The Monroe Republican, January 6, 1899
BIRTHS
LUKE--Born, on Thursday, December 29, to Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Luke, a girl.HORNBOSTEL--Born, December 22, 1898, to Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Hornbostel of Chicago, a son.
The Columbus Journal, January 11, 1899
BIRTHS
DRAPER--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Draper, Dec. 20, a daughter.--Leigh World.DIED
BARNUM--The only child and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Barnum died Thursday morning last and was buried Saturday. She was aged about six months, so we are informed, and had been ailing but three days. The afflicted parents have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends in their sad bereavement.BARNES--Dr. C.G. Barnes, aged eighty-five, died at the home of L.C. Smith in this city on Tuesday evening, January 3, of Bright's disease. The deceased was an old and highly respected citizen who has been a practitioner here ever since the town was first founded. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, conducted by Rev. Martin, on Thursday afternoon. The deceased leaves a wife and three children, two sons and one daughter.--Schuyler Quill.
OSTERGARD--Thomas Ostergard, a prominent citizen of Newman Grove, Madison county, died at San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 30, '98, of cancer of the stomach. He was fifty-four years old, and had been in poor health during the summer. Interment to be made at Fremont. "Although not entirely expected," says the Newman Grove Herald, "the whole community was shocked at the sad intelligence received here on Saturday afternoon and deeply mourns the loss of its best, most respected and public-spirited citizens. Few, indeed, there are who did not call Tom Ostergard Friend."
KARTHAUS--Casper Karthaus died at his home in this city between 1 and 2 o'clock Thursday morning. His death was sudden, as he had been ill and confined to the house only since Thursday night. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure, superinduced by influenza, and Bright's disease, which had weakened his constitution. He had not been in good health for some time past. Mr. Karthaus was but 35 years old and was a popular and enterprising member of Humphrey business circles.--Humphrey Democrat.
The Monroe Republican, January 13, 1899
DIED
BARNUM--The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Barnum died last Thursday. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church in Columbus Saturday.
The Columbus Journal, January 18, 1899
DIED
FOX--Mr. Samuel Fox died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 1899, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A.W. Ladd, in this city. Some seven or eight years ago a creeping paralysis began its slow but sure process of dissolution, and for the past five years he was entirely helpless. He suffered very little physically. Notwithstanding nearly every other function of his body was affected, his mind was perfectly clear and active up to within a week of his demise.
The deceased was born at Leicester, England, April 2, 1829. In 1850 he was married, and the following year came to America locating first at Cleveland, Ohio. After a few years residence there he removed to Dubuque county, Iowa, where he lived until 1880 when he came to Albion.
Mr. Fox was a veteran Free Mason and a past master of that order in which he took a very active interest during his whole life, and by his request was buried by the order.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Stoughton officiated at a short service after which the Masons took charge of the body and laid it to rest in Rose Hill cemetery beside his wife who had preceded him seventeen years.--Albion News.TRUE--E.L. True, a former very well-known merchant of Schuyler, died of pneumonia Tuesday of last week at his home in Saratoga, Wyoming, where he has resided the past two years. He closed out his business in Schuyler in 1894. The Sun, from which we quote, is positive it is not exaggerating it a bit when it says that no man ever lived in Schuyler who could claim more personal friends than E.L. True. He was always jolly and affable without affectation, was a genuine friend to all in need, as loyal a citizen as ever lived, a kind and loving husband and father who took special delight in his home and his children, and a devoted friend, whose death will be sincerely mourned by all here who had the pleasure of his acquaintance for so many years, and knew him as one of nature's true noblemen, a man "with his heart in his hand." The mourning relatives will have the deep sympathy of every acquaintance of the deceased in Colfax county. The body, which will be brought here for burial, is expected today and the funeral will take place tomorrow morning, services to be held at the Presyterian church at 10 o'clock.
The Monroe Republican, January 20, 1899
BIRTHS
GROVES--Born, on Thursday, January 11, to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Groves, a ten pound boy.
The Columbus Journal, January 26, 1899
DIED
BOYD--The infant child, a son eighteen months old, of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Boyd, died Sunday morning of pneumonia. The family have been afflicted with the measles and whooping cough; four children are now confined to bed and two are able to be around the house. One of the children has lost her hearing. The deceased baby had the whooping cough which developed into pneumonia. The funeral was held Monday morning from the house, Rev. Mickel conducting a short service at 10 o'clock, after which the body was interred in the cemetery. The family have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.
[Monroe] Looking Glass, January 26, 1899
DIED
DAVIS--Mrs. Davis died on Monday. She was a sister of Mrs. Fiefield. The family lived north of town.SWISHER--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Swisher died Jan., 24, 1899. The internment was at the Monroe Cemetery. Rev. L.O. Sutherland officiating.
PERRY--Mr. Thos. Perry died this morning. He lived North of town. His son arrived on the morning train from Omaha, but the father had been dead about an hour.
The Monroe Republican, January 27, 1899
DIED
SWISHER--Died, January 24, Ralph Dewey, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Swisher, aged two months. Funeral services were held at the Monroe Congregational church, Rev. L.O. Sutherland officiating. The parents have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.DAVIS--Mrs. Davis, wife of John W. Davis of Monroe township, died Monday afternoon of heart failure. She was sick but a short time and her death was unexpected. A husband and family of small children are left to mourn her loss. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Monroe Congregational church, Rev. Snyder of Genoa conducting the services. The interment was in the cemetery at the church. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in their sad affliction.
The Columbus Journal, February 1, 1899
DIED
ZIEBACH--Henry Ziebach, living on a farm of Fred Stenger's northeast of the city, died Thursday, leaving a wife and several small children to mourn his loss. His last sickness had been developed from a severe spell of grip. He was buried Saturday, Rev. DeGeller conducting services.
The Columbus Journal, February 8, 1899
DIED
BOROWIAK--Wednesday, February 1, of cancer, after an illness of many years, Joseph P. Borowiak.
Mr. Borowiak was born in Poland, and was about 38 years of age when he died. He had been in the grocery business here a number of years, having a large and lucrative trade. He leaves a widow and four children.
the body was taken to Omaha, where interment was made Saturday at 11 o'clock at the Polish Catholic cemetery.
Those from here in attendance were: Mrs. Borowiak and children; Martin Borowiak, Mr. and Mrs. John Krzcke, Joseph Chlopak and Joseph Gutzmer and son. Mr. Borowiak had a host of friends, socially and in business relations, friends who believed in him and trusted him, implicitly. Those who had the pleasure of an inteimate acquaintance with him will cherish his life as one in many respected to be imitated.AHRENS--Catrina Margarita Ahrens, in the 78th year of her age. She was born Nov. 15, 1821, and died last Thursday. She lived with her niece, Mrs. Henry Backenhus. She was an aunt of Mrs. Paul Hoppen, Mrs. L. Schwarz and Mrs. Henry Wilke. The interment took place at Loseke church, on Saturday.
