1893 McCOOK TIMES-DEMOCRAT

WEDDINGS:

Happily Wedded-On Christmas day Will Hoppe, of East Valley precinct, and Miss Nettie Kletzing were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Nelson, this state, Rev. Kletzing officiating. The groom is an exemplary young man and has the respect of all who know him. The bride is an accomplished lady who is well known in the eastern part of the county and to the teachers all over county. The Times-Democrat extends its most hearty congratulations to the happy couple. May they both live long and prosper. Friday 6 January 1893

Married-On Thursday afternoon in our city, Chas. E. Bunker, of David City, and Miss Florence A. Hughes, of McCook, Rev. Stevenson officiating. Friday 6 January 1893

Married-At the residence of the bride’s parents, on Wednesday evening, January 4th, Rev. H.H. Berry officiating, Mr. H.I. Peterson to Miss Ophelia J. Ellis. The Times-Democrat offers the usual congratulations on behalf of their numerous friends. Friday 6 January 1893

Married-In this city on Tuesday, 14th inst., by the Rev. D.L. McBride, Mr. Samuel Moore to Miss Etta Hamilton. They were the recipients of a number of valuable presents. Same day they departed on their wedding tour, Illinois being their destination. Friday 13 February 1893

Married-By H.H. Berry, at the home of the bride’s parents, Miles Raridan to Miss Lena Miller. Forty people were present, who enjoyed a bounteous supper. Many valuable presents were given the newly married couple. Friday 21 April 1893

Married-At the Catholic church by Father Hickey, on Tuesday, April 18, 1893, Albert O’Neil and Miss Maggie McAdams. The church was filled to overflowing. After the ceremony high mass was celebrated. The choir rendered some excellent music. The newly wedded couple departed at noon for Denver to spend their honeymoon. The young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends, with whom the Times-Democrat joins its congratulations. Friday 24 April 1893

Married-On April 25, at Indianola, by County Judge Beck, James Chambers to Emma Catt. They departed on the same evening for La Junta where the groom is employed in the railroad shops of the Santa Fe. Friday 28 April 1893

Married-At the Ash Creek church, Sunday, May 7, Mr. Judd Gragg of Red Willow precinct, to Miss Dollie Downs of Bondville precinct, by Rev. D.S. Morris. There was hardly standing room in the church, and about forty relatives and invited guests followed them to the house where they partook of a bountiful dinner. The following is a list of presents: From bride’s parents bedstead, cake stand, plates, cups and saucers, knives and forks. From groom’s parents, large lamp. Katie Gragg, teaspoons; Burt Gragg, berry set; Clara Brehmer, bread plate; Mr. and Mrs. Burns, lamp; Ada Burns, chair tidy; Hattie Burns, pie plate, Rosa Burn and Ira Neel, castor; N. Downs and wife, tablecloth; Mr. and Mrs. Robins, bed spread; Lottie Downs, bolster, slips and tooth pick holder; Jess Downs $1; Mr. and Mrs. Day; butter dish; J.R. Neel and wife, towels; J.S. Boughton and wife, glass pitcher; Masters Robbie and Genie Boughton; neckties; E.A. Whitsel and wife, berry set, broom and dustpan Lon Miller, Sugar Bowl; Ira Neel, cradle. Friday 12 May 1893

Happily Wedded-U.J. Warren and Miss Lillian Rowell were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Tuesday evening, June 6, 1893, at 9 o’clock, Rev. Coffman officiating. Only the intimate friends beside the family were invited. The double rooms in which the ceremony took place were tastily festooned with flowers, ferns and vines. Reizenstein’s orchestra furnished music for the occasion and everything passed off very smoothly. The presents were numerous and beautiful. The bride and groom are well known society people of this city. The groom has been manager of the Bullard Lumber Co. here for several years, and is the city clerk, which office he has held for several successive terms. The bride has been the head dressmaker for Lowman & Sons for several years and has lived in this city about eight years. The happy couple have gone to housekeeping in their home on Melvin street. They have the best wishes of a very large circle of acquaintances, and the Times-Democrat extends to them its heartiest congratulations. May they live long and prosper. Friday 9 June 1893

