The Columbus Journal, January 1, 1890
MARRIED
BURSTON-ANDERSON--At the Presbyterian parsonage, Dec. 30th, Mr. William Burston of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Hanna Anderson of Omaha.HELLBUSH-LEUSCHEN--December 25th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. H. Schuman, William Hellbush and Miss Elvina Leuschen, all of Platte county.
DIED
BRANDT--After-effects of a siege of influenza, which he experienced last winter and from which he never fully recovered, caused the death of Henry C. Brandt at his farm home seven miles north of Monroe last Saturday at 1:20 p.m. Mr. Brandt was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brandt, of Columbus, and was 36 years old, having been born April 17, 1883. He leaves his wife and three children. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the St. Paul Lutheran church in Monroe township.
The Columbus Journal, January 8, 1890
MARRIED
TSCHUDY-BAEDER--January 1st, at the residence of the bride's parents, J.C. Tschudy and Miss Minnie Baeder.FULTON-MITCHELL--January 2d, at the resident of the bride's parents near Oconee, by Rev. W.M. Worley, Charles W. Fulton and Miss Sarah A. Mitchell, all of this county.
SPOERRY-KUMMER--At the residence of Judge Hudson, by the Judge, Jan. 5th, Henry T. Spoerry and Rosina Kummer.
The Journal wishes them long life and properity.POOLE-WOODS--George W. Poole and Miss Lydia Belle Woods, residing near Richland were, on the 26th of December, 89, married by mistake, intentional on the part of Poole. Both are school teachers, but the lady is indignant and will doubtless sue for divorce.
DIED
GODFREY--At his residence in Deep Creek Falls, Washington, Friday, Dec. 27th, 1889, of Bright's disease of the kidneys, John E. Godfrey, aged 51 years and 21 days.
Mr. Godfrey was a former resident of this city and had many warm friends, who will sincerely mourn his departure from earthly scenes. Peace to his memory.McDILL--January 3d, 1890, at 2:15 a.m. of inflammation of the brain, Samuel N. McDill, aged 35 years.
The deceased was born at Oxford, Ohio, whence he moved to Clifton, Ill., in 1877, engaging in the dry-good business with C.H. Sheldon; they came to Nebraska in 1882 and engaged in the stock business near this city. After two years, he sold out to Mr. Sheldon, and returned to Clifton, Ill., where he entered into business with Frank Rorer, his present partner, who came with him to this city last spring, erecting here the past summer the business block which bears the firm name, and in which the two friends were doing business, at the time deceased was stricken down, the day before Christmas.
The deceased had gained many friends among us. Although not quick to form new acquaintances, he was a man to appreciate the worth of true friends. Unassuming, he was yet solid in character; unobtrusive for himself, he was not slow in defending those whom he loved from the unjust criticisms of strangers. He stood nobly by his friends against all comers of high or low degree.
He leaves to mourn their loss his parents, James and Agnes of Oxford, Ohio, his brothers John of Oxford, and Milton of Denver, Colo., and his sister, Mrs. C. Douglas of Oxford.
Mr. McDill's parents arrived in the city Saturday and on Sunday started on their return trip home with the remains of their son.TASKER--Sunday, January 5th, 10:15 p.m., at his residence in this city, of pneumonia, Joseph E. Tasker, in the thirty-ninth year of his age.
Three weeks ago Monday Mr. Tasker was attacked with the prevailing epidemic. Christmas night he grew worse and since that time had been dangerously ill with pneumonia, although until Saturday hopes were entertained for his recovery. Saturday both lungs congested a second time and on Sunday night he passed away.
The funeral will take place today (Wednesday) at 1 o'clock; there will be prayer at the house and service at Grace Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. Ferris, the remains being consigned to their last resting place in the Columbus cemetery.
He was born at Pittsfield, New Hampshire, March 15, 1850, came to Nebraska in 1872; clerked at the bank of Gerrard & Reed in this city about four years. In '76, for a few months visited in the east; returned and engaged in the stock business with his brother; then in the lumber business at Platte Center for A. Henry, several years, and in the spring of '83 started in the real estate business with J.G. Routson; then was appointed cashier of the Columbus State Bank, which position he had occupied ever since till his sickness.
In October, '82, he was married to Miss Anna L. Gilbert who died in July '86. October 18, '88, he married Miss Minnie L. Heath who, with their infant child, survives him; also his father and mother, Rev. and Mrs. J.O. Tasker of Linwood, who were present with him at his death; his brother, John C. of Genoa, and his sisters, Mrs. J.H. Parke of Lynn, Mass.
Mr. Tasker was a very quiet, unassuming man, always strictly attentive to the business in hand, and always implicitly trusted by his employers. He had few intimate acquaintances, and thus many had an impression that he was austere, but such was not the case. His friends were highly valued by him, and no man was more tender-hearted than he to his friends.
This entire community sympathize with the relatives in their loss of a loved son, brother and husband.KROEGER--Monday morning, Paulina Kroeger, aged 19 years and August, aged 4, died of diptheria. Several other of August Kroeger's children are very sick with the same disease. They live near Duncan.
COOPER--Borowiak Bros. received word Monday of the death of their cousin, Mrs. Celia Cooper, at Council Bluffs.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 10, 1890
BIRTHS
ANDERSON--The Telegram force enjoyed some fine cigars yesterday, the gift of A. Anderson, president of the First national bank. It's a boy.TEDROW--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Tedrow yesterday morning. Mrs. Tedrow is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Kingston, who reside a few miles northwest of this city.
MARRIED
SPOERRY-KUMMER--Henry T. Spoerry and Rosina Kummer were married Sunday evening at the residence of County Judge Hudson, the judge tying the knot in the most approved style. The lives of these two have been somewhat similar, in that this is the third matrimonial voyage upon which each of the contracting parties have embarked. He is 53, and she is 44. Both are natives of Switzerland, and old residents of Platte county. May the present voyage prove both pleasant and profitable to these two new passengers.DIED
??--Some days ago, your attention was not only called through the columns of The Telegram, but Mr. John Eisenman of Loup township informed the sheriff and county attorney of the suspicious death and burial of an unknown man in Loup township. The matter calls for a thorough and searching invetigation and it not only should be made, but should be made at once.
Gentlemen, do not procrastinate. Investigate this case at once. The circumstances surrounding it are very suspicious, and should there be found anything wrong, the longer the investigation is postponed, the harder it will be to bring guilty parties to justice if any there be.McDILL--At 2:15 a.m., yesterday Samuel N. McDill ceased to breath and sorrowing friends knew that he was dead. Monday, Decemer 23, he was taken ill, but did not think it serious enough to compel him to take to his bed until the following day, when his illness became very pronounced. From the first he constantly grew worse, until the hour mentioned, when he expired. His disease was pronounced to be acute meningitis. During his whole sickness he was in great pain, and the agony he suffered seemed almost unendurable.
Samuel N. McDill was born at Oxford, Ohio, about 35 years ago. There he grew to manhood. In 1877 he removed to Clifton, Illinois and engaged in the general merchandise business with C.H. Sheldon, now a resident of this city. Later he and Mr. Sheldon disposed of their business and both came to Columbus and engaged in the live stock business. After two years he returned to Clifton and in partnershp with Frank Rorer engaged in the hardware business. About a year ago they sold this and came to Columbus to engage in the same business. Messrs. Rorer & McDill erected last year, one of the finest brick blocks in Columbus at the corner of Thirteenth and North streets, where a few months ago they placed a large stock of hardware.
Mr. McDill was unmarried. His father and mother are both living at their old Ohio home, as are also his brother John and sister Mrs. C. Douglas. Another brother, Milton, lives at Denver, arrived in the city yesterday. For 48 hours before he expired, Mr. McDill was unconscious. The day before he spoke audibly for the last time, and his final utterance was that name so dear to the dutiful son, "mother." His parents left night before last for Columbus, and were expected to arrive here during last night. Arrangements have not been made for the disposition of the remains, as it was thought bet to await the arrival of the deceased's parents. It is probable that funeral services will be held here, and then the remains will be shipped to his birth place, Oxford, Ohio, for interment.
Mr. McDill was a quiet, unassuming man, kind and considerate in his actions, a good business manager and a gentleman of sterling integrity. His early death is a sad blow to friends and relatives and a great loss to the community.
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Mr. and Mrs. John McDill, parents of S.N. McDill who died in this city Friday morning, arrived in the city yesterday and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Sheldon. They return at 11:20 today to their Ohio home with the remains of their son. There will be no funeral services held in this city.IFFLAND--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. I. Iffland died yesterday. Mr. Iffland has been quite sick himself for several days, and this makes the affliction doubly hard.
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The funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Iffland, which died last Saturday, occurred Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church.ORLEANS--An infant son, aged 4 months, of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Orleans died yesterday morning. The funeral will occur this morning at 9 o'clock, services being held at St. Bonaventure Catholic church.
TASKER--The community was startled yesterday morning with the sad intelligence of the death of Joseph E. Tasker, cashier of the Columbus State bank. Mr. Tasker was taken ill about two weeks ago with the prevaling epidemic, but had nearly recovered when he caught a severe cold and became much worse. He was not thought to be dangerously ill, however, until Saturday last, when hemorage set in and he became rapidly worse until Sunday night at 10:30 o'clock, when he died.
