Columbus Journal, January 13, 1897
MARRIED
LIVERMORE-SAMPSON--At the residence of the bride's father, Gen. A.J. Sampson, Phoenix, Arizona, on the evening of December 29, 1896, Mr. Frank Livermore and Miss Lucie Sampson were married. We are not acquainted with the happy groom, but doubtless he is a full worthy companion of one of the best of earth's fair ones. May their future life together by happy and prosperous.DIED
McALLISTER--Saturday, January 9th, at 9:05 p.m., James McAllister, in the eighty-first year of his age.
James McAllister was born in Ayreshire, Scotland, October 17, 1815. In 1832 he married Miss Mary A. Carson, a native of Ireland. In 1849, they came to America, entering at New Orleans, and locating at St. Louis. Then to Council Bluffs in 1850, and to Nebraska in 1857, locating on a farm about eight miles east of this city, in Colfax county, where he resided until in 1873, he moved to this city and engaged in the grocery business, continuing in that on Olive and later on Eleventh street, until 1887, when he suffered a stroke of paralysis, after which the business was closed out. The death, in March, 1895, of his life companion, was a serious blow to the old gentleman, from which of course he never fully recovered.
Since then it has been a question of more or less time with him, and he has lived with the family of his daughter, Mrs. W.N. Hensley, and at her residence he departed this life. He leaves to mourn the loss of a loving father, Mrs. Eliza McPherson of Heigler, Neb.; James McAllister of Meadow Creek, Montana; W.A. and Stephen S. McAllister and Mrs. Maggie Hensley of this city. There are, besides these children, twelve grand children and six great grand children.
Mr. McAllister was a sailor during his early life and made many trips to the western continent before moving here. He was an honest, upright man in every respect, and was universally esteemed. He never was obtrusive with his opinions, but always sturdy in the maintenance of what he believed right.
One who knew him intimately for thirty-five years, says that he never knew of a wrong thing done by him, and this can readily be believed by all who enjoyed his acquaintance.
In the limit of his sphere, he filled the measure of a useful life, and gave to the world, the best legacy a departing spirit can bestow, the example of an earthly life devoted to the love of home, friends and country; jsut and fair in all his dealings,--a righteous man.
Funeral services are being held at the opera house as we go to press, 1 o'clock, Elder Hudson preaching the sermon.
Columbus Journal, January 20, 1897
DIED
KENYON--George W. Kenyon died at the Soldiers' Home, Grand Island, Jan. 11. He was a soldier of the Rebellion, a member of Co. F, 105th Illinois. He came to Nebraska in 1871, settling two miles north of Osceola, where he farmed and worked at his blacksmith trade several years. For several years he had been an intense sufferer from cancer of the mouth and throat. The Osceola Record further says: With Father Kenyon's death passes away another of the old land marks of the early settlement of Polk county. When he settled here the county was a trackless prairie save for the old cattle trails. But soon the old 'Columbus road" became the lively thoroughfare over which hundreds of Polk county farmers hauled their grain to market and their living necessities home. This passed by his very door and his became the 'Wayside well' where many thirsty men and weary beasts slaked their thirst after tiresome miles through dust and heat, and there are few if any among the old timers who do not remember him and his blacksmith shop. 'Honest and upright' may truthfully be his epitaph, and this is more than many a more pretentious one may claim. Peace to his ashes."HAZEN--Capt. R.W. Hazen, who died at Fremont January 7, was a brother of Gen. Wm. B. Hazen of the U.S. Military and Signal Service corps. In May, 1858, he moved to Fremont from Ohio, in an old-time prairie schooner, his children, six in number, duplicating all the children on the town site. The Tribune says that the reputation of Fremont as being one of the most hospitable cities in Nebraska is very much due to the hospitality shown by Mr. and Mrs. Hazen to the incoming emigration, and to their identification with every progressive movement organized in the city. Mr. Hazen was a man of influence in his community. And thus, one by one, here and there in the state, the early pioneers are passing on and up into the Summer Land.
BACON--Frankie, son of Mrs. Jennie Bacon, of 217 East Howard street, South Bend, Indiana, died Dec. 8th, 1896, aged 6 years, 2 months and 13 days, after an illness of 12 days of diphtheria. We are in receipt of the foregoing, from Mrs. Jennie Bacon, the mother, who says that for twenty-four years, she was a resident of Platte county.
FRAZIER--Mrs. James Frazier died of natural illness, Monday morning, January 18, at 10 o'clock. Everything known to medical science was done to save her life. She was about thirty years of age. The funeral is to be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2. The husband and friends have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.
Columbus Journal, January 27, 1897
DIED
SUMP--Mrs. Minnie Sump, wife of Charles Sump, died Saturday evening, Jan. 16th, 1897, after a six days sickness. She was born in Germany July 24, 1839, and came to this country in 1869. Her home for 18 years was near Lindsay, Platte county. The funeral was well attended, Rev. F. Reichardt of Duncan officiating.SPIEGEGER--Friday last northeast of the city while Rudolph Spiegeger and another young man (whose name we did not learn), were rabbit hunting, a gun was accidentally discharged, the contents entering the lower part of the trunk of his body.
He was brought to the Sisters' hospital in the city, where he was attended by Drs. Martyn, Evans & Geer, but, though all was done that could be, he died on Sunday.
The unfortunate man was about twenty years old, and the incident is one more lesson added to the untold number of such casualties, to beware of firearms.
The funeral services will be held at the German Reformed church this afternoon (Tuesday) at 1 o'clock, Rev. De Geller preaching the sermon.
Columbus Journal, February 3, 1897
MARRIED
HIER-AYRES--January 30, in this city, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ayres, by Rev. Mickle, Mr. J.T. Hier of Marsilane, Missouri, and Miss Belle Ayres of this city.
The future home of the happy couple will be at Marsilane, Mo. All their acquaintance wish them well.DIED
SMITH--N.C. Smith committed suicide, the bullet of a pistol entering the skull at the right temple and lodging at the center of the brain. Dr. Bonesteel testified that Smith had been afflicted with chronic inflammation of the brain, which probably produced insanity. The coroner was Dr. C.B. Stillman, and his jurors, A. Miller, John Huber, John Routson, Jacob Schram, J.A. Baker and Fred. Matthews.
Columbus Journal, February 10, 1897
DIED
WINTERBOTHAM--Tuesday, February 2, 1897, at 11:35 a.m., Mrs. Hannah L. Winterbotham, aged 65 years and 9 months.
Funeral services were held Thursday morning, 10 o'clock at the late residence of the deceased. Rev. Rogers reading the following brief sketch and making a few remarks and reading passages of scripture.
