The Columbus Tribune, January 4, 1911
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WINSLOW--Mrs. H.M. Winslow, an old resident of this city and county, died early yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.J. Garlow. Her maiden name was Abbie Jane Kendrick, and she was born in Heath, Massachusetts, February 25, 1842. She was married to Henry Martin Winslow at that place on August 28, 1862, and shortly after their marriage the young couple moved to Putney, Vermont, where they lived for thirteen years. From there the family removed to Kankakee, Illinois, where they lived for several years, coming to Columbus May 1, 1883, since which time Columbus has been the family home. Mr. Winslow died in Holt county, on August 3, 1903, and since that time Mrs. Winslow has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Garlow, and her son, George H. Winslow, who are her only surviving children. Mrs. Winslow had been ill since last August, when she was stricken with paralysis. She was deservedly very popular with all her friends and acquaintances, which had naturally become very numerous in her long residence here. The funeral will be held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church, of which she was a member, and interment will be made in Columbus cemetery.JENKINSON--Kenneth Richards, the five weeks' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jenkinson, died suddenly Sunday evening. The child had always seemed to be a healthy, robust boy, and was ill only from Sunday morning to the evening of the same day. The grief-stricken parents have the hearty sympathy of all in their sudden and severe bereavement. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. C.W. Ray of the Methodist church, and interment was made in Columbus cemetery.
GERRARD--A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Gerrard last Saturday, but the joy incident to the occasion was short lived as the little one died on Monday. The baby was buried the same day, in Columbus cemetery.
SWANSON--Nellie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Swanson, passed away Saturday evening. She had been an invalid for some time, but came to school when she could, and was striving for an education. She was thought to be as well as usual until Friday morning, when she was taken very ill. A physician was called at once, and everything was done that could be, yet in a few hours she was gone. Nellie will be sadly missed by her schoolmates. We mourn her loss, but the vacant chair at home is what will touch the hearts of father, mother, brothers and sisters to the core.
[Monroe] Looking Glass, January 5, 1911
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SWANSON--Nellie Swanson passed away at her home north of Monroe, Saturday evening, after an illness extending over several months. She became suddenly worse Friday. A physician was called and all was done that could be, yet she passed on to that land where there is no more parting. The remains were taken to Nebraska City Tuesday for burial.
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CARD OF THANKS - We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness given us during the sickness and death of our daughter and sister Nellie. - Mr. and Mrs. August Swanson and family.
The Columbus Tribune, January 11, 1911
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SISSLE--J.W. Sissle, an old resident of Columbus township, died at his home north-west of the city early Tuesday morning. He was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, December 7, 1830, and was thus a little more than eighty years of age at the time of his death. He came to America in 1851, settling in Pennsylvania. He was married to Susan Darr, at Canton, Ohio, September 6, 1860, and last fall celebrted their golden wedding. The family came to Nebraska in 1883, settling on the farm which has since been their home. He leaves a wife, one son, Henry Sissle, and two daughters, Mrs. Moore, of Genoa, and Miss Emma Sissle, who is still at home. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock, at the home, with interment in Columbus cemetery.DORR--At her home, at West Hill, on Sunday, January 1, 1911, at 12:10 p.m., occurred the death of Mrs. Helen A. Dorr, a well-known resident of this place. She had been in failing health for a number of years, caused by bronchial effection. Miss Helen A. Shafer was born in Tioga county, New York, on May 1st, 1848. In December, 1863, she came to Illinois, where she lived until her marriage on February 11, 1874, to G.L. Dorr. To this union were born six children; two sons and four daughters. One son and three daughters are left to mourn the departure of a loving christian mother; one daughter having died in infancy, the father six years ago, and one son, Chas. B. Dorr, three years ago. The remaining ones, Arthur B. and Ellen L. Dorr and Mrs. Julia Griffin, are still living at home, while Bertha M. Dorr lives at Coin, Iowa. Besides these Mrs. Dorr leaves four sisters and three brothers to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at West Hill Baptist church on Wednesday, January 4, at 2:00 p.m. Interment in West Hill cemetery.--Genoa Leader.
CISSNA--A fatal accident occurred near Fullerton last Friday in which a farmer, T.J. Cissna, was shot by his fourteen-year-old son. The two had gone hunting, and in exchanging guns, the one was discharged, the load entering the father's body near the heart. The body passed through the city Monday, being taken to the old home in Iowa for interment.
JOHNSON--Dr. Edward Johnson was called to Fullerton last week by the death of his father, Samuel Johnson. Mr. Johnson was born in Yorkshire, England, and had he lived until next March would have been eighty-seven years of age. He had lived in Nebraska since 1896, and since the death of his wife a few years ago had lived alone. He is survived by his son, Edward, of this city, and three daughters, who live in the state of Maine. The funeral was held at Fullerton on Tuesday afternoon of last week.
The Columbus Tribune, January 18, 1911
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MORAN--Mrs. Sarah Moran, pioneer resident of the north part of the county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.L. Lake, near Creston, on Tuesday of last week. The funeral was held Thursday.ROBERTS--P.E. Slaughter, of Genoa, was in the city Tuesday, having come down to meet the remains of his son-in-law, D.L. Roberts, who died in Colorado a couple of weeks ago, the body having been shipped to Genoa for interment.
GUILES--[obit didn't copy, but see "Giles" below. According to Find A Grave, Alphonso Guiles was b. 1827, d. 1911, and was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Monroe]
THOMPSON--Mrs. Jane Thompson died at the home of her son, Henry Thompson, in this city, Sunday afternoon, at 1:25, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 5 days. She was born in New York state July 10, 1834. Her maiden name was Conklin. She was married June 21, 1850. Deceased leaves four children to mourn her loss, as follows: George W., Henry L., Wallace, of this city, and Mrs. Joseph Burke, of Palmer, this state. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the Methodist church, Rev. Ray officiating and interment was had in the Columbus cemetery.