LOSEKE--Thursday night, February 2, John Loseke, aged 79 years.
He lived six miles north of the city, and north of Mathis' bridge. He leaves three daughters and one son. The burial took place Monday at Loseke church cemetery.DISCHNER--Saturday at nearly noon as Thomas Dischner (a young man about 25 years of age), and his mother, Margaret Dischner, were coming south in a one-horse, covered buggy, at the Union Pacific crossing near Schroeder's mill, the fast-mail train from the east struck between horse and buggy, killing the mother almost instantly--dying before the hospital was reached, a few blocks away.
In the collision Thomas got rolled up tightly in their wraps which were in the buggy, was caught on the pilot of the engine, where grasped a hot pipe with his left hand, the only one he had any use of at the time, and was thus carried to the depot, where the train stopped, and he was cared for. His left hand and glove were partly roasted by hanging on to the hot iron.
The young man has been removed to St. Francis hospital where he is being cared for. His most serious injuries are to the spine and hip, but it is thought he will recover.
The funeral of Mrs. Dischner took place Monday forenoon from the Catholic church, attended by a large number of friends.
The buggy in the accident was a complete wreck; the horse's back was broken, and he was killed outright.
The coroner's jury, while fixing the responsibility for the accident upon the railroad company, does not blame the crew; the view of the crossing was obstructed by a long string of freight cars, so that the approaching train could not be seen.
The Monroe Republican, February 10, 1899
BIRTHS
COLE--Born, on Saturday, February 4, to Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Cole, a son.
The Columbus Journal, February 15, 1899
MARRIED
RIPP-LIEBIG--Mr. H.M. Ripp and Theresa Liebig, at Bonaventura Catholic church, Feb. 7.SCHULTZ-EISENMANN--At the residence of John Eisenmann at Gruetli, February 6, by Rev. Fred Reichardt, John Schultz and Miss Rosa Eisenmann.
The future home of the couple will be 3 1/2 miles northwest of Monroe.DIED
BEUTEL--Saturday night, February 11, at the Hospital, after a surgical operation, Mrs. A. Beutel.
She had been three weeks at the Hospital. The body was sent to Humphrey Sunday.ALMA [sic]--infant daughter of Thomas W. and Maud C. Shaffer, died Thursday evening Feb. 9, at 9 o'clock, and was buried from her granfather's, [sic] A.E. Campbell, Sunday at half past ten. The occasion was rendered doubly sad, it being the second anniversary of the burial of their little daughter, Opal, and both being within a few days of the same age. Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer have the sympathy of their numerous friends in their great affliction.
SCOTT--Thursday, February 9, Mrs. George Scott, aged 28 years.
She gave birth to a child about three weeks ago. The funeral took place Saturday from the residence, south of the river, a large number of neighbors and friends being present. The stricken family have the sincere sympathy of all their acquaintance, in an affliction which only the All-loving Father of Spirits can assuage.DAVIS--February 4, at his home at Postville, of pneumonia, David Davis, aged 66 years.
The deceased was a good man in the truest and noblest sense of that word. Sober, honest and industrious, he won and held the respect of all who cherished his acquaintance. Mr. Davis was born in Glamorganshire, Wales, whence he emigrated to America in 1873 to his present home near Postville. The funeral was one of the largest ever held from Zion's Welsh church. The remains were interred in Zion's Welsh cemetery.--Signal.O'DONNELL--Sunday night, February 12, at 11 o'clock, Frank O'Donnell, aged 30 years.
Mr. O'Donnell had been sick nearly a month with the grip, and one day last week while playing with his boy, the little feloow happened to strike him near the eye, making a scratch, which resulted in blood-poisoning and death. Mr. O'Donnell has many friends here, coming from Wisconsin to Columbus about twelve years ago with his parents. For several years he worked on the Uion Pacific railroad from Columbus to Sioux City. About five years ago he married Miss Sarah McCarty of Sioux City. He leaves his wife and young son Joe, to mourn their loss. The body was taken this Tuesday afternoon to St. Edward for burial, friends among the railroad men here acting as pall bearers. Mrs. O'Connell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. McCarty and Miss Mary McCarty and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Patton all of Sioux City, came down, also Mr. and Mrs. James O'Connell of St. Edward, parents of Mr. O'Donnell, and Will O'Donnell of Tilden, Nebraska, and Lee O'Donnell of Lincoln, brothers of the deceased, were all present for the funeral services.SPELLICY--We regret to report that Daniel Spellicy was accidentally killed last Saturday morning in the Omaha packing house at South Omaha by falling down an elevator shaft. Mr. Spellicy was about 27 years of age and well known in this locality. His brother John left for South Omaha Saturday evening and returned with the remains of the unfortunate deceased Sunday night. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Monday morning.--Platte Center Signal.
ANSON--Leonard Anson was born in Cattarangus county, New York, October 15, 1815, and died in Platte county, Nebrsaka, February 6, 1899, aged 83 years, 3 months and 22 days. He was for many years a member of the Methodist church. In the early history of Platte county, Mr. Anson preached the gospel quite frequently. He died in the triumphs of a living faith in Christ. Just before he passed away he sat up in bed and repeated selections from 1 Cor. 15.--Creston Statesman.
The Monroe Republican, February 17, 1899
DIED
SHAFFER--Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Shaffer's infant daughter died Friday morning, after a short illness. The funeral was held at Columbus Sunday, Rev. L.O. Sutherland conducting the services. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends and neighbors in their affliction.
The Columbus Journal, February 22, 1899
MARRIED
GOERING-SCHELP--At the residence of Hon. William Schelp, by Rev. E. Halm, George Goering and Miss Clara Schelp.
The ceremony took place at 1 o'clock, February 14, after which a hundred and forty guests partook of a bounteous dinner. A joyous dance comleted the festivities of the occasion. The presents were numerous, valuable and useful, and the happy couple have the best wishes of all their acquaintance.--Mr. and Mrs. John S. Freeman were present from this city.DIED
NOON--February 17, at 7 a.m., John Noon, in the 87th years of his age.
Mr. Noon suffered a paralytic stroke some two and a half years ago, since which time he has kept in bed.
After services at the Catholic church Saturday morning, the burial took place at what is known as the Father Ryan Catholic cemetery northwest of the city. He leaves his daughter, Mrs. Annie Welch, and his adopted son, Thomas, to mourn his departure.ASCHE--Last Wednesday, about 2:30, while being waited upon at Friedhof's store, Mrs. Louis Asche fell backwards, and expired in a few moments. In the mist of a sentence while she was speaking, she fell. Her home was about twelve miles northeast of the city, near the Colfax county line. She leaves six children, besides her husband to mourn her loss. The funeral took place Saturday, burial at the Loseke church cemetery.
