Osmond Republican; Osmond, Nebraska
News Articles 1892 – 1898
Early editions of the
Osmond Republican are unavailable, with the exception of a few copies
microfilmed by the Nebraska State Historical Society. The following bits of
information were taken from those early editions.
1892
December 8, 1892
R. J. Paddock who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Ballantyne, returned to his home at Omaha, this week.
Miss Emma Mahitis we are sorry to learn confined to her bed with lung
fever. We trust she may soon recover.
Miss Ida Deal of Ponca sister of Mrs. L.B. Matteson, has been here on a visit. She is well pleased with
Osmond.
We met John Swan on the streets last Saturday accompanied by a box of
cigars and after inviting us to smoke he said that he had a new boy at his
house. All concerned doing well.
Mr. E.L. Morlan and wife of Union Co., S.D. had been in town a few
days visiting the family of Ed. Record. Mr. M. is a brother-in-law of Mr. Record. We acknowledge a short call
on Monday.
John Zeurcher, a highly respected young man of this neighborhood
has become violently insane. He imagines that his brothers and in fact almost every
one he converses with has a desire to poison him. He will be taken before the
insane commission.
1895
October 10, 1895
L. R. Booth returned to his Ia. home on Wednesday.
Mr. Ballantyne has been enjoying a visit with his father, who resides
in Knox county.
Miss Jessie Diltz came down from Bloomfield on Monday and is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Chrystal.
Amel Peters and wife, north of the village are rejoicing over the
advent of a sweet little girl baby that came to them on Tuesday.
Hannah McMillan left the first of the week for Norfolk where she will
trim for the Inskip millinery emporium. She is a wide awake young lady and we
wish her success in her larger field.
October 24, 1895
Mrs. Scofield of Washington, Ia., spent Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. Will McQuaid.
Rev. Rouse was called to Pierce on Thursday to preach the
funeral sermon of a Mr. Martin who
died of consumption.
Miss Esther Gregory is spending a month with her sister in Saunders
county, where we trust she may have a pleasant visit.
Miss Celie Nelson met with a severe accident on Sunday, while out horse
back riding. She was thrown and received a fracture of the collar bone.
November 28, 1895
Mrs. C. B. Willey returned home on Wednesday from a visit with her
parents at Argyle, Wis.
G.
A. Thode was called to Holstien,
Ia. on Friday by a telegram announcing the death of a sister.
Mark Felbert is married! We have 17 pairs of old boots securely
stored away which will be ÒlammedÓ at him on his first appearance in our town. Meanwhile
the cream tinted congratulations of this sheet is extended.
We congratulate J. L. Stevens and wife, of Plainview, who are the recipients of a
sweet little girl baby that came to their house last week.
December
5, 1895
Ed Zurcher living north east of Osmond, lost a child about two
monthÕs old, yesterday morning. The little one was not known to be unwell until
about 6 a. m. Wednesday morning when Mr. and Mrs. Zurcher got up and found that
the child was nearly dead.
Mrs.
C. W. Scott and two Children left
on Tuesday for Virginia, where she will visit a portion of the winter.
Mr. Bichlemeier has returned from South Dakota, where he went a few
days ago for the purpose of moving his family over. They could not get across
the big Missouri with their teams, hence the delay in getting the family here.
December
12, 1895
Miss Bessie Sexton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sexton, who has been
stopping at the home of Thos. McDonald while attending Pierce schools,
disappeared Monday night after supper and has not been heard from since. The
simultaneous disappearance of Mr. Ed Sheldon, who with a brother has lived on one of the Bishop
farms north of town, leads relatives of Miss Bessie to believe that she and
Sheldon have gone to Wisconsin for the purpose of getting married. -- LEADER
Frank
Nelson son of J. H. Nelson, living
southeast of town, is quite sick with typhoid fever.
We understand that Ed Sheldon and Miss Bessie Sexton visited Yankton last week, and came home with the
nuptial knot securely tied. May their voyage in the matrimonial sea be a
pleasant one-only squalls enough to more firmly plight their faith and love for
each other-is our wish.
December
26, 1895
The funeral obsequies of the
late Jenard Meyer, was largely
attended on Sunday. Rev. Schrewin
preached a very touching sermon.
