The Columbus Telegram, October 1, 1909
DIED
LOSEKE--After an illness of seven years, during five years of which time she had been bedfast, Mrs. Elizabeth Loseke, wife of Henry Loseke, sr., died Monday night at the family home in this city. Mrs. Loseke was born in Baden, Germany, in 1831, and came to Platte county in 1858, direct from the Fatherland. During the period of more than fifty years which she had lived in Platte county she had formed many close associations and lived to see her children well established. She is survived by her husband and seven children. The children are Mrs. Henry Grotelueschen, Mrs. William Bucher, Mrs. William Reese, Mrs. L. H. Leavy and August Loseke, all of Platte county, and Charles Kumpf and Henry Loseke, of Colfax county. Rev. H. Miessler conducted the funeral service at the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon, and interment was made in Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Tribune, October 6, 1909
DIED
KARLIN--Mrs. Fridarika Karlin, of Bismark township, died October 3 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Mueller, with whom she has resided for the past two years, death resulting from a complication of diseases which so frequently accompany old age. Mrs. Karlin was born in Russia in 1829, and was married to Christ Esslinger in 1848, and to this union were born three children, Lois Esslinger and Katarina Naumburg, of Columbus, and Christ Esslinger, of Arapahoe. Ten years later she was married to John Karlin, who died in 1881. To Mr. and Mrs. Karlin were born nine children, Jake Karlin, Machdalena Mueller, Christina Enzminger, and Susan Mueller, of Columbus; Carolina Albricht, of Portland, Oregon, George Karlin, North Dakota, and Dora Gaedke, of Wellfleet, Nebraska. The services were conducted by Rev. Miller, this afternoon at one o'clock.LOUIS--Jacob Louis, one of Platte county's oldest settlers, died at his home east of Columbus this morning from paralysis. Mr. Louis had been sick for some time so that his death was not unexpected. He was born at Witenburg, Germany, September 2nd, 1834, and was married to Miss Kate Engel in 1865. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and four children: three sons, George, Charlie and Jacob and one daughter, Mrs. Will Stevenson, all of Platte County. Mr. Louis was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. The interment will be in Columbus cemetery, but at this time arrangements for the funeral had not been perfected.
KUMPF--Myron, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kumpf, age fourteen months, died last Thursday after a week's illness. The death of the little one was due to stomach and bowel trouble. The funeral was held from the residence, Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock, the services being conducted by the Rev. Father Marcellinus, and the little body laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.
PEARSALL--Last Saturday morning, Amos, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Pearsall, of Omaha, died of polio myelitis after a few days' illness. The little fellow was six years of age and is the third son that Mr. and Mrs. Pearsall have lost within the last few years, all having met with sudden deaths. Three young daughters remain to comfort the parents, who are almost crushed under the bereavement. The funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Pearsall is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Pearsall, of Columbus, and Mrs. Pearsall went to Omaha last Wednesday in response to a message, announcing the illness of her little grandson, and Mr. Pearsall responded to the message announcing the little one's death.
The Columbus Journal, October 6, 1909
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Martin J. Stoffel, Humphrey.....24; Mary A. VanDyke, Humphrey.....21
Peter J. Ternes, Humphrey.....22; Mary A. Fangman, Humphrey.....21
George F. Peterson, Boone.....21; Minnie L. Johnson, St. Edward.....18
Anton Krzycki.....25; Anna Buzynski, Columbus.....18
Steve F. Paprocki, Tarnov.....22; Josie M. Chochon, Tarnov.....18WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
MARTYN-ROTTGER--The following dispatch in the World-Herald under Springfield, Ill., date, tells of the approaching marriage of a prominent Columbus doctor: the wedding of Dr. David T. Martyn of Columbus, Neb., and Miss Winnifred Rottger of ...MARRIED
IVERSON-SORENSON--At high noon on Wednesday, at the home of the bride's parents in Omaha occurred the marriage of Albert Iverson and Miss Anna Sorenson, Rev. Greenle officiating. The bride was beautiful in her gown of white satin Messaline while the groom wore the conventional black. They were attended by Miss Margaret and Alfred Sorenson, sister and brother of the bride. The ceremony, which was witnessed only by the immediate relatives and a few invited friends, was followed with an excellent wedding dinner and at four o'clock the young couple took the train for Columbus where they partook of a delicious supper at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Duel Scott. The bride is a beautiful and accomplished young lady and will make an excellent helpmeet [sic] for the young man whose home he [sic] just entered. Albert Iverson, the groom is an adopted son of Andrew Iverson and is an industrious and energetic young man of exemplary habits of refinement. They will make their home on a farm a few miles west of town, and the World joins with their many friends in wishing them a lifetime of happiness and prosperity. [Leigh.]DIED
LEWIS--Jacob Lewis, the last surviving member of the original company that founded Columbus, died at his home Wednesday morning, at 9 o'clock, death resulting from old age. He came to Columbus in 1856, and has since made this county his home.KARLINN--Fredericka Karlinn, one of the early settlers on Shell Creek, north of the city died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Muller, six miles north of the city at the advanced age of eighty years. Mr. Karlinn was born in Muldow, Russia, May 28, 1829. Here she was married in 1848 to Christ Esslinger, who died in 1856. Later she married John Karlinn, and in 1873, with the family they came to America and to Platte county, where they settled on a homestead on Shell Creek. Here she resided until two years ago, when she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Muller. Mrs. Karlinn was a member of the Shell Creek German Reformed church, and the funeral, which will be held Wednesday, at one o'clock from the home and then to the church, will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Muller. There were twelve children, Louis Esslinger, Jacob Karlin, Mrs. Louis Neuenburg, Mrs. Fred Muller, Mrs. Rudolph Muller, Mrs. Lawrence Ensminger of Platte county, Christ Esslinger of Gosper county, George Karlinn of North Dakota, John Fred and Christ Karlinn of Oklahoma, Mrs. Andrew Albrecht of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. John Gake, of Wellfleet, Neb.
PEARSALL--Saturday morning, Amos, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Pearsall, of Omaha, died Saturday after a short illness. The following account of his death is taken from the Omaha Bee: Amos, the 6-year-old son of Charles W. Pearsall, died Saturday morning of polio myelitis, after a few days' illness, at the family home 1542 Georgia avenue. With the death of Amos Mr. and Mrs. Pearsall are bereft of their entire family of three boys, all of whom have met with sudden deaths with the last few years. Three young daughters still survive as a comfort in their bereavement. Definite arrangements have not yet been made for the funeral, but it will probably take place at 2 p.m., Sunday from the family home and will be in a large measure private.
The Columbus Telegram, October 8, 1909
DIED
LOUIS--The last surviving one of the first founders of Columbus passed away Wednesday morning, when Jacob Louis answered the final summons. Mr. Louis was born in Betdigheim, Wurtenburg, Germany, September 1, 1834, and came to the United States in 1852, settling at Columbus, Ohio. In the spring of 1856, in company with George Rausch and Fred. Gottschalk, he started from Omaha as advance agent of the Columbus Town company for a trip up the Platte to seek a desirable location for forming a settlement, and selected the site of the present city of Columbus. They were followed in the fall of the same year by ten other persons, who spent the hard winter following in log houses, two persons occupying each house. April 2, 1865, Mr. Louis was married to Katherina Engel, of Middletown, Ohio, who with three sons, Charles, Jacob and George, and one daughter, Mrs. Kate Stevenson, survive him. Three years ago he suffered an attack of paralysis from which he never recovered, and for the past two and a half years had been bedfast. The funeral will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the home, and at the German Reformed church at 2 o'clock, Rev. R. Neumarker conducting _______.
The Columbus Tribune, October 13, 1909
DIED
BISSELL--Mrs. Rebecca Bissell died very suddenly last Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.B. Rogers. Death is supposed to have resulted from a stroke of appoplexy, for Mrs. Bissell had started up stairs and had reached the landing about half way up the stairway in safety, but after partly ascending the second flight she fell backward to the landing. Her daughter, Miss Bissell, who sat near the foot of the stairs, attempted to reach her mother as she saw her falling, but could not and death followed almost instantly. Miss Rebecca Cornell was born in Ohio, November 3, 1829, but the larger part of her life was spent in Kansas. She was married to Mr. John Bissell, March 11, 1856, the union being blessed with five children, four daughters and one son. Mr. Bissell has passed to the great beyond and since his death Mrs. Bissell has resided with her daughter, Mrs. M.B. Rogers, of this city. A short service was conducted at the residence on Monday afternoon by Rev. Harkness, of the Presbyterian church, and the remains were taken to Phillipsburg.PEARSALL--Earl Pearsall, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was a Columbus visitor last Thursday. Mr. Pearsall came out from Omaha, where he had been called on account of the death of his nephew, little Amos Pearsall, son of Charles Pearsall.