Miss Bullard Becomes Mrs. Jones-Tuesday, June 20, at high noon, Miss Josephine, daughter of J.T. Bullard, was married to Prof. Edward M. Jones, of the Omaha Conservatory of Music at the home of her parents-Palisade. The residence was beautifully decorated with plants and flowers carnations being most prominent. The Rev. D.L. McBride of McCook was the officiating minister and a number of guests were present from this place among whom were Messrs. and Mesdames Hackman, Reizenstein and Warren, the Miss Sara Lowman, Marie Walters, Ida Lee, and Mr. Edward Lowman. The bride was dressed in a beautiful costume of Japanese habitat cream silk with eminence and carried a handsome bouquet of bride roses with lilies of the valley and maiden hair ferns. The gloves and shoes were in harmony with the dress. Miss Bullard was a resident of this city until a short time ago, when she moved with her parents to their new home at Palisade. She was a general favorite among the young people and musicians here, and she is an excellent pianist. After the ceremony the company enjoyed a sumptuous banquet while Reizenstein’s orchestra of this place played it sweetest as a guest remarked, “the best I ever heard it.” The presents were handsome and numerous. The happy couple arrived here on the branch train and took No. 1 for Omaha, which is to be there future home. The best wishes of a host of friends go with them and the Times-Democrat joins in the benedictions. Friday 23 June 1893

Viola Teeter and Robert Gibson of Denver, were married at the home of bride’s parents, in this place, Monday evening, June 19th, Rev. Mr. Lisle officiating. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few of the intimate friends and relatives were present. The bride has lived here since a child and has many friends who all extend to the happy young couple their best wishes. They left on No. 5 Monday evening for Denver, their future home. Friday 23 June 1893

Burr-Coplen Wedding-At Holdrege on the 14th inst. Miss Bessie M. Burr became Mrs. Alonzo G. Coplen. Mr. Coplen is a clerk in the Burlington superintendent office here and one of the rising young men of the system. The young people have been at home here since the 18th. Friday 23 June 1893

Ruby-Puelz Wedding-Married-By the Rev. W. A. Boucher, pastor M.E. church at Bartley-on June 25-Mr. Otto Puelz and Miss Anna Ruby-both of Danbury. A large party of relatives and friends were present and enjoyed the sumptuous dinner provided for the occasion. The wedding presents were numerous and valuable and seemed to have been selected for the beginning of housekeeping, as well as mementoes of love and esteem. Friday 30 June 1893

F.B. Duckworth and Miss Jennie Remaly were married last week at the residence of the bride’s parents in Benkelman. The young couple will make their home at this place. We extend our best wishes to the happy couple. Friday 30 June 1893

Clarence Adams and Miss Cynthia Nelson, both of Lebanon, were married here last week. Friday 30 June 1893

Peter A. Briggle of Indianola and Lottie M. Downs of Bondsville were married here Monday. Both are well known in this part of the county. The groom is one of the firm which runs the livery stable opposite the depot, and the bride is a daughter of one of Ash Creek’s substantial and successful farmers. They have our best wishes. Friday 7 July 1893

Zimmerman-Schinsel-Tuesday evening at the home of the bride’s parents, six miles northwest of McCook, Wm. Schinsel and Miss M.E. Zimmerman were made husband and wife. The happy young benedict and bride left on No. 6 Wednesday to view the world from the Ferris wheel at Chicago. The Times-Democrat tenders congratulations. Friday 18 August 1893

Danbury-Oblinger-Stilgebouer-Sunday, August 6, there occurred a society event at Wheatland, Mo., which was of more than passing interest to the people of Danbury. On that day, at the home of the bride’s parents in that place, Mr. S.H. Stilgelbouer of Danbury led to the alter Miss Estella Oblinger. A number of the relatives and friends were present, and after the ceremony a splendid dinner was enjoyed by all. The happy young people arrived at Danbury-their future home-Thursday, August 10, and were welcomed by the Danbury band-of which the benedict is a member-and other friends. The next evening Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Stilgebouer gave a reception in honor of their son and his wife which was largely attended by their friends here. This occasion was also the 53rd anniversary of the elder Stilgebouer’s birthday. The bride was one of Wheatland’s most efficient school teachers and a popular favorite with all acquaintances. The groom is well known in Red Willow County where he has resided for the past eighteen years. He is now one of the officials of the Bank of Danbury. Many and handsome presents were received by the young people and they begin housekeeping here with the best wishes of a host of friends, including the Times-Democrat. Friday 18 August 1893