GROTELUESCHEN--John Herman Grotelueschen died at his farm home six miles north of Benton, Monday, January 16th, after two weeks' illness with heart trouble. Mr. Grotelueschen had attained the advanced age of 80 years, 4 months, and 28 days. He was born in Sagen Oldenburg, Germany, August 16, 1830, and was married May 24th, 1857. Together with his wife he came to America the following year and lived in Wisconsin until 1869, when they moved to the present home in Colfax county. Besides his aged wife he leaves nine children to mourn his departure. The children are Mrs. Herman Loseke, and Mrs. Wm. Loseke, both of Bissell, Mrs. Louis Held, of this city, Mrs. John Held, of Fullerton, Mrs. Louis Sander, of Creston, Mrs. Dave Kluck, of Richland, Louis Grotelueschen, of this city, and August and Carl Grotelueschen, who reside on the home farm. Mr. Grotelueschen was one of the old settlers of the neighborhood northeast of Columbus, and was well and favorably known to the greater portion of the residents of both Platte and Colfax counties. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10:30 from the home and interment was had in the Shell Creek Cemetery, Rev. Mueller officiating.
FORTHOUSE--Casper Forthouse died at St. Mary's hospital Saturday, January 14, at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 19 days. The cause of his death was heart failure. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, with interment following in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Forthouse came to Columbus a couple of years ago from Petersburg, and has been at the hospital ever since. He was born in Germany, November 25, 1836, and came to America in 1881.
DORR--At her home in the West Hill neighborhood, on New Year's Day, occurred the death of Mrs. Helen Dorr, after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the West Hill Baptist church Wednesday afternoon, interment being made in West Hill cemetery. [West Hill.]
IVERSON--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Iverson died Sunday, January 1, after a brief illness. The little body was laid to rest in the West Hill cemetery Wednesday afternoon. [West Hill.]
GILES--Alphonso Giles died at his home Friday, northwest of Monroe, with catarrhal pneumonia after one week of illness. Mr. Giles came here with his family from New York state away back in the seventies and cast his lot with the pioneers of Nebraska. He had rounded out his four score years and more. The funeral and burial was held Sunday at the O'Kay church and the sermon was preached by Rev. G.H. Phillips, of Monroe. A large number of friends paid their respect to one who had gone on before to meet loved ones to be over there where it is everlasting day.
SISSLE--John Snodgrass, of Lomus, Nebraska, came to Columbus to attend the funeral of the late J.W. Sissle, but owing to late train connections, he did not arrive until about two hours after the funeral.
The Columbus Tribune, January 25, 1911
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SURDINSKI--Mrs. Sophia Surdinski, of Duncan, died at her home there Monday from the ailments due to advanced age. She was a widow, and lived alone. The funeral was held at Duncan Tuesday morning.HURST--Arthur J. Hurst, of Silver Creek, was instantly killed in a railroad accident at Iowa City, Iowa, Tuesday of last week. Mr. Hurst moved his family to Iowa three weeks ago, and was employed as a brakeman on the road. The remains were shipped to Silver Creek for burial, the funeral taking place there last Sunday.
NOVELL--Mrs. Mary Jane Novell died at her home in this city Saturday afternoon, after a brief illness with heart trouble. She had been afflicted with asthma for several years, and in her final illness heart trouble set in which resulted in her death. She was born in Canada in 1842. She was married to William W. Novell, at Rochester, New York, in July, 1857. The family came to Nebraska from Watertown, New York, in the spring of 1874, and since that time their home has been in Columbus. Mr. Novell died a number of years ago, and since his death she had made her home with her children in this city. Mrs. Novell is survived by three sons, William W. Novell, of Schuyler, and Fred G. and Wallace W. Novell, of Columbus, and one daughter, Mrs. C.C. Jones, of this city. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. C.W. Ray, and interment was made in Columbus cemetery.
??--Harry Dalton was called to Bowling Green, Missouri, early last week by the serious illness of his sister. Later advices from him state that his sister died Friday, and was buried on Sunday. Mr. Dalton is expected to return to Columbus tomorrow.
HAGEMAN--Charles Frederick Hageman, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Hageman, died early this morning at the family home in the west part of the city, after a lingering illness with diabetes. He was born in Central City July 16, 1894. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon, Rev. W.H. Xanders conducting the services. Interment will be made in Columbus cemetery.
ZUROSKI--Phillip, the two-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zuroski, living east of the city, died last Friday afternoon. The little fellow was buried in the Catholic cemetery Saturday afternoon.
The Columbus Journal, January 25, 1911
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NOVELL--Mrs. Mary Jane Retan Novell died Saturday afternoon, at her home on West Twelfth street, aged 69 years. Mrs. Novell was born in Canada in 1842, and at ten years old was left an orphan. Later with the family who cared for her she moved to New York and in July 1859 she was married to William Novell at Watertown, that state. Here they resided for a few years, when they concluded to seek a new home in the west and in the sixties came to Platte county and settled on a homestead on Shell creek. After a few years residence there they moved to a farm west of the city and later to Columbus, which has since been her home. Mr. Novell died August 1, 1906. For the last few years Mrs. Novell has been a sufferer from asthma and heart trouble, and during the few days of her sickness pneumonia developed.
Four children survive her, Wm. W. Novell of Schuyler, Fred G. Novell, Mrs. C. C. Jones and Wallace W. Novell of this city, she having made her home with her youngest son. Funeral services were held Monday from the Methodist church and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. W. Ray, and burial was in the family lot in the Columbus cemetery,
The Columbus Tribune, February 1, 1911
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REESE--Friends in the city have received word of the death of George Reese, a merchant of Grand Island. He had numerous friends here who will be sorry to hear of his untimely death.HENNINGS--Mrs. Tillie Hennings, an aunt of G.R. Prieb, died at Hastings last Thursday. The body was shipped to Columbus, and interment was made in a cemetery on the island south-west of the city Saturday. Mr. Prieb is the only relative she had here, beside one brother who lives at Loup City. Her other surviving relatives live in Michigan and Indiana.
