Columbus Journal, January 11, 1893
DIED
SAUNDERS--Mary, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warwick Saunders, died Wednesday morning last and was buried in the Columbus cemetery Thursday afternoon, Rev. Elliott conducting the services at the house. The afflicted parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances in the loss of their precious child.SHANK--Mrs. Hannah C. Shank, wife of the late Rev. Daniel Shank, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Johnson, at Council Bluffs, Sunday, Jan. 8, 1 o'clock p.m. She was Mr. Shank's second wife. The remains were brought to this city, arriving yesterday afternoon, and taken directly to the cemetery. She was aged 66 years, and was the mother of Mrs. P. Albaugh of this city.
Columbus Journal, January 18, 1893
MARRIED
JENS-SCHRAM--Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schram, Mr. Charles Jens and Miss Emma Schram, both of this city.
Their numerous friends wish the happy couple a long and prosperous life.ROTHLEITNER-SWARTSLEY--On Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Swartsley, by Rev. T.W. Cole, Max Rothleitner and Miss Alice L. Swartsley.
A large number of invited guests were in attendance, and the presents were numerous and valuable. The young couple have the hearty good wishes of all their acquaintances.DIED
ERNST--Died, on Monday, January 9, of consumption, Mrs. E.J. Ernst, aged thirty-two years. She was born in Switzerland, became a resident of this country in 1871, and was married to Julius Ernst in 1879, their home being on a fine farm on Shell Creek, northwest of this city. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. Hantel conducting the services. This death is made more sad by the fact that only recently three children have been buried by the parents, then came the death of the father, and now the saddest blow of all, the wife dies and the husband, with four small children are left. It is indeed a sorrowful time for them.--Schuyler Quill. The Journal unites with Mr. Ernst's many friends here in tendering heartfelt sympathy in his sore bereavement.
Columbus Journal, January 25, 1893
DIED
LEEDOM--Sarah J. Leedom, mother of Rev. J.B. Leedom, died January 21, 1893. She was born February 28, 1802, in Middlesex, Butler county, Penna., was converted at the age of eighteen, and two years later united with the M.E. church in which she remained a faithful and consistent member. She was united in marriage to Wm. Leedom in January, 1825; by this union nine children were brought into the world, five of whom preceded her to the spirit land; the other four are left to mourn her loss. She came in November, 1892, to make her home with her son of this city. The funeral services were conducted by Rev's Olcott and Elliott Sunday afternoon at the house. A large number of sympathizing friends of the family were present. Her remains were taken Monday to Wisner, Neb., for interment.SLEMMONS--Obediah Slemmons of Cadiz, Ohio, well known to many of our readers, departed this life Jan. 13, in his seventieth year. He was grandfather of Allen Slemmons who lived here for a number of years, and of Harry, his brother, who lived at Kalamazoo, Madison county. We knew Mr. Slemmons for many years as an active, bustling, busy man. He was very generous-hearted, and probably no hungry or needy person ever left him without his help being bestowed in some way,--tender-hearted and kind he was, and no worthy human being could be abused or mistreated in his presence without opposition from him, and that of an ardent kind. The last few years of his life he passed under mental clouds that physicians were not able to push aside. Let us hope that in the spirit world he no longer sees through a glass darkly.
SWARTSLEY--Monday evening, Jan. 23d, Mrs. J.C. Swartsley, who had been sick for a long time, was relieved of her sufferings by death. Her maiden name was Jennie L. Cameron; she was born in Jefferson county, Virginia, Aug. 10, 1839, and emigrated with her parents to Morgan county, Missouri, in 1857; was married to Mr. J.C. Swartsley, Oct. 2, 1860. She was the mother of eight children, two of whom preceded her to the "land of the departed." We are informed that at the age of seventeen, she made a profession of faith in Christ, and has enjoyed a sustaining grace both in life and at the hour of death. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Elliott officiating, many sympathizing friends being present to pay the last tribute of their respect. All the acquaintances of the family will sincerely mourn with the afflicted husband and children, their irreparable loss.
Columbus Journal, February 1, 1893
DIED
NICHOLS--Sunday night last, after a protracted illness, Mr. E.R. Nichols.
He took a relapse on Saturday. The funeral will probably take place today, Wednesday.
Mr. Nichols was a christian gentleman, an energetic man and a social companion. He and his family had recently united with the Presbyterian church. Those that remain here consist of wife and her mother, who expect to go east to reside among their kindred. They have the sympathy of the many friends they and Mr. Nichols have made since residing in our city.MILLER--The old friends of Charles P. Miller formerly of this city, and who met death at Omaha in a mysterious way some months ago, will be interested to learn that his body was recently exhumed, the brain; stomach and part of the head removed for closer inspection. The object in removing the brain was to determine, if possible, by examination, whether Mr. Miller's mental condition was sound when he met with his tragic death. The examination of the stomach was to determine whether poisonous drugs had been used, his friends claiming that he was drugged and then taken down into the quarter of the city where he was found, and there murdered. The results of the examination have been kept a close secret, and it is now given forth that three arrests will shortly be made on a new clue. Detectives have been at work ever since Berlin and Hayes were examined on a charge of murder and cleared. The claim is now made that Miller was drugged at a certain place, that the shot which resulted in his death was then fired, and that he was then removed to the point where he was afterward found in an unconscious and dying condition. The friends of the dead man are satisfied that death was the result of a conspiracy, but time alone will tell whether they can establish the guilt of those suspected.
Columbus Journal, February 8, 1893
MARRIED
RORER-LEMBACH--Miss Ella Lembach and Mr. Frank Rorer were married at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. J.C. Fillman, Tuesday afternoon Jan. 31st, by Rev. J.B. Leedom, relatives only being present at the ceremony. Mr. Rorer is a leading hardware merchant at Fairmont, Minnesota, and well known to Columbus people as an excellent business man, having been a resident here. Miss Lembach has hosts of friends who know her as an exemplary young lady. They took the evening train for Chicago and other eastern cities where they will visit for some time. May their lives be as happy as the happiest, is the hearty wish of The Journal and the numerous other friends of the happy couple.MARMOY-SIMMONS--Samuel Ed. Marmoy and Miss Ora Simmons were married by Elder H.J. Hudson at the residence of the bride's father east of the city, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, only near relatives being present. They took the evening train for a visit of a few weeks in Michigan. Both young people are well known here, having grown from childhood in the community. Mr. Marmoy is now one of the managers of the Columbus Nursery and is a rising young man in business. Miss Ora is known to a large circle of admiring friends, who wish the young couple the best of this world's goods.
DIED
KRATOCHVIL--Last Sunday morning John Kratochvil, who lived three miles southwest of here, left home saying that he was coming to town to get some ammunition and that he would return and kill the entire family. After he left home his wife came to town and swore out a warrant for his arrest before Justice Walker. He must have suspicioned what was going on as he left at once for home. Constable Kucera went out to serve the warrant and found Kratochvil in bed with a loaded gun standing near by, but Joe had hold of him before he could use the gun. On the way to town he told Kucera that he had taken poison and that he had intended to kill his wife. Upon arriving in town he was placed in jail and Dr. Wilber sent for. Everything was done to counteract the effects of the poison that he had taken, and at first it was thought that he would recover, but between 9 and 10 o'clock on Monday morning he breathed his last. The deceased has been in almost a continuous state of intoxication for several years and has often threatened to kill his wife and himself. On Tuesday the remains were laid to rest in the Clarkson cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife and eight children. The woman had a farm left her by her first husband and that seems to have been the cause of much of their family trouble.--Schuyler Quill.
