Columbus Journal, January 3, 1900
BIRTHS
KUKOLA--Born, Monday, January 1, to Mrs. Michael Kukola, a son.MORKERT--Born, Friday of last week, to Mrs. G.W. Morkert, a daughter.
MARRIED
MUSGRAVE-STEEN--At the residence of the bride's parents in South Madison on Christmas afternoon, by Rev. J.E. Fowler, Miss Maud E. Steen was united in marriage to Wm. W. Musgrave of Columbus. The wedding ceremony was supplemented by an eleborate Christmas dinner prepared by Mrs. A.T. Steen, mother of the bride, and heartily discussed by the family and immediate relatives.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Steen, and a well known teacher of this county. The groom is storekeeper for the Union Pacific railroad at Columbus, and a former member of Co. K, First Nebraska, and did valiant service in the Philippines.
The young couple, who were thus happily wedded, left on the evening train for Columbus, where they will make their future home. The Chronicle and hosts of friends will wish Mr. and Mrs. Musgrave all the joys and none of the sorrows of a long and prosperous life.--Madison Chronicle.COOLIDGE-HERLIHY--Albert Lewis Coolidge, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Coolidge, and Miss Nora Herlihy were married Sunday, December 31st, at the home of the bride's parents in Lead, South Dakota. The many friends of Bert extend to him sincere congratulations.
STENGER-STEINER--Married, Monday eveing at 5 o'clock at the residence of M. Brugger on Ninth street, this city, by Rev. Neumarker, Albert Stenger and Miss Lina Steiner, both of this city. The Journal unites with the many friends of the happy couple in extending heartfelt congratulations on this joyous occasion and wishing long life and unclouded happiness to the genial and talented groom and his fair and gracious bride.
DIED
GROSS--At about ten minutes after twelve o'clock midnight, Friday, freight train No. 28 on the Union Pacific ran into the rear end of an extra freight train in the yards in this city west of the freight depot and east of the coal chutes, smashing the engines of No. 28, wrecking caboose, one stock car, an oil tank car and two freight cars of the extra train.
Saturday morning the wreck was viewed by hundreds of people, and it was still a harrowing sight, notwithstanding much had been removed. The new wrecker was brought up from Omaha, capable of lifting immense weights and placing them upon trains in short order, and by 4 o'clock in the afternoon the tracks were cleared.
Twelve horses were killed, four crippled, eighteen saved. O.L. Baker now having these in charge, also the disposal of the dead ones.
The man killed was named C.J. Gross, a general merchant at Pine Bluffs, Wyo. Thos. Brannigan of Polk county says that he has known him the last eight years, and was a good man. He was between 35 and 40 years old, leaves a wife and three children. The wife arrived here Saturday evening, accompanied by her brother, Ed. Dolan, and the remains (which had been in charge of Undertaker Herrick) were taken the same evening to Cheyenne. The face of death looked as though there had been no consciousness of pain--calm and composed. The skull was crushed in at the top, and some bruises on each arm.
Engineer Frank Goodsell of the incoming train is 44 years in the railroad service and these were the first cars picked up for him in that time. He was pinned in the cab but luckily escaped, and Fireman Taylor escaped without scratch.
Quite a number heard the shock of the trains, and Mr. A.W. Armstrong at his residence several blocks away heard the crash and heard the engineer reversing his engine to save his train, but it was then too late, he claiming that he did not see the train standing on the track on account of steam from the round house obstructing his view.
The horses were being shipped to Pennsylvania.
An empty big oil tank was balanced on a large furniture car to the right on a side track. The car of horses was balanced over a caboose and a large furniture car between engine and tank.
We have heard no estimate of losses, but it certainly was a fearful wreck.
Columbus Journal, January 10, 1900
BIRTHS
ANDERSON--Born, to Mrs. A. Anderson, Thursday last, a son.NAVOTNY--Mrs. John Navotny presented her husband with a New Year's present in the shape of a sweet baby girl. Mr. Navotny seems quite happy. [Richland and Vicinity.]
DIED
ASCHLER--Scarlet fever is still epidemic in this city. David Aschler, who died Wednesday last at the home of his sister, Mrs. Thomas Noon, was aged 18 years. The other three children of Mr. and Mrs. Noon afflicted with the same disease, are still improving and now considered out of danger.TSCHUDIN--The youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tschudin of Woodburn, this county, died Sunday afternoon after an hour and a half's illness, at her home. The deceased was eighteen years old.Tthe funeral was held this Tuesday morning in the Gruetli church. We are unable at this hour to learn more particulars. The Tschudin family are old settlers of the county and have the sympathy of friends in this sad bereavement.
Columbus Journal, January 17, 1900
MARRIED
HENRY-HAGER--January 11th, 6:15 a.m., by Rev. Smith of David City, at the home of the bride's parents in Bellwood, Walter B. Henry of Columbus and Miss Jennis Hager of Bellwood.
The happy couple left the same morning for a trip to Omaha. They have the hearty congratulations of a host of ardent friends, and good wishes for long life and abundant prosperity.
They make their home at the Henry ranch, a fine, large tract of land near Bellwood.DIED
TSCHUDIN--The name of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tschudin whose death on Sunday, Jan. 7, was mentioned in last week's Journal, was Rosa, aged about 18 years. She was a dutiful, good daughter, beloved by all.ERNST--Sunday, January 14, of scarlet fever, Charlotte, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ernst. Funeral services were held at the family residence at the foot of the bluffs north of the city, Monday, Elder H. J. Hudson officiating; burial in the Columbus cemetery.
