The Columbus Journal, September 4, 1889
BIRTHS
HOPPEN--Born, to Mrs. Hoppen, a boy. [Grand Prairie.]MARRIED
VANCE-INLAY--Aug. 27th, at the residence of Frank Stevenson in this city, by Rev. H.L. Powers, Mr. M. Vance and Miss Ida M. Inlay, both of Colfax county.DIED
DONOVAN--Thursday morning last while John Donovan and George Vancil were at work on the dwelling of Wm. Smythe at West Kearney, they fell into a dispute over some borrowed sand and Donovan calling Vancil a vile name; the latter grasped a long-handled shovel and swinging it over his head brought it down with crushing force on Donovan's head. He dropped like a stone. This took place at about 10 o'clock in the morning and at 4 the same afternoon he was dead.
Donovan had been in Kearney about six months, and had been employed as a laborer on the various improvements in West Kearney. The family lived in a tent near where he worked. He was about fifty years old. When here, they lived in the southern part of the city and from here went to Omaha.
Vancile gave himself up to the police.
The remains of Donovan were brought here Saturday and from here conveyed to their last resting place near Shelby, Polk county.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, September 6, 1889
BIRTHS
TASKER--Born, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, to Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Tasker, a daughter. All concerned are doing finely.WAGNER--A little girl, the first, came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wagner, jr., yesterday.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
A marriage license was issued by Judge Hudson yesterday, to Carl S. Olson, aged 25, and Matilda Youngdat, aged 33, both of Platte county.MARRIED
ELEY-HUBBARD--F.N. Eley of Genoa, and Miss May Hubbard of Santa Cruz, California, were married at the residence of A.L. Bixby in this city at 8:30 this morning, Judge Hudson officiating. The groom is a member of the printing fraternity in good standing, and for a short time was an attache of The Telegram office, but is now holding down the foremanship of the Genoa Leader. The bride is a beautiful and accomplished lady and appears in every way worthy of the prize she has just drawn in the matrimonial lottery. Both are former residents of La Cross, Wisconsin. The Telegram extends its warmest congratulations and bids the happy couple God speed on life's journey.DIED
DONOVAN--A murder was committed at West Kearney August 30, a former Columbus man being the victim. John Donovan and George Vancil were engaged in hauling sand and attending a set of plasterers at work at Smythe's house, of the Enterprise. The men became involved in a quarrel about some trivial matter, when Donovan called Vancil a "Missouri jayhawker." This so enraged Vancil that he struck Donovan over the head with a long handled shovel knocking him into a lime vat and cutting a fearful gash on the top of his head and breaking through the scalp. The injured man remained unconscious until 4 o'clock this morning, when he died. Vancil, seeing what he had done, attempted to run away, but was run down by one of the workmen on a horse, who brought him back to the city and delivered him to the sheriff. Considerable indignation is expressed by the people about the affair.
Donovan was a former resident of Columbus and bore the reputation of being a peaceable, law-abiding citizen. His remains were shipped to this place yesterday where he has relatives who desired him buried here. Every effort will be made to have the brutal murderer punished in full accordance with his deserts.
The Columbus Journal, September 11, 1889
BIRTHS
TASKER--Sept. 5th, to Mrs. J. E. Tasker, a daughter.SIBBERNSEN--September 7th, to Mrs. I. Sibbernsen, a son.
GRAFF--Sept. 10th, to Mrs. John Graff, a son.
Mother and child doing admirably, while John, though not quite himself again, is in a hopeful condition. The box of cigars left with us indicate that John's heart is all right, and that he knows a good thing when he sees it. John, you should be very proud of this gentle pledge of affection. May your shadow never grow less, John, and here's health and prosperity to father, mother and son.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Liceses to wed were issued last week by Judge Hudson, as follows: Carl G. Oleson and Miss Matilda Youngdat; Michael Jones and Mary E. Williams; Frank M. Eley and Miss May Hubbard, (who were married by the Judge Sept. 6); George Hau and Anna Marbeck; Anton Zirbes and Miss Francis Pelle.DIED
SIGGINS--Word was received here yesterday that Dr. E.L. Siggin's father of Warren, Pa., had recently died.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, September 13, 1889
BIRTHS
SEIBERNSON--The Telegram reporter was confronted with a choice box of havanas this morning as he invaded the sanctity of the county treasurer's office on his daily round-up of the city for news. His first impression was that some new candidate had sprung into existence, but upon inquiry he was informed that a new boy baby had come to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. Seibernson and that the efficient deputy treasurer was laying off to celebrate the event in an appropriate manner. This is Mr. Seibernson's first experience as a parent and he can be excused for feeling a trifle elated.TASKER--Our failure to mention the arrival of a new baby at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Tasker yesterday is due to the fact that J.E. neglected to call ____ with the cigars and a ___ his good fortune. However, it is better for our readers to get the news a few hours late than not to get it at all.
MARRIED
BALLOU-SIBLER--Mr. Edgerton Ballou of this city, and Miss Katie Sibler were married at the residence of the bride's parents near Platte Center, last evening. They will take up a permanent residence in Columbus.GARDNER-WINKLEMAN--Mr. W.S. Gardner, aged 41, and Mary A. Winkleman, aged 39, both of Platte county, were married by Judge Hudson at the court house.
JONES-WILLIAMS--Mr. William Jones and Miss May Jane Williams, of Platte Center, were married in this city by Judge Hudson to-day.
Columbus Journal, September 18, 1889
BIRTHS
SCHWANK--Born, to Mrs. Jacob Schwank on the 11th, a son; Jake is setting up the cigars on the corn-husker.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, September 20, 1889
BIRTHS
ROESCH--A little stranger, weighing eight pounds arrived at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roesch this morning. Dr. Schug was the pilot.MARRIED
STEVENS-CLARK--Charley Stevens and Miss Jennie Clark were married in this city last evening at the residence of Rev. H.L. Powers, who tied the nuptial knot.DIED
SPELMAN--The city of Humphrey is greatly agitated over the sudden death of Wendell Spelman at that place yesterday, under circumstances that might indicate foul play on the part of some of his attendants, and the case is undergoing a careful examination by the authorities. Spelman had been lying sick in his room in the rear of Schrug's saloon for several days previous to his death, but was not thought to be in a dangerous condition, as his ailments were supposed to be the direct result of strong drink. Night before last a man by the name of Creiger, and an old friend of Spelman's, called to see the sick man and was surprised to find him very low and unconscious. His suspicions were aroused as Spelman had been known to have on his person a large sum of money, bordering onto $1,500, and decided to take the sick man to his own residence, where he could have proper care. Spelman's clothes were searched but the money was missing and when this fact was reported, the supposition became prevalent that a foul crime had been committed, and excitement ran high. Spelman did not recover consciousness and gradually sank away until he was beyond the reach of medical aid. Last evening Dr. Schug received a message to come to Humphrey and counsel with local physicians of that place on the case, but before he arrived the man was dead. The coroner was notified, who held an inquest, and this morning Dr. Schug was wired to come up at once and hold a post morten examination, which is going on at this writing. A man by the name of Lang sat up two nights with Spelman previous to his removal to Creiger's residence, but is not under suspicion of having anything to do with the robbery. We will probably be able to give a more clear report of the whole matter to-morrow, as the result of the inquest and post mortem will be made public by that time. The belief is strong in Humphrey that Spelman was poisoned by some person to get possession of his money.