HEMBD--Julius Hembd, one of the old settlers of Sherman township, fourteen miles north of Columbus, died this morning, after a lingering illness. He was born in Germany, and was about seventy years of age. Last spring he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and had not been well since that time. His last serious illness, however, dates back about two months, and for the past two weeks there had been but little hope for his recovery. Up to the time of going to press this afternoon, no announcements of funeral arrangements had been made.
SCHREIBER?--The prospect of a much coveted visit to the fatherland and a happy family reunion was somewhat marred by the news received by Mr. David Schreiber last Monday that his mother had died at the old home in Derdoff, Russia. Mr. and Mrs. Schreiber contemplated a trip next March at the special invitation issued from the old home for a grand family reunion. They will make the trip, but the mother will be missing at the reunion.
RUMOHR--Susan Rumohr, of Schuyler, who had been brought to the hospital in the early part of last week, died there Wednesday night. She was past ninety years of age. The body was taken to her old home at Schuyler for interment.
KOHL--Died--at his home, 11 miles northeast of this place, Friday, January 20th, 1911, August Kohl, aged 13 years and 17 days. Funeral services were held in the German Methodist Church and interment in the church cemetery Monday. Deceased died of pleurisy and brain fever.--Lindsay Post.
MORRISSEY--H.J. Morrissey, a son of J.C. Morrissey, who left Columbus many years ago, and died several days ago at Chicago, was brought here for burial. The body arrived here last Thursday evening, and the funeral was held Friday, from the Catholic church. The Morrissey family will be remembered by a number of the older residents of Columbus, Mr. Morrissey having been in the grain business here, and also built the house which for a number of years has been the home of Leander Gerrard. The elder Mr. Morrissey is said to be seriously ill at a hospital in Lincoln.
[Monroe] Looking Glass, February 3, 1911
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SUTTON--Sarah Ann Champman was born in Urbana, Staubos county, New York, September 20, 1838. Died in Monroe, Nebr., February 1, 1911, aged 72 years, 4 months and eleven days. Was married to Robert B. Sutton December 4, 1859, by Rev. Royce, they lived together over 50 years. To this union was born one son, Willim M. Sutton, who passed away at the age of 32 years, July 20, 1892. The husband passed away January 8, 1910, leaving the wife and mother alone for one year and 23 days. An adopted daughter, Mrs. May Terry, and three grand children, Robt. B. Sutton of David City, Neb., Mrs. Jessie Hensicker of Colorado and Wm. M. Sutton, of Monroe, Neb., and a large circle of friends are left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. She was converted and joined the Baptist church in childhood and continued a life long member of the same. She was a lover of music, and was often heard to sing the sweet songs of Zion. Her sickness was of short duration, but her suffering was intense, but she never complained. She said nothing of dying but said when she was well that she believed in being ready when the Lord called her. She was also a member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, had been a member for over 15 years. We shall miss her in our union, her sweet words of council and her admonition. Though she was deprived of the privilige of attending very often she was ever ready with a smile to greet us. She with her husband came to Nebraska in January 1879, and has lived in and near Monroe 32 years. She was a kind friend and loving mother, and will be greatly missed in the home. Funeral services held in the M.E. Church at 1:30 this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Alderman, Baptist minister of Columbus.
The Columbus Tribune, February 8, 1911
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SAUER--Mrs. Rosaline Sauer, widow of the late Adam Sauer, who lived in Columbus for many years, prior to his death about fifteen years ago, died last Thursday at her home in Chicago. Mrs. Sauers [sic] left here about five years ago, to make her home with her sons in Chicago. She had been ill for several weeks, with a complication of diseases incident to her advanced age, being nearly seventy years old at the time of her death. The body was shipped here for burial, the services being held at St. Bonaventure's Catholic church Saturday forenoon. She was a native of Switzerland, being born at Vivian, June 1, 1841. She is survived by two sons, Max and Gus Sauer, of Chicago, both of whom, together with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frieda Sauer, of Omaha, were here to attend the funeral.ROTHLEITNER--Anton Joseph Rothleitner, one of the popular and well known young men of the city, died last Thursday forenoon after a brief but severe attack of pneumonia. One week before his death he had gone home from the store, complaining of not feeling well, and on the following Saturday entered the hospital for treatment, but from the time he went there but little hope was held out for his recovery, on account of the aggravated nature of the attack. He was born in this county, in Grand Prairie township, twenty-five years ago, and lived there until the family moved to this city a few years ago, to enter the hardware business, with which he had since been actively connected. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Maennerchor, and the Sons of Herman, and also an honorary member of the fire department. The funeral was held from his late home on Eighth street Sunday afternoon, with services at St. Bonaventure's Catholic church, each of the orders mentioned above attending in a body. He leaves his father, Joseph Rothleitner, four brothers and two sisters to mourn his untimely death.
KRUNTKE--Miss Kruntke, who came to this country last March with her parents, died very suddenly Friday, of appendicitis. The funeral was held Monday at the Loseke Creek church, in charge of Rev. E. Denniger. [Sherman Township.]
HEMBD--Julius Carl Hembd was born in Mark Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany, January 13, 1842, and died on February 1, 1911, aged sixty-nine years and nineteen days. In 1868 he came to America and located in Wisconsin, and after living there for three years removed to Platte county. In 1874, he was married to Lena Hellbusch. To this union, one son was born. In 1876 his wife died, and later he was married to Miss Gesina Ahrends, and six children came to bless their home. Two of these children, however, died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Herman and Otto Hembd, and three daughters, Mrs. George Michelson, Mrs. Ben Fix and Miss Minnie. The funeral was held Saturday, Rev. Kloetche conducting the services. Sherman township has lost one of its best citizens in the death of Julius Hembd. [Sherman Township.]
