Columbus Journal, January 1, 1908
MARRIED
PETTITT-COONEY--From M.E. Cooney we learn that his daughter, Miss Bessie, was married in Chicago some two weeks ago to K.J. Pettitt. Mr. Pettitt holds a responsible position in a bank in that city. The bride has many friends in this community and all extend congratulations. [Platte Center.]FREDERICK-HORTON--Married, at the home of the bride's parents, south of Genoa, on Wednesday, December 25, 1907, Frank Frederick to Miss Ruth Horton. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horton, a young lady who has grown to womanhood in Genoa. The groom is a young farmer who lives on the Looking Glass near Genoa. [Genoa.]
CREMEEN-PEARSON--Walter T. Cremeen, manager of the Silver Creek Telephone Co., was married at Osceola, last Saturday evening. His bride was Miss Mabel Pearson, daughter of Nels Pearson, late of Polk county, now of Valley county. The couple were married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Edward DeLand. The couple left to Arcadia, Neb., to visit the bride's parents, and will return to Silver Creek to make their home. [Silver Creek.]
JENSON-SWANSON--Last Wednesday at four o'clock p.m., at the bride's home in Genoa, occurred the marriage of Oscar L. Jenson to Ester M. Swanson, Rev. Fromen of the West Hill M.E. church officiating. After congratulations all repaired to the large dining rooms in the Phillipps hotel, where all partook of a bountiful wedding dinner. The bride is the youngest daughter of Swan Swanson, who moved from Walker township to Genoa last spring, and the groom is the youngest son of Nels Jensen, who resides in Boone county. The young couple are going to house keeping at once, on the farm owned by the groom's father in Boone county. [Walker.]
DIED
HIGGINS--John Higgins was born in the county of Cork, Ireland, in the year 1832. When a young man he came to the United States and resided a few years in the city of New York. Later he came west and for some years was engaged in railroad work in the states of Illinois and Iowa. In May 1866 he was married to Mrs. Thomsina Murphy, at Omaha, Nebr., and in August of the same year entered the employ of the Union Pacific railway as section foreman two miles east of the present town of Clarks. Here he served the company faithfully for nearly twenty-four years, suffering all the vicisitudes of early pioneer life. Later he removed to town where he resided to the time of his death. He was a kind generous upright christian man and loving husband and father. His daily life being the best evidence of the high sentiments which had guided him through life. [Clarks.]BELLINGHAUSEN--The Democrat is in receipt of the following, which will be of interest to many readers in this vicinity: "Mrs. Wm. Bellinghausen, of Rhineland, Texas, who used to live in the vicinity of Humphrey and St. Mary's for a number of years, died at her home at Rhineland on December 17th, after an illness of about ten days. She leaves to mourn her departure, six sons and three daughters, her husband, her aged mother and three brothers and four sisters living in Germany. She was buried at Rhineland, December 19th. Funeral service was held at the St. Joseph church at 10 a.m. Rev. Luekus Hess, officiating. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Journal, January 8, 1908
MARRIAGE BANS
SCHROEDER-MARK--The bans of marriage of John P. Schroeder of this route and Miss Clara Mark of Platte Center were announced at the Platte Center church last Sunday. [Route 3.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Four marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Ratterman the last week as follows: Joseph E. Kilmer, Bertie E. Copenharve, Creston; Thomas Van Dyke, Lizzie Eckholt, Humphrey; William Larson, Anna Christensen, Lindsay; William Ripp, Buffalo county, Katie Mueller, Platte Center.MARRIED
JOHNSON-JOHNSON--Yes, Eric has gone--that is gone and got married according to a special dispatch received from Lincoln this morning which read as follows: "Married at Lincoln, Neb., at 4 o'clock on New Years day, Mr. Eric Johnson and Miss Dora Johnson both of Genoa, Neb. [Genoa.]DIED
CIELOCHA--Eva, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cielocha, living south of the Merz hotel, died last Friday after a short illness. The little one was born January 13, 1907, and was less than a year old. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Saturday afternoon and burial was in the Catholic cemetery.HORST--Quite a number of the friends and former citizens of Polk county living at Columbus were over to attend the funeral of the late Geo. Horst last Monday afternoon. Mr. Horst who had been ill but a couple of months, died at his home on the valley last Friday evening. He came with his parents to Polk county in the year 1871, they settled in Valley precinct and Mr. Horst had lived there continously ever since. He was about 58 years old. Mr. Horst had served three terms in the State Legislature, had been county superintendent of the school for two terms, and was the nominee for railroad commissioner for the peoples independent party last fall. He leaves to mourn his untimely death his wife, three children, six brothers and three sisters. Mr. Horst was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and his funeral was held under their auspices. [Polk county.]
RICHARDS--Died, at the home in Clifton, Mo., January 2, 1908, Mrs. H.L. Richards, aged 29 years. Eva Lucy Risher was born in Platte Center and lived there until fourteen years of age, when she moved with her parents to Iowa and from there to Missouri, where she was married in 1900 to Herod Richards. She leaves to mourn her early death her husband, two children, father and mother, five sisters and two brothers, besides many friends, a number of them on this route. [Route 3.]
OTTE--The funeral of Mrs. Fred Otte, who died New Years, was held last Friday at the German Lutheran church on Loseke creek, Rev. Deninger conducting the services. Mrs. Otte was a daughter of Mrs. John Grotelueschen and was thirty-seven years of age. [Route No. 1.]
WILCKENS--Margaretha Wilckens died at her home in this city January 5, 1908, aged 81 years, 9 months 28 days. She was born in Hanover, Germany, and came to America and Platte county in 1880, living with her brother on a farm in Stearns Prairie. In 1894 she moved to Columbus and has since resided here. She is the last remaining member of the family, her brother and a sister in Germany having died several years ago. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and at 2:30 from the German Evangelical Lutheran church, Rev. H. Meissler, conducting the service.
HOGNEES--A dispatch from Belgrade to the World-Herald yesterday says: "A. Hognees, an aged man who lived near this place, was found dead in his hovel by Charles Fox, a near neighbor. He was about 70 years of age, and a native of Norway, and though quite wealthy preferred to live alone and in a manner hard to believe a human being could endure. He was thought to be worth at least $100,000 and had lately sold his farm, on which he died, for $7,500, and had purchased his father's estate in Norway, paying $50,000, and had made arrangements to go back to the old country and spend the remaining years of his life. He also had first mortgages on a great many farms in Boone county, Neb. He came here about 30 years ago, and settled on the land on which he died. A daughter, Mrs. Gus Berry of Holt county Nebraska, survives him and with her husband came here to take charge of the remains and as no will can be found she will succeed to the estate. Hogness [sic?] had evidently been dead a week or more when found and no trace of his money or valuable papers could be found. It is known that he had several certificates of deposits in banks in Belgrade, Cedar Rapids and South Omaha. It is thought that he had a secret place for his valuables which may be discovered later on. [Fullerton.]
ARMOUR--Word was received from the Soldiers' Home at Grand Island this morning that Peter Armour died there last night. His death was not unexpected as he has been in very poor health for some time. Last week he became much worse. It was hoped that he might improve sufficiently to come down to Central City, the doctor attending him believing that a visit with his old friends here would do him good, but he never rallied and gradually lost strength until death came last night. [Central City.]
BARJENBRUCH--The World is again called upon to chronicle the death of a pioneer and this time the faithful one called was Mrs. Catharine Barjenbruch, beloved wife of Henry Barjenbruch who lives in Sherman township in Platte county. After battling for some time with that dread disease mitral ryaitant, she yielded up the struggle on Saturday of last week. Mrs. Catharine Barjenbruch was born in Sage, Oldenburg, Germany, April 2nd, 1842. In 1865 she was joined in marriage to Mr. Henry Barjenbruch and in 1870 they came to America and settled on a farm in Platte county which they have since made their home ever since. They were among the earliest settlers in this part of the state when the country was apparently a wilderness. [Leigh.]
OTTE--The grim hand of death suddenly and unexpectedly entered the home of Fred Otte, who lives about eight miles south of Leigh, last Tuesday night and removed from the family circle the spirit of the loving and devoted wife and mother. On Tuesday afternoon Mr. Otte attended the funeral of a neighbor, Mrs. Henry Barjenbruch, and little thought then that ere the sun had dawned upon another day his own wife would be taken. Her death resulted from the effects of childbirth and altho two physicians, Dr. Lowery and Dr. Alger had been called, they could not save her. Ida Otte was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Groteluschen, was born December 9th, 1869 and passed her 38th birthday some three weeks ago. On May 21st, 1889, she was united in marriage to Fred Otte to which happy union nine children were born, two of them having gone before. Of the seven living children there are four boys and three girls, the eldest a daughter of fourteen years and the youngest a little girl of four, who will now have to face life's battles without the guiding hand of their mother. [Leigh.]
ECKERT--Word reached Mrs. J.W. Grisinger last Friday announcing the sudden death of Mrs. Peter Eckert, formerly of Bellwood, but now of Oregon, where she has been living with her son Henry. On December 12th she was going down the church steps at said place, when she fell and cracked her skull. She died the following Thursday without regaining consciousness. Mrs. Eckert had many friends while in Bellwood and all will regret to learn of her sudden death. [Bellwood.]
McCAMPBELL--A small child of Mr. and Mrs. McCampbell of the Skeedee died the last of last week from pneumonia and was buried from the Methodist church on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. McCampbell have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction. [Genoa.]
Columbus Journal, January 15, 1908
BIRTHS
MADURA--The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Madura last Wednesday night and left an eight pound blue eyed baby girl. [Route No. 1.]WEDDING INVITATIONS
VAN DYKE-ECKHOLT--Invitations are out for the wedding of Thos. VanDyke and Miss Lizzie Eckholt to occur on January 14th. They were Columbus visitors Thursday and secured their marriage license. [Humphrey.]BISPING-WEMHOFF--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Jos. Bisping, of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, to Miss Apollonia Wemhoff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josh. Wemhoff, jr., on January 21st. Mr. Bisping is a brother of Mrs. Jos. Wemhoff, jr. The wedding will occur at St. Mary's church. [Humphrey.]
MARRIED
STIRES-CHAPIN--The marriage of Miss Bertha Chapin of Oconee and Roy Stires was solemnized at Grace church, Wednesday, Rev. Dr. Westcott, the rector performing the ceremony. After the ceremony a reception was held until 1:30, when Mr. and Mrs. Stires left for Baltimore, Md., where they will make their home. [Route No. 5.]PIERSON-NELSON; HERRMANN-PAHRMAN--Rev. A.O. Johnson tied the matrimonial knot for Oscar Pierson and Miss Segrid Nelson, and besides Judge Campbell giving this couple permits he also granted license to Carl F. Herrmann and Miss Emma E. Pahrman to do likewise and they were married by Rev. F.H. Schultz. [Polk county.]
