Newspaper Clippings for Ford County, IL

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Ford County Newspaper Clippings

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Note: The items previously listed here were removed upon request by the author of the book that the items were transcribed from. Many thanks to Pat Whorrall-Ellis for taking the time to transcribe the items and trying to help other Ford County researchers.

March 13, 1889.....Miss Tama Roberts and Aaron Bierbower and Miss Lillie Roberts and Frank Proctor were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at the residence of the bride's parents in Hunt City March 4. On the following day they departed for Ford county where they will take charge of the homes prepared for them. The Newton Press, Jasper County, IL [Contributed by Kim Torp]

Cottage Hill, March 3, 1902....Joe Umbarger and Miss Allie Umbarger and Mrs. Spell Meyer, all of Ford County, Illinois and visiting John Deneigers. Mr. Umbarger is Mrs. Deneiger's father. Putnam Record, Hennepin, IL [Contributed by Nancy Piper]

Cottage Hill, March 17, 1902....Mrs. Jane Umbarger of Ford County is spending a few days with Mrs. John Deneiger and other relatives. She was called here by the sudden death of her grandchild. Putnam Record, Hennepin, IL [Contributed by Nancy Piper]

Cottage Hill, September 9, 1902....Mrs. John Deininger departs this morning for Ford Co. IL, where she goes to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Umbarger. Putnam Record, Hennepin, IL [Contributed by Nancy Piper]

October 29, 1902....Joe Umbarger of Melvin, Illinois is visiting his daughter Mrs. John Deneiger and other relatives in Putnam County. He was called to attend the funeral of S.L. Eberly of Lostant. Putnam Record, Hennepin, IL [Contributed by Nancy Piper]

Cottage Hill, November 3, 1902....Mrs. George Forney of Melvin, Illinois spent several days with friends and relatives in this vicinity last week. She and Joe Umbarger departed for their home on Friday. Putnam Record, Hennepin, IL [Contributed by Nancy Piper]

Florid, Wednesday, January 29, 1908....Mr. Joseph Umbarger of Melvin, Ford County is visiting his sister Mrs. Mary Allen. Putnam Record, Hennepin, IL [Contributed by Nancy Piper]

Florid, June 11, 1913....Mrs. Jane Umbarger of Melvin, Ford county, visited with Mrs. Sarah Cassell the past week. Putnam Record, Hennepin, IL [Contributed by Nancy Piper]

1972..... Mrs. Fred (Bertha) Stroh injured in auto accident 12-31-1972...in fair condition at the Cole Hospital in Champaign, Il. [Contributed by Gail Hahn Hutchcraft]