Saunders County NEGenWeb Project
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Wolfe, Bertie
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, February 2, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Wolfe – On Tuesday night, January 21st, 1882 at 9:30 o'clock, of diphtheria, Bertie, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wolfe, aged four years 7 months and __ days.
This is a sad and sudden bereavement for the parents, and the earnest sympathy of the community is with them in their sorrow. Death robbed them of their bright, active little boy in a little while after he was taken sick. The funeral services were held at the house at 3 o'clock yesterday. Rev. Witter, presiding.
Ledvina, Joseph Albert
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, February 23, 1882
Page 3, col. 3
Ledvina – At Wahoo, Neb., on Saturday morning, Feb. 18th, 1882 Joseph Albert, son of Joseph Ledvina. Age 5 years and 9 months. The funeral services were held on Sunday last.
Broadwell, W. P.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 9, 1882
Page 3, col. 3
W. P. Broadwell
A large number of our readers will remember him whose name heads this article and they will be painfully surprised to learn of his sudden death which took place at Irving, Kansas, on Sunday last, March 5th, 1882. Only a few weeks since he was with us in the glow of health and strength. Now he is numbered with the dead. Mr. Broadwell recently sold his farm east of this town and removed with his family to Kansas, a few days since where he had rented a farm and was about to locate permanently. His death was sudden and unexpected. He leaves a wife and two children and other relatives to mourn his untimely death. To these afflicted ones THE INDEPENDENT tenders its deepest sympathy.
Smith
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 16, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
The burial of the child of Prof. C. E. Smith will take place today at 2 p.m. and the funeral services will be held at the Baptist church next Sabbath at 10:30 a.m.
Kumbera, Joseph
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 30, 1882
Page 3, col. 3
A TERRIBLE SHOCK
About two o'clock on Sunday last, a terrible shock was given this community and the town was soon allastir as the news went from mouth to mouth. A cloud came up from the south at about that time and a few sprinkles of rain began to fall. There was a sharp, piercing report and a sudden flash. People looked out and remarked that a storm was coming on. No one thought much of the sudden freak of the lightning. But—it did dreadful and cruel work. Joseph Kumbera's house on Linden Avenue, in the south part of town, was struck by the bolt. At the time of the stroke, Mr. Kumbera was hanging up a bird cage by an east window. Mrs. Kumbera was lying on a couch in the opposite side of the room. The bolt struck the chimney which was in the centre of the house and between two rooms. The south room —the sitting room—where Mr. and Mrs. Kumbera were, was literally torn to pieces, and every part of the house was filled with a dense cloud of soot. The lightning ran down the chimney and when at the base of the same, seemed to spread in every direction. A closet near the chimney was badly demolished, the carpet was spoiled; a window in the south side of the room was blown out; the plastering was knocked off in several places. But the heaviest part of the discharge seemed to have been on the east side by the window where Mr. Kumbera stood. On that side the plastering was knocked off and the siding of the house was torn off the whole length of the window. Mr. Kumbera had hung the bird cage on an iron hook above the window. It is supposed by so doing that he made a circuit for the electric fluid with his body, the bird cage and the iron hook in the wall. The electricity seems to have run over the carpet, following the grain in the floor, entering one of Mr. Kumbera's boots, perforating a small hole in the sole and shattering the upper part of the boot, running up his leg and striking his breast and the left side of his head. His breast was colored, his neck slightly bruised, and the hair on the left side of his head somewhat singed. It was a death blow. Mrs. Kumbera was not injured, but was thrown forcibly from the couch into the middle of the room, and Mr. Kumbera fell over her. Neighbors were soon at hand, Dr. Lamb was called and every effort made to revive the body, but the efforts were of no use, as the stroke probably resulted in instant death.
All day Sunday evening and Monday our people called to view the remains. At three o'clock Tuesday the funeral was held at the M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Bohemian C. S. P. S. Society. Other societies and the Wahoo Fire Company, of which he was a member, were out in uniform. Rev. W. E. Davis made a short, timely address and then the remains were taken to the cemetery east of town and deposited in their last resting place. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and then would not hold all the people who were present.
Mr. Kumbera was a young man—about 23 years of age—but had been for three years or more one of the stirring businessmen of Wahoo. On the 14th day of September last he was married to a young and beautiful lady from Chicago, with whom he had been acquainted, and brought her to his Wahoo home. The shock to her is sudden and sorrowful and she has the kindest sympathy of the entire community, in her dark hour of bereavement.
