The Columbus Journal, October 5, 1904
BIRTHS
SCHUMACHER--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Schumacher, of Platt Center, September 29th, a daughter. Mrs. Schumacher is Joseph Henggler's daughter.
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SHOEMAKER--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shoemaker, on Thursday, a daughter. [Platte Center.]ANDERSON--A son was born to Peter Anderson and wife, on Tuesday, the 27th. [Platte Center.]
WILSON--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nels P. Wilson in the north end of town on Saturday, October 1, a fine large son. [Monroe.]
CARLSON--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Carlson, Wednesday, September 28, 1 twelve pound boy. [Lindsay.]
CHRISTENSON--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Christenson, September 29, a baby girl. [Lindsay.]
DIED
HENGGELER--Mrs. Magdaline Henggeler whose serious illness we have mentioned in the Journal several times recently, died at her home on Fourteenth street at 3 (or 8?) o'clock this morning, after one months illness from dropsy. Mrs. Henggeler was a woman of energetic habits and cheerful disposition, and up to the time of her last illness took entire care of her house and gardens. Magdaline Heinrich was born February, 1821 at Canton Cug, Switzerland. She was married in 1844 to Frantz Henggeler, and came from Switzerland to America in the spring of 1854, first settling on a farm near Dubuque, Iowa. From there they moved to _amha in 1857 and to their homestead north of Columbus on Shell Creek in 1858. Since 1880 Mrs. Henggeler has resided in Columbus. Mr. Henggeler, died eight years ago.
To them were born seven children five of whom are living. Mrs. Rosa Mertz of Fullerton, Fred Henggeler of Bellwood, George and Joseph on Shell Creek on the old homestead northeast of town, and Mrs. J.H. Kersenbrock of this city, are all left to remember the loving care of a good mother. She also leaves twenty-two grand children. Funeral services will be held from the Catholic church in this city at 10 o'clock Friday morning and interment made in the Catholic cemetery, where her husband had been laid to rest eight years ago.SHERMAN--The following taken from Monday's Daily Bee gives a pathetic story of a man known to many Columbus people.
"Shortly after noon today word went over town that a dead body had been seen in the Platte river a mile above the wagon bridge across the river directly south of the city. Everyone seemed at once impressed that it was that of Charles A. Sherman, Schuyler's former night policeman, who was at liberty under a $2,000 bond for burglarly of the store of the Wells Grocery company about three months ago.
Officers and assistants went at once to the scene and found the body caught by its chin under a large stick of timber projecting from the bank, head submerged, feet down stream and floating free. After much work the badly decomposed body, with horribly distorted and unrecognizable features, was secured and brought to the morgue. Examination disclosed that the body was that of Sherman. Numerous letters, receipts and other papers, a bunch of keys with a key ring with name plate being found upon his person. There was but a small amount of money in his pockets, $11.60.
Mr. Sherman disappeared Saturday September 24, but there was not much talk about it until the latter part of the following week.
The body was seen Friday, when a couple of boys passing along the bank saw what they said afterwards thought was a dummy, and in their play threw clods and sticks at it.
A sad feature in connection with the death is that his wife lies at the point of death. He left her without a word of intimation as to where he was going and without a word of goodby.
Sherman's pal, Ted Croshaw, was sent up for two years, and as Sherman was considered the principal it was generally considered that he would get the limit, ten years. He had formerly stood high socially, was a member of the Odd Fellows, so it is presumed that with all that bearing upon him the strain was more than he could stand. He was reputed to be worth $10,000 or $12,000 and was known to have carried life insurance besides.HAGEL--Among relatives and friends out of town who attended the funeral of Mrs. Paul Hagel yesterday afternoon were: Mrs. Kropf, Mrs. Gaeth, Mr. and Mrs. Ichols, Mrs. Pruyn, Mrs. Nieman and Mrs. Bohman, all of Schuyler, Mrs. Sieght and Mrs. Wehrbein of Plattsmouth and Mrs. Chas. Jen of Humphrey.
SMITH--Mr. and Mrs. N.D. Wilson and sons Hilliard, Irvine and Mysen, Grandma" Wuethrich, Mrs. John Schmocker, Mrs. Wm. Houser, and Miss Ross Wuethrich all went to Osceola today to attend the funeral of Miss Lucy Smith a sister of Mrs. Wilson, who died in David City yesterday. Grandma" Horst of Madison was also in the city on her way to attend funeral.
