been as large a turn-out at a funeral. The procession was fully one mile long. People came from Denver, Lincoln, Norfolk, Schuyler and from all parts of this county, and twenty members of the commandery of Knight Templars of Fremont, were present to pay tribute to the honored dead. Sixty vehicles were counted in the procession. The Masonic orders of this city, a delegation from the Commandery at Fremont, the Knights of Pythias, Grand Army and the fire companies all turned out to the funeral.
Besides leaving valuable property, Mr. Early carried $15,500 life insurance, which together with $3,000 accident insurance will go to his widow. Thus by his provident fore-thought he has left his family in comfortable circumstances.
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Ed and Kate Early arrived home from California Wednesday. It was a terrible shock to them upon finding out of the death of their father, as they had expected from advices they had received to find him in a fair way of recovery.RYAN--S.J. Ryan received word Monday evening of the death of his brother, William, which occurred at O'Niel. Billy Ryan was formerly a resident of this city and had many friends and acquaintances here. He has long been a sufferer from rheumatism which disease finally caused his daeth. Steve left for O'Niel Tuesday morning to attend the funeral.
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Died, on Monday afternoon, June 18, 1888, at his home in this city, Mr. William Ryan, of inflammatory rheumatism, aged 36 years.
In the long and painful struggle with this treacherous disease William Ryan bore his sufferings with fortitude, and many times during the last two years he was unable to walk from his home to his place of business. In the latter part of the winter he went down to the Arkansas hot springs to seek relief, and while he apparently obtained it, the sudden change of climate on his return to Nebraska stimulated the dangerous activity of the complaint, and he had been lingering for a month prior to his death. Every form of medical aid was resorted to, but the summons came and a noble, honest spirit joined the creator.
Mr. Ryan was born in County Limerick, Ireland, Nov. 16, 1852, and emigrated to America in August, 1866. He first settled in LaSalle county, Ill., where he farmed for about four years, and then removed to Henry county, Iowa. In 1872 he removed to Columbus, Neb., where he held heavy property interests at the time of his death. He came to O'Neill in August, 1883, and engaged in the saloon business. He was married to Miss Anna B. O'Neill, on Feb. 13, 1884. The widow and a bright little boy survive him to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father.
Mr. Ryan was a frugal and industrious man, whose many years of severe exertion accumulated a moderate fortune, and at the same time undermined his constitution. Of him it truly can be said that he died with the consciousness of having never dishonestly appropriated even one cent to his own use. In business transactions he was close and exacting, but a more honest man never breathed the pure atmosphere of heaven. In the upbuilding of O'Neill he had always been an enterprising worker, and his loss will be felt in various ways. Although it was realized some time since that he could not long withstand the excruciating torments of his malady, yet countless friends mourned the loss of a generous and true-hearted man, and bowed in respectful reverence at the feet of his silent remains. To the widow and fatherless child a feeling of sympathy is manifested, but it is powerless to alleviate the super-human sorrow which has settled upon the family's home.
The funeral was managed solely by the Emmet Library Society, of which the deceased was a respected, active member. The members attended in a body, and creditably performed the last test of friendship and love for their departed comrade. Peace to his earthly remains.--O'Neill Tribune.HIGGINS--Kathleen Bride, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Higgins, died in Grand Island on Sunday, June 24. The remains was brought to this city on Tuesday and interred in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends in this city in their bereavement.
The Columbus Journal, June 27, 1888
BIRTHS
KENYON--Mr. and Mrs. F. Kenyon have a daughter. [Monroe Township.]MARRIED
GUSTAVESON-JOHNSON--Saturday, June 23d, by Judge H. J. Hudson, Mr. John Gustaveson and Miss Emma C. Johnson.CURTIS-LOHR--June 24th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. H. L. Powers, C. F. Curtis and Miss Jennie Lohr, all of this city.
LOHR-HINEMEYER--June 24th, at the residence of W. G. Lohr, by Rev. H. L. Powers, William Lohr of this city and Alice Hinemeyer of Polk county.
BENNETT-BRESNEHAM--Miss May Bresneham and Benj. Bennett were married June 19th, at St. Joseph's church. [Platte Center.]
DIED
CLEVELAND--June 24th, 8 a.m., of bronchitis, Sarah Almira Cleveland aged 68 years. Her disease was of twenty-five years standing.HIGGINS--At Grand Island, June 24th, Kathleen Bride, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Higgins, aged 8 months and 10 days. The remains arrive here at 2 o'clock today (Tuesday) for burial.