SCHUPBACH--David Schupbach has received word that his father, Dr. David Schupbach of Oberburg, Switzerland, died January 28, aged nearly 79 years. He suffered a paralytic stroke six years ago, from which he never fully recovered. A local paper says that Doctor Schupbach was very widely known as one of the noblest philanthropists, and a man of absolutely pure life.
GIETZEN--Mr. Gietzen, father of J.B. Gietzen of Columbus and Henry Gietzen of Humphrey, died Wednesday night at the home of his son Henry. He was quite aged and had been ailing for some time. The funeral will probably be held tomorrow (Friday).--Humphrey Democrat.
HUGHES--An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George Hughes, died Friday night. We learned no further particulars than that the funeral took place here Sunday.
The Columbus Journal, March 1, 1899
DIED
HELB--In this city, February 23, after an illness of several months of cancer of the stomach, August Helb, aged about 55 years.
The funeral took place Saturday, Rev. Miller conducting the services at the house. Mr. Helb had been a resident of the county many years, and was well regarded by all who knew him. A quiet man, he attended strictly to his own business, to which he was attentive and faithful always, while able. He leaves a widow.
The Monroe Republican, March 3, 1899
DIED
WRIGHT--Miss May Sutton received a letter from a cousin at Crawford, Neb., announcing the death of Elder A.J. Wright on February 16. Mr. Wright has two daughters living in Lost Creek township, Mrs. Henry Clayburn and Mrs. Edwin Hoare. He was well known by all the old settlers in Platte county.
The Columbus Journal, March 8, 1899
DIED
POST--Friday, March 3, at 9 o'clock a.m., of typhoid pneumonia, Alberta, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Post, in the twentieth year of her age.
Three weeks ago this evening (Tuesday) Alberta, with her most intimate girl friends, entertained about fifteen of their gentlemen friends to a Valentine party at her home. She had evidently not been strong for some time previous and on Wednesday morning was taken with grip which in a few days developed into typhoid pneumonia. All that could be done by medical skill and attentive nursing was done for Alberta, but her physical strength could not endure the strain, and she passed beyond to her final resting place on Friday morning last.
During her illness, she seemed to know she could never recover and requested many things in regard to the services, asking that the Cecilian club, of which she was a member, should arrange the music.
Among her friends and acquaintances Alberta was a general favorite, always most thoughtful of those around her, and with her quiet dignity she won the affections of all her friends.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. R.E.L. Hayes reading the 30th chapter of Job, using the 23d verse as a basis for his remarks. Miss Ethel Galley, Miss Eulalia Rickly, Dr. Geer and Mr. C.G. Hickok with Miss Elsie Morse sang "Nearer, My God, to Thee," and "Abide in Me," Miss Ethel Galley singing a solo "Lead, Kindly Light," all the songs being selections of Miss Alberta.
The floral offerings were most beautiful, hundreds of dozens of cut roses being sent by friends, mostly pink, her favorite color.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. Bey Martyn of Humphrey, H.A. Clark of Omaha, Carl Johnson, Ed. Fitzpatrick, Bert Stillman and Will Lehman. The remains were laid to rest in a bed of flowers, placed by her friends.
The family have heartfelt sympathy from all their friends in their irreparable loss.
[The following was a separate article]
Those from away who came to attend the funeral of Miss Alberta Post were: Mr. and Mrs. George Post and daughter, Miss Harriet, of York, Nebraska; Mrs. Ora Sang, Chicago, H.A. Clark, Omaha, Bey Martyn, Humphrey, Miss Fanny Merril, Omaha, and Miss Lora Becher came up from Omaha, returning Monday. Dr. Layton of Leon, Iowa, was here several days during her worst sickness.BRITELL--In last week's Journal was recorded the death of Ruth, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.H. Britell, on Tuesday morning, February 28. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, this city, by Rev. Mickel, assisted by Revs. Snyder of Genoa and King of Grand Island, the funeral taking place at St. Edward, the body being buried beside that of a sister dying several years ago. The sorrowing parents, Rev. and Mrs. D.T. Olcott, Oley Britell and Rev. Mickel went from here to St. Edward.
HALLIGAN--Last Tuesday evening at John Halligan's farm, his hired man was throwing manure out of the barn door, when a little 5-year-old son of Mr. Halligan running around at play, ran past the door just in time to be struck by the fork as it was vigorously handled in throwing the manure. The tines of the fork entered the little boy's head and he only lived a few hours. This is a most distressing case and the distracted parents have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral was held yesterday.--Albion News.
The Monroe Republican, March 10, 1899
BIRTHS
KROENSKE--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Kroenske, a daughter. [Oconee.]MARRIED
HYATT--BARR--Willet Hyatt and Miss Abbie Barr of Lincoln were married at the residence of the groom's parents, Wednesday, March 1, Rev. Snyder of Genoa officiating.
The Monroe Republican, March 17, 1899
BIRTHS
BLORE--Born, on Thursday, March 9, to Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Blore, a daughter. [Oconee.]
The Columbus Journal, March 22, 1899
DIED
CONNELLY--Mrs. Wm. Connelly, an old resident of Lindsay died Tuesday, of ailments incident to her declining years. The funeral was held Thursday and the remains interred in St. John's cemetery beside her husband, who preceded her last June. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Thus another old citizen has passed away. One by one the pioneers are joining the silent majority. It will be but a few short years until all those who took part in the early development of this territory will have gone from among us. It is too bad that they cannot remain longer to enjoy the fruits of their labors.--Humphrey Democrat.CARRIG--Last week's Journal contained a mention of the death of David Carrig, senior, on Saturday, March 11. He died at the residence of his son David. He was born in County Limerick, Ireland, in 1820. He came to Platte county in 1859, settling on good land in the rich Shell creek valley, where during all these forty years he has been an industrious farmer and stock raiser. The older settlers will remember the three Carrig brothers, Henry, David and James, the latter now surviving, with their sister, Mrs. Ed. Hays of Genoa. Mr. Carrig leaves his son David. His first wife died some thirty years ago, his second wife about two years ago. The body was laid to rest at the Gleason cemetery, near his old home.
RAGATZ--The only child, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ragatz died Saturday morning at 10:30 of catarrahl fever, aged three months and one day. The funeral was held Monday at 10 o'clock from the Catholic church. The parents have the sympathy of their friends in their great loss.
MONTGOMERY--Miss Alice Montgomery died the first of the week at her home northeast of town from the effects of eating pork containing trichinae. It is said she suffered untold agonies. She was 13 years old. The funeral and interment occurred Wednesday. Her sister, Miss Nellie, 20 years old, is also suffering from the same disease and it is said she cannot recover. The young ladies are sisters of Mrs. R.G. McIntyre, who with three of her children and another sister was also affected by eating of the meat, but is now recovered.--Elgin Review.
