The Columbus Journal, January 7, 1903
MARRIED
PRICE-BONNER; ANDERSON-BONNER--A double wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Bonner five miles south of town last Thursday noon, when their two daughters were married. The parties were Edgar V. Price and Miss Caroline H. Bonner and Axtel G. Anderson and Miss Mary E. Bonner, Rev. G.A. Luce of this city officiating. Messrs. Fred H. Price of York and August G. Samuelson of Polk county were best men, while Miss Nellie Lyon of Seward and Miss Lucy Henning of Stromsburg were bridesmaids. Mr. and Mrs. Price will reside in Polk county where the groom is a teacher in the public schools, while Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will live in Knox county. The wedding, which was attended by about forty friends, was somewhat unusual in several ways. Just twenty-five years before the parents of the brides were married. Mr. Price and his brother who acted as his groomsman are twins.STEWART-COWDERY--The Leigh World says: "A cablegram was received in Leigh Sunday by Mr. Cowdery from Manila announcing the arrival and marriage of his daughter, Miss Alice Cowdery. The cablegram stated that she arrived on December 27, and was married the same day. Her husband is Mr. M.L. Stewart, formerly of Lincoln, Nebr., but who now has a government position in the Philippines. As is the custom in such arrangements the groom together with a party of friends met the transport in the harbor and the ceremony was solmenized before the passengers landed. Although Miss Cowdery's journey had a happy ending, but from the associated press dispatches regarding the transport Sherman on which boat Miss Cowdery was a passenger, she certainly had a very thrilling experience just before her journey terminated. The dispatch says that the Sherman struck a rock near San Bernardino light, south of Luzon Friday night. The transport sustained a heavy shock and some of its plates were damaged. After the accident thirty-three inches of water was found in its forward bilges but fortunately was controlled by steady pumping and the transport proceeded to Manila under its own steam.
DIED
EASTON--Word was received here Saturday of the death of Andrew Easton, the aged father of C.S. Easton of this city. Mr. Easton left here a few days before Christmas for a visit to Denver and Leadville, and no intimation of his ill health had been given until a telegram telling of his death was received Saturday. A letter written later stated that he died suddenly and peacefully at 3 o'clock Saturday morning. Mr. Easton was born November 6, 1819, in Onondago, New York. Later he came to Marengo, Illinois, where he lived many years. He was married March 20, 1855, and by this union six children were born. Mrs. Esther Corey of Wisconsin, Mrs. Emma Eckhardt of Leadville, (at whose home the deceased passed away), Bert, living south of Columbus and Charles of this city, survive him. Albert Pike, also of this city, was a step-son of the deceased. Mr. Easton had made his home in and near Columbus for the past thirteen years. He was always known as an unassuming, honest man, and lived the life of a true christian. He was a devout Methodist and until his hearing failed him was a faithful attendant at church. The remains were brought through Columbus Monday night accompanied by Mrs. Eckhardt of Leadville. From here the two sons, Charles and Bert, accompanied their sister to Marengo, Illinois, where interment will be made. Peace to his memory.RORER--Frank Rorer returned Saturday from Illinois where he had been called several days before by the death of his brother. During his absence his daughter, Miss Emily, took his place in the Commercial bank.
ZEIGLER--The Monroe Looking Glass says that Perry Zeigler, aged 87 years, died at his home in Unity, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1902. He was the father of C.W. Zeigler, of the firm of Gerrard & Zeigler. Mr. Zeigler had a paralytic stroke about three weeks before death came. The wife and seven children are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father.
The Columbus Journal, January 14, 1903
BIRTHS
GASS--Born, Monday, to Mrs. Samuel Gass, a son.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman has issued a marriage license to Otis J. Moran of Creston and Miss Margaret Schroeder of Platte county.MARRIED
GREENLEE-WHITE--Announcement cards have been received here of the marriage on January 5, of Miss Effie Maud White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. White of Tacoma, Washington, to Mr. Henry Clay Greenlee. The couple will be at home after February 1, in Spokane, Washington. Miss Effie was a Columbus girl in former years but has grown to womanhood in the west. Her many friends here will be interested in her future happiness.DIED
LIVINGSTON--James Livingston, brother-in-law of Spencer Rice of this city, who came here the first of the year from Wyoming to receive medical treatment, died at St. Mary's hospital Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Mr. Livingston was 45 years of age, and a stone cutter by trade. He leaves two boys--John aged 14, and Walter 9,--his wife having preceded him to the spirit world some nine years. The funeral was held this Tuesday afternoon.BLOOM--Mr. and Mrs. Bloom of Brighton, Colo., who were traveling overland to Nebraska City, experienced a sad loss in the sudden death of their young son John, last Saturday morning at 3 o'clock, while they were camping near the Platte river bridge south of this city.