His remains will be buried Wednesday the 8th at 1 o'clock p.m. Prayer will be said at the residence and funeral services will be held at Grace Episcopal church. His remains will be buried in the Columbus cemetery.
Joseph E. Tasker was born at Pittsfield, New Hampshire, March 15, 1850, and was nearly 40 years old at the time of his death. He came to this country in 1872 and clerked for four years in the bank of Gerrard & Reed. For two years after this he was engaged in the lumber business at Platte Center. Coming back to Columbus he engaged for a time in the real estate business with John G. Routson. In 1883 he was appointed cashier of the Columbus State bank, a position which he held continuously up to the time of his death. Mr. Tasker has been twice married, his first wife, Anna E., whom he married in October 1883, dying July 14, 1886. October 18, 1888 he was married to Minnie L. Heath, who survives him. He leaves an infant child also. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Tasker, who were present at his death bed, are residents of Linwood, Nebraska. His only brother, John C., resides at Genoa, this state and his sister, Mrs. J.H. Park, is a resident of Lynn, Mass.
Joseph E. Tasker was a shrewd, successful business man, always guarding the interests in his charge with an eye single to the interests of his employers. He was a kind husband, and excellent neighbor. His integrity was never questioned and in his death Columbus has lost a public spirited citizen. Never robust and strong, Mr. Tasker was reserved and conservative, and preserved the respect of all his acquaintences.
The Telegram regrets his early death and extends to his heart broken wife its sincere condolences, wishing for her strength to bear her severe affliction.
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The funeral of the late Joseph E. Tasker occurred yesterday afternoon.KROEGER--The family of August Kroeger, living near Duncan, is having a sad time of it. Sunday two of the children died and four more are down sick with the same disease, diphtheria. The deceased are Paulina, aged eighteen and August, aged four. It is to be hoped that the others may recover from the dread disease.
The Columbus Journal, January 15, 1890
BIRTHS
ANDERSON--Jan. 6, to Mrs. A. Anderson, a son.TEDROW--Jan. 7, to Mrs. W.H. Tedrow, a daughter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage license have been issued to Peter Drong and Sofia Sempek, both of __unty; Elkana Maler, Hand county, N._., and Nellie Luther Platte county.J.A. Barber, our esteemed dry-goods merchand, and Miss May Brice of Tama, Ia., are to be married tomorrow (Thursday). Mr. Barber started east yesterday.
DIED
ANDERSON--Sunday, January 12, of pneumonia, Mrs. Mary E., wife of A. Anderson.
A few days ago only, Mrs. Anderson was the very embodiment and picture of health, and apparently had many years of life before her. About twelve days ago she was attacked with pleurisy, which developed into pneumonia. On the 6th a son was born to her, and from that time the pneumonia grew worse until death was the result.
Her maiden name was Mary E. Polley. She was born at Topeka, Kans., July 25th, 1865, and was married to Mr. Anderson in this city, March 24th, 1885. She leaves her three little boys, the eldest four years old, the youngest an infant of ten days, to feel the loss of as good a mother as ever blessed a boy.
Mrs. Anderson had a sincere friend wherever she had an acquaintance, for she had a remarkably good judgment and a very amiable disposition.
Mr. Anderson and his children have the heart-felt sympathy of the entire community, in their deep affliction, the pain of which can only be assuaged by the Divine hand.COLEMAN--January 10th, 3:20 a.m., after an illness of ten days, of influenza and pneumonia, Ella, wife of Frank A. Coleman.
The deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Freeman, and was born October 13, 1858. In 1878, in Illinois, she was married to Mr. Coleman.
She leaves her husband and their two children, Roy aged 11, and Lulu aged 5, to mourn a loss that can never be filled.
The funeral took place from the late residence of the deceased Sunday afternoon at four, having been postponed from one, for the arrival of a sister, Miss Annie Freeman, of Pennsylvania, who, it was ascertained by telegram, was en route, and arrived at three. Elder H.J. Hudson officiated, making very appropriate remarks for the occasion, suggested by Romans, chapter xviii, verses 18 to 25 inclusive. A striking coincidence occurred __________, when the Elder called for a testament, Mrs. Coleman's book was brought and opened at random upon the passage he wished, and the 24th verse was marked--"For we are saved by hope." Romans 8-32, on a slip of paper, was found on the opened page--"He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not, with him also freely give us all things."RANSDELL--Word was received here Sunday that Mrs. Ransdell, mother of W.T. and John died at her home in Vinton, Ia., last week.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 17, 1890
BIRTHS
NEWMAN--W.J. Newman, who resides east of the city, is the father of a new boy who is a Newman, in spite of his tender age and delicate physique. The birth occurred Wednesday night.SCHUBERT--Carl Schubert is the delighted father of a brand new baby girl. The little miss arrived yesterday morning.
BRUEN--Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Bruen are the happy parents of a baby girl. D.L. ran his horses nearly to death after a doctor thinking he would be the proud father of a boy, but he got left. [Grand Prairie.]
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
BARBER-BRICE--Next Thursday, at the bride's parents in Tama, Iowa, J.A. Barber, the dry goods prince will lead to the hymeneal altar, Miss Mary E. Brice. Cards are out announcing the happy event.MARRIED
MARLAR-LUTHER--A man walked into the county judge's office yesterday morning, leading a young lady by the hand. He asked Judge Hensley if he was the county judge. Upon being answered in the affirmative, he informed the judge that they came to get "hitched." The judge consented, and "hitched" them on the spot, for $3.50. He was Elkana Marlar and came all the way from Dakota to "hitch" up to Nettie Luther of Bellwood. May traveling in double harness prove pleasant for them.DIED
ANDERSON--The old saying that "death loves a shining mark" was never more fully exemplified than in the death of Mrs. Mary E. Anderson, wife of A. Anderson, president of the First National bank of this city. The mighty hand of the sovereign, Death, invaded this happy home at 6 o'clock Sunday morning last, and ruthlessly tore away the idol of the husband, and the being above all others most dear to three orphaned little boys--mother. Here are three little boys, one but a week old, who are never more to know the watchful care and loving kindesses of mother. 'Tis sad, very sad, and many are the hearts that are wrung with anguish, of people who were intimately acquainted with the deceased lady, and their sympathy with the bereaved family comes from the bottom of their hearts.
Mrs. Anderson had been ill but a short time. About ten days ago she was taken with an attack of pleurisy; this rapidly changed and developed into a case of pneumonia. On Monday, the 6th, she gave birth to a son, and from that time on the lung trouble kept growing worse until it culminated in her death, Sunday morning.
Mrs. Anderson had resided in this city for a number of years, having made her home with her aunt, Mrs. A.J. Arnold, before her marriage, and she had a large number of warm friends. Her maiden name was May E. Polley and she and Mr. Anderson were married in this city on March 24, 1885. Her father, J.A. Polley, of Topeka, Kas., and one brother who is engaged as an engineer on a Kansas road, survive her. Her untimely death nearly breaks the heart of an affectionate husband, and three boys, the eldest about four years of age and the other an infant, as above stated, suffer the irreparable loss of a loving mother.
May the Great Comforter, who is the source of all good and the fountain head of all love, comfort the bereaved family in this hour of sore affliction, and may He in His goodness watch over the tender little orphans who have just lost their best earthly friend.
The time of holding the funeral had not been set up to late yesterday evening as Mr. Anderson desired to wait until the father of the deceased arrived from Kansas, before fixing the date.
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The funeral of Mrs. A. Anderson was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock p.m., services being held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. Worley speaking the words of condolence and christian comfort. The funeral was largely attended.
The scene at the church was very affecting, as there was a vast concourse of friends of the deceased lady present, none of whom could restrain their tears.
The pall bearers were Jacob Greisen, J.H. Galley, W.M. Cornelius, W.A. McAllister, Henry Ragatz and O.T. Roen.
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J.A. Polley, father of Mrs. A. Anderson, arrived from Topeka, Kas., last night, coming up to attend his daughters funeral.
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Nettie Anderson a daughter, and a brother of A. Anderson arrived from Whitewater, Wis., last night. They came to attend the funeral of Mrs. Anderson.KROEGER--Wednesday night another child of August Kroeger, who resides south of Duncan, died of diptheria. This makes the fourth death from this terrible disease in Mr. Kroeger's family within the past few days. The last victim is a girl aged 10 years. Her funeral will occur today. There are five more of the children ill with the disease.
HORTON--The remains of Betsy S. Horton passed through the city yesterday en route to Nornellsville, N.Y. The deceased was quite aged and she died on the 13th inst., at Cedar Rapids of paralysis.
SCHMITZ--At 6 o'clock yesterday morning the eyes of P.J. Schmitz were closed in death. Mr. Schmitz had been ill but a few days. He died of pnuemonia.
Peter Joseph Schmitz was born in Germany, July 18, 1848. When but a lad he came to this country with his parents and settled in Wisconsin. There he remained until the fall of 1872 when he came to this county and settled on a homestead in Bismark township. He farmed for several years, after which he removed to this city and engaged in the saloon business, in which he continued up to the time of his death. He leaves a wife and five children, two boys and three girls, the eldest aged 17 and the youngest 4 years. His mother and two sisters survive him. His mother resides in this city. She is upwards of seventy years of age and is blind. His sisters are Mrs. J.P. Abts of this city and Mrs. John Busch of Minnesota.
