Columbus Journal, July 6, 1892
MARRIED
MURRAY-SCHULT--July 3d, by Rev. P. Kohnan, Patrick Murray and Miss Frederika Schult.WATTS-LARSON--At Platte Center July 4, by Elder A. Henrich, E.E. Watts of Wattsville and Miss Maggie Larson of Palestine, all of this county.
DIED
TURK--A Mrs. Turk near Shelby was struck and killed by lightning Sunday week; the city authorities are solicited to get rid of the females of doubtful character, who have been infesting the city. David City should not be made the dumping ground of the other towns around, and they should not be harbored in saloons. The News winds up with a pretty good mottoe: "The town, the people and the society have no earthly use for them."NELSON--News was received here, this week, that Swan Nelson who went to California about three years ago, has recently buried two of his daughters. Mr. Nelson and family have the sympathy of their numerous friends in this vicinity.--[Genoa Leader.]
Columbus Journal, July 13, 1892
MARRIED
HELLBUSH-JOHNSON--Quite a crowd gathered at the residence of Mr. Hi. Johnson on Wednesday of last week, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Ella to Mr. Islet Hellbush. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves and several valuable presents were given to the bride and groom. May prosperity and happiness accompany them through life's journey. [Grand Prairie.]DIED
GUILLEMOT--A telegram received at Cedar Rapids, Boone county, Monday week, announced the death of Dr. F.A. Guillemot, at Salt Lake City, Utah, where he had a good practice. The doctor will be remembered by a good many of our Columbus readers, he having practiced his profession in this city years ago. No particulars of his death.HART--Miss Nettie A. Hart died Thursday morning at eleven o'clock, of heart disease, after a brief illness. She was twenty-two years old, and died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Warner, on Eleventh street. The funeral took place Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence, the services being conducted by Rev. J.B. Leedom.
WATTS--The subject of the following sketch is well worthy to be held in remembrance by his fellow citizens. The "Journal," to which he was a subscriber since he came to Nebraska, will no doubt be welcomed by its readers when bringing something regarding his life, death and funeral.
Mr. Watts was perhaps more widely known in Platte county than any other merely private citizen; being quite a mechanical genius he worked since the writer has known him, here and there, first as a builder and later on as a brick layer and plasterer, while his beautiful farm was not neglected but improved and worked by his sons who now own several good farms in the neighborhood. As a mechanic he was sought after wherever he was known; always industrious, able and obliging, he was employed again and again, where he had worked once. For a time he resided in Columbus and came to be well known and appreciated there too. Especially dear was he to his comrades in arms, and they turned out in mass at his furneral and buried him with the honors of the Post of the G.A.R.
Rev. A. Henrich of Platte Center, at whose house Mr. Watts had done his last work, (which he was not able to finish) who was his friend ever since he knew him and who visited him religiously in his last sickness, was honored by the family with the request to conduct the funeral exercises. He, though, sad at the loss of such a friend, was gratified that he had made that last visit the day before his death, for he there heard words from the dying man's lips, which he was very glad to hear. The funeral was largely attended, forming a large procession while already a great number of carriages had gone to the church. The preacher had selected I Cor. XV, 10, as his text: "But by the grace of God I am what I am and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain." These words are well applicable to our departed brother. His glory was in the grace of God which was also fruitful in him, as proved by his character. Our text suggests the theme: "The Power of the Grace of God."
I. What is the Grace of God? ...
II. What is the Power of Grace? ...
Bro. Watts was born November 19, 1834, in Bristol, England. He came to this country in 1854, was married March 15, 1856, his faithful companion surviving him. Their union was blessed with nine children four of whom went before him. They came to Nebraska in 1870, and he was the first settler in the beautiful valley bearing his name, "Wattsville." He was converted in the spring of 1876, and being baptized by Elder Jackson Wright then joined the Baptist church of Wattsville, also serving for a time as deacon. When the church by removals, etc., ceased to exist, he being kind-hearted and liberal almost to a fault, helped different other religious societies, being especially active in Sabbath-school work, and in pocketbook being also converted, liberally aided whomever he considered worthy. In the last visit of the minister he confessed not only his firm belief in his Saviour, but also his victory over many difficulties in his religious views, and his firm conviction of Baptist doctrine and practice, in which he had but recently been fully re-established. May we "follow his faith considering his conversation."
Columbus Journal, July 20, 1892
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage liceses were issued the past week to: Lud V. Lake of Licking county, Ohio, and Miss Bertha Postel, daughter of Martin Postel; Frank Smith and Miss Bertha Voeges.DIED
SCHROEDER--Bernard Schroeder, who went to Texas about three months ago, as agent to locate a colony, returned about July 1st, on business here, and started back Thursday last. He died of bowel complaint the same day he reached his destination. His body arrived here Sunday and was shipped to his old home Monday. His many acquaintances will sincerely mourn his death.
Columbus Journal, July 27, 1892
DIED
SCHROEDER--Mr. Bernard Schroeder who died recently at Henrietta, Clay county, Texas, leaves a large family, the youngest being a baby in arms. [Humphrey.]METCALF--Mrs. John Wiggins received a telegram Thursday last stating that her father, S.D. Metcalf, of Salisbury, N.Y., had died that morning. He was 73 years old.