LUCKENBERGER--A. Luckenberger of Boone died at the hospital Saturday evening from kidney trouble. He had been brought to the hospital Tuesday of last week and had been ill but two weeks before his death. He leaves a wife, three sons and three daughters. Mr. Luckenberger was one of the old settlers of this community, having resided in that place for twenty-five years. The remains were taken this morning to Boone for burial. The deceased was 82 years old.
KUSHINSKI--The three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kushinski, a Polish family living in the south part of town, died Saturday morning, from a relapse after having diphtheria. The home was quarantined on Monday of last week and under the physician's care the child was recovering until a sudden relapse caused heart trouble. The little one was buried Saturday afternoon by Rev. Theibold, in the Catholic cemetery. The Kushinski family came to Columbus about three months ago.
CUSHING--Word was received here Saturday of the death of S.E. Cushing for many years a Columbus resident, and who with his family left here two years ago last June for Wenatchee, Washington. Mr. Cushing had for some time been ailing, and his death was not unexpected to his friends here. All the old time settlers remember Mr. Cushing as a sturdy, honest, sympathetic man of more than the ordinary qualities which go to make a desirable citizen in any community. In the early seventies he was a prominent officer under Major Frank North as Pawnee Indian Scout. Before moving to Columbus where he made his home in later years he resided on his farm west of Duncan. His wife Elizabeth Cushing, is a sister of J.E. and Luther North. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. Clapp of Fairbury, Luther, Jay and Miss Madge all of Wenatchee. Nothing is known at this time in regard to further particulars, as relatives here only received a telegram stating his death.
The Columbus Journal, October 12, 1904
MARRIED
TALBOT-KROMINE--O.C. Talbot went to Omaha today, and word has been passed around among his friends that he will be married today in that city to Miss Emma Kromine. It is their intention to return home about Sunday.??-WILLIS--Fred Willis left for Triniley Park, Illinois last Friday to be present at the wedding of his sister, which took place there on Sunday. [Route 3.]
MORGAN-??--John Morgan is at Plattsmouth, Neb., where he will take unto himself a wife this Wednesday evening. Mr. Morgan and bride will return to Richland after their honeymoon and become residents here. [Richland and Vicinity.]
BUELTNER-KORTH--Wm. Bueltner and Josephine Korth were married Tuesday, October 4, at the Holy Trinity church at nine o'clock at high mass. The bride was dressed becomingly in blue cashmere trimmed in white silk and white applique and the groom wore the conventional black. The best men were John Bueltner and Eddie Smith. Misses Theresa Korth and Agnes Merlon acted as bridesmaids. The couple departed Tuesday noon for a short wedding tour to Central City, where a brother of the groom resides. They returned Saturday evening and Tuesday evening they give a wedding dance, at the Opera house. The young couple will go to housekeeping on a farm which the groom has rented near Cornlea. [Lindsay.]
DIED
HENGGELER--The funeral of Mrs. Henggler which was held this morning in the Catholic church at 10 o'clock was attended by a large number of friends of the family. Father Theabold conducted the mass and delivered the sermon. The pallbearers were Messrs. Fred Shober, M. Vogel, John Byrnes, Peter Ternes, Ed FItzpatrick and Wm. Schilz.RIHTOFEN--Mrs. Carl Rihtofen died suddenly last Tuesday and was buried in the Humphrey cemetery Wednesday afternoon. She leaves a husband to mourn her death. They had lived here since June last. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Journal, October 19, 1904
BIRTHS
RUPP--Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Rupp, who formerly lived here, a daughter. [Loup and Platte Valley.]WASH--A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Wash last Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. C.A. was away in Boone county at the time and did not get home until the afternoon. We have not heard that the agreeable surprise did him any harm, for he looked happy on Monday morning. Dr. Jones reports all concerned doing well. [Creston.]
CANNON--Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Cannon living across the river, are the happy parents of a son, their first child, which was born Sunday.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued a marriage license today for Mr. Edward Cudbrava and Miss Lizzie Lightner both of Monroe.DIED
BODNER--Word has been received here of the sudden passing away of Jacob Bodner a well known citizen of the Oconee neighborhood. Mr. Bodner was found dead in his chair at five o'clock Friday morning. He had been ailing for over one year but had been seriously ill for only two months. Asthma was the cause of his death.