HILL--J.M. Hill of Virginia, Gage county, was in the city Saturday on his way home from attending the funeral of his mother, Mary A. Hill, who died Wednesday last at St. Edward, Boone county, aged 79 years. She suffered a stroke of paralysis the previous Sunday, from which she never recovered. Mrs. Hill was a resident of this city some years ago, and made a number of warm friends during her stay. Her husband died in the army in 1864. Mrs. Hill was grandmother of Lieutenant Lester Sisson, who was killed in the Philippines. She leaves four children, fourteen grand-children and seven great-grandchildren.
ELLIOTT--Departed this life, at his residence in this city, Monday morning, January 15, 1900, after a protracted illness, John Elliott, in the seventy-seventh year of his age.
John Elliott was born October 14, 1823, in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, and during his childhood and younger manhood lived with his parents on a farm. He enlisted in the Mounted Rifle regiment, when yet young, going from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, into active service July 10, 1846. He had many interesting experiences in the three years of service, and was promoted to be second sergeant of his company. A parchment certificate of honorable mention signed by James K. Polk, president, and Wm. L. Marcy, secretary of war, August, 1847, was one of the souvenirs greatly prized by him.
He served under General Taylor at Monterey, and under General Scott on the Vera Cruz line and in the taking of the City of Mexico, fighting in the battles of Contrares, Cherubusco, Molena del Rey and Chapultepec, receiving honors of distinguished services in the first-named engagement.
After returning from the war Mr. Elliott was a merchant at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, until in 1876, when he came to Platte county, settling on his farm on Shell creek. In about 1883, he came to Columbus, where he has ever since resided.
For seven years he was street commissioner, and was bailiff of the District court many years, serving in that capacity at the term before his last sickness, which began December 27, with a stroke of paralysis, since which he had been confined to his bed, suffering other strokes, and finally departed this life Monday morning at 2:40.
He was one of the very first members of the order of Knights of Pythias in the United States, and was an ardent knight at all times.
Mr. Elliott was married November 1, 1849, to Mary Jane Smiley, who survives him, with their five children: Joseph of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Charles Gillon, Neosho, Missouri; Hanson S., of Columbus and Mrs. E.H. Andrews of Leadville, Colorado.
The grandchildren are all now here except Miss Florence Elliott and James E. Gillon.
Services at the residence at 10 o'clock, Wednesday, Jan. 17, at which it is expected Rev. Hayes will officiate, in his absence, Rev. Rogers.
Columbus Journal, January 24, 1900
DIED
ERNST--Sunday, January 21, of membraneous croup, after several days' illness with scarlet fever, Charles Albert, third son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ernst, aged 7 years, 1 month, and 12 days. Services were held at the family residence Monday. Elder H. J. Hudson preaching the sermon, the thought being "A Little Child Shall Lead them." The death of Albert occurred one week after that of his sister. The death of their grandfather, Jacob Ernst, was nine years ago, Monday. The interment took place Monday in the Columbus cemetery. The doubly afflicted parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all their friends in their sad bereavement.LAWRENCE--Lester Lawrence, son of Geo. Lawrence a former resident of this county, died Jan. 14, or consumption, the burial taking place here last Friday. [Richland and Vicinity.]
JELINEK--The David City News gives details regarding the suicide of Frank Jelinek, a Bohemian about 56 years old, living near Bruno. He came home from Prague, Saunders county, somewhat intoxicated, a thing unusual for him. He was morose and moody; took a vial and emptied something from it into a glass with some water and drank it. It must have been poison from the effect it had on him. Notwithstanding he drank nearly a quart of milk, the physician who was summoned said there was no hope of saving his life, and he died Thursday morning. We learn from the Brainard Clipper, the following additional particulars: The poison swallowed was a teaspoonful of strychnine; he died after seven hours of untold suffering; he had several times threatened suicide.
ELLIOTT--The funeral services of the late John Elliott were held last Wednesday morning at the home, Rev. Rogers preaching the sermon. The hymns were sung by Mr. and Mrs. Garlow, Mrs. Whitmoyer and Mr. Hickok. The pall bearers were James Naylor, A.M. Post, M. Whitmoyer, Carl Kramer, W.N. Hensley and W.A. McAllister, an escort from Co. K walking from the house to the cemetery.
MYERS--A special dispatch to the Omaha World-Herald, dated January 20, says: "James Myers died this morning at 10 o'clock, result of a fall down stairs last night. He was one of Humphrey's leading business men in hardware and implements, and a member of the Masonic fraternity and Woodmen of the World."
CHARLTON--Tuesday of last week Henry Charlton, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Charlton of Silver Creek, attempted to cross the railroad track in front of an approaching train and was thrown by the engine about seventy-five feet, the body striking the depot, causing instantaneous death.
Columbus Journal, January 31, 1900
MARRIED
BRITELL-WHEELER--Dr. C. Britell and Miss Lizzie Wheeler, both of St. Edward, were married Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the home of Dr. Britell's son, Prof. I.H. Britell, Rev. Olcott officiating. The couple left Tuesday morning for Lincoln and from there they will take a trip east.WELCH-NELSON--Frank V. Welch of Bellwood and Miss Bertha Nelson of this city were married in David City, Tuesday of last week. Frank is now in the livery business at Bellwood, where the young couple will make their home. Old-time Columbus acquaintances will wish them happiness and prosperity.