Columbus Journal, February 15, 1893
MARRIED
SPICER-INLAY--Married, Feb. 14th, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Charles Spicer and Miss Olla Inlay. The marriage took place at 6:30 a.m., and the newly-married couple took the early train south for a two weeks' visit among friends in Kansas, followed by the good wishes of their many friends.DIED
ROYS??--One of the men killed by the Indians last week up at Pine Ridge, formerly resided at Bellwood, this county, and was a second cousin to Mr. A.B. Roys of this city. Rodney went up to that country some twelve or thirteen years ago, and went to herding cattle. He was cook for the men who were killed, and just the day before cooked dinner for the treacherous devils who did the killing. Mr. Roys received a letter this morning from Bellwood, saying the body would be sent down, and asking him to take charge of the remains upon arrival here. His friends live at Bellwood, and his parents are both buried there. Mr. Roys thinks the body will arrive here over the F.E. from Fremont on Friday, when it will be taken to Bellwood for burial. Only a few days ago Mr. Roys read a letter received from him, and he spoke of the Indians, saying some thought there would be trouble with them. How little he thought then of the treachery surrounding their little camp, and how soon he was to fall a victim to the vindictive rascals whom he was feeding. There is very little safety for any white man up in that country.--David City News.RAYMOND--Mrs. S.O. Raymond died Wednesday, after a protracted illness. The funeral took place from the residence, Rev. Duncan Joudon officiating. She leaves her husband and one son to mourn her departure to the spirit land. An intelligent lady and of a remarkably amiable disposition, Mrs. Raymond's friends were only limited by the number of her acquaintances, for all who knew her loved her, and that affection on the part of her family amounted to adoration. It is only in the sacred precincts of home and near and dear friends that such a character as hers can be justly appreciated, and no langauage can tell the loss that they feel, or mitigate their anguish.
Columbus Journal, February 22, 1893
DIED
MORSE--February 14th, 1893, Myra Myrtle, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Morse, aged 23 years, 2 months and 21 days.
Her life has been one of great suffering; through it all, she was patient and amiable. The end came suddenly, as she was apparently, no worse than usual, until the morning of her death. The family mourn, but must be comforted by knowing that she is free from all pain. Rev. Jaudon conducted the beautiful Episcopal service at the home three miles north of the city, at 11 o'clock February 16th.
The family is grateful for the many attentions bestowed upon them by kind friends, and for the quantities of beautiful flowers.
Columbus Journal, March 8, 1893
MARRIED
MORROW-LAWRENCE--Wednesday, March 1st, by Rev. Leedom, at the M.E. parsonage, Eli C. Morrow of this city and Mary J. Lawrence of the vicinity of Platte Center.
Their acquaintances will wish them a pleasant and prosperous life's journey together.
Columbus Journal, March 15, 1893
SUICIDE
HUNSCOT--Last Thursday morning between 8 and 9 o'clock, Ed. Hunscot of Duncan lay down on his bed, took a loaded pistol, placed the muzzle in his mouth and fired, the ball lodging in the left jaw. The bed was saturated with the vital fluid, and there were no other outward signs of violence than those mentioned.
The young man had been married but four months, and the cause for the deed is not known, unless it was during a fit of temporary insanity.
Coroner Heintz, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Campbell, went up Friday, the Coroner holding an inquest, the following named men acting as jurymen: M.V. Weisenfluh, August Schneider, O.S. Holden, Wm. Dunlap, S. Shepherd and J.D. Davies.
The inquest was held at the hotel of Mrs. Anna Mahler, and the verdict of the jury was, in brief, "suicide."
Columbus Journal, March 22, 1893
DIED
DALE--Carrie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Dale, in Chicago, Thursday, March 16th, of tuberculosis, aged 24 years.
The deceased had been a sufferer for a number of years. About a year ago she went to Chicago and underwent a severe operation. She was obliged to go back again two weeks ago to have the tumors which had grown so rapidly on her neck, removed. The physicians removed over one hundred small lumps from one side of the neck, and death ensued, ten days after the operation. Servcies were held at her mother's home in Omaha, Sunday morning and the body brought to Columbus the same evening. The funeral was held here Monday at 1 o'clock from the Episcopal church, starting from W.T. Rickly's at 12:30. The services were very impressive, Rev. Jaudon delivering the sermon. The choir, consisting of Mesdames Evans, Cornelius and Chambers, and Messrs. Cornelius and Schroeder, rendered appropriate music. The ball-bearers [sic] were Messrs. Streight, Negele, Hoobler, Mussleman and Boise of Omaha and G.W. Phillips and C.E. Pollock of this city. The church was crowded with sympathizing friends of the family. Miss Dale went from here about six years ago to make her home in Omaha. She was a favorite with all who knew her, and had many accomplishments in spite of her years of suffering, through all of which she bore herself as wise beyond her years, and with a fortitude truly christian.CARLSON--Thursday last, after an attack of typhoid fever lasting through six weeks, Louis Carlson, aged 32 years.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church, Rev. Leedom preaching. The pall-bearers were Gus. Becher, Charles Taylor, J. Wagner, John Becher, George Fairchild and George Spear. At the grave, Rev. Cole pronounced a prayer. Mr. Carlson leaves a wife and two children to mourn the irreparable loss of a loving husband and indulgent father. He had been a resident of this city five years and in all that time had conducted himself as a good citizen--had not an enemy, but a host of warm friends, who sincerely mourn his departure from among the living. The stricken widow and the fatherless children have the heartfelt sympathy of all who know them, but no human kindness can bring back the departed or mitigate the sorrow of the living. If the golden rule were exemplified by all as strictly as it was by our brother, this world would be heaven begun. Peace to his memory.
Columbus Journal, March 29, 1893
DIED
WARD--Mrs. Ward, (sister of S.W.W. Wilson of this city), whose residence was three miles northwest of Oconee, died Thursday night and was buried Sunday. A week previous to her death, she had given birth to twins. She was an estimable woman, and her numerous acquaintances sincerely mourn her death.HATFIELD--Mrs. Hatfield, mother of Mr. J.S. Hatfield, died Thursday evening, from general disability. Her age was seventy-four years. She had been a constant sufferer from rheumatism for many years, not being able to leave the house. Through all, she was most patient and endeared herself to all her acquaintances by her sunny disposition. The funeral services were held at the residence (her home being with her son) Saturday morning, Rev. Leedom preaching the sermon, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
Columbus Journal, April 5, 1893
MARRIED
SCOTT-SAFFRON--Mr. Frank Scott and Miss Clara Saffron were united in wedlock Monday evening at the Maennerchor Hall, by Judge W.N. Hensley. A number of nice and valuable presents were presented; a large number of invited guests were present, and everything passed off happily. The Journal adds its congratulations to those of the numerous friends of the young couple for life-long prosperity and happiness.DIED
LAWRENCE--Briefly stated, Elmer Lawrence, aged 22 years, died Thursday, March 30th, at his home near Bartley, Neb.
None can tell at what time they may be called upon to quit this state of existence and enter upon the next. The young man whose mortal career ended last Thursday, left here last January to build up for himself a home within ten miles of Bartley, where he had purchased a hundred and sixty acres of land. His dwelling was erected in a canyon to give him nearer access to water than on the table land. He had completed his improvements, and was about the leave to break land, and wished to have his houses secure in his absence, and so, thought to burn away the prairie grass and thus get a guard against fire. As is so often the case, the fire was too much for him; he hauled his buggy to the top of the hill, let his horses loose, pulled plow, etc., out of danger. Some school children at a distance of three-fourths of a mile noticed a dense smoke and started for the place. As they approached they heard feeble groans and found Mr. Lawrence lying helpless on a corn heap a few feet from the house. The school boys ran for neighbors and they tried to resuscitate him but he soon died. It was at the morning recess of school that the boys first noticed the smoke.
The frame house and barn were consumed by the flames. It was reported here that the body was most horribly burned, but such was not the case. The young man doubtless exhausted himself with work and after lying down was suffocated by the smoke.
His mother, the widow of P.J. Lawrence, deceased, and his brother Luther, being notified by telegram, went out Friday, returning Sunday evening.
The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery at the close of the Sabbath day, and in the presence of such sorrowing friends and neighbors as had had notice of the funeral.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in the tragic death of one who was so dear to them.
We learn that memorial services will be held, Sunday, April 16th.
Columbus Journal, April 19, 1893
DIED
KRAUSE--At Albion, Nebraska, Thursday, April 13th, at 10 p.m., while on a visit to his son Paul, G.H. Krause.
His health had been greatly impaired by la grippe for about two years, and his weaknesses increased until they culminated on Thursday night in his death.
Mr. Krause was born in Prussia in 1832, and was consequently 61 years old at the time of his death. In 1858 he was married to Miss Amalie Krueger, moving the same year to Wisconsin. In 1872 they moved to Platte county, Nebr., where they have ever since resided.
