The Columbus Journal, February 5, 1915
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BOGUS--Friends of Mrs. Ladslaus Bogus received word that she had passed away at her home in Tarnov Saturday after an illness of but one week with paralysis. Mrs. Bogus leaves to mourn her loss her husband Ladislaus Bogus and two daughters Mrs. John Shamek of Genoa and Mrs. Joseph Shamek of Tarnov. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church at Tarnov Monday morning. Interment was made in a near by cemetery. [Tarnov.]
The Columbus Telegram, February 12, 1915
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BOGUS--Eight days after being stricken with paralysis, Mrs. Stanislaus Bogus passed away. The stroke rendered her speechless and she did not regain the power of speech before her death. She was 68 years old and leaves to mourn her loss a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Joe Schemek, of Monroe, and Mrs. John Schemek, of this place, besides many friends. The funeral services were held Tuesday and interment made in St. Michael's cemetery. [Tarnov.]
The Columbus Journal, February 18, 1915
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage licenses were issued by County Judge Ratterman this week:
Bernard Janssen, Platte county; Emma B. Gehring, Platte county.
John Borchers, Platte county; Josephine L. Krause, Platte county.
Fritz Hollman, Platte county; Dorothea Sanders, Platte county.
John C. Wachal, Colfax county; Mary Sloup, Platte county.
The latter couple were married by Judge Ratterman.DIED
ELLIS--Bert William Ellis, a prominent farmer of this community, died at his home one mile east of the city, Wednesday. Mr. Ellis lived to be 79 years, 1 month and 21 days old. He was born in Illinois in 1836. When he grew to manhood he came to Omaha, Neb., where he engaged in the railroad business. He did freighting west for ten years. At this time his mother, sister and brother came west and the four settled on a farm in Douglas county. They were engaged in farming for four years when they moved to Platte county, settling in the Loseke community thirteen miles northeast of Columbus. Mr. Ellis lived here for sixteen years. At the end of this period he moved with his sister to his farm north of the fair grounds, where he resided until the time of his death. Besides his sister, he leaves one brother, who lives in Seattle, Wash. The funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Williams officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.BERNEY--George Berney, one of Platte county's pioneer settlers, died in this city last Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
The surviving near relatives are his son, J.F. Berney, and five grandchildren, one full sister, Barbara Stoffel, of Volz, Switzerland, also two half-brothers, Joseph Berney, of Greeley county, Nebraska, and Anton Berney, of Alexandria, Egypt. The deceased was born in Volz, Switzerland January 30, 1832. When only 6 years of age his mother died. Three years after he left home and was employed herding in Lindan, Germany. Two years later he went to Milan, Italy, where he lived with his uncle until 1854.
The following year found him in America working in the lumbering woods of Wisconsin and later steam-boating at New Orleans. In May, 1856, he arrived in Omaha, where he worked for John Green, a contractor, until March, 1857, when he left for Columbus afoot, carrying clothing and provisions. He settled on land nine miles northeast of Columbus, where he remained until 1860, when he sold the claim for $150. With this amount he purchased a team of oxen and journeyed to Colorado. He took up a hay claim about thirty-five miles from Denver, and until 1864 was engaged in making and hauling hay to Denver, receiving as much as $200 per ton. Through the overflowing of the Platte river the hay claim was covered with sand, rendering it worthless.
Then for one year he was engaged in freighting from Omaha to Denver. In the spring of 1865 he returned to Columbus and married Rosa Henggeler, who is also deceased. He then went to farming and stock raising five miles west of Columbus, being the first to ship corn-fed cattle to Chicago from Platte county. In 1892 he moved to Columbus, where he since resided.
Few men endured more hardships in the early days; camping out and fording streams in all kinds of weather, and being constantly in danger of attack by the Indians.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic church at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Joseph Berney, Sr., a brother, and his son, John, and also John and Netal Berney, sons of John Berney, Sr., deceased, all of whom reside in Greeley county, Nebraska. Fred Henggeler of Bellwood also attended.MENKE--The death of Mrs. Mary Gesina Menke, an old resident of Columbus, occurred at her home last Friday, at 6 o'clock in the morning. Mrs. Menke was born in Germany, March 16, 1838. At the time of her death she was 76 years of age. She came to this country a number of years ago and has lived here for the most part ever since her arrival to the United States. At the time of her death she was a widow, her husband having died a good many years ago. Mrs. Menke was buried Tuesday afternoon in Columbus cemetery. The services were conducted in the German Reformed church, Rev. Neumarker officiating.