The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of all their friends in their sorrow.RYAN--June 18th, at O'Neill, Neb., of inflammatory rheumatism, Wm. Ryan, aged 36 years.
He was born in County Limerick, Ireland, Nov. 16, 1852; emigrated to America August 1866, residing at first in Illinois, then in Iowa and moving to Columbus, Neb., in 1872. He went, August 1883, to O'Neill, where he was married in 1884 to Miss Anna B. O'Neill. He leaves a widow and his little son to mourn his loss.
In this city the deceased had many warm friends who sincerely mourn his departure.YOUNG--Eva Young, alias Phelps, ended a dissolute life last Wednesday morning by a dose of morphine. Such is the briefest record that could be made of the death of one who might have been a good and true wife, mother and member of society, and whose life in this world might have been one of usefulness.
EARLY--John W. Early, whose death which occurred Tuesday, June 19th, was announced in last week's Journal, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, Dec. 29th, 1844. He resided in Pittsburg, Pa., and in that vicinity until he moved to Nebraska in 1867. He was married in East Palestine, Ohio, in 1865 to Mary A. Routson. He enlisted in company B, 19th regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, in September '61 and was in the battles of Shiloh, Perryville and Franklin, and many other skirmishes. He was mustered out at Columbus, O., in the fall of '63. He afterwards took charge of a wagon train plying between Camp Nelson and Cumberland Gap, and served in this capacity until the latter part of '64.
He located on Shell Creek in this county in '67 and engaged in farming. In '73 he was appointed deputy county treasurer and served six years, afterwards in '79 being elected treasurer, and re-elected in '81.
Since the close of his last term as treasurer, he has been attending to his personal affairs strictly, and during the past year has been in partnership with George N. Crawford, Esq., in the law and real estate business.
The funeral took place Thursday, 2 p.m., Rev. H.L. Powers preaching the sermon at the M.E. church, the Masons taking charge thereafter. The Masonic order, the Fire Department, the Knights of Pythias and the Grand Army of the Republic of this city, and members of the Knights Commandery of Fremont were present at the funeral with a host of personal friends of the deceased.
The deceased leaves his widow and their children, Mrs. J.A. Austin, Ed., Kate, Angie, and Johnnie, to mourn the irreparable loss of a fond husband and father.
Mr. Early was a very generous-hearted, sympathetic man, and his personal friends were, everybody who knew him. He had friends because he showed himself friendly. Even his political contests were tempered by this trait of character, and if any man ever came out of a severe struggle of the sort and yet with hearty good-will toward his opponent, that man was Mr. Early.
Peace to his memory.
The Columbus Democrat, June 29, 1888
BIRTHS
BAKER--O.L. Baker is probably the happiest man in town to-day. The cause of his jubilance is a present he received this morning in the shape of a 10 pound girl baby. Long life to the little one and its genial papa.MARRIED
PAXTON-VAN ALSTINE--At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Van Alstine, in this city, on Friday evening, June 22, Mr. C.C. Paxton of Falls City and Miss Nettie Van Alstine were united in marriage, Rev. O.V. Rice performing the ceremony.
The bride is a well known and accomplished young lady, and the groom is a postal clerk on the B.& M.
The happy couple left for a bridal tour in the west on the midnight express, Friday.
The young couple have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for their future prosperity and happiness.HUDSON-WANK--Yesterday evening, at Silver Creek, Horace Hudson, son of H.J. Hudson, of this city, and Miss Mary Wank were united in marriage, Rev. R.L. Knox, rector of Grace church, this city, performing the ceremony.
The following relatives of the groom went up to attend the wedding: H.J. Hudson and wife, G.W. Phillips and wife, James H. Galley and wife, J.C. Echols and wife, C.E. Pollock and wife, Mrs. Richard Jackson, and Mrs. W.H. Winterbotham, of Genoa.
The Democrat wishes the young couple a life of prosperity and happiness.HEITKEMPER-EIMERS--On Tuesday at the Catholic church in Humphrey, Mr. George Heitkemper and Miss Lena Eimers plighted their troth at the marriage altar and were pronounced man and wife.
Only a few relatives and intimate friends were invited to attend the ceremony.
After the wedding the party was entertained at dinner at the residence of Wm. Eimers.
Mr. and Mrs. Heitkemper have taken up their residence in this city, and The Democrat wishes them bon voyage on the wide sea of life.LOHR-HEINEMYER; CURTIS-LOHR--A couble wedding occurred at the residence of Wm. Lohr, Sr., on Sunday evening at six o'clock.