DIED
ERNST--Saturday morning, January 27, 1:30 at the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. Jacob Ernst, in this city. Verner Jacob, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ernst, aged 9 years, 4 months and 17 days, having been born September 10, 1890. A relapse from scarlet fever was the cause of the death. This is the third child to pass from these parents into the world of spirits within a few days. The sincerest sympathy of acquaintances and relatives goes out to the afflicted family in abundant measure. Elder H. J. Hudson preached the sermon, speaking both at the residence of Grandmother Ernst, where the services were held, and also at the cemetery, his theme being, "He doeth all things well." Mr. and Mrs. Ernst had six children; there are yet remaining to them the oldest, the second and the youngest.GRAY--Captain Clark Gray died Monday morning of last week at Denver of consumption, with which he had been afflicted for several years. About four years ago he left here for Denver on account of failing health. Here he had been engaged as cashier of the Commercial bank. He was a brother of S.C. Gray of this city.
HALLIGAN--The Albion Argus says that Lillie, the six-year-old daughter of P.H. Halligan died Friday week. "She was taken with scarlet fever, and, as a result of the disease, died of blood poisoning, resulting in general hemorrhage."
MUETING--Mary and Ida Mueting of Humphrey died of scarlet fever. The four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Pringle of Albion is afflicted with scarlet fever, so says the News.
Columbus Journal, February 7, 1900
MARRIED
VON BERGEN-SCHMIDT--Miss Louisa Schmidt and Albert von Bergen were married at Columbus, Tuesday aftenoon, by County Judge Robison. William Schmidt, a brother of the bride, and Miss Anna Kleve stood up with them. The young couple are well and favorably known in this community and are highly esteemed by all.--Humphrey Democrat. Mr. von Bergen is a brother of the von Bergens of this city, and has many friends in this neighborhood who will wish him happiness.EBERHART-KLUCK--Married, Tuesday of last week by Rev. Karpenstein, William Eberhart and Miss Jessie Kluck of Richland precinct.--Schuyler Sun.
DIED
WOLLBERG--Sunday night at the family residence near Oconee, of inflammation of the bowels, August Wollberg, aged 9 years and 4 days. The funeral occurs today (Wednesday) burial in the Columbus cemetery.NELSON--Thursday morning last, of inflammation of the brain, Henry Nelson, aged 22 years. Funeral Friday afternoon, the sermon by Rev. J. P. Yost of the M. E. church, at the church of the United Brethren in the eastern part of the city.
SCOTT--Saturday, Feb. 3 after a week's severe illness, Kathrine, wife of Abraham Scott. She was born near Strasburg, France, October 25, 1827, came to this country in 1855, was married to A. Scott in 1862, came to Nebraska in 1868, living five years near Monroe, the remainder of the time in and near this city. She had been afflicted with bronchitis for many years, and some twenty years ago suffered much as she did in her last illness. She leaves her aged husband and sons Albert and Frank to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. She was unselfish in her life, is the universal testimony of her asquaintance. Services were held at the Episcopal church Monday afternoon, Rev. Weed officiating, the remains being laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
HENRY--Thursday morning last, at 6 o'clock, after an ailment lasting through the last six years, with severe suffering the last few weeks, R.H. Henry passed to the spirit world.
Saturday afternoon Rev. Weed of the Episcopal church conducted the services at the residence on Olive and Fifteenth streets, after which, the body was taken in charge by the Masons, the Knights Templar forming the escort to the cemetery. In the procession were the Columbus Fire Department, Baker Post G.A.R., and the Masonic orders of the city, and friends and citizens in carriages.
At the grave, the beautiful and impressive ceremonial of the Masons was pronounced by the Master of Lebanon Lodge No. 58, C.J. Garlow.
Mr. Henry was born in Schuyler county, New York, May 26, 1842; his parents moved to Dane county, Wisconsin, where they lived until 1867. He enlisted, August, 1861, in Company B, Eleventh Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and participated in many engagements. In February '64 he re-enlisted for three years in the same regiment, and served until September 1864, when he was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Forty-Second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, but was soon promoted to First Lieutenant, serving till June 1865, when he was mustered out.
He was married in Fitchburg, Dane county, Wisconsin, February 22, 1870, to Miss Mary L. Adams, who was born in the latter town.
Besides his widow, he leaves three children, Walter B., Mary and Robert. Herbert died several years ago. The stricken family have heartfelt sympathy of friends in their affliction. His struggle for health was as heroic as ever mortal made.
For most of the foregoing facts The Journal is indebted to the History of Nebraska.
In 1867 Mr. Henry came to Omaha and was engaged in the implement business. In 1872 to Columbus, where he has since resided, engaged first in the grocery business and sale of implements, and having large interests in stock. He has been county commissioner, mayor of the city, member of the board of education, president of the state board of agriculture, vice-president of the Columbus State bank, and has held all the high offices in the Masonic orders of the city, and two years ago was elected Grand High Priest for the state of Nebraska of the Royal Arch Masons.
It is too early to write an adquate history of Mr. Henry's career, which we hope some of his intimate associates will soon undertake.
He had been a soldier, a teacher, a merchant, a stockman, a thorough-going business man always; an ardent Mason during his manhood years; a man of decided views, clear-cut in his thinking; he admired men of strength, decision and staying qualities.
He had no patience with sham or make-believe, and when he gave you his confidence, there was no reserve about it, and no misgivings. Sometimes, you might well believe that you were under trial for his good opinion, but when you deserved it, you were sure to get it, whether you had sided with him, or opposed him; oftimes, we dare say, because you opposed him.
Mr. Henry, in every sitation, was a man to be relied upon.