Mr. Krause was always a good citizen; thoughtful of the interests of others; industrious; exceptionally tender-hearted, and had the true christian spirit of bearing rather than inflicting pain. His widow and four children survive, to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father--Gus R. Krause of Dell Rapids, S.D., Joseph Krause of Genoa, Paul Krause of Albion, and Miss Bertha Krause of this city. Besides raising his family, Mr. Krause had, during his years of strength, provided for his loved ones yet under his roof, a competency against the day of trouble.
At Albion brief services were held by Rev. F.W. Pense, who read as the scripture lesson the fourteenth chapter of St. John, beginning: "let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."
All the sons, besides other relatives, accompanied the remains to this city. Rev. J.B. Leedom read a chapter of scripture, the ninetieth psalm, and offered a prayer at the late residence in this city, after which the remains were conveyed to their last resting place in the Columbus cemetery.
The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of this community in their affliction.
Columbus Journal, May 3, 1893
DIED
GOTTSCHALK--Saturday, April 29th, after an illness of four months, Sophie, wife of F. Gottschalk, jr.
Mr. Gottschalk has the heartfelt sympathy of all his acquaintances in his affliction, having so recently lost his first and only child, and now the mother.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the German Lutheran church, Rev. Miessler officiating.WHITAKER--April 25th, at 2 p.m., of stomach trouble, after an illness of six months, A.J. Whitaker, aged 61 years, 6 months and 14 days.
Mr. Whitaker was born in Genesee county, N.Y. In early manhood he moved to Michigan, where he was married. During the war of the rebellion he enlisted in Company C, Fifth Michigan infantry, in which he served his country two years. After the war closed he moved to Illinois, where he lived till '82, when he came to Nebraska, and has lived here ever since. He leaves his widow and son Walter, and his adopted son, Frank Coleman, to mourn the departure of a true husband and father, and with whom all who knew Mr. Whitaker will sincerely mourn.
The funeral took place from the late residence in the eastern part of the city, Thursday afternoon, Elder H.J. Hudson preaching the discourse to the numerous friends in attendance, speaking words of hearfelt [sic] sympathy to the bereaved.
Baker Post G.A.R. and a detail of Union Camp Sons of Veterans were present, and took charge of the remains of Comrade Whitaker, and at the grave, under the direction of Commander Rossiter, Rev. Leedom officiating as Chaplain of the Post, the impressive and tender ceremonial of the Grand Army was observed.HANEY--Monday, May 1st, of measles, after an illness of eight days, John A., son of James Haney, aged 25 years, 8 months and 23 days.
Mr. Haney had for many years been afflicted with asthma, and was by no means a rugged young man, and when the measles attacked him he had not the strength to withstand. Five minutes before his death he raised up in bed and called for his mother, and thus his last thoughts were upon her who had been his greatest earthly friend. His spirit passed without a struggle to the unseen world, whither all are traveling.
The funeral will take place from the residence of his parents at 10 o'clock to morrow (Thursday) morning, and from the Catholic church in this city (where services will be held) at 11:30.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of all in the loss of one who was very near and dear to them.
Columbus Journal, May 17, 1893
DIED
HULST--Nelson Hulst, aged 9 years lacking two days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Hulst, former residents of this place, now of Rapid City, Dakota, died Wednesday and the remains were brought here Friday for burial. The services were held Saturday afternoon from the Episcopal church, Rev. Jaudon preaching a very consoling sermon. The interior of the church was tastefully arranged with a profusion of flowers furnished by sympathizing friends of the family. The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery. All members of the family were present except Garrett, who is attending college in the east and unable to come. Mrs. Dr. Siggins, Mr. and Mrs. Mercer, Mr. and Mrs. P. Ford and H.I. Latham, all of Omaha, were in attendance to pay their last sad rites to one who made sunshine in their homes while living.PRINCE--The Schuyler Sun contains quite an extended obituary notice of Myron Prince, aged 60 years, which occurred at that place May 7th. Mr. Prince was a Pennsylvanian by birth, and moved to Colfax county in 1869. He located at Schuyler in 1891, and purchased the old Hoxie house, making it somewhat famour by painting it red, white and blue and naming it "The Solders' Home," at which old veterans were always warmly welcomed. Mr. Prince was a member of the G.A.R., and his death was not unexpected, as he had been a sufferer from asthma for thirty years.
Columbus Journal, May 24, 1893
DIED
GALLEY--Never in the history of Columbus had there anything occurred that caused such a cloud of gloom and sorrow over the younger portion of our community as when, on Wednesday evening last, a telegram was received from Omaha announcing the sad intelligence of the accidental death of Vincent Galley, son of our highly esteemed citizen, James H. Galley. The news passed with wonderful rapidity from lip to lip, but no particulars were learned until the Omaha papers were received next day. The facts are as follows:
Vincent Galley was night porter at the Murray hotel, Omaha, and his hour of commencing work was 7 o'clock p.m. He had a load of trunks to deliver to the basement, and Guy Venable, who was the passenger elevator operator, let him down. After unloading the baggage, it is said Galley gave the usual signal, "all right," to start the elevator. Venable started the elevator, and after ascending a few feet noticed something unusual, wrong about its action and heard a cry of distress from below. The elevator was brought to a stand-still and an investigation made, revealing the lifeless form of Mr. Galley lying at the bottom of the shaft. An examination of the body showed that his neck was broken, right arm shattered and his chest and shoulders crushed in. It is the current belief that young Galley, after giving the signal, either in attempting to get on or after he was on, slipped in such manner as to throw him on the platform of the elevator, as the lower part of his body received no injury. As far as we can learn, he was alone at the time, and the exact facts will never be known. It was particularly gratifying to his relatives and friends that his face was not disfigured, as the corpse presented a natural and lifelike appearance, and was viewed by many friends and acquaintances.
Sheriff Bennett, acting as coroner in the absence of Coroner Maul, and Deputy Coroner Welch inspected the scene of the accident and held an inquest at 9 o'clock Thursday morning, rendering a verdict in accordance with the above facts. Mr. J.H. Galley and C.E. Pollock were present at the inquest, and at its conclusion returned to Columbus with the remains.
After the holidays Vincent Galley, who was nearing his twenty-first birthday, and was of an ambitious, self-reliant and industrious turn, took upon himself the idea of going forth into the world and doing for himself, not that his father was unable or unwilling to support him, but solely on account of that manly, independent disposition which governed his every action. A situation of trust was offered him by a Columbus bank, and his father and uncle were willing to assist him to any position he might desire here, but he chose to go to Omaha, where he secured a position with the Omaha Transfer Co. It was but a short time until the manager perceived that the work was too heavy for one of Vincent's light build, and persuaded him to give it up, securing for him the position in which he lost his life.
It was not the sad circumstances under which this young man lost his life alone, which caused so much sorrow in the community, but the fact that death could have selected no more shining mark or pierced the hearts of a more loving or worthy family.
Vincent Galley was really an exceptional young man; loved and respected by all; in the lead in social events and ever ready to join in sport of any kind. His advice was taken by those much older than himself, and it always proved for the benefit of his associates. That he was loved by those whom he labored with in the hotel, was attested by the pillow of choice flowers upon which rested his head in death.
Vincent had written a letter to his brother Bert the day before the accident, stating that he would be home to attend the graduating exercises of the high school, and would probably remain here.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. This is the first death that has occurred in this household.
The funeral services were held in the German Reformed church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Elliott officiating, assisted by Rev. Olcott. The 39th psalm was read as the scripture lesson, and Rev. Elliott made an appropriate address.
The choir, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Hickok, Mrs. Whitmoyer and Mr. Lay, sang effectively "Hold Thou my Hand," and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." The school board and city council (of both of which the deceased's father is a member) attended in a body, as did also the Sons of Veterans and the pupils of the high school. The church was filled with sympathetic friends and as many more were unable to enter.
The pall bearers were young friends of the deceased, Erve Speice, Carle Hoehen, Chad Arnold, Roy Cornelius, Herbert Henry and Luther Cushing.
The floral tributes were most beautiful and appropriate.
A large concourse of mourning relatives, friends and acquaintances of the family followed the remains to the cemetery where they were laid to rest.RAPP--Little Harry Rapp, whom we mentioned in our last issue as suffering from scarlatina, died on Thursday, kind and tender nursing having failed to save his life. Mr. and Mrs. S.K. Rapp have the sympathy of their many friends. The funeral took place Friday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, Rev. O.A. Elliott conducting the services. It was certainly sad to the afflicted parents to lose this, their only child, at the interesting age ot two years and five months.
