HAPPILY MARRIED-Sunday evening, Mr. Ed Kane returned from his eastern trip, accompanied by a very charming lady and reported to the McEntee Hotel, where he wrote with a bold hand on the register “Ed Kane and wife.” This was the first intimation his many friends had that he had forsaketh his bachelor habits and taken unto himself a helpmate, but they were no less profuse in their congratulations. The ceremony occurred at Fox Lake, Wisconsin, last Wednesday afternoon, and the newly married couple took a bridal trip to some of the eastern cities before returning here where they will make their future home. Mrs. Kane, formerly Miss Carrie Livingston in her native city, was very highly esteemed for her many accomplishments. Ed Kane is one of the B & M’s most genial and popular passenger “cous” and his host of friends join with the Democrat in extending congratulations and well wishes for a long life and a very cordial welcome to McCook to Mrs. Kane. As soon as Ed’s handsome home in the northwestern part of the city is completed they will reside there, but in the meantime they are stopping at the McEntee. Saturday 25 May 1889

HAPPILY MARRIED-It becomes our pleasant duty this week to chronicle the marriage of one of McCook’s best and most popular young men to one of Arapahoe’s fairest daughters. The event occurred Tuesday at the residence of the bride’s parents in Arapahoe, the contracting parties being Mr. J.F. Forbes of this city to Miss Kittie C. Tomblin. Miss Anna Forbes acting as bridesmaid and Mr. A.C. Ebert as groomsman. The home was very beautifully decorated the happy couple taking position under a very beautiful bell made of evergreen and rare flowers, a symbolic cupid being suspended from the hammer of the bell. Under this bell the happy couple listened to the beautiful and impressive ceremony as pronounced by the Rev. J.S.Kelsey of this city. Following the congratulations came the wedding supper, after which the newly wedded couple boarded the east bound train in a shower of rice, for a bridal tour to the home of the groom’s parents in Canada. Frank Forbes as he is familiarly known to all our people, is one of our most energetic and popular young men. Always happy and cheerful, generous to a fault, and manly he has the unbound friendship and esteem of all our people. For years he has held the position of train dispatcher here for the B & M and it is not out of the way to here say there is none better on the line, and one and all extend hearty congratulations. The bride, Miss Kittie Tomblin, is one of Arapahoe’s most popular young ladies, and although a stranger to McCook’s people a warm place will be given her as Frank’s wife. The Democrat but voices the unanimous sentiment, when it wishes for them a life of unalloyed happiness and prosperity, and that time may only serve to endear the bonds they so joyfully entered into last Tuesday. They expect to return from their tour about the first instant, when they will settle down amongst us. There will be no cards. The presents given were many and very handsome. The guests in attendance from this city were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Davis, Miss Anna Forbes, Messrs. Norman Forbes, A.C. Ebert, J.D. Robb and C.B. Qahlquist. Friday 13 September 1889

UNITED IN MARRIAGE-There is a vacancy in the bachelor ranks of The Democrat force, caused by the desertion of John Fancher, who yesterday evening, promised to take as his better half for wealth or woe Miss Ida B. Kellar. The ceremony was performed at the home of the brides parents by Rev. Kelsey, and was witnessed by only the immediate relatives. The happy couple took the morning train for a short tour to relatives in the east. The groom, John Fancher, is well known to all our people, his residence here of four years, winning him the esteem and good will of all. The past three years, he has had charge of the mechanical department of the Democrat, and has demonstrated that in that time he has had no superior, and the force all unite in the heartiest congratulations. The bride Miss Kellar is one of our most charming young lades, excellently fitted to be a helpful helpmate to the man of her choice. All friends join the Democrat in wishing them a life complete with happiness and prosperity, and that their matrimonial ship may encounter no rough sea, but sail smoothly into the harbor of contentment and plenty. Friday 20 September 1889

UNITED IN MARRIAGE-Last Tuesday evening, at the residence of the brides parents, Rev. Father Cullen united in marriage Miss Josie Menard to Mr. Christian E. Colberg, of Chicago. The ceremony was very quiet, being witnessed only by the relatives. The groom is a stranger to our people, being a young business man of Chicago. The bride, Miss Josie, has been a resident here since child hood and numbers many friends, who wish her unbounded happiness in her new sphere of life. The couple departed for Chicago Wednesday morning where they make their future home. Congratulations of all acquaintances are extended through the Democrat. Friday 4 October 1889

MARRIED-A quiet wedding occurred at the residence of J.L. Gray on the west side at 8 o’clock Wednesday evening. The contracting parties being Wm. A. Bartholomew and Mary K. Smith. Rev. Dwire of the M.E. church officiating. The ceremony was witnessed only by immediate relatives and was very private. The groom is the proprietor of the White Line dray and express, well known in the city as an industrious, honest and upright young man, and a rustler. The bride enjoys a large circle of friends. The young couple has gone to housekeeping in the Coleman residence on the west side. The Democrat joins their host of friends in wishing them a life of continued happiness and prosperity. Friday 8 November 1889

WICKERSHAM-JAMISON-Married- At the Holy Trinity church, by the Rector Rev. Hewett, on December 29th, Mr. B.F. Wickersham of McCook to Miss C.M. Jamison of Lincoln, no cards-Lincoln Journal-This announcement is as it appeared in Saturday’s Journal caused us to gaze long and earnestly with feelings akin to astonishment. The fact of a man going down the road with a funeral party and returning a married man, is what “Wick” stontly maintains to be only a coincidence. It was certainly a complete surprise to all his friends who rallied from the shock in time to offer seasonable congratulations. Mr. Wickersham is chief clerk in Train Master Harmon’s office, he having retired from the engineering corps about two years ago to accept that position, and is one of the most popular employees on the road. Miss Jamison is one of Lincoln’s most estimable young ladies, having made a number of warm friends in McCook by visiting here. Owing to the serious illness of her mother she was detained at home for a time, which fact enabled the diplomatic young groom to keep his friends in doubt for several days. They will make their home in McCook into whose society they will be welcomed in their new relation in life, and wherein The Democrat sincerely hopes they will find but joy, prosperity and happiness. Friday 27 December 1889