SUTTON--William Sutton, who had been ailing about a year, died last Wednesday of Bright's disease and was buried Thursday at Okay, a large concourse of mourning friends following the remains to their last resting place.
FAUBLE--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fauble died Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. It was one month old Monday and had suffered from brain trouble since its birth. The funeral took place from the home of H.B. Fauble Monday morning, Rev. J.B. Leedom preaching an affecting sermon.
Columbus Journal, August 3, 1892
BIRTHS
WINDISH--Born, July 27th, to Mrs. Gus Windish, a son, weight 11 pounds.MARRIED
PATRICK-KING--July 20th, at the residence of J.C. Myers, by Rev. J.B. Leedom, A.C. Patrick and Miss Nellie M. King, all of Platte county.
Columbus Journal, August 10, 1892
MARRIED
WHITAKER-SLAUTZHAUR--August 8th, by Judge H.J. Hudson, at his residence, Walter W. Whitaker and Miss Lizzie Slautzhaur.DIED
MILLER--Wednesday, August 3d, at 4:15 p.m., John Miller.
Mr. Miller was born in Germany, Aug. 19, 1831, came to Nebraska in 1856, married Miss Mary Agger (sister of Mrs. Jacob Guter), in 1867; he leaves a widow and their two children, William and John, aged 23 and 21 years respectively, the oldest son having died in 1871. In the snow storm of January, 1888, Mr. Miller was caught out for a night and was so disabled that he never fully recovered from the effects. While he was warmly clad as to his feet and legs, his hands were not well protected and he lost the proper use of them.
Mr. Miller's fatal illness began about seven months ago, since which time he has been steadily failing.
Many old settlers, friends and acquaintances were present at the funeral Friday morning, which took place from the residence west of the city. Elder H.J. Hudson preached the sermon, taking his text from the Ninetieth psalm--"So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom," and many were sensibly touched with the sentiments uttered by the speaker during the brief but very appropriate discourse.ROEHLING--Louisa, wife of Henry Roehling, died in Jansen, Jefferson county, Neb., July 25th; funeral services were held at Schuyler Tuesday morning of last week. The husband is left with five children, the oldest nine years and a half, the youngest eight months old. The family formerly lived here.
FAUBLE--We are requested to say that the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fauble, who died July 24th, was afflicted with inflammation of the bowels, and that the funeral took place from the residence of the parents.
Columbus Journal, August 17, 1892
BIRTHS
SAVAGE--Born, Sunday, August 14, 1 p.m., to Mrs. M. Savage, a fine boy weighing 11 pounds; mother and child doing nicely, and Mike the happiest man in Platte county.MARRIED
COLE-EMERY--Aug. 11th, at the Meridian hotel, this city, by Rev. J.B. Leedom, pastor of the Methodist church, Mr. E.F. Cole and Miss Hattie M. Emery, both of Madison, Nebr.DIED
WESTCOTT--Friday evening, August 13th, at 9:40, at his residence in this city, of cancer of the stomach, George W. Westcott.
He was born in Rensselser county, N.Y., Oct. 7, 1817. His parents moved to Oneida county, N.Y., where he remained for 30 years. In 1857 he located in LaSalle county, Ill. He removed to Nebraska in 1879, settling on his farm, two and a half miles north of this place. He had not been actively engaged in farming for several years before his death, in fact had retired to the city. Within the past year, he joined the Methodist church, and was wonderfully sustained by his christian faith, during the trying hours of his very painful illness. All his children were present at the funeral, four generations of his descendants being represented. He was 74 years, 10 months and 6 days old. Sunday afternoon at three, a large number of friends and neighbors gathered at the Methodist church to pay the last tribute of respect to one who had lived among us as the friend of all. Rev. J.B. Leedom preached a very appropriate sermon, and a large concourse followed the remains to their last resting place in the Columbus cemetery.
The deceased leaves a widow and his sons, Lewellyn, George and Edward, with his daughters, Mesdames Frances Clark, Elizabeth Clark, Anna Salmon, Eva Nichols and Ada Miller, to mourn the departure of a faithful and devoted husband, and a trusting, confiding father.CAMPBELL--Sunday, August 11th, of liver trouble, Spencer Campbell.
The deceased was for years, the only colored citizen of the city. He was a humble citizen, and we believe one who meant to do right. His illness was of several months' duration, and when he could no longer care for himself, comrades of the Grand Army looked after his wants, and, although he was not a member, Baker Post, G.A.R., with the S. of V. drum corps, turned out to the funeral, which took place Monday morning. A number of his old neighbors were also present. Rev. Leedom, chaplain of the Post, delivered a touching and exceedingly appropriate address at the grave, and the old soldiers present were strongly reminded of the fact that, whether amid the storm of battle, or in the quiet walks of peace, Death is no respecter of persons.CARGES; FLUKIGER--An infant child of Martin Carges, also of Mr. Flukiger, died last week.