Columbus Journal, May 31, 1893
DIED
SAVAGE--News of the death of this much respected and widely known lady was received too late last week to receive much attention.
Mrs. Margaret Savage died at Platte Center, Saturday, May 20, aged 73 years. She was born in Youghal, County Cork, Ireland, and came to America in 1876, making her home with her son Michael, to whom she was much attached, to within the past eight months, since which time she has lived partly with her daughter, Mrs. O'Callahan. The first year they lived at Papillion, this state, afterwards removed to Omaha, where they remained only eight months, and then came to Columbus. She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Mary, Maggie and Bridget, and one son, Mike Savage, the well known watchman of the Union Pacific bridge near this place.
Mrs. Savage was loved and respected by all who knew her, her quaint and affable manner making all her surroundings peaceful and pleasant and she is mourned by a host of sorrowing friends.
The pall bearers were J.E. North, James Haney, Mr. Mahoney, James Carrig, Peter Powers and Richard Swords, who laid her to rest at Platte _______.HERRING--John Herring, after an illness of nine weeks from dropsy, died Monday, May 15th, and was buried on the 16th, Rev. Miessler conducting the services at the house. Mr. Herring was a native of Germany, but had resided in this vicinity for many years, where he was respected by all who knew him.
Columbus Journal, June 7, 1893
DIED
EUSDEN--June 5th, after an illness of two months, Henrietta, wife of John Eusden, aged 38 years, 6 months and 16 days.
Mrs. Eudsen was born in Hamburg, Germany; she was thrice married, the last time to Mr. Eusden in September, 1881. She was a very quiet, unobtrusive woman, exceedingly fond of her friends, and with great honesty of purpose and a remarkable faculty of regarding the feelings of others, her friends were friends indeed. She leaves her husband, two daughters and a son to mounr the departure of a loving wife and mother. At his hour, it is not known whether the funeral will be from the residence or the church, but it will be this forenoon.LOSEKE--Friday night, June 2d, Elizabeth, wife of Gerhard Loseke.
The funeral took place Monday at 11 o'clock from Loseke creek Lutheran church, Rev. E. Fischer preaching a very affecting sermon. Mrs. Loseke leaves her husband and eight children to mourn their irreparable loss. She was one of the best of women, beloved by all who knew her, for the gentle goodness of her nature, always devoted to the welfare and happiness of those around her. It is said that "they enter heaven who carry heaven with them," and surely this she did among all her acquaintance here. Hundreds and hundreds of people attended the funeral, twenty-six of the number being from this city.SLEMMONS--Harry Turner, eldest son of W.W. Slemmons, of Columbus, O., died May 25th, of consumption. He was born Sept. 20, 1873, at Cadiz, and was in his 20th year. He was a young man of intelligence and splendid character, and his early death is one of the sad events to his many friends. His remains were brought to Cadiz, and interred Sunday, the funeral services being held at the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. O. Slemmons.
We clip the above from the Cadiz (Ohio) Sentinel of June 1. Harry was grandson of the late A.C. Turner of this city, and had his home for a number of years, after the death of his mother, with her sister, Mrs. E.R. Jenkins of Madison county, this state. Aside from the strong family ties, we had all learned to appreciate Harry's good qualities long before he came almost to man's estate, and now death has taken him just as he was entering manhood--another illustration of the fact that "while the old must die, the young may die." Peace to his memory, and let us hope that in the Summer Land, he has already joined his sainted mother.
Columbus Journal, June 14, 1893
MARRIED
GRISWOLD-ANDERSON--The marriage ceremony of Alfred H. Griswold and Miss Nettie Anderson was solemnized at Reno, Nevada, Monday, June 5th, the Congregational minister of that place officiating. These young folks are well known in Columbus, the groom, (son of Rev. Griswold, formerly Presbyterian minister here), and besides serving as deputy postmaster here, also an energetic young business man, in partnership with his father, evidencing a good share of ability and enterprise; the bride being the lovely and accomplished daughter of A. Anderson, president of the First National bank of this city. The many friends of the young couple here will join The Journal in wishing them joy in their union, with long life and abundant prosperity. We learn they will make their home in Wadsworth, Nevada, at which place Mr. Griswold is engaged in business.DIED
AESCHBACHER--Relatives here were stricken with grief Monday upon reading in the newspapers of the death, on May 26th, of Gottlieb Aeschbacher, treasurer of the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. He died of la grippe. He was 47 years old, a good man, of fine family and position. He was a brother-in-law of Mayor Schupbach.SARGENT--Fred Sargent, a man about 50 years of age, who killed his wife at Battle Creek, Madison county, on the morning of June 2d, and afterwards tried to take his own life, passed through the city Sunday in charge of Sheriff Losey of Madison county, who will land him in the state penitentiary at Lincoln for safe keeping until November, at which time he will be given a hearing in the courts. The cause of the killing was in part jealousy and because Mrs. Sargent refused to live with her husband.
MAHOOD--Robert Mahood died last Thursday from injuries received from being thrown from a horse last spring. The funeral took place last Saturday. Sam and George, brothers of the deceased, were telegraphed for and attended the funeral.--Monroe Looking Glass.
Columbus Journal, June 28, 1893
MARRIED
NOVALL-O'HAGEN--Married, on the evening of June 20, by Judge Hensley, W.W. Novall and Miss Ellen O'Hagen. This notice would have appeared sooner but for the fact that we have not been able to put our finger on Bill since it occurred, he having been rushing around like the wild man from Borneo. "Turkey" Hagel says the prospective responsibilities of a matrimonial life have set a wheel to revolving in his head. We wish the newly married couple a long and happy journey through life.DIED
ELSTON--It is a very sad duty we have to perform in recording the death of little Blanche Elston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Elston. In this beautiful month of June, with flowers and trees abudding, this little loved one was seized by dreaded diphtheria, which in five short days quenched out her cheerful and bewitching life, leaving a pathway behind strewn with sorrow and sadness. It is consoling to her friends and playmates to be assured that the withering of her life is only temporary, and that with the rising of the morning sun she will again bloom in a fairer land than this where flowers do not wither and the sun never sets in sadness. Blanche Ellston died Wednesday morning at 10:15, aged 10 years and 11 months, and was buried Saturday, owing to the contagious character of the disease but few of the young relatives and friends following the remains to their last resting place.
...JENKINSON--John Jenkinson, father of Richard Jenkinson of this city, died near Albion, June 20th, and was buried next day, Rev. W.M. Worley preaching the funeral sermon, in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. John Jenkinson was born in Durham county, Ireland, October 30, 1819; moved to Canada in 1843; was married to Mary A. Morton the same year and settled in New York state. In 1865 he moved to Illinois, where he resided until 1874, when he moved to Platte county, Nebr. In 1893, Mr. Jenkinson located four miles from Albion, where he has since resided, a much respected citizen.
Columbus Journal, July 5, 1893
MARRIED
DAWSON-MURDOCK--On Thursday, June 29, at the residence of Mr. David Murdock, Oconee, occurred a happy mid-summer mating. Mr. John C. Dawson and Miss Julia Murdock were joined in marriage in Rev. Robert Killip's happiest manner. The ceremony was performed beneath a perfect bower of shrubs and roses, and was witnessed by a large party of relatives and friends of the contracting couple, including a few from Columbus.
After the ceremony was performed and congratulations concluded an elegant and sumptuous wedding supper was served, after which the bride and groom, amidst showers of rain, rice and roses, departed for an extended Colorado trip, including Denver, Colorado Springs, and points of interest in the mountains. On their return they go to housekeeping on the Henrick's place, near Oconee.
Following is a list of the presents:
C.H. Bueschman, set of bread knives.
Earl Buschman, lamp.
Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Winslow, one dozen silver butter plates.
Prof. and Mrs. McClemont, China cups and saucers, etc.
Mabel Killip, silver match safe (old oaken bucket.)
Willie Dawson, fancy cup and saucer.
Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Maud Campbell, fancy siver [sic] dish.
Mrs. Baldwin, handkerchief case.
Miss Henshaw, (Cal.) fancy bag, pair of slippers, silver tea ball.
Mr. D. Murdock, a cow and oxidized silver water service.