?-WATT--Central City friends have received word from Miss Helen Watt, a teacher in the city schools two years ago, to the effect that she was married New Year's day to a young man at Rushville, where she is now teaching. Her friends here will extend felicitations. [Central City.]
POWELL-FROST--Arthur Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Powell, and Miss Hazel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Frost, surprised their parents and friends Sunday by announcing that they were married and had been in that happy state for a month. They slipped away to Lexington December 4th, and were married. Upon returning they went to their respective homes but told no one of their marriage and succeeded in keeping the matter a secret until Sunday. [Central City.]
OLSON-JOHNSON--On Wednesday forenoon at eleven o'clock, Miss Delia Lucinda Johnson and Raymond Herbert Olson took the vows which united their lives in one. Rev. A.F. Luiz officiating. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride in the presence of only immediate relatives and a few friends. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Olson. [Leigh.]
KREIZINGER-MEINYER--Mr. Joseph Kreizinger and Miss Molly Meinyer, two of Alexis township's most respected young people, were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents at 6 p.m. Judge Roper tied the nuptial knot in a very neat manner. After congratulations, the bridal party sat down to a bounteous supper served by Mrs. Meinyer. The happy couple left for Illinois the same evening and on their return home will go to house keeping on the Kreizinger farm. They were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents. The Gazette joins in with their numerous friends in extending congratulations. [Bellwood.]
DIED
JENKINSON--Chester, the eight months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Jenkinson, living near the old fair ground, died Saturday from scarlet fever. The funeral was private, and held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30, being conducted by Rev. Hayes.LEWIS--Monday afternoon Mrs. J.E. Paul received a message, telling her of the death of her father, W.L. Lewis, at Merna, Neb. Mr. Lewis had been in poor health for some time, and his advanced age, 73 years, was telling on him. He will be remembered by many Columbus people, as he and his wife were here last summer while Dr. and Mrs. Paul were on their western trip. Mrs. Paul left Monday evening for Merna and the doctor went Tuesday to attend the funeral.
COBURN--William Coburn, formerly a resident of Palmer, with a run as brakeman through this place, was killed at Grand Island Thursday. While his train was doing some switching at the sugar factory he was caught between a pile of rock at the side of the track and one of the cars, and so badly crushed that he died within an hour. He was a young man about 28 years old and married. [Central City.]
CUNNINGHAM--Last Saturday L. Cunningham received the sad news of the daeth of his mother at Gretna, Neb., after a lingering illness of one year. Mrs. Cunningham was 78 years of age. On account of sickness of his wife Mr. Cunningham was unable to attend the funeral. [Monroe.]
RUDERSDORF--After a lingering illness of nearly three years, Conrad Rudersdorf, one of the earliest settlers of Wilson precinct, on last Tuesday morning at about 2 o'clock, passed to that better world where sickness and pain are unknown. Mr. Rudersdorf was a patient sufferer, although he was afflicted with a complication of diseases, asthma, dropsy and deafness. The remains were brought to Leigh Friday morning and the funeral was held under Catholic auspices, interment in the Catholic cemetery. [Leigh.]
BOHRER--C.J. Arnold was called t Arnold, Custer county, Neb., yesterday by a telegram announcing the drowning of his grandson, the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Bohrer. It is supposed that the boy lost his life while skating. Mr. Arnold left at once to attend the funeral. [Fullerton.]
GREEN--The Advance announced last week that Mr. J.W. Green had been called to Murray, Iowa, by a telegram announcing that his son William had been shot and directing him to hasten to his bedside with all possible speed. Later news brought out the fact that the young man was accidently shot while at target practice. He asked his lady companion to take a shot and in handing the rifle to her it was discharged, the bullet passing through his body just above the appendix. A surgical operation brought hope of recovery, but news reached St. Edward this week of his death which occurred Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial was had at Murray, the former home of the family. [St. Edward.]
Columbus Journal, January 22, 1908
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Harrison L. Stires, Baltimore, Md.....21; Bertha G. Chapin, Oconee.....21
Harvey L. Gerrard, Columbus.....21; Novilla Bray, Columbus.....20
Peter Kusic, Loup City.....25; Katy Iwan, Duncan.....18
Joseph Zimba, Duncan.....20; Mary Droc, Duncan.....16
Walter F. Mathews, Fremont.....20; Edna F. Willott, Albion.....19
John Koch, Creston.....33; ___ F. Hamling, Creston.....20MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
GROGAN-FORMANEK--Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of William Grogan and Miss Tena Formanek, which will take place January 29th. [Lindsay.]MARRIED
LARSON-CHRISTENSEN--Mr. Wilhelm Larson and Miss Annie Christensen were united in marriage at the Danish Lutheran church last Wednesday, Rev. N.P. Hold officiating. After the ceremony a reception was given at the bride's home. The young couple will go to house keeping on a farm owned by Andrew Hanson. [Walker.]MATHEWS-WILLOTT--Monday Judge Ratterman performed the marriage ceremony for Walter F. Mathews to Miss Edna Willcott of Albion. As the groom was not of age his appication for a license was accompanied by written permission of his parents.
GERRARD-BRAY--Friday afternoon Judge Ratterman spoke the solemn words that joined the hearts of two of Columbus' most popular young people. The contracting parties were Miss Novilla Bray, oldest daughter of Dan Bray, and Harvey L. Gerrard of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrard will make their home for the present with the bride's father, one mile and a half northwest of this city.
DIED
ERB--Mrs. J.W. Burns received a message Friday evening announcing the death of her sister, Miss Rose Erb, who had been receiving treatment in a hospital at Beatrice. The deceased was forty-one years of age, and was the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Erb. both deceased, but who will be remembered as old residents of this community. Miss Erb was born in Colfax county on August 21, 1867. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from J.W. Burns' residence, Rev. Neumarker, pastor of the German Reformed church officiating, and interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.NORTH--Last Thursday afternoon Grandma North, as she was known to every one, passed away at the home of her son, J.E. North, on Speice street. Born in Thompkins county, New York, February 7, 1820, she was almost eighty-eight years of age at the time of her death. Her maiden name was Jane Townsley, and in 1837 she married Thos. J. North. After leaving New York they resided in Ohio, and later came to Omaha, arriving in 1856. Mr. North, who was a civil engineer, died in 1857, and Mrs. North and her five children moved to Columbus in 1859. At that time there was nothing west of Columbus and the Indians were very plentiful, so that she had to endure all the hardships of the life of the pioneer. For nearly fifty years she has made this city her home and been a part of the development of the west. She was the mother of seven children, two of whom died in Ohio, and one Major Frank North, who was a prominent figure in the Indian history of the west, died in 1885, in this city. The surviving children are J.E. and L.H. North of this city and Mrs. S.E. cushing and Mrs. Chas. E. Morse of Wenatchee, Washington. Mrs. North was a member of Grace Episcopal church, from where the funeral was held Sunday forenoon, being conducted by the Rector, Dr. A.J. Westcott.
POWERS--Mrs. Patrick Powers, aged 54 years, died last Friday from Bright's disease. Mrs. Powers' maiden name was Mary Branigan, and she was born in Ireland August 15, 1853. She came to Anerica in 1869, and to Nebraska in 1871. She was married that same year to Patrick Powers. She leaves a husband and five children, Mrs. Thos. Costello of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mrs. Wm. Finnegan of Harting, Neb., Mrs. David Haney of South Omaha; Mrs. John Finnegan of Eldorado, Neb., and Dela Powers of this city. Two sisters and one brother also survive her, Mrs. Evans and John Branigan of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mrs. Burke, who lives in Ireland. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m., from the Catholic church and she was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
CAMPBELL--There was laid to rest in the Osceola cemetery last Friday, two of Osceola's best and prominent citizens. The funeral of the late Benjamin C. Campbell was held at the Methodist church last Friday afternoon, with his former pastor Rev. L. Grigsby of University Place officiating. As an evidence of the respect and affection for the deceased, the church was filled with his friends. Mr. Campbell was among the first settlers of Osceola precinct coming here in 1871, and with the exception of a few years at Norden in Kayapaha county had always lived here. He was one of the most loyal and staunchest members of the Methodist church and his daily life showed that he was in earnest and believed in the religion that he professed. He was a member of J.F. Reynolds Post G.A.R., having served in the war of the Rebellion in Co. "F" of the 21st Missouri Infantry for more than three years. [Polk county.]
MULLENIX--The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mullenix died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Staub Monday morning at 4 o'clock. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. R. Neumarker conducting the services. The remains of the little one were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
HARRISON--Word was received in Fullerton last week of the death of Tseopolus Harrison of Colorado Springs. Mr. Harrison was well known to many of our people, he at one time having large land interests in this and adjoining counties. He was a brother-in-law of Alonzo Thompson. [Fullerton.]
STERNBERG--Another death has been added to the list of tragic deaths which have occurred in this community during the past few years, and it is the third death by suicide in the last six years. Carl Sternberg, a resident of this community for only a few weeks, died Monday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock from the effects of poison taken with suicidal intent. For the past two years the deceased had been making his home in Lincoln while his family lived in a county west of here until about a year ago when they moved to Humphrey and have since occupied the little house on Fred Fuchs' land southeast of town. Mr. Sternberg was first taken to Lincoln for treatment in the insane asylum, and after six months treatment he was discharged, apparently with his reasoning powers fully restored. He then secured some kind of employment in Lincoln and remained there until about three weeks ago when he came to Humphrey. Mrs. Sternberg says that her husband complained of not feeling well and at different times threatened to kill himself, so it is reasonable to believe the man was not right in his mind. On the afternoon of his death, about four o'clock, while sitting on a chair, he was taken violently ill and he told his wife that he had taken poison. He then walked into a bed room and laid down on a bed and before medical aid could be secured he died, and seemingly without a struggle. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Journal, January 29, 1908
MARRIAGE BANS
BUSCH-FEHIGE--The bans have been published announcing the marriage, next Wednesday, Jan. 29 of Henry Busch, jr. and Miss Lizzie Fehige. [Howells.]MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARTENS-LOESEKE--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Christ Martens and Miss Alma Loeseke, which will occur next Wednesday. [Platte Center.]MARKS-GLASS--Announcement of the approaching marriage of E.J. Marks of Grand Prairie, and Miss Rose Glass of Carroll, Iowa, was made in St. Joseph's church last Sunday. Just why Ed should go to Iowa for a wife when this neighborhood is heaping full of as eligible young ladies as the sun ever shone on will probably never be known. Come to think of it that's his business. [Platte Center.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Henry G. Goering, Platte Center.....24; Mary A. Mark, Platte Center.....21
Christ Martens, Platte Center.....21; Alma Loseke, Platte Center.....23
William L. Gogan, Lindsay.....22; Antonette Formanek, Lindsay.....18
Winfield S. Gardner, Columbus.....60; Lena Spicer, Columbus.....58MARRIED
ZIMBA-ZRNST--Joe Zimba and Mary Zrnst were married Wednesday at the home of the bride's father, Gus Zrnst. [Silver Creek.]WEBER-BETCHEIDER--Misses Lizzie and Nellie Weber of Omaha and Miss Mamie Weber of Columbus were here this week attending the Weber-Betcheider wedding. [Humphrey.]
