The Columbus Weekly Telegram, January 8, 1904
BIRTHS
BERNEY--A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berney.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Three prominent weddings in the north part of the county are already announced for the month of January. Last Monday Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses for the union of Charles P. Bender and Miss Fannie Huettner, John A. Ternus and Miss Emma Bender, and John Van Dyke and Miss Lizzie Ternus, all residing in Humphrey or vicinity. All the parties mentioned are members of prominent pioneer families in their home neighborhood. Mr. Bender and Miss Bender are son and daughter of Supervisor and Mrs. Peter Bender. Mr. Ternus and Miss Ternus are from the household of Mr. and Mrs. John Ternus. Miss Huettner is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Huettner; and Mr. Van Dyke is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas VanDyke. A triple wedding, when the marriage vows shall be pronounced, will take place in the Catholic church in Humphrey on the morning of January 19. Mr. and Mrs. Bender and Mr. and Mrs. Ternus will spend a portion of their honeymoon in Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Van Dyke will visit friends in Chicago. When they shall be ready to settle down to married life in earnest each couple will reside upon a farm in St. Bernard township, which has been given them as a wedding gift by their parents.DIED
LOCKHART--The Columbus Journal announces the death on Tuesday, December 29, of Anna Kerr Lockhart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Lockhart, who formerly lived near this city, but who in late years have resided at Monongahela, Pennsylvania.GLEASON--Dr. Frank Gleason received a telegram last Tuesday, announcing the death of his elder and only brother, William S. Gleason, at Heath, Massachusetts. Frank is now the surviving member of a family of seven boys. Four of the boys joined the Union army in the early days of the war of the rebellion. Frank went through the ordeal of war with only slight injury, but the other brothers never came home again, and their bodies are buried on southern battlefields. It is a high honor to belong to a family with such a record of sacrifice upon our country's altar.
HERRING--Mrs. Ella Herring, wife of Herman Herring, died last Friday at the home of her father, Herman Plugge, twelve miles northeast of Columbus, in Colfax county, death resulting from consumption. She was twenty-four years old, past. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Shell Creek Lutheran church by Rev. L. Grauenhorst, pastor of the church.
The Columbus Journal, January 13, 1904
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Three engagements of much interest was announced at the Catholic church last Sunday, the parties interested being Lizzie Turnus and John VanDyke; Chas. Bender and Fannie Hittner; John Turnus and Emma Bender. The wedding, which will be a triple one is scheduled to take place January 19.--Humphrey Democrat.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses issued during the week by Judge Ratterman were to the following parties: John Henry Turnus of Humphrey and Emma Bender of Cornlea; John N. VanDyke and Lizzie Turnus both of Humphrey.DIED
MEEDEL--Mrs. Chris Meedel died suddenly of heart disease Saturday morning about 11 o'clock at her home six miles west of Columbus. She had stepped into a bed room to get an article, and soon afer was found by a grand child lying dead on the floor. Mrs. Meedel had suffered from heart trouble before, but her sudden death was a shock to all her acquaintances. Mr. Meedel was in town at the time of her death.
Mrs. Meedel was born March 1, 1834, in Germany and came to America in 1861, settling first in Pennsylvania and one year later moving to Omaha. She was first married to Peter J. Martz and to them were born six children. Mr. Martz was killed December 24, 1885, while crossing the Union Pacific railroad bridge, a train striking and killing him.
Mr. and Mrs. Meedel were married a few years later and have made their home ever since west of this city.
Funeral services were held at the home today, Tuesday, at 1 o'clock, Rev. Neumarker officiating, after which the remains were taken to the Duncan cemetery for burial.
The relatives have sincere sympathy of their friends in their sudden and sad loss.GENTLEMAN--Thomas Gentleman Shot and Killed in Omaha--Friday's Omaha Bee contained the following notice of the shooting of Thomas Gentleman, a former resident of this city, in Omaha:
"Thomas Gentleman, 606 South Fourteenth street, for many years a special detective in the employ of the Union Pacific, was shot in the left groin about 9 Thursday evening by a man who was stealing coal from the cars at Fourteenth street, near the Chicago Lumber company's yards, where the shooting occured. Gentleman was removed in the police amublance to the St. Joseph hospital, where Dr. J.E. Updegraff found the wound to be a superficial one, the bullet having taken a downward course and lodging beneath the skin.
From a description given by Gentleman, Henry Foster of 1001 South Sixteenth street was arrested soon after the shooting. Foster denied having any knowledge of the affair.
It is reported that Foster has been driven away a number of times recently from the coal cars in the sale locality where the shooting occurred last night. When asked whether he had been around the yards last evening he said he had not left his house since the afternoon, but this statement was contradicted by several who had seen him in the neighborhood during the evening."
Sunday's Bee contained the following in regard to the arrest of Foster:
"When brought to the police station Foster denied any knowledge of the affair, saying that he had not left his house during the evening. Saturday, however, when confronted with a chain of evidence he made a full confession. He said that he and a lad, Patrick O'Conner, had gone down to the tracks and that he had taken the weapon with him as a matter of precaution, adding that he was living alone. When Gentleman approached him he thought he was in for trouble and fired the shot before the watchman got to him. The O'Conner boy has been held as a state witness. Foster was entirely unmoved when brought into Captain Mostyn's office last night and advised of death of his victim. 'I can't help it. It isn't worrying me. You can bring him back if you want to,' he said, in a manner that plainly showed that the matter was not worrying him in the least."