Columbus Journal, August 24, 1892
MARRIED
PINSON-SCHEIDEL--August 19, by Justice H.J. Hudson, at his residence in this city, Thomas J.E. Pinson and Miss Lena Scheidel, both of Platte Center.DIED
HENRICH--Just as we close our forms, we hear of the death, Monday night, of J.S. Henrich, of the vicinity of Platte Center, of heart disease. The deceased was a brother of P.W. Henrich and son of Rev. A. Henrich; a former resident of this county, he removed years ago to Denver, where he engaged in business, and where, we believe, through to strict attention to business, he lost his health, returning here the past year, hoping by a life of out-of-doors on the farm, to regain a measure of health. The many friends of the family extend their sympathy to the sorrowing father, brothers and sisters.--It is expected that the funeral will take place from the residence in Burrows twp., five miles west of Platte Center.ROBERTS--The wife of Col. Roberts of Rising, Butler county, died suddenly last Friday at Idaho Springs, Colorado. She leaves a husband and six children. Col. Roberts is one of the early settlers in this region, and well known to many Journal readers, who will sympathize with him in his bereavement.
SHULTZ--Two sisters named Lizzie and Bertha Shultz living near Grafton and aged 17 and 19 years, committed suicide one day last week by taking strychnine, dying within five minutes of each other. No cause known.
Columbus Journal, August 31, 1892
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
BERNEY-SCHILZ--The marriage of Mr. Joseph Berney and Miss Eva Schilz is announced to take place next Tuesday, and their hosts of friends wish them joy in their life's journey. They are both natives of Platte county.DIED
BERLIN--Mrs. John Berlin's little Harry was buried last Sunday. [Palestine.]BIRDSILL--Miss Ann Birdsill died very suddenly at her home at Mr. David Brown's. She will be buried this (Saturday) afternoon, from the residence. Interment in the Friends' cemetery. [Palestine.]
ABBOTT--Hiram Abbott of St. Edward met with a terrible accident last week; while alighting from his horse he fell, one foot being held fast in the stirrup. He was dragged several times around the yard by the frightened horse, and when finally liberated by his shoe pulling off, he was horribly mangled, causing his death a few hours afterwards. His funeral took place Sunday.
Columbus Journal, September 7, 1892
BIRTHS
DUNLAP--Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dunlap of near Lindsay are rejoicing over the arrival of another boy, who put in his appearance the 19th ult.MARRIED
BLODGETT-KILLIP--Thursday, Sept. 1st, at the residence of the bride's parents in Oconee, by Rev. Elliott of this city, Daniel Blodgett and Miss Hephzibak Killip, daughter of Rev. Robert Killip.BERNEY-SCHILZ--Tuesday, Sept. 6th, 9:30 a.m., at St. Bonaventura Catholic church, Joseph Berney and Miss Eva Schilz, both residents of this city.
Miss Frances Scholtz of Duncan acted as bridesmaid and Leo Borowiak as groomsman.
The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of friends and acquaintances, who with The Journal, join in wishing the young couple prosperity and happiness.DIED
MYERS--On the 3d inst., at noon, at the home of his son, J.W. Myers, in Lincoln, Neb., Peter Myers died of Bright's disease. He had been an invalid for many years.
The body was brought here Sunday for interment, and was escorted to the Lincoln depot by the Catholic Union Club. The funeral services were held at St. Bonaventura church at 9 a.m., Monday, and the body laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, J.E. North, C.A. Speice, L. Gerrard, C.B. Stillman, C. Reinke and G.G. Becher acting as pall bearers.
A large concourse following the remains to the cemetery, attesting the respect and esteem of one who did no wrong to his fellows, acting out the golden rule in all the relations of life.
Mr. Myers was born in Hanover, Germany, Sept. 7, 1816, lacking four days of his 76th birthday. A sister, Mrs. Reese, living on Shell Creek, his wife Ellen and son John W. Myers alone survive him.
Peter Myers and his wife came to Columbus in May, 1857, he being among the first men and his wife the second woman in Platte county. His son, desirous of ministering to the comfort and amelioration of his terrible disease, had him removed to Lincoln on the 22nd of June, last, and now returns to his old home under the shadow of nature's blight, the untimely frost of Death.??[Sister Matilda]--The Platte Center Reporter says the following from that place attended the funeral of Sister Matilda: Misses Maggie Lynch, Anna Murphy, Nellie McGaune, May and Nellie Langen and Rosay Riley.
Columbus Journal, September 14, 1892
BIRTHS
McMULLEN--Born, Sept. t9h, to Mr. and Mrs. F.D. McMullen, a girl of regulation weight.MARRIED
SEWELL-BALDWIN--In this city, at the residence of the bride's parents, Sept. 13, 1892, by Judge H.J. Hudson, Mr. John M. Sewell of Madison, Neb., and Miss Hattie M. Baldwin, of this city.DIED
HEUER--Edwin, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Heuer, died Friday morning last, aged five days. The burial took place Saturday.