The deceased was a member of the Catholic Knights of America and was treasurer of the local branch here. He was also a member of the fire department. He carried $2,000 life insurance in the Catholic Knights society.
Mr. Schmitz was a kind hearted man who had many friends. He was an indulgent husband, a kind father and a good citizen.
The funeral will occur tomorrow at 10 o'clock a.m., services being held at St. Bonaventura Catholic church.CHAMBERS--Several times the attention of the authorities and of the public has been called to the mysterious death and burial of a man up in Loup township. This case should certainly be investigated. From parties residing in Loup township we have gleaned the following particulars regarding the death of the man, etc.: The name of the deceased is Chambers. He died at the home of Osborn Charleston, Sunday, December 22, and was buried the day before Christmas. Chambers hailed from Polk county, but formerly worked up in the Charleston neighborhood in Loup township. On Saturday before his death, Charleston says he found Chambers in a state of intoxication at Silver Creek and took him home with him. Charleston says he notified the deceased's friends in Iowa of his death.
There are some ugly rumors afloat in the neighorhood to the effect that Chambers was the victim of foul play. It is stated by some that a party, of which Chambers was one, was indulging in a jamboree at night and playing cards. Inasmuch as the corpse bore some ugly marks about the head, it is suggested that he might have met his death in a drunken row. It is said that the mother of the deceased intends having the remains removed and interred at his former home in Iowa.
The Columbus Journal, January 22, 1890
DIED
SCHMITZ--January 15th, 6:15 a.m., of pneumonia, after a short illness, Peter Joseph Schmitz.
He was born in Germany, July 18th, 1848. Came to this country, with his parents, locating in Wisconsin. In 1872 he moved to this county, where he has since remained. He leaves a wife and five children, two boys and three girls, to mourn his departure.
He was an affectionate husband, an indulgent father, a kind and obliging neighbor, and had very many warm friends who sincerely mourn his loss.
The funeral took place Friday at 10 from Bona Ventura, Catholic church, the Fire Department, of which he was an active member, taking charge.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 24, 1890
BIRTHS
RICKLY--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Rickly last night.MARRIAGE LICENSES
SOUTHWORTH-ENGEL--Judge Hensley issued a license to wed to Charles F. Southworth and Elizabeth E. Engel, a Colfax county couple yesterday.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
LANG-BUCHER--The engagement of Miss Mary Bucher of this city and Henry Lang of Grand Island is announced. The marriage will take place at St. Bonaventura Catholic church in this city on Tuesday, February 4.
The prospective bride is the sister of William and John Bucher of Shell Creek. She is an estimable young lady who has many friends in Columbus, who will join with The Telegram in wishing her much joy in her future state of matrimony. Mr. Lang is a well-to-do resident of Grand Island who is at present engaged in speculating on his ample means.
After the wedding, the united couple will visit friends in Indiana and Ohio for a few weeks, after which they will return to Grand Island.MARRIED
BARBER-BRICE--As previously announced in these columns, Mr. J.A. Barber of this city and MIss May Brice were married at the home of the bride's parents in Tama, Iowa, on Thursday evening last, leaving immediately for this city. The happy couple arrived here Friday evening.
The charming bride of our enterprising and energetic townsman, is a graduate of the Chicago conservatory of music and will be a great acquisition to the musical and social circles of the city.DIED
SHAVER--Frank Shaver a Burlington & Missouri fireman was killed near Seward Sunday morning. The engine encountered a broken rail and in the wreck which ensued, Shaver was crushed between the engine and tender. His parents reside at Central City and his remains were sent there for interment.BRODBOLL--Mrs. Johanne G., wife of O.R. Brodboll died at Lindsay last Monday, the 20th, of bronchitis. The deceased was 55 years of age. She was born in Norway, Europe, and came to this country in 1869. She with her husband, was one of the pioneer settlers of Saunders county, this state. She has been a resident of Lindsay for the past eighteen months. The remains were taken to Wahoo for burial, where they were interred on Wednesday, January 22.
The deceased was the mother of Edward A. Brodboll, cashier of the Lindsay state bank.
The Columbus Journal, January 29, 1890
BIRTHS
SARSESZKIE--Jan. 27 to Mrs. Joseph Sarseszkie, a son.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses issued by Judge Hensley: John H. Ottis to Rosina Lemmer; Frank Bak to Agnes Jurek.MARRIED
BARBER-BRICE--From the Tama (Iowa) Herald, we clip the following, which will be interesting to the numerous readers of The Journal, many of whom have already spoken their congratulations to the happy couple:
Tama society was conscious of but one event last week. Dainty wedding cards--exquisite specimens of the gravers' art--had announced that on the evening of Thursday, the 15th inst., Mr. J.A. Barber, of Columbus, Neb., would be joined in matrimonial bonds to Miss May E. Brice, of this city. Both the social and business prominence of the contracting parties added interest to the event and made assurance doubly sure that invitations would be universally responded to in person.
The lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Brice was ablaze with light and fittingly decorated in honor of the important event to occur within its walls, as the guests assembled on Thursday evening. The parlor in which the ceremony was to occur was carpeted in white. A large bay window was draped with festoons of lace of purest white and near at one side was a stand literally covered with choicest flowers and hot house plants. Promptly at eight o'clock Mrs. J.L. Backen began Mendelssohn's wedding march and, keeping step to the strains, the bride and groom-elect appeared upon the scene and took their places in the alcove. The bride was exquisitely dressed in delicate blue silk, en traine, trimmed with ribbons of the same shade. Pale blue satin slippers and undressed kid gloves completed a toilette both beautiful and refined. The groom was dressed in customary black relieved by a white tie and tan gloves. Accompanying the contracting parties were two little bridesmaids, the Misses Beth Appleton and Ida Solomon, dressed in white, and two groomsmen, Masters Carl Brice and Fred Soleman. As soon as the bridal party had taken its position Rev. P.G. Meath spoke the words which meant so much. The responses were clearly given and in a few moments the happy couple was receiving the congratulations of the numerous guests. Shortly after the ceremony the guests were seated at numerous tete-a-tete tables enjoying a most delicious wedding feast. After their respects had been paid to the luscious viands the company turned their attention to the wedding gifts which were numerous and costly. They were so thickly displayed that one wonders how Mr. and Mrs. Barber will ever find room for them when they commence keeping house. At a late hour the company dispersed with renewed expressions of good wishes and words of congratulation. At two o'clock, Friday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Barber took the Northwestern limited train for Columbus, Nebraska, where Mr. Barber has for some time resided and where he conducts the largest dry-goods business in the city. He is an upright and honorable business man and is worthy the great good fortune which has come to him. The bride has passed her life in Tama; she has reached woman's estate under the eyes of our citizens, and she has won a host of friends through the exercise of those good qualities which humanity involuntarily admire. She has taught, with satisfaction, in the Tama public schools and has had, at times, almost entire charge of the large dry goods department in the well known "West End" store of her father. Thus her's has been a busy life. She attended the musical department of Western College and afterward perfected her musical education at the Chicago Conservatory of Music. The social circles of Columbus have won a prize in the person of Mrs. Barber and The Herald tenders its congratulations to them as well as to Mr. and Mrs. Barber. May all their fondest anticipations be realized and their lives be crowned with success.DIED
WAGNER--Saturday, January 25th, 3 p.m., of consumption, Mrs. Augusta A., wife of Jacob Wagner, in the thirtieth year of her age.
Augusta A. Rickly, daughter of John Rickly, was born in this city June 2d, 1860; was married March 30th, 1887, to Jacob Wagner; a child was born to them August 28th, 1889, since which time the mother has been confined to her bed. Her suffering was very severe, and her death was momentarily expected for many days. To her, death must have come as a blessed relief from pain and a release from incurable disease.
Besides the motherless babe, she leaves to mourn the loss of a fond wife and affectionate sister, her husband, Jacob Wagner, her sisters, Mrs. Mary Becher, Mrs. W.B. Dale and Mrs. George Burke of Omaha, and Mrs. O.H. Archer of Carbon, Wyo., and her brothers John J. of Montana, A.E. and C.E. of Rushville, Neb., and W.T. and S.S. Rickly of this city.
At home and among her intimate friends her gentle and affectionate ways will be very sadly missed, and among all her acquaintances, a monument sacred to her memory will be enshrined in their hearts.
The funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m., from her late residence.RICHMOND--Word was received from George Turner, last week from Barcelona, Spain, that Frank Richmond, program announcer, for the Wild West show, had died. The embalming of the body for shipment to America cost $500.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 30, 1890
MARRIED
BENDER-WONDER--Mr. Joseph Bender and wife, from Illinois, arrived in Humphrey, yesterday over the Union Pacific. Mr. Bender was lately married to Miss Katie Wonder, of Henry, Ill. The Democrat, together with a host of friends, wish the couple many happy returns.--Humphrey Democrat.DIED
WAGNER--Yesterday afternoon Augusta A., wife of Jacob Wagner, breathed her last. She had been sick and confined to her bed since August 28, 1889. Her long sickness and suffering has been a severe trial to her and her relatives and friends, and in her case must have been a great relief. Her illness dates from the birth of a child, after which she became a victim of quick consumption, to the ravages of which she has at last succumbed.
