The Columbus Journal, October 1, 1902
BIRTHS
JONES--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Jones, Sept. 24, a son.BEARD--Go away from home for the news. Friday's Bellwood Gazette says: "A little twelve pound barber arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Beard of Columbus at an early hour yesterday morning."
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman has issued marriage licenses to the following parties: Paul Roth and Miss Bertha Heibel; John Wobken, Scribner, and Miss Helen Soplna of Colfax county; John J. Bodewig of Lindsay and Miss Gertrude Hassman of St. Bernard; August Cremers and Mrs. Mary Sherman both of St. Bernard.MARRIED
ROTH-HEIBEL--Paul Roth and Miss Bertha Heibel will be married this (Tuesday) afternoon at the home of the bride's father, Cebert Heibel, northeast of town. A large circle of friends have been invited to witness the ceremony.DIED
BRIGGS--Alpheus M. Briggs, a former resident of this city, and well known to elder readers of The Journal died Wednesday of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Rieder, in Council Bluffs, from cancer, aged 69 years. Three sons, B.J. Briggs of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Henry C. Briggs of Victor, Montana, and Clifford G. Briggs of Warm Springs, Montana, and two daughters, Mrs. George Rieder and Mrs. F.M. Compton of Council Bluffs, survive him. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Rieder, interment in Walnut Hill cemetery. The decased will be kindly remembered by all old-time friends here.BOROWIAK--Mrs. Anna Borowiak, aged 70 years, died Wednesday of last week after a few days' illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Gutzmer in the southern part of the city. Mrs. Borowiak was born in Poland and came to America in 1870. She leaves five children, Mrs. Joseph Gutzmer, Mrs. John Kryzki, Mrs. Joseph Chlopek, Leo and Martin Borowiak. One sister, Mrs. Polack of Independence, Iowa, attended the funeral, which was held Saturday morning in the Duncan Catholic church. The body was laid to rest in the Duncan cemetery beside that of her husband who died some nine years ago.
KRAMER--Carl Kramer started Monday afternoon for Chicago, called by the death of his brother, Ferdinand Kramer.
The Columbus Journal, October 8, 1902
MARRIED
DENEEN-LYONS--J.M. Deneen of Columbus and Miss Myrtle Lyons of Madison were married Wednesday morning last in Madison. The couple came to Columbus the same day and are now on a trip to Denver and Salt Lake City, expecting to be gone several weeks. When they return they will go to house keeping in Madison where Mr. Deneen has purchased a fine new home.BEERS-PETERSON--A.U. Mayfield in the St. Joseph News says: "Robert C. Beers and Hulda Peterson were married in Chicago. The parson made the ceremony short and simply said: 'Two Beers.'"
DIED
EIMERS--Mrs. Wm. Eimers died Wednesday afternoon of last week at her home in Humphrey. Just a week previously a little babe was born to her but lived only a few hours, and Mrs. Eimers seemed for several days to be recovering health when she was suddenly taken with appendicitis and passed to her eternal home Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was Miss Rose Schmidt before her marriage to Mr. Eimers in 1892. She leaves her husband and three children, two girls and one boy, to mourn the loss of a devoted mother and wife. Mrs. Eimers had many friends in Columbus and was a member of the Woman's club of this city. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Catholic church at Humphrey, where she was a devoted member and an earnest worker.STURGEON--J.L. Sturgeon died at his home in the northwest part of the city Friday evening, after six months' suffering with stomach and liver trouble.
Mr. Sturgeon was born in Louisville, Ky., September 22, 1843, moving with his family while in infancy, to Wisconsin.
He joined Co. A, 18th Wisconsin Infantry soon after the war broke out, and with the exception of a short furlough at the end of three years service, he fought for his country to the close of the war. In the battle of Corinth Mr. Sturgeon received a wound in the forehead.
Immediately after the war he went to Montana, passing through Columbus on his way, which was but a village at that time. He spent six years in mining camps in the west, and then took a homestead in Butler county, Nebraska, where he lived until 1885, when he purchased the farm just south of this city. Mr. Sturgeon was one of triplets, one boy living to be 18 years old, and the sister is still living. Mr. Sturgeon was married in 1875 to Miss Maggie Aden, who, with their four children, Henry, Lydia, Anna and Mary, survive him. One son died in infancy. Mr. Sturgeon was a remarkable man in many ways. Possessed with a keen sense of humor, and a sympathetic nature, he made many friends. He took little pleasure away from his own home and although living almost within the city limits, he seldom left the place and then only when business demanded his attention. His cheerfulness and thoughtfulness was manifest to the last, although he suffered greatly.
The funeral was held from the home Sunday afternoon, Rev. Luce conducting the service at the house and Baker Post G.A.R. at the cemetery. The following comrades acted as pall bearers: E.H. Funk, J.H. Galley, R.L. Rossiter, W.A. McAllister, Ed. Clark and E.O. Rector.
One by one the old soldiers are passing away to answer roll call in the Spirit land. Peace to his memory.
