Columbus Journal, October 7, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses issued by Judge Ratterman during the past week were to the following: Benjamin J. Baker and Maud I. Pollard, both of Monroe; Rudolph Ludwig and Addie Lamb, both of Humphrey; Fredolf Weldin of Fremont and Elma Jernberg of Platte county. The last two named couples were married by the judge.MARRIED
SOKOL-CZAPIA--Mr. Frank Sokol and Miss Helen Czapia were united in marriage at the Catholic church in Duncan last Wednesday morning. The bride is well known in this city and the many friends of the young couple will wish them a happy and prosperous future.ROBBINS-LARABEE--Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Anderson of Genoa were in town Thursday on their way home from Clermont, Iowa, where they attended the wedding of Mrs. Anderson's brother, C.B. Robbins of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Miss Helen Larabee, daughter of ex-Governor Larabee. Mr. Robbins has a number of acquaintances here, having gone from Fullteron with Company I to the Philippines, where he was afterwards advanced to the position of lieutenant. Mr. Robbins is now practicing law in Cedar Rapids. From Omaha Mr. Anderson's mother accompanied them home to Genoa, having spent a number of months with relatives in Texas.
DIED
FLAKUS--Leo, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Flakus, living three miles east of Duncan, died Sunday morning of pluerisy. The funeral services were held this Tuesday morning in the Duncan church and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at that place.BRIMBLECOM--The Journal is in receipt of a letter informing us of the death of A. J. Brimblecom, formerly of Platte county. Mr. Brimblecom was one of the first settlers of Butler county, moving there over thirty years ago, later coming to this county. He leaves his aged wife, besides two sons, James of Clarks, Nebraska, and Stedman B., of Canada, also two daughters who reside in Michigan. We quote the following from the Lena, Illinois, Star of Sept. 5th in reference to the death: "The thirteenth triennial re-union of the 92d regiment Illinois volunteers held in this city today was saddened by two casualties, one of which was fatal. Comrade A. J. Brimblecom of company E, 92d Illinois mounted infantry, now of Michigan, was stricken with heart failure and died before he could be removed from the grounds. Mr. Brimblecom was for many years a resident of Ogle county, residing near Woosung, and enlisted from there during the war. From Ogle county he removed to Nebraska, but of late he has been living in Michigan."
Columbus Journal, October 14, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been granted during the week to the following parties: Henry Luetkenhaus and Annie Boesch, both of St. Bernard; Joseph Konert and Anna Wiegers, both of Humphrey; Fred Smith of Strawberry Point, Iowa, and Mary Jewell of Clarks.MARRIED
WHALEY-REMINGTON--George Whaley left Monday for Neligh where he will be married Thursday to Miss Bertha Remington of that place. The announcement of the marriage comes as a surprise to many of Mr. Whaley's friends, who will nevertheless wish him the happiness he deserves.DIED
STEVENS--The following, taken from the Genoa Times, is in reference to a woman who had many acquaintances amongst Journal readers: "Mrs. Henry Stevens died at the family home in Platte county, one and one-half miles east of Genoa, Sunday evening, October 4, 1903, in her 53rd year. Deceased was taken sick two weeks ago with an attack of pneumonia and heart trouble which terminated fatally as above stated. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Tuesday forenoon, and the remains taken to Beverly, Illinois, for burial on the afternoon train, accompanied by the husband and his son James. Deceased was the second wife of Mr. Stevens. They were married in Columbus about nine years ago. Mrs. Stevens' maiden name was Margaret Wells. She was born in Beverly, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood and lived until coming to Nebraska."AABEL--Mrs. J. P. Rasmussen received word this Tuesday morning of the death early this morning of her sister, Mrs. Nanna Aabel of Omaha. Mrs. Aabel visited in this city, leaving here about three weeks ago. She leaves besides her husband, five sons and two daughters. Mrs. Rasmussen went to Omaha today to attend the funeral.
RILEY--The two and one-half years old daughter of John Riley, who lives south of Platte Center, died last Thursday evening of pneumonia. The funeral services were held int he Catholic church in Columbus Saturday aftenroon and interment made in the cemetery southeast of Platte Center.
Columbus Journal, October 21, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The marriage licenses issued during the past week by Judge Ratterman were to Frank Bogus of Platte Center and Katie Ciolek of Columbus; Adolph Kluck and Mary Kiebel, both of Colfax county and Thomas Cox of Silver Creek and Inez Pennington of Columbus.MARRIED
MATTHEWS-BYRNES--Ella M. Byrnes, sister of Sheriff Byrnes, who has many acquaintances here, was married Wednesday last to Harvey Matthews of Roberts, Montana. The ceremony took place in the St. Joschims church in Billings, Montana. Miss Byrnes was for a number of years teacher in schools in this county, but of late years has been teaching in Montana. The groom is owner of a ranch. The Journal extends congratulations and wishes them a happy future.DIED
SMITH--Mrs. Charity Smith, for many years a resident of Columbus, but the past thirteen years spending most of her time with relatives elsewhere, died Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.A.M. Stewart of Cheyenne, Wyoming, after an illness of only about two weeks. About three months ago she underwent an operation for a cancer on the leg, from which she never fully recovered.