The Columbus Journal, January 21, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman has issued marriage licenses to John Lantman of Elgin and Miss Mary Raab of Columbus; Henry Otto Tharmann of Monroe and Miss Anna Mylet of Platte Center; Ottis J. Moran and Miss Margaret Schroeder both of Creston. The last named couple were married this Tuesday morning at Clother hotel by Judge Ratterman.MARRIED
ROBINSON-KIRKPATRICK--Wm. H. Robinson of Norfolk, who is connected with the beet sugar factory at that place, was married Wednesday evening at the Methodist parsonage in this city to Mrs. Rose L. Kirkpatrick of Atlantic, Iowa, Rev. Luce officiating.CURTIS-SMITH--The surprise of the season to most Columbusites was the marriage of Police Judge J.M. Curtis, last Wednesday evening. The lady is Miss Hattie A. Smith of Elkader, Iowa, and the acquaintance of the couple dates back many years. The ceremony took place at the newly-fitted up home, the Elliott residence on east Fifteenth street, Rev. G.A. Luce of the Methodist church officiating. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis will extend to them a hearty wish for their life long happiness and prosperity.
DIED
WOLINSKI--Mrs. Frances Wolinski, a Polish lady who lived with her daughter, Mrs. Fletseck, three miles west of Duncan, died Saturday morning of old age. Mrs. Wolinski was over 100 years old, the exact date of her birth is not known, but relatives believe she was about 102. Funeral services were held Monday morning in the Duncan Catholic church after which the body was interred in the near-by cemetery.TAYLOR--Died, at Genoa Monday, January 12, Jonathan Taylor, aged 82 years. Mr. Taylor was a member of the society of Friends, and respected by all who knew him. The funeral was held Thursday and the remains laid to rest in the Friends' cemetery. Deceased was a brother-in-law of W. W. Manington and step-father of Mrs. C. H. Kelley.
LOSHBAUGH--Word was received here Thursday of the death of Mrs. Clark Loshbaugh of Everet, Washington. Mr. Loshbaugh is a brother of Perry Loshbaugh, and moved to Washington about sixteen years ago. His wife was a Miss Hannah Johnson of Looking Glass, this county. She died the 7th of this month from typhoid fever, leaving her husband and seven children.
EASTON--C.S. and W.L. Easton returned Wednesday from Marengo, Illinois, where they went to attend the funeral of their father, Andrew Easton. It will be remembered Mr. Easton died suddenly at the home of his daughter Mrs. Eckhardt in Leadville, Colorado, on the 3d. Mrs. Eckhardt and the two sons here accompanied the remains to their old home in Illinois. A peculiar fact is that the Easton family have lost five relatives by death since October 15.
TSCHAUNER--Wednesday night of last week about 9 o'clock as travelers were crossing the bridge over the south channel of the Platte river, they discovered the dead body of Joseph Tschauner lying under the bridge, the team which he had been driving loosened from the overturned wagon; one of the horses was standing on the bridge, the other hanging from the bridge entangled in the harness. Mr. Tschauner left Columbus in the evening, about 6 o'clock, under the influence of liquor, and the conditions seemed to indicate that the team had been running and became unmanageable. When found, Mr. Tschauner was dead--probably falling on his head from the bridge onto the ice below. Neither one of the horses was injured. The Thomas family living near by were notified and the body cared for until relatives arrived. Mr. Tschauner was 69 years old and a native of Austria. He had lived in America 30 years, spending these years on his farm in Polk county, seventeen miles southwest of here. He leaves a wife, two sons, Joseph and Frank, and one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Gerhold. The funeral was held Friday and was largely attended, as the deceased was one of the oldest and best known citizens of Valley precinct.
STEVENSON--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Stevenson, northeast of town, died Wednesday and was buried Thursday, Rev. Neumarker conducting the services at the home, after which the body was interred in the Columbus cemetery. The child was two days old.
