The Columbus Journal, July 6, 1904
MARRIED
McCLENAGHAN-OLINE--A beautiful wedding occurred last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Mary C. Oline at Monroe when her daughter Cora and Rev. Harry McClenaghan were united in marriage by Rev. Angel of Monroe. The ceremony occurred at 4 o'clock on the lawn before the house. An aisle was made by two rows of flowers extending from the door of the house and terminating in a beautiful floral arch under which the bridal couple stood. There were about twenty-five guests besides the family, and many useful and valuable presents were received, among them an elegant sandalwood fan, the gift of the bride's brother who is in the Philippine islands. The groom has just completed his college studies and has accepted a charge in Crystal, N._. The wedding trip will be a visit to Rev. McClenaghan's family at Spalding and then a trip to the St. Louis exposition, after which the newly wedded pair will go to their home in the north. [Route 4.]DIED
FLYNN--Tom Flynn, one of the earliest settlers of Columbus, died at Norfolk at seven o'clock last Sunday night at the home of one of his sons. He was buried at Platte Center Tuesday. Mr. Flynn was a brick maker in the early days of Columbus. He made the brick for the court house. For several years before his death he had run a restaurant at Albion.ELY--Mayor and Mrs. Boettcher went to Genoa last Thursday to attend the funeral of Ray Ely, a nephew of Mrs. Boettcher.
The Columbus Journal, July 13, 1904
BIRTHS
WATERS--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Waters, July 12, a son who has been christened "Carroll". Who will keep tally for the third ward?DIED
BAUMGARTNER--We received the following special correspondence from San Bernardino, Calif.: On June 9, 1904, occurred the death of Martin Baumgartner, son of Martin Baumgartner of Engi, Canton Glarus, Switzerland, president of the Swiss legislature and residing in Zurich, Switzerland. The deceased was in the fifty-seventh year of his age when he passed away after a short illness. He was acquainted with the German, French, Italian and English languages and received a complete business education in his native country. He began his business career in Milan, Italy, as a wholesale silk merchant, which business he carried on successfully until his death. Mr. Baumgartner visited his relatives in America in 1879 and is well remembered by many of the old settlers of Platte county. After his return to Switzerland he married Fanny Muller, daughter of a wholesale merchant in Zurich. His wife and only son, thirteen years of age, survive him. In accordance with the expressed wish of Mr. Baumgartner, his body was cremated. His brothers and sisters in this country are: Mrs. Adam Schmid, Columbus, Neb.; Mrs. Carl Hoffman, Oakland, Cal.; Mrs. Joseph Bucher, San Bernardino, Cal.; and Conrad Baumgarter, San Bernardino, Cal.BADE--Mrs. Sophia Bade, sixty-three years of age, living near Boheet, died Tuesday, July 5, after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were held from the German Lutheran church of Boheet, Rev. Mr. Frank, pastor of the church, officiating. Mrs. Bade was a widow, her husband having died nearly eight years ago. She leaves a family of nine children, six sons and three daughters. Two of the daughters are married. [Star Route.]
McTAGGART--The baby girl of Tom McTaggart died this afternoon.
The Columbus Journal, July 20, 1904 MARRIAGE LICENSES
STONE-NELSON--Edward Oscar Stone, 22, Looking Glass and Miss Gertie Nelson, 23, West Hill.MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
BYLLESBY-BURNS--Invitiations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Maude May Burns and Mr. Eugene U. Byllesby, July 27 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Burns, 17th and Rickly streets. Miss Burns is prominent in musical and social circles of Columbus. Mr. Byllesby lived in our city eight months as manager of the business of Swift & Co., and has recently been transferred to Fairbury where he has charge of the interests of the same firm.DIED
WHITTIER--Alois Whittier, the four year old son of Frank and Mary Whittier, living six miles southeast of Madison, was bitten by a rattlesnake last Thursday, and died about midnight of Saturday. The boy was out in the field playing near his father, who was cultivating corn, and after he was bitten he asked his father if he could go home, as his foot hurt him. Not suspecting anything, his father told him to run along, and it was some time before his mother suspected anything serious. But the swelling became so large that he finally began to question the lad and they soon realized that he had been bitten by a rattlesnake. The parents then brought the boy to Dr. Long in Madison, but as four hours had elapsed the poison had spread throughout his system and although relieved by Dr. Long's earnest efforts, nothing could save the little fellow. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery Sunday.--Madison Chronicle.McTAGGART--The baby girl of Tom McTaggart died this afternoon. [see notice of prior week]
WALKER--News reached here Friday of the death of John P. Walker at Seattle, Wash. His parents who live here are of the oldest residents of this county. He will also be remembered as a former editor of the Humphrey Democrat and an ardent friend of W.J. Bryan. He entertained the able orator at his home the first time he came to Humphrey. His aged mother was nearly prostrated with grief on hearing the news of his early death, having been ill but a few days. His body will be brought here for burial. [Humphrey.]