DIED
CONNOLLY--A very sad accident occurred Monday at the home of Edward Connolly, five miles south of Lindsay, which resulted in the death of their son Clarence, aged four years. In some way the little fellow tumbled down stairs, and when he reached the bottom there was a broken chair standing there. One of the rungs was sticking up, and this entered near the boy's eye, penetrating the brain, which resulted in his death that evening. The funeral will be held Thursday morning from St. John's church, in Joliet township.SMITH--Helen, the ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Smith of Lost Creek township, died last Friday from pneumonia, after a short illness. The funeral was held Sunday at Monroe, being conducted by Rev. Brient of the Methodist church, and the burial was in the New Hope cemetery at the Monroe Congregational church.
WILLIS--The Virginia City, Mont., Times of January 17, tells of the death of a lady, Mrs. George Willis of Sheridan, Mont., who was born and raised in the Postville neighborhood, her maiden name being Edith Minnie Nelson, second daughter of Nels P. Nelson. Mrs. Willis resided with her parents on the home place, eleven miles northwest of Monroe until 1902, when they moved to Montana. She was married about a year ago and leaves a husband and a little son to mourn her loss. [Monroe.]
FOX--The remains of Tom Fox, who died the first of the week at the insane hospital at Hastings, was brought to Genoa yesterday and buried in the cemetery south of town. [Genoa.]
REED--Mrs. J.H. Reed died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1908, after a long illness, cause of death being dropsy. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Methodist church of which she had been a faithful, conscientious member a number of years, Rev. Lang officiating. Carolline Shoop was born in Pennsylvania, August 29, 1838 and was married to Israel H. Reed March 1860. To this union thirteen children were born, four of whom are living, Mrs. J. Nole, Mrs. Oren Louden of St. Edward and Mrs. Wm. Wisley of Silver Creek and Harry of Moline, Ill. [St. Edward.]
Columbus Journal, February 5, 1908
BIRTHS
LOSHBAUGH--The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Loshbaugh last Sunday, and left as evidence of his visit, Carroll Atwood, a bouncing baby boy weighing eight pounds. Both mother and child are doing nicely.GIBBON--Born, on Tuesday, January 21, to Mr. and Mrs. John Gibbon, a daughter. [Monroe.]
MARRIAGE BANS
FOLEY-GLEASON--Bans of marriage between Jim Foley and Miss Lizzie Gleason were read in St. Joseph's church last Sunday. [Platte Center.]MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
LABENZ-POEFFEL--Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Frank Labenz and Miss Thillie Poeffel. The interesting event will take place in St. Francis church in Humphrey on Tuesday Feb. 11. [Humphrey.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage licenses were issued by County Judge Ratterman the last week:
Peter R. Johnson, Lindsay.....21; Ella M. Lee, Lindsay.....24
Dewitt Hughes, Monroe.....25; Bessie M. Ericson, Monroe.....22
Frank Labenz, Humphrey.....22; Tillie Poeffel, Humphrey.....22
Peter Classen, Madison.....37; Amelia O. Bohac, Madison.....21Judge Ratterman issued a marriage license to Dewitt Hughes of Joliet township, son of J.W. Hughes, and Bessie M. Ericson, daughter of John Ericson, one of the old settlers and well to do farmers of Monroe township.
MARRIED
ABLEIDINGER-BROWN--John Ableidinger, formerly a resident of this place but now of Madison, was united in marriage at the latter place yesterday morning to Miss Nellie Brown of Stanton. The young couple drove to Humphrey and took the south bound U P train on their wedding trip. [Humphrey.]MARTENS-LOSEKE--Miss Alma Loseke and Mr. Christ Martens, jr., were joined in holy wedlock by Rev. Rex at the Lutheran Evangelical church west of town last Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Loseke, and a highly respected young lady. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Martens, living west of town. He is an industrious young man reared in this community. A reception was given at the home of the bride after the ceremony. We congratulate. [Platte Center.]
GEHRING-MARK--The marriage of Miss Mary A. Mark and Henry G. Gehring occurred at the rectory of St. Joseph's church, on Wednesday morning at 10:30, Rev. Father Liborius officiating. The bride and groom are both favorably known in this locality, and they enter on the matrimonial journey accompanied by the best wishes of their numerous friends and relatives. A reception was held at the home of the bride's mother Wednesday evening. The young couple will make their home on the farm known as the Lawrence place, in Grand Prairie township. [Platte Center.]
DIED
FRAZIER--After a short illness with pneumonia, James Frazier, a well known stock buyer of this city, died last Friday afternoon, aged 68 years. Mr. Frazier was born in Indiana, Dec. 23, 1839, and before the civil war he moved to Iowa, where he enlisted in a cavalry regiment in the Union army, serving throughout the war. After the war he was located at Hamburg, Iowa, and Nebraska City, where he engaged in the stock business, both feeding and shipping. In 1882 he came to Columbus, and for the first year was in the stock buying business with Hugh Hake. After that he always bought for himself, being rather eccentric. He was married to Maud Alexander of this city, who died some years ago. Besides his two sons, Frank Frazier of Clarinda, Iowa, and James Frazier, his oldest son, who lives in California, he is survived by his first wife, who makes her home with the oldest son. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Congregational church, being conducted by Rev. Munro.SELLARS--James Sellars, for forty years a resident of this county, died at the home of his daughter in Rocky Ford, Colorado, __nday. Mr. Sellars had been in ill health for several months and doctors finally diagnosed his trouble as cancer of the stomach. He consulted medical specialists and made the trip to Colorado, hoping to find relief, but without __il, the malady growing more serious ______ the time until it caused his death. The remains were brought to this place Wednesday and the funeral was held Friday at the Catholic church. James Sellars was born in Canada November 22, 1834, and was thus 73 years, 4 months and 5 days old at his dath. In 1860 he was married to Miss Margaret Doyle and eight years later came to Merrick county, tilling on the homestead southwest of town which has been his home until about a year ago when he moved to this city. Mr. Sellars is survived by a wife, three sons and five daughters. To these bereaved ones the sympathy of a very large circle of friends is extended. [Central City.]
PARKER--Mrs. Ellen Parker died Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. _.E. Bryson, aged 68 years. She had been suffering from dropsy for several months and has been confined to the house the greater part of the time since last summer. Since her condition became serious her son, J.H. Parker, of _alida, Colorado, has been at her bedside and he and her daughter Mrs. Bryson, with whom she made her home for a number of years, gave her every possible attention. In the three years that Mr. Parker has lived here she has made many friends who will sadly miss her pleasant __ and kind words. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. W.H. __oper at the Bryson home Sunday afternoon. [Fullerton.]
KINDLER--Wm. Kindler, who took ill with scarlet fever week before lsat, died Sunday night last, after an illness of about nine days. Deceased came here from Garrison a few months ago and worked as __ber for Dave Cook. While here he made many friends and seemed to be a __ng man of good habits. He was only a few months over 20 years of age. His body was taken to Garrison Tuesday for burial, where he has a large number of relatives. [Bellwood.]
VOTTAVA--A terrible accident occured on John Hornberger's farm near Octavia Tuesday afternoon. It seems that Mr. Hornberger was having some wood sawed and that Slovic Vottova was doing the sawing. John Hornberger, Levi Meck, Ike Keller and Willy Jones were helping __. The saw, it seemed was cracked. It was owned by Ben Keller and by it striking some hard substance, possibly a __, it burst, resulting in striking Slovic Vottava across the chest, nearly severing the body in train and snuffing his life out instantly, also severing the tendons in the calf of Willy Jones' leg and ripping the clothes of Ike Keller and __ising him up generally, hurting John Hornberger and Levi Meck; but not seriously. Levi Meck sustained a severe blow on the ankle, laming him at the present. Slovic Vottava had only been married about two months and now leaves his young wife to mourn his tragic end. Sad indeed is death even when it comes through sickness; but how much more sad is it when it goes __ like a flash without any warning as it did in this instance. [Bellwood.]
BELL--Mrs. Elizabeth S. Bell, mother of Mrs. Charles Landers, died at her home in Norfolk last Monday morning. [Genoa.]
Columbus Journal, February 12, 1908
BIRTHS
VAN ALSTINE--Mrs. W.H. VanAlstine received a message from South Omaha the first of week announcing the arrival of a fine baby boy which arrived at the home of her son Charles.MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
HUSEMAN-GASPER--The approaching marriage of Miss Mary Gasper and Antone Huseman has been announced for Tuesday, Feb. 18. [Lindsay.]WEMHOFF-WIESER--Cards have been issued announcing the marriage of Theo. P. Wemhoff and Miss Mary A. Wieser, which will occur at St. Mary's church on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The bride to be is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Wieser and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wemhoff, sr. [Humphrey.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
David T. Roberts, Lindsay.....25; Olive A. Glass, Lindsay.....19
James P. Foley, Platte Center.....27; Elizabeth A. Gleason, Platte Center.....21;
Anton Huseman, Lindsay.....29; Mary E. Gasper, Lindsay.....25
Theodore P. Wemhoff, Humphrey.....22; Mary A. Weiser, Humphrey.....19ROBERTS-GLASS--David T. Roberts and Miss Olive A. Glass, both of near Lindsay, were granted a marriage license by the county judge last week. Miss Glass is one of the well known young ladies of the Palestine neighborhood and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Glass.
MARRIED
HUGHES-ERICSON--Dewitt Hughes and Miss Bessie Ericson were married Wednesday by Rev. Dye, pastor of the Palestine Baptist church, the ceremony being performed at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes have gone to housekeeping int he bachelor quarters recently fitted up by Dewey, on the D. Foillet place. [Monroe.]MARK-GLASS--Ed J. Mark of Grand Prairie and Miss Rose Glass of Arcadia, Iowa, were married at the Catholic church in the latter place, Tuesday morning. These happy young people are taking a wedding trip of a couple of weeks to Chicago and other points in Illinois, after which they will make their home on the Mark farm in Grand Prairie township. Mrs. Kate Mark, Ed's mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gehring and Henry Smith from here were in attendance at the wedding. [Platte Center.]