Columbus Telegram, January 23, 1903
DIED
KLUG--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Klug Jr. residing one mile southwest of Richland, died Wednesday morning. The funeral was held Thursday, with interment in the Shell Creek cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, January 28, 1903
BIRTHS
LAUDENLOS--Born, to Mrs. Adolph Laudenklos January 20, a daughter.NELSON--Born, Jan. 24, to Mrs. Axtel Nelson a daughter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman has issued marriage licenses to Hipolt Elsen and Louise Brown; Louis Osten and Helene Johnson, all of Platte county.DIED
NORDBURG--Mrs. Nordburg died Friday morning at St. Mary's hospital from debility incident to old age. Mrs. Nordburg came to the hospital about five years ago from the Looking Glass neighborhood and was something over 100 years old. She was buried Monday noon from Gass' undertaking rooms. She has no known relatives, and the county has paid for her support the past five years.HILLIARD--Word was sent a few days ago to Mrs. Wm. Truelove of Monroe, this county, of the murder of her father, James R. Hilliard, who left Oconee about six weeks ago for Johnson City, Tenn. Mr. Hilliard was one of the old settlers of this county. A few months ago his wife died and he left six weeks ago for a visit to Tennessee. His sons, Smith Hillard, east of this city, and John Hilliard, of Oconee, are investigating the matter but have not yet learned particulars. The letter sent to Mrs. Truelove simply stated that Mr. Hilliard had been murdered on the 16th of the month.
BOROWIAK--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Borowiak, who lived but a few hours after birth, died Saturday and was buried Monday morning in the Duncan Catholic cemetery.
CARROLL--Mrs. Mary Carroll, aged 70 years, died Friday at St. Mary's hospital. The body was taken to Concord, Nebraska, for burial, her son, D.C. Carroll, accompanying the remains.
KENNEDY--Mrs. B.F. Kennedy, of Audubon, Iowa, a relative of the Turner families, and mother of C.T. Kennedy, who several years ago was employed in The Journal office, died at her home last Friday morning of heart disease.
The Columbus Journal, February 4, 1903
BIRTHS
ERNST--Mr. and Mrs. John Ernst, living five miles southwest of Columbus, are the happy parents of twin boys born the 27th of January.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman to the following parties: William Braun and Barbara German, both of Humphrey; Joseph M. Gleason and Mary V. Sheridan, both of Monroe; Howard E. Comfort of Columbus and Millie M. Van Hoosen of Osceola; Henry Bosch and Annie Schmitz, both of St. Bernard; Frank Mrus and Hellena Ciolesk, both of Columbus.MARRIED
RICE-McQUOWN--Spencer Rice and Miss Myrtle McQuown were married in Lincoln Jan. 23. The happy couple began housekeeping Monday in the western part of the city. Mr. Rice will continue to work for O.L. Baker to whom he has for a number of years past been a faithful employe.MASON-CHAMBERS--Mr. and Mrs. Chambers have returned from Niobrara where they attended the marriage Saturday of Miss Sarah Chambers to Mr. William Mason of Joliet, Ill. They will make their home in Chicago.
The Columbus Journal, February 11, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
During the past week Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses to the following persons: Knud Plesner and Annie Peterson, both of Lindsay; Peter Ksiazek of Fullerton and Anna Lis of Duncan; Michael Klodziej of South Omaha and Veronika Maslonka of Columbus; John Jaworski of Tarnov and Kathrina Pubanek of Duncan; William Homer Wilker of Sidney and Cathrina Marie McGlichey of Cedar Rapids; Henry D. Sissle and Gretta E. Lawrence, both of Columbus; James R. Hodges of York and Mabel Barker of Columbus.MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
STOTT-CODY--Invitations to the marriage of Miss Irma, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) to Lieutenant Clarence Armstrong Stott, U.S.A., have been issued, and will be of interest to friends of the family in this city, the young lady having visited here on several different occasions. The marriage occurs at high noon on the 24th of February at the home of the bride's parents in North Platte, Nebraska. They will make their home at Fort Clark, Texas.YOUNG-KEATING--Invitations have been issued for the marriage Wednesday evening of next week, of Miss Abigail Frances Keating, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keating to Dr. George Alexander Young. The ceremony will be performed at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Hart.
MARRIED
WOODS-MANSFIELD--Frank Woods, who a few years ago was employed in the Snow book store here, and who is now a successful young business man of Seward, was married Tuesday of last week to Miss Mansfield also of Seward.MASON-MEAGHER--Miss Ida Meagher of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Meagher, and Charles Mason, who was for some time employed in the Stillman drug store, were married in Council Bluffs the 29th ult. The couple have the best wishes of many friends for their future happiness.
DIED
WOODS--Charles Henry Woods, only son of Mrs. Joseph Lloyd, accidentally shot himself Thursday evening about 8:45, from the effects of which he instantly died.
Charles and a neighbor boy friend, Sylvester Sallee, were alone in a small building which was built in the lot of Mrs. Lloyd for use as a chicken house, and which the boys have beeing using for a play house.