Mrs. Smith was born in Ohio seventy-three years ago, moving to Iowa at an early age with her husband, who afterwards served in the third Iowa cavalry during the civil war, and who died from the effects of wounds on the same day that President Lincoln passed away.
Mrs. Smith moved to Omaha in 1868, and after three years residence there came to Columbus where she resided until about thirteen years ago.
Mrs. Smith was a woman of strong personality, and possessed a mind capable of coping with any difficulties which come to the women who are left with the care of a family of children. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church.
The deceased leaves two sons, David, of Cheyenne, and Frank of Idaho, and three daughters, Mrs. Stewart of Cheyenne, Mrs. McDermott of Rock River, Wyoming, and Mrs. H. H. Hewitt of Bellwood, Nebraska.
The remains were brought to Columbus Monday morning, David and Mrs. Stewart accompanying the body here, and funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Methodist church, after which the body was interred in the Columbus cemetery.
Besides the relatives from Cheyenne who came with the remains, Mrs. Hewitt of Bellwood, Mrs. Frances Glynn of Omaha and Miss Ruby Smith, daughter of D. Smith, who has been visiting in Omaha, were all here to attend the funeral.BOESINGER--The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boesinger living northeast of town died Friday at the home of John Staab in this city. The child was four months old. Funeral services were held Saturday in the German Reformed church, and burial in the Columbus cemetery.
DRINNIN--J. H. Drinnin returned home Tuesday from Illinois. Mr. Drinnin was called there by the sickness of his mother who died while he was there. His mother was one of the pioneers of that country, coming to the farm where she lived continuously since 1844. She was born in Germany, and lived to be 81 years old, leaving eight children and twenty-six grand children.
Columbus Journal, October 28, 1903
BIRTHS
MERZ--Born, Thursday, to Mrs. Otto Merz, a daughter.MARRIAGE BANS
HANEY-SEGELKE--The marriage bans of James Haney, jr., and Miss Alma Segelke, daughter of Charles Segelke, were announced in the Catholic church Sunday morning.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued during the past week tot he following named parties: A.G. Layton and Lottie B. Pace, both of Humphrey; S. Mittra and Julia Barnisch both of Columbus.DIED
IVES--Word has been received here announcing the death last Wednesday of Mrs. A. H. Ives formerly of Columbus, later of Carlson, Iowa. She was 64 years old at the time of her death.WARNICK--Willie, the eleven weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Warnick, died last Tuesday from catarrh. The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon in the United Brethren church, Rev. Lohr officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
KOVIEL--Mrs. Anna Koviel, wife of John Koviel living one mile north of Duncan, died Saturday last after two weeks illness. The deceased was born in Poland forty-eight years ago, coming direct from there to Platte county twenty-three years ago. She had lived fifteen years at the time of her death, on the farm where she died. Mrs. Koviel leaves, besides her husband, five sons and four daughters. Funeral services were held Monday morning in the Duncan Catholic church and interment made in the nearby cemetery.
HEIBEL--Died, at her home eight miles northeast of this city, Mrs. Louisa Heibel, wife of Sebart Heibel, Monday morning at 1:30 o'clock, after an illness of 24 hours, with hemorrhage of the brain. The deceased was born in Oldenburg, Germany, 46 years ago, and came to America about 1872. She was married to Mr. Heibel in 1880. The husband, three sons and four daughters are left to mourn their loss of a loving wife and mother. Funeral services will be held this Wednesday morning in the Shell creek church at 10:30, Rev. Grauenhorst officiating. Interment will be made in the German Lutheran cemetery.
NICHOLS--Pearl, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Nichols, died Wednesday morning at 1:20 o'clock after an illness of but two weeks from pneumonia. She was twenty years old January last.
Pearl was born in Marseilles, Illinois, and came with her parents to Columbus seventeen years ago, living on the home farm four miles east of town, where she has passed a happy, pure life, beloved by her home people and respected and honored by her acquaintances.
Few people are better prepared to pass to the world beyond than was Pearl. In the last few hours of her life when she realized that she could not recover, she expressed herself as perfectly contented to die and to the last moment showed the true christian spirit.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the home farm; Rev. Munro preaching the sermon, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery. A very large gathering of neighbors and friends were present to pay the last respect to the departed.
