The Columbus Journal, July 1, 1903
BIRTHS
CROSS--Born, on Monday, June 22, 1903, to Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Cross, a daughter.--St. Edward Advance.MARRIAGE LICENSES
County Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses to the following parties: William W.W. Ogden and Christina Kipple, both of Columbus; George H. Carnine of Polk county and Mrs. Amber J. Hurst of Osceola; John Meyer and Gesend E. Hunnemann, both of Platte county.MARRIED
OGDEN-KIPPLE--A pretty wedding took place at the Kipple residence east of the city last Sunday evening between 8 and 9 o'clock when Miss Christina Kipple and Mr. W.W. Ogden were united in marriage, Rev. Miessler officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Peaslee acted as groomsman and bridesmaid respectively. After the ceremony an exquisite supper was served. There were about seventy-five invited guests present. The happy couple left Monday morning for Tina, Missouri, the former home of the groom. They will return in about two weeks to begin housekeeping. The bride is the daughter of a well known farmer living about two miles east of town and the groom has been a clerk for some time in Hulst & Adams' store. The Journal joins with their many friends in extending to the couple best wishes for the fullest happiness which life can bring.DIED
LUTJEHARMS--J. H. Lutjeharms, an old settler of Platte county, died at his home in the north part of the city Sunday morning of old age, after an illness of but fourteen days. Mr. Lutjeharms was born in Sage, Oldenburg, Germany, February 16, 1819. He served several years as a commissioned officer in the German army. Coming to America he located in Wisconsin in 1866, from there he came to Columbus in 1867 and became one of the first settlers on a farm near Shell creek, moving to the city this spring. Mr. Lutjeharms was twice married before leaving Germany, his second wife survives him. He also leaves two daughters and one son, Mrs. Anna Wilson, by his first wife, Mrs. Eliza Brandes and Lewis Lutjeharms by his second wife, all living in Columbus. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Greuenhorst this Tuesday morning, leaving the residence at 10:30 for the church on Shell creek, interment in Calvary cemetery.BECHER--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Becher last Wednesday about 5 o'clock in the afternoon got hold of a bottle of medicine which was in a harness chest in the stable and swallowed a portion of the contents. He then ran to the house, the bottle still in his hand, and the mother saw immediately that the child had taken some of the deadly poison. Within five minutes, several physicians were present but nothing could be done to save him, and about 7 o'clock little Paul David's spirit passed to the world beyond. The poison was a preparation used for external purposes on horses and contained red iodide of mercury and corrosive sublimate. Paul was born November 18, 1901, and was a sweet, lovable child indued with a beautiful nature. Mr. Becher had been called away to Omaha in the morning by the serious sickness of his mother and did not reach home until after the baby had passed away. Funeral services were held from the home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Cash of the Episcopal church. The pall-bearers were Louise Bucher, Ilene Kavanaugh, Mary Howard and Susie Roen. Neighbor girl friends of the family lined the grave at the cemetery with flowers. Relatives from out of town who came to attend the funeral were Miss Stella Becher and Miss Emma Wake of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wake of Seward, Frank Wake of Genoa and Charles Wake, jr., of St. Edward. The family have sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.
LOHR--William G. Lohr died Saturday morning after a lingering illness of several months, caused from a tumor in the side. Mr. Lohr was born April 20, 1836, in Somerset county, Pennsylvania. In 1863 he moved to Illinois and in 1871 came west to Columbus where he has since made his home. He was married forty-six years ago to the wife who survives him. To them have been born nine children, three of whom have passed to the spirit world. The living children are T.J., William, Harry, Mrs. Fred Curtis, Mrs. Clara Guter, all of this city and Mrs. Stokes of Muscatine, Iowa. He also made a home for two grand daughters, Minnie and Pearl, daughters of George Lohr. Mr. Lohr was the founder and most active member of the Union Brethren church of this city. He was an earnest worker for christianity and a sincere man in trying to live a devoted christian life. He came of a religious family, three of his living brothers being ministers of the gospel and one sister, the wife of a minister. His brothers and sisters are: Rev. J.J. Lohr of DuBois, Nebraska, Rev. Henry Lohr in California, Rev. Franklin Lohr, pastor of the United Brethren church in this city, B.F. Lohr in Oregon, Mrs. Rhershberger in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Mary Shank and Mrs. Susan Finecy, both of Polk county. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the United Brethren church, Rev. Olcott preaching the sermon, and a choir from the Methodist church singing the hymns. The family have the sympathy of all friends in their loss.
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Rev. John Lohr of DuBoise, Nebr., brother of William Lohr, who died Saturday, is in the city, called several days ago by the sickness of his brother.
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Harry Lohr came home from Creston, Iowa, called by the sickness and death of his father. J. Finecy and two sons of Polk county also came in time to attend the funeral of Mr. Lohr on Monday.