PLAGEMAN--Mrs. August Plageman a resident of this community since 1871 died at her home in this city Saturday after a two weeks illness. Mrs. B. Plageman was born February 19, 1834 in Falkindorf, Germany, was married to Mr. Plageman September, 1866 and moved to America the same year, coming direct to Wisconsin, where they resided five years then moved to Nebraska, settling on a farm on the island south of Columbus. Fifteen years ago they came to Columbus to reside. Mr. Plageman died May 15, 1880. The deceased leaves a large family of grown children. They are Mrs. Fred Meedel, Mrs. W. Rodehorst, Frank, Albert, William, Misses Bertha and Lena, all living in or near Columbus, and Mrs. Leath of Merrick county, Fred of Sylvan Grove, Kansas and Theodore of Creston. Funeral services were held at the home in this city this morning at nine o'clock, after which a long service was held in the Lutheran church where Rev. Miessler conducted the services. The body was taken to the Island south of Columbus for interment.
The Columbus Journal, July 27, 1904
BIRTHS
ADAMY--Mr. and Mrs. Richard Adamy are the happy parents of a son who came to their home the 16th.HIGGINS--James Higgins reports a bouncing baby last Thursday and everthing lovely. [Richland and Vicinity.]
BURGERS--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burgers the fore part of the week. [Creston.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Arthur A. Grossnicklaus, 20, Columbus to Minnie Durkop, 22, Columbus.
Delbert Kerne Weed, 25, St. Edward to Emma Nelson, 20, Looking Glass.
Eugene U. Byllesby, 34, Fairbury to Maud M. Burns, 18, Columbus.
Joseph Rothleitner, 69, Columbus to Anna Schingel, 61, Columbus.MARRIED
BYLLESBY-BURNS--Maude May Burns and Eugene U. Byllesby were united in marriage at ten o'clock this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Bruns at 17th and Rickly streets. The ring ceremony was used, Miss Fay Schofield acting as ring bearer. The bride wore a traveling suit of blue, and carried roses. Mrs. W.A. McAllister played the Mendelsohn wedding march and Rev. W.H. Halsey performed the marriage ceremony. Only relatives were present. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served and the bride and groom left at 2:25 for Paulina, Iowa, where the parents of Mr. Byllesby reside. They will also visit Lake Okoboji and will return by way of Columbus when they go to their home in Fairbury.DIED
CHRISTENSON--Mrs. Christenson, an aged lady living north of John Vaught's, was taken seriously ill last week and died Sunday. Funeral services were held in the school house Monday at 2 p.m. Interment was a Friends cemetery. [Monroe Route No. 2.]
The Columbus Journal, August 3, 1904
BIRTHS
COOLIDGE--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Coolidge of Omaha, a daughter, July 31.KOPP--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Kopp, Friday, July 29, a daughter. [Monroe.]
ANDERSON--A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Anderson, Thursday morning at four o'clock. [Creston.]
ERNST--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Ernst Thrusday, July 28th, a daughter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Forest Merrill, 38, Houston, Texas, to Minnie A. Meahger, 32, Columbus.MARRIED
CLARK-BRYANT--Dr. Clark, formerly one of Columbus' leading physicians is married again. The following clipping from a Fresno's paper tells the story:
"By the pretty home wedding in Clovis last evening, Fresno lost one of her most estimable citizens and Clovis was the gainer of a charming addition to her social circles. Miss Frances A. Bryant, Fresno's well known artist, and Dr. Tracey R. Clark of Clovis were the contracting parties.
The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock by Rev. Jackson of the Baptist church of Clovis in the parlors of the handsome new home the doctor has just completed for his new bride. The doctor's son, Fred Clark, attended his father as best man, and Olive Jackson of Clovis was the bride's maid of honor. Miss Bryant's bridal gown was a handsome one of creme figured crepe, tailor made and most becoming. Only a few of the most intimate friends and some relatives of the doctor and his bride were at the ceremony, among them Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Treasure; Prof. Bryant of St. Paul, Minn., Clyde Avery and wife of Fresno; Miss Alice Hutchinson and Miss Minnie Davis of Fresno; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hinman, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith, Sula and Clarkie Smith, Dr. Nell Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Hoblett of Clovis.