Among the out of town relatives who were present were the Clark, Magill and Westcott families of Creston, Mr. and Mrs. George Westcott, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Miller of South Omaha, Mrs. Salmon and daughter Dasie, and "Grandma" Westcott of Omaha.MAPES--Word was received here Saturday of the sudden death of C. S. Mapes, father of Mrs. F. W. Farrand, who left here only a week ago for Milford in as good health as usual.
From friends there it was learned that about five days previous he had a light stroke of paralysis which affected his throat. On Saturday morning early, death came after a severe paralytic stroke.
The remains were brought to Columbus Saturday night, and funeral services held Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. W. Farrand, with whom he had made his home most of the time in past years. After the service at the house, which was conducted by Rev. Luce of the Methodist church, the remains were taken to Fremont where the body was laid to rest beside his wife.
Chauncey S. Mapes was born in Ohio June 3, 1834. He was married in 1855 to Miss Emily Berry, who passed from this earth twenty years ago. To them was born six children, Mrs. R. W. Rhone of Lincoln, Edward Mapes of Leroy, Kansas, Mrs. F. W. Farrand of this city and Mrs. I. N. Kerr of Denver. Also two who have passed to the spirit world. He leaves one brother, Albert Mapes, of Tallamook, Oregon.
Mr. Mapes enlisted for the civil war, serving his country for three years. He was wounded and sent home on a furlough once but retunred to his post as soon as he was able. He never fully recovered from the wound received at that time.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhone were present at the funeral and Mrs. Kerr arrived in time to accompany the remains to Fremont.
Columbus Journal, November 4, 1903
BIRTHS
KENNEY--Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Kenney of Canon City, Colorado, formerly Columbus young people, are happy over the arrival last Tuesday, of their first child, a daughter. Grandpa Ora Shannon is now the proudest man in Columbus.MARRIAGE BANNS
PUTMAN-DOLAN--The marriage banns of Miss Irene Dolan of Columbus and Mr. John Putman formerly of this city, now of Lincoln, were published in the Catholic church Sunday.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued during the week by Judge Ratterman to the following parties: Fred Behlen and Ella Benthack; Emil Kings and Annie Phelen, all of Platte county.DIED
WATKINS--Morgan Watkins, one of the old settlers of the city, died at his home in the west part of town, Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Watkins has been troubled for two and a half years with a cancer on the right leg and November of last year underwent an operation, but the disease returned, and for eleven weeks before death relieved him he had been a great sufferer.
Mr. Watkins was born March 20, 1843, in Roffa Beaufort, South Wales. He was married forty years ago next Christmas, in Green Bryn Mawr, South Wales, to Miss Susan Reynolds, and to them have been born eleven children, only three of whom are living. Besides the wife, his three daughters, Mrs. Harvey Miles, Miss Alice and Miss Elizabeth, survive him. He also leaves one sister who resides in Ohio.
Mr. Watkins came to Columbus in 1870 and has lived here continually ever since. He was in nature of a modest, retiring disposition, had no enemies and every acquaintance was a true friend. He was a kind, indulgent father and husband and a christian in spirit and deed. Since early in the year of 1888, up to the time of his last illness Mr. Watkins was sexton for the Columbus cemetery association.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home, Elder James Huss of Omaha, of the Latter Day Saints church, preaching the sermon and conducting the service later at the grave.
The funeral was attended by a large number of friends, among them being the teachers and pupils of the Third ward school, where Miss Alice Watkins has been a teacher for several years.KEHOE--E. C. Halm received word Monday of the death Sunday of the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kehoe near Platte Center, relatives of Mrs. Halm. The boy was about two years old and the doctors believe that death was caused from eating poisoned canned salmon. Two other children in the family are sick with the same trouble, but their condition is not considered dangerous.
MULVENON--The remains of Mrs. J. V. Mulvenon of Omaha, were brought here Sunday and funeral services were held Monday, at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. F. Saffron. Mrs. Mulvenon, whose former name was Freda Saffron, was born in Davenport, Iowa, in 1873, was married in 1895, and died in a hospital in Omaha last Saturday from jaundice, after an illness of but a few days. Her husband is in Wyoming and the news of his wife's death could not reach him in time for him to come to the funeral. Rev. Ulmer of the Baptist church conducted the services at the Saffron home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
BERNT--John Bernt, one of the old settlers of this section, died Monday evening of last week at his home eleven miles southwest of this city. Word of his death was not received here until too late for the mention in last week's Journal. Mr. Bernt was born in Austria over 77 years ago, and came direct from there to Columbus in 1873. He moved to the country where he made his home until a few years ago when he moved to this city, returning again to his country home about two years ago. Mr. Bernt leaves besides his wife, five sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in the Andres Catholic church near his home, and interment made in the near-by cemetery.