SUTTON--Mrs. R.B. Sutton passed away at her home in Monroe Wednesday morning, February 1. She had been ill but a few days, and her death was rather unexpected, and every thing that could be done for her relief was done. She had lived in this community aboue twenty-two years, coming here in 1889, with her husband, the late Robert B. Sutton, who died in January, 1910. Sarah Ann Chapman was married to Robert B. Sutton December 4, 1859, and over fifty years of married life passed before death separated them. Mrs. Sutton was born in Urbana, New York, September 20, 1839, and was in the seventy-second year of her age when called. She had been a member of the Baptist church all her life, and for fifteen years a member of the W.C.T.U. The funeral was held at the Methodist church, Rev. A.G. Alderman, of the Baptist church at Columbus, conducting the services. Music was furnished by a select choir, and the W.C.T.U. attended in a body and paid a beautiful tribute of flowers. Many beautiful floral offerings lent their sweet fragrance to help make less keen the sorrow of the mourning relatives. Mrs. Sutton leaves four grandchildren, Mrs. Mae Terry, who was adopted as a daughter in infancy, Mrs. Jessie Hunsacker, of Johnston, Colorado, Robert B. Sutton, Jr., of David City, and William M. Sutton, Jr., of Monroe. Interment was made in New Hope cemetery.
The Columbus Tribune, February 15, 1911
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HOPPE--Louis F. Hoppe, for a number of years a prominent farmer of near Richland, died at his home there Tuesday of last week, the cause of his death being due to stomach trouble. He was born in Hanover, Germany, December 31, 1841. He had lived in this country for the past forty-five years, living at different places in the state. He leaves his wife, who was Miss Doretta Segelke, a sister of Charles Segelke, Sr., one daughter, Mrs. William Gondring, and two sons, Fred and Henry Hoppe. The funeral was held at Richland Thursday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. G. Mueller, of the Shell Creek Lutheran church.JONES--Mrs. Mary Jane Jones died at the home of her son, Charles E. Jones, on Olive street Friday. She was born in Pennsylvania, on October 2, 1833, and was married to Edward Jones in 1855. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Bryan, Ohio, where Mr. Jones died, November 17, 1881. Since that time she has made her home with her son here. She is survived by four sons, Frank Jones, of Bryan, Ohio, George W. Jones, of Kerbs, Oklahoma, M.M. Jones, of Concord, Michigan, and Charles Jones, of Columbus, and two daughters, Mrs. J.L. Lowe, of Bryan, Ohio, and Mrs. McConnely, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home, being conducted by Rev. Charles W. Ray, of the Methodist church.
HOUSER--Walter William Houser, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Houser, living across the river in Polk county, died at an early hour last Friday evening, after a brief illness with pneumonia. The young man was born in Butler county June 2, 1892, and at the time of his death was eighteen years, eight months and eight days of age. He was an active member of the Methodist church and of the Epworth League. Short funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Rev. H.H. Hackman, of the German Methodist church, and at the Methodist church in the city, by Rev. C.W. Ray, assisted by Rev. Mr. Hackmann. He leaves his parents, one brother and four sisters to mourn his untimely death. A large concourse of friends and relatives attended the funeral Sunday afternoon, attesting to the popularity the young man enjoyed among his acquaintances.
HEMBD--Last Saturday was the funeral of Julius Hembd, who died Wednesday morning at the age of 69 years and 19 days. He was buried at the German Reformed church were Rev. Klotche preached the funeral sermon. Quite a number from this community attended the funeral services. [Leigh.]
HOUSER--Walter William, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Houser, died Friday morning, February 10, after a week's illness with pneumonia, aged eighteen years, eight months and eight days. The burial was from the First Methodist church of Columbus, of which he was a member, the pastor being assisted by Rev. H.H. Hackmann, of the German Methodist church. Walter was treasurer of the Clear Creek Epworth League. A quiet, home-loving young man, industrious and dependable, and well beloved by an unusally large circle of relatives and friends, who extend their sincerest sympathy to the stricken family. [Cedar Chips.]
The Columbus Tribune, February 22, 1911
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ABEL--Columbus relatives of Henry Abel received word last Wednesday of his sudden death at this [sic] home in Omaha. The end came suddenly, pneumonia being the cause of his death. Albert Rasmussen, cousin of the deceased, and his mother, Mrs. Julia Rassmussen, attended the funeral which was held Friday.ADAMS--T.W. Adams was called to Dowagiac, Michigan, last Friday night, in response to a message announcing the death of his father, Thomas W. Adams, which took place very suddenly that evening. Mr. Adams was sitting in his chair, and was thought by the family to be taking a nap when the end came. He was seventy-eight years old, and had celebrated his golden wedding seven years ago. T.W. Adams, of this city, and two other sons, beside their mother, survive him.
The Columbus Tribune, March 1, 1911
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GERRARD--Sunday morning the city was greatly shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Clarence Gerrard. Mrs. Gerrard had not been in good health since the birth of a child a month ago, but no one was prepared to hear of her death. She was formerly Miss Ellen Lynch, and for many years was a popular teacher in the public schools in the county and later in the city. She was born on a farm near Platte Center, forty years ago last December, and her entire life was spent in this county. She is survived by her husband and two year old son, three brothers, J.W. Lynch, of Idaho, T.F. Lynch, of Platte Center, and D.D. Lynch, who lives in Colorado; also three sisters, Mrs. Kate Morris, of Brooklyn, New York, and Misses Margaret and Mary Lynch, of this county. The funeral was held this forenoon from the home of her brother, T.F. Lynch, at Platte Center, with interment in the cemetery three miles southeast of that place. The many friends of the family extend their sincere sympathy to them in their deep sorrow.
The Columbus Tribune, March 8, 1911
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SCHMIT--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schmit died Thursday of Spinal trouble. The funeral services were conducted at the Catholic Church in St. Bernard, the little one being laid at rest in the cemetery at that place. [Lindsay.]CARTER--A telegram was received by Mrs. Joseph Carter, stating that her son, John Carter, was dead at his home in Minnesota. Mrs. Carter and daughter, Miss Nettie, left for Minnesota Monday.
