February 16, 1901
WAUCONDA.
John Welsh was a Libertyville visitor Sunday.
J.C. Price transacted business in Chicago Wednesday.
Mrs. Otto Waelti was reported on the sick list the first of the week, but is now convalescent.
Albert Scheunemann and Benjamin Christian of Waukegan were patrons of our mill Wednesday.
Messrs. Michael Trout, Ed Wagner and Miss Luella Meyer of Fremont were guests of Miss Emma Welsh last Sunday.
Messrs. Meyer, Ernst and Purcell attended the “Rip Van Winkle” club dance at the Oakland hall last Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Wentworth and family returned home Wednesday, after spending a few days with relatives in Chicago.
Dr. and Mrs. L.E. Hughes returned to their home in Dixon Wednesday, after spending a few days with relatives and friends in our village.
The Hammond residence, one of the nicest pieces of property in our village, was sold at auction at Waukegan Tuesday to the highest cash bidder. Wm. Clough purchased the property for $1,005.
The “Rip Van Winkle” club dance at the Oakland hall Tuesday evening was attended by about forty couples. The Lakeside orchestra furnished music for the occasion and a pleasant time is reported.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Gilbert Monday morning, a little daughter. Tyler had a glorious smile on his face when peddling milk the next morning and an independent air which seemed to say: “How would you like to be the milk man now?”
Merritt Clark was given a most pleasant surprise by about fifteen of his neighbors and friends Saturday evening. Euchre, cinch and music was the order of the evening, closing at 12 o’clock with a grand oyster supper. A most pleasant time was had.
Anthony Zuelsdorf, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. A. Zuelsdorf, died last Sunday morning, age 1 year and 8 months. The funeral was held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning from St. Mary’s Catholic church at Fremont Centre, Rev. Father Rhode officiating.
About forty members of the G.A.R. and the W.R.C. called on and pleasantly surprised Mrs. Arthur Cooke last Saturday evening. It was a complete surprise and the guests, after taking possession of the house and hostess, proceeded to pass the evening at cards, caroms and various social games and amusements. A pleasant evening was enjoyed.
Another new firm has been launched in our village and is known as Stoxen & Fisher, fire insurance agents. A.G. Fisher has purchased a half interest in the insurance business from A.C. Stoxen. Both men are hustlers and well-known throughout the county and while Mr. Stoxen enjoyed a good patronage alone, with the assistance of Mr. Fisher should greatly increase it. They represent a good, reliable company, the Insurance Co. of North America. We wish the new firm success.
B.F. Martin returned home Friday of last week, having been called to New Albany, Ind., by the serious illness of his son-in-law, Harry Hogland. Mr. and Mrs. Hogland had been spending a few weeks vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Martin, and while out on a pleasant trip one evening Mr. Hogland bruised his ankle. On his way home it developed into blood poisoning and it was feared amputation would be necessary to save his life. Fortunately, his limb has been spared and he is on the way to recovery.
LAKE ZURICH.
Ediot Paddock was seen here Monday.
Felt boot and overs at cost at Kohl Bros.
Louis Seip transacted business in Chicago Saturday.
Miss Volman of Elgin is visiting at the home Charles Will.
Fred Kropp of Diamond Lake was seen on our streets Sunday.
August Dettmann transacted business in Barrington Monday.
G. Fiedeler of Wauconda transacted business in Zurich Wednesday.
John Hironomus of Wauconda had his foot cut badly cut while working on the ice at Lake Zurich. We soon hope to hear of his recovery.
Miss Emma Meyer of Hunting Sundayed with her parents at Lake Zurich.
Miss Augusta Eichman of Chicago visited her parents here Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Maude Walker has returned to Chicago, after a few days visit at the Zurich house.
Polar Ice Machine Oil will not freeze. Just the thing for windmills Sold by Lamey & Co.
Emma and Anna Peters of Chicago are visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Peters.
Miss Emma Dettmann returned home Monday after a few days visit with friends in Dundee.
Henry Schaefer resigned his position as village marshal and George Frank took oath of office Tuesday.
Miss Annie Scholz returned home Thursday, after a week’s visit with friends and relatives in Chicago.
Henry Branding transacted business in Waukegan one day last week and on his way home purchased a fine pacing horse. It’s a beauty, Henry says.
QUENTIN’S CORNERS.
Mrs. Christian Schumacher has been quite ill this winter.
Herman Schneider and family visited at Herman Junker’s Sunday.
John Pahlman of Long Grove made a business call at the Corners Tuesday.
Fred Popp, sr., made a pleasant trip to Chicago Tuesday among his old friends.
Mrs. Henry Leah has been at the Bockelman home nursing the sick children.
Mrs. Jacob Sturm was on the sick list several days, but is now able to be out again.
Get your serenading traps ready for there will be two weddings in this vicinity soon.
Henry Popp sold three load of fat porkers this week and delivered them to Lake Zurich cattle buyers.
The creamery ice house has been filled this week a good quality of ice. The crystal is about 12 inches in thickness.
Our tax collector is ready for work. Get your checks ready to meet his demand, for taxes and death are sure to come, so they say.
The pupils of our school went to Fairfield Wednesday and repaid a call to the school there. They enjoyed an old-fashioned spelling down and a good sleigh ride.
Some of our young sports have invested in a striking bag. Challenges will soon be heralded to the world and it will be wise for our back numbers to say nothing now.
The old saying that “as the days lengthen the winter begins to strengthen” has proved true this season. This is the best sleighing we have had for a number of years.
Master Wm. Bockelman has been very sick with typhoid pneumonia, but is gradually improving. His younger brother also has a touch of the malady. Dr. Kendall of Barrington is treating them.