The Sallee boy, who is fifteen years old and the only other person present when the accident occurred, says that he was putting coal into the stove and had just warned Charlie to be careful of the revolver which he was handling, as it had one load in it, when suddenly the report of the instrument was heard and at the same time the lantern which was hanging near him was extinguished by the concussion. He lit a match and saw that his companion had received a shot in the left eye and immediately informed Mrs. Lloyd. Upon examination the boy was found dead, the ball having struck the eye and passed to the back of the head where the skull was crushed.
The coroner, E.A. Moore, of Lindsay, was called but upon investigation found the case to be purely accidental, and did not deem it necessary to hold an inquest.
Charlie was born in Columbus July 8, 1883, and nearly all his life has been spent here. His father died in 1887. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Lloyd, and one sister, Miss Grace Woods, who has for several months been with an aunt in Saginaw, Michigan, and who returned home Saturday to be in attendance at the funeral. Charlie was a boy of good habits, who was energetic and a helper in his home. Last summer he worked at the carpenter trade with his uncle, Frank Clark, and was planning to continue the work this year.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Presbyterian church. The relatives have sincere sympathy of their many friends in the loss of the young man.McCUNE--Laura, the fifteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. McCune of David City, died at her home Monday of last week. The McCune family have friends in Columbus who will sympathize with them in their loss. Mr. McCune was formerly employed in newspaper work in this city.
The Columbus Journal, February 18, 1903
BIRTHS
BRITELL--Born, to Mrs. I.H. Britell, Feb. 10th, a daughter.BROWN--Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Brown of Humphrey, former residents here, are rejoicing over the arrival last Tuesday, of another son. This is the fourth son in the family.
JONES--Born, to Mrs. David Jones, Feb. 11, a daughter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued during the past week by Judge Ratterman to the following parties: Edward Happ of Lindsay and Dora Albracht of St. Bernard; Otto Loseke and Mary M. Luchen both of Columbus; Wm. Yilk of Humphrey and Anna Fassbinder of St. Bernard; Ernest G. Myers and Katy Soulliere both of Platte Center; Horace V. Shaffey of St. Edward and Gertrude Hauser of Genoa.MARRIED
SCHAFFER-HOUSE--Horace V. Schaffer of St. Edward and Miss Gertrude House of Genoa were married at the Methodist parsonage here last Wednesday noon by Rev. Luce.POHL-??--Arthur Pohl was married last Wednesday to a young lady of Springfield, Nebr.
DIED KNISELEY--Gus G. Becher has received word of the death February 3d, of Mrs. Lucretia L. Kniseley of San Diego, Calif. She was 81 years old and has been a resident of San Diego since leaving Columbus about twelve years ago. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. G.W. Stevens of Linda Vista, Calif., Mrs. Loran Clark of Los Angeles, Calif., and a brother, L.A. Hannon of Fremont, this state, also one niece, Mrs. William Bryson of Linda Vista. Mr. Becher has received word that he has been mentioned in her will as adminstrator of the estate. At the request of Mrs. Kniseley her body was cremated and interment made in the cemetery at Los Angeles.
ILIOHAN--The Humphrey Leader says: Word was received by R.P. Drake one day last week that Martin Iliohan, who was reported as having died in Dawson City, Alaska, some two weeks ago, had committed suicide. The information received by Mr. Drake was through an undertaker in Dawson City. This will be startling news to the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Iliohan.
SIBERIA--Sister Mary Siberia, who has been doing the kitchen work at St. Mary's hospital, died Friday afternoon and was buried Saturday morning. Sister Mary had been engaged here for a number of years. She was ill only two weeks.
The Columbus Journal, February 25, 1903
BIRTHS
BOYD--Born, to Mrs. David Boyd Monday evening, a son.MARRIAGE LICENSES
During the past week Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses to the following parties: Alfred Jenson and Carrie Drungsen both of Lindsay; John Smyer of Monroe and Nancy McNeely of Genoa; Robert Larned of Hancock, Ia., and Elmy W. Bennett of St. Edward; William Durkop and Mary Julia Mathis both of Columbus; Walter Lee Blacketer and Avaline M. Marshall both of St. Edward; Adam Kunkle and Olive Russell both of Schuyler. The last named couple were married Feb. 18th by Judge Ratterman.MARRIED
YOUNG-KEATING--Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Hart occurred the marriage of Miss Abigail Keating, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keating of this city, to Dr. George Alexander Young, assistant physician in the hospital for the insane at Lincoln. The ceremony was performed under a bower improvised for the occasion in a bay window, made of laces, cut flowers and ferns. Master Joseph and Rowene Ryan, niece and nephew of the bride, made a passage way from the stairway to the window with white ribbons. The groomsman, Mr. Conrad Young of Omaha, brother of the groom and Miss Lillian Keating, sister of the bride, preceded the couple to the altar where Father Seraphin pronounced them man and wife. Mrs. Milburne of Arcadia, Nebraska, sister of the groom, played Mendelssohn's wedding march. After congratulations, refreshments were served. The couple left the house amid showers of rice to take a train for Chicago. A very large gathering of friends of the bride was present. The gifts were both numerous and costly. They have sincere congratulations of many friends.