The Columbus Journal, July 8, 1903
BIRTHS
DUNLAP--Born, June 14, to Mrs. R.B. Dunlap of Franklin, Nebraska, a son. The Dunlap family were formerly residents of this county.MARRIAGE LICENSES
County Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses to the following parties during the past week: Louis R. Kells and Mary R. Tiffany, both of Columbus; Wilhelm Hespe and Annie Loseke, both of Platte county; John J. O'Shea of Newman Grove and Lizzie Murphy of Humphrey; William Maynard Jackson of Humphrey and Chrystena Zinnecker of Columbus; Richard Harvey Fair of Dakota City and Sarah Inez Peterson of Genoa; Andrew Thomson Mikkelsen of Prairie Center and Henrietta Peterson of Cumberland, Maryland.MARRIED
O'SHEA-MURPHY--Mr. John O'Shea of Newman Grove and Mrs. Lizzie Murphy of Humphrey were married Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in the Catholic church in Humphrey. Mr. and Mrs. O'Shea expect to leave this week for California where they will spend the summer.JACKSON-ZINNECKER--Miss Chrystena Zinnecker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Zinnecker, and Mr. W.M. Jackson of Humphrey were married Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Methodist church, Rev. Henry Zinnecker, brother of the bride, pronouncing thw words to make them husband and wife, who was assisted in the ceremony by Rev. Scudder of Laurel, brother-in-law of the groom. The church had been decorated for the occasion with honey locust and ox-eyed daises, an arch from which hung a large bell forming the center decoration and at the base of the arches, extending on either side to the wall, banks of the green and white. The organ was almost hid from view by palms and ferns. Miss Emily Ragatz played Mendelssohn's wedding march as the wedding party entered the church and as they marched from the pulpit. The two ministers preceded, followed by Miss Lottie Hockenberger of this city and Mr. Reuben Nichols of Creston as bridesmaid and groomsman. The ministers stood on the pulpit platform during the ceremony and the bridesmaid and groomsman, just below the platform, the bride and groom ascended to the pulpit where the ceremony was performed. Will Farrand and Dan Echols conducted the guests to their places, the relatives, choir of the church, of which Miss Zinnecker has been a member for many years, and the class of 1900, of which the bride was a member, all having seats reserved for them. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents to about thirty friends of the family where the wedding dinner was served. The couple left amid showers of rice, on the evening train for Humphrey where they have a home furnished and where the groom is engaged in business. The out of town guests were: Rev. and Mrs. Henry Zinnecker of Beaver Crossing; Rev. Scudder of Laurel; Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Janing and Mr. and Mrs. Timms of Osceola; Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Jackson, Miss Blanch Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. S. Eastman, Mr. and Mrs. Nash, Mr. Moran and Mr. Camden Moran and Reuben Nichols all of Creston; Miss Emma Jackson of Omaha and Miss Myrtle Boydson of Lincoln.
KELLS-TIFFANY--Miss Mary Tiffany, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tiffany, and Mr. Louis Kells were married at the home of the bride's parents in the western part of the city this (Tuesday) morning, Rev. Halsey of the Presbyterian church officiating. The couple left for a short visit to Omaha. Mr. Kells is the manager of the Swift business here and Miss Tiffany is a young lady with a large circle of friends having spent all her life in the city. The couple have hearty congratulations of their friends. Last Thursday evening the bride-to-be was entertained at the home of Mrs. Rasmussen with a linen shower.
DIED
SPEAR--Grace Emily, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Spear of Norfolk, formerly of Columbus, died Monday of last week after four months of sickness. She was first taken with typhoid fever which developed into other complications and from the beginning the battle for life had been intense. The funeral services were held Thursday in the Episcopal church in Norfolk where the deceased was a member of the choir. Grace spent her girlhood days in this city and returned here frequently to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Lehman, Mrs. A. M. Gray and Miss Florence Kramer from here attended the funeral.FULMER--Thursday's Omaha World-Herald contained the following mention: "Jos. Fulmer, an old engineer for the Union Pacific, died yesterday at Mercy hospital, where he was taken some time since for treatment for kidney trouble. He was 71 years old and leaves a widow, one son, J. E. Fulmer of Columbus, Nebr., and three daughters, Mrs. George Nelson of Omaha, Mrs. Frank Pelser of Stanton, Nebr., and Mrs. L. Damon of Lynch, Nebr. Mr. Fulmer was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and of the English Lutheran church, where the funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. G. W. Snyder officiating.
HOGE--Mrs. Mary Hoge died last Thursday morning at the home of her son Adolph, who lives near Loseke creek northeast of the city. The deceased was born in Germany in September, 1852, moved to this country about fifteen years ago. ...
The Columbus Journal, July 15, 1903
BIRTHS
LUCHSINGER--Born, to Mrs. Peter Luchsinger, July 4, a daughter.GOTTSCHALK--Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gottschalk are happy over the arrival at their home July 8, of a daughter.
MARRIED
EGGLI-GERBER--Last Thursday evening John Eggli and Louisa Gerber, both of Duncan, were united in marriage by Judge Wagner at his office in this city.WEAVER-BECKER--Miss Minnie Becker, only daughter of Mrs. J.P. Becker, was united in marriage to Prof. W.E. Weaver of Morrison, Illinois, at the home of the bride's mother Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Halsey of the Presbyterian church officiating. Only relatives and a few intimate girl friends of the bride were present, in all numbering about forty persons. The couple were preceded to the back parlor where the ceremony took place, by two little cousins of the bride, Louise Rusche and Katharine Jens who were gowned in white and carried lighted candles. The bride wore white silk persian lawn and carried a large boquet of bride roses. The decorations in the home were pink and white. After the ceremony, an elaborate wedding breakfast was served and the couple left on an afternoon train for their future home in Morrison, Illinois. The groom was for several years a teacher in the Columbus schools and last year was elected superintendent of his boyhood home city schools and retains the same position the coming year. Miss Becker was born and raised in this city, graduating from the High school. She has been an active worker in the Presbyterian church and in the woman's club. She was elected last year by the State Federation of woman's clubs to fill the position of corresponding secretary. Both bride and groom are universally admired here and no couple leave the city with better wishes of the community than do Mr. and Mrs. Weaver.
