February 24, 1900
WAUCONDA.
F.L. Carr was a Ringwood visitor the first of the week.
Lent begins next Wednesday, February 28 and Easter falls on the 15th of April.
Mrs. J. Spencer was called to Avondale Sunday by the illness of her daughter, Miss May Spencer.
We understand that Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Gilbert will become residents of our village in the near future.
Miss Orfa Darrell has returned home after an extended visit with relatives at Ringwood and vicinity.
Mrs. James Neville went to Nunda Monday, where she will spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. Perry Johnson.
Mrs. J.D. McCabe returned home Monday, after a six weeks’ visit with friends and relatives at Chicago and Waukegan.
Miss Mabel Resseguie returned to her home in Chicago Saturday, after a two weeks’ visit with her cousin, Miss Della Hammond.
Car Ericksen is not a preacher. However, he is a mender of soles, as well as anything else, in either leather or rubber goods and all work is guaranteed. Carl is a man who attends strictly to his business and can always be found at his shop above the post office.
The Royal Neighbor’s dime social on Tuesday evening was one of the events of the season and proved a grand success financially, as well as socially. A short program, consisting of readings recitations and singing, which was immediately followed by refreshments, and nobody failed to appease their appetite. The balance of the evening was spent in various social games and a most pleasant evening is reported by all.
An immense crowd and a jolly good time was the report of the dime social held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bacon Saturday evening. The entertainment consisted of a short program of songs and speeches. Followed by social games and old-time chats, concluding with refreshments. Mr. Dutton was on hand and helped to make the evening one of pleasure and enjoyment. The net receipts amounted to $14.27, which were presented to Mr. Dutton as a token of the esteem he is held in by all and in appreciation for the services he has rendered.
Charles Vandy of Ricefield, Iowa, formerly a resident of our community and remembered by many of our citizens, passed away at the home of T. Monaghan last Thursday morning, at the age of 33 years, succumbing to consumption. Last November he went to Arizona for his health, but upon his arrival was advised to return as he was informed the change would hasten his death. He returned to the home of Mr. Monaghan, where he remained util death called him away. The funeral was held from the Catholic church, Rev. Father O’Neil officiating, after which the remains were interred in Catholic cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife and child to mourn his loss, and to them we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
A royal surprise party was tendered J.B. Turnbull Monday evening, it being the event of his 51st birthday. When the guests assembled Mr. Turnbull was not at home, having left the house shortly after supper on business and about 8:30 oclock Leslie summoned his father, telling him a person desired to see him at home. He hurried homeward and upon entering the house was dumb-founded and, instead of one person, an assemblage greeted him. It did not take him long to grasp the situation, however, and was soon in the midst of the fun. Crockinole, carem, “The Preacher of the Parish Lost His Consideration Cap,” intermingled with singing and refreshments, was the order of the evening and nobody failed to have a good time.
DEATH OF STEBBENS FORD.
The death of Stebbens A. Ford, one of the oldest residents of Lake county, occurred Tuesday morning, February 13, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Erksine Oaks of Chicago.
Death was due to a general breaking down in health as a result of his advanced age, the deceased having passed his 80th year, and had been rapidly failing for the past few months.
Mr. Ford was born in Cambridge, Vt., March 18, 1819 and was the second in a family of nine children, of whom three are now deceased. He spent his early life in the state of his nativity and at the age of 18 accompanied his parents on their westward emmigration to Illinois. Traveling by way of the Erir canal and Great Lakes, after three weeks they reached Chicago, but were not favorably impressed with the Garden City. They found it to be a mere village on a low, wet prairie. Mr. Ford shared in the usual hardships and trails of pioneer life. His father had purchased a claim of 160 acres in Lake county and he aided in opening up a new farm, which all who have performed such work, know is no easy task. Later he began work for himself as an agriculturist. The foundation upon which he built his success was composed of perseverance, good business ability and a determination to succeed.
It was only by a determined will and ceaseless energy that he overcame the obstacles in his path. In 1875 he removed from Ela township to Wauconda, where he resided since, except the past two years, which he had spent with his daughter, Mrs. E. Oaks, in Chicago.
He was united in marriage to Miss Jerusha Hill at Wauconda April 30, 1857, who survives him. To the union seven children were born - Maurice, who is a resident of our village; William, of Chicago; Mary, the wife of L.E. Oaks; Nellie, wife of E. oaks; and three died in infancy.
The funeral was held from the Baptist church Thursday of last week at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Dutton officiating, after which the remains were interred in the Wauconda cemetery, under the directions of the Masonic order of our village, of which he was a member.
LAKE ZURICH.
Herman Maiman of Wauconda was in town Tuesday.
Wm. Monaghan and E.W. Brooks of Wauconda were in town Monday.
Henry Seip went to Chicago Wednesday of last week to purchase spring goods.
The next dance will be given in Ficke’s hall about the middle of next month.
Mrs. J.C. Meyer visited with her sister, Mrs. Zimmer, at Long Grove Sunday.
The sleighing is good and many of our people are taking advantage of it while it lasts.
The small ice houses have been filled and everyone is waiting for a prosperous summer.
Frank Roney of Wauconda and Courtney Bros. of Fox river shipped live stock to Chicago this week.
Those who attended the school entertainment at Honey Lake last Monday evening report a good time.
The addition to the Consumers’ Ice company’s house is nearing completion and the company is running ice into both rooms. Bruce’s house is nearly filled.
CARY WHISPERINGS.
Marian Weaver is visiting at Algonquin.
John Westphal of Chicago spent Sunday here.
Miss Ethel Thomas of Elgin spent Sunday at home.
Miss Pearl Weaver was a Chicago visitor Wednesday.
George Hansen was in Woodstock on business Monday.
Mr. Kingsley of Barrington spent Monday at Wm. Crabtree’s.
Miss Anna Messenger of Hazel Dell spent Sunday with Cary friends.
Miss Dora Dodd of Algonquin is visiting her sister, Mrs. M.B. Weaver.
Miss Ida Washer spent the latter part of last week with relatives at Algonquin.
Will Lindsey has moved into the Lumm house, recently vacated by Will Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Munshaw of Elgin spent the latter part of last week at G.F. Frary’s.
There will be no services in the M.E. church during the next two weeks on account of small pox. The church is the next building to the quarantined house.
The musicale that was to be given at Miss Tena Arps’ Friday night has been postponed.
Mrs. Alfred Turner had the lucky number which drew the center piece that Miss Angye Sweet raffled.
Arthur Weaver, who has been visiting a couple weeks here, returned to his work in Chicago Monday.
- Crabtree is building a neat office in once corner of M.B. Weaver’s meat market for Mr. Weaver’s use.
Two stone masons have been repairing the abatement of the Fox river railroad bridge the past week.
The lady evangelist, who has been conducting meetings at the Free Methodist church, closed her meetings Tuesday evening.
Mrs. John Hubert is very sick with smallpox. It was not until Monday that it was found to be that dreaded disease and a good many have been exposed. Strict precaution is being taken to prevent the disease from spreading.