DIED
JOHANNES--After suffering for several weeks from a complication of troubles, J.H. Johannes, editor of the Nebraska Biene, passed away early Wednesday morning at his home in the eastern part of the city. Although his ailment was of a very serious nature, still his friends had every reason to hope for his recovery, and his death was a shock to all. Mr. Johannes was born in Oldenburg, Germany, August 2, 1867, and came to America and Platte county in 1884. For several years he worked on the farm and then moved to Columbus, being employed at the creamery and later purchasing the oil business. In 1895 he became identified with the newspaper business, and in 1898 became proprietor of the Biene. In 1891 he was married to Miss Louisa Franke, who with six children survive him. His father and one sister are also living in Germany. Mr. Johannes was one of the public spirited, progressive men of this city, one who was always working for the best interests of the community. At the time of his death he was a member of the city council and also chairman of the democratic county central committee. He was a member of the Sons of Herman, Woodmen of the World, Masons, and Modern Woodmen. He was also grand secretary for the state of Nebraska of the Sons of Herman, which position he was filling in a highly creditable manner. His loss will not only be felt by the newspaper fraternity of this city, of which he was a member, but by all who knew him. The funeral will be held from the home Friday at 2 p.m., being conducted by Rev. Neumarker of the German Reformed church.SCHUPBACH--Christian Schupbach, living six miles south of Columbus in Butler county, died at the home of his sons, Alfred and Rudolph, last Wednesday afternoon, aged 70 years. Mr. Schupbach was born in Switzerland and came to this country in 1883, locating at West Bend, Iowa, and in 1893 to Platte county, moving on what is known as the old Way farm. He moved to this city in 1903, residing here four years, returning to the home of his sons to spend the remainder of his days. Mr. Schupbach leaves seven children, Frederick, Alfred, Christian and Rudolph Schupbach, Mrs. Julius Ernst, Mrs. Otto Ernst, and Mrs. Frank Blaser, all of this locality. The funeral was held Saturday at the home of his son Christian, southwest of this city, and at the German Reformed church, services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Neumarker.
REAGAN--Miss Katie Reagan of Platte Center, aged 40 years, died at the hospital Monday. She was brought to that place last week, but her condition was such as to offer no hope. The remains were taken to that place Tuesday, where the funeral will be held.
HULLHORST--Dr. Carl G. Hullhorst died Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. as a result of exhaustion and the shock of cold water into which he had plunged. Dr. Hullhorst was at the hospital for the insane, temporarily, at the time of his death, having gone there voluntarily on January 28 for treatment for melancholia. His attempt at self destruction occurred at 9:30 Thursday morning. He remained in a semi-conscious condition with the physicians not greatly alarmed until noon, after which he sank rapidly and could not be rallied.
Dr. Hullhorst was born in Farnholz, Germany, in 1847. He was brought to America by his parents in 1855 and settled in Freeport, Ill. Here he lived through his boyhood. At nineteen he was sent to college at Tifflin, Ohio. He remained at college five years, taking in that time both the academic course and the theological course. When he left college he went into the ministry, electing to cast his lot with the German Reformed church.
In 1872 he married Mary Reber of Leaf River, Ill. He held a charge for one year at Forreston, Ill., and was then transferred to a much better church at Shelbyville in the same state. In this place he remained until 1877 when he removed to Columbus, Nebraska. He took charge of a church in the same denomination he had always been engaged with. While at Columbus Mr. Hullhorst attended the Iowa state university and took his degree in medicine. He did not at once engage in practice, however. In 1884 he removed to Gibbon, having just previously severed his connection with the German Reformed church and entered the service of the Presbyterian church.
During the one year 1888 Dr. Hullhorst taught in Hastings college, a Presbyterian denominational school. In 1889 he removed to Lincoln and founded the Third Presbyterian church. At the head of this church he remained until 1892 after which he confined his attention to the practice of medicine. At the time of his death he was in partnership with Dr. R.H. Hummel.
For some time the family of Dr. Hullhorst has been worried as to his mental condition. He has been afflicted with spells of melancholia. The family feared that he might do bodily harm to himself. Dr. Hullhorst was himself afraid that he might do something violent when he had the spells of melancholia. So voluntarily he went to the hospital for the insane for temporary treatment. This occurred on January 26. There he was placed under the care of a special nurse. Exercise in the open air seemed to do him good and the nurse would take long walks every day with his patient.
Thursday morning Dr. Hullhorst suggested that the two take a walk to the site of the Western Normal school. They started out, taking with them a patient from the dipsomaniac ward. A switch is built from the Burlington tracks to the asylum to haul the coal used. Along this track the three men walked. When they came to the bridge that spans Haines creek the attendant thought that it was not safe to cross since the melancholia of the physician had usually taken the form of wishing to drown himself. The creek at that place was partly open, although ice-covered at other places. The attendant says that he suggested that they put off the walk for a day or two since the weather was inclement for so long a walk. The physician readily agreed and they turned back. When about two rods away from the bridge Dr. Hullhorst turned quickly, ran to the bridge and jumped into the water head first. Both the other men followed him, and jumping to the water tried to carry him ashore. They succeeded. Dr. Hullhorst was a powerful man always and possessed with the mania he was too much for the two men and jerking away dove again into the stream. The stream here is only about three feet deep, but he was able to make the attempt to drown himself in spite of the two men.
Finally he became so nearly exhausted by the water and the cold that the attendant could manage him. The other patient ran to the hospital to summon assistance. Dr. Hullhorst lapsed into a semi-conscious condition before help arrived and remained in that condition until his death. The time of the accident was in the morning about 9:30.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Hullhorst home at 2941 Q street. Interment was in Wyuka cemetery.--Lincoln Journal.MEIER--Last Thursday at about 12 o'clock, John H. Meier died quite suddenly of heart failure at his home 7 miles north of town. The deceased was assisting in shelling corn and complaining of being cold went to the other side of the crib out of the wind and was found there a few minutes later cold in death. Mr. Meier was born in Germany May 18, 1859, and came to this country in 1883, settling in Dodge county, where he resided until about five years ago when he came to this vicinity. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church north of town Sunday, conducted by Rev. Weber. [Lindsay.]
??--Mrs. McKenzie returned Friday of last week from Norfolk, where she had been called to see her mother. She said she was so glad she went when she did as her mother was able to talk with her. However, she soon died. She was conscious to the very last and bid each one good-bye. She was 85 years old. [Albion.]
CURTIS--Henry Riley Curtis was born in York state in the year of 1830, died Wednesday morning January 29th, 1908, at eight o'clock, at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 29 days. Mrs. Curtis died thirteen years ago. To their union ten children were born, six of whom are dead. Those left to mourn his loss are four children, Mrs. Matilda Root of Guthrie Center, Iowa, Mrs. Nettie Gerrard of Columbus, Nebr., Mr. Albert Curtis of Mitchell, Nebr., and Mrs. Viva Rogers of Osceola, Nebr. [Bellwood.]
SWITZER--James Switzer, an old settler of the north part of Walker township, died Saturday, Feb. 1st of heart failure. [Walker.]
Columbus Journal, February 19, 1908
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEIFKEN-INSELMANN--The wedding of Miss CAroline D. Inselmann of Creston and George Seifken of this Route, is announced to take place on Feb. 27. [Route No. 3.]MARRIAGE INVITATIONS
GEHRING-RIPP--Invitations have been received on the Route for the marriage of Miss Gurthie Ripp to Fred Gerhing, on the 19th of this month, at the home of the groom's father, Mr. Philip Gehring. [Route No. 3.]NOVOTNY-POLEDNA--Invitations are out for the marriage, next Tuesday, of Miss Agnes Poledna and Edward Novotny. [Howells.]
JANSSEN-JOHNSON--Invitation cards are out and have been mailed on this Route to a number of its patrons for the marriage of Miss Reca Johnson to Henry W. Janssen at St. John's church on Wednesday, February 26, 1908, at 11 o'clock. [Route No. 3.]
SCHUTZ-DEYKE--Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deyke have issued invitations requesting the presence of their friends at the marriage of their daughter Emilie G. to William F. Schutz on Tuesday, March 3d, 1908, at 11 o'clock a.m., at St. John's church in Grand Prairie. A wedding supper will be had after the ceremony at the bride's home. [Route No. 3.]
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Henry W. Janssen, Platte Center.....34; Reka Johnson, Platte Center.....34
Fred J. Goering, Platte Center.....25; Gertrude A. Ripp, Platte Center.....25
John Stack, Tarnov.....55; Sophia Tobar, Humphrey.....56
Emil A. Groteleuschen, Columbus.....28; Rosa S. Wilke, Columbus.....20
Peter J. Liss, Duncan.....21; Frances H. Allison, Columbus.....18
Lewis A. Hill, Monroe.....23; Susie M. Durham, Monroe.....22MARRIED
JOHNSON-LEE--At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Lee, three miles south of Lindsay, on Feb. 6, 1908, at 3 o'clock, Ella M. Lee and Peter R. Johnson ___ the vows of matrimony, Rev. Amos ___ ministering. Members of the bride and a few friends were present _____ in congratulations and well wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside five miles south and three quarters mile west of Lindsay. [Lindsay.]LABENZ-POEFFEL--On Tuesday morning Feb. 11, Frank Labenz and Miss Tillie Poeffel were united in marriage at St. Francis church, Rev. Father Kurzer officiating. The brides maids were Misses Sophia Schmidt, Julia Haschke of Cedar Rapids, and Agnes Mirr of Albion, and the groomsmen were Joseph Hollatz, John Labens and Florian Poeffel. After the marriage the bridal party with numerous relatives and friends went to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Poeffel, where the afternoon and evening was spent in dancing and other amusements. The young couple will make their home on the Porter farm in Tracey Valley, and they have many friends who will wish them a life of prosperity and happiness. [Humphrey.]
TLUSTER-MAIN--Miss Ester Rose Main and Mr. Frank Tluster of Polk county were married Feb. 12 at the home of the bride's father Mr. J.D. Main. [Silver Creek.]
FOLEY-GLEASON--James Foley and Miss Elizabeth Gleason were married at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning by Rev. Father Liborius, in St. Joseph's church. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Maggie Gleason, and the groom by his brother, Tom Foley. These young people need no introduction to our readers. The bride is the youngest daughter of S.W. Gleason, and was born and reared in our midst. She was a graduate of the 1906 class of our High school. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Foley, and is a wide awake, thrifty young man. They start out with the brightest of prospects and will make their home on the groom's farm, about two miles south of town. [Platte Center.]
DIED
BRAUN--Hubert Braun, jr., died last Friday at his home northwest of Platte Center, after but two days' illness with gall stones. His age was about 35 years. He had lived the past season on the Pat Mahoney farm, close to town, but had rented and moved onto the farm recently vacated by Andrew Kamm. Deceased was universally respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and one child. He was buried Monday from St. Mary's church. [Platte Center.]SIEBLER--Mrs. J. Siebler died at her home about four miles south of Platte Center Saturday, February 8th, after an illness of two months. Deceased was born in Germany 68 years ago. With her husband and family she came to the United States in 1882, and they settled on a farm in this county. She leaves, besides her husband, nine children to mourn her loss: Edward, Adolph, August, Leopold, William, Henry and George Siebler, Mrs. Ed. Ballou, Mrs. William Arndt and Mrs. Jos. Hoerlee, all of whom were present at the funeral, which was held Monday from the Lutheran church on Grand Prairie. [Platte Center.]
