The Columbus Journal, April 2, 1902
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage license has been issued to Frank Haschke and Wilhelmina Poeffel.MARRIED
BISSON-LEUSCHEN--The Humphrey Leader says: Charles Bisson and Miss Alma Leuschen of Boheet were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Thursday of last week at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Leuschen.HENRY-DUSSELL--Married, in Denver, Colorado, Monday of last week, March 24, Robert H. Henry and Miss Jessie G. Dussell, both of this city. The Journal joins with the many friends of the young couple in best wishes for their future welfare.
DIED
LEWIS--Dr. D.A. Lewis, well known to many of our readers as a prominent citizen and retired physician of our neighboring town of Albion, died at his home Friday morning of paralysis, aged 54 years. He came to Albion in 1872, and continued in the practice of his profession and drug business until two years ago. He was a delegate to the national republican convention that nominated Garfield. It is said of him that no one was ever too poor for him to attend, and no weather too severe for him to decline a call.LABENS--Mrs. Caroline Labens (who had for the last nine years and since the death of her husband been living with her son Carl, eight and a half miles northeast of the city), died Sunday morning last at 3 o'clock, aged 82 years. Funeral services this Tuesday conducted by Rev. Grauenhorst. She leaves, besides her brother, Carl Reinke, a son and four daughters.
McKENZIE--The Schuyler Quill says that ... A.D. McKenzie died at his home in St. Louis, Mo.; interment in the Schuyler cemetery. He was a son of J.C. McKenzie, who lives about eight miles northeast of Schuyler, and was born February 5, 1878.
FOX--The Monroe Looking Glass says that ... Mrs. Fox, mother of Mrs. M. Campbell, died Sunday morning and was buried Tuesday of last week at Genoa.
The Monroe Republican, April 4, 1902
DIED
HART--Louise Hart was born in Sandstad, Sweden, December 6, 1850, died March 28, 1902. She came to this country in 1876, lived in Altoona, Ill., one year, moved to Essex, Ia., where she resided until 1880, when she moved to Platte county, where she has since lived. She leaves two sons to mourn the loss of a loving mother; also three brothers. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in their hour of sadness.
The Columbus Journal, April 9, 1902
BIRTHS
COREY--Friends of Rev. and Mrs. G.W. Corey formerly of Columbus, now of Sugar Grove, Pa., will be pleased to know that they had a young son born to them March 23d.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage license was issued April 1, to Henry W. Meyer and Frances Uphoff, both of Cornlea.WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHRAM-FOX--Will Schram of Columbus and Miss Minnie Fox of Omaha, sister of Mrs. Thomas Wade of this city, will be married in Omaha today, Wednesday. Their friends here wish them a happy future.MARRIED
LEUSCHEN-CATTAU--A big old-fashioned German wedding occurred at the residence of John Wurdeman, ten miles northeast of the city in Sherman township, Friday. The groom was Henry Leuschen and the bride Miss Mollie Cattau. The young people were both born and raised in that neighborhood. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frese, of the Shell Creek Lutheran church, and was attended by the whole vicinity, many coming from a long distance. Several from this city were present, including F. Brodfuehrer and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schreiber.DIED
WATTS--The death of Miller H. Watts took place Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock, at the residence of his parents at Ceresco, Nebraska. For some four weeks, Mr. Watts had not been able to help himself, and so was taken from the hospital for the insane at Lincoln to the home of his parents, where he died. Mrs. Watts, who had been notified of his near approach to death, was not able to reach his bedside in time to see him alive. For several years he had been failing in health, and in September of last year was taken to the state hospital at Lincoln. The funeral took place here this Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, services in the Presbyterian church by Rev. Becker. The Masons were in charge, and the remains consigned to their last resting place by his brethren of that order. The firemen in a body likewise attended. Mr. Watts was born at Sioux Rapids, Iowa, February 9, 1867, about eight years ago was married to Miss Martha M. Welch, who survives him. They had no children. Until life was darkened for him by a mental shadow, he was a quiet, inoffensive business man, pursuing the even tenor of his way. Peace to his memory.UELTSCHI--David Schupbach has received notice of the death, March 21, 1902, of his maternal aunt, Mrs. Anna Sophie Ueltschi, at Saanen, near Lake Geneva, Switzerland. Her husband, Dr. Ueltschi, died twenty-seven years ago. She was 85 years old and had lived for sixty-two years in the same chalet. In many respects, she was a remarkable woman.
