The Columbus Weekly Telegram, May 1, 1890
MARRIAGE LICENSES
John F Dineen, Platte county, age 27 and Miss Ella Quinn, Platte county, age 24.MARRIED
DINEEN-QUINN--Yesterday was celebrated the happy nuptials of John F. Dineen and Ella Quinn. Mr. Dineen is a prosperous young farmer of Shell Creek, and Miss Quinn is the daughter of Mr. Owen Quinn, one of the substantial farmers of Platte county. Their wedding occurred at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, April 29, at the Franciscan church in this city in the presence of a host of friends, many from this city and county and some from Omaha, Norfolk and Platte Center. Rev. Father Pacificus, assisted by Fathers Godfrey and Laudislaus celebrated the solemn nuptial high mass, and pronouced the worthy couple man and wife.
One pleasing feature of the occasion was the presence of about sixty beautiful young ladies in the uniform of the Sodality club of which the bride was a member.
A great many handsome and costly presents were given the young couple.
After the ceremony the bridal party departed for the home of the bride's parents, and last evening a reception was given to their friends from far and near, who gather there to enjoy the festivities of the occasion, and with Mr. and Mrs. Dineen a happy future. Everything was done that could be thought of to make the occasion an enjoyable one and the hundreds present entered into the full spirit of the occasion, and "all went merry as a marriage bell."
The Telegram extends to the happy couple, whom it has the pleasure of classing among its friends, its sincerest wishes for their prosperity and happiness.EIMERS-STEFFES--Yesterday morning at 9 o'clock Mr. F.B. Eimers and Miss Anna Steffes were married at the Catholic church in Humphrey, Rev. Father James officiating. The bridal party was escorted to the home of the bride's mother by the band, where breakfast was taken. They then proceeded to the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Eimers, where a reception was held which formed one of the most successful and pleasant social events that ever occurred in Humphrey.
The Telegram congratulates the young couple on the auspicious beginning of their married life, and wishes them many happy years.ROHDE-MACK--Married, Tuesday, April 29, 1890, Mr. Carl Rohde and Miss Marguerite Mack.
At the residence of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mack, yesterday, at the hour of 2 p.m., Mr. Carl Rohde led to Hymen's alter, Miss Marguerite Mack. There in the presence of a small circle of true, tried and trusted friends, Rev. Meissler, of the Lutheran church, pronounced the divine words which bound them in the formalities presented by law and the stronger and supreme tie of love, as husband and wife.
The groom is one of our most highly and respected business men, whose standing in our commercial world is considerable above par.
The bride is the youngest daughter of George Mack, junior member of the firm of Kersenbrock & Mack, brewers. By her many good qualities, Marguerite has won a large circle of friends, whose wishes for her future happiness are deep and heartfelt.
After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a dainty spread, after which the balance of the afternoon was whiled away in social enjoyment, until it came time for the train going east, when the happy couple took their departure for Illinois where they will remain for a week or ten days visiting relatives of both parties.
Many elegant and costly presents were sent in by the friends of the bride and groom, consisting of fine silver ware, pictures, etc.
After their return from their visit in Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Rohde will commence housekeeping on east Fourteenth street.DIED
HEITKEMPER--Rosa, the ten-month old child of Mrs. John Heitkemper, died very suddenly last night.
The Columbus Journal, May 7, 1890
BIRTHS
SHEEDY--Born, to Mrs. M. Sheedy, May 1, a daughter. Mr. S. was in town the same day. [District 44 and Vicinity.]SCHREIBER--Louis Schreiber is the proud father of a bouncing boy over a week old--good. [District 44 and Vicinity.]
ELEY--Born, to Mrs. Edwin Eley, a daughter. [Palestine.]
PEARCE--Born, to Mrs. John Pearce, April 25th, a daughter. [Palestine.]
MARRIED
DINEEN-QUINN--The marriage of John F. Dineen and Miss Ella Quinn at the Franciscan church in this city last Wednesday morning was witnessed by one of the largest assemblages the church ever held. The bride looked lovely in a cream surah silk. The Sodality society of over forty members attended the services in a body, the bride being a member. After the services the guests accompanied the couple to the home of the bride's parents northeast of the city, where a hall had been erected for guests who cared to indulge in dancing.DIED
WOLFE--The oldest son of Fred Wolfe of Burrows township (aged about nineteen) was kicked by a horse Friday evening last about 8 o'clock, and died within five minutes.HEITKEMPER--The infant child of Mrs. John Heitkemper, ten months old, died Tuesday night and was buried from the Franciscan church Thursday morning.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, May 8, 1890
BIRTHS
OTIS--Joseph Otis, supervisor from St. Bernard townshp, is happy over the recent arrival of a girl baby at his home in _____.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Julius Froehlich, Platte county, age 23 and Miss Louise Micleriz, Platte county, age 19.DIED
MILLS--An infant child of Frank Mills, the carpenter, died yesterday about noon. The funeral will occur on Thursday at 2 p.m.WOLF--Friday evening about 9 o'clock the oldest son of Fred Wolf of Burrows township, was kicked by a horse and instantly killed. The unfortunate boy was about 16 years of age.
As near as we could learn, he was holding one horse and another had got loose from him and was running around him. The one he was holding became unmanageable and finally kicked him, resulting in his immediate death. He was buried yesterday afternoon in the cemetery in that neighborhood. His first name is unknown to us.
The Columbus Journal, May 14, 1890
BIRTHS
MARTY--Gotfried Marty is the father of a bouncing boy and Gotfried does not look as if he regretted it either,--"not much." [Neboville.]SMART--A son was born to Dr. and Mrs. Smart, Tuesday. [Humphrey.]
MARRIED
OCKENDEN-PARSONS--Hon. J.E. North and wife assisted by Dr. and Mrs. Evans, gave an informal reception at their home last Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ockenden. The residence was crowded with friends the bride had made while in our city. About three years ago Mrs. Ockenden had a class here in elocution and was the first person to arouse interest in our town for that art, since which there has been a good deal of talent brought to light. The cornet band serenaded the couple during the evening and rendered some of their choicest music, among the selections being "Departed Days," a serenade by Louis, the rendition of which was very creditable to the band boys.
Following is an account of her wedding, taken from the Detroit (Mich.) Tribune. Mrs. Ockenden has very many sincere friends here who wish her all of good that life affords:
"Miss Belle Parsons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Parsons, and Mr. Thomas J. Ockenden of Fresno, Cal., were married yesterday afternoon (May 1st) at 5 o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, 486 Third avenue. Rev. Frederick Woolfenden officiated. The bride wore a robe of white silk, embroidered in the same color, and carried a large bouquet of white Nephotis roses. Miss Hattie Raymond assisted as bridemaid. Her robe was of pale salmon silk, her flowers white roses. The best man was Mr. James O'Brien. The marriage ceremony was witnessed only by the family, a few intimate friends and the bride's classmates. From 7 to 9 a reception was given, which was attended by a large number of invited guests.
"Mr. and Mrs. Ockenden left last evening for Chicago, where they will visit a few days before going to California, and will spend the summer in the mountains, before making their residence in Fresno. The bride, who is a popular elocutionist, has many friends here and in the West, where she spent two or more years in teaching and giving readings. Her wedding gifts include many testimonials and souvenirs from loving pupils and devoted admirers."CARRIG-PERKINSON--Misses Sarah and Mary Fitzpatrick went to Platte Center Monday, to be in attendance at the wedding of C.C. Carrig and Miss Kittie Perkinson, at that place yesterday.
DIED
ALDERSON--The little three years old son of A. Alderson, who lives three miles east of town was struck by a west bound Elkhorn freight, No. 73, last Monday morning, within sight of its terror stricken mother. The train was late and was trying to make Humphrey to meet the east bound passenger. They were running about eighteen or twenty miles an hour and in rounding a curve just east of Mr. Alderson's house, which stands a short distance north of the track, Engineer Hambly saw an object which he supposed was a dog laying at the outer edge of the track. When within about fifteen car lengths, the little child arose and walked between the two rails. The engineer called for brakes, reversed his engine and applied the air, but the distance was too short at the rate of speed they were running, to make the stop. When the engine struck the child he was standing erect in the center of the track with his little hands pressed tightly over his face, as if to shut out from his gaze the big iron horse, who would so soon extinguish his vital spark. The engineer and fireman supposed he had gone under the wheels, but the shock threw the little fellow upon the pilot and he rolled off to the side of the track. When the freight reached Humphrey, Dr. Hart was dispatched to the scene of the accident, and apparently the child was not hurt to any great extent, with the exception of a broken jaw, which fracture the doctor set, but Monday night the child died, probably from internal injuries.--[Humphrey Democrat.]
