The Monroe Republican, October 4, 1901
BIRTHS
ANDERSON--Born, September 30, to Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Anderson, a girl of standard weight. [Loup Valley.]VOLZ--Born, on Monday, September 30, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Volz, a daughter.
DIED
PEARSON--Died, Ida E. Pearson, wife of A.O. Pearson and daughter of Jonas and Christina Hedman. She was born on the old homestead September 5, 1871, and died at her home September 30, 1901, aged 30 years and 25 days. About a year and a half ago a sore appeared on her jaw, which at the time was supposed to be caused from a decayed tooth, but later developed into a cancer, from which she suffered until relieved by death. The funeral was held at the Friends church Tuesday, October 1. Rev. Crews of Genoa and Rev. Molstrom of Looking Glass conducted the services. Her body was laid to rest in the Highland cemetery by the side of her daughter Edith, who died November 6, 1898. A husband and four children, beside her father and sister Emma remain to mourn her loss. The entire neighborhood extends to them its comfort and sympathy in this sad hour of sorrow.
... [Loup Valley.]
The Columbus Journal, October 9, 1901
DIED
WAGNER--Friday night about 11:30, in the Union Pacific yards west of the coal chute, Robert A. Wagner's left foot became so fastened between rails that he could not extricate himself, but had the left leg crushed, and seemingly all the tendons of his body fearfully wrenched. He was immediately taken to the office of Drs. Martyn, Evans & Geer, and the lower part of the limb amputated by Drs. Martyn and son, and Dr. Hansen, assisted by Ferd. Stires.
At 1:30 he was taken to his residence on Fourteenth street and amputation was made of the leg close to the body, but blood-poisoning set in and the sufferer, conscious to the very last, found relief in death at 6:30 Saturday evening, the physicians in the meantime doing everything that could be done for his comfort.
The funeral services were held at the Catholic church this Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock with burial in the nearby cemetery.
Robert A. Wagner was born at Ottawa, Illinois, December 23, 1865, and was consequently in the thirty-sixth year of his age. He came to Nebraska in 1884, and has since made this city his home. He was married October 12, 1889, to Miss Emma Gregorius, and leaves to mourn his departure to the Spirit Land, his widow and son, Leonard, ten years of age, besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wagner, his brother Jacob and sister, Mrs. J. Greisen.
He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, the Highlanders and the Orpheus society, members of the latter two attending the funeral as organizations.FRAZIER--Thomas Frazier, who for twelve years had been afflicted with catarrh of the stomach, and for five years past with asthma, died Wednesday last in the 71st year of his age. He was born in Wayne county, Indiana, and leaves a widow, two daughters, Miss Lulu Frazier and Mrs. Fred. Brunhober, and three sons, Daniel, Joseph and John. The funeral was held Friday, 10 a.m., Rev. Olcott officiating.
PEARSON--Died, at her residence two miles east of Genoa on September 30, Mrs. Ida E. Pearson, wife of Andrew Pearson, aged 30 years and 25 days. Mrs. Pearson was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Headman. Mrs. Pearson died from the effects of a cancer from which she has been a sufferer for many months. The deceased leaves a husband and four children besides her parents and sisters to mourn her departure, all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction.--Genoa Leader.
POWERS--John Powers, formerly of this vicinity, now living near Albion, Boone county, returned from the west Sunday, bringing with him the remains of his third son, John, aged twenty years, taking the train here for home Monday morning, the funeral, we learn, to be this Tuesday. The accident causing his death was due to the spreading of rails on a railroad in Alberta, Canada. Four, including Mr. Powers and his son, were sitting on one seat at the time the car was thrown twenty feet into the ditch, the father not receiving a scratch, but the son suffering a fractured leg, from which, by blood poisoning, his death occurred Thursday last. The family will have the sincere sympathy of their old neighbors here in their severe affliction.
BORN--Samuel Born and a neighbor young man, Howard Blodgett of the vicinity of Duncan, went by wagon Monday of last week to Fremont for the purpose of getting winter apples. On the way home, Born was taken suddenly and severely ill, and went back several miles to Fremont, where he was placed in a hospital, his trouble being pronounced appendicitis. An operation was performed, but it was too late, an autopsy showing such a twisted condition of his bowels that he could not possibly have recovered, gangrene having also set in. He died on Friday. The young man was about twenty-one years old and leaves, besides his aged mother, four brothers and two sisters. About twenty years ago, his father met his death, being run over by a railroad train. The funeral was from the family residence near Duncan Sunday afternoon last at 2 o'clock, services by Rev. Braun at the school house at Duncan at 2:45 with burial in the Duncan cemetery.
WING--The infant daughter of William Wing died Friday morning aged two days, and was buried Friday afternoon.