Mrs. D. Murdock, one dozen silver tea spoons, pair of blankets.
Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin, pair of bronze vases.
Mrs. H. Weatherbee, (Cal.) souvenir silver sugar spoon.
Dr. and Mrs. A.D. Sinclair, of Boston, oxidized silver fruit spoons.
Miss Ella Dean, tray cloth.
Mr. and Mrs. Chapin, table cloth.
Mr. and Mrs. Cushing, napkins.
Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Havens, set of table cloths and napkins.
Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Wilson, breakfast cloth.
Mr. and Mrs. Cooley, wicker work stand.
Miss Mary Murdock (Mass.) silver butter knife.
Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Weatherbee (Boston) one dozen silver tea spoons.
Dr. and Mrs. Martyn, Mr. and Mrs. W. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. G. Scott, Miss M.E. McGath, silver water set.
Mr. and Mrs. Finnamore, silver fruit dish.
Rev. and Mrs. Killip, silver pickle stand.
Bertha Chapin, sugar sifter.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hodson (Wayne) lamp.
Mr. Walter Murdock, (Boston) silver salts.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Murdock, (Boston) silver spoons.
Mr. L. Zinnecker, silver gravy ladle.
Mrs. F. Dawson, Miss Emma Dawson, check for $10.
Mr. Boyd Dawson, check for $5.
Mr. Joseph Dawson, silver bread tray.
Mr. J. Cushing, silver butter knife.
Mr. Harry Dawson, salts and pepper.
Harry and Clarence Fowler, (N.H.) silver cream ladle.
Mrs. Annie Spencer, (Mass.) pair sourvenir coffee spoons.
Mr. F.R. Murdock, (Mass.) one dozen silver knives and forks.
Mr. and Mrs. J.W.H. Hill, (Mass.) manicure set.
Mrs. C.H. Buschman, (Mo.) toilet set.
Miss Jenny Dawson, feather bed, bolster and pillows.
Miss F. Murdock, silver butter dish.DIED
HELLBUSCH--The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Hellbusch, age 7 months, died Thursday of last week and was buried in the Lutheran cemetery on Friday.
Columbus Journal, August 10, 1893
DIED
BOROWIAK--Joe, eldest son of Mrs. Angellia Borowiak, aged 15 years, died Sunday noon of diphtheria after an illness of eleven days, and was buried Monday morning in the Catholic cemetery.
Columbus Journal, September 6, 1893
DIED
FEILING--Lena Feiling aged thirteen years was buried last Saturday in the Catholic cemetery. She died at Columbus on the 24th of August. She had undergone an operation with the hope of deriving benefit but the disease had too firm a hold on her.--Madison Reporter.
Columbus Journal, September 20, 1893
DIED
BOROWIAK--Mrs. Angelia Borowiak has been terribly afflicted lately. About a month ago she lost her oldest boy, last week another son died. Saturday morning at 4 o'clock Jennie, aged 19 years, and at 2 o'clock in the afternoon Telisfor, aged 8 years, passed away to the life beyond. All died of diphtheria. There are five children yet living, three of which are very low with the same disease.
Columbus Journal, September 27, 1893
MARRIED
ROWE-TURNER--Wednesday, September 20th, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, by Rev. A.O. Elliott, Howard A. Rowe, of Oakdale, and Miss Anna C. Turner.
Relatives of the contracting parties were the only persons present at the ceremony. The happy couple left on the first afternoon train for the east after which they will be "at home" at Oakdale.
The Journal, as is its usual custom, wishes them a long and happy life together and troops of true friends.The happy event mentioned above, took place at 10 o'clock, in the presence of about twenty relatives, including the mother and sisters of the groom. Mr. Rowe was at one time a resident of Columbus, but is now located at Oakdale, from which place he runs west as mail clerk on the F.E. & M.V. road, and is a young man of excellent character. The bride is too well known to need any introduction. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.K. Turner, and is virtually a native of this city, where her many traits of character and accomplishments are known. For some time she was engaged in teaching in the Grant Institute at Genoa, where she was successful to a remarkable degree. The happy couple left on the 1 o'clock train for quite an extended wedding trip, going first to the World's fair, after which they will go on to Boston and other eastern points, returning in a few weeks to begin life in their new home at Oakdale. The Telegram joins the large number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Rowe in wishing them the fulfilment of their most cherished hopes in life's journey.--Columbus Telegram.
The Rowes formerly lived in this county, and Howard has quite a number of acquaintances here who know him to be a young man of worth and sterling integrity. The bride is one of Columbus's most popular and worthy daughters. The Sun extends its best wishes.--Schuyler Sun.
STEVENSON-REINKE--Sept. 20th, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, in the presence of relatives and intimate friends of the parties, by Elder H.J. Hudson, Mr. Clinton W. Stevenson of Colfax county, and Miss Maggie Reinke.
The evening was the 32d anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Reinke, the same clergyman officiating. The young couple are worthy of each other and The Journal wishes them the good things of life in abundance.DIED
HOPPOCK--John Sacrider, who is one of the jurors this term of court, received a telegram Monday that his grandchild, the youngest child of F. Hoppock, had died and would be buried at Monroe today, Wednesday. The child was about a year old. Mr. Hoppock and family have been on a visit with friends in Illinois.
Columbus Journal, October 11, 1893
DIED
PHILLIPS--Saturday, Oct. 7, of cancer of the stomach, Esther, wife of Lawrence Phllips, in the fifty-ninth year of her age.
About two years ago she submitted to an operation for cancer. Three weeks ago, it became necessary to again seek the surgeon's aid, when it was discovered that she had cancer of the stomach.
She was a most estimable woman, beloved by all who knew her. She leaves her husband and three children, Sarah Bergman of Elsdon, Ill., Alexander Phillips of Belvidere, Ill., and Mrs. I. Gluck of this city, to mourn the irreparable loss of a devoted wife and mother.
The body was taken to Omaha for burial, Sunday morning, the funeral service being conducted by Rev. Dr. Franklin of the Reformed Jewish congregation.
The Weekly Telegram, October 12, 1893
DIED
ABART--This community was surprised to hear Friday that Frank Abart of Richland precinct had suddenly died that morning. It will be remembered that he ran a needle into his foot about two weeks ago of which mention was made in these columns. In attempting to pull the needle out it was broken and a piece remained in the foot. He was brought to Schuyler and Doctor Long extracted the piece. It caused him considerable pain for some time but he got out and around by the aid of crutches and it was thought he would soon be entirely well, and in fact Doctor Long informs us that the foot was healed up at the time of his death. The sudden cause of his death was neuralgia of the heart. The wound may have been indirectly the cause, but this is not known. Mr. Abart was a very industrious man and strove hard to gain a competency for himself and family but had not met best success but we are informed he leaves his property badly encumbered which is to be very much regretted. He leaves a wife and four children, three boys and one girl, to mourn his untimely death. He was buried Sunday in the cemetery at this place, funeral services being conducted by Rev. J.T. Knucky, at the Methodist church, many old friends following the remains to their final resting place. The Sun desires, with the many friends of the deceased, to offer its deepest sympathy to the wife and children who are left to fight life's battles alone.--Schuyler Sun.
Columbus Journal, October 25, 1893
BIRTHS
LUCKEY--A bouncing girl babe was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Luckey, jr., Saturday, while Fred was in Chicago.DIED
HELLBUSCH--Thursday evening last, at 7 o'clock, Henry Hellbusch and a young man named Wilkin who was working for him, started home, a distance of five miles, from Mr. Asche's, where they had been threshing all day, but at a culvert about one mile from their destination, they met with an accident in which Mr. Hellbusch lost his life.
The culvert is about four feet from the ground, and the tracks showed that one horse had walked on the ground, the other on the culvert. Wilkin was on the seat, and Hellbusch lying on a load of loose oats in the wagon. The box was overturned, and Hellbusch buried under the oats and smothered to death.
Fred. Davis came along about 8:30, found the team standing, Wilkin unconscious, and Hellbusch with life extinct. The coroner's jury rendered a verdict of death by accident.
Mr. Hellbusch was about forty years old, and leaves a wife and three children to mourn their loss.
The body was buried in the Lutheran cemetery Saturday afternoon, the funeral being attended by a host of friends.