KRAUE--The saddest event it becomes our duty to record this week is the passing of Mrs. Ferdinand Kraue, which occurred at the family home, five miles northwest of town, last Sunday morning. Little twin boys were born to her and her husband on Thursday of last week only to be left motherless in a few days. Six other children, three boys and three girls, the oldest a girl of seventeen years and their father are left to mourn the death of a faithful, loving mother and a true and devoted wife. The deceased is survived also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pasold, of this community and several brothers and sisters, and to all these sorrowing families their many friends extend condolence. [Howells.]
PENNEY--Mrs. Sherman Penney died Thursday evening at 6 o'clock after a brief illness, cause of death being septisemia. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. [St. Edward.]
ALLEN--Croff Allen, for many years a citizen of Alexis township, was stricken with paralysis at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Napier at David City on Sunday last, and died Monday morning. Funeral was held Tuesday forenoon at David City, after which his remains were conveyed to Bellwood and interred in the soldiers plat in the cemetery. Deceased was an old soldier and was followed to the grave by many of his comrades in this vicinity. Croff, as he was called, always tried to treat his fellow men with respect, was honest in his dealings with everybody, and had many warm friends, all of whom will regret to learn of his demise. He was 81 years of age. [Bellwood.]
Columbus Journal, February 26, 1908
BIRTHS
OEHLRICH--A little baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Oehlrich Thursday, Feb. 20th, 1908. [Clarks.]MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
JANSSEN-JOHNSON--Henry Janssen, brother to August Janssen, and Miss Reka Johnson, of Oldenbusch, are to be married next Wednesday. Mr. Janssen recently purchased the Huffman residence property in Platte Center and we understand it is there they will make their home. [Platte Center.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Bartholomew Galus, Duncan.....61; Lucy Flakus, Duncan.....65
George Siefken, Columbus.....32; __ina Inselmann, Creston.....25
Willie F. Schulz, Creston.....23; Emily G. Deyke, Columbus.....21MARRIED
WOODS-BLOOM--Miss Maud Bloom and Ora Woods were married in Madison at the home of the groom Tuesday. Miss Bloom is a high school girl and a member of the basket ball team. The groom was employed by the Union Pacific for a number of years. The couple will move on a farm near Platte Center.McKELVEY-BURROWS--Mr. Harley D. McKelvey and Miss Mae Burrows were married Thursday, Feb. 20, 1908, by Judge Riley at Albion. Mr. Fred Hirsh and Miss Ella Kealey were witnesses. This item of news comes as a surprise to even the most intimate friends of Mr. and Mrs. McKelvey. They are members of our best families and are general favorites among the young people with whom the Advance joins in extending best wishes and congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. McKelvey will be at home to their friends on the A.J. McKelvey farm south of St. Edward after March 1. [St. Edward.]
GEHRING-RIPP--Mr. Fred J. Gehring and Miss Gertrude A. Ripp were married at eleven o'clock Wednesday morning, by Rev. Father Liborius, in his rooms connected with St. Joseph's church. After the ceremony they drove to the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gehring, in Grand Prairie township, where a reception was held during the afternoon and evening. Thursday noon they took the train for a visit with Fred's relatives in Bureau county, Illinois, his boyhood home. They will return and begin housekeeping in the home recently purchased from Clint Wilbur, the first of March. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Ripp of Stuart, Neb., formerly of this neighborhood. She has conducted a millinery shop in Platte Center for the past three or four years, and was one of the most popular young ladies in our village. The groom has been one of the trusty clerks in Max Bruckner's store for the past five years, and enjoys an enviable reputation for courteousness and ability. All friends congratulate. [Platte Center.]
WOLF-RICHARDS--Arthur E. Wolf of Central City and Ora I. Richards of this city were joined in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Richards on Wednesday Feb. 19 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Only the relatives and a few friends of the contracting parties being present. They will reside in Central City. The Sun extends congratulations and wishes them happy sailing over the sea of married life. [Schuyler.]
SUMNER-WELLS--"Happy the bride the sun shines on"--and never did the sun shine more brightly than on Wednesday, over a world which Nature had arrayed in bridal white. At high noon of Wednesday, February 19th, at Holy Trinity Church, Schuyler, the Rev. Thomas J. Collar read the words of the beautiful service which made Miss Nellie Wells the wife of Mr. Chester Sumner. Mrs. Sumner is the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Wells of this city, and has grown to womanhood here, a favorite, and an acknowledged beauty. For some time past she has been the efficient leader of Holy Trinity choir. Mr. Sumner is the youngest son of Mrs. Charles Sumner of Omaha, and is cashier of the Schuyler National Bank which was established by his father. He is a splendid example of business ability, social charm, and cleanness of character. [Schuyler.]
HUSEMANN-GASPERS--Anton Husemann and Miss Mary Gaspers were married at the Holy Family church in Lindsay Tuesday morning. The bride who is a sister of Mrs. Jac. Krebs of this place, had for her bridesmaids Misses Mary Husmann and Anna Krebs of Humphrey, and the groom was attended by Julius Husemann and Nick Lewer of Emerson. Little Mary Krebs of Humphrey acted as flower girl to the bride. After the ceremony a wedding feast was held at the home of the bride's parents in Lindsay at which a large crowd of relatives and friends were present. [Humphrey.]
WEMHOFF-WIESER--Theodore P. Wemhoff and Miss Mary A. Wieser were united in marriage at St. Mary's church Tuesday morning at nine o'clock and the marriage ceremony was witnessed by a large crowd of friends and relatives. After the ceremony the wedding festivities were held at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Wieser, during the afternoon and evening. The brides maids were Misses Mary Fuchs and Thora Wemhoff and the groomsmen were Phillip Wemhoff and Frank Wieser. The young couple have been raised in the St. Mary's parish and have known each other since childhood and they have every prospect of a happy married life. They will make their home on the groom's farm three miles east of St. Mary's. [Humphrey.]
KENFIELD-WATTS--Earl Kenfield and Lulu Watts came to town Wednesday morning and called at the M.E. parsonage long enough to have Dr. Sisson pronounce the words that made them husband and wife. The couple then returned to the home of the bride's parents east of town, where a good dinner and a hearty reception was awaiting them. We wish these young people happiness and prosperity. Their home will be on a farm about three miles east of Albion. [Albion.]
HILL-DURHAM--Miss Susie M. Durham and Lewis A. Hill were married at the home of the bride in Monroe Wednesday evening, Rev. Brient of the Methodist church officiating. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few invited friends being present. Mr. and Mrs. Hill will move on to the Sutton farm, recently vacated by Mr. Duff, and will farm it the coming season.
DIED
HOPPEN--After an illness of about forty-eight hours, with pneumonia and pleurisy, Edward Hoppen died at the home of his mother, on Friday, February 21, aged 32 years, 4 months and 2 days. He was born in Columbus and made this city his home, with exception of a short time he was at Lindsay. In 1898 he was married to Tena Jane Kuntzleman, who with a daughter, Marguerite, eight years old, survive him. Funeral services were held at the home of his mother, being conducted by Rev. DeWolf, and were attended by the Columbus Fire department, of which the deceased was a member.SONDAY--John Sonday, aged 60 years died at the hospital last Friday and was buried from the Catholic church. The deceased was born in Poland and came to America and Columbus about six years ago. He leaves a wife and three children, who live in Poland.
McLEOD--Word was received by parties in this city this week that Mrs. A.C. McLeod, wife of ex-sheriff McLeod had recently died. She and her husband were well known in this city and their many old friends here will be sorry to hear of her demise. [Schuyler.]
BARTOS--Last Sunday a young man named John Bartos, shot himself with a 22 caliber rifle, the charge entering his forehead, killing him instantly. Young Bartos was but 21 years of age and came from Bohemia four years ago. He made his home with a cousin, residing six miles south of Clarkson where the tragedy occurred. Bartos had not been enjoying good health for some time and it was noticed by his friends that he was somewhat melancholy. His cousin's folks went to a neighbor's Sunday and asked him to go along but he said that he would rather stay at home. On returning in the evening the cousin saw a man lying beside the windmill tower and hastening to him found it was his cousin who had taken the small rifle and climbed to the top of the tower and deliberately blew out his brains and had fallen headlong to the ground where he was found. No one saw the act but as it was evident that it was a case of self-destruction, the coroner thought it not necessary to hold an inquest. The young man's parents reside in Bohemia. The incident was peculiar and quite sad. [Schuyler.]
The Columbus Telegram, March 3, 1908
DIED
REESE--Mrs. Mary Reese, mother of Mrs. Wm. Becker, of this city, died Tuesday morning at the home of her son, William Reese, near Kearney. The body was brought here for burial, and services were conducted yesterday at the Loseke Creek church, where Mrs. Reese had worshiped for many years, by Rev. Bauman, of Kearney. Interment was made in the cemetery adjacent to the church. Mrs. Reese died from the effects of a severe cold, from which she could not recover owing to her extreme age. She was eighty-three years old, past. She was born in Germany October 7, 1824. Her husband was Henry Reese, who died sixteen years ago. In 1873 the family came to Sherman township, and Mrs. Reese had resided there until three years ago, when she accompanied her son to western Nebraska. She was the mother of nine children, three of whom now line in the Old Country, and three in America. The latter three are Mrs. Wm. Becker of this city; William Reese, of Kearney; and George Reese, of Pierce county. Among the surviving relatives are twenty-four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Columbus Journal, March 4, 1908
MARRIAGE LICENSES
__ Neumarker, Edgemont, S.D.....29; ____ Hensley, Columbus.....26
____ander, Genoa.....24; ____ yers, Silver Creek.....18
____n, St. Edward.....28; _______ St. Edward.....24
_______Bellwood.....27; _____ Rohrich, Bellwood.....28
_______che, Leigh.....28; ______eke, Leigh.....21
______Hollmann, Columbus.....24; _____Luschen, Creston.....20
_______on, Monroe.....20; _______, Burwell.....1__MARRIED
HOLLAMAN-LUSCHEN--Miss Lucy Luschen of the Boheet neighborhood, who is a sister of Mrs. C.J. Bisson of the route was married to Mr. Carl Hollaman from near Leigh on Tuesday of this week. The wedding was a very quiet affair and none but the immediate relatives were present.SCHULZ-DEYKE--On Tuesday, March 3, 11 o'clock a very pretty wedding occurred at the St. John church in Grand Prairie township when Miss Emelie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deyke was married to Mr. Will Schulz. The Rev. Holm officiating. The bride and groom were attended at Hymans Court by Miss Aline Dyke, sister of the bride and Miss Matilda Lutz of Columbus and Fritz Deyke brother of the bride and Mr. Paul Krause. After the ceremony a sumptious wedding feast was served at the home of the brides parents. The presents were many and beautiful.
