Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, in East Valley, December 30th, 1891. Rev. Kletzing of Bartley, officiating. Geo. Carr and Dora Bush. We all wish them their share of the good things in this life. They will reside on the A.C. Hoppe farm. Friday 8 January 1892

Miss Emma Hoppe, one of East Valley’s most beautiful and popular young ladies, and Evan S. Harding were married Thursday evening, January 28th, 1892, at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. H.S. Henderson, officiating. Only the relatives of the happy couple were present. They received a large number of beautiful and useful presents. Both young people are favorites with all who know them, and they have the most hearty congratulations of everyone. The groom had purchased his mother’s place lately where they have begun housekeeping. Friday 3 February 1892

Thursday, John J. Moore and Ella G. Burns, two prominent young people residing about seven miles southeast of Max, were united in marriage, Rev. J.A. Badcon officiating. The simple act of the ceremony was the same as has been performed for hundreds of years, but the circumstances under which it was performed were the most novel and romantic of any ceremony Rev. Badcon has ever performed. The young couple, instead of desiring the proceedings to be conducted in a warm house, invited their guests out on the raw prairie a mile from any dwelling. When it came time for the last act that joins the lives of two into one, the guests formed a circle with their vehicles, and in the center of the circle a large buffalo robe was spread on the cold snow. On this the bride and groom stood while taking the solemn matrimonial vows. After the ceremony, the newly married couple and their guests repaired to the home of Chauncey Cooper, where an elegant wedding feast was spread. This is perhaps, the most purposely romantic wedding that has occurred in the western portion of the state. Friday 25 March 1892

It is currently reported that Nick Colling and Etta Stockton were married at Beaver City last week and have gone to housekeeping south of town. The Times-Democrat congratulates the young couple and wishes them happiness and prosperity. Friday 3 June 1892

The marriage of Miss Abbie Pettygrove to Mr. E.S. Koller, was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Pettygrove, in this city at five o’clock yesterday afternoon, the ceremony being conducted by the Rev. B.S. Haywood, pastor of the M.E. church. Miss Maude Sherlock acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Dan Camp, groomsman. The wedding was rather an exclusive one, the guests being confined to the young unmarried friends of the couple with whom they have long been especial favorites. The bride was exquisitely attired and was the center of attraction, but even her beauty did not allow one to forget the extensive floral decorations of the spacious parlors, in which the best of floral taste had been displayed. The groom looked his best in a well fitting suite of conventional black. An elegant repast, rarely excelled in point of variety and delicacy, was served at 6 o’clock. Any introductory words relative to the bride would be superfluous. She has grown up from childhood in our midst and is known to all as a young lady of happy disposition and womanly graces. Mr. Kollor formerly served the B & M Railway here in the capacity of agent but was subsequently promoted to the position of traveling auditor with headquarters at Aurora, which position he still holds. He is a gentleman of sterling qualities and has the confidence of all. The young couple departed on No. 3 last night on a three weeks tour of the west, including Salt Lake City and intermediate points. Ed’s many friends here join us in wishing the young couple a bright and happy future. Friday 1 July 1892

Married, Mr. John E. Watkins and Miss Sadie Wanzer at the home of the bride’s parents, West Fourth street, at 8 o’clock last evening, Rev. Powell, pastor of the Congregational church officiated. It was a quiet wedding, only members of the two families, were present. An elegant array of presents and the tempting spread of refreshments familiar to guests at a wedding were not absent. Hastings Republican Friday 8 July 1892

Wedding Bells-Eldred-Pratt-An announcement received today states that Miss Jessie A. Pratt and Charles E. Eldred were married at the residence of the bride in Phillipsburg, Kansas, Thursday, August 18, 1892, and that they will be at home in McCook, Nebraska, after September 1, 1892. We congratulate Mr. Eldred and wish the bride much happiness. The groom has been in the law office of W.S. Morlan for the past two years, and by his fidelity and aptitude to business gained the confidence of his employer, and by his courteous and gentlemanly bearing made friends of those with whom he came in contact where ever he went. Miss Pratt was a teacher and a favorite among her many friends, in Phillipsburg. Friday 19 August 1892

