The Columbus Journal, January 12, 1898
MARRIED
HEMPLEMAN-BERGER--At the residence of the bride's parents in this city, Jan. 1, by Rev. J.D. Pulis, Fred. Hempleman of Fairbury, and Miss Clara B. Berger.
They went to Fairbury, their future home the same day, followed by the good wishes of their many friends.DEVIS-HORAK--Frank Devis, of Shell Creek precinct, and Mrs. Anna Horak of this city, says the Schuyler Sun, were married by Judge Everitt on Monday. Devis was the husband of the woman who poisoned herself and four children in October. The couple are both natives of Bohemia. He is 39 and she is 29 years of age.
DIED
BROWN--Judge John W. Brown, well known to many of our Platte county readers, died at his home in Schuyler at 11 o'clock Sunday morning, aged a few months over 79 years. He settled in Schuyler in 1870, and had been county attorney, county judge, treasurer, etc. His widow and one son, James, survive him.
The Columbus Journal, January 19, 1898
DIED
BAKER--Concerning the suicide of Willard Baker of Albion, mentioned in last week's Journal, the Albion News says: "That the act was done on a momentary impulse and not premeditated was evident when all his acts are considered. His last words to the writer in the post office were in his usual tones, he passed out quietly, went across the street to the bank, sorted the mail and committed the act, yet not more than five minutes elapsed from the time he left the post office till found by Mr. Blatter. Mr. Baker was the junior member of the banking firm of Thompson & Baker and has been engaged in business here since 1881. He has been one of Albion's foremost citizens in advancing public interests and was especially active in school matters and was a member of the Albion school board at the time of his death. He leaves his wife and a little son about four years old and a multitude of friends to lament his untimely and tragical death. The body was taken to the home of his childhood in Cambridge, New York, for burial."EAST--The vicinity of Rising City was shocked Wednesday morning to hear of the death of Mrs. J.H. East. Her death was the result of blood poison caused by paring a corn on one of her toes a few days before. The funeral servcies are being held this afternoon to which many have gone from here. The community loses an estimable lady and her husband and two children lose a most worthy companion and kind mother. The Doctor has the sympathy of all in this great affliction.--David City Banner.
The Columbus Journal, January 26, 1898
DIED
FUCHS--Died, Sunday, Jan. 17th, at his home in this city, Matthew Fuchs, aged 85 years. His death was the result of ailments due to old age. The funeral was held Tuesday, from St. Francis church. Mr. Fuchs was an old and respected citizen of this community and by his death another one of the pioneers of Platte county has joined the silent majority. He was born in Austria in 1812. In 1867 he came to America, locating in Wisconsin, and in 1873 came to this community, where he has remained, doing well his part in the change that has been wrought over the waste of prairie which the early settlers found. He leaves a widow and three children, Ferdinand and Conrad Fuchs and Mrs. Frank Brockhaus, who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.--Humphrey Democrat.ILLIAN--The friends of W.H. Illian of Humphrey will sincerely sympathize with him in the death of his wife, which occurred Sunday night at Humphrey. Her maiden name was Ada Fox, and they had been married but about four months.
The Columbus Journal, February 2, 1898
MARRIED
POTTER-McCONE--January 26th, by Rev. J.D. Pulis, Edwin Potter and Miss Sadie McCone.LOHR-LUDWICK--Word has been received here of the marriage, Jan. 20, at Otay, California, of Rev. Henry Lohr to Miss Hattie Ludwick. Mr. Lohr is brother of Wm. Lohr of this city, and father of Mrs. William Hewitt.
DIED
DISCHNER--John Dischner, who died last Wednesday morning, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 10, 1831; married April 25, '58; moved to America July 9, '58, first settling in Dupage county, Ill., then in Benton county, Ind., Jan. 23, '81 he came to Nebraska. He leaves a widow, five sons and three daughters. The funeral took place Friday, a large concourse of people following the remains to their resting place.
The Columbus Journal, February 9, 1898
DIED
LATHAM--Alfred, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Latham, died last Wednesday of diphtheria and was buried Thursday. Mr. Latham is Judge Sullivan's clerk, having recently moved to the city, their former home being Rochester, N.Y. The parents have the sympathy of all their acquaintance in this sad loss.