RIMEY--A special from Schuyler to the Omaha Bee, and dated April 7, says: "The body of Mrs. Frank Rimey, one of the two women who were crowded off Platte river bridge two weeks ago and drowned, was found embedded in a sandbar two miles below the bridge and about a rod from the south bank of the main channel. Joseph Smatian and Harry Moore were hunting geese, and Moore was securing one bird brought down when he discovered the heel and part of the bottom of a shoe protruding from the sand. Little suspecting what an investigation would disclose, an attempt was made to move the shoe, which resulted in the discovery of the body. Officers were notified and the body was excavated, being found to be in a good state of preservation, having been thoroughly covered in the wet sand."
CASE--S.S. Case died at his home at St. Edward last week at the ripe old age of 82. He had lived there since 1875.--Albion Argus.
The Monroe Republican, April 11, 1902
BIRTHS
JOHNSON--Born, on Wednesday, April 2, to Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Johnson, a son. [Wattsville.]
The Columbus Journal, April 23, 1902
BIRTHS
NICHOLS--Born, to Mrs. Jasper Nichols April 18, a son.GREISEN--Born, to Mrs. Jacob Greisen April 17, a daughter.
WELLS--Born, Friday morning to Mrs. W.E. Wells, a daughter.
MARRIED
YULE-WARREN--The following clipping from a Whatcom, Washington, daily has been kindly sent to us by interested parties, but we do not know what day the event occurred. We believe it was some time about the 3d. The friends of Mrs. Warren here will wish her a very happy and prosperous future. At the residence of the bride's father, R.G. Hurd, in Whatcom, at 10 o'clock this morning, Charles Yule and Mrs. Anna Hurd Warren were united in marriage, Rev. Gilman Parker officiating. After the ceremony a delicious luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Yule left on the B.B. & B.C. train at 1 o'clock for Vancouver and British Columbia on their wedding trip. Mr. Yule is the efficient shipping clerk for the Northwest Hdw. Company, and the bride is the accomplished music teacher and singer. Both are highly respected members of the First Baptist church of Whatcom. They will be at home to their friends at May 1, at 2327 Elizabeth street. No cards.DIED
JEROME--Moses Jerome died this Tuesday morning at 6:30 o'clock, after an illness of about five years from chronic rheumatism of the heart. Mr. Jerome came to Columbus about nine years ago. He had previous to that time, lived in Fremont, this state, and Illinois, where he had engaged in the hemp business. Mr. Jerome leaves a wife, two sons, William and Harry, the former by his first wife, and one daughter, Miss Helen, to mourn his loss. Mr. Jerome was a man of unusually bright intellect and a deep thinker, but self-sacrificing to a high degree, and in the more than 71 years of his mortal life, the last 36 of them have been in the shadow of a dreaded disease. Let us hope that in the Summer Land his spirit finds a genial home.FITTJI--Lena, wife of Fred Fittji, living ten miles northeast of Platte Center, hung herself with a clothes line in the chicken house, and the body was found about 9 o'clock Monday morning. Her trouble was melancholia. She was about 60 years old and leaves her husband, three sons and one daughter.
McKENZIE--The Schuyler Quill says that Mrs. M.D. McKenzie died at her home in Grant precinct Sunday evening after a protracted illness of over a year. She leaves a husband and four children.
MONRAL--The Schuyler Quill says that ... Mrs. Jacob Monral died at her home near Richland Monday, and was buried in the Richland cemetery Wednesday. She had lived on the homestead since 1869.
GUTER--Jacob Guter was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, November 19, 1828. He came to America in 1852, and to Columbus in 1856, when the town company came out. They were Vincent Kummer, captain; Charles Turner, surveyor; John C. Wolfel, carpenter; Fred. Gottschalk, Jacob Guter, Carl Reinke, Henry Lusche, Michael Smith, Adam Denk and John Held, privates.
He was twice in the west, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, prospecting for gold, finally settling on land just east of this city where he resided until his death.
In 1856 he was married to Miss Rosa Egger. To them were born five children: Jacob, William, Emma (Mrs. John Tschantre) of Valley, Nebr., August and Mary (Mrs. John Pittman), who survive, except William, who died, March 28, 1894.
On February 10, 1894, Mr. Guter suffered a stroke of paralysis, followed, two years later, by a second stroke, from which he never fully recovered.
He was able to be around but was partially paralyzed on the right side, while his vocal cords were considerably affected. Up to the time of his death he complained but slightly, and that three days before his dissolution. Saturday night he appeared as well as ever. After supper, he walked around the yard, seeming well. Early Sunday morning, April 20, however, when August, his son, went to his bed-room to see how he was, he appeared as asleep, having died without the slightest struggle. His body was still warm when found but a doctor, hastily summoned, said that life was extinct.