The Columbus Journal, September 25, 1889
BIRTHS
ECHOLS--Sept. 20, to Mrs. J. C. Echols, a daughter.ROESCH--Sept. 17th, to Mrs. Joseph Roesch, a daughter.
DIED
MARTINS--Friday, Sept. 20th, Sister Martins, aged 20 years, of consumption.
Sister Martins has been in the convent for three years, her home being in Conception, Mo. She was taken to Colorado Springs for her heatlh, and afterwards brought here. She was buried last Saturday in the Catholic cemetery here.AUSTIN--At Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept., 21st, 7:45 a.m., of dropsy of the heart, Emma A., wife of J. A. Austin, aged 23 years, 5 months and 5 days.
The deceased was a daughter of J. W. Early, deceased, of this city, and was born in Unity, Columbiana county, O., April 15, 1866. At Council Bluffs, April 5, 1883, she was united in marriage to J. A. Austin. Her first son preceded her to the spirit world, the other son and only child, Earl Franklin, is left to mourn the departure of a loving mother to the unseen world.
The remains were brought from Lincoln Saturday last, and on Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church, Rev. J. V. Griswold (in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Powers, at conference), preached the funeral sermon to a large congregation of sympathizing friends. The body was laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
Mrs. Austin had been ailing for more than two years past, and for the last thirteen months of her life had been a patient sufferer, under her affliction. She was a member of the M. E. church and died peacefully, in the hope of a better life beyond.
The bereaved husband who has lost his life's companion, and the young son who will know no more the tender watchfulness of a loving mother--best of all earthly friends--have the sincerest sympathy of all their friends in this time of trial and grief.SPEILMAN--A sensation was caused at Humphrey last Tuesday by the death of Wendel Speilman. He was a hard drinker and was taken Sunday evening from Schoemig's saloon, where he had been staying several weeks, in an unconscious condition, and remained so till his death at 11 o'clock, Tuesday. Dr. Schug of this city was summoned to attend the inquest held by Coroner Caldwell, and with Dr. Smart, pronounced that Speilman came to his death by brain disease caused by drink. One of the suspicious circumstances developed at the inquest was the fact that on the first examination of Speilman's tool-chest (he was a carpenter), no money or valuable papers were found, but after the inquest was begun, the jury found $670 in the chest, along with evidences of money loaned. The body was buried Thursday.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, September 27, 1889
BIRTHS
CALDWELL--J.C. Caldwell should be a happy man. He was nominated for sheriff, and his wife presented him with a ten pound baby on the same day. Good luck usually comes in showers when it starts in any certain direction.MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following licenses have been issued by the judge since Saturday:
Henry Meyers, aged 23, and Miss Tanzi Lubker, aged 23. Ceremony by Judge Hudson.
John Johnson, aged 26, and Miss Anna Nelson, aged 24. Ceremony by Judge Hudson.
William Asche, aged 24, and Miss Dora Mackenstadt, aged 21.
Michael Mooney, aged 21, and Miss Helen Griffy, aged 16. Ceremony by Rev. H.L. Powers.DIED
AUSTIN--The funeral of Emma A. Austin, wife of James Austin, occurred yesterday at 3 p.m. at the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. J.V. Griswold officiating in the absence of the pastor, Rev. H.L. Powers. A large number of friends and relatives attended and followed the remains to the grave.
Emma A. Austin was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Early, and was born at Unity, Ohio, April 15, 1866, being at the time of her death 23 years, 5 months and 5 days old. She came west with her parents while yet a little child, and April 5, 1883, was married to James Austin at Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a worthy and lovable Christian woman. Last Saturday morning she died at her home in Lincoln, after a long and painful illness, leaving a husband and little boy five years of age to mourn her loss. Her remains were brought home to be laid by the side of her father's, who preceded her to the great beyond over a year ago. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their loss of a beloved wife and daughter who was known and loved in the community in which she had lived so many years.
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James A. Austin and Mrs. J.W. Early and family desire to express their thanks to the kind friends who manifested their sympathy and assisted in the last sad care taking of wife, daughter and sister, Emma A. Austin, whose remains were laid in their last resting place yesterday. Columbus, Nebraska, September 23.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, October 4, 1889
MARRIED
KEITH-DAVIS--Yesterday, at the office of the county judge, Miss Mollie Davis of Centerville, Ia., and Mr. Frank Keith of Beatrice, were launched on the sea of matrimony, Judge Hudson tying the nuptial knot in the most approved fashion. After doing Denver, Colorado Springs and other points of interest in the west, they will return to this city and make it their home. The Telegram wishes them bon voyage, and hopes that their matrimonial craft will always find smooth sailing.DIED
McGEHE--Henderson McGehe, aged 69 years, died at the residence of his son in Tracy Valley, near Humphrey, on September 23. Deceased was a former residence of Montgomery county, Illinois, and had been in Nebraska since 1886.LAHERTY--On last Friday evening word was received at Newman Grove that Ole J. Kirkelien, a farmer living four miles northwest of town, in Boone county, had discovered the dead body of a man in his corn field. It seems that Mr. Kirkelien went to his field on the above named evening to cut feed for his stock, and smelling a horrible stench, investigated the matter, and found the decomposed body of a man who, form all appearanced, had been dead two or three weeks. Mr. Kirkelien immediately sent word to Coroner Clark at Albion, who arrived on the scene Saturday morning, and at once impanelled a jury. The body was identified as that of James Laherty, a farm laborer, and we are informed he had quite a number of acquaintances around Lindsay and in the Looking Glass valley. He was last seen int he Grove about three weeks ago, at which time he had been on a protracted spree. From all appearances he had been very sick before dying, but being quite far from any hour, or the road, he was unable to summon help. Not far from where he was lying sat his valise, containing a change of clothing, and a sack of smoking tobacco. He was unmarried and is said to have a brother living near Battle Creek, this state.
After hearing all the evidence the jury returned a verdict that "the said James Laherty came to his death from some cause unknown to the jury, and not feloniously."
The deceased was a hard working man when sober, was a friend to everybody, and liquor was his worst enemy.--Lindsay Times.GLEASON-GALE--Yesterday a sad party, on whose faces were depicted marks of grief and whose intonations of voice betrayed the presence of the deepest anguish and heart rending grief, might have been seen at the eastbound Union Pacific express. The party was composed of Gale Brothers, the wealthy ranch owners of Greeley, Colorado, and C.F. Gleason of this place, and they were journeying to Vermont, there to perform the last sad rites of burial of Miss Minnie Gleason. Miss Gleason and her aunt, Mrs. Gale were instantly killed in Greeley a few days ago. The particulars of the accident as near as we can learn are as follows: A few days ago Mrs. Gale and her niece, Miss Gleason, started in a buggy to drive from Greeley out to the Gale Brothers' ranch, a few miles distant from the town. While yet in town and in driving across the Union Pacific track, the vehicle was struck by a freight train, which was running at a high rate of speed, and both occupants of the buggy were hurled a distance of nearly sixty feet and instantly killed.
Both of the deceased ladies were distant relatives of Mrs. H.M. Winslow of this city, and Miss Gleason was a niece of C.F. Gleason, one of our esteemed citizens.
Mr. Gleason was advised by wire of the sad event and went to Greeley where he attended the funeral of Mrs. Gale, and as above stated accompanied the remains of his niece to their last resting place at the old home in Vermont.
Miss Gleason will be remembered by many people here as the accomplished and handsome young lady who spent some weeks in Columbus last fall, the guest of her uncle and other friends. Her young life, which gave so much promise of all that is beautiful and good was thus suddenly terminated in the twenty-third year.