Columbus Journal, November 1, 1893
MARRIAGES
The county judge's record shows the marriage of Christian Sorenson to Anna M. Drongerson, Sept. 21; that of D.A. Statelmyer to Miss Effie J. Rodgers, by Rev. H.D. Foote, Oct. 25; and that licenses to wed were issued to N.J. Gentleman and Miss Kate C. Carrig; Thomas Edwards and Miss Lizzie ________.DIED
McMAHON--Thursday afternoon last at 3 o'clock a terrible accident took place near the city.
John C. McMahon, with George Cooney and Fritz. Gregorius, had been hunting in John Sturgeon's pasture, one-half mile southwest of town, and on returning, Gregorius was out of the buggy closing the gate to the pasture, when McMahon's gun, which was resting at his side, was discharged, the shot entering the skull back of the left ear, taking the top of the head clear off, leaving nothing but a shell-like cup of the back part, and throwing the brains forty feet from the buggy. Cooney, who was in the buggy, fainted at the sight and fell on one side over the wheel, while the body of McMahon remained upright in the buggy. Gregorius ran for assistance at once, and the body was brought up to Henry Gass' undertaking establishment, where the remains were prepared for burial, the cuts and bruises being sewed up in the best way possible.
It was one of the saddest accidents that ever happened in the city, and caused a great sensation among his many acquaintances. The gun was an old double-barrelled, muzzle-loading shot-gun, and one barrel had been discharged the same day.
John C. McMahon was born in Killadysert, County Clare, Ireland, Sept. 14th, 1843, near where the celebrated Marshall McMahon lived, and was a distant relative of his. He came to America in 1860, was married in 1867 at Fall River, Mass., to Miss Mary Griffin, (sister of Patrick Griffin, northeast of this city), and who was a schoolmate of his in Ireland. In 1872 they came to Columbus, where they have resided ever since. They have had six children, four of whom are living, Minnie, Lida J., Anne and Marcus. Mrs. McMahon has been an invalid for many years, being entirely helpless from paralysis. Mr. McMahon was a devoted man to his family, where he will be very sadly missed.
From 1877 to '81 he was chief of police of this city, after which he was engaged at various times as detective by railroad companies. In this work he showed much skill and ability in several cases that were given him to look after, and as he was a powerful man physically, and determined as well as plucky, he was much to be feared by the criminals on whose track he started.
Thursday evening Coroner Heintz called Jacob Greisen, T. Baumgart, S.J. Ryan, Robert Hirschbrun, Fred. Stenger and Paul Hoppen to serve as jury, and they completed their hearing of the matter Friday morning, returning a verdict of death by accident.
The funeral was held at the Catholic church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Father Pacificus officiating, a very large assemblage of friends being present to pay their last sad respects. The pall-bearers were S.J. Ryan, John Powers, John Dolan, John Byrnes, D.C. Kavanaugh and Patrick Murphy. The remains were taken to the Catholic cemetery for their last resting place. Peace to his memory.CAFFREY--Columbus has had several accidents the past week that have proved serious. One of the most pathetic happened to the three and a half year old daughter of Patrick Caffrey. Mrs. Caffrey with her daughter was spending the evening at Martin Costello's in the southern part of the city. The children got some matches and were playing with burning weeds, by throwing them around and the fire caught the wool of the child's cloak and in a short time her whole clothing was a blaze of fire. The mother roller her on the ground but could not extinguish the flames, and finally tore the burning fragments from her. She was taken to the Sisters' hospital, but from the great scare and breathing the flames, together with the burning, she died Wednesday night about 11 o'clock. The funeral took place from the Catholic church Thursday afternoon, after which the body was interred in the Catholic cemetery. From her efforts to save the child, Mrs. Caffrey burned her hands very badly, but not dangerously. The parents have the symptahy of a host of friends in their sad bereavement.
ERNST--Mrs. Catharina Ernst, whose home for a number of years has been seven miles north of Schuyler, and who was afflicted with dropsy, died Saturday last, aged 68 years. She was mother of Julius and Adolph Ernst. A large number of friends from the neighborhood of Duncan attended the funeral. W.T. Ernst and mother from here were also in attendance. The family have the sincere sympathy of all their acquaintances in their bereavement.
Columbus Journal, November 8, 1893
MARRIED
ANDERSON-STANLEY--From the Downerrs Grove, (Ill.) Reporter we gather the following in regard to the recent marriage of the president of the First National bank of this city:
"Happy is the bride the sun shines on." The fairest sun of a lovely Indian summer day could not have shone on a sweeter bride than was Miss Adah Stanley, who at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 18, became the wife of Mr. Andrew Anderson, of Columbus, Nebraska. Rev. Frank M. Horning officiated, and the service was solemnized in the beautiful new home, which Mr. Stanley has just completed, and was dedicated by this marriage.
The merry clan, Stanley, was out in full force and all rejoiced in the happy occasion.
Miss Lou Stanley, as maid of honor, and Misses Allie, Mable and Dell Stanley, the bride's attendants, made a charming setting for the group.
Everyone enjoyed the luncheon prepared and served as only Mrs. Stanley can.
The bride was gowned in steel gray serge, trimmed with white lace and carried white bride's roses. The house was decorated with roses of various hues, carnations and daisies.
Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Pearsall of Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will spend two weeks in Chicago attending the great Fair, then a visit to Wisconsin, to Mr. Anderson's relatives, after which, they will be in Downers Grove a few days, bidding farewell to her lovely home here. Mrs. Adah will become queen of a charming western home, whose latch strings will always be extended to her Downers Grove friends.
The love and best wishes of a great host of friends follow them and will always remain with them.DIED
ERNST--Concerning Mrs. Katherine Ernst, whose death was mentioned in last week's Journal, the Schuyler Sun says: "She was buried Monday in the cemetery at this place, the funeral services being conducted at the St. John's Lutheran church by Rev. E.F.A. Hantel. Mrs. Ernst was among the old settlers of the county. She was a Swiss by birth, being born in 1826. In 1846 she was married to Andrew Ernst, and in 1869 they immigrated to America. Mr. Ernst died last November. They leave two living children, Adolph of this county and Julius of Columbus. The many friends of Messrs. Adolph and Julius in this county extend their sympathy to them in the loss of their dear mother."HIGGINS--Wednesday night last, at about 11:45 the lifeless body of Judge John G. Higgins was found near the foot of the stairs leading to his rooms over the postoffice.
He and his son Edward had been rooming together for some time. The son had been engaged in writing during the whole evening and into the night, and went out to see where his father was, and was horrified to find him lying on the fourth step from the bottom of the iron stairway, his head downward, his face toward the wall and his feet protruding through the balustrade on the south side of the stairway. The only marks upon his person were slight bruises of the left cheek and the left ear, evidently from a fall upon the stairs. Ed. raised the body to a sitting posture and went to Brodfuehrer's for help, getting Ben., who, in the excitement, alone carried the dead body up the stairs. By this time Mr. Brodfuehrer arrived, the three carried the body into the room and placed it upon the bed. Soon Andy Campbell and Charley Taylor came. Young Brodfuehrer says that he felt the body--the hands were cold, the face warm. Dr. Evans was called immediately, but found that life had been extinct at least thirty minutes.
Coroner, A. Heintz was notified, and took charge of the body. Thursday morning a jury, consisting of John Eusden, Joseph Tiffany, S.L. McCoy, Thomas McTaggart, A. Dietrich and E.J. Niewohner, was summoned, who, after examining several witnesses as to where the judge had been during the evening, etc., and finding not a single suspicious circumstance of any kind, but, on the contrary, that he had been during the evening in unusually good spirits, the fact that his son Ed. had received a warrant for $200 from the county for drawing a map, being especially pleasing to him, and he had mentioned it to several of his friends, the jury returned a verdict of accidental death caused by falling down stairs.
The funeral was conducted by a committee of the Columbus bar, the services being held at Maennerchor hall at 2 p.m., Saturday, in the presence of a large concourse of people. Appropriate music was rendered for the occasion, the Episcopal choir singing, "De Profundis" and "Lead, Kindly Light," and the Maennerchor, "Rest." Short addresses were made by Elder H.J. Hudson and by A.W. Crites, esq., Mr. Higgins's former law partner.