Mr. Bodner was seventy-eight years old and leaves his wife and four children to mourn his departure. His children are Mrs. W.T. Wilson, Alfred, Reinald and Miss Eliza Bodner all residing in Oconee.
Mr. Bodner has been a resident of Oconee for about twelve years and before that time lived on a farm in Grand Prairie township. He has lived in this county about thirty years.WEYER--The Fremont Tribune on Monday chronicled the death that morning of Harriett, the thirteen-months-old daughter and only child, of Rev. and Mrs. C.W. Weyer, of that city. The cause was heart failure and it had been ill one week. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home. Rev. Weyer was formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, leaving Columbus for Fremont two years ago last stpring.
HURST--Gerald, the nine month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hurst residing in the west part of the city died last night, after one month of illness from lung trouble. The remains will be shipped tomorrow to Silver Creek for burial.
KAMRATH--Mrs. Wilhelmina Kamrath, mother of the Krammrath [sic] brothers here, passed away at 3:40 Tuesday morning at her home in Newman Grove at the age of 65 years, after several weeks sickness from typhoid fever. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the German Lutheran church at Kalamazoo, Rev. J. Weber, officiating, and interment was made in the cemetery by the church. The deceased was born in Korkehgen, Penn., Germany, 1839. She was married to Wilhelmina [sic] Kamrath, 1864. They came to America in 1867, locating at Kalamazoo, Madison county, Neb., in 1872 where they lived until they moved to Newman Grove where she died, after a long life of usefulness, but also of sorrow and trouble. She is survived by her husband and eight children, seven boys and one daughter, and twelve grand children. [Lindsay.]
GEHR--Joseph Gehr one of our old timers, who has lived here for about twenty-two years, died last Thursday morning at the St. Mary's hospital at Columbus. His son Walter took charge of the body and had him brought home and buried from the Catholic church, on Saturday morning. The pall bearers here were Peter Bender, Joseph Bruening, Jacob Krebs, Joseph Gilsdorf, Chris Schreming, Henry Bruening, Thos. Ottis, and Michael Zurlin. The funeral was well attended and he was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. He leaves four children all of whom are married and several grand children to miss the old gentleman's kindly smile and word of cheer.
SCHAD--Mrs. Margaret Schad died Tuesday morning at 8:30, after an illness of about 9 months from dropsy. [Lindsay.]
The Columbus Telegram, October 21, 1904
DIED
SCHAD--Mrs. Margaret Schad died at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morning after a long illness with dropsy. She had been bedfast for nine months, and subject to great suffering. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the Holy Catholic church, with interment in the Lindsay cemetery. The deceased was fifty-four years old. The surviving members of her household are four sons and four daughters. Her husband died last November. The children are Frank, Peter, and Louis Schad, Mrs. Samuel Worth, Mrs. Zimmerman and Miss Katie Schad, residing in this vicinity, and Mrs. Wells and Joseph Schad, who reside in Oklahoma. Mrs. Schad was a good christian woman, and will be missed by the people of the community. [Lindsay.]
THe Columbus Journal, October 26, 1904
BIRTHS
DAVIS; LUESCHEN--Dr. Voss reports a birth last Thursday at each of the homes of H.J. Davis in Columbus and H.G. Lueschen nine miles north of town. The child at the Davis home is a girl and at Lueschen’s, a boy.
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We have not been able to see Ed. Lueschen, jr., since October 17. We presume he puts in all his time rocking the baby which came to his house on October 17. [R.F.D. No. 1.]HANEY--Born, this morning, October 24th, to Mrs. James Haney, a son.
LAUGHLIN--Born, Sunday night Ootober 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Laughlin, a daughter.
RYAN--Born, yesterday morning, to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ryan, a son.