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The two years old child of A. Alderson was struck by the Elkhorn west bound freight Monday afternoon. The child died Monday night. The funeral services were held in the Tracy Valley Tuesday. [Humphrey.]EYMAN--Abraham Eyman, a resident of Macon county, Ill., since '56, died recently. H.H. of Fullerton, and Mrs. Nancy C. Anderson of Genoa, and John Eyman of this county, who died in '82, are children of the deceased.
MORTON--Bert Morton a nephew of John Tannahill, is here from Kansas, and takes charge of one of John's wagons. His father, recently deceased, was a soldier of the United States during the Rebellion, and held important civil offices since.
GASSAR--Mrs. Gassar, a sister of Mrs. J.L. Sturgeon, died Sunday morning of consumption. She had been sick seven or eight months. Before removing here, she had been a resident of Garrison, this state, whither her remains were taken.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, May 15, 1890
DIED
??--A sister of Mrs. Sturgeon, who resides on the Miller place, died yesterday. Her remains will be taken to Garrison, Butler county for interment.LONGSHORE--The will of the late S.C. Longshore was received for probate by the county court yesterday. He died recently in California. He owned property in this city, among which is the residence now occupied by Thomas Flynn.
BROWNER--Mrs. Browner, wife of John Browner, a pioneer settler of Platte county, died at her home a few miles northeast of this city, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Browner was pretty well along on the pathway of life before the sickle of the Grim Reaper caught her. She leaves a husband and several grown children to mourn her demise.
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The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. John Browner, who died Tuesday, will be held at St. Bonaventura Catholic church in this city at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Columbus Journal, May 21, 1890
BIRTHS
HOLM--Born, to Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Holm, a daughter, on last Wednesday. [Grand Prairie.]MARRIED
NELSON-BECHEMAN--Mr. Anton Nelson and Miss Minnie Becheman were married a few days ago near West Hill; have heard no particulars. [Palestine.]CARRIG-PERKINSON--The marriage of Miss Kittie Perkinson and Charles C. Carrig at Platte Center last Tuesday morning at 10 was one of the grandest affairs the Platte Center people have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. The ceremony was performed at the St. Joseph's church, by Rev. Father Godfrey, assisted by Rev. Father Stanislaus and Rev. Father James. The young ladies Sodality, of which the bride was a member, were in attendance dressed all in white with veils. Miss Katie Carrig was bridesmaid and E. Perkinson groomsman, the four pages being the little twins of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Lynch and Mr. and Mrs. P. Hays, all dressed in white and wearing wreaths of flowers on their heads. After the ceremony the happy couple left in a carriage for the bride's parents where breakfast was served. In the evening a reception and ball was given in the Henry hall for their many friends. There were many valuable presents given and the guests heartily wished them all the joy of this world.
DIED
KERSCH--Died, at Humphrey May 18, Mr. John Kersch, aged 74 years and 9 months. Mr. Kersch was born in Krenznacht, Russia, and came to this country in 1864, and has been a resident of Platte county for the past twelve years. The old gentleman was around yesterday, seemingly as hale and hearty as ever but was taken with cramps about 9 o'clock last evening and died at 11 o'clock surrounded by his family. Mr. Kersch leaves a wife and eight children in good circumstances. His remains will be buried in the Catholic cemetery in the west part of town tomorrow afternoon. Funeral services at the Catholic church.--[Humphrey Democrat, May 19.]BROWNER--May 13th at 1:30 p.m., of tumor of the liver, after an illness of seven months, Margaret, wife of John Browner, aged 47 years, 5 months and 1 day.
Margaret Connor was born at Charleville, county Limerick, Ireland, Dec. 12, 1842; came to America in 1857. At Boston she was married to Samuel Curry in 1861; to them were born Samuel and John, who survive them. Mr. Curry died at Fort Phil Kearney, Wyo., Sept. 10, 1866. In Sept. 1868 Mrs. Curry came to Columbus and on Feb. 6th, 1869, was married to John Browner; their children who survive their mother are Kate, Willie, Nellie and James, the youngest being twelve years old.
The funeral took place, three o'clock Friday afternoon, from the church of St. Bona Ventura, Rev. Father Pacificus preaching the sermon to a large congregation, and Rev. Father Anastasia assisting in the impressive ceremonies. The body was laid to its final rest in the Catholic cemetery, the bright sun shining, but all hearts touched by the deep sorrow of the husband and elder children, and the inconsolable grief of the young children at the departure into the spirit world of their beloved wife and mother.
Mrs. Browner had very many warm friends wherever she was known. Always cheerful, she communicated her happiness to those about her, and was beloved by all who knew her.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, May 22, 1890
DIED
KERSCH--Mr. John Kersch, aged 74 years and 9 months died Thursday. Mr. Kersch was born in Kreuznatch, Russia, and came to this country in 1864, and has been a residence [sic] of Platte county for the past twelve years. The old gentleman was around yesterday, seemingly as hale and hearty as ever, but was taken with cramps about 9 o'clock last night and died at 11 o'clock, surrounded by his friends. Mr. Kersch leaves a wife and eight children in good circumstances. His remains will be buried in the Catholic cemetery in the west part of town tomorrow forenoon. Funeral services at the Catholic church.--Humphrey Democrat.BROWNER--[For The Telegram] The mortal clay that held the spirit of Mrs. John Browner was yesterday laid in the grave. She has gone to a better world. Not only a heart-stricken family mourns the irreparable loss of a wife, a sister, a mother, with all that these words can mean in their best senses, but a whole neighborhood mourns a kind neighbor and a good woman.
For fourteen years we have lived near her, and from the first have received only genuine kindness in both word and deed, and, during all these years, not a word of fault about Mrs. Browner ever came to our ears, but many of praise. No unkind word about a neighbor did we ever know of her speaking. The life of a good woman may be hamble, but its light cannot be hid.
Mrs. Browner's death leaves sorrow in the home, and a sorrow in the neighborhood, but underneath it is a memory that should be helpful to us all.
May the God that remembers the motherless, comfort those in that lonely home.---J.H.R.
The Columbus Journal, May 27, 1890
BIRTHS
REEDER--May 25th, to Mrs. J.G. Reeder, a son.McALLISTER--May 25th, to Mrs. W.A. McAllister, a daughter.
DIED
AQUILINA--Sunday May 25th, of quick consumption, Sister Mary Aquilina, aged 20 years.
The deceased has been a Sister about two years, her name "when in the world" was Agnes High; her family reside near Fullerton. Her remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery yesterday.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, May 29, 1890
DIED
KRUEGER--That dread disease, diptheria, has played sad havoc in the family of August Krueger, a resident of the Island, south of this city, within the past few months.
Yesterday, a daughter, aged 13 years, died. She was the fifth child in this family, within the past few months to succumb to this terrible disease.
During the illness and death of her four brothers and sisters, this unfortunate girl was in this city, residing with Louis Schwarz, of the firm of Ernst & Schwarz. A short time ago, when her parents supposed that there was no farther danger from the disease, she was taken home. But alas for human judgment! She was taken ill and died.TRAFHOLZ--An infant child of Gustof Trafholz, a resident of Colfax county, died a few days ago at the home of its grandmother, Mrs. Prieoe, in this city, the cause of its death was inflammation of the brain. The remains were taken to Colfax county for burial.
The Columbus Journal, June 4, 1890
BIRTHS
BAKER--May 31st, to Mrs. O.L. Baker, a daughter.DIED
CROZIER--Mrs. Crozier was buried Thursday--her disease was quick consumption, the effect of la grippe. [Palestine.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, June 5, 1890
DIED
RAYBUCK--Louisa, the 15-year-old daughter of Henry Raybuck, who resides on the Island in Polk county, died Sunday morning of diphtheria. The unfortunate girl had only been home a couple of weeks, having made her home with Rev. Miessler's family in this city all winter.