The funeral takes place this Tuesday afternoon, April 22, the procession leaving the residence one mile east of the city at 1:30, services at the German Reformed church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Neumarker officiating.
The pall-bearers were: L. Phillips, George Galley, Henry Loseke, Gus G. Becher, F. Brodfuehrer, L. Jaeggi.
Mr. Guter was a man of very decided views and of warm friendships. There was nothing too good for him to do for his friends, and his memory will be cherished by his many acquaintances.NOBLE--Joseph Noble, a pupil of the Indian school, was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning. He had been suffering from muscular rheumatism and at about four o'clock that morning was seen walking about the building, and an hour afterwards his bedmate awoke to find him dead. [Genoa.]
IRWIN--Died, on Thursday, April 11, little Ruth Irwin, aged 5 years, 1 month and 6 days. The deceased was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Irwin, and her death was caused by lung fever resulting from the measles. The death of little Ruth touched a cord of sorrow in every heart as she was a beautiful child and was loved by all who knew her. The deep, heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out to her sorrowing parents and relatives, and yet no one can realize the great loss to the stricken relatives who has not experienced a like affliction. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church on Sunday morning and the remains were laid at rest in the Genoa cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, April 30, 1902
[Note: No paper available in the bound volume from which I am copying these articles.]
The Monroe Republican, May 2, 1902
DIED
??--Mrs. John Swisher received word that her mother died at Linveille, Ia., April 27.
The Columbus Journal, May 7, 1902
MARRIED
WISE-??--Charles Wise of Kansas City was married about two weeks ago, but we have not learned the good lady's name. We wish abundant prosperity and continuing joy to Mr. and Mrs. Wise.GALLEY-BROWN--Married, Sunday morning, at the Saints' chapel, this city, Elder H.J. Hudson officiating, Elder George W. Galley and Mrs. Adelaide Brown, all of this city. A number of the relatives and near friends of both contracting parties were present, to congratulate them on the auspicious occasion. The Journal, with hundreds of other friends, proffers hearty good wishes.
DIED
DRAKE--R.P. Drake on May 2d, received the sad intelligence of the death of his mother which occurred about 10 o'clock in the morning at Atalissa, Iowa, and he left on the noon train to attend the funeral. Some time last fall the aged lady received a paralytic stroke which caused her to fall, injuring herself quite badly, and from the result of which she never recovered. She was 76 years old when she died.--Humphrey Democrat.PERRIGO--D.C. Perrigo, a citizen of Genoa, aged 78 years, died of heart failure last Wednesday morning.
CLINE--At about 6 o'clock Sunday evening the body of Samuel Cline was found hanging in a barn adjoining his residence, Clarks, Neb. He had a sunstroke while loading hogs Saturday. He was one of the oldest settlers of York county, and leaves a wife and three children in fair circumstances.
The Monroe Republican, May 9, 1902
MARRIED
VAN ALLEN-MUNTER--Miss Anna Munter and Frank Van Allen, both of Monroe, were married in Columbus last Saturday by County Judge Ratterman. The Republican joins with their many friends in extending congratulations.
The Columbus Journal, May 14, 1902
DIED
KOENIG--The body of John R. Koenig of Butler county was found last Saturday afternoon about three-quarters of a mile from his home, in the brush at a secluded spot on the "Little Island." He had been missed from home since the morning before at 8 o'clock. His pockets contained a bottle half-filled with strychnine and a razor, which fact suggested suicide. The remains were buried at Bellwood. He had, doubtless, from what is privately learned, troubles of his own, the right way out of which, he wrongly imagined he could not find.WHEELER--A most distressing accident occurred at Warnerville last Thursday, relates the Madison Chronicle. Mrs. George Wheeler, while doing her regular week's washing, stepped out of the house for a few moments to hang up some clothes, leaving the little girl of 13 months, Ethel Gertrude, playing about in the house and on the porch. A large stone jar containing a little water stood on the floor in the house, and during the absence of the mother the little toddler attempted to play in the water and fell into the jar head-foremost, and was in that condition when the mother found her. She was past all hope of saving and the mother's frenzied cries fell upon deaf ears. The little life had gone out.