The Columbus Journal, February 25, 1915
MARRIAGE LICENSES
George E. Johansen to Miss Sadie C. Wilson of Columbus.
August Weisner to Miss Almuth Bruker.
James Miller to Alice Horrocks, both of Madison.
Edward F. Stibel to Elizabeth Stevlova, both of Colfax county.
Louis A. Maier, jr., to Miss Marguerite Hegeman, both of Columbus.MARRIED
WEIR-DAVENPORT--Mr. David A. Weir of this city and Miss Helen Davenport of Ordway, Colorado, were married at the Presbyterian parsonage at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. George F. Williams of the Federated church officiating. Mr. Weir is in the employ of the Journal and is an excellent young man. The bride is a charming young lady from the state of sunshine, and has been the deputy recorder in her home county for the past two years.
The happy couple left for Omaha on a wedding trip, after which Mr. and Mrs. Weir will reside in Columbus. The Journal joins hosts of friends in best wishes for the newly weds.JOHANSEN-WILSON--A very pretty wedding was that of Miss Sadie C. Wilson to George E. Johansen, which was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Wilson, in this city, at noon Tuesday, February 23d, Rev. B. Johansen, of Latonia, Neb., brother of the groom, officiating.
After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served, the guests being only immediate relatives of the happy couple.
The newly weds left on an afternoon train for Kansas City, Sedalia and other Missouri towns, where they will spend their honeymoon. Returning to this city April 10, when they will be at home at 719 West Twentieth street.
The happy couple are among Columbus' most popular young folks and have a great many friends, who extend congratulations.DIED
ESCHLER--Mrs. Louisa Eschler died at her home on East Ninth street, this city, Tuesday, February 23, aged 61 years.
Mrs. Eschler has been a resident of Columbus for a number of years, and was respected and loved by all with whom she was acquainted. She was a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor. She leaves a family of several children to mourn her loss.
Funeral services were held at the German Methodist church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon and were largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. Harmes.BRIAN--Herbert J. Brian died at his home in this city last Monday, February 22. Though Mr. Brian had been sick for several weeks with typhoid pneumonia, only a few intimate friends were aware of the seriousness of his illness and his death was a shock to his innumerable friends in this city and vicinity. Mr. Brian was 33 years old, was born in Polk county and has resided in this section of Nebraska during his entire life. In 1907 he was married to Miss Mildred Davis of Silver Creek, and she, with one daughter besides his brothers and sisters, survive him. His brothers are A.R. and V.M. Brian, and sisters, Mrs. W.E. Roberts, Mrs. Will Fyfe and Mrs. Wade Troup, the latter residing in Kansas City, Mo.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Congregational church, and were conducted by Rev. Williams.
The deceased was a member of the Columbus Fire department, the Modern Woodman and the Masonic fraternity, all of which attended the funeral, the former marching in uniform and the latter holding its service at the grave.
The deceased was a very popular man, being industrious, always cheerful and ever friendly, and the sympathy of all goes to the bereaved family and relatives.DARLING--Albert M. Darling, one of the oldest citizens of this city, died at his home here, Wednesday, February 24, after an illness of only five days of pneumonia. The deceased was born in Dervin county, Indiana, June 14, 1840, and came to Columbus in 1868. In 1872 he was married to Miss Mettie Holman of this city, who died the following year.
Mr. Darling served with the 31st Iowa infantry for three years during the civil war. He is survived by two brothers, Frank, of Central City and Henry Darling of this city.
The funeral services were held at the undertaking parlors of Gass & Sons yesterday morning, Rev. Harry Huntington of the Methodist church officiating. The deceased was buried beside the bodies of his mother, wife and sister in the Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, March 4, 1915
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MEAGHER--James R. Meagher, familiarly known as "Uncle Jimmie", died at his home in this city at 5:48 Monday afternoon.
The deceased was born in Madrid, Spain, March 17, 1838, and came to America when a boy, locating at Toronto, Canada. February 8, 1866 he was married to Miss Margaret Conniff and shortly after the young couple moved to the United States. Mr. Meagher learned telegraphy and as an operator was one of the instructors of the now famous inventor, Thomas A. Edison.
At the beginning of the Civil war, Mr. Meagher enlisted in the signal corps, as a telegraph operator, and served an enlistment. After being discharged he re-enlisted in the 6th Kentucky cavalry and served until the close of the war.