The Columbus Journal, October 15, 1902
DIED
KINNAN--The following was received by us too late for last week's publication. The deceased was well and favorably known by many Journal readers:
After a severe illness of six weeks J.R. Kinnan, an old soldier of Polk county, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, leaving a wife and six children to mourn his loss.
Joseph R. Kinnan was born at Bellefountaine, Ohio, May 20, 1838. He spent the early part of his life with his parents, after which he was educated at Fort Wayne, Indiana. After finishing his common education he studied law. When the Civil war broke out he enlisted in the 44th regiment of Indiana volunteers and served through the greater part of the war. In 1868 he was married to Jennie Musick of Lincoln, Ill. Seven children were born to them, two sons and five daughters, all but one daughter still survive. In February 1876 he moved with his family on a farm in eastern Polk county where the family still reside.NIEMOLLER--Franz J. Niemoller, who was brought to St. Mary's hospital from Platte Center a few days ago, died Sunday evening of apoplexy.
The deceased was born in 1834 in Aldenburg, Germany, coming to America when 20 years old. He came to Platte Center, this county, in 1879 and for the past seventeen years has conducted a clothing and jewelry store in that town. One brother, Ignatz, lives near Monroe.
The funeral will be held in the Catholic church this city Thursday morning.LAMB--The remains of Mrs. B.F. Lamb of Genoa passed through Columbus Saturday from Lincoln. About two weeks ago Mrs. Lamb became violently insane and was taken to the asylum in Lincoln, where she died a few days ago. She was about 45 years old and leaves three children.
HELLER--Mrs. Heller, wife of Albert Heller, of the firm of Adler & Heller, who did business in Columbus in the early '70s, died in Omaha Thursday week. She was prominent in Jewish circles as a woman of great intelligence and philanthropy. Mrs. Heller was born in Baden, Germany, fifty-one years ago. She was married to Mr. Heller in Omaha twenty-three years ago. They have four children.
The Columbus Journal, October 22, 1902
BIRTHS
MARTIN--The Central City Democrat says: "The home of J.C. Martin was brightened Tuesday morning by the arrival of a bright and interesting bran new up-to-date, ten-pound girl. All doing well."ASCHE--Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Asche are the happy parents of a son who arrived at their home Saturday. The young heir weights nine pounds.
MARRIED
SMITH-MADDEN--Mrs. A.J. Smith and son Jay, went to Denver Monday, where they will attend the wedding of Miss Celia Madden and Mr. E.H. Smith on Wednesday. Miss Madden is a sister of Mrs. Smith and the groom is a brother of Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith is a conductor on the Colorado Southern railroad and the couple will reside in Pueblo. Miss Madden has many friends here who know of her excellent qualities and who will wish her a very happy future.GROVE-GROVE--Herbert Grove of Cedar Rapids and Miss Agnes Grove of Morristown, N.J., were married at the Methodist parsonage last Thursday evening, Rev. Luce officiating. The bride and groom are cousins.
PENNINGTON-LISCO--Mr. O.C. Pennington of Silver Creek and Miss Bella Lisco of Columbus were married in Nebraska City the 12th. Friends of the couple will wish them a happy future.
DIED
SULLIVAN--Miss Kate Sullivan, aged 62 years, died Thursday at the home of her brother, Thomas Sullivan, in the west part of the city. Miss Sullivan had been ill for fourteen years from stomach trouble but had not been seriously ill until a few days before her death. The deceased was born in Ireland, coming to America in 1873, living on a farm north of Columbus until about eight years ago, since when she has been living with her brother. Funeral services were held in the Catholic church Saturday and interment made in the cemetery, near by.CAMPBELL--Ivory Campbell and Mr. Sheffler, both of Genoa, were hunting near Silver Creek last Tuesday, when in adjusting the guns in the buggy, one was accidentally discharged, both loads of the double-barrelled shot gun entering Mr. Campbell's right arm just below the shoulder, completely shattering his arm. He was brought to Columbus and the same day the limb was amputated. Owing to his weakened condition from loss of blood, he was unable to survive, and died Wednesday morning at the hospital. He leaves a wife and one child.
SHANNON--Joseph O. Shannon, the subject of this sketch, an old time Columbus resident, and father of O.C. Shannon of this city, died in the hospital at Independence, Iowa, last Thursday, where he had been taken from the soldiers' home in Marshalltown, Iowa, last May. He had suffered for some time from wounds received in the army, but not until last May did they give him serious trouble.
Mr. Shannon was 74 years old. He was born in Kentucky, but grew to manhood in Ohio, later going to Iowa and about 1868 coming to Columbus where he lived for many years. In 1882 he moved to Plattsmouth where his wife still lives with her daughters. In 1895 he went to Iowa, there to make his home with the comrades he had fought with. The following from the Marshalltown, Iowa, Times-Republican, gives an idea of his army life:
"Capt. Shannon was one of the best known members of the Home and had been in the institution since Nov. 16, 1895, coming from Oklahoma. He had an excellent war record, and served practically throughout the entire struggle. He was one of the three months men in 1861 and served through the time of his enlistment, only to return home and recruit Company E, of the Fourteenth Iowa, of which he was made captain. He was wounded at the first day's engagement at Shiloh, on April 6, 1862, and was one of the number of General Prentiss' division captured by the confederates. After being exchanged he was unfit for army service on account of his wound, and later resigned his commission. He recovered before many months and enlisted again, this time in May, 1864, as a private in the Ninth Iowa cavalry. He was discharged on June 12, 1865, with the rank of captain, at Little Rock, Ark.