Pinkerton-Piper-Wednesday, at the residence of the bride’s parents at Box Elder, Miss Kate B. Pinkerton and Morley E. Piper were married. Elder A. W. Coffman officiated and Rev. W.T. Meyers assisted. Friday 25 August 1893

George H. Hartman, manager of the bridge supplies, under W.S. Perry, was married Sunday to Miss Florence McCarthy of Wray, Colorado. They will make their home in this city. Friday 1 September 1893

Pucket-Rawson-A pleasant little marriage party was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Pucket in Alliance precinct Thursday evening, Sept. 7, to witness the marriage of their daughter Lizzie to Mr. Charles Rawson of Thomas County, Kansas. Mr. Rawson recently sold his fine farm in the Sunflower state, and he and his wife will go to housekeeping on the F.E. Quigley place, four miles north of Indianola. The Times-Democrat joins with other friends in hearty congratulations. Friday 15 September 1893

Happily Wedded-Miss Mary Stroup of Benkelman and Elmer Rowell of this city were married at the home of the bride’s parents on Tuesday morning, September 19, 1893, at 11 o’clock. Mrs. John Rowell, of Hastings, Mrs. Chas. Rowell and Minnie Rowell of this city were present to witness the ceremony. The bridal party arrived here on No. 4 the same evening, and went to the home of the groom’s parents. The A.O.U.W. Band, of which Mr. Rowell is a member, serenaded the happy couple at the house with some of its brightest and best music. Both the high contracting parties are well known here, and they many friends, including the Times-Democrat, wish them a prosperous and happy future. Friday 22 September 1893

A Romantic Marriage-Notwithstanding Mr. Hiram Cooly of Vailton, southwest of McCook, is a veteran of the late war and therefore a man well seasoned in years, all the romance has not gone out of his soul, and his latest experience in that line culminated Tuesday in his marriage at Indianola to Miss C.P. Cavert of Dennison, Texas. Believing it was not good for man to be alone and not discovering his choice in his immediate vicinity, Mr. Cooly resorted to the columns of the matrimonial newspaper and the answering echo came from the Lone Star state. Arrangements were made that the bride and groom elect were to meet at the McEntee House, McCook. Monday, Mr. Cooly came to town and registered at the hotel and went to the depot to meet No. 5 on which Miss Cavert was expected. She came, but failed to recognize him at the depot and went to the hotel where both passed the night in ignorance of each other’s presence. In the morning they met, made a trip to Indianola and returned in the evening united and happy. Wednesday morning Mr. and Mrs. Cooly left for their home on the farm where they were to be welcomed by the former’s son and the neighbors. The bride was a passenger enroute here on the train, out of St. Joe., Mo., which was to have been help up by the robbers who were surprised by the officers on the dummy train sent out by the company. Altogether, she believes she has had quite as interesting a siege with the dart of cupid as falls to lot of the average American girl. Friday 29 September 1893

Bates-Fox-Saturday evening at the residence of the bride’s parents in West McCook Miss Lulu, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bates and Mr. Ned Fox were married. Justice Berry officiated. Friday 6 October 1893

The marriage of Miss Ruby Burgess of this place to Mr. Hill of Illinois took place at Kearney, Oct. 17. Friday 27 October 1893

Lee-Hoag-At 8 o’clock Wednesday evening at the bride’s residence in the east part of the city, Mrs. Annie Lee was married to Charles B. Hoag of Indianola. Rev. D.L. McBride officiated. Only a few of the intimate friends were invited, but a royal good time was had. A splendid supper was served. The presents were handsome. Indianola is the gainer by this transaction, but all the people of this city wish the happy bride and groom long and prosperous life. They are listed among the most valued of the county’s citizens. 27 Friday October 1893

Wright-Fowler-Robert W. Fowler and Miss May Wright, daughter of James Wright, were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Danbury on Sunday, November 5th, 1893, by J.E. Tirrill, justice of the peace. Both contracting parties are well known in the southern part of the county, all of whom extend to them their best wishes. The Times-Democrat joins with them in congratulations and good wishes. Friday 10 November 1893