DIED
RORER--Mrs. Frank Rorer died Monday night at 11 o'clock after an illness of about two weeks from typhoid fever. For several days before death came, friends despaired of her life and her sister, Mrs. Fillman, was called home from Battle Creek, Michigan. Ella Lembach was born in Rapids, Niagara county, New York, October 30, 1864. Many years of her life have been spent in the west, most of the time with her sister, Mrs. Fillman. She was married January 31, 1892, to Mr. Frank Rorer of this city and has since been a resident here. Besides her husband she leaves one sister, Mrs. Emma Fillman, and two brothers, George Lembach of Rapids, New York, and Charles Lembach of Pine Run, Michigan, also Miss Emily Rorer her step-daughter. Mrs. Rorer was one of the most active members of the Congregational church, a christian of unusual strong character who never failed to do what she considered her duty. Always bright and cheerful in disposition, she carried sunshine wherever she went. Aside from church work Mrs. Rorer was active in Woman's club and social circles. Funeral services will be held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, Rev. Munro officiating. The relatives have deepest sympathy in this, their time of sorrow.BLOEDORN--Martin Bloedorn, sr., of Platte Center, died at his home Thursday evening after an illness of three weeks. In regard to him the Platte Center Signal say: "Mr. Bloedorn was born in the Province of Pommern, Prussia, August 20, 1817, and emigrated to the United States in 1857, settling in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, where he lived until 1869 when he moved to Nebraska, settling on a farm about six miles northwest of Platte Center, where he remained until 1898, when he disposed of his farm and moved to Platte Center. Mr. Bloedorn was a blacksmith by trade and he combined work on his farm with this both during his residence in Wisconsin and here. The deceased is survived by his aged wife and four children, William Bloedorn and Mrs. Menice of Platte Center, Mrs. August Smith of Monroe and M. C. Bloedorn of Columbus, and a number of grandchildren." Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Neumarker of this city and from there the body was taken to the German church five miles west of Platte Center which stands on the old Bloedorn farm where services were also held. Pall bearers were G. G. Becher, F. Brodfuehrer and A. Boettcher, all of Columbus, and Max Bruckner, F. Kettleson and Paul Gertsch. Besides the above named from Columbus others who attended the funeral from here were: M. Bloedorn and farmily, F. Brodfuehrer and family, J. H. Johannes, L. Brunken, Sam Gass, jr., John Stovecek, Charles Segelke and Henry Gass, sr.
NEWMAN--This community was shocked Sunday morning to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. C. A. Newman at her home three miles east of town. Mrs. Newman has for a number of years not been in good health, but had never been unable to attend the necessary household duties. On Saturday she walked to a neighbor's for a short visit and was not taken ill until between 9 and 10 o'clock. Physicians were called, did all they could for her until 5 o'clock Sunday morning when her spirit passed from this world to the great beyond. Isabelle Bridley was born March 18, 1860, near Genoa, her parents having been among the earliest settlers of this section. She was married to C. A. Newman June 27, 1878. Besides her husband, she leaves one son and daughter, Jess and Miss Della, also an aged mother who has for many years made her home with the departed one. Besides these she leaves one sister, Mrs. Samuel Galley of Creighton, Nebraska, and four brothers, Charles, Hiram and George, all of this city, and Frank of Rochester, New York. The deceased possessed a most gentle, loving disposition and was always thoughtful of the happiness and comfort of those about her. Mrs. Newman was a member of the Methodist church and of the W.C.T.U. She was a woman much beloved by all who knew her, and those who were once her friends, were always her friends. Funeral services were held at the family residence east of town at 2 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Munro of the Congregational church, in the absence of Rev. Luce, officiating, a choir from the Methodist church furnishing music. The relatives of the deceased have sincere sympathy of their many friends in the dark hour of their affliction.
RHONE--Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Mary Rhone, wife of Robert Rhone of Kansas City, who has often visited his aunt, Mrs. Frank Farrand of this city. Mrs. Rhone was born November 9, 1885, was married May 28, 1902, and died July 6, 1903. Funeral services were held in Kansas City. Friends here extend sympathy to the bereaved husband.
KAVICH--Mrs. Geo. Fairchild received a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Louis Kavich at San Jose, California, today (Tuesday.) Mrs. Kavich leaves a husband and five children. At the time of her death she was a member of the Rebekah lodge of this city.
LOSEKE--Adolph Loseke, from near Schuyler, was brought to St. Mary's hospital Sunday. On last Thursday he was kicked on the back of the head and neck by a horse, rendering him unconscious and from which he has not yet recovered. Physicians operated on him Sunday in the hospital. His condition is considered very serious. Since the above was put into type we learn that Mr. Loseke died Monday night. The young man would be 21 years of age in September, having spent his entire life on a farm near Bissel postoffice in Colfax county. His father died about seven years ago but his mother, Mrs. Emily Loeske, is still living. The funeral services will be held Thursday, shortly after noon in the Grauenhorst church near Shell creek and interment in the cemetery there.
The Columbus Journal, July 22, 1903
MARRIED
DUFFY-FOSTER--Judge B.P. Duffy of this city and Miss Lois M. Foster of Genoa were married last Thursday in Fullerton. The Judge surprised his friends here, who are now offering congratulations. The couple went to housekeeping at once in their home in the west part of town.DIED
SAEBERGER--Frank Saeberger, an old resident of this community, died at his home in the southeast part of town Thursday. Mr. Saeberger had been an invalid for fifteen years and died of dropsy. The deceased was born March 19, 1830, in Prussia, coming to America when he was fourteen years old and living in Indiana twenty years when he removed to Nebraska. Two years ago he moved from his farm to Columbus. He leaves a wife and twelve children to mourn his death. Nearly all his children are married and live in this neighborhood. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the Catholic church, and interment was made in the church cemetery.OSBORN--Carl, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. John Osborn died Friday evening after only three days of illness, aged four years and ten months. Carl had several days before he was taken seriously ill, received a fall while playing in the yard, bruising his leg, which later developed into blood poisoning, from which he died. Services were held Friday evening at the home in the north part of town, Rev. Halsey officiating, and Saturday morning the remains were taken to Fullerton for burial beside a sister. At Fullerton a short service was held in the Presbyterian church at 12 o'clock.
