The Columbus Journal, January 7, 1891
BIRTHS
WAGNER--It's a boy, at C.J. Wagner's near Platte Center, is what was wafted through the air Sunday. Mr. Wagner taught our school last winter and we heartily congratulate him on his new acquisition. [District 44 and Vicinity.]MARRIED
WESTCOTT-HARMON--At the home of the bride's parents near Silver Creek, by Rev. Lohr, January 1st, E.P. Westcott of this vicinity, and Miss Eva Harmon, of Merrick county.
Mr. E. Harmon officiated as groomsman, and Miss Laura Hicks of North Bend as bridesmaid.
The bride wore a brown Henrietta gown of unique pattern,--the bridesmaid being attired in seal brown plush of pretty design.
The happy pair were surrounded by numerous, intimate friends and were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents.
After the ceremony, which took place at 8 p.m., an elegant supper was served to the many guests present, continuing to 12 p.m. Owing to the severe storm, Mr. and Mrs. James Salmon of this city were the only friends able to attend from here.
Mr. and Mrs. Westcott will go immediately to housekeeping near this city. The Journal, along with the hundreds of other friends, extends sincerest congratulations to the happy young couple, and hopes their pathway through life may be always bright and prosperous.MATTHEWS-DOTY--December 28th, at Rapid City, Dak., Geo. D. Matthews, a former resident of this city and son of Chas. Matthews, was married to Miss Doty, daughter of Dr. Doty of that city. George's many acquaintances here will wish him long life and prosperity in his new relations. The residence of the happy couple will be at Lead City, where George has charge of a branch store.
DIED
FIEDLER--County Coroner A. Heintz was informed Friday that Ernest Fiedler, a farmer of Lost Creek township near Platte Center had committed suicide. By request, Sheriff Caldwell took the coroner's place and held the inquest, calling in the following jurymen: Wm. Arndt, Ed. Higgins, Wm. Kent, A.E. Campbell, Thos. Millet and G.A. Camp.
Fiedler was about forty-seven years old, leaves a family, and no reason can be given for his rash deed. No weapon could be found, but his throat was cut and the body had been mutilated by hogs, before found.
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Mrs. Ernest Fiedler, widow of the man who killed himself last week, was brought to the city yesterday, a raving maniac. She has been uncontrollable since her husband's death. It is truly heart-rending to hear the cries of her little boy and girl for their mother.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 8, 1891
BIRTHS
EBEL--Frank Ebel, who resides in Butler county, four miles south of this city, was in Columbus yesterday. He was rejoicing over the arrival of a nice ten-pound boy at his home, which came Sunday morning, and as it was the first boy in the family, Frank is correspondingly jubilant.MARRIED
MATHEWS-??--George Mathews of Lead City, Dak., son of Charles Mathews of this city, was married to a lady of Rapid City, Friday. George has many friends in this city who extend congratulations.VAN HOUSEN-FOWLER--Charlie Van Housen, son of Senator John C. Van Heusen of Colfax county, was married to Miss Florence Fowler of the same county last Saturday. The couple are each 19 years of age.
DIED
FIEDLER--Friday word was received by the county coroner that one, Ernest Fiedler, a well to do farmer living near Platte Center in Lost Creek township, had committed suicide. Coroner Heintz requested Sheriff J.C. Caldwell to go up in his stead and hold an inquest, which he did.
Mr. Fiedler was found near a shed on his own premises, with his throat cut. His body had been badly mutilated by hogs and he had been dead for some time when found. The strangest part of the affair is that no weapon of any kind could be found, by which the deed was done. Mr. Fiedler was a well to do farmer and the only cause that can be assigned for the deed, is temporary insanity, as he had acted strangely for several days. He was 47 years of age and leaves a family. A coroner's jury, consisting of William Arndt, Edward Higgins, William Kent, A.E. Campbell, Thomas Millet and G.A. Camp, was impaneled and rendered a verdict as follows: ...
The Columbus Journal, January 14, 1891
DIED
IVERSON; STEINBACH--The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. A. Iverson was buried over on the Looking Glass last week, and Mr. Theo. Steinbach in the Catholic cemtery at St. Edward. The latter died from a complication of diseases. The sympathy of the community is extended the bereaved families. [Woodville.]
The Columbus Journal, January 21, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued last week to Stinislau Winski and Miss Mary Maslouka; Wm. H. Fry and Miss Hattie M. Dack, daughter of Albert Dack; Miehak Scheck and Miss Sophia Baron.DIED
KOOP--Mr. John Koop, one of the oldest residents of the township, died last week of lung disease, and was buried in St. Edward. [Woodville.]ALBERTSON--Isaac Albertson, one of the first settlers of Colfax county, and who had been county treasurer and judge, died at Fremont, Jan. 6 of heart failure. Since last spring, when he suffered a stroke of paralysis, he had been unable to speak.
TABER--Mrs. A.J. Taber, wife of one of the teachers at the Genoa Indian school, died Jan. 14th of pneumonia, aged 22 years.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 22, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
William H. Fry, Platte county, 24; Miss Hattie M. Dack, Platte county, 17
Stineslau Winski, Platte county, 23; Miss Mary Maslanka, Platte county, 18
Michael Dugan, Platte county, 23; Miss Mary Tinsley, Platte county, 16
Henry Noertker, Platte count, 28; Mrs. Therresia Heitkemper, Platte county, 28
The marriage of the above worthy couple will occur at St. Bonaventura's Catholic church this morning. Rev. Pacificus Kohnen, officiating. Mr. Leo Borowiak will act as best man for Mr. Noertker and the bride's maid will be Miss Maggie Schmitz. All the relatives and friends of the contracting parties have been invited to the ceremony. They will commence housekeeping at once at the corner of Seventh and Kummer streets, where they will be "at home" to all their friends.DIED
EDGER--Saturday morning, Rev. William Edger, who recently became owner of the Shell Creek mills, was taken suddenly ill with congestion of the lungs, and it was thought for a while that he was dead. He revived, however and a messenger came to this city and telegraphed to Central City, Mr. Edger's former home, for Dr. E. Benton, who came up on the first train. He visited Mr. Edger and prescribed for him but could not give his friends any assurance that his patient would recover. He left shortly after dinner and had not been gone two hours when congestion again set in and he breathed his last, surrounded by his sorrowing family.
William Edger was born in England in 1826, and came to this country with his parents when but an infant. He has been in the ministry for the past forty years, and was pastor of the Elmira, N.Y., Baptist church for many years. The past ten years he has acted as pastor of the Baptist church at Central City, where he built an edifice for his congregation from his own private purse. About two months ago he traded property in Central City for the Shell Creek mills, where he has lived with his family ever since. He leaves a widow and four children, for whom he has provided amply with an abundance of this world's goods.
The funeral of the deceased will occur at Central City either Tuesday or Wednesday next.WILHOUR--The funeral of George Wilhour of Schuyler the militiaman who was killed at Gordan, occurred at Schuyler yesterday. He was given a military burial and a large number attended the services which were held in the opera house.
ROCHON--D.H. Smith and family went to Bellwood yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rochon's infant daughter. Mrs. Rochon is a sister of Mr. Smith.