BALLON--Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Ballon are the happy parents of a daughter;, born to them yesterday. This is their first child and they are accordingly very proud of the young lady.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Ratterman issued a marriage license today to Wm. H. Ford and Miss Minnie Banmaun.MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
Invitations have been received here of the marriage November 1, of Will J. Roberts and Miss Dora Nichols. both of Lake Crystal, Minnesota. Mr. Roberts is a nephew of R.E. Jones and a former resident of the Postville neighborhood. He has visited In Columbus frequently.MARRIED
BUSS-BAKENUS--At the Loseke German Lutheran church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Lizzie Bakenhus and Mr. Henry Buss, both residing about ten miles north of this city. Rev. Frese, their pastor, officiating. The brother nd sister of the bride, and brother nd sister of the groom, Miss Emma and Mr. Edward Bakenhus, and Miss Maggie and Mr. Fred Buss stood up with the couple. The bride and her maids were dressed in white. The bride wore a veil and carried a boquet of white carnations. After the ceremony at the church the wedding party composed of about one hundred and __ty people, went to the home of the brides father Henry Bakenhus, where a bounteous dinner was served. The young people will begin housekeeping immediately on the farm of the groom __r that of his father, with the best wishes of their many friends.
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A very pretty wedding took place on this route Thursday of last week. The contracting parties were Miss Lizzie Backenhus and Mr. Henry Buss. They were attended by Mr. Fred Buss and Mr. Edd Backenhus and Misses Emma Backenhus and Maggie Buss. After the ceremony, which was at the Loseke church, the guests all repaired to the brides home where a bounteous supper was served. They started to house keeping on the old Schadd farm.
The good wishes of their friends go with them, those too of their letter-carrier. Such occasions fill him with pleasant sadness. It is not sorrow; it is not gloom; it is one of the moods of joy. For at the mail box was nicely placed in a box a feast fit for a king, which swelled our rejoicing heart with gracious gladness. [Route 3.]DUBRAVA-LIGHTNER--Last Wednesday at 5 o’clock at the parsonage, Miss Lizzie Lightner and Mr. Edward Dubrava were united in marriage by Rev. Angell. The young people are both residents of Monroe and all their many friends unite in wishing for them all the good things of life. [Monroe.]
DIED
PHILLIPS--After a serious illness of four weeks, George D. Phillips, father of Walter Phillips, died at the home of his son from inflammation of the kidneys, at 7:30 this morning.
Mr. Phillips had been ailing for a number of years but not until about one month ago did the disease turn to be critical. He has received all the tender care and affection that loving hands could bestow upon him during his declining years, and only those who knew him in his home can appreciate the loss of his presence.
Mr. Phillips was always of a retiring, modest nature, ever thoughtful of those about him. Last night, as he was lying at death's door, he reminded his wife that she should put a shawl about her, showing his thoughtful care of his faithful companion even with his dying breath.
Mr. Phillips was born in Onondaga county, New York, eighty years ago the 31st of last August. He came to Nebraska in 1864 direct to his farm in Douglas county where he resided until six years ago at which time he and his wife came to reside with their son.
Mr. and Mrs. Phillips celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary the 27th of last July.
Walter Phillips of this city is the only child living, two daughters having passed to the world beyond.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Phillips home at 4 o'clock. The remains will be taken early Saturday morning to Elk City, Douglas county, for burial.
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Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock over the remains of George D. Phillips, father of G.W. Phillips, at the home of the son on Fifteenth street. A large crowd was present to pay their last respects to the departed, the officers employed in the court house with whom Mr. G.W. Phillips has been associated for many years, the Masonic order and many friends attending the service.
Rev. DeWolf of the Methodist church conducted the service and spoke words of comfort to the relatives. A quartette composed of Miss Maggie Zinnecker, Mrs. J.E. Erskine, E. von Bergen and Walter Scott sang selections "Abide with Me" and "Rock of Ages."
The remains were taken to Elk City on an early train this morning accompanied by the widow, Mrs. Phillips the son and grandson, Mrs. C.E. Pollock, and six pall bearers from the Masonic order, Messrs. J.H. Johannes, Edgar Howard, J.J. Sullivan, J.G. Reeder, J.D. Stires and W.H. Benham.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson of Blair and Mrs. Lake of Omaha were the relatives from out of town who attended the funeral. Mrs. Wilkinson is a sister of Mrs. G.D. Phillips and Mrs. Lake is a niece of the deceased.
Mrs. Sheild of Blair was also here a few days before the death of Mr. Phillips.DODDS--W. F. Dodds received word yesterday of the death of his brother John Dodds of Franklin, Penn. He was seventy-four years of age.