The Columbus Journal, October 9, 1889
BIRTHS
HOFFMAN--Sunday, October 6th, to Mrs. John Hoffman, a son.SWARTSLEY--Born, to Mrs. W.H. Swartsley on the 26th ult., a fine young son, weight eight pounds. Will now wears such a smile on his face as would astonish anyone but a married man. [Bismarck Township.]
MARRIED
STEINBAUGH-EMERSON--October 3d, at the residence of S. Alexander, Esq., in Monroe township, by Rev. A. Henrich, Frank Steinbaugh and Miss Louisa Emerson of Canandaigau, N.Y.DIED
BOUTON--James, son of A.A. Bouton, near Bellwood was killed Friday. A.B.& M. train passing, a team, being driven by young Bouton's brother, took fright, ran off, knocked the young man down, breaking his neck. The plow cut an ugly gash in his side.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, October 11, 1889
BIRTHS WESTCOTT--Dr. Martyn reports the arrival of a daughter at the home of George Westcott last night.PHILLIPS--Dr. Schug reports the birth of a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Phillips, who reside across the river south of this city, last night.
ROSSITER--R.L. Rossiter of Platte Center, is so busy surveying a new boy which arrived at his home yesterday, that he is paying ...
HOFFMAN--John Hoffman is the happy father of a twelve pound boy. The child made its debut into this cold and uncharitable world Sunday.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Frank Steinbaugh, aged 21 years and Louise Emerson, aged 19, both of Platte county, were granted a document by Judge Hudson late yesterday evening which entitled them to travel through life in a double harness.License to wed was granted to Ignatz Veith, aged 36 and Rosalie Wolf, aged 28, today. They are both residents of Platte county.
License to wed was granted Charles J. Carlson, aged 25, of Douglas county, and Miss Jennie Benson, aged 25, of Platte county.
MARRIED
STEINBAUGH-EMERSON--Miss Louisa Emerson of Canondaigua, N.Y., and Frank Steinbaugh of Platte county were married at the residence of S. Alexander, Monroe, last Thursday, Rev. A. Henrich officiating.LAUN-SMITH--Today at his office in the court house, County Judge Hudson joined in marriage, Miss Annie Smith and Jacob Laun. They are both residents of Platte county, living near Platte Center.
DIED
RILEY--R.D. Riley, an old resident of Polk county, was kicked by a horse he was having shoed at Osceola yesterday, and died from the effects of the injury sustained. Mr. Riley was 65 years of age and leaves a large family. He was highly esteemed.WELSH--The remains of Peter Welsh who died at Genoa were brought in today on the Albion train and sent to Council Bluffs for burial.
The Columbus Journal, October 16, 1889
BIRTHS
WORLEY--Sunday afternoon, to Mrs. W. M. Worley, a son.WESCOTT--October 7th, to Mrs. George E. Wescott, a daughter.
VAN SANTEN--Sept. 26th, to Mrs. Esterd Van Santon, a daughter.
DIED
BROWN--James A. Brown, one of the oldest settlers in the town, died last Saturday. He was buried on Sunday following. [Shell Creek.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, October 18, 1889
MARRIED
FALLON-McALLISTER--Patsy Fallon is married.
Notwithstanding the newspaper reports to the effect that he married Maude McAllister some weeks ago in Lincoln, and all the sensational articles which have appeared in the Omaha papers since, regarding them, Patsy Fallon and Maude McAllister were married in this city last night.
In the parlors of the Fleming hotel, with no one to witness the ceremony but Col. R. Brandt and wife, yesterday evening, Judge Bayard Fuller, in the most approved style of the art of marrying, united Maude McAllister of Council Bluffs and Patsy Fallon of Omaha.
The marriage license register shows the bride's age to be 20 and the groom's 34 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Fallon are still domiciled at the Fleming, but will return to Omaha tonight.
The bride is a daughter of J.S. McAllister of Council Bluffs. Her parents and friends strenuously opposed their marriage on account of Patsy's sporting proclivities.
Fallon is a man well known in sporting circles in Omaha.
If by their own actions and indiscretions they have merited the unpleasant notoriety they have gained, they are now married, and The Telegram will be the last medium in the world to ruthlessly tear away the mantle of charity which covers their sins.WAGNER-GREGORIOUS--Miss Emma Gregorious and Robert Wagner were united in marriage yesterday evening at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. Gregorious. Rev. J.V. Griswold was the officiating clergyman.
DIED
KEATING--T. Keating today received a telegram from Harvard, Illinois, announcing the death of his mother.HOHL--Leonard Hohl, the Union Pacific train dispatcher, received the sad intelligence of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jud Hohl of Kansas City, this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Hohl left for Kansas City today to attend the funeral of the deceased lady.
The Columbus Journal, October 23, 1889
MARRIED
WAGNER-GREGORIUS--Wednesday evening, October 16th, at the home of the bride's mother, by Rev. J. V. Griswold, Mr. Robert A. Wagner to Miss Emma Gregorius, all of Columbus.GIESE-SCHOFFNER--John Giese returned Saturday from his sojourn in Switzerland. While there he married Miss Tapeta Schoffner.
DIED
WATTERSON--October 22d, of consumption, after six months' illness, Edith, wife of Charles Watterson, in the 27th year of her age. Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Mary Stewart and much respected by all her acquaintances.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, October 25, 1889
BIRTHS
DRAK--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Drak of Humphrey Sunday.KELHNHOFER--Joseph Kehlnhofer is the happy father of a daughter who made her debut in this cold and uncharitable world last night.
REIDER--Dr. Martyn reports the arrival yesterday of a daughter at the home of Henry Reider.
MARRIED
EGBERT-PALMER--Knowing that Judge Hudson performs a marriage ceremony in the latest style, Seymour Egbert and Mrs. Belle Palmer came down from Norfolk today and were united by him.DIED
BENTZ--Mrs. Elizabeth Bentz died at Humphrey Sunday.HANSEN--An infant child of Julius Hansen of Humphrey died yesterday.
ULRY--The wife of L.C. Ulry residing near Cornlea died last Saturday of _____.
WATTERSON--Eva, wife of Charles Watterson, died of consumption yesterday. She was in her twenty-seventh year. The funeral service was conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. Worley at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
ROSSITER--Terry Brady received the following message today from Omaha:
"Johnnie died this morning. Let the folks know. Ed. Rossiter."
The deceased, Johnnie Rossiter was a brother of R.L. and Larry of Platte Center. He has been ill with typhoid fever in Omaha for some time and his brother Ed. went down a few days ago to take care of him during his illness. Ed. was stricken with typhoid fever soon after reaching Omaha and is just convalescing.
Terry Brady went up on the train this afternoon to break the news to the deceased's relatives. The remains will doubtless be shipped to Platte Center and interred in St. Patrick's cemetery on Shell Creek, alongside his parents.
The deceased was well known in Platte county and had many friends in this city.
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The remains of John Rossiter who died in Omaha of typhoid fever yesterday morning, passed through this city today, en route to Oconee. From Oconee, they will be taken to the home of the deceased's brother, R.L. Rossiter south of the town where the funeral ceremony will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock. The remains will be interred in St. Patricks cemetery on Shell Creek. John Rossiter was a single man and at the time of his death had reached his thirty-fourth year.