The Columbus Tribune, March 15, 1911
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ODENTHAL--Mrs. W.J. Walter, Miss Christina Odenthal and Theodore Odenthal left Sunday evening for Dixon, Illinois, where they were called by the death of their brother, Paul Odenthal. Mr. Odenthal's death had evidently been very sudden, as a letter received a few days previously said the family were all enjoying their usual health, and nothing to the contrary was known until the message was received announcing his death.MOON--Mrs. Katherine Louise Moon, wife of C.V. Moon, of Belgrade, died at St. Mary's hospital last Wednesday as the result of an operation which had been performed two days previous. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Porter, and was thirty-six years of age at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband and three children. The remains were shipped to Belgrade Thursday, and on Friday were given interment at that place.
GERHARZ--Frank Gerharz went to Lemont, Illinois, Sunday, called by the serious illness of his father. Word has since been received that Mr. Gerharz's father died shortly after his arrival.
The Columbus Tribune, March 22, 1911
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GOERING--Charl Rhode, F. Brodfuehrer, and Chas. Freeman went to Platte Center, Monday to attend the funerl of the late Henry Goehring.???--Mrs. W.J. Walters returned Friday, from Dixon, Illinois, where she was called by the death of her brother. Miss Nelle Coffy, of Dixon, accompanied Mrs. Walters home and will spend the summer with her.
NAUENBERG--Emil Ludwig, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Nauenberg, residing near Richland, died at the hospital last Thursday after a short illness. He had been brought to the hospital but a few days previous, and underwent an operation from which he did not fully recover. The funeral was held Saturday.
BORNEMAN--William Borneman did at his home in Columbus Sunday morning after a lingering illness, which started with an attack of pneumonia, and which developed into a more serious pulmonary trouble. He was born July 24, 1860, and came to Nebraska in 1885. He leaves a wife and four sons and one daughter, besides two brothers and two sisters, who live in Illinois to mourn his loss. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, the members of the city fire department and of the Modern Woodmen attending in a body. The services were held at the German Reformed church, and interment was made in Columbus cemetery.
VOIGHT--The neighborhood was greatly shocked last Saturday to hear of the sudden death of Chris Voight, which occurred at his home Saturday at noon. Very few knew of his illness as he was a Columbus visitor last Monday, returning Tuesday. A day or two later the measles developed and pneumonia also set in, which caused his death. [West Hill.]
The Columbus Tribune, March 29, 1911
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SCHREIBER--Gustavus Schreiber died Saturday at his late home on East Eighth street, where he had been living alone, after an illness of ten days with kidney trouble. He was born February 18, 1866, and had lived in Platte county for the past forty-two years. Prior to two years ago, he had lived on a farm nine miles north of the city, where he had lived alone since the death of his mother, twelve years ago. During the time he had lived in the city he had spent much of his time in the implement house of W.J. Voss. He was unmarried, and leaves three brothers, William and Louis Schreiber, of this county, and Fred Schreiber, of Wisner, and two sisters, Mrs. W.J. Voss and Mrs. Anna Klug, both of Columbus. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Shell Creek German Lutheran church, the services being conducted by Rev. G. Mueller.COCKSON--The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cockson sympathize with them in the loss of their infant son, which ____ Saturday. [Cedar Chips.]
The Columbus Tribune, April 5, 1911
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ERNST--The home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ernst, near Duncan, was gladdened last Wednesday by the birth of a little baby daughter, but the joy brought by her was short-lived, as she remained in the home but five days. The funeral takes place at Duncan this afternoon.BURKE--Mrs. M.F. Burke, formerly Miss Dora Hogan, died at her home in Anaconda, Montana, last Friday, of heart trouble following an attack of the grippe. Miss Dora Hogan was born in Ireland forty-seven years ago. In 1871 the family moved to Platte county settling on a farm in Shell Creek township, where she resided until she was married to Mr. M.F. Burke on October, 1890, moving to Montana fifteen years ago. Besides her husband she leaves three brothers and two sisters to mourn her death. They are Martin, Steve and Timothy, and Miss Agnes Hogan, and Mrs. John Sullivan, of this city, and Miss [sic] George Godkin, of Neleigh. The remains were shipped to this city, arriving yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow forenoon _____.
GLANDERS--Saturday night, April 2nd, at twelve o'clock, Mrs. Freda Glanders was called to her Eternal home. Fredrick, [sic] Emelge Virgutz was born in Fange Naugard County, Germany, on the 11th day of May, 1855. Before coming to America, she was married to Fredrick Glanders and to this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Charles Woosley. Mrs. Glanders has made her home in Columbus with her daughter for about two years, previously living at Norfolk, where the body was shipped Sunday evening, the interment taking place Tuesday. Mrs. Glanders has never been strong, but her death was an unexpected blow, coming as it did without warning, the immediate cause being an acute attack of heart disease.
The Columbus Tribune, April 12, 1911
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???--Mrs. William Lewis, of Joliet township, was in the city yesterday on her way home from Hastings, where she had been called a week before on account of the sudden death of her father. He had been out at work, and just as he entered the house fell dead across the threshold.BEATTY--The Cedar Rapids Outlook of last week contains an account of the death of Guy Beatty, a young man of that city who was born in Platte county and lived here until he removed there with his parents a few years ago. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Beatty, and a nephew of Fred Curtis, of this city. The cause of his death was paralysis of the brain, following a severe attack of pneumonia.
MOWERY--David Joshua Mowery, one of the early settlers of Columbus, died at his home in the north part of the city Monday evening after an illness dating from last June. During these months Mr. Mowery has been an intense sufferer from a dropsical ailment, and his death caused no surprise, although it was not generally known that his case was more serious than it had been for some time previous to his death. He was born in Pennsylvania March 29, 1855, and had been a resident of Columbus for thirty-five years, with the exception of about five years spent in the west. He was a saddler by trade, and had worked at his trade in various shops in the city. He leaves two sons, Harry and Motto Mowery, and one daughter, Mrs. John W. Curtis, all of whom live here. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the home on north Olive street, Rev. C.W. Ray, of the Methodist church, conducting the services. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, which order will attend the funeral in a body.
