On Wednesday evening, January 6, 1886, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. Alfred Carter to Miss Ella J. Henderson, Rev. W.S. Wheeler officiating. The parents of the bride reside about four and a half miles north of McCook. None but the immediate friends were present to witness the ceremony and offer congratulations. Several presents were given. Saturday 9 January 1886

On Thursday afternoon, January 7, 1886 at the residence of the bride’s parents, the McCook Hotel, Mr. H.A. Smith to Miss Belle Jones, both of this city, Rev. W. S. Wheeler officiating. The pair received a number of presents from friends, after which a tasty supper was served, of which all partook. Saturday 9 January 1886

Married At the Catholic church, McCook, Nebraska, Sunday, January 31, 1886, Mr. J.T. McEnvoy to Miss Amy Moore, both of Stratton, the Rev. Thomas Cullen officiating. Saturday 6 February 1886

PADE-BURROWS Following the prophetic wisdom of our hymen meter, The Democrat, two weeks ago, announced to the world that Mr. Herman Pade had gone east on business, but while there would provide himself with a companion and two return tickets. Such is even so. The ceremony making Mr. Herman Pade and Miss Carrie Burrows man and wife, was performed at the residence of the bride’s parents, in Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin, Thursday, February 4, 1886, after which they at once started for McCook, where, we are glad to announce, they will make their future home. Mr. Pade is in the furniture business here, and although not among the oldest in business, has, and is, building up an enviable business and making numerous friends. The Democrat desires to congratulate both Mr. and Mrs. Pade and wish them long and happy residence in McCook. Saturday 13 February 1886

C.W. Ward, father of Mrs. R.S. Cooley, and an old resident of McCook died at his residence in West McCook, Tuesday evening. The deceased was in his 78th year. He was on the streets last Monday, and was in apparent good health, and his sudden death necessarily caused considerable surprise and regret among his many friends. The Democrat extends condolence to the bereaved relatives. Saturday 16 January 1886

VERDICT vs. FACTS-Some few days ago the Culbertson Sun reported the death of J.N. League, a member of the firm of Mishler & Co, a prominent and respected citizen of that town, an honored member of the G.A.R. At the time, The Democrat noted the fact of his death, but gives this notice, comes to the light the coroner’s verdict, the facts of which, and his death, substantially, we take from the above journal: "The death occurred on Thursday evening, January 14, 1886. That night he attended the public installation of the officers of the G.A.R. Post, of which he was a member. After the installation was over he acted as door keeper for the ball which followed, and was seen about the rink until shortly after 11 o’clock. He had been drinking some during the evening. Not coming home last night, Mrs. League informed one of the neighbors of the fact and a search was immediately instituted and continued until about half past eight o’clock when the body was found by J.C. Thompson a short distance from John Anderson’s place west of town. Coroner Atwood was immediately summoned, and the body removed to a suitable place, when a jury was impaneled and an inquest held. Messrs. A.D. King, Cash D. Fuller, C.G. Crews, A.B. Sterns, Noah Mishler and John M. Bailor forming the jury. After examining a number of witnesses the jury rendered a verdict that the deceased came to his death by being frozen dead while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The death of Mr. League leaves his family in destitute circumstances. Mrs. League has been quite ill, and the shock she has received may terminate fatally. We hope the sympathy felt for her will take a practical turn. There is the verdict. The Democrat is not directly interested in this matter but when such a verdict as "died as a drunkard" is thrown to the world, the evidence must be stronger, to sustain the charge than in this case, and because of the weakness of the evidence it is the duty of the journals, who desire that honesty and fairness should prevail, to inquire into the facts. We are not acquainted with the members of the coroner’s jury, but suppose them to be men-fair men-generally, but fallible. Another version of this untimely death comes from the Trenton Torpedo and the editor speaks from actual knowledge: "We saw him at the G.A.R. installation. We saw him installed as one of the principal officers Kleven Post. We saw him, too, after the installation and during the ball while he was acting as door keeper, and we repeatedly conversed with him, and all knew he was strictly sober. No man in Culbertson ever saw him under the influence of liquor. Owing to the sickness of his wife, he did not remain later than eleven o’clock, not even waiting for the supper prepared for the boys at the Mishler house, but hastened home, and while on his way stopped at the saloon, it is said. Saturday 30 January 1886

DIED IN SNOW SLIDE-News reached us from Danbury that Mr. S.S. Graham started for Ouray, Colorado, last Wednesday night, in response to a telegram to the effect that his son Frank Graham had been killed in a snow slide at the latter place. But little can be gleaned regarding the facts of his death, further than that with a party of chums he was camped, for the winter in a cabin in the mountains, and that the immense amount of snow which has fallen during the winter in the mountains, caused a most terrific slide destroying the whole party. Frank Graham was about twenty-five years old, and had spent most of his time in the mountains, mining, preferring that to farming. He was down in Danbury visiting his parents several years ago, and during that time made many friends who remember him, and think well of him. Those who know him best say that he was a young man of sterling qualities of heart, a hard worker, and of unquestionable integrity. The bereaved parents and family have the sincere sympathy of friends in their sadness. Saturday 6 February 1886

At the hour of eight, last night, Mrs. McAllister, the poor woman, who has been suffering so long with spinal meningitis, in a miserable dugout on the river bank, left this world, which to her has been one of poverty and misery, to try the realities of another and we hope a more friendly world. It is not often the duty of the reporter to chronicle a sadder case than the one under consideration. The contemptible libel on God’s creation, who was the woman’s husband in name, we are informed, left the house shortly after the poor creature’s death, and never showed his ugly physiognomy in the house until the following morning, and as we are further informed that he is in the habit of gaming, and thus spending his means, and allowing his family to want, the probabilities are that he spent the night at the gaming table, while strangers watched over the body of her whom he in days past, swore to love, honor and support, etc. The deceased leaves two little children, who are temporarily provided for. Tribune, Saturday 20 March 1886