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Dr. and Mrs. Green of Lincoln, Mrs. Milburne of Arcadia and Misses Margaret Sullivan and Nellie Flynn of Albion were in attendance at the marriage of Miss Keating and Dr. Young last week. Dr. Green is superintendent of the hospital for the insane at Lincoln and was formerly in the same work at Norfolk before fire destroyed the building.SMITH-COSTELLO--Adam Smith and Miss Fannie Costello were married this Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock in the Catholic church, Rev. Father Seraphin officiating. Mr. Dennis Sullivan and Miss Mollie Brady acted as best man and bridesmaid. Only a few intimate friends were present and after the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served by the mother of the bride at their home west of the city. The couple left on an afternoon train for a visit to Chicago and other places, after which they will be at home on the groom's farm west of the city. The couple are worthy the best the world affords and they have sincere congratulations of many friends.
DIED
WUETHRICH--Christian Wuethrich, one of the highly respected farmers living across the river, died Wednesday last at his home, caused from a stroke of paralysis, after a long and serious spell of sickness. Mr. Wuethrich was born near Diessbach, Switzerland, in 1829. He was married at the age of 24 to Elizabeth Schupbach, who still survives him. They came to America in 1868, and first settled in Chamois, Missouri, and after twelve years of living in a timbered country they removed to Columbus in 1880, near where they have since resided. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are still living, John, Christ and Lizzie Wuethrich, Mrs. John Schmocker and Mrs. Rosie Houser and these, with their mother, remain to mourn the loss of their beloved father and husband. The funeral took place Saturday from the Methodist church in this city, Rev. Knek, assisted by Rev. Neumarker and Rev. Luce, conducting the services. The pall bearers were Jacob Tschudin, Chris Bienz, Gottlieb Lemp, John Eiseman, Nick Blasser and Rudolph Appliger, and interment made in the Columbus cemetery.HICKS--Mrs. Hicks, wife of Prof. J.E. Hicks of Monroe, died Monday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital, after several weeks' serious illness. The remains were taken today (Tuesday) to Monroe where funeral services will be held Thursday morning, after which the body will be brought back to Columbus for burial. Mrs. Hicks was 54 years old and leaves besides her husband, two sons, Henry of Oklahoma, and Fred of Platte Center and one daughter in Baltimore, Md., all of whom were here at the time of her death.
BOWMAN--George G. Bowman of Omaha, who for many years was a Columbus attorney, died of heart failure while on his way down town last Wednesday evening. The following taken from the Omaha World-herald gives the facts: "Without an instant's warning Attorney George G. Bowman, one of Omaha's best known citizens and lawyers, was suddenly stricken Wednesday night with an attack of heart failure and expired almost instantly. He had left the Bachelor's hotel, where he was living, shortly before 9 o'clock and was on his way down town when just a short distance west of Eighteenth street he suddenly fell to the sidewalk. A passerby who saw him fall ran to Patrolman Samuelson who with the aid of others carried him into the drug store of Sustav Hahn, where he expired in a few minutes. Attorney Bowman was about 50 years old and was born at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, where he received his early education. He came to Nebraska about twenty-four years ago and prior to his residence in Omaha lived in Columbus, where he was a prominent member of the bar. In 1886-'87 he represented his district in the state legislature, being chairman of the judiciary committee. He was intimately connected for many years in his legal practice with Judges Sullivan and Post. Attorney Bowman came to Omaha from Columbus about ten years ago and has since made his home here. He gained considerable prominence in connection with the Henry Tusler cattle case in which General Vilas was the opposing counsel. He was married twenty-eight years ago to a daughter of Judge Stevenson Burke of Cleveland, Ohio. Besides his wife he leaves a son and daughter, both of whom reside in Minneapolis. Mrs. Bowman, who is at present in Minneapolis with her daughter, has been notified. She has spent much of the winter at Minneapolis with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Dewill, and grandchild, and her son, Burke Bowman. Judge Bowman was there less than six weeks ago. Mrs. Bowman arrived in Omaha Friday morning. Arrangements were made to send the body to Ohio, and she, accompanied by her son and daughter, left Friday afternoon for the east."
MICEK--Mrs. Joseph Micek, aged 60 years, died at her home in the south part of town this Tuesday morning. She came to America in 1882, and leaves a husband and five children. The funeral will be held Thursday.