Mrs. Alex Docken and Hans Olsen received the sad news of the death of their aged mother on Thursday
night of last week. The old lady lived in Omaha and had attained the age of 74
years. On behalf of their numerous friends, we extend the sympathy of the
community.
Scott
Deal of Ponca is spending a few
days with his sister, Mrs. L. B. Matteson.
1896
January
16, 1896
John Jefferson has been confined to his room with greater portion of
the week with the grip.
Peter Schwartz of Eldridge, Ia., is in town settling up business for
his brother who recently died.
January
30, 1896
Mrs. A. E. Powers died Thursday evening at 8:05 oÕclock of gastric
fever. Mrs. Powers was taken with sciatic rheumatism about three months ago and
has been a constant sufferer ever since from that disease with other
complications, finally ending with gastric fever. Deceased maiden name was
Minnie Owens. If she had lived
until next April she would have been twenty-nine years old. She was married ten
years ago to Mr. Powers, four bright children, three boys and one girl, coming
to bless this happy and sacred union; the youngest child, a boy is only a year
and ten months old. During a residence of two years, Mrs. P. made many warm
friends, all of whom greatly sympathize with the grief stricken husband and
children. The body of deceased was taken to Osmond Saturday morning, and from
there shipped to Fergusen, Ia., for interment.--Call
A large company of friends
accompanied the grief stricken husband to the depot, at this place, to pay
their last respects to the departed wife and mother. All of whom deeply
sympathize with the bereft ones.
Dr. Chrystal and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a little
girl baby that came to their home on Sunday.
February 20, 1896
Mrs. S. E. Smith has ordered a neat monument to be erected on the
grave of her deceased husband, in a few weeks.
The grim messenger of death
has entered the home of J. L. Stevens
of Plainview, claiming the wife and mother as the victim. Mrs. Stevens had been
sick for sometime and about two weeks ago she was taken to the Samaritan Home,
at Sioux City where a very delicate operation was performed, from the effects
of which she succumbed on Monday night last. The Republican extends its
heartfelt sympathy to our afflicted brother in this, his hour of great
bereavement.
Grandma Matteson is expected home from Iowa, next week, which fact we
are please to note.
April 30, 1896
Accidental Shooting!
John Hynek Accidentally Shoots His Little 18 Months old Girl
The Child Seriously, Though
not Fatally Wounded.
Mrs. Barnhart Attempts Self Destruction.
Other Accidents Noted!
On Sunday morning, John Hynek, a Bohemian farmer, living on the old Phil Ross farm
southwest of town, took down his gun for the purpose of shooting a chicken
hawk. He walked out of the house and around the place for a few moments and
then returned, and in the act of hanging the gun on its accustomed peg, it was
accidentally discharged, shooting his little 18 months old girl in the right
side, the wound extending from the ankle to the ear, the most serious part
being in the abdomen, just above the pouparts ligament, and in front of the
illium or hip bond.
The child, it seems, was
sitting on the floor in direct range with the gun about 8 feet away;
fortunately a galvanized iron pail sat near it and received the force of the
charge, otherwise the child would have been instantly killed.
Dr. Nye of this place was hastily summoned and has been doing
his utmost to save the little one, and at this writing his chance of
success--baring complications--is good. The baby seems to be on the improve and
is resting quite easily at this writing.
We have the following special
from Pierce in the State Journal, of Monday morning, which we reproduce without
comment: ÒMrs. H. F. Barnhart of
this place attempted to drown herself in the Elkhorn near the ice house this
afternoon. She tied a piece of ribbon to a stick and then tied her pocket book
to the stick and then laid it down on the bank and then jumped in. Wm. Mitchell and Ed. Ruhlow, who were about sixty rods away, saw her jump in and ran to the spot
and by the aid of a fish pole rescued her as she went down the third time. It
is charged that her husband has been on a big spree and that they had
quarreled.
Robert E. Bradshaw, a young Englishman, who came to Plainview, a few
years ago and followed the vocation of a race horse rider, was thrown from a
horse belonging to George Hitchens,
of that place, on Sunday. He had both arms broken and otherwise injured so that
he died on Monday afternoon. His people all live in the old country and he was
buried by friends in the cemetery at that place on Tuesday.