OVERTON--A sudden and sad death occurred in Holden Sunday morning which cast a pall of gloom over the whole community. Mr. Isaac L. Overton, general foreman of the bridge department of the western division of the Missouri Pacific, was the perfect picture of health and physical strength Sunday morning. His friends saw him transacting his usual business, sending dispatches, etc., detected nothing wrong, and it was not until Dr. Jones was called that anything of a serious nature was suspected. Mr. Overton had, we are told, suspected for years that he would be a victim of apoplexy, and when a symptom of approaching danger was felt a physician was summoned. About 10 o'clock Mr. Overton felt faint, and started home. Before reaching home he became unable to walk without assistance. Dr. Jones was summoned and reached his patient in time to assist him to his bed. While ministering to the fast sinking man, he looked up in the face of the physician with a look that betokened a full realization that the end was near and whispered: "Doctor I know what all this means." In a few moments his two daughters who were at Sunday school returned, and approached the bedside of their dying father. Noticing the grief on their countenances, he mustered sufficient strength to say, while the tears came to his eyes: "Daughters you could always make me weep." These were the last words that escaped his lips, and in a few moments the man whome a few hours before gave promise of a long existence was rigid in death. The family's grief was uncontrolable. The husband and father's life had flickered and gone out before the very eyes of his family without scarcely a note of warning. Many friends called that afternoon to view the remains and offer condolence to the bereaved family.
The funeral services were held at the family residence at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, where many friends of deceased and family gathered to pay their respects to the man who in life had been so universally esteemed. The services under the direction of Rev. E.J. Hunt, were impressive and sad. Around the bier were those mute token of love, the inspiring flower, whose fragrancy carry the mind from the surroundings into the portals of heaven, where the life and character of the deceased, tell us he is gone. Many of his employees were present to attest their respect to the memory of their chief, and many higher officials were present to pay their tribute to the memory of a faithful and conscientious official, who in life squared all his acts to the unalterable rule of virtue, and with whom justice and duty were his ever guides.
The remains were deposited in the Steele vault at Holden cemetery, from whence in due time they will be taken to the old home in New Jersey.
Isaac Lafever Overton was born in Morris county, New Jersey, March 4, 1825, and died very suddenly of apoplexy, October 13, 1889, at his home in North Holden, Missouri. On October 19, 1848, he was married to Miss Martha B. Clark, who become a very efficient helpmate. To them six children have been born, two sons and four daughters. The oldest daughter died at 12 years of age. The other five are living and were present at their father's funeral.
Mr. S.H. Overton, the oldest son, is a passenger conductor on the Union Pacific railroad, between Sioux City, Iowa, and Lincoln, Neb.
Mr. E.B. Overton, the other son, is express messenger on the same run. The daughters, Miss Emma and Bell, and Mrs. ida Fowler, were living with their parents.
Mr. Overton lived in New Jersey until 1873, when he, with his family, moved to Golden, Colorado. From Colorado he went to Omaha, Neb., in 1877. From Nebraska he moved to St. Louis, and from St. Louis to Newark, New Jersey, where he lived until moving to Holden, March, 1888.--Holden (Mo.) Herald, Oct. 19.
The Columbus Journal, October 30, 1889
BIRTHS
PATRIDGE--A daughter came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Patridge--weight 7 1/2 lbs. They have concluded to let her remain. [Monroe.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Hudson issued a marriage license Monday to Martin Albers and Miss Hulda Krause, both of Platte county, and aged respectively 27 and 23 years.MARRIED
NELSON-SHUSTER--At the Nebraska house Oct. 28, by Rev. W. M. Worley, James W. Nelson and Miss Anna V. Shuster, all of this county.DIED
LONGSHORE--Ed. Early learned yesterday morning that S.C. Longshore, formerly of this place, died recently at San Francisco.BENTZ--P.J. Bentz, formerly a teacher of this county, now a newspaper proprietor in Woonsocket, South Dakota, was in the county last week, called hither by the death, Sunday week, of his mother, Mrs. Barbara A. Bentz, near Humphrey. He tells us that prohibition has been in operation with them for four years and there are no saloons and no drunkenness. Drug-stores there are, of course, but they do not sell by the drink. He considers the best feature of prohibition is that the temptation to drink is removed from the young. Public sentiment with them, he says, is two-thirds in favor of prohibition.
WATTS--The youngest child of Arthur Watts died on Thursday and was buried on Friday. Services were held in the church. Sympathy is extended by their large circle of friends. [O'Kay.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, November 1, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Hudson yesterday afternoon granted marriage licenses to Martin Albers, aged 27 and Hulda Krause, aged 23; James W. Nelson, aged 24 and Anna V. Shuster, aged 23. All these parties are residents of Platte county.MARRIED
HURD-LUTH--Last night at the home of the bride's parents, Miss Minnie E. Luth and Maynard P. Hurd were united in marriage. Rev. Rush, pastor of the Baptist church in Albion performed the ceremony.
Both of these young people are well and favorably known in this city and The Telegram with their many friends wishes them bon voyage on the matrimonial sea.
The Columbus Journal, November 6, 1889
BIRTHS
ELSTON--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. M. Elston last night.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Hudson issued marriage license last week: John Penchock, Wyoming, Eva Wiater, Platte county; Albin Cechor and Annie Oswald both of Platte county; John Badars, Sweetwater, Wyo., and Rosa Twardoski of Platte county.MARRIED
HURD-LUTH--At the residence of the bride's parents in Columbus, Oct. 30th, by Rev. Rush, Maynard P. Hurd and Miss Minnie E. Luth, both of Columbus.
The happy young couple are, every way, worthy the abundant good wishes of their numerous friends.DIED
COOLIDGE--November 2d, Lester, infant son of J. W. and Annie Coolidge, aged 1 year, 2 months and 14 days.
The afflicted parents have the sympathy of all their acquaintances in the loss of their darling child.SHEPARD--Oct. 31st, George S., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Shepard, in the sixteenth year of his age.
The young lad had been an invalid nearly all the days of his life, and many who saw him were touched with pity at his sufferings and deprivations. the funeral took place Thursday, Rev. J. V. Griswold officiating. Let us hope that in the Summer Land today his joyous spirit, freed from pain, is basking in the eternal sunlight.
His beautiful, blameless life and patient endurance of growing infirmity were an inspiration to all who knew and loved him.
...??--Mrs. O.D. Butler was called to Topeka, Kansas, Friday, by the death of her mother.
CLARK--Quite a number from this neighborhood attended the funeral of Mrs. John Clark at Fairview. This is very crushing blow to the family. They have the sincere sympathy of all their acquaintances.
COAN--Friday, November 1st, at Denver, Col., of typhoid fever, Charles Henry Coan, son of Henry D. and Francis I. Coan, in the twenty-fourth year of his age.
He was born January 21st, 1866, at Clayton, Ill. He had been in Denver three years and a half, the last six months his brother Alvin working in the same office with him. Charles was sick with typhoid fever about a year ago, and had never fully recovered from the attack. About a month ago he was again attacked by the disease, got better, but had a relapse causing hemorrhage of the bowels, resulting in his death last Friday at noon. Alvin had on Wednesday telegraphed for his mother, who arrived in time to see him before death.
The funeral took place from the Presbyterian church in this city, Sunday at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. V. Criswold preaching the funeral sermon.