Columbus Journal, November 11, 1903
BIRTHS
SCOTT--Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Scott are the happy parents of a daughter who arrived at their home Thursday morning.GRAUENHORST--Rev. and Mrs. Grauenhorst of Shell creek are happy over the arrival of a son at their home last Saturday.
MARRIED
HANEY-SEGELKE--The marriage of James Haney and Miss Alma Segelke took place Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, in the St. Bonaventura church, Father Theobold officiating, only relatives of the bride and groom being present to witness the ceremony. *The bride was attended by her sister Miss Clara Segelke, and the groom's best man was his brother Patrick Haney. The bride was attired in a gray silk with __et cloth over dress. The bridesmaid wore a gray over pink silk. The wedding march was rendered by Sister Agnes as the wedding party entered the church. *After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served by the bride's mother to the relatives present, and in the evening they were serenaded by several different organizations, among them were the Bachelor girls club, of which the bride has been a popular member, and later in the evening the Columbus City band rendered several selections. *The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Segelke and is one of the most respected young ladies of the city. The groom is also popular among the young people and they have the best wishes of their host of friends.DIED
KAGE--One of the most distressing accidents of the kind which ever occurred in Columbus befel Mrs. Grant Kage last Friday about 11:30 o'clock, from which she died at about 7 o'clock in the evening the same day.
The accident occurred about as follows: Mrs. Kage was alone in the house with her three young children; and in brushing coals from the kitchen stove her apron caught fire. She was prevented from some extent from extinguishing the flames on account of the children, who rushed to her, and in her anxiety to keep them from catching fire, the flames spread on her clothing, burning the flesh from the knees up in a most frightful manner. There was only a small portion of the body that was not burned almost to a crisp. The flesh was entirely burned from the hands, and the hair from the head.
One of the children ran to a neighbor and informed her that her mother was burning up, and by the time she reached the house she found Mrs. Kage entirely enveloped in flames.
Dr. Voss was immediately called but the burns were so severe that little help could be given the sufferer, and she passed away about 7 o'clock in the evening. She did not lose consciousness until about 4 o'clock.
Mrs. Kage moved here with her husband from Seward two years ago, and resided in the southeast part of town. She leaves besides her husband, three young children, all daughters, aged about one, three and seven years. One brother, Clarence Hecox, is a carpenter in this city. She was born August 8, 1877, in Harrison county, Ohio, and came to Seward, Nebraska, with her parents when five years old. She was married February 16, 1896, to U. G. Kage.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the United Brethren church, Rev. Lohr officiating, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery. A very large number of people attended the services.
Mrs. Hecox of Seward, mother of the deceased, will take the children home with her.
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Among the relatives who attended the funeral of Mrs. Kage Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Hecox, Will Hecox and Andrew Stanwood all of Seward, Mr. and Mrs. Dicxon of David City and Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoops of Schuyler.FLAKUS--John Flakus, living six miles west of town, died Saturday morning at his home from the infirmities of old age. Mr. Flakus was born 72 years ago in Galicia, Austria. He came to Platte county in 1874 and has lived here continuously ever since. He leaves a wife, besides five children, all of whom are grown to manhood and womanhood. Funeral services were held in the Duncan Catholic church Monday morning and interment made in the Catholic cemetery there.
KENYON--Isaac Kenyon, who has lived in Platte county since 1880, died suddenly Wednesday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Tolles, about twelve miles west of this city. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. The deceased was born in Washington county, New York, and was sixty-five years old at the time of his death. He came to Nebraska in 1880 and has lived in this county continuously since that time. He leaves three daughters and one son, all living at a distance except Mrs. Tolles. His wife died several years ago. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Presbyterian church, Rev. Halsey officiating, after which interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
DAVIS--Mrs. R.E. Jones received word Saturday from Spring Valley, Illinois, of the death that day of her brother, David Davis.
MERRILL--Forrest Merrill passed through the city Tuesday of last week on his way to Bloomington, Ill., where he was taking the remains of his father, Eben Merrill for burial. He died in Sidney. The deceased was nearly 70 years of age and had been afflicted for years with cancer of the stomach. Forrest expects to return to his work on a Texas railroad soon.
The Columbus Telegram, November 13, 1903
DIED
LUSIENSKI--[PLATTE CENTER. From the Signal.]