"Mrs. Samuel H. Winterbotham was born in Boston, Mass., May 31, 1831, living there several years. Then the family moved to Iowa, where she married Samuel H. Winterbotham Jan. 4, 1857. They lived in Iowa till 1870, then came to Columbus where she lived since, 27 years.
Her husband died Nov. 19, 1876. She had four children, all of whom died in early childhood.
Paralysis had gradually been coming on for several months, but she did not suffer much till the last week or so.
She had often expressed a wish to die without a lingering disease, but her experience was contrary to her desire, yet she bore her illness patiently.
She leaves a sister, in Taunton, Mass., Mrs. E.B. White, a brother in Columbus, Mr. H.L. Adams, and a step-son W.H. Winterbotham of Genoa, who is present with you."
Her favorite hymns were sung, "Close of Life," "Nearer My God, to Thee," and at the grave, "Sweet Bye and Bye." As the first hymn, with its beautiful music as sung by Mrs. Garlow, Mrs. Geer and Mrs. Whitmoyer and its touching words, is new to most of our readers, we give the words complete:
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The pall bearers were M. Whitmoyer, C.A. Speice, J.N. Naylor, L.H. North, C.A. Brindley and M.K. Turner, and the mortal remains were consigned to their final resting place, "earth to earth," in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends.
Columbus Journal, February 17, 1897
MARRIED
KARLIN-PEITSCH--At the residence of the bride's mother, Wednesday last, by Rev. J.D. Pulis, Christ. Karlin and Miss Tilla Peitsch.
The young people have the good wishes of all their friends and acquaintances.DIED
BACKENHUSS--Thursday morning last, February 11, of asthma and grip, Anna, wife of Henry Backenhuss, aged 49 years, 7 months and 16 days.
The funeral was on Saturday, 11 o'clock, from the family residence, 1 o'clock at Loseke church, Rev. Frasier preaching the sermon. There was a large concourse of relatives, neighbors and acquaintances present. The deceased leaves as immediate relatives, her husband, nine children aged 25 to 10 years, an aunt, two sisters and a brother. Mrs. Paul Hoppen and Mrs. Louis Schwarz of this city were sisters. Mrs. Backenhuss was born in Oldenberg, Germany, and twenty-seven years ago came to America, marrying Mr. Backenhuss (from the same place) that year. She was universally beloved in the community where she lived.
Columbus Journal, February 24, 1897
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued the past week to the following parties by Judge Kilian: Charles Promowski, Miss Anna Kula; Andrew Molsek, Miss Mary Hapdy; Jacob Ferents, Maggie Lezuach; Augustia Wiedholm, Miss Helena Lohause; E.D. Hyde, Miss Laura Gates; Wojeth Buggi, Mrs. Stanisla Kus; Frank Ruth, Miss Anna Sheabel; Johannes Behrens, Miss Amelia Korte.DIED
MUNSON & MUNSON--Through an oversight last week, we failed to mention that W.H. Lewis had received word of the drowning, on Februry 9, at Jennings, Kansas, while skating, of Ben and Bert Munson, nephews of Mrs. E.O. Rector and Mrs. W.H. Lewis of this city. The older brother was a married man 26 years old, and Bert, his brother, was 16. We have no further particulars.
Columbus Journal, March 3, 1897
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued the past week by Judge Kilian to the following parties: Michael W. McGarry (Kearney) and Miss Hannah G. Harris (Central City); Peter Zarnick and Miss Mary Jaretski; Griffith C. Davis (Wayne county) and Miss Anna Jamsen; Paul Rodak and Miss Mary Sturek; Ottis Clark and Miss Jessie Moore; Tony Schefsick and Miss Mary Ewan; Adolf Gerber and Sophia Schocker.MARRIED
DAVIS-JAMSEN--Thursday, Feb. 25, at Grace church, by Rev. C.S. Brown, Griffith C. Davis and Miss Anna Jamsen.McGEARY-HARRIS--On Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1897, at St. Bonaventura church in Columbus, Mr. M.W. McGeary, of Kearney, and Miss Anna G. Harris, of this city, Rev. Father Anastatius officiating.
Mr. McGeary is an exemplary young man, and is operator for the U.P.Ry at Kearney, having previously held a like position for the same company in this city. The bride is one of Central City's model young ladies, and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Harris. While the union of these loving hearts in holy wedlock has long been expected, we regret the necessity of losing them as citizens, though all, including the Nonpareil, wish them the success they so richly deserve, with much happiness thrown in. They went immediately to Kearney, where they will make their home for the present.--Central City Nonpareil.LAMB-FUHLRODT--The marriage of Miss Amelia Fuhlrodt of this city and Mr. Arthur Lamb of Platte county took place February 26 at the home of the bride's mother. Friends and relatives of the people were present. The bride is well known and respected by many here and the best wishes of friends of the young couple accompany them to their farm home in Platte county.--Fremont Herald.
DIED
ENGLE--Wednesday, February 24th, 1897, at 3:40 p.m., after an illness of one week, Elizabeth Katharine, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Engel, aged two months. ...SCHROEDER--Sunday, February 28, at 3:30 p.m., Gustav, oldest child and son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schroeder.
The funeral took place yesterday, Tuesday afternoon, services being held at the Maennerchor hall, Elder H.J. Hudson and Rev. De Geller officiating.
Gustav was the second son of his parents, his elder brother dying fifteen years ago, on February 28. Gustav was born at the homestead farm, Platte county, Nov. 15, 1870, and for one of his years, his life has certainly been an eventful one.
At the age of 15 he took great interest in matters pertaining to what became his life-work--steam and electrical engineer, and as time passed and his knowledge increased, his opportunities for employment widened, and, with health, it is not wide of the mark to say that he might have become one of the great electricians of our country. Young as he was, his experience was much, and the call for his well-known and much-appreciated abilities was urgent. He was one of the very first electricians in Nebraska. He was called to St. Louis by the Heisler Electric Manufacturing company to superintend the erection of their works; then to Chicago, where he was engaged during the World's fair in the manufacture of incandescent lamps; then to Ft. Wayne by a company to start their plant; then to Houston, Texas, for the Houston Electric Manufacturing company.
He came home in 1895 on account of failing health; was called to Fremont to superintend the opening of their plant and operate it for the trial term of sixty days; then to LaPorte, Indiana, for a similar work; then to the University at Lincoln, where he was only able to stay three days. Since then his hold on life has seemed to grow less and less on account of lung trouble. He sought relief by travel and change of climate, going to Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, but returned to his home here January 3d, since which time he has been awaiting the end. His thoughts were on his life work, day and night, and his last words were, "Will, turn on the steam, it is time to start up."
Gustav was a bright young man, an honor to his parents and to this community, where he received his impulses toward the work which so absorbed his faculties.