The Monroe Republican, March 24, 1899
BIRTHS
ZIEGLER--Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Ziegler are rejoicing over the arrival of a ten pound boy at their home Tuesday, March 21.
The Monroe Republican, March 31, 1899
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
DACK-JENCKS--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Maybel Jencks and Edward R. Dack, on Wednesday, April 5.
The Columbus Journal, April 5, 1899
DIED
COX--Mrs. Cox, mother of John T. Cox and Miss Mary Cox, died Friday morning, at her home here after many years of suffering from rheumatism. After a short service at the Catholic church Monday morning, the body was taken over the B.& M. to Nebraska City for burial, where her husband lies, who died a few years ago. Mrs. Cox leaves two sons, Joseph of Lincoln and J.T., of this city, and a daughter Mary, who has been a most faithful nurse for her mother all these years during her severe sickness.
The Monroe Republican, April 7, 1899
MARRIED
DACK-JENCKS--Married, Wednesday evening, April 5th, 8 p.m., at the residence of the bride's parents Mr. Edward R. Dack and Miss Maybel S. Jencks. Only the relatives and a few intimate friends witnessed the solemn ceremony which was performed according to the rules of the Episcopalian Church, Rev. C.A. Weed of Columbus officiating.
After the ceremony the bride, groom and guests partook of a bountiful and elegantly prepared repast which was enjoyed by all present.
The groom is one of our most progressive young men and the bride one of our most popular young ladies.
The couple took up their abode in their new home at Monroe where they have commenced housekeeping.
The Republican joins with their many friends in extending congratulation, and best wishes, for a long and happy life.
Following are the presents: Set silver knives and forks, berry spoon and cold meat fork, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Snow, Springfield, S.D.; set silver desert spoons, R. Groot, Springfield, S.D.; silver salad fork, F.E. Dack, Galva, Ill., sofa pillow and embroidered doiley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Allen, Whitewater, Wis.; silver berry spoon, Mrs. M. Bentley, Baraboo, Wis.; silver bread tray, Mrs. A.F. Snow, Calmar, Ia.; silver berry spoon, Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Yager, Calmar, Ia.; linen table cloth, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jencks, Lodi, Wos.; framed picture, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mead and family; sideboard scarf, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Snow, Bascobel, Wis.; silver cake basket, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Webster; mantle clock, Wm. Webster; bedroom suit, Mr. and Mrs. John Dack; toilet set, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Terry; mantle clock, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Hollingshead; silver cake basket, Mrs. Sarah Wiley; silver and glass pickle castor, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Harris; silver and glass berry dish, Mr. and Mrs. Rob't Stillinger; silver tea spoons, Fred Harris; dinner set, Mr. and Mrs. James Baker and Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Smith, jr.; bed spread, Ben and Blanch Baker; five dollars, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dack; smyrna rug, Dr. and Mrs. Hansen; mirror in gold frame, Chas. Dack; hand painted bread plate and desert set, Mr. and Mrs. James Irwin; desert set, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Williams; sugar and cream set, O.M. Williams; linen table cloth, J.R. Smith and daughter; book, Mr. and Mrs. Hulst; linen table cloth, Garrett Hulst; linen napkins, W.S. Pritchett; silver sugar shell and butter knife, Rob't Welch and Dr. Frank; silver cake basket, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kelley; silver sugar shell and butter knife, F.E. Weeks; bed spread, May Sutton; silver sugar shell, May Ziegler; silver tea spoons, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Hollingshead; silver knives and forks, Chas. Terry; towels, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Gillan; granite coffee pot and tinware, Josie Woodward; towels, Nellie Jencks; "Our Wedding Bells," souvenir, Edna Jencks.JERNBERG-HASLET--John Jernberg and Miss Haslet were married last Wednesday, March 29. Best wishes for their future happiness.
ANDERSON-STRATTON--A. Anderson, president of the First National Bank of Columbus, and Miss Sophia P. Stratton were married at the bride's home in Fort Collins, Col., Wednesday, April 5.
The Columbus Journal, April 12, 1899
DIED
HAGEMAN, MINDRUP, HEITMAN--Grand Prairie township has been sorely afflicted by diphtheria the past few weeks. Several families have the disease, a few persons are dangerously ill with it, and three have succumbed to it, Ella, the 7 year-old daughter of J. Hageman, died Friday morning; the infant child of Fred Mindrup the afternoon of the same day; and Emma, the 11 year-old child of C. Heitman, died Sunday. The funeral services of the two former were held at the Shell Creek German Baptist church Sunday afternoon; that of Miss Heitman was held Tuesday morning at the same place.--Platte Center Signal.VICKERS--The reciept of the sad news Sunday that First Sergeant Arthur H. Vickers had died at Manila from the result of a wound received in battle during the capture of the city of Maloes, in the Philippine islands, cast a gloom over the entire city, for Art was one of the brightest and best known members of Co. F and was among the first to respond to the call of his country and to give up his brilliant young life battling in defence of the flag he so loved. Upon the receipt of the sad news in Madison the various flags throughout the city were hung at half mast and the engine house and Star office were draped in mourning in memory of a departed brother and fellow workman.--Madison Chronicle.
The Monroe Republican, April 14, 1899
DIED
DUNN--Wm. Dunn, formerly of O'Kay district but who during the past few years resided at Genoa, passed away suddenly at his home last Wednesday. His remains were brought to the Monroe Congregational church on Thursday, where Rev. Hauptmann preached the funeral sermon. The deceased was 86 years old and well known hereabout.
The Columbus Journal, April 19, 1899
DIED
WOEMPENER--Hazel, six year old daughter of J.C. Woempener of Lincoln, died suddenly Sunday morning of cerebro-spinal meningitis, or what is called spotted fever. She was apparently in the best of health Saturday and was down at her father's tore playing about with her companions. She was suddenly taken ill at night and at 1:40 o'clock Sunday morning she died. So says the Lincoln Journal.
The Monroe Republican, April 21, 1899
DIED
STUDLEY--Gladys, the three year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Studley, died Wednesday, April 19th, after an illness of two weeks duration. The funeral was held in Columbus Friday. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of affliction.
The Monroe Republican, April 28, 1899
BIRTHS
KUMMER--Born, on Monday, April 24, to Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Kummer of Loup township, twin daughters.DIED
STUDLEY--On Wednesday, the 19th inst., little Gladys Studley passed away at the home of her parents. Her illness, pronounced by Drs. Humphreys and Frank to be pneumonia, was of short duration. It was heartbreaking to see the grief of the stricken parents. Rev. Wm. Hauptmann of Wattsville preached the sermon, finding his text in Song of Solomn 6:2, "My beloved is gone down into his garden to gather lilies."
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The Monroe Republican, May 12, 1899
DIED
LAMB--Died, May 7, 1899, Mrs. Anna Lamb, aged 44 years. The deceased has been a resident of Burrows township for about thirty years, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and nine children to mourn her loss.