He came to Columbus in 1873 and was employed by the Union Pacific railroad company until retired after serving the company for more than twenty-five years.
The deceased is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. W.C. Mason, of Lincoln and Mrs. Forrest Merrill of this city.
The funeral which was largely attended was held Thursday afternoon and conducted by the G.A.R. and Masonic orders of which he was a member.
Everybody in Columbus knew "Uncle Jimmie" and everybody was his friend. Ever kind and cheerful; ready to aid those who were in need and make life more enjoyable for all with whom he came in contact, made him one of the most popular of men.CZARNICK--This, Thursday morning at nine o'clock, Sylvester Orin Higbee shot and killed Thomas Czarnick, on the Little farm four and one-half miles northwest of Monroe. The men who were both employed by Gertrude M. Zimmerer who rents the farm, got into an altercation, and Higbee siezed his shot gun and shot his victim, the charge entering his head. Immediately after the shooting the officers were notified, and County Attorney Walter, Coroner Gass and Deputy Sheriff Bruke went to the scene of the trouble.
The dead man was left lying where he fell until the officers arrived. After viewing the remains and the surroundings the slayer and the woman were placed under arrest and brought to this city and placed in jail. The remains were also brought to Columbus and the inquest will be held tomorrow (Friday.)
Higbee admits that he fired the fatal shot and his reason for doing so seems to be that the dead man was a "bigger man" than he.
Higbee is a man about 30 to 35 years of age, of slender build and a cripple, having lost his right limb. Czarnick was about 25 years of age and is well known in this county, having lived here a number of years. The woman is also quite well known. Higbee has been in her employ as a farm hand for some time.
It seems that the parties to the trouble were drinking the night before and probably the shooting was the wind up of a brawl in which they had participated.
Those who know Higbee say that he is of a quarrelsome disposition and the officers were notified before reaching the house that it would be dangerous to get within range of his gun. Deputy Sheriff Burke, however paid little attention to the threats and went and got his man without resistance.SCHROEDER--Mrs. Sophia Schroeder died at her home 10 miles north of Columbus, Monday, March 1st, aged 65 years 6 months and 16 days. The deceased was born in Germany and came to Platte county over thirty years ago and for a number of years resided north of this city. She was a sister of the late Dr. A. Heintz who was a prominent business man in this city for a number of years.
Mrs. Schroeder and her husband were living alone on the farm and both were ill, no one seemed to know of the illness of the old people until Monday, when Mr. Schroeder attracted the attention of a passer by and informed him of the death of his wife.
The funeral occurred Wednesday.
The Columbus Journal, March 11, 1915
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ALT--Mrs. Cecelia Alt died at her home in this city Tuesday morning, March 9th, after an extended illness. The deceased was born in Austria seventy-eight years ago, and has been a resident of this country for a number of years. She was the wife of Franz Alt who died five years ago. The deceased has lived in COlumbus for the past three years and had many friends here.ANDERSON--Mr. A.R. Miller received word Tuesday conveying the sad intelligence of the death of Andrew Anderson, at El Centro, California, which occurred Sunday.
Mr. Anderson was inspecting the new hotel "Barbara Worth," now being erected by Harold wright at El Centro, when he stepped into a dark elevator shaft and fell fifteen feet, breaking his back and causing his death two hours later.
Mr. Anderson came to Columbus in the fall of 1880, and he with Mr. Roen established a private bank on the south side in the building now occupied by the Rothleitner Hardware Co. In 1882 Messrs. Anderson and Roen established the First National bank and Mr. Anderson was chosen president of the new organization, and continued in that office until 1909 when he moved to California, locating in the Imperial Valley.
The deceased leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss, his eldest son being the engineer of the Imperial Valley irrigation project, the largest in the world.
The many friends of the deceased in Columbus deplore his untimely death and extend their condolence to the bereaved family.
The Columbus Journal, March 18, 1915
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BECKWITH--Mrs. F.J. Beckwith died at her home near Oconee, Monday, March 15th, aged 66 years and 7 days.
The deceased was born in Stark county, Indiana, March 7th, 1849, and moved with her parents to Three Oaks, Michigan, where she was married to F.J.Beckwith on November 22, 1869. They moved to Nebraska in 1888, and for the past 11 years have resided on a farm near Oconee. The deceased was the mother of eleven children, eight of whom survive her. The other three died in infancy. She is also survived by her mother who resides at Central City and is 86 years old, and husband, besides other relatives.