Augusta A. Rickly was the daughter of John Rickly, a pioneer settler in Columbus. She was born June 2d, 1860, consequently was not yet 30 years of age. March 30, 1887 she was married to Jacob Wagner, who survives her. Her parents are both dead, but she leaves, besides a husband and infant child, four brothers and four sisters. Her sisters are Mrs. Mary E. Becher, Mrs. W.B. Dale and Mrs. George Burke of Omaha and Mrs. O.H. Archer of Carbon, Wyo. Her brothers are W.T. and S.S. Rickly of this city and A.E. and C.E. Rickly of Rushville, Neb.
Mrs. Wagner was a beautiful type of womanhood, devoted to home, family and friends. Her early death is mourned by all the people of Columbus among whom she has lived and grown from childhood, and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to her bereaved husband and family.
Her funeral will be announced in The Telegram Tuesday morning, as it will not occur before that date.SUMMERS--[A Letter From Mr. Charlton, Giving the Particulars of the Alleged Mysterious Death in Loup Township.]
The Telegram has received the following letter, which it cheerfully publishes, not only as matter of justice to the parties concerned, but as a matter of news:
Woodburn, Platte county, Neb., January 23.--To The Telegram: In regard to what Mr. Eisenman said about the man who died at my home and was buried in the cemetery in Loup township. It is untrue and a scandalous lie. The three men who dug the grave were Gene Farr, Frank Kinzey and Frank Oades, and they remained at the grave until the corpse arrived. Mr. Taylor Pickett and Allen Charlton rode with the corpse, the same being followed by Rev. E.W. Graham, Mr. F. Stevens and myself. The name of the deceased was John F. Summers and his former home was Wyoming, Ill. In regard to the bruises on the corpse, there was only one and that was on his nose. This was caused by his falling on the Silver Creek bridge, the effects of which fall having nothing to do with his death. Mr. Nick Warner was also at the funeral of the deceased.
As I was coming home from Silver Creek, Saturday, December 21, I found Summers in an intoxicated and senseless condition and took him home with me, Mr. Fred Stevens helping me. After we got him home we worked with him for three or four hours and about 11 o'clock he regained consciousness. We thought he was going to get all right then, but toward morning he complained of pains in his stomach, which continued to grow worse. About 9 o'clock Sunday morning we called in some of the neighbors. Mr. Jacob Tschudin was the first to arrive, but a sudden, hard spasm had taken Summers and he was dead when Mr. Tschudin got to my house.
Now, I think if the authorities have any get up about them they will investiage this matter. I hope they will.
I will further state that John F. Summers, deceased, was buried on Monday, December 23. Furthermore, there was niether a jamboree nor card playing, as we have a little respect for the sick.
Now we want Mr. Eisenman to retract his statement or prove it, as the story told him was just as stated here.--Osborn Charlton.
The above seems like a very fair and candid statement of the facts and The Telegram is pleased to publish it as it will doubtless clear up this matter, about which so many grave rumors have been floating around for the past month.RYAN--A sister of Nellie Ryan, the unfortunate young woman who was murdered in Denver by Bob Scott, came in from the North on the Sioux City flyer Friday night. She was en route to Denver to take charge of the remains of the poor unfortunate girl.
HUNT--Mrs. A.B. Hunt, wife of a North Bend druggist, took aconite by mistake Sunday night, and died after three hours of terrible suffering.
BELFORD--J.F. Belford, a farmer living in Bismark township, received the sad news yesterday of the death of his brother William, who went to California some time ago for his health.
The Columbus Journal, February 5, 1890
BIRTHS
BLISS--At Fullerton, February 3, to Mrs. John Bliss, a son.McCUNE--At David City, January 26th, to Mrs. C. McCune, a daughter. Charley is now father of one boy and four girls.
VAN HEUFLEN--Born, to Mrs. Henry Van Heuflen a daughter on last Sunday night. [Grand Prairie.]
SALLECK--Mr. and Mrs. J. Salleck have a young son. [Monroe.]
HOLLINGSHEAD--Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hollingshead have a young son. [Monroe.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued a follows: Henry Lange and Miss Maria Bucher, whose marriage took place yesterday morning; Thos. Sut and Miss Anna Contor; Christian Schacher and Miss Maggie Kans; John Mulock and Miss Anna Marchivico.Marriage licenses issued by Judge Hensley: F.D. Stuart to Julia A. Miller; John Mulak to Helen Jak; Christian Schacker to Maggie Kaus.
MARRIED
COMPTON-OWENS--The friends of Will Compton and Miss Hattie Owens will be interested to know they are married. It has been several months past, but it will be news to some.DIED
TIHLMAN--At Glenwood, Ia., Jan. 30, William Tihlman. He was a former resident of this city.BELFORD--J.F. Belford received a telegram, Thursday announcing the death at Gilroy, Cal., of his brother Wm. Belford. He was sixty years old.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, February 6, 1890
ENGAGEMENT
BRADY-MORRISON--The engagement of Miss Blanche Morrison, formerly of this city and now a resident of Fulton, Ill., and Charlie Brady of Denver, son of Terrence Brady of this city is announced. The wedding will occur in May.MARRIAGE LICENSES John J. Sullivan, Platte county, age 25 and Miss Annie Hogan, Platte county, age 20; Henry Lange, Grand Island, age 47 and Miss Maria Bucher, Columbus, age 33; Thomas Sut, York county, age 25 andn Miss Agnes Couter, Platte county, age 18
DIED
CONNORS--Charles Connors, the Albion engineer, has received the sad intelligence of the death of his father, which occurred in Omaha Tuesday night. Charlie's wife is quite ill, and for that reason he is unable to go to Omaha to attend the funeral.WEISS--Mrs. Weiss, an old insane woman who has been living in seclusion out in Bismark township the past 15 years, died Sunday.
COOK--The body of E.H. Cook, the Omaha suicide, has not yet been claimed by any Columbus people. A Schuyler lady has asked the authorities for a description of the feet and hands of the deceased. It is now in order for someone to inquire as to the length of his ears.
WAGNER--Mesdames W.B. Dale and George Burke of Omaha who were called here on the sad mission of attending the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Jacob Wagner, returned home yesterday.
WHITEHEAD--Harry Whitehead, a former resident of Columbus died near Lindsay last week. At the time of his death he was 50 years of age.
DAVIS--Mrs. Mary Davis, mother of James Davis of Sherman township, died on Monday at the advanced age of 82 years.
Her funeral will occur today at 11 o'clock, a.m., and her remains will find their final earthly resting place in a cemetery in Creston township.
The deceased was the grandmother of Mrs. O.C. Shannon of this city. Mrs. Shannon attends the funeral.
The Columbus Journal, February 12, 1890
BIRTHS
RYAN--February 8th, to Mrs. S.J. Ryan, a daughter.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued by W.N. Hensley, county judge of Platte county, during the past week:
Thomas Sut, York county, 25; Annie Contor, Platte county, 18
John J. Sullivan, Platte county, 25; Annie Hogan, Platte county, 20
Henry Lange, Hall county, 47; Marie Bucher, Platte county, 32
Daniel Olson, Platte county, 30; Matilda M. Munson, Platte county, 30
John Tobur, Polk county, 25; Victoria Liss, Platte county, 18
Edwin L. Behrens, Colfax county, 27; Katherine L. Luke, Colfax county, 19DIED
EVERETT--At Harbine, Jefferson county, Neb., January 31, of congestion of the lungs, caused by la grippe, Charley S. Everett, aged 5 years, 9 months and 10 days.
The young lad was a nephew of Mrs. R.S. Arthur of this vicinity.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, February 13, 1890
BIRTHS
THOMAS--Mr. Thomas, the Eleventh street barber, is the delighted father of a lusty baby boy.RYAN--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Ryan early yesterday morning.
CONNOR--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Connor yesterday. Mrs. Connor is quite seriously ill, being ___ned with an attack of pneumonia.
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
SULLIVAN-HOGAN--On Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock John J. Sullivan will lead to the altar in the Catholic church in Platte Center, one of the belles of Shell Creek, Miss Annie Hogan. The young man is a son of Dennis Sullivan and the bride a daughter of Michael Hogan. Both are residents of Shell Creek township. Mr. J.M. Dineen will act as best man and Miss Sarah Hogan, a sister of the bride as first lady.
The Telegram wishes the couple the full measure of joy and a prosperous future.DIED
WAGNER--Herman Wagner's six-year-old son was brought in from his home in St. Bernard townshp yesterday and placed in the hospital under the care of Dr. C.D. Evans. The lad is suffering from the results of diphtheria, which disease he had a few months ago. Mr. Wagner lost three children with this dread disease at the time this boy was sick.
The Columbus Journal, Feburary 19, 1890
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued by W.N. Hensley, county judge of Platte county, during the past week:
John J. Dickinson, Platte Co., age 22; Edna M. Kimball, Nance Co., age 25
Walter W. Butler, Platte Co., age 21; Mary A. Reinke, same, age 19.MARRIED
ALBERS-WULFF--By Judge W.N. Hensley, Wm. Albers and Mata Wulff.GEISER-WEISENFLUH--By H.T. Spoerry, J.P., Frederick Geiser and Albertina Weisenfluh, all of Platte county.
SYHOLKA-KOZIAL--By Rev. A. Czech, John Syholka and Kath. Kozial.
KRYSICUNA-SZEPIK--By the same, Kazimer Krysicuna and Mary Szepik.
DIED
KNAPP--John Knapp Meets Death in the Dark by the Kick of a Horse.