GEORGE--Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Jenkins and Mrs. Wm. Terrell will leave this evening for Perry, Iowa, where they go to attend the funeral of Mrs. John George, a sister of Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Terrell. Mrs. George resided in this city a number of years ago. She died this morning at her home in Perry.
ROGGON--Wm. Roggon received word Sunday of the death of his father in South Dakota, who was quite well known here.
The Columbus Journal, Novemer 9, 1904
BIRTHS
PRIEB--Mr. and Mrs. Gus Prieb are happy parents of a daughter born to them at eleven o’clock this morning. This is their third child.MARRIAGE BANS
KORTH-SCHAFER--The marriage bans of Joe Korth and Miss Anna Schafer were published last Sunday for the first time. [Lindsay.]GOGAN-BURROWS--The marriage bans of Wm. Gogan and Ollie Burrows were announced Sunday for the first time. [Lindsay.]
MARRIED
BRYAN-COFFEY--Miss Grace Coffey of Bellwood and Mr. Arthur Bryan of Monroe were married yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. DeWoIf officiating. The wedding was witnessed by only a brother and a sister-in-law of the bride.JOSSE-NEILE--Rev. Neumarker spoke the words joining in marriage Christian Josse and Helena Neile, this morning at 11 o’clock at the home of the groom two miles east of town. Both bride and groom have passed the youthful age, and the marriage is somewhat romantic on account of the courtship, which was done through correspondence. Miss Neile was a resident of Switzerland and comes from that country to marry Mr. Josse.
SEGELKA-TRACHTA--The many acquaintances of Chas. Segelka, jr., will be interested to know of his marriage this morning to Miss Bessie Trachta of Schuyler. The bride is a highly respected young lady of her home town, and has studied to become a professional nurse. The young people will make their home in Omaha.
DIED
MITCHEL--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mitchel formerly of Columbus now of David City, lost their infant child, a daughter, last Thursday. The little one was but a few days old.HUDSON--Word was received here yesterday of the death of James Hudson, eldest son of Mrs. H.J. Hudson. Mr. Hudson died last Friday, October 28th at his home in Bakersfield, Cal., after an illness, which was caused from a carbuncle on the neck, dating back two years. He was one of the old settlers of this community, and will be remembered by many of our readers. He was born In England. After coming with his parents to Columbus where he spent his early manhood, he took a homestead near St. Edward and about fourteen years ago moved to California, where he has since resided, He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his departure. Two children preceded him to the spirit world. One daughter, Mrs. Clark, resides in St. Edward. The other members of the family are in Bakersfield. Mr. Hudson was born in London May 5, 1836.
VON BERGEN--Mrs. Katherine von Bergen, mother of Emil von Bergen of this city, diad at her home on east Eleventh street October 2d, at 9:45 o’clock p. m., from heart trouble.
She had been in failing health for several months and physicians had given no hope of her ultimate recovery, but still, the sudden passing of life was a shock to her relatives and friends, who had seen her so recently in cheerful disposition. Death came without a moment warning and quietly took life from the tired body.
Mrs. von Bergen was born April 24, 1824 in Switzerland. Her maiden name was Katharine Nagely. She was married in Canton Bern, switzerland in 1851 to Ulrich von Bergen, and to this union seven children ware born, five of whom are living. The husband and father died in 1885. Mrs. von Bergen came with her husband direct from Switzerland to Platte county, where they took a homestead on Grand Prairie, and where they made their home through all the pioneer days, the family continuing to make it their home after the death of the father until about thirteen years ago when Mrs. von Bergen with her son Emil came to this city.
She leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn her departure. They are: John and Albert of Petersburg, Neb., Ulrich of Switzerland, Emil of this city and Mrs. Paul Gertsch of Joliet Township.
Funeral services will be held Friday in the German Reformed church and will be conducted by Rev. Neumarker and Rev. Munro. The hour for the service has not yet been decided,
Mrs. von Bergen was a woman characteristic of her nationality, of strong healthy body and mind, fearless in all things where duty led her.
Her life was an example to her acquaintances, and her influence will be left as a monument to her character.