Columbus Journal, September 21, 1892
MARRIED
MARTZ-SCHOEMAKER--Friday, Sept. 16, in this city, by County Judge W.N. Hensley, Warren Martz, of Oklahoma, and Miss Cora Shoemaker, of this city.DIED
LINDSTROM--C.J. Lindstrom, the cigar maker who has been ailing the past two weeks from the effects of lock-jaw, mention of which was made in last week's Journal, grew rapidly worse the latter part of the week and Sunday morning at 8 o'clock death came and relieved him of his almost unbearable suffering. Deceased was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, June 7th, 1854, consequently was in the thirty-eighth year of his age. He was a member of the cigarmakers' union of South Omaha. He leaves a widow, who ministered to him during his last illness, an aged mother and brother in the old country, and three sisters living in New York. The funeral took place from the Clother House Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. O.A. Elliott of the Presbyterian church preaching the sermon. The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.ZELLAR--Frank Zellar, the 15-year-old son of A.J. Zellar, a Creston implement dealer, who had his left foot severed just above the ankle by the way freight at that place last Saturday night died Sunday morning. Our physicians informed us that he bled to death.--[Humphrey Democrat.]
Columbus Journal, September 28, 1892
MARRIED
WILSON-COOK--Rev. Albert Wilson returned Thursday from Columbus where he was united in marriage to Miss Eva Cook of that place. Mr. Wilson moves to Platte Center, where he has a charge for this conference year. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Wilson success in their journey through life.--[Central City Republican.]DIED
HANCHETT--Died, on Wednesday, Sept. 21st, little Clarence, son of M.C. and Susie Hanchett, after a few hours illness, of cholera infantum. ... [Palestine.]McGUIRE--Died, Sept. 21, '92, in this city, the relict of Patrick McGuire, of Harristown House, Co. Kildare, Ireland. She was aunt of Rev. Thos. Kelley of St. Bridget's, Bridgeport, Chicago, Ill. She was in her 84th year.
Columbus Journal, October 5, 1892
BIRTHS
HUNTEMAN--Born, Saturaday, to Mrs. Henry Hunteman, a fine girl baby.DIED
WARREN--At his home in Aurora, this state, Sept. 30th, of typhoid fever, after a very brief illness, R.S. Warren, aged 32 years.
His remains were brought to this city Saturday last. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Cole; after which a large concourse followed the remains to their last resting place in the Columbus cemetery.
Deceased was born in Owego, N.Y., Aug. 6, 1860. March 10, 1889, he was married to Miss Anna Hurd of this city. Seven months ago they buried their baby boy, which makes it doubly hard for the grief-stricken wife. It is the prayer of her many friends that the Lord will sustain her in her sad affliction.LOVELAND--Word was received here Monday of the death of D.C. Loveland, at San Bernardino, Calif., the night before. He was at one time a representative of the Platte-Colfax district in the legislature. He was a carpenter here in partnership with Mr. Ellis, and as a man had many good traits of character.
LYNCH--The remains of Mrs. Sarah Lynch, wife of D.D. Lynch of Platte Center, passed through the city Sunday, on their way to Guelph, Ontario, where they will be buried. Her death took place Friday, after one day's illness, of acute peritonitis. She was twenty-five years old, was a very talented young lady, and had a host of warm friends who sincerely mourn her death. The remains were accompanied this far by many friends from Platte Center; a number of Columbus acquaintances were also at the depot to pay, with their presence, a tribute of respect to the remembrance of a gentle spirit gone from among us.
Columbus Journal, October 12, 1892
MARRIED
MATSON-STROTHER--Married, October 1, at the Presbyterian parsonage in Schuyler, by the Rev. Leard, Arthur E. Matson to Miss Mabel M. Strother, both of Monroe. The young couple will locate permanently in Monroe.--[Monroe Looking Glass. Miss Strother has many friends in this city who will wish her much happiness.]LEEDOM-??--Rev. Russell Leedom of North Platte, son of Rev. J.B. Leedom, was married to a young lady of Boone, Boone county, last Wednesday.
DIED
McGANN--October 11th, of rheumatism, after an illness of two years, Miss Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen McGann, aged 16 years, 2 days.MILLER--About 6 o'clock last Tuesday evening, two little girls who had been picking up coal along the railroad tracks near the smelting works, Omaha, discovered the body of a man lying in the weeds near Eighth and Dodge streets. The face was covered with blood, and a revolver lay close by his side. Information was soon conveyed to the proper officials, and the patient was taken to the Methodist hospital. A 45 calibre bullet having entered the left side of the forehead near the temple and the left eye was lying down on the cheek, hanging by only a few shreds of flesh. The bullet was not found. The body was recognized by officers as that of C.P. Miller, mayor of Omaha,--a former citizen here, in the employ of the Pacific Express company. Watch, cards and documents found in his pockets, proved his identity beyond a doubt.
From the time of finding the body there was no prospect of his living, and he never returned to consciousness.
There were all kinds of rumors as to the cause of his death--first, that he had received threats from some gamblers in South Omaha as to what should happen him if he would order their places closed by the police; second, it was said that there were reasons why certain parties might want him put out of the way. None of his friends could be made to believe in the theory of suicide. He was, they said, far from being the sort of man who would take his own life, and they could see no motive for such a deed.