Constance Lusienski, (better known to our people as "Charley") died at his home in the west part of town on Monday evening at 8:50 o'clock of heart trouble. Nearly a year ago he was taken sick, but most of the time had been able to tend to his work. About three o'clock Sunday afternoon he was stricken and survived only until the next evening. Deceased was born in Zaklucin, Poland, sixty-seven years ago, and came to Nebraska 21 years ago, settling in Columbus. He had lived in Platte Center 12 years, following the trade of shoemaker. The funeral was conducted Wednesday morning from St. Joseph's church and the burial in the Catholic cemetery. He leaves a wife, three daughters and one son
Columbus Journal, November 18, 1903
BIRTHS
BRODFUEHRER--Word was received here last Wednesday of the birth the day before of twin daughters to Mrs. Ben Brodfuehrer of Austin, Minnesota. Ben's mother and sister Tona, of this city, have been visiting there the past week.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued during the week to John Putnam of Lincoln and Irene Dolan of this city, and William Asche and Bertha Loseke, both of Platte county. Miss Loseke is the daughter of Herman Loseke, a well known settler of this county.MARRIED
PUTNAM-DOLAN--Miss Irene, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dolan, and John Putnam of Lincoln, who was formerly a Columbus young man, were married this Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock in the Catholic church. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony. Mr. Putnam is employed in the B. & M. shops at Lincoln and the bride is well acquainted in the city and has many friends. The couple will leave for Lincoln the latter part of the week where they will make their future home.
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Among the out of town visitors who attended the wedding of Miss Irene Dolan and Mr. John Putnam this morning, were: Mrs. Dolan, Mrs. Mahoney, Frank Mahoney, Henry Putnam, Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Hourigan and two daughters Misses Etha and Mary, all of Omaha, and Charles Lang and Miss Jennie Lang of Lincoln.DIED
MANSFIELD--Oscar S. Mansfield met death while at his post of duty as brakeman for the Union Pacific, at Madison, Wednesday at 12:30 o'clock, in a most distressing manner. The freight train was an extra, under the charge of Conductor Mark Burke, and while switching in Madison six cars were uncoupled from the main train and sent down grade at a swift rate. It is thought that Mr. Mansfield walked to the end of the six cars and in the darkness of the night, not being able to see, and supposing that there was another car before him, stepped from the car. Footprints showing where he had lit on the ground were plainly seen. After falling, the end of the car struck and three him a distance of twenty-nine feet, breaking his back, both legs and severing the right hand from the arm.
One strange thing concerning the accident is that the car that struck him was derailed and ran for several feet before stopping. The trainmen believe that this was done by the wheel of the car striking the heel of his shoe, and because the car was almost empty and therefore quite light.
At an inquest held Wednesday afternoon in Madison the jury decided that Mansfield came to his death in an unavoidable accident.
The remains were brought to Columbus Thursday night and taken to the Gass undertaking rooms where the body was prepared for burial, and then taken Friday to the home of his brother on Tenth street.
Oscar S. Mansfield was born October 2, 1881, in Omaha. He was employed in the Union Pacific freight depot in this city from July last until the 10th of this month, when he was given the work of brakeman on extra freight trains on the branch roads. The young man was jubilant over securing the new position.
The deceased leaves one brother living here, John Mansfield a switchman in the Union Pacific yards, and his father who resides at Archer, Iowa. He also has one sister and a brother in Omaha.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of the deceased's brother, Rev. Luce conducting the service. Among the floral offerings was a large broken wheel of beautiful design from the railroad employes. Pall bearers were selected from among his railroad associates, a number of whom marched to the cemetery at the head of the funeral procession, where the body was laid to rest.WISE--Mrs. Wise, widow of the late John Wise, died Friday afternoon at her home in the eastern part of the city. For over five years she has been a sufferer with heart trouble, but death was caused from diabetes.
Mary Sherwood was born March 29, 1829, in Wayne county, New York. She was married March 9, 1856, in Canton, Illinois, to John Wise, who passed to the spirit world five years ago.
Mrs. Wise was the mother of seven children, five of whom survive her. They are: Mrs. Mason Beall, Miss Alice and Miss Emma Wise all of this city, and Mrs. Susan Dieffenbach of Sandpoint, Idaoh, Ennis Wise of Howard, Colorado, and Charles Wise of Argentine, Kansas. She also leaves two sisters and three brothers. One brother died in August of the same disease that took Mrs. Wise.
Mr. and Mrs. Wise came from the east in 1872 and after residing one year in Valley, moved to Platte county where for many years they lived on their farm thirteen miles northeast of Columbus. Later they purchased a farm three miles north of town, where they resided at the time of the death of Mr. Wise.
Mrs. Wise had for many years been a member of the Methodist church, and carried the christian love of home and family with her throughout life. She was a true, loving devoted wife and mother, always faithful in matters of duty to her home and those about her, modest and unselfish.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home, Rev. Luce of the Methodist church officiating. The body was laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
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Mrs. Byron Diffenbach and son Roy, of Sand Point, Idaho, and Mr. Ennis Wise are here, called by the death of Mrs. Mary Wise. On account of the delayed trains Mrs. Diffenbach did not reach Columbus until Tuesday morning, and too late for the funeral service which was held Monday afternoon.HOFFMAN--The infant son of Fred Hoffman died Monday morning of lung trouble and was buried Tuesday morning in the Catholic cemetery.