The Columbus Journal, June 11, 1890
BIRTHS
WAGNER--To Mrs. J.H. Wagner, June 6th, a daughter, weight 8 pounds.MARRIED
BURKE-HENNESSY--The marriage today at St. Joseph's Catholic church, is announced, of Henry E. Burke and Miss Mary, daughter of John Hennessy.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, June 12, 1890
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Max Bruckner, Platte County, age 27 and Miss Theresa Gruentha, Platte County, age 21; Ole G. Waum, Madison County, age 50 and Miss Rangel Thompson, Madison County, age 25.MARRIED
BURKE-HENNESSY--The marriage of Miss Mary Hennessy and Henry Burke, occurred last night at the residence of the bride's parents, near Platte Center.
The Columbus Journal, June 18, 1890
BIRTHS
PETERSON--Mrs. Bonda Peterson has a little daughter, born Wednesday. [Palestine.]MARRIED
DRAPER-THURSTON--June 14th, 8:30 p.m., at the residence of W.J. Thurston, by Rev. W.M. Worley, Lee C. Draper and Miss Carrie Thurston.DOODY-WHALEN--June 17th, at 8 a.m., at St. John's Catholic church, by Rev. Father Ryan, P.F. Doody, Esq., county supervisor of Lost Creek twp., and Miss Mary Whalen of this city.
The Journal adds its congratulations to those of the many friends of the happy couples.DIED
SAFFRON--June 10th, of consumption, Fernanda, daughter of A.F. Saffron, aged 20 years.
The funeral took place Thursday, Rev. Worley officiating.DAVIS--Martin Karges was called to Columbus Tuesday to visit his sister, Mrs. Davis, who was taken ill very suddenly. She died shortly after his arrival and was buried yesterday.--[Clarks Chronicle.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, June 19, 1890
BIRTHS
SMITH--Mrs. and Mr. Charles Smith are rejoicing over the arrival of a son at their home.MARRIED
DOODY-WHALEN--Yesterday morning, P.F. Doody and Miss Mary Whalen were married by Father Ryan in this city. The newly wedded couple went to Platte Center, where they held a reception last night.DIED
READER--H.G. Reader, operator in the Burlington & Missouri depot in this city, received the sad intelligence that his 16-year-old daughter, Lucy, who was attending school in Louisville, Ky., died Sunday. Mr. Reader left for Louisville on the Burlington train yesterday, to attend his daughter's funeral.DATES--Sam Dates, the young lad who was sent to the reform school for stealing a watch at Lindsay last spring, was drowned, while in bathing, at Kearney, Monday. H.D. Shaff, a teacher in the reform school, was here yesterday trying to ascertain if the boy had any known relatives. As no clue to his relatives could be obtained, the boy was buried at Kearney yesterday.
SAFFRON--The funeral of Miss Fernanda, the __-year-old daughter of A.F. Saffron, who died Tuesday afternoon, occurred yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services were held at the residence. Rev. Worley of the Methodist Episocal church officiating. Mr. Saffron, ___ father, is an employe of ___ Heitkemper, the cigar manufacturer. The young lady died of consumption.
The Columbus Journal, June 25, 1890
MARRIAGE LICENSES
W.S. Johnson, Platte county, 28 and Sarah J. Davis, same, 21
Herman Muhle, Platte county, 25 and Bertha Lusche, same, 19
James Gleason, Platte county, 48 and Kate Fogarty, same, 28
Henry Burke, Platte county, 26 and Mary J. Hennessey, same, 21
Ole G. Waum, Platte county, 50 and Aegnel Tompon, same, 25MARRIED
TAYLOR-LAWSON--At the residence of Mrs. H.L. Winterbotham, Saturday, June 21st, at eight o'clock p.m., by C.A. Brindley, J.P., assisted by Rev. Hunt, Frank A. Taylor and Miss Carrie G. Lawson, both of this city.
About twenty invited guests were present. After the ceremony, refreshments were served that did Mrs. Winterbotham great credit. No introduction of the couple is necessary, as they are both well known and have many friends here, and The Journal adds its congratulations.DOODY-WHALEN--In last week's Journal we noted the marriage of P.F. Doody and Miss Mary Whalen, on Tuesday morning of last week. In the evening, the happy couple took the train for Platte Center, and were congratulated by a host of friends. Henry's hall was the scene of the dance, the supper being served at the Platte Center House from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Argus says it was like a Fourth of July celebration. The presents were numerous and useful, as well as costly and ornamental.
DIED
OGAN--Our correspondent at Creston says that while Aaron Ogan, (a farmer who bought the Fleming farm near Creston about three months ago,) was away from home Sunday, his wife was taken suddenly ill and died. The doctor says a small clot of blood struck the base of the brain. The same evening during the fearful rain storm the lightning struck Mr. Ogan's new barn and burned it together with all his corn and some machinery.HANEY--Mrs. John Haney, who had been sick for several months, died Tuesday morning at six. She was greatly beloved by all her acquaintances, and the grief-stricken husband and children have the sincerest sympathy of the entire community in their loss which never can be filled. Peace to her memory.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, June 26, 1890
BIRTHS
FLYNN--A daugher was born to Mrs. and Mr. Thomas Flynn, Jr., last Sunday.WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
LYNCH-COFFEE--The wedding of Dan D. Lynch, of Platte Center, and Miss Sarah Coffee, will occur about the latter part of July at Ruelph, Ontario.
The brothers of the groom, J.W. and Thomas, will go to Canada to witness the ceremony.
The prospective groom is cashier of a bank in Platte Center, and the prospective bride is a sister of Mrs. J.A. Kehoe, of Platte Center.
The Telegram is the first paper in Platte county to give this pleasant, affair publicity, and heartily wishes both of the contracting parties much joy and a fruitful and contented married life.DIED
ORGAN--Particularly hard seems to be the lot of a Mr. Organ, who resides about two miles northeast of the village of Creston.
While he was absent at Howells on business, his wife died very suddenly, on Sunday morning.
Mrs. Organ had been complaining for several days, but was not considered seriously ill. She arose as usual Sunday morning and was in the act of dressing herself, when she received her final summons from earth to the great beyond.
Her husband was telegraphed and hardly arrived home and viewed the remains of his wife, cold in death, until lightning struck his large barn and set it on fire. The barn contained ten head of horses, but through the active efforts of neighbors who had congregated at the house on account of Mrs. Organ's death, the stock ws saved. The barn was totally destroyed.
The remains of Mrs. Organ were interred in the Wheeler cemetery in Creston township, Monday.TASKER--John C. Tasker died at Fullerton yesterday morning at 3:30.
Mr. Tasker was at Fullerton receiving medical treatment for a complication of diseases, chief among which was paralysis of his lower extremeties. The immediate cause of his death was paralysis.
Mr. Tasker resided at Genoa, where he leaves a wife and two children to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and an indulgent father.
The deceased was a brother of the late Joe E. Tasker, who died in this city last winter.HANEY--Mrs. John Haney who has been ill for several months at her home east of this city died at 6 p.m. yesterday. The complication which led to her death was a liver disorder.
The funeral announcement will appear hereafter in this paper.
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The funeral services of the late Mrs. John Haney will be held at St. Bonaventura Catholic church to-day at 2 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to friends of the family to attend.
An obituary notice, prepared by a relative of the deceased, will be published later in these columns.
The Columbus Journal, July 2, 1890
MARRIAGE LICENSES
PORTER-HOY--Robert J. Porter, of Columbus, was granted a license Monday by Judge Tressler permitting the marriage of himself and Miss Marie S. Hoy, of Silver Creek. Mr. Porter was formerly pricnipal of the Clarks schools. Miss Hoy is a teacher in the schools at Silver Creek.--[Central City Nonpareil.] The Journal, on behalf of itself and the many friends of the happy couple, extends congratulations and wishes long life and prosperity.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, July 3, 1890
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
WAGGONER-CRANSTON--Miss Clara Cranston and Steve Waggoner will be united in marriage on Thursday, July 3. A reception will be given them at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Waggoner, who reside six miles northwest of this city, on Saturday evening, July 5.MARRIED
CIELOCHA-ZIMA--Josephine Zima and George Cielocha were married yesterday. A lager beer festival in commemeration of the event was held among the Polocks last night.DIED
GORDON--Harry, the 13-year-old son of George Gordon, the conductor on the construction train now working on the Union Pacific branch north of this city, driving piles, was drowned in Omaha yesterday afternoon.