NOHEL--The Omaha World-Herald published an article last week in regard to the accident which resulted in the death of Frank Nohel, of Norfolk, who formerly lived in Columbus. Mr. Nohel has been in the employ of the Northwestern Railway company for about two years and at the time of his death was brakeman. At the time of the accident he was riding the gangway of the engine and just as the train neared the Elkhorn river bridge, he leaned out and was struck by the bridge and knocked off the gangway, his body rolling into the river. Mr. Nohel was twenty-seven years of age and leaves a wife and child. His father and his sister, Mrs. Leonard Baumgartner, are residents of Columbus.
SPEAS--While his wife, driven to despondency by his habitual drinking, was on her way to the Elkhorn river nearby to drown herself, Sam Speas, a farmer residing a quarter of a mile east of Nickerson, committed suicide last Friday by shooting himself in the head in a fit of remorse. The hired men followed Mrs. Speas and induced her not to end her life. When they returned to the house they found her husband's dead body. [Leigh.]
The Columbus Journal, October 13, 1909
MARRIAGE LICENSES
George Freeman, Norfolk.....31; Maggie M. Bruen, Platte Center.....23
Alexander M. Hughes, Columbus.....55; Carrie Heath, Columbus.....42
Henry E. Snyder, Elgin.....29; Anna E. Harrington, Duncan.....24
Carl F.G. Oeltjen, Columbus.....39; Emma M. Gaver, Columbus.....26MARRIED
POST-ADAMS--Last Wednesday afternoon Ned Post and Miss Lillian Adams, two prominent young people of this city, were married in Schuyler at the Presbyterian manse, Rev. McMurtry, the pastor, performing the ceremony. The couple, accompanied by Miss Alfreda Post, a sister of the groom, left for Schuyler on the afternoon train. Immediately after the ceremony they continued their journey east. Both the bride and groom have prominent family connections in the city, the bride being the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Adams and the groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Post.DIED
VIZZARD--Wm. Vizzrd, an old time resident of St. Edward, dropped dead on the Tenth street viaduct in Omaha Monday morning, just as he was preparing to take a train for his home. For a number of years he was engaged in the blacksmithing business at St. Edward, and has a brother who is employed in the Union Pacific secret service.NOHEL--Frank Nohel, a former resident of Columbus, and a brother of Mrs. Leonard Baumgartner of this city, was killed a few miles west of Norfolk last Wednesday. Mr. Nohel was a Northwestern brakeman, having been in the employ of the company over a year, and he was killed while on duty. He was riding on the engine and leaned out to look back at the train, when he was struck by the side of a bridge over which the train was passing, and instantly killed. He is survived by a wife and one child and his father lives in this city.
LEWIS--At the ripe old age of seventy-five years, Jacob Lewis, the last survivor of the little party of pioneers who arrived here in the early spring of 1856 to found the present city of Columbus, passed away at his home, just east of the city last Wednesday. He was of German stock, his birthplace being Biedigheim, Germany, where he was born September 2, 1834. At the age of eighteen he came to his adopted country, America, and located at Middletown, Ohio, where he lived four years, until 1856, when, with the other twelve members of the party, he started west to establish a home in the perfect wilderness, leaving their Ohio home in the dead of winter, and arriving at Columbus in March of that year, making the entire trip in a wagon. Here he remained eight years, when he returned to Ohio and in April, 1865, was married to Catherine Engle. They then returned to Columbus, which has since been their home and where they have reared their family. During the early part of his life he took great interest in the city which he helped to found. Soon after arriving here Mr. Lewis bought the home farm, on which he has resided, and the greater portion, of his life was devoted to cultivating it. During the early days, he, with the other settlers, were often called on to help defend the settlement against the encroachments of the Indians and although never regularly in the army, he saw considerable service of this kind. Besides his aged wife, Mr. Lewis leaves a family of four children, three sons, Chas., George and Jacob, one daughter, Mrs. William Stevenson, all of this city. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home and at the German Reform church, being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Neumarker. Those acting as pall bearers, Henry Gass, Nich Blaser, Fred Luckey, F. Brodfueher, Louie Phililps and John Meyer, were all life long friends of the deceased.
BISSELL--Mrs. Rebecca Bissell, the aged mother of Mrs. M.B. Rogers, dropped dead Sunday forenoon at the family home, in the Episcopal parsonage. She was ascending the stairway, when she was stricken with heart failure, and expired instantly, this being the second attack within a few days. Mrs. Bissell was 79 years, eleven months and seven days old, being born in Ohio November 23, 1829. Short services were held at the home Monday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Harkness of the Presbyterian church, and the body, which was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. M.B. Rogers, was shipped to Phillipsburg, Kas., where the funeral was held Tuesday.
BODELL--Mrs. J.W. Riddle was called to Fremont Tuesday by a telegram announcing the death of a brother-in-law, John Bodell. Mr. Bodell was killed at Waterloo Monday night by a Union Pacific work train, as he was going to the depot to take a train. He came to Silver Creek 29 years ago and lived here a couple of years. He leaves a wife and several children. [Silver Creek.]
The Columbus Telegram, October 15, 1909
DIED
BISSELL--Following an acute attack of vertigo, Mrs. Rebecca Bissell died suddenly last Sunday forenoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.B. Rogers, at the Episcopal rectory. Mrs. Bissell was siezed with the attack while ascending the stairway, and fell backward. Her daughters, Mrs. Rogers and Miss Bissell, were at her side at once, and physicians were called, but she expired in a moment. A short funeral service, consisting of a prayer and the reading of a psalm by Rev. Samuel Harkness, was conducted at the home Monday afternoon. Accompanied by the two daughters of Mrs. Bissell the body was taken to Phillipsburg, Kansas, an old home of the family, for interment. Mrs. Bissell was born in Ohio November 3, 1829. She had made her home in this city only since the first of the year.MICEK--A husband and fourteen children are left to mourn the loss of wife and mother in the death of Mrs. Joseph Micek, who passed away yesterday morning at the family home ten miles southwest of Columbus. An infant babe will be laid at rest with the mother in the cemetery at Duncan tomorrow forenoon. Mrs. Micek was formerly Miss Josephina Czapla. Her father and two brothers, the latter being Adolph and Henry Czapla, reside in this city. Mrs. Micek was born in Poland forty-six years ago. Next Sunday would have been her twenty-eighth wedding anniversary.
The Columbus Tribune, October 20, 1909
DIED
??--Jack Dineen returned last Monday from Chicago, where he had been called by the illness of his sister. Mr. Dineen arrived in time to see his sister before death. The funeral was held Friday.MICEK--The death of Mrs. Joseph Micek, who passed away last Thursday morning at the home about ten miles southwest of Columbus, is particularly sad, in that she leaves a large family of children, who so much need the mother's care. Mrs. Micek has been the mother of eighteen children, fourteen of whom are living, the last born being laid to rest with the mother on Saturday morning at eleven o'clock, in the cemetery at Duncan. Miss Josephine Czapla was a native of Poland, where she was born forty-six years ago, and in 1881 was married to Joseph Micek by whom she is survived. The deceased also leaves a father and two brothers.
GROSSNICKLAUS--The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Grossnicklaus, who live about ten miles northwest of Columbus, was stricken with sorrow last Sunday when their son, Elmer Edwin, passed away at 3:30 in the afternoon. Since July Elmer had suffered from a serious liver trouble which for the past few weeks has compelled him to keep his bed most of the time. He was born in Osceola, March 27, 1887, and was taken in his young manhood at the age of twenty-two years and six months. Rev. R. Neumarker, of this city, conducted a short service at the home at eleven o'clock this morning, followed by services at the German Reformed church, the remains being laid away in the Columbus cemetery. With this sad loss, Mr. and Mrs. Grossnicklaus have spared to them, four sons and two daughters.
BRYANT--The sad news reaches us of the death last Thursday of Mrs. William Bryant, at her home in Omaha, from the effects of an operation. Mrs. Bryant was formerly Miss Nora Foley. She had visited in Platte Center a number of times, being related to the Lynches, Gleasons, Henneseys and Donohues. She is survived by a husband a four-year-old son. [Platte Center.]
HENRY--A telegram, announcing the death last Thursday of Robert H. Henry, which occurred in Denver, was received by friends and later news states that the interment was in the Denver cemetery. Mr. Henry was the son of Mrs. Mary Henry, of this city, but for the past two years has made his home in Colorado on account of serious lung trouble. Mr. Henry leaves beside his wife and one child, his mother, who has been with his family for some time; a sister, Mrs. H.D. Martyn, of Greeley, Colorado, and a brother, Walter B. Henry, of Cambridge, Nebraska.
The Columbus Journal, October 20, 1909
BIRTHS
WESTCOTT--Mr. and Mrs. Fred Westcott are the proud parents of a fine baby boy which was born last Thursday.WESTCOTT--Mr. and Mrs. Dell Westcott are the proud parents of a little cornhusker who arrived Sunday evenng.