About 1 p.m. Monday he left home and did not return. He was seen in Omaha during the afternoon. In the evening at 8 he telephoned Mrs. Miller that he was detained on business, but would return home within an hour. At the same time he instructed Chief Beckett by telephone, to order the gambling houses in South Omaha closed. He was seen on the streets of Omaha, Tuesday, by several, and to all appearances was enjoying life, and didn't look like one who was about to commit suicide.
The coroner's inquest has not yet been completed, but the theory of murder is the only one that seems now tenable.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the First Presbyterian church in South Omaha. The Bee says: "The church was crowded to its utmost capacity and hundreds were turned away, while thousands realized the uselessness of attempting to gain entrance and remained upon the streets. The floral offerings were profuse, and of an elaborate nature." W.B. Dale of this city attended the funeral.
Columbus Journal, October 26, 1892
BIRTHS
DAVIS--Born, Thursday morning, to Mrs. D.F. DAvis, a daughter.DIED
FOX--October 23d, of consumption, after several years' illness, Mrs. William S. Fox, aged 34 years, 4 months and 28 days.
She leaves her husband and one son to mourn her loss. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence.HULTMAN--Olof Johnson has received word of the accidental death last week of an old friend, with whom he had planned a visit to their native country, Sweden. P.B. Hultman of Chicago, a carpenter, a chisel broke, and struck him with such force that in a short time he bled to death.
CONGER--The neighborhood of Clarkson in Colfax county is having a very serious time with diphtheria, and it seems to be different from the ordinary. One of Frank Wolf's children has been attacked in the same form as Mr. Conger's children. One of the latter died Saturday week, and while they were burying the corpse the next day, his last child, a girl eleven years of age died, this being the seventh that died within two weeks. The Schuyler Sun states that he will burn up all the bed clothing, beds and house wherein the children have been lying.
Columbus Journal, November 2, 1892
MARRIED
McFARLAND-DEUVELL--Oct. 22d, at the residence of the groom's parents in this city, by Judge Hensley, Samuel A. McFarland of this city, and Miss Rosella Deuvell of David City.
The Journal joins a multitude of friends in congratulations, and good wishes.DIED
HERDEN--Chas. Herden, a German farmer of Kalamazoo, this county, was killed Tuesday while returning home from Lindsay. He fell from his wagon, breaking several ribs, one of which seems to have pierced his lungs, causing death. He died on the farm of a man named Kuppe, in Platte county. Mr. Herden was quite well known in Madison. He is a brother-in-law of Lawrence Wells. The deceased leaves a wife and several children.--[Madison Chronicle.]CLARK--R.S. Clark passed through the city Monday night, westward bound for his home in Buena Vista, Colorado. His wife died there Thursday last of heart failure, after a short illness, and the remains were taken to Fremont for burial Saturday. Mr. Clark's personal friends here will sincerely sympathize with him in his affliction.
Columbus Journal, November 9, 1892
DIED
DEVENY--Thursday, Nov. 2d, 2 p.m., of typhoid fever, after one week's illness, at her home in Creston township, Helen, wife of Wesley Deveny.
The remains were buried Saturday in the Creston cemetery, a large concourse attending the funeral.
Deceased leaves her husband and four children to mourn the departure of a loving wife and mother.SATLER--Mrs. Satler, nine miles north of the city, died Nov. 1st. The remains were buried November 3rd, in the Shell creek cemetery.
KOENIG--November 7th, Mrs. Koenig died at St. Mary's Hospital. The funeral services were held in Bona Ventura Catholic church, Nov. 8th and the interment took place in the Catholic cemetery.
SOUTHARD--Mr. Abram C. Southard, aged 47 years, died at his residence, about two miles east from Monroe, on Saturday last. The funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Robt. Killip, the pastor, were held at the Oconee Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a member, the interment being at the Columbus cemetery on Tuesday.
Mr. Southard was a native of New York state, and came to the farm on which he died, about five years since, from Ohio, where he was employed in some iron works. It is supposed that it was there he contracted the tendencies to pulmonary disease, which at last, after a long struggle for life, ended his days. He leaves a widow but no family except an adopted daughter.
He was much respected by his neighbors and friends as a kind hearted man.
Considering the inclement weather quite a representative gathering attended the remains to the church and cemetery.THOMAZIN--Thomas Thomazin, a well-known citizen of this county, died Monday at his home. He dropped dead while driving cattle, and his death was due probably to heart-failure. Mr. Thomazin was born in England, had lived here on his farm in Joliet township the past twenty-two years, and was 67 years old. He was a vigorous man up to the moment of his death, and never seemed in better health. He leaves a widow, five sons and two daughters to mourn his departure to the spirit world. He was a genial, good-natured, honest, hard-working man, and will long be remembered by his many acquaintances.
ERNST--On Monday last Andrew Ernst of Colfax county died at his home. He leaves two sons, Julius and Adolph. Deceased was a brother of Jacob Ernst, deceased, late of this city, and John Ernst of Duncan. He was one of the oldest settlers in Colfax county, and a man universally respected.