Died.
Huber:-- At the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Huber, 8 miles northeast of Osmond, on Monday Apr. 27th, 1896,
Llewellyn Huber.
The subject of this obituary
was born on Jan. 18, 1871 and resided with his parents until Dec. 1893, when we
went to India as a missionary. He was converted when but 16 years old and soon
after felt that he had a Divine cal to the work of a foreign missionary and
entered that field as stated. In his work in India he was successful, but dread
disease of that country fastened it tentacles upon him and he soon had to
return to his home with the hope of defeating the ravaging destroyer. He
arrived home on Feb. 12th, and rapidly failed until the Master
relieved him on Monday.
Those who had met the
deceased during his short residence in our midst, speak of him as a Christian
gentleman, and attested their friendship in sorrow at the obsequies on Tuesday.
Rev. Rouse the pastor,
conducted a very impressive service from the texts ÒShall not the Judge of all
the earth do right?Ó--Gen. 18-25 also ÒAnd he said unto them go ye into all the
world and preach the gospel to every creature.Ó Mar. 16-15, after which the
remains were interred in the Osmond cemetery.
May 28, 1896
M. Wigton, father of Mrs. Leedom, came in on Friday last, and will remain with us..
July 16, 1896
Mr. Kearn and wife are enjoying the week attending the soldiers
reunion at Neligh.
July 30, 1896
Death, the grim monster,
entered the home of our friend, Alex Docken, on Monday and claimed as a victim their six months
old girl. The little one had only been sick a few days when the end came. It
was laid to rest on Tuesday followed by a large circle of sympathizing friends.
Married. -- At the residence
of Rev. A.G. Brande, in Pierce,
Thursday, evening, July 23. Mr. John H. Jefferson and Miss Lizzie Matteson, of Osmond. The couple are well and favorably known
in Osmond and their marriage will undoubtedly come in the nature of a surprise,
as no one there knew of the couples intentions. The Call congratulates.
The above announcement was
taken from the Call and was quite a surprise to their many friends. On behalf
of the numerous friends the Republican extends congratulations, and trust that
Johnny, and Lizzie may spend their days in happiness and bliss.
August 6, 1896
Bert Buchanan is the proud papa of the sweetest little girl baby in
the town. All getting on fine.
Geo. Spaulding who resided near Foster with a brother, was drowned
on Saturday while in swimming. He started for the Lucas ranch where he was to
assist in stacking and it is supposed that he was taken with cramps and in this
manner came to his death. This morning Mr. Lucas came to town and drove past the home of the deceased
when he was accosted and asked ÒHow is George?Ó to which he replied that he had
not seen him. A search was made and his clothing found on the bank of the
creek, and about 400 yards below his body was found. He was about forty years
old and unmarried. The coroner was called but whether he will deem an inquest
necessary we are unable to state.
Married at the home of Mrs.
and Mrs. E.C. Leigh the brideÕs
parents, July 29th, 1896, by Rev. J. L. Rhodes, Mr. Warner Matteson of Osmond, Neb. and Miss Nettie G. Leigh. The bride
has grown to womanhood in this neighborhood and she is well known to all. For
the last two years she has been teaching school in the primary department. The
groom is one of OsmondÕs prosperous business men. They received a number of
beautiful presents. The happy couple left Beatrice over the B. & M. at 2:30
amidst a shower of rice and with the best wishes of the entire community for a
prosperous and happy voyage through life. The News congratulates.--Plymouth
News.
The happy pair arrived home
on Thursday evening, and on Friday evening a reception was given at the
pleasant home of L. B. Matteson, where the friends assembled for the purpose of
wishing the bride and groom a happy life oÕer the matrimonial sea. The
Republican trusts that their married life will be one of sunshine--only cloud
enough to make them nearer and dearer to each other.
August 20, 1896
On Sunday next. Rev.
Sharpless will preach the funeral sermon of Pearl Hazel, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. A. L. Docken.
Chas. Decker was notified by the pension department to appear at
Sioux City for examination. We trust he will get what he is justly entitled to
at this time.