From Coroner Heintz we learn the following particulars concerning John Knapp, who resided about twelve miles north of this city, in Sherman township.
Saturday last he spoke to his wife about coming to Columbus, and she told him he had better not, it was so late. He insisted, however, and, hitching up his pony, took his wife and hcildren to her fathers, Joseph Kopetsky's, the understanding being that he was to call for them on his way home.
Not coming during the night, she became anxious about him, and Sunday morning, Mr. Kopetsky went to the premises, found the buggy in its usual place, went to the stable, and found that Knapp had put his pony away; looking around, he found something was wrong being the horses, the pigs being gathered around it. He drove th em off, and there lay John Knapp's body, with the eyes, nose and mouth eat out and the ears eat off, presenting a sickening sight.
It seems evident from the circling mark of a horse's hoff on the forehead and from the position in which the body lay, that Knapp had been kicked by the two years old colt tied along side the pony he had driven from town, and although the bone was not fractured, death had resulted.
He was seen in the city after four p.m.
Deceased was about 40 years old, and leaves a widow and three children.
The coroner's jury, Peter Zumbrum, Julius Hembd, F. and S. Gnuschke, A. Ostens and Matt. Rumbrum, rendered a verdict in accord with the facts as above stated.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, February 20, 1890
MARRIAGE LICENSES
John J. Dickinson, Platte Center, age 25 and Miss Edna Kimball, Nance county, age 22; Walter W. Butler, Platte county, age 21 and Miss Mary A. Reinke, Platte county, age 19MARRIED
GEISER-WEISENFLUH--The Telegram of yesterday morning had an account of the arrest of Fred Geiser at the instance of Albertina Weisenfluh, who claimed that he was the father of her unborn child. The matter was happily settled yesterday by the marriage of this erring couple. Justice Spoerry performed the ceremony and after it was over, John Geiser, Fred's father, took Albertina to his heart and acknowledged her as his daughter. This was a wrong righted, for the best of all concerned.Yesterday, that urbane and modest gentleman, County Judge Hensley, said the words which tied up for weak or woe, the following couple:
Milburn J. Miller and Miss Isabella Walker, both of Platte county.
Olaf Anderson and Miss Emma Swanson, both of Platte county.
May both of these happy couples live long and happily together, and stand as a beautiful monument of the only too common accusation that "marriage is a failure."DIED
HAYES--J.M. Curtis yesterday received the sad intelligence of the death of his cousin Benjamin Hayes, which occurred at Belvidere, N.J. The deceased was 28 years of age and died of pneumonia.ANSELME--An infant son of Joseph Anselme, the Humphrey druggist, died yesterday morning. The child was about one year of age.
KNAPP--John Knapp the Victim of a Vicious Horse.
Found Dead in His Stable--The Corpse Terribly Mutilated by Hogs--The Coroner's Inquest.
John Knapp, a German farmer who lived in Sherman township, twelve miles north of this city met his death on Saturday evening by being kicked by a colt.
The few facts we were able to glean regarding the matter are simply these:
On Saturday, Knapp had occasion to visit this city on business. Before leaving home, he took his family, consisting of a wife and three children over to the home of his father-in-law, Joseph Kopetsky, who resides only a few miles distant from the Knapp farm. The intention was that he should call for them after his return home from town.
Knapp not appearing at Kopetsky's during the night, as per arrangement, his wife very naturally became uneasy about him, and early Sunday morning importuned her father to go over to the house and see if he could gain any tidings of the missing man. Mr. Kopetsky acceded to her request and went in search of Knapp. Coming up to the house and not finding him there, he went out to the stable. He found the door bolted from the inside, but upon gaining an entrance, a horrible spectacle met his gaze. Lying just outside of one of the stalls was the body of Knapp. His face was badly mutiliated, nearly all of the flesh having been torn away by hogs.
It seems that the unfortunate man, after returning home from his city had unhitched the horse he drove from the buggy, and upon going into the stable he fastened the door after him to keep some hogs and calves that were running loose therein from escaping. He placed the horse in a stall beside a young, factious colt, and upon turning, and while in the act of leaving the stable, it is supposed the colt kicked him striking him in the head and killing him. A large scar on his forehead, looking like the imprint of a horse's hoof would seem to corroborate this theory.
Coroner Heintz was sent for and went out yesterday morning and held an inquest. The coroner's jury, composed of Peter Zumbrum, Julius Hembd, Fred Gnuschke, Sigmund Gnuscke, August Ostens and Matt Zumbrum, returned the following verdict:
State of Nebraska; Platte County.
At an inquistion holden at John Knapp's farm in Platte county, Nebraska, on the 17th day of February, 1890, before me, A. Heintz, coroner of said county, upon the body of John Knapp, lying dead by the jurors whose names are hereto subscribed, the said jurors upon their oaths do day [sic] that John Knapp came to his death by accident, by a kick of a horse.
The deceased was about 40 years of age, and was a thrifty farmer. He leaves a wife and three young children.HALM--Mrs. E.C. Halm of Platte Center, died at the home of her father in Kearney yesterday morning. The grief stricken husband passed through the city yesterday en route to Kearney in response to a telegram received announcing the sad event.
Mrs. Halm had many friends in this city. She leaves a devoted husband and a 5-year-old son to mourn her loss.
We have not learned when and where the funeral will be held.
The Columbus Journal, February 26, 1890
BIRTHS
KUMMER--To Mrs. R.B. Kummer, at Clear Creek Mills, Polk county, Feb. 18th, a daughter.
It is the first young lady of that name in the family for several generations.MILLER--Born, to Mrs. W.G. Miller, a son. All are happy. [Grand Prairie.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued by W.N. Hensley, county judge of Platte county, during the past week:
Milburn J. Miller, Platte co., age 21; Isabella Walker, same, age 22
Gottlieb Berchtold, Platte co., age 33; Anna Lichte, same, age 38MARRIED
MALEK-LUSARSKI--By Rev. A. Czech, Paul Malek and Katie Lusarski, all of Platte county.FURSBURE-SWANSON--By Judge W.N. Hensley, Gusfav Fursbure and Emma Swanson, all of Platte county.
BUTLER-REINKE--The marriage of Walter Butler and Miss May Reinke, daughter of Charles Reinke, took place yesterday evening at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. W.M. Worley officiating. The Journal tenders congratulations to the happy young couple, who have selected each other as companions for life, and wishes them a full measure of prosperity.
DIED
MALLOY--Feb. 20th, of pneumonia, after an illness of about eight weeks, William Malloy, aged 49 years.
Deceased was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and was a soldier during the Rebellion, having enlisted in the 82d Pennsylvania regiment, company G, and afterwards in the naval service.
He had no known relatives here, but is supposed to have a sister at Philadelphia, from whom, however, he had not heard in many years.
During most of his illness, he was under the considerate care of the Sisters at the hospital in the city.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at three from the Methodist church, Rev. Worley preaching a very appropriate sermon, drawing a parallel between the soldier's warfare and the Christian's warfare.
The body was followed to its last resting place by his Grand Army comrades of Baker Post. No. 9, of which he was a member, the beautiful services of the order being said at the open grave.
Peace to his memory.BELLFORD--J.F. Bellford, near Creston, lost a child from diptheria last Friday. It was be remembered that Mr. Bellford lost two of his children by drowning about four years ago.
NELSON; ANDERSON--Our community has been saddened by two sudden deaths this week, Mrs. August Nelson, who was buried on Thursday, and the little daughter of Mr. Nels Anderson, who was buried Friday. [Palestine.]
KUNKEE--Fred. Henggler of the vicinity of Belwood, was in the city Monday, accompanied by his brother-in-law Al__ Kunkee. The latter mourns the loss of his wife on Thursday last, after an illness of four weeks, by la grippe.
HALM--Mrs. E.C. Halm of Platte Center died at the home of her father in Kearney last Wednesday morning. She leaves a husband and a young son, besides a host of friends to mourn her departure.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, February 27, 1890
BIRTHS
COVERT--Albert Covert, of the firm of Murdock & Covert, is the happy father of a new daughter. The young Miss arrived on Washington's birthday.MARRIED
DIETRICH-HERMANCK--August Dietrich and Miss Vincencia Hermanck were married at the German Lutheran church Sunday, Rev. Niessler officiating. The newly wedded couple left on the afternoon train for New York City where Mr. Dietrich will establish himself in the painting and paper hanging business. Both of the contracting parties have many friends in this city whose best wishes follow them.DIED
MARISCH--Last Saturday evening while Winchel Marisch, a farmer who resides west of Newman Grove in Boone county was returning home from Albion. He got his whiskey bottle mixed with a bottle of carbolic acid, and slaked his thirst from the wrong bottle. He died before medical aid could be procured.BELFORD--A 2-year-old daughter of J.F. Belford of Bismark township, died Sunday of croup. The funeral occurred yesterday, the interment being made in the Columbus cemetery.
HALM--The funeral of Mrs. E.C. Halm will occur at Kearney today at 2 p.m. Henry Hockenberger went up last night to attend.
MALLOY--William Malloy died at the hospital on Wednesday about noon. The deceased was 49 years old. The funeral will occur on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church. The obsequies will be under the supervision of the Grand Army post, of which the deceased was a member.
"Billy" was a member of company G, 82d Pennsylvania infantry.