KENNEY--O. C. Shannon has received word of the death last Wednesday of his little grand child, the two weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenney of Canon City, Colorado. Mrs. Shannon, who is with her daughter, is quite sick with rheumatism and as soon as she is able to travel will return hom and bring Mrs. Kenney.
Columbus Telegram, November 20, 1903
DIED
SCHAAD--A report has reached Columbus, but cannot be reliably confirmed, that Peter Schaad, an old settler of the north end of the county, was found dead in bed at his home in Lindsay last Monday morning. For several years Mr. Schaad was engaged in the implement and saloon business at Lindsay. [Lindsay.]
The Columbus Journal,, November 25, 1903
BIRTHS
HANSEN--Friends here of Mr. and Mrs. Hansen of Harlan, Iowa, will be pleased to hear that they are the happy parents of a nine pound boy, the first child, who arrived Sunday. Mrs. Hansen is better known here as Miss Jessie Swartsley.DOWELL--Born, this Tuesday morning to Mrs. George Dowell, a daughter.
DIED
HOUSER--Sydenham W. Houser, a resident of Genoa most of the time since 1888, died at his home in that place November 13. Mr. Houser was an honored soldier in the civil war.
Columbus Telegram, November 27, 1903
DIED
SCHAAD--Died, Monday morning between three and four o'clock, Peter Schaad, sr., aged 66 years. Mr. Schaad was born in Germany in 1837, coming to this country in 1857 and locating in Mentawa county, Wisconsin. When the civil war broke out he enlisted the first year 1861, and served as a private in the 9th Wisconsin infantry, serving throughout the entire war. He was married in 1868 to Miss Maggie Beck of Mentawa county, Wisconsin. In 1871, they came to Colfax county, Nebraska and settled there on a homestead living there until the spring of '93 when he sold his farm and came to Lindsay, and was a resident here until his death. He leaves a wife and eight children, four boys and four girls all of whom are living in or around Lindsay with the exception of one daughter residing in Sickles, Ok. The funeral services were held in the Catholic church Wednesday, at ten o'clock and the remains interred in the Catholic cemetery. The deceased was well known throughout the community and liked by all. The pallbearers were Mike Gasper, Martin Pansin, Dan Holleran, Peter Backe, Geo. Raichard and J.M. Ramaeker. [Lindsay.]
The Columbus Journal, December 2, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The marriage licenses issued during the past week were to Dr. E.Y. Haughawout of Genoa and Luella M. Briscoe of Columbus; William Van Owen of Creston and Luella Church of Leigh; John G. Marti of Tacoma, Washington, and Bertha Imhof of Platte county.MARRIED
HAUGHAWOUT-BRISCOE--Dr. E.Y. Haughawout and Miss Luella Briscoe were married Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the Thurston hotel parlors, Rev. Cash officiating. The bride has for several weeks been employed at the Thurston hotel but her home was formerly in Genoa. Dr. Haughawout who also resides in Genoa, is well known here, having in former years been a successful dentist in this city. After the ceremony, which was witnessed by only a few friends, a supper was served to the guests in the dining room. The couple returned to Genoa where they will make their future home.DIED
BERNERT--A letter from Fred Coffey, who is with Co. G, 28th regiment in the Philippines, dated October 4, and written to "Cap" Tschudy, states that Mr. Bernert, a young man of their company, a nephew of Don Benson of Columbus, was killed in battle with the Moros, a few days before the date of his letter. Bernert's home was in Iowa. Fred says that the other Columbus boys are all well.GENTLEMAN--R.W. Gentleman received a telegram this morning announcing the death at Omaha of his cousin, R.J. Gentleman. Deceased was about 40 years of age. He came from Canada to this country with the other members of the family and lived here for some time. Several years ago he went to Omaha, took up the avocation of locomotive engineer and has followed it since then, in the employ of the Union Pacific, until he was taken sick a short time ago.
Columbus Telegram, December 4, 1903
DIED
LANGDON--Margaret, wife of Morris Langdon, one of the oldest settlers in the Shell Creek valley, died last Saturday at the family home near Platte Center, aged 64 years. The husband and seven children survive her. She was an aunt of H.C. and J.F. Carrig, of this city. A daughter of Mrs. Langdon, Sister Silvia, who was formerly stationed at St. Francis academy at this place until two months ago, when she was transferred to a similar institution at Indianapolis, Ind., was present at the funeral, at the Catholic church in Platte Center, Tuesday.