The Monroe Republican, October 11, 1901
MARRIED
McCROSKEY-DeLARM--D.L. McCroskey and Miss Azalea L. DeLarm were married Wednesday, October 9, at the home of the bride's parents, Petersburg, Neb. The couple will make their home in Monroe, having rented C.A. Gerrard's dwelling.DIED
SMITH--Another sudden and unexpected death has been added to the list of those which have recently happened in our community. Mrs. J.T. Smith died Wednesday morning about three o'clock, having been apparently in her ordinary health the preceeding day. The news came as a great blow to her relatives and many friends. It was found necessary to somewhat hasten the time of burial, so the funeral service was held Thursday afternoon, at Trinity church, Monroe. A memorial service and sermon will also be held at the above church Sunday forenoon, October 13, at 11 o'clock.
The Eastern Star had charge of the funeral and the remains were laid to rest in the Friends cemetery.
Mrs. Jeanette P. Smith was born in Walton, N.Y., November 18, 1875, and died October 9, 1901, at Monroe, Nebraska. Her parents moved from New York to Nebraska in 1880. On April 8, 1896, she was married to Mr. J.T. Smith, who with an only son, Howard, are left to mourn their loss. She was formerly a member of the Methodist church, but for the past two years has been a communicant of the Episcopal church, of which she remained a devout and consistent member until her death. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and Women's Christian Temperance Union. Her church, as well as the community in general, will keenly feel their loss, but all are comforted by the knowledge that she departed this life with a bright hope of a blessed immortality.
The Columbus Journal, October 16, 1901
BIRTHS
EWING--Born, Monday October 14, to Mrs. L.A. Ewing, a son, weight ten pounds. Mother and son, well, and the father as modest and nonchalant as could be expected under the circumstances.MARRIED
LORD-SAFLEY--We see, by the Fullerton Post, that the 17th of September, at Chicago, Daniel Lord and Miss Safley, were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock. The Journal unites with Mr. Lord's many old-time friends here, in congratulations. Mr. Lord has business interests at Denver, Colorado, and Fullerton, Nebraska, with residence at Denver.DIED
FRANCIS--The particulars have not as yet been received of the death of Peter Francis at his ranch near Brock, Utah, Monday night of last week, except that he was shot twice in the head by a stage driver named Russell, and that death was instantaneous. Mr. Francis was married to Miss Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Elston of this city, who has the sympathy of all her friends in her bereavement.BARKER--Samuel M. Barker, well-known to many Journal readers of Platte county, having lived here years ago, and engaged extensively in the feeding of sheep near the city, died at about 11 o'clock Saturday last, October 12, at his home, Silver Creek, Nebraska. Mr. Barker served two years as president of the state board of agriculture, and was for a number of years a member of the board. He was 74 years of age and had suffered for more than two months with diabetes.
BUTLER--Harold, the eight-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butler, died Thursday morning, after a few days' illness, with cholera infantum. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. Roach. The parents have the sincere sympathy of their many friends.
WURDEMAN--Mr. and Mrs. August Wurdeman on Thursday last lost by death their infant son, aged 24 hours.
RUFFLING--John Ruffling, son of Peter Ruffling, living near St. Bernard, died last Monday evening of typhoid fever, after an illness of only a few days. This is an extremely sad affair. The deceased was 25 years of age, just in the prime of life, and he was a young man highly respected by all his acquaintances. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and Woodmen of the World of this place. The funeral was held at the St. Bernard Catholic church Wednesday afternoon, quite a number attending from here.--Humphrey Democrat.
The Columbus Telegram, October 18, 1901
DIED
LYNCH--Thomas Lynch, a pioneer of Platte county, died Monday afternoon between four and five o'clock on the old homestead in Shell Creek valley, which had been his continuous residence for forty-two years. He passed his seventy-sixth birthday. He had passed his seventy-sixth birthday [sic]. His death is attributed to that condition from which no man has yet been able to find escape--a life of so many active years that every source of vitality has been exhausted--popularly known to every class of men as old age. Thomas Lynch was one of three settlers who located a home in the Shell Creek valley in 1859. He had never been a public man, but he was a man known to everyone who has resided long in this county. He was simply an honest and practical farmer, one whose land holdings amounted to over five hundred acres, and who for years had enjoyed a life of ease in the fruits of accumulated labor. He was born in Ireland. Before coming to Nebraska he lived at Dayton, Ohio, where he was married to Miss Johanna Foley, who is still living. He leaves three sons and four daughters, namely, James W., Thomas F., Daniel D., Misses Maggie, Nellie and Mary Lynch, all of this county, and Mrs. Kate Morris, of New York city. The funeral occurred frmo the family residence at 9 o'clock and from the Catholic church in Platte Center at 10 o'clock this morning. Interment in St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, October 23, 1901
WEDDING ANNOUCEMENT
HELLBUSCH-HOEFLEMAN--The wedding at the St. John church, Oldenbusch, Thursday, of Mr. E. Hellbusch to Miss Emily, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hoefelman, is looked forward to with pleasure by many of their friends.MARRIED
HUTCHINS-GALLEY--Married, Sunday October 13, by Elder H.J. Hudson, at the Latter-Day Saints church after the morning service, Charles N. Hutchins of Meadow Grove, Madison county, and Miss Anna Galley, daughter of Elder G.W. Galley of this city. The happy couple started Wednesday morning for their future home at Meadow Grove, followed by the good wishes of their friends.MEYER-LABENS--Married, Thursday morning last between 11 and 12 o'clock, at the Lutheran church near Shell Creek, by Rev. Grauenhorst, William Meyer and Miss Louisa Wilhelmina Labens. They have the good wishes of all their acquaintance in their new relations.