The funeral services were conducted at the home at Oconee by Rev. George F. Williams, after which the body was taken to Central City where church services were held prior to burial.
The Columbus Journal, March 25, 1915
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BENNING--Mrs. Agnes Benning, wife of Gustave Benning, died at her home six miles northeast of this city Tuesday, March 23rd, aged 41 years. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Runge of this city, and having resided here in this vicinity for many years was well known and universally liked.
She is survived by a husband and four children, two sons and two daughters, besides many other relatives and friends who are deeply grieved by her untimely death.
The funeral occurred Thursday.
The Columbus Journal, April 1, 1915
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BOLT--Otto Bolt, a prominent and well known citizen of Platte county, died at Dr. Evans' sanitorium at 9 o'clock Sunday night, after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Bolt was born in Green county, N.Y., March 7, 1858, and moved to Platte county with his parents in 1879, settling on a farm near this city.
He resided on a farm until a few years ago, when he retired and came to COlumbus to live. By industry and prudence he had accumulated a competency, and since his retirement has spent his time in taking care of his interests and traveling. Mr. Bolt was a bachelor, and leaves to mourn his loss three sisters and two brothers, John R., of Denver, and Charles of this city; Mrs. Amelia Brown of Doniphan, Mo.; Mrs. Nellie Wagner, of Denver; Mrs. Maggie Hyatt, of Heyburn, Idaho.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. Dr. William.LOCH--Mrs. Phoebe Loch, aged 85 years, died at the home of her daughter in Wapato, Wash., March 26, and the remains arrived in Columbus for interment Wednesday. Mrs. Loch was formerly a resident of Platte county and lived on a farm northwest of this city. Fifteen years ago she and her husband moved to Washington where she has since resided. Mr. Loch died ten years ago and was buried in the Columbus cemetery.
This good old lady has a number of relatives living in Platte county of whom are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Lawrence of Monroe, and grand daughter Mrs. William LaRue of this city.
Funeral services were held at Gass and Company's undertaking parlors, conducted by Rev. Harry Huntington of the Methodist church.
The Columbus Journal, April 8, 1915
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HOLLENBECK--Last Monday at Lincoln memorial services for the late Chief Justice Hollenbeck of the state supreme court were held before that tribunal today. Prominent attorneys of the state who assisted included J.R. Dean of Broken Bow, J.J. Mahoney of Omaha, Judge Albert of Columbus. _.D. Williams of Albion and George _. Loomis of Fremont.
Chief Justice Morrissey, successor to the dead jurist, who went to his _ath early in January, made this comment on Judge Hollenbeck's life on behalf of the high bench:
"While yet a young man at the bar it was my good fortune to become acquainted with Judge Hollenbeck. From the beginning of that acquaintance till the close of his life I knew him intimately and well. He was a man of unimpeachable character, faithful, earnest, honest. He indulged neither frills nor foibles. He was gentle, affable and easy of approach, but, notwithstanding, his simplicity and modesty, as a judge, he was firm, forceful and efficient. He reasoned accurately, ruled firmly, and in his court justice ever held the lighted torch.
"Of him it may well be said:
"'None knew thee but to love thee Nor name thee but to praise.'
"As a tribute to his memory it is ordered that the resolutions prsented and remarks made be spread upon the records of the court, and published in the reports."