Mr. Kumbera was a highly respected citizen—everybody thought well of him—and among his own countrymen he was beloved and looked up to with highest esteem.
The following resolutions herewith appended were unanimously adopted by the Wahoo Fire Engine Company:
WHEREAS: It has pleased the Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst by the hand of death, our beloved brother Joseph Kumbera,
RESOLVED: That in this most sudden bereavement the Wahoo Fire Engine Company has lost a faithful and efficient member, and the community a valuable and respected citizen.
RESOLVED: That we hereby extend out most tender and heartfelt sympathy and condolence to the bereaved wife of our companion and friend, whose home is thus made desolate, and fond hopes and bright prospects blasted in the twinkling of an eye and at the time when they were just budding in the beauty and prime of their loveliness.
RESOLVED: That these resolutions be published in our local papers, and a copy be presented to the widow of our deceased brother.
Hills, Edith Estelle
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 30, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Hills – Of scarlet fever, on Wednesday, March 29th, 1882, at the residence of her parents in Mariposa precinct, Edith Estelle, only daughter of M. S. and H. A. Hills; aged 2 years, 1 month, and 17 days.
Mays, Andrew
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 30, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Mays – At his residence in Marble precinct, north of Ashland, on March 17, 1882, Mr. Andrew Mays, aged about 60 years.
Mr. Mays was an old and respected resident of Saunders county, and his loss as a husband, father, neighbor and citizen, will be severely felt in the community where he resided. He was a careful and prudent manager and had been prospered since his residence in this county. The editor of this paper knew Mr. Mays personally and desires to bear tribute to his upright character his spotless integrity and his great worth as a man. For the past few years we have seen his form wasting and his step tottering under the disease which culminated in his death, and we have felt that a personal friend was fading from our sight. A good man has gone and the fair name and upright Christian character he leaves behind him are worth more to his family than earthly possessions. We commend his sorrowing and afflicted relatives to his Father and his God, for the consolution they need in this day of trial.
Bullard, Mary E.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, March 30, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Bullard – At her home in Fremont, on the 16th day of March, 1882, Mrs. Mary E. Bullard, daughter of John E. Tawney of Cedar precinct, Saunders county; aged 24 years, 10 months, and 12 days.
Mrs. Bullard went from our county only a few years ago—less than three we believe—a beautiful and accomplished bride. Now, as a young mother, she sleeps in death leaving a husband, two bright eyed childred, and affectionate parents and friends to mourn her loss. The children,..alas, are too young to feel their loss and will never know a mother's love or a mother's care. She was an obedient daughter, a loving sister, and all the dar ones she leaves behind deeply feel their loss. In this time of their affliction THE INDEPENDENT tenders sincere sympathy.
Anderson, Andrew
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, April 6, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Anderson – At his residence in Wahoo, on Monday, April 3rd, 1882, of consumption, Andrew Anderson aged 47 years one month and twenty-four days.
Funeral services were held at the house of the deceased on Tuesday, April 4th . O. M. Lindh officiating.
Nye, Leafy
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, April 13, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Nye – At the residence of her parents in Wahoo on Wednesday April 12th, 1882 at 11__ p.m. of scarlet fever. Leafy Mabel only child of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Nye, aged two years and six months.
The editor of this paper has none but the kindliest feeling personally towards Ralph F. Nye and sentiments of the highest respect for his most estimable wife. In this hour of their bereavement over the loss of their only child, little Leafy Mabel, we are sure they will receive the condolence and sympathy of this entire community. Our heart goes out after them under the dark shadow of this great sorrow and while they mourn the loss of sunlight and joy of their home, we know they can find comfort in Him who said, "Of such is the Kingdom of heaven", and through their tears may they be able to look up and say "The Lord gave and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."
Flatman, Robert
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, April 20, 1882
Page 3, col. 3
The body of Robt. Flatman, drowned near Fremont on Sunday, April 9th, was found about 200 feet below where he was drowned, on Friday afternoon, April 14th. His body was covered with sand two or three feet deep and was found by means of long sharp sticks or prods.
Rolfe, Mrs. L. V.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, April 20, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Rolfe – At Clear Creek, Neb., April 12th, 1882, Mrs. L. V. Rolfe, aged 42 years.
She leaves an aged companion and five daughters and two sons to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. We will hope that our Father will turn for them the "silver lining". He has decreed this earthly life a mere court of the "house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." She has escaped from the troubles and hurts of this outer court and rests from all weariness. Our Father has given her sleep, and her awakening will need no more restoring slumber.