Rev. Worley will say the last words of tribute to the memory of the deceased.STUDEBAKER--A gentleman from Polk county, who was in the city last night informed a Telegram reporter that Jacob Studebaker, a farmer, 37 years of age, who resided a few miles southwest of Stromsburg, committed suicide Sunday night, by shooting himself with a revolver. He is the fourth member of the family to commit suicide. He was a cousin of the great wagon manufacturer of South Bend, Ind.
The Columbus Journal, March 5, 1890
MARRIAGES
CARPENTER-MONTANA--We learn of the marriage on the 19th at Schuyler of Miss Belle Montana to Mr. Carpenter of that vicinity. A number of the folks from this neighborhood attended the wedding and report an enjoyable time. We extend our congratulations to the happy pair.DIED
KNAPP--John Knapp, the Sherman township farmer who met his death by the kick of a horse on Saturday, Feb. 15th, was buried the Tuesday following at the German church. We noticed the full particulars of this accident in The Journal a few weeks ago.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, March 6, 1890
DIED
KOHLER--The fourth death from diphtheria in the Kohler family, who reside north of Richland, occurred Sunday. The last demise was that of a 10-year-old boy.CUSHING--S.E. Cushing, more commonly known as "Jim," was called to St. Paul, Neb., yesterday in response to a telegram announcing the death of his mother, whose demise occurred at the advanced age of 90 years.
The funeral will occur today.
The Columbus Journal, March 12, 1890
BIRTHS
LEAVY--March 6th, to Mrs. L.H. Leavy, a daughter.KIMBRELL--March 6th, to Mrs. J.C. Kimbrell, a daughter.
CLARK--Geo. I. Clark wears an unusually loud smile and is as proud as the girl with her first spring bonnet. It is a boy, born on the 27th ult. [Woodville.]
MARTY--We almost forgot to mention that a young heir had arrived at Adolf Marty's; it was some time ago, but it still seems to tickle Adolf all over, judging from his pleasant, smiling face. [Neboville.]
MARRIED
WARREN-HURD--March 10th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Z.C. Rush of Albion, Robert S. Warren of Lincoln, Neb., and Miss Anna Hurd of this city.
The ceremony took place at 8 o'clock p.m. Mr. Warren is an engineer on the B.& M.R.R., between were and Lincoln. There were about thirty invited guests present. Those outside the city were, Mrs. R.H. Warren and daughter MIss Ella, mother and sister of the groom and Mrs. Dennis all of Lincoln, Misses Carrie and Martha Hanchett of Palestine. Many beautiful presents were presented and The Journal hopes that many happy years will bless them.DIED
GOETZINGER--March 10th, at Fremont, of diptheria, after an illness of five days, Ralph, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Goetzinger, aged 6 years.
The parents, who formerly resided in Columbus, have the sympathy of their old friends in their affliction.WURDEMANN--March 4th, at his residence in Bismark township, after an illness of eight days, Gerhard Wurdeman, aged 45 years and 8 days.
Deceased was a soldier in the German army in the war against France. He came to this country in 1878, was married to Miss Schaad in 1883. His widow and two children survive him. He was brother to our townsman, J.H. Wurdeman.SCHOLZ--At Flatbush, Long Island, March 5th, of kidney disease, Rev. Carl Scholz, aged about 55 years.
Rev. Scholz resided in this city two years, leaving about two years ago. He was pastor of the German Reformed church and also teacher of German and Latin in the High school. He was a thorough scholar, and a very able minister, and, as a man and citizen, was beloved by all his acquaintances, who will be much grieved to hear of his death.
He leaves a widow and one child to mourn the departure of a loving husband and father.WORLEY--Rev. Worley was called to Garrison W__ by the death of his mother, Mrs. Martha A. Worley, who was just past her seventy-second year.
VAWTER--Agnes C., wife of Geo. E. Vawter, died at Sedalia, Mo., Sunday last, of quick consumption. She was nineteen years old, and leaves husband and infant babe. Mr. V. was formerly foreman of the Telegram office.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, March 13, 1890
BIRTHS
HELD--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Held Tuesday.LEAVY--Yesterday, Mrs. L.H. Leavy presented her husband with their first born, a bouncing baby girl. The happy event occurred on Mr. Leavy's thirty-first birthday, and he considers the baby a nice birthday present.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
William Sander, Platte county, age 22 and Johanna Bruns, Platte county, age 22; Edsen Ives, Platte county, age 23 and Miss Ova Romans, Platte county, age 22.MARRIED
WARREN-HURD--The wedding of R.S. Warren and Miss Anna Hurd occurred at the residence of the brides' parents last night, as was previously announced in these columns.DIED
SCHOLZ--Those of our readers who resided in Columbus during the year 1887 and 1888 will remember the quite, dignified pastor of the Eleventh street German Reformed church, Rev. Carl Scholz. The occasion of this article is the death of that talented gentleman who passed away Wednesday, March 2, at his home in Flatbush, Long Island, New York. The cause of his death was a combination of kidney disease and dropsy.
Rev. Carl Scholz was a native of Silesia, Germany and was about 55 years of age at the time of his death. He was highly educated and a man of extra-ordinary talent. Before coming to his county he was the educator of several of the German princes. He came to America soon after the close of our civil war and from November 1886 to November 1888 was pastor of the Eleventh street German Reformed church in this city and teacher of languages in the Columbus high school.
As a scholar and preacher, Mr. Scholz was far superior to the average men of his profession. People who attended his church, bear testimony to the fact that they never listened to better sermons than he preached. The members of the Columbus Maennerchor have especial reasons to remember Mr. Scholz, for he delivered several of his finest lectures before that body. Among these were masterly discourses on the Relations of Capital and Labor and upon the Lite of the Great Reformer, Zweigli. No less memorable was his speech on the occasion of the 91st birthday of Emperor William.
Mr. Scholz was a whole souled man, of a kind and considerate nature, brilliant mind and noble characteristics. His memory will long be cherished by those who knew him intimately as all who met him liked him, and his sorrowing wife and child have the heartfelt sympathy in their hour of bereavement.VAWTER--D.F. Davis received a telegraph message Sunday informing him of the death of Agnes, wife of George E. Vawter, formerly foreman of The Telegram office. Her demise occurred at 2 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of her parents in Sedalia, Missouri. Agnes C. Feeks and George E. Vawter were married at Sedalia, Missouri, April 18, 1889. They came directly to this city where they lived until the latter part of January. The cause of Mrs. Vawter's early death was quick consumption. She leaves an infant child besides husband and parents to mourn her loss. During her residence here she made many warm friends who will deeply regret to read the sad news of her early dissolution.
The Columbus Journal, March 19, 1890
MARRIED
FORD-CHASE--Thursday last at Omaha occurred the marriage of Mr. Parcy Ford and Miss Miriam Chase, Dean Gardner, officiating. George Hulst of this city, uncle of the bride, was present.DIED
HEITKEMPER--At 2 o'clock a.m., March 18th, at his residence, of lung fever, John Heitkemper, aged 37 years.
The deceased was taken suddenly very sick Sunday morning, week.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 28th, 1853, and came to Nebraska in 1872, and to Columbus in 1875, where he has resided ever since.
Mr. Heitkemper was a man of very kindly disposition, an upright citizen, and a fair-minded, generous business man. Those who were most intimately acquainted with him, respected him most. His disappearing from the number of the living, after so brief an illness, reminds us all that the thread of life is indeed but a feeble cord. Let us hope that our friend is today in the Summer Land, free from all the troubles and trials that were a part of his lot here.LAWRENCE--March 16th, at 11:20 p.m. at his residence east of this city, after an illness of nearly two months, P.J. Lawrence, aged 54 years.
Mr. Lawrence was born in Indiana, Sept. 19, 1836, his parents moved to Illinois when he was nine years old. In October, 1881, he came to Columbus, since which time he has resided in Platte county. He enlisted August, 1861, in Co. I, 3d Vol. Ill. cavalry and was discharged for disability April, 1863, and again enlisted December , 1863; was mustered out in October, 1865, from Co. D. 3d Ill. cavalry.
He leaves a wife and four children, two boys and two girls, to mourn the loss of husband and and [sic] father.
The funeral will take place today from the residence at 2 o'clock, Rev. Griswold preaching the sermon. His remains will be interred in the Columbus cemetery, by his comrades of the Grand Army, members of Baker Post.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, March 20, 1890
BIRTHS
BUCHER--William Bucher is the happy father of a new heiress, who arrived yesterday. Bill would have felt a little more jubilant, however if it was an heir.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Martin Karges, Merrick county, age 45 and Miss Anna Kraessa, Platte county, age 19.DIED
HEITKEMPER--John Heitkemper Passes to The Great Beyond--He Was a GOod Man, Is The Least That can Be Said of Him.
Men are dying every da in this world of trials and tribulations and their departure leaves an impress upon the minds of those who knew them in life, commensurate with what they were as men.
The loss of such a man as John Heitkemper, who died yesterday morning at 2:10, shocks a community which knew him and admired and loved him for his noble qualities of mind and heart. Generous, sympathetic and kindly; honest and loyal, Johnny Heitkemper will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of an intimate acquaintance with him.
John Heitkemper was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 28, 1853. From there he went to Iowa in 1865, but returned to Cincinnati where he graduated from the Merchants' and Mechanics' college in 1871. In 1872 he moved to St. Helena, Nebraska.