Another Happy Marriage-At the residence of H.V. Amen, one mile east of town, Sunday, Miss Sarah Carter became Mrs. Henry Jeffries. H.H. Berry officiated. A number of neighbors and friends were present and everybody enjoyed themselves and The Times-Democrat joins in the congratulations. Friday 17 November 1893

Johnston-Allen-Wednesday evening about forty personal friends assembled at the residence of George E. Johnston, formerly of the Commercial, to witness the ceremony which made his daughter, Minnie Clark, the wife of Jesse Edmund Allen of St. Joe. Rev. D.L. McBride officiated. Robert F. Sellers of Hastings was the best man and the bridesmaid Miss Della Johnston. The presents were many and handsome. An elegant supper was served and the bride and groom left the house in a shower of rice. Mr. and Mrs. Allen left on No. 4 the same evening for Chicago and the east, and will be absent about three weeks. They will return and make McCook their residence, being at home at No. 602 Madison avenue. Among those present from other towns were: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnston of Juniata, Misses La Vaughn and Eda Phelan of Alliance, Perry Westpheling of St. Joe. Friday 22 December 1893

Consolidating Forces-Saturday evening Richard Evans and Miss Carrie Bowers of this city were married at Indianola. Mr. Evans and his bride left Sunday evening for their future home at Holyoke. Friday 29 December 1893

Sunday afternoon at the residence of the bride’s parents, in South McCook, Andrew Ibson of Minden appeared and claimed Miss Laura J. Mahana as his bride. Rev. H.H. Berry officiated and all their friends join in the congratulations. Friday 29 December 1893

Christmas day at the residence of the bride’s parents, in the same part of the city, another happy marriage occurred. This time Robert W. Florom of Stockville captured Miss Mary Stallard. Rev. H.H. Berry officiated. Friday 29 December 1893

DEATHS:

Frank Colling, the young man who accidentally shot himself New Years day, while hunting, died Sunday at the home of his brother-in-law, P. Gillen, in this place. His funeral took place from the Catholic church Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Friday 13 January 1893

 

Joseph Peicha died Sunday at his home in Missouri Ridge. His remains were buried in the cemetery at this place on Monday. Friday 20 January 1893

Died-In this city on Jan. 30th, Michael Walsh, Sr. The old gentleman was born in Ireland in 1806, and came to America some 40 years ago, locating at Beardstown, Ills., where he resided until his removal to this state some 8 years ago. He leaves two sons to mourn his death. He died at a ripe old age, 87, and has lived some years upon borrowed time. The funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Patrick’s church, Rev. Father Hickey officiating. His remains were buried in the Calvary cemetery here, being laid, by the side of his daughter, who died several years ago. Peace to his soul. Friday 3 February 1893

Mrs. Anna Downs, who died at the residence of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. I.M. Robbing, February 8, 1893, was born December 18, 1819 in Ohio. She came to Wayne County, Indiana when but a small child. At the age of eighteen she was married to John Downs, who died leaving her a widow with six grown children in 1876. In 1886 she came to Red Willow County, Nebr., where she has remained ever since. She became a member of the United Brethren church at the age twenty years. She leaves a son in Stark County, Illinois, and a daughter and three sons in Red Willow County, Nebr. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D.S. Morris pastor of the M.E. church on Friday morning, February 10, 1893. The remains were buried in the Indianola cemetery. Friday 17 February 1893

The angel of death visited the residence of Rev. Wintjen of this village last Friday evening, and laid his cold and clammy hands on his little boy, a child of two summers. The funeral occurred on Saturday, and little Ray is quietly sleeping in Rose Hill cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sore affliction. This makes the fourth victim of scarlet fever-Stratton Herald Friday 10 March 1893

Died-In this city on March 7th, Hazel, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Kelley. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. The parents have the sympathy of this community. A brief service was conducted by Rev. Stevenson at the family residence, the funeral being at 3 o’clock. Relatives of the family from Hastings were present. Friday 10 March 1893

The seven year old son of Russell Merrill, residing in the southern part of the city, died the latter part of last week, funeral services Sunday by Rev. Coffman. Friday 10 March 1893