Columbus Journal, February 14, 1900
MARRIED
GILES-ARCHTBERG--Married, at the Methodist parsonage in this city, by Rev. J.P. Yost, Saturday, February 10, Clayton E. Giles and Miss Edith Archtberg, both of Genoa.SHINN-TIMOTHY--Married, Saturday last, by Judge Robison, Delarm Shinn and Miss Josie Timothy, both of Platte Center.
DIED
SISSON--The funeral of Lieutenant Sisson took place at St. Edward Friday last, the remeains being escorted from here by Sergeant John Brock, jr., Bugler Charles Miner, George Brodfuehrer and H. DeLong, former members of Mr. Sisson's Co. K, First Nebraska. At St. Edward depot a procession formed and the body was taken to the Presbyterian church.
After noon the church was filled and two hundred could not gain admittance. Business houses were closed from 1 to 3:30. The boys of the First Nebraska under command of Major Kilian marched in with full uniform and took seats on the right of the casket.
After music and prayer, Rev. Trezona, of the M.E. church, North Bend, an intimate friend of the family, preached from the text II Timothy, 2:3; "Endure hardness as a good soldier."
He spoke of the high repute in which the soldier of ancient times was held, and of the great delight with which the rank and file of the army as well as the general went into the strife. He also spoke of some of the qualities necessary to the makeup of the "good soldier," such as obedience, courage, a worthy object for which to contend, and a willingness to endure the toils and hardship incident to the soldier's life. Having done this he called attention to the fact that "our soldier boy," Lieutenant Sisson, possessed these qualities and as a young soldier had few, if any superior in his regiment. In conclusion he called attention to the need of soldiers in the moral realm, soldiers who will show their courage by their obedience to the Master's call.
The Albion militia acted as pall-bearers at the cemetery, where the casket was lowered into the grave, followed by three volleys with "taps" sounded by Bugler Miner.
Lester was born June 23, 1878, at the homestead four miles northeast of St. Edward in Platte county. When sixteen he learned the printer's trade in Columbus, and worked here in several of the offices and also in Lincoln. He headed twenty-six recruits for the First Nebraska, going with them to Manila, and promoted from sergeant to lieutenant, holding that rank when he was killed in a charge upon the enemy at Quinga, April 23, 1899, almost instantanesouly with Col. Stotsenberg.
We condense the foregoing from the St. Edward Sun.WILLIAMS--Al. Williams has lost two of his children by scarlet fever, and the two others are sick with the same disease. He is a brother of Thomas Williams ...
Columbus Journal, February 21, 1900
DIED
LIVINGSTON--Guy Livingston was a member of the First Nebraska, and was shot and killed on the 5th of February, 1899, at the battle of Santa Mesa, P.I., and was well known and liked by many of the boys of Co. K of this city. His remains arrived at his home in Plattsmouth Friday and the funeral was set for 1 p.m., Saturday last.BEATTY--The body of Maruice Beatty arrived Saturday at Central City. Beatty formerly lived in Merrick county, and moved to Minnesota about four years ago, joining the Thirteenth Minnesota. He was killed April 10. His parents reside near Central City.
RHONE--Died, Feb. 7, at Pilgrim, Missouri, of pleurisy and pneumonia, Henry Rhone, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ekleberry, age 16 years and 2 months. It is with deep sorrow Henry's many friends here will hear of his death. It has been four years since the family left here. To know Henry was to love him. He always considered himself a lucky boy for having such good parents and Mr. and Mrs. Ekleberry will miss him, for he was loved by them as one of their own. [Richland.]
SIMS--We condense from the Madison Chronicle of February 15.
The remains of Arthur W. Sims arrived in Madison last Thursday morning on the freight and were met at the depot by a squad of Co. F, First Nebraska National Guards, who had been detailed to act as an escort. The remains were taken to the G.A.R. hall, where they laid in state, guarded by members of the militia company, until Sunday afternoon when the funeral services were held at Hein's opera house under the directions of Co. F, the deceased having been a member of that company when it went to the Philippine Islands, where he died October 23, 1898.
In the afternoon the remains were taken to the opera house. Rev. Lowrie opened the services with prayer. Rev. J.L. St. Clair delivered a short address in which he told of the life and ambition of the deceased, whom he had known since he was a little boy. Rev. Lowrie delivered a short address and Rev. J.E. Fowler preached a sermon in which he paid a glowing tribute to the sterling life of the deceased, referring to his struggle to gain an education and to fit himself for the battles of life.
The lot where the remains were buried is one that has been secured by Co. F, and therein will also be buried the remains of Sergeant Vickers and Corporal Riley. A monument will be erected to the memory of those who find a last resting place there.
Columbus Journal, February 28, 1900
MARRIED
GODKIN-HOGAN--Tuesday, February 27, 10 o'clock a.m., at the Methodist church, Humphrey, George Godkin and Miss Sarah Hogan.RUNGE-HAFFNER--February 22, at 11 o'clock a.m., at the church in Sherman township, by Rev. Franke, August Runge, jr., and Miss Kittie Haffner.
LOSEKE-ROSCHE--At Loseke church near Boheet, Thursday, February 22, at 10 o'clock a.m., by Rev. Freese, Gustav Loseke and Miss Matilda Rosche.
Mr. Loseke is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Loseke, and Miss Rosche a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Rosche, all of the vicinity of Boheet, near which place the happy couple will start to house keeping on their own farm. A very joyous time was enjoyed at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony at the church. The presents were numerous and valuable.DIED
CALTO--An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Calto died Saturday last, after a life whose little span was but three hours, and was laid tenderly away in the Catholic cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. To rejoice over the arrival of a son, bright, healthy-looking, full of promise, and in so short a time to mourn its departure to the spirit land is certainly a tiny summary of human life, and the hearts of the parents year for the loved ones who have gone beyond their mortal view.CURTIS--At the family residence in this city, Friday morning at 6 o'clock, Elizabeth, wife of S.P. Curtis, in her 73d year.