September 3, 1896
Mrs. Baldwin of LeMars, Iowa., is visiting with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. T.A. Culton.
Mr. F. Junge an old and esteemed citizen of this county died from
the effects of paralysis at his home east of town on Saturday night. He was
buried on Wednesday.
Mr. A. W. Kelley our popular lumberman and Miss Bertha Packard, were married at Creighton, yesterday by Rev. James,
at the home of the brides parents. In next weeks issue we will give a full and
complete account of the happy event. We extend our congratulations.
Henry Goetsch and wife of Davenport, Iowa, father and mother of Mrs.
Peter Peterson, of this place, are
here on a visit. They are well pleased with our country and the pleasant home
of their daughter.
September 24, 1896
Born at Elkton, Mo., on Sept.
19 to W. J. Grimshaw and wife, a
son. All doing well.
October 1, 1896
In Memoriam
Mayflower Lodge No 152 D. of
. of A.O.U.W. Osmond Neb., Sept. 25, 1896.
Resolution of condolence
passed by Mayflower Lodge D. of H. of A.O.U.W.
Whereas: It has pleased
Almighty God in His infinite widom and mercy to remove from our midst by death,
little George Trautman, son of
sister and brother Troutman.
Resolved: That the sincere
sympathy of this lodge be extended to them in this their sad and sudden
bereavement. But it further Resold: That a copy of said resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of our lodge, a copy be presented to the bereaved family, also
a copy be sent to the Golden Rod Workman and the Osmond Republican for
publication.
Emily Kissinger, Allie
Mattison, Ella F. Hoes. Com.
The little child of Mr.
Troutman that was snake bitten last week, died and was buried on Friday. The
family have the sympathy of in their loss.
Fred Wallenstein and Miss Marey Kahler were married at Vermillion by Judge Rumsey. Fred and
his wife have gone to housekeeping on their farm north of town.
Al Turner has declared for the double standard. Twin boys at
his home on Monday is the occasion. We are glad to say that all hands, even Grandpa
Farrow, is getting along much
better than expected.
October 8, 1896
Mrs. Ren Matteson was called to Ponca on Tuesday by the serious illness
of her mother; Maggie Funk accompanied
her.
October 15, 1896
Obituary
Died: In Ponca, Neb., October
9th, Mrs. A.J. Deal,
mother of Mrs. Ren Matteson of
this place.
Mrs. Deal was born in Ohio in
1841, married in 1862 and moved to Missouri in 1876. In 1882 they moved to
Dixon county and there resided ever since.
Some few days ago the
deceased tripped on the carpet and fell, resulting in internal injury from the
result of which she died. She joined the Methodist church soon after marriage,
and passed away from in the faith of a risen Lord. The funeral was conducted
from her last residence by Rev. Bray of the Presbyterian church.
Rudolph Peters of Pierce, a former residence of this place, died at
his home on Friday night. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his untimely
death.
November 12, 1896
Accidental Shooting.
On Saturday morning while the
domestic in the home of Merchant Foreman was attending to the bed room work. Little Walter, 3-year old son of
Mr. Foreman was discovered playing with a revolver. The young lady cried out to
the child, Òput it down!Ó and the little fellow gave the pistol a fling. It happened
to go off, the bullet striking the child on the left arm near the elbow,
glancing off. Dr. Long was hastily
summoned and upon examination assured the frightened parents that the wound was
not serious and that the boy would be using the injured member in a few days.
Right now would be a splendid time to deliver a discourse on the care of
firearms in the homes where little people are. We believe that guns are
dangerous even though they have neither lock, stock, cock, or barrel.
Mr. Weiss, father of Mrs. Claus Peterson was buried in our cemetery on Sunday. We understand
that the old gentleman had been quite feeble for some time.
December 17, 1896
Josh Sullivan has a child quite sick with lung fever.
Lou Boyer and wife are happy over the arrival of a 9 pound girl
since Friday last. All doing nicely.
Mrs. Gus Kissinger and children left on Tuesday, for a few weeks visit
with her parents at Farley, Iowa.