The sorely stricken family,--parents, brothers and sister, have the tender, heartfelt sympathy of all their friends in their time of affliction.
Columbus Journal, March 10, 1897
MARRIED
PALMATIER-GRAVES--March 8, by H.J. Hudson, justice of the peace, at has [sic] office in this city, George H. Palmatier and Miss Martha Graves, both of Oconee, this county.DIED
FUGARD--Wednesday, March 3d, at 2 o'clock, after one month's sickness of la grippe, Mrs. Sarah Benson Fugard, wife of Frank Fugard, aged 31 years.
Deceased leaves her sorrow-stricken husband and little boy, two years old, to mourn their loss. The funeral took place from the Methodist church, Rev. Mickle, in charge, assisted by Revs. Olcutt and McGregor. A large concourse followed the remains to the grave.WETTERER--At her home in Central City, Nebraska, March 5, at 2 p.m., after a short but severe attack of la grippe, Elizabeth, wife of the late Louis W. Wetterer.
The remains were brought to Columbus Saturday on the 2:15 train, were received at the depot by the Modern Woodmen of America, who conveyed them to the residence of the deceased's aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Erb, where they were kept till Sunday at 11, when they were taken to the Shell creek cemetery and placed beside those of her husband. Rev. Miller conducted the services. She leaves a father, one brother and four children, (the youngest two years old and the oldest nine years,) and a number of other near relatives to mourn her sad departure. ...
Columbus Journal, March 17, 1897
MARRIED
BODINSON-KING--March 10, in the Thurston hotel parlors, by Rev. Brown, William A. Bodinson and Miss Maude L. King.DIED
WETTERER--The circumstances of the death of Mrs. Wetterer were very sad, says the Central City Republican. She is a sister of Mr. Sattler and the widow of Mr. Louis Wetterer, who died last summer; she leaves four young children, the oldest nine years old and the youngest three. Her trouble was la grippe, which ran into pleurisy and pneumonia, and for the last few days nervous prostration. Her sickness lasted about two weeks. She had good doctors and a trained nurse and every care that could be bestowed. Her first thought was of her children and the sense of their helpless condition so weighed upon her mind as to make her recovery the more doubtful. She was a lady of very domestic habits, devotedly attached to her family, true to her friends, and respected throughout the community for her excellent character and social virtues. Her mother was dead and she had neither brothers or sisters, except Mr. Peter Sattler who is himself unmarried and upon whom will devolve the care of the little ones.SAFFRAN--March 9, at his residence in this city, August Ferdinand Saffran.
Mr. Saffran was born in Germany July 23, 1842. He came to this country in 1860, living in New York City seven years. In 1867, he removed to Davenport, Iowa, and was married there. In 1887 he moved to this city, and has resided here since that time. His family consist of the widow and six children, the two oldest duaghters being married, one, Mrs. Jennie Scott living here, the other in Virginia. Six of Mr. Saffran's children preceded him into the spirit world.
The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon last at the German Reformed church, Rev. De Geller in charge, and speaking in German, Rev. Pulis speaking in English, the Columbus Maennerchor furnishing music.
The impressive ritual of the Woodmen of the World closed the burial services at the grave, one of the features of which is the liberation of a dove while the coffin is being lowered, emblematic of the flight of the soul from its tabernacle of clay.HEATER--At German hospital, Kansas City, Mo., March 13, 1897, 4 a.m., Anna E., wife of J.N. Heater.
Anna E. Case was born at Defiance, Ohio, March 5, 1856; came to Nebraska in 1875 with her parents, who settled at St. Edward. September 18, 1876, she was married there to J.N. Heater. That year they came to Columbus and have lived here ever since.
Death was caused by the effect of chloroform administered for an operation which was successfully performed by Dr. S.A. Halley, on the 3d day of March.
Funeral services were held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Mickel officiating, at the residence, under the direction of Harmony Chapter Order Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Heater had been an active member and officer. The remains were taken on the 1:30 train yesterday afternoon to St. Edward, for burial. Both parents were sick and unable to attend a funeral here. The floral offerings from Masons, Knights of Pythias and others were very fine. Mr. Heater's brother from the west, also Mr. and Mrs. Heater of Lincoln were present and accompanied the large delegation of the Masonic fraternities that left yesterday with the remains for St. Edward.
No sketch can do justice to the life of Mrs. Heater. She was in many ways a remarkable woman--thoroughly practical, thoroughly in earnest, good and true. In all the relations of life she was faithful to duty, and "every signal [sic] act of duty is altogether an act of faith." The noble qualities of her character will never be forgotten by those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
Columbus Journal, March 24, 1897
DIED
HUBER--March 22, at 9:30 p.m., Mrs. John Huber, in the 64th year of her age.
Miss Nancy Benedict was born at Lake Pleasant, New York. Was married to John Huber at Syracuse, New York. Came to Nebraska in 1871, since which time she has lived in this city. Since the stroke of paralysis which she suffered in June of last year, she had been quite an invalid, and her death came as suddenly as a flash of lightning while she was walking across the floor toward her bed. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, John B., two brothers, one at Peru, Illinois, one in Virginia, and two sisters, one in New York, the other in Waterloo, Nebraska. The funeral services will be held in the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mickel officiating. Mrs. Huber was very much devoted to her family and will be sincerely mourned by them and by all who were acquainted with her.
Columbus Journal, March 31, 1897
MARRIAGE LICENSES
--Marriage licenses were issued by Judge Kilian the past week to the following parties: Linden Riley and Miss Dorotha Potter; George Kerkman and Miss Rosetta Froehlich; Chas. Olcott, Polk county, and Miss Nellie Bean; Chas. B. Rockford, Nance county, and Miss Cora Benson; Martin Bergman and Miss Fanny Friedman. The last two couples were married by Judge Kilian.DIED
GODFREY--The body of W.L. Godfrey was found floating in the river, says the North Chillicothe (ill.), Herald. When the body was found there was no coat or hat thereon and the indications were that at the time he was drowned he was in his shirt sleeves. His coat was recovered at a saloon. On the evening of Jan. 9, Godfrey entered the saloon with Thomas Humphreys and called for the drinks. They took whiskey and after it had been disposed of, Godfrey said he couldn't pay for it. In the little altercation which followed he took off his coat, threw it on the bar and walked out of the place. The presumption is that he walked out of the saloon, crossed the railroad tracks, went down to the docks and plunged into the river. In the coat was found a letter from his son Thomas, aged 10 years, and who is living at Monroe, Nebr. In the letter the little fellow mentions the fact that he will be 10 years old on the following Saturday and requests his father to send him a present. The Chillicothe Bulletin of March 26 contains a half-column account of the matter.PASCHAL--The little daughter, Alice, of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Paschal, whose death we mentioned in our last issue, was buried Thursday, the funeral services being held at 2 o'clock at the residence, Rev. Rogers delivering the sermon and the Baptist choir furnishing music. The little child was of a beautiful character and will be sadly missed in her home.