Late Friday evening word was recieved here from Omaha of the death of Mr. Gentleman. His two brothers, Robert and William, went from Platte Center to Omaha Friday afternoon. The sudden taking away of Mr. Gentleman was a shock to many of his relatives and friends, as some of them had not heard of the shooting until after notice of his death came.
Mr. Gentleman was a Platte county man, having lived here the greater part of his life. His father, Robert Gentleman, of Platte Center, who survives him, is one of the old settlers of the county. Thomas, in his earlier life spent his time on the farm. From 1892 to 1897 he acted as deputy sheriff under D.C. Kavanaugh and after leaving that office was policeman in Columbus for about one year. Since 1898 to the time of his death, he was employed as special agent or detective for the Union Pacific company in Omaha and along the main line west to Grand Island.
Mr. Gentleman was a man of gentle, kind disposition, beloved by all his relatives, who knew him best, and respected by his many friends.
Besides his aged father he leaves three brothers, Robert, William and Nickolas, all of Platte Center, and one sister, Mrs. M. Savage of this city. His mother died in Canada when he was a child. Mr. Gentleman was never married.
The remains were brought to Columbus Saturday evening and taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. M. Savage. On Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock services were held in the Catholic church and attended by a very large number of friends of the deceased. Mr. Gentleman was about fifty years old. Burial took place in the near-by cemetery.
Among the out of town relatives present at the services were the aged father, Robert Gentleman, the brothers, William and Robert of Platte Center, and Mike Gentleman, a cousin of the deceased.TIADEN--Mrs. Tiaden, wife of Henry Tiaden, in the Gruettli neighborhood, died Sunday at her home, after a four months' illness from cancer. Besides her husband she leaves four sons and one daughter. Mrs. Tiaden was born in Saxony, Germany, sixty-four years ago. She came to America in 1854; first living in St. Louis. She was married forty-two years ago. The family have lived in the Gruettli neighborhood twenty years. Funeral services were held at one o'clock this Tuesday afternoon at the home, Rev. Braun officiating and the remains laid to rest in the neighborhood cemetery.
LINDEMANN--The eleven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lindemann, fifteen miles northeast of Columbus died Sunday.
GLEASON--C.F. Gleason received word Wednesday of the death on Tuesday of his brother, William Gleason, of Heath, Mass. The message arrived here too late for him to make the trip east for the funeral on Friday. The sad news came as a surprise to Mr. Gleason, as he had no knowledge of his brother's illness.
CHERRY--Mrs. John Cherry who lived near Palestine, died last Thursday, leaving a husband and seven young children to mourn their loss. Mrs. Cherry has been a resident of Platte county for a number of years. Funeral services took place in the Palestine Baptist church Sunday and interment made in the cemetery at that place.
The Columbus Journal, January 20, 1904
BIRTHS
BARKLEY--L. Gerrard received a cablegram this Tuesday from Cape Town, South Africa, that a daughter had been born to Mr. and Mrs. James A. Barkley on January 17th. Mrs. Barkley was formerly Miss Phoebe Gerrard.ROLLE--Born, Saturday, January 16, to Mrs. Carl Rolle, a daughter.
ASKINE--Born, to Mrs. W.D. Askine, Tuesday, January 12, a daughter.
PENNINGTON--Born, Monday, January 18, to Mrs. O.C. Pennington, a daughter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses issued during the week by Judge Ratterman were to the following parties: Stephen Foltz and Mary Wemhoff, both of Humphrey; John Arlt and Mary Weidner both of St. Bernard; John Siems and Emily Eipper both of Platte Center.MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
SCHUPBACH-BAKER--Invitations have been issued for the marriage, this Tuesday evening, of Miss Hattie E., daughter of Mrs. C. Baker to Mr. Werner Schupbach. Only relatives and a very few friends will be present. Both bride and groom are well known and very popular young people here, and deserving of unlimited happiness during their future lives. They will be at home to their friends after February 1.MARRIED
JANERNIG-STAUKE--Alois Janernig of Idaho and Miss Adaline Stauke, from Bellwood, were married Wednesday noon at the German Reformed church, Rev. Neumarker officiating. The bride came to Bellwood from Europe about one year ago. The couple went from here to their future home in Idaho.DIED
LOSHBAUGH--Perry Loshbaugh received word of the death of his father Joseph P. Loshbaugh at Ottawa, Kansas, a few days ago. Mr. Loshbaugh was 82 years old and has three sons and one daughter living. In the early days he was a resident of Columbus, coming here in 1877 from Albion and residing here until '87.WALTERS--Frank Walters, aged 64 years, died Monday noon in the hospital after an illness of four days. On last Thursday he had a slight stroke of paralysis, which was the cause of his death. Mr. Walters has made his home at the hospital for over a year past and was known to his friends as a man of good, sterling qualities. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock in the St. Bonaventura church.
FOBES--Miss Olivia Fobes, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Decatur Fobes living northwest of Columbus about four miles, died at her home Thursday night after a lingering illness of consumption, aged 21 years. Miss Fobes had been sick since August. Funeral services were held Saturday noon in the Congregational church, Rev. Munro preaching the sermon, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
JENNINGS--D.N. Jennings of St. Edward was in town Saturday on his way to Albert Lea, Minnestoa, where he was called by the daeth Friday of his mother, who passed away at the age of eighty-four years.