Captain Shannon is spoken of by men who served under him as one of the most considerate and thoughtful of officers. Many times, when on long marches, and when rations became short his men testify that he spent nearly all his salary for food, which he distributed equally among the members of his company, in order that they might not go hungry."
While in the service he received three serious wounds, was captured and imprisoned nine months in Andersonville prison and five months in other prisons in the south.
Mr. Shannon possessed more than ordinary ability and during his residence in Columbus he was prominent in political affairs, holding the office of county superintendent in 1870-'71. He also held the offices of justice and of constable at different times.
His children were anxious to care for him in later years, but he preferred living in Marshalltown, where a beautiful home is given the soldiers who fought for their country.
The remains were taken to Marshalltown where funeral services were held in the chapel of the Soldiers' home Saturday, and interment made in the Home cemetery, as had been the request of the deceased.
Mr. Shannon leaves his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Virgie McVicker and Mrs. Leesley all of Plattsmouth, and O.C. Shannon of Columbus.
The Columbus Journal, October 29, 1902
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
SWEENEY-FURSMAN--Announcement cards of the coming marriage of Wm. Sweeney, the genial director of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show band to Miss Eugenia Fursman of New York City, on November 18, have been received in this city. Mr. Sweeney's numerous friends here will wish him and his abundance of happiness and prosperity.DIED
LILLIE--Harvey Lillie, a prominent David City business man, was murdered in his bed early Friday morning, some person unknown shooting him in the head. He died after a few hours during which time he was unconscious. Absolutely no clue has been obtained of a definite character as to the identity of the murderer. If the shooting was done by strangers there are some points in the known environment that are puzzling the people who are investigating the case. No one except Mrs. Lillie is reported to have seen any burglar or robber either before or after the murder. Numerous names are being mentioned and David City people will not be surprised should one or more prominent parties be placed in the custody of the sheriff at the conclusion of the inquest which is being held. Two special detectives are assisting the officers in their work. Mr. Lillie was about 38 years old and an employe of the Nye & Schneider company. He leaves a wife and one daughter 12 years old.FINLEY--Mrs. Wm. Graves started Friday for Sterling, Kansas, where she was called by the death Thursday of her sister, Mrs. Robert Finley. The latter will be remembered by many of our readers as she was a resident here several years ago.
RICKLY--The Rickly families here received word Sunday morning that the wife of Charles Rickly, living in Omaha, was found dead in bed that morning, by her sons. Mrs. Rickly was troubled with heart disease and was sick Saturday, her two sons sitting up until 3 in the morning attending to her wants. They then went to bed supposing she was resting quietly but in the morning found she was dead. Mr. Rickly was in Oklahoma City and could not be communicated with until Monday. Mrs. Rickly's former home was in Monmouth, Ill., where her body will probably be taken for burial. She was about 45 years old and leaves her husband, Charles E. Rickly, two sons Maynard and Fred aged about 14 and 10 respectively.
MEEKS--Dr. G.P. Meeks, osteopath, who was located here about a year ago, died in Newcastle, Pa., the 9th of this month after three weeks' illness. The remains were taken to Kirksville, Mo., his old home, for burial. Dr. Meeks had many staunch friends in Columbus who extend sincere sympathy to his devoted wife. We clip the following from the Kirksville, Mo., Journal: "The news of the death of Dr. Pearl Meeks, a son of Judge and Mrs. George W. Meeks, which reached Kirksville Friday, caused universal regret among the people of this city. His friends and relatives were hopeful for his recovery, but it seems that it was to be different. In the death of Dr. Meeks Adair county has lost one of its best young men. No man stood higher in the community than he; no man had a higher regard for the very best things in life than Dr. Meeks; always industrious, honorable and upright in his business and social relations. His reputation for honesty of purpose, cleanness of character, and sterling integrity remains unsullied. Taken away while in the prime of young manhood, with a future replete with promise of much success and usefulness, his place is left vacant and his life's work will remain forever unfinished."
ROBLEY--Mrs. Sarah Robley of Centerville, Iowa, sister of Mrs. C.W. Zeigler and L. Gerrard of Columbus and Mrs. Strother and the Gerrard brothers of Monroe, was instantly killed last Thursday in a runaway. She leaves seven children. Mrs. Robley was one of the old settlers of Platte county, coming here with her parents in 1859 and remaining until 1866.