HUDSON--The funeral services of Elder H.J. Hudson were held Wednesday afternoon last in the Congregational church, Elder Smith of Lamoni, Iowa, conducting the services. After a sketch of the exemplary life and character of the deceased and an earnest sermon on purity of character as taught through the study of the scriptures, the 23d Psalm was read as the most fitting thought in reference to the memory of the dead. The choir, composed of Messrs. Swain and Hickok and Mesdames Geer and Gleason, with Mr. Darrington as organist, furnished two selections of music, the words of one song, "Asleep in Jesus", had been composed by a dear friend of Mr. Hudson--Mr. Charles Derry, father of George Derry, formerly of Columbus. After the services at the church, which were very largely attended, the Odd Fellows took charge, marching in a body to the cemetery. The life history of one good man has been completed, but the influence and memory of his pure life shall live forever.
THORSON--The following telegraph report from Genoa dated the 22d, appeared in the Omaha Bee: "Charles Thorson committed suicide last night by hanging himself to the bedpost. The deceased was a highly respected Swede, who formerly lived in Platte county and who built a residence and moved to this town about a year ago. Mr. Thorson had not been known to touch liquor for about ten years, but he returned from a trip to Columbus Friday afternoon intoxicated. His wife, fearing to stay with him, went to a neighbor's and spent the night, and on returning home this morning found him hanging to the bedpost. The deed was evidently committed early this morning after he had sobered up, as he had written a will requesting that his wife should be given the use of his property during her life, after which it should be given to his brothers." Mr. Thorson was in Columbus last week. The deceased was known here as an upright man and his untimely death is much regretted by his friends.
Columbus Journal, March 4, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following parties were granted marriage licenses by Judge Ratterman during the past week: Gottlieb Krause and Johanna Dryer, both of Platte Center; Wm. Wendt and Malani Kaiser, both of Platte county; Fred Mock and Sophia Weyen, both of Linsday; Ernest C. Carlson of Newman Grove and Anna Olson of St. Edward.MARRIED
LOSEKE-LUESCHEN--Married, February 24, at the Loseke church by the Rev. A.W. Frese, Mr. Otto Loseke and Miss Mary M. Lueschen, after which they returned to the bride's home where the invited guests enjoyed a splendid wedding feast. We never will forget how that Havana cigar tasted and we wish the bride and groom a long and happy life. May they have blessings many and troubles few and all little ones. Mr. Loseke and his wife expect to remain a few days at the bride's home when they will move to his farm near Creston. [Rural Route No. 1.]DURKOP-MATHIS--William Durkop and Miss Mary Mathis were quietly married on Wednesday, but remembered their friends later, both old and young, by giving a reception at their new home on the John Connolly farm which was recently purchased by Mr. Durkop. The carrier on this route was not forgotten. The cake was--well, good. [R.F.D. No. 3.]
DIED
HUSMAN--Mrs. Johanna Husman died at the residence of her son August Husman, six miles west of Columbus, at 3 p.m. last Friday. Her extreme old age, 88 years, was the cause of her death. The funeral services will be held at the German Methodist church in Duncan this Tuesday afternoon. Interment in the Duncan cemetery.HARMAN--Mrs. Susanna M. Harman, mother of Mrs. Edward Westcott living east of Columbus, died Wednesday morning of last week at the home of her daughter, after severe suffering from a malignant growth, which she has endured the past twelve years. Funeral servcies were held Friday afternoon and on Saturday the remains were taken to Osceola where the body was interred. Mrs. Harman leaves her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Westcott, to mourn her death.
NOONAN--Thomas Noonan living in Platte county east of Genoa, died Tusday night. He fell and injured himself the first of the week and Tuesday evening was taken worse and before a physician could be secured he was dead.--Genoa Leader.
BRUGGER--John Brugger, father of M. Brugger of this city, who will be remembered by many of our readers as one of the enterprising farmers at Neboville, this county, died suddenly of heart failure at the home of his son Theodore at Gresham, Oregon, February 22d and was buried the 25th in the same city. Mr. Brugger was a native of Switzerland, coming from there to Iowa in 1872 and to Nebraska in 1874. He lived in Neboville until 1895 when he moved to Portland, Oregon, where he has since resided. Mr. Brugger was the father of nine children all of whom are living except one daughter, Mrs. Albert Stenger. The deceased reached the age of 81 years.
McGANN--Frank McGann, aged 11 years, son of the late Owen McGann, died Friday at St. Mary's hospital from consumption after a prolonged illness. The death of Frank is particularly pathetic on account of the family having suffered the loss of several members by that disease. The mother died several years ago, the father last fall and some other children of this household have passed to the spirit world. The funeral of Frank was held Saturday from the Catholic church.