The contracting parties were Wm. Lohr Jr., and Miss Alice Heinemyer and C.F. Curtis and Miss Jennie Lohr. Rev. H.L. Powers performed the pleasant duty of tying the gordian knots.
The young people are all well known in this city. The Democrat joins their friends in congratulations.GUSTAVESON-JOHNSON--Judge Hudson pronounced the words on Saturday which made John Gustaveson and Miss Emma C. Johnson man and wife.
FITLER-HOUSNER--John Fittler and Miss Annie Housner, both of Creston were united in marriage by Judge Hudson, on Tuesday.
EGGAR-STUEDLER--Melchir Eggar and Miss Katharine Stuedler were married in this city by Rev. F. Flesicher, Friday, June 22.
DIED
BISSELL--Again the cold and clammy hand of death has broken into our ranks and relentlessly torn away one of our respected citizens. This time the hand of the grim monster was laid upon W.Y. Bissell.
Mr. Bissell was taken sick at Sidney about one week ago, while there in the interest of the Hartford insurance company for which he was special agent in Nebraska. Not until Sunday last was his wife apprised of his illness, when she at once started for his bed side. She was with him in his last moments administering to his wants and comforts, but his case baffled the skill of the physicians and about 10 o'clock Tuesday night the brittle tie between earth and eternity snapped and the spirit of W.Y. Bissell was ushered into the presence of his Creator. The cause of his death, as near as we can learn, was a complication of heart and kidney troubles.
Mr. Bissell was about 38 years of age and leaves a devoted wife and a son about 11 years of age to mourn his untimely demise.
Mr. Bissell had been a resident of this city for several years, boarding with his family at the Grand Pacific hotel. He was a warm-hearted man, possessed of an abundance of social qualities which won him many warm friends.
The remains was brought to this city on the early morning train Thursday, and taken to the undertaking rooms of Henry Gass where the body was embalmed, after which it was removed to the Grand Pacific hotel, where it was viewed by many of his friends and acquaintances. The body was shipped from here on the 11:45 a.m. train, Thursday for Dubuque, Iowa, Mr. Bissell's former home, where the funeral will occur to-day.
Geo. Lehman accompanied the bereaved widow to Dubuque and the party was met in Omaha by Mr. Bissell's mother and uncle.
The members of the W.Y. Bissell Hose Team (named in honor of the deceased man) turned out and were at the depot with their hose cart, draped in mourning to pay a last sad farewell to the dead man.EARLY--J.W. Early, whose death occurred on Tuesday, June 19th, 1888, was born on the 29th day of December, 1844, in Columbiana county, Ohio. He resided in Pittsburg, or in that immediate vicinity, until 1867, when he removed to Nebraska and located on Shell Creek in this county, where he was engaged in farming until 1873, when he was appointed deputy county treasurer by Vincent Kummer, who was at that time treasurer. He faithfully served as deputy treasurer for six years, when the people of Platte county, recognizing his ability, elected him to the position of treasurer in 1879, which position he filled with honor for two terms.
Mr. Early served as a soldier in the late war, enlisting in Company B, 19th regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry in September, 1861. He was in the battles of Shiloh, Perryville and Franklin, and many other engagements during the war. He was mustered out of the service at Columbus, Ohio, in the fall of 1863. He soon after this took charge of a wagon train plying between Cumberland Gap and Camp Nelson, and served in that capacity for nearly one year.
Since Mr. Early retired from the county treasurer's office, he had been giving his undivided attention to his personal affairs until within the past year, when he formed a co-partnership with Geo. N. Crawford in the law, real estate and collection business.
The sad rites of burial were performed under the auspices of the Masonic order on Thursday, June 21, Rev. H.L. Powers preaching the sermon at the M.E. church. Never in the history of Columbus has there been as large a funeral, thus showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the community.
Mr. Early was married in 1865 at East Palestine, Ohio, to Mary A. Routson. The result of the union was five children, Mrs. J.A. Austin, Edward, Kate, Angie and Johnnie Early, whom together with the widow, mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father.