The Columbus Journal, July 29, 1903
BIRTHS
MURPHY--Born, to Mrs. J.J. Murphy Thursday, July 23, a daughter.SCHULTZ--Born, Monday morning, to Mrs. Herman Schultz, ten miles north of town, a daughter.
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARKINS-ROGERS--Friends here have received news of the contemplated marriage of Mrs. Rev. Rogers to Rev. Wallace Markins of Blair, Neb., the ceremony to take place at the home of the bride's father in Clarks, August 6. Rev. Markins is a Congregational minister at Blair and Mrs. Rogers is well known to many here, having spent several years in this city while her husband was pastor of the Congregational church.POWERS-JONES--Miss Eola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jones, will be married Thursday, August 6, at high noon, at the home of the bride's parents four miles southwest of town, to Mr. Milton H. Powers of Cheyenne. The bride has a large circle of acquaintances, having for several years been a prominent teacher in Platte county. Mr. Powers is a business man of Cheyenne and for several months was in charge of the Duncan creamery when he became acquainted with his future wife. The couple have best wishes of their many friends. They will be at home after September first, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
John L. Schluntz of Republican City, Nebraska, and Miss Mary Wahl of Platte county have been granted license to wed by County Judge Ratterman.MARRIED
SIPPLE-PARKS--Miss Carrie Parks and Mr. Will Sipple were married this Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother in the west part of town, Rev. Cash of the Episcopal church officiating. The beautiful ring service was used. The bride looked charming in a white silk gown trimmed in old point lace. Cut flowers and foliage were used in the decorations, and after the cerermony an elegant wedding breakfast was served. Mrs. Rasmussen and Mrs. Frank Schram were the only guests in the city who were present, the relatives from out of town were: Mrs. Evan Parks and daughter Breezie of Ord, Mrs. Lois Love of Lincoln, Miss Sabie Abbott, Wood River, Mrs. Busch of Oldenbusch, Mrs. C. LeFair and Miss Nellie Johnson of Chicago. Miss Parks is a graduate of the Columbus High school and attended a school in Chicago, and for several years has been a teacher in the county and city schools. The groom has a large acquaintance in the city and country, being owner of large farming interests near Monroe. The happy couple left on a morning train for the west, intending to visit in Colorado and later in California. They will make their future home some where in the western states.DIED
GERBER--J. F. Gerber died last Thursday morning of heart failure at his home near Duncan. Mr. Gerber was born in Switzerland August 23, 1835; he moved to Platte county thirty-seven years ago and has been here ever since. The deceased leaves a widow, three sons and three daughters, all of the children being married. The funeral was held from the home Friday at 1 o'clock and interment made in the Duncan cemetery.HENNIG--Miss Josephine Maria Hennig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Hennig, died at her home in the southeast part of the city last Friday morning. Miss Hennig was born in Columbus April 21, 1871, moving with her parents to a farm south of the river when one year old, where she lived for twenty years. The family then moved back to the city where they have resided since. The deceased has been an invalid for the past twenty-five years. She leaves a father and mother, four sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and 3 o'clock from the German Lutheran church, Rev. Miessler officiating, and interment in the Columbus cemetery.
BURNS--Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Burns and daughter Maud and Mr. and Mrs. Will Swartsley attended the funeral Thursday of Henry Burns near Osceola. Mr. Burns was the father of Mrs. Will Swartsley, Mrs. L.G. Zinnecker, G.O. Burns and Mrs. Getz, all of this city. Three other children live near Osceola. The deceased was 74 years old and was an old settler in Polk, coming to that county twenty-two years ago and settling on the farm where he lived at the time of his death. He has been an invalid for many years and death was caused from liver trouble.
The Columbus Journal, August 5, 1903
MARRIED
LUCAS-ADDINGTON--A former Columbus boy was recently married, the following mention of which we clip from the Fremont Tribuine: "The marriage of Roy Lucas, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Lucas of this city, to Miss Clyde Addington took place at Water Valley, Miss., last week. The couple expect to visit Fremont this fall. The groom is working in some railroad car shops at Water Valley, where they will live."DIED
TABOR--Word has been received at Genoa of the accidental drowning of Earl Tabor aged 14, grandson of Mrs. E.V. Clark. Earl resided at Bell Grove, Idaho, with his grandfather, A.J. Tabor.JONES--Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Becher of Columbus, Miss Emma Wake of Omaha and Miss Weed of New York, were in Seward last week to attend the funeral services of the late Mrs. Harriet Jones.--Seward Blade.
HAYES--Hugh Hill and Mrs. J.A. Baker returned Tuesday and Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Dack returned Wednesday from their trip to Ireland and report a pleasant time on the other side of the Atlantic. They landed in this country about July 10 and have been visiting at Boston and points in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Dack arrived at Galva, Ill., in time to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, Mr. Hayes, who had been sick for some time. Miss Brown of Ireland returned with her uncle, Hugh Hill.--Monroe Republican.