In 1876 he came to Columbus and since made this his home. In 1881 he married Miss Theresia Kehlnhofer, who survives him. He leaves four children to mourn the loss of a kind, indulgent father. Mr. Heitkemper was engaged in the grocery business until about a year ago, when he closed out his stock of groceries and engaged in the stationery trade. The immediate cause of his death was a severe attack of lung fever, which left him too weak to rally and recover.
The funeral of the deceased will probably occur on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, services being held at St. Bonaventura Catholic church, of which he was an honored member. This arrangement may be changed, however, if it is learned that relatives from abroad are coming and who cannot reach here by that time. Due notice of the time of the funeral will be given in tomorrow morning's Telegram.McCLURE--The grim messenger has once more invaded the ranks of the railway fraternity, and has borne to that unknown shore the soul of one who in life was loved and respected by everyone who had ever known him. J.E. McClure was a man among men, and those same qualities which made him so valuable to the passenger department of the Milwaukee road, made him a host of friends throughout the land who were deeply grieved by his untimely end. We liken his death to the setting of the sun at midday when its glorious rays are always brightest. The future held for him great possibilities as his reward for faithful and honorable service. In his death the Milwaukee lost an able representative, the people a faithful servant, the fraternity a Pythias, and wife and daughter a kind husband and father. We extend through the columns of The News-Reporter our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.--Railway News-Reporter.
John E. McClure was one of natures noblemen. He was generous to a fault and his every impulse was that of kindness. He had a host of friends in Columbus.LAWRENCE--Last Sunday night at 11:20, Peter J. Lawrence died, after an illness of about a months' duration. Mr. Lawrence was born in Indiana, September 17, 1836. He afterwards removed to Illinois where he lived many years. In August 1861 he enlisted in company I, 3d Illinois cavalry and served in the war until April 3, 1863, when he was discharged for disability. In December of the same year he re-enlisted in company D, of the same regiment and served until the close of the war. In 1881 he removed from Illinois to Nebraska, settling on a farm just east of this city, where he resided up till the time of his death.
He was a member of Baker Post No. 9, G.A.R. of this city. His family consists of a wife and four grown children.
The funeral services will be held at his late residence at 2 p.m. today, Rev. William Worley officiating. His remains will be laid to rest in the Columbus Cemetery. His brother William of Grand Prairie is in the city and other relations from Illinois are expected to arrive in time for the funeral.
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The remains of the late P.J. Lawrence were laid in their final earthly resting place in the Columbus cemetery yesterday.
The Columbus Journal, March 26, 1890
BIRTHS
NICHOLS--March 14th, to Mrs. J.E. Nichols, a ten pound boy. This is the first boy in the family and the father is very proud.MARRIED
IVES-ROMANS--March 20th, at the residence of Iver Ives, by Rev. W.M. Worley, Edson Ives and Miss Ona Romans.
The Journal extends congratulations to the happy young couple and wishes them long life and abundant prosperity.DIED
OPATRIL--Last Sunday afternoon about 5 o'clock a young man named Opatril, who lives north of Rogers, went to hang up a shot gun when the same was accidentally discharged. The load struck him on the right hand between the thumb and fore finger, then grazed his side, and buried itself in his arm and shoulder. It was a terrible wound and amputation was almost impossible. Medical assistance was secured, but he died from blood poisoning this morning, [March 19th.] [Schuyler Quill.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, March 27, 1890
MARRIED
IVES-ROMANS--Edson Ives and Miss Ollie Romans were married at the residence of Avery Ives, north of this city Thursday evening. Rev. Worley, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city performed the ceremony.DIED
HEITKEMPER--The funeral of the late John Heitkemper occurred yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, services being held at St. Bonaventura Catholic church. Promptly at the hour indicated Father Pacificus assisted by two other priests, performed the solemn ceremony of high mass.
The local lodge, Catholic Knights of America, attended the funeral in a body. The deceased was a member of the order.
A large concourse of sympathizing friends followed the remains to the Catholic cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, April 2, 1890
BIRTHS
EVANS--March 30th, to Mrs. C.D. Evans, a son.DUNLAP--March 23d, to Mrs. R.B. Dunlay [sic?] of Lindsay, a son.
STREETER--Born, to Mrs. George Streeter, a fine boy. George is extremely happy. [Grand Prairie.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage licenses were issued by Judge W.N. Hensley during the past week: M.J. Ramackers of Madison county to Lizzie Heiman of Platte county; Bartholomew Foxhoven to Wilhelmenia Neimeyer both of Platte county; Joseph Kleve to Miss Josephina Lachnitt, both of Lindsay.MARRIED
ENGBERG-NELSON--By Judge W.N. Hensley, Axel Engberg and Mary C. Nelson, all of Platte county.HANCHETT-HOYT--Married, at St. Edward, March 5, by Rev. Mr. Olcott, Melbourne C. Hanchett and Miss Susie F. Hoyt. [Palestine.]
DIED
MOREY--Thursday, March 27th, 1890, at her residence in this city of neuralgia of the stomach, Emma, wife of H.M. Morey.
She was born in Cornwall, England, February 9th, 1833, and with her parents moved to Racine Co., Wis., in 1854. She was married to Mr. Morey nearly twenty-five years before her death. The family moved to this city from Portland, Oregon, about two years ago and have made many friends here in that time.
Mrs. Morey's last illness was of six months' duration: for the past three months confined to the house, and during the last three weeks without hope of recovery. Through all the intense suffering of the final days her mind was clear, and never once did her christian faith falter; among her last words were earnest entreaties to husband and friends to rest from their watching--considerate during health, of the welfare of others, it was among her last thoughts, to lighten the burdens of her friends.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at three from the Methodist church, of which organization she had been a member for thirty-two years. Rev. Worley preached a very appropriate and touching sermon, and the mortal remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and acquaintances.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, April 3, 1890
MARRIED
ENGBERG-NELSON--Yesterday Judge Hensley married Axel Engberg, aged 27 and Miss Marry C. Nelson, aged 21. Both are residents of Platte county.DIED
WILSON--Tom Wilson received the sad intelligence yesterday that his mother, aged 61 years, had died in Boston. Tom left on the evening train to attend her funeral.MOREY--Mrs. H.M. Morey died at her residence in the eastern part of the city Thursday morning at 5 o'clock of kidney disease.
Her funeral will occur at 3:30 p.m. today, service being held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. Worley officiating.
All friends of the family are invited to attend the ceremonies. The interment will be in the Columbus cemetery.WILKE--Mrs. Elizabeth Wilke, died at her home, twelve miles north of Columbus, in Sherman precinct, on Monday, March 31, at 8 p.m. She had reached the ripe old age of 78 years.
The deceased was born October 16, 1812, at Oldenburg, Germany. She came to this country about fifteen years ago and settled on the farm where she died.
She was the mother of Mesdames Paul Hoppen and Louis Schwarz of this city and Henry Backenhus of Humphrey. Her only son is Henry Wilke.
The funeral ceremonies will be conducted on Thursday at 11 o'clock a.m., services being held at the late residence of the deceased. Rev. Fisher of this city will be the officiating clergyman and the interment will be made in the German Lutheran cemetery on Loseke creek.
The Columbus Journal, April 9, 1890
BIRTHS
HEUER--To Mrs. Otto Heuer, April 3d, a son.HAWKINS--April 1st, to Mrs. John Hawkins, twin daughters.
DIED
BAKER--April 1st, of pneumonia, after an illess of two weeks, Samuel F. Baker, son of Christopher and Anna Baker, aged 32 years and 7 days.
The deceased, though afflicted bodily during his life here, was vigorous mentally, led a useful life, and will be seriouly missed by those who were near and dear to him.
The funeral took place Thursday last from the residence of his parents in this city, Rev. Worley officiating.MAROLF--Last Friday morning at about 7 Fred Marolf, jr., son of Fred Marolf of Sherman township, accidentally shot himself with a rifle. It is supposed that in drawing the gun out of the granary the hammer caught on a sack of grain and caused the discharge.
The wound was singular. The upper jaw broken, the back part of the skull cracked, the ball evidently remaining inside the skull. The position of the body, as it lay near the granary where the guns were kept, fully indicated the manner of the accident as above stated. A younger brother testified that while he was at work in another part of the premises near by, he heard the report of the gun, and, looking up, could see no geese flying, he came to the granary to see why the gun had been discharged, and found his brother lying, just as the coroner found him.
The evidence at the inquest held by Coroner A. Heintz, and a jury consisting of Geo. V. Thielman, Melchior Jenni, Daniel Jenni, Henry Brock, Rudolph and Kasper Jenni, was clear and definite and excluded altogether the idea of suicide, which for some reason had been reported as the manner of this death. The jury's verdict was in strict accord with the facts that he "came to his death by the accidental discharge of a loaded rifle."
The young man, 25 years old and unmarried, was highly respected in the neighborhood, and his loss will be sincerely mourned.WILSON--Last Tuesday Tom Wilson, foreman at the round house, received the sad intelligence of the death of his mother at Boston, Mass. He left on the evening train to be in attendance at the funeral.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, April 10, 1890
BIRTHS
HAWKINS--Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkins are the happy parents of twin girls, the births occuring yesterday morning. This is the second time the Hawkin's home has been blessed with twins, the first being a boy and girl, now over two years old.DIED
MAROLF--Word was received yesterday, of the probable suicide of Fred, the 22-year-old son of Frederick Marolf of Sherman township.