WEIBEL--Mrs. Josephine Weibel aged 70 years died last Friday at the home of her son, Mike, living across the Loup river. Mrs. Weibel was born in Germany, coming to America in 1881, living most of the time near Columbus. She was married fifty years ago, her husband passing to the world beyond in 1894. She leaves three sons, Mike of this county, Mat in Oregon and Lawrence in Colorado. Funeral services were held in the Catholic church Saturday afternoon after which the body was buried in the near-by cemetery.
WHALEN--Patrick Whalen, an old time resident of Schuyler, died at the Sisters' hospital in COlumbus, Wednesday night. He leaves a wife and several children residing in __ss county, Illinois. He was well known to most of the old residents of Schuyler.--Schuyler Sun.
HAUGHAWOUT--Dr. E.Y. Haughawout of Benoa, formerly of Columbus, passed through the city Thursday on his way to Fremont where he took the remains of his wife, for burial. In regard to her death we clip the following from the Genoa Times: "Mrs. E.Y. Haughawout died at the family home in the west part of town at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning. She was taken suddenly ill Sunday, and a few hours before her death gave birth to a baby boy, which at this writing is still alive. Mrs.Haughawout's maiden name was Maggie Tripp. Fourteen years ago at Columbus she was married to E.Y. Haughawout. Five children were born to them--Edith, aged 13; Clifford, aged 11; Ruth, aged 9; a baby 1 year old, and the one born Monday."
The Columbus Journal, November 5, 1902
BIRTHS
FAUBLE; RATHBURN--Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Fauble are parents of a daughter, coming to their home last Tuesday. On the same day and almost the same hour and very near neighbors of the Faubles a son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Rathburn.WISE--Friends of Charles Wise who lives in Argentine, Kansas, will be pleased to know that he is the happy parent of a young son which arrived at his home a few days ago.
GIETZEN--Dr. and Mrs. Gietzen are the happy parents of a young son who arrived at their home Monday night. All are doing well.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman to the following parties: Oscar Lundkerg and Miss Hannah Hydeman both of Genoa; Fred Wysocki and Sophia Mimick both of Columbus; Talbot Hashar and Miss Cora Peck both of Bellwood; John M. Carter and Miss Mary Meyer both of Platte county; Adolph Schumacker of Boone county and Miss Susie Heinen of Humphrey.MARRIED
KEATING-LONGTON--Jack Keating was married October 22d to Miss Mamie Longton of Riverton, Nebraska, at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is the sister of Mr. Keating's first wife and passed her girlhood days in this city. Mr. Keating is baggage agent for the Union Pacific in Cheyenne and the newly-wedded couple have begun housekeeping in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Keating have the hearty congratulations of their many friends in Columbus.EVERETT-MOORMAN--G.T. Everett, the local manager of the new Independent telephone line, was married last Wednesday to Miss Edith Moorman of Packwood, Ia., at the home of the bride. The couple arrived here a few days later and expect to make Columbus their future home.
DIED
WURDEMAN--Paul Henry, the seven weeks' old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wurdeman died at the home of Mrs. E. Pohl Monday noon after a few hours' sickness. The child was well until Monday morning and its sudden sickness and death was a shock to all the relatives. On account of the feeble health of Mrs. Wurdeman the baby had been brought in to the grandmother several weeks ago, but Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Wurdeman came in from their home northeast of town in order that the mother could be nearer the physician's care. The funeral of the infant took place this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. E. Pohl. The bereaved parents have sincere sympathy of their many friends.??--Mrs. K.A. Kehoe arrived home Wednesday evening from Canada, where she was called on Oct. 10th by a message announcing the serious illness of her mother. Upon arriving she found that her mother had passed away.--Platte Center Signal.
The Columbus Journal, November 12, 1902
BIRTHS
ADAMS--Gus G. Becher received word Friday of the birth of a son to his daughter, Mrs. C.E. Adams of Omaha.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman to the following parties: Oscar Lundkerg and Miss Hannah Hydeman both of Genoa; Fred Wysocki and Sophia Mimick both of Columbus; Talbot Hashar and Miss Cora Peck both of Bellwood; John M. Carter and Miss Mary Meyer both of Platte county; Adolph Schumacker of Boone county and Miss Susie Heinen of Humphrey.DIED
BORCHERS--One of the most cold-blooded and horrible crimes ever committed in Platte county was the murder of Gerhard Borchers, a well-to-do farmer living three miles northeast of Humphrey, a week ago last Friday. The murder was committed by the step-son, Herman, who had purchased a shot gun the Wednesday before for the premeditated purpose of taking the life of his step-father. Two younger boys were parties to the crime, but claim that the elder one committed the deed. The boys are Herman, aged 14, August aged 12 and John, 8 years old.
Mrs. Borchers, the mother of the boys, died last spring leaving an infant and four other children to mourn the loss of a mother and wife. His intense feeling in the death of his wife deeply affected Mr. Borchers and the gloom and sadness that pervaded the home is probably the cause of this unnatural occurrence. It is hard to believe that three young boys could have planned and executed so dreadful a crime without the sad condition of absence of kind home influences.