Mr. Hudson, as the foundation of his remarks, took the words of David, 1 Samuel, 20, 3: "There is but a step between me and death," and spoke of the certainty of this step to all and its uncertainty as to time and place; that the step is often unexpectedly taken, and that it puts an end to all human distinctions. He then paid his tribute of respect to Mr. Higgins as a man and citizen. For twenty-three years he had known him intimately, and during all that time their friendship had been unbroken. As an editor for three years in our community, to every judicious effort to promote the welfare of his fellow citizens he gave his willing and earnest support, and he never failed to teach the wayward passions of men obedience to conscience and reverence for law. In all the course of his political career here, he had never heard of a single instance wherein Mr. Higgins forfeited the personal respect of his warmest opponents. A short biographical sketch of Mr. Higgin's life, with some earnest expressions of regard for him as friend and citizen closed the address.
Mr. Crites said: "I came here with the idea of rendering consolation to the wife and children of our friend, but I find myself rather in need of consolation. It was my fortune to have been intimately associated with him in a business and friendly way for about four years during his early manhood, and since that time our friendly relations have been kept up uninterruptedly until the hour of his death. A flood of recollections of these times arises before me to gladden my heart, and to dim my eyes that they are thus ended by an unkind fate. I think I knew his modes of thought, his sentiments and aspirations, as no one else did outside of his family circle. He was brilliant, finely educated in a literary and professional way, and gifted with genius above the lot of most men; kindly and generous to his fellows, sympathetic with the sorrowful, rejoicing with the glad, and possessed of a warm human instinct which made him the favorite of all who came in contact with him. Amid the flood of religious disbelief which seems to be sweeping over American men, he remained firm and steadfast in the faith of his childhood, and when assailed by doubt or sophistry he never wavered or thought of turning aside. Our friend had faults, for who has not, but they were all amiable ones, which no one can do more than to deprecate, but never censure. Indeed, his very faults the more endeared him to his friends. He always sought for a good motive with which to account for the acts of men rather than ascribing them, as too many of us do, to a bad heart. My experience has taught me that this is a most conclusive test of a man's mind and impulses, and the profession of law is one in which it is the most difficult to estimate our fellows at their best. His political success was considerable, but I can confidently say that there is not a thing he did in his whole career to which his most affectionate friend could look back with shame, or a wish that it might have been otherwise. There are those within the sound of my voice who know how difficult it is to keep from stain and achieve much success in modern politics. In the law he always wished to be the champion of the poor, the oppressed and the friendless. To these he never turned a heedless ear, though they came without an offering in their hands. His loyalty to clients lasted until the last redoubt was captured or the last parallel yielded to superior right. God's ways are inscrutable, and in none more so than in the untoward accident or fatality by which, in a moment, this wife, these children, these friends, the community and the state are at one fell blow deprived of husband, father, friend and citizen. Although we cannot see, we have an abiding faith that He does all things well."
Those present were privileged to take a last view of the genial face of their friend, now cold in death, after which the procession formed, and the body was conveyed to the cemetery, where it was laid to rest.
At the grave the choir sang, "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," and Elder Hudson pronounced the prayer and benediction.
John G. Higgins was born in Marsailles, Ill., April 2, 1841. He received his education at St. Mary of the Lake Institute, Chicago, being valedictorian of his class of six graduates, in June, 1863. He studied law at the law school of the Chicago University, and was admitted to the bar at Ottawa, Ill., in 1867; previous to this he was four months in the law office of M.D. Brown of Chicago. He remained at home from the fall of 1867 to 1869, at which time he went to Council Bluffs and lived five months. At Omaha, Oct. 25, 1869, he was married to Miss Annie O'Conner, who was born in La Salle county, Ill. In 1870, they moved to this city, which has been their home ever since, except when called elsewhere, temporarily,--first as register of the U.S. land office at Grand Island, and afterward as private secretary to Gov. Boyd. In 1871, he was elected probate judge, serving twelve years; from 1883 to 1886, he was editor of the Columbus Democrat, and from here he stepped into the office of register by appointment of President Cleveland. His life here is well known to many of our readers. He has practiced law alone, and has also had, as partners, ad different times, Mr. Conroy, A.W. Crites and C.J. Garlow. He was a noble-hearted man, impulsive, generous (not selfish enough to gather and garner his full earnings); as a lawyer, he brought to the service of his client, much learning, great zeal, and true-hearted, open-eyed fidelity to his interests, having the faculty of pleading the cause of another, better than he could or would his own. Could he have been so circumstanced as to devote his entire time and attention to the study and practice of the law, we believe he would have been as eminent as any man in the state in his profession. He was respected by all who know him, and beloved by many who were naturally attracted toward him by his generous nature. He leaves a widow and seven children, Bessie, Joy, Edward B., Frank, Pansie, Mamie and Andrew, to mourn the loss of a most loving husband and father, and let us believe that this beautiful morning in the Summer Land, his spirit is with the three who have passed over--John, Andrea and Kathleen. All hearts here are touched with sincerest sympathy for the bereaved family.
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Among Mr. Higgins's relatives in attendance at the funeral were Jeremiah Higgins, brother, accompanied by his wife, of Seneca, Ill., Mrs. Killolah, sister, of Ottawa, Ill., John Degman, nephew, of Maryville, Kansas, Edward Bartley, nephew, of Seneca, Ill., and T.P. O'Connor, cousin of Mrs. Higgins, of Omaha. Among warm friends of Mr. Higgins from abroad were A.W. Crites, Chadron, J.E. North, Omaha, James Bell and E.R. Dean, David City, Frank Galbraith, Albion, and M.T. Garlow, Grand Island.
The Weekly Telegram, November 2, 1893
DIED
Judge John G. Higgins was found dead upon the stairs leading to his rooms over the post office, about 11:45 Wednesday night.
Never has anything occurred in Columbus which caused a greater shock than this news. Owing to the lateness of the hour but few heard of it until morning, and then it was heard with profound sorrow and regret.
The body was found at about 11:45 p.m., by his son Ed. When found the body lay on the outside stairs, the head resting on the third or fourth step from the bottom, and the feet above, protruding through the balustrade, or railing. There were no serious marks of violence on the person, to speak of, the only bruises being a slight one on the left cheek and another, scarcely more than a scratch, on the left ear. Life was entirely extinct at this time. The son raised the body to a sitting posture and then ran over the Brodfuehrer's store and called Ben Brodfuehrer up, who went back with him and then returned and found Mr. Brodfuehrer. The three then carried the body up stairs and laid it on the bed. Dr. Evans was then called, but of course there was nothing he could do.
Coroner Heintz was then notified, and took charge of the remains until morning, when a jury was called and an inquest held.
Several witnesses were called, who testified to seeing him during the evening and all agreed in saying he was in his usual spirits, being perhaps, a little more cheerful than he was ordinarily, as his son had that day received his voucher from the county for $200, in payment for a county map, and as the judge was very proud of his family, and especially of the talents of his son Ed, he had taken occasion to speak of it to several of his intimate friends. The son testified to finding the body, and Dr. Evans gave it as his opinion that when he arrived at 12:20, life had been extinct for at least 30 minutes, and possibly nearly an hour.
The coroners jury consisted of Jos. Tiffany, Ed. J. Niewohner, S.L. McCoy, A.J. Campbell, WIll Deitrick, and John Eusden, and after mature deliberation they returned a verdict of accidental death caused by falling down stairs.
Space and time prevents us from giving a lengthy biographical or obituary notice this week, but will do so in our next. For the present suffice it to say Judge Higgins has been closely identified with the growth of this section of the state, almost since its settlement. For years he held the office of county judge of this county. During Cleveland's former term he was appointed register of the land office at Grand Island and was the democratic candidate for attorney general in 1892. He was private secretary to Governor Boyd during the first five months or prior to the ouster. When Boyd was removed Mr. Higgins returned to Columbus and resumed a partnership with C.J. Garlow, they being one of the leading law firms of Columbus.
The family had not moved here from Grand Island, but we understand that the[y] where contemplating doing so in the near future.
The sudden and tragic death of Judge Higgins has cast a gloom over the city where he was so well known and generally respected and the family has the sincere sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Weekly Telegram, November 9, 1893
DIED
HIGGINS--The funeral of Judge J.G. Higgins, held at the Maennerchor hall Saturday afternoon, was largely attended by friends and old neighbors who wished to thus attest their love and respect for the man whom they had known and whose worth and sterling good qualities all who were acquainted with him recognized. The day was pleasant and long before the appointed hour people on foot and in carriages began to gather at the hall, so that by the time set for the ceremonies the building was well filled.