OTTIS-??--Mr. Thos. Ottis and Miss Mary returned last Saturday from St. Paul where they went to attend the wedding of Frank Ottis. Mr. Ottis says the marriage took place according to arrangements and that Frnak and his bride left for Chicago, New York and Boston to spend their honey-moon.--Humphrey Democrat.
DIED
SCHRAM--Sunday morning, October 20, at 3 o'clock, George W. Schram, after a lingering illness, departed this life, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. J.P. Becker, of this city.
He was the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schram; was born in Huntington county, Indiana, April 9, 1860. Moved to Illinois with the family early in life, and with them came to Nebraska in 1872. He had a severe illness in early youth which left him afflicted with a cough, which was annoying to him, but not painful.
He had employment with Dr. C.B. Stillman, when he conducted his drug-store on Eleventh street this city.
In 1881, his health failing him somewhat, he went to Denver, where for two years he was engaged in like work as here.
About forty miles south of Denver James Brown, formerly of this county and a friend of Mr. Schram's, had a ranch, and advised him to try the climate, which he did until in 1896 in February, when, (after a severe spell of sickness from an abscess), he was brought back to this city, where he improved somewhat, remaining two years and then returned to Colorado. This time his sojourn in that state was until March 11, of this year, when his brother Daniel again made the sad journey to the sunshine state, returning with the failing brother on the 14th of March.
Since that date George had steadily failed, not without times of seeming returning strength, until the end came.
The surviving brothers are Jacob; John of Seattle, Washington, and Daniel. The sisters, Mrs. Caroline Mast, Minnesota; Mrs. J.P. Becker and Miss Lizzie Schram.
Funeral services this Tuesday aftenroon at the residence of Mrs. Becker, Rev. Neumarker officiating.
The sorrowing relatives have the sincere sympathy of all their acquaintances in their bereavement.LYNCH--Thomas Lynch one of the oldest settlers of the Shell Creek valley died at his residence three miles from Platte Center, on Monday afternoon of last week. He was a native of Ireland, came to America early in life, living at Freeport, Illinois. At Dayton, Ohio, he was married to Miss Johanna Foley, who still survives him. He lived for a while in Omaha, moving to this county in 1857 locating in Shell Creek valley, a beautiful site for a home. His life has been an honorable one throughout, and he had the respect of all who knew him. He leaves, besides the faithful partner of his joys and sorrows, three sons and four daughters: James W., Thomas F., Daniel D., Mrs. Kate Morris of New York City, Misses Maggie, Nellie and Mary Lynch. The funeral was Friday morning, from the residence at 9 o'clock, and from the Catholic church in Platte Center at 10 o'clock, burial in St. Joseph's cemetery.
BESCH--Anton Besch died at St. Mary's hospital Sunday, October 20, of liver complaint. He was born in Austria, in 1868, coming to America twelve years ago. Funeral services were held this Tuesday forenoon 10:30 at the Catholic church; interment in the Catholic cemetery.
SCHILZ--As we close our forms we learn that at 11:30 this Tuesday forenoon Peter Schilz, father of William and John Schilz, died in this city, aged 87 years, 9 months and 2 days. The funeral will be Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock. HIs widow survives him. A sketch of his life will appear in next week's Journal.
ENGLISH--Sister Machalina, a young woman of 23 years, died at the hospital Friday afternoon, after an illness of several months, with consumption. She was known here among students of the St. Francis Academy as Mamie English, a few years ago, before joining the Sisterhood. Services were held Saturday morning in the Catholic church and the body was taken Sunday to Omaha for burial. Michael English, father of the deceased, came up to accompany the remains to Omaha.
PUGH--Billie Pugh, a cowboy who went with Buffalo Bill's Wild West on his foreign tour and remained in England, died at the Middlesex hospital in London, October 5, of consumption. He came from Texas to Nebraska years ago with horses, and worked some time for Troy Hale in Madison county.
The Monroe Republican, October 25, 1901
DIED
NELSON--Greig G. Nelson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson, died Monday evening, aged 3 weeks and 4 days. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Asmus officiating and the remains were interred in the St. Edward cemetery. [Wattsville.]
The Columbus Journal, October 30, 1901
MARRIAGE LICENSES
A marriage license has been issued to Thomas Henry Costello of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Mary Wilma Powers of Columbus, Neb.--David City Press.MARRIED
DUSTIN-HATFIELD--Miss Maud Hatfield, daughter of J.S. Hatfield formerly of this city, now of Salida, Colorado, was married the 22d to Mr. Richard Dustin also of Salida. They will make their home in Onint, Colorado. The friends of Mrs. Dustin will extend congratulations.DIED
GLUR--August Glur, who died Monday of blood-poisoning, after an illness of four days, is to be buried Thursday morning. He was 37 years old May 30 last; born in Canton Bern, Switzerland; he has lived here the last thirty-four years. He leaves four sisters and four brothers to mourn his departure. He had many good traits of character.SCHMID--Traugott Schmid who lived west of the Loup and had been afflicted with blindness, suffered a stroke of paralysis lately, and died Tuesday morning. He was a native of Saxony and born in 1827. He came to this country in 1871, his wife dying two years ago. He leaves an only son, Louis. The funeral will be Thursday morning, burial at Duncan.