OBITUARY-On Friday morning of this week Mrs. Joseph Reed of this city departed this life after a lingering illness of several weeks from pneumonia. The deceased had been a resident of this city for about a year past, and by her lovable disposition, and kind and gentle manner, had endeared herself to all whose acquaintance she had made during her brief residence among us. She was little more than a girl in years, and had been married but little more than a year, when the dread reaper, Death, came and terminated her earthly career, when it had but barely blossomed with so much promise for the future. She leaves a young husband to mourn her early demise. Her mother came from Chicago to attend her during her illness, and was with her at the time of her death. The remains were taken to Chicago, the home of her childhood, for interment, accompanied by her bereaved husband and mother. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrowing relatives and friends in this their sad affliction. Death comes to those who die in the grace and friendship of God, like a benediction, as it is the call from a life of much sorrow and hardship to one of eternal joy and happiness. Saturday 27 April 1889

DIED-Adele, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Phelan, of Holyoke, Colorado, last Saturday morning, the 25th. The deceased had been sick only about a week, troubled with a sore throat which kept growing worse, and although the best medical assistance and all that devoted hearts and hands could do was done to alleviate the suffering of the child, she peacefully passed away, her spirit sundering from the frail body and winging its way to Him who said “Suffer, little children to come unto me for such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Relatives and friends in the former home of the parents were notified and the body was brought here for interment. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Sunday afternoon and was largely attended by sorrowing friends who followed the remains to their last resting place in the Catholic cemetery. Adele was seven years old, and her death leaves an aching void in the hearts of the parents that time cannot efface. In their hour of sorrow friends extend their sympathy. Saturday 1 June 1889

Thomas Duffey is dead. Those words passed from lip to lip of our citizens Wednesday morning and was always heard with sincere expressions of regrets. For years he has been gradually sinking caused by consumption and though he had resigned himself and death was not unexpected by him, the suddenness of his taking away caused great grief. He went from here about a month ago to the home of his parents near Grafton, hoping to be benefited. Kind hearts surrounded his dying bedside. The ministration of the church he loved softened the bed of death; gentle hands bore his body, wrapped in eternal rest and laid it lovingly beneath the sod, where it shall remain until the last trump shall awake the dead. The deceased died on Tuesday morning June 4. He has been a resident of this city about four years in the hotel business, proprietor of the Arlington, and has won for himself a place in the affections of our people. Quiet and attentive to his duties, honest and true, no one had more friends than Tom Duffey, as all called him. Married about three years he leaves a young wife and child to mourn his lose, and to them and other relatives, all our citizens extend sincere sympathy and would hold out to them comfort, and ask them to remember that God does all things for the best. The funeral services were held Thursday, and was conducted by Rev. Father Cullen of this city in charge of members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of which the deceased was an honored member, the following members attending from here: C. J. Ryan, James McAdams, Manie Fitzgerald, John Brady, James McCotter, John Hughes and J.J. Conley. And so, he passed, regretted and mourned by all, but so suddenly that, like a stone cast in the great oceans of life that for a moment only disturbs the surface then sinks, like a flash of light, to the mysteries and glories of its mighty depths, while above, the swift returning waters smooth out over ripple and leave the broad sea of time as placid of the dome of heaven. Friday 7 June 1889

There is grief in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walsh, over the death of their infant son, Frank, which occurred Tuesday. Little Frank was sick about a week and although loving hands and medical assistance did everything, it was of no avail. The funeral services were held from the home Thursday, by Rev. Kelsey. In this the loss of their only child the sorrowing parents have the sympathy of all their friends. Friday 18 October 1889

DIED-The grim destroyer has entered the home of our esteemed fellow citizen George Fowler, and removed the mother of the family. We commend the bereaved ones to him who is the comforter of the comfortless and the helper of the helpless and express sincere sympathy. Friday 8 November 1889

DEATH OF GEORGE H. STARBUCK-It is with a feeling of sincere regret that we are called upon this week to announce the death of our fellow citizen George H. Starbuck, which occurred last Friday evening at nine o’clock. For weeks he had lingered very low, but rallied from time to time, bringing a gleam of hope to the faithful and anxious watchers at his bedside, and though all was done that medical skill and patient, and living friends could do, he passed peacefully away, across the dark river to the great beyond. Typhoid fever was the cause, a malady that claims its victims with an unrelenting hand. His funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the Congregational church in this city, the pall bearers being composed of the county officials. One the 5th of November he was chosen by a large vote to a position of trust, as custodian of the county funds, and his death seems sadder and indeed most inopportune at the time when his service was thus depended by the people. The deceased was born in Boxley Town, Hamilton County, Indiana, on July 26th, 1813, and was the third of a family of eleven children all of whom survive him. When but a child the family removed to Indianola, Iowa, then considered the far west, where as he grew to manhood, he witnessed the settlement of Iowa’s grassy prairies. In 1881 his family was among the earliest settlers of Red Willow County, where he has since taken a prominent part in its development socially and politically. He leaves a wife and five small children to mourn the lost of a dutiful, kindhearted husband and father and The Democrat joins a sorrowing public in extending to the afflicted ones, its most sincere sympathy and condolence. Friday 15 November 1889