Suess-Schmidt-Tuesday afternoon, August 16, 1892, Mr. Louis Suess and Miss Kate Schmidt were married in the German Congregational church in this city by Rev. Louis Suess of Ludell, Kansas, father of the groom. A number of friends were present at the services, after which the invited guests attended a reception held at the residence of the happy young couple on McDonald street which the groom had already prepared for his bride. An excellent and bountiful supper was served. That evening Mr. Suess and wife left for Denver and the mountains on their bridal tour. The Times-Democrat joins with the many friends of the happy couple in wishing them long life, happiness and prosperity. Friday 19 August 1892

Happily Wedded-Crandall-Shipley-At the residence of the bride’s parents Dr. and Mrs. J.L. Shipley, Ravenna, Mo., Wednesday, October 19, 1892, H.J. Crandall to Bessie Lee Shipley, Rev. Browning officiating. The young couple are both well known in Ravenna and vicinity. Mr. Crandall is employed by the B & M railway, a position he has filled with credit several years. The bride is held in high esteem by her many friends. The happy couple left immediately for McCook, Nebraska, their future home. May life’s journey be over a smooth track, well ballasted, with sound ties, on a road whose block will by and by come to “par” and should any danger of conjugal collision threaten “pat on the breaks” and prevent the first angry word. Only the immediate family were present. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. Princeton, Mo., Press Friday 4 November 1892

Ruby-Newberry-Thursday, October 27, 1892, at the residence of the bride’s parents six miles northwest of Danbury; Edward A. Ruby and Edith V. Newberry. Both are well and favorably known. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.M. Crooks, there being over fifty relatives and friends present, who presented them with a large number of gifts, among which are the following: Mr. and Mrs. C. Newberry, bureau and pair of towels; Mr. and Mrs. Ruby set of chairs and table cloth; L.D. Newberry, extension table; Minnie Newberry, water set; A.J. Ruby, set of cups and saucers; Anna Ruby, pair of towels; H.L. Ruby, chair tidies and set of spoons; Mr. and Mrs. F.G. Stilgebour, table linen and napkins; Louie Ruby, salt and pepper set; Maude Ruby, handkerchief; Johnnie Ruby, hat rack; Ira Newberry, pickle dish; Mr. and Mrs. Barker, milk pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. Simpkins, towels and napkins; Cora Manier, fruit dish; Otto Pueltz, clock; D.D. Dutcher, lamp; Docia Crooks, sugar bowl; Chas. Owman, large lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Wyckoff, set of knives and forks; Grandma Newberry, cheese dish and towels; Grandma Hovey, towel; Mrs. Berry oil cloth; Leisure & Leisure, looking glass; Mr. and Mrs. Crooks meat platter. Friday 4 November 1892

Married-In this city at the residence of S.H. Colvin, on Wednesday evening, November 16, Rev. D.L. McBride officiating, Mr. Alexander Weaver to Miss Matie I. Russell. At home, after November 26. After a bounteous supper, the newly wedded couple departed for Denver and other mountain towns where they will remain a few days at sight seeing. The Times-Democrat extends the usual congratulations, hoping their journey along the route of life’s pathway, may be strewn with pleasure and little earthly angels to give joy and happiness of the way. Friday 18 November 1892

John Bush and Cora Francis, both of East Valley precinct were married at the Leland hotel on Wednesday, December 7, 1892. Friday 9 December 1892

Miss Flora McIntyre and Mr. Charles Fisher, both of Wauneta, were married in their home town last week. These young people are well and favorably known here, and their friends wish them every comfort and joy. Friday 16 December 1892