Columbus Journal, April 7, 1897
MARRIED
OLCOTT-BEAN--Wednesday evening, March 31, 1897, at the residence of the bride's parents, southwest of the city, Charles L. Olcott of Polk county, and Miss Nellie H., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Bean, Rev. A.G. Rogers officiating.
The bridesmaids were Miss Sophia Bean, the bride's sister and Miss Lena Phillips; the groomsmen, A. Phillips and Joseph Dodds. Among those present were Mr. B. Olcott of Marengo, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. B. Hager of Bellwood, Mr. and Mrs. O. Kummer and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. Olcott and daughter, Misses Bird, Anna and Alice Dodds, Miss Lizzie Hughes, Messrs. George and Loran Barnum, Charles S. Easton, and Joseph, John and Wm. Dodds. The presents were numerous, beautiful and costly. The newly-wedded pair will make their home in Polk county. We are indebted to George Barnum for particulars.MOELLER-WURDEMAN--A quiet wedding occurred last Friday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wurdeman, when their daughter, Amelia, was united in marriage with Mr. Fred. Moeller. None but family relatives were present. Both bride and groom are well known in this vicinity. Mr. Moeller is one of our most substantial farmers and is the best of citizens. His bride is an estimable young lady and has many friends. They went to keeping house at once, making their home on the farm. The World wishes them all manner of happiness.--Leigh World.
AULT-VAN ALLEN--Married, at the office of the county judge of Pottawattomie county, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Monday, Mar. 22, 1897, Mr. William Ault, of Wahoo and Miss Bertha Van Allen, of Platte county, Nebraska. The bride is a sister of Mrs. G.S. Blodgett of this city and is well acquainted here, having made her home with her sister for some time.--Ashland Gazette.
DIED
CLARK--Died, Monday night, at San Diego, Cal., Edward Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark of this city. A telegram was received yesterday morning at 11 o'clock from Thomas J., brother of the deceased. Edward had been sick two years and a half, and had gone last fall to California in the hope of recovering his health. He was about 26 years old. The parents have the sympathy of all their friends in their affliction. This is the second in a few short months, in November last their daughter Anne E. dying at Hunt, Idaho.HAUSER--Mrs. Hauser, wife of Joseph Hauser, died at her home in this city Saturday morning, after many years of suffering with comsumption [sic]. She leaves a husband and five children, two daughters and three sons to mourn her loss. The deceased lacked one day of being 62 years old. Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o'clock at the house, Rev. Reichart, German Methodist minister, officiating, after which the remains were taken via the Union Pacific to Osceola for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Hauser were old settlers, having taken a homestead across the river in 1869. The family have the sincere sympathy of their friends in their affliction. Gone on before, to the Land of Light is the consolation of the sorrowing ones.
BERING--The Humphrey Democrat of Friday, in speaking of the death of Ferdinand Bering at his home there March 26th and which was mentioned in last week's Journal, says that he was born in Germany July 4, 1853; came to America and located in Cuming county in October, 1882, and six years later to Humphrey where he had since lived. He leaves a widow and five children, two boys and three girls, the youngest, a boy, born the Sunday after his death, to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. Owing to his provident care they are left in comfortable circumstances. The funeral was in charge of the Forresters, of which he was a member. The funeral was one of the largest ever held here, and while it was in progress nearly every business place in town was closed. By the death of Mr. Bering the town loses one of its best citizens, and all sympathize most sincerely with the bereaved family in their affliction.
Columbus Journal, April 14, 1897
DIED
BYRNES--Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Mrs. John W. Byrnes died after an illness of two weeks.
The funeral services were held at St. Bonaventura church, 9:30 Saturday morning.
Columbus Journal, April 21, 1897
MARRIED
SWITZER-ERNST--April 14th, at the home of the bride's parents, one-half mile south of Duncan, John Switzer and Miss Bertha Ernst, Rev. B. Braun officiating.DIED
FINNEN--Saturday, April 17th, of cataarh, after an illness of about a year, Mrs. Kate Finnen, aged 55 years.
Mrs. Finnen, for a number of years lived here, but three years ago went to Bancroft, Nebr., where she has three sons living. About three weeks ago she returned to this city. Her death occurred at the residence of John Elston, Michael Finnen, one of the sons, arrived Monday, and the funeral took place from the Catholic church at 3 o'clock, Monday.BRITELL--We clip the following dispatch from St. Edward to the State Journal under date of April 17: "Last night about 9 o'clock, Mrs. Dr. Britell fell on the street and died in about twenty minutes. She was taken to Dr. Flory's office when first discovered, but nothing could be done to save her life. Dr. Britell was fishing at the time, but although a messenger was sent for him, he did not arrive till too late to find her alive. Her sons, Harry Britell of Columbus and Ora Britell, at the state university at Lincoln, were telegraphed for. She leaves besides the above sons, one son, E.C. Davis, a business man of this city." Mr. and Mrs. Britell went up Saturday morning from here.
Columbus Journal, April 28, 1897
MARRIED
JONES-NOVELL--April 22, by Judge Kilian, Charles Jones and Miss Carrie Novell.DIED
LOSEKE--The inquest held to determine the cause of the death of Herman Loseke, who hanged himself Sunday week in Colfax county, disclosed that the act was by his own hands, the only cause discovered being that he belonged to a family, three of whom had died of cancer of the stomach, and was himself under medical treatment and thought the same to be his ailment. Mr. Loseke was about 45 years of age, a man of family and splendid reputation, never having had trouble of any sort with his neighbors. He was worth about $40,000.
Columbus Journal, May 12, 1897
DIED
LaBARRE--Many Journal readers in the north part of Platte county especially, will remember Mr. LaBarre. The older business men of this city have not forgotten and will be sorry to hear of his death. We clip the following from the Humphrey Democrat:
Mr. LaBarre was a former resident of this neighborhood, having lived four miles northeast of Humphrey. The family was well known and many old settlers will remember them. They left here about seventeen years ago. The Portland Sunday Oregonian of April 11, has the following account of the accident:
The body of Lewis C. LaBarre, a notice of whose death by drowning in the Santiam river was recently announced in a telegram from Gates, Ore., was recovered two days afterward about a mile below where the accident happened. He was crossing the river in a small boat, and as the waters were very high and rapid, he was swept down stream a short distance, lodging upon a rock in midstream. His friends on shore endeavored to aid him by throwing a rope to him, but the rope was too short and aid from that source was abandoned. In a final effort to return to shore the boat was upset just above the rapids, carrying him under for some distance, and, although he was an expert swimmer, he came to the surface but once. The distance from the scene of the accident to the railroad or wagon road is 25 miles, accomplished only by means of snow shoes and over a high divide, making it impossible to remove the body at the present time. It was therefore buried on the bank of the river in a neat coffin prepared by his friends.