McMULLEN--Robert McMullen, father of Fred McMullen of this city, died last Wednesday at his home in Weeping Water. His son went there and on Thursday passed through Columbus with the remains which were taken to Ord for burial, funeral services being held Saturday at that place.
Columbus Journal, March 11, 1903
ENGAGEMENT
WILLIAMS-WHITING--A recent issue of the Lincoln State Journal says that "Mr. and Mrs. A.V. Whiting announce the engagement of their daughter, Adelloyd, to Fred C. Williams. The wedding will take place in June. Miss Whiting and Mr. Williams both graduated from the State university in the class of 1900, the former being a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the latter of Beta Theta Pi. Mr. Williams is now principal of the High school at Seward." Fred Williams grew to manhood in Columbus and has numerous friends who are interested in his future happiness and success.MARRIED
SALAK-KELLER--Richland has lost another of her belles. This time Miss Nettie Keller has entered the state of matrimony, the second party being Joseph Salak of Schuyler. Best wishes, Nettie. [Richland and Vicinity.]DIED
ANDERSON--A terrible tragedy was committed by Mrs. Soren Anderson of the Looking-glass neighborhood a week ago last Sunday. It has been difficult to obtain particulars of the affair but we take the following facts from the Newman Grove Herald: "Mrs. Anderson had been troubled with insomnia and headache for some time and was unable to rest on the night of the tragedy. Along in the morning Mr. Anderson built a fire in a down stairs room so that she would not catch cold in going about the house, and then lay down on the floor and was soon asleep. About 4 o'clock he was awakened by a burning sensation about his mouth and neck. In awakening he found the doors locked but finally opened a window and went to his brother-in-law, Hendrickson's home, a short distance, where he received help. Soon after his daughter came also with word that the mother was dead and the baby dying. The woman had attempted to give the daughter a dose of the carbolic acid saying it was cough medicine. The girl finally took a small quantity in her mouth. The mother then gave the thirteen-months-old baby a dose, from which it died, and drank the last in the bottle herself from which she soon after died. Dr. Munk of Newman Grove was called. About a year ago Mrs. Anderson attempted suicide. The funeral of Mrs. Anderson and the baby was held last Thursday. Mrs. Anderson had sued for a divorce from her husband but the judge last month decided that there was no cause for action. She leaves besides her husband, two boys and two girls.CLARK--Ottis H. Clark of Woodville township died Saturday morning after a few days' illness. Mr. Clark was assessor at the time of his death and has been a prominent man in the county.
CASH--Rev. Cash, the Episcopal minister, was called to Neligh last Wednesday by the serious illness of his father, who died after his son reached home. Mrs. Cash accompanied him on his sad mission. Mr. Bisals conducted services in the church Sunday, morning and evening, in the absence of the pastor.
Columbus Journal, March 18, 1903
BIRTHS
BERNHARDT--Born, to Mrs. Gus Bernhardt Sunday, March 15, a son.STEVENSON--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Burt Stevenson of Richland, March 12, a dear little, queer little, baby boy.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following parties have been given marriage licenses during the past week by Judge Ratterman: Herman Lindemann of Clay county and Minnie Kluver of Platte county; William Eisemann and Mary Ellen Hawk, both of Platte county; R.L.A. Westcott of Creston and Mary McCurdy of Madison; Earl Ludwig and Pearl Anson, both of Creston; Edward L. Taylor and Lillie Stenzel, both of Lindsay; William Ratthaler of Saunders county and Doretta Mohrmann of Platte county.MARRIED
EISEMAN-HAWK--Wm. J. Eiseman of Oconee and Mary Ellen Hawk were united in marriage last Wednesday, Rev. Rassmussen performing the ceremony.LINDEMAN-KLUVER; RITTHALER-MOHRMANN--The two weddings took place as was mentioned in last week's items, both on Thursday the 12th. The first in the forenoon, Mr. Herman Lindeman of Clay county was married to Miss Minnie Kluver of Platte county at the home of the bride's parents, by Rev. Papenhausen. They had a splendid dinner and it was enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to be in attendance. The second in the afternoon, Mr. William Ritthaler of Douglas county to Miss Doretta Mohrmann of Platte county, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Mohrmann, at the home of the bride's parents in Grand Prairie township by Rev. Wm. Papenhausen. A large number of relatives and guests were present and enjoyed the wedding dinner and occasion. The carrier on this route was not forgotten. He enjoyed the treat found in mail box, and he desires to say and trusts that their lives together down the matrimonial sea of time may be as pleasant and as full of sunshine as was the day of their marriage. [R.F.D. No. 3.]