KEATING--M. C. Keating.
Last Friday evening the people of the city were deeply grieved to learn that Michael Cornelius Keating had passed away at the hospital, where he had been for three weeks taking treatment for appendicitis. Mr. Keating was born on a farm near Columbus, January 24, 1881, and was therefore just past thirty years of age. October 9, 1906, he was married to Miss Anna Fox, who died last December, just four months within an hour of the time she was followed by her husband.
The high esteem in which Mr. Keating was held by the people of his home city was attested by the immense crowd which turned out Sunday afternoon to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory, it being estimated that more than two thousand people were in attendance. He was a member of the Eagles, the Elks, the Knights of Columbus and an honorary member of the Columbus fire department, all of which organizations attended in a body.
Prior to engaging in business for himself, he was in the employ of grocery firms of the city, until he embarked in the same business with Mort Murphy, and later with W.F. Schram, retiring from that house about two years ago. Later he entered the Columbus Mercantile Company, with which he was connected at the time of his death.
His surviving relatives are his young son, Cornelius Hart Keating, who will probably be cared for by his sister, Mrs. P.J. Hart; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keating, of this city; three brothers, John Keating, of Denver, Henry Keating, of Trinidad, Colorado, and Thomas Keating, of Fremont; six sisters, Mrs. P.J. Hart, Mrs. Mary Flynn, and Misses Lillian and Gertrude Keating, of Columbus, and Mrs. G.A. Young and Mrs. W.F. Winkelman, of Omaha; all of whom were present at the funeral with the exception of Henry Keating, who failed to arrive. During his long illness he was nursed by his sister, Miss Gertrude, whose tender care was a strong factor in the buoying up of his spirit during the awful days before the end.
Among those from a distance who were here to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. William Sullivan and Dr. and Mrs. Smith, of Albion; Judge J.J. Sullivan, of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. William Viet, of Grand Island; Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, of David City; Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Keating, Thomas Keating and John Keating, of Fremont.GROSSNICKLAUS--Elmer Otto Grossnicklaus, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Grossnicklaus, died last Saturday. The little fellow had seen but three weeks of this life, but in that short time had brought a large measure of joy into the home. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, with interment in the Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Tribune, April 19, 1911
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MAYBORN--George P. Mayborn, of Grant, Michigan, was the victim of a fatal accident yesterday morning in the railroad yards at Benton, eight miles east of here. He was moving from Michigan to Dillard, Oregon, and was in charge of his emigrant car in making the trip. His train side-tracked at Benton to allow a fast train to pass, and he got in front of it. The injured man was brought to Columbus, but died just before reaching here. The body was taken in charge of Coroner Gass, who will hold an inquest tomorrow afternoon. A brother-in-law is coming from Oregon to take charge of the body.LIGHTNER--At the advanced age of seventy years, Mrs. Fannie Lightner passed away last Friday morning at six o'clock, at the family home. Mrs. Lightner had been ill only eight days when the call came for her to meet her loved ones who had gone on before. Mrs. Lightner was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Her opinion was highly prized. She was a charitable, good Christian woman, and was the organizer of the Women's Christian Temperance Union here some years ago. The members paid her a floral tribute at the funeral service which was held Sunday at the Friends' chapel. A graceful tribute was paid by more than three hundred friends who attended the funeral services and standing with the family at the grave-side. Rev. J. Will Campbell preached a heart-touching sermon upon the words "Mother" and "Plain." Mrs. Welch read a beautiful poem of "The Vacant Chair, Yet One More in Heaven." The pall-bearers were the nearest and old time neighbors and friends of the deceased, as follows: George Emerson, Charles Miller, Fred Swanson, Oscar Zollars, Fred Goke and Ed. Matson. She leaves beside her devoted husband, Isaiah Lightner, four children, Stephen Lightner, of Lynch, Mrs. Elizabeth Dubrava, of Monroe, Mrs. Esther Matson, of Monroe, and Charles Lightner, of Monroe, all of whom were at the bedside when the death angel passed. The friends and relatives from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Annie Lightner, of Leavenworth, Kansas; Mrs. Mary Oline, of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Eli Shotwell, of David City; and Mrs. George Hall, of Columbus. [Monroe.]
The Columbus Tribune, April 26, 1911
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MAW--Mrs. Robert Maw died Saturday evening, after a long siege with Bright's disease. Her husband and four little children survive her. The funeral was held Monday at the Congregational church. [Leigh, Route 1.]BEHRENS--Mrs. Kathrina Margratha Behrens died April 22, at the ripe age of 78 years, death being due to dropsy. For the past twenty years she had made her home at the home of J.H. Wurdemann. After the death of her husband, in Germany, she came to this country with her son, who went on to New Mexico, where he was murdered some fifteen years ago. The funeral will be held Thursday from St. Paulius church, Rev. Kloctsche conducting the services. [Sherman Township.]