DOLAND--Mr. and Mrs. John Doland, living in the western part of the city lost a little girl Friday night by diphtheria, after an illness of one day. The funeral services were held Saturday morning. The child was nearly three years old.
Columbus Journal, November 16, 1892
BIRTHS
DOTY--Born, Sunday, to Mrs. D.M. Doty, a son.WEAVER--Born, to Mrs. Louis Weaver, Nov. 8th, a daughter.
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
GLEASON-HENNESSY--The marriage of Thomas H. Gleason to Miss Maggie Hennessy, both of Platte Center, is announced to take place at St. Joseph's church, Platte Center, Tuesday mroning Nov. 22d, at 10 o'clock. Reception at 8 p.m., same day in Henry's Hall.DIED
THOMAZIN--This aged citizen, well and favorably known by hundreds of Platte county people, died at his home in Joliet township, November 7th of heart failure. He fell dead in his yard at 1 o'clock, without a word to any one. He was in good health and spirits at the time and was never known to be sick or complain, in his life.
The family were all at home at the time, except one son.
He had been a resident of the county twenty-one years, and leaves a widow, five sons and two daughters, to mourn the loss of a loving husband, and indulgent father. His age was sixty-six years.
His remains were laid to rest in the Burrows cemetery, Nov. 10th, the procession of a hundred vehicles carrying numerous sympathizing friends, who paid the last tribute of respect, in sorrow for the stricken family.
Rev. J.B. Leedom of Columbus, conducted the services.ERNST--Died, at his home in Shell Creek precinct on Monday morning at 9 o'clock, of old age, Andrew Ernst, aged 72 years. Mr. Ernst was one of Colfax county's oldest settlers, and is the father of Julius and Adolph Ernst, who are also residents of Shell Creek precinct. The funeral services were held in Schuyler in the German Lutheran church, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.F.A. Hantel officiating. The deceased leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. Mr. Ernst was one of Colfax county's most prosperous farmers, beloved and respected by all who knew him. Services were also held at the deceased's residence on Wednesday morning; friends from Schuyler attending services.--[Schuyler Herald.]
Columbus Journal, November 23, 1892
BIRTHS
BOWMAN--Born, to Mrs. Henry Bowman, a daughter.KRAMER--Born, to Mrs. Carl Kramer, Wednesday morning, November 16, a son.
DIED
MICKEY--O.P. Mickey, father of Mickey brothers of Osceola, Polk county, died suddenly Sunday week, of paralysis of the brain. He was aged 70 years.
Columbus Journal, November 30, 1892
MARRIED
TURRILL-LOVEJOY--G.S. Urrill, the young man who preceded Mr. McCarn as local editor of the Telegram, was married on Thanksgiving day at Rippey, Iowa, to Miss L.E. Lovejoy. His many friends here wish him well in his new relations to the great world of humanity.DIED
HURD--At her home in this city, Nov. 24th, after an illness of three months, typoid fever and its consequences, Mrs. Margaret Hurd, wife of R.G. Hurd.
Mrs. Hurd was born in Nova Scotia, Jan. 9th, 1842, and came, in 1878, with her family to this city, where she had resided ever since. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn their great loss.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. Cole preaching the sermon, and Rev. S.B. Hays assisting.SUTHERLAND--On the first page of The Journal today will be found full particulars of the frightful railroad accident which we mentioned in our last issue. The William Sutherland, whose arm was caught and whose body was cooked by steam, was a cousin of Robert Sutherland, the railroad man well known to our Columbus readers.
Columbus Journal, December 7, 1892
BIRTHS
BECKER--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Becker are rejoicing over the arrival Thursday, of a son.MEAYS--Born, Tuesday of last week to Mrs. W.G. Meays, two miles east of the city, a son.
MARRIED
KETELSEN-FEDDERSEN--Dec. 1st, at his residence in Platte Center, by Elder A. Henrich, Mr. Broder P. Ketelsen of Metz, and Miss Martha L. Feddersen of Humphrey.
May they have a blessed journey through life.DIED
WAGNER; MALONE--Two boys of Madison named Ridgely Wagner and Ambrose Malone, were late for school Monday week and thought to take a near cut across Taylor creek to North Side school house. The ice was not strong enough and they went down where the water was fifteen feet deep, and were drowned. The body of Malone was found standing straight up in the water with his head beneath the ice, and not more than two feet from where he went in. Says the Chronicle--"Tenderly the little bodies were lifted by kindly hands carried to their homes--homes that they had left but a short half hour before in all the joyousness, health and lively animal spirits of strong, growing boys, but how sad the home-bringing."HINES--Mr. and Mrs. Boge Hines met with a sad death in their family Sunday, by the poisoning of their little child. The child got hold of a bottle of medicine that had been prepared for an injection and took a swallow; as soon as the parents made the discovery, they at once set to work to get the medicine out of the child's mouth, thnking it had not swallowed any, and rested easy as the child continued to play. They were visiting at Mr. Timms at the time and when at dinner they noticed the child had a drowsy appearance. They at once started for home, at the same time sending for Dr. French, who only arrived in time to see the little sufferer die. It was a sad accident, and the sorrowing parents have the sympathy of all.--[David City Tribune.]