Columbus Journal, May 21, 1902
MARRIED
HENRY-CHAPMAN--We clip the following from the Casper, Wyoming, Tribune. Mrs. Henry, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hamer of this city, has hearty congratulations from her many friends here: "Mr. Joseph Henry of Big Trails and Mrs. Anna E. Chapman were married Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Hammond, Rev. J.L. Craig officiating. Mr. Henry is a prominent stock-raiser of Big Trails, and has served as member of the third Wyoming legislature. He is well and favorably known thoughout the entire state. Mrs. Chapman is quite well known in Central Wyoming, having taught the Price school for a year. She has been teaching at Big Trails for about a year. Both the bride and groom have a great many friends in Casper who extend congratulations to the happy couple."WILSON-MAHER--On Tuesday of last week at Platte Center occurred the marriage of Robert Wilson and Miss Agnes Maher, Rev. Father Hyacinth officiating. The couple are well known to many Journal readers who will wish them all the joys of this life.
KENNEDY-GAINES--J.C. Dawson and wife of Oconee and Miss Maud Woosley of this city, attended the Wedding at St. Edward Wednesday last of Elmer Kennedy and Miss Carrie Gaines, two well known people of that place.
BERNHART-CLARK--Gus A. Bernhart, the efficient clerk at A. Brodfuehrer's, and Miss Myrtle Clark, were married last Tuesday, Judge Ratterman officiating.
DIED
SCHEFFORD--Miss Hannah Schefford, sister of Mrs. H.J. Hudson, Mrs. Charles Wake and Mrs. S.J. Marmoy, who has made her home nearly all her life with the latter, died Thursday morning at the home of Ed. Marmoy, east of town, after a prolonged illness. Miss Schefford was born in London in 1838, coming to Columbus with her family in 1869, she has lived here ever since. She was the youngest of eleven children, and had been afflicted with deafness since her birth. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, in the Saint's Chapel, Elder Hudson preaching the sermon. The pall-bearers were J.H. Galley, S.W. Galley, G.W. Phillips, Chas. Hudson, J.G. Becher and J.C. Martin of Clarks.TIESKOETTER--The following special dispatch from Humphrey to the Omaha World-Herald of Sunday last refers to the decease of one who had many friends and acquaintances in this city who will be sorry to hear of his death: "W.H. Tieskoetter, one of the oldest settlers of Humphrey died at Telgte, Germany, the place of his birth, Friday. Mr. Tieskoetter left here March 23 for a few months' visit to his native country, and the news of his sudden death, which was caused by a paralytic stroke, was a great shock to his family and many friends here. The deceased was born at the place of his death on November 29, 1846. During his residence in Humphrey he has conducted the Commercial hotel and was therefore known by almost every traveling man in the state. A wife, two sons and a daughter are left to mourn the loss of a good husband and father."
GORMAN--Mrs. Thomas Gorman died Friday evening after an illness of about four weeks from inflammatory rheumatism which affected the heart. Mrs. Gorman was 38 years old and leaves five orphan children to mourn the loss of both parents, two boys and three girls, the oldest being about 16 years old and the youngest 7. It will be remembered by many that Mr. Gorman, who was a brakeman on the Union Pacific, was found the 18th of September, lying almost dead on the track, between Clarks and Central City. He passed away soon after arriving at his home in this city. It was supposed he had fallen from the train while on duty. The funeral services of Mrs. Gorman were held Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Catholic church, after which the body was taken to the cemetery for burial. A great many relatives were present, among them were her four brothers. The children all go to Schuyler to live with the mother's brothers, the Higgins families.
ECHOLS--Samuel A. Echols, eldest brother of J.C. Echols of this city, died in Brooklyn, N.Y., the 12th, death caused from the third stroke of paralysis. The body was brought here Friday for burial and placed beside his father, who was buried here in 1876. J.C. Echols went as far as Chicago to meet the remains. Friday afternoon services were held in the Echols home, Rev. Luce conducting the services, assisted by Rev. Yost of Schuyler. Mr. Echols was an employe of the Union Pacific here in 1874. He was born in Colluden, Georgia, 53 years ago. He was a literary man of marked ability, holding positions on the New York World, Indianapolis Sentinel and other papers. He was the founder and manager of the Metropolitan Magazine, a publication which in less than thirteen months after it was started is said to have had the largest circulation in America, 518,000 copies. At the time of his death he was in the employ of Dunn & Co. Mr. Echols had lost his wife and three children by death in less than five years.