The Columbus Journal, January 28, 1891
MARRIED
NOERTKER-HEITKEMPER--Jan. 21, by Rev. P. Kohnen, Henry Noertker and Mrs. Theressia Heitkemper, all of this county.FRY-DACK--At the resident of the bride's parents, Oconee, Jan. 15, by Rev. R.W. Gammon, assisted by Rev. Pierson, W.H. Fry and Miss Hattie Dack.
About ninety guests were present, and the wedding gifts were numerous and valuable. The Journal wishes the happy couple the full measure of earthly happiness.DIED
MATTHEWS--Miss Alice Matthews, one of the teachers in the public schools of the city, received word Monday, by telegram, that her father was at the point of death. She took the first train east for Port Sarnia, Canada. Her many friends will sympathize with her on her mournful journey. A dispatch received yesterday announced his death.STILLMAN--Dr. Stillman's oldest brother, Henry M., died recently at Honolulu, S.I., aged 69 years.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 29, 1891
BIRTHS
HEGEMANN--Charles Hegemann of Schuyler arrived in Columbus Saturday evening just in time to welcome a new daughter at his home in the southern part of the city. All are doing well and the only thing that mars Charlie's happiness is "to think it was not a boy."MARRIED
NOERTKER-HEITKEMPER--THe marriage of Mr. Henry Noertker and Mrs. Therressa Heitkemper occurred yesterday, and was attended by a large gathiner of invited friends and relatives.KARGER-SHOLTZ--The wedding of Miss Amelia Sholtz and Mr. John Karger at Duncan yesterday, attracted quite a number of young people from this city.
DIED
MATHEWS--A telegram received in this city yesterday by W.T. Rickly, from Port Huron, Mich., announced that Miss Alice Mathews' father, Joshua Mathews, died at his home in Port Sarnia, Canada, at 11 o'clock Monday night. No further particulars were learned. Mr. Mathews was a brother of Mrs. W.T. Rickly.
The Columbus Journal, February 4, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Hensley issued marriage licenses Monday to Thomas Sokal and Miss Katie Gonka; Godfrey Frischolz and Miss Paulina Bucher.MARRIED
FRISCHOLZ-BUCHER--Feb. 3, 10 a.m., at St. Bonaventura Catholic church, by Rev. Pacificus Kohnen, G. Frischolz and Miss Paulina Bucher.
The happy couple have the good wishes of their hosts of friends for a long and prosperous life-journey together.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, February 5, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
County Judge Hensley issued the following marriage license yesterday: Thomas Sokal, Platte county, 23; Miss Katie Gonka, Platte county 23
Godfrey Frischholz, Platte county, 33; Miss Paulina Bucher, Platte county, 34
The last named couple are well known in this city and vicinity, the former, G. Frischholz, as the efficient clerk in Griesen Bros'. boot and shoe store, and the latter, Miss Paulina Bucher, is the sister of William Bucher, proprietor of the beer garden on Eleventh street. The marriage of this worthy couple will take place at 10 o'clock this morning, at St. Bonaventura's Catholic church, Rev. Pacificus Kohnen, officiating. They will commence housekeeping at once at the corner of Eleventh and L. street.DIED
COWELS--Clarks, Neb., Feb. 4.--[Special to The Telegram.]--A terrible tragedy occurred in this village during last night. Mrs. Cowles, wife of Banker S.B. Cowles, was the victim, being smothered in bed. As near as can be learned at this hour, the particulars of the sad affair are as follows:
Mr. Cowles was attracted by a noise in his kitchen which he proceeded to investigate. The door from the bedroom opens on the east into the dining room in which the hard coal burner shed a dim light. The door into the kitchen from the dining room is on the south. On opening this door, Mr. Cowles was immediately struck on the forehead, apparently by knuckles and knocked senseless. From the evidence at hand, the robber, or robbers appear to have stepped over his fallen body and passed through into the bedroom to quiet Mrs. Cowles. How effectually they accomplished this work, is best shown by the finding, this morning, of her dead body. The imprint of a hand over her mouth is the only evidence of violence. The little boy slept peacefully through it all. How long Mr. Cowles remained unconscious, he cannot tell, but he finally came to his senses. Staggering to his feet, he returned to the bedroom only to find his wife's lifeless body and the bureau ransacked. He rushed out to summon his neighbors and medical aid. Dr. Robison came and pronounced the woman dead. After fifty or sixty dollars in cash was taken by the mauraders, who evidently wanted nothing but cash, as two gold watches, a diamond finger ring and diamond earrings were displaced but not taken. The thieves gained admission by breaking a pane of window glass, loosening the stop and raising the window with a chisel. Part of the implements used were found. Mr. Cowels' pants and empty pocket book were found in the street, also the jewelry case with the jewelry still in it. The entire village was at once aroused and a vigorous search instituted, but without result.
Mr. Cowles at once offered a reward of $1000 for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties, and this reward will be increased today by the village authorities. No description of the murderer can be given. Mr. Cowles only knows that he was man of medium height, wore a dark overcoat. The lower part of his face was covered with a mask.
Mrs. Cowles was a most estimable woman. Her maiden name was Fanny Applegarth and she was well known in the community, both before and after her marriage.
Later--The opinion prevails that Mrs. Cowles was not murdered, but died from heart failure caused by fright. This theory is gladly received, as it raises a great cloud of suspicion. Mrs. Cowles is known to have been a sufferer from heart trouble, and as her person shows no signs of violence or a struggle, it is probably correct. The coroner's jury have not yet returned a verdict. One or two arrests have been made, but no definite clue has been found.
The Columbus Journal, February 11, 1891
BIRTHS
JOSSIA--A young son at Christian Jossia's, during the storm. [Microcosm.]MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
HOPPOCH-SACRIDER--Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Jennie Sacrider to Mr. Freeman R. Hoppoch, February 18th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Sacrider in Wattsville.MARRIED
MASTERS-MITCHELL--February 7th, at Platte Center, by Rev. A. Henrich, Brady Masters and Miss Emma C. Mitchell.DIED
BINGHAM--From our old home at Cadiz, Ohio, comes the sad word that Mrs. John A. Bingham departed this life January 30th. A noble woman in every respect, she was beloved by all who knew her.TANNAHILL--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Tannahill, aged three months, died Sunday morning of congestion of the lungs, and was buried Monday afternoon, Rev. W.M. Worley officiating.
COWLES--Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Clarks, over the remains of Mrs. S.B. Cowles. The body was sent to Wahoo for burial. Business houses were all closed out of respect for the deceased.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, February 12, 1891
BIRTHS
MIESSLER--Rev. and Mrs. H. Miessler are rejoicing over the addition to their family of a little daughter that has claimed the greater share of their attention since yesterday morning. Mother and child are doing nicely.FOBES--Decater Fobes is the father of a third son who made his appearance at dawn yesterday with bright prospects for health and happiness dawning before him.
SWARTSLEY--Yesterday J.C. Swartsley, who winds the clock in the legislative halls, received the glad intelligence that he was the possessor of a grandchild, who would someday wear grandpa's hat and wind the same clock that his grandfather is winding at present. It is a boy and its father Will Swartsley is doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
IFFLAND--The fourth and last on the list is another boy at the home of August Iffland in west Columbus. All doing well.
DELSMAN--J.B. Delsman is rejoicing over the arrival at his home yesterday morning of a twelve-pound-and-a-half boy who, with vigor, says he is going to become a regular boarder. The Telegram acknowledges cigars as an outward token of Barney's joy over this addition to this family.