Columbus Journal, December 14, 1892
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
GALLEY-WELCH--Cards are out for the marriage tomorrow, Dec. 15th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Welch of this city, of their daughter, Miss Carrie E., to George W. Galley, Jr. The Journal tenders congratulations in advance of the event, and wishes that the happy young couple may be blessed with long life and abundant prosperity.ELOPED
ZOREMBA-??--We are informed that John Zoremba and a girl, whose name we did not learn, both of whom lived near Duncan, have eloped together. Zoremba has a wife and two children.
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A married Polander and a young virgin of this place have eloped, so it is reported, leaving a wife in destitute circumstances. [Duncan.]MARRIED
KETELSON-FEDDERSON--Married, Dec. 1st, Miss Martha Fedderson of Humphrey and Mr. Broden Ketelson of Lost Creek township. They will spend the winter in Humphrey. [Humphrey.]HUSISCOTE-PIEPER--Married, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1892, at the residence of Mrs. Mahler of Duncan, Ed. Husiscote and Frederica Pieper. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Miessler in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends of the couple. The time was merrily passed in different ways, and the presents received by the contracting parties were many and valuable. [Duncan.]
DIED
SIMMONS--Tuesday, December 6, 9 p.m., after a severe illness of some four months' duration, Mrs. A.T. Simmons of this city, aged 51 years.
The funeral took place Thursday from the residence. Rev. Cole preaching the sermon.
Mrs. Simmons had lived here a number of years, and the number of her friends was only limited by the number of her acquaintances. She was devoted to her family, whose loss is irreparable.RASMUSSEN--Monday, Julius Rasmussen received the sad news of the death of his mother in Denmark, she having departed this life Nov. 25th, aged seventy years.
WOLFE--Alton J. Wolfe died Saturday morning last and was buried Sunday at Burrows' cemetery. Deceased was about twenty-two years old, and son of John B. Wolfe.
GEISELEY--Monday, in the Columbus cemetery, the remains of Mr. Geiseley were laid to rest. The funeral services were held at the residence, five miles north of the city. He died Saturday.
MORIARTY--John Moriarty of Joliet township died Sunday night, aged about seventy-eight years. The burial was to take place yesterday.
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Yesterday Henry Gass was called upon, with his hearse, to the funeral of John Moriarty, the burial taking place at the Catholic cemetery three miles southeast of Platte Center.KRAUSE--William Krause, of Grand Prairie, brother of Joseph Krause of this city, died at his home Sunday, and will be buried today. His age was sixty-nine years. He leaves a large family of grown children, his wife having died about a year ago.
Columbus Journal, December 21, 1892
BIRTHS
BLOEDORN--Born, Dec. 12, to Mrs. M.C. Bloedorn of Humphrey, a daughter.DIETRICH--Born, Thursday last to Mrs. August Dietrich, a daughter.
MARRIED
GALLEY-WELCH--At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Welch, on Thursday, the 15th, at 4 p.m., by Elder H.J. Hudson, George Galley, Jr., and Miss Carrie E. Welch.
Mr. Mel. Watts acted as best man, and Miss Martha Welch, sister of the bride, as bride's maid. Among the sixty-eight friends and relatives present, were some of the oldest settlers of the county. Indeed, the happy couple themselves are about as old settlers here as they could well be, one having been born in Nance, the other in Platte county.
The Journal with the hundreds of friends of the happy couple, congratulates them upon their life partnership and wishes them in abundance, the good things of earth.
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We give below a list of presents received by the happy couple:
China dinner set, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Welch; Misses Nellie and Martha Welch, parlor lamp; Charles Welch, punch set; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Welch, rocking chair; Master Bob Welch, silver nut crackers; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hoffman, set fruit knives; Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Henry, chamber set; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Galley, table linen and bed spread; Miss Ethel Galley, silver sugar shell and butter knife; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Galley, table linen; Mrs. S.A. Rickly, table linen; Mr. and Mrs. _______ey, lamp; Mamie Morey, tooth pick holder; Charlie Morey, pepper holder; Mr. and Mrs. H. Newman, silver cake stand; Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Newman, carving set; Ernest Meays, water pitcher; Wm. Meays, set dinner plates; Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Hudson, berry set; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Echols, fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Brindley, crumb tray; Anna E. Becher, vinegar bottle; Mrs. C.A. Brindley, linen towels; Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Fulton, pair of vases; Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Taylor, silver card receiver; Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Sheldon, glass water set; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Copeland, silver tea spoons; Jacob and Emma Guter, pair pictures, frames and throw; Mrs. J.P. Becker and children, hand-painted cup and saucer; Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, parlor lamp; Jessie and Della Newman, fancy cake plate; Miss Mazie Elliott, jewel case; the Misses Tiffany, fancy rug; Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, set of knives and forks; Mrs. George Galley, sr., family bible; Mr. and Mrs. Reinke and daughter, table linen; Amy and Martha Galley, linen towels; Gussie and Maud Meays, pair of towels.COWLES-HOPPER--In the Loup City Independent, we notice that on Nov. 30th, at the home of the bride's mother, at Sturges, South Dakota, S.B. Cowles, formerly of this county, was married to Miss Mary Hopper. Mr. Cowles has been the Union Pacific station agent at Loup City for the past year. Mr. Cowles has many friends here who will wish him well in his new relations.