John W. Early was a man of the noblest impulse. Warm hearted and generous to a fault--always ready to extend the right hand of fellowship to those who deserved it. Scorning and holding in the veriest contempt, mean and dishonorable acts--with those who would commit them, he had no patience, and no hesitancy in conveying to them the intelligence that he was aware of it. True and loyal to his friends; ever and always willing and ready to recognize the bestowal of favors and kindnesses conferred upon himself, he sought opportunities to give evidence of his recognition of their bestowal. The sin of ingratitude never could be charged against him. A kind father and husband. Frequently in conversation with the writer of this has he manifested the utmost solicitude for the welfare of, and especially to have his family well provided for in case of his death. Whatever faults humanity is heir to, be carried his upon his coat sleeve, but his virtues so overshadowed those he had, that they were lost sight of. Plain and straightforward--a manly man, no language was strong enough for his use, in which to convey his utter contempt of hypocrisy and deceit. In a word, John W. Early was the noblest work of God--an honest man. The world was the better for his having lived in it. His loss to his family, his friends and the community is irreparable; but he is gone. His good deeds should live forever green in the memory of all who knew him, and it is for us only to say of him, "requiescat in pace."
As a further token of respect to the memory of J.W. Early we append the resolutions of condolence of the difference orders to which he belonged in this city:
...CHRISTMAS--Mayor Christmas, formerly of Burrows township, this county, and well known to many of our readers, died May 16th, at Missoula, Montana, leaving a widow.--Humphrey Democrat.
BISSELL--Dr. C.D. Evans was called to Sidney Tuesday to attend W.Y. Bissell, but he got there too late, as the spirit of the sick man had flown some hours before his arrival.
The Columbus Journal, July 4, 1888
BIRTHS
BAKER--June 29th, to Mrs. O. L. Baker, a daughter.MARRIED
HUDSON-WANKE--In Silver Creek, Neb., June 28th, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. W. H. Houston, Mr. Horace Hudson and Miss Mary Wanke, both of this place--Times.
The presents were numerous and costly.PAXTON-VAN ALSTINE--June 22, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Van Alstine, in this city, by Rev. O. V. Rice, Chas. C. Paxton of Falls City and Miss Nettie Van Alstine of this city.
Long life and prosperity is the wish of their many friends.HAUGHAWOUT-TRIPP--July 2d, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. H. L. Powers, Dr. E. Y. Haughawout and Miss Maggie Tripp.
The many friends and acquaintances of the young couple will wish them a prosperous voyage o'er life's tempestuous sea.DIED
BISSELL--At Sidney, of heart and kidney troubles, W. Y. Bissell, aged 38 years.
Mr. Bissell with his estimable wife and their boy have resided sevral years in Columbus, their home being at the Grand Pacific. In the interests of the Hartford insurance company he was at Sidney when taken sick. On Sunday his wife was notified that he was dangerously ill and immediately went to him and was with him till life departed Tuesday evening.
The remains, brought to this city Thursday, were embalmed by Henry Gass and shipped to Dubuque, Ia., where the funeral took place Friday.
Members of the W. Y. Bissell Hose Team and other friends paid their last tribute of respect to the mortal remains of him whom they had learned to look upon as one of the kindest-hearted of men.
The Columbus Democrat, July 6, 1888
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Andrew Peterson and Miss Matilda Hoensen, both residing near Platte Center, were licensed by Judge Hudson, to wed, yesterday.MARRIED
HAUGHAWOUT-TRIPP--A very quiet and happy affair was the wedding of Elmore Y. Haughawout and Miss Maggie, daughter of H. Tripp. The wedding occurred at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, on Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock, Rev. H.L. Powers, pastor of the M.E. Church, performing the ceremony.
The bride is an accomplished and handsome young lady who has a large circle of friends and the groom is a popular young man who is at the head of as fine a dental practice as any man in the state.
The Democrat joins the many friends of this young couple in wishing them a life of joy and prosperity.OEHRLICH-??--Arnold Oehlrich and bride arrived from Germany on the night of the Fourth. The Maennerchor turned out last night and serenaded them at the residence of Herman Oehlrich, where they are stopping for the present.
DIED
LOHR--On the morning of the Fourth a very sad accident occurred in the yards of hte U.P. railroad company at this place, resulting in the death of a faithful employe of that company and leaving two little girls orphans in this wide, wide world.
While George Lohr at about 5:30 a.m. was engaged in making a chain coupling he was caught between two cars, just above his hips, and bruised so badly that his death followed in exactly three hours from the time he was injured. The deceased was 27 years, 4 months and 23 days of age, and leaves behind two little girls whose mother has gone before her husband to the far beyond.
The funeral took place at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence of his father, Wm. Lohr, and was largely attended by relatives and friends. George was conscious to the last and these were his last words, addressing the bystanders, "Well, boys, I cannot always be with you."