DIED
NAUENBURG--Ernest Louis Nauenburg, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nauenburg of Bismark township, died Monday, October 18, aged seven days. Funeral services were held Monday from the home, Rev. Muller conducting the services.MICEK--Mrs. Joseph Micek, living ten miles south of Columbus, died last Thursday morning, aged forty-six years. Besides her husband she leaves fourteen children. Her maiden name was Miss Josephina Czapla, and her father and two brothers, Adolph and Henry Czapla, are residents of this city. Funeral services were held at the Duncan Catholic church, Saturday, and her new born babe, which lived a few hours, was laid to rest with her.
GROSSNICKLAUS--Elmer Edwin Grossnicklaus, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Grossnicklaus, died Sunday at the family home in Shell Creek township, ten miles northwest of this city, aged 22 years, six months and twenty days. Elmer was born in Polk county, March 27, 1887, and came to this county with the family. Since then he has made Platte county his home, and attended the public schools, and in 1908 attended the agricultural department of the State University, and would have returned for another year but for his last sickness. Besides his parents, there are four brothers, Walter E., Arthur A., Albert G. and Charles F., and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Luschsinger and Otilia Grossnicklaus, all of this county. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the home and at 1 p.m. at the German Reformed church, Rev. Neumarker conducting the services.
HENRY--Robert H. Henry, a former resident of Columbus, died Thursday morning in Denver, death being due to consumption, which he had been a sufferer for a number of years, and on account of which he was compelled to reside in a high altitude. Besides a wife and one child, his mother, Mrs. Mary Henry of this city, Walter B. Henry of Cambridge Neb., and Mrs. H.B. Martyn of Greeley, Colorado, mourn his death.
The Columbus Tribune, October 27, 1909
DIED
JOHNSON--The infant child of Peter R. Johnson died Friday morning, October 15. [Lindsay.]HAMLETT?--Joe Hamlett returned on Friday last from Iowa, where he had been called on account of the serious illness of his mother, arriving there the day before she died.
POTTER--In Memoriam.
Here we chronicle one of the saddest deaths that ever bowed low the heads of the entire community with sorrow. Last Tuesday night at eleven o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Chas. Potter, a few hours after giving birth to a son.
Sarah Elizabeth Talbitzer was born March 18, 1872, in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, where she lived with her parents until they moved to Niles, Ohio and in March, 1888, came with them to Platte county, living two miles and a half northeast of Monroe. On February 8, 1893, she was married to Charles E. Potter and since then they made their home on the Jewell farm. To this union were born four children, Ralph, Paul, Edna and an infant son. Besides her husband and children she leaves her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Talbitzer, of Monroe, four sisters, Mrs. S.J. Percy, of Valley, Mrs. Frank Croshaw, of Salem, Oregon, Mrs. Lester Kelley, of Fullerton, Nebraska, and Mrs. Ollie Ifland, of Monroe, and two brothers, W.M. Talbitzer, of Omaha, and John Talbitzer, of Monroe.
Mrs. Potter was 37 years and seven months old and had always lived a noble, Christian life.
Her greatest happiness was found in her home and children, where she was the idol, but with the helpful hand and willing heart, always ready to relieve the sufferings of others. Out of the goodness of her heart she was happy in doing some kind act for father, mother, sisters or brothers. As wife and mother she was faithful and watchful with a cheerful disposition rejoicing in the bright faces of her husband and children. But death has reared its harvest. The husband has lost the light of his home, children their loving mother, parents their dutiful daughter, brothers and sisters their friend and sympathizer. That she should be so early taken from her happy home seems so very sad, and we find ourselves asking why? With only the answer, God's ways are past finding out.
We know she is in a fairer home where all earthly ties shall be reunited, and "we shall know even as we are known."
Funeral services were held Thursday from the home and at the Presbyterian church at 2 p.m., Rev. Wedge conducting the services. Interment was made in the Friend's cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, October 27, 1909
BIRTHS
GAMMEL--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gammel Monday. [Creston.]HENRY--Mr. and Mrs. Mat Henry are the proud parents of a baby boy born to them Saturday morning. [Creston.]
MARRIED
TERNUS-FANGMAN--Peter J. Ternus and Miss Mary A. Fangman were united in the holy bonds of Matrimony at St. Francis church at half past eight o'clock Wednesday morning October 20, Rev. Father Hildebrand officiating. [Humphrey.]DIED
HEESACKER--Humphrey citizens in general were quite shocked Wednesday morning when it become known that Conrad Heesacker had passed away during the night. Mrs. Heesacker had risen about six o'clock Wednesday morning and when she went to awaken her husband she found that the death angel had preceded her, Mr. Heesacker having expired suddenly sometime during the night, presumably from the bursting of a blood vessel in the brain. [Humhrey.]POTTER--Wednesday afternoon the community was shocked by the news of the death of Mrs. Chas. Potter, which occurred at one o'clock, a few hours after the birth of a son. Sarah Elizabeth Talbitzer was born March 17, 1872, in Alleghany City, Pa. Here she lived with her parents, until they later moved to Niles, Ohio, and in March 1888 moved with them to Platte county, two miles northeast of Monroe. In February 3, 1893, she was married to Charles E. Potter, and since then they made their home on the Jewell place, two and a half miles northeast of Monroe. To this union there were born four children, Ralph, Paul, Edna and a little son which was born Wednesday. Mrs. Potter was 35 years and seven months old, leaves besides here husband and family two brothers, W.M. Talbitzer of Omaha, John Talbitzer of Monroe, and three sisters, Mrs. S.J. Percy of Valley, Mrs. Lester Kelley of Fullerton and Mrs. Ollie Ifland of Monroe and her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Talbitzer of Monroe. Funeral services were held Thursday from the home and at the Presbyterian church at 2 p.m., Rev. Wedge conducting the services, and interment was laid to rest in the Friends cemetery west of town. [Monroe.]
The Columbus Telegram, October 29, 1909, pg. 2
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UBBEN [abt. May 4, 1853 - October 20, 1909]--Leigh--On Wednesday afternoon Eilert Ubben passed away at the hospital in Bloomfield, death resulting from stomach trouble with which he had been afflicted since last spring. The remains will be brought to Leigh and the funeral will be held next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German Lutheran Church where Rev. A. F. Lutz will conduct the last sad rites. Eilert Ubben was born in Germany in 1853 and came to America in 1874 locating in Illinois. In 1887 he came to Nebraska and located in this vicinity. Here he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Grotehoff, but their happy union was soon severed by the death of the wife a year later.
The Columbus Tribune, November 3, 1909
DIED
MILLER--August Miller received the sad intelligence that his father died in Zell, Missouri, October 20th, 1909. [Bellwood.]WARDENBERG--Mrs. Wardenberg, who was taken to Columbus to undergo an opertion at the St. Mary's hospital, died on Wednesday evening. Her remains _____ [Creston.]
LOSEKE--At about ten o'clock last Sunday evening the spirit of Mrs. Henry Loseke took its flight to a better world after a severe physical illness lasting about two weeks. Mrs. Loseke's maiden name was Mathilda Bakenhus and she was the daughter of the late Herman Bakenhus. She was born on the old Loseke farm southwest of town on April 4th, 1870, and at her death was 39 years, 6 months and 12 days old. On April 23rd, 1891, the deceased was united in marriage to Henry Loseke and to this union were born eight children, the oldest of whom is seventeen years of age and the youngest is but a babe of a year and a half.
Aside from the immediate family there are left to mourn Mrs. Loseke's untimely death, her mother, two brothers, Oscar and William, and three sisters, Mrs. Ed. Michaelson and Olga and Anna Bakenhus.
The funeral services were held at the Loseke Creek church on Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Denninger and the remains were laid to rest in the church yard cemetery. [Leigh.]BUCKLEY--One of the York daily papers of last Saturday contains the following announcement which will convey a sad message to the friends of Mrs. W.W. Buckley, formerly Miss Nina Bonum. The funeral service of Mrs. W.W. Buckley, who died at an early hour yesterday morning, occurred this morning at 10:30. The Rev. Mr. Smith, of the Presbyterian church, conducted the brief service at the home and the remains were taken to Rising City, the former home of Mrs. Buckley, for interment. A number of friends, among them several ladies of the Eastern Star, accompanied the funeral party. Mrs. Buckley came to York as a bride two years ago and in her brief residence had made many friends. She was ill for several weeks before her death. Miss Bonum, as Columbus friends knew Mrs. Buckley, taught in the schools of this city for about three years, at one time being principal at the Second ward school. Her record as a teacher was excellent and as to personality, to know her was to admire and honor her.