Mr. LaBarre had been in Southern Oregon for some time, where he was developing some mining property. He left a wife, two sons and four daughters.
Columbus Journal, May 19, 1897
DIED
STEINBAUGH--Sunday morning last, after an illness of three weeks, of bilious fever, followed by cerebro-meningitis, Harold Steinbaugh, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Olie Steinbaugh, aged 3 years and 3 months.
The sorrowing parents have the hart sympathy of their acquaintance in the loss of their bright and interesting boy. The funeral services were held yesterday at the Baptist church, Rev. Pulis officiating.CREMER--May 3d, at the Soldiers' home, Grand Island, James Cremer, aged 75 years.
The Independent says: Another old veteran has passed beyond the lines to the great encampment on the other shore. James Cremer, aged 75 years died of dropsy and heart disease, after an illness of some six months. The deceased served during the war in Co. B, 10th Illinois Cavalry, and won distinction for bravery in several battles. A kindly dispositioned old veteran, he had many friends who will sincerely mourn his demise. His daughter, Mrs. Lydia J. McAllister and son-in-law, J.R. McAllister, of Columbus, have been in attendance on their father for a month. Two other daughters, Mrs. Katie Harrington and Mrs. George Wheeler, both of Madison, were telegraphed for and were present at the funeral, which took place from the chapel at the Soldiers' home. In the presence of the relatives and a large attendace of the old soldiers, Rev. Father Wolf of the Catholic church, preached an instructive sermon. At the grave the simple and impressive ceremonies of that church were conducted, and the mortal remains were consigned to their last resting place in the cemetery of the home."
Mr. Cremer had many friends in Columbus and Madison, who will remember him for his kindness of heart, his generosity, his ardent and constant loyalty. He had very many good qualities, which only those whom he regarded as sincere friends could fully appreciate.
He loved his country and he loved his friends and was ready to do his best for them, even to the laying down of his life. By the test of courage, by the test of unselfishness, he was far more than the ordinary among men. We have sometimes thought that he was like many of the old soldiers who have lingered along after the war in various degrees of pain and privation,--would rather have died on the field of battle.
Peace to his memory.
Columbus Journal, June 2, 1897
MARRIED
McKEE-COSTELLO--Last Monday at Columbus Robert McKee and Miss Jennie Costello were made man and wife. Miss Costello resided in Fullerton last summer where she made many friends. Robert needs no introduction to Nance county people as he is well known all over the county. As a member of the rustling firm of Kennedy & McKee, our people have seen a modest beginning grow into one of the most flourishing firms in town. The best wishes of all our people go out to this newly married couple who wish them all joy and comfort that come to married life. Tuesday evening the band boys accompanied by the hose team and their cart, called on Mr. and Mrs. McKee and gave them a serenade. Robert appeared on the scene and thanked the boys kindly and passed the smokes.--Fullerton Post.
Columbus Journal, June 9, 1897
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE
NELSON-BUTLER--Miss Sybil Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Butler five miles north of the city, will be married this, Wednesday, morning at 10 o'clock to Mr. Elon W. Nelson, son of O. Nelson of Richland, at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. Mickel officiating. Mr. Nelson is private secretary for the state commissioner of lands and buildings and holds a trusted position. Miss Butler is well known in this city and community as a beautiful, accomplished, refined young lady. She has been a teacher in this and adjoining counties for several years, and has also been employed as bookkeeper in Kansas City, Mo., and Schuyler, this state. The young people have the best wishes of their many friends on this journey of life together. The couple take the afternoon train for Wisconsin, where they will visit relatives.DIED
STEPHEN--June 1st, 6 a.m., Mrs. Philobena Stephen, mother of Mrs. Jacaob Zinnecker, aged 70 years.
Mrs. Stephen was born at Ruppertweiler, Bavaria, and had been twice married. She had made her home with Mrs. Zinnecker for the last eleven years. Her last sickness continued for six months, during four of which she was confined to her bed. The funeral will take place Thursday at 10 o'clock. She was faithful and true.
Columbus Journal, June __, 1897
MARRIED
McAFEE-RICE--At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Rice, Saturday June 5th, Mr. Caldwell McAfee and Miss Chattie Rice, Rev. A.J. Rogers officiating.
Miss Rice has lived among us here all her life, is a graduate of the High school and has ever since been teaching in the city schools with good success.
Mr. McAfee is of Colorado Springs, Colo., and although not well known here has made a few lasting acquaintances.
The wedding was attended by only a few intimate friends of the bride, after which a bountiful supper was enjoyed.
The friends all extend the most hearty congratulations, and best wishes for their future happiness.
Columbus Journal, June 23, 1897
DIED
DIEFFENBACH--June 14, at Spokane, Washington, Philip Dieffenbach, aged 73 years.
Mr. Dieffenbach was a native of Germany; served this country four and one-half years in the Union army--mostly in the First Wisconsin cavalry. He lived for fifteen years in Platte county, before he went west to live with his son, Byron. He leaves, besides his widow, a daughter, Mrs. J.K. McFarland, and four sons. He was buried at Spokane, by his comrades of the Grand Army.KUMMER--From the strength of perfect health to the weakness and despair of disease or accident, or down into the silence and inactivity of death is sometimes but a space of a few minutes, and this it was with young Jacob Kummer, a lad some seventeen years old who lost his life Sunday afternoon, while in the Platte river, swimming some eighty rods west of the Bean school house.
It seems that about 6 o'clock young Kummer and a number of other younger boys from 10 to 12 years old were at the river, and on Kummer purposing to go in where he did, the others tried to dissuade him from it, telling him the water was very deep there and dangerous. He didn't listen to them, however, but went in and went down head foremost. A stick was pushed in to him but it broke and did him no good.
Effort was made to recover the body from that time to noon on Monday, but without success until H.A. Phillips succeeded in finding it at about fifteen mintues to 12, and about a mile and a half down stream from where the unfortunate lad had entered it.
There is no question but the young man was drowned, and no one is to be blamed for it but himself.
He lived at Caesar Ernst's.
Since writing the foregoing, Mr. Ernst has called to tell us about the young man. There were three of the Rudat boys with him, Frank, Julius and one other. Mr. Ernst says that young Kummer could not swim. He was an industrious, well-behaved young man.
No inquest was held, there being no question as to the manner of his death.