The Columbus Journal, January 27, 1904
BIRTHS
BOYD--A daughter was born to Mrs. Ralph Boyd Sunday morning.PEARSON--Born, to Mrs. John Pearson, Tuesday, January 19, a daughter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The marriage licenses issued during the past week by Judge Ratterman were to the following parties: John Kozial of Duncan and Sophia Worzel of Silver Creek; John Tworek and Mary Paprocki, both of Tarnov; Lawrence West of Osceola and Elmyra Beebe of Shelby.DIED
KOSZAWA--J. Koszawa died Monday morning at his home near Duncan, after thirteen years' illness of complicated diseases. Mr. Koszawa was born in Germany 58 years ago. He was married in 1874 and came to America, direct to Duncan in 1883, where he has resided ever since with the exception of twelve years which were spent in Pennsylvania. He left a wife, five sons and five daughters to mourn his death. The funeral services will be held this Wednesday morning in the Catholic church at Columbus and interment made in the Catholic cemetery.MALOSKI--Mrs. J. Maloski died at her home in Silver Creek last Sunday. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning in the Duncan Catholic church.
TAYLOR--Mrs. Robert Taylor of Silver Creek died at her home last Wednesday, aged 61 years. The Taylors are old settlers near that place and the funeral was attended by a number from this locality.
JENNINGS--D.N. Jennings of St. Edward was in town Friday on his return home from Albert Lea, Minnesota, where he went to attend the funeral of his mother.
The Columbus Journal, February 3, 1904
BIRTHS
MUSGRAVE--Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Musgrave are happy over the arrival of a daughter at their home Thursday, January 28.YOUNG--Born, Friday morning, to Mrs. Dr. Young, a son. Mrs. Young has been living at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hart, for several weeks and it was there that the baby made its first appearance. Dr. Young is here from Lincoln to visit his young heir.
YOUNKIN--Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Younkin are the happy parents of a daughter who came to their home Thursday, January 28. This is their first born and they are consequently very proud.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The marriage licenses issued during the past week by Judge Ratterman were to the following parties: Frank Flakus and Mary Sokul, both of Duncan; Willibald Brenners and Mary Kosch, both of Humphrey; John Buckner of Humphrey and Josephine Cook of St. Bernard; Carl Gillet and Anna Quartharner, both of Columbus; Barney Meyer and Lizzie Arlt, both of Cornlea; Arnold Gerber and Anna Gerber, both of Duncan; Alvie C. Ball and Nellie Allbaugh, both of Columbus.MARRIED
BALL-ALLBAUGH--A.C. Ball and Miss Nellie Allbaugh were married at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of the groom's parents, Judge J.M. Curtis performing the ceremony. The couple will remain here two weeks and then go to Kansas City, near where the groom is employed in building elevators.DIED
JESSUP--Mrs. Louise Jessup, wife of Wilber Jessup, died Wednesday morning at their home in this city. Six weeks ago a daughter was born to Mrs. Jessup, since which time she has been very ill, and death came as a relief to her suffering. She leaves besides the infant daughter, one daughter Helen, aged two years. Mrs. Jessup, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schram, was born in Columbus, March 14, 1882. She was married August 8, 1901, to Wilber Jessup and through her happy disposition and bright life, she had made a pleasant home. Mrs. Jessup was a young woman who made many warm and lasting friends, which was attested in many ways during her last sickness and at the time of death. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the home and 10:30 in the German Lutheran church, Rev. Miessler officiating. The pall bearers, who were former schoolmates of the deceased, were Will Zinnecker, Otto Hagel, Henry Ragatz, jr., Adolf Luers, Louis Schreiber and Walter Galley. Besides her husband and children, Mrs. Jessup leaves of her near relatives her parents and brothers Will and Frank, and sisters Mrs. Jens of Humphrey and Miss Jessie Schram, to mourn her departure.
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Mr. Jessup of Nebraska City, father of Wilber Jessup, attended the funeral of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jessup, last Saturday.FEASER--Casper Feaser died Thursday morning at the home of his daughters Misses Mary and Agnes, aged 81 years and 14 days. Mr. Feaser had been in feeble health for a long time but until Wednesday evening his condition was not thought to be serious. His son George of Humphrey came down to see him Wednesday, and was here at the time of his death. Mr. Feaser was a native of Germany, having been born in Bavaria; he came to this country many years ago, and for several years was a farmer in Madison county. He leaves three children, George of Humphrey and Misses Mary and Agnes of this city, his wife having passed before him to the spirit world several years ago. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in the Catholic church and afterward the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
MURPHY--Mort Murphy returned Monday from Seward where he was called last week by the death of his sister, Miss Tressa, who was a frequent visitor to Columbus. Henry Murphy also went to Seward but has no yet returned.
SHANNAHAN--The Omaha World-Herald gives an account of the tragic death of Mrs. John Shannahan of South Omaha, wife of a saloon keeper there and a former resident of this city. Mrs. Shannahan was burned fatally by the explosion of a lamp during a wake over the remains of Mr. Shannahan's mother on Saturday, and on Monday the wife died from the burns received.
CONDON--Marion, the infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W.M. Condon passed to the Great Beyond Sunday night at half past 8 o'clock, after a short illness from pneumonia.--Humphrey Democrat.