Died-At her residence seven miles west of the city on last Saturday, Mrs. A.C. Hoge in the 27th year of her age. Her remains were buried in the cemetery here last Sunday, the 28th. Rev. McBride officiating. The funeral sermon will be preached by the Rev. J.W. Kimmell at the Lutheran church in this city next Sunday. Friday 2 June 1893

Indianola June 9, 12 - Gen Roper’s sons died this morning from effects of their burns yesterday. Funeral tomorrow, Saturday, at 1 o’clock a.m. Friday 9 June 1893

Hanged Himself-Wm. Rozell, a young man of some fifteen summers, hanged himself in the home of his parents, last Sunday. His parents were absent at the time, and just before their departure, he told them he was going to church, and prepared to get ready. In the middle of the afternoon his parents returned, and one of his little sisters was the first to enter the house after their arrival. Upon opening the door, she discovered her brother hanging by the neck, the rope being suspended from the roof. Neighbors were summoned and a coroner’s jury empanelled, the verdict being that deceased had met his death thro the instrumentality of his own hands, by hanging himself. Deceased was a faithful and hardworking lad, was respected by all who knew him and never showed any indications of insanity. His remains were buried in the cemetery here Tuesday, being followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Friday 9 June 1893

Death of Mrs. Will Ackerman-The many friends here of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ackerman, who were former residents of McCook, will be grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Ackerman at Havelock Saturday evening at 5:30 o’clock, after an illness of but thirty hours duration. Her departure is a misfortune, sad beyond all description, and the grief stricken husband and sorrowing parents can find no consolation in their loss. Her remains, and those of her young child, were taken to Plattsmouth Sunday, and the funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home of her parents. Rev. H. H. Burgess officiating. The deceased was reared and wedded at Plattsmouth and as an evidence of the high regard entertained for her in that community, the funeral services were more largely attended than any for several years past. Friday 23 June 1893

Carl, son of Mrs. A. Lord, one of the little boys who was badly burned with phosphorus two weeks ago, died last Friday evening, age eight years, and was buried Saturday morning. The little fellow suffered greatly from the time he was burned, and the last few days before his death, his agony was so intense he had to be kept under the influence of chloroform, until a short time before his death when all pain seemed to have gone and his last moments were those of peace. The funeral was very large, and the last of the trio of a dreadful catastrophe has been laid to rest. Friday 23 June 1893

Mrs. James H. Goodrich died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Marrette Bishop, at 7:30 o’clock Thursday morning. Funeral service from the M.E. church at 10:30 today. Friday 30 June 1893

Died-Miss Fanny Cassels, died at her home on Dennison street, in this city on Thursday, August 3, 1893, at 7:10 a.m. in the 22nd year of her age. She was born November 14, 1871, in Sumner, Ills., and moved with her mother to this city some nine years ago. A year or so ago she had a severe attack of la grippe, from which she never fully recuperated. For more than a year, up to this last spring, she was a compositor in this office; ever reliable and trustworthy, and she has been sadly missed from her accustomed place at the case. She led a noble Christian life, and there are many outside of the home circle, who shed tears over her departure. This summer she visited Denver in company with her brothers, believing the change might be beneficial, and for a time there was hope that her health would be restored. After returning home her health began falling, and her suffering only ended yesterday morning, when she awakened in another land. She was conscious to the last; the end came without suffering. Peace to her soul. The family have the sympathy of all. The funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. today, from St. Patrick’s church, Rev. Father Hickey, officiating. Friday 4 August 1893

Rogers-In this city on the 28th, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rogers. The remains were buried in the cemetery here. Friday 4 August 1893

Early Saturday morning the infant son of Wm. Miller died of cholera infantum. The services were held at the Hamburg school house, and the body interred in the cemetery there. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Friday 11 August 1893

Gone to a Better World-Mrs. G.W. Todd residing southwest of town, died at her home Saturday. Her remains were buried in the cemetery here Sunday.