WINDISCH--Gus Windisch is now receiving the congratulation of his friends over the arrival of a eleven-pound girl baby at his home yesterday morning. Father, mother and child are all doing well.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
County Judge Hensley issued the following marriage license yesterday: Anton Schmidt, Platte county, 34; Miss Mary K. Brenneis, Platte county, 26
Bradley Masters, Platte county, 21; Miss Emma E. Mitchell, Platte county, 19
Albert Born, Platte Center, 23; Miss Mary Marks, Platte county, 18
The nuptial knot that joined the above mentioned couple was securely tied by Judge Hensley yesterday and with the best wishes from the judge that they might enjoy the fruits of a rich, harvest throughout their earthly life, they wended their way westward towards their home in Duncan.MARRIED
FRISCHHOLZ-BUCHER--Henry Lange and family, who have been in the city attending the wedding of Mr. G. Frischholz and Miss Paulina Bucher, returned to their home in Grand Island yesterday.MULLIGAN-MULLIGAN--The marriage of John Mulligan to Mrs. Mary A. Mulligan occurred Wednesday at the Catholic chruch at Lindsay.
SCHMIDT-BRENNIES--The marriage of Anton Schmidt and Miss Mary K. Brenneis occurred yesterday at St. Bonaventura's Catholic church, Rev. Pacificus Kolnen officiating.
DIED
TANNAHILL--The funeral services of the little child of John Tannahill that died of congestion of the lungs Sunday morning, were held at the family residence in the southeastern part of the city, yesterday, conducted by Rev. William Worley. The remains of the little one were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, February 18, 1891
BIRTHS
MIESSLER--To Mrs. H. Miessler, February 11, a daughter.FOBES--To Mrs. D. Fobes, February 11, a son.
SWARTSLEY--To Mrs. Wm. Swartsley, February 11, a son.
IFFLAND--To Mrs. A. Iffland, a son.
SHOLLES--A little daughter has made her advent to rejoice the hearts of Frank Sholles and wife. [Shell Creek.]
DIED
CROSSETT--February 6th, at the residence of his son Russell D. Crossett, Powell M. Crossett, aged 80 years, 6 months.--Monroe Looking Glass.BRUEN--January 28th, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Bruen of Grand Prairie.
Owing to the snow blockede, the remains were buried temporarily on the farm, near the house.COWLES--Friday last, the coroner's jury investigating the death of Mrs. Fanny C. Cowles at Clarks, rendered a verdict that she "came to her death caused either by smothering or sudden shock having such effect upon her heart as to cause death, from the hand of some person or persons unknown to this jury. The jury recommended a thorough investigation of the matter by the proper authorities, and say that they "believe such murder was feloniously done." Last week it began to be rumored that Mr. Cowles had murdered his wife, and that there were a number of facts that pointed in that direction, one of which (which was supposed to furnish the motive), was that her life had been recently insured by him for $5,000. The writer became acquainted with Mr. Cowles a good many years ago, and while knowing but little of his family life, has good reason to believe that he was among the model husbands. ...
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, February 19, 1891
BIRTHS
GLUCK--I. Gluck is rejoicing over the advent of a bright little daughter which happy event occurred Tuesday night. Mother and child are doing well and the father is able to be about.MARRIAGE LICENSES
County Judge Hensley issued the following marriage license yesterday:
George J.H. Fryer, Cook county, Ill, 32; Miss Laura May Funk, Madison county, 22
The above couple have been stopping in the city since last Saturday and concluded that before leaving town it would be well to enter the bonds of matrimony and so they went to Judge Hensley and after procuring a license, were married by him, in his office, J.P. and Leo Borowiak acting as witnesses. They left last evening, the groom going west and the bride to her home in Madison.MARRIED
HOPPOCK-SACKRIDER--The marriage of Mr. Frank W. Hoppock and MIss Jennie Sackrider occurred at the residence of the bride's parents in Monroe, at 8 o'clock last night, Rev. J.V. Griswold officiating. The groom is a prosperous young farmer living near Monroe and the bride is well known in this city having attended school here a number of years.DIED
PARSON--The little 5-year-old daughter of A.M. Parson of Schuyler, died of the results of scarlet fever Tuesday night. She had been sick about six weeks and every possible means available was used to restore her to health, but all to no avail, the little sufferer was torn from her loving parents' arms and is now at rest. The funeral services will be held today.MATHEWS--Miss Alice Mathews returned yesterday from her visit at her home in Port Sarnia, Ont., where she had been called by the death of her father.
COTTERMAN--The funeral services of Howard Cotterman, who was recently appointed mail clerk on the Union Pacific, occurred at his home in Albion Monday afternoon. The cause of his death was diphtheria.
TRIPP--A.J. Arnold received the news yesterday that his brother-in-law, Col. H. Tripp, of North Vernon, Ind., died Sunday, aged 73 years. During the rebellion, Col. Tripp was in command of the Sixth Indiana regiment of infantry, and was well known throughout Indiana.
The Columbus Journal, February 25, 1891
BIRTHS
GLUCK--February 18th, to Mrs. I. Gluck, a daughter, weight ten pounds.RASMUSSEN--February 19th, to Mrs. J. Rasmussen, a daughter.
JENKINSON--February 18th, to Mrs. R. Jenkinson, a daughter.
BRODFUEHRER--February 21st, to Mrs. F. Brodfuehrer, a daughter, weight 12 pounds.
MARRIED
BURROWS-EDWARDS--February 23d, at the bride's residence in Platte Center, by Rev. A. Henrich, Wm. Burrows and Mrs. Lena M. Edwards.HOPPOCK-SACRIDER--February 18, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J.V. Griswold, Frank W. Hoppock, and Miss Jennie Sacrider.
The happy couple have the hearty good wishes of all their acquaintances for a prosperous life-journey.DIED
HAYES--At 12:08 a.m., February 20th, after a painful illness of six weeks, Edward Hayes, aged 74 years.
Edward Hayes was born in county Limerick, Ireland, in 1817, where also he married Miss Susan Carrig; he emigrated to America in 1846, and worked in the Boston Navy Yard during the Mexican war; from Boston he went to Oswego, New York, moved from there to Freeport, Illinois, in 1856. Four years thereafter he moved to Nebraska, settling on Shell Creek, in Platte county, where he engaged in farming, and where he had lived until about five years ago, when he came to this city.
He leaves his aged widow who has been totally blind for three years, and to whom he has always been a kind, considerate companion--tenderly caring for her in her affliction. Besides the sorrowing wife, he leaves four children, Patrick Hayes of Platte Center, Charles Hayes of this city, Mrs. Clark Cooney of Fullerton and Mrs. W.A. Davis of Nance county.
The funeral was held Sunday from the residence, the burial taking place at the cemetery near Gleason's.
Mr. Hayes had very many good traits of character, was thoroughly honest and conscientious, strictly attentive to his own affairs, and all his acquaintances will sincerely mourn his departure to the spirit land. Peace to his memory.
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Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Davis and Clark Councy of Nance county returned home Monday, after attendance at the funeral of their father, Edward Hayes.Von HEIFLEN; UBBEN--Mr. and Mrs. Henry von Heiflen lost their little daughter Annie, aged one year. The burial took place at the Lutheran church last week. Mr. Islet Ubben also lost an infant child a few weeks old, which was buried in the Baptist cemetery. [Grand Prairie.]