Sheriff Bloedorn, acting as coroner, empaneled a jury on Thursday afternoon and held an inquest. The jury was composed of Chas. Wake, John Hempleman, L. Plath, Henry Ragatz, John Miller and F.H. Rusche. The verdict was substantially that the deceased was crushed between the cars while in the discharge of his duty as an employe of the U.P. R'y company, and that one of the cars had no drawhead.
The Columbus Journal, July 11, 1888
BIRTHS
McALLISTER--July 9th, to Mrs. W. A. McAllister, a son.MARRIED
OEHLRICH-PINNIG--June 7th, at the residence of the bride's parents in Gravenkop, Holstein, Germany, by Rev. B. Hasseiman, Mr. Arnold F. H. Oehlrich of this city, and Miss Rose Pinning.
The happy couple arrived in the city on the night of July 4th. The Maennerchor serenaded them Thursday evening at the residence of Herman Oehlrich.
The "Judge's" friends in this section, and there are a great host of them, solid, wish him and his gentle bride long life and abounding happiness.DIED
LOHR--July 4, George Lohr, aged twenty-five years.
Mr. Lohr died as the result of an accident; he was a night switchman in the Union Pacific yards here, and while so engaged was caught between the bumpers Wednesday morning last, and horribly mangled. This occurred about 5:15. At 8:15 his spirit departed the body.
About a year ago, Mr. Lohr's wife preceded him to the spirit world. Two children are left orphans by his death.
The funeral took place Thursday afternoon from the residence of Wm. Lohr, father of the deceased, Rev. H. L. Powers officiating.THOMAS--Mr. David Thomas is gone to Wales to settle up the estate of his father, lately deceased. [Shell Creek.]
NICHOLSON--It is with regrets that we announce the death of our esteemed neighbor, Robt. Nicholson, which occurred on Thursday, the fifth inst. Mr. Nicholson was one of the pioneers of Nebraska, and his many noble qualities of heart endeared him to all who knew him. [Monroe Township.]
RICHEY--Harvey Richey, son of the late Thos. Rickey, died at the residence of his mother, in Cadiz, on Tuesday evening, July 3d, aged about thirty-eight years, of consumption. He was a young man of most lovable character, loved by all who knew him. Honorable and upright, and in all respects what a young man ought to be. The ending of such a life so early is one of the saddest problems we meet.--[Cadiz.(O.) Sentinel.]
Harvey Richey died at the home of his mother, at this place, on Tuesday night, July 3d, after a long illness, of consumption. He was a printer by trade and had worked in both the printing offices of this place, as well as in various other towns and cities throughout the country. Harvey was a splendid fellow, genial and companionable, and liked by everybody who knew him. He made a long and brave struggle against disease, but had to yield at last to the inevitable. He was good-hearted and true,--spent his entire life for the welfare of loved ones, and by them will be held in kindest remembrance. He has gone to his reward in a home where there is no more sickness.--[Cadiz Republican.]
Eighteen years ago Harvey came from Ohio to take a position on the Journal which he held for two years. While here he acquired title to a piece of land on Shell Creek, which he held a number of years. He will be remembered by some of the older citizens as a very genial young man, attending strictly to his own affairs, and, so long as strength remained, ready for duty. Afflicted with an incurable disease, he realized that his death therefrom was but a question of time (and likely not to be long delayed), his struggle was manly, and his life devoted to his widowed mother. His memory will ever be kindly cherished by all who knew him.
The Columbus Journal, July 18, 1888
DIED
CRAIG--Mrs. M.K. Turner received a telegram Sunday announcing the death, near Cadiz, Ohio, of her father, Johnson Craig. A brave, noble soul has gone to the spirit land.MAYFIELD--J. Ernst and John Graf went to Cheyenne last week. They were called there to confer with their relative, Mrs. John Mayfield (nee Mary Abbey), whose husband was killed in a railroad accident on Decoration day. Settlement was made with the company for $2,500. Mr. E. and Mr. G. returned home Thursday.
The Columbus Democrat, July 20, 1888
DIED
REDENBAUGH--On Friday last, Fred Redenbaugh died at the home of his brother John, in this city. The deceased had been ill for sometime and came down here for medical treatment and had been stopping at his brother's for several weeks. He was a single man about 31 years of age.