The Columbus Journal, February 16, 1898
MARRIED
BYRNES-GIETZEN--A very large crowd was present in the Catholic church Monday morning at 9:30 to witness the wedding ceremony of John Byrnes, the new county sheriff, and Miss Lena Gietzen. Two little pages, Jerome Fitzpatrick and Arthur Bates, led the wedding party up the center aisle of the church, carrying the ring on a satin pillow. The bride followed, leaning on the arm of her father. The bridesmaid, Miss Anna Gietzen coming after, alone. At the altar they were met by the groom and his best man, Mr. Will Browner, who came from the vestry. Father Marcelinus performed the ceremony, Sister Agnes playing the wedding march. The bride wore a beautiful dress of white silk under chiffon and carried bride roses while Miss Anna Gietzen wore pink silk under white organdy. After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served by the bride's mother, to relatives only. The ladies musical, of which Miss Gietzen is a member, attended the wedding in a body. A great many beautiful presents were sent by their many friends. The happy couple are so well known here that it seems but a repetition to introduce them to our readers. Mr. Byrnes has lived for many years northeast of the city on this father's farm, and has gained by self study a practical education. Miss Gietzen is of quiet disposition but has made a wide circle of friends wherever she is known, and the many friends of both wish them a prosperous and happy life-journey together.
The Columbus Journal, February 23, 1898
BORN
GATES--Born, Tuesday morning, to Mrs. Ira Gates, twins, a son and a daughter. A lady acquaintance suggests the names, George and Martha as appropriate.DIED
KELLOGG--J.E. Kellogg, an old resident of Bellwood, Butler county, and whose form used to be a familiar figure on the streets of Columbus, in the years before the name Bellwood was thought of, died recently of the effects of a paralytic stroke. As the Gazette says: "He was a man who loved and trusted his friends, and was in turn loved by them because he was a very amiable, sincere man; quiet in his ways, and generous. He was one of Butler county's pioneers, and has had strong influence among his neighbors and friends."BRAUN--Humphrey Democrat: Mrs. J.P. Braun, whose illness was spoken of in our last issue, died Monday. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church, and the remains interred beside her husband, who preceded her three years. Mrs. Braun, who was quite elderly, was one of the pioneer settlers of this community, was well known and held in high esteem by all who knew her. She leaves a number of children, all grown to man and womanhood--of them all we know of are Joseph, Hubert and John Braun, and Mrs. Ignitz Zach, who reside in this community. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
The Columbus Journal, March 2, 1898
MARRIED
WILSON-GABREAL--Miss Anna L. Gabreal of Osceola and Mr. Wilson of Silver Creek were married at the home of H.M. Winslow, Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 o'clock, Rev. Hayes officiating. Miss Gabreal has for some time past made her home with Mrs. Winslow, and has proved herself a faithful helper and companion, and will no doubt make as faithful a wife. A bountiful supper was served by Mrs. Winslow.OLSON-OSBURG--P.A. Olson and Miss Mary Osburg were married by Rev. H.A. Shuman, March 2d.
DIED
RUDAT--Charles Rudat, a former business man of this city, and who removed to Norfolk several years ago, died at the home of his parents four miles southwest of this city, Sunday morning at 6 o'clock, aged about 45 years. The remains passed through Columbus yesterday evening to Norfolk where the interment will take place. He leaves a wife and family who reside in Norfolk.
The Columbus Journal, March 9, 1898
DIED
HOY--V.S. Hoy, a former Fremonter, was killed last Wednesday, about eighty miles from Rock Springs, Wyoming. Several men, including Hoy, while endeavoring to capture Pat. Johnson, who killed Farmer Strange a few days ago, encountered the desperadoes, who opened fire on the party, killing Hoy instantly. One of the gang named Bennett was captured and the others are surrounded in the mountains with little prospect of escape. There is little doubt that the murderers will be shot or lynched as soon as captured. So says the Fremont Herald.