The Columbus Journal, February 10, 1904
BIRTHS
GRUENTHER--Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gruenther are the happy parents of a young son, born Monday morning. THe young heir arrived at their home in Platte Center, but the father is still in the hospital where he was brought for treatment for his eyes.SCHREIBER--A lovely girl babe to Mr. and Mrs. Louie Schreiber put in its appearance to brighten their home near the school house. We have not see Louie out since, but learn that he is feeling pretty well. [District 44 and Vicinity.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following parties were given license to wed by Judge Ratterman during the past week: Henry E. Mouller and Emma H. Dousch, both of Leigh; Antony Hassebrook and Wilhelmine Gehring, both of Platte Center; Ludwig Gehring and Mafanda Hassebrook, both of Platte Center; Chas. H. McCone and Emma Ericson, both of Monroe, and Claude M. Smith and Lena Rosina Stoll, both of Beatrice.MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
BROWNE-HENSLEY--Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Hensley have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Miss L. Ruby, to Mr. E. Irwin Browne on Wednesday evening, February 17, at eight o'clock. The couple will be at home in Lincoln after April first. The bride was born in this city and resided here all her life. The groom is a commercial traveler and through his frequent visits to the city has made many friends.GERBER-GERBER--Invitations have been issued to the marriage Thursday, the 11th, of Mr. Arnold Gerber and Miss Anna Gerber both prominent young people of the Duncan neighborhood. The bride and groom, to be, are cousins.
MARRIED
SMITH-STOHL--Judge Curtis performed the marriage ceremony Saturday morning uniting Mr. Claude M. Smith and Miss Lena Rosine Stohl, both of Beatrice, as man and wife. The young couple have been traveling with a theatrical company. From here they went to Fullerton for a short visit.DIED
CAIN--William J. Cain died on February 2d, 1904, aged 25 years, 8 months and 24 days. W.J. Cain was born on the old homestead at West Hill, in Woodville township, Platte county, May 9, 1878, and lived there until the family moved to Columbus in 1885, where he attended the city schools until removing to Genoa in 1888. There he attended school up to 1892, when the family returned to the farm. At this time he thought he would like to attend college and went to Bellevue two years after which he taught for a period of three years. Becoming tired of teaching he went to the Lincoln University and from there graduated in the law school with high honors on June 11th, 1904 [sic]. Came home for three days and located in St. Edward, Boone county, and practiced his profession until his sickness Dec 5, 1903.
William was known to a large circle of acquaintances, his gentlemanly bearing winning friends everywhere.
He died February 2, '04, at 1:15 a.m., of diabetes.
Funeral services were held at the West Hill church, the Rev. Benjamin officiating. A quartette of young men from Genoa, former schoolmates of Mr. Cain, and a quartette of young men of West Hill assisted in the services. He leaves, besides father and mother, one sister and four brothers--Lillian V., Garfield, Thomas, Edward and Daniel.THORP--Mrs. Charles Thorp, daughter of Colonel W.F. Cody, or "Buffalo Bill," and well known here, died at Spokane, Wash., February 1 in a hospital, after an operation for appendicitis. She went there two weeks ago with her husband, Dr. Charles Thorp, and they expected to reside at that place. She was taken ill almost immediately. the body was sent to Rochester, N.Y., for burial.
HEDMAN--Jonas Hedman, of the vicinity of Genoa, died Monday afternoon at his home. Mr. Hedman was one of the pioneer settlers of this country, coming to near Genoa in 1860 and has lived there ever since. He was a man nearly 80 years of age and had many friends in this section who will be pained to learn of his passing away. The funeral services will be held this Wednesday afternoon and interment made in the Quaker cemetery. Mr. Hedman was one of the first to enter his name on the subscription books of The Journal in May, 1870, and has been a constant reader ever since.
SNOW--L.W. Snow received word of the death on last Wednesday of his mother, Mrs. H.O. Snow, in Trenton, Kentucky. Mrs. Snow has visited in this city, and made a number of acquaintances who will learn of her death with sorrow. Mr. Snow visited his mother several weeks ago, called there by her serious illness.
MILLS--A.E. Mills of this city attended the funeral of his brother, Dr. H.M. Mills, at Osceola last week.
The Columbus Journal, February 17, 1904
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses were issued during the week to the following parties: Frank Taylor of Columbus and Stella Dickinson of North Bend; Henry E. Mouller and Emma H. Dousch, both of Leigh.DIED
SIEFKIN--Mrs. Anna Siefkin died last Wednesday evening at the home of her son, John D. Siefkin, northeast of this city. The deceased was born in Germany May 25, 1827. Her husband died eight years ago. She leaves two sons and one daughter, all residing northeast of Columbus. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Grauenhorst at the home, and interment made in the Shell Creek cemetery.MURCEK--Frank Murcek, who had lived near Duncan for twenty-five years, died Saturday night of last week at the Kozlowski home in Duncan where he has made his home for the past three years. Mr. Murcek was about 97 years old and saw service in the Polish war for freedom. He leaves one son who lives on the island. His wife died four years ago. The deceased was buried on Monday.
HEDMAN--The following mention of the death of Jonas Hedman, well known to the old settlers of this section was published in last week's Genoa Leader. Mr. Hedman was 71 years old and died Monday of last week, as noted in the last issue of The Journal: "The deceased was born in Sweden March 29, 1833, and came to this country in early manhood. About thirty-five years ago he settled at what is known as Keatskotoos, two miles east of Genoa, where he resided until two years ago when he came to town. The only relatives he has in this country are several small grandchildren. His wife and six children are all buried in the Friends' cemetery east of town and his remains were laid beside them on Wednesday, the funeral being held at the Friends' church on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Ticknor conducting the services."
STRAUSS--Al. Strauss and sister, Mrs. T.J. Jones, of St. Edward, passed through here Wednesday on their way to Beatrice where they were called by the death of their father. He had formerly been a St. Edward resident. Al. Strauss was a few years ago owner of the Saley photo gallery.
Columbus Journal, February 24, 1904
BIRTHS
BUELL--Born, Sunday, February 14, to Mrs. J.E. Buell, a son.CASH--Born, to Mrs. Rev. Cash, Thursday, February 18, a son.