E1der H. J. Hudson had charge of the services, and he selected as the subject for his remarks Jonathan and David, his text being 1 Sam. 20:3. "There is but a step between me and death."
We are unable to do justice to Mr. Hudson in the way of a synopsis of his really fine remarks which partook both of the nature of a warning and lesson to the living and a eulogy of the dead. The speaker dwelt at some length on the memory of the deceased, whom be had known intimately and well for a period of 23 years,-—relating how in all these years their friendship had been unbroken, and while often discussing seriously the subjects of religion, policies, social life and its distinctions and cruel ostracism, and often finding their ideas widely at variance yet they always parted with the best of feeling and with the chord of brotherly love and respect mutually strengthened. He also testified to his honesty of purpose and unvarying support of those objects which he believed to be for the best welfare of his fellow citizens, while in the capacity of editor of the then "Democrat." These words of merit for the departed were felt by the audience to come from the heart, as all present could have added something in the same line from their own personal knowledge or acquaintance with Judge Higgins while living.
Judge Higgins was a good man, a good lawyer, a loyal citizen and a true friend. Peace to his ashes.
The obsequies were held under the direction of the local bar association, of which he had been an active and honored member.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Judge John G. Higgins was born at Marsailles, Ill., April 2, 1841, and was therefore 52 years and 7 months old at the time of his death. When choosing his life work he chose the law, and soon after being admitted to the bar he came out to Council Bluffs, Iowa, in the fall of 1869. On October 25, of the same year he was married to Miss Annie O’Conner of Omaha. The next year he moved to Columbus, which place had been his home ever since up to the time of his appointment as register of the U. S. land office at Grand Island, in 1885. In 1871, or the year following his coming to Columbus, he was elected county judge, holding this office twelve successive years. When J__ E. Boyd took charge of the governors office in 1890, Judge Higgins was chosen as his private secretary. This office he held until the order of ouster was issued by the supreme court, and Governor Boyd was removed. Upon Boyd’s re-instatement he was urged to resume the position, but he declined and formed a partnership with C. J. Garlow of this city, for the practice of the law. In 1883 he became editor and proprietor of the Columbus Democrat, which he conducted until his appointment to the land office, when he sold the paper to the present owner of The Telegram.
Mr. Higgins was the father of ten children, seven of whom survive him.
Columbus Journal, November 22, 1893
BIRTH
HOEFFLEMAN--Born, to Mrs. Wm. Hoeffleman, two weeks ago, a fine daughter.
Columbus Journal, November 29, 1893
DIED
BOROWIAK--Sunday last, after an illness of about two months, Martin Borowiak, aged 68 years.
The deceased came to this country from Polish Germany 22 years ago. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss, three of whom Joseph, Leo and Mrs. J.A. Gutzmer, live in this city. Six children have gone on before him. The remains will be taken Thursday to Duncan for burial.ROGERS--Monday aftenroon, from a tumor which caused blood poisoning, after an illness of about three months, John Rogers, aged 38 years.
The deceased had lived in Nebraska about fifteen years, and moved from Polk county to Columbus about four months ago.
He leaves a wife and three young children to mourn his loss.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Catholic church, and the remains interred in the Catholic cemetery.
Columbus Journal, December 6, 1893
MARRIED
ARNDT-SCHELP--At the residence of the bride's parents, in Grand Prairie township, Wednesday, Nov. 29th, by Rev. E. HOlm, Mr. Ernest Arndt and Miss Lizzie, eldest daughter of Hon. William Schelp.
There were a hundred and twenty-five invited guests in attendance, and the wedding presents were numerous and valuable. The young couple start on their life's journey with the kindest wishes of all who know them.BRIMBLECOM-TANNAHILL--Nov. 30th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Columbus, Neb., Mr. S.B. Brimblecom and Miss Jennie Tannahill, both of this city, Rev. O.A. Elliott officiating.
The wedding was at 2 p.m. A sumptuous dinner was then served. A number of relatives were present. The worthy young couple were remembered nicely in several beautiful and useful presents. The bride and groom have the best wishes of their many friends here who will be pleased to know that they intend to start their new home in the eastern part of our city.ENGEL-RICKERD--Married, Thursday, Nov. 30, 1893, at the German Lutheran church near Shell creek, Wm. Engel and Clara Rickerd, and at the same time and place, Wm. Koch and Bertha Rickerd.
Columbus Journal, December 13, 1893
MARRIED
CHAPMAN-HAMER--At Omaha, Sunday, Dec. 3d, by Rev. Savage, Charles T. Chapman of Omaha, and Miss Anna E. Hamer of Columbus.
The bride is very well known in this city, having lived here from childhood. She is a graduate of the High School, class of '90, and taught for some time in the city schools. Of late she has been an employee at Falkner's store in Omaha. The groom has lived for some time in Omaha, and is a highly esteemed clerk for Viers Bro's. The many friends of Miss Hamer will wish her the best of this world's happiness.DIED
HEADMAN--At her residence east of Genoa on Tuesday, Dec. 5th, Mrs. Jonas Headman.
Mrs. Headman had been in ill health for some time and taking a severe cold the first of the week she died very suddenly and just as she was rejoicing over the arrival of a grand daughter. The deceased leaves a husband and family to mourn her departure, all of whom have the deep sympathy of all in their affliction.--Leader.LINABERRY--Wednesday last at noon the village of Humphrey, this county, was shocked at the report that George Linaberry, son of Joseph Linaberry, was shot.
There are few particulars to give, and these we glean from the Humphrey Democrat. George and a younger brother, Cornelius, were all the persons in the house at the time, and what is known of the tragedy is what Cornelius relates.
He says that George had taken the pistol from a chair in his father's bedroom, where he was in the habit of leaving it nights, and that while the two were scuffling for the possession of it, it was accidentally discharged.
The course of the bullet was through the fleshy part of the right arm, just below the elbow; passing through the arm, it entered the right cheek, passed almost through the head in an upward course, lodging against the skull near the top of the head and back of the left ear where it was located after considerable probing by the physicians.
The wound was considered fatal by Drs. Smart and Mason, upon the first examination, and their opinion was confirmed by Drs. Martyn and Evans of Columbus, who saw the patient at 6 p.m.
Death took place at 7 p.m.
Deceased became twenty-one years of age a few days before his tragic death.
Columbus Journal, December 27, 1893
MARRIED
BROWN-PHILLIPS--Ellis Brown, for about two years telegraph operator at the U.P. depot, went to Ames, Iowa, Friday, where he was married Christmas, at the residence of the bride's grandmother, to Miss Belle Phillips. They will return to this city in a few days, where they will reside, Mr. Brown having provided a dwelling and furnished it. Brown's many friends here will wish him and his fair bride health, long life and prosperity.BEARSS-BROWN--The marriage of Alvah W. Bearss and Miss Elfie E. Brown takes place today at the home of the bride's parents in Creston. The Journal extends congratulations to the happy young couple and wishes them a blessed home on earth, and which is supposed to be a foretaste of heaven.
DIED
RICKERT--Wednesday, Dec. 20th, Rudolph, eldest son of Henry Rickert of Bismark township, aged twenty-four years.
The Weekly Telegram, December 7, 1893
DIED
Wednesday, at his home in Humphrey, George Linnaberry, second son of Joseph Linnaberry, was shot and killed. The particulars are as we hear them, that about twelve o'clock George went into the house, there being no one in the house but his mother and younger brother, a lad about 17 years old. Soon after he went in his mother stepped out leaving the two boys alone. The younger one says they got to scuffling over a revolver and that the weapon was accidently discharged while in George's hands, the ball, a 38 calibre, passing through the fleshy part of his right fore arm and entering the head below the right eye and lodging in the brain. The young man lingered until about 7 o'clock in the evening but was unconscious all the time, so that all that is known is what the brother says.
However, from the nature of the wound it seems impossible that the revolver could have been in the dead man's hands when it was discharged, but rather it looks as though the arm had been thrown up as a guard. The boys were on good terms and there is no other reason to mistrust the statement of the boy than simply the position of the wound, as we have stated. We understand there will be no inquest.