The many friends of the family will sympathize with them in the loss of one who was very dear to them. Peace to his memory.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, November 8, 1889
BIRTHS
SIXBERRY--Henry Sixberry, a resident of the prolific Third ward is the happy father of twins. They were born last night.MARRIED
RAPP-GLUR--Miss Anna Glur and Simon K. Rapp were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother in this city yesterday, Judge Hudson tying the knot. The bride is an intelligent and highly respected young lady who has many friends. Mr. Rapp is a baggageman on the Union Pacific branch running between Columbus and Albion. He has the respect and the esteem of his associates.CECHA-OSWALD--Saturday afternoon, at the newly acquired and neatly furnished home of the groom in this city, Miss Annie Oswald and Alvin Cecha were united in marriage. In the presence of a number of friends of the contracting parties Judge Hudson tied the gordian knot. Several parties were up from Schuyler in attendance at this wedding among whom was the genial editor of the Nova Doba, F.K. Ringsmuth. After the ceremony the guests were all regaled with dinner and wine.
DIED
SHEPARD--George, the 15-year old son of W.W. Shepard died yesterday. He has been an invalid all his life. The funeral services were conducted from the residence this afternoon, Rev. Griswold officiating.COAN--H.D. Coan received the sad intelligence this morning of the death of his son Charles, who died in Denver yesterday of typhoid fever. Mrs. Coan will arrive with the remains of her dead boy on the Burlington & Missouri train tonight. She is accompanied on her sad journey by her son Malvin. The funeral of the deceased will be conducted from the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock p.m. tomorrow.
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The remains of Charles Coan, whose death occurred in Denver, an account of which appeared in The Telegram Saturday, were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery yesterday.MUELLER--Mrs. Otto Mueller died at her home on Shell Creek, Friday night last, at the advanced age of 74 years, of pneumonia. Her remains were laid to rest yesterday, Rev. H. Miessler preaching the sermon.
COOLIDGE--The infant son of J.W. Coolidge, whose illness has been mentioned several times in The Telegram succumbed to the inevitable Saturday evening and passed into the boundless and expanseless realms of the unknown. The funeral of the little one was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the residence, Rev. Ferris of the Episcopal church saying the last kind words of tribute and consolation.
The Columbus Journal, November 13, 1889
MARRIAGE LICENSES
GERRARD-CROOKHAM--F.H. Gerrard and Mrs. Mary A. Crookham of Oconee have been licensed to wed. Gerrard is 41 years of age and Mrs. Crookham 38.DIED
BALLOU--Sunday morning last, Nov. 10th, at 2 o'clock, John A. Ballou, in the seventy-eighth year of his age.
The funeral took place yesterday at 2 o'clock from his late residence.TSCHUDY--Nov. 8th, Frank, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Tschudy, aged five years.
While playing with a revolver Friday morning, it was accidentally discharged, the ball entering his right breast, resulting in his death the same day.
The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances in the loss of their boy.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, November 15, 1889
DIED
TSCHUDY--Frank, the five-year-old son of J.B. Tschudy of this city, accidentally shot himelf about 11 o'clock this morning while playing with a revolver. The little fellow was playing around the house and getting hold of a 32-calibre revolver that was left carelessly in his reach, accidentally discharged it, the ball entering his right breast and ranging downward passed through his lung and out below the ribs in his back. When the weapon was discharged it must have been in close proximity to his body as his coat was burned where the ball entered.
Drs. Martyn & Schug were called to attend the little sufferer. The doctors think the wound will prove fatal.
Later--Just before going to press we learn that the child is dead.
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Frankie, the five and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Tschudy, who accidentally shot himself yesterday, will be buried tomorrow (Sunday) at 3 p.m., Rev. Fleischer conducting the ceremonies. The services will be held at the residence. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
The little fellow was shot about 11 a.m. and lingered about three hours, dying at 2 p.m. Frankie is the same little lad who got hold of some powder last May which he ignited with a match burning himself quite seriously.
[...and...] Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Harmer came up from Lincoln Saturday to attend the funeral of Frankie Tschudy, who was a brother of Mrs. Harmer.ERICKSON--Axel Erickson who resided on the Lookingglass on the Swan Nelson farm, in Woodville township, was kicked in the stomach by a horse Sunday and died from the effects of the injuries sustained Tuesday. His remains were interred today.
BALLOU--The funeral of J.A. Ballou who died Sunday morning, occurred at 2 p.m. today, the services being held at the residence in the eastern part of the city. The deceased was 77 years of age.
The Columbus Journal, November 20, 1889
BIRTHS
STEVENSON--Monday morning, Nov. 18th, to Mrs. Farnk Stevenson, a bouncing boy.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Hudson issued the following licenses the past week: Fred McDonald and Miss Anna Thurston, both of Merrick Co.; Peter Francis of Wyoming, and Miss Alice Elston of Columbus; Maternus Schaffer of Fall River S.D., and Lizzie Esopp, of Platte Co.; Fred H. Gillett of Madison Co., and Miss Mamie Phillips of Platte Center; Louis Hurner and Nannie Lemp, both of Platte Co.; John Kost of South Omaha, and Miss Kittie Caffrey of Columbus.MARRIED
GERRARD-CROOKHAM--At Oconee, Nov. 14th, by Rev. J. V. Griswold of this city, F. H. Gerrard and Mrs. Mary A. Crookham, all of Platte county.DIED
LATHROP--November 8th, at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lathrop, near Duncan, Budford H. Lathrop, after an illness of six months, aged 31 years.
The deceased came from Rock Island, Ill., to this state in 1880. He leaves a wife and little girl with his aged parents to mourn his loss. He was a thorough christian and beloved by everybody. The remains were buried in the Duncan cemetery, Rev. Ferris of the Episcopal church, this city, preaching the sermon.ERICSON--Axel Ericson a farmer several miles west of Platte Center was kicked in the stomach by a yearling colt while driving his horses into the barn Sunday, Nov. 10th. He suffered terribly until the following Tuesday morning, when he died. He leaves a wife and child.
CONRAD--Little seven years old Clarence Conrad, living with his parents about two miles from Leigh, coming home from herding cattle, Friday evening about 5 o'clock, came to a sudden death. His mother had fastened his mittens together with a heavy string around his neck. This string caught on the knob of the saddle when the boy attempted to slide off his horse, and, not being able to help himself, he died of strangulation. The horse walked up to the well to drink, and Mrs. Conrad, noticing her little boy, came out of the house and there found the dead body of Clarence dangling by the side of the animal. The boy's father was absent at the time, and the mother is nearly crazy with grief.
MUELLER--Died, Friday, November 1, Mrs. Otto Mueller of pneumonia at the advanced age of 73 years, 8 months and 16 days. Mrs. Mueller was an old resident of Bismarck, having lived here about twenty years. She and her husband were among the early settlers here, coming from Wisconsin, where she has a son. He, however, did not receive news of her illness in time to reach her although he was telegraphed two days before her death. [Bismarck Township.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, November 22, 1989
BIRTHS
POLLOCK--H.M. Pollock is the delighted father of a new daughter, who made her debut yesterday evening.STEVENSON--Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevenson welcomed the arrival of a son at their home yesterday.
SULLIVAN--William M. Sullivan of Shell Creek, was in the city yesterday. His physiognomy was illumined by an 8x10 smile, which was occasioned by the arrival of a new son at his house.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Today Judge Hudson issued marriage licenses as follows:
Maternus Schaffer, aged 26, resident of Dakota and Miss Lizzie Esopp, aged 25, of Platte county.
F.H. Gillett, aged 25, of Norfolk and Miss Mamie Phlilips, aged 22, of Platte Center.
On Wednesday, Judge Hudson issued a marriage license to Andrew F. Winell and Miss Thilda Person. Mr. Winell is a resident of Fillmore county and Miss Person a resident of this county.
On Thursday evening a license was issued to Fred McDonald and Miss Anna Thurston, both of Merrick county, and Judge Hudson married them.