Columbus Journal, June 30, 1897
MARRIED
MURPHY-FITZPATRICK--The marriage Monday morning at 9 o'clock, at the Catholic church, of Mr. John Murphy, of Rogers, and Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick of this city brought out one of the largest crowds ever assembled on any similar occasion at the Catholic church. The bride looked beautiful in a figured white satin gown, wearing a long veil. Miss Sarah Fitzpatrick as bride's maid was dressed in white silk and carried roses. Miss Maggie Murphy, sister of the groom, and Miss McGuire were maids of honor; Miss Murphy was very prettily dressed in pink covered with chifon. Miss McGuire wore green covered with chifon. After the ceremony the relatives all partook of a bountiful breakfast prepared by the bride's mother. The happy couple took the evening train for Salt Lake City and other points of interest in the west, where they will spend the honeymoon. Mr. Murphy, the groom, is an implement and grain dealer in Rogers and is an exemplary young man. Miss Fitzpatrick is the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Fitzpatrick and has grown to womanhood in our city. She is a young lady with many rare qualities that will fit her for making a model home. There are few young ladies who combine a practical business education, together with home-making, with as thorough knowledge as Miss Anges has received. The young people have the hearty congratulations of a number of friends and acquaintances for their future happiness and prosperity.
Columbus Journal, July 7, 1897
DIED
BABCOCK--Died, Tuesday, June 29th, Alden, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Babcock, aged 18 months. He was sick only about twenty-four hours, and suffered from a complication of cholera infantum and convulsions. The Monroe Looking Glass says the funeral was from the church at 3 o'clock Thursday, July 1, Rev. Hinman of Genoa officiating. The remains were placed in the Friends' cemetery north of Genoa. The pall bearers were Master Roy Thurston, Lee Gerrard, Neil Hollingshead and Thomas Godfrey.
Columbus Journal, July 14, 1897
DIED
TURK--Mrs. O.A. Turk, (daughter of Mrs. L.E. Stewart living northeast of the city), died at her home in Mt. Pleasant, Wash., July 4th, of consumption, leaving a husband and one child to mourn their loss. Mrs. Turk will be remembered here as Miss Louis Stewart, who was married about two years ago. Mrs. Turk had many friends here and around Silver Creek who will sympathize with the bereaved relatives.CHATFIELD--Saturday morning, July 10th, at 8:30, Clarence, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Chatfield.
Services were held at the residence east of the city at 1 o'clock Sunday last, Rev. Mickel of the Methodist church preaching the sermon. The body was then taken to its final resting place for burial--the Bellwood cemetery. The manner of the young lad's death was such as to elicit the sympathy of all for the stricken parents. Clarence had been used to walking after the cows and driving them up in the evening, but on Thurday evening last, he had been helping drive some horses to Albert Stenger's, with the expectation of going with the men the next day taking the herd south to pasture, and being on horseback, thought he would go and bring up the cows, and so remarked to his younger brother Oliver, who opened the gate for him and told him he would stay there till he came back. Directly, Oliver noticed the riderless horse coming towards the gate, and ran down to where Clarence lay, then noticing for the first time that something was wrong. The father was notified, and taking the lad in his arms, in Harry Clark's buggy he was taken home--to the place formerly owned by Mr. Finney. Drs. Evans, Martyn & Geer were called in and dressed the wounds--the left shoulder and elbow and breast being considerably mashed. The fatal wound, however, was a severe fracture of the back part of the skull on the left side, being cracked to the base. His mother asked him if he wished a drink and he answered "yes." If so, to put his arms around her neck and lift himself up, but he could not tell how the accident happened, and this was all he said. It is thought that the horse in chasing flies must have thrown the boy off on one side, leaving his foot in the stirrup, and then tramped him. Had the horse been shod, the boy would doubtless have been much more bruised than he was. The physicians had no hopes of him from the first, and the crisis, owing to the boy's strong constitution, was delayed thirty-six hours. Clarence was born August 12, 1882. He was a lad of many excellent qualities, and will be sincerely mourned by all his acquaintance. To his family, only Divine help and consolation can be of service in their time of mourning. Surely, Life must be the great fact of the universe. If so, it necessarily must be that what we call death is transition from one state of existence to another. Let us believe that our loved ones, who have disappeared from our mortal sigh here, are in that world where there is no sickness, pain, sin or death. ...
Columbus Journal, July 21, 1897
DIED
BRESSLER--Rufus Ressler of Belgrade who was taken to the Columbus hospital for a surgical operation, was operated on in the latter part of last week. The operation seemed to be all right and he was in fair way to recover when he was seized with violent hiccourghs which bursted a blood vessel and caused his death. The remains were shipped home on Saturday morning. But the remains were in such a poor state of preservation that the body was interred in the Main cemetery Saturday evening about 9 o'clock in the presense of a large concourse of friends and relatives. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J.A. Roades at 10 a.m. Sunday. The deceased was born November 23, 1872, and died July 9, 1897.
Columbus Journal, August 4, 1897
DIED
LEE--Lawrence Lee, son of C.H. Lee formerly of Silver Creek, met his death Tuesday of last week while bathing in the river at Norfolk. Two of his younger brothers were with him at the time, and they say he started to swim down stream, but immediately went under. Four hours afterwards the body was recovered, when a careful examination developed the fact that his death was due to heart failure. The remains were taken to Silver Creek for interment. The young man was a graduate of Doane college at Crete, and was about to enter upon the study of law. His mother, when a young lady, was a teacher in our public schools--Miss May Lawerence.
Columbus Journal, August 11, 1897
MARRIAGE LICENSES
--Marriage licenses were issued by Judge Kilian to Kasper Peterson and Ane Jensen; F.J. Herbes and Angelina Werner; Fred Groth and Julia von Oyen; George Glica, Douglas county, and Victoria Mitera.
Columbus Journal, August 25, 1897
DIED
SCHRAM--Last Saturday a very sad accident happened at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Schram, three miles east of the city. While the mother was in the garden a short distance from the house, the second daughter aged five years, tried to start the kitchen fire and in so doing her dress, which was wool, caught fire. Her older sister threw a bucket of water over her, but this did not extinguish the flames, and before the mother could help her, the child was so badly burned that when her dress was removed, the flesh dropped off. Doctors did what they could, but their patient died about three o'clock the same day. Funeral services were held in the Catholic church Sunday and the remains interred in the Catholic cemetery.