COMPTON--A telegram was received here by Mrs. L.M. Saley Saturday evening from A.M. Jennings of Fitzgerald Ga., announcing that her brother, Robert Compton, had dropped dead on the street in that city during the afternoon. No other word has been received. Mr. Compton was for many years a resident of this county, living about six miles northeast of this city. He was born September 16th, 1834, in Livingston county, New York, and came to this county in 1860. After about twenty years' residence here he lived in Nance and other counties and in 1895 he went to Fitzgerald, Ga. Mr. Compton was married soon before the war, entered the army, seeing active service with Sherman. When he returned home he found his wife an invalid from lung trouble, and soon after his return she died. Mr. Compton will be remembered by many of the older readers of The Journal as a kind-hearted, genial man. Peace to his memory.
KOENIG--The following taken from the columns of the Bellwood Gazette contain some facts in regard to the death of R. Koenig that The Journal did not have in hand last week, and no doubt will be of interest to the many friends of the deceased here: "Friday morning last R. Koenig, who lived about six miles northwest of Bellwood in Alexis township, left his home at about 8 o'clock, seemingly in good health. When noon came he failed to put in his appearance for dinner; but it seems that nothing was thought of this, as he had often gone to the island north of his home to fix up fences and would not return sometimes for more than half a day. However, when 5 o'clock came he was still absent. A search was then made for him and kept up until dark; but no trace of his whereabouts could be found. Saturday morning the searchers again renewed their work, when Mr. Koenig was found on the island a short distance from the bank of Platte river, dead. When found he was lying face downward, with his forehead resting on his arms. He lay as if quietly sleeping and no signs of a struggle before death were noticeable. Coroner Sample was notified and passed through Bellwood Saturday night about 10 o'clock to view the remains of deceased. The corner found in Mr. Koenig's pockets a small bottle of strychnine about half empty, also a razor and a revolver, and arrived at the conclusion that death was caused by poisoning, while members of the family think he died of heart disease. The coroner's jury was composed of the following gentlemen: Robert Cleland, Charles Buchholtz, John J. Selzer, T.P. Thaden, Frank Shut and Julius Rohrick. Mr. Koenig was 72 years of age, was married twice. His second wife is about 25 years of age. Children born to the first wife are all grown to man and womanhood. Mr. Koenig was strictly honest in his dealings, and was always respected by his neighbors and acquaintances. Funeral was held Monday at the late residence of deceased, conducted by Rev. Williams of Bellwood, after which his remains were conveyed to the Bellwood cemetery for burial."
??--Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Farrand were in Sioux City last week returning Wednesday. They attended the funeral of Mr. Farrand's grandmother who was 86 years old.
Columbus Journal, May 28, 1902
DIED
TURNER--Died at the family residence in this city Thursday evening, May 22, 1902, at 8:20, Moses K. Turner, editor of The Columbus Journal, in the 64th year of his age, his death caused by hernia and acute liver trouble.
Moses Kennedy Turner was born at Cadiz, Ohio, June 23d, 1838, and died at his residence in this city May 22d, 1902, after an illness of about ten days, well along in his sixty-fourth year.
He received an education in the common schools, and at the age of 16 commenced teaching, attending the colleges of Antioch (under Horace Mann) and New Athens during vacations. Was superintendent of the Cadiz schools and also superintendent at West Liberty, Ohio, which position he resigned in 1864 to enlist in the United States army, and saw several months of service in the Civil war, mostly in the Shenandoah valley.
In 1865 in was married at Cadiz, Ohio, to Eliza J. Craig, who with the following children survive him: Mrs. H.A. Rowe, Norfolk; Martha, Frances, Craig, Ralph, Lida, Irene and Gladys. Catherine (died in infancy) and Alice, four years ago succeeded him to the spirit world. Also two brothers and three sisters as follows: J.A. and George W., Mrs. John George, Mrs. E.H. Jenkins and Mrs. William Terrell, all residing in this city except Mrs. george residing at Perry Iowa.
In 1869 he studied law in the office of his father, Judge Allen C. Turner, and later passed the examination required by the state board and was admitted to practice. In 1870 he came to Nebraska locating here, and in May of that year formed a co-partnership with his father and established the Platte Journal, later changing the name to The Columbus Journal, the management of which he continued until the time of his death.
He was a member of the Sixteenth session of the state legislature, serving this district as senator, elected over the late Hon. Guy C. Barnum. In 1884 ran for congress in this district in a three-cornered race and was defeated by only a few votes.
How truly has somebody written: "Life is a narrow vale between the cold And barrent peaks of two eternities."
Quiet, unobtrusive, kind and gentle in manner and speech, a student by nature, applying practical and scientific rules of argument to his study and research,--such was the character of our sketch. Strongly endeared to home and family, he lived as he should, always striving for the betterment of mankind about him, and the lesson of his life could well be emulated by the best of us.