Miss Bryant came to Fresno about two years ago from her home in Ohio, and with her clever brush made a place for herself in local artist circles, as well as among a large number of friends who are delighted at last evening's happy occasion.
Dr. Clark, too, is a comparatively recent comer to California five years ago from Columbus, Nebraska, but his recognized ability in matters medical has gained him a position of influence in the profession, and the esteem of his fellow citizens. Dr. and Mrs. Clark postponed their honeymoon trip until some future inclination prompts it, and will spend the first few weeks of their marriage completing the furnishing and arranging their new home which will immediately be hospitably open to their friends.MERRILL-MEAGHER--Last Wednesday Miss Minnie Meagher and Mr. Forest Merrill were married at the home of the parents of the bride in Columbus. They will reside in Corpus Christi, Texas, where Mr. Merrill is engaged in railroading. Miss Meagher has been cashier at the home restaurant and is well known in Columbus.
KILMEO-RYAN--Last Tuesday Mr. Joseph Kilmeo and Miss Minnie Ryan were united in wedlock. Joe is well known here in this community, having worked for S.T. Graham for a long time. Miss Ryan came here about nine months ago. Most of the young folks got out to charivari the couple, and Joe was not backward in telling the crowd to have something on him, about a score partaking of ice-cream at Happy Joe's expense. Long life and many blessings to you Mr. and Mrs. Kilmeo. [Creston.]
DIED
??--A postal card from Rev. Meissler, received by Mrs. Rusche today, announces the death of Mrs. Meissler's mother, whose serious illness had called them suddenly to St. Louis last Saturday. Her death occurred at three o'clock Monday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Meissler reaching her bedside at nine o'clock on the morning of the preceding day.GALLIGAN--Last Thursday morning at Lindsay, Joseph Galligan died, aged 26. He was a well known and popular young man. He was afflicted with consumption and had recently been to Colorado for his failing health. The funeral was largely attended, and was held from St. John's church, seven miles southeast of Lindsay.
The Columbus Journal, August 10, 1904
BIRTHS
EVENS--A boy was born to J.H. Evens and wife last week. [Creston.]HAMLIN--A boy was born to August Hamlin and wife last week. [Creston.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Joseph Olsufka, 21, Tarnov, to Mary Krik, 20, Tarnov.
James Fred Connof, 30, Fremont to Maud Adella Bryant, 25, Fremont.
The latter were married last Saturday by Judge Ratterman.DIED
KENT--Last Saturday morning Mr. Kent received a telegram stating that his brother, who lived in Wanapaca, Wis., was killed. Mr. Kent left immediately for that place and Frank VanAllen of Monroe left Sunday for Bonesteel, S.D. to file on the land which they won in the drawing. [Platte Center.]PRIMMER--J.W. Primmer of Newman Grove, an old-time Platte county man, died at his home last Sunday morning. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Journal, August 17, 1904
BIRTHS
BEHLENS--A nice bright eyed little boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Behlens, jr., on Friday last. All interested are delighted. [R.F.D. No. 3.]JELDON--Mrs. John Jeldon presented her husband with a sweet baby girl last sunday. [R.F.D. No. 3.]
SMITH--John Smith came down town stepping about a foot higher than usual on Saturday monring. Inquiry revealed the fact that he is the father of a brand new baby boy, an eleven pounder. [Monroe.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Only one marriage license was issued by Judge Ratterman last week. The parties named in this license are Ferdinand Lachnit, age 30, and Anna E. Lang, age 22, both of Humphrey.MARRIED
GASS-KAUFMAN--Mr. Henry Gass, jr. and Miss Sophia Kaufman, both of this city, were married Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Pauline Weber in Colorado Springs, Col. The return of the bride and groom last Friday was the first intimation that Columbus people had of the wedding of two of our townspeople. Miss Emma Hoppen was the only Columbus guest present at the ceremony which was performed by Rev. Finkbiner, the English Lutheran minister at Colorado Springs. Miss Kaufman had been visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Weber, for some weeks, and Mr. Gass left for the West a few days ago without informing anyone but his immediate relatives here of the object of the trip. Mr. and Mrs. Gass have taken for their home the residence of August Merz at 9th and Washington streets. They were accompanied home by Miss Hoppen and by Mrs. Weber, who will be their guest for a time. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Kaufman, and has lived in Columbus for the past four years. Mr. Gass is well known by all Columbus people, having lived here all his life and is one of our most popular and successful young business men.DIED
KRIVOLIEK--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Krivoliek died yesterday afternoon, aged two days. It was buried from the Catholic cemetery this morning.HECKER--Frederick Hecker, aged 76, died Saturday night at nine o'clock after an illness of 19 weeks resulting from paralysis. He was buried yesterday, the funeral being held from the German Reformed church. Mr. Hecker leaves a wife and five children.