The Columbus Journal, May 17, 1899
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
HAYES-WILLIAMS--Invitations are out for the marriage Wednesday evening May 17, at the Presbyterian church, at 8 o'clock, of Rev. Robert E. Lee Hayes, the pastor of the church, and Miss Jessie May Williams, niece of Mrs. Dr. Naumann, who has made her home with her aunt here for several years. A reception will be held at the home of Dr. Naumann, after the ceremony, for the members of the church. We believe this is the first wedding in the city where the preacher was the bridegroom.MARRIED
HAGEL-KINSLEY--At 1 o'clock today, Tuesday, George J. Hagel and Miss Lucy Kinsley are to be united in wedlock by Judge Robison. After the ceremony, they expect to take the train east for a short wedding trip. Their many friends will wish them well.RYAN-CASSIN--Wednesday morning last in St. Bonaventura church, by Rev. Father Marcellinus, Michael Ryan and Miss Lizzie Cassin. The happy young couple have the good wishes of The Journal for their prosperity.
DIED
GARDNER--Shelton, Nebraska, is having several cases of cerebro-spinal meningitis--two in one family lately--Mrs. George L. Gardner and daughter Clara, the death of the former being kept from the latter, until such time as it is thought she can bear it.COMPTON--The Tacoma Evening News of Monday, May 8, contains the announcement of the death, on the 7th inst., of Mrs. Josephine M. Compton, at the family residence, 617 South J. street. Funeral on the 8th, at 2 p.m., from the residence. Mrs. Compton will be remembered by many Columbus people, as she lived here a number of years, and always maintained her high standing in the community.
The Monroe Republican, May 19, 1899
MARRIED
CAVE-CUMMINS--Married, May 17, Miss Nina Cummins and R.M. Cave, County Judge Robison officiating. The young couple are well known here and The Republican joins with their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage through life.
The Columbus Journal, May 24, 1899
MARRIED
HAYES-WILLIAMS--The wedding of Rev. Robert E.L. Hayes and Miss Jessie May Williams, mention of which we made last week, took place in the Presbyterian church last Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, an audience of several hundred people witnessing the ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated with festoons of freen, the pulpit was filled with potted plants, among them some very large ferns and palms. A large bell of lilacs hung over the bride and groom as they were taking the vows. Prof. R.M. Campbell and Prof. W.E. Weaver, two of Rev. Hayes' most intimate friends, were ushers, and led the marriage party to the altar, followed by Rev. Dr. Phelps of the Omaha Presbyterian seminary, and then the bridal couple. As the party were marching up the aisle, the choir composed of C.J. Garlow, Mrs. Garlow, Miss Rickly, Mrs. McAllister and G.O. Burns with Mrs. Voss as accompanist, sang the Bridal chorus from Lohengrin, then Dr. Phelps in most impressive words performed the ceremony. As the couple were marching out, Prof. Garlichs played Mendelssohn's wedding march in a brilliant, joyful strain. After the ceremony a reception was held for the members of the church at Dr. Nauman's, where Miss Williams has made her home for several years. Many valuable presents were given the couple, enough almost to completely furnish a home. Rev. Hayes and his wife are both well known to our readers, Rev. Hayes as one of the most powerful preachers we have ever had in the city, and Miss Williams as a most excellent young lady who will honor the position of a minister's helpmate.DIED
FLEHARTY--We find the following paragraph in the Lincoln Journal, under date of May 20 at Osceola: "The friends of Hon. Stephen F. Fleharty were distressed to learn through the daily papers of his death which occurred at Waynesville, N.C., on the 10th day of May. Mrs. Fleharty was one of the earlier settlers in this county, and was the editor of a republican papter, The Homesteader, now the Record. He had been a member of the Illinois legislature, and was a soldier of the civil war and a member of J.F. Reynolds post G.A.R., No. 26 of Osceola. He was private secretary to Governor Nance. He had been living in the south for several years." The deceased was a brother of Rev. J.Q.A. Fleharty, who was formerly located here as a pastor of the Methodist church.LATHROP--Saturday night last, Sarah, wife of H.S. Lathrop, died suddenly at their home two miles east of Duncan.
She ate, as usual, at supper-time, seemed in her usual health, retired at about half-past 8, and at about 9:30 wakened her husband telling him she was suffering pain in the region of the heart. He gave her medicine and in a little while she said she felt better, but at 11 o'clock she was dead.
The deceased had been twice married, was in her 70th year, and leaves her husband, and two children, Edward Love of Illinois, and Blanche Lathrop, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral, the services being held at the Episcopal church in this city conducted by Rev. Weed. A large number of neighbors and friends were here to attend the services.
Burial was made in the Columbus cemetery Monday afternoon.
The Columbus Telegram, May 25, 1899
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LATHROP--Mrs. H.S. Lathrop died very suddenly at the family residence in Butler township, about five miles west of Columbus, Saturday evening. The family retired at the usual time, all appearing to be in their general good health. At about 9 o'clock Mrs. Lathrop awakened her husband and complained of severe pains in the left side. She rapidly grew worse, and in thirty minutes was dead.
Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop were old settlers in Butler township, and had only recently sold out their farm and were intending soon to move to Missouri. She was past sixty years of age and leaves beside the husband, two children, both grown to man and womanhood. Her sudden demise has cast a gloom over that neighborhood where they had so long been known and well respected.
The funeral services were held at the Episcopal church in this city Monday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends of the family. The heartfelt sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family in their dark hour of sorrow.JOY--Charles E. Joy died at his residence on East Eleventh street Tuesday evening, Mar 23, at 10 o'clock, in his thirty-eighth year.
Mr. Joy was born at Winfield, Henry county, Iowa, August 23, 1861. He learned the art of telegraph in his youth and was rated as A No. 1 among his fellow workmen. He had been with the Union Pacific railroad the past fifteen years most of which time he had been representing them as agent and came here in that capacity last fall.
The funeral was held this afternoon at the house, Rev. Ray, of Fullerton, assisted by Rev. R.E.L. Hayes of this city officiating, the Presbyterian choir also attending. The deceased was a member of the Modern Woodmen and belonged to the Knights of Pythias, and the services at the grave were conducted by these orders. The remains were interred in Columbus cemetery and the funeral was largely attended. The sincere sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family.
The Columbus Journal, May 31, 1899
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DODDS-PHILLIPPS--Wednesday evening, at 6, at the Presbyterian church, Genoa, by Rev. Pierce, Mr. J.J. Doods and Miss Rowena F. Phillipps, both of this county.
The Journal, with the hundreds of the happy young couple's acquaintances, wishes them earth's choicest blessings in their wedded life.MOCHENROSS-RODEHORST--Thursday, May 25, 2 o'clock, p.m., at the German Lutheran church, this city, by Rev. H. Miessler, Joseph Mochenross to Miss Louise Rodehorst, youngest child and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rodehorst.