E. B. Hirschman was called to Hartington on Friday last, by telegram,
accounting the serious illness of his father, Franz Hirschman. Mr. H. did not
reach home in time to see his father alive. We extend our sympathy to our
fellow townsman and his family in this their hour of affliction.
1897
January 14, 1897
Just as we go to press we
learn of the death of Judge Willey
of Pierce, father of Attorney Willey of this place.
Frank Tucker and wife northwest of town are rejoicing over the
advent of a new girl, the first one, at their home. All are doing nicely.
Mrs. Banish received the sad news of the death of her mother from
Atkinson, Neb. on Saturday night. She left on Monday for that place. We
sympathize with her in her great bereavement.
January 28, 1897
J. C. Schroeder of Hoskins, was here to visit his brother, Gus, last
week.
J. H. Stewart was called to Ia., on Saturday on account of the death
of his aged mother. We extend sympathy.
Frank Tucker was a surprised boy the other morning when his younger
brother from Iowa walked in upon him at his home northwest of town.
The little child of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Synovec of the Willow,
was buried in our cemetery on Tuesday. The little one was three months old and
was only sick a couple of days. Mrs. Synovec is the daughter of Mr. Steadry living east of the village.
February 25, 1897
Jos. Sladek who has lived on a farm west of town for several years
left on Wednesday for Saline Co., where he will reside.
The Steadry family wishes us to return their sincere thanks to
the neighbors and friends who assisted them in their late bereavement.
Elmer Lowderbaugh a respected reader of this paper, and Miss. Josie Tate
were united in marriage by Judge
McDonald at Pierce on Monday. The Republican extends congratulations and trusts
that the happy couple may enjoy a long and prosperous wedded life. Mr. and Mrs.
L. will at once begin housekeeping on the old John Carpenter farm.
Dr. Alden was called from Pierce on Sunday to assist Dr. Long in the case of little August Suckstorf, who has been suffering with an abscess on the thigh
for the past two months. The physicians look for a speedy recovery.
March 4, 1897
Dr. ChrystalÕs home was made happy on Saturday night by the advent
of a nine pound baby boy. All concerned doing nicely.
Little Aug. Suckstorf, who has been suffering for a long time is reported
by the attending physician as much improved. The little fellow was pretty low
at one time.
John M. Stewart returned on Monday night from his stay in Iowa. Mr.
Stewart has been a great sufferer from the prevailing disease, but we hope to
soon see him fully recover.
April 8, 1897
We are glad to say that
little August Sucksorf who has
suffered so long from an abscess on his limb is on the road to recovery.
Alex Docken came in on Thursday, last, after our paper had gone to
press and informed us that a new girl baby had arrived at his house the night
before. We congratulate.
From a personal letter from
Dr. Nye, formerly of this place,
but now of Lovilia, Ia., we learn that he is prospering and that their family
has been increased by the birth of a baby boy.
We are pleased to announced
the complete recovery of John Stedry
who had been down with typhoid fever. Other members of the family, the mother
and Frank, are now down with the dread disease.
April 15, 1897
Will Kelley and wife left the first of the week for Auborn, Iowa
where they will reside in future. Their friends here wish them success in their
new home, and can recommend them to the citizens of Auborn as a family to be
respected and esteemed for their many good qualities.
April 22, 1897
Jos. Koening, living north east of Foster, died from strangulated
hernia. The young man failed to call a physician in time.
May 20, 1897
The house of Henry Bruegman
is rejoicing over the advent of a new
baby boy since Monday.
Dr. Long was called six miles south of Pierce to see a Mrs. Kidder
who is quite low with consumption.
June 3, 1897
The little three year old son
of Prof. Courtright of Petersburg,
Neb., an uncle of Mrs. Frank Tucker of
this place, came near losing his life one day last week by drinking carbolic
acid from a bottle which he found in a neighbors yard. By prompt action on the
part of the parents and physician, however, his life was saved.
June 17, 1897
A. T. Reigle of Madison, father of Mrs. E. E. Davis is here on a visit.
Ed Rodgers had a very sick child on Sunday but at this writing
it is greatly improved.
Lee Brant was called to his home in Kingsley, Ia., on Thursday last
by the illness of his mother. He returned on Monday and left her greatly
improved.