The Columbus Journal, August 12, 1903
BIRTHS
ROTH--Born, to Mrs. Wm. Roth, Tuesday, August 4, a son.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued the past week to Charles E. Bangston of Geneseo, Ill., and Miss Ida C. Swanson of Newman Grove; Carl E. Strompuit of McPherson, Kansas, and Miss Cordelia E. Swanson of Newman Grove; Milton H. Powers of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Miss Eola Jones of Platte county; Gus Bartholamue of Osceola and Miss Hattie Rathburn of Shelby; John Zondia of Columbus and Mary Tabrnos of Bissell.MARRIED
POWERS-JONES--Among the visitors from out of town who attended the wedding of Miss Eola Jones and Mr. Milton Powers were Mr. and Mrs. Will Hess of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hess of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Baldwin of Omaha and Miss Frankie Randall of Gibbon, Nebraska. Mrs. Fred Hess is a prominent contralto singer of Ogden.DIED
MATTHEWS--Mrs. Frank Matthews died this Tuesday morning after an illness of but a few days, from complications of bowel trouble. She was taken sick last Thursday and from that time until death came was a great sufferer. The death of Mrs. Matthews is particularly sad as she leaves five children, the youngest of whom is five years old. Mrs. Matthews was born April 7, 1862, near Ft. Finley, Hancock county, Ohio. Her parents moved in 1869 to Tipton, Indiana, and to Schuyler, Nebraska, in 1872. She was married in the last named city November, 1881, to Frank Matthews. She leaves besides her husband, five children, Eleanor, Stanley, Luella, Charlotte and Homer. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wilch, five brothers and two sisters all reside in Schuyler. Definite arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made aside from the fact that the remains will be taken to Schuyler for burial. U.S. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilch and Miss Lizzie Wilch all came up from Schuyler today, called by the death of their relative. Mrs. Matthews was an active member of the Methodist church and was a kind, affectionate and loving wife and mother. The family have the deepest sympathy of many friends in their great loss.WASS--Anton Wass, aged 60 years, died Sunday morning after an illness of about three weeks from a tumor, at his home in the southeast part of town. The deceased was born in Austria and came direct from there to Columbus twenty years ago, his family following four years later. He leaves his wife and nine children, the youngest still in infancy.
McCABE--Mrs. Kathrine McCabe, who was brought to the hospital from Greeley Center on the 25th of April, died last Saturday evening. The deceased was born in Ireland 67 years ago. She had lived in America five years. The funeral services were held this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Catholic church and interment made in the near-by cemetery.
The Columbus Telegram, August 14, 1903
DIED
WASS--Anton Wass, who had been a resident of Columbus for the past twenty years, died last Sunday afternoon at his home in the southeast part of the city. For several weeks he had been suffering from the effects of a tumor. He was a native of Austria, and sixty years of age. He leaves a wife and nine children. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church Wednesday morning.MATTHEWS--Mrs. Frank Matthews, after a brief illness, died last Tuesday morning at her home in south Columbus. She was taken ill Thursday of last week with a bowel trouble, and suffered intense agony until death came to her relief. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Schuyler, where the deceased had resided for many years, and which is the present home of her family relatives. Mrs. Matthews leaves a husband and five children. She had resided din this city since last spring, when her husband became associated with C. S. Easton in the grocery business. She was forty-nine years of age last April. Mrs. Matthews was a member and active worker of the Methodist church, and beloved by all of her acquaintances in this city.
The Columbus Journal, August 19, 1903
MARRIED
STOVICEK-KREGER--At 2 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon occurred the marriage of Mr. Joe Stovicek and Miss Tillie Kreger at the German Evangelical Protestant church, Rev. Neumarker officiating.DIED
BUTLER--Roscoe, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Butler living just northwest of town, died this Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock from bowel trouble, aged two and a half years. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Luce Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.BUSS--The three-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. George Buss living west of this city died Monday. Funeral services were held today (Tuesday.)
The Columbus Telegram, August 21, 1903
DIED
WILCYNSKI--Stanislaus Wilcynski, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Wilcynski, residing in the south part of town, was truck by a Union Pacific engine last Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, and received injuries from which he died at nine o'clock that night. The accident occured near the coal chutes at the approach from the west of a special freight train running as second section of No. 10. According to the story of Engineer Frank Smith the boy was walking along the main line track, his attention apparently absorbed in watching the elevation of a car of coal at the chute. He was then at a safe distance from the track, but just as the train was upon him he turned and came within the danger limit. The boy was struck full in the forehead by the heavy pilot beam, which projects from the engine. His skull was crushed in and fractured in several places along the top of the head. He never regained conciousness after the accident. He was removed at once to the office of the company surgeons, but from the first no hope was entertained for his recovery, and it is considered almost remarkable that the boy lived as long as he did. The funeral was held this morning from the Catholic church. Coming at this time when the local authorities have commenced a crusade to stop the playing of young boys about the railroad yards, the accident has had a decided effect in quelling the nuisance, which the officers hope may continue until the practice may be stopped effectually.
The Columbus Journal, August 26, 1903
MARRIED
KOENIG-KOENIG--William and Mrs. Anna Koenig of Alexis township, Butler county, were united in marriage one day last week by Judge C.M. Skiles. The contracting parties are widow and son of Rinehart Koenig, who, Journal readers will remember, was found dead on the Platte river bottom south of this city about a year ago, supposed to have committed suicide.DIED
WILCYNSKI--John, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilcynski, met with a sad and fatal accident in the Union Pacific yards here last Wednesday afternoon. The engineer on a special freight train which was coming from the west seems to be the only one who witnessed the accident. He says the boy was walking along the track apparently watching the workmen at the coal chutes and unconscious of the train back of him, when he stepped upon the track and was almost instantly struck by the engine, which crushed several bones in the head and otherwise injured him, from which he died early Thursday morning. Funeral services were held Friday morning at 8 o'clock in the Catholic church, Rev. Father Rambert of Duncan officiating. No coroner's inquest was held.