The Columbus Journal, December 9, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The marriage licenses issued during the week by Judge Ratterman were to the following parties: Andrew Johnson and Nellie Norff, both of Newman Grove; William H. Marr and Louisa Holt, both of Fremont; Ole C. Nelson and ALvina M. Peterson, both of Lindsay; Charles L. Smith of Fullerton and Anna Brown of Detroit, Mich. The first named couple was also married by the judge.Three marriage licenses were issued last Wednesday by Judge Ratterman, the judge performing the marriage ceremony for the first two and Rev. Luce of the Methodist chruch saying the binding words for the last couple. They were William H. Marr and Louisa Holt both of Fremont; Andrew Johnson and Nellie Dorff both of Newman Grove; Charles L. Smith, Fullerton, and Mrs. Anna E.C. Brown, Detroit, Michigan.
DIED
KAVICH--Simon, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kavich, died Friday afternoon of diphtheria, aged two years and seven months. The child had only been sick a few days and was not thought to be ailing to the extent of calling a doctor until Thursday night. Mr. Kavich was in Fremont and the mother hesitated in procuring a doctor until his return. Two other children of the family are quarantined for the same disease. The remains of the child were taken to Omaha Saturday afternoon for burial, the body being prepared as is prescribed by law for contagious cases. Relatives of Mr. Kavich from Fremont came up to accompany the remains to Omaha.CROSIER--Herbert Crosier of St. Edward, a young man twenty-four years old, was brought down Friday to St. Mary's hospital to be treated by physicians here. Mr. Crosier received very painful wounds from an accident which happened [to] him Friday morning while shelling corn. The fingers of the left hand were caught in the machinery, two fingers being badly mashed and the flesh on the arm lacerated half way to the elbow. The injured portion of the arm was a perfect mass of torn flesh and crushed corn cobs. Mrs. Crosier, mother of the young man, accompanied him here. LATER--Since putting the above in type, Mr. Crosier died, passing away Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the hospital. Death was caused from heart failure as a result of the accident. The body was taken to St. Edward this Tuesday morning where services will be held Wednesday.
GENTLEMAN--The following appeared in the Omaha World-Herald in regard to the death of a gentleman well known here, mention of which was made in our last week's issue: "Robert J. Gentleman, one of the oldest and best known locomotive engineers on the Union Pacific railway, died Friday morning at his home, 2458 South Twentieth street, of peritonits, following an operation for appendicitis. He will be bured this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The funeral services will be at his late residence. Mr. Gentleman for several years had been running the 'Colorado Special' passenger trains No.s 5 and 6. He was thoroughly like by his fellows and the officials of the road and was considered one of the best passenger engineers in the service of the company. He was a member of Patton lodge, Ancient order of United Workmen, and of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers, both of which organizations will have charge of the funeral. He leaves a wife and six children."
WELLS--J. S. Wells received word Saturday that his father, John B. Wells, had died at Glenn's Ferry, Idaho, that day. Mr. Wells was one of the old settlers of Columbus, coming here in the early days. He was at one time engaged in the lumber business in partnership with George W. Clother, the yard being located in the same block where the Congregational church now stands. He was at one time engaged with the Union Pacific railroad as engineer on the branch roads to Albion and Norfolk. Before coming to Columbus Mr. Wells was employed in the Union Pacific shops at Grand Island beginning his work there in 1868. He left here about 1883, and has lived in Idaho most of the time since. Joseph Wells of this city is his only child. Mr. Wells wrote about two weeks ago to his niece, Mrs. F. H. Rusche, saying that he was suffering from rheumatism, but nothing more was known of his sickness until word came telling of his death. Mr. Wells lacked ten days of being 71 years old at the time of death. Joseph Wells left here Sunday to attend the funeral of his father, which will be held Thursday at Glenn's Ferry.
The Columbus Telegram, December 11, 1903
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LEWIS--[From the Statesman.] Salinda Lewis was born in New York June 22, 1818. Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. Westcott, in Creston, Neb., Nov. 27, 1903, aged 85 years, 5 months and 5 days. Her last illness was of five weeks duration. She came down to her death firm in the faith that had sustained her so long. She had been a widow for forty-five years, her husband having preceded her into eternity in 1858. Two daughters and one son survive their mother who have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral was conducted from the M.E. church, Sunday a.m. at 11 o'clock. Her pastor, H.H. St. Louis, assisted by Rev. R.L. Purdy, conducting the services. Interment was made in the Creston cemetery. [Creston.]