The Columbus Journal, April 15, 1915
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BENDER--Last Friday at 2:30 o'clock, the tolling of the church bell announced the sad news that Mr. Peter Bender who resided two miles south of town, had passed away. He had been in poor health for some time, and two weeks ago he was taken very ill with a bad attack of the grippe which confined him to his home for a week. On Monday he seemed to feel much better and the day being warm and sunny he rode with his son to town that afternoon. Although he looked worn and unwell, when asked how he felt he answered, "I feel fine." On his return from town he was seized with a severe attack of pneumonia which confined him to his bed. Dr. Canby was called at once and also a trained nurse from Omaha was summoned and all that loving hands could do was done to restore him to health, but all in vain. The Death Angel came Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Peter Bender was born in Mannaback, Germany, June 12, 1853. In 1857 he came to this country with his parents, locating at Henry, Ills. Later he was married to Miss Katherine Hatzenbelle. To this union were born eleven children, seven of whom still live. They are, Will, Chad, Eddie and George Bender, Mrs. John Ternus Jr., Mrs. Conrad Hitner of Cornlea, and Mrs. Chester Waylie of Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Bender died nine years after the family moved to Nebraska. January 12, 1895 he was reunited in marriage to Miss Katherine Thayon. Five children were born to this union, four of whom are still living and at home. Mr. Bender leaves a kind, loving wife, eleven children, three brothers, Henry, Joe and John Bender, three sisters, Mrs. Steve German of Humphrey, Mrs. Fred Vernackern of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Ed Seibel of Elgin besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held Monday at 9:00 o'clock from Sacred Heart church where a Requiem High Mass was held for the repose of the departed soul. After the ceremony the remains were laid to rest in the Humphrey Catholic cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Modern Woodmen, the Woodmen of the World, the A.O.U.W. and the Sons of Herman. The members of these orders attended in a body to pay their last respects to their departed member. The entire community extends their sympathy to the bereaved family.BORYS, LASSEK, KOZIOL--Three Funerals Held Wednesday
The village of Duncan was singularly unfortunate when the grim reaper death visited that place this week. The aged and infant were taken from their loved ones, and on Wednesday morning the very unusual happened when three funerals were held in the village. The funerals were those of Casmer Borys, Mrs. Rosalia Lassek and little Dennis Koziol.
Casmer Borys died at his home west of Duncan, April 12, aged 81 years. The deceased has been a resident of this county nearly 30 years and was a prosperous, popular and respected citizen. He leaves a wife and three children, Charles and Frank who reside in this county and Kate, who is one of the sisters in charge of the Catholic hospital at Lincoln. The funeral services were held at the Catholic church at Duncan Wednesday morning.
Rosalia Lossek [sic], aged 68 years and 8 months, died at her home seven miles west of this city last Monday and was buried at Duncan Wednesday. Mrs. Lassek had been a resident of this county for a number of years and leaves a large family, also many other relatives and friends to mourn her death.
Dennis Martin Koziol, the eighteen-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koziol, died Tuesday, April 13th, and was buried Wednesday.
The Columbus Telegram, April 16, 1915
LASSEK--Mrs. Rose Lassek, a resident of this vicinity for nearly half a century, passed away Monday evening at 10 o'clock, aged 68 years and 8 months. She was the last remaining member of the first five families who homesteaded about four miles northeast of Duncan in the early days. Her husband died in 1895. Mrs. Lassek was a native of German Poland. She came to the United States in 1866 and spent the first year and a half in Illinois. In March, 1868, she and her husband came to Columbus and homesteaded along with four other families four miles northeast of Duncan. There she made her home until her death. The Lasseks were fair samples of the early pioneers who experienced hardships in the new country that to the younger generation seem almost unbelievable. In the early days Mr. Lassek carried his grain over the railroad bridge into Columbus. He would exchange produce for merchandise, as money was scarce. About the only good coin obtainable was secured by selling butter, eggs and poultry on the trains. The first cow Mr. and Mrs. Lassek got cost them $75. She was of the type known as a "boarder" in these days of scientific farming as she wouldn't give enough milk to pay for her keep. They finally traded her off for a more productive bossie and had to part with another $75 to bind the bargain. By careful saving they succeeded in getting a yoke of cattle and were then able to commence working their land. When they attained financial affluence sufficient to buy a team of horses they were sure happy. In the years that followed they became wealthy and prominent residents of the community. Mrs. Lassek was the mother of fourteen children, of whom eleven survive her. They are: Mrs. Mary Nitkowski, of Ashton, Neb.; Steve Lassek, of Duncan; Sister Marcellina, of Hammond, Ind.; Joe Lassek, of Duncan; John Lassek, of Alba, Neb.; Mike and Frank Lassek, residing on the old home place; Mrs. John Zoucha, of Krokaw [sic]; Mrs. John Paprocki, of Tarnov; Mrs. Josephine Zoucha, of Tarnov.
The Columbus Journal, April 22, 1915
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DAVIS--Jenkin Davis of Carroll, Nebraska, formerly a resident of Lindsay, and well known in this county, died at Dr. Evan's hospital Monday, and was taken to Carroll for burial Tuesday. The deceased was 76 years of age and for some time had been suffering with a complication of diseases. He was brought to Columbus for treatment last Saturday, but his condition was hopeless and he lingered until Monday.BARNES--Joseph J. Barnes, who formerly lived on a farm south of the city, and who with his family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado, March 1st this year was struck by a train at that place Monday afternoon and was killed.