George received a telegram last night announcing the sad event. He left immediately for Omaha, on the first train. No particulars were given as to how the drowning occurred.
Mr. Gordon has the sympathy of a large circle of warm friends in this city in his sad, very sad, bereavement.
The Columbus Journal, July 9, 1890
BIRTHS
DIETRICHS--June 30th, at New York City, to Mrs. August Dietrichs, a daughter.PREISS--To Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Preiss, on Sunday, June 29, 1890, a girl. Mother and child are doing as well as might be expected.--Leigh World.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued by W.N. Hensley, county judge of Platte county, during the past week:
Henry Wetgen, Platte co.....28; Cath. M.D. Benthack, same.....23
Geo. W. Cieloha, Platte co.....23; Justyna Zima, same.....21
N.A. Hagaman, Cloud co., Kansas.....22; Celia Allen, Platte co.....18MARRIED
CIELOHA-ZIMA--June 30th, at the German Catholic church in this city, George W. Cieloha and Miss Justyna Zima, all of Columbus.WETGEN-BENTHACK--July 2d, at the residence of the bride's partents [sic], by Rev. A. Henrich of Platte Center, Mr. Henry Wetgen and Miss C.M.D. Benthack.
A very worthy couple. Many relatives, neighbors and friends honored them by their presence and bid them Godspeed on their journey of live.HAGAMAN-ALLEN--At the residence of F.C. Green at 8 o'clock a.m., July 5th, by Rev. W.M. Worley, N.A. Hagaman and Miss Celia Allen.
Miss Allen has made many friends in our city who are sorry to see her leave. Mr. Hagaman is local editor of the Blade at Concordia, Kansas, where they will make their future home. The Journal unites with their many friends in wishing them all of life's happiness.NICHOLS-DOUGHERTY--Many of our readers will be interested to know that Miss Belle Dougherty, a teacher in this county for a number of years, was married lately in Kansas City to Warren Nichols.
DIED
ANTHONY--July 7th, 4:30 p.m., of congestion of the liver, Eugene Francis Anthony, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anthony, aged 12 years, 5 months and 4 days.
The afflicted family have the sincerest sympathy of their friends and acquaintances.
The funeral takes place this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2:30 from the Congregational church.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, July 10, 1890
BIRTHS
DICKENSON; McTAGGERT--On the Fourth, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Dickenson and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McTaggert. A kind of miniature God and Goddess of Liberty combination.MARRIED
HAGAMAN-GREEN--At the residence of the bride's parents yesterday morning, in the presence of a few invited guests Miss Celia Green, daughter of F.C. Green of this city, and Mr. N.A. Hagaman, were married, Rev. Worley, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating.
The bride is the handsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Green, while the groom is city editor of the Concordia, (Kas.) Daily Blade.
The happy couple left for Concordia on the Burlington & Missouri train immediately after the ceremony had been performed.DIED
HOOD--Rev. J.A. Hood, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Schuyler, died at his home in that village yesterday morning. He had been ill for some weeks. The deceased was about 65 years of age.
Rev. Hood and family formerly resided here, where they have many warm friends.
The funeral will take place on Sunday.FRANCIS--On Monday afternoon, Eugene Francis, the 12-year-old son of William Anthony, who resides in the western part of the city, died of inflammation of the bowels. The boy had been sick about a week.
The funeral will be held at the Congregational church at 9 a.m. to-day.
The Columbus Journal, July 16, 1890
MARRAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
HALE-CONDON--The marriage of Miss Kate Condon and J.A. Hale, both of South Omaha, will take place in the near future, we understand. Miss Condon has been visiting here several days and left for David City Sunday.MARRIED
CROSIER-WRIGHT--July 10th, at the Grand Pacific hotel in this city, by Rev. W.M. Worley, George Crosier and Miss Olive Wright, all of Platte county.DIED
CALDWELL--July 14th, of influenza resulting in pneumonia, James Caldwell, aged 78 years, 6 months and 9 days.
The remains were taken to Ute, Ia., for interment.
Mr. Caldwell was the father of Sheriff J.C. Caldwell, who acompanied the body to its final resting place.COMPTON--July 12th, at 2 o'clock p.m., at her home in the eastern part of the city, of blood poisoning, Miss Clarissa Compton, aged about seventy years.
Deceased was a sister of Mrs. L.M. Saley. She had not been sick but a few days previous to her death. For several years she took care of an invalid sister and all who knew her then, knew her Christian spirit. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon.HOOD--At his home in Schuyler, July 9th, Rev. Jacob A. Hood, aged 72 years.
Rev. Hood came to our city in 1875 to take charge of the Presbyterian church as pastor, which position he held until he removed to Schuyler two years later. For many years past he had held the position of Grand Chaplain of the Masonic grand lodge. The funeral took place from the opera house in Schuyler Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, may people from here and other places attended.
Deceased leaves a widow and three children to mourn the loss of husband and father.WELCH--Sunday, July 13th, 6 p.m., Moses Welch, aged 78 years.
Mr. Welch was born in Dorsetshire, England, removed to America in 1849, locating in St. Louis; afterward to Illinois, then, in 1857, to Nebraska, where he has lived ever since. His death, from old age, took place at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Fulton. He leaves four children, Zeporah Welch and Mrs. G.W. Fulton of Colfax county, and Jonas and Henry Welch of Platte county.
The funeral took place yesterday, from the Lutheran church, the remains being placed to rest in Shell Creek cemetery, Elder H.J. Hudson of this city officiating.
Moses Welch was one of the best-hearted of men, exemplary in his life, beloved by all who knew him, and his departure will be very sincerely mourned.SLAWINSKI--S.M. Slawinski, postmaster at Duncan, met with a casualty last Wednesday night that may result fatally. The last known of him before his injury, he left a saloon to take the 11:30 train for Duncan. He was found near midnight, by Henry Keating, who took him into the freight depot and went for the night policeman, who took him to jail, supposing the case was one of ordinary drunkenness. In the morning when visited, he called for a drink of water, which was given. At about 10 o'clock, Dr. Evans was called by chief Taylor, who had not been able to rouse Slawinski. The Dr. found a case of apoplexy with a paralysis of the left side. Cuts on the right hip are supposed to have been made by a bottle breaking in his pocket. These cuts were the cause of the first rumor in regard to the injured man, that he had been sand-bagged, stabbed and robbed. The truth probably is that he was intoxicated when he got on the train, and that he fell from the platform with the results as stated. He was taken immediately to the St. Mary hospital, where he will probably die.--While writing the foregoing we expected at any time to learn of the unfortunate man's death, which took place Friday night. He never gained consciousness after he called for a drink of water. He was a comparatively young man and leaves a wife and three young children. The funeral took place Sunday, the remains being buried at Duncan.
FERRIS--A telegram from Milwaukee, Wis., to Omaha contains the following: "The body of Thomas H. Ferris, a uniformed Knight of Pythias, from Genoa, Neb., was found in the river today. It had evidently been in the water three or four days. It is thought he must have walked off the dock and his money and watch being undisturbed there is no suspicion of foul play."
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, July 17, 1890
DIED
SLAWINSKI--S.M. Slawinski, postmaster at Duncan, is lying at the point of death at St. Mary's hospital in this city.
There is a mystery surrounding the causes which brought this man to the threshold of death. He was in the city during the afternoon and evening, Wednesday, and was noticed to be under the influence of liquor. About 10:30 p.m., he left a saloon where he had spent a considerable portion of the evening, saying that he intended going home on the 11:20 train. Upon investigation today, the next trace of the man after this, was when he was found lying alongside the main track of the Union Pacific, near the freight depot. He was found there by Henry Keating, an attache of the Union Pacific freight house about 11:45 Wednesday night. Keating got him up and took him into the freight house, supposing that all that was the matter with him was that he was intoxicated. Keating went out and found the night policeman who went up to the freight depot and took Slawinski to jail.