GONDRING--Born, to Mrs. Will Gondring, living south of Richland, Saturday, February 20, a daughter.
MARRIED
BROWNE-HENSLEY--Nearly one hundred invited gusts attended the wedding last Wednesday evening, of Miss L. Ruby Hensley, daughter of Judge and Mrs. W.N. Hensley, and Mr. Irwin Browne, at the bride's home int he east part of the city. The house was bountifully decorated with smilax, cut roses and carnations, and the conservatory where the ceremony was performed, was a bower of flowers and artificial light.
Mrs. McAllister, an aunt of the bride, played the Lonengrin bridal march, by Wagner, and the bride and groom were preceded by little Helen McAllister, ring bearer, who led them to the alcove where the ceremony was performed by Rev. G.A. Munro.
The bride was gowned in cream colored crepe de chine and carried a large boquet of hyacinths. The groom wore the conventional black.
After congratulations had been offered the guests were served to a splendid supper and the evening was passed in pleasant conversation.
The couple left on an early morning train Thursday for Denver and returned to spend Sunday with relatives. They will be at home in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Miss Hensley is one of the most popular and talented young ladies of Columbus, who has passed all her life in this city. The groom is a traveling salesman for an Omaha drug house, and through his frequent visits here has made many friends.
The out of town guests present were: Mrs. Clarence Follett, and Mr. Ed. Browne, sister and brother, respectively, of the groom, both of Fargo, North Dakota; Mrs. A.J. Arnold of National City, California, and S.S. McAllister of Humphrey.
Mr. and Mrs. Browne were the recipients of many handsome and useful gifts.
The many friends and acquaintances of the young couple will wish them an abundance of this world's happiness nad prosperity.DIED
BOYD--Mrs. Ralph Boyd died Thursday night at the home of her father-in-law, R.C. Boyd, after an illness of over four weeks, the direct case of death being Bright's disease. Four weeks ago she gave birth to a daughter and since that time did not recover her health, but all that loving care and attention could accomplish, was done for her by relatives and friends. Minnie Hoge was born in Platte county twenty-three years ago. She was married to Ralph Boyd, April 28, 1903. Funeral services were held at the Boyd home Sunday afternoon, Rev. Grauenhorst officiating and the following named friends of the family acted as pall-bearers: Ed. Hageman, H. Heineman, Homer Tiffany, Frank Gerhard, Wm. Murray and Herman Fricke. The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery. Besides her husband the young wife leaves the infant daughter who has steadily failed in strength since its birth and no hope is given relatives of its recovery.SIXBERRY--Mrs. David Sixberry, living in Polk county, died Wednesday of last week at her home, aged 57 years. The deceased was born in Homer, Michigan, but for many years has made her home in Polk county. She leaves her husband and one grown son. The remains were buried in the Mount Pleasant cemetery.
FLAXEL--John Flaxel, aged 68 years, living nine miles south of Columbus died Monday at his home after seven weeks' illness from dropsy. Mr. Flaxel was born in Germany and from there came direct to the home where he died. He leaves a wife and nine grown children. Funeral services will be held this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the home residence 10:30 at the St. Joseph church in that community.
MONICKE--A sad sight met the eyes of the few who searched for John Monicke Sunday morning, and discovered the dead body hanging by a rope, from the rafters in his barn.
Mr. Monicke who lived alone in his home just east of John W. Byrnes on east Twelfth street, was seen for the last time alive on Friday evening, when two children of L. Jaeggi, who lives in the same block, carried to his home the milk he purchased from them each day. The children noticed when they went in that Mr. Monicke had a long rope in his hands and asked him what he was going to do with it. He did not tell them, but dismissed the question with a laugh.
He was not seen around the place Saturday, but neighbors supposed he had gone to his sister, Mrs. Philip Dietz.
On Sunday morning, Mrs. Dietz went to see her brother, and finding the doors locked, inquired of neighbors and an investigation was at once made by L. Jaeggi, Mr. Byrnes and Andy Erb.
Upon going to the stable they found the door fastened on the inside and after forcing their way in, saw Mr. Monicke's body hanging from the rafters.
Mr. Byrnes immediately sought county officials and Coroner Metz was summoned from Humphrey, coming down on the noon train.
Sunday afternoon a jury held an inquest, finding that he had come to his death by hanging himself on his premises on lot 3, block 101, Columbus, between the hours of 5 and 7 o'clock the morning of February 20, 1904, death being caused by his own willful act and deed. The jurymen were: C.S. Easton, F.T. Walker, Louis Held, Otto Heuer, Louis Lachnit and Fred Flegger.
Upon the dead man's person was found about twenty-five dollars, and also a note addressed to his sister saying: "Good bye, sister, I've got to die. The Odd Fellows will bury me. Bruns is the cause of this."
Mr. Monicke was a quiet, unpretentious man, who was respected by all his acquaintances. He was energetic and found ready employment about town in attending to lawns and small jobs of carpentering. Mr. Monicke planted the trees and attended to the lawn around the court house.
The cause of his action is supposed to be on account of financial difficulties arising from parties suing him for money.
Mr. Monicke was born February 26, 1850, in Ahrensberg, Germany. About two years ago he was married to a Miss Bruns but after a short time they separated and were divorced.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the deceased's sister, Mrs. Dietz, Rev. Neumarker officiating, and the Odd Fellows also conducting their ritualistic service.??--Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. J.N. Heater's mother who lives near Kansas City, Mo.