The beautiful customs in vogue in parts of the old country were followed in this case. The one who invites the wedding guests (usually a brother of the bride or some relative) starts out with a single piece of ribbon by way of adornment, and at each place where he stops, gives invitation to the wedding, and before he departs, a piece of ribbon is found and securely fastened to some part of his clothing or to his horse's foretop, main or tail, and by the time he reaches home the appearance of horse and rider is very gay, and picturesque.
When the wedding party came to the church for the ceremony, the bride's carriage was very finely and gaily decorated emblematic of the brightness and cheer of the occasion.
There were some two hundred guests, and after the ceremony at the church the drive was made to the bride's home in the country where they enjoyed the wedding festivities.
The Journal wishes the happy couple long life and prosperity.DIED
CORDWELL--Mrs. Sophia Cordwell of Lincoln, a sister of James Bell and of Mrs. Calmer McCune, both residents here in former years, died last week, the remains being taken by Mr. Bell to New York City for interment beside those of her husband in Greenwood cemetery.--David City Banner.PARKS--Sunday evening last at five minutes to 8 o'clock, Norman Hamilton Parks departed this life at his residence on Thirteenth street, this city. The call was sudden, his final illness being only five minutes. He had been ailing for several years, but retired from business only last year. He had said he could not hope to get well or even to improve in health--his ailment being heart trouble. He had been out in the afternoon with his daughter, who had driven south of the river, returned home, ate his supper, seemed as well as usual, but in so short a time the spirit passed from its body of flesh. We understand that funeral services will be held tomorrow, Tuesday morning, at 10, at the residence, Dr. Pulis of the Baptist church preaching the sermon, and the remains taken to Ord for interment.
Mr. Parks was born July 24, 1841, at Syracuse, New York. When small he went to Cornwall, Canada, where he began to learn the printing business at the age of thirteen. While there his mother died, leaving him an orphan to care for himself. He continued to follow his chosen business until the civil war broke out. At that time he was in the south and joined the Confederate army, losing a finger at the battle of Shiloh. He come [sic] north in 1879, was married at Chicago on June 30 of that year. He was a compositor on the Times, and had many reminiscenses of Wilbur F. Story.
He came west, living at Deadwood four years and a half, then to Nebraska in 1884, starting the North Loup Herald at North Loup Valley county; in a short time after to Scotia, establishing the Scotia Herald.
He was elected county judge three terms, moving to the county seat, where, in 1890, he established the Greeley Herald, which he conducted until coming here when he purchased the Telegram and was its publisher from April 12, 1894, to August 25, 1898.
He leaves his wife, his daughter Carrie D., and son Norman H., two sisters and a brother to mourn his departure.
Mr. Parks was a man thoroughly informed in his chosen profession, and was a good judge of human nature. He gained the love of the fraternity here who had business relations with him, and his memory not only as an able man, but also as a man more than usually affectionate and thoughtful of those in want or distress, will long be cherished by all of us.McKINNIE--On Sunday morning last, J.A. Turner received a telegram from St. Louis, Mo., informing him of the death, Saturday afternoon of Thomas W. McKinnie. It is arranged that the funeral will be from the residence, corner of Olive and Fifteenth streets Thursday. At this writing, no further particulars are known, except that our nephews will start on their sad mission tomorrow, Tuesday, arriving here by the B.& M. Wednesday evening. Obituary next week. The three sons, Carl, Allen and Burt, who now, like ourselves, have both mother and father in the Summer Land, have the sincere sympathy of all their friends in their bereavement.
The Columbus Journal, June 7, 1899
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
POUND-GERRARD--Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Grace Gerrard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Gerrard, to Mr. Roscoe Pound of Lincoln, at the home of the bride's parents in this city, Saturday, June 17th, at five o'clock p.m. Mr. Pound is the son of Judge Pound of Lincoln and like his father is an attorney. Miss Gerrard is an accomplished young lady who will make a good home wherever she may be. The couple will take the evening train for a trip to Colorado.DIED
HAGGESTEIN--Lester Haggenstein, the 51-year-old [sic?] son of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Haggenstein of Madison, was accidentally drowned Sunday week in Union creek. The boy had gone in beyond his depth, was seized with cramps, and sunk to rise no more in life.--Madison Chronicle.
The Columbus Journal, June 14, 1899
DIED
ALBERT--Mrs. Albert, wife of Judge I.L. Albert, died at her home Wednesday morning of last week at 6 o'clock. Tuesday afternoon she gave birth to a fourteen-pound daughter and passed to the spirit land herself the following morning, leaving a bright daughter, three older sons, Daniel, Robert, Frederick, and a devoted husband to mourn an irreparable loss. Mrs. Albert was a remarkable woman for her many virtues. Although her home was never neglected, she was prominent in church work and society circles and was loved by every one knew her. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Methodist church, where she was a member, Rev. Mickel assisted by Rev. Olcott conducting the services. The pall-bearers were among the attorneys: Judge Sullivan, J.G. Reeder, W.A. McAllister, Wm. O'Brien, C.J. Garlow and J.D. Stires. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mrs. Albert's maiden name was Mary Meldrum, born at Ontario, Canada, in 1862; married in Iowa in 1886. The remains were taken to the Columbus cemetery for burial. The entire community, and all who are acquainted with the family, will sincerely sympathize with the afflicted husband and children.
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Among the relatives of the Albert family who came to attend the funeral of Mrs. Albert were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meldrum, parents of Mrs. Albert; Robert Meldrum, Jr. brother, Mrs. R.W. Hobert, a sister, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Meldrum, Messrs. John Meldrum, Wm. Meldrum, all of Dell Rapids, S. Da., Mrs. B. Albert, Cedar Rapids, Ia., Mrs. M.E. Sullivan of Toledo, Ia. and Rev. J.H. Albert, Sedalia, Mo.HOBZA--The death of Miss Anna Hobza from diphtheria created quite a little excitement in town which resulted in the authorities quarantining the family and premises Thursday. An effort will be made to entirely stamp out the disease which has been more or less prevalent around Leigh for over a year. We have been very fortunate in not having an epidemic.--Leigh World.