DIED
EGGER--Caesar, the 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Egger, living five miles north of town, died last Wednesday of pneumonia. The funeral services were held at the home Friday morning, which were conducted by Rev. Neumarker, burial in Columbus cemetery.JARVIS--Every effort has been made by the citizens of Fullerton to find the body of A.P. Jarvis who was drowned in the Loup river while crossing in a boat last Tuesday. No trace has as yet been found. Mr. Jarvis was chief of the fire department in Fullerton.
Columbus Journal, March 25, 1903
BIRTHS
RAGATZ--Born, Wednesday, March 18, to Mrs. Wm. Ragatz, a son.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
BEHLEN-SCHIMANSKI--The marriage ceremony of Mr. William Behlen and Miss Lydia Ethel Schimanski will take place at the Shell Creek Baptist church this week Thursday. Rev. Wm. Papenhausen, their pastor, will pronouce the words that ties the nuptial knot. The wedding, it is expected, will be quite an elaborate affair, as the young couple are well-to-do and prominent in their locaility. They will go to housekeeping on the farm recently purchased by Mr. Behlen's father of Henry Hobbinsiefken. The carrier on this route extends congratulations. [R.F.D. No. 3.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following parties have been given marriage licenses during the past week by County Judge Ratterman: Herman Gerber and Emma Olbrick, both of Platte county; M.S. Slang of Palestine and Emma Swanson of Genoa; Henry Hendrickson and Mary Chrisensen, both of Platte county.DIED
HENRICH--Mrs. Barbara Henrich, aged 70 years, died at the home of Mrs. Salee in this city, last Wednesday. Mrs. Henrich was the widow of Rev. A. Henrich, one of the old settlers of the county who spent many years as a German Baptist minister in Platte Center and in the church east of that village. Rev. Henrich died in Platte Center in 1895, and Mrs. Henrich has been living there until the past few months, since when she has been cared for by Mrs. Salee of this city. Mrs. Henrich was a native of Germany. The remains were taken to Platte Center where funeral services were held in the Baptist church after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery west of the town.GLEASON--Miss Mary C. Gleason, aged 42 years, died Sunday at her home ten miles northwest of Columbus, after an illness of two weeks of inflammation of the bowels. Miss Gleason was born in Omaha and at the age of two years came with her parents to this county where she has since resided. She leaves two sisters and two brothers, and her aged mother, her father having died five years ago. Funeral services were held this Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock in the Platte Center Catholic church, and interment made in the St. Joseph cemetery east of that town.
ALEXANDER--Mrs. Alexander, wife of H. J. Alexander, died Wednesday morning after an illness of ten days, with stomach trouble. Mrs. Alexander has been ill for several years but was not seriously sick until recently. The deceased was born August 21, 1843, in Jefferson county, New York, and when seven years old moved with her parents to De Kalb, New York. In 1885 she came to Columbus where she has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander were married February 18, 1867, and by this union one daughter was born, Maud, who passed to the spirit world six years ago. Mrs. Alexander leaves besides her husband, four brothers, Richard Scofield of Stuart, Nebraska, G. V. Scofield of Youngstown, Ohio, Stephen Scofield of Grand Encampment, Wyoming, N. E. Scofield of Truckee, California, and one sister, Mrs. R. A. Adams, of New York. Funeral services were held at the home residence just north of town, Saturday morning, Rev. Luce officiating, where a very large number of friends of the family gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. A quartet choir sang "Nearer, My God to Thee," "Lead Kindly Light" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul." Pall bearers were F. H. Rusche, H. Hughes, R. C. Boyd, John Wiggins, C. J. Scott and F. Brodfuehrer. Interment was made in the Columbus cemetery. Mrs. Alexander was a woman of true christian character and was beloved by all who knew her. She was an earnest worker in the Methodist church. Her devoted husband has the sympathy of many friends in his bereavement.
HANSEN--The infant daughter aged six weeks of H.J. Hansen of Richland died Sunday at 2 o'clock. Funeral services were held today, Tuesday.
BALES--The remains of Mrs. Charles Bales of Omaha were brought to Columbus for burial last Friday. Mrs. Bales will be better remembered here as Miss Nellie McIntire. She left here in 1886 and has been living in Omaha since. She leaves besides her husband, three children to mourn the loss of a good wife and mother. She was 35 years old and died of consumption from which she has been a sufferer for seven years. Her father, mother, one brother and a sister were all buried in the Columbus cemetery. Charles McIntire and wife of Denver, besides, Mr. Bales, husband of the deceased, and Miss Clara, a daughter, accompanied the remains to this city.