The Columbus Telegram, February 26, 1904
DIED
LUNDBERG--Rev. P. A. Lundberg, for several years pastor of the Swedish Methodist church in the Looking Glass neighborhood, died last Monday at his home near Genoa. Death is ascribed to a cancer, from which Reverend Lundberg had been suffering for a long time. Reverend Lundberg retired from the active ministry about five years ago. His wife and four children survive him.
Columbus Journal, March 2, 1904
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued marriage licenses to the following parties during the past week: William Reese, of Platte Center and Emma Behlen of Columbus; Samuel Imhof of Duncan and Anna Schoene of Columbus; Edward Arndt and Mathilda Petersen both of Platte Center; John Kamm of Platte Center and Laura Behlen of Columbus; Henry Leffers of Columbus and Bertha Lutjeluschen of Colfax county; Edward Asche and Bertha Mathis both of Columbus; George Swenk and Emma Mathis both of Columbus; Peter J. Peterson and Line Hanson both of Lindsay; Hans C. Hansen and Julia Christensen both of Lindsay.MARRIED
IMHOF-SCHOENE--Mr. Samuel Imhof and Miss Anna Schoene were married Thursday at 1 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Oppliger, about five miles southwest of town. Rev. Neumarker performed the ceremony and the couple were attended by Miss Anna Gass and Mr. Will Imhof. In the evening friends were invited in and passed the hours away in dancing. The couple went to housekeeping at once at the home of the groom in the Cayuga neighborhood. Both are well known young people and have congratulations of their friends.DIED
JOHANNES--William, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Johannes died Friday night after only a few days' illness. The child was born April 5, 1903. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home, Rev. Neumarker officiating, and the remains laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery. The bereaved family have sincere sympathy of friends in their sorrow.DUCEY--The Humphrey Democrat contained the following in regard to the death of one of the old settlers of Platte county who had many acquaintances here: "One of the old settlers of the upper Shell creek valley passed away Monday afternoon, when Patrick Ducey, of Lindsay, died at Omaha, after a short illness from pneumonia. Deceased had made his legal residence in Lindsay and owned several farms in that vicinity, but in recent years he had spent a great deal of his time in Columbus and Omaha. He was at the latter place when taken with his last illness which lasted about two weeks. Patrick Ducey was born in the county Tipperary, Ireland, in 1833, and was seventy-one years of age at the time of his death. When a young man he emigrated with his parents to Canada, living there until 1871, when he moved to Nebraska, locating on a homestead about two miles south of Lindsay. Since then he has made Platte county his home, and by his industry and frugal habits had amassed considerable of this world's goods. He was unmarried but leaves a brother, James Ducey of Lindsay and a number of other relatives here and in Canada to mourn his death. The remains were brought to Lindsay Tuesday evening, and Thursday morning at 11 o'clock they were interred in the St. John's cemetery south of Lindsay beside his two sisters who died several years ago."
ROMINGER--Misses Mabel and Nettie Miller, daughters of David Miller of Columbus, came down Friday to visit relatives over Sunday and attend the funeral of little Alletha Rominger. They are cousins of Mrs. Rominger.--David City Banner.
SMOLINSKI--The two months old son of John Smolinski, who lives eighteen miles southwest of this city, died Wednesday morning of last week of lung trouble. The funeral services were held Friday at the Pilsner Catholic church and interment was made in the cemetery near by.
Columbus Journal, March 9, 1904
BIRTHS
SMITH--Mr. and Mrs. Adam Brady Smith west of town, are the very happy parents of a twelve pound daughter which arrived early Tuesday morning.MARRIAGE LICENSES
The county judge granted marriage licenses to the following parties during the last week: Henry Yonkie of Richland and Plessie Drinnin of Columbus; James E. Weldon and Nellie F. Finch, both of Woodville; Charles Bornman of Albion and Mary A. Avery of St. Edward; August Leffers and Meta Kruse, both of Oldenbusch; Edward M. Hill and Lealia L. Clayburn, both of Monroe; Joseph Mock and Marth Hange, both of Lindsay. Mr. Yonkie and Miss Drinnin were married Tuesday afternoon of last week by Judge Ratterman and Mr. Bornman and Mrs. Avery, Thursday by Judge O'Brien.DIED
VAN ALSTINE--The remains of Mrs. T. B. Van Alstine, mother of Frank Van Alstine of this city, were brought to Columbus Thursday, and funeral services held Friday morning in the Congregational church, Rev. Munro preaching the sermon. Mrs. Van Alstine died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Sin Clair of Adams, Minnesota, where she had made her home the past year and where she had been sick since last August from a stroke of paralysis. She leaves besides her son Frank of this city, one son in Denver and two daughters, Mrs. Sin Clair of Minnesota, and Mrs. Nettie Paxton of Omaha, who accompanied the remains of her mother from Omaha to attend the funeral. The deceased was 72 years old. Her husband died in this city thirteen years ago, where they made their home for many years.NICHOLS--Mrs. George Fairchild received word last week of the death on the 25th of February of Mr. Warren Nichols, the husband of Belle Dougherty, who was a resident of Columbus and quite well known to many people here. Mr. Nichols was an employe of the linseed oil mills in Kansas City. The letter does not state particulars but simply that he was killed by a train and that the body would be taken two weeks later to Omaha for burial where his widow and two children would go to reside. The two children were both sick at the time with measles. Mr. Nichols was slightly known here, but was better known in Humphrey where he resided.
DICKINSON--The following death notice has been sent to The Journal for publication from Genoa: Ray S., the youngest child of Frank and Lydia Dickinson died from pneumonia Sunday morning, Feb. 28, 1904, aged 10 months and 17 days. The little babe passed away in a sweet innocent sleep without a struggle. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning, Rev. Braun officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Gruetli cemetery. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of their friends in their sorrow.