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The funeral of Valentine S. Hoy, who was killed in Wyoming by outlaws, was held Wednesday afternoon at Fremont. The ceremonies were under the direction of the Masonic lodge of Fremont. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Buss. The trouble grew out of outrages that the outlaws had committed, one of these being the murder of a 16-year-old boy named Strang, who made his home with the Hoys. The gang were followed, and four outlaws paid their life as a penalty for their crimes, and they were wrapped in their blankets and buried.LOCKNER--The following from the Bellwood Gazette, has facts additional to what The Journal had last week: "Adam Lockner, for the past 30 years a resident of Columbus, died on Monday, aged 79 years of age. He was father to John Lockner formerly of Alexis, but now of Linwood and also father to Mrs. Vincent Bock, now of Alexis. He also has a son and daughter living at Omaha--Augustus Lockner and Mrs. Robert Uhlig. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Catholic church at Columbus. John, on his way home to Linwood after the funeral, passed through Bellwood."
The Columbus Journal, March 16, 1898
DIED
MacMURPHY--John A. MacMurphy, one of Nebraska's oldest journalists, died Wednesday evening last at Omaha of heart failure. He was born in New Jersey and was 60 years old. He began his newspaper work in New York city, at one time being a contributor to Frank Leslie's publications. He came to Nebraska in 1857, locating at Decatur. When the war broke out he returned to New York, and, as a member of the First N.Y. Mounted Rifles, served nearly three years i the eastern armies, returning to Decatur in 1864. Mr. MacMurphy was for quite a while a writer on the Omaha Republican, his articles signed "Tip-Top," attracting considerable attention. In 1872, he bought the Blair Times; after that the Plattsmouth Herald, the Schuyler Sun, the Wahoo Wasp, the South Omaha Hoof and Horn, then the Beatrice Times. When in his prime, Mr. MacMurphy was a lively, racy, witty writer, and was considered an excellent correspondent. His fun wasn't of the mechanical sort, but had at times a rich naturalness that provoked hilarity from the most sedate of his readers. What was mortal of our friend will be laid to rest at Plattsmouth. His wife, who survives him, will have in this city many ladies who will sympathize with her in her deep affliction.
The Columbus Journal, March 23, 1898
MARRIED
VIERGUTZ-BERGER--Miss Fannie Berger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Berger, and Mr. Viergutz were married last Thursday at the home of the bride's parents in this city, Rev. Miessler officiating. The groom is a farmer south of the city, while the bride has a wide circle of friends here who wish the young people much happiness.DIED
PIERCE--Miss Lydia Pierce of St. Edward aged 19 years, died Thursday morning at the Sisters' hospital, and the remains were taken home Friday for burial.BOETTCHER--Died, Wednesday of last week an infant 8 months old of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd. Boettcher. The funeral was held from the German Reformed church on Sunday.
The Columbus Journal, March 30, 1898
MARRIED
SWENSON-CARLSON--Married, Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the residence of Charles S. Hudson, Mr. Peter M. Swenson, who lives two miles north of Richland, and Mrs. Anna Carlson, of this city, Elder H.J. Hudson officiating. A good supper was served by Mrs. Hudson and the newly wedded ocuple drove down to their future home in the evening. Mrs. Carlson is a truly noble woman with all the qualities to make a good home. The Journal, with many friends, extends best wishes to both.DIED
WISE--On Sunday morning, March 27th, at 8 o'clock Mr. John Wise was found dead, sitting in his chair, at his residence north of the city.
He had been ailing for two weeks, but was better, and hopes had been entertained that he might come to his usual strength, but the doctor had said that the real point of danger was heart trouble, and this fact was realized in the manner of his death.
Mr. Wise was born February 6, 1831, at Easton, New Jersey.
He married, March 9, 1856, at Canton, Illinois, Miss Mary L. Sherwood, who survives him, with their children, Samuel A., of Kansas City, Charles H., of Fort Madison, Iowa, John E., of Hobrook, Arizona, Mrs. Elmira Beall of this city, Mrs. Susan Dieffenbach of Spokane, Washington, Alice M. of Chicago, and Emma, at home.
Mr. Wise was a private of Co. F, 103d Illinois, enlisting August 20, 1862, and receiving his final discharge July 9, 1865. He was in the battles of Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope, Kenesaw, Atlanta, Ezra Chapel, Jonesboro, Newbern; also at the Surrender of Johnson and the Grand Review at Washington.
He came to Nebraska in 1872, settling in Sherman township, this county, a few years ago removing to the present residence of the family.