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John and Albert vonBergen of Petersburg, Mr. and Mrs. Gertch and children of Joliet township attended the funeral of Mrs. vonBergen yesterday. Services were held in the German Reformed church. Rev. Newmarker speaking in German and Rev. Munro talking in English. The Congregational choir furnished music. A large congregation of friends of the family attended the funeral. The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, November 16, 1904
BIRTHS
PHILLIPS--Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phillips of Genoa, who are well known to Columbus people, are parents of a young babe born last Monday.McCONE--Born, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, to Mr. and Mrs. W.L. McCone, a son. [Monroe.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses wero issued recently by Judge Ratterman as follows:
Benj. Fix, 25, Creston; Bertha Luchsinger, 25, Creston.
Felix Krzycki, 25, Columbus; Victoria Klimek, 21, Columbus.
Robt. H. Nay, 27, Platte Center; Frances E. Labenz, 26 Columbus.
Wm. L. Gogan, 19, Lindsay; Ollie Burrows, 21, Lindsay.
Barney J. Pelle, 25, Humphrey; Thereisa Betscheida, 23, Humphrey.MARRIED
SEGELKE-TRACHTA--On Monday, November 7, 1904, Rev. D.O. Mills joined in marriage Charles F. Segelke, formerly of Columbus, now of Omaha, and Miss Bessie Trachta of this city. It was simply a quiet home wedding. The groom is quite well known here and the bride is a young lady who grew to womanhood here where she is well known and held in high regard. She has of late been a nurse in an Omaha hospital. We extend our bet wishes.--Schuyler Free Lance.DIED
CONNELLY--John Connelly, well known to many of our readers, died last evening in the St. Mary’s hospital after an illness of several months, from lung trouble. He had been taken to the hospital only a few days before death came to his relief.
The deceased was born sixty years ago the 24th of December, in Cascade, Iowa. He was married February 14, 1881 in Monticello, Iowa to Miss Maggie Finnigan, and to them were born six childern, three of whom are living and three dead. The wife and mother died nine years ago. The children left to mourn the loss of both earthly parents are: Moretta, Cordelia and Edward.
The Connelly family have lived in Platte county since 1883, first moving to the farm north of town and after the death of Mrs. Connelly the father and children moved to the east part of this city where they have since resided.RICKLY--The death angel entered the home of W.T. Rickly today noon, at 12:30, removing from their midst the spirit of the dearly beloved wife and mother, Mrs. W.T. Rickly. The news of her sudden illness and death comes as a shock to her acquaintances as she was thought to be enjoying fairly good health, although she had for many years been subject to severe nervous headaches. This morning soon after arising she was found unconscious by her daughters, where she had fallen on the floor. From that time to the hour of death she was unconscious with the exception of a few minutes. Will Rickley jr., arrived from Omaha a few minutes before the final summons, but Will Rickly sr.. was unable to reach Omaha from Council Bluffs, in time to come on the noon train.
Mrs. Rickly was born in Canada and came to Columbus in the early days, as a young lady, residing in this city ever since. She has one brother, Charles Mathews, residing in Columbus, and leaves beside her husband, two daughters, Eulalia and Ruby of this city and one son, Will of Omaha.GLEASON--Mrs. Mary Gleason was called to Illinois Saturday by a telegram announcing the death of Matthew Gleason, who spent part of the summer here with relatives. [Monroe.]
The Columbus Journal, November 23, 1904
DIED
RICKLY--The last sad rites over the remains of Mrs. Will T. Rickly were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home on Ninth street. Rev. Halsey of the Presbyterian church conducting the service, delivering an able and comforting address upon the text "And One is Not." The choir composed of Mesdames Garlow, McAllister and Freidig and Messrs Garlow and Burns furnished music for the services. The pall bearers who were chosen among the friends of the family, were Messrs W.A. McAllister, E.H. Naumaun, A.M. Post, J.H. Galley, A.J. Smith and J.C. Freydig. The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery, hundreds of friends and aquaintances coming to sympathize with the bereaved family in their sudden great loss, bringing and sending great quantities of beautiful flowers.
Mary Mathews was born in London, Canada, August 10, 1852. She came with her parents to Columbus in 1869 and returned with them to Canada in 1870. In March 1872 she was married in London, Canada to Will T. Rickly of Columbus, at which time she returned here and has since lived in this city. To Mr. and Mrs. Rickly were born four children, Frankie who died twenty-four years ago, aged two years, Will now of Omaha, and Misses Eulalia and Ruby of this city.