The remains was interred on the farm of his father about four miles northeast of Platte Center, Saturday.OSGOOD--H.E. Osgood, the man who sustained injuries from being thrown from a buggy, Thursday of last week, necessitating the amuptation of his right foot, died at St. Mary's hospital Sunday at 11 o'clock a.m. His remains were interred on Monday. He had a wife and some children residing somewhere in the east from whom he had been separated for some years.
CRAIG--Mrs. M.K. Turner received the sad intelligence Sunday of the death of her father, Johnson Craig, at Cadiz, Ohio.
The Columbus Journal, July 25, 1888
BIRTHS
ERNST--July 19th, to Mrs. Wm. Ernst, a son.MARRIED
SIEGENTHALER-RENCK--July 21st, by his Honor, Judge H. J. Hudson, Robert Siegenthaler and Miss Rose Renck.KEHLENHOFER-COSTELLO--July 24th by Rev. Peitens Kohnen, Mr. Joseph Kehlenhofer and Miss Mary E. Costello, all of this county.
The Columbus Democrat, July 27, 1888
MARRIED
KEHLNHOFER-COSTTELO--On Tuesday morning at 7:30 o'clock Joseph Kehlnhofer and Miss Mary E. Costtelo were united in marriage at St. Bonaventura church in this city, Father Pacificus tying the nuptial knot.
The band turned out and serenaded the happy young couple at their home on Pacific avenue in the evening.DIED
RANSON--Mrs. J.M. Macfarland and Mrs. R.D. Rutherford received the sad intelligence this week of the death of their sister at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, Nannie Truxtun, wife of Dr. B.B. Ranson. Mrs. Ranson's death occurred July 16.
The Columbus Journal, August 1, 1888
BIRTHS
WAKE--At Genoa, July 23d, to Mrs. Frank Wake, son.PALMATIER--July 15th, at Oconee, to Mrs. D. R. Palmatier, a daughter, regulation weight, so our information reads; also that the father and child are doing well.
DIED
SWAYNE--July 17th, of cholera infantum, Freddie David, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Swayne, aged fourteen months.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon from the residence of the parents, Rev. A. W. Snider officiating, assisted by Rev. H. L. Powers.GASS--July 31st, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gass, aged four months.
BRINDLEY--Sunday, July 29th, 6:45 p.m., Charles Brindley, aged 68 years.
Father Brindley had been more or less ailing for the past year, had been confined to his house the past six weeks, and to his bed the past four. He grew weaker and weaker until death came to his relief.
Mr. Brindley was born in Marsdon, England, April 11th, 1820, removed to America in 1850, to Nebraska in 1857, locating first at Genoa, afterwards, in 1863 at Columbus, where he has since resided.
Mr. Brindley always attended faithfully to what was entrusted to his care. Ever since the organization of the Cemetery Association here, until very recently, he had been sexton. For twenty-three years he had reverently, tenderly prepared the last resting place of many of our beloved dead, and recently while watching the procession file by with the mortal remains of John W. Early, he remarked to a friend that he had dug many a grave and helped to bury many, but he guessed his time to be put away was very near at hand.
Mr. Brindley had many good qualities, among them being a genuine good-will which was always considerate of other's wishes; a kindly humor, sparkling and bright, among his friends; an honest purpose to do right by everybody and withal a faithful, conscientious discharge of his duty. Let us hope that in that Land whither he has gone, we may greet him some day, with the old familiar smile. Peace to his memory here.
Mr. Brindley leaves his faithful wife, his daughters, Mrs. Samuel Galley of Creighton and Mrs. C. A. Newman of this city, and his sons, George, Hiram, Charles A. and Frank to mourn their irreparable loss.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2, from the residence of the family, Elder H. J. Hudson, officiating.
The Columbus Democrat, August 3, 1888
BIRTHS
WAKE--The fact that Frank Wake is the happy father of a new boy will not prevent him from coming down and playing ball with the Genoa club to-day.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
ROSSITER-MADEN--The Democrat office has already imagined that it heard the chimes of the happy wedding bells in Omaha, ringing out to the world their sweet, soft, melodious gladness over the blissful marriage of Miss Julia A. Madden and Mr. L.A. Rossiter.
The happy even twill occur at St. Peter's church, Omaha, Tuesday, August 7th, 1888.
The happy young couple will settle down in orange blossoms and love in an elegant, commodious home in Platte Center.
The handsome young bride is a favorite in Omaha society, and the groom is a popular young man now holding a responsible position in the railway postal service on the U.P.