SCHILZ--In addition to what appeared in last week's Journal in regard to Peter Schilz, who died Tuesday of last week, we note that he was born near Trier, Germany, Jan. 20, 1814; married in 1835 to Miss Margaret Hippert, who died in 1871. They had five children, two of whom survive, John of Oconee and William of this city. His second wife survives him at the age of 84 years. They have lived in Columbus since 1888. The funeral was last Thursday, burial in Catholic cemetery.
MOODY--Josiah Moody, years ago a teacher in the public schools of this county, died Friday morning at 1:30 of typhoid pneumonia. He was taken ill with typhoid fever two months ago while teaching at Papillion. It was thought he would recover, until pneumonia set in. He was 46 years of age, and a member of the Modern Woodmen. The funeral was at Osceola Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church. He leaves a wife and two children.
The Monroe Republican, November 1, 1901
BIRTHS
GILLAN--Born, on Wednesday, October 30, to Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Gillan, a son. [Okay.]
The Columbus Telegram, November 1, 1901
MARRIED
DUSTIN-HATFIELD--Columbus friends have received announcements of the marriage of Miss Maud, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Hatfield, formerly of this city, to Richard Dustin. The wedding was a quiet affair at the home of the groom in Villa Park, Colorado, where Mr. Dustin occupies a responsible position with the Denver Steel and Fuel Co.SCHUMAKER-LIEBIG--In the Catholic church at Platte Center last Tuesday the marriage ceremony of Mr. John Schumaker and Miss Mary Liebig was solemnized by Rev. Fr. Hyacinth. During the afternoon and evening a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents eight miles north of Columbus, between two and three hundred guests being present. The nuptial celebration was attended by several people from this place.
DIED
SCHMIDT--Early Tuesday morning J.W.T. Schmidt passed away at his home near the Loup river bridge, as the result of a stroke of paralysis--the third within the past three weeks. He was 74 years of age, born in Germany, and had been a resident of this county since 1871, residing continuously upon the farm which witnessed his death. For the past three years he had been afflicted with total blindness. From a family of seven children one son, Ludwig, survives. Mrs. Schmidt died about three years ago. Funeral services were held from the German Lutheran church at Duncan yesterday under direction of Rev. H. Miessler.GLUR--As a result of blood-poisoning caused by an infected wood sliver which entered his hand about two weeks ago, Charles A. Glur died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Glur in southeast Columbus, between five and six o'clock last Tuesday morning. He had suffered little inconvenience from the injury and did not realize its serious nature until last Friday, when he became so ill that he was compelled to remain in__r. For several hours before death the man was unconscious. He was born thirty-seven years ago in Switzerland, and had resided in Columbus for thirty-two years. He was never married. He had been quite an active member of the city fire department, which organization attended the funeral service in the German Reformed church yesterday forenoon. Burial was made in Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, November 6, 1901
DIED
BERLYM--Mrs. Robert McCray received word Sunday of the death of her father Hiram Berlym, of Carleton, Ohio. He had suffered a stroke of paralysis a few days before his death. Mr. Berlym was 79 years old. Mrs. McCray was unable to go to the funeral on account of suffering from burned feet caused by an accident.BURKE--William Burke passed away Tuesday afternoon of last week at his home, after a long and serious illness. Mr. Burke was born November 11, 1859, in Mazomainia, Wisconsin. He came to Omaha in 1879, and had been in the employ of the Union Pacific twenty-two years, the last nineteen of which he was an engineer. He has lived in Columbus twelve years, during which he had been the engineer on the Albion. He was taken ill in September, 1900, with progressive paralysis, and since that time had been unable to resume his railroad work. Mr. Burke was a general favorite among his associates; he never had an enemy, and had never been censured in any way by his employers. He was always exceptionally careful in all things entrusted to him. Mr. Burke was married October 13, 1885, in Omaha, to Miss Elizabeth Farrell of West Chester, Pa., whom he leaves together with three children, two girls and one boy, to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Mr. Burke leaves two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the Catholic church, after which the body was interred in the Catholic cemetery. Henry Burke and Mrs. Offerman of Omaha, brother and sister of Mr. Burke, and Mr. and Mrs. Leary of Milwaukee, (Mrs. Leary is sister of Mrs. Burke), all attended the funeral. Mr. Burke was a member of Columbia Lodge No. 268, A.O.U.W., those members who could be notified in time attending the funeral.