FULTON--Word reached Columbus Monday of the death that morning of G.W. Fulton at his home in Campbell, Nebraska. The message did not state particulars more than that he was sick about three days. Mrs. Fulton's two brothers, Jonas and Henry Welch, left this Tuesday morning to attend the funeral. Mr. Fulton was one of the old settlers of Platte county, living at one time on what is known as the Dischner farm northeast of town. A few years ago he moved to Franklin county where he and his family have since resided. Mr. Fulton will be remembered as a good citizen and his friends will mourn his departure.
WATERS--Prof. Waters left Friday for Dubuque, Iowa, called by the death of his brother, H.L. Waters, who died after a few days' illness from typhoid pneumonia. The remains were taken to Broken Bow, Nebraska, for burial Sunday. Mr. Waters will be remembered by many Columbus people who met him last fall when he visited his brother here.
The Columbus Journal, March 16, 1904
BIRTHS
ABEGGLEN--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Abegglen in the south part of town Friday morning, a daughter.MARRIAGE LICENSES
The marriage licenses issued during the past week by Judge Ratterman were to the following parties: Robert G. Strother of Monroe and Miss Mary F. Powers of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Henry G. Lueschen and Rosa H. Grotluschen, both of Columbus, and Wilford A. Coffey and Anna Durham, both of Monroe.MARRIED
STROTHER-POWERS--R.G. Strother of Monroe, editor of the Republican of that town, and also postmaster of the village, was married last Tuesday in this city to Miss Mary F. Powers of Council Bluffs, the ceremony being performed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Matson, living in the west part of the city. Rev. MacGovern of the Monroe Episcopal church officiating. The couple have the hearty congratulations and very best wishes of their many acquaintances.DIED
DELSMAN--Miss Nannie McMahon is in receipt of a letter from Miss Clara Delsman of Hillsboro, Oregon, telling of the death of her father, J.B. Delsman, a former prominent business man of this city, on January 27. The Delsman family left Columbus for the west over eight years ago. Miss Clara states in her letter that her father's illness dates back to the 10th of December, 1902, when he suffered from a very severe attack of pneumonia from which he never fully recovered. He was bedfast for about four months.OLCOTT--Caroline, wife of Rev. D.T. Olcott, died Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I.H. Britell. Mrs. Olcott had been suffering for several months from complication of diseases, and for several days before her death, friends gave up all hope of her recovery. The deceased was born at Avon, Livingston county, New York, July 11, 1831. She was married to Rev. Olcott September 28, 1865, and to them was born one child, Mrs. I.H. Britell of this city. Twenty-eight years of her married life she spent as the wife of a preacher and the past eleven years she and her husband have made their home with their daughter, Rev. Olcott having retired from the ministry at that time. They lived in various towns in Wisconsin, and the following places in Nebraska, where Rev. Olcott was pastor of Methodist churches: Atkinson, Creighton, Plainview and St. Edward. At the last named town they resided for four years. Mrs. Olcott was a woman of unusual modest disposition, gentle and kind. She was one who loved her home and the absence of her presence from it will be a great loss to her aged husband whom she has left behind. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home of Prof. Britell, after which the remains were taken to St. Edward for burial, services being held in that town Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church, Rev. Millard going from here to conduct the service.
HAMMERQUIST--Felix Hammerquist was struck and instantly killed at the Olive street crossing by the engine hauling train No. 1 as it was nearing the depot here Sunday about 12:10 p.m. Mr. Hammerquist had left Jones' bakery for the Lindell hotel, where he was a boarder, and was seen to cross the tracks south of the depot and then turn about and walk west between the main line and side tracks. Some one called to him and as he glanced around the engine of No. 1, west bound, struck him on the left side of the head, throwing him against an engine of an eastbound, double-header freight, which was backing down to meet its train from the North street hydrant, on the side track. This engine dragged him about thirty feet then threw him under the wheels and severed his left arm. Felix Hammerquist was a young man 24 years of age and a Swede by birth. He came to America about one year and a half ago locating in Colorado, leaving there about four months ago when he came to Columbus to work in the tailor shop of C.A. Linstrum. He has one brother in Pennsylvania and a brother and uncle in Fort Collins, Colorado. Coroner Metz was notified of the accident and drove from his home in Humphrey to this place and held an inquest Sunday evening. Those on the jury were Louis Lachnit, L.F. Phillipps, Ed. Rossiter, F.A. Hagel, L. Plath and M. Murphy. The verdict was that death was caused by accident for which no one is held responsible. No word has yet been received form the young man's relatives and no arrangements have been made for his burial.