COLWIGHT--Our neighbor, Mr. Colwight, lost a little boy about six years old last week, of scarlet fever. We understand he was buried in the Streater cemetery. All our afflicted neightors have the sympathy of this community in the loss of their loved ones. [Grand Prairie.]
PARSON--A.M. Parsons' little daughter, aged five years, and who has been sick with scarlet fever, died Tuesday night of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, now of Schuyler, and who formerly lived here, will have the sympathy of all their old acquaintances in their affliction.
The Columbus Weeekly Telegram, February 26, 1891
BIRTHS
BRODFUEHRER--F. Brodfuehrer is the happy father of a little daughter, whose bright smiles were first seen at his home on north Olive street yesterday morning. Mother and child are doing nicely while the little one's brothers are trying to think of an appropriate name for their new sister.DIED
LASH--Late last night word was received at this office that the little son of A. Lash, conductor on the Sioux City freightk had died shortly after midnight. The little fellow has fought nobly against the grip of disease for a number of days but was finally overpowered. More full particulars will be published later.SLAVIN--Yesterday morning word was brought to this city that John Slavin, living about five miles north of this city was found dead in bed by his neighbors who, not seeing any smoke come from his chimney for several days, concluded it was best to investigate the matter. They did so with the result above stated.
Coroner Heintz, upon reaching the home of the deceased, summoned a jury composed of Steve Wagoner, foreman, William Sullivan, J.J. Barnes, H. Forbes, E.L. Ives and Charles Wagoner. The verdict returned was that John Slavin died a natural death while asleep. He was lying in bed and from appearances must have died without a struggle. For many reasons it was thought that he must have been dead for three or four days. His old horse had eaten a hole through the side of the straw barn and was nearly famished for water. The snow about the place is about three feet deep, but, as a proof that he must have been in good health, the paths to the barn and around his corncribs were all shoveled, which must have necessitated considerable hard work.
This man's life was really a queer one. Until within the past few years he had lived summer and winter without a stove in his house and did what little cooking he needed on a scoop shovel, allowing the smoke to escape through a hole in the roof. There are no windows in his hut and whenever away from home he always locked the door with a huge padlock. Since 1883 he has been holding his corn and wheat with the idea that he would someday sell it for $2 per bushel. The corn, which he has stored in cribs now amounts to over 6,000 bushels, over three-fourths of which is spoiled. It is this rotted corn that he has been using for fuel this winter and the neighbors first noticed the quietude that reigned about his hut by the absence of the odor of this burning corn. The wheat he had stored in his house and as he had been using it to exchange for flour, there were only a few sacks left, but this was not salable. The interior of his home was not very inviting to any housekeeper. There were no chairs or tables. A small sheet iron stove aswered the double purpose of heater and cooking store. The coverings on the beds were old garments all spread out so as to cover as much space as possible. The coroner found only ten cents in money in the house, and as he owed a $50 note, and had not been selling any of his grain for so many years it is supposed that his bank account is very light.
There were two whole sacks of flour one half sack from which he had been using, a piece of smoked sidemeat, and some coffee found in his larder.
The deceased was about 52 years of age and has no relatives in this vicinity, but it is thought that he has a sister living somewhere in New York. He owned eighty acres of land, on which he was living, and some personal property, consisting of a horse and various farming immplements. His funeral will occur at 2 o'clock today and the remains will be interred in the Platte Center cemetery.
Thus shrouded in mystery, with no kind or loving hands to minister to his wants, all alone in a cabin on the bluffs, the life of John Slavin is brought to a close, and his soul is ushered into the unknown amid the darkness of the midnight hour.McCUBBIN--Humphrey, Neb., Feb. 20.--[Speical to The Telegram]--It was learned here this afternoon that one Henry McCubbin, formerly a stockman at Gibbon, but of late residing on Jussen's ranch in Stanton county about four miles north of Leigh had killed his wife and hired man named Franks. About 8 o'clock this morning Erastus Dennis, also in the employ of McCubbin, but living with his family in a separate house, while doing his chores about the barn was attracted by the report of a pistol shot. Upon coming in sight of the house he saw McCubbin standing by the porch with the pistol in his hand, the dead body of his wife lying on one side and that of his hired man lying on the other, but the latter was not yet dead. McCubbin called to Dennis to come and witness what he had done, but Dennis hesitated at first, when McCubbin pointed the pistol at his own head and pulled the trigger, only to find that the pistol had been emptied, when he threw the pistol away, after which Dennis went to him and talked with him. He spoke about his family being ruined and of his despair. He gave his pocketbook to his boy, the eldest of his five children, and told him to take the contents which was about $80, and that he and the other children would have to live with their grandmother after this and that they would never see their mother or him again. Dennis hastened to the nearest neighbor for help and upon returning, soon afterwards, in company with Peter Glandt, he found the hired man dead, his throat cut from ear to ear. Dennis then hastened to Leigh and telegraphed to Stanton for the coroner and sheriff to come to the scene and got a team to go up after the children. Soon after his return a large crowd came up from Leigh, upon which McCubbin closed the house pulled down the curtains and was seen no more until the house was broken open by Marshal Cushman of Leigh, when McCubbin was found dead in bed beside his dead wife, having drank aconite. McCubbin bore a good reputation in this neighborhood. Before McCubbin killed himself he wrote a note to S. Fleming at Leigh and sent a message to his mother. His partner in business was James K. Baker of Gibbon, and in a recent visit at Leigh he said to some friends that he thought something was the matter with McCubbin, he was acting so queer. McCubbin's house is located in Stanton county within a few rods of the Colfax county line.
HAYES--The funeral of the late Edward Hayes will be held at Shell Creek church at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. Father Godfrey officiating. The interment will be made in the Platte Center cemetery where the deceased has two sons buried. Below we give a brief account of his life which will no doubt be of interest to those in this city who have known him, during his residence in this county:
Edward Hayes was born in county Limerick, Ireland, April 15, 1817. He came to the United States in 1846 and worked in the Boston Navy yards during the Mexican war. At the close of the war he went to Oswego, N.Y., and in 1856 moved to Freeport, Ill., where he stayed four years. In 1860 he came to Nebraska and settled in Platte county, where until the past ten years, he had been engaged in farming and stock raising, on Shell creek, about seven miles north of this city. Since his removal from the farm he has lived in Columbus. FOr the past two months he has been confined to his bed with dropsy, and Thursday night the dread messenger came and closed his eyes in death.
He was married before coming to this country and leaves a widow and four children, Patrick Hayes of Platte Center, Charles Hayes of this city, Mrs. Clark Cooncy, wife of a merchant at Fullerton and Mrs. W.A. Davis, wife of a farmer of Nance county.
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Leigh, Neb., Feb. 21--[Special to The Telegram.]--The coroner arrived at the scene of yesterday's triple tragedy, this morning and empanelled a jury which rendered the verdict which was self evident, viz; that the three persons came to their death, Mrs. Henry McCubbin by a pistol shot from the hand of her husband. Franks, the hired man, by having his throat cut with a razor in the hands of Henry McCubbin and that Henry McCubbin came to his death by poison administered at his own hands.
The Columbus Journal, March 4, 1891
BIRTHS
GEDDES--February 24th, to Mrs. Robert F. Geddes, a son.MARRIED
ZUMBRUM-SCHOEN--March 2d, by Judge W.N. Hensley, Matthew Zumbrum and Miss Bertha Schoen.VIERGUTZ-HUNTEMANN--February 27th, by Rev. H. Miessler, Gust. W. Viergutz and Miss Anna Huntemann.