ROSSITER--Mrs. R.L. Rossiter received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of Mrs. Thos. Rossiter, who is well known in Columbus where she lived for several years. Mrs. Rossiter had been ill for two years. R.L. Rossiter and Ed Rossiter left this morning for Omaha to attend the funeral which was to be held from Sacred Heart Church.
HULL--The funeral of Franklin Hull was held in Columbus yesterday, Rev. Luce conducting the services. Mr. Hull was an old resident of Platte county, having lived here for 18 years. He removed from here to Fort Collins, Col. about a year ago. From that place he went to Wenatchee, Wash., and then returned to Fort Collins where he resided at the time of his death. He has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Horace Fobes. His remains were brought to Columbus for burial beside his wife.
BLOEDORN--Grandma Bloedorn died at her home Monday evening after a short illness. She was 81 years of age and was the wife of Martin Bloedorn who died just one year ago. She leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Martin and William, and two daughters, Mrs. Smith of Monroe and Mrs. Meniece who lived with her mother, besides a large number of grandchildren. [Platte Center.]
OTTIS--Thos. Ottis has received news that his brother Frank is dead. He took the train Sunday for Montana to attend the funeral. [Humphrey.]
POPE--Died: J.H. Pope, one of Silver Creek's most popular citizens, Thursday morning, August 11. [Monroe Route No. 2.]
The Columbus Journal, August 24, 1904
BIRTHS
CHARNQUIST--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Charnquist last Thursday, an eleven pound son. [Lindsay.]BARRON--R.F.D. No. 3. writes of the arrival of a bright eyed boy baby and a sweet girl baby like one with authority, owing to Mr. Barron's previous declaration of the stand that he had taken on the subject of abies, it would be in order for him to call No. 3 down. [Star Route.]
ERNST--What makes William Ernst wear that broad smile? Ask the little baby girl about it. [Route 1.]
WELCH--There has been strange stillness about Shell Creek postoffice for the past three weeks that is not generally prevalent under similar circumstances. Robert Welch has during this time kept very much in hiding and only when taken by surprise could we barely get a glimpse of him but aside from thinking it just a little strange, paid no more attention to it until Saturday morning when an auntie came into the postoffice and holding up a sweet little bright eyed baby girl of two weeks told the writer to look at Robert's baby, well we finally came too, or at least sufficiently to speak. The auntie in charge vanished, so with a determination to see Robert and find out all about how it happened, we stared out doors, but there was no Robert in sight. All was as still as death out doors, but on driving away we caught sight of Grandpa Welsh peeping through a crack in the old blacksmith shop, just as though he thought he might be to blame in some way. Now, we don't want to accuse Robert of being ashamed of his baby, for he might well feel proud of her. Perhaps it is just a slight embarrassment that he will overcome sooner or later, as the case may be. [Star Route.]
DIED
BLOEDORN--Mrs. Bloedorn, mother of Mrs. August Smith, died in Platte Center and was buried in the Shell Creek cemetery Thursday. [Monroe, Route 2.]ADAMS--Hubert Adams of Gardiner received a dispatch from England recently announcing the death of his father. He will start for England in about ten days taking his son Thomas and brother Edgar with him. [Loup and Platte Valley.]
The Columbus Journal, August 31, 1904
BIRTHS
ENGES--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Enges, Thursday morning, August 24, a son. All concerned are doing well. [Creston.]GROVES--Loup and Platte Valley News.--(Correspondence).--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Groves, a son.