The Columbus Journal, September 2, 1903
BIRTHS
ZINNECKER--Born, to Mrs. L.G. Zinnecker Tuesday night, August 25, a son.McTAGGART--Born, Saturday morning to Mrs. Thomas McTaggart, a daughter.
EVERETT--Word has been received here of the birth of a son to Mrs. G.T. Everett, who is at present with her parents in Packwood, Iowa. The young gentleman arrived August 23, and has been named Charles John Everett.
MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
SCHUMACHER-HENGGELER--Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Mary Henggeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henggeler northeast of town, to Mr. Joseph W. Schumacher of Platte Center, at St. Bonaventura church, Columbus, next Tuesday morning, September 8, at 9 o'clock. The wedding feast will be given by the bride's parents after the ceremony.POOL-BURNS--Invitations will be issued tomorrow for the wedding of Miss Anna Laura Burns, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Burns to Prof. Alvin Erwin Pool, the wedding to take place at the home of the bride's parents on Thursday afternoon, September 10, at 2 o'clock. Both young people are well known here, Miss Burns having lived in this vicinity all her life and Prof. Pool being one of the leading musicians and instructors of the city.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
SCHUMACHER-HENGGELER--Joseph Schumacher of Platte Center has secured a license to marry Mary Hengeller of Columbus.MARRIAGES
STILES-SHOT--Judge Ratterman issued a marriage license Monday, and then performed the ceremony for the uniting of John Stiles of Fremont and Miss Anna B. Shot of Grand Island.DIED
KUTA--Jacob Kuta, aged 76 years, died Sunday at the hospital from urineal poisoning. He came to the hospital from Tarnov two years ago. He leaves no family. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Catholic church, and interment made in the Catholic cemetery.DAVIS--James Pearsall has received word of the sudden death about two weeks ago of Mr. D. R. Davis of Eau Claire, Wis., father-in-law of Earl Pearsall. Mr. Davis was about 50 years old. He was a man of prominence in business and has for many years been interested in the manufacturing of paper, he being president of the Dells Paper & Pulp Co. at the time of his death.
SMITH--J. R. Smith, one of the old settlers and enterprising farmers of the county, died at his home near Monroe Thursday last, after an illness of nearly a year. From the Monroe Republican we take the following facts in regard to his history: "James R. Smith was born in Fermaugh, Ireland, October 17, 1819. He was married to Martha A. Jones, June 16, 1845, who died twenty years ago. In 1853 he came from Ireland to New York, from there to Illinois and in 1880 to Platte county where he has lived ever since on the same old homestead. Mr. Smith leaves four sons and three daughters, Anna L., Henry, William and James all of Monroe, Jennie Schoonmaker of Reynolds, Ill., Hattie Dickson of Rock Island and George of Fullerton. Funeral services were held in the Episcopal church at Monroe Saturday morning, Rev. Cash of this city officiating, after which the body was brought to Columbus for burial in the cemetery here, beside his relatives." Many neighbors of Mr. Smith drove down with the relatives arriving here about 2 o'clock. The pall-bearers were Hugh Hill, Thomas Hill, John Potter, W. W. Mannington, John Kelley and John Dack.
KOPP--John Kopp, living four miles east of St. Edward, met with an accident a week ago last Saturday which was the cause of his death on the Tuesday evening following. Mr. Kopp slid down the side of a hay stack directly on the tines of a pitchfork which had been placed against the stack. The sharp points entered his body, cutting through in a dreadful manner. The sufferer was brought to the Columbus hospital where he died Tuesday evening. The deceased leaves a wife and three young children. The remains were taken to St. Edward Wednesday, where funeral services were held Friday.
Columbus Telegram, September 4, 1903
DIED
CLOTHER--Mrs. Eliza Clother, formerly of this county and one of its earliest pioneers, died Wednesday at the home of her son-in-law, Wesley Johnson, at Fremont, with whom she had made her home for the past five years. The remains were brought to this place for burial this forenoon, and a short service was conducted at the grave in Columbus cemetery by Rev. G. A. Munro. Mrs. Clother was the widow of Columbia D. Clother, who settled in Columbus in 1859, coming from Saratoga, New York. A year or two later he took up a homestead near the old Barnum ranch, south of the river, and for several years conducted a sort of tavern, where emigrants on the overland trail to the plains might stop for rest, or trappers might trade their furs for commodities of the household. Later the family moved to Columbus and built the Clother hotel, which bears their name to this day, but long since left their possession. Since leaving Columbus Mrs. Clother had resided at various towns in this section of the state.
Columbus Journal, September 9, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
During the past week the following parties were given marriage licenses by Judge Ratterman: A.J. Van Ackeren and Anna M. Kleve, both of Humphrey; Ed. Taskey and Fannie Drapela, both of Schuyler; Osker Stromberg and Julia Karlson, both of Genoa. The judge performed the marriage ceremony for the latter two couples.MARRIED SCHUMACHER-HENGGELER--The marriage of Joseph Schumacher of Platte Center and Miss Mary Henggeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henggeler, took place this Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock in the Catholic church, Rev. Father Seraphim officiating. The bride was gowned in gray silk and carried a boquet of bride roses; she was attended by her sister, Miss Anna Henggeler and her cousin, Miss Ella Kersenbrock, who were both attired in white organdy. The groom was attended by his brother, Henry Schumacher and Bernard Schroeder. Many acquaintances are invited to the home of the bride's parents northeast of town today, Tuesday, where the wedding feast is held. The couple have sincere congratulations of their many friends.
REED-??--Mr. and Mrs. Reed of Bloomington, Ill., arrived here Friday on their wedding trip. Mrs. Reed is a niece of J.C. Swartsley and is visiting different families of relatives.