Chas. Mathews of this city and Mrs. Lamb of Corning California are brother and sister of the deceased. Both of her parents died in this city several years ago. Mrs. Rickly was taken suddenly ill Wednesday morning from a stroke of apoplexy and with exception of about two hours she was unconscious to the time of her death which occurred at 12:30. Mr. Rickly has been engaged in business in Council Bluffs for several weeks, and had come home the Sunday before her death to visit during the day with his family, but was unable to reach Columbus Wednesday until the evening train, after the death angel had called her to her final rest.
The family have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their sudden loss of a devoted, affectionate and loyal woman, who at all times was a help to any one in trouble.HELLBUSCH--Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hellbusch of St. Louis arrived here yesterday with the remains of their nine-year-old daughter, who died after a long illness from typhoid fever. The body was taken to the Oldenbusch neighborhood north of town, for burial, and where services were held this morning. Mrs. G.M. Losek who has been in St. Louis all summer returned with the parents on their sad trip.
The Columbus Journal, December 7, 1904
DIED
AHLERS--Died. Henry Ahlers, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Menke on east Tenth street, Sunday December 4. Mr. Ahlers was seventy-five years of age. After residing in Columbus for a time, he left here twelve years ago for Washington, returning to this city November 27. Funeral services at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Menke.LOCH--Jacob Loch Dead.--Jacob Loch the aged father of Mrs. Daniel Thayer died Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thayer, nine miles north-west of Columbus. Mr. Loch has been very ill for about one month. He was seventy-four years old and a native of Germany. With the exception of a few months, the last twenty years of his life have been spent in this county, coming here from Indiana. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. Thayer this morning at ten o'clock, Rev. DeWolf conducting the service, after which the funeral party drove to Columbus where they were met by the members of the Masonic lodge of this city, who took charge of the services at the cemetery.
Columbus Journal, December 14, 1904
DIED
SCHRAM--Jacob Schram, one of the old settlers of Columbus, passed away early this morning after an illness of about two years, from lung trouble. Up to about two years ago, Mr. Schram was able to be down-town occasionally, but since that time had rapidly grown weaker until death relieved him.
Jacob Schram was born October 27, 1844, in Bavaria, Germany, on the Rhine River. His parents came to America while he was yet young and settled first in Bethlehem, Ohio, then moved to Huntington, Indiana and later to Mokena, Illinois. Mr. Schram came to Columbus April 1871 and established a dry goods and gentlemen's clothing store and for many years conducted this establishment.
For two years he was city treasurer and for a number of years was a member of the Columbus fire department and held one of its principal offices.
On April 29, 1871 he was married to Miss Cathrine Decker in Mokena, Illinois. To them have been born five children, Mrs. Louis [sic] Jessup, who died a few years ago, Mrs. Emma Jens of Humphrey, Will Schram of David City, and Frank and Jessie of this city. Beside his wife and children he leaves three sisters and two brothers to mourn his departure. They are Mrs. Carolina Mast of Montecello, Minnesota, Mrs. J. P. Becker, Miss Lizzie Schram and Daniel Schram of this city and John Schram of Seattle, Wash.
Funeral services will be held at the family home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Columbus Telegram, December 16, 1904
DIED
PATTERSON--Wednesday a telegram was received by Wm. Hollingshead saying that his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Patterson, had died in a hospital at Los Angeles, Cal., and would be buried Thursday. Mrs. Patterson lived with her parents here a number of years ago, and since making her home in the west has made a number of visits in Monroe, the last one being during the summer of this year. [Neighborhood Notes - Monroe.]
Columbus Journal, December 21, 1904
BIRTHS
SCHRAM--The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schram will be interested to learn of the arrival of their third child, a daughter. The young lady arrived at their home December 10. Mrs. Schram is better remembered as Miss Mae Cushing. Mr. and Mrs. Schram reside in Ballard, Washington.DIED
SCHRAM--The funeral yesterday of Jacob Schram was attended by a large number of friends of the family. The services were held at 2 o'clock at the residence, Rev. Neumarker conducting the services, after which the remains were taken to the Columbus cemetery for burial.