Saunders County NEGenWeb Project
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O'Conley, John
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, October 17, 1878
Page 3, col. 3
Fatal Accident at Ashland
On Friday night last a fatal accident occurred on the B. & M. road at Ashland. Some workman who had been up the road were returning on a hand-car, from some cause ran into an engine that was standing on the bridge above the mill. One of the party, named John O'Conley, stayed on the car until just before it collided with the engine, when, thinking to save himself, he jumped from the bridge, and striking head first against a stone peer was instantly killed. The other jumped from the car before the collision and escaped without seriously injury, with the exception of one, who had two ribs broken. We have not yet learned whether blame attaches to any one, although there seems to be grounds to charges of great carelessness. The headlight of the engine, on account of the early hour, was not very brilliant and was not heeded by the men on the handcar. The deceased was a section hand and had been in the employ of the railroad company for some time.
Green, William
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, October 31, 1878
Page 3, col. 4
Ashland News
The funeral services of Mr. William Green were held at the M.E. church last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Green was 81 years old.
Smith, C. D.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, December 26, 1878
Page 3, col. 3
Sudden Death
Just as we go to press we learn that county commissioner C. D. Smith died suddenly yesterday evening of heart disease. Mr. Smith had gone to a neighbors to get a lady to do some sewing for his family and was on his return, and within a mile of home, when he complained of feeling unwell. A few minutes afterward he fell backwards out of the buggy. The lady alighted and finding that he was speechless, although still breathing, got into the buggy and drove to the nearest house for assistance. Mr. Lambertson went to the unfortunate man's relief but he had ceased to breath, he was dead. Mr. Smith was subject to disease of the heart, and had remarked recently that he would not live long unless he obtained relief.
We can only offer our sincerest condolences to his family, while in common with his numerous friends and acquaintances regret the untimely death of an active and energetic citizen and kind and generous neighbor.
Smith, C. D.
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 2, 1879
Page 3, col. 2
The funeral of C. D. Smith, county commissioner, took place from his residence on Friday afternoon of last week. His remains were buried near his residence, but will probably be removed to Brooklyn, NY as soon as suitable preparations can be made.
Middleton, Charlie
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 9, 1879
Page 3, col. 3
Died
Middleton - On Tuesday, December 31, 1878, Charlie, the youngest son of Silas and Elizabeth Middleton, aged 15 months and 7 days.
Ethell, Sarah
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 23, 1879
Page 3, col. 4
Died
Ethell - At the residence of her son, in Rock Creek precinct, on Sunday, January 19th, 1879, Mrs. Sarah Ethell, aged 83 years.
The funeral was held from the house on Monday, Jan. 20th, Rev. T. K. Tyson, of this city, preaching the sermon. Mrs. Ethell was among the oldest, if not the oldest person in Saunders county.
Van Alstyne, Willie
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 30, 1879
Page 3, col. 4
Died
Van Alstyne - At the residence of Jas. H. Wintersteen Sen., Willow Creek, Neb. on Saturday, Jan. 25th, 1879, of scarlet fever, Willie, only son of Mr & Mrs. W. L. Van Alstyne, aged 4 years.
Mrs. Van Alstyne was visiting her parents as above when the little boy was suddenly taken down with malignant scarlet fever, and after a brief illness of only twelve or fifteen hours, was called hence. We extend to the sorrowing parents our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement and commend them to the tender consolations of the Great Shepard, who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me" and He has permitted another little one to come. Their loss is His gain.
Homer, Mrs. Anna
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 30, 1879
Page 3, col. 4
Homer - In Bohemia precinct, on Wednesday, January 22d, 1879 Mrs. Anna, the beloved wife of John C. Homer.
Mr. Homer keenly feels the great affliction that has fallen upon his home in the loss of his estimable wife. It is truly made desolute and the sorrowing husband and motherless children will receive the condolences of a large number of sympathizing friends in their great bereavement.
Eddleman, Anna
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 30, 1879
Page 3, col. 4
Eddleman - In this city on Wednesday morning, January 29, 1879, of diptheria, Anna, eldest daughter of W. M. & Louisa Eddleman, aged 17 years and 9 months.
Killian, Thomas Henry
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 30, 1879
Page 3, col. 4
Killian - In this city, on Saturday, January 25th 1879, of lung fever. Thomas Henry, infant son of Thomas and Mary Killian, aged 3 months.
The many friends of Mr. & Mrs. Killian sincerely mourn with them in the affliction that has smitten their happy home and taken away their darling child. On Sunday last the funeral took place from the house, and was largely attended by the relatives and friends of the family.
Smith, Mrs. Emma
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 30, 1879
Page 3, col. 4
In Cedar precinct Thursday morning January 23d, 1879, of nervous prostration Mrs. Emma, consort of Jacob Smith, Esq., aged 38 years. Mr. Smith has lost a loving and beloved wife and the community in which she lived a valued friend. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Amlong, and were attended by a very large concourse of mourning friends and acquaintances.
Menard, Florence
The Independent
Wahoo, NE
Thursday, January 30, 1879
Page 3, col. 4
Florence Menard, daughter of David Menard of this town, was buried on Monday from his residence. We tender our sincere sympathy to the relatives of the deceased in their great affliction.
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