DIED
DRAPELA--Mrs. Thomas Drapela of Schuyler was struck by the eastbound Overland Limited at 7 o'clock Friday evening and instantly killed. She stood in the center of the track watching a freight train and evidently did not hear the warning whistle. Her daughter was married in this city by Judge Ratterman in the afternoon and was on the train that killed the mother. This is the fourteenth victim that has met death at the same place in Schuyler owing to the trains passing through the town so rapidly.LUEKE--John Bernhard Lueke died at the home of his son-in-law, Fred Schultz, twelve miles northeast of the city, last Friday morning. The deceased was born in Oldenburg, Germany, January 10, 1825, was married in Germany and came to Columbus in October, 1869, moving to his farm northeast of the city. His wife preceded him to the spirit world about eight years. He had lived with his son-in-law for the past year. Two sons and three daughters are left to mourn the loss of a loving father. The funeral services took place at the Grauenhorst church Sunday with interment in the cemetery at that place.
CLOTHER--Mrs. Eliza Clother, widow of C. D. Clother, died last Thursday morning at the home of her son Wesley Johnson, in Fremont. She suffered a stroke of paralysis about a year ago from the effects of which she never recovered. Her immediate death was caused by dropsy and heart failure. Her remains were brought to Columbus for burial Friday morning. The deceased was born in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., in March, 1824. She was married to Mr. Johnson by whom she had three sons. In 1851, she was married to C. D. Clother who was a widower with three sons and two daughters. About 1858 they moved to this vicinity and settled on a farm west of the old Barnum place south of the Loup river where they managed an eating house for the benefit of emigrants. In 1869 C. D. Clother and son G. W., built the Clother House which at that time had accommodations for seventy guests. Mrs. Clother remained in the hotel until after the death of her husband about twenty years ago, since which time she has made her home with relatives. For ten years she had made her home with her son at Fremont. Mr. Johnson and his daughter Miss Grace came here with the remains Friday, and funeral services were held at the grave, Rev. Munro officiating and a choir composed of Mr. and Mrs. Gleason and Mrs. Geer singing a hymn. The pall-bearers here were J. H. Galley, George Lehman, John Wiggins, J. Welch, H. Hughes and W. T. Rickly.
Columbus Telegram, September 11, 1903
MARRIED
SCHUMACHER-HENGGELER--The wedding of Mr. Joseph W. Schumacher and Miss Marie Henggeler was celebrated last Tuesday morning at St. Bonaventura church, Rev. Fr. Seraphin officiating. The wedding reception, was held at the spacious home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henggeler, ten miles north of this city, during the afternoon and evening. It is estimated there were fully five hundred people present at the ceremony and the reception and it is said to be the most elaborate celebration of a wedding in the history of the county. In this vicinity in recent years there has been no similar function of sufficient prominence to question the right to that distinction. The ceremony at the church took place at nine o'clock in the presence of a large company of friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Anna Henggeler, and cousin, Miss Ella Kersenbrock, and the groom, by his brother, Mr. Henry Schoemacher, and Mr. Bernard Schroeder, of Platte Center. At the wedding reception a bountiful feast was spread, and the afternoon and evening passed in games and dancing, an orchestra from Columbus furnishing music for the occasion. The couple received many valuable wedding gifts. An introduction of the bride and groom is hardly necessary in this community, as they are members in the earliest pioneer families in the county and have passed their lives here. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henggeler, and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henrich Schumacher, residing near Platte Center. It is pleasing to know that they will continue to live in their home community, residing on the groom's farm near Platte Center.
Columbus Journal, September 16, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
County Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses during the past week to Joseph Albracht of Madison and Annie Marie Deitrich of St. Bernard township, and Alvin E. Pool and Anna Laura Burns, both of this city.MARRIED
POOL-BURNS--The out of town visitors who attended the Pool-Burns wedding last Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Pool and son Harry of North Platte; Mr. Hans Hansen of Harlan, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Burns, Miss Lulu Burns and Burt Burns of Osceola, and Mr. and Mrs. Reed of Bloomington, Illinois.SCHUMACHER-HENGGELER--The Journal published an account in the last issue relative to the marriage of Joseph Schumacher and Miss Mary Henggeler which took place in the Catholic church last Tuesday morning, but as we print Tuesday afternoon we did not mention arrnagements made for the reception of the guests at the bride's home. There was probably the largest crowd present that has ever gathered together in this county on such an occasion. At least five hundred people visited the Henggeler home during the day or evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henggeler are known among their friends as being very hospitable, and nearly everybody who received invitations spent part of the day at their home. Elaborate preparations had been made and nothing seemed missing for the proper celebration of the occasion. Long hay racks where teams could be tied, were filled with feed and the lawn was supplied with chairs and tables, while games were at the disposal of all. A large platform which was covered by a temporary roof had been built adjoining the house where the dinner was served on two tables, each thirty-eight feet in length. This platform was used during the evening for dancing. The flower decorations were the most elaborate and beautiful ever seen here, and the dinner, which was served under Mrs. Henggeler's directions was a marvel of culinary art, especially to one who has not been accustomed to serving to large crowds. The music for the dance was furnished by an orchestra of Columbus musicians. The presents given were numerous and costly. All who attended the reception enjoyed the occasion to the utmost and will not soon forget it.
DIED
MUELLER--Mrs. Anna Mueller, wife of Henrich Mueller, living seven miles north of town, died Friday morning at her home, aged eighty years. Death was caused from the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Mueller (whose maiden name was Abel) was born in Hanover, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Mueller came to the United States thirty-two years ago, settling first in Middleton, Wisconsin, where they lived two years, moving from there direct to Platte county. She leaves beside her husband three daughters, Mrs. Dorothea Hallensleben, Mrs. Mary Brunhober, Mrs. Anna Kumpf, and two sons, Will and Fred Mueller, all of whom live in or near Columbus except Mrs. Hallensleben who still resides in Hanover, Germany. She also leaves thirty-one grand-children and ten great-grand-children. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the home and at 12 o'clock in the German Lutheran church on Loseke creek, Rev. Frese conducing the service.