The Columbus Journal, November 3, 1909
MARRIAGE BANS
LUEKE-REGAN--The bans of marriage were announced for the first time in St. Joseph's church last Sunday between Miss Margaret Cecelia Regan of this place and Mr. John Lueke, of Columbus. [Platte Center.]DIED
WORDENBURG--Mrs. Gerhard Wordenburg, aged 55 years, died at St. Mary's hospital, where she was brought for treatment from her home, north of Creston. Deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany, August 30, 1854. In 1889 she married Gerhard Wordenburg at Madison. Besides her husband she leaves six children, five sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held Sunday in Creston, Rev. Fricken of Madison conducting the services.LOSEKE--At about ten o'clock last Sunday evening the spirit of Mrs. Henry Loseke took its flight to a better world after a severe physical illness lasting about two weeks. Mrs. Loseke's maiden name was Mathilda Bakenhus and she was the daughter of the late Herman Bakenhus. She was born on the old Loseke farm southwest of town on April 4th, 1870, and at her death was 39 years, 6 months and 12 days old. On April 23rd, 1891, the deceased was united in marriage to Henry Loseke and to this union were born eight children, the oldest of whom is seventeen years of age and the youngest is but a babe of a year and a half. [Leigh.]
HEESACKER--Mr. and Mrs. Barney Wilde who were called here on account of the sudden death of Conrad Heesacker, Mrs. Wilde's brother, were former residents of this community, having lived in Texas for the past dozen years or more. The democrat office received a pleasant visit from Mrs. Wilde yesterday and she gave us a very interesting description of Texas and the way of doing things down there. We are pleased to note that Mr. and Mrs. Wilde and family have prospered since going to Texas and when they return they will move to town and take life easy. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Tribune, November 10, 1909
DIED
WINEBERGER--Louis Wineberger, who was accidentally shot through the right breast and shoulder three weeks ago today, died at the hospital in this city early Tuesday morning, blood poison having set in. Mr. Wineberger is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wineberger, of Madison, Nebraska, and was born in Madison, June 11, 1876. Coming to this city about six years ago, he has been in the employ of Henry Herchenhan, and Jas. Nevels. Besides a loving wife, he leaves a father and mother, three sisters, Mrs. August Besk, of Madison, Mrs. Frank Horst, of Albion, and Mrs. Con Sutherland, of Carns, Nebraska, and three brothers, John Wineberger, and Wm. Wineberger, of Colorado, and Henry Wineberger, of Pierce, Nebraska, to mourn his death. Mr. and Mrs. J. Berjall, of Lincoln, parents of Mrs. Wineberger, and C.C. Rorke, of Omaha, a brother-in-law of Mrs. Wineberger, were in attendance at the funeral, which was held this afternoon at the residence, Rev. Roush, of the Methodist church, officiating. The Order of Eagles participated in the services. The remains will be shipped to Madison this evening, the funeral taking place there tomorrow at 1:30 o'clock, being in charge of the Sons of Hermans, of which he was a member.REINNICCIUS-- [Creston.]
The Columbus Journal, November 10, 1909
BIRTHS
FREYERMUTH--Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freyermuth are the proud parents of a baby boy, who arrived one day last week. [Creston.]MARRIED
SCHWADER-EGGER--Wm. Schwader and Miss Ida Egger, two popular and well known people of this city, were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Seth Braun, Rev. Neumarker performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Schwader left on an evening train for a short wedding trip, and after their return will be at home to their many friends on East Eleventh street.AUSTIN-WESTCOTT--At eight o'clock on Wednesday evening Nov. 3 Miss Ada Westcott and Mr. E.A. Austin were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is one of the best known and popular young ladies of our town. Mr. Austin is one of the prominent business men of Omaha. The marriage service was read by the Rev. Moore. Only near relatives and the M.O.Y.L. club of which Mrs. Austin was a member were present at the ceremony. [Creston.]
LUEKE-REGAN--At St. Joseph's church, on Wednesday morning, Nov. 3 was solemnized the marriage of Miss Margaret Regan of this place and Mr. John Lueke, of Columbus, Rev. Father A___ performing the ceremony. [Platte Center.]
DIED
WEINBERGER--After suffering for almost three weeks from the accidental gunshot wound he received while out hunting, Louis Weinberger died at St. Mary's hospital Monday evening, death being due to blood poisoning, which had set in. Louis Weinberger was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Weinberger of Madison, this state, and was born there June 11, 1876. There he made his home until about six years ago, when he came to this city and was employed by James Nevels as bartender at the Palace saloon. Just prior to his coming to this city he was married and his wife and an adopted daughter survive him. Funeral services were held at the home on North Olive street at 2 p.m., Wednesday, and were conducted by Rev. Roush, assisted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, of which the deceased was a member, and he was taken to Madison on the evening train where services will be held under the auspices of the Sons of Herman, and he will be buried at that place. His father and mother and one sister, Mrs. August Besk, were here to accompany his body to Madison.
The Columbus Telegram, November 12, 1909
DIED
WEINBERGER--Lockjaw, resulting from a serious gunshot wound which he had sustained while out hunting three weeks before, resulted in the death of Louis Weinberger early Tuesday morning at St. Mary's hospital. Until the afternoon of the day before his death Mr. Weinberger was apparently recovering from his wound. The change in his condition came quickly, and he died at half-past twelve o'clock of the succeeding day. His physician states that tentanus [sic], or lockjaw, was apt to develop at any time within forty days after the injury. Mr. Weinberger was injured three weeks ago last Wednesday, while hunting near Gardiner. The full charge of shot entered his right breast, and ranged upward to the shoulder. He was a young man of powerful physique, and as long as there was a spark of hope his friends were sanquine for his recovery. Louis Weinberger was thirty-three years old. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Weinberger, of Madison, and was born and raised in Madison county. About six years ago he was married, and moved to Columbus. In recent years he was manager of the Nevels saloon. His wife and an adopted daughter survive him. At the home on north Platte street Rev. D.I. Roush, of the M.E. church, conducted a short service Wednesday afternoon. The body was conveyed to Madison for burial.
The Columbus Tribune, November 17, 1909
DIED
LENON--In Memoriam.
Again the angel of death has visited this community and taken from our midst John S. Lenon, who was loved and honored by all who knew him. Mr. Lenon was born March 14, 1848, in Delaware county, Indiana. On June 16, 1867, he was married to Miss Sarah Rowley, living in Indiana until February, 1900, when they came to Monroe.
Mr. Lenon became a Christian at the age of sixteen and in 1882 became a minister of the gospel. His greatest joy and pleasure was in bringing wandering ones into the right path. He departed this life Sunday, November 14, 1909, being just 61 years and 6 months of age.
Our hearts are full to overflowing with sympathy for the loving wife, who is left to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Tuesday, and interment was made at New Hope cemetery. [Monroe.]
The Columbus Journal, November 17, 1909
BIRTHS
SMITH--A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mack Smith Sunday evening. [Creston.]WILLE--Last week we omitted to mention the arrival of a baby girl at the home of Fred Wille. [Route No. 3.]
RUPPRECHT--Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Rupprecht are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl at their home Tuesday morning, Nov. 18. [Route No. 3.]
MARRIAGE BANS
ZUERLINE-RIPP; BRAUN-HURLEY--Bruno Zuerline and Miss Catherine Ripp, and Leo Braun and Miss Hurley of Omaha were announced last Sunday in St. Francis church as early matrimonial candidates. [Humphrey.]MARRIED
MINER-DAVIS--Edward Arthur Miner, formerly of Columbus, and Mable Irene Davis of Council Bluffs were united in marriage Wednesday at high noon, November 10, 1909, at the home of the bride, by Rev. James W. Williams, pastor of the Methodist church. Just the immediate friends and relatives of the families were present. The young couple took a short trip to this city, visiting among old friends. Mr. Miner is a traveling salesman for a News company. They will go to housekeeping at once in their home at 2914 Avenue A, Council Bluffs, Iowa.DIED
HOLLINGSHEAD--Wm. Hollingshead of Monroe, and one of the early settlers in that locality, died Monday, death being due to old age. He came to Nebraska in the seventies and located about a mile northwest of Monroe, and about seventeen years ago moved into the village, which he has since made his home. He was a veteran of the civil war, having served in a Wisconsin regiment. Besides his aged wife he leaves five sons, Jesse Hollingshead of Chicago, Milt and A.N. Hollingshead of Ganade, Tex., J.H. Hollingshead of Arcadia and C.W. Hollingshead of Monroe, and one daughter, Mrs. D.W. Jenkinson of Monroe. Funeral services were held at Monroe Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, being conducted by the Methodist pastor.CAMPBELL--Mrs. George Campbell, living eighteen miles west of Fullerton was instantly killed Saturday last by being thrown from the buggy. While driving down a hill the traces became unfastened letting the tongue drop to the ground, the team became frightened and run throwing Mrs. Campbell and her baby out. The baby was uninjured while the mother's neck was broken. [Genoa.]