DIED
YOB--Some few facts are to be added to the account given in last week's Journal to make the history of the terrible tragedy complete. Frank Yob, the hired man was about twenty-two years old, his parents residing in Santa Rosa, Cal., formerly living at North Bend, so says the Schuyler Quill. The husband was a man of good habits, highly respected by all who knew him and very fond of his wife and family. The wife was a woman of thirty years, good looking, and had no doubt been guilty of criminal relations with Yob. Several months ago the husband discharged Yob because he suspected him and his wife of improper actions, but was compelled to keep him or his wife would go, too. It is said that at the time of the murder an elopement was planned. The deed of McCubbins was premediated. McCubbins was a good man, but the actions of his wife had driven him to desperation. He brooded over his sorrow till he was insane upon the subject. He had acted strangely the week preceding the tragedy. He made his will; he notified his mother, Mrs. Irine Garris, of Indiana, saying that on Friday he expected to commit an awful deed. This notice she received on that day. She knew at once the cause, for the wife's conduct was an old story.SLAVEN--Last week we barely had space to mention the death of John Slaven, the hermit residing between this and Platte Center. His neighbors, not seeing any smoke issuing from his chimney for some days, thought it best to see what was the matter. The verdict of coroner Heintz's jury (Steve Waggoner, H. Fobes, E.L. Ives and Chas. Waggoner), was that he died a natural death while asleep. It is supposed he had been dead several days. His old horse was very thirsty and had eat [sic] everything within reach. Slavin was about fifty years old, lived by himself, hoarded the grain and hay that he had raised on his eighty acres for the past seven years, and much of it was spoiled, not being sheltered. His conduct was out of the ordinary, and may it not be hoped that his spirit has found in the Beyond, a harmony that it did not have here?
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, March 5, 1891
BIRTHS
ABTS--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Abts, at 5:15 last evening, a daughter. Bring on the cigars.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Mathew Zumbrum, Platte county, 22; Miss Bertha Schoen, Platte county, 18
The above couple were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony in the latest style by Judge Hensley in his office Monday.
Henry Hobenseifhen, Platte county, 23; Miss Lena Behlen, Platte county, 21
The above couple will be married at the residence of the bride's parents next Monday.
Gust W Viergutz, Platte county, 23; Miss Anna Hunteman, Platte ocunty, 21
The marriage of the above couple occurred at the German Evangelical Lutheran church Thursday morning, Rev. H. Miessler, officiating. They commenced house keeping at once in a home prepared by the groom in Highland Park, where their friends in this city wish for them a life full of happiness and prosperity.MARRIED
VATH-LAMBERT--Will Hagel and wife, Mrs. G.A. Schroeder, Mrs. Paul Hagel and George W. Hagel went to Schuyler to attend the wedding of John Vath and Reeky Lambert, which occurred last evening.
The Columbus Journal, March 11, 1891
MARRIED
FROMHOLZ-YOUNG--At the home of the bride's parents, Weston, Michigan, by Rev. Mr. Woodin, Fred. Fromholz and Miss Minnie Young.
Mr. Fromholz has been a resident of this place for years and his many friends will wish him and his wife a long and happy life.--Humphrey Democrat.VATH-LAMBERT--Married at the Lutheran church in Schuyler on Thursday, March 3 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, John Vath and Miss Lena Lambert. The bride is a daughter of our townsman Fritz Lambert and is well known in Schuyler. She was dressed in a lovely suit of cream colored henrietta and wore a bridal veil. So says the Herald, and adds the long list of valuable and costly presents among them, we notice from Columbus, chair, and water set Mrs. Schroeder; one-half dozen cups and saucers Mrs. Hagel; one-half dozen teaspoons George Hagel; one-half dozen teaspoons W. Hagel; table cloth and napkins Mrs. W. Hagel.
DIED
NOON--March 7th, at Lindsay, Margaret, wife of John Noon, aged 80 years.
Deceased leaves an only child, Mrs. M. Welsh of this city, besides her aged husband, some two or three years older than herself.HOAG--At Whatcom, Washington, March 1st, at 2 a.m., of consumption, Mrs. L.M. Hoag.
Such is the very brief announcement made in the daily Reveille, a marked copy of which was received at this office, Friday.
The family moved from Columbus about a year ago. While here Mr. Hoag was employed with Dr. Stillman as a druggist. Mrs. Hoag had long been in delicate health. The many friends of the family here will be sincerely grieved at her departure to the spirit world, and Mr. Hoag will have the heartfelt sympathy of his acquaintances in the irreparable loss sustained by him and his young daughter of two short years.KERWIN--The celebrated young doctor M.H. Kerwin, who died last Saturday, of peritonitis, at Milwaukee, Wis., was a former pupil of Dr. Koch and very successful in treating with the new remedy. He was a cousin of Mrs. T.C. Ryan, a former resident of this city. He was a modest, scholarly gentleman, and only 36 years old.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, March 13, 1891
BIRTHS
GERHOLD--F. Brodfuehrer is authority for the statement that a child was added to the family circle of William Gerhold yesterday.MARRIAGE LICENSES
County Judge Hensley issued the following marriage licenses yesterday:
Fred Seeger, Platte county, 30; Miss Minnie Strattmann, Platte county, 21
Edward H. Weilage, Lancaster county, 24; Miss Johana Siems, Platte county, 21MARRIED
FROMHOLZ-YOUNG--On February 26, at the home of the brides parents in Weston, Mich., Mr. Fred Fromholz and Miss Minnie Young, were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Woodin. Mr. Fromholz has been a resident of this place for years and his many friends will wish him and his wife a long and happy life.--Humphrey Democrat.DIED
NOONAN--Word was received at this office late last night that Mrs. John Noonan living near Lindsay, died yesterday afternoon aged 80 years. She is mother of Mrs. M. Welch of this city, and a woman highly respected by her friends and neighbors.THAYER--E. Thayer, living about four miles northeast of this city died late Saturday night of general debility brought about by old age. He was about 80 years of age and leaves an aged widow and one son, Daniel, who lives near Genoa. The funeral will take place tomorrow and the interment will be made in the Genoa cemetery.
WHITMORE; HOWARD--Several deaths have occurred at Schuyler lately of that dreaded disease, dyphtheria. The fatal cases have been mostly among the children. Yesterday the only son of Charles Whitmore, of Benton, who has been visiting in Schuyler, died as did also the little daughter of W.T. Howard, editor of the Schuyler Sun.
McGINTY--David McGinty, brother of Mrs. J. McGill, died yesterday at the home of John McGill about five miles north of town. The deceased was well known here and was 73 years of age at the time of his death. The funeral will not be held until next Saturday, when a brother from Illinois is expected to arrive.
The Columbus Journal, March 18, 1891
BIRTHS
ABTS--Sunday evening, to Mrs. Mike Abts, a pair of twins.ZOZLOSKA--John Schmocker of Duncan was in town Saturday. He says that unto Mrs. Peter Zozloska, a son was born Thursday ...
MARRIED
STEWART-LAWRENCE--At three o'clock this afternoon, Mr. Luther Stewart and Miss Ella Lawrence will be joined in marriage by Rev. W.M. Worley. The worthy young couple have the good wishes of all their friends.DIED
SCHMITZ--March 12th, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J.P. Abts, of old age, Mrs. Margaret Schmitz.