BROWN--Dr. Jones reports a boy at the home of T. Brown, seven miles southeast of Creston. [Creston.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Clarence E. Matson, 22, Looking Glass to Selma C. Borg, 20, Looking Glass. George Vanteicher, 22, Carroll, Iowa to Barbara Fisher, 24, Humphrey. John T. Backman, 37, Detroit, Mich. to Kate Amy Beatty, 31, Erie, Penn. Chas. Miller, 54, Monroe to Dollie C. Larrabee, 43, Omaha.MARRIED
BACKMAN-BEATTY; MILLER-LARRABEE--Rev. Luce performed two wedding ceremonies Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage. The first couple were John T. Backman of Detroit and Miss Kate A. Beatty of Erie, Pa. The second couple were Charles Miller of Monroe and Mrs. Dollie Larrabee of Omaha.LACHNIT-LANG--Mr. Ferdinand Lachnit and Miss Anna Lang who were married at the Catholic church in Humphrey yesterday morning, came to Columbus on the noon train for an elaborate wedding dinner at the home of Frank Lachnit, returning to Humphrey in the evening for a large reception. H.C. Lachnit acted as best man for his brother. [Humphrey.]
DIED
TAYLOR--A telegram received by David Thomas last night, announced the sudden death, on a train near Cheyenne, of Mrs. Thomas' mother, Mrs. Jane Taylor. The telegram contained no particulars and Mr. Thomas, up to the time the Journal goes to press, has been unable to get in telegraphic communication with other members of the family to make arrangements for the funeral. Mrs. Taylor was more than seventy years old at the time of her death. She was born in Wales and came to Platte county with her husband in the fall of 1873 and settled on Shell Creek. Her first husband died in the spring of 1874 and several years later she married again. Eight children, three sons and five daughters resulted from her first marriage. Mrs. Thomas is the oldest daughter. Other children living in Nebraska are Mrs. I.N. Jones of Joliet, Mrs. Frank Burgess of Creston, Mrs. Thos. Irwin of South Omaha. Another daughter, Mrs. Davis lives in Laramie and the sons Edward, Frank and Albert live in the west.
A late telegram to D. Thomas announces that the funeral of Mrs. Taylor, mother of Mrs. Thomas, will be held in Cheyenne today.KINGSTON--Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Beecher Kingston, of Central City, formerly a resident of Columbus. Death followed a painful and lingering illness of six months.
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Will Swartsley and Mrs. G.O. Burns attended the funeral of Mrs. Beecher Kingston in Central City last Wednesday.KCIVOLAVEK--Theressa, wife of Vincent Kcivolavek, died Saturday last from peritonitis. She was born in Hungary thirty-seven years ago and came to this country seven years ago. She leaves a husband and three small children. The funeral was held in the Catholic church Sunday afternoon.
SCHEFCEK--Mrs. George Schefcek died Saturday, August 27th, aged fifty-nine years. Deceased was born in Poland, was married in her native land, and came to this county direct from Poland, twenty-three years ago. She leaves a husband, three sons and four daughters, living on a farm five miles east of Columbus. The funeral was held Monday at 10 o'clock in the Catholic church, and interment was in the Catholic cemetery.
MOSTEK--Leo, the seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Mostek, died Friday, August 26, at their home in the south part of the city. Burial was from the Catholic church on Sunday.
LACHNIT--Little Oscar, the oldest son of Joseph Lachnit, died last Wednesday night after an illness of twenty-four hours. He was twelve years old. Interment was made last Friday morning. He was a bright boy and will be sadly missed by his parents and many young friends. [Humphrey.]
GRAHAM--A brother of E.T. Graham living near Madison, Wisconsin, died Sunday, August 27. Mr. and Mrs. Graham were both at his bedside when he died. They are expected home the last of this week. [Creston.]
Columbus Journal, September 7, 1904
MARRIAGE BANS
ALBRACHT-SCHAEFER--The marriage bans of Frank Albracht and Isabel Schaefer were published Sunday. The wedding will take place Sept. 20.DIED
WASS??--John Wass, the ten-year-old son of Mrs. Wass, a widow woman residing in the southeast part of the city, is suffering from a severe case of lock-jaw, which developed yesterday. About one week ago the lad accidentally ran a fish bone into one of his feet but no serious results were anticipated until yesterday when he became almost as stiff as a board. As far as we can learn, this is [the] only case of lock jaw in this community for about ten years. The father of young Wass died about one year ago. Dr. Voss is the attending physician.BRUGGER--M. Brugger received word Friday that his brother, Theophil, was missing from his home in Portland, Ore., and indications all seem to point to the fact that he was drowned in the Lewis river while attempting to ford the stream. The river has been dredged and everything done to find the body, but nothing more than the horse he was riding could be found. Theophil was a young man thirty-six years of age, and had the promise of a very brilliant future. He was a graduate of the Nebraska state university, spent one year in study in Berlin, and from there went to South Africa, where he was manager of mines for some time. He visited Australia and other countries and returned to the United States, completing a trip around the world. He has lately been teacher of sciences in the Portland high schools. Last year he visited his relatives here, and renewed many former acquaintances, who will mourn his departure with sincere regret.