The highest tribute which the writer can pay after a personal acquaintance of eighteen years is that he was respected and honored by all who knew him without regard to class or party. While always firm in his convictions, firm in his ideas and sentiments, yet charity and mercy stood boldly out among his many good traits of character. Possessed of a strong mind and a powerful intellect, still in the most trying of times he never was known to lose his self control.
A devoted husband, a kind and indulgent parent, always honest and upright with his fellow men, the loss is not felt by family and kindred alone, but by all who knew him and they were legion. Let us hope that in the other world his reward is complete.
...
Funeral services were held from the family home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Munro offering an eloquent prayer and Rev. Luce reading the scripture lesson, taking the text for his discourse from Isaiah x1:24. Rev. Luce spoke of having looked through the bible belonging to Mr. Turner and from passages found marked throughout in the line of his righteous thought and which had guided his actions through life. "Hope;" "God so loved the world;" "By grace ye are saved;" "Whosoever will may come'" "Righteousness and salvation only from the Lord;" are a few of the passages that were dwelt on indicating the characteristic thoughts of the deceased. He said in closing: "His attention was largely given to the editing and publishing of The Journal, which has the distinction of being the oldest paper under the same editorial management in the state. His paper has always been marked for its reliability and uprightness toward all persons. Brother Turner was a man of high and noble character, ever seeking to say and do the right thing, and would not entertain the thought of being less than one of God's true noblemen. He has borne his share of pioneer life. His influence for good can never be fully realized by those who have known little or nothing of the struggles that the early settlers passed through, and especially of those who endeavored to aid in the advancement of state, society, church and journalism. This was the aim of The Columbus Journal, and I hear many praises of the work done by this paper. He early became a christian and was a very consistent follower of Christ. His bible gives evidence by its numerous markings that he studied it for information and real spiritual help. I found him ever cheerful and very clear as to his views of the duty of all men to God and humanity. One has said, 'There may be as good men in the world but there was none better.' The text of the hour is very clearly the faith of our brother. He was thoughtful and considerate toward all, seeking to make this world better by his having lived. 'In the Lord have I righteousness and strength.'"
The services were attended by the G.A.R. in a body, who draped the casket with the stars and stripes which he helped to defend at a critical time in the country's history, and which was an emblem that never failed to move him to reverence. Banks of flowers were about and nearly covered the stairway back of the casket. Six G.A.R. men, all friends and old settlers, were pallbearers, and they were as follows: W.A. McAllister, M. Whitmoyer, J.H. Galley, J.R. Meagher, E.D. Fitzpatrick and R.L. Rossiter, who acted as an escort on each side of the hearse from the house to the cemetery, where the regular G.A.R. service was held, a detachment from Co. K, N.N.G., firing the three volleys. The funeral was attended by a very large concourse of people.
In conducting his paper he never allowed personal feeling to enter into his writing; his policy was to search for the good in each person and help to encourage them to do better by praising the good qualities. There are few lines in professional life that admit of a chance for personal vengeance as does the newspaper, yet he never allowed this to interfere with what he considered his duty. Indeed, he held no resentment in his nature and was never known to slander the character of another. Many times when a disgraceful act was made public, and talked about, he would delay writing about it until almost time for printing, hoping to be spared in some way, a painful duty. In all his local news-gathering he never intentionally published matter that would seem to invade the privacy of home. The golden rule, which he held as a standard for life, was truly lived in thought and action.
His home he loved above all places, and found no greater pleasure than having his family about him. With his children he was always affectionate. We do not remember of his once commanding one of them. His discipline was to advise and counsel. He never struck one of his family in punishment, and although many cares and trouble attend the raising of a large family, he was always patient, never complaining.
The Journal has lost its pilot, the public has lost a friend who believed his duty was to "support the weak, be patient toward all men, see that none render evil for evil, but ever follow that which is good."
He is with his God for "He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God and he shall be my son."
[...and...]