"Mother is dead!"
What words could e'er be written or said,
Stirring more deeply the filial breasts
Wakening memories so pure and blest,
Calling up tokens of love she has given,
Next to that of our Father in heaven.
Memory's blessings encircle her head,
While she is dead.
Swartz, F__nk
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, April 27, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Swartz – At Clear Creek, Neb., April 17th, 1882 at 2:45 a.m. of scarlet fever F__nk only child of Mr. and Mrs. A. _. Swartz, aged one year and two months.
"He will never quite leave you, this darling who passed
Though the shadows of death to the sunlight above;
A thousand sweet memories are holding him fast,
To the place that he blessed with his presents and love."
Osborn, Mary
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, April 27, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Osborn – At Clear Creek, Neb., April 1_th, 1882, at __ a.m. Mrs. Mary Osborn, aged 34 years.
"Her sun is gone down while it is _____."We record with heartfelt sorrow the death of this kind friend, pleasant companion, and loving mother. What she was in her family their grief bears witness, and what she was in herself may be known from the fact that she will be missed by all who knew her. She was strongly allied to this world by the ties of a loving husband, several bright and intelligent children, and a large circle of friends and relatives.
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Day, Frank B.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 11, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Day – At the residence of his parents in Douglas precinct on Monday evening, May 8th, 1882 of scarlet fever, Frank B. Day only child of Charles A. and Jeanette Day, aged ten years and two months.
The funeral was attended at the house on yesterday; Rev. J. L. Amlong, of this village, officiating. THE INDEPENDENT most deeply sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. Day in their great sorrow.
Scow, Oliver
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, April 27, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Scow – Oliver Scow was born June 11, 1812, in Norway, Europe, and died near Willow Creek, Saunders county, Nebraska, on Wednesday May 3, 1882.
He emigrated with his family to America in 1861, and soon became a permanent settler of the place where he died. He was a man of very temperate habits, and lived the days of three score years and ten. Believing in the word of God, he became a member of the Lutheran church in the days of his youth. About 35 years he experienced a deeper work of Diving grace in his heart, and ever after he continued to exemplify the religion of "Peace on earth and good will toward men." When death came he was ready to meet him, saying, that he would soon be relieved from the burden and sorrow of life.
The funeral services took place at his residence, conducted by Rev. P. Van Fleet. Though in the busy time of the season, yet there was a large concourse of people who followed him to his last resting place.
The race of life was nobly run
By him the crown of life is won.
And Angels with their robes of white,
Escort him to the land of light.
P. Van Fleet
Osborn, Frank
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 25, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Osborn – Of dropsy, May 15th, at the residence of his uncle in Clear Creek, Neb., Frank, little son of Jays Osborn in his eighth year.
"For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
We are tenderly bound by our love and our faith,
To this saint who is walking in paradise far,
He has passed beyond sight at this touching of death,
But he lives like ourselves in God's infinite care."
Peters, Alice
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 25, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Peters – In Marble precinct, three miles south of Clear Creek, Neb., on Friday morning, May 1_th, Alice, only child of Claus and Louise Peters, aged ten months.
"He taketh the lambs in his arms,
And carrieth them __ his bosom."
In that great cloister's stillness and seclusion
By guardian angels led,
Safe from temptation, safe from sin's pollution,
She lives, whom you call dead.
Killian, Thomas
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, May 25, 1882
Page 3, col. 5
Killian – At his residence in Bohemia precinct, on Sunday morning, May 21, 1882, at 6 o’clock, Thomas Killian, senior, aged 56 years.
Mr. Killian was born in Bohemia. He emigrated to this country in 1866. He stopped in Pittsburg, Pa., one year and fifteen years ago this spring came to this county and located on the farm where he died. He had acquired a large farm and other property and was considered in prosperous circumstances. Mr. Killian was an industrious farmer, a good neighbor and warm friend, and he was largely instrumental in inducing his countrymen to locate in Saunders county. For two or three years past his health has been poor from asthma and lung troubles, his disease finally culminating in his death as stated. He leaves a wife and nine children living to mourn his loss. To these and to all his friends THE INDEPENDENT tenders its warmest sympathy in their bereavement.
p. 3, col. 3
A Card
In behalf of all the members of the family, I desire to return my sincere thanks to all those who ministered to my father Thomas Killian Sen., during his late illness and who assisted in the last sad rites of burial to our beloved dead. These acts of kindness will ever be kindly remembered.
Thomas Killian, Jr.
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