LAUDENKLOS--The body of Mrs. Marian Laudenklos was found in Lost Creek at 7:30 this morning, near the residence of her son, Adolph Laudenklos, who lives on the William Ernst farm two miles north of St. Francis academy, known as Westcott farm.
Mrs. Laudenklos was heard by her sons' family to leave the house about three o'clock. When she was not present in the morning, Mrs. Adolph Laudenklos told the children to look for her and her body was soon found in the small creek that runs near the house.
She left no word of any kind, and the only motive that can be suggested by her son's family is that of mental weakness due to advanced age and financial distress. Mrs. Adolph Laudenklos said that her mother-in-law had been disappointed about some money that was due her from one of her sons living in the east, and that she had been despondent and had appeared mentally unbalanced lately.
The deceased was 77 years old having been born in Switzerland. Her husband came to America 30 years ago and his family never heard of him afterwards. Mrs. Laudenklos came to this country 17 years ago, and lived in the east until 1903; since that time she has made her home with her son Adolph. She has two more sons who live in Providence, R.I.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from Gass' undertaking rooms, Rev. Neumaker officiating at the cemetery.WIGGINS--John Wiggins, one of the old settlers of this city, died Sunday morning at his home in the east part of the city, after only a few day's serious illness. Wednesday morning about 6 o'clock he suffered a severe stroke of paralysis, and from that hour gradually became weaker. Mr. Wiggins had a wide circle of acquaintances throughout the county. Coming to the city in 1876, he has been closely connected with its business interests ever since.
John Wiggins was born June 9, 1849, in Salisbury Center, New York. He was married January 22, 1874, to Miss Rosanna D. Metcalf. Before moving west he owned and operated a cheese factory. In March, 1876, he moved to this city and purchased the hardware store of H.P. Coolidge. In 1880 he was financially interested in establishing a packing house, and in 1886 he engaged in the live stock business, in which he continued until a few months ago, in partnership with W.H. Lewis, when he sold his interests to O. Breese.
Mr. Wiggins was for six consecutive years an active member of the county board of supervisors, was a member of the Columbus school board several terms, and was a prominent member of the Masonic and Workman lodges. He leaves one daughter, Miss Rosa M., and two sons, John L. and Ralph D., and one half-brother, Hayden Mitchel. John resides in Kansas City and Mr. Mitchell in Clearwater, Neb., all of whom were here to attend the funeral.
His wife died in April, 1902, and one daughter Florence several years ago.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Munro conducting the service and the Congregational choir furnishing the music. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Jonas Welch, C.H. Sheldon, O.T. Roen, G.A. Schroeder, A.M. Post and J.E. North. The Masonic and Workman lodges attended the services in a body and the firemen sent a delegation to represent them. The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.McDONALD--John McDonald, father of Mrs. M. Shoemaker died Monday morning at the home of his daughter just west of the Second ward school after two years serious illness caused from paralysis. Mr. McDonald was born in Ireland eighty-one years ago. He came to America in 1860, but has lived in Columbus only three years. He leaves three sons and one daughter. The remains were taken by Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker to Union City, Indiana, his former home, for burial on Thursday.
ALPERS--Walter, the eighteen month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alpers, died Saturday from cholera infantum. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Miessler, after which the remains were buried in the Columbus cemetery.
RYNER--Mrs. Sarah Ryner of Cedar Rapids died Thursday, in the hospital. She had been brought to the hospital one week previous to be operated upon, but the frail body could not withstand the shock. The remains were shipped Friday to her home in Cedar Rapids. The deceased leaves her husband and one son.
Columbus Journal, September 14, 1904
BIRTHS
PARKS--A bouncing 12-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Parks yesterday. Dr. Jones reports all hands doing well. [Creston.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman's list of marriage licenses since September 6 is a large one, including the following:
Joseph Bialas, 26, Genoa; Mary Cielooha, 17, Duncan.
Frank Torcon, 23, Genoa; Mary Kula, 18, Duncan.
George Edward Kennedy, 22, St. Edward; Lillian Victoria Cain, 18, Platte County.