SHOTEOSKI--The remains of George Shoteoski who died at Burwell Nov. 6 were shipped here __day and taken to Cracow Catholic Church where funeral services were held. Deceased was 103 years of age at the time of his death and was a native of Poland. [Silver Creek.]
CORNWELL--Many old friends and neighbors of ___les Wesley Cornwell will be grieved to learn of his death on October 21, at ___eim, California. Mr. Cornwell was born in Hancock county, Ohio, in ___ and there he grew to manhood. In ___ at the age of twenty-eight years, he migrated to Nebraska and with his family settled on a homestead ten miles ___h of Leigh, which farm is now owned by Wm. Loseke. The struggles and hardships of those early days are best ___n and understood by those brave men and women who experienced them and who, by their keen perseverence and ___lity of character conquered all difficulties that came in their way. Mr. Cornwell bore his share of work in the building of Colfax county. He was a veteran of the civil war and will ever be remembered as an honest, upright citizen, a good neighbor and a kind and ___ husband and father. [Leigh.]
SKALA--Another unfortunate has found an end to his earthly woes in the sleep that knows no awakening. At about eight o'clock last Friday morning Mrs. Matejka, who had been spending the night at one of the neighbors, on her way home found the lifeless remains to Frank Skala lying beside a little bridge that spans a small stream in the west part of town. There is scarcely an inch of water in the stream, but mud to the depth of several inches; in this the old man smothered, his head having been down quite deep in the mud when found. It is evident that he fell headlong from the bridge when returning home last night. For years he has been in an intoxicated condition the major part of the time, and doubtless was under the influence of liquor when he fell, otherwise he could easily have saved himself. The fall was not over two feet, and the man's feet and lower part of his legs laid on dry land when found. [Leigh.]
The Columbus Tribune, November 24, 1909
DIED
GALLEY--Miss Nellie Galley, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Galley, passed away last Friday about the noon hour, at her home on Fifteenth and Murray. Miss Galley's death was the consummation of a continuous decline of about two years' duration, during the last two months of which she has been confined to her bed, and the loved ones with sad hearts watched the young life slowly but surely slipping away into eternity. During her illness she expressed a desire to become a christian and identified herself with the Methodist church, and to the end evinced a strong faith and a bright hope. Nellie Lovine Galley was born near Granville, Washington county, New York, January 11, 1890, and died November 19, 1909, at the age of nineteen years, ten months and eight days. When only eleven months old her parents came to Nebraska and located upon a farm near Columbus, where they resided until their removal to this city a few months ago. Besides the bereaved parents, two brothers will miss the sister who was taken from them in the sunshine of her youth. Last Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 friends gathered around the bier in the saddened home to pay a last tribute to the memory of Miss Nellie and the choir from the church of her choice sang her favorite hymns, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," "Land of Beulah" and "In the Sweet By-and By." The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery.ANDERSON--The remains of Charles Anderson were buried in the Genoa cemetery Tuesday morning. The only relative present was a brother-in-law of the deceased, who came up from Lincoln Wednesday. [Genoa.]
EAGAN--St. Edward.
From the Boone County Advance.
Cornelius V. Eagan died Wednesday afternoon, November 17, 1909, at 4:30 o'clock at the F.M. Redman restaurant, where he had been making his home. He had been in ill health for a long time, but his condition was not supposed to be critical until Saturday evening. His brothers, John Eagan, of Columbus, and Francis Eagan, of Omaha, were notified and were at the bedside. Funeral services were held this forenoon from St. John's church, Rev. Father Crowley, of Albion, officiating. Burial was had at the Catholic cemetery. Cornelius V. Eagan was born at St. Clair, Pennsylvania, on July 7, 1878. His parents moved to Avoca, Iowa, and from Avoca they moved to Albion in 1883. Seven years later they came to St. Edward, where they made their home until a few years ago. Mr. Eagan attended the St. Edward schools and during the Spanish-American war enlisted as a volunteer in the First Nebraska regiment, which served in the Philippine Islands. In the opening battle between the native insurrectionists and the Americans he was wounded in the head by a rifle shot. He was taken to the nearest hospital and was pronounced dead, several days later. The physician discovered the mistake some hours later and within a few months Mr. Eagan recovered to such extent that he was sent on a hospital ship to the hospitals at the Presidio at San Francisco, where he underwent two operations. He never fully regained his former health and vigor and although a generous government did all within its power to repay him by a liberal pension, perhaps none but himself will ever know the extent of his suffering. He leaves to mourn his loss a mother, two sisters and two brothers,--Mrs. Conn Eagan, Miss Mary Eagan and Mr. Francis Eagan, all of Omaha, Mrs. Harry Loucks, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Mr. John Eagan, of Columbus, all of whom were present at the funeral services. [St. Edward.]McCOMB--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McComb died Sunday forenoon at 10 o'clock. Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon _____________.
The Columbus Journal, November 24, 1909
BIRTHS
NELSON--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nelson are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter last Friday. Mrs. Nelson was Miss Ollie McFarland and a sister of Mrs. A.C. Butler. [Route No. 4.]MARRIED
HADWIGGER-GERHOLD--Gus Hadwigger and Miss Minnie Gerhold were quietly married at the German Catholic church Tuesday at 10 o'clock. They left the same day for a short wedding trip. Congratulations from Route 5. [Route No. 5.]DIED
GALLEY--Nellie Lovine Galley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Galley, died last Friday after an illness of two years, being bedfast for the last nine weeks. She was born in Washington county, New York, January 11, 1890, and was nearly twenty years of age at the time of her death. Miss Galley had always made her home with her parents, when they lived east of the city and later moved into town. Besides her parents, she leaves two brothers, Fred and John Galley, who reside on the farm. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home, being conducted by Rev. Roush of the Methodist church.LENON--John Stockton Lenon, age sixty-one years, died at the home of J.C. Read November 14, 1909. Mr. Lenon had been in poor health for some time, but his death was unexpected. Mr. Lenon was born in Delaware county, Ind., March 14, 1848. At the age of sixteen he joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and in 1882 was licensed to preach. On June 6, 1867 he was married to Sarah A. Rowely, who survives him. Nearly all of his life was passed in his native state of Indiana, where he resided on a farm until he entered the ministry. About three years before he and Mrs. Lenon came to Nebraska, which was in 1900, his health failed and he was compelled to give up the ministry. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 12 m from the Methodist church, being conducted by Rev. Rose, pastor of the church and he was laid to rest in the New Hope cemetery by the side of his little niece, Lulu Cole. [Monroe.]
ANDERSON--Charles Anderson committed suicide by taking poison at the home of his divorced wife in the south part of town last Saturday at 9 a.m. Mrs. Amanda Anderson secured a divorce from her husband five or six years ago on the ground of non-support, the decree giving her possession of her four children, the oldest fifteen and the youngest six, at the present time. [Genoa.]
EAGAN--Cornelius V. Eagan died Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 17, 1909, at 4:30 o'clock at the F.M. Redman restaurant where he had been making his home. He had been in ill health for a long time but his condition was not supposed to be critical until Saturday evening. His brothers, John Eagan of Columbus and Francis Eagan of Omaha, were notified and were at the bed-side. Funeral services were held from St. John's church, Rev. Father Crowley of Albion officiating. [St. Edward.]
The Columbus Tribune, December 1, 1909
DIED
KAMM--Mrs. Minnie Kamm passed away at her home, in Platte Center, last Sunday, at the age of ninety-five years. Mrs. Kamm has suffered no serious illness, but her death seemed simply a result of the extreme weakness of old age. She was born in Germany and came to America a widow about thirty years ago, locating in Glenville, Clay county, Nebraska, living with her son, Frank Kamm, with whom she has since made her home. For about ten years her home has been at Platte Center, and the funeral services will be conducted from the Shell Creek Baptist church tomorrow morning, interment being in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kamm leaves five sons, Frank, of Platte Center; John, of Clay county; Andrew and Harry, of Oklahoma, and Herman, who is living in Germany.
The Columbus Journal, December 1, 1909
MARRIED
SMITH-WHITE--Monday County Judge Ratterman issued a marriage license and performed the ceremony for William Smith of Lincoln and Hattie A. White of Monroe. Miss White is a daughter of Mrs. J. White, who recently moved to Monroe and is running the Commercial hotel.ZUERLINE-RIPP--Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock Bruno Zuerline son of Mr. and Mrs. Zuerline and Miss Catherine Ripp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ripp, were united in the holy banns of matrimony at St. Francis church, Rev. Father Hidlebrand officiating. [Humphrey.]
BRAUN-HURLEY--Leo Braun a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Braun who live south of town and Miss Regina Hurley, who formerly attended the parochial school here, were united in marriage at St. John's Catholic church in Omaha Wednesday morning. [Humphrey.]