Since moving to Colorado Mr. Barnes has been subject to dizzy spells and it is thought that he was attacked by one as he was crossing the track and fell in front of an oncoming train.
The deceased was born near Danville, Ill., October 28, 1857 and resided in Illinois until about 1884 when he moved to Nebraska. July 7, 1887, he was married to Elizabeth Waggoner and to this union eight children were born, six of whom are still living. They are: Mrs. John Donahue of Platte Center, Mrs. Harley Gaston of Wray, Colorado, Wilmer, Florence and Charles Barnes who reside in Fort Morgan.
Funeral services were held at Fort Morgan after which the remains were brought to this city and another service held at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Harry Huntington. Interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
Mr. Barnes was a pioneer in this section of Nebraska, was industrious and honest, and had the respect of all who knew him. His life was spent on a farm and his methods were those of the progressive farmer and raiser of fine stock and poultry and as such he became quite noted. His untimely and violent death was a shock to all in Columbus and vicinity.
The Columbus Journal, May 6, 1915
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage licenses were issued by County Judge Ratterman this week: George J. Swartwood and Mrs. Bessie B. Swartweed, both of Kearney. Marvin J. Waugh and Fern Little of Genoa.DIED
KOCH--Fred Koch, an old and respected citizen of this city, died last Sunday May 2nd at his home at 309 West Fourteenth street. The deceased was 82 years of age. He was born and raised in Germany and was a veteran of the wars of 1866 and 1870 in that country, and in 1872 came to America. He moved to Columbus ten years ago, and resided here continuously up to his death. The deceased is survived by a widow and five children. The funeral was held Tuesday, services being conducted by Rev. Neumarker, at the residence.WHALEY--Mr. Charles Whaley, one of the prominent business men of this city died at St. Mary's hospital at 11:30 Sunday morning, after being confined to his bed about ten days.
Mr. Whaley was born in Columbus, December 30, 1865, and has been a resident of this city all his life with the exception of nine years which time he resided in Ogden, Utah.
Mr. Whaley has been in poor health for a number of years, but his death was quite a shock to his many friends, for only a few days ago he informed them that he was feeling fine, and thought his health was improving.
For several years past Mr. Whaley has conducted the Columbus Steam Laundry and was a successful business man, having the esteem of all who knew him.
He leaves a widow and one son, besides many relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Federated church, conducted by Rev. Thomas Griffiths. Interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.WILL--Last Sunday John Will, a prominent young man of Richland was drowned while swimming in McAllister lake. Mr. Will with some other men went in bathing, and when in about fourteen feet of water the unfortunate man became overcome and went to the bottom. His companions called for help and Mr. Wunderlick and Mr. Tinkle, who were fishing on the other side of the lake, fully three-quarters of a mile away went to their assistance. These gentlemen immediately fished for the body of the unfortunate man and brought it to the surface in a few minutes, then everything possible was done to resusitate it, but to no avail.
The drowned man was the son of Mr. Will, the Richland merchant and was well known and popular. He leaves a wife and two children besides numerous relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death.
The Columbus Journal, May 13, 1915
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JERDON--Returning home from Osceola last Friday, James Jerdon living seventeen miles northeast of that town met his death in an automobile accident. He was driving twenty-five miles an hour and in attempting to pass a buggy going in the same direction he lost control of the car, with the result that it overturned and pinned him underneath the running board crushing his skull.
In the machine with Mr. Jerdon were his wife and daughter, the latter having a baby in her arms. While both were thrown some distance from the machine, they received only minor bruises. Mr. Braithwait, who was in the buggy was also thrown out of his rig and fell within a few inches of Jerdon.
Mr. Jerdon was about 75 years of age and had resided on his farm fourteen years. He was an old soldier and member of the G.A.R.
Mrs. Jerdon was brought to St. Mary's hospital in this city, where she is getting along nicely.
The Columbus Journal, May 20, 1915
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KRUSE-DRESS--A very pretty wedding took place at St. Joseph's Catholic church Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock, the interesting occasion being the wedding of Mr. George Kruse of Humphrey and Miss Lillian Dress of this place. Rev. Father Laborius officiated at the ceremony and at Nuptial High Mass. The attendants were the bride's sister Margaret and the groom's brother Leo. After the ceremony a wedding reception was held at the bride's home at which a number of relatives and a few close friends were present.