July 1, 1897
On Saturday last, Miss Emma,
daughter of Henry Davids of
Thompson, returned from an extended visit with relatives at Tama, Iowa.
July 15, 1897
Dr. Chrystal was called to his old home in Canada on Monday by the
serious illness of his father. We hope he found the old gentleman greatly
improved.
July 22, 1897
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Ed Jefferson and Miss
Belle Scott. The ceremony will take
place next Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the home of the bride.
July 29, 1897
Dr. Chrystal returned from Canada last Friday and reports that his
father was greatly improved. We are glad to note this fact.
Married
Jefferson-Scott: At
the home of the brideÕs parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Scott, Wednesday evening,
July 28. Edwin B. Jefferson and Laura Belle Scott, Rev. Gortner officiating.
Last evening about 40 invited
guests assembled at the Scott home, south east of the village to witness the
happy union of their daughter Belle to Mr. Ed Jefferson. The bride wore a
costume of lavender cashmere trimmed in white silk with orange blossoms at
throat and in her hair, while the groom wore the conventional black. Promptly
at eight oÕclock the happy couple stepped out on the lawn and Rev. Gortner,
using the ritualistic service of his church, pronounced them husband and wife.
After the bride and groom had received the most hearty congratulations of their
friends the guests entered the house and sat down to the most sumptuous wedding
supper which we have ever partaken.
Thus has entered upon the
life long voyage of matrimony one of OsmondÕs most popular sons and fairest
daughters. May their pathway lead through the grassy lawn of young man and woman
hood; down the pleasant dale of old age, each securely sheltered in the love
and affections of the other is the wish of the Republican force.
The following presents were
received.
Cow, pig and chairs, C.W.
Scott and wife.
Rocker, E.C. Holly and wife.
Knives, forks and christy
knife set, Dr. J.H. Long and B.S. Leedom and wife.
Water bowl and pitcher, W.A.
Hoes and wife.
Decorated glass set, W.L. and
M.B. Smith and wives.
Dozen glasses and pitcher,
D.D. Walker and wife.
Napkins, A.E. Foreman and
wife.
Table linen, J.F. Gregory and
wife.
Towels, Esther Gregory
Table damask, D.W. Wood and
wife.
Water set, C.J. Allison and
wife, and J.M. Johnson and wife.
Table linen, J.C. Saunders
and wife.
Berry set, Al. Turner and
wife.
$5, Grandpa Reigle.
Salt and pepper set, J.M.
Hladik and wife.
August 5, 1897
August Schutt is the happy father of a new child that came to his
home last week.
Frank Lambert has returned from his visit with his mother who
resides in Canada. Mr. L reports a very pleasant trip and a splendid visit with
his mother. Mr. Lambert informs us that the Canadian people do not take kindly
to McKinley and his tariff bill. This to us, is an evidence that it is good for
this country.
Silver Wedding
On Wednesday evening, August
4th, 1897. Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Grunwald celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of their
marriage at their home ten miles southeast from Osmond. The marriage ceremony
took place at 6 oÕclock after all partook of a most bountiful supper, served in
open air. The present numbered one hundred and seventy five, and all report a
pleasant time.
August 12, 1897
Claus Peterson, living north east of town is confined to his bed
with typhoid fever.
The home of John Ballantyne was made happy last week by the arrival of a little
girl baby. All doing nicely.
John Rohrberg south of town is probably, the happiest man in north
Pierce county. The reason of his joy was imparted to a reporter of this paper
on Tuesday--ItÕs a girl and her Mamma is getting along fine.
August 26, 1897
C. J. Peterson living northeast of town, who has been down with
typhoid fever was in the village for the first time since his sickness on
Tuesday. We were pleased to meet Claus and hope he will now get along nicely.
September 9, 1897
Caron Petersen and wife of Davenport, Ia., came out to attend the
funeral of their brother, C. J. Petersen deceased.