Today Peter Francis and Miss Alice Elston were licensed to wed, and will be married by Judge Hudson at the home of the bride's parents in this city this evening. Mr. Francis is a resident of Carbon, Wyo.Louis Hurner, aged 25 and Miss Minnie Lemp, aged 23, have been licensed to wed. They are residents of Platte county.
Newt. Hampton, aged 22 and Mrs. Eva Winters, aged 22, were licensed to wed today. They are both of Platte county.
MARRIED
KOST-CAFFREY--John Kost of Omaha, and Miss Kittie Caffrey of this city were united in marriage yesterday. Father Ryan performing the ceremony. The newly wedded couple left for Omaha shortly after the ceremony, where the groom has a position with the Union Pacific as section foreman.GERRARD-CROOKHAM--F.H. Gerrard and Mrs. Mary A. Crookham were married at Oconee last Thursday, Rev. J.V. Griswold of this city officiating.
FRANCIS-ELSTON--Peter Francis who was married to Miss Alice Elston Saturday evening, left the same night with his bride for Carbon, Wyo., where they will reside.
GILLETT-PHILLIPS--F.H. Gillett of Norfolk, who was united in marriage at Platte Center with Miss Mamie Phillips, was at the Thurston with his bride yesterday.
DIED
LISCO--From today's Omaha Republican we clip the following dispatch which was sent to that paper from North Platte under date of November 20:
"A sudden death occurred at the Nebraska house in this place some time during the day. John Lisco of Brady Island, registered and went to bed about 4 o'clock this morning. Not appearing all day the proprietor, J.C. Federhoof, at supper time called him. Receiving no response he broke open the door and found Lisco dead. All appearances indicate that he had been dead some time. A coroner's jury has been summoned to meet tomorrow at 9 o'clock."
The deceased was a son-in-law of Guy C. Barnum, who resides in this county, south of the city. We understand that Mr. Barnum went to North Platte today, to bring the remains to Clarks for burial.
The Columbus Journal, November 27, 1889
BIRTHS
HAGEL--Friday, November 22d, to Mrs. Paul Hagel, a son.WOLF--Sunday, November 24th, to Mrs. Herman Wolf, a son.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued Monday to Newt Hampton, aged 22, and Mrs. Eva Winters aged 22, both of Platte county.DIED
LISCO--November 19th, of heart disease, John S. Lisco, aged 44 years.
Mr. Lisco's residence of late years had been at Clarks. He had been at Brady Island baling hay and went to North Platte on business for a day, stopping at the Nebraska house.
Not appearing the next day, and not answering to call, the landlord broke open the door, and found him dead. The remains were brought to Clarks, where the funeral took place Friday, conducted by the Knights of Honor and the Ancient Order United Workmen, of which orders deceased was a member.
Mr. Lisco formerly lived in this vicinity and was son-in-law of Hon. Guy C. Barnum. He leaves a widow and four children to mourn the loss of a fond husband and indulgent father. Peace to his memory.KASTALENDA--Monday morning, Nov. 25th, of suffocation, Mrs. John Kastalenda of this city.
Their house had been newly plastered and the sleeping room had been well ventilated. Sunday night it was supposed that, with a good fire in the room, the air would be all right, but along towards morning the wife complained of nausea, and the husband of headache, but both went to sleep again. Later, both fell out of bed to the floor, the man recovering consciousness but the woman dying. It is supposed that besides the moist plaster, gas from the stove added its deadly potion.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, November 29, 1889
BIRTHS
HAGEL--Sly fellow, that Paul Hagel. He has been going around with an 8x10 smile on his face for the past few days, but never a word did he utter as to the cause of it. It transpires that the reason Paul is so happy is because a twelve pound son arrived at his home Friday night.FLEMING--Bob Fleming the genial passesnger conductor on the Sioux City run, and junior partner in the Fleming hotel, is the happy father of a new boy which arrived at his home in Missouri Valley, Ia., Saturday. This makes the fourth boy, and as the quartette are blessed with two sisters, Bob is the father of a snug family of six.
MARRIED
GILLETT-PHILLIPS--At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Phillips, in Platte Center, November 19, Mamie D. Phlips and Frank H. Gillett of Norfolk, were united in marriage, Dean Whitmarsh of Norfolk, pronouncing the beautiful ceremony of the Episcopal church.
The bride was attired in a cream satin dress, trimmed in pearls and a corsage boquet of tea roses. The groom was attired in the conventional costume of black. The ceremony was performed under a beautiful floral bell composed of similax and calla lillies.
Mr. and Mrs. Gillett left immediately for the east where they will spend the greater portion of the winter, spending a portion of their time at Chicago, New York and other eastern cities, returning in the spring and taking up their residence in Norfolk.
The following is a list of presents:
Father and mother of the bride, china tea set and silver forks; Pheb, sister of the bride, hand painted placque in frame, hand painted lambrequin and toilet mats; Judie, brother of the bride, large bottle of perfumer; Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Bishop, St. Louis, Mo., one dozen silver tea spoons in case; Mr. and Mrs. Branson, California, cut glass sugar bowl in silver stand and box of beautiful flowers; Lillie Brnason, book of poems; Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Frot, Stnaton, Neb., white flannel blankets; Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Harrington, Madison, Neb., gold ring; C.A. Divet, Madison, Wis., silver, gold lined spoon holder; Mr. and Mrs. T. Friedhof, Columbus, Neb. hammered solid silver mush and milk set; Sam Friedhof, fruit set; Theodore Friedhof, jr., pepper and salt set; Mr. and Mrs. McClary, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Warren and Sam McClary, Norfolk, elegran bronze vases; Mr. and Mrs. Gerceke, Norfolk, plush table scarf embroidered in aresene, and corsage boquet of tea roses; Ada Gerceke, enameled silver, gold lined toothpick holder and potato kettle and masher; Emmett McFadden, Norfolk, half dozen solid silver, hand carved tea spoons in plush case; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Morey, Norfolk, set silver fruit knives in case; Miss Weaver and H. Pasewalk, Norfolk, silver, gold lined nut bowl; Miss Nellie Rogers, Norfolk, white house cook book; Mr. and Mrs. H. Milliman, Platte Center, turkish rug; Herman Milliman, cream pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Kehoe, Platte Center, silver syrup pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. Kent, Platte Center, water pitcher and fruit dish; Mrs. Mary Taylor, Platte Center, embroidered handkerchief; Mr. and Mrs. W.L. COok and sister, Lizzie, Kearney, Neb., set silver fruit knives and plates; Miss Edna Small, Norfolk, set silver nut picks in case; Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Macken, Platte Center, silver pickle castor.
The Telegram acknowledges a goodly supply of toothsome cake, which arrived with the notice of this marriage, and only hopes that the joys through life of this couple may be as sweet to their souls as the cake was to our palates.DIED
CASTOLINDA--Mrs. Sophia Castolinda was asphixiated at her home in the Polander quarters on the bottom last night.
Her husband, John Castolinda, had just completed a small residence which was plastered last Saturday. He and his wife moved in immediately. The room in which the woman met her death was a small 10x12, unventilated place. She and her husband retired to bed on Sunday night and left a blazing fire in a cook stove which was in the room. The heat from the stove caused the fresh plastering to give forth steam, which was the cause of the woman's death. Sometime during the night, Castolinda the husband, presumably while tossing about, caused by the strangling sensation produced by the poisonous vapor, fell out of bed to the floor. He awoke, and realizing that something was wrong crawled to the door and attempted to open it. He was so exhausted that he could not get the door open, and in a little bit become unconscious again. When he next regained consciousness at about 7:30 this morning, he was lying on the floor near the door. He succeeded in opening the door then and gave the alarm to his neighbors. When they arrived they found that the woman had also fallen about [sic] of bed, but too late to save her from deadly effect of the poisonous vapor, as she was dead.