He had held several local offices, and was honored by his fellow-citizens by an election as county commissioner several years ago. He was an ardent republican in politics, cool-headed, deliberate and firm. To those who were not well acquainted with him, he seemed austere, but such was far from being his nature, which was very responsive to real suffering and need. Like all superior people, he had a loathing for shams of any sort or degree, such was the native strength and uprightness of his own nature.
In his outlook upon this world in which we are sojourning, Mr. Wise believed in doing justly, and making the best of our surroundings--duty always first and foremost. Let us believe that where such have their dewlling in the Land of the Leal, there our friend is today.
The friends will meet at the house 9:30, this, Wednesday morning, leave there at 10, the services beginning at the Methodist church at 11 o'clock, Rev. Mickel officiating.LEHMAN--Lester Lehman, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lehman, died Tuesday evening, after a three days' illness, of scarlet fever. About six years ago he suffered a sun-stroke, from which he had never fully recovered, although he had been given the best of medical treatment. He will be remembered as a dutiful, lovable boy, and his parents have the sympathy of all in their affliction. The funeral was held Thursday aftenroon, Rev. Weed conducting the services.
ROWE--Mrs. A.J. Rowe of Oakdale, Nebr., formerly of a resident of Colfax county, later of Oconee, died at her home in Oakdale, Wednesday last. Mrs. Rowe was a woman of rare refinement and all who knew her could not help feeling her gentle influence for their good. For several months she had been suffering with asthma, which caused heart trouble, but not until about two weeks before death had friends thought seriously of her illness. She leaves her husband and three children, Howard, Sadie and Amy, to mourn their loss. The family are known to many of our Platte county readers, who will sympathize with them in their bereavement.
GALLEY--Died, Friday morning, after an illness of about two weeks, with pneumonia, Mary Minerva, wife of George W. Galley, aged seventy-nine years.
She was born in Oswego county, N.Y., where she passed her youth, afterwards living in Illinois, from where she moved to Nebraska in 1868, when she was married to Mr. Galley. She leaves two daughters and one half sister of her own relatives.
Mrs. Galley had many good qualities, which her friends will always remember.
She was a constant friend to those whom she admired and would sacrifice a great deal for them.
During the last war she served for some time as nurse in government hospitals in St. Louis.
The funeral was held from the home in the eastern part of the city Sunday afternoon, Elder Hudson officiating, a great many attending to pay their last respects to the dead.
The Columbus Journal, April 6, 1898
DIED
PHILLIPS--It is with deep sorrow The Journal is called upon to announce the death of Mrs. Louisa Elvira Phillips, wife of County Clerk G.W. Phillips, which occurred at the family residence in this city Tuesday afternoon, April 5, at 2:45.
Miss Louisa Elvira Hudson was the daughter of our esteemed citizen, Henry J. Hudson, and was born at Genoa, Nance county, July 11, 1861, came to Columbus June 8, 1863, and was married to G.W. Phillips June 27, 1883. From this union three children were born, Myrtle, who died March 20, 1889. Milton and Albert survive her.
She leaves father, mother, three brothers, James H., Charles S., Horace H., five sisters, Mrs. J.H. Galley, Mrs. W.H. Winterbotham, Mrs. J.C. Echols, Mrs. R. Jenkinson and Mrs. C.E. Pollock.
Her sickness dates from August 22, 1896, from which time she has not enjoyed good health. Her death was unexpected, she being up and around Monday, but early Tuesday morning she showed great distress in her lungs, and passed away, sinking like a tired child to sleep.
She was an exceptional woman--affectionate in her attachments, gentle, patient in her long sickness, retaining consciousness till a very short time of her departure. All the members of her family were present except James H. Hudson and Mrs. W.H. Winterbotham, taking a loving look at all and bidding good-bye to each as she kissed them. Her husband and two sons were asked for and her dear baby boy 1 year and 7 months old, she lovingly kissed and embraced a few minutes before the end came.
The stricken husband and family will have the heartfelt sympathy of this entire community in their sore bereavement.
At the hour of going to press arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, but will take place some time tomorrow (Thursday.)