TURNER--Those present from a distance to attend the funeral of M.K. Turner were: Mr. and Mrs. John George, Perry, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Craig, Craig, Nebr.; Howard Rowe, Norfolk; Mrs. George Brown and daughter Miss Clara of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. W.S. Craig and Mrs. Mary Phillips, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Brown, Humphrey; Mr. and Mrs. John Craig and Mr. and Mrs. Mapes of Schuyler.STUREK--The following is taken from Monday's Omaha World-Herald. Mrs. Kate Olsifka, mother of the boy, went down Sunday but word has not been received from her as to his death. Sturek has a younger brother in the Philippines: "M.J. Sturek of Columbus, Neb., died early yesterday morning in a local hospital from the effects of injuries received by being run over by a freight train near Minden, and an amputation of one arm at the shoulder, performed later in this city. Sturek has been working in a gang on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific near Minden. He boarded a freight train Saturday, about noon, intending to come to Council Bluffs. It is stated he was discovered by a brakeman a short distance from Minden, riding on the bumpers between two cars. The brakeman ordered him to jump off, and when he failed to do so pushed him off, it is charged, just as the train was crossing a small bridge, Sturek fell with one arm across the rails, and it was badly mangled. He was brought to this city several hours later and his arm amputated about 5 o'clock. He did not rally well from the operation. He was 24 years old, and one of his brothers, Peter Sturek, lives on North Twenty-eighth street, Omaha. Coroner Treynor will hold an inquest this afternoon." [Since the above was put into type we learn that the remains of the young man will arrive here this Tuesday evening.]
BINDER--Mary, the 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Binder died Monday afternoon after a long illness from consumption, at the family home seven miles west of this city in Butler township. The funeral will be held this (Wednesday) morning, interment in the Catholic cemetery at Duncan.
BRUNO--Mrs. M.C. Bloedorn left for Burlington, Ia., Saturday morning in answer to a telegram announcing the death of her father, George Bruno.
Columbus Journal, June 4, 1902
MARRIED
LUCHSINGER-JOSSI--Mr. Peter Luchsinger and Miss Anna L. Jossi will be married today and leave immediately after for a trip to Omaha and other places. Mr. Luchsinger, who is the efficient cashier of the First National bank, has purchased the W.W. Rice property east of town where the worthy couple will move as soon as they return home.RHONE-McDONALD--Friends of the Rhone family who visit the Farrand home here frequently, will be interested in the following, from the Kearney Era-Standard: "Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Rhone left over the Burlington Route on Monday morning for Kansas City, Mo., to attend the wedding of their son, Robert Rhone, to Miss Mary McDonald. The wedding took place at the bride's mother's, Wednesday eve., May 28, at 8:30. The bride is prominent in musical and literary circles."
DIED
PLUMB--Died, at his farm residence six miles east of this city, Sunday afternoon at 3:05 o'clock of dropsy, John Plumb, in the 66th year of his age.
Mr. Plumb was born near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, in January, 1836. At the age of 16, he enlisted as a soldier in the English army and served his country well for five years during the Crimean war. At the siege of Sebastopol, while lying in the trenches, a shell burst near him, the concussion of which affected his hearing and caused deafness ever after.
After his service in the army he was employed as a policeman in London and Wisbech. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Waling; unto them were born five children--John T., S. Akes, Henry W., Mary A. Dunlap and Alice--all living, Henry W. and Mrs. Dunlap being residents of Franklin county, this state.
In 1868 Mr. Plumb came with his family to America, first settling in Illinois, and later in 1884 removed to Nebraska, locating near Lindsay, and a few years ago purchased a farm six miles east of this place where he has since resided.
Mr. Plumb was a man of noble impulse, honored and respected by all with whom he came in contact. The funeral took place this Tuesday afternoon from the residence, Rev. Luce conducting the services, burial in the Columbus cemetery beside the remains of his wife who departed this life several years ago.
The family have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends and neighbors in their sad affliction. A kind and indulgent parent has gone to receive his reward. Peace to his memory.PLEVANIC--A Polish boy, John Plevanic, aged 14 years, died in the hospital Thursday, from pneumonia. He leaves a mother and one brother, his father having died about a year ago on the voyage over to this country.
The Columbus Journal, June 11, 1902
BIRTHS
FREIDIG--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Freidig, Monday, a daughter.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
HILLSABECK-BLOEDORN--Prof. Hillsabeck, now of Central City, formerly superintendent of schools in Platte Center, will be married today (Wednesday) to Miss Lydia Bloedorn at the home of the bride's father in Platte Center.MARRIED
GONDRING-HOPPE--Mr. Wm. Gondring and Miss Helen Hoppe both of this vicinity were made man and wife by Judge Wells of Schuyler Saturday, June 7. Our best wishes for a happy voyage. [Richland.]KERNS-NOH--Word comes to us of the marriage of one of our young men, Clarence Kerns to Miss Edith Noh, of Clarkson, Sunday, June 8. They are expected here in a few days when a reception will be held for them at Mr. and Mrs. John Kern's with whom this worthy couple will make their home. Well done Clarence and Edie. [Richland.]