She was born in Germany in 1810, came to this county in 1856, settling near Madison, Wisconsin. In 1874 she removed to Platte county. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. J.P. Abts of this city, and Mrs. Catherine Bush of Gordon, Minnesota. For several years, Mrs. Schmitz was totally blind. The funeral took place Sunday from St. Bona Ventura Catholic church.McGINITY--David McGinity, brother of Mrs. J. McGill, died last Tuesday evening. He had not been well all winter and his death was hourly expected. General breaking down and old age, supposed to be the cause. ... [Microcosm.]
DUFOE--We are very much grieved to learn of the death to Miss Sarah Dufoe of Mt. Pleasant, some time ago. [Palestine.]
MUICK--A young babe of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Muick died last Saturday. [Humphrey.]
HOWARD; WHITMORE--Since our last mention of diphtheria at Schuyler there have been two deaths--one, the daughter of editor Howard, the other a son of Charles Whitmore of Benton, who had been visiting at Schuyler. It will be well for parents of this city to be unusually vigilant of their children, because, although the sanitary condition of Columbus is very good, and the drinking water (especially that from the water-works) is all right, yet there is danger when the disease has such a foothold in a neighboring community, as there came danger to Benton from Schuyler.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, March 19, 1891
BIRTHS
ABTS--Mike Abts is rejoicing over the advent of a pair of twins at his home which-to-him-astonishing-event occurred Sunday evening.MARRIAGE LICENSES
County Judge Hensley issued the following marriage license yesterday:
William Lubker, Platte county, 28; Miss Annie Kipp, Platte county, 21
Lorenzo Lewis, Platte county, 27; Miss Fannie Cornora, Platte county, 20MARRIED
STEWART-LAWRENCE--A large number of our young people gathered at the home of Mrs. P.J. Lawrence, about two miles east of this city yesterday to witness the marriage of her daughter, Miss Ella Lawrence, to Mr. Luther Stewart, a prominent young farmer living northeast of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.M. Worley and the couple enter upon their wedded life's journey with the best wishes of their numerous friends. The presents were beautiful and costly. They will commence housekeeping at once northeast of town.DIED
THAYER--At his residence three miles northwest of Columbus, Nebraska, March 7, 1891, of paralysis, Everett Thayer, aged 84 years, three months and twenty-six days. Deceased was born at Brantry, Massachusetts, Nov. 11, 1806. He was married to Clara Young in 1854. Four children were born to them, two of which still survive him, a daughter at Washington and a son at home with his aged mother. Mr. Thayer came to Nebraska in 1877; he was a man of benevolent and generous impulses, upright and honest in all his dealings, a kind and providing father and husband. He was a member of the Baptist church and died with the hope which only those experienced put their trust in the Master. The remains were taken to Genoa for burial on Tuesday. ...SCHMITZ--About 10 o'clock Friday morning, Mrs. Margaret Schmitz died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.P. Abts in this city. The cause of her death was general decline of old age.
Mrs. Margaret Schmitz was born near the city of Cologne, Germany, November 11, 1810. She came to this country in 1858, and settled near Madison, Wis. In the spring of 1874 she moved to Platte county and has lived here since. She was twice married, her second husband being Christenson Schmitz. By this union four children were born, Mrs. J.P. Abts, with whom she was living at the time of her death, Mrs. Catherine Bush, who now resides in Gordon, Minn., and P.J. and William Schmitz, both of whom are dead. For the past four years, Mrs. Schmitz has been totally blind, but during all that time she was ever patient and contented. The funeral will take place tomorrow, at St. Bonaventura's Catholic church of which the deceased was a member. The hour of the service will be published in The Sunday Telegram.
The Columbus Journal, March 25, 1891
BIRTHS
DOODY--March 18th, to Mrs. P.F. Doody, Platte Center, a son.MARRIED
HOLLENBAUCH-TRULLINGER--March 21st, in this city, by Rev. W.M. Worley, Peter Hollenbauch and Miss Ellie Trullinger.STEWART-LAWRENCE--The wedding of Miss Lawrence and Mr. Stewart took place at the home of the bride's mother at 2 p.m., last Wednesday the 18th. A large number of their friends were invited. A splendid supper was served in the evening, after which the old folks went home; the occasion was greatly enjoyed by the young folks until the arrival of the wee small hours. [No. 9.]
DIED
DUGAN--March 14th, of pneumonia, Patric Dugan, aged 65 years.LOSEKE--March 18th, at 10:30 a.m., of kidney trouble, after three weeks' illness John Henry Loseke, aged 81 years and 3 months.
Mr. Loseke was born in Oldenburg, Germany. In 1858, he removed with all his family to this county, settling in the valley whose creek now bears his name.
He has been, all these years, a good citizen, beloved by all who knew him, and his departure to the Summer Land will be sincerely mourned; we all lost a kind-hearted friend here, and may we hope to greet him there.
Mr. Loseke leaves four children: Henry, Herman, Gerhard, Mrs. Annie Ahrens, wife of Edwin Ahrens.
The funeral took place Saturday from Loseke creek church.PLEGEL--Mrs. Peter Plegel died last Sunday of diphtheria. She leaves a husband and two children.--[Madison Chronicle.]
FROELICK--Died, Monday, March 16, after a short illness of two or three weeks, Mr. Julius Froelick, aged 24 years, of Bright's disease of the kidneys. Mr. Froelich had a large circle of friends in this community who will be pained to hear of his death. The funeral service was held from the German Lutheran church on Stearns Prairie yesterday. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, March 26, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Ernst Marx, Platte county, 30; Miss Amelia Schwarz, Platte county, 25
Peter Hollenbauch, Platte county, 26; Miss Ella Trewillinger, Platte county, 22DIED
STAAB--News reached this city yesterday announcing the death of Lieber Staab, jr., in Chicago, which occurred Sunday evening of pneumonia. He is a son of Lieber Staab, sr., living near Boheet, and is known to many in this place. He was 21 years old at the time of his death. His remains will be brought to this city tomorrow and the interment will be made in the Boheet cemetery.LOSEKE--John Loseke, one of the pioneer settlers of Platte county, died at his home on Loseke creek, north of this city, at 11 o'clock Wednesday evening, aged 81 years.
The deceased was one of the oldest settlers of Platte county and the first settler on the creek which bears his name. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany and emigrated to this country and Platte county in 1858 and has lived here ever since. He has four children living. They are Henry, Herman and Gerhold Loseke and Mrs. Edwin Ahrens. His wife died in 1880. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Fisher at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in the Lutheran church on Loseke creek. The funeral will, undoubtedly, be largely attended, as the deceased was well known througout the entire county.
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The funeral of John Loseke was held at the Lutheran church on Loseke creek yesterday and was very largely attended. Many of his old acquaintances from this city were there.
The Columbus Journal, April 1, 1891
MARRIED
ROUNER-MEYER--March 26th, by Judge Hensley, George W. Rouner and Miss Lucy Meyer, both of Butler county.BURNS-BURROWS--March 28th, by Judge Hensley, John Burns of Cornlea and Miss Nellie, daughter of Supervisor James Burrows of Burrows twp.
DIED
STAAB--March 22d, at Chicago, of pneumonia, after an illness of five weeks, Levi Staab, aged 21 years.