The night policeman says he visited Slawinski in jail about 5:30 a.m., yesterday. The prisoner called for a drink of water, which the police gave him and then went away. Between 9 and 10 o'clock Chief Taylor went to the jail, and found the prisoner, as he supposed, asleep. He tried to arouse him but to no purpose. Then he called Dr. Evans. Upon examination, Dr. Evans found that Slawinski had suffered an attack of cerebral apoplexy, which had caused paralysis of the entire left side. Besides this there were some cuts on his hip, which the doctor thinks were made by broken glass. The unfortunate man was removed from the jail to the hospital, where he lies in an unconscious state.
It is supposed that Slawinski boarded No. 7, the express west, due here at 11:20, but being in his cups, fell from the platform of the car just as the train was pulling out. The concussion caused the apoplectic stroke while the wounds on the hip were probably produced by the breaking of a bottle which he likely had in his hip pocket.
His wife was notified yesterday of his precarious condition and came down from Duncan. Slawinski is the father of three young children.
The attending physicians do not believe that he can recover. If he had received medical treatment in any reasonable length of time, the result might have been different. But he was in jail seven or eight hours after he was hurt before a physician saw him.
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S.M. Slawinski, the man who was found lying in the Union Pacific yards about midnight Wednesday, and who is supposed to have fallen off the westbound express, died at about 11 o'clock last night at St. Mary's hospital.
It is supposed that he received injuries in falling which caused cerebral apoplexy, paralysis and death. Therefore, it is presumed that the coroner will hold an inquest today, to see where the blame, if any, attaches.
Slawinski never regained consciousness from the time of his removal to the hospital on THursday forenoon, up to the time of his deathy.
The deceased was probably about 30 years of age. He leaves a wife and three small children. He was postmaster at Duncan and ran a general store.
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The remains of S.M. Slawinski were sent to Duncan yesterday for interment.
It is rumored that his death will result in a suit against some of the saloon men in this city for damages. Just what particular saloon keeper or keepers will be drawn into this action, we have not learned.CALDWELL--At 5 o'clock yesterday morning James Caldwell, father of Sheriff J.C. Caldwell, closed his eyes in the last long sleep from which there is no wakening. Mr. Caldwell has been ll for many long weeks and during all that time there has been but little hopes of his recovery. He was 73 years of age and a gentleman whom all like and respected. J.C. Caldwell left yesterday with his father's remains for the home of his sister Mrs. Hester, in Ute, Iowa, where he will be buried today, the funeral occurring at 9 o'clock this afternoon.
HOOD--The funeral services of the late Rev. Jacob A. Hood of Schuyler were held in that city Sunday. Mr. Hood was for many years chaplain of the grand lodge of the Masons of this state and many of the fraternity from this city and elsewhere attended and helped to officiate at the funeral. Mr. Hood was an esteemed citizen, widely and favorably known and his death is greatly regretted.
COMPTON--Miss Clarissa Compton, a sister of Mrs. L.M. Saley, died at her home in this city yesterday. Miss Compton was about 68 years of age and her death was caused by blood poisoning.
WELCH--Last Saturday evening at the hour of 6:30 death claimed as its own, Moses Welch, of Shell Creek, an old resident of Nebraska. Mr. Welch was born at Dorsetshire, England, August 4, 1812. He came to America in 1849, living at St. Louis for three years then at Alton, Illinois for five years, and then came to Nebraska.
He located at Genoa, where he worked at his trade of blacksmithing for several years. He then moved to Shell Creek where he has since lived and where he died. His death occured at the residence of his son-in-law, George W. Fulton. He had been ill for some time. Mr. Welch leaves four children, Jonas Welch of this city, Henry Welch and Ellen, wife of George W. Fulton of Shell Creek and Mrs. Jeporah Welch of Salt Lake City.
The funeral services will be held today at the Lutheran church and his remains will be consigned to their last resting place in Shell Creek cemetery.
Elder H.J. Hudson of this city will conduct the services, and the many friends of the deceased are invited to attend and pay their respects to the memory of an old and respected citizen.
The Columbus Journal, July 23, 1890
DIED
KRAUSE--At her home on Stearns Prairie Friday, July 18th, after an illness of three days, Mrs. Wm. Krause, aged 63 years.
Deceased leaves a husband and seven children, all grown up, to mourn her loss. Mr. Krause is is [sic] a brother of G.H. Krause of this city.DUGGAN--An infant daughter of Michael Duggan, aged one year, died Monday, and is to be buried today.
HALL--Henry Hall, a desperate character in Council Bluffs, shot his wife in the head Wednesday and then cut his own throat. She lived until night and she will recover. They have two young children and three married. The oldest was married to a darkey a few years ago whom she does not live with now; she has been employed for some time as dining room girl at the Judkins hotel here, and when she read the fearful story she remarked that if she had not had such a father she would not have had so hard a time all her life.
MORRISSEY--We learn from the Lindsay, Canadian Post that Richard Morrissey, brother to J.C. and Mike Morrissey of Lincoln, and nephew to Mrs. John Walker, of this place, was drowned in Pigeon river, in the township of Emily, Ont., on the 6th. After dinner he went down to the river to take a bath, no one being with him, and as he did not return in the evening, his mother and the rest of the family thought he had stopped at some neighbor's house, but when he did not return home in the morning search was instituted and when the party arrived at the river they saw a canoe drawn up at Muskrat Island, and taking another boat that was near by they rowed over to the island and found his clothes in the boat and after some further search, found the body about four rods from the boat lying in the bottom of the river. He could not swim and was probably taken beyond his depth by the swift current. He was unmarried and was 37 years of age. He spent the years of '87 and '88 in Nebraska. He was a man of great mechanical skill and of prodigious strength.--[Humphrey Democrat.]
CRAIG--Word was received Thursday by Mrs. M.K. Turner that her mother, Mrs. Johnson Craig of Cadiz, O., had died at 10 p.m., Wednesday. She died of old age, in her eightieth year. Her life was a continuous benefaction, and even her last long, lingering and darksome illness will be remembered as an example of Christian patience and fortitude, worthy of one whose heart was ever touched by human woe, and whose hand was ever ready to help in time of need. Peace to her memory.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, July 24, 1890
DIED
McNULTY; ATKINS--There were two deaths at St. Mary's hospital Sunday night. The first to answer the final summons was James McNulty, an old gentleman who was suffering from bronchial consumption. He had been at the hospital since June 1. He was brought down from Clarks. He has a son in Idaho and a stepdaughter, Mrs. John Considine, who resides at Platte Center.
Spencer Atkins, a pauper from Stanton precinct, Colfax county, died of softening of the brain. He was advanced in years, being over seventy years of age. He had been in the hospital over a year.
George T. Vandermeulen, a justice of the peace of Leigh, Colfax county, arrived in the city last night to make arrnagements for Atkins' funeral. He will be buried here today at the expense of Colfax county.
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Spencer Atkins, the pauper who died at St. Mary's hospital Sunday night, was buried yesterday afternoon. His son, who resides in Omaha, attended the funeral.FLEISCHER--Mrs. William Eimers left last Saturday morning for St. Paul, Minn. Shortly after leaving she received a telegram announcing the death of a young son of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Fleischer.--Humphrey Democrat.
The Columbus Journal, July 30, 1890
MARRIED
GARTEN-WARNER--At the Judkins hotel, July 24, 1890, by Rev. S.B. Hayes, Emory Garten of Cedar Rapids, in this state, and Sadie A. Warner of Ontario, Canada.DIED
HENRY--A. Henry died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at his home in this city, aged about 74 years. He had been troubled with stomach disorder for some time; for a year past his diet has been milk, exclusively. His fatal illness was of three weeks duration. His remains will be taken to Fremont, and funeral to take place Thursday. Mr. Henry was a man widely known, and respected for many good qualities. Peace to his memory.CRAIG--Mrs. Craig, widow of Johnson Craig, deceased, died at her home two miles east of Cadiz, in Green township, on Thursday, July 17th. Her husband died a year or two ago. They had lived on the same farm for more than fifty years, and were well known by almost everybody within a wide circuit. She was the mother of three sons and two daughters, Thompson and William, of Nebraska, and Alvin, who resides on the old homestead, and Mrs. M.K. Turner, and Mrs. G.W. Brown, of Nebraska. She was one of the best of women, and lived a long, wise, and happy life, and has gone to the reward of those who are faithful here. Her remains were interred beside those of her husband in the Cadiz cemetery.--[Cadiz Republican.]