NEUMARKER-HENSLEY--On Wednesday, February 26, at the home of the bride's parents, Judge and Mrs. W.N. Hensley, Miss Metta Hensley and Dr. W.R. Neumarker were united in marriage, the ceremony being performed by the groom's father, Rev. R. Neumarker. Those present, with the exception of Miss Lillian Keating of this city and Miss Mary Wiggins of Omaha were relatives of the couple. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home, and the couple left in the afternoon on their wedding trip, which will include St. Louis, New Orleans and other points in the south. After April 1 they will be at home at Edgemont, S.D., where the doctor has been located for some time.
BRIDGES-BEST--Miss Jeanette Best and David E. Bridges took the passenger for Fremont Wednesday morning and were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage in that city by Rev. Spyker. They returned to Leigh on the evening train. [Leigh.]
KOCH-HAMLING--Miss Clara D. Hamling and John Koch were united in marriage at the St. Mary's church in Platte county last Tuesday morning. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hamling. These young people are well and favorably known and start out in life together with prospects for a bright future. They will make their home on a farm southwest of town which the groom recently purchased from J.H. Wurdeman. A host of friends extends congratulations. [Leigh.]
HEHNKE-BULLA--Howard Hehnke has been confined to his bed the last few weeks with pneumonia. This sickness, was rather embarrasing to Howard as the invitations were out announcing his marriage to Miss Mildred Bulla on Feb. 19th. Undaunted the bride and a few relatives proceeded to the bedside of the groom and in a quiet and impressive way Rev. C.P.W. Wimberly, of Genoa, united the couple in holy bonds of wedlock. [Fullerton.]
DIED
REESE--Mrs. Mary Reese, formerly of this county and mother of Mrs. Wm. Becker of this city, died Monday evening at the home of her son, Wm. Reese, sixteen miles northeast of Kearney. Her remains will be brought here Wednesday and the funeral will be held from the home of Wm. Becker, Thursday and the burial will be in the Loseke Creek cemetery. Besides the two children mentioned, there is another son, George Reese of Pierce county.FISH--Mrs. Fish writes from Lincoln that her little boy, Arthur, died there last week. Mrs. Fish will be remembered as the widow of Orlando Fish, who was shot by young Nichols out in the west end of the county a couple of years ago. She is now working in Lincoln. [Fullerton.]
Columbus Journal, March 11, 1908
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Frank S. Stevenson, Columbus.....18; Mary A. Hoffman, Columbus.....18
James A. Edmison, Silver Creek.....36; Emilia Vonder Leite, Duncan.....18
Arthur Peterson, Monroe.....22; Anna Mae Williamson, Genoa.....21MARRIED
STEVENSON-HOFFMAN; PETERSON-WILLIAMSON--During the last week Judge Ratterman married two couples, Frank S. Stevenson and Mary A. Hoffman, both of Columbus, and Arthur Peterson of Monroe and Anna Mae Williamson of Genoa.NICOLAS-SMITH--Geo. L. Nicolas and Miss Nalaria Smith, both of Alexis township, were united in marriage Monday forenoon at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Alexis township, Rev. J.J. Hoffman officiated. After the wedding ceremony at the church a sumptuous dinner was served the wedding party at the home of Mr. Albert Smith, the bride's father. In the evening the bride and groom gave a __ dance at the Bellwood opera house for about 200 invited guests. They were recipients of many beautiful and costly presents. They will make their home at the Slacenger farm. The newly made bride and groom were born and brought up in Alexis township and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends. [Bellwood.]
___-LOSEKE--On Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock at the Ev. Luth. St. Pauls church, Rev. __ Gensichen united in marriage Julius __ and Miss Alma Loseke. After the ceremony the bridal party together with numerous relatives and friends went to the home of the bride's parents where the afternoon and evening were spent in dancing and other amusements. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry ___ and is an exemplary young man. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ___ Loseke and is a most popular and accomplished young lady. They will make their home on a farm south of Leigh. [Leigh.]
DIED
DAWES--Mrs. Frances A. Dawes, wife of ex-Governor James W. Dawes, died Sunday morning at Atlanta, Georgia, where her husband is stationed as paymaster in the regular army. She will be buried at the home of her parents in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.RUZICKA--Last Monday evening at about ten o'clock John Ruzicka, jr., committed suicide at the parental home eight miles ___ west of Dodge, in Colfax county, shooting himself in the head. The young man had returned from a trip to Omaha that evening and was apparently in a happy mood. He went out to the barn, but returned shortly and borrowed a pocket knife. Soon after his return to the barn his folks heard a shot and upon their investigation found that their son had shot himself in the head. He lived nearly two hours after firing the fatal shot. It seems that the young man had the suicide planned for some time, as he had a bottle of strychnine in his pocket which he had carried for a good while as the label on the bottle was considerably worn. The cork in this bottle showed several knife gashes and it is thought that he borrowed the pocket knife to extract the cork--but failing in this, took the revolver route. Before firing the shot which ended his life he had taken a horse out of one of the stalls and tied it in a driveway between two corn cribs. He then bedded the stall with fresh hay, hung his hat on a harness hook and then blazed away. He was a young man of 24 summers and it is the belief of some that a young lady has prompted his actions. [Leigh.]
HOWERTON--Sam Howerton received a message Monday evening notifying him of the death of his brother, W.N. Howerton, in Edgar county, Illinois. He left Tuesday to attend the funeral. The deceased brother lived here twenty-five years ago, but moved back to the old home three years after his arrival, where he has since resided. [Genoa.]
HINKLE--H.S. Hinkle died at the residence of Andrew Kretz Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock from the result of injuries received last Saturday. Mr. Hinkle was driving out of town Saturday noon on his way home. Behind him was George Kilton, whose team, became frightened at the cars, tipped the wagon over and breaking loose from the hind wheels started on a run, crushing into Mr. Hinkle's buggy and throwing him in front of his own team, where the old gentleman was tramped by the four horses. Mr. Hinkle had his right arm broken in two places, his shoulder injured and his body badly bruised. He was taken to the residence of Andrew Kretz near by and a physician summoned. After examining the injured man, the doctor pronounced his injuries serious. For awhile the patient seemed to rally, and Monday his condition was reported favorable. Tuesday there was a change for the worse, and on Wednesday the end came. [Genoa.]
BROWN--Perry Brown, quite well known to many Humphrey young people, was killed by the accidental discharge of a shot gun in his own hands near Creston Wednesday afternoon. It appears that the young man was out hunting and while crawling through a barbed wire fence near town the trigger of the gun caught on one of the barbs and discharged the gun, the load taking effect in the lower part of his face. He was killed almost instantly. The young man is a brother of the Democrat's correspondent at Creston, Miss Nell Brown, and Fritz Brown, who played ball with the Humphrey team last season. The funeral was held Sunday. [Humphrey.]
ROSS--Sam Carney was called to Omaha Monday by the death of his brother-in-law, Grant Ross, who died Sunday morning in a hospital in that city. Grant was well known here, having lived here many years. He went to the Philippines with Company B, and never recovered from the effects of disease contracted in that country. He was about 30 years of age and a barber by occupation. [Fullerton.]
DAVIS--Word comes from Norris Davis at Nisbet, N.D. that his wife died last Wednesday after a short illness. She was buried on Friday. Mrs. Davis was formerly Miss Nora Bergen, and lived in Fullerton many years. A host of friends will learn of her death with the deepest sorrow. Guy Davis, who works for J.E. Kreidler, left Monday morning on a visit to his old home. Owing to the fact that they do not live on a telegraph line, word had to come by letter. [Fullerton.]
FURNEY--Again the grim reaper has called and taken an old Nance county citizen. Hiram Furney, aged 77 years was called to his home on March 2d. He has been a very sick man for a long time with heart disease, and the end came on the date above mentioned. The funeral was held Thursday at 11 o'clock from the Presbyterian church. Mr. Furney was born in Maryland, where he spent his youth, after which he moved with the tide to the great west and has made his home in Nance county for many years. [Fullerton.]
Columbus Journal, March 18, 1908
BIRTHS
HELD--Born, on Friday, March 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Held, a daughter. [District 44 and Vicinity.]OLSEN--Sunday a little stranger came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olsen, at the section house. It was made welcome. [Silver Creek.]
WEDDING INVITATIONS
ANDERSON-WAHLGREN--Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wahlgren have sent out invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Selma to Frank O. Anderson, Wednesday evening, March 18th, at 7 o'clock, at their home near Genoa. [Genoa.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
__Krause, Creston.....23; __na Johnson, Campbell, Neb.....21
John R. Luschen, Columbus.....34; Martha K. Zollars, Columbus.....27
___l D. Sorensen, Lindsay.....22; __ne M. Hald, Lindsay.....20MARRIED
LUSCHEN-ZOLLARS--John R. Luschen and Martha K. Zollars were married last Thursday evening at the German Reformed church, Rev. Neumarker officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Luschen will live on the groom's farm, east of the city.EDMISON-von der LEITH--Miss Emilie von der Leith and James Edmison were married Wednesday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Leith near Gardner. Rev. Meissler of Columbus performed the ceremony. Only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present. Many good wishes from Sand go with the newly married couple [Silver Creek.]
PETERSON-WILLIAMSON--Art Peterson and Anna Mae Williamson stole a march on their friends by going to Columbus and getting married Tuesday afternoon. Both of the young people are too well known to need an introduction to our readers. On their return they will begin housekeeping on Henry Peterson's farm in Platte county which the groom has rented for the coming year. The Leader joins the entire community in extending congratulations. May they live long and prosper. [Genoa.]
DIED
FOX--Patrick Fox died at his home in the north part of the city Saturday morning, aged 75 years. Mr. Fox was born in Ireland, and came to America when seventeen years of age. The family moved to this city seven years ago from Colfax county. He was married 44 years ago, and the surviving children are Mrs. Will Foster of Naper, Mrs. Bean, Petersburg, Illinois, Mrs. Wm. Ragatz, Miss Julia Fox, and three sons, Thomas, Will and Dave of Columbus. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Catholic church.BOHAZ--John Bohaz of Clarkson, who has been at the hospital for some time, died Sunday night, aged 57 years. The remains were shipped to Clarkson Tuesday by undertaker Gass.
RICKLEY--A telegram received by J.G. Becher told of the death of John Rickley, a former resident of Columbus, which occurred at Grand Encampment, Wyo., Wednesday of last week, and he was buried Friday at that place. He leaves two daughters, one at Berkley, Cal., and the other in Chicago. Mr. Rickley was about seventy years of age and came to this city late in the fifties, where he resided until about twenty-five years ago.