The Columbus Journal, March 23, 1904
BIRTHS
BAKER--Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Baker are the happy parents of a nine pound girl who arrived at their home last Wednesday. This is their first child and Mr. Baker is a very proud parent.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued only one marriage license during the past week, that being to Lorris Pearson ad Grace E. Nelson, both of Newman Grove.MARRIED
COFFEY-DURHAM--Rev. Halsey went to Monroe Wednesday where he performed the marriage ceremony the same evening uniting Mr. Wilford Coffey and Miss Anna Durham. The couple will reside a few miles north of Monroe.DIED
MILLS--Miss Myrtle Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mills living in the north part of town, died this morning about half past 8 o'clock at her parents' home, after an illness of about two months. Myrtle was afflicted with pneumonia a few weeks ago, the disease leaving her constitution in a frail condition, which could not be built up and all that loving friends and relatives could do, availed nothing. About the last hour and among her last words, she sang one entire verse of "Shall we Gather at the River?" Myrtle was a young lady about 18 years of age and had bright prospects and hopes for the future. She was beloved by all who knew her on account of her kind and gentle disposition. She leaves her parents, one brother and one sister to mourn the loss of a young life cut short in the bloom of womanhood.GALLEY--Samuel Galley, brother of J.H. and George Galley of this city, died suddenly Saturday noon at his home in Creighton, Nebraska, death probably caused from heart trouble. J.H. Galley and Mrs. C.A. Brindley went to Creighton Sunday to return Tuesday with the family of Mr. Galley and the remains. Funeral services were held today (Tuesday) at 1 o'clock in the Congregational church in this city, Rev. Munro conducting the services, and the remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery. Mr. Galley was well known to Columbus people, having been for many years a resident of this city and county, and was held in the highest esteem by all who were favored with his acquaintance. The deceased was born August 6, 1834, in Cheshire, England. He came directly from there to Utah in 1853 where he resided until 1859, at which time he came to this county. For a number of years he was engaged in farming and in 1872, while in that capacity, he became a partner with his brother J.H. Galley in the dry goods business, the same store which is now owned by Mr. Galley of this city. In 1881 Mr. Galley moved to Creighton where he conducted a dry goods store for himself and brother, and which he sold in January of this year. He also owned a store in Lynch, Nebraska. Mr. Galley was married in Columbus in 1868 to Miss Lettuce Brindley, sister of Charles, George and Hiram Brindley, all of this city. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Misses Amy and Martha, two brothers, J.H. and George of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Barrow of Salt Lake City and Mrs. S.A. Rickly of Creighton to mourn their loss.
SCHUTT--Mrs. Anna Schutt died at her home five miles northeast of town last Thursday morning. The deceased was born in Germany in 1850. She came to America in 1866 and was married to Mr. Schutt in 1873 at Calhoun, Nebr., coming to this county shortly after their marriage. She leaves five daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral services were held Saturday at noon in the German Lutheran church in this city, Rev. Miessler conducting the same. Interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
HAMMERQUIST--Felix Hammerquist, the man who was killed by a train a week ago Sunday, was buried Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Gass undertaking rooms, Rev. Luce conducting a short service, after which interment was made in the Columbus cemetery. C.A. Linstrum, in whose employ the young man had been the past few months, received word from Oscar Danielson of Fort Collins, Colorado, an uncle of the deceased, instructing him to bury the remains here. The tailor shop of Mr. Linstrum was closed while all the employes attended the service.
GRAGERT--Henry Gragert died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Borneman, four miles northeast of this city on Monday night of last week. He was born in Germany 84 years ago and came to America in 1858, settling in Illinois. In 1879 he came to Nebraska and became a resident of the Gruetli settlement west of Columbus where he lived until last December, since which time he has made his home with his daughter. He leaves two sons and one daughter, his wife having preceded him to the spirit world three years ago. The funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Borneman residence, Rev. Neumarker officiating. Interment was made in the Genoa cemetery.
LIEBER--The remains of Mrs. Amelia Lieber, mother of H.W. Lieber, living north of Monroe, passed through Columbus Thursday for burial at Kewanee, Illinois, beside the body of her husband. The deceased was 73 years old and died last Tuesday of pneumonia, after eleven days' illness. Mr. and Mrs. Lieber and their little daughter accompanied the remains east.
HORAN--Mrs. Katie Horan died at the hospital Monday morning at the age of 83 years. The deceased was a native of Ireland, but was an old settler of Colfax county. She has been confined at the hospital since last October. One son and one daughter, both residents of Colfax county survive her. The funeral services were held this Tuesday at Schuyler and interment made in the Kelly cemetery over in Dodge county.
TALLON--The remains of Mrs. Frances Tallon, living nine miles west of Silver Creek, who died suddenly Tuesday morning last, were brought ghrough Columbus Thursday, being taken to Fullerton for burial.
The Columbus Journal, March 30, 1904
BIRTHS
NICHOLS--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Nichols, Friday night, a son.ASCHE--Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. Asche, Tuestday, March 22d, a son.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The marriage licenses issued during the past week were to the following parties: Wm. Brunken and Minnie Husman, both of Leigh, Adolph Rupprecht of Columbus and Magdelena Mehrberger of Oconee; and Joseph Albracht and Josephine Korth, both of St. Bernard.TO BE MARRIED
CONDON-MORROW--Miss Eva Walker left Saturday for Watertown, South Dakota, where she will attend the wedding of her uncle, Dan Condon, as bride's maid, on April 6. Dan will on that date be united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Morrow of Watertown. Mr. Condon is engaged there with the Cudahy packing company. Miss Walker will visit in Sioux City on her return home from the north.DIED
KRUMLAND--Mrs. Minnie Krumland, wife of Gerhard Krumland, died Monday evening after about three weeks' serious illness. She had been ailing since Christmas on account of a severe cold. Mrs. Krumland came to Nebraska directly from Germany some time about 1869. She was married in this county to Mr. Krumland, who survives her, and by whom she leaves seven children, Mrs. Gerhard Mueller, jr., William, Theodore, Adolph, Otto, Eddie and Emma. She also leaves sisters, Mrs. Henry Luers of Columbus, Mrs. J.H. Hellbusch and Mrs. William Hoefel and one brother, Herman Krumland. The last three all residing in Grand Prairie. Mrs. Krumland was nearing her fiftieth year, and has lived since her marriage on the homestead farm north of Peter Schmitt's on Shell creek.