Elizabeth Wilson Mettler was born in Belvidere, Warren county, New Jersey, October 10, 1827. She was married August 15, 1855, at the place of her birth, to S.P. Curtis who still survives her. In the spring of 1857 they removed to Illinois, coming by way of what was at that time a very popular route for those westward bound, by boat on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers from Pittsburg to St. Louis. They first located at Bloomington, Illinois, and a year later moved to Chillicothe, Peoria county. Here they lived until 1871, when they moved to Stark county and lived until 1883. In April of that year the family came to this city, where they have ever since resided. She was the mother of five children, two of whom died in infancy--the other three, together with the husband survive her and all live in this county. The are: J.M. and C.F. of this city, and Mrs. A.L. Beaty of the vicinity of Monroe. Some four months ago a small varicose ulcer appeared upon the ankle and owing to her age it was very slow in yielding to treatment. About two weeks ago she was attacked with a form of stomach trouble from which she had suffered periodicilaly for a long number of years. Owing to her enfeebled condition, no medical skill seemed able to relieve her and she died peacefully like a child going to sleep. She knew her death was near but was perfectly composed and resigned. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon last at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.P. Yost preaching the sermon. He read the first and the twenty-fourth Psalms, and made brief remarks upon the same, as per request. The body was followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of people. All who knew Mrs. Curtis, greatly respected her for her many excellent traits of character. Of unusually bright intellect, she subordinated every consideration of self to that of husband, children and home.RUSH--The news arrived here last Monday of the death of Rev. Z.C. Rush at Madera, California. He died on Sunday quite suddenly, although he had been ailing for some weeks.
Mr. Rush was one of the early settlers of Boone county, and was pastor of the Baptist church both at St. Edward and Albion. He started a seminary at St. Edward about twenty years ago, but the country was too new to give it adequate support. He was a man well liked by everybody, quiet and unassuming in manner.
All his sons except one live in this state and they started immediately upon receipt of the news of his death, to be present at the funeral.
The above from the Albion News will be sad news to the many friends of Rev. Rush in this city, who will long remember him as a genial christian gentleman, and a faithful, conscientious and able minister of the gospel.HAMILTON--Word was received here of the death of Frankie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton of Omaha, who died Thursday night. About three months ago the child drank some lye water which had been left by a servant; since then he had suffered a great deal, but was apparently steadily improving until Thursday, when he died. Mrs. H. Hockenberger, sister of Mrs. Hamilton, went down Friday to attend the funeral.
STORCH; STEARNS; RILEY--The bodies of three First Nebraska men passed through the city last week--that of James F. Storch, quartermaster sergeant of company B, killed April 23; of Myron O. Stearns, sergeant same company who died of blood poisoning, both of these were forwarded to Fullerton, the funeral appointed for Sunday last. The body of Walter M. Riley, corporal company F, (who died of cramps April 9) was taken to Madison.
HEITZMAN--William Heitzman, a former resident of this city in the '70's, died at his home near Beulah, Polk county, Tuesday of last week, and was buried Thursday in Fairview cemetery. Rev. Cline, of Utica, Nebr., preached the funeral sermon. The deceased was in the 70th year of his age. He will be kindly remembered by the older of Columbus citizens. His funeral was one of the largest ever held in Polk county.
FAIRCHILD--The members of Company E from outside the town who were in attendance at Troy Fairchild's funeral Wednesday, were: Quartermaster Sergeant Jacobs of Bellwood, Fred Spelts and Jas. Wolf of Ulysses, Carl Nord, Corporal Cunningham, Albert Pecinovsky and Sergeant Maher of Valparaiso and Joseph Morris of Brainard. Will Cook, of Lincoln, the correspondent for the First Nebraska, and Chaplain Mailley were also in attendance.--David City Press.
FISCHER--Word has been received in this city of the death of George L. Fischer, brother of Charles F. Fischer, who died at St. Luke's hospital, San Francisco, California, Feb. 11, after a four weeks' illness of typhoid fever and a complication of diseases. He was buried beside an infant son at San Diego. He left a widow and a young daughter, who will hereafter make their home at San Diego. Like his brother Charles, he believed in standing firmly for his rights.
CUMMINS--The funeral of the youngest boy of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cummins took place last Sunday afternoon at their home, Rev. H.E. Micklen officiating. His remains were interred in the Monroe cemetery. He was in his fourth year. His death was caused by scarlet fever after only a few hours sickness. In the room adjoining where the services were held four others lay sick with the same disease. We are glad to report that at present they are improving.--Monroe Republican.
Columbus Journal, March 7, 1900
BIRTHS
GRAVES--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graves of this city received information in a recent letter from their son George, who was a position in the government printing office in Washington, D.C., that his wife had presented him with bouncing twin girls, and he is now the happiest man on earth.HUBER--Born, Saturday morning, to Mrs. John B. Huber, a ten-pound daughter; mother and child doing nicely, and Grandpa John two inches taller than a week ago.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage license has been issued to Albert Lottes and Miss Martha Heitman.DIED
POHL--Monday morning, 9:30, March 5, after a protracted illness, Emil Pohl.
Although he had suffered a great deal, and his friends could not but see that his strength was fast failing, the close of life came to him as quietly and peacefully as though he was going to sleep, and among his last thoughts communicated to those near him, were of his friends of the Maennerchor, and of meeting with them. He had been their music director ever since their organization, more than a score of years ago--faithful to the last, even in thought.