After the beautiful marriage ceremony of the Catholic church, is pronounced the bride and groom and their numerous friends will be handsomely entertained at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, F.H. Keeshen one of the Union Pacific's most genial passenger conductors.DIED
BRINDLEY--On Sunday evening, July 29, about seven o'clock, the life of Charles Brindley ebbed away.
The deceased had been ill for several weeks, and the cause of his death was the natural decline occasioned by old age.
Mr. Brindley was an Englishman by birth and came to this country in 1850 and located in Columbus in 1857, where he has since resided. He was a few months over sixty-eight years of age.
Mr. Brindley has been the sexton of the Columbus cemetery ever since its organization, twenty-three years ago.
The deceased leaves a widow, two daughters, mrs. C.A. Newman, of this city and Mrs. Samuel Galley of Creighton, and four grown sons, three of whom reside here and the other in New York state.
The funeral occurred from the residence on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Elder H.J. Hudson, of the Saint's church officiating.
Mr. Brindley was an honest and industrious man, and enjoyed the esteem of a large circle of friends.KUSTELLO--Henry Kustello aged about sixty-six, died at the residence of Theo. Friedhof on Sunday evening of paralysis. The deceased had been in the employ of Mr. Friedhof and S.M. Barker, Friedhof's father-in-law, for about nine years. The deceased was a bachelor. His funeral occurred from the Friedhof residence on Monday at 4 p.m., Rev. Griswold of the Presbyterian church officiating.
GASS--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gass, died on Tuesday, July 31st.
The Columbus Journal, August 8, 1888
MARRIED
SOUTHERLAND-ALBRIGHT--One morning last week, when people came down street in Schuyler they found a hay man with hat, coat and pants on. It was labeled W.J. Southerland. Mr. S. was recently married to the former wife of I.E. Albright.DIED
BOYD--Thursday, August 2, 1888, of cholera infantum, after an illness of four days, Robie, son of Robert and Sarah Boyd, aged 20 months and 15 days. The funeral took place from the residence. Rev. H. L. Powers officiating.
Robie was a bright little boy whose childish prattle had gladdened the hearts of his parents, brothers and sisters, but the angel of death came and took him, and his childish words will be heard no more. We look at Robie, but scarcely realize that it can be so, yet life is not apparent. All is still, and we turn from him with anguish in our heart--he is dead. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. In the grave they have laid one that was very near and dear to them. We can turn our eyes to that bright land which they inhabit. This is no delusion. That land exists and little Robie is there mingling his with other angelic voices in strains of music which seem to be carried to us on the air.
...GRAHAM--Mrs. C. Graham died July 31, leaving three children, the youngest a babe six weeks old. [Monroe Township.]
The Columbus Democrat, August 10, 1888
MARRIED
ROSSITER-MADDEN--Mrs. P. Cunningham went to Omaha Monday to attend the wedding of L.A. Rossiter and Miss Julia A. Madden, which occurred Tuesday.
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Among the Platte county people who attended the wedding of L.A. Rossiter and Miss Julia A. Madden, which occurred in Omaha on Tuesday, were Ed. and Pat. Rossiter, brother of the groom, Oconee; and Mrs. R.L. Rossiter, sister-in-law of the groom, Platte Center.DIED
COOK--L.M. Cook, who used to be engaged in the blacksmithing business here, died recently at Moberly, Mo. He fell from a chair, dead. Whisky.BUCHER--The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bucher succumbed to that dreadful disease among children--summer complaint, yesterday afternoon. The little one will be laid to rest Sunday, at what hour we did not learn. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
The Columbus Journal, August 15, 1888
BIRTHS
HAGERMAN--August 14th, to Mrs. Charles Hagerman, a daughter.MARRIED
HUGHES-WILLIAMS--At the Presbyterian parsonage in this city, August 13th, by Rev. J. V. Griswold, Samuel H. Hughes and Miss Catharine Williams.DIED
RICE--Rev. O.V. Rice was called by telegram Sunday morning to Shenandoah, Ia., by the death of his brother, Bert Rice. The circumstances were detailed in Sunday's Bee. A family row was in progress in the Gallup family about 9:30 Saturday night, and citizens were aroused and came to the place to see what was wrong. Frank Gallup, a notorious tough of the place, shot Frank J. Pine, a hardware merchant, twice, killing him instantly. Afterwards several members of a militia company entered the house, Mr. Bert Rice being of the number, and they were fired upon by Frank Gallup who was concealed in the cellar. The latest news Sunday was that Gallup had been shot, and that four peaceable citizens had lost their lives.