MACK--William George Mack was born in St. Louis March 1, 1873, and died in this city March 16, 1908, of heart failure. The deceased came to Columbus with the family in 1889 and moved to Staplehurst in 1897. In 1896 he was married to Ella Meyer, who died in June, 1900. For the last six weeks he has been at the home of his sister, Mrs. Carl Rhode, where he died. He leaves besides his mother, a son and five married sisters. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Carl Rhode, and was conducted by Rev. Neumarker of the German Reformed church. The Sons of Herman, of which the deceased was a member, took charge of the services at the cemetery.
GROTH--On Tuesday the sad intelligence reached Leigh that Mrs. Christ Groth had passed away on Monday, at her home in Omaha. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Groth at this place will be grieved to learn of her demise. [Leigh.]
McMILLAN--R.A. McMillan received a phone message from Falls City Sunday evening notifying him of the death of his brother, Dr. E. McMillan. The deceased brother was a former resident of Fullerton, but moved to Falls City about two years ago for the practice of his profession. [Genoa.]
RESLER--The Leader is pained to be called upon to chronicle the death of little Bessie Resler, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Resler, which occurred Monday evening. The deceased has been in poor health for a year or more, and about three weeks ago was taken with scarlet fever. She recovered from the fever but not from the effects as it was followed by a combination of troubles which caused her death. This is the second child Mr. and Mrs. Resler have lost within three years and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrowing parents in their sad affliction. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and the remains laid at rest in the Genoa cemetery. [Genoa.]
PLACE--Word has been received here of the death of Dan C. Place at Los Angeles, California, Feb. 27. Mr. Place will be remembered as one of the early settlers here and was one of the five who with H.T. Arnold established the Polk County Bank. Mrs. Place is a sister to J.V. Benson of this county.--Osceola Record. [Silver Creek.]
Columbus Journal, March 25, 1908
MARRIAGE LICENSES
But one marriage license was issued by County Judge Ratterman during the last week, being to John R. Nelson and Josephina A. Gustafson, both of St. Edward.DIED
JANECEK--As a result of a stroke paralysis, which she suffered about two weeks ago, Carolina Janecek, passed away at her home, 405 East Seventh street, last Friday. Mrs. Janecek was born in Austria in 1831, and was 77 years of age at the time of her death. In 1856 she was married to Frank Janecek in their native land, and in 1877 they emigrated to America, coming direct to Columbus and locating on the old home farm in Butler county, which they bought at that time. They remained on the farm until 1895, when they moved to Columbus, which has since been her home. She leaves besides her husband, four sons and three daughters, Frank, John, Adolph and Rudolph Janecek, Mrs. Louis Kush, Mrs. Hiemes, and Mrs. Langhammer, all residing in this locality. The funeral was held Monday morning at St. Bonaventura's church and burial was in the Catholic cemetery.POWERS--Mrs. Margaret Powers, mother of Jack Powers residing southwest of town, died at the home of the latter Tuesday night at the advanced age of ninety-three years. Four years ago her husband died. They had lived together in wedlock for sixty years. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are now living. The funeral was held at the Catholic church Thursday morning at ten o'clock. [Central City.]
Columbus Journal, April 1, 1908
MARRIED
OLCOTT-HASSELBACH--H.L. Olcott and Miss Ida Hasselbach were married at Overton, Neb., Wednesday. They returned to their home on Route 5 Thursday and that evening the boys of the neighborhood gave them an old fashioned chivari. [Route No. 5.]GREEN-JUDSON--Charles Green and Miss Grace Judson of Fullerton were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Saturday evening, March 14. The groom was at one time a book-keeper in the First National Bank of Genoa, but left here two years ago and has since been connected with Sunnyside ranch in the southwest part of the county. [Genoa.]
MAHLIN-ALLEN--Mr. Edgar Mahlin and Miss Mable Allen, both of Summit township, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents on Wednesday. The new bride and groom are numbered among the best families of Summit. They will make their home on a farm in Summit. [Bellwood.]
DIED
BIEDINGER--Helen Louise Biedinger of Humphrey died at the hospital Monday, aged 11 years, death being due to heart trouble. She was born in Humphrey March 27, 1897. Her sickness was of only ten days' duration and she was brought to the hospital a week before her death. The body was shipped to Humphrey Monday evening and the funeral will be held from the Catholic church Wednesday morning, April 1.McGAFFIN--From the Mossel Bay Advertiser, Cape of Good Hope, we copy the following notice concerning the death of our brother's wife: 'It is our sad duty to record the death of Mrs. McGaffin, the wife of Mr. McGaffin, our respected headmaster of the Boys' School. Death came in the early hours of Monday morning, after four weeks of a severe typhoid fever. The deceased was 43 years of age and leaves her sorrowing husband with six children, some of which in tenderest age. All the flags in town were at half mast during the day, and the funeral took place at 4:30 p.m. at the English Church Cemetery, the Rev. Miller, conducting the burial service. Four of Mr. McGaffin's school boys, Marais, Johnson, Wright and Downing, acted as pallbearers, the present school boys and old school boys following the chief mourners. Every townsman attended the funeral and wreathes and flowers were sent by everybody. To Mr. McGaffin and his children we tender our hearfelt sympathies at the irreparable loss of their good wife and mother. [Bellwood.]
REGAN--John Regan, a resident of Platte county for thirty-five years, died at the hospital Saturday night. The remains were shipped to Platte Center Sunday evening and the funeral was held from the St. Joseph's church Monday at 9 a.m. He leaves a wife who lives in Platte Center.
BETHSCHEIDER--Jos. Bethscheider received a telegram Saturday evening announcing the critical illness of his mother at her home in Burlington, Iowa, and he immediately drove to Columbus to catch the early train east. He arrived in Burlington Sunday afternoon, but too late to see his mother alive, she having passed away that morning. The remains were brought to their old home at Hebron, this state, and interred there Wednesday morning beside her husband, who died four years ago. The deceased was 47 years of age. [Humphrey.]
SCHUELE--Mrs. Mary Schuele died at the home of her son, Max, northeast of town, Tuesday afternoon at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 1 day. The cause of her death was stomach and kidney trouble. She had been a continuous sufferer for the past three months, all of which time she was confined to her bed. Deceased was born in Germany September 23, 1833. In 1854 she was united in marriage to Phillip Schuele, who died in 1871. In the fall of 1883 Mrs. Schuele and her children came to America and lived in Wisconsin until the following spring when they moved to this neighborhood, where she made her home with her son, Max, until her death. Deceased is survived by three children, Max of this place, Alfred of Denver, and Ernest of Cameron, Mo. The funeral was held Thursday morning from St. Francis church and the interment was made in St. Francis cemetery. [Humphrey.]
VanALLEN--Mrs. C. VanAllen, one of Platte county's pioneers, died at her home in Monroe Monday, March 23. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Monroe Wednesday at 10 a.m., and interment was made in the New Hope cemetery at this place. Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr of Fairfax, S.D., attended the funeral. [Monroe.]
YOUNG--Claus Young, an old and respected citizen of Madison, fell down the cellar stairs last Sunday evening and broke his neck. He was carrying rain water from the cistern up from the cellar for the morning's washing. He had carried one pail to the top of the stairs and handed it to his wife and when she came back from emptying it she saw him lying at the foot of the stairs with his neck doubled under his back. Mr. Young was 71 years old and had lived in Madison county for thirty-five years and was prominent and well liked. He was chairman of the Madison County Soldiers Relief commission and took an active part in politics. [Leigh.]
Columbus Journal, April 8, 1908
BIRTHS
ANDERSON--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Anderson Wednesday evening a boy. [Walker.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Henry F. Frerichs, Strubble, Ia.....23; Hannah Weyen, Monroe.....20
Henry A. Bove, Norfolk.....28; __na L. Jung, Loup City.....24MARRIED
DYER-CROTCHER--Friends and relatives of Miss Edna Crotcher and Paul Dyer were greatly surprised to learn of their elopement and marriage which took place at Central City on Thursday evening last. From there they went to Loup City where they are now visiting with Paul's parents. [Fullerton.]DIED
GANNON--Minnie Virginia Gannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Gannon of Ulysses, died at the hospital Sunday, April 6, after a three weeks' illness with typhoid pneumonia. She was born in Ulysses March 30, 1891, and had been attending St. Francis' academy for several years. The funeral was held at the Catholic church Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock and the body taken to Ulysses for burial.SHEEDY--Daniel Sheedy died at the hospital Thursday, April 2, from a severe stroke of paralysis. He was 62 years of age and was born in Ireland. For the last seventeen years he had been employed at the hospital, and has no relatives living in this country. The funeral was held from the Catholic church at 9 o'clock Saturday morning.
BARNES--There were many sad hearts in Shelby last week on account of the death of Mr. Scott Barnes, last Wednesday. It was a great shock to his family and all that was acquainted with him. Just a week before the day he died he was out digging a cellar, and was in some way badly ruptured. His funeral was held on Friday afternoon, his pastor, Rev. M.R. Crisp preaching the funeral sermon. [Polk county.]
ANDERSON--Mrs. John Anderson, who was taken to the hospital in Columbus some time ago for treatment returned home about three weeks ago and died last Wednesday night. The funeral was held at the Salem church Saturday afternoon. [Walker.]
MOORE--Mrs. H.F. Moore of Plum Creek, died at the Columbus hospital Saturday morning, March 28, at 2 o'clock at the age of 23 years and 7 days. For the past three years Mr. Moore has been more or less of a sufferer as the result of a serious illness during the winter and early spring of 1905. Although she regained her health in a measure after that, she was never entirely well. Early the past winter she was again very ill and as an operation was necessary, she was taken to the hospital at Columbus. There every care was given her but she was not able to survive the operation, which took place last Wednesday. [Albion.]
REGAN--John Regan, sr., died at St. Marys' hospital Sunday morning from some affection of the heart. His age was between 80 and 90 years. He was a native of Ireland, but had been in this country a great many years. He came to Platte county nearly forty years ago and located on a farm northwest of Platte Center, but has lived in town almost every since it started. He had been married three times. One son here, one son and one daughter in the west, and one daughter in Alaska, children of a former wife, and his widow and young son and daughter living here, survive him. Some five years ago he had one of his legs severely burned in a prairie fire and the sore never healed so that he had no use of the leg, consequently he became a county charge and has spent a portion of the time in the hospital. The remains were shipped here Sunday evening and the funeral was held at St. Joseph's church Tuesday morning. [Platte Center.]
REED--Harlow Reed, an old settler of this county, died at the home of his son, H.M. Reed, near Crawford, Friday. The body was brought here for burial and the funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon. [Central City.]