He was born in Silesia, Germany, March 24, 1843; was educated in the public schools of that country and in the teachers' college. He served seven years in the Prussion army and took part in the war between Prussia and Austria.
He came to the United States in 1867, worked two years on a farm, and clerked four years in a store in Wisconsin.
He was married to Anna Hoppe, at Charlestown, Wisconsin, August 27, 1872.
In 1873, he came to Nebraska, engaged seven years in the agricultural implement business, three years in hardware, twelve years in groceries on Eleventh street, this city; two years, 1896 and '97, as county clerk, since which time he has been engaged in the insurance business.
Mr. Pohl leaves to mourn their irreparable loss, his widow and children: Otto of Fremont, and Arthur, Meta, Emil, jr., and Elsie, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintance in their affliction.
Funeral services will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the opera house, under the direction of the Maennerchor, Revs. Neumarker and Weed preaching.
Our friends disappear from view and their mortal remains are consigned to rest in the earth, whence they came, but not so the spirit, which once animated them and lent them their activity, their charm, that abides always. Let us believe that, even now, in the realms where there is no discordant note, where even life, in all its functions, is a continued Song of Triumph, the soul of our friend is with kindred spirits who have passed into the Summer Land.KURT--February 28, after an illness of two weeks, of pneumonia, Miss Catharine Kurt, aged 63 years.
She lived with her nephew, Nicholas Speicher, east of the city, the last four or five years. The remains were taken to David City Friday for burial, accompanied by John Speicher, Martin Speicher, Mr. and Mrs. N. Speicher and Miss Katie Speicher.RUSH--From the Madera (California) Tribune we learn additional particulars concerning Rev. Z.C. Rush, whose death has already been recorded in The Journal. He had been in ill health for about a year past and the last eek or two had failed uqite rapidly, so much so that he had expressed the belief that he would not last long. He went to Madera in 1891, and founded the Baptist church there. He accepted a call from the Baptist church at Albion, Nebraska, his old home, about two years since, but, his health failing, he returned to California, but did not again enter the ministry. He was a native of Pennsylvania, aged 66 years and 2 months, and leaves a wife and four sons.
NEWELL--The family of Lee Newell, living on P.E. Slaughter's farm northwest of Genoa about four miles, are sorely afflicted. Mrs. Newell and three children have all been sick, the children with the scarlet fever. Their oldest daughter, about twelve years old, died the first of the week, and at last report it was feared that another of the children could not live. Mr. and Mrs. Newell have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their affliction and their prayers that the Grim Reaper does not further afflict them.--Genoa Leader.
Columbus Journal, March 14, 1900
MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
ZINNECKER-BURNS--Invitations are out for the marriage, Thursday, of L.G. Zinnecker and Miss Laura Burns, at the home of the bride's parents near Osceola. They will be at home to their friends after April 15th, at their residence, corner of Fifteenth and L, which was recently purchased and repaired by Mr. Zinnecker. Mr. Zinnecker and Miss Burns are well and favorably known here, and have the hearty congratulations of their many friends.DIED
SLEMMONS--At Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday morning, March 6, of heart failure, William W. Slemmons, aged 53 years.
Born at Cadiz, Ohio, the first part of his life was there passed. After his marriage to Miss Lorena Turner, which occurred in this city, September 6, 1872, he located in business at Cadiz, removing after five years to Columbus, Ohio, since which time he has resided there, being engaged in business for several years, besides being deputy sheriff of Franklin county. His wife, our sister, died October 9, 1883, since which time he remarried. He had been an invalid for many years, suffering from partial paralysis. We had not seen him since he became an invalid, and remember him as a strong, healthy man, active, bright, very much attached to his friends, and having his manhood's life mainly before him. During the more than half a century of his career Mr. Slemmons has had much more than the usual experience, but "after life's fitful fever," his mortal remains lie buried in the beautiful cemetery at Cadiz, Ohio, and his spirit has returned to the God who gave it. He leaves two sons, Allen and Mendel. Peace to his memory.SEIPP--After a protracted illness, of dropsy, Thursday night, March 8, John Seipp.
He was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 24, 1855, his parents, Jacob and Margarite Seipp moving to Wisconsin when their son was six months old, first to Milwaukee, then to Columbus, Wisc. Mr. Seipp came to Columbus, Neb., in April, 1878. When he first came he worked as a shoemaker, then as a cigar maker, and later as a drayman, in which business he was engaged when his fatal illness came. June 3, 1879, he was married to Miss Verena Marti, and besides his widow, leaves six sons and one daughter to mourn his departure. Mr. Seipp was a member of the Maennerchor society, also the Modern Woodmen camp, and a former band organization. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services at the German Evangelical Protestant church, Rev. R. Neumarker preaching the sermon.POHL--The funeral of E. Pohl, whose death was recorded in last week's Journal, was held Wednesday afternoon, services at the opera house, the body of the hall being occupied by the Maennerchor society, Modern Woodmen, A.O.U.W. and the Firemen; the galleries filled with sympathizing friends of the family. Rev. R. Neumarker of the German Evangelical Protestant church, and Rev. Weed of the Episcopal church delivered the addresses; the Maennerchor society and a choir of singers from the Episcopal church rendered music very appropriate to the occasion. The pall bearers were Henry Ragatz, Louis Held, J.E. Hoffman, John Wiggins, D. Schupbach and A. Boettcher. The funeral cortege from the opera house to the cemetery was led by the Columbus City Band. At the cemetery, the Maennerchor sang a farewell hymn, and Rev. Yost of the Methodist church, spoke in behalf of the Woodmen and Workmen, who deposited sprigs of evergreen in the grave, as tokens of repsect for their departed brother.