The Columbus Telegram, August 26, 1897
DIED
SCHRAM--Sad Death of a Child
The little five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schram met with a sad and painful death last Saturday morning. The Schram residence is in the country about three miles east of the city. Only a 15-year-old daughter and the little victim were in the house at the time, the mother being absent a short distance from the house. The elder daughter was engaged in some household duty in one part of the house, while the unfortunate child, in order to be useful, tried to build the kitchen fire. The child had just recovered from illness and wore a heavy woolen dress. In trying to start the fire this dress took fire, and burned very rapidly. As soon as the elder girl heard screams she ran and threw water on the little one. The mother also heard the cries, and ran towards her child, but fainted before she reached her. When she recovered the little one was so badly burned that when the clothing was removed the flesh fell off also. Physicians were immediately sent for, and did all they could, but couldn't save the child's life, and it died in the afternoon after intense suffering. The funeral took place on Sunday.
Columbus Journal, September 8, 1897
DIED
HOARE--Died, August 28, 1897, Ruby mary, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hoare of Wattsville. The funeral was held at the Monroe church Sunday, Rev. Shuman officiating, and the remains were interred in the Fairview cemetery. The parents, sisters and brothers have the sympathy of all their friends and neighbors.--Monroe Republican.
Columbus Journal, September 15, 1897
DIED
CURRY--Mr. and Mrs. John Curry lost their little daughter, Lillie, one year old, last Thursday, by cholera infantum, after an illness of three hours. The remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery Friday. The afflicted parents have the heart-felt sympathy of all their friends.
Columbus Journal, October 6, 1897
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
FULLER-SMITH--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Judge Bayard Fuller of this city to Miss Grace Smith of St. Joe, Mo., at the home of the bride in that city this, Wednesday, at 8:30 p.m. Miss Smith has many friends here having had a position in Mrs. Walters' millinery store as trimmer a year ago. Mr. Fuller has for several years been an attorney in our city and has been looked upon as a confirmed old bachelor, and so the friends here were very much surprised at the announcement. The couple will be at home in this city after Oct. 1st. Hearty congratulations are extended.STILLMAN-NAYLOR--The marriage of Charles L. Stillman and Miss Maud Naylor is to take place at noon, October 14, at the Presbyterian church, this city, and The Journal, in advance of the happy event, tenders congratulations to the worthy young couple, and with their numerous friends, wishes them a prosperous and happy life journey.
MARRIED
WEAVER-BEARDSLEY--Last Wednesday evening Mr. Valentine Weaver and Miss Effie Beardsley were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents in the northern part of the city, Rev. Rogers officiating. Mr. Weaver has for several years been assistant cashier in the State Bank and is a most faithful worker. Miss Beardsley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Beardsley, and has a host of friends which she has made by her cheerful, sunshiny disposition. Mr. Weaver was born and raised in Columbus and the fair bride a resident for many years and naturally our people are interested in their future happiness. None but near relatives were present at the wedding. The couple moved into their new, neat, little cottage just south of the groom's father's which had been recently built and furnished ready for occupancy. The Journal extends hearty congratulations.DIED
ADEN--At the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Sturgeon near this city, Saturday, Oct. 2, Mr. Habbe Aden, at the age of eighty years, lacking ten days.
Mr. Aden was a native of Germany and emigrated to America in 1869. He settled on a homestead near Rising City, Neb. in 1871. Four sons and two daughters, and twenty-five grandchildren mourn his death, besides a large number of friends and acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Aden celebrated their golden wedding day two years ago, and soon after, Mrs. Aden departed this life. Mr. Aden longed to join her in the land of light and glory, and his lonesomeness the last two years has been very noticeable to his friends. The remains were taken to his former neighborhood near Garrison for burial Monday, Oct. 4. May he rest in peace.SNODGRASS--Thursday evening, September 30, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Sissle, three miles west of this city, Sarah, wife of John Snodgrass, in the 27th year of her age.
Sarah Sissle was born near Canton, Ohio, January 10, 1871, the fifth child of Mr. and Mrs. John Sissle. She was married to John Snodgrass July 21st, 1897, and they went immediately to his farm west of Holdredge to live. With her father-in-law S.H. Snodgrass, she came down here on a visit, arriving Sunday week. Monday and Tuesday she was at her parents' home; Wednesday they were at Mrs. Kinnan's, across the river. Thursday forenoon she was at home again doing light work about the house. In the afternoon, she was in the city, purchasing furniture, and a few minutes after her return home she dropped unconscious upon the bed, and died within fifteen minutes. Dr. Geer was sent for and pronouced her death due to heart trouble.
The husband was telegraphed for, receiving the message at Bertrand, and reaching here Friday noon.
Funeral services were held at the house Sunday morning at 10, Rev. Mickel's theme being the resurrection. The remains were then taken to the Columbus cemetery and lowered to their final resting place in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors, whose sympathies went out to the grief-stricken husband and parents, who had been so suddenly bereft of their loved one.
The Columbus Journal, October 6, 1897
DIED
DIVIS--Saturday, a telegram to the Omaha Bee from Schuyler gave particulars of a fearful tragedy at the home of Frank Davis [sic] in Shell Creek precinct, Colfax county, nine miles northwest of Schuyler. Dr. Sixta was called for by Frank Steinad and found four of the seven children in the family and their mother dead, a fifth child in a dying condition and a sixth very sick. Mr. Davis and his oldest son went to the field to work early in the morning, leaving before the rest of the family breakfasted. When the meal was prepared all sat down and early in the course of the meal Mrs. Davis made some such remark: "Eat a good breakfast and we'll all go together. An older son's mind was affected by the remark to the extent that he did not appease his appetite. A daughter, younger than the son, after drinking about a half cup of coffee, became sick and vomited. The rest of the family continued the morning meal, although the children made very wry faces and said the coffee did not taste good. Strychnine had been put into the coffee which soon showed its effects when those not prostrated spared the alarm, but not soon enough to avoid the fatal effects noted. No cause of the rash act of the unnatural mother is assigned.
The Columbus Journal, October 13, 1897
DIED
DIVIS--Mrs. Frank J. Divis of Shell creek precinct, Colfax county, whose account of poisoning herself and children was given in last week's Journal, it seems, was of a moody turn of mind, and she and her husband had some differences in regard to the children. Parents of the husband, according to the Quill, were a disturbing feature between husband and wife. The husband scolded about them not caring for things properly when he was away and his wife cried about it--cried most of the night and no doubt decided during that time to end her troubles by removing herself and children. The five bodies were buried in one grave.