HEMMER-KORTH--On Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, at the Holy Family church, occurred the marriage of Katherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Korth, to Matt Hemmer, a prosperous farmer living near Cornlea. [Lindsay.]
McNURLIN-HOLDEN--Robert McNurlin and Mrs. Barbara Holden both of this place were united in marriage by County Judge Ratterman, at Columbus last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. McNurlin came over from Columbus Monday evening. Both are well known here and they will go to housekeeping in the new house recently erected by D.H. Chambers. [Leigh.]
DIED
MICEK--Milta, aged eight months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Micek, died last Friday morning of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Saturday, and burial was at the Catholic cemetery.SMITH--L.D. Smith, for the last twenty years a resident of Monroe, died Sunday, having been stricken with apoplexy about two weeks previous. Mr. Smith was about sixty years of age, and leaves a wife and three daughters, his wife and youngest daughter living at the family home in Monroe.
MOSCHENROSS--Clarence Anton Moschenross, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Moschenross, died last Saturday, November 27, after a short illness. The little one was born September 3, 1909, and was less than three months old when he died. Funeral services were held Monday morning from the Catholic church.
LUESCHEN--Little Florence Lueschen who took sick last Wednesday died very suddenly Monday evening. [Creston.]
HART--Creston and vicinity were very much shocked to hear of the death of R.C. Hart. He was an old homesteader in this country, having homesteaded the farm now owned by Henry Knight. Mr. Hart and wife were making preparations to return here for a visit with friends, and to make an extended trip, sight seeing through the eastern states. [Creston.]
SEGELKE--Wm. Segelke, eldest brother of Chas. Segelke of this city, dropped dead at his home in Omaha Tuesday afternoon. He was in his usual health and took lunch at home. Mr. Segelke had been a resident of Omaha for forty years, and was also well known in Columbus, as he had been in the city quite frequently.
STEIKLING--Van Brother Aegidius Steikling O.F.M., passed away to the place of sweet rest and everlasting happiness last Sunday at the St. Bernard monastery. Deceased was born January 13, 1854, died Nov. 21, 1909, aged 55 years, 10 months and 9 days. He had served in the order for 27 years. He was the first brother to go to St. Bernard and take up this work with the congregation of that place which was organized some 31 years ago. [Lindsay.]
SIMUNEK--Alois Simunek of Howells dropped dead suddenly last Friday afternoon from an injury to his skull he considered so slight as not to be worthy of a physician's call. Mr. Simunek fell on the sidewalk on Tuesday of last week and a painful contusion of the head resulted. He continued, however, to go about his usual duties, until last Friday when he suddenly fell over and expired. A physician who examined the body concluded that Simunek's skull had been fractured at the point where the contusion appeared following his fall the Tuesday before his death. Alois Simunek was thirty years of age and leaves a wife and five young children. [Leigh.]
SOULLIERE--Mrs. Catherine Soulliere, who lived three miles west of Platte Center, was called to her eternal reward last Saturday evening at about 6:30 o'clock. Mrs. Soulliere, whose maiden name was Catherine Hinchley, was born in Canada about 66 years ago. Later she with her parents moved to Joliet, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood and married Joseph Soulliere. Some thirty years ago she came to Nebraska with her husband and settled in Platte county, where she made her home until she died. [Platte Center.]
McCLAY--Miss Jane McClay returned to her house last Wednesday evening after a few minutes absence to find her mother, eighty-five years old, lying on the floor with her clothing on fire. She hurriedly extinguished the flames, but too late to save her mother's life. The burns and the shock caused her death about an hour later. The McClay's live in Prairie Creek township eleven miles west of town. Mrs. McClay had evidently been trying to replenish the fire in the kitchen stove, as one of the lids was off the stove and the cob basket was lying near. She either fainted and fell against the stove or some of her clothing caught fire and she fainted from the pain and excitement for she was unconscious when her daughter found her. The son, James, was summoned from the field and when he came in he phoned to Chapman for a doctor, but before the latter arrived Mrs. McClay was dead. The family came to Merrick county in 1873. [Central City.]
The Columbus Telegram, December 3, 1909
DIED
ALLEN--William T. Allen, an old resident of Columbus, died at the hospital yesterday morning, following a stroke of paralysis. He was born at Coventry, Orleans county, Vermont, November 22, 1832, and came to Nebraska in 1882, settling on a farm in Polk county, which he still owned at the time of his death. Three years later he moved to Columbus with his family. For thirty years he was a Union Pacific engineer, and in 1880 he was made master mechanic, with headquarters at Las Vegas, New Mexico. Mrs. Allen died December 28, 1900, at Council Bluffs, and was brought to Columbus for burial. Mr. Allen leaves one daughter, Mrs. George B. Miller, of Imlay, Nevada, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Mr. Allen was a member of the G.A.R. and of the Masons. The funeral will be held this afternoon at two oclock at the Presbyterian church and will be conducted under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Miller and their son, George H. Miller, have been here for several days.McALLISTER--Nelson M. McAllister, only son of Stephen and Emma McAllister, died early yesterday morning at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Augusta Millett, on Fourteenth street, opposite Frankfort park. His mother and grandmother were at his bedside during the last hour. The fatal illness was typhoid fever. During the past year Nelson had been working with an electric light company in Oklahoma. He was very ill with fever when he returned home ten days ago, and his condition became gradually worse. Nelson was born in Columbus September 23, 1880, and was an only child. His father, now located at Lamro, South Dakota, has been notified of his death. The funeral will be ______.
KAMM--"Water is sweet when one is thirsty," remarked Mrs. Minnie Johnson Kamm last Sunday evening, when given a drink by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Kamm. An instant later she fell back on her pillow, and without a murmur or a sign of pain breathed her last. Grandma Kamm, as she was familiarly known by many friends, old and young, was born in Germany. She lived to the ripe age of ninety-five years, three months and twenty-eight days. Twenty-three years ago Mrs. Kamm and her son, Frank, with whom she has made her home for forty years, immigrated to this country. They came direct to Nebraska, settling in Clay county, and about twelve years ago moved to the Platte Center neighborhood. The other surviving sons are Andrew and Harry Kamm, of Lookeba, Oklahoma; John Kamm, of Glenville, Nebraska; and Herman Kamm, who still retains his home in the Fatherland. The funeral of Mrs. Kamm was held Wednesday forenoon, at her late home, with interment in the cemetery adjacent to the Shell Creek German Baptist church.
The Columbus Tribune, December 8, 1909
DIED
McALLISTER--Nelson McAllister died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Augusta Millett, on West 14th street, this city, last Thursday morning. Nelson McAllister was born in this city September 21, 1882, and lived with his mother here until about a year ago, when he left for Oklahoma, where he stayed with relatives near Chickasha, for some time, but later finding employment with an electric light and gas firm at ElReno. He went to school here until he had passed the tenth grade, after which he was employed by the telephone companies for several years. He was the only son of Stephen and Emma McAllister, who were divorced several years ago. His death was caused by typhoid fever, with which disease he was afflicted when he came back to Columbus a couple of weeks prior to his death. His mother and grandmother were present at his bedside, and all that medical attendance could do was done, but to no avail, and he passed to the great beyond as above stated. The sorrowing mother and other relatives have the deepest sympathy of all, but time alone can heal the wound left open by death, and all words of sympathy are futile. The funeral was held from the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Roush, of the Methodist church, officiating, and interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.GEER--Chas. Geer died last Saturday morning at St. Mary's hospital in this city at the advanced age of 71 years, death being due to tuberculosis. Mr. Geer had been a patient at the hospital for a number of years, and his death had been looked for, for some time. The deceased had no known relatives. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Tuesday morning at eight o'clock, and the remains laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
ALLEN--William T. Allen.
William Thompson Allen was born November 22, 1832, at Coventry, Orleans county, Vermont, and died at St. Mary's hospital, in this city, Thursday morning, December 2, at 7:15.
When but a lad, Mr. Allen left his home in Vermont, and came west, stopping for a short time at Des Moines, Iowa, and later became a stage driver, driving the old concord stage from Davenport to Council Bluffs, and later driving over the old government trail between Omaha and the various points in Nebraska and Wyoming.
He was among the first to answer the call to arms of President Lincoln, and became a member of Co. C, First United States Infantry, in 1860. He served with valor until 1862, when owing to illness, he was mustered out, and given an honorable discharge, on the 4th day of October.
After leaving the army he again accepted Horace Greeley's advice and came west again, stopping in Illinois long enough to gain the affections and marry Miss Maria I. Emerick, after which, together with his wife, came still further west, locating at Sidney, Nebraska, where he was employed by the Union Pacific railroad in the capacity of engineer, driving one of the old wood burners.
He was the father of two children, a son dying in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. G.B. Miller, of Imlay, Nevada. Other relatives are three grandchildren and one great grandchild, of whom he was exceptionally proud.