Columbus Journal, March 21, 1900
MARRIED
ZINNECKER-BURNS--L.G. Zinnecker and Miss Laura Burns were married last Thursday at the home of the bride's parents near Osceola, Rev. Henry Zinnecker, brother of the groom performing the ceremony. Both parties are well known to our readers, Louis as one of the best young business men in the city, and Miss Burns as a seamstress. No couple is more worthy of the best this world affords. A number of Columbus people drove over to witness the ceremony among them being: The Zinnecker family, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Echols, Mrs. A. Haight, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scofield, Mrs. M.M. Rothleightner and Mrs. Will Swartsley.DIED
LINCOLN--Mrs. Wilber Lincoln of Spokane, Washington, died several weeks ago at her home, leaving her husband and six children. Mrs. Lincoln was a resident here many years ago, her parents being pioneer settlers of this county, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gibson. She was a niece of Mrs. Joseph Lloyd.OLCOTT--Rev. and Mrs. Olcott attended the funeral last Friday of Mrs. Wm. W. Olcott, at Lincoln, who died there on the 9th, at the age of 66 years. The deceased and her husband had been engaged together a number of years as singing evangelists.
Columbus Journal, March 28, 1900
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
BRUNKEN-SCHNEIDER--Mr. Louis Brunken and Miss Lena Schneider are to be married this Wednesday at the residence of the bride's parents at Duncan. Congratulations to the happy young people.MARRIED
BOWERS-MORIAN--Mr. Scott H. Bowers and Miss Ella Morian were married at the home of the bride's parents in this city on Wednesday evening, March 21, at 6:30 p.m., Rev. Miller officiating. Both parties are among our most highly respected young people and their many friends extend heartiest congratulations. The young couple begin housekeeping at once on a ranch near Columbus of which Scott will have the management.--Schuyler Quill.DIED
MATTHIS--Thursday last, at 10:10 p.m. after an illness of five days, of lung fever, Jacob Matthis, age 65 years, 10 months and eight days. Mr. Matthis was born in Switzerland, came to the United States 30 years ago, and leaves a widow and three daughters. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, a sermon at the German Reformed church by Rev. Neumarker.NIEBOR--Clement Niebor died at Humphrey March 15 in his 77th year. [Platte County Democrat.]
LEWIS--William Lewis, Co. E, First Nebraska, was buried in the Osceola cemetery Wednesday last. The first burial was on the brow of a hill overlooking a little river near Camp Dewey, just outside Manila. Rev. James Mailley, who was the chaplain of the First Nebraska, officiated at both funerals. He was killed by a shell from the enemy's guns on the night of August 2, 1898.
Columbus Journal, April 4, 1900
BIRTHS
BURNS--Mr. and Mrs. John J. Burns are rejoicing over the arrival several days ago of a son. Mrs. Burns is now very sick.STEVENSON--Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stevenson are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter Monday, March 26. [Richland.]
MARRIED
WITCHEY-SCHNEIDER--Abner Witchey and Miss Ida Schneider were married by the county judge at his office Tuesday afternoon. The young people are residents of Duncan, Platte county.--Central City Nonpareil.MILLER-ALLEN--Ella Allen of this city was married at Council Bluffs last week to C.B. Miller, a passenger conductor on the Union Pacific road.
DIED
HARLIN--Miss Anna Harlin died at the home of her brother in the northern part of the city last Thursday, at the age of 19 years caused from rheumatism. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the house, Rev. Rogers officiating.HUMPHREYS--Dr. G.L. Humphreys died Thursday last at his home in Monroe, of dropsy of the heart.
The remains were brought to this city Saturday after services had been held at Monroe Presbyterian church.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Dr. C.D. Evans, brother-in-law of the deceased, services conducted by Revs. Nichlen and Weed.
The Modern Woodmen had charge of the exercises at the grave, seventy-five members from the Monroe lodge and about a hundred from here taking part.
The deceased was 50 years of age; a native of Ebensburg, Pa., where he married, and practiced medicine for twelve years. He located at Kearney, Nebr., in 1887; in this county in 1894.
Eight years ago, while practicing at Kearney, in running to catch a train he had a severe fall, resulting in the dislocation of the heart, which was the cause of the dropsy which proved fatal.O'NEILL--Mrs. Catherine O'Neill, wife of James O'Neill and mother of Mrs. S.J. Ryan, departed this life at their home in Columbus at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of Tuesday, March 27, 1900, in the 76th year of her age. Mrs. O'Neill was born in county Tipperary, Ireland, and came across the ocean to Canada when she was quite young. There she was married to the husband who now survives her, after which they moved to Wisconsin. From Wisconsin the family moved to O'Neill, Nebraska, where they made their home for over twenty years. Early last fall herself and husband moved to Columbus where already resided two of their children, Mrs. Ryan and Michael O'Neill. She was a devout member of the Catholic church, receiving the rites of that church before death, and was interred in the Catholic cemetery east of this city, after requiem mass had been celebrated at the church, on Thursday, the 29th. She was a fond mother, a faithful wife and a true christian in faith and practice, and much respected by all who became acquainted with her. She leaves, besides her husband, two sons and four daughters to mourn her departure, to wit: Michael and Charles O'Neill; Mrs. Ann Durkin, of California; Mrs. Ellen Connell, of Oklahoma; Mrs. Catherine Brady, of Caldwell, Kan. and Mrs. Jennie Ryan, all of whom were present except Mrs. Durkin and their son Charles. The funeral was largely attended by friends who followed her remains to her long earthly home. Requiescat in pace.