Drs. Martyn & Shug were called, but their services were unnecessary as the woman had passed beyond the need of earthly aid, and the exposure to fresh air had completely restored the man.
Falling to the floor in time and getting down below the vapor where the air was pure, is all that saved Castolinda's life.
The deceased woman was about 24 years of age, and had been married about two years. She leaves no children.LISCO--The funeral of John Lisco, who died suddenly from heart disease in a North Platte hotel, occurred at Clarks yesterday. The deceased leaves a wife and four children, the eldest of which is 13 years of age. Robert Lisco, brother of the deceased went up from here to attend the funeral.
The Columbus Journal, December 4, 1889
BIRTHS
MATHEWSON--November 28th, to Mrs. J. H. Mathewson, a daughter.MACFARLAND--November 28th, at Omaha, to Mrs. J. M. Macfarland, a son.
SCHRIEBER; NAUENBURG--This week we are pleased to chronicle two important events, i.e., the birth to Mr. and Mrs. William Schrieber, of a young son, on Saturday, November 16th, and Friday the 22d, ditto, to Mr. and Mrs. Nauenburg lately from Russia. This shows an increase of population by two, and a prospect for that many future citizens of Bismark. [Bismarck Township.]
MARRIED
KELLEY-JONES--November 28th, by Rev. J. V. Griswold, Charles Kelley and Mary W. Jones, all of this county.MURPHY-O'BRIEN--At 9 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. D.W. Murphy and Miss Margaret A. O'Brien were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Father McCartney at the Catholic church, corner of Thirteenth and M streets, in the presence of a few invited guests, who heartily congratulated the newly married couple on the new step taken. The attendants in waiting were Mr. F.S. Murphy, a brother of the groom, and Miss Katie Carroll of Columbus. Mr. Murphy is a resident of Lincoln of long standing and a trusted employe of the Journal. The bride has been a resident of Columbus, where she is well known and has a large circle of friends.--[Lincoln Journal, Nov. 28.]
DIED
FLEMING--The third son of Rob't Fleming, one of the proprietors of the Fleming hotel, died yesterday morning, at his home in Missouri Valley, Ia.SINKULA--Mrs. Mary Sinkula died in Colfax county last week at the age of 97. She had, living, children, grand children, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. Nebraska is a great state.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, December 6, 1889
BIRTHS
MARTIN--J.L. Watrous and J.C. Martin of Clarks were in the city today. Jack Martin reports the arrival of a new girl baby at his home. The young lady of tender age arrived on Saturday last.GASS--Sam Gass has been wearing a broad, goodnatured smile on his face for two days but not until today did he say cigars on a bouncing baby boy.
MACFARLAND--A little boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Macfarland of Omaha, last Friday. Reports say that both mother and child are doing well.
MARRIED
MURPHY-O'BRIEN--Mr. D.W. Murphy, one of the nicest young gentlemen and one of the best printers employed on the Lincoln Journal, and Miss Maggie O'Brien of this city, were married in Lincoln last week.
The bride is well known in Columbus where she has lived for some years. She is a sister of William and Robert O'Brien of this city. The newly wedded couple will reside in Lincoln.
Speaking of the marriage, the State Journal of Thursday, November 28 says:
At 9 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. D.W. Murphy and Miss Margaret A. O'Brien were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Father McCartney at the Catholic church, corner of Thirteenth and M streets, in the presence of a few invited guests, who heartily congratulated the newly married couple on the new step taken. The attendants in waiting were Mr. F.S. Murphy, a brother of the groom, and Miss Katie Carroll of Columbus. Mr. Murphy is a resident of Lincoln of long standing and a trusted employe of the Journal. The bride has been a resident of Columbus, where she is well known and has a large circle of friends.KELLY-JONES--Miss Mary W. Jones and Charles Kelly were united in marriage at Oconee on Thanksgiving day, Rev. J.V. Griswold, pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, performing the ceremony.
The Columbus Journal, December 11, 1889
MARRIED
MacMAHON-FITZERALD--A copy of the Freeman's Journal of Dublin, Nov. 8, announces the marriage of Ennis MacMahon, Killadysart, to Miss Susan Fitzgerald of Kilrush. The groom is a brother of John MacMahon of this city.HILLIARD-HOSNER--Monday last Judge Hudson joined in married Wm. Hilliard and Miss Emma Hosner.
DIED
OLCUTT--December 6th, of congestion of the lungs, after an illness of two weeks, Amanda Melvina, wife of C. Olcutt, aged 56 years, 11 months and 22 days.
Mrs. Olcutt was married in 1852 and had lived in Nebraska seven years. She had been ailing, of lung troubles, for nineteen years. She was a very estimable lady, and all who know the family will sympathize with them in an affliction which will endure until they all meet again in the Summer Land.
The burial was to take place yesterday, Tuesday, at 10 o'clock at Bellwood.WERTERER--December 5th, at his residence William Werterer, aged 67 years, 6 months and 8 days.
The funeral took place Friday, Rev. Meissner officating, and Jacob Guter, Jacob Lewis, G. W. Fulton, A. Mathis, George Henggler and Edwin Ahrens acting as pall bearers, the remains being followed to the Lutheran's St. John's church near Shell Creek mills, by a large concourse of neighbors and friends.
Mr. Werterer was among the first settlers in this part of Nebraska, coming in 1857, and was much respected by all his acquaintances.
He had been sick about three months and died of paralysis.
He leaves a son, Louis, the only member of the family.KRAMER--Carl and Louis Kramer were called to Friendville Saturday by the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs. G. Kramer.
Portion of The Columbus Journal with local news is missing for December 18, 1889 and entire issue for December 25, 1889 is missing.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, December 13, 1889
BIRTHS
ROEN--As The Telegram force smoked fragrant Havannas this morning and watched the smoke curling and winding heavenward, they dreamed of babyland, where all is pure and sweet--where all hearts are pure and where the instincts are those of nature and of love. The calm and solace afforded the perturbed spirit of the newspaper slaves was drawn from elegant cigars furnished them by G.T. Roen, and their thoughts were in accord with the auspicious occasion as Mr. Roen is rejoicing over the advent of a son at his home, who arrived at an early breakfast hour this morning--6 a.m.DIED
WETHERER--William Wetherer of Shell Creek, one of the old time settlers of this county died last night.STAAB--Mrs. L. Staab of Leigh died on Friday after an illness of over a year with a rheumatic affection. She was buried in Sherman township, this county, Sunday, Rev. Schumann preaching the funeral sermon. Several people from this city attended the funeral. The deceased lady was about 55 years of age.
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Louis Staab, who was called to Leigh by the death of his mother, was in the city today, en route home to Chicago. His youngest brother, Otto, was with him and goes to Chicago to go to school.KRAMER?--Carl and Louis Kramer have gone to Friend, Neb., to attend the funeral of their sister-in-law, who died Saturday.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, December 20, 1889
BIRTHS
NEWMAN--Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Newman are rejoicing over the arrival of an heiress at their home, their first born.VAWTER--George E. Vawter, foreman of The Telegram office came upstairs yesterday morning, four flights at a jump bearing a box of cigars, while there was a broad smile on his countenance which caused the front part of his physiognomy to hold communion with the back of his neck. All he could say was "smoke boys; its a girl."