The bride is the third daughter of Mr. Henry Dress, is very popular among her associates; has scores of friends who wish her success and happiness during wedded life. The groom is a young man who is employed as clerk in the Dier's store Humphrey, enjoys a wide acquaintance of friends who speak of him as a gentleman whose every act gives evidence of his being a splendid young man.
The happy couple left on a short wedding trip after which they will go to housekeeping in Humphrey.SAVAGE-KIAPAST--A beautiful marriage ceremony celebrated with all its religious solemnity and religious dignity was that which united Mr. Frank Savage of Tarnov and Miss Mary Kiapast of this place on Wednesday morning, May 18th. The marriage rite was performed and the Nuptial High Mass celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Father Laborius. The attendants were the Misses Julia Kiapast and Katie Savage, Messrs. Joe Kiapast and Joe Savage. After the ceremony the happy couple proceeded to the home of the bride where the near relatives and close friends celebrated the event. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kiapast. She is a young lady who is held in very high regard by her many friends in her home community. The groom is an industrious young man who has gained the respect of all who know him.
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ROBERTS--Sad indeed was the news which spread Sunday morning of the accidental death of pretty little Vivian Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Roberts. While Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were doing the morning milking little Vivian arose from bed where she and her little sister had been sleeping and attempted to replenish the fire. Sunday being an exceptionally cold and windy day the fire was probably greater than she expected and in some manner her clothing was ignited. When Mrs. Roberts returned she found little Vivian's clothes all aflame and as soon as possible she tore the clothes from the child, but she had been too badly burned to escape death. She was conscious up to the last and related her little story to her parents. She was about three and a half years old and was a child with a pleasing and loving disposition. The parents are prostrate with grief. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon and interment was made in St. John's cemetery. The entire community extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents.WILSON--Paul Wilson of Humphrey, who for several years has been in the employ of Mr. McKillip of that city, died at the Evans hospital at 4:45 o'clock Thursday morning, his death being caused by internal injuries received when the auto he was driving tipped over last Sunday.
Mr. Wilson was driving on the road northeast of this city when the accident occurred, and after having his car righted, said he thought he was uninjured, as he suffered no pain. Monday however, he was taken seriously ill and brought to the hospital where an examination proved that he was injured internally.
The deceased was about 35 years of age, and was a clever, gentlemanly fellow, well liked by all who knew him. He was a single man.
The Columbus Journal, May 27, 1915
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KELLY--A tornado of terrific proportions swept down upon the northeast corner of Greeley county shortly after 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, and the result was one killed and about a dozen seriously injured. The dead is Mrs. Thomas Kelly, and the seriously injured is Mr. Kelly, probably fatally, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Haggarty and two children all of Greeley county, and John Weiland and sister, living across the line in Madison county. Mrs. Kelly was killed by being crushed by the wreckage of the Kelly home which was totally destroyed. The path of the storm cloud is described as being from one hundred to six hundred feet wide, in length where the greatest damage was done three to four miles. Along its path there is said to be scores of dead horses, cattle and other stock.
The Columbus Journal, June 3, 1915
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HEIDEN--The funeral of Louis Heiden, living seven miles north of Columbus, was held Monday morning at 11:30, the services being conducted by Rev. Mueller of the Shell Creek German Lutheran church. The remains were laid to rest in the Columbus cemetery. The deceased was 82 years old and death resulted from hardening of the arteries. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Emil Farrer, of Montrose, S.D., and two sons, Louis and Otto, to mourn his demise.SHERMAN--Mrs. Lena Sherman of Portland, Ore., daughter of Gottlieb Klaus, living across the Platte river bridge, died Sunday evening, death resulting from cancer of the abodomen, with which she has been suffering for a number of months. Mrs. Sherman was aged 46 years, 9 months and 26 days. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church, being conducted by Rev. Huntington. Her remains were interred in the Columbus cemetery. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her husband and two children and other sorrowing relatives.
The Columbus Journal, June 10, 1915
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following marriage licenses have been issued in the county judge's office:
Mark W. Smith, Albion, 36; Evelyn Parker, Albion, 22
Barney Cowgal, Clarks, 22; Susan A. Zeigler, Monroe, 22
B.W. Huddle, Battle Creek, 21; Gladys V. Luten, Meadow Grove, 20
Otto Held, Columbus, 27; Rose E. Mueller, Columbus, 18
John L. Cerny, Osceola, 23; Mary B. Pawloski, Duncan, 23
Harry J. Williams, Columbus, 23; Elsie Greiner, Columbus, 21
Carl W. Mengel, North Carolina, 26; Lillian E. Pearse, Genoa, 25MARRIED
DOWNS-McTAGGERT--Miss Grace McTaggert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney McTaggert of this city, and Joseph Downs of Ft. Wayne, Ind., were married Monday at a nuptial high mass at St. Bonaventure's cnurch by Rev. Father Cyriac at 8 o'clock Monday.