The Columbus Telegram, November 8, 1901
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Judge Robison has had a large demand for marriage licenses during the past week, and issued them to the following-named parties:
Frank Ternus, Humphrey.....22; Christiana German, same.....19
William H. Clayton, Cheyenne, Wyo.....28; Mrs. Mary Gipe, Central City.....26
August Super, Madison county.....27; Annie M. Frisch, same.....21
Fred A. Bellbusch, Platte county.....29; Mary Wendt, same.....31
Robert F. Wendt, Platte county.....33; Amelia Krause, same.....21
Victor Palmateer, Creston.....22; Clara Johnson, same.....19
John Chochon, Columbus.....26; Mary Jaworski, same.....17
Charles Roberts, Platte county.....21; Anna Litjen, same.....18
The Columbus Journal, November 13, 1901
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued since the 4th by Judge Robison to the following: Chas. Roberts and Anna M. Litzins both of Butler county; John Clochon and Mary Jaworski, Columbus; Frederick Meyer and Louisa Schomaker, Platte county; Victor F. Palmatier and Clara Jansen, Creston; Robert Wendr and Amelia Krause, Platte county.DIED
IFLAND--August Ifland died Thursday morning last at his residence in this city, after an illness of some six weeks of typhoid pneumonia. His age was about 50 years, and he was born in Maryland. His home had been Columbus for the past twenty years. He married in Illinois Miss Hannah Kuntzelman, who with their three sons, George, Charles and Oliver, survive him. Funeral services Saturday were conducted by Rev. Munro. Interment in Columbus cemetery.HILLIARD--Mrs. J.R. Hilliard died about 10 o'clock Sunday morning after a long illness of over a year. She was a great sufferer. She leaves a husband, one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Truelove of Monroe, and three sons, Smith, John and Robert. They have the sympathy of neighbors and friends in their bereavement.
The Monroe Republican, November 15, 1901
BIRTHS
WATTS--Born on Friday, Oct. 8th to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Watts, a son. [Wattsville.]DIED
HILLIARD--Died, Monday morning, Nov. 11th, in her sixty fourth year, Martha, wife of James R. Hilliard; interment took place at Columbus. Grandma Hilliard was a true christian woman, kind to all who became acquainted with her. For the past year she had been confined to her home by illness which caused her much suffering from which she was relieved by death. None will miss her as those who waited upon her day and night for she was always of a cheerful disposition and was continually looking forward to the day when she was to cross the dark beyond where all must go. The husband and children have the sincere sympathy of all, for no loss can be greater than that of a true and affectionate wife and mother. May she rest in peace as her life's work was well done. [Oconee.]
The Columbus Telegram, November 15, 1901
MARRIAGE LICENSES
During the past week the county court has issued the following marriage licenses: To August Loseke and Anna Wilkin, both of Platte county; to Herman Friesch, of Wisconsin, and Lizzie Kluck, of Colfax county; to John Jostes, of Madison county, and Katie McPhillips, of Platte county.MARRIED MEYER-SCHUMACHER--Fred Meyer and Miss Louise Schumacher were married at the home of the groom's parents at Cornlea last Tuesday forenoon at nine o'clock. A wedding celebration attended by nearly 300 guests was held during the afternoon and evening. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Meyer, and the bride a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schumacher, pioneer families of Platte county.
DIED
HILLIARD--After an illness lasting more than two years Mrs. James R. Hilliard died at her home at Oconee last Sunday forenoon at 10 o'clock. She was born September 27, 1837, in Wantaga county, N.C. Her maiden name was Martha Eggers. She was married in North Carolina in June, 1857, and afterward moved to Tennessee. In 1885 the family came to Platte Center, and five years later moving to Oconee. Mrs. Hilliard had long been a worker in church circles, and was loved by many acquaintances in the vicinity where she was best known. Besides the husband she leaves three sons and one daughter, Smith, John and Robert Hilliard and Mrs. W.M. Truelove, all of whom reside in this county. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. T.J. Asmus, of the Presbyterian church at Monroe, were held from the family home Tuesday forenoon. Interment, Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Journal, November 20, 1901
WEDDING INVITATIONS
MINER-WELLS--Invitations are out for the marriage Wednesday, Nov. 27th, in St. Luke's Episcopal church at Plattsmouth, of Charles T.J. Miner and Miss M. Delight Wells. Miss Wells was for some time a competent helper in the composing room of the Argus office and became acquainted with many Columbus people while here. Mr. Miner is a Columbus boy and needs no introduction to our readers. We extend wishes for their happiness through life. They will be at home in this city after Dec. 15.DIED
SHAFFER--Dr. Louis Shaffer was killed by a Union Pacific train near the chicory factory, Schuyler, Saturday evening, his body literally cut in two. He practiced medicine in Schuyler sixteen years, and carried $4,500 life insurance. He was probably walking home when the accident occurred.DANIELS--W.B. Daniels of Albion, a resident since 1872, was buried Thursday, Rev. Worley his former pastor, preaching the funeral sermon. Mr. Daniels was sheriff of Boone county for ten years, and was prominent in other political and social offices of the county.
MEEHAN--Patrick Meehan received a telegram Friday night stating that his brother John had been killed in the line of his duty as a railroad employe, and immediately left for Denver.
HARTMAN--Mrs. J.H. Hartman of Medicine Bow, Wyoming, was buried at Beulah Monday of this week. She was a daughter of Joshua Finecy postmaster at Beulah. She shot and killed herself last Friday during a fit of insanity. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman grew up in Polk county and have many friends here. [Polk County.]