DIED
ZURASKI--Saturday night last about fifteen miles southwest of this city occurred a sad accident, the like of which is seldom heard.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zuraski lived in a sod house. He was about sixty years old, and had the reputation of being a hard drinker. They have lived there the past ten or twelve years--latterly alone, a son living east of Columbus, and a daughter in Omaha.
At 11 o'clock of the night mentioned, so says Mrs. Zuraski, he told her to build up the fire, when she, looking up, noticed that the ceiling was on fire, and told him so. He immediately knocked the pipe down, thinking, doubtless, that was the best thing to do, while she made her escape, and was under the impression that he had followed closely after her, but in this she was mistaken, as was afterwards proved, his remains being found in the debris of the burned building. One strange thing, however, about this, as we are told, is that not a single trace can be found of the head of the unfortunate victim.
Mr. Z. was in this city on Friday last, doing some trading, and started for home sober.WENRICK--From the Newman Grove Era we glean the following: Daniel Wenrick's team "becoming frightened at some poles he was handling he attempted to hold them by catching hold of some part of the harness, and the team running close to a straw stack crushed him between the wagon and the stack, and was then thrown under the wheels, in which position he was found, still conscious. At the stack the team broke loose from the wagon. An examination revealed the fact that his collar bone, both shoulders and several ribs were broken. He died about one o'clock the following day." The accident occurred on the 8th. Mr. Wenrick lived two miles south of Newman Grove and was in his 67th year.
EDMONSON--Died, in Schuyler, Dec. 13, of old age, James Edmonson, aged 80 years. He was one of the early settlers of Colfax county, and a respected citizen.
ERNST--A two year old son of Julius Ernst, of Shell Creek precinct, died Sunday of fever and was buried Tuesday in the Lutheran cemetery north of town, Rev. Hantel officiating at the ceremonies. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.--[Schuyler Sun.]
BORNE--Died, at her home near St. Bernard, Dec. 14th, Tina Borne, daughter of Gottlieb Borne, deceased.--[Humphrey Democrat.]
Columbus Journal, December 28, 1892
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
ENGELHART-HORST--Cards are out announcing the wedding of Mr. Benjamin Engelhart and Miss Hattie Horst, both of Polk county, and well known in this vicinity. The wedding is to come off Dec. 28, '92. [Duncan.]MARRIED
CURREN-CURREN--The Osceola Record says ... Joseph Curren and Ida S. Curren were re-married Dec. 19th. They will make their future home in Lincoln. This is the second time Mr. and Mrs. Curren have taken this important step. After they went to Oklahoma things didn't go as smoothly as they might, and Mrs. C. came back to Osceola several weeks ago and Joe immediately went before a county court and got a divorce and the custody of the children awarded to him and came up about a week ago to take them back, but after talking matters over they decided to try it again. We can testify to the fact that Joe is one of the best-hearted men in the world.McCLEMONT-THORNTON--Mr. and Mrs. E.G. McClemont are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Wilcox. Mr. McClemont is the principal of the Platte Center schools and was married in Sioux City Saturday to Miss May Thornton of Canada.
DIED
PATRICK--Al. Patrick got word Monday that his father had suddenly dropped dead at Grand Island, presumably of heart disease.JARVIS--One of the most frightful accidents that ever happened in Boone county occurred last Friday night, at Mr. Jarvis's house about two miles north of Albion. A lamp had been left burning on a stand when the children tipped it over and in falling it was broken and the oil ignited. Mrs. Jarvis attempted to extinguish the fire by smothering it with a pillow, and while holding the pillow on the fire the flames were communicated to her clothing and in a short time she was enveloped in flames. Before she could be relieved she was so severely burned that it was impossible to save her life and she died in great agony about one o'clock that night. She leaves a husband and several small children.--[Albion Argus.]
SCOTT; ILER--The Osceola Record says: ... Pearl, the 13 year old son of I.N. Scott died Dec. 1_th of diphtheria; als Johnnie, the 3 year old son of L.L. Iler, Dec. 20th of the same disease.
ZUROSKI--The Osceola Record says: ... The Record sayd that Martin Zuroski (whose death was mentioned in last week's Journal), came home drunk and was looking for something to annihilate. Nothing better appearing he began on the stove in which was a roaring fire. He kicked it over and began kicking the pieces around and soon had the house on fire. His wife succeeded in getting the feather bed out and left Martin to fight it out with the stove. He was too drunk to get out and his wife could do nothing with him, and in a very short time the house had gone up in smoke and Martin with it. The house was a small thatch roofed "shack." Its owner spent too much time and money on his carousals to get a better one. Nothing was saved but the feather bed.
FIDA--John Fida of this neighborhood lost two children by diphtheria. Dr. Wiley of Columbus was the attending physician. [Duncan.]