Friday 25 August 1893

Elaine, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Spearman died Monday, August 21st, 1893, of cholera infantum. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the family residence. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Friday 25 Aug 1893

Obituary-Mrs. W.S. Hamilton-Death, with its unerring shaft, entered the home of W.S. Hamilton on August 21, 1893, and claimed for its mark Charlotte, the wife and mother of the household. Mrs. Hamilton was born in the state of New York, and was 46 years of age at the time of her death. She was married to W.S. Hamilton twenty-six years ago. Of this union eight children has been born to them, six of whom still survive the mother. Thirteen years ago she, with her husband, came to this county and settled on a homestead just east of where McCook now stands. The hardships and privations of a pioneer life was too much for her frail nature, and she soon yielded to disease. For eight years she had been an invalid, requiring the constant care of the husband and children. During these long years of suffering all that loving hands and sympathetic hearts could do was done to relieve her suffering. Perhaps it was this constant watching an anxiety, that more tenderly entwined the heartstrings of love around her that when death came it seemed “The Golden Cord” had been broken. The funeral services were held at her late home, three miles west of McCook, a large concourse of sympathizing friends followed the remains to Longview cemetery, where she was laid to rest, there to sweetly sleep until called forth again to join the redeemed in the beauties of a resurrected body. Friday 8 September 1893

Frederick Schultz died at Oneida, Sept. 3, 1893, of cancerous tumor, in his 69th year. He was born in Wertenburg, Germany, removed to this country when a young man, settled in Omaha in 1868. In ‘85 he took a homestead in Frontier County, where he lived until the time of his death. He had been out of health for over a year. Two weeks ago he was taken to Oneida for treatment where he died, and at his request was buried there. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Tingel. The deceased leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn their loss. Friday 8 September 1893

Roger, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Wolf, died Monday evening September 18. He had been sick for the past five weeks with diphtheria but Monday was taken with a severe attack of croup, of which he died. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the whole community in their sorrow. Friday 27 September 1893

Mrs. W.P. Elmer died suddenly Thursday evening, while eating supper, after several week’s illness. She leaves a husband and three children. Friday 6 October 1893

The infant child of Thos. Catt died Monday morning. The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. H.H. Berry officiating. The family have the sincere sympathy of the people in this hour of affliction. Friday 13 October 1893

Death of Little Hazel McMillen-Little Hazel, the light of the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. McMillen is no more, and the bereaved parents have the sympathy of all the people of this town in their sorrow. The bright little daughter died Sunday night just as the day was merging into a new one, and her spirit went to her future home to be with Him who said “Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Hazel was aged 2 years, 11 months and 16 days. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and Rev. H.S. MacAyeal of Cambridge, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. McConnell of Trenton, parents of Mrs. McMillen, came down to comfort the stricken mother and father. Friday 24 November 1893

From near Danbury comes the news of a sad tragedy. On his farm there, Sunday afternoon, big and jolly H.H. Ackerman, in a fit of desperation, blew his brains out with a gun. It was discovered Friday that two of Ackerman’s horses were victims of glanders, and that the disease had been contracted by his hired man, John Peterson, late of Greeley, Col. The horses were shot and the man died Friday night. The fear of a like death is supposed to have unsettled Ackerman’s mind, and the wretched man ended his misery by killing himself. Coroner DeMay held inquests and the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts. Considerable excitement was the result of the discoveries and trouble was experienced in securing volunteers for the funerals. The stables and the carcasses of the horses were burned up as a preventative against the spread of the disease. The family of Mr. Ackerman have the sympathy of the people in their terrible affliction. Friday 24 November 1893

Death of John Fredericks-John Fredericks, a venerable pioneer who lived six miles southwest of McCook, died Monday at the age of 73 years. He was born in Germany, and came to this country in 1850, six years later locating at Monmouth, Illinois, where he married his wife who survives him. Ten children were born to them, eight of whom still live-four boys, and four girls. The family came to Red Willow about ten years ago. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and Rev. H.H. Berry officiated. Friday 1 December 1893

Death of Baby Harris-In the makeup of the last paper the following was omitted through an error: one of the infant twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris died November 21, and was laid away to rest on the 22nd. Pastor McBride officiated at the funeral services. It was a serious blow to fall so soon after the rejoicing of the week before over the birth, and the parents have the sympathy of all in this bereavement. Friday 1 December 1893

Mrs. Josiah Moore Dead-Mrs. Josiah Moore of Box Elder, mother of Richard and Josiah, died Tuesday at the advanced age of eighty years. The funeral services were held Thursday. Friday 8 December 1893