The Columbus Tribune, May 3, 1911
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CIELOHA--A dispatch to the Omaha News says that a two years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cieloha, living south of Genoa, had wandered away last Saturday afternoon. A search was instituted, and after about two hours' work the little one was found in a tank of water, where she had fallen and drowned. The family formerly lived near Platte Center.BUTLER--O.D. Butler, one of the old settlers of Platte county, died last Thursday evening at the home of his son, A.C. Butler, two miles north of the city. Although he has not been enjoying good health for some time, it was only during the last few days previous death that he was thought to be in dangerous condition. Mr. Butler was born at Bennington, Vermont, September 12, 1839, and in early life came west, settling in Illinois. At the breaking out of the Civil War he enlisted in an Illinois regiment, serving a little more than three years, and advancing from the ranks as a private to the rank of second lieutenant. Not only did he brave the brunts of the military campaigns, but for seven long months he was held as a prisoner in Andersonville, that terrible prison where many brave defenders of the Union suffered and died. About thirty years ago he came to Nebraska, settling on a farm north of the city, where the family made their home until three years ago, when Mr. and Mrs. Butler moved to Lincoln. In 1864, he was married to Miss Margaret L. Taylor, at Metamora, Illinois, and she together with four sons and two daughters, survive him. The sons are Edward and Alvin Butler of Columbus, Forest Butler, of Monroe, and Walter Butler, of Lincoln, and the daughters are Mrs. George Mentzer and Mrs. E. Nelson, of Lincoln. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with interment in Columbus cemetery _____ Ray conducting the ____. [bottom of newspaper page damaged]
FITZPATRICK--Columbus people were deeply shocked yesterday afternoon when the news spread over the city of the death of Mrs. Mary A. Fitzpatrick, widow of the late E.D. Fitzpatrick, at Hastings, where she had gone a few weeks ago on a visit to her daughters. Mrs. Fitzpatrick had been a resident of Columbus for forty-one years, and during that time had made a large number of friends. She was born at Bolton, near Manchester, England, December 15, 1845, and came to this country when eighteen years of age, settling in Cleveland, Ohio. Here, on December 13, 1865, she was married to Edward D. Fitzpatrick, and together they came to Columbus in 1870. Eight children were born to this union, of whom five now survive the parents. Mr. Fitzpatrick entered into a mercantile pursuit, conducting a business on Thirteenth street for many years, and after his death the family continued the business until last fall. He died on November 3, 1905. Shortly after going to Hastings on her visit, Mrs. Fitzpatrick was stricken with typhoid, which caused her death yesterday at one o'clock. The remains will arrive here from Hastings today, and the funeral will be held tomorrow forenoon at the Catholic church, with interment in the parish cemetery. The surviving children are Mrs. J.J. Murphy, of Hastings, Sister Adwarda, Grace, of Hastings, Edward Fitzpatrick, of Leigh, and Jerome and Miss Sarah Fitzpatrick, of this city.
HOPEWELL--Lieutenant Governor M.R. Hopewell died at his home in Tekamah yesterday after a brief illness. Mr. Hopewell was serving his third term as lieutenant governor of the state. Senator Albert expects to go to Tekamah to attend the funeral, which will be held at his late home tomorrow afternoon and it is likely that many of the members of the state senate will also be in attendance.
GUSHEE--L.A. Gushee, for many years a resident of Polk county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. H.L. Gregg, in Chicago, last Wednesday. The body was brought to his home four miles north of Osceola and the funeral services were held there Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Osceola G.A.R. post having them in charge. At the funeral James Bell, of David City, Calmar McCune and Mrs. Hattie Scott, of Stromsburg, and Larson Shaw, of Osceola, delivered eloquent tributes to the memory of the dead. Mr. Gushee was one of the earliest settlers of Polk county and was well and favorably known. [Silver Creek.]
SNODGRASS; HART--E.J. Snodgrass returned Monday from Neligh, where he had been called by the death of his father, which took place at his home on April 21. The funeral was held the following Monday at Neligh. A particularly sad feature of the case was the fact that a daughter, Mrs. E.V. Hart, of Elliott, Iowa, who was going there at the same time was taken suddenly ill on the train, and on her arrival at Neligh was taken immediately to a hospital, where she died Sunday. Mrs. Hart leaves a family of a husband and six children, ranging in age from four and one-half to twenty-one years. The body was shipped to the home in Iowa Monday and interment took place there yesterday.
SHEPERD--The body of the late W.W. Shepard was brought to this city Sunday from Council Bluffs and interment was made in the Columbus cemetery. Mr. Shepard was a resident of this city many years ago and will be remembered by the older settlers. Mrs. W.W. Shepard and A. Shepard accompanied the body from Council Bluffs.
KERR--Died--On April 28, 1911, Mr. Winfield Scott Kerr, at Chadron, Nebraska, of erysipelas. He was fifty years of age when death came. He was born in Henry county, Iowa, in 1861, and came to Nebraska in 1880, and continued to reside here until the spring of 1907, when he removed to Fairfax, South Dakota, where he has since made his home. The funeral services were held in the O'Kay church Saturday afternoon, Rev. G.H. Phillips, of Monroe, conducting the services, and a choir from Monroe furnishing the music. The remains were laid to rest in New Hope cemetery. He leaves several brothers and sisters to mourn his death--Owen and John Kerr, of Fairfax, South Dakota; George Kerr, of Albion; Charles Kerr, of Monroe; Mrs. Florence Watts, of Monroe; Mrs. Emma Gillan, of Monteer, Missouri, and Mrs. Mary Pickard, of Primrose, Iowa.
CIELOHA--Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pawoll received word Saturday that a little four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cieloha, living north of Silver Creek, had been drowned in a tank.
The Columbus Tribune, May 10, 1911
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ERBS--Death of Amlin Erbs.
Erich Amlin Erbs, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottwerth Erbs, who reside on their farm four miles west of this city, departed this life Friday, May 5th, 1911, at 3:40 p.m., at the age of 38 years, 10 months and 10 days. Born on June 25th, 1872, at Zoellnitz, near Roda, Saxony, Germany, he emigrated with his parents in 1883, the family settling in Platte county, near this city, where they have resided ever since. The departed was a faithful and loving son, the pride of his sorrowing parents, and highly esteemed by all who know him.
During a social game of young people at the home of his friend, Julius Rudat, Erichr [sic] collided with his host in such a manner as to injure his heart, which after eight weeks of intense suffering culminated in his untimely death.
In spite of the efforts of two local physicians, Drs. Tiesing and Arnold and a specialist of Omaha, and his faithful nurse, Miss Hering, he died surrounded by his loved ones and conscious to the last. He is mourned by his parents, a sister, Mrs. Alma Maria Glaser, of Ewing, Holt county.
The burial services were conducted by Rev. Braun, of the Reformed Church of Duncan, and Gruetly [sic], on Sunday, May 7th, with interment in the Columbus cemetery.BAUMAN--John Bauman, an old resident of the Shell Creek neighborhood, died at his home Monday. He was born in Waldenberg, Switzerland, in 1851, and was married there to Elizabeth Mueller on February 26, 1878, coming to this country four years later and settling in this county. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and two sons. Interment was made this forenoon in the Shell Creek cemetery.