A Sad Death
The home of Mr. Jos. Schmitt of this place is shrouded in gloom this pleasant fall
morning all occasioned by the break in the brittle thread of life. Their son,
Edward, aged 18 years 3 months 21 days, who has been down with Typhoid fever,
was called to his long home this morning. It indeed is sad to see a promising
young man like Edward removed from our midst, yet these seasons of sorrow must
be met by all and the afflicted parents, brothers and sisters are reminded by
the death that life at best is trausitory and that their loved one is free from
bodily pain and suffering, securely housed in the FatherÕs kingdom, where, in a
few short years, they will all meet to part no more.
Funeral services will be held
at the Catholic church, on Saturday morning at 10 a.m., conducted by Father
Hork of Randolph. Interment in the Catholic cemetery, situated on land of the
deceased father.
September 30, 1897
Herman Plagge north of town is the happy father of a new girl baby.
Mr. Ed Jefferson informs us that her sister Miss Rae Scott, of Onawa, Ia., is confined to her bed with malarial
fever. Hope Rae will soon recover.
Mr. Updike of this place, father of Mrs. T. A. Culton is quite sick this week. His son from Illinois was
sent for and arrived last night.
The eight months old child of
Frank TateÕs died last night.
Mrs. Gansebom is again in Omaha at the hospital where her baby is being
treated.
John Sucksorf and wife have returned from Sioux City where they have
had their little son August for treatment. We trust the boy will recover fully.
Mrs. C. J. Fenton died at her home northeast of the village on Saturday
night, of inflamitory rheumatism. She was about 40 years old and leaves a
family of five children.
October 7, 1897
Henry Maass and Miss Alvena Mohr were married by Judge McDonald this morning at the
Hammond House parlors. Both are popular young people, the bride a daughter of
Chris Mohr, living northeast of Osmond, and the Leader extends congratulations.
-- Pierce Leader
November 4, 1897
C. W. McQuaid and wife formerly of this place, but now of
Hartington, were called upon to part with their three months old baby girl on
last Friday. The little one was sick only a few days when death came to relieve
it. Their friends here sympathize with them.
1898
January 6, 1898
Theo Goeres and wife are the proud parents of a new baby boy.
March 31, 1898
Henry Mohr informs us that his wifeÕs sister was burned to death
one day last week.
We desire to express our
sincere thanks to our many friends who assisted us in our recent bereavement
and burial of our beloved daughter, Florence.
Mr.
and Mrs. J.A. Ballantyne
Married, at the Methodist
parsonage, Wednesday evening, March 30th. Mr. Geo. W. Rockwell and Miss Emma Anderson; Mr. Newton Sewell, and Miss Lizzie Anderson, acting as groomsman and bridesmaid. The wedding was strictly
private, no invited guests being present. The bride was tastefully attired in
brown and presented an altogether attractive appearance. We congratulate the
young couple on their prospects of a sunny life; and trust that they will live
many years to enjoy the mutual bliss and love of nuptial association. Rev. J.
Narver Gortner was the officiating clergyman.
Died.
Shortly after midnight on
Wednesday morning, March 29, 1898. Luella Suckstorf died of what was pronounced diptheria, after a
sickness of about one week. She quit school on the previous Wednesday,
complaining of feeling ill, and continued to grow worse in spite of medical
aid, until death relieved her of her suffering.
Luella was born March 15,
1888, and hence was 10 years and 14 days old. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Sunday school and was in the Fourth grade in Miss HeathÕs
department. There was no funeral service, except at the grave where Rev. J.
Warner made a few remarks and all joined in singing ÒThe Sweet Bye and ByeÓ.
Twenty two teams composed the procession to the cemetery. The rest of the
family are apparently well and all went to the grave.
April 7, 1898
J. M. Huwald, father of Wm. Huwald, living south of the village passed away at the home
of his son, August, on Monday, near Randolph, at the ripe old age of 85 years.
The funeral was largely attended by friends.
Married -- At the home of Mr.
and Mrs. L. Rote in Pierce, Neb.,
Mr. James C. Scott and Miss
Estella Tate, Rev. J. Narver
Gortner officiating. This young couple start out in life together with bright
prospects for the future. We trust that domestic felicity will make the home
they establish bright and that flowers will adorn the pathway of life that
they, hand in hand, shall tread. The ceremony was performed last Thursday
afternoon at 3 p.m.
April 14, 1898
Bert Buchanan is the proud papa of a new girl baby, and Bert is as
happy as a clam in high tide.