The remains were buried near the church south of Leigh, Neb., Wednesday last.CYPHERS--J.L. Cyphers, an old settler, died Thursday at Rising, of a complication of diseases. Seventy-five cases of the grippe are reported at Rising.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, April 2, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Fred A Scofield, Platte county, 23; Miss Belle Swartsley, Platte county, 21
Nicholas Blaser, jr., Platte county, 27; Miss Mary Kupferschmied, Platte county, 25 George W Rouner, Butler county, 23; Miss Lucy Meyer, Butler county, 20
The above were married by Judge Hensley ane returned home last evening rejoicing that they were husband and wife.
John Burns, Platte county, 22; Miss Nellie Burrows, Platte county, 19
The knot that bound the last named couple together and made them one, was securely tied by His Honor County Judge W.N. Hensley, Esq., at his office on the second floor of the Henry block. The groom is a prominent grain dealer of Cornlea and the bride is the daughter of Supervisor James Burrows of Burrows township.
The newly wedded pair will make their home in Cornlea, where they are sure to win many friends.DIED
ANDERSON--The body of Miss Emma Anderson, who died of spinal congestion in Omaha, Wednesday, aged 20 years, was shipped to the home of her sister in Platte county, near St. Edward yesteray. She had lived in Omaha about two years.
The Columbus Journal, April 8, 1891
MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
SCOFIELD-SWARTSLEY--Invitations are out for the marriage today of Mr. Fred A. Scofield and Miss Belle Swartsley. The Journal, in advance of the event, tenders congratulations to the happy young couple, and wishes them the best that providence has in store for mortals.DIED
McMAHON--Monday, April 6th, at four p.m., after an illness of two days, of paralysis of the brain, Katie G., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. McMahon, aged twenty years and eight days.
The funeral takes place today at 10 o'clock from St. Bonventura Catholic church.
Katie was beloved by everybody who knew her, being blessed with a very happy disposition. She was a young lady of much promise, and a few days ago might, (so far as human knowledge could tell), have looked forward to a long and happy life of usefulness in this busy world of mortals. Now she is with kindred spirits in the world of light, and we mourn the departure of her gentle presence as of one taken from us all too soon.
The sorrowing family have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances in the loss of a treasure that cannot be restored, a heart's pearl beyond all value to them. Only He, who knoweth all, can bring consolation in such afflictions.
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, April 9, 1891
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Joseph Bendy Kowski, Filmore county, 26; Miss Brazilia Rosno, Platte county, 17.
William W. Maynard, Polk county, 22; Miss Fannie M. Harris, Polk county, 17.
John Carink, Platte county, 22; Miss Katie Drozd, Platte county, 17.
Fred A. Scofield, Platte county, 23; Miss Belle Swartsley, Platte county, 21.
Nicholas Blaser, jr., Platte county, 27; Miss Mary Kupferschmied, Platte county, 25.
George W. Rouner, Butler county, 23; Miss Lucy Meyer, Butler county, 20.
The above were married by Judge Hensley and returned home last evening rejoicing that they were husband and wife.
John Burns, Platte county, 22; Miss Nellie Burrows, Platte county, 19.
The knot that bound the last named couple together and made them one, was securely tied by His Honor County Judge W.N. Hensley, Esq., at his office on the second floor of the Henry block. The groom is a prominent grain dealer of Cornlea and the bride is the daughter of Supervisor James Burrows of Burrows township.
The newly wedded pair will make their home in Cornlea, where they are sure to win many friends.DIED
von WASCUTCA--Igantius von Wascutca, who has been an inmate of St. Francis' hospital for over two years, died yesterday at the age of 63. He had no near relatives living in this country.McMAHON--Katie G. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. McMahon, died yesterday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, at the residence of her parents in this city. The malady which caused this sad event, was paralysis of the brain, superinduced by la grippe. Katie was twenty years and eight days old, and a most estimable young lady, having a large circle of warm friends.
The funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. Wednesday, at the Monastery. The remains will be laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
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Yesterday the last sad rites were said over the remains of Katie McMahon, and all that was mortal of the poor girl, was laid away in their final resting place.
The funeral services were held at St. Bonaventura church, where solemn high mass was said. The conduct of the funeral was in charge of the Young Ladies Sodality, a society of which Katie was a favorite member in life. Members of the Sodality acted as pall bearers, and a large number of friends of the deceased attended the services.
Katie G. McMahon was a most estimable young lady, always lively, healthy and active, until about a year ago, when she contracted the la grippe. Since that time she has been afflicted with diabetes, and another attack of the prevailing epidemic caused her rapid decline. Her death occurred Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, her sickness having become alarming about noon Sunday. The bereaved parents and relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of all in their said affliction.
Mr. and Mrs. J.C. McMahon desire The Telegram to publicly express their heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors, and particularly to the young ladies of the Sodality, who ministered to the sick and kindly assisted during the illness and death of their beloved daughter.
The Columbus Journal, April 15, 1891
DIED
ANDERSON--April 8th, Mrs. P.S. Anderson of Looking Glass, after a protracted illness.LAWRENCE--At his home in Grand Prairie township, April 8th, 8 p.m., of hemorrhage of the lungs, William Lawrence.
Mr. Lawrence was not a rugged man, and had been ailing for years. On the afternoon of his death he went outside his room, on to the porch, and gave his sons instructions about farm work.
Mr. Lawrence was born in Indiana, February 20, 1843. In December 1863, he enlisted in the Third Illinois regiment and was discharged in 1865. He located on his farm in Platte county, in 1883, and resided there until his death. He was a brother of the late P.J. Lawrence of this vicinity, and was much respected by his neighbors and acquaintances. The funeral took place Saturday, 11 a.m., Rev. Johnson of Platte Center officiating, the remains being laid to rest at Streeter's cemetery.WALTON--Mrs. W.E. Walton and children went east on a visit several days ago, and Mr. W. received a telegram this week telling of the very serious illness, with diphtheria, of the two children; since he left to be with them, a telegram reached this place telling of the death of one of the children. The father and mother will have the sympathy of all their friends. [Genoa.]
ANDERSON--The aged mother of Mr. J.M. Anderson died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Nels Peterson, (where she had made her home for some time), on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Peter Bain and Mrs. Peter Swanson were her daughters also. Mrs. Anderson was buried at the West Hill cemetery on Friday. [Palestine.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, April 16, 1891
MARRIED
SHAY-KUHNE--Mrs. L.E. Kuhne, of Scotia, formerly well known in Platte county, was recently married to Mr. Robert Shay.DIED
LAWRENCE--William Lawrence of Grand Prairie township, an old resident of Platte county, died Thursday.KAMINSKI--Dr. Kaminski, residing west of Platte Center, died Wednesday afternoon. The doctor was an old and well known resident of Platte county.
The Columbus Journal, April 22, 1891
BIRTHS
GERTSH--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gertsh on last Sunday, a fine baby boy. [Grand Prairie.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued Monday to Henry Loseke, jr., and Miss Matilda Bachenhus; Valentine Gehr and Miss Georgia Wolf.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
PANNEY-FREEMAN--It is announced that Miss Minnie Freeman, another of the heroine school teachers, who, in the terrible storm of January 12th, 1888, risked her own life to save her pupils, is to be married this evening, at Omaha, to Mr. E.B. Panney.MARRIED
SCOFIELD-SWARTSLEY--[The following reached us too late for last week's issue. The marriage, which took place on the 8th, was announced in this paper of that date.--Ed. Journal.]