The Columbus Journal, December 16, 1903
BIRTHS
BRODFUEHRER--Born, Tuesday of last week to Mrs. Herman Brodfuehrer, a son.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued only one marriage license during the past week. It was to Andrew Christensen and Laura C. Johnson, both of Lindsay.MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
COOPER-DODDS--Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. W. Dodds to the marriage December 30, of their daughter Miss Olive to Mr. John Cooper of Monace, Pa. The bride is well known to many of our readers and the groom was formerly a resident of this community, living a few miles south of town. A brother of the groom, who is a minister in Kansas, will perform the wedding ceremony. Mr. Cooper is engaged in farming.MARRIED
SCHEBLE-MORSE--Invitations have been received here announcing the marriage of Miss Zura Browne Morse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Morse of Wenatchee, Washington, to Mr. Ellsworth D. Scheble of the same city. The couple were married Wednesday, December 9, and will be at home in Wenatchee after January 1. The bride until a few years ago spent her life in this city and her many friends and acquaintances here will wish her an abundance of good fortune and happiness.DIED
BURTCH--Thomas Burtch, living in the south part of town, aged about 45 years, died Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock from dropsy, of which he has been a sufferer for six months past. He leaves a large family. The funeral will be held this Wednesday from the United Brethren church.DIETRICHS--Charles, William and Miss Tilda Dietrichs arrived here Sunday from New York City to attend the funeral of their father, C.H.W. Dietrichs. Willie, son of Charles, and Dollie, daughter of William, also came with their parents. Both of the gentlemen are engaged in wall decoration, painting panels in scenery, flowers, etc., for the elegant homes in the big city. William will probably remain here with his mother.
CLOTHER--Word was received of the sudden death this Tuesday morning of Mrs. Mary E., wife of Mahlon Clother at their home in Platte Center, death being caused by heart trouble, after only a few hours illness. Mrs. Clother was born in Ohio about forty-six years ago, but has lived in Nebraska since 1865. She was married to Mr. Clother about twenty-five years ago, and besides her husband she leaves three children, two sons and one daughter. They have resided in Platte Center for fourteen years. Henry Carrig and Jerry Carrig of this city are cousins of the deceased, and many of the relatives live in and near Platte Center.
The Columbus Telegram, December 18, 1903
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DIETRICH--The funeral of the late C. H. W. Dietrich was held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at Maennerchor hall, Rev. R. Neumarker, of the German Reformed church, conducting the service. The pall bearers, selected from the membership of the Royal Arcanum lodge, were J. H. Galley, G. G. Becher, W. A. McAllister, J. C. Freydig, Jacob Greisen and Wm. Bucher. The city band preceded the funeral cortege to the grave in Columbus cemetery. All living children of the deceased were present at the funeral. Those from a distance were Charles Dietrich and son, William; William Dietrich and daughter, Dollie, and Mrs. Tillie Willis and son, Charles, all from New York City; Mrs. Wm. Lindee and children, from Omaha; Mrs. Frank Shott and children, from Polk county.
The Columbus Journal, December 23, 1903
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued during the past week to Albert Plagemann and Mary A. Schneider, both of Columbus, and Bert O. Myers of Shelton and Lucy W. Herlan of Columbus.MARRIED
BYRNE-CRAIG--Mrs. J.A. Douglas and Misses Rena and Gladys Turner attended the marriage last Tuesday of Miss Grace Craig and Mr. James Byrne both of Rogers.DIED
SKIPUS--Mrs. Q. Skipus died at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Riley, about two miles east of Platte Center, early Saturday morning, of senility. Mrs. Skipus was 78 years old and had lived twenty-five years in Platte county, the greater part of that time with her son-in-law John Riley. Her husband died twenty-three years ago. The funeral services were held in the Catholic church at Platte Center Monday morning and interment made in St. Joseph cemetery.GILMORE--Sherman Gilmore died Thursday at 11:30 a.m., after only a few days illness with brain fever. He had up to the Friday previous been attending to work in his blacksmith shop. Mr. Gilmore was 38 years old and was born in Illinois. He was married seventeen years ago in David City to the wife who survives him. To them were born a daughter and son who are both living. The remains were taken Saturday to David City for burial. The family have sincere sympathy of their friends in their sorrow.
??--Mrs. Frank Neater was called east to Illinois Friday on account of the death of her mother, who had been ill for a long time.
BAIRD--Mrs. Baird, wife of Editor J.A. Baird of the Cedar Rapids Outlook, and mother of George Baird mail clerk from Columbus to Spalding, died at her home in Cedar Rapids last Wednesday.
The Columbus Journal, December 30, 1903
BIRTHS
JESSUP--Born, to Mrs. Wilber Jessup Sunday, December 20, a daughter.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued during the past week to the following parties: George Helmberger of Paloskey, Michigan, and Frances Hostreiter of Beaver county, Nebraska; Edwin E. Fitch of Bristol, South Dakota, and Mary E. Wynne of Lindsay; James Thomas Scott and Elfreda Meyer, both of Columbus.MARRIED
MICKEY-KIRK--Albert Colman, who is home on a visit to his parents, officiated as best man at the marriage of his cousin Mr. Norris Mickey and Miss Kirk, in Lincoln, last Thursday. Mr. Mickey, who is a nephew of Governor Mickey, was a visitor to his relatives here last summer, when he made the acquaintance of many of the young people.