ADKINS--In speaking of the death of Spencer Adkins, who died at the hospital in this place last week, the Leigh World says: "We are satisfied that the old gentleman was splendidly taken care of during his stay at the Columbus hospital." The sisters of the hospital have made many friends in their Christian work, and no one who has been under their care fails to speak highly of them.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, July 31, 1890
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Hensley issued the following marriage licenses Tuesday:
August Wurdeman, Platte county, age 25 and Miss Anna Cotton, Platte county, age 18; Beston Groat, Colfax county, age 22 and Miss Valla Babcock, Colfax county, age 18.
Tuesday afternoon Judge W.N. Hensley, in the most elegant and approved style, performed the marriage ceremony in the matrimonial parlors at his office, for Miss Valla Babcock and Beston Groat, the Colfax county couple.DIED
CLAUS--The infant son of Charles Claus died Monday night of the prevailing summer complaint among children.GIETZEN--Joseph, the infant son of John B. Gietzen, manager of the Columbus Lumber company's yard in this city, died Monday of dysentery. The remains were shipped to York for burial, yesterday.
HENRY--Yesterday at 10:40 a.m., Andrew Henry, father of R.H. Henry, mayor of Columbus, died at his home in this city. Mr. Henry had been ill only a short time, and his complaint was dysentery.
Andrew Henry was born August 15, 1816, in Schuyler county, New York, consequently had he lived until the 15th of next month, he would have been 74 years old.
He located in Columbus many years ago, and engaged in the lumber business. When he closed out his lumber yard here, he went to Omaha where he engaged in the banking business. While he spent the greater portion of his time in latter years in Omaha, yet he always retained his residence in this city. At the time of his death he was president of the Bank of Omaha.
He leaves a wife and one son, R.H. Henry of this city, to mourn his demise.
The deceased was a man of strict integrity and marked business ability. He made a success of the battle of his life and leaves a snug fortune as a testimonial of his years of labor and judicious management.
The funeral will be held in Fremont Thursday, it being the expressed desire of the deceased before his death, that he be laid along-side his son, John C. Henry, who is buried there and who died June 12, 1880.
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At the residence of the deceased, the funeral services of A. Henry will be held at 12 o'clock noon, today. The religious ceremonies will be conducted by Rev. Worley, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Immediately after the short ceremony at the residence, the remains will be taken to the Union Pacific depot from whence it will be shipped on the 1 p.m. train to Fremont, for burial.VOCHT--Last night, a little after 8 o'clock, a switchman in the Union Pacific yards, named Ben Vocht, met with an accident which resulted in his death.
A few cars were thrown in upon the siding running parallel with Twelfth street, and in attempting to make a coupling, Vocht either was struck by the moving cars or stumbled and fell and the cruel, death dealing wheels ran onto his prostrate form, stopping upon his person so that the car had to be raised with jack-screws before he could be extricated from his horrible and painful position. The outer portion of the calf of his left leg was cut open, and the wheels passed along his left side, crushing his ribs and his left shoulder.
The unfortunate man was removed to the Union Pacific depot, where Drs. Martyn, Evans and Clark attended him. The only thing the physicians could do was to administer opiates to relieve the pain, as it was evident the man could live but a short time. He died a few minutes before 12 o'clock.
The deceased had only been employed here a short time. he came from Grand Island about the 7th of this month. His parents live at Sanborn, O'Brien county, Iowa. He was engaged to a young lady named Anna Reddington, who resides at 1742, South Fourteenth street, Lincoln, Neb. Both his parents and betrothed were telegraphed to.
A priest from St. Bonaventura Catholic church was sent for and ministered to the spiritual welfare of the dying man.
During Vocht's brief residence in this city, he had gained the good will and esteem of his fellow-workmen. He was sober and industrious. He was apparently about 24 years of age, and was a robust, healthy looking young fellow.
Before engaging in the man-killing business of railroading, he was a printer. He had only been in the railroad service a short time.
The Columbus Journal, August 6, 1890
MARRIED
GROAT-BABCOCK--July 29th, by Judge Hensley, Beston Groat and Miss Valla Babcock, both of Colfax county.STAHL-LLICKINGER--Married, at Columbus, on Thursday, July 24, August B. Stahl and Miss Lizzie Llickinger, both of Schuyler. the contracting parties had only known each other a couple weeks, so it was a marriage in haste; we hope not to repent at leisure. He is a tailor employed at Frank Elias' shop.--[Schuyler Quill.]
DIED
SAFFRON--July 31st, of brain fever, Hazel Saffron, aged six months.
The bereaved family have the heart-felt sympathy of all their acquaintances in their severe affliction. In three years this is the fourth death in the family. The parents tender their thanks to friends for their many kindesses during the last illness of their daughter.VOCHT--Wednesday evening last about 8 o'clock, a switchman in the Union Pacific yards named Ben Vocht, was fatally injured, on the track in front of the Fleming. It is not known just how the accident took place, but it is supposed that he stumbled, fell, and was caught by the moving train. The calf of his left leg was cut open, the wheels passing along the left side crushing ribs and shoulder. He was pinned between the two wheels of the truck, and it was about twenty minutes before workmen succeeded in extricating him, which had to be done with jack-screws.
He was taken to the depot near by, and Drs. Martyn, Evans and Clark called to tend him. Nothing, however, could be done except to relieve his pain by opiates, and he died at 12 o'clock.
He had been here about a month, coming from Grand Island. He was about 26 years old, and was to have been married in two weeks to Miss Anna Redington of Lincoln.
The remains were taken to Sanborn, Ia., Thursday, for interment, accompanied by Mrs. and Miss Redington.??--Monday afternoon about half past five Robert McCray found the body of a young man, probably 22 years of age, lying about a quarter of a mile west of the U.P. railroad bridge, at the foot of the embankment on the north side of the track.
Notice was given to Agent Meagher, and Coroner A. Heintz with a jury consisting of J.C. Tiffany, O.L. Baker, F.J. Hauter, T.W. Resh, T. McTaggart and J.F. Berney were soon on the ground.
The body was brought in a box car to the city, and a thorough examination made. There were bruises about the chest and hips and his testicles were crushed; Dr. Heintz is of the opinion that this last injury was the immediate cause of death. When McCray found the body, it was yet warm and froth was issuing from the mouth.
Sheriff Caldwell, who assisted the coroner, took charge of the few personal effects found. There was a letter, stamped for mailing, directed to Miss Anna Graham, 510 Mery street, Denver, Col., dated at Woodburn, Neb., a post office in Loup township. The letter was signed by Rosie Kurth, Genoa, Neb. A cabinet photograph of the same young lady was found, with a ring and pocket knife and a memorandum book, in which was noted a reference to Sol C. Towslee and J.L. Squires.
The remains were removed to Henry Gass's undertaking rooms and prepared for burial.
The jury instructed Sheriff Caldwell to go to Woodburn and learn what he could.
It is difficult to conjecture just how the young man came to his death, whether he had fallen from the car, or whether he tried to board the train and was thrown, or whether he had been murdered, which seems likely, as there was evidence of considerable struggling where the body was found. It has not been so very long since a dead body was found near this same place under somewhat suspicious circumstances.
Two men who were on the ground, saw the man's wounds, etc., declare it as their firm belief that he had been on a train, may be trying to steal a ride, and had been kicked off, while the train was in motion.
As we go to press, Sheriff Caldwell has not returned from Woodburn. [NOTE: See Hartford information below.]NIEWOHNER--Mr. Ed. Niewohner received word Saturday of the death of his brother Charles, at Burlington, Ia., Friday.