Midst White Blossoms-Rev. Samuel B. Crosby and Miss Josephine McLyman United Their Destines and Hearts- Henceforth the world will know Mr. Samuel B. Crosby and Miss Josephine McLyman as one. The home of Rev. George E. Taylor at Indianola was the scene of a very happy wedding last Wednesday. A limited number of friends were assembled to witness the ceremony. It was an eventful meeting probably the most eventful in the lives of this young couple. A pretty ceremony, simple and brief, made them man and wife, and fitted them for the very earnest congratulations of their friends. Mr. Crosby is the capable pastor of the Congregational church at Loomis this state. The bride is a bright young lady, who has made her home in this city for sometime, in the capacity of music teacher, in which she is very efficient. Their friends all hope for many blissful years along the rugged path of life. Friday 16 December 1892

Obituary-Mrs. Jessie Ives, wife of Frank Ives, died at her home in this city on Tuesday, January 26th, 1892, at 4:30 o’clock, a.m. of peritonitis, after three weeks. She was born in Ainsworth, Iowa on August 17, 1863, making her age 28 years, 5 months and 9 days at the time of her death. Her maiden name was Jennie Harding. In February, 1891 she came here on a visit to her sister, Mrs. C. W. Brownsman and on the 7th of the following month, March 1891, was married to Frank Ives. They have lived happily together during their short married life. Her bright and amiable presence will be missed in the social circles of this place. Their many friends sympathize with the bereaved husband and relatives. Two of her brothers, James Harding, of Trinidad, Colorado and Bonnar Harding of Lincoln, Nebraska, were with her from Sunday until her death. A short funeral sermon was preached at her late residence by Rev. D.L. McBride on Tuesday evening at 5:30, and her remains were taken on Wednesday morning to Ainsworth, Iowa for interment. Friday 29 January 1892

A Sad Death-To die among friends is always thought and spoken of as a very sad event. To be sick among strangers, who know nothing of the one, appeals to the tenderest sympathies of everyone. Such a case was the one of George Ellis, who died Wednesday night about 11 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Cassels on Dennison street, in this city. He had not been here but a short time, and had been boarding with Mrs. Cassels but a few days. Monday he had to quit work on account of a severe headache, and went to the house, and said he had been suffering several days with it, but it was much worse. Mrs. Cassels immediately proffered assistance, and advised him to drink a cup of tea and lay down perhaps he would be better after a sleep, he told her he had some capsules which he got for it, and took several; he became unconscious and remained in that condition until his death Wednesday night. Every thing possible was done for him. Drs. Jones, Davis, Spickelmier, and Kay were called but could afford him no relief. Father Hickey called Wednesday and his kindly endeavors to the unfortunate young man, thought it is supposed of a different sect, won him many friends. Rev. Stevenson was called in Wednesday evening, and offered up a prayer in his behalf, the young man could not know the many kind acts done for him. It was fortunate he had so kind a land lady to board with as she and all the boarders done everything in their power for him, and could not have done more had he been their own. The funeral services were held at the house, Rev. Coffman officiating. His remains were interred in the cemetery here yesterday afternoon. Friday 20 May 1892

Obituary-Alva Gamsby, died Wednesday, May 25, 1892, at 6 o’clock, p.m. after an illness of just eleven days, of pneumonia, aged 44 years, 5 months and 14 days. He was born in Westbury county Compton, Quebec. He had lived in this county ten years, and was well known over the county generally. He worked in the lead mines in the Black Hills about two years ago and was taken sick, and has never been so well since; for some time he has been working on the section here. Last Sunday week he was brought home from work sick with pneumonia which resulted fatally. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of the community. Friday 27 May 1892

Little Katie Eaton, who has been sick with scarlet fever for some time past, died Sunday about noon. The parents have the genuine sympathy of the community in their affliction. Katie was a bright, beautiful child of about seven years of age and a favorite among her schoolmates and friends. Friday 3 June 1892

Charles Premer, aged about 19 years, son of Solomon Premer, who lives northeast of here, died Wednesday morning after a short sickness. He had just returned from the Franklin Academy about a week ago. The parents have the sympathy of many friends. Friday 10 June 1892