The story as told by the boys, after going through a cross-questioning by Sheriff Byrnes, is about as follows: The boys bought a shot gun the Tuesday before, hiding it in the barn. About 9 o'clock Friday morning Herman quietly slipped up behind his step-father, firing about six inches from his head killing him instantly. The boys then dragged the body out of the house, thence to an old straw stack, and placing a load of fresh straw on top of the body, set fire to it. On Saturday the boys went to town and wanted to purchase a water tank of a merchant, but he refused to sell it to them without an order from their father. The boys stated that did not know where their father was, that he had left home. Friends of Mr. Borchers were notified, and after a search the charred body of the man was found in the burned straw stack.
Sheriff Byrnes was notified and a close investigation made. After cross-examination of the boys the above story was got from them.
The coroner's jury composed of D.T. Robison, Charles Schueth, Nels Peterson, Peter O'Shea, Jacob Fischer and Con Heesacker, with Dr. McKinley as acting coroner, rendered a verdict accusing Herman Borchers of the crime and implicating August and John as parties to the murder by the fact that they knew and had discussed among themselves and pre-arranged the murder.
Herman and August are in the jail here but John, the youngest son, was allowed to return home with his uncle, George Borchers.
The funeral of Mr. Borchers was held Sunday morning in Humphrey from the German Baptist church of which he was a member.
The deceased was highly respected by all who knew him and was never known to be cruel to his family. He was about 53 years old and a native of Germany.EBEL--Mrs. Michael Ebel, aged 68 years, died at her home seven miles south of town last Friday morning. She was born in Germany and for the last thirty-six years has lived on the farm south of Columbus. Mrs. Ebel was the mother of six children, three sons and three daughters. The funeral was held Monday in Bellwood.
MEITSECK--Frank Meitseck, aged 24 years, living in Polk county thirteen miles southwest of Columbus, was killed Saturday afternoon about 5 o'clock while moving a house, the building falling on him and death ensued before he could be released. He leaves a wife who is a sister of John Kotlar of this city. They had been married about two years. The funeral was held Monday at 10 o'clock.
The Columbus Journal, November 19, 1902
BIRTHS
ANDERSON--Born, to Mrs. A. Anderson, Friday morning, a son. All well and doing nicely.HINKLEMAN--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Hinkleman Sunday last, a seven pound boy, and John is stepping correspondingly high.
KUMMER--Born, Friday last to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kummer, a daughter.
MARRIED
OAKWOOD-CLARK--Mrs. Lorenzo Clark, formerly a Columbus resident, was married recently at San Diego, California, to Dr. C.H. Oakwood. They will tour Europe for two years then settle on the Pacific coast.DIED
McPATRY--C.D. McPatry, a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. DeLand of this city, was killed in an accident at Lovelock, Nevada, last Tuesday night. Mr. McPatry was engineer at a gravel pit and he with another workman were under the dynamo car making repairs, when a work train backed into them and McPatry was so badly hurt that he died in a few hours. After he was injured he was taken to a hospital in Sacramento, California. Mrs. DeLand of this city went out immediately to her daughter who was in Salt Lake City, but in some way she missed her, Mrs. McPatry leaving that city before her arrival there. The body of Mr. McPatry arrived here Saturday and funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Luce officiating. The deceased was born April 2, 1877, his parents being of a royal family in France. One sister is the wife of Al. Ringling, the famous showman, but could not be heard from in time for the funeral. One brother is now in the Philippines. Mr. McPatry lived in Columbus a few years ago and was employed in Fred. Stevens' livery. He was an exceptionally kind hearted man and a great favorite among those who knew him. He leaves a young wife whom he married in April, 1900, and one young son a year old to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father.THOMPSON--W.H. Thompson, aged 73 years, died early Monday morning at his home south of Oconee. Last Tuesday Mr. Thompson suffered a stroke of paralysis, which caused his death, on Monday. The deceased was born in Rockland county, New York, and came to Platte county, Nebraska, twenty-three years ago, where he has since resided. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter, all grown to manhood and womanhood. The funeral services were held this Tuesday morning in the Methodist church this city, Rev. Luce officiating.
WHALEN--The body of Patrick Whalen, who died here October 23, was buried last Wednesday afternoon in the Catholic cemetery, services being held first in the Catholic church. It will be remembered Mr. Whalen was brought to the hospital here several months ago from Colfax county, where he died. The body was embalmed and held at Gass' undertaking rooms until relatives in Ashland, Illinois, gave instructions for the burial. Physician, druggist, hospital and undertaking bills prevented the shipment of the body from the city until they could be provided for, and the relatives finally made the above arrangements for the burial.