Silas Howard Mehn, 22, Creston; Helen Smith, 20, Creston.
Joseph A. Schmitz, 22, St. Bernard; Maggie Merten, 19, Cornlea.
Wm. H. Buettner, 22, Cornlea; Josephine Korth, 18, Lindsay.
Frank Albrecht, 24, St. Bernard; Isabella Schaefer, 20, St. Bernard.
John J. Cronenthal, 23, Platte Center; Emma M. Schroeder, 23, Columbus.MARRIED
MEHAN-SMITH--On Saturday at Columbus Miss Helen Smith was married to Mr. Howard Mehan. Both are well known in this community and we wish them a happy future. [Creston.]
The Columbus Journal, September 21, 1904
BIRTHS
HAHN--Mrs. Howard Hahn of Silver Creek, who has been at the home of her father-in-law, L. Hahn, in this city, gave birth last night to a twelve-pound son.KELLS--Mrs. Tiffany left yesterday for Onawa, Iowa, to visit her daughter Mrs. L.R. Kells. Mr. and Mrs. Kells are rejoicing over the arrival Thursday evening of a son, their first child.
PUTMAN--Mr. and Mrs. Putman of Lincoln are rejoicing over the arrival last Tuesday of a son. Mrs. Putnam was known here as Miss Dolan, daughter of J.T. Dolan.
MARRIED
ALDERSON-NEWMAN--Miss Cordelia Newman, daughter of Wm. Newman east of the city, was married in Madison yesterday to Mr. O. Alderson of Humphrey, and the couple arrived here on the noon train. They go from here to St. Louis and will stop on their return to visit relatives before going to their farm home near Humphrey.BAUMGARTNER-NOHAL--Leonard Baumgartner and Miss Antonia Nohal were married this morning in the court house, by Judge Ratterman, Fred Plath and Miss Lottie Campbell acting as witnesses. The couple left the city on a short visit away from home, and will return to make their home on east eleventh street.
DIED
BURKE--Marke Burke, an old time settler of this community, and well known to many of our citizens, died in Omaha and his remains were brought here this morning for burial. The body was taken first to Gass' undertaking rooms, and from there to the Catholic church where funeral services were held at 3 o'clock, and afterward the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, beside that of his wife. Mr. Burke was formerly a farmer north of Richland, about seven miles from this city. His wife died in 1900. Mr. Burke with his son and his two daughters moved to Omaha about one year ago where they have since resided. All the children, Peter, Miss Kate and Miss Sarah came with the remains of their father, to attend the funeral.WETGEN--Died--Mrs. Dorothy Wetgen, Friday morning, aged seventy-four years. She was unconscious thirty-six hours before her death. She was buried from the German Baptist church at Shell Creek to-day at two o'clock. Mrs. Wetgen was the mother of six children, two of whom are Mrs. J.F. Siems of Columbus and Mrs. Benthack of Platte Center.
OTTIS--The Humphrey Democrat says: "Thos. Ottis received a telegram from Butte, Mont., Monday, conveying the sad news of the death of his brother, Frank Ottis of that city, at five o'clock that morning. Mr. Ottis had been a sufferer from cancer of the throat for some time and his death not unexpected. He was 55 years of age and leaves a wife and several children. The deceased had many acquaintances here having spent most of the past year in town visiting his brother.
HARNAPP--Bertha, wife of Carl Harnapp living fifteen miles north of Columbus, died yesterday from old age after an illness of four months, only four days of which was seriou. Mrs. Harnapp was born in Saxony over 72 years ago, and came to America 25 years ago, direct to the present home farm north of town. She leaves beside her husband two daughters and one son. Funeral services will take place from the home tomorrow morning at 11:00 a.m., and at the Loseke Lutheran church immediately after, Rev. Feese conducting the service. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.
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Mrs. Carl Hornap died last Sunday evening after an illness of about ten days. Interment took place at the Loseke cemetery, Rev. Friese officiating. [Star Route.]MELGEN--The funeral of Mrs. Melgen was very largely attended by neighbors and friends, last Saturday afternoon, interment being in the Shell Creek baptist cemetery. [R.F.D. No. 3.]
BROCK--Mrs. Henry Brock, who was stricken with paralysis some two months ago, died last Saturday and was buried Monday in the Loseke cemetery, Rev. Freise officiating. [Star Route.]
SAND--John Sand, who lives near here, died Monday after an illness of a few days. [Lindsay.]