Daniel George-At his home, seven miles east of McCook, Thursday, April 21st, 1892, Daniel George, aged 57 years 1 months and 23 days. Mr. George was born in Vermont from there he moved to Iowa and in 1885 he moved to this county where he has since resided. He leaves a wife and daughter to mourn his loss. The funeral services took place in the M.E. church at Indianola, Saturday, April 23rd, Rev. P.S. Mather officiating, after which the remains were interred in the cemetery of that place. Friday 29 August 1892

Della Strong-At her home in East McCook, Monday, April 25, 1892, Della, wife of George Strong, aged 28 years. A babe but a few days old was buried with her. The funeral services took place at the home Wednesday morning, Rev. Stevenson officiating. Mrs. Strong was an earnest Christian, a member of the M.E. church, respected by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and two small children, a boy and girl, aged 4 and 6 respectively, to mourn her loss. The family have the sympathy of all in this their hour of deep sorrow. Friday 29 August 1892

William McManigal-A the residence of his brother, Vance, in South McCook, Monday, April 25, 1892, of hemorrhage of the bowels, William McManigal, aged 57 years 4 months and 10 days. Mr. McManigal was well known to the pioneers of this county having settled here in the spring of 1879. He resided on his claim near Wauneta, but at the time of his death was in this city making arrangements to leave with his family to this place. He leaves a wife and family of five children, all grown, to mourn his loss. The funeral took place at the home of his brother, Vance, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Stevenson officiating. Friday 29 August 1892

The twin children of Mr. and Mrs. John Barber died last Friday, aged three months, and were buried here Saturday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community. Friday 16 September 1892

Mrs. Granger Burned to Death-and several other persons badly injured and burned-Last Monday morning in the early twilight, just as No. 2, came in from the west, the engineer thereon discovered that the eating house was on fire and immediately gave the alarm, that attracted the attention of the fire department, who were soon upon the scene with department materials to fight it. The engineer of the city water works was up town attending to some of his duties at the time the alarm was given. He hastened to his post and sounded the alarm, which resulted in bringing out many to the fire. The cause that led to the fire, was the explosion of a coffee urn, and in an attempting to get it out doors, the flames were spread about the lower rooms, and before the guests could be awakened, the fire was under full headway. Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Granger, and three children had apartments upstairs in the southeast corner of the building. Mr. Granger had retired soon after midnight, having come in on the Burlington No. 3. His wife, was the first to give him the alarms, both in their night attire hastened to arouse their children who occupied rooms opposite. In this they succeeded but the daughter was quite badly burned about the face and hands. Mr. Granger after seeing his children safe, discovered that his wife was missing, and in his efforts to reach the room where he had last seen his companion, he was terribly burned about the head, neck and lower limbs. Mrs. Granger’s charred remains were found after the flames were extinguished and were taken to Pade’s undertaking for burial and on Tuesday they were sent to Wahoo, this state, where they family formerly resided. At the present time Mr. Granger and daughter are receiving medical and the attention of kind friends who are administering to their daily needs, and will recover. In the death of wife and mother, the family have the sympathy of this city. Friday 4 November 1892

Mrs. Mary E. Kimmerling, wife of Marion Kimmerling, died on Saturday, December 3rd, 1892, at her home, four miles east of Indianola, Neb. The funeral services were held Monday in the Congregational church in this place and were conducted by Rev. C.D. Gearheart. The services were attended by a large number of friends, who sympathize with the bereaved husband and relatives in their sorrow. The deceased was a daughter of Otto Weber, was born at Rutland, Iowa, on the 27th day of September, 1871. She leaves a husband and child nine months old. Friday 9 December 1892

Died-In this city on Monday, December 12, 1892, Mrs. Ida Keith, aged 22 years. Her maiden name was Howard, her home being in Cass county, Illinois, where she married Oscar Keith in October, 1889. Her remains were buried in the cemetery here last Wednesday, and were followed to their last resting place by many friends. Friday 16 December 1892