Rev. Gorner has been notified of the serious illness of his mother
who resides near Page.
Hans Olsen living north of the village, reports a new daughter
at his house about one week old. The little miss land her Mamma are getting
along fine.
It pains us to announce the
death of Miss Mattie Suckstorf who
died yesterday at 3 oÕclock. We will publish the obituary next week.
April 21, 1898
Mrs. C. A. Kissinger and children left on Monday for Earley, Ia., for a
couple weeks visit.
Obituary
Mattie Aug Suckstorf. Is the third pupil of Osmond high school who has
succumbed to the dread disease which has prevailed in our midst during the past
winter. The Angel of Death has come the second time to this family this spring.
Just two weeks before Mattie died she followed her sister, Luella, to the
grave. This is the third death that has occurred in less than a month. The
first was in the primary department; the second in the intermediate; and the
last in the grammar department. Miss Leigh will open the spring term of her
school with one vacant seat. Mattie was in the advanced class in the grammar
department and was expected to be promoted to Prof. PrestonÕs room this spring.
Mattie was a member of the Presbyterian Sabbath school and she and her sister
would often sit under the elms in their yard and sing the S. S. hymns and she
was also one of Miss LawrenceÕs music scholars. She was born June 7th
1883 and died April 13, 1898, aged 14 years 11 months and 23 days. She was
buried on Thursday afternoon, the only services being at the grave, Rev. Joel
Warner made suitable remarks. Prof. O. A. Preston made some tender and touching
references to the deceased, and the congregation sang two pieces. The day was
fine and there was a large procession of 34 teams. The providences of God are
often inscrutable, but if we believe that God can, for reason unrevealed to us,
call his children of all ages, one by one, to other scenes, to the labors, to
other developments, wisely and well then let us not impugn the wisdom or the
goodness of God.
April 28, 1898
Eggert Klidt living east of town, is we are sorry to learn,
confined to his bed with typhoid fever. In fact the whole family are unable to
be around.
A. G. Weander was called to Omaha, on Saturday last by a telegram
announcing the death of his father. The old gentleman was laid to rest in the
Oakland, Neb. cemetery on Tuesday. We extend sympathy to Andy in his hour of
trouble.
The announcement was made
from the Catholic pulpit on Sunday last, in this place, of the approaching
marriage of Mr. Henry Billerbeck and
Miss Baches of Randolph. The happy
event will take place at the Church in Osmond on next Tuesday.
Mrs. J. M. Johnson received the sad news on Monday of the death of her
sister, Miss Lola B. Montanye, at
Denver, Colo. On which occurred on Sunday. Mrs. J. left to take charge of the
corps at Omaha, and will take it to the home of her childhood in New York. We
extend sympathy to her in her sad trip.
The home of John Fischer has been under quarantine for the past week for
diphtheria. At this writing one child is much better while two younger ones are
quite low. This disease will never be stamped out until a more strict
quarantine is enforced. Public gatherings should be prohibited and the first
individual coming from any of the afflicted premises should be forced to return
and remain until all danger of disseminating the disease is past. We have had
the germs of this death dealing malady in our midst for the past four months
and from present indications it will remain here that much longer unless
decisive steps are taken to prevent its spreading.
Died.
Schmitz: -- On Friday, April 22nd 1898 John
Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schmitz, aged 14 years, 3 months, and 26
days.
The people of the
neighborhood as well as those of the village were shocked on Friday afternoon
when the announcement was made that grim death had entered the home and claimed
for its own Eddie Schmitz, son of our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schmitz,
living north east of the village a few miles. The boy had only been sick a very
few days with a spinal affection, but in that short time he was a great
sufferer and when death came he quietly fell asleep to awake in the arms of the
Good Shepherd who said ÒSuffer the little ones to come unto meÓ. The funeral
services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. Horke at the Catholic Church, on
Sunday, the 24th, where a large number of friends assembled to pay
their respects and sympathy to the afflicted family. Interment was made in the
new Catholic cemetery in Osmond.
May 12, 1898
Geo. Olsen, of Omaha, father of Hans, and Mrs. Docken came in on Saturday night for a visit with his
children.