Columbus Journal, October 20, 1897
MARRIED
STILLMAN-NAYLOR--The wedding of Charles L. Stillman and Miss Maud Naylor last Wednesday at high noon at the Presbyterian church was one of the most fashionable the Columbus people have witnessed in a long time. The church was crowded with guests before the noon hour, many standing to witness the ceremony. Young lady friends of the bride had decorated the church with festoons of evergreen, and the pulpit was a perfect bank of plants, among which were seated the young lady friends of the bride. The room was darkened until the bridal party arrived, when the electric lights were turned on, making a beautiful effect. Junior Post, as page, carrying the wedding ring on a golden tray, led the procession, the three little flower girls, Clara Covert, Celeste Weed and Media Searlee, following. Miss Mayme Mallalieu of Kearney and Carl Hoehen and Miss Lucy Taylor and Albert Stillman came next followed by the bride and groom, who were met at the altar by the pastor, Rev. Hayes, who performed the wedding ceremony, after which the bride and groom led the procession from the church to the home of the bride's parents, where a large crowd of friends were received. Miss Lora Becher played Mendelssohn's wedding march before and after the ceremony. The happy couple took the afternoon train for Chicago, where they will pass several days. Mr. Sillman is one among many young men who make a success in business. Left suddenly when young with all the cares of an established business entirely with him, he has met every responsibility and has shown an enterprise equal to the occasion. Miss Naylor is a Platte county girl and is of a cheerful, kindly disposition, who makes friends and a pleasant home wherever she may be. Friends all wish them a happy and prosperous journey through life.
Columbus Journal, October 27, 1897
MARRIED
GRAVES-HARMON--October 20, in this sity [sic], by H.J. Hudson, at his office, Walter V. Graves of this city, and Miss Reka Harmon of Central City.
The Columbus Journal, November 3, 1897
DIED
BENNING--Sunday morning, Oct. 31, at 9 o'clock, of lung trouble, John Benning, in the 71st year of his age.
Mr. Benning was born in Oldenburg. His children Mrs. Gusta Lobens, Mrs. Frederick Schreiber, Mrs. Carline Stenger and Gus Benning were born in the old country, Lizzie and William, the youngest born here. Mr. Benning came here in 1867, taking up his homestead. He started in a sod house, had a yoke of oxen, went a mile for water--several of the settlers using the same well, which were pretty expensive in that neighborhood in those days. Mr. Benning was a quiet, unobtrusive man, industrious, faithful to all his obligations, kind-hearted and just. He prospered steadily and surely, and his family with him. Though not sick long, he suffered considerably. The funeral was held Tuesday, the remains being laid to rest in the cemetery of the Lutheran church near Shell creek, Rev. Miller officiating. He leaves his widow and the children mentioned, with all his acquaintance to mourn the loss of a loving and devoted husband and father, and a good citizen.
Columbus Journal, November 24, 1897
DIED
GERBER--Mary, wife of John Gerber, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1897, aged 69 years, 5 months and 19 days. She was born May 26, 1828, at Madiswiel, Canton Berne, Switzerland. In 1866 she came to this country, since which she has lived on her farm near Duncan. The funeral services were held in the German Methodist Episcopal church in Duncan, Rev. Fr. Reichardt officiating.
Columbus Journal, December 1, 1897
MARRIED
HARDLE-WITCHEY--At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Witchey, near Duncan, on Thanksgiving day, by Elder H.J. Hudson, Fred C. Hardle and Miss Estella A. Witchey.
The presents on this occasion were numerous, valuable and useful, the donors being: the bride's parents, Miss Lillie Ernst, Mr. and Mrs. Owen, Miss Blanch Lathrop, Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Abner Witchey, Mr. and Mrs. Udell Clark, Peoria, Ill., Louise Schmoker, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Keller, David City, Edwin Stewart and family, North Loup, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Blodgett, Bessie Keller, Gay Ryder and C.E. Keller, David City, Apphie Witchey, Mr. and Mrs. C.K. Davis, Wm. Kuntzelman, Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Ober, Miss Lucy Owen, Miss Valnet Blodgett, Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop.
Columbus Journal, December 8, 1897
DIED
MAHER--At his home near Platte Center, Dec. 4, at 10 o'clock, a.m., of pneumonia, after an illness of ten days, Michael Maher, aged 60 years.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic church, Platte Center, 10 o'clock yesterday (Tuesday), and the remains laid to rest at the Gleason cemetery. A more extended notice next week.GRIFFIN--Wednesday morning, at 4 o'clock, at the Sisters' hospital, Miss Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Griffin, aged 21 years.
Columbus Journal, December 15, 1897
DIED
CLARK--Sunday, December 12, in the eighty-fourth year of her age, Mrs. Mary Ann Clark.
She was born in Eastport, Maine, in 1814. Of late years she had been making her home with her son William, at Saginaw, Michigan. She leaves six children, two sons and four daughters; Mrs. Parsons, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Gibson, Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Marshall, Saginaw, Mich.; Mrs. Lloyd, Rat Portage, Ontario; Wm. Clark, Saginaw, and Frank Clark of this city. The telegram, received here Sunday night, gave no particulars of her last illness. Mrs. Clark will be remembered by many of the older readers of The Journal, having been a resident here for a number of years.MAHER--Michael Maher, whose death on the morning of Dec. 12, was mentioned in last week's Journal, was born in Ireland, in 1831. He settled in this county in 1866. He was successful in his business of farming from the start, and not only accumulated wealth, but grew in the estimation of his acquaintance. He was elected as county commissioner, serving several terms as chairman of the board. He was also elected senator of this district, comprising Colfax and Platte counties. While he was elected as a democrat, men of all parties had confidence in his ability and integrity. He was a man of rare good judgment and solidity of character, and will be remembered by all for his good qualities. He leaves a widow and five children to mourn the departure of a loving husband and father to the Summer Land.
COTTRELL--Matthew S. Cottrell, a pioneer citizen of Dodge county, died last Wednesday evening at his home in North Bend. He had been suffering several years from diabetes. He was born in New York in 1821; moved to Dodge county in '57. In '84 he left his farm (which now includes the town site of North Bend) and moved into town. "When Mrs. Cottrell first settled in the county, between thirty and forty years ago, the Indians were more numerous than the whites, and among the Pawnee tribe, whom he befriended in many ways, he was widely known and highly esteemed. He was a public spirited man and generous to a degree, aiding the poor almost lavishly and spending money freely for the upbuilding of his home town. Mr. Cottrell was one of that class of men too seldom found--noble-minded, generous-hearted, intelligent and independent. His aged wife, who survives him, will have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances in her bereavement.
Columbus Journal, December 22, 1897
DIED
DRUMMOND--At his home in this city, Friday morning, of heart trouble, M.J. Drummond, aged 45 years.
He had been ailing for several months, but the evening before his death he said he felt better than for some time, and thought he would soon be able to go to work. He was an employe of the Union Pacific Ry Co. At about 2 o'clock Friday morning, he got up from a sofa, where he had been lying, to walk across the room, when he fell to the floor, and expired in about three minutes. He leaves a widow and five children. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Rogers officiating, and the body laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.