The bride wore a white French embroidered voile dress covered with net and filet lace, a large picture hat and carried white roses.
The bridesmaid wore an embroidered dress and carried pink roses. The groom wore the conventional blue.
The attendants were Miss Ovilla Squires of Omaha, and Otto Walter of this city. Immediately after the ceremony a three course wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home for the immediate family.
They left at noon for Chicago, Fort Wayne, Ind., after which a trip will be taken to the Great Lakes.
They will return in two weeks and will reside with the bride's parents for awhile.
Miss McTaggert is well known and one of the most popular young ladies of this city; she is a graduate of the Columbus High school, and a member of the Modern Priscilla club. Mr. Downs is a traveling salesman and has made many friends in the city. The members of the Modern Priscilla club accompanied the happy couple as far as Schuyler.DIED
BROVEAK--Mathew Broveak, living at the corner of Grover and Twelfth streets, died Tuesday morning of dropsy, with which he has been ill for a long time. He was 83 years of age at the time of his death and has been a resident of Columbus for a number of years. He leaves a wife, four sons and three daughters to mourn his loss. The children are Paul of this city, Frank of Minneapolis, Tony of Kansas City, Max of Sioux City. The daughters are Mrs. Wm. Stein and Miss Leona of this city, and Mrs. James Canine of New Orleans. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at St. Bonaventure's Catholic church and will be conducted by Father Cyriac.GOETZ--Hon. John Goetz, county supervisor of District No. 1, died at his home near Creston at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning. The news was a shock to his many friends in Columbus, as it will be to all residents of Platte county. Though in poor health none thought that Mr. Goetz' affliction was serious enough to prove fatal.
John Goetz was an old resident of Platte county, coming here from Milwaukee, Wis., where he was reared. He was prudent and thrifty and together with his industry and sterling integrity he amassed a competency and became one of the county's most influential citizens. Everyone in the county knew Mr. Goetz and all respected him. He was always a pleasant gentleman to meet and converse with; was a good neighbor and a kind and indulgent parent.
Mr. Goetz was a member of the county board of supervisors, and as such proved to be an excellent business man and a careful and efficient public servant. In the loss of John Goetz the county loses a faithful worker, and his brother officers lose one who was held in high esteem by them as a public officer and personal friend.
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The funeral of Hon. John Goetz will be held from his late residence at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon. The pall bearers will be Supervisors Schure, Anderson, Peterson, Cother, Kyle and Smith, his colleagues on the county board of supervisors. All the county officers will attend and a great many other friends of the deceased from this city will also attend.
The Columbus Telegram, September 17, 1915
DIED
DOODY--Michael Doody, who was probably the oldest man residing in this section of the state, passed away Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. W. Perkinson, at the advanced age of 105 years. He was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and migrated to America in his early youth, and was one of the early settlers of Platte county, settling here while Nebraska was still a territory. He and his wife, who preceded him to the Great Beyond about fifteen years ago, suffered the hardships that are usually encountered in pioneer life. He was one of Platte county's substantial citizens, possessed a kind and generous disposition, and was ever ready to assist the needy. The surviving members of the family are his daughter, Mrs. R. W. Perkinson, of this place, and with whom he spent the last years of his life; three sons, Patrick, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Michael, of California, and Charles, of Platte Center; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was also an uncle by marriage to Charles Carrig, Jerry Carrig and J. J. Burke, all residing at Columbus. The funeral services will be held this (Friday) morning from St. Joseph's Catholic church, with interment in St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Columbus Telegram, September 24, 1915
DIED
DOODY--The funeral of the late Michael Doody was held last Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church, with interment in the parish cemetery. The pall bearers were Michael Murphy, D. P. Mahoney, James Hennessy, F. P. Clother, Charles Sandberg and Ed Perkinson. Many people from Columbus, old acquaintances of the Doody family, and Misses Mary Dineen and Mae Schafer, of Alliance, attended the obsequies.