JONES--Krug Jones, who lives south of here, died Monday. He has been sick for some time with dropsy. [Lindsay.]
The Columbus Journal, September 28, 1904
BIRTHS
HOLMES--The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Iven Homes [sic], now of Ryvenna, will be pleased to know of the arrival of a ten pound son at their home last Friday, their first born. Mrs. Holmes was formerly Miss Theressa Stovicek.LOSEKE--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Louise Loseke Wednesday, September 21, a son. [R.F.D. No. 1.]
MEYERS--Born to Mrs. J.F. Meyers Friday, September 23, 1 son. [R.F.D. No. 1.]
MARRIED
ROUKE-VERJAAL--Charles Rouke of Fremont and Miss Libbie Verjaal of Lincoln were married Tuesday at the home of L. Weinberger, Rev. Lohr officiating. The ocuple left the same day for their home.HAMER-JONES--Edwin Hamer a former Columbus young man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamer of this city, was married last Wednesday to Miss Mary E. Jones of Bardner, Ohio, at the home of her parents. Mr. Hamer has been in the employ of express companies for sixteen years, six years in Columbus and the past ten years in Omaha, Denver and Chicago. In Chicago he has been with the Wells Fargo company. Edwin will receive the hearty best wishes of his many friends in Columbus, who are confident that he will make a model husband.
BRONENHAE-SCHROEDER--The marriage of Miss Emma Schroeder and John Bronenhae, two young people of the Grand Prairie neighborhood, took place this morning at 8 o'clock in the St. Anthony Catholic church. The bride wore a white silk gown and veil. Mr. Nick Schroeder and Miss Mary Bronenahe, brother and sister respectively of the bride and groom, attended the couple during the ceremony. After the wedding at the church the party repaired to the home of the bride's brother, John Schroeder, where they entire day and this evening will be spent in dancing and visiting by a large crowd of invited guests.
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John Grouenthal of Platte Center, and Miss Emma Schoeder, were joined in holy matrimony, at the Catholic church St. Anthony, at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. [Star Route.]SWANSON-CHRISTENSEN--The wedding of Mr. August Swanson and Miss Anna Christina Christernsen [sic] took place in the Swedish Methodist church last Wednesday at eleven o'clock. [Palestine.]
DIED
WELCH--The funeral of Mrs. Henry Welch, which took place yesterday at 12:30 in the Shell Creek church, was one of the largest attended funerals ever held in the neighborhood. There were about eighty-five carriages in procession. Rev. Cash of this city conducted the service.
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Mr. and Mrs. Clint Steveson attended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Henry Welch on Shell Creek, last Thursday. [Richland and Vicinity.]HAGEL--Mrs. Hagel, wife of Paul Hagel died Sunday evening in St. Mary's hospital. She had been operated upon two weeks ago tomorrow in the hopes of relieving her from trouble from which she had been suffering for some time. She did not recover as had been expected by her physicians, and Dr. Lord of Omaha was called to consult with them. All that medical skill and loving hands could perform was done for the sufferer, but she passed to the great beyond at eight o'clock last evening.
Few people in the city were more beloved than was Mrs. Hagel. Left at the age of seventeen with the care of her father's children at the death of her mother, and later to rear a large family of her own, her life has been a busy one. But with all these cares she was never too busy to help a neighbor or friend who was ill or in distress. She was always known among her acquaintances as a true, unselfish, lovable woman.
Mrs. Hagel was born October 12, 1857, in Pleantbranch, Dane county Wisconsin. She came with her relatives from there to Schuyler, Nebraska in 1870, and in 1875, the same year she was married to Mr. Hagel, she came to Columbus, where she has since resided.
To Mr. and Mrs. Hagel have been born eleven children, seven of whom are living. They are: Otto, Lillie, Olga, Florence, Oscar, Helen and Lenora. She leaves four brothers and one sister, William, Frank, and George Hagel and Mrs. G. A. Schroeder, all residents of Columbus. Her father died in 1898.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the German Reform church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Neumarker conducting the services.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. HAGEL--The funeral of Mrs. Paul Hagel was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the German Reform church, a very large crowd of friends attending the services. Rev. Neumarker her pastor delivered the address in German and Rev. Munro spoke in English. Musical selections were given by the church choir and also by the Maennerchor society. The pall bears were: H. Ragat, A. Heintz, Chas. Segelke, August Boettcher, W. H. Benham, Thos. Wade, L. Schreiber and Otto Merz. The flowers sent by friends were profuse and beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.