He remained in the employ of the Union Pacific for a number of years, but left the employ of this company to accept the position of master mechanic for the A.T.& S.F. at Los Vegas, New Mexico, where he had charge of the motive power of two divisions. He left this position in 1881, and upon his resignation was presented with a handsome gold watch, a token of the esteem in which he was held by those over whom he held authority. This watch was always one of his most valued possessions.
In August, 1881, he came to Columbus and settled on his farm south of the river, where he remained about two years, leaving the farm to accept the position of master mechanic at the Union Pacific shops at Valley, which position he held for three years, when he resigned to take up road work again, and was engineer on the main line and the branches out of Columbus for several years.
About 12 years ago he again resigned from the service of the Union Pacific to accept the position of Superintendent of Motive Power for the Mexican Central railroad, at Tampico, Mexico, but on account of failing health was forced to resign, and returned to the United States, coming to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where his daughter was then living.
On December 29th, 1900, death took from him his wife, who had been for so many years a true helpmeet, and the remains were brought back to Columbus for interment.
Ever since the death of his wife, Mr. Allen has made his home in Columbus. His last days were made happy by the presence of his well-loved daughter, Mrs. G.B. Miller, of Imlay, Nevada, who arrived four days previous, called home by a telegram stating her father's critical condition.
Mr. Allen was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the G.A.R. and in both was a valued and consistent member.
There are many who mourn the death of William T. Allen, besides his relatives, for he was one of the most kindly mortals, always having a kind word of cheer and helpfulness for those whom he met in his daily walk, and his hand was never closed to the needy. The Tribune mourns him as a friend most true.
The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Samuel D. Harkness officiating, and the Masonic fraternity taking charge of the services at the door of the church and conducting the ceremonies at the grave, Lebanon lodge No. __, A.F.& A.M. attending ______.WOERTH--Leigh.
From the World.
F.H. Woerth, a prominent contractor of Scribner, died suddenly at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Woerth was in the best of health on Friday and went to Omaha on business. He was taken very ill on Saturday and operated on the same evening. Mrs. Woerth hurried to Omaha and reached her husband's bedside before he expired. She, with eight children, five boys and three girls, survive. Mr. Woerth was well known over this part of the state and had supervised the construction of practically all the largest buildings in Leigh. He had many warm friends here to whom his sudden death comes a great shock. Mr. Woerth was a native of Germany and came to this country when a young man. The success he had attained had been accomplished by sheer grit and his characteristics were honesty and energy. Funeral services were held in Scribner, where he had resided for over twenty years. [Leigh.]SMITH--Died, at his home in Monroe, Nebraska, November 28, Mr. Lyman D. Smith, aged 63 years. He was born in Essex county, New York, and at the age of two years was taken by his parents to Clayton county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Miss Nancy Norton March 31, 1873. They came to Nebraska in 1886 and to Monroe in 1895. After 37 years of happy married life they now part, he going to meet his Savior in whom he trusted, leaving his wife and three daughters, who may see his beckoning hands awaiting them on the other shore. The remains were laid to rest in the Friends cemetery, west of town. [Monroe.]
The Columbus Journal, December 8, 1909
BIRTHS
LUESCHEN--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lueschen, jr., last Monday. [Creston.]MARRIED
TIFFANY-STAUFFER--Columbus relatives and friends have received announcements of the marriage of Homer Tiffany and Miss Bertha Stauffer, at the home of the bride in Ellensburg, Wash., on Wednesday, December 8. Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany are both former residents of Columbus, Mr. Tiffany being a son of Mrs. J.C. Tiffany, and a former business man of this city, and the bride is a daughter of Mrs. Ellen Stauffer, her father, John Stauffer being county clerk of this county for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany will be at home to their friends at Ellensburg, Washington, after January 1.SMITH-WHITE--Monday of this week William Smith of Lincoln and Miss Hattie A. White of Monroe were married in Columbus, County Judge Ratterman performing the ceremony. The groom is a resident of Lincoln, where he has a good position, and the bride is a daughter of Mrs. J. White of the Commercial hotel. The newly wed couple returned to Monroe Monday and Tuesday the groom left for Lincoln, at which place his wife will join him during the holidays. [Monroe.]
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ALLEN--William T. Allen, one of the veteran engineers on the Union Pacific died at St. Mary's hospital last Thursday morning, from a stroke of paralysis. His first railroad work was on the western division of the Union Pacific, he being a passenger engineer between Laramie and Rawlins. It was while here he made the record run for the road, making the best time for the Jarrett & Palmer train, which was enroute from New York to San Francisco. In 1875 he was transferred to this division, and later had charge of the switch engine here. For a short time he was master mechanic at Los Vegas, New Mexjco. Mr. Allen was born at Coventry, Orleans county, Vermont, November 22, 1842. His wife died at Council Bluffs on December 28, 1900, and was brought to this city for burial. One daughter, Mrs. G.B. Miller of Imlay, Nevada, survives him who, with her husband and their son, George R. Miller, were here for several days prior to his death. Mr. Allen was a veteran of the civil war, and also a member of the Masons. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, being conducted by Rev. Harkness, and also the local lodge of Masons.COOKINGHAM--F.M. Cookingham of Humphrey, one of the well known attorneys of Platte county, died at his home last Saturday evening, after a short illness. He had been in his usual health until a short time before he died, and had transacted business at Madison during that day. Mr. Cookingham was one of the pioneer residents of Humphrey, and at the time of his death was the oldest settler residing in that town. He came there as a clerk for Newell South in a hardware store, and was later elected justice of the peace. He was then admitted to the bar and was a practicing attorney until his death. Mr. Cookingham always took an active interest in politics, being a staunch republican, and a member of the county organization this year. For some months he had been in poor health, and was at St. Mary's hospital for some time. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Miss Blanche Cookingham, who is a teacher in the Platte county schools. Funeral services were held in Humphrey Tuesday afternoon, a number from this city going up to attend the services.
McALLISTER--Thursday morning Nelson McAllister, the only son of Stephen and Emma McAllister, died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Augusta Millett, just east of the Y.M.C.A. building, his death being due to typhoid fever. Of late he had been employed by an electric light company in Oklahoma, but came home about ten days ago a very sick boy, and his condition became worse until he passed away. He was born in Columbus September 23, 1880, and was an only child. His mother and grandmother were with him when he died, but his father is now located at Lamro, S.D. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning, being conducted by Rev. Roush of the Methodist church.
KRONKRIGHT--Fern, the little seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kronkright, living near Loretto, died Sunday evening of the spinal disease which has been so prevalent in some sections of the state during the summer and fall. The little one had been ailing for a few days but was not kept out of school, until she was taken worse about three days before her death. [Albion.]
KAMM--Mrs. Minnie Johnson Kamm died last Sunday at the home of her son, Frank Kamm, two miles southeast of Platte Center, at the very advanced age of 95 years, 3 months and 28 days. She was born in Germany and came to this country twenty-three years ago with her son Frank, with whom she made her home, her husband having died in Germany. They have lived in this vicinity some twelve years. She leaves five sons, one in Clay county, this state, two in Oklahoma, one in Germany and one here. The funeral was held Wednesday from the Shell Creek German Baptist church, and the remains interred in the cemetery close by. [Platte Center.]
The Columbus Telegram, December 10, 1909
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BEYNON--News has been received by friends here of the death Wednesday of last week of David Beynon, for many years a resident of Joliet township. Mr. Beynon was born in South Wales, and was about fifty years old. He came to Platte couty direct from the land of his birth in the early eighties, settling in Joliet, where he lived until he moved to Gage county in 1903. His estate includes a fine farm in the Postville neighborhood. He leaves a wife, six daughters and one son.
The Columbus Tribune, December 15, 1909
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GERHARZ--The little seven-months'-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gerharz, Joseph Francis, died at the family home last Thursday morning. The little one had been suffering from an attack of pneumonia, and although everything was done which medical attention could devise and constant and loving care perform, it was to no avail, and the little one was taken. The funeral was held from the home on Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, and from the Catholic church at 2:15, and interment followed at the Catholic cemetery. The bereaved parents, whose family circle has thus been so sadly broken have the deepest sympathy of all.ADAMY--Marcella, the seven-months'-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Adamy, who live fourteen miles north of this city, died last Thursday. The little one had been very frail since birth, and death was not unexpected. The funeral was held Saturday from the Catholic church, interment being in the Catholic cemetery.
SHAFFER--Miss Minnie Augusta Shaffer, died at the home of her brother, Chas., one and one-half miles north of Oconee, on December 9. Miss Shaffer was forty-five years of age. She leaves to mourn her death, her mother, Mrs. Geo. W. Shaffer, and two brothers, T.W. Shaffer and Chas. Shaffer. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church of Oconee, December 11, at 11 o'clock, Rev. Harkness, of the First Presbyterian church, of this city, officiating.