The Columbus Journal, April 13, 1898
DIED
WEISENFLUH--We are informed that the wife of Albert Weisenfluh, a prominent farmer living in Loup township died Saturday evening and was buried in the Duncan cemetery Monday. We were unable to get any particulars, except that she had been ailing for some time. Mrs. Weisenfluh's maiden name was Miss Born, and she was well known to many Journal readers, as an intelligent, estimable young woman. It seems that her first difficulty was a swelling on the hand that defied treatment and necessitated the amputation of the hand. Then there was a gathering in the lungs, causing her death after a long term of suffering.LEGGETT--James Leggett, one of the old settlers of the Postville neighborhood, died Monday, April 4, aged nearly 78 years. The funeral was held at the Congregational church on Wednesday. The deceased leaves a wife, three daughters and two sons, who have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. One of his sons is in the Transvaal, Africa, at present.--Monroe Republican.
The Columbus Journal, April 20, 1898
MARRIED
SCHRAM-CUSHING--At St. Bonaventura Catholic church in this city, Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, Rev. Father Marcellenus officiating, Mr. Albert Schram and Miss Mae Cushing.
Only a few intimate friends of the contracting parties were present at the ceremony, after which the happy couple were driven to the residence of the bride's mother, where a short reception was held and they received the congratulations of their many friends.
The groom is a young man who has lived all his life in this city until about two years ago when he went to Seattle, Wash., where his uncle, John Schram, is engaged in business. He also has business interests there, and is connected in the mining industry in Alaska. The bride was also reared in this city and is a young lady of many accomplishments, and has a large circle of friends here who will always wish her well.
Mr. and Mrs. Schram left Tuesday for Seattle, where they will make their future home. The Journal joins their many friends in wishing them all the pleasures that this life affords.HERRING-PLUGGE--Married, April 11, 1898, by Bayard Fuller, justice of the peace, Herman Herring and Ella Plugge. ...
BUSSEMER-KRIVOHLAVEK--... April 13, by T.D. Robison, county judge, Charles Bussemer and Anna Krivohlavek; ...
COLEMAN-HENDERSON--... April 16, George D. Coleman of St. Joseph, Mo., and Susie S. Henderson of Norfolk, Nebr.
DIED
CAFFREY--Bernard Caffrey, aged 65 years, died this Tuesday morning at his home in this city. He had been complaining for some time, and suffered from a complication of diseases. He had lived here for nearly thirty years and was among some of the pioneer employes of the Union Pacific, but had not been in the service the past fifteen years, having met with an accident which incapacitated him for any further duty. He served in the war of the rebellion. He leaves a wife and six children, four of whom reside in this city, a son and daughter living in Sidney, Neb. We were unable to learn what arrangements have been made for the funeral.LUTJENS--Mrs. Chris Lutjens, living about twelve miles north of the city in Shell Creek township, died Saturday afternoon aged about 70 years. Some two years ago she was stricken with paralysis, and since that time her health has been very poorly, she being confined to her bed most of the time. Saturday she suffered a second stroke, which, though light, resulted fatally in a few hours, her system being too weak to withstand it. She leaves, beside the husband, a grown up family, nearly all of whom reside in this county. The funeral was held Tuesday.
NICOLAICEK--Mr. Nicolaicek, an old settler residing about four miles west of Columbus, was found dead by some of his neighbors last Thursday morning in his house where he was living all alone for several years past. He was about 70 years old, and was the father of the resident of Eleventh street, this city, who died about a year ago.
The Columbus Journal, April 27, 1898
BORN
ANDERSON--Born, April 25, at Downer's Grove, Illinois, to Mrs. A. Anderson, wife of the well-known banker of this city, a daughter, their first child. Mr. Anderson was distributing the cigars yesterday among his friends. Mrs. Anderson has been sojourning with her parents at Downer's Grove.MARRIED
HOPPEN-KUNTZELMAN--Married, Sunday evening last, by Judge Fuller, Mr. Ed. Hoppen and Miss Tena Kuntzelman. The Orpheus society gave them a serenade, after which all repaired to the Orpheus hall for a social time. The many friends of the young couple wish them a prosperous life-journey.DIED
DOODY--Mrs. Michael Doody of Platte Center died Saturday, aged 70 years. The remains were buried at the Shell creek cemetery. She was a sister of David, James and Henry Carrig; of Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Deneen and Mrs. Burke, one of the older settlers of the county, and much respected by all who knew her.ANSON--Fred Anson, who resided on one of the Connor places, died Friday last of lung fever. The funeral occurred Sunday, interment in the Creston cemetery. Mr. Anson was about thirty-eight years old and leaves a family.--Leigh World.