GIETZEN; CLAUS--Joseph, infant son of J.B. Gietzen, died Monday of last week of dysentery; also the infant son of Charles Claus.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, August 7, 1890
BIRTHS
CRANDALL--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Crandall yesterday.MARRIED
WANDEL-NICHOLS--Theodore Wandel, formerly a resident of this city, was married at Washington C.H., Ohio, July 30, Miss Jessie Nichols being the fortunate party to enter into the pleasant contract. The cards issued announce that Mr. and Mrs. Wandel will be at home at 320 Broadway, Pueblo, Col., after August 6. Theodore has many friends in this city who will join The Telegram in wishing him and his fair bride the good luck and happiness that they deserve.DIED
HARTFORD--The identify of the young man, whose dead body was discovered lying down an embankment near the Union Pacific bridge across the Loup river, Monday evening, was fully established yesterday. His name was Frank H. Hartford, youngest son of Harrison Hartford of Merrick county, and he was only about 17 years of age.
Sheriff Caldwell went up into the western part of the county yesterday and upon inquiry was soon rewarded with complete information.
George Sproul and wife and Miss Rosa Kurth came to the city, and appeared before the coroner's jury which again convened, in the parlors of the Fleming hotel, last night. Mrs. Sproul is a sister of the deceased.
Miss Kurth said she last saw the deceased alive on Sunday evening, August 3, about 5:20 p.m. He started from her home near Woodburn, and said he intended walking to Duncan, where he would take a train for Fremont. He was going to work with a steam thresher. Miss Kurth identified several little trinkets taken fromt he pockets of the deceased, and identified the letter he had on his person, addressed to a lady in Denver, as her writing.
The next trace of the young man is at Duncan, where Sheriff Caldwell learned he was seen as late as 10 o'clock Sunday night, sitting on the railway platofmr. He told some of his acquaintances there that he would board the first eastbound train that stopped, and said that he was going to Fremont.
The deceased has made his home with his brother-in-law, Mr. Sproul, for over a year. He left his place over a week ago in quest of work.
Harrison Hartford, father of the deceased young man, is over at Octavia, Butler county, visiting. His son-in-law, Mr. Sproul, drove over after him last night, to get him here in time for the funeral, which will occur today.
Elisha and Henry Hartford, brothers of the deceased, reside at North Bend. A sister, Mrs. Sam. Evans, resides at Octavia.
The coroner's jury decided that F.H. Hartford came to his death from bodily injuries, inflicted in a manner to the jurors unknown.
The most generally accepted theory regarding his death is that he fell from a train, sustaining the fatal injuries. Some people contend, however, owing to the nature of his wounds, that he was kicked from a train. Just how he met his death will probably never be known.HENRY--The remains of A. Henry was ___ped to Fremont yesterday for interment. The burial occurred in __ afternoon. Besides the relatives of the deceased, J.J. Sullivan, J.E. __th, G.B. Speice, Gus G. Becher, __ Anderson and Rev. Worley, followed the body from this city to its final resting place.
The Columbus Journal, August 13, 1890
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Hensley issued a marriage license Monday to Philanzo D. Cleveland and Miss Annie E. Nelson.MARRIED
SNOW-COVERT--J.A. Snow and Miss Docia Covert were married at Vinton, Ia., Monday of last week. We learn that they will make their future home in Des Moines, where Mr. Snow will engage in the harness business.DIED
LAKE--Monday, Sheriff Caldwell, acting as coroner, held an inquest over the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Lake, killed by a special train on the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley railway near Newman Grove. The jury were G.P. Billups, Niels Jensen, Thos. Howard, Henry Ellers, John Ottis and James Connelly. The unfortuate couple, aged 65 and 60 years, lived two miles east of Newman grove, and had started from their home in a lumber wagon to go to a neighbor's. The casualty took place but a short distance from their home, and was witnessed by two daughters of the victims. They did not discover the train until very close to the track. Mr. Lake endeavored to urge his horses forward, but it was too late. The horses just cleared the track, but the wagon was smashed, and the bodies of the victims were found in the wagon box on the cow catcher. Death was doubtless instantaneous, the lady's injuries being internal; Mr. Lake's skull was mashed, one arm and both legs broken.
They leave seven children.
The accident occurred at 11 a.m., and the train, the special car of Superintendent Harris.HARTFORD--The name of the man found dead last Monday week near the west end of the R.R. Loup bridge, was Frank H. Hartford, son of Harrison Hartford of Merrick county. Miss Kurth said that Sunday evening, about 5 o'clock was the last she saw Hartford alive. He intended to walk to Duncan and take a train for Fremont. He was seen as late as 10 o'clock Sunday night sitting on the railroad platform at Duncan. He told some one there that he was going to board a train for Fremont. These facts Sheriff Caldwell learned on his trip to Woodburn, and the coroner's jury decided that Hartford came to his death from bodily injuries inflicted in a manner to the jurors unknown.
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The remains of F. _. Hartford, the man found ... Loup bridge ... were taken to Butler county for burial.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, August 14, 1890
MARRIED
SNOW-COVERT--From a letter received in this city, we learn that Miss Docia Covert and Mr. J.A. Snow were married Monday evening at Vinton, Ia., at the home of the bride's parents.
Miss Covert is well known here, and is an accomplished young lady.
The bridegroom was formerly engaged in the harness business on Thirteenth street.
Miss Covert's friends were opposed to the match, and this is a confirmation of the old theory that "love laughs at locksmiths."DIED
LAKE--Yesterday about 11 a.m., James C. Lake, aged about 65 years and his wife Eliza A. Lake, aged about 60 years, were struck by a special train on the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley railroad near Newman Grove and instantly killed.
Mr. and Mrs. Lake resided on a farm two miles east of Newman Grove, and within a stones-throw of where the accident happened. They started to drive to a neighbor's, in a lumber wagon, and when crossing the track, a special train drawing Superintendent Harris' special car came thundering along, striking the wagon and smashing it and killing the two aged occupants.
The train was immediately stopped, when the dead bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Lake were found in the wagon box, on the pilot of the engine. The man's legs were both broken, his skull mashed and one arm broken. All of the injuries of the lady were internal. Death in each case was instantaneous.
Two of the daughters of the unfortunate victims, were eye witnesses of the sudden and horrible death of their parents. Seven children are doubly orphaned by this terrible accident, only two of whom were at home, the girls just referred to, who witnessed their parent's death.
It appeared that Mr. and Mrs. Lake did not discover the proximity of the train until they were right on the track, in the act of crossing. Then Mr. Lake arose to his feet and commenced whipping the horses in a frantic endeavor to avert the impending danger, but too late. The horses were not injured, as they got just clear of the track in time to save themselves. So great was the force of the concussion, that the spokes were broken out of every wheel of the wagon.
Sheriff Caldwell, who was at Humphrey, went up on a special train, and in the absence of the coroner, impaneled a jury consiting of G.P. Billups, Niels Jensen, Thomas Howard, Henry Ehlers, John Ottis and James Connely. After hearing the testimony of a number of witnesses, a verdict was returned in accordance with the facts herein stated, and exonerating the railway company.HANNAHAN--Some two or three years ago the wife of Joseph Hannahan, a school teacher of this county, decamped for parts unknown, taking with her their only child a little girl. Sometime ago, Mrs. Hannahan died. All efforts of her deserted husband to find his daughter proved unavailing until a few days ago. Mr. Hannahan while visiting in Kansas happened to get trace of his little daughter. He got the child, now a little lass of six years of age, and brought her home with him.
The Columbus Journal, August 20, 1890
DIED
SCHONLAU--At his residence in this city August 13th, at 11:30 p.m., of cancer of the stomach, after an illness of six weeks, Dr. L.B. Schonlau, aged 53 years.
Mr. Schonlau was born in Germany, came to America in 1866, locating in Chicago, where he did hospital work. In 1870 he came to West Point, Neb., to practice his profession and also conduct a newspaper. In 1885, he came to Columbus with like ends in view, and has lived here since that time, conducting the Wochenblatt.
He was twice married, and there survive him two daughters and one son by the first wife, and six daughters and two sons by the second wife.
The funeral took place Friday from the residence; Elder H.J. Hudson officiating, the Maennerchor furnishing some very appropriate music.