DIED
MORRISSEY--Thursday's Lincoln Journal contained the following: "J.C. Morrissey has received rather meager details concerning the death of Michael Morrissey, his brother, in the province of Alberta. A newspaper from Calgary says that a coroner's jury returned a verdict that he came to his death from blood poison in all probability. He was suffering from a growth on his hand which had been there for many years, but which had only recently caused him any pain. When on the long trip to his ranch, he was caught in a very severe storm and it is believed that complications must have set in that caused his death. He was found five miles from his ranch. Other lives were lost in the severe storms that have been experienced of late in the northwest territory."SPEICE--Charles, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Bont Speice, aged 5 months died Friday noon from kidney trouble, after one week's illness. The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Van conducting the service.
CALVIN--Chief of Police Joseph Calvin, of David City committed suicide Sunday by shooting himself in the temple. He was despondent on account of poor health.
Columbus Journal, June 18, 1902
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued marriage license Saturday to Henry Miles aged 69 and Mrs. Elza J. Wampole aged 71.MARRIED
MILES-WAMPOLE--Henry Miles and Mrs. Eliza J. Wampole were married Saturday evening at the home of D.N. Miner, Justice H.J. Hudson officiating. Mrs. Wampole is the mother of Mrs. Miner.DIED
MACA; TROFHOLTZ--Edie, the seven-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Maca died of cholera infantum Tuesday morning, June 10, and about the same hour God called its neighbor infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Trofholtz to that better world. Both funerals were held at their parents' home Wednesday p.m., and bodies laid to rest in the Richland cemetery. It was a sad occasion and sympathy is extended to both families.VAUGHT--The Genoa Times says that Mrs. Elbert Vaught died at the family home east of town at an early hour yesterday morning. A few hours previous to her death she gave birth to a child weighing twenty-six pounds. The child lived but a short time. Funeral services will be held in the Quaker church today (Friday) at 3:30. Drs. Davis of this place and Geer of Columbus, are reported to have said that a child weighing twenty-six pounds at birth was something unheard of before. They attended Mrs. Vaught in her illness.
TROFHOLZ--The three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Trofholz, near Richland, died Wednesday from whooping cough. The funeral was held Thursday from the home, Rev. Grauenhorst conducting the services.
MYLET--Miss Susie Mylet, for several years one of the teachers of this county, died Sunday week at the home of her parents near Platte Center.
POLLOCK--Mrs. C.E. Pollock gave birth to a 12-pound boy Thursday, which died a few hours after birth. The mother is doing well.
The Columbus Journal, June 25, 1902
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
FROEMEL-FROEMEL--Carl Froemel, the Eleventh street jeweler, will be married next Monday in the Catholic church at Humphrey to Miss Mary Froemel of Broken Bow. Although the names are similar, the parties are in nowise related to each other.MARRIED
TOWN-BROWER--Wilbert T. Town, one of Columbus' most popular young men, employed at E. Schostag's, left the city Saturday afternoon for his old home in Hamburg, Iowa, where this (Wednesday) will occur his marriage to Miss Lillian Brower, a charming young lady of that city. After a short wedding tour the young couple will come to Columbus and make this their home. The many friends here will wish the young people the very best of all that earth affords.SCOFIELD-SHOAF--The following telegram from Valparaiso, Nebr., the 18th tells of the marriage of a former Columbus young lady who resided here about five years ago: "At 8 o'clock this morning a pretty wedding occurred at the M.E. parsonage at this place, the principals being Miss Martha Shoaf and Mr. J.W. Scofield, the ceremony being performed by the bride's brother, Rev. W.H. Shoaf. The happy couple left for Denver and other points of interest in the mountains. They will be at home to their friends at Valparaiso after July 1."
COOLIDGE-LEATHER--On Tuesday of last week Joseph W. Coolidge and Miss Grace Leather were united in marriage at the county judge's office, Judge Ratterman officiating. The Journal joins with the many friends of the couple in wishing them long life, happiness and prosperity.
DIED
VAUGHT--Funeral service over the remains of Mrs. E.M. Vaught was held in the Quaker chruch Friday afternoon, Rev. crews officiating, and the remains laid to rest in the Friend cemetery. Mrs. Vaught, whose maiden name Emma C. Hedman, daughter of Jonas Hedman, was born on the old homestead in Platte county, February 21, 1870, and at the time of her death was 32 years, 3 months and 21 days old. On July 4, 1891, she was married to E.M. Vaught who, with two children, survive her. Her mother, three sisters and three brothers preceded her to that better world, and the aged father is left alone. Deceased was a sincere christian woman--a member of the M.E. church of Genoa.[--Genoa Times.]