The Columbus Democrat, August 17, 1888
BIRTHS
HEGEMAN--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hegeman Monday night.MARRIED
SCHIMMEL-HOEHEN--We learn just before going to press that Miss Emma Hoehen and Dr. Schimmel were united in marriage at Fremont on Wednesday. Miss Hoehen was one of the most popular society belles of this city. The Democrat congratulates the pretty bride and the lucky spouse.DIED
RICE--Bert Rice, one of the victims of the Shenandoah, Iowa, tragedy, was a brother of Rev. O.V. Rice of this city. Rev. Rice received a telegram last Sunday, announcing the murder of his brother and left immediately for Shenandoah. Rice was a member of the state militia and in company with other members, went to the home of the Gallup family where a family row was in progress to help make arrests and quiet it. One of the Gallups shot Rice through the heart killing him instantly and killed F.J. Pine and wounded another man. Old man Gallup was killed and the rest of the family placed under arrest.WELLNER--Michael Wellner, father of Mrs. F.W. Delsman of Cornlea, was accidentally killed by the cars in Wisconsin last week.
The Columbus Journal, August 22, 1888
BIRTHS
REITH--A daughter was born to Mrs. Jake Reith on Monday. [Palestine.]MARRIED
SCHEMEL-HOHEN--At Fremont August 14, by Rev. John Hewitt, Dr. Herman Schemel of Fremont and Miss Emma Hohen of this city.
The beautiful bride is the accomplished daughter of Dr. Hohen of this city, and her husband is, we learn, in every respect worthy of her. Long life and abundant happiness is the wish of the Journal to the happy couple.DIED
BUCHER--August 16th of summer complaint, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bucher, aged one year and four months. The funeral took place Sunday from the Lutheran church.STEVENS--Little Earle, only child of Albert and Clara Stevens, died Tuesday morning of cholera infantum, aged five months and five days. Funeral services Wednesday.
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The Columbus Democrat, August 24, 1888
DIED
McPHILLIPS--Thomas McPhillips died Friday evening, August 17, at 5:45, of Bright's disease, aged 49 years. Mr. McPhillips was an old and respected citizen, and one of the first settlers of Shell Creek Valley.--Lindsay Sentinel.
The Columbus Journal, August 29, 1888
BIRTHS
MILLER--To Mrs. Alonzo Miller, at South Omaha, August 20th, a son.DIED
McPHILLIPS--Aug. 17th of Bright's disease, Thomas McPhillips, aged 49 years.SPOONER--Saturday night, Aug. 25th, Alta Blanche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Spooner, aged 6 years. The funeral took place from the church of the Latter Day Saints Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
WHITNEY--W.W. Whitney met his death near Superior one day last week, being shot by a desperado named Taxas Bill because the latter demanded whisky of Whitney, who had none and so told him. The body of the deceased man was brought to this city and interred Saturday last.
The Columbus Democrat, August 31, 1888
DIED
SCHMIDT--On Wednesday morning when freight train No. 21 reached here, the engineer reported having discovered the body of a dead man lying near the track four miles east of Benton. From the Schuyler Quill of Wednesday we clip the following account of the tragedy:
This morning as the section men under charge of John Green, foreman of the section next west of Schuyler, went out to work they discovered the dead body of [a] man lying by the side of the railroad track some three miles west of this city. This was about 7:10 o'clock. They at once came to Schuyler and notified Coroner Schafer, who, in company with others, repaired to the scene. The man had evidently fallen from a train during the night and had been run over and killed. He is a German named Reinhardt Schmidt and has lived during the past few years in and about this city, having worked for some time for John Bollong in the butcher business. The body was horribly mangled and lay on the south side of the track. The face was terribly smashed and the body bruised. The right arm was cut off and the right side of the body and right leg torn, cut, and bruised. The body was brought to this city and the coroner's inquest will be held this afternoon in the court house. The deceased was about twenty-five years of age.WHITNEY--One day last week W.H. Whitney, a young man about 25 years of age, and a brother of Mrs. Isaac Kenyon of Lost Creek township, was murdered at Superior by a desperado known as "Texas Bill." Young Whitney was shot down in cold blood and without provocation.
The murderer at last accounts was still at large.
Whitney's remains where shipped to this city for burial, the funeral occuring Saturday evening.
The deceased man hailed from Granville, N.Y., where his widowed mother resides.CREWITT--T.B. Crewitt, a member of the bar of Colfax county, died at Denver, Friday, August 24th, of consumption. Mr. Crewitt was about 32 years of age. He was buried at Schuyler last Sunday.