The Columbus Telegram, September 18, 1903
DIED
MULLER--Mrs. Anna Muller, at the advanced age of eighty years, past, died last Friday morning at her home seven miles northeast of this city. She was the wife of J. Henry Muller, one of the early pioneers in the Loseke neighborhood, with whom she came to this country from Wisconsin, thirty-two years ago. She was born August 15, 1823, in Germany. Her husband, who is two years her senior, and five children survive her. The children are Henry and William Muller, Mrs. Fred Brunhober and Mrs. John Kumpf, of this city, and a married daughter who resides in Germany. Funeral services were conducted Sunday forenoon at the Loseke Creek Lutheran church by the pastor, Rev. A. Frese, with interment in the church cemetery.
Columbus Journal, September 23, 1903
MARRIED
FRAZELL-EDMAN--Clyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Frazell of this city, will be married Monday September 28, to Miss Esther Edman of St. Joseph, Mo. THe bride's family have been acquaintances of the Frazells for many years. Clyde is engaged with the Nebraska Telephone company in Omaha where the young couple will begin house keeping soon after they are married.BENSON-POSEGATE--Walter M. Benson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Benson of this city, was married last Wednesday to Miss Lulu L. Posegate, daughter of Mrs. G.C. Shepard of Silver Creek. Rev. Lohr of North Star performed the ceremony and was assisted by Rev. McVicar of Fullerton. They were the recipients of many presents. Mr. and Mrs. Benson visited with the groom's parents Thursday and Friday, going from here to their future home eight miles west of Fullerton.
DIED
RUDAT--Citizens here were shocked Monday afternoon to learn of the death of Henry Rudat, one of the old settlers of the county, living four miles southwest of town.
Mr. Rudat left home about 10:30 o'clock Monday morning, with a wagon filled with shelled corn for the Columbus market. He was found about 11:30 o'clock lying on the north approach of the Loup river bridge, his team standing quietly by.
Parties passing over the bridge who first saw him, immediately notified Sheriff Byrnes and the body was brought soon after to Gass' undertaking rooms.
The left side of the head received a bruise as if from the weight of the wagon wheel, but it is thought that the wheel did not pass over the head, and that death was caused from a fall, which broke the neck, and not from the wagon passing over him. To all appearance, the accident occurred on account of the neck-yoke breaking, which let down the tongue of the wagon causing a sudden jolt and throwing Mr. Rudat out of the wagon, in front of the wheels. The double-tree then broke and the horses were standing a short distance from the wagon when found.
Henry Rudat was born May 13, 1854, in Burgsdorf, Prussia. He came to America in 1875 and settled in Omaha. In 1878 he came to Platte county, living on a farm until 1899 when he sold out and returned to Germany, only remaining a few months, however, and when coming back he purchased the farm upon which he has since made his home.
The deceased was married June 9, 1883, to Miss Emma Martz and to them have been born fourteen children, four of whom have passed to the world beyond. Besides the wife and ten children, who survive him, he left his aged mother Mrs. Henrietta Rudat and one brother and one sister. His oldest son is about 20 years of age.
Mr. Rudat was a devoted man to his family and since the death of a son about four months ago, has constantly mourned for him. Since that time he had never wished to be left alone, and the trip Monday was the first he had made since the death of the child, without some member of his family with him. Before leaving for town he returned three times to bid his wife good bye.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home, Rev. Neumarker officiating. Interment will be made in the Duncan cemetery.KENNEDY--M.S. Kennedy of Cadiz, Ohio, an uncle of the Turner brothers here, and who in the early '70s lived in this vicinity a few months, died at his daughter's home in Cadiz, September 11, from cancer, aged 72 years.
GEBBART--Ignatz Gebbart, a widower 49 years old, who had made his home at the hospital, died there Monday morning of dropsy. The deceased was born in Germany. He was a laborer.
Columbus Journal, September 30, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage license has been granted Wendelin Brauner and Miss Anna Ludike, both of Platte county.
MARRIED
FREER-SMALL--Miss Minnie B. Small was united in marriage to Henry P. Freer Thursday last at the home of her mother, Mrs. H.L. Small, in Omaha. The Small family were former residents of this city.
DIED
JENKINSON--Miss Mary Jenkinson died Friday afternoon at the home of her brother James Jenkinson, after an illness of several weeks with dropsy, aged 38 years. Miss Jenkinson had made her home in this city with her brother R. Jenkinson, and with other relatives in the county until about two years ago when with her mother she moved to Canada. Returning to Columbus six weeks ago she has since been a sufferer with the disease as stated above. Funeral services were held at the home of James Jenkinson Saturday afternoon, Rev. Halsey conducting the service and the Methodist choir singing the hymns, after which interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.EVANS--Nancy, wife of J. C. Evans of Kearney, died at St. Mary's hospital Saturday night after a three weeks' illness from kidney trouble. Mrs. Evans leaves besides her husband four sons and two daughters, all of whom are here to attend the funeral. One son arrived today from Baltimore and the others of the family come from Kearney. Mrs. Evans was sixty-three years of age. Funeral services were held this Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Dr. C. D. Evans who is a brother of Mr. J. C. Evans. Rev. Cash of the Episcopal church conducted the service and interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
MICEK--The four-year-old son of Barney Micek died last Thursday morning of tonsilitis. The funeral took place Friday. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.