The Columbus Journal, June 21, 1899
MARRIED
POUND-GERRARD--Miss Grace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leander Gerrard, was married Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, at 5 o'clock, to Mr. Roscoe Pound of Lincoln, Rev. Weed of the Episcopal church performing the ceremony. The ceremony was witnessed by about forty-five guests, almost all relatives of the family. The bride, robed in pearl white satin with cheffon with her father, met the groom and the minister in the front parlor, all marching in to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by Miss Mary Henry. The ceremony was beautiful and impressively rendered, the audience all standing. After the congratulations, the company was invited to the large dining room, where an elegant supper was served. The couple were profusely showered with rice as they waited for the evening train. They will spend about three weeks in the west and after July 17th, will be at home at 1632, L. Street, Lincoln. Miss Gerrard was born in Columbus, and with the exception of attending the State University where she graduated, she has lived here all her life. She has many talents and all the virtues of an excellent woman. Mr. Pound is a son of Judge Pound of Lincoln. He was gained a large practice in law and has every prospect of a brilliant future before him. The many friends of the happy couple wish them a life of prosperity and bliss.DIED
EDER--Joseph, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eder of this city died Sunday and was buried Monday, the funeral services being held at the M.E. church and conducted by Rev. N.A. Martin. It will be remembered that these people lost a daughter the last part of April and the son has been ill ever since. The disease was supposed to be spinal meningitis but developed other complications which caused the little fellow's death. He was 6 years, 11 months and 11 days old. The parents are, indeed, to be sympathized with in their double bereavement.--Schuyler Sun.
The Columbus Journal, June 28, 1899
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WUETHRICH-BROCK--Tuesday, June 27, at the residence of Chris Wuetrich, four miles west of the city, John Wuethrich and Katie, daughter of Major John Brock of this city.
The wedding was largely attended, and the presents numerous. The ceremony took place at 11 o'clock, Rev. Reichardt officiating. After a brief tour, the happy couple will settle down to house-keeping. They have the hearty good wishes of a host of acquaintances.NELSON-NELSON--At the Saffran residence, by Judge Robison, Wednesday last, Anton Nelson and Miss Telka Nelson.
DIED
ABTS--Thursday morning, June 22, at 10:35, after an illness of ten weeks, Mrs. J.P. Abts departed this life.
Elizabeth Gruenback was born August 3, 1837, near Cologne, province of the Rhine, Germany; she was married to J.P. Abts June 29, 1857, and in a few days after the wedding, started for America, settling in Grant county, Wisconsin, when they moved to Cedar county, Nebraska, in 1869. From there they went to Stanton county, residing two years, coming to Platte county in 1877, and have resided here ever since. She was ailing for ten weeks, suffering a great deal. We understand that there was fear on the part of the physicians that she had not the physical strength to endure the surgical operation which seemed absolutely necessary to be made, as a chance for recovery.
She leaves her sorrowing husband and eight children, bereaved of a faithful wife and loving mother, three of her children having preceded her to the Summer Land. The surviving children are: Mrs. Maggie Stoltz, Sioux City; Mrs. Oilia Patsch, H.W. Abts, M. Abts, Chris. Abts, Arnold Abts, Mrs. Frank Stupfel and John Abts, the last mentioned, the youngest, being twenty-one years of age. There are twenty-two grand children.
The funeral servcies were conducted at the Catholic church Monday, Requierm High Mass by Father Marcelius and his assistants, and the body laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery near by in the presence of a large concourse of friends, who sympathized deeply with the bereaved family.
The Columbus Journal, July 5, 1899
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GUTER-LOHR--Married, Sunday, July 2, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. M. Campbell, in the presence of about sixty guests, Jacob Guter, jr., and Miss Clara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Lohr. The Journal extends hearty congratulations.DIED
KENNEDY--A telegram received Monday, July 3, informed us of the death, that morning at 9, of Mrs. Lucinda Kennedy, wife of M.B. Kennedy of the vicinity of Craig, Nebraska, and that the funeral would be July 5 at 10 o'clock. She had been an invalid for many years, and with her painful ailment, rheumatism, had an experience which falls to the lot of comparatively few people. Patient, gentle, loving through all the long years of her affliction, she endeared herself to scores of people who became acquainted with her, demonstrating from the invalid chair that christian fortitude which was the beauty and the glory of her character. To the sorrowing husband, daughter and sons goes the heartfelt sympathy of all the friends here. None but the kindliest of memories cluster around her grave. Earth was certainly better by her having gladdened it for a term with her presence, and we can well believe that for such as she there is "A land of pure delight Where saints immortal reign, Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain."SANGER--The Skagway Alaskan of June 17 gives particulars of a fatal casualty to George Sanger, one of the workmen for the Platte Valley Gold Mining company. While with other workmen walking along the bank of the McKinley river, about their work, a boulder described as "the size of a bucket," becoming detatched from the mountain, came tumbling down a height of 600 feet striking Mr. Sanger on the back of his head, crushing the skull. Being near the water's edge, the blow knocked him into the river. Like the other men, he bore a pack. The body showing no signs of life, made its second appearance after sinking, but the swiftness of the current and the nearness of the rapids, made it an impossibility to recover the body. The unfortunate man was 35 years old, and from Massachusetts. We believe this is the first casualty to Columbus Mining company.
The Columbus Journal, July 12, 1899
DIED
RHODES--The subject of this sketch [Mrs. Sophronia Rhodes] was born in New York state, removed to Michigan, then to Lincoln, Nebraska, where, eight years ago, her husband, Christian Rhodes, departed this life.
Since that time she has made her home with her only living child, Mrs. W.D. Askine.
Last fall she began to be afflicted by sciatic rheumatism and we learn suffered severely since the first of the year, confined to the house since the first of May, death resulting by paralysis, Wednesday morning, July 5. Short services were conducted by Rev. Mickel the same evening at the home in the eastern part of the city. The next morning, the remains were taken to Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Askine accompanying, and after funeral services conducted by Elder Nelson of the Seventh-Day Adventist church, of which Mrs. Rhodes had been a member, the body was laid to rest in Wyuka cemetery. She was 65 years old in May, and her departure will be sincerely mourned by all who were favored with her acquaintance.
The Columbus Journal, July 26, 1899
MARRIED
MYERS-SCHOSTAG--The wedding of Miss Anna Schostag and H.H. Wm. Myers, took place at the home of the bride the 19th. Miss Schostag is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Schostag, who came here about a year ago, where Mr. Schostag went into the cigar business, only relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties being present to witness the union. During her short stay in Columbus, Miss Anna won a number of friends, who wish her much joy and happiness. About 9:30 the Columbus Cornet Band stole quietly up and rendered a few choice selections which were very much appreciated. After a liberal donation by the groom, the boys bade the newly married couple adieu. Mr. and Mrs. M., left Friday for Goehner, where they will at once begin housekeeping. The Journal joins their many friends in extending congratulations and wishing them an abundance of prosperity and happiness.DIED
MAHONEY--Pat Mahoney was drowned Sunday evening while bathing in the Platte at North Bend. A man named McDermott was drowned within ten feet of the place just a year ago. Near the place Sunday morning William Kruger was teaching his three sons how to swim. He had given the frist lesson to the two older boys and had turned to the youngest, who was still on the bank. A moment later a scream from the two called him to their rescue; they had been drawn into the main current and were sinking. When he jumped to their aid the smallest boy followed him, but he succeeded in getting all the boys out.KRUSE--Willie, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kruse, living just west of Tannahill's, frank some fly poison that was within his reach, Sunday about 11 o'clock, and after several hours of terrible suffering, died at 11 o'clock Sunday night. The mother was in the garden at the time the child drank the poison. A doctor was called immediately but the child could not be saved. He was 1 year and 9 months old.