The Columbus Journal, November 26, 1902
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman has issued a marriage license to John Eurick of Polk county and Miss Mary Binder of Platte county.MARRIED
KENNEY-SHANNON--Miss Bessie Shannon, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Shannon, was married Wednesday evening of last week at 7 o'clock at the home of her parents, to Mr. Wilmer B. Kenney of Canon City, Colorado. Rev. Luce of the Methodist church officiated. Mr. Bert Strother of Monroe and Miss Lettitia Speice were groomsman and bridesmaid. Only a few invited friends were present to witness the ceremony. The couple left Thursday morning for their future home in Canon City, where the groom has a position as telegraph operator. Mr. Kenney was employed in the Union Pacific freight depot here a few years ago and made many friends while in the city. Miss Shannon is a Columbus girl, having spent all her life in this city and possesses many excellent qualities. Their friends wish them a happy future.MICHAELSON-HAMLIN--Mr. Julius Michaelson and Miss Paulina Hamlin, both of Creston, this county, were united in marriage last Wednesday by Judge Ratterman in his office at the court house. A number of friends of the couple accompanied them here to witness the ceremony.
ELSTON-KUBA--Samuel R. Elston, son of G.W. Elston, and Miss Lena Kuba were married Thursday afternoon by Justice H.J. Hudson in his office room.
DIED
HILLIARD--Helen, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Hilliard of Oconee, died the 11th, from croup and was buried the 12th. Funeral services were held at the home and the body brought to Columbus for burial. The child was one year old.ROBERTS; RICE--Dr. H.J. Arnold received a letter recently from Wilson Rice of Canon City, Colorado, saying that his wife's brother, Mr. Roberts, who was his partner in the dairy business, had been accidentally killed on the 16th. Mr. Roberts was returning from the dairy and in crossing the railroad track a fast mail train ran into his wagon, killing him instantly. Since Mr. Rice wrote to Dr. Arnold, word was received from there that his father, W.W. Rice had died. Mrs. Rice is still very sick with rheumatism from which she has suffered for many years, and the family have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends here.
The Columbus Journal, December 3, 1902
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman to John Brunken and Miss Mary Brunken both of Platte county, and to Wm. Choat and Miss Grace Earl both of Madison county. The last named couple were married by Judge Ratterman Monday.MARRIED
MOORE-POST--Miss Hallie Post, well known in this city, and niece of Judge A.M. Post, was married at her home in York Wednesday last to Arthur Moore.DIED
WITCHEY--Victoria G. Witchey, wife of J.W. Witchey of Duncan, died at her home last Tuesday evening from liver trouble, aged 65 years. Mrs. Witchey was born in New York state. She came to Columbus and was married January 1, 1872, to Mr. Witchey. She leaves her husband, three sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent wife and mother. Funeral services were held Thursday morning in the Duncan school building, Rev. Luce of this city officiating, after which the body was brought here and interred in the Columbus cemetery. Mrs. Witchey was a woman possessing very many friends and the family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their bereavement.PLATH--Ludwig John Plath died Tuesday of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Brunken, ten miles northwest of this city after an illness of about three months. Mr. Plath was born May 25, 1826, in Prussia, Germany. He came to America in 1869 and located in New Jersey where he worked at his trade, that of finishing carpenter. He came to Platte county about twenty-four years ago. His wife died in 1874. Mr. Plath leaves three sons and three daughters, Leopold, William and Gus Plath of this city, Mrs. John Brunken and Miss Matilda Plath west of Columbus and Mrs. C. Kasant of New Jersey. Funeral services were held Friday from the Loseke German Lutheran church, Rev. Frese officiating, after which the remains were laid to rest in the near-by cemetery.
MORRILL--Horace, one of the Rev. Morrill twins, dropped dead in Tekamah last Tuesday. Heart failure was the cause of death. He was 35 years old and apparently in perfect health. Neither one of the brothers were married. Several weeks ago the Rev. Morrill held services three evenings in the Methodist church here, when they were greeted with large audiences to hear them in their gospel services. Their home has been in Chicago where they own the Gospel Ship church.
HEATON--Henry Heaton, police judge of Central City, was found on the Union Pacific tracks Wednesday night of last week in an unconscious condition with a wound over the right eye and bruises on the back of the head. He died the following afternoon. An inquest was held and the verdict was that death was caused by wounds received in a manner unknown to the jury. Some think he was struck by a passing train, while others believe he was waylaid.
GRAPHE--Philip Graphe, aged about 60 years, a German by birth, died last Tuesday at the hospital in this city, death being caused from paralysis. The deceased had been an invalid in the hospital since last May, coming here from Saint Helena, Cedar county, Nebraska. The funeral occurred here Friday.
The Columbus Journal, December 10, 1902
BIRTHS
HANEY--Born, to Mrs. JOseph Haney, Dec. 2, a daughter.SHELDON--Born, to Mrs. Clarence Sheldon, Sunday, a daughter.
MARRIED
BAIRD-IRWIN--Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Irwin of Genoa, a former resident of this county, was married on the 27th ult. to Mr. Clyde Baird of Ord, Nebraska, which place they will make their future home. The young couple have the best wishes of The Journal for a long life, happiness and prosperity.CHATFIELD-GRUTTER--We failed to mention last week the marriage on Nov. 30th, of Mr. Lowell Chatfield and Miss Emma Grutter, both of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Luce at the Methodist parsonage.