MARRIED
DUNBAR-McCOY--C.M. Hoffman, conductor on the Fullerton branch, is at present running on the Sioux City-Lincoln passenger, in place of P.E. Dunbar who was granted a vacation which he improved by getting married at Marysville, Kas., yesterday, the bride being Miss Elizabeth McCoy.STUART-HARRIGAN--Alexia Harrigan, of Columbus, Neb., and F.A.M. Stuart, postmaster at Wendover, were married here last evening. Rev. Geo. C. Rafter performed the ceremony. The wedding was a private affair. Mr. Stuart has been a resident of Laramie county a long time and has many friends in the country.--Cheyenne Daily Leader, December 11.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Charity Smith and a sister of Dave Smith of this city.DIED
CLOTHER--George W. Clother is dead. This is the news that was heralded around the city last night, and many were the expressions of sorrow heard when the sad truth was told. Although Mr. Clother's death had been anticipated for several days before, yet when it occurred in all of its stern reality, it was nevertheless a shock to the people of this city who have been well acquainted with the deceased for the past thirty years.
The deceased has been a great sufferer during the past eighteen months, the incipient cause being a tumor on his right leg. The tumor was removed March 5 last, but the limb kept growing worse and on July 13 it was found necessary to amputate it above the knee. This for a time gave the patient some relief, but only for a short time. He was taken ill again about six weeks ago and has been gradually but surely failing ever since. His last illness was the outgrowth or continuation of the first trouble, the medical term for which is mylities, the culmination of which was paralysis of the bowels and death.
The cause of the tumor on Mr. Clother's leg was an injury received while he was with Buffalo Bill's show, with which he was engaged in the first season. While out with the street parade in Troy, N.Y., Mr. Clother's horse fell with him on a paved street and his leg was caught under the animal and an injury to the bone was the result.
The vital spark of the deceased--the slender thread between life and eternity was broken at 5:30 p.m. yesterday evening. During his last hours, he was surrounded by his family, brother and other relatives.
The funeral will be held tomorrow (Sunday) at 2 p.m., services being held at the Opera house, Rev. J.V. Griswold preaching the sermon. The funeral ceremonies will be under the management of the Columbus Fire department, of which Mr. Clother was a member. He was a charter member of the Pioneer hook and ladder company, and was chief of the department in 1880.
The fire department held a meeting last night and arranged to attend the funeral and selected the following gentlemen to act as pall bearers: J.E. North, William Schilz, Louis Schwarz, James Pearsall, W.A. McAllister, and Richard Jenkinson.
The deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn the loss of an affectionate and kind husband and father. The children are a boy and a girl--Enor Blanch, about 14 years of age and George W., about 10 years old.BIOGRAPHICAL
George W. Clother was born at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., July 19, 1838; was married in London, Canada, October 16, 1871 to Miss Hannah Mathews. In the year 1859 he went to Pike's Peak with his father, C.D. Clother. Returning the same year he located on a farm, south of the Loup river, known as the North farm and now the property of Mrs. E.H. Chambers of his city, daughter of the late lamented Major Frank North. In the spring of 1868, he and his father erected the Clother house, which they conducted under the firm name of C.D. & G.W. Clother until 1877, when George retired from the hotel and engaged in the lumber business. He remained in the lumber business about a year when he sold out and again engaged in the hotel business with his father, with whom he remained until the latter's death, which occurred August 27, 1886. Since his father's death and up to last spring, he conducted the hotel business alone. Besides his hotel business Mr. Clother carried on an extensive traffic in furs, trading with the Indians. He could speak their language and was a great favorite among the Red men, who called him "Buckscuddy", the interpretation of which is curly head. He belonged to no civil societies, or lodges, except the fire department.
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The funeral of the late George W. Clother occurred Sunday afternoon, the services being held at the opera house in order to accommodate the vast concourse of people who desired to pay their respects to the memory of the deceased. Rev. J.V. Griswold was the officiating minister.
The turn out was as large probably as was ever witnessed on a like occasion in this city.
About twenty Omaha Indians who were camped near the city attended the funeral.
The procession was headed by the Columbus band and the fire department in uniform.CATE--Word has reached this city of the death of Mrs. Cate, wife of Rev. C.N. Cate, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city. The lady died recently at her home in Paola, Kas. She was a sister of the late Philip Cain and was well known in society circles here.
WILKEN--Herman Wilken, one of Platte county's oldest and most respected farmers, died at his residence on Schaad creek, Bismark township, yesterday morning. His funeral will be held at the German Lutheran church on Shell creek, Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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The funeral of Herman Wilken, who died Monday, occurred at the German Lutheran church on Shell Creek yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Fischer officiating.
Among the people who attended from this city were A. Boettcher, Arnold Oehlrich and J.R. Meagher.
The turn out to the funeral was very large, there being ninety teams in the procession, with an average of about four people to each rig.
The deceased was 51 years of age, and was a soldier during the war and a member of the Iron Brigade.GALLIGAN--Patrick Galligan, who resided near Lindsay, died Sunday of quick consumption.
PAXTON--The little six-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Paxton died at the residence of Mrs. Paxton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Vanalstine, in this city yesterday morning about 1 o'clock. The little one had been ill for several days and a couple of days before its death Mr. Paxton was notified and came up from Falls City.
The bereaved parents left with the earthly remains of their first born, for their home in Falls City yesterday morning, via the Burlington & Missouri.
Mrs. Paxton came up some weeks ago and intended staying over the holidays with her parents, but the Grim Reaper, has caused her to terminate her visit and what was to have been an occasion for pleasure has been turned into one of mourning and sorrow.FOX--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fox died at the home of its parents Saturday afternoon after an illness of some weeks.
The little one found its last earthly resting place Sunday, the funeral services being held at Grace Episcopal church, Rev. J.O. Ferris saying the words of comfort to the bereaved parents and friends.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, December 27, 1889
BIRTHS
TOMLIN--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Tomlin Thursday night.JOHNSON--Ole Johnson, the agent of the Pacific express, is the papa of a new girl. The little miss arrived yesterday.
MORSE--A visitor arrived yesterday to spend Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Morse. It is a boy, and if anybody in Columbus feels more jubilent and happy today than Charlie Morse, we would like to see the color of his hair. After twenty-one years of married happiness this is the first heir.
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
GILMORE-SLAUGHTER--Cards are out announcing the fact that Miss Annella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brad D. Slaughter, and Mr. Frank M. Gilmore will be married at the Methodist Episcopal church in Fullerton, Monday December 30, at 9 a.m. The couple will leave the same day for Elk Point, S.D., where they will be at home after January 1.DIED
GALLIGAN--Mr. Galligan died at his farm one-half mile south of town last Sunday, December 15, after an illness of four or five months of Bright's disease of the kidneys. He was born at Cavan, Ireland, 1844, and came to America in 1864. In the year 1870 he came to Platte County and purchased the farm he owned at the time of his death, having lived there ever since. The funeral was held last Tuesday and a very large concourse of friends and relatives, followed the remains to the Catholic church six miles south of Lindsay, where services were held, after which his body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Galligan thoroughly enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and the kindness of his disposition and his upright character was admired by all. The deceased leaves a wife and five children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and affectionate father. Although Mr. Galligan's death, for the past two or three weeks was momentarily expected by his relatives and friends, nevertheless it was a shock to the people of this place when first announced.--Lindsay Times.