As near as we can learn, the young man went out in the morning to do his chores. His brothers, who were some distance away, hearing a discharge of fire-arms, went to the granary, where they found the lifeless body of Fred and a rifle which was kept in the building lying by his side. The leaden messenger had entered near the left eye, and passing upward, came out the top of his head.
Dr. Heintz, coroner, went out yesterday afternoon to hold an inquest, but up to a late hour last night had not returned.
The deceased is spoken of by those who knew him as an exemplary and upright young man. He was unmarried.
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The coroner's jury in the case of Fred Marolf, the young man who met his death from a gun shot wound yesterday morning, out in Sherman township, returned a verdict that death resulted form the accidental discharge of the gun. It appears that Marolf must have held the gun by the muzzle and in drawing it toward him, caught the hammer causing the discharge.
The Columbus Journal, April 16, 1890
BIRTHS
WEAVER--April 11th, to Mrs. L.W. Weaver, a son.MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
OCKENDEN-PARSONS--Invitations have been received here to the wedding of Thos. J. Ockenden and Miss Belle Parsons, at the residence of the bride's parents in Detroit, Mich., May 1st.MARRIED
ABTS-STANKEY--At Grand Island, Thursday, April 10th, Michael Abts to Miss Emma Stankey, both of Columbus.SIEGENTHALER-KELLOGG--April 12th, by H.T. Spoerry, J.P., at the residence of F. Siegenthaler, sr., Mr. Frederick Siegenthaler, jr., and Mrs. Rosa Kellogg, all of this city.
The happy couple have the good wishes of their many friends for a pleasant journey through life's checkered scenes.HENDRYX-TIFFANY--At the residence of the bride's parents, April 10th, by Rev. J.V. Griswold, L.J. Hendryx of Oconee, and Miss Lou Tiffany of this city.
The bride was lived here most of the time for years and has many friends where she is acquainted. The groom is the son of one of Platte county's best farmers. He has an interest in the hotel at Oconee and is a dealer in livestock.
The Journal unites with the many friends of the happy couple in wishing them many years of happiness.DIED
BAUMGARTNER--Friday morning, April 11, at the residence of Adam Smith, of paralysis, Mrs. Regula Baumgartner, aged 77 years and 7 months.
Deceased was born in Canton Glarus, Switzerland. She came to America in '69, settling in Wisconsin; to Nebraska in '72, her husband, Martin, dying that year at Grand Island. She had been ailing since New Year's, her fatal illness dating from Tuesday of last week, when she was stricken. She suffered a great deal until death came to her relief. The childen who survive her are Martin of Italy, Leonard, and Rachel Hoffman, of California, Conrad of Ohio, and her other two daughters of this county, Mrs. Maria Bucher and Mrs. Barbara Smith.
The funeral services were held at the German Reformed church in this city, Sunday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Fleischer officiating; a large concourse of friends following the remains to their last resting place in the Columbus cemetery.MAROLF--The sad and sudden death of Fred. Marolf has cast a deep gloom over this neighborhood. The stricken family has the deepest sympathy of their friends and neighbors. Fred. was liked and respected by all who knew him. He was a dutiful son, a loving and affectionate brother, and a kind and noble-hearted friend. Peace to his memory. [Neboville.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, April 17, 1890
BIRTHS
BRUGGER--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. M. Brugger, Tuesday,CAFFREY--Mr. and Mrs. Pat Caffrey are the delighted parents of a daughter, who was born on Tuesday.
WEAVER--A new boy put in an appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Weaver Friday morning.
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
DINEEN-QUINN--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. John F. Dinnen and Miss Ella Quinn. The ceremony will be performed April 30. The bride elect is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Quinn. Mr. Dineen is a prosperous young farmer and is the member of the board of supervisors from Shell Creek township.MARRIED
SIEGENTHALER-KELLOGG--Frederick Siegenthaler, jr., and Mrs. Rosa Kellogg were married at the residence of Frederick Siegenthaler, sr., father of the groom, on Saturday evening. H.T. Spoerry, justice of the peace, performed the ceremony. After the wedding the large party of guests were regaled with refreshments and an elegant luncheon.HENDRYX-TIFFANY---At 4 o'clock yesterday evening, in the presence of a few friends and relatives of the contracting parties, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Tiffany, in this city, Mr. L.J. Hendryx of Oconee and Miss Luella Tiffany were married. Rev. J.V. Griswold, pastor of the Presbyterian church performed the formal ceremony of tying the sacred knot.
Mr. and Mrs. Hendryx are both well known to the majority of our people and have many friends who will heartily wish them all of the good things of this world. They will be at home in Oconee after today.DIED
O'BRIEN--Mrs. Kate O'Brien, an aged resident of Platte Center, died at her
The Columbus Journal, April 23, 1890
BIRTHS
RUSCHE--April 18th, to Mrs. F.H. Rusche, a daughter.MARRIAGE BANS
EIMERS-STEFFES--The marriage bans of Frank B. Eimers and Miss Anna Steffes, were published at the Catholic services last Sunday morning for Tuesday, April 29th.--[Humphrey Democrat.]MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
DINEEN-QUINN--Marriage invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Ella Quinn and John F. Dineen for April 30th, at the residence of the bride's parents near this city.MARRIED
AUGEE-CRATTY--April 17th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by L.J. Squires, J.P., Charles H. Augee and Miss Lily V. Cratty.
May their pathway through life be among pleasant scenes.KARGES-TRACY--Married, at the home of the bride, in Columbus, April 15, Mr. Martin Karges to Miss Anna Tracy. Martin is too well known here to need an introduction to our people; he has lived five miles west of town for fifteen years past. To wish him and his happy bride all the blessings of life is putting it in a mild form, but would say that our congratulations are intended for the superlative with all its qualifiers. The string band came up from Columbus to assist in serenading and also all the necessary attributes that are needed for an old fashioned, genuine German wedding. [Clarks.]
DIED
DISTLEHORST--Monday, April 21st, of apoplexy, Mrs. Charles Distlehorst.
The funeral services took place from the residence yesterday afternoon, Rev. J.O. Ferris, officiating.STEWART--Sunday, April 20th, at 11:05 p.m., John Stewart, aged 33 years.
Mr. Stewart's ailment dated from an accident by a runaway team about a year ago, injuries received resulting from quick consumption.
About a year ago Mr. Stewart's father died, and last fall a sister followed. The aged mother is almost beside hereslef with grief over the loss of her son.
He was an intelligent, sober-minded, industrious young man, highly respected by all his _____________. The funeral took place yesterday from the Methodist church, Rev. W.M. Worley preaching the sermon.GASS--Friday, April 18th, at 4 p.m., Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gass, aged 7 years, 2 months and 23 days.
Deceased had been sick ten days.
The funeral took place from the German Reform church Sunday afternoon at 2, a large number of neighbors and friends of the family being present. The services, under the direction of Rev. Fleischer, were very appropriate.
The lad was a great favorite with his playmates, who were touched to solemnity and awe by the sad event.
By request of Walter, the following boys acted as pall bearers at his funeral: Vincent Galley, John Stauffer, Eddie Hoppen and Carl Hoeben.
The family have the heartfelt sympathy of all their friends in their sore afflication.
...ABTS--An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Abts, died Sunday morning at 2, aged twelve hours.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, April 24, 1890
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
KLEVE-LOCHNIT--The marriage of Joseph Kleve and Miss Theresa Lochnit is announced to occur at Humphrey on Tuesday, April 29.MARRIED
KARGES-TRACY--Married, at the home of the bride, in Columbus, on April 15, Mr. Martin Karges to Miss Anna Tracy. Martin is too well known here to need an introduction to our people; he has lived five miles west of town for fifteen years past. To wish him and his happy bride all the blessings of life is putting it in a mild form, but would say that our congratulations are intended for the superlative with all its qualifiers. The string band came up from Columbus to assist in serenading and also all the necessary attributes that are needed at an old fashioned, genuine German wedding.--Clarks Chronicle.DIED
DISTLEHORST--About 7 o'clock yesterday morning, Mrs. Charles Distlehorst answered her final summons, and passed from earth to eternity, as the reuslt of a sudden attack of apoplexy.
The deceased leaves a husband and several children, most of whom are grown, to mourn her death.
The funeral services will occur at the family residence at 2 p.m. today, Rev. J.O. Ferris preaching the sermon.STEWART--John Stewart, the young man who has been ill for sometime with consumption, died yesterday morning at the home of his aged mother.
The funeral will occur today, services be[ing] held at the Methodist Episcopal church. The fire department, of which he was a member, will attend the funeral in uniform.GERBER--On Monday evening, Willie, the little 2 1/2-year old son of Jacob Gerber, a farmer residing about two miles southeast of Duncan, met with a horrible accident. The family had just seated themselves at supper, when the baby boy, who was playing around upstairs, fell through an opening in the floor into a kettle of boiling water sitting on the stove in the room below. The little fellow was badly scalded, and after passing the night in great agony, died about 6 o'clock Tuesday morning. The funeral occurred at Duncan yesterday morning.
ABTS--An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Abts born on Sunday morning about 2 o'clock, died in about twelve hours after its birth. The funeral will occur at 8 o'clock this morning.