MORRISSEY--Charles Morrissey, born in this city, and who afterwards went with his parents to Lincoln, Nebraska, to reside, and from which place he entered the service of the United States as a soldier and was sent to the Philippines for duty and who with fifteen or twenty comrades were fired into from ambush while trying to make a landing with the Yorktown at Baler in April a year ago, and all captured or killed, the friends never having had the full particulars of the incident until last week when Lieutenant Gilmore's report received at the war department, which is especially interesting to our readers, wherein it tells of the death of Private Morrissey. The report tells of how the boat crew was ambushed, the first notice of the enemy being a shout from the outpost in the bushes. Here is where the report tells of the death of Morrissey, as follows: "Before I could answer the shout, a volley was fired at us at close range, fifty to sixty yards. The effect of this volley was terrible. Morrissey was killed instantly, his brains being scattered over the boat and crew." After the capture the soldiers who were still alive were taken inland by the insurgents, and Gilmore, who was the commander of the crew, does not know what disposition was made of the bodies of Morrissey and Dillon, the two dead soldiers.
Columbus Journal, April 11, 1900
DIED
YOST--Sadie, infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Yost, died Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock of scarlet fever, after one week's illness. Sadie was an unusually bright, sweet child, whom everybody loved, and in the home will be felt an unspeakably sad vacancy, her bright presence gone. The body was taken to the cemetery this Tuesday morning for burial, Rev. Olcott giving a short address, and the choir singing two selections.OSTEN--Sunday morning last at 5 o'clock, after an illness of ten days, Mrs. Mary Osten, age 74, six months. She was a native of Greiswald, Germany. Her husband died here March 9, 1896, in the 71st year of his age. She was mother of Mrs. Carl Hoth. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Meissler officiating.
HOHL--The St. Joseph (Mo.) Daily News of April 6 has the following: "The funeral of George Justus Hohl, son of G.M. Hohl, superintendent of the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs railroad, took place this afternoon and was largely attended. The assistant general freight agent's offices of the Burlington were closed during a part of the afternoon in order to give the employes an opportunity to attend the funeral." The young man was a nephew of L. Hohl of this city, who attended the funeral.
Columbus Journal, April 18, 1900
BIRTHS
DISHNER--Born, April 11, to Mrs. Joseph E. Dishner, a son.HOFFMAN--Born, Tuesday, April 10, to Mrs. J.E. Hoffman, a daughter.
DIED
SCHOLZ--Louisa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Scholz, five miles southwest of Duncan, died Saturday last at her home, at the age of 17 years and 9 months. Miss Scholz was taken quite suddenly sick last September with consumption, when her father took her to Texas, where they have been spending the winter. About two weeks ago she was brought home, since when she rapidly declined. The funeral services were held in the German Lutheran church, Duncan, Monday at 1 o'clock.HALE--A telegram was received this morning announcing the death of David Hale at Hot Springs, Ark., which occurred sometime last night.
Mr. Hale was a picture of health until he caught a bad cold from exposure while driving cattle and it has since resulted in a complication of diseases. He went to Hot Springs some months ago with a view of improving his health.
The deceased was a resident of Madison for a number of years, being engaged in the live-stock business. He was a good manager and accumulated considerable property. About fifteen years ago he moved to Humphrey, where he has since made his home. Of recent years he has been agent for a brewing company. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. W.R. Harvey, of Newman Grove, and Misses Lougene and Francis. Deceased was about 55 years of age.
The foregoing is from the Madison Chronicle of the 12th. Mr. Hale was well-known to many Journal readers, who will sincerely mourn his death. He had many good qualities, and numbered his friends by the score. The remains passed through here Sunday, burial to occur at Madison, that day. Peace to his memory.
Columbus Journal, April 25, 1900
BIRTHS
DISCHNER; SCHREIBER--The population in this school district is still increasing; Wednesday of last week a bright boy baby came to bless Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dischner, and on Thursday the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Schreiber was made happy by the arrival of a new son. It is told that Joseph was already looking for boys red-topped boots. [District 44 and Vicinity.]STEVENSON--Mr. and Mrs. Bert Stevenson of Richland are rejoicing over the arrival Saturday April 21st, of a baby girl.
PALMER--Born, to Mrs. Roy Palmer, April 14, a son.
MARRIED
ASCHE-WURDEMAN--John A. Asche and Miss Alvina Wurdeman were married the 19th at Loseke church, Rev. Fraser officiating. The Leigh World has the following to say of the young couple: "The groom is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Asche, sr., of Platte county. He is an industrious young man with a bright future before him. He will move into the property he recently purchased of his brother Gerhard here in town. Mr. Asche will devote his time working at his trade. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wurdeman and is highly respected by all who know her. The groom is to be congratulated on securing her for a helpmate through life."DIED
LILLIE--Jerome A. Lillie, president of Union Pacific Pioneers, and one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Omaha died Monday night of last week at his residence in that city. He had lived in Omaha since 1866; was among the injured at the terrible wreck near Logan, Ia., in July 1896. He was 68 years old, leaves several children, among them a son Jerome A. Lillie, jr., who was a soldier of the First Nebraska in the Philippines as sergeant of Co. L. Mr. Lillie died of tuberculosis. On several occasions the Pioneers visited Columbus, and many readers of The Journal formed the acquaintance of Mr. Lillie, their then honored president.