April 12, 1902
Wauconda
Village election Tuesday.
Harry Riley of Libertyville called on friends in our village Sunday.
Grand anniversary ball at Oakland hall next Friday evening, April 18th.
J.C. Price, H.E. Maiman and H.T. Fuller transacted business in Chicago Tuesday.
R.C. Kent of Chicago was a pleasant caller in our village a few days last week.
Peter Nimsgearn spend a few day with friends and relatives in Chicago last week.
C.L. Pratt returned to his home in Chicago Monday, after spending a few days in our village.
Miss Jennie Brooks, who has been seriously ill for the past week, is reported on the gain.
Reuben Plagge of Barrington and Miss Blanche Schirding of Palatine were pleasant callers in
our village Sunday.
The Wauconda Junior ball team has reorganized for the coming season, electing Ode Potter as captain and Elmer Duers corresponding secretary. They expect to have a complete outfit this season and a better and stronger team than ever. They challenge any team not averaging over 18 years old. Address J.E. Duers, Wauconda.
The school entertainment given by the scholars of the 10th and 11th grades and the flag drill by the primary class at Oakland hall last Friday evening was exceptionally good and all deserve due credit in the able manner in which they took their respective parts. The play was entitled “The Danger Signal” and the cast of characters were:
Chas. Norman… Harry Hill
Enfield, alias Williamson… C. Martin
Chester Norman… Homer Sensor
Dr. Valerian… Leo Maiman
Peret Bullock… Earl Daily
Pat Maloney… Clyde Martin
Persimmon… Elmer Duers
Stella Enfield… Ruby Cooke
Mother Foresight… May Daily
Miss Angie… Myrtle Murray
Norah… Agnes Daily
The marriage of Miss Mary Courtney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Courtney, to Frederick William Mertens of Montana, was celebrated at the Transfiguration Catholic church in our village Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. Father O’Neil officiating. The reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents about two miles south of our village. Mrs. J.E. McAndrews of McHenry, sister of the bride, and Miss Murphy of Chicago, acted as bridesmaids and Frank and Jerome Courtney, brothers of the bride acted as groomsmen. After the ceremony the bridal party and a large number of guests went to the home of the bride’s parents, where an elaborate dinner was served. The great number of useful and costly presents which they received was a manifestation of the regard in which each is held. They will spend a week with friends and relatives in Chicago, after which they will continue their wedding tour through the Western states and after September 1 will be at home at Kalispal, Montana.
Quentin’s Corner
Our creamery paid an average dividend of $1.22 per cwt. for milk.
John Lanfenburger’s family of Barrington made a visit with D. Sturm Sunday.
Born, to Aug. Grener and wife, a young son, March 28th. Mother and child well.
The Creamery Co. will put up a brick chimney to take place of the old smoke stack.
Our school now has more scholars at present than has been enrolled for a number of years.
Fred Eichler killed five wild geese on the wing Sunday in two shots. Who can beat it?
Chas. Meyer and Son, who contemplated moving west, have changed their minds and will settle somewhere in Illinois.
Jacob Sturm, jr., has purchased 80 acres of land of John F. Gainer. He paid 77$ per acre. This makes the second sale here in a few months.
Miss Martha Weikart returned Monday from the hospital at Chicago. She has completely recovered.
Chas Sturm, the stock buyer of Prairie View, was here Tuesday evening, calling on his parents.
W.A. Putnam of Palatine and Mr. Wheeler, of the Standard Oil Co., were callers at the Corners recently, talking oil.
Mathias Popp died April 2, after an illness of 18 months, although confined to his bed but three weeks. He was born in Germany January 12, 1838, and came to America in 1854. He was married in 1858 and lived at Des Plaines for seven years, after which he located on a farm near Quentin’s Corners, where he has since resided. He leaves one son and three daughters and a host of friends to mourn his departure. The funeral services and interment took place at Long Grove on Saturday.
Langenheim
Mark L. Riley of Chicago spent Sunday with E.W. Riley.
Lewis Muska had his two fingers mashed at the foundry Sunday.
E.W. Riley and John Kalal made a business trip to Chicago Friday.
Miss Mildred Kelsey spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Cary.
Mrs. F. Miller of Chicago spend a few days last week with her brother, D. Kelsey.
Mrs. Annie Crouse returned from Chicago Monday, accompanied by Mrs. Ringmeyer.
Misses Polly and Emma Clinge and Wm. McGraw were guests of Edward Horn Sunday.
Mrs. Charlotte McGraw of Lake Zurich spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. E.W. Riley.
Miss Elsie Krouse returned from Chicago Monday, where she has been visiting the past few week.
Mrs. Robt. Hudson and children, with her brother, returned to Canada Saturday, where she will make her future home.
A pleasant surprise party was tendered Miss Edith Hager Wednesday evening. A most enjoyable time was reported by all.
Carpentersville
Miss Emma Swick has returned from Chicago.
Mrs. Bessie G. Kellogg is dress-making at Mrs. E.C. Masters.
Mrs. Silas Green of Nunda was the guest of Mrs. J. Tolostad Tuesday.
Mrs. Amelia Dohlburn united with the Congregational church Sunday.
Mrs. Wm. Carter of Algonquin and daughter, Miss Minnie, were recent visitors.
H.G. Sawyer and wife were entertained at Mrs. Smith’s, Elgin, at tea Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Oatman and Jessie Oatman have returned from California and Florida.
There was a union service at the Baptist church Sunday evening of Congregational, Methodist and Baptist congregations.
The annual meeting of the Mission Circle of the Baptist church, Dundee, was held at the home of Mrs. J. Bumstead Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. I.N. Adrian and Mrs. May Torrey of Huntley were visitors last week.
Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Sawyer attended the wedding of Mr. Olds and Miss Genevieve Davis at Elgin Thursday of last week.
L. Kerner moved his family and household effects to Barrington Saturday, where he has secured employment at the foundry.