Married, at the residence of John C. Swartsley, five miles north of Columbus, Fred A. Scofield to Annie Belle Swartsley, by Rev. Worley.
The groom was attired in the usual becoming suit of conventional black, while the bride wore a delicate shade of lilac neatly arrayed in silver trimming, in every way becoming to her.
At the appointed time, Mrs. Mary McAllister struck the key of the wedding march, the minister rose from his chair to tie the bond that bound them as one. Miss Fannie Merrill and Miss Jessie Swartsley led the way followed by the bride and groom; after the very appropriate ceremony was over, the friends and acquaintances congratulated the happy couple, and all repaired to the dining room so neatly arranged for the occasion, after which the evening was spent with music and social chat, all expressing a joyous time.
The following is a list of presents received by the bride and groom: Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Scofield, dozen napkins and bed spread; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Swartsley, set knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stewart, water set; Miss Annie Freeman, pair linen towels; Mr. and Mrs. Jay Merrill, wine set; Bolt Bros. and sister, silver berry dish; Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Burns, book case; Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Butler, pair towels; Mrs. P.J. Lawrence, same; Lillie and Willie Ragatz, glass set; Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Alexander, set silver knives; Miss Maude Alexander, set silver forks; Forest and Fannie Merrill, smoking set; George Winslow, silver tooth pick holder; Misses Moore, cake stand; George Swartsley, caster; Mr. and Mrs. McAllister and Mrs. A.E. Coalter, table scarf and sugar shell; Mr. John Crowe, Jr., silver card receiver; Miss C. Alexander, pair towels; Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Tedrow, lace curtains; Leo Swartsley, tooth pick holder; Miss Ella Swartsley, crazy quilt; Mr. and Mrs. H. Ragatz, dozen wine glasses; Luther Lawrence, fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Butler, silver pickle dish; Beecher Kingston and May Tedrow, volumes of Tennyson's and Browning's poems; Annie and Maude Byrnes, fruit dish; Mr. Elmer Lawrence, caster; Jessie Swartsley, table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. H. Cramer, jewelry case; Willie, Martha and Mary Craun, tureen; Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Swartsley, picture, hand painted; Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Winslow, dozen napkins and collar and cuff box; Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Garlow, table scarf and gold-lined butter dishes; Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Metnzer, silver sugar shell; Miss Ella Hurd, cake plate; Miss Abbie Hurd, fruit dish.DIED
WALTON--Mr. Walton of Genoa returned from Baltimore last Wednesday. His child was dead and buried before he reached there. Gracie, the little girl, is getting along nicely, says the Genoa Leader.LAWRENCE--Wm. Lawrence, one of our most worthy citizens, died at his residence on last Wednesday and was buried last Saturday in the Streeter cemetery. Mr. Lawrence had been failing in health for a long time, and his death was not unexpected, though some of the Grand Prairie people were not aware of his death until after he was buried. Mrs. Lawrence and children and other friends have the sympathy of the whole community. ... [Grand Prairie.]
The Columbus Weekly Telegram, April 23, 1891
TO BE MARRIED
LOSEK-BACKENHUS--The marriage of Henry Losek jr. and Miss Matilda Backenhus will occur at the residence of the bride's parents in Sherman township tomorrow. Preparations are being made to make it a grand affair.MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage license was issued by Judge W.N. Hensley yesterday:
George Lusche, Platte county, 20; Miss Katrina Distler, Colfax county, 17.
Henry Loseke Jr., Platte county, 24; Miss Matilda Bachenhus, Platte county, 21.
Valentine Gehr, Platte county, 23; Miss Georgia Wolf, Platte county, 21.MARRIED
PANNEY-FREEMAN--Miss Phonnie Cushing went to Omaha yesterday to witness the marriage of her cousin Miss Minnie Freeman to Mr. E.B. Banney which occured in that city last evening.BONESTEEL-SCOTT--Dr. Stillman is in receipt of a letter informing him of the marriage of Dr. Bonesteel and Miss Annie Scott, which occurred at Chicago, April 8.
DIED
MINOGUE--John Minogue who has been sick at Sioux City with hemorrhage of the brain for some time, died in that city Tuesday evening. He had been an engineer in the employ of the Union Pacific for many years and was well known in this city.BRIXIUS--The funeral of the 13-year-old son of Peter Brixius was held at Boheet Sunday. His death was caused by eating wild parsnips which he found on the prairie.
RIVET--Frank Rivet, son of Joseph Rivet of Joliet township, has returned from California, in very poor health. He says he has come home to die. This calls to mind the sad history of this family. Every spring, for the past nine years, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rivet have buried a child, and one spring two were taken. All have lived to manhood or womanhood, and then been stricken down. If Frank's fears prove true, this spring will prove no exception to the rule. There are three of the children still alive, out of a family of thirteen.
The Columbus Journal, April 29, 1891
MARRIED
STOKER-LOHR--April 26th, 11 a.m., at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, by Rev. Henry Lohr, Obadiah Stoker and Miss Rebecca Lohr, both of this city.
All the acquaintances of the young folks wish they may live long and prosper.HAGER-BARNUM--Mr. Bert. Hager and Miss Lona Barnum crossed hands in wedlock Monday forenoon. The bride and groom, accompanied by their bridesmaid and groomsman, went up to David City by buggy and had the ceremony performed by the M.E. preacher of that place while all were seated in the vehicle opposite the preacher's residence. The scene was somewhat romantic in the eyes of the divine; but nevertheless he tied them just as tight as he knew how. The party afterwards returned to Bellwood where Mrs. Barnum, mother of the bride, had a banquet awaiting them and where they enjoyed themselves for a few hours. In the evening they took supper at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hager, to which place the band proceeded and tendered the happy couple a fine serenade. After the serenade the band boys were invited inside, where they did themselves justice at a bountiful spread of good things. The boys on their way home also tendered Mr. and Mrs. Miller a serenade and were again treated.--[Bellwood Gazette.]
PENNEY-FREEMAN--Last Wednesday's Journal mentioned as to take place that evening the marriage of Miss Minnie Freeman to E.D. Penney. The marriage was solemnized at Hotel Dellone, Omaha, at 8 o'clock, Rev. George Ferguson of Lincoln officiating. F.H. Penney of Fullerton acted as best man and Miss Phonnie Cushing of this city as bridesmaid. A splendid bridal supper was served at 10 o'clock. There were many beautiful presents. The World-Herald says of Mr. Penney: "He owns half a dozen general stores in as many towns in the state, and is one of the best known of the younger class of politicians in Nebraska. He is a handsome and polished gentleman, and is possessed of a large amount of this world's goods." The name of the bride will remain as one of the brightest in all Nebraska's history, and the story of her courage in rescuing the children of her school in the blizzard of January 12, 1888, will be familiar to our school children in the ages to comes; so long as good brave hearts and cool heads shall constitute nature's nobility, Minnie Freeman will hold a place in memory.
DIED
KENYON--Near Oconee, April 23d, from cancer, Mrs. Maria Kenyon.McCASLIN--Mrs. Helena C. McCaslin, who has been living with her sister Mrs. E.C. Saley the past few months, died suddenly Monday evening at 6:45 at the residence of L.M. Saley, aged 48 years. The funeral takes place this morning at 10 o'clock a.m.