The Columbus Journal, August 2, 1899
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DAVIS--William Davis, a pioneer citizen of this and Colfax county, died Tuesday of last week at Schuyler. He was born in New York state September 7, 1819, when a large part of that state was a comparative wilderness. In 1857 he settled on a piece of land just east of Schuyler. When Colfax was a portion of Platte county he was county commissioner. When the division was made he was appointed as one of the first commissioners of Colfax. His wife died in 1892. His sons Frank, Elmer and George are known to many Journal readers. The Schuyler Sun says he was "a most excellent citizen, a kind husband and loving father, loyal and patriotic, and a man of unblemished character and reputation, respected by all who knew him."
The Columbus Journal, August 30, 1899
DIED
WARNER--Wednesday, August 23, 1899, James Warner, aged 77 years.
Mr. Warner was born in Lincolnshire, England, August 12, 1822. In 1851 he came to the United States, locating at St. Louis for three years. In that city he lost his first wife, and in 1856, married her who is now his widow. They came, the same year, to Genoa, which place they left in 1863 to take a homestead northwest of this city, near Patrick Murray's. Since 1884, they have resided in this city.
Mr. Warner had been in failing health for several years, and was confined to the house several weeks. The funeral services were at the residence Thursday afternoon, closing at 5 o'clock, Elder Hudson of the church of Latte Day Saints preaching the sermon, and a large number of sorrowing friends and neighbors following the body to its last resting place.
His widow, a daughter, Mrs. McNamara, of California, and grandsom, Harry W. Lawrence of this city, are the relatives left to mourn the departure of a friend who was always kind and thoughtful, and who exemplified in his life the sincerity of his religious belief.DWIGHT--Friday, August 25th, 1899, Mrs. H.D. Dwight, after a lingering illness, of consumption.
Services were held Sunday at the Congregational church, Rev. Rogers preaching the sermon. After which the remains were taken to their former residence in Iowa, for burial, accompanied by the bereaved husband, his father, and brother and two sisters of the deceased.
The Columbus Journal, September 6, 1899
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ABBOTT--C.N. Abbott died in Texas, while on his way to a watering place for his health, having been ailing for a number of years. His age was about 54. He was son-in-law of Joseph Gardner, brother-in-law of Scott Gardner of this city, and formerly lived at Gardner station on the Union Pacific. For the last ten years he had been a resident of Crowley, Louisiana.MEHRBERGER--Wednesday last, Frank Mehrberger and two older brothers were fishing in the loup near Oconee, and Frank had gone into a place where he had often been before, but in the meantime it had become a deep hole, and all that the brothers could do did not avail to save Frank from drowning. The body was not found till Thursday afternoon, about a mile and a half from where he disappeared. The remains were brought to this city Friday, funeral services held at the Catholic church and the burial in the cemetery near by.
PUTNEY--Mr. M.B. Putney's wife died the latter part of last week at her home in Oakdale, and was buried Sunday, says the Norfolk news. Mr. Putney is at present working in the interest of the Woodman lodge, and was formerly deputy grand master workman of the A.O.U.W. He has visited Columbus several times. Mrs. Putney was a member of the Degree of Honor.
The Columbus Journal, October 4, 1899
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BEAR--A very sad accident occurred Sunday afternoon here in the B.& M. yards near the ice-house of the company. Mrs. Catharine Bear, an aged German woman, a resident of this city for many years, while going toward her home from church, when passing near a caboose, standing on the track, cars were thrown against the other end of the train, which was being made up, knocking her down and mangling her horribly, severing the lower limbs from the body and causing almost instant death--one gasp of breath was all she was noticed to take before death came to her relief. Her home was on the street north of the court house. Mrs. Louis Stracke of Stuart, Neb., a daughter of deceased, has been notified.
The Columbus Journal, October 18, 1899
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JENNINGS-CHANDLER--At Omaha, August 18, 1899, by County Judge Baxter, A.M. Jennings and Susan J. Chandler.
The Journal must on his [sic] occasion frankly acknowledge its inability to get all the news, all the time; our hearty good wishes go with our friends for happiness and prosperity.MILLER-SCHULZ--Tuesday, October 17, by Justice Bayard Fuller of this city, William M. Miller and Miss Anna Schulz.
DIED
WHITTAKER--Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 a.m., Catharine Whittaker, in the sixty-seventh year of her age.
Deceased was the widow of A.J. Whittaker, who departed this life in 1893. About two years ago she had a stroke of paralysis, folloed, six months later, by another stroke, and from these she never fully recovered. She had not been well for about three years and a half, but had not long been confined to her bed.
Mrs. Whittaker was a member of the Congregational church, and much beloved by all her acquaintance.
Funeral services were held at the residence in the eastern part of the city, Saturday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Hayes of the Presbyterian church, (in the absence of Rev. Rogers of the Congregational), preaching the sermon.
The pall bearers were: J.H. Galley, H.T. Spoerry, W.W. Rice, A.W. Clark, E.O. Rector and R.L. Rossiter.
The Columbus Journal, November 1, 1899
DIED
DAWSON--Tuesday morning, 6:15, at the residence of her son, Boyd Dawson, near this city, Jane, widow of Francis Dawson, aged 80 years.
She had been ailing several weeks, so that her death was not unexpected. She came to Nebraska in December, 1873, and had made her home with her son ever since. Services by Rev. Hays this Wednesday, and the burial will take place at Cascade, Iowa, where her husband was buried twelve years ago. She leaves three daughters and five sons to mourn the departure of a loving mother.
The Columbus Journal, December 20, 1899
BIRTHS
OEHLRICH--December 8, 1899, to Mrs. Hugo Oehlrich, a son.MARRIED
BARNUM-DELOMEL--At Los Angeles, California, Sunday, December 10, 1899, Hon. Guy C. Barnum of Columbus, Nebraska, and Mrs. M.C. Delomel of Los Angeles, California.
The lady, we believe, is not known in this city. Mr. Barnum's many personal friends and acquaintances will wish him happiness and prosperity in his new relations. We are informed that Mr. and Mrs. Barnum will make their home at Carlsbad, California.DIED
EASTON--December 11, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Easton, aged three days.WHITE--Saturday evening, December 16, at 7, after an hour's illness, of heart failure, Louis White, aged fifty-seven years.
Mr. White resided near Cornlea for twenty years, but for the past three years has lived east of this city, near Meayes'.
His wife died about five years ago and he leaves five children, the oldest 18 years, the youngest 9.
The funeral took place Monday, Dr. J.D. Pulis of the Baptist church preaching the sermon at the house.