Saunders County NEGenWeb Project
Transcriber's note: In places, the text from the newspaper is not readable on the microfilm. Linda has designated these areas with either a ? or __________.
Gray, S. W.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 20, 1881
Page 3, col. 5
Gray – In Chautauqua county, Kansas, Jan. 2, 1881 of dyspepsia, Mr. S. W. Gray aged 51 years, four months and 17 days. He was the oldest and only living son of Dr. R. Gray of this place. He leaves a large family to mourn his loss.
Glassburn, M____
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, February 10, 1881
Page 3, col. 2
Glassburn – At his residence near Valparaiso, Neb., on Feb. 6, 1881, Mr. M_____ Glassburn.
Boyer
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, February 10, 1881
Page 3, col. 2
Boyer - In Wahoo, Neb., at 12 o'clock Saturday night, Feb. 5, 1881, Charlie, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boyer, aged 10 months.
Long, Eddie
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, February 10, 1881
Page 3, col. 2
Long – Eddie, son of A. T. and Selina Long, February 3d. 1881, of pneumonia, aged ten months and 12 days at Wahoo, Neb.
Sweet bud of promise like pure petals close
Softly as wings of bird upon her nest
Those loving eyes, and lips fair as a rose,
Hid in rare nook where charms of deep repose,
Doth consecrate a shrine by nature blest.
The image of thy face will e'er abide
In memory's glass to wear no earthly stain.
Still thou wilt fondly linger by our side,
To us invisible—yet there to guide,
They influence shall bless our lives again.
The Sabbath eve, we seem to hear thy knell,
A solemn hush else wraps the balmy air;
For angel fingers touch that passing hell,
And voices whisper, God's ____ will is ____,
Your bud will ____ above a blossom rare.
Davis, Carrie
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, February 24, 1881
Page 3, col. 7
Death of Miss Carrie Davis
The sad intelligence reached her relatives in this city yesterday afternoon of the death of Miss Carrie Davis, niece of Mr. Oscar F. Davis and well known in Omaha society. She died at Lake Forest, Illinois, where she was temporarily visiting. Early in the day yesterday a telegram to Mr. Davis announced her serious illness, and that gentleman and his wife were preparing to start immediately to her bedside when a subsequent dispatch advised them of the fatal termination of her sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Davis took the evening train for Illinois and are now on their mournful journey to render the last sorrowful tribute of affection to one whom they loved and cherished as a daughter. To the many friends of Miss Davis in this city, the announcement of her death will ball with crushing sadness. Her bright vivacity and charming ways had made her a universal favorite, and when she left home a short time since for a brief visit to her relatives, good wishes and congratulations went with her from every side. Death under any circumstances is robed in terror, but when its icy touch is laid on beautiful young girlhood chilling all the blossoms of youth and beauty, it comes with redoubled force. We look for it in age, but not when life is rich in radiant promises, and heart and mind are brilliant in hopes of a happy future. When in the heart youth beats high, and life grows lovelier form its surroundings, there is a gastly spectre in the thought that it is like the flower, which springs up, blooms, and withers within the hour. Yet, such has been the fate of one endeared to a wide circle of sympathizing friends by every graceful tie which charms in womanhood. – Omaha Herald.
The above announcement of the sudden death of Miss Carrie Davis, niece of Mr. Oscar F. Davis of Omaha and Mr. J. B. Davis of this city, comes to us in the absence of the later and his wife from town. The news will fall with sad force upon the family, who have loved this young lady with tenderest affection.
Monson, Otto Ray
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, February 24, 1881
Page 3, col. 3
Another Darling Gone
Otto Ray, infant son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Monson, died Wednesday, 10 p.m., Feb. 9th 1881, of pneumonia, aged seven months and six days.
Sympathizing friends in this great hour of affliction did all they could to comfort the grief stricken parents. The remains were taken to Clear Creek, Mrs. Monson's home, for burial. – Omaha Record.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Monson in this county, where they formerly resided, will deeply sympathize with them in their great affliction.
Devendoff, E___ M.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 10, 1881
Page 3, col. 2
Devendoff – At the residence of H. L. Stowitts, Esq. Marietta. For E___ M. daughter of J. C. and F. M.
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O'Kane, Brantley
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 24, 1881
Page 3, col. 2
O'Kane – At Wahoo, Neb., on the evening of March 21st. 1881, at seven o'clock p.m., Brantley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron O'Kane. Age about 10 months. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon.
Rone, Henry
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 24, 1881
Page 3, col. 4
Master Henry Rone, brother-in-law of Mr. David Jones and Claus Jensen, departed this life, in Fremont, on the 9th inst. His remains were brought to the Colon cemetery, by way of North Bend, for burial. Henry suffered intensely until the icy hand of death released him and his spirit took its flight. He leaves many dear friends who deeply mourn their loss.
Johnson, Mrs. Henrietta Bell
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, April 14, 1881
Page 3, col. 4
Johnson – At Clarinda, Iowa, of heart disease, on the morning of April 11th, 1881, at seven o'clock a.m. Mrs. Henrietta Bell Johnson Aged 61 years.
The news came by telegram the first of the week of the above sad death of Mrs. Johnson, mother of C. S. and H. M. Johnson and Mrs. W. Crane of this place, and who will be remembered by many of our citizens as having visited Wahoo last winter. The lady had been failing for some time and about two weeks ago a telegram came announcing to her sons and daughter at this place that she was not expected to live. They went to her immediately and were with her several days when she became better and they returned home. But they had only been home a few days when the news came of a sudden change of the fatal disease, from which she did not rally.