RENTSCHLER--We are again called upon to chronicle the death of another Colfax county pioneer, that of Frederick Rentschler of Wilson Precinct, who departed this life March 29th at 10 a.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maggie Eller near Richland. His death was due to a general failing in health due to old age, culminating in heart failure. [Leigh.]
HELLBUSH--Tuesday of this week Mr. Louis Loseke received a telegram from Rev. Conrad Hellbush, who resides at Raymond, South Dakota, where he has charge of the Lutheran church as pastor, conveying the sad news of the death of his wife who was a sister of Mr. Loseke. Mrs. Hellbush's maiden name was Emma Loseke and was born and grew to womanhood on a farm south of Leigh. Besides her husband, she leaves three little boys ranging from 8 to 11 years, who will be left without a mother's loving care. An only daughter died about a year ago while the family resided in St. Louis where Mr. Hellbush was attending college. The remains are expected to arrive at Creston Friday. Deceased leaves a large circle of friends and relatives. [Leigh.]
ANDERSON--The news of the death of Myrtle Anderson, at Nestor, California, reached here last week. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson, who formerly resided in this community but left here about seven years ago to make their home in the far west, and Howells friends of the bereaved family sympathize with them in the loss they have sustained. Myrtle, who was twelve years old, died of diphtheria after an illness of three days. [Howells.]
CAMPBELL--C.B. Campbell, an old resident of this community, died at his home on Wednesday April 1st, at 2:30 p.m., the cause of his death attributed to menigeal appolplexy. Funeral services were held Sunday, at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. H.H. St. Louis, a former pastor here. Interment was made in the Wheeler cemetery southeast of town. [Creston.]
Columbus Journal, April 15, 1908
MARRIED
GARLOW-STOTTS--Mrs. Irma Cody Stotts, youngest daughter of Col. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and widow of Lieut. Stotts of the United States army, who has intimate friends in this city, will be married April 30 to F.L. Garlow of South Omaha. Mr. Garlow is well known all over Nebraska as a traveling salesman, but he recently retired from the road and went into the coal business in South Omaha. The first marriage of Mrs. Stotts, which took place at the Irma hotel in Cody, Wyo., was the most magnificent social event ever occurring in Wyoming. Col. Cody brought a special train of friends from eastern cities, and the many army officers in dress uniforms added gay color to the assemblage.CROWLEY-McLEOD--Word has reached here of the marriage of Miss Mary McLeod, of Schuyler, to J.J. Crowley, who were recently married at North Yakima, Washington. The marriage has caused some comment in Catholic church circles by the fact that Mr. Crowley was formerly a catholic priest. He is now engaged in the real estate business in Washington. Miss Mary McLeod, the bride is a sister of Postmaster D.D. McLeod, of Schuyler. [Leigh.]
DIED
GOVERECK--THe 11 months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Govereck, living in the southwest part of town, died last Saturday night after a short illness, and was buried Monday morning at 8 o'clock from the Catholic church.BAUMGART--Elmer Tillman, the eight months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Baumgart, died Sunday from infant trouble. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the German Lutheran church, Rev. Meissler conducting the services.
EVERETT--The unexpected death of James Everett, which occurred at the Lord ranch near Fullerton Saturday, caused a shock in this community, where "Jim", as he was familiarly known, had grown to manhood. He contracted appendicitis a week or so ago and it soon assumed an acute form. An operation was performed Saturday but was too late to be of any avail. [Central City.]
DUNOVAN--Mrs. James Dunovan died at her home east of town Monday. She had been in ill health for many years and death was due to a general decline. The funeral was held at the home yesterday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. C.E. Bovard. The deceased was born in England in 1834 and was in her seventy-fifth year at the time of her death. She was married to James Dunovan in 1857. In 1867 they came to Nebraska from Wisconsin. Mr. Dunovan died about twelve years ago. [Central City.]
HANSEL--Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hansel, living some 7 or 8 miles south of town, are sick with diphtheria, and one of them, the oldest, is very sick. Antitoxine has been used on all six of the children.--Later--Just as we go to press we learn that the eight year old daughter died yesterday of the malady. [Platte Center.]
LEES--Mrs. Mary Lees died about seven o'clock Monday evening at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charles Lusienski, of consumption, with which disease she has been afflicted for about a year. Deceased was born in Poland 43 years ago and came to this country with her parents. She has lived in Platte Center during the past eight years. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother, two sisters, one brother, and two daughters and one son, Mrs. Wm. Soullierre, and Julia and Charley, who lived with her. The funeral was conducted Wednesday morning from St. Joseph's church and the interment in the Catholic cemetery.
SIBLEY--The sad news of the death of one of our former residents, William T. Sibley, was received in town this week. Mr. Sibley passed away at his home in Los Angeles, Cal., March 30, 1908. He was one of the early settlers of Granville township, coming here in 1877 and locating on what is now known as the Anton Simon farm, southwest of town. When he retired from active work he sold his farm and moved to Humphrey, where he was a valued citizen until his removal to California in 1895, for the good of his health. Wm. Sibley was a young man living in Maine when the civil war broke out and he was one of the first to volunteer for service. He was a man of strong convictions and when he made up his mind to any subject seldom wavered. He was a faithful husband and father and held the respect of all his friends. He was a member of the A.O.U.W. at Humphrey and held the office of recorder for many years. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Delia M. Sibley, and one son and family, all living in Los Angeles. [Humphrey.]
HARPER--Jos. Harper, for more than thirty-three years a resident of the Tracy Valley neighborhood, died very suddenly last Friday night at 11:40 at his home northeast of town. During the day he was around attending to his work on the farm in his usual health and good spirits, in fact he passed the remark that he felt better that day than he had for some time. Early in the evening he retired, but being unable to rest and complaining of a severe pain in his chest, he arose from the bed and dressed. Mrs. Harper applied hot cloths to his chest in an effort to relieve the pain and sent a couple [of] the children to notify Robt. Harper of his father's illness but before they had left the house 10 minutes Mr. Harper gave two or three gasps and expired. During the winter the old gentleman suffered considerably with a bad cold, but at the time of his death he had completely recovered from this trouble, and seemingly being in the best of health, his death came as a great surprise and shock to his friends and relatives. He was 81 years of age. [Humphrey.]
Columbus Journal, April 22, 1908
BIRTHS
GRAUENHORST--The stork visited the home of Rev. Grauenhorst last Monday night and left a 12 pound son. [Route No. 1.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Edward J. Hellbush, Creston.....22; Meta A. Janssen, Creston.....21
Joseph Schmitt, Humphrey.....22; Mollie Gottler, Humphrey.....21DIED
WHOLLAS--George Whollas, aged 87 years, and a resident of Schuyler for the last thirty-five years, died at the hospital Tuesday morning. The deceased came to the hospital last November and has been an inmate there since. The remains will be shipped to Schuyler where the funeral will be held the same day.DIXON--Chas. Dixon the 19 year old son of J.R. Dixon who lives four miles west of North Star, died at his father's home, Tuesday April 14th. He had been sick but a few days. Dr. Kinyon was called and pronounced his illness brain fever. Later heart complications are said to have set in and the young man died Tuesday. The funeral was held Thursday at North Star church and interment made in Riverview cemetery. [Fullerton.]
JACKSON--News was received the last of the week announcing the death of Joseph Jackson at his home in Missouri recently. Many of our readers will remember the deceased as he was formerly a citizen of Genoa and at one time treasurer of the county. He died at the age of 70 years. [Genoa.]
DRISCOLL--Word reached here this week that Patrick Driscoll had died at his home at Payette, Idaho. Mr. Driscoll lived here before going to Idaho and has many friends who will regret to hear of his death. [Albion.]
Columbus Journal, April 29, 1908
BIRTHS
POTTS--Dr. Pugh received information yesterday that makes him just a trifle more proud than he was when he became owner of that automobile. On the 7th of this month he became granddad to a ten pound boy, born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Potts, at Waterbury, Conn. ... [Platte Center.]MARRIAGE BANS
The bans of marriage were announced at St. Joseph's church last Sunday between John Donoghe and Miss Maud Barnes, John Coppins and MIss Katie Riley, Joe Liebig and Miss Lena Ebner, Chas. Coppins and Miss Katie Soulliere. [Platte Center.]MARRIED
TUCKER-SCHUBERT--Miss Gusta Schubert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schubert of this city, was married to Mr. C.A. Tucker on April 22, at Baker City, Oregon. Miss Gusta went to Baker City more than a year ago for a visit with relatives. There was a social gathering at the home of her parents in this city on the same evening of the wedding to celebrate the event.DONOGHUE-BARNES--Mr. John J. Donoghue and Miss Maude E. Barnes were married at St. Joseph's church at Platte Center yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. It was a strictly private wedding, none but relatives of the contracting parties being in attendance. From the church the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's parents where a bounteous five course wedding dinner was served. The only guest present besides the relatives was the carrier of Route 4. The happy couple will go to housekeeping immediately on the Schumaker farm, which has been rented by the groom. [Route No. 4.]
DIED
McCAFFREY--A.F. McCaffrey of Aurora, who came to the hospital about three weeks ago, died Wednesday night from an accute attack of pneumonia. He was fifty years of age and leaves no relatives in this country. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Friday morning and he was buried in the Catholic cemetery.JOHNSON--After many weary months of illness, Mrs. Mathias Johnson died at her home in this city on Sunday morning last at the age of nearly 67 years. Her death was not unexpected as all hopes of her recovery had been abandoned several weeks ago, and all of her children, save one, a daughter living in Wisconsin, were present at her death. The sorrowing husband and children have the sympathy of all in their affliction. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and the remains taken to West Gord for burial. [Genoa.]
PETERSON--We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Will Peterson of the Looking Glass valley the last of the week from consumption, from which she has been a sufferer for many months. The grieving husband, children and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. The deceased was 34 years old and leaves a husband and several children to mourn her early demise. [Genoa.]
WESTBROOK--Joseph Westbrook died at his home south of St. Edward at about noon Friday, after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Westbrook was one of the very earliest pioneers of Boone county. [St. Edward.]
HARRIS--Sarah Wiley, daughter of Robert and Sarah Wiley, was born in Wethersfield, Henry county, Ill., Feb. 5, 1855. She was married July 17, 1875, in Platte county, Neb., to Thomas Harris. They came at once to their homestead in Boone county, near Boone, where they resided until they moved to St. Edward about three years ago. Mrs. Harris was the mother of eight children all of whom are living and were present at the death bed, Mrs. Robert Stillinges, Fred Harris, Mrs. Wm. Jenkinson, Maude, Robert, Pearl, Thomas, and Laura. Her father died twenty five years ago but she is still survived by her aged mother, two sisters both present at the time of her death--and one brother. She died April 18 1908, at 9 a.m. [St. Edward.]