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MAHOOD--David Lawrence Mahood, the fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mahood, died Sunday morning, after a few days' illness, from inflammatory rheumatism, which affected his heart a few hours before he passed away. David was born April 15, 1886, in the Neboville neighborhood, this county, and had spent all his life in the county, most of the time in Columbus. He was taken ill one week ago Saturday and up to that time was a healthy lad who enjoyed life to the fullest extent. He was known in the schools as one of the brightest students in the city and was this year in the Tenth grade. Funeral services were held this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2:30 in the Baptist church. The family have the sincere sympathy of friends in their affliction.GRAVES--In the fire at the Lincoln hotel in Chicago last Thursday, an account of which is published on the first page of today's Journal, George Graves, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graves of this city, lost his life. The particulars of the accident have not yet been sent to the relatives here aside from what has been seen in the dailies, and communication with his wife in regard to the burial. It had been his request that he should be buried in Arlington cemetery, Washington, D.C., and relatives have complied with his wish. George Byron Graves was born February 14, 1870. At an early age he began learning the printer's trade in Columbus, serving part of his apprenticeship in The Journal office. About ten years ago he went to Chicago where he worked at his trade and seven years ago he secured a position in the government printing office at Washington through the recommendation of George D. Meiklejohn. During the Spanish-American war Mr. Graves did gallant service in Cuba for which he has special medals in recognition of bravery. While in Cuba he was taken very sick with fever and brought back to Washington where for months he was seriously ill. Christmas, 1898, he was married to a lady from Tennessee, and by this union twin daughters were born to them, one of which, together with his wife, survive him.
The Columbus Journal, December 17, 1902
BIRTHS
SPEAR--Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Spear of Norfolk are happy over the arrival at their home last Thursday of a little daughter.NELSON--Born, to Mrs. Anton Nelson last Wednesday, a daughter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued to Julius Engel and Miss Rose Jansen; Gustave Adolph Muller and Miss Mary Schutt.MARRIED
ENGEL-JENSEN--Julius Engel living two miles north of Creston, and Miss Rosa Jensen, were married at Columbus Wednesday but their joy was turned to mourning Thursday by the death of the bride's father, Carl Jensen, who died from a tumor.--Humphrey Democrat.MORSE-HAMMONS--Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Hickok were in Omaha last Thursday to attend the wedding of Mrs. Hammond, a sister of Mrs. Hickok, to Mr. Morse. The wedding took place Thursday evening at the home of Mr. Gates. Mr. and Mrs. Hickok returned home Friday.
BRODFUEHRER-SCHEIDEL; BALLOU-HELD--Herman Brodfuehrer and J.E. Ballou of this city were married last Wednesday morning in Platte Center to Miss Emma Scheidel and Mrs. Ida K. Held, respectively, at the home of the brides' father, Mr. George Scheidel, Rev. Armbruster of the German Baptist church officiating. The Signal says: "Only members of the several families were present, and after a wedding dinner the brides and grooms departed by carriage for Columbus, where new homes were waiting them. The young men and bachelors of Platte Center have stood around and allowed fellows from neighboring towns to take away our best girls, one at a time, many times before, but this is the first wholesale transaction that has been attempted." The Journal joins the many friends of the young people in wishing them long life and much joy.
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MINER--D.N. Miner received word of the death, Saturday, of his brother T.J. Miner of Dennison, Iowa. The deceased had been proprietor of a hotel at that place, was 55 years old and unmarried.MEYERS--The Norfolk News says that George Meyers who had been an engineer on the Union Pacific railroad for 31 years, died in Omaha one day last week. Mr. Meyers formerly had a run between Columbus and Norfolk.
ZINICK--The five months' old daughter of Peter Zinick living five miles west of Duncan died Friday of fever, after three days' illness. Funeral services were held Sunday in Duncan and the body interred in the Catholic cemetery.
JENSEN--[see above marriage]
MORAN--Colonel Robert Moran of Creston township, this county, died at his home Dec. 6, aged nearly 80 years. Mr. Moran had lived in Nebraska since 1875 and served this county as commissioner from his township several terms. In his early days he had been active in military work and responded to the first call for troops in support of his government, experiencing the horrors of war until 1862, when his health failed him. He was a member of the state legislature in West Virginia, and was appointed by President Johnson collector of internal revenue for that state. Mr. Moran leaves a wife, six sons and two daughters.
WISE--Samuel Wise, eldest son of Mrs. Mary Wise of this city, engineer on a passenger train of the Santa Fe road from Marceline, Missouri, to Topeka, Kansas, was killed in a railroad accident Monday of last week. The casualty occurred near Marceline and was a peculiar wreck in many ways. The heavy engine which weighed 124 tons was completely demolished. The trucks of the engine were thrown from the track which struck a switch and turned the engine end for end. The fireman was thrown a great distance and died within a few hours. Mr. Wise when found was still holding the throttle but the engine was completely torn to pieces all around him. Something struck him on the temple which was the cause of his death. He lived until 7:30 Tuesday morning, but after the accident did not gain consciousness. Mr. Wise was born July, 1857, in Monmouth, Illinois, coming to Platte county with his parents in 1872. For twenty years he has been in the railroad service and was classed as one of the best and most careful of engineers. The funeral was held Thursday from his home in Argentine. Mr. Wise leaves a wife and three sons. His many friends here and of the Wise family extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their deep affliction.