Mrs. Johnson had lived in Clarinda, Iowa, since '68, having moved there from Jones county, Iowa. She leaves many friends, besides a husband and large family to mourn her loss.
Munford, Hiram
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 5, 1881
Page 3, col. 7
Mr. Munford well known in this town died on the morning of Wednesday, May 4th, after a lingering and painful illness. His obituary notice by Rev. T. K. Tyson, will appear next week.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 12, 1881
Page 2, col. 6
Munford – At Wahoo, Neb., May 4th, 1881, of Bright's disease, Mr. Hiram Munford, age 61 years and 5 months.
The deceased was a native of Green county, Pennsylvania, but most of his life was spent in Ohio and Indiana. Some years ago he came to Sharpy county, this state, where he lived until 1877, when he removed to Wahoo. During his entire residence in this county Mr. Munford was a great sufferer from the disease which finally ended his life. Having professed a hope in Christ, he was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church of Wahoo, January 1880. The ordinance was administered in his own home by Rev. J. H. White, assisted by the writer, he being unable to be taken to the water. His intense suffering was borne with unusual patience, and his faith in the world's Redeemer grew stronger and stronger to the end. Death was to him a welcome messenger as a release from sufferings of this world and an entrance into the "rest that remaineth for the people of God."
The faithful wife of his youth and two grown sons, John and Hiram, survive him and have the sympathy of the entire community.
O'Conner, Mr.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 5, 1881
Page 3, col. 7
Mr. O'Conner, father of Hugh and J. J. O'Conner, died at his residence near Sand Creek on May 4th. He was widely respected and leaves a large number of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.
McClung, Jas. M.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 5, 1881
Page 3, col. 7
Our old friend and subscriber Jas. M. McClung, of Sand Creek, died on May 2d, 1881, aged 53 years. He was father in law to Hon. J. P. Scott, and during his brief residence in this county made many friends who will deeply regret his loss and who sympathize with his relatives in their bereavement.
Posansky, Henry
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 12, 1881
Page 2, col. 6
Posansky – In Mariposa precinct, Saunders county, Neb., on the morning of Monday, May 9th, 1881, Mr. Henry Posansky, son of Barnard and Mary Posansky. Aged 25 years.
Robb, J. W.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 12, 1881
Page 3, col. 4
Shot Dead
Astoria, Oregon, April 25 – J. W. Robb, a prominent lawyer, was shot dead in his office today. The murderer is believed to be J. G. Robeson, with whom Robb had some legal difficulty recently. The coroner's jury charged him with the murder – Chicago Times.
Mr. Robb was a son-in-law of Mrs. J. Darrah of this city and this great crime of Robeson's makes sad hearts ever so many hundred miles away from the scene of the murder.
Worley, George
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 19, 1881
Page 3, col. 5
On May 14th 1881, at the residence of his parents in Valpariso, Nebraska, Mr. George Worley, aged 30 years and ten months.
Ellis, John
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, June 16, 1881
Page 3, col. 6
Ellis – At his home in Cedar precinct, on Friday, May 27th 1881, of consumption, John Ellis aged 28 years.
Deceased came from Wisconsin to Nebraska about nine years ago, since which time he has lived among us, beloved and respected by all. His was an upright life and a Christian death. He leaves a wife and two children, with a host of warm friends, to mourn his early death.
Rockwell, Mrs. A. B.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, June 16, 1881
Page 3, col. 6
Rockwell – In Clear Creek, Neb., of quick consumption, on Monday, June 1_th, Mrs. A. B. Rockwell, in her 25th year. "So He giveth His beloved sleep."
Our Father knew her longings for home and its sweet repose.
Like a weary and worn out child, that is ____ for daylight's close;
So He called her in from her labors, er shadows around ___ creep.
"And folded in fair green pastures, He giveth
His loved one sleep."
Clegg, Isaac
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, July 7, 1881
Page 3, col. 6
Clegg – At his home on Marietta precinct at 7:30 o'clock on Wednesday, July 6th, 1881, of paralysis of the brain, Mr. Isaac Clegg aged 64 years.
Mr. Clegg moved from Omana to Saunders county about 3 years ago, where he has since lived. He dies leaving five daughters, Mrs. Ira Mowers, Mrs. Tilden, Mrs. Huntoon and Miss Laura Clegg, ___ other daughter Mrs. W. D. McCook, is deceased, two sons, one at home and one in Omaha. He leaves also his aged wife. He was a highly respected citizen in the community, and a life-long member of the Presbyterian church. THE INDEPENDENT extends sympathy in the hour of deep affliction. The funeral takes place at the house at 5 o'clock this Thursday afternoon.
Posansky, Mrs. Mary
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, July 14, 1881
Page 3, col. 6
Posansky – At her home in Mariposa precinct on Thursday, July 7th, 1881, Mrs. Mary Posansky aged 37 years.
Deceased leaves four children to mourn her loss.
Rolfe, Eddie
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, July 28, 1881
Page 3, col. 5
Rolfe – At Clear Creek, Neb., July 22, 1881, Eddie youngest child of W. S. and L. V. Rolfe, aged 2 years and 3 months.
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