It was very pitiful indeed to see the intense grief of the widow and her little children, and the family have the sincere sympathy of all their friends in their sore affliction.
Mr. Schonlau was a learned man, a well-read physician, unobtrusive and very gentle in manner, and one of the kindest-hearted of men. Peace to his memory.DENEEN; MAGGARD--At Lincoln Monday, at a place where the gas company are putting in new works, a terrific boiler explosion occured, resulting in the instant death of Wm. Deneen and Columbus Maggard, and the maiming of Henry Leeding. Deneen was carried about forty feet east into the pit with a large portion of the boiler. His left arm was torn almost from the shoulder, his chest caved in, and his body otherwise mutilated. The top of Maggard's head was blown off, and the brains scooped out of the cavity. Deneen was an elder brother of J.F. Deneen, supervisor of Shell Creek township, and member of our board of supervisors. He was thirty-five years old and leaves a wife and three little girls, aged seven, five and two years.
LEE--Died, on Wednesday evening, at the home of her grandfather, C.R. Clark, Daisy, the eleven year old daughter of C.H. Lee, of typhoid fever. She was buried yesterday at 10 o'clock, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. W.R. Allis. Mr. and Mrs. Lee have been residents of Colorado and had started by wagon route back to Silver Creek, when their daughter became sick and could not endure the drive.--[Silver Creek Oriole.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, August 21, 1890
DIED
DINEEN--The following account of the terrible accident which happened in Lincoln Monday evening, is copied from the Evening Call published at that place yesterday evening:
The Lincoln Gas company's new works at Third and M streets was the scene of a terrible and heart-rending catastrophe at 6:10 last evening, and by it two men met instant death. A deafening explosion occurred at that hour that could be heard blocks around and when the excited residents of that vicinity hurried to the pit where the big twenty horse power boiler stood the bodies of two men were found. They were the bodies of William Dineen, engineer and Columbus Maggard, a drayman.
The sight that greeted the gathering throng was sickening indeed. The bodies of the unfortunate men were terribly mangled. Maggard was found quite a distance away from the pit with the top of his head blown off and his face and body scalded by steam. A piece of the exploded boiler had struck him on the head as he was standing near by and hurled him through the air mangling him fearfully.
Lying about the center of the pit with the head of the boiler on his body was found the body of William Dineen, the man who had charge of the boiler during the day. He had been hurled into the pit and the ragged edges of the iron striking his side had left a great hole in the body and at the same time all but took the arm from the body.
The cause of the explosion is mainly attributed to the letting of cold water into the boiler when there was a high pressure of steam on. Just a few moments before the occurrence William Lawlor, who is foreman of the gas works and who is supervising the work there, was in the pit and finding the water low in the boiler advised Dineen to turn on the injector and put fire under it. Dineen did so turning the cold water into the boiler and then followed the terrible explosion that hurled to instant death the men. Dineen and the front part of the boiler were thrown into the pit together, directly over the head of Mr. Lawlor, who was already in the pit.
Standing some ten feet south of the boiler was Columbus Maggard talking with another drayman, Fil Givens. When the explosion occurred a fragment of iron struck Maggard and threw him at least fifteen feet distant killing him instantly. Givens was also knocked down, but received no injuries. William Terry, who is the engineer of the upright boiler standing near the place, was talking with Dineen at the time and he was knocked senseless by the shock and was nearly twenty feet away when he regained consciousness.
Sixty feet west of the pit the workmen's shop stands and into this was driven a large piece of iron, but fortunately did not seriously injure the occupants, Henry Leading and a lad named Eddie Dorr, though the former was just grazed by the fragment, which left a flesh would on one leg.
William Dineen was a man thirty-four years of age and lived with his wife and three daughters at 326 H street. He had been a resident of Lincoln four years, coming here from Columbus, Neb. He was not an experienced engineer, and for this reason was transferred from night to day work, where he would be under instructions. His associates and those who have known him since his residence here speak of him as a fine man and citizen. He leaves his wife and family comparatively destitute, but they will probably be looked after by the kind-hearted, generous people of Lincoln.
William Dineen, one of the victims of this terrible accident, was a brother of J.F. Dineen, member of the board of supervisors from Shell Creek township, and of Mrs. John Flynn and the Misses Maggie and Nellie Dineen of this city.
J.F. Dineen and his sisters, Maggie and Nellie, went to Lincoln yesterday afternoon to bring the remains of their unfortunate brother to this city for burial.
William Dineen lived in Platte county for many years. He formerly owned a farm on Shell creek. He kept a boarding house in this city four years ago, in the building now occupied as a confectionery by Dave Smith.
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The corpse of William Dineen, one of the victims of the fatal explosion at the gas works in Lincoln which occurred Monday evening, arrived last evening on the 5:35 from the south. The remains was accompanied by the widow and orphaned children, three in number, and the brother and two sisters.
The funeral will occur at 10 o'clock this morning, services being held at the residence of his brother, J.F. Dineen, in Shell Creek township. The interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery on Shell creek, six miles north of the city.
The Columbus Journal, August 27, 1890
BIRTHS
SMITH--August 25th, to Mrs. David Smith, a daughter.LANDERS--We learn since our last issue that a girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Landers on Monday, August 4. Mrs. Bell, of Benton, mother of Mrs. Landers, is visiting the latter this week.--[Clarks Chronicle.]
MARRIED
GROAT-CRAIG--Millington Groat and Miss Stella Craig, both of Schuyler, were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, northeast of Schuyler, last Thursday evening. About two hundred invited guests were present. The couple went up to Fullerton to spend a few days returning Monday.BROOKS-CLARK--We have just been told that Ellis Brooks of Kansas and Miss Lizzie Clark of Mt. Pleasant were married a few days ago. [Palestine.]
DIED
LOSEKE--Aug. 23d, Fritz Loseke, aged 24 years.
The deceased was of a family of twelve children and his is the first death among the twelve. He was a brother of Mrs. Otto Heuer of this city.
The funeral took place Monday at the church on Shell Creek, Rev. Meissner, officiating.TIGNER--At the residence of D.L. Bruen, Grand Prairie, Aug. 13th, 1890, Amy Isabel, daughter of A.C. and M.E. Tigner, aged 17 years, 2 months.
This is the second daughter Mrs. Tigner has buried within the past three years, both of quick consumption; only one child remains to comfort the sorrowing mother.
...DINEEN--The corpse of Wm. Dineen, victim of the explosion at the gas works in Lincoln Monday evening of last week, arrived in the city Wednesday evening and was conveyed to the residence of his brother J.F. Dineen, in Shell Creek twp. The funeral took place Thursday, 10 a.m., at the Catholic cemetery on Shell creek.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, August 28, 1890
TO BE MARRIED
TOBIN-MATHESON--At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Maria Woods, in Schuyler, on Wednesday, August 27, at 10 o'clock a.m., Mr. Frank M. Tobin of Chicago and Miss Anna Matheson will plight their troth, and enter into the sublime and sacred contract of marriage.
None but immediate relatives of the happy contracting pair and a limited number of their more intimate friends will be present.
Rev. Leard, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will perform the felicitous ceremony.
The groom is an ideal young man in point of morals, an excellent business man and an accomplished gentleman. He holds a lucrative position in the mercantile house of George Barnard & Co., of Chicago, dealers in men's furnishings.
The bride is the pride of a large circle of friends, and possesses those qualities of heart and mind to fit her for the station in life she is about assuming.
The Telegram's warmest congratulations mingle with those of their host of friends.DIED
SATERLEE--A telegram received from Stanley Saterlee yesterday, announced the death of his father, which occurred at Newport, Brown county.LOSEKE--Fred Loseke died at his home in Sherman township on Saturday night last, after a brief illness. He was unmarried and was but 24 years of age. He was a brother of Mrs. Otto Heuer of this city.
The funeral occurred yesterday, and was largely attended. The interment was made in the cemetery on Shell creek. Rev. Meissler, pastor of the German Lutheran church of this city said the words of comfort to the sorrowing friends.The deceased was 36 years of age. She leaves a husband and three small children in tears and sorrow over her demise. The youngest child is but three months old.
The remains was shipped north on the Sioux City train last night and the funeral will occur at the late residence of the deceased today.