The Columbus Telegram, November 22, 1901
DIED
MEEHAN--Patrick Meehan returned Tuesday morning from Denver, Col., where he was called by the death of a brother, John E. Meehan, who died Friday evening as the result of injuries received a few hours beofre in the discharge of his duties as a railroad employee. Mr. Meehan was a single man. He had frequently visited his brother here and was well known by several Columbus people.
The Columbus Journal, November 27, 1901
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have recently been issued by County Judge Robison to Oliver P. Baker of Morrison, Illinois, and Miss Mary H. Reed of this city; to Emmet E. Deegan and Mary Gall; to Joseph Schacher and Miss Marie Eggle.MARRIED
BAKER-REED--Miss Mary Reed of Morrison, Ill., cousin of Miss Mary Borowiak who has been visiting here since last winter, was married in the Presbyterian parsonage Wednesday evening to Mr. Oliver Baker formerly of Morrison, Ill., Rev. Becker performing the ceremony. The couple left on the evening train for Giddings, S.D., amid showers of rice. Miss Reed has made many friends here, who will wish her a happy future.DIED
BARKER--The body of the late S.M. Barker of Silver Creek, buried here October 13, was exhumed Saturday, and on Sunday was started on its way to Watkins, N.Y., for final interment. Mrs. Ring, only child of the deceased, was here to superintend the tranfer.
The Columbus Journal, December 4, 1901
MARRIED
NOVELL-GALBRAITH--William W. Novell and Miss Alfrida Galbraith of this city were married at the home of Wm. Novell on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. G.A. Luce, pastor of the M.E. church.JOHNSON-SHARPNACK--John E. Johnson of Creston and Miss Ella Sharpnack, editor of the Creston Statesman, were married at Fremont Wednesday last.
DIED
LAIR--Andrew K. Lair died between Grand Island and Columbus Saturday morning at 4:30, of quick consumption. He was born December 11, 1877, in Guthrie county, Iowa, and was traveling west for his health. He leaves a mother, four brothers and three sisters. J.H. Lair of Linden, Iowa, and M. Lair of Eaton, Colorado, were in the city Saturday, and the body of the deceased was shipped to Herndon, Iowa.OLBRIACH--Mrs. Joseph Olbriach, aged 82 years, died Monday at the residence of John Scholz, caused from old age. She is mother of Joseph Olbriach, living across the Loup and has besides a son in Baker City, Oregon, and a daughter, Mrs. Keywa, of Cameron, Wis. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, at the home of Mr. Scholz, a relative of the deceased, Rev. Braun officiating, after which interment will be made in the Duncan cemetery.
The Columbus Telegram, December 6, 1901
DIED
OHLBRICH--Mrs. Joseph Ohlbrich, aged 82 years, died Monday afternoon at the residence of John Scholz, a relative residing west of town. Old age is geven as the cause of death. She was born in Austria, and had resided in this county twenty-five years. She leaves two sons, Joseph, of this city, and John, of Baker City, Oregon, and one daughter, Mrs. Amelia Kuywa, of Cameron, Wis. The funeral was held Wednesday from the Scholz residence, with interment in the Duncan cemetery.GALLUS--Mrs. Barney Gallus died at midnight Wednesday at her home six miles west of Columbus, after suffering for three months with heart disease. She was forty-two years of age. Her family consists of three boys and five daughters. She had lived in the vicinity of Columbus for eighteen years. Burial was made today in the cemetery at Duncan.
The Columbus Journal, December 11, 1901
BIRTHS
MEEDEL--Born Wednesday morning last, to Mrs. Wm. Meedel, a son. Grandfather Chris. Meedel, in town Thursday, had a smile on his face sufficient to enlighten Butler township.WEDDING INVITATIONS
LOWRIE-HULLHORST--Sunday's Lincoln Journal contained the following item, interesting to many Journal readers: Dr. and Mrs. C.G.A. Hullhorst have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Maude Estelle, to Rev. Clinton Woods Lowrie. The ceremony will take place Thursday evening, December 26, at the family residence, 2941 Q street.DIED
DAWSON--Miss Emma A. Dawson died at her home west of this city Thursday afternoon, after a sickness lasting through two years, one year of which she was bed-ridden, and through all she has been a great sufferer. Miss Dawson was born in Jones county, Iowa, March 20, 1869. For a number of years she lived with her sister and brothers west of this city. She was a graduate of the Monticello, Iowa, high school and also attended, schools in St. Louis, Mo. She taught school in her native state, and, after moving to Columbus, spent one year as a governess and about two years as teacher in the city schools, and was compelled to resign her position here on account of sickness. Miss Dawson leaves two sisters and five brothers to mourn her departure. They are Miss Jennie Dawson, Mrs. Bushman, Boyd, Frank, Joseph, John and William. Miss Dawson was a person of strong character. She did not make friends of all her acquaintances, but those who were near her were very dear to her. Her school work in this city is remembered kindly by all her pupils, who recognized her goodness of heart, true worth, and devotion to their best interests. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the farm house at 2 o'clock, Rev. Becker preaching the sermon, Mesdames Evans and Chambers and Messrs. Cornelius and Schroeder furnishing the music. Interment in the Columbus cemetery.