The Columbus Tribune, May 17, 1911
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ASCHE--Fred L. Asche, formerly a Columbus merchant, but of recent years living on a farm north of the city, died last Wednesday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Gerhard Rosche. Mr. Asche was born in Germany November 21, 1862, and came to the United States with his parents when twelve years old, settling in this county. For several years he was the senior member of the firm of Asche & Ryan, and conducted a store on the site now occupied by H.F. Greiner. About seven years ago he quite [sic] the business life of the city and returned to the farm. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three sisters, Mrs. Gerhard Rosche and Mrs. Henry Wilke, of Sherman township, and Mrs. Louis Schreiber, of this city. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, at the German Lutheran church, the services being conducted by Rev. E. Deninger, with interment in the Columbus cemetery. He was an honorary member of the city fire department, which attended the funeral in a body.BAUMAN--Mr. and Mrs. Simon Iossi received a message from Loup City announcing the death of Mrs. Iossi's father, Daniel Bauman, who was sick for sometime with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Iossi were also called to the funeral of Daniel Bauman's brother, who died just one day before. [District 9 and Vicinity.]
Columbus Tribune-Journal, July 19, 1911
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MENKE--John Freiderich Gerhard Menke, a resident of Platte county for twenty-six years, died at his late home in Columbus, Sunday. He was born in Weifelsteden, Oldenberg, Germany, October 20, 1837. He was married March 25, 1860, to Miss Maria Gesina Ahlers, who, with their six sons, survive him. In 1885 the family emigrated to this country, coming direct to Nebraska where they have since made their home. The six surviving sons are John, of Colfax county; Gerhard J. and Frederick, of Amarillo, Texas; Henry, of Wible, Washington; and Dietrich and William, of this county. Funeral services were held this forenoon at the German Reformed church the pastor, Rev. R. Neumarker, conducting the services.WALKER--Mrs. Catherine A. Walker, widow of John Walker, one of the very earliest settlers of the north part of Platte county, died Tuesday of last week in Omaha, where she had gone a few weeks ago to visit relatives. She was born in County Caven, Ontario, Canada, July 14, 1830, and was married to John Walker September 18, 1854. Mr. Walker died on October 8, 1907. The family moved to this county in 1870, settling on a farm near Lindsay, where she lived until 1888, when they removed to Humphrey. She is survived by two sons, Frank T. and James J. Walker, of Omaha, and four daughters, Mrs. F.T. Klebba, of Omaha, Mrs. J.P. Duffy, of St. Joseph, Missouri, Mrs. J.W. Tagwerker, of Seward, and Mrs. F.J. Pratt, of Humphrey, with whom she had made her home in recent years. Another son, John P. Walker, who died in 1904, was for several years publisher of the Humphrey Democrat. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Catholic church in Humphrey, and she was laid to rest beside her husband in the parish cemetery.
NEWMAN--William Joseph Newman, one of the old settlers of Platte county, was called to his reward last Wednesday afternoon, following a long seige with an aggravated liver trouble. He was born March 19, 1853, in Baltimore, Maryland. In the spring of 1871, he came west as far as Illinois, where he went to work on a farm until the fall of the same year, when he went to Portage, Michigan, at which place he became manager of a large lumber company. October 2, 1876, he was married to Miss Cordelia Capron. In the spring of 1880 they removed to Nebraska, settling in Sherman township. Mrs. Newman died January 13, 1882, leaving two children, William Newman and Cordelia, now Mrs. O.R. Alderson, living near Humphrey. March 27, 1884, he was married to Miss Clara Merritt. Five children were born to this union, four of whom are now living--Mrs. Ruby Morkert, of Richland, and Henry, Edward and Robert Newman, who are still at home. Mr. Newman had lived at the present family home, three miles east of Columbus, since the spring of 1888. He had served his constituents a number of terms on the county board, first from Sherman township, and later as supervisor from the district comprising Columbus, Butler and Loup townships and the city of Columbus. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. C.W. Ray, of the Methodist church, and interment was made in Columbus cemetery.
KLUVER--Mrs. Henry Kluver died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.G. Person, last Wednesday afternoon, the cause of her death being an acute attack of Bright's disease. Mrs. Kluver's home was on the old Hogan farm in Shell Creek township, but she had come to the city a week before to visit her daughter, and while here was taken sick. Mrs. Kluver was born in Germany January 11, 1849, and after her marriage to Mr. Kluever came to this country, settling first in Illinois. Twenty years ago they came to Nebraska and settled in this county, which has since been their home. She is survived by her husband, four sons and four daughters. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the German Baptist church, twelve miles north of the city, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Henry Koch.
LICHTY--And now in closing we want to say it is especially hard for the Journal to record this sad tragedy, as Mrs. Lichty came from Fullerton, Nebr., where the writer published a paper for many years. He knew Lola O'dell from infancy, having written the little lines that announced her birth, told of the little parties of her girlhood days, and then of her graduation from the High School. Written of the day when she went out in the country district to teach; mentioned the time she secured employment at Penney & Bryson's store and then of her departure with her parents for Twin Falls. As we learned of the sad ending of her young life all these things passed before our vision and we pondered of life and its mysteries. To the stricken parents we can say nothing that will lift the grief that fills their hearts, or do or say that which will take from this last act the grief that must be with them through all their years, but back among the friends and relatives of their old home there will be sorrow in many hearts at this unfortunate affair. The sympathy for them will be great at Lola's sad death."--Tiler (Idaho) Journal.
Columbus Tribune-Journal, August 23, 1911
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HELLBUSCH--Henry Hellbusch, who moved from Grand Prairie township to Nance County a few years ago, was killed yesterday afternoon near his home, west of Fullerton. He was driving a threshing engine, and in crossing a bridge the structure gave way. The Tender was thrown forward on the engine, catching the young man and crushing the life out of him. He lived about an hour after the accident happened.