The Columbus Journal, December 15, 1909
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BELL--After twelve years the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bell last Friday and left them a fine baby boy, and he looks just like his dad. [Route No. 5.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Albert H. Schurr, Leigh.....21; Alvina Marth, Leigh.....19
Herbert S. Hopson, Omaha.....25; Mary E. Lalor, Omaha.....32
William Rickert, Columbus.....24; Emma C. Groteleuschen, Columbus.....22MARRIED
ECHOLS-MILLER--Last Saturday's Excelsior Spring, Mo., Daily Call has the following regarding the marriage of Daniel J. Echols at that place last Friday evening: Rev. and Mrs. F.A. Bradshaw did not retire until an early hour this morning, but there was "method in their madness." About 9 o'clock last evening the telephone rang and the minister was asked to perform a marriage ceremony. He readily consented and was told that, on account of the bride-to-be being superstitious, the wedding could not take place on Friday and would have to occur a few minutes after midnight. Rev. Bradshaw was willing to humor the whim of the bride, so awaited the couple. At 11:45 o'clock Mr. Daniel Jackson Echols and Miss Lillian Irene Miller appeared, and and at 12:05 the pastor performed the mathematical paradox where by one plus one equals one. Then the couple, blushing and happy, returned to the Washington. The guests of the hotel had prepared a big time for the bride and groom, but when they did not appear at a "seasonable" hour, the reception was given up and all hands "turned in." Consequently when Mr. Echols and his bride returned to the hotel there was no rice or old shoes. They had out-witted their tormentors. Mrs. Echols has been a professional nurse at Excelsior Springs most of the time for several years. She has a large circle of friends who wish her every happiness. Mr. Echols hails from Columbus, Nebraska, and had known his bride only about three weeks. His family have been advised of his marriage and his father may come here to meet the new daughter. Mr. Echols has not announced his plan for the future.SCHURR-MARTH--A wedding of considerable interest to people of this community occurred at Columbus on Wednesday, when Judge Ratterman read the words which united Miss Alvina Marth and Bert Schurr. Mr. and Mrs. Schurr returned from Columbus Thursday and will establish their home on the old Schurr farm, northwest of town. They are deserving of the richest blessings of life and we predict for them unlimited happiness and prosperity. [Leigh.]
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SHAFFER--Minnie Augusta Shaffer, aged thirty-five years and thirteen days, died at the home of her brother, Chas W. Shaffer, in Lost Creek township, last Thursday. Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. G.W. Shaffer, and was born in Platte county. Her parents were among the early settlers of the Platte Center neighborhood, and here she grew to womanhood. Besides her mother she leaves two brothers T.W. and Chas. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Oconee Presbyterian church, being conducted by Rev. Harkness of this city, and burial was in the Columbus cemetery.GERBARZ--After a brief illness, Joseph Francis, seven months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gerbarz, died last Wednesday evening. A bad cold, which later developed into pneumonia, was the cause of the little fellows' death. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at St. Bonaventura's church, being conducted by Father Marcelinus.
ADAMY--Marscella Adamy, seven months' old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Adamy, living fourteen miles north of the city, died December 9, after a short illness. The funeral was held Sunday at the Catholic church and burial was in the Catholic cemetery.
ERNST--Mrs. Amelia Ernst, aged 45 years, died at Hastings last Friday, and was brought here for burial. She was a sister of Julius Rudat, and leaves three children, two daughters and one son. Funeral services were held Sunday from the German Reformed church, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Neumarker, and burial was in the Columbus cemetery.
YOUNG--_.C. Young, a farmer living ten miles __thwest of Kimball, was almot instanly killed yesterday by falling from a heavily loaded wagon. The wheels passed over his body. Mr. Young was a homesteader who moved here nine months ago from Albion, Neb. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and Highlander lodges. [Albion.]
MEISTER--Wm. Meister, a former resident of Humphrey and Cornlea, but who moved from here to Michigan a few years ago, died last week at his Michigan home and his body was shipped to Humphrey for burial, arriving here Tuesday night. During his residence here, Mr. Meister lost his wife and a son who are buried in the Humphrey cemetery beside whom he was laid to rest Wednesday morning. For a number of years he was section foreman at Cornlea. He resigned this position and moved to Humphrey where he resided until the death of his wife, then he went back to his old home in Michigan. The funeral was in charge of members of the Workman lodge of which he was a member. [Humphrey.]
The Columbus Tribune, December 22, 1909
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BARTON--Richard Ramey went to Lincoln Monday morning in response to a message announcing the death of Mrs. Silas R. Barton, wife of State Auditor Barton. Mr. Barton and Mr. Ramey have for years been close friends, and Mr. Ramey is with the bereaved husband at this time of his deep sorrow. The following was taken from the Lincoln and Omaha Monday papers: "Mrs. Silas R. Barton, wife of State Auditor Barton, died yesterday at 10 o'clock following an illness of some years, though which became extremely serious only a few days ago. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Christian church at Aurora, the pastor of the church officiating. The pall bearers, selected from among the leaders of the Ancient Order of United Workmen lodge, will be as follows: J.D. Brayton, of Benedict; J.H. Bennett, of Omaha; W.N. Huse, of Norfolk; W.E. Loungsbury, of Aurora; N. Kohn, of Lincoln, and A. Galusha, of Lincoln. The body will be taken to Aurora Tuesday. Mrs. Barton was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Miles, of Aurora. Last January she and Mr. Barton removed to Lincoln and only a few months ago began to keep house on E street. For some years Mrs. Barton had been in poor health, necessitating on two occasions submission to an operation. Since removing to Lincoln, however, Mrs. Barton had seemed to be improving and she was able to take part in the social affairs of the city, and had won for herself a permanent place in the select society of the city. Her death was not expected and her last illness was of only a few days' duration. Auditor Barton was in Kansas City at the time she became sick, and arrived home only on Friday night. At the time of the dissolution, Mrs. Barton's parents and Mr. Barton's mother were present. Mrs. Barton was 33 years of age and leaves no children, their only child having died several years ago, in infancy."
The Columbus Journal, December 22, 1909
MARRIAGE LICENSES
This week Judge Ratterman issued a marriage license to August G. Hulsebus and Minnie Hulsebus, both of Platte Center. They are distant relatives, the names being the same, but are not cousins.DIED
REN--Miss Hattie Ren, who was mentioned in last week's Gazette as being very ill from yellow fever in Texas, died Monday at __ulpher, Oklahoma, of malaria, after an illness of about six weeks duration. Her mother, who resides at David City, was at her bedside when she passed to the beyond. Hattie, as she was always called, had a host of young friends in Bellwood and vicinity, who mourn her ___. She was in her 24th year. Her body arrived in Bellwood Friday and was laid to rest along side her father, who preceded her several years ago. [Bellwood.]
The Columbus Tribune, December 29, 1909
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LOGEMANN--Columbus friends have been notified of the death of Mrs. John Logemann, who passed away on Christmas morning, at her home in College View. Mrs. Logemann formerly made her home in Columbus, being one of the old settlers in this vicinity.??--Mrs. John Mohlman received word Sunday of the death of her mother in Lincoln, Christmas eve, at eleven o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. John Mohlman went to Lincoln Monday morning to attend the funeral.
TERNES--A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Ternes last Friday, but died the same day. The funeral was held the following day with interment in the Schuyler cemetery. A trained nurse from Omaha is attending Mrs. Ternes, who is very ill. [Leigh.]
The Columbus Journal, December 29, 1909
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Charles G. Taylor, Lindsay.....32; Nellie M. Davis, Monroe.....18
Joseph Davis, Primrose.....41; Sarah J. Adams, Primrose.....27
Guy E. Padden, Newman Grove.....30; Kate E. Spohn, Newman Grove.....34
Harris A. Daily, Chadron.....23; Anna Schneitzky, Stanton.....19
The Columbus Telegram, December 31, 1909
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HADCOCK--Mrs. Lucy Hadcock, one of the pioneer settlers of Butler county, south of Columbus, died Monday morning at the home of her son, Samuel Hadcock, at Bryant, South Dakota. Mrs. Hadcock came here from New York state about thirty years ago. For several years she made her home with her children in various places, and went to South Dakota last spring. Her husband died about thirteen years ago. She was sixty-one years old at the time of her death. She is survived by six children--three sons and three daughters. The sons are Samuel, of Bryant, South Dakota; and George and Roy, of this city. Her daughters are Mrs. Frank Hopkin, of Castlewood, South Dakota; Mrs. Ellen Pratt, of David City, and Mrs. John Jerdon, who lives on a farm in the northern part of Butler county. The body of Mrs. Hadcock arrived here Wednesday, and yesterday morning was shipped to Bellwood for burial.