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Joseph Dawson of Newton, Kansas, who was here to attend the funeral of his sister, Miss Emma Dawson, left for his work as express adjuster in Kansas, Monday. Mrs. Dawson will remain some weeks and visit her sister, Mrs. George Scott.
The Monroe Republican, December 13, 1901
MARRIED
RUSSELL-LARSON--Married, at Columbus, Wednesday, December 11, Fred J. Russell and Miss Winnie Larson, Judge Robison performing the ceremony. The many friends of the happy couple extend congratulations and wish them joy and prosperity.
The Columbus Telegram, December 13, 1901
BIRTHS
RAYMOND--Born, December 12, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raymond, of the third ward, a daughter.MARRIAGE LICENSES
The first marriage license since November 26 was issued Thursday afternoon to Fred J. Russell and Winnie M. Larson. Both were born and raised in Platte county. Judge Robison performed the ceremony. The judge had almost despaired of ever having use of his matrimonial knots again and had almost decided to pack them up. However, he now announces a bargain sale until the first of the year.DIED
RYBA--The death of Miss Josie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ryba, occurred at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning, at their home in the south part of town. The girl had been an invalid from childhood, although her death was directly due to heart disease. The funeral services were held at the Catholic church yesterday morning.GOGAN--Thomas Gogan, residing one mile northwest of Lindsay, was frozen to death last night. He was found by a neighbor this morning lying in his own door-yard. The messenger who brought the news this afternoon says that Gogan left Lindsay last night about 1 o'clock, apparently in good health; that he had been drinking during the day and evening, and was under the influence of liquor when he started home. Thomas Gogan was a member of a pioneer family of this county. He was about 42 years old. He leaves no family.
The Columbus Journal, December 18, 1901
BIRTHS
BARKLEY--Word has been received here by L. Gerrard of the birth of a daughter on the 4th of December, to Mrs. Phoebe Barkley, of Honolulu, Hawaii Islands. The grandparents here are naturally very proud of their new title.MARRIED
RUSSELL-LARSON--Fred. J. Russell and Miss Winnie Larson were married Wednesday, December 11, Judge Robison officiating.DIED
ROACH--Rev. William Carroll Roach, pastor of the Baptist church of this city and also of the Platte Center charge, died Friday morning at 9:20, after an illness of less than two weeks, from heart trouble and pneumonia. He was born February 1st, 1835, in Carroll county, Tennessee. In 1848 he moved with his parents to Illinois, where in 1860 he was ordained to preach in the Presbyterian church, and served his first congregation in Palmyra, Ill. In 1869 he joined the Baptist church, and was ordained to preach that faith in Girard, Ill. For many years he preached in central Illinois until 1900, when he took the pastoral charge of the Plainview, Nebraska, Baptist church. The latter part of last April Rev. Roach came to this city and has endeared himself to all those who have known him, by his christian qualities and genial, kindly nature. On December 1st, the deceased preached three sermons, here in Columbus in the morning and evening, and in Bellwood in the afternoon. He was taken ill during the evening sermon, and from that time was a sufferer. Rev. Roach was married to Miss E. Huskey, Oct. 22, 1858, and by their marriage they have three sons, Edgar B., who is a missionary to Burmah, Roy V., of Decatur, Ill., and John, of Aurora, Nebr. Miss Ella Norcross, an adopted daughter, and Carroll Roach, whose father is in Burmah, are those of the household at present. Funeral services were held Sunday morning in the church at 10 o'clock, Rev. Brinstead, Sup't of State Missions presiding, Rev. Munro and Rev. Luce assisting in the service. The main thought of the remarks was "I have fought the good fight." The pall-bearers were: W.A. Way, H. Burruss, R.Y. Lisco, A. Berger, Mr. Frazel, A.B. Cramer. The Masonic lodge attended the funeral in a body, and followed the remains to their last resting place in the Columbus cemetery.KYLE--Mrs. Ellen Kyle, wife of John B. Kyle near Duncan, died Thurdsay aftenoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Kyle had been ailing about a year and a half and was not seriously ill until about a week before her death. The deceased was born in Ireland in 1841, coming to America in 1870, and living in Platte county since 1871. Mrs. Kyle was married to Mr. Kyle 32 years. She leaves her husband and one daughter, Miss Mary C., to mourn the loss of a loving and faithful wife and mother. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the Duncan Catholic church, Rev. Stanowski officiating, after which the body was interred in the Catholic cemetery in Duncan.
McFAYDEN--John McFayden died Thursday, December 5, aged 80 years. For the past three years he had been in feeble health, and a few days before his death suffered a stroke of paralysis. He left a wife and a large family of grown children to mourn his departure.--Genoa Leader.
GOGAN--Thomas Gogan was found dead Friday morning last near the windmill on his farm. The rumor here at first was that he was to be here the same day to testify in the hold-up case, and that he had been murdered, but later there is nothing to create a suspicion of the kind--no marks of violence, and the body was warm when found. It is said that he left Lindsay after midnight, and that he had been drinking heavily. Deceased was about 45 years of age.