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Mr. and Mrs. Mason Beall returned this Tuesday morning from Argentine, Kansas, where they went to attend the funeral of Mrs. Beall's brother, Samuel Wise.
Columbus Journal, December 24, 1902
BIRTHS
HOLDEN--Born, to Mrs. Frank Holden of Silver Creek, Saturday, the 13th, a daughter. Mrs. Holden is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graves of this city.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman to Ezra C. Mahaffey, Columbus, and Miss Mary O'Neill, Platte Center, and Fred C. Hill and Miss Eula A. Anderson both of Monroe. The first named couple were married in the court house Sunday.DIED
CLASSIC--Mike Classic, living in the southwest part of the city, died Sunday evening, old age being the cause of his death, having reached 83 years. Mr. Classic had lived in Columbus twenty-one years. Funeral services were held in the Catholic church this Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.ZEBA--Joe Zeba of Schuyler, aged 84 years, died in the hospital last Wednesday. He leaves four sons in Colfax county. Funeral services were held in the Catholic church Saturday morning.
DARRINGTON--Mrs. Darrington, mother of P.B. Darrington, who has made her home with her son here for several months past, died Wednesday morning from the effects of a paralytic stroke. Mr. and Mrs. Darrington accompanied the remains to Holton, Kansas, where interment was made.
MAZUR--Mrs. Mazur of Duncan, this county, died at St. Mary's hospital Wednesday morning. She was about 89 years of age and death resulted from the infirmities of old age after six weeks' ilnness at the hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday morning in the Duncan Catholic church.
O'BRIEN--Miss Mary O'Brien died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Honora O'Brien, early Monday morning. Miss O'Brien was taken ill last Thursday but was not considered seriously sick until Sunday, when a physician was called, who pronounced her trouble Bright's disease. The deceased was born in 1862 in Peoria county, Illinois. She came with relatives to Platte county in 1882, since when she has made her home here, and has been her mother's constant companion. She leaves several brothers and sisters besides her mother, who will mourn the loss of a kind, gentle sister and daughter. Funeral services will be held this Wednesday from the Catholic church.
DUGAN--The Platte Center Signal has the following in regard to the death of Dennis Dugan, who was well known in and around Columbus: "For the second time this week were our citizens startled by the announcement of the death of one of her citizens. This time it was Dennis Dugan, Thursday afternoon. He had not been feeling in his usual health for a few days, but was able to be around. He was on our streets Wednesday, but was taken quite ill that evening, grew rapidly worse and at about 2 o'clock Thursday he died. He had been for a number of years afflicted with asthma and the immediate cause of his death was heart trouble. Thus has passed away one of the earliest pioneer settlers of Platte county. He is accredited with being the first settler in Lost Creek township, thirty-five years ago. He has lived in Platte Center nearly ever since its existence. His age was about 65 years. He leaves a wife and four children, three daughters and one son. Funeral services were held from the St. Joseph's church Saturday at 10 o'clock."
The Columbus Journal, December 31, 1902
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued during the past week by Judge Ratterman to the following persons: Nels Nelson and Annie Stone, both of Platte county; Marshall McWilliams and Bessie Dillon, both of Monroe; Andrew O. Pearson and Florence Mitchel, both of Genoa; Fred Oppliger and Emma Blaser, both of Columbus; Conrad J. Frey and Mary Ternus, both of Humphrey; Joseph Hoffman of Pierce county and Mary Zach of Humphrey; George A. Parkins of Ord, NEbr., and Mary Anna Purdun of Hailey, Idaho. The last named couple were married Christmas night at the Thurston hotel.MARRIED
SPEICE-??--Dr. Wilk Speice and bride of Chicago are visiting the Speice family in this city. They were married on Christmas day and are spending their honeymoon here. Dr. Speice enjoys a good practice in his profession in Chicago and his friends here wish for his continued prosperity and happiness. Milt Speice and family of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, have also been spending Christmas in the city, returning home this Tuesday morning.HILL-ANDERSON--Prof. Lake visited in Monroe last week and acted as best man at the wedding of Miss Eula Anderson and Mr. Fred Hill.
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BURESCH--Mrs. S.S. Rickly returned home Monday night from a three weeks' absence at the home of her parents in Esbon, Kansas, she having been called there by the death of her brother, James Buresch, aged 25 years. Some sixteen years ago the young man attended school in this city and lived with the Rickly family.EASTON--A Marengo, Illinois, paper gives the portrait and a lengthy account of the life of Mrs. Amanda Easton, an aunt of C.S. Easton of this city, who died a few days ago. If she had lived twenty days longer she would have reached her one hundredth birthday.