The Monroe Republican, December 20, 1901
BIRTHS
SMITH--Born, on Monday, December 16, to Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Smith, a daughter.MARRIED
WILLIAMS-WILLIAMS--Married, in Columbus December 17, Ellis J. Williams and Miss Reanva Williams, Rev. Luce officiating. The couple are well and favorably known in this locality, and The Republican joins with their many friends in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Williams will occupy the residence west of Trinity church.DIED
KYLE--Mrs. Ellen Kyle, wife of John B. Kyle, near Duncan, died Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Kyle had been ailing about a year and a half and was not seriously ill until about a week before her death. The deceased was born in Ireland in 1841, coming to America in 1870, and living in Platte county since 1871. Mrs. Kyle was married to Mr. Kyle 32 years. She leaves her husband and one daughter, Miss Mary C., to mourn the loss of a loving and faithful wife and mother. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the Duncan Catholic church, Rev. Stanowski officiating, after which the body was interred in the Catholic cemetery in Duncan. Columbus Journal.
The Columbus Telegram, December 20, 1901
DIED
TRAYNOR--Mrs. John Belford departed Sunday afternoon for Ransom, Ill., in response to a message bearing intelligence of the death of a brother, Daniel Traynor.
The Columbus Journal, December 25, 1901
BIRTHS
DRINNIN--A new boy baby last Saturday evening came to gladden the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. S.P. Drinnin at their residence, just northeast of the city. Sam is doing as well as could be expected. [District 44 and Vicinity.]MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses have been issued recently to Henry Dreher and Miss Ottilia Schneider, both of Humphrey; Fred. Russell and Miss Winnie M. Larson, both of Monroe; Ellis J. Williams and Miss Reno Williams of Monroe; Claud A. Slaughter and Miss Anna Apgar of Genoa; Clarence M. McGinnis and Miss Jennie M. Saffron of Columbus.MARRIED
WILLIAMS-WILLIAMS--Mr. Ellis J. Williams and Miss Reno Williams both of Monroe were married by Rev. Luce in the Methodist parsonage last Tuesday. A peculiar circumstance of the wedding was the fact that the bride did not change her name and that the names of the father of both bride and groom were the same,--John Williams.McGINNIS-SAFFRON--Mr. C.M. McGinnis and Miss Jennie Saffron were married Wednesday evening last at 7 o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother, Rev. Munro officiating. The couple have the congratulations of their many acquaintances for their future happiness.
DIED
YOUNG--George Young, whose home was near North Bend, died there Tuesday of last week, his death said to have resulted from an attack of the grip, from which he had suffered at intervals for several years. He was born in Scotland, March 30, 1823; came to America in 1850, locating in Lake county, Illinois. In 1856 he moved to Nebraska, reaching Omaha on the 4th day of July, and located at his residence in Dodge county soon afterwards. In December of that year his wife died, leaving four children, the latest born, Seth W., an infant only a few days old and the first male white child born in Dodge county. His wife was the first white woman who died in the county. In 1859, Mr. Young married Miss Elizabeth Sloss, who died the following year. In 1869, he married Miss Jeannetta Morrison, who died in 1872. He again married, in the fall of 1879, Miss Anna C. Kelley. His age was 78 years. The funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Friday morning, Rev. Swan officiating. The deceased was well known to many of the older Journal readers, and he was highly respected by all who knew him, for his integrity, independence and fidelity.BORACH; LISCO--Bolzy Borach, who had lived eighteen miles southwest of this city for twenty-four years, was killed December 19. He and Jack Lisco were at Osceola purchasing Christmas goods and were on their way home, when their team became unmanageable and ran away. Three miles north of Osceola they ran into a tree, killing both men, Lisco living but a few mintues--one having his forehead cut open, the other his neck broke. Mr. Borach leaves a widow and six children, three at home and three married. The funeral was at Duncan Saturday morning at 10, Rev. Stanowski officiating. We could learn no further particulars.
HEGGE--Died, December 20, of lung fever, Rosa, daughter of Albert Hegge, aged 6 months. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Braun, 11 o'clock, December 22, burial at Duncan.
MILLER--Remi Miller, who had been a resident of Nebraska for thirty years, formerly living in this city, died Thursday of last week at Shelby. His affliction was dropsy, and his age 76 years. He served six years as a soldier, and was in the Franco-German war. We believe that he was also a soldier in the War of the Rebellion on the Union side.
TRAINOR--Mrs. J.F. Belford was called east by the sudden death of her brother D.F. Trainor in Ottawa, Illinois, on the 14th. Mr. Trainor was an able attorney of his city, and 43 years old. He had finished a case in court defending a man tried for murder and was taken to a hotel on account of illness. Afterward, when the message was brought him of the jury acquitting the prisoner, Mr. Trainor clapped his hands in joy and said he would rest and take a good sleep. An hour later he was found dead in bed.
BRANNIGAN--Died, Friday last, infant child of Thomas Brannigan, this city, aged 2 days. Burial Saturday in the Catholic cemetery.
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